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But what if the boom is just a bubble?
By J. David Hughes
May 22, 2014
For nearly three years, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and the nation's oil and gas industry have trumpeted vast unconventional oil and gas wealth across the country. California was to be the crown jewel thanks to tight oil (shale oil), an ocean of which was merely waiting to be unlocked by enhanced oil recovery techniques such as hydraulic fracturing ("fracking"), matrix acidizing, and other forms of well stimulation.
The excitement around California was based on a widely cited 2011 report from the EIA which estimated that 15.4 billion barrels of tight oil—64 percent of the nation's total—were contained within the state's Monterey formation. A University of Southern California study followed, projecting that development of the Monterey would produce millions of new jobs and billions in new tax revenue. The oil industry began an intense campaign fighting calls to tax oil extraction and ban fracking.
We now know this excitement was all for naught. In a single line in an appendix to its yearly Annual Energy Outlook, the EIA has quietly reduced its Monterey shale oil estimate from an earlier downgrade of 13.7 billion barrels to a measly 0.6 billion barrels—barely 4 percent of the original estimate. When coupled with the EIA's concurrent downgrade of shale gas in the Marcellus formation, it is clear that what counts as "technically recoverable resources" is actually far from certain. We must ask how reliable the federal government's estimates of shale gas and tight oil really are.
Furthermore: How did the EIA make such a big mistake?
In the hoopla surrounding the original Monterey Shale estimate, most everyone failed to recognize that the EIA's estimate was little more than a back-of-the-envelope calculation. It essentially applied the best production scenarios of the geologically straightforward Bakken Shale (America's second largest producer of tight oil) to the much more geologically complex Monterey. Its basic assumptions came not from reliable third-party information but from oil industry investor presentations—according to the report's own author. The original shaky case for the Monterey Shale bonanza was available for anyone to see on the EIA's website, in under 500 words in its July 2011 Review of Emerging Resources report.
While the Monterey's supposed riches went uncritically reported by the media and exuberantly promoted by the oil industry, several independent analysts viewed these too-good-to-be-true numbers with suspicion, myself included. In 2013—with the support of Post Carbon Institute (PCI) and Physicians, Scientists and Engineers for Healthy Energy (PSE)—I completed the first publicly available empirical analysis of actual Monterey production data from shales within the formation and their geological characteristics.
The resulting report, Drilling California: A Reality Check on the Monterey Shale, found that the EIA's tight oil resource estimate for the Monterey was wildly overoptimistic, and that talk of a "bonanza" was illusory at best. Over the following months, news media and industry references to 15.4 billion barrels of Monterey shale dwindled. That skepticism has now been confirmed with the EIA's drastically reduced estimate of 0.6 billion barrels.
California will produce oil and gas for many years to come from a variety of sources. But based on the new estimate, it is pure fantasy to think windfall revenues from the Monterey Shale can be counted on to solve energy and fiscal problems at either the state or federal level. To put a finer point on this, the new estimate would only meet the oil consumption of the United States for 32 days.
Although tight oil production has increased U.S. oil production significantly and is likely to continue to increase it in the short term, the U.S. remains the second largest importer of crude oil in the world. High well-decline and field-decline rates require a continual drilling "treadmill" to maintain—let alone increase—production in shale plays, with high collateral environmental impacts. Available data now point to the two largest U.S. shale oil plays (Bakken of North Dakota and Eagle Ford of Texas) likely peaking in the 2016-2017 timeframe and beginning an inexorable decline. Although other shale oil plays are being developed, none appear to match the productivity of these plays. Thus the medium- and long-term supply outlook from U.S. shale oil plays is problematic, at best.
California's legislators, businesses, and communities have been led on a costly wild goose chase. Neither California nor the rest of the country can afford to lose more time or money on boondoggles like the Monterey Shale. Tight oil production in the U.S. should be viewed for what it is: a short-term reprieve from the longer-term vulnerability of reliance on finite fossil fuel resources. A long term vision is required to move towards true energy sustainability.
J. David Hughes is a geoscientist who has studied the energy resources of Canada for nearly four decades, including 32 years with the Geological Survey of Canada as a scientist and research manager. He is a Fellow of Post Carbon Institute and on the Board of Physicians, Scientists & Engineers for Healthy Energy (PSE).


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Berber is not a brand of carpet or a carpet material, although it is often mistaken for these. It is actually a term used to refer to a particular type of carpet weave utilizing a loop pile construction. As opposed to cut pile varieties of carpet, where open-ended threads extend out from the carpet's backing fabric, loop pile construction keeps all thread ends connected to the backing fabric. This creates a durable carpet surface that stands up well to years of use and abuse, and one that also resists showing markings from footprints and vacuums.
The 'berber' name is actually derived from the Berber people of North Africa who continue to make hand-woven carpets (or rugs) in their traditional style to this day. Although modern manufacturing techniques are now used to create beautiful wall-to-wall versions of this long-time classic, the distinguished heritage of berber and the many benefits it provides as a flooring option remain.
Berber offers timeless style and due to its distinctive qualities it has become a very popular carpeting option in the Lawrenceville, Norcross area, and around the country. It is especially suitable for high-traffic areas such as commercial offices, hotels, and schools because of its superior durability, stain resistance, and ease of cleaning and maintenance. Berber is also a relatively inexpensive carpet variety, which has helped solidify it as one of America's favorite carpets. Chances are you have walked on a few different examples of berber in the last few days.
While traditional Berber carpets are woven from sheep wool or camel hair, modern varieties are available that utilize not only natural wool, but also artificial materials such as nylon and olefin (polypropylene), which have become common carpet materials in the last few decades. Although these man-made materials are less expensive, the wool variety of berber still provides the best versatility and durability.
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I am graduating, but will not be participating in Convocation. Can I order tickets to give to a friend who is participating?
No. Tickets are reserved exclusively for graduates who are participating in the School of Nursing ceremony who have also registered through the UW's Commencement website.
Am I required to wear regalia at Convocation?
Yes, regalia is required at Convocation. Visit the UW Graduation website to register, purchase graduation apparel and parking passes.
Will there be food at the ceremony?
Yes! The Professional Organization of Nursing Students (PONS) will have some breakfast items and coffee for sale prior to the ceremony. Light refreshments (juice, coffee, fruit, cookies) will also be served in the Meany Theater lobby at 11:00 a.m. immediately following the Convocation ceremony.
Will I get to wear honors cords, Sigma Theta Tau cords, etc.?
Baccalaureate honors (summa cum laude: 3.94, magna cum laude: 3.89, cum laude: 3.80) are awarded only to recipients of a first baccalaureate degree. These honors are earned by those students who have completed no fewer than 90 residence credits at this institution. At least 60 of the 90 credits must have been acquired on a graded basis. The University's Honors Committee determines annually the grade-point requirement for each baccalaureate honor at each campus. Those eligible based on the end of winter quarter GPA may purchase the cords for $12 on the online Registration/Order Form. Sigma Theta Tau cords: Graduates invited to join Sigma Theta Tau society will be contacted by Sigma Theta Tau prior to the convocation ceremony and receive Sigma Theta Tau cords.
Will I get my diploma at Convocation?
No. Diplomas will be mailed to the address selected in MyUW (local or permanent) three to four months following graduation.
Where should I/my guests park for the School of Nursing Ceremony?
When you order parking passes through the online registration form, you should choose to park in either the Central Parking Garage (C2 - C5) or near the Burke Museum at the corner of NE 45th Street and 15th Avenue NE (N1). We do not recommend parking on level C1 of the Central Parking Garage, especially if you have guests who have difficulty travelling long distances, as it is more difficult to reach the elevator to Meany Theater.
What time should I arrive? Can I change into my graduation gown once I get to Meany Theater?
Graduates should arrive at the Studio Theater NO LATER THAN 7:45 a.m. You should be already dressed in your academic apparel as there are no changing rooms. We encourage graduates to leave purses and personal items with family members, though there will be a coat check sponsored by the Professional Organization of Nursing Students (PONS) for a small donation inside the Studio Theater lobby. Friends and family should wait near the entrance to Meany Theater by the George Washington statue until the main doors open at 8:45 a.m.
What if my family members lose their tickets? Will they be able to attend the ceremony?
Unfortunately, no. Meany Theater requires that Convocation be a ticketed event. If there are any unclaimed tickets at the box office, your guests may use these to enter.
What if I need more tickets than I'm allotted?
Meany Theater has limited seating and we must accommodate ALL graduates and their families. Students are guaranteed three tickets with the potential of obtaining additional tickets (subject to availability). If you have a large group, we recommend speaking directly to your peers to see if they have unused tickets they are willing to share with you.
My party has a guest that does not use a wheelchair but has difficulty walking. Does this count as disability seating?
Please contact Stephanie Kirschner in Student and Academic Services at email@example.com or 206.616.5066 to determine if disability seating is appropriate for your guest(s).
My family wants to surprise me with a bouquet of flowers and/or a lei. How can they get these to me?
It is easiest if leis are given to graduates prior to arriving at the Studio Theater (before 7:45 a.m.) so they may be worn during class photos and as they walk across the stage during the ceremony. We ask that friends and family wait until the reception following the ceremony to present flower bouquets to graduates.
My family lives outside of the United States. What steps must I take to make sure they can attend?
Refer to the following instructions for the steps necessary to inviting family from abroad:
- Invitations have to come from the student and not from the University of Washington or officials from the UW.
- Refer students to the ISS website.
- Immigration officials told ISS that documentation and support documents should come from the student and that Immigration does not pay a lot of attention to support letters from a school or department except for official verifications such as enrollment verification from the Registration office.
- If we do write a letter, the information needs to be verifiable, e.g. student is earning a doctorate in nursing (verifiable) but not list family member names, etc. (cannot be verified by us).
- ISS does not write letters of support and neither do many departments/schools on campus. The responsibility is on part of the student.
From the ISS Website
Inviting Family Members to Visit the U.S.As graduation approaches, you may want to invite your parents or other family members to celebrate commencement with you. Here are some suggestions to help them apply for a visitor's visa (B-2) at a US consulate or embassy in their home country. To facilitate their visa interview process you should do the following:
- Write a letter of invitation. Include the purpose of the visit, your relationship to the individuals, a statement of your status here, itinerary details and the length of time they will be visiting (usually less than three months). It is best to emphasize the temporary nature of the invitation and to demonstrate their intention to return to their home country following the visit. If you will provide their financial support while they are here, include that information as well.
- Include an Enrollment Verification Letter from the Registration Office in 225 Schmitz Hall to confirm your student status. Graduate students who hold an RA/TA appointment may want to also attach a departmental funding letter.
- Provide details of the Commencement Ceremony.
- For additional information about U.S. consulate/embassy locations and application procedures, review the U.S. Department of State visa information.
If the ceremony doesn't begin until 9:30 a.m., why do I need to arrive by 7:45 a.m.?
We ask graduates to arrive early in order to take class pictures and to walk you through the process of the Convocation ceremony.
I live out of the area and can't come in person to pick up my tickets prior to the ceremony. What should I do?
You will indicate on the Convocation registration survey how you will collect your tickets: in person at Student and Academic Services (HSB T-301), using a proxy, or at the box office at Meany Theater. If you choose Will Call, your guests will be able to pick up their tickets the morning of Convocation from the box office outside of Meany's lobby.
I am participating in the ceremony as a graduate. Do I need a ticket?
No, tickets are only required for guests of the graduates.
How much do tickets for Convocation cost? How many may I request?
Tickets for the School of Nursing Convocation ceremony are free! Every graduate who completes our online survey by the priority deadline are guaranteed three tickets for guests. Graduates can request additional guest tickets, which will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Additional tickets are not guaranteed. We encourage you to talk to your peers to see if they have additional tickets they are able to give you.
How can I find my family after the ceremony?
Faculty and graduates leave the auditorium during the recessional first. Guests in the audience follow.
Do children require tickets?
Per Meany Theater's ticket policy, every guest - regardless of age - must have a ticket. Only "babes-in-arms" do not require tickets, but must be held on a parent/guardian lap.
Are strollers or baby car seats allowed in Meany Theater?
No. Due to fire codes, all strollers and baby car seats must be left in a designated space outside the lobby. We encourage guests to leave these in their vehicles, if possible.
Are bottles, balloons, silly string or confetti allowed in Meany Theater?
No. Any balloons will be confiscated by Meany staff and held in the lobby. Bringing bottles, balloons, silly string or confetti into the theater is subject to large fines.
Does the Convocation ceremony include Bothell and Tacoma nursing graduates?
No. This ceremony is for Seattle campus nursing graduates only.


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Do you suffer from inflammation, sore joins, menstrual cramps or even want to repair your muscles faster after yoga or a really good workout? If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, boy do we have a cocktail for you! I first started "shooting" coconut water and turmeric because I was experiencing painful cramps, but the more I did it, the more people I would encounter who were using turmeric every day to recover faster from yoga and reduce inflammation as part of their routine. I personally don't love the taste of this cocktail, it tastes a bit like drinking pickles. Let me say though, that a lot of other people I give this to when they're in pain usually don't share in my experience of the drink and often quite like the taste. All of our taste buds are unique, so give it a shot. And even if it's not your favourite, you can still benefit from turmerics healing powers.
The reason you see turmeric mixed in coconut water, is because coconut water acts as a "carrier" delivering more nutrients to the cells. It's also the only liquid on the planet that you can inject directly into your blood stream as it's composition is almost identical to that of blood plasma. Not that you should try injecting it into your blood stream or anything. Just saying, it's possible and that's pretty cool.
1-2 tsp. of Turmeric Powder or 1 Oz Juiced Turmeric Root 1 cup coconut water OR Mix into fresh vegetable juice made in your juicer (celery, cucumber, ginger & lemon is a great anti-inflammatory juice to mix your turmeric into) Instructions:Mix your turmeric powder or juiced turmeric root into 1 cup of coconut water (if you don't have it you can use water). Or, you can take your turmeric and mix it into a fresh vegetable juice. Drink right away and you can do this multiple times per day. Note that if you're new to juicing or fresh roots, turmeric is very cleansing and you may need to use the washroom frequently, but this is normal.
Ultimate Superfoods Turmeric Powder 10 Rawesome Facts About Turmeric 1. Turmeric is a natural anti-inflammatory and has been proven to reduce pain symptoms and help chronic pain sufferers with arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
2. Turmeric has long been recognized for it's healing powers by physicians and healers in the holistic community, however western medical professionals are only just starting to learn about turmerics charms. perhaps the inability to patent nature has something to do with this slow learning curve?
3. If you suffer from acne, turmeric is not only helpful taken internally but you can also use it externally by making a turmeric paste. Put on your face or other areas of the skin for 20 minutes or overnight to reduce inflammation and clear up a break out. Keep in mind this might turn your skin orange so dont do this before a special event.
4. Turmeric root can be juiced and used as a pain reliever. Only a small amount is needed to do the trick.
5. Even chronic sufferers of arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can experience relief by using turmeric on a frequent basis. Use it raw for best results by sprinkling it on salads and raw dishes as well as mixing it into fresh vegetable juices & coconut water.
6. Clean cuts and wounds with turmeric, it's a natural anti-septic and anti-bacterial.
7. Turmeric has high amounts of anti-oxidants that fight cancer causing free radicals, keeping your immune system strong. If you have a cold or flu, turmeric is one of the best things you can do to speed up recovery.
8. Even chronic skin conditions like psoriasis can be helped with turmeric. for a healthy skin regimen, make a turmeric cocktail every day for 2 weeks accompanied by fresh raw foods, juices and green smoothies.
9. Using turmeric in your daily or weekly regimen will help you recover from yoga and workouts faster by reducing inflammation and easing sore muscles.
10. Turmeric also contains good amounts of iron and other minerals so use it as a blood builder.
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Kill Command, a sleek and fun sci-fi action flick.
Ever wonder what happened to basic themed action sci-fi flicks that didn't make you think too much but kept you interested the whole time by using visually stunning graphics and natural performances? Do you ever miss the old school shoot 'em up movies of the '80s? Ever missed chemistry between actors?
Well, every once in a great while, a crew of unknowns comes along and busts out an unexpected science fiction thrill ride. Steven Gomez directs a film that can easily cut heads with almost any larger scale action release. He does it with a meager budget of 1 million dollars and a cast of little known actors. Despite some minor performance flaws, Kill Command gives me hope that sci-fi still belongs to the fans and to creative minds that know how to make movies like this.
|No. I'm not the sex robot you were looking for. Check aisle 7.
Kill Command is way better than it should be considering its low budget. Mixing standard military training film tropes with the man against machine plots that fill today's landscape of science fiction, this is a love note to video game fanatics and the legions of viewers that will appreciate how hard they tried with this production. With excellent looking visuals, and a decent yet amateurish cast, Kill Command is a cool mix of the better seasons of Falling Skies crossed with the militant style of Edge of Tomorrow and the autonomous tech of Richard Stanley's Hardware. All of this is topped off with a hint of Dog Soldiers, replacing werewolves with flesh shredding, fiercely unhinged robots.
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What truly sets this apart from many other films in this category and budget is the overall look of the movie. Instead of looking fully digital, Kill Command has a film like quality that rests on steady camerawork and better than average editing. The robotic visual elements are just icing on the cake. The villainous mech antagonists have a weight and depth that at times feels more like practical effects than total CGI. Fans of first person shooters will be engrossed in the way this is put together. Loyal followers of movies that pit humans against their own mechanical creations will immediately fall in love with how badass this movie looks and sounds.
Being a fan of the '80s and '90s movies like the original Terminator, the previously mentioned Hardware, and all the mech entries in between, Kill Command is a solid throwback that revitalizes a sometimes boring sub-genre. Setting this on a remote island inhabited by self aware robots feels strangely familiar at times but refreshing enough to give it a suggested viewing. Check this one out. You might be happy you did.


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I have so many goals for myself. Unfortunately I get so busy with life itself (Oh and those four kids that keep following me) that I get distracted! Shocking, I know. One minute I'm cleaning up the kitchen (Look a shiny object!) and the next I'm upstairs rearranging the furniture! My mind goes 100 miles a minute some days! Well, this week it slowed down. Must have been the HEAT! It has been hot here in Chula Vista. Even though my mind slowed down, I still accomplished my weekly goals! No, not of a clean house….don't be silly. My house is NEVER clean. I'm talking about my fitness goals. As you know I am training to be a Stroller Strides instructor, and I am studying for my AFAA Group Fitness Certification! My goals this week were to run Monday and Wednesday and attend Stroller Strides Tuesday and Thursday! Mission accomplished! I'm trying to get into a routine, around the kids, and in preparation for a Triathlon in October. Now I just need to add some pool time. This week's goal is to get only bike trainer in the morning when I get up. I am hoping to "ride" until the kids wake up! My hubby has been doing insanity every night at 10pm. Yeah…I have not done that yet…I go to bed at 9! LOL
So my goals for NEXT week are to SWIM, get on my bike and of course RUN!
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Airman Missing from Vietnam War Identified
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In 1997, a joint United States - Lao People's Democratic Republic (L.P.D.R.) team investigated a crash site in Houaphan Province, Laos, within 330 feet of the last known location of Campbell. In addition to human remains, the team located aircraft wreckage and military equipment, which correlated with Campbell's aircraft.
From 2009 to 2010, additional joint U.S.-L.P.D.R. recovery teams investigated and excavated the crash site three times. Teams recovered additional human remains, military equipment -- including an aircraft data plate -- and a .38-caliber pistol matching the serial number issued to Campbell.
Scientists from the JPAC used circumstantial evidence and forensic identification tools in the identification of Campbell.
For additional information on the Defense Department's mission to account for missing Americans, call 703-699-1420 or visit the DPMO website at http://www.dtic.mil/dpmo .
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LONDON (MarketWatch) -- Roche Holding uk:rog RHHBY, -0.69% said Friday that topline results of a phase III trial investigating the use of Avastin in combination with docetaxel chemotherapy and prednisone in men with late stage prostate cancer did not meet its primary objective of extending overall survival compared to chemotherapy and prednisone alone. A preliminary assessment of safety has shown adverse events that have been previously observed in pivotal trials with Avastin, the Swiss drugmaker added. Roche said that the findings don't impact Avastin's approved indications and that the drug's broad development programme in other tumour types will continue as planned.
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Sure NBC has "America's Got Talent," a show that features dancers, singers and performers of all ages, who compete for a $1 million dollar prize.
But a new documentary takes that concept one step further, showcasing talented inmates, who hope to win a new chance at life.
It's called "The Redemption Project: Inmates Got Talent."
In the film, two fish-out-of-water comedians, Johnny Collins and Joel Jerome, visit Putnamville Correctional in Indiana and organize a talent contest as a way to rehab the prison's inmates, according to the project's website.
During the eight days that Collins and Jerome shot the film at the medium-security correctional facility, the pair was able to interact with convicts in a unique way.
"I wanted to go into a prison originally and do comedy in front of inmates. Comedians always marvel at doing comedy in challenging places, and then immediately we got the notion, why not include the inmates? They're not going anywhere anyway," said Collins.
But the project grew into something much more.
During their eight days at Putnamville Prison, the team captured interviews and performances with singers, spoken word artists and comics.
"We were stunned that some of these guys, the comedians, could actually hold their own with some of the top professionals in the country," said Collins.
The hope of the project is that, in an ultimately comedic fashion, this documentary could help the convicts turn over a new leaf so they can become productive members of society.
Collins is shopping for a distributor for "Inmates got Talent," but he has already found one fan at North Hollywood's HaHa Café, where club owner Jack Assadourian applauds his latest work.
"Crime is still happening inside prison. This is one way for them to just get that tension out through spoken word or comedy. Brilliant idea," said Assadourian.
For ex-inmate "Big Mike" Mitchell, the documentary is personal. "From juvenile hall in 1989 to the California State Prison system in 2001, Big Mike has since turned his life around," according to the film's website.
This now law-abiding husband and father believes comedy is key.
"I'm 36 years old. I want to come at night, put my $50 on the counter and say, 'Honey I was at work.' I consider it a job. My profession," said Mitchell.
And "Big Mike" is giving back.
"He also promotes. Has a number of different shows out there. Actually giving comedians stage time, paying them. Those that aren't compensated, up-and-comers. Given the ability to get their chops," said Collins.


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Twin Peaks : Zen, or the Skill to Catch a Killer (1990)
Directed by David LynchGenres - Mystery | Sub-Genres - Prime-Time Drama [TV], Psychological Thriller | Run Time - 60 min. | Countries - United States |
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Originally broadcast on April 19, 1990, the memorable and pivotal second episode of Twin Peaks, "Zen, or the Skill of Catching a Killer," contains the infamous surreal dream sequence with the Little Man From Another Place (Michael J. Anderson). On Saturday night, sleazy businessman Benjamin Horne (Richard Beymer) and his immature brother, Jerry Horne (David Patrick Kelly), visit the brothel One-Eyed Jacks for a night of debauchery. Meanwhile, Bobby (Dana Ashbrook) and Mike (Gary Hershberger) meet Leo (Eric Da Re) in the woods for a drug deal. The next morning, Agent Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) decides to teach Sheriff Truman (Michael Ontkean) and his crew about Tibet. In order to gain perspective on the identity of the "J" name referred to in Laura Palmer's diary, Cooper reads "J" names aloud along with their connection to Laura, then throws a rock at a bottle. The bottle breaks after the name Leo Johnson is read. Also that morning, Donna (Lara Flynn Boyle) and Audrey (Sherilyn Fenn) run into each other at the Double R diner. At the morgue, the angry pathologist Albert Rosenfield (Miguel Ferrer) has arrived to inspect the body, and he wastes no time insulting the residents of Twin Peaks, especially Sheriff Truman. That night, Pete Martell (Jack Nance) complicates Catherine's plans to burn the mill when he sneaks a key to Josie Packard (Joan Chen). Finally, in an unforgettable montage, Cooper has a dream involving the One-Armed Man, the Little Man From Another Place, and Killer Bob in a red-curtained room. He wakes up believing he knows who killed Laura Palmer.
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Just before we left, I made a new fun bar recipe that my friend Anne over at Annie Bakes suggested. She got this recipe for Chocolate Cheerios Marshmallow Bars from Pillsbury and they had cut there bars into hearts. We loved this new recipe. Our oldest daughter had some friends over and between the teens and the family - we ate every bite.
1 cup flour
1 cup Chocolate Cheerios cereal, crushed
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups mini-marshmallows
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 bag (11.5 ounces) milk chocolate chips
4 cups Chocolate Cheerios
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line bottom and sides of a 9 x 13 pan with foil. In a large bowl, mix all crust ingredients except marshmallows with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly. Press firmly into bottom of pan.
Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven. Immediately sprinkle with marshmallows. Return to oven; bake and additional 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows just begin to puff. Cool while preparing topping.
In a large saucepan, place all topping ingredients except cereal. Heat over medium-high heat just until chips are melted (7 to 8 minutes), stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in 4 cups cereal. Immediately spoon warm topping over marshmallows; spread to cover. Cool completely, at least 1 hour.
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If you are looking for a complete Maine lobster dinner, the Nor'east Feast has you covered.
Clam Storage
If you choose the clams for your Nor'East Feast, all clams should be kept refrigerated until cooking. Your freshly dug clams can be stored in your refrigerator upon arrival at your door. You should never eat clams raw. Your Clams may open slightly, this is normal. We recommend you cook and serve on them day of arrival.
How long can I keep my Maine lobsters alive?
We strongly recommend that you cook and enjoy your fresh Medium Live Lobsters the day they arrive. Upon arrival we suggest you immediately refrigerate contents or place the entire box in a cool environment. If you are unable to cook the Medium Lobsters the day that they arrive, you should partially cook them. Partially cook the lobsters by boiling for one third of the suggested cooking time listed in the cooking guide. Refrigerate the blanched lobsters for up to 48 hours. When you are ready to serve, place the blanched lobsters back in boiling water for the remaining two thirds time specified.
Lobster Handling Do's and Don'ts
1. Follow the suggested cooking times – overcooking can toughen the meat
2. Cook live lobsters the day they arrive
1. Place the lobsters in fresh water or cover with ice cubes, this will kill them within minutes!
2. Freeze live lobsters
3. Remove bands from the lobster claws while alive
4. Expect your lobsters to arrive red, they will turn red after cooking
5. Consume uncooked clams or mussels
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All of our lobsters are hand selected hard-shell and wild caught in Maine daily and are antibiotic free. Once the lobsters have been selected and graded by our team, we keep them healthy by holding them in large tanks that have constant recirculation of cold Maine ocean water. Once it is time for your lobsters to be shipped, we pack them in a cooler with some seaweed (when available) and ice packs to ensure they arrive alive and fresh to your doorstep, within 24 hours. If you would like to learn more about Maine Lobster Direct, take a look at our about us page.


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Neuropathy is a growing problem in the world today. More and more people are developing the symptoms of numbness, tingling, and nerve pain in their extremities.
Are you prepared to help the patients in this specific health niche?
Before jumping in head first, I suggest you give some thought to how you will be getting the patients in and treating them.
I recommend the following 3 steps:
#1. Have a treatment system in place.
If you're going to be bringing in new patients who suffer with neuropathy, then you should give some thought as to how they should be treated.
There are varying levels of treatment out there that chiropractors use for neuropathy. Some just adjust and do therapy. Others have very advanced treatment systems. It's a mistake to think you cannot see neuropathy patients at all unless you have a very detailed plan. But a detailed plan can help tremendously in getting better results with your patients. The treatment plan I recommend is called NeuropathyDr, developed by Dr. John Hayes.
#2. Use neuropathy specific ads
New patients that come in to your office from a neuropathy-specific newspaper ad are much easier to convert than patients from other sources. In fact, I would rate them just below a referral patient (with some conditions like neuropathy, decompression and fibromyalgia, maybe even above a referral patient) when it comes to quality. The most important thing you want when it comes to newspaper ads is diversity. You don't want just one newspaper ad. In addition to the neuropathy ad you are receiving each month, I would recommend at least 2 other ads throughout the month (assuming your newspaper is large enough.)
Just like you should never rely on just one type of new patient marketing, you should never rely on just one type of newspaper ads. (This was the problem with a popular newspaper ad kit released years ago.) The other thing I want to mention about running newspaper ads is you must measure your ROI and pick good papers to run in. I go into great detail in my manuals that come with the Ultimate Chiropractic Ads, so I won't belabor the point here. But if you have a great ad, it won't do you any good if no one is seeing it or you are overpaying to run it. To get some new neuropathy ads I have written, check out: The Ultimate Ad Club.
#3. Put a Neuropathy webpage up.
Your website is your face to the community. It's the new yellow page ad. Whatever is on your website is what people think you do.
I recommend you have a page on your website devoted to educating the neuropathy patient on how you can help them and what you do in your office. If you begin to see success and have a large percentage of your practice focusing on neuropathy, you should consider setting up a separate website where neuropathy is mentioned. These webpages shouldn't just be about education, but should also include an offer for a consultation and exam.
If you begin this week focusing on these 3 tips, you'll find your practice growing quickly with neuropathy patients. Try them and let me know how it goes.


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So last week an announcement came out where Outlook Web App had been hacked so I had to change my password. Apparently when you setup your ScheduleOnce Integration to use 365 (which I gotta say is one of the coolest integrations!), it quits working if you change your password.
In ScheduleOnce, simply Disconnect and Reconnect the calendar (under Integrations). 🙂
You can read more about the Outlook Web App Hack here: http://news.softpedia.com/news/hackers-breach-microsoft-owa-server-steal-11-000-user-passwords-493762.shtml


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FUJIFILM X-T30 with 15-45mm Mirrorless Digital Silver Kit
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- XC 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS PZ Lens
- 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 Sensor
- DCI and UHD 4K30 Video; F-Log Gamma
- OLED EVF, 3.0″ Tilting LCD Touchscreen
- 425-Point Phase-Detection Autofocus
- Bluetooth and Wi-Fi; Sports Finder Mode
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The 4th Generation
Mirrorless cameras have taken the next leap in expressive capability.
The FUJIFILM X-T30 is the coming together of features developed over four generations of X Series. This includes enhanced image quality and processing speed using the combination of the latest X-Trans™* CMOS 4 sensor and image processing engine, in an even more compact and lightweight body.
Back-illuminated 26.1 megapixel image sensor
The FUJIFILM X-T30 features the X Series' fourth-generation X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor. Boasting a resolution of 26.1MP, the sensor uses the unique X-Trans color filter array to reduce moiré and false colors without the need for an optical low pass filter. Its back-illuminated structure enhances image quality while reducing noise levels and extending the sensitivity to ISO160.
Perfectly paired image processing engine for maximum performance
The new X-Processor 4 has a quad-core design to utilize the full potential of the X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor. This combination of processor and sensor is behind the enhanced Film Simulation mode, which enables you to achieve richer colors and tones, as well as significant improvement in the camera's ability to track a moving subject, faster and more accurate autofocus, and enhanced 4K/30P video capabilities.
Faster and more accurate AF performance
The number of phase detection pixels in the sensor has been increased to 2.16 million and the phase detection AF area covers the entire frame (approx. 100%), enabling fast and accurate autofocusing. The low-light limit for phase detection AF has been also expanded from +0.5EV in the previous-generation camera systems to -3.0EV.
Six AF Modes
AF modes available are "Single Point AF" for prioritizing focus on a single chosen point, "Zone AF" suitable for a moving subject, and "Wide / Tracking AF." Each of them can be combined with the AF-S and AF-C modes to create six AF patterns in total.
AF-S + Single Point
Basic AF mode for focusing on a single chosen point in a subject
AF-S + Zone
Capturing a moving subject in a large AF area
AF-S + Wide
Automatically capturing a subject that makes unpredictable movements across the frame
AF-C + Single Point
Capturing a subject that makes a linear movement
AF-C + Zone
Tracking a subject that makes less-challenging movements that can be followed manually hand-held
AF-C + Tracking
Automatically tracking a subject that moves across the frame
Mechanical Shutter and Electronic Shutter
The FUJIFILM X-T30 can shoot continuously at up to 8.0fps in full resolution when using the mechanical shutter, and offers the Sport Viewfinder mode, which shoots pictures within a cropped area representing approx. 16.6 megapixels (1.25x crop), marked within the viewfinder view, so that you can check the movements of a subject even before it comes into the shooting frame. By using the electronic shutter, the FUJIFILM X-T30 supports blackout-free high-speed continuous shooting of up to 30fps*. When the electronic shutter is selected, you can also choose the Silent mode.
"Face- and eye-detection AF" for better portrait photographs
The tracking performance of the "Face- and Eye-detection AF" is twice as good as previous models. The FUJIFILM X-T30 maintains accurate focus on people from the front or side in scenes which were notoriously difficult to track. The eye-detection AF is also supported in the AF-C mode, focus-tracking subject's eyes in portraiture that involves movements. The eye-detection AF can be configured to priority-focus on either right or left eye or the eye closest to the camera. It is a powerful tool in portrait photography, which demands focus accuracy with a shallow depth of field.
"Face Select" function to make sure to capture an important subject
4K/30P Video Recording and High Resolution Digital Audio
Thanks to the 4th generation image sensor and processor, the FUJIFILM X-T30 boasts superb 4K video recording features. It actually records in 6K (6240×3510) to produce stunning quality in 4K (3810×2160). The camera also supports the DCI format (17:9), which gives an even more cinematic look to your videos. The FUJIFILM X-T30 adopts high resolution audio recording without the need for additional accessories. Finally, F-Log recording and 4:2:2 10bit output via the HDMI port are also supported making the camera suitable to produce more professional, fully fledged videos.
The face- and eye-detection AF during Video Recording
Face and eye-detection AF is also available when recording video. Together with the "Face Select" function, you can switch who is in focus while recording by using the touchscreen panel or the Focus Lever.
4K video with Film Simulation modes
You can shoot 4K movies using any of the Film Simulation modes. ETERNA, is particularly suitable for video thanks to its subdued colors and rich shadow tones, giving a cinematic look. ACROS delivers monochrome video with fine textures and rich gradation, while CLASSIC CHROME creates a unique atmosphere, reminiscent of vintage reversal films. Velvia gives an option of giving high saturation to video imagery.
FUJIFILM's unique Film Simulation modes
A total of 16 Film Simulation options are available, producing rich colors and tones that reflect your creative intentions just as if you were swapping between different types of photographic films. This is a function exclusive to FUJIFILM, developed with the company's color presentation philosophy and know-how perfected over 80 years of manufacturing photographic film. Diverse options available include PROVIA and Velvia, named after FUJIFILM's own photographic films, as well as ETERNA, which emulates the tones of motion pictures, CLASSIC CHROME, suitable for documentary photos, as well as two types of monochrome filters including ACROS.
This is a standard option that caters to a variety of situations. It delivers radiant skin tones and vibrant colors in what FUJIFILM calls "memory colors," exactly as you remember them.
This option is characterized with high saturation combined with memory colors. It is perfect for landscape and wildlife photographs with rich blues and vivid primary colors, or for night scenes thanks to its deep blacks.
This option offers soft tones and high saturation at the same time, showcasing radiant skin tones and smooth gradation. It is ideal for outdoor portraits, when you want to ensure vibrant tones in the background.
This option adds an air of profound depth to pictures with subtle colors and muted tones. It is designed primarily to create a unique atmosphere, reminiscent of vintage reversal films.
ACROS (+ Ye/R/G FILTER)
This is a monochrome option, designed in pursuit for fine textures, deep blacks and rich gradation. It offers the benefit of providing fine details at low ISOs and graininess at high ISOs.
PRO Neg. Hi
This option creates high-contrast portraits even in overcast outdoor conditions or indoor situations with flat lighting. It is characterized by natural skin tones, setting it apart from other options that provide memory colors.
PRO Neg. Std
This option produces realistic and natural skin tones in portraits shot under controlled lighting. Its softer and gentler tones with low saturation create snapshots with a difference
This option is characterized with subdued colors and smooth halftones in shadows, creating the atmosphere of motion pictures.
Special effects that enhance your photographic expressions even further
The FUJIFILM X-T30 offers various effects that can be combined with Film Simulation modes to enhance creative flair in color tones and gradations. The special effects available include the Color Chrome effect, which produces deeper colors and gradation in subjects that contain highly saturated colors, which are notoriously difficult to photograph. The Monochrome Adjustment function faithfully reproduces warm and cool blacks in digital photos, which used to be achieved with specific photographic papers and developers. The Grain effect adds graininess, typically seen in film-based pictures, to digital photos to create an analog-like texture. The camera also provides means of adjusting highlight tones, shadow tones, sharpness and other properties.
The FUJIFILM X-T30's reflects the X Series design philosophy.
Every element of the design has been made with the photographer in mind, from the dial-based operation to the compact, lightweight body. The FUJIFILM X-T30 uses the latest generation APS-C sensor to record every picture in the highest quality and has an aesthetically-pleasing design that evokes a passion for capturing the moment, helping to immerse yourself into the world of photography.
In addition, the camera incorporates numerous convenient features such as the touchscreen rear LCD panel and a well-hidden, built-in flash.
Wide variety of shooting modes to suit any shooting conditions
You can choose from "Manual" to choose exposure settings yourself, "Aperture Priority" to prioritize the depth of field and Bokeh – background blur effect in your image, "Shutter Speed Priority" to ensure capturing motion in your subject or "Program" to leave the choice of aperture and shutter speed to the camera. You can also opt for the "Advanced SR Auto" for intelligent, fully-automatic shooting.
Control Mode
You can select "Program," "Shutter Speed Priority," "Aperture Priority" and "Manual" by using a combination of the Shutter Speed Dial and the Aperture Ring on the lens. The Exposure Compensation Dial also allows you to adjust exposure by up to ±5 stops*.
Auto Mode
When using the Advanced SR Auto mode, the camera automatically selects the optimum shooting settings from 58 preset scenes.
Advanced SR Auto mode
High performance electronic viewfinder
The FUJIFILM X-T30 features an EVF with approx. 2.36 million dots and the magnification ratio of 0.62x. This is brighter and a higher resolution than previous models, and offers a magnification ratio equivalent to DSLRs. With a display time lag of just 0.005 seconds and refresh rate of 100fps*, the EVF allows you to identify your subject's movements quickly and accurately. Unlike a DSLR, the EVF helps you see exactly what the sensor will capture, with the effects of Film Simulation and exposure reflected in real time so that you can shoot without checking how the settings affect the final image.
Tilting touchscreen LCD monitor
The FUJIFILM X-T30 features a 3.0-inch tilting touchscreen LCD monitor that has a 3:2 aspect ratio and approx. 1.04 million dots. The tilting design enables easy shooting from high and low angles. All shooting information, normally displayed on the monitor, can be turned off if you want to concentrate on taking the picture.
Captive Touchscreen Panel
You can adjust the AF area using the touchscreen while looking through the viewfinder
Equipped with a capacitive touchscreen panel, the FUJIFILM X-T30 allows touch-based controls during shooting, such as "Touch AF," "Touch Focus Area Selection," "Touch Shot" and "Touch Function". This capability means you can move your focus area faster and more intuitively than ever before or simply use a swipe motion to scroll through images when reviewing.
Enhanced grip and handling.
The FUJIFILM X-T30 uses an eight-direction lever instead of the traditional 4 way selecter buttons. This gives the camera's compact body extra room to grip the camera for added stability. At the same time, the grip thickness has been increased so the camera sits more comfortably in your hand.
Automatic transfer with Bluetooth®
The FUJIFILM X-T30 can be paired with a smart device with Bluetooth® for always on connection*, enabling automatic transfer of pictures you take to share quickly on social media. The connection also enables other functions, such as remote shooting from a smartphone / computer, viewing of pictures taken on your device, and printing direct to an Instax printer.
FUJIFILM Camera Remote
FUJIFILM's free application for use on smart devices has been updated making it easier to use. It offers a wide range of functions including automatic image transfer, remote shooting, individual photo upload, camera browsing and geo-tagging, using your devices' GPS and time information.
Download FUJIFILM Camera Remote
Workflow Software
Capture One Express FUJIFILM [Trial]
This RAW developing software catalogs your pictures in a unique way for faster handling regardless of size and number of pictures stored. While developing RAW files, you can edit pictures utilizing FUJIFILM's exclusive Film Simulation modes.
Download Capture One Express FUJIFILM
You can use a USB cable to connect the FUJIFILM X-T30 to a computer installed with this software, to take advantage of the camera's image process engine in develop the RAW files. It speeds up processing time dramatically and eliminates any loss of image quality.
Download FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic CC: This RAW developing software is a useful tool not only for processing RAW files but also cataloging your photos. It also supports Film Simulation modes.
This software can save and export camera settings, which is useful when you want to backup your settings or share them among multiple FUJIFILM X-T30 cameras.
Download FUJIFILM X Acquire
Capture One Pro / Capture One Pro FUJIFILM (Optional)
This workflow software is an extended version of Capture One Express FUJIFILM, offering even greater number of functions and powerful editing capabilities. This software is available to purchase from Phase One's website.
|Lens Mount
Fujifilm X Mount
|Camera Format
APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor)
26.1 Megapixel
|Max Resolution
6240 x 4160
|Sensor Type / Size
CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm
|File Formats
Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: AVC/H.264, MOV Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo)
|Bit Depth
|Dust Reduction System
|Memory Card Type
|Video Recording
Yes, NTSC/PAL
|Video Format
4096 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps (200, 100 Mb/s MOV) 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps (200, 100 Mb/s MOV) 2048 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (200, 100 Mb/s MOV) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (200, 100 Mb/s MOV) 1920 x 1080p at 100/120 fps (200 Mb/s MOV)
|Aspect Ratio
|Video Clip Length
Up to 29 Minutes 59 Seconds
|Audio Recording
Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) Optional External Mic: With Video (Stereo)
|Focus Type
Auto & Manual Focus
|Focus Mode
Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
|Autofocus Points
Phase Detection: 425
|Viewfinder Type
|Viewfinder Size
|Viewfinder Pixel Count
|Viewfinder Coverage
|Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.62x
|Display Screen
3″ Rear Touchscreen Tilting LCD (1,040,000)
|Screen Coverage
|ISO Sensitivity
Auto, 160 to 12800 (Extended Mode:80 to 51200)
Type: Mechanical Speed: 900 to 1/4000 Second Type: Electronic Speed: 900 to 1/32000 Second Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 60 to 0 Minute in Bulb Mode
|Remote Control
RR-100 (Optional)
|Metering Method
Average Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering, Multi-Zone Metering, Spot Metering
|Exposure Modes
Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 EV Steps)
|White Balance Modes
Automatic Scene Recognition, Color Temperature, Custom, Fine, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
|Buffer/Continuous Shooting
Up to 8 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 90 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 8 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 18 Frames in Raw Format Up to 5 fps at 26.1 MP Up to 4 fps at 26.1 MP Up to 3 fps at 26.1 MP Up to 20 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 32 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 20 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 17 Frames in Raw Format Up to 10 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 81 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 10 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 17 Frames in Raw Format Up to 30 fps at 16.6 MP for up to 26 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 30 fps at 16.6 MP for up to 17 Frames in Raw Format Up to 20 fps at 16.6 MP for up to 53 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 20 fps at 16.6 MP for up to 17 Frames in Raw Format Up to 10 fps at 16.6 MP for up to 95 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 10 fps at 16.6 MP for up to 18 Frames in Raw Format
|Flash Modes
Auto Commander First-Curtain Sync Hi-Speed Sync Manual Off Second-Curtain Sync Slow Sync TTL Auto
|Built-in Flash
|Guide No.
16.4′ / 5 m ISO100
|Max Sync Speed
1 / 180 Second
|Dedicated Flash System
|External Flash Connection
Hot Shoe, PC Terminal
|Self Timer
2, 10 Seconds
|Interval Recording
2.5mm Sub-mini (2-Ring), HDMI D (Micro), USB 3.0, USB Type-C, X-Sync Socket
|Wi-Fi Capable
1 x NP-W126S Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1260 mAh
|AC Power Adapter
AC-9V (Not Included)
|Dimensions (W x H x D)
4.7 x 3.3 x 1.8″ / 118.4 x 82.8 x 46.8 mm
|Focal Length
15 to 45mm Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 23 to 69 mm
Maximum: f/3.5 to 5.6 Minimum: f/22
|Angle of View
86.9° to 35°
|Minimum Focus Distance
5.12″ / 13 cm
|Optical Design
10 Elements in 9 Groups
|Diaphragm Blades
7, Rounded
|Image Stabilization
|Filter Thread
Front: 52 mm
|Dimensions (DxL)
2.46 x 1.74″ / 62.6 x 44.2 mm
4.76 oz / 135 g
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Tourism and Informal Empire in the Mediterranean: The British and Mallorca, 1919-1973
The British were always prominent, though seldom predominant, in the development of Mediterranean island tourism from the nineteenth century onwards. Their imperial interests led them to occupy and garrison several islands, from Menorca and Malta to Corfu and Cyprus, building relationships which inflected the subsequent negotiations between international tourism and post-imperial identity. There is a rich field for research here; but, always within that broader context, this paper focuses on the role of the British and their empire in the rise of Mallorca as tourist destination and place of expatriate residence, alongside Catalans, Spaniards, French, Germans and other northern Europeans, and North Americans, to proffer a far from exhaustive list. Mallorca became an attractive stopping-off point for travellers to and from various distant points of Empire via the Suez Canal, including Indian civil servants and army officers. From quite early in the twentieth century it developed an expatriate community, an interesting mixture of bohemians and Colonel Blimps, attracted by a cheap cost of living (especially wines, spirits and domestic service), a distinctive kind of scenic beauty, and a local population who could be assimilated into British ideas of racial superiority while remaining recognisably European and not appearing dangerously 'other'. Meanwhile, a British tourist
trade developed in the inter-war years, interacting with the resident community in complex ways. These relationships were interrupted by the Spanish Civil War, and resumed from the 1940s onwards in new times, as the older British culture had to come to terms with the loss of Empire and the rise of the so-called 'Balearic model' of 'mass tourism'. The paper interrogates these developments between the 1920s and
the 1960s through the discursive constructions of guide-books, travel writing, memoirs and the English language press, paying due heed to the wider Mediterranean context and to the relationships between the British and other tourist and expatriate communities and interests.


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Jason B. Tompkins Quoted by Business Alabama Regarding Effective Legal Briefs
Jason B. Tompkins, partner in the firm's Birmingham, Ala., office and member of the Litigation Section, was quoted in Business Alabama's April issue regarding best practices for crafting effective legal briefs. In the article, which featured insight from some of Alabama's most experienced brief writers, Mr. Tompkins discussed the essential need for clarity and credibility when developing a legal brief. In addition, he discussed the elements employed in his successful brief for Otwell v. Alabama Power Co. Mr. Tompkins frequently instructs legal writing and appellate briefing courses.


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The "Hyperloop," a hypothetical high-speed transportation system that could shuttle people between Los Angeles and San Francisco in only 30 minutes, just sped a bit closer to reality.
First proposed in 2013 by billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX, the Hyperloop would transport passengers in floating pods inside low-pressure tubes at speeds of more than 750 mph (1,200 km/h).
Now, the company Hyperloop Transportation Technologies Inc. (which is not affiliated with Musk or Tesla) has inked a deal with landowners in central California to build the world's first Hyperloop test track, according to market research firm Navigant Research. The 5-mile (8 km) test track will be built along California's Interstate 5 Read more…
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Under the baking sky at the Texas Motor Speedway, a small, rotund man adjusted his straw hat and tightened his grip on a green flag nearly half as tall as he was. "Houston Lady Racers, you've got 30 seconds," he said to the high-school aged girls surrounding him. They flanked their solar car, the Sundancer II, a sleek silver machine with neon green and pink accents that looked like a go-kart's more sophisticated older cousin.
"We're very proud of y'all," added the man in the straw hat, beaming at the driver, Hillary Colbert, 17.
"Thank you," she said, adjusting the floppy canvas hat sitting atop her brown braids. She took a deep breath, jutted out her chin and smiled hugely.
The man counted down from five, waved his green flag and shouted, "Good luck to you, Houston Lady Racers!" With that, Colbert was off, blazing around the track -- at about 20 miles an hour.
Although all the cars in the Solar Car Challenge can reach top speeds of around 50, they usually don't go above 25. This year's Challenge, the 16th, is more a test of stamina than speed, a four-day-long closed-track competition between 19 teams of high school students from all around the country.
Every other year, the Challenge is a cross-country race; in 2010, the teams went from Dallas to Boulder, Colorado. But this year, with the race taking place in the luridly hot fishbowl of the Speedway, the challenges are a little different. Navigation isn't an issue, or dodging full-grown cars on the highway -- last year someone rear-ended one of the solar cars, though no damage was done to either machine or driver -- but brute endurance is, as the teams compete to see who can make the most laps over the course of the four days.
Around 2 yesterday afternoon, the cars lined up to begin the first half-day of racing. As the team from Walnut Valley, California, waited, they pointed out the features of their car, a balsa wood-and-fiberglass construction with a motor mounted on a motorcycle fork in the back, the whole thing salvaged from pieces of other vehicles. Twin drawings of turtles adorned both sides of the car. "It's our mascot," somebody explained. "Slow and steady wins the race, you know?"
Nearly everyone at this year's Challenge had been building and racing solar cars for at least a couple years; most of them got hooked in a shop class, where they excelled at electrical engineering assignments and were offered the opportunity to join the school's team. Walnut Valley senior Eric Chen, 17, said he builds and races solar cars "for the team feeling."
"There's no prince or princess sitting there acting pretty," he said. When they're not on the track, they entertain themselves by telling nonsensical jokes ("What's one plus one? Fish") and trading building tips with other teams.
Asked if they get nervous before a race, the entire 17-person team shouted, "No!" They pointed over at their driver, Michael Tlo, 17, who sat in the car looking calm and composed, wearing mirrored sunglasses and a large fisherman's hat. He was so relaxed, in fact, that he proved to be asleep. His teammates gently prodded him awake as they rolled towards the starting line.
Nearby, the crew from Stony Point High School, out of Round Rock, were worried about just two things, according to their unofficial spokesman: "crashing and holding the pee in." Bathroom breaks eat away at precious driving time.
"I had an issue earlier," said another one of the team members darkly, without elaboration.
But heat was the biggest worry of all. "They told us the track is at like 150 degrees," added another Stony Pointer. At that temperature, tire blowouts can be a real threat, as well as heat exhaustion.
All the team captains test their drivers intermittently to make sure their brains aren't scrambling from the heat, said Preston Collins, 18, of the Liberty Christian team, one of the three Dallas-area schools competing.
"We ask him questions," Collins explained -- apart from the Houston Lady Racers, high-school level solar car racing could fairly be called a male-dominated sport. "His name, his favorite colors, if he likes girls or not."
"If he doesn't respond," he continued, "Or if he responds out of character," they know something's wrong.
Liberty Christian already faced a minor setback in training last week, as they were doing laps around the neighborhood. Their motor caught on fire, and all four batteries exploded spectacularly. "I touched a positive to a negative putting the motor in," team member Cameron Balkey said sheepishly. They replaced it, a cost of $1,000 out of team budget, and the car was looking strong.
"We're gonna have our swag on all four days," said Collins confidently. He looked over a blond woman hurrying towards the tent. "Hey, Mom," he said.
"Will somebody calculate how fast he's going?" interrupted a sweaty father irritably, one of the team's adult sponsors. Down the line of tents, every other team was calculating speed as well, tracking laps, eying the tires.
"Don't go across that white line," muttered a man urgently into a walkie-talkie, sitting beneath a rainbow-colored umbrella. About 40 people sat in the stands watching the cars circle, occasionally walking across the black asphalt to stand in front of huge Port-A-Cool fans blowing damp, sneaker-smelling cold air. Even the grass in the center of the raceway radiated warmth.
Dr. Lehman Marks, who created the Challenge, stood underneath the white tent where a fleet of college-aged interns sat with computers, tracking the laps of each car. He's been an earth science teacher in the Dallas Community College system for the last 43 years, and created the event to encourage high school students to get into engineering.
"I had students who didn't care about reading a book," he explained. "They needed a hook to get involved in science. So I decided to offer younger students the opportunity to gain some actual practical experience, by designing, engineering, building and racing their own solar cars." He adjusted his huge silver state of Texas belt buckle and pushed his straw hat back on his head, waving a hand at the track. "Nobody really knew high school kids could do this. Now just look at 'em."
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Apart from the fact that every car on the track had solar panels, they all looked a little different. Those in the beginners-level "Classic" division -- most of the teams -- have simple Etek motors that operate with friction. Three teams are competing against one another in the intermediate Open Category and two in the Advanced. There, the motors can run up to $10,000, and most teams need sponsorship to help build their cars.
"It's a real team effort," said Felipe Vasquez, one of this year's judges. He started racing for the Mexico City team when he was just 15. Now 27, he'd just flown back from his sister's wedding in Mexico to be there for the race's opening day. "They all have to collaborate and work together," he said, looking at the teams rolling onto the track one at a time. "If you don't have that, you're not going to make it here. That's the real spirit of solar car racing. It's like a big family."
Underneath the Houston Lady Racers tent, Sydney Harrell, 16, watched her driver progress around the circuit with a professional eye. They've been training in this car since the end of the school year, she said. Her high school has been participating in the competition for the last 10 years, and over time has formed both a men's and a women's team (according to Dr. Marks, "the boys started not letting the girls do things, so, girl power, they split. I think it's brilliant.") A lot of people comment on the fact that they're the only all-female team in the race, she said.
"I guess they thought we couldn't do it," she said. She glanced back out on the track, where the Sundancer II had just pulled ahead of another car, grinned, and didn't have to say anything more.


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Kristian Bell and Gianni Honey had previously played together in The Crooked Canes in their hometown of Peterborough, whom the duo later dismissed as being "really adolescent and embarrassing". Honey was taught by former Morrissey drummer Spike T. Smith and played in local bands, Through Fire This Fall, the Joy Division influenced The Proles and metalcore band Khalo.
Following the split of The Crooked Canes, the duo moved to Brighton to attend university and advertised around campus for a bassist. Daniel Rumsey was the only person to respond and joined the band. Rumsey was a singer-songwriter originally from Dorset who had fronted the "horror punk" band Fall Victim before moving to Brighton where he fronted Dan Rumsey & The Bitter End and The Voyage Andromeda. Initially called The Witches, the band changed the spelling to Wytches to make their band name more easily found on Google. The band originally featured second guitarist Mark Breed, with whom Bell later started a side project with called Beach Whores.
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Summer in Australia is in full force, bringing with unprecedented heatwave.
As temperatures rise to the record level, people try to escape the heat by heading to the beach, the swimming pool, or air-conditioned cafes and malls.
There is a better way to beat the scorching heat according to a mantra in Korea.
It say that staying healthy and cool during the summer is all about what you eat.
Many Koreans try to beat the heat and counteract summer fatigue by eating cool dishes, as well as warm, healthy foods that are known for their restorative powers.
Keep reading to find out exactly which foods to eat to restore your strength and refresh your spirit Korean style!
Energy-boosting foods
The hottest days in Korea are from early July to mid August. This period is called 'sambok deowi,' or 'the heat of sambok.' 'Sambok' refers to the hottest days in Korea according to the lunar calendar and is further broken down into: chobok, the beginning period; jungbok, the middle; and malbok, the tail end of the summertime heat. Since samgye-tang (ginseng chicken soup) is packed with nutritious ingredients, it is widely known for its restorative properties. The dish is prepared by taking a young chicken and stuffing it with garlic, rice, jujube, ginger, licorice root, and other herbs. The ingredients are then boiled together and served up in a delicious broth. Some restaurants even offer variations of the traditional samgye-tang, allowing you to add different ingredients according to your personal taste. One bowl of samgye-tang is typically priced somewhere between 10,000 and 13,000 won. Fusion-style samgye-tang has been gaining popularity with more and more restaurants cashing in on the trend. At fusion-style samgye-tang restaurants, you'll be able to find new additions to this classic dish ranging from abalone and wild ginseng to perilla seed powder or even green tea. Fusion samgye-tang is a bit more expensive than regular samgye-tang and can cost anywhere from 15,000 to 30,000 won, depending on the ingredients. If you don't mind paying a little more, fusion-style samgye-tang is a great way to reenergize and experience a new take on a classic Korean dish. There are two main schools of thought in Korea when it comes to summer foods. Many Koreans eat cool dishes (chilled noodles, etc.) to try and cool off, but there are also many people that eat hot foods full of nutrition to combat fatigue. This idea of 'Yi Yeol Chi Yeol' (fighting fire with fire) is derived from the principles of traditional Korean medicine. Originally, the term was used to refer to a medical treatment for curing colds in which a feverish patient's body was kept as warm as possible in order to release the heat from the body. In the spirit of 'Yi Yeol Chi Yeol,' fight heat with heat and rejuvenate yourself this summer by indulging in a big bowl of samgye-tang. Jjimdak
Not to be forgotten is the other favorite summertime chicken dish – jjimdak. Jjimdak is a mixture of chicken, hot peppers, mushrooms, carrots, and other vegetables served in a savory, sweet-and-spicy, soy sauce-based broth. Jjimdak is characterized by its spiciness, so it is often paired with a side of dongchimi (radish water kimchi), which helps neutralize some of the spice.
Cool noodle dishes
Naengmyeon, a buckwheat noodle dish, is perhaps one of the most beloved summer foods in Korea. Surprisingly, naengmyeon first appeared as a seasonal dish that was eaten only during the winter months in North Korea. The North Korean style noodles, Pyeongyang naengmyeon and Hamheung naengmyeon, are now famous throughout the entire country and can be found in almost any neighborhood. The biggest difference between Pyeongyang naengmyeon (mul-naengmyeon) and Hamheung naengmyeon (bibim-naengmyeon) is the way in which they are served; Pyeongyang naengmyeon is served in a chilled broth, while Hamheung naengmyeon comes topped with spicy red chili sauce. Naengmyeong dishes are usually garnished with sliced beef, a boiled egg, cucumbers, and pears. Naeng-kong-guksu
Another good dish for those who may have lost their appetite due to the heat is naeng-kong-guksu, which is noodles in cold soybean soup. The soup is made by soaking cooked soybeans in cold water and then grinding them up with a millstone. Noodles are added and often topped with slices of cucumber, boiled egg, and tomato. For taste, you can add some sugar or salt. Full of protein, this savory dish is particularly invigorating on hot, humid days. Kimchi-mari-guksu
No matter the season, one cannot talk about Korean food without at least mentioning kimchi. In summer, many people cool off with a big bowl of kimchi noodles, which are made from an icy mixture of kimchi broth and meat broth. Simply replace the noodles with rice and you get kimchi-mari-bap, another summer dish sure to help you keep cool.
In addition to samgye-tang there is yet another chicken dish that takes center stage as the temperatures climb. This dish is none other than chogye-guksu, noodles served in a chilled chicken broth flavored with vinegar and mustard and topped with shredded chicken. Chogye-guksu ('cho' meaning vinegar and 'gye' meaning chicken) was once a special winter treat enjoyed in the Hamgyeong-do and Pyeongan-do of North Korea. Nowadays, the dish is a popular summertime treat enjoyed by people all across the nation. Made of lean chicken, medicinal herbs, noodles, and fresh vegetables, chogye-guksu boasts a simple, yet strong flavor and a distinctive smell. Memil-guksu
Another popular food in Korea is memil-guksu (buckwheat noodles), which are served cold as 'mak-guksu' or hot as 'jang-guksu.' In the summer, the most popular buckwheat noodle dish is memil mak-guksu, in which noodles are placed in a kimchi broth with cucumbers, kimchi, vegetables, and meat and mixed with red chili paste. Another favorite dish is memil-soba, in which the noodles are served with a soy based-broth dipping sauce that is flavored with ground radish, scallion, and horseradish. Many people may be familiar with 'soba,' the Japanese word for buckwheat noodles, but there is a slight difference in the way that memil-guksu and soba are made and eaten. The broth for the Korean memil-guksu is made mostly of dried anchovy, while the broth for Japanese soba is made with dried bonito flakes. Another main difference is that Korean memil-guksu is served in a broth, while the noodles and broth of the Japanese soba are served separately.
Bingsu, Korean's beloved shaved ice dessert
In Korea, the most popularly enjoyed summer dessert is not ice cream, but bingsu. Bingsu is a dessert made of ice chips topped with red beans, fruit, rice cake, sweetened milk, ice cream, and fruit syrup. Rather than just the original pat-bingsu (bingsu with red beans), a wide array of bingsu like fruit bingsu, mango bingsu, green tea bingsu, and coffee bingsu has become more popular these days. In summer, Korea becomes heaven for bingsu lovers as most cafes, bakeries and fast food restaurants sell a variety of bingsu! One of the places known for preserving the original flavor of bingsu is café Meal Top. The café prides itself on its quality ingredients and makes its bingsu using fresh cooked red beans instead of pre-packaged beans and real fruit with no artificial ingredients. The Osulloc Tea House in Myeong-dong is another recommended bingsu café and is famous for its mouth-watering green tea bingsu and green tea ice cream. If you're not a fan of red beans, have no fear. There are plenty of bean-free bingsu variations. Gami, which opened in 1975, offers a delightfully sweet strawberry bingsu and a watermelon bingsu sweetened with condensed milk. The quiet teahouse Suyeonsanbang, located in the former residence of novelist Lee Tae-jun, offers sweet pumpkin bingsu. While this bingsu does contain red beans, it is also topped with generous chunks of sweet pumpkin, making for a mild taste that it particularly popular among the teahouse's female clientele.


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Crossing, at Shift through Aug. 2
Carmi Weingrod said her idea for building her Shift show around a 14-foot-long rubbing of a wooden bridge was simply wanting to see its "warped and weathered grain spread out along the wall."
But as she came to the project after a career spanning printmaking, photo curating and research and writing about artists materials, the effort is so much more than that.
As a printmaker, she happened to have a roll of Chinese silk that she knew was soft enough to conform to the rough planks of the seasonal bridge in Cougar Mountain Regional Park that was her subject.
From eight years of research and writing editorial for Daniel Smith catalogs she deduced that sturdy and waxy graphite sticks would be the perfect tools for picking up the wood's complex textures.
…overall she found that drawing in a lush ravine with birds chirping all around her and water pulsating underneath was meditative and fun.
And with the determination and methodical approach of a photo curator—a job she once held at the University of Oregon—Carmi withstood 4 ½ hours of uncomfortable positioning, a rain of caterpillars falling from trees and the interruptions of hikers to get the job done.
"It was eye-intensive work," she said, adding that some of her moves to reach every spot were practically "acrobatic." Yet overall she found that drawing in a lush ravine with birds chirping all around her and water pulsating underneath was meditative and fun.
Still, her success was a close call. "With about 18 inches to go, my solitude was shattered by two obstinate hikers and a dog who insisted on crossing the bridge," she said. "I finally convinced them to cross the creek via a safe, though muddy alternative route—leaving my rubbing free of boot and paw prints anyway."
What does show up in the piece, enhancing its authenticity, is brownish evidence of damp spots in the wood and some caterpillar leavings.
Satisfied with her bridge experience, Carmi decided to take a break from her usual printmaking to concentrate on rubbing down old collograph and woodcut plates as well as found pieces of wood for the rest of her show.
The whole of the exhibit presents her recent experimentation with scale and surface.
"I wanted to make something really big and to try out some of the wispy, translucent papers and fabrics that come from Asia," she said.
She used some of her favorite paper, Lamali, a handmade paper from Nepal, for her plate rubbings. "Although it looks fragile, this paper withstood many punishing layers of graphite and crayon rubbing and ink wash without piling or tearing," she said.
Carmi can describe her materials with authority. In her research for Daniel Smith, she'd travelled widely to product manufacturing sites to better understand what they were selling and to accurately answer artists' questions. Underpinning her work travel in enhancing her knowledge of art was the 18 months she spent circling the globe before moving to Washington from Oregon.
At that point she re-discovered printmaking through the use of modern, non-toxic methods and materials. She had received a BFA in printmaking back "before the days of using gloves and vegetable oil for cleanup" but had to quit it because she'd developed a severe dermatitis to corrosive materials.
The whole of the exhibit presents her recent experimentation with scale and surface.
Now Carmi moves freely and knowledgably from one art project to the next and she's all about motion.
"I'm a really active, outdoors person. I make most of my decisions when I'm moving," she said. "Perhaps that says more about my art and process than anything else, which is why I called this exhibit Crossing—the act of moving from one place to another."


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Do you ever have those days where you really don't want to go to the store but getting takeout or delivery doesn't seem like a great option either? I definitely do, and on those days I find myself perusing my pantry and freezer for things that might work together to create a satisfying dinner. And just because I'm too lazy to go to the store doesn't mean I want to sacrifice flavor, heartiness or anything else in my dinner. The following "stew" is made with ingredients that I usually have on hand or are easy to pick up sometime when you do make it to the grocery store to have available when you need them. It can also easily be adapted based on what you have and what you like. If you don't have sundried tomatoes, feel free to leave them out. They add an extra level of flavor and a touch of sweetness but the meal will still taste great without them. Similarly, substitute any type of beans or canned tomatoes that you have on hand.
Hearty Pantry Stew:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 shallots or 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 c dry white wine
- 4-5 sundried tomatoes, softened in water
- 2 15 oz cans diced tomatoes (try the fire-roasted variety)
- 1 15 oz can white beans
- 1 10 oz package frozen spinach
- Salt and pepper
Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan.
Add the shallots or onions and cook for a few minutes.
Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook till very fragrant (careful not to burn).
Slice the sundried tomatoes and add them to the pan; if the pan is very dry, add a little bit more olive oil.
Pour in the white wine and cook till most of the liquid has evaporated.
Add the canned tomatoes, beans and spinach.
Season with salt and pepper and heat through.
Serve this thick, hearty sauce over rice or pasta for a complete meal in one bowl. Top with grated parmesan cheese and enjoy!
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What is the status of the Publix store in Cotswold?
It may not look like a lot is happening right now on the big vacant lot where Publix is building its 46,000 square-foot store in Cotswold.
But the "earth work" – the digging of the foundation of what will become a two-level parking garage – is well underway, said Kimberly Reynolds, a spokeswoman for the Florida-based grocer. The store will sit atop the garage.
Reynolds also said an opening date wasn't available to share yet.
"We'll have a much better sense of an opening time frame in the spring," Reynolds said. "Once we get through winter weather and hopefully no construction delays as a result, we'll be able to share a more specific timeline."
Publix and Harris Teeter compete for the same customer demographic, which is why it's not unusual to see the grocery chains in close proximity to one another. For example, construction is underway in South End on a new Harris Teeter store three blocks from where Publix opened a store last year.
Publix, based in Lakeland, Fla., entered the competitive Charlotte grocery store market with a store in Ballantyne in early 2014.