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Nations Environment Programme
Seas Programme
Dr. Ziad Abu-Ghararah, PERSGA Secretary General
In geological terms the Red Sea is a young ocean. Created
through separation of the Arabian plate from Africa, and located
in a predominantly arid latitudinal zone, a unique and wonderful
biodiversity has evolved. The region supports world renowned
coral reefs, lush mangroves and fertile seagrass beds. It
is home to endemic species of seabirds, reef fish and invertebrates.
Concern for the welfare of this beauty and the natural resources
of the region can be traced back to 1974 when the Arab League
Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO)
initiated a Programme for the region. In 1982 the plenipotentiaries
of the governments in the region signed the Regional Convention
for the Conservation of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Environment,
otherwise known as the Jeddah Convention, together with its
associated Protocol. The main focus of the Convention is the
prevention, reduction and fight against pollution. In accordance
with the Convention, a new Secretariat, the Regional Organization
for the Conservation of the Environment of the Red Sea and
Gulf of Aden (PERSGA) was formally announced in 1995 with
the headquarters in Jeddah.
From 1999 to 2003 PERSGA was the executing agency for the
Strategic Action Programme for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden,
funded through the GEF, implementing agencies (UNDP, UNEP,
and the World Bank), the Islamic Development Bank, and the
PERSGA member states. This Programme has provided a framework
for long-term conservation and management of coastal and marine
resources. Guided by a Regional Task Force and Working Groups
consisting of expert representatives from each of the PERSGA
member state, the Programme has integrated several complementary
components such as: the reduction of navigation risks and
marine pollution; sustainable use and management of living
marine resources; habitat and biodiversity conservation; development
of a Regional Network of Marine Protected Areas; support for
Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM); and the enhancement
of public awareness and participation.
Recent achievements have seen: a new vessel traffic separation
scheme put into operation in the southern Red Sea with the
approval of IMO; a regionally standardized system for the
collection of fisheries data has been prepared and two regional
training centres have been established to promote the sustainable
use of transboundary fisheries stocks through cooperative
management; surveys have been carried out to assess the regional
status of mangroves, turtles and breeding seabirds and Regional
Action Plans developed for their future conservation; and
public awareness and community participation through school
environmental clubs have been established within the region.
PERSGA has also prepared a Regional Programme of Action for
the Prevention of Pollution from Land-based Activities and
is executing two National Programmes of Action.
Future activities include: a Regional Environmental Monitoring
Programme in cooperation with the Coordinating Unit of the
Mediterranean Action Plan and the International Atomic Energy
Agency, Marine Environment Laboratory (IAEA/MEL); a Regional
Marine Emergency Mutual Aid Centre (MEMAC) is being established
in Hurghada to coordinate activities in the event of oil spills
and a Contingency Planning Action Plan is being put into effect;
steps have been taken towards the creation of a Regional Commission
for Fisheries; and a network of Marine Protected Areas is
being created throughout the region.
A draft Protocol Concerning the Conservation of Biological
Diversity and the Establishment of Protected Areas and a draft
Protocol on the Protection of the Marine Environment from
Land-based Sources of Pollution in the Red Sea and Gulf of
Aden have been sent to member states for review.
PERSGA has prepared a new strategy and vision for the future
underpinned by the Rio Declaration and the Millennium Development
Goals. This new policy seeks to build partnerships that will
support continued conservation efforts in the region leading
to sustainable development and poverty alleviation.


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It seems like the ideal workout: You go on a run and gradually increase your speed until you hit your sweet spot—a challenging pace that makes you pant but not gasp for air. Once there, you work hard to maintain your stride until, 30 minutes later, you lope back into your driveway, exhausted but invigorated. The next day, you do it again.
Many exercisers—especially those who try to maximize their limited time to work out—fall into this no-pain, no-gain routine, says Stephen Seiler, PhD, a sports-science professor at the University of Agder in Kristiansand, Norway. But pushing yourself all the time can backfire. "It puts too much stress on the body," he says. "The next time you go out, you're not fully rested, which means that you tire sooner and become more prone to injury and stagnation."
If moving at a steady but challenging clip wears out the body, what works better? Surprisingly, Seiler has found that to get fitter faster, you have to slow down. First, think about the effort you expend during aerobic workouts in terms of three zones—zone one (easy), zone two (medium) and zone three (hard). Most cardiovascular exercise, Seiler says, should be done at a low intensity in zone one for longer periods of time.
Positive adaptations happen with any cardiovascular exercise: Your lung capacity increases, your heart pumps more oxygen-rich blood to muscles, and your muscles develop additional networks of capillaries and mitochondria (the power centers of cells), which increases your body's ability to burn fat. The news is that the most efficient way to develop an Energizer Bunny–like capacity to go faster and longer is to exercise most often in zone one. Why? Because you can work out longer without as much risk of injury or fatigue, says Carl Foster, PhD, an exercise physiologist at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. A 2007 study that Seiler coauthored points out the effectiveness of this strategy: A group of runners who did 80 percent of their training in the slow zone for five months improved their 6.5-mile race times by an average of 36 seconds more than runners who did only 65 percent at an easy pace.
Still, you won't get faster by always taking it easy. A small portion of your exercise time should be reserved for zone three—an almost all-out effort that really taxes your heart. Zone three develops strength and speed, but it also takes the longest to recover from, which is why the adaptations you develop while exercising in zone one are critical. Typically, zone-three training is incorporated into workouts by alternating intervals of high-intensity exercise with periods of easier, zone-one efforts. Think of it this way, says Seiler: "Longer, low-intensity exercise develops your motor. Intervals are for tweaking. It's like putting turbo on an already good engine."
However, the majority of exercisers do most of their cardio in zone two (working hard but not at their max) for shorter periods of time. Seiler calls this zone "the black hole" because it's easy to get sucked into. It begins when your body shifts the kind of fuel it's using to power your muscles and creates lactic acid, a by-product that can lead to muscle burn and fatigue. "In zone two, you're getting tired, but you're not going to be able to hold that effort long enough to get as many muscular adaptations as you would in zone one," says Foster. "You're also not exerting yourself enough to strengthen your heart and lungs as much as you would in zone three." It's an inefficient way to get fit.
In a review of dozens of studies, Seiler found that working out in zone one 80 percent of the time and zone three (via high-intensity intervals) 20 percent of the time yields peak performance. Elite German rowers who adopted this easy-hard approach as high school juniors achieved international success in their twenties (world championships and Olympics finals), according to a study in the International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. Their peers, who trained less in zone one and more in zone two, were successful only at a national level.


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Governor Rick Perry (R,Tx) was not able to persuade President Obama to go to the U.S./Mexico border with him and so he found someone else to go with him: Sean Hannity, the famed FOX News host who is known for being outspoken and opinionated. The Governor and TV host appeared on a patrol boat that was heavily armed, according to ABC News on Friday.
The gunboats have been positioned at the border to guard against drug trafficking, gangs, smugglers and other criminal elements. However, the crisis at the border involves young children who have deliberately approached the border and turned themselves into authorities on instructions from their parents who, in most cases, do not accompany the children. This is a new phenomenon at the border that has not occurred previously. In the more traditional scenario, it is adults who are crossing border into the United States and they are sneaking across undetected, as opposed to deliberately turning themselves into the authorities.
The Obama Administration has been calling upon Congress to pass an immigration reform bill for months now. President Obama has threatened to direct immigration reform by way of executive order if Congress does not send him a bill. In the meantime, GOP (Grand Old Party-Republicans) members of Congress, Tea Party members, and conservative talk show hosts have been flinging accusations at President Obama for not securing the border. Ultra-conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh, in an article entitled, "Why are Republicans Hell-Bent on Destroying Their Party with Amnesty?," January 30, 2014, highlighted the fear among GOP conservatives that the immigrants who will be granted citizenship under Obama's proposed immigration reform program will "vote Democrat." Limbaugh wrote:
"...I mean, when you flood the country with millions of people who are predestined to vote Democrat, in a vast majority sense, who are inexperienced and low wage, what in the world is going to happen when you bring in that many or legalize that many and you've given up your assimilation, the assimilation aspect of immigration, then you have Balkanization that takes place? There's no evidence that this works. There's no evidence that this benefits the Republican Party."
It is unclear how much the fear of losing voting power in favor of the Democrats is a factor in GOP resistance to immigration reform. In the meantime, Governor Perry finds it acceptable to pose for a photo op on a gunboat at the border while the President he berated for not going to the border tries to find a humanitarian solution to the current crisis involving children. How Perry's photo op plays out with the American People in the long run remains to be seen. In the meantime, ten of thousands of children are in desperate need of care, reassurance, nutrition and housing, none of which can be provided from a gunboat.


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Ernie McCray
Lettered three years in basektball and co-captained the team in 1959-1960. Is listed in the UA's top ten record book in 15 offensive categories. He is first in four categories: he was the first UA player to score 500 points in a season, and leads with number of points scored in a single game (46), free throws attempted in a season (257), and free throws made in a season (177). He is second in career rebounding (single game average-10.8) and second in season scoring average (23.9) In the 1959-60 season, he scored 30 percent of the team's total points, despite being double and tripleteamed. He was twice named the team's Most Valuable Player amd was a two-time All-Border Conference selection.


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The English language has always been extremely changeable. Even non-linguists know that there was an Old English and a Middle English before our own Modern English and that these predecessors are like foreign languages to us today. Some high school students may even argue that Shakespeare's Early Modern English is nearly indecipherable to our modern sensibilities.
Today, our language continues to evolve. In particular, our vocabulary is expanding rapidly with new words being coined, shared, and used effectively through social media. New words in the English language are nothing new. Shakespeare is credited with adding zany, new-fangled words to our lexicon (and, yes, zany and new-fangled are among his contributions). Check out these sites for more information on the words we can attribute to Shakespeare's sense of invention:
13 Words You Probably Didn't Know Were Invented by Shakespeare
40 Words You Can Trace Back to William Shakespeare
As we sit back and watch the many new words being invented and used today, some key questions come to mind. When is a new word allowed in our dictionaries, and who decides what words are included? Who is in charge of our language?
These questions are addressed in an entertaining and enlightening manner in a recent TED Talk by English professor and language historian Anne Curzan. In her talk, "What makes a word "real"?, she discusses new words such as defriend and adorkable, tells us how and why new words are invented, and lets us know who is minding our dictionaries. She also reveals the secret of who is really in charge of our language. Watch the video and prepared to be bedazzled (another Shakespeare word!)


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As Watson Shows IBM's Agility, H-P starts to Follow
International Business Machines Corp. might be a big, lumbering tech giant, but under chief executive Samuel J. Palmisano it is learning to be more agile like a startup. And the most visible example of that new agility could be the Watson computer system it built to play humans in "Jeopardy."
After thumping two former "Jeopardy" champions in a nationally televised match this February, IBM today announced its first commercial agreement for Watson with health insurer WellPoint. WellPoint said it plans to use Watson's sophisticated question and answer technology to suggest treatment options and diagnoses to doctors.
The agreement is the latest sign that IBM's sustained push into software and services—and retreat from commodified hardware– is reaping benefits. IBM senior vice president and group executive Steven A. Mills said he does not believe software giant Oracle or Hewlett-Packard, which is making a strong push into business software, will be able to match the Watson system. "Oracle doesn't have many of the technology pieces," he said, such as the search and artificial intelligence components.
As for H-P? "H-P has even less of the technology to build this kind of a system," said Mills. "I am not worried about other companies."
He also had some choice words for H-P, which recently announced that it was exploring a spin-off and sale of its personal computer business. In December 2004, IBM sold its PC business to Chinese manufacturer Lenovo for $1.25 billion in cash, citing a desire to "capture the highest-value opportunities in a rapidly changing information technology industry."
Since then, IBM has bulked up on software, closing dozens of acquisitions of specialized software companies.
"We made our moves," said Mills. "We find it interesting here in 2011 that H-P has woken up to the path IBM has taken a long time ago. I wouldn't want to repeat the last 22 years of building this software business."
IBM has high hopes for Watson. Mills said he believes Watson holds the potential to grow into a business that generates $1 billion of annual revenue within three to five years.
"We do see this as something that could grow into a billion dollar plus business," said Mills. "We don't see it replacing experts. We see it making them more effective and smarter." Mills said the Watson technology could be applied in call centers as well as in aiding fields with lots of complexity and deep knowledge bases such as engineering and science.
Key components of Watson and other new businesses grew out of a company-wide brainstorming session that Palmisano directed in 2006. It may sound a little cheesy, but the "innovation jam" attracted more than 150,000 participants over two 72-hour sessions and Palmisano awarded the ten best ideas $100 million in investment, where they entered a development program under top former executive Nicholas M. Donofrio.
"It led to this phenomenal energy," said Palmsiano in an interview from late 2010. "What defines IBM more than anything else is the ability to innovate and constantly innovate over time and not limit yourself to your current business model and then be willing to, based upon that innovation, change your business model."
It is that kind of sustained investment over time, said Mills, that gives IBM an edge over its rivals. Mills said Watson is made up of dozens of components, such as search engine algorithms, audio and video technology and learning structures that capitalize on decades of research.
Watson is a piece of the company's broader effort to build a large business in the competitive field of business analytics, which uses software to mine huge volumes of data to aid decision making. IBM competes against Oracle, SAP and a host of smaller companies in this market.
In the first half of this year, IBM's business analytics revenue, which includes both software and services revenue, was up over 25%. To build the system for WellPoint, Mills said Big Blue is tapping a team of IBMers, from software, services, hardware, and its research group.


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Were you there Thursday night? Not much studying done, but a whole lot of (Mills)shaking going on. The place was nuts, simply nuts . . . throw-back-your-head-and-howl-at-the-moon wacko. Talk about electricity, this was one high-wattage, hair-raising night - an atmosphere not seen, heard or felt in these parts for a long, long time. Maybe ever.
After CU had disposed of his ninth-ranked Wildcats 71-58, Arizona coach Sean Miller had this to say about the Buffs' former "study hall:" "I thought Colorado had an incredible environment. This was a big game for them and they played really well . . . I think tonight, even some of the best teams in the country would have had to come in here and play a great game. This was an electric atmosphere and they played really hard."
And this on the rabid crowd of 11,120 from CU sophomore Spencer Dinwiddie, who is rapidly becoming one of the marquee players in the Pac-12 Conference: "They were great. When we hit a lull and (Arizona) pulled it to six, they were bringing the energy and helping us pick it up . . . just being there for us. They're the best sixth man in the conference."
The CEC's transformation from mute to manic seems to have happened overnight and almost by chance - but neither is the case. Tad Boyle is closing in on closing out his third season at CU. The turnstiles are clicking and the Buffs are humming; they have played to crowds of 10,000 or more fans in nine of 11 home games this season and are 10-1 in the CEC this winter (42-5 in Boyle's tenure).
No longer is Boulder a destination vacation for a certain 'W' - in fact, it's just the opposite. It's a no-fun pit stop for Pac-12 teams. Take a bow, C-Unit. Take another. These guys are good; they show up and don't shut up. (Student Section of The Year is not a stretch, and you can make it happen by voting daily on Facebook.com/Ilovecollegehoops. Polls close on Feb. 22).
Of course, Boyle recognizes what his homecourt has become. "The fans were a part of (Thursday's) victory," he said. "And I want our fans and students to know that everybody in this building was a part of this victory, it was everybody."
That's why in his postgame press conference Boyle was pushing for another sold-out, flipped-out crowd on Saturday night when Arizona State visits (7 p.m., ESPNU). It's as big a game as Thursday night's, and here's why: Three days into their conference-opening weekend, the Buffs lost 65-56 in Tempe. There's a third-place logjam in the Pac-12 standings, with CU, ASU, California and surprisingly good Southern California all at 7-5.
After their 1-4 conference start, the Buffs have climbed out of the abyss and now can begin separating themselves in their final six regular-season games. Four of them are at home, with the only remaining road trips to Stanford (Feb. 27) and Cal (March 2).
But the Buffs are unquestionably hot right now; closing really strong is a real possibility. Before the Wildcats' visit, Boyle said his team had improved since it visited Tucson on Jan. 3. Most of that improvement was registered on defense, mainly in the ability to get stops and close. Miller, who has a good relationship with Boyle, called CU "a really good defensive team," which is the highest praise to Boyle.
But after so-so offensive performances in their Oregon sweep, the Buffs hit the ON button against Arizona. CU shot 50 percent from the field (59.1 in the second half) and got clutch baskets from Dinwiddie (21 points) and Xavier Johnson (19). Miller said Johnson "was great. He probably doesn't get enough national recognition. He may be the best freshman in the (Pac-12). If not, he should be put up there with the three or four that everyone acknowledges."
Johnson, Dinwiddie and Andre Roberson, gushed Miller, "are some of the elite players in our conference."
Miller also said the Buffs "were ready to go" on Thursday night, which speaks to their preparedness and mindset for a game that featured as big a buildup as any CU basketball game in recent memory. Credit Boyle and his staff for keeping the young Buffs grounded after the controversial loss in Tucson. As big a hurdle will be quickly bringing them back to earth after Thursday night.
Said Boyle: "That is the challenge . . . we have to have a quick turnaround Saturday at 7. We have to be emotionally ready, spiritually ready, physically, mentally ready to play a game and it is going to be just like (Thursday) - a great game against a great Arizona State basketball team."
After opening Pac-12 play 3-0, the Wildcats are 4-5 in their last nine games. Their most recent loss was 60-55 at Utah on Wednesday night. ASU coach Herb Sendek said his team "didn't finish the game the way we needed to . . . we didn't do things down the stretch that you need to do on the road in a close game and seal the win."
The Buffs have been there, suffered through that, with their games at Tucson and Tempe Exhibits A and B. They lost 17- and 13-point leads in losing those games. But they've pulled themselves out of that funk and appear more capable now of holding leads and dealing with players such as ASU's Carrick Felix (five double-doubles in the past seven games), Jahi Carson (No. 3 Pac-12 scorer at 17.6 ppg) and 7-2 center Jordan Bachynski (No. 1 Pac-12 shot blocker at 3.0 ppg; he had nine blocks, seven rebounds and 16 points against CU).
The Buffs have beaten two Top 25 teams in their last three games, and I asked Boyle what that means for their NCAA Tournament resume at this point of the season.
His answer, not surprisingly, was, "It means we have to win on Saturday night, because Arizona State beat us, just like Arizona did. We have to take care of the next game on our schedule, and the fact that we have beaten two Top 25 five teams I think says a lot about our team and our ability. We have got to hold serve at home; I'm still aggravated about the UCLA game (a 78-75 loss), so we have to take care of business on Saturday."
This couldn't be said not long ago, but if it's business as usual at the CEC the Buffs should be just fine.
BIG EIGHT CHAMPS TO BE HONORED: At halftime of Saturday's game, members of CU's 1961-62 and 1962-63 Big Eight championship teams will be recognized at their 50th reunion. The '61-'62 team went 13-1 in conference play and was 11-0 at home. The '62-'63 team also finished undefeated at home. Both teams, coached by the late Sox Walseth, advanced to the NCAA Midwest Regional championship game and lost each time to Cincinnati. Eight former players from the two CU teams are expected to attend, along with three members of Walseth's family.
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At Tesselaars, we spend our days immersed in a beautiful world of wholesale flowers, wedding flowers and Australia's finest florists. We run Australia's premier annual bridal floristry competition, we have an ever-growing photographic flower pictures gallery and we run a popular blog for florists.
Our story began over 70 years ago when Cees and Johanna Tesselaar came to Australia from Holland. Settling in the Dandenong Ranges they began farming tulips and since then Tesselaar Flowers has blossomed into Australia's No. 1 supplier of wholesale flowers nationwide. We service the entire country from 3 warehouses in Monbulk (in the Dandenong Ranges just outside Melbourne), Brisbane and Perth - these locations are also drop-in flower markets.
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Our ability to order on a high turnaround basis means that you never order stock from us that has been sitting in the cool room for days on end. Our product care is second to none, utilising the latest techniques and technologies from Holland to ensure that our blooms last the longest. Delivering in water makes a massive difference to the vase life of the stock you order. This directly helps your business because your customers will be delighted when their arrangements last longer than any others they've purchased elsewhere.
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"Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it."
― Mark Twain
The sky is so often underestimated in terms of Photography that I felt compelled to give it a bit of love and talk about it in this weeks article. I've been following UK Storm Chasers on facebook who have been documenting the arrival of the 'demon child of Nadine' as it has been deemed. Hurricane Nadine is still out there in the Atlantic Ocean spinning around and preparing to send the UK another demon child (which is really just a tropical storm to us) and with it comes a plethora of opportunities to snap some stunning skies and horizons. But do we appreciate the sky enough? I don't think we do. When was the last time you stopped shooting at eye level and looked up? Often, there's nothing there - but often too, there's something worth capturing. The general rule when capturing landscapes is to tilt your camera downwards and put emphasis on the foreground. So therefore the sky occupies very little of the final product. However trying something different warrants a bit of creativity but should hopefully land you with something completely different...
I wanted to capture the beginnings of the storm last week, but the view from my window was full of builders, skips, lorries and cars on eye level as it was the middle of the day and the road outside was busy. The clouds on their own didn't work well - but putting in that slither of trees in the background just finished it off nicely. Why not give it a go and focus on the sky instead of on a level next time you shoot?
Community Relations News
The 3rd Issue of Celebrating Diversity is out - and what a diverse collection we have! Check it out for inspiring works across many galleries here on deviantart. We've also rounded up our Daily Deviation roundups for September to make it easier for you to navigate to where you want to go. Check out the Full List.
The beginning of a new month sees a lot of monthly contests launching again with new themes and challenges. There has been a lot happening in the general photography world lately and so I've got a mini roundup here to help you out so you can see what you do and don't want to enter!
Capture Your Pumpkin! hosted in the Still-Life-Stills group this contest is still life photography based. But do not fear - if you've never ventured into the Still Life World it doesn't matter! You can quite easily pick up your camera and get creative on this one. Plus there's a category for best carving too....so why not get creative with the carving knife (and your pumpkin!)
Abstract Colours Contest has launched over at Abstract-and-Surreal and challenges you to capture colour in abstract!
Recipe Challenge: Pesto be sure to check over at Still-Life-Stills for the recipe for this months challenge and the winners from last month. October will be encouraging to create something with Pesto! Don't know what that is? Check out the group for more info!
Orange Still Life Contest is open at Still-Life-Stills and is for your Orange themed still life photography. Head to the group to enter!
Seasonal Portraiture Contest is open and is being hosted by communityrelations along with PeopleAndPortraits. Check it out as it challenges you to capture people in seasonal environments and creative ways! There is a fantastic prize list too.
News & Events from Chats
We had our second photography games night this week and it went down really well! Lots of people came along and took part in the obscure photo challenge which involved taking a photo there and then and making it as obscure as possible for the guessing game afterwards. Lots of prizes were given out and we're planning our next event which will be in November - check out the Chat events Calendar and follow communityrelations for constant updates!
Spotlight Deviant
This week Astralseed bought a photographer to my attention. 1pen shows us exactly how she has improved over a period of time with regards to photography with a fantastic deviation that illustrates the chance and development in skills quite clearly.
"It's an intimidating field, in fact, most photographers will tell you that aside from embedding with the military it's probably the most expensive and difficult field in photography there is. But the fact is with a lot of hard work and practice you can improve. Up there shows what can happen in a year(ish) all completely self-taught. That example spans 72 professional games and countless daysin between spent photographing high school teams, youth teams, college teams, junior teams, county teams, and mountains and zoos and my kitty cat."
Project Educate
Community week is over thanks to neurotype and JamminJo for heading it up and making it all run smoothly as well as all the fabulous contributors that ran weeks this week! You're all awesome! Check out the gallery for a roundup of all things covered in case you missed anything out. If you want to get involved with the next Communnity week then note projecteducate! Now it's Photo-manipulation MONTH - which means a month of awesome courtesy of Aeirmid - get yourselves over there and get involved!
Art History
We're calling for all History Enthusiasts to get involved with the next few months of Art History! Read the article and head over to ArtHistoryProject to send a note and get involved. Don't forget it's Digital Art Month currently which means lots of historical info about Digital Art is emerging - follow the group for more information!
General Photography
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Photography Troubleshooting this week explores Autumn and getting the best out of those Autumnal shots if you're in a location where the trees drop their leaves and misty mornings creep in. Hopefully it will be useful and once again, if you've got a burning photography question let me know and the Photography team will do their best to answer it! We're also looking for Historians in the Photography world - know some history about Photography? Why not write an article for ArtHistoryProject in January - note the group to take part! 3wyl has put together a roundup of her September Daily Deviations and you can find my roundup here!
Still Life Photography
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Nom Nom is out again and features very delicious looking cheesecakes! Be warned - it's tasty and you might get VERY hungry looking at the images! As always if you have a foodie theme you'd like to see featured in Nom Nom just let me know. We announced yet another Still Life Photographer of the Week and our blue themed contest at Still-Life-Stills ended at the end of September and there were some wonderful entries. However we had to pick winners - congratulations to catchingfyre who landed first place with The First Snow..
Head over to Still-Life-Stills and join in our Monthly Recipe challenge - also find out the winners from last month! This month we're making Pesto!
People & Portraits Photography
Community Volunteers Kaz-D | 3wyl |
The People & Portraits Photography team decided that it was time we had a group dedicated to purely the People and Portrait Photography galleries! So PeopleAndPortraits was launched and with it the Seasonal Portraiture Photography Contest. Head over to the group and join - check out our latest blog which features the very first People & Portraits Photographer of the Week and make yourself comfortable! We're also including the other galleries within People & Portraits that have specific Community Volunteers and we're very pleased to have the majority of those awesome people on board in the group!
Monochrome Eyes is one of our first blog series by DropxLife which looks to be fantastic!
Finally, the latest edition of People & Portraits Exposed is out showcasing some of the most popular portraiture photography in the past 48 hours.
Artistic Nude
Community Volunteer Nyx-Valentine
The feature theme this week is Sunshine! Check out the blog for some fantastic features and artwork - contains mature content.
Architecture Photography
Community Volunteer AnaNaszynska
The Architecture Roundup for September is out giving an overview of the daily deviations that were featured throughout the month. Check it out for inspiration on what to suggest AnaNaszynska this month!
Abstract & Surreal Photography
Community Volunteer DpressedSoul
Abstract-and-Surreal is really busy at the moment with our latest monthly contest announced and lots of fabulous blogs popping up here and there. Finding Beauty beauty is back and written by RosleinRot and DropxLife has put together a fantastic Abstract Feature. The rather wonderful KizukiTamura has put together Square Abstract and Surreal Features.
DpressedSoul has rounded up the daily deviations in Abstract and Surreal for September so you can see what was featured last month and get ideas for suggestions this month! Check out Every Day Hurts for a wonderful abstract and surreal feature.
Conceptual Photography
Community Volunteer DemonMathiel
The Conceptual Daily Deviation roundup for September is out! Take a peek for some fantastic conceptual works and inspiration on what to suggest to DemonMathiel next!
Horror, Macabre & Cosplay Photography
Community Volunteer pullingcandy
Serenade me Sinister is back! This time around it features art alongside The 69 Eyes! Check it out for some fantastic artwork. pullingcandy has also published the Horror and Macabre Roundup and the Cosplay DD Roundup!
Street Photography
Community Volunteer StamatisGR
The September Roundup of Street Daily Deviations is out! Check it out for awesome works and inspiration!
Community Volunteer xbastex
Part Five of Masters of Photography is out and explores fantastic historical photo-journalists. Reccomended Artists gives you some ideas of who to watch right here on deviantART in the Photo-journalism Community.
Photography Resources
I found this gem in georgewjohnson's journal. So far I think it's only relevant to UK photographers - but I lost myself for a while searching through the images, particularly local, to see what people have snapped. The map is geared up to help you find locations to shoot at throughout the country and gives examples of what people have shot before. Take a look for a bit more info and a fantastic resource!
News & Events From the Forums
The Forum Events Calendar gives you lots of information on the events and challenges going on in the forums this month. We've also opened up the Critique Thread for October - drop by with your work for some feedback!
Color space
War Photographer Opinions
Fashion and Glamour
Technique Help
Selective colouring, Why do you LIKE it?
Pancake Lens?
Urban Exploration: Where do you find your places?
Main adjustments done in RAW or Editing software?
Macro Lens?
Your first wedding shoot. How did it go?
Wedding Photography?
Suggested photography groups?
Is a full frame camera really worth it compared to cropped sensor?
Photography Books
Photographing Shadow and Light by Joey L is a fantastic book exploring the photographers talent with a unique approach to portraiture and lighting. It's available now and retails at just £19.99. Worth a read or a borrow if you're into people and portrait photography and want an opinion from a young and inspiring photographer! Bryan Peterson has published a guide to understanding composition which is available from October and retails at £16.99. You can find it at thegmcgroup.com or amazon!
From the 1st of October in East London - it's Photomonth! It runs until the 30th of November, so there's a couple of months of awesome there and over 200 exhibitions and events are planned! For more information check out photomonth.org!
13th Sept - 13th Jan 2013 @ The Barbican - Everything was moving: Photography from the 60s and 70s
Until 28th October @ Museum of London - At home with the Queen
Until 30th September @ Gallery OXO - Sea Change: Comparative Photos taken at low and high tide
East England
Until 28th October @ Red House - Beyond the Image: Photographers Gallery
30th September - 14th October @ Forum - New Angles
17th September - 24th October @ Museum of Modern Art - Brian Adams: Rhaedr Ddu
Weekly Features to keep an eye on!
There's so much going on around the community especially for Volunteers that sometimes the awesome news can be missed out. I hope to share any weekly or monthly features that are ongoing here so that you can browse them at your leisure. If you know of something that needs to be listed let me know!
Making a Difference from 3wyl
dA Love for Everyone from lintu47
Wonderful Wednesday from JamminJo
Project Porkchop from Astralseed
Under 1,000 Views from L0NE-W0lf
Colour me Orange from Nee-to
The Community Volunteer Team - Photography
General Photography: Kaz-D | 3wyl
Architecture: AnaNaszynska
Abstract and Surreal: DpressedSoul
Animals, Plants and Nature: IsacGoulart
Darkroom: RockstarVanity
Artistic Nude and Fetish: Nyx-Valentine
Conceptual: DemonMathiel
Fashion: Pixel-Spotlight
Horror & Macabre & Cosplay: pullingcandy
Pinup and Glamour: DistortedSmile
Photo-journalism: xbastex
Street: StamatisGR
Groups to check out
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1 Hempsted Houses
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11 Hempstead St USA - New London, CT 06320
Built in 1678, the timber-framed Joshua Hempsted House provides a splendid example of 17C American architecture. The walls are insulated with seaweed and pierced with tiny leaded casement windows. Inside, the low-ceilinged rooms contain fine, primiti..
2 Ye Towne's Antientest Burial Place
Religious buildings
Huntington St. Enter from Hempstead St. USA - New London, CT
In this old burial ground you'll find many early New England slate tombstones carved with winged angels, skulls and crossbones, geometric patterns and other designs.
3 Coast Guard Museum
Museums and art
15 Mohegan Ave USA - New London, CT 06320
The museum's exhibits recount the history of the Coast Guard.
4 Connecticut College Arboretum
Nature and gardens
Williams St. USA - New London, CT 06320
This 750-acre preserve consists of three major plant collections. Covering 20 acres, the Native Plant Collection features shrubs, trees and wildflowers indigenous to eastern North America. The main trail (2mi) circles a marsh; two optional loops lead..
5 Monte Cristo Cottage
Museums and art
325 Pequot Ave USA - New London, CT 06320
The unpretentious two-story frame dwelling looking out on the Thames was the boyhood summer home of playwright Eugene O'Neill (1888-1953). Now a Registered National Landmark, Monte Cristo Cottage was the setting for O'Neill's two most autobiographica..
6 United States Coast Guard Academy
Architecture, castles and historic districts
15 Mohegan Ave USA - New London, CT 06320
A four-year military college that trains officers for the Coast Guard, the academy began in 1876 when the schooner Dobbin was chosen to serve as a floating training school to prepare cadets for the Revenue Marine (which later evolved into the Coast G..


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Comments for:Sonic Touch - iPad Music Show Ep 4
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5SN Said...
Thanks guys - another great show. Would be great if you'd do a bit about getting audio in and out of the ipad. Great stuff!
14-Dec-11 05:36 PM
Neron Nesmith Said...
Hi Nick & Gaz, Each episode of Sonic Touch has been quite informative. Your explorations into making music with tablet computers/apps has helped me with recent hardware and software purchases. I'm looking forward to more. Keep up the great work!
14-Dec-11 08:56 PM
tracy evans Said...
4 in a row! Great work. Quickly becoming one of my fav shows
14-Dec-11 11:01 PM
MPS Said...
Great stuff.
I would like to see a show that covers the various devices to interface midi and audio and their pros and cons.
I would like to see a show that covers the various devices to interface midi and audio and their pros and cons.
15-Dec-11 09:57 AM
kieran Said...
best show! love it
15-Dec-11 06:11 PM
Funky stuff! I don't have an i-pad and have asked for a Kindle for Christmas. But watching these shows and seeing what you can do with an iPad... makes you think. Thanks.
17-Dec-11 01:53 AM
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Great video guys. Please make more, we appreciate the work!
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Kenya Moore is making headlines with a "RHOA" scandal of her own. On Feb. 20, Radar Online reported that Kenya lost her tax exempt status for the non-profit Saving Our Daughters. That's only the tip of the iceberg.
There has been a lot of drama surrounding the cast of "Real Housewives of Atlanta" lately. Their money dealings have definitely been the subject of much scrutiny. Now add Kenya Moore to that list as her association with Saving Our Daughters is looking a little shady.
As reported by Radar Online, the non-profit recently lost their tax exempt status with the IRS. According to documents, Saving Our Daughters failed to file federal taxes since 2009, causing them to be penalized.
Additionally, further looks into the financial dealings of the charity show some questionable use of their money. CEO Curtis Benjamin has been accused of drawing a salary three times the amount of charitable donations made by the organization back in 2009.
The Saving Our Daughters website has issued a statement regarding the tax exempt status and does admit to the IRS penalty. They also claim to have reapplied for tax exempt status and that they expect the matter to be resolved sometime in 2014.
After the most recent "Real Housewives of Atlanta" episode aired, Benjamin claimed that money raised by Kenya Moore and featured on that episode was never given to Saving Our Daughters.
Kenya has since fired back, claiming that she did indeed hand over funds raised at the masquerade ball and additionally, she added a personal donation of her own. She provided receipts and proof of the donation to B. Scott.
The checks show on the site are questionable though. According to Kenya, she spent in the ballpark of $10,000 to put on the event. She made a personal donation of $500 to the charity and paid additional event expenses of $1000. There does not seem to be proof of any additional funds raised by the masquerade ball that were turned over to Saving Our Daughters.
What do you think of the Kenya Moore charity scandal? Do you think the ball just didn't turn a profit or is Kenya holding funds that were not meant for her?
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We have the honor of living by one of the most majestic and beautiful fresh water sources in the world. With that honor we have a responsibility to protect it. Right now there are 40 states that are reporting a fresh water shortage, and even though we are not one of them, we need to think into the future.
It takes a long time for out water to recycle it's self and run through our septic systems. Grey water recycling is easy and just makes sense. Here's how it works:
1. Water from your shower, tub, kitchen sink, dishwasher, and washing machine are filtered and collected in a holding tank. This is your grey water.
2. Grey water is then used to flush your toilet.
3. Water from your toilet, or black water, is than sent through your septic system.
4. Make it even more efficient by installing a dual flush system. This system has two flushing mechanisms. One for liquid waste that uses less water, and one for solid waste, that uses more.
This system may sound familiar to many of you. It has been used in campers for years.
Home Depot carries dual flush toilets for as low as $188.00. If you don't want to install a whole new toilet you can purchase an upgrade kit for $88.00.
Saniflo makes many types of grey water systems. Some of them are small, to recycle water from your bathroom sink to your toilet, which can be installed easily and quickly. Hermantown Lumber Company, in Duluth is one of their dealers and can be reached at: (218) 729-8600. For more information on these units you can view saniflo.com.
Have a business? These systems can be installed there too.
As much as 40% of our drinking water is flushed out our toilets every day. Imagine the money you can save, along with helping to save what is becoming one of our most precious resources.


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The Carroll County Senior Center is located at 110 Sixth St., Carrollton, (502) 732-7026
August 2012- Supporting the independence and dignity of older adults.
Wednesday, Aug. 8: Nutrition with Grace, 10:30 a.m.; computer help with Amy, 1-2 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 9: Bunk-O 10:30 a.m.; advisory meeting, noon.
Friday, Aug. 10: Learn to play ping-pong with Amy, 9:45 a.m.
Monday, Aug. 13: Monday movie, "Madness" with Henry Fonda, cookies, 9:30 a.m.
Several years ago I had a close friend who had had breast cancer. Seven years, almost to the day, when she was reaching the point of the doctors declaring her cured, she found out that it had progressed to bone cancer.
Sherry was an exceptional friend and co-worker. She was remarkable; always with a smile on her face and a special ear for listening to anyone's problems. She continued to work as a research nurse at Emory until her illness took too much of her strength.
Regular children's programing will be on vacation for the month of August. Sign your child up for "1000 Books Before Kindergarten." Ask at the desk for details!
Wednesday, Aug 8: Walk-away the pounds, 9 a.m.; Zumba, 5:15 p.m.; Carroll County Animal Support, 6-8 p.m.
Thursday, Aug 9: Walk-away the pounds, 9 a.m.; one stop job search, 10-noon; GED help, 3:30 p.m.; ESL class, 6 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 10: Walk-away the pounds, 9 a.m.; Friday crafts, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Third Annual Poker Run, helping kids in our neighborhood, Christmas in August will be held Sunday, Aug. 19. Registration will be from 10:45-11:45 a.m. The ride will start and end at the Sunset Grill in Warsaw. Cost is $15 per bike, $5 per rider and $5 extra poker hand. Door prizes, raffle items and 50/50 split the pot will be offered. Rain date is Aug. 26.
The Carroll County Senior Center is located at 110 Sixth St., Carrollton, (502) 732-7026
Wednesday, Aug. 1: Rummy tournament, 9:45 a.m.; computer help with Amy, 1-2 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 2: Bunk-O, 10:30 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 3: Commodity pick-up, 8 a.m.; learn to play Rook or ping pong with Amy, 9:45 a.m.
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Ok it will be eight people for this RP. The first three are beginning trainers in Johto. The second three are beginning trainers in Kanto. The last two are rivals. One for the Johto people and one for the Kanto people
Johto Side
In Johto, the legendary dogs have become out of control. Their minds have been corrupted by an evil force that has turned them into doing their opposite jobs. Suicune has been polluting water instead of purifying it. Entei has been starting fires all over Johto. Lastly, Raikou has been starting lightning storms without any signs of control. Three new trainers from Johto will go on a quest to contact Ho-oh and stop them.
Kanto Side:
Kanto is almost as bad as Johto. The three legendary birds have also been out of control. Articuno has been starting blizzards non stop. Moltres is causing deadly heat waves. Zapdos is causing severe thunderstorms. As with Johto, three new Kanto trainers will go on a quest to contact Lugia and try to stop them.
All forum rules apply
No godmodding
No taking control of someone else's character
No legendaries (They're outta control, remember)
Up to four pokemon on a team.
Kanto and Johto pokemon only
Accepted List:
Johto Trainers:
1. Cyndaquil: Will be entrusted to stop Suicune (Umbreshawn)
2. Totodile: Will be entrusted to stop Raikou
3. Chikorita: Will be entrusted to stop Entei
Kanto Trainers:
1. Charmander: Will be entrusted to stop Articuno
2. Squirtle: Will be entrusted to stop Zapdos
3. Bulbasaur: Will be entrusted to stop Moltres
1. Johto Rival
2. Kanto Rival
Sign Up Sheet:
Name: (First/Middle/Last)
Age: (between13-15)
Gender: (Male or Female)
Reigon: (Kanto or Johto)
Position: (Hero or Rival)
Appearance: (Two good lines or picture)
Personality: (Three good lines)
History: (Three good lines)
Starter: (Rivals leave this one blank)
Pokemon: (List in fully evolved forms)
My Sign Up:
Name: Seb Rosako Miziki
Age: 14
Gender: Male
Reigon: Johto
Position: Hero
Appearance: Seb has long jet black hair. He is lightly tanned and is about
5'1. He has dark brown eyes and is slightly built. For clothes he wears a black jacket slightly zipped with a gray shirt underneath. The shirt has the letter 'S' on it. He also wears a pair of black jeans and black shoes. He also wears a pair of black shades.
Personality: Seb is fearless. He will stand up to anyone no matter what the odds are. Sometimes he is a bit girl crazy and he'll especially flirt with a girl if she is very pretty. He can be a bit stubborn and arrogant, but overall he means well and will help anyone in need. He tries his hardest to be the best he can be. He is also very competitive. Seb will battle anyone at anytime.
History: Seb was born in New Bark Town. He lived with his parents and his older sister. His older sister was very nice to him even though she got most of their parents' attention. When she left for her journey, she promised that she'll bring him a pokemon. After three years, Seb decided that he should go on a journey.
Starter: Cyndaquil
Typhlosion: Evolved from Cyndaquil/Male/Starter
Raichu: Evolved from Pichu/Female/Hatched from egg
Umbreon: Evolved from Eevee/Male/Captured


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'Sisters in Faith' Bible Gives Christian Women Life Guidance
*The Sisters in Faith Holy Bible: Encouraging and Empowering African-American Women with God's Truth is expected to address the concerns of today's Christian women who are seeking God's wisdom and guidance in every area of their busy and complex lives, says Elev8.com. This special Bible is now available in stores and online. This beautifully designed Bible will … Continue reading 'Sisters in Faith' Bible Gives Christian Women Life Guidance
Influential Woman Dianna Hobbs Fires Back at TheGriot
*Dianna Hobbs, President & CEO of Empowering Everyday Women (EEW) Online Magazine, the nation's leading web publication for Christian women of color, is hitting back after an article she viewed as disrespectful to black Christians was published on NBC's black news site, theGrio.com. The piece written by Kirsten West-Savali titled, "Blacks supporting Chick-Fil-A: Is eating chicken … Continue reading Influential Woman Dianna Hobbs Fires Back at TheGriot


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Dear God, please force me to salvation and together with me as many people as possible.
From worry and affliction,And the strength to get through the fight.If the Lord wills.
Thank you everyone. I feel much better about things at the moment.
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At the Reyes Auto Sales , serving is our business and quality is our hobby. We provide our customers with the satisfaction and quality service they deserve. If you are looking to purchase an affordable used car we have the skill, experience, and selection to help you do it.
Come out and see the Reyes Auto Sales today for a variety in quality used cars. Whether you are looking for a new family van or the sports car of your dreams, we have it all. Give us a call today and we'll help you find what you're looking for.
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Alice in Chains will perform at Winstar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma this Saturday, April 26. Tickets for this event are $75 for General, $80 for Premium and $90 for VIP. Quite a few tickets have been released for sale in the last 12 hours, including some VIP seats. I was actually able to upgrade my so-so seats for front row center! You can get tickets for Alice in Chains through Ticketmaster here . "Man in the Box", "Rooster", "Would", and "Down in a Hole" are a few of the top hits of this band which you might expect to hear at this concert.
This tour is in support of the album "The Devil Put Dinosaurs Here", which was released May 28, 2013. This album was "a long time coming", as the band entered the studio and started the recording in July of 2011.
Doors open at 6:30 pm, with Alice in Chains scheduled to take the stage at 8 pm; no opening band. You can get driving directions to Winstar here .


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Müller, V; von Wyl, V; Yerly, S; Böni, J; Klimkait, T; Bürgisser, P; Ledergerber, B; Günthard, H F; Bonhoeffer, S (2009). African descent is associated with slower CD4 cell count decline in treatment-naive patients of the Swiss HIV Cohort Study. AIDS, 23(10):1269-1276.
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OBJECTIVE: We investigated the effect of descent (African versus European) on the progression of untreated HIV infections in a prospective cohort study of HIV-1-infected individuals. METHODS: We estimated the linear rate of decline of the CD4 cell count and the setpoint viral load in patients with sufficient data points. The effect of descent was assessed by microltivariate regression models including descent, sex, viral subtype, the earliest date of confirmed infection, age, and the baseline CD4 cell count; the rate of CD4 cell count decline was also analyzed with mixed-effect models and with matched comparisons between patients of African and European descent based on the baseline CD4 cell count. RESULTS: We found that the decline slope of the CD4 cell count was significantly less steep (+26.6 cells/microl per year; 95% confidence interval, 12.3-41.0; P < 0.001) in patients of African descent (n = 123) compared with patients of European descent (n = 463), and this effect was independent of differences in the infecting viral subtypes. Matched comparisons confirmed the effect of African descent (P < 0.001). Remarkably, the rate of CD4 cell count decline depended strongly on the viral setpoint in patients of European descent (-46.3 cells/microl per year/log10 RNA copies/ml; 95% confidence interval, -55.8 to -36.7; P < 0.001) but not in patients of African descent. CONCLUSION: Slower disease progression in patients of African descent might be related to host factors allowing better tolerance of high virus levels in patients of African descent compared with patients of European descent.
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Shake well and invert can to dispense. Work through damp hair and diffuse on low or let dry naturally for healthy-looking, loose, moveable curls. Also works great when following the leave-in conditioner or preceding the defining serum
Horrible ResiduePlease stay away from this mousse. It does do the job nicely as far as styling, shine, and curl definition. But after multiple uses it won't come off! The wax buildup at the roots was horrible. My hair became heavy, greasy, and dull. My hairstylist tried 3 clarification shampoo treatments which hardly put a dent in the residue. Ultimately she suggested apple cider vinegar saturation for 20 minutes before a wash 2 times. this finally helped.
Good for the short term, bad for repeat use.
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April 6, 2009
Contact: Kristina Johnson
Citizens to Rally for Clean Offshore Energy at New Orleans Hearing
New Orleans -- Citizens from around the Gulf Coast will rally with signs outside of the Interior Department's hearing on offshore energy to show support for clean, renewable energy and call for an end to expanded offshore drilling.
WHO: Citizens from Louisiana, Mississippi and surrounding the Gulf Coast, representatives from Sierra Club and Alaska Wilderness League, local and regional environmental/community organizations
WHAT: Rally for Clean, Safe Energy, Not More Offshore Drilling
WHEN: Wednesday April 8 at 12 Noon CST
WHERE: On Tulane University campus, in front of the Navy Building at the corner of Freret St. and Drive (look for the cannon), New Orleans, LA
VISUALS include: Signs, banners, costumes, beach balls, t-shirts, offshore wind map
Jill Mastrototaro, Sierra Club (504) 861-4835 or cell: (504) 481-3659
Darryl Malek-Wiley, Sierra Club (504) 427-1885
Kristina Johnson, Sierra Club (415) 977-5619
*The New Orleans hearing is the second of four hearings the Interior Department is holding to solicit public input on the future of offshore drilling and energy development.
At the first hearing in Atlantic City on Monday, April 6, Secretary Salazar emphasized the importance of clean energy, pointing out that wind power off the Atlantic coast could replace 3,000 coal plants. The Interior Department also recently released an offshore energy report that underscores the importance of clean energy.
Wednesday's hearing will be followed by events in Anchorage and San Francisco. For more information on the hearings, visit: http://www.doi.gov/ocs/


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On April 26, 2014 there will be a free Earth Day Herbal Walk with herbalist Kathleen Wildwood and her advanced herbal apprentices. It will be at U W Arboretum, however, meet at the corner of Monroe Street and Arbor Drive at 11:00 am.
Pre registration is required due to class size limitations, to preregister, please send an email that includes your name, phone number and how many will be accompanying you to email@example.com.
This free walk is about one hour long, begins at 11:00 and goes through the Arboretum. Learn the interesting world of herbs while expressing your love for Mother Earth while celebrating Earth Day. For more information on Kathleen Wildwood and her herbal apprenticeships, please see http://www.wildwoodherbs.com.


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The Jessica Brown Findlay sex tape being shopped around Hollywood unfortunately brings a whole new element to the Hollywood scandal that started with naked pictures of Hollywood's biggest stars. While fans have pledged not to view images of Jennifer Lawrence naked, this new element has everyone is shock. According to Gossip Cop on Wednesday there are clips of the "Downton Abbey" star online from the latest hacking incident and the actress is extremely humiliated.
While the details of the clips aren't entirely known, the short versions of the longer video could be shopped to the highest buyer. However, as Jessica Brown Findlay's legal council will suggest, the video is private property. It would be criminal if sold, shared or given to any other party without the actress' permission.
Jessica Brown Findlay is an English actress and best known for playing Lady Sybil Crawley in the series "Downton Abbey." What makes her inclusion in the list of Hollywood females who have had their privacy violated in this latest scandal is that this star lives in Europe primarily and her connection to Hollywood is on film more than location.
As the FBI and other authorities try to track down the hackers for this alleged incident, the fans once again are stepping in to support the actresses. People are pledging not to share the clips on social media and other viewers are vowing to turn in violators. While this might not help the entertainer feel any better, it is good to know that fans are willing to stand together to make sure this scandal stops. As for anyone buying the clips of the sex tape, the hackers shouldn't hold their breath. Fans would totally go off on anyone who thinks of publishing the tape without permission.


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- Carla Aston said...
Beautiful! What a dream bathrom.
- April 11, 2012 at 8:29 AM
- Karena said...
Gorgeous Erin, I know I would love this bath!
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- April 11, 2012 at 8:46 AM
- Leslie said...
Beautiful!!! Can you find out the paint color?
- April 11, 2012 at 8:58 AM
- Katherine said...
You know when you pull tear sheets because one has the faucet, and another sheet has the tile. Well this is 'IT' for me - this is THE bath that I've been dreaming of with all of those tear sheets and sticky notes.
- April 11, 2012 at 9:00 AM
- Kristin | o.m.Gee! said...
that marble floor!! i'd like to slide across it in my socks : ) beautiful space!
- April 11, 2012 at 9:01 AM
- Tatiana Doria said...
Beautiful white bathroom
- April 11, 2012 at 9:48 AM
- bmayer said...
Love the all the bathroom marble tile, BUT smooth, shiny, marble tile on the floor is definitely "slippery when wet". Ask me how I know this.
- April 11, 2012 at 9:55 AM
- courtney. said...
Gorgeous! I absolutely love your blog, I just want to pin everything you post to Pinterest haha :)
- April 11, 2012 at 10:22 AM
Love your beautiful blog. I too would like to know the paint color of the Regina Garcia bath.
- April 11, 2012 at 10:41 AM
- The Pink Pagoda said...
Oh. My. Gorgeous! I'm going to have a pinning spree!
- April 11, 2012 at 11:30 AM
- Lisa Mende Design said...
She covered every detail all the way down to the sink drain! Lovely
- April 11, 2012 at 12:58 PM
- Musette said...
This bathroom! I would never leave it. I would just pull up a chaise and sit in there and bask!
- April 11, 2012 at 1:53 PM
- Wendy said...
everything so pretty!
- April 11, 2012 at 1:55 PM
- Sizzle and Zoom said...
Gorgeous bathroom! Love the details.
- April 11, 2012 at 3:26 PM
- Inner-Outer Beauty said...
Oh I am so glad I just found your blog! I also loove this color, especially the pale one, that our kitchen is painted in. Will visit you often:)
- April 11, 2012 at 3:28 PM
- Becky said...
You and I both wish for one of these in our home! Living in a small apartment in a big city, I find myself day dreaming about big bathtubs, luxe vanities, and open airy spaces like these ALL THE TIME!
Come visit sometime!
- April 11, 2012 at 5:45 PM
- Jane Coslick said...
Oh yes.i could soak for hours!!
- April 11, 2012 at 9:30 PM
- Kirsten... said...
WOW! I'm loving every single thing about this bathroom. Amazing!!
- April 12, 2012 at 12:43 AM
- ale said...
how beautifull and soft and calm....you are true... a dreamy place!!!! besos enoooormes erin!!!!!!
- April 12, 2012 at 6:29 AM
- Haus and Home said...
Amazing! The Lily Pad stopper is awesome! I want one!
- April 12, 2012 at 8:28 PM
- Jamie Herzlinger said...
My favorite...an all white bathroom! I love the black liner above the wainscot in the shower!!!
- April 13, 2012 at 12:18 PM
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These are really great inspirations. Great post! Here are a few stylish water saving faucet ideas from us. Let us know what you think!
- April 18, 2012 at 1:22 PM
- How2home said...
i wonder where they got the marbles from...its so beautiful!
- May 11, 2012 at 9:00 AM
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Towel warmer is very beneficial to use. I want to know its features so give me the points over that. Well! If you want to know the suggestion over bathroom towel warmers then just ride on that.
- June 20, 2013 at 12:40 AM
- Carol said...
Can anyone identify the brand of shower in the last photo? We'll be renovating our bathroom and I love the look of this one in particular.
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I wonder if I should do something sensible with the stuff I've collected. For example, I have totally good 20″ ViewSonic extra monitor at home since I bought a 24″ screen to replace the old one. Now I don't know where to put this. Or who would buy this.
I also have spare routers, adsl modem (or modems), printer, motherboard, old gpu etc. etc. et cetera.
Do you guys get rid of the old stuff when you replace your gear with newer one? Mine seems to stay floating here.
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The Motley Fool's energy bureau chief, Joel South, spoke with Michael Levi about his new book, coauthored with Elizabeth Economy, By All Means Necessary: How China's Resource Quest Is Changing the World. As the David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for the energy and environment at the Council on Foreign Relations, Levi is no stranger to the impact that countries and their decisions have on the rest of the world. In fact, Levi also writes a blog for the CFR, Energy, Security, and Climate, where he discusses the relationship between energy, the world, and its inhabitants. In By All Means Necessary, Levi analyzes the impacts and effects China's resource hunt has on the world and international affairs, specifically looking at the synthesis of economics, security, and politics.
In this segment, Joel South asks Michael Levi about trader's fear and oil prices before the Global Financial Crisis. Levi offers a response steeped in the global market and pinpoints market fundamentals.
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I think the last leg of that was probably driven in part by fear and by market activity that reflected that. But most of it had pretty reasonable grounding in fundamentals, which helps explain why we've given up some of those gains, but nowhere close to all of them.
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"But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement the greater part of life is sunshine." Thomas Jefferson
This quote is immensely beautiful and true. I have been blessed with the most divine friends, most of whom have been my sunshine for over half my life. I recently hosted an afternoon tea, to celebrate Valentine's day with these beautiful women.
The colour palette used for this occasion was yellow with white and a hint of grey. I chose yellow because it is the colour of friendship and sunshine and is associated with joy, happiness, intellect and energy.
The dessert table featured a white chocolate cake, vanilla dream and lemon curd cupcakes, lemon macarons, Tim Tam cookie pops and sugar heart cookies.
The girls sipped on a variety of teas, accompanied by lemon and honey demitasse sticks and took home white favour boxes which they filled with bon bons, jelly beans and rock candy crystal sticks.
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The Miz returned to WWE on this week's episode of Monday Night Raw, going over Heath Slater in a singles match. He's been off television over the past month filming the new WWE Studios/ABC Family film "Christmas Bounty."
While the match was airing on the USA Network, Matt Striker interviewed WWE Intercontinental Champion Wade Barrett about it on the WWE App. The tagline of the App is "the new way to watch television."


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WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Sophomore Kelly Reeves has been named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Week for the second time this season after averaging 4.50 digs, 2.00 kills and 1.00 blocks per set in #1 UCLA's two victories over #10 Washington and Washington State last weekend.
Reeves was one dig shy of tying a career high with 18 digs on Friday against the Huskies. She added four kills, one ace and two blocks, including one solo stuff. Reeves had nine digs and two kills in the opening set. She added five digs, two blocks and two kills in the second and four digs in the third.
On Sunday against the Cougars, Reeves was just shy of a double-double with nine digs and eight kills, adding four blocks. She had five digs and three kills in the first, committing no hitting errors in seven attempts. Reeves posted three blocks, two digs and three kills in the second and two digs, one block and two kills in the third.
Reeves is second on the team with 2.86 digs per set, adding 2.12 kills per set.
It is Reeves' second Defensive POW honor of the season after she also received the award on Sept. 26. Reeves, who was also named AVCA National POW following her first honor, is tied with senior Lainey Gera and Washington's Bianca Rowland with a pair of DPOW awards this year.
This season marks the first in which the conference has awarded Offensive, Defensive and Freshman Player of the Week accolades. The Bruins have earned seven weekly awards this season, tied for the most in the conference with California. Last week, Gera and junior Rachael Kidder were named Defensive and Offensive Players of the Week, respectively. Gera received her first Defensive POW honor of the season on Oct. 17. Reeves and freshman Zoë Nightingale were named Defensive and Freshman Players of the Week, respectively, on Sept. 26, while Kidder received Offensive POW accolades on Sept. 5. UCLA now has 62 all-time weekly conference recognitions. The Bruins were also the first team this season to earn all three awards.


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When camp broke this spring, 19-year-old Dilson Hererra was left behind in St. Lucie, Florida, assigned to the Mets Single-A affiliate. Now, just five months later, the Mets top position playing prospect is heading to the big leagues. The now 20-year-old second baseman's contract was purchased by the Mets following last night's defeat to the Braves, in the wake of losing All-Star Daniel Murphy to the 15-day DL with a calf injury.
It has been a whirlwind year for the young Colombian infielder. 367 days ago he was traded to the Mets along with Vic Black in the deal that sent Marlon Byrd and John Buck to Pittsburgh. Today, the prospect will make his major league debut at Citi Field against the Philadelphia Phillies. Hererra was promoted to AA Binghamton on June 19th, after batting .307 with 3 HR and 23 RBI in 67 games. Since his promotion, Herrera has fared even better in the competitive Eastern League. In 278 plate appearances at AA, Hererra has hit .340 with 10 HR and 48 RBI, including a .406 OBP. It is worth noting that Hererra is about 5 years younger than the EL's average player.
Hererra's promotion took many by surprise, as the Mets organization has come to be known for their methodical, level by level approach with all of their prospects. Yet Hererra's production has been so impressive that it was difficult to ignore. With Daniel Murphy sidelined, this offers the Mets a tremendous opportunity to gauge exactly what they have in this young man. Given that Murphy will be owed some $9 Million this offseason, it is not unfair to speculate Murphy could be on his way out of town via the Wally Pipp treatment. But that is a discussion for another day.
It has been a bizarre and disappointing season for the Mets who had set a lofty goal of 90 wins for themselves back in March when Hererra was but a blip on everyone's radar. While they would need to win out the rest of this season in order to attain that target, players like Hererra give hope for the future. Still with the struggles of Curtis Granderson and David Wright, even 2015 has its question marks. Will Harvey be the same? Will Wright rebound? Can Duda repeat his performance? Who will be playing everyday at shortstop? These are all questions that will be answered going forward. In the meantime, Hererra's presence will allow the Mets to assess at least one pressing issue regarding the future at second base.
Dilson Hererra will make his MLB debut tonight at 7:10 p.m. ET at Citi Field against the Phillies and RHP David Buchanan (6-7, 4.21 ERA). Jacob deGrom (6-6, 3.13 ERA) will look to continue his strong rookie campaign for the Mets.


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No and not are the two most common words we use to indicate negation. We use no before a noun phrase:
There's no address on the envelope.
[parent to child]
No biscuits before dinner!
No decisions have been made.
We use not with any other phrase or clause:
It's not often that you stop and think about the way you breathe.
Not suitable for children under 15.
Not surprisingly, it was a tense match but eventually the more experienced Australians won.
Do you go cycling all year round?B:
Not in the winter.
No in the winter.
No or not any?
There is very little difference in meaning between There is/are no + noun and There isn't/aren't any + noun:
There's no reason to be afraid of her. (or There isn't any reason to be afraid of her.)
There are no eggs in the fridge. (or There aren't any eggs in the fridge.)
No + noun often makes the negative stronger. In speaking, we often stress no.
No or Not a/an?
When a noun has an ungradable meaning (it is either something or it is not) we cannot use no + noun:
A potato is not a fruit.
A potato is no fruit.
When a noun has a gradable meaning, no + noun means the same as not a/an + noun:
[a football manager talking about signing a new player]
It's no secret that we are interested. (= It's not a secret. A secret is gradable. Something can be more of a secret than something else.)
Responding to a question
We often use no to respond to a yes-no question, or to agree with a negative statement. We don't use not on its own in this way:
Do you need anything from the shops?B:
No. I went earlier, thanks.
He's not going to get any better.B:
No. You're right.
Not. You're right.
No problem, no good, not worth
We use no and not in some common fixed expressions:
When you see Alan, can you give him this letter?B:
Yes sure, no problem.
She had no idea what time they were arriving.
It's no good standing around watching. Do something!
You've got no chance of getting a ticket now. They're all sold out.
It's not worth taking a taxi. We can walk.


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