text: When the usual legal crime-fighting methods can’t get the job done, they call in a special investigative squad. Jang Moo Won (Park Sung Woong) leads a special unit of homicide detectives who use “extra-legal” means to go after the most dangerous criminals. On his team are Cha Gun Woo (Kim Bum), a former Navy SEAL and SWAT member who has his own personal motives for being on the team; Jang Min Joo (Yoon So Yi), who is a master of disguise, psychoanalysis and martial arts; and Choi Tae Pyung (Lee Won Jong), who uses his back-alley connections to procure intel. As these detectives go deep undercover in the most dangerous situations, can they get their jobs done without being exposed? “Hidden Identity” is a 2015 South Korean drama series directed by Kim Jung Min.

lowercased: when the usual legal crime-fighting methods can’t get the job done, they call in a special investigative squad. jang moo won (park sung woong) leads a special unit of homicide detectives who use “extra-legal” means to go after the most dangerous criminals. on his team are cha gun woo (kim bum), a former navy seal and swat member who has his own personal motives for being on the team; jang min joo (yoon so yi), who is a master of disguise, psychoanalysis and martial arts; and choi tae pyung (lee won jong), who uses his back-alley connections to procure intel. as these detectives go deep undercover in the most dangerous situations, can they get their jobs done without being exposed? “hidden identity” is a 2015 south korean drama series directed by kim jung min.


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Willie Mays is one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history. He won two National League Most Valuable Player awards. He hit 660 home runs – third most when he retired and currently fifth all-time. He won a record-tying 12 Gold Glove awards, and could have won more but the award didn’t exist until his seventh season. In 1999, he was voted second on The Sporting News’s list of the 100 greatest baseball players. And he shares the record for most All-Star Games played in with 24. TWENTY-FOUR!
So he knows a thing or two about baseball.
Barry Bonds won seven National League MVP awards. He was selected to 14 All-Star teams. He holds the records for most career home runs (762), most home runs in a season (73), most career walks (2,558), and most intentional walks (688). He also won eight Gold Gloves and is the only member of the 500–500 club (500+ home runs and 500+ stolen bases). No one else is even in the 400-400 club. In 2018, in his sixth year of eligiblity, he was NOT elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, earning just 53.8% of the vote, well below the 75% needed to be enshrined. And we all know why.
“On behalf of all of the people in San Francisco and the country, vote this guy in,” Mays begged.
Oh yeah, Mays is also Bonds’s godfather. So he might be a little bit biased.
That being said, Barry did have a hell of a career. But was it Hall of Fame worthy, knowing what we know? What do you think?

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willie mays is one of the greatest players in major league baseball history. he won two national league most valuable player awards. he hit 660 home runs – third most when he retired and currently fifth all-time. he won a record-tying 12 gold glove awards, and could have won more but the award didn’t exist until his seventh season. in 1999, he was voted second on the sporting news’s list of the 100 greatest baseball players. and he shares the record for most all-star games played in with 24. twenty-four!
so he knows a thing or two about baseball.
barry bonds won seven national league mvp awards. he was selected to 14 all-star teams. he holds the records for most career home runs (762), most home runs in a season (73), most career walks (2,558), and most intentional walks (688). he also won eight gold gloves and is the only member of the 500–500 club (500+ home runs and 500+ stolen bases). no one else is even in the 400-400 club. in 2018, in his sixth year of eligiblity, he was not elected to the baseball hall of fame, earning just 53.8% of the vote, well below the 75% needed to be enshrined. and we all know why.
“on behalf of all of the people in san francisco and the country, vote this guy in,” mays begged.
oh yeah, mays is also bonds’s godfather. so he might be a little bit biased.
that being said, barry did have a hell of a career. but was it hall of fame worthy, knowing what we know? what do you think?


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If you have a family you likely know the reality of living on a budget. You know how much you spend on utilities, on gasoline, and how much you’ll spend on groceries for the month. But have you ever figured out how much money it takes to feed yourself or each of your children for one day?
Here in Back2Back’s Hope Program, we too of course live on a budget. As teen home parents of the James House my wife, Julie, and I have the challenging job of feeding eight teenage boys. With the budget we’re allotted each month, we can spend about $4 (US) a day on each of our boys for their food. If you have teenage boys…you know THEY CAN EAT, and you know that $4 suddenly doesn’t sound like very much money. Our boys like to eat, and they like to eat a lot, but with as much as they enjoy eating, it certainly does not mean that they are always grateful for what we have to eat, nor do they always appreciate the value of what it is they’re consuming.
Recently, after a series of days filled with what I felt to be insensitive comments about what there was to eat and drink in the house, and after a general disrespect for some of our kitchen rules I decided it was time for a lesson.
So, just before bedtime I set all eight boys down for a few quick comments about respect for authority, and gratefulness for what we have – and then I handed them each $4. I explained that they could use any of their personal money they wanted, but that for the next 24 hours this was all we were contributing towards their food. I graciously gave them the option of eating at school, at local street vendors, at 7-Eleven, or wherever they pleased – but if they wanted to eat the food in our house they would have to “buy it” from us. The looks on their faces were priceless – they all immediately “got it”. I almost think I could have stopped the lesson right there, and had them hand their money back in…but I think they would have missed a large part of the lesson. The next 24 hours were no doubt long for them as they had to think about budgeting, and stretching their $4 to make it last all the way through dinner – but I honestly think the larger lesson was on gratefulness and appreciation. A lesson I hope and pray they will remember for the rest of their lives.

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if you have a family you likely know the reality of living on a budget. you know how much you spend on utilities, on gasoline, and how much you’ll spend on groceries for the month. but have you ever figured out how much money it takes to feed yourself or each of your children for one day?
here in back2back’s hope program, we too of course live on a budget. as teen home parents of the james house my wife, julie, and i have the challenging job of feeding eight teenage boys. with the budget we’re allotted each month, we can spend about $4 (us) a day on each of our boys for their food. if you have teenage boys…you know they can eat, and you know that $4 suddenly doesn’t sound like very much money. our boys like to eat, and they like to eat a lot, but with as much as they enjoy eating, it certainly does not mean that they are always grateful for what we have to eat, nor do they always appreciate the value of what it is they’re consuming.
recently, after a series of days filled with what i felt to be insensitive comments about what there was to eat and drink in the house, and after a general disrespect for some of our kitchen rules i decided it was time for a lesson.
so, just before bedtime i set all eight boys down for a few quick comments about respect for authority, and gratefulness for what we have – and then i handed them each $4. i explained that they could use any of their personal money they wanted, but that for the next 24 hours this was all we were contributing towards their food. i graciously gave them the option of eating at school, at local street vendors, at 7-eleven, or wherever they pleased – but if they wanted to eat the food in our house they would have to “buy it” from us. the looks on their faces were priceless – they all immediately “got it”. i almost think i could have stopped the lesson right there, and had them hand their money back in…but i think they would have missed a large part of the lesson. the next 24 hours were no doubt long for them as they had to think about budgeting, and stretching their $4 to make it last all the way through dinner – but i honestly think the larger lesson was on gratefulness and appreciation. a lesson i hope and pray they will remember for the rest of their lives.


text: This Hat and Coat Hook is made from brass with a polished nickel finish. This hook combines functionality, traditional looks and durability - do not be fooled by the size, strong enough to hold a number of items. Comes complete with brass screws. Also available in a black, beeswax, chrome and bronze finish.

lowercased: this hat and coat hook is made from brass with a polished nickel finish. this hook combines functionality, traditional looks and durability - do not be fooled by the size, strong enough to hold a number of items. comes complete with brass screws. also available in a black, beeswax, chrome and bronze finish.


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This is the dark side of ZOMDir. All links here are probably not safe to visit.
Every link is allowed only once, so first browse to the correct page before you add a link.
Before adding a subject, first browse the index. It is shown at the top right.
Before adding a city, first go to the applicable country. It is probably shown at the top right.

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this is the dark side of zomdir. all links here are probably not safe to visit.
every link is allowed only once, so first browse to the correct page before you add a link.
before adding a subject, first browse the index. it is shown at the top right.
before adding a city, first go to the applicable country. it is probably shown at the top right.


text: I’ll admit it. I have never heard of Cal State Dominguez Hills, a Division II college, located in Carson, CA. However, I (and every other track fan) have definitely heard of their most famous alum, and fastest woman in the world, Carmelita Jeter. Camelita just won the 100m at the trials, but her news has been overshadowed by the infamous 3rd place tie in the same race. Jeter will be one of the favorites for gold in London later this summer.

lowercased: i’ll admit it. i have never heard of cal state dominguez hills, a division ii college, located in carson, ca. however, i (and every other track fan) have definitely heard of their most famous alum, and fastest woman in the world, carmelita jeter. camelita just won the 100m at the trials, but her news has been overshadowed by the infamous 3rd place tie in the same race. jeter will be one of the favorites for gold in london later this summer.


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Dale Bruder, President of the Lake Superior Chapter of the Safari Club International (SCI,) understands this fact implicitly. Bruder knows that clean water shortages impact more than just our world’s human residents, but every life on our planet – large and small, two-legged and four-legged. As such, his organization supports several humanitarian efforts that help to bring clean water to those people in need throughout the world, while also advocating for the protection of a spectacular array of wildlife.
This weekend, April 11-12, Bruder and his organization will be hosting their 16th Annual Hunter’s Banquet and fundraiser in Hinckley, MN. While he worked to finalize preparations for this event, Bruder sat down with us to share how the humanitarian efforts of the SCI can help save countless lives – and countless species – throughout the world.
For our readers that are unfamiliar with the Safari Club International, could you please share a brief summary of your organization and its mission?
The Safari Club International (SCI) is the largest organization in the world dedicated to protecting hunters’ rights and traditions, preserving wildlife through good conservation practices, educating our youth and the non-hunting public, and doing humanitarian deeds for the less fortunate.
You mention the worldwide humanitarian efforts deployed by the SCI. What types of projects have you seen deployed to date and what type of results have you seen these efforts achieve?
Our “Hunters Against Hunger” initiative has provided thousands of pounds of processed venison to the less fortunate so they can eat protein-rich meat. We also have a very active “Make A Wish” type hunting program that is available for disabled and terminally ill children. We support our wounded veterans by helping to fulfill their wishes to go on hunts that they aren’t able to do on their own.
Another initiative we are proud to support is the Blue Bag Drop program, where our members that are traveling overseas deliver blue bags filled with health aids for children and adults and items needed for the hungry. Oftentimes these blue bags will include portable water filtration equipment to be brought into those areas where clean water is not always a given.
Our store has helped to support the SCI Blue Bag Drops, providing some of the portable water filtration equipment SCI members bring with them on their journeys. How many Blue Bag Drops have been deployed to date – and overall – how many lives have been positively impacted through these efforts?
I do not have the exact figure, but it is in the hundreds for the number of bags delivered and in the thousands of lives impacted.
[Ed. Note: DiscountFilterStore.com is proud to support the SCI Blue Bag Drops through the donation of portable water filtration equipment, including our Katadyn camping filters. The photo to the left, from a story published in a recent SCI newsletter, shows one of the Blue Bag Drops we supported, in partnership with the Safari Club International, Safari Care Legacy Fund and Global Water Drops. Look closely and you’ll see the Katadyn Vario filter we donated, sitting atop the bag.
Clean water is critical for every life on our planet, making it a natural cause for the SCI to align itself with. From your perspective, how would you describe this alignment between protecting clean water and protecting wildlife?
They go hand in hand. As you said, clean water is critical for humans and animals alike. Both will drink contaminated water if thirst drives them to it. Then they become ill and that spreads disease and death among their respective species.
What type of opportunities would our readers have to become involved with the SCI or to support its humanitarian missions?
Go to any local member or local chapter and ask how to become involved. Go to any chapter’s fundraiser and join the organization. There is also a National website to get more information: www.scifirstforhunters.org.
Of course, we would also love to see everyone at this weekend’s fundraiser in Hinckley where they can learn about our organization first-hand, in addition to offering the donations that will allow us to continue our good work.
For registration information for the 16th annual Hunter’s Banquet and fundraiser, hosted on April 11th – 12th in Hinckley, MN by the Lake Superior Chapter of the SCI, visit this page on the chapter’s website. You may also donate to support the mission of the SCI by visiting their contribution page on their national website.
We invite you to like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or +1 us on Google+ to be the first to learn about more ways you can support clean water initiatives throughout the world, in addition to being the first to learn about exclusive new deals and products.
Such a bold mission requires technology and leadership to match, and for this, Ruffalo hand-picked Chief Scientist, Scott Smith – pictured with Ruffalo above.
You are the Chief Scientist for Water Defense, an organization founded by actor Mark Ruffalo.
In founding Water Defense, Mark joined Matt Damon – co-founder of Water.org – in leveraging his influence to become a champion for clean water. Why do you feel that clean water is an issue that celebrities like Mark and Matt have become so passionate about?
I believe Mark and Matt understand there is one world and one waterway, and we are all connected. If we don’t bring people together to solve water contamination issues, nothing else really matters. Water is one of the biggest resources we take for granted. Without water, life ends. We drink it, bathe in it and cook with it.
For something so crucial to our everyday lives, we are doing a poor job in protecting the nation’s waterways. Unfortunately, people learn this lesson the hard way, and we want to educate people to prevent any more needless loss of life.
Those who live along the Gulf Coast, in Mayflower, Ark. and most recently in Charleston, W.Va. have experienced this firsthand. Worse is the lack of information and transparency that’s afforded to the public when accidents happen. We still don’t know the long-term effects of fracking and exactly what chemicals and gases are being released from deep below the cap rock of the Earth.
Clearly, with the Bakken oil train explosions of Lac-Megantic, Quebec; Aliceville, Ala.; and Casselton, N.D., we have started one of the more risky experiments in North America that will continue to cause tragic loss of human life if we do not develop new protocols and standards for not just understanding what explosive chemicals are being transported, but testing baseline water, which includes cumulative water testing. This is why the issue is so important to all of us, and it’s our mission to inspire people to stand up and take action to demand their right to clean water access.
Last month, you and Mark spoke out on behalf of clean water during a talk at Cape Cod Community College. For our readers that were unable to attend, could you please share more about the issues you covered?
We unveiled a new project we’re working on with Cape Cod Community College to create new protocols for baseline cumulative water testing that will allow the community to better monitor contaminants that accumulate over time and reduce pollution of Cape Cod’s waters.
Cumulative water testing mimics how life interacts with water. For example, a fish does not swim in the water for a split second; a child does not swim in the water for a split second; and people don’t bathe in the water for a split second. This initiative is a perfect example of what we want to replicate in communities throughout the country.
All waterways are connected; if there is a spill of Bakken oil in North Dakota that goes into the Missouri river, within seven to 10 days, the contaminated water will be in the Gulf Stream, which then flows up the East Coast to the waters of Cape Cod.
Your recent background is as the founder and inventor of OPFLEX Technology, an open cell foam sponge that helps to purify water. What inspired you to dedicate your life to clean water and develop this product, and go on to work with Mark as a part of Water Defense?
In 2006, a company I started was wiped out by oil-contaminated 500-year floodwaters in St. Johnsville, N.Y. After experiencing its destructive power, I dedicated my life to developing a simple solution that filters oil from water. This was the inspiration for what became OPFLEX Technology, which removes the oil at the source of contamination and prevent our waterways from being destroyed.
Also, while working side by side with fisherman and people in the communities of the Gulf of Mexico during the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, I realized the world was relying on instantaneous water testing – taking water samples for a split second from the surface of the water. I found instantaneous water testing was giving false negatives of dangerous oil-related chemicals and started to deploy OPFLEX as an environmental indicator throughout the entire water column – from surface to bottom, where life exists – and found accumulation of previously undetected oil and related chemicals.
Upon this discovery, my life changed forever. I realized I had a duty and obligation to inform people about cumulative water testing and what could be done to protect human health and save our waterways.
Mark heard of my work on the ground in the Gulf and then in Mayflower, Ark. after the March 2013 ExxonMobil Pegasus pipeline oil spill and specifically asked me to join his organization in the fight for clean water. Needless to say, the decision was easy.
OPFLEX [pictured below] has exciting potential to help solve our world’s shortage of clean drinking water. Could you please describe briefly the technology behind OPFLEX and how it works to purify water?
OPFLEX is a reuseable foam technology that sits in all levels of the water column and absorbs contaminants through a capillary network of open cells while repelling water.
Essentially, the OPFLEX technology is based on biomimicry of human lungs, where the open cells are like the alveoli, effectively acting as a filter and utilizing unprecedented surface area to rapidly filter water. It can be used both for water testing and in cleanup efforts, and OPFLEX technology was the only technology out of 43,000 ideas endorsed, ordered, reordered and recycled by BP in the Gulf oil spill.
In fact, this is referenced in a USA Today business section cover story from November 2010. OPFLEX Technology can be used by both companies and consumers alike to detect contamination and prevent our waterways from being contaminated.
Cost is oftentimes cited as a major hurdle in when we discuss how to solve global water issues, whether the proposed solution is distribution or purification. How do you envision OPFLEX helping to ease some of the cost issues involved with water purification?
What’s great about investing in OPFLEX technology is that it’s reusable, cutting down on long-term costs.
You can also use it for both water testing and cleanup, reducing the tools you need to one simple solution. Because of the surface area of OPFLEX, the cost is around $.10 per square foot, even without reuse (so if you use OPFLEX 10 times, the cost goes to $.01 per square foot).
Conversely, products that do not effectively filter the water and wind up in landfills cost $2.00 per square foot and cannot be reused.
Nearly 300,000 West Virginia residents recently suffered through an unprecedented chemical spill, leaving their tap water unusable. Because so little is known about MCHM, the chemical spilled into the water, we were unable to offer our customers any water filters certified to reduce this contaminant. How would a technology like OPFLEX help to purify water supplies contaminated by – for lack of a better word – the ‘unknown’?
We utilized the same lab as the state of West Virginia and detected MCHM at concerning levels within the open cells of OPFLEX deployed in a bathtub in Charleston.
The lab verified the efficacy of the OPFLEX technology with control samples, too. It appears the company testing the waters in Charleston did not have technology that could filter the MCHM.
We attempted to donate OPFLEX filter bags, but the governor and water company showed no interest, which is unfortunate for the community. However, we don’t ever give up and will keep trying.
In addition to West Virginia, there have been several more prominent water contamination issues over the past year, including water that was contaminated by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines to the recent finding of E. Coli in several New York City drinking water tankers. How would a technology like OPFLEX help to purify water in these two types of situations?
We continue to develop prototype filtration systems that utilize OPFLEX in different configurations, such as eelgrass and cubes, which have shown preliminary results in their ability to substantially reduce biological oxygen demanders, chemical oxygen demanders, suspended solids and dissolved solids.
We are now researching E. coli. Because OPFLEX repels water, the technology can be used in these situations to assist in cleanup efforts by absorbing and removing oil and related non-polar contaminants like a magnet, along with metals due to its molecular structure.
Our thanks go out to Scott Smith, Mark Ruffalo and all at Water Defense and OPFLEX for their fight on behalf of clean water. We encourage you to learn more about this fight by watching the video provided by Scott below, sharing more about his history and the founding of OPFLEX.

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dale bruder, president of the lake superior chapter of the safari club international (sci,) understands this fact implicitly. bruder knows that clean water shortages impact more than just our world’s human residents, but every life on our planet – large and small, two-legged and four-legged. as such, his organization supports several humanitarian efforts that help to bring clean water to those people in need throughout the world, while also advocating for the protection of a spectacular array of wildlife.
this weekend, april 11-12, bruder and his organization will be hosting their 16th annual hunter’s banquet and fundraiser in hinckley, mn. while he worked to finalize preparations for this event, bruder sat down with us to share how the humanitarian efforts of the sci can help save countless lives – and countless species – throughout the world.
for our readers that are unfamiliar with the safari club international, could you please share a brief summary of your organization and its mission?
the safari club international (sci) is the largest organization in the world dedicated to protecting hunters’ rights and traditions, preserving wildlife through good conservation practices, educating our youth and the non-hunting public, and doing humanitarian deeds for the less fortunate.
you mention the worldwide humanitarian efforts deployed by the sci. what types of projects have you seen deployed to date and what type of results have you seen these efforts achieve?
our “hunters against hunger” initiative has provided thousands of pounds of processed venison to the less fortunate so they can eat protein-rich meat. we also have a very active “make a wish” type hunting program that is available for disabled and terminally ill children. we support our wounded veterans by helping to fulfill their wishes to go on hunts that they aren’t able to do on their own.
another initiative we are proud to support is the blue bag drop program, where our members that are traveling overseas deliver blue bags filled with health aids for children and adults and items needed for the hungry. oftentimes these blue bags will include portable water filtration equipment to be brought into those areas where clean water is not always a given.
our store has helped to support the sci blue bag drops, providing some of the portable water filtration equipment sci members bring with them on their journeys. how many blue bag drops have been deployed to date – and overall – how many lives have been positively impacted through these efforts?
i do not have the exact figure, but it is in the hundreds for the number of bags delivered and in the thousands of lives impacted.
[ed. note: discountfilterstore.com is proud to support the sci blue bag drops through the donation of portable water filtration equipment, including our katadyn camping filters. the photo to the left, from a story published in a recent sci newsletter, shows one of the blue bag drops we supported, in partnership with the safari club international, safari care legacy fund and global water drops. look closely and you’ll see the katadyn vario filter we donated, sitting atop the bag.
clean water is critical for every life on our planet, making it a natural cause for the sci to align itself with. from your perspective, how would you describe this alignment between protecting clean water and protecting wildlife?
they go hand in hand. as you said, clean water is critical for humans and animals alike. both will drink contaminated water if thirst drives them to it. then they become ill and that spreads disease and death among their respective species.
what type of opportunities would our readers have to become involved with the sci or to support its humanitarian missions?
go to any local member or local chapter and ask how to become involved. go to any chapter’s fundraiser and join the organization. there is also a national website to get more information: www.scifirstforhunters.org.
of course, we would also love to see everyone at this weekend’s fundraiser in hinckley where they can learn about our organization first-hand, in addition to offering the donations that will allow us to continue our good work.
for registration information for the 16th annual hunter’s banquet and fundraiser, hosted on april 11th – 12th in hinckley, mn by the lake superior chapter of the sci, visit this page on the chapter’s website. you may also donate to support the mission of the sci by visiting their contribution page on their national website.
we invite you to like us on facebook, follow us on twitter or +1 us on google+ to be the first to learn about more ways you can support clean water initiatives throughout the world, in addition to being the first to learn about exclusive new deals and products.
such a bold mission requires technology and leadership to match, and for this, ruffalo hand-picked chief scientist, scott smith – pictured with ruffalo above.
you are the chief scientist for water defense, an organization founded by actor mark ruffalo.
in founding water defense, mark joined matt damon – co-founder of water.org – in leveraging his influence to become a champion for clean water. why do you feel that clean water is an issue that celebrities like mark and matt have become so passionate about?
i believe mark and matt understand there is one world and one waterway, and we are all connected. if we don’t bring people together to solve water contamination issues, nothing else really matters. water is one of the biggest resources we take for granted. without water, life ends. we drink it, bathe in it and cook with it.
for something so crucial to our everyday lives, we are doing a poor job in protecting the nation’s waterways. unfortunately, people learn this lesson the hard way, and we want to educate people to prevent any more needless loss of life.
those who live along the gulf coast, in mayflower, ark. and most recently in charleston, w.va. have experienced this firsthand. worse is the lack of information and transparency that’s afforded to the public when accidents happen. we still don’t know the long-term effects of fracking and exactly what chemicals and gases are being released from deep below the cap rock of the earth.
clearly, with the bakken oil train explosions of lac-megantic, quebec; aliceville, ala.; and casselton, n.d., we have started one of the more risky experiments in north america that will continue to cause tragic loss of human life if we do not develop new protocols and standards for not just understanding what explosive chemicals are being transported, but testing baseline water, which includes cumulative water testing. this is why the issue is so important to all of us, and it’s our mission to inspire people to stand up and take action to demand their right to clean water access.
last month, you and mark spoke out on behalf of clean water during a talk at cape cod community college. for our readers that were unable to attend, could you please share more about the issues you covered?
we unveiled a new project we’re working on with cape cod community college to create new protocols for baseline cumulative water testing that will allow the community to better monitor contaminants that accumulate over time and reduce pollution of cape cod’s waters.
cumulative water testing mimics how life interacts with water. for example, a fish does not swim in the water for a split second; a child does not swim in the water for a split second; and people don’t bathe in the water for a split second. this initiative is a perfect example of what we want to replicate in communities throughout the country.
all waterways are connected; if there is a spill of bakken oil in north dakota that goes into the missouri river, within seven to 10 days, the contaminated water will be in the gulf stream, which then flows up the east coast to the waters of cape cod.
your recent background is as the founder and inventor of opflex technology, an open cell foam sponge that helps to purify water. what inspired you to dedicate your life to clean water and develop this product, and go on to work with mark as a part of water defense?
in 2006, a company i started was wiped out by oil-contaminated 500-year floodwaters in st. johnsville, n.y. after experiencing its destructive power, i dedicated my life to developing a simple solution that filters oil from water. this was the inspiration for what became opflex technology, which removes the oil at the source of contamination and prevent our waterways from being destroyed.
also, while working side by side with fisherman and people in the communities of the gulf of mexico during the bp deepwater horizon oil spill in 2010, i realized the world was relying on instantaneous water testing – taking water samples for a split second from the surface of the water. i found instantaneous water testing was giving false negatives of dangerous oil-related chemicals and started to deploy opflex as an environmental indicator throughout the entire water column – from surface to bottom, where life exists – and found accumulation of previously undetected oil and related chemicals.
upon this discovery, my life changed forever. i realized i had a duty and obligation to inform people about cumulative water testing and what could be done to protect human health and save our waterways.
mark heard of my work on the ground in the gulf and then in mayflower, ark. after the march 2013 exxonmobil pegasus pipeline oil spill and specifically asked me to join his organization in the fight for clean water. needless to say, the decision was easy.
opflex [pictured below] has exciting potential to help solve our world’s shortage of clean drinking water. could you please describe briefly the technology behind opflex and how it works to purify water?
opflex is a reuseable foam technology that sits in all levels of the water column and absorbs contaminants through a capillary network of open cells while repelling water.
essentially, the opflex technology is based on biomimicry of human lungs, where the open cells are like the alveoli, effectively acting as a filter and utilizing unprecedented surface area to rapidly filter water. it can be used both for water testing and in cleanup efforts, and opflex technology was the only technology out of 43,000 ideas endorsed, ordered, reordered and recycled by bp in the gulf oil spill.
in fact, this is referenced in a usa today business section cover story from november 2010. opflex technology can be used by both companies and consumers alike to detect contamination and prevent our waterways from being contaminated.
cost is oftentimes cited as a major hurdle in when we discuss how to solve global water issues, whether the proposed solution is distribution or purification. how do you envision opflex helping to ease some of the cost issues involved with water purification?
what’s great about investing in opflex technology is that it’s reusable, cutting down on long-term costs.
you can also use it for both water testing and cleanup, reducing the tools you need to one simple solution. because of the surface area of opflex, the cost is around $.10 per square foot, even without reuse (so if you use opflex 10 times, the cost goes to $.01 per square foot).
conversely, products that do not effectively filter the water and wind up in landfills cost $2.00 per square foot and cannot be reused.
nearly 300,000 west virginia residents recently suffered through an unprecedented chemical spill, leaving their tap water unusable. because so little is known about mchm, the chemical spilled into the water, we were unable to offer our customers any water filters certified to reduce this contaminant. how would a technology like opflex help to purify water supplies contaminated by – for lack of a better word – the ‘unknown’?
we utilized the same lab as the state of west virginia and detected mchm at concerning levels within the open cells of opflex deployed in a bathtub in charleston.
the lab verified the efficacy of the opflex technology with control samples, too. it appears the company testing the waters in charleston did not have technology that could filter the mchm.
we attempted to donate opflex filter bags, but the governor and water company showed no interest, which is unfortunate for the community. however, we don’t ever give up and will keep trying.
in addition to west virginia, there have been several more prominent water contamination issues over the past year, including water that was contaminated by typhoon haiyan in the philippines to the recent finding of e. coli in several new york city drinking water tankers. how would a technology like opflex help to purify water in these two types of situations?
we continue to develop prototype filtration systems that utilize opflex in different configurations, such as eelgrass and cubes, which have shown preliminary results in their ability to substantially reduce biological oxygen demanders, chemical oxygen demanders, suspended solids and dissolved solids.
we are now researching e. coli. because opflex repels water, the technology can be used in these situations to assist in cleanup efforts by absorbing and removing oil and related non-polar contaminants like a magnet, along with metals due to its molecular structure.
our thanks go out to scott smith, mark ruffalo and all at water defense and opflex for their fight on behalf of clean water. we encourage you to learn more about this fight by watching the video provided by scott below, sharing more about his history and the founding of opflex.


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When Berklee beckons, most aspiring jazz musicians pick themselves up and trek to Boston to further their studies, but guitarist Gabriel Vicéns isn't most people. While the young guitarist had a scholarship lined up at that venerable learning institution, he opted to stay in his native habitat and study at the Music Conservatory of Puerto Rico. Over the course of his years there, Vicens developed a distinct tone that cuts, yet remains warm, round and focused. He also created a compositional identity all his own.
Point In Time marks his debut date as a leader, but the music isn't first timer quality. Vicens shows patience that highlights his maturity, taking time to flesh out his ideas. Vicens and alto saxophonist Jonathan Suazo often work in tandem, weaving their way through the heads of these modern jazz tunes as one. While they prove to be simpatico, they exhibit far different traits when they solo. Suazo proves far more likely to reach heights of ecstasy and flights of fury ("Point In Time"), while Vicens holds interest with his ideas and lines themselves, making the manner of delivery less important than the material being delivered.
Pianist Eduardo Zayas, who delivers ostinato based circuity, gentle comping, confident soloing and whatever else Vicens' mind desires, and drummer Vladimir Coronel, who drives the music with a light and propulsive ride cymbal, are ever-present. Bass duties on the album are split between up-and-comer Matt Clohesy and the great Eddie Gomez. Both men are key players in the overall architecture of these performances, but they each bring something different to the party. Clohesy provides a centered sound and fits in with the rhythm section, while Gomez brings a fluid and springy presence to bear. Gomez is also given a good deal of space to shine as a soloist, and he proves to be the more interactive and conversant ("Beautiful Place") of the two. The other big name guesttenor saxophonist David Sanchezonly appears on rare occasion, but he brings unbridled enthusiasm into Vicens' world.
Four of the twelve tracks on Point In Time serve as introductions to their far lengthier companions, but they don't always give a clear picture of what's to come. Vicens' semi-atmospheric "Intro to Frame of Mind" is far mellower than what follows, while "Intro to Cuadro" and "Intro to El Camino" are brief vignettes that feature Sanchez and Gomez, respectively, but have little to no connection to their counterpart songs. Regardless, all four episodic endeavors prove to be welcome inclusions.
At nearly eighty minutes long, Point In Time is a full-bodied debut record filled with bright moments, enchanting sounds and thrilling journeys. The Zeitgeist of modern jazz is exhibited through Vicens' work.

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when berklee beckons, most aspiring jazz musicians pick themselves up and trek to boston to further their studies, but guitarist gabriel vicéns isn't most people. while the young guitarist had a scholarship lined up at that venerable learning institution, he opted to stay in his native habitat and study at the music conservatory of puerto rico. over the course of his years there, vicens developed a distinct tone that cuts, yet remains warm, round and focused. he also created a compositional identity all his own.
point in time marks his debut date as a leader, but the music isn't first timer quality. vicens shows patience that highlights his maturity, taking time to flesh out his ideas. vicens and alto saxophonist jonathan suazo often work in tandem, weaving their way through the heads of these modern jazz tunes as one. while they prove to be simpatico, they exhibit far different traits when they solo. suazo proves far more likely to reach heights of ecstasy and flights of fury ("point in time"), while vicens holds interest with his ideas and lines themselves, making the manner of delivery less important than the material being delivered.
pianist eduardo zayas, who delivers ostinato based circuity, gentle comping, confident soloing and whatever else vicens' mind desires, and drummer vladimir coronel, who drives the music with a light and propulsive ride cymbal, are ever-present. bass duties on the album are split between up-and-comer matt clohesy and the great eddie gomez. both men are key players in the overall architecture of these performances, but they each bring something different to the party. clohesy provides a centered sound and fits in with the rhythm section, while gomez brings a fluid and springy presence to bear. gomez is also given a good deal of space to shine as a soloist, and he proves to be the more interactive and conversant ("beautiful place") of the two. the other big name guesttenor saxophonist david sanchezonly appears on rare occasion, but he brings unbridled enthusiasm into vicens' world.
four of the twelve tracks on point in time serve as introductions to their far lengthier companions, but they don't always give a clear picture of what's to come. vicens' semi-atmospheric "intro to frame of mind" is far mellower than what follows, while "intro to cuadro" and "intro to el camino" are brief vignettes that feature sanchez and gomez, respectively, but have little to no connection to their counterpart songs. regardless, all four episodic endeavors prove to be welcome inclusions.
at nearly eighty minutes long, point in time is a full-bodied debut record filled with bright moments, enchanting sounds and thrilling journeys. the zeitgeist of modern jazz is exhibited through vicens' work.


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lowercased: welcome to vitasprings online store - source of your healthy life. we carry huge selections of vitamins and supplements, and other different health and beauty products, over 400 brands and 30,000 items now, with new products added frequently. browse the category of baobab oil at vitasprings, and we guarantee you a safe, secure online shopping experience! we value your business greatly and do our best to honor any requests you might have. our customer service hot line is here waiting for you: 1-626-579-2668.


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Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. Germans consume up to half a liter per day on average! Ethiopia is the origin of coffee which was then cultivated by the Arabs before becoming fashionable in Europe in the 16th and 17th century. Coffee is a natural product made out of the beans of a shrub.
I really enjoy a great cup of real Italian espresso (not the one you get at Starbuck`s ... sorry! - I am sure I have some Italian blood in my veines ... or even espresso...) which I would never drink out of a plastic cup! Coffee for me means to sit down for a few minutes and drink it out of white porcelaine cup - like the Italians and Spanish do. I try not do overdo - three espressi (correct Italian term for "espressos" ;-)) a day should suffice. And by the way - experts say that espresso contains less acid than filter coffee! And I enjoy it pure - no sugar, no milk. My favorite coffeeshops in my home city of Düsseldorf are Espresso Perfetto and Rösterei 4 in the old town. I also enjoy Einstein in Berlin and many individiual coffeeshops in other cities. I will recommend a few in upcoming travel blogs.
Coffee contains the so-called antioxidants which protect our cells from free radicals which trigger diseases such as cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer and heart diseases. Coffee contains more antioxidants than green or herbal tea.
There are various studies on coffee with various results. It depends, of course, who has ordered the study. 5 studies about coffee and coronar diseases show that a moderate coffee consumption of up to 4 cups a day reduces the risk of heart failure by 11%. Also, there is a context between coffee and memory when aging - in a positive sense! Coffee can also reduce the risk of depression and may help if you are suffering from asthma. Moderate coffee consumption may also improve your enterobacteria and reduce the risk of gall stones. And it is obviously not true that coffee detracts liquid from your body.
I found this funny signboard at "VILLAGE" - a great coffeeshop at the end of the world, in Canada`s Yukon! Find more about it in my Yukon blog and - enjoy your coffee!

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coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world. germans consume up to half a liter per day on average! ethiopia is the origin of coffee which was then cultivated by the arabs before becoming fashionable in europe in the 16th and 17th century. coffee is a natural product made out of the beans of a shrub.
i really enjoy a great cup of real italian espresso (not the one you get at starbuck`s ... sorry! - i am sure i have some italian blood in my veines ... or even espresso...) which i would never drink out of a plastic cup! coffee for me means to sit down for a few minutes and drink it out of white porcelaine cup - like the italians and spanish do. i try not do overdo - three espressi (correct italian term for "espressos" ;-)) a day should suffice. and by the way - experts say that espresso contains less acid than filter coffee! and i enjoy it pure - no sugar, no milk. my favorite coffeeshops in my home city of düsseldorf are espresso perfetto and rösterei 4 in the old town. i also enjoy einstein in berlin and many individiual coffeeshops in other cities. i will recommend a few in upcoming travel blogs.
coffee contains the so-called antioxidants which protect our cells from free radicals which trigger diseases such as cancer, diabetes, alzheimer and heart diseases. coffee contains more antioxidants than green or herbal tea.
there are various studies on coffee with various results. it depends, of course, who has ordered the study. 5 studies about coffee and coronar diseases show that a moderate coffee consumption of up to 4 cups a day reduces the risk of heart failure by 11%. also, there is a context between coffee and memory when aging - in a positive sense! coffee can also reduce the risk of depression and may help if you are suffering from asthma. moderate coffee consumption may also improve your enterobacteria and reduce the risk of gall stones. and it is obviously not true that coffee detracts liquid from your body.
i found this funny signboard at "village" - a great coffeeshop at the end of the world, in canada`s yukon! find more about it in my yukon blog and - enjoy your coffee!


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Our Slidell, LA Honda service facility offers alignment service for all make and model vehicles. Vehicle alignment probably isn't at the top of the list of services you think you need, but it's very important. An improperly aligned vehicle can be dangerous and affect the integrity and life of your car's tires. There's a few things you can look for in order to determine if your car, truck, van or SUV may need an alignment. If your vehicle pulls to the left or right when driving straight down the road, it could mean it's time for an alignment. Another common sign is extensive wear on just the inside or outside edge of your vehicle's tires. There are other symptoms that you need to be aware of that one of our service advisors would be happy to cover with you. Just call Honda of Slidell's Service Department at (888) 296-2655. Our advisor will ask you questions in order to determine if your car is need of alignment service. If you need it, be sure to check out our online service specials so you can save money on this and other maintenance.
Many people are a little confused about just what a vehicle alignment is. They often believe that it is an adjustment to a car's tires. This is not the case. An alignment is an adjustment to a vehicle's suspension system. Misalignment occurs when during the course of normal everyday driving, you hit a pothole or drive on unfinished/under construction roadways. Driving on these surfaces is rough on your car and ends up gradually "bumping" your suspension system out of the proper alignment. This, in turn, can cause uneven tire tread wear or your vehicle to pull to the left or right when driving straight down a road. You can trust Honda of Slidell to perform alignment service only when you need it. We never push unnecessary services on our customers. Honda of Slidell operates on a philosophy of honesty and integrity in everything we do. We're convenient to the Gulfport, MS and Mandeville, LA areas with our convenient location at 510 E Howze Beach Rd Slidell, LA 70461.
We invite you to schedule your alignment service online on our website. One of our service advisors will make sure that you get an appointment that works within your busy schedule. Honda of Slidell's certified technicians will perform alignment service on your vehicle quickly and get you back out on the road driving safely. Our Slidell, LA auto service facility is ready to perform this and any other factory recommended maintenance on your car, truck, van or SUV today.

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our slidell, la honda service facility offers alignment service for all make and model vehicles. vehicle alignment probably isn't at the top of the list of services you think you need, but it's very important. an improperly aligned vehicle can be dangerous and affect the integrity and life of your car's tires. there's a few things you can look for in order to determine if your car, truck, van or suv may need an alignment. if your vehicle pulls to the left or right when driving straight down the road, it could mean it's time for an alignment. another common sign is extensive wear on just the inside or outside edge of your vehicle's tires. there are other symptoms that you need to be aware of that one of our service advisors would be happy to cover with you. just call honda of slidell's service department at (888) 296-2655. our advisor will ask you questions in order to determine if your car is need of alignment service. if you need it, be sure to check out our online service specials so you can save money on this and other maintenance.
many people are a little confused about just what a vehicle alignment is. they often believe that it is an adjustment to a car's tires. this is not the case. an alignment is an adjustment to a vehicle's suspension system. misalignment occurs when during the course of normal everyday driving, you hit a pothole or drive on unfinished/under construction roadways. driving on these surfaces is rough on your car and ends up gradually "bumping" your suspension system out of the proper alignment. this, in turn, can cause uneven tire tread wear or your vehicle to pull to the left or right when driving straight down a road. you can trust honda of slidell to perform alignment service only when you need it. we never push unnecessary services on our customers. honda of slidell operates on a philosophy of honesty and integrity in everything we do. we're convenient to the gulfport, ms and mandeville, la areas with our convenient location at 510 e howze beach rd slidell, la 70461.
we invite you to schedule your alignment service online on our website. one of our service advisors will make sure that you get an appointment that works within your busy schedule. honda of slidell's certified technicians will perform alignment service on your vehicle quickly and get you back out on the road driving safely. our slidell, la auto service facility is ready to perform this and any other factory recommended maintenance on your car, truck, van or suv today.


text: Highly visible location with great signage located just east of Oakland Drive on W. Milham Avenue for your new office. Building offers on-site parking. This suite offers three offices, conference room, bullpen area, receptionist's desk, and in-suite restroom. Suite can be combined with adjoining suite for a total of 3,000 SF.

lowercased: highly visible location with great signage located just east of oakland drive on w. milham avenue for your new office. building offers on-site parking. this suite offers three offices, conference room, bullpen area, receptionist's desk, and in-suite restroom. suite can be combined with adjoining suite for a total of 3,000 sf.


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Raise a glass, or at least a cheer, and celebrate the 261st birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with Cecilia Bartoli and Antonio Pappano! From the Maestro's religious music to solo and symphonic movements, not forgetting his operas, wonder anew at the constant inventiveness of the great composer.
Pappano both conducts and plays the piano at the head of the Orchestra and Chorus of the Accademia, while superstar mezzo-soprano Bartoli brings her own special brand of vocal fireworks to add to the festivities.

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raise a glass, or at least a cheer, and celebrate the 261st birthday of wolfgang amadeus mozart with cecilia bartoli and antonio pappano! from the maestro's religious music to solo and symphonic movements, not forgetting his operas, wonder anew at the constant inventiveness of the great composer.
pappano both conducts and plays the piano at the head of the orchestra and chorus of the accademia, while superstar mezzo-soprano bartoli brings her own special brand of vocal fireworks to add to the festivities.


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What I Am Learning About Marriage.
What’s Wrong With A Nice Guy?
Want to be Called “Big Daddy”?

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what i am learning about marriage.
what’s wrong with a nice guy?
want to be called “big daddy”?


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That’s what I was told when I visited the website for the New Zealand Motorhome & Caravan Show which starts this Friday in Hamilton.
Promoted to enthusiasts of camping, caravanning or any kind of motorhoming – the three-day expo at Claudelands Events Centre is apparently New Zealand’s premier Motorhome & Caravan show.
I think there only used to be one or two names for campervans but it seems the names and choices of “beds on wheels” is expanding every year.
You can attend the show to look at: Camping trailers, pop-tops, fifth wheelers, RVs, motorhomes, campervans, caravans and tents (don’t think the tents are on wheels though).
Plus there will be a whole array of exciting accessories to look at.
We’ve been to motorhome shows before and it’s kind of compulsory to attend if you are doing up a campervan/bus as we are (slowly) attempting with the Kiwi Blog Bus.
In fact we bought our toilet from the show at Hamilton two years ago.
We also got a good deal on a reversing camera and bought home two full carrier bags of leaflets and product information from various companies.
That’s one of the best parts of these kind of shows; research.
You can gather information not by visiting one website after another but by visiting stalls and trying out products there and then.
You can walk around RVs and fifth wheelers that you know are only an option if you win the lottery, but for a few minutes you can live the dream.
Try them out for size, sit on the sofas, open the kitchen cupboards, check out how big the shower room is.
Then slip your shoes and sensible mind back on and go and grab a coffee and visit the tents.
I’m not being negative – some folks out there must be buying these amazing dream machines – I’m just being realistic and guessing that the majority of visitors are partaking in the totally acceptable hobby of “window shopping’.
Apparently there are some fantastic prizes on offer including $150,000 towards a new motorhome.
So there you go… dreams can come true.
If you don’t manage to get to the show check back on my blog at the weekend as I’ll be posting some “live” photos from the event and next week I’ll follow up with a write-up and details of any outstanding products that caught my attention.

lowercased:
that’s what i was told when i visited the website for the new zealand motorhome & caravan show which starts this friday in hamilton.
promoted to enthusiasts of camping, caravanning or any kind of motorhoming – the three-day expo at claudelands events centre is apparently new zealand’s premier motorhome & caravan show.
i think there only used to be one or two names for campervans but it seems the names and choices of “beds on wheels” is expanding every year.
you can attend the show to look at: camping trailers, pop-tops, fifth wheelers, rvs, motorhomes, campervans, caravans and tents (don’t think the tents are on wheels though).
plus there will be a whole array of exciting accessories to look at.
we’ve been to motorhome shows before and it’s kind of compulsory to attend if you are doing up a campervan/bus as we are (slowly) attempting with the kiwi blog bus.
in fact we bought our toilet from the show at hamilton two years ago.
we also got a good deal on a reversing camera and bought home two full carrier bags of leaflets and product information from various companies.
that’s one of the best parts of these kind of shows; research.
you can gather information not by visiting one website after another but by visiting stalls and trying out products there and then.
you can walk around rvs and fifth wheelers that you know are only an option if you win the lottery, but for a few minutes you can live the dream.
try them out for size, sit on the sofas, open the kitchen cupboards, check out how big the shower room is.
then slip your shoes and sensible mind back on and go and grab a coffee and visit the tents.
i’m not being negative – some folks out there must be buying these amazing dream machines – i’m just being realistic and guessing that the majority of visitors are partaking in the totally acceptable hobby of “window shopping’.
apparently there are some fantastic prizes on offer including $150,000 towards a new motorhome.
so there you go… dreams can come true.
if you don’t manage to get to the show check back on my blog at the weekend as i’ll be posting some “live” photos from the event and next week i’ll follow up with a write-up and details of any outstanding products that caught my attention.