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The US government can monitor journalists under a foreign intelligence law that allows invasive spying and operates outside the traditional court system, according to newly released documents. Targeting members of the press under the law, known as the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, requires approval from the Justice Department's highest-ranking officials, the documents show. In two 2015 memos for the FBI, the attorney general spells out "procedures for processing Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act applications targeting known media entities or known members of the media."
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Most people will agree that cellulite isn't exactly the most attractive feature a person can possess. Although it isn't a health hazard, it does have a habit of sneaking up on you slowly and is usually in for the long haul.
And although there are some strict diets, special exercises, and plastic surgeries that can help you reduce cellulite, we at TI Body Solutions think non-invasive cellulite treatment is a much healthier, faster, and easier option for all those who would like to ward off this annoying skin condition.
What is Cellulite?
Cellulite, alongside excess fat, is one of the biggest aesthetic hurdles most women (and some men) have to face during their journey toward the perfect body. According to some estimates, up to 90% of women will at some point have cellulite, regardless of their body weight.
Cellulite is formed when clusters of enlarged body fat packets located deep under your skin get swollen and move closer to the surface. It is a common misconception to think that cellulite is a weight issue, but even very thin people can develop this condition.
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TI Body Solutions offers the increasingly popular Zimmer ZWave treatment that is new on the market but has recently been approved by the FDA. ZWave method is highly effective as it applies high energy radial shockwaves and focuses them on the affected area. The tissue then breaks apart, leading to the collapse of gas bubbles within the body fat, and thus reducing your cellulite clusters significantly.
This non-invasive cellulite treatment starts showing amazing results after approximately ten sessions, while the optimal frequency goes up to three sessions a week.
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At the start of every calendar month you will be invoiced for the amount of the plan you have nominated. If you have gone over your monthly bandwidth quota you will also be sent an additional invoice for the amount you have used. Payments are due 7 days from the invoice date of issue.
You may also nominate to pay 12 months in advance.
You will be sent a separate invoice for the amount of data you have used over your initial plan. Additional bandwidth is charged at $4 per GB rounded up to the next GB.
Currently EFT (electronic funds transfer) is the only accepted form of payment. Most banks make it simple to make online payments.
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ACORN Shuts Down in New York; Still Kicking Nationwide?
Embattled community group ACORN has shut down operations in New York, but reports that it is dissolving its national structure may be premature.
Numerous media outlets are reporting that the group -- which faced a torrent of criticism after edited videos showed ACORN employees offering objectionable advice to a pair of young conservative activists masquerading as a pimp and prostitute – has suspended most of its nationwide operations.
Those reports cited sources close to the group. But Kevin Whelan, an ACORN spokesman, denied the reports Monday afternoon, telling The American Prospect that "it is not true that ACORN is closed for business all across the country. It still exists."
That does not mean there isn't something afoot: In Brooklyn, a group called NY Communities For Change lists as its address the offices that had belonged to the Brooklyn chapter of ACORN.
In a statement late Monday afternoon, ACORN confirmed to Hotsheet that "today in New York a group of grassroots leaders and organizers who have worked with ACORN for many years announced today that they are establishing a new, state-based organization."
"ACORN's national leadership respects the decision of this dedicated group of community leaders who have done so much to help make their neighborhoods, cities, state, and the country a better and fairer place," said Whelan, the spokesman. "We know they will continue to do great work and we wish them well."
He went on to say that Bertha Lewis continues to serve as ACORN's CEO and Chief Organizer and that she is unaffiliated with the new New York group.
In California, a group called Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment recently announced "the leadership and staff that were working with ACORN in California made the decision to break off from ACORN and launch a new organization." There are also reports that the Massachusetts chapter of the group has become "New England United for Justice."
ACORN saw its federal funding, as well as some foundation grants, cut in the wake of the video scandal. The group has long been a target of conservatives who accuse it of election fraud, pointing in part to evidence that employees have submitted false voter registration forms. (The group has also had issues with embezzlement.)
A "senior official close to the group" told Politico that "ACORN has dissolved as a national structure of state organizations," adding that "each of the states are developing plans for reconstitution independence and self-sufficiency."
While the national structure does not appear to be dissolved as of now, that process may effectively be underway. Whelan told Hotsheet in a statement that "It's no secret that ACORN has had to fight hard to survive a series of vicious right wing attacks over the past year and half and that this has made it harder for ACORN to raise funds and organize and serve its members."
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Practice Essentials
Posttraumatic hydrocephalus (PTH) is a frequent and serious complication that follows a traumatic brain injury (TBI). [1, 2, 3, 4] Its incidence varies greatly from study to study, largely based on different criteria for its diagnosis. However, PTH could greatly impact morbidity following a TBI and could result in increased mortality if it is not recognized and treated.
PTH may result from 1 or a combination of pathophysiologic factors. It can be caused by the overproduction of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), the blockage of normal CSF flow, or insufficient absorption that results in excessive accumulation of CSF around the brain. Ultimately, PTH is caused by an imbalance that occurs between CSF production and absorption. [5]
PTH may present as normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) or as a syndrome of increased intracranial pressure. [6] Because of differences in prognosis and treatment, PTH needs to be distinguished from cerebral atrophy (ie, hydrocephalus ex vacuo) and ventricular enlargement caused by a failure of brain development. If PTH goes unrecognized or untreated, increased morbidity or mortality following a TBI is more likely. [7, 8]
Dandy and Blackfan introduced the classification of hydrocephalus as either noncommunicating or communicating. [9] In noncommunicating hydrocephalus (also called obstructive hydrocephalus), CSF accumulates in the ventricles because of CSF flow blockage. As a result, the ventricles enlarge and the hemispheres expand. The following sites are prone to the obstruction of CSF flow [10] :
Foramen of Monro
Third ventricle
Aqueduct of Sylvius
Fourth ventricle
Foramen of Luschka
Foramen of Magendie
Conversely, in communicating hydrocephalus (also referred to as nonobstructive hydrocephalus), full communication between the ventricles and the subarachnoid space exists. Impaired CSF absorption may cause communicating hydrocephalus. The apparent mechanism is partial occlusion of the arachnoid villi, perhaps by blood and inflammatory mediators. Severe skull fractures, hemorrhage, and meningitis may predispose patients to this variant of PTH. [10] Portnoy proposed that PTH develops as a result of increased dural sinus pressure, causing decreased CSF outflow. [11]
NPH, a form of communicating hydrocephalus, may result from subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by an aneurysm rupture or a TBI, encephalopathy, or Alzheimer disease. NPH often presents as the classic triad of a progressive gait disorder, impairment of mental function, and urinary incontinence. [10] In NPH, ventricles enlarge despite normal or even slightly reduced intracranial pressure, and they continue to press against brain parenchyma.
Pertinent laboratory studies include the following:
Urine analysis and culture - Evaluate for urinary tract infections
Complete blood count (CBC) with differential - Evaluate for infection and anemia
Metabolic profile - Evaluate for electrolyte abnormalities
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free thyroxine (free T4) - Evaluate for hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism
Arterial blood gas level - Assess oxygenation and acid/base balance
Serum medication levels - Measure medication levels if toxicity suspected
The progressive enlargement of the ventricular system shown on repeat computed tomography (CT) scans is the key to the diagnosis of PTH. [7] Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is useful in the evaluation of injury to structures in the posterior fossa, including cerebral aqueduct stenosis and cerebellar tonsil herniation. [12]
Another exam, the CSF tap test, is a lumbar puncture (LP) with manometry and CSF removal. Cognitive and physical functions are assessed before and after the removal of 50 mL of CSF. Improvement suggests that shunting may be beneficial.
Shunting is the most common treatment for hydrocephalus. The outcome is typically favorable. A shunt is usually placed from the right ventricle to the peritoneal space. The right side is normally used to avoid injury to the language centers on the left side of the brain. Shunts are most often equipped with reservoirs that are used for transiently increasing output and for testing the patency of flow.
The resumption of rehabilitation is usually prompt after the placement of a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt. [13, 14] Patients are typically observed for 2-3 days postoperatively. They then return to rehabilitation services to complete their brain-injury rehabilitation program. Successful shunting is usually related to more obvious and rapid improvements during rehabilitation efforts. [15]
See also the following related resource in Medscape:
Resource center: Trauma
See also the following related topics in Medscape Drugs & Diseases:
Hydrocephalus [Neurology]
Hydrocephalus [Neurosurgery]
Classification and Complications of Traumatic Brain Injury
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus [Neurology]
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus [Radiology]
Normal anatomy and physiology
In adults, the following features are encountered in posttraumatic hydrocephalus [10] :
Normal intracranial pressure (ICP) is approximately 8 mm Hg.
The average intracranial volume is about 1700 mL.
The average CSF volume is about 104 mL.
By volume, the intracranial contents include the following [16] :
Brain parenchyma - About 80%
CSF - About 10%
Blood - About 10%
CSF is primarily produced in the lateral ventricles by the choroids plexus at a rate of 500 mL/d. The CSF flows down toward the third ventricle through the foramen of Monro and into the fourth ventricle through the cerebral aqueducts. The CSF then exits the ventricular system through the foramen of Magendie (medially) and the foramen of Luschka (laterally) and flows into the perimedullary and perispinal subarachnoid spaces. The CSF continues around the brainstem to the basal and ambient cisterns. It then flows to the lateral and superior surfaces of the cerebral hemispheres, where it is largely absorbed through the arachnoid villi. The total volume of CSF is replaced several times daily.
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The onset of PTH may vary from 2 weeks to years after TBI. Studies cite a wide range of incidence (0.7-50%); part of this variation results from underdiagnosis and atypical presentation, as well as from the fact that different sets of clinical criteria are used to diagnose PTH. [6, 7, 8, 17]
Mazzini and colleagues found that 50% of patients with postacute phase severe TBI had PTH but that only 11% required surgery. [8]
In a multi-year study, Kim and colleagues followed 789 patients who had suffered a TBI, diagnosing PTH in 129 (16.3%) of them. [18] Sixty-four patients with PTH required shunting.
If PTH goes unrecognized or untreated, increased morbidity or mortality following a TBI is more likely. [7, 8]
Race does not appear to be a factor in the development of PTH.
Sex does not appear to be a risk factor in the development of PTH.
Increased age appears to increase the risk of developing PTH. [8]
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We took Bennett in this morning for his Well Child Exam and here are his stats!:
Height: 25 inches (97th percentile!!!)
Weight: 12lbs 7oz (70th percentile)
I was not surprised at all that he'd gained 2 more pounds since his last check up 4 weeks ago. I've got myself a little piggy. I was surprised, although I shouldn't be, that he is in the 97th percentile for height!! Holy smokes.
He got a bunch of immunizations today, my poor baby. He did alright though, cried just a little bit then settled right down. What a trooper.
So here he is at almost 2 months (taken yesterday). His smile is unbearably cute. I can't help but have a big cheesy grin on my face every time he smiles. It's so contagious, nothing makes me happier!!
23 March 2010
5 comments:
- Sylvia said...
It's hard to see the little bub get shots huh? Glad he did well.
We all know who he gets his height from. Then again Alissa was in the 95-98th percentile on height too.
And I LOVE the video so much!!
- March 23, 2010 at 1:11 PM
- Nikki said...
2 months already?! Where does the time go. Love that little smile.
- March 23, 2010 at 1:16 PM
- AlissaDawn said...
Yes I was a tall beast for quite a while. His auntie can relate. I also remember eating a lot in my childhood.
This is the sweetest video. I watch it about once a day. Keep on posting those laughs!
- March 23, 2010 at 1:37 PM
- {Katie} said...
He is so adorable!
- March 23, 2010 at 7:43 PM
- Luke, Leah, Owen, and Sophia said...
So sweet! That is crazy, Stella weighed only 2 ounces more than Bennett does at her 4 month check up. He is a growing boy for sure! Miss you guys!
- March 26, 2010 at 12:57 PM
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Cottages in Wales
Wales is a contrasting land with a diverse history, culture and scenery. Coastlines with clear blue waters, impressive peaks and tors, and lush vales provide a location of tranquility and peace in which to stay in a Welsh holiday cottage. Wales is home to three National Parks, from Snowdonia in the north where you can see both the peaks and the shores, to the Brecon Beacons near the border, and the coastline of Pembrokeshire in the South of the country. Wales is also home to no fewer than three world heritage sites and the smallest city in Britain, St David's! A holiday cottage in Wales can provide the perfect accommodation for all types of holidaymaker.
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Staying in a self catering holiday cottage on the coastline, you'll be able to enjoy miles upon miles of award-winning sandy beaches. Plenty of sea-creatures have been spotted off the coast of Wales including dolphins, basking sharks and turtles. The sea side paths are a good way to enjoy the sites and offer some handy vantage points to try and spot some shark fins! You will also find plenty of water sports to try out and the numerous water sports centres around the country.
The holiday cottages located more inland, in the rural parts of Wales, are covered with medieval treasures for you to explore. The inland National Parks can give you the opportunity to try out all kinds of open air pursuits if you wish to use your holiday cottage in Wales as a base, whilst the steam trains in the area will give you the chance to take in the beauty at a slower pace.
Take a stay in a holiday cottage in South Wales if you are at all interested in mining with some of the disused mines being open to the public or stay above ground and enjoy the sites of the characteristic waterfalls and welsh mountain ponies. The coastlines of South Wales are often compared to that of North Devon as they both enjoy the Atlantic waters and the picturesque paths which encourage tourists who are looking for water sports or rambling.
Wales is also one of the countries in Britain which can boast its own language. The official languages in the country are English and Welsh and with the welsh language dating back as far as four thousand years the Welsh are proud are their heritage. The language can mainly be found in North Wales,which is also known for its pastoral timeless character. While staying in a holiday cottage in North Wales, don't worry because there are very few villages left where English is not the first language.
The rich heritage of Walesa can also be seen in the types of properties on offer in the country. While all our properties have appeal, many of the more rustic properties can be found in North Wales and mainly within the National Park. Web Cottages have a fantastic selection of holiday cottages in Wales, from those with the rustic charm to the modern barn conversions – take a look at the widest selection of Welsh holiday cottages anywhere on the web.
The Welsh climate is very temperate and as such means that the country suffers from no extremes with the temperature. Visitors during the summer months will often find that the weather is cosy and does not reach uncomfortable heights. Although the winters can be harsh, especially up in the peaks, there is still plenty to enjoy from a holiday home at that time. Many of our cottages in Wales boast an open fire, where better to relax and enjoy the views?
Whether you holiday cottage is in North or South Wales, there is plenty to see and do. A selection of activities can be found below. Take your pick to help ensure your cottage holiday is fun-filled!
The National Parks of Wales with their peak and landscapes are often a big attraction to the visitors to Wales. One of these mountains includes Moel Famau which translates to mean Mother Mountain will on a clear day provide the opportunity to view Liverpool, Snowdonia and the Cheshire Plain if you go on a clear day. Whilst Snowdon itself which is the highest peak in Wales also offers fabulous views and for those who are unable to make the climb there is a train which can take you to the peak and the cafe on top.
If walking is what you're after then rambling through the three castles in South Wales is a great way to enjoy the region. Sample dizzying heights with a stroll across the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.
For more of a thrill, the Mountains of Wales offer some fantastic mountaineering and rock climbing opportunities, and there are some wonderful caves to investigate such as Ogof Draenen, with 65km of underground tunnels or head to the coastline for all types of surfing including wind and kite surfing.
Carmarthenshire in the South of Wales also offers great places for walkers, cyclists and horse riders with miles of paths through farmlands and coastlines. Alternatively, you can head around the coast to Pembrokeshire which offers the chance for whale and dolphin spotting trips.
The terrain also offers further activity sports such as White-water rafting, sea kayaking, wakeboarding, 4x4 trails, paragliding, land yachting and jet skiing.
The isle of Anglesey just off the North West Coast of Wales is an extremely popular destination for tourists with sandy beaches as well as having the variety of freshwater and sea water angling. Also on offer are four eighteen hole golf courses which are scattered around the island. With many of our properties within walking distance it can be the perfect location for those looking for a round of gold or a day of fishing. The island also caters for those looking for more history with a number of historic sites including Beaumaris Castle and the Melin Llynnon windmill which is still in operation even to today.
As well as the mountains and landscape, Wales also has plenty more on offer with a huge amount of castles including Harlech, Caernarfon and Conwy as well as steam trains, museums, citadels, art galleries, lively family parks, craft centres, coalmines, adventure places, rugby and football stadiums, stately homes and retail therapy centres crammed with flavour and Welsh hospitality meaning that you don't just have to be interested in nature to enjoy a stay in Wales!
If you enjoy your food then there are a number of dishes that can be tried during your stay. The well known Welsh Lamb is a must whilst many seafood dishes are worth going trying as when they say fresh they mean fresh with many being fished within 200 metres of where they are sold.
If you are looking for something a bit more sophisticated or lively then look no further than the Welsh capital of Cardiff where you can find round the clock entertainment and also the famous Millennium Stadium where many big sporting and musical events take place.
With such a variety attractions on offer, it is not surprising that deciding where to stay in your cottage holiday is such a difficult choice. Here are a few suggestions on places to stay in Wales.
If you are looking for a holiday cottage by the seaside, the island of Anglesey offers fun for all the family with a great sandy coastline, plenty of culture and history and some world class sights. Alternatively, if South Wales is more appealing you have the choice of Pembrokeshire which is surrounded on three sides by the sea and also has theme park - Oakwood Park - to keep the kids entertained. There is also Carmarthenshire which also has plenty of coastline perfect for a cottage by the sea. Use the search facility on the left hand side of the page to find your ideal cottage by the sea in Wales.
If you are wanting to be further inland and enjoy the landscape then why not try a holiday property in the Brecon Beacons where you can also easily reach the coastlines but enjoy the relaxing scenery.
If you want the best of both worlds then a holiday cottage in the Snowdonia National Park is known as one of the most splendid National Parks in Britain, and includes both rustic landscapes and stunning coastlines.
A quaint location to stay in as an alternative to these can be St David's, which is the smallest city in Britain and will offer a great deal of culture on your holiday.
Why choose Web Cottages?
Over 10,000 Cottages
With over 10,000 properties throughout the UK and Ireland to choose from, Web Cottages is one of the largest providers of self catering accommodation on the internet. We work with some of the biggest regional cottage companies as well as individual owners to bring you a huge choice of cottages to suit all tastes and budgets.
Great Value Prices
Here at Web Cottages, we have taken thousands of holiday properties from various websites and brought them together in one place. This means we can offer you the very best price from across the web. It also saves you the time of checking numerous websites to compare prices. Moreover, we carry out constant checks to ensure all our cottages are well-priced all year round. Whatever your budget, we're bound to have a cottage for you.
Years of Experience
Web Cottages was one of the very first holiday cottage companies to appear online and, because of our vast experience, we're a brand that people trust. Over the years, we have helped tens of thousands of holidaymakers just like you find their perfect cottage.
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It couldn't be easier or quicker to book your next cottage holiday online using our secure, encrypted website. Or if you prefer, you can call our UK-based Reservations Team on 0845 680 3593 (we're open from 9am to 5.30pm, 7 days a week) and book over the phone.


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Soros to Invest $1 Billion in Green Tech
COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Billionaire George Soros said on Saturday that he would invest $1 billion in clean energy technology as part of an effort to combat climate change.
The Hungarian-born U.S. investor also announced he would form and fund a new climate policy initiative with $10 million a year for 10 years.
"Global warming is a political problem," Soros told a meeting of editors in the Danish capital where governments are scheduled to meet in December to try to hammer out a new global climate agreement to replace the 1997 Kyoto Protocol.
"The science is clear, what is less clear is whether world leaders will demonstrate the political will necessary to solve the problem," he said, according to a brief email statement.
His remarks came a day after climate talks in Bangkok ended in deadlock over how much cash should be made available to poorer nations to help them cope with climate change and over the size of rich countries' greenhouse gas emissions cuts.
Soros said he would apply stringent criteria to his investments in clean energy technologies.
"I will look for profitable opportunities, but I will also insist that the investments make a real contribution to solving the problem of climate change," Soros said.
(Reporting by John Acher)
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It's simple to donate to the Food For Families Food Drive, which will be held Wednesday.
HEB and Kroger have pre-packaged bags that you can purchase in the store. They contain items the Brazos Valley Food Bank needs to help the hungry in our area.
With any purchases, store brands can often be cheaper.
If you're thinking about a breakfast donation, cereal is a good option, but avoid the sugary stuff. Granola is another good item.
Non-perishable food items are what the food bank needs, but there is shelf-stable milk that you can donate.
The food bank says it never has enough canned fruit. If you're getting some, look for no sugar added and any fruit that is in water or juice.
Don't donate bread (again, non-perishable only), but if you want to help families with sandwiches, peanut butter and jelly works.
Soups are a good option. Consider some with vegetables. Look for low sodium and high protein.
You'll find protein in chili and tuna.
Boxes of mac and cheese are also great.
Spaghetti sauce has protein, too, and you can look for some sauces with vegetables. If you're adding pasta, look for whole wheat.
Giving vegetables themselves are great, but the bank often gets cans of corn, peas and green beans. Think about picking up carrots, spinach and sweet potatoes.
Another set of protein options: rice and beans.
Along with the shelf-stable milk, another drink option is juice. Look for the individual packets, no artificial sweeteners and no corn syrup.
And of course, if you donate money to the Food for Families Food Drive, the food bank can stretch each dollar to buy six pounds of food, or the equivalent of five meals.
KBTX's Food for Families Food Drive is Wednesday. There will be four locations where you can donate money and/or canned food.
-The Brazos Center in Bryan from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
-Kimbro Center in Madisonville from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
-Mid-South Synergy in Navasota from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
-Navasota Valley Electric in Franklin from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.


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Big Four audit quality shows improvement in 2019
Auditing estimates remains a challenge says CPAB
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Worlds Apart: Supreme Court rulings vs. Canadian reporting standards
Investor protections have been stripped away, says Al Rosen
Thought Leaders
What Canada teaches us about internal controls
Public disclosure of material weakness dubious, says Robert Pozen
Al Rosen
Current value accounting is fuelling a Ponzi scheme market
IFRS is fundamentally extreme accrual accounting, says Al Rosen
Former Auditor General Sheila Fraser appointed to CPAB
Original activist auditor general joins national audit regulator
Al Rosen
Overwhelming evidence of IFRS failure
IFRS has led to Canadian financial manipulation, says columnist Al Rosen
Filling in the GAAPs
Implications of the CSA's proposed non-GAAP disclosure rules, from the ICD Director Journal
Bridget Noonan
The new CSRS 4200, Compilation Engagements. Too much work?
How much work is really involved under the proposed new standard?
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British accounting scandals a warning to Canadians
Canadian regulators should not ignore corporate collapses in the U.K.
Bridget Noonan
Thoughts on the proposed CSRS 4200, Compilation Engagements
Will legal obligations increase under the proposed new standard?
Canada's audit regulator reports significant findings increase
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It is astonishing that at the heart of the Christian message of good news lies a death. Of course this good news is only so because of the resurrection, as I argue in my book, but today lets remember the horror of the cross, and how that very shocking nature of the death of our Lord, compels us to pay attention:
Mark Driscoll writes,
The curious paradox of the atoning death of a bloody Jesus rising above the plane of human history with a mocking crown of thorns is that he is offensive in an attractive way. It is the utter horror of the cross that cuts through the chatter, noise, and nonsense of our day to rivet our attention, shut our mouths, and compel us to listen to an impassioned dying man who is crying out for the forgiveness of our sins and to ask why he suffered. Tragically, if we lose the offense of the cross, we also lose the attraction of the cross so that no one is compelled to look at Jesus. Therefore, Jesus does not need a marketing firm or a makeover as much as a prophet to preach the horror of the cross unashamedly. (Listening to the Beliefs of Emerging Churches, 33, emphasis added)


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Basic Geology
The Navajo volcanic field is a diffuse group of intrusions, dikes, and some extrusive rocks of early Neogene (mid-Cenozoic) age scattered between Gallup and Farmington, New Mexico and Window Rock, Arizona. The most famous intrusion is Ship Rock. Intrusive rocks in the Navajo volcanic field, like most of those elsewhere within Colorado Plateaus province, include some unusual ultramfic petrographies such as minette, vogesite, and kimberlite as well as altered and serpentinized basaltic tuff and tuff breccia.
As a rule these types of volcanic rocks are indicative of derivation of magmas from deep within the continental lithosphere and from a mantle source that is somewhat different in composition than "typical" mantle. Minette consists of alkali feldspar, biotite or phlogopite, and diopside. Diopside (pyroxene), phlogopitic biotite and olivine occur as phenocrysts in many hand samples.
The Buell Park diatreme, which consists of kimberlite, is also part of the field. Kimberlite is the host rock for diamonds in many places in the world, because kimberlite is erupted from great depths where diamonds are initially formed. Both Buell Park and the Green Knobs are ultramafic breccias and consist mostly of serpentinized olivine and pyroxene.
Ship Rock
Ship rock is thought to represent the near-surface interior of a maar-type eruption. The intrusion is 500 m in diameter at its greatest width, and rises 600 m above the sur- rounding plains. It consists of tuff breccia and fractured and comminuted host rocks wtih thin, sheet-like intrusions of minette locally cuttting through the entire mass. The intrusion is estimated to have been emplaced at a minimum of 750 and a maximum depth of 1000 m below the original surface. Host rocks at the current level of erosion are late Cretaceous, marine origin Mancos Shale.Six dikes radiate from a point just west of the central intrusion, the three largest are 9, 4, and 3 km in length and trend S12 degrees E, N80 degrees W, and N55 degrees E respectively. The other three dikes are approximately parallel to the northern dike, trend N55 degrees E, and are less than 1 km in length. Several small plugs occur along the length of some of these dikes.
The iconic Ship Rock as seen from the air. In the background are the Chuska Mountains. Photo, L. Crumpler
Views of Ship Rock and southern dike. Photos L. Crumpler
The northeast dike is actually segmented into 35 short dikes with intervening Mancos Shale. The dikes range from 0.6 to 4.6 m in width and 8 to 395 m long. Each dike segment is oriented somewhat differently from adjacent dike segments, and the pattern as a whole is not strictly en echélon. However, the trend of all the segments together is remarkably linear. This suggests that they are segmented from a larger dike at depth. The central intrusion appears not to have strongly disturbed local sedimentary strata, which are flat-lying adjacent to the intrusion. Considerable amounts of the host rock have, however, slumped into the throat of the intrusion along the margins. Locally the breccias consists in large part of comminuted sedimentary materials with rare fragmens of minette and biotite mixed within the breccia. As is common with breccias within many volcanic necks, the mixture of comminuted sandy host material and juvenile material is some extreme in the breccias that it is often difficult to distinguish sedimentary and volcanic materials on a hand specimen basis.
Near the top and along some of the margins there is distinct inward-slumping and inward-dipping stratification of the tuff breccia. This configuration is typical of the structure seen in the smaller and much younger Rio Puerco volcanc necks of the Mount Taylor volcanic field farther east. It is largely on the basis of the inward-dipping stratification, that the current level of exposure is interpreted to be within several hundred meters below the original crater. Additional evidence is the observed maximum thickness of the Tertiary Chuska Sandstone. In addition to sedimentary materials, some rounded cobbles of crystalline basement rocks occur within the tuff breccia. And some breccia bodies consist almost entirely of comminuted host rocks. Calcite and calcite veins are common throughout many of the breccia masses.
Minette consists of alkali feldspar, biotite or phlogopite, and diopside. Diopside (pyroxene), phlogopitic biotite and olivine occur as phenocrysts in many hand samples.
The Beast, an isolated intrusion, is typical of the scattered smaller volcanic intrusions throughout the Navajo volcanic field.
Photo, L. Crumpler
Another type of exposure within the Navajo field are diatremes. The Green Knobs diatreme stands out markedly from the surrounding sedimentary rocks from the air. Photo, L. Crumpler
Outcrops on the Green Knobs are typical ultramafic granular materials that erode in pinnacles and towers. Photo L. Crumpler
Narbona Pass Volcano
The Narbona Pass (also "Washington Pass") volcano is a little known example of the explosive vent structures that may have been common to many of the Chuska-Ship Rock volcanoes before they were eroded to their current deeper levels of exposure. The crater shape of Narbona is located on the upper surface of the broad mesa-like Chuska Mountains. This surface is some 300 to 400 m above the surface surrounding Ship Rock and similar intrusive structures of the Navajo field. Therefore, it is possible that Narbona is a preserved surface expression of the type of volcanism responsible for Ship Rock, and that Ship Rock is a deep exposure of the conduit for a Narbona type volcano. Narbona volcano itself must be considerably eroded given that it would be an surface remnant of early Neogene age. So the crater shape could be a function of erosion oif a relatively easily removed former volcanic cone. More information is needed to come to a conclusion.
Narbona volcano as seen from the air. The view is directed eastward. Photo by L. Crumpler
DEM and geologic map (re-drafted after Ehrenberg, 1978) of Narbona Pass crater. On the lower right is my original interpretation the possible relationship between the intrusive structure of Ship Rock and the surface volcano morphology before erosion using Narbona Pass volcano as a model.


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An approach which underpins all else in our lives, providing focus; a clearly articulated process and a practice designed to heighten our awareness of God. This module explores and progresses that awareness in our daily lives.
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The module aims to broaden the more recent emphasis on pastoral counselling as the main focus of concern for pastoral theology and practice, to a more holistic approach that involves several dimensions of church/organisational life. An emphasis on pastoral care as spiritual formation views pastoral encounters as collaborative in nature; helping the other to negotiate particular challenges within a faith framework provides an opportunity for growth and change, both for the person helped and the helper.
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Give Up North (Prod By Bishop) a spin - it's a new offering from Black Rob. It was dropped on Wednesday, November 24th, 2010. Black Rob's rap artistry continues to improve with every release, something which is most definitely evidenced on Up North (Prod By Bishop). His ever-expanding catalogue is definitely better for it, and we're looking forward to the next piece of the puzzle - aren't you?
Hear more of Black Rob on Nothin. Check out Black Rob's profile page for the most recent info, news, songs, and mixtapes.
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Super Suite Owners Extension Installation & Order
Hello guys,
Just upgraded to Super Suite from owning many of the extensions. With the many integrations and changes that have been done (bundles) i'd like to verify the packages that need to be installed and in what order (if it is required as for HTML Editor 3).
Please reply with a verification or correction and probably make this a sticky post - later on i would suggest WebAssist to put it within the Installing WebAssist extensions .pdf document under Download help within Product Downloads.
Especially whenever creating new bundles, this document should also be updated same time with launch.
To be installed:
-- Design Extender
-- Data Assist
-- Security Assist
-- CSS Form Builder (2.0.1R2)
-- HTML Editor 3.02
-- Form Toolkit
-- Dynamic Connections
-- Bing Search Toolkit
-- CSS Button Styler
-- Dynamic Web Charts
-- eCart
-- Image Resizer
-- Validation Tooltips for Spry
-- Other Optional Standalone Extensions
We ignore totally (as are allready included in other extensions above):
-- Universal Email
-- Digital File Pro
-- Validation Toolkit
-- iRite
-- Cookies Toolkit
& (These are included now in Design Extender)
-- CSS Sculptor
-- CSS Menu Writer
-- Site Import
-- Framework Builder
-- Site Sculptor
-- PowerCMS Builder
-- Social Media Toolkit
if we have them from previous purchases.
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Today some blogging friends from The Garden Charmers are sharing their favourite winter comforts. From delicious food to creative handwork projects, we've got what you need to make winter a little warmer. See the bottom of this post for all of the project links.
But first, here's mine:
The garden has gone dormant, the weather is wet and raw and it's time for more inward pursuits. What's a die-hard gardener to do with time on her hands? Not being much of a cold weather enthusiast, my winter months are usually spent indoors. But we have our winter comforts here at Our Fairfield Home and Garden. Let me tell you just a few of the activities that help me pass the time until spring once again returns.
Knitting and crocheting are perfect past-times for a person who is used to being busy all the time. Winter time is when I get started on the hats, scarves and lap throws that will become gifts during the holiday season. For years, many people didn't seem to care for homemade gifts. But now that there is a resurgence in appreciation for artisan created goods, my little gifts are in high demand. Stockpile the yarn in summer when it is on sale and you'll have more than enough to last all winter long! If you want to learn to knit or crochet, check out You-Tube for some wonderful tutorials.
For years, I have dreamed about taking an art class in watercolor painting. Finally, this year I retired from my teaching career and could sign up at Longwood Gardens for the Botanical Illustration class taught by my dear friend, Carol Gangemi. What a joy! I may be a complete neophyte, but am finding painting to be such a calming, inspirational hobby. If you can't grow them, the next best thing is to paint them! I'm still immersed in flowers, just in a different way.
Just because it's winter doesn't mean I can give up gardening altogether for months at a time! Now is the time for forcing bulbs, caring for my houseplants in our garden room and watching for the hellebore blooms to emerge outside, the first harbingers of spring. This is the time of year when I'll buy some flowers at the Farmer's Market just to have some color and bloom on the table.
A more leisurely pace in the winter months affords me the chance to catch up on reading of all kinds. Especially new gardening books, as I reflect on gardens of the past and those to come. On my current reading list are Making the Most of Shade by Larry Hodgson, The Perennial Gardener's Design Primer by Stephanie Cohen & Nancy J. Ondra and the All New Square Foot Gardening book by Mel Bartholomew. Through these wonderful authors I'll learn new gardening ideas and techniques as well as review the tried and true. Come February, I'll also attend a series of gardening lectures at The Delaware Center for Horticulture. I'm very excited to have the opportunity to hear a renown local gardening author, David Culp, speak about "The Layered Garden" and hope to use some of his recommendations here in our garden soon.
Of course there's nothing like a steaming mug of coffee, tea or cocoa and a little nosh on a chilly day. Even better, "Tea Time" can be taken while reading or relaxing by the fire! The challenge is not packing on pounds during this more sedentary time. I must have been a bear in a former life because winter makes me want to eat a lot and hibernate!
Time to bundle up and head outside for a little fresh air! Our Labrador Retrievers, Chelsea Sue and Sadie Anne, don't mind the cold one bit and are always willing to head out for a walk around the neighborhood. They love meeting up with their dog buddies down the street and we get to catch up with a friend as we all stroll along together in the daily Labrador Parade.
My warm wool socks and fuzzy slippers are perfect for warming up by the fire after a brisk walk outside. Daydreaming by a crackling fire, there's time to ponder, remember and think of my loved ones and compose a mental list of chores to do … tomorrow.
And, what in the world would I do without my computer during winter? Many hours each day are spent researching, writing on my blog, e-mailing and keeping in touch through social media (HomeTalk, Pinterest, FaceBook, G+). I am immensely fortunate to have "cyber friends" all over the globe who brighten my days with their creative projects and gardening ideas. What a wonderful world!
Winter Comforts By The Garden Charmers
Please visit my friends for more projects, recipes, and ideas, and leave a comment saying hello!
What a comforting list of comforts you have! Good tip – buy yarn in the off-season. Love your dogs in hats. So sweet!
Loved this post Barb! Great recommendations on the books and love your striped socks 😉
Those watercolors are stunning Barb!
Barb, just loved your doggies in their hats!
I love to knit and crochet over the long winter. I also do lots of reading of my gardening books and lots of planning for those gardens that are buried under mounds of snow right now.
Sounds like you fill your indoor days quite easily. I love puttering in the winter months too. Thanks.
Water colour is so much fun. Great for grey winter days.
What a great post. I love your pansies! They are beautiful!
What a wonderful post Barb, a nice little insight to you and your home and that picture with your labs in those hats is priceless. xo
Your posts make me appreciate wintertime all the more. I am a bit of a loner in my thought that winter holds a magic all its own! I love it, and enjoy every bit of the beauty this season holds. Although, many want to pelt me with snowballs for liking it so much! ha! x
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Walking route "Kabouterpad" (dwarf path)
Lovely for the kids
This dwarf path is a short walk especially meant for the children. In Oudemirdum at the information centre "Mar en Klif" are little assignment booklets you can buy that make this route even more delightful for your little ones. To get to the path you can drive the first part from the information centre by car, until the barrier. Or you can also walk the first part towards the dwarf path. After this first part you will start following the red assigned path and go right just before the tennis complex into the little lane. At the dwarf path the dwarfs will guide you and your little ones the way. The dwarf path goes round, so you will always end at the first dwarf.
1. Go left onto the "Brink".
2. Keep following the "Fonteinwei" until the "Kooilaan".
3. Go left onto the "Kabouterpad" (at the lake).
4. Keep following the "Kabouterpad" until you reach the "Fonteinwei".
5. Stay on the "Fonteinwei" until you reach "Alde Buorren".
6. Go to the right at the T-junction and follow the "Brink".
7. You have arrived at your starting point, this is also the finish.


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If you haven't heard about the Walmart beauty box I'll fill you in. Four times a year (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall) Walmart will send you a box of cosmetic samples and you just pay $5 shipping. I love getting stuff in the mail, especially beauty products, so I signed up immediately. You can order online here.
I previously had a subscription to birchbox and really liked it for the first couple of months. Then I started getting really random things like blue nail polish, bright red lipstick, and pink blush. After having a hoarder amount of things I could not use, I cancelled the subscription.
Lets talk about what was in the spring Walmart box.
The Multi Use Samples:
-Full size Rimmel lash accelerator endless mascara
-Essence Ultime 1.7 oz Shampoo AND Conditioner (developed by Claudia Schiffer)
-Neutrogena healthy skin booster facial cleanser .5oz
-Dove go fresh body wash (mandarin & tiare flower scent)
-Lady Gaga Fame perfume 1.2 ml
Single use Samples:
-Nivea in-shower body lotion .31 oz
-Maybelline Fit Me! Matte + poreless foundation
-Garnier Ultra-Lift Miracle sleeping mask.
-$2.00 off and Garner Moisturizer
-$2.00 off Maybelline Fit Me! product
-$1.00 off Nivea in-shower body lotion
-$3.00 off any one Schwarzkopf Color Ultime or Keratin Color Hair Coloring product
-$2.00 off any one Schwarzkopf Essence Ultime Hair care or styling product
-$2.00 off any L'oreal Paris cosmetic product purchase
-$2.00 off one Covergirl + Olay simply ageless foundation product
$14.00 in total savings
I have not tried any these products but plan of reviewing them in a later post. I'm most excited to try the Rimmel mascara, Dove go fresh body wash, and Nivea in-shower body lotion. I may just have to grab a glass of wine and start a bubble bath because that's what high class ladies do when they get new goodies to try.
Overall, I think this is a wonderful way to try products for cheap. The Mascara alone was worth getting for $5 with shipping. Plus, you get high value coupons for a lot of the products you get to try. Comparing this to the $10 birch box, Birchbox only offers 5 samples and WBB offered 8 this time around. Walmarts beauty box has products that can be purchased at the CVS, Walgreens, Target, and well duh Walmart. These products are not like some beauty boxes and products won't be found at upscale retailers like Sephora or Ulta. I like trying expensive brands, but the truth is, I'm not going to pay $30 for lotion. I use to work as a beauty advisor for Lancome and Prescriptive. High end companies like Lancome are owned by other cosmetic companies like L'Oreal. Usually after they try new technology or products with the department store brands, you'll later see something similar in their less expensive brands down the line. I'd like to think that you are paying for the brand name not the product and I have no issue using grocery store makeup or beauty products.
*I was not paid to write this review and the opinions are my own.
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craft interests: crochet, fashion, home decorating, knitting, restyle, sewing
Member Since: 06/26/2008
My Sewing Room
The Ultimate Sewing Room contest entry
One Dress, Three Ways!
I liked this pattern so much that I decided to experiment with some new techniques when making it (and use up some of my fabric stash)!
More Bags I made this summer!
Here are more bags I made this summer. I was trying to get them done for the challenge, but, alas the time to make them came AFTER the challenge, not before!
Reverse applique
I used this technique to do the heart on the right on this tote bag. I will post a close-up later. This was fun and pretty darn easy! I didn't really like that I had to hand sew it, though, and I...
Europe Tote
Entry for: Omni-Crafter's Special Title: Europe Tote How I made it: Designed it to be current with Spring 2008 trends: Hardware meets soft natural colors and an accent color that matches my wardrobe...
Botched shirt turned tote!
Entry for: Eco-chic Title: Botched shirt tote bag How I made it: As you can tell from the pictures, this bag matches my dress. It looks like I just made it to match without recycling, but WAIT! This...
Be Still My Heart Tote
Title: Be Still My Heart Tote How I created it: I designed the pattern and then used the CraftStylish reverse applique tutorial to add the reverse-applique hearts on the right. Then I appliqued the...
Tote-ally reversible crochet flower bag
Entry for: Play Ball (crocheted flower embellishments) Title: Tote-ally reversible crochet flower bag How I made it: Designed the pattern, cut out my "lining" (other side) and peices, added lots of...
Pleated Dress 2 Ways
Made this dress twice from Quick Stuff to Sew. Looks great on and is fast and easy! A great beginner's project, for sure!
New Drawstring Bag design!
I botched a drawstring halter shirt attempt and decided to turn it into a reversible handbag! Floral on one side, polka-dot on the other. The bag is drawstring and massive, so it can carry everything...
Flutter Sleeve Cardigan
Made this Flutter Sleeve Cardigan with Rowan Cotton/Wool blend (it's an older yarn, so I'm not sure of the name, but it's DK weight and turned out beautifully).
20 Minute Tote Bag
Went to the Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco where we could make quick handbags at the Threadbanger booth. I made this awesome super-easy tote from a paper pattern they had there.
My first handbag with my own design!
A handbag I designed all by myself! I conceptualized it by sketching, then figured out all the working parts and how to put them together. I used several tutorials to assist me. Turned out greatI...
My Finished projects
Three projects I finished recently. Knit halter from Quick things to Sew (see link below). Super easy and fast--took me only one hour AND it's cute on! Dress from a commercial pattern...
Re: Project Runway: Season 6 Finale
I hate that Irina won. She is so MEAN! Even though I know she's talented, her line was no where near as good as Carol Hannah who used color and had beautiful amazing gowns. Irina's pants were boring and the same thing over and over again.
Granted, Althea's line was not as strong as theirs, so I understand why she didn't win, but some part of this should be based on personality, right? If someone is rude, burns bridges, and attacks others on the runway, they shouldn't be regarded as a good designer right? Part of their job in the future will be to make friends with the right people, not wait for everyone to kiss their butts!
Re: Project Runway Ep. 3 Recap
OMG, I totally thought Shirin and Carol Hannah were going to win this! I can't believe they weren't even in the top 2!
I did NOT think Mitchell and Ramon's stuff was that good! That dress did not embody surfwear even a little bit!
I'm so glad that Mitchel left. He should have left last week. I am still reeling over the shock that they let Melvin go! He was my favorite...
Epperson should have gone, maybe, if not Mitchel. Doesn't look like he can really work with others...
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When was this contest open for entering?
Re: How to Make a Reversible Swiffer Sock
GREAT idea! I'm going to make these for everyone I know!!!! I love that this is a reusable project!
Re: Crafting on a Budget
I just have to add--shopping for fabric at flea markets or using old clothes you don't wear anymore (or that you get from a friend, buy at thrift stores or a flea markets) as fabric is a great way to have enough for a quilting project, handbag, or maybe even a small wearable. If you can embellish things, too, no one will EVER know you recycled it from old clothes.
You can get yarn the same way - take apart an old sweater or one you got at a thrift store or flea market. If you hate the color, you can dye it with food coloring or 99 cent RIT dye from Walmart. :-)
Re: Spunky Linen Bird Bag
Looks awesome! How did you do that zipper? I often have issues with zippers across the top like that...
Re: Shopping for Craft Supplies at Flea Markets
Oh! I just shopped at a flea market this weekend for fabric and old stuff I could recycle. And, I went towards the end of the flea market when people were willing to cut me a deal on stuff to get rid of it before they had to pack it all up and go home...
Re: Botched shirt turned tote!
oh yay! So glad I could inspire you!
Re: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Done! Sheesh... I hope they work! You'll make sure, right Michaela?
Re: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
I don't see mine either! I added 3--very last minute. I hope they work! I'm going to try to upload one more...
Re: Recycled Necktie Card Holders
OH I LOVE THIS IDEA! A long time ago I collected a large number of ties and had no idea what to do with them... Finally I can use them for some good!
Re: 20 Minute Tote Bag
ReenieAnn, I updated this post with a link to the pattern/tutorial of this bag on my blog. Hope you can use it! Let me know if you have questions.
MichaelaMurphy--don't you worry! I'm going to be entering the Tote Challenger for SURE and I've got several ideas in store!
Re: My Finished projects
This is actually a Halter pattern from Quick Stuff to Sew. I'm editing the post to include the link...
Re: The Tote-ally Crafty Bag Challenge
Yay! I heard about this at the Renegade craft fair and even though I don't know too much about embellishing I'm going to give it a shot. Should be fun!
Re: Crafting with a Passion: What is Yours?
My passion to create comes from a deep-seated need to produce tangible objects. I love seeing a beautiful piece of fabric or garment develop from one long piece of string in knitting and crochet. The ability to create something useful from something insignificant has always fascinated me.
I love crafts that are useful. I love creating clothes that are wearable, functional, and beautiful by crocheting, knitting, or sewing. I love creating something someone can use, like a bag or a notebook. I love inventing useful items with pockets for everything. And I love the idea of taking the fiber of an animal or plant and turning it into yarn, then to a fabric, and, finally a useful item. Nothing is more satisfying.


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First off, its a very good film. I saw it last week, I know I am probably the last person in the world to see the bloody thing lol. One thing after another has come up and ruined me going to see it, but I finally got to :D.
Visually one of the best looking films I have ever seen Especially because of the 3D. The first 3D film I saw was 'My Bloody Valentine' which was HORRIBLE. Difference between this and that was, 'My Bloody Valentine' was a crap film which was in 3D to make people wanna see it, where as in Avatar it was an excellent added bonus that added to the film.
I nearly didn't bother with seeing it in 3D because of my previous experience. I thought I would just see the occasional thing come out of the screen, but in this film it goes in for a piece and out for a piece. The depth it gives you is just incredible...Pandora is such an amazing place, it kind of feels like you have been there with the 3D visuals. One scene in the Pandora greenland sees Jake's (main guy) avatar attacked by some toothy creatures only to be saved by native Na'vi Neytiri (The hottie)). This scene was the most visually striking: at night, the Pandora jungles glow with a striking neon hue. It looks stunning in 3D, kinda freaky also. Its the one time I didn't wanna be in the jungle with the crazy animals.
Story Wise? Hmmmm...pretty good, only problem is you can see exactly where the film is in going from 30 or so minutes in. It's still enthralling though and still keeps you interested. The action is just epic, the scale is insane, when you actually realise how huge *pause* the avatars actually are. I don't think enough was done to make the audience care about the Na'vi (the natives), so when it all went pete tong for them, I didn't care enough about them.
So did it live up to the hype? Not really, defo a good film, but besides the visuals its not THAT special in my eyes.
Rating: 7.5/10


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Do statistics really show that 80 percent of pedestrian crashes are their own fault?
In every discussion about pedestrian safety, whether it is about dressing in bright clothes or not wearing headphones, the words "blaming the victim" come up and many respond "why not? Statistics show that it is usually the victim's fault." Many point back to these numbers that keep coming up, quoted here from the Center for Problem—Oriented Policing:
Unsafe pedestrian behavior is a major factor in pedestrian injuries and fatalities. In a recent study of 7,000 pedestrian-vehicle crashes in Florida, researchers discovered that pedestrians were at fault in 80 percent of these incidents. Similarly, in a U.K. study, pedestrian behavior accounted for 90 percent of crashes where vehicle struck a pedestrian.
I have looked at this before, but have been trying to dig deeper. Going into the footnotes, the source of the first statistic is the paywalled study Comprehensive analysis of vehicle pedestrian crashes at intersections in Florida by Chris Lee and Mohamed Abdel-Aty, published in 2005. The relevant section:
In this study if the drivers who were involved in pedestrian crashes were cited for moving violations the crashes were classified as crashes at drivers fault. Otherwise the crashes were classified as at pedestrians fault. The data show that the percentage of crashes at at pedestrians fault is substantially higher (80%) than the percentage of crashes at drivers fault. (20%)
Now you just have to read Streetsblog for a few minutes to learn that drivers are rarely charged when they hit someone. They just say "I didn't see him, he just popped out of nowhere". Unless they are drunk, they usually are let go unless it is totally egregious. The driver just says "It was an accident" and that is the end of it. The statistic clearly doesn't represent the reality, And clearly, from reading the rest of the study and its conclusions, the authors didn't make a big deal of it either, they never mention again. In their conclusions and recommendations, at worst they suggest that pedestrians shouldn't drink and walk, but that is about it; no blaming the pedestrians but pretty even-handed. They also note that a lot more research on pedestrian crashes should be done.
Now the second study quoted by the Police, where "pedestrian behavior accounted for 90 percent of crashes where vehicle struck a pedestrian."- that is far more interesting and can be read by anyone here. It is from 1993 and actually has a pretty shocking title "Pedestrian accidents on Merseyside: the case for criminalization of jaywalking"
as far as the causes of the accidents,
The cause of the accident as recorded by the investigating police officer was due to pedestrian behaviour 90 percent of the time. The remainder were due to driver action; three cases of failure to stop at a pedestrian crossing, and one each of driving at excessive speed, reversing negligently, improper overtaking and driving while physically ill or fatigued.
What the pedestrians were apparently doing that was considered their fault:
56 percent were crossing from the driver's nearside, 38 percent were crossing from the offside, the remainder were either standing or walking in the carriageway.
In other words, just crossing the street or being in the road put them at fault. Only if the drivers were doing something egregious was it their fault. The authors conclusion to solve this problem:
Physical separation of pedestrians and vehicles, accomplished by provision of pedestrian crossings, fencing and designated pedestrian walkways, eliminates the need for pedestrian action in accident prevention. Legislation to control pedestrian behaviour may be appropriate.
Hence the title: The case for the criminalization of jaywalking.
I think it is fair to say that in the first study, the statistic is not really valid and is being blown out of proportion, and the second study treats anyone who is in the road as responsible, unless the driver was going backward while drunk. Certainly they are not substantive reasons to blame the pedestrian. They are certainly not strong enough to keep being recycled, and really, the English one is 23 years old.
So why is this all happening? Justin Jones puts it nicely:
Asking people walking to remove their earphones ignores the fact that even with earphones in, you still hear more than a person in a car with their windows up. Asking people to wear bright, reflective clothing ignores the fact that if a person driving can't see a large object "until it's too late", then they're arguably driving too fast for the light conditions or their own abilities. Asking people to cross at crosswalks ignores the fact that there are many "signal crossing deserts" in modern urban environments, where safe crosswalks may be separated by a kilometer or more. All of these asks serve the same purpose – to absolve those driving and those who design the systems where rapid movement of cars are prioritized, of their responsibility to plan for the more vulnerable.
Read the rest of his post "Shared Responsibility" messaging ignores our Basic Human Responsibilities – to look out for the more vulnerable among us.


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New Blogger Crushes from #DigiCoLab 2015 - Evolved Mommy
Just back from Digital CoLab in Charlotte (aka #DigiCoLab on social) and I have some new blog crushes. This was one of the best conferences because everyone was completely collaborative (maybe they felt beholden to the name). Honestly, though, y'all – I come away with much stronger relationships from the smaller conferences. AND… usually the sessions are meaty-er (IDK how to spell that).
Here are three new folks you might want to check out:
Jen at Balancing Beauty & Bedlam
An absolute joy to chat with. She's our people.
Jessie at Moola Saving Mom
has been killing the savings game for a while and has some serious down low.
Shannyn at Frugal Beautiful
had pink-tipped hair and a gracious glam style that felt both perfect and friendly. She's super smart and someone you definitely want to hang out with.
Let me know who you've discovered lately.
For my take on the conference read this reCap on the Acorn Influence blog and get the super helpful free printable Erin shared at the closing keynote.


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Cappadocia. Caesarea-Eusebia. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. AE 21 mm.
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Cappadocia. Caesarea-Eusebia. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. AE 21 mm. Weight: 5.89 gm. Obverse: laureate head right. Reverse: three ears of corn tied together. BMC 305/6. Very fine
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TARANTA is the result of a marriage between Southern Italian Cuisine and Peruvian Cuisine, success is due to the quality ofthe food and service, and having a strong personality really helps. TARANTA cooks and lives Southern Italian cuisine with a Peruvian twist. Chef-Owner José Duarte who is originally from Peru
and his wife Anna, a Boston's North End native, have focused on this massive feat and the critics agree, TARANTA has done it, better than ever. Top rated by Zagat and named the TOP 5 Peruvian Influenced Restaurants in the USA. Taranta is a Green restaurant one of the most Eco Friendly restaurants in the US. Taranta has received the City of Boston Green Business Award in 2008 and is continuing a sustainable, carbon neutral business practice for the next years. In 2011 Taranta received the Massachusetts Recycling Award and now planning a ISO 14001 certification.
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One Wild Bird at a Time: Portraits of Individual Lives, by Bernd Heinrich, is a collection of stories, or essays, each one about an individual species Heinrich personally observed and studied, most often from his home in the U.S. Northeast. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I listened to the Audible version while driving to and from work, or just working around the house. The narrator, Rick Adamson, did a great job with the bird calls and was easy to listen to.
I think the content would appeal to birders who enjoy observing and learning about different species, but I don't know if it would appeal as much to a general audience. Each chapter is Heinrich's observations about a specific species, most often from his cabins in the Northeast. He is a scientist and teaches students in the field. In most all cases his observations lead to hypothesis that he then proceeds to test, adapting the hypothesis as he accumulates new data. The scientific method. Having said all that, don't let the science scare you off. It is written (or spoken) in a very easy to understand way. I can see why students would want to attend his in-the-field classes. He is a marvelous teacher.
Some of his experiments involved modifications to his house to allow him access to a woodpecker's nest. He pulled birds to observe their health and what they'd been eating. He could tell this most often by pellets dropped by the baby birds, but in some cases the adults cleaned them up too quickly, so he used techniques that temporarily prevent the baby from swallowing the food, so he could see the actual food before it was ingested.
In another chapter he adopted a starling and observed its behavior. He talked about their mimicry, and even mentioned Mozart's starling, which all brought back memories of reading the book Mozart's Starling by Lyanda Lynn Haupt. Another great book.
He appears to truly love what he does and has a great fondness for the birds he observes. To any birder on the path to learning everything they can about birds, give this book a try. You are likely to learn something about the species he discusses, and also about the methods he uses in his own learning. I certainly would not recommend some of his experiments to untrained people, but many of his methods would be useful to any of us.
I have several more of Bernd Heinrich's books (The Homing Instinct, Life Everlasting, The Snoring Bird, The Trees in My Forest, Mind of the Raven, and Winter World) and look forward to the next one I read. Have you read any of these, or other books, by Bernd Heinrich? Let me know what you thought.


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Spotlight on Our Members
Publish a book recently? An article or book chapter? Curate an exhibit, give a live performance, or secure an external grant to help fund your ongoing scholarly work? This page serves as a place to showcase the recent professional activities & accomplishments of our members. If you have something to contribute, let us know!
Michael J. Schroeder, Honored in Nicaragua. Past president of MACLAS (2016-2017) and Associate Professor of History at Lebanon Valley College, Mike is "the leading U.S. authority on the historical legacy of Augusto César Sandino and a renowned expert on Latin America," according to the Nicaraguan Academy of Geography and History, which inducted him as a corresponding member in 2017—one of only three stateside scholars currently honored with this recognition.
Mike was lauded for creating the valued site, www.SandinoRebellion.com, containing over 4,700 hitherto unpublished primary documents. This largely bilingual, expansive digital archive on Nicaraguan history during the period of U.S. military intervention in the 1920s and 1930s is an easily searchable treasure trove on topics from the air war and its "air-toons"—political cartoons and graphics, to the Atlantic Coast, Marine actions, political gangs, the National Guard, and the porous Honduran border—with a wealth of photos and illustrations. The site constitutes a major resource for new historical research, with its ample bibliography of archives, manuscript holdings, books, and articles.
Showing his strong commitment to teaching, Mike poses the question "How best to teach about Sandino and the Marines in Nicaragua?" and answers with an innovative section on curricular suggestions and materials. He foresees expanding the site with a portal to book projects to promote "reader friendly, easy to navigate chapter-by-chapter dialogues with printed books that will include photos, maps, explanatory notes and references, links to related materials, and more extended discussions of key topics."
Recipient of the 2013 MACLAS Harold Eugene Davis "Best Article" Prize for "Social Geographies of Grievance & War," Mike has received grants from Lebanon Valley College, as well as the Mellon and Rockefeller Foundations.
Mike is coauthor of the widely-used college textbook The Twentieth Century and Beyond (McGraw-Hill), coeditor of the seven-volume Encyclopedia of World History (Facts on File), and author of The New Immigrants: Mexican Americans (Chelsea House). He is a regular contributor to anthologies and academic journals, including the Revista de Temas Nicaragüenses, and can be seen in interviews on YouTube. Mike's books in progress include The Sandino Rebellion: Empire-Making, Social Revolution, and Counterinsurgency in Las Segovias, Nicaragua, 1927-1934 and Los Voluntarios: A Failed Counterinsurgency Experiment of the US Marines in the Mountains of Northern Nicaragua, 1927-1932.
We applaud Michael J. Schroeder as an outstanding scholar of Latin American history and thank him for his many contributions to MACLAS as officer and member of the Executive Council and of numerous awards committees.
David M. K. Sheinin, Professor of History at Trent University in Ontario, Canada, member of the Argentine National Academy of History, and recipient of the 2013 Arthur P. Whitaker Award for his book Consent of the Damned: Ordinary Argentinians in the Dirty War (2012) has edited a collection of essays on Sports Culture in Latin American History, published by the University of Pittsburgh Press in 2015. To quote from a recent review in the Journal of Social History,
"This collection showcases an impressive array of scholarship that employs new and traditional sources to highlight the importance of athletes, who often find themselves at the intersection of discussions about race, gender, nation, civic identity, and public space. Seamlessly weaves national identity, gendered discourse, civic life, and ethnicity from one chapter to the next. This volume privileges the human body over organized sports and presents physicality as a connective tissue. Across eight chapters, authors imbue athletes with symbolic and social significance as mediators of longstanding dichotomies across the region. This compilation will be welcomed by Latin Americanists searching for an accessible and varied collection to use in undergraduate courses on popular culture, as well as by sports scholars seeking to deepen their breadth of coverage of sports in the Global South."
Ted Goertzel, retired Professor of Sociology at Rutgers University, has co-authored a book with Guy Burton titled Presidential Leadership in the Americas since Independence (Lexington Books, 2016). In the words of the promotional materials on Lexington's website,
"What is presidential leadership and why have some presidents been considered "great" – or rather "transformational" – while others are not? What are the drivers which distinguish these presidents from the rest? Presidential Leadership in the Americas since Independence answers these questions through a systematic study of leadership across the Americas over 200 years, from independence to the present day. Having surveyed who the most cited presidents are in the Americas, Guy Burton and Ted Goertzel examine the experience of presidents from across the western hemisphere: the US, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela. They study the relationship between these men and women's actions within the constraints they faced during four political periods: independence, national consolidation during the nineteenth century, state-building from the late nineteenth to mid twentieth centuries and neoliberalism since the 1970s-80s. The most "transformational" presidents are found to be those who are not only able to innovate and build new political consensuses at a time of crisis, but also consolidate them so that the reforms becoming lasting – and extending beyond an individual president's own political (even biological) lifetime."
Ana Moraña, Associate Professor of Spanish at Shippensburg University, recently published her book, La fiesta de la modernidad en la Argentina: La revista Caras y Caretas (1898-1910) (Buenos Aires: Editorial Corregidor 2016). The publisher's promotional materials offer this capsule summary:
"Morana aborda en este ensayo la revista argentina Caras y Caretas a la luz de la metáfora de la fiesta en su sentido más amplio (como manifestación de alegría, como celebración nacional, como ritual de rebelión, entre varias expresiones). Se interesa además en la propaganda, como un activo llamado a esa fiesta, casi como una de las formas en que ese festejo se manifiesta, y como antesala del consumo, especialmente dirigido a una clase media emergente. Se centra además en la ciudad y la inmigración, dos focos de interés ampliamente desarrollados en los estudios latinoamericanos. Por otra parte, la autora distingue en Caras y Caretas la pasión de sus creadores por los verdaderos protagonistas de los procesos económicos, políticos o culturales, sujetos de todas las clases sociales, las razas, las condiciones sociales y las culturas, en las más variadas situaciones. Y muestra, al mismo tiempo, su fascinación por la forma en que se ve la convicción popular en la democracia. De ahí en más, todo es reclamo y desafío, buscando satisfacer el mismo deseo: el derecho a la educación, a la vivienda, a la salud, a la felicidad. Esta suma de deseos, que la democracia hace crecer en la gente, y que la masa acepta como un proyecto propio, se ve leudar a través de la revista que invita a la fiesta. Y es que, quizás, la verdadera fiesta es la de la democracia; fiesta compleja, convertida en espejismo para muchos, eterna aspiración, persecución incansable y muy a menudo fallida de la igualdad, del derecho a estar todos invitados y comer juntos en la misma bacanal."
Consuelo Hernández, Associate Professor of World Languages and Cultures at American University, recently published a book of poetry, Mi reino sin orillas (Editorial Torremozas: Madrid, Spain, 2016), with an introduction by Chilean poet Astrid Fugellie.
In the words of Prof. Edith Grossman of Columbia University, "Una vez más Consuelo Hernández muestra que es una poeta prolífica y talentosa. Ha publicado varios poemarios y sus trabajos han sido incluidos en las mayores antologías y en importantes revistas literarias. Su poesía es integral, plena de su intenso lirismo, de su sensibilidad e intuición y de su aguda inteligencia. Me encantó esta colección de poemas de Mi reino sin orillas, llenos de pasión, nostalgia, y una tristeza profunda. Es un poemario hermosísimo y difícil en el sentido de que el camino emotivo que evoca es bien duro."
In May 2016, Prof. Hernández was invited to present her book at the University of Padua in Italy. In September she was invited to the Festival Internacional de Poesía Ars Amandi in Panamá, and in October to The Americas Poetry Festival of New York.
Regina Root, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies at the College of William & Mary, longtime MACLAS member, and former MACLAS President (2009-10), has been awarded a prestigious grant of $50,400 by the National Endowment for the Humanities for her ongoing inquiry into the Tillett Tapestry, an extraordinary historical artifact described in more detail in this feature story issued by the College. For the same project she was awarded another grant of $15,000 from the Center for Craft, Creativity and Design in Asheville, NC.
The centerpiece of Prof. Root's inquiries, a nearly 32-meter long tapestry created over 12 years starting in the mid-1960s by the English-born artist Leslie Tillett, depicts the events of the Conquest of Mexico from multiple and contending perspectives, offering a fascinating window on one of the most iconic, foundational, and transformative periods in Mexican history. "El Tapiz offers us a unique opportunity to wrestle with what it means to be conquered or the conqueror," she explained, "and to understand the terms of cultural heritage and historic memory." Her book manuscript-in-progress is expected to appear in print before 2019 — the year marking the 500th anniversary of the first year of the Conquest — and the year she hopes to embark on a traveling exhibit showcasing the Tillett Tapestry and the results of her scholarly inquiries into this magnificent embroidered mural.
Integrating her scholarship and pedagogy, looking optimistically to the future as she digs into the past, Prof. Root envisions opportunities "for undergraduate and graduate students to get involved — that would be a wonderful thing. I can see using this work of art as a jump-off point to read the texts that influenced post-revolutionary culture quite profoundly."