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Your beer cans and bottles are in for some big changes. The Beer Institute, an organization that represents the companies that make 81 percent of the beer in the U.S., said we'll soon see calorie counts on some beer labels.
The institute expects its companies, which include the makers of Budweiser, Miller, and Coors beers, will change some labels immediately and all labels by 2020.
Most people on Twitter didn't think the calorie labels would change their drinking habits, but the Center for Science in the Public Interest, offered a preview by posting the calorie counts for dozens of popular drinks, from light beers to restaurant cocktails. It shows that pre-dinner cocktail can cost you anywhere from a mere 50 calories to 780 calories.
Though beer enthusiasts might turn a blind eye to the labels, they are a way to keep consumers educated about what they're chugging down.

subset: commoncrawl


text: Techspy 22 Report post Posted June 10, 2013 I am fed up with the rich exhaust smell at idle and have done all I know to make sure it is running correctly (replaced IACV, TPS, no air leaks etc). So, I am considering putting a CAT back on and am wondering what one is recommended. I currently have a test pipe in place with a Tubi cat back system. I first want to try a Hi-Flow CAT with no muffler, but if too loud, I will put the Tubi back on with it. Fortunately I have the stock CAT and pipe untouched so I can take that to an exhaust shop with a new CAT and have it make exactly the same. So, what is a tested Hi-Flow CAT? Does anyone have any videos of an S4 with a CAT only exhaust? Thanks! Quote John 94 S4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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- n.- another spelling of INQUIRER
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Hey Guys! How was your weekend? I spent weekend braving the cold trying out the food at Broadway market in Hackney where I chose to give into my Vietnamese craving for some 'Banh Mi Thit' (a traditional Vietnamese crunchy bread roll filled with pickled veggies and grilled meat of your choice). If you're Vietnamese like me or live in Melbourne, you've no doubt had one these from the Western or Eastern suburbs and if you're as old as me, can probably reminisce about the days when we called the rolls 'Two dollar bread.' They're about four dollars now (I gobbled down as many as I could when I was back in Melbourne) and in London, they're a rip off at £5 and sadly, no where near as good.
Anyway, I seem to always digress … I've received a few questions through my blog/tumblr so wanted to share the answers with you guys:
Anonymous Asked:
Hi Tien… as a fellow Aussie gal, I really enjoy reading your posts and I love your sense of style. My question is actually really simple… Can you recommend a good brand for a pair of black skinny jeans that doesn't fade! I am looking for something skinny (though not super skinny), comfy, doesn't break the bank, is jet black and stays jet black! Thanks x
T-Styled Me Answered:
Hiya! Aww thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying my posts I always imagine only a few of my friends reading my blog so it's lovely to hear from readers! You know what, I actually don't own a pair of 'real' black denim jeans – I have every other variation known to man (jeggings, supersoft skinny jeans etc) and I haven't tried many jeans back in Australia for while to recommend to you however…
From personal experience, I've found Saba jeans the best quality for a reasonable price (approx $129) that fit my shape (I prefer high rise compared to mid rise) are comfortable and have kept their shape for years. I currently live in these (termed jeggings but have enough structure to be considered jeans). I have heard that Saba have had bad batches of these jeans so as a warning just to be on the safe side, speak to the staff to see if there have been any issues (I bought mine 8 months ago and didn't experience any but just in case they've changed dyes recently). These are the ones I'm wearing below:
If these are above your budget, I'd recommend Zara skinny jeans which are more affordable. I bought pairs for two clients of mine and the colour has held up for over a year and they are happy with them. Colour has been reported to have faded ever so slightly.
If you're able to get your hands on a pair, I would highly recommend Madewell Skinny jeans (I'm actually wear a blue pair right now from 3 years ago). Unfortunately they don't ship to Australia but if you have friends in the US, are travelling there or use a forwarder I'm sure you'll love them as much as I do.
Lastly, if you have the budget, I'd recommend or or as well although they are definitely on the pricier end.
To maintain the blackcolour, the key is to:
- Always wash them turned inside out to reduce washing machine abrasion (on gentle cycle) and only with other black/dark frabrics or better yet, hand wash your jeans in cold water (with preferably dark fabric detergent or black dye).
- Never put jeans in the dryer as the heat ages the fabric.
- Don't wash them too often; you don't need to wash after every single wear.
- If there's a pair you can't part with that has faded, you can easily dye them to get them back to black.
I hope this helped!
Anonymous Asked:
After spotting the Camilla and Marc True Love dress on you (here) I fell in love with it. Unfortunately the only place I could find it in my size was eBay however I'm having reservations about the authenticity of the dress and was hoping you'd be able to clarify some things for me. The dress I bought has no size labelling on the camilla and marc tag nor does it have the tag which shows care instructions. Can you advise whether yours does?The seller has also re-listed the dress – which is one of the reasons I found it suspicious! Link
Thank you so much in advance!!
T-Styled Me Answered:
There is indeed a care instructions tab but it's hidden; located on the skirt portion of the dress (on the right hand side). There are two care tags and I've taken a picture of mine for your reference
My Tips for shopping on Ebay for Authenticity
- Check the seller's feedback in the last 6 months and the comments
- View what other type of items the seller is also selling – this is a good indicator or whether they are a genuine seller.
- Ask them all quesitons – especially if you're concerned where they get their products from.
- Request additional photos for authenticity purposes and retain these records in the event you need to dispute it with the seller / eBay.
- For handbag authenticity, always use 'The Purseforum' and get the ladies there to authenticate. They are really helpful!
- Use Paypal and never pay direct into a seller's bank account.
Good luck!


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About This Center
The Vedic knowledge of India has been the source of inspiration, and enlightenment for humankind for infinite generations. Ancient Rishis or philosophers of India have discovered some of the deepest mysteries of the human existence and soul.
Founded by Patanjali, Yoga is one of the six schools of Hindu philosophy that helps you understand or realize your inner self. Yoga has stayed relevant for all times, and helped people find their soul and attain spiritual enlightenment.
Derived from the Sanskrit word yuj, Yoga means union of the individual
consciousness or soul with the Universal Consciousness or Spirit. Yoga is a 5000-
year-old Indian body of knowledge. Though many think of yoga only as a physical
exercise where people twist, turn, stretch, and breathe in the most complex ways,
these are actually only the most superficial aspect of this profound science of
unfolding the infinite potentials of the human mind and soul. The science of Yoga
imbibes the complete essence of the Way of Life.
Happy Yoga International is such a beautiful and lovely place for Yoga Teacher Training. Here teachers are so good and they teach yoga with full dedication and with individual attention. Food in Happy Yoga International is just awesome. Happy Yoga International provides organic and healthy food which is good for health and specially good for Yoga. Overall In one word, the school is AWESOME.
AccommodationsWe offer residential facilities to all our students, so that when they arrive here, all they do is learn, and not waste time in arranging various facilities. Our school is conveniently located in the foothills of Himalayas, at the banks of Holy River Ganges, providing the perfect milieu to learn & practice spirituality.
The rooms are equipped with all modern facilities and include a seating area, balcony with the beautiful and picturesque view of the Himalayas, attached bathroom with hot and cold shower, and Wi-Fi facility. The healthy and nutritious food is prepared with oriental spices and natural Himalayan herbs as per the Yoga guidelines. The food is completely satvic, and doesn't contain hot spices or artificial additives.
How to Reach: Rishikesh is located at North East Uttrakhand, India. It has an average elevation of 375 Mt (1700 feet).
How to Reach Yog Villa: Happy Yoga International Yoga School
Air – Nearest international airport Delhi, nearest domestic airport Jolly Grant Dehradun.
Rail – Haridwar from here 30 km, Rishikesh is accessible by tourist Taxi, Bus or Auto rickshaws
Road – Rishikesh is well connected by road, Delhi 238 km, Haridwar 30 km and Dehradun 45 km
Bus – ISBT (Kashmiri Gate Delhi) Govt. Bus or Private Taxi, Bus
Rishikesh: The Yoga Capital of The World
Rishikesh is the spiritual and Yoga capital of the world. Situated in the foothills of the Himalayas and sandy beaches of the river Ganges, Rishikesh is an ideal destination for those who are seeking answers related to their existence as well as discover their soul. Many ancient Indian sages and seers have chosen Rishikesh as their abode to explore spirituality and discover the hidden secrets of the human life as well as the Universe.
Rishikesh, today, is frequented by sincere seekers from all over the world to explore spirituality, learn ancient Indian philosophy, Yoga, etc. The city is housed in plenty of ashrams and temples always brimming with spiritual chants, mantras, bells etc. Due to this, Rishikesh is one of the most potent spiritual energy centers of India and the perfect destination to learn Spirituality and reinvent your inner self.
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Shashank Pandey March 28, 2018
Swami Vishnudas yoga classes in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand were an absolute revelation! We took one of his classes and ended up going everyday for over a week while in Rishikesh. He taught a varied mix of Asanas that were physically challenging, technical and left us feeling blissed out at the end of every class. It was quite magical. We highly recommend his yoga classes and wished we could have taken him back home in our suitcase!!!
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The new year's tradition in my family is to have traditional Filipino foods alongside a melange of fingerfoods to snack on throughout the night. The youthful pull of partying into the wee hours may have given way to family game night by the fire, but these traditional foods remain the same. They are like roots of our family tree, grounding me, centering me, and a huge part of welcoming all the possibility and change the new year has to offer. Above is the start of a dish called pancit. I'm soaking the rice noodles to soften and then I'll cook them with soy sauce, lemon juice, shrimp, pea pods, and carrots, and garnish with green onion. I'll also be making lumpia, which is the Filipino name for a spring roll. Prepping the filling and rolling these little puppies is a bit time intensive, but so worth it to bite into their crispy, golden goodness. These dishes are symbols of family and tradition and celebration for me, and the holiday wouldn't be complete without them!
Now to compliment all that tradition, I'm going to add a Blast from the Past. Does anyone remember eating this pistacio/whipped cream/crushed pineapple concoction? I learned this recipe from my dear friend, Susan, many years ago, but surely it must have originated in the 1950's when dessert salads were all the rage. Oh! It also includes mini-marshmallows! I know it sounds strange, but once you've tried it, it is a flavor combination that so light and delicious and unique that it will surely be filed away in that part of your brain where food isn't just calories and ingredients...it provides comfort and evokes memories. The very best kind of holiday food.
Now, that all the food prepping is done for tonight, I'm going to take some time and quietly think about the new year...what do I want to create? what do I want to resolve? what do I want to manifest in this new year? So many possibilities! Oh, and I have to think about my Word for the year.
What are your thoughts on the beginning of the new year?


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So, here we have part two of our reasons to have a website maintenance package. If you missed part one click here.
Still not sure about investing in a website maintenance package? Read on…
We're spelling out 4 more reasons for your business to make the investment into a website maintenance package. In case you weren't convinced last week 😉
1. Cost Saving.
This logic is pretty clear. Should your website suffer a catastrophic crash or hack, getting it back up and running and online can be very costly – as much as, if not more than, what it cost to build the website in the first place. Another cost issue could be in the hacking of payments info – if this happens you, or worse your customers, could be down thousands of €€€'s before you even know what's happened. This is unlikely to impossible to happen if security checks and backups are regularly performed with a website maintenance package.
2. Increase Website Traffic and SEO.
Modern websites cannot be static – they are living breathing entities that need to remain dynamic. This biggest hit you will take by not keeping your website updated and changing will be to your website visitors and SEO (search engine optimisation). Don't see your website rapidly drop down the Google ranking by leaving it static.
3. Reflect Company Changes.
As a business owner we're 100% sure you can attest to your business constantly changing and evolving. It's what keeps it fresh and dynamic. With regular updates you can reflect this on your website. Don't have your last blog post be from 2015. Don't let customers think that last big news the company had was in 2012. This one is something you can do yourself with regular blog posts. However, if you're struggling to find the time to keep on top of this a good website maintenance package with content updates will have you covered.
4. Insights and Improvements.
We also believe that, as standard, every website maintenance package should come with Google analytics reports. These are plain English assessments that give you a window into the behind-the-scenes of your website. It is the single most valuable way to keep your website fresh and up to date as you will be able to see where visitors are clicking, where they're drop off and what areas need the most improvement.
As a business we realise what drives your business is sales. In 2016 your website should really be one of your top 3 most important sales tools. Would you leave your car unserviced, your house uncleaned, your health unchecked or your business out of date? Start showing your website the love it deserves today with a regular website maintenance package!


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Its one thing when you adopt a baby… a precious little baby (that even though their parents past decisions may have influenced their growth) They are untouched by the crazy world of influence! They are unaware of social expectations and loved by everyone. Even the smallest amount of time, spent in the wrong environment, can scar a child for ever. When you adopt a child or a small toddler, they are more likely to have been affected by the cruel world.
let me tell you about T and M…. two of the sweetest people you will ever meet. Two of the most caring and loving hearts you will ever find….
Why do I shower them with such adoration you ask??
The answer is simple….. they have adopted not one, two or three but FOUR children….. four beautiful little children have been given an opportunity to live a new life.
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending/shooting the latest addition, "E" s adoption ceremony, held at the courthouse downtown……
Being a mommy myself…. my emotions were hard to contain. I knew I was there for a job, but how could you not be overwhelmed. As I sat there, and listened to the judge explain, how this was an easy decision for them because of their proven dedication to these children (not newborns), and how they were such commendable people for their unconditional love.
I wanted to just burst out in tears, as they announced that he was now a part of their family. But somehow, I managed to pull it together and get some great captures. Here are my favorites.
I may not have cried, but I couldn't help but applaud, and the rest of the court room joined in. It was a powerful and inspiring moment. Loving a child, is the most rewarding gift I've ever experienced.


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50 years after Germany and Israel officially established diplomatic ties in May 1965, it is time to critically assess this relationship and look to the future. First, the good news: the cooperative network between the two countries has become increasingly dense over the years. There is a solid foundation for German-Israel cooperation that includes numerous networks in the realms of politics, economics and civil society, as well as medicine, culture and science, sports and, last but not least, youth exchange. Germany is Israel's third largest trading partner after the US and China. In this respect, German-Israeli relations seem stable. But a closer look reveals cracks in the foundation.
An incident that occurred some weeks ago speaks volumes: during a second division football match between FC Union Berlin and FC Ingolstadt, the responsible Berlin police officers ordered the removal of an Israeli flag that was waved by visiting fans to show their support for an Israeli player in the team. The reason given by the police officer in charge was founded on "risk prevention". The guardians of public law and order claimed to be afraid of violent reactions. The same police officer [according to the "Tagesspiegel" newspaper] did however not forget to mention the large number of Palestinians living in Berlin, who supposedly cannot be expected to look at the Israeli flag. In a similar case, during the first Gaza War in 2009, the Duisburg police raided the apartment of a student who had hung an Israeli flag from his window to protest the Hamas missile attacks.
Two seemingly marginal examples, but they highlight the clear fractures in German-Israeli ties. Several striking developments in mutual perceptions are evidence that we have reached a turning point:
- Germany and Israel are and will remain bound to one another as a result of the Shoah. We cannot rid ourselves of this legacy, even if we wanted to. Studies show however, that in Germany in particular, a growing number of young people (58% according to a Bertelsmann study) do not want to accept responsibility for this chapter in our history. Mind you: we're not talking about guilt here but a specific moral-political obligation towards survivors of the Shoah and towards the Jewish state. Many immigrants from the Middle East and predominantly Muslim countries don't feel compelled to assume our historical obligations simply because they have immigrated to Germany. "Jew" has apparently once again become an everyday insult in some schools. Many teachers have stories to tell on that account.
The discourse about Germany's special responsibility is almost exclusively taking place among the political and cultural elite and is no longer shared by a growing section of society.
- We are seeing an asymmetry in mutual appreciation and perception.
Israel's standing in Germany is falling drastically: 62 per cent said that they have a poor opinion of Israel (Bertelsmann).
On the other hand Germany's standing in Israel is gaining on support: 68 per cent of Israelis generally have a favourable view of Germany (Bertelsmann). On this basis one could assume that the Holocaust is no longer the only factor affecting sentiments about Germany in Israel.
It seems to me that one of the main reasons that a general attitude towards Israel in Germany has cooled off is due to the fact that Israel is seen almost exclusively through the prism of the Middle East conflict and its policy of occupation. Responsibility for this epic conflict is unilaterally dumped at Israel's door. The roles of the perpetrator and victim are hereby clearly defined. Every Israeli air attack on targets in the Gaza Strip and every young Palestinian who is shot and killed appear to corroborate this picture, while Hamas' missile attacks are portrayed as a kind of self-defence that cannot possibly pose a serious threat to Israel.
The predominant perception of Israel as an aggressive troublemaker that needs to be shown the correct path to peace by the reformed Germans is taken out of political-historical context in two ways: It is removed from the context of the Shoah which prevents us from arguing against Israel from a position of moral superiority. It also neglects the political context of the wars and conflicts in the Middle East as well as the growing strength of radical anti-Israeli forces in the region (Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, ISIS & Co). If these contexts are ignored the need of many Israelis for security seems to be a mere historical trauma and not a real concern in the face of a growing threat.
There are good reasons to argue that a historic compromise with the Palestinians (i.e. a two-state solution) would also improve Israel's security situation – we do this at every opportunity. In the long run there can be no peace without justice. However, it is an oversimplification to act as if Israel's good will alone could put an end to a complex conflict that has become deeply entrenched in both societies and is to a certain degree intertwined with the current upheavals in the Middle East.
Aside from current political conflicts a deep divergence and historical asynchronicities exist between Israel and Germany:
- Diametrically opposed lessons from the past collide: Israelis, understandably , vow to never be victims again, which however clashes with the German vow to prevent war at all costs. ForIsrael self-defence is seen as an indispensable guarantee for the survival of the Jewish state. In Germany on the other hand,the current predominant attitude is that all conflicts can be resolved through negotiation and good will.
- The role of religion is emerging in two different directions: In Germany the Christian tradition of the mainstream population is fading as society becomes largely secular. In Israel the importance of religion, as an integral part of its identity, is on the rise. Israel's increasingly religious self-definition, however, threatens its dual character as a Jewish AND democratic state. The special historic fusion of Israel as the Jewish nation state and a multi-ethnic democracy is increasingly being called into question, both in Israel as well as in Europe.
- The importance of the nation state in Europe – at least in Germany's self-perception - appears to be on the decline. In Israel the nation state is still a key point of reference. Israel, by its own definition, is the only country where Jews do not have to fear discrimination and persecution.
What are the consequences for the present and future of the German-Israeli relations?
A ritualised invocation of German-Israeli friendship is not enough. We need a discourse about our differences and we need mutual recognition of these differences.
At the same time, despite of all our differences, we are still bound by shared values which include democracy and civil society as fundamental elements. The idea is precisely to defend these values on both sides. We are united in solidarity with Israel in our shared values and with an awareness of the past. Solidarity means a deep sense of connection from which criticism is both possible and necessary.
If we want the discourse about Germany's special responsibility to remain meaningful, it must take place within the context of Israel's security. This was and is not undisputed. To what extent are we prepared to guarantee security if Israel withdraws from the West Bank, with Ben Gurion airport and the city of Tel Aviv located only a few kilometres away from the new border? Despite its military strength, geographically speaking, the narrowly shaped Israel is a vulnerable country, especially in times of asymmetrical wars. It doesn't take much to shut down air traffic and tourism, to force hundreds of thousands of people into bunkers and create a climate of fear.
In recent years Iran and its allies have built up an enormous arsenal of missiles. The state order in the Middle East is wavering and radical Islamic forces, whose greatest aim is to annihilate the "Zionist enemy", are advancing. Bearing this in mind, what is our stance on weapons supplies to Israel? Let me just remind you of the fierce conflict about supplying Patriot defence missiles during the first Gulf War and the current debate about submarines for Israel. Criticisms arebased on the principle that weapons may not be supplied to conflict zones – which would mean that we need to treat Israel the same as other countries and we should distance ourselves at all costs from such deals.
In some parts of Europe the movement in support of boycotting Israel is meeting large support. In Germany too, there are many initiatives that support the boycott movement. I think that this is not only the wrong approach, it is also dangerous. A collective boycott indiscriminately directed against Israeli artists, scientists, civil society, businesses and democratic parties, neither reflects the complexity of the situation nor does it help resolve the conflict. On the contrary, it will only strengthen the siege mentality in Israel and play into the hands of right-wing Israelis.
Beyond this functional argument, it would be wrong for anyone who still retains a modicum of historical awareness to participate in a campaign to boycott, isolate and stigmatise the Jewish state.
There are unfortunately good reasons to worry about Israel. The Israeli government is becoming increasingly isolated internationally and is putting the greatest political-moral capital of the country at risk: its democratic character. What can we, as political and civil society actors, do to make the German-Israeli relationship viable for the future? We should:
- Actively work toward mutual understanding – also as a basis for critical discussion
- Bring together disseminators and young leaders on a regular basis
- Create networks for civil society actors who work in both countries to foster shared values
- Broaden the narrow view of Israel that goes beyond the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and make Israeli society visible with all of its diversity, dynamic creativity and notorious culture of debate
- Lastly to mention another practical political aspect: We need to expand our energy partnership, which will help stimulate the enormous potential for renewable energy in Israel and thereby improve the country's energy security.
Finally, Germany together with the EU can and must play a more active intermediary role in the Middle East. In the end peace can however only be reached between the two parties themselves, the Israelis and Palestinians. They have to be willing to end their struggle for the same territory with a historic compromise: land for peace. As all of the experiences over the last few years have nevertheless shown, bilateral negotiations only have a chance at success when intermediaries are involved in the process. There must be countries willing to act as trustees and guarantors for a 2-state solution.
If this option is rejected by the new government of Israel completely different models for the equal treatment of Palestinians will come into play and fundamentally change the character of Israel.
No matter what, we will do everything to ensure that Germany remains aware of its special responsibility to Israel by expanding dialogue and cooperation between our societies, regardless of who is governing in Jerusalem or Berlin.


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last time, we return for another visit to the Powerpopulist Archives. Some of these aren't particularly new, but to some, that won't matter. Click on band names for links.
Cotton Mather - Lost My Motto (Millenium Chrome Version) mp3
The Morning After Girls - Run For Our Lives mp3
The Last - Looking at You mp3
Headlights - TV mp3
The New Pornographers - The Laws Have Changed Direct link removed by record company; click on song name, go to bandsite, listen to song there
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Levy - Rotten Love mp3
The Shins - Phantom Limb mp3
The Radio Dept. - Pulling Our Weight mp3
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Dr. Paul Goldstein will present the first year's results of The Trustees of Reservations' effort to document the Island's native pollinators and kick off the 2011 pollinator inventory and volunteer effort
Mary P. Wakeman Conservation Center, Lambert's Cove Road
Saturday, April 16th at 2PM – 3PM
The findings generated from this important project represent a significant step forward in understanding the distribution and abundance of native pollinators on Martha's Vineyard.
Often referred to as "the pollinator crisis," there is growing concern among ecologists and agriculturalists over the health and future of pollinators continent-wide. Native pollinators, including bees, birds, butterflies, moths, bats, flies, and beetles, are vital to the sustainability of natural and managed ecosystems as well as to food production. As some of our most diverse and important pollinators, native bees may be threatened, in some cases to the point of disappearing from the region. Scientists and industry experts are increasing their focus on understanding threats to native pollinator species, which in many cases may be more efficient and specialized pollinators than honey bees.
Beginning last April, of 2010 The Trustees embarked upon an extensive bee inventory project, supported in part by funding from the Edey Foundation and with the help of volunteers, biologists, and island conservation partners, to help better understand the Vineyards native pollinator fauna. The inventory and research covered a wide range of habitats and generated the first-ever, season-long "snapshot" of Vineyard pollinators, with nearly 10,000 specimens of bees collected, prepared and labeled and 130 species (and counting) of bees identified. These numbers represent nearly a third of New England's known bee fauna, 40% of Massachusetts' known bee fauna, and a tenfold increase in the documented occurrences of native bee species on Martha's Vineyard.
Thanks to Dr. John Ascher and Mr. Eli Wyman at the American Museum of Natural History in New York and Ms. Cerina Gordon of West Tisbury, many of these specimens have been individually barcode-labeled, databased, and georeferenced online at www.discoverlife.org, where we continue to update entries.
The inventory project also helped to provide The Trustees with the opportunity to develop the logistics of native pollinator monitoring for future projects -- both on and off-Island -- especially on the organization's growing number of farms and agricultural properties. This project is part of ongoing regional efforts to understand and document the extent and magnitude of the global native pollinator crisis and better determine what individuals and conservation organizations can do to help.
But there is more work to be done! The Trustees are looking for more citizen-scientist volunteers to help sample bees and generate primary data on the composition of our native fauna. The April 16th presentation will summarize last year's work in greater detail and outline The Trustees' plans for continued research and inventory this spring and summer. All who are interested in learning more and/or signing up to volunteer are welcome to attend.
Additional Background
More than 400 native bee species occur in New England (of 4,000 nationwide). It is estimated that as many as 200 species of native bees may occur on Martha's Vineyard alone. Until now, however, no formal inventory has been undertaken. A critical missing element to our understanding of the causes and magnitude of the pollinator crisis is a lack of historical baseline for native bee faunas, which until 2010, had not been actively studied on the Vineyard. The Trustees project is the first of its kind to document the composition of the Island's native bee fauna. The overarching goal is to help landowners, managers, and island conservation partners, better plan for the sensitive management of their properties, evaluate recent habitat restoration efforts, and offer opportunities to engage visitors and volunteers on this important issue. Overall, bee populations may help us understand how sustainable our lands and management practices are in the face of growing threats, including climate change.
The research and inventory project was led by Dr. Paul Goldstein, a respected scientist in the field of entomology and the recognized authority on the insects of Martha's Vineyard. With the help of volunteers, the inventory took place island-wide on multiple properties owned and managed by The Trustees, Massachusetts Audubon Society, The Nature Conservancy, Martha's Vineyard Land Bank, Polly Hill Arboretum, the Vineyard Conservation Society, and Massachusetts State-owned lands.
About the Trustees of Reservations on Martha's Vineyard
The Trustees of Reservations own and manage five beautiful, remote properties on Martha's Vineyard including Mytoi garden, Wasque Reservation, Cape Pogue Wildlife Refuge, Long Point Wildlife Refuge, and Menemsha Hills. The Trustees work in partnership with the Commonwealth to manage Leland Beach and with Dukes County to manage Norton Point Beach. In addition, The Trustees offer programs and workshops at these properties throughout the year, including fishing, kayaking, lighthouse, and natural history tours. For the Islands Regional office, please call 508.693.7662.
The Trustees of Reservations Statewide
The Trustees are 100,000 members like you who love the outdoors and the distinctive charms of New England, and believe in celebrating and protecting them for current and future generations. Founded by open space visionary Charles Eliot in 1891, The Trustees "hold in trust," and care for, 105 spectacular "reservations" located on more than 26,000 acres in 75 communities throughout Massachusetts.
All Trustees reservations are open for the public to enjoy and range from working farms and historic homesteads – several of which are National Historic Landmarks – to formal gardens, barrier beaches, open meadows, woodland trails, mountain vistas, and a Gold LEED-certified green building in Leominster, the Doyle Center, which serves as a meeting space and gathering place for the conservation community.
The Trustees also work to promote healthy, active, green communities around the state, by providing hundreds of year-round programs and events that inspire people of all ages to enjoy the outdoors and appreciate the history, nature, and culture of the Commonwealth. Most programs and events are free-of-charge or heavily discounted for members.
Accredited by the Land Trust Alliance, The Trustees are an established leader in the conservation movement and model for other land trusts nationally and internationally. In addition to its many reservations spanning 26,000 acres, The Trustees also hold perpetual conservation restrictions on more than 19,000 additional acres (a total larger than any other conservation organization in Massachusetts), and have worked with community partners to assist in the protection of an additional 16,000 acres around the Commonwealth.
One of the largest non-profits in the state of Massachusetts, The Trustees employ 152 full-time, 49 regular part-time, and 400 seasonal staff with expertise in ecology, education, historic resources, land protection, conservation, land management, and planning. To find out more and/or become a member, please contact www.thetrustees.org.
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They had to bring down the freight costs or be priced out of the market.
Cody B. Industries is a manufacturer of low cost pet enclosures. To hold down shipping costs, they ship them knocked down flat, in cartons, on pallets. But when shipping from California, and freight charges were added to the price of their product, they couldn't compete with others located in the eastern half of the United States.
They were close to landing a new account with 40 stores spread throughout 5 states. The initial order was for one pallet to each store. They had a pretty good discount with a common carrier, but to ship one pallet to each store averaged $315 each. They had to bring down the freight costs or be priced out of the market.
Our solution was to provide them with a pool distribution. By shipping 2 full loads from CA, to our distribution center in OH, then transferring each pallet onto a local truck for final delivery, we could bring their cost down to $175 per single pallet delivery.
As an added benefit there was actually room on 2 trailers for 48 pallets. You might say, 8 pallets were moved to OH for free. There they could be held in reserve for next day delivery on re-orders.
The savings in freight represented the profit on this order. Pool distribution enabled them to sell to more customers and compete in distant markets.


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from Chekhov, "The Lady with the Dog," translated by Constance Garnett:
He had two lives: one, open, seen and known by all who cared to know, full of relative truth and of relative falsehood, exactly like the lives of his friends and acquaintances; and another life running its course in secret. And through some strange, perhaps accidental, conjunction of circumstances, everything that was essential, of interest and of value to him, everything in which he was sincere and did not deceive himself, everything that made the kernel of his life, was hidden from other people; and all that was false in him, the sheath in which he hid himself to conceal the truth—such, for instance, as his work in the bank, his discussions at the club, his "lower race," his presence with his wife at anniversary festivities—all that was open. And he judged of others by himself, not believing in what he saw, and always believing that every man had his real, most interesting life under the cover of secrecy and under the cover of night. All personal life rested on secrecy, and possibly it was partly on that account that civilised man was so nervously anxious that personal privacy should be respected.
See also Derrida's "taste for the secret."


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"The more I hear from proponents of the HRM the more I am persuaded it is a modern form of the Pharisaical-Judaizing heresy condemned in Scripture. More broadly I think these criticisms also apply to a large part of the Messianic Christianity movement The problem is that what is attracting them is not a better understanding of the gospel at all but something straight from the pit of Hell. Consider this (dates approximate):
AD 39-40: The Church in Jerusalem concluded that God has rescinded the Mosaic Law's Jew-Gentile separation provisions (Acts 10-11).
AD 49-50 (the exact order of the following series is immaterial to the points being made):
Paul confronts Peter and Barnabas for their hypocrisy in separating themselves from Gentile believers in the Church in Galatia.
Later, Paul writes to the Galatians to warn them in the strongest terms against (supposed) Christians who were teaching them that Gentile believers needed to keep the Mosaic ceremonial/worship laws in order to be right with God.
The Church concluded that Gentile believers ARE NOT to be subjected to the ceremonial/worship provisions of the Mosaic Law (Acts 15).
AD 62-68 (again, the exact dates for writing each of these is immaterial to the points made):
Paul writes (First) Timothy, offering him instruction for his pastoral duties (Ephesian Church).
Paul writes to Titus, giving him counsel on his pastoral duties (Cretan Church).
Paul writes further instruction to (Second) Timothy in the discharge of his pastoral duties.
In all three letters one of the critical issues Paul addressed was the heresy of the Judaizers, those who would require Gentile Christians to practice the Mosaic ceremonial/worship laws.
Did you follow the progression of these things? From eliminating Jew-Gentile separation, to removal of Mosaic law provisions on Gentiles, to fighting against those who would place Christians back under slavery to the Mosaic Law. This is as serious as it gets. This is a matter of life and death. Accordingly, the Scriptures speak of these things in the hardest terms. You can see this in the Scriptures themselves:
And he [Peter] said to them [the Gentiles in Cornelius' household], "You yourselves know how unlawful it is for a Jew to associate with or to visit anyone of another nation, but God has shown me that I should not call any person common or unclean. So when I was sent for, I came without objection. I ask then why you sent for me." (Act 10:28-29 ESV)
[Peter speaking to the Jewish Christians in the Jerusalem Church] "If then God gave the same gift to them [Gentile Christians] as he gave to us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could stand in God's way?" When they heard these things they fell silent. And they glorified God, saying, "Then to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance that leads to life." (Act 11:17-18)
Yet because of false brothers secretly brought in– who slipped in to spy out our freedom that we have in Christ Jesus, so that they might bring us into slavery– to them we did not yield in submission even for a moment, so that the truth of the gospel might be preserved for you. (Gal 2:4-5)
We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; yet we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified. (Gal 2:15-16)
For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, "Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them." (Gal 3:10)
You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by the law; you have fallen away from grace. (Gal 5:4)
I have confidence in the Lord that you will take no other view, and the one who is troubling you will bear the penalty, whoever he is. But if I, brothers, still preach circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been removed. I wish those who unsettle you would emasculate themselves! (Gal 5:10-12)
But some believers who belonged to the party of the Pharisees rose up and said, "It is necessary to circumcise them [Gentile believers] and to order them to keep the law of Moses."
The apostles and the elders were gathered together to consider this matter. And after there had been much debate, Peter stood up and said to them,
Brothers, you know that in the early days God made a choice among you, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe. And God, who knows the heart, bore witness to them, by giving them the Holy Spirit just as he did to us, and he made no distinction between us and them, having cleansed their hearts by faith. Now, therefore, why are you putting God to the test by placing a yoke on the neck of the disciples that neither our fathers nor we have been able to bear?" (Act 15:5-10)
As I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from God that is by faith. (1Ti 1:3-4)
The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, desiring to be teachers of the law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions. (1Ti 1:5-7)
Have nothing to do with irreverent, silly myths. Rather train yourself for godliness; for while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. (1Ti 4:7-8)
If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain. (1Ti 6:3-5)
O Timothy, guard the deposit entrusted to you. Avoid the irreverent babble and contradictions of what is falsely called "knowledge," (1Ti 6:20)
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith, not devoting themselves to Jewish myths and the commands of people who turn away from the truth. (Tit 1:13-14)
But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned. (Tit 3:9-11)
Have nothing to do with foolish, ignorant controversies; you know that they breed quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not be quarrelsome but kind to everyone, able to teach, patiently enduring evil, correcting his opponents with gentleness. God may perhaps grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth, and they may come to their senses and escape from the snare of the devil, after being captured by him to do his will. (2Ti 2:23-26)
But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty. For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. (2Ti 3:1-5)
For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. (2Ti 4:3-4)
Consider the severity with which Scripture speaks about the teaching that ceremonial/worship aspects of the Mosaic Law still apply to Christians. Emasculation! Devoted to myths! Foolish controversies! Depraved minds! Puffed up with conceit! Unhealthy cravings! Warped, sinful, self-condemned! In the very same passage where Paul teaches us to correct with gentleness he observes that those who buy into the HRM are trapped in the snare of the Devil! Clearly gentleness does not preclude hard words. Hebrew Roots Movement folks unwisely are adopting practices and habits, accouterments of a "Jewish" lifestyle that actually are derived from a heretical source. These folks do not seem to realize that with the destruction of the Temple the practice of a Jewish form of Christianity ceased to be an option. The core of OT worship was the sacrifices; all of Leviticus, the key book in terms of Jewish life and worship (i.e., life = worship, worship is life), is built around the sacrifices. They were essential to the maintenance of even the smallest component of the law of cleanliness, etc.. Without sacrifice one CANNOT rightly practice any of the OT worship system.
And when the Temple was destroyed – that was it. All that was left was the Pharisaical/Rabbinical traditions. All that was left was the ethical teaching of the rabbis (the Talmudic tradition) coupled with the imitative worship practices, the "616" applicatory traditions of the Pharisees. Outside the book of Acts we actually do not have any Church exclusive sources of what first century Jewish Christianity was like. All we have are sources that at best seek to interpret what Jewish Christianity must have been like based on similarities with second and later century Diaspora Judaism. It is amazing that Messianic Christians think they are practicing a purer form of Christianity. In reality, they are practicing a form contaminated by unbelieving Jews who maintained their rejection of Jesus as the Messiah. Quite simply, those who would restore a Jewish form of Christianity are actually restoring the Pharisaical form at best, something condemned by Jesus and done away with at his express command (e.g., Acts 10, 15, the books of Galatians and Hebrews in total). All the practices adopted in Messianic congregations have as their source Rabbinic Judaism, that branch of Judaism that refused to repent of their rejection of the Messiah when in A.D. 70 God removed the earthly temple and left standing only the true spiritual temple, the Church of Christ. The Hebrew Roots Movement, Messianic Christianity, while well intentioned, is yet another deflection from the simple, pure gospel of Jesus Christ. It is based on the heresy of rabbinic Judaism, NOT first century Jewish Christianity. It in the end, like all forms of Jesus + me Christianity, teaches a defective gospel. "


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Your user ID @.NET?
legionofboom last edited by legionofboom
I am just curious what the .NET userIDs are of folks who come over here to discuss Seahawk football and other topics. My .NET handle is Seahwkgal.
There is only about 4 people who post regularly that I can tolerate over there. The rest absolutely drive me nuts to the point where I am getting out of there permanently. I know I am not perfect and have had my serious 'negative nancy' moments, but lately you would think the sky is falling over there and a lot of great football talk gets overtook by crap posts.
I am so glad I can venture over here for some potentially great football discussion.
sammyc521 last edited by
Thank you for joining this community.
I go by the same... too lazy to create a new internet persona.
legionofboom last edited by
Well, my yahoo fantasy team name got carried over here because of the NET Superstars fantasy league. So......Under normal circumstances I would have used my .NET user ID.
rocket last edited by
@sammyc521 said in Your user ID @.NET?:
Thank you for joining this community.
I go by the same... too lazy to create a new internet persona.
Me too...
Veda the Moor last edited by
I was Vetamur over there. A stretch, right? Lol
Zeb Stark last edited by
Same name for me too!
BillA last edited by BillA
I'll have to go look.
Well, what'a'ya' know? My name, Bill Assumpcao. And I have a whole 650 posts in ten years.
What a slacker.
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Mine is obviously the same. Hope I didn't drive you too nuts over there.
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Birdfinger at .NET and Crackback in FF. I should probably go by Crackback here and let go of the Birdfinger ID because of the ffl's. Thinkin' about it.
I discovered .NET in 2000 but never really was a prolific poster. I used to get in intense convo's with folks back then. Now, I'm finding it tough to even wander into the Parley forum!
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I am the same as on dotnet. Decided that for all things seahawky, stay the same. easier for me.


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Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences (아세아태평양축산학회지)
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Validation of Gene Silencing Using RNA Interference in Buffalo Granulosa Cells
- Monga, Rachna (Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory, National Dairy Research Institute) ;
- Datta, Tirtha Kumar (Animal Biochemistry Division, Animal Biotechnology Center, National Dairy Research Institute) ;
- Singh, Dheer (Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory, National Dairy Research Institute)
- Received : 2011.04.07
- Accepted : 2011.07.19
- Published : 2011.11.01
Silencing of a specific gene using RNAi (RNA interference) is a valuable tool for functional analysis of a target gene. However, information on RNAi for analysis of gene function in farm animals is relatively nil. In the present study, we have validated the interfering effects of siRNA (small interfering RNA) using both quantitative and qualitative gene silencing in buffalo granulosa cells. Qualitative gene knockdown was validated using a fluorescent vector, enhanced green fluorescence protein (EGFP) and fluorescently labeled siRNA (Cy3) duplex. While quantitatively, siRNA targeted against the luciferase and CYP19 mRNA was used to validate the technique. CYP19 gene, a candidate fertility gene, was selected as a model to demonstrate the technique optimization. However, to sustain the expression of CYP19 gene in culture conditions using serum is difficult because granulosa cells have the tendency to luteinize in presence of serum. Therefore, serum free culture conditions were optimized for transfection and were found to be more suitable for the maintenance of CYP19 gene transcripts in comparison to culture conditions with serum. Decline in fluorescence intensity of green fluorescent protein (EGFP) was observed following co-transfection with plasmid generating siRNA targeted against EGFP gene. Quantitative decrease in luminescence was seen when co-transfected with siRNA against the luciferase gene. A significant suppressive effect on the mRNA levels of CYP19 gene at 100 nM siRNA concentration was observed. Also, measurement of estradiol levels using ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) showed a significant decline in comparison to control. In conclusion, the present study validated gene silencing using RNAi in cultured buffalo granulosa cells which can be used as an effective tool for functional analysis of target genes.
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Gold Coast Diploma Part Time Graduates December 2013
Christine: doing Remedial massage therapy was great. I learnt lots and enjoyed it.
Rhonda: It was a huge learning curve, but worth it. I am so pleased to have completed it and have learnt an enormous amount which will carry me on in the future.
Lisa: I loved every moment of the course. The staff are knowledgeable, friendly and fun. I will miss the people in my class who made the time so enjoyable.
Lester: I learnt heaps in this course. I only regret that it is over and i have to now pay for something else to learn.
Dora: It was a wonderful experience to study and i am so grateful for all the help. Thanks a lot to all the team.


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"Be excellent to each other"
I am asked to speak all the time, and it's something I love to do. Women's groups. Teacher's groups. Groups of managers in various companies and government agencies. A few weeks ago I spoke to the Utah School Nutrition Association, also known as the "lunch ladies," and they were wonderful.
But a college commencement address? Never before last Saturday. President David Tietjen, shown here with me, asked me to speak to the graduation of the class of 2012 of Argosy University, and I was genuinely nervous.
Although it did comfort me somewhat to know that it was highly likely no one in the audience, neither graduates nor proud family and friends, would remember a single word I said. Think back to your graduation. Can you remember who spoke? Can you remember a word that was spoken? I didn't think so. That helped me breathe a little easier.
As the day grew closer, I do what I always do, ask for help from my listeners and friends. (Thank you, by the way.) I received a lot of wisdom. "Tell them hard work will never go out of style," Scott encouraged me. He's right, of course. "Focus on kindness and relationships," Lisa encouraged, "not material success." She is so right. At least if true happiness is your goal. "Take chances and learn from your mistakes," Promontory said on Facebook. I think I've been following her advice for 30 years.
On the day of the commencement, I realized that these graduates, many of them, were my age. Many of the graduates had had their families, some large families, and come back to get their degrees. They were non-traditional students. This day meant as much, or possibly more, to them than graduation days meant to the average college student, if there is such a thing. I could feel what it meant to them from the way several of them whispered to me as they shook my hand, "I did it!" The "finally" seemed to be a given.
So, when it was time to speak, I felt humbled by their sacrifice and the sacrifice of their families. I shared the story with them of a relative who told me I was not "college material." I told them they were not what people said about them. I asked them not to self-censor, told them the world needed the gifts they thought weren't good enough. We laughed together, the graduates and me. I encouraged them to say "yes" over and over and over, to everything and everyone (except when it's marriage and the man doesn't love you. That's called settling, and it never leads to good.)
These rites of passage like graduations take us back to the moment when we stood there, when we were asked to take the tassle and move it from the right to the left, when we considered (or did more than consider) throwing our hats in the air. I remembered my graduations. The first one, where I actually was blessed with the chance to say a few words, my high school graduation. The second one, which I did not attend. (I think I picked up an extra shift at Western Sizzlin' Steak House that day.) And then law school. My parents came. I wore a lei.
The lei helped me to not take myself too seriously. That was one of the bits of advice from my friend Karyn, "Tell them to laugh a lot and not take themselves too seriously." Good advice. But I think my favorite was Robert's. "In the immortal words of Abraham Lincoln, 'Be excellent to each other and PARTY ON DUDES!'"


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I have always envision my life as a painting – each event in my life is a artistic ray stemming out of my center of being. Each event shapes my entire being and my entire being is the sum of so many different elements – like mandala art!
A mandala is a representation of the universe – it begins with a circle and extends outward with different patterns and designs in an infinite numbers of way. This is why I fell in love with mandala art – its originality and never-ending possibilities allows me to create different artwork that represents my universe at any given time.
I create my mandala artwork on my mobile phone using the Autodesk Sketchbook app and a stylus. I doodle. I rearrange. I remove. I release all of my everything into the little digital canvas and when I'm nearly satisfied, I transfer the result into Adobe Illustration and tweak it some more.
I try my best not to go insanely detailed at this stage to allow me (and other participating artists) creative freedom when I start the painting process. Also, since I engrave the graphic, smaller details tend to blur or disappear into ashes when I transfer the digital design onto a wooden canvas.
I rarely begin painting from the center circle of my mandala – I tend to choose plainer offshoots where I can add more details with a black fine tip marker. I water down my acrylic paint color to a pale pastel and add on more layers to create an almost watercolor effect – a blurry representation of my feelings and memories. Then I mark up the design with little repetitive lines and curls to unite the colors and pull the body of the element back to the center circle.
Unlike other artwork I have done, I find myself coming back to indulge in my mandala art. I use them to relax, to dream, or to reflect.
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Complete newbie here. Got my F48 Controller and Pixels delivered, so I am going through, testing them to make sure they all work, and to get a basic grasp of the controller (and how many strands I can connect to each).
Downloaded xLights (it's late - so my brain is about fried) - but am wondering if there is a way, or method someone has to set-up a static light sequence (lets say, alternating pixels Red and Green) on a constant-on function.
Looking to get into this slowly, and want to master a simple function first (plus be able to enjoy the pixels on the house this season - MAYBE even for Halloween!)
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Hong Kong has been in turmoil in many ways since it became independent from the British Commonwealth in 1997. Now, the thought of becoming 'fully' Chinese in 2047 is starting to show in local politics...
It is so sad to behold because we can all recognize how democracy is diminished as the leadership of Hong Kong is beginning to think more and more like Communist China.
It is so sad to think of arrests of demonstrators reminding us of Tiananmen Square in 1989 - history has a strange way of repeating itself, and THAT is a scary thought in other areas, such as Europe and America.
The rights to speak freely, demonstrate etc should be worldwide values, but democracy isn't nearly as 'common' as we think. We shouldn't take this for granted in any way. Once lost, these rights would be missed.


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Past Events
Discovering The Cosmos
Featuring Joanne Shank
For Gallery Walk August 4th, the Venue is pleased to host an exhibition of paintings by Joanne Shank, inspired by "The flow" of her chosen media channeled into a visual suggestion of the natural formation of celestial bodies.
Join us for a Gallery Walk reception featuring gourmet refreshments beginning at 5pm Friday the 4th!
Ekphrasis III
Once a year we invite you to experience Ekphrasis at The Venue. Ekphrasis, a Greek word for a literary description of or commentary on a visual work of art, is an opportunity to experience creativity for your eyes and your ears.
For our event we have invited some of the areas most recognized painters to submit one painting each. We then invited some of the areas most prolific poets to select one of those paintings to be the inspiration for an original poem. We then divided the paired poet/painters into two groups, to present their paintings and read the paired poems, and describe their inspirational and creative processes.
Ekphrasis #1 will occur on Sunday, September 10th, at 5:30 and will feature paitnings and creative writing from:
Ray Perigo, Jim Grabski, Mark Blaney, Dixie Ferrer, Susie Gregory Megan Amani Hanson, Tony Brewer, Tim Reed, Eric Rensberger, Shana Ritter , Mary Peckham, LuAnne Holladay
Ekphrasis #2 will be on Sunday, September 24th, at 5:30p.m. and will feature paitnings and creative writing from:
Paul Kane, Wyatt LeGrand, Don Geyra, Cheryl Duckworth, Jennifer Mujezinovic, Joanne Shank, Nancy Maxwell, James Alexander Thom, Chas Culp, Nathan Schmidt, Julia Karr, Tonia Matthews, Michelle Martin Colman, and Patsy Rahn.
Parking is free on Sundays, and The Venue will provide refreshments in the usual manner. We look forward to hosting you in the coming month for this truly creative event!
Water in All its Forms, Photography by Kriste Lindberg
"Ever since I was a child, I have been enchanted by water and the many moods it can evoke, whether in its solid, liquid, or vapor state. Living here in south-central Indiana among the varied topography and seasonal changes, there are countless opportunities to observe -- not only the water, but the plant and animal species they support. As I spend more time 'in the field', my sense of wonder is constantly renewed and I am getting to know myself better along the way. In the display, I share a few of these special moments with you."
Kriste Lindberg developed an interest in photography while creating educational materials for the conservation of natural resources. She has been employed by the City of Bloomington since 1999, when she helped develop Leonard Springs Nature Park, and is currently a stormwater education specialist. Kriste has an MSEd in Instructional Design with an emphasis on the 'ologies' (balance between natural and social sciences) and has served on various related boards. Recognitions include those from the National Speleological Society, Hoosier National Forest, and the IDEM/MS4 Partnership; most recently, an 'Outstanding MS4 Special Event as a Partnership Award' for the Adopt-a-Stream program. She enjoys photographing water - in all its forms - and the wildlife it sustains.
Reflections of Nature by Lakeside Artglass
The Venue is pleased to host the first exhibition of mixed media artwork by Jean Dayton, founder of Lakeside Artglass.
Entitled Reflections of Nature, Jean demonstrates her talents in the medium of hand broken shards of glass, combined with natural found materials like creek rock, sea shells and more. She often draws inspiration from the natural surroundings of her home in rural Bloomington, and she incorporates the natural elements found along the shores of our own Lake Monroe. Jean creates whimsical yet representational narratives, letting the form of the broken glass guide her artistic vision. She finalizes her work in resin, creating a level of finishes that is both vivid and attractive.
Jean Dayton has opened this new chapter of her life as an artist, after closing the book on an 18 year career as a literary agent. Her work took her across the United States numerous times, as well as internationally to India, Singapore and China. Her travels always incorporated the experience of the artwork of the communities she has traveled to, and is evident by the themes and styles present in her work.
from Charlie Dupree
For Gallery Walk of November, The Venue is pleased to host an exhibition of new encaustic work from Charlie Dupree!
Notebooks is a collection of work blending antique family papers with the medium of pigment, wax and resin. Dupree's process creates abstract narratives with both personal meaning, and visual appeal. The artist's inspiration draws from his appreciation of the beauty of everyday objects, and how they are effected by the process of aging.
Charlie Dupree hails from a farm in eastern North Carolina. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from East Carolina University in Greenville NC. He is currently a priest for Trinity Episcopal Church.
We look forward to hosting you for this truly unique show!
Paul Kane at The Venue
The Venue Fine Art & Gifts is pleased to host the latest exhibition of paintings by Paul Kane, entitled PAINTINGISDEADLONGLIVEPAINTING.
A graduate of the art programs of both Yale and Indiana University, Paul Kane has used his talents and distinct style to create a narrative that speaks to individualism, community, and mythical constructs that can come from both.
The name of Kane's show, PAINTINGISDEADLONGLIVEPAINTING, is meant as a claim that painting is more meaningful today than ever. As Paul explains, the death of painting has been proclaimed by each new generation for a hundred years or more, due to the rise of new technologies and new cultural ways. How can painting be taken seriously when there is video art, installation art, conceptual art, computer generated art, etc.?
This collection of paintings is so fortified, Curator Gabe Colman was made to exclaim "...the visually hungry will be fed with this show!"
This exhibition kicks off December 1st for Gallery Walk Bloomington with gourmet refreshments and artist introduction beginning at 5pm, and continues through the month of December The Venue Fine Art & Gifts


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Ubi De FeoWednesday, 18th Mar 2015
From O To C. "Make believe" sounds better than "simulation".
A computer-less introduction to Computer Science aiming at making you curious enough about machines that you'll want to talk to.
"From 0 to C" is a framework of objects, methods, stories and games to teach the basics of computer science and programming. It is the outcome of several years spent teaching code and basic electronics to design students and curious makers, pushed by a curiosity that has been accompanying Ubi since he was a child.
This framework does not aim at making one an awesome programmer, as that more often comes with experience and time, but it may ease the process of pushing through the entrance barrier via means of physical interaction with tangible objects. It leverages on the "learn by discovery" principle, in which collaboration between participants (both students and tutors) may favour the learning process by slowly discovering how to create a fictional computer.
Copenhagen Institute Of Interaction Design ApS
37 Toldbodgade
1253 Copenhagen
When: 5-6pm – Weds, March 18th, 2015.
Please sign-up here:
Ubi de Feo worked as a Creative Technologist for Wieden+Kenney. He supervised and/or developed projects for Nike, Nokia, GoreTEX, Heineken, Bottega Veneta, Mandarina Duck, Electronic Arts, MTV and many more. He currently teaches programming, electronics and other things to whomever wants to learn, often developing his own methods to explain really complicated things in a more tangible, down-to-earth fashion. He does do not try to teach things he doesn't thoroughly understand, which often leads him to learn entirely new subjects in order to explain them to himself and others.
In his off-time (mostly when doing the dishes) he thinks about ways to improve things or invent new ones. He began experimenting with mobile devices in 2001, and internet connected objects in 2007. Ubi loves talking about the future.


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Partners or Adversaries?
It is quite common for pediatricians (and family doctors) to encounter parents who refuse one or more infant vaccines, most often due to safety concerns. These concerns also mean that pediatricians frequently get requests to modify or delay the vaccine schedule—nearly three-fifths (58 percent) of pediatricians reported such requests in a 2014 AAP survey.
One-size-fits-all vaccine proponents argue that families who question any aspect of the CDC party line are confronting pediatricians with an "alarmingly untenable dilemma" between either "continu[ing] to provide substandard care by foregoing many or most of the infant's highly recommended protective vaccines" or "dismiss[ing] from the practice the family who refuses vaccines."
Rather than recognize the validity of parents' safety concerns or admit to their own ambivalence about some of the newer vaccines, many pediatricians—nearly two in five according to some estimates—choose to boot uncooperative families out of their practice.
A recent Medscape survey indicates that one of the main things that pediatricians dislike about their job is "dealing with difficult patients." However, when pediatricians dismiss families whose only crime is the desire to make informed and individualized health care decisions on behalf of their children, the doctors are doing more than just unprofessionally dumping "difficult" patients—they also are protecting their bottom line.
Increasingly, insurers and provider organizations are collaborating in a "value-based" approach whereby insurers give bonus payments to doctors and other providers who achieve specified quality of care targets.
A widely reported example of this type of pay-for-performance model is the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan "Performance Recognition Program," which uses "meaningful" payments to reward Blue Care Network (BCN) health maintenance organization (HMO) providers "who encourage their patients to get preventive screenings and procedures."
For vaccination, providers receive $400 for each eligible two-year-old who has received all 24-25 vaccines shown below, but only if the provider manages to administer each and every shot to at least 63 percent of his or her patients. Thus, there is a formidable incentive not to let any patients slip through the cracks.
Dr. Bob Sears confirms that HMO plans use incentive practices, conducting year-end chart reviews and awarding large bonuses to pediatric practices that score well. Dr. Sears explains:
"This bonus varies depending on the number of patients the doctor sees. One of the requirements for a patient's chart to pass the test is that they are fully vaccinated. […] Such incentives…end up forcing a doctor to consider the financial implications of accepting patients who even just want to opt out of one vaccine. …Maybe a few such families wouldn't make them fail the chart reviews, but if they have too many, there goes their year-end bonus."
Under a Watchful Eye
For some vaccines especially, such as the preadolescent vaccine for human papillomavirus (HPV), researchers have attributed "suboptimal" vaccination rates to "inadequate physician adherence to guidelines." However, because insurer-provider contracts rely on extensive reporting and sharing of medical and clinical information (including immunization data), participating physicians increasingly may be subjected to a unique form of social comparison.
As insurers and practices publish data openly showing "how the care…each [physician] give[s] to kids compares with the care given by their peers," no one will want to be the pediatrician who stands out.
The AAP has long recommended repeatedly measuring practice-wide vaccination rates as a strategy to improve pediatricians' "effectiveness" in garnering vaccine acceptance. Researchers who ponder policy responsesto the problem of "vaccine refusal" argue that insurance payment incentives aimed at health care providers are a legitimate and valuable policy tool in this regard.
Ultimately, these subtle and not-so-subtle financial incentives and social pressures are likely to maintain widespread adherence by pediatricians to the vaccine schedule—even in instances where contraindications are present.
Although pediatricians have a legal duty to fully inform patients about vaccine risks and side effects, the lure of monetary perks and the desire to fit in may lessen their motivation to do so.
Visit worldmercuryproject.org for more information.
Views expressed in this article are the opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.


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Hello, My Friends!~~
Winter winds blow and the snow piles up outside of the studio but I keep it warm and cherry inside with thoughts of spring! I have pulled out the pastel hues and made one-of-a-kind vintage spring cheer! New goodies are in the shop today!
So hop on over to Dime Store Chic for some spring cheer as well as Valentine's Day and St. Patrick's Day joy!
Thank You!~~XXOO, Beth