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|The ornate porch of Saint Mary Magdalene Church Launceston - image by Derek Harper [CC-BY-SA-2.0 (www.creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)], via Wikimedia Commons
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As a few of my faithful readers are aware, my very good friend Linda's horse Shorty has been diagnosed with cancer and given six months to a year to live. Being quite heartbroken by the news, and feeling horrible for my friend, I got to thinking.....
I had found Karen McLain's blog a while ago and had contacted her regarding pricing and information in order to find out about getting an oil painting done of my horse Jackson. Since I always seem to have other things come up monetarily, that had been put onto the back burner for awhile. After Shorty's diagnosis and with Christmas coming, the wheels in my head started to turn. Wouldn't it be great if....
So I contacted Karen once again and explained the situation with Shorty, and that I would like to commission one of her oil paintings for Linda to have to commemorate their life together. I was having computer issues at the time so I went to a friend's house and shot her an e-mail to please call me. She called me back the very same day and we went from there. The whole experience was wonderful and Karen was a superb communicator throughout the whole experience.
Karen wanted to know everything about Shorty. From personality, age, to what disciplines he has been ridden; there wasn't much she didn't end up knowing about him without actually getting to meet him herself.
I told Linda about the gift. Why not keep it a surprise you ask? I thought long and hard. If my horse had cancer and someone was having a painting done for me, I would want to pick the details out myself. Did she want to be in the picture? Would she want a close up or him running in the field? Halter or no halter? After her partnership with him of sixteen years, there were things I needed and wanted to know so that the finished product would be special. Although I love Shorty too, I have only known him for two years and he is not my horse. I wanted a masterpiece, and in order to make that happen she had to know. She told me that it didn't really hit her until a few hours after I had told her, and then she cried.
Last evening I was finally able to see her face as the letter from Karen was read to her (she tried to read it out loud herself, but....tears...), and she saw the painting for the first time. I had already looked at the painting and read the letter, and I CRIED when I saw such a perfect rendering of Shorty. Even though I had very carefully looked at Karen's paintings on her blog, you worry when giving a gift that is so important. That your expectations won't be met. That the horse you know won't be the one in the painting. I need not have worried. As soon as I saw it I gave a HUGE shout, "She got him! She captured him perfectly!" And Linda thought so too. His soul shines through; this is not a generic horse painting. She had also seen Karen's work on her blog, but she commented, "This is her best yet!" Of course it is... :). I wish I had captured it all on video. Her face was a Christmas gift to me. She got a bit teary, but her best friend Lorri was sitting across from us wiping her eyes copiously for all three of us.
Thank you Karen. Your painting was a beautiful way to thank my friend for all she does for me and Jackson, show her how much I love her, and to thank Shorty for being the amazing horse that he is. Folks, you will not regret a painting from this amazing artist!

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D.G. FAO meets the Ministers of Food and Agriculture from all Provinces
Islamabad (October 05, 2016)……The Director General of Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Dr. Jose Graziano da Silva discussed in detail crop production and demand supply trends all over the world and explained the issues at hand that are common to all farmers and agriculture sector globally.
DG FAO mentioned stress issues like securing natural water resources and its efficient consumption, technical capacity building of the farmers, improvement of cereal crop production and its utilization around the world. He also pointed out the impact of climate change on the issues of crop production including pest and diseases tolerance to pesticides and vaccines with the rise in temperature globally.
He showed his concern about the livestock consumption by human being and for insuring healthy and hygienic meat for human consumption. FAO has already started coordinating with World Health Organization (WHO). While discussing these global issues the DG FAO advised the representatives from all provinces of Pakistan to help the organization in combating all these issues and requested the Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (NFSR), Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan, that the federation of Pakistan needs to develop better and efficient coordination among the provinces especially for water resources management and cereal crop production.
The Federal Minister for NFSR, Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan warmly welcomed the DG FAO Dr. Jose Graziano da Silva and thanked him for a detailed deliberation on the very important sector that share common grunts with the rest of the world. The Federal Minister ensured that the government of Pakistan stands with FAO and fully support all the efforts of FAO in improving the agricultural sector and eradication of pests and diseases of agro related commodities and livestock.
The Ministers and the representative from all the provinces shared their information and issues of their respective provinces. The issues highlighted during the meeting include soil erosion due to heavy rainfall, efficient distribution of water to far-flung areas of Balochistan specially, and overall price related issues of crops and genuine concerns of farmers.
At the end of the meeting the DG FAO Dr. Jose Graziano da Silva, Federal Minister for NFSR Sikandar Hayat Khan Bosan, the provincial Ministers & Secretaries, Federal Secretary MNFSR M Abid Javed, FAO Representative in Pakistan, Patrick T. Evans, Chairman PARC Dr. Nadeem Amjad and other experts shared mutual feelings of concern and resolve to solve the major issues with the help of Food & Agriculture Organization in Pakistan.
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What may have been the first documented "selfie" in the hit film Thelma and Louise has now been recreated. The epic story is of two everyday women, a housewife and a waitress, that go on a weekend adventure and ultimately shoot a rapist and then go on the run. The two women just may have had the honor of introducing the first self taken picture with non other than a Polaroid camera. The dynamic duo was played by Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, two run of the mill ladies that needed a weekend away from their overbearing husband and non-committal boyfriend. After ending up at a bar where the would be rapist gets shot by Louise, the pair go on the run. The now famous shot was taken by the women to commemorate the beginning of their fun-filled weekend together, and became a shot of the fun-loving duo before their tragic end.
Susan Sarandon and Jimmy Kimmel recreated the now iconic moment where Thelma and Louise take the self-portrait. So wait, what about Geena Davis? No Davis in this photo and it is as enjoyable watching as it had to have been making it. Jimmy Kimmel Live gets far less press than the other late night Jimmy, however Kimmel's comedic presence is nothing to sneeze at. He has many accolades and being the creator and host of the self-named show is just the tip of the iceberg. Fans recognize him for the professional he is, along with being a voice actor, a producer, musician and former co-host of the hit Comedy Central show, The Man Show, he is now the successful host of his own version of late night TV. His credits go on and on, and this recreation of the Thelma and Louise selfie is no exception.
Susan Sarandon is an award-winning actress that makes for an exceptional guest, as she just takes it all in stride. This time a little technology is introduced and an iPhone is used in lieu of a Polaroid to take the pic. However, in keeping with the original, the hair, make-up, scarf and beauty mark are all picture perfect. It is fun to see the two side by side, as shown in the video below.
Back on the road again in her new movie Tammy with Melissa McCarthy she seems to be the perfect introduction to talking about the infamous road trip in Thelma and Louise. From the Rocky Horror Picture Show to Dead Man Walking, Sarandon, no matter who she is playing, is the one the fans would want to go on a road trip with. Watching the light-hearted video, one can only wonder what Geena Davis might think of Kimmel's depiction of Thelma next to Sarandons picture perfect recreation of Louise. Fans were definitely tickled by the gender bending picture, and surely the talented Davis would smile also, just a thousands of late night viewers did. Whether a fan of the old school movie, Thelma and Louise or not, with the onslaught of selfies on the web, this one has a place in history, and the recreation will certainly live on in the hearts of fans everywhere.
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In our earlier post "Project 365 from 15 Respected Creative People", we have seen the interesting mini toy photography from Arielle (Danboard) and Teymur Madjderey (StormTrooper Lego).
Today we are going to check out the "Little People Project" created by Slinkachu. It involves the remodeling and painting of miniature model train set characters. Those tiny models are placed on the streets to form various scenarios. Here are some of the cute images taken. To view more of Slinkachu's works, click here.
Slinkachu has also started a series of hero images that resemble an old Superman. This is a very funny concept where he drinks beer, visit XXX shop, fishing and etc. I am looking forward to more of this series.
very interesting. very amazing.. gereat share.. thank you…
I just start a series about little people too, but isn't good like Arielle and Teymur Madjderey 😛
This is my series link, http://www.flickr.com/photos/haripako/sets/72157624808776794/
Amazing creativity.
cooooool!This is such an amazing series.!
Hey, this is jazzy! I'll show this site around, OK?
have u people ever seen charlie nd the chocolate factory?? eheh i like tha mean girl….eheh
the old mini superman is funny eheh……how cute
Amazing. Increadibly amusing and wonderfully executed. Love it! You rock!
This is such an amazing series. I love it. Thanks for sharing Johnson. =)
Very groovy images. Good Job
My favorite one is the boy and his boat in the milk 😉
Awesome ! 🙂
Very groovy images, i really like them all. Thanks for sharing.
The idea is simply awe-inspiring. I personally like the MacD UFO and the cigarette bud ones.
I see 34, not 35 photos 🙂
Very good and original idea. Great execution.
Glad you guys like these as much as I do! My favorite is the dude burning his car with a matchstick. 😀
This is SO cool! I want to have my little miniature toy working for me like this too, but I haven't found a toy that I really like yet. Haha..
Please drop me a note if you ever start your photography series! 😉
The old mini superman is very funny. His stomach is huge. 🙂


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Well how can you fix a performance issue when you can't see what's happening right? Now I know the more lazy ones among you would be thinking restart the server, well yes that would fix the issue temporality but you'd still be no closer to solving the issue.
So here is little known fact most often black screen is cause by windows not being able to load resources for example memory to be more exact the non-page pool running out.
Pslist –m \\servername
You now have a list of process id's now I like to get the output into excel for later competition to work out what happened aka who's the leaky app that is eating my memory.
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Now remember system pid is changed after each reboot or restart of the application so sometimes you might want to use the name if its unique like "app1"
Now having freed up some memory without losing the logs you can do a good troubleshooting job over RDP.


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The Province of Hope
Johnny Verliebt epitomizes the lost boy. Mildly antisocial perpetually detached from those around him attracted to men the central character in Mark Lee Kirchmeier's three-part short novel is first described sitting in a tree house—the perfect viewpoint metaphorically and literally to observe the world at a distance.
The Province of Hope doesn't keep Johnny estranged for long. Good-looking and athletic he does have friends here and there. One a young woman named Ann introduces Johnny to her boyfriend Robert. Over the course of the first two parts of the novel Johnny and Robert's relationship forms the heart of the story and it's one that many gay men can relate to: the slightly older man offering the slightly younger man not just sex (however important that may seem to the younger man) but mentorship a roadmap to maturity. Despite Robert's affection for Johnny however and despite his attempts to integrate the idea of another man sharing his life Robert is ultimately unable to accept himself as openly gay.
Kirchmeier only needs a few words to convey the mental and emotional complexities of his characters. Even when the novel transports characters across great distances—such as when Johnny suddenly abandons his home in Texas to surprise Robert in Boston—the author varnishes the action with a patina of believability. We see those Boston streets; we see the brownstone where Robert a physician has come to live. In the third and the most poignant part of the novel we see the home and the life that Johnny has forged for himself without the sexually opportunistic Robert.
The author's sense of literary economy is particularly useful when it comes to describing the social conditions during the timeframe of the book 1981 to 1988. When a variety of flamboyant personalities and the specter of AIDs are introduced late in the book the risk of stereotyping arises. Yet these secondary characters have intense inner lives and the plot points revolving around them never seem tragic or inevitable. There's a sense of celebration in fact particularly as Johnny's evolution into a secure (if still mildly antisocial) man completes itself.
Indeed things do come full circle: Johnny meets a troubled young man with great potential. Now Johnny who has endured so much emotionally can repay the debt he feels he owes to Robert. Fortunately Johnny is far more at peace with himself than Robert could ever be. This not-so-slight difference means that The Province of Hope is really a dream fulfilled.
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The campaigning group Donegal Action for Cancer Care (DACC) said Health Minister, Dr. James Reilly, TD, "brought no real plans" for health care in Donegal when he visited the county earlier this week.
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She said this week the group learned from the Health Service Executive West that there will be widespread seasonal bed closures, with the acute hospital sector running €20 million over budget.
"What does this mean to Letterkenny General Hospital, who are already working with a budget shortfall of €4.5 million this year?" she asked.
She said DACC was not satisfied with the minister's comments about speaking with Northern Health Minister Edwin Poots about cross-border health arrangements in the context of Lifford Community Hospital.
"We hope that Minister O'Reilly is now able to answer our key questions sent to him regarding how the proposed radiotherapy unit at Altnagelvin for Donegal patients will work," Betty said.
She said that within a matter of weeks Donegal has had visits from the Taoiseach, four ministers and a junior minister. "DACC would have to ask: What have all these key government visits brought to the sick people of Donegal?" she asked.


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For Monday night, this was a special occasion on many accounts for the BBC Proms. It was the debut for award-winning French early music ensemble Pygmalion and their artistic director Raphaël Pichon. The 32-year-old violinist, countertenor and conductor had dreamed of developing a ensemble – now called Pygmalion – ever since he was an adolescent musician, and the Proms got to see the first glimpse of Pichon's musical wizardry and genius.
The work performed was Monteverdi's exquisite 1610 Vespers. This year Monteverdi fans celebrate the composer's 450th anniversary since his birth. The music was produced while Monteverdi was a choirmaster to Vincenzo Gonzaga, Duke of Mantua, and he took every opportunity to compose the piece as he saw fit. Rather than simply writing the work as a compendium for choir chapels and churches, such as St Mark's in Venice or St Peter's in Rome, he included Vespers psalms, motets and a mass setting – the creation of a spectacular kaleidoscope of spiritual music.


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The second week of our special ten-question series with Paul Draper continues today with question #7! 7- Jancis Robinson has compared Monte Bello Chardonnay to a Grand Cru Burgundy. Were you inspired by the great wines of Burgundy when made your Chardonnay? That is very kind… Read More ›
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Standard Chartered collaborates with the British Deputy High Commission to celebrate Pakistani Women
A panel discussion titled "Celebrating Pakistani women: the importance of diversity for business growth" was held at the British Deputy High Commission, Karachi on 20th April 2016.
The panellists included: Mr. Shazad Dada, Chief Executive, Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan, Ms. Spenta Kandawala, Board of Director, SCB Pakistan, Ms. Shazia Syed, Chairperson Unilever Pakistan and Ms. Hajra Khan, Captain of the Pakistan's Women Football Team. The participants engaged in a discussion which highlighted contribution of women and to recognise challenges women face around the world.
Commenting on the discussion, Mr. Shazad Dada, Chief Executive, Standard Chartered Pakistan said:
At Standard Chartered, we strive to be a market leader in the Diversity & Inclusion space by helping women realise their full potential through personal development and supportive workplace practices.
In Pakistan I am proud that 25 percent of our workforce are women and growing. We not only value the contribution of our female workforce, but remain committed to be 'Here for good' in the communities where we operate, supporting and furthering the role of women in Pakistan.
The British Deputy High Commissioner, John Tucknott MBE said:
Promoting the rights of women are at the centre of the UK Government's human rights work. By supporting projects that tackle violence against women, work to ensure equal representation of women in political and public life, and challenge discriminatory laws and practices, we make a difference for women and girls globally.
In his Women's Day message earlier this month, the UK Foreign Secretary stressed the crucial role played by women in resolving conflict and rebuilding societies. He also said on his recent visit to Islamabad that it was a privilege to meet Oscar winning filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy, who has challenged taboos on so-called honour killings in Pakistan.
Standard Chartered as a bank aspires to be a leader in gender diversity, supporting women in the workplace, as customers and in the community, Standard Chartered remains committed to be 'Here for good' in the markets where it operates, and is determined to make a difference not only to help women fulfil their potential as leaders in the Bank, but to also play a critical role with its customers and communities in supporting and furthering the role of women in every society, including Pakistan.
The forum discussed various organisational models for workplace enhancement to construct alternate promotional systems for women; career tracks that will complement work-life balance, mentoring and general development.
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You won't believe what you will learn about the healing and transformative power of music in just four days! Are you a professional in the areas of mental health, medicine, music therapy, art therapy, personal coaching? Would you be interested in learning additional mind-body approaches such as meditation, guided imagery, and the expressive arts to integrate into your practice? We offer this exceptional professional training which will deepen your experience with these practices, as well as evoke a more profound relationship with music. The training does not require one to have a background in music.
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Glider Makeover
Another one of our fabulously crafty readers, Jacqueline, sent in this before photograph of a glider she received for free from a family member. Check out the stylish transformation below the jump…
Jacqueline told us,
"I got the glider free from a family member so I couldn't turn it down. Definitely not my style but I can be pretty crafty. Here is the before (pine with brown-grey tweed cushion). And my completely reshaped and slip covered version (with back zipper so i can remove to wash as needed). On to the next project for the nursery."
Nice job Jacqueline. We definitely want to see your next project as well!
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Proud to be a Marshall Islands' Olympian
By Lewis Woods of The Reporters' Academy
An Olympic debut is often the highlight of young athletes' careers, and for Timi Garstang of the Marshall Islands, it was no exception. Timi competed in the men's 100 metre preliminary rounds, in the second heat, lane three.
"My coach told me to go out, do my best and to keep running to the finish line." Timi unfortunately finished last in his heat with a time of 12.81 seconds, over 2 seconds slower than the fastest qualifier, for Timi that wasn't good enough.
"I'm not happy with my time but I'll come back and try to push myself harder next time, I'm happy that I got to run, it was an honour."
"I was carrying a little bit of an injury in my hamstring, and I was just forcing it through the pain during my race, even though it hurt." Timi's injury was evident, as he clutched his hamstring as soon as he crossed the finish line.
"The track was unreal, if we had these facilities back at home, we as a team would get better and I would get better, since we have no track we have to train on the grass, we try our best."
For an Olympic debut, nerves were also a big factor coming into the race, "There was a whole bunch of people looking at me on the starting line, I was nervous, the crowd was loud, very loud, I almost didn't hear the gunshot!" However that didn't affect Timi's reaction time, he was out of the blocks with a reaction time of 0.162 seconds, 3rd fastest in his heat.
Although Timi did not get the time he was hoping for, he can now call himself an Olympian and be proud at the fact he made it all the way to London, which is an achievement in itself. Timi will hopefully be inspired by the experience of the Olympic Games inspire to better himself in the future and set the personal best he was looking for.
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He's got money, brains and a heart.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates teared up on Tuesday while saying goodbye to Steve Ballmer, who has worked at the tech titan for 33 years — the last 13 as CEO.
Ballmer, only the second Microsoft CEO, announced in August he would retire within a year.
At Ballmer's last annual meeting, Gates, 58, discussed the board's progress in searching for a replacement for his pal — saying the search has been ongoing but difficult given the complexity of the job.
That's when it hit him.
"We have a commitment to make sure the next CEO is the right person for the right time," Gates said, choking up before finishing the sentence, "for the company we both love."
As part of its shift from software to devices, Microsoft recently agreed to fork over a whopping $7.4 billion for Finnish tech giant Nokia's mobile phone business. Nokia's shareholders approved the deal on Tuesday.


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Virginia Derryberry
Virginia Derryberry (1950- ) was born in Morristown, Tennessee. Derryberry's artwork is recognizable by her dream-like imagery. Using a landscape setting, Derryberry distorts space and shape. Therefore, her paintings have a quality of being familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. This effect is also accomplished by her manipulation of scale and format. Her vibrant palate makes each oil painting strikingly bold, and her use of objects, shadows, and reflections allows dimensionality. Derryberry has received numerous awards for her artwork, including an award from the City of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs for her paintings commissioned for a display in the E Concourse of Hartsfield International Airport. She has had solo and group exhibitions all over the south east, and has held visiting artist positions at the Penland School, NC, and Arrowmont School in Tennessee. Her work is included in the permanent collections of several public and private institutions including the Carnegie Museum of Art, NationsBank, the CGR Corporate Collection, and the Asheville Art Museum. Derryberry currently lives in Asheville, North Carolina where she is an Assistant Professor of Art at University of North Carolina at Asheville.
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I think today, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as well as the inauguration, is a great time for reflection. That reflection can be personal, regional or a reflection on our country as a whole. I hope others are enjoying this day as much as I am. Although I didn't stop working, I did have the television on. For a news junkie like me, this wall-to-wall coverage was a pleasant distraction during my breaks from work. However, it is a little frustrating when I tried to get others to see that this was interesting and important and they didn't think so. Oh well. I know history in the making when I see it. :)
Encouragement was also part of this day. When you're little, you have no idea how your life will turn out. To know that there's always a chance for success makes you want to push away all of your fears and dive head first into the unknown. While tomorrow I may feel different, today I have that surge of confidence everyone should have when they see happy events like this.
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The written word, unlike the spoken, is static and unchanging. Printed words retain their documented sameness, unlike the words of our memory, which are malleable. It is language's poetic nuance and potential for abstraction and interpretation that gives it depth and substance. Writing has allowed us to pin down, revise and craft words, allowing expression, symbolism, abstraction and revisitation.
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GB Red List
*NEW* The Species Status Assessment Group has just updated the GB Red List for vascular plants. Click on the link to download the GB Red List (May 2018 update).
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BSBI Code of Conduct
Download your free copy of the BSBI Code of Conduct 2017. More about the Code here.
Making specimens
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The complete list of taxon names from the BSBI's database, includes many synonyms and alien taxa.
The BSBI's short list of accepted plant names (Excel format) - last revised 2007
The latest official list of conservation statuses for all UK plants
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Names revised for the 3rd edition of Stace's flora:
The BSBI's Taxonomy Database contains a lot of information on synonyms, chromosome numbers and details of much literature relating to British plants.
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We have recording cards customised for all counties in Britain and Ireland, and a coversheet if you want to print them out double-sided.
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Visit the Vice County Census Catalogue on-line database to find out which species is recorded in each county.
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A video by Quentin Groom on producing a custom map
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The BSBI MapMate support website includes training videos on creating species richness maps and a page of custom queries which can be useful for Atlas 2020 planning. The development of both website and handbook has been kindly supported by Scottish Natural Heritage.
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Real Estate Headlines Featuring Seth Myers, 3D Printers and Renter Tips
Welcome to the middle of January where colder temps, NFL playoffs and college hoops find their foothold. Before you know it you'll be making plans for Valentine's Day, but before you do here's your weekly dose of real estate headlines:
Eminent Domain looks to be a major real estate story in 2014.
Can you seriously build a house in 24 hours with a 3D printer?
This is easily the most unique waterfront home I've come across.
So why do Moscow millionaires want English-style country homes?
Are "skinny homes" going to be the new trend in Canadian housing?
Yahoo has a list of the 24 tiniest homes on earth.
MoneySmart.org has some tips on how to save money on home renovations.
ApartmentTherapy.com shares 10 good tips for renters to feel at home.
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This version of Channa masala is what my sister's mother-in-law makes. She is my aunt (uncle's wife) as well and indulges us with her signature pulikoozh, rawa laddoos etc. She also makes the best pulikkaichchal according to my daughter. This she says because when Niki was very young, manni used to make pulikkaichchal and ask Niki to tell her if we could smell it from a distance. This made the child feel important.
My sister is a very choosy eater cooking for whom is not easy.She has been eating Cerelac thro' her 4 years of hostel in Madras Veterinary college:( She dislikes most vegetables and a no-to-masala person. Onions and garlic are NO NO to her. So the following recipe does not have garlic listed in the ingredients. I add garlic and fair amount of other spices usually. But when I am short of time, I switch to this version as it does not require to cook the masala to remove the raw taste.
1 cup channa (white chick peas)
½ cup coriander leaves washed well and dried over a cloth
3 big red onions
4"piece of ginger
2 teaspoons redchilli powder
2tablespoons any brand channa/chole masala powder
1 lime size ball of tamarind
3 teaspoons powdered jaggery
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cuminseeds
4 green chillis slit lengthwise
2 tablespoons ghee/oil
Method to prepare:
Soak channa overnight or if cooking by evening, soak in warm water by morning.
Drain, wash and pressure cook this until tender. (About 4 whistles in the pressure cooker or 25 minutes in a pressure handi)
Chop onions and ginger. Grind along with cleaned coriander leaves to a smooth paste. Keep aside.
Soak tamarind in water and extract a fairly thick paste.
Heat ghee or oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Add the cumin seeds and the slit green chillis.
Toss for a few minutes. Add the ginger-onion-coriander paste and the tamarind pulp, bring to a boil. Add salt, channa masala, turmeric powder and the red chilli powder. Allow to simmer for atleast 15 minutes on very low fire. Add the powdered jaggery.
Add the cooked channa. Allow to simmer further until the gravy is thick.
Take off the heat and serve hot garnished with strips of ginger and fresh coriander leaves chopped and added.
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There is not much left of the former Thai restaurant on Street 51. A Jimi Hendrix portrait, motorcycle registration plates and a row of Harleys in front of the entrance now decorate the corner bar, which has turned into the headquarters of the Lone Brothers Motorcycle Club.
While the more prominent Cambodia Biker Club has laid claim to Chicago Bar and Grill as its hangout, the Lone Brothers bikers are now nesting at their eponymous joint opposite the Walkabout Hotel.
The Lone Brothers Bar has its official opening tomorrow night, with club meetings scheduled every Wednesday evening.
Lone Brothers has a different club constitution and membership requirements to the Cambodia Biker Club, though the respective chieftains maintain a good friendship. But you don't need to be a biker to enjoy the bar. Beer is on tap for $1.50 and shots are $3, with background music ranging from ACDC, to Rammstein, to The Offspring.
Owner Claus Firnbach lived in Thailand for almost 20 years, but four years ago he decided to bring bikes and rock music to Cambodia and settled in Sihanoukville, where he opened the first Cambodian Lone Brothers Bar with his partner Alex.
Four months ago, Claus came to Phnom Penh, and gave bikers in the Kingdom's capital a chance to meet, chat and drink while sitting at one of the two big wooden tables outside the bar.
To become a member of the Lone Brothers Motorcycle Club, you pay a once off fee of $150. After a three month period, "if we get along with each other, you'll become a full member," he said. Full members pay a monthly fee of $20, to support local charity projects.
According to Claus, the first bar in Sihanoukville initially received a grim prognosis, with locals betting it would close as fast as it had opened.
But the concept proved successful, mainly due to the fact that it was equally appealing to non-bikers.
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Architect Nozomi Nakabayashi designed this beautiful compact cabin that resides atop a lush and supportive tree. The unique homey tree house was created for the architect's client who needed a humbling retreat to aid with constant writer's block.
The compact cabin is actually a two-storey unit made with beautiful timber wood panels, a fully functional wood-burning stove, a desk and skylight. Additionally, there was a bed placed inside the floorboards that can easily retract or remain stored and out of sight. There is also a large deck-like platform that provides a panoramic view of the glorious trees and forest that surround the uninterrupted tree house.
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Saturday, 23 May 2009
Came back rejoicing
Had a fantastic day preaching the gospel in Plymouth today. Last Saturday everything was against us and its sooo easy to become discouraged, but praise God who has shed his love abroad in our hearts. As we move around Plymouth there are many buskers, entertainers and the like. All of them have PA's blasting out. But you've guessed it the moment we put on our puny 15 watt PA which is the size of a corn flake packet someone complains. Its usually a shop keeper. I wouldn't be suprised if its the same one! The police approach ask us to turn it down. Of course we oblige wanting to keep the peace but its so unfair!!!!I've preached without a PA and they still complain. The truth is they dont want to hear what your saying however or whatever vehicle you choose to say it through. Praise God we still have freedom of speach and the church still retains many rights concerning open air worship and preaching. I've got quite friendly with a Community police officer who prides herself in being fare unfortunatly it was her day off today. Next time I see her I shall take it up with her. As with any right, sometimes you have to protest loudly when you think that right is being compromised. We are to be people of faith and courage. Of course we know Christians will always be the underdog but as the saying goes, every dog will have his day, he who barks loudest etc. I heard a fantastic joke last night. Some one walked into a club, which looked good on the outside, but when they entered it was anything but good. When he protested to his friend of his judgement of the pleasant exterior of the building his friend said "Thats what the Christians thought about the Coliseum." Sometimes we have to look behind the reactions of others and see there hatred for Christians and there deep seated passion to throw us to the lions!!!God is good and IN HIM we trust. Amen.
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Wednesday, 20 May 2009
One world religion in Cornwall to be set in concrete
Leaders of most of the religious faiths in Cornwall met last week to discuss a project to build a inter-faith centre where all of them could meet. The buildings name 'Dor Kemmyn' is Cornish for common ground. Representatives from the Jewish, Hindu, Muslim, Pagan, Buddhist, Bahai religions and Anglican Bishop Tim were all present. Plans are afoot for a stand promoting the project at this years Royal Cornwall Show and a faith walk this September. The interfaith movement recognizes that God is present in every religion. Apparently this is the common ground they meet on. However this statement is seriously flawed. Just a casual look into the beliefs and practices of these world religions will quickly reveal they are certainly not worshipping the same God. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. NO MAN comes to the father, but by me" John 14:6. "Through him we have access to the father" Eph 2:18."For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus" 1Tim 2:5. This truth is foundational to the Christian faith. If Jesus is the way to God and the only way then all other ways are wrong. How then can someone proffessing to be a Christian agree to take part in such a worthless excercise? Spurgeon said that lack of concern for the salvation of souls was a sure sign of a false conversion. I believe he is right. A true Christian could never withold the very means of salvation to his neighbour if he truly cared for his eternal well being. We are called to preach the gospel to all nations and make followers of Jesus. This surely is the most loving and unifying thing we can ever do.
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Tuesday, 19 May 2009
True Revival
"Old-fashioned, Spirit-filled, Christ-honouring, sin-hating, soul-winning, Bible preaching! It is the hope of the church! It is the hope of the nation! It is the hope of the world!" -Pastor Jack Hyles (1926-2001). When the spirit and the word come together...then we will have revival. At the moment there is a famine for Gods word in the land and yet the Bible has never been so easily obtained. But the spirit is brooding. God is raising up many in this hour with the faithfulness of John the Baptist, with the spirit of Elijah, with the power of pentecost to preach Gods word with boldness. They wont give up, shut up, or lie down. They will be hated of all nations and yet to the nations they must go. Nameless faces who look not for the glory of man but for God's name to be gloryfied. They will receive supernatural provision, supernatural strength and supernatural endowement. Let it be.
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Tuesday, 5 May 2009
How To Avoid Swine Flu
Millions of leaflets will be deposited through the nations letterboxes over the next few days instructing us on how to avoid swine flu. One of the instructions on the leaflet will be to wash your hands after sneezing or coughing. This advice can be found first given hundreds of years ago, before the age of science, yes you've guessed it...The Bible! Had any taken heed of this advice many millions of lives could have been saved during the black plague! Arturo Castiglione wrote about the overwhelming importance of this biblical medical law: 'The laws against leprosy in Leviticus 13 may be regarded as the first model of sanitary legislation' (A History of Medicine)." It would seem the publicity this bug is getting is not being matched in casulaty numbers. Perhaps the scientific community know something we dont? However Jesus warned us that before his return perilous times would come and rumours would abound. The only sure way to avoid it is to avoid ALL human contact which for many of us is impossible. I for one shall not be rushing out for a face mask!
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Sunday, 3 May 2009
This weekend the people of Cornwall and Plymouth will celebrate 150 years since the official opening by Prince Albert in 1859 of the Saltash rail bridge. The bridges engineer I.K. BRUNEL 1859 appear in large metal letters on either end of the bridge, added as a memorial after his death on 5 September 1859. The bridge provided the vital first railway link between Cornwall and the rest of the country. Nearly two thousand years ago God engineered a plan that would bridge the great divide between lost sinners and himself. He sent his Son to die on a cross to be the spirtual bridge of reconciliation. The work cost him his life and it costs to cross it. It's more than a pound, nothing less than the surrendering of ones life to him who surrendered all from mankind. On the Tamar bridge which sits beside it, on the Cornish side, is found Plymouth Cities coat of arms and motto "The name of Jehovah is a strong tower." There are many who are running into it and finding safety and shelter. Let us continue to proclaim the Son of God as the bridge to the people of Cornwall and Devon and believe by faith that many will choose to take that first step of faith, and crossover from death to life.
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Friday, 1 May 2009
3 Greatest Sins Of Mankind
There are three great sins committed by mankind, before God which rise up like a bad smell to his nostrils. The first great sin is the sin of UNBELIEF. Unbelief manifests in an attitude of mind which says "My way not your way." You have clearly revealed your truth to me God, but I shall find another way. It is not that the unbeliever cannot believe for God has given to ALL men a measure of faith. It is that they WILL not believe and therefore choose to put their faith in something else. The second great sin is the sin of INDIFFERENCE. Indifference manifests itself in coldness toward God and his people. The heart has a big sign saying 'Shut Door.' Again it is not that the indifferent cannot love but rather chooses not to. The greatest love, the love God shows is 'agape.' The love of action, shown ultimatly in the cross, yet many respond with deadness of heart. Love is a command and the greatest command is to love God with all the heart, soul, mind and strength. When God gives us a command we must also believe he has also given us the ability to obey it or it would be a worthless command. The third greatest sin is REBELLION. Rebellion manifests itself in refusal to obey Gods commands, in part or in fulness. 'My will, not Gods will.' The rebellious soul will not accept Gods absolute authority or rule over them. God is looking for a relationship but with rules attached to it! This is why Jesus placed such importance on submission to God and his ways as a sign of our love for him. "If you love me you shall obey my commands." When we share Christ we must also be aware of these three sins. All three must be repented of and forsaken. Unfortunatly we have many proffessing Christians who have not dealt with one or all of these three sin issues. We have unbelieving believers, cold hearted fellowships and open rebellion of Gods commandments. The proffessing church has now taken on so much of the world in thought, deed and action it is becoming hard to tell them apart! Let us prayer for one another that in this hour we shall redeem the fallen through the power of the gospel and through the ministry and power of the word, constantly check our walk.
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3 January 2011
Fr Zed comes into line.
Now: January 3: Fr Zed announces his conversion to my tentative suggestions. Dealing with the question of starting the Canon while the Sanctus (and Benedictus) are still being sung, he invokes Common Sense and the Mutual Enrichment of both forms of the Roman Rite to justify it, at least when the sung Sanctus is a bit long.
Perhaps the next edition of his mug should read COMMON SENSE AND MUTUAL ENRICHMENT.
What is most striking about this, of course, is that Fr Zed, most laudably, is suggesting direct and unambiguous disobedience with regard to a very clear rubrical direction. IGMR para 30* clearly describes the Eucharistic Prayer as the principal "oratio praesidentialis". And para 32* requires that all these 'presidential' parts must, because of their inherent nature ("Natura partium 'praesidentialium' exigit ..."), be rendered "clara et elata voce ... et ab omnibus cum attentione auscultentur".
Bugnini could hardly have made that clearer, could he?
Three cheers for Fr Zed in his new incarnation! Don't forget you read it in Hunwicke first.
* paras 10 and 12 in the 1975 Missal.
9 comments:
- Patricius said...
Fr Hunwicke, I never cease to be amazed at the depth of that man's hypocrisy and idiocy. The man knows nothing whatsoever about Liturgy, and yet would consider your expertise of little worth since in his eyes you're not even a valid priest...
- 03 January, 2011
- IanW said...
Glass houses, my dear P.
- 03 January, 2011
I do not care for Fr. Zed's weblog myslef. He thinks like a puritan, writes like a demagogue, and makes what he thinks to be infallible pronouncements, suffering no criticism. Perhaps that is because he is American, or perhaps because he is a convert from low Protestantism. However that may be, in the Old Rite the Canon is said inaudibly, (but the priest is supposed to hear himself praying! it is not mental prayer!). The Sanctus, sung by choir and people whilst the Canon has already begun, is, as it were, an angelic accompaniment to the awesome mysteries now begun to be performed at the Altar, stopping only for the Consecration, when absolute silence reigns. The choir chants also in the Eastern Rites as the Priest begins the Canon. Similarly, the choir may sing Ave verum or O Salutaris, or the Organ may play gravely, after the Consecfration and up until Per omnia saecula saeculorum (though i would like to see the whole Per Ipsum chanted in the future). I appreciate Card. Ratzinger's suggestion (not yet rubrically allowed, however) to begin evry paragraph of the Canon aloud, like Nobis quoque peccatoribus, and, in some places Hanc iitur oblationem.
- 03 January, 2011
- Monica said...
I find Fr Z rather arrogant in his manner, tone and terminology, though I do find, surprisingly, that I agree with most of what he says. In other words, I appreciate what he says, I just don't care for the way he says some things.
I attune more to Fr Hs eruditon.
- 03 January, 2011
- Rubricarius said...
I agree with Patricius, Albertus and Monica.
Our esteemed blog host is a priest, gentleman and scholar. For those of us fortunate to know him personally a Double of the First Class fellow.
IMHO 'Zee' has none of those attributes.
- 03 January, 2011
Monica, you say that you find Father Zuhlsdorf "rather arrogant in his manner, tone and terminology"; well, if you say that is how you find him, you would be the expert on that, but is it right for you so to find? I agree that he is very forthright in stating his opinions, but is that necesarily arrogant? Show me.
Rubricarius, I have never had the pleasure of meeting Father Hunwicke, though I hope that I someday shall so that I may thank him for the salutary pleasures his posts have given me, but I can easily believe that he is a gentleman and a scholar (as for being a priest, please see above). But it is obnoxious, very obnoxious, to say that Father Zuhlsdorf is none of those things, since it is plain that you mean to suggest that he is their antithesis. And did you really mean to say that he is no priest?
I grant that he is no proofreader.
- 04 January, 2011
- James C. said...
I have met Father Z, and he certainly is a frank, boisterous, gregarious type, especially with some wine in him. No doubt he is very bold in expressing his opinions. But an arrogant snob he is not, and I daresay he shows more charity than some of the imprudent commenters on this thread.
Fr. Hunwicke, you will be delighted to know that Fr. Z does not slavishly follow 1962 in the Masses he celebrates, either.
- 04 January, 2011
- James C. said...
Dear Fr. Hunwicke's blog is on the WDTPRS blogroll, so perhaps Fr. Zuhlsdorf values Fr. Hunwicke's liturgical notes after all.
- 04 January, 2011
- DANIEL said...
I too found FrH from A link on FrZ ... I thank them both for strengthening the simple faith of a layman, my own that is. Having no hope of meeting them in this life, I pray we may all be "merry together in Heaven". Two very fine fine Priests, I read both blogs daily. Father H. is the reason I visited that very excellent museum in Texas. (I missed him by a month!) If I had to compare the respective blogs, one would be "American fast food" the other "4 star fine dining" both in their on way satisfying... God bless them both!
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They are everywhere!! My nephew Ethan (6) and; niece Grace (5) are the expert heart finders in my family. My daughter found the most perfect heart rock for me on a camp trip that she was able to bring back with her its about the size of a dime.
The second to last photo above was a heart she found on a backpacking trip that she was not able to bring back, but she got the photo!!
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The most memorable story I have is from July of 2010. My daughter transferred from UNM in Albuquerque, NM to Humboldt University in Arcata, California. She is my only child and 1356 miles was a very long way away for her to be away from me as I have a medical condition and cannot fly. So I drove out, following her and her boyfriend to make sure she would be ok there. We had an awesome time on the trip but when we got there we found out the house they were supposed to be renting had been let out to someone else the day before so my daughter was basically homeless. I about lost it, they needed to find a place to live and I was on my own for 3 days. So I headed to the beach. It was socked in with fog the entire time I was there but I didn't mind it was only my second trip to the ocean so I was mesmerized and low and behold as soon as I hit the beach the first thing I saw was a heart rock in the sand. I spent hours beachcombing finding bits of shells, drift wood and I found over 50 heart rocks in my time there.
A man and his wife were sitting in the parking area eating lunch and the man walked out on the beach to ask me what in the world I was finding and I had just found the best heart rock ever (the last picture attached) so I just held out my hand and put it in his palm, he just stared at it then looked at me and said WOW its a heart! I said yeah isn't it amazing? You will need to come find your own :O) My daughter called me that afternoon and said are you meeting us for dinner? I had been on the beach for 6 hours totally missing lunch. It was very hard leaving her there without a home but they were camping on the beach and in a KOA for about 2 weeks before they found a place. I think that God kept me busy on the beach and gave me hearts so that I would know that she would be safe there.


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The flowers you see in the header of this site are the same tulips in our garden. The one in the header was taken last year. The salmon-coloured tulips you see in the picture below were the ones that grew this year. These tulips were gone now. What we have are photos from them. We hope to see them again next year. I love these flowers! more photos to share next time!
"The species are perennials from bulbs, the tunicate bulbs often produced on the ends of stolons and covered with hairless to variously hairy papery coverings. The species include short low-growing plants to tall upright plants, growing from 10 to 70 centimeters (4–27 in) tall. They can even grow in the cold and snowy winter. Plants typically have 2 to 6 leaves, with some species having up to 12 leaves. The cauline foliage is strap-shaped, waxy-coated, usually light to medium green and alternately arranged. The blades are somewhat fleshy and linear to oblong in shape. The large flowers are produced on scapes or subscapose stems normally lacking bracts. The stems have no leaves to a few leaves, with large species having some leaves and smaller species have none. Typically species have one flower per stem but a few species have up to four flowers. The colourful and attractive cup shaped flowers typically have three petals and three sepals, which are most often termed tepals because they are nearly identical. The six petaloid tepals are often marked near the bases with darker markings. The flowers have six basifixed, distinct stamens with filaments shorter than the tepals and the stigmas are districtly 3-lobed. The ovaries are superior with three chambers. The 3 angled fruits are leathery textured capsules, ellipsoid to subglobose in shape, containing numerous flat disc-shaped seeds in two rows per locule. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulips


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Burleson takes over for fellow MCS grad at Tech
All Bryant Burleson was looking for in his first year of playing on the Texas Tech baseball team was an opportunity to get in the lineup and get some playing time.
He probably didn't think he would be playing such a prominent role one year after graduating from Midland Christian.
Burleson has gone from possibly starting the season at shortstop to starting at second base, to now having started the last eight games at third base because of a foot injury to senior and fellow Midland Christian grad Reid Redman.
"I just wanted to play. It didn't matter what position I was playing," said Burleson whose Red Raiders (17-13, 2-7 in Big 12) host Texas in a three-game series beginning tonight at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park. "Playing short and second are pretty similar and I'm getting used to playing third. I never played that position before. Obviously I was a little nervous at first about playing third but (assistant coach Tim Tadlock) has been hitting me ground balls early each day to help me get ready."
Not only did head coach Dan Spencer and the rest of the coaching staff trust in Burleson's abilities to play third base for the Red Raiders but Burleson has an old friend in Redman he could turn to to help him adjust.
"It's helped out a lot having him there," said Burleson, who is batting .266 with a team-high 10 doubles, a triple and 10 RBI. "I know that I can turn to him for advice and he can give me pointers and tell me what to do at that position."
Redman said when it comes to giving pointers to a fellow Mustang, Burleson doesn't need that much help because of how talented he is.
"Bryant's a really mature kid and he's going to be a great player for Tech in years to come," Redman said. "I think he's handled the move to third base as well as anybody could, playing a position he's never played before. I think he's done a great job and I'm just going to be there for him as much as I can.
"It's a really cool experience getting to play with Bryant," Redman added. "I grew up playing with his older brother Cory and I've known him for a long time. Now that Bryant's here it's making me feel old."
Redman said there is no definite timetable on when he will return to the lineup as he's got a doctor's appointment in two weeks.
Redman and his doctors discovered that he had broken a bone in his left foot after the Red Raiders had played Oklahoma on March 23 -- a 6-1 victory. Redman believes the injury was a result of continued stress being placed on his foot over time. Before the injury, Redman had made 81 consecutive starts at third base for the Red Raiders and was batting .310 with one home run and 13 RBI.
"With a broken foot there's not a lot you can do but get in the weight room," Redman said. "It's definitely been tough having to sit out and watch the guys and it's been even worst knowing that the team hasn't done as well in conference play as we would have liked. But I'm going to support my teammates and cheer them on as much as I can until I can return and contribute."
While having to sit out part of his senior season because of the injury, Redman said he has no regrets about deciding to return to school after getting drafted in the 37th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers in last year's Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft.
"I love Texas Tech and I only had 18 hours left to finish my degree," said Redman, who will graduate in May with a degree in Energy Commerce. "I also wanted to give back to a community that has done so much for me. Even with the injury I still want to follow through with that and whatever happens, I wouldn't trade it for anything."
Unfortunately for Redman, he won't be able to play this weekend but he will have a chance to see his younger brother, Hunter, who is a freshman reserve catcher with a Longhorns (15-11, 5-1).
Just the fact that there will be three guys from Midland Christian playing Division I baseball brings a sense of pride for Redman.
"I think it says a lot about the program at Midland Christian," Redman said. "But it's not just Midland Christian. Programs like Lee and Midland High have also had their share of talent. For Midland Christian to have players at the next level, I think that's a testament to the coaching staff and the talent that we have had there."
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I stare down at the tottering praecipe, and at the blue limpid lake far below, and inch closer to the edge, even an inch more and I would tumble and hurtle through empty space towards ground. I am precisely 323 m up in the air, I know for sure, since I just climbed up the sheer granite crag leading my friend from the ground barely two hours ago. It is a breathtaking clear morning, sparkling in the sun like a samurai sword; I am standing above a Norwegian fjord of unparallel beauty. I am supposed to jump; there's a tiny parachute strapped to my back. It is my first (and last) BASE jump. I have lived my entire life on the edge, risking death countless times, I am an extreme alpinist and a proficient sky diver, and I don't fear death. My friend, an extreme BASE jumper, prods on my back, urging me to jump. I look up and around, allowing the morning breeze to ruffle my short hair and temples, a cold chill runs down my spine. I am afraid, there's fear within my palpitating heartbeat. I have been in scarier situations before, yet flying through empty space few meters from a blurring rock wall accelerating at the speed of gravity seems scary as hell. If I jump I would have less than 2 seconds in which to unfurl my parachute and describe a parabolic curve that would prevent me from crashing into the wall. A Himalayan giant takes over 6 weeks to ascend; I am used to that, 2 seconds is too miniscule for my comfort. I have fear. And this is not the first time that I am afraid.
What is fear? Why are we scared? Can we be fearless?
Fear to me is an irrational reaction of mind and body to some unfamiliar situation, which prompts us to believe that we won't be able to succeed or even attempt wholeheartedly what we are about to. It grips our mind and lets our hearts beat faster, body to sweat, limbs to shake, brains to freeze leading to a mind that just gives up the attempt. We return from the brink of discovering our core strengths without realizing that we could have achieved what we were or are scared of. Logically if any human can do a feat then another can certainly do it too (albeit with adequate training and experience of course), if anyone isn't afraid of a situation (like walking through a forest at night, or encountering ghosts etc) then another human being can also overcome such fears. What one human can, anyone else too should be able to. Fear perhaps at subliminal levels is a defence mechanism of the body and mind to prevent us from doing things that we don't know or are too risky anyway, thereby keeping us alive and safe and healthy. A certain amount of fear is therefore necessary for our survival I agree.
Fear is good, since it keeps us safe, but too much of it isn't good since then it would prevent us from experiencing new things and discovering our true worth. I don't think being fearless in absolute sense is possible. We all fear something or the other. Someone may not be afraid of ghosts or wild animals or high-lining without safety or jumping out of planes or free soloing El Cap nose yet the same person could be scared of cockroaches, or rejection of a lover, or crossing the crowded streets of NYC, or taking a flight or of being alone. Some fears need not be overcome; because it is good to be afraid of certain situations; in my case fear of driving through city roads or crossing a road in India. Being afraid not only I minimize such pursuits but I also take extra precautions while doing such activities and therefore I remain safe. It also helps the world since I walk most of the times or take public transport thereby reducing my carbon footprint and leading a healthier life.
When I analyze my fears, I realize I am not afraid of death. Death is in fact my close ally and friend; it is always with me, just like with any of you. I am not afraid to die, but what I am afraid is the way I might die and in case I don't die and lie in a coma or bed ridden or bereft of any parts of my human body and mind (which is worse than death actually). I don't wish to die in a city or being run over by a car, therefore I minimize my exposure to cities and roads and cars. I wish to die in nature and mountains therefore I maximize my exposure to such surroundings. I do extreme things since I wish to die in case I fail and not hang in between life and death. When I engage in new pursuits I am extremely careful and cautious since I wish to live through the experience.
I have known many of the world's most extreme dare-devils all my life, those who constantly defy death and fear, who seem to be fearless and from each of them I have learnt that there is always a fear deep within them and therefore the need to confront and overcome that fear. It's like living in a dark room while the morning sun is shining outside. We must open the window and doors and let the light come in no matter how difficult or dangerous the process might be. Otherwise we would never experience the warmth of the sun or the light giving force.
We must acknowledge our fears and then confront them and then overcome them. Once we overcome them by doing what we are scared of (hopefully coming out alive at the end of the process); we realize that we are capable of doing even what we are scared of; it doesn't necessarily mean that we won't be scared of it anymore. Or that we have to do it again and again. Doing what we are scared of even once is enough to heighten our self-belief and confidence. But what would happen that the irrational fear of something would be gone once we do it, since by doing it we understand exactly why and how it is dangerous and therefore needs caution to indulge. And also that with care and precaution we can do it. This knowledge and realization is necessary. Once we gain this knowledge and confidence there's no real reason to do it any further unless of course you fall in love with it and get addicted.
Then what should we be afraid of most? We should be most afraid of fear itself that paralyzes us into inaction, which robs us of our belief and self-confidence, which stops us from exploring our inner selves and that prevents us from discovering our true worth. Don't be afraid to be afraid; fear is good. Once fear grips you, breathe deep and slow and then proceed with caution. Train, equip, learn, rationalize, seek support (physical and emotional) and then continue.
But don't ever be scared to die. That is not acceptable. Death is the only inevitability that life offers; once we are born we must and will die. Fear of inevitability is absurd. Fear of death is unacceptable. Real freedom is achieved when we are free of the fear of mortality. To deal this in details another post on another day.
For now remember: fear of fear is the only fear we should fear


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A new resource from Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) provides detailed instructions for crop and livestock producers, as well as educators, on how to conduct research at the farm level using practical strategies and peer-reviewed research findings. How to Conduct Research on Your Farm or Ranch also includes a comprehensive list of in-depth resources and real-life examples.
On April 5th, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, National Coalition for Food and Agricultural Research, Supporters of Agricultural Research Foundation, and the AFRI Coalition are partnering to convene an Agricultural Research Congressional Exhibition and Reception in Washington D.C.
The Organicology conference in Portland, Oregon the first week of February offered education, workshops, and networking opportunities for thousands of organic enthusiasts and stakeholders. The conference included discussions on a broad array of topics, from business and marketing issues to the transition and growth of organic farmland. Much of the talk revolved around the opportunity for increasing organic production in the U.S. in order to fulfill growing demand currently being met with imported product. Opportunity abounds, but not without serious challenges. Hearing directly from farmers and everyone along the supply chain at this conference, the message was clear. We all need to work together on solutions that will move us toward a significant increase in organic agriculture in the U.S.
OFRF welcomed 90 farmers, researchers, and students from around the world to the Organic Agriculture Research Symposium in Kentucky on January 25-26, for presentations and discussion on organic agriculture topics ranging from soil health and pest management to social science and organic transition.
On January 18th, USDA released the final rules for more stringent animal-welfare standards for organic agriculture. The new rule will now take place 60 days later than planned due to the administration's freeze on new regulations. Under the new rules, organic cattle, pigs, and poultry must be allowed outdoor access each day, and living conditions must include fresh air, sunlight, and proper ventilation. Additionally, livestock must have at least enough space to stand up, lie down, and move about.
As 2016 rolled into 2017 many of us made resolutions, pledging to lose weight, eat healthier, support a worthy cause, or forge deeper connections in the coming year. While most start out with good intentions, it's not always easy to live up to our expectations.
With looming political uncertainty, and concerns over a deeply divided America, we all prepare to face changes and challenges in the coming year. As we forge ahead with hope, determination, and dedication one thing that we cannot abandon is our food system. Our food system is integral to our bodies, our communities, and our planet. Food is a language spoken by every culture, and organic food seeks to embrace diversity and biodiversity while promoting a food system that leads to c safe, healthy, and resilient communities, ecosystems, and economies for today and for future generations.
The Soil Health Institute released its Soil Health Research Landscape tool on January 3rd. This free online library and search engine includes more than 1,000 scientific research papers, research progress reports, and other publications and references. This will be a resource for agricultural and environmental scientists, industry leaders, agricultural producers, policy makers, journalists, and others interested in soil health.
The USDA recently announced a sweeping reinvention of its Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), including several changes related specifically to organic agriculture. CSP is designed to support farmers and ranchers as they actively manage and expand conservation activities on their agricultural land.
Beginning March 20, 2017, organic producers and handlers will be able to visit over 2,100 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices nationwide to apply for federal reimbursement for costs related to receiving and maintaining organic or transitional certification.
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Election survival guide
1. Have you experienced increased blood pressure when logging onto Facebook or YouTube?
2. Have you noticed an increase in red and green during your day-to-day, even though it�s July?
3. Do you find yourself bringing up �neutral dinner party� topics such as religion or which Cup Match team is the greatest of all time?
If you have answered yes to any of the above questions, there is a good chance it is election time in Bermuda!
We are a few weeks out and tensions are high.
Election buzzwords are getting their 15 minutes of fame and politicians are out running their once-a-four-year door-to-door marathon.
If you are like me, and you are finding all of the online arguments and tension just a tiny bit stressful, here are some tips to stay sane:
1. Unplug every so often
I promise you that if you log out of Facebook, the Bermuda election pages will still be there when you return!
Turn off the computer, put down your phone, switch from talk radio to ANYTHING else. Go for a run, do some yoga, read a book.
Yes, it is important to be well informed with the politics of your country, but give yourself a little detox from it. You will thank yourself later.
2. Drink more water
You may be tempted to drown your political sorrows in caffeine or black rum, but it�s not the healthiest way to cope.
In all seriousness, stress affects your sleep patterns and may make it harder to lose fat or stick to a healthy lifestyle � make sure that you aren�t over-caffeinating. And getting enough sleep is key to reducing stress levels.
3. Exercise
Every time you hear buzzwords like �education� or �jobs�, drop down and do ten push-ups!
4. Humour
We all love this island and want the best for our country and we all have some serious concerns that we want addressed over the next few weeks. We sometimes might get caught up in the chat rooms and comment sections.
If you are feeling overwhelmed with stress, take a step back.
Do something you enjoy and surround yourself with people who make you smile.
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Poor Sleep Is a Risk Factor For Cardiovascular DisordersCreated by:
the American Heart Association has announced that Sleep duration and sleep disorders may be risk factors for cardiometabolic and cardiovascular disease.
Researchers have conducted a literature review of studies related to sleep duration and disorders and cardiovascular and cardiometabolic disease.
Their results were published online September 19, 2016 in Circulation.
According to population-based studies, they write, obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia put people at significant risk of CVD and cerebrovascular diseases, including arrhythmias, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and stroke, as well as metabolic diseases such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia.
They defined inadequate sleep as less than 7 hours a night. However, long sleep duration, defined as 9 or more hours a night, has also been linked to obesity, hypertension, and diabetes.
Cardiologists are advised to tell their patients not to take sleep lightly and to make sure they allow for sufficient time in bed, in order to obtain at least 7 hours of sleep per night.
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$2,000 to Win Open Wheel Modified Championship Thanksgiving Weekend!
Columbus Mississippi-The highest paying Open Wheel Modified event ever held at Columbus Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi will take place on Friday and Saturday evening on November 29th and 30th with a special 5:30pm start time. The $2,000 to win Modified Championship is part of the 2nd Annual Lawson Construction Possum Town Grand Prix taking place on Thanksgiving weekend. Also featured on the holiday weekend will be the $2,000 to win Cruiser World Championship, a $5,000 to win Super Late Model 50 lapper, plus local division Fall Hardcore Championships. The inaugural PTGP event in 2001 saw a large contingent of drivers on hand as 197 racecars entered in all classes at the 3/10's mile high banked clay oval with Falkville, Alabama's Chad Winkles taking the Mississippi Modified win back across the state line.
The $2,000 to win season finale' for the Goddard Performance Mississippi Modified State Championship Series is presented by William Wells Auto, Tire, and Road Side Service in Starkville, Mississippi. The big event is the final race on the 2002 Mississippi Modified Championship Tour and will decide the ever close point's title with the championship up for grabs.
The initial visit by the series at Columbus Speedway in June saw Jason Hollis take the win in convincing fashion with fellow local driver Brian Rickman finishing second as the two local Columbus based hotshoes topped the 37-car field with both drivers in full IMCA type Modified trim. Prentis, Mississippi driver Glendale Shoemake was third and the highest finishing driver in with a UMP Modified. The 20-lap Mississippi Modified event in June also went flag to flag without a single caution and was a fan pleasing affair as the area's finest drivers displayed their talent and skills. A plethora of local drivers are expected to be in action including 2002 Track Champion Brian Hollis along with Lee Ray, Matt Price, Rick Rickman, Chris Glenn, and the rest of the Columbus Speedway posse'. State Series invaders expected to be in action include perennial front runners Brant Tirello, Tony Henry, Greg and Kent Hollingsworth, Mark Herbert, Michael Blount, and many more plus infamous Super Late Model driver "The Wild Child" James Dean of Chunky, Mississippi who is coming off a big modified win at the Fall Classic in Meridian.
The 2002 PTGP will also feature exciting $800 to win Fall Hardcore Championships for the Pro Street, Street Stocks, and Mini Stock divisions. The Pro 4 division will also have their Fall Championship event as well. Qualifying will be held on Friday evening November 29th with B-Mains and Main events on Saturday evening November 30th. Racetime is set for 5:30pm in the evening each day.
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Glendale Adventist Academy High School student A.J. Martinson knew little about podoconiosis before he stepped off a plane in Ethiopia in November 2008.
But there in front of him were the grotesquely swollen feet, the primary symptom of the disease that has infected about 1 million of the nation's poor.
He was accompanying his cousin, Dr. Larry Thomas, co-founder of Tropical Health Foundation Alliance, who has traveled to rural portions of Ethiopia repeatedly for more than a decade to provide health care to underserved communities.
"The poverty is just intense over there," A.J. said. "There are sick people, and literally dead people in the middle of the road."
Despite the shock, A.J. set about putting his longtime passion for cinematography to use, filming hours and hours of video footage on a small camcorder. He returned to Southern California two weeks later and set aside his work.