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The freshly released DC Comics August 2014 solicitations revealed that six mainline DC Universe books are set to end that month: "All-Star Western," "Superboy," "Birds of Prey" and "Batwing," all with issues #34; and "Trinity of Sin: The Phantom Stranger," wrapping with #22, and "Trinity of Sin: Pandora," ending at #14.
"All-Star Western," "Superboy," "Birds of "Prey" and "Batwing" all launched in September 2011, as part of DC's initial New 52 launch. Going forward, this leaves 21 of the original New 52 series currently ongoing. "Phantom Stranger" was launched in September 2012, and "Pandora" in July 2013. Both played a part in last year's "Trinity War" crossover story between the "Justice League" titles.
All six series were among DC's lowest-selling New 52 books in recent months. The publisher has multiple new ongoing titles scheduled to debut imminently, including "Grayson," "New Suicide Squad," "Infinity Man and the Forever People" and a new volume of "Teen Titans," which are all set to debut prior to August.
One book that is not slated to end that month is "World's Finest": Issue #26 of that series was listed as a "final issue" in the solicitation text sent to press and has appeared as such in other outlets, but DC Comics confirmed to CBR News that designation was in error, and the title is not ending. DC declined further comment on the six books ending in August.


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GoPro HERO5
SeaLife Micro HD+ Underwater Digital Camera
PowerLead PLDH19
Everyone sees those underwater scenes in movies and thinks, "Man, I'd love to do that!" Well, that's why they made waterproof cameras. Now, you can make like Bond and get a stellar view of what's going on underwater. Taking a trip to the Caribbean? Swim in the white sandy waters and get some of the more unique shots you'll ever experience with your best underwater camera.
The Best Waterproof Camera
1GoPro HERO5 Waterproof Camera
We all know and love GoPro and their line of amazing cameras, as well as GoPro accessories. You don't have to fiddle with a standard camera in awkward angles, no more risking dropping it or being off-balance in whatever trick you're trying. They've brought their eccentric brand style to the underwater camera scene for watersports wipeouts and diving. Without an enclosure, you'll be able to go down to 33ft underwater, preview and playback footage, all from your GoPro.
You can take stunning 4K video like a professional cameraman, and up to 12-megapixel stills. Don't miss a minute from your trip—take your GoPro HERO5 along for the ride, and bring back mementos that you could never dream of. High-speed videos from the back of a jet ski, taking the dip off the high-dive—it's all possible… if you're pro enough.
2FujiFilm FinePix XP80 Waterproof Camera
Looking to get an amazing photo underwater? You're found your perfect camera. One of the hardest parts when you're prospecting about a new waterproof camera, is ensuring that the same picture you get above water can be snapped underwater. Your lens adjusts to the water ever so slightly to allow for a great photograph, and this one takes the cake on transition. You know whe your focus has to zone-in on a person in a photo, and the background is slightly blurred? You don't want that when you're looking to snap the perfect photograph of an underwater sea turtle or a passing school of fish.
16.2 megapixels gives you one of the best still images that you can possible imagine. You get to connect to your tablet or smartphone directly through the camera's Wi-Fi capabilities, so even if you were to drop your camera underwater and watch it sink down to the murky depths below, your photos would stream to your smartphone above water on the boat (the range on this depends on the different water levels). If you're going on vacation and looking to get excellent photographs of the family out on the beach, FujiFilm FinePix XP80 is your match. This is a great GoPro alternative.
3Olympus TG-5 Waterproof Camera
We've all seen Olympus products withstanding the toughest of the tough in terms of outdoor interaction. If you're looking for a waterproof camera that's going to get the job done, all without having to run the risk of breakage, you want Olympus. You get all the features you could possibly ever want, such as noise reduction and high-speed image adjusting, and you can even use this camera in climates as low as 14F. Some of us take our Olympus camera out with us when we go hunting for deer—dear of winter? Not a problem. Your Olympus camera can handle it.
Shockproof, crushproof, and waterproof up to 50ft underwater—where else are you going to get that/ Because Olympus already possesses the technology to be able to integrate all of these features into any product that they make, you don't have to pay an arm and a leg when you want a waterproof camera. Startup camera companies don't have a tight grip on the game, but Olympus practically owns it. You want quality that can stand up to any sport or activity you want to record? You want Olympus. This also makes a great gift for photography lovers.
4FujiFilm FinePix XP12 Waterproof Camera
Much like our other premiered FujiFilm camera, this one comes with many of the pros. You get an increased photograph quality of 16.4 megapixels, and the Wi-Fi capabilities to stream photos to your smartphone or tablet immediately after taking them. You don't have to carry around old cameras anymore—if you have one for your professional photography business, and one for your leisure play, then you may forget where you've stored a certain photo. Stream it all the second they're taken to your device. You can link up, and keep those memories forever.
At an attractive price point, this is the perfect gift to get if your guy is interested in photography. If you're out here looking for a Christmas or birthday present for an aspiring filmmaker, you've found the right product. Inexpensive enough to satiate your wallet, durable enough that any age group is going to be okay using it without shattering the thing on the first day. We hate that—buying a gift for someone, and they wreck it. Fujifilm puts up a fight and is great under any circumstance. Be sure to also check out our list of the best travel cameras for more great items like this.
5Bigaint 2.7 Inch LCD Screen Waterproof Camera
Available in a variety of colors and built to withstand crushing weights, your Bigaint waterproof camera comes with a fully-immersive LCD screen. Comfortable up to about 30ft underwater, this is the optimal introductory waterproof camera for aspiring filmmakers, or those just looking to get some great Caribbean family vacation photographs done. If you're going to take a dip in the white sandy beaches of Cancun, you're going to want a photo as a memento.
Your photograph quality comes in slightly lower than the others on our list at 5 megapixels, but compare that to the camera on your smartphone. On average, most smartphones have 2 or 3 megapixels. Take higher quality photos (and, of course, underwater ones, which your phone can't do).
6PowerLead PLDH19 Camera
There's nothing wrong with wanting an underwater selfie. It's going to set you apart from everyone else, that's for sure. With this camera, you get a miniature screen on the front end, so you can take the perfect selfie every time. The best part? There's still a full-sized screen on the other end, and it's not going to cost you an arm and a leg. It's compatible with MicroSD cards, so you can safely store videos and a load of pictures from your extended vacation without breaking a sweat. You don't want to delete older photos to store new ones, and you shouldn't have to. The waterproof chamber for the MicroSD card rivals that of expensive models.
For under a hundred bucks, you'll be able to enjoy every aspect of watersports. Ever been on a jet ski and wanted a selfie? Well, we're not going to recommend that you drive that thing one-handed, but if you do, you'll be able to use this amazing PowerLead PLDH19 camera to get a stellar shot, even at high speeds. Take photos like a breeze, and always get the perfect selfie. Our handy guide to the best trail cameras features more great products like this.
7Panasonic Active Lifestyle Camera
When did Panasonic hit the waterproof scene? Who knows, but thank goodness that they did. The Panasonic Lumix brings us every sleek design aspect that we could possibly ask for in a camera. You want an underwater still image, but you also don't want your camera to look kiddish with odd colors and funky chassis shapes. The Lumix looks like a sharp-featured digital camera, and it packs all the bells and whistles. Take it into the ocean, or into the city.
This is only waterproof down to 26ft, which is more than enough space for you to get a stellar shot of anything you need. Capture HD video 720p stills, all packed by the power of the Lumix. It's extremely durable to shock, and freeze-proof for as low as 14F. Taking pictures of your children playing in the snow? Your camera should hold up. Fortunately, Panasonic has you covered. If you love photography, make sure you also check our guide to the best instant cameras.
8SeaLife Micro HD+ Underwater Digital Camera
This camera hits a lot of nails right on the head. We all want more storage built internally into our camera, and with SeaLife, you get up to 32GB (the OS on a digital camera is minimal, so you can enjoy close to the full storage capacity). Snap 13 megapixel photographs confidently, and utilize the rapid fire mode to capture amazing photos one after another, all with a single click. This model also comes with everything you'll need to affix your new camera to your gear, such as a snorkel or the side of your boat if you're taking diving videos.
With a 140" fisheye lens, you won't miss a beat no matter where you're using this. With waterproof USB contact areas, every individual component of this camera comes ready to fight against every drop of water, allowing you to maintain your fun, and take excellent photographs to cherish for decades to come. For peace of mind, high internal capacity, and sharp photos, you've got SeaLife. If you love good and interesting photos, make sure you check our selection of the best drones and drone accessories as well.
9SouthStarDigital 4K Sport Camera
Wi-Fi capability and 4K video capture, all at an introductory price. SouthStarDigital revamped what an inexpensive 4K camera could be, adding in the ability to flip, rotate, and spin your angles to your liking. This super compact camera can easily be stored in your shirt or jacket pocket, and looks professional when you go to snap a quick photograph at lunch or at a once in a lifetime event. The biggest issue with inexpensive underwater cameras is the design; they look childish when they come in crazy colors. All black, sleek design—you're set.
With a 170 degree angle design and built-in 2.5 inch touchscreen display, you couldn't want for anything else. Pop in a 64GB MicroSD card, and capture video with no remorse—take photographs without having to worry about your limit. With a long-lasting battery life, and the capability to dive down 100ft underwater (which is more than you get with a lot of models), you've just found the ultimate budget-friendly solution to your underwater 4K camera needs.
Waterproof Cameras Buyers Guide
Wondering what makes a waterproof camera tick? So were we. That's why we went ahead with our research experts and found out all the little details that you've been dying to know about waterproof cameras. Let us take the reigns, and come along for the ride—it's all here.
Q: Can Waterproof Cameras Go Underwater?
A: It is most likely the point that you're looking for one, yeah? Most waterproof cameras can go underwater, but it's still a valid question. We know, as consumers, that we have to look at every little detail about every product we intend to buy. When you look at the waterproof rating, you're going to see a varied level of depth. This doesn't always mean that it's built to go underwater, though.
The less amount of feet that the camera description says that it can go underwater, the more likely it is that the camera is just okay to use in the rain, and can withstand light splashes of water from time to time. You want to ensure that your waterproof rating is good enough to go snorkeling, so when you're on vacation, you'll be able to take it into the shallow, white sandy beach waters, or into the pool at the hotel at the very least.
Q: Can Waterproof Cameras Take Good Photos Above Water?
A: A camera is a camera—you're essentially getting a waterproof rating on your camera, and a lens that's going to acclimate to the new condition, and still allow great photos. Getting a waterproof camera doesn't mean that you'll be diving with this thing, but it does mean that you should be able to get great photographs above the water, and underwater.
If you're going to submerge yourself with your camera, then you can expect to see a seamless and flawless transition when you raise from the water. Think of any film where the panoramic is slowing coming out of the ocean to display a city—we now have the technology at our fingertips to do the same thing.
Q: Do Waterproof Cameras Float?
A: Here's where it gets a wee bit tricky. If you're looking to have your camera operate like a buoy, it's not going to work like that without the right gear. Cameras themselves don't come with flotation devices built inside because then the manufacturer is selling you air with camera parts, wrapped in extra plastic. The chassis would be bigger, the packaging would be bigger, the sticker shock would be bigger.
You can purchase floating straps or enclosures for your camera. This is going to ensure that even if you lose your grip (you're underwater, it happens), that you're not going to lose your camera. Dropping your camera underwater means that a fish is going to get your piece of tech, and it will just rot on the seafloor for the rest of time. You don't want that. You want it to float, so either purchase a floating strap (we recommend this), or an enclosure. Keep in mind that the enclosures take a little longer to get used to.
Q: Can I Use A Waterproof Camera To Shoot A Movie?
A: Indie filmmaking has become an explosive category in cinema today. You want to get the best little effects, like rising from the water, but without dropping a large amount of your budget on a camera. That's where a waterproof camera comes in. If you're a filmmaker, then you already know where to look for the proper specs to see if your camera is going to match your expectations. With a waterproof camera, you won't notice a change in performance even if you rise from the water in a single shot.
Q: Can I Wear Gloves When Operating The Camera Underwater?
A: You'll want to look for the configuration and take a glance at the size of the buttons. Cameras are difficult to operate underwater, especially if you go all-in and get a fantastic camera that can withstand greater depths. Depending on the specs, you may run into difficulty with gloves or if you have larger hands. (If you're in the shallows, you'll be able to use your hands with no problem.)

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Research Interests Genome wide association studies of age-related macular degeneration and glaucoma; Next-generation targeted sequencing of age-related macular degeneration in African Americans; Genetics of age-related macular degeneration in the Amish; Whole exome sequencing of families with refractive error; Zebrafish modeling of refractive error and glaucoma; Characterization of mouse models for microphthalmia. Key Words: Fun Lab, Bioinformatics galore, espirit de corps, collegial atmosphere, challenging projects, molecular genetics.Description of Research:Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in African AmericansMuch work has been accomplished on the genetics of AMD in Caucasians to the point that we currently have 10 well-defined loci identified by genome-wide association studies. While we have had amazing successes in Caucasians for AMD, very little has been done in African Americans probably because the disease is much rarer in this group. A GWAS study is not plausible in African Americans because of the decreased frequency of AMD. Therefore, we are using new DNA sequencing technology to identify the reasons that AMD is less severe in African Americans. We have collected a large cohort of African American cases and controls and are currently utilizing targeted next-gen sequencing to identify protective haplotypes that might offer an explanation of resistance to AMD development in African Americans. If these protective SNPs are found, they could serve as new potential drug targets.Expression differences between normal and AMD eyesWe have been very successful in the identification of susceptibility genes for AMD through GWAS. The next horizon is to understand the expression differences between eyes with AMD and eyes that are normal. To identify differential expression between normal and AMD eyes, we have collected a series of postmortem eyes with and without AMD. RNA and DNA has been isolated from these eyes for the purpose of RNA sequencing and genotyping. Our underlying hypothesis is that there is a difference in normal transcript expression between normal and AMD eyes or a defect in alternative splicing that predisposes to AMD. The RNA-Seq data is being analyzed for expression differences as well as for alternative splicing defects with our new algorithm developed in the lab, SplicePL. Expression will also be correlated with known AMD risk SNPs to assess SNP potential to influence expression.Genetics of AMD in the AmishThe genetics of AMD has been well studied in unrelated case-control Caucasian cohorts. However, very little has been done to identify genes in families. To that end, we have screened 3000 Amish individuals over the age of 50 years living in Lancaster County, Pa for various eye diseases including AMD. Every subject visiting the Amish clinic received a full eye exam, an epidemiology questionnaire, and a fundus photo along with the donation of a blood sample. We currently have DNA on all these individuals. Our collected Amish cohort currently consists of 750 nuclear families and has tremendous power to identify rare variants. We are currently preparing to do whole exome sequencing in selected families for the purpose of rare variant discovery in AMD. Discovery of rare AMD variants of large effect will have potential impact in the general population.Genetics of Refractive ErrorRefractive error is an abnormality of the eye that results in myopia, hyperopia or astigmatism. It is the leading cause of blindness worldwide. Most studies to date have centered on family linkage studies. Our lab is currently leading an international consortium to identify the genes for refractive error through GWAS and next-gen sequencing. We have just completed a GWAS of 7000 individuals with a few significant hits. We now seek to understand how these significant GWAS SNPs lead to the development of refractive error. We are currently utilizing bioinformatic tools to characterize the function of these SNPS and will move to functional studies in zebrafish after exhausting our bioinformatic tools. In addition, we have collected DNA from large families transmitting myopia and are preparing to perform whole exome sequencing to identify rare variants in these families.Modeling of Human Disease in ZebrafishWe have developed a system in the lab to assess the refractive error phenotype in zebrafish embryos. Current experiments include knockdown and overexpression of various potential refractive error genes as a validation to the GWAS hits we have identified. Validated results in a zebrafish model will be followed by RNA-Seq of the mutants to provide a framework for a systems biology approach to understanding refractive error.Characterization of Mouse Models for MicrophthalmiaOver the past few years we have been characterizing a mouse model for microphthalmia (Tcm), a phenotype identified in a colony of X-ray irradiated mouse. Genetic mapping refined the causative locus to a 1.3Mb region on mouse Chromosome 4 which contains 5 genes. Further molecular characterization is underway in our lab to identify the founder mutation responsible for the microphthalmic phenotype.Common techniques in the lab include bioinformatics, DNA cloning, PCR, agarose gel electrophoresis, in situ hybridization, DNA sequencing and library screening. Lab Personnel:Murthy ChavaliEric ChenDave CollinsDebra DanaNeil FarbmanHarini GudisevaTrafina JadhavKrista KazmierkiewiczMijin KimAishat MohammedAkshit NayarPoorva Sethi Lifeng Tian Stephanie Yee
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Afshari NA, Igo RP Jr, Morris NJ, Stambolian D, Sharma S, Pulagam VL, Dunn S, Stamler JF, Truitt BJ, Rimmler J, Kuot A, Croasdale CR, Qin X, Burdon KP, Riazuddin SA, Mills R, Klebe S, Minear MA, Zhao J, Balajonda E, Rosenwasser GO, Baratz KH, Mootha VV, Patel SV, Gregory SG, Bailey-Wilson JE, Price MO, Price FW Jr, Craig JE, Fingert JH, Gottsch JD, Aldave AJ, Klintworth GK, Lass JH, Li YJ, Iyengar SK.: Genome-wide association study identifies three novel loci in Fuchs
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Grassmann F, Kiel C, Zimmermann ME, Gorski M, Grassmann V, Stark K;, International AMD Genomics Consortium (IAMDGC), Heid IM, Weber BH.: Genetic pleiotropy between age-related macular degeneration and 16 complex diseases and traits.
Genome Med 9 (1): 2017.
Balasubramanian S, Lei J, Nittala MG, Velaga SB, Haines J, Pericak-Vance MA, Stambolian D, Sadda Sr. A: Association of Drusen Volume with Choroidal Parameters in Nonneovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration. Retina : 2017.
Sardell Rebecca J, Nittala Muneeswar G, Adams Larry D, Laux Reneé A, Cooke Bailey Jessica N, Fuzzell Denise, Fuzzell Sarada, Reinhart-Mercer Lori, Caywood Laura J, Horst Violet, Mackay Tine, Dana Debbie, Sadda SriniVas R, Scott William K, Stambolian Dwight, Haines Jonathan L, Pericak-Vance Margaret A: Heritability of Choroidal Thickness in the Amish. Ophthalmology 123 (12): 2537-2544,2016.
Das Sayantan, Forer Lukas, Schönherr Sebastian, Sidore Carlo, Locke Adam E, Kwong Alan, Vrieze Scott I, Chew Emily Y, Levy Shawn, McGue Matt, Schlessinger David, Stambolian Dwight, Loh Po-Ru, Iacono William G, Swaroop Anand, Scott Laura J, Cucca Francesco, Kronenberg Florian, Boehnke Michael, Abecasis Gonçalo R, Fuchsberger Christian: Next-generation genotype imputation service and methods. Nature genetics 48 (10): 1284-7,2016.
McCarthy Shane, Das Sayantan, Kretzschmar Warren, Delaneau Olivier, Wood Andrew R, Teumer Alexander, Kang Hyun Min, Fuchsberger Christian, Danecek Petr, Sharp Kevin, Luo Yang, Sidore Carlo, Kwong Alan, Timpson Nicholas, Koskinen Seppo, Vrieze Scott, Scott Laura J, Zhang He, Mahajan Anubha, Veldink Jan, Peters Ulrike, Pato Carlos, van Duijn Cornelia M, Gillies Christopher E, Gandin Ilaria, Mezzavilla Massimo, Gilly Arthur, Cocca Massimiliano, Traglia Michela, Angius Andrea, Barrett Jeffrey C, Branham Kari: A reference panel of 64,976 haplotypes for genotype imputation. Nature genetics 48 (10): 1279-83,2016.
Draper Erin M, Feng Rui, Appel Sarah D, Graboyes Marcy, Engle Erin, Ciner Elise B, Ellenberg Jonas H, Stambolian Dwight: Low Vision Rehabilitation for Adult African Americans in Two Settings. Optometry and Vision Science 93 (7): 673-82,2016.
Hughes Anne E, Bridgett Stephen, Meng Weihua, Li Mingyao, Curcio Christine A, Stambolian Dwight, Bradley Declan T: Sequence and Expression of Complement Factor H Gene Cluster Variants and Their Roles in Age-Related Macular Degeneration Risk. Investigative ophthalmology & visual science 57 (6): 2763-9,2016.
Fan Qiao, Verhoeven Virginie J M, Wojciechowski Robert, Barathi Veluchamy A, Hysi Pirro G, Guggenheim Jeremy A, Höhn René, Vitart Veronique, Khawaja Anthony P, Yamashiro Kenji, Hosseini S Mohsen, Lehtimäki Terho, Lu Yi, Haller Toomas, Xie Jing, Delcourt Cécile, Pirastu Mario, Wedenoja Juho, Gharahkhani Puya, Venturini Cristina, Miyake Masahiro, Hewitt Alex W, Guo Xiaobo, Mazur Johanna, Huffman Jenifer E, Williams Katie M, Polasek Ozren, Campbell Harry, Rudan Igor, Vatavuk Zoran, Wilson James F, Amin Najaf: Meta-analysis of gene-environment-wide association scans accounting for education level identifies additional loci for refractive error. Nature communications 7 : 11008,2016.
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A Little Bit of Change
Friday, April 26, 2013
So maybe there is more than a little bit of change going on since my last post on here. And I hope you all can see that I am referring to my hair haha. Which my lovely hairdresser chopped off and finally got to the level of ginger that I wanted it. If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter this change is probably old news to you, but I can still show you the sweet outfit that I threw together the other day!
AH! Things have been so hectic in my life lately guys. Sometimes I seriously feel like I'm drowning and I just want to throw my hands up and say "forget life!" but we all of course, press on. My parents will be gone to Arizona in about a week give or take...dang...and I will be stuck here in the land of rain (it's actually been quite nice out lately) trying desperately to balance college, work, and a social life. But I suppose I can't really complain, I feel so lucky to have all the opportunities that I have. I'm lucky that I can go to college and that I have a great professor and that my class is interesting. I'm lucky that I finally have a solid group of friends that I wouldn't trade for anything and fill my time with their smiles and laughs. I am lucky that I have a job when so many are finding it difficult to get one.
I am lucky.
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Sometimes outfits for me are all about the little details that subtly pull them together. When I saw this menswear inspired top, I knew I had to have it, however when I decided to wear it things got a little more complicated for me. How could I wear this in a way that still looked feminine? I figured I could accomplish this by mixing it with much more effeminate pieces, while still trying to keep the shirt the main attraction of the look. Some mint jeans, spiked wedges, and bow earrings later, I was feeling pretty good.
I really hope everyone is having a lovely spring and hopefully getting some sunshine!
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I debate at least once a week (with myself) about ending my attempt to establish myself as a writer; generally I have this debate with myself on Tuesdays in case you wondered. I never think that my writing is good enough to "help take me somewhere", whatever the hell that means. I don't want a lot from my writing, just enough money to pay the bills and eat. So far, all signs indicate that I'll never come close to being able to eat, should I stay on this path.
Last Tuesday I didn't have this debate, instead I had one regarding the topics I should write on. I want to write about heated political issues that bring out the passion in people. I want to voice my opinion and critique other people's opinions. But somehow, I feel that this is only going to piss people off or generate more "hate"; neither which brings solutions to the table.
So now, I ask myself: do I continue writing about heated topics knowing that I am going to piss people off and inspire people to pen ugly and upsetting comments. Of course I do, for two reasons. The first reason is that people have to learn how to "air out their thoughts". The quote at the top of my blog is from one of my favorite philosophers, John Stuart Mill. Mill argued that "silencing the expression of opinion…robs the human race" (1). He also said that if we silence people's opinions we are potentially losing out on truth. And this is why I welcome the criticism and hate that I am bound to receive.
In continuing to follow my dream, I am not allowing people to have power over me. I would be granting them a hold over my actions if I allowed them to dictate what I write or think; especially when I have reasoning to back up my thoughts and opinions while they are lacking reasoning and unbiased information.
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- not have any relatives or friends living nearby, or household members, who are capable of maintaining the garden
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Relaxed vs. Natural Hair: Pros & Cons
So is it just me, or does there seem to be a battle between the naturals and the relaxed chicks? With the natural hair community growing ever so rapidly, there seems to be an uproar of opinions on how people should be wearing and not wearing their hair. I have seen commentary about natural vs. relaxed, curly vs. straight, good hair vs. bad hair, and even untrue stereotypes. As black women our hair is a sensitive, and sometimes overly discussed topic. It is JUST hair, ladies. Why do we put so much emphasis on our tresses? It's quite vain how important hair has become in our community.
As a girl who has worn her hair both natural and chemically treated, I see no reason to fight about which is better or worse. All hair has its negatives and positives. How you choose to care for your hair will determine its health and beauty.
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Reconnecting with The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs
This week we had the opportunity to visit The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs where Alexandria Proko (Ali) is now the new venue manager. Karen used to frequent the property years ago and she says "It was great to be back to see all the renovations!" The Washington began it's renovations back in May of 2012 and is perfect for a lovely indoor/outdoor, rustic chic wedding with a flare of history! With all the new ventures happening at The Washington, we are very excited to be the newest recommended floral design company at The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs!
A little background on the space:
The entire property is bursting with history! From 1868 to 1912, Yellow Springs was home to the Chester Springs Soldiers' Orphan School for children of Civil War soldiers. The table that the children used to dine at is still on the property and poses as a focal piece for any type of event at The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs. Whether it be for placards, a display table for photos or a food station- the possibilities are endless.
Some background on the new venue manager: Alexandria Proko!
Karen and Ali met through Karen's Temple Wedding Planning Certification class, where Ali sat on an open ended wedding planning panel for Karen's students. Since, the property is under new management, it was time to pay a visit and rekindle the relationship.
Meet Ali: Recently graduated with her B.A. Anthropology from West Chester University of Pennsylvania, as well as her Event Decor Certification from QC Event School (I.E.D.P.), as well as a history of independent event planning. How do you tie these interests together? Fast forward to today, where she is the Venue Manager for The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs, focusing on weddings and other special events at a historic non-profit.
Below, you will see a few of the magnificent details of The Washington's structure! Karen and I love the mantle- we have some amazing mercury glass bowls that we will be utilizing for the Winter Tasting! It will add a subtle, retro flare once we place an arrangement inside!
The Washington at Historic Yellow Spring is hosting its first Winter Tasting on March 1st and we are excited to be offering a floral aspect to define the space! We are thinking modern and whimsical white hydrangea with roses, touches of mercury glass and our signature crystal risers! The Washington at Historic Yellow Springs will feature their six preferred caterers which include: Serock Catering, Queen of Hearts Catering, Jimmy Duffy Catering, Feastivities Events, Robert Ryan Catering and Perfect Setting.
For more information: check out our Upcoming Events page and make your reservation! We cannot wait to see you on March 1st!
Happy Planning!
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Looking younger is a quest that almost all women face after the age of 40. Younger girls are not confident, immature and often self-aware. Eliminating wrinkles on one's face will become a national obsession. Not all individuals have the exact same skin color. Cover your face whenever you have to go out.
An excellent makeup application can help you look younger and see the best in yourself. The food you eat greatly affects the way your skin appears. Once you are ready for makeup, it will be simple for expert makeup artists to beautify you


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Group Benefits
Keep your Employees Happy with Group Benefits
Points West Insurance provides group benefits to businesses in Sidney, Chappell, , Kimball, Dalton, , and surrounding areas.
A single policy for all employees of the same company, along with their dependents, provides bottom line coverage for employers and employees alike. Under a group benefit plan, the employer or association will be issued a master policy that will be distributed to all employees working for that particular company.
Points West Insurance proudly offers these group benefits, plus many more:
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I was ten years old when everything in my life changed; dim lights blinded me, pain beat my body like a drum, and my muscles felt like fire. I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. I had to spend a week in the hospital, learning how to deal with my new life. The disease stole my innocence and made me grow up so much faster than any child should have to. Luckily, I learned about a camp for kids with Type 1 diabetes. Camp Joy gave me back my childhood; I could just be a kid, without judgment and with kids all around me that understood and knew the challenges in life for someone with diabetes. I never would have reached a point in my life where I embraced my differences as a part of myself; without this disease and without the magic of camp I would not be the person I am today.
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Wanda's Picks Radio Show, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013
|Nathaniel Stampley as Porgy on stage now
To listen to the interview http://www.blogtalkradio.com/wandas-picks/2013/11/27/wandas-picks-radio-show-nathaniel-stampley-as-porgy
At a time historically when conversation is for the most part a lost art, I am amazed that the only people talking are those trapped next to each other on flights or in prison cells on lockdown, or on sinking ships once the last lifeboat is filled. Conversation is not the penalty for isolation, but often it feels such.
|Nathaniel Stampley as Porgy on stage now


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Fire at Sheringa roadhouse investigated
An investigation is ongoing into a fire that destroyed three units and three vehicles at a roadhouse in Sheringa early Saturday morning.
The Country Fire Service were called out just after 1.30am to the fire at the roadhouse on Flinders Highway.
Appliances from Elliston, Sheringa, Mount Wedge, Cummins and Mount Hope responded with 25 firefighters on the scene, along with a bulk water carrier and a pumper.
Three units and three vehicles were destroyed in the fire.
The CFS has credited the quick response of firefighters in saving most of the roadhouse, which included preventing the fire from reaching several gas cylinders.
Police and SA Ambulace also attended the scene however there were no injuries.
Fire cause investigators were on site later in the day and the circumstances of the fire is still being investigated.
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Girvan's Library is celebrating 40 years in the town this week, having opened its doors on June 7th 1976.
On Tuesday this week library staff were joined by former staff including former managers Margaret Bentley and Marion Love and South Ayrshire Council Libraries and Museums Coordinator Jean Inniss.
An exhibition featuring photographs of the town from the 1970s and a copy of the Carrick Gazette from the day the library opened will be open to the public over the summer.
The library first opened in what is now the McKechnie Institute building before moving to its present location in Montgomery Street.
Manager Mary Stewart has worked in the library for the past 26 years, starting off working on a casual basis before working part-time and then full-time.
Mary said: "There's a tremendous amount of things available at libraries these days.
"As well as books there are eBooks, audio books, DVDs and there is a fabulous collection of items to borrow online.
"There are also computers available for public access for people perhaps looing for jobs, typing CVs or even just visitors to the town who need to get online."


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Friends with Benefits: Sustaining Your Study Abroad Friendships
It was a typically cold Scottish night and there were eight of us squeezed together around a table at the pub. It happened to be a disco-themed music night, and the lights of the disco ball reflected off our laughing faces. We'd decided to play a game of "pass on the dance move" where one person would perform a move and then pass it on so that it continually progressed around the table. The waving of our arms and bobbing of our heads lacked any sort of choreography, but we didn't mind. It was enjoying each other's company that mattered the most. Continue reading


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A researcher says he knows exactly where the galleon San Agustín — possibly laden with silver, gold and other treasures — sank in Drakes Bay more than 400 years ago.
It was the ill-fated arrival in 1595 of Portuguese explorer Sebastian Rodriguez Cermeño in the bay that piqued the interest of Brian Kelleher, a San Jose environmental engineer who dabbles in lost ships.
By painstakingly translating the galleon's log, Kelleher believes he knows the precise location of the ship: It's buried along the shore of the bay under layers of sand. Kelleher believes much of the galleon could be salvaged.
"My belief is the wreck is very much intact because it went into the sand in one piece," he said. "The crew was able to salvage some of the lighter items, but the heavier chests and barrels were too heavy to get off."
There is a possibility that there are items of value in those chests and barrels buried deep under the West Marin sands.
"There was no register, but there is a good possibility this is a very valuable wreck," Kelleher said. "These were the wealthiest merchants in the Philippines at the time who sponsored this trip."
Cermeño and an 80-member crew left the Philippines in July 1595 aboard the San Agustín. After a four-month Pacific crossing, Cermeño reached California and anchored his vessel at Drakes Bay to reprovision and assemble a small launch for coastal exploration. Cermeño's crew interacted with the Coast Miwok population for more than a month during this stopover, according to the National Park Service.
But during the stopover the Agustín was bludgeoned by a fierce November storm and was pushed ashore and wrecked, and its cargo was abandoned.
The two-ton galleon was owned by Philippine merchants who cut a deal with the Spanish crown to explore what now is the West Coast. In return, they could carry merchandise and sell it in Mexico, Kelleher said. Kelleher previously authored "Drakes Bay, Unraveling California's Great Maritime Mystery," which asserts that Sir Francis Drake landed in Sonoma County and not Marin County. He also is writing a book about the San Agustín.
The San Agustín has been the subject of expeditions before, most recently in 1997 when the National Park Service looked for the wreck, but ultimately came up empty. The park service manages the land at Drakes Beach.
Kelleher said that that attempt was "miles and miles" away from the actual location of the San Agustín. Previous attempts to find the galleon were based on a translation of the ship's log done in the 1920s. While that work was laudable, the transcription made from Spanish was not spot on and had enough minor mistakes to present a different location of the wreck to subsequent researchers, Kelleher said.
Kelleher was able to find and re-transcribe the log word by word at the Bancroft Library at the University of California at Berkeley. The result is what he believes is a new and accurate site where the San Agustín ran aground.
Park service officials had not seen Kelleher's work, but said they were open to looking at his research.
"We will look at what he has and we will have researchers in the field review it as well," said Gordon White, chief of cultural resources with the Point Reyes National Seashore, which includes Drakes Bay. "We appreciate his energy and interest in this."
The San Agustín is of particular interest because it was the first time that European explorers interacted with native people of the West Coast, the Coast Miwok. It also marked the first recorded shipwreck on the West Coast.
The park service's National Historic Landmarks board is considering establishing the Drakes Bay Historic and Archaeological District in part because of the significance of the San Agustín wreck, even though it has yet to be found.
"It would afford the area a higher level of preservation and precludes any kind of salvage for profit," White said of the district designation.
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Fermanagh Area Plan 2007
Proposals: Enniskillen Housing
Within Enniskillen, 170.1 hectares of land are zoned for housing. This land, together with any housing development that might take place on white land and/or redevelopment sites is considered more than adequate to accommodate the estimated demand during the Plan period.
The Planning Service will require high standards of design and layout within all housing areas and will seek to protect the amenities of occupiers on any adjoining sites. The Planning Service will also assess the need for open space provision as an integral part of such development in determination of planning applications (see Plan Policies H2 and H3).
- H1 Killyhevlin
- H2 Dublin Road
- H3 Old Rossorry Road
- H4 Tarmon Brae
- H5 Old Rossorry Park
- H6 Mullylogan
- H7 Drumawill
- H8 Glenwood Gardens
- H9 Scaffog
- H10 Rossorry Church Road
- H11 Drumlyon
- H12 (a) Silverhill
- H12 (b) Silverhill 2
- H13 Drumcoo
- H14 Lawnakilla
- H15 Drumclay 1
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- H17 Knockalough
- H18 Drumgarrow 1
- H19 Drumgarrow 2
- H20 Cavanaleck
- H21 Moneynoe Glebe
- H22 (a) Old Tempo Road
- H22 (b) Old Tempo Road 2
- H23 Tempo Road
- H24 Hollyhill Link Road
- H25 Tempo Road
- H26 Flaxfield
- H27 Tempo Road 2
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Olinda to Gallery
- Just .1 mile more on the right, or .9 from the odometer reset, you'll see The Farrier.
- Now it's time to do a U-turn, bearing right on Hanamu Road. ...at 1.3 from the reset, you'll come to a widening pasture on the left. This is the site of The Cow and the Calf (it was painted in the middle of the pasture, in the rain, no less).
- Turn left up Hwy 377. Watch for fast-moving vehicles. At 1.4 miles you'll see an old cistern in the middle of the hill on the left.
- At 4.4 miles Old Jac shows up as the first in a long tunnel of Jacaranda trees. As you enter them you'll see Lavender Passage.
- At 5.7 miles, the last stop is our destination, the Kula Lodge and Restaurant, home of The Curtis Wilson Cost Gallery.
Thanks for joining us!
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For discussion of Electric Universe and Plasma Cosmology. The ideas and opinions expressed on this forum do not necessarily reflect those of T-Bolts Group Inc or The Thunderbolts Project(TM)
Zyxzevn wrote:And showed this image with the Zeeman/Stark effect. Stating it showed magnetic fields.
It is not the Zeeman effect (magnetic field) it is the Stark effect (electric field). It is similar.
I have to correct the mistake:
These regions are electric positive and electric negative charged regions.
That is why we see a current connecting them.
Michael Mozina wrote:You're obviously right that electric fields ultimately drive and sustain the process, but you can't have current without generating magnetic fields...
Zyxzevn wrote:Michael Mozina wrote:You're obviously right that electric fields ultimately drive and sustain the process, but you can't have current without generating magnetic fields...
Yes. I agree that both fields will be present, but only at places where there are currents.
I do think that the electrical field might be a lot larger than the magnetic field
caused by the current.
But that depends on the effective resistance of the plasma.
I don't know whether these fields cause the Stark/Zeeman effect in the same or opposite direction?
For the electric sun models:
Can we use the Stark effect to see the overall electrical charge of the sun?
Additionally I think that the Stark effect might be responsible for very high redshift in Quasars.
It might mean that these objects are strongly electrically charged.
Zyxzevn wrote:Michael Mozina wrote:You're obviously right that electric fields ultimately drive and sustain the process, but you can't have current without generating magnetic fields...
Yes. I agree that both fields will be present, but only at places where there are currents.
Zyxzevn wrote:
There seems to be a difference between both effects, but the only good
source I have is wikipedia. It appears that the Stark effect creates more
spectral lines than the Zeeman effect.
seasmith wrote:Here's a brief comparison of Zeeman and Stark effects in solar spectroscopy from the RSAS, somewhat better than the dumbass wiki entries:
(sect. 3.3.2)
Zyxzevn wrote:seasmith wrote:Here's a brief comparison of Zeeman and Stark effects in solar spectroscopy from the RSAS, somewhat better than the dumbass wiki entries:
(sect. 3.3.2)
I still have to read the full book. It is great, but also shows the bias.
Of course, it's obvious, so what?
It tells why they neglect the electrical fields in plasma:
because plasma is a good conductor.
(p 84: "high conductivity of the sun makes it difficult to sustain significant electrical fields")
A true statement. Good conductors promote electric currents, but inhibit electric fields.
They forget that Magnetic fields can not be sustained either, due to the greater than zero
resistance of plasma. Only ferro-magnetic atoms and superconductive material can sustain magnetic
fields for some time, everything else can not. Both require low temperatures.
What ??If there are constant electric currents, there are constant magnetic fields associated therewith.
Anyway, still have to read most of the book,
Zyxzevn wrote:Thanks for the link Seasmith.
I just wondered what current is needed to get a 0.1 Tesla field of a size of one earth,
as is sometimes "observed via the zeeman effect" in black spots.
I found this link to do the calculation:
0.1 Tesla,
10000 km, (rather small)
needed current= 5,000,000,000,000 Ampere.
Sustained for many days.
Or "maybe" most of it is just Electric instead.
The same effect (Stark effect) corresponds with a few 500 kilovolt
(estimated with the wikipedia page).
Which will maybe produce a current of a few thousands of Ampere.
The Zeeman/Stark effect shows a gradual change in charge.
It does not seem to follow the 1/R² rule of the magnetic field caused by a current.
Instead it seems to follow a gaussian distribution, likely caused by static charges
reaching the surface.
Energy released in flares is known to be stored in the intense, complex mag- netic field configurations of solar active regions. The ability of magnetic fields to store energy is associated with their departure from a current-free (potential) state. This non-potentiality is evident in optical (Hα, Hβ), EUV and X-ray images of the active region solar corona, where significant twist of the coronal loops is seen (Leka et al., 1996; Schrijver, 2016). This twist requires the presence of substantial amounts of field–aligned electric currents. Therefore, the magnetic field configuration and the electric current distribution offer two aspects of the same physical reality (see e.g. Melrose, 1995, and references therein). Since infer- ring the electric currents requires the ability to record all three components of the magnetic field vector, studies focusing on electric currents and their role in flares started after vector magnetograms became widely available (see e.g. Canfield et al., 1993; Zhang, 1995; Leka et al., 1996, and references therein). Nowadays, the regular flow of high temporal and spatial resolution photospheric vector magnetograms has boosted research in this topic (e.g. Ravindra et al., 2011;
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Gosain, D ́emoulin, and Lo ́pez Fuentes, 2014; Janvier et al., 2014; Vemareddy, Venkatakrishnan, and Karthikreddy, 2015; Inoue et al., 2015).
A pertinent issue is whether electric currents in solar active regions are neu- tralized. In the ideal case of an isolated twisted flux tube embedded in a field-free medium, the net current along the tube should be zero, being equal to the sum of two opposite directed currents: a direct (volume) current along its axis that produces its twist and a return (surface) current that isolates the flux tubes from the field-free environment (Parker, 1979). Current neutralization subsequently means that direct and return currents balance each other within a given mag- netic polarity of an active region, giving rise to a zero net current per polarity. However, early calculations based on vector magnetograms showed that high values of net currents exist within active regions, implying a non-neutralization situation and a subsequent injection of net currents in the solar corona (Melrose, 1991, 1995).
seasmith wrote:`
Slo-mo clip of an directionally active solar "Coronal Loop" ( ~min. 17):
(courtesy of member MotionTheory)
Zyxzevn wrote:seasmith wrote:`
Slo-mo clip of an directionally active solar "Coronal Loop" ( ~min. 17):
(courtesy of member MotionTheory)
The field-lines are different than the lines produced by the material.
You can get iron that is attracted to both south-poles or both north-poles.
Just place a piece of iron inbetween two magnets, and you will see that it attracts both
independent of polarity.
The model of the solar magnetic field is completely wrong in the video, plasma does not follow
magnetism, it follows electric field. The flow of plasma creates a magnetic field by itself, and this is perpendicular.
The magnetic field causes the circular flow of the current. And it causes the slow falling of the plasma, when it falls towards the sun due to gravity. Maybe you can see how the plasma does not accelerate much?
The coronal loops are ultimately caused by the voltage between the magnetosphere and Telluric currents below Earth's crust, just as they occur above and below the photosphere of the Sun and in the atmospheres of Jupiter, Saturn and Venus.
seasmith wrote:Zyxzevn, Is this like your electric model of a 'coronal loop', current-wise ?
Zyxzevn wrote:In this image you can see plasma go from one flare to another.
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Today was the autumnal equinox and the beginning of the astrological sign of Libra. The equinox is one of two times in the year when the day and the night are of equal length and Libra represents the sign of balance. So it seems fitting to reflect at this moment on balance in design and life.
As artists we strive for balance in our work. We try to create a visual that is weighted equally between many elements (type, illustration, color, etc.) and allow the viewer to take in the whole message without distraction. But there is the opposite end of the spectrum – that rare designer that can take chaos and orchestrate it so artfully that it is a delight to feel "off-balance."
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There are so many activities to entertain your children during the summer months outside, but what about when it is raining or just too hot? Rainy days during the summer seem to be the time when my children get restless and are looking for projects to do around the house, so I created a fun sewing project for my two oldest children who are ages 4 and 8.
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The European Union wants to relaunch relations with Ethiopea now that it has signed a peace agreement to end more than two years of war with neighboring Eritrea, an EU representative said.
Speaking after meeting Ethiopian Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin here, the EU representative for the conflict, Rino Serri, said: "In the Horn of Africa, another phase has started, peace keeping and economic development."
"It will not be a short or easy avenue to walk on but we started to walk on it and we will continue," Serri added.
The EU froze and suspended more than 360 million Euros (325 million dollars) in long-term development aid to Ethiopia after the war between the two countries broke out in May 1998, according an Ethiopian government study.
Seyoum said: "We are in a post conflict situation, we are in the process of peace building. Europe understands how challenging peace building is."
Italy will give Ethiopia 156 million Euros (140 million dollars) over three years for development projects, Serri said.
"We want to immediately relaunch bilateral relations between Italy and Ethiopia, as well as the European Union and Ethiopia in development, political and economical cooperation," he said.
The two countries signed an agreement in Algiers on December 12 to formally end a war in which tens of thousands of people have died and more than a million have been displaced.
In November, the United Nations began deploying the first troops of a peace keeping force that will eventually number some 4,500 men.
"Peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea is an important contribution for the region of the Horn of Africa," Serri said.
UN Secretary General Kofi Annan called on the international community to provide generous support for the two countries on December 8.
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