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The eye can be taken a look at with relative ease as to both its function and its structure. A functional evaluation consists of the ability to move in the orbit and the response of the pupil to light and lodging.
The function of the eye might be checked in numerous ways. The client may be asked to determine illuminated letter or objects of varying sizes on exactly what is known as the Snellen chart.
Alternatively, the evaluation of the structural part of the eye might be made in numerous ways. Tension within the eyeball is measured by a "tonometer." In particular illness, particularly in glaucoma, the stress in the eyeball is increased significantly.
Nevertheless, it should be well kept in mind that a client with an eye issue might have other issues as well. Often other physical conditions are primary and impact the eye as a effect. The appearance of the eye can inform the patient and the doctor to problems in some disturbances of other parts of the body even before other signs present themselves.
As a result, one's dependence on sight is emphasized when one faces a temporary or possible permanent loss of this crucial sense. When corrective procedures are looked for, specific forms of vision correction such as contact lenses or eyeglasses are recommended.
On the other hand, some people are bothered with the truth that they have some framed lenses or contact lenses in front of their eyes.
For this reason, advanced surgeries were developed to encourage decreased usage of contact lenses or glasses. Among which is the now popular LASIK eye surgical treatment.
Essentially, LASIK eye surgery is the short-term for "Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis." Like its concrete counterpart, LASIK eye surgical treatment is another type of vision correction. The only difference is that with this type of surgical treatment, one's vision is corrected permanently.
With LASIK eye surgical treatment, the refractive mistakes in the cornea are permanently transformed. This can be done using an "excimer laser."
The main function of this surgical treatment is to produce a threadlike, rounded "flap" in the cornea using a blade referred to as "microkeratome." In a series of unfolding and laser processing, the cornea is lastly reformed, enabling Clicking Here better the eye to direct more light into the retina.
Appeal vs. Disadvantages
Amidst the growing popularity of LASIK eye surgical treatment, there are still disadvantages that people need to understand. Probably, the main factor why this type of eye surgery has ended up being well accepted is because many of its cases had achieved success.
In spite of its success, there are still some drawbacks. Here is the list:
1. It is an operation used to the most sensitive part of the eye
Since LASIK eye surgery involves the operation of the retina, which is one of the most delicate portions of the eye, many people state that the operation can be really risky.
Simply puts, visit their website a simple mistake could almost cause an person's life time loss of sight. It is crucial to think about lots of aspects before choosing whether LASIK eye surgical treatment is the ideal restorative procedure one has to go through.
2. It is not a best treatment
LASIK eye surgery might fix your vision but it does not always suggest that it can provide you a ideal vision. Even if statistical reports reveal that 70% of the patients might have 20/20 vision, this does not always suggest they have ideal vision also.
Provided all these things, it can be deduced that, in spite of the appeal of the operation, LASIK may not always be the perfect eye surgical treatment the way many people see it
On the other hand, the assessment of the structural part of their website the eye might be made in numerous ways. It needs to be well remembered that a patient with an eye problem may have other issues. Typically other physical conditions are primary and impact the eye as a consequence. The look of the eye can inform the patient and the doctor to difficulties in some disruptions of other parts of the body even prior to other symptoms present themselves.
Like its concrete counterpart, LASIK eye surgical treatment is another kind of vision correction.
Two Considerations Individuals Do Certainly Not Understand Dealing With LASIK Eye Surgical Operation
The eye can be taken a look at with relative ease as to both its function and its structure. A functional evaluation consists of the ability to move in the orbit and the response of the pupil to light and lodging.

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Freeman & Close Honored At Oceana Gala
Morgan Freeman and Glenn Close were honored this weekend at the SeaChange Summer Party hosted by Oceana, the largest international organization focused 100% on ocean conservation. Oceana's various boards include actors Pierce Brosnan, Kelsey Grammer, Sam Waterston as well as co-founder Ted Danson.
Danson co-hosted the event which was held at the Villa di Sogni, a private residence in Laguna Beach.
Before the event, Valarie Whiting, Oceana Board Member and SeaChange Co-Chair, said, "We are thrilled that Ms. Close and Mr. Freeman will be this year's honorees. We're confident that the involvement of Ms. Close and Mr. Freeman will guarantee a second major SeaChange success, generating significant funding enabling Oceana to continue its crucial work toward restoring and protecting the world's oceans."
CTN News was there to cover the event. Above photo by CTN.


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Cleary lauds Fort Amherst Lighthouse Heritage Designation
"We are working with all levels of government and with the philanthropic community to make things happen in both The Battery and Fort Amherst," says Cleary, Chair of The Narrows, a group dedicated to preserving, protecting and enhancing the historic entrance to St. John's harbour.
"We applaud the decision by the Conservative government to designate the lighthouse as historic. This is definitely a step in the right direction towards our goal for The Narrows."
The Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act, which was adopted in 2008, allows for the protection of federally owned lighthouses on Canada's coastal and inland waters that have significant heritage value.
The Narrows Group is currently working with neighbourhoods in Fort Amherst and The Battery to develop a vision plan for the area. A poll of residents is currently being conducted and plans are well underway for the second annual Grand Punt Race, Townies vs. Baymen, in St. John's harbour this coming August.


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The Popular View is a newly opened guesthouse in Vang Vieng (October 2010). The best View Located in the backpacker area of Vang Vieng.
in front of Hotel next to City center and behind of Hotel right on the Nam Song river and Mountains Sunset View, the Popular View Guesthouse is right in the heart of all the action such as :
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There are 20 clean rooms and bedding the rooms come in various layouts including : Single, Twin, Double, Triple and Family beds.
The guesthouse is cool due to its high ceilings and tiled floors and feels refreshing with its bright, clean colours scheme.
Close to all of that you need to make your holiday fun and easy
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the Guesthouse is running by friendly family Mr Vieng and his wife , Mr Vieng is speaking fluently English who can help and provide you clearly & correctly information.


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i'm back with another hair post!!
your monthly dose of hair news hehe.
i visited headlines again a day before jetting off to spain to get my hair prepped for the trip!
this time i did the scalp treatment and the mucota treatment for hair.
details of both treatments can be found here cos i did the same combo last time!:)
its important to do a scalp treatment from time to time (once a month at least) because if you don't treat your scalp with care, you can't get healthy hair!
its always a good time in the salon, chatting with nic makes time pass by quickly:)
after 2 hours, voila, fabulous hair hehe!
photos from this post are all taken using my new baby, the canon g7x!
kindly recommended by D's (and my) friend jasper!:)
as much as i love my sony nex f3, sometimes the colour is rly off (like orangey-yellowish) and i cant stand those tones, so i got this cam for when those problems occur!
this cam is also alot more compact and photo quality is up to standard, so its definitely a good buy to me!!
if you guys are keen to know more details abt this cam, don't hesitate to ask me on ask.fm!:)
nic also asked me if i wanted to change my highlight colours to grey becos previously i couldn't decide between grey or blonde highlights!
apparently a new shade of grey just came in and its awesome!!:)
but i told him i love my current hair colour so much i want to keep it for a few more months before going for grey highlights (which are damn dope btw!)
if you want super nice and blended in highlights like mine, do ask for nic at headlines cos his hair colouring techniques are so so good!
nic told me a few of you have been asking for me exact same hair colour at headlines so i hope you guys like it as much as i do yes?:)
super chio hand blown curls!
no need for hair curling tongs hehe.
please remember to ask for nic as your stylist because he's so skilled and awesome :)
Remember to quote "Felicia Tham" to enjoy 10-15% off at headlines!;)
headlines hairdressing is located at:
China Square Central, 18 Cross Street, #01-15.
5 mins walk from Chinatown MRT.
their opening hours are:
Monday to Friday (except Wednesday) - 10.30am to 9pm.
Saturday - 10.30am to 7pm. Sunday - 10.30am to 5pm.
call 6221 6866 to book your appointment!:)
for the list of services available at headlines, click here.
after my hair appt i met up with zia for early dinner and she helped me snap some photos!!:)
act candid only hahaha
my navy grid dress is from runwaybandits!
love the shift dress cut, its so comfy and goes easy on the tummy esp after a meal hehe.
the material is good too, it feels kinda like wool to me, gives off the expensive feel as compared to cotton hahaha.
the only thing i dislike about this dress is that the pockets are fake sobs.
like, i must have pockets in my dresses!! (sobs)
hair on fleek yay!
look at the beautiful blend of highlights :)))
zia and i went for dinner after that!
we opted for a 15nett set meal by one of the cafes participating in this year's cafe week.
it was very worth it to us as it came with a huge portion of food and a pot of rose tea each.
we could have shared the set actually but we didn't know the portion would be so huge!
each set came with scotch eggs, beef sliders, mozzarella tuna tomatoes, a lemon tart, earl grey cake and coconut cake.
we thought the items were of good quality generally!
and my favourites were the mozzarella tomatoes and earl grey cake.
zia hates tomatoes but she actually liked this one!
the scotch eggs were pretty good too.
ending off with a selfie!!
i'm really glad to have met zia as a friend this year, even though we've been in the same school since nanyang days!
thank you for being my closest friend in fass hehe.
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Central Inverters for Utility-Scale PV Plants (2016)
Inside this Article
SolarPro's 2016 utility-scale central inverter specification dataset provides PV plant designers with a high-level comparison of the electrical and mechanical specifications for inverter models that are well suited for centralized, large solar applications. The products included in the following table have an ac output capacity of 250 kW at 50°C or greater, and their makers currently offer and support them in the US market (with a few exceptions).
While many US solar developers now consider decentralized designs that utilize high-capacity 3-phase string inverters for projects up to 10 MW or even larger, central inverter platforms are still currently the standard for most utility-scale projects over 10 MW in the US. As a result, we continue to see the rapid advancement of central inverters and platforms that integrate them into blocks that can process 2 MW or more of PV power.
The aggregated specifications presented here cover 58 central inverter models from 10 manufacturers. Most of the included solutions are listed to the UL 1741 standard. In addition, 19 currently available models from six manufacturers (ABB, Ingeteam, Power Electronics, SMA America, Sungrow and TMEIC) are listed for deployment in 1,500 Vdc systems, which is becoming the new standard for many utility-scale PV plants.
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TI, which released its 2016 report on Thursday, ranked Nigeria 136 out of 176 countries. However, while the organisation scored Nigeria 26 per cent in its last report, it scored the country 28 in its latest report.
The war against corruption is one of the cardinal objectives of the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government which took over in May 2015.
The administration claims to have recovered billions of dollars in cash and assets in the last 18 months but the anti-graft war is perceived to be one-sided.
In the report, TI ranks Denmark as number one with a score of 90 per cent while Somalia is placed at the bottom with a score of 10 per cent.


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Today shows the need for online identity. At 00:01 (US EDT) Facebook began allowing people to choose their own "vanity" URL for represent their accounts on Facebook.com. Facebook served and completed 500,000 requests in just 15 minutes.
Being a web guy, of course I got mine at 00:01
If you're reading this post and had not already chosen your own "vanity" URL, you may be out of luck. Unless your name(s) or desired Username is very unusual.
I truly believe the traditional business cards as we know it is on its way out. We will be using online identities in the present and near future.
I already have online identities at quite a few web properties, the following are just some of the most famous ones:
Additionally I have my own domain Vinko.com and a Google Profile.
What do all these identities mean. I believe eventually we will choose one identity to become our permanent online identity, where we use it to identify ourselves on any web site.
In the past, such technology/program/standard was established but unfortunately it was not widely adopted by web sites owners. At least not until mid 2008 where OpenID and OAuth became two standards many want-to-be identity web sites started to adapt. Facebook came up with Facebook Connect, Google proposed Google Friends Connect, and Twitter with Sign in with Twitter. Google's and Facebook's are OpenID implementations, where Twitter's is an OAuth implementation, with Google saying they will adapt a combination of OpenID and OAuth eventually, making their identity portable on most web services.
Adapting OpenID or OAuth is not something new, but adaption but major "social" networks is. All these are moves in the right direction.
Have you reserved your identity yet?


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Unless otherwise noted, information contained in each edition of the Kansas School Naturalist reflects the knowledge of the subject as of the original date of publication.
Volume 47, Number 1 - February 2001
Checklist of Kansas Jumping Spiders
by Hank Guarisco, Bruce Cutler, and Kenneth E. Kinman
Published by Emporia State University
Prepared and Issued by The Division of Biological Sciences
Editor: JOHN RICHARD SCHROCK
Editorial Committee: TOM EDDY, GAYLEN NEUFELD, DAVID SAUNDERS
Editors Emeritus: ROBERT BOLES, ROBERT F. CLARKE
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Circulation (this issue): 9,400
Press Run: 15,000
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The Kansas School Naturalist is sent free of charge and upon request to teachers, school administrators, public and school librarians, youth leaders, conservationists, and others interested in natural history and nature education. In-print back issues are sent free as long as supply lasts. Out-of-print back issues are sent for one dollar photocopy and postage/handling charge per issue. A back issue is sent free upon request. The Kansas School Naturalist is sent by third class mail to all U.S. zipcodes, first class to Mexico and Canada, and surface mail overseas. Overseas subscribers who wish to receive it by airmail should remit US $5.00 per year airmail and handling. The Kansas School Naturalist is published by Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas. Third class postage paid at Emporia, Kansas. Address all correspondence to Kansas School Naturalist, Department of Biological Sciences, Box 4050, Emporia State University, Emporia, KS 66801-5087. Opinions and perspectives expressed are those of the authors and/or editor and do not reflect the official position or endorsement of ESU.
Publication and distribution of this issue of the Kansas School Naturalist was partially underwritten by contributions from readers like you. The Kansas School Naturalist is indexed in Wildlife Review/Fisheries Review.
Cover photo: No. 39. Phidippus cardinalis [female].
Hank Guarisco, P.O. Box 3171, Lawrence Kansas 66046 is a free-lance biologist and research associate of the Kansas Biological Survey who has studied the natural history of Kansas spiders for over 25 years.
Bruce Cutler, Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Haworth Hall, University of Kansas, 1200 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas 66045-7534 is the director of the Microscopy and Electronic Imaging Lab and a courtesy professor in EEB.
Kenneth E. Kinman, 2010 Patio Drive, Hays, Kansas 67601.
We thank the Kansas Biological Survey for providing research equipment, the University of Kansas Department of Entomology for providing laboratory space, the K.U. Herbarium for the use of a microscope and camera, and Henry S. Fitch of the University of Kansas for critically reviewing the manuscript.
by Hank Guarisco, Bruce Cutler and Kenneth E. Kinman
Jumping spiders include some of the most fascinating, colorful hunting spiders which are easily recognized by their large eyes, especially the anterior median eyes (AME) (No. 59). Vision plays a predominant role in both hunting and courtship behavior. The males, which are often festooned with brightly colored patches of hairs and scales, perform elaborate courtship displays. These displays are some of the best examples of visual communication in invertebrates. While the smaller secondary eyes detect movement, the large AME enable jumping spiders to see shapes and perceive both depth and color. Recent behavior studies have shown that the common 3-spotted jumping spider (Phidippus audax) is able to associate food with red or green dots in T-maze choice tests.
Worldwide, there are approximately 3,500 species of jumping spiders which are placed in the family Salticidae. Every year, new species are discovered, mainly from remote regions of the globe. The 70 species of salticids that live in Kansas range from minute (a fraction of an inch) cryptic species, such as Talavera minuta and Euophrys diminuta, which inhabiting leaf litter, to the large (2+ cm or 1 inch), conspicuous members of the genus Phidippus. This common spider family can be found almost everywhere: in forests, prairies, fields, houses, and mountains. Its members have even been collected thousands of feet above ground and in the sails of ships hundreds of miles out to sea.
Jumping spiders are so ubiquitous because they and other spiders, such as the Linyphiidae, employ a very unique method of travel called, "ballooning." When certain weather conditions exist, these spiders climb to high places, such as the top of trees, elevate their bodies and release silk from their spinnerets. As the wind continues to pull silk from these organs, the length of the silk strand continues to increase. Eventually, it becomes large enough to act as a parasail. The spider releases its hold on the tree branch, and it is carried away by the wind. Sooner or later, the spider and its silk parasail land, and the process is repeated. Ballooning behavior enables some spiders to colonize remote locations, such as islands.
General references concerning spider biology include: (13), (19), (24), (25), and (32).
Kansas jumping spiders have admirably adapted their life cycle to the seasons. Mating, reproduction and growth occur predominantly during the spring, summer, and fall. Although feeding has been observed during all seasons, including on mild winter days, jumping spiders become dormant and spend their time in dense, silk retreats during cold winter weather. As cold weather approaches, physiological changes occur in spiders which allow most of them to withstand freezing temperatures. Various sorts of antifreeze compounds are produced and their blood becomes thicker, and therefore, less likely to freeze. Selecting a good location to pass the winter is also very crucial to a salticid's survival. The leaf litter can provide a good winter retreat, especially when blanketed with a layer of snow. At a study site in Douglas County, the 3-spotted jumping spider (P. audax) had a significantly higher winter survival rate on a south-facing slope than on an adjacent north-facing slope. Winter survival may also vary dramatically from year to year and among different species of jumping spiders within the same year.
Salticids and other spiders become more active during the warmer spring weather. Some species, such as P. audax, reach maturity and mate during this season. The males usually mature one or two weeks before the females. During this time, each male seeks out an immature female and guards her. In the field, it is common to find the resting sac of a male next to one containing an almost mature female. When she matures, this male will mate with her. As the eggs develop within her body, the female feeds voraciously. During late spring and early summer, she lays a mass of eggs (sometimes numbering well over 100) in an eggsac within her silk resting chamber. She then guards her eggs from predators and parasites until the young spiderlings emerge about one month later. During the summer months, she may produce as many as six or more eggsacs, each consecutive sac usually containing fewer numbers of eggs. Therefore, by autumn, the populations of spring-maturing salticids consist mostly of juveniles of various sizes and ages. Spiderlings from the same eggsac grow at very different rates, depending upon their food intake.
Some species, such as the Apache jumping spider (P. apacheanus), mature in autumn. In Kansas, this species mates in September, the males die several weeks later, and only the impregnated females overwinter. Populations of Platycryptus undatus, a salticid commonly found under tree bark, consist of juveniles and adults of both sexes throughout the year.
Currently, the Kansas jumping spider fauna consists of 70 species belonging to 31 genera. This list includes only those species and localities represented by a preserved specimen examined by one of the authors or found in the most recent taxonomic revision. Each entry consists of: the currently recognized scientific name of each salticid species followed by its author, a common synonym, the counties of KS where examined specimens have originated, and taxonomic references. Those genera in quotation marks indicate that the species which follow them probably belong in different genera, but their ultimate placement awaits further taxonomic work. Much more field work is needed to determine the range of spider species within Kansas. Very few spiders currently have common names. One notable exception is the "zebra spider" (Salticus scenicus).
A key is not provided because positive identification, even to genus, is determined by detailed microscopic examination of the genitalia. Because jumping spiders are very colorful, careful examination of the color slides in this publication should enable the reader to identify most species. Pay particular attention to body shape, leg length, color and patterns. Males and females of the same species often differ dramatically in appearance. Furthermore, the males of Maevia inclemens have two forms which look so radically different from each other that they were originally considered two distinct species (No. 21a,b). Also be aware that coloration, especially in the females, may be very variable in some species. Examine the two color extremes of the very common jumper, Pelegrina galathea (No. 32a,b). Sometimes color variation is related to background matching, i.e. specimens from the Red Hills are often reddish in color. The taxonomic references following each species provide complete descriptions and distinguishing characteristics. Also of value are spider catalogues (3, 35, 36, 37), checklists (5, 8, 11, 12, 22, 27, 42, 44, 45), and works which provide detailed keys (25, 33, 43). All photos were taken by Hank Guarisco.
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- Admestina wheeleri Peckham and Peckham: DOUGLAS, ELK (34)
- Attidops youngi Banks (= Ballas youngi Peckham and Peckham): JEFFERSON (10, 33)
- Eris aurantia (Lucas): CLARK, DOUGLAS, FRANKLIN, JEFFERSON, MONTGOMERY, MORRIS, SALINE, WABAUNSEE (26)
- Eris militaris (Hentz): COFFEY, CRAWFORD, DOUGLAS, ELLSWORTH, GEARY, JEFFERSON, JEWELL, JOHNSON, LABETTE, MONTGOMERY, OTTAWA, POTTAWATOMIE, RENO, RILEY, ROOKS, SALINE, SEWARD, SHAWNEE (26, 29)
- Euphrys diminuta (Banks): FRANKLIN, JEFFERSON (25)
- Ghelna barrowsi (Kaston) (= Metaphidippus barrowsi Kaston): DOUGLAS, RILEY (26, 30)
- Ghelna canadensis (Banks) (= Metaphidippus canadensis (Banks)): DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON (26, 30)
- Habrocestum pulex (Hentz): CHAUTAUQUA, CHEROKEE, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, JOHNSON, LYON, RILEY, SEDGWICK (40)
- Habronattus borealis (Banks): ANDERSON, CHAUTAUQUA, COFFEY, DOUGLAS, GREENWOOD, JEFFERSON, MORRIS, WABAUNSEE (20)
- Habronattus calcaratus (Banks): ELK (20)
- Habronattus coecatus (Hentz): DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, MIAMI (20)
- Habronattus cognatus (Peckham and Peckham): BARTON, COMANCHE, KINGMAN, MEADE, MORTON, RILEY (20)
- Habronattus cuspidatus Griswold: BARTON, RENO (20)
- Habronattus decorus (Blackwall): DOUGLAS (20)
- Habronattus hirsutus (Peckham and Peckham): WALLACE (20)
- Habronattus orbus Griswols: DOUGLAS, JOHNSON (20)
- Habronattus texanus (Chamberlin): BARTON, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, POTTAWATOMIE, WOODSON (20)
- Habronattus viridipes (Hentz): DOUGLAS, LYON (20)
- Hentzia mitrata (Hentz): DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, LABETTE (41)
- Hentzia palmarum (Hentz): ANDERSON, CHAUTAUQUA, CHEROKEE, CLARK, CRAWFORD, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, LABETTE, LYON, MEADE, MIAMI, MONTGOMERY, MORRIS, NEMAHA, OTTAWA, ROOKS, SALINE, SHAWNEE, TREGO, WASHINGTON, WILSON (41)
- Maevia inclemens (Walckenaer): CHEROKEE, CRAWFORD, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, JOHNSON, LYON, OTTAWA (1)
- Marpissa formosa (Banks): CLARK, DOUGLAS, HARVEY, NEOSHO, RENO, SHAWNEE, WOODSON (2, 28)
- Marpissa lineata (C.L. Koch): BARTON, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, LYON (2, 28)
- Marpissa pikei (Peckham and Peckham): ATCHISON, BARTON, BARBER, BROWN, CLARK, CRAWFOR, DOUGLAS, GEARY, JEFFERSON, KINGMAN, MORTON, RENO, ROOKS (2, 28)
- Metcyrba taeniola (Hentz): CHAUTAUQUA, ELK, MONTGOMERY (2)
- "Metaphidippus" vitis (Cockerell): BARTON, MEADE (30, 33)
- Neon ellamae Gertsch and Ivie: JEFFERSON (16)
- Peckhamia americana (Peckham and Peckham): BARTON, DOUGLAS, LABETTE, WABAUNSEE (33)
- Peckhamia scorpionia (Hentz): DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON (33)
- Pelegrina arizonensis (Peckham and Peckham): (= Dendryphantes arizonensis Peckham and Peckham): BARBER, CLARK, GEARY, RILEY, SEWARD (30)
- Pelegrina exigua (Banks) (= Metaphidippus exiguus (Banks)): ATCHISON, BROWN, CHASE, CHEROKEE, COFFEY, CRAWFORD, DICKINSON, DOUGLAS, ELK, FRANKLIN, GREENWOOD, JACKSON, JEFFERSON, JOHNSON, LABETTE, LEAVENWORTH, LYON, MONTGOMERY, MARION, MORRIS, NEMAHA, OSAGE, POTTAWOTAMIE, SHAWNEE, WABAUNSEE, WOODSON, WYANDOTTE (30)
- Pelegrina galathea (Walckenaer) (= Metaphidippus galathea (Walckenaer)): STATEWIDE (30)
- Pelegrina pervaga (Peckham and Peckham) (= Metaphidippus pervagus (Peckham and Peckham): BARBER, BUTLER, CLARK, CLAY, COMANCHE, COWLEY, DICKINSON, ELK, FORD, GEARY, GRAY, GREENWOOD, KINGMAN, KIOWA, LABETTE, MARSHALL, MONTGOMERY, ORRIS, NEMAHA, POTTAWATOMIE, PRATT, RENO, RICE, RILEY, SALINE, SEDGWICK, STAFFORD, WABAUNSEE, WALLACE (30)
- Pelegrina proterva (Walckenaer) (= Metaphidippus protervus (Walckenaer)): BROWN, CHEROKEE, COFFEY, CRAWFORD, DONIPHAN, DOUGLAS, FRANKLIN, GRAY, HARVEY, JEFFERSON, JOHNSON, OSAGE, OTTAWA, RILEY, TREGO, WOODSON (30)
- "Pellenes" wrighti Lowrie and Gertsch: BARBER, CLARK, GEARY (27)
- Phidippus apacheanus Chamberlin and Gertsch, Apache jumping spider: BARBER, CLARK, COMANCHE, DOUGLAS, ELK, ELLSWORTH, HAMILTON, JOHNSON, LOGAN, LYON, MORTON, RENO, RILEY (33)
- Phidippus ardens Peckham and Peckham: BARTON, CHEYENNE, COMANCHE, ELK, GOVE, HAMILTON, MORTON, SEWARD (33)
- Phiddipus audax (Hentz), 3-spotted jumping spider: STATEWIDE (25, 33)
- Phidippus cardinalis (Hentz): BARBER, CHAUTAUQUA, CHEROKEE, ELK, FORD, SHERMAN (33)
- Phidippus carolinensis Peckham and Peckham: BARBER, CHAUTAUQUA, CHEYENNE, CLARK, CRAWFORD, DECATUR, FORD, GRAY, MEADE, MORTON, NORTON, RENO, ROOKS, SCOTT, SEWARD, TREGO (33)
- Phidippus clarus Keyserling: ANDERSON, ATCHISON, BROWN, CHEROKEE, CLARK, DOUGLAS, FRANKLIN, GEARY, GREENWOOD, JEFFERSON, LINN, MIAMI, NEOSHO, OSAGE, RENO, SALINE, SCOTT, WABAUNSEE, WILSON (25, 33)
- Phidippus insignarius C.C. Koch: DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, SCOTT, WABAUNSEE, WYANDOTTE (25, 33)
- Phidippus mystaceus (Hentz): MONTGOMERY (33)
- Phidippus pius Scheffer: BARTON, COMANCHE, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, JOHNSON, REPUBLIC, ROOKS, SHERMAN (33, 45)
- Phidippus princeps (Peckham and Peckham): DOUGLAS, LABETTE, OTTAWA, RILEY, WASHINGTON, WYANDOTTE (25, 33)
- Phidippus putnami (Peckham and Peckham): DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, FRANKLIN, LABETTE, MONTGOMERY, OSAGE, SALINE, WABAUNSEE, WASHINGTON (33)
- Phidippus texanus Banks: BARBER, CHAUTAUQUA, DOUGLAS, KIOWA, RENO, SEWARD, SMITH (33)
- Phidippus whitmani Peckham and Peckham: BOURBON, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON (25, 33)
- Phlegra fasciata (Hahn): CHAUTAUQUA, CLARK, SALINE, TREGO (25, 33)
- Platycryptus undatus (De Geer): STATEWIDE (23, 25, 33)
- Poultonella alboimmaculata (Peckham and Peckham): BARBER (4)
- "Pseudicius" siticulosus Peckham and Peckham: CLARK (33)
- Salticus austinensis Gertsch: BARTON, CLARK, MORTON, ROOKS, SCOTT (46)
- Salticus scenicus (Clerck): zebra spider: DOUGLAS, JOHNSON, SHERMAN (46)
- Sarinda hentzi (Banks): BOURBON, JEFFERSON, LYON, MORRIS (14)
- Sassacus papenhoei Peckham and Peckham: BARBER, BARTON, CLARK, DOUGLAS, GEARY, GOVE, JEFFERSON, MORRIS, MORTON, RILEY, RUSSELL, SHERMAN, SMITH, WABAUNSEE, WYANDOTTE (33)
- Sitticus absolutus Gertsch and Mulaik: BARBER (17, 39)
- Sitticus concolor (Banks) (= Sitticus cursor Barrows): BARTON, DOUGLAS, CHEYENNE, JEFFERSON (30, 39)
- Sitticus fasciger (Simon): DOUGLAS (38)
- Synageles bishopi Cutler: DOUGLAS (6)
- Synageles noxiosus (Hentz): DOUGLAS, ELLSWORTH, JEFFERSON (6)
- Synemosyna formica Hentz: DONIPHAN, DOUGLAS, JOHNSON, RILEY, WOODSON (15, 25)
- Talavera minuta (Banks): BARTON, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON (25, 33)
- Terralonus unicus (Chamberlin and Gertch) (= Metaphidippus unicus (Chamberlin and Gertsch)): BARBER, BARTON, ELLIS, REPUBLIC, SALINE, WABAUNSEE (18, 29)
- Thiodina puerpera (Hentz): BARBER, DOUGLAS, JEFFERSON, JOHNSON, LEAVENWORTH, MEADE, RILEY (47)
- Thiodina sylvana (Hentz): CHEROKEE, COFFEY, CRAWFORD, DOUGLAS, ELK, JOHNSON, SALINE, WYANDOTTE (47)
- Tutelina elegans (Hentz): DOUGLAS, JOHNSON (24)
- Tutelina harti (Emerton) (= Icius harti Emerton): DOUGLAS, MORRIS, RUSSELL, TREGO (25)
- Zygoballus nervosus (Peckham and Peckham): DOUGLAS (25, 33)
- Zygoballus rufipes Peckham and Peckham (= Zygoballus bettini Peckham and Peckham): DONIPHAN, DOUGLAS, OSAGE, SHAWNEE (25, 33)
Jumping spiders, like most spiders, have venom glands and occasionally bit people in self defense. Most jumping spiders are small and are generally incapable of inflicting bites because their fangs don't penetrate the skin. However, the bites of several members of the genus Phidippus, which are large and sometimes aggressive, have caused mild to moderate local tissue damage. While collecting spiders near Clinton Lake in Douglas County, Kansas, the first author (HG) was bitten on the thumb by an adult 3-spotted jumping spider (P. audax). The sharp pain caused by fang puncture was followed by local redness and swelling of the bitten area. The region involved was limited to the last digit of the thumb and all symptoms were gone in one or two days. Others have reported more extensive swelling and the development of a small black lesion which healed in several weeks following a bite (21).
Some jumping spiders look like ants. Since predators commonly avoid animals which have good defenses, such as heavy armor, noxious scent glands, or effective biting and stinging organs, "mimics" which lack such defenses but resemble these organisms often escape predation by confusing a potential predator. Several kinds of jumping spiders may gain protection by resembling ants in shape, coloration, and movements. Synemosyna formica, and species of Peckhamia and Synageles are especially good ant mimics.
The large black and orangePhidippus apacheanus superficially resembles the large, wingless females of mutillid wasps (9). Both are found in barren, open areas and are active during the day. These wasps can inflict a very painful sting, and a predator that has survived such a an encounter would probably avoid creatures which resemble them.
Another interesting example of mimicry involves the defensive wing pattern and behavior of Rhagoletis zephyria Snow, a tephritid fruit fly. When viewed from the rear, the fly looks like a jumping spider! The wings are held vertically and the dark bands on the wings mimic spider legs! This wing pattern inhibits predation by jumping spiders, which are usually major fly predators. In laboratory experiments in which the dark wing bands were obliterated or where unbanded house fly (Musca domestica) wings were substituted for the banded wings, the flies were readily attacked by jumping spiders (31).
Jumping spiders have a wide range of predators and parasites. Mammals, birds, lizards, and spiders (including jumping spiders) all occasionally consume salticids. Hunting wasps, such as the muddaubers (Scleiphron and Chalybion), organ-pipe muddaubers (Trypoxylon), and spider wasps (Pompilidae) sometimes prey heavily upon jumping spiders. During June, several muddauber cells on an open porch ceiling in Baldwin City contained 2 juvenile Phidippus putnami, 2 male Tutelina elegans, and a female Tutelina harti. The female wasp stings a spider, then carries the paralyzed prey back to her previously constructed mud cell. When the cell has been fully provisioned with spiders, she lays an egg in the cell, then seals it with mud. As it grows, the developing wasp larva consumes the paralyzed spiders.
Spiders sometimes harbor both internal and external parasites. Occasionally, a jumping spider which has been recently collected will die in captivity. Examination of its cage will sometimes reveal the presence of a very long, thin mermithid nematode worm or acrocerid fly larva that has emerged from the body of its spider host. These internal parasites feed on their hosts, which often die before the parasites emerge to complete their development.
The mantisfly or Mantispidae is another interesting spider specialist. The young, mobile mantisfly larvae actively seek spider hosts after they emerge from eggs laid on vegetation. They board the spider then move to a safe spot, such as the narrow juncture (pedicel) between the two main body parts (cephalothorax and abdomen). Once in this location, they puncture the skin (cuticle) and feed on the spider's blood in much the same manner as ticks feed upon mammals, bird, and reptiles. To complete its development, however, the mantisfly larva is on a male spider, it will leave the male and board the a female during mating. As the female produces her eggsac, the mantisfly larva crawls down her body and enters the sac. During the next several days or weeks, the parasite consumes the eggs, grows, pupates, and finally emerges from the eggsac. Therefore, mantispids are both spider ectoparasites and spider eggsac parasites.
Some of the larger species of salticids, especially members of the genus Phidippus, can be easily maintained in the laboratory or classroom. They make ideal subjects for behavioral studies including feeding, courtship, learning and agonistic behaviors (24). Jumping spiders are generally active during the day, although several species have been observed hunting insects in the vicinity of porch lights at night. A common species found throughout Kansas (P. audax) quickly learned to avoid distasteful prey, such as the milkweed bug (Oncopeltis fasciatus).
Since they are highly predaceous, each spider must be maintained in a separate container. Petri dishes of various sizes make ideal enclosures since they are easily cleaned, provide adequate air circulation and easy viewing, and don't require a lot of space. Maintaining the proper humidity and discouraging the growth of mold are the two most important aspects of captive care. Proper humidity needed for successful molting and drinking water (spiders do actively drink) may be easily provided by putting a small piece of wet sponge in the container. Be sure to use only sponges that have not been impregnated with soap or detergent. Do not use paper towels, since they will become moldy in one or two days.
During warm weather, a variety of insect prey may be obtained by using a sweep net in open fields and prairies. Although a spider may occasionally feed upon a recently dead insect, live prey should be provided every few days. Laboratory colonies of fruit flies, small mealworms, and meal moths are ideal food items, especially during the winter months. Uneaten prey items should be removed within an hour after introduction, or sooner if the spider actively avoids its intended prey. Prey remains should be removed within a day to avoid the growth of mold. Small jumping spiders and newly hatched spiderlings will often refuse to feed in the laboratory, and are often more difficult to maintain.
To maintain proper sanitation, clean petri dishes should be provided after one or two weeks. Petri dishes which contain mold should be changed immediately. They may be washed with water or water and a standard disinfectant, such as bleach. Be sure to thoroughly rinse petri dishes before use. Jumping spiders can be maintained at ordinary room temperature. Although in the wild they are often active in sunny places on very hot days, do not keep petri dishes near windows with direct sunlight since spiders are likely to overheat and die.
Spiders grow by periodically shedding their hard exoskeletons. Once adulthood is reached, most spiders, including salticids, no longer molt. A spider usually refuses to feed a few days before molting and remains inside its thickly woven, resting sac. After shedding the old skin, at least one day is required to sufficiently harden the new cuticle before normal activity may be resumed.
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Students who would like to participate in this year's Spelling Bee need to sign up outside Mrs. Lacey's room, 1369. The school Bee will be held in January, and the district Bee is in February, but we'll start practicing after Thanksgiving break.
Attention all student council members, our next meeting is Wednesday in Mrs. Mack's room. We will be presenting a check to the Make a Wish Foundation and they will be giving us a plague for our hard work. We will be signing up for room service for the staff as well as spirit week, valograms and more. See you Wednesday.
Boys' Club will meet TOMORROW after school. See you then!
Fantasy Football will meet Wednesday in Mrs. DeSantis' room. We have two weeks of prizes, so don't miss out!
Attention 6th grade girls interested in playing volleyball. We will be having an interest meeting on Wednesday at 2:50 in room 1595. The meeting will not last very long so make sure you have a ride home.
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On love and loss and meditation01/11/2017 at 4:42 pm | Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments
Tags: children, energyhealing, love, meditation, reflections, Relationships
We were discussing an upcoming school event.
"You can come if you want," said my teenaged daughter."I don't mind."
"Would you like us to come?" I asked, carefully feeling my way. Until recently she'd wanted us at every event.
"I don't mind," she answered. "It's up to you."
"So if we didn't come you wouldn't be bothered?"
"I'll be fine. I'll be with my friends anyway. If you come I might feel bad about not spending much time with you. But you can come if you want."
I thought about some poignant words from The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran:
'Your children are not your children.
They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.'
And I remembered that love always involves loss. Children grow up, lovers leave, friends grow apart, kinsfolk move beyond the veil… it's part of the package.
This month in our meditation sessions we're going to focus on love. I invite you to bathe in its unconditional energies. Tune into its reality as a force that stretches across all human experience and endures despite appearances. The existence of love is a celebration, always. And it is possible to feel the happiness of love even when a loved one is not physically present.
I might not see my daughter quite so often nowadays. Only occasionally do I catch glimpses of the little girl she once was. But I appreciate the fact that she's growing beautifully towards adulthood. We share great conversations in which she delights me with her insights. And, of course, we love each other just the same.
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"You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth" – a later quote from the same poem, which I have always loved – we have a lovely calligraphy print of it in our bedroom.
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The N70 is a fairly capable 3G handset, but the slight improvement over its predecessor deems it unworthy of an upgrade.
The smallest handset in the new 'N' range of 3G mobile phones from Nokia, the N70 improves slightly on its 6680 predecessor but users will still be frustrated by its cramped keypad and frustratingly slow user interface.
The improvements over the 6680 aren't revolutionary in any sense, but in the N70, Nokia has added an FM Radio, a 2 megapixel camera with video recording and a slightly thinner design. Where the Finnish phone giant have again made a mistake is with the phones keypad layout, which is cramped and extremely uncomfortable. As with the 6680, the N70 houses four buttons to the left and right of the keypad, including the Menu and Clear keys. These buttons are hard to reach and the inconvenient key placement will frustrate users, particularly those with large hands. As well as this, the entire keypad is squashed and cramped towards the bottom of the phone, making messaging and dialing telephone numbers an annoying experience. We also found using the 4-way navigational pad to be a hit and miss affair - we had difficulty registering each press of the central key due to its extremely small size.
Despite the disadvantages with the keypad, we were very impressed with the N70's build quality. The phone feels extremely sturdy and solid, without being too heavy. Its matt silver/grey finish spells professionalism and although at 108.8mm x 53mm x 21.8mm it is fairly bulky, we didn't feel the size whilst the phone was stored away in our pocket.
The N70 is a winner in terms of its display - a very large, clear and crisp 2.1-inch screen with 262K colour support. Images were a joy to look at and video calling was also fairly clear compared to most other 3G models. Video playback using the supplied RealPlayer software was also displayed quite well. The N70 retains the 'active standby screen', which was first seen in its predecessor. This function allows users to easily select their most frequently used functions without having to navigate through the phones menu. The default items on the N70 include Contacts, Log, Profiles, Gallery and Image Print. Below the row of menu items on the standby screen is a convenient space which displays any calendar entries for the current day. Date and time, currently active profile, unread messages and missed calls are also displayed on the active standby screen.
Just like the 6680, the N70 includes two cameras - a 2.0 Megapixel on the back for imaging and video recording and a VGA on the front for video calls. A useful feature is the ability to switch between cameras that is handy if you want to take self-portraits. The camera contains plenty of options normally reserved for stand alone digital cameras including adjusting the scene, white balance and colour tone. A self timer which can be adjusted to 10, 20 or 30 seconds and sequence mode (which takes six photos in about five seconds) is also included, rounding out and impressive list of imaging features. The photos we uploaded to our PC were largely bright and clear and fairly notable for a camera phone, although if you're looking for a high quality camera on your mobile phone, you should consider the N90. Our only major complaint with the N70 camera was the amount of time it took to write the images to the phones memory. A three to four second delay was common while we were happy-snappy and this is simply unacceptable.
The N70 only contains 22MB of internal memory, but thankfully Nokia have included an expandable MMC Card slot and a 64MB MMC Card is included in the sales package. You'll probably have to purchase a larger card if you like your 3G content and take a lot of photos, but for most users, this should be enough. The MMC Card slots into the right hand side of the phone, which is guarded by a flimsy feeling plastic cover.
The N70 also includes an FM radio, which wasn't present on its predecessor. Reception quality was a mixed bag, especially as the supplied headphones (which are uncomfortable for long periods of use) doubly act as the antenna. We found the radio volume levels weren't loud enough and this was especially obvious when outdoors. We also had issues with the headphones, which are of a fairly poor quality, but this is something we've come to expect from mobile phones. Unfortunately, Nokia has failed to include a standard headphone jack on the N70, so you'll have to make do with the supplied set.
Like most handsets on the market, the N70 double acts as an MP3 player. The MP3 program isn't anything to write home about though, with a lack of volume at higher levels and the problems with the supplied headphones still evident. Nokia will have to improve in this area if they wish to offer a complete alternative to a standalone music player.
The N70 supports SMS, MMS ,e-mail messaging (with T9 predictive text input), Java, Voice Recording and Dialling, Bluetooth and comes with PIM Features (Calendar, To Do List) .We were extremely impressed with the quality of voice calls as well as a notable battery life rated at 3.5 hours talk time and up to 11 days standby time, depending on how you use the handset. Unfortunately, these features were let down by an extremely slow start-up time.
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Might be a great idea for gameday.
I liked the edges where it got all crispy and brown! I served it with those little cocktail rye bread slices grilled in some butter.
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This home is every vintage enthusiast's dream house ! It has everything you would ever want in a home and in your collection of vintage goodies. Even the white washed walls and the faintly colored hardwood floors appear to be vintage.
You can find this gem in the center of Madrid, Spain; it belongs to Lola Castejón, who is a creative designer.
The vintage penthouse is the perfect combination of antiquated rusticness and pure cosmopolitan chic. It exudes charm and poise, neither any of us can resist…
The decor throughout the majority of this vintage penthouse is actually rather soft and unassuming. There are no blatant contrasts in color, rather everything just blends seamlessly into one another. The neutrals, creams, and grays are perfect for the overall aesthetic of the home. The hints of floral in a few of the chairs and the actual florals themselves add the perfect amount of dimension to the decor. The bathrooms are a nice contrast to the rest of the home. With their brighter colors and use of metal, they are much more modern compared to the other rooms.
The wooden beams in the ceilings really bring in full circle the rusticness of this vintage apartment. Leaving the wood exposed gives you the feeling this home has been standing there for awhile now, and has managed to stay totally lovely. The back patio is perfectly rustic itself; covered in plant life and with simple furniture that has been painted in just the right shade of almost gray– it is a very inviting area.
This penthouse is the perfect place to feel comfy enough to curl up with a nice book and enjoy one of those luxurious couches. Maybe have someone on the antique piano while you read……. now that is a nice afternoon.


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I seriously hope we all dont take this too seriously. All of us make mistakes. Let's take everything as a lesson. This refers to both parties. Let's move on.
Hey Paulians,we all are buddies too,if at all you think what has said was not fair then I think everyone has given their piece of mind already.So,its enough and its time for us to let it go 🙂 .After all she is just a fellow student. A mistake has been done.Let's forgive and forget and move on. Its a humble request.My sincere apology on behalf of Puteri students.
Hello Shar,I know,you are a nice person,probably you have said something at the heat of the moment.I respect ur thoughts,yet what has been said was pretty harsh.At the end of the day its just a competition and let's take it as it is.As a fren/senior, my advice is, forget it ahd chill out dear.-xx- ( I hope others do the same)
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In a Double Blind Taste Test: The Balvenie 15 Year Crushes Competition
By Matt Goldstein, Eric Duncan, Dan Shapiro, BJ Smith, and Jesus Burgos
The Single Malt Scotch Trials were a double blind taste test held at the Whiskey Goldmine headquarters. We sampled 7 different single malts that were randomly selected and then served in scotch glasses with the serving sizes just slightly under a dram. There were 7 tasters and 2 servers. The Scotches were scored on the basis of flavor, texture, color, and finish. Each taster was given the option to use a splash of water that many times opens up the single malt for further complexity, however, we did not allow ice. Although we scored and ranked the winners, all of the Scotches actually performed really well. Most of the Scotches that we tasted are distilled and aged on the coast and get much of their character from salt water and ocean air.
The Balvenie 15 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky:
The Balvenie 15 is aged in a single cask of no more than 350 bottles. With a complete malty scent, the Balvenie 15 year is sweet, with hints of vanilla, cream and citrus fruits. It's a mellow, rich and full flavored whiskey. Established in 1892, the Balvenie distillery is in Dufftown, Banffshire Scotland. The Balvenie 15 year scored much higher than any other scotch in our single malt taste test. The scores were not even close! The Balvenie 15 year single malt scotch crushed the competition.
The Macallan 10 Year Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky:
The Macallan 10 is triple cask matured in European Oak Sherry casks, American Oak Sherry Casks and American Oak Bourbon Casks. The Macallan 10 has a sweet scent, great taste, and is very smooth and light. With a sweet flavor, there is also a subtle peat taste with a light smoke and a soft, malty oak essence. It's an excellent and complex single malt scotch. Established in 1824, the Macallan distillery is Speyside in Easter Elchies, Craigellachie, Scotland. The Macallan 10 Year finished 2nd in our double blind taste test.
The Laphroaig 18 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky:
The Laphroag 18 is a non chill filtered smokey style single malt. Although the peat hits the nose, it's not over powering. The Laphroaig 18 year is smooth, very smokey and slightly sweet. This is an excellent peat style single malt scotch and one of the best in class. The Laphroaig distillery was established in 1815 and is made on the isle of Islay, Scotland. The Laphroaig 18 Year Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky finished 3rd in our overall scoring.
The Oban 14 Year West Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky:
The Oban 14 is made in small stills and is a full, rich, malty, medium body single malt with a touch of peat. Light and smooth with a nice burn, the Oban 14 Year is a classic malt. Sweet with a touch of sea salt, the finish is sweet and smooth. Named after the caves used by the first settlers of Scotland in 5,000 B.C. called "An Ob," Oban is a classic malt. Oban is distilled in the Oban, the capital city of the West Highlands, Scotland and finished 4th in our overall scoring.
The Highland Park 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky:
The Highland 12 uses malted barley hand made on a stone floor. The peat and heather are also hand cut and the scotch whisky is aged in Sherry oak casks from Spain. Almost at the end of maturity, the best casks are selected, then combined and aged together for just a little longer. The Highland Park 12 year is smoky, soft, smooth but with a good burn. It's a rich, full flavor with an exceptional finish. The Highland Park distillery was established in 1798 and is made in Kirkwall, Scotland in the Highlands. The Highland Park 12 Year Single Malt Scotch finished 5th in our overall scoring.
The Glenlivet 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky:
The Glenlivet 12 is called "the single malt that started it all." This Speyside scotch is made from the mineral rich water in Josie's Well. The Glenlivet 12 Year is smooth and rich with a burn but light at the same time. With slight notes of fruit, The Glenlivet by far was the lightest of all the single malts we tasted. Established in 1824, Glenlivet is distilled in the Speyside town of Banfshire, Scotland and is perhaps the most famous single malt Scotch whisky in the world. The Glenlivet finished 6th in our overall scoring.
The Glenmorangie Lasanta 12 Year Single Malt Scotch Whisky:
The Lasanta is made in the tallest stills in Scotland and aged in bourbon casks and then finished in Spanish Oloroso Sherry casks. The Lasanta is a smooth, light non chill filtered single malt with notes of rich notes of cream and maple. A complex, medium body single malt, the Lasanta a is unique from the 10 year Glenmorangie. In Gaelic Glenmorangie means valley of tranquility and Lasanta means warmth and passion. The Glenmorangie distillery was established in 1843 in the North of Scotland and sits beside the ancient royal Burgh of Tain on the banks of the Dornoch Firth.


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UPDATE: June 2010
Service International is home from Nashville after four weeks of clearing debris, cleaning out muck and mud, tearing out soggy drywall, treating houses for mold, and helping homeowners move forward in the flood recovery process.
SI mobilized nearly 2300 volunteers who pitched in to work at a total of 973 job sites to help their neighbors get back on their feet. Local churches, �Hands on Nashville,� SI volunteers, corporate teams and some out-of-state volunteers
worked hard and displayed a tremendous attitude under Service International management.
Here's what was accomplished:
Exterior debris removal was completed on 815 properties.
In 78 houses, volunteers tore out all or portions of the interiors.
80 houses were treated for mold.
Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers and to all of you who prayed and gave toward helping the people of Nashville recover from one of the most devastating natural disasters in decades.
A special thanks to Bellevue Church of Christ, Western Hills Church of Christ and David Lipscomb University for generously accommodating Service International with facilities and service.
The Nashville Flood Relief project is an amazing demonstration of what can be accomplished by a community of people who have a mind to work and a heart to give. God bless you!
UPDATE: May 18, 2010
Last weekend, SI's Flood Relief team of 50 volunteers from St. Louis invested two days helping Nashville
residents clean up after the devastating floods �- hauling debris, pulling out ruined carpets and drywall, and treating houses for mold.
SI is partnering with Nashville churches, Lipscomb University, and Hands On Nashville to mobilize local volunteers for flood recovery work.
Each new group of fresh volunteers energizes and encourages the water-weary residents who are working late nights and long hours to restore their homes and neighborhoods. A group of 13 volunteers
will arrive from Oklahoma on Wednesday, and we hope more local volunteers will continue to stream in.
Since SI representatives arrived on the scene in Nashville two weeks ago:
Over 1300 local volunteers have been mobilized.
70 local crew chiefs have been trained.
Teams have moved debris from the exterior of 350 homes and will start work on another section of 125 homes this week.
Clean-up work has been completed on the interior of 75 homes.
The mold treatment process has begun, and, so far, 25 homes have been treated. One hundred ten gallons more of the special non-toxic mold treatment is on order and should arrive Thursday.
May 11, 2010
This past weekend, just four days after a "1000 Year Flood" overwhelmed Nashville, Tennessee, and surrounding communities, Service International and more than 550 local volunteers descended on devastated neighborhoods in the Bellevue area.
When SI crews arrived in one community, huge piles of debris were trapped in the common areas of a condominium complex. Volunteer teams shoveled and hauled six square blocks of flood-ruined furniture, clothing, carpet, and household items �-
enough to cover a football field 20 to 30 feet high �- to a central location where city work crews can remove it with bulldozers and large trucks.
Next, the volunteers tackled what was left of the interiors of numerous homes, removing more debris, wet drywall, and mud, and preparing the structures for mold treatments. To date, SI has an "endless stack" of work orders, and the work teams are getting to them as fast as they can.
The volunteer response in Nashville has been wonderfully overwhelming. Ed Fasnacht, SI's Field Director, says, "The people of Nashville are amazing. Local communities are coming together and working very hard, and so much has already been accomplished in just one week -- it's nothing short of a miracle."


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