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Can you say future herd shire? What can I say about Prince Charming just take a look at that pedigree and see why we are so excited about this little guy. Starting with 2011 National champion Our Burnished Hope for a dad; Torbio; Inca; MacGyver and Mahogony Prince all in his blood line. Talking about stacking some high quality Sires all in one little package. As you can see by his picture Prince Charming is no slacker either. Prince Charming first shearing at 271 days of age 1.89 pounds.The fiber stats are in and they are just where we thought he would be: AFD 16.1, SD 4.2, CV 26.2, %>30 1.2Prince Charming Sire Our Burnished Hope (Burnie) now resides part of the year here. So we need to find a comparable male to Prince Charming to take his place, that is not related. If you have a male that you are willing to trade for please give me a call. You will not be sorry with this little guy.Prince Charming first cria was born on 05/14/2020.
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A bunch of leaked screenshots apparently showing a redesigned OS X 10.10 interface have surfaced online ahead of Apple's WWDC 2014 opening keynote.
Showcasing a flatter, minimalist design that falls inline with iOS 7, they show a redesigned, iOS-like Notification Center, a new dock with an opaque rectangular background, a subtly different Safari with flatter toolbar buttons and a similarly redesigned Spotlight search, which now features a Quick Look function that brings up recent searches.
The screenshots were posted onto Reddit's Mac section by an account that's since been deactivated, so we're going to take the images with a pinch of fruit-tinged salt. First spotted by MacRumours (which has since deleted the images), they've been preserved by The Verge.
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The leaker claimed that the images were taken directly from Apple's HQ in Cupertino, and we should find out if they're the real deal when WWDC kicks off this evening.
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Advertising decision affirms the central benefits of ec-H2O
MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 13, 2012-- Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC), a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing of solutions that help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world, today announced that the U.K. Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has made public its decision regarding challenges made against Tennant advertising by Karcher UK Ltd. The ASA rejected one advertising challenge and upheld another. In the end, the ASA determined that Tennant's ec-H2O™ is an effective cleaning technology and a potential replacement to conventional cleaning chemicals for use in scrubber-dryers.
Chris Killingstad, president and CEO of Tennant Company, stated, "Although competitors attempt to discredit our breakthrough technology through advertising challenges, the fact remains that ec-H2O cleans effectively, saves money, improves safety and reduces environmental impact. The ASA's decision is consistent with these claims and the organization has affirmed the central benefits of ec-H2O."
In its decision, the ASA determined, based on the evidence supplied by Tennant, that consumers would be able to use ec-H2O in place of their chemical scrubber-dryers and that ec-H2O saved money and created only a fraction of the environmental impact associated with chemical-based floor cleaning. The ASA, therefore, determined that Tennant advertising did not exaggerate these key benefits of ec-H2O.
The ASA upheld a single complaint after it determined that Tennant's evidence was not robust enough to support the claim that ec-H2O could remove more bacteria than chemical detergents. However, the ASA's expert advised that, based on four real-life studies, ec-H2O did on average lead to improved cleaning results compared to detergents in both reduction of organic materials and higher floor gloss.
Satisfied Tennant customers remain the strongest testament to ec-H2O performance. These customers include many of the world's largest, most sophisticated, and highly successful professional cleaning and facility service providers. As of the end of 2011, Tennant had more than 3,500 ec-H2O customers across the globe; 10,000 facilities using the technology; 30,000 ec-H2O scrubbers in use in the marketplace and $300 million (USD) in ec-H2O sales. For customer testimonials, third-party test results and the benefits of sustainable cleaning visit www.ec-H2Ofacts.com.
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Minneapolis-based Tennant Company (NYSE: TNC) is a world leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing solutions that help create a cleaner, safer, healthier world. Its products include equipment for maintaining surfaces in industrial, commercial and outdoor environments; water-based and other sustainable cleaning technologies; and coatings for protecting, repairing and upgrading surfaces. Tennant's global field service network is the most extensive in the industry. Tennant has manufacturing operations in Minneapolis, Minn.; Holland, Mich.; Louisville, Ky; Uden, The Netherlands; the United Kingdom; São Paulo, Brazil; and Shanghai, China; and sells products directly in 15 countries and through distributors in more than 80 countries. For more information, visit http://www.tennantco.com.
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Allow me to change your perception of the new 2018 Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Milwaukee-Eight® 114 cruiser. For you see, during my ride review, I escaped to the roads for nearly a week, taking this powerhouse Softail on a +2000 km trip (1250 miles) from Ontario to the province of Quebec and back again. Most would not consider the dragster designed "Breakout" for long distance rides. Most think its styling is namely for a torque'd straight line. With the Softail's upgrades for 2018, there is nothing to stop you from taking to touring. Though at stock it has no windscreen, no saddlebags and no inbuilt audio system – I can assure you that the pure riding experience was exhilarating and the comfort, endless. Personally, this is just how I like it when I travel long distances. I want a ride which can handle the diversity of the roads I'll put it through. And by that I mean fast acceleration, highway cruising or cornering such as through the hilly road around Mont Tremblant. Things have definitely changed for the Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout for 2018.
For 2018 Harley-Davidson has made some remarkable changes to their Softail line. I was excited to get my hands on one of the first representing these changes, the Softail Breakout. I specifically chose the Softail Breakout Milwaukee-Eight® 114 cruiser for my review. I like an all-round performer and imagined the Breakout to be just that. For 2018 Harley-Davidson rebuilt their Softail family with a myriad of changes. In fact it's a re-invention of the range with capabilities meant to offset the loss of the Dyna family, and technology that is more in line with the current industry standards. There is a renewed focus on the Softails as H-D's sole cruiser line.
Reduced Ride Vibrations
Important to note right away, is with the 45-degree V-twin Milwaukee-Eight® is mounted directly to the frame. The addition of dual counter-balancers tame the shake, so even though there are no rubber mounts you'll feel less vibration than from the earlier model. You will feel the difference right away, as did I, including the improved handling and weight reduction regarding handling. In fact, it is the Breakout's new frame with 50 percent fewer component parts and 22 percent fewer welds making for an overall 34 percent more rigid chassis. This and other changes are the result in its reduced 16kg (35lb) weight of the 2018 Breakout.
Plus, the new frame layout allows for greater lean-clearance in the corners and further nimble handling though the 34-degree rake and 5.7-inch trail. Summed up makes the Softail Breakout a better drag bike and straight-line cruiser.
Fork Technology and Shocks Add to Ride Comfort
Harley-Davidson introduced to the FL touring line in 2017, with the Showa Dual Bending Valve (SDBV) fork (not manually adjustable). This has been applied to this 2018 Softail Breakout. The fork reduces weight and provides direct damping characteristics which result in a more comfortable, better controlled ride and improved handling.
At the rear, Harley abandoned the old Softail's under-engine hidden twin shocks in favour of a coil-over monoshock that they tucked up under the seat and not below the transmission The changes make shock action conventional–that is the rear wheel hits a bump and compresses the shock–where the old design extended the shocks when the wheel hit a bump. This update offers increased wheel travel, improved damping and a larger range of spring preload adjustment, while still maintaining the hardtail look brought about by the "shock less" rear frame triangle. Just drop your hand under your right thigh (be careful not to grab the exhaust!) and you can quickly dial in the ride out back to compensate for changing passenger/cargo/whatever weight.
Tank, Seat and Wheels
The 2018 Breakout gets a new reshaped smaller 13 litre (3.5-gallon) fuel tank and a semi-hidden digital speedometer. In fact the integrated and minimal instrument cluster mounted on the handlebar is another favourite feature of mine. More road to see!
The Breakout has a low-slung seat 65cm (25.6 inches) deep scoop seat fits well almost cupping your rear. This keeps you in position on the bike when turning the power on for hard acceleration. The only note on this though, is that after some hours of riding, I did feel a little discomfort, let's say pressure at the tail bone. If I were to own this bike I would indeed make some fitting adjustments.
The Breakout shows its drag bike style in its wide Gasser II wheels with fat 240 mm rear tire allowing for more grip and power to the pavement. ABS protection comes as part of the standard equipment package, so even though the Breakout only uses a single front brake, you can use that single front and rear-brake with confidence.
Pricing and Paint Schemes
The 208 Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout 114 starts at: $22,299. CAD / $20,299. USD.
It is available in: Vivid black (Standard).
These colours at a price of $ 20,699. USD Black Tempest; Silver Fortune (pictured here); Twisted Cherry.
Anniversary Colour: Legend Blue Denim $21,199. USD
Favourites and Noteworthy
- New chassis rebuild for an improved lean angle and responsive handling.
- A 16 kgs (35lb) weight loss (total running weight: 304 kgs /672 lb) from 2017 gives the Breakout enhanced power to weight ratio for better acceleration.
- LED lighting improves vision and visibility.
- Keyless ignition with Harley-Davidson Factory Security System for theft protection comes standard
- The speedometer is integrated into the handlebar clamp.
Notable Cautions
- There is still some handling loss in the front end suspension when torque and steering is combined, at higher speeds. I see this as an issue if occurring when an inexperienced rider encounters such during a ride. Solution would be a steering damper. Yet as I know there's no such thing.
- During my review the rear passenger seat was stolen – a real shame! The seat is only held on with a flathead screw. Something to watch for or change to avoid the same happening to you.
- More attention to fuel management during longer distance rides. The tank is small and the engine uses a good bit. Of course much depends on your personal use of the throttle. I enjoy pulling quickly away (when safe) from stops to enjoy the torque. Naturally, I use more fuel do so versus a gentler roll on. Nonetheless, I was able to get just over 300 km to the tank.
Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Milwaukee-Eight 114 Highlights:
With more lean angle and agility than ever imagined in a bike carrying so much dragster attitude and style, the all-new Harley-Davidson Softail Breakout Milwaukee-Eight 114 model takes long, lean muscle to a modern edge.
- New smooth-top 3.5-gallon fuel tank
- Long and wide with low-slung raked out 49 mm front forks
- 18-inch rear (240 mm tire) and 21-inch front (130 mm tire) Gasser-style gloss-black powder coated cast aluminum wheels
- Distinctive Daymaker™ Signature LED headlamp
- Low-profile, riser-mounted digital instrument screen
- 35-pound weight reduction to earlier model
- Standard ABS
I hope I've changed the stereotypical slot for the Breakout – being a short trip dragster or cruiser. It is a super fun bike for long distances and the improvements made for 2018 make it so. There's ample power, and thrilling performance that will keep you satisfied for many kilometres.
Find a Harley-Davidson retailer near you and enjoy!
~ Vicki Gray


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The MS-3 is an incredibly impressive and well-built device that is virtually unique in the market thanks to its size and price point.
112 high-quality onboard effects
Three loops for combining your own favourite pedals
Fantastic build quality
Easy to edit and store sounds
Excellent value for money
Included power supply
Midi and USB included
Absolutely none at this price point
In 2017 guitarists have more choices when it comes to effects pedals than ever before. In an attempt to streamline this process, Boss looks to have created a pedalboard solution that claims to help maximise creative options by combining a world-class multi-effects engine and multi-pedal switcher in one small, dedicated unit. Sounds perfect, but is it? Tom Quayle finds out.
Imagine how great it would be if a professional quality multi effects unit were combined with a high-quality pedal switching loop system in a single product. Such a product has actually existed on the market for quite a few years now, but it is very expensive, bulky and heavy to carry around. The MS-3 is Boss' attempt to combine these two essential products into a single, highly compact and lightweight design, morphing the concepts from their GT series of effects units and ES5 and ES8 pedal switchers into a single unit.
The MS-3 shares a lot of its visual DNA with the ES8 and ES5 thanks to the same shaped metal housing, non-latching switches and small LCD display. Unlike the ES pedal switchers, the MS-3 includes a pro-level effects unit with 112 effects algorithms and 24-bit, 44.1khz A/D conversion for a pristine signal path. Whereas the ES8 and ES5 feature 8 and 5 pedal loops respectively, the MS-3 provides a more modest three loops. The real power of the MS-3 comes from being able to combine your three (or more if you are prepared to chain more than one pedal into each loop) favourite pedals with the onboard effects for a small pedal board with pretty much unlimited sounds and incredibly powerful switching options at the press of a footswitch.
An MS-3 preset allows up to six of the internal effects to be combined, in any order, with your three pedal loops. While the pedal loops location relative to one another is fixed (running loop 2 into 1 is impossible for example), the internal effects can be moved anywhere within the signal chain for all manner of possibilities using the vast array of drives, modulations, delays, reverbs and pitch effects onboard. This represents one of the most compact and powerful setups we've ever seen here at Guitar Interactive, allowing for a very small pedal board with an incredible array of amazing sounds at your feet.
With so much on offer here you might feel a little daunted about creating and editing patches, but Boss has worked hard on the menu and editing system on the MS-3, combining the best parts of their ES and GT series with three rotary knobs and just five buttons for controlling every function. The three dial's functions are clearly labelled on the screen for each scenario while the buttons allow you to turn effects or loops on and off, browse through the various menus and write your patches to any of the 200 onboard patches.
Boss have included a pair of expression pedal inputs and a controller out for amp channel switching. The expression pedals can be assigned to a dizzying array of parameters from the internal effects processor or you can plug in an external footswitch for tap tempo if required. Midi Out is also included for controlling and switching patches on midi capable pedals and there is even a USB connection for utilising Boss' librarian and editing software designed for those who don't want to use the front panel of the MS-3. Stereo output for the internal effects is included for extra setup options such as a pair of amps or running a separate channel to the front of house or to an amp simulator for monitoring or recording.
The onboard effects sound excellent. They may not be completely mind-blowing or the best effects you have ever heard, but they are absolutely pro quality and very consistent across the board, with so much choice that you could gig with the MS-3 alone, using it only as an effects processor. Being able to combine these sounds with your own favourite pedals, switching them on and off per preset is fantastic, making you very much question why you are lugging around a massive pedal board to every gig.
Just like the ES8, there are two modes on offer - memory and manual. In memory mode you work with presets, the four footswitches changing presets and moving up and down banks. Each preset can then put into manual mode, allowing you to select up to four of the effects or loops within your preset and assigning them to each of the footswitches. These can then be turned on or off as required for even more flexibility within a preset. A long press on the Memory/Manual footswitch takes you into the included tuner function.
The MS-3 is an incredibly impressive and well-built device that is virtually unique in the market thanks to its size and price point. It's fantastic value for money, costing less than some individual effects pedals, and should be very attractive for anyone looking to downsize a large rig into something equally or more powerful with a very small footprint. Boss has hit the nail squarely on the head here, and the MS-3 deserves to be a big hit for them. They see to be on something of a winning streak at the moment!
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Air Show Announcer: Rob Reider
Rob Reider is the most sought-after announcer on the North American Air Show circuit. His talents have earned him the highest award in the air show industry, the International Council of Air Shows "Sword of Excellence." A former midwest television personality, Rob received 5 Emmy awards for his on-air performance and musical compositions. Rob announced his first air show in 1978 and made it his full-time vocation in 2006. Since then he's announced over 250 shows from Maine to California to Japan. He's known in the flying world as the on-camera host of the award-winning, Sporty's Pilot Shops "Learn to Fly" videos, helping thousands of people around the world to earn their pilots licenses and advanced ratings.
One of the highlights of his career was in 2015 when he was selected to narrate the "Arsenal of Democracy Capitol Flyover," commemorating the end of World War II in Europe. At that event more than 50 vintage World War II aircraft flew over Washington, DC., honoring those who served and sacrificed for our freedom.2016 is also a banner year for Rob as he's been tapped to be the voice of the Breitling Jet Team's American Tour. Based in France, they are the largest civilian aerobatic team in the world flying jets, bringing the message of Breitling timepieces to air show audiences all over the world.


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The long-awaited conclusion to Kim Harrison's Rachel Morgan book series, The Witch With No Name, is coming out this month. To help you get ready, here's an exclusive video where Harrison takes you into the real-life Hollows — and shows us artwork that gives a hint of what to expect.
Witch With No Name comes out next Tuesday, and here's the synopsis:
Rachel Morgan has come a long way from her early days as an inexperienced bounty hunter. She's faced vampires and werewolves, banshees, witches, and soul-eating demons. She's crossed worlds, channeled gods, and accepted her place as a day-walking demon. She's lost friends and lovers and family, and an old enemy has unexpectedly become something much more.
But power demands responsibility, and world-changers must always pay a price. Rachel has known that this day would come—and now it is here.
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Nashville, TN-Heller Ridge is a new name to some in the Country Music and Southern Rock world but, to Jason Hollis and Kevin Herrick this has been years in the making. They have been performing on the road touring and doing session work in studios for over 28 years; and have been writing partners for over three years now creating their upcoming debut album of ten new songs, self-titled "Heller Ridge." "We have been perfecting these songs for a few years now and we just want to make an album full of songs that fans will enjoy for years to come. We really started out to get our songs heard as songwriters but we decided to go ahead and put it out ourselves as Heller Ridge." says Jason Hollis. Working along side of the guys is platinum-selling, recording session drummer, Patrick Maley who has stepped in to play drums and percussion throughout the album. "The guys asked me to play over a year ago and I said let's do it! I have known these guys for years and love their songwriting so I jumped at the chance to play. The guys came over last week and we started cutting drums and bass at my home studio." said Patrick. The album is at the half-way mark now and will hopefully be completed before this summer of 2018. "We are so excited to get this album out to folks who want to hear something that's different than what's on radio right now songs with strong hooks that you just automatically start singing after you hear them. Our biggest hope is that you like it so much that you keep spinning it again and again" says Kevin Herrick. Be on the lookout for their debut album later this year.
Dallas, TX-Songwriter, Producer, Rapper, Recording Artist, Matt Mayer has been hard at work on his upcoming debut album, American Survivor; he took time out to come get some work on the business side of things in Nashville. "I came up to work with my business partner, Jason Hollis of Life-Line Worldwide; we are getting my publishing, PRO (Performing Rights Organization) at BMI, copyrighting my songs, networking with producers & industry guys, and getting everything set-up for the record" says Matt Mayer. While in Nashville Matt really wanted to get to see the inner workings of the songwriting and business-side of how things get done. "I really want to do things right as Hollis is always telling me; take the time to do it right don't let the industry dictate how you do things. At the end of the day I want to make relevant hip hop music that speaks to me and hopefully to millions of people the world-over. I'm the kind of artist who is very meticulous about the lyrics and how that message comes across. This trip has taught me a lot and I'm just excited to see where the music will take me" said Matt Mayer. American Survivor the album will be arriving late 2017 stay tuned for details.


text: The global market for chromatic dispersion compensator filter modules is projected to expand rapidly over the next several years. ElectroniCast Consultants of Upper Lake, Calif., issued a market study that forecasts that growth will climb from nearly $48 million in 2006 to almost $230 million by 2011. Growth is then expected to slow noticeably to an annual average increase of 0.3 percent. The growth will be particularly dramatic in North America and the Pacific Rim, including Japan. The modules typically are comprised of fiber Bragg gratings or etalon-based elements. Over the forecast period, the filter approach may include bulk optics such as virtual-image phased arrays and other technologies.


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TiVo Singles Say Lost Is Show They Hope to Find a Valentine to Share at TiVo Version of Speed Dating Event
"Want To Go Back To My Place and Watch Programs on Neurolinguistic Programming?" May be Most Challenging Pickup Line of the Night
ALVISO, Calif., Feb. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Singles who RSVP'd to attend the first-ever TiVo version of a speed dating event tonight on Valentine's Eve say ABC's Lost is the television program they most want to share with a special match. And one anonymous single, who chose television that focused on "neurolinguistic programming," may be destined to go home alone.
"The beauty of the TiVo service is that whatever your personal favorite, whether it is a ratings leader like Lost or something a little more esoteric, TiVo can find the shows you love most and make sure you never miss them," said Katie Ho, vice president of consumer marketing at TiVo. "And tonight, hundreds of singles are going to be wearing their television program interests close to the heart in hopes of finding another single with similar television interests."
Tonight several hundred singles who RSVP'd to a special invite from TiVo will gather in San Francisco for this first-ever TiVo singles mixer. Every guest in attendance will receive a name badge that displays their favorite shows and top interests, and then they'll work through the crowd of other singles hoping to find a compatible TV match to be their special Valentine. Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Diego, Seattle, and Washington D.C. and last but not least, Valentine, Nebraska, are among the candidates that TiVo will consider bringing TiVo matchmaking to next year.
Each of the singles attending the evening's festivities completed an online TiVo Matchmaker Quiz, which queried them on their favorite television programs and key terms they would enter as a WishList(R) search, an exclusive TiVo service feature that searches through all of your television programming choices and records programs that match those interests. Other popular actors that singles said would make perfect TiVo WishList searches included actor Cary Grant and Johnny Depp. Other popular interests included a variety of outdoor sports, independent musical artists, plus traveling and travel destinations.
The top five television shows TiVo singles said they'd most like to share include Lost, Grey's Anatomy, 24, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and one of the three CSI programs.
Guests at tonight's event will have the opportunity to possibly find a TV mate for life. But they'll also have a chance to win one of 14 TiVo Series2(TM) boxes that will be given away during the festivities. For more information about the TiVo service and tonight's event, please visit www.tivo.com.
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Founded in 1997, TiVo (NASDAQ:TIVO) pioneered a brand new category of products with the development of the first commercially available digital video recorder (DVR). Sold through leading consumer electronic retailers, TiVo has developed a brand which resonates boldly with consumers as providing a superior television experience. Through agreements with leading satellite and cable providers, TiVo also integrates its full set of DVR service features into the set-top boxes of mass distributors. TiVo's DVR functionality and ease of use, with such features as Season Pass(TM) recordings and WishList(R) searches, has elevated its popularity among consumers and has created a whole new way for viewers to watch television. With a continued investment in its patented technologies, TiVo is revolutionizing the way consumers watch and access home entertainment. Rapidly becoming the focal point of the digital living room, TiVo's DVR is at the center of experiencing new forms of content on the TV, such as broadband delivered video, music and photos. With innovative features such as, TiVoToGo(TM) transfers and online scheduling, TiVo is expanding the notion of consumers experiencing "TiVo, TV your way.(R)" The TiVo(R) service is also at the forefront of providing innovative marketing solutions for the television industry, including a unique platform for advertisers and audience measurement research. The company is based in Alviso, Calif.
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Volcano Watch — O'ahu, Ni'ihau, and Kaua'i
In the last few weeks, we have reviewed the eruptive stages of Hawaiian volcanoes and have given brief overviews of the geologic history of Hawai'i Island and of Maui, Moloka'i, Lana'i, and Kaho'olawe, the islands that make up the Maui Complex.
In the last few weeks, we have reviewed the eruptive stages of Hawaiian volcanoes and have given brief overviews of the geologic history of Hawai'i Island and of Maui, Moloka'i, Lana'i, and Kaho'olawe, the islands that make up the Maui Complex.
This week, we will complete the geologic history of the principal Hawaiian Islands with a brief look at O'ahu, Ni'ihau, and Kaua'i.
Each Hawaiian volcano progresses through a series of eruptive stages that starts with the preshield stage, followed by the shield stage, the postshield stage, and, following a period of erosion, the rejuvenated stage. Not all volcanoes go through the postshield or rejuvenated stages, and preshield stage lavas are presumably buried beneath later lavas on all the volcanoes except Lo'ihi Seamount, which has not yet progressed past the preshield stage. The lavas erupted during each stage are chemically distinct, thereby allowing identification of the different stages. With this brief review of topics previously covered, let's take a geologic look at the three oldest of the principal Hawaiian Islands.
O'ahu consists of two extinct volcanoes, Ko'olau to the east and Wai'anae to the west. Ko'olau Volcano consists of the eruptive products of the shield (2.5-1.7 million years old) and rejuvenated stages; no postshield stage lavas are known. A caldera complex, filled with thick, ponded lavas that have been altered by hot water, occurs in the Kailua region on the northeast shore of the island. The caldera was bisected by the catastrophic collapse of the Nu'uanu landslide, which deposited numerous blocks on the sea floor as far as 100 miles northeast of the island. The largest of these blocks is about the same size as Manhattan Island.
The rejuvenated stage lavas erupted mainly in the Honolulu area, hence their name, the Honolulu Volcanics. These vents and flows appear to be older than 100,000 years; the best-dated vent, at Black Point, is 410,000 years old. The flows and ashes of the Honolulu Volcanics have high contents of sodium and potassium and low contents of silica. Many of the vents erupted through a coral reef that surrounded the island on the south side. These eruptions tended to be explosive, and most vents along the coast are ash, or tuff, cones, such as Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, and Salt Lake Crater. Flows erupted inland were funneled down valleys, such as Manoa and Nu'uanu Valleys, thereby creating flat valley floors.
Wai'anae Volcano consists of the eruptive products of the shield (3.9-3.5 million years old) and postshield (3.2-2.5 million years old) stages. The shield lavas are overlain by a thick sequence of postshield stage lavas. A post-erosional sequence of lava, once thought to be of the rejuvenated stage, is 2.5 million years old and has been reinterpreted as postshield. The erosional break that separates these lavas from the earlier part of the postshield stage has been attributed to a catastrophic landslide to the southwest named the Wai'anae slump.
Ni'ihau, an extinct volcano with shield—(4.9 million years old), postshield—(4.9 million years old), and rejuvented—(2.5 million to 400,000 years old) stage lavas, has no exposed summit caldera complex; it was apparently removed during a large landslide towards the east. The postshield stage consists of the erosional remnants of a dike and of a single cone. Rejuvenated stage lava, with a narrow range of compositions, covers about a third of the island and forms a small ash, or tuff, cone, Lehua Island, off the north shore. Numerous cones and flows of rejuvenated stage lava also dot the deep sea floor west of Ni'ihau.
Kaua'i consists of at least one extinct volcano, including shield—(5.6-5.0 million years old), rare postshield—(4.94 million years old) and abundant rejuvenated—(3.65 million to 500,000 years old) stage lava. Kaua'i is unique among Hawaiian volcanoes with its enormous caldera complex, no obvious rift zones, and a graben, or downdropped block, on the south side of the caldera complex. Rejuvenated-stage lava has covered much of the eastern half of the island with a broad compositional range of basaltic lavas. Some flows have filled canyons and diverted rivers, only to be eroded through once again. Rejuvenated stage lavas also erupted on the east and southeast submarine flanks of Kaua'i.
Shield-stage lavas filled the caldera and the graben with thick, ponded flows. The Makaweli graben probably formed in response to a large landslide off the southern coast of the island, that can be clearly identified by the levees it left behind and the blocky debris on the sea floor. Other landslides also affected the north and northeast flanks of the island and, perhaps, the east flank, as well. The caldera complex of a second smaller volcano may be represented by thick, ponded lavas in the southeastern part of the island. Deep erosion, weathering of the flows, and voluminous subsequent rejuvenated-stage lava, make unraveling Kaua'i's early history difficult.
The abundance of giant landslides around the principal Hawaiian Islands indicates that such landslides are an integral part of their life history. Fortunately, such catastrophic events occur infrequently - - only once every several hundred thousand years. Aspects of the geology of individual volcanoes, such as the apparent absence of summit calderas, are readily understood within the context of such giant landslides. New undersea data collected within the last decade, combined with previous observations and mapping on the islands, have led to a revolution in our understanding of the geologic processes that built and then modified the Hawaiian Islands.


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Often regarded as Conrad's masterwork, Nostromo, written in 1904, is also Conrad's darkest novel, filled with betrayals at all levels and offering little hope for man's redemption. A novel of huge scope and political intrigue, it is also a novel in which no character actually wins. All must accept the ironies which fate has dealt them.
Setting the novel in the imaginary South American country of Costaguana, the story centers around a silver mine in the mountains outside of the capital, Sulaco, vividly depicting its allure and the price each character pays for its success.
When Charles Gould, returns from England to claim and reopen the rich silver mine he has inherited from his father, he has good intentions– to provide jobs for the peasants and contribute to the economy of the town at the same time that he also profits. Soon, however, he becomes obsessed with wealth and power, and as the political climate gets hotter, he must pay off government officials, bandits, the church, and various armed revolutionaries to be able to work.
Each of these groups is vividly depicted as working for its own ends and not for the good of the people, and with their goals focused on the real world, these characters have no self-awareness, nor do they develop it during the novel.
In contrast to these "unrealized" humans, Conrad presents several characters who develop some self-awareness through their experiences. Nostromo, a local legend, is a man of principle who has always kept his word. Martin Decoud, a newspaper man, is a nihilist who has editorialized against the revolution, though he has yet to test himself. Dr. Monygham, captured during a past revolution, broke under torture, and is now seeking absolution by fighting against this revolution. And the good and long-suffering wife of Charles Gould, Dona Emilia, who has lost her husband to his silver mine, now devotes her life to helping others.
When Nostromo agrees to protect a load of silver from revolutionaries by taking it out to sea, he takes Decoud with him, leaving him on an island with the silver when they almost sink. Decoud's reaction to his isolation, and Nostromo's reaction to the treasure that is suddenly "his," provide a dark commentary on idealism and human nature.
In the conclusion, which includes a love story that feels tacked on, Conrad's darkest self is revealed, offering little hope of change and even less hope for man's redemption. Rich in atmosphere, vibrant in description, filled with characters representing all walks of life and philosophy, and set in a country where revolution is a way of life, the novel is full of dark portents and bleak political outcomes.
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SINGAPORE – Industry leaders from the region's top food and beverage companies gathered in Singapore on 12 April to mark the private sector's contribution to addressing some of the region's most pressing health challenges.
The event showcased the commitments of FIA's fifteen member companies who among them support more than 70 programmes throughout Asia that help to improve food security, raise nutrition literacy, and meet community needs for clean drinking water, education and health care. Collectively, these programmes touch millions of lives in positive, lasting ways. FIA's inaugural report, "
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The reception was hosted by FIA President Pradeep Pant. Pant, who was re-elected to lead the Association for a third successive term, welcomed guests to the reception and thanked the members of FIA for their leadership and support since FIA's inauguration. Pant is President of Kraft Foods' Asia Pacific business, based in Singapore.
"It has been a pleasure to work alongside so many talented business leaders in the launch of FIA's first major report. This report offers only a snapshot of the tremendous efforts the food industry is making to tackle some of the region's toughest challenges," Pant said. "With the launch of this Report, we mark not only the encouraging progress that is being made to address these challenges, but we acknowledge the importance of continued partnership that is necessary to make a meaningful and sustainable impact on our communities –as individual companies and as an industry."
The launch of the report builds on FIA's commitment to be a valuable and credible partner in addressing the complex challenge of meeting food security goals. With its broad and diverse membership, FIA serves in a "communicate and coordinate" role, linking food companies with regional policymakers, NGOs and governments, and sharing "global best practices" from leading industry groups, government agencies and UN bodies like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Rome-based Food Agencies of the UNO, including FAO, IFAD, and WFP.
Speaking at the launch of FIA's report, Thomas Elhaut, Director of Statistics & Studies at the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), said "Because of the complexity of the challenges faced in Asia, a one-size-fits-all approach will not work. We know that the food industry has a great deal of depth and expertise to offer in product safety, nutrition and sustainable supply chains and it's clear that an approach based on partnership offers a win-win solution in tackling some of these global challenges. There is a real need for the Asian food industry to act locally and think globally, in a South-South Cooperation spirit. What happens or what does not happen in Asia has deep implications for other regions in the world, especially the more vulnerable of food deficit countries. I applaud the efforts by FIA's members, who are stepping up to this challenge in a meaningful way and I look forward to continuing our dialogue with the private sector in Asia."
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"Many thanks to the folks at @DeltaAssist for being a very helpful social media customer service team. @Delta." — Yahoo! News' Chris Moody.
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"I should never check my work e-mail this late in the evening. Now I want to jump off the balcony." — Jazz Shaw, Weekend Editor at Hot Air at 9:37 p.m. last night.
Eavesdrop Cafe: Drunk interns on the Metro!
As chronicled by Roll Call's Emily Cahn last night.
1. "Drunk intern on the metro: I knew my ex girlfriend sucked when I found out her favorite jelly bean was buttered popcorn. #dcinterns #lol"
2. "Drunk loud interns Also made fun of their friend who was a vegetarian but eats sausage. 'Like, that's literally the grossest meat'"
3. "Drunk loud interns also made fun of the nerdy intern who got off a stop before them. #metroentertainment"
Spotted this week at Boxcar Tavern: Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.).
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Drivers in Trinidad and Tobago are warned to be cautious during the busy Christmas and Carnival season, after a video was shared online showing a driver travelling East along the Westbound lane of the Western Main Road in Trinidad.
The video, which was shared to social media by Facebook user Lorenzo Bernard, was recorded around 2:00 am on Monday on his dash cam.
Video footage showed the approaching headlights of a silver Isuzu van which, amazingly, was travelling slowly West along the eastbound lane of the overpass near Cocorite.
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"I said, well I have to be on the wrong side of the road," Bernard said with disbelief.
He was not sure if the driver was intoxicated.
"This is just a reminder to everyone at this time of the year, be extra vigilant," he said.
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Rita Hazan dished on how she gave Keri's hair that LA blonde look: "Keri had medium brown hair and I thought it would be cool to leave the sides dark and lighten the whole top to a honey blond with many different tones," she explained. "She is gorgeous and that always makes my job easier!"
Keri was so pleased with her new hair that she debuted her new look at the BET Awards on Sunday (June 27), capturing the attention of everyone on the red carpet! Check out Keri's before and after pictures below–she looks amazing!
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This Frozen Peach Margarita is made with fresh peaches and sweetened with honey… No peach schnapps necessary! The perfect summer margarita looks like sunshine in a glass.
(This recipe for Frozen Peach Margaritas was originally published in 2011, but was updated with new photos and content in 2017).
Hello! If this Frozen Peach Margarita looks mildly familiar, that's because it's an oldie but goodie here at We are not Martha. From way back in 2011. Now that I've had this little space on the internet for almost 10 years (can you even believe that??), I figured it was high time for me to go back and update some of my most popular older posts that have images and copy that left much to be desired. If you haven't been reading since WAY back in 2008, you might not even realize that I was legit taking photos with my camera phone back at the start. My flip phone camera. Or it might have been a Blackberry? I can't remember. All I know is that it wasn't an iPhone and the photos were horrible and no I'm not linking back to anything, so you'll have to go find them yourself if you want to laugh at me.
Anyway, this Frozen Peach Margarita was first made at me and Chris's first little apartment together. We love our house, but sometimes miss being in the hustle and bustle of the city. And having a pool. But I really don't miss taking my food and cocktail photos outside on the deck with tons of other residents walking by wondering why the heck that weird girl is standing on a chair again. Also, there was the time our neighbor decided to set her dirty oven to "clean" and then leave for the day. Le sigh.
I made this drink again (such a struggle) and also made you a little video… Not that making this Frozen Peach Margarita is rocket science; you basically throw everything in your blender. But I wanted you to see just how easy it is.
The whole reason this margarita was born was because I couldn't find a peach margarita made without peach schnapps. Which I am not a fan of. I can't be the only one who just thinks about college when I think about peach schnapps, right? Ugh. Fresh peaches all the way.
Of course, you need a little sweetness since you're not using schnapps, which is why you'll want to add a healthy dose of honey. The triple sec or cointreau helps a little, too.
The first time I made these, I was wedding planning. Now I'm getting ready to celebrate my five year anniversary. Whoever said time flies when you're having fun certainly wasn't lying. I wish I could count the number of cocktails I made with Chris since this one way back in 2011. I also have a much nicer blender now as I now own a Vitamix (affiliate link!) and I can't recommend it enough. It's pricey, but I've used it nearly every day for years now and it works better than any blender I've ever owned.
This margarita is so fresh-tasting and smooth, with just the right touch of sweetness. It looks like sunshine in a glass and tastes even better.
Sadly, this weekend's weather left much to be desired in Boston and the week ahead doesn't look much better. BUT I'm pretty sure it's just because Mother Nature wants to get all the cold and rain out of her system now so that the rest of the summer can be sunny and hot. Obviously margaritas are better enjoyed in the sunshine… But if you're lacking sunshine, they'll also help you imagine it exists.
If you didn't get a chance to make these Frozen Peach Margaritas when I first introduced them to the world in 2011, I hope you'll try them now. The summer is just getting started (and only unofficially so far), so you've got plenty of time to make them your official cocktail of summer!
If you love margaritas, be sure to check out my Blackberry Lemonade Margaritas and my Grilled Pineapple Coconut Margaritas. I also can't wait to try these Mai Thai Margaritas from Wood and Spoon.
Frozen Peach Margarita
- Coarse sea salt for rimming glass
- Simple syrup for rimming glass (can also use lime juice)
- 3 large peaches, peeled and chopped
- 2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup tequila
- 1/2 cup triple sec or cointreau
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 3 cups ice
- Mint for garnish, if desired
- Place sea salt on a small plate and lightly brush simple syrup or lime juice around rims of glasses.
- Dip rims on the plate of sea salt to coat.
- Put peaches, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, honey, and ice in blender and blend on high until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with mint, if desired.


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Tips for Hiring a Professional to Refinish a Wood Floor
Hardwood floors are meant to last a lifetime, but they can often get a dull appearance or suffer nicks and scratches, so you need to take steps to restore its original appearance. You typically don't need a new floor installed and may want to reconsider trying to refinish it yourself as of course you want to protect the floor from further damage.
Sometimes a dull finish can be corrected if you give it a good cleaning in the areas that are scuffed or scratched. But a good refinish will restore the entire floor to its original condition and make it look brand new; this should be done by a professional because the job is not as easy as it may sound. If you are ready to hire a flooring professional there are some questions and considerations you should cover with him or her first:
- Do they have a license to practice in
- Do they have a bond and are they insured?
- How long have they been in business?
- How much experience do they have with this particular type of job?
- What types of techniques and tools will they use and are these the latest on the market?
- What will they do to minimize dust and the odors of the new floor?
- How will they protect the rest of the home and other rooms?
- Are their practices environmentally friends?
- Can you get a free written estimate and a warranty as well?
- Can you check their references?
A good flooring professional will do a thorough assessment of the floor and give you some recommendations for taking care of this. You should get a few estimates from a few contractors and compare, and if the prices are very different don't hesitate to speak up and ask why. Sometimes the methods they use are just different and not necessarily better or worse. And if you do choose to work with a flooring professional make sure you understand the entire process and are not home or can stay in another part of the house for the entire procedure.
And he or she should give you some recommendations for how to take care of your floor once it's done so that it looks brand new for as long as possible!


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Happy Birthday Baba! It's my father-in-law's birthday today, and I'd like to take some time today to share one of his recipes with all of you. I had the pleasure of visiting Fort Wayne, IN for Christmas, and I was delighted to help my father-in-law makes these for the big Christmas Eve gathering their church held at their home. Christmas Eve is just one example of my in-laws' hospitality towards their community. I hear many stories of their lovely home gatherings, inviting over church friends, neighbors, as well as students from North Side High School (where my mother-in-law teaches), and I was blessed to participate in one of their parties during Christmas.
For our Christmas dinner, we doubled the recipe below and made close to 80 buns! I certainly pulled my weight in eating them up as I must have eaten at least a dozen during our time there. Thanks for sharing your recipe with me, Baba, and I hope to learn many more recipes from you!
Baba's Mantou 饅頭
makes around 40 buns
3 tablespoons yeast
3 tablespoons sugar
4 cups warm water
1 tablespoon baking powder
12 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon shortening
1 cup red bean paste
40 – 2″ squares of cut wax paper
1. Sprinkle yeast and sugar over the the warm water, let stand for about 30 minutes until yeast bubbles.
2. Meanwhile, mix together flour and baking powder, and cut shortening into flour mixture.
3. Make a well in the flour mixture, pour in yeast mixture, and start mixing to form a dough.
5. Knead dough on floured surface until smooth, then cover with moist paper towel and let stand for about two hour in a warm place until the dough doubles in size.
6. Punch down dough and knead one more time and let stand for another 20 minutes.
7. Prepare steamer and begin to boil water.
8. Knead dough to shape into long rolls and cut across the roll to form mantou.
9. To make red bean paste filled mantou, roll one section of dough into a flat circle, put 1 tablespoon of red bean paste in the center, and pinch dough closed, forming a bun.
10. Stick one square of wax paper to the bottom of each shaped mantou and cover with damp paper towel until dough is used up.
11. Place mantou carefully in steamer, leaving enough space in between. Steam mantou for 10-12 minutes.


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Joy Movie Review & Film Summary
Throughout cinema's history, there have been numerous director/actor collaborations, and when these collaborative efforts are truly symbiotic, we get some of the most memorable films and performances. Whether it is Alfred Hitchcock and Jimmy Stewart, Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro, or Woody Allen and Diane Keaton, these types of director/actor pairs have made some of the most iconic films of the last century. Now, it appears that we have another director/actor collaboration in the making. While it is way too early to even mention this new pair in the same sentence as the examples above, it feels like this new cinematic relationship can develop into something exciting and unforgettable.
This new pair is of course writer and director David O. Russell and America's favorite star Jennifer Lawrence. They have made two films already, Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle, and their third effort is opening up on Christmas day. Joy is based on the life of Joy Mangano (Jennifer Lawrence)- the woman that invented the miracle mop. The film takes us on a wild journey inside Joy's personal life as we watch Joy grow from a young, imaginative child into a strong woman who becomes the matriarch of her own business.
Joy is not your typical biopic nor was it intended to be. Ever since David O Russell signed on to write and direct the project taking over creative responsibility from writer Annie Mumolo- he made sure his style and creativeness were strongly felt. Joy is not a documentary like approach to telling one woman's life; instead, Russell injected his unique spin on it in order to make it more memorable and enjoyable. Unfortunately, this style is only felt in the first half of the movie and somehow gets abandoned and put on the back burner as the film progresses. This makes Joy become a mixed bag full of heart, amusement, oddity, and ultimately slight disappointment. The film feels like it is uncertain and uneven in its approach and setup. The first half of the movie is classic David O. Russell. The soundtrack is bolstering with hits from the past and Russell's quirky family scenes ring with a sense of purpose. We are introduced to the Mangano family, and we are treated to absurdity and a fantasy like atmosphere. In this half, we meet Joy as a young child and then see her as a young adult trying to support and put up with her entire family. This is when the film is at its most charming, funny, and overall best. As the movie progresses, it relies on reality to tell the remaining of Joy's story. When we see Joy create her miracle mop and eventually become this successful businesswoman and the face of QVC, the film turns into more of a standard biopic. Russell drops the fantasy-like approach and loses his assertiveness, and the film becomes rushed and less successful.
Although the film never finds the right balance and falters in the second half, there is one constant- Jennifer Lawrence. She never losses her way and gives a performance that is heartfelt and fascinating. She slips into the 'everyday woman' role with ease and grace creating a character that is easy to like and root for. As Joy, Lawrence provides her typical tenacity and emotional vulnerability. It might not be here best performance, but it still is a great reminder that at only 25 years old Jennifer Lawrence can do a lot of great things, and David O. Russell has found a way to constantly get the best out of her. Joy is truly the only character and performance worth remembering; although, Virginia Madsen gives a funny and beautifully odd performance as Joy's mother. As for the other players, they don't have really time to develop their characters. Robert De Niro gives a fine performance, but his character, the overbearing father, is one note and comes off cartoonish. Edgar Ramirez and Bradley Cooper, playing Lawrence's ex-husband and business ally respectively- are not quite in it long enough to really make an impact on the film. Russell is at his best when he has multiple well-developed characters coming together, and this film simply lacks this rich quality.
When looking back at Russell and Lawrence's pairing, it is easy to fond over her Oscar-winning performance in Silver Linings Playbook and/or her scene-stealing performance in American Hustle. Those movies, especially Silver Linings Playbook, find both of them at their absolute best. While Joy is no dud or a complete misfire, it still is their least successful and engaging picture together. However, this shouldn't stop this duo from continuing to take risks and projects together.
The cast includes: Jennifer Lawrence (The Hunger Games), Robert De Niro (The Intern), Virginia Madsen (The Number 23), Edgar Ramirez (Point Break), and Bradley Cooper (Burnt). It was written and directed by David O. Russell (American Hustle).
-By Louie Coruzzolo
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Starting May 1, Organica will be participating in this year's Home Show, held at http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Songbird%20Meadows/120/106/1001
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01.04.2010 – Soon Great Britain will be in the grip of election fever and as the public goes to the polls. BMW has created a unique way for customers to personalize their cars depending on their political leanings. BMW's innovative Political Roundel Attachment Tag (PRAT) is a highly stylized limited edition accessory of the BMW product portfolio and comes available in the colors of all major UK parties.
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To make these butterflies all you need are some foam shapes, glue and card.
There isn't really a right or wrong way to this, I just chucked it all on the table and let them get on with it! Although we talked about butterfly symmetry and the monsters tried really hard to match each side up, as they chose the shapes I tried to use lots of colour and shape language too.


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Frieda Hikind, mother of New York Assemblyman Dov Hikind, died on Noonday at the age of 95. Her funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. (EDT) at Shomrei Hadas Chapels in Boro Park.
Mrs. Hikind suffered a massive stroke last week after having been hospitalized for several weeks in Maimonides Hospital.
She was born in Czechoslovakia in 1918 and was the sole family survivor of Auschwitz. She moved to the United State in 1947 and married Mayer Hikind, also a Holocaust survivor.


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Seeing the approach of fall in a few little details can remind us we can do the same thing with God. We can go days without seeing anything big happen in the God department. Maybe we have been praying for something or someone and nothing seems to change. Maybe instead of looking for the answer we expect to get, we should just look for little details.
Just this week I was contacted by someone I've never spoken to but have wanted to meet. Our lives are connected by a person, a person my husband and I have been prayng for; a person we see growth in. This unexpected contact was a little detail covered in God's fingerprints I could have neglected to notice (and it came at the perfect time because we had a huge water bill due to a leaky automatic waterer that put a dent in our budget -- thankfully Shannon will have it fixed very soon).
Yesterday was my son Hawken's 19th birthday. I wrote something on Facebook about how his life isn't the life we would have chosen for him, but how it is amazing to watch how God uses Hawk's quiet life the way it is. I shared this because I want people to know we don't have to be showy or in the spotlight to make a difference. We might have a so called "boring" life and think it doesn't matter much. Every life matters as much as the next life. Anyway, God gave me another detail with that. A family member I rarely talk to shared how Hawken has affected her life. It was a reminder that God is indeed working when we just are trying to get through the days.
When we moved up here in 2015 Shannon and I took over the youth group (actually I think we didn't start leading it till 2016 -- years run together). Last year I had a tough time with it. I knew it was important, but emotionally I wasn't in a great spot and so everything was hard. This year we've got into a routine with it that works for us and for the students who attend. We had three new students to youth group this past Wednesday and we had a great discussion. It was really, really good. That is another detail of God's presence. Nothing in our lives is coincidence if we are living for Jesus.
If we open our eyes and take time to be aware of the details we will be encouraged. God never leaves us without His light. Maybe you're in a dark place. His light is shining. Maybe you're tired. He sees this. Jesus says, "Come to Me all you who are weary and heavy-laden and I will give you rest."


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The ERC announced the winners of 27 Synergy Grants, who will share a total of €250 million. The projects will receive funding of up to €10 million each for the coming years. Each project brings together two to four outstanding researchers.
The 27 projects engage 88 lead researchers who will carry out their projects at 63 universities and research centres in 17 countries across the European Research Area.


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Guest judge is Kenneth Cole. Air Date: 09/01/11. The designers become students for a day when they are partnered with art students from the Harlem School of the Arts to create a piece of art that serves as the inspiration for their next, avant-garde garment.
We start this show with Bert and Anthony Ryan hugging it out and promising they will no longer be little bitches with each other. They don't want to be on the bottom again. (That's what he said!)
Heidi comes on the runway and announces the designers are going "Back to School." They're off to the Harlem School of the Arts to "work with children and design an avant-garde garment." Viktor is already thrilled. And by thrilled I mean, he wants to slit his wrists. He even says he'd do better working with his "kid" if he had a cocktail in his hand. Oh honey, that's parenting 101! You can totally be a gay baby-daddy now that you know the secret!
All the little artists and grown designers spend time painting together then the designers use the canvas as inspiration for their garment.
The key phrase that Tim wants the designers to remember is "This is not a red carpet challenge, this is an avant-garde challenge." Becky's interpretation is "Go weird or go home." Viktor says it's "Edgy." Emo Oliver quietly says his choice of materials seems very quiet compared to the others.
Okay, so far this is a very boring workroom. No drama. Just designers trying way too hard to be nice. Hmmm. I kinda like the bitchy-fests a lot better. The day wraps up and with no drama. I has a sad.
The next day brings the students carrying the artwork inspiration. Viktor faked a smile. Tim makes his rounds, and has mostly good things to say. He does tell Kimberly to avoid looking too Hiawatha or Geronimo as she works on her bird dress. Then he tells Becky to avoid making her dress look like an arts and craft project and that this dress isn't doing it. Tim tells Emo Oliver that he really isn't doing avant-garde…just working with new fabric and color doesn't make it avant-garde. Emo Oliver didn't seem to get it. "So you don't like it?" Tim: "I didn't say that. I said this isn't avant-garde." Tim tells Josh C. that he's afraid his design is too literal an interpretation of the painting. Josh agrees and starts editing.
There's no real obvious workroom drama, however watching all the designers judge each other is pretty fun. The cutting looks are fantastic. Obviously nobody likes anybody's vision. Everyone agrees Emo Oliver's dress is ready to wear and not avant-garde at all.
Runway day. Tim reminds everyone to think thoughtfully about using the proper accessories and makeup for their models. Make it work!
Emo Oliver is starting to freak out because he's not close to finished…his solution is to glue this model into the dress–which is against the rules. Uh Oh. How the silent tears may flow when Tim delivers the news. Tim brings down the big gay hammer. It's a construction issue and gluing is against the rules. It either fits or it doesn't. Tim's brow was so furrowed that he will need a double shot of botox after the show.
Runway time!
Zanna Rossi is filling in for Nina.
Kimberly is over the moon with her bird dress. The artist loves it. She thinks she did a great job. Kim is safe.
Becky thinks her dress looks amazing but she wishes she had more volume on the bottom. Safe.
Emo Oliver thinks silence is the mose powerful voice and hopes that translates in his design. Heidi calls his dress sad and the paining was anything but sad. zanna says the top is well done, but below the waist, it is boring. Kenneth says there's too many details. Michael loves the bodice. Hates the rest of the dress.
Joshua More!More!More! is pleased with his tree skirt and the monogrammed trunk. Heidi likes this look. She likes the hand painted skirt. Kenneth thinks the skirt is very well done. Michael thinks the texter of the garment is spectacular. Zanna also loves the skirt.
Bert thinks his look is great and attractive. Zanna says the art and fashion aren't in harmony. Michael says avant-garde needs to make you think. This doesn't look modern or make you think. Heidi says she likes it that it doesn't bore her. Kenneth says it's a little too outside the box. During the judging, Michael said the jumpsuit was something a teletubby would wear. OH SNAP!
Viktor says it looks really, really good. His artist thinks it's hot. Safe
Laura is excited. The movement is beautiful. Thinks she incorporated her artists painting techniques into the garment. Zanna sees the inspiration of the art in the dress. Kenneth loves the interplay of the corset with the sheer gown. Michael likes the way she handled the fabric. Heidi calls it beautiful.
Bryce thinks his straight jacket design is great but the colors bother him because they aren't normally his colors. Safe.
Josh C. is pleased. He created something beyond his everyday design and is glad he dropped the fur. Michael says it's not avant-garde. Zanna's first thought was trashy. Heidi called it the Hooker for Halloween garment. Kenneth feels like the proportions are off.
Anthony Ryan feels like his design is the painting only amped up. Heidi loves this dress. It's sexy and modern. Michael apreciates that he got the attitude of the painting without being literal. Kenneth is struggling with the execution a bit. It could look more finished but he likes it alot. Zanna thinks the textures work well together.
Anya is really happy with the overall look and that it has a great impact. Safe.
Congratulations Anthony Ryan! Your strong modern look garnered you immunity for next week's show. Josh M., Laura, and Bert are safe. (Heidi mentions that he's lucky that she liked his outfit).
Josh C–you had a powerful work of art as inspiration and you blew it.
Emo Oliver–your garment was boring and your inspiration was not.
Auf Wiedersehen Josh C! You're gone again. Your 2nd time was not a charm. Have a great life, I don't think you'll be back…