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Drought - September 2005
U.S. Drought Highlights:
- On the national scale, severe to extreme drought affected about 7 percent of the contiguous United States as of the end of September 2005.
- Moderate to extreme drought affected about 18 percent of the contiguous U.S.
- The month was drier than normal across much of the country, with 13 percent of the contiguous U.S. very dry (in the bottom 10 percentile of the historical record). Especially dry areas included the Southeast to southern New England, and much of the Great Plains and Far West.
- Rains from cold fronts and tropical systems brought short-term relief to the drought areas from Arkansas to the Great Lakes.
- Many of these September dry areas have been drier than normal for the last 2 to 6 to 9 months. Long-term moisture deficits (last 24 to 36 to 60 months) persisted across parts of the West into the northern High Plains and central Plains.
Please Note: The data presented in this drought report are preliminary. Ranks, anomalies, and percent areas may change as more complete data are received and processed.
National Overview
On the national scale,
- severe to extreme drought affected about 7 percent of the contiguous United States as of the end of September 2005, an increase of about 1 percent compared to last month
- about 18 percent of the contiguous U.S. fell in the moderate to extreme drought categories (based on the Palmer Drought Index) at the end of September
- on a broad scale, the previous two decades (1980s and 1990s) were characterized by unusual wetness with short periods of extensive droughts, whereas the 1930s and 1950s were characterized by prolonged periods of extensive droughts with little wetness
- about 15 percent of the contiguous U.S. fell in the severely to extremely wet categories at the end of September
- a file containing the national monthly percent area severely dry and wet from 1900 to present is available
- historical temperature, precipitation, and Palmer drought data from 1895 to present for climate divisions, states, and regions in the contiguous U.S. are available at the Climate Division: Temperature-Precipitation-Drought Data page in files having names that start with "drd964x" and ending with "txt" (without the quotes).
Regional Overview
September 2005 was drier than normal across much of the country, with 13 percent of the contiguous U.S. very dry (in the bottom 10 percentile of the historical record). Especially dry areas included the Southeast to southern New England, and much of the Great Plains and Far West.
Rains from cold fronts and tropical systems brought short-term relief to the drought areas from Arkansas to the Great Lakes.
The September precipitation pattern at the primary stations in Alaska was mostly wetter than average. Across Hawaii, the precipitation pattern was mixed, with more stations wetter than average than drier. In Puerto Rico, the precipitation signal was also mixed, based on National Weather Service radar estimates of precipitation. September streamflow averaged near normal for Puerto Rico and wetter than normal for the Hawaiian Islands.
Many of these September dry areas have been drier than normal for the last 2 to 6 to 9 months. Long-term moisture deficits (last 24 to 36 to 60 months) persisted across parts of the West into the northern High Plains and central Plains.
Some regional highlights:
- Three states had the driest September in the 111-year record:
- Four additional states had the tenth driest, or drier, September:
- Delaware: 2nd driest
- Virginia: 2nd driest
- West Virginia: 6th driest
- Texas: 10th driest
- Six states had the tenth driest, or drier, August-September:
- Delaware: 2nd driest
- Maryland: 2nd driest
- Oregon: 5th driest
- South Carolina: 6th driest
- New Jersey: 8th driest
- Virginia: 9th driest
- Four states had the tenth driest, or drier, July-September:
- Illinois ranked tenth driest, or drier, for several seasons:
- Apr-Sep: 10th driest
- Mar-Sep: 6th driest
- Feb-Sep: 6th driest
- During September, parts of Kansas and eastern Iowa were declared drought disaster areas by the USDA (High Plains Journal, 9/21; Quad-City Times, 9/14). In parts of North Carolina, some public water supply systems were under voluntary water conservation during the month because of drought related issues.
- By the end of the month, 60% or more of the pasture and range land was in poor to very poor condition in Arkansas (61%), Connecticut (71%), Louisiana (76%), Pennsylvania (78%), California (86%), and Rhode Island (100%).
- End-of-month and month-averaged soil moisture conditions were drier than normal across a broad swath from the mid-Atlantic to southern New England states, much of the Great Lakes region into the central Plains, and parts of the southern Plains, Pacific Northwest, and northern and central Rockies, based on model computations (CPC-1, CPC-2, MRCC). The models also indicated dry soil moisture conditions in parts of Alaska and Hawaii, and near the surface and at depth from Iowa to the western Great Lakes.
- According to early October USDA observations, more than 50 percent of the topsoil moisture was rated short to very short (dry to very dry) across the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain states, parts of the central and southern Plains, and from the Southeast to southern New England states. This is drier than the 5-year and 10-year averages across much of the area.
- Streamflow levels were below seasonal norms across much of the Southeast to southern New England states, and parts of the Pacific Northwest, northern and central Rockies, central and southern Plains, and Great Lakes, as computed by models and based on USGS observations.
- Wildfire activity continued across the western U.S. during September, as numerous large fires burned in Alaska, the northern Rockies, and Columbia Plateau regions. As reported by the National Interagency Fire Center, over 8.1 million acres had burned across the U.S. by the end of the month, ranking the 2005 season as the second highest since 1960 for acres burned, just 0.3 million acres behind 2000.
- Reservoir levels in the West (provided by the USDA) reflected the long-term precipitation deficits in many states. About 16 percent of the western U.S. (Rockies westward) fell in the moderate to extreme drought category (as defined by the Palmer Drought Index) as of the end of September, reflecting continued dryness in the Pacific Northwest (June, July, August, September).
Paleoclimatic Perspectives
2005 Drought, Pre-Instrumental Perspective, Northeast Oregon
The northeast corner of Oregon has been experiencing persistent drought conditions since 1999. Precipitation in Oregon Division 8 since October 2000 is only 76% of the 60-month normal (based on 1950-2000). The 60-month period ending September 2005 was among the driest such October-September 60-month periods in the last 111 years (see graph to left).
In the last several months, short-term drought in the region has turned extreme. Based on preliminary reports, there was no recorded precipitation in Division 8 in August and September — which is unprecedented in 100 years of record. July-September 2005 was the driest July-September in the 111-year record, and overall June-September precipitation was 30% of normal, ranking second driest. This extraordinarily dry summer and early fall ensured that the 2005 water year (previous October-current September) would be the seventh in a row with near to much below-normal precipitation (12.44 inches, or 68% of normal).
To assess the severity of the current drought, we can compare it to the century-long instrumental record (see graph to left), but a longer window onto past droughts requires proxy data such as tree rings. The graph below shows a 275-year tree-ring reconstruction (1705-1979) of water year precipitation for Oregon Division 8 (annual values in light red; 5-year weighted mean in dark red). The instrumental precipitation record on which it is calibrated is also shown (annual values shown in light blue; 5-year weighted mean in dark blue).
The reconstruction was developed by Garfin and Hughes (1996) from a network of 18 tree-ring sites in Oregon, California, Nevada, and Idaho. The correlation between the reconstructed and instrumental records over their common or calibration period (1896-1979) is 0.586, indicating moderately high shared variance but some uncertainty around the reconstructed annual values. The reconstruction does capture well the multi-year and decadal-scale variability in the instrumental record.
The most significant feature in the last 100 years in both the instrumental and reconstructed precipitation records is a severe and extended drought in the 1930s, indicated on the graph with the longer yellow bar. Both records show that water year precipitation was below normal for 10 years in a row (1928-1937). The current drought, indicated by the shorter yellow bar, is now in its seventh year (1999-2005), and its average annual anomaly is similar to the 1930s drought. The full reconstruction does not show any events that rival the 1930s drought or the current drought. The longest reconstructed drought prior to 1900 is six years long (1839-1844; indicated by the orange bar), and it was less severe than the two more recent events.
The driest water year in the last century, according to the instrumental record, was 1977 (11.41 inches), with 2001 (11.63 inches) a close second. The reconstruction shows three years in the pre-instrumental period (1717, 1721 and 1729; indicated by orange triangles on the graph) with reconstructed precipitation less than in 1977. Taking into account the uncertainty in the reconstruction (as estimated from the differences between the reconstructed and instrumental values during the calibration period), there is an 80% probability that the actual precipitation in 1729 was lower than in 1977.
So in terms of duration and severity, the ongoing (1999-2005) drought in northeast Oregon appears to have been exceeded in the past 300 years only by the 1930s drought. The driest years in the current drought (2001) and the past century (1977) were probably exceeded in severity by only a few years in the two preceding centuries.
- Divisional climate data, including precipitation for Oregon Division 8, can be obtained from NCDC.
- The Eastern Oregon precipitation reconstruction is available online from the NOAA Paleoclimatology Branch.
- Garfin, G. M., and Hughes, M. K., 1996. "Eastern Oregon Divisional Precipitation and Palmer Drought Severity Index from Tree Rings." Report to the U.S. Forest Service Intermountain Research Station, USDA Forest Service Cooperative Agreement PNW 90-174.


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Changing the way people do business can be like trying to shave a lion's mane with a disposable razor. It's difficult, messy, and someone is going to get hurt. The image is a little extreme, but it seems that this is how many contractors view adding new technology to their businesses. Apple's latest technology - the iPad - is no exception. Although approaching a lion in any way is not recommended, perhaps the time has come for contractors to revolutionize the way they do business and take on the iPad.
WHY iPAD?The iPad is just under a year old and has already surpassed the original performance predictions made by consumers and businesses alike. Launched in the United States on April 3, 2010, the iPad was met with less enthusiasm than the iPhone and many weren't sure the technology would catch on completely. In fact, CNN's "Mashable" released an infographic from OnSwipe that showed analysts originally predicted iPad sales would only reach approximately 3.3 million in 2010. The actual number sold that year was 14.8 million - five times more than predicted.
Admittedly, Apple isn't the only tablet device on the market. Multiple other manufacturers have entered the tablet foray, with Samsung's Galaxy Tab leading the pack. Taking into account the current success of tablets, Oppenheimer & Co. is predicting overall tablet sales numbers will increase to 15.1 million in 2011 and 115 million in 2014. Needless to say, tablet devices don't seem to qualify as a passing phase and although there are other competitors in the market, Apple's iPad is the clear leader. According to OnSwipe, it currently dominates 90 percent of sales.
IS THERE AN APP FOR THAT?After purchasing an iPad, setting up e-mail, downloading a few free apps, and exploring every media site imaginable, the new iPad user is often left with a key question, "What now?" Without using some ingenuity, iPad users can find themselves the proud owners of expensive paper weights they use strictly for neat media experiences and some game play.
The key to the iPad is application. Of course there are thousands of apps in the App Store, but it is doubtful there is one that will do exactly what is required for a contractor's business. When researching apps to make business improvements consider two things: What was the app designed to do and what is it capable of doing? Answering that second question will likely be the one that reveals ingenious solutions to daily business tasks and struggles.
DETERMINE TO CHANGEBeing a new iPad owner, I understand many of the concerns some contractors have about making an iPad purchase. Sure it's neat, but beyond that there are many questions as to its actual usefulness. To avoid owning a cool paperweight myself, I determined to change the way I work. The first thing I focused on was productivity. E-mail can be incredibly distracting. To help abate this problem, I have quit turning my e-mail on at my desktop computer. I keep my iPad next to me, but I take specific time to answer e-mails and deal with situations instead of consistently interrupting my work flow. It has saved me time.
Using a 99 cents application called Penultimate, I am trying to go paperless as well. I splurged for the $15 stylus to help make my endless library of notebooks easier to manage in this digital format. I remember to use it about 50 percent of the time - that's progress.
I am not the only one changing. The NEWS is stepping up its game with its own iPad app - The NEWS HD. Inspired by the weekly pages of The NEWS, these special iPad editions are purposed to enhance the reader's print interaction into a full digital experience that includes interactive elements, videos, sound bites, and more. Search "ACHR NEWS" in the App Store to add this app to your iPad.
KEEP WORKINGChange hasn't been easy nor has it come automatically. The important thing, however, is that I and The NEWS continue to look for new ways to apply this technology in a way that makes sense in business and to our audience. Armed with a little ingenuity and some determination, we are attempting to shave that lion's mane. It can be difficult, but a tranquilizer dart and electric razor have changed our approach, and so has the iPad.
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A Very Special Arts Festival is a one of a kind event that celebrates Knox County Students with diverse abilities and the various artistic skills they are learning in the classroom. The event is not a competition, but an opportunity for students with disabilities to share their talents, works of art, and accomplishments with the community. Through this event, we hope to encourage and stimulate feelings of self-worth within these students.
The event includes a wide variety of activities in music, dance, drama, and visual arts. Workshops of "make and take" arts and crafts, demonstrations, exhibits of art work, and performances by individuals with disabilities are all elements of the festival. Students will enjoy spending time with local mascot/character favorites, creating their own works of art, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, a DJ, and more!
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Champions League needs could affect weekend Premier League clashes
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The Champions League interrupts the race for the Premier League title this weekend in England with three teams having to juggle their domestic and European commitments.
League leaders Liverpool have one of the toughest games between now and the end of the season when they play at home to third place Chelsea on Sunday.
Liverpool's players have all said they probably need to win all of their remaining games in order to lift the title for the first time in 30 years, and on paper Chelsea are the toughest rival they will meet between now and the end of the campaign.
Tuesday saw Liverpool take a 2-0 lead in their Champions League quarterfinal against Porto and with the return on Wednesday, that should allow Jurgen Klopp's players time to recover ahead of their trip to Portugal.
Manchester City will be less pleased with the timing of Sunday's visit to play Crystal Palace.
Palace beat Pep Guardiola's side in the Ethiad Stadium earlier this season and may think they have the chance of taking advantage of a dip in form from City, who trail Liverpool by two points and lost 1-0 away to Tottenham in the first leg of their Champions League tie.
City have no option other than to win in Selhurst Park, but the fact the game comes just three days before their European future is on the line means Guardiola has some difficult team selections to make.
Tottenham have the advantage of playing on Saturday and should have few problems with dispatching Huddersfield, who are already doomed to return to the Championship at the end of the season.
The problem for Mauricio Pochettino is that injuries to Harry Kane (who could miss the season with an ankle injury) and Dele Alli robs him of two key players at a vital moment of the campaign.
Manchester United will still be without Ander Herrera and Nemanja Matic when they entertain West Ham United on Saturday. A recent dip in form has put the brakes on United recovery under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, whose side also face the daunting prospect of trying to overturn a 1-0 deficit to Barcelona in the Camp Nou on Tuesday night.
The weekend also sees key matches as teams look to scramble clear of the relegation zone. The biggest of those sees Burnley entertain Cardiff City, who are five points from safety.
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Finally Fulham, who are already relegated, entertain Everton, whose recent upturn in form has given them hopes of a top-seven finish and a possible place in Europe.


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SUBWAY, the world's largest sandwich chain, will celebrate National Sandwich Day on Tuesday, November 3rd, in a big way – with a "Buy One, Give One" offer at participating restaurants.
Customers who purchase any 6-inch or Footlong Sub, plus a 30 oz. drink will be able to give another sub of equal or lesser value to someone of their choice. 'Give One' to someone you love or someone who needs it. Pay it forward!
National Sandwich Day also marks the launch of SUBWAY's #SaveLunchBreak movement.
Through 2015, consumers can join the movement using the newly created hashtag #SaveLunchBreak. A series of collectable t-shirts, posters and limited-edition SUBWAY swag will also be available. Multiple SUBWAY-owned social media channels (Twitter, Instagram, FB, Snapchat, etc.) will support this movement with fun and engaging content.
In addition, SUBWAY recently commissioned a survey to uncover consumer insights on the current lunch habits of working professionals in North America. The survey showed:
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- 20 percent of millennials take fewer than 15 minutes for lunch, as compared to 11 percent GenX
- More than half of all workers wish they could take a nap during lunch, with millennials leading the way over Gen Xers (57 percent v. 46 percent)
- 49 percent feel they would snack less and make better meal choices if they took a lunch break
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It was a warm and sunny day today, which resulted in two noteworthy things happening: North Korea was able to launch a ballistic missile over Japan and I finally got the chance to take Ena over to Shikanoshima. It is the latter of these earth shattering events which this post will deal with as I don't have any photos of the missile launch to share.
The water was warm enough to go swimming but we just settled for putting our feet in, given that neither of us brought bathing suits:
The sky was quite clear so we had a good view of the Fukuoka skyline and Nokonoshima.
Ena got to do some beachcombing and found some nice shells to add to her collection:
After spending a few hours on our bikes we returned home to dinner and some very cute cakes I got at the local bakery:


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The Pentagon brain trust that hoped to develop a chemical agent that would inspire homosexual urges in enemy troops or afflict them with debilitating halitosis has really left a lasting imprint on the organization.
From its Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate comes word of a 2002 project to develop a nonlethal bullet with a laughing-gas payload. "The design of these bullets includes tailored explosives and propellants and a booster/projectile design with miniaturized mechanical components, where the energetic part or booster drops off on emergence from the gun, and a soft nose persists in its trajectory with high kinetic energy to impinge on the target with a strong blow or punch effect," explains the 2002 proposal. "The nose can be automatically deflated on target impingement, releasing malodorants, irritants, laughing gas or other chemical agents. Essentially this nonlethal weapon will allow the military to 'punch,' slap and hit an individual repetitively from a distance and in a manner [that] provides no injuries."
You'd think we had seen the pinnacle of Dr. Strangelove-style military schemes with "Who Me"–a material that produced a fecal odor with which its creators hoped to make enemy combatants a laughingstock.
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Crystal Renn has made her name in the modeling business not only for serving as the face of numerous ad campaigns (most recently, she's been photographed for Free People and Agent Provocateur), but she's also developed quite a following for her push to change the sample size from an unrealistic 0 to an 8 and overall for pushing the business to adopt a healthier body-image standard.
Now, it seems very possible that she could add acting to her resume. When I caught up with her last night at the premiere of the short film As Good as Gold, which was held to celebrate the new Magnum Gold ice cream bar, she said she's very recently "signed on with someone to study acting." Of course, I figured this meant she was considering a move to Hollywood, but she said that's not necessarily going to happen. "I'm studying acting as an experiment," she said. "I'm interested in learning how to go to another level in what I already do. I want to go deeper."
If she does change her mind about acting, she will be in good company. Several models have made the leap to Hollywood, including Amber Valletta, Channing Tatum, and January Jones. Also, I've heard rumors that Kate Upton might sign on for a film with Cameron Diaz.
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Moist and sweet-tart, this breakfast treat could double as dessert!
1 ½ C. brown sugar
½ C. margarine, softened
1 egg
1 C. buttermilk
2 C. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
2 ¼ C. diced rhubarb (fresh
½ C. sugar
2 T. cinnamon
Preheat the oven to 350º. Cream the sugar and margarine, add the egg. Dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk and add to the creamed mixture, then add the dry ingredients and rhubarb. Spread the batter in a greased/sprayed 9×13 pan. Sprinkle the remaining sugar and the cinnamon over the top of the cake and bake for 40 minutes or just until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out dry. Do not overbake!


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Of the Demon who standeth or walketh always with me at my left hand, I asked: "Hast thou seen Beauty? Her that meseemeth was the mistress of my soul in Eternity? Her that is now beyond question set over me in Time; even though I behold her not, and, it may be, have never beheld, nor ever shall; her of whose aspect I am ignorant as noon is concerning any star: her of whom as witness and testimony, I have found only the hem of her shadow, or at most, her reflection in a dim and troubled water. Answer, if thou canst, and tell me, is she like pearls, or like stars? Does she resemble most the sunlight that is transparent and unbroken, or the sunlight divided into splendour and iris? Is she the heart of the day, or the soul of the night?"
To which the Demon answered, after, as I thought, a brief space of meditation:
"Concerning this Beauty, I can tell thee but little beyond that which thou knowest. Albeit, in those orbs to which the demons of my rank have admission, there be greater adumbrations of some transcendent Mystery than here, yet have I never seen that Mystery itself, and know not if it be male or female. Aeons ago, when I was young and incautious, when the world was new and bright, and there were more stars than now, I, too, was attracted by this Mystery, and sought after it in all accessible spheres. But failing to find the thing itself, I soon grew wear of embracing its shadows, and took to the pursuit of illusions less insubstantial. Now I am become grey and ashen without and red like old fire within, who was fiery and flame-coloured all through, back in the star-thronged aeons of which I speak: Heed me, for I am as wise, and wary and ancient as the far-travelled and comet-scarred sun; and I am become of the opinion that the thing Beauty itself does not exist, Doubtless the semblance thereof is but a web of shadow and delusion, woven by the crafty hand of God, that He may snare demons and men therewith, for His mirth, and the laughter of His archangels."
The Demon ceased, and took to watching me as usual-obliquely, and with one eye-an eye that is more red than Aldebaran, and inscrutable as the gulfs beyond the Hyades.
Then of the Angel, who walketh or standeth always with me at my right hand, I asked, "Hast thou seen Beauty? Or hast thou heard any assured rumour concerning Beauty?"
To which the Angel answered, after, as I thought, a moment of hesitation:
"As to this Beauty, I can tell thee but little beyond that which thou knowest, Albeit in all the heavens, this Mystery is a topic of the most frequent and sublime speculation among the archangels, and a perennial theme for the more inspired singers and harpists of the cherubim-yea, despite all this, we are greatly ignorant as to its true nature, and substance, and attributes. But sometimes there are mighty adumbrations which cover even the superior seraphim from above the wing-tips, and make unfamiliar twilight in heaven. And sometimes there is an echo which fills the empyrean, and hushes the archangelic harps in the midst of their praising of God. This is often, and these visitations of echo and shadow spread an awe over the assembled Thrones and Splendours and Dominations, which at other times accompanies only the emanence or appearance of God Himself. Thus are we assured as to the reality of this Beauty. And because it remains a mystery to us, to whom naught else is mysterious except God, we conjecture that it is the thing upon which God meditateth, self-obscured and centred, and because of which He hath held Himself immanifest to us for so many aeons: that this is the secret which God keepeth even from the seraphim."
[c. May 1913]
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Reading through the February 2008 edition of MacWorld magazine (since I'm not in San Francisco this year experiencing the magic of MacWorld in-person) I read about two personal organizer programs that look like they're worth checking out.
One of the programs I use every day to save notes and reformat text is TextWrangler, a wonderful free application from BareBones Software. I hadn't realized, until reading this latest copy of MacWorld, that BareBones also makes Yojimbo, personal organizer software touted with the slogan, "master the onslaught." Boy that sounds appealing. The longer description reads:
Yojimbo-Your effortless, reliable information organizer for Mac OS X. Yojimbo makes keeping all the small (or even large) bits of information that pour in every day organized and accessible. It's so simple, there is no learning curve. Yojimbo's mechanism for collecting, storing and finding information is so natural and effortless, it will change your life— without changing the way you work.
I'm downloading Yojimbo now and am going to give it a test drive.
The other organizer application mentioned in the magazine that caught my eye is TaskPaper. Its website states:
TaskPaper makes it easy to create lists of tasks and group them by project. All of your information is stored in a simple text file that is easy to take with you on the go, and edit when TaskPaper isn't available. Even on Windows. When TaskPaper opens your file, it auto formats the content to look good and provides lots of enhancements for quickly editing and viewing the content.
The ability to use tagging to organize notes sounds like a compelling feature, especially since I am now offically addicted to large daily doses of del.icio.us social bookmark tagging. 🙂
BTW, if like me you find yourself California dreamin' for MacWorld2008, you can follow the live updates of Steve Jobs' keynote tomorrow which begins at 9 am PST, 11 am CST from the MacWorld website. I'm hoping for an ultra-thin laptop announcement, as well as some amazing upgrades for the iPhone. I can't wait to hear the news! 🙂
If you thought my roadwarrior saddlebags were ridiculously overstuffed in February 2007, consider the quantity of gear two MacWorld 2008 explorers brought this year:
Now THAT is over the top. For more pictures with a similar theme, check out the Flickr group "what's in your bag?"
So what could "be in the air" at MacWorld 2008?!
Neon Tango, an awesome looking new arcade/retro game from Freeverse, is supposed to be announced at MacWorld… Somehow, I don't think this banner about "in the air" applies to software programs…
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Smithsonian Crowdsourcing Since 1847! | The Bigger Picture
Given our interest in social metadata, interesting that one of our partners (Smithsonian) has been at "crowdsourcing" for such a long time!
The Case for Cursive – NYTimes.com
The death of cursive. Could it really lead to less of an interest in (paper-based) archives? (Merrilee)
News: No Room for Books – Inside Higher Ed
University of Denver announces book move and is greeted with mountains of criticism. Read mostly for the comments (Merrilee)
Amazon's lengthy cloud outage shows the danger of complexity
The risks of storing in the cloud… (Karen)
Linked data creates a new lens for examining the U.S. Civil War – O'Reilly Radar
Finally a LinkedData story that doesn't come from a library POV! (Merrilee)
on the NRC Ph.d Program evaluation: Perhaps the most significant misguided decision in the recent study came when the committee voted against including any measures of reputational standing or perceived quality of programs. [Michalko]


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KFC Care
The first venture of KFC-CARE was to help the mentally challenged children of Bala Vikas, Peroorkara, Thiruvanananthapuram by providing them required machinery and training for the manufacture of office files, paper carry bags etc. The products manufactured by them are purchased by the Corporation for its own use. The maiden venture of Corporate Social Responsibility Cell on the Children's Day was launched by Smt. Sreemathy Teacher, Hon'ble Minister for Health. We have also supported 7 orphan girls for continuing their higher education after +2 through a scholarship floated by the All India Management Association. These nominees were selected by the Government of Kerala at our request.
ActivitiesKFC CARE helps physically handicapped student @ Kolathara
KFC Care Contribute computers to M/s Santhigram for Training Rural youth
Malayala Manorama Mathrubhumi Photos
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A couple months back, Bobby Fitzgerald -- ex of Cherry Creek Grill, currently exec at the White Chocolate Grill at Park Meadows -- brought honor to his home state by kicking ass and taking names in the oddest of possible locations: on LIVE! With Regis and Kelly. He and his recipe for grilled citrus soy glazed salmon won best seafood recipe during the show's Ultimate Hometown Grill-Off.
But now, Fitzgerald is on the block again because Regis and Kelly are trying to choose one overall winner for the competition -- one man to be named the Ultimate Hometown Griller. And in the spirit of democratic action and all-American vote-rigging, you can help him out by going to the website for Regis and Kelly and voting for Fitzgerald once again. Matter of fact, you can vote for him several times if you like. And if he wins, what does he get?
Well, he gets a big-ass Weber grill (not sure why he'd need one of those exactly--I mean, he already has an entire outfitted kitchen at White Chocolate Grill), a grill set (I'm pretty sure the man already has all the tongs and barbecue forks he needs), a cookbook (just what every working chef needs!) and an appearance in an upcoming issue of Better Homes and Gardens magazine (no small potatoes).
Oh, and if grilled fish isn't your thing (or, like me, you're just a little bit grossed out by a restaurant named White Chocolate Grill), there's also another Colorado guy competing in this year's contest: Dan Howell from Serious Texas BBQ in Durango. And his recipe for pulled pork with cherry chipotle salsa looks pretty damned good ...
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Written by: Matt Payne, The Manual, March 16, 2018
"Some of my best memories were going with friends and hitting the road," says Roadies co-founder Lee Roth. "There's just something magical about the road trip and I thought about how can we take that magic and create an experience that would mirror the magic without the pain of driving all day and the pain of planning for weeks."
Roadies coaches sleep up to 11 and are outfitted with flat screen televisions as well as sleep pods (also with their own televisions), Wi-Fi, books, and a stocked kitchen. Most of the driving is done at night, so each day, guests wake up in a new city with an itinerary customized to ensure the most epic stops ever. In addition, Roadies partners with iconic hotels that allow Roadies guests access to their pools, gyms, and other hotel facilities while in each destination city.
Each trip comes with a "Tour Manager." The Tour Manager is tasked with planning out daily activities, which range from finding the perfect place to watch a sunrise over the Grand Canyon to ensuring dinner reservations at a base city's coolest restaurants. For additional charges, guests can add excursions — perhaps a surf lesson in San Diego or a bike ride up the coast might be of interest. With a visit to Palm Springs, guests can partake in a cannabis tour or a hot air balloon ride. If getting stoned or floating around in a hot air balloon don't get you high enough, you have the option of taking a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon for an extra $299.
While Roadies experiences are well planned, that sense of freedom that comes with the open road is also important. "While we have curated experiences in every market — our guests are free to do whatever they'd like," says co-founder Mark Wills. "If they wanted to go to a museum that's not on our itinerary, they can do that. If they want to hang out with friends they know who live in the area, they can do that too." "We ultimately want to create experience that open minds and allow you to see the world differently," adds Wills. "Experiences that inspire books to be written, paintings to be painted or ideas generated for new start-ups. Our vision is to build experiences that enlighten minds, broaden perspectives and create a lifetime of stories."
See the article on next level road trip – by The Manual here.


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1967 Epiphone Rivoli Bass - Cherry
1967 Epiphone Rivoli Bass - Cherry incl. case
Nice and clean 1967 Epiphone Rivoli semi-acoustic bass, counterpart to the Gibson EB-2 Bass in excellent condtion for its age. Only some minor playwear, little weaterchecking, all original. Lightweight and well balanced, the playability is superb. Comes in its original grey Epiphone Case w/blue interior.
Techn. details:
- ES335-type semi-hollow body, double cutaway,
- 1-piece mahagony setneck,
- Rosewood fretboard with dot-inlays and 20 frets,
- 1 humbucker pickup w/chromecover,
- Stud/bridge compensated tailpiece,
- Brown tortoise pickguard,
- golden reflector knobs,
- 4 regular open tuners (2l/2r)
- 1x Volumen/1x Tone, Baritone switch,
- Incl. original grey Epiphone Case w/blue interior.
Art.Nr.: Vi67EpiRivoCH870284


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Kurta is one of the most wearing dress in boys and girls which is normally use with jeans or pajama. Girls usually use kurti with jeans, skirts and etc, which is little shorter then kurta. Comparatively to Indian Suits kurties are high in demand and most of the girls from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Srilanka are always looking for kurties. Here is a great collection of Indian Kurties for girls which is designed by anonymous designer.
Beats and embroidery work done on the front of the Kurtis to make them fancy. It is an ideal way to make a style statement. So checkout the collection of beautiful Indian Kurties For Girls.


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Live discussion: to tweet or not to tweet?
'To tweet or not to tweet'? That is the question for public sector leaders in an increasingly digital world.
'To tweet or not to tweet'? That is the question for public sector leaders in an increasingly digital world.
Thanks to consumer's increased reliance on social media ratings and reviews, enterprise spending on paid social media ratings and reviews is on the rise, making up 10 to 15 percent of all reviews by 2014, says a new Gartner report.
Why social media engagement is a defining element of the 21st century, and the success of your business relies on your participation.
Research into social media and retail has shown that Facebook dominates in socially driven shopping, while Pinterest drives the highest average order value.
Over five years ago (on January 9th, 2007, for those of us who are counting), Steve Jobs released the original iPhone. At the time, the only apps on the iPhone were the ones that came pre-installed (think stocks, calculator and YouTube).
Complaints about limited, expensive and choppy Wi-Fi are widespread among frequent flyers, but what about other mobile and tech services on planes and at airports?
Well-intentioned parents who've kept their tweens off Facebook are catching on to the workaround: kids are turning to Instagram, the photo-sharing app that may as well be a social network.
News broke recently that Twitter founders Evan Williams and Biz Stone had launched a new social media network centered around something we really love: sharing quality content.
Students can use Facebook and Twitter to enhance their university experiences as well as their job prospects. Lianne Froggatt explains how, and the common pitfalls to avoid.
We hear so much about Facebook, Twitter, etc. these days, but if you've ever wondered about the history of social networks, starting from the earliest forms of digital communications, then look no further than this infographic.
HR work involves providing huge amounts of up-to-date information, managing employee records, processing HR transactions, and cultivating company culture — all of which are naturally served by a well-functioning social intranet.
For years, Gmail has dominated as the standard — even to the extent that the web savvy crowd tends to think less of people who use a more archaic email service, a phenomenon known as domain discrimination.


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Tom McShea has done it again. The GameSpot Editor became infamous back in 2011 for his botched review of Skyward Sword where he awarded the game a strong score of 7.5 out of ten, yet criticized the game's control scheme due to nothing more than his own incompetence. A subsequent video review showcased McShea waggling and pointing his remote at the screen, obviously completely missing the gist of one-to-one motion controls.
I have a general lack of faith these days in opinions from certain media. It's either wrong of just very inconsistent. Then again it's equally so for a lot of gamers's opinions too. Best to just go by your own gut feeling most of the time. Makes sense to read a selection of reviews for the sake of educating what a games might be either way, but then it's down to you to decide
Truth is some games take a great deal of time to fully form a qualified opinion and that somtimes isn't afforded on them in these reviews or indeed from gamers that reach the same ill formed conclusions
Gamespot are Nintendo bashers not used the site for 4 year ? wankers.
They suck they have gotten worst .. don't bother sending them complaints or help request they wont reply its like Valve and Steam. I don't go to the site anymore.
Gamespot is a joke, no one needs to rebut anything these guys say. No one working or associated with Gamespot in an official capacity has any real credibility. And yes that includes Giant Bomb, but I am happy those guys got paid for selling their company.
I certain don't trust anything Giant Bomb says anymore, but I am glad to see these guys get paid for all their years of hard work and credibility. Sadly, the current state of video game journalism doesn't allow for much, if any, credibility.


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Popular in the circus, and used by many individuals to practice balance and exercise, unicycles are indeed a neat contraption. Though not thought of as very popular, unicycles are used for freestyle riding, long-distance touring and racing. The simple design incorporates a single wheel, seat and pedals, just a fourth of what a traditional bicycle offers. Sizing a unicycle is much like sizing for a bicycle, and this is largely dictated by your height and inseam measurement.
Items you will need
Tape measure
Stand against a wall wearing the shoes that you'll be wearing while riding the unicycle.
Place a book between your legs, with the book spine pushed up against your crotch, mimicking the unicycle seat. Make sure that this is a comfortable position--i.e., don't force the book up into your crotch, creating pressure.
Place a mark on the wall at the top of the book where it meets your crotch. Measure the distance from the floor to the mark with a tape measure, and you'll have your inseam measurement.
Consult a unicycle sizing chart corresponding to your inseam measurements. An inseam measurement of less than 23 inches will be a junior size unicycle, typically available in 16- or 18-inch wheels. An inseam measurement between 23 and 27 inches will suit an all-purpose unicycle with a 20-inch wheel. If the inseam measurement is more than 27 inches, then a 24-inch wheel may suit best.
Choose a few unicycles and try them out to see which one feels the best. Choose one that matches your inseam size and two others that are a size up and a size down. Ride them around for a bit to see which one you like best.
- Always use caution when riding a unicycle.
- If it's your first time riding a unicycle, you should expect to fall once or twice before you get the hang of it.
- Some unicycle brands have different measurements if they are designed for specific uses. Consult with the dealer or a buying guide before buying a unicycle.
Photo Credits
- boy balancing on a unicycle image by Galina Barskaya from Fotolia.com


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Austrian Greiner Bio-One becomes main shareholder of Vigmed Holding AB
Greiner Bio-One (GBO) well known in the area of biotechnology and medical devices announces its cooperation with the Swedish Vigmed Holding AB . Vingmed focuses on the development of high safety catheter solutions. The Austrian company could prevail against other investors. A significant majority of Vigmed's shareholders accepted the attractive offer and the settlement was already initiated on the 25th May 2017.
Vigmed benefits from the investment as they can now realize their long-term strategy to become the leading innovator to eliminate needle stick injuries within the healthcare sector till 2020 and to exploit all its full potential. Through GBO's stable financial position, its strong brand and market position, Vigmed can leverage on GBO's global sales and distribution network and expand its global footprint in an efficient way", said Rainer Perneker, CEO of the Greiner Bio-One group.


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Winter may be fast approaching but that doesn't necessarily mean you can't still enjoy a little sunshine! Many people choose to jet off on last minute holidays to beat the dreaded winter blues. Of course, when you've got a baby or young child, doing anything spontaneous can be pretty darn difficult but not entirely impossible! Whilst I'm yet to take Arthur abroad, we have been on a few rather spontaneous UK holidays this year, so I thought I'd share some of my top tips for booking a holiday and travelling with a baby. Whether you plan on jetting off somewhere before the season ends, enjoying a staycation or are thinking of booking your summer holiday early, I hope you'll find some of these useful...
Ask for a travel cot and highchair
Most family friendly holiday accommodation will give you the option of using a travel cot and highchair, so make sure you request them. Thankfully all the places I've stayed at have had travel cots but one didn't have a highchair, which wasn't ideal at meal times. Luckily I had the Totseat with me! Keep in mind that not all holiday homes will have stair gates either.
Extra Note: Booking with a website like Tots to Travel will make finding the perfect family acommodation easy. You'll easily find a place with everything you need for your little one from cots and highchairs to sterilisers, baby monitors, changing mats and more!
Extra Note: Booking with a website like Tots to Travel will make finding the perfect family acommodation easy. You'll easily find a place with everything you need for your little one from cots and highchairs to sterilisers, baby monitors, changing mats and more!
Get a passport for your baby
Your baby will need their own passport if you're holidaying abroad. Sometimes they can take a few weeks to get, so make sure you send off the paperwork in good time. If your little one already has a passport, check that it hasn't expired prior to booking your holiday.
Check the baby / child seating requirements with your airline
If you're travelling by plane, it's a good idea to check the seating arrangements. Firstly, make sure you reserve seats as soon as possible, so you have the peace of mind that you'll all be sat together. Babies under two years old can often share a parent's seat, using an extended seat belt provided by the airline. However, over the age of six months, they can have their own seat if you're prepared to pay for it. They are likely to need their car seat to sit in, so check the airline's requirements. If you're going on a long-haul flight, you may also be able to request a carry cot for a young baby.
Pushchair or no pushchair?
Something else you need to consider is how you will carry your baby on holiday. If you're going on a plane, you'll need to check that they will take your pushchair or buggy and whether they charge extra. When looking for holidays, I've come across family accommodation that actually includes a pushchair for you to borrow while you're there, saving you from having to take one with you. It's definitely worth enquiring, before making your decision. Of course, there's always the option to take a baby carrier, particularly if you're going on a beach holiday, as pushchairs aren't so practical on sand!
Buy a bath plug
It's a good idea to invest in a universal bath plug - not all holiday accommodation has a bath but one of these can turn a shower into one. The alternative is to buy a travel-friendly baby bath like the Munchkin duck bath we used.
Dress your baby in comfortable clothing
You wouldn't wear something uncomfortable or restricting to travel in, so why should your baby? I tend to put Arthur in something like a vest and sleepsuit if we're travelling a long distance by car. Tops and dresses (I imagine) can bunch up in car seats, which may be pretty uncomfortable. Remember to pack at least one outfit change in your bag or hand luggage, just in case.
Buy removable window shades
These will help to protect your baby from the sun. Even in winter time the sun can be pretty bright and obviously, it's UV rays can still cause damage.
Check your baby car seat
Make sure that your baby's car seat has been installed properly. If you're using seat belts - are they threaded around the seat correctly? If you're using an isofix base, have you got it correctly installed? Make sure you also secure all luggage down in the boot of your car to help prevent accidents.
Plan plenty of stops
It's important to make sure your baby isn't sat in their car seat for extended periods of time. Whether you're travelling a long distance to the airport or you are going by car to your holiday destination, it's important to plan plenty of stops. Be realistic - your journey is going to take you longer than it would have done before you had a baby. That's just how it goes!
Extra Note:It may be worth planning your journey so that you're travelling when your baby usually sleeps - so through the night (I'm laughing to myself as I write this, as Arthur still wakes up through the night) and early morning. Obviously it's important to make sure you're not tired yourself.
Toys obviously provide a great distraction on journeys, so don't forget to pack their favourites. If you have a young child, it's likely they might be a little nervous going on a plane, so I imagine having their favourite toy (or dummy) with them will provide some comfort.
Make sure you pack enough food, drinks and snacks
Whether you're travelling by car or plane, it's good to stock up on plenty of food, drinks and snacks for your baby or young child. Hand luggage restrictions on liquids don't tend to apply to baby food and drink, so you'll be able to take your baby's milk, whether it's expressed breast milk (obviously you can breastfeed on a plane too), formula or cow's milk. You can also take baby food in your hand luggage. If you're travelling by car it's good to have ready-made snacks for your baby as I've found there isn't always a great deal of choice at service stations. If you're exclusively breastfeeding, make sure you pack enough snacks for yourself!
Extra note: I've read that feeding your baby (breast or bottle) can actually help to distract them from the discomfort of their ears popping during take-off and landing when travelling by plane.
Baby wipes are your best friend
I think this is something you learn within days of becoming a mummy anyway but when you're travelling with a little one, baby wipes are the answer to everything. Make sure you pack plenty, wherever you're going and however you're travelling.
Pack a baby first aid kit
If you're travelling abroad, check to make sure your baby doesn't need any jabs before they go. It's also worth packing a baby first-aid kit, whether you're going on a staycation or abroad. This should include general first-aid items (like plasters), as well as infant paracetamol (Calpol) and other supplies like teething powder.
Enjoy yourself!
Booking a family holiday and travelling with a baby may feel daunting but it doesn't have to be as stressful as it seems. With a little extra planning, you can have the peace of mind that you will survive the journey with your little one and have a wonderful time once you get to your family-friendly destination!
What tips do you have for parents booking holidays and travelling with babies?
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Mittwoch bis Sonntag!
31. Jan - 4. Feb 2018
Fifteen new products had high hopes of winning the ToyAward 2011 in the final round, five have won. The winners proudly accepted their ToyAward at the opening ceremony of the Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg. In a two-stage selection process, the following products convinced the jury with their play fun, creativity and safety or by communicating environmental awareness:
The winners of the five categories of the ToyAward 2011:
Category: Baby&Infant (0–2 years)
Yookidoo – Stack 'N' Spray Fountain / Yookidoo
Category: PreSchool (3–5 years)
Storio / Vtech Electronics Europe GmbH
Category: SchoolKids (6–10 years)
SPYNET™ VIDEO WATCH / Upper Deck International B.V.
Category: Teenager&Family (over 10 years)
Orbis (Basic Set) / Revell GmbH & Co. KG
Category: SpecialAward: GreenToys
E-Rangers Future Base / PLAYMOBIL geobra Brandstätter GmbH & Co. KG
The International Toy Fair presented this year's SpecialAward based on its special topic Toys go green: GreenToys. Products made from ecological materials and products with a play idea that promotes environmental awareness among the children were accepted as entries for the ToyAward. The E-Rangers Future Base focuses on the educational approach of creating a world of renewable energy.
During the Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg from 3–8 February 2011, visitors can choose the main winner from the winners of the five categories in the InnovationCenter and this winner will be announced at the closing press conference on 8.2.2011.
The Internet site www.toy-award.de presents the winners in detail.
2.2.2011 – km
The following information about the winners of the ToyAward at the Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg 2011 is available on the Internet:
Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg
The Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg, the leading international fair for toys, hobbies and leisure, is organized by the fair and marketing services provider Spielwarenmesse eG. The purely trade fair creates a comprehensive communication and ordering platform for 2,700 national and international manufacturers. The presentation of new products and the extensive industry overview provide a valuable pool of information for annual market orientation for some 75,000 buyers and toy traders from over 100 nations.
Fair date: Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair Nürnberg 3–8.2.2011


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The Barracuda HotHead Swim Cap can help keep your head comfortably warm and your focus in tact no matter what kind of chilly swims you face. Whether you're into triathalons, open water swimming, or just the rush of a chilly dip, the Barracuda HotHead Swim Cap can help your head stay warm and allow you to keep your cool while in the water.
Traps Precious Body Heat
You don't have to be a die hard open water swimmer to know how uncomfortable cold water can make your head feel. Even long duration swims in slightly cold water can cause the body to lose heat at a rapid pace. Because the water surrounds every part of your body, cold water can zap your body's heat over 30 times faster than it cold air. Since some or all your head is above water for the majority of the swim, it loses the most amount of heat (up to 30%) per square inch of surface. Smart cold-water swimmers make protecting their head a priority.
And the Barracuda HotHead Swim Cap can do just that for your swims as well. It protects the head by insulating a thin layer of trapped water. The thermal cap uses the same principles as a full body wetsuit. Water enters the cap, gets warm by your body's heat and holds it close to the skin to regulate an adequate and comfortable temperature. While the HotHead keeps your head warm, its elongated design also shields ears from wind and water spray. You can further protect your ears by sporting a pair of silicone earplugs, such as the Barracuda Ear Plugs. They are worn under the thermal cap to keep water out of the delicate ear canal.
Ease of Use
While the HotHead's thick neoprene material does a great job of trapping in heat, its solid construction doesn't get in the way of its ease of use. The cap is lined with Lycra, which allows it to be slipped on and off easily, and avoids snagging or pulling of even the longest hair. The thermal cap comes with an adjustable chinstrap for comfort and extra security, making it the perfect accessory for any open water swim. The strap is fastened with simple Velcro closures that can be adjusted in or out of the water. Its design is smart enough to be worn alone, or used as a helmet liner for added insulation to dry-land sports. Barracuda offers the product in 4 sizes to give you the perfect fit each and every time. For the ultimate open water swimming experience, pair the thermal cap with Barracuda's own Predator Goggles. They are great for open-water swimmers and fit seamlessly with the HotHead Swim Cap.
The AquaGear Opinion
The water in the AquaGear pool didn't have to be chilled to a body-numbing temperature for testers to feel the HotHead's warming effects. Swimmers noticed that the thermal cap works just like a neoprene core warmer or wetsuit. While the water will feel chilly at first, the trapped water will slowly heat up and your head will feel warm in no time. Testers remarked that it was similar in feel and performance to the Aqua Sphere Aqua Speed Cap. The fit of the insulated cap got high marks as testers commented on its comfortable, well made fit. In fact, the cap is so comfortable that swimmers thought it would be just as good protecting your head from the cold on dry land as it did in the pool.
The Bottom Line
If you do any kind of open water swimming, or are looking for a way to stay warm in an unheated pool, the Barracuda HotHead Swim Cap is perfect for you. Pick up your own insulated swim cap today and see just how big a difference the HotHead can make.
Measurement Guide
Using a tape measure, measure around your head just slightly above the ears. If your head measurement in inches is:
Between 20 and 21 - Small
Between 21 and 22 - Medium
Between 22 and 23 - Large
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Now there's a question that always causes an uproar.
- Was it the Romans?
- Was it the Jews?
- Was it the devil?
- Was it God the Father?
I am always puzzled when this question is asked. All of the historical people involved in the crucifixion have long since died. What is it about the death of Christ that causes people to wonder who caused it?
- Are we looking for someone to blame?
- Do we expect divine justice to be meted out on behalf of Christ?
- Will knowing the answer change the fact that He was crucified?
In the account of the Gospels we see several people involved the betrayal, arrest, trial, torture and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
- Judas Iscariot offers to betray Jesus to the chief priests (Matthew 26:14-16)
- Judas Iscariot betrays Jesus, leading armed men from the chief priests to arrest Him in the Garden of Gethsemane (Matthew 26:47-56)
- Caiaphas, the high priest, convicts Jesus of blasphemy and determines He should be executed. However, Caiaphas does not have the authority to execute. (Matthew 26:57-68)
- Pontius Pilate has Jesus scourged and crucified. (Matthew 27:11-56)
Soldiers from the Jewish and Roman governments were involved in the arrest and torture of Jesus. Religious and governmental officials from the Jewish nation conspired with Judas, made the arrest, held a clandestine trial and brought accusations against Jesus before the Roman authority. The Roman government carried out the crucifixion. These are the historical facts.
I remember when the "Passion of the Christ" was released the media and many others were concerned that seeing Jesus brutally crucified would cause anti-Semitic violence and bigotry. This worry really made me think. Did people honestly believe that the Jews were responsible for the death of Christ? If so, were these people those who called themselves Christians or were they the same crowd who blames the Jews for everything that is wrong in the world? The answer unfortunately was both.
It is always amazing to me how people who call themselves Christians are in many cases uninformed or misinformed as to what the scriptures say and teach.
So, theologically, who killed Jesus? Let's see what the scriptures say:
Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him, There is no beauty that we should desire Him. He is despised and rejected by men, A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him; He was despised, and we did not esteem Him. Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. All we like sheep have gone stray; We have turned, every one, to his own way; And the LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before its shearers is silent, So He opened not His mouth. He was taken from prison and from judgment, And who will declare His generation? For He was cut off from the land of the living; For the transgressions of My people He was stricken. And they made His grave with the wicked— But with the rich at His death, Because He had done no violence, Nor was any deceit in His mouth. Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise Him; He has put Him to grief. When You make His soul an offering for sin, He shall see His seed, He shall prolong His days, And the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in His hand. He shall see the labor of His soul,and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant shall justify many, For He shall bear their iniquities. Therefore I will divide Him a portion with the great, And He shall divide the spoil with the strong, Because He poured out His soul unto death, And He was numbered with the transgressors, And He bore the sin of many, And made intercession for the transgressors. (Isaiah 53)
People of Israel, listen! God publicly endorsed Jesus the Nazarene by doing powerful miracles, wonders, and signs through him, as you well know. But God knew what would happen, and his prearranged plan was carried out when Jesus was betrayed. With the help of lawless Gentiles, you nailed him to a cross and killed him. But God released him from the horrors of death and raised him back to life, for death could not keep him in its grip. (Acts 2:22-24)
No one can take my life from me. I sacrifice it voluntarily. For I have the authority to lay it down when I want to and also to take it up again. For this is what my Father has commanded. (John 10:18)
I tell you the truth, anyone who believes has eternal life. Yes, I am the bread of life! Your ancestors ate manna in the wilderness, but they all died. Anyone who eats the bread from heaven, however, will never die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Anyone who eats this bread will live forever; and this bread, which I will offer so the world may live, is my flesh.(John 6:47-51)
For all have sinned, and come short fo the glory of God. (Romans 3:23)
This is a trustworthy saying, and everyone should accept it: "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners"—and I am the worst of them all. (1 Timothy 1:15)
So, who killed Jesus?
- I did
- You did
- We all did
- Europeans killed Jesus
- Africans killed Jesus
- Asians killed Jesus
- Catholics killed Jesus
- Jews killed Jesus
- Muslims killed Jesus
- Christians killed Jesus
- Hispanics killed Jesus
- Americans killed Jesus
- Even Canadians killed Jesus
There is guilt enough for us all. Is God looking for our guilt? Is He seeking an apology?
God is asking us to allow Christ's death to mean for us that which He intended.
But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin. If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. (1 John 1:7-9)
Old preachers always say, "Christ paid a debt He didn't owe because we owed a debt we couldn't pay."
So, as a fellow killer of Christ, I ask you to let His death have the impact that God intended. Allow Jesus' blood to pay the price for your sins and receive God's gift of salvation through grace and faith.
When Jesus heard this, he said, "Healthy people don't need a doctor—sick people do." Then he added, "Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: 'I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.' For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners." (Matthew 9:12-13)


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Someone is remaking Straw Dogs with James Marsden (Cyclops from X-Men) in the Dustin Hoffman role and set in the American south instead of rural Cornwall. They've retained the basic poster design, though.
I haven't seen the original -- one of the few Hoffman films I haven't seen -- because the director, Sam Peckinpah, was famed for the extreme and realistic violence of his movies. (I avoided the Godfather films until the late 1990s because of the violence, too. Which seems relatively mild given current standards.)
I have to figure, given the changes in popular culture over the past 40 years or so, that Peckinpah's violence is not going to strike modern audiences the way it did in the late 1960s and early 1970s. So here is a question, fellow film fiends: How does Peckinpah stack up today? What kind of rating would The Wild Bunch or Straw Dogs get now? Why have things changed, assuming they have? Any further thoughts on movie (TV, video game) violence?
As for the remake, how can they make the transformation of a pacifist into an extremely violent man as shocking as it was in 1971?
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Weaving can be as simple yet attractive as a cardboard loom.
This style of loom is called Inkle and is perfect for narrow projects.
This style of loom is called Inkle and is perfect for narrow projects.
A floor loom can have as few as two shafts , as in a rug loom, or as many as 36 - or more. This sampler is woven on four.
For example, these eight towels were woven on one warp but by changing the colors in the weft (sideways threads), you get eight unique towels. This weaving pattern is appropriate for beginners and was woven on just four harnesses.
And if you've got your heart set on a floor room but just don't have space in your house, you might want to think about something like this which stores handily, even with a project on it.
Each loom will have a mentor to explain what you need to do and talk you through the experience so don't be shy - come on by! Try your hand at hand weaving.
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Tomato flavoured kidney beans sautéed with fresh herbs and served on toast.
Servings : 4
Brown bread 4 slices
Baked beans 1
Onions 2 medium
Green capsicum 1 medium
Butter 2 tablespoons
Garlic, sliced 6 cloves
Red chilli flakes 1/2 teaspoon
Red chilli sauce 1 tablespoon
Fresh coriander leaves, chopped 3 tablespoons
Fresh parsley a few sprigs
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
2. Finely chop one onion and cut the other into rings. Separate the rings. Finely chop half a green capsicum and cut the rest into small triangles.
3. Cut the brown bread slices with a cutter into smaller pieces. Place them on a baking tray and toast in the oven till crisp.
4. Heat butter in a pan, add garlic and chopped onion and sauté till transluscent. Add red chilli flakes and stir.
5. Add chopped green capsicum and stir. Add red chilli sauce and stir. Add baked beans and stir till well mixed.
6. Turn the bread pieces and toast for two more minutes. Take them out of the oven and place them on a serving plate.
7. Add coriander leaves to the baked beans and stir.
8. Place a little of the topping mixture on each of the bread piece.
9. Cut each onion ring into four pieces and place them on some of the toasts in a cross shape. Keep the green capsicum triangles on the remaining toasts.
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How Ghosting Affects Employee Recruitment
Have you ever gone on a job interview and then heard nothing from the recruiter or hiring manager even after you've sent emails or left voicemails? This is called ghosting and while the term originated in personal relationships (you go on a date and then never hear from him again), it occurs in hiring all of the time.
For many years, ghosting was something recruiters and hiring managers have done to job candidates. When the unemployment rate was high, they didn't see a downside to ghosting: new, qualified candidates were easy to find, recruit, and hire.
The Effect of Ghosting Prospective Employees
In 2018, though, the unemployment rate is lower than it's been in a long time, and candidates and employees have turned the tables on employers. Chip Cutter, the managing editor at LinkedIn, noted that candidates are not returning calls from recruiters and people have started simply not showing up for work rather than giving two weeks' notice.
Turnabout is fair play, after all. Why should candidates treat recruiters and hiring managers with respect when they haven't been treated with respect for years? Well, employers and candidates should always treat each other respectfully.
Many recruiters are learning the hard way that their years of assuming that candidates would always be available are over and that job seekers now have the upper hand. But other than this "revenge," how does ghosting affect employee recruitment?
Recruiters As Public Relations Specialists
This may seem ridiculous—recruiters don't talk to the press after all, and they don't try to get magazine articles written about the company, so why do they need to worry about public relations?
Think about it. With whom do recruiters spend a good portion of their time talking? Non-employees, right? And most of those people will never become employees. That's just the nature for recruiting.
If you ghost candidates and treat them poorly, they will speak to their friends, and you will lose out on future candidates and future clients. You fret about customer service roles, but ignore the impact a ghosting recruiter can have on the company's growth. A bad reputation is a bad reputation—once gained, a bad reputation with prospective employees is difficult to overcome.
Shrinking Pipeline for Job Applicants
Everyone who applies for a job believes that they are, in some way, qualified for that job. Sometimes, this stretches the imagination, as people send in their resumes to job postings with one matching keyword. But often, candidates are good matches. And everyone who comes in for an interview is a good enough match, right?
You certainly don't hire everyone you interview, but that doesn't mean all of those people are bad fits for your company forever. Many of them would be great fits for a different position or even the same position in a couple of years. A good recruiter doesn't just post ads, she learns the people in the industry and keeps a pipeline running so that when a job opens, she can fill it quickly.
If you treat prospective employees poorly, you've essentially kicked them out of the candidate pipeline. Sure, you can contact them 18 months from now, but they will remember that they came in for three different rounds of interviews and then never heard back—as a recruiter, you ghosted them. Who wants to put themselves through that again?
Internal Referrals Decrease
One of the best sources for job candidates is your current employees. They are experts in their fields and they tend to know other people who do what they do. But, if they refer their friends and colleagues, who then take the time to come in to interview, and then never hear from you again, they tell your current employees about what you've done.
Your employees don't plan to work for your company forever. They need to maintain their reputation in their field. They won't ruin it by bringing in people who then receive poor treatment. Instead, they'll quietly stop recommending people for positions within the company.
Why Ghosting Happens
No one has the time. Every employee is busy. But, treating candidates politely and getting back to those who have interviewed is the right thing to do, and it will save you time in the long run. You'll increase your positive reputation, build your prospective employee pipeline, and receive referrals from current employees.
Not having those things will cost you far more time than having your ATS send out emails to all candidates saying, "Thank you so much for interviewing, however, we've decided to go in a different direction. Please do keep us in mind for roles for which you qualify in the future."
Treat people with respect and professionalism because it's the moral and ethical behavior to exhibit. And it doesn't hurt that your business will also benefit from prospective employees flocking to your door. At the same time, you will retain and nurture your current employees who feel as if you treated them and their contacts respectfully.
Suzanne Lucas is a freelance writer who spent 10 years in corporate human resources, where she hired, fired, managed the numbers, and double-checked with the lawyers.