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The planned aviary will allow for up to 17 species and 50 birds to be cared for simultaneously, effectively doubling the Center's current capacity. The Fund for Animals Wildlife Center needs your help to make this a reality.
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Vandana Shiva is the feisty doyenne of the anti-corporate-globalisation movement. Here is part of her speech, courtesy of Alternet, given 'at a conference on "Confronting the Global Triple Crisis — Climate Change, Peak Oil, Global Resource Depletion & Extinction," in Washington DC. For more information, visit the International Forum on Globalization's website.'
[…] In India right now, the relocation of industry for example; industry like steel that's shutting down in Europe and America, is relocating to India. Automobile companies that are shutting down in the West are moving to India; they're talking about making 50 million cars in India annually. Only four percent of India will ever own them. The rest will either be exported or that four percent will have eight cars rather than two. Already my landlord has five in a family of three. Those cars need minerals, they need steel, they need iron ore mining, they need aluminum, they need bauxite mining. And every inch of the land in India is today serving a global, fossil fuel economy that's on fast forward.
It needs land; land grab is the biggest resource crisis. Land you can't create, you can only exhaust. But peasants are saying we will not move. That's what they said in Nandigram, 25 were shot dead and they refuse to move. In Dhandri, where women were raped and attacked and refused to move. In place after place, the tribals, the peasants in India are saying this our land, this is our mother, and this is where we will be. And when the money for compensation becomes bigger and bigger– I love this action– the Nandigram peasants sent a letter to the chief ministers to say, "How much is your mother for sale. How much will you take for her? Because this land is our mother."
And the globalization of agriculture has really become genocidal. It's hugely responsible for increasing greenhouse gases, whether it's from the nitrogen fertilizers or the fossil fuel in the mechanical energy that's used, or in the long distance transport and food miles. But on the ground it's killing people. Long before it will kill us through climate change, it's killing people, physically killing people.
150,000 farmers have been pushed to end their lives in India because of Monsanto seed monopolies.
[…] we have basically two options. We have the option of letting the remaining resources of the planet be fought over viciously through militarized power or we can move rapidly to the ability to rebuild our ecosystems, share the limited resources the planet can provide us, and create good lives while doing it. But to do that, we'll have to get out of many reductionisms.
The first reductionism being the reductionism of energy. We've suddenly moved to thinking of energy as something we can consume, not as something we generate. And I think that generative concept of energy — we call it shakti in India — is something we have to reclaim, because the solution to pollution and wasted people is bringing people back — deep into the equation of how we produce things, how we work the land, how we shape community, and how we exercise our democratic rights and rebuild our freedoms.
And of course, we'll have to get out of the mindsets that treat the laws manufactured by the market as immutable and unchanging. And the three concepts that are constantly referred to as something that can't be touched are: economic growth. You can't make any change that will touch the nine percent growth in India, the ten percent growth in China. You cannot interfere in the unregulated market — even though every step of trade liberalization is an interference in the market, every step of creating an opportunity for Cargill and Monsanto, is an interference in the market. And the third false sacred, is unbridled consumerism …
The problem of climate chaos to me and the problem of appropriating the resources of those who need those resources for ecological security and economic security, is ultimately a question of ethics and justice. And that issue of ethics and justice can only be addressed if we recognize some very basic facts and reorient our practices of what we eat, what we do on our farms, our homes, our towns, our planet.
We need to reinvent our eating and drinking, our moving and working, in our local ecosystems and local cultures. Enriching our lives by lowering our consumption, without impoverishing others. And above all, we need to subject the laws that govern production and consumption to the laws of Gaia; the laws of the planet. The laws of a planet that can give forever in abundance for our needs if we do not allow the narrow minded, mechanistic, reductionist, greed based system of industrialism, capitalism, globalization to make us imagine that to be inhuman is the definition of being human.
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Queen Esther Marrow -- a Peninsula-born gospel singer who has recorded or toured with Duke Ellington, Bob Dylan and B.B. King -- will perform in Newport News next week to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.
Marrow, who returned to her native Virginia about a decade ago after 40 years of living in New York and touring the world, will give a free concert at The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 7 p.m. on Aug. 28. "Queen Esther Marrow ... will dedicate her performance to The Dream while sharing with the audience her personal experiences with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.," a news release stated.
"We are extremely excited once again to have someone grace the Ella Fitzgerald stage who actually had a personal relationship with Dr. King," Kay Sumner, executive director of the Downing-Gross center was quoted as saying.
Here's the full news release:
NEWPORT NEWS, VA (August 2013)—The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center is proud to announce its upcoming programming season that will include events, performances and an art exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s I Have a Dream Speech, all while celebrating dreams and dreamers.
"Each month the center will host special events dedicated to The Dream," says Kay Sumner, executive director.
On August 28th, the actual anniversary of the March on Washington and the I Have a Dream Speech, local, living legend QUEEN ESTHER MARROW, will dedicate her musical performance to The Dream while sharing with the audience her personal experiences with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
"We are extremely excited once again to have someone grace the Ella Fitzgerald stage who actually had a personal relationship with Dr. King," adds Sumner.
Showtime will begin at 7pm and the event will be held in the Ella Fitzgerald Theater. It is free and open to the public.
Other events this year include a production of A Raisin in the Sun, The Nutcracker and Hiram and Nettie, which is written by local, award winning playwright, Terrance-Afer Anderson. "We always love to spotlight and support our own talent from Hampton Roads," says Sumner.
The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center will also celebrate five years of Building Community through the Arts with a musical concert featuring celebrated R&B band, Mint Condition.
The Dream Season began in August with a culminating performance featuring students from the Dare To Dream summer camp, a six week program held at the Center. Students were given the opportunity to learn cultural arts skills while also learning about their history.
"This is the type of connection we will be making throughout the year," says Sumner.
For more information about this and other events at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center visit the website at www.downing-gross.org or call 757-247-8950.


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Dealing with Cost of Cancer Treatment for Pets
This treatment must be expensive. Does pet medical insurance cover cancer treatments? What if I don't have insurance for my pet- how do people afford this?
Christina Bach, Oncology Social Worker at Penn Medicine, responds:
Pet insurance is a fairly new and rapidly developing and changing business. There are many plans available, and almost all of them base their pricing on the age of the pet (when you purchase the plan) and pre-existing conditions. Many plans will cover the cost of chemotherapy and radiation treatments for exiting policy holders, but if your animal has already been diagnosed with cancer, likely those treatments would be excluded (for a period of time as determined by the company). The key with pet insurance is to read the policy carefully, ask questions when receiving the quote about what is excluded and be on top of claims that you do make to the company. The cost of veterinary oncology treatments can be high, so planning ahead by purchasing pet insurance when your pet is young can be beneficial, cost effective and can help ease the stress of decision making should you animal be diagnosed with cancer.
If you don't have insurance for your pet, you can apply for Care Credit (offered by many veterinary practices) or even try fundraising. There are not a lot of assistance agencies out there for veterinary cost assistance; so it's important to think outside of the box when trying to budget for care.
This question and answer was part of the OncoLink Brown Bag Chat Series. View the entire transcript from When a Beloved Pet has Cancer.


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BALTIMORE – A large nationwide employment referral and placement services company will pay $60,000 and furnish substantial injunctive relief to settle a disability discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today.
According to the EEOC's suit (Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-01303-WDQ), filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, Randstad US, LP refused to hire Jason O'Dell, who applied for employment with Randstad's Frederick, Md.,branch,because of his disability, Asperger's syndrome, an autism spectrum disorder. Based on his qualifications for the lab technician position he sought, Randstad had originally fast-tracked O'Dell's participation in the hiring process. Soon after he disclosed the disability, however, O'Dell was told that the lab technician position had been put "on hold," and he was not hired. Meanwhile,Randstad continued to recruit for the position.
Such alleged conduct violates the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which makes it unlawful to discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability. The EEOC filed suit after first attempting to reach a pre-litigation settlement through its conciliation process.
In addition to the monetary relief of $60,000 to be paid to O'Dell, the consent decree settling the suit provides significant remedial relief. Randstad will:
"Employers must make employment decisions based on the applicant's ability to perform the duties of the job, not uninformed prejudices or irrational fears," said EEOC Regional Attorney Debra M. Lawrence. "We brought this lawsuit because the underlying purpose of the ADA is to eliminate employment discrimination for people with disabilities who are qualified to do the job."
According to its website, www.Randstadusa.com, Randstad is one of the industry's largest recruitment companies, with a nationwide network of nearly 350 branch locations in the United States.
The EEOC enforces federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Further information about the Commission is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.


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Here's a quick question: What percentage of people who join a health club actually lose the weight they want to lose and then keep it off? Five percent? Maybe 10 percent? Many would agree that 10 percent is an optimistic number.
This creates a dilemma for clubs that are constantly trying to attract customers. Should the clubs' carrot still be weight loss, even if the vast majority of customers do not lose weight? Surely if a magic program existed that could dramatically increase the number of members that lose weight, it would have been invented by now.
Weight-loss failure affects demand for a product or service. The prescription weight-loss drug Xenical by Roche Pharmaceuticals never caught on because people expected dramatic results without exercising and found it did not deliver. Learning from this failure, the first FDA-approved over-the-counter weight-loss pill, Alli by GlaxoSmithKline, was released with educational promotions pushing exercise as a key component in the drug's success.
Quite possibly, many people don't even consider joining a club because they think they are not going to achieve their weight-loss goals. Sure, intimidation, poor location and facilities, and an unfriendly staff all play roles in preventing people from joining. However, thinking they will not lose weight probably keeps most people from ever entering a club.
Take the state of Maine, for example. The politicians there are trying to pass a law to tax health club memberships (as some other states do). They are classifying heath clubs under entertainment. Yes, entertainment. Ask how the average person who is out of shape feels after a workout. Do they feel entertained?
Yet there is a strong message here. Clubs are not looked at as places that achieve valuable health benefits. Have those voting on the taxing of clubs joined a club and received the results they were looking for? If that were the case, would such a vote pass? Therefore, clubs are faced with a dilemma — and an opportunity.
More clubs are starting to increase their emphasis on more realistic benefits of exercise. These benefits are quicker and more likely to be achieved, and some benefits are immediate (even after the first workout, if done properly).
Feel better now. Feel better about yourself. Get rid of stress now. Become the best you can be. Increase your confidence. Improve your health. Increase your energy. Become happier.
Who wouldn't want to accomplish just one or two of the above benefits? Yet so many people are dismayed by their lack of success with weight loss.
The message is clear. The public wants to lose weight, but they feel they will not achieve that goal and, therefore, they do not have confidence in clubs. A U.S. Department of Health study showed that the prevailing attitude of people regarding exercise is, "What's the use?" Therefore, clubs should dramatically enforce the message that joining a club means so much more than weight loss. Other results, such as stress reduction and improved self-esteem, are much quicker and easier to realize than losing weight.
A club needs to better control and mold those first few hours someone new spends at the club. An investment in staffing to help these individuals is a wise marketing expense. If they are handled properly and not allowed to overdo it, these newcomers can have a redirected focus on how a club can deliver life-changing benefits in a surprisingly short period of time.
Bruce Carter is the president of Optimal Fitness Design Systems International, a club design firm that has created about $420 million worth of clubs in 45 states and 26 countries.


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Thanks for this moving post dear one and for the reminder of how very precious our loved ones are and not to take them for granted for even a moment. Sending you love!ReplyDelete
love this. and adore this photo. thanks so much for this, and offering prayers on her behalf tonight. love you! xoReplyDelete
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I was really touched by this post — my mama made an unexpected exit about 3 months ago; your words ring so true. PS I like your blog, have been following you (quietly) for some time now!
Was just thinking of your mother (and mine) this past weekend while sitting by the waters of the North Shore. The pain never really goes away, does it? That dull ache, or sometimes a good punch in the gut when you go to pick up the phone and realize she will not answer. God does help heal the wounds though, or at least provide some very magical band-aids. It's pictures like the one you posted of you and your mamma that bring peace and joy, and the knowledge that she REALLY is looking out for you and paving the way for a bright future. Much love to you, dear sister.ReplyDelete
We remember how beautiful and kind hearted your mom was. Thank you for posting this here, it was a beautiful way of remembering her, it also led those who knew her remember her and say some prayers for her on this day.ReplyDelete
Thank you to each & every one of you for your beautiful precious thoughts, prayers & words of support. I'm so grateful & moved...Thank you!ReplyDelete


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A few weeks back, I was perusing ReadWriteWebfor my daily dose of insight and Web 2.0 news. And I came across this headline:
SocialU: One of the Most Obnoxious Apps We've Seen in Awhile
The piece is harsh. I had to wonder, what was SocialU thinking in pushing for a review?
Oh yes, I've been there. Not often, because I think we've established that I try to be honest with all concerned for everyone's sake…but once would have been too many times. (I was even there recently, after being assured that all bugs were fixed – more on that in the next post)
A note about PR: We often can get you or your product in front of the media — maybe even in front of Big Media. And here's what we at Hoffman tell our clients: if you succeed, you succeed in front of tens, maybe hundreds of thousands. In the case of someone like Walt Mossberg, possibly millions.
But, we add, if you, your product or service fail — well, you fail in front of that same number. And it could look like this:
SocialU is a half-baked, condescending, poorly designed, ad-ridden lifestreaming app built in Adobe AIR. We'd refrain from writing about it, but the things we dislike about it seem worth mentioning and with all the frothy clone-like startups flying around on the web, who doesn't like seeing one that deserves it get a good blog-lashing sometimes?
Half-baked? Condescending? Poorly-designed? Ouch.
And that's from a reasonable, thoughtful, smart as heck writer like Marshall Kirkpatrick. He doesn't strike me as taking pride in being a "gotcha" writer. Some venues could have been worse (in other words, good thing ValleyWag doesn't do many reviews).
You'd think any good PR counsel would have stood in the figurative doorway, with the tactical equivalent of a Howitzer, barring SocialU from exposing its half-baked service to the scrutiny of the media until it was, um…baked. Right?
Right. But even good PR counsel can be ignored.
So here's the point of my little rant: if the product or service isn't ready?
Stay home.
Show Marshall's review to the Board that's breathing down your neck for coverage. Better good coverage in a month, than "condescending, half-baked" tomorrow. Or show your Director of Marketing a crappy review from TechCrunch, or Mossberg or NetworkWorld — wherever your product plays. Then, in your mind, imagine your own product there. Or imagine the Twitter-ites calling you out and posting your blog and reviews across the world on those cute TinyURLs.
Oh. Need to throw up just a little?
I bring this up also because the economy's sucking like a refurbished Hoover, and there will undoubtedly be more pressure to get results.
But let's be clear: no Board pressure, no amount of denial of whether your "baby" has warts (or whether the silly media will overlook said warts) will make up for someone calling your baby crap in front of hundreds of thousands of people, and telling said legions that it would be a waste of their time/money to try/subscribe/buy it. And I as a PR person — even a damned good one — can't change what the product delivers.
So. Work on it, nurture it, start over if you have to. This isn't high school picture day, with re-takes in three weeks. Because remember what your Mom told you about how you "don't get a second chance to make a first impression?"
It's almost impossible on the Internet, where a bad review lives forever.
More on this subject in my next post, but if you have a startup (or even a mature company) and disagree, please weigh in.


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Question from the mailbag: Can I use my iPhone charger with Zoom Handy H1?
An excellent question from Clint leads to this test and solution to give a Zoom Handy H1 a power supply with a standard USB cable and an iPhone charger.
Clint asked,
Question about the power supply. It looks to be a pretty standard setup, do you think an iphone wall plug-in power supply paired with the proper USB cord would work just the same?
Clint figured if he could do without the power supply, he'd be fine.
I grabbed my iPhone plug, a USB cable, and tried it out.
I'm thrilled to report that it works!
Of course, in this picture, I have the Zoom H1 Handy set on the tripod that also comes with the Accessory Kit (mostly so it would be easier to photograph both the Zoom Handy H1 recorder and my wall socket.)
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My Rootstech Session made it into Deseret News! Plus: a few links n tidbits
Thrilled. Pleased. Proud: My Rootstech session was written up in a story by Alexis Jones in the Deseret News. Welcome, Deseret News readers! Here are a few additional pointers, links, and tidbits.
Think Like an Interviewer
My Rootstech 2013 landing page for Rootstech attendees, with links to all my articles on interviewing.
Rootstech Session Syllabus
The session syllabus, on the Rootstech site. LOTS of detail there. Lots. Just go download the PDF right now. And hey, it links to the Rootstech 2013 page, mentioned above.
Audio-In on the iOS
The mother of all posts with all the audio-in compabitility for each and every iOS device since Apple introduced the iPhone and iPod Touch in 2007.
Still to come: A summary of my slides of the process of setting up Easy Voice Recorder on Android.
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Getting Audio into your iOS Device (iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad): Hardware Compatibility Guide
[Updated] If you want to get an external microphone to go with your iOS device, which one do you get? This guide will tell you everything you need to know.
In the world of iOS devices—iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad—there are three possible ways to capture sound for audio recording: The dock, headphone+mic port, and built-in microphone. Not every device has all three (especially the earliest generations of iOS devices). Plus, microphones that "fit" into the same 30-pin dock may or may not work. It's a compability thing. All—and I mean all—your compatibility confusion is cleared up here.
First, identify the model of your iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. I present them here based on when they were manufactured (early—pre-iPad era, middle, and most recent—late 2012-2013).
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Android Tips for older Android OS and File transfer to Macs
Got an Android phone? Does it have an operating system lower than 4 (2.x or 3.x)? Got a Mac? Now that you've used your Android to record a family interview, how do you connect it to your Mac just like any ole USB drive? This tutorial shows you how.
This technique may seem a tad geeky, but the end result is that you will be able to plug in your Android phone or tablet to your Mac and it will show up as a disk drive.
Prepare your Android to mount as a USB drive
There are two settings items to configure in order to connect your older Android device to your Mac.
USB debugging
It sounds geekier than it really is. This is a setting that Android put in for you in case you were doing software development on an Android. You're not, but you'll take advantage of this back door entry to access your device from your Mac via USB.
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After two decades, the conversation that changed EVERYTHING
21 years later, I learned about a conversation that changed everything – everything – I thought about what happened on March 8, 1986. Over two decades after that harrowing event, knowing about that conversation has made all the difference.
I've written about this March 8 day before, in 2007 in a post "Why International Women's Day is Hard."
The kernel of the story is hard: Early that morning, my grandmother woke up. Fell. Pain. Broken hip. (this, some three months after falling and breaking her hip. The first time.) What we know comes from grandpa's phone call. She fell. Broke her hip. She's gone and by the time you get here, I'll be gone, too. Gunshot wounds. Police tape. News stories, and shock.
The new revelation came to me a few months after I wrote the above blog post. I re-read it again, and thought, My perspective on this has completely changed. (If you want to, go read it. I'll wait.)
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Posted by Susan A. Kitchens on March 08, 2013 in
• Audio
• Audio: Hardware
• Interviewing
• Personal
• Personal History
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Shocking Truth about Thin-skinned CDs (or why you should never write on a CD with a Sharpie)
I'd heard the adage that the top surface of a CD or DVD is thinner and more fragile than the bottom surface, but until I went on a cleaning bender, I didn't get it. I reallly didn't get it. It's true, it's true– the top layer of CDs and DVDs are thin. Shockingly thin. Here is a photo gallery of the CD that taught me just how fragile a writeable CD is.
After the holidays, I went on a desk and home office cleaning frenzy. Under a pile of papers, I discovered a disk that failed when I'd burned it. (also known as a "coaster!")
"Oh bummer," I said. "A Bad CD. What's it doing here? I should toss it out." Then I remembered that I've wanted to destroy a disk just to see how it was put together. "Allrightie, then! I'm going to break this lil' puppy!" I began to bend the CD. I figured that it would soon snap, but it bent and kept bending. At the crease, I noticed that a ripple appeared. It looked like a buckle or oblong bubble in the rainbow foil.
Strange! What is that? I bent the CD some more, then dug at the bubbly area ...Read More
Posted by Susan A. Kitchens on February 22, 2011 in
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• Audio: Hardware
• Digitality
• Longevity
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Unboxing My Zoom Handy H1 Portable Recorder
When my Zoom Handy H1 arrived, we took photos of the unboxing and first use. Now (finally – this unboxing took place before I left for the 10-10-10 family reunion), I'm annotating the process, so you get a sense of what the Zoom Handy H1 is like. I'm very excited about this recorder, because it meets the essential requirements – a digital recorder with built-in stereo microphones and removable memory that's capable of recording audio CD (and broadcast)-quality uncompressed WAV files. All for $99!
So, here we go with the unboxing of the Zoom Handy H1…
The front and back of the product box. No shrink wrap, just a little plastic seal sticker on it.
By the way, we ordered the Zoom H1 Handy Portable Digital Recorder from Amazon and it arrived a day later—sent from a Los Angeles based Amazon Marketplace partner. Shockingly fast, especially for a popular item that's been backordered. (Now, more are in stock. The affiliate link goes straight to Amazon.com)
Aaaand, now that the box is open, the first glimpse of the goodies inside.
The Zoom Handy H1 comes with the essentials, so you're not lacking for a memory card or battery, and you can get started right away.
Here is the Zoom Handy H1 portable ...Read More
Posted by Susan A. Kitchens on October 24, 2010 in
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• Audio: Hardware
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Preparing Mama to be an Interviewer
What happens the person who's usually the interviewee borrows your fancy digital recorder and becomes the interviewer? What happens when your Mom goes across the country and will see someone you've been wanting to interview for, like forever? Do you say, Okay Mom, please ask these questions. Oh, and would you record it? How do you make using the recorder as simple as possible? Will it work out?
The other week, my Mom went from West Coast to East Coast to attend her 60th high school reunion. I loaned her my easiest-to-use recorder with some very basic instruction. And hoped for the best.
Background: The stories I want to hear
My gradmother worked for the General Electric Company twice—in the 1920s before her children were born, and again from 1941 until she retired in 1966. The person I've wanted to interview—a woman whose initials are NF—was mentored by my grandmother. They both worked in an industry where women professionals were A Rare Thing.
Here's something else that's important: Grandma lived on the other side of the country.
I only have a few memory snapshots of her, from a visit East when I was a pre-schooler, and from a visit Grandma took west when my younger brother was born (I was 5?).
Grandma died a few months ...Read More
Posted by Susan A. Kitchens on September 29, 2010 in
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• Audio: Hardware
• How-To
• Personal
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Zoom's latest recorder the Zoom H1 Handy costs $99; it's now shipping!
Samson said they were going to ship the Zoom Handy H1 July 30, but they're shipping the product as of today. the Zoom H1 Handy is available at Amazon (affiliate link). Based on the product specs (I have not yet seen it), my answer to the question, "What recorder should I buy?" will change. I'll be saying, Get the Zoom Handy H1, people. Why? CD-stereo quality (and higher) recorder, recording in WAV format, will be available for 99 bucks. And it has one-button recording. Sweet. Very, very sweet.
I got off the fone a little while ago with a spokesperson for Samson's Zoom line of products, confirming very important items about this recorder. The news is good, people. True one touch recording (press the button and the recording begins). And a zippier start-up time to power the unit on.
Why is this good news? A little background…..
That was then, this is now
Last month, when people would ask me, "What recorder should I buy?" I'd tell them about the Samson Zoom H2 Handy—Samson's previous lowest-cost portable digital audio recorder.
But I'd also tell them about two of the most significant downsides to the Zoom H2—it takes 30 seconds for the unit to power on, and it has ...Read More
Posted by Susan A. Kitchens on July 20, 2010 in
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• Audio: Hardware
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Not your father's iPod… well, actually it is (a Walkman)
For Sony Walkman's 30th anniversary, 13-year old Scott Campbell tries it for a week. Hilarious for us oldsters to see our old fave equipment through a young-person's eyes.
My dad had told me it was the iPod of its day.
He had told me it was big, but I hadn't realised he meant THAT big. It was the size of a small book.
Size? cumbersome. Handy belt-clip, but with that weight? (you hafta read the article to find out its effect for current 13 year olds).
When I wore it walking down the street or going into shops, I got strange looks, a mixture of surprise and curiosity, that made me a little embarrassed.
Though one teacher got nostalgic. Two tantalizing questions:
How long did it take for Campbell to figure out that there was a side B to this tape?
And how did he create his own impromptu "Shuffle" effect?
You hafta read the article to find out the ...Read More
Posted by Susan A. Kitchens on June 29, 2009 in
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• Audio: Hardware
• Digitality
• Longevity
• Memorabilia
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Countown to my Digital Audio Workshop
Am currently working hard to prepare for Friday's "Birthing Digital" workshop at USC for the Southwest Oral History Association conference. What equipment am I bringing? Here's a list.
YES, you can still sign up! (late fee waived!)
- Two Mac Laptops to demo and test all the direct-to-computer tools
- USB mic
- 2 USB Audio Interfaces: Edirol's and M-Audio's
- No wait, make that three. Creative Lab's EEMU USB Audio Interface
- iPod Nano and Belkin TuneTalk, plus Belkin GoStudio. Or, everything you wanted to know about turning your iPod into an audio studio (or quick, stealthy recorder)
- M-Audio Microtrack II Portable Digital Recorder
- Samson's Zoom Handy H2 Portable Digital Recorder*
- Marantz PMD 620 Portable Digital Recorder*
- LiveScribe Pulse Pen
- Possibly a Tascam portable recorder
- My own portable recording kit, as written about here
*A couple of these will be for sale, (very) gently used, in about 3 weeks' ...Read More
Posted by Susan A. Kitchens on March 24, 2009 in
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• Audio: Software
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Workshop in March on Portable Audio Recorders
In L.A. Friday, March 27, I'll be presenting a workshop called for "Birthing Digital: Portable Digital Audio Recorders" for the Southwest Oral History Association's Conference that afternoon. Location: USC. Register: Cost: SOHA members $35, Non-Members $50, Students $20. (+online registration fees). Short description: When an audio recording is initially stored as bits, bytes, ones and zeroes, it's called "born digital." The birthing begins with two people having a conversation. It ends with a digital audio file. This 3-hour workshop focuses on what happens in between. It's part theory, part show and tell, and part practice using a glorious array of portable audio recorders.
Long Description:
The Theory:
An overview of the most common routes to go from spoken word to audio file. It will provide a framework to understand the myriad portable audio recorders available on the market. There will also be an introduction to some basics of audio, digital sampling, file formats, and concepts that underlie best recording practices.
The Show and Tell:
A look at many of the common portable audio recorders. Recorder types will include portable flash memory, portable internal micro-drives, direct-to-CD, recording pens, components that connect microphone directly to computer, and add-on components that extend functionality of common audio devices such as certain ...Read More
Posted by Susan A. Kitchens on March 02, 2009 in
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Restored Reel-to-Reel Tape Decks as Art.
A Gallery of Custom Tape Decks, wherein Jeff Jacobs restores old audio technology as art, via BoingBoing Gadgets. I love the meta-line here. Jacobs restores tape decks, which I think of as tools for restoring (and digitizing) audio. If tape decks are art, then there's a ton of art at Richard Hess's audio tape restoration studio! In decades to come, when those machines grow ever scarcer, the BoingBoing post points to another source to find those long-obsolete tape decks of the world: the personal collections of geeks.
Posted by Susan A. Kitchens on February 12, 2009 in
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• Audio: Hardware
• Longevity
• Memorabilia
• Restoration
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Who invented the electret (condenser) microphone?
Dr West, I presume. How do I know it? Kareem told me. That Kareem. The Basketball Kareem. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. In his blog. No kidding. Quoth Kareem: "In 1962, Dr. [James] West and his partner Gerhard Sessler invented the electret microphone used in almost 90% of all microphones built today — over 1 billion a year."
Electret (also called "condenser") microphones are the type generally used in lavalier (or lapel) microphones. (Hello every TV anchor and guest in recent history. How do we hear you? It's electret!) Electret mics are used in all mini-sized microphones.
I love how I came to learn of Dr. West, electret mic's co-inventor. Though I have passing awareness (heh. pun unintended) of Pro Basketball, and have heard the name of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and I read a local (L.A.) blog by Tony Pierce, who became the blog editor at the L.A. Times, and though I saw an announcement that he got Kareem to start blogging, I had no idea. I yawned, oh, it's a sports blog. Whatever. Didn't even click ...Read More
Posted by Susan A. Kitchens on February 25, 2008 in
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Marantz PMD620 Review
Oryoki's First Impressions of the Marantz PMD620 (plus responses). It seems as though the preamps are better than expected.
The preamp specifications Marantz publishes for the PMD620 are similar to the specs of the PMD660 recorder. This is not a good sign, because the PMD660 is (correctly) criticized as having relatively high self-noise and poor performance when recording loud material.
However, in my brief tests the PMD620 sounded better than the specs might suggest.
The built-in mics are adequate. They have a somewhat better sound when you point the top of the mic at the subject, holding the recorder as if it were a TV remote control. The sound is thinner and brighter when you point the front or back of the recorder at the subject (this points the top of the recorder and the mics at the ceiling)....Read More
Posted by Susan A. Kitchens on December 20, 2007 in
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The growth of sports science has transformed the way that a footballer trains. Middlesbrough defender George Friend spoke to the club's head fitness coach, Adam Kerr, to discuss the appliance of science
A TYPICAL day's football training isn't what is used to be 20 years ago, the game has changed significantly. The weekly routine of a modernday player is hugely different to that of a footballer playing in the early 1990s.
At Middlesbrough's Rockliffe Park training ground, Adam Kerr, head fitness coach, and his colleagues in the sports science department, ensure a specialised sports-science based programme is in place, enhanced by highly technological equipment and expert guidance.
"We monitor all the players daily, on the training pitches and in the gym," said Kerr. "It's important that everything is in place and set up to try and keep players free from injury and able to train to their maximum."
Professional football is a hugely competitive, multimillion pound business, so it's no surprise that every team and player is searching for the slightest edge over their rival.
Here at Boro, the club has developed its sports science department in the hope of increasing performance and aiding injury prevention, giving that added edge to the training and match days.
Kerr has an abundance of sports and fitness qualifications, and through the 2012-2013 season, he worked at Arsenal as the lead academy sports scientist and fitness coach.
"I was part of the backroom staff here at Boro two years ago and since my return I've seen huge changes in the sports science department," said Kerr. "The scientific involvement, facilities and fitness side of the club isn't too dissimilar to Arsenal and I think we're making great progress and a huge impact here."
Sports science in football can be divided up into the following areas: gym conditioning, nutrition, recovery, the monitoring of work rates/loads and fitness testing.
The Boro training programme is devised to incorporate each of these areas on a daily basis so that optimum results can be achieved by every member of the squad.
"Gym conditioning is really important for professional athletes, however every individual has different needs and requirements," said Kerr.
"Here we personally configure weights and stretching programmes specific to each individual, these include upper body and leg work exercises.
"We collaborate with the medical department to identify areas of physical strength and weakness in the players and adapt an individual's programme where appropriate."
Nutrition in football, and sport in general, is an area of sports science that can often be overlooked those in and outside the profession, but Kerr re-enforces how crucial it is.
"It's so important, mainly because apart from sleep, it's the second best form of recovery," he said. "It's vital for our players to eat well straight after training and matches.
"We use protein shakes, energy drink supplements and some tablets like multivitamins and fish oil omega 3 capsules, all in a bid to raise performance and aid recovery."
Recovery sessions are paramount in a footballer's routine between matches, and something Kerr has to plan and constantly think about.
After discussions with the coaches and the medical team, it's important that the right balance is maintained in the player's schedule.
"On a Sunday, following a weekend match, those who have played do a recovery session," explained Kerr.
Geroge Friend in the Rockliffe Park gym working on the bikes
"This involves a light jog and ball work, followed by spinning on the gym bikes and stretching, there is also opportunity for a massage.
"In terms of rest days, players are off on a Monday if there is no Tuesday night game, this again gives the body further recovery before returning to intense training."
The monitoring of work rates and loads is a side of football that has been significantly enhanced over the last decade.
Wearing heart rate belts has been a common theme among top professional clubs for a number of years.
However, the monitoring of players has now evolved with the use of GPS systems worn in training.
"This is probably the biggest, most significant change in football training from a sports science aspect," said Kerr.
"The GPS devices track the players' every movement, their changes of speed, distance covered and heart rate.
"So we can see in detail, how fast and for how long a player is running, even their weight transfer and what foot they're predominantly using. The GPS units also provide data for me and the other coaches to analyse at the end of each training session."
Players aren't just monitored in training either.
There's certainly no hiding on a match day, with a semiautomated tracking system used in many stadiums.
"Similarly to the training data, we follow players on a match day using Prozone software, which is installed in most Championship and Premier League stadiums," said Kerr.
"It's a program that monitors these same movements and distances and after every game a box of data is presented, displaying each player's workout."
"We measure minutes played, the total amount of kilometers covered, the amount of distance covered at a high intensity (>19.8km/hr) in meters, the total number of runs at full intensity (>25.2km/hr) and the average time between high intensity efforts during the game."
George Friend is felled in the Watford penalty area at the weekend
Fitness testing is an area of football that is crucial in a player's development and record of progression. By testing players in a number of different ways, results can be logged and compared at a later stage.
"We do a number of different tests here, from an endurance-based exercise like the 'yoyo test' to more power work in the form of jump and isokinetic testing," said Kerr.
"We also carry out bodyfat percentage examinations and functional movement screening, which measures flexibility and core strength.
"The testing is really important because when a player is returning from injury we can assess how close they are to full fitness by re-testing the individual and comparing their previous results."
At Boro, the number of injuries has fallen in comparison to previous seasons, and Kerr believes the influence of sports science is a contributory factor.
"The science aspect is so important, if the staff and players can appreciate and buy into what it's all about then so many positives can be taken from it," he said.
"We've had fewer injuries and have been able to monitor work loads and fatigue, which in turn can only benefit the outcome of the squad's performance."
In football, where a match can be decided by the finest of margins, it's the intricate work of sports science that can give that edge in making a difference.
At Boro, that attention to detail and a combined determination to leave no stone unturned, all accumulates towards the club's drive for success.


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Love and partnership
Also in your relationship changes are coming up – the roles in your partnership could change or an outside force could be the reason for some turbulences. Since you currently aren't disposed to an inner balance you should pay attention that you don't overreact to surprises in your life. You should focus on what you have and what you want and then approach it all with an inner calmness.
Flirt - love for singles
If a lot of new things happen and not all appear positive at first, be prepared for subsequent surprises. Accepting disruption or changes in your love life, you approach matters in a self-assured and positive way, even if it does not follow your ideal plan. Allow for plenty of improvement and progress in your love life.
Family and friendship
In your private life, you feel like you're walking through a minefield -one false move and there will be an explosion. This will really put you to the test. Don't let others blame you for everything, sometimes they are at fault too. Remember to be open for other points of view when it comes to solving problems. Reconciling both is a difficult, but not impossible task.
Working life
You're able to overcome any setbacks in your career. In spite of the outlook, don't get too down heated. Choose to frame the situation as a challenge instead of a setback. Solutions you're presently trying to formulate turn out to be useful in the future. Additionally, don't be too proud to ask for any help you need.
Money and finances
Financial commitments can be problematic. The ideas you put forward during discussions aren't effective and others will want to patronise you. You could be confused by this and enter into loss-making investments. Trust your own instincts because you know which investments suit you best. It's always good to listen to advice, but you should always be critical before taking it.
If things are problematic, don't be surprised if you get the odd headache or feel tired. It's possible concerns around recent events have left their mark on you. Work on building up your body's resilience and take plenty of exercise, get the sleep you need and try to eat especially healthy foods that are beneficial.
Daily horoscope
Tuesday. 11th June 2019:
The stars indicate a particularly pleasant day, and some lovely facts could happen. The Moon in the morning is already in Libra, and the need for harmony will affect us more than usual. The sense of appreciation for beauty and art is also stimulated. And last but not least, we will clearly feel our love.
Daily aspects
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Sun (Gemini) Opposition Jupiter (Sagittarius)
The opposition between the sun and Jupiter could cause tendency to extravagance, vainglory and squandering. Some trouble towards law and authorities could occur. Obstinacy is omnipresent.
Moon → Libra
When the moon stays in the sign of Libra you are longing for harmony and accordance. Affection and togetherness are centered. You are in a emotional condition and want to share this together with your partner - you are more romantic than usual... Towards new friends you show open-mindedness.
Moon (Libra) Trine Venus (Gemini)
For family life it is preparing promising development and aspects. Prevailing emotional aspects are dominating – modification and adaptability. Out of the blue your heart is joyful - family life and family aspects are significant with the tendency to avoid disputes.
Birthday on June, 11th 2018:
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4 Definitions of Tod
The meaning of the word tod, the definition of Tod:
n. - A bush; a thick shrub; a bushy clump.
n. - An old weight used in weighing wool, being usually twenty-eight pounds.
n. - A fox; -- probably so named from its bushy tail.
v. t. & i. - To weigh; to yield in tods.
The word "tod" uses 3 letters: D O T
Direct anagrams of tod:
Words formed by adding one letter before or after tod, or to tod in any order:
a - dato doat toad e - dote toed h - doth i - doit l - dolt told r - trod s - dost dots tods y - doty tody
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Children & Their Culture - Why Play, Toys, and Games are Important
The potential to improve the learning, reading, and experiential processes through play, toys, and games is great. Understanding the toy selection process, the proper use of toys and games as play products, and how these tools can positively impact the learning, reading, math, science and experiential processes is a goal worth pursuing. As a librarian, teacher or parent, it is frequently challenging to help children to realize their potential, but it is also inspiring and stimulating. Play provides a special opportunity to gain new insights about the child.
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 20 (UPI) -- SeaWorld has taken out ads in U.S. newspapers defending itself against allegations it mistreats its whales made in CNN's documentary, "Blackfish."
Numerous music acts, including Heart, Barenaked Ladies, Martina McBride and Willie Nelson, recently said they would not perform as scheduled at the maritime park due to the controversy.
"The truth about SeaWorld is right here in our parks and people," the company said in the ad, which appeared Friday.
"Our guests may enter our gates having never given much thought to the remarkable animals in our oceans," the ad said. "When they leave with a greater appreciation for the importance of the sea, educated about the animals that live there and inspired to make a difference, we have done our job."
CNN said "Blackfish" traces a 39-year history of killer whales in captivity, leading up to the 2010 death of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau by Tilikum, a 12,000-pound orca previously associated with the deaths of two other people.
"Blackfish" filmmaker Gabriela Cowperthwaite has said the documentary team's research shows the whales suffer from boredom and stress, and are unsuitable for life in captivity.
However, SeaWorld in its ad said it last captured a whale in the wild 35 years ago. The company also said it does not separate whale calves from their mothers except for "the rare occasion that a mother killer whale cannot care for the calf herself,"
Seaworld rejected claims its whales have shorter lifespans than those living in the wild, CNN reported.


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Interchangeable lensesThe NEX-VG10 is compatible with Sony's E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses which are optimized for video shooting with silent operation and AF as well as Sony/Minolta A-mount lenses (via optional LA-EA1 A-mount adapter) to open up a world of creative options.
Exmor APS HD CMOS sensorThe same sensor format that Sony builds into the standard size a DSLRs. With approx. 19.5 times the surface area of conventional camcorders8, the Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor makes getting cinematic video with a shallow depth of field a breeze!
Quad Capsule Spatial Array stereo microphoneHigh quality video requires high quality audio. The Quad Capsule Spatial Array stereo microphone contains four precision placed microphone capsules to provide exceptional front-side directivity and stereo separation.
14 MP Still Images at up to 7 fpsEnjoy incredible DSLR quality detail and clarity with 14 MP still images and even catch fast actions sequences with a continuous burst rate of up to 7 fps.
E-Mount SEL18200mm OSS zoom lensThe Sony E-Mount 18-200mm lens provides an 11x zoom ratio and effective focal range of 27mm-300mm (35mm equivalent) for superior versatility. Made to shoot video, it also includes a silent auto-focus system coupled with Optical Steadyshot image stabilization with Active Mode3, giving you the flexibility of a removable lens with the ergonomics and operability of a Handycam camcorder.
Accepts a DSLR A-mount lenses5Using the LA-EA1 adaptor (sold separately), you can attach the full selection of a A-mount system lenses, which includes 27 current models, dozens of Minolta A-mount lenses, and an installed base of millions of lenses worldwide. Operational restrictions apply.
Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10Included free of charge via download, Sony Vegas Movie Studio HD Platinum 10 allows you to easily add video effects, background music, titles, text, transitions, and much more. Everything you need to create dramatic HD movies like a pro. Share your creations via DVD, Blu-ray Disc media, or upload to the web ? all from one easy to use program.
Optical SteadyShot w/ Active ModeOptical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode3 compensates for greater degrees of camera shake to deliver stunningly smooth video.
Up to 24Mbps AVCHD videoThe NEX-VG10 can capture video in full 1920x1080 high definition at up to 24Mbps for amazing clarity and detail, ideal for recording on to Blu-ray Disc media since the AVCHD codec is highly compatible with the Blu-ray format.
3.0" Xtra Fine LCD 180o swivel display1 (921K dots)This beautiful, 921K dots, high resolution screen features TruBlack technology which brings remarkably higher contrast and brightness to the camcorders 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD display, delivering more natural, realistic colors and easier viewing in bright conditions by reducing glare. The swivel display also allows for easy viewing of the LCD in different shooting positions.
AF/MF switch for creative controlWhether you're shooting video or still images, the included 18-200mm lens will auto focus quietly and quickly, however if you want to utilize MF, this simple switch will put you in the driver's seat.
Auto HDR (Photo Mode)High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography captures more scene contrast than a single exposure can handle by taking three consecutive shots very quickly with different exposure values, then combining the best highlight/shadow detail from them for one incredible shot. Ideal for situations where severe backlighting is present and other high-contrast scenes. (Recommended for still subjects.)
Anti Motion Blur (Photo Mode)Perfect for situations with poor lighting or when using a telephoto lens, Anti Motion Blur mode will take 6 consecutive shots in a split second, taking the best of each individual image, and creating a single image with superior clarity and detail. Ideal for minimizing subject movement in low lighting conditions.
Handheld Twilight (Photo Mode)Great for shots in the evening or times with little available light, Handheld Twilight mode will reduce the effect of camera shake when shooting a stationary subject by taking 6 consecutive shots then combining them all to create an image that you would have been almost impossible otherwise.
Mic/Headphone jacksDedicated mic and headphone inputs allow for attachment of external microphones (like shotgun microphone ECM-CG50 for pin point sound recording) and headphones to monitor sound.
Full Manual Control of Video and Still ShootingWith full manual control of Iris, Shutter Speed, Gain, and White Balance via convenient hot keys and jog dial, you will be able to adapt to almost any lighting condition to get the best shot.
Creative Style ModesControl how the camera processes your images with six finishing styles: Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset and B&W. You can even fine-tune contrast, saturation, and sharpness to your personal taste.
Control Wheel + Hot KeysUnlike cameras that bristle with knobs, buttons and dials, the NEX-VG10 features a simple turn-and-click Control Wheel and strategically placed Hot Keys. It's elegant, uncluttered and intuitive.
BIONZ image processorThe brains of the camera is a refined version of Sony's BIONZ image processor. Its chroma noise reduction delivers high-resolution, low-noise photos even at higher ISO settings. It also enables fast processing for up to 7 fps continuous shooting of data-intensive 14.2 megapixel images,and 6 image layering. The BIONZ image processor provides Data Noise Reduction, Faster Image processing, and Data compression enabling high quality 24Mbps video recording.
Dual Accessory Shoes (Alpha Hot/ Universal Cold)The dual accessory shoes open the door to many accessories for both still and video photography, including shotgun microphones and external flash lighting.
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)Dynamic Range Optimizer improves results with backlit subjects and recovers details hidden in shadows while maintaining highlight detail. Settings include Auto, Level with a choice of five operating levels and Off.
25-point Auto FocusTwenty five AF points cover a very wide area of the scene, for accurate focusing even when the subject is far from the center of the frame.
HDMI output for HD viewingEnjoy HD movies and stunning still images on a compatible HDTV via the cameras HDMI output (HDMI cable not included)
Eight White Balance ModesThese help you get the shot by optimizing the camera for specific shooting situations. Select from Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, and Custom modes.
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Editor�s Note: Welcome to Farmstand Update, a weekly listing of the latest offerings from farmstands around the area.
Allandale Farm, 259 Allandale Road, Brookline; 617-524-1531; http://www.allandalefarm.com/home.html
The farm is open for the season � weekdays, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Farmstand features our own fresh picked produce as well as a wide variety of other locally produced goods. From New England-made cheeses to locally roasted coffee, we pull from the region�s best small food producers to provide an array of exceptional foods for our customers.
Arcadian Farms, 200 Norfolk St., Holliston; 508-429-4439; http://www.arcadianfarms.com/
Hours are 9 a.m.-7 p.m. from May-October; from November-April, hours are 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m. weekdays, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends.
In season, Arcadian Farms harvests our own tomatoes, corn, lettuce, beets, eggplants, squashes, herbs, beans, spinach, kale, cucumbers, and many other fruits and vegetables.
We partner with other local farmers and bakers to carry local eggs, dairy, honey, syrup, jams, relishes, and baked goods.
For your convenience, we bring in imported fruits and vegetables during the winter season as well as holiday greenery and Christmas trees. In the spring our patio is full of flowering plants, herbs, and vegetable seedlings for your gardens.
Belkin Lookout Farm � 89 Pleasant St. South, South Natick; 508-653-0653; http://www.lookoutfarm.com/
The farm is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The farm is located less than 20 miles from Boston in historic South Natick, on 180 acres with more than 60,000 fruit trees.
Picking your own fruit is a New England tradition, and the farm offers a variety of fruit from June through October. Ride the train to the Children�s Play Area, visit with our farm animals and enjoy many other fun activities.
Brigham Farm � Route 117, Concord (between Sudbury and Garfield roads, next to Lee�s bridge). http://www.brighamfarmconcord.com/
The greenhouse is open daily starting at 9 a.m. The farmstand will open the third week of June. The farm stand sells its own vegetables, herbs and cut flowers (in addition to other local produce) between June and October.
Dowse Orchards � farmstand at 98 North Main St., Sherborn; open daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. until Christmas; 508-653-2639; http://www.dowseorchards.com/
The farmstand is now open with eggs, asparagus and hanging baskets.
Ferjulian�s Farm Stand, 7 Lewis St., Hudson; 978-562-3447; https://www.ferjulians.com/
Open daily from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Locally grown fruits, vegetables and flowering plants.
Hanson�s Farm, 20 Nixon Road, Framingham; 508-877-3058; open to Nov. 1 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday. http://www.hansonsfarm.50webs.com/index.html
We grow 52 acres of fruit and vegetables and more than 100 acres of hay.
We board horses, and have a Farmstand open from May to November.
We do three Farmer�s Markets a week. At our stand, you can find Pick Your Own pumpkins and flowers.
We have a Corn Maze in the fall and an October Haunted Hayride.
CSA shares are now available.
Hopestill Farm � 117 Mill St., Sherborn; farmstand open during daylight hours; 508-653-5421; http://www.hopestill.com
The farm has been certified organic since 2010.
Land�s Sake Farm � 90 Wellesley St., Weston; 781-893-1162; http://landssake.org/farm-stand/
The farmstand features in-season produce grown using organic methods from our own farm. Located in the center of Weston, it�s easy to swing by and stock up for the week or pick up a few things for dinner. In addition to the diverse selection of our vegetable crops, we are proud to offer other local produce and artisan products. We�re a small-scale farm dedicated to growing a wide variety of crops on mid-sized fields, so every trip to the farmstand is a little different.
The farmstand will open from June-October. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; closed Monday.
Langwater Farm, 209 Washington St., Easton; 508-205-9665; https://langwaterfarm.com/
The farm stand is open Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays) from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. through Dec. 23. Certified organic.
Plants to expect � tomatoes (heirlooms, reds, cherries, grape, plum), peppers (hot, sweet, bell), eggplant, cucumbers, lettuce, salad mix, kale, broccoli, green beans, sugar snap peas, zucchini, summer squash, melons, herbs (basil, cilantro, dill, lavender, lemon verbena, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme) and more. Flowers also available.
Marshall Farm, 171 Harrington Ave., Concord, 978-369-4069; http://www.marshall-farms.com/
The farm sells firewood year-round along with its own chicken eggs. Annuals and perennials in the spring. Farm-fresh vegetables and cut flowers in the late spring to early fall, specializing in tomatoes. Pumpkins in the fall and Christmas trees and wreathes for the holidays.
Kids of all ages are welcome to stop by and meet and feed the goats, chickens and bunny!
Natick Community Organic Farm � 117 Eliot St., South Natick; 508-655-2204; www.natickfarm.org
The farmstand is in front of the barn, across from the offices. The farm is open daily during daylight hours.
Available now � seedlings, eggs, honey, maple syrup, woolen yarn.
Newton Community Farm � 303 Nahanton St., Newton; 617-916-9655; http://newtoncommunityfarm.org/
NCF produce is available from June through mid-November at the Winchester Street farmstand (at the farm).
Hours � mid-May to mid-June, Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; mid-June to mid-October, from 1:30-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; mid-October to Tuesday before Thanksgiving, Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m.-dusk and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Nourse Farm, 76 Jasper St., Westborough, 508-366-2644; http://www.noursefarm.com/
The farm store is open daily from June through December. It is located at the center of the Nourse Farm, at the edge of berry, vegetable and flower fields. Smells of fresh jam cooking, berry pies baking, or the scent of herbs and fresh cut flowers welcome visitors. The Farm Store offers the farm�s own seasonal vegetables, jams, fresh-baked pies, fruit sauces, honey as well as meat.
Powisset Farm � 39 Powisset St., Dover; 508-785-0339; http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/greater-boston/powisset-farm.html#t3
CSA shares now available, including a first-ever Summer Beef CSA.
The farm operates a season-long Farm Stand that is open to all. We offer a wide variety of our own Powisset-grown produce and pork, plus a selection of locally produced eggs, meat, honey, jam and more.
Hours (mid-June through October) � Tuesday, 2-6 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Flower and herb gardens by the big gray barn are open to the public every day from dawn to dusk from June-October. Scissors are provided; please bring your own containers. Please follow the instructions for harvesting and paying on the posted signs.
Scimone�s Farm, 505 Old Bedford Road, Concord, 978-369-3173; http://www.farmfresh.org/food/farm.php?farm=2100
Farmstand open daily from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., April-November. Fruit, vegetables, honey, herbs, baked goods and more.
Sunshine Farm � 41 Kendall Ave., Sherborn; 508-655-5022; http://www.sunshinefarmma.com/
Farmstand and Greenhouse open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily from May-October.
Ice Cream Stand hours from noon-9 p.m.
Sweet Meadow Farm � 111 Coolidge St., Sherborn; 508-314-7433; firstname.lastname@example.com; www.sweetmeadowfarm.com
The farm offers hand-packed, premium and pesticide-free rabbit and guinea pig hay, pellets and healthy treats.
In the Equestrian Center, the farm specializes in horseback riding lessons and year-round riding programs for children through advanced riders of all ages.
The farmstand offers seasonal fruits, vegetables and plants.
Tangerini�s Spring Street Farm, 139 Spring St., Millis; 508-376-5024; http://tangerinisfarm.com/
CSA shares now available.
Farm stand and ice cream shop now open.
Tougas Farm, 234 Ball St., Northboro; 508-393-6406; http://www.tougasfamilyfarm.com/
The farm will open in June for strawberry picking.
Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road, Concord; 978-369-4494; http://www.verrillfarm.com/
CSA shares now available.
Gift cards are perfect presents for family and friends for special celebrations and events. They may be purchased in any amount and are good for all items sold at the farm, including lunch at the deli and admission to our Summer Festivals. Call and purchase one over the phone and, as a special service, we will enclose it in an appropriate greeting card and send it along to your recipient. There will be an additional charge of $2.95 for that convenience.
For a personalized gift, create your own baskets filled with local products including maple syrup, honey, nuts and jams. If the gift is being opened immediately, consider adding baked goods or cheese from our deli. Gift baskets will always be well received by everyone on your list.
Bouquets of fresh flowers are always available.
Volante Farms, 292 Forest St., Needham; 781-444-2351; http://volantefarms.com/
The farmstand is home to a vast array of local produce and grocery, as well as seasonally changing highlights. It also houses our kitchen, bakery, deli, craft beer and wine, and seasonal ice cream stand, as well as our offices. For more specific information on these departments, please visit their pages on the website, as hours for them may vary.
Ward�s Berry Farm, 614 South Main St., Sharon, 781-784-3600; http://www.wardsberryfarm.com/index.html
Hours � Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
CSA shares now available.
The farm store offers a large selection of gourmet grocery items, as well as prepared foods to go. Fresh produce, home-baked goods, artisan breads, gourmet cheeses, homemade jams and gift baskets made to order are also available, along with a sandwich counter and deli, and a smoothie bar with soft-serve ice cream and slush.
The bakery and kitchen offer the finest sweet and savory foods. Eat here or take out Mrs. Ward�s homemade baked goods, sandwiches, wraps, prepared entrees, smoothies and more.


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Home > News & Events > Wayland Press Release Archives > 2001 Press Releases > October 2001 > Wayland groups offering safe, fun festival for community children
Wayland groups offering safe, fun festival for community children
Student organizations at Wayland Baptist University are offering a safe, fun evening for community children Friday, Oct. 26, at the annual Fall Festival.
The event will be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Pete's Place, the student lounge located in the basement of the McClung University Center in the middle of the Wayland campus. There is no admission charge and children and their parents are invited to attend.
The festival will feature game booths and activities like bobbing for apples, ring toss and fishing geared toward children ages 3-10, with prizes and candy available. Children may wear costumes to the event.
Fall Festival is a project of the Council of Student Organizations, with membership organizations required to participate in some way.
"Each group tries to take the opportunity to interact with the public, represent the school and get their members to participate," said CSO president Amanda Barker.


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As much as any SEO worth their salt knows that keyword density is not a ranking factor, there are some out there that still believe it is a signal in the Google algorithm or somehow is related to ranking well in Google.
Often this myth is perpetrated by the untrained eye, or sold by the snake-oil salesmen looking to oversimplify the Googe algorithm in the hopes of screwing some SEO noobs out of a few bucks.
This short article's goal is not to shock you with this amazing new revelation but to provide a single scientifically backed piece of proof that keyword density is to be ignored. This article is a handy link for all the SEO consultants who have clients with notions about keyword density and its importance.
Anecdotal evidence
Let's think about keyword density and Google's goals logically.
Google's goal as a search engine is to provide relevant, useful results to users. That's why users love Google and keep coming back for more and that's the only reason Google surged to dominance in the search engine field, not marketing budgets, not clever tricks but providing the best results for search queries.
As a user which would you prefer; a page that consistently and methodically mentions the same keyword or a page that uses a similar word of the same meaning to make the writing sound more natural and flow? The second page right?
So why would Google reward a page that is less useful to users than one that is more useful when that runs against their core goal as a search engine?
They wouldn't.
Scientific evidence
I recently completed a study of over 12,000 keywords. Comparing data on various search engine factors to the ranking of the top 100 results for each keyword in Google. In total I looked at 1.2 million web pages. I used Spearman's Rank Correlation Coefficient to compare the data on the various factors I tested with each web page's ranking in Google.
For example I figured out the keyword density for each of the 1.2 million web pages and compared that with each of those page's ranking.
Spearman (the statistical measure I used) gives you a number between -1 and 1 representing the nature and strength of the relationship between keyword density and ranking well in Google.
A minus number means there is a negative relationship, i.e. when keyword density decreases, ranking in Google increases.
As that number gets closer to either -1 or 1 the strength of the relationship increases. So a number near zero means there is no relationship between keyword density and ranking well in Google.
As it turns out my study showed that the correlation between keyword density and ranking well in Google is -0.028126693, that means there is pretty much no relationship between keyword density and ranking well in Google and if there is a small relationship then it is a negative one.
But what would a number be without a chart? Let's compare keyword density's correlation with some other factors I tested:
The final blow
There is no better form of proof than having logic and science confirmed by mother Google. Here's what Matt Cutts, Google's #1 webmaster spokesman has to say on the matter – "Keyword Density: Not really a factor. Yes the keyword should be present but density is not important. Include the keyword but make writing sound natural."
If logic, science and Google all say keyword density doesn't matter, then it doesn't matter, so don't believe anybody who tells you it does and stop hounding your SEO guy/gal about it.


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A teenage tagger last Saturday night aimed his spray paint can at an unlikely target: the LAPD Northeast Division station in Glassell Park. The tagger, who is between the age of 14 and 18, hit the San Fernando Road station in three different spots during the incident early Saturday morning, according to Lt. Stacy Spell. Officers apprehended the suspect, who was under the influence of alcohol and had spray paint on his fingers, after they were flagged down by a witness, Spell said.
"He was trying to make a name for himself and his gang," Spell said. But it "was bad timing on his part."


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A new generation Toyota Land Cruiser will say goodbye to gasoline and diesel eight-cylinder powertrains.
Volkswagen Golf's eighth generation will be supplied at the end of 2019.
The Japanese SUV was given a formal farewell because the model lived on the car market for 37 years.
Fisker, founded by designer Henrik Fisker, showed a teaser for a novelty that will compete with Tesla Model Y.
The fourth-generation Octavia will acquire a wagon and will go into the series in 2020.
Lamborghini will develop a commercial version of the supercar Huracan Sterrato. So writes Automobile, referring to the chief technical director of the company Maurizio Reggiani.
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Yesterday's Facebook-is-a-chair ad was bad. But it wasn't the worst tech ad by a long shot. Gadget ads have a long history of being awkward and disconnected from reality.
So what's the worst one you've seen? Be sure to link to it in the comments, and we'll determine which one is the most cringe-worthy.


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Data Recovery
- BringBack
- http://www.toolsthatwork.com/
- BringBack offers easy to use, inexpensive, and highly successful data recovery for Windows and Linux (ext2) operating systems and digital images stored on memory cards, etc.
- ByteBack Data Recovery Investigative Suite v4.0
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- RAID Reconstructor
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- Runtime Software's RAID Reconstructor will reconstruct RAID Level 0 (Striping) and RAID Level 5 drives.
- Salvation Data
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- Claims to have a program that can read the "bad blocks" of Maxtor drives with proprietary commands.
Partition Recovery
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See Also
- "fdisk /mbr" restores the boot code in the MBR, but not the partition itself.


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A type of diabetes first diagnosed during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes affects about 4% of all pregnancies, resulting in roughly 135,000 cases in the United States each year.
Gestational diabetes usually develops during the second or third trimester of pregnancy. Certain hormones released at that time work against the action of insulin and cause insulin resistance. Insulin resistance is a condition in which muscle and fat cells do not respond normally to insulin, so extra insulin is required to move glucose from the blood into the cells. If the pancreas is unable to produce enough insulin to meet this increased demand, gestational diabetes develops. Women with gestational diabetes are at increased risk of giving birth to babies with respiratory problems or high birth weights.
Gestational diabetes is most likely to affect women who are over the age of 25, are overweight, have a close family member with diabetes, or belong to an ethnic group at high risk for diabetes (African-Americans, Asian-Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans fit into this category). These women should be screened for gestational diabetes between the 24th and 28th week of pregnancy.
Screening consists of a oral glucose tolerance test, or OGTT, which is designed to determine how well a person's body handles glucose. The woman drinks 50 grams of pure glucose dissolved in water. One hour later, her blood glucose level is checked. A blood glucose level of 140 mg/dl or higher indicates that the woman may have diabetes, and another test is done. In this test, the woman fasts, then ingests 100 grams of glucose. Her blood glucose level is checked up to four times: once before ingesting the glucose and at one hour, two hours, and three hours afterward. If any two of these values is above a certain level (105 mg/dl while fasting, 190 at one hour, 165 at two hours, or 145 at three hours), then the diagnosis of diabetes is confirmed.
Women diagnosed with gestational diabetes must strive to keep their blood sugar levels under control. Some women only need to change their diets. Others may need to exercise regularly or inject insulin. Doctors do not typically prescribe oral drugs as a treatment for gestational diabetes.
Gestational diabetes usually disappears when the stress of pregnancy is over. However, women who have had gestational diabetes are more likely to develop it again during future pregnancies. They are also at a higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes later in life. For this reason, women who have had gestational diabetes should continue to eat a healthy diet, avoid gaining weight, and exercise regularly after giving birth.
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