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Shalom on the Range
'A Home on the Range' explores Petaluma's Jewish chicken-ranching community
By Sara Bir
In a word association game, the most common response after "Jewish" and "chicken" would probably be "matzo ball soup," not "Petaluma." But, as Bonnie Burt and Judith Montell's documentary A Home on the Range: The Jewish Chicken Ranchers of Petaluma demonstrates, there was once a vibrant, close-knit, and hard-working group of Jews who came to Petaluma to build new lives--and raise chickens.
In the 1920s, Petaluma's hospitable climate drew a group of progressive Jews to learn agriculture before leaving for a kibbutz in what is presently Israel. Some, however, never left California, and this group planted the seeds of the Jewish community there.
Word began to spread back East, and, coupled with the lure of Jack London's writings and a new life, families came. "Jews couldn't own land in the old country," says Burt, "so it was an honor and something miraculous that they could own land here. They were very tied to the land. I think it symbolized a freedom that they had never known."
Most of the ranchers had no agricultural background at all, and making a living raising chickens was labor-intensive. Besides simply trying to make ends meet, they also faced prejudice. Part of the film tells a little-known, dark blip on Sonoma County history, when a group of Jews who were trying to unionize apple pickers were kidnapped from their homes by a prominent Sonoma County businessman and tarred and feathered.
The community stuck together, for a while at least. "They were immigrants, the first generation, and a lot of them didn't speak English well. They needed each other in a way that current generations do not," says Burt.
"What was so beautiful about the community is that they were so helpful to newcomers," continues Montell. "They would loan them money to rent a ranch, they would collect furniture. It was a very loving group, but at the same time it was very critical of everything and everybody."
Chicken ranching began to decline in the early '60s when agribusiness took over, and the identity of the community likewise began to fade. "You have to recognize that these were immigrants, and as they got older, their children were interested in becoming more Americanized," Montell says. "That's what I think is so interesting about this story--that it parallels many immigrant communities' experiences, that the first generation is there and very tied together . . . and then the second, third, and fourth generations start to dissipate as they become Americanized."
A Home on the Range screens with Burt's short video Song of a Jewish Cowboy, which profiles Scott Gerber, a descendant of left-wing chicken ranchers. An introspective rancher with the swagger of a genuine cowpoke, Gerber sings cowboy and Yiddish songs. "I met Scott, and I thought that he was so intriguing and charming, and what he was doing by carrying on the culture was admirable and unique," says Burt.
'A Home on the Range' screens Friday, Sept. 27, at 7pm and Sunday, Sept. 29, at 4pm at the Sonoma Film Institute, Darwin 108, 1801 E. Cotati Ave., Rohnert Park. Filmmakers Bonnie Burt and Judith Montell will appear at the Sunday screening. $4.50 general admission. 707.664.2606.
From the September 26-October 2, 2002 issue of the North Bay Bohemian.


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My site has been used for Phishing
Help please,
I have a website that someone has been able to hack and install phishing pages!
I need to set the security to make this impossible. Looking back in the logs I found this code snippet:
"GET /index.php?page=latestnews//conlib/prepend.php3?cfg[path][contenido]=../../../../../../../../../../../../..//proc/self/environ%0000 HTTP/1.1" 200 6578 "-" "<?eval(base64_decode('</p>
After the page=latestnews there is a reference to conlib/prepend?cfg[path][contendido] which appears to install a page on the root directory from which they seem to be able to install phishing sites.
I have several sites on a dedicated FastHosts server but only 1 is being attacked?
Has anyone come across this and can recommend what to do?
That looks like an sql injection...
parametrize your queries
Hi marc,
I've been through the database and it doesn't appear to be a sql injection.
More like an attack through Contenido CMS which we are not using but maybe installed as standard by FastHosts.
But, I can't find out how to disable this?
My main goal is to be able to tell FastHosts that the site cannot be attacked in this way again.
Well, it's not an *sql* injection but it's an *injection* after all. You php code allows any paramter and the prove is :"../../../../../../../../../../../../.."
Your security problem is there
woboyle Posts: 5011. Don't allow any input beyond specific formats.
2. For database I/O, DO NOT USE SQL in your forms - use stored procedures that do not take arguments as partial sql strings, but are only data passed in bound variables.
3. For all other input data, validate EVERYTHING.
It's not impossible to secure a web site from hacking, but it takes time and effort. If you don't want to invest in security, you will continue to be insecure.0

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text: Railroad Line Forums Username: Password: Save Password Register Forgot Password? Home Forums Events Calendar Sponsors Support the RRLine Guestbook FAQ Register Active Topics | Active Polls | Resources | Members | Online Users | Live Chat | Avatar Legend | Search | Statistics Photo Album | File Lister | File Library [ Active Members: 1 | Anonymous Members: 0 | Guests: 152 ] [ Total: 153 ] [ Newest Member: motors ] All Forums Shop Talk Vehicle and Non-Rail Transportation Modeling Das Boot, a 1/35 scale WWII U-Boat diorama Note: You must be registered in order to post a reply.To register, click here. Registration is FREE! Posting Form Screensize: 640 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 1280 x 1024 UserName: Password: Format Mode: Basic Help Prompt Format: Font Andale Mono Arial Arial Black Book Antiqua Century Gothic Comic Sans MS Courier New Georgia Impact Lucida Console Script MT Bold Stencil Tahoma Times New Roman Trebuchet MS Verdana Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 Color Black Red Yellow Pink Green Orange Purple Blue Beige Brown Teal Navy Maroon LimeGreen Callouts: Message Icon: Smilies - HTML is OFF | Forum Code is ON Insert a File Check here to include your profile signature. Check here to subscribe to this topic. T O P I C R E V I E W Frank Palmer Posted - 06/25/2017 : 4:47:52 PM Das BootA 1/35 scale U-Boat DioramaI am going on a new journey, into 1/35 scale. Dave Revelia is planning a 1/35 sub-pen diorama inspired by the photo below. The people that built this diorama are asking an astronomical price for it. I�d have to trade all 3 of my Lamborghini�s for it. 15 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) David Clark Posted - 05/22/2020 : 11:55:02 AM A pleasure to catch up on this build! Fantastic work!Cheers,Dave Tyson Rayles Posted - 04/25/2020 : 11:25:06 AM Jerry I've been down there and seen the place. Believe me it's well worth the trip! Frank you could also throw in a dead body or two as well. TRAINS1941 Posted - 04/24/2020 : 09:48:33 AM This is just plain old excellent modeling.Wish I lived closer to see this in person! Michael Hohn Posted - 04/24/2020 : 09:44:56 AM Beautiful modeling, Dave. The setts caught my eye in the third photo. A lot of repetitive work there. Mike Frank Palmer Posted - 04/24/2020 : 09:33:53 AM Humm, water color or is it colour . . . Sub Pens at St. Nazaire, FR.Don't forget the pens are right off the Atlantic Ocean so there is plenty of clean water flow through the basin. Tyson Rayles Posted - 04/24/2020 : 07:55:13 AM I hate to be critical being as you guys are light years better modelers than I'll ever be but that water is way too light blue. In a industrial port area the water usually looks dark gray or even black. Oil slicks are common as well and of course loads of debris/trash floating in it wouldn't be out of line either. If you want to be really accurate you could also throw in the bad smell as well! Pennman Posted - 04/23/2020 : 6:36:15 PM Dave,Great work on this. I am curious as to how you plan on securing the plane into the water, to make it appear floating on or into the water?Rich drevelia Posted - 04/23/2020 : 4:06:15 PM A few more shots of the progress made.This is the base of the dry dock with several of the scaffolding parts made. The water is started with the tug and plane sitting on top ready to be installed.I'm starting to add smaller detail as the larger areas near completion.Dave TRAINS1941 Posted - 04/01/2020 : 12:31:17 AM Just gets better with each new post!! Tim Godfrey Posted - 03/31/2020 : 11:32:25 PM I can�t wait to see this tomorrow. I saw it Saturday and it looks like there is a lot of progress since then. I have said it before but the pics don�t do the model justice. When all this crap is over, you all need to head our way to see this and all the other displays at The Center!! Orionvp17 Posted - 03/31/2020 : 5:51:54 PM Wow!! Just Wow!Petein Michigan drevelia Posted - 03/31/2020 : 5:43:22 PM This scene is animated. Click on the link to seeDavehttps://youtu.be/0-LmQbzkkRA George D Posted - 03/31/2020 : 11:28:08 AM Your welding scene is excellent, Dave.George Orionvp17 Posted - 03/31/2020 : 10:37:08 AM Nicely done, Dave. Nicely done.Petein Michigan Frank Palmer Posted - 03/31/2020 : 10:24:58 AM Bill, the depths you will go for a pun. Railroad Line Forums © 2000-2020 Railroad Line Co. Steam was generated in 0.39 seconds. Powered By: Snitz Forums 2000


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Suspended vehicles are vehicles that travel less than 5,000 miles on public highways (7,500 miles for agricultural vehicles). These types of vehicles still need to file a Form 2290, but will owe $0 in taxes. Since there is no tax amount due to the IRS for these kinds of vehicles, the IRS wants proof that your vehicle travels under that mileage limit.
We have been noticing more and more of our customers who have filed suspended returns get audited by the IRS and did not have the right kind of proof to defend themselves. We don't want this happening to anyone else.
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Don't Have ANY Forms of Proof Listed Above?
I would urge you to start keeping records immediately. Keeping good records will cover your back if and when an audit arises. But maybe your truck didn't move at all, or you don't need to deal with IFTA or IRP Registration… what do you do then? Here is a list of some other forms of proof that may work:
- Dated pictures of your odometer, one taken on July 1 and the other taken on June 30 of the following year
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The more proof is always better. Try gathering as much of this information as possible.
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Peru is expelling Venezuela's ambassador to Peru to protest the country's recent formation of an all-powerful constituent assembly that has been widely condemned as a power grab by Venezuela's socialist President Nicolas Maduro.
Peru's foreign affairs ministry said Friday that it had given the ambassador, Diego Molero, five days to leave Peru.
"The Peruvian Government reaffirms its strong willingness to continue contributing to the restoration of democracy in Venezuela," the ministry added in a statement.
The announcement marks the first time that a country has moved to expel a Venezuelan ambassador since Venezuela's July 30 vote to form the assembly amid allegations of fraud.
Peru has taken the toughest stance In Latin America toward Maduro as he seeks to consolidate power and crack down on anti-government protests and unrest in which over 120 have died since early April.
Earlier this week, Peru summoned top diplomats from the region to discuss Venezuela in the Peruvian capital Lima, where 12 nations condemned the "rupture of democratic order" in Venezuela and said they would not recognize any action taken by the constituent assembly.
Peru's Foreign Minister told Reuters on Wednesday that expelling the ambassador was under evaluation daily but that Peru first wanted to gauge the response from Venezuela and the world to the so-called Lima Declaration.
Venezuela sent a note of protest regarding the Lima Declaration that Peru dismissed because it contained "unacceptable terms" that the foreign ministry did not specify.
Venezuela's embassy in Lima did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Maduro has said the constituent assembly is the country's only chance at securing peace and prosperity amid the unrest.
Peru, which withdrew its ambassador to Venezuela in March after the Venezuelan Supreme Court tried to take over the functions of Congress, maintains consular support to protect Peruvians in Venezuela.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a military intervention in Venezuela.


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I'm a little nuts and booked my flight! Woo hoo! Going with my older daughter as a girls weekend. 🙂
So excited coming from Kentucky. I hope this IS more than the rumors i'm hearing that its GLT stuff but happy to know the cafeteria plan platinum ladies will be there. We loved all of our cafeteria plan clothes!!!!!
I too feel this is unfair to the dedicated MJC mama's who live too far away!
I'm in Ohio (Cincy) and this will be my first Art Fair!! My dd and I are beyond excited!!
So excited! I'm out of state, but that's my birthday, so my husband said he would stay with the kids and my mom and I are going on a road trip 🙂
Wish I lived closer!! Love Love Love Matilda Jane!!!
I think this unfair to all the momma's who loves MJC that lives too far to attend.
I am in Milwaukee, WI and will be going!
I'll be heading in solo from Ohio!!! Bringing my camera to capture the fun!
Thank you for offering this. I'm beyond excited to live in Indiana!!
Wow, I so wish I was closer and could be a part. Can you tell us which past seasons are going to be available? I may travel cross country for some Field Trip or Serendipity!
oh how cool! I wish I lived closer 🙁 have fun ladies!!! ❤
why can't I live closer?!?!?!
What an awesome idea! I so wish I could go!
Wow!!! This sounds like a blast….and a chance to meet the Platinum team!!!!! Wish I were closer. Have fun!!!!
anyone from the Madison, WI area want to road trip? It's my birthday weekend and I wanna go!!!!
Ahhhh, I live 2.5 hours away in Ohio… so tempting!
Matilda Jane and Lego Brickland in the same weekend … ????
Oh wished we lived closer. Road show would be great. But that happens to be the last few days of fall break maybe I can get a road trip planned. Oh going to keep my fingers crossed!!!
Ahhhhh!!! Wished I lived in IN!!! Lucky, lucky locals!
Please do a roadshow!!! Come to NY <3
Hope everyone who lives close enjoys it for those who don't!
If this is going to become a regular thing, we may need to consider moving close by! How fun! 🙂
Wish I lived closer! Awesome opportunity for those who do live in FT Wayne!
I'm from Fort Wayne and I can't wait for the sale. But I have a question. Is this warehouse sale going to be similar to the Vera Bradley sale in the spring? Will there be limits on how much you can buy? Will new inventory come out each day?
<3 <3 <3 Awesome!
What a Great Idea! I wish I lived closer! Local mamas are gonna have a blast! If you happen across a pair of Carrie Cargo pants in a 12 …. We have had them in a 6 and a 10 and the ruffles in an 8. My daughters all time favorite!


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Seller's/Buyer's Guide
Got some Jetta parts and pieces laying around that people might want? short on cash? Maybe you don't need that xbox anymore, or you have a coin collection someone might want? Or maybe you are looking for some used parts for cheap? This guide is made to help you be successful and safe when selling and/or buying items on JettaJunkie.NOTICE: if you have a product you mass produced, or are selling through a company, you must be a sponser. Contact kennix for more information.
Seller's Guide:
1. Make the title clear on what it is you are offering. If you don't, then no one will know what you are selling and wont even bother to look.
2. POST PICTURES. Frankly, the internet is a risky place. No one is going to even consider your item if they cant see it. And that doesn't mean you should go steal a picture of the item off of a website. The picture doesn't have to be perfect, just make sure people can see what it is. multiple angles is preferable.
3. Give a detailed description. Listing pro's AND CON'S will help you sell it. If the buyer gets the item and didnt realize there is a huge gash in the paint or something, they aren't going to be happy, and paypal will get their money back FROM YOU.
4. Name a price. Don't just say "make me an offer" or "whatever you feel is fair". YOU are selling the product, say what you want for it. However, it is always good to be open for negotiating a price or a trade. RESEARCH what you are selling. How much is your item selling for on VW parts websites? Why would they buy your item for 100 dollars from you when they could buy it on ECStuning.com for 40 dollars less? Your item is probably used, you aren't going to make a ton of money off of it. The sooner you get that in your head, the sooner you'll sell your item and get some money in your pocket.
5. Post how you want to be contacted. Whether its by PM, email address, text or calling, remember to say it. Don't forget what the best time to contact you is. You don't want to get a call from someone about your badgeless grill during a board meeting or during a wedding!
6. Finally, just be friendly. No one wants to buy anything from a greedy douche. We are all VW enthusiasts just looking for a deal.
Buyer's Guide:
1. BE CAREFUL. The mods and admins try to keep this area clear of any scammers, but those sneaky bastards sometimes slip under the radar. Just always be weary of those scum trying to make an extra buck. Look at the number of posts they have. If they aren't selling a VW part or car, and it's their only post, ask them a couple questions. And if you don't feel comfortable, no one is forcing you to buy from them. If you notice a suspicious seller, please report the post to a mod and we will resolve the situation as quickly as possible.
2. Be inquisitive. Ask questions. If the seller has neglected to read the above section, don't be afraid to ask for a picture, condition of the item or a price.
3. Use PayPal. Unless you know the person, or feel comfortable enough to deal with them in person or with cash, use PayPal. Its a safe way to pay someone with your debit/credit card over the internet without getting your card number etc. stolen. If you or the seller doesn't have an account, its free and easy to make. If they refuse, go somewhere else.
4. Be nice. No one wants to sell their product to a low-baller or a grumpy old man. 99% of sellers are just VW enthusiasts looking to share the joy of a new car part or something, and maybe need gas money or needs to make rent.
**REMINDER: JettaJunkie isn't responsible for any problems or anything that happens if your sale/purchase goes south. Contact Paypal for a refund. And if you used cash, all I can say is "I told you so..."**
If anyone thinks of anything else i overlooked, then tell me and I'll add it. I hope this helped!


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Turn off of 278 onto Bradley Beach Road, drive to the end past a little neighborhood and you'll find yourself in the big parking lot for Driessen Beach. All 200 spaces are numbered so don't forget to pay at the master meter in the building that houses the restrooms.
The path to the beach might be a little long but it's okay because there are plenty of stops on the way – first the restrooms and four sand showers, then a pavilion with picnic tables and a charcoal grill perfect for groups hungry for hotdogs, hamburgers, grilled veggies and all other grilled meals, and finally, a great playground with slides and monkey bars that kids are sure to love.
Even if it takes a few minutes to get out to the beach, it'll be worth it. Plus there are mats and bridges so anyone and everyone can access Driessen Beach.


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Here are the top 7 things we said we would never do BC (before child) and AC (after child):
|We are never giving our child a pacifier, why would anyone do that to their own child? It limits speech patterns and causes teeth to shift which can cause permanent damage.
|Second day in the hospital, I am recovering from a C-section and my husband has been sleeping on a fold out chair that looks like a beer pong table for 48 hours. Its 2:48am and our daughter won't stop crying. My husband and I pretty much said this in unison "oh my gosh, somebody get us a damn pacifier"! She's had one ever since.
|Who takes their children out of the house in their PJ's, I mean how hard is it to put pants and a shirt on a child before you leave? We are never doing that.
Narrative of a typical weekend morning in my home:
My husband: "what's the time?"
|Every time I talk to Vicky on the phone all I hear is her kid in the background, can't she tell him to be quiet for like 10 minutes so we can talk?! Our child will never be that rude while we are on the phone.
|My child is possibly the loudest child I have ever encountered, she gets it from my side of the family. At around 1 years old she started to talk a lot and it was at the time we realized either we don't ever talk on the phone with anyone or we learn to ignore it like every other parent we know. We try to teach her that when we are talking she shouldn't interrupt but let's be honest here people the important conversations you save for when the children are in bed. That scene from Family Guy where Stewie is constantly saying "mom, mommy, mom, ma, mom, mommy" to Lois is basically my life.
|When it comes to time in front of the TV or electronics better known as "tablet time" I will limit my child to one hour a day if that. Anything more than that is too much. She is going to have designated craft time, book reading and nature time as well.
LET'S BE REAL HERE, PEOPLE! My husband and I work full time jobs, I am lucky enough to work one day a week from home! On that day I am with her in the same room and she is in front of the TV while I am in front of my computer. When we're making dinner, of course she's watching her shows! It keeps her occupied while also teaching her words and numbers and colors etc. Do I know every single word to Trolls and Moana? You bet your silly ass I do, and I DO NOT feel bad about it. My daughter is intelligent and well rounded, she plays well with others and is polite enough for a two-year-old.
|I can't believe that some people let their children eat in the car, did you see that backseat? It was so gross, there were crumbs and sticky stuff everywhere. Our child will never eat or drink in our car.
|My daughter has a basket of snacks in the car. Every time we leave the house I make sure she has at least one sippy cup of juice or milk ready for the ride. It's unreasonable to think that a two-year-old can sit in her car seat for a long period of time and not get thirsty or hungry. OF COURSE I GIVE HER FOOD IF SHE'S HUNGRY! I mean, I try to clean the car out once or twice a week but let's be real here folks its not always the priority. You just have to get through the weeks and hope that somebody gets you a gift certificate for a car detail for Christmas this year.
|When we have our child we will keep our living room an adult area, her toys can stay in her room. Whey does she need toys in the living area and in her room? Pointless.
|I will never let our child sleep in our bed with us, that's our time together. She needs to be comfortable in her own room and we need our alone time.
To be fair we haven't officially hit this stage yet because our daughter is still in her crib but, we've flat out said to each other if she wants to come in our bed she can come in our bed. She's only going to be young once and if my mom is right (as she has been with most of the advice she gave us) we are going to miss this time one day.
So, to wrap up…we were pretty much wrong about everything and we were those non-kid people who thought they knew.
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Oakland, Berkeley, And East Bay News, Events, Restaurants, Music, & Arts
As great a comedy as A Midsummer Night's Dream is, it's easy to get tired of it, if only because there are so many opportunities to do so. There's something about Shakespeare's fantasia of fairies, love potions, amateur thespians, and bestiality that makes it seem like there's always someone doing it around here: SF Shakes and Contra Costa Civic Theatre last year; Center REP and North Bay Shakespeare this year, and Impact and Ragged Wing Ensemble next year.
One of the most stunning theatrical productions I've seen this year was Tim Supple's Midsummer at the Curran in May, with an Indian and Sri Lankan cast performing in seven different languages. Despite some marvelous performances, SHN's subscribers weren't having it. Half the audience left at intermission on opening night. Maybe people were put off by the lack of subtitles, maybe they felt that there's no point to Shakespeare in any other language, or maybe the people who signed up for Phantom and Wicked were simply the wrong audience.
There were a number of walkouts at Saturday's opening of A Midsummer Night's Dream at Walnut Creek's Lesher Center, but for a different reason. Festival Opera is performing Benjamin Britten's 1960 opera, so everyone knew they weren't getting Shakespeare straight up. Well, almost everyone: One couple retreating at the first of two intermissions complained that when they'd seen it in April it wasn't set to music, and the gentleman groused, "This Benjamin Britten I can live without!"
If anything, what's surprising about the libretto by Britten and Peter Pears is how straight-up the Shakespeare is. Some scenes and characters are cut, but for the most part it's just Shakespeare's play, only sung — that is to say, only much slower.
The slackened pace is most noticeable in the fairy parts, which are so ethereal that they can be a drag. Countertenor William Sauerland beautifully captures the eerily womanly tones of fairy lord Oberon, but with a lifeless stage presence. Tytania's retinue is a gaggle of girlish candy-ravers whose choruses are grating.
The pace picks up considerably for the mismatched lovers, with lively performances by soprano Stacey Cornell, mezzo Jessica Mariko Deardorff, tenor Jorge Garza, and baritone Nikolas Nackley. Bass Kirk Eichelberger as Bottom and the other laborers are awfully funny, and their play of Pyramus and Thisbe is a highlight, both for its comedy and because the musical parody of the previous century's opera is more melodic than Britten's otherwise atmospheric music, conducted by artistic director Michael Morgan, that generally swirls innocuously under the vocal lines. After three hours, though, it's a long time coming.
The real magic is visual in Morgan's production, particularly Frédéric O. Boulay's dreamy star-chart set and co-director Mark Foehringer's writhing dances for the fairies. Puck, a non-singing part embodied forcefully by Kurt Wolfgang Krikorian, spends much of his time flying around on a wire.
Central Works' latest collaboratively developed play, Midsummer/4, takes the lovers' part of the story and removes the fairies, the other characters, and the plot and conflict in the process. Chief company playwright Gary Graves' 2002 play Every Inch a King was essentially a modern version of Lear's daughters without King Lear. Midsummer/4 takes a similar approach, but without Hermia being promised to Demetrius but in love with Lysander, or scorned Helena's slavish devotion to Demetrius, there isn't much story left. What it's replaced with doesn't really add up to one either.
Best friends Raissa and Lena are having a weekend away in the Sierra Nevada. Unbeknownst to Raissa, Lena invited Dex, a guy she picked up at an "eyegazing party," and Dex invited his friend Lawrence along to keep Raissa busy so he can have Lena to himself. They drink some absinthe, and next thing they know they're falling in love with each other one minute and detesting each other the next all night long.
It's an entertaining trifle, with some cute references to Burning Man and Yahoo! groups. What really makes it work are Jan Zvaifler's brisk staging and strong performances from the cast, particularly John Patrick Moore as bashful nerd Lawrence. Armond E. Dorsey gives a strong sense of Dex's superficiality and quick temper, Arwen Anderson is an amusingly ditzy Lena, and Leontyne Mbele-Mbong strikes a fine balance between wary hostility and bemused sensuality as Raissa, despite being given the most stilted speeches.
Told in "what the hell happened last night" flashback, what happened is reduced to a series of drunken hookups interspersed with cogitations on the nature of love and fairy giggles from the woods outside. It's an interesting exercise, but it's such a wispy premise for a play that it provides an excellent refutation to anyone who thinks Midsummer is lightweight. Seeing it reduced to so little makes you realize how much more there is to Shakespeare's play. Maybe someone should do it.
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Sziget Looking for Fresh Talent to Play at the Campfire
Sziget will build its huge campfire again this year, and is now looking for talent to play and sing around it. [...] we are looking for the most talented campfire musicians to entertain our melody-loving Szitizens! If you are the world's most irresistible street musician, or if you just like to jam out on some classics under the shower and would like to perform at an intimate, cozy location at one of the biggest festivals, you are at the right place! Read on! Who can apply to the SZIGET Campfire 2016 contest The organizers of Sziget 2016 are looking for unplugged / acoustic
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Sziget 2016 has made its first announcement about its lineup in 2016. The names announced today, in the order they appeared on the event's official Spotify playlist: The Last Shadow Puppets (Main Stage) The Neighborhood (A38) The Lumineers (Main Stage) Jess Glynne (A38) DATSIK (A38) Years & Years (Main Stage) Róisín Murphy (A38) Opgezwolle (A38) Parkway Drive (A38) Bullet for my Valentine (A38) K.I.Z. (A38) Kovacs (A38) David Guetta (Main Stage) MUSE (Main Stage) The Last Shadow Puppets is a "baroque-pop" band from England featuring Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys), Miles Kane (ex-the Rascals), producer James Ford (Simian Mobile Disco, ex-Simian), and Zach Dawes (Mini Mansions). They have a new album on the tube for April
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New Wireless market report from Netscribes: "Location Based Services in India 2012"
Boston, MA -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/28/2012 -- Location based services or LBS is an information service that uses the ability of the global positioning capability using IP addresses of mobile devices and computers to deliver area specific information. It is more relevant to mobile devices such as smartphones and Tablet PCs. Marketing evolution exhibit growing need for more targeted and personal outreach to the consumers, with the ability to define the relationships they have with brands and their products. Location based services provide just that. With enormous mobile subscriber base and burgeoning smartphone and tablet penetration, location based services stand to gain significant traction in the Indian market.
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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Outlandish Observations is 10 years old!
Outlandish Observations turns 10 years old today!!
I started this blog on August 28, 2008, with two goals in mind. The first was simply to learn about blogging. The second was to create a central repository for news and information for OUTLANDER fans, a place where people could go to find answers to commonly asked questions, links to other OUTLANDER-related sites, and the latest information on Diana Gabaldon's new and upcoming releases.
To say that this blog has succeeded far beyond my wildest imaginings is a severe understatement! In the beginning, I never expected anyone to visit my site except a few dozen of my friends from the Compuserve Books and Writers Community (now TheLitForum.com) and the Ladies of Lallybroch fan-site. I didn't talk about it on Compuserve for the first couple of years, because I was very reluctant to draw attention to it where Diana Gabaldon could see -- which seems silly in retrospect, but it's true. Suffice it to say that I did get over that shyness, eventually. <g>
Special thanks to all of my followers on the Outlandish Observations Facebook page! Last year at this time I had 9,604 followers on Facebook. Today that number is 10,876, an increase of 13.24%! I'm delighted that so many new people have found my site in recent months. Welcome! I hope you take some time to look around and see what else is available here.
Outlandish Observations was one of the first successful OUTLANDER-related blogs. These days there are dozens and dozens of fan-sites, Facebook groups, and so on. The more the merrier, as far as I'm concerned! <g> I'm proud to be a part of such a thriving, creative, and enthusiastic worldwide community of fans, united in our passion for these books and characters and this amazing story Diana Gabaldon has created, that is now being brought to life on TV.
I'm delighted to see so many new people discovering OUTLANDER as a result of the TV series! In case you're wondering, yes, I will be posting weekly recaps of the Season 4 episodes once the show resumes in November, just as I've done for the first three seasons. Look here for my episode recaps.
In celebration of this 10th anniversary, I have a special treat for all of you: my first-ever interview with Diana Gabaldon! I did my best to come up with questions that are somewhat different from the sorts of things that everybody always asks her, and I am just DELIGHTED with her responses! (The photo above is from our first meeting, at a book-signing in Maryland in 2009.)
Part 1 of the interview is here. Part 2 is here. Hope you enjoy it!
Many, many thanks to all of you who've visited Outlandish Observations over the past ten years. It's been an amazing journey, and I'm so glad you've come along for the ride.
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Karen - wonderful-- to follow and delve into diana's creative process and books! keep on giving, karen, we love it!
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4 of the Worst Episodes of Carpool Karaoke
Here are The News Wheel, we are big fans of Carpool Karaoke. We've even put together a list of our favorite episodes. But there are a few that stand out as, well, not so great. Not every episode can be a winner, so here are a few that missed the mark.
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Since we've already dedicated an entire article on why One Direction's episode of Carpool Karaoke sucked, we figured their episode should probably come first on this list. The episode consisted of singing (good singing, but still) and only singing, which sort of defeats the purpose of Carpool Karaoke as it has come to be. There weren't any funny jokes or skits incorporated into the episode. It was literally just karaoke.
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It was the first ever, and it was one of the worst ever. Sure, we get it. It was the first attempt at Carpool Karaoke, so it's not going to be perfect. But it's not a great start. From the beginning of the segment, Mariah Carey seems unhappy and annoyed, as if she doesn't want to be there. Her attitude may have been put on for comedic purposes, but its humor didn't read. Plus, when her songs came on, she seemed annoyed, almost like that's not what she signed up for. The whole thing felt awkward and uncomfortable.
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The United States Drug Enforcement Agency has classified Trenbolone as a Schedule III substance. As a Schedule III drug it joins PCP, Methamphetamine and Cocaine.
Penalties are high, even on a first offense. In Canada it is considered a Schedule IV drug.
Today, many performance enhancement circles discuss and share converted Finaplix pellets. Over the years underground labs have also started carrying their own lines of converted injectable Trenbolone Acetate for sale.
Finaplix pellets are perfectly legal to possess but they are not in a form ready for humans to use. Therefore, they have to be coverted.
To make a homebrew mix of injectable steroids from the pellets you need to grind them up into a powder and add it to sterile water or propylene glycol.
An easier way to do it is to create a topical cream by grinding up one or two pellets and mixing them with water and DMSO. It's then applied to the skin each day.
It causes bad body odour however, so even though this is probably the easiest method, it may not be the most ideal for you.
Some people grind the pellet up and snort it, but this can cause other side effects such as wearing away the lining of your nose.
Instead of going through the process of Finaplix conversion, there are a number of brands on the market from underground labs that are ready to go, such as:
Trenbolone Acetate results can often include enhanced strength, lean muscle mass, and a faster metabolism.
It is one of the most highly sought after anabolic-androgenic steroids of all time, but should not be used by beginners.
One of the benefits is that the drug is versatile and can be a powerful part of a bulking or cutting cycle.
It increases protein synthesis and nitrogen retention. It also increases red blood cell count, allowing more oxygen to reach the muscles. Progestational activity is low to moderate.
When it comes to improving nutrient absorption, it has the same effect on cattle as in humans.
During training, this effect alone helps athletes gain a competitive advantage. Combining with Dianabol or Anadrol can produce even bigger gains.
Athletes say a 30-day bulking cycle of Trenbolone steroids can add 15 pounds of pure muscle tissue with less fat accumulation than any other anabolic on the market.
Trenbolone exists in the same family of anabolics as Deca Durabolin (Nandrolone Decanoate), but has a much higher anabolic androgenic rating of 500:500.
To understand the strength of this medication, compare it to Testosterone. Testosterone has an androgenic rating and an anabolic rating of 100:100. That means Trenbolone is five times more powerful than Testosterone.
Women cannot use this drug because the androgenic effects are too strong, and would result in virilization symptoms. Females are better off going for Winstrol or Anavar pills instead.
Trenbolone does not aromatize.
It excels in lean tissue preservation, muscular endurance and recovery. It does not promote water retention because the internal components do not convert to estrogen.
It does not cause Gynecomastia or water retention (except in very rare cases or if stacked with Anadrol).
Hard, vascular, muscle tissue is the end result of the drug. Supplementing with Tren creates amazing results in fat loss and lean muscle growth.
In fact, there is no anabolic-androgenic steroid more beneficial for athletes than the Trenbolone family of compounds, which includes everything from base Trenbolone to Tren E and Tren A.
Trenbolone acetate is typically taken in 100 mg to 300 mg weekly doses divided into two or three injections throughout the week due to its short half-life of 24-72 hours.
For oral trenbolone, recommendations average 100 mg to 200 mg daily.
For Trenbolone enanthate: 150 to 300 mg weekly.
The best cycle is dependent upon your goals and the physical affects these steroids have on your system. Some athletes are genetically predisposed to react poorly to any Trenbolone dosage, while others simply experience no or few ill effects.
It's not recommended for a beginner cycle because of how strong the steroid is.
It is safe to say that there is no better or more versatile steroid available for the cutting or bulking phases of a professional athlete.
Trenbolone stacks well with many steroids including:
Stacks for bulking:
Stacks for cutting:
There are some key differences between Trenbolone Enanthate and Trenbolone Acetate.
An Enanthate vs. Acetate comparison shows that Enanthate has a longer half-life of 7-10 days versus the short half-life of 24-72 hours, and can therefore be injected less often.
Tren E is much stronger than Tren A. In order of effectiveness we would rate the Trenbolone Enanthate cycle as number one; Parabolan as number two; and Trenbolone Acetate as number three.
However Trenbolone Acetate is the most popular because of it's accessibility, since you can buy Finaplix pellets from veterinary supply stores and convert it yourself.
It should be noted that taking Trenbolone Acetate, Trenbolone Enanthate and Trenbolone Hexahydrobenzylcarbonate Parabolan at the same time is not recommended and can be dangerous.
One company has put the three together to form a new product called Tri Trenbolone, but very few people take this.
You would need to be very experienced with steroids to try this out, and even then there does not seem to be that much benefit.
Trenbolone is available from veterinary supply companies and is not approved for human consumption.
That means that you won't be accessing pharmaceutical grade quality products.
Side effects include kidney toxicity, prostate enlargement, male pattern baldness, hallucinations and high blood pressure. There is a risk of liver toxicity, so users often recommend Milk Thistle for detoxification.
If you are genetically predisposed to Trenbolone sensitivities, even a low to moderate dose could cause problems.
Additional side effects include:
Trenbolone often increases bad cholesterol (LDL) and decreases good cholesterol (HDL). A healthy diet and cardio activity can help reduce this negative effect on healthy cholesterol levels.
This steroid is not recommended for women due its androgenic effects. Women can experience hair growth and other negative virilization effects as a result of this drug.
Many people have turned to the CrazyBulk Trenorol supplement to avoid the dangerous side effects of steroids.
It's a powerful steroid alternative that can help you get results without taking drugs.
With a steroid as strong as Trenbolone we must stress the importance of PCT (which stands for Post-Cycle Therapy).
A PCT is used to help your body reestablish normal hormone levels in the body after a steroid cycle.
Without a PCT you will lose many of the gains you established with Trenbolone.
After cycling off Trenbolone, your hormones will dip below normal levels. It is during that lag time that supplements are very important. Here are some natural ways to boost testosterone to get you started:
Follow a proper post cycle therapy consisting of drugs like Nolvadex, Clomid or HCG.
Staying the course of PCT for an equal amount of time as your steroid cycle should get your body back to its natural hormone levels.
Black market Trenbolone is inexpensive and easy to obtain. The price is not prohibitive to the typical user.
You can find Trenbolone for sale on the Internet, but buyers should take care to find a reputable supplier.
The quality, safety and sterility of these drugs are sometimes in question, so thoroughly research options before purchase.
Over the years, Trenbolone has been inconsistently available for general purchase.
The drug was scarcely found in the 80s, but in 2015 the Mexican veterinary laboratory, Ttokkyo, started offering Trenbolone under the brand name Trenbol. A 10ml bottle sells for around $150.
Legally, you can also purchase Finaplix, because it's a cattle implant that's viewed as acceptable for human use in the bodybuilding community.
Because the drug is tied to the livestock industry, it is unlikely additional legal restrictions will be in place in most jurisdictions.
For example, you can even buy Finaplix directly on Amazon, but you'll need to learn how to convert it first.
The benefits of Tren are considered by some to be unmatched by any other steroid.
It's versatile, it's powerful and can produce accelerated results. It enhances anabolism and inhibits catabolism.
With this steroid, you can get increased strength, size and performance. You can gain lean muscle mass with a relatively low amount of water retention.
It works by increasing protein synthesis, nitrogen retention, and red blood cell count.
You could stack multiple other anabolic androgenic steroids and it will not touch the strength and effectiveness of Trenbolone. It remains one of the best off-season bulking components available on the market today.
But can be just as useful in a cutting cycle.
What is a Trenbolone Sandwich? For some reason it's the latest hashtag on social media. Some people have even posted pictures literally of a sandwich with needles on it.
When you search Trenbolone sandwich guy, Robert Frank comes up.
Ultimately there are no Trenbolone sandwich recipes, it's just a saying people use in their Instagram posts, or people who are bulking with Tren posting high calorie sandwich recipes online in their Tren posts.
So don't waste your time looking for the Trenbolone sandwich definition, it's not a real thing.
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I want to buy trenbolone acetate 100mg and I want to know how much I need to take per week.
Hi Pall,
Bodybuilders who take steroids usually recommend that users start at 50 mg every other day and gauge how their body responds.
If the user's body can't manage the side effects at this dosage, it is generally recommended that bodybuilders quit.
A standard dosage of Trenbolone is thought to be 100 mg every other day. But remember, just because it is standard does not mean it is safe.
You can take every preventive measure and still wind up suffering horrific health issues.
Trenorol does not carry the risk of liver damage like Trenbolone, and is our recommendation as a solid backup plan to cycling with anabolic drugs.
Interesting! Good to know more about Trenbolone here. Following your buying guide, I'd like to know if there are some fake Trenbolones out there. Can I buy it elsewhere and still get the real quality?
Secondly, how often do I need to exercise while taking Trenbolone to get the required results?