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How to increase the reliability of LED lighting
LED Light source's life can reach 50,000 hrs,or even reach 100,000 by theory. But, as a whole LED lighting another important factor is LED driver.
For normal LED driver, usually only work about 5,000 hours. Which make LED driver become the bad actor of LED lights.
One crucial reason impact LED driver's life is the short life of aluminum electrolytic capacitor which is the main material of LED driver.It is because after working for a long time the LED light's temperature is high. In this condition, the aluminum electrolytic capacitor electrolyte will be quickly dries. When it happens, working days will be greatly shortened, typically only work about 5,000 hours. However, LED light source is 50,000 hours. LED driver hinder the LED lights' development.
How to increse the reliablity of LED lighting the most important factor is increase the life of LED driver.
1, Some suppliers have idea deal with this problem. They create a new LED driver without aluminum electrolytic capacitors. But without it, a new problem appears, it can't pass many tests, such as EMI test and flicker-free test.
2, Another idea is using film capacitors, ceramic capacitor or tantalum capacitor.
1) Film capacitor reach the same capacitance of aluminum electrolytic capacitor (usually 100-220 uf), the volume will be very big, and the cost will be very high.
2) Ceramic capacitor capacity is too small, usually if you use multiple ceramic capacitors to reach such capacity. Board area and the cost are too high.
3) If tantalum capacitor reach the equivalent capacity, it is too expensive. On the other hand, the pressure is too low, cannot meet the demand.
So for any other variety of capacitance, basically volume is too roomy, or too expensive. Such as for these defects with smaller capacitor capacity, remove the ripple effect is not so good, various export products required strict certification test target can't pass, so the high quality of the LED drive power supply is still in use aluminum electrolytic capacitor.
Some suppliers said no electrolytic capacitor of the LED drive power supply plan, but probably just remove the AC aluminum electrolytic capacitor at the input side, output constant current to the aluminum electrolytic capacitor should be difficult to remove or replace.
We have to solve this problem base on aluminum electrolytic capacitor.
No doubt that, aluminum electrolytic capacitors working time problem will certainly affect the whole LED bulb life spans. But to adopt some physical methods to alleviate this problem, such as place the aluminum electrolytic capacitor on the PCB location close to the tail of lamp. Generally speaking, the most close to the LED light source, the higher temperature. And some of the highest temperature can reach 100-200 ℃, but, with better cooling metal case, usually about 100 ℃. At the tail of lamp, usually about 70 ℃. We need to pay attention to the aluminum electrolytic capacitor close to the tail of lamp, the life will be longer. Our experiment indicated, its life can reach 10,000 hours, equivalent to 10 years time, it usually family users, ten years in LED bulb are basically acceptable. Certainly, if make the cooling system better, the life will be any longer. Nowadays, 35,000hrs can be reached with good whole light performance.Share


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Raging wildfires worry many south FL residents
BY SUSAN KIM | SOUTH FLORIDA | May 28, 1999
SOUTH FLORIDA (May 28, 1999) -- 'Scared' and 'on edge' is how residents of
South Florida describe their feelings as wildfires raged near enough to
billow heavy smoke over their homes. Although a little rain is predicted
around the state this weekend, fires are still burning, and nearly 300
volunteers and
20 local churches are on standby to respond should evacuations occur.
A wildfire ignited by lightning Monday in a wildlife preserve west of Palm
Beach burned more than 26,000 acres of rural, unpopulated grassland before
firefighters extinguished it. They are still fighting a subsurface fire that
has blanketed nearby communities with thick, smelly smoke.
Road travel became hazardous, and at least one person died in a car accident
caused by low visibility. Schools in Palm Beach County canceled classes
yesterday because of the smoke, which comes and goes as the wind shifts, and
fire dispatchers report they logged more than 100 calls per hour when smoke
was at its heaviest.
Delray Beach, under heavy smoke this week, had a respite Thursday and Friday
when the wind unaccountably shifted. "I want everyone to know that we pray a
lot down here," said Connie McGarry, a Delray resident. "It's just a very
scary situation because it seems completely unpredictable. For instance,
today looks like a beautiful sunny day. But that's just because the wind is
working for us. It could just as easily go the other way."
Three counties -- DeSoto, Collier, Glades -- already have a water shortage,
said Dr. Ron Patterson, field director for Christian Disaster Response.
"Already, people's well pumps are burning up because the water level has
dropped so low," he said. "Water could develop as the biggest need."
Response officials are concerned that fires will impact agricultural and
farm workers as fires in rural areas could wipe out crops and dwellings.
Often is it difficult to take heavy fire equipment into swampland that
skirts many farms.
Disaster response organizations and the American Red Cross are watching
closely, even as they busily prepare for hurricane season, which officially
starts June 1.
The First United Methodist Church in Stewart -- about 15 miles
away from the largest fire -- is keeping one eye on the flames and the other
on hurricane preparations. "We're ready for hurricane season when we're
prepared to feed 600 people a day," said George Bozone, director of missions
outreach. He added that working with other churches on an ecumenical basis
is vital before disaster strikes. "We don't just get together after a
disaster. Just this morning I've been in touch with four or five other
churches already."
The biggest difference in responding to fires versus hurricanes is the short
notice for evacuation people receive when a wildfire veers near, compared to
three or four days notice for many hurricane evacuations, said Susan Jones,
director of disaster services for the Martin County Red Cross.
"Sometimes people have maybe six minutes to grab what they can," she said.
"As a result, their mental trauma can be sharper and occur sooner."
Andrew Wehling, pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Port St. Lucie, said the
smoke is making everyone more nervous than the start of hurricane season.
Patterson added, "When you hear the word 'wildfires,' the word 'wild' hits
the nail on the head. You don't know where it will go or where it will
Being prepared can help quell anxiety -- and working with a group can help
people prepare. Wehling's church participates in Mustard Seed Ministries, a
community group that also includes other local churches, the Red Cross,
Salvation Army, food pantries, clothes closets, and state and local
agencies. Other interfaith groups -- among them the Flagler County Disaster
Relief Coalition, Seminole Heart, and Florida Interfaith Natural Disaster
(FIND) -- held emergency meetings this week.
"It's clear that this threat has awakened the faith community to their need
for relationship building and disaster preparedness," said Jody Hill,
executive director of FIND.
A recent National Science Foundation study found that, while the number of
deaths and the costs in the U.S. associated with hurricanes decreased from
1975 to 1994, those numbers rose for wildfires.
Patterson said he thought this was due to the increasing amounts of fuel,
oxygen, and heat -- a volatile combination -- in Florida. "We are
overdeveloping our agricultural lands. We're not having controlled burns.
When you do that, you're asking for trouble in South Florida," he said.
Posted May 28, 1999
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Pinterest and Polyvore have been my obsession lately and because I have posted a set that I created on Polyvore the other day, I wanted to show you guys my Pinterest! I love Pinterest because its a very organizationally-focused social media and I am happy about that (loser, hahah). I have more boards than you can see in this picture that include decoration ideas, food ideas and so on.
Check it out if you like Pinterest and leave me your links below so that we can follow and take inspiration from each other! Do you guys have Polyvore as well? Also let me know below. Thank you so much for reading, you can always send me a tweet.


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Abilities And Effects • Approve Actions • Attacks • Character Sheet • Controls And Shortcuts • Core Dice • Creating Maps • Creature Creation • Creature Visibility • Decision Window • Dice Results • Draw Tools • Facing • Game Log • Game Tools • Handouts • Initiative Tool • Library • Map Markers • Marketplace • Marketplace Purchasing Gold • Merging Tokens • Movement • Multiple Maps • Options Menu • Quick Start Guide • Roster • Rule Sets • Saves And Skills • Spell Casting • SRD Options
Campaign Folder Override
By default all Campaigns are stored in the "d20Pro/judge/campaigns" folder where d20Pro is installed. This location may be overridden by creating the file "d20Pro/judge/campaign.override". This file should contain a single line that sets path where the Campaigns folder will be created, for example "C:\stuff" will cause the Campaigns folder to be created in "C:\stuff\campaigns".
- Deleting a duplicate Feat now works correctly.
- Casting a Spell from the "View Game Creature" window now works correctly.


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I'm heading down to Orlando early next week for training at National House of Hope again. And I'm doing so knowing the entire world changed in a year, at least for one person. The girl who is going home today stands tall, confident in who she is in Christ Jesus. She carries herself with the poise of a young woman who fears nothing, because she fears the Lord. She smiles knowingly, lovingly, and assuredly at her peers, because she's been there, and she gets it, and she tried that and knew it was nothing, so she surrendered it all and found it all.
This girl laughs all the time, and I miss hearing her laugh already.
This girl hugs and smiles every chance she gets, and she does it like no one else can.
This girl sees others in pain and jumps to go pray for them, and it melts my heart.
When this girl is quiet, it's because the Lord is working something incredible inside her heart and she's listening to what He's saying.
When this girl speaks, you better listen, because she was.
As believers, it's our stock answer to say, "God has a plan for you!" And it's true, don't get me wrong. I see it and live it every day. But I think we fall back on that "plan" phrase, as if we don't need to think about anything else. We just toss it around to each other like it's our duty to remind, not to live.
When I take a second to think past, "God's got a plan for you!" with this girl and I actually consider what that plan is, I'm telling you, He's got things happening! For her, for the rest of the girls here, and for those to come. For our staff, for our supporters, for you reading this. It's okay that we don't always realize that. I think if we did, we probably wouldn't move, we'd freak out and stand still anyway.
People are going to tell her how proud they are of her in the days, weeks, months to come. And that's cool, but I hope it doesn't become so common a phrase that the gravity of the message gets lost. Only we, inside ourselves, can know how proud to be, because we, inside ourselves, walked it.
I know pride is a sticky word for believers, but we can use pride the right way, and be okay. Accomplishment matters, and we can't negate His work in our life because we fear the word "pride."
So we are proud, and we send her off saying:
Keep your eyes on Jesus, but you know that.
He's got you, but you know that.
Love others, as He loves you, but you know that.
Give it all to Him, but you know that.
He will never leave you or forsake you, but you know that.
We keep our door open at House of Hope Minnesota for graduates to call, text, write, message, and visit. We want to be a resource for them when things are tough, but also when things are good. Because both will happen.
I've seen enough girls come and go in my years here that I know at these graduations, we emphasis to families to be prepared because it's not easy and it's not perfect. Stuff happens. Tough stuff, even bad stuff. We don't want anyone to walk away expecting that they've finished the race, only to find it's barely just begun. And I think it's important that we do prepare them for reality...
...It will be GOOD too. It will be BEAUTIFUL too. It will be JOYFUL and SWEET and FUNNY. It will be AMAZING and INSPIRING. Some days will bigger and better. Some days won't. But many will...
"Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen." Ephesians 3:20-21 NKJV
(In case you missed it: it will be good, because JESUS).
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Jaikumar Ballani is Market Leader, Global Technology Markets for Futurestep in India. He is responsible for Technology Markets across India.
Mr. Ballani has over 17 years of deep expertise in Software Development, Infrastructure, Analytics, Digital, etc. across various domains like Financial Services, Hospitality, Media, Ecommerce, etc. He has been a Solution architect/ Consultant and an IT Innovation Champion throughout his career.
Prior to joining Futurestep, Mr. Ballani worked with Bank of America-Global Delivery Centre for nearly a decade in various leadership positions. During his tenure, he drove IT Operations, Application Development, Analytics & Database activities with direct responsibility for a 200-strong global workforce.
He has worked in US for over 6 years consulting with various organizations. One of his notable achievements was with Instant Media Network US, where he architected, designed, developed and implemented a first of its kind "Live TV Shopping Experience" in 2002 across hotels in Las Vegas.
A Six Sigma Certified professional, Mr. Ballani holds an Executive MBA (PGPMAX) from ISB, Hyderabad. He has a Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai and also holds a Professional Diploma in Computer Technology from the University of Mumbai.


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text: I've been using my HDD for booting games for a long time now, it's the only way because my disc drive died a bit after my warranty expired. Anyway, before I used to use the wbfs format for my backups and I was satisfied for the most part, that is until IT happened. Because my HDD is partitiones I insert it into all sort of OSs, none of which recognized the wbfs but they didn't erase it either. After some time I realized my backups became damaged, maybe because of all the thrash OSs add to partition (I'm looking at you OSX =( ) and became unplayable. Now that CFG usbloader can load from a NTFS partition I restored most of my backups and placed them on my NTFS partition. tl;dr Using isos in NTFS takes way too much space as opposed to wbfs's compression, how can I reduce the size of my dis images to save some space on my hdd?


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How do you handle blended threads? Do you kit the blends up before you start a piece, or do you grab what colors you need and blend when the need arises? If you kit up the blends beforehand, how do you store them? Do you have another option for blends to share?
I've only done one piece that had a LOT of blended threads. I started out blending them as I went, but that got old really fast not to mention it slowed down my stitching. So then I did up the blended colors in a small amount so I wouldn't end up wasting floss. I use cardboard bobbins, so I just put the blended colors on there with the numbers. Any little bit of left over blended threads were pulled apart and re-wound onto the appropriate bobbin. So I guess I did a combination!
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I do the same thing as you. I keep a strand of each available and keep a needle for all of the symbols. I still find it a pain though. TW designs have tons of blended threads.
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From 10/9/2010 to 12/9/2010 my 30m MEPT was transmitting on 10140.030 KHz with FSKCW3 and only 160mW of power. From the first day of operation, I started to receive repeated reports through the QRSS Knights mailing list with positive comments. Based on my QRPp power I can say that the final results exceeded my expectations.
I received reports from 12 stations (G3VYZ, G4CDY, G6AVK, I2NDT, IZ1KXQ, ON5EX, ON5SL, PA0TAB, PA1GSJ, VK2DDI, VK6JY, ZL2IK) that are located on 6 DXCC countries (England, Italy, Belgium, Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand) and 2 continents (Europe, Oceania). Until now my longest DX is ZL2IK from New Zealand. The distance between us (from KM17uw to RF74ci) is 17376 km and this rises my personal QRPp record to 108600 Km Per Watt!
In order to have a better visual representation of my experiment results, I created the log as a KML file that is readable from Google Earth and Google Maps. In this way the reception reports log is more interactive. The color of each placemark defines the type of the station (MEPT or receiver). When the user clicks on a placemark the description of the reception report appears (date, time, location etc) including a small thumbnail of the received signal that is linked with the full size screenshot of the FFT software. The final result of the produced KML file is shown below:
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What comes next? First of all I will reprogram tomorrow the microcontroller to increase the dot length from 3 to 6 seconds (FSKCW6) and see how this will affect the quality of my signal as according to theory this change must improve my SNR to about 3 dBs. Also I will try to change my transmit frequency to a more clear spot within the 100Hz window because I noticed that around 10140.030 KHz there was a lot of activity in US and this made my signal undetectable from the US online grabbers (because of local QRM). Stay tuned!
[1] QRSS Knights, Mailing List, http://cnts.be/mailman/listinfo/knightsqrss_cnts.be
[2] Google, Google Maps, http://maps.google.com
[3] Google, Google Earth, http://earth.google.com


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Reconciling the assumptions that underpin safe withdrawal rate studies with one's own capital market expectations and constraints is a daunting task, since those studies rarely reflect the practical realities of an advisory practice. But new research now provides a generalized framework for determining a safe withdrawal rate for a given retirement duration, acceptable failure probability, asset allocation and capital market expectations. Advisors no longer must be constrained by the assumptions and choices of others.
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Pfau, Wade, "Safe Withdrawal Rates: A Do-It-Yourself Approach" (2012). Faculty Publications. 171.


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Hanging fluorescent light fixtures is not difficult if you have the proper tools and understand simple mechanics. It doesn't hurt to have a friend to help with the tools and to make sure everything remains stable while the fixture and hardware are being attached. The quickest way to finish the job is to follow the directions closely and use the tools suggested by the manufacturer. A ladder that reaches to the ceiling is a must so that no one has to reach too far or overextend themselves.
Proper Placement
When hanging fluorescent light fixtures, the first thing to determine is proper placement. This will depend on where the light is needed and where beams are located that will be able to support the weight of the fixture and bulbs. The purpose of the light will depend on where it is placed. If it is for general lighting, the most common place is in the center of the garage or work area. If it is to be used to illuminate a specific area, then it should be placed directly over where most of the work will be performed (workbench, drafting table, etc.) Before attaching the fixture, the area should be measured and rechecked for accuracy to ensure proper placement.
Type of Fixture and Hardware
Once the placement has been determined, a beam or beams must be located. If the light fixture is to be hung from chains or rope, screw hooks need to be attached to the beams in such a way as to fully support the weight of the fixture. Most new light fixtures have the hooks included in their packaging. If not a trip to the hardware store is in order. If you do not know what size hook to purchase, know the weight and overall size of the fixture and ask the sales person which one is appropriate.
The right length of screw will be needed to go through the dry wall or sheet rock and up into the supporting beam. In most cases, a two to three inch screw will work. Never have the fixture plugged in to an outlet or the electricity on while you are hanging fluorescent light fixtures. This prevents unnecessary accidents and keeps everyone in the area safe. Once the fixture is secure, install the fluorescent bulbs and turn the assembly on. The important thing to remember when attaching a light fixture directly to the ceiling is to ensure there are no gaps. A gap allows for space where a wire can be pinched. This can create a fire hazard and cause unnecessary damage to the home.
Safety Precautions
Whether you are hanging commercial light fixtures in the garage or a simple 36 inch fixture in the kitchen, safety must always come first. DIY projects can cause serious injuries if proper safety precautions aren't taken. Once you know where the fixture will be placed, it is extremely important to turn off the electrical breaker to the area where you will be working.
Use a sturdy ladder that is tall enough to get you where you need to be without having to reach or stretch too far. A 4′ fluorescent fixture can be awkward and will easily throw a person off balance if they are on an unsteady ladder or platform. Before putting your full weight on the ladder, always make sure that it does not move or shift as you step up. This can also throw you off balance.
Wearing safety glasses is also a must. This prevents any dust and debris from falling into them while working with power tools or setting and inserting screws or nails. Always make sure there are no exposed wires where you will be working and that all tools are secure as you go up and down the ladder.
Hanging fluorescent light fixtures as a DIY project can help improve the value of your home and also help to build your confidence. If you have little experience working with electricity, it may be wise to hire an electrician to attach the wires, instead of attempting to do it yourself. If the light fixture has a plug in and no wiring requirements, the job should go smoothly and take very little time to accomplish.


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LISTA — Will be in Washington DC this Sunday March 21 2010 Marching for Immigration Rights…Â See you at the Capital.
Remember Today We March — Tomorrow We Vote
We are excited about heading to Washington D.C. to ensure we have our collective voice heard on a very important and pressing issue within our community:Â COMPREHENSIVE IMMIGRATION REFORM!
To borrow a phrase from the U.S. Hispanic Leadership Institute's recent conference theme, "Adelante: The Time is NOW!" The time is NOW for us to take a moment and ensure there is enough political pressure and commitment from our elected officials to make comprehensive immigration reform possible in 2010. The moment is historic and I want to be there. Tens of thousands of others from all over our nation will be there as well.
Will YOU join us?
GALEO, ABLE, and GLAHR are coordinating buses and the response from our community has been amazing! Overall, we potentially will have a collective of 20 buses or more leaving the Metro Atlanta area for this March! Will you join us and reserve your space? This will be an historic trip and hope that you would join us! Make your reservation TODAY!
Even before we get to DC, OUR collective voices are being heard loudly and clearly. President Obama met with Senators working on the legislation and indicated that our March is a big reason for the urgency. We will make our mark in Washington D.C. on March 21st and then bring that energy home to Georgia to make immigration reform a reality in 2010. We will also follow through with engaging in the 2010 Elections.
YOUR voice and contribution is needed.
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Sales of existing-home sales, including single-family homes and condos, were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.91 million units in the second quarter, down 0.8 percent from 4.95 million units in the first quarter and 16.3 percent below the 5.87 million units reported in the second quarter of 2007, according to the latest NAR quarterly survey. The states that saw the largest sales gains during the second quarter were Idaho, up 51.7 percent, and Virginia, up 10.5 percent.
The median sale price of existing single-family homes was $206,500, down 7.6 percent from the second quarter of 2007 when it was $223,500. Median home prices fell in all four regions. In the Northeast, prices fell 9.6 percent to $269,000; 0.9 percent to $161,000 in the Midwest; 4.1 percent to $177,000 in the South and; 17.4 percent to $290,600 in the West.
Of the 150 metro statistical areas surveyed, 115 had price declines while 35 showed gains compared to a year ago.
The Boston Real Estate market performed well this quarter, according to our quarterly Boston Real Estate Market Report (data source: LINK), City wide average sales price increased 8% from the same quarter last year and the median sales price increased 5.4%. Number of sales dropped 15% from the second quarter of 2007 ringing at 991 transactions.


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The Panzerhaubitze 2000 ("Armoured howitzer 2000"), abbreviated PzH 2000, is a German 155mm self-propelled howitzer developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) and Rheinmetall for the German Army. The PzH 2000 is one of the most powerful conventional artillery systems currently deployed. It is particularly notable for a very high rate of fire; in burst mode it can fire three rounds in 9 seconds, ten rounds in 56 seconds, and can fire between 10 and 13 rounds per minute continuously, depending on barrel heating. [1] The replenishment of shells is automated. Two operators can load 60 shells and propelling charges in less than 12 minutes. PzH 2000 has also been selected by the armies of Italy, Netherlands and Greece, and more orders are probable as many NATO forces replace their M109 howitzers.
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This contemporary love seat combines deep box seat cushions with a more relaxed pillow-style back to create an artful blend of comfort and style. Flair tapered arms create a modern silhouette on each end, and tapered wood feet complete the base in true contemporary fashion. Toss pillows in an abstract print complete this love seat's fashion-forward design.
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Monday, November 20, 2006
A Return to Greece - Island-Hopping Style
Yes, our time in Greece was an education on many levels, captured in postcards from our three boys to family and friends, in daily journal entries, and during dinner conversations that lasted through the nightly two-hour parade of tantalizing fare. There was the day we pondered the ancient Greek society that built the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This was at the archaeological ruins inEphesus, present-day Turkey. There were our interactions with modern-day Greek culture, legendary for its hospitality as well as its general and often comical disregard for authority and order. On another day we walked with a Greek Orthodox priest retracing the footsteps of St. Paul through the tranquil pine-scented grounds of a mountaintop monastery. Later the same afternoon, my husband and I lounged on a hot, luminous beach while our boys learned to snorkel in the cool turquoise waters.
We also happily relearned the time-honored tradition of young and old alike who sought an escape from the stifling summer heat of the Mediterranean region: the afternoon nap. And like the children we saw emerging refreshed and ready to play in the streets as the sun dipped into the sea each evening, we set out for our evening activities and a meal that usually didn't get underway until 9:00 p.m.
To enjoy all these experiences that were uniquely a part of Greece, we had to let go of notional ideas about things such as age, image, beauty, and time. We learned to go with the flow, both figuratively and literally. This was especially true when it came time to depart the island of Samos in the eastern Aegean Sea. We'd flown in from Athens for the first six nights of our vacation, but departed using the ferries as our means of transportation to subsequent island destinations. We felt airplane travel around Greece was too impersonal, too convoluted, and too expensive. So for about the same price as one airline ticket from Samos, back to Athens, and then out to one of the popular tourist islands in the central Cycladic Island chain, all five of us experienced classic island-hopping travel from Samos to Mykonos. Travel time was about six-and-a-half hours.
Ferry travel wasn't without its own set of drawbacks, however, with limited snack bar food being the major one for me. I had to depend on gluten free food brought from home, along with items purchased at local grocery and health food stores. Custard-like yogurt, gluten free bread, and fruit packed easily for breakfast; while a pack of tuna, gluten free crackers, and more fruit was lunch. The rest of the family munched on pastries and sandwiches bought both dockside and on board. With calm cruising waters, we passed the time reading and dozing in our comfy first class airliner-type seats.
Unfortunately, the waters didn't remain calm the entire trip, tossing us about with increasing intensity the closer we drew to the Cycladic Islands. "Highly unusual winds" said the hotel clerk as we checked in at the Hotel Korali & Kohili. Perched a 20-minute walk above the picturesque main town of narrow alleyways and white-washed cube-style homes, the hotel afforded us a clear view of the churning wind-whipped sea. Our intended 24-hour stay on Mykonos seemed to be in jeopardy.
Described in Lonely Planet's Greece travel book as charming and glamorous, but with an "oiled-up lounger-lifestyle and relentless party atmosphere" Mykonos didn't appeal to me the way it had when I visited 20 years ago. We ended up there this time because it was the only way to get from Samos to Santorini, our desired destination, where we were meeting Greek-American relatives from New York. Still, Mykonos is a must-see destination for many travelers to Greece. We made the most of our stay by lazing about the hotel pool. At night, we strolled into town to look for dinner, passing by the island's landmark but forlorn windmill towers once used to grind grains.
Merging with the cruise ship crowds that continually wandered the congested paths of souvenir shops and cafes, we stumbled across one of the island's more illustrious residents, George. Standing about four-foot tall, he was often found hanging out with local fishermen by the wharf, padding his way into neighborhood restaurants, and patiently posing for the whirlwind of paparazzi-tourists that followed his every move. George is a pelican. The human residents of Mykonos, however, kept their private lives more closely guarded. The only clues of life inside their much photographed homes were the snatches of hushed conversations and the tinkling of dishes that drifted through curtained windows at night.
We found dinner at Antonini's, near the waterfront. Choosing from a selection of standard Greek fare, my husband and I made of meal of just appetizers that included tzatziki (cucumber and yogurt dip), xoriatiki (Greek salad), Myconian cheese (according to my father-in-law, a cheese so sharp it cuts your tongue), yigandes (giant beans cooked with onions and tomatoes), and batzaria (cold beet salad).
The next morning the wind blew even stronger and our doubts about departing Mykonos were confirmed. All ferries had been cancelled. What did we do? First, we enjoyed the leisurely breakfast buffet. Similar to the spread we had on Samos, I was able to select plain yogurt with a topping of honey, canned fruit, and hard-boiled eggs. Paying close attention to the layout and presentation of the food, noticing the placement of breads and cereals, and looking for the likelihood of cross-contamination, whenever possible I chose foods such as jams and honey in self-contained packages. I found this of utmost importance when dining with Europeans. While surely an overgeneralization, many simply did not approach the buffet line in the orderly fashion to which I was accustomed. Instead, they darted in and out of line at will without so much as an "excuse me." Some fellow Americans called it rude. I just didn't want any bread crumbs in my yogurt.
The windy weather also made the Mykonos beaches too rough to enjoy and caused the daily boat excursions to the neighboring archaeological island of Delos to be called off. So after spending the remainder of the morning changing travel arrangements, we played at the pool again and went shopping. With observations of my own about the skimpy attire at Greece's pools and beaches, I was feeling way overdressed in the skirted tankini-style swimsuit I'd bought in the States. It was time for a bikini. A modest one.
The new itinerary taking us from Mykonos to Santorini had us changing boats on the island of Naxos, with just enough time in between for lunch. We chose a place run by a wily old restaurateur named Yianni, who offered us free Naxian wine to go with the house specialty of calamari. Fresh from the sea, his relatives still drying on the restaurant signpost beneath the hot noonday sun, my calamari was grilled rather than flour-dipped and deep-fried. Yianni made sure I doused it with freshly squeezed lemon juice before digging in, and an old man looking on smiled at me with amusement in his eyes.
The sleek high-speed ferry that had whisked us from Mykonos to Naxos had done so in 45-minutes of air conditioned comfort and style. The 2 ½ hour journey in economy-priced open-air seats on the slowly lumbering giant from Naxos to Santorini left us feeling like those drying squid back at Yianni's place. But the first glimpse of Santorini's sea-filled caldera and cliff-top towns eased the pressure of the heat. Shaped by a history of violent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes, Santorini is considered by many as the most beautiful of all the Greek islands.
Having lost a day to the weather, we cut back on activities, skipping the excavation site at Akrotiri, where a Minoan civilization had been buried in 1650 BC volcanic eruptions. Instead, we hopped a local bus from our hotel, riding through practically every village on the map on the way to the main town of Thira. Filled with Japanese tourists alongside devout Greek Orthodox women who crossed themselves at every church we passed, it was truly a lesson in going with the flow. No one looked askance when the driver stopped to gas up the bus, or got miffed when he paused to chat with friends along the roadside. Most telling was the detour past his house to pick up a meal from a waiting wife and son. He had to eat, didn't he? That inexpensive bus ride was just as much fun as the island's most famous means of transportation – a donkey ride up the 500-plus cliff-hugging steps from the port to Thira.
The rest of the time we spent with family – chatting by the pool, walking along the volcanic black sand beaches, and sitting around tables full of food. Initially pitying me because of my inability to eat some foods due to celiac disease, these relatives became increasingly amazed by all the food I could eat (I'm talking variety, not quantity!). Then, as we packed our bags in preparation for the final ferry trip back to Athens on the mainland, I realized that it wasn't the food, or even the sights, that were my family's highlights of Samos, Mykonos, or Santorini. Instead, it was the time spent romping around with cousins, sharing a special family bond, oblivious to all those topless women. (June/July 2006)
Story Continued: A Return to Greece - Athens
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Did you eat at any restaurants in Santorini? If so, which ones? I am going there for my honeymoon soon and could use recommendations. I always bring enough food for my whole trip, but it's always nice to eat a hot meal, or at least a salad I can be sure is not contaminated,ReplyDelete
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Kerry - Congratulations! Greece is a romantic place for a honeymoon! I am hoping to travel back there again this year myself!Delete
In Santorini we stayed at the Santo MiraMare Resort (www.santomiramare.com) on the black sand beach of Perivolos, which is on the southeast part of the island. I ate at the hotel's breakfast buffet each morning, and had dinner there one night, and then walked down the beach to another restaurant another night.
I don't have specific restaurant names for you. However, know that Greek cooking is often very simple with regard to the number of ingredients in the dishes. Prior to your trip become familiar with some of the common dishes.
Most restaurants will offer hot and cold appetizers, salads, casseroles, oven-baked dishes, and grilled meats and seafood. One of my favorite appetizers is Tzatziki (yogurt and cucumber dip) that I eat with my own gluten free crackers, or ask for sliced veggies on the side to dip. A traditional Greek Salad (Xoriatiki/Village Salad)is often enough for lunch. Other appetizers that are generally GF are cold beet salad, cooked greens, giant beans (sometimes the tomato sauce is thickened with flour so be sure to ask), and plates of various cheeses. I suggest caution when eating French Fries, a popular side dish in Greece. While many restaurants have dedicated fryers, most used a frozen product that I could not determine to be safe. So ask about the fryer and if the potatoes are fresh cut. Another favorite appetizer, Saganaki (fried cheese), is sometimes prepared with a dusting of flour. After an explanation of my inability to eat it as such, I received a few offers of a pan prepared especially for me.
Traditional casserole dishes such as Pastichio (baked macaroni), Moussaka (made with a flour thickened cream sauce) Keftedes (meatballs made with bread crumbs), and Yiouvetsi (meat and noodles) are all off-limits. Instead, try oven-baked dishes such as Gemistes (stuffed peppers and tomatoes), Arni Psito (roast lamb), Kotopoulo Psito (baked chicken), and Patatestou Fourno (oven-browned potatoes). Stefatho (stewed beef) is also an option, as are grilled lamb chops, Souvlakia (shish-kebab), and grilled fish and grilled calamari (but not fried).
As most Greeks in the service industry speak fluent English, you should not have many problems conveying your needs.
Also, look for a Bio store, which would have organic and speciality health food items. This could be your best bet for buying GF items in Greece. I found such stores in Athens and on the island of Samos, but I don't remember one on Santorini.
I'd love to have you check back in after your trip to post about any places you find.


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Hardly can you imagine the more useless thing then a man's ring. If the cufflinks are made to clasp the wristbands and to put an accent on the high-status you have, the men's rings have no functions. Besides the fact that it is uncomfortable to work with the hands if you wear a ring, sometimes it scratches, vanishes and upsets the owner.
It is an example of man's logic and even the logic of the man-geek. At the same time any woman will prove you that the man's ring is the perfect sign of whether a male is married or not and, of course, it is a symbol of his financial condition. An ideal accessory.
Okay, so why the men's rings are as popular accessories as the women rings?
Are there such a small number of men who apply common sense? Yes, because we are all humans and we have whims. We have a lot of desires but the greater parts of them are artificial and the desire of the man to have a ring isn't a bad idea. We can mention the traditions about statuses and roots which were on earth since the early times and a ring tradition is definitely one of those. In fact, the beautiful and ponderous ring is a kind of toy which is nice to fumble and show others. So we will choose the ring on the assumption of these parameters.
Men's ring made of…
What materials do jewelers use to make such a beautiful and ponderous toy – the men's ring? There is a wide range of materials for the rings production and now we are going to exclude some of them as we are going to find the perfect one.
Ceramics. Ceramic rings are relatively new phenomenon in jewelry and this phenomenon is not for us. Ceramic rings are not ponderous; they feel rather loose on the finger.
Gold. If you have nowhere to put the money in and you do not lift up anything heavier than the mobile phone then this is your choice. The golden ring is too expensive as for a toy. Gold is a quite soft metal and therefore, the look of the ring will deteriorate drastically especially if you work with your hands. Gold is heavy enough BUT it shouldn't be hollow to be ponderous, so we've returned to the first argument again as the price for such ring is rather high.
Platinum. Rings made of platinum are more expensive than the gold ones and it is even easier to scratch them. Platinum is heavier than gold but not too much. I would say that platinum rings are the same jewelry type as the diamonds on the inner side of the ring; you only buy it for yourself as constant reminder of your own infinite coolness.
Silver. I would say that it is windy choice. The silver rings have neither weight nor value (or status), nor strength. Absolutely pointless idea. Let the silver for the silver spoons.
Steel. It is the steel marked 316L, jewelry steel, medical or surgical steel. It is beautiful, cheep, absolutely harmless and durable. Among the disadvantages of steel rings is relatively low weight as it is lighter then silver. It can be compensated for the volume as the price is rather low.
Titan. The same as steel, but it is somewhat stronger, significantly lighter and more expensive.
Tungsten. Here is the perfection – ponderous like gold, very strong, inexpensive tungsten ring is perhaps the most promising option. The bad news is the fact you will not be able to resize the tungsten ring as it is too solid.
Now you know all or nearly all about the basic materials which are used for the men's rings. Draw the conclusions. As for me, the most appropriate options are tungsten, steel and gold.
Men's rings design
The difference between men's and women's rings is the same as the difference between the man's suit and the woman's dress. The design of the men's rings is dominated by the simple and sleek lines. Minimum of fine detailing, flourishes, flowers. There are some rings with a stones, but they are uncommon. The color of the stones in men's rings are always less bright. The most commonly used color is black or dark red.
We can single out some men's ring designs. They are:
The style of minimalism is good for its own right. Someone sees and feels its dignity and someone shows their own self-sufficiency, requiring no additional decorations.
Ostentatious rudeness and gaucherie
This kind of ring style is peculiar to Lumbersexuals – the modern urban men trying on the style of a bearded lumberjack. Sometimes these rough rings look as if they were forged by the blacksmith on an open light using primitive tools. A real art is to create a chaos and make it to look balanced.
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We're conveniently located in the Heart of the Hocking Hills, right around the corner from Cantwell Cliffs State Park. We're easily reached from Columbus, Dayton/Cincinnati, Cleveland, and points beyond. Leave behind the hectic city life and immerse yourself in nature!
The lodge is located close to Cantwell Cliffs, Rock House, the Hocking Hills Market. We're a short drive from Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, and other area attractions.


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Right livelihood
"The gifts you have been given in this life do not belong to you alone. They belong to everyone. Do not be selfish and withhold them. Do not imprison yourself … Continue reading
Grace is not continuous for anyone. Grace happens in the flow of life, not apart from it. Love's presence is gentle and forgiving
"When you love and honor yourself there is harmony and peace in your life. Things unfold naturally, without struggle. Grace becomes the guiding light in your life. It the … Continue reading
Miracles and physical laws
"Your job is not to alter physical reality, but to be fully present with it. The real Miracle is your joining with God and understanding His Will for you. External … Continue reading
The real miracle is to be found in the spiritual purpose behind the event
"When you think of miracles, you no doubt think of the people who are cured of serious illnesses, who are delivered unexpectedly from dangerous situations or who experience unanticipated … Continue reading
God can't be in charge as long as you think you are the boss
"Experiment with being in your life without judgment. Be neutral about what happens. You don't have to see things in a positive light. Just stop seeing them in a negative … Continue reading
Miracle consciousness depends on your ability to intuit the presence of God in your life
"That you exist at all is a testimony of God's love. When you are in touch with God's love for you, everything that happens in your life is miraculous. All … Continue reading
"Faith is the perception of goodness in that which appears to be evil. It is the perception of abundance in what appears to be lacking. It is the perception of … Continue reading
Maps and signs
"Signs are created through our intuitive connection with life. When you are embarking on a road journey it is helpful to look at a road map. A road map … Continue reading
The futility of control
"The key to living in peace is the ability to stay in the present moment. You cannot live in the present moment if you think you are the one 'doing' … Continue reading
Do not become lost in the world before you know who you are
"Few people are alone with their experience. Most people are afraid to be. The irony is that those who are alone do not feel that they are alone. And those … Continue reading
Blessing the body
"Whenever I point out the inherent limitations of the physical body, someone inevitably interprets it to mean "the body is bad, inferior, or evil". The need to reject the body … Continue reading
Marriage is not a tie that binds, but one that releases
"Marriage begins first in the heart of both partners. In all loving relationships, one wishes the best for the other person. One is willing even to give the partner up … Continue reading
Split off aspects of self must be retrieved and integrated into conscious awareness
"Neither self-indulgence, nor self-denial brings peace or happiness. Those who indulge themselves eventually see that their substance of choice is addictive and satisfies less and less. And those who … Continue reading
Real love cracks life open
"Somehow people understand that if they take God's path their lives will never be the same. They aren't sure they really want a revolution happening in their lives. Many people … Continue reading
Home to love
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What is asked for is love
"As soon as you see a problem that needs fixing you have disempowered the person standing before you. Do not do this. Do not accept the pose of powerlessness. There … Continue reading
If your life is a flight from self, how can you expect any relationship to be grounded?
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You cannot extend forgiveness to another until you have claimed it for yourself
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The romantic tradition is merely a socially acceptable, institutionalized form of self-betrayal
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Spiritual Communities – when you offer love, those who need that love will find you
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Together, you accept your spiritual purpose and fulfill it gracefully
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Every evil you perceive in the world points to an unforgiving place in your own heart
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Daily rituals of intimacy and peace
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Three Stages of Consciousness
"There are three stages in the development of human consciousness. The first stage is Subconscious Knowledge. Driven by instinct and emotions, this is the state of ancient man. The second … Continue reading
The Earth is reflecting back to you the quality of your own consciousness
"Beneath the thinking mind is a pure, non-judgmental awareness. As soon as you discover that awareness, the heart opens, and giving and receiving are effortless. Observing silence and breathing … Continue reading


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Get Expert Advice on Applying for Fellowships
Posted by PDNAdmin on February 27, 2013 | Contests/Events
When considering the many opportunities available to photographers, the W. Eugene Smith Grant in Humanistic Photography is among the most prestigious. For more than 30 years, this highly competitive award has made a huge impact on the careers of winning photographers such as Peter von Agtmael (2012), Krisanne Johnson (2011), Darcy Padilla (2010), Lu Guang (2009), Mikhael Subotzky (2008), Stephen Dupont (2007) and Paolo Pellegrin (2006).
In preparation for the 2013 competition, this coming Monday, March 4, 2013, the W. Eugene Smith Memorial Fund and the Aperture Foundation will team up to host the panel Strategies for Photographers: Thoughts On How To Apply For Fellowships and Other Competitions.
This is a unique opportunity to get expert advice from a number of current Smith Fund board members, who will share their experiences in judging top competitions, ranging from Smith to World Press Photo, World Photo Organization, Getty Images, PDN, Le Journal de la Photographie and American Photography, to name a few.
Panelists include David Friend (Vanity Fair) W.M. Hunt (Dancing Bear), Marcel Saba (Redux Pictures), and Lauren Wendle (PDN), all of whom have served as head jurors.
Attendees at this free event will gain insight into what takes place in the judging room, how to assemble a submission to impress and, most importantly, the pitfalls to avoid when applying for competitions and grants.
Beginning at 6:30 pm, this panel is free and open to the public and follows an afternoon press conference announcing the opening of the 2013 Smith Fund Fellowship call for submissions. Both events will be held at the Aperture Foundation, 547 West 27th Street, 4th Floor.
The deadline for the 2013 Smith Fund competition is Friday, May 31. Click here for more information.


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Eoin Morgan says England are ready for New Zealand as the two sides battle it out for a place in the World Twenty20 final in Delhi.
England will need to raise their game once again if they are to beat New Zealand and reach a second World Twenty20 final, says captain Eoin Morgan.
After an opening round defeat to West Indies, England have shown they are capable of competing against the top T20 sides in India with victories over South Africa, Afghanistan and defending champions Sri Lanka.
The unbeaten Black Caps stand in the way of the 2010 champions in Delhi, and Morgan knows England must not let the prospect of a final appearance affect their focus.
"We are not getting too far ahead of ourselves as we have another tough game against a really strong New Zealand side - one which has played the best cricket in the group stages," Morgan told a media conference.
"It is about keeping things simple and taking every ball by ball and coming through the battle but we are looking forward to it."
History is on England's side with eight wins in 12 T20 internationals against New Zealand, but the Black Caps have won nine of their last 10 matches in the shortest form of the game.
Morgan wants England to express themselves in the semi-final, hoping it can make them competitive.
He said: "In my experience, in getting to the knockout stage in any tournament you have done the hard work as well and now that you have earned a licence to go out and express yourself as much as you can. To me that attitude leads to you getting the best out of yourself."
So far Kane Williamson's side have opted not to field strike bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee, but with a first international title since their 2000 ICC Champions Trophy (then the ICC Knock Out Tournament) win in sight they could be unleashed to help fire the Kiwis forward.
"They [Boult and Southee] are very much ready to go," said Williamson. "We need to look at the conditions before we decide on our final side. Naturally we'll consider the track we're playing on, the ground size and also the opposition. At this stage we're yet to decide on an XI."
New Zealand head into the semi-final having not played in Delhi so far in the tournament, whereas England's last two matches with Afghanistan and Sri Lanka have been at Feroz Shah Kotla, something Morgan believes could be crucial.
He said: "We've become quite settled in Delhi, and it's been good to us. Ultimately we've grown used to the pitch more from the first time we were here."
- England have posted 172+ in all five of their completed Twenty20 International innings when batting first against the New Zealand.
- No bowler took more wickets during the 2016 WorldT20 Super 10 stage than New Zealand's Mitchell Santner (9); recording an economy rate of just 5.7 in the process.
- Only against South Africa (10) have the Black Caps lost more T20 Internationals than versus England (8).
- Both of these sides had only managed to progress beyond the Super 8/10s once before in five attempts prior to this year's WorldT20.


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Technical Advisors – Sustainable Finance Advisor
Chemonics International Inc., a Washington DC based global consulting firm, with over 35 years of experience implementing development programs for various donors, primarily working with USAID, is recruiting mid- and senior-level professionals for an anticipated USAID-funded Sustainable Fisheries program. Based in Bangkok with satellite offices in Indonesia and the Philippines, the potential program's goal is to increase the ability of regional fisheries organizations to conserve marine biodiversity and combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Asia-Pacific region. This proposed five-year activity focuses on implementing a fishery catch documentation and certification system in order to improve food security and fisheries management. The program will liaise heavily with the private sector, working with actors from across the seafood value chain in both domestic and international markets.
Sustainable Finance Advisor will engage the private sector involved in the fisheries value chain, including but not limited to: fishers, fishing companies, seafood processors, seafood exporters retailers, etc. and identify external investment funds for project activities.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business.
Minimum 5 years of relevant technical experience on a donor-funded projects; experience with USAID preferred.
Demonstrated experience designing linkages between public and private sector in fisheries and seafood.
English proficiency, both spoken and written.
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Erbanna Is the Line of Bags That Weed Smokers Don't Even Know How Badly They Need
Having an organized and stylish place to keep your weed that you can leave out in plain sight is an option any adult deserves.
Hello all! I'm back in Toronto after my New York jaunt, which means I've returned to even chillier temperatures and the blasting heat of my apartment. While the thermostat-controlled radiators and electric wall heaters dry out my skin to the point that I feel mummified, I just can't quit them.
There's something very luxurious about lounging around one's home, scantily clad, in the midst of a cold snap. I can peel off all the heavy, itchy layers of the day and feel like a human again when I'm at home, bare-legged and all, surrounded by the jungle-esque plants that adorn each room.
Do you treat your home like a tropical oasis or would you rather lounge by a fire, wrapped in a huge blanket? I want to know how you're handling the weather when you're not out and about.
Now, last week you guys showed me your outfits and once again, I was smitten. Commenter misssincerely shared an outfit that felt perfect for the NYFW vibe I was feeling. I'm all for classics with a touch of reinvention, like that white T-shirt with the draped detailing, topped with a good ol' leather jacket. Two thumbs up from me.
I also fell for Mariel's blizzard-fighting outfit, which had a bit of a '70s vibe to it. That fur-trimmed cardigan (which she scored for $8!) and those caramel boots are right up my retro alley.
Have you guys also been experiencing record low temperatures this week? Apparently Toronto's are the lowest they've been in about 10 years. I'm NOT a fan and wish "low temperature days" were just as common as "snow days." Nobody wants to go out when there's a dramatically-below-zero windchill, c'mon!
Turning it over to you now, you endlessly stylish bunch. Have a great weekend!xoHannah


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Call to Worship
Song: Here I Am to Worship by Tim Hughes
Prayer of Praise
Song: O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing by Glaser and Wesley (free download)
Scripture Reading
Old Testament Reading: Nahum 3
New Testament Reading: Romans 14:5-12
Prayer of Confession
Songs of Thanksgiving
Song: My Savior's Love by Charles Gabriel
Song: Abba Father, We Approach Thee by Deck/Desmon
God's Word Proclaimed
Pastor Ben Reaoch will be preaching from Romans 14:5-12 on "Differences without Division, part 2"
(You can listen to past sermons at 3RG here)
The Lord's Supper
Now to him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and forever. Amen. (Jude 24-25, ESV))
Worship Through Giving
Song: Before the Throne of God Above by Charitie Lees Bancroft & Vikki Cook
Announcements & Closing
Fighter Verse to recite:
Put on then, as God's chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience, bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. (Colossians 3:12-13 ESV)


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Walter Pall's main blog about bonsai and his work with trees from day to day. Lots of good pictures of good trees and lots of valuable information about bonsai.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Dalmatian pine coming nicely
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Hi Walter,
Love the blog. Have seen your posts over the years and met you once in Chicago before the Mid-America show maybe 5 yrs ago.?
Question, do you know why the smaller pot with agressive feeding works better or better question might be do you have a working theory why this is true?
Thanks for taking the time to answer. -Dana
- October 29, 2009 at 2:47 PM
- Walter Pall said...
If an evergreen is in a small pot with very well draining substrate then it will have invaded the whole space with fine roots. As soon as the substrate gets wet the liquid is absorbed and very soon afterwards the substrate is very well aerating again. Then the roots can grow and the tree is happy. In a pot which is much larger it does not happen that way. There will be large ares which are not invaded by roots and thus will stay moist or even wet. In a small pot one can water more often. This will sound strange to bonsaiists, but plants love this. They love to be watered often as long as the substrate does not stay wet and air gets in all the time.
- October 29, 2009 at 7:25 PM


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John Ulmer is a partner and a senior member of the Taxation practice. He regularly advises on tax aspects of international business ventures, corporate finance and real estate transactions. He is the leading advisor to a number of Canada-based multinational groups on the tax structuring of their global investments. John also represents a number of Canadian public real estate companies, REITs and real estate funds. He was a pioneer in the establishment of cross-border REITs and frequently represents international real estate funds on their investments into Canada.
John's full bio is available here.


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COGIC also hosted a unity basketball tournament at the America Center with youth and police to help bridge the gap in communication and build trust with police.
Twelve St. Louis County police officers also played in the games. COGIC leaders say the organization brings more than 40,000 people to the city every year. More than $125 million has been brought to the city through the convention over the last seven years.