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Our Spring quarter Opera Theater Production will be The Little Prince, by Rachel Portman. This production utilizes cutting edge projections integrated into the set design.
Visual artist Matt Kish will draw virtual sets in real time to be projected live on the stage throughout the performance.
Artistic and Stage Director Brian Staufenbiel
Conducted by Nicole Paiement
Featuring the UCSC Orchestra & singers from UCSC Opera Theater
Place: Recital Hall, UCSC Music Center
Date: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, May 28-30th. Sunday May 31st
Times: May 28-30th @ 7:30PM, May 31st @ 3PM

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Reflections on the Farewell Discourses in John 16
John 16:6—22
Third part of Farewell Discourses. Reminder of hostile world has particular relevance to what many Christians face today:
The time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God. 3 They will do such things because they have not known the Father or me. 4 I have told you this, so that when their time comes you will remember that I warned you about them. I did not tell you this from the beginning because I was with you, 5 but now I am going to him who sent me.
The disciples are warned against the world's hatred, but are promised joys to come. There will be grief when Jesus goes away and is with them no longer, but this grief will turn to joy with the arrival of the Advocate—the Holy Spirit.
The main purpose of what Jesus says is to console the disciples post-Easter. The Comforter will come, who will accuse the world of wrongdoing, but act as the Disciples' guide, when Jesus is no longer with them. For 'them' read 'us.'
Now we are introduced to the Trinity, in a strong bond of relationship between Father, Son and Spirit of truth. The Spirit gives life.
What are these two time periods all about?
'In a little while you will see me no more, and then after a little while you will see me.'
One is before his death. The other after. These are stressed by the use of rhetorical repetitions. Jesus knows what the disciples are discussing, and understands their confusion. 'Verily' or 'Very truly' (NRSV) marks a solemn introduction.
First, there will be a period of sorrow for the disciples, but rejoicing for the world. Second, the two are reversed, when the disciples' pain is turned into permanent joy.
The period of a woman's labour is used in the gospels as an image of the end of time, eschatological affliction, before we enter the joy in the Kingdom of Heaven. The time when the lost sheep allows itself to be found, which precedes a great feast.
Jesus' prophecy will later prove a consolation to those who abandoned him. The farewell discourses end as Jesus assures the disciples of his peace, despite all the persecutions they will encounter. Their consolation, like ours, is their master's victory over the forces of this world. That is the same consolation for all those Christians who are suffering today in various parts of the world for practising their faith.


text: Paremata Barracks Ruins Pascoe Avenue, Ngatitoa Domain, Porirua Paremata Barracks Ruins, Ngatitoa Domain, Porirua. CC Licence 3.0. Image courtesy of commons.wikimedia.org. Copyright: Rudolph89 - Wikimedia Commons. Taken By: Rudolph89 . Date: 18/07/2012. Paremata Barracks Ruins, Ngatitoa Domain, Porirua. Copyright: Heritage New Zealand. Taken By: Helen McCracken. Date: 25/01/2002. Paremata Barracks Ruins, Ngatitoa Domain, Porirua. Copyright: Heritage New Zealand. Taken By: Helen McCracken. Date: 25/01/2002. List Entry Information List Entry Status Listed List Entry Type Historic Place Category 2 Public Access Able to Visit List Number 1329 Date Entered 23rd June 1983 Locationopen/close Extent of List Entry Extent of registration is part of the land described as Pt Sec 337 Porirua District (CT WN464/101; NZ Gazette 1994 p. 1977), Wellington Land District and the structure known as Paremata Barracks Ruins thereon, marked as Area A on SO 451405. City/District Council Porirua City Region Wellington Region Legal description Pt Sec 337 Porirua District (CT WN464/101; NZ Gazette 1994 p. 1977) ,Wellington Land District Summaryopen/close The Paremata Barracks was once part of a large fortification established in 1846 to house Imperial troops. The fortification was built as part of Governor George Grey's campaign to quell remaining Maori resistance to New Zealand Company immigrants taking up lands in the Wellington area. It is one of only a few structures remaining in the Wellington region dating to Imperial military activities of the 1840s.In 1839 the New Zealand Company undertook to acquire large areas of land in the lower North Island and top of the South Island, including Porirua. Although a number of leading chiefs signed these deeds many, such as the two Ngati Toa leaders Te Rauparaha and Te Rangihaeata, were unaware of their intent or consequence. Others were unaware that their land had been included in such deeds. In 1840 the newly formed Colonial Government promised that all claims to land acquired before the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, including those of the New Zealand Company, would be investigated. In Wellington, the Land Claims Commissioner, William Spain, took several years to carry out his investigations. In the meantime surveyors, disregarding protests from Maori, marked out new boundaries for settlement, and members of the increasing settler population were permitted to 'squat' on disputed lands. In Porirua, Te Rangihaeatea threw settlers of the land he believed they were not entitled to, and disrupted the construction of the Porirua Road. At Wairau, in 1843, New Zealand Company surveyors came into conflict with Ngati Toa, with disastrous results.Although the investigations eventually found that many of the New Zealand Company claims to land were invalid, Spain could do little more than offer compensation to Maori and ask that they leave their land. Angry at the outcome, a number of Maori, particularly in the Hutt Valley, continued to cultivate their lands, and eventually came into conflict with local settlers. Their actions were supported by Te Rangihaeatea. Settlers, fearing attack, formed militia and constructed fortifications, and were later joined by imperial troops. The situation was brought to a head in 1846 when the newly appointed Governor, George Grey, arrived in Wellington armed with fresh troops and money. Grey embarked on a new strategy, part of which was the construction of a barracks at Paremata.Located at the head of the Porirua Harbour, the site of the proposed barracks occupied a strategic position, cutting off a route of escape from the Hutt Valley, while at the same time defend the 'back' entry into Wellington from Porirua Harbour. In April 1846 Grey sent troops to occupy the site ahead of its construction. The new barracks were designed by T. H. Fitzgerald, a surveyor who had also been responsible for the design of Fort Richmond, in the Hutt Valley. The largely double-storey stone structure was built by James Wilson. Construction was slow, hindered by a lack of labour and tools. Shells from the nearby beach were used to provide the lime for the mortar. Unfortunately it appears that the process by which the mortar was made was hurried and provided an imperfect result with predictably detrimental consequences.By the time the barracks were completed in August 1847, the fighting in the Hutt Valley and surrounding areas had all but ended. However troops from the 65th remained at stationed at the barracks. In October 1848 a series of earthquakes damaged the structure to the extent that the building had to be abandoned, except for use as a powder magazine. In 1851 troops left the area and in June 1852 the Ordnance Department officially handed over to the civilian authorities. In January 1855 another series of earthquakes further damaged the building. The area was eventually turned into farmland, and the barracks became used for farm buildings. By the 1950s the barracks were all but a ruin. To help protect the site, the National Historic Places Trust built a fence around the building. This fence was removed in 1980. By 1983, as a result of further vandalism, the Ministry of Works and the Historic Places Trust undertook to stabilise the site. The Porirua City Council now manages the ruins as part of a recreation reserve.Although today reduced to little more than foundations, Paremata Barracks is an important, discernible link with the earliest years of organised Pakeha settlement in Wellington, and its somewhat turbulent relationship with local Maori. The remains are also an important archaeological site and offer the potential to investigate human activity in the area in the 1840s and earlier. They are also the only remains of a series of fortifications constructed in the 1840s for occupation by Imperial troops. Linksopen/close Current use Commemoration - Memorial - New Zealand Wars Themes War Memorial Additional informationopen/close Construction Dates Original Construction1847 - Other1855 - Destroyed by an earthquake Other1855 - Upper-storey destroyed in earthquake Modification1880 - 1890Converted into farm building; roofed with corrugated iron; lean-to's attached Other - vandalism Other1959 - 1960Rescue excavations Other1960 - Fence installed Other1983 - Site stabilised by NZHPT and MOWD Public NZAA Number R26/254 Completion Date22nd November 2001 Report Written ByHelen McCracken Information Sources Dictionary of New Zealand Biography Dictionary of New Zealand Biography A. Ballara, 'Te Rangihaetea', in W. Oliver, (ed.), vol.1, Wellington, 1990 McClean, 1996 R. McClean, 'Power / Knowledge and Space; the creation and alienation of the 'Reserve' at Porirua', Mphil, Massey University, 1996 McLean, 2000 G. McLean, Wellington; The First Years of European Settlement, 1840-1850, Auckland, 2000 New Zealand Historic Places Trust (NZHPT) New Zealand Historic Places Trust R.I.M. Burnett, 'The Paramata Barracks', National Historic Places Trust New Zealand, Bulletin No.4, 1963 New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA) New Zealand Archaeological Association E. Sinclair, 'Interim Report on the Salvage Operations at Paremata - (N160/50)', in New Zealand Archaeological Association, 1977, pp.152-165 Other InformationA referenced copy of this report, and a timeline of events, is available from the Central Region of the New Zealand Historic Places Trust.Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.


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(CVS, Chorionic Villus Biopsy)
Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a prenatal test that involves taking a sample of tissue from the placenta to test for chromosomal abnormalities and certain other genetic problems. The placenta is a structure in the uterus that provides blood and nutrients from the mother to the fetus.
The chorionic villi are tiny projections of placental tissue that look like fingers and contain the same genetic material as the fetus. Testing may be available for other genetic defects and disorders depending on the family history and availability of lab testing at the time of the procedure.
CVS is usually done between the 10th and 12th weeks of pregnancy. Unlike amniocentesis (another type of prenatal test), CVS does not provide information on neural tube defects, myelomeningocele (formerly referred to as spina bifida). For this reason, women who undergo CVS also need a follow-up blood test between 16 to 18 weeks of their pregnancy to screen for neural tube defects.
There are 2 types of CVS procedures:
Transcervical. In this procedure, a catheter is inserted through the cervix into the placenta to obtain the tissue sample.
Transabdominal. In this procedure, a needle is inserted through the belly and uterus into the placenta to obtain the tissue sample.
Another related procedure that may be used to diagnose genetic and chromosomal defects is amniocentesis.
Amniotic sac. This is a thin-walled sac that surrounds the fetus during pregnancy. The sac is filled with amniotic fluid (liquid made by the fetus) and the amnion (the membrane that covers the fetal side of the placenta). This protects the fetus from injury and helps to regulate the temperature of the fetus.
Anus. This is the opening at the end of the anal canal.
Cervix. This is the lower part of the uterus that projects into the vagina. Made up of mostly fibrous tissue and muscle, the cervix is circular in shape.
Fetus. This is a term used to describe an unborn baby from the eighth week after fertilization until birth.
Placenta. This is an organ, shaped like a flat cake, that only grows during pregnancy and provides a metabolic interchange between the fetus and mother. (The placenta allows the fetus to take in oxygen, food, and other substances and eliminates carbon dioxide and other wastes.)
Umbilical cord. This is a rope-like cord connecting the fetus to the placenta. The umbilical cord contains 2 arteries and a vein. They carry oxygen and nutrients to the fetus and waste products away from the fetus.
Uterine wall. This is the wall of the uterus.
Uterus (also called the womb). This is a hollow, pear-shaped organ located in a woman's lower belly, between the bladder and the rectum. It sheds its lining each month during menstruation and in which a fertilized egg (ovum) becomes implanted and the fetus develops.
Vagina. This is part of the female genitals sits behind the bladder and in front of the rectum. It forms a canal extending from the uterus to the vulva.
Chorionic villus sampling may be used for genetic and chromosome testing in the first trimester of pregnancy. Reasons that a woman might elect to undergo CVS include:
A previous child with, or family history of, a genetic disease, chromosomal abnormalities, or metabolic disorder
Maternal age over 35 years by the pregnancy due date
Risk of a sex-linked genetic disease
Previous ultrasound with questionable or abnormal findings
Abnormal cell-free DNA test
There may be other reasons for your healthcare provider to recommend a chorionic villus sampling.
As with any invasive procedure, complications may happen. Some possible complications may include the following:
Cramping, bleeding, or leaking of amniotic fluid (water breaking)
Preterm labor
Limb defects in infants, especially in CVS procedures done before 9 weeks (rare)
People who are allergic to or sensitive to medicines or latex should notify their healthcare provider.
Women with twins or other multiples will need sampling from each placenta in order to study each baby.
There may be other risks depending on your specific medical condition. Be sure to discuss any concerns with your healthcare provider before the procedure.
Certain factors or conditions may interfere with CVS. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
Pregnancy earlier than 7 weeks or later than 13 weeks
Position of the baby, placenta, amount of amniotic fluid, or mother's anatomy
Vaginal or cervical infection
Samples that are inadequate for testing, or that may contain maternal tissue
The healthcare provider will explain the procedure to you and offer you the opportunity to ask any questions that you might have about the procedure.
You will be asked to sign a consent form that gives your healthcare provider permission to do the procedure. Read the form carefully and ask questions if anything is not clear.
Generally, there is no special restriction on diet or activity before chorionic villus sampling.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are sensitive to or are allergic to any medicines, latex, iodine, tape, and anesthetic agents (local and general).
Tell your healthcare provider of all medicines (prescribed and over-the-counter) and herbal supplements that you are taking.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have a history of bleeding disorders or if you are taking any anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medicines, aspirin, or any other medicines that may affect blood clotting. It may be necessary for you to stop these medicines before the procedure.
Tell your healthcare provider if you are Rh negative. During the CVS procedure, blood cells from the mother and fetus can mix. This may lead to Rh sensitization and breaking down of fetal red blood cells. In most cases, prenatal blood tests will have determined whether you are Rh negative. You may be asked to provide these lab results before the procedure.
You may or may not be asked to have a full bladder right before the procedure. Depending on the position of the uterus and placenta, a full or empty bladder may help move the uterus into a better position for the procedure.
Based on your medical condition, your healthcare provider may request other specific preparation.
A CVS procedure may be done on an outpatient basis, or as part of your stay in a hospital. Procedures may vary depending on your condition and your healthcare provider's practices.
Generally, a CVS procedure follows this process:
You will be asked to undress completely, or from the waist down, and put on a hospital gown.
You will be asked to lie down on an exam table.
Your vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, and breathing rate) will be checked.
An ultrasound will be performed to check the fetal heart rate, and the position of the placenta, fetus, and umbilical cord.
Based on the location of the placenta, the CVS procedure will be performed through your cervix (transcervical) or through your abdominal wall (transabdominal).
The healthcare provider will insert an instrument called a speculum into your vagina so that he or she can see your cervix.
Your vagina and cervix will be cleansed with an antiseptic solution.
Using ultrasound guidance, a thin tube will be guided through the cervix to the chorionic villi.
Cells will be gently suctioned through the tube into a syringe. You may feel a twinge or slight cramping. More than one sample may be needed to obtain enough tissue for testing.
The tube will then be removed.
For an abdominal CVS, your belly will be cleansed with an antiseptic. You will be instructed not to touch the sterile area on your belly during the procedure.
The healthcare provider may inject a local anesthetic to numb the skin. If a local anesthetic is used, you will feel a needle stick when the anesthetic is injected. This may cause a brief stinging sensation.
Ultrasound will be used to help guide a long, thin, hollow needle through your belly and into the uterus and placenta. This may be slightly painful, and you may feel a cramp as the needle enters the uterus.
Cells will be gently suctioned into a syringe. More than one sample may be needed to obtain enough tissue for testing.
The needle will then be removed. An adhesive bandage will be placed over the abdominal needle insertion site.
The fetus' heart rate and your vital signs will be reassessed.
If you are Rh negative, you may be given Rho(D) immune globulin. This is a specially developed blood product that can prevent an Rh negative mother's antibodies from reacting to Rh positive fetal cells.
The chorionic villus tissue will be sent to the lab.
You and your fetus will be monitored for a while after the procedure. Your vital signs and the fetal heart rate will be checked periodically for an hour or longer.
The CVS tissue will be sent to a specialty genetics lab for analysis. Counseling with a genetics specialist may be recommended depending on the test results.
You may experience some slight cramping and light spotting for a few hours after CVS.
You should rest at home and avoid strenuous activities for at least 24 hours. You should not douche or have sexual intercourse for 2 weeks, or until directed by your healthcare provider.
Call your healthcare provider to report any of the following:
Any bleeding or leaking of amniotic fluid from the needle puncture site or the vagina
Fever and/or chills
Severe abdominal pain and/or cramping
If a transabdominal procedure was performed, check the bandaged needle site on your belly for any bleeding or drainage of fluid.
Your healthcare provider may give you additional or alternate instructions after the procedure, depending on your particular situation.
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By: Crimebusterofthesea (A Toast) –
Guillermo Del Toro's clear love of all things magical and mystical, and his skill at portraying such subject matter on screen, made him a shoo-in to be given the director's job for The Hobbit. While that job may not have worked out, (and now rests in the capable hands of Peter Jackson), Middle Earth's loss may well be our gain, because if this gives del Toro more time to create gems like Pan's Labyrinth then we are all in for a treat.
For years Del Toro was honing his skills on films like Cronos, The Devil's Backbone, and big budget pictures like Hellboy and Blade II. All of this experience fed into the creation of what has been the stand-out film so far in an already solid catalogue of work.
Only one of the things Blade and a little Spanish girl named Ofelia end up having in common
A Toast
Pan's Labyrinth takes place in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War. The rebel fighters have been defeated and fascism reigns. It is no surprise that in this world our young protagonist Ofelia escapes into her own imagination. Her concerns are for fairies, fauns and magical kingdoms. Ofelia has clearly suffered through much in her young life and she allows herself to escape from reality. When she does meet the eponymous faun, Pan, he tells her she is a princess from a magical kingdom. To prove that she has not turned mortal however she must complete some challenges.
Fauns? Fairies? If Ofelia was a kid today she would be pumped full of Ritalin
When we first meet Ofelia and her mother they are on their way to begin a new life with Ofelia's 'new father', Captain Vidal. Sergi López's Vidal is one of the great screen villains. Unlike say, Hans Landa in Inglourious Basterds, he is not lovably evil, he's just a bastard (one scene in particular – which I will not ruin, but must be watched – would put you off hunting rabbits in the foothills of Spain for life).
He smokes a pipe! This guy can't be that bad.
The fairytale world Del Toro creates allows him to conjure up some great creatures. The Faun and the 'Pale Man', both played by regular Del Toro collaborator Doug Jones, would give any grown man nightmares. While Del Toro may be known for his unique monsters, the relationships between the human characters are what hold Pan's Labyrinth together and makes it the modern fantasy masterpiece that it is.
The 'Pale Man': not the best dinner party guest.
A toast! A must watch if you are a fan of foreign cinema or Guillermo Del Toro or if you're a human being.
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Take a drink: whenever anyone gets shot
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Evaluation Of Ground Support At A Trona Mine Using Instrumented Cable And Rebar Bolts; Proceedings: New Technology For Coal Mine Roof Support
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Description:Instrumented cable bolts developed at the Spokane Research Laboratory of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health were used in conjunction with existing ground control systems to monitor rock mass loads at Tg Soda Ash's trona mine, Granger, WY. Axial and shear loads were determined to levels of strain gauge accuracy of ±5 N or ±5 micro strain. These gauges were embedded in a remanufactured king wire that replaced the conventional king wire. Cable bolt performance, quality of grout, and installation techniques were also assessed. By using instrumented cables, a mine operator can determine axial load along the cable at predefined gauge locations. These data provide necessary input for an operator to design a safer working environment for miners.
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An indulgent observation of life in a modern day high school, highlighting without much ado, the jarring gaps by Education Providers together with the far reaching impact of this intangible service on sensitive young minds, The Red And The Blue borders on the comic without attempting to be much of a brain tease.
The Red And The Blue is about a modern high school. The school professor Prezioso [Riccardo Scamarcio] is young, and eager to experiment with new methods.
In pursuit of his convictions, he deftly enough handles the notion of apprehension that the chemistry teacher Eleena Lietti is filled with; he even decides to overlook propriety to Angela [Silvia D'Amico], a flighty but somewhat troubled student.
His chief motive is their betterment.
The atmosphere change impacts the principal, Margherita Buy who from being indifferent begins to shower motherly love on a child abandoned by parents.
The old Professor Fiorito [Roberto Herlitzka] however continues with his cynicism induced feelers to the teachers. Age seems to have played havoc with him for instead of being indulgent and totally devoted to shaping the young minds, he acts different.
In a way The Red And The Blue finds all those involved standing next to the enthusiasm-filled-teaching-ladder, some love to climb it and want to reach the top, while others consider it fragile-and-tottering, not worth the effort but each does so backed by an experience individual to him.
As the movie ends we all get an alarm button tinkle as to how the teaching profession can once again touch the heights of noble glory.
Cliché ridden and some banality notwithstanding it is a smart, sermon-less flick, enjoyable in its own exclusive way.
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An 18-year-old farm worker was arrested for allegedly shooting a farmer near Reddersburg after she apparently confronted him for loitering instead of working, Free State police said on Thursday.
Lieutenant-Colonel Thandi Mbambo said Heilie Labuschagne (38) was preparing to go to Bloemfontein when she left her handbag and the car keys in her bakkie to fetch something from the house on Wednesday morning.
"As she was locking the back door, she was pushed back into the house by one of her employees, who was in possession of a firearm he stole from her bag."
Mbambo said the man apparently tried to shoot Labuschagne twice, but the firearm failed.
Another employee, who saw what was happening, came to the woman's assistance but the attacker allegedly fired a shot in the helper's direction but missed.
Mbambo said the worker fled in Labuschagne's Ford Ranger and the police and neighbouring farmers were called to guard all exit routes.
Police said the fleeing man was apprehended about 10km from the scene by a neighbouring farmer. The firearm was found in his possession.
The man, who had worked on the farm for four months, was expected to appear in the Reddersburg Magistrate's Court on Thursday on charges of attempted murder, theft of a vehicle and theft of a firearm and ammunition.
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As you may have heard by now, there was a big-ass blogging convention in San Diego last weekend. Blogher '11 was a bevy of beautiful, talented, smart, funny women (and some men) who blog, want to blog, used to blog, or want bloggers to talk about them or their products on a blog. In it's seventh year, the Blogher convention still feels like it's new. Even though I'm a little late to the game, I felt like I was getting in on the ground floor.
Besides all the swag, there were seminars, speeches, parties, meet-ups, food breaks, workouts and swag. It's worth mentioning twice.
I had an incredible time. I met incredible people. I got incredible free shit.
And now I'm paying for it.
I am, what some people might call, bad at time-management. I suck at it, frankly. And when I take any time off of my regularly scheduled programming, all hell breaks loose. You must understand, Blogher didn't just take up four days in beautiful, sunny San Diego. NO! It took several days (maybe even weeks) of planning before I left L.A. (Including the 90-minute session of trying on clothes before packing, so that I was packing outfits instead of just random tank tops and jeans like I usually do.) I also had to get all the laundry done, grocery shop, and make meals so the fridge wasn't empty in my absence. I had to arrange baby-sitters and grandma-visits. I had to fill up the gas tank, get a car wash, and of course… Spray tan.
So, coming home after a week of prep and four days away has left me behind, to say the least. I have bills to pay, food to buy, stuff to clean, calls to make, emails to return, swag to organize, business cards to go through, etc. etc. etc. And so far, due to some work and personal circumstances, I have had no time. I have so far only accomplished laundry and ordering in. Not a meal has been cooked by me since last Wednesday, and I'm pretty sure one will not be cooked by me tonight. The stack of papers I need to go through on my desk has reached hilariously large proportions, I need to transfer my jury duty service to the court by my house, and I still haven't taken my on-line traffic school course.
Do you see? I suck at managing time. And I'll be blaming Blogher '11 for everything I don't get done from now until Blogher '12.
But I am realizing something cool as I type these words. Since I've been home from Blogher, I've taken three walks with my son and my dog, Garrett and I have spent at least an hour chalk-drawing on the sidewalk, I've played pirates, I've mimed ice-skating and falling over and over again, I've played "I Spy" while waiting for pizza, I've fixed snacks and put band aids on the smallest boo-boos you've ever seen, I've shared a cupcake and giggled as we licked the abundant blue icing, I've had at least two tickle fights, read four books, and given numerous hugs, kisses, and a few reprimands and tear-wipes. SO, I am clearly good at time-management when it comes to a little blond guy who lives with me. But not when it comes to anything else.
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Let's just get this out of the way: #cancersucks. It's been over three weeks since I've blogged. In that time I've been to California via Phoenix twice to visit my sister. R has been holding the homestead together, but we are stronger and more effective together. Nevertheless, stuff must get done.
Husbandry and gardening: The turkey poults got their wings clipped when they started flying over the 8′ fence. That stopped their gob. We have started the geese and turkeys on extra grain rations to fatten them up for next month's date with destiny. If you want to add fat onto an animal, give them grain. Think about that…how many low fat diet fads have followed a low fat/high carb model? The ducks aren't laying much; maybe 2 out of 6 per day. They will get a light in their pen shortly Deicers have been deployed into two of the four waterers.
We are slowly putting the garden to bed for the winter, taking the time to get all the grass runners out of the raised beds as we go. Event if we don't finish it all, we will be much further ahead next year than ever before. We've ripped out the four year old strawberries and are going to try an overbearing variety next year.
We are still holding off on bringing in the root vegetables. It's cooling off, but not cool enough in the garage just yet when they are doing fine in the dirt. We have been sampling though: our first year growing rutabegas and they are much nicer than turnips. Who knew. The celeriac was interesting, but mild. The beets were a bust—next year I will add rock phosphate and bonemeal to my root beds, although the carrots and potatoes did just fine. One thing I have left to try is the salsify. It's buried between carrot rows somewhere.
We brought in the corn and squash. The corn never dried out properly, some sprouted and some started to ferment, not sure what's up with that or what we'll do about it. And after three years of trialing a bunch of different squash, I have narrowed down what works to Burgess Buttercup and Burpee Bush Butternut. NO MATTER WHAT, I will not be tempted by any more seed catalogs.
Food, harvest and preserving: Tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, and salsa all run through the canner. Since the NCHFP says not to can tomatoes from frosted vines, we have been roasting those and freezing them. There are only about a dozen left on the counter to ripen now. In a good year, I get tomatoes to last until Thanksgiving.
I have been experimenting more with lacto-fermenting to preserve foods. We have almost finished off a half gallon of salsa and I am doing a carrot/cauliflower/jalapeno escabeche right now. When we harvest the carrots, I plan to do a load of the little ones that won't store well. And after everything else is done, I want to try some more sauerkraut. My previous attempts have been way too salty, but I am trying a new book of recipes that cut the salt way back.
Finances: I'm still not sure whether going to Costco once every 4-6 weeks is saving us money or not. In between, the weekly grocery trip runs about $30, and the freezer and pantry are still full of nice things to eat. We have a stash of goodies in a separate closet for entertaining, otherwise we'd eat all the cookies the first week. I still want to buy a half pig this fall.
Energy and conservation: Waterers outside and one electric radiator inside -we've seen the lowest power bill of the year. At least the water consumption has dropped to near our winter rates.
Other projects: We installed the hoophouse film again, with the very nice replacement that the vendor sent in exchange for the damaged roll we got last time. Luckily, the exchange meant returning only the damaged samples, not the entire 40×50′ roll. This time, we timed it right and were able to do it ourselves without rounding up any helpers. It wasn't ideal, but the wind conditions weren't going to last. In fact, we had terrible wind the next day, when a 25mph gust blew over our new barbecue grill. We figured out a new way to batten down the roll-up sides for winter and the ducks are going to be cozy warm this winter.
Community: I have been overwhelmed by the support my friends and community have offered these last few weeks, as I have had very little to contribute on my end. We went to the Heritage Starfest and looked through the fancy telescopes brought by volunteers near and far. I forget now that the Milky Way is something most people don't see every day. Somewhere in the interval, some friends trailer camped in our yard and I made an impromptu pasta that turned out pretty well, but is the kind of dish that won't ever be made again because the intersection of garden and refrigerator ingredients was a one-time coincidence of goodness.
Creativity and recreation: I bought new boots. The intention is to get out hiking more. A friend from Australia visited and we took him (and the dogs) to Lower Calf Creek Falls. The dogs did great on their longest ever hike, even though they had to be on a leash the whole way. My footwear-not so great. Money can solve that, and after a couple rounds with Zappos, it did. I have asked for a new daypack for my birthday. My old one is 20+ years old and was about all that fit my narrow shoulders at the time. Now there are heaps of packs designed for women with convenient features that my lose-everything-at-the-bottom-no-matter-how-it's-loaded pack lacks.
Next week: more friends will set up their camper in our yard, then R leaves for his high school reunion. The Entrada Institute has its annual board meeting and we have the last round of irrigation to do before the water gets turned out of the canal. Plant garlic and shallots!
Seasonal observations: The aspens were still lovely on Boulder Mountain when we took our Aussie over toward Escalante. It's been a blue sky autumn, showing off the yellow cottonwoods to perfection. I hear big flocks of sparrows every morning in the currant hedge outside our bathroom. Venus is up in the mornings now, easy to see since sun comes up around 7:30. I'm not looking forward to daylight savings time ending next month, not while we are still racing to use up the good weather in the garden and orchard. Everything in its time: longer nights will mean more time for stargazing and reading by the wood stove. After we get the garlic planted.


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Citigroup employees who participated in the ailing company's stock purchase plan filed a suit in district court yesterday (March 24), charging that the financial services firm concealed its exposure to toxic subprime-related and derivative products. The suit, filed by lead attorney James Clapp of Dostart Clapp Gordon & Coveney, seeks class action status. The lead plaintiffs are Daniel Brecher and Scott Short, both San Diego employees of Citigroup. The suit claims that employees of Citigroup and Smith Barney, its brokerage subsidiary, could invest 25 percent of pre-tax earned wages in the Voluntary FA Capital Accumulation Program. By the time the housing bubble burst, the equivalent of 43 percent of Citigroup equity was invested in subprime-related products, including $43 billion in derivatives, according to the suit.
Although many employees of profitable or up-and-coming companies feel otherwise, it is unadvisable to put one's savings and/or retirement funds into the employers stock. One reason is that it places everything in one company, the same one that provides an income. If it has bad times ("Can everyone say 'Citigroup' or 'AIG' or 'General Motors?') you not only lose your job, you lose your savings, likely lose your retirement plan and any hope for the immediate future.
The spectacle of Citigroup employees putting up to 25% of their earnings right back into an investment in the employer is just beyond the pale. It might be hard to resist the temptation to start buying huge amounts of your employer's stock during good times, but that's just what one needs to do. (Heck, if you want to buy that stock, buy it in the bleakest of times--like now--not when it is flying high.)
Yeah, those Citigroup employees have a bone to pick with the top management. But let's not forget that many of them are clueless, with no idea that their big, rich employer was taking them and a huge group of other stakeholders right to "the cleaners." How rich does one have to be in order to be pitied, not vilified? Many of those folks are rich, and with no right to blame anyone but themselves.
Actually Enron is the poster child for not putting all your eggs in one basket-diversify!
Response to post #1: It's not just the Citigroups and AIGs, once blue chip stocks, that came asunder completely. Look at some legacy blue chips those stocks have crumbled, although not as dramatically as Citigroup's, GM's, and AIG's: duPont, Pfizer, Pinnacle West, etc. Best, Don Bauder
Response to post #2: I don't think it's wrong to buy some of your employer's stock, especially if you are getting a discount of 15 percent. But I agree that it is unwise to load up too much on one's employer's stock. Best, Don Bauder
Many large Fortune 500 companes will give up to a 6% yearly match on stock purchase, I would take the 6% match- but nothing more.
Response to post #5: I know some in Silicon Valley that are getting 15 percent discounts. Best, Don Bauder
Brecher's example explains why Wall Street managers put the squeeze on the government to prevent the major players from falling into Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. In order for deferred compensation plans like Brechers to qualify for tax deferred status, federal laws require that assets in such plans remain completely at the risk of the business. Assets in such plans must remain on the employer's balance sheet and be subject to creditors claims in the event of bankruptcy. Most business executives contribute most of their earnings to these deferral plans and thus avoid paying income taxes until the money is pulled out or the stock is sold, usually at retirement. If Citi and the other major players filed Chapter 11, the money and shares executives have stashed in these plans would simply evaporate, wiping them out. This is the impetus behind the government bailouts.
San Diegan Ernest Rady sold his company to Wachovia in exchange for Wachovia stock and a seat on the Wachovia Board. According to SEC filings, he did not sell his Wachovia shares. Even though Rady was on the Board, he rode his Wachovia shares right into the ground with losses approaching $2 billion. Even though he was on the Board he apparently had no idea how bad off Wachovia was.
Response to post #7: I'm not sure this is THE impetus behind the bailouts. I believe that the possibility of the global finance system unraveling because of a nuclear derivatives reaction is probably more important. Best, Don Bauder
Response to post #8: I don't know what happened to Rady on that one. Of course, if had bailed out of his stock, some would have thought he was doing insider trading -- jettisoning his shares before the collapse. He would not have gotten in trouble if he had unloaded some of them. Best, Don Bauder
I still maintain that the government chose to bail out Wall Street firms directly instead of forcing the firms to file bankruptcy because of pressure from top executives. These executives stood to lose perhaps hundreds of billions in deferred compensation under a bankruptcy scenario. The global economy would be better off had these firms been forced to file bankruptcy. In a bankruptcy scenario the government would provide "debtor in possession" financing to enable the firms to continue to operate as they do now. Creditors would file proofs of claim with the Bankruptcy Court that would be open to public inspection and debate. The government would provide financing to repay only those claimants whose existence is vital to the economy. The rest of the claims would be flushed down the toilet and creditors would receive nothing. In the event a claimant had multiple claims against financial firms, the government would limit the overall amount any one individual or group could receive. This crisis will go on year after year and trillions more will be wasted unless these firms are forced into bankruptcy. Time will prove my analysis is correct.
Considering the deal Goldman Sachs received from AIG I would say this is a very likely scenario-especially in light of how MUCH bailout $$ they received in relation to the auto industry.
Response to post #11: I don't disagree that bankruptcy would be a better option. We just disagree on the reason for the bailout route: I think it was the derivatives, you think it was to rescue the brass. Time will tell. On a related point, the Obama administration has itself in hot water over its handling of GM and Chrysler: why should AIG, Citigroup, Bank of America, et al be rescued without the government demanding a wholesale cleansing of the board and top management, while Detroit gets the shakeup treatment? The government should state that it is looking into criminal violations by AIG. Lewis at Bank of America and Pankrit at Citi should be ousted now, along with the boards and several layers of top management of each institution. Best, Don Bauder


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After her last disastrous episode as an amateur sleuth, Gracie Elliott is back. The budding romance writer has spent the past year crafting her first novel. Her hard work and determination pay off when her manuscript wins the Cream of the Crop award, a contest for unpublished writers, sponsored by the Society of American Romance Authors. First place entitles her to attend the organization's annual conference, normally open only to published authors.
With husband Blake in tow, a starry-eyed Gracie experiences the ultimate fan-girl moment upon entering the hotel. Her favorite authors are everywhere. However, within minutes she learns Lovinia Darling, the Queen of Romance, is hardly the embodiment of the sweet heroines she creates. Gracie realizes she's stepped into a romance vipers' den of backstabbing, deceit, and plagiarism, but she finds a friend and mentor in bestselling author Paisley Prentiss.
Hours later, when Gracie discovers Lovinia's body in the hotel stairwell, a victim of an apparent fall, Gracie is not convinced her death was an accident. Too many other authors had reason to want Lovinia dead. Ignoring Blake's advice to "let the police handle it," Gracie, aided by Paisley, begins her own investigation into the death. Romance has never been so deadly.
Q: Gracie, welcome to Island Confidential! Can you tell our readers a little bit about yourself–maybe something readers might not guess?
I bear an uncanny resemblance to the late comedienne Gracie Allen, including the eerie coincidence of having one blue eye and one green eye. The one difference being that although we were both born dark brunettes, the other Gracie opted to go blonde. More importantly, though, like Gracie Allen, I often tend to segue into slightly off-kilter rambling discourse, which always makes sense to me but not necessarily to anyone else. The difference? Gracie Allen was acting; I'm not.
My dream is to become a bestselling romance author. Ever since my career as a textile designer was outsourced to a Third World nation, I've devoted considerable time toward making that happen. I think I'm finally on my way, thanks to winning the Cream of the Crop writing competition. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
Q: Which character in Literally Dead do you get along with the best?
That would definitely be my husband Blake. Of the two of us, Blake is the sensible one, the solid, staid, left-brained academician who analyses situations to death before making a decision. I'm the harebrained, right-brained partner who dives into the deep end head first, even though I can't swim. He's George Burns; I'm Gracie Allen—the poster couple for Opposites Attract.
Q: Which other character do you have a conflict with?
That would also have to be Blake. There are times when my left brain goes to battle with his right brain, and I don't like to lose—even when I know Blake is right. He worries about me and does his best to keep me out of trouble. I know I can often be my own worst enemy, but when I see an injustice, I can't ignore it, especially when I think someone is about to get away with murder—literally.
Q: Just between you and me: What do you really think of your author?
I suppose I have to say nice things about author Lois Winston. After all, she did create me. Without her, I'd be nothing more than assorted sub-atomic particles confined to some black hole. So I do appreciate her efforts, but I also sometimes feel like I play second fiddle to Anastasia, the amateur sleuth of Lois's Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series. Anastasia already has five full-length novels and three novelettes, and Lois is currently working on the sixth book in that series. I've got a measly two books so far, Definitely Dead and now Literally Dead. It's not that I'm jealous of Anastasia, but fair is fair, and I really think Lois needs to give Anastasia a rest and allow me to catch up. I'm developing a severe inferiority complex.
Q: What's next for you?
That all depends on Lois, doesn't it? Hopefully, she'll see this post and realize how unfair it is that she plays favorites. (Okay, technically she doesn't play favorites; Anastasia was created years before I popped into Lois's head, and she has been rotating between us ever since.) However, I'd certainly like to see myself in a third Empty Nest Mystery sooner rather than later. I'm sure Anastasia would understand.
About The Author
USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Lois Winston writes mystery, romance, romantic suspense, chick lit, women's fiction, children's chapter books, and nonfiction under her own name and her Emma Carlyle pen name. Kirkus Reviews dubbed her critically acclaimed Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery series, "North Jersey's more mature answer to Stephanie Plum." In addition, Lois is an award-winning craft and needlework designer who often draws much of her source material for both her characters and plots from her experiences in the crafts industry. Visit Lois/Emma at www.loiswinston.com and Anastasia at the Killer Crafts & Crafty Killers blog, www.anastasiapollack.blogspot.com. Follow everyone on Tsu at www.tsu.co/loiswinston, on Pinterest at www.pinterest.com/anasleuth, and onTwitter at https://twitter.com/Anasleuth. Sign up for her newsletter at https://www.MyAuthorBiz.com/ENewsletter.php?acct=LW2467152513
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- A month after Iowa caucuses, we look at how GOP candidates are doing online
- Rick Santorum has doubled his Twitter, Facebook followers since Iowa
- Newt Gingrich has most Twitter followers; Mitt Romney's most popular on Facebook
- All are still way behind President Barack Obama online
On the eve of the Iowa caucuses, we took a look at the Republican candidates' standing in the social-media world -- comparing everything from Facebook "likes" to Twitter followers to YouTube channel views.
Five weeks later, a lot has changed. And the Internet continues to reflect the rapidly evolving GOP race to challenge President Barack Obama in November.
So we've revisited the online activity of the four remaining GOP contenders to see how they're doing in the world of social media and the Web.
Some trends leap right out. From our latest look, former Sen. Rick Santorum has made the biggest social-media leap (it couldn't have hurt that our look came shortly after his three-state sweep on Tuesday).
Viewed as just another candidate in a crowded field going into Iowa, Santorum has more than doubled his Twitter and Facebook follower count since then.
The online love for Rep. Ron Paul continues apace as the Texas outsider continues to gain followers on social sites. But that hasn't yet translated into a primary or caucus win. According to analytics site OhMyGov!, Paul's mentions in traditional media continue to trail the other three candidates. Front-runner Mitt Romney got 75,525 media mentions during the past month, compared with 21,784 for Paul.
Romney and former U.S. House Speaker Newt Gingrich split the two biggest social media sites. With more than a million, Romney has the most Facebook "likes," while Gingrich is the only candidate to top a million on Twitter (More on that in a bit).
To be sure, all of this is a snapshot of a moment in time and is not scientific. Online support doesn't always translate into real-world votes. But with each candidate tackling the Web in their own way, it's an interesting look at who's gaining ground fastest online and who's support may be slackening.
Newt Gingrich
Twitter followers:
Then (just before Iowa caucuses): 1,385,524
Now: 1,436,699
Change: 3.7%
Facebook page "likes":
Then: 224,267
Now: 273,118
Change: 21%
YouTube channel views:
Then: 6,310,555
Now: 8,921,283
Klout score:
Then: 78
Now: 84
Sample tweet: @newtgingrich As an owner of Packers stock, I will begrudgingly root for the team that beat us - the Giants. How about you? #superbowl
Noteworthy: Gingrich has been a heavy social-media user ever since announcing his candidacy in May on Twitter. Despite a couple of hiccups (say, having insiders claim that many of your million-plus Twitter followers are fake) Gingrich has been arguably the most active candidate on the service.
In the past month, Gingrich's Twitter account has posted 1,016 tweets, according to OhMyGov Analytics. That's compared with 168 for Santorum, 115 for Paul and 69 for Romney.
Ron Paul
Twitter followers:
Then: 150,192
Now: 230,648
Change: 53%
Facebook page "likes":
Then: 675,897
Now: 839,792
Change: 24%
YouTube channel views:
Then: 35,591,936
Now: 42,475,650 (Note: Paul has had the account since 2008.)
Klout score:
Then: 75
Now: 80
Sample tweet: @RonPaul Ron Paul's visionary foreign policy: ow.ly/8RdDJ #tcot #gop2012 #NVgop #RonPaul
Noteworthy: Paul had a bit of a weird social-media outing in the past month, going to court to try to expose an imposter who posted a video in Paul's name attacking former rival Jon Huntsman. Using the Twitter handle @NHLiberty4Paul, the persona also attacked Huntsman on that site, claiming he is a Chinese agent. Ultimately, a California federal judge ruled that YouTube and Twitter do not have to turn over the account holder's name.
Mitt Romney
Twitter followers:
Then: 219,425
Now: 328,142
Change: 49%
Facebook page "likes":
Then: 1,267,200
Now: 1,451,416
Change: 14%
YouTube channel views:
Then: No number listed
Now: 4,670,437
Klout score:
Then: 78
Now: 87
Sample tweet: @MittRomney Ronald Reagan would have been 101 today. As we celebrate his legacy, we remember the hope and optimism he had for America.
Noteworthy: The past month has been a mixed bag for Romney, both online and off. He soared to big wins in New Hampshire, Florida and Nevada, but took a drubbing from rivals and some bloggers over his comment that he's "not concerned about the very poor" because they have a safety net in place to protect them. Then Santorum's surprise three-state sweep Tuesday dented Romney's front-runner status.
Romney's campaign has been aggressive, and creative, on social media in recent days, urging supporters to sign an online petition protesting what they call Obama's "attacks on religious liberty." But Romney's own website sometimes damns him with faint praise: "People say he is a 'heartless, uncaring elitist.' I beg to differ. We need @MittRomney," said one follower, in a real-time update on his site Wednesday.
Rick Santorum
Twitter followers:
Then: 52,800
Now: 112,863
Change: 113%
Facebook page "likes":
Then: 42,147
Now: 103,557
Change: 145%
YouTube channel views:
Then: 43,326
Now: 84,341
Klout score:
Then: 70
Now: 79
Sample tweet: @RickSantorum Conservatism is alive & well in Missouri & Minnesota! Thank you to those who voted & worked hard to make tonight happen!
Noteworthy: It's been an up-and-down campaign for Santorum, and his online presence reflects it. With social-media mentions and follows waning, Santorum surged to three wins Tuesday night -- and the next day saw a big spike, according to OhMyGov. Santorum's campaign said they got such an overwhelming response online late Tuesday and Wednesday that their website crashed.
Maybe we should have seen the wins coming. Google is reporting that there was a big uptick in searches for the candidate in the days before his surprise wins.


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GlobalFEST's Creole Carnival featuring Brushy One String, Emeline Michel & Casuarina – 3/18
Location:Chicago, IL
Venue:City Winery Chicago
Just in time for Carnival season, globalFEST's Creole Carnival Tour (February 2016) honors African musical currents alongside a fusion of sounds from the Americas, that have ignited the sounds of Carnival, the pre-Lent festival celebrated globally that's everyone's favorite excuse for a party. From Brazil (Casuarina) — the superpower of celebration — to Haiti (Emeline Michel) and Jamaica (Brushy One String), each culture has its own rich traditions of music, dance, costumes, and cutting loose. The tour's international trio of artists will delve into the musical riches of Carnival, and explore how magic and religious fervor intersect in a madcap, no-holds-barred soiree.
Brushy One String: Jamaican music soaked in soul, played on a single unstoppable guitar string
Emeline Michel: Shimmering, rhythmic sounds with a call for change and hope from Haiti's leading lady
Casuarina: Rio's modern Afro-Brazilian samba stars play timeless classics and their own songs
"There is so much conversation about the creolization of culture, about people who bring together traditions and cultivate cultural hybrids," notes globalFEST co-director Isabel Soffer. "These processes are much more specifically associated with Haiti and Brazil, but even if you look at Brushy, he's bringing together elements of reggae and soul and hip hop. Creole Carnival speaks to the traditions of hybridity."
Beyond the party, Carnival has other roles, both sacred and political. Social roles are inverted, and norms challenged, both by letting loose and by making explicit statements through music, movement, and attire. Emeline Michel manages this kind of multifaceted expression with charismatic grace, speaking out about the issues impacting her homeland yet never straying from the beauty of the song, the joyful force of the beat.
For globalFEST, crafting a special tour of interconnected performances is a logical next step. From its inception, the organization has always aimed to infiltrate the broader market for live music in North America, to put international music before more and more diverse audiences, by gathering presenters to hear carefully selected global musicians every January during New York's annual presenters conference, and by supporting past festival artists on future tours via the globalFEST Touring Fund.
The response to globalFEST On the Road has been very enthusiastic because many presenters have been coming to globalFEST for years and have been looking for a way to present the acts they've seen there. "This program gives them a creative, timely concept, quality performers, and credibility based on globalFEST's heritage," says globalFEST co-director Shanta Thake.
Creole Carnival is the non-profit's first On the Road project, using the organization's curatorial clout and thoughtful contextualization to present artists with great appeal to new audiences.
"From a mission standpoint, we're doing exactly what we always strive to do: to get artists deeper into US markets, especially new markets. We're bringing Creole Carnival to more than thirty cities large and small that may rarely see artists from Brazil, Haiti, and Jamaica," Thake reflects. "The presenters we're working with are university Performing Arts Centers and independent presenters alike, an impressive group of partners that speak to the quality of the lineup."
"Working directly with the globalFEST team to help expand and spread their vision of what global music means in the market today is an exciting project and something that I personally am very passionate about," enthuses Tobias Tumarkin of CAMI, who has worked closely to make this extensive tour a reality. "globalFEST have been the tastemakers and leaders in global music in the 21st century, and I believe that they offer some wonderful strategies and tools for presenters who want to bring international music to their communities. We look forward to sharing those ideas and growing audiences and awareness through globalFEST On The Road."
"Having Brazil, Jamaica, and Haiti on the same stage is a spicy, winning combination, a flavorful cocktail because of our political, cultural, and musical history and background. This project is a sure ticket to travel and understand the diversity of the world we are in. Therefore an open door to tolerance and compassion towards others," says Emeline Michel. "globalFEST brings a wider spectrum and possibilities for having my music exposed to places I might never be able reach. I am also excited about the possibility to create moments on stage and new music with fellow touring companions."


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The First Solar eclipse in the year 2012 will happen on may 20,21. Peoples in china and japan view the eclipse during sunrise and people in western united states view the eclipse during sunset.One of the NASA scientist said that,this is the first eclipse of this year 2012 and the next complete annular eclipse will be happened in August 21,2017.
He said that, dont see the eclipse using binacular or directly seeing with eye.Directing the eyepiece toward the white cardboard and see the eclipse. It is safe to your eyes.
Solar Eclipse-Video
Solar Eclipse-Video


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Adult Programs
There are numerous Adult programs around Alaska
Adult leagues
ASA Anchorage Sports Assoc ASA
AOVA Alaska Outdoor Volleyball Assoc AOVA Facebook
Fairbanks Volleyball Assoc FVAalaska facebook
Juneau Volleyball Juneau park & rec
USAV Indoor Adults usa-volleyball indoor adults
USAV 2017 Adult Nationals BB Mens
USAV AK men's BB team (AK Heat) had a great run at this year's 2017 Volleyball Adult Nationals (Open Championships) in Minneapolis, Minn 26-31 May. They made it to the finals of the Men's BB Bronze Playoff Bracket and finished 14th overall.
Team players: Ishmael Agae, Krystofer Bullecer, Kevin Campbell, Taylor DiBiasio, Aisoll Leallasola, Adriel Matavao, Jessie Metuli, Ehtan Peaboby, Kale Recaido, John Ridao, Abel Savaiinaea, Fono Savaiinaea.
2017 Volleyball Adult Nationals Womens over 50 Div
USAV Roof Sportwear team with Shelly Bryant (Wasilla, AK) had an excellent tournament at this year's 2017 Volleyball Adult Nationals (Open Championships) in Minneapolis, Minn 26-31 May. Her team finished 4th overall and made it to the semifinals of the Gold Challenge 3 playoff bracket.
Next Steps...


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In the recent invitation to the "Say Goodbye to Terry Hawbaker" party, it was announced that Nick Micio has been named the brewer to succeed Terry at Bullfrog Brewery. He comes to us from Fegley's Brew Works (Allentown), and from what I've scoured off the Internet, he has a pretty nice resume.
Micio is a graduate of the American Brewer's Guild and apprenticed at Russian River Brewing Co. Prior to his stint with Brew Works (September 2009-present), he brewed at Moat Mountain Brewing Co. in North Conway, NH. Some of the beers in his portfolio include Moat Rauch n' Rye (a German-inspired lager) and Lefty's India Brown Ale (a deep brown beer with citrus hops and dark malts.)
He's got big shoes to fill, following in the steps of some terrific Bullfrog brewers:
- Charlie Schnabel (1996-2001, owner of Otto's Pub & Brewery in State College, PA)
- Carl Melissas (2001-2004, who crafts such fabulous beers that we followed him to Green Man, and now Wedge Brewing Co. in the River Arts District of Asheville, NC)
- Terry Hawbaker (2004-2011, moving on to brew for a new place at 1113 Walnut St. in Philadelphia, PA – first known as "The Grainery" but
just last week announced as "Philadelphia Grain Exchange"now known as "The Farmers' Cabinet" – where he will brew small batch artisan sour, wild fermented, barrel aged and saison style beers for 4 of the planned 24 taps.)
When Bob Koch, his late wife Harriet (1943-2010) and their son, Steve, opened the doors of Bullfrog Brewery in 1996, there was nothing else like it in the area. An explosion of brewpubs and breweries has cropped up in the area over these 15 years, and Bullfrog has kept a stronghold on the attentions of the eager public and beer enthusiasts across the country.
Despite the fact that I live 90 miles away, Bullfrog played a part in bringing my husband and I together, and served as a place where my family congregated to celebrate both life, and the ending of life, many times over. People who know how much we love Terry and his extraordinary wife, Sam, have asked if this will be the end of our allegiance to Bullfrog. Alas, I view it as an opportunity for a the Koch's to embrace change, for a new brewer to shine, and for our dear friends thrive in their innovative Philly venture.
I can't wait to hug Terry (and give kisses to Sam), shake hands with Nick (and possibly meet his wife Dorienne?), and celebrate with all of the Kochs on Sunday night!


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Swallowtails: kaiser-i-hind swallowtail
(Teinopalpus imperialis imperatrix)
(Lepidoptera: Papilionidae: Papilioninae)
Profile prepared by the Xerces Society
The kaiser-i-hind is a very rare, stunning swallowtail known from Nepal to southern Myanmar. It is threatened by over collecting and rapid destruction of the high elevation forests upon which it depends.
This butterfly is listed as threatened by the IUCN.
Please contact The Xerces Society for information on how to obtain permission to use this image.
The kaiser-i-hind is a superb green, black and orange tailed butterfly.
This butterfly is restricted to mountainous wooded districts, where it flies high in the canopy of broad leafed evergreen forest. The caterpillar is green with a large head and eats the laurel like shrub, Daphne spp.
The kaiser-i-hind is found from Nepal to Myanmar and in two Chinese provinces. Although they are widely distributed they are very localized and rare.
This butterfly is very localized and never abundant and only survives in intact forests. Much of the forest habitat in these regions is under great pressure from logging and development. It is threatened by over collecting and rapid destruction of the high elevation forests upon which it depends.
The best way to protect this species is to protect the forest habitat where it remains and impose collecting restrictions.
Collins, N. Mark and Michael G. Morris. 1985. Threatened Swallowtail Butterflies of the World: The IUCN Red Data Book. IUCN, Cambridge, U.K. 401 pp. (see pp. 299 to 300).
Xerces response to 12 month finding
Agreement between USFWS and conservation groups
Environmental Law Alliance Worldwide Advocate. 2002. In Danger: Kaiser-I-Hind Butterfly


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LEAF Learning English and Having Fun
Ever thought of incorporating a hobby or particular interest that you might have with an English language course?
Here at English Domain, we can make this possible. If you are into Art, Cooking or Photography, then we have the course for you. Currently English Domain is offering these 3 courses for enthusiasts of such interests
Who said you can't have fun while learning English?
Art plays an important role in our everyday life. Art beautifies, captures memories, communicates ideas, imparts values and evokes emotions. Art exists all around us in different forms, such as in the colours and patterns in nature to everyday images and designs on magazines, products, and media.
The Art and Design course considers expression and communication. Students learn about visual perception and aesthetic experience, and the ways in which art and design creates a language of its own. Most of the work in this course is practical or studio based, so that students can develop their abilities of observation and analysis of the visual world, sensitivity, skill, personal expression and imagination. They also learn how to relate their skills to an enhanced knowledge of their own cultures, past and present. Our classes are all delivered by qualified teachers.
• Developing visual Literacy
• Developing the ability to communicate ideas by using and creating visuals.
• Developing awareness and appreciation to art and aesthetics.
• Interpreting artworks
• Create artworks to share ideas, thoughts and feelings.
• Use of different mediums and techniques: Drawing, Painting, Moulding, Rendering (using digital media)
• Cultivate a spirit of innovation and experimentation
This course is aimed at individuals who have a passion for gastronomy. Not only will students upgrade their knowledge of the English language in a fun atmosphere but students can also try indulging in cooking a variety of different cuisine including an introduction to Maltese specialties first hand.
This course is aimed at anyone who is new to photography or who knows how to use their camera and wishes to learn how to make full use of it. This is achieved by explaining to students the main features of the camera, how they function and what they do. Participants will also engage in practical creativity sessions whereby they will experiment for themselves the creative use and manipulation of these functions. Thus in this way our photography students learn how to take original photographs that stand out and look vibrant and attractive. Building on that, this course also provides an introduction to photo editing using Photoshop. In this way the students learn how to digitally manipulate their photographs in order to bring out special effects. These courses are delivered by professional photographers.
Key Features
• Introduction
• Aperture
• Shutter Speed
• Using the different modes
• Lighting
• Planning and Composition.
• Creativity in Photography
• Practical Sessions
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