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Two days ago I was in the woods, generally looking around and gathering a few butterburs — the first of the spring sansai (wild mountain vegetables), which I love to serve as tempura.
I was enjoying the sunshine and the bird song; the snow had almost all gone and construction of the Afan Centre here in the grounds of our Afan Woodland Trust in the hills of Nagano Prefecture had resumed after the long winter.
Then this morning, I woke to snow covering the ground and piled inches deep on every twig and branch; and here we are into the middle of April.
I was in my study, starting to write this article, wondering what to say and, indeed, what was worth saying, when the phone rang from the house and I was told I had a guest. I put on my boots and toddled up to meet Mr. Sato, an old friend who had dropped by with some bread freshly baked by his wife. We had a pot of tea and tucked into the bread, which had a unique, delicate taste because it was made using silver-birch sap, not plain water. Mr. Sato had brought homemade jam too, but this bread didn't need jam.
We talked for a while about many things, including tree sap. Around about the time that rings of thawed-out ground appear in spring among the trees in the woods, our forester Mr. Matsuki starts collecting sap from a fairly common native maple tree. In Japanese, this tree's name is uri hada kaede ("melon-skin maple"); its Latin name is Acer rufinerve, and in English it's known as snake-bark maple.
When Mr. Matsuki was a boy, store- bought candy was a very rare treat indeed, but he learned that, in winter, the sap of this tree, leaking from a wound or a broken branch, made sweet-tasting icicles. After being given a bottle of Canadian maple syrup by my eldest daughter when she visited from Vancouver, he got the idea of gathering sap from these local maples and making syrup from it.
Mr. Matsuki boils the sap in a big pot set on the woodstove in his hut. To get a sweet syrup, at least 80 percent of the colorless liquid has to be boiled off, leaving a sweet, golden-brown ambrosia that has to be treated carefully to prevent too much of the sugar turning to caramel. Mr. Matsuki's maple syrup is wonderful!
As I still have a couple of jars left, I think I'll now treat myself, and anybody else who passes through, to French toast made with birch-sap bread topped off with Mr. Matsuki's syrup. I n my late teens and back from my second Arctic expedition, I was wont to rant upon seeing so much that I perceived to be wrong in the world. My old Dad, a retired Royal Navy chief petty officer, used to shake his head wisely and warn me to stop, er . . . urinating . . . into the wind. (Except he used a "p" word that rhymes with "hissing.")
Well, I'll very soon be 70, and I still see a lot wrong with the world, but I try to restrict my rants to subjects of which I have some personal experience. This includes topics such as the need to trim and use the badly neglected and crowded conifer plantations and mixed secondary- growth woodland in Japan; the need to bring our Japanese rivers back to life and to tear out so much wasteful concrete; the need not to let valuable farmland be overrun with invasive weeds . . . and then there is the horror of the annual Taiji dolphin kill.
I saw the kill for myself back in 1979 when I lived in that small Wakayama Prefecture fishing village for a year. I protested to the fishermen, to the Town Hall, and to the Fisheries Agency. Some years ago I published a book in Japan, with a chapter devoted to that slaughter and its extreme cruelty. I met the prefectural governor and warned him that the media would spread the Taiji kill all over the globe — and that Japan would be despised for it. And now, this year's Academy Award-winning documentary, "The Cove," is bringing it home to the whole world. But will the government listen to what the world is saying? And will Japanese audiences have a chance to see it?
I sailed to the Antarctic in 1980 and observed the whaling there. There were indeed lots and lots of minke whales. I am not against whaling as a traditional source of food, but for the past few years I have spoken out and written about my belief that its Antarctic whaling is not in the interest of Japan as a nation, and only provides the militant conservationists of Sea Shepherd with ammunition. And anyway, how many ordinary Japanese have any idea of what the whaling research is all about?
Speaking in general defence of traditional whaling for food, but against the annual Antarctic circus, puts me in the middle — the ham in the sandwich. It's not fun.
Then came the recent furore about Atlantic blue-fin tuna and the desperate need to protect the species from hurtling into extinction — thanks, it would seem, to "greedy Japan."
Yet no matter what I say or write, pleading for Japan to take the lead in fisheries conservation, I get no reaction other than veiled hostility. Hey, my original expertise was in fisheries! I'm not just parroting foreign propaganda! Most Japanese don't know the difference between one species of tuna and the next, and seem to believe that the whole world is against us and wants us to stop eating tuna altogether! For crying out loud!
So I remember my old Dad's advice — but lordy, lordy, when a man's got to go he's got to go, so I guess it will be a contest between the force of the stream and the strength of the wind. D espite unseasonal snowfalls, it is so nice to be back home in Kurohime, walking in the woods and talking with friends about simple things.
When I sit in my study my ears are always filled with the sounds of the Torii River on its way to join the Chikuma River, which joins the Shinano River that flows into the Sea of Japan. Before they built so many dams and poured so much chemical junk on the surrounding fields and paddies, the Torii River ran with salmon. The salmon no longer come, but the river survived as a swift, natural mountain stream shaded by wooded banks, the home of wild char and bullheads, kingfishers and herons.
In the summer of 1995 (I remember the time well, because that was when I got Japanese citizenship), the Torii River had the worst floods in recorded history, causing immense amounts of damage. My house, protected by the trees along its bank, was unharmed, but after the floods I knew that river construction was inevitable — especially as they began cutting down the trees along the banks.
I alone in this town fought tooth and nail to prevent the construction becoming the usual "two sides and a bottom" concrete job. It was a hell of a battle, but I won some great people over to my side and we managed to change the proposed construction to a method using natural boulders, willows and so on.
Since then, 15 years have passed, and once in a while the Torii goes into a rage. However, the construction was a success and there has been no more serious flooding. Even better, in summertime children play in the river outside my study, and in season I can see the anglers who come to fish for char.
I doubt if any of them know that it was Old Nic who fought for the survival of the char in the river they now all enjoy so much.
Mr. Matsuki knows. When he fishes in the Torii River, he always brings me my share. So all the fuss and facing into the wind was worthwhile after all.
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The Hamilton-Middletown Journal-News reports (http://bit.ly/2vspqxJ ) a rally to show solidarity against drug activity and support for 69-year-old Dennis Matheny's efforts is set for Saturday in Hamilton, north of Cincinnati.
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Did someone say cookie dough?
Throughout my life, I have been caught many times with my fingers in the bowl of cookie dough. In the 70's and 80's it was a guiltless pleasure. We didn't know any better and it was almost expected when you made a batch of chocolate chip cookie dough. I can't remember the exact date when it was announced that consuming raw eggs, and cookie dough, was harmful to your health. Really? Who would say that? What a mean person! So, in the quest for good health, I stopped for a while, but you know what they say about addictions, they are hard to break. Then came the 90's. I had children in the 90's. So, of course, we never ate raw cookie dough. I had become a Mom and that meant safety came first. But as the years have passed and the children have grown, we have all been found with our fingers in the mixing bowl. Even though I remind my children that consuming raw eggs can be bad for you, they have assured me that it is worth the risk. I find it difficult to argue with them.
So imagine my joy when I heard that Tennessee blogger, Lindsay Landis, was releasing a cookbook filled with recipes all about chocolate chip cookie dough. You might already know Lindsay from her popular food blog, Love and Olive Oil. Well, lucky for me that Quirk Books contacted me and offered to send me a copy of her cookbook, The Cookie Dough Lover's Cookbook.
I must confess that I could have (should have) actually posted a recipe a few weeks back. Sous Chef made Lindsay's eggless cookie dough , but before we could even think about taking pictures or getting creative with it, it was all eaten up. (Should I add here that we have already made TWO batches of the delicious cookie dough?) Now, who can blame my children? They didn't grow up eating raw cookie dough, but with this new eggless version, they have been trying to make up for lost time! Since Sous Chef has now left to go back to her summer internship, I am taking over the cookie dough project.
This book has been such a great addition to my cookbook collection. From the cookbook design, to the mouth-watering pictures, to the unique, sweet recipes, this book is fun, creative, and delicious. Have you ever seen Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bread Pudding before? How about Malted Cookie Dough Milkshakes, Cookie Dough Stuffed French Toast or Cookie Dough Wontons with Chocolate Dipping Sauce? See what I mean. I could go on and on, but honestly, I just think you need to get the book. If you have ever stuck your finger in the mixing bowl and eaten cookie dough, then this cookbook is definitely for you.
After reading Lindsay's cookbook from cover to cover, I was reminded of a sweet dip that my aunt used to bring to holiday gatherings. I hadn't thought about that recipe in years. I looked around and dug up the old recipe and then compared it to Lindsay's eggless cookie dough. I made some tweaks and changes and came up with chocolate chip cookie dough dip. Oh, and I also made some homemade chocolate graham crackers to eat with it. This recipe for cookie dough dip is not from Lindsay's book, but rather an inspired recipe from her wonderful cookbook.
How would you like a copy of The Cookie Dough Lover's Cookbook? Thanks to Quirk Books for sponsoring this giveaway. They did send me a copy of the book to review, but all the opinions written and oohs and ahhs are all my own! You can read more about the giveaway at the bottom of the post.
½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened
¼ cup confectioner's sugar
½ cup brown sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
¼ cup flour
1 cup chocolate chips
Beat together the butter and sugars until fluffy. Add vanilla, salt, and cream cheese. Stir in the flour with a spoon and then add the chocolate chips to blend. Refrigerate. Take out of refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Stir well and put in small bowl. Serve with chocolate graham crackers.
Giveaway Details:
Quirk Books has generously offered to give a copy of The Cookie Dough Lovers Cookbook to a Kitchenarian reader. This giveaway is open to residents of the USA. Giveaway will end Sunday, July 8th at midnight. One winner will be chosen randomly and will be notified by email. You will have 48 hours to claim your winning book. After that time, another winner will be chosen.
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Comment on this post about your favorite cookie dough memory or your favorite way to eat cookie dough…or comment about anything!
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Winning Comment #22: " I love cookie dough and as long as I can remember ate the dough. As kids we wood make it and drop scoops on the cookie sheets and freeze and just eat it out of the freezer way more then we would bake it 🙂 )) I would love to have this book!"
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Visual artist Rosanna Webster and illustrator Peter Phobia have joined Jelly Londons eclectic roster.
Hungry Man have completed the signing of Peruvian-German director Kantú Lentz for global representation.
Australian director Owen Trevor has emerged from lockdown as a member of Rattling Sticks UK commercial roster.
London-based production company Kode have strengthened their roster with the addition of director and photographer Pete Banks.
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Jyothy Laboratories hoping to reach a revenue of Rs 3,000 cr by 2015Wednesday, February 13, 2013
It is a rare company that welcomes a minor dip in its fortunes, but that is exactly what Jyothy Laboratories Ltd is doing.
In the September quarter, Jyothy Laboratories reported muted sales growth in its major brand Ujala. (Also read: FMCG industry overview)


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Product Sales Manager
- Pleasant Prairie, WI
What you'll be doing
- Lead and develop the direct marketing effort of company products to distributors and end customers in target markets through sales calls and promotions to increase sales and revenue potential. Contact potential customers, and establish key account networks and working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and major clientele. Develop partnerships with manufacturers and consultants by aligning outside sales agendas with company corporate policy and company objectives for maximum exposure to the market. Analyze and determine potential opportunities for new products within and outside the current product line of manufacturers, consultants, and other affiliated entities. Design and conceptualize strategy on how to optimally leverage partnerships and marketing plans in order to increase product sales. Formulate and organize monthly sales and marketing plans to ensure maximum exposure to key customers and partners. Determine target account list for sales penetration. Visit customers frequently. Develop annual goals and objectives with sales and marketing management. Manage other related sales activities, including developing account strategy and compiling market information. Provide technical and market expertise to assist management and sales personnel with account penetration and new business development. Develop and recommend marketing strategies for products to increase brand awareness. Participate in developing new markets and product ideas. Participate in the planning of trade shows and other marketing events. Appraise market-pricing conditions and prepare detailed marketing/economic analyses. Evaluate competitor sales activities, technology on the market, and recommend appropriate strategies to meet customer expectations and drive sales. Maintain awareness of competitor products and marketing campaigns; communicate information and independent analyses to the appropriate personnel and/or management. Conduct educational and technical training for company personnel outside the office, customers, independent sales representatives, and distributors as needed to facilitate the sale of products. Provide international colleagues across sales and marketing departments with market analyses and product/customer feedback. Prepare regular reports based on independent research and decisions regarding the evaluation of company and third-party sales and marketing activities. Perform other duties as assigned.
What your background should be
- Minimum 4+ years of experience with sales and/or marketing of electronics or industrial solution technology through reseller channels, system integrators, or end users of accounts. Proven project and time management abilities. Broad technical and/or sales knowledge of a discipline, such as product engineering/development, switch and sensor sales, industrial and regional sales, distribution chains, or inside sales and customer service. Solid problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to work in an intercultural environment with international colleagues. Ability to influence and engage personnel and management at multiple levels within internal and external organizations. English language competency both oral and written. Superior interpersonal, communications and listening skills. Experience in electronics and/or automotive industries.
Required Schooling / Training
- Bachelor degree in business administration/marketing and/or equivalent combination of education.
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- This is the North American arm of German transmission, chassis, and driveline manufacturer ZF Friedrichshafen AG.
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Johnson Controls has big plans for Tyco Cloud
MILWAUKEE—Johnson Controls recently unveiled Tyco Cloud, a new cloud-based security suite developed to help customers move costly and complex security infrastructure for access control and video surveillance to the cloud.
With Tyco Cloud, Johnson Controls said organizations can reduce costs, improve enterprise security management and scale security operations on demand, allowing users to protect lives, assets and facilities through management of access control, video surveillance and other security operations using secure cloud services and connected devices such as cloud cameras and controllers. Cloud solutions from Tyco run on an open and modern microservices architecture to ensure fast, scalable and secure services.
Renkis told Security Systems News that this digital transformation "means moving a lot of complex and expensive infrastructure, especially in security, to the cloud. When they [customers] do this, they enable all of these other benefits, including the benefits of big data, IoT and AI, which over the next five years are all going to play a more important role in what our customers are doing and what we will be able to offer."
Renkis said interest in cloud is growing rapidly. "Cloud is not new but it has finally reached what we call a 'commercially exciting level,' so people are now spending money on cloud in ways they never did before," he told SSN. "In terms of demand, we have experienced a 125 percent increase in our enterprise cloud solution requests over the past 12 months, and these are requests from our customers saying, 'We need cloud.'"
He continued, "Within five years we expect that 50 percent of our customers will be purchasing some level of cloud-based services from us, and I think that is pretty conservative. We are going to grow our cloud surveillance business by more than 500 percent on the revenue side in our next fiscal year (Oct. – Sept.), and launch our new line of access control cloud solutions and expect a great return on that."
For video surveillance, organizations can enable Tyco Cloud with any Illustra Cloud Camera or leverage existing camera systems using Tyco Cloud Gateways, which will automatically locate existing cameras from dozens of different manufacturers on a network and enable secure cloud management of those cameras.
Tyco Cloud enables video storage in camera, in gateway, in low-latency cloud, in high-latency cloud or a hybrid combination to support unlimited flexibility and cost effectiveness. The interface allows users to customize multiple recording parameters, such as which cameras to record and for how long, video resolution, as well as create unique upload schedules to minimize bandwidth consumption. The service also offers Cold Cloud video storage for cost-effective, high-latency, online archiving. The new Hyper View feature enables users to search through 24 hours of recorded video from up to 100 cameras within 60 seconds. Tyco Cloud surveillance also supports powerful analytics such as heat mapping, object detection and crowd formation, to name a few.
For access control, the new ioSmart solutions from Tyco Cloud empower smartphone-based mobile credentials and smart-key-managed access control for companies to securely allow personnel to conveniently access facilities using their smartphones without the security risk of lost, stolen or cloning of legacy card technologies. Tyco Cloud ioSmart was designed to deliver convenience, cost savings and advanced security for access control.
The Tyco Cloud Enterprise Manager portal provides users with a comprehensive view of their entire security solution through a single interface. It offers real-time status and management of every connected device on a clickable global map. This simple dashboard also enables tracking and management of users, bandwidth utilization, cloud storage and device firmware.
Additionally, Tyco Cloud secures all data from any device to the cloud and to the end user. Every connected device as well as the cloud platform are supported by Johnson Controls' Cyber Solutions Product Security Program, which delivers enhanced safeguards against cyber attacks, including additional controls for proper password management and end-to-end encrypted communications.


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NERC requires any data of long-term value created by NERC-funded activities to be deposited in a NERC Environmental Data Centre. NGDC is the designated repository for geoscientific data.
Further information about depositing data with the NGDC.
Find out more about NERC-funded research projects.
The environmental data centres provide a focal point for NERC's scientific data and information.
NERC has a well-established data policy that sets the ground rules that all those funded by NERC must follow in managing the data that they collect.
All NERC proposals require an outline data management plan — find out more here.
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Harley C. Saidla, age 76, of Marcellus, passed away at home Friday, August 26, 2016 with his family by his side.
He was born May 10, 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI the son of Donald E. and Ruth (Sternberg) Saidla. On November 22, 1985 in Wakelee, MI he married Janice Kleinfelder who survives.
Harley graduated from Marcellus High School in 1959 and went on to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a life member of the Marcellus V.F.W. Post 4054 and previously served as Commander. He retired after 30 years as a carpenter for Upjohn Pharmaceuticals and also retired from the Marcellus Fire Department after 12 years of volunteering. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, yard work and tinkering in the garage. He wasn't one to sit still, he was always doing something. He loved his family and animals and was very patriotic.
Surviving besides his wife Janice, is one son, Derek (Niccole) Saidla of Schoolcraft, MI; two daughters, Connie Kubiak of Crown Point, IN and Dawn (Drew) Gearhart of Marcellus; four sibilings, Don (Sharon) Saidla of Mattawan, MI, Howard (Linda) Saidla of Arcadia, MI, Glenna (Ed) Marx of Hudson, FL and Marcia (Roger) Hutton of Constantine, MI; ten grandchildren, Chays, Dylan and Katie Gearhart, Lauryn and Aiden Saidla, Ryan and Brandon Myer, Justin Verbeek, Trevor and Brianna Kubiak and many nieces & nephews.
There will be a graveside memorial service at 1 PM Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the Marcellus Cemetery with a luncheon immediately following at the Marcellus V.F.W.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the V.F.W. Post 4054, the Marcellus Fire/Ambulance Department or Reverence Home Health & Hospice.
Harley Saidla, 76
Harley C. Saidla, age 76, of Marcellus, passed away at home Friday, August 26, 2016 with his family by his side.


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Pumpkin Spice, Everything (Will Be) Nice
These last few days have been emotionally tumultuous for me, so I've been recharging in Starbucks sipping on iced pumpkin spiced lattes. They're a delicious treat and I feel a bit better after consuming them. It's also nice to be out of my house considering I did not leave my house at all in the last two days…which is probably not healthy but I don't really have anywhere to go these days. Not leaving my house is definitely one of the many reasons I feel emotionally out of balance as a Vata person.
In Ayuverda, which is the sister science to Yoga, I am predominantly a Vata person. I can explain this more in a different post, or you can look it up…but to explain briefly: Ayuverda is a method of characterizing everything in the universe, and there are three Doshas that can be used to describe it all in a very detailed manner. Everything has all three Doshas, but sometimes one is more prominent. Vata is only one of the Doshas, and in regards to how this Dosha appears in people, it includes being tall and slim, physically cold, creative, and idealistic. Some of the things that imbalance a Vata person are a lack of schedule, stress, and instability. I have been experiencing all three.
While I have stability in the sense that I have a roof over my head, clean water, and food, everything else in my life feels unstable. It's the dance that all twenty-somethings that graduate from college have to do, and I feel like if someone were to rate my performance thus far, it'd be a lackluster rating.
The lack of a schedule, while everyone else is busy with school and/or work, is really getting to me now that my sister went back to school. For the first time since I was born, I'm living at home with only my parents around. It's kind of weird honestly…so I've been spending a lot of time in my room.
There have been perks with that though because I've finally been making progress with my room. My mom bought me some new furniture to store items in and my room feels so much more peaceful. I have to tidy up my floor now and then do some more minor organizing, but I plan to get the biggest stuff finished this week. I will share pictures soon.
Aside from cleaning my room, I've also been reading daily before I go to sleep instead of wasting time on social media. I have finished three books I had half-read: The Period Repair Manual by Lara Briden, The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer, and The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood. I plan to finish Don Quixote next, although it may take more time considering how large the book is.
The only tasks on my schedule lately are job interviews, which is super stressful. All of my interviews have been phone interviews so I don't have to go anywhere and I also haven't been getting dressed for the day because I spend so much of my time at home. My interviews seem to be going well for the most part. I did have a terrible interview experience though…perhaps I'll talk more about that in a different post.
I know I have said this before, but maybe it really is time to look for part-time work? At this point, based off of my interviews, I won't be working until October 1st at the earliest, but that's assuming I get second-interviews and then a job offer before then. If that doesn't happen, I may end up not working until December, January, or even later. Ideally, I'd like my part-time work to be yoga related…but considering how volatile my self-esteem is these days, it's so hard to put myself out there face-to-face with someone. My girlfriend recommended I put teaching yoga on the back-burner for now because when the time is right for me to teach, I will be able to teach. I do have a yoga audition today though…but yeah maybe I'll hold off on it for a while.
It feels like I'm just "holding off" on everything. I'm postponing taking the GRE, applying to grad schools, and thus, attending grad school. I am also postponing getting a yoga job and it seems like the universe has decided for me that I am postponing working full-time for at least another month.
People don't talk truthfully enough about the frustration, depression, and self-doubt that comes with graduating from college and then trying to get a job. I feel like people only talk about those feelings in hindsight once they get a job, so their perspective on the situation is different at that point. They see their challenges through rose-colored glasses because they had overcome the job-hunting challenge.
Well let me be honest: post-grad life is grueling.
College is super stressful, but this is a whole different type of stress because you will be on your own and you will be trying to be an "adult." Plus you will get asked by everyone you interact with the dreaded "so what are you doing now that you graduated?" and as the months go by and if you still don't have an answer, you will seem and you will feel more pathetic. All you will do is worry because you won't want to dread that question, you will want to answer it and you will want to be excited about your answer, but you will have no idea what/when/how you will have the answer.
Every job application you send out will feel desperate and you will just hope that the employers can't tell. You will feign enthusiasm in every interview you manage to get, but the second you leave you will be overcome with negativity and self-doubt. Every rejection you get will feel personal, because it kind of is, and you will doubt every decision you've ever made in college ie maybe you should have studied something else, maybe you're not an ideal candidate for any job because of XYZ.
It will feel like everyone is judging you, especially your parents/guardians, especially if you live with them because everyone is judging you. "Judging" is essentially what employers do. No one will judge you as much as you judge yourself though.
Right now, on the mental and emotional spectrum of Esther Greenwood in The Bell Jar (clinically depressed) to Don Quixote from Don Quixote (unaware of his senselessness but unwaveringly believes in himself, disregarding the ridicule from anyone else), I feel closer to Esther Greenwood. I would love to be more like Don Quixote.
Hence why I got dressed for once to be seen in public, went to Starbucks, and got an iced pumpkin spice latte.
Pumpkin spice, everything will hopefully be nice eventually.
xx Vic
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It's always helpful to get out of the house – helps clear some of the fog and negative thoughts. Sounds like you have a lot of change happening now. Good luck on your job search!
Vic Romero
Yes, definitely. Thank you! ☺


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We were invited to Arthur's for a labour day's party last night and it was a great opportunity to catch up with ex-colls that I dearly missed.
Food was great – there was famous Hokkien Mee from Marine Parade, delish chicken wings which I overate, Satay washed down with a nice glass of red followed by a nice glass of white. And then there was more wine, chips, broad beans and then I was estranged from my diet plans (knowing that I had a cheong sam fitting next week). Luke immediately took me to task and insisted I did some crunches the moment I got home to work off some calories.
We celebrated another piece of good news too – Arthur had just passed his driving and was starting car shopping! Ooh lala!


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Viability of 3-D printing semiconductors: Cadmium Selenide nanoparticles for water purification purposes
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Understanding the market
Currently the market for solar cells depends on the manufacturing cost, module efficiency cost, and the cost of electricity being the biggest factor for solar cells. The average manufacturing cost for crystalline silicon (1 generation solar cell) is $2.70/Wp, a module efficiency from 12 to 19%, and it average selling price is $3.80Wp. The second generation thin film solar cell, such as CdTe's manufacturing cost is $0.98/Wp and a 10% module efficiency(Hillhouse 250). The third generation solar cells (CdSe Quantum Dots) are still in the lab phase, but are suppose to cost less to manufacture, with a higher module efficiency, and sell at a lower price. The first and second generation solar cells have a maximum theoretical conversion efficiency of 31%, whereas the thurd generation's maximum theoretical conversion efficiency is 66%, which is more than double the effciency (Etgar). When the third generation solar cells like CdSe Quantum Dots Heterojunction solar cells start to be manufactured, they will surpass their predecessors (1st and 2nd generation solar cells) and be the desired solar cells on the market.
Advantages of Quantum Dots Over Current Solar cells
- Don't rely on a single p-n junction configuration
- Tandem cells-stacks of p-n junctions structures
- Theoretical energy conversion efficiency of up to 66% (E.446)
- Optical and electronic properties can be tweaked by changing the size of Quantum Dots (E.446)
- Able "to inject electrons to a wider band gap material, such as TiO2"(Etgar 452)
- Higher light to energy efficiency
- Easy to manufacture
- Low cost
- Capable of layer-by-layer deposition (Webber p.7835)
- Theoretical Energy Conversion Efficiency of 66% (Etgar)
The figure is a graph of the top solar cells' energy conversion efficiency.
How CdSe Quantum Dots Work
Semi-conductive nano-particles also known as Quantum Dots (QDs) absorbs light in solar cells. The characteristics of QDs that are needed for transferring the absorbed light's energy is its conduction and valence bands of the QDs permit electron injection and hole transportation through to the metal oxide and metal layers, which the QDs is between (Etgar 448). The amount of light absorbed by the Quantum dots depends on its thickness if it is too thick, the collection of photogenerated charge carriers is incomplete, while too-thin QD layers show poor light harvesting (E. 448). The QDs size also plays a factor in its performance when open circuit voltage, fill factor and photocurrent decrease with increasing the QD size; however, inner-particle electron transfer is facilitated in films made of the larger QDs (E.448). Electrons and holes move faster "by one or two orders of magnitude with an increase in QD diameter (E.448).
These solar cells don't rely on single p-n junction design, but uses tandem cells or multi-junction solar cells with a stack of p-n junctions of low-dimensional semiconductor structures (E. 446). The p-n junction stacks can have different Eg, thus covering a very wide range of the solar spectrum, thus increasing the theoretical energy conversion efficiency from 31% to 66%.
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Our goals for this project are to learn about two current technologies and their applications: semiconductors and 3D printing. While brainstorming for the project, we had various ideas, including piezoelectric pressure sensors for car bumpers and football helmets, solar powered watches and cell phone cases, but settled on an idea that we thought could actually be helpful in peoples lives (once the technology catches up).
The idea is a self contained water purification tank for areas of the world that lack clean drinking water. The eventual goal of the product is an easily 3D printable standard design that can be slightly modified for different locations and populations. A 3D printer, capable of printing the tank, would be sent to geographical locations where fresh water is scarce (for example, central and southern Africa), and there is a need for multiple units. In turn, shipping costs would be minimized by the nearly on-site manufacturing of the tank. The active materials of the tank's thin film would need to be imported, but it may be possible to utilize thermoplastics found on site such as milk jugs and plastic bags (or even clay) in the tank's structure.
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CdSe Nanocrystal "Ink" Synthesis
There are a variety of techniques to synthesize colloidal solutions of Cadmium Selenide. However, long, bulky ligands are also formed (and attached to the nanocrystals) during synthesization. In the reaction these Native Ligands are used advantageously, to control crystal growth, nucleation, and to prevent nanocrystals from agglomerating in solution. Once it is time for the CdSe nanoparticles to perform, for instance in a semiconducting thin film, the ligands act as insulation to the nanocrystals and destroy the carrier mobility of the semiconductor. For this reason, in conjunction with the possibilities for new nanoparticle-fueled semiconductors, much research is currently underway with the focus of Native Ligand Exchange. Click Here for more info on techniques for Native Ligand Exchange.
The Ligand Exchange technique that will be highlighted here, involves a colloidal exchange of Native Ligands for the Thiocyanate precursor, the 1,2,3,4-thiatriazole-5-thiolate anion (TTT-). CdSe nanocrystals with TTT- ligands (called CdSe(TTT)) have long term stability in solution, which would allow for synthesis of large volumes of nanoparticles without the need for immediate printing onto the water purification system. Upon mild heating of >100C, TTT- readily thermolyzes into to the small, minimally insulating ligand Thiocynate, which is commonly used in the formation of high quality nanocrystal semiconductor films.
Synthesis of Native Ligand CdSe nanocrystals, in solution:
- Mix 3.5g CdCO3, 30g Stearic Acid, and 30g TOPO, stirring at 100C for 90 minutes under flowing N2
- Stop flow of N2, and hold at 360C for 60 minutes
- In a different container, dissolve 2.3g Selenium powder in 30ml TOP under flowing N2
- Quickly add the Selenium/TOP solution to the initial solution (containing the dissolved CdCO3), while stirring rapidly
- Immediately after, quickly mix in 30mL Octadecene
- Hold this solution at constant temperature for 2 minutes, then quench the system using the air flow from a fume hood
- When the solution has cooled to nearly room temperature, add 30mL of toluene (previously nitrogen sparged)
- Transfer equal volumes of the solution to centrifuge tubes for centrifugation
- Add equal volumes of MeOH and EtOH to the centrifuge tubes, for total volumes of 60mL and 66mL MeOH and EtOH, respectively
- Centrifuge down the nanocrystals in solution at 6000 rpm for 6 minutes
- Remove and discard residual supernatant
- Wash the nanocrystals by re-dispersing them in 120mL Toluene, followed by 150mL EtOH to assist in flocculation
- Centrifuge the solution at 6000 rpm for 1 minute, then discard supernatant
- Repeat this washing procedure up to 6 additional times, while decreasing the volume of dispersant and flocculant to a minimum of 60mL each
- Perform the final redistribution in 60ml Toluene
- Filter the final dispersion through a 450nm syringe filter to separate any agglomerates that may have formed
- Store the product in the dark at 10C
Note: This process typically yields around 3.3g of CdSe nanocrystals. "Scaling-up" in production is possible given the nature of the procedure.
CdSe nanocrystal Native Ligand Exchange using the TTT- anion:
Synthesis of ligand-donor molecule through the cation exchange of (NH4)2SiF6 and NaTTT
- Preparation of NaTTT solution
- Dissolve 500mg NaN3 in 2ml distilled water and 2ml nPrOH (nPrOH added to aid in homogeneity)
- While limiting light exposure, add 0.50ml CS2, and agitate vigorously for 40 minutes to ensure a single phase
- Preparation of NH4TTT solution
- Dissolve 695mg (NH4)2SiF6 in 5ml distilled water
- Over 8 minutes and with vigorous agitation, slowly and continuously add the (NH4)2SiF6 solution to the NaTT solution
- Add 20ml nPrOH
- Centrifuge the resulting NH4TTT solution with 6000rpm for 1 minute, and filter though a 450nm syringe filter
- Store the solution in a cold (7-8C), dark place to secure colloidal stability for >2 weeks
Note: In the step above, it is important to limit exposure of heat and photons, to ensure that TTT- does not prematurely decompose into SCN-
TTT- - NL Ligand Exchange
- Dilute 2.5ml of the NH4TTT solution with 10ml nPrOH
- Using around a 0.0388 wt/vol% of CdSe nanocrystals dispersed in Toluene, inject 2.5ml into the diluted NH4TTT solution
- Mix solution, centrifuge at 6000rpm for 0.5 minutes, and remove supernatant without drying crystals
- Redisperse the CdSe(TTT) nanocrystals in 5ml Propylene Carbonate, and exchange remaining Native Ligands by adding another 2.5ml NH4TTT solution
- Allow solution to stand in the dark for 30 minutes
- Add 30ml Dimethoxymethane, and repeat the centrifugation and supernatant removal process
- Again redisperse the solid in 5ml Proplyene Carbonate, and filter through a 450nm syringe to remove any precipitates
- Again wash the CdSe nanocrystals in 30ml Dimethoxymethane, and repeat the centrifugation and supernatant removal process
- Prepare the nanacrystals for a final distribution by dispersing in 5ml Propylene Carbonate, and adding 80ml Dimethoxymethane and 20ml Pentane to facilitate flocculation
- Centrifuge solution at 6000rpm for 5 minutes, and remove supernatant
- Perform the final redistribution in a chosen dispersant (or mixture of dispersants) that is/are appropriate for the printing application. Chief considerations should be liquid viscosity, dispersibility, evaporation rate, and safety hazards. The dispersant selection process should be analogous to the selection process for spin coating of electronic wafers
- Solvents that are know to have high dispersibility with CdSe(TTT) nanoparticles include Propylene Carbonate, Sulfolane, N,N-Dimethylformamide, Dimethyl Sulfoxide, N-methylformamide, and Tetramethylurea
- For this illustration, the final dispersant is 1ml DMF
- Prepare colloidal suspension with bubbling N2 to evaporate residual Dimethoxymethane, and centrifuging (6000rpm, 0.5 minutes) and decanting to remove any small agglomerates
- Store the CdSe(TTT) colloid in a cool (7-8C) dark place
Note: This process typically yields a CdSe colloidal suspension with a concentration of around 81 mg/ml. "Scaling-up" in production is possible given the nature of the procedure.
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- Cadmium Carbonate (CaCO3) File:CdCO3.pdf
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- Stearic Acid File:Stearic acid.pdf
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- Tri-n-octylphosphine oxide (TOPO) File:TOPO.pdf
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- Selenium Powder File:Selenium.pdf
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- Tri-n-octylphosphine (TOP) File:TOP.pdf
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- Octadecene File:Octadecene.pdf
- Toluene File:Toluene.pdf
- Methanol File:Methanol.pdf
- Ethanol File:Ethanol.pdf
- Sodium Azide (NaN3) File:Sodium azide.pdf
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- Carbon disulfide File:Carbon disulfide.pdf
- Ammonium Hexafluorosilicate File:Ammonium Hexafluorosilicate.pdf
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- Propylene Carbonate File:Propylene Carbonate.pdf
- Dimethoxymethane File:Dimethoxymethane.pdf
- Pentane File:Pentane.pdf
- N,N-Dimethylformamide (DMF) or chosen dispersant File:DMF.pdf
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Characterization of CdSe
While there are many techniques to perform a quantitative analysis, here we will focus on two of the more common tools for material analysis: X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) and Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-Vis) analyses.
X-Ray Diffraction Analysis-XRD is a common tool used to analyze and characterize different materials and their properties. The procedure sees a small powder or thin film sample loaded into an X-Ray diffractometer and then exposed to X-Rays. The angle at which the incident rays meet the sample and the angle at which the diffracted rays are caught by the detector are changed periodically during the test. [Image of Diffractometer should be here]. This is because different materials will have different positions where the energy diffracted toward the detector is at its highest, these will form the peaks we see on diffractograms. [Need to insert short discussion on what can be learned from diffractograms and Bragg's Law]
The figure to the left is a diffractogram of a sample of CdSe Quantum Dots given by an XRD test along with an overlay of the diffraction pattern of CdSe provided by the International Center for Diffraction Data. [Need to build on discussion for results i.e. the spread of peaks vs. diffraction card].
Ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy tests examine the absorption or reflective spectroscopy of a material over the ultraviolet-visible spectral region. The test itself bombards a sample of a material with light of varying wavelengths in a spectrophotometer, as it's exposed to different light the spectrophotometer monitors the intensity at which the sample absorbs (or reflects) the light at these different wavelengths. And with the help of logging software it can produce spectral readouts like the one below:
UV-Vis spectroscopy tests could be performed after the synthesis of the CdSe Ink described in the sections above. And the desired result would be like the spectral readout above, where most light is absorbed either in or close to the UV spectrum and the intensity of light absorbed dropped significantly. This test needs to be performed on the ink to be used before printing to ensure that is capable of catching and using sunlight. Using the information from this readout, it is also possible to calculate the material's Band Gap Energy. Using Plank's Relation, the energy required to excite electrons through the material's band gap can be calculated if the maximum wavelength of light absorbed is also known.
Where E is the Band Gap energy, h is Planck Constant, c is the Speed of Light, and λ is Wavelength.
The Quantum Dot Heterojunction Junction Solar Cell
There are several different cell architectures that are currently being used in Colloidal Quantum Dot (QCD) solar cell research; they include quantum dot sensitized cells, Schottky Junction cells, and a variety of heterojunction based cell designs. Current research efficiencies for QCD solar cells are around 5%.
For this application, the solar cell will use a semiconductor-semiconductor heterojunction as it's effective p-n junction. Titanium Dioxide is a metal oxide that is commonly used as a transparent film with n-type semiconductor properties due to oxygen vacancies in its lattice and the presence of negatively charged charge carriers. This film material is intentionally chosen with a high band gap (~3.5eV, depending on nanoparticle size and preparation technique), and subsequently allows the majority of photons to pass through into the layer of colloidal CdSe nanocrystals. TiO2 nanoparticles are available for purchase from chemical companies (for example Sigma Aldrich, ~1.13$/gram, 21nm), and can be redispersed in a chosen of dispersant. Once the majority of incoming photons pass through the metal oxide layer, they are absorbed by the thin film of CdSe nanocrystals, with a lower (and much easier to excite) band gap. The thickness of these layers is typically 100-300nm. See corresponding plot of the CdSe nanocrystal band gap as a function of size.
Movement of electrons generated from the CdSe nanocrystal layer (p-type) to the TiO2 layer (n-type) is made possible by the induced electric field, created by the depletion layer that results from contact between the two semiconductors (and charge carrier transfer from n-layer to p-layer). Free electrons are then transferred out of the metal oxide and into a transparent electrode (usually Indium Tin Oxide), while holes move in the opposite direction toward a metallic electrode (usually Ag) backing. See the corresponding plot of cell structure and energy levels for a visual representation of process.
Water Tank Design The unit is essentially a water tank, encapsulated with a QCD solar cell, that produces energy used for purifying drinking water. The electricity created from the solar cell surface of the tank is sent through a simple resistor heating element found at the bottom, which boils the dirty water found inside. A simple battery system, or a series of capacitors, could also be The water evaporates, leaving the outer ring of the reservoir, and condensates at on the inverted cone top portion of the design, which is made of a polymer with very low thermal conductivity. The condensated water then rolls to the tip of the cone, and falls into the clean water reservoir, then out of the tank.
The size of the unit can be scaled up or down depending on the volume of clean water that is needed. The angle of inclination should also be varied, and set to the optimum angle given the latitude of its intended location. For example, a 55 gallon tank, with an intended location of Arizona and an optimum inclination of angle of around 30 degrees, would have a radius and height of around 70cm and 40cm, respectively.
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Webber, David H., and Richard L. Brutchey. "Ligand Exchange on Colloidal CdSe Nanocrystals Using Thermally Labile Tert-Butythiol for Improved Photocurrent in Nanocrystal Films." Journal of the American Chemical Society 134 (2011): 1085-092. Print.
Webber, David H., and Richard L. Brutchey. "Nanocrystal Ligand Exchange with 1,2,3,4-thiatriazole-5-thiolate and Its Facile in Situ Conversion to Thiocyanate." Dalton Transaction 41.26 (2012): 7835-838. Print.
Webber, David H., and Richard L. Brutchey. "Nanocrystal Ligand Exchange with 1,2,3,4-thiatriazole-5-thiolate and Its Facile in Situ Conversion to Thiocyanate: Supplementary Information." The Royal Society of Chemistry, Electronic Supplementary Material (ESI) for Dalton Transactions (2012): n. pag. Print.
Etgar, L. "Semiconductor Nanocrystals as Light Harvesters in Solar Cells", Materials, p. 445-455, 2013.
Luber, Erik., Mobarok, M., and Buriak, J. "Solution-Processed Zinc Phosphide (α- Zn3P2) Colliodal Semiconducting Nanocrystals for Thin Film Photovoltaic Applications ", National Institute for Nanotechnology, p.A-K. www.ascnano.org. 2013.
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So onto tatting ... At first I didn't have a shuttle, so I made one myself from plastic (see left below)
I had a book all about different lace making techniques and also noticed a blogger had posted a video. Astrid from 'A girl named Astrid', you can see her tatting post here.
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Twelve nights without Ben leer on the hills with the fog;
busted faces of the sun that are turned towards and away from.
I want to say, "good god," to him, but it's harder to be the one left.
I will the S in Seattle to become my name.
Make these two weeks fill his belly with a beast that bears my semblance.
Love me, dammit. Love me back.
In his absence, I unfold a thousand wisps of what to do.
I'm bored. The moon is a crescent shape. This morning I had eggs.
He'll know that means I missed him, eating eggs.
He'll guess the sound machine was unplugged in a rage.
And it's true. The ocean swells.
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There's been a lot of Jupiter on the wall;
they indicate that this is the month of two faces,
and I have shown the world both of mine at every moment:
they sit, one atop the other, and occasionally take turns up front.
In the restaurant, the candlelight makes my right eye twitch.
What is it in the ambiance that I cannot take?
I am okay, yes. I am simply eating more lettuce and onion;
I am trying to grow old with you every time
I feel an old emotion. Right now, I am trying to remember
that four days alone does not mean the world of my friends
has gone to dinner without me, and you are not the front of the parade.
You are here to love me, and I am here to comment
on the pizza sauce in a way that forgives my two faces for flexing,
in a way that owns my emotions as mine, not shards of yours,
not a tape that catches its own loop. When did I decide
that I am the one who loves more always?
What a stupid way to remain empty.
January, you will be mine.
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Witches pulled from the grass.
Witches pulled from the deep.
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the moon we have killed by loving it;
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Hands On
Interactive design in print
Availability: Out of Stock
Shop price:USD$ 39.95
Released Date: June 01, 2013
Editor: Victionary
Specs: 180 x 235 mm, 240 pp
Format: full colour, softcover
Release date: June 2012
Language: English
In a world glutted with mass-produced products, consumers no longer settle for machined quality. While everyday communications have been augmented by digital interactivity, some designers see the value of establishing dynamic dialogues between print matters and individuals in real life.
Zeroing in on print projects, Hands On is the first book to give fascinating insights into such realm of real-life artefacts that all invite participation and play. With materials as simple as paper and wood, these nearly 100 corporate stationery and event collateral stand out for designers' painstaking effort in calculating response and resourcefulness in embracing ideas into interactive components. Blow up a letter, solve a puzzle, erect a forest, play a sound — every featured project reveals a distinctive aspect of interactivity with a riveting taste of discovery, creation and surprise only if users act with their own hands.
For a more genuine experience, Hands On asks readers to match up the showcased projects with descriptions separately printed as stickers to complete the book.


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October 13, 2005
Treadmill Year Two In Review
Yesterday the Comic Treadmill reached its second anniversary, blogoversary or blogday, whichever term you prefer. If you dont mind me saying so, hooray for us.
And what better time to look back on the past year than now? Especially because Im afraid to even look at another blog until I get a chance to get up to the comics shop and get Infinite Crisis.
First, let's get the highlight of the year out of the way. It's not even close. The day I gave Mag this Fred Hembeck recreation of Iron Man 157 was the best comics-related day of the year. Kudos to Fred for assisting in delivering the coup de grace in this decades old war with the evil Mag.
1) When I started blogging, my purchases were probably split 75/25 in favor of DC as opposed to Marvel, a marked change from the early 1980s when Marvel enjoyed a 50/50 split and an 80/20 advantage in my voluminous purchasing of back issues. Now I dont buy any Marvels. The company that used to successfully project the image of welcoming all readers now successfully projects a feeling of contempt for them;
2) When I started blogging the only independent titles I was buying were ones written by Alan Moore and Kurt Busiek. I was too reluctant to take a chance absent guidance from sources whose opinions I could count on. Now Im much more willing to buy new books by untested creators as long as I trust the reviews on other blogs. Ive also been fortunate enough to get a fair amount of review copies of independent works;
3) The number of current ongoing titles I buy remains fairly steady about 10-12 a month, but Im giving a lot more independent titles a chance and my reprint collection buying of DC is strong as is my weakness for stuff in Previews that no rational person would buy. Result: I am spending more money on comics a year now than I did on the average for the 10 years before I started blogging.
4) Id like to buy more ongoing titles, but my stack of unread books is simply too high to justify adding new titles absent extenuating circumstances. I have over 2 years of Fables sitting unread and constantly dodge spoilers for whats been happening. One day (yeah, right) Ill get caught up and start adding more titles.
5) My back issue/reprint buying in the 1990s consisted mostly of E-Bay bargain hunting and DC Archives from Silver Age Comics. Now that Ive been gradually indexing my comics and have a better list of what I do and dont already have (the days when I could remember every gap are as distant a memory as when every teenager owned a turntable) Ive been able to send periodic wish lists to the always reliable Mike Sterling of Ralphs Comics Corner and when the local shop has sales, I can spend without fear of buying something I already have.
October 2004:
October was a relatively light month. Ill unapologetically confess to being distracted by the Red Sox.
But Mag and I did fulfill our civic duties by endorsing the Dissent party candidate for President, Brother Voodoo. This may have been the first time Mag and I ever agreed on a political candidate.
November 2004:
This was a busy month on the Treadmill.
The most popular entry comments-wise was my farewell to Marvel as its contempt for its readers got to be more than I could handle. The decline of story telling across the Marvel universe was a contributing factor. I miss my Marvel friends and remain confident that there will be an editorial shake-up in the near future with a return to a focus on solid story telling. As soon as it happens, Ill be back.
That may have been the most popular, but not by much. My opinionated look at the Comic Buyers Guides Top 1,600 comics of all times also drew a fair amount of commentary. And it was fun to write.
But not as much fun to write as my run through the Silver Age Flash Archives Volume 1 those are some good stories my friends.
Index-wise I wrapped up Birds of Prey, including the Gail Simone era, one which has been delightful and deserves more acclaim. So heres more Gail Simones Birds of Prey is a fantastic monthly comic with an intriguing cast of characters both old and new, clear long range writing plans, a variety of story types and excellent dialog. Buy it. Read it. Enjoy it.
Also in the indexing department, my independent comic index reached Airboy, an old favorite from the 1980s. Ironically, although I enjoyed Chuck Dixons writing for Airboy, I didnt care for it on Birds of Prey. Fickle, arent I?
Mag was quite musical in November as he reminded the world of the lyrics to the song The Final Revenge of Luthor and wrapped up his series enabling any and all Treadmillers to hear the glory that was 1970s Songs and Stories of the Justice League.
Also, I was wowed by Mark Evaniers posting of footage of an interview with Jack Kirby, the first time Id ever heard the Kings voice.
Whew. Quite a month.
December 2004:
The highlight of this month was Mags inspired Twelve Days of Christmas (see here for the entire shebang). A piece of genius. Wish Id thought of it first.
I told the story of my first and only Comic Book Convention in 1977 and poo-pooed the new Swamp Thing series. Sorry Mike. But Ill give it another shot next time I get to the comic shop.
I also did perhaps the most meaningful post in Treadmill history. Providing the overall result-based rankings of the 11 Wacky Racers.
On the Archive front, I reviewed my favorite of all the Archives The Black Canary. I had so much to say it took 3 parts to finish, constituting all of my indexing for the month.
Our readers showed that their prognostic powers were second only to some when Jean Loring finished 4th in our poll as to who the Identity Crisis killer was. Jean got 25 votes. I cant even remember the rationale for including her in the poll choices. I blew my vote on Capt. Boomerang, R.I.P. Digger, I miss ya.
January 2005:
The highlight of this month was the previously mentioned deliverance of the killing blow in Spores Wars when I gave Mag a Fred Hembeck recreation of the cover of the infamous Iron Man 157 as a Christmas present. Despite a feeble protest that he would top this stroke of genius on my part, Mag knows hes finished. Take a peek at this work of Hembeckian beauty. Unless Mag can find an unpublished doodle by the late Jack Kirby recreating this cover, the Spores battle is over and Ive won. That said, dont tell Mag, but hes getting at least 2 more copies of the comic this Christmas and Ill have to put a standing order in to Mike to let me know whenever they get a copy of this artificially rare piece of junk.
I cranked out another Archive entry, this time kicking off my Blackhawk indexing with a look at the Blackhawk Archives. Another thoroughly entertaining Archive collection. It also gave Mag another opportunity to explore his musical side, this time by postinga version of the Blackhawk song (the sheet music was in the Archive) recorded by a friend of ours.
The trip through Blackhawk was a blast, with the highlight being Blackhawk 240 where Andre found himself powerless to fight the worlds greatest female impersonator. I kid you not.
It was a great month for AiT/Planet Lar as both Proof of Concept and Couriers 3: The Ballad of Johnny Funwrecker hit the stands. Both were best of year material and Im still waiting to see if Larry Young gets a chance to follow-up on any of the Proof of Concept ideas.
Proof that the Treadmill was growing up came in the form of an archenemy, who called his or her self U Stink. We incurred the wrath of the nefarious U Stink for using the name of the DC character Tsunami. That will teach us to use words that might pop up in a students research google.
And I got to talk about Snit Smashing, which, outside of Scott, means nothing to any of you.
February 2005:
The highlight of the month was clearly the bloggers universe look at 100 things you love about comics. Mag and I each posted our lists. Mine included The Human Bomb (sniff, sniff), new issues every week and Super Hero Cars, Planes and Boats. Just to clarify, Whirly-Bats, the coolest mode of transport ever, are definitely included in that grouping. Mags included Barry Allens costume compartment ring, Elongated Mans eyes popping out and heroes man-servants.
I also became H: The Last Man to catch on to Y: The Last Man in no small part due to the helpful mail-order service of Mike Sterling, who, speaking of man-servants, may or may not qualify as a bloggers man-servant.
I managed to read and enjoy a recent Marvel book - a Spider-Girl TPB I checked out of the library.
The Blackhawk indexing continued and I must say it was fun nothing like blogging about a series that you enjoyed. Bonus tidbit for the month was a picture of Mark Evanier with Dan Spiegle.
I also pirated a Scurvy Dogs review. Pirates are still the new monkeys. Suggestion: Try telling the joke about a pirates favorite letter to a kindergarten class. I never got as many laughs for one joke in my life.
And in the what the heck is this entry doing on the Comic Treadmill? category, I posted about a 20 year-old Rock N Roll recipe book, tying it into comics by including a recipe offered by the inimitable Soupy Sales.
I also kicked off a short-lived weekly links feature, which proved to be too daunting a task in a world of blogs much better suited to link-blogging than yours truly.
March 2005:
The big news in March was that I started my letter by letter review of the DC Encyclopedia. 7 months later, Im almost finished. Provided you consider T close enough to the end to qualify as almost. Encyclopedia entries have been a lot of fun to write.
Indexwise, I wrapped up Blackhawk and moved on to another series I liked then and now the original Black Lightning.
I took a desperate look at why one of my favorite heroes, Aquaman, has such an uninspired title and recent history. Later in the year, Id drop his book entirely, despite owning nearly every issue of Aquaman ever published (I couldnt stomach buying the Liefeld issues either).
And I even had a Marvel entry, looking at the old storyline where Hank Pym struck his wife, which was a compelling story, especially for its day.
Mag had some fun with the DC Rarities Archive an outstanding book that I have a partially written entry on myself.
April 2005:
April was a moment of pride when, the lowly Treadmill combined with the mighty Fred Hembeck (talk about teaming up a headliner with an obscure character) to help unearth the whereabouts of former Marvel writer Leon Lazarus. Last we heard Alter Egos Jim Amash was interviewing Lazarus for a forthcoming issue. Our eyes remain anxiously glued to TwoMorrows publishing schedule to see the results.
Another highlight of the month for me was my entry on the current run of the Flash. Is it evidence of my sunny disposition that my highlight is always an entry about a book I enjoy versus one I trash? Maybe. Just dont ask me that question before 10:00 a.m. (11 on weekends) or Ill kill you.
Mag went nuts talking about Batclocks. Definitely not your same Bat Time.
Indexing-wise I went through Black Orchid and the late, not-so-great Blue Beetle. And in the Encyclopedia, I breezed from the letter D through the letter I. Wow. I sure had a lot more energy when I was six months younger.
May 2005:
The highlight of this month was, without a doubt, the Treadmill exclusive catching Adam Strange in the sack with Barbie. This scoop was a feature part of our support of the DVR-inventing Thanagar in the war against Rann.
But a close second was the start of the inning by inning recap of the baseball game between the super heroes and super villains from DC Super Stars 10, which I deem to be the greatest story ever told.
Indexing tackled the unpleasant task of talking about the Blue Devil series. Next up was Books of Magic.
June 2005:
The Encyclopedia and DC Super Stars baseball game projects dominated this month with the Encyclopedia running from letters L, M and N and the ballgame getting to the 7th inning.
I also showed that when the blogosphere calls for the Treadmill to pull it weight, were quick to respond as I provided Scipio with the visuals of the thrilling issue of Black Condor wherein he puts down a rabid raccoon. Despite this, Scipio and I still are on speaking terms.
Indexing, I reached Booster Gold, the only one of the colorful B heroes to debut in the 1980s whose series I enjoyed. In the independent indexing, I took a look at Americas Best Comics Special from 2001, an anthology where every story was worth it.
July 2005:
Indexwise, the independent review focused on Alien Worlds while the DC indexing started in on The Brave and the Bold with a look at the first ever JLA story. The DC ballgame and Encyclopedias crawled along, but lets fess up I was vacationing here and there with the family most of July so it wasnt a prolific month for H entries on the Treadmill.
Meanwhile, Mag made cleaning the basement seem interesting.
August 2005:
The pressing issue in August was whether Replikon was worthy of the Absorbascons Unsecret Society of Super Composites.
The Treadmill offered readers a Free Trip Around The World as I continued my Brave & Bold indexing. Oddly, the offer seemed unappreciated.
The DC baseball game report came to a close. That was without a doubt good fun to write about.
And Mag found some X-Men playing cards and shared the secrets of mixing married life and super heroes.
September 2005:
My favorite comics moment of the month was discovering Electric Girl.
The Brave & Bold indexing continued with the thrills of a whirly bat story among them.
And, after waffling on the results of a readers poll, I started indexing both Adventure and Aquaman, two titles I had already completed before the Treadmill started.
We also participated in Lauras call for a blogaround.
October 2005:
Were only partway through the final month, but since our blogday is October 12th, thats where I stop, but not before noting the Starman Archives entry.
And that's a wrap. Thanks for checking in and reading us everyone. Hope to see you back in our third year of operation.


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Kendall Jenner Turns Jimmy Fallon Into a 'Vogue' Model, Dominates Charades on 'The Tonight Show'
Kendall Jenner is a woman of many talents! The 21-year-old supermodel recently started working behind the camera, shooting pics of Sienna Miller and Kaia Gerber for Love magazine.
"I used to just shoot my friends," Jenner explained during an appearance on The Tonight Show on Tuesday. "I love capturing a moment or being very candid and just like, capturing all my friends and hanging out. I think it's a lot more authentic to capture a photo just on film, and I have a whole folder in my phone of the photos."
Jimmy gets the @voguemagazine treatment from @KendallJenner! #FallonTonightpic.twitter.com/awkZuc6uau— Fallon Tonight (@FallonTonight) February 15, 2017
WATCH: Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Ashley Graham Slay the Cover of 'Vogue' in Stunning Group Photo
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"It's scary! I've shot her twice now and when I shoot her, I have like, weird flashbacks of photos of her mom. It's crazy," Jenner told host Jimmy Fallon.
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The reality star also dominated in a game of charades with Fallon as her partner. Watch the clip above to see her in action!
Jenner couldn't stop gushing about Gerber during a recent Love interview, saying, "Listen, we're all trying to get all our work in now before she hits the scene. When that happens we'll all go broke!"
For more on Jenner's love for Crawford's lookalike daughter, watch the clip below!


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It's no wonder that many travelers get stuck here. Whether it's volunteering, studying Spanish, or writing a travel guide, the city has a way of keeping you around. Granada has great restaurants and some of the nicest hotels and best-equipped hostels in Nicaragua. And with the country being as small as it is it's tempting to use the city as a base to explore the entire surrounding region. Pueblas Blancas, Mombacho, and Masaya are all easy daytrips from the city.
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