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Backpacking with a Laptop
Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand
Trying to decide if you should shove that laptop in your backpack? I've got a few thoughts on the subject.
Eric, a regular reader/commenter e-mailed me and asked:
I have one more year of school left and I'm thinking about upgrading to a Mac laptop. When I begin traveling, do you think it'd be smart to take it with me? It seems like it would make it a lot easier to store pictures and music; no need for an iPOD. I'll probably have movies on there for long bus rides, and a computer might be harder to steal (since it will almost always be locked up). Also, they have new technology out for Internet virtually anywhere… thoughts? Worth taking or to much of a hassle?
Eric, I think this depends entirely on where you're going to be traveling, for how long, and what you're going to be doing while on the road.
The Cost
Looking at the cost of a laptop from financial standpoint, I always think: "How many hours of Internet time would I get for the price of this device?"
If you're traveling in developing countries, figure no more than US$2/hour for Internet access—often it's less than US$1/hour if you hunt. Here in Thailand I can find Internet for B$20/hour outside of the tourist zones.
I know Mac's aren't cheap. I'm not sure how much the laptop you're thinking about getting is, but I'll take a stab at it and say US$1,800. That's 1,800 hours in an Internet café. If you spent 3 hours a day in a café, everyday, that would be equivalent to 600 days of Internet usage.
Of course adjusting the price of the laptop, the amount of time used, and the rate/hour will give you (wildly) varying results. But since you're not buying a laptop just for reasons of travel, I'll move on.
Weight & Space
The extra weight you can deal with; the space might be a problem. Space inside a backpack is finite, and must be used wisely. You will often see people with an additional "frontpack," a smaller backpack turned around and carried against the belly, to carry valuables and overflow from their backpack.
I don't carry a frontpack (or like them). I don't like the idea of walking around like an overburdened Sherpa. I also don't like the "steal this for all my best goodies" vibe the frontpack gives off. If it doesn't fit in my backpack, it's out. I enjoy my range of motion (and with it the ability to defend myself properly) too much.
I am a big believer that laptops should be computers for the lap, not the desk. I see no point in buying one of these massive desktop replacements that weigh in at 10lbs and rarely leaves your workstation because it's so big.
My ideal laptop would have a 10" screen or smaller, and weigh no more than 1.5–2.5 pounds, with battery. A docking station should be used at home to provide a larger monitor and keyboard. Portable and functional. I suggested the same thing to my boy Babak, who picked up a tiny Sony Vaio and will eventually construct such a setup.
On The Bus
I have spent a lot of time in buses—probably a thousand hours or more—and have yet to see someone watching a movie on laptop. Revealing the possession of such an item is on the long list things that I wouldn't do to ensure happy and safe bus travel.
You always have to remember that there are people in this world that want, and will take, what they don't have. People notice what goodies you have, and I take extreme care to keep things discreet, especially when traveling on long-haul (overnight) buses. Trust issues are part of the reason I can't sleep on such transport.
Your eyes are going to be stuck to the window while busing during the daylight hours; the passing landscape is far more interesting than you would expect. Night is the only time I can think of playing a movie, but even if you did, how long would that battery last playing it? Probably enough for one flick, assuming you've ripped it to the hard drive (so the DVD drive isn't always spinning) and it's not as long as most Kevin Costner movies.
Rides lasting 17–22 hours are typical in South America—it's a big place. When your laptop gives up at the 4-hour mark or your iPOD after 8-hours, what are you doing to do for the remainder? This is why I love carrying an MP3 player that takes (rechargeable) AA batteries; I take two or three AA's for those long bus rides and life is good.
Mac Versus PC
Other backpackers will see a laptop and go: "Nice! Hey, could I borrow that for a second?"
Mac users are still in the minority, and carrying one would reduce the attempts people will make to borrow your baby; but it comes with a price. If you plan on taking your computer to an Internet café there won't be anyone in sight, including the staff, to help you configure it should you encounter problems configuring it for access.
I would also give though to replacement parts and service. Chances are good that you'll burn up a power supply from faulty wiring or a nasty current surge in a third-world country. That laptop is going to become a brick in your pack real fast if you can't get replacement parts for it locally (or can't afford a very expensive DHL package from home).
Archival, Theft, & Oops!
Never, ever, ever use an iPOD to archive your photos. Solid-state memory devices and cards are so affordable these days, it makes no sense at all; pick up a handful of thumb drives or extra cards for your camera instead. Putting photos on an iPOD (or CD) as a novelty, but never as the sole meas of archival. I've heard far to many tales of woe from people who have had their device lost, stolen, broken, or reformatted by mistake and lost everything.
You're laptop isn't going to be any harder to steal than an iPOD (assuming you treat them the same), but the difference is going to be motivation for the thief. Believe it or not, laptops aren't high on the list of things people look to nab. To most, computers mean work. It's as soon as you start openly playing music on it that it becomes a device for fun—a more desirable target.
Laptop rules: Don't let other backpackers use your laptop; don't let locals see you play music or games on it; mind the liquids and insects.
Purpose & Usefulness
I suppose what it really comes down to is how much you want to work outside of an Internet café. If you are designing Web sites in exchange for room and board, or enjoy day-trading from a chair on the beach, then yes, a laptop is a good idea.
If I was carrying a laptop I would probably also go ahead and get a cell phone. The combination of the two would allow me to get Internet access via GPRS, anytime, from the comfort of my bed. I see this setup as essential equipment for blogging from countries without a developed Internet café infrastructure (such as West Africa, where my buddy Andy is currently using such a combo).
Again, it all boils down to what you're going to be doing on the road. If I was blogging for a business (and making money), like Andy, I'd make damn sure I had Internet access anytime—and he does. Since my writing doesn't generate (positive) cash flow, I use a PDA to write offline, and do my thing whenever I've got 'net access from a café.
Sure I'd love to have a laptop with me to watch movies and listen to music in my room; manage the songs on my MP3 player; sort and retouch photos; research with Encarta; play games; read e-books; work on my Web site; and access the Internet from a secure environment—but I don't.
It's about the balance of wants and needs. It doesn't make sense for me invest in such things (at this point). I don't have the space in my pack or the money in the bank.
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Hope that helps you look at things from a slightly different perspective.
May 19th, 2007
I'm going to lead tours through Vietnam for a few months and decided to get a laptop. I need it to process my photos and blog, and need track of the tour essentials.
I bought a 500 euro second-hand iBook. Fantastic.
July 24th, 2007
A laptop for 1,800? Come off it!
I bought a laptop 3 years ago for $800 (new) and I've used it at least once a day. It's no slow coach either.
July 25th, 2007
Hey, they got a lot, lot more expensive (think Sony Vaio). But I suppose my train of thought on that price was the price of a new Mac laptop.
I've since discovered many laptops for sale here in SE Asia that you can pick up new for US$600-800 that are just fine.
February 6th, 2008
What do you use to carry your laptop in when backpacking??
February 6th, 2008
I picked up these goodies in Bangkok, the larger of the two padded cases was for my girlfriend's laptop.
I keep my laptop inside my backpack.
Seems to be working out well.
March 25th, 2008
You could get something like an asus eee. It's 2 pounds, $300-400, has a 7 inch screen, and can run linux or windows xp if you put it on there.
That would be perfect since it's light enough to carry as well as cheap enough to not cry over if broken.
June 13th, 2009
I recently took a trip to S. America and bought an Asus Eee PC netbook. It is -THE- backpacker computer. Very light, very compact, I think the screen is about 8 or 9 inches diagnally. It's about the same dimensions as a medium sized book. Only cost $290 including shipping. The keyboard is uncomfortably small and takes some getting used to, but after a few days you can type just fine. Can't beat it though. Saw many other backpackers with them too.
June 13th, 2009
Chris, I couldn't agree more. The Asus EEE is wonderful for travel.
See this post:
ASUS Eee Perfect for Poor, Lonely Backpackers, Full-Time Travelers, Your Mom
The United States
March 9th, 2010
Can anyone recommend a wireless internet card/service that can be used on the road while traveling internationally?
The United States
March 9th, 2010
The only economical option available to you is going to be the use of a Blackberry, optionally tethered to your laptop. More here: http://www.hobotraveler.com/blackberry.php
April 22nd, 2010
This post fails to mention that relying on internet cafe computers is punishment in itself. The computers rarely could be called responsive, and they are plagued down by installed programs and viruses. You should assume an internet cafe pc has aids. It will infect your flash drives.
Also, an update would be that for $300 dollars on amazon/ebay you can buy a 10" netbook which are all the rage. My bf and I brought our laptops and no one has ever asked to use them.
However, if you just want email, then hostel computers are mostly adequate.
The United States
April 22nd, 2010
Totally correct, Jess. Back in '07 netbooks were still under the radar, but as of '08 really started to take off. Today they can be had for very little money (just $200-300 new with a legit OS) and full of functionality.
September 7th, 2010
Hello Craig! Great post, but im still not sure. Im thinking of bringing my macbook 15" to india, where im going to travel for 5 months. Mostly its because i don't want to pause my music-production-training, but also to keep in touch with family through skype. Its an expensive laptop, and its also quite big, so is it really worth the risk? I'm also wondering, how does your laptop get along with heat (like from being hidden in the backpack).
I understand you can't tell me yes or no, but maybe you can help me decide thanks in advance
September 7th, 2010
Taking such an expensive piece of technology (which clearly means a lot to you) is only going to end in heartache or wishing you didn't have to expend all the energy protecting it — maybe both.
As much as you'll want to continue your training, you'll likely be overloaded with new experiences, hardships and acquaintances that such things will likely fade from your list of priorities.
Now, after nearly five years of world wanderings I've found myself reneging on some pretty strong statements regarding tech and travel that I thought were correct at the time. Laptops are one of them.
The introduction of inexpensive 'netbooks' to the masses around 2007 changed my mind on such things. US$300 can free you from public computers for things like photo editing/storage, and (with more and more Wi-Fi popping up as the years go on) Internet access.
Would I take a piece of tech like your laptop to a country like India? No way. Both you and your kit are going to go through some extreme conditions (squished, smashed, rain, heat, and thieves, to name a few).
Either get yourself a very worthy insurance policy with a low deductible or leave it at home. Freeing yourself of having to guard your pack/possessions with your life is going to save you a lot of grief.
Investing in a netbook is probably going to be a lot better solution than investing in an insurance policy. Try Craigslist and pick one up for cheap. Even Skype runs on the rusting 486s running Windows 95 you'll likely encounter in India.
As for heat, I try to let my system cool off before packing it away in a lightly padded cover. Where you're likely to have problems is moving your system from a cool A/C room to high humidity (outside). Condensation (as seen on your glasses or camera fogging up) can hurt these things.
The United States
August 3rd, 2012
This is a very good pro and con list of whether to bring a laptop with you while you backpack. I agree that for the most part, it depends. Everyone needs to consider their own context and see if a laptop is appropriate and needed. I think that people need to start from the mindset that they don't need one and convince themselves that that do rather than starting from the position that you do need one and convince yourself that you don't.
The United States
September 14th, 2012
For someone who needs a real machine while traveling, investing in an ultrabook is a good idea. You will generally get about 13' or smaller screen, less that 3lb weight and a long battery life. A set of basic travel adapters and you are set to go, the rest is just common sense and basic precautions. There so many places with available WI-Fi that it is really a no-brainer.
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We do everything possible to ensure that your new livestock arrives healthy and in good condition. We have less than 1% DOA on the corals that we ship. We use the best packaging and shipping possible which is very expensive, but we pass less than half that cost through to our customers and charge a flat rate of $39 per shipment with no box charge. For this reason, we require a minimum order of $99 for livestock not including the shipping charge. If you order $299 or more of livestock, shipping is free.
How to Order Livestock
- Select your specimens, ensuring that you reach the $99 minimum order amount.
- Complete your checkout within 2 hours. If you leave items in your cart, they will be deleted after 2 hours and someone else may order them.
- In the shopping cart, once your state is entered, the cart will show a $39 Livestock Flat Rate Shipping charge unless you live in Oregon or S. Washington and Seattle area in which case the shipping is $16 shipping. If your order totals $299 or more, you receive Free Shipping.
- If you want your items delivered on Saturday, select the Saturday Delivery option which adds $16 to the cost of the shipping.
- Select the desired delivery date on the calendar
- Provide any additional comments in the comments box.
- Pay for your order using PayPal or credit card.
- When your order ships, the tracking number will be emailed to you.
Please note: You cannot add dry goods to a livestock order because the shipping requirements are different and the system will not allow you to complete the order until the dry goods are removed.
- We use new top quality fully insulated cooler boxes with 1.5″ thick foam and a white exterior cardboard box marked with the appropriate shipping caution labels.
- Delicate frags are attached to Styrofoam floats to minimize the risk of shipping damage from abrading against the inside of the bag.
- Depending on the coral, a bag saver may be placed over the coral to help cushion the coral during shipment.
- Each coral is put into a heavy-duty 4-mil or 6-mil bag, filled with plenty of water and pure oxygen and then double heat sealed to guard against leaks.
- The bags are then all enclosed in a larger bag to contain any leaks that might occur and to make the shipping companies happy.
- Packing peanuts may be added to provide additional cushioning.
- Long lasting hot or cold packs are attached to the underside of the lid depending on weather conditions to help maintain acceptable temperature conditions within the shipping container. The lid may have a ventilation hole added to keep the heat pack operating under some conditions.
- The lid is then taped on to seal the entire container.
Please note that we ship livestock to the contiguous 48 states only.
When you order livestock, once you enter your state, the shipping charges will be calculated for you. Flat Rate Shipping is $39.
If you live in Oregon or S. Washington or Seattle area, our shipping cost is less so the shipping is $16 to that area.
If your order is for $299 or more, you will receive Free Shipping.
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If you also want to order LED lighting or other dry goods, they must be ordered separately from livestock as those items will be shipped separately using UPS Ground and do not count toward the minimum livestock purchase amounts.
We ship Monday through Thursday and can ship on Friday if you elect to pay the $16 extra Saturday delivery fee charged by UPS if it is an overnight express shipment. Please note that some rural areas do not have Saturday UPS service available. Check with us or UPS if you are unsure about your area.
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Orders can be held for up to 1 week before shipping out. While an order is being held for shipment, you can add to that order without paying any additional costs. Just order the additional items through the website and enter the code "rcfreeship" in the coupon box to remove any additional shipping cost since that has already been paid for and we will consolidate the orders on our end. If the order is being held due to inclement weather, we will hold the order as long as necessary to ensure that it is safe to ship.
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We package the shipment late in the day and hand deliver your shipment to the UPS shipping center around 4:00 PM PST to further minimize the time that the livestock is in the shipping container and to minimize the chance of rough handling or exposure to extreme temperatures. Once the order is packaged, we email you the tracking information.
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Livestock Live Arrival Guarantee
We do everything in our power to ensure that your livestock arrives in good condition and will thrive in your tank, but sometimes stuff happens outside of our control. By the same token, you have the responsibility to quickly acclimate your new livestock and provide the correct lighting and water parameters for the livestock that you order.
Many places provide a guarantee that the livestock will not be dead upon arrival, but unfortunately many shipping related deaths of corals don't become apparent as soon as you open the bag, but they usually do become apparent within about 24 hours of receiving the shipment. Also, if the livestock looks marginal, we want you to still acclimate it and see if it can be saved since we are dealing with live animals.
For that reason we provide a 48 hour live arrival guarantee. If within 48 hours of the delivery of your shipment you have a death, just take a digital picture of the casualty and email it to us within that 48-hour window. If you receive a coral that isn't DOA but also does not look very healthy, notify us within that 48-hours and we will give you up to a 30 day guarantee on that coral to allow plenty of time to see if it can be saved.
We will issue you a store credit for 105% of the cost of the lost livestock, not including shipping. That credit is in the form of a coupon code that can be used on your next order when you check out. We don't automatically ship a replacement due to the fact that each specimen is unique to some extent and sometimes truly one-of-a-kind. In addition the box and shipping costs to ship a replacement $20 frag (as an example) are simply too high to make sense. If the loss is large, such as an entire shipment, we can also credit back your PayPal or other payment method if you would prefer.
Breakage: We package the coral to the best of our ability, but during shipment some breakage may occur especially of thinner branched SPS corals or frags may become dislodged from their frag plugs if they have not encrusted completely. This can't be avoided completely, so we ship a bottle of our coral glue with new customer orders so that if it does occur, the broken branches can be attached to live rock or or reef plugs if it is desired to start new corals.
Please Note: If you receive your order and there has been a complete or major loss of livestock when you open the box, you must notify us within 2 hours of delivery by UPS either by email or phone. If the package is delivered by 10:30am and you don't notify us of a major loss of coral until that evening or the next day, we have to assume that you left the box on the doorstep until you came home that evening rather than acclimating your coral promptly as is required to ensure their safety. This is especially important when the temperatures are above 80 degrees in your area. In that case the live arrival guarantee will not be honored.


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Labor unions scored a significant but largely symbolic victory Aug. 3, when a Wal-Mart (WMT ) store in Canada became the first in North America to win the right to unionize. Company founder Sam Walton likely wouldn't have been pleased. Then again, he may not have known that his original discount store in Rogers, Ark., would grow into a 4,800-store global behemoth that sets an entire industry's standards for wages and worker treatment.
What happened in Canada "shows that when workers' rights are protected, Wal-Mart workers will exercise those rights for a voice at work," says Joseph Hansen, president of United Food & Commercial Workers International (UFCW), which secured the right to represent Wal-Mart workers at the store.
On Wall Street, the view is quite different. Analysts are already keeping close watch over a variety of labor-related Wal-Mart issues -- including alleged immigrant workers, sex discrimination, health-care coverage, and low wages. Federal investigators are looking into whether it knowingly encouraged the hiring of illegal immigrants through a cleaning contractor. The megachain also is the subject of a class-action suit filed by current and former female Wal-Mart workers, who accuse it of denying them access to promotions. In early August, the University of California at Berkeley released a study that concluded Wal-Mart's wage and health-care practices cost the state of California millions of dollars in hidden costs.
Unionization at Wal-Mart, were it to gather momentum, would ripple through all of retailing, Bernstein Research's retailing analyst Colin McGranahan noted in a recent report. "Any substantial progress at [unionizing] Wal-Mart could have a 'contagious' effect," on the sector, writes McGranahan. Adds Emme Kozloff, discount-retailing analyst at Bernstein Research: "Any unionization would impact cost structure."
The right to unionize at one location doesn't mean Wal-Mart is about to lose one of its biggest competitive advantages, low-cost labor. Still, analysts are keeping a vigilant eye on any changes in the labor environment, as unions grow more determined to bring Wal-Mart to heel.
For the past two years, the UFCW has been active across Canada, where Wal-Mart has 231 stores, and where labor laws are generally more union-friendly than in the U.S. The Service Employees International Union this summer earmarked $1 million to "help underwrite efforts of different groups [with] concerns about Wal-Mart's impact on the economy," says T.J. Michaels, the union's spokesperson. According to Greg Tarpinian, executive director of the Labor Research Assn., a consulting firm funded by unions, there is currently "more coordination and discussion on Wal-Mart than at any point in time before."
A regional labor-relations board gave the UFCW the right to represent workers at the store in Jonquiere, north of Quebec City. Although Wal-Mart has not announced if it will appeal the decision, the retailer is unlikely to accept the decision without a fight. "We are taking it step-by-step," says Wal-Mart spokesman Andrew Pelletier. Meanwhile, labor's success in Jonquiere should serve to rally unions elsewhere. "The UFCW is dying for just one little crack in the surface," says Kozloff.
Although unions are determined, they have yet to form a united, multi-union front. "To organize Wal-Mart will take unions working together on a global campaign," says Kate Bronfenbrenner, director of labor education research at Cornell University.
Even if the labor movement crafts a cohesive plan and pours more funding into the drive, some experts are skeptical that unions can make much of a dent. "American law is ineffective in deterring employers who wants to remain nonunion and are willing to go to the edge of the law, and beyond, to intimidate workers who want to join," says Michael Harper, professor of labor law at Boston University. Essentially, under current law, the punishment to employers who get caught illegally bullying workers is relatively small -- so slight, says Harper, that many companies think the penalties are a price worth paying to remain union-free.
As for the Jonquiere Wal-Mart, the UFCW's go-ahead to represent the store's workers is just the first step. Next, another labor-board hearing, scheduled for Aug. 20, will determine the bargaining unit's composition. Says Wal-Mart's Pelletier: "We are going to participate."
Meanwhile, Wal-Mart's more immediate concerns are the uncertain state of consumer spending and the Street's reaction to fiscal second-quarter results, reported Aug. 12. The retailer posted 62 cents earnings per share, vs. 52 cents in the same period a year ago. Sales rose 11.3% to $70.5 billion. Analysts had been expecting an average of 61 cents earnings per share on sales of $70.8 billion. Wal-Mart said new stores and sales at international outlets helped profits, though it likely also reaped cost savings from direct-sourcing initiatives, which Kozloff sees as mitigating fears of a slowdown in consumer spending.
That may be, but many analysts figure the possibility of fewer consumer dollars pouring into Wal-Mart cash registers is too high to be ignored. That, together with multiple unresolved lawsuits, has resulted in a lukewarm opinion on the stock. Kozloff rates it neutral, saying she sees "no near-time catalyst" lifting the share price. Of 32 analysts, 14 rate Wal-Mart hold.
Efforts to unionize Wal-Mart will prove to be a slog, and most experts expect the company to mount an aggressive counter-assault. The labor movement will have to be far more savvy if it is to achieve another victory beyond a single store in Canada. "I'm not heartened too much," says BU's Harper of the union victory. Even so, Wall Street is starting to weigh the potential long-term consequences, both for Wal-Mart and other retailers.
Tsao is a writer for BusinessWeek Online in New York
Edited by Beth Belton


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BALTIMORE — And on the fourth day, the Orioles played. And won.
They won, watched it rain, and then they won again at nearly 1 a.m. with a walkoff homer by Matt Wieters in the 10th inning.
After a scheduled day off Monday, followed by consecutive rainouts Tuesday and Wednesday — the first time they've been postponed consecutively since 2004, and the first time it has happened at Camden Yards since 2000 — the Orioles and the Pittsburgh Pirates finally played on what was supposed to be a mutual day off Thursday.
They actually rolled the festivities into Friday morning, playing two games and a total of 19 innings — with the Orioles winning the first game, 5-1, and the second, 6-5, in 10 innings before an announced 28,290.
Wieters homered over the right-field scoreboard on the second pitch from Pirates reliever Stolmy Pimentel to end the baseball marathon at 12:53 a.m. Friday morning.
Tommy Hunter (1-0) was credited with the win in the nightcap after getting the save in the first game.
There were plenty of weird twists in the doubleheader that began at 4:08 p.m., didn't finish until nearly 1 a.m., and included a 21-minute rain delay in the middle of the first game and a 46-minute delay before the first pitch of the second.
Thursday marked the season debut of third baseman Manny Machado, who battled back from offseason knee surgery to ground out four times and pop up once in five at-bats in the second game.
It doubled as the season debut of left-hander Troy Patton, who is back after serving his 25-game suspension for testing positive for amphetamines. He retired one of the three batters he faced.
It signaled the triumphant Orioles return of first baseman Steve Pearce, who was released Sunday, re-signed Tuesday, hit three singles and drove in two runs to lead the way in the early victory Thursday.
It featured one of the strangest starts in recent memory by ace Chris Tillman, who threw 49 pitches in the first inning of the second game, escaped after allowing two runs and ultimately received a no-decision in a season-low 4 2 / 3 innings.
It included a two-homer night by right fielder Nick Markakis — one in each game — after he failed to hit one previously this season.
It also put an exclamation point on what has been a crazy month-plus of scheduling for the Orioles that has included a spate of consecutive day games, fluctuating start times and weather challenges.
"I think, for the entire roster, it's not easy to put into words," said Orioles right-hander Bud Norris, who picked up the win in the first game. "It does show the testament of our club and how we are going to strap it on … It says a lot about the culture [of the club] and everything else. I knew today was going to be tough after the last two days with the rain."
In the end, the Orioles improve to 15-13 while the Pirates (10-18) have dropped 15 of 19.
The second game didn't begin well for the Orioles as Tillman, who was coming off an outing last week in which he allowed seven runs, gave up two in the first inning Thursday night. He allowed two hits and three walks, including two with the bases loaded.
It was the first time an Orioles pitcher had thrown as many as 49 pitches in an inning since Tillman did it in the first in a 19-7 loss at the Minnesota Twins on July 16, 2012. He lasted just two-thirds of an inning in that game. On Thursday, he survived the first and ultimately gave up three runs in a season-low 4 2 / 3 innings while throwing 112 pitches.
His 49-pitch first including a mind-numbing 16 foul balls by a Pirates team that simply couldn't get the big hit. They left 27 runners on base in the doubleheader.
The Orioles bullpen, which threw 3 2 / 3 scoreless innings in the first game, gave up two runs in 5 1 / 3 innings in the nightcap. Evan Meek allowed one run in one inning pitched and Patton was charged with one run in one-third of an inning after Ryan Webb allowed an inherited runner to score on a single. Webb, however, got out of the no-outs, two-runners jam by retiring the next three batters.
The Orioles scored four times in the sixth with two outs. Adam Jones doubled home a run, Wieters added an RBI single and J.J. Hardy smacked a two-run single to tie the game. Pearce, running from second, scored on the play when catcher Chris Stewart couldn't hold onto the ball on the tag. Markakis' second homer of the day tied it again at 5-5 in the seventh.
In the first game, the Orioles' offense was paced by the club's poster boy for waiting things out: Pearce, who hadn't played a major league game since April 13. The 17-day layoff didn't seem to bother him.
After going 1-for-7 before being released and re-signed this week, Pearce singled in his first three at-bats against the Pirates, the club that originally drafted him. It was Pearce's first three-hit game since June 9 and his two RBIs in the game were his first two of the season.
"Stevie gave us a real lift. Made a couple nice plays at first, too. Stevie was a big contributor," Orioles manager Buck Showalter said after Game 1. "Great example of players having an opportunity of deciding where they want to play. He wants to play. We're thankful that he did."
It was a moment Pearce had been waiting for patiently — for more than a week, if not all season. He was taken off the roster April 22 and was in limbo until re-signing with the Orioles on Tuesday to, essentially, play first base until Chris Davis comes off the disabled list. Pearce had been claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday, but he rejected the claim to re-join the Orioles.
"I don't know if you'll ever see it again. Maybe in Baltimore," Showalter said of the strange odyssey taken by Pearce this week. "They like playing with each other. It's a testament to the culture those guys have created for each other."
Pearce had singled in his first at-bat in the third, but there was more at stake in the fifth. And he succeeded, knocking Morton's 92-mph sinker into left to tie the game. Ryan Flaherty followed with a two-run single, also to left, for a three-run fifth — that ultimately was enough scoring.
"It says that [Pearce] knows how to hit. It says that he is a competitor. He has been through this process before and the transactions and everything else," said Norris, who improved to 2-2 with the win in the first game. "It just gives him the capability to go out and play. He knows that he wants to be here, as we all can see. And it was just really good to see him have three hits and the RBIs. And I'm sure he is smiling right now."


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How to Recognize, Manage and Prevent Crown, Collar and Root Rot on Orchard Trees
No Growing Zone Is Safe From This Disease
- Regardless of your growing zone, you could be facing crown and collar rot, a horrible disease that affects apple trees and other orchard trees. This disease is particularly disturbing up in Washington state where I live, as there are so many orchards and lots of rain. This disease is usually common in plants that are always wet at the soil line between spring and fall (and if you've ever been to Washington state, you know that rain is one of the things you will remember most about this area).
- Trees become infected during wet weather when fungus manages to survive in the soil or debris. Resting spores can survive under those conditions as well as in infected plant tissues.
- This disease is caused by the Phytophthora cactorum species.
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How to Recognize Crown, Collar and Root Rot
- The symptoms of this disease will vary and early symptoms are particularly hard to detect.
- You can expect collar rot to affect a tree above the soil line (usually in the area of the scion - detached shoot or twig containing buds from a woody plant, used in grafting). Crown rot, on the other hand, affects a tree below the soil where the roots join the stem, the crown being the area above the trunk, where succeedingly smaller and smaller branches, stems and twigs will form.
Root rot, of course, affects the roots of a tree.
- If your tree has severely infected buds, they will swell and break dormancy. Appearances will be deceiving, as they will appear to emerge normally in the spring, but then will wilt. The entire tree usually collapses when there is severe infection. The leaves on some of the branches turn to purple, yellow or bronze and the tree bark darkens. Normally, the layer of tissue under the bark is white or a very light green, but an infected tree will have a dark brown cambium - the thin layer of generative tissue lying between the bark and the wood of a stem, most active in woody plants.
- Trees that are infected with root rot can be easily blown over by strong winds (see photo).
- A canker (usually purple to black color) is often observed at the base of an infected tree and yellow leaves will appear with symptoms that resemble an iron deficiency.
- To properly diagnose, you will need to remove the soil from around the crown and roots of dying or dead trees. Then, scrape away the bark along the trunk of the base of the tree and its roots. Here's what to look for:
- Orange to dark reddish brown canker or streaks along the cambium of the collar or crown at ground level or just under the epidermis of the roots. This canker is often limited by a dark margin which separates it from the healthy tissue.
- Fruit may appear on only the upper branches of the tree, and a mature tree may continue growing even though weakened, or it may die. A young tree will usually decline rapidly and die.
- For positive identification,you would need to send a sample of the diseased roots or crown tissue to a qualified pest diagnostic laboratory, but once you start scraping away the back it should be pretty evident.
Diseased Tree With Collar Rot
How to Manage Crown, Collar and Root Rot
You must constantly inspect your trees for the signs mentioned above. In the summer, you should scrape off any diseased tissue and move the soil away from the trunk. This will leave the crown exposed to air, and you should leave it that way until the fall. Be VERY careful during inspection not to damage the crown.
How to Prevent Crown, Collar and Root Rot
- Avoid overwatering
- Plant new trees on an elevated area to avoid damage from heavy rain
- During inspection, be careful not to wound the tree crown
Sorry, but there are no truly resistant varieties of trees, but you should always check with your local cooperative extension service to see if there are trees that have moderate to high resistance to this type of disease.
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Aiken Journal (Newspaper) - July 11, 1874, Aiken, South Carolina AIKEN NAL * VOLUME 4.—NUMBER 179. AIKEN, S. C., JULY ll, 1874. $2 PER ANNUM, IN ADVANCE WHY SHOULD THE SOUTH REJOICE? An impromptu reply to an invitation to attend a Fourth of July Celebration. hangs over the river, and to a consider- I.etter from Silverton. BT A. MOISE, JR., ESQ. Rejoice for what? For fields destroyed for homes in ashes laid ? For maiden at the altar slain,victims of fiendish raid? For blasted hopes, for ruined cause, for Davis in his cell ? For hecatombs of heroes who in front of battle fell ? gone, Rejoice for what? That Jack son's that Stuart's in his grave? Their precious blood wxs freely shed our much loved land Jo save. ^ The/brave young dead of Hollywood, could we but hear their voice, fklfcould cry from out their graves to us, ''Speak not the word rejoice I" The conquered banner, draped and furled, accusingly would say, Rejoice not' m*r 8tarry cr083 no more shall see t he day ! I Hashed o'er many a bloody field, by victory oft was crowned, ^But the gallant boys that bore me high now sleep in hallowed ground. OnCbicamauga's heights I waved,on Shiloh's bloody plain. But never has dishonor's blight left on my fold a stain. My^stars are pale, my fiery cross is dim , with blood of braves ; Then, let no vassal shout be Ii eg rd this day above their graves." Let them sleep on. we rfnourn their loss in sadness and in gloom, We Will not join the revellers that sport £ve their tomb. >han*s cry, the wi low's wail, still rd on every hand, /Would drown the loudest shouts of joy oiir sorrowing land. in Richmond, Va., July 4, 18CG. Feller from Florida. IS, '74. Jacksonville, Fla., Jun Mr. (L E. Sawyer: v Concluded from lust week. ^ Fish can be caught from tho beautiful, sparkling-, limpid lakes, (fiery day ;in the year, except on Sunday, they, wont bite, thai. As you are an artist I .will say a few words, comparatively, in resect to artists in other places. I have visited some of the best galleries iu Savannah and in this place, have seen | some splendid .work turned out from the different galleries, but have seen none that surpasses the beauty of shade, and |: life like perfection of these beautiful 'chromo ferotypcs sent out from your place of business in the city of Augusta, under the firm name of Smith & Sawyer. A few words in respect to the climate of this place and I am done. The climate of Florida has for many years attracts much attention on account of its known adaptability, as a place of whiter residence, for those suffering with pulmonary diseases, with the expectation of being benefitted by its genial influence. The most accessible and for that reason the most frequented, ire the resorts oh the St. Johns river, maundy: Jacksonville, Hibernia, Magnolia and Green Cove Springs, situated near the coast, -with Palatka and Enterprise further south. On the St. Johns, but little difference is observed in the atmosphere $t the several places of resort on its banks. I he country along its banks for til? greater part of its course is flat, with little elevation above the water level. ;^and, as a rule, extensive swamps and .'hammocks fringe its borders. The river ^■presents a succession of expansions and able extent on either side, and not un-frequently heavy fogs prevail, consequently at the beginning and close of the day ic is damp and chilly, or damp warm, and relaxing as the temperature may happen to be at the time. This raises probably a very little less on the river, for lying further inland, it is more protected from the wind, though the difference is slight. The climate on the Gulf coast is much milder, though the atmosphere is more or less humid, and fogs are of frequent occurrence. In the interior of the State a very different atmosphere and climate are found, which presents also. however, considerable local variation. The surface of the country ascends "raduallv O mf both from the Atlantic and Gulf coast,and reaches its highest altitude at very nearly the centre of the eastern and peninsular portion of the State, forming a flattened ridge of table land, which traverses in a diiection northwest and southeast, and extends to the southern extremity of the peninsula. The soil throughout this region, which embraces the larger area of the State, is generally sandy, the country flat, and covered with immense pine forests, interspersed here and therewith savannas or everglades, the topography of the middle and western portion is more undulating and hilly, with greater quantity of clay subsoil, and a vegetation and forest growth more suited to/Cch soil. The climate here is more t ^gged and bleak than any portion of the State, being the only section in which a marked fall of snow has ever occurred. The highest elevation of the A; central section is about 300 feet, but varies in different localities, the general being from 150 to 200 feet; the air here as a general rule is always dry. Therefore. I think a great mistake is made, in selecting points on the St. Johns river or the Gulf coaso, as places o I ie©ort, tor invalids and those seeking a recuperation of health. There are general conditions of atmosphere, which experience teaches to be best suited to peculiar pathological states and classes of discase. My opinion is, and I believe it is the accepted opinion of the day, that the essential points to be regarded in seeking a climate for pulmonary affections arc its dryness, freedom from sud- mf 1 den and frequent .variations in tempera ture.and from unhealthy local conditions, while of sufficient mildness to promote and sustain good skin action. No habit-ually moist atmosphere is anything but injurious to a large class of those who come here for the recuperation of their shattered constitutions. In the interior, the contrary, there are many points particularly adapted to their conditions, and when patients come to Florida in hen their physical conditions warrant under favorable circumstances a reasonable chance, of restoration of impaired functions, ana arrest of diseased action, they derive a decided benefit from an inland residence. The section of country to which I would specially' direct attention, is the central pine land region, of which the towns of Gainesville, Ocala and Brooksville arc the centres. These points and their surroundings are upon the highest and dryest portion of the State, and sufficiently removed from mf cither coast to be beyond tile effects of dampness, which is so prejudicial to those suffering from pulmonary affections. In this high region they have the healthful influence of that peculiar aromatic element, proverbial to the air of turpentine countries, which I regard as not altogether mythical in its effects, at least, it is inviting for outdoor exer-. [Correspondence of the Aiken Journal. Silverton, S. O., July 9, 1874. Editor Journal :—It * was our privilege to be present a few moments before the arrival of the cars, at Jackson, on the evening of the 4th instant. This was a big day for the young folks at Jackson. A basket dinner was furnished. and we learn that a sumptuous one it was—everything nice. You ought to have been there, Mr. Editor. It is not in our recollection to have seen such a gay party of young people, and so many as was there assembled : pretty young ladies and handsome young men. None of the "old folks" were present, and well enough, too. The day was spent in dancing and singing and all present seemed to enjoy themselves hugely. Both Beach Island and Augusta were extensively represented. We are told that not a single glass of spiritus ous liquors was used during the day.— How we rejoice that such was the case ! Jackson is one place where the demon cannot be procured. On the evening of the 1st inst., the comet was plainly visible at this place, [Rome Courier. HORRIBLE MURDER. I Murder of J. D. Cresswell, of Bartow County—Full Particulars, ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS. and attracted great attention. The Storm in Saran nab. The Savannah papers give the following accounts of the cyclone : About a quarter past eleven o'clock on Sunday night a terrible cyclone swept across thb city, playing perfect havoc with the signs along Bay street. The windows of the Merchants' National Bank were crushed in; the lamp at the corner of Bay and Diayton streets twisted off, and numberless heavy signs twisted off and thrown into the streets. 'So terrible was the storm that it was impossible to continue work for some minutes, the buildings vibrating as though from the shock of an earthquake. On the farm of Henry Roberts, just beyond die city limits, the roof of a house in which were stored a quantity of feed and a buggy, was blown cif, smashing the buirgv and doing considerable dam— it u age. Other accidents of a similar character are reported in the suburbs. The kn ee exhibition ball on tile FairGrounds, O 7 known as Floral Hall, was blown down, and left a total wreck. Some propelty stored within it was uncured. The remaining buildings escaped unhurt. The fire alarm telegraph was seriously injured by the violent wind and falling branches, but the broken wires were being rapidly repaired and put in good order again yesterday. The building at the head of Abereorn street on the Bay, the western end of which is occupied by S. Fat man as a cotton commission house, wis completely unroofed, tile wind carrying the roof across the alley running between the buildings and the bluff, where it dropped on the hill. Tho rafters and boarding were all taken with it, and the edges of the brick walls were also somewhat demolished. The ceiling is saturated with water, and will very likely all fall in. On the western side the chimney and heavy stone falling upon the roof of a warehouse just below drove in the slates, making large holes wherever the debris struck. In one place, the rafters and boards were brokeu, and nearly toe entire roof will be replaced. The tin roof- in the eastern John Drayton Cresswell, who owned and lived on the widow Sproull place, in Bartow county, was murdered at SI o'clock last Saturday night, in*his front yard, by a Swede named Conrad. The following are the particulars as we gee them from a reliable source : This man Conrad had lived on the place one or two years while it was carried on by Mr. Shoats, and now lives near by. Some time this last Spring Mr. Cresswell employed him to clean out or repair his well, under a contract to do the work for five dollars—one-half cash and balance in the Fall, or after the work had been tested. Soon after the work was done, Mr. C. paid him the two dollars and a half, as agreed. Last Saturday night, at about eight o'clock, Conrad came to Mr. Cresswell's house and demanded the balance of the pay for work on the well, either in cash or wheat. Mr. Cresswell told him it was not due till Fall, and he would not pay it till due. Conrad used abusive and insulting language, and Mr. Cresswell orderad him out of the house. He went reluctantly, and Mr. C. followed him to the front yard gate. What passed between the parties at the gate is not known. About half-past eight, a negro living in the yard by the ntime of Sheriff heard Mr. Creswell call twice for help. H hastened to him, and thinks he was dead wheelie get there... He called anither necSo, named Anderson, and got a fight as soon as he coull, and when the light came he was certainly dead. The appearances were that Mr. Creswell started to return to the house from the gate, and was knocked down with a heavy rock, being hit on the back part of his head and then stabbed to the heart with a knife. He was carried into the house ana laid on a sofa, aud Col. Henry Styles the nearest neighbor—w?.s immediately sent for. When Col. Styles arrived he found Mr. Creswell^ lifeless body lying on the sofa and his wife—having fainted —lying insensible ou the floor. Conrad made his escape and had not been arrested up to last accounts. Mr. Creswell was about 35 years of ase, formerly of Edgefield District, S. CT/ V * - * C., and was a man of great energy and enterprise, and had many friends in this section. Some years ago he married Miss Fannie Pearson, a most estimable lady of this city. The bereaved family and friends have the deepest sympathy of this entire coms inanity. Col—Take three Angels. Ire—The time of the " Human Race " has never been recorded. Jones—John Moseley has hats that will fit your swelled head. Ed. II—The LonejfeUoiv of Aiken is no relation to the Poet. 9 Jim—To sound the depth of a man's thoughts, bore a hole through his skull. More—You are right. Every man magnifies his injuries and lessens those he has inflicted. Fritz—Longfellow is not the author of "A Polecat by Any other Name would Smell as Sweet." Q. S—The latest news from Washings ton is this: The news that last did most absorb us, * Was that Gen. Grant had cholera morbus. Doctor—The only way we know of to look sharp is this: Stick a needle in the end of your nose and try and squint through the eye. Robert—If the shoes do notv fit, carry them back ; be is the proprietor of a clever Jager beer saloon and doubtless will credit you. A Patron of Husbandry—A widow in "weeds," we presume, is one who would prefer to marry a widower in "clover." Mrs. B—We advise you to give him a jpiece of your mind and then you will have more peace, or himself more pieces. 96° in the shade asks us the benefits to be reaped 'Hrom Cremation Societies. We'do not know, but- there is a heap to be reaped from an Ice-cream atiou :oeiety. Gussy—You misconstrued his meaning/ . when be told her that her eye woolie - .penetrate a two inxjh plank ; he d|d | not mean that she had a gimlet ' ^ Sarah—The reason that beauties die old maids, is that they set such a value upon themselves that they don't find a purchaser before the market closes. Miss M—You are quite correct. It was.the genial, pleasant Dr. T., who, on being requested by an accomplished lady friend of his to extract a tooth, after a second attempt, g ive up with this felicitous remark : " The fact is, madame, it seems impossible for any thing bad to come of your mouth." This is the way a Florida man expects to get a partner to his bosom. Ile advertises as follows: "Any gal what's got a cow, a good featherbed, with comfortable linens, five hundred dollars in good, genuine s ap-up greenbacks, that has had the small-pox, measles and understands tending children, can find a customer for life by ritiu' a small william ducky, addressed X. Y. Z., and stick in a crack of Uncle Billy Smith's barn, jinin' the pigpen, where Harrison Reed is now planning future operations." =--- i^^i. ------- -------- ^/ioontractions, conveying the idea of a continuous chain of lakes, some of which I <l*se a.nt* exerti°n* jud therefore plays a were upset, and one was blown across ^1C the river*into the marsh opposite. Al- STATE ITEMS. ing of the guano shed end of the city was also taken oft and carried about fifty feet from tile build*, ing. At Thunderbolt the storm very seveie, blowing was down trees and All the fishing smacks and sail boats lying in the river doing other damage. &re indeed immense surfaces of water, find it is usually upon such expansions lilt the resorts are located. The evaporation from the water necessarily causes ^tery considerable amount of moisture % the air, which is so great that at ning and evening perceptable mist very important role in my idea, of requisites for improvement. I have extended my letter to a greater length thau I anticipated#when I commenced ; such being the case I will conclude.— Hoping you will accept my kindest and best wishes for your success in business. Very respectfully, 3I.B.J., M. 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The Spartanburg New Era, which is evidently one of Gov. .Moses' organs, has only one fault to find with the Executive. It is that he would stoop to notice such a low, scurrilous scribbler as the New York Times' currespondent. King Kalakano, of the Sandwich Island, is of the opinion that a father and mother raising a large s family of children are benefactors of the State and should be exempt from taxation. His " subjects are anxiously waiting to learn the number necessary for exemption. Lions range in value from $1,500 to 84,000, and live from eight to twenty years. The next most valuable animal is the Bengal tiger, which lives from fifteen to eighteen years. African elephants range from $S00 to $4,000, and live to *hree-score years. Camels and llamas are worth about $1,200. Turnip seed I New crop j*^w in for 1874. Landreth & Son's see speaks their own praise. For sale by J. Thorn* & Co. Turnip seed ! New crop just in for 1874. Landreth & Son's seed speaks their own praise. For sale by J. Thorne & Co. rn Just received at S. C. Satterth- wait's a few cases of choice French sardines, which he is selling at 20 cents per box- ...... A fresh lot of choice olive oil for sale at a low figure by S. C- Salter* hwait. ;
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Chapter Fourteen (Part 9)
It felt like a slap to the face. My eyes started to water involuntarily. No, I was not going to cry. This was stupid. Crying is for idiots and he already thought I was a major idiot, I didn't need to give him the satisfaction of proof. I took another step away from Jensen, hoping that he would not see.
"I made Nancy and Drew promise not to tell you the truth. What was the point anyways, it's not like we'd be seeing each other again. I'd be gone and out of your life and soon, all you'd become was just another memory, another person who I'd once known."
My vision begun to blur, the words 'arrogant', 'resent', and 'just another memory' echoing in my mind. The tears begun to fall and thankfully, the darkness around protected me from his view. But he heard it in my voice as it quivered when I surrendered. "You were never the coward. I am. And you're right, I should have given you another chance."
"Roxanne." His voice was softer. He wasn't yelling at me anymore.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have brought this all up. It was a huge mistake."
I planned to turn away. That was supposed to be the end of the whole confrontation, for me to step back and go back to the others and pretend nothing had happened. Before I could even move a centimetre, Jensen had crossed the distance between us.
"Hey." His hands found their way to my cheeks, stroking away the tears with his thumbs. I refused to look up at him, keeping my gaze fixed on the ground below me. "Stop crying."
"Stop being so nice," I hiccupped, my voice giving away entirely. I could barely understand myself. "You hate me, I get it."
"From all that I said just now, that's what you make out of it; that I hate you?" With a heavy sigh, he cupped my chin and made me look up at him. Even through the thick and fat tears in my eyes, I could see him so clearly in front of me. He was close, and a small smile was playing on his lips. "I don't hate you Roxanne."
"B-but I thought-"
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*From the Department of Medicine (Dr. Gustafson), Skellefteå Hospital, Skellefteå, Sweden; the Department of Respiratory Medicine (Dr. Franklin), University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden; the Department of Respiratory Medicine (Dr. Midgren), University Hospital, Lund, Sweden; the Department of Respiratory Medicine and Allergology (Dr. Pehrsson), Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborg, Sweden; Mdas AB (Dr. Ranstam), Lund, Sweden; and the Department of Respiratory Medicine (Dr. Ström), Blekinge Hospital, Karlskrona, Sweden.
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Background: Home mechanical ventilation (HMV) and long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) are the two treatment alternatives when treating respiratory insufficiency in patients with kyphoscoliosis. We aimed to study the effect on survival with regard to HMV or LTOT alone in patients with respiratory insufficiency due to kyphoscoliosis.
Methods: Swedish patients with nonparalytic kyphoscoliosis (ie, scoliosis not related to neuromuscular disorders) who started LTOT or HMV between 1996 and 2004 were followed up prospectively until February 14, 2006, with death as the primary outcome. Treatment modality, arterial blood gas levels, the presence of concomitant respiratory diseases, and age were recorded at the onset of treatment. No patient was lost to follow-up.
Results: One hundred patients received HMV, and 144 patients received oxygen therapy alone. Patients treated with HMV experienced better survival, even when adjusting for age, gender, concomitant respiratory diseases, and blood gas levels, with a hazard ratio of 0.30 (95% confidence interval, 0.18 to 0.51).
Conclusion: The survival of patients with kyphoscoliosis receiving HMV was better than that of patients treated with LTOT alone. We suggest HMV and not oxygen therapy alone as the primary therapy for patients with respiratory failure due to kyphoscoliosis, regardless of gender, age, and the occurrence of concomitant respiratory diseases.
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TOK Lesson 1 review. Who is in the center of the TOK diagram? How many areas of knowledge are there? How many ways of knowing are there ?. What do you think is the relationship between the TOK diagram and the IB diagram? Notice anything????. Assessment Your TOK marks are calculated out of
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just wondering how u managed to take that photo??wr werent aware n were mid conversation,its kinda weird u ave this pic of me n my frnds up,u big randomer!!
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Ironforge in "I don't have a super computer" language. The incredably laggy alliance city in World Of Warcraft. Us gnomish engineers should blow it the hell up.
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Enzyme catalysis with small ionic liquid quantities
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Enzyme catalysis with minimal ionic liquid quantities improves reaction rates, stereoselectivity and enables solvent-free processing. In particular the widely used lipases combine well with many ionic liquids. Demonstrated applications are racemate separation, esterification and glycerolysis. Minimal solvent processing is also an alternative to sluggish solvent-free catalysis. The method allows simplified down-stream processing, as only traces of ionic liquids have to be removed.
KeywordsEnzyme catalysis Solvent free Ionic liquid Multiphase Coating
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June was a cool month for Instagramming…
I got revived with some true street inspiration this month, and went back to some of my urban/street photography roots. I joined Doctor Popular and Photojojo for an eventful instawalk in San Francisco (#instawalksf) where we rambled all over Chinatown for a few hours. The best part was picking up a fisheye lens for my iPhone and becoming instantly addicted to the thing! I think it's going to be my new go to tool for keeping iPhone street walks interesting.
My new photo friend, Felix Lim (@fixelzero) and I decided to ramble onwards to downtown and after starting at 11am, ended up photowalking until around 9pm that night… It's a real treat wandering around and shooting with Felix as we have about 33% overlap in our style and 66% difference on our vision, so we end up with really cool and often completely unique perspectives on the same city block. After covering miles and miles and dozens of those blocks on this instawalk, we came out with some cool complimentary images. Felix goes for people and gestures in place, and is a master of seeking and capturing these great black and white compositions with a person or two in them that just make the image. I tend to stick to grit, details, wide industrial views, and close focus tilt/shift type images of street scenes.
Hoping I can spend one day each month on a walk like this. I really like the idea of using a simple point n shoot camera like the iPhone, getting some snaps, processing them in the phone directly through the Instagram app or other iPhone software like Camera+ or Noir, and keeping it simple. I tend to process on the fly, usually right after shooting the image, and post directly to my feed. The beauty of all this to me is simplicity. The only time these images touch my computer is when they're getting backed up onto a hard drive, and so I can post the processed images here on my website/blog. It's refreshing to use such a simple process to deliver images, and anyone can do it. The more people you follow on instagram, the more interesting perspectives you gain from all over the world.
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"You mean the human? Yeah, I found that curious. Seeing as the carnival is as fond of secrecy as we are," Jamie replied, pulling a pack of cigarettes from his back pocket and lighting one up. The gag inducing smell was worse than the smoke still streaming from the house.
"They found out-" Leon began but Jamie interrupted him swiftly.
"Then you kill 'em. Least that's what any sensible SN should do."
"SN?" Wendy asked before covering her mouth. The last thing she wanted was to have the brunt of this guy's attention.
"Supernatural. Something you aren't," he replied. His eyes somewhere between a glower and cruel smile. Wendy had a feeling that Leon was the only thing stopping Jamie from doing something.
"Don't touch her," Leon growled and Wendy felt her eyes go wide. She'd never heard Leon talk that. It was something that made Jamie laugh.
"You're practically human yourself pretty boy. And if it weren't for the other humans that'll appear soon enough. I'd have both of you for dinner. Though I'd save the girl for dessert," he said, sending a wink in Wendy's direction. She shot him a dirty look back. She opened her mouth to send back a biting retort but the sound of coughing drew her attention elsewhere.
"Zoe!" Wendy shouted, rushing to help her stand. Glenn had already grabbed her other arm in spite of his own struggle to gulp breaths. Wendy glanced at Rowan who was sending Jamie the sort of look that could freeze the fire burning in the house.
"Ah, Calvin. Wondered where you got too. Helping sort out our banquet?" Wendy turned to stare at the guy Jamie was talking to and felt her breath stutter.
"You," she said. Memories moving to the surface of her mind. The guy she always heard Zoe talk about. The third in their little group. Then he left and Zoe was too consumed by her own drama to notice Wendy's own sadness. Wendy felt her face shift into an angry glare.
"You jerk!" she closed the distance between them swiftly and ignored the sting as the sound of the slap rang clear across the shocked silence. When Calvin turned his head back round to face her she saw the yellow glow to them.
"I guess it shouldn't surprise me that a dick who abandons his friends is a monster," Wendy mutters. Seeing the hurt cross his face.
"Well, that's interesting," Jamie said. His voice closer than it had been before.
"Jamie, back off," Calvin said. She turned and saw surprise alter Jamie's expression.
"Why would I do that?" he asked, crossing his arms.
"I know them. Let them go," Calvin replied. If he was nervous he didn't show it, meeting Jamie's eye. Jamie made an audible breath through his nose and turned away with a shrug.
"Fine. But if they come back they're food," Jamie threw over his shoulder. Wendy noticed now that there was a gathering crowd round the house. Amongst them had to be the other lycans with half burnt off clothing and red, raw skin.
"Guess that's the excitement for one day over," Elrik said. He'd left the house and was drenched with sweat, relying on the wall for support.
"You look like shit," Glenn stated. Elrik sent him a dirty look for the comment and pushed away from the wall.
"Let's just get back already," he muttered. Wendy couldn't agree more. Though she noticed the look Jamie sent Calvin as he followed. Wendy didn't care what or why Calvin was here. She could tell from glancing over at Zoe that the sight of him made her blush slightly. The last thing Wendy wanted was for Zoe to foolishly fall for him again.


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This position is located in the Department of Labor, OSHA, San Diego Area Office, in San Diego, CA. The mission of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is to ensure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance.
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At the full performance level, the incumbent serves as the Area Office central point of contact on matters pertaining to OSHA programs and administrative work processes. Serves as the Area Office management assistant on office budget and fiscal matters. Provides administrative support for organizational budgeting and financial management activities. Coordinates Area Office procurement services for all Area Office property, equipment, security and supply matters. Oversees the requisitioning and maintaining of adequate office supplies, departmental and agency standard forms, as well as publications and equipment, space control and communication services. Answers questions related to travel for Area Director and staff. Maintains records pertaining to employees' travel activities.
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