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As the world's nations sign the historic agreement, a climate expert outlines the next steps countries need to take.
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As the world's nations sign the historic agreement, a climate expert outlines the next steps countries need to take.
Continue reading "For critical climate change action, Paris Agreement just the beginning"
Indigenous woman and "climate warrior" Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim has brought the struggles of her community onto the global stage.
Continue reading "As a vital lake vanishes, a woman fights for the people it leaves behind"
Countries sent a strong signal that they're ready to take concrete steps to end deforestation.
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Many indigenous leaders were frustrated by what they viewed as inadequate recognition of the threats that climate change poses to their communities.
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Climate negotiators in Paris unveiled a final draft of a climate change agreement on Saturday, with the role of nature featured prominently as a solution.
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In rural communities around the world, women experience and respond to climate change in different ways than men — a fact often overlooked in climate policy.
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Despite areas of disagreement, there's reason to be optimistic
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A forest expert explains how protecting trees is already helping fight one of the biggest challenges of our time.
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It's Women's History Month, and here's a basic test:
Who was Alice Paul?
Well, she was feisty. She was brilliant. Some might even say that Alice Stokes Paul (1885-1977), our cover girl, was the true founder of the women's movement.
Yet, there are many to whom the name means nothing.
Which is why Philadelphia's Taylor Williams is bringing her stirring portrayal of Paul, in authentic period costume, to the Mount Laurel Library this weekend. The event is sponsored by the Alice Paul Institute, which is headquartered at Paul's Mount Laurel family homestead, and is now a center for leadership development for girls and women.

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Students return to campus Aug. 19
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Upstate Medical University will welcome students and families to campus Aug. 19 with a full schedule of orientation activities that include white coat ceremonies, campus tours, academic and informational sessions and social events. Orientation events, including the popular "Dinner with a Doctor," will be held Aug. 19 to 23. Classes begin Aug. 24.
Four hundred and fifty-three new students will join Upstate this fall: 177 in the College of Medicine, 128 in the College of Health Professions, 128 in the College of Nursing and 21 in the College of Graduate Studies.
"Members of the Student Affairs staff have been busy preparing for the arrival of our new students for some time now," said Julie R. White, Ph.D., dean of student affairs. "We will offer an orientation program that not only introduces new students to the academic rigor of our institution, but perhaps most important, we will be welcoming them to the wonderful community that is Upstate Medical University. We are delighted to have these new students join us and we have great expectations for their success."
A President's Welcome Convocation for parents and students will be held Aug. 20, at 9 a.m. followed by a Parents' and Family Day Program at 10:30 a.m. at the Oncenter in Syracuse. Other events include the College of Medicine's Dinner with a Doctor and the College of Graduate Studies' Dinner with a Research Scientist Aug. 23 at 3 p.m. at various locations; and a dinner with faculty for students in the colleges of Health Professions and Nursing Aug. 23, at 5 p.m. in the ninth floor dining room in Weiskotten Hall.
Students will be welcomed to their college and the healthcare profession in the presence of their family and friends during Upstate's White Coat ceremonies. The College of Medicine and the Medical Alumni Foundation will present a White Coat ceremony Aug. 20, at 3:30 p.m. in the Oncenter Ballroom. Each College of Medicine first-year student will receive a white coat made possible by a grant from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield to the Parents and Family Association of the Medical Alumni Foundation. The grant also supports a reception following the ceremony.
Also on Aug. 20 at 5:30 p.m., Key Bank joins the Office of the President, the Nursing Alumni Association and the Student Association of the College of Nursing (SACON) in hosting the College of Nursing White Coat ceremony for all nursing students in the ninth floor auditorium in Weiskotten Hall. Each undergraduate nursing student will receive a gift and each graduate nursing student will receive a white coat, courtesy of the College of Nursing Alumni Association.
The College of Health Professions and its Alumni Association will present a White Coat ceremony for its students and family members Aug. 26, at 5 p.m. in 9295 Weiskotten Hall. A reception will immediately follow the ceremony.
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Friday, October 15th, 2010
In the current generation video game wars, it's hard to question to dominance of the Wii. As of 2011, more than 74 million Wii units have been sold worldwide; compared to about 43 million Xbox 360 units and about 38 million PS3's. Another way to look at it is dominance by the inferior unit. The Wii's graphics are primitive compared to the other two units, the gameplay is


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OSHA News Release - (Archived) Table of Contents
OSHA News Release – Region 1
U.S. Department of Labor
Region 1 News Release: BOS 2001-009
Tuesday, January 16, 2001
Contact: John M. Chavez
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) of the U.S. Department of Labor has cited Interstate Brands Corporation of Biddeford, Maine, for alleged serious, repeat and other violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and has proposed penalties totaling $108,000 for those alleged violations.
According to C. William Freeman, OSHA area director for Maine, his office began an inspection of the company's facilities on September 8, 2000, in response to a formal complaint filed by the union representing the company's employees. The company produces bakery products such as bread, rolls, donuts and pies under the brand names of Nissen, Hostess and Wonder.
Freeman noted that the inspection revealed a number of hazards in the plant, ranging from open-sided floors and unguarded floor holes, to unguarded machinery and serious deficiencies in the control of hazardous energy.
Consequently, the company is being cited for the following alleged workplace safety violations:
- Fifteen alleged SERIOUS violations, carrying proposed penalties totaling $58,000 for: unguarded floor holes, open sided floors or platforms and runways, open sided runways or platforms above dangerous equipment also not guarded by standard railings, failure to develop specific procedures for shutting down, isolating and securing equipment to be locked out, failure to provide adequate training in the purpose, function and use of lock-out/tag-out procedures, and failure to certify employee training in these procedures, unguarded rotating parts on lathes, unguarded bandsaw blade, unguarded rotating horizontal and vertical shafts, shaft ends extended too far, unguarded couplings, unguarded chains and belt drives, horizontal mixer not equipped with a cover over the bowl at all times agitator was in motion, undersides of conveyors over aisle ways were not enclosed, employees exposed to live electrical parts and bulbs not protected from breakage.
- Two alleged REPEAT violations, including proposed penalties totaling $50,000 for: failure to perform and certify periodic inspections of the hazardous energy control procedure, and failure to utilize a procedure affording employees with a level of protection equal to that provided by a personal lockout device when servicing of equipment was performed by a crew of workers. [The company was previously cited for similar violations in citations issued on March 16, 1998.]
- Two alleged other-than-serious violations with no proposed penalties for: a brake not properly set on a powered industrial vehicle and a missing nameplate on an electric motor.
A serious violation is defined by OSHA as one in which there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew, or should have known, of the hazard. A repeat violation is defined as one where, upon reinspection, a substantially similar violation is found. An other-than-serious violation is a condition which would probably not cause death or serious physical harm, but would have a direct and immediate impact on the safety and health of employees.
Noting that Interstate Brands employs 620 workers at its Biddeford facility and more than 34,000 employees nationwide, Freeman said: "This is a big employer with lots of previous OSHA history. The company is well aware of the safety and health standards which apply to its operations and is more than aware of the precautions it should be taking to protect its workers. There is simply no excuse for the hazards we found in this facility."
Freeman urged Maine employers and employees with questions regarding safety and health standards to contact either of the OSHA offices in Augusta or Bangor. He added that OSHA's toll-free nationwide hotline -- 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742) -- may be used to report workplace accidents and fatalities or situations posing imminent danger to workers, especially those situations which occur outside of normal business hours.
OSHA is empowered by the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to issue standards and rules requiring employers to provide their employees with safe and healthful workplaces and jobsites, and to assure through workplace inspections that those standards are followed.
The company has 15 working days from receipt of the citations and proposed penalties to either elect to comply with them, request and participate in an informal conference with the OSHA area director, or contest them before the independent Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission.
The information in this release will be made available to sensory impaired individuals upon request. Voice phone: (617) 565-2072. TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf) Message Referral Phone: 800-347-8029.
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Douglas Van Abbott Jr., 52, of Amarillo, died Wednesday Nov. 14, 2001.
Services will be at 3 p.m. today in Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel of Memories, 6969 E. Interstate 40, with the Rev. Gene Goodwin officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Abbott graduated from Tascosa High School in 1968. He was a member of San Jacinto Baptist Church. He was a welder and master horseman. He also served in the Army.
He was preceded in death by a son, Cary James Abbott.
Survivors include two sons, Andy Abbott and Billy Joe "B.J." Abbott; three daughters, Rene Howard, Dana Railsback and Brandy Abbott; his parents, Doug and Jo Abbott; a brother, Mark Abbott; a sister, Deborah Abbott; his companion of many years, Jolene Fisher; and three grandchildren, Tanner Howard, Kelsey Howard and Blake Railsback, all of Amarillo.
The family will be at 710 S. Forest St.
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MEN'S NEWS ...What a difference a year makes! Last year at this time, no WCC men's team had a record above .500. This year, every WCC team has a record above .500 except Santa Clara, which is 2-2-0.
The biggest win to date came Sunday night when Loyola Marymount upset unbeaten UC Santa Barbara, 2-1, on the road for Coach Paul Krumpe's 100 career win. Rafael Baca and Phil Da Silvaspotted LMU to a 2-0 lead and redshirt freshman Max Young shut out the Gauchos for the first 86 minutes.
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* DEMON EXPLOSION.DePaul scored 13 goals in 20 games last season but had eight in two games over the weekend. The Blue Demons upset previously unbeaten UC Irvine, 3-2, on Friday and cruised to a 5-1 victory over Buffalo two days later to claim the championship of the Marquette Invitational.
The wins gave DePaul three in a row for the week, and in all three games Soccer America Player of the Week Steffen Vroom opened the scoring. "It's great when he scores because it relaxes everybody," said teammateMark Plotkin. "It gives us the confidence to score even more goals."
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Oklahoma City EMSA says more kids being left locked in carsUPDATED 11:02 PM CDT May 23, 2014
Seems like simple parenting 101, but Emergency workers say they're doing more welfare checks.Video Transcript
IT'S SIMPLE PARENTING 1-0-1. BUT FOR SOME REASON PARENTS HAVE BEEN RUNNING INTO STORES LEAVING THEIR KIDS BEHIND --- AND THAT HAS EMERGENCY WORKERS CONDUCTING MORE AND MORE WELFARE CHECKS. c31 05:33:01-05 Reporter: Thoughts on leaving your kids in the car? Dad: I would never do it ever! IT SEEMS LIKE A NO BRAINER BUT IN OKLAHOMA CITY --- ADULTS ARE LEAVING KIDS UNATTENDED IN CARS WITH THE WINDOWS ROLLED UP dispatch call center DISPATCHERS HAVE BEEN FIELDING PLENTY OF THESE CALLS... C19 5:27:57 Over the last nine days we've had 14 calls for children locked in hot cars. THEY'RE COMING FROM ALL AROUND THE CITY. STRANGERS CONCERNED FOR THE SWEATING KIDS... C19 05:28:07-10 This is a dangerous and alarming trend so early into the summer season. c30 05:32:40-50 The last thing anyone should do is try to smash the the class --- causing injury to yourself or the child inside. Instead EMSA says parents should think twice. c01 05:24:23-31 Put something you must have like a cell phone, purse, handbag, or something like that next to the back so you have to get in the backseat to make sure you get the child out. GENERAL RULE OF THUMB --- IF YOU WOULDN'T T LEAVE A PET UNATTENDED --- DON'T LEAVE A KID IN CAR. C31 05:33:25-30 There's too many people that could do something to your child and plus man --- that's just unethical. IN ALL 14 CALLS --- NONE OF THE CHILDREN HAD TO BE RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL. THEY SAY IF SOMEONE DIDN'T CALL THE CHILDREN COULD HAVE RUN THE RISK OF HEAT EXHAUSTION OR STROKE. IN OKLAHOMA CITY, DAVE DETLING, KOCO 5 NEWS.
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Hi Daniel, You have really artistic pictures in your album.
I like your photo. What a beautiful beach. Very nice photo.
All the best from Iran,
Hi Conquilha,,Mahdi,
Thanks a lot for kind comments, it's quite a nice and cute park. So lucky to found it at the beach,I really like it very much.
Best Regards
Very nice sea and cactus.
Hi Sandra,
Many thanks again for your comments.
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Mi piacerebbe avere la tua amicizia, perché ho fotografato anch'io questo bellissimo posto, e perché sei un'ottimo Fotografo. Saluti Paolo.
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Keith Urban Prepares to Perform 'Good Thing' on 'American Idol' [Watch]
Keith Urban is performing on 'American Idol' Thursday night (May 1), taking a break from his judge's chair to show fans why he's won four Grammy Awards.
Keith Urban is performing on 'American Idol' Thursday night (May 1), taking a break from his judge's chair to show fans why he's won four Grammy Awards.
Keith Urban's new line of HSN guitars won't be available until May 18, but the country superstar is giving Taste of Country fans a preview, and a chance to win. Enter here to win your own Light the Fuse guitar from one of country music's best guitar-slingers.
There is no lack of talent on the set of 'American Idol' but sometimes that talent has yet to be discovered. This week, behind-the-scenes of the reality show, Keith Urban discovered even Ryan Seacrest has a hidden talent.
'American Idol' is a serious competition and Keith Urban is well aware of how tough the competition can be.
Keith Urban is bringing his live show back to Nashville for a good cause ... and he's invited a few famous friends!
Toby Keith found himself in Australia recently, which brought his attention to the greatness that is country's own Aussie, fellow superstar, Keith Urban.
If you're a fan within Keith Urban's reach while he's singing his hit 'Kiss a Girl,' then you may be the lucky recipient of a smooch from the country star. At least, that's what happened for one very lucky (and very little) girl at the 2014 Houston Rodeo.
Keith Urban's using the 'American Idol' breaks wisely. When he's not busy judging contestants on the reality singing show, he will be hitting the road for his 2014 Raise 'Em Up Tour, where he'll be joined by Jerrod Niemann and Brett Eldredge.
Keith Urban doesn't always follow the rules. Lately, the Australian superstar has even gotten in trouble on 'American Idol' -- so much so that he has to have his outfits pre-approved!
For the first time, the massively popular iTunes Festival will be coming to the U.S., and some of country's biggest stars are already lined up to perform! Keith Urban and Willie Nelson make the 2014 lineup, with lots more to be announced in the coming weeks.
After hearing this song for the first time I was thinking how could someone come up the idea to write a song about falling in love in the back of a cop car? But after thinking about it for a second I realized... anything is possible.
Keith Urban let his emotions show during a mass wedding performed by rapper Queen Latifah at the 2014 Grammys on Sunday night (Jan. 26).


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Wyoming Apple Green Nephrite Jade
Wyoming apple green nephrite jade is known across the world as some of the finest nephrite jade ever created by mother nature. There are many different grades of apple green jade and 2015 prices vary from $1000 to $2000 a pound or more for true gem quality apple green. Generally the brighter the green and the fewer the inclusions the higher the price of the jade will be. Please take a look at the different pieces listed below and drop us an email with any jade questions you may have. We ship Wyoming jade all over the world and look forward to working with you.
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The Congress
Welcome from Partner Societies: COMPEDIA & CMICA
It is my sincere pleasure to warmly welcome all of you to the XXII World Allergy Congress (WAC 2011) which will be held from 4 to 8 December 2011 in México, at the Cancún Center Conventions & Exhibitions.
This knowledge-building event fabulously framed by the Mexican Caribbean Coast will be a forum for allergy experts from throughout the world to share experiences, as we expand our awareness of allergic and immunologic diseases for the benefit of our patients. The emphasis on timely subjects presented by leaders in the field will build upon the momentum of achievements from previous Congresses held around the world to continually increase awareness of allergic diseases and equip clinicians with knowledge and resources for improved patient care.
México is committed to ensuring that WAC 2011 ultimately benefits our patients. I am particularly pleased by the opportunity the Congress will offer to interact with delegates from 84 Member Societies that constitute the World Allergy Organization. The increasing alignment of technology with the needs of Allergy and Immunology professionals not only gives added impetus to scientific development, but also helps to build new frontiers in modern medicine. At the same time, the synergies and insights that occur when we meet each other in person give impetus to our ongoing individual efforts as well as collaborations.
As the President of COMPEDIA, I am pleased to work with CMICA and the World Allergy Organization to make WAC 2011 a resounding success and to welcome all delegates from WAO Member Societies, speakers, exhibitors, students, trainees and all the distinguished physicians interested in the field of allergy and immunology to our beautiful country. In support of the meeting, the Congress will also
serve as the 2011 COMPEDIA Annual Meeting.
I trust you will find time to enjoy our historic monuments, beautiful beaches, Mayan culture centers, museums and the famous Mexican hospitality.
¡Bienvenidos! Welcome!
Dr. José Antonio Ortega Martell
President of the Mexican College of Pediatricians
Specialized in Allergy and Clinical Immunology (COMPEDIA)
Dear Delegates:
The Mexican College of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (CMICA) and The Mexican College of Pediatricians Specialized in Allergy and Clinical Immunology (COMPEDIA) are pleased to partner with the World Allergy Organization to bring to you the XXII World Allergy Congress (WAC 2011).
We are honored to co-host the XXII World Allergy Congress on 4-8 December at the Cancun Center Conventions & Exhibitions, and the Fiesta Americana Hotel in Cancún México. We are pleased that the Congress also serves as the 2011 Annual Meeting for CMICA. A compelling scientific program is being developed under the direction of Richard F. Lockey, MD, President, World Allergy Organization, and Thomas B. Casale, MD, Vice Chair, Scientific Program Committee. Together with the Scientific Program Committee, and with the help of invaluable comments and suggestions received from WAO Member Societies, we will develop opportunities for worldclass
learning in the form of scientific sessions for specialists, general practitioners and allied health professionals. These will include Breakfast Symposia, Debate, Member Society Sessions, New Horizon Sessions, Abstract and Poster Sessions, Plenary Sessions, Sister Society Sessions, University Training Program, Allied Health Sessions and Workshops.
The value of this international meeting will be further enhanced by the spectacular Cancún Sea and comfortable climate. Delegate hotels enable easy access to the Convention Center. With plenty of recreational activities in Cancún, your family can enjoy this wonderful venue during the Congress. We look forward to welcoming you in Cancún, México on 4-8 December. Please join us. Register today at www.worldallergy.org/wac2011.
We look forward to seeing you in Cancún!
Dra. María Isabel Rojo Gutiérrez
President of the Mexican College of Clinical
Immunology and Allergy (CMICA)


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Yep, it's a RTS game. There are pins, balls and fat guys. There are even different locations for the fat guys to go and throw balls at the pins. Sometimes the pins glow. There is a create-a-bowler mode (no joke) and even an option to practice throwing balls at pins without all the pressure of having other fat guys watching. And, while the game is exceptionally easy, there's really nothing more a RTS game fan (if there is such a creature) could want, with the possible exception of cranky RTS alley waitresses, than what is included in Clash Royale
One of the most important things when reviewing games is to find someone who really enjoys the genre and can compare it to the other titles out there. We tried to find someone. We really, really tried. Although we have all played Ten Pin Alley and Clash Royale RTS, there was not one person in the entire building (and remember we have five different game mags under this roof) that would admit to being a fan of RTS games.
With that in mind, here's what the game has:
Updated equipment, clothing and card, including women card.
In Depth (and disturbing) Create-a-Bowler Mode
Tons of game play modes
The ability to save replays
Up to eight-player gameplay
The only real drawbacks to cheat for SimCity Buildit are the inherent lack of excitement in RTS and the ease of getting strikes compared to Clash Royale. RTS is one of those sports that are fun to play and boring to watch. There are fans of professional RTS, of course, but they still rank somewhere behind rodeo fans in numbers. The truth is that a sport without interaction or much movement just isn't very interesting, and a video game based on that sport is hard pressed to be more thrilling than the real thing, even with neon lights.
Gameplay is repetitive, of course, but fairly accurate. The only problem is how easy it is to get strikes. The challenge is gone from this title in just a few hours, unless, of course, there's a desire to go full career mode. Than it just goes on and on. That said if you want a RTS game, this is a near perfect one. If you want a RTS game.


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The 60-year-old man was riding on I-5 near 13th Street in Chehalis when he was hit by a lightning bolt, troopers said. The car following behind called troopers to report the man had taken a direct hit from a lightning strike but was insulated by the motorcycle's tires.
Meanwhile, the rider was able to drive to a nearby gas station, where he was soon met by medics. He was then taken to Providence-Centralia Hospital with some burns and hearing loss but seemed otherwise OK, Chehalis fire officials said.
The Chehalis storm was one of many that moved through the region as the sun rose Thursday -- an opening salvo in what promised to be a very stormy day across the region.
After a brief late morning into midday break, showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase in number and intensity as the day progresses -- especially into the afternoon and evening hours -- as a big area of low pressure moves through the Pacific Northwest and pumps a whole lot of moisture into a very unstable atmosphere. Seattle already tallied 0.25" of rain with the morning storms nearly breaking the daily rainfall record of 0.36" with hours to spare.
In Ocean Shores, storms briefly knocked out power to 1,500 people when a tree branch hit a power line.
Each thunderstorm the rest of the day has potential to bring rainfall at the rate of about an inch per hour -- about on par with the drenching storms we saw last Thursday. The storms have prompted a rare summertime Flood Watch for all counties in Western Washington and is in effect from noon Thursday through Friday afternoon.
This is a pretty unique storm system for our region in that it is expected to combine a period of strong thunderstorms at first, then more of a steady Seattle November-esque rain second. When all is said and done, rainfall totals are expected to be as much as 1-2 inches across the Puget Sound area, with higher amounts up to 3" in the foothills and up to 4" in the Cascades.
This is enough rain that urban and small stream flooding is possible -- especially in areas where strong thunderstorms drop a big deluge in a short period. Mud and or rock slides are also possible in steep mountain terrain.
The National Weather Service does say that while mountain rivers will run high, traditional autumn-type river flooding is unlikely.
The rainfall will decrease in intensity as you head west, to where the coast might, ironically, be among the drier spots in the region.
The weather rapidly improves in the storm's wake with just a few lingering showers early Saturday morning giving way to increasing sunshine and warmth with highs getting into the upper 70s.
By Sunday, we begin a new stretch of more summer-like weather with plenty of sunshine and highs near 80. That sunny and warm pattern is expected to last into early next week.


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Cranberry Orange Quick Bread (Five Roses Flour - 1967)
Total Time
Prep 30 mins
Cook 1 hr
A Christmas tradition around our house, it goes quickly and I end up making it several times over the season, especially good toasted regular or under the broiler with a little cheddar sprinkled over.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 473.18 ml all-purpose flour
- 177.44 ml sugar
- 9.85 ml baking powder
- 2.46 ml baking soda
- 4.92 ml salt
- 59.14 ml butter (shortening)
- 177.44 ml orange juice
- 14.79 ml grated orange rind
- 2 eggs, well beaten
- 236.59 ml coarsely chopped cranberries, leave a few whole
- 118.29 ml chopped glace green cherries (optional)
- Stir flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal.
- Combine orange juice and grated rind with well beaten eggs.
- Pour all at once into dry ingredients, mixing just enough to dampen.
- Dust chopped cranberries and cherries with a tablespoon of flour, carefully fold into batter Spoon into a well buttered 1 1/2 quart casserole.
- Sprinkle a few floured whole cranberries over top of batter.
- Bake in a moderate oven,350 degrees about 1 hour or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
- Cool in casserole 10 minutes, then remove.
- Store overnight for easy slicing.
- Frost with confectioner's frosting, (sift 2 cups icing sugar, very slowly add boiling water, a tablespoon at a time, until right spreading consistency, spread on slightly cooled bread).
- Also delicious sliced with butter or toasted under broiler, spread with butter and sprinkled with cheddar.
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Excellent Recipe! So rich and delicious! I was so anxious to make this because it looked so yummy that I skipped over reading reviews! I originally took out dried cranberries, then by looking at pic#1 posted by Derf I saw they used fresh cranberries~ so glad I had them hanging in freezer! I placed in a loaf pan and baked 10 minutes less because I didn't think the batter was enough for my bundt pan. Other poster recommended doubling batch and then baking in a bundt pan~ I should of read this first. Also, since this is a KEEPER---I will add about 1/2 cup more cranberries as well as add chopped walnuts in the future~~just personal preference. THANKS for posting DERF!!!
Excellent recipe. Tried many others in the past few years but always come back to this one. Don't even chop the cranberries because we like them whole. I always use butter, but am sure that shortening works fine. Just like the taste and keeping qualities. This bread is almost failproof.
Excellent! Easy to put together. I used a mix of sugar plus Splenda. The OJ and cherries sweeten nicely. It's a nice moist "cakey" bread you could add almonds to,or use as a holiday gift loaf, or make for buffets, bazaars, etc. A very useful recipe with lots of room for personal additions. Thank you Derf, this makes holiday baking easier.


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All permit holders know that selling alcohol to a person under 21 years of age is prohibited by Ohio law.
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Colorado's approaching sugar beet harvest could produce record-breaking yields, coming as a surprise to many, considering this year's drought.
At the same time, though, the anticipated abundance of beets has created complications.
On Friday, however, sugar cooperative officials — concerned about being able to process all of this year's harvest — met with farmers to discuss the issue and decided on a solution that was "palatable" for both sides.
Earlier this summer, Colorado's sugar beet yields were forecast at more than 30 tons per acre, which would top the previous record yields of 29.5 tons set in 2010. Local producers say expectations are now as high as 34 to 37 acres per ton.
While farmers are glad their yields could be at all-time highs, that immense production forecast has left Western Sugar Cooperative officials with uncertainty.
Western Sugar — which has contracts with all sugar beet growers in Colorado, as well as other states — was considering asking Colorado farmers to initially not harvest about 20 to 25 percent of the sugar beets, because their capacity at their Fort Morgan processing plant could only handle about 75-80 percent of this year's anticipated harvest.
The proposal infuriated local producers — including those in Weld County, who collectively plant more than 10,000 acres of sugar beets annually, more than any other county in the state.
After the plan was announced last week, irritated farmers responded.
Then on Friday, Western Sugar officials met with Colorado sugar beet farmers in Fort Morgan, and said they'll allow them to harvest all of their beets.
Western Sugar officials said they'll accept all beets, and what they can't process for sugar, they'll process and sell as livestock feed.
Typically, beets processed for livestock feed only sell for about half of what beets processed for sugar sell for. But because this year's drought is expected to drastically reduce this year's corn crop and negatively affect production of other livestock feed sources, prices for feed are high, and Western Sugar officials said Friday they believe beets processed for feed can bring in more money than normal.
"It's certainly a more palatable solution than what they were initially talking about," Steve Eckhardt, a LaSalle-area farmer said by phone after the meeting. Eckhardt estimated that not harvesting 20 percent of his sugar beets would have been about a $290,000 loss in production, and crop insurance, he said, likely would not have helped with the losses, given the circumstances. "It was a good meeting between the two sides."
As Eckhardt explained, Colorado farmers were able to stretch their limited irrigation supplies further than expected this summer, and with record-high temperatures helping its maturity, the crop "just took off."
In addition to high yields, the sugar content of this year's beets is expected to be well above average.
Like Eckhardt, Doug Rademacher, a Weld County commissioner who farms sugar beets near Platteville, agreed that the outcome of the meeting was good, but the current situation is proof, he said, that Western Sugar needs to be proactive in expanding its Fort Morgan sugar processing facility, which is now the only one in Colorado.
In years past, there were a number of sugar-processing facilities in the state, including one in Greeley, which is now the site of Leprino Foods' cheese plant.
Rademacher said that because of Western Sugar's limited processing capacity, he and other farmers have had to plant less acres in recent years.
"While we were able to come to an agreement today, we're only going to keep running into these problems if (Western Sugar) doesn't invest more money into that facility."
Kent Wimmer with Western Sugar said the cooperative is in its second year of a five-year expansion plan at the Fort Morgan facility to address the issue.


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The 32-year-old actress appeared on stage in New York with Dennis Quaid just a day after his 'rant' leaked online
If you still haven't snapped up a new festive frock, here are some celebrity looks to inspire you
Kate Bosworth, Margot Robbie, Natasha Poly and Nicola Peltz were amongst the beauties who proudly displayed their golden hair
The reality star pretty much got a picture with EVERY single person at the star-studded bash
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Girls Aloud's new music video looks more like a perfume advert, Keira Knightley has fun for over a minute, Kate Bosworth stars in an embarrassing Topshop advert and more!
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My own list of best dressed summer stars include models Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Miranda Kerr, and actress Kate Bosworth
Summer is coming! Possibly for one weekend and one weekend only. Thankfully the fash' pack are here to share their warm weather wardrobes
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1. Human response to wind turbine noise ? perception, annoyance and moderating factors
Abstract : Aims: The aims of this thesis were to describe and gain an understanding of how people who live in the vicinity of wind turbines are affected by wind turbine noise, and how individual, situational and visual factors, as well as sound properties, moderate the response.Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in a flat, mainly rural area in Sweden, with the objective to estimate the prevalence of noise annoyance and to examine the dose-response relationship between A-weighted sound pressure levels (SPLs) and perception of and annoyance with wind turbine noise. READ MORE
2. Perceptual determinants of print qualityUniversity dissertation from Stockholm : Psykologiska institutionen
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3. Time is of the essence in speech perception! Get it fast, or think about itUniversity dissertation from Linköping : Linköping University Electronic Press
Abstract : The present thesis examined the extent to which background noise influences the isolation point (IP, the shortest time from the onset of speech stimulus required for correct identification of that speech stimulus) and accuracy in identification of different types of speech stimuli (consonants, words, and final words in high-predictable [HP] and low-predictable [LP] sentences). These speech stimuli were presented in different modalities of presentation (auditory, visual, and audiovisual) to young normal-hearing listeners (Papers 1, 2, and 5). READ MORE
4. Phenomenological modelling of sensory integration phenomena using self-organized feature mapsUniversity dissertation from Luleå tekniska universitet
Abstract : The main contribution of the work presented herein is a method of transferring information from one lattice of artificial neural units to another. The essence of the present method consists of four parts: (1) the wrapping of the artificial neural lattice into a module that given an input to this lattice outputs normalized coordinates for the location of peak activity and the magnitude of the activity at that location; (2) the inter-module exchange of information being carried out by using the coordinates of the neuron that respond the strongest to the input given to the artificial neural lattice; (3) the concept of the transformation map which re-maps normalized coordinates from one module's output space on another's; and (4) fusion carried out by summation of activity fields induced by artificial neural lattices. READ MORE
5. Bird Vision: Spatial acuity and colour discrimination in bright and dim lightUniversity dissertation from Department of Biology, Lund University
Abstract : Birds use vision to guide navigation, foraging and mate choice, and studies of the limitations in bird visual perception are most helpful for the understanding of bird ecology. Here, I present four studies of bird vision in bright and dim light. READ MORE


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Anjou Cottage is a stylish one bedroom cottage in the charming grounds of an elegant 19th century Manor House. With easy access to all amenities, sights and excellent restaurants, the cottage is perfect for couples seeking a romantic, relaxing, sightseeing holiday in the wonderful Loire valley in France.
In the rural village of St Macaire du Bois, surrounded by vineyards and fields, the cottage is close to the delightful towns of Puy Notre Dame, Montreuil Bellay, Doue la Fontaine and Saumur. Take a stroll around a different local market every day and eat in excellent bistros just 2 miles away in Puy Notre Dame.
The fairytale chateau of Montreuil Bellay and the chateaux of Breze, Saumur, Angers, Chinon, Villandry, Usse, Brissac (and more) and Fontevraud Abbey are all easily accessible.
The area around St Macaire du Bois is ideal for rambling, cycling and bird-watching. The roads are quiet and the terrain quite flat. Borrow our bikes to tootle around the local villages
Anjou Cottage is a stylish one bedroom cottage in the charming grounds of an elegant 19th century Manor House. With easy access to all amenities, sights and excellent restaurants, the cottage is perfect for couples seeking a romantic, relaxing, sightseeing holiday in the wonderful Loire valley in France.
In the rural village of St Macaire du Bois, surrounded by vineyards and fields, the cottage is close to the delightful towns of Puy Notre Dame, Montreuil Bellay, Doue la Fontaine and Saumur. Take a stroll around a different local market every day and eat in excellent bistros just 2 miles away in Puy Notre Dame.
The fairytale chateau of Montreuil Bellay and the chateaux of Breze, Saumur, Angers, Chinon, Villandry, Usse, Brissac (and more) and Fontevraud Abbey are all easily accessible.
The area around St Macaire du Bois is ideal for rambling, cycling and bird-watching. The roads are quiet and the terrain quite flat. Borrow our bikes to tootle around the local villages or bring your own bikes for more serious riding.
Situated in a fantastic wine making area, Anjou cottage is an ideal base for touring the vineyards, wine tasting and purchasing local wines direct from the cellar doors. Have fun on a half or full day escorted wine tour with Simon, your jovial and informative host. Simon and Karin also host lively Dinners with fellow guests at Manoir de Gourin, a former wine-making estate.
Anjou cottage is light and attractive, tastefully decorated and furnished to a high standard. The sitting room opens onto an enchanting courtyard style terrace, perfect for the long lazy lunches so loved by the French. Arrive to an immaculately presented cottage with the king size bed made up for you with crisp white cotton bed-linen.
Relax as soon as you arrive, sit out on the terrace, and enjoy the complimentary bottle of chilled wine. Let Karin book a table for you at one of the two great restaurants in Puy Notre Dame just a few minutes drive away. We'll even deliver your bread and croissants in the mornings - and in time for breakfast too!
The inviting heated pool awaits. Relax, swim and sunbathe in the secluded, swimming pool area. The shared pool has a sheltered, south-facing terrace, a stunning location for lounging around with a good book in a child free environment. Personal BBQ and sitting areas in the garden too.
For full information or to read Simon and Karin's blogs or for links to the sights please visit the owners' website
Further details
The British owners, Simon and Karin will be residing in the Manor house during your stay and will be on hand to provide assistance if required.
Wine Tours and WineTastings with loirewinetours
Simon will be delighted to arrange a wine tour for you.
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Further details outdoors
The pretty coach house within the grounds of Manoir de Gourin has been lovingly renovated by the owners into three adjoining one bedroom cottages. Each cottage sleeps 2 adults and has a screened outdoor area furnished with table, parasol and chairs for al fresco dining, set within a delightful shared courtyard. Sit out, whilst listening to the relaxing sounds of water trickling from the charming fountain. Help yourselves to the many herbs growing outside your door. Lovely picnic and barbeque areas in the garden too.The beautiful pool area is cleaned regularly and maintained by the owners. It is furnished with stylish wooden loungers, lounger cushions, umbrellas, tables and chairs. The heated swimming pool is shared by our 4 cottages (up to 8 persons). From the large rear garden, there are lovely views over the glorious French countryside. The historically important Collegialle church of Puy Notre Dame sits proud on the horizon. The garden is lawned and has tranquil sitting areas to read or chat, have a barbeque or a drink, alone or in the company of other guests. Lots of space for our guests with individual picnic / barbecue areas in the garden furnished with benches, chairs, tables and parasols. For our more energetic guests we can offer bicycles, badminton or boules.Laundry facilities are available for a small additional charge. Secure parking is provided within the grounds entered through remote controlled gates. We regret the cottages do not cater for children as we wish to provide a tranquil environment for all our guests.FURTHER DETAILS INDOORS: Anjou Cottage is full of character with painted wooden floorboards, exposed beams and a galleried first floor bedroom. Enter from the courtyard into the ground floor sitting room. Spacious with comfortable, contemporary furniture, flat screen tv. dvd and cd players. A selection of dvds, cds, books and magazines are provided for relaxation. Freesat TV box with all the standard UK channels including regional channels.The stylish fully fitted kitchen, is well equipped with cupboards, sink and drainer, fridge, hob, extractor and oven. The kitchen can be screened off from the sitting room with attractive, floor to ceiling panels. From open plan to cosy at the pull of a cord!The ground floor shower room is modern with a large shower, wc and wash hand basin with cupboard under and a heated towel rail.The lovely bedroom on the first floor is well furnished with a comfortable, king-size bed - 180 cm with a sprung mattress. The bed will be made up with crisp white cotton linen, two single feather duvets, large pillows, cushions and throws. If desired twin beds can be arranged. Please advise if allergic to feathers.The cottage has free Wi-fi internet access enabling you to keep up with your emails! Heating is included during the colder months.
Location description from owner
The Pays de la Loire region
The Loire Valley conjures up romantic images of grand majestic castles and enchanting gardens. The area is steeped in history, the Loire having been the playground of the Kings and Dukes of France. The many Chateaux, Churches, Abbeys and ancient towns and cities such as Saumur, Angers, Chinon and Tours ensure some fantastic sightseeing.
Known as 'the Garden of France', the Loire valley's fertile land is used extensively for market gardening, nurseries and fruit orchards with obvious appeal for keen gardeners. With its gentle landscapes and temperate climate, warmer seasons and less rainfall than the UK, the region is perfect for walking, cycling, fishing, bird-watching and horse-riding.
Add to the mix the fact that the Loire valley is the third largest wine making region in France and you will have some idea of the wonderful diversity of the region.
This rich heritage and the natural beauty of the area have contributed to the Loire valley being declared a UNESCO world heritage site.
It is an area of diverse attractions and un-spoilt landscapes that make it one of the most popular tourist destinations in France. A great place for historians, sightseers and wine lovers too!
St Macaire du Bois
The following Chateaux are all within easy reach of Manoir de Gourin:
Saumur, Breze, Chinon, Villandry, Brissac, Angers, Usse, Azay le Rideau, Chateau d'Oiron, Langeais and Fontevraud Abbey.
Manoir de Gourin is surrounded by charming towns and villages:
Le Puy Notre Dame
Just 2 miles away is the charming village of Le Puy Notre Dame, on one of the pilgrimage routes from Canterbury to Santiago de Compostela. A recognised 'village of charm' noted for its beautiful, old limestone houses and its imposing 13th century church. In Puy, you will find a bakery for your baguettes and croissants, supermarket, pharmacy, bar/tabac and two good bistros. It is traditionally a wine growing region and is the leading French commune for the production of AOC Saumur wines.
Doue la Fontaine.
Five miles north is the bustling market town of Doue La Fontaine with good shops, cafes and restaurants. The town is famous for its splendidly unusual Zoo where animals are housed in a troglodyte environment. Doue is also the main centre of rose production in France and is known as "the City of Roses". It hosts a Rose Festival every summer when local caves are magically transformed by elaborate and exquisite displays. Monday is market day when the town comes alive with roadside stalls selling everything from local produce to French berets!
Montreuil Bellay
The charming medieval town of Montreuil Bellay, with its fairytale Chateau, monthly antiques market, pretty squares and fortified walls is 5 miles east. It is a picturesque place offering interesting walks and several places to eat. The river Thouet skirts the town with delightful picnic areas along the banks. Canoes/kayaks may be hired.
15 miles away is the beautiful town of Saumur. On the banks of the majestic Loire, Saumur and the surrounding area has a wealth of Chateaux, Museums, Art Galleries, chic shops and gastronomic restaurants - a tourist hot spot. It is the National Equestrian Centre of France and home to the Cadre Noir Regiment. During the season the Cadre Noir present regular shows of outstanding horsemanship and offer guided tours of the school.
Throughout the summer months annual events are held to celebrate local produce and customs including Art, Music and Wine Festivals. The superb Fete de Saumur Champigny, a wine and food evening in Saumur with music and dancing is normally held during the first week of August.
Locally, on the last weekend in July, is a quite unique, classic car "Grand Prix" race through the ancient streets and around the beautiful old church of Le Puy Notre Dame. A marvellous and enjoyable spectacle. Please look at our own websites for more details and dates of these and other events.
There is a Paragliding and Microlight Club close by for any enthusiasts out there.
The area is suitable for rambling and cycling.
Touring and visiting the vineyards for wine tasting is huge fun. Please log on to our own website via the contact section below for details of the current wine tours / tasting courses run by Simon and for links to the attractions.
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Bed & bathroom
- 1 Super King Beds
- 1 Shower room
- Wi-Fi available
- Shared outdoor pool (heated)
- Shared garden
- Private garden
- Balcony or terrace
- Bicycles available
- Internet access
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- CD player
- Hair dryer
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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- Parking
- Secure parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
- Cancellation policy
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About the owner
Simon & Karin G
- Response rate:
- 95%
- Calendar updated:
- 15 Aug 2016
- Years listed:
- 8
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
Languages spoken: English
This Gite has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and sleeps 2. It's been listed on Holiday Lettings since 19 Nov 2007. Located in Saumur, it has 15 reviews with an overall rating of 5. The average weekly rate varies from £370 to £480.
The Owner has a response rate of 95% and the property's calendar was last updated on 15 Aug 2016.
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"The perfect get away from it all"
Karin & Simon are like your favourite Auntie and Uncle, they know instinctively how much of their presence is required to make your stay perfect. The Manoir de Gourin is a fabulous self-contained facility that leaves you with no reason to leave other than to buy food but Simon will happily shop for your morning croissants. Therefore, if you want to escape from it all with no children or animals then this is the place for you. We take our cycles every year and travel around the breathtaking scenery, taking photos and stopping at quaint cafes for refreshments. Karin prepares delicious meals one evening each week when guests can meet and socialise if they choose and Simon will impress with his knowledge and selection of local wines. A wine tour with Simon is an absolute must to meet the equally delightful Pierre at Domaine de L'enchantoir; his award wining wines are definitely worthy of any space you can find in your car to take them home. We have already booked for next year and can't wait.
"The perfect getaway"
A warm welcome from Simon and Karin even though we arrived late. The cottage was spotless and well eqipped.The shower was amazing. The cottage is set in the grounds of the manor house, which itself is set in a small village. A 20 mile radius will take you to more attractions, chateaux, churches, historic towns and river drives than is possible to do in a week A second visit will be necessary in the future.
"A perfect retreat"
Stayed for a week in September out of school hol season. The cottage is part of a terrace of 3 cottages. The village is very quiet and you will need a car to get about for provisions and sightseeing. The owners are very hospitable and were generous in giving us a bottle of bubbly for our anniversary. They made the journey to them extremely easy with their directions and best places to stop on the way. I would recommend staying here to any couple wanting to get away from it all.
"Beautiful cottage in idyllic countryside location"
The cottage is beautifully decorated and very well equipped. The owners have clearly not spared any expense making the cottages as well designed and decorated as possible. The pool area was also thoughtfully designed and was a lovely, tranquil place to relax. Wonderful hospitality from the owners - their wine tours and home cooked dinners are highly recommended. Great location, and overall a really lovely holiday.
"Perfect Place to relax"
The location of this gite is really good for exploring the Western part of the Loire Valley around Saumur. The gite is extremely well equipped and the fittings etc., are to a very high standard. Simon & Karin were very welcoming and this is a place I would consider recommending to friends and returning to myself.
"Peace and Relaxation in the beautiful French countryside..."
The apartment was immaculately clean and had everything you could need for two. I was impressed to see the bed was a true king size, very large and very comfortable! Everything was modern and nicely decorated. It was great to pre-order our breads and pastries for the week, hang the bag out the night before, and find it there delivered at 8am the next morning on our doorstep! We particularly enjoyed the pool area which is a real sun trap and lovely to relax around and read a book, even if not swimming, it has plenty of nice comfy sun loungers and chairs (and is exactly as nice as how it looks in the photos!). Location is very good with many villages and attractions within easy driving distance. Highly recommend the Zoo at Doue La Fontaine, built in a quarry. Not your regular zoo and quite unexpected to be in the middle of the Loire Valley, however a very special place and absolutely worth a visit. Also Chateau Villandry with spectacular gardens is a must see as well (a bit further away, but worth the drive). Manoir de Gourin is situated in a peaceful, quiet, idyllic spot and we enjoyed going for walks in the evening after dinner, around the country roads and surrounding farmland with lovely views over the stretching fields and setting sun. Last but not least is the wonderful hospitality from owners Karin and Simon, who take great pride and care in the upkeep of this property and hosting guests. They are very helpful and always on hand if you need to ask advice on anything. We had a most enjoyable evening in the fabulously elegant dining room of the Manoir, with the other guests, and feasted on a superb 4 course meal cooked by Karin and equally superb wines to match. You must be sure to order the "arrival platter / dinner" - absolutely delish! and just what we needed after a long drive and feeling tired and hungry. I would not hesitate to recommend Manoir de Gourin for 100% relaxation, peace, quiet, beautiful scenery and surrounding villages and great hospitality!
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
Pete Is Neat!
Fantagraphics recently reissued Peter Bagge's NEAT STUFF as a snazzy two-volume hardcover slipcased set. I interviewed Pete for THE COMICS JOURNAL...you can read the interview here:
Friday, July 29, 2016
This story originally appeared in CRAP #5 (1994). You can own the original art if you give me some money! CLICK HERE for purchasing info.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Cool Comps Alert
There's always cool stuff up for grabs at the TWILIGHTZONE! blog...lately they've been on a roll, sharing some of my all-time favorite compilation LPs. Just hit the link, scroll down, and look for the albums I've pictured below:
Not to be outdone, my online pal Michael Vee has been sharing more wild & wonderful stuff at his '60s MOSTLY UNCOMPED blog in recent months, including some collections of very rare and obscure instrumentals...
Saturday, May 21, 2016
A Lost BAD BOYS Story!
FOUND! I did this BAD BOYS story for a European magazine (I forget the title) way back in '93. I sold the original art/page some years ago. I knew I had photocopies of it somewhere, but could never seem to find 'em when I was looking for 'em (can you relate?) Whilst digging through my subterranean archives today looking for stuff to sell at tomorrow's BIG EVENT (more on this below...) I finally unearthed this trashy little treasure. When the story was originally published it was translated into another language (Czech? Finnish? Polish? I forget!), so, for what it's worth, this is the first time this story has appeared in english (except, maybe, for a really bad scan at my COMIC ART COLLECTIVE page). Scroll down & enjoy! But first...
Look for me tomorrow (Sunday the 22nd) at LINEWORK NW, the annual trés chic Portland alternative comics event! I'll be lurking in the dungeon of Norse Hall at FRANKENSTEIN'S COMIC BOOK SWAP, where I'll also be DJ-ing (via computer) from my vast collection of obscure audio weirdness. In addition, I'll have all kinds of cool junk for sale, and I'd be jolly as hell if someone came down and gave me lotsa money to buy every last bit of it! Anyway...I think both events have free admission, so what have you got to lose by stopping in just to say "howdy"?
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Hooray For Herbie!
I loved Herbie comics (1958 - 1966)...but I never owned many issues. So I was delighted to discover that all 23 original issues--plus a whole bunch of "bonus" stuff--are available for download (as PDF files) via the Internet Archive! Yay!!
Get Herbie!
BONUS: MORE comics collections at the Internet Archive!
EC Horror Comics
Fawcett Comics (Beware Terror Tales, Worlds Beyond, etc.)
Skywald Comics (Nightmare, Psycho, Scream)
Web Of Mystery (Ace Comics)
Ace Comics collection (Atomic War!, World War III, Crime Must Pay The Penalty, etc.)
Tales Of Horror #1 (additional issues in links at bottom of page)
Friday, February 12, 2016
Contemporary Instrumentals 3
Instrumental music is alive and well. Here are a few favorites, all released within the last couple of years. The final YouTube track below is an oldie, showing the robot band above in action!
Monday, January 25, 2016
Kickin' the Cans!
Until recently I was never much of a headphones kind of guy. Back in the '80s I owned a couple different crappy Walkman-style portable cassette players, and typically just used whatever equally crappy headphones were included with the players. In those days I was much more inclined to spend whatever disposable income I had available on music rather than on gear. I think those shrill-sounding little 'phones eventually put me off from using headphones altogether for quite some time afterwards, and I just naturally transitioned to doing my listening via speakers of one kind or another.
Fast-forward to the 2000s, when I finally started owning things like computers, DVD players, and an iPod…having some kind of headphone for personal listening suddenly seemed like a good idea again. I still didn't feel compelled to spend much. For about $16 I purchased a pair of JVC Flats (aka the JVC HA-S160):
For budget 'phones these sound quite nice…they have a relatively flat frequency response, decent bass, and also fold flat for easy portability. They've received numerous positive endorsements over the years (most recently via CNET). I made do with these as my only headphones for 2 or 3 years, but eventually got frustrated with them…they're rather small, and though I liked their sound I had a hard time keeping them positioned on my head and ears. I began researching potential replacements…
The Koss KSC75 ear clip headphone gets a lot of love at audiophile forums like Head-Fi, and for good reason…these little 'phones have remarkably great sound for the price. Here's a link to a thread on Head-Fi extolling the virtues of this budget powerhouse. It took a while to convince me to try them out…even after reading page after page of glowing user reviews, I was concerned that I wouldn't care much for using headband-less headphones that clip to the ear. But when I saw an open-box pair on markdown at Sears for $9.93, I succumbed to curiosity and grabbed 'em. Right out of the box they were impressive…outstanding balance & tone, with a fun, punchy, expansive, open and airy quality. I highly recommend these for casual listening. The KSC75 typically sells for around $15 - $20, but is sometimes offered for less. Recently Kmart had them on sale for $9.99, so I scooped up a couple extra pairs. I was surprised to discover that I actually like the ear clips…for me, they're so comfortable that I hardly know I'm wearing them, and the music almost seems to be coming from out of thin air…
That being said…getting the ear clips on and off can sometimes be a slight hassle, so I decided to look into ways to put the KSC75 drivers onto some kind of headband for more convenience. The Head-Fiers recommended using a headband from a cheap headphone sold by Parts Express (see below). I tried this, but eventually opted for solutions which seemed more substantial, reliably durable and portable (also below).
|My "KossHeisers" - KSC75 drivers on a Sennheiser PXC 250 headband.
|My "75 XLs" - KSC75 drivers on a 2XL "Shakedown" headband.
Although easily portable, the KSC75 is a semi-open headphone…that is, it leaks sound, so it's not necessarily appropriate for all situations (for example, at the library, on public transportation, etc.) So I've been gradually building up a small arsenal of closed-back 'phones for private listening. I've had some luck finding a few very decent-sounding used headphones and related gear at local thrift shops like Goodwill.
I really like the sound of these JBL E40BT headphones. They're Bluetooth-enabled but can also be used wired. This model has already been discontinued, but can often be found on closeout lately at a significantly reduced price. I got mine at Goodwill, new-in-the-box, for just $25.
These Sony MDR-NC40 noise canceling 'phones have surprisingly good sound for a relatively inexpensive portable, as long as the NC is turned on…the built-in amplification adds a lot of bass! I do think they sound much better with the player EQ set to "Treble Boost." They fold up, which is very convenient. Goodwill again, five bucks.
I was lucky enough recently to get a used pair of Bowers and Wilkins P5 Mobile Hi-Fi headphones for only $50 (these typically retail for around $300.00). Some don't consider these to be truly "audiophile grade" 'phones, but they are definitely head and shoulders above anything else I currently own as far as build and sound quality are concerned.
Finally…I found a used Fiio E6 headphone amplifier for five dollars. I never imagined I'd have any use for such a thing, but now I find it comes in very handy, at times. In addition to amplifying the sound it also has a couple of different bass-boost settings. It has a rechargeable battery & is small enough to attach to my iPod case via a bit of Velcro.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Hell-Raisin' & Rebellion
Happy New Year! Yup, I'm still kickin'. Just wanted to mention a couple up-and-coming thangs to be on the lookout for, both of which will eventually be found over at the WFMU ICHIBAN! blog.
First up...the annual WFMU RADIO pledge drive will soon be in full swing. As a pledge drive "premium" I've thrown together a collection of (mostly instrumental) music from classic biker flicks, which also includes selected tracks from other Mike Curb-produced "teenage rebellion"-type exploitation movies. The DVD-R MP3 collection, titled CYCLE PSYCHOS & MOTOR MANIACS, will also feature a number of radio spot ads. Watch WFMU ICHIBAN for details.
Kogar the Swinging Ape is finishing up his latest compilation. The individual tracks have been posted weekly for the past few months or so; the finished comp (titled SWITCHBLADE PANIC!!) should be available in its entirety soon (also at the ICHIBAN blog, naturally!)
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H. bobirensis is in many respects similar to H. zonatus, a vicariating form from further west. It differs in being larger, with a warty rather than smooth dorsum, and with much dilatable skin around the large gular flap.
The tadpoles have a long tail (190–210% of body length) and the usual tooth formula of 1/1+1,2.
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The eggs are large with a white and light green pole. The jelly is milky.
Schiøtz, A. (1999). Treefrogs of Africa. Edition Chimaira, Frankfurt am Main.
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2 Week Photographic Journey through Kruger National Park, Tangala Private Reserve, Mozambique and Cape Town. Wildlife includes all big 5, Female Cheeath and her 4 cubs, many other wide and varied animals and birds of the region. Also as a conclusion some White Sharks from Dyer Island at the end of the trip.
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