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Fall+Frogs = Huge Bass
By Gary Rehbein
Fall is here in the North country. I feel it as I make my way down to the boat parked at the public landing boat dock. I have the added warmth of my jacket and have begun to were my pants as opposed to my traditional shorts and T-shirt. The leaves have begun their ceremonial change of color and much of the wildlife is preparing for the upcoming winter. For most people who enjoy the outdoors, this can be a very difficult time of year. They are often torn between time in the field hunting or the last days on the open water.
Being an angler first, it is an easy choice for me to wake up in the morning and grab the rod and reel before the shotgun or bow. I figure I will have more time to chase feathered fowl or deer at a later date. But, on this fine morning I will take advantage of one of my favorite fall bass patterns.
Over the past few years I have been keeping my frogg'n rods in the boat a little longer into the fall season. Bass will remain shallow for an extended period of time in the fall as much of the baitfish and other prey are still working within the shallow vegetation that is still alive and healthy. The natural light of the sun has significantly diminished, but some aquatic vegetation holds on well into the fall.
The main idea is that much of the thickest cover has died off. This gives anglers an opportunity to get back into places that 3 weeks ago were impossible to get through and fish. It also opens up access to fish allowing them to swim freely to search for food.
This pattern hinges significantly on the weather and current weather condition are a major factor when fishing frogs in the fall. The key for good fall frog fishing is a stable warming trend with overcast skies. It does not have to be hot and the vegetation does not need to be very thick, it just has to be present. Some of my best fall frogging patters have been over dead rice. The stocks remain under water, but above water you will see only a few sticking up every few feet apart.
Because the cover is reduced, overcast days will produce many more strikes than days that are abundantly sunny. Reduced cover equals extra light perpetration and pushes fish out deeper or make them very wary for anglers trying to get close enough for a cast. The fish are spooky in these instances.
Generally, I will focus on large flats, many of which I fished throughout the summer by flipping or pitching jigs into opening in the thick cover. Since then many of the vegetation has died off, except for the thickest patches. I will make repeated cast near these ambush points with two different types of frogs. One is a buzz style frog that makes a tremendous amount of commotion and also a traditional hollowed bodied frog.
I will use the same equipment as I do in the summer. My rod consists of a 7' heavy action rod, 65 pound test braid, and a high speed bait caster. I will use two different approaches in the fall for frog frenzy bass! I will cover water with a buzz style frog, any of the brand name fogs will work. Lately, I have been favoring the Strike King Rage Tail Toad and Yum Money Frog. I will use these to cover large flats, picking apart the remaining isolated cover. If I get a fish that blows up on the bait and will not commit, I will move on to the hollow bodied frog.
This is a standard soft, hollow bodied frog. These frogs are great for letting you bait sit near cover without moving it very much. This sit and wait technique is very effective for follow up strikes when they miss on their first attempt. This is very effective in the fall because they can see the frog clearly and often do not miss it sitting motionless. I will make a cast to where the fish blew up on my buzz frog. Once the bait settles on the water, I will give it a 10 second pause, following the pause I will twitch it ever so slightly, and then make another pause. Experiment with the pause times and let the fish determine how long you should wait between twitches.
The main point is that most people put their frog rod away far to early and miss out on some exciting, explosive frog fishing action. Extend you season, find lake that are extremely weed choked in the summer and now that fall is here you will have the opportunity to experience the a great bite that was impossible earlier in the summer months!
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Giant Bronzebacks on Muck
"Uncut Angling" Host/Guide Aaron Wiebe Talks Profile, Color and Scent For Big Smallies
A terrorist to bronzebacks, ace angler Aaron Wiebe fishes Trigger X soft plastics in ways that underscore his creativity as well as the versatility of the baits. Photo courtesy of St. Croix Rods
By Jim Edlund
25-year-old Aaron Wiebe is a self-described "professional fishing addict" who'd rather sleep in his truck than miss out on the morning bite—or sleep in his boat with a line in the water, for that matter, with a chance at a moonlit feeding window.
"I'm always going, going, going. I live on the water," says Wiebe.
Although Wiebe's been a fishing guide since age 16, these days his bag is chasing big fish on camera. His cyber show, "Uncut Angling," has become an overnight success due to the sheer number of big fish he catches on cue and the wildfire of social media burning through his clips.
And while the notches in his cane include several muskies in the 50-plus-inch class, dozens of "over 30" walleyes, leviathan lakers and sturgeon, Wiebe is quick to point out that he loves nothing better than a good smallie outing. "It sounds cliché, but it's true," says Wiebe. "Pound-for-pound, smallmouth bass are really hard to beat for a good knock-down-drag-out fight."
And more often than not, Wiebe's left hook is involves soft plastics. "From pre-spawn all the way through ice-up, smallies will eat grubs, craws, minnows, you-name-it, and nothing gets the job done more effectively than properly selected softbait," says Wiebe.
From day to day, that could mean anything from pitching Trigger-X Tubes to Flappin' Bugs, Swimming Grubs, Flappin' Craws or Minnows—all the way to bulkier profiles like the Trigger X 4-inch Hodad or 5-inch Little Moe.
"There are days when you've got to size up for bigger smallies," says Wiebe. "The same big bait, big fish principles utilized for many trophy fish in the toothy variety absolutely apply for smallmouths. You've got to make sure what you knock them on the head it packs a serious caloric punch. There are times when I'll Carolina-rig or football head jig deeper structure and they'll kill a Little Moe—same goes for the Hodad around wood and weed cover, or even 5-inch saltwater Trigger X Minnows in Herring, which has uncanny resemblance to a smelt at first glance and a bit of openwater probing will provide a heavy tournament bag of supporting bronze evidence," says Wiebe.
As a fisherman who spends the lion's share of his time in clear water smallmouth fisheries, Wiebe is a big proponent of matching lure color to forage.
"Color is my final consideration when combing a new or familiar body of water – all too often it can be the most important factor in the equation," says Wiebe. "A lot of times the age-old fly fishing adage of 'matching the hatch' can make the difference between a one or one-hundred fish day. As a rule of thumb, my fishing partner and I will throw contrasting color patterns to isolate the hottest pattern. One color has to 'night-and-day' outperform all others before we would ever consider throwing identical baits. All too often anglers quickly switch to what appears to be working based off of a bite or two, giving the fish only one option for the rest of the day.
"My cameraman Jay Siemens often juggles his camera duties with a sneaky line out the back of the boat that always has another color option. Regardless of all color theories, the fish will tell you what they want—day in and day out—and duplicating their forage in color, profile, and smell is often the win."
Smallmouth bass forage sources range from minnows and baitfish, to crawfish, gobies, and dragonflies—which just scratches the surface of a long list of land and water dwelling creatures they'll eat—so Wiebe wants his bait color and profile to match as many different forage patterns as possible.
New Trigger X colors do just that, plus offer the addition of specially formulated Ultrabite Aggression Pheromones that mimic the chemical signals given off by both predator and prey. From a fish's perspective, there are plenty of offensive smells from the out-of-water world, with something as simple as oils off an angler's hands perhaps taking top honors. With this in mind, Wiebe makes scent management a top priority in the boat.
"I've never used a slime towel in my entire life…wipe those fishy hands on your clothes or through your hair and get back to fishing. I'll often rinse my hands with a couple sprays from a bottle of Trigger X rejuvenator throughout the day to keep my scents masked…when a picky five pound smallmouth inspects a worm rigged weightless on 6 pound fluorocarbon, I'm winning with Trigger X as cologne."
Wiebe also knows that choosing the right stick and line is critical to success. "Completing your soft plastic attack with a proper outfit is something that you will appreciate immediately in comfort and shortly after in success," says Wiebe.
The young gun uses only St. Croix tournament "blues," but says comparable rods in the extremely affordable Mojo series are a very near substitute. He picks rods like the 7' 1" medium-power "plastics" model and the 6' 8" medium-light "finesse" model for incredible versatility in a huge range of soft-plastics rigging when coupled with 10 pound and 6 pound Sufix 832, respectively, for normal and lighter applications.
"Sufix 832 braid in the Neon Lime color is my favorite for its incredible handling and high visibility," Wiebe relates, "so much of bass fishing is a visual game and being able to see your line above and below the water gives an observant angler many advantages with sensing bottom contact and strikes.
"Sufix 832 can also be marked with a permanent marker, which helps for several depth management tricks. An 18-inch section of 6- to 10 pound Sufix Invisiline Fluorocarbon rounds out every one of my smallmouth outfits for stealth and standing up to the abuse of abrasive underwater structure, including that found on the jawline of a bass.
"I'm a big fan of the new Trigger X colors," says Wiebe. "They're exactly what a lot of us have been waiting for, stuff like the new pumpkin variations that do well to match different crayfish color phases and Bluegill, which also serves as a killer goby imitation."
When asked to pick his one desert-island smallie color, Wiebe paused for a second, "Muck. I think they really hit it with this color. It represents multiple forage options. I know, it sounds strange, but we catch a lot of bronzebacks on Muck!"
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Hold on Tight
Shallow cover like reeds, rushes, and other "junk" vegetation will often hold largemouth.
By Mike Frisch
While largemouth bass can be found in various water depths, one very exciting place to catch them from is shallow cover. Not only is the hand to hand combat necessary to muscle bass from the shallows enjoyable, but it also can lead to some of the year's biggest, baddest largemouth. Here are some tips to use if you decide to head to the jungle in search of the big boys this summer!
Shallow cover like reeds, rushes, and other "junk" vegetation will often hold largemouth. One key to putting the most fish in the boat is to look for irregularities, or changes,within the vegetation. Any pockets or holes in the weeds will often hold bass. Other good changes include the inside and outside edges of vegetation,as well as changes in the types of vegetation found within a "weed patch."
A good way to develop a fishing pattern is to fish as many possible fish-holding spots within vegetation and make mental note of where bites come from. Often, a pattern will emerge that can easily be duplicated when moving from weed patch to weed patch. For example, if I catch several bass from the outside edge of one pencil reed bank, I can often go to other reeds and catch fish from the outside edges there too.
A great way to target shallow cover is by pitching a standard"jig and pig" combination. My favorite jig is a 3/8- or 5/8-ounce black & blue Jungle Jig tipped with a similarly colored chunk trailer. Jungle Jigs, with their weedless design and premium hooks, are perfect for penetrating heavy cover and pulling out the big bass that live there.
A key to this style fishing is using heavy line on a quality heavy action rod/reel combination. I use 50-pound Bionic Bass Braid spooled on a Lew's Speed Spool Tournament Baitcaster reel fished on a Carbon X C5 model heavy action rod. The braided line gives me the power needed to hook a big bass and horse him from heavy cover. The rod and reel combination allow me to quickly and accurately make lots of productive pitches and, is also very light so I can fish a big bait all day without undue fatigue.
If you want to experience some end-of-the day fatigue because you hooked and fought a bunch of big bass this spring and summer, head to the heavy cover, use some of the suggestions provided, and hang on!
Mike Frisch is a western Minnesota fishing guide. Visit his website at www.fishinwithfrisch.com
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Twitch and Pause for Smallmouth Hogs
Casting suspending bodybaits for brute bronzebacks is the perfect year-round ploy
By Mitch Eagan
Cast. Reel. Stop. Twitch and pause. Twitch, twitch. Pause. The rhythm of your retrieve is limited only to what your brainwaves can beckon.
A smallmouth bass in proximity takes note of your bodybait suspended motionless in the water column. You make another sharp, downward rip of the rod tip and the lure scurries askew and stops. Sunlight reflects from it like the beam of a spotlight echoing off a mirror. As slack line is reeled in the fish erects its dorsal fin, spins, flares its gills and attacks what it thinks is dinner. The wallop is so powerful it torques your wrist.
Soft plastics that imitate critters crawling along bottom fill the majority of tackle totes of smallmouth aficionados. And that's okay because crawfish and aquatic insects make up the majority of a smallmouth's diet. But contrary to popular bass beliefs, fishing low and slow with creepy-crawlies isn't always the finest bass catching methodology. Minnows and young-of-the-year fishes are equally as sought after as smallies hunt them down just as doggedly.
Casting suspending bodybaits for brute bronzebacks and retrieving them with a tug and purposeful lull is the perfect year-round ploy for emulating the finned fishes big bass eat. It's not just the lure's action, but lack thereof that entices bass to whack them no matter the marauder's mood.
Still Newsworthy
Casting suspending baits for smallmouths isn't "alert the media" news. Back in the late 1970's it was realized that lures that didn't float or sink, but hung right in the water column when paused were often smacked more often than those worked with a steady retrieve.
Back in the early days of this revelation, anglers would bore holes in the bellies of Rapala Original Minnows, slide the prescribed mass of lead weights in so the lure would suspend as perfectly horizontal as possible, then close up the gaps with epoxy and touch up the paint. It was a time consuming task but well worth the effort. As word spread of the suspending bait's effectiveness, the soon-to-be-doctored floating balsa lures started disappearing off store shelves.
Since that formative era, companies like Rapala began mass producing bodybaits that suspended without needing a handyman. And the baits have come a long way; most are now molded from plastic, have weight-transfer systems for long-distance casting and to keep the lure from spinning and tangling midair; and come in every imaginable shape, size and color.
The Rapala Husky Jerk persists as the benchmark suspending bodybait. It casts long and rattles, literally, the cages of smallmouth bass. Comes in every size and finish to match your neighborhood hatch, too.
Seasonal Suppression
One misnomer still stuck in the minds of small-jaw fanatics is that suspending bodybaits only work when fish are foraging below a lake's façade during the coldwater periods of pre-spawn and late fall – nothing could be further from the truth. While the lures do shine during these periods, suspending bodybaits work anytime and anywhere smallmouth swim.
Freshwater fish are truly cold blooded. This means their body temperature duplicates the surroundings; smallmouth bass, included. In coldwater fish not only won't, but cannot catch up to a lure fished too aggressively. Besides that, the very forage these lures are imitating are also lethargic and unable to dash away from predators.
When water temperatures are in the 40s and 50s, the lure should move less and park longer; sometimes sitting still up to 30 seconds between twitches. As water temperatures warm, however, the rip of the rod tip can become more erratic and with tighter intervals between twitches. By the time water temps reach 70 you can entirely eradicate the pauses, your rod tip continuously snapping and the lure endlessly darting to and fro – this versus a steady retrieve.
Overall, no matter the season, the key to success boils down to varying the twitch and pause until you get hit. The hard part is remembering exactly what speed and pause time worked so as to repeat it...
Match Game
To evoke the correct lure action takes a rod and line that matches the task at hand.
Rods, whether spinning or baitcasting, should be on the long side; up to 7 feet to cast lures extended distances. (The waters smallies swim are often very clear and long casts away from the boat or shore are necessary). The rod should be medium-action, yet with a soft tip – the medium power of the midsection and butt for muscle to work the lure and set the hook; the forgiving tip section aiding in casting the lure without it somersaulting in the air. St. Croix, for example, has designed a 6-foot 8-inch "jerkbait" rod in the Legend Tournament Bass series explicitly for this technique.
Using the right line, too, is essential in making the lure come alive. It should have little or no stretch, yet be soft enough to cast like a demon. 10- to 17-pound-test Sufix 832 is where it's at. The dense property of fluorocarbon, too, such as found on Sufix Castable Invisiline 100% Fluorocarbon in the same pound test is a suitable alternative for twitching suspending baits. Both superline and fluorocarbon are sensitive and even the lightest hits can be felt telegraphed through the line, rod and into your hand.
Anywhere, Any Place, Anytime
Minnows and young-of-the-year fishes are equally as sought after as bottom dwellers – smallies will hunt them down like CIA operatives. And suspending bodybaits, which emulate baitfish, work wonders anywhere smallmouth wander, whether that be a natural lake, reservoir, river or Great Lake.
The key to using bodybaits is varying the action and amount of time between moves. That, and use equipment that makes the lure come alive. And don't forget: These lures will catch brute bronzebacks year-round no matter what others may say.
Mitch Eagan is an outdoor writer and photographer who hunts, fishes and lives within the mosquito-infested cedar swamps of Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
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Methodology is the corner stone of good scientific practice and a sound training in methodology will be essential for your professional future. There are however many different philosophies, approaches and techniques, many of them highly specialized; new approaches are proposed and practice evolves over time.
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The Urban Development Ministry on Thursday, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, announced that it is planning to generate compost and electricity from solid municipal solid waste.
Urban development minister M. Venakaiah Naidu said:
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers will soon bring a proposal before cabinet to provide market Development sale of city compost to farmers.
The minister said that tariff rates are being finalized that would help "waste to energy market" sustain in the market. It should be noted that the waste generated electricity is costlier than hydel and thermal energy since the cost of maintenance of these plants is higher than coal and hydel projects. This move will also enhance the income of the money crunch municipalities.
The Ministry has sent notices to all Delhi-based electricity providers to include the waste energy projects in their service.The ministry also said that the compost generated from the waste will be given to farmers at subsidized rates.
It has been a full year since the launch of Prime Minister Modi's pet project last year and the fact that Government plans to produce power and Electricity from solid waste is another stellar inclusion under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers will soon bring a proposal before Cabinet to provide Market Development Assistance on sale of city compost to farmers. Ministry of Power is in the process of amending the Electricity Act 2003 to enable mandatory purchase of power generated from municipal solid waste. (Source – The Hindu)
The government is facing criticism on falling behind the yearly target of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. On the issue of criticism, Mr. Naidu said that one year is not enough to realize these targets and it needs to target the mind and policies to bring about some crucial changes on the ground.
He is happy that now people has started to respond with increased awareness. This Swachh Bharat mission aims to provide 2.5 lakhs community toilets and 2.6 public toilets by 2019.
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I have a hard bulge in my front pocket. When I see something exiting, I love to get my hand into my pocket and get the object of my desire out to play with it.
The result are moments frozen in time, some I find worth suspending on magnetic containment.
oh my, don´t you have a wicked mind...
Shots are resized and might be post processed to give you an idea what I saw when I took them.
|I finally tracked down the Yodeling Stick Insect from the Garden of Five Surprises - click for full size
after the rain
focus spot, slow sync flash, shot with super macro and an stretched arm to reach, then cropped, 50% resized, sharpening +10
Wide angle of Trufa (rescued from the pound)
shiny colors
Oh, and I asked the 3 boys about the underwear thing, and all 3 assured me that, YES. Makes sense for me too, since they have not the little bag in front to keep the wind from blowing it all the way up like the people have who are wearing a kilt.
unfortunately there comes a time when even sex does not sell anymore.
oh what a pig she is... we are so ashamed
yah man authentic from Africa! - What do you mean: printed in China???
still no takers - I guess doubling the original price and then slashing it on a big banner in half did not work ...
dreaming of one last voyage
bring more tourists...
Went for a little walk and got inspired by this scene. In pp (post processing) after removing the color by 40% it started to look like an old timey foto, so I added a frame around to make it look even more so.
waiting for hungry humans
Coming back from my Sunday flea market visit I found these guys having fun at a super market.
In every shot just one figure was slightly turned.
don´t kick the baby
party at the Spiderman family - or - got your nose
The funny thing with quick snap shots is that at home you see what your really all captured. So on a closer inspection of the Spiderman dance group I got a flashback into the Steven Seagal part of the onion movie.
here the originals (just resized) you see the potential you have with some post processing
sparkle sparkle little tw... uh car
no, Toto - you are not in LaLa Land
deutsches Bäckerhandwerk
no, we are not a third world country, see all the first world prices we have for everything.
you are never too old for a fancy sports car. (this one came with a beefcake driver on the side)
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Cancer-sniffing artificial noses on the anvilFebruary 28th, 2009 - 5:08 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 28 (ANI): Duke University researchers are decoding the way peoples noses recognize scents a development that will lay the groundwork for a future of cancer-sniffing artificial noses.
In an experiment, researchers tested hundreds of receptor gene types found in human and mouse noses, reports National Geographic News.
Scientists were able to figure out which receptors respond to which odor molecules and translate the smells into brain signals by inundating the receptors with odors.
Unlocking this interface would show how the brain recognizes and reacts to different smells.
"We used many different types of [odorus] chemicals, from strawberries to garlic, and these chemicals have specific structure. [We asked] what kinds of receptors are activated by each?" said study co-author Harumi Saito of Duke University.
"Only three receptor types facilitate all of color vision," said geneticist Joel Mainland of the Duke University Medical Center, whose findings will appear in tomorrow''s issue of the journal Science.
"For human smell you have 400 [receptors], so it becomes a very complex system to decode, the expert added.
Avery Gilbert, author of What the Nose Knows: The Science of Scent in Everyday Life, added that "the big problem is lining up which odor molecules go with which receptors. It''s as if you have a pile of locks and a pile of keys and you"ve got to find out which key goes to each lock."
Knowing how different receptors recognize odors could help produce artificial noses able to sniff out scents from cancer to bombs. (ANI)
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The City
Santa Monica is a city west of downtown Los Angeles. Santa Monica Beach is fringed by Palisades Park, with views over the Pacific Ocean. The storied Santa Monica Pier is home to the Pacific Park amusement park, historic Looff Hippodrome Carousel and Santa Monica Pier Aquarium.
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Santa Monica offers a blend of urban energy, beach town atmosphere, world-class oceanfront hotels and a glorious Pacific Ocean setting that make it one of National Geographic's Top 10 Beach Cities in the World. Top attractions include the iconic Santa Monica Pier and Third Street Promenade, as well as numerous restaurants, shopping and cultural attractions that have attracted celebrities for decades.


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Vancouver Tray
Teroforma collaborated with London-based designer Yoni Alter to create a collection of cocktail trays that bring his celebrated City Shapes artwork off the gallery wall and into the hands of stylish globetrotters who call the world home. Alter's minimalist sensibility combines with a sophisticated colour palette and a unique graphical perspective which proposes a new interpretation of the cityscapes that surround us.
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If you have children, odds are fairly in favour of finding yourself at a waterpark at some stage in their lives. You might love them, you might hate them, but either way, you're going anyway so you might as well make the most of it. Let me share with you my top tips to get the very best out of your visit. Forewarned is forearmed, after all. Continue reading 6 tips to survive a waterpark with kids
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Thought I was turning into my mother there for a sec
Some people say that all women end up turning into their mother at some stage. I've never believed that's true. Until I found myself one day last week kneeling down in the middle of Dunnes and insisting that the small boy whip off his t-shirt so I could try a few tops on him. Continue reading Thought I was turning into my mother there for a sec
A better person
My baby was 5 recently.
A whole half a decade.
The time has flown by but of course, like every parent, I can barely remember what life was like without him.
I look at him now – so tall, so grown up, so articulate, so funny, so capable of pushing my buttons at a moment's notice – and realise how enriched my life has become since he came into it. Continue reading A better person
Working parent not "working mother"
It's been more than a little bit quiet on the blog here for the past few months and I apologise! I've a whole bunch of posts in drafts but I've struggled to find the time to polish them up for you.
I've a good reason though – I hope! I got myself a new job there a while ago which I'm just loving. It's completely changed my lifestyle and my outlook. It's given my career a whole new lease of life and I'm really excited about that. But it makes blogging hard. (Just joining up the dots for you there!) Continue reading Working parent not "working mother"


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That question was posed to me by someone who saw that short clip of Atty. Midas Marquez that has been circulating in Facebook recently, and if memory serves me right, there were (as of last count) more than 20 people who have shared that video as well on their own Walls.
The completion of that question, of course, is "Is He Gay?"
I wouldn't know. I don't know him. And it's none of my business.
What I find odd is how quickly this video shifted the public's focus on him as a spokesperson of the Supreme Court into the alleged poster boy for the "atengs". (Approximated by the slang "sistahs".)
Here is the video that sparked the wagging tongues (courtesy of youtube.com).
Suddenly, everyone has to know if he's gay.
Which brings me to the point that has always struck me as illogical and unscientific, but in the minds of most people (not just Filipinos), serves as "definite proof" that a man is gay.
One's actions/mannerisms are supposed to "betray" your true sexual orientation. "Common knowledge" dictates that if you qualify for any of the items below, you must "be one."
He eats his salad with a knife and fork. Gay.
Uses an umbrella walking to work. No doubt there.
Listens to jazz, and specifically female jazz singers. Gayville.
Talks softly, and places hands on hips. Gay as Lady Di.
All the while, we are conveniently forgetting one salient - obviously not to the majority - fact: actions and mannerisms are culturally determined and subsequently labeled as "masculine" and "feminine". (This is such a throwback to the social science courses I had in college.) And the underlying truth that everyone just denies outright is that, from a scientific perspective, there is no truth whatsoever for one's mannerisms serving to determine one's sexual orientation.
The ONLY thing that matters, where this topic is concerned, is "to which sex are you sexually attracted to?" And for all intents and purposes, Atty. Marquez has publicly shown himself to be married - to a woman - and having children, which, in the same cultural context in which he is thought of now as being gay, would make him as straight as a ruler.
My friend persisted, "But what if he really is?"
If he is gay, he shouldn't be forced to come out. I am not a fan of forcible outings, the reasons for which are varied. No one should ever be forced to do things they aren't ready for, certainly not one which has the potential for untold and horrible repercussions, something that straight people will never have to ponder because no such fate await those who are indubitably heterosexual.
I told my friend that it is a moot discussion, as only Marquez himself knows himself to answer that question. Everyone one else is ridiculing him for something that we all, at turns, have done in our own lives: acted contrary to what we have been expected to. It is this weight of cultural expectation that I find utterly fascinating because even at the expense of personal freedom, most of us would rather succumb to "what they want" rather than to celebrate our individuality.
No wonder the word "sheep" has always been thrown around in this context.
Oh, and speaking of science, here's an article you may find very interesting: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-big-questions/201106/homophobic-men-most-aroused-gay-male-porn
Even though the title is self-explanatory, here's the Cliff Notes version: If you're homophobic, chances are, you're gay yourself. Well, the one part of you that is aroused says that, even if you verbally lie.
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The rules are:
1. Open a document or file folder.
2. Click on the fifth folder.
3. Click on the fifth photo.
4. Post the photo and describe it.
5. Tag five other bloggers for the Meme.
The lady found this photo in her 'scenery' folder. The photo was taken a few days ago on one of those days when you are sure it will start raining any minute. Or, maybe not.
The lady told me that the human beans often "see" things in clouds and I wondered if cats can see stuff.
Yup. Heh, heh.
The five bloggers we are tagging for this Meme are:
Fin from Housecat Confidential
Abby and Stygia at T'abby Normal & The Stygian Panther
Tuck from Mr. Tuck's Neighborhood
**Franklin, Dobby, and Tasha over at Mishkat
Victor of Victor the Vampire Kitty


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A lot of the pictures I have to share are taken on/from the dock house, so here is a picture to help your eyes get oriented to other shots. Although you can't see it in this picture, the Register's home is behind the trees that are right behind this dock house. The downstairs part of this structure is screened in and has a complete kitchen.
This is the dock house from the front yard of the house.
Noah turned many a flip off this diving board.
The paddle boat provided great exercise and a way to tour the entire pond (really LARGE pond).
Sunday, September 10, 2006
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Do people have the attention span of a goldfish?
Are you afraid that technology has taught us all to live in a fast multi-tasking world so that your customers and stakeholders have 'the attention span of a goldfish'?
Don't worry. Just because many of us multitask while watching movies, that doesn't mean that we can't pay attention when we have a goal to achieve. This is a nice infographic from Google on how people pay attention, by leaning forward, or leaning back. Whether someone 'leans forward' mode or 'leans back' mode depends on their goals at the time. *
Six ways to gain attention in lean-forward mode
We have put together an infographic summarising the lessons we have learned about how to attract the attention of customers and stakeholders in 'lean forward mode'. It comes from our own work researching information and from behavioural economics, information designers and information psychologists. The six ways to gain attention are:
- Design the layout of your message for the eye
- Start with new or novel information, as long as it is relevant right now.
- Write about them not you.
- Start with something easy.
- Vary the layout as a way of signalling new information.
- Use everyday language.
For those of you who want to know where this advice comes from and how to apply it – use our infographic below:
Thank you for your attention! Susan Bell Research has decades of experience and lots of personal interest in helping our clients communicate effectively. Contact Sue to start a conversation.
* https://www.thinkwithgoogle.com/advertising-channels/video/consumer-attention-myths-metrics/?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Think&utm_content=brand-video-20180105
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Northern Cape DestinationsLoeriesfontein, Upper Karoo
Loeriesfontein may be a small town in the sparsely populated South African province of the Northern Cape, but it has plenty in the way of natural beauty and tourist attractions to offer its visitors. This little town is situated in the Hantam region, 120 kilometres from Brandvlei. Other nearby towns include Nieuwoudtville and Calvinia.
It is situated in a basin and surrounded by the beautiful mountain ranges of the Northern Cape. The south-western part of the town is part of the Namaqualand, known the world over for its proliferation of wild flowers during the South African spring time. People flock from all corners of the globe to experience the natural loveliness of about 4 000 different flower species.
This town plays an important role in the sheep farming and salt mining industries of South Africa.
The Quiver Tree Forest is one of the largest of its kinds in the world, and can be found in Loeriesfontein. These plants are also known as Aloes and can grow to a height of up to four metres. They live for hundreds of years and they are medicinally and culturally important for local cultures.
Loeriesfontein is also the proud home of one of the worlds only two windmill museums. This is called the Fred Turner Museum, and it showcases 27 assembled windpumps.


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Facility Access
The University Imaging Centers are accessible by card access at all locations. Each trained user that needs access to the facility must have an authorized card. Your UCard can be lock-encoded to gain access to the University Imaging Centers facilities, and its equipment.
Cancer & Cardiovascular Research Building (CCRB) Access
How to obtain card access to University Imaging Centers CCRB resource areas.
Email Jason Mitchell with the following information:
1) Area of access requested
- CCRB 1-250/1-260 suites for small animal imaging, including Leica SP5 multi photon, IVIS 100, Bruker Xtreme and Vevo 2100 ultrasound, Siemens Inveon µPET/CT. ("InVivo imaging" access)
- CCRB 1-220 suites for University Imaging Center microscopes and Thermo Fisher Supply Center ("Cell" access)
2) Training requirements
- To use any of the University Imaging Centers resources you MUST be trained by University Imaging Center staff. Indicate if you have been trained, or would like to schedule training.
- Access for Life Technologies Supply Center does not require University Imaging Center training and can be submitted by Jason Mitchell. Contact Samantha Young for Life Technologies Supply Center questions and product access.
3) Required UCard information
- The Ucard number is a 17-digiit number; only the last 11-digits need to be submitted. Enter N/A if unknown. Read more about Ucard components here.
- You'll also need your Smartcard number which is located on the back side of your Ucard; it's the first 5 or 6 yellow numbers, printed in the upper-right corner.
Jackson Hall (JH) Access
Please read all u-card access information before e-mailing the request.
- To use any of the University Imaging Centers resources you MUST be trained by University Imaging Center staff. Indicate if you have been trained, or would like to schedule training.
* If you change P.I.
* If you do not use the u-card within a year.
* If you leave the University.
* If P.I. request it.
* If you do not follow lab policies.
Please e-mail Guillermo Marques the following information to request UIC access:
Principal Investigator Name (P.I.).
Building your lab is located.
Your Name (as written on your card).
Student/Staff I.D. Number (first number on u-card).
U-card Number (last 11 digits following 60XXXX from the second number on card).
Smart Card Number (first 5-6 yellow number on back of card by magnetic strip if there).
An e-mail address is required for all individuals requesting access.
Indicate if you have u-card access to 717 Delaware, CCRB, Jackson, MCB, NHH,
TRF/LRB, or WMBB.
IACUC Protocol Number (if requesting access to the UIC Biosafety Area).
Indicate what access you need:
* U-card access to UIC (Lab only)
* U-card access through 5th floor skyway between Jackson and NHH for animal transport.
* Key code access to UIC Biosafety Area (Animal In Vivo Imaging or Multiphoton Confocal)
Note: Remember to supply an IACUC protocol number for access to the UIC Biosafety Area.
Supply a 4-6 digit number you would like to use for your key code.
The process will take 1-3 days. Contact the University Imaging Centers if you do not have access beyond that period.
Snyder Hall (SH) Access
- To use any of the University Imaging Centers resources you MUST be trained by University Imaging Center staff. Indicate if you have been trained, or would like to schedule training.
The University Imaging Centers does offer after hours access to our users. This access may be granted to those seeking time on our equipment outside standard hours of operation.
If you're interested in after hours access please download the After Hours Access Form, fill it out, and return it to a University Imaging Center staff member at the facility you'll be working in.
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It was another amazing experience to be part of The Internet Society to IETF meeting Fellowship program which was held in Dallas, Texas, USA on March 2015, we had an intensive week full of knowledge and technology!.
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It was another amazing experience to be part of The Internet Society to IETF meeting Fellowship program which was held in Dallas, Texas, USA on March 2015, we had an intensive week full of knowledge and technology!.
I was sent by Wataniya Mobile Palestine to implement a technical project in London for a one-week mission, here I'm documenting my experience, knowing that the project is a little bit confidential so I'm gonna focus on my personal story!.
First of all; I asked my company to book my tickets two days earlier to have some fun in Edinburgh, Scotland!.
I had the privilege of attending ICANN51 event last October in Los Angeles as a fellow from Palestine, it was an amazing experience where I gained much knowledge, made new connections and friends from all over the world and had lots of fun, here I'm documenting the whole story & I hope that everyone benefits!. Continue reading
Here I'm back with a new experience and adventure where I've been to Amsterdam for a couple of training courses organized by RIPE NCC and during my stay I made two trips to Berlin and Paris.
Today I'm gonna document my best experience ever which is my recent Business & Pleasure trip to the USA!.
First of all, I was really looking to visit and explore the USA, very enthusiastic to make it, but on the other hand I had some concerns such as the time difference, first entry to the USA, long flight to get there, safety concerns, driving and last but not least my first name issue!. Continue reading
It's midnight and I'm lost in Moscow City! I'm supposed to find the hotel just couple of meters away from the train station! nothing here..I'm confused, walking alone, pulling my luggage and it's getting rainy! No mobile data, no one to call and all the bad thoughts are coming to my mind,! 15 minutes later; the hotel is just a head of me! Sigh, Thank god, I'm in the right place but I turned right instead of left after getting out from the station.
Well, it's been a while since my last post !, I know I'm not that active blogger, the story that I just like to write down the important things or experiences that I face, mainly for memory; so I can refer back for my topics anytime and certainly to share them with friends, family and everyone else.
Now, I'm gonna highlight on my 1st visit to Dubai/UAE, I've been there in July 2012 for around one week as I attended the "Implementing Cisco QoS" training course at FastLane training center.


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United States Institute for Peace: A Prototype for Interaction
Brian Healy, Author
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) was signed into law in 1984 by President Reagan. The Institute's origins, however, date to the earliest days of the Republic, when drafters of the Constitution first debated the idea of a National Peace Institute. Its mission is to "strengthen the nation's capabilities to promote the peaceful resolution of international conflicts. A prominent site was chosen for the Institute at the corner of 23rd Street and Constitution Avenue directly across from the Lincoln Memorial.
The focus of the competition will be limited to the design of an Entryway and Conference Center at the corner of 22nd and Constitution. The center will provide access to the site and serve as the link between the public and private roles of the USIP. It will also house the primary meeting areas for the Institute and include support areas such as a cafeteria, seminar rooms, conference rooms and media access.
The primary aspiration of this competition is to design a new prototype for interaction. It should include the interaction between people and; history; mythology; nationality; the city; the site; the building; the building components; the public; the Institute of Peace; and the people who look toward the Institute for assistance. It should be designed to stand in isolation as well as to suggest the future evolution of the site.
Participating Schools:
Arizona State University
The Boston Architectural Center
McGill University
Rhode Island School of Design
Southern California Institute of Architecture
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I decided to do another "behind the scenes" blog today. There are so many little tricks and quick fixes that have to happen for everything to go over the airwaves "flawlessly". I always get a kick out of things people come up with to compensate for imperfections. It's no secret that we have some very tall guys on the news team and some…well…not so tall meteorologists. ƒº How do we make up for that so everyone looks to be the same height? Well, under every short meteorologist you'll find a fancy wooden box with carpet on top for traction. We wouldn't want anyone sliding off during a newscast, although that would make for great TV! We have a very unique name for these contraptions; they are referred to as, "a box."
Now at some news stations, anchors or meteorologists stand on phonebooks. We however, have some handy people on staff who have built different boxes for different anchors for different locations in the studio. Of course on the weather wall, none of us use boxes. They just adjust the camera to make us look average height. However, weather pod shots and any shots with other anchors require a bit of a height boost for some of us. High heels also make a difference. The higher the heel the shorter the box needs to be, and sometimes a stiletto can eliminate a box all together. While at the news desk, the chairs are always adjusted according to height. If you look closely in some of the wide shots during the newscasts you'll notice Amanda Taylor standing on a box next to Kelly Ogle. You will never see Christina Eckert on the set when she's not standing on a box. That girl is a whopping 5' 2"! Also, anyone who stands next to Carl Torp ends up on a box. So next time you watch a newscast see if you can tell who's tall and who's slightly vertically challenged. Do you think I stand on a box? What about Gary?
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I started my journey in photography when I was 15. I cant really remember what sparked my interest. I just remember telling my parents on the drive home from somewhere that I wanted to get into photography. I remember them looking at each other with that "Wait, really?" expression on their faces. Of course, when I first started, I had no idea what I wanted to take pictures of really and I definitely did not plan on making a career out of it. So I spent a lot of time out in the woods or exploring abandoned buildings taking pictures with my friend's Jake and Gant, who were also into photography. The years went by and I started taking photography more seriously. I worked in two different portrait studios. The first of which, was a high school senior portrait studio run by David Aldridge. David taught me classical lighting techniques. Working in a studio with flash systems was something completely new to me and I am so thankful I had the chance to learn from him. The second studio was a commercial photography studio. I was shooting and assisting on huge productions creating marketing material for restaurants, jewelry stores, and department stores. From there I started working the music industry as a photo journalist. While I mostly photographed bands and musicians for magazines, I also spent time on the road photographing the behind the scenes life of musicians. I never thought in a million years that I would ever end up photographing weddings. I always heard about how stressful they were and weddings always seemed to be kind of the black sheep of the photography industry. So here we are now, 2 years after shooting my first wedding. I am so thankful I have been able to share this journey with one of my best friends, Jacob Reynolds. As some of you know, Jacob was my second photographer and is now my trusty Video counterpart. I have had the time of my life shooting these weddings and getting to know people before, during, and after they tie the knot and say "I do". As a photographer, I am always striving to create photographs that tell a story, or tug at your emotions (Happy or sad), and ultimately, provide great people with something they can look at and love. 2016 was a monumental year for me and I am looking forward to 2017. I am looking forward to the challenges, the growth and the success both in my business as well as my talents as an artist. - Cheers!
Here are some of my favorite photos from this past year. Enjoy.
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"The voyage of discovery is not seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes" ~ Marcel Proust
Chi N Di Productions provides services in events, administration and projects.
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There is no area we are not familiar with from film festivals, photo exhibitions, concerts, commercials, office management, cultural events, workshops to private events.
We strive to continue to enjoy the journey of assisting with events, administrational tasks, creating concepts and collaborating on various projects. Most important to give our clients a great experience.
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"If I had a hammer,
I'd hammer in the morning,
I'd hammer in the evening,
All over this land."
The folk song in the 1960s became an anthem for equality and justice. The hammer in the song was a metaphor for the power to promote justice and equality. It was a song of sacrifice, of struggle and of hope.
It's the kind of song that embodies the mission and goal of Women Build, the popular Habitat for Humanity tradition that helps provide affordable, adequate housing for rent-burdened female heads of households and single parents.
Too often women heading their households struggle mightily and make untold sacrifices to keep their families intact and secure a decent place to live.
Through Women Build events, women from all walks of life are coming together to build Habitat for Humanity homes across the U.S. and around the Pensacola area.
Woman Build challenges women to address the problem of substandard housing in the U.S. and become a part of the solution. The projects provide an opportunity for women to feel comfortable learning skills they might not otherwise have to the chance to learn.
The third annual Women Build in Pensacola kicks off at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at So Gourmet Kitchenry, 407-D South Palafox Street.
It starts with a group of builders — and the family who will buy the first home built — shining a spotlight on Pensacola Habitat's important initiative to bring more women into fold to expand access to affordable homeownership in this community.
The National Women Build Week in 2015 celebrated its seventh year with some 15,000 women volunteering at more than 300 events across the country to build more than 2,500 homes.
Women Build is also working with nongovernment organizations in developing countries to assist them in bringing the full rights of homeownership to women.
Pensacola Habitat has organized 126 builders and 11 teams to raise $72,000 to construct a home for a local family.
The money to cover the cost of building the home will be raised between the date of the Women Build kickoff celebration on Thursday, and the campaign deadline on Oct. 7. The actual construction of the home runs from Oct. 15 through Oct. 22.
Woman Build encourages women to give back to their community, which in the long run helps Pensacola Habitat make a difference in the lives of low-income families and single parents seeking the American Dream of owning a home.
In Escambia County, 25 percent of families with a female head of household live in poverty, and 35 percent of them have children under the age of 28 in the home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
The main goal of Women Build is not meant to exclude men, but to include more women who may not always feel confident or comfortable volunteering at what is often a male-dominated construction site.
This project highlights women for various professions and honors the hard-working women who work in construction trades, while providing a family with a place of their own to call home.
"This initiative is important because it will allow Pensacola Habitat to build one more home for one more family," said Siobhan Gallagher, Women Build Leadership team member. "It brings many local women into the dialogue of the importance of community development. The feeling of strength and empowerment that comes with knowing that we built a home together is incredible."


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The Seven Tablets of the History of Creation.
The First Tablet
1. When in the height heaven was not named,
2. And the earth beneath did not yet bear a name,
3. And the primeval Apsû, who begat them,
4. And chaos, Tiamat, the mother of them both,—
5. Their waters were mingled together,
6. And no field was formed, no marsh was to be seen;
7. When of the gods none had been called into being,
8. And none bore a name, and no destinies [were ordained];
9. Then were created the gods in the midst of [heaven],
10. Lahmu and Lahamu were called into being […].
11. Ages increased, […],
12. Then Anshar and Kishar were created, and over them […].
13. Long were the days, then there came forth […]
14. Anu, their son, […]
15. Anshar and Anu […]
16. And the god Anu […]
17. Nudimmud, whom his fathers [his] begetters […]
18. Abounding in all wisdom, […]
19. He was exceeding strong […]
20. He had no rival […]
21. (Thus) were established and [were … the great gods (?)].
22 . But T[iamat and Âpsû] were (still) in confusion […],
23. They were troubled and […]
24. In disorder(?) … […]
26. And Tiamat roared […]
25. Apsû was not diminished in might […]
27. She smote, and their deeds […]
28. Their way was evil … […] …
29. Then Apsû, the begetter of the great gods,
30. Cried unto Mummu, his minister, and said unto him:
31. "O Mummu, thou minister that rejoicest my spirit,
32. "Come, unto Tiamat let us [go]!"
33. So they went and before Tiamat they lay down,
34. They consulted on a plan with regard to the gods [their sons].
35. Apsû opened his mouth [and spake],
36. And unto Tiamat, the glistening one, he addressed [the word]:
37. "[…] their way […],
38. "By day I cannot rest, by night [I cannot lie down (in peace)].
39. "But I will destroy their way, I will […],
40. "Let there be lamentation, and let us lie down (again in peace)."
41. When Tiamat [heard] these words,
42. She raged and cried aloud […].
43. [She …] grievously […],
44. She uttered a curse, and unto [Apsû she spake]:
45. "What then shall we [do]?
46. "Let their way be made difficult, and let us [lie down (again) in peace]."
47. Mummu answered, and gave counsel unto Apsû,
48. […] and hostile (to the gods) was the counsel Mu[mmu gave]:
49. "Come, their way is strong, but thou shalt destroy [it];
50. "Then by day shalt thou have rest, by night shalt thou lie down (in peace)."
51. Apsû [hearkened unto] him and his countenance grew bright,
52. [Since] he (i.e. Mummu) planned evil against the gods his sons.
53. […] he was afraid […],
54. His knees [became weak(?)], they gave way beneath him,
55. [Because of the evil] which their first-born had planned.
56. […] their […] they altered(?).
58. Lamentation […] they sat in [sorrow] '
57. […] they […],
59. […]
60. Then Ea, who knoweth all that [is], went up and he beheld their muttering.
61. […]
62. […] … his pure incantation
63. […] … […]
64. […]
65. […] misery
66. […]
67. […]
[Lines 68-82 are wanting.]
83. […]
84 […] …
85. […] the god Anu,
86. [… an aven]ger.
87. […]
88. […] and he shall confound Tiamat.
89. […] he …
90. […] for ever.
91. […] the evil,
92. […] … he spake:
93. "[…] thy […] he hath conquered and
94. " […] he [weepeth] and sitteth in tribulation(?).
95. "[…] of fear,
96. "[…] we shall not lie down (in peace).
97. "[…] Apsû is laid waste(?),
98. "[…] and Mummu, who were taken captive, in […]
99. "[…] thou didst, …
100. "[…] let us lie down (in peace).
101. "[…] … they will smite (?) […].
102. " […] let us lie down (in peace).
103. "[…] thou shalt take vengeance for them,
104. "[…]unto the tempest shalt thou […]!"
105. [And Tiamat hearkened unto] the word of the bright god, (and said):
106. "[…] shalt thou entrust! let us wage [war]!"
107. […] the gods in the midst of […]
108. […] for the gods did she create.'
109. [They banded themselves together and] at the side of Tiamat [they] advanced;
110. [They were furious, they devised mischief without resting] night and [day].
111. [They prepared for battle], fuming and raging;
112. [They joined their forces] and made war.
113. [Ummu-Hubu]r, who formed all things,
114. [Made in addition] weapons invincible, she spawned monster-serpents,
115. [Sharp of] tooth, and merciless of fang;
116. [With poison instead of] blood she filled [their] bodies.
117. Fierce [monster-vipers] she clothed with terror,
118. [With splendour] she decked them, [she made them] of lofty stature.
119. [Whoever beheld] them, terror overcame him,
120. Their bodies reared up and none could withstand [their attack].
121. [She set] up vipers, and dragons, and the (monster) [Lahamu],
122. [And hurricanes], and raging hounds, and scorpion-men,
123. And mighty [tempests], and fish-men, and[rams];
124. [They bore] cruel weapons, without fear of [the fight].
125. Her commands [were mighty], [none] could resist them;
126. After this fashion, huge of stature, [she made] eleven (monsters).
127. Among the gods who were her sons, inasmuch as he had given [her support],
128. She exalted Kingu; in their midst [she raised] him [to power].
129. To march before the forces, to lead [the host],
130. To give the battle-signal, to advance to the attack,
131. To direct the battle, to control the fight,
132. Unto him she entrusted; in [costly raiment] she made him sit, (saying):
133. "I have uttered thy spell, in the assembly of the gods I have raised thee to power.
134. "The dominion over all the gods [have I entrusted unto him].
135. "Be thou exalted, thou my chosen spouse,
136. "May they magnify thy name over all [of them … the Anunnaki]."
137. She gave him the Tablets of Destiny, on [his] breast she laid them, (saying):
138. "Thy command shall not be without avail, and[the word of thy mouth shall be established]."
139. Now Kingu, (thus) exalted, having received [the power of Anu],
140. [Decreed] the fate among the gods his sons, (saying):
141. "Let the opening of your mouth [quench] the Fire-god;
142. "Whoso is exalted in the battle, let him [display (his) might]!"


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Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Martha Cooper and Henry Chalfant Discuss The 25th Anniversary Of Subway Art
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This short video is truly a great way to spend around 4 minutes of your life. Its
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, two amazing graffiti photographers and important people that have documented graffiti culture since the beginning. Its nice to hear what they have to say about the Subway art movement, and their book " Subway Art".
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Whitney Thore continues to win over viewers on Season 2 of TLC's "My Big Fat Fabulous Life." Thore spoke to FOX411 about the body shaming she still encounters, and how she hopes to help change the way people view the idea of "fat."
FOX411: You call yourself fat. Many people look down at the "f-word." Why do you embrace it?
Whitney Thore: I think that fat is a really dirty word in our society and it shouldn't be any more than you can be tall; you can be short, or brunette or blonde. It's just a physical descriptor and I think our reservations about using the word "fat" because we're convinced that fat can't coexist with other positive adjectives. So, I want to be an example to everyone to say that I'm fat but I'm also fabulous. I'm intelligent. I have a lot of contributions to offer the world and none of them are taken away just by the fact that I'm fat.
FOX411: There's a big trend to stop labeling woman as "plus size" and just rid the labels altogether. What do you think of that?
Thore: I have a campaign called the "No Body Shame" campaign which started before I got, "My Big, Fat, Fabulous Life," and the aim is the same. It's just show people that it doesn't matter what we feel ashamed about because we all have something if it's not their weight, it could be a chronic illness, disability, race, gender, sexuality, and people try to make us feel ashamed about those things. I realized that happiness is here now in the body that we have now and the life that we have now, and there's going to be a lot of resistance to that but if you don't fight for your happiness the only person who loses is you.
FOX411: Recently, there was a website that has since been taken down that airbrushed curvier women to appear slimmer and said its quest was to stop women from embracing a "larger lifestyle."
Thore: I was photoshopped on that website and unfortunately, it's not really gone. It was put back up on Facebook under a different name. The description that they wrote of me they said, "You could really use this as an example. You could use your life as an example of motivation for overweight people and people dealing with obesity." I thought that is what I'm doing. I've been thin and I've been fat. I've had eating disorders. I have a medical condition. I've been through it all and right now I know that I'm the happiest I've ever been in my life so if I can do anything for other people, it's to share that.
Fox News.com Reporter and FOX411 host Diana Falzone covers celebrity news and interviews some of today's top celebrities and newsmakers. You can follow her on Twitter @dianafalzone.


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there is like NOTHING going on in the world that is Nichole. seriously.my mom came over this morning and took me tanning and colored my hair. so i can't wait to see what shade of red it turned out (should know more when i straighten it out I suppose!!
I updated the About page on this site. i added a picture and rewrote a few things. one page at a time i'll have this place in tip top shape 🙂 I also took away some links of people who had either unlinked me /hadn't been by/or updated in forever or the link was broken.
My mom also was trying to help me find something to wear for the weekend and all i heard was how fat i was and that none of my clothes are right,etc for like an hour. it was sooo lovely.
I really don't know why i cannot loose a little weight. i was doing wii fit every day for like 3 weeks and didn't loose shit. i honestly don't eat a whole lot, and the only meal i eat in a day is dinner. and i don't snack alot either.i cut back on soda.
i bought that wii game with the camera called myshape but i really didn't get to try it out because david makes fun of me when i do that stuff. i might try again when he isnt around….
I am trying to find some paid blogging as always, and as always no freaking luck. i get leads on payperpost but then never hear back from them. it sucks cuz i have had several 50 buck ones that i never got a response on 🙁 i keep trying though!!
well more latter…might video blog lol. 🙂


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On 25 July 2009, a Croatian tilting train traveling from Zagreb to the coastal city of Split derailed, killing six and injuring forty. The two carriage train derailed at 12:08 pm local time, just a few meters short of a ravine. Authorities believe that, had the train derailed and crashed into the ravine, the death toll could have been much higher.
There were 91 passengers aboard the train at the time it derailed, many of them young people headed to the beaches of the Adriatic. Among the injured were six French, two Australian, and three Swedish tourists; four others were Belgian, British, Slovenian and Pakistani, respectively.
When the train derailed, the foremost of its two carriages crashed twice into the sides of a cutting through the hillside before breaking away from the second car. The cause of the derailment remains under investigation, though passengers report that the train was traveling at excessive speeds.


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Mad Dog's thought for the day:
Two things define you.
Your patience when you have nothing, and your attitude when you have everything
--- author unknown
Message of the day
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog."
- Charles Duran
Several local young girls ages 6 and up are learning to make their own clothes thanks to a business called Little Hip Chix Studio at 8691 W. Sahara, Suite 100.
The brain child of Las Vegas mom Kari Arbogast, the 1,100 square foot studio kicked off its grand opening Sunday with fashion show featuring the students and their work including skirts, tops, pajamas and American Girl Doll clothing.
Arbogast opened the studio last October and included eight sewing machines and other assorted sewing-related items. Students take four two-hour sessions at a cost of $99 a month. A one-time registration fee of $50 covers all sewing accessories and use of the machines.
Future classes will start Feb. 17 with Sewing 101.
Click Here to view more images of the studio and its students.
Further information can be obtained at www.littlehipchix.com or by calling 702-608-CHIX (2449).
CONTACTS: Little Hip Chix Studio, 702-608-CHIX (2449); Kelly Ann Thompson, 556-6778; Carmen Henle, 339-2560.
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Originally posted on September 17, 2015 on adamolsen.ca
Steelhead LNG and Williams hosted their first public open house at the Malahat First Nation cultural centre for the proposed the Malahat LNG and Island Gas Connector pipeline project on Wednesday evening.
The cultural centre was teeming with consultants, members from Malahat and other WSANEC First Nations communities and residents from the communities surrounding the Saanich Inlet. This proposal has captured the attention of its neighbours.
The open house was as expected, information boards lined the outside walls of the cultural building showing artists renderings and the potential "benefits" of this "opportunity". There was no formal presentation with questions and answers, rather there were dozens of individual conversations with project consultants.
As Malahat First Nation administrator Lawrence Lewis said when they announced the project back in late August, "There's a thousand things that have to happen for this opportunity to be realized, and really today we ticked the first box."
That is what we face, a box ticking exercise and the open house was just one of a "thousand things" that the proponents need to do to successfully tick all the boxes. It appears that it does not matter what the proponents hear, all that matters is that they provide an opportunity for it to be said. Another box ticked.
The process, that was outlined to me by one of the hired guns, is complicated. They have started the design phase of the proposal, and there is currently no set timeline for the approval processes which is started once all the designs are completed and the applications are submitted. The proposed floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility must pass a provincial environmental assessment and the proposed pipeline route triggers a National Energy Board (NEB) process as it crosses an international border. Once the provincial process has started the provincial government must give their answer to Steelhead LNG within 180 days and they must also comply with federal regulation and environmental standards.
The consultations fragment the community, they divide and conquer. It is the approach with First Nations and it was the approach in the open house. The more people who show up, the more "consultation" they will claim they did, stay home and will claim the community supports them. Damned if we do, more damned if we don't!
All the proponents have to do is weather the storm, tick all the boxes and attempt to mitigate concerns. So what do we do? The response from community must be coordination, education and participation.
The first step is to coordinate. It is critical that all the various communities of people surrounding the Saanich Inlet come together to organize the diverse voices who will be affected by an LNG terminal at Bamberton.
Secondly, we must educate ourselves. The provincial environmental assessment and federal NEB processes are complex and overwhelming. It is critical to understand how these bureaucratic systems work to ensure our voice is heard and that we can clearly articulate our interests, rights and responsibilities.
Thirdly, we must participate. I have seen, as an intervenor in the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, that it is easy to be discouraged by the process because it feels like they are designed to frustrate participants. I believe they are and I feel they look out for the interests of the proponent before those of British Columbians.
Unfortunately, the context of our short and medium-term discussions have been set for us by speculative developers hoping for a turn in the LNG markets. As unlikely as this proposal appears we are in the process now.
Lewis set the tone for us when he said, "It's never been done before, but you've got to be bold; you've got to set some timelines and you have to be aggressive and you've got to take some action. We're going to work hard."
The communities around the Saanich Inlet have responded in the past and we are responding now. The Saanich Inlet Network has been established in order to connect the people of the Saanich Inlet and bring us together. So far there are approximately 250 people who have joined, and 21 volunteers. This effort must match the millions of dollars Steelhead LNG appears willing to spend and dozens of consultants they are prepared to hire.
The goal of the Network is to address this proposal but there is more to it than that. It is about taking control of the context, engaging our communities to create a collective vision of the future of the Saanich Inlet.
Frankly, it is deeply frustrating that we are dragged into this box ticking exercise. The implications are serious; this is about the physical space we share. It is about the environment, the quality of life in our communities and resilience of our local and provincial economy not just for today, tomorrow or 30 years but for many generations who have yet to be born. We can see the passion of our connection to our place in the stories that people are sharing about our place.
Please join the Saanich Inlet Network and encourage your friends, family and neighbours who live work and play in the Saanich Inlet to join as well.
You can share your story about how you interact with our place here.


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Lazy Man's Blog
You know what, I thought about blogging more thoroughly today, but as she always seems to do, Steph over at Dressage Adventures wrote it for me. Everything but the spooking at fans, I am right there with you on, Steph. Great blog, you should check it out if you aren't already a follower!
|Hot pony gets a bath.
I only had time for a half-hour ride this morning, but it was enough time to continue to insist that he put on his big boy pants and go around like an educated animal, and also enough time to ask for two walk-canter departs and then squeal with glee when he got them. So cool! I love the extreme driving from the hind end he gives me in the indoor, but I also know it's sort of because that footing is deep in places, so it's good and bad and I try to limit our time in there as much as possible.
Like Steph, my lesson tomorrow is likely going to be canceled (third week in a row, come ON, Mother Nature!) so my Thursday will probably consist of hosing, scraping, hosing, scraping, placing in front of a fan, then tack cleaning. Or something equally as productive, like organizing my tack trunk which became a Pit of Despair and Sadness after the IDS show.
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|Gratuitous pony photo I forgot to post from the show.