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Rumor has it 80% to 92% of New Year's resolutions fail. And in order to lower those numbers, the American Cancer Society (ACS) started the New Year, Choose You initiative. They are asking women to make their personal health a top priority in 2011 in order to reduce the risk of cancer development. And in doing so, the ACS has asked participants to share their health-related New Year's resolutions on social media networks like Facebook and Twitter to enter the American Cancer Society's New Year, Choose You Sweepstakes. Participants enter for their chance to win a series of health-related prizes, including a celebrity fitness trip for two to Los Angeles with ExerciseTV, and gift cards from spas and Walgreens.Will you be participating in the sweepstakes?Please leave your thoughts about this initiative in the comments section below.
January 1st marks the beginning of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month.The American Cancer Society estimates about 12,200 new cases of invasive cervical cancer will develop in 2010. Invasive cervical cancer is when cancer cells spread beyond the cervix. Non-invasive cervical cancer is cancer only within the cervix. Some researchers believe the non-invasive type of the disease is four times as common as the other.According to The Baltimore Sun, the "Pap" test - which was introduced about 50 years ago - has decreased cervical cancer deaths by 75 percent. Furthermore, recent studies have found that over 90 percent of women who develop the disease have the human papilloma virus or HPV. Scientists believe that HPV may cause the growth of abnormal cells in the cervix and may play a role in cervical cancer development. To learn more about the cancer featured in this post, please visit our cervical cancer information page.
News West Midlands is reporting that many hospitals are being forced to cancel cancer operations as they deal with escalating numbers of flu sufferers.
"NHS trusts have started to postpone major surgery since beds in intensive care units that are required for post-operative recovery are currently held for critically ill influenza victims," the article stated. "Experts are now worried that the UK is on course for a flu epidemic – the first for more than 10 years – following the number of instances more than doubling during the past week."
With co-workers and children coughing and sneezing, it's not easy to forget that it's flu season in the United States as well. Here are some tips for preventing the flu:
Do you have any tips for avoiding the flu, or how to recover quickly? Please share them in the comments below.
According to a new study published in the Archives of Dermatology, with all the recent articles and studies regarding the negative effects of indoor tanning, there are still many who have gone to indoor tanning salons within the last year.The study's results state that 18.1% of women and 6.3% of men reported using indoor tanning facilities in the last year. Of those tanners, the study claims that only 13.3% of women and 4.2% of men suggested that avoiding indoor tanning could reduce their risk of skin cancer. According to The Los Angeles Times, one dermatologist claims that younger people are at higher risk because "most of the damage that leads to skin cancer happens before the age of 18."What are your thoughts about indoor tanning?To learn more about the cancer featured in this post, please visit our skin cancer information page.
The movie Erin Brockovich brought the issue to light - a harmful chemical called hexavalent chromium, found in drinking water, could cause stomach cancer. The movie was released almost 10 years ago, with Julia Roberts winning the Academy Award for best actress. But after a high level of exposure and more than a decade later, a new study released by the Environmental Working Group shows that hexavalent chromium is still a problem plaguing the nation.
According to the study, "laboratory tests commissioned by Environmental Working Group (EWG) have detected hexavalent chromium, the carcinogenic 'Erin Brockovich chemical,' in tap water from 31 of 35 American cities."
The Environmental Working Group goes on to say, "At least 74 million Americans in 42 states drink chromium-polluted tap water, much of it likely in the cancer-causing hexavalent form. Given the scope of exposure and the magnitude of the potential risk, EWG believes the EPA should move expeditiously to establish a legal limit for chromium-6 and require public water suppliers to test for it."
It's something that could lead more people to buy bottled water. But according to Boston's Daily Dose, this may not be the answer. They quoted Environmental Working Group spokesperson Leann Brown saying that bottled water makers, like public utility suppliers, also don't do testing for hexavalent chromium. So it's possible that the pricey bottle of spring water you order in Abe & Louie's has higher chromium levels than what comes out of the restaurant tap.
Instead, Brown recommends installing a reverse osmosis filter in your home taps.
What do you think of the new study? Will you be purchasing a reverse osmosis filter this Christmas?
It's the holidays! For some that means a bit of overindulgence of cocktail weiners, meatballs, cheese and crackers, summer sausage, shrimp, cookies, pies, brownies, candy, peanut butter fudge, and of course, a libation or two.
But according to researchers at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas, even a small increase in alcohol can increase a person's risk of developing cancer.
"Research shows that drinking even a small amount of alcohol increases your chances of developing cancer, including oral cancer, breast cancer and liver cancer," Clare McKindley, clinical dietitian in the Cancer Prevention Center at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, said in a statement. "Researchers are still trying to learn more about how alcohol links to cancer, but convincing evidence does support the fact that heavy drinking damages cells and increases the risk for cancer development."
According to Businessweek, experts recommend sticking to one drink for women and two drinks for men. This equates to 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine or 1.5 ounces of liquor. They also recommend avoiding drinks that are high in calories, such as eggnog.
One final suggestion is to skip the alcohol all together. McKindley recommends a cocktail-like beverage of club soda and lime.
What do you think of the research? Do you believe in the old saying "everything in moderation", or will you be skipping the eggnog all together this year?
This week, Matt Eaves, my friend and manager, guest blogs at CancerCompass:
There has been a lot in the news lately about airport scanners that look beneath travelers' clothes. The reports have been about the implementation and use of X-ray back-scatter scanners. They use low energy X-rays and most people, including the government, assert they are safe but a recent NPR article points out that others are not so sure.A group of scientists from the University of California, San Francisco wrote a letter to John Holdren, president Obama's science adviser, asking for a more thorough look at the risks exposing all those airline passengers to X-rays. The San Francisco scientists believe the manufacturer of the machine might have miscalculated the dose that the X-ray scanners deliver to the skin. Doses of radiation are measured in microverts and the X-ray scanners deliver about 0.02 microverts each time a person is scanned. The 0.02 microverts is a very small dose, as we are exposed to radiation in everyday activity and from the environment. For example, taking a transcontinental flight would expose you to 20 microverts, yearly radiation from the environment is about 3000 microverts and a chest X-ray is about 100 microverts. So essentially, you would have to go through an airport scanner 5000 times to equal the dose of one chest X-ray.For the average person, the scanners are safe and the risks are miniscule. However, recent research indicates about 5% of the population is especially sensitive to radiation. These people have gene mutations that make them less likely to repair X-ray damage to their DNA. BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 mutations associated with breast and ovarian cancer are two examples. Children may also be more vulnerable to radiation damage, because they have more dividing cells at any time. According to David Brenner, head of Columbia University's Center for Radiological Research, the most likely risk from airport scanners is a common type of skin cancer called basal cell carcinoma, which is usually curable.Maurine Fanguy of the TSA's Office of Security Technology says the new scanners have been found safe by the FDA, the U.S. Army Public Health Command and researchers at the Johns Hopkins University applied physics laboratory. Daniel Kassiday, a specialist at the FDA in radiation hazards, says the radiation put out by an airport scanner is far below what airline passengers get from cosmic rays at 30,000 feet. Kassiday also points out that you would have to go through the scanners 75 times to equal the dose you get from one flight between New York and L.A.There is an alternative if you believe the airport scanners are not safe for you. Screening is optional and you can always opt for the enhanced pat-down.
A new, small trial is underway for the DigniCap - a Swedish device that cools the scalp during chemotherapy treatments with the goal of preventing or lessening hair loss."The reduced blood flow gives a smaller amount of chemotherapy available for uptake in the cells and the decreased temperature results in less absorption and reduced effects of chemotherapy. These factors together reduce the risk of hair loss," according to the Dignitana website, the company that produces the DigniCap.One participant of DigniCap's trial is Heather Millar. She was interviewed in an MSNBC.com article about her experience. She told MSNBC that although wearing the DigniCap can be an uncomfortable experience, she thinks "if women knew about this, there would be a total stampede."However, not everyone is convinced of administering DigniCap on patients."There is a concern that it prevents chemotherapy from reaching cancer cells that may be present in sanctuary sites in the brain," Marlon Garzo Saria, spokesperson for the Oncology Nursing Society, told MSNBC. "Until we can find clear evidence that this is not so, I would rather err on the side of caution and presume that the risk of cancer recurrence outweighs the benefit of preventing hair loss in patients receiving chemotherapy."What do you think of the DigniCap? Would you use it? Please leave your thoughts in the comments section below.
The 'I ♥ boobies' breast cancer awareness campaign is making headlines again as one Philadelphia-area middle school is in the hot seat as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is representing two students suspended from the Easton Area Middle School for wearing the bracelets with the controversial slogan.The 'I ♥ boobies' bracelets are part of the Keep a Breast Foundation whose "mission is to help eradicate breast cancer by exposing young people to methods of prevention, early detection and support," according to its website.According to the Associated Press, the ACLU claims the "boobies" slogan does not equate to the obscene speech the U.S. Supreme Court permits schools to ban."I see no sexual message in the 'I love boobies' campaign," The Keep a Breast marketing manager, Kimmy McAtee, told the Associated Press. "Some people don't want to wear the term 'boobies' just as I wouldn't want to wear a Gap T-shirt. It's very much a personal preference. Some older people may not feel that it resonates with them."Schools across the country have tried to ban students from wearing these bracelets, including South Dakota and Florida.Would you allow your middle school student to wear these bracelets to school? Or do you think they are in poor taste?Please leave your thoughts in the comments section below.
A woman being told that she has breast cancer could darken her mood even if she had the sunniest of dispositions. However, quickly rebounding from that depressing state may be good for her long-term.According to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, women who decrease their depression symptoms within the first year of being diagnosed with breast cancer may live longer.The study's lead researcher, Janine Giese-Davis, of the University of Calgary in Alberta, told Reuters that depression is linked to a number of physical changes to the body. "When these physiological changes become chronic, we believe that they may deplete the resources of the body, making it more difficult for patients to recover," Giese-Davis stated in an e-mail to Reuters.The study's conclusion states that more research is needed to confirm that decreasing depression symptoms after the first year does equate to longer survival.To learn more about the cancer featured in this post, please visit our breast cancer information page.
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This blog handles the requirement to include social sharing capability in your Angular application. This is one of the most common functional requirements in any application.
Below I have listed two approaches to achieve social sharing in an Angular application.
Using ng2-social-share
- Install using npm
npm install --save ng2-social-share
- Import in app.module.ts or whichever module you want to include the sharing functionality.
import { CeiboShare } from 'ng2-social-share';
- Include in the declarations of the @NgModule in app.module.ts
@NgModule({ bootstrap: [ AppComponent ], declarations: [ AppComponent, CeiboShare ], imports: [ // import Angular's modules BrowserModule, ], })
- In the component.ts file where you need to use declare and provide value for the variables needed. Below shown for Facebook providing the url to be shared:
public repoUrl:string;
this.repoUrl="http://www.rd.com/health/diet-weight-loss/speed-up-metabolism";//url to be shared
- In the component.html, include the image or button to handle the sharing functionality shown below for Facebook.
<img class="ui mini circular image imageUser" src="../../assets/img/Facebook.png" ceiboShare ="{u: repoUrl}">
Following similar approach, you can implement all the other social sharing sites.
Using ngx-sharebuttons
- Install using npm
npm install ngx-sharebuttons --save
- Add ShareButtonsModule to NgModule imports array
import {ShareButtonsModule} from "ngx-sharebuttons"; @NgModule({ imports: [ ShareButtonsModule.forRoot() ] })
- Include in your template as below:
<share-buttons [url]="linkToShare"></share-buttons>
- Check https://github.com/MurhafSousli/ngx-sharebuttons/wiki for other details of customization.
This approach adds the share buttons along with the functionality.
Using the above two approaches, including social sharing in Angular application becomes very easy to implement. We need to be watchful on the content and image getting shared for your application and update meta tags properly to ensure the right data gets shared.

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VoIP savings seen in productivity and long-distance charges
VoIP systems are helping companies see quicker ROI and more immediate costs savings.
About two and a half years ago, Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione decided it was time to junk its aging Rolm private branch exchange (PBX) and roll out Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) across the company.
The move was long overdue, according to Rod Sagarsee, CIO at the Chicago-based intellectual property law firm. In order to keep the 17-year-old PBX up and running 365 days a year, 24/7 -- a business necessity -- the firm was paying escalating costs in technician overtime, third-party service fees and parts. In addition, moves, adds and changes required changing the wiring at two locations.
The paybacks on long-distance charges alone have come to $18,000 a month, according to Sagarsee. All calls among offices are now internal and free of charge, riding over the same private DS1 lines. Most overseas calls are also free, traveling over a virtual private network connection.
On top of the long-distance savings, the firm has realized huge productivity benefits from IP telephony applications like "follow me" (in which calls are automatically routed to a user's device or location) and unified messaging. During the president's recent visit to Japan, for example, he could take client calls coming into the main office on his laptop via IP Softphone. "He said it was fantastic," Sagarsee said.
Making the VoIP decision
During the past few years, VoIP has gone from an upstart technology to the inevitable next step in telephony. "If you're replacing aging equipment or going to new facilities, you don't have much choice: It'll be IP," said Irwin Lazar, principal research analyst at The Nemertes Research Group Inc. in Mokena, Ill.
However, midmarket CIOs still have a difficult decision to make: whether to upgrade to VoIP one office at a time, as each PBX becomes fully depreciated and/or obsolete, or to go with a companywide roll out.
For a firm like Brinks, with approximately 400 employees, a few branch offices and a single PBX that was clearly on its last legs, the decision was fairly straightforward.
However, the decision becomes more complex for larger companies with 1,000 or more employees, dozens of sites and several phone systems of varying age and viability.
Costs of a companywide rollout
Insight Financial Credit Union Inc., a $438 million company with about 150 employees, saw clear benefits to replacing its aging PBX and a mishmash of interoffice connections with a converged voice/data infrastructure, according to Eleanor Woods, the firm's vice president of IT.
Orlando, Fla.-based Insight Financial recently installed Siemens AG's HiPath VoIP infrastructure, which delivers "superb" voice quality, according to Woods. "Siemens' network advisor worked with Sprint to work out any QOS issues," she said.
For some midrange companies, however, whether a companywide VoIP rollout makes financial sense will depend on a number of factors.
A 2007 Nemertes Research survey of 100 companies found that organizations save between 15% and 40% on wide area network costs by moving to VoIP, with the lion's share of savings coming from overseas calls. Cabling a new building to carry both voice and data IP traffic provides 40% savings; upgrading an older facility with separate voice and IP wiring saves considerably less.
During the next few years, converged voice/data IP networking will start to take off in the enterprise, less because of cost savings than "because it integrates with how you run your business," Lazar said.
For companies like Brinks and Insight Financial, whose businesses depend on voice communications, VoIP's disaster recovery capabilities are critical. "If our old PBX failed, we lost our phones, and potentially revenues," Sagarsee said. "If the VoIP switch fails at Chicago headquarters, the backup system in Ann Arbor keeps the phones running."
For Insight Financial, the biggest VoIP advantage was the ability to respond more efficiently and effectively to customers. Since the HiPath system was installed, call center abandon rates (when a customer hangs up while waiting on hold) have plummeted from as high as 30% to below 2%, according to Jody Walls, the union's vice president of operations. The bottom line, according to Wall: "VoIP has enabled us to communicate better as an organizational entity."
Elisabeth Horwitt is a freelance writer based in Waban, Mass.


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Is there anybody, who can help a entire newbie in the matter of FM and is speaking german. perhaps he would be so kind to contact me via pn
Is there anybody, who can help a entire newbie in the matter of FM and is speaking german. perhaps he would be so kind to contact me via pn
I've been playing thief 2 for a looooong time, and I have an installation of Thief (GOG)/Taffer Patcher (latest) that works pretty well with the original game and other fan missions, but for some reason, it seems that all the missions on this thread (that I downloaded from the google drive) are missing textures/scripts... (which they are not, i presume)
Some objects are invisible, some walls are black, NPCs are invisible, I cannot interact with doors, I cannot use my items/weapons...
Am I missing something?
Thank you very much, have a nice day.
There are no missions to play here. This is an announcement/discussion thread. Guess you mixed it up with this contest
The Dark Project 20th Anniversary Contest
Install Thief Gold+NewDark to play the missions.
Oh yeah my bad, I stupidly confused Thief/Thief II, I thought this was the first thread of a T2 FM competition and the other was its results...
So that's why the missions don't work properly, thank you, I'm just going to install T1 and wait another year for this one's results!
I'm assuming that using custom models to replace terrain to save on cells is against the rules (e.g. replace a terrain pyramid roof with the equivalent, same-textured shape as a model)? I started working on something but it got too big and I've hit the cell limit. If not I'll just release it separate to the contest.
Nope, you can only use original models modified to change the textures, no custom model files.
Yeah figured as much. It's not a mission I can easily split in two either. I reckon I'll just try and stick to the stock-T2 style but not worry about adhering to the rules, and just release it when it's done irrespective of the contest.
Thanks, Yandros - you've sucked me back into the abyss of DromEd. The distant completion date gives me the five months I'll need to remember how to make a mission :-)
- eep!
So excited for this! I've always wanted to make my own FM and looking at the length of time for this contest I think I'm going to try my hand with this. Hopefully a year is enough time for make a little something.
It won't be disqualified if you don't package anything custom with the mission, but it might mean, for example, that all your texture alignments are slightly off when viewed with stock textures because you've been building with a texture pack.
Yeah I would highly recommend that you not install any texture packs etc. in the installation folder where you will be working on a contest mission. That way you will create and see what the people playing your mission see.
Also, you don't have a year any more, there is only 6 months left.
Ah OK, that makes sense and I better get started with only 6 months left.
Plenty of time to come up with a mission, but you'll probably want to reel in any huge ambitions. A small to medium sized level would be ideal at this point.
Darn, guess I should scrap the 2-hour extravaganza of a mission I had planned as my first mission for this. But definitely will keep the remaining time in mind in regards to mission size.
I cancel the Contest, i have other Plans with my FM. I will release my FM Next Year in Summer.
Sorry to hear it, but we will all look forward to the mission when it does get released.
damn, the contest has been cancelled? Thanks a lot terra!
Seeing as how we are over halfway through the time period, I'm asking all authors working on entries to post here or PM me to let me know so I can get a rough head count of where we are.


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American Crow by John James Audubon, Plate no. 15
Something to Crow about:
The Mental Bandwidth of Crows and Their Relatives
Presented by Jim Cox, Stoddard Bird Lab Director, Tall Timbers Research Station
Saturday, October 5, 2019
Pebble Hill Plantation Learning Center
Did you know that crows are extremely intelligent and have the largest brain to body ratio among all bird species?
Did you know they are some of the only animals capable of making and using tools?
Join Jim Cox, Stoddard Bird Lab Director at Tall Timbers Research Station, for a fascinating program on how the intelligence of crows sets them apart from other birds. With more than 120 species of crows across the world, southwest Georgia is home to only two; the American Crow and the Fish Crow. Jim will discuss how humans and crows have engaged with one another, highlighting the Native American perspectives, Colonial and Industrial Ages, and what we know about them today.
Following the discussion, Jim will lead a field trip on the grounds of Pebble Hill in searchof groups of crows demonstrating their unique behaviors.
Tickets are $10 Pay in advance by calling: 229-226-2344
Cash or check will be accepted at the door.
Events at the LEARNING CENTER
Saturday, October 15, 2019
Something to Crow About: The Mental Bandwidth of Crows and their Relatives
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Dating the Pebble Hill Plantation Baseball Film
Working Like a Dog
Setters on a Heather Covered Heath, Arthur Wardle
A new exhibition created by Genesee Country Village & Museum premiered at the John L. Wehle Gallery
Rose show weekend at Pebble Hill
Pebble Hill is offering a 20% discount off both Grounds and Main House admission tickets during Rose Show weekend (April 26-28).
Join us for a tour of our beautiful historic grounds and Main House to round out your fantastic Rose Show Weekend!
Working Like a Dog Featured in Antiques and the Arts Weekly
Call to make your reservation to bring a class to experience this South Georgia Plantation.
Sunday, February 18th, Pebble Hill Plantation will be hosting Kathy Mattea in concert. This concert is part of Florida State University's Opening Nights Performing Arts series.
Due to the concert, the main house will be closed this day for tours. Our grounds will be open for visitors from Noon – 5:00 P.M.
For information about Opening Nights: https://openingnights.fsu.edu
"Wild in the Country" will close April 29, 2018
November 3, 2017 – April 29, 2018
An important exhibition of sporting and wildlife paintings, drawings and sculpture, on loan from the Genesee Museum in Mumford, New York, will be on view at Pebble Hill Plantation, the historical plantation and Museum located in Thomasville, GA, November 3, 2017 – April 29, 2018. "Wild in the Country" will present the 'Big Four' – arguably the four most influential wildlife artists of the 19th and 20th century -- Bruno Liljefors, Wilhelm Kuhnhert, Carl Rungius and Bob Kuhn.
These four painters changed wildlife painting, transforming the genre into an art form filled with sweeping and innovative portrayals of the natural world. galleries of Sporting Art. The Loan Exhibition from the Genesee Museum is the first in a Both the Genesee Museum and Pebble Hill Plantation are regarded as two of the nation's premiere new program of exhibitions that Pebble Hill Plantation will host from associated museum and art institutions in the United States.
"We are delighted to have the opportunity to host this wonderful exhibition from the Genesee Museum here at the Pebble Hill Plantation," comments Whitney White, Executive Director of Pebble Hill Plantation. "These seminal artists were responsible for pushing the boundaries of traditional wildlife painting, and have inspired artists and art lovers to the present day. It is an extraordinary opportunity for art lovers in the region to see these works in Southwest Georgia with the backdrop of Pebble Hill."
Pebble Hill Plantation's Artistic Legacy
Dating from the 1820s, Pebble Hill Plantation is the historic Gilded Age hunting retreat of the prominent and socially conscious Howard Melville (Mel) Hanna Family of Cleveland, Ohio, who acquired the property in 1896. Hanna gave Pebble Hill to his daughter Kate Benedict Hanna Ireland Harvey who owned it until 1936, and converted it into a hunting retreat. She then bequeathed it to her daughter Elisabeth (Pansy) Ireland Poe, one of the twentieth century's most renowned sportswomen. Mrs. Poe owned PHP until 1978. She coupled her interest in equestrian activities with her interest in fine art to amass one of the nation's most outstanding collections of Sporting Art. With an excellent eye for quality and the ability to select the very best that came on the market, Mrs. Poe decided that Pebble Hill was to become a museum upon her death. In 1956, she formed the Pebble Hill Foundation anticipating the creation of Pebble Hill Plantation as a museum open to the public. This transition happened following her death in 1978; the foundation has managed and maintained the plantation ever since.
While the plantation is steeped in the culture and tradition of a hunting estate, the magnificent 26,000 square foot neo-classical structure is filled with fine art, antique furniture, superb porcelain and fine china, crystal, silver and other artifacts collected by the owners.
The family's thoughtful choices and faithful stewardship have allowed Pebble Hill to continue as a vibrant link to the historic plantation era and the sporting lifestyle which continues to defines this region.
2018 Rose Show Special
April 26-29
Enjoy a 20% discount on all Pebble Hill Plantation regular tour fees!
Thomas County Middle School visits Pebble Hill
This week the Thomas County Middle School 5th grade class visited Pebble Hill Plantation. This was the fifth year that the middle school has come to tour the plantation for a day of learning and fun. The 300 plus students came to the museum to see the plantation site which was once the home of Elisabeth Ireland Poe. Lori Curtis, Education Coordinator for Pebble Hill, said, "We always look forward to the students coming each year. They bring their contagious energy and enthusiasm which motivates us to make each year better than the year before."
While at the museum the students were led by docents to learn about the history of Pebble Hill, the way of life for the people who lived and worked here, and the role it has played in Thomasville's history.
Gail Trotter, Thomas County Middle School teacher said, "Pebble Hill is a unique opportunity to explore the technological advances from the early 20th century and the sustainable community that existed. Many students are unaware of this treasure in their own backyards, and we are grateful to the Pebble Hill staff for sharing this piece of local history with us."
The Unique and Irreplaceable Old-Growth Forests of the Red Hills Region
Enlightening Bites Lecture Series
Friday, Dec 1, 2017
Flipper Room, Thomas County Public Library
12 P.M. to 1 P.M.
Pebble Hill Plantation and the Thomas County Public Library are pleased to announce the upcoming Enlightening Bites program, The Unique and Irreplaceable Old-Growth Forests of the Red Hills Region on Friday, December 1 at 12 Noon in the Flipper Room of the library. The program is being presented by Jim Cox.
Thomasville and surrounding areas in southwest Georgia were once dominated by extensive old-growth forests that featured wide-girth, centuries-old trees. It's hard to grasp the extent and appearance of these forests in today's world, but small pockets of old-growth exist here and there that provide valuable insights into what was and what might be again with restoration. In the case of the forested areas once dominated by longleaf pine, southwest Georgia has some of the best examples of old-growth pine forests anywhere on earth and nearly 20% of the total acreage that remains. These facts underscore the unique qualities of the Red Hills region and provide testament to the exemplary land stewardship that has been practiced. The presentation will discuss some of the unique ecological qualities of old-growth forests of the region and why it's important to think more seriously about restoring old-growth characteristics, where appropriate, on public lands.
The Enlightening Bites Lecture Series is co-sponsored by Pebble Hill Plantation and the Thomas County Public Library. Attendees are invited to bring their lunch. Drinks are provided. The series is free and open to the public.
Field Trip with Tall Timbers Research Station's, Jim Cox
Saturday, December 2, 2017
This trip will complement the Enlightening Bites lecture that will take place this Friday, Dec. 1, 2017 at the TCPL.
Saturday's field trip begins at 9:00 AM and will feature a wagon tour of one of the region's few remaining old-growth stands of longleaf pine. The stand is located on Melrose Plantation and features 200-year-old trees, pockets of native groundcover containing phenomenal species richness, and cavity trees used by the imperiled Red-cockaded Woodpecker. Participants will learn about the unique characteristics of old-growth longleaf forests as well as get first-hand looks at some of the special plants and wildlife these forests support. Each tour will last approximately 1.5 hours.
The event is free, but reservations are required. Call Lori Curtis at Pebble Hill Plantation: 229-227-5390
We recommend long pants and comfortable shoes.
Bring your camera and binoculars and join us.
Wallace Goodman, Director, retired after 18 years of service. According to Pebble Hill Foundation Board member, Nancy Ireland Stahl, "Wallace came to Pebble Hill in 1999.
Welcome. . .
Jess McGuire
Jess McGuire, Wildlife Biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources recently began a new assignment in the Thomasville area, including Pebble Hill Plantation. McGuire, along with Jim Cox, Tall Timbers Vertebrate Ecology Program Director, were at Pebble Hill Wednesday afternoon to acquaint McGuire with PHP employees and the nesting areas of the Red Cockaded Woodpecker. (Pictured left to right: Jess McGuire, Jim Cox)
Congratuations, Rita
Our Main House volunteer docent, Rita Kelsay, has now volunteered over 100 hours with us! Volunteers are almost unheard of these days and to have one as dedicated as Rita has been, it is something really special.
Featured News
A Toast to the Munnings
Celebrating the return of Pebble Hill Plantation's signature masterpiece by Sir Alfred Munnings, The Artist's Wife and Isaac. The piece has been on exhibit at the National Sporting Library and Museum in Middleburg, Virginia for the past six months. Read More
Class Field Trip
Second grade students at Scott Elementary took a field trip to Pebble Hill Plantation which proved to be both fun and educational! Teachers at Scott expressed that Head Docent,Lori Curtis and her staff did an awesome job of providing students with a memorable experience! Students were engaged by using maps to locate places on the grounds of Pebble Hill. The scavenger hunt tested students' knowledge of concepts and provided teachers an opportunity to extend learning after returning to the classroom. The visit to Pebble Hill generated lots of discussion and students were anxious to write about their experiences! Scott's second grade teachers are already looking forward to taking their students to Pebble Hill Plantation for the 2014-2015 school year.
Home School Group Visit
Thanks Four Oaks Home School Group for touring with us on October 3.
Korean War Veterans Visit
Recently, Pebble Hill was visited by a group of Korean War veterans from the USS Rehoboth. The group was back together for a reunion. Among the participants who honored Pebble Hill with a visit were Bill Galle, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jim Weston, Kewanee, Illinois, Pat Ferrell, Los Altos, California, and Syd Cammenga, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Read More
New Intern
Michelle Sunset is completing a 320 hour internship as part of her M.A. in Museum and Cultural Heritage Studies at Florida State University. She will be graduating in May 2014. She earned her B.A. in History from the University of North Florida. Having spent the summer interning at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Miami, she is working towards a future career in the museum/historic home field. Currently, Michelle is working on cataloguing and organizing the Pebble Hill archives.
Munnings Out in the Open
The National Sporting Library & Museum is hosting an exhibit called "Munnings: Out in the Open," which includes Pebble Hill's Munnings painting "My Horse is My Friend: The Artist's Wife & Isaac." The Munnings returned home after this exhibit on September 25, 2013.
New Events Manager Hired
Cara Dollinger becomes part of the Pebble Hill Plantation staff, following the promotion of Whitney White to Main House Museum Manager. Read More
Whitney White Promotion
The Pebble Hill Foundation Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the promotion of Whitney White to Main House Museum Manager effective July 1. Read More
Herpetology of the Red Hills
Join Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Biologist, Phil Spivey, for an adventure in herpetology you won't soon forget!
Saturday, June 22
9:00 A.M. - Noon
The program will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Pebble Hill Learning Center. After a presentation and hands-on experience, participants will complete the program by driving their vehicles to Pebble Hill's longleaf pine forest and wetland habitats where Mr. Spivey will lead them on an adventurous field trip to search for these fascinating creatures.
Have you ever wondered what that strange snoring sound was coming from a nearby pond or what unique critters lived below the tannic waters of a southwest Georgia wetland? Put on your wellies and wading pants and join Mr. Spivey for an adventure in herpetology you won't soon forget! Learn about the reptiles and amphibians that call southwest Georgia home while exploring some of Pebble Hill's wetland habitats, gopher tortoise burrows, and longleaf pine forests. Participants will need to dress appropriately for hiking and exploring wet areas.
Enlightening Bites
Lecture Series, 2019-2020
Bring your lunch and enjoy this stimulating series of lectures on subjects of interest in your area. The 2019-20 season features fascinating guest speakers representing a wide range of subjects to pique your interest. This year marks the eighth season this series has been offered free to the public, thanks to the efforts of Pebble Hill Plantation and the Thomas County Public Library.


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A few images for you today from Adriana's BiB (Baby in Belly) session.
It makes me so happy to see families grow. I first met Adriana and Leon six years ago, and I've worked with them through their engagement, wedding, and the birth of their first child. And now we're back to welcome their second boy. And Adriana seems to get even more beautiful all the time. It was a beautiful, quiet morning in the park, and the sun streamed softly through the trees.
And then we were interrupted by the cutest photobomber ever. Baby ducklings with their Mama, following us as we walked along the path.
This family is so sweet. We had a spectacular morning together and I'm happy to say they're now a family of Four!


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You can access the Internet at Kozminski University by connecting to wireless network (WiFi). But in order to be able to do this you will have to configure your connection properly.
The first step is to choose the appropriate WiFi network. Below you can find a list of wireless networks available in KU with short description of each one of them.
eduroam (edu-cation roam-ing) is the roaming infrastructure used by the international research and education community. By participating in the eduroam project our staff and students can benefit from free access to the Internet during a visit in many scientific and educational centers around the world without the need to change the configuration of your devices.
During the configuration of the network on campus, the IT department faced the difficult choice between the simplicity of the connection, and security of your data. After long analysis, we decided that your safety is our highest priority and therefore we decided to resign from the previously applied system (that is still used at many other universities). This system leaves a dangerous amount of access points open and is accessible for each person. Instead, the new WiFi at KU encrypts all connections using a secure WPA2-Enterprise. This ensures the security of your data, but also requires a preparation in order to connect to a WiFi network.
This procedure is quite complicated, but it has to be done only once. It is similar for all common operating systems, but due to small differences in this place you can find detailed instructions, which will help you to connect to WiFi, depending on what operating system you have. Instructions for most common Windows operating systems and Apple Computer are listed on the bottom of this page.
Below you can find short list of settings, which will allow you to connect to WiFi at Kozminski University:


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Tag Archives: processed food
A Grain of Truth: How the Government Pays You to Eat Junk Food
Posted on 12. Nov, 2012 by Andrew Frezza.
Why would the US Government and USDA continue to push grains, grain-based products, and vegetable oils on the American people if their recommendations are only leading to rising obesity and disease rates? The answer may lie in subsidies. The Environmental Working Group has compiled a list of the most financially supported subsidies in the US […]
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The Most Painful Cheat Meal Ever
Posted on 04. Feb, 2012 by Tony Frezza.
It pains me to write this article. Literally, I'm in an excruciating amount of pain right now. The culmination of 60 stomach-ache-free days has hit me like the Unstoppable train. Where were ya on this one Denzel? It's four'o clock in the morning and I struggle to remember a time in recent history when I put […]
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Why Bread and Other Wheat Products Are Not Paleo
Posted on 12. Jan, 2012 by Andrew Frezza.
If there's one thing I have realized about spreading the good word of the Paleo Diet, it's that Americans LOVE their bread. You can take away their ice cream, you can take away their candy, you can even take away their beer, but don't you dare touch their bread! I honestly can say that about […]
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10 Most UN-Healthy "Health" Foods
Posted on 02. Nov, 2011 by Andrew Frezza.
I talk to so many people who are trying to lose weight and clean up their diet, and so many of those people are failing to see any progress. Most of those people are convinced that the reason they can't lose any weight is because they enjoy beer or wine too much, eat too much […]
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Mission: Eliminate the Killers in Your Pantry
Posted on 27. Oct, 2011 by Tony Frezza.
I threw away a trash bag full of food! At the time, I didn't realize the great importance of this mission to my Paleo diet. Two months later, I can't believe I didn't do this sooner! I've noticed three very important benefits to my lifestyle. I spend much less money on processed foods at the […]


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TPS is pleased to announce the launch Transport Planning Day 2020.
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All run periodic meetings and seminars.
Open to all those studying or working in transport planning, or related fields, on a professional basis.
As part of our Transport Planning Day campaign, our Chair and Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Fellow, Lynda Addison OBE has written a blog for the RSA on why we need transport planning and how communities can get involved.
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Give a male garter snake a taste of estrogen and watch out, as the hormone turns these lads into the sexiest thing on the block, attracting dozens of other males eager to mate.
The finding, published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, has implications for understanding the environmental impact of compounds that mimic the effect of estrogen, found in some chemicals and pesticides.
Estrogen, the researchers found, is key to a female's release of pheromones and thus, reproduction.
Here's how it works: For the red-sided garter snake, picking up a mate takes but a second and a flick of the tongue. When a male detects a possible mate nearby, he licks the female with a quick flick of his tongue.
Researchers say that the chemical cues exuded by the females, called pheromones, are so strong that it takes but an instant for the male to determine the other snake's species, sex, population, reproduction condition, size and age. In fact, the males are totally dependent on these pheromones for snake reproduction.
Every spring, tens of thousands of these garter snakes emerge from their limestone caves north of Manitoba, Canada, for mating. Intense competition ensues, as males swarm (and tongue) female snakes in an effort to be the first to mate with her. The frenzy appears as twisting balls of snakes called mating balls.
The males tend to choose the larger, more mature gals, because these females can produce more babies; they also have a slightly different chemical signature in their pheromones. While young, small females do get action, they aren't the preferred mates.
Once they mate, the females emit a different pheromone, confirming "no more sex." That causes other males to lose interest and leave the area.
In the new study, the researchers implanted male garter snakes in their natural environment, each with a capsule that raised their estrogen levels to approximately match those of female snakes. After one year of these estrogen supplements, the male snakes started secreting a pheromone that seemed to cause other males to swarm to them, forming clumps of writhing snakes tangled together. Apparently, the estrogen caused the males to secrete "female" pheromones.
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"We thought this might work, but we were surprised the results were so compelling," study researcher Robert Mason, a professor of zoology at Oregon State University, said in a statement. "The amount of estrogen the male snakes received was nothing unusual, just about what a normal female would produce."
The other males, in fact, preferred the male snakes with boosted estrogen levels to the small female snakes, the researchers found.
When the researchers stopped giving the males estrogen, they reverted back to their normal behaviors.
This work was supported by the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
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The Polar-Polo-Turtle Neck Throwback
The dress itself is really comfortable to wear. With the fabric being faux suede it's particularly lightweight and the pockets are a welcome addition to my wardrobe. I must admit, wearing a jumper under my dress does make me a feel a little chunky, but when it's keeping me toasty in winter months I won't be complaining. Both the dress and the jumper totalled just under £30 together, which is pretty impressive considering similar dresses in Topshop would set you back around £45 for the dress alone.
Now we just need the weather to make its mind up be consistently cold so I can wear this every day….


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Iolanda Celikkol knows the power of a good pet. The Toronto-based 45-year old suffers from osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, and says were it not for her dog Rayne, a two-year old Labrador retriever/Great Pyrenees mix, she likely wouldn't get out of her home during the day. "Without my four legged friend I wouldn't do anything," she says. "She makes me more social and she makes me more active."
A new study is finding many tangible physiological benefits to pet ownership. Conducted by Erika Friedmann, a professor and human-animal interaction expert at the University of Maryland, the study followed cat and dog owners over 50 years of age in the Baltimore area suffering from mild hypertension to determine the effect pets have on blood pressure levels.
Throughout Friedmann's study, pet owners were tracked every 20 minutes of their waking hours on three different days over a three-month period using ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. The participants also recorded how often their pets were with them.
After analyzing her preliminary data, Friedmann says her findings are showing that pet owners had lower blood pressure when their pets were present in a variety of situations. In the wake of a recent report by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada revealing that high blood pressure and obesity have risen dramatically, especially among younger people, more Canadians might benefit from a four-legged friend.
Friedmann has also conducted studies that found people of all ages experience reduced stress responses in mildly stressful situations when in the presence of a pet. For instance, her subjects felt more comfortable engaging in small talk when a friendly animal was present. "The presence of a pet can moderate these responses and if repeated over time that has the potential to slow the development and the progression of hypertension (high blood pressure)," Friedmann says.
Alan Beck, director of the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University in Indiana, calls pets a positive distraction. He says they are stimulating enough to hold our attention without being stressful. "We're in the present (with a pet) and we can't worry about the past or the future -- so much of anxiety is the mind worrying about the past or the future," Beck says.
Friedmann agrees, explaining that a pet forces people to focus on something outside of themselves and their problems, even if only for short-term intervals. Having a furry companion around can also motivate people to exercise and increase fitness levels.
Rebecca Johnson, director of the Research Center for Human Animal Interaction at the University of Missouri, has been studying community residents of all ages who walk shelter dogs once a week for the past four years. Johnson found that by participating in weekly walks volunteers increased their physical activity outside of the dog walking program and felt motivated to think more about their personal fitness.
In a separate study, Johnson looked at residents from retirement facilities who walked shelter dogs five days a week for 12 weeks and compared them with other retirees who walked with human companions. The study found the dog walking group gradually increased their speed by 28 per cent, whereas the human walking group only increased their speed by four per cent.
In addition, while the dog walking group grew more enthusiastic and motivated, requesting an earlier start so they could beat the heat and provide their dogs with longer walks, the human group often discouraged each other from walking and complained about such factors as the heat.
"It's the motivation that's important," Johnson says. "There are physical benefits if you make a commitment to your dog. You just have to realize animals need to be walked and reinforcement from the animals and exercise feels good." Celikkol, whose physical limitations prevent her from working, is able to walk her dog and enjoy social interaction with Rayne at her local dog park.
She says owning a dog helps her relax, gives her a sense of security and makes her happier overall. "She (Rayne) picks up my spirits," Celikkol says. "You know how you can depend on a family?" In the same way, she says, "you can depend on a dog."
Want the benefits of being around animals without the responsibility of owning one?
Volunteer at a local animal shelter where there are many opportunities to walk a dog, cuddle a cat or pet a rabbit.
- What are the benefits?
If you take part in a dog walking program at a shelter, you'll help increase a dog's chance of adoptability, according to Shawna Randolph, spokesperson for the Edmonton Humane Society. Not only do dogs need exercise but they need human contact and to get out and be socialized, she says. And you might shed a few pounds while you're at it.
If you're not a dog lover, but would still like to interact with animals, there are other ways to get involved.
"Cats and rabbits, rodents, guinea pigs, all need regular socialization and cuddling from humans," Randolph says.
Studies have shown people can lower their blood pressure simply by stroking an animal.
- How do you get involved?
Contact your local humane society or Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. You'll be required to go through an application process and attend an orientation session.
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With my thirty......cough ...5th birthday coming up in 2 weeks I thought I would post alittle something featuring women born the same year as moi.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
With my thirty......cough ...5th birthday coming up in 2 weeks I thought I would post alittle something featuring women born the same year as moi.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
~Artof Letter Writting
The Letters You Keep
Tell us about a letter you've kept and you could win a Crane Stationery wardrobe valued at $500.
Some letters are destined to be saved and savored for years. For more than 200 years, Crane has provided canvases for the words that mean the most.
To celebrate the tradition of letter writing, we welcome you to share a treasured letter that you've received and kept. One winner will be awarded a Crane stationery wardrobe for all of his or her correspondence needs, valued at $500. Crane will award $250 worth of Crane stationery to three runners up. Contest ends May 1st. The winner will also receive a copy of Crane's Blue Book of Stationery as well as signed copies of books by our esteemed guest judges Letitia Baldrige and Samara O'Shea.
Note: Please do not send us the actual letter at this time. Should your entry be chosen as a finalist, Crane will contact you via e-mail and arrange to receive a copy of the correspondence you describe.
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Sunday, April 20, 2008
My Friend Jennifer is making these sweet little dolls & selling them on Etsy. Check them out :)
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Inspired by vintage wedding cake toppers on Etsy. So cute from seller MissAvocado.
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Friday, April 18, 2008
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Chocolate Face Mask Recipe
1/3 cup cocoa
1/4 cup of honey
2 tablespoons of heavy cream (sour cream will work as well)
3 teaspoons of oatmeal powder
Mix all the ingredient until the mass in consistent. Apply on the face, gently massaging it so that oatmeal can start exfoliating the dead skin cell layer. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and rinse off with luke warm water.
In case you are wondering, there is a reason oatmeal and honey are added to this mix. Similar to its use in body scrub recipes, oatmeal it is recommended for sensitive skin, but can be used in preparation of facial masks for any skin type, as well as for preparation of facial exfoliants as it is gentle on the skin, yet highly powerful.
Honey on the other hand, is a great anti-bacterial agent, deeply cleanses your skin and opens up clogged pores. Now that you know all these benefits of chocolate, not only can you be guilt free while eating it, you can prepare an excellent chocolate face mask recipe and aid to your skin's youthful look and nourishment.
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Sunday, April 13, 2008
~Audrey & Cake
- "Let's face it, a nice creamy chocolate cake does a lot for a lot of people; it does for me." ~Audrey Hepburn
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Sunday, April 6, 2008
~Healthy eating on the go
Nutrition 4-1-1
Want to know how many calories are in that McDonald's Big Mac or Starbuck's Caramel Macchiato before ordering? Next time you're standing in line at your favorite chain restaurant, use your cell phone to text "diet1" with the name of the restaurant and menu item. Within seconds, diet.com's Nutrition on the Go service will send you a reply listing the calories, total fat, carbohydrate, and protein in the requested food. Then you can decide if your midday snack is worth the calories BEFORE chowing down!
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The #1 bulkhead gets a large, 8" diameter hatch. Because access to this hatch will be tricky (one has to reach through bulkhead #2, between the mast and the hull side) I went with Seadog's lever latch model rather than a screw-in style. The good folks at Duckworks Boat Builders Supply like it, so I'm giving it a try.
Then I attacked Bulkhead #4. I punched two 5" holes in it.
It took a significant leap of faith to hack away at these parts, but that's all behind me now. I think... I might... be possibly... ready to go 3D. Maybe. More to follow.


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The Sisters Brothers
Written by Patrick DeWitt
Published May 14, 2011 |
FICTION / Literary
About this book
The Sisters Brothers
Anansi Book Club Editions
Patrick DeWitt
Winner of the Governor General's Award for Fiction, the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize, the Prix des libraires du Quebec and the Stephen Leacock Medal. Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, the Scotiabank Giller Prize, and the Walter Scott Prize.
Hermann Kermit Warm is going to die: Eli and Charlie Sisters can be counted on for that. Though Eli has never shared his brother's penchant for whiskey and killing, he's never known anything else. On the road to Warm's gold-mining claim outside San Francisco -- and from the back of his long-suffering one-eyed horse -- Eli struggles to make sense of his life without abandoning the job he's sworn to do.
Patrick DeWitt, acclaimed author of Ablutions, doffs his hat to the classic Western, and then transforms it into a comic tour-de-force with an unforgettable narrative voice that captures all the absurdity, melancholy, and grit of the West -- and of these two brothers, bound to each other by blood and scars and love.
About the Author
Patrick DeWitt
PATRICK DEWITT was born on Vancouver Island in 1975. He is the author of three critically acclaimed novels: Undermajordomo Minor, Ablutions and The Sisters Brothers, which won the Governor General's Literary Award for Fiction, the Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize, and the Stephen Leacock Medal, and was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the Scotiabank Giller Prize. He lives in Portland, Oregon.
Awards and Praise
- Long-listed IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, 2013
- Winner CBA Libris Award: Fiction Book of the Year, 2012
- Winner Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize, 2011
- Short-listed Google Play International Author of the Year, 2012
- Commended Publishers Weekly Best Book, 2011
- Winner Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association Book Award, 2012
- Commended Amazon.ca Best Books: Editors' Pick, 2011
- Winner Governor General's Literary Award: Fiction, 2011
- Short-listed Walter Scott Prize, 2012
- Winner Oregon Book Awards: Ken Kesey Award for Fiction, 2012


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Right now, this instant, would be a most excellent time to be having a lovely, three-hour lunch at The French Laundry.
We can, and do, dream. After all, Yountville, home to one of the world's most famous restaurants, is probably in the thick of a beautiful California wine country fall. The dishes on the chalkboard are assuredly seasonal. And Thomas Keller, the man behind The French Laundry, continues to be a leader in all things related to modern American cuisine.
Chef Keller is not at his Yountville landmark at the moment, however; he's on tour with "ad hoc at home," his new cookbook. And he's making his one and only Los Angeles stop at the Williams-Sonoma in Santa Monica. Time/date: Monday, November 9th, at noon.
This is the Williams-Sonoma at 1600 Montana Avenue. If you're a Kellerian, or you too wish you could just slip out of work or errands and teleport to Yountville for lunch, you'll want to make for the signing to meet a great chef.
If you just can't make it to Santa Monica, he will be headed for Costa Mesa on Thursday, November 12th.


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Sweet memories last forever and there is no better way to preserve them than to have them captured on film. If you are having a headache determining the photography concept for your wedding photoshoot, we have made things a little easier for you with 25 Wedding Photos Of Singaporeans to inspire your photoshoot. If you have already created loving memories for your wedding, do pass it on for friends or relatives who need them.
1. Traffic Stopping Shot In Hong Kong
2. Shining Bright Like A Diamond
3. Flowing Dress Against The Louvre, Paris
4. Just Be Natural
5. Let's Journey Life Together
6. Dreamy & Whimsical
7. Right At Our Backyard
8. Our Tree Of Love
9. Lady With A Horse
10. Wow With Simplicity
11. Garden Of Eden
12. Henna Art
13. Don't Ask Us Where They Took This
14. F1 Fanatics
15. Love That's Craved In Stone
16. Kampung Love Daze
17. Hard To Believe Its Cameron Highlands
18.Dance In Mystical Forest
19. Starry Starry Night
20. Sometime A Gorgeous Piece Of Sky Is All It Takes
21. Let Love Roam Like Wild Horses
22. Hearts In Monochrome
23. Floating Orbs
24. Go Local
25. Don't Peek
We hope you enjoyed our selection of 25 Wedding Photos Of Singaporeans and they have in one way or another inspired your personal wedding photoshoot. Do share with us your favourite photo in the comments section below.


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Crystal Journeys NT
Details & Facilities
Hours: 8am to 8pm 7 days a week
Crystal Journeys NT tours, based in Alice Springs, provide unique relaxation, meditation, spiritual & creative workshops using the elements, in nature's Red Centre.
Is your life too busy?
Have you lost touch with nature?
Would you like to find or rekindle your passion, have fun, paint and create?
Come on a magical journey to the heart of Australia, Alice Springs and discover the power of Crystals.
Kerrieanne Holani's 'Crystal Journeys' spiritual workshop on wheels, is unlike any other Red Centre Tour. Four different journeys a year, focused on; Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. Each one begins with a special Smoking Ceremony, performed by local Aboriginal Elders.
Travel to some glorious locations, stay overnight, learn about Crystals, do fun activities and chill out. All accommodation and food is supplied.
Map & Directions
Return transfers are included with every tour.
Cancellation Policy
We request that you please read over the following terms and conditions before booking one of our tours. Please ensure you have also read and understand the itinerary and requirements of the tour you are booking. By booking you agree to the conditions of travel set out below.
All of our prices are in Australian dollars (AUD) and include GST (Australian goods and services tax).
30 days or more prior to departure – 25% cancellation fee on full cost of tour/package
21-29 days prior to departure – 50% cancellation fee on full cost of tour/package
Within 20 days of departure – 100% cancellation fee on full cost of tour/package
All booking amendments must be emailed to [email protected]
The following applies to changes to tour type or departure date of an existing booking:
8 days or more from departure – $50 admin fee as well as any difference in tour prices will apply
Within 7 days of departure – full cancellation fees and the full cost of the new tour will apply Please note: if you fail to join a tour join it after departure or leave it prior to its completion no refund will be given.
We aim to have healthy quality meals provided on our tours. However remember we are in the desert so a little flexability is sometimes necessary and part of the uniqueness of this place.for Any special dietary requests please let us know when booking If you have a food allergy (eg peanuts) please advise at the time of booking and carry any necessary medication with you on tour.
It is mandatory that all travellers take out travel insurance in the booking process to protect you from costs of illness injury and/or cancellation fees. Again this is the desert where sometimes natural events etc can happen that are out of our control.
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"In the beginning….."
A Sermon preached on the First Sunday of the Season of Creation
Saints Andrew and Matthew – Wilmington, DE – October 7, 2012
(the Rev'd Dr.) Elizabeth Kaeton
Good morning! It is such a treat to be with you this morning on this first Sunday of the Season of Creation. I've had the privilege of serving two congregations which had something to do with the launching of this particular liturgical innovation. Back then, many people laughed at us and thought we were, like, tree-hugging Episcopal Granola-heads. That was before "being green" or "going green" had more to do with money than it did with the environment. I like to think people got green – with envy. So much so that imitation has become the highest form of flattery. It's a wonderful season! I'm so pleased to share it with you!
I'm also delighted to see that you have chosen for your lessons two of my favorite Nativity Stories: The birth of creation and the coming of The Word made flesh. From my perspective, these two stories make the two accounts of the birth of Jesus – beautiful and lovely, conflicting and confusing as they are – pale in comparison.
The story of the birth of creation begins as any good story does, "Once upon a time…." Okay, so the actual words are "In the beginning….," but there is something of a child in all of us that knows when we are about to hear a good story. We find ourselves wanting to sit cross-legged on our little mats, all in a circle, our ears ready to hear the words, "….when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light."
It's a wonderful story even if, scientifically, it can't be proven. The poetic power of the story carries us over rational thought, just the way it's supposed to, bringing us deeper into the mystery of God and creation – just the way it should.
My second favorite nativity story is from John. Oh, I confess to have the same romantic attachments to the stories in Matthew and Luke that many of you do, but John gets right to the heart of the matter. "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being."
It's beautiful, poetic Christology, which, I think, is really the only way to understand the mystery of Jesus. Of course, it's important to assert that Jesus was a human being and had human parents and was born poor and vulnerable, but for me, those are just details. Jesus is the Word who was with God, and he was the Word who is God. You can believe what you want about the miracles of Jesus, including His resurrection, but if you don't believe in the Incarnation, nothing else really matters, does it?
That same Word that brought creation together is the Word who dwells with us – in us – and knows our delights and our joys, our pains and our sorrows, our deepest loves and our fervent hates, our fretful anxieties and our jubilant expectations.
It's hard to take that all in, isn't it? Some of us would rather have the traditional Nativity story, which normalizes things and makes it easier. Me? I love the mystery and the unknowing of it all.
Which leads me to the mystic Hildegarde. A sickly child, the youngest of ten, she suffered what we now know must have been debilitating migraine headaches and, as a result, had many visions and spiritual auditions. At a young age, she was sent to live in a convent and grew from a sickly child to become one of the strongest spiritual leaders and healers in the history of the church.
I am struck by these poetic words of hers: "The fire has its flame and praises God. The wind blows the flame and praises God. In the voice we hear the word which praises God. And the word, when heard, praises God. So all of creation is a song of praise to God."
I live on the marshes of Rehoboth Bay in Long Neck. Most mornings, even before my eyes open and my feet hit the floor, I am awakened by the sound of the gulls crying their Hosannas to the Lord of Life. When I follow their chorus and look out my window, I see the morning sun dancing a joyful "Gloria" on the water. I listen to the soft slap of the waves on my deck in a humble, supplicant "Kyrie" for things, done and left undone. All creation praises God, their Creator, each in their own way – as Hildegarde says, "singing their own song of praise."
How do we sing praise to God? How do YOU sing praise to God? How does the song that is our lives become one in harmony with the rest of Creation? How do some of our thoughts, words, and/or actions strike discordant notes that wrinkle the brow of Gaia, Mother Earth?
Here's what I think: I think that the Word that was with God in the beginning, and the Word that is God, loves words. The Word loves it best, I think, when we string words together to make stories. Indeed, scientist and poet Muriel Rukeyser wrote "The Universe is made of stories, not of atoms."
So, let me tell you a story of creation that was written by a modern mystic, poet and Jungian psychoanalyst, one Clarissa Pinkola Estes. Here is her story about the creation of stories. Imagine pulling up your mat, sitting with your legs crossed and place yourself in the sacred circle and listen: Once upon a time……there were no stories.
"How did stories come into being? Ah, stories came into the world because God was lonely.
God was lonely? Oh yes, for you see, the void at the beginning of time was very dark because it was so tightly packed with stories that not even one story stood out from others. Stories were therefore without form, and the face of God moved over the deep, searching and searching – for a story. And God's loneliness was very great.
Finally, a great idea rose up and God whispered, "Let there be light." And, there was a light so great that God was able to reach into the void and separate the dark stories from the stories of light. As a result, clear morning stories came to life and evening tales as well. And God saw that it was good.
Now, God felt encouraged, and next separated the heavenly stories from the earthly stories, and these from the stories about water. Then God took great joy in creating the small and the tall trees and brilliantly colored seeds and plants, so that there could be stories about the trees and seeds, and plants, too.
God laughed with pleasure, and from God's laughter fell the stars and the sky into their places. God set into the sky the golden light, the sun, to rule the day, and the moon, the silver light to rule the night. And in all, God created these so that there would be stories about the stars and the moon, stories about the sun, and stories about all the mysteries of the night.
God was so pleased with these that God turned to creating birds, sea monsters, and every living creature that moves, every fish and all the plants under the sea, and every winged creature, and all the cattle and creeping things, and all the beasts of the earth, according to their kind. And from all these came stories about God's winged messengers, and stories about ghosts and monsters, and tales of whales and fishes, and other stories about life before life knew itself, and about all that had life now, and all that would come to life one day.
Yet, even with all these wondrous creatures and all these magnificent stories, even with all the pleasures of creating, God was still lonely. God paced and thought and thought and paced and finally! It came to our great Creator. "Ah, Let us make human beings in our image, after our likeness. Let them care for, and be cared for in return, by all creatures of the seas, all those of the air, and all those of the earth.
So God created human beings from the dust of the ground, and breathed into their nostrils the breath of life, and human beings became living souls, male and female God created to them. And as these were created, suddenly, all the stories that go along with being completely human also sprang to life, millions and millions of stories. And God blessed all of these and placed them in a garden called Eden.
Now God strode through the heavens wreathed in smiles, for at least, you see, God was lonely no more. It was not stories that had been missing from creation, but rather, and most especially, the soulful humans who could tell them."
I think, each time we tell our stories, God smiles and laughs and something in us is released into the cosmos, bringing new life to the rest of creation and deep into our very souls.
When we live into – and out of – the Gospel story, bringing justice and liberation to all of God's creatures and creation, Jesus smiles and laughs and something in us is released into the cosmos, bringing healing and hope to the rest of creation and deep into our very souls.
When we create stories and poems and art and music and sculpture and instruments and tools and ideas, and concepts, The Holy Spirit smiles and laughs and something in us is released into the cosmos, bringing new life and a new spirit to the rest of creation and deep into our very souls.
And, all three members of the Trinity laugh together, and that laughter, that joy, that creative energy, I believe, is what is at the center of the universe, allowing it to renew and give birth to itself again – despite our human penchant for foolishness and arrogance which make our relationships with each other and the rest of creation toxic, and pollutes the face of the earth.
And that, my friends, is the best Nativity Story. Ever. Indeed, I think the laughter and joy at the center of the Universe – when heaven and earth laugh and rejoice together in creation – may well be God's favorite Nativity Story, too. Amen.


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It's a European band called Hypothetical Prophets from 1982. YouTube calls this song "Person to Person," but I knew it as "Personal Announcements," featuring lyrics taken from personal ads. This critique of the non-personal nature of modern relationships concludes with a wicked last line (if you can make it that far). The music is minimalist electronica and suffers from the fairly common poor production of the time. And the video images date it even more. But oh, how cool this was for me as an impressionable young lad trying to find himself through music.
Westword article from 1999.)
Like so many great things, I discovered Teletunes by accident. For those geezers out there who remember, television was a different animal back then. PBS stations were actually a viable entertainment choice for a teenager, if only because on Saturday mornings, once you were too old for He-Man and Smurfs, you might look for something different. As you turned the dial past the crap offered on ABC, NBC, CBS and the two other local stations on the air, you might come across something a bit interesting on PBS. I came across Talking Heads "Once in a Lifetime."
I hadn't seen many music videos before then. We didn't have cable, and my only experience seeing MTV was a few times at a friend's house after school. So when I came across David Byrne's skinny nerd dancing like an epileptic in front of a green screen, I was hooked on Teletunes. Every Saturday morning, when I didn't have an early soccer game, I would usurp the television and watch two hours of music videos. Then, when we got our first VCR, I taught myself to set the recording timer and started recording the show every Saturday and Sunday morning. When I had the time, and when none of my siblings was bugging me to watch the My Little Pony or Ghostbusters cartoons, I would sit and record videos. I filled many a blank video cassette this way, but sadly have only been able to hold onto one of them over the years.
Teletunes didn't show the big production videos by Michael Jackson and Madonna. They played what they called "progressive alternative" music. Videos by REM and Depeche Mode and The Cure were staples. They once claimed that Devo's "Beautiful World" was the best video ever. Ironic lyrics sung over juxtaposed images of beauty and destruction: What would Kanye have said about that?
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Eventually I realized that I didn't care much for the videos themselves. Most of them were produced on a shoestring budget and even the ones that were technically proficient (say, Peter Gabriel's claymation "Sledgehammer") were still just boring. I especially couldn't stand any video with the band on stage lip-syncing and fake-playing their instruments while the crowd screamed at them. I blame MTV. What started as ground-breaking didn't take long to turn stale. Like everyone else, I was entertained by the huge concept videos; who doesn't get a kick out of Twisted Sister's "We're Not Gonna Take It" video? But most videos were not like this. And everybody knows that MTV quickly lost any interest in music. This resulted in bad music being hyped by brainless videos.
Thus, I watched Teletunes not for the videos but to discover cool music.
There were the Hypothetical Prophets (who, admittedly, were not the greatest band), but I also encountered some exceedingly non-traditional stuff like the Residents and the Art of Noise and Tom Waits. Proto-goth Kommunity FK and early no-wave Sonic Youth. Or cool dance music they'd never play on the radio like Cabaret Voltaire or Moev. This isn't the music that is today associated with 80's alternative. But it helped form the person I am today.
Now watch this video:
It's a passable 80's synthy-poppy song, but if I ever meet Bill Paxton, I have my opening line: "I loved you in Martini Ranch." Watch this video closely and see if you can recognize a couple of other middling sex symbols from the 80's.
Without Teletunes, I never would know this information. I've recently come across The Teletunes Nostalgia Blog. Most of the songs posted are from the nineties, which is after I'd gone to college and found other ways to get in touch with swell new music, but it's still a great trip down memory lane.


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Saturday, January 28, 2006
7 comments:
- Stephanie said...
I love elliptical machienes. Loads of fun to be had. I haven't gotten my cheque yet. :(
- 8:37 pm
Personally I can't take much more to do with Tom Cruise. After his comments about knowing the history of phscyology I have been really irked with him and have been boycotting anything to do with him. Not that my own personal war against him will really make any impact its fun to try!
- 8:43 pm
Beware the flaming vending machines!! I am not sure of the connection, but I suspect a conspiracy of nefarious and evil origins. Can it be a mere coincidence that the Conservatives take power and then the vending machines mysteriously burst into flames? I think not. And as for the "firefighters"…did anyone check their credentials? I assure you, the vending machines were a ruse.
Words that I always think I've misspelled even when spelled correctly:
- Misspell (how that for ironic?)
- Satellite
- Roquefort (I usually just say "Bleu Cheese" instead)
Good reference to Shatner's work…my favorite would be his "I am Canadian" parody. BRILLIANT!
All the best, watch out for those vending machines.
- 11:10 pm
- Stephanie said...
monica - I too am boycotting Tom. He's a lunatic. That Matt Lauer interview was hilarious and scary at the same time. So if two of us are boycotting, that's way better than one!
- 1:58 am
An elliptical machine, a fly rod, hmmm... if you combine the two it sounds like some nifty sex toy.
Throw in some squirrels with talking heads eating broccoli and you have a serious chance at the Cannes Film Festival next year!
On a serious note, I'm inviting William Shatner to my first DIBBQ (Desert Island Barbeque). Really.
- 2:25 am
- Barbara Bruederlin said...
Stephanie - what are you planning to do with all that moolah?
Monica and Stephanie - I've never liked Tom Cruise, so I've kinda always boycotted him, but I'll boycott even harder now. He is a turd.
GOB - you may be onto something there. Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they're not out to get you. I'm not aware that anyone actually checked the credentials of said "firefighters", although I'm sure the girls were trying to check to see if they had waxed their chests. Damn those Conservatives!
I'm all excited for you to receive those mixes now, because, without giving too much away, may I tease you with these words: William Shatner and Henry Rollins.
Michelle - I was getting all excited about the elliptical-fly rod combination, when Jerry corrected me that it was actually a reel that he wanted to buy. Now I have to rethink the whole design of the aforementioned sex toy (and frankly, I'm not sure if it will ever be as good as the original proposal).
What do you suppose Bill Shatner will wear to the bbq? Oh I hope it's his Captain Kirk outfit!
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