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- Digestive and Liver Disease 03/2008; 40:S15. DOI:10.1016/S1590-8658(08)60036-5 · 2.96 Impact Factor
Article: PA.42 PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAITS, VISCERAL SENSITIVITY PATTERNS AND SYMPTOMS IN THE IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME AND COELIAC SPRUEDigestive and Liver Disease 03/2008; 40. DOI:10.1016/S1590-8658(08)60237-6 · 2.96 Impact Factor
Article: Eosinophilic esophagitis is a component of the anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome: Description of two cases[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome is a rare syndrome caused by a specific, severe unusual reaction to antiepileptic agents; anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome develops 1 week to 3 months after the introduction of the drug and most frequently consists of a multisystemic and multiorgan involvement. Drug withdrawal usually leads to rapid improvement of symptoms. Up to now no oesophageal damage has been described. We present two cases of carbamazepine hypersensitivity syndrome with concomitant development of eosinophilic oesophagitis that resolved after drug withdrawal.Digestive and Liver Disease 02/2008; 40(2):145-8. DOI:10.1016/j.dld.2007.01.017 · 2.96 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: Although visceral hypersensitivity is a common feature among patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), studies on somatic sensitivity have given controversial results. To assess visceral sensitivity in response to isotonic rectal distensions and somatic sensitivity at different layers of the body wall (skin, subcutis, and muscle) in patients with IBS and fibromyalgia (FM), within and outside the area of abdominal pain referral. We studied 10 patients with IBS, 5 patients with FM, 9 patients with IBS+FM, and 9 healthy controls. Rectal distensions were performed by increasing tension at 4 g steps up to 64 g or discomfort. Pain thresholds to electrical stimulation were measured within and outside the areas of abdominal pain referral. Patients with IBS and IBS+FM demonstrated rectal hypersensitivity in comparison to controls. The threshold of discomfort was 44 +/- 5 g in IBS and 36 +/- 5 in IBS+FM patients, while patients with FM and healthy controls tolerated all distensions without discomfort. In the areas of pain referral, pain thresholds of all three tissues of the body wall were lower than normal in all patients groups (p < 0.001). In control areas, the pain thresholds were normal in skin, and lower than normal in subcutis and muscle in IBS (p < 0.001). FM and IBS+FM demonstrated somatic hypersensitivity at all sites (p < 0.001 vs healthy). Our observations seem to indicate that, although sharing a common hypersensitivity background, multiple mechanisms may modulate perceptual somatic and visceral responses in patients with IBS and FM.The American Journal of Gastroenterology 01/2007; 101(12):2782-9. DOI:10.1111/j.1572-0241.2006.00823.x · 10.76 Impact Factor
- Endoscopy 10/2006; 38(9):957. DOI:10.1055/s-2006-925130 · 5.05 Impact Factor
- Digestive and Liver Disease 04/2006; 38. DOI:10.1016/S1590-8658(06)80091-5 · 2.96 Impact Factor
Article: Obscure-occult bleeding: A comparison of videocapsule endosocpy and entero CT in 50 consecutive patientsDigestive and Liver Disease 04/2006; 38. DOI:10.1016/S1590-8658(06)80399-3 · 2.96 Impact Factor
Article: Visceral Sensitivity and Symptoms in Patients with Constipation- or Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Effect of a Low-Fat Intraduodenal Infusion[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Visceral hypersensitivity is common in Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) patients, and symptoms exacerbate postprandially. Yet the effects of nutrients on visceral sensitivity and symptoms in these patients have not been fully explored. To evaluate the differences of visceral sensitivity and symptoms in healthy subjects and IBS patients during fasting and intraduodenal lipids infusion. Graded rectal distensions at fixed tension levels were performed in 16 IBS patients (8 IBS-C and 8 IBS-D) and 6 healthy subjects before and during intraduodenal lipids infusion at 0.5 kcal/min. Tension levels were increased in 4 gr increments up to 64 gr or discomfort during both conditions. At each step, perception and symptoms were measured by means of a validated questionnaire. In basal conditions, perception thresholds in IBS patients and health were, respectively, 8 +/- 2 gr versus 32 +/- 9 gr (p < 0.001) with no changes during lipids. Intraduodenal lipids infusion significantly lowered threshold of discomfort in IBS patients in comparison to fasting (24 +/- 6 gr vs 34 +/- 4 gr; p < 0.05), while health tolerated all distension without discomfort. No differences of compliance, perception, or discomfort were observed between the two subgroups of patients at each tension step. The predominant symptom elicited in patients with IBS-C was abdominal pain (54%), while patients with IBS-D exhibited urgency (63%, p < 0.005); this pattern was maintained during lipids. Intraduodenal lipids increase visceral sensitivity in both IBS-C and IBS-D; symptoms specificity in response to rectal distension is maintained in the postprandial period. Lipids may be responsible for the postprandial symptoms exacerbation in IBS.The American Journal of Gastroenterology 03/2005; 100(2):383-9. DOI:10.1111/j.1572-0241.2005.40100.x · 10.76 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: The resistance of Helicobacter pylori to antibiotics has been advocated as a major cause of treatment failure, and antimicrobial sensitivity testing has been proposed to improve efficacy; however, its role before first-line therapy has not been investigated in detail. To assess whether antimicrobial sensitivity testing improves the eradication rate of first-line anti-Helicobacter treatments and to compare the effectiveness of ranitidine bismuth citrate and omeprazole in the presence of H. pylori resistance to antibiotics. Two hundred and forty-two patients were assigned to either empirical or antimicrobial sensitivity testing-based treatment; within each group, subjects were further randomized to receive ranitidine bismuth citrate, 400 mg b.d., tinidazole, 500 mg b.d., and clarithromycin, 500 mg b.d., or omeprazole, 20 mg b.d., clarithromycin, 500 mg b.d., and amoxicillin, 1 g b.d., for 1 week, with substitution of the resistant antibiotic in the antimicrobial sensitivity testing-based treatment group. Eradication rates were 67% [confidence interval (CI), 55-79%] in the empirical treatment group and 76% (CI, 65-87%) in the antimicrobial sensitivity testing-based group (P=N.S.). The overall success rate was 60% (CI, 51-69%) with omeprazole and 82% (CI, 73-91%) with ranitidine bismuth citrate (P<0.03); the latter overcame antibiotic resistance in 12 of 15 strains vs. zero of eight strains by omeprazole. Antimicrobial sensitivity testing before first-line treatment does not improve the eradication rate, which is greater when ranitidine bismuth citrate is included in the treatment.Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics 10/2003; 18(8):821-7. DOI:10.1046/j.1365-2036.2003.01757.x · 5.73 Impact Factor
Article: 49 P Role of the antibiotic sensitivity test before helicobacter pylori eradication treatments in naive patientsDigestive and Liver Disease 06/2002; 34. DOI:10.1016/S1590-8658(02)90088-5 · 2.96 Impact Factor
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On Thursday, August 29, President Obama visited Binghamton, New York, and was met by a diverse collection of citizens. On one side were organized opponents of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, protesting the President's more-than-tacit support for an industrial practice with significant impacts on local communities. On the other side, members of the Joint Landowners Coalition hosted a picnic endorsing the economic and environmental benefits fracking would bring to New York. Similar face-offs have been staged recently at political events in Ohio, Colorado, and elsewhere. But while anti-fracking sentiment fomented by national environmental organizations have focused on groundwater contamination and fugitive greenhouse gases, the protests and recent surveys indicate that communities are far more concerned about issues like increased trucking traffic, pollution from gas processing plants, and the industrialization of virgin landscapes.
As fracking activists of all stripes continue their campaigns, it is crucial that the oil and gas industry itself intervene to bridge dialogues, welcome criticisms, and demonstrate proactive efforts to make fracking safer and cleaner. Cooperation with affected communities should be a key priority of industry as the steward of precious national resources.
Arguments about the local land use impacts of natural gas drilling are at the heart of protestors' concerns. Opponents argue that dotting landscapes with fracking wells could permanently spoil the countryside, and that the additional roads and construction traffic would be noisy and polluting. Fracking wells require additional infrastructure and a flow of large trucks to bring sand, water, and drilling gear to each site. The potential for groundwater contamination, improper wastewater disposal, and fugitive methane leakage also rank on the list of concerns, although recent research indicates these cause less worry than groups like the Sierra Club would suggest.
A complex response to America's fracking boom was inescapable. Energy modernization, as exhibited by the switch from coal to gas in the United States, is fundamentally a transition towards cheaper, cleaner fuels. But tradeoffs are inevitable. Valid concerns remain over the environmental impacts of fracking, including groundwater contamination by methane and fracking fluid, wastewater disposal, landscape and ecosystem impacts, and fugitive methane leakage.
The gas industry should embrace, rather than dismiss, the criticisms it faces. While cherry-picking and hyperbole are no doubt employed against the shale gas revolution, particularly by national and celebrity activists who use local concerns as a smokescreen for their anti-natural gas agenda, many local concerns are legitimate and valid. The industrialization of landscapes unaccustomed to large-scale energy development can have as significant impacts as the economic boon brought to many communities by abundant gas reserves.
When considering the environmental impacts of fracking we must also consider the impacts of the other energy sources that it displaces. Coal now supplies less than 40% of America's electricity needs, compared to about 50% in 2007. Without the expansion of shale gas in the United States coal's share in the energy mix would be much higher than its current historical low.
In our recent Breakthrough Institute report, "Coal Killer: How Natural Gas Fuels the Clean Energy Revolution," we argue for clear, effective regulations as an essential part of continued shale gas development. Regulators should look to best practices in states with experience overseeing oil and gas industries and enforce rules requiring shale developers to seal wells properly to prevent groundwater contamination. Rules requiring wells to be sited at a safe distance away from residential and municipal wells, freshwater springs, streams, and wetlands should be strictly enforced.
Regulatory enforcement will certainly prove essential in many cases, but just as crucial is the need for the industry to take the lead in cleaning up its act. Both to gain the trust of affected communities, and as stewards of American energy and natural resources, oil and gas companies have a responsibility to work proactively to mitigate chemical contamination, fugitive emissions, and depletion of local water resources. This work has already begun. Recommendations from the Environmental Defense Fund, the World Resources Institute, and the Center for Sustainable Shale Development should and are being embraced by industry.
The shale revolution is nothing if not disruptive, mostly for the better. But gas proponents who ignore the ongoing industrialization of landscapes do so to the peril of American energy modernization. If the US shale revolution is to stand as a global model for climate action, as we believe it should, then industry will have to take the first steps towards making shale production as clean, safe, and sustainable as possible.
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As someone who lives in central NY and has an anti-fracking sign in his front yard, the main problem I have with respect to regulation as the means to assure that fracking is done properly is the ratio of wells to the number of personnel who will be enforcing the regulations. Here in NY, if it's ever given the green light, we will have a few hundred people trying to oversee tens of thousands of wells. There is no way that can be anything more than a rubber stamp.
My other reason for keeping that sign is that even with ideal fracking and usage of the natural gas, it simply will not result in sufficient CO2 reduction. Better than continued coal usage, yes, but not enough.
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OMG! Breakthrough is sort of on the right track. Regulations can simply be rules of the game. If one breaks the rules one make amends, pays up or gets out of the game (after cleaning up ones mess). Regulation is bad for lawyers and high paid consultants, since it takes the mystery out. Regulation can be bad for plant and field managers or surrounding citizens (the ones most effected). These are the guys/gals who have to make sense of the sometimes complete meaninglessness - especially when regs are written by well paid super bright 24 year olds working for a government contractor, think tank or consultanting firm with absolutely no experience (and sadly interest) in the applied area. This is actually Washington's mode of operation on reg writing. More plant engineers writing regs - less think tankers, damnit. The back-and-forth, editiing and finalization of regs has to be open.
BUT! Regulations don't make any sense after 10 years into an activity, which seems to have been expressly orchestrated. The group mainly against any regulations is finance. They want to trade a cheap commodity, boost the price and skim a quick billion. So I'm not very convinced. Yet!
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It is a human drama quite as engrossing as the story of the grand strategic deception upon which it hangs.
She pictured chatty, engrossing interviews with like-minded creative types.
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i have oticed that my son needs a lot of help with playing. what i mean is that when he plays its very limited and after a few minutes of anything he starts to just smash things around while yelling woohoo....etc. seems like he plays better when i or my DH are playing with him but shouldnt he be able to play on his own for a good amount on time? he also has a 20 month old brother who he plays with at times but mostly he plays on his own.
is this normal play behavior
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I don't have a boy (yet), but from what I've observed it seems that boys have a harder time playing on their own than girls do. I would try to find something that he's really interested in, it seems that boys get hooked on something they like and play well in that realm, whereas girls can go with the flow better.
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Hailey Reagan born 8/7/2009 and Nathan Cyril born 6/6/2013
Mom to Charlie 7/6/09 and Henry 6/28/14!!
Its an individual thing.Some kids are great on their own,others want interaction or need encouragement.
My 4 year old daughter plays really well by herself, but she does like to go GODZILLA on stuff too. lol
Make sure you turn the TV off. Kids have a shorter attention span when the TV is on.
Most of my son's playing involves smashing things like action heros or trucks/cars together and yelling woohoo! He can be pretty content doing that by himself for a while.
My son plays pretty well by him self with his action fingers.
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> Auditor Blasts Pennsylvania Toll Road Mismanagement
Auditor Blasts Pennsylvania Toll Road Mismanagement
Motorist toll revenue exploited by Pennsylvania Turnpike officials for personal use, according to state auditor.
Friends of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are getting a free ride. In a report released Tuesday, Auditor General Jack Wagner blasted the state-run toll road's culture of freebies lavished on political allies, the lack of transparency and accountability as well as the money-losing financial gambles that the Turnpike Commission used to finance its debt.
Unlike motorists who must pay up to $46.30 for a single trip across the state, the toll route's 2104 employees can travel for free any time they wish for personal travel by flashing their employee badge at a toll booth. Special "non-revenue" E-ZPass units were also bestowed upon 5000 consultants, contractors, politicians and state officials so they could travel without paying as well.
"We believe this policy violates the Trust Indenture, which states that toll-free travel is to be for official use only," the audit report stated. "Additionally, the Turnpike Commission has little control over the devices used for granting toll-free travel, which could lead to possible cases of abuse.... This generous perk lacks little oversight and comes at a time when most other turnpike travelers face rising tolls, and when the Turnpike itself is faced with mounting debt."
The free travel amounted to $5.5 million worth of trips, although the auditor believes this is an underestimate because no records are kept of employee use of this perk. The governor's office received 21 free transponders, the lieutenant governor received one, and state department of transportation officials received eight.
The governor appoints four commissioners to four-year terms to manage the toll road. In addition to $26,000 in salaries, the commissioners enjoyed $539,201 in benefits over the audit period. No limits were placed on expense accounts for commissioners traveling to conferences around the world. Commissioners stayed in luxury hotel suites and received free vehicles and electronic devices for personal use, all paid for with toll revenue. The report cited one commissioner writing off a $494 restaurant bill in Harrisburg in February 2010.
"As Harrisburg-based auditors, we know the above examples to be relatively expensive meal charges -- certainly for one person, and especially so, when analyzing for prudency," the report stated. "For example, for a restaurant tab to total nearly $500, we would hope it represented a meal for a large group of people conducting Turnpike business and involving no alcohol. However, because the expense voucher included no mention as to the number of attendees or the purpose of the meal, we could not determine that information... There is a complete lack of transparency as to what the Turnpike reimbursed commissioners for using toll customers' monies."
The auditors were also concerned that the Turnpike used a financial instrument known as a swap to speculate on the direction interest rates might move. The toll road made the wrong bet on rates, losing $109 million in taxpayer funds in the process.
"The fundamental guiding principle in handling public funds is that they should never be exposed to the risk of financial loss," the report concluded. "Swaps may be perfectly acceptable in the private sector, where private citizens are free to decide how much risk they can tolerate when their own money is at stake. But swaps should have no role in government, where the taxpayers' money is at stake."
A copy of the report is available in a 1mb PDF file at the source link below.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Performance Audit
(Pennsylvania Auditor General, 1/8/2013)
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NEW ORLEANS - World-renowned stars and home folks who love New Orleans' rich musical heritage crowded into a historic theater Friday to bid farewell in words and song to Allen Toussaint, a prolific songwriter, performer and producer who died last week at age 77.
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Crna River in western Macedonia
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The Crna (also Crna Reka, Macedonian: Црна Река (help·info) or Reka Crna) is a river in the Republic of Macedonia, right tributary of the Vardar. It runs though much of the south and west of the country. Its source is in the mountains of western Macedonia, west of Kruševo. It flows through the village Sopotnica, and southwards through the plains east of Bitola. At Brod (Novaci Municipality) it turns northeast, and it flows into the Vardar between Rosoman and Gradsko.
Thus, the river makes a bend of almost 180 degrees east of Bitola. This bend was part of the Macedonian Front in World War I. It was known to the allied forces as the Cerna Bend or Cerna Loop, and two major battles were fought here : the Battle of the Cerna Bend (1916) and the Battle of the Cerna Bend (1917).
The name Crna means "black river" in Macedonian, a translation of its earlier Thracian name, Erigon, meaning "black", akin to Greek érebos, "darkness"; Armenian erek, "evening"; Old Norse røkkr, "darkness"; Gothic riqis, "darkness"; Sanskrit rájas, "night"; Tocharian B orkamo, "dark".[1]
- ^ Katičic', Radoslav. Ancient Languages of the Balkans. Paris: Mouton, 1976: 147
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Wilson Center stupidity II
Regarding the August Wilson Center for African American Culture: I cannot see how throwing more taxpayer money behind an already failed and bankrupt venture serves any public interest. Build a hotel, make it profitable, return the center back to being a taxpaying entity.
How do Pittsburgh's mayor and Allegheny County's chief executive not support that? As our trustees to manage the finances of this city and county, they should accept the revenue that a hotel can bring. The center has brought zero dollars in revenue to anyone, at least anyone who has paid into it.
I'm sure all that money and funding went somewhere! Anyone get audited or un-audited? Yet, we continue to waste time and money on a failed, bankrupt venture. Why do the general bankruptcy laws not apply to the center?
I am the owner of a restaurant and jazz club across the street from that immensely huge failure, and I placed my financial future and hopes on something as beautiful as the center, but it just did not work! Like a bad relationship, let it go. Move on.
Build a hotel, allow the 900 block of Liberty Avenue time to heal and grow in a positive direction.
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Monument Valley, Arizona, USA
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Captured at twilight in the remote portion of Monument Valley, accessible only with a professional Navajo guide. Ironically many consider Monument Valley in Utah; however the Navajo Tribal Park spans both Utah and Arizona, and in fact most of its predominant features, including this one, are located in Arizona.
Morning Moon
Utah Lake, Utah, USA
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The morning glow of sunrise captured on the east-facing slopes of the mountains along Utah Lake. The frigid winter temperatures caused a murky layer of mist at the base of the hills. The full moon had perfect timing to position itself right where I needed.
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
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I awoke early on my wedding anniversary to enjoy a beautiful sunrise overlooking the Snake River as a foreground to the majestic Tetons of Grand Teton National Park. I knew exactly where I was going, as I had been here many times before. This is one of my favorite places, as it is due to my admiration of one of the greats, Ansel Adams, to find peace and serenity. Here I capture a quick burst of shots, then stood and admired the colors changing on the Rocky Mountains. What a magnificent experience!
Wasatch Dawn
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
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Late fall, early winter sunrise over the Wasatch Mountains in the Salt Lake Valley. The light blazed as it peaked over the crest, between Lone Peak and Mount Timpanogos.
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
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** This image and others are featured in the Bighorn Gallery at the Dead Horse Point State Park Visitor Center Sep to Oct, 2015 **
I visited this area as a young boy, long ago. I come back frequently to the area, and somehow kept forgetting to stop here. Thanks to a recent post by fellow photographer, it reminded me of this hidden treasure in the Wasatch Mountains. So I jumped in the Jeep with my son and several other photographers. We hiked up to the spot, and due to our late departure, we maintained a quick pace up the hill. The hike was grueling. Upon reaching the lake, I knew I only had a couple minutes to setup and capture what I wanted. Within moments the sun was gone. It was then, with more even light, a gentle breeze began, causing yellow light to reflect in all directions. Click.
Evening Layers
Wasatch Mountains, Utah, USA
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High in the Wasatch Mountains, I enjoyed a beautiful sunset with the company of my wife. Under the cool temperatures of late summer, we watch the sun recede over the distant horizon. The lowers lines blazed red, while the upper layers turned orange and yellow. I then glanced at the evening layers, made more prominent by a gentle haze. The warm tones glowed all around!
Lake Tahoe, Nevada, USA
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I came across this scene around mid-day, and sat there awaiting the right light, watching the sun sink down on the horizon over the California side of the lake, inch by inch, until it gently touched the rocks. Once there, I began madly snapping the shutter release, trying to capture the contrast between the warm skies and cool tone and motion of the roaring waves! A great end to a marvelous day!
Florida Breeze
The Keys, Florida, USA
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For a week I spent an evening in The Keys with my family in search of beautiful beaches. This particular night the light went magic as we approached this beautiful scene. I grabbed my camera, and as I setup for this shot, I felt a warm Florida breeze, but it was not enough to ward off pesky visitors -- I was nearly ate alive by mosquitoes, yuck! In the end, it was worth the blood-giving price. What a scene to enjoy!
Emerald Dawn
Lake Tahoe, California, USA
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I arose at 4:45 in the morning with my son, and we rushed to this pre-determined area to capture the sun as it dawned over Emerald Bay. From this perspective we capture California in the foreground and Nevada in the distance. We glanced from several spots before selecting this one --- The smooth water, with Fannette Island centered in the bay, with the flowing river far below --- they felt to be the perfect spot to capture the rays of the sun shining down over the distant horizon!
Under Clear Skies
Lake Tahoe, Nevada, USA
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My goal this year was to visit Lake Tahoe during summer. I realized last week I had not fulfilled this task, so in a last-ditch effort caught the Amtrak train to Reno and drove down to Tahoe for 3 days of shooting.
The lake is so huge, it is a difficult task to determine where you want to be for sunset --- there are so many good views from the Nevada and California side! About two hours before sundown, I determined this was the spot! Although I was yearning for drama on the horizon, all shooting was under clear skies. Notwithstanding this setback, the sun cast an amazing glow on the normally white rocks of the shoreline, providing its own kind of drama. The waves raged on the shore, and a long exposure helped capture the intense blues!
Enduring Winter
North Cascades National Park, Washington, USA
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Although I visited Washington in early summer, the enduring winter just seemed to linger in the Cascade Mountains. Snow persisted in glacier-like patterns throughout the forest. So glad I decided to wear long pants! The air was filled in a bone-chilling breeze, and the area was covered in an overcast layer. Just as I was about to give up on the light, a little glimmer of sunset's rays cast through the layer onto Mount Shuksan. I pointed the camera in that direction and captured this shot.
Dawn of a New Day
The Turks and Caicos Islands
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I set my alarm at 5:45 AM to catch the early morning light of the Caribbean coast in The Turks and Caicos Islands. As I peered outside the villa, the color before me was incredible! I grabbed my camera gear and raced to the shore. I literally ran several hundred yards to this viewpoint, so that I could capture the sun peaking just under the branches of this overlying tree. It is in moments like this that I fall in love with nature all over again!
Clouds and Wind
Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA
As I walked the lakeshore among the Tetons, I encountered several "bear warning" signs. Admitedly the signs were a little intimidating. Nevertheless I remained out in nearly complete darkness to capture one of the most beautiful sunsets I have experienced. And thankfully so, as shooting sunset on the Wyoming side of the Tetons is critically dependent on one element.... clouds. I fully believe it is better to be lucky than good, and this shot proves it. The clouds and wind combined to create a mood that exceptional. I used a polarizer to flatten the rough waters and capture the reflecting light. What a colorful scene!
Glacier Glow
Glacier National Park, Montana, USA
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Late evening glow in Glacier National Park. I raced the setting sun, with a pre-determined location for best light. Unfortunately I mis-timed my arrival, so the precarious cliffs in the area seemed like such a burden. I arrived just in time to capture sunset's peak light from within Flathead Indian Reservation! Beautiful Glacier!!
Glacier Blue
Glacier National Park, Montana, USA
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Late blue hour at Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park. While exiting the park, I noticed gentle, smooth waves on the lake, and within them was a yellow glow from late twilight. Just had to snag it! Surprisingly enough, this is my first photo expedition to Montana, and amazed at the beautiful country!
Seattle Dawning
Seattle, Washington, USA
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I have been trying for this shot for years. Each time Mount Rainier was shrouded by clouds or haze. Finally had some luck! The glow on the distant mountain only lasted a short while. Grand evening as the light dawns an evening sky!
Oregon, USA
** Featured in the Bighorn Gallery at Deadhorse Point State Park, March 1 - April 29, 2014
I enjoyed an evening walking solitary on an unnamed beach in southern Oregon. I had just witnessed an incredible light show at another vantage point. And now since sunset had passed about 45 minutes previously, I decided to walk around to soak in the remaining light of the evening. As I reached a particular spot I saw waves flowing evenly along the flat sand, creating patterns and symmetrical lines. I had to take another shot! I setup for a long exposure, permitting a wide range of pastel color to surface. The essence of the moment... peace, harmony, and solace.
Wasatch Sunrise
Salt Lake Valley, Utah, USA
Winter sunrise captured from the vantage point of West Jordan, Utah. The Wasatch Mountains extend from central Utah northward through the metropolitan areas of Provo, Salt Lake City, Ogden, and then up to the Utah-Idaho border. This mountain range is colloquially referred to as the "Wasatch Range," Wasatch Front," or simply "Wasatch." The mountains are rugged and almost always sport a fantastic sunrise as the sun elevates from the east over the peaks. This particular winter morning brought about a splendid array of color shining through the clouds, with the snow-covered mountains nearly glowing. The highest peak visible in this image is Lone Peak, at 11,253 feet (3,430 meters), and is the landmark found within the Lone Peak Wilderness Area.
Notes from Artist:
+ 60" print of this image is only recommended if the viewing distance is 4+ feet (1.2+ meters); Otherwise 48" is recommended.
On the Playa
Death Valley National Park, California, USA
I had the incredible opportunity of visiting Death Valley this winter. And just two days before arrival, a major thunderstorm dropped a large amount of rain throughout the park. Although this is great news for the vegetation, the news was not well-received considering I would be visiting the Playa. Notwithstanding the risk of not being able to walk on the Playa due to mud, I persisted with my plans of visiting the site. I pushed the visit to the end of the week, so that the mud would have a chance to dry. To my good fortunate the warm sun over the week dried the ground, even so much to the point there was no trace of mud or water anywhere in the immediate area. And even better, I was treated with an incredible light display!
Rolling Mist Through Arches
Arches National Park, Utah, USA
At the end of a three-day trip to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, a group of three photographers (Dustin LeFevre, Steve Howa, and me) chose to shoot in the Windows Section of Arches. As we drove up through the entrance, overcast skies dominated the area. But as we entered the Windows, the sky broke just enough for rays of sun to highlight the ground. Then just as suddenly a layer of fog quickly rolled through. The fog essentially ruined any chance of a shot; however just after sundown the sun lit up the sky and the fog dissipated just enough to capture this last shot of the night.... rolling mist through Arches.
Arizona/Utah Border, USA
Late winter sunset along Arizona | Utah border, capturing the silhouette of a tree and a man in a stark, desert wilderness setting. The lone, nude man calmly rests seated on the sandstone floor, reminiscing about life and the beauty of the world.
This particular winter sunset provided a reflective scene without even a breeze or cloud, just a gentle and inspirational moment.
Hint of Fall
Provo Canyon, Utah, USA
Mid-September always brings interesting weather to Utah, from cold, windy weather to warm, sunny days. This particular chilly evening came the day after a fall "winter" storm passed through the area. The fall season is well upon the state of Utah.
Provo Canyon, Utah, USA
Mid-September always brings interesting weather to Utah, from cold, windy weather to warm, sunny days. This particular chilly evening came the day after a fall "winter" storm passed through the area. The fall season is well upon the state of Utah.
Serenade Flow
Oregon, USA
Sunset along southwestern Oregon's coast. Light had been dull and uninteresting most of the day, then suddenly at day's end the clouds on the horizon broke up and the sun blazed! A gentle mist flowed all around, and as the sun set, colors changed dramatically from a vibrant orange, to more pink and purple. What a fantastic moment to be a photographer! A special thanks to friend and photographer, Dustin LeFevre for being such great company!


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The Sims, In The Style of Pokémon
YouTuber Hat-Loving Gamer has imagined and animated a life simulation game based in the Pokémon world. So, yes, think The Sims meets Pocket Monsters. »
YouTuber Hat-Loving Gamer has imagined and animated a life simulation game based in the Pokémon world. So, yes, think The Sims meets Pocket Monsters. »
After going to work with the first expansion pack, The Sims 4 is adding a European-themed world this fall with Get Together. While the intercontinental additions seem nice, the coolest part of the new expansion is a fleshed out friendship system. »
Behold, the debut trailer for Sims 4's next expansion pack, called Get Together. The pack features a new, European-themed destination, and copious amounts of partying. It will be available in November.
They've already added working hotels and K-12 schools to The Sims 4. But Sims modders still haven't had enough. Will they ever? Let's hope not. »
The Sims is a very additive game. It never really stops or "ends" the way many single-player games do; it just keeps getting bigger and bigger. This week, a handful of small but much-needed new tools dropped into The Sims 4. »
The supreme court wasn't just copying Fire Emblem when it ruled in favor of same-sex marriage today. Gay unions have been around for quite some time in video games. Let's look back at marriage equality's rich history in the virtual world. »
Well here's a nice little piece of content. In its latest update for The Sims 4 today, EA added a whole new world to the game. No, not the Aladdin kind. But that would be pretty awesome too. »
The Sims modders. Is there anything they can't do? »
The Sims 4 had a controversial launch last fall for one main reason: unlike its immediate predecessor, the game didn't feature toddlers. Not much has changed in the months since. And for many longtime fans, that's the entire problem with The Sims 4. And why they're walking away from their beloved game series. »
The Sims 4 is releasing its first "Stuff Pack" next week on May 19th for $10, EA has announced. It's a "Luxury Pack," which means it adds a bunch of fancy high-end furniture and clothing to the game, as well as two objects with new Sim actions associated with them: a drinking fountain and a banquet table. Snazzy! »
It's probably not a surprise that the man who created The Sims and SimCity wants you to make stories out of your life. His most famous creations let players spin bizarre melodramas from how they managed (or fiendishly ignored) the needs of either an entire city or a single family. But, Wright's next big project is all… »
The next project from the man who created SimCity and Spore isn't a game. Thred launches today from Will Wright's Syntertainment. It's a life-sharing "mobile toolkit" app that lets users curate their photos, links and videos into shareable slideshows that can be decorated with stickers, filters and captions. We'll… »
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The Sims 4's first expansion pack launched in late March with a lot of exciting promises. New careers, and corresponding workplaces! Better yet, aliens! If only we knew then what we know now. We might've been able to prepare for the extraterrestrial invasion and the sudden spate of unwanted male pregnancies. »
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The Sims 4's first expansion pack comes out this week. In addition to all the cool new career-focused additions Get To Work brings to the game, it also adds aliens into the mix. Here's what you need to do to find them. »
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Beschreibung: The Lodge At Pico BonitoThe Lodge at Pico Bonito is a luxury nature resort located on Honduras' Caribbean coast, nestled within the magnificent rainforest of the Pico Bonito National Park. The backcountry road leading to The Lodge at Pico Bonito passes through the lush greenery of coffee and cacao plantations before arriving at the handsome wood and stone main lodge set against the backdrop of the towering peaks of the Nombre de Dios Mountain Range. Raised wooden walkways join the main lodge to the restaurant and conference buildings, each located with views of the forested slopes of the 8,000 foot Pico Bonito. In the foreground sits the inviting pool and terrace with its own bar shaded by an intricately woven palm thatch roof. Nearby, a river deck overlooks the cascading clear waters of the Río Corinto. The restaurant, with its airy ambience and open views, offers exquisite Meso-American cuisine. The adjoining bar and terraces provide the perfect place to meet other guests and share tales of the day's adventures or simply relax with a book from their library. From the main buildings, gravel pathways lead through the lush tropical landscape of the grounds to the secluded guest cabins, tucked within the dense foliage of coffee and cacao trees. The luxuriously appointed cabins are the perfect marriage of rustic elegance and all the comforts of home. Trails run throughout the 200-acre property and into the adjacent Pico Bonito National Park. Climb their observation tower for a superb view of the dense rainforest that surrounds you or for glimpses of the Bay Islands offshore. Their guides will help you identify many of the more than 275 species of birds that inhabit the area. Jaguars, ocelots, kinkajous, peccaries, and several species of monkey have been sighted. Trails lead to numerous nearby waterfalls where you can swim in the crystal mountain waters, home to wild river otters and tayras. The Lodge at Pico Bonito has been designed to offer guests a wide range of activities and experiences. A short walk takes you to the Tropical Butterfly Farm or you can choose to visit the nearby Amaras Bird Rehabilitation Center and tropical farms on horseback or mountain bikes. The Lodge at Pico Bonito's activities desk will arrange tours to numerous destinations including horseback riding, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, touring the ancient Mayan ruins of Copán, and diving and snorkeling amidst the coral reefs of the Bay Islands. Whether relaxing on your private cabin deck, enjoying a drink by the pool, searching for new species for your "life list" of birds, or exploring the rainforest, this is the perfect place to do it!
Beschreibung der Zimmer: The Lodge At Pico Bonito22 luxury palm rooted cabins, connected by walkways to the pool, terrace and open-plan restaurant.
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The original recipe did not call for sausage. But I think the sausage complete the meal and gave a little added extra flavor to it. Serve with a side of garlic bread and you have a meal.
- In a skillet, cook ground chuck, pork sausage, onion and garlic until meat is cooked.
- Drain meat and add to crock-pot.
- Add in 2 Cans Diced Tomatoes, Italian Seasoning and Salt
- Cook on low for 3 hours.
- 30 minutes prior to serving, add in spinach, cooked pasta and mozzarella cheese.
- Switch to high, and cook for 30 minutes.
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Seeking a Cancer-Free World
November 30, 2015,
The ethicists consider patronizing a store whose values you don't support and keeping secrets for a neighbor.
The exoneration of one of the women jailed for violating abortion laws is a victory, but much remains to be done.
A North Carolina law that required physicians to perform an ultrasound, display the sonogram and describe the fetus to women seeking abortions is unconstitutional, a federal appeals court ruled Monday.
A lower court had found that the law, which limits the availability of medicinal, nonsurgical abortions, had imposed an undue burden on women.
Oklahoma District Court Judge Robert Stuart said Wednesday that he would allow a law that restricts abortion-inducing drugs to take effect as planned on Nov. 1.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked enforcement of Louisiana's new abortion law that requires doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges to a hospital within 30 miles of their clinics.
The development will leave just one facility in the Cincinnati area offering surgical abortions and none offering late-term abortions.
A federal judge said the law requiring doctors to have admitting privileges at local hospitals severely restricted access to an abortion.
Members of the government's volunteer corps should receive the same coverage as other federal workers.
Arizona's rules on the use of abortion drugs are likely to be struck down and will continue to be blocked while a lawsuit against them plays out, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday.


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Stafford historian launches walks down memory lane
Posted: April 05, 2014|
A LOCAL historian is putting her best foot forward with a new series of guided walks exploring the hidden corners of Staffordshire - and further afield.
This is the 24th year that Margaret George, the founder of the Staffordshire History Group, has organised trips down memory lane for local history enthusiasts.
And Mrs George, of Great Haywood, says there is still plenty to be discovered.
"I got the idea of history walks when I was a history student myself, and our lecturer would take us to churches and other historic buildings, but we didn't get the chance to explore the communities around them," she explained.
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"The walks are designed to give a more rounded picture of the past, and the wealth of history to be discovered on our doorsteps is amazing."
Mrs George's expertise and contacts mean that groups can often look round private homes not usually open to the public.
And such behind-the-scenes glimpses are particularly fascinating, she added.
"It is inspiring to see the time and devotion that householders put in to preserving historic properties, and they all have an interesting story to tell," Mrs George said.
This year's first visit, on April 13, is to the village of Colton, near Rugeley, and its church, and will include a talk on recent excavations near the church, which have revealed historic artefacts.
Izaak Walton's Cottage, Shallowford is the destination on April 27, with a picnic in the herb garden. The visit will explore the history of the timber-framed cottage with its 17th century furniture, kitchen and fishing exhibition.
The day will also include a visit to nearby Shallowford House, a 19th century house now used as a retreat centre by the Diocese of Lichfield.
A visit scheduled for May 11 is to Bobbington, near Wolverhampton and Blakelands, a Queen Anne mansion which is now a hotel.
And on May 25, the destination is Market Drayton, with the aim of exploring its Saxon origins and its links with Clive of India.
Further details of all the walks are available from Margaret George on 01889 882472, or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com


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Hi guys,
I'm planning to use two touch screens for my carputer. I want one dedicated for GPS, and the other for everything else. Basically, when watching a film or whatever, I ALWAYS want to be able to see where I am via GPS.
Does anyone know if this is possible, and any possible conflicts it may cause. I did search (before you all start posting the :search: icon), but all the threads I managed to find (using the word dual, two isn't liked 'cos it's too short ;)) seemed to relate to both screens displaying the exact same content (therefore it's two mice on the same screen), whereas mine is two mice on two separate displays. Obviously I realise I'll need a second graphics card to power the second monitor, but if anyone could give me any information on this I'd be grateful.
How do the two monitors work anyway, is it like one LONG desktop? What if I wanted one 10" (mounted in front of the passenger) for DVDs running at a high res, and the other is a 7" (mounted in the dash DIN slot). Will the different resolutions cause any problems?
I also plan to use two normal screens in the back too. These are primarily for media, so they'll display whatever the main screen is displaying, but I would like (for the sake of versitility) if they could also display what's on the second screen (GPS) too.


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08I Am Legend: How Audiences – Real Or GoPro'ed – Can Affect Your Mind And Performance
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ColdAsIce.TV Turns 50 - Grete Eliassen, Keri Herman and Meg Olenick Drop Their 50th CAI Video
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Female Sports Fans, Ski Video Fans Rejoice as ColdAsIce.TV Turns 50, Dropping Their 50th Video. ColdAsIce.TV is winding up the first winter of production by releasing this 50th webisode.
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CAI Turns Fiddy is a celebratory edit that looks back at some of the best footage from the first 50 videos, CAI turns 50 puts a fun twist on some footage that viewers of the site know and love. The 50th edit contains skiing footage, lifestyle footage, and you'll want to watch the credits for a special fan favorite who makes a return.
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DC's New 52: Reviews and Discussion (Spoilers welcolme and likely)
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What are your thoughts and opinions on it so far?
Fun and frustrating it's nice to have a place to jump on with new titles and lots of new titles I'm glad DC at least tried to have titles featuring more obscure characters like OMAC. However we lost a lot of great things like the entire JSA and most of the characters associated with it a lot of other characters are still MIA.
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What books are you currently still reading? What have been your favorites?
I'm still reading Swamp Thing I've also really liked the dark titles as a whole.
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Has it been worth it for you? Are you more invested in the 52'Verse than the DCU before it?
I'd say I've invested in about the same amount of time and money currently into DC as if there was no reboot since a lot of things could have been done without the reboot like the new Swamp Thing title. Ironically I dumped the main GL title thinking that they'd wipe all the old GL continuity but as it turned out the GL book were least affected by the changes and I agree with that since if it isn't broke don't fix it. (internet whining about Johns not withstanding)
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If anything...it's made me embrace Marvel again.
The main things that keep me from embracing Marvel again is the 3.99 price point on their books.
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This is a 4x4 jeep which first came to Colombia after the Second World War. They are commonly known as "mechanical mules" due to the important work they do for farmers. These vehicles are a part of the culture of hundreds of families dedicated to the cultivation of coffee, plantain and other crops, which is why they are frequently given a personal touch by their loving owners with showy decorations and accessories. We use this essential part of our cultural heritage on the tours to "Chorros de Lolo", "Estación Pereira", "Alto del Nudo", "Nevado Santa Isabel" and on some private tours to other places in the region.
Also known as "bus escalera" ("ladder bus"), these are traditional Colombian buses which have been creatively adapted for rural public transport. They are characterized by their striking colors; mostly yellow, blue and red, the colors of our national flag. We use this mode of transport to travel to the starting point of the tour "Cascada Los Frailes". We also use it on the tour "Estación Pereira" to return to the city of Pereira.
This is a local means of transport which is basically a wooden platform with ball bearings on its four corners. It is propelled along by a motorcycle which has been specially adapted to move along old railway tracks. This Colombian mode of transport is possible on the tour to "Estación Pereira" and in San Cipriano (Department of Valle del Cauca).
This is basically a steel basket with wooden walls suspended on steel cables, which allows us to cross a river, canyon or sloping mountainside, by simply relying on human strength to push it along. In Colombia, this mode of transport it is used by our farmers as a tool for transporting agricultural products down from the great mountains of our country. On the tour Estación Pereira, we cross the River Cauca by garrucha, just on the border between Risaralda and Caldas.
Hiking trail "Cascada Los Frailes" - Pereira, Risaralda
Hiking trail "Chorros de Don Lolo" - Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda
Hiking trail "Ruta del Mono Aullador" - Pereira, Risaralda
Hiking trail "Valle de Cocora" - Salento, Quindío
"Chorros de Don Lolo" - Santa Rosa de Cabal, Risaralda
"Cascada Los Frailes" - Salento, Quindío
"Alto del Nudo" - Pereira - Dosquebradas, Risaralda
"Estación Pereira" - Pereira, Risaralda
RetroCiclas Mountain Bike Tours Colombia- Agencia Operadora de Turismo de Naturaleza y Aventura - Rechaza la explotación, la pornografía, el turismo sexual y demás formas de abuso sexual con menores y por lo tanto contribuye al cumplimiento de la ley 679 de 2001.


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Wolbachia infections that reduce immature insect survival: Predicted impacts on population replacement
1 Department of Entomology, College of Agriculture, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546-0091, USA
2 Department of Biology, Center for Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40502-0225, USA
BMC Evolutionary Biology 2011, 11:290 doi:10.1186/1471-2148-11-290Published: 5 October 2011
The evolutionary success of Wolbachia bacteria, infections of which are widespread in invertebrates, is largely attributed to an ability to manipulate host reproduction without imposing substantial fitness costs. Here, we describe a stage-structured model with deterministic immature lifestages and a stochastic adult female lifestage. Simulations were conducted to better understand Wolbachia invasions into uninfected host populations. The model includes conventional Wolbachia parameters (the level of cytoplasmic incompatibility, maternal inheritance, the relative fecundity of infected females, and the initial Wolbachia infection frequency) and a new parameter termed relative larval viability (RLV), which is the survival of infected larvae relative to uninfected larvae.
The results predict the RLV parameter to be the most important determinant for Wolbachia invasion and establishment. Specifically, the fitness of infected immature hosts must be close to equal to that of uninfected hosts before population replacement can occur. Furthermore, minute decreases in RLV inhibit the invasion of Wolbachia despite high levels of cytoplasmic incompatibility, maternal inheritance, and low adult fitness costs.
The model described here takes a novel approach to understanding the spread of Wolbachia through a population with explicit dynamics. By combining a stochastic female adult lifestage and deterministic immature/adult male lifestages, the model predicts that even those Wolbachia infections that cause minor decreases in immature survival are unlikely to invade and spread within the host population. The results are discussed in relation to recent theoretical and empirical studies of natural population replacement events and proposed applied research, which would use Wolbachia as a tool to manipulate insect populations.


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Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry talks with Roger Staubach and tight end Mike Ditka (89) on the sidelines during the 1972 Super Bowl game against Miami in this Jan. 16, 1972 photo, at New Orleans .
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The year began with Sollee releasing his first album, Learning to Bend, a collection of songs showcasing Sollee's range of voices and influences, as well as his distinctive cello playing. Originally conceived as an EP, Sollee over the years had amassed enough songs for a full-length album. A "prominent label out of Nashville" expressed interest in releasing the album, but Sollee balked. "It didn't make good business sense," he says. In the end, Sollee entered into a licensing agreement with sonaBLAST! Records to release the album.
Learning to Bend begins with the sparse "A Few Honest Words," an open letter to political leaders in the U.S. that perfectly captures what we've all been pleading for in a year of national turmoil: the truth. He cites Bob Dylan as a lyrical influence with the legend's ability to make his words ambiguous enough to resonate with a variety of people. "I try to never be too specific," Sollee says. "I'm trying to agitate the idea of what is happening. ["A Few Honest Words"] is not directed at one politician, but the culture of politics."
Throughout the album, Sollee's ability to set moods is apparent. Contrast the heaviness of the opener with the playful bounce of "How to See the Sun Rise" and the foot stomping shuffle of "Bury Me With My Car." On Learning to Bend, Sollee proves himself to be a mature and wide-ranging singer and songwriter, all the while also stretching the limits of his instrument. In addition, the 24-year-old displays a gift for interpretation, taking Sam Cooke's signature, soaring classic "A Change is Gonna Come," and writing his own inspiring song of change. Echoing Cooke's optimism when writing the song in 1963, Sollee incorporates his own updated lyrics and a popping rhythm, offering a refreshingly positive outlook toward the future.
"I can't totally identify with what Sam Cooke was feeling as a black American in the '60s," Sollee says, "but he was generally optimistic about the human spirit and pushing in a positive direction."
Playing an instrument traditionally associated with classical music, Sollee's early days as a cellist were spent playing it "as it was supposed to be played." It would take time for him to incorporate his own variety of tastes and influences into his playing. "Escaping that was the hardest thing, but it's not really something I needed to escape from," he says. "It's just a style. Technique grounded on style. I made a decision to know the path and history of the cello and to take it somewhere else."
Sollee's profound vocal and instrumental ability has caught the ear of several fellow musicians in recent year. He has a history of collaborating with other artists, beginning with Otis Taylor, an avant-garde bluesman, and in the group Uncle Earl, which features Abigail Washburn. He teamed with Washburn again this summer with The Sparrow Quartet. The group played traditional old-time American music fused with Washburn's Chinese-themed singing and lyrics. Though they initially had a difficult time with ticket sales, Sollee says, the group received favorable reactions from festival audiences.
During one of those festivals, the massive Bonnaroo Music & Arts festival, Sollee witnessed first-hand the Kanye West disaster. Soon after, Sollee posted a song to the hip-hop artist on his MySpace page, directly challenging West for his behavior and, in turn, became controversial himself for a brief period. Sollee became discouraged with West's response to criticism following the festival and wrote the song to reflect his disappointment. "In the end, I got mostly positive feedback. Some got upset, but it was an obvious recognition of his talent," says Sollee. "I hope he took it for what it is. As a fan, I just want to see him do more."
Another big timer who Sollee likes to rub elbows with is My Morning Jacket frontman and fellow Kentuckian Jim James. James, who calls Sollee "a major talent" with "amazing pipes," is featured on Sollee's new 2-song EP Something Worth Keeping (you can hear it here - dig James' back-up work on "Just A Song"), which is currently available here or on tour. Lucky for you Ben Sollee is on tour now.
Tour Dates:
11.06 - Atlanta GA / The 5 Spot
11.07 - Chapel Hill NC / Nightlight
11.08 - Washington DC / Iota
11.11 - Brooklyn NY / The Bell House
11.12 - New York NY / Mercury Lounge
11.13 - Philadelphia PA / World Cafe Live
11.17 - Chicago IL / Schuba's
11.18 - Minneapolis MN / 400 Club
11.21 - Seattle WA / TBA
11.22 - Portland OR / Balcony Bar At The Hawthorne Theatre
11.24 - San Francisco CA / Café Du Nord
11.25 - Los Angeles CA, Hotel Café
Check out "Few Honest Words Obama Remix" at myspace.com/bensollee.
"A Few Honest Words" By Ben Sollee feat. DJ 2nd Nature from A Few Honest Words on Vimeo.
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I was totally blown away by this guy seeing him play in Sparrow Quartet
I have to agree, I saw the Sparrow Quartet about two weeks ago, and they are all very accomplished musicians. They had great chemistry onstage that resulted in a lot humor that really brought the audience into the evening. When Abigail would introduce the different members, each would take that opportunity to solo or play a song that they had written, and Ben's was just great.
I was fortunate enough to see the sparrow quartet at bonnaroo, I almost melted standing up. Kudos to ben's solo endeavors!
I was fortunate enough to see Ben do a solo set, and a set with the Sparrow Quartet at the LEAF Festival in NC, a few weeks ago. He was brilliant! His solo set was my favorite show I saw that day!
This is definitely a top 10 album of 2008 for me, right now my list sits at (in no particular order):
Ben Sollee - Learning to Bend
Vampire Weekend
R.E.M - Accelerate
Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
My Morning Jacket - Evil Urges
Tv on the Radio - Dear Science
Ryan Adams - Cardinology
Alejandro Escovedo - Real Animal
Backyard Tire Fire - The Places We Lived
Lou Reed - Berlin : Live at St. Anns Warehouse


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