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New Zealand director Andrew Adamson achieved his initial success as director of not one but two Shrek films, but truly came into his own helming the hugely successful and visually audacious first chapter in Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe.
Now Adamson returnsd to the director's chair on the more complex Prince Caspian. The director discussed the challenges of bringing this book to cinematic life with Paul Fischer.
Question: Right. When you started this quest to bring Narnia to the big screen, with Lion the Witch, did you always envision that you would do the next one, or did it take some convincing to do that?
Adamson: No, I always contemplated that I might. I think towards the end of the last one I thought there was, but didn't really, more as a responsibility for the kids and in talking to the audience during the last production, I felt there was a pretty likely occurrence that I would. With her, she was eight years old when I started the first film. I wasn't quite ready for my kids to be grown up and handed off to someone else.
Question: In terms of the books, was Caspian always the logical successor to Lion, the Witch?
Adamson: It is likely, because of the age of the children. It is the one he wrote next. I think he wrote Horse and His Boy, actually, the fourth one, but chronologically it happens during the reign of High King Peter, and so on. He reordered them according to a letter that a kid had written to CS Lewis. But we always contemplated making them in this order.
Question: What was the different challenge in adapting this book to the screen as opposed to the first one?
Adamson: This book is not as cinematic in its structure and writing. You know, the last one was pretty much a finite structure that we could sort of work into three-act structure. This one was , a lot of it was told in retrospect. The beginning of the film starts with the Pevensies, then you meet Trumpkin, and Trumpkin spends 40 minutes or so of film time, you know, telling the Pevensies what happened with Caspian. And in the meantime, Caspian is just kind of away in the background fighting against Miraz and Little [INAUD]. So it was more difficult to kind of figure out how to make that visceral and more of a linear experience, and not have so much exposition told off screen. So it sent us in the direction of the three faceted story, or stories that we've filmed together.
Question: Is it a responsibility for you as a screenwriter as well as a director to be cognizant of the fans of these books in doing an adaptation?
Adamson: It's not a difficult responsibility because I was a fan and am a fan of the books. So in some degree I've always been respectful enough of this material that I want to be true to it thematically, tonally, and in terms of the major, memorable events. That being said, you know, I obviously have no problem going off book at times and, you know, little things as much as, I think in the book, Reepicheep mentions the idea that they should just attack Miraz's castle. Well that I think gave me license to create a whole sequence in which they do attack Miraz's castle. But I've always tried to find something within the book and draw something from it and make sure it still feels like it belongs in the world and the story.
Question: Were you also aware of the technological advances between the two movies? Because it seems like there's an awful lot more of that in this film than there was in Lion, the Witch?
Adamson: Well, certainly I stay very attuned to what was happening and then also just looked to try and push the boundaries a little bit as you always do. I mean, to me the biggest advantages or advantage, I should say, is obviously with the River God and what we're able to do with scanline effects with that simulation. That was a very difficult thing to achieve. In addition, although I was very happy with where we go with Aslan and I thought he was very photo real and the wolf and so on were very photo real, to the point where we went from a real wolf to a CG wolf and nobody would no. So you sort of think, well where can I go further? To me this time it was about interaction with the characters. You know, being able to have Lucy roll around playing with Aslan, and to have her hands in his mane, those kinds of things are very difficult to achieve, that actually buy you this believability that we didn't quite get to maybe in the same way last time. So it's sort of being aware of those things helps you to tell the story much better.
Question: How do you decide on the casting of this film? The villains and of course Caspian?
Adamson: At a certain point I decided that I wanted the Telmarines to be of sort of Mediterranean, they come from pirates that seemed to be in the direction of how much of the piracy happened in the Mediterranean area, and you know how probably their biggest fear was the conquistadors, and how would that influence their way of being. That really just led me to looking at casting sort of internationally, and in Latin speaking countries, and that led me in the direction of wanting Caspian to be very different than Peter. Although they go hand in hand, I wanted Peter to be very different and Caspian to be something else, so there was a definite contrast there.
Question: How did he come up with Ben Barnes?
Adamson: Gail [Stevens], our casting director saw him onstage in History Boys in London, and she was very taken with him, thought he looked great and thought his performance was really good, and got him to put himself on tape. Turned out he was a huge fan of all of the books but was really excited about playing the role. We met in LA, we both flew to LA and met there. I just was very taken with him both in terms of what he got from the character and the performance, and then just who he is as a person.
Question: Have you noticed how much the four kids had evolved as actors since the first time you worked with them?
Adamson: I think they've all grown really well, both physically and in terms of who they are as people. I think in terms of their performances, I'm particularly proud of Will in this film. I mean, I'm proud of them all but I think Will [Moseley] is somebody that's grown so much. He'd never done anything before the first film, and I think he really holds his own in this film, both in an action sense and also in the weight that he has to carry as, you know, a character that's sort of getting off on his own ego, to the point of ultimately letting go and handing over his kingdom to somebody else. That's a big emotional curve for a character to carry and I think he does it very well. But I think, you know, Skandar [Keynes] as well, Skandar has gone from being a little boy in the last film to being this really smart, intelligent young man who comes across as really sort of shrewd and clever and capable in this film. So, I think they've all grown really well. Anna [Popplewell] kicks butt. She's gone from being this little schoolgirl to being this warrior Princess. And then, you know, Georgie [Henley] I just think is like, has just continued to grow as a character and a person.
Question: When I was at Sundance I spoke to Tilda [Swinton], and I asked her if she was going to be in this movie, and she said she died in the last one. So she was either and extremely good liar–and I will get back to her the next time I see her—
Adamson: She is going to kill me! We talked about this. We had this whole idea that the White Witch was going to be a surprise, I didn't want the audience to know. I thought we were going to be doing the big thing with the Brits, OK, no spoilers on the White Witch and we'll keep her as a surprise. And we get to the point we're marketing the film and Disney marketing guys go, you have to let us show the White Witch. We've just found that the audience really wants to see her again, they loved her from the last film. So I reluctantly agreed, forgetting the fact that I'd asked Tilda not to tell anyone she was in the film. So yeah, she's going to kill me for that I think.
Question: How do you think you have gone, the filmmaker from Shrek to this? Are you aware of your growth as a director?
Adamson: You know, I think you always try and improve on what you did last. In some ways In some ways I see some really strong parallels between Shrek 1 and Shrek 2, going from this very simple naïve film to something that's much more complex on a character level, it being a similar parallel here. I think the last film was a little more pure, simplistic and symbolic, and I think this film is working on a more complex character level, and certainly logistically more complex. And probably larger.
Question: In the last one you were plagued with all this press about the film's religious persuasion, rightly or wrongly. Are you relived in a way that that kind of subtext is not going to be as prevalent this time around?
Adamson: Certainly. I mean, the last one was dealing with the resurrection story, I know we dealt with that last time, and what are the consequences of dealing with that particular story, which is existent in so many different cultures and religions. But certainly it became a more pressing issue in the US, more so than anywhere else, I have to say. I certainly didn't deal with a lot of press on that anywhere else. But I think, you know, CS Lewis never had intended for it to be allegorical, although it's influences by his beliefs and a lot of people take it as pure allegory. Although I do not think it was intended to be, so. This film is a victim of that same allegorical reference if you want to put it that way. I think the last film spoke for itself in that it succeeded with a secular and nonsecular audience. I think and hope this film will as well.
Question: As a director, do you think you've put the Chronicle of Narnia behind you after this film, or will you return to these stories?
Adamson: Well, I'll stay involved in them but as a director I think I've got other things I want to achieve. I could make Shrek movies and Narnia movies the rest of my life, but I want to take time off and think about something different to do next.
Question: Any ideas?
Adamson: Yeah, no, there's little stuff that's bubbling away, but I'm going to just take some time to see what bubbles to the surface. But it's going to be something a lot smaller.
Question: Do you enjoy working in New Zealand?
Adamson: I do. I find the crews there really great. My kids are now, my oldest daughter is at school age so some degree I want to give her a chance to be somewhat stable for a little while, so there's a lot of good reasons to work there. On the other hand, it depends really on what surfaces and where I need to make it.
Question: How nervous are you about this movie opening during, another tent pole summer film for Disney?
Adamson: It's a big summer this summer. I think there's some really good films out there. I'm obviously, I think it's better for all of us. You never know how much the films are cannibalizing on the box office. But I feel pretty strongly about the film. I think, so far the feedback I've got is that it's a better film than the last one and I hope that's true. Talking about growing as a filmmaker, that's what you always hope. But, you know, only time will tell, really.


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- Sides would be free to play longer series (four or five Tests) should they please - so the Ashes could continue in exactly the same way.
- Sides would also be free to play Tests against countries outside their division; New Zealand would therefore be able to play around 20 Tests against sides in the top division (when they were outside) every four years. This is only slightly less than they do at the moment. The Ashes, for example, would continue in an identical way even if Australia continued their slump and were relegated.
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My favorite flower is the Iris! This one is beautiful. Oh, they smell so wonderful. The peonies here in Colorado are only half way up so far. Really late in this altitude. Your garden is just lovely, Greta! Thank you for posting this. I can smell the fragrance!ReplyDelete
I also really like the Iris. There are such varieties now! I wish the had a longer season.ReplyDelete
Beautiful flowers. Iris was my stepmother Mildred's favorite and also my Aunt Irene's. They both had lovely ones in their gardens. Thanks for sharing yours.ReplyDelete
I love peonies!! I have one that I got from my Mom. She still has several they were her Mother's and made several moves over the years.ReplyDelete
My Mom remembers her mother having them when she was growing up. My Mom is almost 85 so these peonies have been around awhile!
When I was a kid my grandmother always wanted to take some to her mother's grave.
Oh, I'm so glad you all enjoyed the picture! I could talk flowers all night long. And irises and peonies are some of my favorites (along with columbines and sweet peas). I knew I had to take some pictures before the usual happens - a combination of pounding rain followed by an early searing heat often cuts our iris season short.ReplyDelete
Just look at those Iris. I had some beautiful ones and a summer or two ago, transplanted them to what I thought was a better spot. They have never bloomed! I think you and I are kindred spirits in the garden.ReplyDelete
Thank you, Linda. I will also go to great trouble for my irises - every few years I do one of the most disgusting chores in gardening there is, scraping iris borers out of the iris roots. I love flowers, but there aren't too many I would do that for.ReplyDelete
Probably not many people out there who actually used irises (and poppies) in their wedding . . . but I did! Luv the irises!ReplyDelete


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You've put months into having your trade show booth designed. Now it's finished or very close. You walk around your new booth like a proud parent when it suddenly dawns on you; you need promotional handouts to go with it! Where to start, though?
The key to a great promotional handout for a trade show event is that it provides needed information about you and your business. But for it to stick, in other words, not get thrown in the trash, it has to have something a little more than just information. #workfromhome
One of the very best ways to make sure your trade show booth handouts don't get thrown away but will stick is to put an offer or coupon of some kind in them. Coupons that a person can use after the trade show event practically guarantee your handouts won't get thrown away. After all, your customers will want to use the coupons!
Sweepstakes and raffle offers also work well and assure your handouts will be read, kept and, better yet, used. To get someone's attention these days means you usually have to give them a little more than just information. They want STUFF. And so having a simple sweepstakes or raffle offer in your trade show booth handouts means that your handouts are more likely to be read and held on to.
And here's a great tip that many people forget. By using this sort of trade show booth handout, you have the opportunity to gather names and addresses. And it's so easy! You can use them for follow up using direct mail, email newsletter and other marketing promotions long after the trade show event is over.
This is an important part of marketing, using any venue or medium. Follow up is essential. What? You thought you'd just do a trade show event and make some sales and that would be it? What about the potential customers who only need a little nudging or who may not need your product or service now, but will in the future? Are you going to just let them get away?
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The year's first local case of an animal infected with the rabies virus was confirmed this week in a raccoon that on Jan. 22 attacked at least one family dog off Alexander Street in Winder.
A Winder police officer responding to a noise complaint about barking dogs in the vicinity found the sick raccoon, which was behaving aggressively, and destroyed it. Testing confirmed the animal had been infected with the lethal virus.
The Barrow County Animal Shelter staff is urging pet owners to get their animals vaccinated.
"Please help lessen the chances of losing a family pet and make sure your pet is currently vaccinated," said Danyal Harper, senior animal control officer, in a press release. The Barrow County Code of Ordinances requires all dogs, cats or ferrets that are at least 3 months old to be vaccinated against the rabies virus.
To read the full story, see the Jan. 30 edition of the Barrow Journal.
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Druids are very well known to do a variety of roles depending on the talent tree assigned by their player. They can turn into trees and do some wicked raid healing, they can turn into cats that do some nice physical DPS, then there's the Moonkin or Boomkin (which isn't a pleasant sight when dancing) for some massive magical DPS, and there's the bear which we all know can take on the role of tanking. Though they are not particularly popular in the tanking department, they usually do a pretty good job in raids and dungeons.
Now that Cataclysm is just months away (we hope), what can we expect from our fearsome furry feral tanking friend as new abilities and stat systems are introduced in the game?
Druid tanks have a couple of changes that range from "huh" to "whoah!" It's just a matter of how druid tanks utilize these abilities to their advantage.
Now we all know by now that most stats that we've become attuned to are being scraped out or being integrated to the main stats. Block Rating, Dodge Rating, Hit Rating and attack power are either down the sink hole or combined to the core stats such as Strength, Agility, Intelligence, and so on. This makes gearing pretty easy but a little mindless to most of the players.
Along with that, Bear druids will also have Rage Normalization just like the Warrior class. Rage Normalization standardizes the amount of Rage gained for every attack made or attack received. Bear tanks would have to rethink their strategy in pulling and maintaining aggro during an encounter.
A couple of abilities will also be added to the Druid in general, let's check 'em out and see if they're useful for our Bear form:
Thrash (Level 81): Thrash deals damage and causes all targets within 10 yards to bleed every 2 seconds for 6 seconds. The intent here is to give bears another button to hit while tanking. Talents will affect the bleed, such as causing Swipe to deal more damage to bleeding targets. 5-second cooldown. 25 Rage.
Thrash is basically a filler for the Bear tanks to utilize coming from comments that Druid tanking has become less dynamic and boring. It's a cool ability that gives the druid more abilities to grab aggro from a mob, especially during boss-encounters when adds spawn. However, the cost of 25 Rage can become a bit of a let-down considering Rage farming getting complicated. Some Druid tanks might consider other options rather using this Thrash (no pun intended. Lol).
Stampeding Roar (Level 83): The druid roars, increasing the movement of all allies within 10 yards by 40% for 8 seconds. Stampeding Roar can be used in cat or bear form, but bears might have a talent to drop the cooldown.
Pretty neat ability for the tank and the melees if they want to rush in the boss all at once, though it may cause trouble since the tank is still trying to establish threat. From the 3-minutes cooldown, it's not as appealing as it looks in the beginning, but once you spend a talent point or two (we hope not), you're free from the long CD. This ability is more PvP oriented but can still be of some use for PvE.
Wild Mushroom (Level 85): Grows a magical mushroom at the target location. After 4 seconds the mushroom becomes invisible. Enemies who cross the mushroom detonate it, causing it to deal area-of-effect damage, though its damage component will remain very effective against single targets. The druid can also choose to detonate the mushroom ahead of time. This is primarily a tool for the Balance druid, and there will be talents that play off of it. No cooldown. 40-yard range. Instant cast.
Basically a DPS ability. It is possible to use it for threat generation, but doing so might pull unwanted adds. Better leave this ability to DPS experts.
In a nutshell, these abilities may be DPS-driven rather than a gift for the tanks, but again, it's just a matter of how to use them.
The bear form of the druid will also be seeing their own unique Mastery Bonuses:
Damage Reduction: Pretty much a no-brainer here, but more details have yet to be released.
Vengeance: Similar to other tank classes, Vengeance is an ability that allows the tank to keep up with the DPS so as not to lose threat to high-DPS team members. Vengeance allows up to 10% increase in Attack Power and works once the tank receives damage from an opponent.
Savage Defense: Although there are no further information given by Blizzard, most likely it will be a buff that increases defense and allows the tank to do damage once they've been hit, a little more like the Thorn ability.
Druid tanks have a lot of changes in store for them come Cataclysm. The stat changes and Rage Normalization will definitely be something to think about when doing a pull and a rotation. Ability wise, we won't be seeing much for our beloved bear tanks as they continue to become a lackluster for new players or new tanks. We have yet to see the Druid tanks step up to the plate and manage keep up with the other tank classes, especially the Paladin.


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Exclusive to UBS: stock-market transactions via WAP for all e-banking clients.
After a successful pilot phase, UBS is today launching e-banking wap for all e-banking clients, making it one of the first banks in Europe to enable stock-market orders to be issued simply and securely on over 80 stock exchanges via WAP mobile phones. The service also allows clients to carry out foreign-exchange transactions, make account transfers and call up account and custody account information. UBS is thus recognizing the growing demand for independence and mobility.
UBS e-banking wap - the product
UBS e-banking wap provides access via the UBS home page to UBS e-banking, UBS Quotes and personalized functions (storing the contract number for e-banking, enabling simplified access to a personal list of securities in UBS Quotes, selecting a language).
Exclusively to UBS, UBS e-banking wap clients can check on their account and custody account balances, place, monitor and cancel stock-market orders (buying and selling) and carry out account transfers or foreign-exchange transactions. UBS Quotes on WAP is available in four languages. All UBS WAP services are free of charge.
Security is paramount
UBS can already guarantee its clients the highest possible level of security with WAP, meeting the high Internet standards imposed by the Swiss banks (WTLS, 128-bit encryption and authentication with server certificates). It is one of the first banks in the world to provide a connection via its own WAP "Secure Gateway", at present the only viable solution for secure, end-to-end connections. UBS clients require special settings for their WAP mobiles that can be configured manually or via SMS message. Once the secure connection has been established, the authentication is made - as in UBS e-banking via Internet - by means of the contract number, password and scratch list code. At present, only the Nokia 7110 mobile fulfills the security standards set by UBS. It is likely, however, that the majority of mobile phone manufacturers will meet these security requirements in the near future.
The launch of UBS e-banking wap was preceded by a comprehensive series of security tests. Once these had been completed, UBS started a pilot project on 18 July to test the stability of the system. The results were encouraging, and UBS is now pleased to be one of the first banks in the world to offer its e-banking clients even greater independence and mobility!
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According to Glamour magazine, one of this season's most wearable fashion trends is cheerful color block. Another colorful fashion trend is raw red beet salad. Wouldn't you love a dress this color?
Raw beets are nutrition powerhouses: They're packed with folate, fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. In this salad, they're tossed with protein and fiber-rich lentils and a zesty lemon vinaigrette, making it a satisfying and stylish vegetarian meal. If you really want to be cutting-edge, then make it vegan by omitting the feta cheese.
Raw Beet, Lentil, and Pistachio Salad
Makes 4 servings
Printable recipe.
2 large red beets, washed and peeled
2 cups cooked brown lentils
6 Kalamata olives, chopped
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
2 tablespoons pistachio nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Zest of 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1. Using a cheese grater or a food processor with the appropriate attachment, shred beets. Place them in a medium bowl. Add cooked lentils, olives, feta, and nuts, and lightly toss.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, lemon zest, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Pour over lentil-beet mixture. Serve at room temperature.
You might also enjoy these beet recipes:
Pickled Beets with Feta recipe from A Thought for Food
Chilled Corn and Golden Beet Soup recipe from No Recipes
Fresh Beet, Feta and Pistachio Salad recipe from Worth the Whisk
Warm Bulgur Salad with Beets, Fennel and Oranges recipe from Food Blogga
Red Rice Salad with Roasted Beets, Cherries and Nuts recipe from The Perfect Pantry


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May 7-17th. TBA Locations
Basically gonna hit the Central California Area between Santa Cruz and a bit north of SF, plus if sherm or anything inland is game, I'm there.. Maybe south a bit. Pimso area.? WHOKNOWS??? like always we chase the wind so basically I'll go were the conditions are ideal.. That means I might be in a sick location near you!.. with 2010 Slingshot. RPM/Key HD/DARKO/Surfboards/LE GOLD 30" die-cut SSS BALL DECALS, ect...
Since this is a TBA event...Idea One of the best ways to track the progress of the demo is to follow me on twitter. Updates with locations will update everyday, as so will the forum subject.
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The Biodiversity Management System (BMS), launched today at the Nagoya Biodiversity Summit, represents a major milestone of the fruitful collaboration between Holcim and IUCN. The BMS provides a set of recommendations for the systematic integration of biodiversity into the building materials company's operations.
The five members of the Independent Expert Panel, set up through the IUCN-Holcim partnership agreement, have finalized their proposal for a BMS and presented it to the conservation community convened in Nagoya. The principal purpose of the BMS is to include biodiversity systematically in all planning and operational processes of the company. It is expected that the BMS will encourage others to follow the IUCN-Holcim model of collaboration.
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I have worked for Employee Assistance Programs for 20 years. I have met with many people who were having trouble in their careers or at their jobsite. Troubles can be personality problems, pay problems, job satisfaction, outsourcing, company takeovers, and harassment. In some cases, we need to figure out how to help you stay in your work situation because of things like finances, impossibility of job change, and inability to move. In other situations, we need to figure out how to most effectively help you move into your next career path, whether that is from a current position or unemployment. Don't hesitate to contact me to discuss where to start.
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Careers are integral to the identities of many people, while for others careers are simply means for attaining a happy life. Whether you're developing your first career or looking to switch careers, I use a combination of assessment batteries and counseling to explore my clients' goals, preferences, and aptitudes to identify their career path and develop a plan for achieving it.
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Spafford is located in Onondaga County, New York. It has a land area of 32.69 square miles and a water area of 6.51 square miles.  The population of Spafford is 1,676 people with 652 households and a median annual income of $75,357. .
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This climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. This climate type is found on the eastern sides of the continents between 20° and 35° N and S latitude. In summer, these regions are largely under the influence of moist, maritime airflow from the western side of the subtropical anticyclonic cells over low-latitude ocean waters. Temperatures are high and can lead to warm, oppressive nights. Summers are usually somewhat wetter than winters, with much of the rainfall coming from convectional thunderstorm activity; tropical cyclones also enhance warm-season rainfall in some regions. The coldest month is usually quite mild, although frosts are not uncommon, and winter precipitation is derived primarily from frontal cyclones along the polar front.
The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa". (Humid Subtropical Climate).
The average temperature for the year in Jackson is 59.5°F (15.3°C). The warmest month, on average, is July with an average temperature of 78.7°F (25.9°C). The coolest month on average is January, with an average temperature of 39.9°F (4.4°C).
The highest recorded temperature in Jackson is 105.0°F (40.6°C), which was recorded in July. The lowest recorded temperature in Jackson is -8.0°F (-22.2°C), which was recorded in January.
The average amount of precipitation for the year in Jackson is 46.5" (1181.1 mm). The month with the most precipitation on average is July with 5.2" (132.1 mm) of precipitation. The month with the least precipitation on average is April with an average of 3.2" (81.3 mm). There are an average of 106.0 days of precipitation, with the most precipitation occurring in July with 11.0 days and the least precipitation occurring in September with 7.0 days.
In Jackson, there's an average of 5.7" of snow (0 cm). The month with the most snow is January, with 2.1" of snow (5.3 cm).


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The Lost Comics of Jack Cole – Part 2 (1938)
1938 was the year that Superman appeared. It was also the year that Jack Cole became a comic book artist. Welcome to part two of my continuing survey of the lesser known (and, in some cases, virtually unknown) comics of … Continue reading


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Medicinal Foods That Can Lower Cholesterol
By Michael A. Smith, MDhigh cholesterol in one step. We were told to prescribe cholesterol lowering medications. This happened to be right when statin medications were exploding onto the market, generating billions of dollars for pharmaceutical companies.
A cardiologist once told me, "Statin medications will cure heart disease and should be added to the water." He wasn't joking and, of course, he was terribly wrong on both issues.
Statin drugs have been prescribed for almost three decades now and heart disease continues to kill more Americans than any other disease. Think about that for a moment. Big Pharma has made billions of dollars selling drugs marketed as the cure for heart disease. Yet, in 2012, heart disease remains our number one killer. What happened?
Well, the answer is twofold. For one, there are many heart disease risk factors, of which high cholesterol is only one. Secondly, taking a drug without making any significant changes to lifestyle is asking a lot from one drug. So what's missing?
By the Way, Eat Less FatNow to be fair to conventional doctors, many of them did advise their patients to eat less saturated fat. Of course, this was more of an afterthought that went something like this, "Oh and by the way eat less fat." No education. No nutritional consultation. Doctors yesterday and today command their patients to take a statin drug and eat less fat. And people today continue to die. Go figure.
And here's the kicker: It turns out that the advice to eat less fat may have been wrong anyways. Now, doctors were giving advice they thought was correct. However, new research shows that eating targeted foods known to lower cholesterol may actually work better than just limiting saturated fat from your diet. Let's take a look at the study.
Medicinal Foods Beat Low Fat DietsConsuming specific "medicinal" foods known to have a cholesterol-reducing effect are more helpful to reduce LDL-cholesterol than sticking to a low saturated fat diet, according to the results of a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in late 2011.1
In a multicenter trial, 351 men and women with elevated serum lipids were randomized to either a control group who received six months of dietary advice concerning low-saturated fat diets or were placed on a diet rich in foods like plant sterols, soy protein, soluble fibers and nuts — all of which have been associated with lower cholesterol.
While participants who adhered to the low fat control diet experienced a 3% reduction in LDL-cholesterol, those who received the medicinal foods had on average a 13% decrease in "bad" cholesterol. This is an impressive win for food.
The researchers concluded, "This study indicated the potential value of using recognized cholesterol-lowering foods in combination. We believe this approach has clinical application. A meaningful 13% LDL-cholesterol reduction can be obtained after only 2 clinic visits of approximately 60 and 40 minute sessions."
Targeting Cholesterol with FoodAre you trying to lower your cholesterol? Try a menu similar to the one below for three months and let us know how it works out for you.
- Sprouted grain cereals
- Whole grain cereal bars providing 4-6 grams of fiber
- Protein, like 1 egg, with whole grain toast
- Greek yogurt with sprouted grains or other whole grains
- Baked oatmeal with honey
- Coffee or water
- Lean proteins, like chicken or fish, with whole grain or high fiber breads and leafy greens
- Salads with lean proteins and nuts and olive oil vinaigrette
- Fresh vegetable soup with whole grain bread and dark berries
- Fresh fruit kebabs, hummus and whole grain crackers
- White fish marinated in lime juice and Dijon mustard
- Water or apple cider vinegar with water and stevia or iced tea
- Baked chicken and wild rice with onion and tarragon
- Baked salmon with Southeast Asian marinades
- Grass-fed beef and vegetable kebabs
- Broiled trout with tomato and red onion relish
- Broiled white sea bass or any broiled fish with couscous
- Grilled chicken salad with olives and oranges
- Mediterranean-style grilled salmon or tuna or any fish
- Water or apple cider vinegar with water and stevia or red wine or iced tea
- Nuts like walnuts, almonds and pistachios
- Fresh fruit cocktail and cottage cheese
- Baby minted carrots and tomatoes
Do you have any favorite heart-healthy recipes that include medicinal foods? Please share them with us in the comments.
- JAMA. 2011 Aug 24;306(8):831-9.


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Began Playing Disc GolfI began playing object disc golf in 1972. I was training Killer Whales for Sea World and between shows / training sessions I would get the other trainers together and make up a game hitting trees, park benches, whatever. We put together a club with a small trophy that would rotate to each winner. We would play weekly in parks like Presidio, Kate Sessions, and play night golf through the museums in Balboa Park.
First Disc My first disc was a yellow 119 Frisbee. I loved that disc. It was magic. Then they started making golf discs and I started throwing Stratus and Phantom discs.
Favorite Hole at Morley: I like throwing through the trees on hole #17.
Aces: Just got my 16th ace 0n Feb.1, 2009 on hole 10.
Favorite Disc: It used to be the Orc, for Orca, get it? But now it's the Star Destroyer.
Favorite Midrange: I like both the Squall and Comet. "Don't turn over a turnover disc".
Favorite Putter: I can't put so what's it matter.
In My Bag : JK Aviar, 3 Squalls, Comet, 3 Destroyers, XD, Orc, Wraith, and I used a have a Rattler until I through it in the ocean trying to impress my girlfriend on how to throw it into the wind and have it come back to you.
Favorite Website: I don't spend much time on websites, I'd rather be playing.
Favorite Pro player: Micah Dorius and Snapper . I have enjoyed playing and sharing the game with both of them.
Tips: Learn the 3 step release, slow down and try to get rid of as many moving parts of your swing as you can. Confidence is huge in this game and the more you practice with success the better you become. Don't turn bogeys into double bogeys. But most of all enjoy yourself and others around you.


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This is Down On The Street Bonus Edition, where we examine interesting street-parked cars located in places other than the Island That Rust Forgot. When was the last time you saw an E10 Corolla?
While I've never actually been to Eureka, California, the area harbors deep personal significance to me. That's due to the incomparable Arcata Eye Police Reports Page, written by my journalistic idol, Kevin Hoover. Consider the following description of what was likely your standard-issue Humboldt County domestic dispute:
Tensions bubbled up 'twixt a man and woman like a pot of boiling oil at the everlasting donut shop. In this metaphor, they would play the donuts, bobbing in the searing grease of anger. Police dunked the drama in an eye-opening cup of disturbing the peace, clearing the shop of tensions like crumbs wiped from a pastry aficionado's double chin, leaving a surface sheen of relief.
So, here we've got a fine example of vintage Humboldt County daily-driverness, shot by Fej for our enjoyment. Even in California, you're more likely to see something like a Fiat 128 or Citroën DS than an E10 Corolla, so this is quite a find. Here's what Fej has to say about it:
I submit for your consideration a vehicle I found while driving the tweaker infested streets of Eureka, CA. I have never seen it before all I can figure out is that it is a first generation Toyota Corolla 1200, that is in pretty rough shape and spent some time in Mexico in January of 1984.


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Kleist's Crime BlotterBy Michael Lipkin and Sophie Pinkham
On the afternoon of October 1, 1810, people started gathering in front of Berlin's Hedwigskirche, where a new paper would be selling its first issue. By evening the crowd had grown so large that guards were posted to maintain order. The whole city, it seemed, had turned out for the launch of the paper, the Berliner Abendblätter. Even the king had asked for a copy.
Officially, the Abendblätter was edited anonymously. Among the city's literary elite, however, it was widely known that the paper was written almost single-handedly by Heinrich von Kleist, a young writer. Kleist's plays and novellas were written with exceptional elegance, but were preoccupied with rape, war, and natural disaster. Kleist had once enjoyed the patronage of Goethe, but after a disastrous theatrical collaboration the two writers found it impossible to continue working together. Goethe admitted that his protégé filled him with revulsion and horror, "as though a body nature had intended to be beautiful were afflicted with an incurable disease."


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Crampton Hodnet / Barbara Pym
New York: Plume, 1986, c1985.
216 p.
As it is the Barbara Pym centenary this year, I'd like to share some thoughts on some of her books, over the course of this year -- especially during the June Barbara Pym readalong that I discovered via Thomas at My Porch.
But I'm starting now with Crampton Hodnet.
I discovered Barbara Pym a while back (mostly due to Kerry Clare's blog Pickle Me This) and have really been enjoying exploring her titles. This book was the funniest one I've read so far -- it's not as leavened with melancholy or bittersweet encounters as her later books seem to be.
Taking place in the 30's, this is set in North Oxford, a community replete with professors, vicars, single women at loose ends, church functions, tea rooms and gossip. This seems to be Pym territory, and in this book it is handled lightly and with a great deal of humour. There is a varied cast of characters -- Miss Dogget and her companion Miss Morrow, who are boarding the new curate Mr Latimer; the Cleveland family, Professor (Francis), Mrs. (Margaret) and daughter Anthea; numerous Oxford students; senior library assistant Edward Killigrew and his aged mother, and many more. The drama involves primarily minor aspects of life, for as Miss Morrow notes, "Clever people were inclined to be fond of spiteful gossip and intrigue."
There is much made of the love lives of all of the interacting characters, married or not. One element has to do with the sudden infatuation that Francis Cleveland has for his student, Barbara Bird. After he has confessed his love to Barbara in the library (with Killigrew lurking in the background ready to pass on the gossip) he returns home:
"Francis, you're looking so odd," said Margaret, glancing up from her novel. "Have you got indigestion?"
"I don't think so," he answered shortly.
"Then it must be the effect of the British Musuem," she said.
That was exactly it, thought Francis, suddenly blaming it all on the British Museum. Everyone knew that libraries had an unnatural atmosphere which made people behave oddly.There are numerous tempests in teapots here, and yet more serious things, like Francis attempting to run off to France with his student, are met with light reproof and the proverbial stiff upper lip by his family. The year has its dramas but as it nears its end, Miss Morrow (whose viewpoint carries much of the book) notes that nothing really changes, that the players who are leaving their circle will be replaced by others much the same, and life will continue along the same path for everyone. Perhaps this isn't such a comforting idea to Miss Morrow herself, but she has made her peace with her position.
The story is full of pretensions and expectations being deflated, comical misunderstandings, disappointed love, and lots and lots of tea and academia. It is charming and entertaining even while skewering its own self-satisfaction with Pym's particular wit. With many amusing and quotable lines, this is one of her novels that I know will be an enjoyable reread in future.


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Someone To Care For My Children
Dear OncoLink "Ask The Experts,"
I�m a single parent being treated for cancer. How do I make arrangements for someone to care for my children?
Rodney N. Warner, Staff Attorney at The Legal Clinic for the Disabled, Staff Attorney at The Legal Clinic for the Disabled, responds:
Many states (PA and NJ included) have standby guardianship laws. They enable you to nominate someone to be guardian of your child if you become mentally and/or physically incapacitated, or die. Procedures vary from state to state. The other parent would have to consent to someone else taking this role, or would have to be shown as unfit to care for the child.
This question and answer was part of the OncoLink Brown Bag Chat Series, Legal & Financial Challenges Facing People with Cancer. View the entire transcript here.


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The Jr Nets and Brooklyn Nets held an exhibition at the West Morris High School in Chester NJ on March 19, 2016 with starting fullback from Detroit Lions, Michael Burton.
They also held the annual Mike Lione Wheelchair Basketball game against API systems Inc at Morris Catholic High School on March 23, 2016 in Denville, NJ at 7 pm.
Both events were well attended and all had a great time playing and learning about Wheelchair Basketball.


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A great question, since the mobile experience is inherently different than the desktop experience. Because the mobile platforms are more closed, we can't integrate into the mobile browsers and apps as easily. This means that LastPass can't "see" into those other browsers and apps in order to fill your data there, unless you're using Dolphin Browser or Firefox Mobile on Android, for which we do offer addons. The LastPass app does allow you to login, view your stored data, and tap an entry to launch it within the LastPass app, where LastPass can fill the data and you can login to your sites."I would like a lot more detail on how to make the LastPass Android app work with apps that require logons and passwords. I love how LastPass works on my laptop and desktop machines; using it here has been second nature to me. But I find myself logging onto my phone's LastPass app and cutting and pasting. Surely there's a better way?" - Keith K.
Copy-paste is one option for logging in on other apps or browsers. On Android, if you long-tap on a site entry in your LastPass app vault, you can choose the "copy username" or "copy password" options to then multitask back to another browser or app and paste there.There are, however, a few other alternatives on Android that may be more useful for your workflow.
LastPass Copy Notifications
There are two ways to activate the copy notifications:
- In the LastPass app, tap and hold on a site entry and select "copy notifications"
- The username and password fields will appear as notifications in your phone's notification bar
- Drag down the bar to tap the "copy username" notification
- Paste your username in the browser or app where you want to fill your data
- Repeat those copy-paste steps with the password
LastPass Input Method
The LastPass input method allows you to switch to a LastPass keyboard that has a special button for autofilling your passwords in other apps or browsers. To get started:
- Enable the LastPass Input method in your LastPass app Preferences menu
- Multitask to the app where you want to login
- Long-tap in the app field, and select "Input"
- Tap the LastPass option to switch your keyboard
- Tap the asterisk button in the keyboard to display any matching logins
- Select the entry you want to use, and submit the login for the app
We continue to look at ways to expand the feature set on mobile, and to expand integration with other browsers and keyboards (for example, we're waiting on Google to provide support for addons in Chrome mobile). Hopefully these tips will help improve your workflow on Android!
Have a question for the LastPass team? Let us know in comments or send us a note at marketing[at]lastpass.com. If we choose your question, you'll get a Tshirt!


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Proudly display this Beaver patch to show your Wood Badge loyalty. For all those who can claim, "I used to be a beaver".This is a great gift for your patrol at reunions or to give to your patrol as a Thank You for the great memories.
The beaver is famed for its industriousness. The English verb "to beaver" means to work hard and constantly.
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Thanksgiving Leftovers: Cranberry Pear Dessert Recipe
11.28.10 by Jackie
Thanksgiving is over and I have some leftovers from last night. We always have extra cranberry jelly, and this year I decided to turn it into a mousse. But cranberries can be a little tart, so I added pears to balance the flavor of the dessert.
When serving mousse, I always try to pair the smooth, airy dessert with something of more substantial texture. I topped each mousse with a garnish of diced pears with dried cranberries as a reminder of the flavors in the mousse, plus a sprinkle of crushed pistachio for added color and crunch. The result is a fabulous dessert that no one will guess was made from Thanksgiving leftovers!
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Grand Theft Auto V will star three protagonists. All male. Here they are.
This comes courtesy the December cover of Game Informer, which you can see in its entirety here:
This news confirms what Kotaku reported last year: both that it will be set in Los Santos, Rockstar's take on Los Angeles, and that it will have more than one playable lead character. Grand Theft Auto V is slated for Spring 2013 on PS3 and Xbox 360.


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Sleeping recommendations: Ojo Caliente, Cliff river springs, The inn & mercantile at Ojo are all down the road and are great options for staying nearby.
Time: We welcome you to join between 5:00 and 5:30 for a pre dinner drink and to explore the space. Dinner starts around 5:30 or when everyone has arrived.
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It's a new year and time for the White Camel process to begin. The White Camel awards are given each year at the O'Reilly Open Source Convention by The Perl Foundation for community-oriented, rather than technical, contributions to Perl. The list of previous winners goes back to 1999.
The nomination process is open to the public, and we welcome your involvement. If there's someone who's served to make Perl better, but not through technical achievements, please let us know at whitecamel- [email protected]. Nominations must be received by midnight on May 31st, 2007.


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Exercise can dramatically alter the rate of mental decline in elderly people with early signs of dementia, the Daily Express reported today.
The news reports are based on a small study that compared how different types of exercise may affect the mental ability of elderly women with "probable" mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI is a risk factor for developing dementia, although it does not always lead to the condition. During a six-month trial, elderly women were asked to regularly perform either aerobic exercise, muscle-strengthening "resistance training" such as weightlifting, or classes involving gentle stretches and movement. Researchers found that women who performed resistance exercises showed improvements in several aspects of their cognitive functioning.
Elderly people are rightly advised to keep active, as it helps maintain physical health. However, whether exercise can prevent cognitive decline is less clear from these results. This small study did not show that resistance training cuts the risk of dementia, nor did it set out to do so. To investigate this, it would have needed to have followed participants over a longer period and assessed whether they met criteria for diagnosing dementia rather than MCI. Also, the women's mental abilities were tested only twice, at the start of the study and after six months of exercise. Many factors may have affected how well they performed, including how they felt on the day of the tests.
This was a "proof-of-concept study", which means it was designed to provide only preliminary evidence that exercise may have an effect on cognitive ability. The results are interesting, but further research is required.
Where did the story come from?
The study was carried out by researchers from a number of institutions, including the University of Vancouver in Canada and the University of Illinois in the US. It was funded by the Pacific Alzheimer's Research Foundation. The study was published in the peer-reviewed journal Archives of Internal Medicine.
The Express's claim that exercise cuts dementia risk was misleading, since the study did not take a long-term look at whether participants developed dementia. It only compared how people who were judged to "probably have" mild cognitive impairment (MCI) performed in mental tests after six months of different types of exercise. MCI does not necessarily progress to dementia, although it is a risk factor.
What kind of research was this?
This randomised controlled trial looked at whether different types of exercise improved mental ability in elderly women with memory problems. The two types of exercises researchers tested were:
- aerobic exercise – such as walking, jogging and swimming, which generally increase the heart rate and the oxygen available to the body
- resistance training – such as weightlifting, which increases muscle strength
Resistance training is usually "anaerobic", which literally means "without air". It uses muscles at high intensity for a short period.
The researchers say that exercise is a promising strategy for combating cognitive decline and that aerobic and resistance training have been shown to enhance mental performance both in healthy elderly people and in those with MCI. However, they say that no study has yet compared the effects of the two types of exercise on mental function in older people with MCI. Therefore, they set out to perform a "proof of concept" study to compare their potential effects. A proof of concept study is intended to provide preliminary evidence on a theory.
What did the research involve?
The study involved 86 women aged 70 to 80 years old who were living in the community (not in care or a home). It is not clear how they were recruited. They were randomly allocated to either twice-weekly resistance training sessions (28 women), twice-weekly aerobic training (30 women) or twice-weekly balance-and-tone sessions (28 women), the last being a control group to compare against the aerobic and resistance training groups. They were classified as having "probable" MCI according to their scores on a cognitive assessment scale and whether they reported memory problems.
At the start and end of the study, the women took several tests to measure cognitive function. The main one was the Stroop test, an established test in which the name of a colour is printed in a different colour (for example, the word "red" is printed in blue ink). Other tests examined memory and problem-solving ability. The women also underwent functional MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans of their brains while performing some memory tasks. This is a special type of MRI that looks at changes in blood flow as an indication of changes in brain activity. Researchers also gave tests to assess the general balance, mobility and cardiovascular capacity of participants.
The 60-minute fitness classes were led by certified fitness instructors. For resistance training, both free weights and a pneumatic exercise system were used. Participants did two sets of six to eight repetitions of each exercise, with loads being progressively increased. The aerobic exercise was an outdoor walking programme, with age-specific target heart rates. The control group exercise consisted of stretching, performing a range of motions, balance exercises and relaxation techniques.
What were the basic results?
Of the 86 participants, 77 completed the trial. The researchers reported that, compared with the control group, those performing resistance training showed significantly improved performance on the Stroop test and one memory task (associative memory). Compared with the control group, the resistance group also had greater changes in blood flow in certain areas of the brain when they were tested on their memory skills.
The aerobic training group significantly improved in general balance, mobility and cardiovascular capacity compared with the control group. No other differences in test results were found between the three groups.
Two women suffered shortness of breath and four had falls, although there were no significant differences in the rate of adverse events between the groups.
How did the researchers interpret the results?
The researchers said that, in older women with memory problems, six months of resistance training improved certain measures of cognitive function as well as patterns of brain activity during mental tests, compared with women in the control group. Aerobic exercise improved physical function. According to the researchers, this provides "new evidence" that resistance training can be of benefit in people at risk of dementia. Twice-weekly sessions of resistance training could be a promising strategy to "alter the trajectory of cognitive decline" in older people with MCI.
This was a "proof-of-concept study", which means it was designed to provide only preliminary evidence that exercise may have an effect on cognitive ability. The results of this small, initial study are of interest, but further research is required.
Important points to consider include:
- The study appears to have tested mental ability only twice, at the start of the study and after six months of exercise. Many factors may have affected how well people performed, including how they felt on the day of the test.
- People in the study had only "probable" mild cognitive impairment. This was based on having a score below a threshold on a certain test (the Montreal Cognitive Assessment) and reporting memory problems. This is not a formal diagnosis of MCI, so it is not certain how many of the participants really had the condition.
- The trial only assessed performance on a variety of diagnostic tests. It did not set out to assess whether women met diagnostic criteria for dementia at the end of the study. As such, it cannot show that resistance training cuts the risk of dementia.
- It is not known how or whether the changes observed (such as improvements on the Stroop colour test and associative memory in the resistance training group) would have translated into noticeable improvements in daily life and functioning.
- The study only examined women.
While exercise is generally thought to be good for older people, further research is required to find out which type of exercise, if any, could help halt cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia.
Analysis by Bazian
Edited by NHS Website
Links to the headlines
Daily Express, 24 April 2012
Links to the science
Nagamatsu LS, Handy TC, Liang Hsu C et al.
Resistance Training Promotes Cognitive and Functional Brain Plasticity in Seniors With Probable Mild Cognitive Impairment
Archives of Internal Medicine, April 24 2012