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Why North Carolina's dinosaurs take more digging
Piece by piece, Vince Schneider is digging and clawing and cutting a way to our having a better understanding of where we came from.
The curator of paleontology at the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences, who's been involved in that science since 1978, has used rock saws, hand chisels and hammer drills during digs across North Carolina and the United States for more than a decade. Some of his finds are 220 million years old, when mammals evolved. Recently he led a lecture series that was part of "The World's Largest Dinosaurs" exhibit at the Raleigh museum.
The exhibit continues through April 12. The stars of the show are the long-necked and long-tailed sauropods, some that may have reached 140 feet long. (Details: www.naturalsciences.org)
On Thursday, however, paleontologists from N.C. State and the museum – including Vince Schneider – were in the news with a different beast: The announcement that bones unearthed in Chatham County belonged to a previously unknown prehistoric crocodile. The 9-foot carnivore is being named Carnufex carolinensis – the "Carolina butcher" – and is billed as North America's top predator before dinosaurs arrived on the continent.
Which gets to a long-asked question: Where are North Carolina's dinosaurs? Schneider answered that and related questions in a recent interview.
Q. What's North Carolina's track record with regard to dinosaur fossils or bones?
A. We have not been able to identify a single dinosaur bone out of the Triassic Period (about 200 million years ago to 250 million years ago). We have found a number of dinosaur bones in the Cretaceous deposits of North Carolina – along the Cape Fear River, down in Bladen County, and some sites in Sampson County. (The Cretaceous Period, known as the heyday for dinosaurs, was roughly 65 million years ago to 145 million years ago.)
Most of these bones are found in deltaic – that's a large river delta – lag deposits. The river actually concentrated the bones in the bottom sediment, so you get these real heavily fossiliferous sediments.… You're not getting whole skeletons; you're getting a bone here and a bone there mixed in with lots of turtle fragments and other animal fragments.
Q. Why are dinosaur remains relatively scarce in North Carolina, as opposed to other places in the country?
A. We do get a number of dinosaur bones … a fair number – 40 to 60 dinosaur bones, decent bones. If you take that in the amount of area that we actually have exposed, which is very, very small … (and compare it to) out west where they've got thousands of square miles, yes, they get a lot more bones.
But we have very little exposure here. If you look at the map of Eastern North Carolina and look at the Cretaceous deposits, they're covering several counties – but it's all tree-covered. So there's no erosion going on except on rivers and streams and a few places where man has dug into the ground for a quarry or a farm pond or something.
Q. What kinds of clues do these findings give us about ancient life in North Carolina?
A. That's always a hard question, but there are some answers. A lot of what we're getting from this is, first of all, how stable and fragile species are. We can see in the fossil record how, basically, changes in the environment cause the extinction of animals. The same changes today cause the extinction of animals.
We also see lots of evidence of numerous animals throughout time of how changes in climate affect their survival and evolution. I look at Eastern North Carolina the last 35 million years and yes, the ocean has come up. At one time it was up to almost where Raleigh is, then receded, then came back up to where I-95 is, went back down in different places along the coast at different other times.
The only reason we're paying more attention to things like climate change now is that climate change is happening quicker. We're looking at a geologic record that's based on millions of years, and now we're seeing changes in less than 100 years.
Q. Did dinosaurs living in this region face different challenges with regard to climate and food sources, as opposed to other parts of the world?
A. The hard part there is that we have very little information on East Coast dinosaurs. But we do know a few things. During the Cretaceous, there was an inland sea that actually went up and divided eastern from western North America, so there was no interaction between those western dinosaurs with whatever we had in the eastern part of North America. Also, we had the Appalachians, which were higher at the time. That would have been an obstacle for dinosaurs moving around.
Q. What's your biggest challenge on digs?
A. Our biggest challenge is being in the right place at the right time. We have to be there when the specimen is exposed. After it's exposed, it starts to deteriorate – and funding limits the amount of time you can spend in the field. I'm just glad to have to be able to have access and be able to get the material we do get.
Pre-dinosaur 'Carolina Butcher' discovered
A newly discovered crocodilian ancestor may have filled one of North America's top predator roles before dinosaurs arrived on the continent. Carnufex carolinensis – the "Carolina Butcher" – was a 9-foot long, land-dwelling crocodylomorph that walked on its hind legs and likely preyed upon smaller inhabitants of N.C. ecosystems such as armored reptiles and early mammals.
Paleontologists from North Carolina State University and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences – including Vince Schneider – recovered parts of Carnufex's skull, spine and upper forelimb from the Pekin Formation in Chatham County. Because the skull was preserved in pieces, it was difficult to visualize what the complete skull would have looked like in life. The researchers scanned the individual bones with a high-resolution surface scanner, then created a three-dimensional model of the reconstructed skull, using the more complete skulls of close relatives to fill in the missing pieces.
The Pekin Formation contains sediments deposited 231 million years ago in the beginning of the Late Triassic (the Carnian), when what is now North Carolina was a wet, warm equatorial region.
The researchers' findings appear in the journal Scientific Reports. ncsu.edu


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Having graduated from the London College of Printing in 1982 Suzanne Baker followed a successful career as Art Director for British Vogue, the Tatler and Conran Design Group. From 1994 she has painted full-time - first in Spain and now in London. Since 1995 she has shown her work in a number of solo and mixed exhibitions.
"Corot once said 'I have only a small flute but I try to play it in tune'. He really was modest and so is Suzanne Baker. As I was looking at a group of her recent paintings I noticed that I was becoming more relaxed and quiet. They showed me the sort of places that I like, but the 'views' were filtered and sifted through Suzanne's temperament so that I was given the double pleasure of being in a nice place with a nice person.
Suzanne began by studying graphic design but soon found that she really wanted to paint. She received help from various classes but she discovered the essence of her pictorial self on her own. I think this is just as well since her essence lay within." FRANCIS HOYLAND SEPTEMBER 2008


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Well, I didn't get as much done as I'd hoped, but I usually overestimate the actual amount of time in a day off. Technically, its as long as any other day; but like childhood summers, they feel endless and full of vast potential and damnit, I'm going to do EVERYTHING in the WORLD, you don't even KNOW! And of course at the end, I'm sitting there pouting, going, "It's over? Already? How??" But, 2 cups of coffee, 1 bowl of cereal, one truly awful sandwich, and 4 (no wait…5) beers later, the day is done, and these are the fruits of my labor…
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First up, we have the ever fabulous Dr. Franknfurter of Rocky Horror Picture Show fame:
Shhh! Brad's probably asleep by now. Do you want him to see you…
like THIS??
And of course, his tight l'il backside:
Next up, Freddy Krueger!
Obviously, Freddy's still a work in progress, but he's getting there. I had to stop to allow his face and hands to dry. I used puffy fabric paint for his skin, which was great for the texture and greasy shine of 'burnt' skin, but it takes AGES to dry. So Freddy is going to chill in the drying drawer (only place safe from my meddlesome cats) for a few days, until I can feel confident that one wrong move won't turn hours of work into a peachy smudge. I'm still debating what do to with the mouth – I'd like to give him his signature grimace, but that means trying to paint teeth approximately 1/25th the size of my pinky fingernail, so I'll probably just take the easy way out and do a simple one-line frown. I can't wait to finish him, he's so close to complete, and already has a lot of personality:
Yuck. Looks like Pizza the Hut from Spaceballs. That hat is going to do him a lot of favors.
I got Samara (the girl from The Ring) as far as I could without having the hair. For those unfamiliar, here's a picture from the movie:
And here's what I have so far:
That picture looks darker than it will actually appear once it dries. Also, ignore the pins in her shoulders; they won't be visible once I rob some dark-haired off-brand Barbie of her tresses. Once I made the dress, I turned her upside down and applied water with a lot of blue and black paint in it a few drops at a time to the hem of the skirt, all the way around. The color seeped and ran along the creases wonderfully. Now, to hold her in place while I did this, I had to improvise…
Don't judge. It might be Natty but it was also free. I do not generally turn down free beer, as a rule. Too many years being poor, I suppose.
Alright, last up… CarolAnne. Now, as with Samara, I didn't have her hair. So she's nowhere near finished, but I did get a start:
Better yet…
I know the TV looks a little orange, but that's because I didn't find a blue battery-operated tealight yet, so there's a regular one inside, hence the orangeness. Other than the hair, I just have to do the sleeves on her nightgown and her fuzzy slippers. And her face, I suppose. Anyway I have just the stuff for fuzzy slippers:
Thanks Mom!
Lastly, I decided today to add another character to the roster. Dr. Frank was, true to form, an absolute pleasure; which made me realize that there are other iconic characters from horror(ish) movies that aren't necessarily scary or even the villian. With that in mind, I present to you my newest candidate for dollification: The Mighty and Heroic Shaun.
Please comment! I love hearing from all of you! Don't disappoint Dr. Franknfurter!
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Does it represent good value for the price? What features does it come with?
Thanks to what Honda refers to as its "One Civic" philosophy, this new hatch lineup perfectly mirrors the sedan range that was launched here last year, with the only major change being the 'Ring-burning Type R, which will be hatch-only when it arrives later in 2017.
And that means the five-strong Hatch range kicks off with the entry-level VTi ($22,390) before stepping up to the VTi-S ($24,490) and the VTi-L ($27,790). Next up is the sport-sprinkled RS ($32,290), before the range tops out with the high-flying VTi-LX ($33,590).
Entry-level shoppers will make do 16-inch steel wheels, fabric seats and single-zone climate control, but there are some nice and premium-feeling flourishes, like LED DRLs, a 7.0-inch touchscreen that's now Apple CarPlay and Android Auto-equipped and a second colour screen in the driver's binnacle for your trip information.
Stepping up to the VTi-S adds 16-inch alloy wheels, integrated LED indicators in your wing mirrors and proximity locking and unlocking, along with some clever safety stuff we'll come back to under the Safety heading.
Along with a better engine (more on that in a moment), springing for the VTi-L will earn you 17-inch alloy wheels, twin-zone climate control and automatic windows in both rows, while the sporty-flavoured RS adds LED fog and headlights, along with a hearty dose of sporty styling courtesy of a bumper kit, skirting and a liberal splashing of piano black highlights.
Inside the RS gets leather trimmed seats, a better 10-speaker stereo and and a standard sunroof, too.
Finally, the range-topping Civic - the VTi-LX - gets satellite navigation, and a fairly comprehensive suite of safety kit.


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I've just finished reading Veronica Mars and Philosophy: Investigating the Mysteries of Life (Which is a Bitch Until You Die), edited by George A. Dunn. (Part of the Blackwell Philosophy and Pop Culture series.) This was published in 2014, before the Veronica Mars movie, for what that's worth.
One essay in particular, "'Grow a Sense of Humor, You Crazy Bitch' Veronica Mars as a Feminist Icon" by Kasey Butcher and Megan M. Peters, has got me thinking. At one point, the authors say:
"Veronica can be seen as a representative of a new type of feminism, which remedies the limitations of the earlier waves. She doesn't dismiss femininity, she has a positive attitude toward sex, and she approaches most issues on a personal rather than just an outwardly political level."
Sounds pretty good.
Conversely, elsewhere in the essay, they talk about Lilith House:
"With Lilith House, we're treated to one of the most stereotypical and damaging portraits of feminists in recent years. All of the women are presented as unjustifiably angry, humorless, and militant, and, with the exception of Claire Nordhouse, all are women of color who don't conform to traditional norms of femininity."
Not so good.
Now, keep that in mind, as I bring in another player.
After reading the above mentioned essay, I attempted to find a copy online, to share with a friend of mine. I didn't find that essay, but I did find another interesting article on Bitchmedia, "Push(back) at the Intersections: Veronica Mars and the Straw Feminists" by S.E. Smith. (Published in 2010.)
What follow are a few pieces of the article, that are pertinent to what I want to talk about.
"While I don't think creator Rob Thomas set out to make a feminist show, there are definitely some feminist messages in the show. There are some shockingly anti-feminist ones too."
"...Veronica Mars is no shrinking violet. She's creative, she's tough as nails, she's aggressive, she's a good investigator, she has complex relationships with other people."
"Veronica herself never IDs as feminist and we don't see the F-word thrown around much at all until we meet an aggressive women's group [Lilith House] at the college that's like your worst stereotyping nightmare. They're man haters, they're willing to frame people for crimes they didn't commit while they themselves commit rape, and they ride roughshod over numerous characters."
These two articles have me asking a number of questions. Just to be clear, I don't have any answers.
First of all, does self-identifying yourself as part of a group actually make you a part of that group?
For some groups, it's pretty clear whether you belong. Let's look at the Screen Actors Guild (SAG). Do you have a membership card? Do you pay dues? (Does SAG have dues?) Do you meet the requirements needed to actually join SAG? If you answered "yes" to these questions, I would say that you are indeed a member of the group SAG. Otherwise, even if you call yourself a member of SAG, I say that you, sir, are a liar.
I am a member of the group known as "heterosexuals." I'm a male, who is attracted to, and occasionally has sexual relations with, females. Pretty clear cut.
On the other hand, the group "feminists" is a little harder to pin down. It seems simple enough. A feminist is someone who supports equal rights and treatment for women, right? Apparently, not everyone believes that it is as easy as that. I have been told, but have never personally verified, that some women think that if you like men, you can't be a feminist.
(This seems to be a problem with any group that does not have very clear cut rules for "membership." Some members feel the need to define their group based on very personal feelings/agendas. Just look at political parties, religion, and Star Wars fans.)
So, if Veronica Mars "never IDs as a feminist," can she BE a feminist? Does one need to be labeled, or self-label, as something, in order to actually be that thing? To the second question, I say "Of course not." If someone runs into a burning building, and saves some orphans, they are a hero, whether or not someone (including themselves) actually calls them a hero.
Conversely, does calling themselves "feminists" actually make the women of Lilith House feminists? Again, I say "Of course not." I'm not saying that they aren't, just that self-labeling doesn't mean that they are. Because so many people seem to have different definitions of what a feminist is, it can be difficult to establish who is or isn't a part of that group.
Another question I have has to do with creativity and responsibility. Do creators have a responsibility to portray any or all groups (except Nazis), or members of any given group (except Nazis), in a positive way?
So often I hear people complain about the bad guy in a book, movie, or TV show, being an insulting representative of their group. Apparently, your bad guy can't be Catholic, Asian, gay, a motel owner (Really. There were protests, by motel owners, when the Psycho remake came out.), black, Muslim, or a feminist. Or anything else. Except a Nazi.
First of all, are people so, uhm, lacking in critical thinking skills, and insecure, that they believe that any creator is saying "My bad guy is gay, therefore, all gays are bad guys. My bad guy represents them all?" (And I'm not even going to get into people who think that having, say, a racist character in your story, makes your story racist.) Sure, there is propaganda out there, and some people may have an agenda, but I would say that they are in the minority. (I have no real evidence to support this, just years of watching movies and TV shows, and reading books, looking at the creators of those things, and drawing my own conclusions.)
Second, there really are some bad Catholics, Asians, gays, motel owners, blacks, Muslims, and feminists. And all Nazis. Creators shouldn't whitewash the world, unless, of course, that is the point of their story. If we can't have anyone, except Nazis, be our bad guys, then we are all just watching/reading Captain America stories. The best fiction (even science fiction, horror, and fantasy) reflects the real world, and the real world is full of diverse, complicated people.
( Please note that, while I continue to say "Nazis," I have not said "Germans," because, GASP, Nazis are not representative of all Germans.)
Neither Mother Teresa, nor the Westboro Baptist Church, are representative of ALL Christians.
If Veronica Mars, the show, spent two and a half seasons establishing a positive feminist message, did the introduction of Lilith House, and it's "negative" portrayal of feminists, undo everything that came before? No. That's ridiculous. You can have a "bad" feminist character, without being anti-feminist. Just as you can have a "bad" gay character, without being homophobic, or a "bad" black character, without being racist.
As I stated at the beginning, these are just some questions that came to mind, while reading about Veronica Mars and feminism. I don't claim to have all (or any) of the answers. I'm just hoping to open up a dialogue. What do you think? Am I right? Wrong? Talking out of my ass? Let me know.
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Lumiappaday #169: Need For Speed – Undercover demoed on the Nokia Lumia 800 XboxLive
Need For Speed Undercover is the older NFS game but it's the version I prefer playing. There's also NFS Hot Pursuit. I like that the controls are extremely responsive and that the visuals on the display orientate themselves to always be horizontal in my view. i.e. If I tilt right, the game visuals turn left to compensate and your view of the game remains unchanged, allowing your eyes to concentrate solely on driving your car.
The game looks great and plays very well. I've only used the demo for this because I didn't fancy shelling out £3.99 for this, especially as it's much cheaper (around £2.29) on equivalent stores.
Due to the nature of the recording set up, it was very hard to record this accelerometer based game on camera. It is much easier to play when you hold the phone normally.
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Thursday, February 22, 2007
In The Coop with Esme Codell!
We have a little saying here in Illinois, and it goes something like this: WE LOVE ESME. Okay, so it's not exactly the best catchphrase, but it's heartfelt. This smart and sassy writer is the author of many wonderful books, including Vive La Paris, Sahara Special, and Diary of a Fairy Godmother. If you haven't visited her website (for gosh sakes, what is wrong with you? Is your hand broken or something?), please go to www.planetesme.com right away. You'll thank us later.
(Fun Fact: Esme has an impressive wig collection.)
How do you know when what you write is funny?
I pee a little.
There are other clues. I get the wonderful sinking feeling I used to get in about the seventh grade, when I knew I was doing something wrong but did it anyway. It's a delicious indigestion reserved especially for class clowns. When I get that feeling while I write, I have to stop and read it aloud to somebody to check.
Do you have any tips for writing funny books?
Thanks for suggesting that my books are funny. I write about things like being mislabeled as a special education student or finding out about the Holocaust for the first time or living on welfare. Badda-bing-badda-boom!
I guess my advice would be to tell the truth. The truth is funnier than fiction. The more you can make people speak and act like they do in real life, the more the humor feels natural and believable. There really is humor even in terrible situations. Humor is our signal that there is still hope and warmth, still some neurons firing, still some humanity to pull is through.
Has being funny ever gotten you into or out of trouble?
Both in and out. All the time. Daily. Hourly. But my big problem is sometimes people think I'm trying to be funny when that's not necessarily my objective. There was a notorious incident in which I did an interpretive dance of Madonna's THE ENGLISH ROSES in my skivvies, at a very nice conference luncheon, as a little experiment in public speaking. One of the waiters said I was very funny and asked me for a date. But I wasn't trying to be funny. I was probably just a little jealous of Madonna. If rock stars can be children's book authors, why can't the reverse also be true?
A lot of people thought my first book talking about my classroom experiences, EDUCATING ESME, was very funny. But then I couldn't seem to land a teaching job in the Chicago Public Schools for a few years after. Ha-ha! How's that for a punch line?
What are some of your favorite funny books?
THE MONSTER AT THE END OF THIS BOOK starring Grover from Sesame Street, that was my favorite funny book when I was a kid. I liked Beverly Cleary, Roald Dahl, Robert Krauss, Russell Hoban and Richard Scarry a lot, too. They had a kind of an edge. I liked their books because characters didn't always do the right thing. People got in trouble. People who weren't me. That was very entertaining...and reassuring, too.
If you could live in one of your books, which one would you choose?
I do live in my books. All of my books come from very real places in both my geography and my emotional life. I can't seem to unload the real estate.
Who do you like more, The Marx Brothers or The Three Stooges?
Marx brothers, no contest. The Three Stooges make me nauseous. All that poking and hitting.
What was your best Halloween costume?
I was a Halloween costume repeater, generally alternating between Tinkerbell and Raggedy Ann. I used to wear those plastic masks from Woolworth's, the kind that assumed your face was flat and that your eyes were the size of pistachios; I think they must have been manufactured by space aliens. I always wanted to be the kind of kid who would be something cool and original and Marcel DuChamp-ish, like a ham sandwich or a washing machine, those cool things I see in parenting magazines now. But the lure of Tinkerbell's chartreuse zig-zig hemmed skirt and Raggedy Ann's sweet little calico was waaay too strong. My son is better at making up original Halloween costumes. One year he was Zombie John Stossel. Another year, he wanted to be Ninja Harry Caray. He's an inspiration.
What is your Dream Job for a day?
I would like to be a waitress at Hamburger King, that little joint near Wrigley Field. I don't know why. I just always wanted to be that. They serve some kind of Egg Foo Young, I imagine it would be very satisfying to put a big plate of that in front of somebody. I'd also like to be Justin Timberlake. But, is that really a job? I practice a lot, in case.
Clown Vs. Mime Deathmatch. Pick your winner.
Clown. Mime can't yell for help.
Funniest dead person you'd like to meet?
Ernie Kovacs. Zero Mostel. Ring Lardner. Ann Miller. Rosalind Russell. Just one? The dead are funnier than the living these days.
If you had a theme song, what would it be?
For sure, "It's a Most Unusual Day" sung by the lovely Jane Powell. My husband always says "that's your theme song!" when he hears "Make Up" by Lou Reed. But I'm pretty sure that song is about a transvestite. Oh, well. As long as he thinks I'm pretty.
Monday, February 19, 2007
Princess Justina Albertina
written by Ellen Dee Davidson
illustrated by Michael Chesworth
Charlesbridge Publishing
The title character of this cautionary tale, Princess Justina Albertina, is one of those horrid little girls you love to hate. She's nasty and bratty, spoiled and mean; a despicable twit who could easily give Veruca Salt a run for her money. You know the type.
Her nanny, on the other hand, rocks the casbah. When Justina demands a pet, nanny comes through. When Justina demands a BETTER pet, nanny comes through again. When Justina demands an EVEN BETTER pet, her unflappable, invincible nanny comes through yet again...until Princess Justina Albertina finally gets the pet she deserves.
Heh, heh, heh.
We won't tell you what happens next, but let's just say the princess suffers a fate worse than Veruca's. But lest you wonder whether the finale's a bit too grim for youngsters, rest assured that our unofficial focus group (a spry group of kinders from Ottawa, Illinois) found the ending so delightfully delicious, they immediately asked for seconds...and so will you!
Michael Chesworth's illustrations are a winsome hoot, the perfect accompaniment to Ellen Dee Davidson's wry, clever text. Don't miss this one!
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Say cheese-y!
The three silly chicks had an egg-cellent time at the Fifth Annual Children's Literature Breakfast last Saturday, thanks to Becky Anderson, Jan Dundon, and Jill Brooks of Anderson's Bookshop, not to mention the several hundred fabulous teachers and librarians in attendance from the mighty Land-o-Lincoln!
While there, the tall chick proudly debuted our new line of fowl fashion from CafePress. Although we haven't had an occasion to sport the chick bib yet, we think it's to die for. Go on, take a peek!
The Adventures of Max and Pinky: Best Buds
The Adventures of Max and Pinky: Best Buds
Written and illustrated by Maxwell Eaton III
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Max and Pinky are best friends. Max is a boy. Pinky is a pig. (An odd pair, you say? Frankly, we can't figure out why there aren't more stories about boy/pig friendships.) One day, on Adventure Saturday, Max can't find Pinky anywhere. Max worries that Pinky might have been taken away by a gang of crazed bunnies. (We often have this same fear when we can't find something.) Fortunately, the rear end of a polar bear reminds Max of the snack food Pinky loves so dearly. Max hurries to Pinky's not-so-secret stash and finds his pal happily pigging out on marshmallows. Phew! All is well in their world (and ours!) once again.
We love the quirkiness of this story. (Pigs, polar bears and marshmallows? Hey, it works for us!) The simple illustrations and straightforward text will appeal to three and four year-olds. We hear there will be more adventures with Max and Pinky, and we couldn't be happier!
Monday, February 12, 2007
Note on a Blog...
This week, one of our favorite bloggers is having trouble. Seems someone tried to send Cynthia Leitich-Smith a basket of fruit and some snack crackers down those tubes and now her blog is having some trouble. She has asked us to help spread the word that her blog is down for the moment. So here goes.
Bwock! Bwock!!! (That means, "Hear ye! Hear ye!")
Cynthia Leitich-Smith's blog is down, but she is guest blogging on her husband's page, at http://www.greglsblog.blogspot.com/
And remember folks, if you send fruit or crackers into the interwebs, you have to squish them up, first!
This has been a public service announcement.
"Bwock! Bwock!!! (That means, "We now return to our regulary scheduled blog.")
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
365 Penguins
Jean-Luc Fromental &
Joëlle Jolivet
Abrams Books for Young Readers
For a full year, the family in this funny picture book receives a penguin a day and problems multiply as their flock grows. Dad becomes obsessed with organizing the penguins. Mom gets more than a little crazed and the kids just go with the flow. Or is that floe?
Simple graphic-arts style illustrations in a limited palette and a large trim size for this book make it great for young kids who will get a kick out of counting the very silly penguins and finding the one with blue feet who shows up on day 144. (Visualize a penguin-Waldo who eats fish.) Older kids and parents will enjoy the family's reaction to the penguins as the year progresses and they are so horribly outnumbered. A bit of math and ecology play into the tale, but never overload the story in this delightful book. Makes you want to put on a tux and dance like a penguin!


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Gateway Tech hosts national sustainability event
October 1, 2012
From sacbee.com: "Green Genome Awards to recognize outstanding college sustainability, training efforts" — As part of an expanding national effort to support sustainability practices, programs, and training at the nation's more than 1,100 community colleges, five exemplary community colleges will be presented the first-ever Green Genome Awards at a national community college summit hosted Oct. 2 and 3 by Gateway Technical College in Racine, Wis. Awards will be presented at 8:00 a.m. Oct. 3 in the Conference Center.
The awards are part of a larger Green Genome initiative created by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) and its Sustainability Education and Economic Development Center (SEED). In the past two years, more than 460 community colleges representing over 3 million students have joined AACC's SEED Center, pledging leadership in sustainability education and training and reaping the benefits.
Winning colleges will each receive $8,000 plus a set of state-of-the-art tools and horticulture equipment from awards sponsor Snap-on.
"AACC is thrilled to recognize colleges that have not only prepared a skilled clean technology workforce, but have also become change agents in regional efforts to develop a green and sustainable economy," said Walter G. Bumphus, AACC President and CEO. "Through the SEED Center, AACC is providing college senior administrators, faculty, and staff an important roadmap to connect and integrate campus sustainability practices, green technical workforce development, education and economic development."
The winning colleges recognized for their achievements within the four categories include:
- Butte College, California (Governance)
- Central Carolina Community College, North Carolina (Program Design & Delivery)
- Delta College, Michigan (Community Engagement)
- Hillsborough Community College, Florida (Overall)
- West Virginia University at Parkersburg (Strategic Partnerships)
Todd Cohen, SEED Center Director and Dr. Bryan Albrecht, chair of AACC's Presidents' Sustainability Task Force and president of Gateway Technical College will present the awards at this week's community college summit, Building Sustainable Industry-College Partnerships.
Wisconsin-based Snap-on Inc. has been a strong supporter of the kinds of community college/industry collaborations the Green Genome Awards recognize. "Snap-on continues to look for innovative workforce development initiatives, including those that ultimately contribute to the sustainability of communities. We are proud to partner with AACC's SEED Center to sponsor these Green Genome Awards and to have played a role in developing the national framework behind it," said Scott Broman, Global Business Development Director, Snap-On, Inc.
Accompanying the awards is the release of a report entitled, The Community College Green Genome Framework: Integrating Sustainability and Clean Technology Programs into the Institution's DNA. This free tool for colleges details the new Green Genome framework, paths for success, and offers profiles of the winning colleges. The framework was developed by a national advisory panel made up of senior leaders at the US Department of Energy, industry, national associations and over 50 community colleges plus extensive review of existing college programs.
The report also includes a self-assessment tool designed for colleges to quickly gauge, along a series of 47 green institutional competencies, how well they may be leading these initiatives today—and where to prioritize enhancements in the future.
AACC's SEED Center is funded by the Kresge Foundation. "Initiatives like SEED are working to leverage the talents at America's community colleges to build the new, clean economy with career paths for all students," said Bill Moses, Program Director, Education. "The Kresge Foundation is pleased to support AACC and the innovative SEED colleges that are leading these efforts."
Download the Green Genome Report, www.theSEEDcenter.org/greengenome
About SEED AACC's Sustainability Education & Economic Development Initiative, SEED, advances sustainability and green workforce development practices at community colleges by sharing innovative models and FREE resources to increase the capacity of college leaders, faculty, and staff to build the green economy. The SEED Initiative was created in partnership with ecoAmerica and has received support from the Kresge, Flora Family, and Surdna Foundations and corporate partners Bahco/Snap-on and Pearson Higher Education. www.theSEEDcenter.org
About the American Association of Community Colleges Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the American Association of Community Colleges is the leading advocacy organization representing more than to 1,100 community, junior and technical colleges nationwide. Community colleges are the largest and fastest growing sector of higher education, enrolling 13.4 million credit and non-credit students each year. www.aacc.nche.edu
About Snap-on Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $2.9 billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin. www.snapon.com
Gateway president serves on 50 boards
April 30, 2012
From journaltimes.com: "Gateway president serves on 50 boards" — Gateway Technical College President Bryan Albrecht has joined his 50th board.
"I'm supposed to start saying no now," Albrecht said, laughing.
Gateway announced last week that Albrecht had been appointed chair of the American Association of Community Colleges' Sustainability Education and Economic Development Task Force. The position, to advance sustainability and environmental curriculum, brings the number of regional, state and national boards Albrecht serves on to 50.
He acknowledged it's a lot but said they're all related to Gateway, which means the college isn't hurt by his attention getting pulled in so many different directions.
"Gateway Technical College does not suffer. I would hope people would see just the opposite," Albrecht said, explaining he's always connected to Gateway in person, by iPhone or via iPad. "My role is to be that liaison between our college and our community."
Because of the myriad boards that boast Albrecht as a member, Gateway has state and national ties, and the college has increased opportunities for grants. Plus Albrecht can bring good ideas back to Gateway and can tailor Gateway's offerings to meet community needs, he said.
"Everything has a correlation along the way, whether it's working with early, elementary, middle, high school or adult learners," he said.
The Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha Board allows Albrecht to support youth who are future Gateway students or whose parents may attend the college. The National Manufacturing Skill Standards Council Board helps Albrecht connect Gateway to new industry advances. Workforce development boards let Albrecht and Gateway help dislocated workers.
And that's just to name a few.
With all these boards, Albrecht said he doesn't just lend his name; he actually participates.
"He's one of my most active board members," said Wally Graffen, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha. "He brings a lot of enthusiasm. He is not afraid to think outside the box."
For example, Graffen said, Albrecht helped bring culinary arts, GED classes and dental screenings to a newer Boys & Girls Club location at 1330 52nd St. in Kenosha.
When Albrecht can't attend a meeting in person — which is bound to happen when you serve on 50 boards — he'll conference call in or send a Gateway representative in his place. He'll also read the minutes and offer some comments, he said.
Between his board and college duties, Albrecht said he works 15 to 17 hours a day. When asked how much sleep he gets, Albrecht laughed before replying, "Not enough."
"There could be an event I would go to every night of the week," he said, adding he usually has three to five board meetings a week.
His schedule last week showed he had 13 board-related events Monday to Saturday, from meetings to forums and recognitions.
But it's all by choice and all of the boards are volunteer, Albrecht said.
"I don't want the article to feel like I'm feeling sorry for myself," he said. "I choose to lead our college by community engagement."


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New OCRI CEO shares his vision: Conclusion
By Francis Moran and Leo Valiquette
In Part 1 we spoke with Bruce Lazenby, who is less than three months into his new job as president and CEO of OCRI. These days, the only constant is change as the organization works to remake a tarnished image under new leadership, with the support of a mayor whose election platform focused heavily on boosting economic development throughout the region.
Lazenby acknowledged how OCRI has fallen short in terms of serving the needs of young entrepreneurs, the need to better work with this group, and how it must engage with the broader community. We spoke about a new culture of collaboration with other stakeholders across the city, such as the universities and privately run business incubators, and the long overdue launch of Ottawa's first accelerator centre.


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Android-x86 is an Open Source project to port Android to the x86 platform. It was formerly known as 'patch hosting for android x86 support'. The original plan was for the developers to host different patches for android x86 support, but they moved on to creating a code base to provide support on different x86 platforms.
Key features of Android-x86 include:
- Better disk installer
- Kernel 3.18, KMS enable.
- WiFi support with GUI.
- Power Suspend/resume (S3 mode).
- Battery Status.
- Software mouse cursor.
- Mouse wheel.
- Audio (ALSA).
- V4l2 Camera support.
- External monitor support.
- External storage auto mount support.
- Support external keyboard.
- Debug mode with busybox.
- Bluetooth.
- G-sensor.
Android-x86 can be installed onto hard disks with the following file systems: EXT3, EXT2, NTFS and FAT32. You can even install Android-x86 to an NTFS filesystem to co-exist with Windows.
Tested Platforms include:
- ASUS Eee PCs/Laptops.
- Viewsonic Viewpad 10.
- Dell Inspiron Mini Duo.
- Samsung Q1U.
- Viliv S5.
- Lenovo ThinkPad x61 Tablet.
Overall, Android-x86 has been refined over the years to produce a quality environment. However, although polished, it still lacks stability and reliability. If you want to have all of your Google applications and settings on the same foothold across all of your devices, then you may be disappointed, as it isn't happening just yet.
We don't have any change log information yet for version 5.1 of Android-x86. Sometimes publishers take a little while to make this information available, so please check back in a few days to see if it has been updated.
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It's a really busy time here at The Sticks! We are working hard to catch up on some outdoor projects that didn't get done in April. Still getting garden plants into the ground, finishing out our KonMari in the shed, and getting the spring yard clean-up done. Whew!
But there is always time to grab the camera and photo a few of the beautiful butterflies (and moth) hanging out in our yard.
Zebra Swallowtail
Painted Lady
Royal Walnut Moth
(the caterpillar is the largest in N. America!)
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I turned 43 yesterday, and we had friends over for wine tasting and cards. It was fun.
Today I spent most of the day hanging with the kids, although I did get out of the house on my own for a little bit for a run.
For dinner, I made pasta, and I did a home-made red sauce. It turned out OK. I put some turkey sausage in it, and I felt that sort of dominated the taste, so I looked up meat sauces, and got the idea that I should add some wine. So I added a half a cup of wine, and then that made it not tomato-y enough and too thin, so I added some tomato paste, too. That made it just about perfect.


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The most recent young adult fiction phenomenon, 'The Hunger Games' trilogy, is full of important life values, yet these spoof Hunger Games PSAs concentrate on the messages that the bad guys would want malleable minds to concentrate on. These propaganda posters are exactly what The Capitol and President Snow would spew, especially the 'Snow Knows Best' one.
Created by College Humor, the Hunger Games PSAs series forces people to read between the lines. For instance, one poster reads, "School is for fools. This year... Volunteer! There's a 1 in 24 chances it will work out for you." It pits death against an educated future. What will the little ones choose?
The retro imagery of the Hunger Games PSAs series drives home the fact that similar and disturbingly real propaganda posters existed in the past.
Teen Lit Propaganda Posters
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Dystopia Cartoon Mashups
Rebel Character Manicures
Haute Hunger Games Lookbooks
Darling Dystopian Manicures
Film-Inspired Photoblogs
College Humor's Hunger Games PSAs Focus on the Bad Not the Good
- By: Meghan YoungApr 3, 2012
References: collegehumor & neatorama
References: collegehumor & neatorama


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Category Archives: Designers on My Radar
Designer of the Day…Jessalin Beutler
Jessalin Beutler is not only a designer, but she's also an artist. While her drawings and paintings are super neat, I am most enthralled with her collection of graphic tees & dresses. It's the perfect things for a lover of geometry & symmetry like myself…
Yes, these are very simple, but there's something really bold about them. The designs just command your attention and I really like that. Beutler is based in Seattle & has a background in printmaking & drawing. In her Etsy profile, she says that she really enjoys playing with line, color, & movement…which is really apparent in her graphic designs. Many of them almost seem to pop off the garment!
Oh how I really love these! Like I said, they are simple, but I just love the shapes element of them. I got rid of a lot of my graphic tees because they just weren't me anymore…I now prefer a simple design rather than words or a busy print. Beutler's stuff is just perfect…I need to have one of these in my life.
Designer of the Day…Devani
Every so often I come across a designer that may not reflect my personal style, but is one that I really admire in terms of design aesthetic. Today's designer, Devani, is one such designer. These pieces are actually very similar to the types of things I would create when I began sewing (back in middle school). They're super creative and very literal. Not to mention full of cartoon characters and lots of color…
Devani is based in NYC and focuses on custom designs. Some of these like the lip print skirt and the (believe it or not!) bubblegum dress I would actually wear!
Aren't those whimsical!? To be honest, some of these would be great for a theme party…or even for when you just want to be different. I need to get back into this part of my design self…you don't always have to create things that are conventional. Awesome work!
Designer of the Day…Sylvia Toth
So winter has definitely come to the MN. Snippy gusts of wind are starting to become more prominent and I've finally had to break out the scarves and gloves. That is why I'm am IN LOVE with the knitted pieces from Warmi – a knitted goods line by Sylvia Toth. She has a variety of traditional knitted items like scarves and sweaters, but even many of those have a twist – like a sweater with a vibrant rooster knitted on it. She also has adorable knitted headbands and this really unique pair of knitted shorts.
Toth has worked under Kenzo and Christian LaCroix, so it's obvious that she has honed and crafted her skills. She works with Colombian artisans to created the knitted pieces that dominate her collections which is not only economical but it also adds a handcrafted look to the pieces. Warmi is based in France and can be bought in retailers around Europe & Asia and online.
I love that she plays with the idea of using knits in a unique way. It isn't everyday that you see a pair of knitted shorts. It also isn't everyday that you see sweatpants and oversized sweaters that actually look presentable for everyday use. I'm really digging Warmi!
I'm sure by now you've noticed that every other day I'll either post a designer of the day or an artist of the day. From now own, the designer of the day post will be a bit more sporadic. I find it sort of difficult to find & discover new, upcoming, or lesser known designers and those are the types I want to feature as a designer of the day. On top of that, so many fashion sites are made in Flash and I don't have the time to sneakily crop screenshots of my browser in order to get photos of the designers' looks. In place of the bi-daily designer of the day posts, I will more likely be posting a designer or collection that I love. Doing it this way still allows me to feature fashion in a steady manner and it is less work on my part. When I do feature a designer of the day, it will be in more of a "spotlight" sort of way. Just one of a few changes coming to Sparkleshock 🙂
Designer of the Day…Eley Kishimoto
I am in love with the silhouettes, patterns, & colors of today's designer, Eley Kishimoto. The colors are quite vibrant, but the silhouettes are perfect for the colors because they are simple – lots of A-line dresses, frocks, A-line skirts, and fitted jackets.
Eley Kishimoto is designed by Mark Eley & Wakako Kishimoto. The label began as a surface decoration company that specialized in furnishings and wallpapers, but expanded to include fashion in the 90's. Eley Kishimoto is known for being "the Patron of Prints" for their bold, unique, and intelligent print designs.
Eley Kishimoto is based in London & Paris but pieces can be bought online and in boutiques worldwide. Not only does the label do fashion, but they also have expanded into automotive and packaging design…amongst the other realms of creative design. I love designers that are able to put their hands in many different pots so to speak…these are some great pieces of work!
Designer of the Day…Dana Ayanna Greaves
I'm really excited about today's designer – Dana Ayanna Graves of Artaya. This D.C. based designer is a jackie of all trades if you will – she illustrates, costume, and designs jewelry and apparel. I'm featuring her fashions because I love how colorful her looks are and I love that she infuses her designs with such multiethnic flair.
Artistic Aya (as she's called) has apprenticed under the Shakespeare Theater costume crafts department (which is amazing I bet…) and has had her garments worn by Erykah Badu. She combines her love for the visual arts and music to create the things she does. This month she will be opening her first pop up shop which will showcase her chic jewelry pieces and garments.
I do love when Black creatives (especially women) get the recognition they deserve. It makes me super proud to be amongst them!
Designer of the Day…Emily Rothschild
Great accessory design is a weakness of mine. Especially when it combines a unique or creative quality with some sort of well thought-out concept. The designs of Emily Rothschild are one such example. She's an industrial designer, but has created some really great accessories that run the range of rings to necklaces to bracelets. Many of these creations have a sort of purpose – either to bring awareness or to just pay homage to a part of life that isn't normally celebrated. Take fer Medical ID Jewelry for example, they're made of words like Penicillin, Type-O, and Nut Allergy to show that ones medical condition or necessity can be worn with pride…
Many of Rothchild's designs do serve some sort of purpose. The USB Locket, Storage Ring, and Magnetic Key Ring all either can serve as a wearable pill or USB container or can serve as a wearable magnet. My favorite designs of hers are the Diamond Bracelet set, which are a set of bracelets that are made of the words sapphire, diamond, or ruby. The idea is to challenge the thought of whether we value the ring or the stone more.
Rothschild's background lies in art history, fine arts, and industrial design so the fact that she seems to focus on accessory design is really cool to me. Plus I love how she really plays up the form vs function design technique. If you'd like to own a piece of this, the Pinky Wings rings (above) are available here!
Designer of the Day…Lalesso
Bold colors and beautiful graphic prints adorn the looks of today's designer – Lalesso of Cape Town. I am so in love with their collection of dresses, tops, skirts, and shoes that are so colorful and full of African flavor.
Lalesso is the work of designers Olivia Kennaway and Alice Heusseer and was started after a trip to Olivia's hometown of Kenya. After seeing the beautiful colors and fabrics of the traditional African Khenga, the ladies decided to begin a lifestyle brand that's just as socially conscious as it is fashion conscious. Lalesso is globally recgonized as a top eco and ethical clothing production company and utilizes local community members in its staff. They benefit from an above average wage and they get to use their handicraft for a great label.
These colors are just so gorgeous. I'm so glad bold patterns are going into the Fall season because every single one of these looks has inspired me to utilize some my own African fabrics (well African inspired…I don't think any of them are authentic). So very pretty and unique!
Designer of the Day…Little Ocean
I really like these light and summer-y looks by Janelle Gramling of Little Ocean. Perhaps its the fact that summer is nearly over, but I'm loving her flirty shorts and hand painted belts. The dresses, necklaces, and skirts are super cute too.
Gramling started Little Ocean about 6 years ago after a lifetime of sewing. She creates the unique looks of Little Ocean using vintage and rare fabrics and hand sews every piece to impeccable quality and fit. These looks are just perfect to me for having that one piece that is soft and dainty…love it (and her blog too!)
Designer of the Day…Marimekko
I should probably start calling these posts something different because I'm noticing that many designers I've featured are more so labels than actualy designers…today's feature "designer" is a good example of this – Marimekko because this label isn't so much its own entity as it is a label that works with designers. I suppose that doesn't matter so much because designers that work with Marimekko do have a certain aesthetic – one that is all about pattern and silhouette – 2 design concepts I love. Check out these looks from the Autumn/Winter 2010 collection…
I've written about Marimekko's designer collaborations before but this time, I wanted to focus on the other collabos this print design studio does. The above looks are by a variety of designers including Chary Westburg and Mika Piirainin and definitely showcases what Marimekko is about – prints. This Finland based company also has an outstanding collection of interior design prints and other wares.
Marimekko has got to have something for everyone – men, women, kids, kitchenwear, bed linens, towels, fabrics…the list goes on and on. Their aesthetic also reminds me of Ikea – which I love just as much!
Designer of the Day…Complex Geometries
Complex Geometries is one of those great sculptural labels that has looks that are more art than garments. Complex Geometries is the brainchild of Clayton Evans, a Canadian that studies architecture in school. Obviously, this is very reflected in the intricate draping and silhouettes that make up the garments of Complex Geometries.
If you notice, the looks if Complex Geometries can be worn in many different ways – it's like getting 8 dresses for the price of 1! many of the looks are monochromatic which in turn allows the shape of the looks to be better seen.
These are some great, versatile looks…again, the sculptural quality is just so amazing to me! Love this label!


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January 26, 2012
Pretty Polished
Labels: Essie, Nailpolish, spring polish
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I am obsessed with Navigate Her... I pretty much need every color. I have Tart Deco too and loooove that one :) Brightens up the winter for sure!ReplyDelete
xoxo, Ally
Nice colors! Are those YOUR fingers?ReplyDelete
Tart Deco is one of my faves too, Ally! And yes, those are my fingers :)ReplyDelete
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Residence at time of arrest: 1 Beki Seytakova St., Ashgabat, Turkmenistan[1]
Position when arrested: Chief Engineer of the Research Institute Turkmensuvdesga (Turkmenistan water management design organization)
Date of arrest: He was arrested in December 2002. The video of his forced "confession" was shown on TV on December 18, 2002.[2]
Charges: Participation in the alleged assassination attempt on President Niyazov. He was convicted in January 2003 of violating Art.14-101, part 2, paragraph "a", "b", "f", "g", "h", "i", "l", 129, part 3, 169 Part 1 and 2, 174 Part 2, Part 1 176 214 Part 2, Part 1 of 218, 2.3, 231 Part 4, paragraph "a", "b", p 235 Part 2. "a", "b", 254 part 4, paragraph "a", "b", 271, part 3, part 2, 273, 275, Part 1, Part 3 287 of the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan.[3]
Sentence: He was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment: 5 years in prison, and the rest in a penal colony with confiscation of property followed by living in a prescribed place for 5 years and the prohibition against holding substantive and responsible management positions for 3 years.[4]
Biography: He was the chief engineer of the Research Institute Turkmensuvdesga in Ashgabat, and an expert on water resource management in Turkmenistan. He is the elder brother of Amangeldy Khatamov, and a close friend of Guvanch Djumaev.
He participated in a number of international conferences, projects and events, including a USAID/McGill University organized conference on "Improving the management of natural resources in Central Asia,"[5] and a GEF funded project on "Management of water resources and the environment in the Aral Sea Basin."[6]
Khatamov holds at least three patents, including: 'Methodology of excavation during construction of the excavation profile and device for its implementation.'[7] He also has a number of publications including a report, "Reusing water in Turkmenistan."[8]
Relatives arrested/harassed/detained:
- Khatamov, Amangeldy Akhmedovich, younger brother of Annamurad Khatamov. Lived in Ashgabat. He was convicted in January 2003, and sentenced to 25 years imprisonment: 5 years in prison, the rest in a penal colony; followed by living in a prescribed place for 5 years. (See p. 46)
- Garayev, Atamyrat Nurmuradovich, acquaintance of Amangeldy Khatamov, from Ashgabat. He was convicted in January 2003 and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment; 3 years in prison, and the rest in a penal colony, followed by living in a prescribed place for 5 years. (See p. 45)
Current situation: Unknown
[1] List of Participants Central Asia Natural Resources Management Project, United States Agency for International Development (nrmp/usaid). http://uz.denemetr.com/docs/312/index-971-1.html. Accessed on 15 April 2014.
[2] Decaux, Emmanuel. "OSCE Rapporteur's Report on Turkmenistan." OSCE, 12.3.2003. http://www.osce.org/odihr/18372
[3] Memorial. "Vragi naroda (Tyrkmenskogo) na stranitsah Ashgabatskovo Ejedelnika 'Adolat'" Translation." 04.02.2003. Accessed on 10 January 2014.
[4] Ibid.
[5] Spisok uchastnikov Proyekt sovershenstvovaniye upravleniyem prirodnymi resursami v Tsentral'noy Azii, Amerikanskoye agentstvo mezhdunarodnogo razvitiya (nrmp/usaid), Universitet MakGill, http://uz.denemetr.com/docs/312/index-970-1.html. Accessed on 13 January 2014.
[6] Upravleniye vodnymi resursami i okruzhayushchey sredoy v basseyne Aral'skogo morya. http://www.ecoportalca.kz/439-2/1-6/1-10. Accessed on 13 January 2014.
[7] Sposob razrabotki grunta pri stroitel'stve profil'noy vyyemki i ustroystvo dlya yego osushchestvleniya http://www.findpatent.ru/patent/180/1809066.html. Accessed on 13 January 2014.
[8] CA-Water Info. "Natsional'naya vodokhozyaystvennaya politika Turkmenistana." http://www.cawater-info.net/bk/iwrm/0614.htm. Accessed on 13 January 2014.


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I was so excited about this patriotic tank.
I found this "America, 50 states of Awesome" tank [left] at Old Navy on sale for $10.00
I saved it for fourth of July but honestly, I would wear it on any causal day of the week.
I love America!
I paired with my jean button down, skinny jeans and red Keds.
Happy late 4rth everybody, God Bless!
America the Beautiful
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Really Dale? You miss the public intervenor?
Perhaps Senator Schultz should spend less time gazing into the mirror and more time thinking about what he's going to say.
Politics shaken, not stirred
Perhaps Senator Schultz should spend less time gazing into the mirror and more time thinking about what he's going to say.
Update: Liebenthal, bite me.
Posted by James Wigderson on Monday, March 5, 2012 at 9:56 pm
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I say we trade Dale Schultz to the Democrats in return for a box of paper clips.
They'd never pay that much! Hubris and Karma, they gonna getcha, Dale.
Keep it up guys. Don't you realize that it's Republicans like Schultz and Snowe that keep the State Senate Republican and the US Senate less Democrat, respectively? It just seems plain stupid to push these folks away, particularily when a bonifide Democrat would be in their place given who they represent.
James Wigderson Reply:
March 6th, 2012 at 5:46 pm
Really? I wasn't aware that Schultz represented Madison and Milwaukee.
ProgressiveConservative Reply:
March 6th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
When Schultz retires his district will send a Dem to succeed him. The GOP needs a big tent, just like Reagan always used to say. Reagan would likely throw-up, to paraphrase Santorum, if he saw today's GOP. Reagan knew when to comprimise – which yes, applies to Schultz in this instance, but to the GOP as a whole on most other matters. Walker could've avoided this recall debacle with a little bit of compromise back in Feb 2011. In fact wasn't it Schultz who proposed a sunset provision for the collective bargaining provisions?
James Wigderson Reply:
March 6th, 2012 at 6:08 pm
Really? You're going to compare Dale Schultz to Ronald Reagan. Are you out of your mind?
BTW, "When Schultz retires his district will send a Dem to succeed him." It looks like his district is sending one now.
Of course I wasn't comparing Schultz to Reagan. I was citing Reagan to make a point on the importance of a big tent. This whole comparison to Reagan business is getting a little out of hand. For example, I'm sure you've seen those allussions applied to Walker (made by Margaret Farrow among others). However, unlike Walker, Reagan only went after the unions after he was provoked by an illegal strike. Same applies to Thatcher. Apologies for the history lesson.
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APMAS Project Activities List From July 2010 to December 2013 is avaialble here : APMAS Activities List
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London-based Alyss has been super busy of late, collaboratively featuring on tracks with MONO/POLY, Conducta and more… but that's not all.
Her own music has been winning us over track-by-track as well, her electronic, tribal-soul sound bringing something truly unique to the table.
Her Dad is a full-time violinist for the Royal Opera House and a composer too, so it's instantly clear where Alyss gets some of her musical talents from. "He would teach my sister and I violin when we were growing up – most of my family are musical, arty or creative in some way so it was the only way I really learned how to express myself" she explains.
It wasn't until she was 14 however, that she began singing, "I got bored of playing classical music and needed somewhere to channel my emo teen heartache. Someone showed me how to record my vocals using a program called Cool Edit. I'd get song instrumentals off Limewire like Justin Timberlake and Linkin' Park, record my own top lines to them using a little mic and upload to MySpace" she reveals.
She played her first hometown gig at The Great Escape festival back in May – an impressive feat – and her single 'Pyramid' is as close to flawless as you can get. Written about a vision she'd kept having of being in a futuristic Egyptian type place, "around the time I had been meditating a lot" she comments, explaining "I had the synth up that I was using for another track when Raf Riley happened to come in the studio and spontaneously jammed out the melody, when he left I built the rest of the track around it and just recorded the vocals that came straight in to my head."
"I work really closely with a friend and visual artist called LB. I also create my own art under the name India Moon (indiamoonart.com), so it's very much a collaborative effort when we come together. I'll have the concept in my mind or drawn out and LB makes it a reality. She is an incredible talent."
The impressive accomplishments don't end there though, as electronic wonder MJ Cole selected her as one of the five acts to watch for 2017. She's also collaborated with Cole on track 'Undo': "it was MJ Cole, Two Inch Punch and myself at MJ's studio. He created such a safe creative place with all of us doing our thing, sharing ideas and enjoying each other's company" Alyss tells us.
When it comes to influences and inspirations Alyss finds it in spirituality and the study of metaphysical subjects. "I use music as a way to channel everything I'm learning about through books, talks, interviews etc which in turn helps to make sense of whatever difficulty I'm going through at the time" she explains.
"The world is dangerously saturated with so much shallow and surface bull, I feel strongly that it's our responsibility, as artists, to create the opposite."
It's refreshing to see an artist take on such a unique way to creating music and art, she's also looking at learning to DJ, Alyss is a multi-talented individual that's throwing a multitude of creativity at us, how lucky are we?! Listen to the new collaboration with MONO/POLY below.


text: Trustees Guarantee Local Access to Students 3/16/2000 Page Image Image Caption Page ContentA Summary of the March 14-15, 2000 Board of Trustees Meeting The Trustees voted to adopt enrollment management principles to respond to access challenges caused by Tidal Wave II. Spearheaded by Chair of the Trustees\' Educational Policy Committee Denny Campbell, the principles will be effective for students seeking admission in fall 2001. "This is the most important decision the board will make in the next five to ten years," said CSU Chancellor Charles B. Reed. Tidal Wave II refers to the anticipated 130,000 new students expected to enter the CSU over the next ten years. The CSU has already grown by more than 40,000 students over the past five years. That has caused several campuses to approach the point at which their physical capacity may limit the number of eligible students admitted. By law the CSU provides access to the top third of recent California high school graduates. When a program or campus receives more eligible applicants than can be enrolled it is considered to be "impacted" and can manage enrollment through supplementary admission criteria. Foremost among the new CSU enrollment management principles is guaranteed access to a local campus for all eligible local students. The eligibility of such students would be based on established CSU system criteria rather than higher supplementary criteria used for impacted programs. Local students are defined as those from high schools and community colleges that have been traditionally served by a CSU campus in that region. Where overlap between CSU campuses exists, campus presidents will work together to determine an appropriate course of action to ensure access to all eligible students. "Presidents will work among themselves on what traditional service areas are," said Trustee Campbell. "This is not a change in Title V. It\'s just to get everyone on the same page." The principles have been discussed since November when the Trustees appointed an enrollment management work group to evaluate the CSU\'s enrollment policy. That group, led by Donald Gerth, president of CSU Sacramento, included four other presidents, the chair of the Statewide Academic Senate, a second faculty representative, a provost, a campus enrollment management representative and a student. Echoing Executive Vice Chancellor David Spence, President Gerth said, "The CSU has the best combination of quality and access anywhere in the country." The group received input from faculty, campus presidents, parents, students, public school and community college leaders and the private sector. Early in the discussions the group agreed that campuses need to make every effort to avoid campus impaction by exhausting enrollment capacity. The campuses first must use such approaches as flexible scheduling and year-round operations, increased use of existing off-campus centers, establishment of new off-campus centers, distance learning and technology, and, finally, program impaction before campus impaction. "We need to expand program capacity. This will get us to year-round operations sooner rather than later. It\'s already happening in some high demand programs such as teacher education and nursing," said Reed. The principles also reaffirm the state\'s Master Plan for Higher Education which accords admission priority first to California community college transfers and second to first-time freshmen. State residents receive the highest priority in all admissions categories. Trustees Approve Community Service Resolution The Trustees approved a resolution on community service at the CSU in response to Governor Gray Davis\' call in July for California higher education to develop a community service requirement for graduation. Since then the CSU Statewide Academic Senate, campus faculty senates, students, community partners, service-learning coordinators and the CSU advisory group on community service have met to discuss strengthening community service and building on initiatives that have been in place for decades. The results of those discussions were presented to the Board. The Trustee resolution requires that each campus president ensure that all students have the opportunity to participate in community service and service learning deemed appropriate by the faculty; that the Trustees endorse campus efforts to make service an expectation, condition or requirement for the undergraduate education experience; and that the chancellor report to the Trustees annually on CSU\'s increasing efforts to provide those opportunities to all students. The 1999 Student Needs and Priorities Survey (SNAPS) showed how widespread community service is at the CSU. Over 135,000 students volunteer 33.6 million hours annually. That\'s a minimum wage value of about $193.2 million. In recent years, the CSU has dramatically increased its efforts to expand opportunities for all students to participate in service learning, which links academic courses to community service activities. Currently, all 22 campuses support service learning, and have a designee appointed to lead these initiatives. For the complete news release on service learning at the CSU see the CSU news website at calstate.edu/tier2/News.shtml. Need For Remedial Education Drops For First Time Ever The percentage of CSU freshmen needing remedial education has decreased for the first time since the CSU began tracking it. Forty-eight percent of freshmen entering the CSU in the fall of 1999 needed remediation in math, a six percent decrease from the fall of 1998 and the lowest figure in five years. Forty-six percent needed remediation in English, a one percent decrease from the previous year. "We all hope this means we\'ve turned the corner," said David Spence, executive vice chancellor and chief academic officer. "The math improvement is more impressive because the CSU has the highest math placement standard of any state, by far." In 1996 the Trustees adopted a policy designed to reduce the need for remediation at the college level and called for annual reports on the progress of the policy. Last year, the number leveled off for the first time with 47 percent of freshmen needing remediation in English and 54 needing remediation in math. The Trustee goal is to reduce the figure to 10 percent by 2007. "When we started this not everyone was on board, but as time went by people came along. I want to thank the presidents for their work, but we still have a way to go," said Trustee Ralph Pesqueira, who spearheaded this initiative. He also thanked CSU students for volunteering to assist other students who need remediation and cited the distribution of 80,000 posters to high and middle schools to drive home what students need to do to prepare for the CSU. "The CSU has gotten the message out that we\'re serious, and it\'s important." Since the policy was adopted, the CSU has implemented many initiatives designed to reduce the need for remedial education. The CSU credits the improvement to these initiatives, which include: Offering more summer remedial education programs. Providing early assessment after university admission and before enrollment to help ensure that those who need remedial education receive it during their first term of enrollment. Strengthening teacher preparation. Setting clear standards and assessing performance to ensure students meet high school graduation and university admission requirements. Communicating university competence standards and expectations to students, parents and schools. Informing high schools and community colleges about student performance after the first year of attendance at the CSU so they can evaluate their success. The report to the Trustees also summarized special services that have been established to serve freshmen. Many of these are offered systemwide, and some are unique to specific campuses. The result of some of these programs were available in November when it was announced that 79 percent of 1998 freshmen got the remedial assistance they needed prior to their sophomore year. "Ican\'t overstate how important this issue is to the board and the state. Everybody in the CSU deserves credit. The ship is turning around and heading out to sea under its own power," said Chancellor Reed. "The students took it seriously, and the presidents stepped up, but it\'s not good enough. Next year we have to do better." For the complete news release on reducing the need for remedial education at the CSU see the CSU news website at calstate.edu/tier2/News.shtml. Trustees Revise Fee Policy The Trustees approved a revised student fee policy to eliminate a one-third financial aid requirement associated with new campus-based mandatory fees. In an effort to ensure access to qualified students during a time of diminishing resources in the early 1990s, the Trustees in 1993 passed a policy requiring that one-third of any increase in the State University Fee be allocated for financial aid. In 1996, the policy was extended to include campus-based mandatory fees. This requirement has sometimes hindered the development of student-based programs funded from student body association fees. For example, if the cost of a new campus program or project would require a $100 fee, the proposed fee would need to be raised to $150 to cover the cost of the financial aid requirement. The higher amount has at times made it more difficult to fund the creation of new student programs or projects. The proposed resolution would eliminate the financial aid requirement for campus based fees but retain it for the State University Fee. In addition, the resolution will modify some fee categories and definitions to make them more clear, and require each campus to develop an individual fee referenda process before adjusting a campus-based fee. Revisions in fee policy were the result of extensive consultation with the California State Student Association and campus presidents over the past several years. The CSSA strongly supported the resolution at the Trustees meeting. "This was a nine-month process on the part of the students," said CSSA chair Stephanie Rahlfs. "This is definitely in the best interest of the students. We\'re one hundred percent behind it." Chair Hauck Discusses Progress on Priorities Chair William Hauck discussed the progress made on CSU priorities during the last two years as Chancellor Reed begins his third year at the CSU. When Reed assumed leadership of the CSU in March 1998, he and the Trustees agreed on several CSU priorities, including increasing resources, ensuring access for students, improving teacher preparation, reducing the need for remedial education, increasing accountability and partnering with the K-12 system. "It\'s important to identify a few critical priorities and focus efforts in those areas. Under Chancellor Reed\'s leadership, the CSU Board of Trustees has done that, and we are on target," said Hauck. "The CSU is in very good shape, and it has been a team effort among Trustees, presidents, the chancellor, and our faculty, staff and students. We have made significant progress and will continue to do so in this new decade. "We have worked together to ensure student access to a high quality education at a time when the CSU enrollment is growing tremendously. CSU resources have increased through stronger budgets. A significant part of those funds over the past two years has been the $113 million the CSU has used to reduce the faculty salary gap from 11.2 to 8.9 percent. Finally, we have developed relationships with the Governor\'s Office and the legislature, and we continue to tell the CSU story effectively. That is paying dividends for our students, faculty and staff," Hauck concluded. For the complete news release and detailed list of progress made in these areas see the CSU news website at calstate.edu/tier2/News.shtml. In Other Action The Trustees Approved: Nonsubstantive changes to the Trustees rules of procedures to bring them current with the law and practice of the Board. Amending the 1999/00 Capital Outlay Program, Nonstate Funded, to include the following two projects at CSU Northridge: the Alumni Center at Sierra Hall Complex at a cost of $6.5 million and the Western Center for Adaptive Aquatics at a cost of $2.4 million. The categories and criteria to be used for the 2001/02 state funded capital outlay program. The categories and criteria remain unchanged from 2000/01 and have been reviewed by campus administrative staff. The sale and issuance of Cal Poly Pomona\'s Student Union Revenue Bonds, Series C, in an amount not to exceed $21.1 million for a university union improvement phase II project. The schematic plans for the following projects: the Science Academic Center at CSU Monterey Bay, the Chemistry/Geology/Business Administration/Math Renovation at San Diego State, and the Field House/Student Union Offices at CSU San Marcos. The adoption of the 1999/00 Legislative Report No. 8. A resolution on academic planning and review of the development of programs and existing programs at several campuses. The election of Martha Fallgatter (chair), William Campbell, Bob Foster, Dee Dee Myers and Anthony Vitti to the Committee on Committees for 2000/01. A resolution honoring speaker of the California State Assembly Antonio Villaraigosa. The Trustees Heard: Litigation Report No. 11. The proposed schedule of meetings of the Board of Trustees for 2000/01. A status report on the 2000/01 State Funded Capital Outlay Program. A status report on current and follow-up Internal Audit Asignments. Reports from the CSU Alumni Council, California State Student Association, and California Postsecondary Education Commission. A status report on the 2000/01 support budget including a summary of a Legislative Analyst\'s Office report. An introduction of new student Trustee Neel "Bubba" Murarka. A recognition of recently reappointed Faculty Trustee Harold Goldwhite. March 17, 2000 Want to Learn More? Please contact: Public Affairs Department (562) 951-4800 Yes


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Amsterdam City Breaks
Amsterdam city breaks are some of our most popular travel packages, steeped in tradition combined with a quirky, creatively open-minded culture that epitomises this unique city. Amsterdam's history can be seen throughout the town, from street corners to local bakeries, visitors can see glimpses into the past. The gothic architecture is embodied in the Old Church, Oude Kerk, which is also the oldest wooden building in the city, built in 1425.
In the summertime, Amsterdam is the place to be for festival lovers, with events such as the Holland Festival, the Roots Music Festival and the colourful Gay Pride parade. There is also live music playing along the 17th-century canals which, in July 2010, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Although home to Europe's most famous red light district, Amsterdam has much more to offer visitors. Museums and art galleries line the city's streets - the majority located at Museum Square. The Van Gough museum exhibits many of the artist's best-known works (such as the sunflowers) in a historic open setting, allowing visitors to browse the extensive collection of paintings and exhibitions. The Rijksmuseum displays pieces from Rembrandt and that of his pupils, making Amsterdam the perfect destination for any art lover.
A visit to Amsterdam is not complete without experiencing the shopping in this city. The more upscale shops are found in and around the Vondelpark. The Vondelpark is Amsterdam's most popular park, a hive of activity and culture, and a place where visitors flock to for various live summer events and activities. Kalverstraat, in the centre, is the most popular high street, especially with those looking for a cosmopolitan Amsterdam city break. To combine shopping with sightseeing, visit the shops that line the canals within the Grachtengordel. Amsterdam is also host to many open-air markets like the Albert Cuypmarkt, for example.
For a more in-depth look at the city, check out our definitive guide to an Amsterdam city break.
Things to see and do
Amsterdam has plenty to offer including the wonderful 17th-century city centre and the canals, which give the city the famous face it portrays to the world. There are a large number of art museums, brown cafes and squares which are very popular with tourists. Among the more notorious highlights are the coffee shops and the Red Light District.
As the day draws to a close Amsterdam comes to life, especially on the mild spring and summer days. While all cinemas and theatres are busy, city clubs, cafes and restaurants are filled with a friendly crowd. Amsterdam's famous Red Light District, an old quarter of town near the big church called Oudekerk (Old Church), not far from the Dam square, is invaded by groups of tourists. This is also an area of many nightclubs, small restaurants and cafes. A big city square, Leidseplein with its theatres, cinemas, cafes, nearby casino and clubs is also a very busy place at night. Another permanently crowded square is Rembrandtplein, with its clubs and nearby cinemas. Finally, the old quarter of Jordan is home to popular cafes and restaurants.
Amsterdam Dinner Cruise:
Combine a cruise through the illuminated canals with a sumptuous 4-course dinner, complete with fresh cut French bread. You will be greeted with a welcoming drink and dinner will be rounded off in style as you enjoy a petit grand dessert, with tea or coffee. Prices start at £69pp.
Volendam, Marken & Windmills:
Get inspired by traditional Dutch culture during a visit to the countryside. Visit the fishing villages of Volendam and Marken and take a tour through the world famous windmill museum, Zaanse Schans. As well as viewing a fine collection of different windmills, you will have a chance to dive into traditional Dutch atmosphere surrounded by old-fashioned houses, shops and warehouses. On the island of Marken, you will have the opportunity to visit the local wooden shoemaker and discover how the Dutch make those famous wooden shoes known as Klompen (clogs). In lively Volendam, you can visit a cheese factory and the Volendam Museum, or stroll on the famous dyke along the harbour. Round off your tour with a nourishing lunch in one of Volendam's excellent fishing restaurants. Tour prices start at £50pp.
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The Bridge of 15 Bridges is a canal crossing from which 14 other arches can be seen in a number of different directions. You'll find it where the Reguliersgracht meets Herengracht and it's especially pretty at night.
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Amsterdam City Break
Known for its love of a party, the fact that Amsterdam is just a short hop from the UK makes it perfect for a weekend city break. You won't have to wait until the sun goes down for this European capital to come alive, though, as museums, parks, markets, vintage shops and romantic strolls offer plenty to do whilst the sun is shining.
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- Flight time from London: 1 hour 5 min
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Amsterdam American Hotel-Hampshire Eden 4*
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Perfectly located for a visit to the city's museums.
In Amsterdam, you'll find everything from international fashion labels, books, arts and antiques, to local specialities, such as tulip bulbs, cumin cheese and stoneware bottles of jenever (Dutch gin).
There is an interesting flea market around the City Hall and Opera. The busy, cosmopolitan food and clothes market is in Albert Cuypstraat and the colourful floating flower market, Bloemenmarkt, on the Singel is not to be missed. On Saturdays, you'll find the organic food boerenmarkt (farmers market) and the vogelmarkt (bird market) in Noordermarkt.
Shopping centres
The Dam Square offers Bijenkorf, the premier department store in Amsterdam. It sells a good range of clothing, accessories, cosmetics and household items. There's also Magna Plaza, an exclusive shopping centre in a fairy-tale, neo-gothic building.
The luxurious shopping centre De Kalvertoren and the upscale The Maison de Bonneterie (the Harrods of Amsterdam) are both located on Kalverstraat. There you can find top quality men's and women's clothing and fine household goods.
d'Vijff Vlieghen
d'Vijff Vlieghen (The Five Flies) is popular with both tourists and locals. Set in a series of period rooms and spread over five ancient, rambling, 17th-century canal houses, the dark wooden panelling, crisp white linens and antique furnishings of the interiors create a formal yet intimate setting. Typically experimental dishes include spring onion soup laced with berry-flavoured Dutch gin or red perch with sauerkraut, with tangy plum compote for dessert.
This bar/restaurant/club complex is a breath of fresh air on touristy Rembrandtplein. The bouncers and dark facade are a bit off-putting, but it is worth the effort of getting inside to enjoy a funky, visually impressive space. The menu covers three different types of cuisine (Asian, Continental and Mediterranean) and carries each off impressively well.
This restaurant fully deserves its Michelin star for the blending of French style and East Asian influences to great effect. The result is exotic flavour combinations, such as cod and merguez sausage, with preserved Cevennes onions in a reduction of red wine and vinegar. The culinary creations are served with flair in a chic, contemporary canal-side restaurant. Reservations are essential and it is only open for dinner.


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