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Where some of the ingredients are unavailable, as is likely to be the case in rural areas, they have found that an even simpler solution of a three-finger pinch of salt and a fistful of sugar to a half liter of water works very well. And where sugar is not available, researchers here have found pulverized rice or wheat, the staples of most third world diets, will suffice.
DHAKA, Bangladesh THE man staggered as he walked in and would have collapsed on the floor had a friend not been holding him up. Soon he was stretched out on a cot in a long, spotless, wardlike room that held perhaps 125 similarly stricken people, more than half of them children who appeared to be less than 5 years old.
Pale and sunken-eyed, some of the children whimpered or cried as their mothers, wrapped in gaily colored Bengali saris, ministered to them, but most were silent.
No cyclone or war was responsible. All were victims of a medical disaster of gigantic proportions and lethal powers. It is not the plague, malaria or yellow fever. It is simple, miserable, inelegant diarrhea, the most widespread and pervasive health problem in underdeveloped nations, and the biggest killer of children on the earth.
''Delhi belly'' is a joke among world travelers, although not always to those who have had it. But in Asia, Africa and Latin America, it is an inescapable fact of existence, and for those under 5 a very real threat to life.
Four million to five million children die each year from the dehydration caused by severe diarrhea. Various studies indicate there are one billion to two billion cases of the malady annually. Virtually every child in the third world will have the disease more than once in his or her lifetime. With some common diarrheal diseases, a child or even an adult can die in a day, so severe and rapid is the dehydration.
Yet, experts in the field of diarrheal diseases say that knowledge about such diseases has been limited, and that prevention and treatment programs have been haphazard at best and nonexistent at worst. Now advances in both understanding and controlling the diseases are being made, many of them here in Dhaka at the world's only internationally sponsored center for the study and treatment of diarrhea.
''Ten years ago, we knew about 20 percent of the causes of diarrheal disease,'' said Dr. K.M. Sultanul Aziz, associate director of the International Center for Diarrheal Disease Research, Bangladesh. ''But, we have proceeded rapidly. Today we know the cause of 80 to 90 percent.''
Until 1978, the center was a cholera laboratory operated by the Bangladesh Government. Now, supported and governed by 19 countries and agencies and staffed by professionals from 14 nations, it has become recognized as the world's primary institution for research, collection of information and development of treatment methods for diarrheal diseases. Its director, Dr. W.B. Greenough 3d, is an American.
Among other things, investigators and physicians at the center have discovered that cholera and amoebic dysentery, perhaps the two best-known and traditionally most-feared forms of diarrheal disease, are not the most lethal among this group of ailments. They have also found, contrary to conventional wisdom, that diarrheal patients absorb food almost normally and should therefore eat normally. They are trying to clarify the extent to which the body develops immunity to some of the diseases.
And perhaps most important, they are propagating a simplified and effective oral method of treatment that can be used by families in the poorest and most illiterate villages, using easily obtainable materials and ingredients.
What might be called the Dhaka doctrine holds that medication is unnecessary in most cases of severe diarrhea. The best thing to do, say the Dhaka doctors, is to let the body purge itself naturally, while at the same time replacing the fluids, nutrients and minerals lost through dehydration. They have devised a simple method for doing this orally, using a mixture of water, salt, sodium bicarbonate, potassium chloride and sugar.
Where some of the ingredients are unavailable, as is likely to be the case in rural areas, they have found that an even simpler solution of a three-finger pinch of salt and a fistful of sugar to a half liter of water works very well. And where sugar is not available, researchers here have found pulverized rice or wheat, the staples of most third world diets, will suffice.
Some 400 to 500 patients a day are treated at the center's new hospital here, and more drink the cure at an older center at the town of Matlab, south of here.
The effects of diarrheal disease involves the body's attempt to flush from the digestive tract harmful bacteria, protozoa and viruses that invade it through contaminated water or food. Death is caused not by the infection itself, but by the body being rapidly drained of its vital fluids. The most likely victims are children weakened by malnutrition, as so many are in underdeveloped countries.
Since contaminated water is the norm in the third world, virtually the entire population of Asia, Africa and Latin America is exposed to disease-carrying bacteria. Small children, coming from the protected environment of the uterus, are wide open to infection because they have not built up the immunity some diarrheal infections provide. The same is true of adult travelers from Western countries, where pure drinking water is the rule.
Studies in Bangladesh have shown that the two most prevalent and serious diarrheal diseases are caused by the bacterium Escherichia coli, which makes its way into water supplies through contamination by fecal matter, and rotavirus, which can be transmitted not only through food or water, but also by skin contact from person to person in a handshake. One study showed that in children under 2, 73 percent of all cases of diarrhea were caused by one of these two pathogens.
Both are regarded as very dangerous: rotavirus because it is the predominant cause of death in children under 3, and E. coli because it can cause very rapid and catastrophic dehydration.
The incidence of infection by rotavirus drops in the later years of life because, scientists believe, it confers a high level of immunity on children who survive the first attack.
Four other bacteria, ''including our old friend cholera,'' says Dr. Aziz, also cause disabling or fatal diarrhea, but affect fewer children. When cholera does strike, however, death can come within 24 hours if treatment is not prompt. Dr. Aziz added that the cholera vaccine required of travelers to some countries has now been found to be ineffective.
The other bacteria involved are shigella, which can also be transmitted hand-to-hand and then to food; salmonella, transmitted in food; and campylobacter, which can be carried by poultry and domestic animals.
Among the protozoa, or one-celled animals, the two most important causes of diarrhea are amoebas and a parasite called Giardia lamblia. Dr. Aziz said he considered the purification of third world water supplies a hopeless task for the foreseeable future. The next line of defense lies in certain preventive measures.
The experts recommend that people in underdeveloped countries wash their hands thoroughly with soap and hot water after defecation and before eating. Drink nothing except boiled water, they say, or water from a well-proved pure source, or liquids from a sealed bottle you have opened, or seen opened, yourself.
Eat only thoroughly cooked food that is still hot (even the food in street bazaars is all right if this rule is followed). Eat no fresh fruit except what you peel yourself. Eat no raw vegetables except those that have been properly treated in a special germ-killing wash, such as a solution of potassium permanganate. Make sure that dishes, glasses, cups and utensils have been washed in boiling water.
Visiting westerners and middle-class local people commonly try to observe such precautions. But in most third world countries, said Dr. Aziz, it is ''unrealistic'' to expect their widespread adoption.
The Dhaka doctrine of oral rehydration holds that except in a few cases where a bacterial infection may move outside the digestive tract and invade other organs, medication should not be given because it impedes the development of immunity. And as in all viral diseases, the rotavirus is unaffected by antibiotics.
The protozoal infections are an exception to the nonmedication rule. It is considered important to treat them antibiotically to kill the live parasites.
Illustrations: photo of a patient in Banglasdesh being treated for diarrhea


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Leinster Rugby vs Connacht RugbyWell, well, well, wasn't that a lovely Christmas present!
Guinness Pro14, Round 12
RDS Showground,
Monday, 1st January 2018, 15:15
TV: Live on TG4
Hands up, I certainly didn't fancy Leinster's chances on St Stephen's Day against a near first-choice Munster side. The home team looked like they agreed and turned up like the game was already won. But the young Leinster side took advantage of Munster's insipid first half performance and in taking them for 27 points in the first forty, they laid the ground for a fantastic win. To their credit, Munster woke up in the second half and they looked to be reeling in Leinster's lead but then "The Try" happened. Just like Garry Ringrose did in the corresponding fixture two years ago, Jordan Larmour announced himself to the world with an outstanding individual try which effectively ended the game as a contest. Other youngsters like Dan Leavy, Ross Byrne and Rory O'Loughlin were also outstanding in what was a hugely satisfying win for Leo Cullen.
He wasn't the only happy Irish provincial coach however after last week's derbies. Kieran Keane has had a tough first season in charge of Connacht but they put in their best performance of the year in hammering Ulster 44-16 at the Sportsground. Connacht's pack was dominant in the set-piece and looked back to their cutting best in the backline. Keane will want to keep this run of form going and he's only made three changes to his side with hooker Tom McCartney, lock James Cannon and winger Cian Kelleher all coming in for Connacht who, rather strangely, have been allowed to play their front line internationals Kieran Marmion, Bundee Aki and Ultan Dillane for the second game running. These IRFU player management rules get more and more difficult to understand.
For Leinster's it's all change again with thirteen changes from the triumphant side in Limerick. Leinster fans finally get a chance to see James Lowe at home and he's one of only two players to retain his place in the team along with Dan Leavy. Rob Kearney and Fergus McFadden join Lowe in the back three and Garry Ringrose and Noel Reid are the centres. Johnny Sexton returns from injury to captain the team from half-back along with Luke McGrath. It's a measure of Leinster's strength at loosehead prop that this is only the excellent Peter Dooley's first start of the season. He forms a completely new front five with Sean Cronin, Andrew Porter, Ross Molony and Ian Nagle. Leavy moves to blindside to allow Josh van der Flier start on the open-side and academy's Max Deegan gets another start at number eight.
It's another strong Leinster team but Connacht will target the front five. It should be a good, competitive game but hopefully Leinster will have enough quality to make it six wins in a row.
|Leinster Rugby
|Connacht Rugby
|Rob Kearney
|Tiernan O'Halloran
|Fergus McFadden
|Cian Kelleher
|Garry Ringrose
|Bundee Aki
|Noel Reid
|Tom Farrell
|James Lowe
|Matt Healy
|Johnny Sexton (C)
|Jack Carty
|Luke McGrath
|Kieran Marmion
|Peter Dooley
|Denis Coulson
|Sean Cronin
|Tom McCartney
|Andrew Porter
|Finlay Bealham
|Ross Molony
|Ultan Dillane
|Ian Nagle
|James Cannon
|Dan Leavy
|Eoghan Masterson
|Josh van der Flier
|Jarrad Butler
|Max Deegan
|John Muldoon (C)
|Bryan Byrne
|Shane Delahunt
|Ed Byrne
|Peter McCabe
|Michael Bent
|Conor Carey
|Mick Kearney
|Quinn Roux
|Scott Fardy
|Naulia Dawai
|Nick McCarthy
|Caolin Blade
|Cathal Marsh
|Eoin Griffin
|Rory O'Loughlin
|Niyi Adeolokun
|Not Considered
due to Injury
|Tom Daly,
Jamie Heaslip,
Joey Carbery,
Rhys Ruddock,
Adam Byrne,
Sean O'Brien,
Richardt Strauss,
James Ryan,
Jack McGrath
|Jake Heenan,
Denis Buckley,
JP Cooney,
Eoin McKeon,
Sean O'Brien,
Andrew Browne,
Steve Crosbie,
Rory Scholes
|Referee: Ben Whitehouse (WRU)
by Jim O'Connor, © 2017-12-31

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Diehard fans of a certain British car show will perhaps know the Bowler Wildcat, famous for its incredible off road performance. QT Services has taken over from Bowler and now run the manufacturing and development of the Wildcat brand, touted as the 'meanest road legal off-road vehicle'
The new Wildcat range is showcased by their public-friendly model which is the 300STR. This model has a 4.0-litre Rover V8 engine with over 270 hp mated to a five speed synchromesh gearbox with a two speed transfer box. It goes from 0 to 96 km/h in just 5.8 seconds.
According to QT, the Wildcat has the potential of reaching three figure speeds over 'unmade terrain', which is quite a challenge for any off-road vehicle. The secret is supposed to come from the suppleness of its chassis and suspension along with experience from its Dakar Rally competition models that makes it easy to drive. The 300STR features a fully welded tubular chassis, 4WD, 5-point harnesses, heavy duty differentials and drive shafts, while still maintaining regular comforts such as air con, Bluetooth and iPod dock.
If you've got a thirst for something more extreme, there is the 400NSR and 500DKR models to quench it. The 400NSR is a full competition model designed for hill rallies and terrain events while the 500DKR is the completely tricked-out model for seasoned cross country rally competitors. These variants use a 4.0-litre petrol V8 with 275 hp and 406 Nm or a 3.0-litre TDV6 diesel with 245 hp/600 Nm, both from Jaguar.
QT Services boss Dave Marsh maintains that versatility of the chassis means that there is room for customising. "If you consider that the 300STR is essentially a two-seater, there are a number of options open to you and this first production 300STR has been specified with rear storage for the new owner's golf clubs. We'd love to be there when he rocks up to the clubhouse and parks it next to the Astons and Mercedes! Definitely a head-turner," said Marsh.
From Dakar to the golf club? Not bad! More pics after the jump.
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Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Known as gröstl, this is bacon, onion and potato fry-up is a real hunger-stopper and great served with fried egg
Heat the oil in a large frying pan, then fry the bacon and onion together for 10 mins until the bacon is golden. Lift out of the pan onto a plate, then add the potatoes and fry for 10 mins more until golden.
Tip in the caraway and paprika, season well, then fry for another min, stirring to release their fragrance.
Return the bacon and onion, taste for seasoning, then add the parsley. Serve hot.


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Private tenants at risk of electric shocks
O'Neill lettings don't seem to care about renting flats out with lethal electrical wiring.
The Electrical Safety Council has reported that private tenants are disproportionately affected by electric shocks in their homes and that more one fifth of all private tenants already report concerns with electrical safety in their home. The rise in non-professional landlords who are confused over responsibilities puts tenants at further risk. http://keeprentingsafe.weebly.com/
The campaign is being organised by the National Private Tenants Organisation (www.npto.btck.co.uk) and is calling for legislation to make periodic inspection and testing of electrical installations and appliances compulsory in all types of private rented homes.


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"Master, we toiled all night and took nothing, But at your word I will let down the nets." And when they had done this, they enclosed a large number of fish, and their nets were breaking. Luke 5: 5-6
How many times do we find ourselves trying so hard to get things done on our own? We make plans, we organize, we set schedules, and then they all seem to be for nothing. I'm thinking especially in regards to being a mother. About a month ago I developed a schedule thinking that that would help me feel more productive. I blocked out when my two children would nap, when I would do chores, when I would nap (very important), when I would relax, when I would teach them and read to them and play with them. The very next day Kiya decided that he wasn't going to take a nap when Azy did and he was only going to sleep for 30 minute periods. Azaria decided that she was going to be crabby and impossible to try and get to do anything, and I was going to rip my hair out trying to get the house even respectable for when Ryan came home. When my plans and aspirations failed, I felt like a failure myself. I praise God for swooping in and taking over. I praise God for loving me enough to show me that I don't have to try so hard. I praise God for granting me sanity when I do not deserve it, and in more abundance than I ever imagined possible. When he says the word, the mountain shall move and the nets shall become full!
When life doesn't make sense. When it seems like something is impossible, but you are positive that God is leading you there, trust, and He will do the unimaginable!


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In this post we will understand the cat grooming habit, the benefits of cat grooming, besides we will prepare tools necessary to groom cats and we will know the basic tips to make cat grooming easier, safer and cleaner.
Grooming Behavior
Cats groom themselves often and their grooming pattern is programmed. For instance, cats always wash their faces with their front paws exactly the same way, starting in small circles around the nose and then up around the ears. They then lick the rest of their bodies in order; some may end up cleaning between their footpads. Cats groom themselves after eating, upon awakening from a long sleep, and after being handled.
Cats in the same household also frequently groom each other. Mutual grooming can be arousing and may precede either sexual behavior or aggression. What begins as gentle grooming can become harder and harder and lead to a wrestling match.
Because of cat's continual grooming it is very important for an owner to keep a cat brushed and as free as possible from loose fur, which can be ingested and cause the formation of hair balls . This is especially true in the case of longhaired cats, which are apt to groom themselves more frequently than shorthairs, but which also need owner help in order to keep their coats free from mats.
Benefits of grooming
In fact, cats are so particular about daily grooming that it may not seem necessary to give them any extra help.
One reason for grooming your cat is that it strengthens the bond between you and your pet. Grooming cats from a young age helps establish this special bond. Most cats enjoy the close contact with their owners and the sensation of being brushed or combed.
You can also give your cat a general check-up while grooming. Take the opportunity to inspect eyes, ears, and claws, and to monitor your cat for possible health problems such as parasites, hidden injuries, lumps and bumps, and changes in weight.
Another benefit is that regular grooming helps reduce the amount of loose hairs that cats lick up and swallow. Normally, the hair forms into harmless balls in the stomach, which the cat then coughs up. However, sometimes the balls become large enough that they are a health hazard, causing choking or becoming lodged in the lower gut, and causing a blockage in the digestive tract.
In old age, cats sometimes lose their enthusiasm for hygiene and may need gentle grooming to help them maintain dignity and cleanliness. The sudden neglect of self-grooming in cats of any age is a warning sign that all is not well, and needs to be investigated by a vet.
Grooming Tools
The following accessories will aid in the maintenance of the cat's exterior finish.
Brush: The ideal tool is a soft wire or bristle brush that can remove tangles without irritating skin.
Comb: Usually made of steel and featuring both fine and coarse teeth, this tool can bring order to the coat of a longhaired cat.
Currycomb: Often made of rubber, this tool removes loose hair from short-haired models.
Grooming Glove: Covered with nubby, hair-catching material, the glove is useful for face grooming, and for cats that will not tolerate brushes.
Nail Clippers: Purchase a set specifically designed for cats.
Scissors: Excellent for removing particularly stubborn tangles.
Seam Ripper: A sewing accessory that is also very useful for untangling mats.
Styptic Powder: This blood-clotting powder will quickly stop bleeding caused by trimming a cat's nails too closely.
Toothbrush: Useful for grooming the faces of longhaired cats and for dental hygiene on all models. (Use separate brushes for these functions.)
Chamois Cloth: Imparts a glossy finish to the exterior of shorthaired models.
Tips For Easy Cat Grooming
Cat grooming is still extremely important even though cats are some of the cleanest pets to own. They very carefully wash themselves with their tongues each day. House cats still need a bit of extra care with bathing and brushing, especially if they are long-haired.
Most experts agree that a cat does not necessarily need to be bathed unless his coat is naturally greasy or he has gotten into something particularly sticky or dirty. If one does decide to bathe his cat, it is best to use a spray hose although a large plastic cup will also work well for wetting the cat down. Be careful to not get water into the cat's ears; sometimes a cotton ball can be placed in each ear for extra protection. Next, massage shampoo into the fur starting at the head and working towards the tail. Finally, rinse the soap off thoroughly and dry him in a large, warm towel.
A short haired cat should have his coat brushed every week while a long haired cat should be brushed every day. Brushing a short haired cat is actually quite easy. A metal-toothed comb works best for removing loose fur and can be followed up with a rubber-bristled comb which picks up any fur that has been left behind. A metal brush will also be necessary on a long haired cat for removing any snarls in the fur. The tail fur should be divided down the middle and carefully brushed to each side.
Cat grooming can be a special time for owner and pet bonding. Any grooming should be handled with gentleness and patience; if the cat gets terribly upset, the grooming session should be put off until a calmer time. However, with regular times of grooming, a cat may become quite used to being handled this way and may even start to enjoy it to some extent.
The ears should be checked regularly for signs of unpleasant odor, redness, and/or inflammation, all of which should be examined by a veterinarian. Professional service is also required if a cat is constantly scratching its ears. To clean the ears, use a cotton ball moistened with water. Clean only the external, visible portion; do not probe the ear canal. Do not use a cotton swab, except under a veterinarian's advice.
A healthy cat's eyes should always be shiny and free of discoloration. Some models may have long facial hairs that get into the eyes and cause irritation and/or corneal damage. Watch for this problem, and make sure your groomer keeps the cat's face clear. Do not attempt to cut the long facial hairs yourself, because you might poke the cat in the eye with the scissors. Examine the eyes for discharge, and wipe away deposits with a warm cloth or with a commercial tear-stain-removal product.
Examine the teeth for discoloration, tartar buildup, chipped or missing teeth, and signs of wear. Also examine the gums for signs of inflammation or discoloration. Remember that an oral infection can be very dangerous. A long-term problem can become a drain on the cat's internal organs and/or immune system—not to mention the fact that the infection is located just inches from the feline's central processing unit. Regularly brushing your cat's teeth, while somewhat difficult, can help head off dental problems.
Brushing Your Cat's Teeth
This procedure is usually much easier if the cat is accustomed to it as a kitten. If this is not the case, your feline may have to become habituated to the process. During play or grooming sessions, when the cat is relaxed and happy, make a point of briefly rubbing its muzzle. When it becomes comfortable with this, gently handle its teeth and gums. Only when the cat becomes accustomed to these invasions is it fruitful to attempt brushing. Most veterinarians recommend that you brush a cat's teeth two to three times a week.
- Procure a soft-bristle toothbrush and a toothpaste specially formulated for cats. The human variety can cause indigestion.
- Offer the cat a taste of the toothpaste. Most are specially designed to be highly palatable and flavorful. Repeat this procedure daily until the feline is comfortable with the process.
- Rub the toothpaste along the gums of the upper teeth. Repeat this procedure daily until the feline is comfortable with the process.
- Use the toothbrush. Focus on the gum line. Work from back to front. It should take approximately 30 seconds to do the entire mouth.
Do not try to brush the entire mouth the first time. Gradually build up brushing time until you can cover all the teeth in the allotted half-minute. Brushing before a meal or a regular treat will help your cat see dental maintenance as a positive experience.
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Why I Bought Many Cat Litter Boxes For My Cats
Creating a Pet First Aid Kit
Choosing Cat Bed Tips – Getting Your Cat to Use Cat Bed Tips


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Ok I don't usually do battle reports. Truth is I am both crap with a camera and would rather spend the time playing rather than taking pics, so what follows is a rarity....
We've sort of let Dropfleet slip down our agenda over the last few months. In truth this was partly because of the c*ck-up Hawk made of the Kickstarter delivery. Frankly we didn't fancy playing at clubs and shops when there was still a lot of folks waiting for their toys - didn't feel like having to field the questions to be honest, however since the KS has now finally ran it's course and everyone has their stuff, and because I enjoyed demo'ing it at Salute, we thought we would give it a try.
Between our last game and now the game has advanced (matured?) quite a bit, particularly with the introduction of Command Cards, Battleships, and at the other end of the scale, Corvettes. All three have or will alter the "meta" and the game is rather different with them. Sadly part of the lethargy has included not painting the substantial fleets I have, so having decided to play this evening I spent an hour or so rush painting my spiffing new Nickar class Hunter Killers using the methods I described back in the Sheet Metal Age here , and there was zero chance of getting my Scourge Battleship ready on time.
In the end here is the fleet I decided to take - incidentally this was generated by the excellent Dflist program available here - highly recommended!
May Day - 1498pts
Scourge - 11 launch assets
SR13 Vanguard battlegroup (319pts)
1 x Manticore - 190pts - H
3 x Djinn - 129pts - L
SR15 Vanguard battlegroup (280pts)
1 x Shenlong - 170pts - H
+ Fleet Overlord (100pts, 5AV)
1 x Ifrit - 110pts - M
SR12 Line battlegroup (344pts)
1 x Hydra - 140pts - M
1 x Hydra - 140pts - M
2 x Gargoyle - 64pts - L
SR9 Line battlegroup (259pts)
1 x Chimera - 105pts - M
2 x Charybdis - 70pts - L
2 x Harpy - 84pts - L
SR4 Pathfinder battlegroup (98pts)
3 x Nickar - 66pts - L
1 x Gargoyle - 32pts - L
SR4 Pathfinder battlegroup (98pts)
1 x Gargoyle - 32pts - L
3 x Nickar - 66pts - L
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To quickly explain the two Vanguard Groups would perform slightly different functions. The Mantichore \ Djinn group is a close combat brawler and the other was (hopefully) going to allow the Ifrit to spike enemy ships for the Shenlong to target using a weapons free order . I like the Ifrit - as you can tell from this earlier post. The first Line Battlegroup is basically a pair of Hydra Class Carriers with two Gargoyle Strike Carriers (Light troopships) attached, with the intention being to leave the Hyrdas at the back of the fleet where they can reach out with their fighters, while the two Gargoyles operated independently to grab ground objectives. The second Line Battlegroup has the main troopship, plus a pair of Charybdis class Frigates. These are specialist ground bombardment units. A pair of Harpy class general role Frigates rounds off the group. The theory here being the combination of heavy troopship and bombardment would make taking larger ground objectives easier, and the Harpies could provide limited support and protection. The last two Battlegroups contained my newly painted Nickar Hunter Killers. These are specialist atmospheric attack ships who in theory would prey on enemy Strike Carriers trying to drop troops to the surface, which would leave the attached Gargoyle free to grab objectives - that was the plan anyway.
Here's a slightly blurred pic of the fleet before we kicked off. I'm using the clip on Battlegroup Indicators designed for Dropzone by Dark Ops . They're really useful for Dropzone but I suspect I will be moving over to the "straws" option for Dropfleet.
Next time - the opposition - Space Whales!


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As a Church of the Nazarene...
Our Mission
As a global community of faith, we are commissioned to take the Good News of life in Jesus Christ to people everywhere and to spread the message of scriptural holiness (Christlike living) across the lands.
The Church of the Nazarene bonds together individuals who have made Jesus Christ Lord of their lives, sharing in Christian fellowship and seeking to strengthen each other in faith development through worship, preaching, training, and service to others.
We strive to express the compassion of Jesus Christ to all persons, along with our personal commitment to Christ-like living.
While the primary motive of the church is to glorify God, we also are called to actively participate in His mission—reconciling the world to himself.
The statement of mission contains historical essentials of our mission: evangelism, sanctification, discipleship, compassion. The essence of holiness is Christlikeness.
We are becoming a sent people—into homes, work places, communities, and villages, as well as other cities and countries. Missionaries are now sent from all regions of the world. God continues calling ordinary people to do extraordinary things made possible by the person of the Holy Spirit.
Global Outreach
We are passionate about making a difference in the world by taking the Good News of Jesus Christ to people everywhere. Today there are approximately 700 missionaries and volunteers serving around the world. Each week, we worship in more than 212 languages or tribal languages, with literature produced in 90 of these. The church operates 33 medical clinics and hospitals worldwide. This missionary enterprise is made possible by the contributions of the global Nazarene family. We also engage in starting new churches and congregations by praying, giving, and supporting worldwide volunteers and contracted missionaries.
The Church of the Nazarene follows in the historic tradition of the orthodox Christian faith. We believe the Bible forms a story of God's self-revelation particularly in the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of His son, Jesus Christ. Christ atoned for our sins on the cross so He could set us free from sin (Romans 3:25).
We believe in God's prevenient grace that goes before and draws us to God. This grace stirs within us a hunger to seek something more in our lives and empowers us to respond when the tender voice of the Spirit draws us to God's heart. God draws us then lovingly awaits our response (John 6:44; John 12:32).
We believe in God's justifying grace that no longer counts our sins against us when we ask for forgiveness (2 Corinthians 5:19). God reconciles, pardons, and restores our relationship with God's self as only a loving parent can do. Christ's death on the cross makes our justification possible (Romans 5:8).
We believe in sanctifying grace that transforms us by the power of His Holy Spirit working within us from the moment of our conversion until we go to heaven. Continued growth in our relationship with God's Spirit takes us to deeper levels of commitment. We speak often of Christian perfection or entire sanctification as a second instantaneous work of grace when God purges a consecrated heart from self-centered control and pride and fills it with divine love to completely control heart and life. Self-seeking is replaced with holy desire to fulfill the two great commands of Jesus to love God and others (Matthew 22:34-40). Transformation and growth in grace continues to occur over a lifetime as we submit our wills to His will.
Ultimately, we seek to live in close relationship with Jesus Christ and make Christlike disciples as we model the Christian message we say and do as we live in his transforming grace.


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Sharapova floors Halep to win second French Open title
PARIS: Maria Sharapova claimed her second French Open title when she floored Romanian fourth seed Simona Halep 6-4 6-7(5) 6-4 after a marathon encounter in Saturday's final.
The seventh seed from Russia claimed her fifth grand slam title after Wimbledon 2004, the 2006 US Open, the 2008 Australian Open and her first Roland Garros title two years ago.
Halep, who had not lost a set entering the final, put up a great fight but bowed out after three hours and two minutes – the longest women's final in Paris since 1996.
Sharapova wrapped it up on her first match point when Halep could not return one of her opponent's sizzling forehands.-Reuters


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Well the last week has been a fairly quiet one.
The boys are now both settled and happy at school and Stephen is very much looking forward to his overnight stay at Hadrian's Wall, although he won't be going until June.
I have a feeling we will be hearing a lot about this forthcoming trip of his. He is so excited as he loves all things Roman.
Stephen also brought home Star of the Week as he's been making really good progress with his handwriting.
Tom had a really settled week last week at school and it was made even more fun with the arrival of snow.
We only had a very thin scattering of snow here, well it was more like sleet to be honest, but where his school is situated in Longridge there was a lot more snow for him to play with.
One of his school friends built a snowman which was quite impressive. I found in Tom's school bag two lovely photographs of him stood enjoying the snow, with a huge grin plastered on his face.
When he returned home that day he asked me when he got out of the taxi if he could go sledging, but when I explained to him that there was no snow and therefore we wouldn't be able to go sledging he was a little disappointed.
This weekend was also a pretty quiet one as I had a bit of a bad back which meant that I couldn't really go out anywhere as I had to keep sitting down.
Tom was very considerate of this and kept rubbing my back, as did Stephen. So we spent a quiet weekend at home. Tom really enjoyed time in the garden; we haven't been out there for a while due to the weather.
He's really into snails at the moment, fuelled I think by watching Turbo the snail over on Netflix. He now wants to go and gather all the snails in the garden so that they can compete in snail races, but even though I tried to explain to him that it's far too cold to find snails at this time of year as they are all hiding underground, he still wanted to explore to see if he could find any.
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Damage to an icebreaker in front of the Million Dollar Bridge on the Copper River Highway has the owner of Child's Glacier Lodge worried about the future of the bridge, his business, and potential adverse impact to salmon habitat critical to the local economy.
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Then too, Borer acknowledged, "if the bridge collapses and deflects the river to the north bank, there's a good probability that it will wash away everything I have."
And just below the bridge on both the north and south banks are the Alaska Department of Fish and Game's fish sonar monitoring stations, those fish count is critical to the commercial drift gillnet fishery, a primary revenue generator for Cordova.
Bridge sections falling into the river would change the flow and bottom contour, which would result in a change in fish behavior, which would impact the baseline data relied upon by ADF&G to determine when the commercial fishermen can fish, and possibly require relocating the sonar sites, Borer said.
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"The bridge falling into the river would prevent navigation by those entities in the area, which could amount to a substantial width of the river," Borer said.
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Still DOT inspects the bridge regularly, with the latest inspection completed in August.
That inspection was simply an asset inventory inspection to verify the general condition," Bailey said.
Meanwhile the Million Dollar Bridge, a tourist attraction since 1910, and Miles and Child's Glaciers are essentially cutoff from anyone without boat access, unless they want to pay $75-$150 for a guided jet-boat ride to get there.
The Copper River and North Western Railway ran excursion trains with a stop at the Million Dollar Bridge from 1910 to 1938, Borer said.
"Numerous photographers throughout the years have used the Million Dollar Bridge as focal point of their art. In the 1940s, it was converted to a highway bridge and thousands of people have visited the bridge every year since. Three of the top five Cordova activities on Trip Advisor include a visit to the Million Dollar Bridge," Borer said.
How much time is left before the bridge might collapse?
Borer said that's the million-dollar question.
In his opinion, the massive iceberg that damaged the icebreaker in August is common.
"The icebreakers were positioned on the shallowest spots in the river so that the riverbed would assist in deflecting the icebergs. The time when the risk for damage is the highest is at high water, when the water depth allows larger icebergs to access the icebreaker areas where the water is the shallowest. When the icebreaker is moved completely out of the way next summer, it is only a matter of time before the bridge comes down.
"It might be a year, it might be 10 years. It might take one big iceberg to knock it down or 100 chipping away a little at a time. And, once the pier starts getting hit, it will most probably have to be replaced too, as it will be weakened from impacts," he said.
Cordova Mayor Clay Koplin said he has reviewed Borer's letter to the DOT commissioner and Borer's photos of the damaged icebreaker.
Koplin says he has brought the issue to the city council's attention, and will advocate for a resolution in support of bridge repairs.
Such a resolution, if drafted, would emphasize the economic impacts that damaging the Copper River salmon fishery and/or tourism, and access to the area, would impose on the community. The resolution would also seek state support and federal financial assistance to repair or replace the function of the icebreakers.
"The bridge itself is an historic monument and a piece of Cordova's history," Koplin said. "More importantly, it is a large piece of infrastructure that could cause disastrous impacts if allowed to be bludgeoned and toppled into the river by icebergs," he said.
The mayor acknowledged that he had heard, anecdotally, that there's little that can be done with state budgets, but said more needs to be done to get state support at least for framing the problem and advocating for repairs.
Borer, meanwhile, remains worried.
"Something needs to be done soon to prevent a disaster that is sure to occur. If the ice breaker had not been there and the iceberg that damaged the ice breaker had hit the bridge pier, the bridge probably would already be in the river," he said.


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This video is unfortunately peppered with MarketingSpeak--in particular you can skip the first two minutes and 30 seconds--but it does provide a great look at how the Eames Lounge Chair is made.
We urge you to ignore the poorly-written narration, as they say things like "the manufacturing process hasn't changed much in fifty years," then they show you a drag-knife-wielding CNC cutter that I'm pretty sure the Eameses didn't have access to.
Okay, I'll stop complaining. And I'll avoid the temptation of asking you which M-Speak comment causes you to roll your eyes the most. I think I'm just bitter because I can't afford this chair and I pass it every day at a certain store on Greene Street.
I dug the dust collection for the horizontal spindle sander.
A "waffle iron," they say? I'd hate to see how the narration-writer makes waffles.
I also like that there's just one guy whose job is to test each chair out, and I wonder what his credentials are. I'm guessing they introduce him by saying "Best ass in the business, this guy" and every month medical technicians painstakingly record the amount of nerve endings in his ass while referring to clipboards.
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I can imagine that the process hasn't changed "much" in 50 years. Don't forget, 50 years ago we were already launching Apollo 6 and 7. No CNC back then, but manufacturing of complex shapes was not invented in the third millenium. 3D pantograph routers could have done that cutting, just with more human intervention.
But I share your chair envy. They do look comfortable. Hot, though.
I want to know why no one has built a copy of the Eames house? Except for that bilateral stacked container home enclosed by floor to ceiling glass.
Well at least it explains why that chair deserves a $5k price tag! /s
When performing personal necessity-driven tasks like sleeping, eating and sitting, we often neglect to consider what the furniture we use during our most personal activities says about ourselves. The objects we choose to surround ourselves with speak miles about who we are as individuals, but that's easy to forget when
Humanscale's latest task chair, Smart Ocean, is an inventive update to the Diffrient Smart task chair, made with recycled fishing net material. The approximately 2 lbs. of recycled plastic used to produce the chair are sourced from ocean plastic pollution-driven company Bureo. Bureo's Net Positiva program transforms plastic fishing nets
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When I heard that Ben Carson canceled, after an uproar, the $31,000 furniture order for his offices, I worried that some independent designer/builder got screwed. Previously we looked at the design/build firm that created a new conference table for the White House and they do good work; I'd hate to
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Ezra Levant, founder of Rebel Media, joins Alex Jones to discuss how the mainstream media over-hypes the humanitarian crisis of Muslims in the Middle East but covers-up the extermination of Christians.
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Federal agents announced Friday that they had recently arrested 123 illegal immigrants in Texas.
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Others arrested had previously run afoul with the law for possession of heroin and other controlled substances. Some had been previously deported but re-entered the country several times.
Daniel Bible, field office director of ERO San Antonio, reportedly said, "Public safety remains a top priory for ICE. This was a focused eight-day enforcement operation over a large area, but we routinely conduct operations daily."
This news comes as a House bill included $1.57 billion in funding for border protection, enough to make some progress, but not enough to build the entire border wall.
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Speaking with members of the press aboard Air Force One on July 13, President Trump shared some of his ideas for the construction of the wall along the Mexican border — a proposal that had been a major part of his 2016 presidential campaign.
Among the ideas he discussed was having openings in the wall so that border agents on the U.S. side of the wall could see what was immediately on the other side.
"One of the things with the wall is you need transparency. You have to be able to see through it," said the president. "So it could be a steel wall with openings, but you have to have openings because you have to see what's on the other side of the wall."
Trump went on to explain his reasons for being able to see though the wall:
"As horrible as it sounds, when they throw the large sacks of drugs over, and if you have people on the other side of the wall, you don't see them — they hit you on the head with 60 pounds of stuff? It's over. As crazy as that sounds, you need transparency through that wall."
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Another idea Trump discussed was the concept of placing solar panels atop the wall — an idea that some observers at first thought was meant as a joke. However, he made it clear that his proposal was a serious one. "No, not joking, no. There is a chance that we can do a solar wall," Trump said. "We have major companies looking at that. Look, there's no better place for solar than the Mexico border — the southern border. And there is a very good chance we can do a solar wall, which would actually look good."
An article in the Washington Post on June 27 cited statements made by Ronald Vitiello, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's acting deputy commissioner, that his agency plans to select four to eight firms in the coming weeks to build the prototypes for the president much-discussed border wall. The Post reported that the prototypes — including a reinforced concrete barrier wall and another made of an alternative material with see-through capability — will be built in San Diego.
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An emotional Elizabeth Beck joins Owen Shroyer to discuss recent revelations in the death of Peter Smith and Beranton Whisenant. The Beck's need our thoughts and prayers, as they are bravely still pursuing justice in the DNC Fraud Lawsuit.
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More revelation into mysterious deaths connected possibly to the Clinton Foundation.
An emotional Elizabeth Beck joins Owen Shroyer to discuss recent revelations in the death of Peter Smith and Beranton Whisenant. The Beck's need our thoughts and prayers, as they are bravely still pursuing justice in the DNC Fraud Lawsuit.
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|John Dixon [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:47 am ]
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The rate of loss on any effort in bonsai is high for all beginners, this rate decreases in direct proportion to experience gained. Everyone kills a few trees, more when they first start in the art, less as the time goes on, but I do not believe it every stops, it just becomes less frequent.
Not trying something because the plant may die is the surest way to fail at bonsai. Instant bonsai, as described in my article, can be very educational in almost every area of bonsai.
Education, sometimes it hurts, but there is no debating it's value.
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I cannot concur with that. While the rate of loss for beginners may be higher, once certain procedures are correctly taught, the losses are minimal. I still have the first bonsai I ever made under the direction of a professional. Now, if you mean SELF-TAUGHT, well that's like representing yourself (pro se) as a defendant in court without knowledge of the law. Your chances are never good. You will pick up a few things along the way, but at what cost?
Quite frankly, I believe being an advanced bonsai artist requires you to already have a good working knowledge of when a risk is acceptable and when it is not. Remember, these instant bonsai we are discussing are the result of contests. Contests that reward for the present, not future, design of the bonsai. Therefore, we are making a decision to gain the best aesthetic view of the material NOW as opposed to later. That, in my opinion, opens up pandora's box.
When I see someone taking extremely valuable material and using the same "NOW" philosophy, I will reconsider my stance. But I haven't seen that yet, and I submit that's because it is not the proper - advanced - way of styling bonsai. You have to take your time and work within the physiological limits of the material. You don't push too hard, and experience teaches you that. Education is great, yes, but learn the lesson the FIRST time. Remedial education should not be necessary in this situation. Now I realize you have never said differently, but what changes an effective technique on a $50 shimpaku or a $5000 one?
I don't take unnecessary risks with my better material, but on junk, yes, I will sometimes have at it. I see this in a similar light as a professional athlete playing in a street pick-up game. They don't learn anything, they are just enjoying it. If that's how others see instant bonsai, then by all means they should enjoy themselves, but I think the "educational" aspect of the philosophy is greatly over-rated.
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|Vance Wood [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:22 am ]
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In an ideal universe that would be true. However if a club or an association like ABS, IBS, MABA, or what ever hire a guest artist to work on a tree for a demonstration they are interested in seeing performance art and not a tree partially done with the final result seen only in the eye of the master.
I don't think that is going to change, mostly because it would require the same person to come back for a follow up in a year or two and that is not likely to happen due to cost. But here again the fault lies with the club or organization in not selecting the kind of material that can be more or less completed in a day or weekend.
In answer to your question the difference between a $50 Shimpaku and a $5000 Shimpaku is $4950 dollars (could not resist, just a joke), but this is an entirely different set of circumstances. If you have a $5G Juniper you are not going to have a $50 talent working on it. The last I knew you don't buy any thing for $5000 dollars sight unseen, and in most cases where this kind of stock is used the master that is going to do the work has been in the loop as to selection of material.
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Fair enough. I still think it sets unrealistic expectations in the minds of the public. Whether the club executive or the visiting demonstrator care about that is up to them, I guess.
|Vance Wood [ Wed Feb 22, 2006 10:44 am ]
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That kind of had the tone of grudging acceptance but in my view a Demonstration involving a world class artist is designed to bring in the public, sell them trees, pots, tools, soil, and some classes. This is the real world and the business side of bonsai.
Because of this a world class demonstration is expected, producing world class results because of another dirty little secret. The finished tree is often sold at auction or raffle, hopefully for a world class price. Not too many people are interested in paying big money for a tree that has no visible future in their eyes.
What is the public's perception of all of this? It is really kind of hard to paint with a broad brush on this one. "The Public" could be people that just today found out that there is such a thing as a bonsai, or people with years of experience. To say a given crowd is one or the other is difficult.
It is hoped that the experienced bonsaiist will take or give classes where the issues that concern us are dealt with. It is the instant bonsai work shop the often bothers me because that is usually a one on one sharing of misinformation.
|David Yedwab [ Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:34 pm ]
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Well, almost everything has been said but, maybe the most important. The topic was supposed instant bonsai (the oxymoron [thanks Mike]), not "online bonsai 1st styling contests," which is what Will wrote about and the pictures posted were.
What is missed is the topic should maybe have been - "online photographic 1st styling contest as a good learning experience". Learning, that is the value ... but the subject of instant bonsai was not argued affirmatively, in my opinion.
Demos at shows is another whole topic ... maybe we should also discuss that.
|Vance Wood [ Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:21 pm ]
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Be patient David it's coming. (discussion you suggested) As to Will referring to an on-line styling contest in reference to the instant bonsai. I think he had some pretty valid points, and an actual event most of us were familiar with. I don't see where there is a great deal of difference between the on line instant bonsai, and the club sponsored work shop instant bonsai.
|Jose Marrero [ Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:53 pm ]
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I read with interest my first Back to Back. John Dixon and Will Heath devend their opposing views very well, I wish I had the master of the english they show.
I feel they both are right. But before they cruxify me in the e-debate crossfire that might develop, I will try to explain my point.
John Dixon states clearly that instant bonsai is an oximoron. Since Bonsai is a tree in a shallow container, and as stated by Will, the container is not considered in the contest, then ... We lack the relationship between pot and tree that is part of the composition of a bonsai. It takes time to adapt a tree to a shallow container. As stated by several posts, survival without changing the tree from the pot is in question. So, they are trees that have the initial work to become beautiful bonsai. They lack the pot, hence, no bonsai yet.
Also, John points out (maybe an overkill from me) none will show the fullness that only time gives to a mature bonsai. They will exhibit curves and gin, and plants that have been tortured or are just barely surviving. Few will reflect the majesty of a formal erect.
We say in Puerto Rico "Trabaja un ?rbol para que tus nietos gozen un bonsai" (Work a tree so your grandchildren enjoy a bonsai). I have to agree with John that "Instant Bonsai" is like comparing an expresso with instant coffee. Not the real thing. An oximoron.
But the defense Will Heath shows is right in one aspect. The benefits of this contests. The critical tasks of selecting from stock the best within a budget constraint, then choosing the front and the style to work are critical skills and each one alone is an art.
We start with the stock selection. John indicated that the shape of the trunk and roots is something that takes time. But that is the importance of the selection process, to find the work already done by nature, hidden in a nursery stock, mountain's side, or forest. Remember that is only raw material, still not a bonsai. Here is where the artist's eye come into play.
The ability to take a stock and shape it, creating something we communicate with, that moves us is the difference between an artist and just a "practicante" (a practitioner, someone that have the moves but not the talent).
The third skill, presentation is a double edge sword. I am sure that by trying to create an image with impact some creators may hamper the survival of their creations. I don.t see how this might help the Art of Bonsai. But I am still a Bonsai student.
So the defense of Will Heath is valid and is summarized in his closing statement:
I think that "instant bonsai", and the contests that create them, have many educational advantages that greatly outweigh any disadvantages they may present. As you can see from the examples I have posted above, "instant bonsai" do not have to yield poor results; they do not have to die; they can in fact be a fantastic tool for teaching and learning.
Will, the only problem I see is with the term "instant bonsai". It is a publicity stunt.
|John Dixon [ Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:08 am ]
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You made a great contribution to the subject. Thank you.
I too agree with some of what Will is saying, especially with the importance of training your eye to pick good material. But my perceived difference is that having "an eye" for good material is not just linked to instant bonsai. It should apply to EVERYTHING. Yamadori doesn't have a price tag on it, afterall. At least not in the standard sense.
Once again, thank you for the thoughtful and interesting perspective.
Adios amigo,
|Myron Redding [ Thu Jun 08, 2006 8:18 am ]
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having been a student of bonsai these past 10 years, I quite often create instant bonsai for my own pleasure, it does take time and effort to browse the local landscape nurseries for mature stock that is suitable for the venture, but it is feasible, this photo is of a 3 1/2 inch tall mame juniper created from Lowe's garden center stock in Feb. 2005 and recently repotted in Feb. 2006, it is growing vigourously and happy in his new 3"x 2 1/2" x 1" inch unglazed chinese pot....
|Enrique Castano [ Wed Jan 17, 2007 7:45 pm ]
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Well this is an old debate, but I decided just to clear my view on the subject. I agree with the idea that instant bonsai can?t be created in a few hours; I think one just creates the illusion of what would be a bonsai. By illusion I mean, it looks like a bonsai, it smells like a bonsai, I would guess it even taste like one. But if you actually pot a tree, cut a few branches, move them to the right position and everything looks good. There is just one thing missing! Is in?t and the answer is quite simple, Time, why, well even if the overall style does not change, the tree needs to get through the shook. That?s why after such task (if one ever does all those things at the same time) we would have to pamper the tree a bit more. It would be unlikely that it would withstand the same treatment as a tree that has already been potted for one, two or ten years. This acclimatization is what ensures us that we have a bonsai and not just a nice Ikebana. Obviously if a pontensai that has already been potted in the right pot a few years before it is given a first style you can come pretty close to having a bonsai. Of course we have to think were the heck is the line, was the pontensai a bad bonsai that has just been improved? Then it was not instant and is the new tree an already completely acclimatize tree, uhmmm well hard to say but it would depend on the tree, the species, the work done etc. I guess many trees die during the process for those who are a bit inpatient or only know the first part of the trick. The styling, however mist the second act the right cared after. Well these are just some thought of mine.
|Mike Page [ Wed Jan 17, 2007 8:08 pm ]
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I have a strong tendency to distill a question down to the nitty-gritty.
Instant bonsai=painting by numbers. Neither are art.
If I have offended, please pardon a grumpy old man.
|Mike Page [ Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:32 pm ]
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I wish to amend my previous intemperate remark.
My old friend, Warren Clark, when teaching a novice class would state the following: "Bonsai has four dimensions. Height, width, depth, and most important, TIME." This was intended to tell them that there is no "instant" bonsai.
I wholeheartedly agree with Warren's statement.
|Enrique Castano [ Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:36 pm ]
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Yeap I agree with Warren, and I actually use the same saying in my clases, I guess is a universal statement. Best regards. Enrique
|Vance Wood [ Sun Jun 15, 2008 9:42 pm ]
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Raphael Rybarczik wrote:
A question which may sound silly to you as it is asked by somebody who is not as experienced in Bonsai-Do as most of the fellows here:
What exactly is the difference between a first styling and an instant-bonsai concerning what the tree looks like after the styling? Does instant bonsai in that respect just mean paying less attention to the future health of the plant in order it looks good?
Best regards,
In a word Results: If you take a piece of crap tree, chop it, wire it, and put it in a pot of some sort and in the end it looks like a piece of crap tree that has been wired, chopped and potted. This will be argued as a first styling. If you take a piece of crap tree, chop it, wire it, and put it in a pot of some sort and in the end it looks like a pretty good bonsai it can be argued as an instant bonsai. It really comes down to the vision, ability and courage of the artist doing the work.
I have always argued that the difference between a demonstration and a workshop event is that a demonstration is to show off the artistic skills of the demonstrator and the workshop; technical, and horticultural expertise. Some people would demand that a demonstration be nothing more than a workshop approach, without participants and multiple trees, where the excuses of why this is like that and that is like this are more prevalent than actually seeing how these things are created. Instead the demonstrator does a little of this and a little of that and spends a good deal of time prophesying about the future of the tree. To me this is not a good demonstration.
This ultimately is the difference between the instant bonsai and the instant cut-and-waitsai. There is nothing wrong with approaching a tree that has to be developed over time before it even starts to look like something, but there is nothing wrong with taking a tree that has the potential and making it look like a bonsai in one day if it is possible.
Doing bonsai is like cutting diamonds. Often a large uncut diamond ends up being a substantially smaller finished diamond cut down to its best possibilities. Many experienced bonsai growers have not gotten hold of this concept even after many years of doing bonsai. For these people the instant bonsai is not only a good lesson to witness it is a good thing to attempt.
I don't understand why this is a problem for some to get their minds around. I know the argument; many instant bonsai die. This is marginally true but many cut-and-waitsai die as well. The truth is if you don't work on a tree it might die from neglect. Another equally valid truth is that if you don't work on the tree it will never be a bonsai. Bonsai are not accidents or the work of the bonsai fairy, they are the products of hard work, vision and care. Workshops are to educate, demonstrations are to motivate and inspire. Any grower worth his salt should be able to do both.
|Enrique Castano [ Thu Jan 01, 2009 1:21 pm ]
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In a word Results: If you take a piece of crap tree, chop it, wire it, and put it in a pot of some sort and in the end it looks like a piece of crap tree that has been wired, chopped and potted. This will be argued as a first styling. If you take a piece of crap tree, chop it, wire it, and put it in a pot of some sort and in the end it looks like a pretty good bonsai it can be argued as an instant bonsai. It really comes down to the vision, ability and courage of the artist doing the work.
I think that will be the diference between someone with talent doing the choping and some one with out. However, the end result will look like a bonsai from a far, but not really if you look at it from a close up. So far I have never seen an instant bonsai being created. not from Kimura, not from Marco, not from anyone during their demos, Sure there will be some trees that will look great, but you will always see wire, or guy wires, or sticks or what ever. A real bonsai should stand without.
However, I do think Demos are very educational and very important. Were else can one see exactly how to do things, how to treat certain aspects of esthetics, horticulture. etc.
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