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We are inviting you to take part and contribute to our blog by telling us what rarities you have spied this summer on our properties. Take photos and post comments to us and help us collect information on our wild flowers and plants and our native and visiting wildlife.
To kick us off one of our Penrose wardens has spotted this fantastic Silver-Washed Fritillary butterfly in a clearing in the woodlands around Loe Pool on a recent warm sunny day, this particular species is considered the giant in the British Fritillary family with a wingspan measuring approximately 70mm.


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A recent study from Harvard University has suggested that there might be a downside to attempts to get folk to eat more 'fruit and veg' (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/mar/31/pesticide-residue-food-sperm-quality-harvard). The fly in the ointment is the finding that pesticide residues in these foods can reduce human sperm counts by almost 50% as well as generating higher levels on non-viable sperm. It has been known for years that some pesticides (e.g. organophosphates) have oestrogenic effects which might well account for their effects. It is uncertain whether the residues can be removed by simply washing the items before consumption.
This blog may help people explore some of the 'hidden' issues involved in certain media treatments of environmental and scientific issues. Using personal digital images,it is also intended to emphasise seasonal (and other) changes in natural history of the Swansea (South Wales) area. The material should help participants in field-based modules and people generally interested in the natural world. The views are wholly those of the author.
Tuesday, 31 March 2015
Five a Day?
A recent study from Harvard University has suggested that there might be a downside to attempts to get folk to eat more 'fruit and veg' (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/mar/31/pesticide-residue-food-sperm-quality-harvard). The fly in the ointment is the finding that pesticide residues in these foods can reduce human sperm counts by almost 50% as well as generating higher levels on non-viable sperm. It has been known for years that some pesticides (e.g. organophosphates) have oestrogenic effects which might well account for their effects. It is uncertain whether the residues can be removed by simply washing the items before consumption.
Monday, 30 March 2015
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Sunday, 29 March 2015
New Age of the Reptiles?
'News' from the RSPCA that reptiles (and amphibians) are now the fourth most popular group of companion animals or pets, after fish, cats and dogs (http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/mar/29/reptile-amphibian-pets-almost-as-popular-as-dogs). This is not really an entirely fair comparison as reptiles are very different from amphibians and they only attain the fourth rank by lumping all the species (from axolotls to tortoises and boa constrictors) together. Cats and dogs are separate species of mammals (and lots of other mammals are kept as pets e.g. mice, rabbits and horses). I think the point they were trying to make is that these cold-blooded animals also have welfare needs but they are more difficult to interpret unless you have a degree of understanding of such species. The housing and feeding requirements can certainly be considerably more complex than that pertaining to your average cat or dog (they also vary enormously between species).
Pheasant's Revolt
Somewhat contentious news in the report that the RSPB apparently approves of pheasant shoots (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/mar/29/rspb-backs-pheasant-shoots). At first sight, this seems to clash with their normal position on birds, which is to protect them at all (most?) costs. Pheasants are, however, essentially an alien (so far as the UK is concerned) species that are bred for the shooters. The income generated by the activity actually means that the land does not get used for a) house building or b) agriculture, two activities that make life difficult for some indigenous birds. So, I suppose, their point is that it does result in more land staying 'bird friendly' (except for the pheasants).
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Too Shy, Shy?
A Cambridge questionnaire study has suggested that people with similar temperaments tend to cluster in the UK (http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/mar/25/survey-maps-regional-personality-types). The authors suggest that London is full of lazy, unconscientious extroverts, whereas Scotland is awash with 'friendly, emotionally stable folk' and the poor, old Welsh are replete with 'shy and neurotic' people. I must admit to some reservations about such studies. It is based on a large sample of circa 400,000 subjects responding to an online survey quiz. Perhaps people accessing that kind of thing on computers varies regionally? How honestly to do people answer such items? Does the full range of people living in the area get accessed in appropriate numbers in such a survey? Given the looming general election it was interesting to see that voting intentions were also apparently linked to personality traits.
Tuesday, 24 March 2015
All That Glisters (Is Not Gold)
Research from Arizona State University has suggested that human sewage could be fruitfully 'mined' for gold, silver and platinum (http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/mar/23/gold-in-faeces-worth-millions-save-environment). They reckon that the precious metals (from shampoos, detergents and clothes) reach the levels indicative of 'a minimal mineral deposit" and could be safely extracted in sewage plants using chemicals termed leachates. This has two advantages namely a) the leachates are not used in the wider environment where they can be very damaging (as in traditional mining) and b) the removed metals render the remaining biomass safe for use as fertilisers or for burning to generate electricity. They reckon that a city of around a million inhabitants currently flushes away almost 9 million pounds worth of precious metals in a year. There's gold in them there hills!
Monday, 23 March 2015
Out of Africa?
Disturbing news about the intensity of poaching on Africa's unique mammals (http://www.awf.org/campaigns/poaching-infographic/). it seems that numbers of elephant, rhinoceros, gorilla etc are in marked decline. Drivers seem to include a new affluence in China (increasing the demand for items used in 'medicine') and the technologies now available to poachers. The incidence of capture and successful prosecution of 'Mr Bigs' in the poaching world is also disappointing. It could be the case, that many of these important animals will disappear from our world.
A Leg Up For the Trees?
News that the Eden Project is to receive saplings derived from cuttings obtained from Giant redwood trees in California (http://www.theguardian.com/uk/eden-project) is welcome but this species of tree is already well represented in several arboreta and parks in the UK. Much is made of these clones being potentially identical to the donor trees but it is an alien species so far as this country is concerned (see e.g. the fire-resistant bark of the mature tree, protecting against forest fires). The saplings will take quite some time to develop into impressive items but, I suppose, the more examples we have the better (although 'conservation' in this fashion is a bit like putting an animal into a zoo).
Saturday, 21 March 2015
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Ecogrumpy Manifesto (but not looking for Followers)
Prior to the UK general election, everyone seems to be coming up with their party manifestos. I thought my 'party' of one (as recommended by Groucho Marx, I wouldn't want to belong to a party that would have me as a member) ought to state its positions. I am (almost) despairing of democracy along with all the other political systems as a vast majority of people appear a) too ignorant; b) too self-serving; c) too supportive/frightened of organisations (economic or religious) and/or d) too keen to be elected or to stop other people from being elected) to genuinely evaluate what really should be done about environmental issues. Even some of the 'environmentalists' are a) too obsessed with their own animal/plant/location; b) failing to recognise that they are making anthropocentric choices and/or c) making a living/career out of the issues. It is, however, incumbent on me to keep 'poking' the issues because that's what grumpies do! There might, in deed, be intelligent life out-there (whether it chooses to remain on this planet or not).
Friday, 20 March 2015
There is news of a 50% increase in the numbers of wet-wipes washed up on UK beaches (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-31941482). These, increasingly-used items, are flushed down toilets and can emerge with sewage (apparently especially in over-flow conditions). The wipes are said to contain plastic as well as paper and do not quickly decay. There are also fears that they may damage marine life such as turtles who could mistake them for jelly-fish on which they feed.
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Celts are Mongrel?
An Oxford UK genetic mapping study has suggested that the celts in Wales, Ireland, Cornwall and Scotland show more variation than is seen in other parts of the country (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-31905764). Perhaps the links are more cultural?
Free Will?
Julian Baggiani has written about the hoary, old topic yet again (http://www.theguardian.com/profile/julianbaggini). He refutes the idea that the genes control every aspect of our behaviour and points to some of the oddities in the 'identical twins separated at birth' data. He points out that many behavioural attributes are polygenic and that our life conditions and experiences play a major role in determining our character and attributes. I'm surprised that any of this comes as a surprise. I have taught for decades that behaviour is always a result of a genes plus environment interaction. In one sense, of course, 'real free will' is an illusion. We are 'victims' of our genes and our upbringing. The analogy I like is one with the electromagnetic spectrum. We know that white light consists of wavelengths from red to violet and our instruments tell us that there are wavelengths our eyes cannot see (infra-red and ultraviolet). I think of infra-red as 'pure' instinct and ultraviolet as 'pure' learning. 'Real' behaviour is on a continuum like the visible wavelengths and will vary in its distance from the two, somewhat hypothetical extremes.
Wednesday, 18 March 2015
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Tuesday, 17 March 2015
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Going With the Tide?
I suppose it is hardly surprising, just before a General Election, but there are strong indications that the budget will include a major tax break for North Sea oil (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31906966). In spite of the recognized need to reduce oil use to limit climate change, a spokesman reported that a) thousands of jobs depend on North Sea oil extraction; b) without a tax break, we may end up with some of the oil reserves unextracted and c) the Government 'take' from North Sea oil is falling. It is difficult for politicians to do more than take the short term view when the name of their game is election. I was surprised to view the BBC piece without even a hint that there was a downside to the proposed move.
Monday, 16 March 2015
P.P.Pick Up a Pangolin
It was news to me but it is claimed that the Pangolin, the strange, scaly 'anteater' of Indonesia, is the world's most illegally traded mammal (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/gallery/2015/mar/16/pangolins-worlds-most-illegally-traded-mammal-in-pictures). It seems that these gentle, termite-eaters largely end up as human snacks in spite of their endangered status.
Can People Really be Convinced They Should Divest From Fossil Fuels?
There is a substantial article devoted to arguing that it makes sense to 'divest' (sell shares?) in fossil fuels if the world is to have any chance of limiting climate change (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/mar/16/argument-divesting-fossil-fuels-overwhelming-climate-change). 'Logical", as Mr Spock would have said but is there really any chance of this happening? There are a good few relatively powerful countries that make a substantial amount of their GNP from coal, gas and oil who would be more than unhappy at the prospect. There are major multinationals, with big publicity budgets, who would argue against any such moves, citing job losses and tottering pension funds. In some countries, a substantial number of elected politicians don't even admit that human-engineered climate change is even a possibility (they think it's all an evil conspiracy?). Joe public wants cheaper heating and electricity. I can't really see it happening, even if the occasional church or UK University is persuaded to sell some of its shares.
Don't Give Them Their Daily Bread?
It may disappoint many children (and parents who hate to waste bread) but conservationists have suggested that feeding bread to ducks is a bad idea (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/mar/16/dont-feed-the-ducks-bread-say-conservationists). They maintain that uneaten bread can encourage algal blooms and attract the odd rat (rats will take eggs and young chicks of ground nesting birds). The take to pool message seems to be "let them eat peas".
Sunday, 15 March 2015
Political Incorrectness
It can't be right that employees of the State of Florida have reportedly been banned from using the terms 'climate change' and 'global warming' (http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/mar/08/florida-banned-terms-climate-change-global-warming). It is especially worrying that the State Governor, Jeb Bush, is said to be thinking of making a tilt for the Presidency of the US. I believe that the Bush family largely made their fortune with hydrocarbons. Low-lying Florida is especially at risk from climate extremes. If they can be convinced that this is a good idea, one immediately thinks of turkeys and Christmas.
Saturday, 14 March 2015
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Friday, 13 March 2015
Plastic, Plastic Everywhere Yet Not a Drop to Drink
People have been writing about the detrimental effects of plastics on marine ecosystems for at least 5 years (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-21236477). Not only does big plastic get everywhere in our oceans with most of it being broken down over decades but we are apparently swilling tons of plastic microgranules down our drains. These particles are used in cosmetics for their abrasive properties. They are so tiny that they can be consumed by animal plankton. This means that they have the potential to appear throughout all the food chains in the seas without providing any energy to the feeders. They might even prove toxic or capable of mimicking some hormonal effects. I suspect that some of the plastics we are asked to recycle are converted for this use?
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Thursday, 12 March 2015
Homeopathy Further Diluted?
There is a nice overview of the current scientific evidence relating to homeopathy (http://www.pressreader.com/uk/the-guardian/20150312/281663958482589/TextView). This view was developed in the 18th century by Samuel Hahnemann who thought that 'like cured like' (e.g. a fever-inducing agent would cure a fever) and that the effects were best observed in highly diluted solutions. It appears that all properly conducted scientific experiments have failed to demonstrate curative effects on a range of ailments (if one rules out placebo effects from 'consultation' and 'treatment'). In addition, there have been cases where people have died as a result of putting off proper medical treatment. One has to ask why the approach still retains any traction today?
When Humans Stalked the Earth
Scientists have apparently suggested that a proposed Anthropocene geological era (when humans became important factors in terms of terraforming our planet) should date from around 1610 (http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/mar/11/was-1610-the-beginning-of-a-new-human-epoch-anthropocene). This date was apparently chosen because this was the time at which a major transfer of species of animals and plants between the 'old' (Europe and Asia) and 'new' worlds (North and South America) started. I suppose it was when we became major factors in moving alien species between continents. The hope is that the era doesn't simply finish with strata of rocks containing the odd plastic bottle or iPad!
Wednesday, 11 March 2015
Green to Red in a Nanosecond
An increased insight as to how the Chameleon changes from green to red so quickly (this is not the tasteless 'frog in the liquidiser' joke) has been obtained (http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/mar/10/scientists-find-out-how-chameleon-changes-colour). It is apparently down to special skin pigment cells (chromatophores) containing guanine nanocrystals whose spacing can be altered (presumably, as in the octopus, by tiny muscles distorting the cells). These changes in the crystal latticework alter the wavelengths of light reflected from those available in the spectrum of white light, thus altering the colour of the beastie. I suspect that this will turn out to have commercial applications in clothing and elsewhere.
Tuesday, 10 March 2015
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Monday, 9 March 2015
Can You Have Economic Growth Whilst Tackling Climate Change?
Recent articles by Naomi Klein suggest that the scientific consensus on climate change has arrived at a bad time for the planet as it is concomitant with economic (and purchased media) power being in the hands of a few individuals (who are often in their positions for decades) and whose 'success' depends on us not necessarily doing the logical things. It is certainly the case that people in democracies (and I whole-heartedly prefer this system of government) appear more easily 'wooed' by promises of short-term gains than by undertakings to deal with, what seem to most folk, distant problems (actually Klein suggests that 2017 will be a tipping point for climate change-limiting action). The limited durations of terms of political office (generally a good thing) make long-termism a poor vote getter (and people wanting to get elected have twigged this). The provision of short-term goodies is, however, linked to economic growth and there is no good reason to believe that such state can continue anywhere indefinitely. I would argue that the burgeoning world population means that there will be rather strict limits on continued economic growth. In a perfect world, intelligent and honest people would do accurate risks versus benefits analyses on ways of doing things differently (e.g. there is no point building a dam to generate 'green electricity' unless the environmental costs of the utilised steel and concrete are considered in the equation). Perhaps we also have to ask the questions about whether we can have all the electricity/personal transport/ air-flights/stuff delivered by shipping that we 'want'? We could redirect economies away from hydrocarbons to solar/wind/tidal energy, improve the insulation of buildings and radically change our lifestyle/diet but even these would have finite effects. The question of equitable sharing of limited resources also arises. I hate to say it but it looks as if a cull is coming (and it won't be pleasant or, in any sense, fair). Hope I'm wrong!
Sunday, 8 March 2015
Water Wars
It now appears that a shortage of fresh water is likely to lead of conflicts in many parts of the planet (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/mar/08/how-water-shortages-lead-food-crises-conflicts). This seems to be a direct conseqeuence of the burgeoning human population and development (water consumption per head is 10 times higher in developed compared to developing countries). There are also some ill-advised dam building in certain countries (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/india-untamed/2015/mar/06/ecologically-disastrous-dams-may-go-ahead).
Saturday, 7 March 2015
Bad Grammar?
I don't really like dwelling too much on myself (I'm an oddity rather than typical) but I do feel impelled to comment on the sudden demand to expand the old grammar school system in the UK on the basis of it 'giving intelligent but poor kids a leg-up' (http://www.theguardian.com/education/grammarschools). Having medical problems (long vanished) I 'failed' the 11+ twice in days when grammars and secondary moderns both stalked the land. In spite of this (due to a lot of hard work and teacher-led help which at no stage involved a grammar school), I went on to become the first person in my family to go to university, was appointed Professor of Zoology at an early age, generated more than 200 scientific publications on a wide range of topics, chaired the national body of university heads of Biological Sciences and even (1980) got a silver medal for medical science sponsored by UNESCO and WHO. I would just like to make 2 points. The first is that really poor kids are at a disadvantage in this selective system as many parents pay for coaching of their children (homes also vary greatly in terms of the provision of learning aids). I also feel that selecting at a specific age precludes late developers and kids who just happen to be hit by the tests at a difficult time.
Cracks Start to Appear?
There is a timely article by Naomi Klein pointing out the fact that immediate world-wide, political action occurred in the aftermath of both the recent 'banking crisis' and the earlier 'war on terror', without finance proving an insurmountable obstacle, whereas climate change has generated nothing like the same response (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/mar/06/dont-look-away-now-the-climate-crisis-needs-you). She (and many others) clearly feel that 'global warming' has the potential to destroy many more lives and much more property than either of the above but the emissions of 'greenhouse gases' have increased by 67% in the 20 years that politicians have been arguing about climate change (and, in some cases, 'pledging' actions). In spite of this growing problem, many countries and organisations actually seem intent on exploiting ever more problematic sources of energy (e.g. tar sands and gas from fracking). Klein clearly believes that humans adopt a wide range of strategies enabling them to cling to the ostrich-like belief that 'all will be fine in the end'. She even lists (and rejects them). It does seem extraordinarily difficult to convince people that this is one potential disaster that we really are 'all in, together'.
Friday, 6 March 2015
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Airy Fairies?
Quite a debate seems to be building up about a proliferation of 'fairy doors' in Wayford woods near Crewkerne in Somerset (http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/mar/04/fairies-fairy-doors-wayford-woods-somerset). The 'doors' apparently started to appear in this location about 25 years ago but conservationists are concerned about damage (some doors are screwed or hammered into trees and bluebells are trampled by children dashing around in their search for them). Others think the doors have positive influences including getting children enthusiastic about walking in woodland (healthy exercise) and creating a 'sense of wonder'. Balance seems all important here as too much intrusion into areas is not a good idea but one would like children to grow to value the 'natural' environment (including woodlands). There is (said the old grump) a bit of disneyfication about this phenomenon. Will the 'joy' outlast childhood? Are there any plans to try to extend the 'wonder' by educating the children about the true importance of woods?
Wednesday, 4 March 2015
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Tuesday, 3 March 2015
Old Time Religion?
There is an interesting article by John Gray on the 'fears' of 'evangelical atheists' who cannot see a decline (http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/mar/03/what-scares-the-new-atheists). One of its major thrusts is that atheists are wrong when they think that the default position of most of 'humanity' would include a dropping of religions if they were'freed' from coercion. He suggests that it does no good to talk about the wars driven by religious considerations (in deed, he points out a number of horrors attributed to 'muscular' atheism). I must admit to having some sympathies with many of the views expressed. There is a danger that atheism becomes a kind of religion, especially if its proponents think that people would obviously benefit if they were weaned away from their more traditional beliefs. This, of course, means that science educators have to tread a very narrow line.
World Wide Web and Environmental Crime
It has been reported (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/mar/03/chinas-illegal-ivory-traders-exploiting-online-market) that the world wide web plays an increasingly important part in the sale of illegal products (e.g. ivory, tiger bone, rhinoceros horn and turtle shells) taken from endangered species. Apparently, more than half these 'advertisements' relate to ivory.
Every Breath You Take
The EEA has apparently warned that air pollution will become responsible for many premature deaths on that continent (that is without even mentioning an even more obvious problem in China) in the near future (http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/mar/03/air-pollution-will-kill-thousands-in-europe-eea-warns). The UK is said to be one of the worst offenders, a rather sad state of affairs given our industrial past and The Clean Air Act. There is certainly a perception that our air is clean but being adjacent to a motorway is a risk factor.
GM Cows to Rescue the Badger?
Scientists in China have reportedly inserted a mouse gene into cows, making them more resistant to TB (http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/mar/02/mouse-gene-could-help-produce-tb-resistant-cattle-study-shows). This technology would, if widely adopted (a big 'if', given a wide-spread European objection to all things GM, except for medical developments) would greatly reduce the need to vaccinate cows against TB or to cull herds in which the disease is identified. It would also, as a by-product, negate any rational reason for attacking badger populations. Somehow, I don't think that this is going to happen.
Monday, 2 March 2015
Housing and the Election?
The Conservative Party, in the run-up to the General Election, has now 'offered',if re-elected, to legislate for up to 200,000 cheap starter homes for people under 40 on brownfield sites without requiring the builders to consider providing additional local services (such as roads, schools etc) or affordable housing. This has led to a boom in the building industry's shares (http://www.cityam.com/210591/housebuilder-shares-rise-conservatives-promise-200000-cheap-starter-homes-first-time-buyers). There are a few points to note although I do favour brownfield rather than green sites. Making brownfield sites appropriate for house building can be quite demanding and an expensive process. The difficulty is that someone would have to pay for this (and perhaps the missing amenities in the chosen areas). The locations might also turn out to be pretty unattractive in the longer term.
When They Begin the Lagoon?
I must admit that, in spite of all the hype, I continue to have reservations about Swansea Bay being earmarked for the construction of the 'world's first tidal lagoon' (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-31682529). I appreciate that a) there is a need to generate electricity in a more environmentally responsible fashion, b) promises of jobs and investment always go down well in some quarters but I'm not convinced that the project will be without problems. The effects on sediments in the bay, the visual impact on what is a very attractive location and the consequences on the animals (fish, birds and cetaceans) that frequent the associated SSSI don't really appear to have been answered. The actual enduring cost of the generated electricity also seems a tad vague. The impetuous for the project seems, however, to unstoppable although I am pretty certain it's by no means a world first. Already, they are talking about 5 of these structures in Wales (that's an awful lot of concrete!).
Mr Anti-Green?
There is news of the arrest of a Ezequel Antonio Castanha in Brazil on charges of facilitating illegal logging of an area about the same size as Hong Kong in Brazil (http://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/king-of-deforestation-cut-down-can-loggers-arrest-stem-tide-of-destruction-in-amazon/story-fnjww010-1227240651052). This man is owner of a local supermarket and a major employer in his area. In addition to the forest destruction, the claimed activities of the loggers produced local water shortages in the area. This may be a start of meaningful activity against the loggers but opposing them is said to be a dangerous move.
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Friday, September 20, 2002 - Sunday, September 22, 2002 -- Oak Hill, WV
Gauley River Rolling Rodeo (iPO Event Id#: 5193)
Story and photos by George Gannon
[Overall Results]
Pictures: [Set 1] [Set 2] [Set 3] [Set 4] [Set 5] [2001 Event Coverage]
[Ed Note: iPlayOutside was only able to attend the amateur class
event on Sunday. Friday's pro results are included.]
That was Bud Fuller's summation of the 2002 edition of ACE Whitewater's Gauley River Rolling Rodeo. His son Ted would later have one of the event's signature moments.
The waters of the world-famous Gauley River were not going to yield
points easily, but the 30 boaters on Sunday were ready for anything
the "Beast of the East" could throw at them.
Dru Smith scored the highest in the men's expert class by penetrating the hole and making it wail with unencumbered ecstasy. Smith's run was marked air-born flips and super-sexy cartwheels.
However, the wave play that drew the biggest reaction from the crowd
was "Texas" Ted Fuller's run. Fuller, who was working the wave
with sublime skill, was charged by a raft full of people. Instead of
backing down as the raft approached, Fuller bumped the boat, forcing
it to flip. A cheer emanated from the spectators and competitors that
reverberated through the canyon as the raft overturned, spewing her
guide and his crew into the river.
Next up was Pillow Rock. The class V rapid is marked by a line of surfing holes at the top, followed by a wave train that sends boaters into the "Room of Doom." Scott Mann, showed the room that he could play in her walls with ease. After a few tricks at the top, Mann stroked the wave train into the room. Once there, he pulled off trick after trick, never once letting her bubbling waters trouble him.
At the Hungry Mother, Klemnisky stole the show. His first flip would have knocked a crop plane out of the sky. His cartwheel was so deranged it could have made medicine sick.
"I've been throwing it out for awhile," Klemnisky said of his favorite
trick. "I try to go big every time."
Scott Mann and Pat Metheny battled hard for the top spot, with Mann ultimately crossing the finish line first. In the junior expert class, the purple-haired Austin Rothman left the other racers in his wake, with eventual rodeo winner Dustin Urban taking the number two spot.
Back at ACE Adventure Center, awards were handed out, with Dru Smith
earning top honors in the expert class and Urban winning the junior
expert class. Brad Isaacs captured the number one spot in the
beginner sport class.
An iPlayOutside shout-out goes to Ted Dallinger for guiding the boat I was in safely through the water and to Beth Gill for getting us the results so quickly.


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Episode 10: The Golden Door: America's Way Forward
In the second part of the season finale of Rational Middle of Immigration, we dive into the practical approach to immigration reform, especially concerning those who have lived here for decades as hardworking contributors to society. What does that path look like and how can we achieve a fair resolution for Americans and immigrants while ensuring we never find ourselves asking these questions again.
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According to a new study, four in 10 (42%) of UK employees say working flexibly makes them more productive.
Despite this, the report from communications company TeleWare showed that less than three in 10 (29%) of employees work for companies that operate flexible working. One in five companies only allow senior figures to work flexibly.
Employers are often wary of flexible working, thinking that their trust will be abused if they allow employees to work outside the office or choose their own working hours.
There are also problems with 'presenteeism' – when employees feel they'll be judged unfavourably for not being visible in the office and even coming into work when they're unwell.
This is despite evidence to the contrary. A study conducted by Stanford University surveyed 16,000 workers at a Chinese firm over ten months. It found that those allowed to work flexibly from home increased their productivity by 13%.
The flexible workers also reported higher work satisfaction and took less sick leave than their office-bound counterparts.
Research from the University of Kent and Vrije University in Amsterdam found that employees able to determine their own schedules worked harder to compensate for the stigma by colleagues attached to flexible working.
Furthermore, not letting employees work flexibly can harm an organisation's reputation as a recruiter. A quarter of all employees have turned down a job in the past because the company did not offer flexible working as part of the package.
Embracing flexible working
The first step to embracing flexible working is by developing a relevant policy. It should include the options available to employees, where they can find more information, and set out how they can request a flexible working arrangement.
The fact that all employees have the legal right to request flexible working should be made clear. In addition, it should explain that,where possible, flexible working is encouraged by the organisation and that anyone who applies won't be treated less favourably than colleagues choosing to work more traditional hours.
The policy should be communicated to employees. This could be by email, with a simple message letting them know where it can be found, such as in a revised Employee Handbook.
Even better, employee representatives could be involved during the creation of the policy to see what's important to them. They'll know better than most the challenges relating to working hours and maintaining a work-life balance.
Once a flexible working policy is established, employers need to trust that employees will use it responsibly. This is key to avoiding a culture of presenteeism, where employers place more value in whether employees are visible in the office rather than how productive they are.
Managers should become familiar with the procedure for dealing with flexible working requests. They should know what is required from employees when they make a request in writing, and what the qualifying period is before they can make a request.
Acas advise that employers handle requests in a 'reasonable manner'. Example of handling requests in a reasonable manner could include:
Assessing the advantages and disadvantages of the application
Holding a meeting to discuss the request with the employee
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Desolations were events in the ancient history of Roshar.[citation needed]
Little is known about them except legends. Still those agree on some points.
Desolations came in cycles, they were regular in coming.[1][2][3] During Desolations, the inhabitants of Roshar were attacked by an enemy force, generally called Voidbringers.[4][5][6][3] The cycle of Desolations seemed somehow attached to the Oathpact.[1]
The coming of a Desolation was announced by the appearance of the Ten Heralds.[1][3][7] Also, the appearance of Midnight Essence was a sign for an upcoming Desolation.[5]
One certain Desolation lasted eleven years.[3]
Actually, at the end of what was called the Last Desolation, nine out of ten Heralds abandoned the Oathpact leaving only Taln to return to damnation, the place where the Heralds went between the Desolations. This led to a very long period of about 4,500 years without a Desolation.
When Talenel appeared at Kholinar, he announced the coming of the True Desolation.[7]
Knights Radiant and Desolations
It was the duty of the Knights Radiant to stay vigilant and prepare themselves and mankind for Desolations, and to fight the Voidbringers when it arrived.[5]
According to Vorinism, mankind fought the Voidbringers during Desolations ninety and nine times, before mankind finally won and drove them back to the Tranquiline Halls.[6] That victory was later referred to as the Last Desolation.
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- ↑ a b c Prelude to the Stormlight Archive Summary: The Stormlight Archive/Prelude#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 42 Summary: The Way of Kings/Chapter_42#
- ↑ a b c d The Way of Kings chapter 60 Summary: The Way of Kings/Chapter_60#
- ↑ The Way of Kings chapter 3 Summary: The Way of Kings/Chapter_3#
- ↑ a b c The Way of Kings chapter 19 Summary: The Way of Kings/Chapter_19#
- ↑ a b The Way of Kings chapter 45 Summary: The Way of Kings/Chapter_45#
- ↑ a b The Way of Kings epilogue Summary: The Way of Kings/Epilogue#


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Divorce Dream Meaning
Dreams about divorce can be very stressful, particularly to those in a happy marriage, or to those looking for one. The latent meaning of divorce however is generally not as scary as it feels. The symbol divorce in your dream could simply be telling you to step back and take a look at the bigger picture in a certain situation. It may mean you need to let go of a friendship, consider a career change, or even relocate your physical location. The symbol of divorce could also simply be a manifestation of anxiety you have about relationships, or anxiety about a particular bond or partnership you are involved with right now. It does not always refer to a romantic relationship.


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See this post for the intro to this series of posts about rules.
RULE THREE: General duties of a teacher — pull everything out of your students.
Whilst I have taught in UK Higher Education (HE), and still do on occasion, these days I prefer to keep my teaching to informal relationships and internet broadcasting.
There is something rotten in the state of university education in Britain, and that is the change from people being considered students to being considered "customers". Because most students now pay their own fees (eventually), universities are unwilling to fail them or even mark them harshly. This has lead to students calling the shots and makes pulling everything out of them impossible when there is no discipline (see later rules).
I was berated by my course leader on one occasion for telling him that, in a dispute over a mark I had given, I had told a student that he was welcome to go and talk to the vice-chancellor if he wanted to have his marks revised upwards. Whilst I agree with rule three, on this occasion I failed to pull everything out of this student but he managed to pull what he wanted out of another teacher.
I didn't fall out with anyone, but after this experience I allowed myself to drift out of teaching although I am happy to share my experience and knowledge as long as any student will follow rule two. I have a more robust phrase for this, not usually acceptable in varsity but forged in my time out in a less forgiving world, and I have only had to say it out loud on one occasion, to a work colleague who I eventually had to have disciplined.


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A Childhood in Taiwan
The early years…
Even as a baby, H.E. Tsem Rinpoche already showed signs of unusual behaviour. At seven months, monks came and recognized him as a reincarnated Lama. They requested to take the child to the monastery for his spiritual education but his mother did not allow them to take him away. She said that if he was really a high Lama, he would eventually find his own way to the monastery.
As his parents had separated even before his birth, Tsem Rinpoche was living in Taiwan under the care of his foster mother, Shi Mama, whom later he found out was paid to take care of him. He lived with his three 'stepbrothers' in an apartment on the 3rd floor, below which was a sundry shop. He received education in a neighborhood school where his primary language was Mandarin and he was a member of the sprint team.
Rinpoche's first memory was walking down the street in Taipei and being attracted to stage sets, temples and Chinese opera dolls (which may have reminded him of Setrap!).
"I always felt like I was royal. Like, I was used to having people around me, doing things and serving me, and now it was like "Where is everyone?" It was just a feeling."
It was not any kind of arrogance, but Rinpoche just naturally felt like that was who he was, definitely arising out of his past lives imprints of being a high Lama.
Growing up was not easy to say the least; he was ill-treated, ill-fed and teased mercilessly by his three 'stepbrothers'. He was never at peace. Since things were not easy at home, as a small boy Rinpoche often wandered the streets of Taipei after school in search of food, only returning home at 11 or 12 at night to go to bed often hungry. Many times, Rinpoche would be punished, beaten or made to kneel on rice all night.
There was some respite from this existence, however. Rinpoche's real grandmother, Queen Dechen, would come to visit him from time to time, often bringing toys, clothes or candy. He would be allowed to enjoy these in her presence but when she was gone so were the things she had brought for him.
"My grandmother was one of the few people who were kind to me when I was a child. She gave me to an adopted family, but she would visit me very often to make sure I was okay."
"I remember her teaching me how to recite "Om Mani Peme Hung" mantras. She told me not to forget to do the mantras and not to forget who I am. I loved her very much. She has passed away in Taiwan. She was such a strong robust lady but before she passed away she was very skinny and emaciated. I was told she had great lapses in memory but when we met again, she remembered me immediately and cried."
Rinpoche also affectionately remembers going on trips to the hot springs in the surrounding countryside with Kwan Mama and her family. Going to the countryside brought Rinpoche peace as he did not have to worry; he was being well taken care of and it would be one of the rare occasions he could enjoy himself. She and her brothers would often buy him toys, clothes and even take the young Rinpoche for a bath as he was not well looked after and lacked even the most basic human care at home. Rinpoche would later find out that Kwan Mama was a classmate of his real mother who explicitly asked her to watch over him.
The last incident he remembers of his real birth mother is meeting her in the United States when Queen Dechen flew with him over from Taiwan when he was around seven years old. The young Tsem Rinpoche stayed over briefly with his birth mother and grandmother before he was introduced to yet another foster family.


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Today's work was some gardening and shopping.
We started by hanging out laundry and then we swept the deck of leaves. We then went to the garden and raked. We cleared up leaves, sticks and other items around the garden. We got all of this and put it in a wheelbarrow to take it to the front of the house as we planned to have a bonfire!
We finished with this and had some lunch. We had a medley of fruit with a coffee!
We both then went to get some shopping from Apollo Bay. We took the drive down the winding mountainous and forest areas and saw the beautiful views surrounding us on Apollo Bay.
We arrived and took a quick walk on the beach as it was a much warmer day.
We went to a couple of stores to find the items we needed and then we hopped back in the car and came back.
We got back and made some dinner. We had a lovely roast dinner again!
We saw a koala, and heard him! He was very low in the tree and was moving around.
We finished the night watching some TV and drinking a hot chocolate…A perfect night!
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15 Jul What Are Google My Business Posts
We're sure you've seen Facebook posts, tweets on Twitter, pins on Pinterest. Well now Google's getting on the social sharing bandwagon! Google lets businesses with a registered Google Business Profile share events, products and services directly in search results and on Google maps, through Google Posts.
Google Posts on your business listing act in a very similar way to social media type posts and are a quick and easy way to share updates about your business. It is these updates that could help your Google Profile stand out to potential customers and clients.
When customers view your map listing they will see the post and event. There are call-to-actions like 'learn more', 'reserve', 'sign up' and 'book now' that can be added to the posts to create a level of urgency. You can also use an event-based post with a start and end date.
It creates an opportunity to share daily specials or current promotions with potential customers the moment they glimpse your listing on the map. You can also showcase specific products and encourage users to book an appointment instantaneously. Posts appear in both Google search and map results.
The Google My Business posts seem to disappear 7 days after they have been posted, while Google plus posts remain live on your 'plus profile' in chronological order, with the latest post at the top.
Google allows you to see each of the insights for the individual Google Business Posts. These are:
o Times Viewed (Times your post was seen)
o Engagement (Times a customer clicked on your button)
People can then share the posts if they choose to, similar to social sharing options on a blog post.
So if you need some help whipping your Google Profile into shape – contact our team at practiceedge!


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- Hassan Kiko, 27, escaped from prison with the help of Angela Magdici, 32
- The pair had been on the run since February 9 after crossing Italian border
- Couple were finally arrested early this morning in Romano di Lombardia
- Comes four days after they posted a video mocking the authorities
A Swiss police guard and her Syrian rapist lover she broke out of jail with have been captured in Italy, after more than a month on the run.
Angela Magdici, 32, opened the cell door for serial rapist Hassan Kiko, 27, during a night shift at Limmattal prison in Zurich, and vanished with him while her colleague was taking a nap.
The couple were arrested early this morning in Romano di Lombardia, a small town close to Milan. Italian police also found the getaway BMW X1 they had used to cross the border.
Serial rapist Hassan Kiko, 27, (left) broke out of prison with the help of Angela Magdici, 32, (right)
Kiko, pictured, was jailed for four years for raping a 15-year-old girl in a friend's car
Their arrest comes four days after they released a video, in which Kiko complained about the 'crap food' in prison and Magdici justified her actions by saying she did it 'out of love'.
They had been staying at an apartment block in the town and the same black BMW [bought for Magdici by her former lover] was parked outside.
Swiss police told Blick newspaper an extradition procedure was ongoing.
The pair had been on the run since their escape on February 9.
She had become fascinated with Syria and started reading the Koran before helping her asylum seeker love break out of prison.
Magdici walked out on her husband, Vasile, 25, after she cleaned out their bank accounts
Kiko had been serving four years for raping a 15-year-old schoolgirl in a friend's car and the attempted rape and sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman.
In a video posted by they pair last week they taunted the authorities for failing to catch them.
In a separate video, Kiko complained about the food in jail while puffing on a cigarette.
He said: 'This crap food, which I was always given by these crap people.'
He then went on to claim had been abused in jail showing what he said were bruises on his legs and neck, and complaining he had been forced to share a section of the jail with people who are HIV positive.
He then insisted he was innocent and said there was no evidence the rape had ever taken place.
Magdici said: 'What we did was a result of love.'
She added: 'I want to apologise to my family. Everything was so surreptitious but it was not possible to say anything before vanishing from your lives. I am really sorry, and I love you all very much.'
She added: 'Hassan is the love of my life. I have never met such an honourable, warm and sensitive and funny man as him.'


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Degrees and Certifications:
BBA Marketing Delta State National Board Certified Exceptional Needs Master's Special Needs ASU
Lisa Hardin
Hi, My name is Mrs. Hardin and I teach Exceptional Needs Math. I have a BBA from Delta State in Marketing, a Masters and Specialist Degree in Special Education from Arkansas State University. I am National Board Certified in Exceptional Needs.
I have a awesome husband, Robert, to whom I have been married 35 years. I have a wonderful family of 2 sons, 1 daughter-in-law, and a precious granddaughter.
I love my job and appreciate you sharing your children with me this year.


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New York City is home to some of the most spectacular living spaces in the world. At the end of the day however, even the most luxurious, most exclusive co-op and condo buildings are simply places to live. Yes, they may have stunning architecture and amazingly beautiful hallways and lobby spaces, but for all the opulence and finery, these spaces are mostly for people to move through on their way somewhere else. They are not necessarily decorated or intended to be lingering places.
With a growing number of buildings, however, that's becoming less and less the case. Some buildings in the city have made it a point to acquire—and display—significant collections of art in their lobbies and common spaces. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, installations, and other media are used both as an enticement to prospective buyers, and to increase the value of shareholders' and owners' investment.
Why Art?
Why would a building be interested in investing in an art collection? According to Tino Grana, of Manhattan-based decorating firm Art ASAP, the value of art in residential buildings greatly increases the aesthetics of the common spaces, as well as offering a potential resale profit for the investment.
"It gives the building a more prestigious cache," Grana says. "Tenants and shareholders want to show off when they bring guests over."
Investing in art collections is not yet a common practice, but it is a growing trend—especially among the newer residential buildings in New York City, says Grana. "I'm seeing it more and more. It's the competitive nature of the business. People want their buildings to look nicer. You'll see more collections going up in newer buildings because the competition is not as fierce in older buildings, and they are more set in their ways."


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Good Leaders Make Success Happen
Courtney Lynch, August 22, 2016
Hands down, the highlight of my 10-year-old daughter Kara's summer was attending Dog Camp. Kara and our golden retriever Jake spent a full week working together to learn tricks, agility and teamwork. The camp was held in a simple red building with a large grassy field behind it. No frills, but lots of heart. The pinnacle of the entire week was the dog show held on the last day of camp.
A couple of weeks prior to dog camp a client asked me to spend a day shadowing the leader of one of their key business units. The unit had been experiencing some people challenges and they wanted me to have an opportunity to informally share thoughts with the head of the business on potential strategies for overcoming the issues at hand.
The day the client picked for my visit happened to be the day before the dog show. My plan was to head out to the West Coast, spend quality time with the client and then fly back, arriving home right before the camp finale. Lucky for me the plan worked and I was able to settle into my seat minutes before the show began.
Driving from the airport to dog camp I had a lot on my mind. The senior manager I spent time in consultation with the day before had intrigued me. He and his team weren't seeing eye to eye and their lack of alignment was impacting business results. An extremely intelligent person, he was struggling with demonstrating some "simple" leadership fundamentals. A culture of candor wasn't present on his team. Problems weren't discussed openly and accountability was fleeting. Camaraderie was absent and anxiety was high. The manager was very self-aware and had a strong commitment to do whatever he could to turn things around. Together we strategized on next, best steps. Yet, at one point, he expressed how skeptical he was about the pathway to building trust we were discussing. How could simple practices like sharing clear intent and expectations, holding others accountable to standards, practicing empathy through listening, understanding and acts of service, begin to make a difference? I assured him leadership wasn't about being complex – it was about being effective.
My flashback to the meeting ended as the dog show began. The director of the camp stood front and center and shared a brief introduction. She spoke about how as a little girl she had dreamed of attending dog camp yet one did not exist. As a retiree, she decided to create one. She applauded how hard the kids had worked at camp and how through the week they had learned to lead their dogs and each other. She discussed how the kids had overcome a lot to design their show. She had been clear with the goals, had coached and mentored them, yet ultimately the results were all theirs. At the end of her speech, Elvis Presley's, "Hound Dog" burst out of makeshift speakers and the kids and dogs took the stage. The show was spectacular! It was simple, humble and modest. Mistakes were made, accountability happened and feedback was shared throughout. Little leadership practices were evident everywhere. I only wished that my client had a chance to see the impact one inspiring leader had on so many kids (and parents) in such a brief time.
Good leaders, demonstrating simple fundamentals, can make success happen anywhere. It's easy to think that the actions and behaviors of one person can't have enough impact to turn a group into a high performing team. Yet, that's always how a great team, business unit, company (or even a dog camp) is built – one leader at a time.


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8 Red Flags You're Bound To See When You Are With Someone Extremely Selfish
A person who is selfish will only concentrate on their own well being, personal interests, and advantages without regard for others.
The company of selfish people can be very toxic and unhealthy. They tend to 'use and abuse' emotionally available people eventually draining them out. You need to be very careful when you either become friends with someone new or get into a relationship with someone you don't know too well because if they happen to be selfish individuals, you'll find yourself in a situation that'll wreck you emotionally.
Here are 8 things you need to keep in mind to know whether the person is selfish or not.
1) They Act Entitled
They tend to have this constant feeling that whatever they have is something they are entitled to. They tend to firmly believe that they deserve every bit of what they're receiving and show absolutely no gratitude.
2) They're Good At Deceiving You
When you meet them initially, they might come across as someone who is super friendly and will do anything to help you when you're in distress but as times passes by, you'll understand their true self and how easy it is for them to give up on you when you need them the most.
They prefer having you around only for their selfish reasons.
3) They Are Scared To Commit
Selfish people will never commit to anything or anyone unless it benefits them.
Commitment requires a lot of effort and they will not be putting in any of that now will they?
4) They Always Seem Carefree
They never tend to take things seriously and have a very casual approach towards everyone and everything and that's only because they don't pay heed to things that don't directly concern them.
You could be going through something awful and they'd not miss out on making you feel miserable about it.
5) They Are Great Manipulators
If you're expecting a selfish person to recognize their mistake and apologize for it, then you're just gonna have to wait for hell to freeze over because that's never going to happen.
They not only refuse to accept their mistakes but also convince you that whatever's going wrong, is actually your fault and they have nothing to do with it.
6) They Never Show Their Weak Side
Selfish people are very egoistic and will never let themselves seem vulnerable. They make sure that people don't know their weakness and maintain a very strong persona in public.
7) They Consider Your Opinion To Be Inferior
They have a very hard time accepting that they're wrong and are very adamant about their opinion being right at all times. If you don't agree with them at some point, they either shut you up or ignore your opinion.
8) Total Control Freaks
According to these people, their way is the only way to get things done and they will go to any length to ensure that things are done the way they want it to be done without any regard for the consequences.
People who are selfish will not change so it makes no sense wasting your time with them. When you realize and accept these things about a person, you must let go of them.
Treat them just like they're treating you!
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In his last book, Travels with Herodotus, the great Polish journalist Ryszard (Richard) Kapuscinski told of an early stay in Cairo, in 1960. As the then Egyptian dictator Nasser was running an anti-alcohol campaign, Kapuscinski felt it best to dump an empty bottle of beer on the street, one hot morning. He was so unnerved to find someone staring at him at every turn, he returned to the hotel with the bottle, and dumped it at night. Kapuscinski had noticed the 'criss-crossing, coherent, panoptic observation network, covering the entire space of the street, on which nothing could occur without it being noticed. Noticed and reported.' As that implies, Kapuscinski realised that Nasser and other dictators used these agents.
Another time, one such hanger-about on the street asked Kapuscinski to follow him, to show an old mosque. 'I am by nature quite credulous,' Kapuscinski admitted. They walked, took a bus, and walked some more. The man knocked on the metal doors of the mosque, and they entered the dark minaret. Kapuscinski set off first up the dangerous staircase, without railing. If either man so much as touched the other, they would tumble. At the very top, the muezzin's perch had fallen away. Readers may guess what happened next. "Ahmed gently pushed me outside and, still standing on the stairs himself, leaning safely against the opening in the wall, said: 'Give me your money.'" He did. The story did not quite end there; Kapuscinski kept seeing Ahmed on the street, on the same 'beat' as before. "He looked at me with no expression on his face, as if we had never met. And I looked at him, I believe, also without expression, as if we had never met."
More on lone worker and personal safety in the April 2019 print issue of Professional Security magazine, including a return interview with Al Prescott of the Derby-based training company HZL.
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Salvador Ronald Del Rosario, MD
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I speak: English
My gender: Male
Where I practice
- Emergency service
- Urgent care services
- After-hours services
- Pharmacy services
- No emergency services
- No urgent care services
- No after-hours services
- No pharmacy services
About me
Hello and welcome to my Web page! My name is Dr. del Rosario—or Dr. del, for short—and I'd like to share a little about my practice and myself.
I was born in Wisconsin, raised by hard working parents who emigrated from the Philippines. My late father was the town doctor who absolutely loved his job. My mother, a medical technician, helped run his clinic. As a kid, my dad showed me what it meant to be a dedicated, caring, and knowledgeable physician—he always brought laughter and passion to his work. I received a bachelor's degree in anthropology from Northwestern University. I got my medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. I completed my psychiatry residency at UCLA San Fernando Valley. Finally, my child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship training was at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. I worked as a clinical professor and staff psychiatrist at the UCLA–Kern Psychiatry Program form 2006 to 2014, before joining Kaiser Permanente. My amazing wife and I are blessed to have a wonderful, energetic son—he's growing up so fast!
About my practice
I am board-certified in general psychiatry, and child and adolescent psychiatry. I practice the biopsychosocial/cultural/spiritual model of psychiatry, appreciating that everyone I meet in my office comes to me with a unique life story. Therefore, every member deserves a treatment plan that is specifically tailored for his or her struggles at that point in time. I like to collaborate with my multidisciplinary team, to provide comprehensive care for my members. When working with children and adolescents, I like to be playful and engaging, while working together with parents. At every session, I like to conclude by reviewing safety issues, diagnostic studies and diagnostic review, medication planning, psychotherapy planning, and any social interventions. I work together with each member to develop a treatment plan that we both feel comfortable with. And, lastly, I like engaging family members in the process.
How I thrive
I stay balanced by hanging out with my wife and our entertaining son. I've had a variety of hobbies that help me decompress after work—golf, tennis, soccer, yoga, exercise, radio controlled airplanes, and guitar. In my free time, my son makes me play the villains, while he always gets to be Spider-Man.
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Medical schoolUniversity of Wisconsin Medical School
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Project Description
Satirical visual comedy. Clownery, Puppetry, Circus, Magic.
Written and interpreted by Luigi Ciotta
Directed by Adrian Schvarzstein
Set design by Yasmin Pochat and Augusta Tibaldeschi
Stage props by Yasmin Pochat and Augusta Tibaldeschi
Costumes by Roberta Vacchetta
Lights and sound by Luca Carbone
Prize "Orango Bando 2018" – Cooperativa Italiana Artisti – Italy
Prize "Emilio Vassalli" – Festival Circonferenze 2019 – Italy
Abattoir Blues is the third part of the "Trilogy of Abundance". After focusing on food waste (Funky Pudding – 2009) and sugar addiction (Sweet Dreams – 2014), Luigi Ciotta turns to another hot topic of our times: the mistreatment of animals in intensive farming and our society's ambivalent relationship with meat, which is progressively becoming more and more charged with new taboos.
Once again, the aim is not pointing the finger at meat-eaters or any-one else. The subject matter here is mankind in general, and the contradictions and weaknesses that burden our attempts to deal with our primal feelings and our beastly nature, here represented under the guise of our relationship with animals.
In Abattoir Blues, a different destiny is in store for each animal. Before being slaughtered, for instance, a pig becomes a fakir, or is chopped into pieces to then be put back together inside a box, as in a classical magic trick. A rabbit reappears from a hat to escape its doom, while an overweight hen vanishes from a cage too small to contain it. A group of chickens performs an acrobatic act on the trapeze before being hung to a hook and offered up to the audience with the label "already plucked", while animal innards made up of ropes and knots become alive in a series of increasingly sophisticated illusion acts. A sheep will be played as a bagpipe and a half-beef hanging on a pole will become a partner for an acrobatic Tango scene.
The vehicle, crammed with fake animals, enters the scene driven by the protagonist and unveils a colorful world of puppets in the shape of pigs, hens, sheep, cows, rabbits and geese, divided by laces, cages, fences and aviaries. The reference is also to human trafficking, a grueling phenomenon that keeps happening in today's world: the symbolic parallelism thus captures the "commodification of flesh" in its most basic aspect. By mimicking the boats crammed with migrants that sail the Mediterranean sea, this wagon could also be seen as a "contemporary" Noah's Ark; ironically, however, it will not bring these animals to safety, but will condemn them all to the slaughterhouse, one by one as in a Russian roulette game.
Although the actions staged are raw and violent, the show is constantly played on the language of contrast: the fiercest and most savage of gestures are also somehow delicate and light, and the sense of touch is at the centre of the performance.
The show's protagonist is a common worker, a typical slaughterhouse at- tendant in overalls and rubber boots. He is a lonely person with borderline traits who spends his whole life surrounded by animals of all sorts, both alive and dead. His job is alienating and repetitive; its unbearable tension with life, which it constantly suspends between harshness and death, is well expressed by the choreography of movement and the juggling.
In this surreal atmosphere, killing an animal becomes a poetic gesture that allows escaping the torture of being oneself and its alienating routine. To the protagonist, ultimately, everything is animal: everything is flesh that can be slaughtered. The animals, both alive and dead, are the only counterparts to the protagonist's doing; it is to them that he relates at all times, in a projection game where victims and oppressor have their roles progressively reversed.
Abattoir Blues does not aim at passing a judgment on the character and his actions: all his deeds stem purely from his survival instinct, and are nothing but a relentless dance of acts that his craftsmanship requires.
All of it in a comical, grotesque and surreal tone, according to the rules of buffoonery and clownery. The show is a mixture of street theatre, puppetry, circus, physical theatre and comedy in which words give way to sounds, ver- ses and noises, both live and recorded.
Technical Rider
- Show for theater or street theater
- 1 actor + 1 technician
- Length: full version1h \ short version 40'
- Possibility of different numbers per variety..
- Language: No words – visual comedy
- Techniques: Clown, Buffoon, Puppetry, Magic, Music, Knife Throwing, Pole Dance.
- Age Range: since 7 years old
- Stage: 8m x 8m x 3,5m
- If necessary amplification can be provided by the actor
- Lights will be provided by and the responsibility of event organizers.
- Setup Time: out of stage 3h\ on Stage 20 minutes
- Take Down Time: Out of stage 2h\ on Stage 20 minutes
- The actor will need to unload his vehicle close to the show space
- Changing room needed
- Parking for a camping car needed


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I just got home after seeing a preview of VIETGONE by Qui Nguyen at South Coast Rep, so take in to account that what I saw was pre-opening, "not review ready." That said... the show blew me away!
I first encountered Qui's writing while directing a staged reading of "SHE KILLS MONSTERS (THE ADVENTURERS EDITION)" for Artists at Play in Los Angeles last year. The play was shamelessly geeky, but also touching, tragic, and irreverent.
I was impressed with his knack for dialogue, and skill at turning a play around on a dime from ridiculous hilarity, to sharp pointed emotional drama, and back again. His writing is kind of a roller-coaster that way, allowing for great theatricality and very human stories with flawed, lovable characters who carry their pain but are never weighed down by it.
I fell in love with SKM and saw a lot of the same skill and deft storytelling in VIETGONE tonight... And after this, I'm just gonna say it... Qui Nguyen is my theatre spirit animal!!!
VIETGONE is a non linear, retelling of how his mother and father met in the shadow and aftermath of the Vietnam War... But it is truly a REtelling and not a telling. It is an interpretation of the events in 1975 as told to the playwright and interpreted through his own contemporary lens. Through that lens, the typical, weighty "immigrant Refugee" story of ones parents that we often see in Asian American literature is vibrantly transformed in to a hip, witty, irreverent and touching narrative that surprises at every turn.
We are not phased when characters break in to hip hop spoken word when their emotions over take them. We are not phased when 70's slang, or perhaps Vietnamese accented English is replaced with contemporary or street vernacular. Qui's parents swear with the affable, streetwise voices of contemporary, smart, middle class, educated mixed up 20-30 something New Yorkers. Not because they actually were, but because thats who Qui, the playwright is and how he makes you see his parents from their own perspective.
There is no affectation of what it is to be foreign or other, but rather what it is to be in a place that is foreign. The "American" characters they encounter speak in broken English. We watch them adjust to the strangeness of their new life as refugees, we watch them make the realization that they have gone from the middle class citizens they were back home in Vietnam, to becoming "the Chinese" (referring to the poor and disenfranchised "immigrants laborers" they looked down on back home before the war) Its subversive subtleties like these that pepper throughout the play that create relatability through a spoonfull of sugary crass humor that enlightens while it satarizes.
They muddle through this experience and eventually find temporary comfort in mutually casual sex, and its steamy and scintillating in all those ways you dont want to imagine your parents having sex. But its also very human and flawed and real. There are no clean story book romances here, just messy, complicated relationships when damaged people find intimacy on accident.
Perhaps they shouldn't be together. Perhaps they are too haunted by baggage more traumatizing than many of us could ever grasp, But they are not victims of war, they are survivors of war with scars that run deep. Their roots are showing and there is no way to regain "normal," There is only the option to build a new normal which is tragic in and of itself. And it is hilarious and sexy and ridiculous and gut-wrenchingly touching watching them make this journey.
The cast of five are efficient, the leading couple carrying their character arcs through as the other 3 bounce through multiple characters as grounded as the father's war buddy best friend, and as wacky as the Ninja back up army that protect a biker his dad got in to a brawl with at a bar (the playwright assures us this is the truth as the story was told to him). The ensemble is deft and light while allowing the scars of loss just beneath the surface to inform much of the raucous humor.
Its just an all around wonderful show and thats all I can say.
Its always a point of frustration when I see theatre that really touches me because often there really are no words for it when someone's storytelling makes you feel, viscerally. I'll write about it, I'll tell people about it, but it doesn't encapsulate the emotion of "YOU ALL NEED TO SEE THIS, EXPERIENCE THIS FEEL THIS BECAUSE IT MADE ME LAUGH, IT MADE ME THINK, IT OPENED ME UP AND LEFT ME RAW IN PLACES AND UNDERSTAND THINGS I WOULDNT HAVE OTHERWISE AND THATS IMPORTANT!!"
Its always a point of frustration when I see theatre that really touches me because often there really are no words for it when someone's storytelling makes you feel, viscerally. I'll write about it, I'll tell people about it, but it doesn't encapsulate the emotion of "YOU ALL NEED TO SEE THIS, EXPERIENCE THIS FEEL THIS BECAUSE IT MADE ME LAUGH, IT MADE ME THINK, IT OPENED ME UP AND LEFT ME RAW IN PLACES AND UNDERSTAND THINGS I WOULDNT HAVE OTHERWISE AND THATS IMPORTANT!!"
With theatre it often feels even more urgent more tragic because theres no DVD or blu-ray. Its a play with a limited run, It will close and that experience will remain momentary and so easy to miss and hard to share with others... To add insult to injury its in Costa Mesa, a city thats equally far from friends in San Diego and friends in LA.
So all I can say is... LA People, San Diego People, its worth the drive.
If you get the chance, GO SEE this!
If you get the chance, GO SEE this!
When: Previews begin October 4th. Regular performances Friday through Oct. 25; 7:45 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays, 2 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays (no 7:45 p.m. performances Oct. 25).
Where: Julianne Argyros Stage, South Coast Repertory, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa
How much: General admission is $22-$53 for previews, $30-$77 for regular performances. Prices vary by date and curtain time; discounts for seniors, students under 25 with ID and educators with ID
Call: 714-708-5555
Online: scr.org


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We admitted we were powerless over alcohol-that our lives had become unmanageable
That's what Miguel Cabrera should have said this afternoon.
Cabrera returned to Lakeland today – to speak to the press and presumably begin Spring Training; yet he refused to utter the words alcoholic or addict.
The baseball fan in me is happy that he will not be missing the regular baseball season. The human being in me sees that this guy needs help. Knowing the track record of how all professional sports leagues deal with addictions, I'm concerned that he didn't say enough and neither the Tigers nor MLB are taking enough action.


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So I have been looking for a replacement of the Original Coal hopper from the old MLT Sand Patch. Starting with the file MSTS Hoppers - Eastern Bituminous C. 1926-1982 from here https://www.trainsim.com/vbts/tslib....ight&fid=32087
I set about trying to make a very nice B&O hopper and here is what I came up with.
I did a lot of texture remapping over the whole car to try and make it more seamless.


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This might sound like a bold claim, especially if you're a famously 'funny' sleeper who has issues dropping off, waking up in the night, and waking up feeling refreshed. The fact is, a lot of different elements can affect how you sleep. You might not even realise that the things you're doing every day could be to blame for your strange sleep habits and poor sleep hygiene.
When you begin to work on your sleeping pattern, you will finally realise what you've been missing out on all this time. You'll get more done, feel more like getting out of bed in the morning without having to rub your eyes for ages, and you might even be able to avoid that afternoon nap (although napping does have benefits, so do what makes you happy).
Let's talk about things you can do right now to get the best night's sleep of your life – tonight!
- Cut Out The Caffeine
Are you consuming too much caffeine? Many people are, but they don't necessarily correlate it with why they are getting such poor sleep. In fact, some people even like to drink coffee before bed! This is a bad idea. Drinks that are high in caffeine, such as coffee and energy drinks will keep you lying away for hours. Ideally, have a cut off time of early afternoon for these kinds of drinks. Remember that caffeine is also present in tea and foods like chocolate, too. Switch to water or herbal tea.
Before bed, you could even introduce a caffeine free tea, such as Chamomile or Rooibos.
- Create A Cosier Bedroom
Make your bedroom a haven of relaxation. Ensure you can have total darkness while you sleep, and if not, wear a sleep mask. Make sure that you remove all technology from the room that could disrupt your sleep. Ensure it's the right temperature too, as it shouldn't be too hot or too cold.
- Find Ways To De-stress
Stress can keep our thoughts racing, which in turn keeps us up. Find ways to de-stress each and every day. You have deep breathing, meditation, and even the option of having a hot bath a short while before bed. Many people find this works because the body temperature then drops, making them sleepy. You could also find out how much is a massage and treat yourself occasionally, so you're not holding tension in your body.
- Use Aromatherapy For The Ultimate Relaxation
You can use aromatherapy in your bath, in pillow sprays, and even body creams. Lavender is famous for helping people to feel sleepy.
- Stay Away From Technology For A Minimum Of An Hour Before Bed
You should aim to stay away from technology for a minimum of an hour, ideally as long as possible. No TV before bed or in the bedroom, and definitely no scrolling while lying in bed. Read a book instead.
- Listen To Something To Help You To Doze Off
If you struggle with the silence, some quiet relaxation music, whale sounds, rain noises, or even the Sleep With Me Podcast could help you enter the land of nod!


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Most of us have Life insurance to protect our families should the unthinkable happen. But what if life throws you a different kind of curveball, and you find yourself unable to work?
You may have a group disability plan through your employer, but is it enough?
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What happens if you're unable to work due to a disabling injury or a prolonged illness? How long do you think you could maintain your current lifestyle without earning an income?
Business owners face an additional set of problems should they – or a key employee – become disabled. If the owner is disabled, so is the business.
The quick answer is yes. When considering the purchase of a long term disability policy, there are some important questions you should ask:


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Carson CityHome Menu
05-14-15 HRC Agenda with Supporting Materials
Please note: Witnesses wishing to have their complete testimony/handouts included in the permanent record of this meeting should provide a written or electronic copy to the secretary. Minutes of the meeting are produced in a summary format and are not verbatim.
A. Call to Order and Determination of Quorum
B. Public Comments **
Members of the public who wish to address the Commission may approach the podium at this time to speak on matters relevant to or within the authority of the Historic Resources Commission, including any matter that is not specifically included on the agenda as an action item.
C. Action on Approval of Minutes - March 12, 2015
D. Modification of Agenda: Agenda Management Notice – Items on the agenda may be taken out of order; the public body may combine two or more agenda items for consideration; and the public body may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time.
E. Disclosures: Any members of the Commission that may wish to explain any contact with the public regarding an item on the agenda or business of the Commission.
F. Public Hearing Matters
F-1 HRC-15-043 For Possible Action: To approve a request from Robyn Laguzza to replace 13 non-functioning single hung windows and two picture windows on property zoned Single Family 6000 (SF6), located at 506 West Spear Street, APN 003-232-01 (Lee Plemel)
Staff summary: The applicant is proposing to replace 13 windows as well as two picture windows. The windows are proposed to fit into the existing wood frames and trim and are proposed to be fiberglass, single hung, double pane inserts of a similar style.
F-2 HRC-15-044 For Possible Action: To approve a request from Robert Darney (owner: Adams 308 N Curry LLC) for the construction of a two-story duplex with three single-car garages; and a building of seven single-car garages on property zoned Downtown Mixed Use (DTMU) and Residential Office (RO), located at 308 North Curry Street, APN 003-228-01 (Lee Plemel)
Staff Summary: The applicant is proposing a two-story duplex with three single-car vehicle garage parking, as well as a separate building with parking for seven vehicles. The second building is proposed to provide parking for a proposed mixed-use project to be constructed on the east half of the property, outside of the Historic District. The buildings on this site are proposed to be constructed of wood/metal framing with roofing and siding which the applicant states will be compatible with Historic Resource Commission guidelines.
F-3 HRC-15-045 For Possible Action: To approve a request from Prestige Care, Inc. (owner: Carson Tahoe Hospital) for landscape improvements within the Historic District for a previously approved Special Use Permit (SUP-14-162) on property zoned MFA (Multi-family Apartment), located at 1001 Mountain Street, APN 001-201-34 (Lee Plemel)
Staff Summary: A small section of the approved Prestige Care project (specifically an area north of Washington Street between Minnesota Street and Mountain Street) is located in the Historic District. This area is proposed to be utilized as landscaping and pathways only, with no proposed structures. This request is to allow the Historic Resource Commission to review the proposed landscaping and improvement details for the portion of the property that is within the Historic District in conjunction with the previously approved use of the site.
F-4 HRC-13-131 Discussion only regarding an update of the 2014 Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Grant project. (Lee Plemel)
Staff Summary: Planning Division staff will provide the HRC and the general public with an update of the 2014 Historic Preservation Fund Grant #P14AS00012-1.
Appeal of a Commission item: An appeal must be submitted to the Planning Division within 10 days for the Commission's action. In order to be part of the administrative record regarding an appeal of an item on the agenda, you must present your comments at the podium or have previously sent correspondence to the Planning Division or have spoken to staff regarding an item on this agenda. For information regarding an appeal of a Commission decision, please contact the Community Development Director at 775-887-2180, via e-mail at email@example.com, or via fax at 775-887-2278.
G. Staff Reports (non-action items)
G-1 - Planning Division staff report to the Historic Resources Commission. (Lee Plemel)
- Commissioner reports/comments
- Future agenda items
H. Public Comments**
Members of the public who wish to address the Commission may approach the podium at this time to speak on any matter not specifically included on the agenda as an action item. No action may be taken on a matter raised under this public comment portion of the agenda.
I. Action on Adjournment
** PUBLIC COMMENT: The Commission will provide at least two public comment periods in compliance with the minimum requirements of the Open Meeting Law prior to adjournment. In addition, it is Carson City's aspirational goal to also provide for item-specific public comment as follows: In order for members of the public to participate in the public body's consideration of an agenda item, the public is strongly encouraged to comment on an agenda item when called for by the Chair during the item itself. No action may be taken on a matter raised under public comment unless the item has been specifically included on the agenda as an item upon which action may be taken. Comments may be limited to three minutes per person or topic at the discretion of the Chair in order to facilitate the meeting
For further information
If you would like more information about an agenda item listed above, please contact the staff member listed at the end of the particular item in which you are interested at 775-887-2180. Contact Rea Thompson at 775-887-2180 or email@example.com if you would like copies of supporting materials for an agenda item. Supporting materials for the meeting are available in the Planning Division office located at 108 E. Proctor Street, Carson City or at www.carson.org/agendas. All written comments to the Historic Resources Commission regarding an item must be submitted to the Planning Division by 4:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Commission's meeting to ensure delivery to the Commission before the meeting.
The Historic Resources Commission is pleased to make reasonable accommodations for members of the public who wish to attend the meeting and need assistance. If special arrangements for the meeting are necessary, please notify the Planning Division in writing at 108 E. Proctor St., Carson City, Nevada 89701, or call 775-887-2180, as soon as possible.
The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 2015, at the Carson City Community Center, Sierra Room, 851 East William Street, Carson City, Nevada 89701.
Carson City Library - 900 N. Roop Street
Community Center, Sierra Room - 851 E. William Street
Planning Division – 108 E. Proctor Street
Carson City Hall - 201 N. Carson Street
Also find this agenda posted on the City's Website at: www.carson.org/agendas
And on the State of Nevada website at: https://notice.nv.gov/


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Tue I was busy so was going to chuck a roast chicken in the oven for us. Perfect for creating an impressive meal with little effort, plus provides ample leftovers for lunches. Only problem is Max as he doesn't eat meat. Enter a new experiment with a non-wheat based pastry. I literally had 10 minutes so thought I'd road test chick pea flour and butter bound with a little water. It was a bit sticky but aside from that rolled OK and baked OK. I filled with a leek/veggie saute mix, cheese and herbs and whacked a lid on. Apparently the pastry was too thick (sigh) and the filling "not the same" but aside from that got the tick.
Even better I cooked three so two went at dinner and the third was for lunch today in the thermos. I bulked it out with some of the Sesame Loaf that I had him bake last week (and I then sliced and froze especially for an occasion like this).
Do you get nagged for a meal that you made up on the spot and can't remember the recipe for?