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Megan and Mike tear up LA!Tuesday, May 29th, 2007
Galleon Traders double-feature in Lost Strangeles this weekend! Megan Wilson is in an exhibition at Tinlark Gallery in Hollywood, and Mike Arcega is an exhibition at Steve Turner Contemporary in Los Angeles!
Megan is one of the three artists in Re::Views at Tinlark, although technically since she's doing something in the Project Room, her Morning Glory installation might just be its own entity. I'm sure that it's going to be gorgeous. The other artists in Re::Views are Scott David Johnson and Catherine Ryan.
Mike is part of Past Over, a group exhibition featuring works inspired by historical facts that are often overlooked, sanitized or denied. He's showing three of his sculptures: a life-size suit of Spanish armor made from manila folders; a large canon created from beer cans and shredded bills and documents; and a cathedral made of petroleum-based plastic (PVC). This is the inaugural exhibition at Steve Turner Contemporary's new location. Past Over also includes Zoë Charlton, Sam Durant, Ken Gonzales-Day, Mary Kelly, Marc Andre Robinson, and My Barbarian.
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SALEM, Ore. — A bill currently awaiting Oregon Gov. John Kitzhaber's signature could radically change the way in-state public university students pay their way through college.
Passed unanimously by the Democrat-controlled state Senate Monday after it had already cleared the also Democrat-controlled House, the bill would create a program called "Pay Forward, Pay Back" by which students wouldn't pay a dime at the time of study at any public institution for higher education in Oregon.
Instead, students who qualify as Oregon residents would sign a binding contract that would require they pay a percentage of their post-college income back to the state every year for up to 24 years.
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I made the trip to Walmart today.
You know the trip, the one where you manuever through packed aisles, weaving around other shoppers filling their carts with Thanksgiving provisions, then wait in line for an eternity to check out?
At least we went in the morning. I can't imagine how packed stores will be this next week. I plan on staying far away.
But I got into the spirit in the store.
For the first time, my husband and our two kids faced the prospect of spending Thanksgiving alone as a family. His parents aren't coming and mine are going out of town. Our brothers and sisters live in other states and will not make the drive to see us.
This gives us a great opportunity.
Most of us typically invite our closest family to holiday dinners: parents, children, grandparents, brothers, sisters, maybe even aunts and uncles. We always know people, however, who can't make it to be with their family. If you ask, you will nearly always find someone who is spending his or her holiday alone.
In the pre-holiday frenzy of the grocery store, I started messaging our friends and stocking my cart.
I learned the three young men we have mentored couldn't drive home to Missouri to see their families. I sent a message to someone we know who never had a family who celebrated Thanksgiving.
We will be feasting this holiday with people we adopted into our family.
It seems as though every year, we are blessed with "extra" family members at our holiday dinner. We give to our guests by including them as our family; we give thanks for all of the people God gives us to make our own.
I hope I picked up everything I will need for the meal this week.
Here is my menu for Thanksgiving dinner.
*Grandma Gladys' Apple Salad
*Eldon's Steak and Dressing
Oven Roasted Turkey (I will brine it first)
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
*Sweet Potato Hash Browns
Pumpkin Pie
Cherry Pie
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Medical marijuana, for pets...?
While I am not a marijuana smoker myself, I do recognize that this plant has wonderful health benefits, not just smoking it, but drinking it, or even eating the actual leaves. And of this, I am a big supporter.
I know that natives always used this plant for health issues (or at least I know in Mexico they do) and this morning I was actually wondering about its use on pets, as I had never heard of anything, and if its good for us why not for them? and I came across this interesting article.
Everyone has its own views, and I personally think politics and media have made this herb into a "illegal drug" to avoid cutting down the profits of pharmaceuticals, but at the same time for the bigger gain of others $$, because when you make something "illegal" more people will want it and pay too much for it.
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So excited to be breaking out my spring wardrobe! These ripped jeans are my absolute favorite. They are such a staple for spring. You can pair them with any color you want. I love breaking out the white rips on white for a cute weekend look. A great accessory you have to have for spring is a pair of sneakers. They are so easy to pair with jeans. Finding one in neutral colors makes them super versatile and something you can get away with wearing all throughout the week.
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
Billy Gibbons' Pearly Gates Les Paul - Gibson's Latest Re-Creation
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Gibson today announced their collaboration with Billy Gibbons in recreating 'Pearly Gates', his famed 1959 Les Paul Standard.
Each guitar features a figured maple-top, nitrocellulose finish, nickel-plated hardware, Kluson tuners, aluminum stop-bar tailpiece, Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates pickups, pigments which replicate the original's aged colors, '59 medium round profile neck and a long-tenon set-in neck.
Interestingly, Gibson first began mentioning the long-tenon joint only recently -- in their ad campaigns for Slash's signature model in 2008. It makes one wonder if this tone-enhancing feature -- there is better string-energy transference throughout the instrument with it -- was left out in Gibson's earlier attempts at the '59 reissue.
Gibson is producing 350 of these instruments of which 250 will receive Gibson's Vintage Original Spec (VOS) finish. Another 50 guitars will be aged with every ding and wear spot of the original Pearly Gates replicated exactly. To top off the collection, the remaining 50 will be similarly aged and signed and played by Billy himself.
As a side note, the price difference between the aged model, and the aged and signed model is around 10 grand -- making the value of Mr Gibbons signature the highest among the living rock legends. Hmmm..
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I have begun making up the prototypes for the micro sized version of the "Old Town" 2014 series. So far so good. There is always a question of the perforations being strong enough to hold together but weak enough for easy bending.
All that time I have spent working on fine tuning my cutting machine has really paid off. I can now cut windows with divided light mullions in this scale. Used to be they would tear when I tried to make them in the micro sized pieces. Also no hanging chads which is critical when making window panes that small.


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Kris Jenner announced her son-in-law was an inspiration to her while gushing about how much she loved him just days ago.
So, understandably, it came as a bit of a shock when we say her write on Instagram: "I can't stand Kanye".
The momager wrote in the first message, which she has since deleted: "So this happened today. Shout out to all of my followers. I don't like Kanye West. I just pretend I do so my daughters can make a profit. I can't stand Kanye and I hate Karim (French Montana)."
She added: "Anywho the first to #IhateKanye will get a follow. Thanks dolls!"
It seems fairly obvious the account was hacked to the whole world, given how much we know she LOVES Kanye. Unfortunately, she has since deleted all evidence.
We have contacted Kris' reps for comment.
This comes after the star posted a snap of her and the Yeezus singer on his birthday, writing : "Happy Birthday to my new son #KanyeWest!!!! Have an amazing day I love you.....thank you for being such an inspiration. #family #love."
His lovely wife Kim treated her hubby on his big day today too, and got him a huge Yeezus cake followed by a lovey dovey snap of them kissing.
The caption read (prepare for cute overload again): "Happy Birthday to my husband and best friend in the entire world! You have changed my life in more ways than you know! The way you look at life inspires me! I love you so much!!!"
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The Wolf of Wall StreeteBook - 2007
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Picked up the book as a follow-up to the movie, which I enjoyed. I read about the first half and then just decided to skip to the closing chapter or so. Got a little repetitive (I get it, you were a bad businessman, a bad person, tried to launder your money, liked your lots of women, etc). I would have liked to have seen more reflection on his part of the implications and repercussions of his actions, especially in the closing chapters.
A collection of crass anecdotes barely held together by a story line that exists only because he was caught.
Belfort wishes that he had the movie's screenwriters as his actual ghost writer.
A very accessible read, but at the cost of having any deeper meaning.
The movie closely follows the book.
This would've been a great book of fiction, except it was a true story. Someone actually lived this life. Amazingly interesting, sad, funny, graphic, detailed, well told and written. I haven't seen the movie but it wouldn't matter, it's still a page turner. It took me 3 renewals to finish but I love the library for letting me do so.
This movie definitely sets the stage for the ultimate scam of all, the illusion of wealth and its power of positive transformation.
Highly entertaining
An insider's view at how stock prices are rigged, and numbered accounts and transfer pricing has made a mockery of tax collection. What is really shocking is how the author was literally a bird on a wire with his alcohol and drug addiction. The face remains he is still a wealthy person, having made his money off of trustworthy people. His contrition comes off less than satisfactory.
This book was absolutely awesome.....It demonstrates that a person can have a unlimited amount of money and their lives can be in total shambles
A patron review from the Adult Summer Reading Game: "This autobiographical memoir was a fascinatingly narcissistic read. One of those stories where you're continually vaguely offended yet enthralled. I really could not believe that a person could do so many depraved things and still retain a measure of professional respect. It goes to show exactly how much unlimited funds can buy. Of course it ends with a redemption and lesson learned. I couldn't help but admire the author, Jordan Belfort. He is an amazing salesperson, a natural talent. He taught himself writing by studying the writing style of other writers he admired. And then he proceeded to write his experiences into a readable book form. These days he makes his money from his books, speaking engagements and selling his sales training online. Despite large fine and restitution payments, he remains very wealthy, and I expect he will be able to buy his way out of any further bad behaviour, should he fall from his current honest and sober path. A must read if you want to know what it was like to be a stockbroker during the cocaine fuelled frenzy of the Great Stock Market Bubble."
This book is very different from the movie of the same name. I saw the film version first so had certain expectations for the book. The same thing happened with "Goodfellas" also directed by Scorsese. In both cases, the books were something of a disappointment. Partly because I expected too much from the books, and partly because in a movie you can add to what's in the book, and take out what's boring and/or repetitive. In this book I would have liked to know more of Jordan's background and how he actually started his company (which was shown in the film) and I didn't need to know exactly how many pounds of drugs he was consuming on a daily basis which he mentioned several times, Once is really enough. And while I'm far from a prude, the descriptions of Jordan's and others' sexual attempts and encounters just weren't sexy. I agree with one reviewer that I really didn't get a sense that he cared too much how he destroyed "ordinary" people when they bought his low rent stocks. He kept claiming that Steve Madden "ruined" him, but from what I read, that didn't seem to be the case. Finally, if you see the movie first, be aware that Scorsese took a few liberties with what happened to Jordan with the SEC and how everything actually played out for him. Basically the book is the book and the film is the film.
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Anime and manga (and many games) are quite well known for including a scene involving a hot spring or a lake or a bath house or at the very least a beach. Anything that could offer the possibility of the cast being more scantily clad than usual. Almost invariably, said scenes revolve around the boys being peeping toms regarding the girls. Reflecting this was definitely something I considered for the dream sequence (since it is in a manga setting), but one of the boys here wouldn't benefit from peeking, and the other just tends to internalize his perversion. Personally, I think it's funnier that they don't do anything... especially since it goes against such a staple. XD
But what can we expect from the next page regarding Rain and Maria then...? I wonder. ;)
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Even if the boys don't peek, I guess we'll be peeking next time? ;)
Well, usually those scenes in anime and manga are for "fan services", and usually for the fan who wonders what their favourite character looks like under their clothes. Interestingly enough, for anime aimed toward female fan, the male characters also get fan services scenes, and sometimes it is the girls that goes peek in those anime.
Though, no characters will be able to escape the omnipresent peeping eyes of the audience. XD Would be interesting if the character does react to that.
trpe averted! lol
Here we have Rain dreaming about the boys' arguments for not peeking on her and Maria. I'm still jealous of Rain's dream here, but damn, this is kinda a weird detail to dream about XP


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Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins, often dark blue in color, near or raised above the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are often a symptom of an underlying condition called venous insufficiency.
In healthy veins, one-way valves direct the flow of the venous blood upward and inward. Blood is collected in the superficial small veins and flows into the larger veins. The blood eventually passes through valves into the deep veins and then centrally to the heart and lungs. When one or more of these valves fail to function correctly, some blood flows down the leg in the reverse direction. The blood tends to overfill and distend the branches of the superficial veins under the skin.
Over time, the veins stretch, bulge, and become visible. These swollen, engorged or rope-like veins are called varicose veins. The valves inside these veins no longer close, allowing blood to leak back down the leg causing more distention of the vein.
What are the effects and symptoms of varicose veins?
If left untreated, varicose veins can lead to swelling, increased pain, skin discoloration, and ulcerations of the lower legs. These ulcerations are difficult to treat and can become painful and easily infected. Early symptoms include:
- Pain in legs with a feeling of tiredness and heaviness
- Swelling of the ankles or lower legs
- Discolored, brownish skin near the ankle
- A rash or skin ulceration at the ankle or lower leg
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- Knotted, twisted veins tending to be deep bluish in color
- Skin surrounding the varicose vein may itch or burn
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There are many factors that can lead to the development of varicose veins. Some can be controlled, while others are inevitable. The good news is that varicose veins can be treated with minimal discomfort, and virtually no down-time.
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- Heredity – Varicose veins tend to run in families.
- Age – As we age, elastic fibers in all tissues deteriorate, leading to dilated and tortuous blood vessels.
- Obesity – Excess weight increases the pressure on the vein valves and can lead to weakening.
- Hormones – Changes in hormone levels brought on by puberty, pregnancy, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and birth control pills all contribute.
- Pregnancy – Increased volume of blood in the body and increased pressures on the pelvic veins are all contributors.
- Gender – Women have an increased incidence of varicose veins, primarily due to the production of progesterone, a female hormone.
- Occupation – Prolonged sitting or standing during the job can lead to venous insufficiency.
- Lifestyle – body building or heavy weight lifting may increase the chance of developing varicose veins due to strain on the groin and pelvis.


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In today's edition of things you probably shouldn't do on a golf course…
Donnie Kuhlman, head professional at Fore Seasons Golf (@therealroymcavoy), submitted this photo of him perched on a 350-lb alligator to PGA.com's #PGA365 gallery.
According to Kuhlman, the resident reptile's name is "Spike," and his mouth was taped shut with handlers nearby.
"Standard golf tournament pic," the caption reads. "Pretty cool, but pretty scary."
Yep, good thing you didn't need to take a mulligan on that shot, Donnie.
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New Matlock boss Mark Hume wasted no time at all in starting the ring of change at the Autoworld Arena as he set to work in trying to lead the Gladiators to Evo-Stik NPL Premier Division safety.
36 years old Hume was only appointed on Thursday after former joint bosses Dave Rushbury and Martin Foster departed by mutual consent a day earlier, but within twenty four hours five players had been brought in, including himself on playing terms and all featured in his first game in charge against Ashton United last weekend.
Although his debut match ended with a 1-0 home defeat, Hume was far from downhearted, and then announced three departures earlier this week. But that's not the end of his wheeling and dealing with more transfer news expected ahead of this Saturday's crucial must win game at home to Witton Albion, when he expects to field a new striker.
In came the experienced former Buxton duo of Scott Maxfield and Grant Black who will double up as Assistant Manager and Coach respectively, with two Sheffield United youngsters, defender Julian Banton and attacking midfielder Otis Khan coming to Matlock on loan.
Then on Monday Joe Leesley, James Ashmore and Lawrence Gorman went through the exit door with Hume explaining that it still might not be the end of their Matlock careers.
"Scott and me go back a long way to our Doncaster Rovers and Barrow days, we've been together in football for eighteen years and Grant was with me at both Stalybridge and Buxton, they have good experience and good contacts. Grant is a UEFA B coach but will be playing more than Scott as he's younger. Scott though has a good intelligent head on his shoulders and can come on and do a job in either midfield or defence. As for me I could go on either up top or at the bcd, I've got the strength to win my fair share of headers although I reckon it's highly unlikely I'll be on that much. But to have three members of the management staff that can play is a bonus and good for the budget, what's the point of having people just sat on the sidelines? Obviously we'll have to re-evaluate that when we can't play anymore but at present we've got the best of both worlds."
Hume says he has a gem in Banton and Khan is one for the future.
"I took Julian to Bradford Park Avenue and he's played centre half, right and left back, he's very, very strong for his age, has pace and isn't bad in the air. He can be a bit casual and I've told him that the Evo-Stik League is quicker than he's used to playing for the under 21's. He did well last Saturday and their manager came up to me at the end asking where we got him from adding that we've got a great player. Otis did okay but faded after a great first twenty minutes. He's got pace, is very direct and a good option for us."
Explaining the reasoning behind the three departures Hume added
"James Ashmore's been as good as gold and a credit to himself and the club. He took the decision like a man, we explained that we're overloaded in midfield and he accepted we're crying out for a striker and he could see our reasoning in that it would release some of the budget for a striker. We didn't want to see him left high and dry so we've said he can continue training with us to keep him ticking over. Joe was one of the contract players asked by the previous manager to look for a new club so naturally he put the feelers out. He was hesitant about leaving but he'd already agreed to join another club. I told him he'd got to do what was right for him and basically I don't want any player here who's unhappy. He leaves with mine and the club's best wishes and who knows he and Ash might be back at a later date. We also have a lot of defenders hence Lawrence leaving, it's a matter of making tough decisions in the best interests of the club."
Reflecting on the Ashton defeat, Matlock's fifth on the trot in the league, Hume said it showed him all he needed to know about the job he faces at Matlock.
"We lack firepower, we're great at keeping the ball but it was only towards the end we created chances when we threw the kitchen sink at them. Their goal was a mistake on our part but up to then we'd been compact and it was the first time they'd been in our half! We miss the cutting edge up front, the vital delivery and people arriving at the right time to play off the main striker. Hopefully that'll be addressed this week. I hope fans can see we're trying to change things by the people coming in, we needed a fresh outlook and my message is let's give this a real go."
Witton are seven points ahead of Matlock, the Gladiators having played one game fewer and with they next two matches after that being a trip to Stourbridge next Saturday and a visit from Marine in a fortnight, Hume knows this is a season defining run of matches for his side.
"We need wins against Witton and Marine, a point's not much good although okay at Stourbridge so let's go for it. Let's do our utmost to keep the club up, we won't stop fighting but we need to get this season over, hopefully still in this league and then build for next season. I'm here for the long term, having spoken to people at the club and seen the fan base Matlock Town shouldn't be struggling against relegation, they should be up the other end competing for the play offs. That's for the future, we just need to survive this season first."
Both Adam Yates and Phil Roe, injured in the Derbyshire Senior Cup win at Alfreton, will not be fit until at least next weekend.
Matlock will now travel to the winners of the Glossop North End versus Chesterfield clash in the last four while Gresley host Ilkeston in the other semi final tie.
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This is so fun-- I hot glued two sets of googlie eyes on two separate places on paper. My kids "finished" the pictures and wrote about it. Here are some examples!
What is not to love about first grade writing!!
Happy day!
Just a simple blog to share ideas about the wonderful world of First Grade!
Sunday, August 24, 2014
Googlie Eye Writing
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oh. my. goodness!!! Look at the creativity! I have got to try this with my firsties! :) P.s. you were definitely blessed with some kiddos with fabulous handwriting!ReplyDelete
Hi Sarah. Would you grade these papers based on the rubric? If you do, would you use it on their original draft or final draft?ReplyDelete
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In a nationwide test of more than 31,000 individuals, 54.3% had a positive skin prick test to at least one of 10 common allergens, said Peter J. Gergen, M.D., M.P.H., of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
Most people with a positive response reacted to three or four allergens, which were usually a combination of indoor and outdoor allergens, Dr. Gergen and colleagues reported in the August issue of the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
The researchers analyzed data from the third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), which administered health surveys and exams to people ages two months to 90 years across the country from 1988 through 1994. In addition to identifying the rate of positive skin prick tests, the investigators also sought to identify any predictors of a positive response.
The highest sensitization rates were for dust mite, rye, ragweed, and cockroach allergens, with about 25% of the population testing positive for each. The lowest rate, about 9%, was for peanut. Other allergens in the study included cat, Bermuda grass, Russian thistle, white oak, and Alternaria alternata.
Predictors of a positive response included age, sex, and ethnicity:
- The prevalence of a positive test response increased from the first decade of life to the second, peaked in the third, and declined thereafter.
- For each allergen tested, males were 1.6 times more likely to test positive than females (P<.001).
- In addition, blacks were 1.6 times more likely than whites to have a positive reaction to one or more of the allergens. Mexican-Americans were 1.2 times more likely than whites to test positive. (P<.001 for both).
Compared with a previous national survey conducted from 1976 through 1980, prevalence rates were about two to five times higher, the researchers said. However, methodological differences between the two surveys may make the comparison invalid, they acknowledged.
The findings suggest that if patients have persistent, unexplained nasal or respiratory symptoms, physicians may want to determine whether they are driven by allergy, said Dr. Gergen in an interview.
However, as with any medical test, skin-prick tests or blood tests for allergy should only be done if clinically indicated, he added.
The study was sponsored jointly by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the National Institute of Environmental Health Science.
Related articles:
- Reviewed by Zalman S. Agus, MD Emeritus Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
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Journal of Allergy and Clinical ImmunologySource Reference: Arbes SJ et al. Prevalence of positive skin test responses to 10 common allergens in the US population: results from the third national health and nutrition examination survey. Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. 2005; 116:377-383.
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One thing that rings true six years later: Remembrances and speeches commemorating 9-11 are best conveyed by those who bore witness to the unthinkable devastation. Today's Tribute to Heroes memorial service at Bradenton City Centre featured a chilling keynote speech from Garrett Lindgren, a retired member of FDNY Rescue 3.
Lindgren, who now lives in Bradenton, had to choke back tears as he recounted in vivid detail the events of 9-11 as they unfolded and the brutal aftermath. It's impossible to imagine what he and his "brothers'' endured as they rushed to provide rescue and support after the Twin Towers collapsed.
Many of Lindgren's comrades were lost and -- as he took time to point out at the end of his talk -- many others suffered permanent injuries.
We can't possibly know what the rescue teams went through, other than it was probably more than most of us will ever be asked to do.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
9-11 brought home
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India Uncut - The Tsunami Posts
At the end of December 2004 and the beginning of January 2005, I travelled through the tsunami-affected areas of Tamil Nadu, India. These are the posts from just before, during and after my trip that I wrote for my blog, India Uncut.
Wednesday, December 29, 2004
Headed South
In a few hours, I shall be on a flight to Chennai, and I intend to visit some of the affected areas from there, both to write and to help. One of my companions on this journey, already waiting for me there, is Dilip D'Souza, no stranger to catastrophe. I intend to blog as much as I can - indeed, I think it is important to do so - but connectivity, as you can imagine, is likely to be a problem. So in case you find me not posting for longer periods than usual, then, as they say on Dilip's favourite TV channel, rukawat ke liye khed hai.
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Waltham Forest Council pension fund first in UK to quit fossil fuels
Waltham Forest Council's pension committee has become the first in the UK to pledge to withdraw investments from the fossil fuel industry.
The news, a significant victory for local climate change campaigners, comes just a year after the grassroots group Divest Waltham Forest was formed.
At a committee meeting at Waltham Forest Town Hall last night a recommendation was approved stating that the council's pension fund would "exclude fossil fuels from its strategy over the next five years."
Walthamstow activist Rob Platts, a co-founder of the local divestment campaign set up in August 2015, said: "With this decision, Waltham Forest [Council] has shown true leadership.


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People are educated to believe that between two evil things they must choose the lesser evil. And if the history teach us that in the past the church was guilty of thousands of evil things, people consider that all spiritual things must be removed from their lives.
But still, removing from human life of good things together of the bad things, the loss is unimaginable.
Question: is it worth to live our lives in an atheistic world?


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People struggling with some kind of phobia in general, can even come up with a reason such as being afraid of not getting numb at the dentist. Then, they have already got a reason so they will not go to the dentist.
However, you need to understand that a proper dental health is crucial to overall health. If you do not take care of your teeth, you can easily develop gum disease which can in turn lead to permanent teeth loss.
Or, not going to the dentist in order to get that tiny filling, might lead later on to a severe abscess when your tooth will become practically rotten. It is time to fight off those fears, and take care of your oral health.
Here are some of the most amazing and yet very true dental fears people struggle with:
There are some patients, who have got very ugly looking teeth and they are embarrassed to go to the dentist. Rest assured that the dentist has seen much worse conditions than yours, so it is really the time to sit in the dental chair and revert to good dental health nicely.
Fear of the dental pain
Dental medical technology has skyrocketed, and now the dentist can pull out your teeth without you feeling anything. Or, dentists can perform general anesthesia in special cases in order to perform dental implant procedures. You will not feel anything, not even the initial injection because the tissue is numbed with a special gel.
Fear of the drill
As earlier said, you will not feel anything. If you are still terrified about the sounds and the simple sight of the drill, you have got many options. Ask the dentist to allow you to listen to your favorite music during the procedure, and make sure to close your eyes. No hear. No see. No feel.
Needle phobia & fainting.
There are a few people who fear so much the needle they can pass out in a few seconds. This is why you should talk to your dentist about your phobia, and he will know how to "manage" the situation. A strong numbing gel, and telling you to close your eyes will make you take that shot without problems.
The fear of panic attacks
Some people cannot stand not being in control. When you are in the dental chair, you feel there is no way to "escape" and this is when a panic attack can set in. In order to fight off this problem effectively, psychological therapy can be very useful. Therapy is also recommended in case of patients struggling with the fear of choking at the dentist.
As you can see, there is an answer for any dental phobia problem – you just need to be really determined to fight it off.


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To take a sign language class online, join Start ASL, a website that hosts numerous free courses that teach sign language. To supplement, use sites with videos, tutorials and dictionaries, such as Handspeak and Sign Language 101.
Start ASL has three ASL classes, as well as a fingerspelling class, divided into multiple units. Each unit page has a list of required and recommended materials, many that are free. Some resources are downloadable PDF documents that can be printed out for a physical reference, while others are specific tutorials and classes. The units have videos and exercises to help students become more comfortable with the language.
Handspeak has simple videos, a detailed glossary and tutorials. This site also has information about deaf culture and writing sign language, giving users a well-rounded education in the subject. There is also a brief overview of how to learn sign language that covers basic information, such as how long it usually takes to learn the language.
Sign Language 101 has multiple instructional videos that cover different types of signs, such as pronouns, gestures and body language, hobbies and clothes. Although there is a subscription available and the site accepts donations, the videos are available for free.


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Wells Fargo Advisors
The financial services firm is a subsidiary of Wells Fargo & Company, which is one of the largest financial companies in the world and have been doing business since 1852. The brokerage firm has about 21,000 financial advisors and registered representatives to help clients meet their investment and retirement goals. One financial product that seemed important to them was a securities backed line of credit, which customers can apply for if they have cash flow needs.
Wells Fargo Advisors provides brokerage services, investment advisory services, wealth management, estate planning, retirement planning, portfolio analysis and additional financial and investment product services for their clients around the world. They are the third largest full service retail brokerage services provider in the U.S. and third largest provider of managed financial and investment accounts.
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Wells Fargo Advisors
From their official website you can contact and talk with a financial advisor about your investment and retirement planning goals. They will work with you to develop an investment plan to meet your goals. Through their website, you can get access to view the full selection of financial products, planning and services that they provide to their investing clients. You can also learn more about online account access and can view a demo of how the financial arrangements work. You can see what they offer that may or may not enhance your current situation. Working with a financial advisor from any investment firm is a long term process and relationship and it is important that you are comfortable with whom you will be working with. So, ask a lot of questions to make sure that you understand what financial products and investment products will best help your personal situation and investment objective goals.
Keep in mind that any financial or investment decision is very important to consider all possibilities. Further, you should consult with your professional or financial advisor before committing to investment products or account contracts.
- www.Barrons.com Stock Investing News Login
This financial news reporting publication has been a mainstay since 1921 and is published by the Dow Jones & Company. The official website is at Barrons.com. Here you can logon and signon to your account.
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One of the grossest frauds imaginable has exposed the "Italian Schindler," Giovanni Palatucci, as a Nazi collaborator who sent Jews to death and did not save them. The Giovanni Palatucci Association defends his glory against "revisionist historians."
Palatucci was an Italian police official was arrested by the Nazis in 1944 and sentenced to death. Why he was arrested, and what happened before his arrest now is questioned.
After a review of hundreds of documents, the Centro Primo Levi Italian research center wrote the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington that not only is there no evidence that he helped save Jews from the Holocaust, he also helped the Hitler regime identify Jews and sent them to death camps.
Until now, Palatucci's image has been built him into a hero who falsified documents and visas of Jews, ostensibly deporting them to death camps but actually sending them to a Catholic bishop, who was his uncle.
After the Nazis occupied Italy in 1943, he supposedly helped Jews avoid the clutches of the Nazis until he was exposed. Supporters of Palatucci as a Righteous Gentile have written that he was sent to the Dachau concentration camp, where he died before the end of World War II in 1945.
The whole story seems to be a myth that was bought by Holocaust Museum in Washington and the Yad VaShem Holocaust Memorial Center in Jerusalem, which honored him posthumously on 1990 as a Righteous Gentile among the Nations.
The Vatican is considering beautifying him.
The research exposing the fraud leaves open the probability that Palatucci's family, the Vatican and Italian officials tried to hide his collaboration with the Nazis as part of a guilt complex that required them to cover up complicity with crimes against humanity with an equally gross fiction that Palatucci was a hero.
He supposed saved 5,000 Italian Jews from death in a region where the entire Jewish population was less than 2,500. Pasticcio was supposedly a police chief in the city of Fiume and was said to have saved thousands of the city's Jews from death by sending them to an internment camp in southern Italy where his uncle was to protect them.
However, Anna Pizzuti, editor of the database of foreign Jewish internees in Italy, told the Corrier Della Sera newspaper, "No more than 40 Fiume residents were interned in Campagna. And a third of these ended up in Auschwitz."
Another claim of Palatucci's heroism is that he helped 800 Jewish refugees escape via a Greek ship to the British Mandate of Palestine.
According to port authority documents, it was the Jewish Agency of Zurich that tried to send the Jews, but Palatucci's superiors refused the request.
It is not even certain he was a police chief. Author Marco Coslovich wrote in his book "Giovanni Palatucci: A True Recollection," that "Palatucci never served as chief of police in Fiume" but was an underling who obeyed commands of his anti-Semitic superiors.
The Italian historian Simon Levis Sullam told the London Independent, "I think Italians have in recent years been overwhelmingly preoccupied with finding and worshipping cases of 'good' Italians, instead of dealing with Italian responsibilities during fascism and especially during the Holocaust."
The Giovanni Palatucci Association claims that the numerous Jews he saved in Italy were not natives of the country but were Jewish migrants from Europe.
As for his death in Dachau, Italian documents reveal that the Germans arrested him for treason and embezzlement for helping the British but not with saving Jews.


text: In Brother Lonnie's first and only round of golf, he has managed to shatter the 18 hole record of 34 set by North Korean dictator/professional athlete Kim Jong-Il back in 1994 which was also Kim's one and only round of golf. Kim Jong-Il's 38 under par round included an incredible 11 holes in one as he overpowered North Korea's 7700 yard Pyongyang Golf Complex. Owing to his white heritage and non-masturbationary lifestyle, Brother Lonnie proved to be a natural golfer as he fired 18 holes in one on his way to a record breaking score of 18 on the par 71 Stadium Course at the TPC Scottsdale. While Kim Jong-Il has retaliated with death threats, Brother Lonnie remains unconcerned as the ATF and FBI have been yet unable to locate his compound. Ever the humble sportsman Brother Lonnie had this to say "The glory of this record breaking achievement goes to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who has blessed me with His true Word about the dangers of masturbation. And in all fairness the credit for my last hole in one should go to that Mexican grounds keeper as my ball struck him on the head and then just so happened to fall into the cup. I pray at him that he awakens from his coma some day. Now watch me hit this drive! Praise!"


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Next weekend, Manchester United will play Swansea in their first match of the new campaign hoping to put the ghosts of last season to bed. With a very convincing USA tour, expectations are high, whether from the fans, the players, or even the club itself.
They need to pick up all three points and convince their new manager that they've got what it takes to challenge for a top place finish and bring glory back to Old Trafford. The first match will be very important because it will eventually set the mood and tone for their entire season.
Until the whistle is blown on match day, here are SIX things to expect from Manchester United this season.
Forget all the pre-season victories as the Manchester United squad will now need to test their new 3-5-2 formation where it really matters, in the English Premier League. We have all seen it work wonders for the Dutch national squad and with Louis van Gaal facing Swansea in their first game, there is no room for error.
Jonny Evans, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling will need to be at their best to ensure no previous season mentality comes back to haunt them. The fans are expecting a victory, so three points is the only option Van Gaal has.
Seventh place in the previous campaign means completely nothing now. With a clean slate, Manchester United are expected to compete for the top four spots or even more, top two. Throughout the pre-season, we have seen a completely different team from the one fielded by David Moyes, from their movement all the way to their mentality.
Louis van Gaal was given a huge transfer budget solely for the reason of returning to European football the next season. Anything less than a top four finish will pretty much put the Dutch boss under huge amount of pressure. Based on what we know of him, the Red Devils may have finally found someone who can replace the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson.
Last season Manchester United lost seven matches at home, something that hasn't happened since the 1973/1974 campaign. However, with a complete chance in management with the introduction of Louis van Gaal, things are expected to be looking up. Based on their pre-season form, they have produced some outstanding plays, hinted that they will be back to their best.
Therefore, for United to compete for a Champions League spot as well as the entire Premier League, they should be expected not to drop any points at Old Trafford. When it comes to away matches, Van Gaal will surely urge his players to go for the victory no matter what. Whatever happens, they will need to avoid what smaller teams did do them the previous season.
There were times last season when nobody was afraid of Manchester United anymore. Either home or away, teams took the game to them, focusing on trying to break down their weak midfield and exploiting their unconvincing defence.
However, this time around, Louis van Gaal looks to have reinforced all aspects of the squad and if other Premier League teams saw what they are capable of during their USA tour, they should begin fearing them once more. Their first match against Swansea will be a very important one as it will either make them or break them.
Whether Louis van Gaal is capable of adding another centre-back or defensive midfield to his ranks or not, he will make sure the squad is tight and composed at the back while also capable of inflicting serious damage on the break. With reference to the Dutch squad, Arjen Robben seemed to be given to freedom to roam around and break on the counter, something many expect the likes of United's more attacking players to do as well.
The strike pairing of Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney has yet to be tested during pre-season, but even without the Dutch forward, the Red Devils were causing mayhem wherever they went. A key to Van Gaal's formation will be the stability of his wing backs in defence and their pace and vision on the counters.
Finally, something or rather someone, who can always be expected to keep a huge lookout from the stand, is former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson. It was believed David Moyes was under pressure from his close scrutiny and it looks to be no difference when Louis van Gaal leads his squad on the pitch in two weeks time.
The only difference is that the Dutchman has a die-hard attitude, with one thing in mind, victory game in game out. Whether he is pressured from all angles of Old Trafford, he will be able to keep a cool head and make the appropriate changes in order to guide his team to victory. All we can do now is wait and see.


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Stripes made out of stripes. Seriously the softest shirt you'll ever own. Created from fabric you've never felt before, and will never find again.
• Features High Low, Rounded bottom
• Length is around 2" longer than standard fit
• Side Slits for layer contrast
This product has been treated with an Enzyme Wash / To ensure the softest shirt you'll ever own. The wash is comparable to 40 standard washing machine cycles providing an unmatched quality and feel.
Model is 6'1" wearing size large
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WVC 2015 - Minister Arzu: "Turkey contributes greatly to World food sector"
The WVC 2015 was opened by Mr. Kutbettin Arzu, the Turkish Minister of Food, Agriculture, and Livestock.
Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock Mr. Kutbettin Arzu, who attended the 32nd World Veterinary Congress, expressed Turkey's great contributions to World food sector with its production of egg, aquaculture, white meat and red meat.
Minister Arzu stated that the Congress will offer an insight into new developments in veterinary science. Minister Eker added that veterinary medicine carries significant importance not only for animal health but also for food safety, global nutrition and international trade.
Today, Minister Arzu added, veterinary science plays an important role in ensuring environment-friendly development. The Congress aims to handle the progress and struggles over the world. In this sense, it will contribute to professional services and developing standards. Recently, Turkey has made a great progress in economy, as well as in agriculture. Turkey is also a leading country in terms of agricultural export.
Reporting the wealth of Turkey in livestock production, Minister Arzu drew attention to contributions made by Turkey in animal products. Minister Arzu also mentioned about the issues such as district directorates and institutes of the Ministry, food security, food waste in the world, importance of animal health and welfare.


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Belnacasan (VX-765)
Catalog No.S2228
Molecular Weight(MW): 509
Belnacasan (VX-765) is a potent and selective inhibitor of caspase-1 with Ki of 0.8 nM in a cell-free assay. Phase 2.
Cited by 8 Publications
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(D and E) Caspase-1 inhibitors (Ac-YVAD-CMK and VX765) were added during the induction of trastuzumab-dependent BT-474 (red) or rituximab-dependent Raji cell phagocytosis (green). MFI of PD-L1 (D) and IDO (E) in macrophages are as indicated.
Cell, 2018, 175(2):442-457. Belnacasan (VX-765) purchased from Selleck.
BMMs were treated as above for 1 h. Cell lysates, as well as cell culture supernatants, were analyzed by western blot for cleavage of caspase-1. Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) served as loading control.
Mucosal Immunol, 2015, 10.1038/mi.2015.44. Belnacasan (VX-765) purchased from Selleck.
(c,d) HMDMs and BMMs were treated as above for 1 h. Cell lysates, as well as cell culture supernatants, were analyzed by western blot for cleavage of caspase-1. Glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH) served as loading control. Similar results were obtained in two independent experiments. Ctrl, control; DMSO, dimethyl sulfoxide.
Mucosal Immunol, 2016, 9(1):124-36. Belnacasan (VX-765) purchased from Selleck.
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|Belnacasan (VX-765) is a potent and selective inhibitor of caspase-1 with Ki of 0.8 nM in a cell-free assay. Phase 2.
|A potent and selective inhibitor of interleukin-converting enzyme/caspase-1.
|In vitro
VX-765 is an orally absorbed prodrug of VRT-043198, which exhibits potent inhibition against ICE/caspase-1 and caspase-4 with Ki of 0.8 nM and less than 0.6 nM, respectively. And VRT-043198 also inhibits IL-1β release from both PBMCs and whole blood with IC50 of 0.67 μM and 1.9 μM, respectively. [1]
|In vivo
|In collagen-induced arthritis mouse model, VX-765 (200 mg/kg) inhibits LPS-induced IL-1β production by about 60%, and results in a dose-dependent, statistically significant reduction in the inflammation scores and effective protection from joint changes. [1] In vivo, VX-765 blocks kindling epileptogenesis in rats by preventing IL-1β increase in forebrain astrocytes without significant effect on afterdischarge duration. [2] In the mouse model of acute seizures, VX-765 (50 mg/kg-200 mg/kg) produces the anticonvulsant effect by delaying the time to onset of the first seizure and decreasing the number of seizures as well as their total duration by average 50% and 64%. [3] In adult rats with genetic absence epilepsy (GAERS), VX-765, after the 3rd drug injection, significantly reduces the cumulative duration and number of spike-and-wave discharges (SWDs) by 55% on average by selectively blocking IL-1β biosynthesis. [4]
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The recommended dose of VX-765 is 100mg/kg p.o. in 25% cremophor EL in water. Is VX0765 directly soluble at 10mg/ml in 25% cremophor in water? How to formulate it for in vivo use in mice?
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SOI THAI at DESA PARK WATERFRONT
At recent I attended the opening of a new Thai restaurant by the name of Soi Thai located at The WaterFront, Desa Park City. When I was there I noticed the modern contemporary with simplicity interior, purple, pink and white in colours painted the whole scene. Soi Thai Restaurant a member of Pulai Group offers a great delicious selection of authnertic Thai cuisine. Just to name a few, Thai Red Curry with Roasted duck, Thai style Otak-Otak, Choo-Chee Thai Red Curry Deep Fried Siakap Fish, Signature Fire Pot with Seafood Tom Yam and Steamed Siakap with Lime and Chilli Sauce.
@ THE LAUNCHING with Ribbon Cutting
Every single time of my visit to any Thai restaurant, the drink that I must order will be their iced cube Pandan Water. A simple fragrant water drink laced with fregrant pandan leafs. During my earlier visit before the launching, I was recommended to this delicious Thai Iced Tea. It was as delicious as it looked. It was rather addictive.
During my earleir tasting visit, I tried their deep fried Thai money bag which was interesting and yet surprising. I just like the crisp of the pastry while the fillings kept me going. It was moist and deliciously done, while dippin it inot the Thai chilli sauce just added the intensity. It was good, makes a great entry for the start.
POMELO SALAD seems to be a fun dish to enjoy, a very refreshing salad that contain a lot of bursting juices. Here it served with huge chunck of pomelo glaced with light Thai chilli sauce and toasted with fresh poarched shrimps. Simple and tasty.
The SEAFOOD TOM YAM was another attraction here at Soi Thai, cooked with fresh natural ingredients and herbs. The Tom Yam was done to my liking, very refreching in taste.
The otak-otak here shined with birght orange in colour and was prepared in cubes while contained over a banana leafs. Taste very refreshing as fresh herbs are put into play. Tasty I think!
Just love their RED DUCK CURRY, having a good red curry sauce played an important role in this dish. It also flavoured the roasted duck. If you ask me how it fare? My anwer would, Just rerfectly deloicious!
The restaurant does fabulous desserts, Mango Sticky Rice topped with Coconut Milk, Steamed Sweet Banana topped with Vanilla Ice Cream, Jackfruit in Coconut Milk and many more installed. I tasted their sweet poarched tapoica with cocnut milk which was favourite . . . . . . .truly a enjoyable meal, Sidney Kan . . . must try!
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Wednesday, October 21, 2015
The Beginning and the End of the Day...
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Beautiful captures, Grace! I do feel so much sadness/loss in your posts and just want you to know that I send a lot of love and hugs to you! You are such a wonderful woman/friend even across all the miles!ReplyDelete
Beautiful photos Grace. Once again you seem to be in mourning, so sorry for your loss. xxxReplyDelete
Wonderful night shot.ReplyDelete
Your dear heart is also a sure thing to my way of thinking! May life be sweet, mon amiReplyDelete
It is a sad time for us all - I find it hard to believe Birdman is gone.ReplyDelete
what? birdman...my heart just sank...ReplyDelete
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I actually went over to Portland DP today because I thought it was weird that he hadn't posted. That's when I saw the comments and I just couldn't believe it. Your post is very fitting Grace and the morning colours are lovely.ReplyDelete
Amen....well said. Two beautiful photos to enhance the message too!ReplyDelete
I'm embarrassed that I didn't get it...that I didn't understand. Now I'm feeling devastated that Birdman has passed. It's hard to believe that it's really true.ReplyDelete
Lovely evening captures. Good thoughts sent to the heavens!ReplyDelete
Schönes Bild vom Sonnenaufgang.ReplyDelete
These two images are incredibly beautiful and capture so well the beginning and ending of the day. Of course, it helps when you've got such a backgrounds to photograph!ReplyDelete
Birdman and I had planned to get together on one of his Florida visits but that didn't work out so I was hoping it might happen this year. Not to be. So much sadness and sorrow.
Beautiful views. I was stunned to see the news when I checked Bob's page earlier.ReplyDelete
Beautiful photos Grace.ReplyDelete
Great photos and I especially like the dawn one.ReplyDelete
Beautiful pictures, apart from sunrise and sunset we can always rely on you for a lovely picture...ReplyDelete
Beautiful shots of a beautiful city!ReplyDelete
Great shots. I especially like the night reflections in the water.ReplyDelete
Beautiful photos and sad news. I didn't know about Birdman's passing until I read your post. I'm feeling quite bereft.ReplyDelete
The sun will rise without one of us tomorrow. How very sad Grace.ReplyDelete
Two beautiful views. All you can rely on in England is that the clouds get lighter in the morning and darker at night; the sun has appears occasionally.ReplyDelete
I´m so sorry you have a loss, big hugs from herre, Grace.ReplyDelete
And... beautiful shots of a beautiful place to be...
So many quiet words between your beautiful sunrise and sunset. Such a wonderful offering of love to the Port City Birdman.ReplyDelete
For a country boy I sure love your city lights.ReplyDelete
prachtig om het allebei te zien.ReplyDelete
I see mostly only the end of the day...ReplyDelete
eautiful pictures, Grace !
Two magical shots.ReplyDelete
Absolutely gorgeous work Grace!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 11:31 PM
Wow - what gorgeous lilacs in your sky!ReplyDelete
Looks pretty both day and night.ReplyDelete
Tomorrow will be beautiful too.
They are both great shots!ReplyDelete
The sun comes up?ReplyDelete
Can I question this....?
Helloooo ? Everything ok? Now I'm just going to start wondering when there isn't a new post up on a DP blog...ReplyDelete
I can't decide which one I like best. Both are beautiful!ReplyDelete
The sun rise always, but always it can not be seen ..ReplyDelete
Wonderful contrasts in these two photos..
Astonishing pictures....I like the one reflecting all the lights in the water, it's amazing!ReplyDelete
Phew. You are out and about at 5:20something am??? Hmmmm... How I wish I had that courage! :-)ReplyDelete
Absolutely gorgeous shots Grace.ReplyDelete
The evening photo with reflections is spectacular. Yes, life is too short and too fragile and too unpredictable! Like you I will miss my daily visits from Birdman and my comments on his post.ReplyDelete
My favourite hours of the day, although I must confess I'm not a (very) morning person... :-) Great shots!ReplyDelete
My favourite moments! AriannaReplyDelete
Très beau, j'aime le coucher du soleil et tes photos sont très belles !ReplyDelete
Two really lovely scenes, both at their best when it is dark.ReplyDelete
Yes, it is a year now since Birdman left. R.I.P. Birdman.ReplyDelete
I am sure he is telling us to go out explore and love all good things in life, to be kind and care about all what is important as best as we can.
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Welcome to my Month in Numbers for April. I am joining in with Julie at Notes on Paper for the 3rd time.
Now that the weather has improved I have my gardening mojo back! As you can see from my recent posts I am planting a new border – so I bought 8 plants this month. They have all been planted, I'll do another blog post about them soon.
I have sown 7 different types of plant in the greenhouse: basil, beetroot, climbing bean, cosmos, spinach, sunflower and sweetcorn.
I am still sewing up a storm and have made 3 items of clothing this month, including the 2 baby outfits I showed you earlier. I decided that I needed to build my fabric stash so bought 29.2 metres of fabric! This is a picture of the fabric I bought yesterday in Brighton. I visited 3 shops, Fabricland, C&H Fabrics and Ditto Fabrics and bought 9 different fabrics. I also ordered 2 fabrics from eBay (not shown here), 1 of which is horrible, but was only £1 per metre!
I have crotcheted another 12 squares this month. Here's a photo of 43 of them taken 10 days ago. I have since crotcheted another 5 squares to total 48.
Due to it being Easter I needed to make space amongst the craft clutter in my dining room to eat! I sorted out some unwanted stash to sell and posted 5 parcels. The cost of posting parcels is now astronomical! This parcel cost £8 to post!
Can't leave without showing you the 4 Easter rabbits that have been sitting on the sideboard! 1 of them has been very naughty and had to be turned around to face the other way. I can tell you that he has now been well and truly EATEN! Now there are only 3!
And finally, I have my photography mojo back too! This month I took 217 photos!!
Do pop over to Julie's blog to see all the other Month In Numbers.


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April 23, 2014 --The Consumer Product Safety Commission says 800,000 Summer Infant video monitors are under recall.
The rechargeable battery inside can overheat and rupture, posing a burn hazard.
There have been 22 reports of overheated and ruptured batteries, including smoke and minor property damage.
The hand-held, color video monitors were sold with a matching camera and A/C adaptors at Babies "R'' Us, online and other retailers from about February 2010 through 2012 for $150 to $350. The batteries are about 1 ½ inches tall by 2 ¼ inches wide and are ¼ inches thick, black, and marked with TCL on the batteries' lower right corner.
Consumers can contact Summer Infant for a replacement battery at 800-426-8627 or online at http://www.summerinfant.com.
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Canadian blackness doesn't have a face: it doesn't have a publicly acknowledged history, colour, body, culture, politics, sound, or texture. To be black in Canada is almost always challenged by what it means to be black in the United States. Surely, Canadians know more about Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, the poster children for not only the Civil Rights Movement, but in many ways, contemporary black consciousness in its entirety – than the Canadian black experience.
The contributions of African-Americans to not only black heritage, but overall human history, are undeniable. But what about Africville – the community outside of Halifax composed almost entirely of black families, evicted in the 1960s to make way for a suspension bridge – and the park that it has now become? What about Canada's history of slavery? And the Coloured Hockey League in the Maritimes? These are the untold and untaught stories of Canadian black history.
Neil Donaldson, aka Logikal Ethix, is a hip-hop artist and founder of Stolen From Africa, a global Toronto-based movement with a Montreal chapter that promotes historical awareness and cultural empowerment through programs that include community outreach and alternative media. In an interview, Donaldson expressed his appreciation of how Black History Month recognizes the contributions of black Canadians, but pointed out that "often times, it's done on the surface level."
"We like to have this image that we're all holding hands and singing 'Kumbaya,' but it's not even like that," he explained. On the contrary, Canada has downplayed a great number of its injustices towards its black citizens. "If you look at Africville, it was a human rights violation. They were bulldozed off their land." According to Donaldson, these types of things are ignored because of their negative connotations.
The Coloured Hockey League and the black roots of hockey, which predate the NHL, are further examples of something that has been frozen out of Canada's shared memories; the CHL has still yet to be acknowledged by Toronto's Hockey Hall of Fame. Donaldson explained the effects of this on his conception of the sport as a young child: "When I was younger I loved playing hockey but it was known as a white sport and I felt discouraged." He affirmed that "if information like this was more documented in history textbooks, that would help with self-esteem and a sense of belonging."
The effects of omitting black history from textbooks thus go much deeper than just distorting the historical record. What these books tell those of us that aren't included in their narratives is that our history doesn't matter, and consequently, that we don't matter either.
This year's Black History Month, now marking its twentieth anniversary in Quebec, is themed "Reclaim Our History, Reclaim Our Values," and will feature activities ranging from discussion to plays, live music, film screenings, photography and more.
Michael Farkas, president of the Round Table on Black History Month, and a community activist who works at Little Burgundy's Youth in Motion, stressed that the theme of this year's month is important especially because of the artificiality and distraction that pervades our society. "It's to remind us that we're made by our history, we're molded by our history and that within this history, we've grown as human beings with solid values that have helped us grow over the years," Farkas said. His unapologetic use of "we," "us," and "our" isn't meant to exclude. "It's very universal," says Farkas, "meaning, our history is your history. Your values are our values.'
How, then, do we, and how should we, acknowledge our shared histories and values each and every February? Does the designation of a single month to commemorate black Canadians further marginalize Canadian black heritage?
According to Donaldson, Black History Month is an opportunity to mobilize, connect with others and maintain those relationships for the rest of the year – not necessarily something that ends on March 1. "For me, Black History Month is every month. This is my life. This is not a trend. This is what I do."
For more information on Black History Month, visit montrealblackhistorymonth.com


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Bioavailability of Nutrients for Animals
1st Edition
Amino Acids, Minerals, Vitamins
This practical book provides crucial information necessary to formulate diets with appropriate amounts of amino acids, minerals, and vitamins. The factors that influence how well animals obtain these critical nutrients and methods for determining bioavailability are reviewed in this comprehensive text. In addition, data from both ruminants and nonruminants are included as well as established estimates of bioavailability for particular feed stuffs and feed supplements.
Graduate students, faculty and researchers in animal sciences and animal feeding and nutrition. This book should be bought by members of the animals husbandry industry and used by the American Society of Animal Science, the American Dairy Science Association, and the American Feed Industry Association.
Table of Contents
Foreword. Preface. Introduction.
R.C. Littell, A.J. Lewis, and P.R. Henry, Statistical Evaluation of Bioavailability Assays.
A.J. Lewis and H.S. Bayley, Amino Acid Bioavailability.
A.J. Lewis and D.H. Baker, Bioavailability of D-Amino Acids and DL-Hydroxy Methionine.
C.B. Ammerman, Methods for Estimation of Mineral Bioavailability.
J.H. Soares, Jr., Calcium Bioavailability.
P.R. Henry, Cobalt Bioavailability.
D.H. Baker and C.B. Ammerman, Copper Bioavailability.
E.R. Miller and C.B. Ammerman, Iodine Bioavailability.
P.R. Henry and E.R. Miller, Iron Bioavailability.
P.R. Henry and S.D. Benz, Magnesium Bioavailability.
P.R. Henry, Manganese Bioavailability.
J.H.Soares, Jr., Phosphorus Bioavailability.
E.R. Miller, Potassium Bioavailability.
P.R. Henry and C.B. Ammeman, Selenium Bioavailability.
P.R. Henry, Sodium and Chlorine Bioavailability.
P.R. Henry and C.B. Ammerman, Sulfur Bioavailability.
D.H. Baker and C.B. Ammerman, Zinc Bioavailability.
D.H. Baker, Vitamin Bioavailability. Appendix. Subject Index.
- No. of pages:
- 441
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Academic Press 1995
- Published:
- 10th July 1995
- Imprint:
- Academic Press
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780080527871
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780120562503
About the Editor
Clarence Ammerman
Affiliations and Expertise
University of Florida, Gainesville, U.S.A.
David Baker
Professor David Baker has published widely in the field of Library and Information Studies, with eighteen monographs and over 100 articles to his credit. He has spoken worldwide at numerous conferences, led workshops and seminars. His other key professional interest and expertise has been in the field of human resources, where he has also been active in major national projects.
Affiliations and Expertise
Pennsylvania State University, University Park, USA
Austin Lewis
Affiliations and Expertise
University of Nebraska, Lincoln, U.S.A.


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In 1939, the Roper Organization asked people to choose from five statements giving their feeling about New York City. In 1992, they repeated the same question. The distribution of responses:
1939 1992
one of the best places in the world
in which to work and live 10% 4%
a good place to visit for a short time
but I wouldn't want to work or live there 47% 45%
a good place to work & make money
but no place to live 11% 10%
a good place in which to live but no
place to be in business 1% 1%
one of the worst places in the world
in which to work or live 8% 21%
Don't know 22% 18%
The three mixed responses were about equally common on both occasions, but there was a big decline in "one of the best" and big increase in "one of the worst." In 1992, New York had just finished a couple of bad decades--it would be interesting to repeat the question today and see if its reputation has bounced back.


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Twin Study Reveals Genetic Link to Musical Pitch Recognition
Variation in the ability of humans to recognize musical pitch appears to be primarily due to highly heritable differences in auditory neural functions. These functions are not measured by conventional audiologic methods, according to the lead article in Science, March 9, 2001.
Controlling for environmental differences, two teams in an international collaboration employed a twin study to determine the extent to which genes and/or environment influence musical pitch recognition ability. A twin study can discriminate the effects of environment from those of genes. The collaboration between scientists at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders and a team at the Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology Unit, St. Thomas' Hospital in London employed an updated Distorted Tunes Test (DTT) and a standard Five Minute Hearing Test (FMHT) to help identify subjects with possible confounding hearing loss.
The DTT was developed in the 1940s, but was updated and validated for the current U.S. and British populations. To test the validity of the updated DTT, first, 50 unrelated males and 50 unrelated females were tested on the new DTT. The distribution scores on males and females did not differ. Test and re-test scores on the same individual were highly correlated, which confirmed that the updated DTT is reproducible in individuals.
The updated DTT was recorded on a compact disc and presented to all subjects in the same setting. Subjects were presented with 26 short popular melodies, ranging in length from 12 to 26 notes. Tunes were presented once, and after each presentation, subjects were asked to score whether the melody was correct or incorrect and whether they were familiar or unfamiliar with that melody.
A total of 284 female Caucasian twin pairs, 136 identical and 148 non-identical twins aged 18-74, participated in the study. The twins were part of an ongoing study of common complex diseases, were unaware of the specific hypothesis tested, and were not screened for IQ, musical training or musical experience.
Following the FMHT and the DTT, the teams subjected the data to genetic model fitting techniques using a structural equation modeling package. This was applied to determine estimates of the genetic and environmental factors. Model fitting allows separation of the observed phenotypic variance into additive or dominant genetic components and common and unique environment. The last also includes measurement error.
Heritability estimates the extent to which variation in a trait in a population can be explained by genetic variation. Heritability for pitch recognition was estimated at 71 to 80 percent, depending upon how subjects were categorized. No dominant genetic effect nor significant effect of shared environment was detected. The heritability estimates observed for measures of deficit in pitch perception were very substantial and are high or higher than those for many complex traits in humans.
Dennis Drayna, lead author of the paper and a special expert, Section on Genetics of Human Communication, Laboratory of Molecular Biology at NIDCD, notes, "Since the FMHT serves as a rough estimate of peripheral hearing, its poor correlation with DTT suggests that musical pitch perception is largely independent of peripheral hearing. This would mean that variation in pitch perception originates in portions of the auditory system that are not dependent upon peripheral hearing," adding, "the next important steps are finding the number of genes involved and the relative effects of those genes."
"Drs. Drayna (NIDCD) and Spector (St. Thomas') have demonstrated the importance of applying genetic approaches to biochemical or cellular mechanisms underlying neural function. Genetic modeling will yield substantial new understanding of the mechanisms applied to human communication research," said James F. Battey Jr., M.D., Director of NIDCD.
The Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology Unit, St. Thomas' Hospital, uncovers the genetic basis of common diseases and traits associated with aging using twins. The unit has already made progress on the genetic basis of a number of diseases, including osteoporosis, back pain, osteoarthritis, cataract, obesity, blood clotting, hypertension and asthma.
NIDCD conducts and supports research and research training in the normal mechanisms and diseases and disorders of human communication. Within NIDCD's research efforts, scientists are using molecular genetics to understand both the normal and disease processes of human communication and the effects of inheritance and environment on those processes. NIDCD is one of the Institutes of the National Institutes of Health.


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Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Guest Blogging
I'm guest blogging today at Christine Fonseca's blog. The article talks about learning from our failures and the management of goals for writers. Check out the post here.
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I love your use of graphics and admire your ability to write flash fiction. I have never tried my hand at that and it works so well with blogging.Replies
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Flash fiction turned out to be a fun challenge that keeps me writing even when I don't have time for anything else. Some come out better than others, and some produced ideas that I'd like to take further.
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A group of charity swimmers are waiting to hear if a relay across the Firth of Clyde will enter the record books. The Arran TrooNautics completed the first official 16-mile open water swim from Arran to Troon last Saturday.
The two teams of mainland swimmers set off before sunrise at 5.18am and arrived at Barassie beach after sunset, 15 hours, 19 minutes later at 8.37pm. The air temperature was quite brisk and the water temperature was a chilly 13 degrees, rising to 14 degrees during the day.


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Collegeville Historic Locations
The following historic locations are located in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Please select a historic place in Collegeville to view detailed information including address information, historical signifiance, and much more.
Pennsylvania Historic Places
|Kuster Mill
On Skippack Creek at Mill Rd. and Water St. Rd.
Collegeville, PA
Single Dwelling, Agricultural Outbuildings, Manufacturing Facility
|Perikomen Bridge Hotel
Main St. and Rt. 29
Collegeville, PA
|Perkiomen Bridge
Ridge Pike over Perkiomen Creek
Collegeville, PA
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The Food Pantry will be open for business and serving the neighborhood. Want to get involved? Message Lee Argo and he will get you plugged in.
Changing the way people think about God.
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Talk As Dirty As You Want And I Will Do The Same
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A-mother fuckin-men! This is a rule I live my life by and to those who cannot take it or try and censor me, go fuck yourselves! If you think I mean you any harm, you don't know me AT ALL!


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Cafe World Spices: Everything you need to know
Get ready to kick it up a notch around your virtual kitchens. After a short delay, Cafe World's spices have officially arrived, but accessing them requires a few extra steps. First, you'll need to complete your spice rack by collecting all of the jars, lids and boards. If you don't have the patience to wait, you'll be able to buy whatever leftover items you need.
Once the rack's ready to go -- you'll receive a notification that your spices have arrived. That's where the second task comes in -- to access the spices, you need a friend to help you open the shipment. That can be done by posting a notice on your Facebook wall, asking friends to help. Once they give the assist, the spice rack magically opens.
The spice rack contains seven spices total, each acting a 'boost' for your good. The spices and their magic powers are as follows: Super Salt, adds 5% more servings; Power Pepper, Adds 10% more servings, , Onehour Thyme, speeds cook time 1 hour; Sixhour Thyme, speeds cook time 6 hours; Instant Tyme, Makes a dish ready instantly and Salvage Sage, removes spoil from a dish. The Mystery Spice boost varies (we used it and it shaved five minutes cooking time off the dish), and these must be gifted by friends.
To use the spices, on the spice rack icon, which will display all of your available spices. Click 'Use It' under the spice of choice and then drag it over the dish that needs to be spiced. Once the dish has been spiced, you'll receive a notification confirming that the boost has been activated.
The Spice Rack also includes a Spice Market, where players can purchase new spices for coins or using Cafe Cash, depending on the Spice. Super Salt and Power Pepper cost 1,800 coins to 30,000 coins, depending on how many you buy, the other cost anywhere from 2 Cafe Cash to 145 Cafe Cash. The Instant Thyme costs the most, just because it makes your dishes ready instantly and, well, that's almost makes Cafe World too easy. As mentioned earlier, the Mystery Spice must be gifted from friends.
And that, fellow virtual chefs, sums up the new spice features in the game. From what we've seen so far, this new feature seems to add a nice new level of complexity to Zynga's popular restaurant sim, which continues to hold the number two spot as the most popular game on Facebook.


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Josh Dallas Holds His Mom's Hand After Baby Oliver's Birth!
Josh Dallas holds his mom's hand while stepping out on Wednesday afternoon (June 4) in West Hollywood, Calif.
The 32-year-old Once Upon a Time was sporting a scruffy beard and it appears he hasn't shaved since the birth of his son Oliver last week!
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Josh Dallas
Josh's wife Ginnifer Goodwin reportedly used the same doctor to deliver the baby as Kim and Kourtney Kardashian. You will remember him from many episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians.
10+ pictures inside of Josh Dallas stepping out with his mom…