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Discussion in 'Community' started by Ghost, Dec 6, 2012.
He announced yesterday he's not running for re - election in 2018.
Were you one of those who, when Abu Grahib abuses came to light, said "but what Saddam did was worse!" ?
this is a good book that explains why Trump really won and the culture of middle America and small town USA,
Ron Howard is directing the movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you hate my pic posts so much, I am sure this site has an "ignore" or some such similar feature, which you can go ahead and use.
Calling me out on open board like this only makes me like you less, and thus less inclined to take advice from you, if we can refer to the above as that.
FWIW, I already extensively use the "spoiler" in my posts. I nust happen to hate posting long, unillustrated walls of text. It's ugly and boring and unpleasant, to me. I like to dec9rate my postings. Sorry if that offends your delicate soul...
Are these pointless multiple exclamation points because you are completely terrified that Opie is directing this or because you know he will turn it into sanctimonious dreck?
It's more just thinking about other people and not yourself.
If they're using 4G and have mobile data caps, maybe downloading roughly 1,200 photos of Russians standing around being Russian is something they would consider a "less than ideal" use of their downloads.
It's also having to scroll for half an hour to get to the next post, which affects all users.
Basically it's a question of do you care about the two way street of posting in a community forum, or is it more important to obnoxiously satisfy your own decorative urges?
So sure, delicate souls etc.
Ok, ok, I gotcha. No problem.
Just, I'm still getting used to this place, honestly, still learning the ropes and the rules here.
Thanks for patience.
Basically When people put "!!!" or more exclamation marks it means you are excited or happy I really am not the only person that does it. the more exclamation marks you put the more excited you are! instead of getting off topic why not comment to my post about why Trump won and Hillbilly Elegy? what are your feelings on the book, have you read It or heard about It?
but as we know Trump is all about distraction and doing nothing to further the country in any way. I would think the Hillbilly's the book talks about aren't even smart enough to read the book hope no offense taken there my friends I am not talking about anyone on here we can all read just fine or we wouldn't be on a message board
Chaffetz is apparently now saying, the day after announcing he won't run for re-election to spend more time with his family (and registering a 2028 website), that he might even Resign from Congress first and is open to television gigs...
He makes no sense...
Oh, and our great Attorney General says he can't believe that Hawaii is just as much a part of the United States as the other 49 states, marveling that some judge from an "island in the Pacific" can have the power to stop the travel ban.
What? Is the guy immortal? I thought Tom Cruise was the only one.... guess they'll have to fight now.
When things like this happen, I think of a particular scene from L.A. Confidential. In this case, I wonder how close to reality it is. It seems very apt as a potential comparison or explanation.
LOL, General Beauregard is so stuck in the mid-1950s that he doesn't even realize that Hawaii is a state.
Sessions wants to know why a judge from 'an island in the Pacific' can overrule 45
Surprising no one, Georgia is trying to suppress voters in the 6th district runoff.
Well let's see what the new attempt at healthcare will be
It allows states to seek a waiver to get rid of the Affordable Care Act's prohibition on charging higher premiums to people with preexisting conditions, on the condition that states set up or participate in high-risk pools that would help cover any of those people who lose insurance. It would also restore to the GOP bill the ACA's requirement that insurers cover Essential Health Benefits (EHBs) — such as doctor's and emergency room visits and maternity care — but allow states to seek waivers from them.
Oh isn't that great. I wonder if we'll get another round of town hall meetings.
Given insurance is all about ensuring risk, I'm not sure why charging people more for PECs is controversial?
Because 1) The sick people are the ones less able to work as much. Therefore the sicker they are, the harder it is to pay for their healthcare and 2) This opens the door to denying people coverage again based on said pre-existing conditions.
And frankly 3) Some people can't help that they got sick. It's either genetics or bad luck. You are essentially charging them a penalty because of it. And in the case of some, that's as good as condemning them to die.
OK, but that's not what I asked. We've never as a country excluded coverage based on PECs, unless the PEC is not disclosed upfront (and may have resulted in revised terms). But, you are ensuring risk. A PEC means higher risk of claim, so higher premiums are justified. At no point does what you said actually make sense or logically follow, that it opens the door to denying coverage. Well, in a sensible country anyway...
And that is your error. The United States healthcare system is a business. There's far more interest in making money over the wellbeing of our citizens. And therefore, those who drain the most money while contributing the least (aka the sickest) are the first ones to suffer because of pre-existing conditions that most of them cannot help. It's essentially discrimination based on health. The ACA eliminated that and leveled the playing field by allowing affordable care for all. What Republicans are saying is they are still providing access to healthcare, just not affordable healthcare. Essentially that condemns the sickest to death. Now, if this "access" was followed up by robust bills to lower the cost of prescriptions and procedures, then this might make some sense. But, logically if you ask someone who is too sick to work to pay more for their treatment, what do you think happens? They can't afford it eventually, get sicker and die. Or, the burden for paying for treatment shifts to family, they get financially ruined and if they get sick, now they are in the same boat.
"There's far more Interest in making money than the well-being of our citizens" covers pretty much everything the United States does now.
How is that we are talking about the PEC portion and not that states could seek to waive emergency and maternity care. How does that work?
"Sorry your insurance no longer covers ER visits because the state of X has determined that we don't need to. ENJOY THE BILL"
Silly Ender, you know the United States is not a sensible country.
Apparently Sanders is getting a lot of criticism from the left (and DNC) for campaigning for a progressive Democrat in Nebraska who's pro-life
If you want to win in Nebraska, getting someone elected who's progressive on economic issues, who's progressive on criminal justice issues, who's progressive on environmentalist issues, whose only "conservative" stance is being anti-abortion (and he's not running with it on his platform as mayor, https://heathmello.com/issues/)... that's a pretty good deal, to me.
I read somewhere today that Mello said he wouldn't try to impose his pro-life views as mayor, and if that's true, I don't particularly care. I would guess that Nebraska has only a handful of abortion providers anyway, and that's not because of the mayor of Omaha.
Any Democrat who criticizes Sanders for campaigning for Mello but applauded Hillary's selection of Kaine really needs to look at their self in a mirror.


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"Not 'Hollywood Independent' - writer John Oak Dalton is the real Real Thing." --Cinema Minima."Very weird and unpopular b-movies and comics."--Blogalicious. "After watching the film I am left to wonder if he had some childhood trauma he is not telling us about."--IMDB user review. "Screenwriter John Oak Dalton wanted to be in Hollywood. Instead, he's in the rustic kitchen above the Germania General Store, stirring a pot of boiling hot dogs." --The Harrisburg Patriot-News.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
More Dead and Long Live
Longtime reader Scott writes, I read your blog post on the new face of grassroots cinema. Interesting stuff, and certainly a lot to think about. I'm not sure how much I like the idea of working hard on a project only to make it available for free, or at least doing that on a regular basis. I think there's a sense of entitlement that young Internet users have -- they not only want everything without paying for it, but they also take pride in being the first to make something that should be paid for available for free...I realize that what you're talking about is different than the wholesale theft of movies, but I think it all comes from the same place. I also think a lot of this "mumblecore" and whatnot stems from impatient people wanting to make movies, but not wanting to make the effort to do it right -- they want to invent some half-assed way of crapping it out without bothering to light or mic anything or even do a halfway professional job of shooting it, then turn that half-assedness into a new "movement" to lend themselves credence. Maybe it's the crotchety old man in me talking, but I don't have any interest in that sort of stuff -- I feel like I work hard as a writer and as a filmmaker and it irritates me to see both those forms reduced to Internet shorthand (don't even get me started on the self-proclaimed "writers" that litter the Net). I guess my opinion could be summed up thusly: the easy, worldwide availability of shit doesn't make it any less shitty, no matter how much people try to make you think you're looking at gold. Jeez. I'm gonna go back out on the porch and whittle my stick.
New reader Michael writes, I enjoyed your blog post and feel your perception of technology and media is right on. Itunes seems to be the leader in the technology of transporting media via Itunes, but it is all mainstream and one has to find other sources for projects that are more grassroots or independent. I don't like watching full length movies or reading lengthy manuscripts on my computer either, but I've noticed, though it's too expensive right now, Apple selling Apple TV and large TV monitors so one can watch their computer media content on their big screen TV's. Then you have Amazon's release of the KINDLE.
The wirless reading device is suppose to read like paper, but it's pricey at the moment too. But I think the switch in technology and media that you mention in your article is inevitable, which is why it was great for the writers to fight for their part in it all now.
Another new trend I see is webisodes. Many people, who might have never gotten their break otherwise, are getting Hollywoods attention by creating a webisode series, each on being 3 minutes long. Why 3 mins? I think it's because, like you and I, people don't want to 90 minute movies on their computer. But people, including me, will watch a 3 minute webisode (even during their break at work).
This is basically the kind of thing I'm talking about.
I'm trying to get smarter by going to this.
By the way, my alma mater, Ball State University, is working on a feature film this summer with one of probably our top ten most famous Telecommunications alums (after David Letterman), Doug Jones. Unbelievably, he was the sports mascot for the Fighting Cardinals when I was in town, now he's in Hellboy movies and Pan's Labyrinth and played the Silver Surfer and more. Meanwhile, one of the dudes in the bottom ten alums wasn't asked to do anything with it.
Keep hollerin' at me at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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- Dr. Squid said...
"I think a lot of the early adopters of microcinema in the late 90s have gotten more into family and job commitments"
Yup. That's me.
I agree with so much of your post as well as the comments. At a ripe old age of 41, I do feel like I am out of synch with all those crazy kids making movies nowadays. They should all just get off my lawn!
Just a couple of years ago I was planning to re-edit one of my movies to try and take advantage of a distribution deal that had been proposed to me. The deal had a "no nudity" clause, so I reshot once sequence that just couldn't be cut out. When the actors asked about where this new version of the movie might turn up, I joked with them that it would probably end up only on Korean cell phones or something. I was joking, but frankly, I knew that there was a world of new distribution emerging and that I wasn't sure how, or if, I would fit in.
(By the way, I never did re-edit the movie and from what I understand the deal blew up and never happened anyway)
What is interesting is that some of the "bedrock" of microcinema, or more specifically "personal cinema" as it's been called, still hold true for me. Regardless of format or distribution, if I have the desire/itch/spark to create something - I can, and I will. And I can take years to do it if I want. And it can be a movie or a short or a script or a drawing. I've tried a few times to make something to "fit a market or trend" or make a quick buck and was never happy with the results and kicked myself for wasting time on that stuff and letting other more dear projects sit idle. Distribution is another animal and for me it's still easier to work on the production and THEN figure out what to do with it. Partially because it does take me a long time to finish stuff and any model or company or deal existing when I start something may be gone or obsolete when I'm finished!!
Again, this is just what is working for ME at this point in my life. I understand the value in marketing from pre-production all the way through including blogs, vlogs, viral videos, websites, flickr galleries, poster and box art mock-ups, e-mail, myspace, facebook, etc. but for a one man band for me at this point, I just don't have the time nor energy.
Interestingly, though, on my last few things, the cast I was working with were anywhere from 10 to 15 years younger than I and it amazed me that the morning after a ridiculously long night shoot, there would be photos and videos already posted to myspace, with comments even! It just showed me how much that media and connection is a part of their world and how much damn free time they had. Of course they were mostly single, none had kids and half had no job.
Once I get a couple of my current projects done, it will be REALLY interesting to start looking to see how I will get them out there.
- Joe
- Cunningham said...
I'm finding my creative batteries are becoming recharged by the sudden influx of new ideas and new distribution methods available with the web. I've always been the guy to try new things and the web is perfect that way in that I can create a story, then the short, then the comic or whatever else comes to mind.
I like the 3 minute rule as it keeps the storytelling brisk and eventful. Perfect "microcinema" - short on length but big on ideas and ambition.
- Bravado Erin said...
I'm 27 and I feel out of synch with all those crazy kids making movies!
- Bravado Erin said...
Weird, the rest of my comment seems to be missing. It wasn't particularly important, I just babbled on and on about how much the community has changed in the last ten years... and then admitted to totally stalking your blog. Weird.
- John Oak Dalton said...
Erin, Thanks for stalking! I have always liked Bravado's stuff!
Bill and Joe, wise words as always!
- Bravado Erin said...
Thanks! We actually have a few horror projects that we are working on.

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6 Inch Maids Don't Clean!February 18th, 2009
Whilst we all love our dolls' houses and indeed our dolls that live in them, we'd all like it a bit more if they cleaned up after themselves! In the meantime, here's some tips to help keep your dolls' house looking its best.
Using small paintbrushes and even fine make up brushes to dust your accessories and furniture will mean you can get into all the nooks and crannies. You can use damp cotton buds to wipe off grime in those small hard to reach places and you can even use a small computer keyboard vacuum cleaner to suck up any dust, those with small brush attachments will work best.
So until those 6 inch maids sort out their cleaning schedule, we hope the tips above will help.


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This home is one of a kind! We would defintely return. Clean and updated. High end but laid back. The only bad part about this home is the amount of stairs and no elevator but the excercise was good and a need for a fitness program - out the door. : ) The staff at North Captiva Island Club were all rock stars in my book. Helpful from the start, friendly and all top of the line in what they do. Thank you all for making our wedding the most amazing event of our lives!North Captiva 1.21 miles
Isla Vista is a lovely 4 bedroom home with 3 full baths, pool and just a couple blocks from the beach and resort amenities.
This lovely 4 bedroom 3 bath pool home is very well maintained and has new flat panel tv's and a spacious open floor plan. The living area is 3 stories high just above the tree tops to enjoy panoramic island and sunset views. The spacious patio off the living level is screened in and tiled and when the double sliding glass doors are open, the living area merges with the screen patio for true florida living at its best. The living area also has a lovely dining area that seats 6, a kitchen bar, a fully equipped kitchen and a 47" flat screen tv mounted for all to see. From the living are, you can access the 4th floor crow's nest for the most fabulous 360 degree Island and water views imaginable. The home is located on a private drive with no neighbors for 300 feet. This is truly a fantastic island getaway.
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The 1st floor has a lovely 12' x 26" swimming pool with chaise lounges, a lovely table with umbrella and assorted pool toys. The large deck adjoining the pool deck is a great spot to barbeque and has a fabulous outdoor shower with hot and cold water. The home has a nice gas grill and brickpaved grilling area. This grounds are well maintained and the home is located close to the Club and beach.
Really nice house with a private pool. Only complaint is the master bedroom bed. It is hard as a rock. Our backs killed us after a couple of nights. Other than that, a really nice house. House has it all. Thanks!Captiva 0.74 miles
Sit right back and watch the waves go by. This delightful 2 bedroom & 2 bath beach house will lift you into the beach vacation of your dreams.
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The house, the location, the views, the entire setting were exactly that what we expected. The entire organization from booking to check in and out were perfectly orchestrated. We loved our stay and and will be back for sure in that beautiful house - the perfect get away, peaceful, beautiful, and divine.North Captiva 0.66 miles
The Cinco de Mayo is a luxury island home which has been professionally decorated. It provides a festive environment for a family vacation retreat. This home is immaculately maintained by the owners who visit often.
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CINCO DE MAYO is located conveniently between the spectacular North Captiva Island Club and gulf beaches. Spectacular views of the bay and the emerald Gulf waters from the observation deck. This 4 bedroom/3 bath custom built and decorated Island beach home has three levels with the living areas on the upper levels and the bedrooms on the lower to provide you with excellent water and nature views. Decorated by a professional decorator who is a member of the American Society of Interior Designers, no details have been missed. Your memories will be cherished forever from your visit at this spectacular festive home.
House accommodated 10 comfortably. Everything we needed was provided. Pool needed to be cleaned when we arrived, but maintenance showed up the next day to get it done. Having the pool more than made up for not being right on the beach. Club responded to our requests in a timely manner, and the sunsets were beautiful. Be sure to bring bug spray, the mosquitos are brutal.North Captiva 0.67 miles
Fabulous 2 bedroom Bayfront home with private dock. Just steps to your own private beach! Best fishing spot on the island.
Fabulous beachfront home has a private dock, private beach, manicured grounds and screened-in porch overlooking the water. Watch the dolphin go by and see the tarpon jumping in the sun. If you like to fish, this dock is the premier spot on the island, adjacent to Captiva Pass. You can clean your catch at the dock's cleaning station and grill it right outside. Or jump in your private golf cart and roll down to Barnacle Phil's for a cold beer and a fish taco, hike out to the nature preserve where the tortoises roam, or lounge on your private beach with a novel and a frozen beverage. Island Time cottage lies within 100 feet of the water, and the views are simply stunning.
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Please note the dock is not for overnight parking. This dock is on the open water and storms and rough seas can sink your boat. If you need overnight dock, boat slip rentals are available.
We recently had a great family vacation staying at Island Time 1! Very comfortable, clean, nicely finished 2 bedroom house. Great access to your own dock with loads of fish to watch and your own piece of the beach. We have our own boat, so being able to dock it right there (at least during the day) was even better. A quick drive in the golf cart to the Ncic where the pools are great and the staff are great. Our kids aged 9 and 7 enjoyed every bit of it.North Captiva 1.24 miles
Awesome beach front home with private pool. Just completed March of 2009. Green Flash is over 2400 square feet of living space under a/c along with 350 square feet of open deck off the top living level and 350 square feet of screen porch area. This designer beach home has outstanding views of the Gulf of Mexico. This is the only home with 180 degree water views from your living level. The living area is surrounded with sliding glass doors to take full advantage of this fantastic view.
This was our 4th year at North Captiva and once again a great vacation!! We stayed again at the GreenFlash which was perfect!! The house was clean and the pool was spotless!! Laura and Joseph were great and did everything to make our trip great. Can't wait until next year!!!North Captiva 0.98 miles
Awesome 1000 square foot gulf view cottage with vaulted ceilings, sunken spa, large wrap around screened porch, great water views and tasteful furnishings.
Gulf Breeze Cottage is truly the perfect name for this like new beach cottage. Just 100 yards to the Beach with direct beach access and open views of the gulf and sunset. This cottage has a true island cottage feel with high cielings, wrap around screened porch with sunken spa on the deck, an oversized master bath and spacious wrap around porches. Make Gulf View Cottage your next vacation destination.
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We loved this cottage! It is quite misleading from the outside as it looks old and worn but inside it is completely renovated with modern appliances, nice colors/decor, big size bedrooms, open living room space with lots of natural lighting, huge master bathroom and a spa on the deck. Within walking distance to the beach. Loved the golf carts as medium of transportation too!Captiva 1.13 miles
Directly on the beach! This two bedroom, two bath villa is just about one of the best beach front locations offered on North Captiva!A truly fabulous location. Just the sand between you and the Gulf of Mexico. Sunsets directly west of your open expanded living area, master suite and jacuzzi. Just imagine gazing out over the gulf from just about any location in this lovely two bedroom private villa.
Lovely screened in porch facing the beach and from the master, your own balcony facing the Gulf of Mexico. This is a very comfortable townhome for a family up to 5. Make your next reservation for Beach Daze.
We absolutely love this place. We came a month ago for 3 days and loved it so much that we came back a month later for 10 days. I had multiple family members come and go during our stay and the condo accomodated everyone comfortably and the club staff was more than helpful with all of the arrangements. I had to re-order groceries a few days after i arrived and they had them all to me within 1/2 day. We needed an extra cart and the staff went above and beyond to find us one. The staff became like family to us. The island locals are awesome. I needed to surprise my husband with a massage and the club staff found me a local resident that does it at her house. It was so easy to hook it up and she was amazing. I called her then night before we arrived and told her it was my anniversary and when we arrived at her house she had made us a nice sand dollar nicely decorated stating "Happy anniversary 2013". It was such a thoughtful gesture. We got a chance to talk to the locals and everyone loves it and is super nice and helpful. I have nothing to say. As a matter of fact, I would love to purchase a property there although I will miss our rentals. It's such an awesome little paradise.North Captiva 0.78 miles
High end designer 4 bedroom 2.5 bath home just steps to the beach. This gorgeous beach front home is over 2900 square feet under a/c and 4000 square feet of total living space. The home has slider doors and wrap around porches on all sides. In this amazing home, you are reminded of the lovely lush vegetation and fantastic gulf views that make North Captiva Island a premier destination. The home is four floors with the living level up top to enhance the open water and nature views. The living area is a very comfortable design offering a fireplace, wet bar and open kitchen and dining room plan. The master suite is spacious and looks directly out on the Gulf of Mexico. Wits End is a fabulous getaway retreat.
This was our second year on the island and again we were not disappointed. We spent the first two days of our trip doing the amusement parks in Orlando and Tampa. The R&R; provided by the setting of North Captiva Island was again a welcome retreat from the usual crowds and chaos of spring break. We traveled with our kids (10, 8, 6, & 3) as well as my wife parents. The Island provided activities for everyone to enjoy. We stayed at Wits End and found it to be very comfortable and accommodating for our crew. The roof top deck is always a must when choosing a home. What spectacular views both during the day of gulf and the star filled sky at night. I was sad that the fishing trip is no longer available as we thoroughly enjoyed it last year. The best part was the dolphins thrashing under the surface to grab our discarded catch. I hope this can be reintroduced in years to come.North Captiva 0.62 miles
Brand new beach house just 30 steps to the surf! 4 bedroom, 3 bath with over 2500 square feet of living space. Perfect Placement is a lovely brand new like beachfront home just steps to the beach. Walk directly to the beach from this lovely home. Perfect placement has over 2500 square under a/c with lovely open porches and a nice screened porch facing the gulf. This is a great location just 100 yards to the state park.
Square Footage: 2500 Square Feet.
The home was quite lovely, spacious and in a fabulous location. Such easy access to the beach. Bugs are an issue this time of year,(July), but a little planning can help with that. The home has a screened in porch so that you may still enjoy the outside while not swatting bugs. Great views of the ocean to have coffee in the morning or a sunset glass of wine!North Captiva 0.63 miles
Fabulous 6 bedroom home with pool, rec room, media room, large living and kitchen. Interior designed! This Luxurious 6 bedroom home has it all. With over 5800 square feet of total living space, La Brisa can provide enough room for two large families. The home has a large living area with 10 seat dining room table and a bar that seats 5. The floors are all tile floors with wood floor in the den and high grade berber carpet in the bedrooms. Each bedroom is decorated to a beachy theme.
Off the living room is a media room with 46" flat screen tv and entertainment center. Downstairs is a large recreation room off the screen pool with a vegas poker table, bumper pool and fooseball. Also a 24" flat screen tv. Off the screen pool is a sun deck with pool kitchen and gas grill. Great for large bbq's. The grounds are well manicured with grass lawn and nice planting gardens and brick paver entry. This is truly a lovely home just a block from the beach and Island Club.
Just spent a week at the jingle house with extended family and had an amazing time. The house is large, well designed, and conveniently located across the street from the club. My only suggestions would be large pans in the kitchen and perhaps better bed arrangements to accommodate large families. Pretty minor blemishes on an amazing stay!!North Captiva 0.73 miles
Welcome to "The Moon" named after our rescue dog. And for the view from our spacious rooftop deck! Sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico, Nature Preserve, and sunsets. A lovely little house...only a 4 minute walk to the beach or 1 minute on the golf cart! A wonderful vacation spot for a small family, a couple or even 2 couples. There are 2 bedrooms (flat screen tv in both) with private bath in the master, and 2nd bathroom off the living room. The open and airy floor plan includes a living room (2 large slip covered sofa beds, 2 chairs, and small game table), dining area (table with 6 chairs) off of the open kitchen. Also, there is a screened in porch off of the kitchen, with table and chairs. The ground level offers your own private swimming pool (gated for child safety), grill, and 4 person jacuzzi. This home provides a lifted 4 passenger golf cart. The rooftop deck has a cocktail table, chairs, and chaise lounges for sunning. Also, included with our North Captiva Club membership, you have access to use their 2 commercial sized pools ( you can order cocktails poolside or go to their small bar/restaurant), tennis courts, basketball court, or rent kayaks, paddle boards, beach bikes, and more!
"The Moon" is the perfect getaway. Our 8 year old friend Ayden stayed here with us and said it best. "This is heaven"! We couldn't agree more!
We loved this home just what we were looking for. Very close to beach and had everything we needed. We also took our two dogs and they had a great time. The house is well kept and comfortable. We felt at home away from home! We were also very satisfied with the service provided. Definitely, we will return.North Captiva 0.48 miles
Sea Glass is a recently upgraded, custom-built 4bedroom, 3 1/2 bath pool home that invites you to enjoy a true island getaway. Witha short stroll to the beach, about 120 yards, this home is decorated with a cozy beach cottage flair and features fantastic views of the Gulf of Mexico,the state wildlife preserve and spectacular Gulf sunsets. Sea Glass offers two Master Suites and two additional spacious bedrooms, a private pool and sun deck area, ceiling fans and rooms that are bathed in light from the beautifulmission style windows. This home also offers an elevator for elderly or handicapped persons.
A true getaway! The top level of the home has aspacious, open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, a deluxe kitchen, great room,half bath, and a master suite with a queen-size bed, jetted tub, and its ownprivate balcony. In addition, this level has a screened porch where you canenjoy al fresco dining with beautiful views of the Gulf and state preserve. Thekitchen is well equipped and spacious. The great room, with its cozy slip-coveredfurniture (including a queen size sleeper sofa), features TV with Dish Network,DVD, surround sound and an assortment of games for the family and books perfectfor reading on the beach. Wireless internet is available throughout theproperty. Just off the screened porch, a spiral staircase leads to the lowerlevel porch featuring a luxurious two person hammock and access to the pool onthe ground level. The second level of the house has another master suite with aking-size bed and two bedrooms sharing a Jack and Jill bath. Both of thesebedrooms open to the large porch. One of the two bedrooms is decorated with a king-size bed and the otheris outfitted as a kids' paradise with their own TV, Dish Network and aPlayStation2! The kids' room is decorated with a bunk bed, featuring a twin uptop, full at the lower bunk, and a twin-size trundle underneath. There is evena "pack and play" available, so no need to haul your own! This level has anadditional private porch off the front of the home. You'll find the laundryroom and a selection of beach towels on this level. The pool deck featurescushioned chaise lounges, a Kettler outdoor ping pong table, an additionalhammock and both gas and charcoal grills. The toy closet next to the garagefeatures toys for both the beach and pool. Sea Glass is a rare treasure manyseek, but few find. Here it is! Packyour bags, paradise is waiting!
We enjoyed our stay on the island. Our home was comfortable and the children enjoyed the short walk to the beach. Views were beautiful and staff was very friendly. Very limited access to groceries so its a must to bring what's needed. And you defiantly need plenty I water because well water has awkward taste even with a filterNorth Captiva 0.54 miles
A Luxurious beach view 3 bedroom home with private pool and awesome pool bar!
Once you arrive at The Conch House, the first thing you'll notice is the spectacular downstairs pool area. Not only is there an over sized pool for everyone's enjoyment, but there is also an island tiki bar– complete with 4-person bar seating, ice maker and a 42" HD TV. Where else can you watch the big game while you and the kids go swimming in the pool?! Loungers, Adirondack chairs and a dining table line the pool deck where there is a seat for everyone - in both the sun and shade. The pool has the much desired western exposure allowing for this amazing entertainment area to be enjoyed throughout the whole day into evening! As you walk up the screened stairs to the second level of the home, you will notice an outdoor dining area complete with seating for 8. Enjoy protected outdoor dining while listening to the sounds of surf!
A propane grill is located on the same level, so you won't have to run up and downstairs to check on dinner. Upon entering into our home, you will notice this level is the main living area. The open floor plan allows the living room and kitchen to flow together – great for cooking and entertaining at the same time! GE Profile appliances, granite counter tops, a 47" TV with Direct TVHD (including ALL of the premium channels) and a high-end iPod stereo make this area stand out! Adjacent to the living area are two nicely appointed bedrooms that share a full bath.
Another half bath with washer and dryer is also located close by.A walk up the stairs to the third floor leads you into the Master Suite. Island themed with beautiful wood floors and plantation shutters, it features a luxurious king size double pillow top bed, and includes a 47" LCD Flat Screen with DVD and Satellite. A double sink and double shower complete the Master Bathroom. Head outside via disappearing glass sliders to the covered Master deck – very private, this is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee and views of the Gulf.
Last, but certainly not least, is the 4 floor View Deck. Just added onto the house in 2012, this boasts spectacular views of the Gulf all the way around the island to the Bay. Take in gorgeous sunsets and celebrate the end of a perfect North Captiva day atop this view deck at The Conch House!
This was our first trip to North Captiva and we loved every minute of it! Conch House was just perfect for us and our 2 college age kids. Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. The master bedroom is on the 3rd floor by itself with a beautiful view although there was no door to the third floor--open staircase. We rented an extra cart and enjoyed driving around the island. Great days at the beach and never missed a sunset. The pool was great and we could watch the Ncaa tournament from the pool.We mostly grilled in but ate at the pool bar,Barnacle Phils,and and the Boathouse. All quite good but a bit expensive to be expected. We really liked the location of this house as it was in a quieter part of island closer to the park. Just a couple minute golf cart ride to the beach. A couple cool weather days typical of March. Hope to return again!North Captiva 0.59 miles
New 4 bedroom, 3 bath home ready for your family's next vacation in paradise.
Lovely tropical décor with bright uplifting colors will take you on a fantasy journey that will slow the clocks… till you are on Island Time. This wonderful, brand new 4 bedroom and 3 bath home will be just the right place for your family getaway. The grounds of this home include a screened swimming pool and deck area for relaxing and having fun in the sun. When you enter the house, you are on the second or sleeping quarters' level. The master suite has a king size bed, a spacious and private bath with double sink vanity. The second bedroom is ideal for a children's room with twin beds and an under the sea theme. The third bedroom has a full size bed and tropical decor. The hibiscus suite with a queen bed is ideal for a second couple. Upstairs, the great room with vaulted ceilings and sliding glass doors steps out to the screened outdoor dining area with dazzling views of the Gulf above the island foliage.
Relax on the screened porch; dine al fresco while you enjoy the views. Island Time's kitchen is equipped with every convenience and features everything you will need for cuisine preparation and elegant island dining. Nearby the well-dressed dining room table accommodates 8, with additional seating at the counter's bar. The spiral staircase leads you to the sun deck where you can spend Island Time enjoying the panoramic views of the island, Gulf waters, and Bay. View Sunsets EVERY night of your stay and make memories that will last forever.
The title says it all. The location was Paridise. The house had a great pool with a screened in porch, which was great for when the kids didn't want to make the short trip to the beach. Sunsets over the ocean seen from the rooftop with my love will always be remembered.Captiva 0.67 miles


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I recently read the mobile blog of a woman, whom I'll call Lisa, who had been fired form her job. It was clear from her entry that she felt somewhat demoralised and perhaps even victimised.
I sent her a message:
"What's good about your situation?"
Now, I recognised that Lisa might not have been in the right state of mind to properly consider this question.
"I've just lost my job! Christmas is around the corner and I've lost my main income. What do you mean what's good about my situation?"
At the same time I knew how important it was for her to start looking at the positive aspects of being fired and start re-building her career.
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Even though the book has been severely abridged, removing many characters and much of the historical content, the essence and flavor of Graham's remarkable book are well caught here. Congratulations to whomever wrote the script! The world of the Poldarks seems real, and one comes to care about the people living there. Michael Maloney's virtuosity as narrator is almost beyond belief. Not a line is spoken out of tune, each of the characters takes shape and holds shape consistently, and the timbre of his voice is a constant pleasure. Highly recommended!
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Would you listen to Ross Poldark again? Why?
Yes. This is one of my favourite books, and it is beautifully read by Michael Maloney. My only slight caveat was his accent for Demelza, which to me sounded more Berkshire than Cornish, but all the male characters were highly convincing.
What was one of the most memorable moments of Ross Poldark?
It is all memorable but the conflicts between Ross and his lackadaisical servants Jud and Prude, and his early encounters with Demelza, stand out particularly.
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I have read the book several times so listening to it was an added pleasure. There are many moving moments, strong underlying conflicts for all of the main characters, beautiful evocation of eighteenth century Cornwall, strong understanding of the society and different social classes of the time, and a fair sprinkling of humour as well.
Any additional comments?
I only wish that this audiobook was not an abridged version; I would happily have listened to the whole thing. And why has no-one recorded audio version of the other novels in the Poldark series, several of which are even better than this first one? More please!
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I've got to apologize (do I?) for not posting since Thursday – I took a very long weekend away in scenic Scituate, MA. Trust me, it's a lot prettier than that ancient Wikipedia postcard picture lets on. At any rate, I'm currently siting on an MBTA commuter rail train, or simply "the T", as all public transport round Boston is confusingly referred to as, writing this post. It's not going to be published later, no, they've seen the wave of the future (present?) up here, and have free, open-access WiFi networks on all the commuter trains. This means I don't have to blind myself trying to read the news on my iPhone's relatively miniscule screen to pass the time, I can stare at the real internet for an hour. While this is a nice service for the MBTA to offer (and only for a $6.75 one-way ticket!), it's amazing to me that in the hour I'll have to wait at the train station, and the five and a half that I'll be on an Amtrak train, I'll either have to jailbreak my iPhone and run up my bill astronomically, or do something without the internet, like read one of those things with paper and ink that the New York Times always goes on about, something like an iBook, without the 'i'. I don't know.
It annoys me that my Amtrak ticket, which cost about seven times more than my T ticket, comes with fewer benefits than this commuter rail train built in the 70s, and full of that fake plastic wood panelling that I hate so much. Granted, Amtrak trains have plugs for every seat, but what good is being able to power my computer if it can't communicate with any others? Considering the rise in Amtrak ticket sales is directly related to the high cost of gas, I'd like to think that Amtrak has some ideas for how to keep people off of competing airlines and highways. Free wifi would go a long way, as it would draw those businesspeople who can't stand to be disconnected for even an hour on the (rocky) flight from Philadelphia to Providence. It would also make the ridiculously expensive Northeast Corridor ticket prices seem at least a little bit more reasonable.
Having been sidetracked by all the wonderful internet out there, this took me a lot longer to write than I'd expected. I just looked up and noticed that this train is now packed, and at least half the people in my carriage are using computers. I wonder if Amtrak cares.
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Most colorful view of universe
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 12:10 PM PDT
Astronomers have assembled a comprehensive picture of the evolving universe — among the most colorful deep space images ever captured by the 24-year-old telescope. This study, which includes ultraviolet light, provides the missing link in star formation.
Close-up of coral bleaching event
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 10:58 AM PDT
Ecologists have shed light on exactly what happens to coral during periods of excessively high water temperatures. Their study documents a coral bleaching event in the Caribbean in minute detail and sheds light on how it changed a coral's community of algae -- a change that could have long-term consequences for coral health, as bleaching is predicted to occur more frequently in the future.
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 10:58 AM PDT
New research suggests that purportedly entertaining films that feature global warming and climate change can affect public understanding. But films are often bound up in problematic and limiting identity politics, which commonly reiterate racial, gender and sexual stereotypes positioning as they do white men as being the decision makers and the voice of authority.
Preservation of wine without sulphite addition
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 10:57 AM PDT
A good glass of wine is a byword for quality of life – not just for connoisseurs. In order to avoid wine spoilage, wineries mostly add sulphur dioxide during the winemaking process. However, the sulphites that dissolve in wine can cause allergic reactions – including asthma. Within the EU they must therefore be declared as an ingredient on the label and the limits for sulphites in wine have been reduced. Sulphites unfold their preservative action in two ways.
Ancient reefs preserved tropical marine biodiversity
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 10:57 AM PDT
Habitat refugia in which coral reefs have remained stable over time played a key role in preserving tropical marine fish biodiversity, a study highlights. Researchers have shown that the current distribution of tropical marine biodiversity is mainly due to the persistence of such refugia during glacial periods in the Quaternary. This imprint left by history thus has a greater impact on tropical fish biodiversity than contemporary environmental factors such as water temperature and reef area.
Prototype electrolyte sensor to provide immediate read-outs: Painless wearable microneedle device may reduce trips to doctors' offices
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 08:43 AM PDT
A prototype handheld sensor expected to detect and replenish elecrolytes may aid athletes (runners), soldiers on long missions, and ordinary citizens trying to minimize doctor visits and resultant lab charges. Runners, athletes in other strenuous sports and soldiers on long missions also might prefer immediate knowledge of their electrolytic states as an aid to improved performance. Electrolytes such as potassium, calcium, magnesium and other salts are key in carrying nerve impulses that tell the heart and other muscles when to contract or relax.
Brain signals link physical fitness to better language skills in kids
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 08:43 AM PDT
Children who are physically fit have faster and more robust neuro-electrical brain responses during reading than their less-fit peers, researchers report. These differences correspond with better language skills in the children who are more fit, and occur whether they're reading straightforward sentences or sentences that contain errors of grammar or syntax.
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 08:43 AM PDT
Scientists invent a porous material to capture carbon dioxide at natural gas wellheads. The recyclable material absorbs 82 percent of its weight in carbon dioxide and releases it as gas when the wellhead pressure is relieved.
Just add water: 3-D silicon shapes fold themselves when wetted by microscopic droplets
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 08:41 AM PDT
Researchers have taken the precise art of origami down to the microscopic scale. Using only a drop of water, the scientists have folded flat sheets of silicon nitride into cubes, pyramids, half soccer-ball-shaped bowls and long triangular structures that resemble Toblerone chocolate bars – an omnium-gatherum of geometric objects, which are almost too tiny to see with the naked eye.
Vanishing da Vinci: Nondestructive way to determine state of degradation of ancient works of art
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 08:41 AM PDT
Leonardo da Vinci's iconic self-portrait, drawn in the 16th century, is vanishing as the work of art 'yellows' with age. By studying chromophores, the yellowing agents that form within cellulose during the oxidation process, a group of researchers has developed a nondestructive way to determine the state of degradation of ancient documents and works of art.
Lasers, night-vision technology help improve imaging of hidden lymphatic system
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 07:35 AM PDT
Detecting lymphedema early, before swelling occurs, would lead to better outcomes for patients, but the major barrier preventing early diagnosis is the lack of high-resolution imaging techniques that can resolve these tiny vessels. Recently, a team of researchers has developed a new technology that can non-invasively image the human lymphatic system. A fluorescent dye and commercially-available laser diode and military-grade night vision devices are used to visualize the lymphatic capillaries.
In utero exposure to antidepressants may influence autism risk
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 06:25 AM PDT
A new study adds evidence that using common antidepressant medications during pregnancy may contribute to a higher risk of autism spectrum disorders in children, although this risk is still very small.
Spiders know the meaning of web music
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 06:25 AM PDT
Spider silk transmits vibrations across a wide range of frequencies so that, when plucked like a guitar string, its sound carries information about prey, mates, and even the structural integrity of a web. The discovery was made when researchers fired bullets and lasers at spider silk to study how it vibrates.
Children with autism have elevated levels of steroid hormones in the womb
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 06:24 AM PDT
Scientists have discovered that children who later develop autism are exposed to elevated levels of steroid hormones (for example testosterone, progesterone and cortisol) in the womb. The finding may help explain why autism is more common in males than females, but should not be used to screen for the condition.
Bacterium causing US catfish deaths has Asian roots
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 06:24 AM PDT
A bacterium causing an epidemic among catfish farms in the southeastern United States is closely related to organisms found in diseased grass carp in China. The study suggests that the virulent US fish epidemic emerged from an Asian source.
Proteins 'ring like bells': Quantum mechanics and biochemical reactions
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 06:24 AM PDT
As far back as 1948, Erwin Schrödinger -- the inventor of modern quantum mechanics -- published the book 'What is life?' In it, he suggested that quantum mechanics and coherent ringing might be at the basis of all biochemical reactions. At the time, this idea never found wide acceptance because it was generally assumed that vibrations in protein molecules would be too rapidly damped. Now, scientists have shown that he may have been on the right track after all.
New ichthyosaur graveyard found
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 06:22 AM PDT
Geoscientists have documented the discovery of forty-six ophthalmosaurid ichthyosaurs (marine reptiles). These specimens were discovered in the vicinity of the Tyndall Glacier in the Torres del Paine National Park of southern Chile. Among them are numerous articulated and virtually complete skeletons of adults, pregnant females, and juveniles. Preservation is excellent and occasionally includes soft tissue and embryos.
Immunotherapy may be an option in challenging breast cancer
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 06:20 AM PDT
Immunotherapy has been identified as a possible treatment option for patients with the difficult-to-treat triple negative breast cancer mutation. Triple negative breast cancer is an aggressive form of breast cancer that evades the immune system because it lacks expression of genes for estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and HER2. This limits treatment options.
Increased mucins pinned to worsening cystic fibrosis symptoms
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 05:44 PM PDT
The first quantitative evidence that mucins – the protein framework of mucus – are significantly increased in cystic fibrosis patients, and play a major role in failing lung function, has been presented by researchers. The research shows that a three-fold increase of mucins dramatically increases the water-draining power of the mucus layer. This hinders mucus clearance in the CF lung, resulting in infection, inflammation, and ultimately lung failure.
Modern ocean acidification is outpacing ancient upheaval: Rate may be ten times faster
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 02:03 PM PDT
Scientists estimate that surface ocean acidity increased by about 100 percent during the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum in a few thousand years or more, and stayed that way for the next 70,000 years. Scientists have long suspected that ocean acidification caused the crisis -- similar to today, as humanmade CO2 combines with seawater to change its chemistry. Now, for the first time, scientists have quantified the extent of surface acidification from those ancient days, and the news is not good: the oceans are on track to acidify at least as much as they did then, only at a much faster rate.
Decomposing logs show local factors undervalued in climate change predictions
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 01:27 PM PDT
In a long-term analysis conducted across several sites in the eastern United States, a team of researchers found that local factors -- from levels of fungal colonization to the specific physical locations of the wood -- play a far greater role than climate in wood decomposition rates and the subsequent impacts on regional carbon cycling. Because decomposition of organic matter strongly influences the storage of carbon, or its release into the atmosphere, it is a major factor in potential changes to the climate.
Nearly one in eight American children are maltreated before age 18
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 01:26 PM PDT
By the time they reach age 18, about 12 percent of American children experience a confirmed case of maltreatment in the form of neglect, physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, according to a new study. "Maltreatment is on the scale of other major public health concerns that affect child health and well-being," one researcher said. "Because child maltreatment is also a risk factor for poor mental and physical health outcomes throughout life, the results of this study provide valuable epidemiologic information."
Young women fare worse than young men after heart attack
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 01:26 PM PDT
Women age 55 and younger may fare worse than their male counterparts after having a heart attack. Women's poorer health outcomes may be due to a range of socio-demographic, clinical and biological causes, such as undetected chest pain, problems with access to care and increase in work/life responsibilities impacting their health.
Solving the puzzle of ice age climates: Southern Ocean and explanation for 'Last Glacial Maximum'
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 01:00 PM PDT
The paleoclimate record for the last ice age -- a time 21,000 years ago called the "Last Glacial Maximum" (LGM) -- tells of a cold Earth whose northern continents were covered by vast ice sheets. Chemical traces from plankton fossils in deep-sea sediments reveal rearranged ocean water masses, as well as extended sea ice coverage off Antarctica. Air bubbles in ice cores show that carbon dioxide in the atmosphere was far below levels seen before the Industrial Revolution.
Security: Computer scientists develop tool to make the Internet of Things safer
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 12:59 PM PDT
Computer scientists have developed a tool that allows hardware designers and system builders to test security -- a first for the field. There is a big push to create the so-called Internet of Things, where all devices are connected and communicate with one another. As a result, embedded systems -- small computer systems built around microcontrollers -- are becoming more common. But they remain vulnerable to security breaches. Some examples of devices that may be hackable: medical devices, cars, cell phones and smart grid technology.
Like some happiness with that? Fast food cues hurt ability to savor experience
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 12:59 PM PDT
Want to be able to smell the roses? You might consider buying into a neighborhood where there are more sit-down restaurants than fast-food outlets, suggests a new article. The article looks at how exposure to fast food can push us to be more impatient and that this can undermine our ability to smell the proverbial roses.
Which look bigger, packages of complicated shape or packages of simple shape?
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 12:59 PM PDT
Which look bigger, packages of complicated shape or packages of simple shape? Some prior research shows that complex packages appear larger than simple packages of equal volume, while other research has shown the opposite -- that simple packages look bigger than the more complex. Researchers believe they have resolved this dilemma.
Microbes engineered for direct conversion of biomass to fuel
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 12:58 PM PDT
The promise of affordable transportation fuels from biomass -- a sustainable, carbon neutral route to American energy independence -- has been left perpetually on hold by the economics of the conversion process. Researchers have overcome this hurdle allowing the direct conversion of switchgrass to fuel. The study, in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, documents the direct conversion of biomass to biofuel without pre-treatment, using the engineered bacterium Caldicellulosiruptor bescii.
Hurricanes with female names more deadly than male-named storms
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 12:58 PM PDT
In the coming Atlantic hurricane season, watch out for hurricanes with benign-sounding names like Dolly, Fay or Hanna. According to a new article, hurricanes with feminine names are likely to cause significantly more deaths than hurricanes with masculine names, apparently because storms with feminine names are perceived as less threatening.
Electrical response of metals to extreme pressures predicted
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 12:57 PM PDT
New research makes it possible to predict how subjecting metals to severe pressure can lower their electrical resistance, a finding that could have applications in computer chips and other materials that could benefit from specific electrical resistance.
Anti-diabetic drug slows aging and lengthens lifespan, animal study suggests
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 12:07 PM PDT
Researchers have provided new evidence that metformin, the world's most widely used anti-diabetic drug, slows aging and increases lifespan. Scientists teased out the mechanism behind metformin's age-slowing effects: the drug causes an increase in the number of toxic oxygen molecules released in the cell and this, surprisingly, increases cell robustness and longevity in the long term.
Scientists probe solar wind with Cray Blue Waters supercomputer
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 10:21 AM PDT
Talk about a mathematics hot rod -- how does 13 quadrillion calculations per second grab you? A scalable computer code was used to run complex equations on a blisteringly fast supercomputer, resulting in advances in understanding solar wind and the heliosphere.
MRI-guided laser procedure provides alternative to epilepsy surgery
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 10:21 AM PDT
For patients with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE) that can't be controlled by medications, a minimally invasive laser procedure performed under MRI guidance provides a safe and effective alternative to surgery, suggests a study. The researchers report their experience with MRI-guided SLAH in 13 adult patients with epilepsy mapped to a part of the brain called the mesial temporal lobe. The patients, median age 24 years, had "intractable" seizures despite treatment with antiepileptic drugs.
Evening blue light exposure linked to increased hunger
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 08:59 AM PDT
A new study suggests that blue-enriched light exposure immediately before and during the evening meal may increase hunger and alter metabolism. Results show that blue-enriched light exposure, compared with dim light exposure, was associated with an increase in hunger that began 15 minutes after light onset and was still present almost two hours after the meal. Blue light exposure also decreased sleepiness and resulted in higher measures of insulin resistance.
Neuron tells stem cells to grow new neurons: First piece of new brain-repair circuit identified
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 07:20 AM PDT
Researchers have found a new type of neuron in the adult brain that is capable of telling stem cells to make more new neurons. Though the experiments are in their early stages, the finding opens the tantalizing possibility that the brain may be able to repair itself from within.
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Araptuny's triumph in Budapest a boost for Uganda's World Championship campaign next month
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UGANDA can comfortably enter a full complement of three athletes in the men's 3000m steeplechase at next month's IAAF World Athletics Championships in Moscow Russia. This after Jacob Araptuny led fellow Ugandans Benjamin Kiplagat, and Timothy Torotich in a rare victory over Kenyan rivals. It was Africa's highlight at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial meet in [...]
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In a sobering PSA for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a young boy at first appears to be having fun with his parents building an astronaut costume and spaceship.
The parents lovingly help him craft the ship and the costume, but as he heads out into the garden to get into it we start to see that this is only a fantasy -- the real situation at home is one of violence, and his way of escaping the trauma is to imagine himself as an astronaut, blasting off into space. The ads end with the words: "A dad is a son's first hero" after we see the boy cowering under a table with his spaceship toy as his parents fight.
For director Noah Conopask, the film is autobiographical. He commented in a statement: "The boy is me. I had to make it. Children look up to their parents. Even if they don't want to. I hope that I can inspire action in those who may be broken or hurt and are acting in this way. I hope I can stir them to look at themselves and recognize what it is doing to their child, their family and themselves."
The film aims to highlight that kids who witness abuse can suffer permanent changes to their personalities. In the U.S., one in 15 children are exposed to intimate partner violence each year, and 90% of these children are eyewitnesses to this violence.
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on Thursday Dec 15, 2016, Alex Jones made his last and final threat, see video below, and the next day he came out and announced (with fury) that he actually is going to move forward with the inevitable big lawsuits that we've all been waiting for, see video below.
Yes, he's not just taking on billionaire Jeff Bezos's Washington Post (worth $250 million), but Snopes as well, AND Facebook herself (worth $350 billion) - and he. is. pissed.
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This month, I celebrated the one year anniversary of the hashtag #DisabilityTooWhite. This hashtag created space for discussions targeted racism, lack of visibility, representation, erasure, and exclusion of disabled people of color within our community.
Since the hashtag went viral, such complex conversations have taken place both on and off social media. Our community is the largest in the country and world, and incredibly diverse. We will do ourselves a great disservice and disadvantage if that diversity is not reflected in our leadership, grassroot efforts, and among self-advocates. Every disabled voice, story, and experience matters, and it is time that we give opportunities for everyone in our community to be represented and validated.
These conversations, as emotionally charging and at times triggering as they are, has to occur so that we can progress as a community and as a movement. We cannot discuss achieving freedom and independence if only a handful are able to reach these ideals. "Nothing about us without us" is our rallying cry, but we will fall short if all of us are not included in the work being enacted to protect and expand our rights domestically and abroad.
Changing the status quo will be a challenge; there are many who will resist viewing intersected perspectives as equal as their own. There is resistance in our community to broach topics that are outside of disability, and we have to move beyond that kind of thinking. Forbidding other identities and experiences to be voiced provides a limited understanding of the world those who are multiple-marginalized live in. How can we tackle the issues of education if we fail to see how disabled students of color are affected by the school-to-prison pipeline? If we are going to address the high unemployment rate of disabled people, we must also shed light on why disabled minorities have higher rates than their white counterparts. Though one topic may be the centered focus, the various impacts has to be broken down when inequalities exist for certain intersections of identity.
As I like to say, advocacy and social justice work are not for the faint of heart. There will be times when you may have to stand/roll firmly in the truths you know must be given. In order for these complex conversations to bear the fruit that we are looking to harvest, we may be called to stand/roll out and stand/roll out alone. Every day, I see advocates stand/roll unapologetically so that all of us can be seen and heard, and the work they do is not easy. As I reflect on the anniversary of the hashtag, I remember how hard it was to meet such dissent, knowing what was receiving pushback were the realities myself and others endured. However, I also fully understood that the realities being shared were not the issue – the culture that has been cultivated for so long that these statements spoke against was the problem. Keeping that in mind strengthened my ability to continue doing this work, and I hope that others who meet opposition in their advocacy work are reminded of this, too.
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Gentleman's Box Subscription Review + Coupon – November 2017
Gentleman's Box is a monthly subscription box for men "providing the essential elements suited for today's gentleman." Every delivery follows their saying – Look Good. Feel Good. Be Good. – and their items will fall into these categories.
In addition to the monthly subscription, Gentleman's Box also offers a Tie of the Month box for $15 a month and a Sock of the Month box for $12 a month.
This is a review of the Monthly Subscription, $25 a month, box.
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The Subscription Box: The Gentleman's Box
The Cost: $25.00 a month
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Each month, you'll receive lifestyle, accessories, and fashionable pieces, all of which can be styled together or separately.
Each month also honors a famous gentleman. This month's theme is The Bearded Park Director and I believe they are honoring Nick Offerman, who played Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation!
This monthly booklet includes styling tips, editorials, stories, and information on every item in the box.
This month's booklet also includes some light reading material on No Shave Movember and how to give back on National Philanthropy Day, which is November 15th.
Now let's take a look at what's in this month's shipment!
Air Tailor Tie – Listed Value $30
I've received many ties so far from Gentleman's Box and I think this one is probably my favorite! The color scheme is perfect for year-round wear and the print is perfectly eye-catching and different from other floral ties I usually see. The 100% cotton material is thick and durable and just by the touch, you can tell it's of pretty good quality!
This tie is exclusive with the Gentleman's Box. They partnered with Air Tailor, which is a company that is an online tailor!
Air Tailor included a Sample Kit (free of cost) in the November Gentleman's Box to showcase how easy to use their service is to use – It's just 3 steps and I can definitely see myself using this!
Brooklyn Strong Tie Clip – Listed Value $16
I was unable to find this exact tie clip on their site, so the link above is to their similar accessories.
I was a little hesitant when I initially saw this tie clip; the color is a tad out of my comfort zone and something I wouldn't normally buy in the store. After seeing how well it pairs with the tie though, my mind has been changed and I'm really excited to wear these together!
Unlike the tie, I don't think I'll be wearing this clip year-round, but I think it will be perfect for the Spring and Summer months!
Brooklyn Strong Mustache Cufflinks – Listed Value $23
These mustache cufflinks are pretty comical and perfectly in the theme of this month's box! The quality seems to be pretty good and I'm very pleased with the navy color; I personally think they'd look cheap if they were black or some bright color like the tie clip. I don't think I'll be wearing these all the time but just on more on special occasions where appropriate.
Barnaby Shop Socks – Listed Value $12 USD
I was unable to find these socks on their site, so the link provided is to their current sock selection.
These polka dot socks are pretty simple, which I appreciate and will go with a wide range of different colored outfits! The socks themselves are very soft and just by the touch, you can tell they are of high quality.
My favorite part of the socks is this awesome button detail – I know that no one else will be able to see them, but I think it's a fun detail that makes them special and worth the price.
Oak & Stone Manicure Set – Listed Value $25
This is something every man needs in my opinion, a nice traveling manicure set! It can be used for facial and nails, just to ensure you're always looking your best! The quality of all pieces seem to be pretty good and the carrying case is quite eye-catching with the electric blue. This one is a definite winner for me!
Verdict: This is probably my favorite Gentleman's Box I've received thus far! All pieces this month shipment are extremely unique and of high quality. The value received in this month's box was about $106, which far exceeds the $25 + free shipping box cost! I'd suggest this box for any gentleman who is looking to up their accessory game with a new look every month!
To Wrap Up:
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes! "All orders placed on the last day of the month by 11:59 PM Pacific Time will start you with the current month's box."
Coupon – Use coupon code MSA5 to save $5 off of your first box!
Value Breakdown: At $25 for this box, here's what you are paying approximately per item:
- Tie: $7.08
- Tie Clip: $3.77
- Cufflinks: $5.42
- Socks: $2.83
- Manicure Set: $5.90
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For those who celebrate, Happy New Year! If your new start comes at midnight, all the best with that, too :).
I don't see midnight tonight as magical, or really different than any other midnight, just because the calendar flips a year. We don't celebrate it or do anything special on New Year's Eve or on New Year's Day. Life tomorrow will be much like it is today in every way. We can make our new starts every morning, or every noon, or every 2:47 a.m.. The important thing is that we recognize when we need to turn away from old things, and embrace the new - whenever we need to do so.
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
The Celebration
1 Samuel 18:5 "Whatever Saul asked David to do, David did it successfully. So Saul made him a commander over the men of war, an appointment that was welcomed by the people and Saul's officers alike."
The People celebrate the victory - and their new hero!
6 "When the victorious Israelite army was returning home after David had killed the Philistine, women from all the towns of Israel came out to meet King Saul. They sang and danced for joy with tambourines and cymbals.[a] 7 This was their song:
"Saul has killed his thousands,
and David his ten thousands!"
The Victory was a Personal Defeat for Saul. He is Fuming!
8 "This made Saul very angry. "What's this?" he said. "They credit David with ten thousands and me with only thousands. Next they'll be making him their king!" 9 So from that time on Saul kept a jealous eye on David."
Saul tries to kill the Hero of Israel
10 "The very next day a tormenting spirit[b] from God overwhelmed Saul, and he began to rave in his house like a madman. David was playing the harp, as he did each day. But Saul had a spear in his hand, 11 and he suddenly hurled it at David, intending to pin him to the wall. But David escaped him twice."
Saul, who has all the power, all the army - is afraid of David!
12 "Saul was then afraid of David, for the Lord was with David and had turned away from Saul. 13 Finally, Saul sent him away and appointed him commander over 1,000 men, and David faithfully led his troops into battle.
14 David continued to succeed in everything he did, for the Lord was with him. 15 When Saul recognized this, he became even more afraid of him. 16 But all Israel and Judah loved David because he was so successful at leading his troops into battle."
One of the oddest segments of history ensues.
Saul is truly bipolar at this point in his life.
He loves David/ He tries to kill David.
He promotes David/ He hates David.
He gives David his daughter as wife to reward David/ He later takes her away.
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Environment blog + Endangered species
In 2008 an archaeologist discovered crocodiles living in remote caves in Gabon. Now, genetics hint that these weird cave crocodilians may be in the process of evolving into a new species.
Conservationists see only one hope for the saola: a risky captive breeding programme
The Trocaz pigeon is a vital seed-disperser in one of the world's rarest forest ecosystems, but its taste for cabbage has put it in direct competition with humans. Guess who wins?
After photographing tigers and tapirs in one of Sumatra's least known wildernesses, an unlikely pair of conservationists are hoping to discover a hidden population of orangutans in high altitude forests – and who knows what else.
Without camera traps we would never be privy to two endangered species sparring in the remote Amazon rainforest.
Is the loss of a unique life form on Earth big news? Not according to most media outlets. But how can the public care about global mass extinction if they aren't even told about its victims?
As wildlife continues to decline around the world, conservation has become a bleak calling. Can a new Optimism Summit help reframe the mission to save life on Earth?
Abandoned with a bullet wound in a local shop, an orphaned orangutan named Didik is just one of thousands of victims of the ecological destruction of Borneo
At best, just 2,500 Indochinese leopards survive today across Southeast Asia. Poachers, snares and deforestation have eradicated them from 93% of their historic habitat. Can conservationists stop the bleeding before its too late?
Research shows the solenodon evolved more than 70 million years ago – in time to hang out with dinosaurs. But today these unique mammals face a barrage of threats including stray dogs, feral cats, invasive mongoose and deforestation.
Conservationists and law enforcement have struggled to catch the Walter Whites behind wildlife trafficking. But could some plastic eggs and GPS trackers change the game?
As the vaquita – the world's smallest porpoise – plunges toward extinction, scientists have a tough decision ahead of them: to attempt a super risky captive breeding programme or not?
Inspired by Cecil the lion, activists have begun an uphill struggle to convince Unesco to do for wildlife what it already does for places – and create World Heritage Species
Radical Conservation 'I wasn't contributing anything to saving our beautiful planet': from consumer magazine editor to frog conservationistNo longer happy working in media and advertising, Mea Trenor gave it all up to go back to school for zoology. Now she's racing to save an endangered frog from extinction – if only she can find it first.
Affluent Chinese are putting two Mexican species at risk due to demand for dried swim bladders. But will this year's Cites meeting on the wildlife trade force a crackdown?
In December, the world's nations agreed on an aggressive plan to combat climate change. But what, if anything, will the landmark Paris agreement do for thousands of species already under threat from global warming?


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The lights are on
Google unleashed its April Fool's gag a little early this year. But regardless, Google Maps going 8-Bit is simply too awesome.
As seen in the video below, Google Maps has an 8-bit version complete with Street View. "In our pursuit of new digital frontiers, we realized that we may have left behind a large number of users who couldn't access Google Maps on their classic hardware," the company said in a blog post. "Surprisingly, the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was unsupported, despite its tremendous popularity with over 60 million units sold worldwide."
If you want to check out Google Maps 8-bit, head over to the website and click on the "Quest" button the right-hand side.
"As the first NES cartridge to be released in nearly 18 years, we're working hard to make Google Maps 8-bit for NES available in the Google Store as soon as possible. A mobile version for Game Boy is also under development."
Thanks to everyone for the tip
Crap, I always seem to get typhoid by the time I reach Nevada.
I guess this is just a joke, but dang it I hope Google makes those cartridges...
That was so awesome
What a fantastic idea. Certainly made me laugh.
I hope they keep this!
I'm loving it!
What they don't mention in this article is that there are special monsters located on the maps. Good luck with finding one.
I have to import a famicom to use this?No fair...
Haha, thats awesome!! Looks like Minecraft took over the maps.
ahaha go on google
Does anybody else actually want this? It's just so awesome!
It would have been cool to have one of those prodcued for real, jajaja!
Pretty neat.
Its ghetto Pokemon...