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Nick Clegg has already sold the pass on onshore wind even before negotiations with the Conservatives have begun for a new Government. Nick Clegg has announced that he will agree to cut-off incentives for onshore wind as part of a new agreement with the Conservatives. Given that the Lib Dems seem only likely to make a Parliamentary difference by propping up a Cameron Government one wonders just how much the Lib Dems much prized green commitments are really worth. Practically nothing, it seems. The Lib Dems are poised to plough a future now as little more than a fading liberal fringe of the Tories. And a very ineffective fringe at that! They will accept a referendum on the EU (which will only strengthen UKIP either way) and now, when it comes to energy, they will do little more than embellish (if at all) what the Conservatives would do anyway.
See http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/nick-clegg/11580558/Nick-Clegg-could-back-Tory-plans-to-end-onshore-wind-subsidies.html
No doubt the Lib Dems will change their tune and go on about how they are supporting offshore wind and a few solar pv panels on rooftops, and we'll hear all sorts of nonsense about how onshore wind is no longer necessary (I await the newspeak in accordance with this to emerge from Ed Davey's lips soon!). Of course the reality is, that with tough Treasury limits on spending, that there will be a big decline in the amount of new electricity generated from renewable energy. That is because onshore wind (and also ground mounted solar pv) are a lot cheaper than the other renewables, and so refusing to spend money on them will reduce the amount of renewable energy that will be generated. There's no way around that, and the Lib Dems will be leading the apologies for this outcome.
The Lib Dems notion of the environment being a 'red line' for negotiations with David Cameron is not only meaningless, but a joke. A sad, pathetic joke at that in terms of what they have previously said about the importance of onshore wind!
The attitude of Nick Clegg seems to be: if the Tories need the Lib Dems to get a Commons majority, we'll join them. Of course they would consider cooperating with Labour - but only in circumstances when the Labour Party could do without their votes anyway! Given that the Liberal Democrat commitments on renewable energy overlap with Labour's anyway, they will make little difference here. So, in short, a vote for the Liberal Democrat, if it has any effect, will be to weaken the green energy agenda through supporting a Conservative Government, and in doing so converting what should be a pro-onshore wind energy Commons majority into one that stops it.
The standard progressive wisdom of many has been to say that in a constituency contest where the leading candidates are clearly a Lib Dem and a Conservatives a green vote should plump for the Lib Dem as the better/lesser evil. But if there's no significant difference any more on energy, what is the point? The Green Party has the closest to the original Lib Dem policy of course (anti-nuke, pro-onshore wind) so they would be a logical choice!
The long term prospects for the Lib Dems are now dire under Nick Clegg's leadership. Indeed the party is now threatened with the sort of near extinction it had during the 1930s - that is if it does another coalition with David Cameron (in the 1930s much of the Liberal Party were absorbed into the Conservatives as supporters of the 'National' Government). It will increasingly be seen as an irrelevance with people like Nick Clegg absorbed in all but name into the Conservative Party. Nick clearly sees his future as somebody who depends on mobilising the Tory vote behind him in Sheffield Hallam to survive - and more and more his orange turns blue! It's back to the 1930s in more ways than one!


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Assassin's Creed II
UBISOFT's Assassin's Creed II Launch Date for Australia:
19th November 2009 for PS3 and Xbox 360
- but unfortunately delayed til 2010 for PC.
Patrice Desilets – the creative director of Assassin's Creed II talks about the game and gives us an idea of how well made this game really is.. fascinating actually. Take a look at the video on assassinscreed.uk.ubi.com.
Assassins Creed II Black Edition – Exclusive to EB Games!
- Platform: Play Station 3
- Category: Action
- Release date: 19/11/09
- Rare "Master Assassin" upgrade Ezio figurine: This highly collectible figurine produced in limited quantities introduces a unique and powerful
design of upgraded Assassin cloak that Ezio will only access in the advanced stages of the adventure.
- 3 in-game bonus quests: Enter and explore the Renaissances most prestigious monuments to reveal mysterious unique artifacts hidden within their walls:
- Palazzo Medicis in Florence
- Santa Maria Dei Frari In Venice
- Arsenal Shipyard Warehouse In Venice
- Conspiracy book: This unique piece of art regroups exclusive development team insights on the game art, story and background, revealing secret faces of the Assassin's Creed overarching conspiracy. The 64 pages book comes with finely crafted leather style hardcover and parchment finish pages.
- Game Soundtrack by Jesper Kyd (British Academy of Film and Television Arts nominee for "2009 Best original score in a game")
- All videos, behind-the-scene interviews and e-goodies about Assassin's Creed II
- Collectible black packaging featured with unique authenticity holographic signature
- Black Edition Text and Images pasted from www.ebgames.com.au.
Discover an intriguing & fascinating new epic story of power, revenge and conspiracy set in a pivotal moment of History: the Italian Renaissance.
- The lineage continues…introducing Ezio, the new Assassin
- Experience the freedom and immersion of an all new open world and mission structure
- Master the art of the assassin with all new weapons and instruments created by Leonardo Da Vinci himself.
Looking forward to it!

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Podium has Arrived
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In September, we were excited to launch Podium - our brand new online social media education resource. Podium is made up of 6 courses and 40 videos, for free – These short, tactical videos offer tips and strategies on the fundamentals of social media marketing, including content marketing and social advertising. Podium courses are currently only available in English, but we will be working on expanding the courses in the future.
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Ambassador of the Month
This quarter we launched our Ambassador of the month program. Each month we will highlight one Ambassador for the special work they have done in advocating for Hootsuite. Congratulation to the past winner:
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Enrico Giubertoni, @buzzes - September
Upcoming News - Podium discounts
As part of the #HootAmb family we want to extend employee pricing on the Podium certificate. We are working hard to make this a reality and expect to see a discount option in early October. If you have already got certified, don't worry! We will be able to refund you.
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Here's a graduation look that I did over the weekend. If you keep up with my blog, she should look familiar. Here are some pictures of the beautiful Donna and her beautiful mom. The makeup done on Donna is a simple look that adds natural color to her face. It's not too bare, but not too dramatic. Wanted something that would add just a pop of color. This works especially well with brown eyes. On mom, we also wanted to do a look that was natural and lightened up her eyes. She doesn't usually wear too much makeup so this was perfect for her since it was very neutral.
Here's what I used:
On the graduate
-Clinique Moisture Surge
-Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
-Bare Escentuals Foundation in Tan
-Bare Escentuals Tinted Mineral Veil
-NARS Orgasm Blush
-Urban Decay Primer Potion
-NYX Highlight (all over as a base color)
-Physician's Formula Baked Sands ES (lightest color on inner 1/2 of the lid & as highlight)
-Loreal HIP Shadow Duo (purple on outer 1/2 of the lid)
-Loreal HIP Shadow Due (brown in crease)
-Loreal Hip Cream Liner in black
-Estee Lauder Mascara in Black
-MAC Lipglass in C-Thru
On Mom
-Smashbox Photo Finish Primer
-Revlon Colorstay Liquid Foundation in Natural Tan
-Bare Escentuals Tinted Mineral Veil
-NARS Orgasm Blush
-Urban Decay Primer Potion
-NYX ES in Champagne (all over lid)
-MAC Woodwinked (outer v & crease)
-NYX Highlight (highlight)
Hope you liked it!
Leilani :P


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Music Appreciation Fest: Volume 1 - The Kinks
Introduction to MUSIC APPRECIATION FEST
"Music Appreciation Fest" [Copyright 2009] is an ongoing article designed by me, Ryan Severns (AKA SevDiggity). This ongoing article will be composed of VOLUMES that feature various artists, covering bands & solo artists of any and all styles, covering artists of various levels of popularity, as well as covering music from various time periods.
"Music Appreciation Fest" [MAF] has a mission to open the eyes & ears of all people to some great music, even if it is outside of the box of favorites. Many times, we close off our minds to certain styles of music, certain time periods of music, and/or certain artists for whatever reason we provide, but this limits the experience that music can and will provide for us. If we can think outside the box, so to speak, to allow ourselves to gain something from all types of music, from all time periods, and from any artists, we may be able to have a positive experience that would never have occurred without first being open to it. This does not mean that you should give up what you believe in or not have your own musical preferences, but to simply allow yourself to experience new sounds & sights that may open you up to a more fulfilling musical experience. In turn, this will enhance your overall life experience, helping you to grow and discover things in life you may not have ever experienced otherwise.
A personal example of my own "Music Appreciation Fest" in my life:
I used to talk about how much I absolutely hated country music. No matter what lyrics, no matter which artists, no matter the time period of the music, I could not stand to hear it for a second. But what I have discovered is that I didn't so much hate it as I did just not appreciate it. I have grown to respect the musical talent of the artists vocally and instrumentally. I have grown in understanding the roots of various country music. After graduating from Ohio University with a Bachelor's degree in Music Education/Choral Emphasis, I have become exposed to various styles of country music, so I no longer put it all into one genre. I have grown to absolutely love certain country songs, such as "Amazed" by Lonestar, "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus, and pretty much every song performed by Nickel Creek, a band that plays what some call "New Grass" music, a form of bluegrass with more complex, modern rhythms. My sister began to love country music after attending college based on her own experiences, and she shared music with me that she has loved, such as music by the Dixie Chicks and music by Garth Brooks. And even though I still prefer other styles of music to those I have discovered in country music, I have grown to appreciate a great deal of it, and I can honestly say that it has enhanced my life as a person, as a musician, as a singer, as a songwriter, and as a music producer.
In each volume of "Music Appreciation Fest", you will be provided with valuable information on the featured band or musical artist. This information may be from encyclopedia sources, interviews, word of mouth from my own experiences (from family members, friends, etc)
Also, you will be able to view at least one video and/or listen to at least one musical recording of a featured musical artist or band. In "Music Appreciation Fest: Volume 1", the featured band is "The Kinks."
Here is an old video of The Kinks performing their classic hit, "You Really Got Me."
"You Really Got Me" - Written & Performed by The Kinks
Information provided by Wikipedia
Ray Davies Feb 1964–1996 lead vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, keyboards, lead songwriting
Dave Davies Feb 1964–1996 lead guitar, harmony vocals, occasional lead vocals and songwriting
Mick Avory Feb 1964–1984 drums and percussion
Pete Quaife Feb 1964–June 1966, Nov 1966–Mar 1969 bass guitar, backup vocals
Nicky Hopkins 1965–1968 keyboards (session)
John Dalton June–Nov 1966, Apr 1969–1976, 1978 bass guitar, backup vocals
John Gosling 1970–1978 keyboards
Andy Pyle 1976–1978 bass guitarGordon
John Edwards 1978 keyboards, backup vocals
Jim Rodford 1978–1996 bass guitar, backup vocals
Ian Gibbons 1979–1989, 1993–1996 keyboards, backup vocals
Bob Henrit 1984–1996 drums and percussion
Mark Haley 1989–1993 keyboards, backup vocals
A Brief History of "The Kinks"
To start here is a lil' information about "The Kinks" that I found to be very interesting that my dad shared with me:
The Kinks used to be "The Ravens" but changed their name. In the early days Davies took to wearing mismatched outfits; someone took note of one clashing ensemble at a recording session and labeled him a "kink." Davies explained to Small: "He meant it as a put-down, but I thought, "Why not use the name?" Thus the Ravens became the Kinks, just in time for the release of their first album, You Really Got Me, which in 1964 was issued in the United States on the Reprise label.
Here is some information provided by Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia source.
The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, by brothers Ray and Dave Davies in 1964. Categorized in the United States as a British Invasion band, The Kinks are recognized as one of the most important and influential rock acts of the era. Their music was influenced by a wide range of genres, including rhythm and blues, British music hall, folk, and country. The group initially consisted of Ray Davies (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Dave Davies (lead guitar, vocals), Pete Quaife (bass guitar, backup vocals), and Mick Avory (drums and percussion). The Davies brothers were the only members who performed in the band throughout its 32 years. Avory left in 1984, the result of a dispute with Dave Davies, and was replaced on drums by Bob Henrit. John Dalton played bass for part of 1966 after Quaife was injured in a car accident, and joined as a full-time member when Quaife left to set up his own band in 1969. Dalton remained until the late 1970s, when he was replaced by Jim Rodford. The Kinks were accompanied by various keyboardists, most notably Nicky Hopkins (for studio sessions only), from 1965 to 1968, and John Gosling, from 1970 to 1978.
The Kinks first came to prominence in 1964 with their third single, "You Really Got Me", written by Ray Davies. It became an international hit, topping the charts in the United Kingdom and reaching the Top 10 in the United States. Between the mid-1960s and early 1970s, the group released a string of commercially and critically successful singles and LPs, and gained a reputation for songs and concept albums reflecting English culture and lifestyle, fuelled by Ray Davies' observational writing style. Albums such as Face to Face, Something Else, The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society, Arthur, Lola versus Powerman and the Moneygoround, and Muswell Hillbillies, along with their accompanying singles, are considered amongst the most influential recordings of the period. The band's subsequent theatrical concept albums met with less success, but the band experienced a revival during the New Wave era—groups such asThe Jam, The Knack, and The Pretenders covered their songs, helping to boost The Kinks' record sales. In the 1990s, Britpop acts such as Blur and Oasis cited the band as a major influence. The Kinks broke up in 1996, a result of the commercial failures of their last few albums and creative tension between the Davies brothers.
The Kinks had five Top 10 singles on the US Billboard chart. Nine of their albums charted in the Top 40. In the UK, the group had fourteen Top 20 singles on the New Musical Express chart along with five Top 10 albums. Among numerous honours, they received the Ivor Novello Award for "Outstanding Service to British Music". In 1990, their first year of eligibility, the original four members of The Kinks were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
If you are interested in more information on the history of "The Kinks", please refer to the Wikipedia, free encyclopedia, source at:
British rock describes a wide variety of forms of music made in the United Kingdom, which became what is known as the "British Invasion" around 1964
Who is your favorite "British Rock Band"?
Leave Some GRAFFITI :)
The Kinks mastered the power chord early on. Case in point "you really got me" that riff is simply yet catchy
http://www.elitetone.com/fillmore.html as more about early music


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I thought I show you these before more than a month passes and I don't see the point in showing you these. I'm having mixed feelings about this area of Miami, which has now become yet another tourist attraction. Long gone are the days when no one dared walk on this part of the city. You might be thinking isn't it a good idea the area got "cleaned up?"
Well, that is where my mixed feelings fall. Quite contradictory I know, but it will soon become yet another strip mall,, and that is what I don't like about it. Plus apparently rents are becoming ridiculously high, and all the galleries that were here before all the "street art" took over, now have to relocate.
This particular wall made a great backdrop for this family picture.
This was the wall I wanted to see and the reason for visiting Wynwood this time. I have encountered Swoon's work in the past and have been an avid admirer ever since. This entire wall was quite impressive, and I'm glad I got to see it in person.
Pavement, lines, curb, grass, hybrids!
Wishing you a very colorful week ahead,
P.S: I really hope whoever owns this piece of land, keeps it this way, untouched, intact, etc... (below)


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Recruitment Agencies in Bloomsbury, London, Greater London
The district of Bloomsbury is a small but prosperous area of central London which is well known for its green park squares and historic writers, philosophers and artists. It is still home to the now global Bloomsbury Publishing and is part of the borough of Camden.
The areas streets are full of industries which make Bloomsbury their elite base, from healthcare to education organisations, which offer many employment opportunities to the capitals bursting population.
The headquarters of a number of University of London departments are found here, along with some of its college buildings, such as the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and University College London.
Careers and transport links in Bloomsbury
The wealthy district is also home to the famous Great Ormond Street Hospital and the British Medical Association, among other leaders in this field, bringing with it the most senior and qualified of staff.
Recruitment agencies also feature jobs within the tourism industry, with the likes of the British Library and British Museum attracting hordes of visitors each week. Bloomsbury also runs into other districts which are tourist hotspots in central London, such as Covent Garden, Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street.
Workers travelling to and from Bloomsbury are equipped with excellent transport links, with a number of tube stations here and it is a hub of bus and taxi routes.
There are a lot of students who reside in the area and staff members with professional careers far outweigh the national average by about 13%. The number of people educated to the highest level is at an average which is about 20% the UK median.
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Community-Led Local Development (CLLD)
Community-Led Local Development is the update of the more than 26-year-old LEADER method. The main difference concerns the more tightly integrated approach and the diversified financing model. Until recently, allocation of LEADER programme resources for project support in rural areas only functioned with the support of European Agricultural Fund resources. Now, however, Local Action Groups in rural areas also have access to funds from the European Regional Development, Social and Fisheries Funds. As a result, the deployment of a number of funds in rural areas will create better opportunities to ensure coherence in development activities and help avoid the hurdles that resulted from the earlier limitations, which saw some areas and needs failing to get attention or funds. Thanks to the more diverse funding mechanism, the LEADER Local Action Groups can now deal with more complex rural development challenges than before – such as cooperation between the rural, fisheries and urban areas, social cohesion and essential services for rural residents, services for the disabled and ICT. Starting with the present programming period (2014-2020), the use of CLLD multi-funds has been extended to the urban dimension.
CLLD is based on three interconnected elements: local action groups (representatives of public and private local socio-economic interests), integrated local development strategies and well-defined territories. All three are subject to specific requirements laid out in the CPR, e.g. the targeted territory shall have a population of 10 000 to 150 000 inhabitants and the strategies shall include, inter alia, the objectives pursued, an analysis of the needs and potential of the area, and action and financial plans. The CPR also provides that CLLD shall be innovative in the local context and involve networking and cooperation. The European Commission has published guidelines for local actors to give them practical tools and suggestions for implementing CLLD in a range of context.


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Welcome to Highfield Equestrian at Howe. We are a family-run venue with a friendly and approachable attitude. Our aim is to provide a service for all equestrian abilities and disciplines. We offer:
Welcome to Highfield Equestrian at Howe
- Two indoor arenas with Cushion Track™ surface
- Outdoor grass arenas
- Events such as schooling evenings, team showjumping, specialist clinics, dressage
- Riding school with excellent teaching and comfortable spectators area
- Arena hire from £50 per hour
- Day and overnight stabling for competitors (please book in advance)
- Feed shop on site selling a wide range of highly competitive feeds along with a range of various equestrian items (www.howefeedstore.co.uk)
- Cafe open daily selling delicious soup, burgers, filled rolls and hot drinks.
We are open 7 days a week from 8am until 8pm (later if required). Have a look around our wonderful facilities and we hope to see you soon!


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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said US President Barack Obama vision of a Palestinian state on the borders of 1967 could leave the Jewish state indefensible.
In a statement after Obama's speech outlining Middle East strategy, Netanyahu said he expected Washington to allow Israel to keep major settlement blocs beyond the 1967 lines in the occupied West Bank, in any peace deal with the Palestinians.
The viability of a Palestinian state cannot come at the expense of Israel's existence, said a statement issued by the Israeli leader before flying to Washington for scheduled talks with Obama.
Setting out the principles of a Middle East peace settlement, Obama reaffirmed the US commitment to Israel's security. He called for a peace agreement resulting in two states, Israel and Palestine, sharing the border that existed before Israel captured the West Bank in the 1967 Middle East war.
It would include mutually agreed land swaps, he said. Netanyahu said he expects to hear a reaffirmation from President Obama of US commitments made to Israel in 2004, an allusion to a letter by former President George W. Bush suggesting Israel may keep large settlement blocs as part of any peace deal with the Palestinians.
Those commitments relate to Israel not having to withdraw to the 1967 lines, Netanyahu added. Such a border would be indefensible.
Obama's blunt language about the need to find an end to Israel's occupation of Arab land looked certain to be the crunch issue in his talks with Netanyahu.
The dream of a Jewish and democratic state cannot be fulfilled with permanent occupation, Obama said.
His emphasis on 1967 borders, while not a policy shift, went further than Obama has before in offering principles for resolving the stalemate between Israel and the Palestinians. But he stopped short of presenting a formal US peace plan.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas welcomed Obama's efforts to renew the talks with Israel that collapsed last year and made plans to convene an emergency session of Palestinian and Arab officials to weigh further steps, a senior aide said.
Saeb Erekat, a former chief negotiator with Israel, said that Abbas expresses his appreciation of the continuous efforts exerted by President Obama with the objective of resuming the permanent status talks in the hope of reaching a final status agreement.
Peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, brokered by Washington, collapsed last year when Netanyahu refused to extend a moratorium on Jewish settlement building in the West Bank and Abbas refused to carry on negotiations.
Obama's criticism of continued Israeli settlement activity sent a message to Netanyahu on the eve of their talks that Washington expects the Jewish state to make concessions.
oh come on Israeli give the poor guy a break, he has not been seen in person, or places this year, being on holiday, when the Libya crisis was going on, he's only just lifted he's head out of the sands, he has no clue as to what is happening, but he is trying poor chap, give him a break,
Like a [kit kat perhaps] lol.
Oh they did! Good job Obozo, whatever game you're playing.May 19th, 2011 - 11:49 pm 0
I'm learning yiddish and hebrew, just in case Israel decides that la Patagonia is a better place for them. !שלום-עליכם! ברוכים־הבאים and .עס פֿרײַט מיך דיך צו קענעMay 20th, 2011 - 12:12 am 0
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Well, you must have heard of pepper spray to the rescue or use of safety pins for help. The thing about pepper spray, safety pins, or similar items is that they are naturally powered by an ability to cause pain to your attacker. All you need to do is carry one of these in your handbag.
However, it is not only the women who are prey to attackers. These days, even men are prone to attacks while being mugged or acting as a witness and surely it is impossible for men to carry a pepper spray or a safety pin along with them. There is a better solution to this problem.
Have you ever considered carrying a flashlight along with you? It is of dual purpose. One is the obvious use as a light source. However, the interesting alternative use is that these can be used for self-defense. Although people underestimate the use of a flashlight, here is how flashlights are useful in this regard. Not just any flashlight but a good and powerful tactical flashlight is what will help you in your self-defense.
- It is helpful in identifying potential threats – In most cases, your attacker is going to attack you at night when there is no light, which makes it difficult for you to even understand from where you are being attacked. A good bright flashlight will help you identify your threat in low-lights, thereby eliminating the threat.
- It can be used to send SOS signals – Flashlights can also be used to send out SOS (save our souls) signals in times of distress. All you need to do is send out three short flashes, three long flashes, and three short flashes again.
- It helps to disorient your attackers at least momentarily – What happens when someone flashes a bright light on you all of sudden? Not just an attacker but even for you for that matter will feel a bit disoriented. Thus, it proves to be a useful strategy in self-defense.
- It acts as an improvised weapon – Some of the new tactical flashlights are mounted on a weapon-like tool that comes handy in cases of an emergency such as a device to strike your attackers down during an attack.
- It can be used for direct attacks – The last option is that you can simply use your flashlight to take a punch, hit your attacker, or use the sharper edge to stab your attacker.
So next time you ask yourself this question – "Should I upgrade my headlamps?" Then do not think twice, just do it as these will come in need at times you might not even imagine.…


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Because of the density and the desire to put as much ground plane on both sides of the PCB, I decided to layout the Input, Output and Power traces on the back side, which meant that via's would be necessary. Normally I avoid double sided Homebrew PCB, but sometimes they are necessary. The via's are 40 mil pads with 12 mil holes.
Homebrew PCB via's are not fun to drill or install at this scale, there are ten via's which were the last thing that I installed.
As with all of my Experimental Minima Modules, this module was created with the Homebrew PCB Toner Transfer Method on .032 board material with 1/2 oz copper clad.
|Minima's Bidirectional IF Amplifier
0.8 x 1.4 Inche PCB
The circuit powers up, and amplifies a 20MHz low level signal in both direction depending on the power connection. Actual performance numbers will be measured later in conjunction with the rest of my Minima Test Modules. According to chatter on the Minima Reflector, the gain of this stage is not anything great, but I do not remember it's expected gain.
The power connector center pin is ground, therefore moving a two pin power connector is all that is necessary to change direction for testing
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posted by Prutha Soman, last updated on November 29th, 2016 at 4:08 pm
Tonight, Bigg Boss announces that most of the rules are being broken in the Bigg Boss house. Despite Rohan being the captain, Bigg Boss is required to interfere and maintain discipline. In such situation, there's little use of that captain. He also announces that Rohan has failed at this responsibility. Owing to this, Rohan is removed from that position.
Who will be the next captain of the Bigg Boss house? Tune in to Bigg Boss 10, tonight at 10.30PM to get all your answers!
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Hyenas, by the numbers
The oldest hyena we've studied is K-Butt, who lived for nearly 17.5 years.
The lovable Bailey holds the record for our heaviest hyena, weighing in at a whopping 179 lbs. She was just under 3 feet tall at the shoulder.
Hyenas can run at 40 miles per hour for about 2 miles. For comparison, the fastest human clocked in at just over 27 miles per hour, and that was only for 100 meters. Wimp.
In the longest hyena hunt ever recorded, a hyena chased an eland for nearly 15 miles.
While the average hunting group size is 1.8 hyenas, successful zebra hunts require 10 or more hyenas. The reason? Hyenas need to call in reinforcements against male zebras, who protect their ladies fiercely and have a deadly kick.
Here in the Mara, hyenas kill 95% of the food that they eat. I bet you scavenge a heck of a lot more than 5% of your food.
Their bone-crushing bite force has been estimated at about 9000 newtons (2000 pounds), which roughly equals the force of a big NFL hit.
They have 11 distinctive vocalizations.
They can hear noises from over 6 miles away, and can probably identify odors from a distance of nearly 2 miles.
A mother hyena's milk contains 15% protein, compared to less than 1% protein in human milk. No wonder hyenas grow up fast and become big bullies!
When erect, a female hyena's pseudopenis may be up to 7 inches long. Enough said.
**Remember, we're talking about spotted hyenas...the other hyena species are strange in their own ways. Most of the info here is from our observations. The rest is from the IUCN Hyaena Specialist Group website (http://www.hyaenidae.org/) and the book The Spotted Hyena by Hans Kruuk. Both are fantastic sources of information for you hyena-philes out there!
6 comments:
- Anonymous said...
so how do you get a name like "K-Butt". Any relation to K-Fed?
- February 10, 2009 at 5:13 PM
- Dan said...
I think I remember hearing that K-Butt was named for the shape of spots on her hind-quarters.
- February 10, 2009 at 7:51 PM
- Kate said...
The story behind K-Butt's name is long and bizarre...something having to do with her flightiness and the Grateful Dead. Don't ask.
Interestingly, it turns out that K-Butt and her daughter, Bracket Shoulder, lived nearly equally long lives. Both were extremely high-ranking, which confers huge advantages in hyena society!
- February 10, 2009 at 8:51 PM
- Anonymous said...
It sounds like the "Legend of K-Butt" is a good story that will continue to grow larger over time. I can see it evolving into an independent documentary and a children's book. Is there a photo we can see to help put some perspective on this?
- February 10, 2009 at 8:58 PM
- SpotWeld said...
Another good read would be Innocent Killers by Hugo and Jane Van Lawick-Goodall.
It has sections on the Spotted Hyena, the Golden Jackal and the Wild Dog. It's a good narrative with a little less focus on the solid raw data in the book by Kruuk.
- February 11, 2009 at 3:42 AM
- Mollie T. said...
I read these facts yesterday and then had a dream I visited the camp. Maybe you guys should hook up with Earthwatch or GVI. Or come back to Lansing for a visit!
- February 12, 2009 at 2:49 AM


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Angela asked me to make her my massaged kale salad today and that made me happy. She has wanted very little of me — my time, my company, my thoughts or my wisdom, especially my wisdom. Whatever I try to say to her is met with the retort "old man yells at cloud," which is supposedly a Simpsons reference. "Millennials are so lazy! Go start a war or ruin the economy or something! Wait… how do you send an email?" In my defense, I know how to send an email.
I wait patiently because I know that she is at an age when she needs to explore and evolve into her own identity apart from her parents. But sometimes I can't help feeling a little sad about the loss of the intimate oneness we used to have.
When I was away, she had been eating out a lot with her friends or ordering take-out from the nearby restaurants. For quite a few days after I came home, Angela continued to order her meals. The one thing that I used to be really good at — feeding her nutritious and delicious food — Angela no longer seemed to need from me.
When she came to me carrying a bunch of kale and said, "Mommy, can you make me your massaged kale salad for lunch?" I leapt into action. As I washed, cut out the stems, dried and massage the kale, Angela stood there and talked to me and laughed with me like she did when she was little.
Angela took a photo of the salad as she was eating it and texted it to her friends. "They all said that it looked so delicious," she said, "Can you make it again for me to bring to school tomorrow?" Wow ! it was as if she was still my little girl.
I usually make this salad with feta cheese, but I was out of it today. I found that Parmesan is also delicious with this salad. The sweet grapes are a perfect balance to the tinge of bitterness in the kale.
Massaged Raw Kale Salad
2 bunches lacinato kale, ribs removed and discarded (12 oz total without ribs)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp kosher salt or to taste
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 large lemon)
Shaved Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup red seedless grapes
1/2 cup green seedless grapes
1/4 cup chopped dry roasted almonds
Slice the kale into 1/4-inch thin ribbons. In a large bowl combine the kale with oil and salt. Using your hands, massage the kale for 3 minutes until the kale softens.
Toss kale with the lemon juice, then add grapes. Sprinkle shaved parmesan cheese and chopped almonds before serving. The recipe makes 4 meal size servings.
Kale is such a hearty vegetable that the salad doesn't get soggy if you let it sit in the fridge over night. I have always liked kale, but eating it raw like this is a great variation in preparing this super food.


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It is often asked; if the Grosset Spring Releases are all but sold out by Christmas each year, then what else is there to do?
Each season brings with it a crucial stage in the winemaking process.
Autumn Releases
Each year on the 1st March, Grosset Wines releases three limited production wines; Grosset Piccadilly Chardonnay, Grosset Pinot Noir and Grosset Gaia.
Autumn is also the time in which these wines, due for release the following year, or in the case of the Grosset Gaia two years time, are tasted barrel by barrel and then, following a complex process of trial blending, the final wines are assembled and bottled in February. This ensures that the wines receive another year or so cellaring in the bottle before their release. Each wine is bottled within one day to ensure consistency.
Grape harvesting and grape crushing/pressing
During this period, the winery is a very busy place to be! This is when the grapes are hand-harvested, and are de-stemmed and crushed before they are pressed. See Vintage for more information.
Every wine is made up of numerous components, all fermented separately. This contributes to the high degree of consistency in quality, as each component must pass the blending process, ensuring that it is worthy of a place in the final blend. Trial tastings of each wine can take from days to weeks to complete, and ensure that the final wine is of the highest standard.
Due to the small quantities involved, bottling of each wine is usually completed within one day. Only the highest quality materials are used. All bottles, including the riesling bottles which are a design exclusive to Grosset, are produced by Saverglass, a specialist glass manufacturer in France. All wines are bottled under the strictest quality control, ensuring that each bottle is consistent in both taste and aging potential.
Spring and Summer
Spring Releases & Cellar Door
September marks the release of the Grosset Spring release wines, as well as the opening of the cellar door. Grosset Wines' cellar door opens on the Saturday of the first weekend of September each year and is open for Spring Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm.
Vineyard activity continues in Spring and Summer
The hand-tended vines shoot in Spring, which for Grosset means shoot thinning. Surplus shoots, or 'water shoots', are removed from the vines to avoid crowding of the fruit. During this time, the vines are trained to grow upwards, rather than out. This promotes air circulation below the vines and minimises the risk of disease.
The fruit is inspected regularly to check the progress of fruit development. The best way to achieve this is to simply walk the vineyards.


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Backyard Botanicals
I have vegetable bedding plants for spring planting, succession planting and fall planting for winter greens. I also grow an assortment of culinary herbs either in pots ready for transplanting or already planted baskets. Just snip and enjoy! All plants are grown without the use of herbicides, pesticides or chemical fertilizers.


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Alongside the trend of vegetarianism, veganism, and healthy eating, tofu is gaining its own spot in the sustainable foods conversation. However, since tofu is most commonly purchased in bulk from the supermarket, most people don't get to try it at its best fresh self.
Slow Tofu is new form of gastronomy that aims to offer people an unique tofu eating experience. Through this project, people are introduced to the manufacturing process of tofu, while also learning how to prepare their own portions of tofu to be able to eat it fresh.
The hand woven bamboo tools for molding tofu are crafted in cooperation with rural Chinese artisans. As a result, the tofu made out of those tools conveys a clear quality of craft. This concept can be realized through a tofu workshop, where each participant gets a wooden box filled with tools. He/she can then make tofu on the steel tablet. The box works for transporting tofu as well.


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FILTER Good Gift Guide, Day 13: Peep RedBubble To See What Gifts You're Missing Out On
By Staff on December 19, 2012
'Tis the holiday season and here at FILTER we believe in giving gifts that keep on giving. So in the spirit of the holidays, throughout December we'll be posting our Good Gift Guide ideas for your picky loved ones.
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This Melbourne and Bay Area-based company of artists and designers—who really enjoy eating biscuits, according to their "About Us" section—has come up with these aforementioned categories to make your Christmas shopping that much easier and enjoyable. Below are a few of FILTER's favorite RedBubble gifts.
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Episode 83: Flaherty Gives Update on Narnia 4
Posted June 6, 2011 4:39 pm by Glumpuddle
Running time: 33:17
After an extended news blackout, Micheal Flaherty (Walden Media president) has revealed that no script exists for a fourth Narnia film, and no agreement has been reached on which book should be adapted next. He also talks about the darkness in Prince Caspian and The Silver Chair, and Dawn Treader's box office. Rilian and GlumPuddle share their thoughts. Read/listen to the interview here.
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wolfloversk says: June 6th, 2011 on 5:42 PM
Nice Podcast all!!! I'll admit I'm one of the ones who went with HHB, partly because it's my fave and partly because I foresee that one having the least amount of adaptation issues. I just really hope they make up their minds fast… and that it goesn't end up like JP4. Frankly the similarities between what happenned to the JP series and what happenned to CoN is enough to worry me…
I also agree with you about rereading the books! I;m currently in the middle of LWW right now and they never get old, infact they only get better and better. (On a side note I'm also in the middle of That Hideous Strength for my first time which has proven to be rather thought provoking thus far 😀 )
glumPuddle says: June 7th, 2011 on 2:18 AM
I agree that HHB has lots of potential as a film. But, it would be hard to take the franchise seriously if they made that next. Unless it was wildly successful, it's hard to see them making another film after that. How would you build on HHB?
SC builds off of VDT. LB could build off of SC. MN is a card they could play at anytime. HHB is kind of tough.
stateofgreen says: June 8th, 2011 on 12:13 AM
That's exactly what I was thinking. Make MN and HHB as prequels after they're done with SC and LB.
Arvan says: June 14th, 2011 on 1:01 PM
They can't because then Polly Plummer and the Rings would make no sense in LB.
stateofgreen says: June 20th, 2011 on 11:58 PM
They can make a mini explanation when they talk about it and hope people are smart enough to read the rest of the books! The rings don't matter that much for LB because they really weren't used to get back into Narnia by Eustace and Jill the second time round.
wolfloversk says: July 16th, 2011 on 12:09 PM
I don't know… I still think Last Battle should be last… It's the only thing that chronological fans and publication fans agree on 😛
Louloudi the Centaur says: June 7th, 2011 on 9:53 AM
SC could be made to a family film as long as the filmmakers are careful not to push it to the extreme, meaning there be no blood or gore situations, as with the other Narnia films. I think the only book that could have potential problems is LB. SC does have dark moments(some of the Underworld, eating of Narnia deer, serpent death) but I don't understand what's in it that would be over the top. After all, the Narnia series has the message that the Light always overcomes darkness.
While talking of darkness, I don't understand why MF thinks the "darkness" of PC caused it partially to gross less(I am aware there were other factors). Harry Potter is violent, but a lot of children read them, and the films are successful. When I was in fifth grade, I saw a lot of kids reading Twilight, and the films are overall successful. The Hunger Games as well, and they are about to be turned to a film series. Kids have to be exposed to the truth about life at some point that it's not all rainbows and butterflies. I honestly believe that nowadays,while I understand we all were afraid of things at one point, kids are just wimps sometimes. I remember parents complaining that Rango was too frightening and poor little Timmy would be traumatized for life of a CGI rattlesnake. Come on! My brothers watched Indiana Jones when they were under the age of ten! It seems that parents just want to shield their kids from every scary image!
Back to Narnia. Or it could indeed be people just don't want to see a unique series after the first book. I don't see many kids at school read Narnia at all, causing them not to be interested in the films, maybe? OR it could be related to PC sandwiched between two summer blockbusters, then VDT with pathetic public marketing in the states, though the Christian marketing was pretty good.
I hope we do hear some more news soon. We seem to be in another two week blackout of news. I also hope SC/MN and on(if made)keeps its uniqueness and does not run from what it is.
wolfloversk says: June 8th, 2011 on 12:12 AM
After rereading about the serpent death, and in the midst of studying zoology… I can see how that scene might be a bit "over the top" if done strictly to the book(and no I do not mean how they killed it… I mean what snakes do after you kill them… which is a fact that Lewis apparently knew) but that could be fixed and still closely adapted with some creative camera cropping. The only other possibility is the annihalation of the underworld. (Though depending on how they handle Rilian, there might be problems there.) On a violence level it's no where near LB or even PC… I mean there's no huge battles, there's no war going on… although the LotGK is planning a take over, but really what's dark about SC is the tone. The eerie winter night mood, the plot points dealing with insanity, and human's place on the food chain…among other things. I stated early on there might be problems with SC's darkness, but let me clarify now I don't think, nor did I ever think, the problem will be will be with the audience reaction per say, but the filmmakers worrying what that reaction would be…and them trying to turn SC into what it is not. That is the reason why I find Flaherty's quote about why MN over SC extremely disheartening.
Personally I believe SC is much darker than PC (the books of course 😉 ) However it is dark in tonality more than violence where as PC was the opposite. I have a feeling parents will be more accepting of "tone darkness" than they would be of violence. (Though I will admit the serpent death is one of the grossest, most violent moments in the series… really the only comparisions are Aslan's Sacrifice and The Last Battle on Stable Hill (or whatever it's refered too :P)
High Queene Shelly Belly says: June 17th, 2011 on 10:30 PM
and what DO snakes do after you kill them?
wolfloversk says: June 19th, 2011 on 11:03 PM
They can still move… at least in most situations. If you cut of a snake's head not only will its body continue to wriggle a little, but it's also still fully capable of biting you. I think it has something to do with the nerves. They'll be dead but partly mobile for a while.
Apparently Lewis knew this too, but I found the quote…
"With repeated blows they hacked off its head. The horrible thing went on coiling and moving like a bit of wire long after it had died; and the floor, as you may imagine, was a nasty mess." SC last page of Ch 12 (from the Harper Collins 7 in 1 edition with the WW on the cover.)
My problem with this is that if they leave it the way it is well people will complain. If they just let the snake stay still… well it attributes to the problem and someone will end up killing a rattler without realizing the consequences and if they change it in some other way I'd hate to see the end result. I'm wondering if they can get away with killing the snake and not showing the body, or maybe just showing its tail moving a little…
Ionic Bonding Rocks says: June 8th, 2011 on 1:13 AM
What doesn't add up to me is that they seem like they're trying to avoid darkness, but then they chuck a huge, ugly serpent battle and a whole lot of evil which wasn't in the book into VDT. Why?
Oh, right. Because finding seven lords who set sail one day and never returned and reaching the end of the world isn't exciting enough. It seems to me like they were adding all those things to make the film more 'exciting', then, to balance all that dark and evil, they had to make other scenes in the movie *painfully* cotton-candy sweet so it would still be 'magical' or whatever.
I don't think that in VDT they grasped the fact that although it is perhaps a more light-hearted adventure, it is this in a very solemn fashion. It isn't all jokes and arriving at 'Disney World', the joy they feel is at some places very serious. Take when they are nearing the end of the world, and all they are consuming to sustain them is the 'drinkable light'. It mentions that they were so happy they almost couldn't bear it, but it wasn't the sort of happiness to waste on jokes… or is that the Last Battle? I'm a bit confused, but I think that's what it says.
ANYWAY, what I'm trying to say in all this is that the filmmakers need to make up their minds. They say they don't want a dark movie, but that's effectively what they turned VDT into. If they made MN (which, to my mind, is a bit episodic in itself), would they perhaps introduce a huge new master plot that turned it into a battle?
I'd like to say they wouldn't, but I don't have a great deal of trust in the filmmakers at the moment.
Narnian Meerkat says: June 8th, 2011 on 10:03 AM
TOTALLY agree Louloudi The Centaur!!!!!!!!! The Narnia film makers are just in a deep sleep and need to WAKE UP to the REAL problem it is having! THE STORELINE. It was because they never STUCK to the orginal STORELINE from the BOOKS that made Narnia go downhill. Prince Caspian, they added all the "darker" and "actionyer" stuff to it cause they thought it would get more grosses then the first film. But, nope, didn't work. LWW was the BEST Narnia film they ever made so far 'cause the actually stuck to the original storline pretty well. Not to mention the visual effects. That could be why too. 😉 So ya, Narnia filmmakers, WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE AND NOTICE THAT KIDS THESE DAYS DON'T CARE ABOUT THE NICEY NICEY STUFF ANYMORE!!!!
Louloudi the Centaur says: June 8th, 2011 on 3:30 PM
Er, I think you misunderstood my post, Narnian Meerkat. I was not ranting at all about the storyline being changed. The action scenes added to Prince Caspian were almost necessary because if there had been a "pure" adaption of the book, the movie would have been extremely boring. While I don't think the book was too dark for young children, it does have a few moments, like all the other books.
However, a concern I do have is Walden seems to want to avoid the "darker" mood of SC for as long as possible. They seem to think people don't want to see the film because it's too dark for children, so they want to stick to the lightheartedness of MN. But to be honest, the first six books I believe are are the same level of darkness. I don't want the series to run from what it is. Narnia is not always a happy place. Foreign enemies, kidnapped people, or just a voyage through obstacles. But it is shown that the Light overcomes the darkness. If Walden is going to sugarcoat SC and LB as much as possible, heck, goodbye favorite book series as film adaptions.
I don't think "darkness" always affects a movie at the box office. The first two Toy Story films were lighthearted, but Toy Story 3 took a drastic turn in tone, yet it made $1 billion world wide. Then again, it had a big marketing scheme. VDT didn't. Or sadly, the Narnia series has maybe lost interest…
Alexavia says: July 13th, 2011 on 6:11 PM
Yup, that'll do it. You have my appreciatoin.
Reepicheep775 says: June 7th, 2011 on 10:10 AM
Dang, I'm at school right now but I'll listen to it once I get home.
Twinimage says: June 7th, 2011 on 1:10 PM
I don't think the main problem with PC was the darkness. In retrospect, the darkness isn't that bad. The main issue I have with it now is the characters were changed so much. It made it so un-enjoyable. Most of the characters were angry and always fighting. They tried to modernize all the young characters, which didn't work and seemed to really hurt the film for me.
Ionic Bonding Rocks says: June 8th, 2011 on 1:28 AM
Twinimage,you've hit the nail on the head. I didn't mind so much the fact PC was thematically darkened (I actually thought that made it quite interesting), but being a person whose favourite part of a book or film is the characters, I found it really difficult to accept the changes made to the characters. Peter had 'I want to be in charge and I want it NOW' syndrome, Susan seemed to have dumped her 'gentle' title for 'warrior-princess-with-everlasting-eyeliner', and Caspian was replaced with a young Inigo Montoya. No wonder people didn't like it as much as LWW! I think that all the changes they made cinematically (such as showing Caspian fleeing from Miraz rather than having Trumpkin tell a long story about it) were very well done, but the changes to the characters made the movie far less enjoyable that it would have otherwise been.
Twinimage says: June 8th, 2011 on 6:49 AM
Yeah, it took me a long time to realize it. The story really isn't that different from the book. Just the timeline is different. The major difference is the "faith walk" segment was cut out and sort of replaced with them waiting for Aslan to actually appear. Also the scene with Bachus & Silenus was not shown. 🙁 And there was too many fighting scenes too, IMO.
If it weren't for all the character changes and added character arcs which didn't fit them well, the movie would have been much better and closer to the book.
High Queene Shelly Belly says: June 17th, 2011 on 10:35 PM
yeah, i think people want to see the pevensies bonding AGAINST evil, not fighting amongst themselves.
Reepicheep775 says: June 7th, 2011 on 2:10 PM
Good podcast guys. This is a truly frustrating time to be a Narnia fan. It may bemonths or years until we get any real news about the next movie. VDT disappointed me and part of me might be relieved if they didn't make any more. However that would be the end of NarniaWeb and the end of anticipating Narnia movies period. 🙁
Narnian Meerkat says: June 8th, 2011 on 9:54 AM
DON'T SAY THAT!!!! You're name is Reepicheep775 right? Well the Reepicheep I know is hopeful and faithful! Not doubtful! Now, I know we're all just a little concerned if Narnia is going to be no more, but, I DO have to say that I have a little feeling that it's not what it seems. 🙂 So, cheer up everyone. Besides, even if Narnia DIDN'T continue in movie makings, it's not like it's the end of the world. I mean, there's more to our lives then Narnia isn't their??? I know that their is for me! lol…
Princess Lucy says: June 7th, 2011 on 2:23 PM
Thanks guys!!!!!!!!
hopefully a decision will be made soon!!!
speaking about franchises……..which fantasy series would yous like to see adapted……..
me I always wanted an adaptation of the chronicles of Prdain….my second favourite after Narnia!!!!!!!
Ithilwen says: June 7th, 2011 on 3:18 PM
I think the filmmakers are doing too much to avoid "darkness" in the movies. I think the sensitivity of children are so built up in their minds and exaggerated, that they feel the only type of thing kids and families will be comfortable with is the sort of thing you see at the beginning of A Series of Unfortunate Events, with the "Littlest Elf" false beginning. I don't think children are half as afraid or sensitive as these filmmakers make them out to be. They try to change it so it will be more appealing to families. But really, the only way it's going to be appealing to families, or anyone, is if they have the magic – the dark and the light – which Lewis originally put into them.
Narnian Meerkat says: June 8th, 2011 on 9:49 AM
But REALLY, the only way it's going to appeal families, is if the STICK TO THE ORIGINAL BOOKS!!!!! Haha, totally agree Ithilwen. 🙂
Rilian says: June 10th, 2011 on 12:01 PM
Indeed. I wish they would be sensitive to children's intelligence by making films that grew the mind and didn't shrink it.
Narnian Meerkat says: June 8th, 2011 on 9:46 AM
I REALLY hope they do NOT do a reboot on Narnia…Man, that would just ruin EVERYTHING. Reboot on Spider-Man I'm not to worried about, but Narnia? Tooootally different story. Silver Chair! They better do Silver Chair! I'll have to finish listening to this podcast later, due to the facts that I don't have the time right now.
Arvan says: June 9th, 2011 on 10:33 AM
I'm almost certain Narnia needs a reboot, but not now. Later. Like in twenty years. Let them try to finish the series first and we'll see how they do. They might make four more amazing films; miracles are possible, after all!
Megan says: June 8th, 2011 on 12:12 PM
I think it is stupid how Flaherty is saying that Prince Caspian was "Dark". Well, the people who made Prince Caspian Made it dark with all the fighting, that is not at all like the book had it. I love the book Prince Caspian, and I've read it five times,I've read the other books like three times!
PuddleCheep says: June 8th, 2011 on 5:05 PM
Great podcast! I wish it wasn't so negative. Not that you guys are, the topics are. I hope we get some good news and have a nice, cheery podcast! 😀
ernesto says: June 8th, 2011 on 6:26 PM
I think again read the Narnia books we read in addition to that also because this Plania going to be the nephew of maggo it agan and now with the confirmation of 20 centrory phlox and Walden Media and it's no big deal etc 😀
Non-negotiable Comment says: June 9th, 2011 on 7:08 AM
I wonder if Mr. Flaherty accidentally let it slip that 'Caspian' was the "darkest" of the stories that they intend to PRODUCE. Perhaps it's an unconscious message conceding that 'The Last Battle' would have to be so brutally butchered into an unrecognizable abomination in order to meet their family friendly/PG-rated criteria, that they'll just pretend the book doesn't exist?
[NOTE: I believe that 'The Last Battle' could be a tremendous film, and would love to see it done properly. I do not believe it could be a tremendous *PG* film. That would serve only to deny the story of its true nature.]
Because, there's no rational basis to consider 'Caspian' "darker" than 'The Last Battle'. That's a rather troubling statement, otherwise. I would seriously have to question if the gentleman had ever read the books, if he really meant that.
High Queene Shelly Belly says: June 17th, 2011 on 10:49 PM
it's all in the depiction. go watch alfred hitchcock movies and old twilight zone tv shows. back before 1970. it was all portrayed in tension, not onscreen bludgeoning.
Non-negotiable Comment says: June 18th, 2011 on 11:09 AM
There is no way to depict Armageddon subtly, with only "tension". At best, it would ring hollow, and, at worst, it would look absolutely ridiculous. This isn't a single act of violence that forms the basis of a 22-minute television program, that a skillful writer like Rod Serling can refer to peripherally, and vaguely describe the details and the implications, as they relate to the more salient psychological drama unfolding. This is the end of all things. It's a once beautiful land being absolutely consumed and eviscerated by darkness. People die. Violently. And, it's not like an old war movie, where you can sort of accept that it's for a higher cause, and give the audience one or two antiseptic John Wayne-like death scenes. Here, the battle's lost. The world is dying, too. *THAT* has to be conveyed, clearly and dramatically, or the audience will not, for a moment, understand the true significance of what they are witnessing: the last battle.
And, even putting the graphic nature of the action component aside for a moment, assuming that you could somehow clean up the more disturbing visual aspects of the story, and still present the themes faithfully with a PG rating, there are additional reasons that lead me to believe that we will never see a faithful adaptation of this book.
Consider Mom and Pop America. They've never read the books, and probably aren't too familiar with Biblical prophecy, either. They HAVE, though, enjoyed bringing their families to see the Narnia film series (six relatively harmless, sanitized to varying degrees, adaptations at this hypothetical point), or watching them at home. They will NOT be expecting what they'll see in 'The Last Battle'. Can you imagine? Heh. Their heroes die in the twisted metal of a train wreck, their beloved world is burnt to the ground, and Susan…
There is a large percentage of the audience that wants NOTHING to do with that question, because it would make them EXTREMELY uncomfortable, and open up many topics that they have, purposely, avoided discussing. The film, presented faithfully, would incite so much anger from overly protective, unsuspecting, parents, and from people who would object to any sort of overt presentation of the Christian perspective on the end of the world, you'd probably see a mass media campaign to boycott it. Not to say that most people wouldn't love the film, just that those who would hate it (and there'd be a LOT of them) would almost certainly outshout everyone else. I cannot see Walden having the courage (or motivation) to represent this story faithfully, in light of all that. Mr. Flaherty and his team have had varying degrees of success in terms of the cinematic product that they have produced. Unfortunately, they have, at the same time, failed miserably and consistently in representing Mr. Lewis' vision. Because 'The Last Battle' is the absolute pinnacle of everything that Lewis wanted to tell us with these stories, I shudder at the thought of the product they would give us, after their "sanitize by committee" approach is done wringing all the wonder and substance out of it.
An adaptation? Possible.
A faithful adaptation? Highly unlikely, and certainly not with a PG rating.
Hitchcock, by the way, was not opposed to graphic, on-screen, violence. 'Frenzy' is replete with it.
Narnian_Archer says: June 10th, 2011 on 8:20 AM
Really nice podcast!! I enjoyed it immensely!! Very good insight.
Personally, to me it seems that Flahertly is just trying to make silly excuses as to why VDT didn't do too well on it's opening weekend, and generally why the franchise seems to be going on the downgrade. He really seems to be digging at the bottom of the barrel for excuses, reasons, etc…trying to blame it on everything but what the real reasons could be. 🙂
Narnian_Archer says: June 10th, 2011 on 8:23 AM
Of course, it's understandable why…and I didn't mean to sound too offensive on that comment. I was just really whatever about a lot of things he said on the interview…but I still have some hope for Narnia. I'm sure they'll make some sort of movie sometime. Doesn't really matter what now, Magician's Nephew or Silver Chair, as long as they don't mess up.
Not Of This World says: June 10th, 2011 on 5:29 PM
Great Podcast guys! I voted HHB on the poll and you're right (At least in my case) I would have voted SC if HHB wasn't apart of it 🙂
Roger says: June 13th, 2011 on 10:11 PM
Maybe one of the reasons that they have not decided which film to do next is maybe (hope, hope) that the estate is holding a tougher line of the script.
SC is some ways is dark, but it has a lighter side. I enjoyed the dialog between the three main characters. They were almost always snipping at each other. This could make an interesting character film.
Not Of This World says: July 16th, 2011 on 9:09 AM
It's been a mounth. I'm ready for a new podcast!!!!!!!!
Arvan says: July 29th, 2011 on 12:05 AM
Agreed. No news? Time for character analyses!
Not Of This World says: August 7th, 2011 on 8:22 AM
BarnesFan#5 says: July 18th, 2011 on 9:44 AM
I agree, Not Of This World! Cool name, by the way!
Not Of This World says: July 18th, 2011 on 9:59 AM
Thanks, BF#5!


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It's been ingrained in gym culture, sports, and perhaps our common conception of exercise: it's supposed to hurt. Perhaps this is why so many people hate to exercise or run. While yes, there is definitely discomfort that can come and should come with training, that is very different from injury pain. The lines between the two seem to often blur, and that's not a good thing. So today let's clarify what sensations should be associated with exercise and which ones should not – and how to recognize the difference and make good decisions when those pains arise.
When ramping up training, or jumping into something new, it's important to build the work load carefully and consistently. Not doing so will increase both injury risk and general discomfort. For runners, for example, this is why building base mileage is necessary before tackling intense runs. Or why going from absolutely no exercise to 3-hour gym sessions will practically destroy many of us. And rightly so. You are shocking your body!
Discomfort can come in a few different forms – pain while in the act of training – running hard on a track isn't comfortable, or pushing out that final rep of chest presses – but that's not injury pain. That's the discomfort our body will adapt and grow from. The heavy leg feeling towards the end of a long run can be incredibly uncomfortable, especially when pushing the time on your feet. But again, this is the kind of stress our bodies need to experience to learn to run longer. A day or two after training, it can be normal to feel soreness, tightness, or weakness. While there are things we can do to help alleviate that discomfort (hydration, rest, compression gear, stretching, foam rolling, light exercise, ice baths), that discomfort is simply part of athletic gains. This discomfort isn't an injury. It's simply your body going through the process of learning and adapting. The good news is that the more of a habit your training becomes, and the stronger and more adaptable your body and brain, the harder you'll need to work to feel discomfort. This isn't to say that you'll feel amazing and agile at mile 23 of the marathon, but it will mean mile 14 won't hurt the way it maybe did 4 months ago.
Injury pain is very different from discomfort. While there's a stigma that badass athletes train, race and compete through injury, that's a really bad way of handling yourself, your attitude about your body, and your goals. There are always exceptions to the rules. For example, many NHL players are expected to play through broken bones during the playoffs. And I've known many a runner opt to still run a marathon with tendonitis. Are those decisions smart? No. Worth it for that person or team in the situation? That's a personal decision. But we need to be careful and remember than training through an injury doesn't make us a dedicated, badass warrior. It makes us idiots, with usually big consequences down the road.
Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between discomfort and injury. Remember that unless you are actually a doctor, looking things up online or talking to your lifting or running buddies is not the smart course of action. See a medical professional. A diagnosis, especially early on, can make a game-changer. Some injuries like runners knee, ITB, shin splints – can be managed and not totally derail training or racing, But a torn rotator cuff, tendonitis, a muscle tear – these are things we should rarely train through. It's important to know what you're dealing with so that you can make smart choices. If you can't see a doctor right away, take a few additional rest days and see if that helps. If it does, carefully ease back into your activity and see how it feels. If it doesn't help, you definitely need a medical opinion before training again.
An overwhelming number of runners say they battle injuries as part of their sport. I find that sad, and a statistic that doesn't need to be so high. Smarter training, self awareness, and remembering that each and every runner is different and you need to learn and listen to your body, can help you not be part of such an overwhelming statistic. Look, I get it. I have said yes to races, runs with friends or team mates, and pacing opportunities with my clients when for my own body and training, it wasn't a smart idea. Sometimes the risks don't have huge consequences and we get lucky. But other times we pay the price.
Just remember that pain is a signal our bodies give our brain that something is stressed or hurting. Signals should never be ignored. We only have one body. Do your best to keep it healthy and happy.


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Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Tenkara Summit 2015 Part 1 - before the summit.
Where to begin... so much to write about after the last week fishing in Colorado and attending the 2015 Tenkara USA Summit. I'll try to tell more in photos than words.
The trip started on Boulder Creek before shifting to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park for the Summit.
Bruce met me on South Boulder Creek to show me around some of the spots he liked to fish. It was nice to connect with new people and then meet them in their home waters.
I've made a habit of doing that this year and its been rewarding and eye-opening, to say the least.
I hadn't caught much, just hooked into a few fish that wiggled off. Bruce already had a few.
We moved upstream and I was fishing behind Bruce. I caught a small one, but it was off before I could grab a photo. Then I noticed this incredible pool and decided to get my fly under the boulder.
I'm glad I decided to do that, because first cast had a nice strike and a miss, but the second cast had me into one of the largest Tenkara Brown trout I've ever had on my line, and likely the largest I've ever landed.
Bruce took a few pictures with my camera. I rarely take these kinds of photos but I have to admit it was a little bit of fun.
A beautiful brown, revived and released after a 5 minute fight that had my rod singing... what a treat for the beginning of the trip.
We hit a few more spots and then I called it a morning. Wild peas were all around as we walked back to the car.
I spent the afternoon exploring Boulder and then headed off to Estes Park to check into my cabin. I had no idea what to expect but I knew it would be an adventure.
The cabin was very small, with a great little deck looking out onto the Big Thompson River. Excellent.
I relaxed for a few moments, but was too excited to slow down just yet, so I went fishing.
Some nice browns...
.... and rainbows too.
It was a nice small stream, not so different from some of the spots I had fished in Valle Varaita, Italy this past July.
I drove up towards the park the next morning. A possible storm was blowing through.
While it was brewing higher up in the mountains, I drove up along a lower ridgeline to check out the terrain, and enjoyed the Aspens changing color agains the tall Pines.
A rainbow signified the end of the storm, which was to be the only one of the entire trip. What incredible luck I had on this vacation.
I spotted some Elk on the way up into the park, this was all new to me.
Up high it was mostly pine trees, with a few Aspens mixed in here and there.
I made a quick stop at Sprague Lake to watch the Brookies run up the little inlet. They weren't interested in flies, nor were they spooked by my presence. These fish are and invasive species up here, which was rather hard to Stomach, coming from New York.
I was getting antsy, and it was time to try to catch some fish. Driving up the windy road into the park, I found the spot I had been looking for on the map...
Glacier Gorge lot was full, but luckily someone was just leaving. I filled my Zimmerbuilt Guide Sling for a morning of fishing, and headed out along a popular hiking trail. I saw no other fishermen on the streams. They all had western rigs and were headed to the lakes. The ones coming down didn't have any great fish tales, and I knew I was making the right call sticking to the fast running water.
It was hard not to be excited by the overwhelming surroundings and the opportunity to immerse myself in the alpine environment.
I had bough Steve Schweitzer's book about fishing RMNP, and I had scouted a few spots. The first one was Chaos Creek. I don't feel so bad naming creeks here because there just doesn't seem to be an overwhelming pressure compared to the fish's abilities to reproduce.
The stream was tiny, and I was in heaven. I began to work my way up the bank and was immediately into some fish.
I had never caught any Cutthroat Trout before, and I was hoping to get a few different kinds into my net over the course of the next few days.
My prospecting work was rewarded with this nice little cut on the 2nd or third cast.
You can see the telltale markings at the underside of the gills.
I pulled two fish from that productive pool, and began to work through all the little holes.
Brookies were mixed in....
I had many opportunities to hook fish, but I didn't land them all. Each pool held something, which was impressive, to say the least.
I approached low and picked up another cut in the pool above.
The stream reconnected with the trail a ways up, and the scenery was breathtaking.
Not to mention that the altitude was literally taking my breath away too.
But all the hard work paid off....
With stream brookies that put most to shame out east!
The nicest Cut of the day was taken in this pool, after I had already caught the more aggressive brookie and released him in a run, below.
Some onlookers were watching me fish under the bridge...
Where I pulled out another nice brook trout.
And in a tiny run just above, this nice Cut, the last of the afternoon for me.
I collapsed the rod and headed back for the car - it was time to meet up with Adam Trahan from Tenkara-Fisher.com
I snapped a few more photos and drove down towards the exit.
Stopping on the meadow road, I watched a herd of Elk and listened to their calls. I could have stayed a while, but there were people to meet and other places to fish. More to follow soon!
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Very nice writing and pictures. Looking forward to the rest of your report.ReplyDelete
Loved reading this. thanks!ReplyDelete
Looks like a great time, hopefully I can make it to the next summit :)ReplyDelete
Great report and many gorgeous pictures! Thanks for sharing your adventures.ReplyDelete
Klags, my wife and I will be traveling to the Catskills in a little over a week to see some fall foliage. Can you recommend a couple of streams with reasonable public access where we can fish for some wild brookies? Thank you.ReplyDeleteReplies
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Science Lab On Wheels! BioBus Brings Science Class to Schools With Insufficient Resources
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Ben Dubin-Thaler received his Ph.D. in biology from Columbia University in 2007, and instead of getting a job, he bought a 1974 San Francisco transit bus. His dream was to build a vehicle that could bring hands-on science education to communities lacking such opportunities. The BioBus is now doing just that, in New York and around the country.The carbon-neutral BioBus—it's powered 100 percent with biofuels, solar power and wind power (a wind turbine is literally attached to the front of the bus)—is based in NYC, completed a tour of the midwest last year, and is headed back to Chicago this spring for the annual BIO Convention. According to Dubin-Thaler, in the last year more than 12,000 students boarded the bus, which is run by the nonprofit Cell Motion Laboratories.
BioBus scientists (mostly volunteer-based, and they're looking for more, so any scientists out there...) custom-design courses to fit students' needs, and they teach a range of science subjects from biology to physics to chemistry to Earth science to, most recently, materials science. The bus is divided between a university-level microscope laboratory up front, and a data analysis/computer classroom in the back.
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The lack of emphasis on science education in this country, and the stark resource gaps between schools in general mean that all too many communities don't have the resources or equipment necessary to make teaching science fun or even possible. The BioBus, however, can just pull right up and draw kids in for an exciting and instant hands-on learning experience. And because it's 100% clean energy, students get not only a science education, but a green education, too.
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Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Time Regained by Marcel Proust
Reading In Search of Lost Time (when I was a kid people called it Remembrance of Things Past - nobody I knew, I mean people on TV) is a challenge for some people, and I am one of them. Some parts of this monumental novel, at least at first, seem very long and quite boring, and some sentences are so long and convoluted that halfway through them you can lose track of what is going on. There are lots of characters and relationships to keep track of, and people often have multiple names, or change names, or appear incognito. Reading a volume of Proust for the first time can be like hacking through a jungle with a machete. But there are enough engaging ideas, striking episodes, memorable images, and amusing jokes to make the hacking worth it. When you finish a volume for the first time you feel like you've accomplished something, that you've climbed some kind of literary mountain, and when you read a volume for the third or fourth time it is like getting reacquainted with old friends or taking a walk down a pretty street where you recognize most of the lush trees and fine old and glittering modern buildings and recall fondly how you felt the first time you saw them, and the first time you recognized their beauty.
The first half of Time Regained covers the years of World War One, and it is interesting to see how the main locales of the novel, Paris and Combray, and how the many characters we have been following for thousands of pages, are affected by the war. The narrator, Marcel, contrasts a Paris under blackout orders with the traditionally well lit "City of Lights," remarks on how the presence of so many African and Muslim soldiers makes Paris seem exotic, like an Orientalist painting. The German bombers and Zeppelins, and the searchlights and French fighter planes which pursue them, create a beautiful spectacle, while the sounds of the air raid sirens remind him of Wagner. The Baron du Charlus, a promiscuous homosexual and probably the strangest and most sinister of the characters in the long novel, worries that the war will kill off all the handsome young men and then he won't be able to enjoy eating in restaurants. What fun will eating out be if all the waiters are old and ugly, or, perhaps worse, replaced with waitresses? The dearth of men in Paris, so many of them being at the front risking their lives in a war Charlus, a German sympathizer, suspects the Allies may lose, has already forced Charlus to resort to gratifying his insatiable appetites with little boys.
The characters in Proust are not exactly admirable - in fact, Proust's view of people, life and love can be quite cynical and depressing. Time Regained, like the earlier volumes, asserts that people are constantly lying, to others and to themselves, that people are selfish hypocrites, cheaters, and exploiters. People's opinions of art and stands on political issues are based not on consideration of the merits of a painting or a novel, or the wisdom of a government policy; instead, people sheepishly follow fads and fashions, mimic the assessments of critics, and espouse the beliefs that they think will help them gain acceptance in the social set which they aspire to belong to or help them seduce or keep a mistress. Marcel reports these sad truths without condemning humanity; he himself is guilty of treating girls and friends shabbily and molding his opinions to match those of tastemakers.
The first half of Time Regained, which focuses on the war, the strange and unsettling Baron, and Marcel's silly servant Francoise, is a pretty easy read, interesting and funny. In the second half of the book the war is over, the Baron is elderly, and Marcel, who all his life has aspired to be a writer but felt inadequate to the task, has a sudden epiphany while on his way to a party: he discovers how to view life and how to go about being a writer. True pleasure comes not from external stimuli: love is an agony followed by disappointment when the beloved is possessed, friendship is a delusion, and death is always there waiting for us. Genuine happiness comes from studying our inner thoughts, from reliving past sensations. When we relive past sensations, we stand outside of time, we live in both the present and the past, and, being outside of time, the future and death cannot touch us. Marcel suddenly has a plan of action, and makes a determination to avoid society and focus solely on his work of art, his book about life which will mine his own unhappy experiences for raw material. I felt that some of this literary and philosophical talk dragged a bit. But the book picks up again at the party thrown by the Princess Guermantes, where there are hundreds of elite guests, a reading of poetry by a famous actress, and fine music.
Marcel, who is chronically ill and has been in a sanitarium, has not attended a society party in years. As he joins the party he reallizes how old all his acquaintances have become, and is reminded of his own mortality. There follow meditations on old age and death --Marcel even worries that he might not live long enough to finish his great work. We learn about the fates of many of the characters we met thousands of pages ago, the rise of some (the actress giving a poetry reading, Rachel, was a whore at a brothel the first time we saw her), the collapse of others (the famous actress from the second volume, Berma, then idolized by all, is now a decrepit wreck at death's door, exploited by her cruel daughter and humiliated in society.) Finally, Marcel embarks on his great project, writing his tremendous book.
One reason I neglected for so long to read the final volume of Proust and instead was rereading the earlier volumes was that I was worried that the last volume would be inferior to those that preceded it. Proust died before finishing revisions on the novel, and Time Regained suffered the most from this, and includes some errors and inconsistencies. I am happy to report, however, that Time Regained is comparable in enjoyment to the earlier volumes, and serves very well as a climax and resolution to so much that went before.
I'm happy to have finally completed the long journey through In Search of Lost Time, and excited to hear that Yale University and William Carter are producing a new revision of the traditional Moncrieff translation. My relationship with Proust is not over, and it seems that my next reading of In Search of Lost Time may contain some novelties and surprises.
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SoftBank's CEO Masayoshi Son says the Japanese firm should benefit from President Donald Trump's promised deregulation of the American economy and that he is keeping his options open about U.S. telecoms unit Sprint. David Pollard reports.
It's headline news the world over, but at his conference in Tokyo, SoftBank's Masayoshi Son made it clear Donald Trump's immigration ban was exactly what he didn't want to talk about. (SOUNDBITE) (Japanese) SOFTBANK GROUP CORP CEO, MASAYOSHI SON, SAYING: "Today is Softbank's earnings conference, so I'd like to avoid commenting on matters, especially about politics, that aren't directly related to our core business." On the face of it, core business is something to talk about. In the first full quarter since SoftBank paid 32 billion dollars for the UK's most valuable tech company, ARM, operating profit is up 71 per cent. At 2.63 billion dollars in Q3, it also beat estimates. US telco Sprint - in which it holds 83 per cent - trimmed its losses - while gaining subscribers. And politics did also get a mention - at least in terms of how they could be good for business. (SOUNDBITE) (Japanese) SOFTBANK GROUP CORP CEO, MASAYOSHI SON, SAYING: "President Trump has publicly spoken about de-regulation, so I think in terms of business development, it will be easier for us." Over 100 tech companies - Apple, Google, Microsoft and others - are opposing Trump's immigration ban. SoftBank, though, has already made a massive commitment to the US. The tech and telcos giant pledging a 50 billion dollar investment there - and 50,000 new jobs - when Son met Trump in early December.