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Mungo Enterprises v0 spectral processing
Reversing the typical analysis/synthesis order to show off some alternative uses of fine band vocoding.
Novation updates the vocoder on the UltraNova
Novation has overhauled the vocoder on its flagship UltraNova hardware synthesizer. The free firmware update comes with 17 vocoder patches which are new to UltraNova, and is available, free of charge, to all UltraNova owners.
The UltraNova vocoder is a 12 band vocoder that can be fed by the included gooseneck microphone or other instruments via stereo line inputs. The overhauled vocoder algorithm improves the sound and performance of UltraNova's vocoder.
Other updated features include:
- Separation and spread controls for moving the bands
- Formant freeze
- Adjustable band resonance and decay time
- Vocoder runs at full bandwidth
Pricing and availability. The update for the UltraNova is available now, and free to all UltraNova owners, who can download the latest installer, which includes the firmware update, at this link. Additional free artist and sound-designer soundpacks – including banks from the original Supernova and Supernova II synths – available to download at this link.
UltraNova is a 'Nova' series analogue-modelling synthesizer with a powerful effects processor. It is a single-part synth taking the Supernova II synth engine, and "packing it" with the latest technology. The UltraNova now has features which include wavetable synthesis, more powerful filters, a software editor and a "revolutionary" new touch-sense performance mode.
Intro to iVoxel: A vocoder for iOS
In this video Ryan Hemeon demos and do a quick walkthrough of the iOS vocoder iVoxel.
"This is the best vocoder I have ever used, which may not be saying very much because I haven't used very many but I really like this app. In the video I show a lot of the options and what they do as well as showing how to make your own "voxel". There is A LOT more to the app then I could show you in 15mins but I hope this gives you some insight. "
For more info please visit www.iosmars.com
Voice Bot – new real time channel vocoder for iPad
Voice Bot is a real time channel vocoder for the iPad. Using the microphone, your voice modulates the synth resulting in a robot like singing voice.
The synth engine, also known as the carrier, comes with the oscillator shapes saw, square, pulse and noise and a pitch lfo. For the modulation part of the engine there is amplification settings for 8 frequency bands, frame smudge and sample rate, delay and flanger. There is also a minimalistic sampler, support for MIDI and Audiobus.
- microphone input.
- oscillator (saw, square, pulse and noise).
- 8 band amplification.
- frame smudge.
- sample rate.
- pitch lfo.
- delay.
- flanger.
- self adapting input gain.
- output gain.
- core midi (usb/wifi).
- Audiobus (output, effect and input).
Introducing the new Vocalizer Pro from SONiVOX
Sonivox has announced that their Vocalizer Pro, a Vocoder musical instrument:
Vocalizer Pro allows the creation of simple or intricate vocal harmonies that can extend far beyond the natural limitations of the voice. One preset has the ability of producing thousands of different results—depending on the audio source. The original Vocalizer is known for its ability to process any type of vocal, percussive or melodic audio track; Vocalizer Pro expands on these capabilities. Using SONiVOX?s Polaris spectral synthesis engine, Vocalizer Pro can transform any audio input "into a synthesizer," for "deep and complex" musical results.
"We created Vocalizer Pro to provide a truly unique experience. These snapshot pads give you endless ways to be expressive and creative," says Jason Jordan, Head of Soundware at SONiVOX. "For each pad, every automatable parameter can be set to a different setting. It's almost as if every pad is a completely different patch, allowing the performer to instantly switch between parameter settings. People are really going to have a lot fun with Vocalizer Pro."
Sonivox Vocalizer Pro supports AU, VST, or RTAS formats, and is compatible with 32- or 64-bit Mac or Windows systems. The MSRP is $199.99 (USD).
Time machine: Oberheim OB-X + Roland VP-330
Vintage synthesizer demo track by RetroSound
"Lost City"
synthesizer sounds: Oberheim OB-X Analog Synthesizer (1979)
analog strings and human voice choir: Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus (1979)
recording: multi-track without midi
fx: a little bit delay and reverb
the long version:
Filterbank study
Processing the modular (Echophon Clock output) through a Max patch, then processing the Max patch through the modular (Z-DSP (Stereo Ping Pong delay program)), all controlled with a Korg nanoKontrol.
The Max patch is a bank of "reson~" objects, divided into values taken from the Buchla 296e, Serge Resonant EQ, Moog 914a, ADDAC VC Fixed Filterbank, Moog/Bode Vocoder and EMS 3000 Vocoder units, with both manual and automated control over each band's amplitude (displayed as sliders).
The patch is mono in/stereo out, with each band alternating between the left and right outputs.
Get your on robot voice with Robovox
RoboVox – Transform your voice!
Transform your voice with RoboVox and have your voice sound scary or funny, musical, evil or like a robot! RoboVox is a voice recorder and voice changing app using vocoder technology. Choose among 24 different voice styles and jam with the pitch and modulation settings by sliding your finger across the X-Y control field. Modify your voice live with your headphones on, record your voice and play it back transformed or use the parrot mode that repeats your altered voice automatically.
Save your recording, send it via email or share it directly on Facebook* or SoundCloud. Get it now and alienate your voice!
RoboVox Features:
– 24 voice models such as Pitch Shift (Chipmunk, Helium voice), Discobot, Badman, Exorcist, Bionic, Croack, Singing Robot, Dark, HAL, Stephen, Prophet
– X-Y control field for modifying pitch and modulation
– 3 different modes: real-time, parrot and recording
– Real-time mode (with headphones)
– Voice recording
– Share your results directly on Facebook* or SoundCloud
– Email your creations as WAV files
– Play RoboVox by connecting a MIDI keyboard
– Vocoder with real-time FFT spectral analysis
* Please note that your messages on Facebook are hosted publicly on soundcloud.com. Please note also that your direct Facebook uploads might be deleted after a certain time."
Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus – "Vocode Me"
One of the coolest instruments out there. The vocoder shapes its envelope and filters by any sound source fed into it, your voice or even a drum loop can be used which is then applied to another sound source, typically a synth pad. This creates a very unique and famous robot-like sound.
Aside from the 10-band vocoder, the VP-330 added a string synth section, choir and a human-voice sound, both of which are quite excellent themselves. Its 3 sound sections offer a few different presets that can be slightly edited with de-tuning and vibrato. The VP-330 is one of the best Vocoder synths ever and although there are many other types of Vocoders, none sound as good as this!
Vintage keyboard demo track by RetroSound
"Vocode Me"
vocoder, human voice sounds & analog strings: Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus Mk 2 from the year 1979
digital drums: Yamaha DD-50
recording: multi-track without midi
fx: a little bit delay and reverb
more info: http://www.retrosound.de
Texas Instruments: Speak & Music on LSD
Running a Texas Instruments "Speak & Music" keyboard through a Chamber of Sounds LSD (Light Sensitive Delay). Get your LSD on, only at chamberofsounds.com


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View from AboveShamit Patel @ MSFThttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/shamit/atom.aspxTelligent Evolution Platform Developer Build (Build: 5.6.50428.7875)2005-01-25T20:29:00ZWelcome Shan!http://blogs.msdn.com/b/shamit/archive/2007/02/21/welcome-shan.aspx2007-02-22T09:23:00Z2007-02-22T09:23:00Z
Shanmugam has been writing some very useful stuff over out here. Go ahead and check it out, I will be definitely be adding it to my RSS feeds.

 Maybe now I will be more regular in doing posts :)

shamithttp://blogs.msdn.com/shamit/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxNew college recruiter for University of Maryland, Baltimore Countyhttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/shamit/archive/2006/07/12/663893.aspx2006-07-13T03:05:00Z2006-07-13T03:05:00Z
Carey Morgan has been a great college recruiter for UMBC (University of Maryland, Baltimore County). With new fiscal year, he is taking on new goals. On behalf of UMBC alumni, we wish him all the best!

We now have Meaghan Angelo taking up role of college recruiting for UMBC (she also handles University of Maryland, College Park).

We wish her the best and hope we all have happy recruiting this year too!

Btw - you should check out http://www.microsoft.com/college/yourschool.aspx . If you want to hear more contact your college recruiter or me.

cya

shamithttp://blogs.msdn.com/shamit/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxDisgusting - Bomb blasts at Bombayhttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/shamit/archive/2006/07/11/662400.aspx2006-07-11T18:50:00Z2006-07-11T18:50:00Z
 One word - Cowardly

There were simultaneous bomb blasts at seven places in bombay trains during rush hour traffic.

My thoughts are with those affected.

Rediff at http://ia.rediff.com/news/2006/jul/11train.htm?q=tp&file=.htm

BBC at http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5169332.stm

CNN at http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/07/11/mumbai.blasts/index.html

shamithttp://blogs.msdn.com/shamit/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxWhere is Telnet in Vista/Longhorn beta builds?http://blogs.msdn.com/b/shamit/archive/2006/07/07/659513.aspx2006-07-08T02:21:00Z2006-07-08T02:21:00Z
Telnet is now made an optional component in Vista and Longhorn Servers. This means if you type telnet in command shell, you will be out of luck.

Why have we done it so?

As time has passed, fewer users use telnet. Thus, to decrease the foot print as well as the attack surface, we decided to make it an optional component.

Great, now how do I get telnet client/server working again?

Vista -

Use software explorer or Click Start, Control Panel, Programs, and then Turn Windows Features on or off. In the list, scroll down and select Telnet Client. Click OK to start the installation.

Longhorn -

Use RMT to install

If you want to use command line options - please use the following commands -

Command line to install telnet server:

start /w pkgmgr /iu:"TelnetServer"

Command line to install telnet server:

start /w pkgmgr /iu:"TelnetClient"

So have a try and let me know!

shamithttp://blogs.msdn.com/shamit/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxHelp - Install problems with SDK and SUA on Vista/Longhorn!http://blogs.msdn.com/b/shamit/archive/2006/07/06/658523.aspx2006-07-07T05:14:00Z2006-07-07T05:14:00Z
Few folks have been trying to install utilities and SDK from web on SUA running on Vista/LH.

They get the following error -

"Setup failed to create the symlink etc\hosts."

This happens normally when you attempt to install SUA SDK on post Beta2 (5384) Vista/LH builds.

Solution -

Be logged in as an administrator. You need to run setup.exe and not setup.msi, and allow the program to run (a UAC prompt comes for unidentified program).

Another option is to right click and run setup.exe as administrator.

shamithttp://blogs.msdn.com/shamit/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxWeb download for Utilities and SDK for Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications in Vista/Longhorn Beta 2 available!http://blogs.msdn.com/b/shamit/archive/2006/07/04/656496.aspx2006-07-05T06:03:00Z2006-07-05T06:03:00Z
We have Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications (SUA) component available in Vista Ultimate and Enterprise SKUs.

What does this component do?

SUA provides the basic infrastructure to run UNIX-based applications and scripts on Windows Vista (Ultimate and Enterprise) and Longhorn Server

How does this component do that?

It is a native subsystem residing on top of the kernel just like the win32 subsystem

To do all the cool things, we need you to download from web which supplements SUA and brings you all the goodness. We have had web download available here. Please note that it works *only* for Beta 2 (build 5384) bits only.

Please try it and drop me a line on how your experience was!

Thanks,

shamithttp://blogs.msdn.com/shamit/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxWeb download for Identity Management for UNIX - Longhorn Server Beta 2http://blogs.msdn.com/b/shamit/archive/2006/07/04/656493.aspx2006-07-05T05:50:00Z2006-07-05T05:50:00Z
Identity Management for UNIX component is available with Longhorn Server Beta 2 (5384) build.

This component has two subcomponents -

Password Synchronization

Server for NIS

We have a web download which contains Single Signon Daemon (SSOD) which can be installed on Linux and UNIX variants like AIX, Solaris, and HP-UX.

This web download is now available at this location. Please try it out and let me know the feedback. We are very excited to hear about them!

shamithttp://blogs.msdn.com/shamit/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxWelcome again!http://blogs.msdn.com/b/shamit/archive/2006/07/04/656473.aspx2006-07-05T05:20:00Z2006-07-05T05:20:00Z
Hello everyone!

 First of all, I would like to update you with what I have been doing (in other words, what you have been missing)

 I transitioned the teams, and am working for UNIX Interop team (in Windows Server) for quite some time now. I also had an opportunity to take up Program Manager role.

We own three components -

Telnet (Yeah, one of the oldest mechanisms to login)

Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications

Identity Management for UNIX

 Primarily my work deals with -

Release Management - Ensuring our components are in the server/client as case might be.

Customer relations - This involves taking part in conferences, handling TAP customers, Beta chats etc

Feature work - As time allows, I might take up some stuff like threat modeling, etc. Hopefully, as vista gets shipped I will get more opportunity to work on specing.

In my other posts I will attempt to cover different components, their workings, FAQs, as well as anything that catches my attention.

So long!

shamithttp://blogs.msdn.com/shamit/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxNew team and we are Hiring!http://blogs.msdn.com/b/shamit/archive/2005/04/26/412223.aspx2005-04-26T22:22:00Z2005-04-26T22:22:00Z
Recently my team got "re-orged". It normally means that the current project has run its course or there are more important projects that need resources and hence team moves on to a new project.

We are "Developer Division Customer Product Lifecycle Experience Team" (DDCPX) and our vision is "Helping Developer Division create positive customer experiences throughout the product life cycle". Josh Ledgard is currently running a competition to help select the team's logo.

We are currently running against a tight deadline and we will appreciate all the help we can get (Yeah, DDCPX wants you!). We are looking for SDETs at all levels of experiences, so if you want to ensure right product is shipped to right people in right way, look no further! You can check out the job postings at Microsoft jobs and if you can't find it send me the URLs of your resume. I can't guarantee reply for everyone but rest assured each resume will be looked at!

SDE openings are discussed by HeathS

shamithttp://blogs.msdn.com/shamit/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxRemote connection to windows (using rcmd)http://blogs.msdn.com/b/shamit/archive/2005/03/12/394650.aspx2005-03-12T21:00:00Z2005-03-12T21:00:00Z
I recently was looking for remote command utility which would enable me to run various commands on other windows boxes. Thats when I came across Remote Command (rcmd : http://www.microsoft.com/MSPress/books/1394.asp ).

I remember rcmd provided in Unix machines. (man page for rcmd states: The rcmd() function is used by the super-user to execute a command on a remote machine using an authentication scheme based on reserved port num-bers. The difference in windows command is you don't need to be super-user, If you have valid accounts in both machines and they are connected over network you can use this.

Advantages:

 It allows me to run all commands just as if I am on the DOS prompt. Setting up was very easy. Refer: http://www.windowsitpro.com/Windows/Article/ArticleID/40048/40048.html)

 STDOUT and STDERR was redirected easily and I had no issues getting logs either at my controller or client machines.

 It uses default credentials if none are provided so the usages are handsoff and very maintainence friendly.

Disadvantage:

 Since RCMDSVC (service part which runs at each client) uses LOCAL SYSTEM credentials, it doesn't have any rights by default to use Network resources. Of-course, there might be a way to circumvent it by running service under different credentials (say a user login), but I haven't tried that. Of-course companies should be disabling the rights to allow services to be run under different credentials to control migration of data.

 I have also seen RCMDSVC dying, hence it is a good idea to have restart of service when service stops as a default options.

shamithttp://blogs.msdn.com/shamit/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxextern "C" and overloadinghttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/shamit/archive/2005/02/11/371421.aspx2005-02-11T23:50:00Z2005-02-11T23:50:00Z
C++ will mangle every function assuming its potential to be overloaded. so how would you make sure your overloaded functions (where all except one of the overloaded functions act as wrappers to one core function ) work with C?

Example:

Assume foo(char *) calls foo (int i) .

class Object
{

public:
 void foo(int i); // primary function
 void foo(char *); // secondary function
};

int _tmain(int argc, _TCHAR* argv[])
{
 Object obj;
 obj.foo(1);
 obj.foo("string");
 return 0;
}

So when this snippet is compiled, we get the following error.
error LNK2019: unresolved external symbol "public: void __thiscall Object::foo(char *)" (?foo@Object@@QAEXPAD@Z) referenced in function _main
error LNK2019: unresolved external symbol "public: void __thiscall Object::foo(int)" (?foo@Object@@QAEXH@Z) referenced in function _main

Note that functions are converted (mangled) with other characters (Ex: ?foo@Object@@QAEXPAD@Z) to guarantee uniqueness for C++ table handling.

But if foo(char *) was a function which would call foo(int i) we could have made this in compiler-agnostic library by declaring first version as extern "C" and defining others within C++ as overloaded functions.

For example:

#ifdef __cplusplus
extern "C" {
#endif /* __cplusplus */

void foo(int i);

#ifdef __cplusplus
} /* extern "C" */

inline foo (char * str)
{
 return foo(atoi(str));
}
#endif /* __cplusplus */

void foo (int i)
{
 //definition of function
}

Thus, if you are using C compiler, you will have foo (int i ) at your disposal, and both foo (int i) and foo (char * str) otherwise. Hence your code is more portable. Version of this problem is also discussed in Imperfect C++ by Matthew Wilson

shamithttp://blogs.msdn.com/shamit/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxPerl system command and return codeshttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/shamit/archive/2005/02/01/365217.aspx2005-02-02T06:55:00Z2005-02-02T06:55:00Z
Many of you must have used Perl as part of day to day automation.

Some teams use test harnesses made exclusively of Perl. This makes it easier to leverage various functionalitiesof text manipulation, file operations and process monitoring, etc which is needed for a functional test harness.

More often, system command is used to run an executable and its return code ($?) is used to compare with expected return code. Normally, a successs means value of $? is zero and failure if otherwise. This is good if you plan to write tests from scratch and team decides to go with certain conventions.

But, if you have no option but to run a set of tests which have been developed by other teams, and they might have decided to go with different return scheme, make sure you understand the following.

According to Perl documentation (search for "system PROGRAM LIST"): The return value is the exit status of the program as returned by the wait call. To get the actual exit value shift right by eight.

if ($? == -1) {

print "failed to execute: $!\n";

}

elsif ($? & 127) {

printf "child died with signal %d, %s coredump\n",

($? & 127), ($? & 128) ? 'with' : 'without';

}

else {

printf "child exited with value %d\n", $? >> 8;

}

Thus, if a test returns 10, then the value of $? after running system is 2560. You shift 8 bits to right and you get 1.

But, what they don't tell you is, if a test is returning 666, instead of returning 170496, you will get 154 (10011010)

system command will return only lowermost 8 bits after you have already shifted 8 bits (for signals and core dumps)

Thus,

If test is expected to return 666 --- 10 1001 1010 0000 0000

After shifting lowermost 8 bits, you would expect system to return --- 10 1001 1010 <- gone ->

But, system will return only lowermost 8 bits again :) --- <-gone-> 1001 1010 <- gone ->

so after shifting 8 bits you will get 154 (1001 1010 ) instead of 666 (10 1001 1010 )

shamithttp://blogs.msdn.com/shamit/ProfileUrlRedirect.ashxWelcomehttp://blogs.msdn.com/b/shamit/archive/2005/01/25/360545.aspx2005-01-26T07:29:00Z2005-01-26T07:29:00Z
I have been working for Microsoft since April 2003 @ .NET Framework group.

I plan to write (hopefully :) ) about experiences of a straight from college hire, technical issues, recruiting events, reviews of some papers, and some random musings.

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Vascular Pharmacology
- Print ISSN
- 1537-1891
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- 1879-3649
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- 2.174
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- Sciencedirect
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Tumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligand in vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis: a protector or culprit?
Vascular Pharmacology 63(3):135 (2014) PMID 25451562We provide a critical review on the potential relationships between TRAIL and atherosclerosis. We propose that increased TRAIL production may also have potential detrimental effects on vascular inflammation and atherosclerosis. Further in vivo experiments are warranted to elucidate the effects of ex...
Cyclooxygenase-2-derived prostanoids reduce inward arterial remodeling induced by blood flow reduction in old obese Zucker rat mesenteric ar...
Vascular Pharmacology 58(5-6):356 (2013) PMID 23524072We investigated mesenteric artery narrowing following blood flow reduction in vivo in 3- and 12-month-old obese Zucker rats. After 21 days, inward remodeling occurred in low flow (LF) arteries in young and old lean rats and in young obese rats (30% diameter reduction). Diameter did not significantly...
Angiostatin inhibits endothelial MMP-2 and MMP-14 expression: a hypoxia specific mechanism of action.
Vascular Pharmacology 58(4):280 (2013) PMID 23220260We investigated the effects of angiostatin on endothelial cell migration and apoptosis during hypoxia. Human microvascular endothelial cells (HMVEC-L) were exposed to angiostatin under normoxic or hypoxic conditions. Apoptosis was measured by flow-cytometry. HMVEC-L migration was studied using a mod...
Propranolol-induced relaxation in the rat basilar artery.
Vascular Pharmacology 58(4):307 (2013) PMID 23295260Propranolol is a non-selective beta-adrenergic receptor blocker used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases and migraine prophylaxis. Although it has been shown that propranolol dilates the peripheral arteries of rat, its action in the central nervous system vasculature has not been investigate...
Translational cardiovascular research in the quest for new therapies.
Vascular Pharmacology 58(3):v (2013) PMID 23518399
Gomisin J from Schisandra chinensis induces vascular relaxation via activation of endothelial nitric oxide synthase.
Vascular Pharmacology 57(2-4):124 (2012) PMID 22728282Gomisin J (GJ) is a lignan contained in Schisandra chinensis (SC) which is a well-known medicinal herb for improvement of cardiovascular symptoms in Korean. Thus, the present study examined the vascular effects of GJ, and also determined the mechanisms involved. Exposure of rat thoracic aorta to GJ...
Hexosamine pathway activation and O-linked-N-acetylglucosamine: novel mediators of endothelial dysfunction in hyperglycemia and diabetes.
Vascular Pharmacology 56(3-4):113 (2012) PMID 22289438
Age-related β-adrenergic receptor-mediated vasorelaxation is changed by altering G protein receptor kinase 2 expression.
Vascular Pharmacology 55(5-6):178 (2011) PMID 21951806We have shown that GRK expression and activity increases with age in Fischer 344 rat aorta. In this study we validated that carotid arteries have similar age-related changes in the β-AR signaling axis as aorta. This finding allowed use of in vivo infection and delivery of two adenovirus vectors to c...
MicroRNA regulation in angiogenesis.
Vascular Pharmacology 55(4):79 (2011) PMID 21777698We aim at describing the role of miRNAs in angiogenesis, focusing, in particular, on post-ischemic neovascularization. First, we will describe the regulation and the expression of miRNAs in endothelial cells. Then, we will analyze the role of miRNAs in reparative and pathological angiogenesis. Final...
Acute DPP-4 inhibition modulates vascular tone through GLP-1 independent pathways.
Vascular Pharmacology 55(1-3):2 (2011) PMID 21397040Evidence from both clinical and experimental studies indicates that Di-peptidyl peptidase-IV (DPP-4) inhibition may mediate favorable effects on the cardiovascular system. The objective of this study was to examine the acute effects of DPP-4 inhibition on vascular responses and to study the underlyi...


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Category Archives: Hang Gliding
Ben Akhtar – Youngest Extreme Sports Athlete in the UK
I am Ben Akhtar – Aged 15. Although I am young – I am already living my dreams in the world of extreme sports. Since as long as I can remember I have always been fixated by flying, aviation. From … Click to read the full article
Top 5 List of Seriously Extreme Sports
You may have read my previous list of top five extreme sports. However, these were the sports that most people should be able to do – if they have the guts to do it – in the knowledge that they … Click to read the full article
5 of the Most Popular Extreme Sports Activities in Spain
While extreme sports is a language spoken all over the world in different ways, each country has its own unique achievements and approaches to this exciting world. Spain is no exception to this idea, with a thriving local extreme sports … Click to read the full article
Why Ski Resorts are Perfect for Summer Thrill Seekers
Most people only ever see the inside of a ski resort in deep mid-winter, when the ground is covered in a few feet of snow, the cold air is enough to give you frost-bite, and the sun barely reaches above … Click to read the full article
A Brief History of Hang Gliding
Although often considered to be one of the newest extreme sports around today, hang gliding can actually be traced back to the late 1800's. Before the airplane was even invented people were taking part in a form of hang gliding … Click to read the full article
Combine Ireland Holidays with Some Extreme Sports!
Ireland holidays are an increasingly popular choice due to the amount of activities that Ireland has to offer. Quite apart from the ancient myths, incredible landscape, jolly locals and general air of affability, Ireland is becoming a leader in the … Click to read the full article
Top Ten Extreme Sports
Extreme sports generally involve a considerable amount of risk and include many things like heights, speed, and/or physical exertion. Any sport which involves one or more of these qualities can and should be considered extreme. Thrill and excitement is the … Click to read the full article
Extreme Hang Gliding
Soaring thousands of feet in the air can excite anyone, but have you done it in a hang glider? This extreme sport is one which adrenaline junkies drool over and will leave you addicted once you try it. But don't … Click to read the full article


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39572-012: Microinsurance Sector Development
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
The goal of the TA is to establish an enabling environment for microinsurance and facilitate the development of the microinsurance sector for risk mitigation of the poor. The purpose of the TA is to (i) establish an appropriate legal and policy framework for the promotion of microinsurance, (ii) increase the accessibility of affordable microsurance products by the poor, and (iii) enhance capacity of potential microinsurance providers. Read More
Sri Lanka
|Project Number
|Type or Modality of Assistance
Technical Assistance
|Public sector (Sovereign)
|Approval Number
TA No. 4761
|Approval Date
|03 Jan 2006
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The landscape of college football was supposed to change in 2013 as the Big East would become the first truly continental conference with teams from the Pacific to the Atlantic. However, recent reports have made it clear that Boise State is unlikely to complete that move in favor of staying in the Mountain West. Why? Well, for starters they would only gain automatic access to the BCS for the 2013 season as the Big East would lose it's automatic status with the creation of the new playoff system in 2014, so why incur crazy costs of traveling from Boise, ID to Storrs, CT just to have the same access you currently have. Same could be said of San Diego State, who was scheduled to leave the Mountain West for the Big East next year as well. The only hold up in moving back west? It could be the fact that both schools are already on the Big East schedule and redoing that could be an issue. However, that may not be BSU and SDSU's problems. In the end the Broncos and Aztecs are expected to make the move back to their old home of the Mountain West relatively soon. According to the report they are quoting sources as saying "it's not a matter of if, but when," for the Broncos. That move is expected to then fall the domino of San Diego State's move back to the west coast. Of course television money has a lot to do with the thoughts of Boise State staying in the Mountain West as the Big East can not offer a stable television package to it's membership because it's still very much in flux. The Mountain West on the other hand is in a position, especially with Boise State in it's fold, to find a few lucrative TV deals that should give it more money than the Big East could offer to it's membership. Just one question in all of this though, can we just call this new round of rumors de-realignment? After all it's becoming a case of what's old is new again with these latest moves. I mean take a look at what the new Big East will look like. The only members of the new conference in 2013 that haven't been members of Conference-USA at one point or another are Rutgers (leaving for the B1G in 2014), UConn, and Temple. They'll add some more teams that give it a C-USA feel in 2014 and 2015, so can we just have them rename the conference? Especially since the "Catholic 7" schools are leaving the Big East behind? Maybe someone can buy out the Conference-USA name? Hey, I'm not saying... I'm just sayin, ya know? Then you take a look at the Mountain West conference moving forward and tell me how that's not the WAC we all knew and loved back in the day. All of this movement and rethinking of movement just goes to show you that despite the more things change, the more they really stay the same and with these recent developments that's highlighted even more than before. For more of Andy's musings on college sports follow him on Twitter @andycoppens and go here for coverage of the Wisconsin Badgers and the Big Ten. Make sure you're following us on Twitter @CrystalBallRun for the latest news and debate in the world of college football.
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The brothers have lengthy resumes, which include invitations to train and play with Chicago Fire, Real Salt Lake, and San Jose Earthquakes of MLS. They have also trained with Miami FC and Fresno Fuego of PDL, and currently play for Rhode Island Reds of the National Premier Soccer League. Paulo has tallied 6 goals in 6 games played, while Pedro is close behind him with 5 goals in 6 games played.
Both were scouted by nine Division 1 colleges from 2007 – 2009 before settling at Foothill College, where they were each named top scorer, both received the "Player of the Year" accolade in 2009-2010, and were nominated for All American honors. Paulo was named 2nd top scorer in the state of California. He started and played in 19 games, scoring 20 goals and nabbing 15 assists, while Pedro scored 16 with 10 assists in all 19 starts.
2007 – 2008 were spent in the Olympic Development Program (ODP) where they received invitations to the National Camp, and played for the Regional and State Teams. They also saw success with the United States Futsal Federation, nabbing the National Championship with their team. Prior to 2006, Paulo played for Goias Academy in Brazil.
The signing with Pangea Sports Management comes 3 weeks after Cal FC made history and gained substantial national attention under head coach Eric Wynalda, US Soccer Hall of Famer and FOX Soccer Analyst, who led the team to the 4th round of the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, where they were ultimately defeated by 3 time consecutive Open Cup Champions, Seattle Sounders of MLS. Cal FC was trending worldwide on Twitter, and FOX Soccer had rearranged its schedule to broadcast the matchup between the amateur team that made history and the 3-time defending champions.
"Now that we've finished the Open Cup, I want to focus on playing professional soccer for my career more than ever," says Paulo. "Coach Wynalda believed in us and gave us the opportunity to showcase to the nation everything we've worked so hard for." Pedro chimes in and says "Signing with PSM is going to be good for us; they have a reputation for representing their players well and doing things in the best interest of everyone, and I like that. I'm excited for what's to come."
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Location: Tacoma, Washington
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A rental bike....cheese grits and sweet tea in the Great Smoky Mountains
Having grown up in the south I had a chance to return. Was going to have four days with nothing to do while my girlfriend conducted some business in Nashville. Coming from Bend, Oregon the first order of business was finding a bike to rent. Called around and the only thing I could find was....you guessed it.......a Harley. Not really wanting to rent a Harley and dress up like a pirate my search continued. An inmate recommended an outfit in Townsend, Tn. that rented dualsport bikes. Everything from WR250's to GS1200's. I made the call to www.GSMMotorent.com and hit the jackpot. Dan Dickie, the owner, is really nice guy who knows bikes and is an avid dualsporter. He was more than helpful over the phone and I ended up reserving a Yamaha Super Tenere. I can't say enough about Dan and his business. Plus, he's got a fridge with cold beer! The bike was well prepped, clean and ready to go. I arrived the night before and Dan spent half an hour going over some routes in the area, places to stay and must see sites. As I flew in and didn't have any transportation that night to go back into town he even offered me the use of his truck. If you need to rent a bike from a stand up guy and top notch business give Dan a call. I would highly recommend them. So I picked up the bike the next morning, loaded it with all my crap and took off on a 450 mile loop that Dan had set up. I did his loop along with an extra couple of hundred miles. Had a great time. I had planned on bringing my camping gear but at the last minute opted out and decided to motel it. The Super Tenere Dan has is well farkled with hard bags, nice tank bag, skid plate, dualsport tires, etc. Dan encourages you to take it off road. He doesn't expect the bike to be babied but rode for what it was intended for. If you drop it and f*%k it up.....you fix it. More than fair in my opinion. Luckily, I put it thru it's paces and didn't drop it.
Some pictures of Dan, his shop and the shop boss!
The shop boss. Unlike Dan, the shop boss doesn't really give a shit about the customers or if they have a place to sit.
Dan's shop and a friend working on an old bike while the shop boss keeps an eye on things.....
Of course had to have a little breakfast first thing......
After breakfast.......the destination for the day.
The ride for the next few days.....first time on the Tenere and loved it.
Stopped a lot during the day for some short hikes and general screwing off with no where to be.
After some sightseeing in the Cades Cove area headed for this. Sign is way overrated. The road, although washed out in a couple of places, was really nothing. A good rider could get a Gold Wing over this. Not sure why they make it sound so daunting. Couple of small water crossings that were pretty slick from algae but come on.....it's not as bad as the sign states. Did see a small bear though so it was fun. This road pops you out on the "Tail of the Dragon" road. What a zoo......more on that later.
Popped out on Hwy 129 "Tail of the Dragon". Something like 318 turns in a little over 11 miles. Place is crawling with bikes, mostly Pirates on Harleys. I don't really get it. There are so many epic roads, both on and offroad, to ride in the area but it seems everyone congregates here to buy a friggin T Shirt, strut around at Deals Gap, and ride this stretch of road. Way to crowded for my taste. I stopped at Deals Gap to check out the scene and view the Tree of Shame. Was told that at least a few people die every summer on this one little stretch of road. I think 7 people ate it here last year.
Tree of Shame....they hang parts from the wrecks here.
This couple had shipped their bike to the states from the UK. Paid $3500 to have it flown here. They had heard about "Tail of the Dragon" and wanted to ride it. Go for it.....I'm outta here.
More to come.....
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Oops...just realized I should have posted this in Day Trippin and not here seeing as it's only a 3 day ride. If a moderator could move it for me I'd appreciate it.
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Carry on sir, can't wait to see pictures of the smokeys.
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Well, I guess I'll keep posting here in Ride Reports until a moderator moves it over to Day Trippin. After the chaos at Deals Gap I started working my way towards a little town called Tellico Plains. Took as much gravel as I could piece together getting there. Ran across some more old homesteads and a couple of local riders.
Scott was camping in his RV and was from the Atlanta area I think. We discussed the merits of riding in shorts I ended up running into Scott later in the day and we had lunch together just outside of Tellico Plains. I ran into him in a motorcycle ship looking at riding pants
Can't remember the name of this local guy out of Knoxville but he was on a brand new GS1200. Had totaled his last one near here when he slammed into a guard rail. Had to have some major surgery but was back at it 3 months later on his new ride.
While in Tellico had to have some boiled peanuts and a cold one....
Found a little cabin to rent for the night. Small but clean....$40.
Love walking around small town America.
Up early the next morning to ride the Cherabola Highway back towards the east. 60 miles of pure bliss. I thought this road was a lot more fun, no traffic (I hit it right at daybreak) and scenic than Hwy 129 "Tail of the Dragon". Took some little side roads but there are alot of closed roads out this way. Shame they have to close everything off. The same thing is happening out west as well.
Plenty of this..... paved and unpaved.
Well there it is..
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Great report, keep it coming...
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Tks for the RR, your pics do a great job of capturing the beauty of that part of Tennessee....
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I'm lovin it, from the looks of your cabin me and 3 buddies stayed right next to that cabin the night before we started theTAT, back home to Oklahoma.
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Screwed around all day taking some side roads. Destination was the Ironhorse Motorcycle Lodge http://www.ironhorsenc.com/ . Dan had told me about it and figured I'd try and end up there for the night.
Road going somewhere...
Rolled into the Ironhorse and was hoping to stay in one of their bunkhouse/hostel type rooms. No luck as a large group had them all booked up. They did however have one private room left. As it was getting late and I didn't want to ride anymore I stated I'd take it without asking the price. Dumb ass! $100 . If camping or staying in one of the bunkhouses this place would be a great place to stop. Lots of bikers and a really clean area. They don't have a resturant but do serve an evening meal and breakfast. You sign up and they serve for a two hour period. Food wasn't that great but it filled the gut. You get two choices for the evening meal. Neither choice was going to win any culinary awards. After settling in to the room I walked over to the building labeled Cantina in search of a cold beer. No joy! Found out I was in a dry county and you can't buy a friggin beer! What bunch of morons came up with that local regulation. Lady stated that everybody stops about 12 miles back in the wet county and brings it with them. No cold one tonite Super nice people though and a nice place.
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Location: Ohio
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Good thread and great pictures. Not sure if you will remember or not but we ran into you at the restaurant parking lot in Tellico Plains. I was on the black VStrom. Glad your trip went so well.
Cheers !
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I was up in that same area about a month ago, I unfortunatly was on my Harley (However, I was not playing pirate!) but after seeing your RR, I wish I had rode my DR-Z (long ride on a DS from Mobile Alabama). Some great pictures, and you are right, some great people too!.
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While staying at the Ironhorse introduced myself to a rider by the name of Kent who was riding a KLR and camping. He was from the Atlanta area and knew the area well. In fact, he was a contractor and helped build one of the buildings at the Ironhorse and knew the owner. He showed me some stuff on a map and then invited me to ride along with him the following day. Sweet.....I'm in. He comes up and rides a few times a year and knows the area. He also rides a Harley and has put something like 60K miles on it in 3 years!. Had dinner with him that night and met the owner of the Ironhorse. We talked motorcycles for hours and then met up the following morning at breakfast for an early departure. Fell in behind Kent and just followed. Perfect day ..... weather, riding, views, great people.
Explored a side road two track that looked really promising but the Tenere, especially since it wasn't mine, was a little large for it. Wish I'd of been on something a little smaller and we would have seen where it ended up. It really started dropping and I didn't want to get that pig down there and not be able to get it out.
Was a great day riding with Kent. We parted ways as I had to get back to Townsend and Kent was staying another night at the Ironhorse. Following day my girfriend picked me up and we did some hikes and visited the Biltmore House in Asheville. If you haven't been to this, go. It's friggin expensive, $59, but worth it. Really interesting tour of the place and the lives they lived.
Was a great trip. Thanks for looking.
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This is actually the trip im planning to take as a "pre-flight" to my Alaska next summer. Looks great, but I am bummed to hear that many of the roads are closed off.
I had grandeur visions of a DR650 in the woods of the Smokies, but I guess like everything else, "wild" is being fenced off and "civilized".
Very nice pics and a very nice trip; thanks for the time!
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Skwala Stones Emerging on Montana's BitterrootSubmitted by Greg Thomas on Wed, 03/07/2012 - 11:20.
It was too nice not to get out of the house this weekend and throw a line on Montana's Bitterroot River. My decision was made a little easier when I talked to John and Jed Fitzpatrick and was told that they'd take care of the boat and shuttle—all I had to do was show up and fish. That I can do boys, even after staying out way, way too late on Saturday night.
TU Unleashes "Tongass 77" CampaignSubmitted by Greg Thomas on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 15:50.
As many of you know, southeast Alaska is one of my favorite places in the world, a lot of that sentiment coming from the fact that I lived there when I was young and have continued to visit the area almost every year, at least once or twice. The reason: the Tongass is loaded with salmon, steelhead, dolly varden, and cutthroat trout and it's a haven for wildlife, including black bears and coastal grizzly bears, mountain goats, Sitka blacktail deer, moose, and waterfowl. In addition, it's rich in shellfish, meaning you can drop a pot over the side of your boat, let it soak for a few hours while you fish, and likely come back to enough for a great meal of Dungeness or king crab, or sidestripe shrimp or spotted prawns. The Tongass is a rainforest so most days in the area, which stretches from Yakutat south to Ketchikan, anglers encounter cloudy and rainy conditions. But, on those days when the sun breaks through and the sky lifts, there's no more beautiful place on the planet.
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How do Florida schools rank in U.S.?
Someone always gripes that Florida ranks "forty-ninth in education" -- because they're arguing for more spending or just think our schools stink. Next time, show them this.
Education Week ranks Florida 8th out of 50 states and the District of Columbia for its overall system of education. The ranking reflects a weighted average of scores on a host of factors including student achievement, academic standards, quality in the teaching profession, and -- yes -- school finance.
On a state-by-state "report card," Florida earned an 80.3 percent from Education Week, or a B-minus. No state earned an A. Maryland scored highest with an 87.5 percent, followed by New York and Massachusetts, with an 84 and 82.5, respectively.
That doesn't mean Florida earned OK marks in everything.
In its detailed evaluation, Florida received A's for its standards, assessments and accountability for teaching quality. It received As and Bs for "equity" in funding and treatment of disadvantaged students, schools and districts.
But Florida earned its lowest grades -- two big, fat Fs -- for total school funding and students' college readiness.
Still, for its system of school finance, including equity issues, Florida ranked 32nd. Nothing to be proud of, but not 49th. That position belongs to Utah.
And which state ranks 49th overall? Nevada, which earned a 68.7 percent, or D, overall.
"The nation received a C when graded across the six distinct areas of policy and performance," the Education Week Web site said in announcing the study results. "States posted their highest scores for polices related to standards, assessments, and accountability ... The national grade in school finance dropped to a C from a C-plus last year, while the results for the teaching profession held steady with the nation earning a C."
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Vernon Wells earned hustle points. But that's about it. In the third inning of Tuesday's game against the Rangers, the Angels outfielder aggressively chased Ian Kinsler's fly ball and leaped into the left-field stands, hoping to make a spectacular catch. But Kinsler's blast ultimately cleared the wall, resulting in an embarrassing tumble for Wells. Wells then needed two fans to lift him up and over the wall as he retreated into the outfield. Despite misreading the ball, Wells certainly showed the aggressiveness and fearlessness managers want from their outfielders. Fortunately for the Angels, the offense piled up enough runs to...
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Question: What is a good noodle that will hold up in chicken noodle soup
January 19, 2012
Of all the noodles I have tried in soups, the wide or dumpling eggnoodle holds up the best. But the best way is to cook your noodles seperately. Just put them in the soup bowl & spoon soup over noodles. You can refrigerate your noodle for the leftover soup.
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January 26, 2012
January 26, 2012
Frozen fresh-made egg noodles are what we used at the restaurant where I cooked. Here in minnesota you can find them in the frozen food section of any grocery store. Don't remember the brand name.
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Local branded noodles I find in the groceries holds up a good chicken noodle soup. You should try it too.
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On each of the first two nights of the 2014 NBA playoffs, a call was made by an official that was deemed incorrect the follow day by the NBA.
And though none of the 51 personal fouls committed Sunday night in Game 1 of the Bulls-Wizards series, both head coaches have strong opinions when it comes to the front office admitting fault the day after a game.
"All that does it get me even more riled up," Wizards coach Randy Wittman said. "I let our front office deal with that. It doesn't do me any good to have somebody tell me they blew a call. Those guys are human like we are. They make mistakes like we do. But I don't like it."
In the final minute of Game 1 between the Warriors and Clippers on Saturday, Chris Paul lost the ball out of bounds after Draymond Green had reached in and tried to poke the ball away. It gave the Warriors, who led by two, possession, and they went on to take that game, 109-105. The NBA announced a day later, in a statement from NBA President of Basketball Operations Rod Thorn, that "prior to the ball going out-of-bounds, Paul was fouled by Green and Paul should have been granted two free throws."
[MORE: Thibodeau finishes third in Coach of the Year voting]
That night Dwight Howard fouled out in overtime of Game 1 between the Rockets and Blazers after he was called for an over-the-back foul on Portland center Joel Freeland, who had his arms wrapped around Howard in an attempt to box him out. Had a foul on Freeland been called, Howard would have gone to the line with a chance to give the Rockets the lead with 10.8 seconds left. Instead, Freeland hit a free throw on the other end and the Trail Blazers prevailed, 122-120.
Thorn and the NBA again issued a release the following day, Monday, noting "(a)fter video review by the league office, we have determined that the officials were incorrect in assessing a foul to the Rockets' Dwight Howard with 10.8 seconds remaining in overtime. The foul should have been called on the Blazers' Joel Freeland and Howard should have been awarded two free throws."
Video reviews are allowed in the final two minutes, but only to determine time on the shot or game clock and possession. Fouls may not be called after the fact, and for Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau it's something he doesn't try to wrap himself up in.
"The league has done a good job with (reviews), and I think the more you're around, the more you understand there's a lot of these calls that are 50/50, they could go either way. And so in this time of the year, you're in the playoffs, just because of what's going on and each team knows each other so well and there's so much at stake, there's going to be plays that may not go your way, and you're not going to get calls sometimes," he said. "You have to be ready to move on to the next play, to do your job to the best of your ability, to make that commitment for the team. If you get wrapped up with an official now you're not thinking about the things that you have to do to help the team win."
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Thibodeau never said whether or not he cared for league statements the following day on incorrect calls, only saying that officials have a difficult job to do and, more often than not, make the correct call.
"I think everyone in their job, you want to get them all right. It's not going to happen. They get a lot of them right, and they're really good. When you go back and look, sometimes you replay a play many times and you still can't tell what's right, and most of the time they're on it. These guys are great pros, they're not here by accident and that's part of the game and I think they're utilizing the technology well. So it's all a plus. Just don't get caught up in it, they're human, too. Just lock in to doing your job."


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As does John Mulligan with the character Salvaje in The Stalking Moon, Spielberg brilliantly conceals or only partially reveals the great white shark, thereby requiring us to use or imagination. This strategy increases our anticipation as well as the emotional impact of each encounter with what shark expert Matt Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) calls "the perfect eating machine." When recently seeing this film again, I was again jolted by moments which I had first seen 28 years ago. This time around, I paid more attention to the basic conflict between the importance of public safety advocated by police chief Martin Brody (Roy Scheider) and the importance of economic development (i.e. tourism) to Amity Island advocated by mayor Larry Vaughn (Murray Hamilton). I still do not recognize the dialect used by Quint (Robert Shaw) but was again entertained by his interactions with Brody and Hooper, especially one night aboard Quint's boat Orca as they exchange "sea stories" and compare scars.
This is an especially entertaining "horror movie," possessed of crisp and sure direction, solid acting, and an effective integration of cinematography, musical score, and special effects. Having seen it so many times, I now prefer to see only certain scenes while watching it again. I am curious to know how members of a focus group would respond to it if (a) they knew nothing about it, (b) were placed in a private screening room, provided with refreshments of choice, and (c) asked to see it for the first time. My guess, obviously only a guess, is that their reactions and comments would be essentially the same as my own were in 1975.
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Last year on World Water Day, the UN announced that dirty water kills more people than wars and other violence. Almost all dirty water produced by factories in developing countries is washed into rivers and seas without being decontaminated.
Greenpeace is campaigning for the reduction and ultimately the total elimination of hazardous chemicals being released into water - especially in the 'Global South'. We're working towards this goal in several key regions across the globe. And this year - we're going to be doing more than ever to tackle the problem.
Water pollution has become one of the most critical environmental problems in China. Today, as much as 70 percent of China's rivers, lakes, and reservoirs are affected by water pollution. Southern China's Pearl River Delta – also known as the world's factory floor – is the main manufacturing hub for products "Made in China." Sadly it is also an example of the toxic poisoning of our water.
The Yangtze River flows through China's heartland, feeding 400 million people and providing drinking water to 186 cities. Yet this life-giving river is far from pristine. In August 2010, Our "Swimming in Poison" report showed that the Yangtze fish are tainted with hazardous chemicals - the result of ceaseless, unregulated industrial production.
The textile industry is one of the top five polluting industries in China. And the amount of polluted water has been increasing dramatically with the rapid development of this industry. The level pollution threatens water for agriculture, drinking water, the environment and human health. The trend will become more evident over the next 20 years with further anticipated economic growth and the increasing impact of a changing global climate.
Our Water Campaign in the Philippines seeks to prevent pollution of freshwater resources, with Laguna de Bay as a focal point.
Laguna Lake is one of the largest fresh water lakes in Asia. Sadly it is impacted by toxic pollution. This problem needs to be urgently addressed as the basin and the lake itself are not only a source of fish but are also planned to become the source for drinking water in Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.
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Calendar for Feb. 26-March 4
Lady Antebellum: with special guests Darius Rucker and Thompson Square, 7 p.m. at the Ford Center. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets including thefordcenter.com, the box office or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.
University of Evansville Music Events: UE and Evansville Jazz Society Jazz Concert Series featuring the Ron Jones Quartet, 4 p.m. today, Wheeler Concert Hall (adults, $15; Evansville Jazz Society members, $10; students, $5); University Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Neu Chapel.
The Good Lovelies: 7:30 p.m. at the Jasper Arts Center, Jasper, Ind. (adults, $20; seniors, $18; students, $12). Call 812-482-3070 or visit www.jasperarts.org.
Cirque Dreams: "Pop Goes The Rock," 7:30 p.m. at The Centre's Aiken Theatre ($21 to $52, subject to fees). Tickets can be purchased at The Centre, by visiting www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.
Old Dam Community Band Twelfth Birthday Concert: 7 p.m. at the Newburgh Ohio Township Central Library, 4111 Lakeshore Drive.
Arts Council's Brown Bag Performance: featuring the Jet Quintet, noon in the Arts Council's Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery, 318 Main St., in Innovation Pointe (free). Visitors are invited to bring a lunch. Call 812-422-2111 or go to www.artswin.evansville.net.
Central High School Choirs Winter Concert: with several local musicians, 7 p.m. at Old North United Methodist Church, 4201 Stringtown Road (adults, $3; students, $1).
"Get Yer Happy On" Tour: featuring Sandi Patty and Patsy Clairmont, 7 p.m. at The Centre's Aiken Theatre ($23 to $32.50, subject to fees). Tickets can be purchased at The Centre, by visiting www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.
The Coterie of Evansville Dance: 8 to 11 p.m. at the Scottish Rite, 203 Chestnut Ave. Music by Edd Jones Orchestra ($35 per couple). Send reservations to firstname.lastname@example.com or call 812-673-4939.
"Play It Again, Sam": 3 p.m. at the Old Town Players Theatre and Arts Center, Broadway and Fifth streets, Vincennes, Ind. (adults, $10; seniors and students, $8). Call 812-882-1639 or visit www.oldtownplayers.org.
"The Cripple of Inishmaan": University of Evansville Theatre, 2 p.m. at Shanklin Theatre, UE campus (adults, $12; seniors and non-UE students, $11). Call 812-488-2031 or visit theatre.evansville.edu.
"Bat Boy: The Musical":7:30 p.m. at the Evansville Civic Theatre Underground at the Annex in Washington Square Mall (general admission is $10). Call 812-425-2800 or visit www.civic.evansville.net.
Back Alley Musicals: "Nunsense," 2 p.m. at the Pangea Theatre, 1320 Carter Road, Owensboro, Ky., also 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. March 4 ($18 in advance, $20 at the door). For tickets, call 270-925-4963.
"Murder Me Always!": presented by New Tech Institute and its Thunderbolt Players. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for the silent auction with dinner service at 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center, 1901 Lynch Road. High Tea Performance will be Saturday; doors open at 2 p.m. for the silent auction with high tea served at 3 p.m. ($12.50 per person). Tickets can be purchased at the New Tech Institute School office, by email at email@example.com or by calling 812-303-1658. Tickets must be purchased by Feb. 27.
"One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest": 8 p.m. at Evansville Civic Theatre, 717 N. Fulton Ave., also 8 p.m. Saturday and March 9, 10, 16 and 17 and 2 p.m. March 11 and 18 (adults, $18; seniors, $16; students, $12). Tickets can be purchased at www.civic.evansville.net or by calling 812-425-2800.
"Once On This Island": presented by Signature School, 7:30 p.m. at The Victory on Main Street, also 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. March 4 (adults, $15; students and children, $12). For tickets, call 812-421-1820.
"Honky Tonk Angels": 2 p.m. at the Brubeck Center, Wabash Valley College, Mount Carmel, Ill. ($10). For reservations, call 618-263-4999, ext. 3480.
Koch Planetarium: Evansville Museum, 411 SE Riverside Drive, "Eight Planets and Counting" at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through May 27. "The Sky Tonight," 3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free for members; $3 for adult nonmembers and $2 for ages 3-12. Call 812-425-2406 or go to www.emuseum.org.
Patoka Lake Visitor Center: Birdseye, Ind. Raptors of Indiana Program, 4 p.m. Tuesday at Ferdinand Branch Library, Ferdinand, Ind. March Music Jam, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Visitor Center. Resident Red-tailed Hawk in the backyard garden viewing area of the Visitor Center, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 4. Patoka's Past Program, featuring a short walk to the Moery family cabin and stories, 11:30 a.m. March 4, Visitor Center. Hawk Talk, 1 p.m. March 4, Visitor Center. Call 812-685-2447.
Audubon State Park: Henderson, Ky. Tiny Tot's Art "Funny Bunnies," ages 3-5, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Audubon Museum ($5). To register, call 270-827-1893.
Maple Sugarbush Festival and Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, 551 N. Boeke Road, also 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 4 (adults, $8; ages 4-12, $5; ages 3 and younger, free). Call 812-479-0771 or visit wesselmannaturesociety.org.
Talks & Readings
Heritage Hospice Widow/Widower Lunch and Learn: open to all widows and widowers in the community, 11:30 a.m. at Black Buggy Restaurant, 4920 Davis Lant Drive. Jay Hamlin will present information on preserving your history through journaling and photography. The program is free, but attendees must pay for their own lunch. For reservations, call Heritage Hospice at 812-475-9712.
McCollough Book Discussion: "The Kitchen House" by Kathleen Grissom, 3 p.m. at McCollough Branch Library, 5115 Washington Ave. Call 812-428-8236.
Spring RopeWalk Visiting Writers Reading Series: featuring Kiki Petrosino, 5 p.m. at the University of Southern Indiana's Carter Hall in University Center West (free). Reception and book signing will follow.
Spring Film: "My Gal Sal" (1942), 1:30 and 6 p.m., Forum I, University of Southern Indiana (free).
Crafty Doodads: 6:30 p.m. in Large Group Room, Central Library. Beth Phillips from WTVW Local 7 will demonstrate crafts from her on-air segment "Crafty Connections." Call 812-428-8200, ext. 1238.
Classic Film Series: "The Strange Love of Martha Ivers" (1946), 6 p.m. at Central Library's Browning Events Room B (free popcorn and drinks). Call 812-428-8246.Fanfiction Writing Workshop: 6 p.m. at Red Bank Branch Library. Call 812-428-8205.
Black History Month Event: Kids Art Fest, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Evansville Museum, 411 S.E. Riverside Drive.
Toddler Thursdays: ages 2-3, 10:30 a.m. at the Evansville Museum, 411 SE Riverside Drive, also April 5 and May 3 (free admission). Features a story time and activity. Call 812-425-2406 or visit www.emuseum.org.
Galleries & Museums
Central Library: second floor, 200 SE MLK Blvd. "Julie Julian: Painting," through March 31.
Central Library: READ Center, EVPL staff members, through Wednesday.
Oaklyn Branch Library: 3001 Oaklyn Drive. "Billy Young: Green Art," through April 30.
North Park Branch Library: 960 Koehler Drive. "Enjoy Knits: Knitting," through April 29.
University of Southern Indiana's Kenneth P. McCutchan Art Center/Palmina F. and Stephen S. Pace Galleries: "U.S. History, Volumes I and II: A Print Exhibition" and "Recent Acquisitions of the USI Art Collection," through March 19. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 812-464-1933.
Audubon Museum: Henderson, Ky. "Ky. Guild of Artists," through March 11. Call 270-827-1893.
Evansville Museum: 411 SE Riverside Drive. "City Lights: The Photographs of John Dowell," through March 4. "Exploring Elements: Stone/Wood/Bronze" by John Evans, through April 1. "Evansville: Evolution of a City," through May 13. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 812-425-2406 or visit www.emuseum.org.
Shircliff Gallery of Art: Vincennes University, Vincennes, Ind., "All Dolled Up," an exhibit of handmade dolls, through Thursday. Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and noon to 3 p.m. Sunday. Call 812-888-4316.
Women's Institute and Gallery: 916 E. Granary St., New Harmony, Ind., "The Good Housewife Exhibit" by New Harmony artist Mary Ann Michna, through May 6. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call 812-682-3799.
Bower-Suhrheinrich Foundation Gallery: 318 Main St. The Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana's "Art by Architects," through March 5. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Call 812-422-2111 or visit www.artswin.org.
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Grant Taylor x Nike SB Blazer Low GT – Black
November 15, 2014 BY Darren Griffin / 3.33 / 5
While the Nike Blazer Mid may have roots planted squarely in hoops culture, its low top iteration moonlights as the ideal skate shoe. One of the best to ever do it, Grant Taylor, is fi...Read More
Nike Women's Blazer Mid Premium Leather – Patent Leather Snake
November 13, 2014 BY Darren Griffin / 5 / 5
While high-end sneakers are more present and accessible as they ever were in the past, traditional luxury sneakers are, too. The distinction between the two, however, is simple yet co...Read More
Nike Blazer Mid Premium "Quilt" – Arriving at Retailers
November 13, 2014 BY Darren Griffin / 0 / 5
The Nike Blazer Mid makes no apology for dominating the start of the cold weather season with a slew of new iterations. As the Tonal Suede pack lands in stores today, another with sim...Read More
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Nike Blazer High SP – Team Red
November 13, 2014 BY Darren Griffin / 0 / 5
Following an earlier look at the Nike Blazer High SP "Black," as well as a glimpse into the "Tonal Suede" Pack as a whole in weeks prior, we now turn our atten...Read More
Nike Blazer High SP – Obsidian
November 12, 2014 BY Patrick Johnson / 0 / 5
Yesterday we were blessed with an up-close and personal look at three brand new "Tonal Suede" Nike Blazer High SP pairs. Each featured a monochromatic theme running through...Read More
Nike Blazer Mid SP "Tonal Suede" Pack
November 11, 2014 BY Patrick Johnson / 0 / 5
The Nike Blazer Mid has departed from its love affair with suede for the most part this fall season. Nike's creative endeavors atop the classic silhouette have instead focused on...Read More
Nike Blazer Low GT Grant Taylor
November 5, 2014 BY Patrick Johnson / 0 / 5
Grant Taylor has skateboarding in his blood. Not only did his father leave a lasting impact on the sport, but also opened up Atlanta's first skate shop, Statosphere. After winnin...Read More
Sneaker Con Chicago – October 2014 On-Feet Recap – Part 1
October 27, 2014 BY Patrick Johnson / 3.3 / 5
Sneaker Con's stops in Chicago are always special, as the Midwestern crowd always brings out some unexpected heat every time the traveling sneaker show rolls through Broadway Par...Read More
Poler x Nike SB Blazer
October 27, 2014 BY Patrick Johnson / 0 / 5
With the revitalization of Nike's coveted ACG line, you would think that the Portland outdoor specialists over at Poler would have their hands full collaborating atop those model...Read More
Nike Blazer Mid Premium Vintage "Quilted"
October 24, 2014 BY Patrick Johnson / 0 / 5
Nike's been doing some exciting things with the Nike Blazer as of late. Sure, there's always the vintage thought process of returning the shoe to a premium suede look for n...Read More


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After jumping through 24 months of bureaucratic hoops, the management at Valles Caldera National Preserve is poised to become part of the National Park System.
Management of the 89,000-acre dormant volcano field by a troubled private sector trust has had activists campaigning for its inclusion this year, to stave off possible indefinite postponement by a new Congress January 1.
Conservationists, led by a group called "Caldera Action" have pressed New Mexico's congressional delegation to introduce legislation to abolish the VCNP Trust and transfer the Caldera to the NPS as a reserve where hunting and fishing would continue but national park standards would apply.
The bill Sen. Jeff Bingaman, D-N.M., has advanced through the Senate to make the transfer lies embedded in the Omnibus Public Lands Bill of 2010. This is a bundle of individual public land bills from all over the United States. Caldera Action said it is urgent that the Omnibus bill gets time on the Senate floor for passage by Dec. 31.
Los Alamos County Council came out in support of the NPS managing the VCNP.
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