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I write from my parents homestead in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania, belly full, body rested and heart full. Since we left California in July I have been caught in a whirlwind, hosting over 20 dinners across the country. When traveling from the West to East you see the dramatic shift in geology; pockets of deserts, forests, mountains, valleys, rivers and creeks span our massive country. I wasn't prepared for how significant the change would be, even after crossing the states a handful of times, Its truly staggering. As we began to enter the familiar territory of the East, I became giddy to enjoy the lush summer. There was swimming to be had, corn, tomatoes and peaches littering our menus and my eyes dilated as chantrelles brought their magic to the plate.
Yellowstone is an immensely touristed geological phenomena. It is a mysterious place with wonders at ever bend; oozing sulphur pits, erupting geysers and rainbow colored waters. We were there in the high tourist season and did our best to avoid the crowds. We had heard of some hot springs and with bear mace in tow, found our way through the night to the springs. We sat in the warm waters, amazed at the perfect hot-tub like temperature and sporadically made noise to scare off any curious and threatening animals. The camp sites as we had expected were all full, so we hung our hammocks at the entrance of the campground. A cheerful ranger approached us at midnight and explained that he understood that grounds were full, so we could stay but asked us to be out at first light. We happily obliged.
Pulled Pork with Cabbage Slaw
2 pounds Bone In Pork Shoulder
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
2 tablespoons Fennel (toasted and ground)
3 tablespoons Salt
3 tablespoons Rosemary (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Mix all ingredients and generously rub onto shoulder. Set aside.
2 Carrots
3 stalks Celery
1/2 Red Onion, sliced
2 Fennel Stalks
1 tablespoon Fennel Seeds
1 bottle Beer
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Carrots
3 stalks Celery
1/2 Red Onion (sliced)
2 Fennel Stalks
1 tablespoon Fennel Seeds
1 bottle Beer
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Chop vegetables into large 1/2 inch chunks and set aside. In a Dutch oven or large cast iron, heat a heavy pour of olive oil and add prepared pork shoulder until golden. Add vegetables. Pour in beer. Place uncovered in oven. Cook for two hours and serve atop of slaw.
1 small head green cabbage, shredded
1 head red cabbage, shredded
1 Red Onion, sliced
1 bulb Fennel, thinly sliced
1/4 cup Mint, chopped
1/4 cup Basil Leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
2 tablespoons Honey
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
Salt and freshly ground Pepper
Shred slice and chop vegetables and herbes. Mix together with seasonings and stir to combine. Set aside.
1 cup reserved braising drippings
5 cups apple cider
1-2 cups ketchup
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
1/2 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Mustard
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
3 cloves Garlic
Remove shoulder from braise. Drain vegetables and place remaining juice in a gravy separator. The jus and the fat will separate. Pour off as much fat as possible and reserve. In a medium sauce pan heat pork jus on medium heat. Add all ingredients while constantly tasting. Adjust flavors to your liking. Simmer until thick. Pour atop Pulled Pork. Serve immediately.
Blueberries with Coconut Honey Granola
makes about 5 cups
1/2 cup almond, chopped
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
3 cups whole rolled oats
handful unsweetened coconut chips, roughly 1/2 cup
1/2 tsp salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
3 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/8 tsp almond extract
1 cup craisins/raisins or chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350. On a large sheet pan with sides, lined with parchment paper, combine oats, salt, brown sugar, almonds and sunflower seeds. In a sauce pan combine honey & coconut oil, stir to dissolve and add extracts. Pour over oat mixture and toss into a thin layer. Bake for 5 minutes and stir. Bake until golden (roughly 5/10 minutes). Once cool, add craisins. Store in an airtight container. In your favorite soup bowl add milk or yogurt. Add a scoop of prepared granola and finish with honey and blueberries. Enjoy!
Off to the South Bend of Michigan and to the idilic orchards of Seedling Farm. The table was to be set in a huge spiral made by Jim Denevan (OITF CEO and land artist) in the middle of a cover cropped field of buckwheat. It was an idilic setting and the spiral setting a captivating tone, however to say the least, a hike to the table from the kitchen, my pedometer read 23 miles at the end of the night. There were threats of scattered thunderstorms all day but we managed to beat the storm during the dinner. Soon after the guests had left, dark clouds soon moved in but our table was still covered with wares from the dinner; table clothes, glassware, silverware, we scrambled to get as much off the table as we could but the clouds moved in quick, thunder and lighting in the rang in distance and Jim, a semi-pro weather man, ran out into the field, frantic.
"Its not safe to be out here, we need to get everyone to the barn" I had never seen him in such a state.
"What about the equipment, glassware, and our oil candles?" I retorted, not really feeling all that threatened. I had a 2 hour breakdown ahead of me.
It wasn't safe. Dejected and feeling like a captain going down with the ship, I reluctantly scurried back toward the barn, looking for Marta. I found her taking out the recycling.
"Jim says its not safe to be in the field, we have to get everyone into the barn."
"Really? I'm almost done taking this out, what about the table?"
"We gotta go" I moved and grabbed a bottle of wine off the service bar. Marta looked at me astonishingly.
"Duh! What was I thinking!" Marta said dropping her cart of recycling.
Bottle in each hand, we each ran to the barn, lighting and thunder in full force and rain starting to pour. We laughed like mad children, gleeful that we had beat the breakdown of the dinner. We found refugee with the rest of the crew staggered in the barn, everyone stern and elated, holding wine bottles for security, soon realizing no one would be able to work for the rest of the night. The kitchen had laid out left overs from the dinner on a card table and we all in a state of shock and joy and drenched from the storm, saluted each other and watched the lighting storm roll through the farm as we ate Chef Abe's unreal Piri Piri Chicken and drank the night away.
I feel in love with Detroit three years ago when Marta and I went on a road trip to move her out of college. Both of us wanted to check out the 'abandoned' Motor City and tried to find coach surfers to host us. No one responded to our request for days and we had almost scrapped the visit when a lovely girl named Anastasia accepted our request. It was the dead of winter and she greeted us warmly in her 1920's department store, turned artists loft with tea. We had a whirlwind 48 hours filled with amazing ethnic food, urban exploration and lots of giggles. When we returned this time around Anastasia happily opened her new home up to us again and helped me plot a dinner at a local punk show in Hamtramck called Elijah's House of Dirt. She escorted us around the Eastern Market, Germack Coffee Roasting Co. and we swam and sunned ourselves at Belle Isle. We were lucky enough to catch many of our friends in Detroit the second time around and hit up our favorite record shop. Lo' & Behold is one of those dream record shops, where the owner, Richie, knows his shit. Hum a tune and he'll launch into a full on history lesson of where they got their sound, show you an album of their's you've have never heard of and then sell it to you on the cheap, my kind of guy. We mussed with Richie until it was time to get down to business for cooking my chili and in Anastasia's humid 5th floor apartment I cooked a mass of chili and cornbread in my underwear while the ladies got dolled up for the show.
It was inspiring to go into the Eastern Market and find folks producing food in the Motor City and some beautiful food at that. I found the biggest collards I have ever seen, met a woman who was glowing with pride at her first crop of garlic and felt the vibrance of the city in the summer time. This is no abandoned city, the people of Detroit have stuck it out and though the ebb and flow of a city has been staggering within recent memory, Detroit will always be somewhere I look forward to visiting.
Detroit Chili
3-5 yellow onions, diced
1 cob or 1 bag sweet corn, about 2 cups
1 12 oz. can dark beer
1 pound bison, turkey, or beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 pound mushrooms, chopped
2 bell peppers, diced
5-10 stems collard greens, cut into ribbons
2 can black beans
1 can pinto beans
2 cans kidney beans
1-2 cans tomato sauce
1 6oz. can tomato paste
2 shot whiskey
seasonings to taste
In a cast iron skillet with a scoop of bacon fat or butter, add diced onions and a bag of frozen corn. Cook until brown and pour in a can of beer (this is called deglazing the pan). Add a pound of ground meat, if using. Simmer and reduce the beer for about 10 minutes. Once beer has reduced by about half, add garlic, mushrooms, bell peppers, collards, and beans. Add the can of tomato sauce and a can of tomato paste. Add more beer if sauce is to thick and not covering the beans well. Add a shot of whisky, salt, chili powder, pepper and simmer. At the point you should be tasting constantly and adding salt to your liking. Salt brings out a lot of flavors so be sure to use at least a teaspoon. I like my chili spicy so I'll add hot sauce, chili or chipotle powder and whatever else I am feeling. Once again this recipe is incredibly flexible. You pretty much just need beans and tomato sauce to make a northern chili. Meat and veggies is all gravy. Enjoy!
Now after our Coast to Coast tour we head into South. I am enjoying recharging my energy at home though just for a short while. I have a jam packed calendar of events this month and am heading to Maine for my Taste of Land & Sea Event at Oxbow Brewery in Newcastle, Maine this Thursday. I then will be bopping around my home turf in Philadelphia. Its good to be home. Stay tuned for more recipes, photos and events!

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Alcohol consumption over three to four days of the week is associated with reduced risk for type 2 diabetes, as reported in the journal Diabetologia.
Researchers from the National Institute of Public Health at the University of Southern Denmark analyzed data from a 2007-8 lifestyle and health survey (Danish Health Examination Survey), excluding any respondents already diagnosed with diabetes.
Survey specifics included frequency of alcohol consumption (days per week), plus the types (e.g., wine, beef, spirits), and number of drinks consumed per week. The data were adjusted for various factors including age, sex, education, weight, type of diet, and health issues.
Information from the survey was supplemented with five years of follow-up data gathered through Danish nationwide registries. During the follow-up period 859 men, and 887 women developed type 2 diabetes.
Analysis revealed the lowest risk for developing diabetes was among those consuming moderate amounts of alcohol. Men consuming 14 drinks per week had a 43 percent reduced diabetes risk compared to no alcohol intake. Women consuming nine drinks per week had a 58 percent reduced risk compared to non-drinkers.
Consuming alcohol three to four days a week showed the lowest diabetes risk compared to those drinking less than one day per week. The risk was 27 percent lower for men, and 32 percent lower for women.
Men and women who drank seven or more glasses of wine per week had a 25 to 30 percent lower diabetes risk, compared to having less than one glass per week. Male beer drinkers had a 21 percent reduced diabetes risk at one to six beers per week, compared to those consuming less than one per week. There was no beer-related data for women. However, women drinking spirits seven or more times per week had an 83 percent increased risk of diabetes, compared to less than once per week spirit drinkers.
"Our findings suggest that alcohol drinking frequency is associated with the risk of diabetes and that consumption of alcohol over 3-4 weekdays is associated with the lowest risks of diabetes, even after taking average weekly alcohol consumption into account," concluded the researchers.
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Ticks are economically the most important pests of cattle and other domestic animals in tropical and subtropical countries. They are the vectors of a numerous pathogenic microorganisms including Protozoans (Babesiosis, Theileriosis), Rickettsiae (Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis), Viral disease (e.g., Kyasanur Forest Disease reported from Karnataka State of India; Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever reported from Pakistan), Bacteria (e.g., Pasteurella, Brucella, Listeria, Staphylococcus) and also Spirochaetes (Jongejan & Uilenberg 2004).
Ixodes ricinus can be found on a wide variety of hosts, particularly mammals and birds but also reptiles (Gray and Khal 2001). The adult ticks feed mainly on large mammals such as cattle, sheep and deer, the larvae feed on small mammals (especially rodents), birds and reptiles, and the nymphs parasitize small- and medium-sized vertebrates. I. ricinus occurs in cool, relatively humid, shrubby or wooded areas. In addition to deciduous and mixed forests, it can be found in more open areas when the vegetation is dense and rainfall is abundant. This tick is endemic in most of Europe (with the exception of the Mediterranean region, which has a warm, dry climate). It also occurs as far south as the Caspian Sea and northern Iran, as well as in northern Africa and play an important role in transmission a number of pathogens Including Babesia divergens (Babesiosis), Babesia bovis in cattles, louping ill virus, tick born encephalitis virus, Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease) and Anaplasma phagocytophila (Little 2008).
Although, economic losses due to ticks are mainly due to the diseases which they transmit (Garcia 2003), financial losses associated with nagging irritation and depreciation of the value of skins and hides (up to 20-30%) are also significant (Biswas 2003). In severely tick infested young cattle, sometimes ticks have been found in the oral cavity as well as in the stomach. They reach here as a result of constant licking induced by irritation. Since many years ago investigators have documented numerous potential tick biocontrol agents, including pathogens, parasitoids and predators of ticks (Kaaya 2003).
Application of chemical acaricides such as organophosphorus compounds (Malathion, Comaphous) and the carbamate carbaryl is the most common method for controlling tick populations (Rodriguez-Vivas et al. 2006), but they may be hazardous for the environment. Drawbacks to this strategy include environmental contamination (Pell et al. 2001), impacts on non-target organisms (Schulze et al. 2001), human health hazards due to chemical residues in food products (Ostfeld et al. 2006) and the development of resistance in ticks (Graf et al. 2004). These disadvantages have stimulated the search for alternative methods to control ticks.
Biological pesticides are natural, more environm- entally friendly, potentially less expensive, and more effective than chemical pesticides, also problems with resistance are less likely to occur (Whipps & Lumsden 2001). Among biocontrol agents, entomopathogenic fungi received major attention in recent years (Briggs et al. 2006, Abolins et al. 2007, Tavassoli et al. 2008). One of the most pathogenic fungal species examined for pathogenicity against ticks under laboratory and field conditions is M. anisopliae (Ostfeld et al. 2006). It showed high pathogenic activity against the ixodid ticks Amblyomma maculatum and Amblyomma americanum (Kirkland et al. 2004), I. scapularis (Hornbostel et al. 2005), Rhipicephalus appendiculatus and Amblyomma variegatum (Kaaya and Hassan 2000) and Boophilus microplus (Alonso-Diaz et al. 2007). In Iran, some indigenous strains of M. anisopliae, Beauveria bassiana and Lecanicillium psalliotae have been isolated with promising results to control different life stages of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) annulatus under laboratory conditions (Pirali-Kheirabadi et al. 2007). However, only few studies have been reported about the control of Ixodidae ticks by M. anisopliae or other entomopathogenic fungi (Zabalgogeazcoa et al. 2008).The aim of this study was to introduce the safe and alternative way to control ticks, and also to find the natural and virulent strains of Iranian entomopathogenic fungi as promising candidate for tick biological control.
Tick rearing
Adult I. ricinus was collected from naturally infested cattle in Mazandaran province, north of Iran. Ticks were transferred within 3–4 h and maintained in the laboratory at 26 °C and 70% relative humidity (RH) in test tubes for further study.
Fungal strains
Four entomopathogenic fungi including M. anisopliae strains Iran 437 C, DEMI 001, Iran 715 C and DEMI 002 used in this experiment were obtained from the fungal culture collection of Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, Department of Botany, Tehran, Iran (Table 1.).
Table 1. Metarhizum anisopliae strains used in the study
Original host
Chilo suppressalis
Rasht, Iran (2001)
Rhychophorus ferrugine
Saravan, Iran
Noor, Iran
Ahvaz, Iran (2001)
Preparation of conidia suspension
The fungi were cultured on PDA (Potato Dextrose Agar; Merck, Germany) in Petri dishes for 2 weeks at 25 °C. Conidia were harvested by washing the plates with an aqueous solution of 0.005% sterile Tween 80. The conidial suspension was filtered through four layers of sterilized muslin to remove the fungal mycelia. Conidia numbers were determined using a Neubauer slide under the microscope and the concentration of conidia was adjusted to 2.4 × 107 conidia/ml. These suspensions were used as the source of fungal propagules.
Treatment of different developmental stages of I. risinus with conidial suspension
The virulence (Pathogenicity) of each fungal strain (2.4 × 107 conidia/ml) was tested by immersing ten engorged I. ricinus in conidial suspensions for 3–5 seconds per replication according to the method of Gindin et al. 2001. The experiment was carried out in three replicates and in total, 180 ticks were treated with the strains concentrations. A negative control group of ten ticks was immersed in the same volume of sterilized distilled water and three replicates were made for the controls and experimental groups. Like negative control a positive control group containing an acaricidal compound, Cypermethrin 15 ml/1 sterilized distilled water (Cypermethrin®, Aria Shimi, Zahedan, Iran) was also considered. Then ticks were transferred to Petri dishes containing moist filter papers and incubated for 20 days at 26 °C and 70% RH as described by Gindin et al. 2001. Mortality rate were recorded in 4, 8, 12, 16, and 20 days post treatment with fungal suspension and chemical acaricides.
Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
For SEM analysis, ticks were fixed overnight at 4 ºC with 2% (v/v) glutaraldehyde, 2% (v/v) paraformaldehyde in 0.1 M sodium cacodylate buffer at pH 7.2. Post fixation was carried out in 1% (w/v) osmium tetroxide in the same buffer. The specimens were rinsed in buffer, dehydrated in series of 30–100% acetone solutions, dried at critical point in CO2 (CPD 030 BALTEC), and coated with gold in a sputter-coater (SCD 050 BALTEC). The material was examined with Jeol JSM 5800 scanning electron microscope (SEM) at the Pasteur Institute of Iran, Tehran, Iran.
Statistical analysis
The data were expressed as the Mean ± SEM. Groups were compared using one-way ANOVA for repeated measurements. Student t-test was used for post hoc analysis. The software Sigmaplot version 12 was used for data analysis. A value of (P < 0.05) was considered significant.
Mortality rate of ticks exposed to fungal suspensions for four revealed thatthere were significant differences between M. anisopliae IRAN 437 C and other three fungal strains and also negative and positive controls (Cypermethrin). Positive control killed all the ticks in first four days and there were significant differences between positive control and treated groups as well. (P < 0.05) (Table 2). In four next days (eight days post treatment), the highest mortality rate was belonged to the strain Iran 437 C with 30% and minimum of mortality rate was 13.3 % in treatments by strain DEMI 002. There were significant differences between strain M. anisopliae Iran 437 C and M. anisopliae DEMI 002 and IRAN 715 C in killing activity against I. ricinus (Table 2). Maximum of 63.3% and minimum of 40% mortality was demonstrated by using M. anisopliae strains Iran 437 C and M. anisopliae strain DEMI 002 twelve days post inoculation, respectively and there was significant differences between M. anisopliae strain Iran 437 C and other fungal groups in this regard (P<0.05).
About 86.6% and 63.3% of ticks mortality was recorded treatment with M. anisopliae strains Iran 437 C and M. anisopliae strain DEMI 002 in Sixteenthdays post treatment. Significant differences were observed between M. anisopliae strain Iran 437 C and M. anisopliae DEMI 002 and M. anisopliae Iran 715 C and between M. anisopliae DEMI 001 with M. anisopliae DEMI 002 (P<0.05) (Table 2). After twentieth day treatment, mortality rate of I. ricinus caused by M. anisopliae Iran 437 C, DEMI 001, Iran 715 C and DEMI 002 reached to 100 %, 93.3%, 90% and 83.3%, respectively. So the mortality rate increased with pass the time. In positive control groups (Cypermethrin), ticks were being killed early and faster than other groups and no mortality occurred in negative control groups even after twentieth days.
Metarhizium anisopliae IRAN 437 C was found to be the most virulent strain to adult stage of I. ricinus, followed by M. anisopliae DEMI 001 and M. anisopliae Iran 715 C. M. anisopliae strains IRAN 437 C and DEMI 001 had the most conidial growth on the killed tick's cuticles, respectively (Table 3). Figure 1 shows the mycelia growth of M. anisopliae on the cuticle of killed ticks.
Table 2. Mean of number of killed ticks by Metarhizum anisopliae in different times. Different lower cases (a-e) show the significant difference between rows of every columns (Values of p < 0.05 were considered significant).
Mortality rate (killed ticks) (Mean ± SE %)
Day 4
Day 8
Day 12
Day 16
Day 20
0.0 e
23.3 ± 5.7 ab
46.6 ± 5.7 b
80 ± 10 a
93.3 ± 5.7 a
13.3 ± 5.7 b
40 ± 10 c
63.3 ± 11.5 b
83.3 ± 5.7 b
5.7 ± 3.3 b
30 ± 0 a
63.3 ± 5.7 a
86.6 ± 5.7 c
100 ± 0 c
16.6 ± 5.7 b
43.3 ± 11.5 c
70 ± 10 d
90 ± 10 a
Negative control
Positive control
100% f
Table 3. Mean of mycelium growth on killed ticks in different times. Different lower cases (a-e) show the significant difference between rows of every columns (Values of p < 0.05 were considered significant).
Mycelia growth on killed ticks (Mean ± SE %)
6.6 ± 5.7 a
5.7 ± 63.3 a
5.7 ± 86.6 a
30 ± 10 a
50 ± 0 b
15.3 ± 73.3 b
20 ± 10 c
50 ± 10 b
80 ± 10 c
93.3 ± 5.7 c
26.6 ± 5.7 c
53.3 ± 11.5 d
83.3 ± 5.7 a
Fig. 1. Direct view of fungal mycelia growth on the cuticle of killed ticks. a. Metarhizium anisopliae DEMI 002; b. Metarhizium anisopliae DEMI 001; c. Metarhizium anisopliae IRAN 715 C; d. Metarhizium anisopliae Iran 437 C.
A qualitative comparison of conidial binding, germination, and penetration of M. anisopliae on I. ricinus was performed using scanning electron microscopy of ticks infected throughout the time Day 20 when conidial germination occurred on ticks.
The conidia of M. anisopliae was generally spherical in shape. The fungus produced a thin amorphous mucilage layer that firmly adhered the conidia and germ tubes to the tick integument (Fig. 2). The first sign of conidia germination was germ-tube extrusion. Each conidium usually produced only one germ tube that penetrated to the tick cuticle (Fig. 2).
Examination of fixed samples indicated that conidial density and germination varied dramatically by body region. Within 72 h, most germinating conidia were found in the marginal groove and marginal body fold as well as around the anus and anal groove. In the early stages of infection comparatively few conidia were observed on the scutum, although patches of fungi could be found within the cervical groove and lateral carina. In several instances M. anisopliae were observed proliferating (in patches) on the cuticle surface of killed ticks, but several specimens contained hardly any germinating cells (Fig. 2).
Several authors have reviewed specific groups of natural enemies of ticks, including pathogens (Chandler et al. 2000), nematodes (Samish & Glazer 2001), parasitoids (Knipling & Steelman 2000), and predators (Samish & Alekseev 2001). Much effort has been applied to control pests by means of biological agents, often as part of integrated pest management (IPM) programs (Van Driesche & Bellows 1996). During the early 20th century, efforts were made to import parasitoids into the USA for tick control (Alfeev 1946). In addition, oxpeckers have been reintroduced into areas in Africa where these birds had become extinct (Couto 1994).
Results of this study show promising effect of entomopathogenic fungi as potential biocontrol agent against I. ricinus.
In intensive tick control programs in exotic and crossbreed dairy cattle in Africa, acaricides are applied as frequently as once per week (Norval et al. 1992). Small-scale farmers raise most of these dairy cattle where the family provides labor. Although spraying pastures with fungi may appear to create more labor for the family, this may not be the case for the following reasons: Firstly, horizontal transmission of infection from fungus-infected to uninfected arthropods has been observed (Backer et al. 1994). This often leads to fungal epizootic (Fargues & Remaudière 1977), especially in moist environments. Non-target organisms may also serve as secondary hosts on which fungal inoculum is maintained and propagated, thus promoting later infections in the target host populations (Goettel & Johnson 1992).
Over 700 species of entomopathogenic fungi have been reported, but only 10 species have been or are currently being developed for the control of insects (Butt et al. 2001). The most promising fungi are belonged to the mitosporic fungi.
Fig. 2. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis of ticks contaminated with Metarhizium anisopliae. a–b. Growth of fungal mycelia on the cuticle of killed ticks which shows signs of fungal grow in dorsal and ventral surface of Ixodes ricinus, respectively (magnification ×25); c–d. Fungal grow with magnification × 100 (c) and × 500 (d); e. Fungus produces a thin amorphous mucilage layer and it firmly adheres the conidia and germ tubes to the tick integument; f. Each conidia usually produces only one germ tube that penetrates into the tick cuticle.
The ability of entomopathogenic fungi to penetrate the cuticle of arthropods, the ability of a strain to kill several stages of the same pest and the relatively specific virulence of a single strain to one or a small group of pests make them good candidates as biocontrol agents. However, fungi also have some disadvantages: they are slow in killing their host, they need high humidity to germinate and sporulate, they are susceptible to UV irradiation, and some strains can potentially affect non-target arthropods (Ginsberg et al. 2002). Mass production can be quite costly, and the limited shelf life of some products makes them even more expensive. Many of these constraints can be addressed by advanced formulations. Most producers of fungal-based products suggest application methods similar to those used for chemical pesticides (Shelton and Roush 2000).
Taken together, results of the present study further substantiate the potential of entomopathogenic fungi of the genus Metarhizium as biocontrol agents of I. ricinus. This is the first report demonstrates the mechanism of action of entomopathogenic fungi on ticks at electron microscopy level.
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Yup...I used that joke about 85 times on Saturday. And yes, I thought I was hilarious.
This past weekend, I had the amazing opportunity to join in on a longstanding tradition that includes some of my very favorite things: wine, gourmet cheese, seafood, the beach, and friends. Aside from the 50 mph winds, it couldn't have been a more perfect day.
Devon and I were invited to "Mussel Madness 7" by our co-worker, David Koppett. As you might have guessed by the name, this is the 7th year for this amazing event. It started out small the first year...maybe 7-10 people and has grown to over close to 200 people, ranging in ages from babies to 80 years old.
Before we get to the mussels, I've got to tell you about the cheese. I'll be honest...I may have been more excited about the cheese than I was the mussels.
Stephen Morvay creates the most impressive cheese table I've ever seen in my life. Just look closely at that photo and just *how* far that cheese extends down to the beach. Absolutely ridiculous.
(Ridiculously amazing.)
I can't even begin to list off all of the different varieties of cheese...just know that it was the best cheese experience of my life.
I imagine this to be what heaven looks like.
As for the mussel "hunting"...all you need is a one day fishing permit, some heavy-duty gloves, a bucket and a cool hat. (OK, hat is optional, but it was fun for photo-taking). All you do is pry the mussels off the rocks at low tide and toss them in the bucket. (I actually took some home and cooked them last night...they were delicious!)
The chefs on hand (including Stephen), cook them up right there on the beach. It really doesn't get fresher than that! We started off sampling a more traditional preparation, followed by a Thai-style recipe, and finally an Argentinean one with chimichurri sauce (sadly, we left before trying that one).
Thai Steamed Mussels
Keywords: steam appetizer entree gluten-free mussels lemongrass galangal Thai
- 5 pounds mussels, washed & beards removed
- 3 T chopped garlic
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3 red chili peppers, seeded, veins removed, small dice (or sub a combo of jalapeno and bell pepper)
- 1 (1-inch) piece Galangal, sliced into thin coins
- 1 can coconut milk, unsweetened
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, rough chopped
- 1/4 bunch basil, rough chopped
- 2 limes, cut in half lengthwise and then sliced into thin half-dollar pieces.
- 2 stalks lemon grass, crushed with a tenderizing mallet or sharpening steel
- 2 cups water
- In a large stock pot, heat the oil over medium heat and saute the garlic, jalapenos, red pepper and galangal until just before the garlic starts to get some color and the your eyes start to water.
- Add the mussels and the remaining ingredients and turn up the heat to high. Cover and relax for a while...maybe drink a beer and look out the window.
- In about 5 or 10 minutes you should start seeing steam coming out of the pot and your kitchen will smell nice. Take a peak inside. (Don't burn your face with he steam). When you see all of the mussels open up, steam for another 2 minutes.
- Place a colander over another pot and drain the mussels. Spoon the mussels into serving bowls and ladle the reserved broth over the mussels. Serve with crusty bread.
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In memory of Jake Stanton, suicide prevention resources
The column on Jake Stanton and his death last week evoked heartbreak and anger in readers, and something the 19-year-old would have hated - fear.
No parent is ever free of it when a child talks about hurting themselves, no friend rests easy if they believe someone they care for is contemplating suicide.
Quite a few readers who have been battled the mental health system, as Jake's parents Jacquie and Bill did for months, wanted The News Tribune to publish resources that might help.
Those aged 45 to 54 are the most at-risk group, but among those aged 14 to 24, suicide is the second-leading cause of death.
Those who take their lives are rarely doing so for selfish reasons - given their mental health issues, they more often feel they want to lift the burden they represent to loved ones.
Here are a few resources for those who may be feeling suicidal, for their families, and for counseling needed by the survivors of someone who has taken their life:
* The following signs may mean someone is at risk for suicide. The risk of suicide is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these signs, seek help as soon as possible by calling the Lifeline - available 24/7 - at 1-800-273-TALK (8255 )
* For those more comfortable chatting online, there are a number of suicide prevention chatrooms, including this one.
* The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has a website that can help you find resources.
* The University of Washington has a website, Forefront, filled with articles, ideas, discussions and, yes, resources.
* The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13-24. If you are in immediate crisis, please call The Trevor Lifeline at 866-488-7386.
* The Texas State Counseling Center has posted suicide prevention videos on Youtube and others are linked to them there.
* The Youth Suicide Prevention Program has a website aimed specifically at Washington youth:


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Not too long ago, I decided to start sharing my pregnancy and motherhood experiences:
Today, I wanted to share 5 things which were a must for me during both of my pregnancies. I'm well aware that each pregnancy is different, and I'm not a doctor, but these are things that helped me during both of mine, so I thought I would pass the information along. It never hurts to share, right? :)
For me, this was an absolute must. In the beginning, I felt so sick and bloated that I was worried eating would make me feel worse. It didn't completely make the nausea disappear, but it did help a lot. I could only eat bland tasting foods like crackers and nuts, yogurt, stuff like that, and it had to be in small continuous portions.
With all the body changes, comfort was super important for me. At least, as much comfort as possible. I wore lose stretchy clothes (like leggins, long tank tops and cardigans), flat shoes and sport bras. What I love most about all of these items is that you can use them before, during and after pregnancy. Saving money is important right?
This is a basic item during pregnancy. My OBGYN recommended I take some to help me deliver all the necessary nutrients to my growing baby. I never say no to helping my baby grow safe and strong!
I heard a lot of hype about body pillow but they didn't work for me. I always ended up very uncomfortable. What I did find comfortable though, was having lots of pillows around me. One between my legs, one under my head, hugging one, and one in my back. Everyone is different so play around to see what works best for you. Essentially, this helps keep your spine straight and for me, it also helped with lower back pain.
I'm sure everyone knows about stretch marks. The bonus question is how to avoid them. Is it even possible? I was lucky and didn't get any during either of my pregnancies. I used Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula and loved it. It smells delicious and feels rich on your skin. I also used organic coconut oil. Even if it doesn't help with stretch marks, you can always ask your loved one to give you and baby a nice massage!


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A Cold War Missile Treaty That's Doing Us Harm
The U.S.-Soviet INF pact doesn't address the Iranian threat.
'Treaties, you see, are like girls and roses: They last while they last." So said Charles de Gaulle a half-century ago, but he could have been describing the 1988 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces agreement signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. The INF Treaty has far outlived its usefulness in its current form—so it should either be changed or thrown out.
The Cold War strategic reality that existed in 1988 has passed into history. And yet the U.S. (and Russia) remain constrained by the INF Treaty's terms,...


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We have had some requests lately for the lyrics to the Postlude on our new album, Kingdom Rise. And here at Awaken, we aim to please... so here you go!
What do these words mean to you?
What is the best example of worship you have seen recently?
Worship is change.
It is more than just a service that lasts for an hour on Sunday...
Not a ritual that only the truly devout can engage in...
More than a singing session...
Not a show.
True worship transforms and changes an individual - it transforms who they are and, as a result, what they are about. In fact, a Life of Worship cannot be broken down to expose the original creation as it once was. It has been changed – forever – and can never be the same.
But, the dilemma in which we find ourselves is that we never stop to consider the seriousness of this claim. In a life full of distractions and hurriedness… rushing from one thing to the next, we rarely carve out time to think about the thing we say that we whole-heartedly believe. So what happens - is our worship becomes reduced to an event; something that we go to once a week, but doesn't actually have lasting impact on our daily lives.
And then we wonder why our relationship with Jesus is dry.
Is this really all that there is?
Did Christ die so that he could get our left-overs in life?
Are we the ones to decide what we want to give him and what we don't?
Is following Jesus only about what he can offer us?
Is Christianity something that can be condensed into a one-hour time slot?
Isn't there Something more?
Twenty-nine centuries ago a man named Isaiah walked the earth. God grabbed hold of Isaiah and told him to confront His people about their idea of worship. God told Isaiah that He didn't want their hollow "religion" or their meaningless rituals.
What He wanted from them was their lives.
He wanted everything.
God explained to Isaiah that what was at the center of His heart for them was a life of worship by doing justice. He desired for them to "remove the sinful chains of injustice, set free the oppressed, share their food with the hungry, provide shelter for the homeless, and clothe the naked." Basically… God wanted them to start giving themselves to the down and out… to sacrifice of themselves for the benefit of others… to God - this was worship.
God explained that when this happens, "your light bursts out like the dawn." An awakening to true worship involves a change in our lifestyles to care about what God cares about. And when we do, this causes light to shine on us. We are then noticed, we are different… kingdom bringers; change-makers.
What God wanted then He still hungers for today.
What if the worship of the church wasn't only music, but a lifestyle?
What if we truly care about what He cares about?
What if we surrendered our desires and embraced His?
What if instead of adding Jesus to our lives, we found ourselves being so wrapped up in him that we didn't want anything more?
What if our work — our relationships — our marriages — our families — what if they looked completely different; what if they looked like Jesus' Gospel? Like Redemption — like a NEW Kingdom way of life?
There would be an awakening…
Jesus' Kingdom would be on earth as it is in heaven.
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Is your service ready to be 'API'-fied? (Part 2)
In my previous blog, we looked at the data and security aspects that might hinder an internal service from being API-fied. In this conclusive part, we will look at the other two important aspects that needs to be addressed before internal services can be certified for API exposure.
Scalability is the next key area to talk about. Exposing APIs for external consumption can quickly lead to explosive growth in traffic due to genuine or rogue usage. Will the back-end applications, databases and infrastructure be able to scale as traffic swells? APIs exposed to external consumption usually have stricter service level agreements and financial implications to adhere to. But that should not come at the expense of the internal consumers. Imposing usage quotas and throttling limits is just one way of managing growth in API traffic. A complete discussion on API scalability however merits a dedicated blog.
Last, but not the least, is service design. Service granularity is a tricky subject and in many cases consumers of internal services have to make several calls to the back-end to complete a transaction or achieve a functionality. While this might not be a big challenge for internal consumption, when it comes to externalizing these APIs, it makes the consuming apps unnecessarily "chatty".
Internal services are also often infested by the 'pass-me-back' syndrome i.e. sending pieces of data absolutely irrelevant to the consumer but required to be passed back by the consumer for future calls. The problem creeps in during early service design for the ease of processing and lives through internal consumption without much fuss. However, when the same services are exposed for external consumption, these design issues may be barriers to API adoption.
API Management products that are available in the market provide a lot of capabilities especially in the area of security and traffic management. But as you can see from this blog series, it takes a lot more than just a product to make an API strategy successful. There's no one-size-fits-all solution.


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It's not often that famous animated characters are used to advertise things that aren't specifically directed at children, but then not everybody does things as well as Homer Simpson. I mean, Homer does a lot of stuff wrong, but I think we can all agree that his Mr. Plow business was great (without that bastard Plow King involved). And Mr. Plow is so great that it was revived for a pretty genius ad for small business promotion on YouTube. Check it out below!
Guys! Don't go off to YouTube to try and advertise your small business yet! There's still more story to be read!
The video was put together in association with Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox, and you'll only be able to see it online, where you would likely already be if you were thinking of ways to get your small business out there in the world. And while there's nothing necessarily wrong with making a promo with cool graphics and generic people offering up personal testimonies (that may or may not be verifiable), getting something as universally recognizable and beloved as The Simpsons for a spokes-entity is probably the best move possible. It doesn't matter that Mr. Plow wasn't actually helped out by YouTube ads, it had jokes!
There aren't a lot of ways to make business promotion seem like a fun venture, but you have to give it up to them for using "Radius Targeting" as a way to sneak in a Springfield joke. I'd be lying if I said my Radius Targeting material was anything but absolutely absent. There was a missed opportunity to work a sweet Ralph gag in there, as him using a laptop appropriately just doesn't seem like it's real, though it was "snow" problem in the end. Get it? Jokes!
Oddly enough, the video comes from a Google business blog, where it's also stated that other small businesses like the baby-geared Cosatto and the boozy Ole Smoky Moonshine have also used YouTube to connect with customers. Other tips and stats for going this promotional route are listed, but without any licensed characters to make it better.
And now I'm going to have that theme song playing in my head all night. "That name again is Mr. Plow. That name again is Mr. Plow. That name again is Mr. Plow." YouTube and beer, save me!


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Welcome to the Top 10 Best Christmas Light Projectors Reviews of 2018. It's again the starting of the festive season, and you want the best decoration product for your outdoor area. This year if you want to decorate your lawn with Light Projectors then there are many solutions available in the market which you can choose. As this is a one-time investment, you have to choose light projectors on your requirement and product efficiency. The market is full of cheap Chinese light projectors which will give you full of variety, but eventually, fail when you use those for a longer time. So, here is the solution; we have carefully chosen Top 10 Light Projector for Christmas Decoration, which will never let you down.
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Imagine the prospect of working hard and sweating over your decorations for Christmas, only for them to be destroyed by time or bad weather. Sounds like a bad deal that nobody wants to get entangled in. This is exactly why we've decided to review some of top christmas light projector in the market. These devices stand the test of time and bad weather, to provide you with some spectacular effects on special occasions. The best part about them is that they are very easy to install and maintain. We would have picked the products straight off amazon.com, but since some of the projectors don't ship to the UK, we suggest you order from amazon.co.uk. So without further adieu, let's move on the Christmas light projector review.
1. Tunnkit Christmas Waterproof Outdoor Light Projector
The Tunnkit light projector comes loaded with 5 unique lighting patterns that are perfect for just about any occasion including Christmas and Halloween. First off, the range of the laser really impressed us. It is powerful and offers a broad area coverage – 2152 square feet to be precise according to booklets. Tunnkit have also made it a priority to include an equally powerful remote that works from as far as 39 feet.
Coming to the performance, we had our team test the projector and they were mighty satisfied with the effects – they were crisp and sharp. If you get too bored with the same color scheme, there is an option to change that as well. The projector comes with 3 different options for color conversions. To top it all of, Tunnkit have also programmed some really smart automation features into their product. The timer mode lets you configure your projector to automatically function without you having to monitor it every single time.
|Brand Name
|Product Dimensions
|18.4 x 18 x 9.4 cm
|Item Weight
|621 g
|Customer Rating
|5/5 By 142 Customers
2. Poeland Lights Star Projector Amazon Uk
The Poeland Christmas light projector comes with a classic RGB (Red, Green, Blue) design. You can either choose to light up the night with a single color or multiple colors. While it may seem like another generic star projector among thousands of other models, the security and extension features caught our attention.
Moreover, it comes loaded with all the essential features that make up a great projector. The timing mode, color scheme combinations and durability features such as the water resistance certifications are all also part of the package. It also comes with a powerful remote, that we tried and tested from the 3rd floor and it worked flawlessly. An interesting feature that we liked here was the speed control. A few other projectors do come with this feature, but we liked how well it was implemented in this particular model. Overall, we did the like the entire package and the lighting quality offered by Poeland. The price might seem a little steep, but the quality does justify the tag.
|Brand Name
|Light Source
|Red, Green, Blue
|Waterproof Rated
|Customer Rating
|5/5 By 1 Customers
10 Best Christmas Projectors Amazon US
#10 SROCKER Garden Laser Light with Remote Control
Introducing the all new SROCKER Garden Laser Light Projector that is more professional and efficient than ever before, it brings you brighter illumination and in-built exclusive laser that produce excellent results. The product is certified by UL and waterproof to resist all kinds of extreme weathers. The package comes with a six meters cable that enables you to move it to certain distances.
The laser projects millions of colorful dots all over the surfaces it illuminates and creates an excellent display. The red, blue and green dots move in a circular motion so as to create an aesthetic vibe.
SROCKER also features a timer that circulates every 24 hours and you can choose the timings however you want. You can set it at a 2, 4, 6, or 8 hour interval. It automatically turns on and off and you can set these timings with a remote control that comes with the product which offers a twelve meters range effective controlling.
The material used in its design is aluminum which is water proof and has a IP65 body and adapts to extreme weather whether it is striking heat or freezing cold. It is also rain-proof making it highly convenient for the users.
|Brand Name
|Product Dimensions
|9.4 x 9 x 7.4 inches
|Item Weight
|2.4 pounds
|Customer Rating
|4.4/5 By 141 Customers
# 9 Cheriee Laser Light Projector Model-ARGB
The Cheriee Laser Light projector is a high-end product which brings you a variety of features enabling you to decorate your house in a matter of seconds. It has premium quality holographic technology used in its projector, which creates an exhilarating show of colors. You'll have a heck of a time using this product.
The laser has an illumination range of 800sq. ft. and approximately covers 100 yards. In a dim lit or dark room, it can create hundreds of green, blue and red star including a number of patterns that it features.
The product is durable and has been certified by FDA, FCC, ROHS and IP65 Test Report, which claim it to be a highly recommended product. You'll notice that it offers a variety of laser decorations and is very convenient to install. You won't ever have to go through the hassle of decorating your home with lights, to find ladders to go around the house putting up LEDs, all you have to do set up the laser projector and you're good to go, whether it is Christmas, Halloween or any kind of celebration at your home.
The product also comes with a twelve-month warranty, and you ever find yourself stuck with a problem, you can contact the company for immediate rescue.
|Brand Name
|Item Weight
|2.6 pounds
|Product Dimensions
|9.7 x 6.3 x 5.1 inches
|Laser Light Color
|Green & Red & Blue
# 8 Hottly LED Light Projector for Chirstmas Decoration
The Hottly LED Light Projector is devised to be superior to other light projectors of its kind. The new and improved version is jet packed with sixteen moving LED landscape patterns which include santa, snowflake, rabbit, pumpkin, ghost and other creative designs that are the perfect solution to decorating your house for certain festivities. It can also be used on other occasions like birthday parties, anniversaries or Valentine's Day.
The plethora of features it includes are inclusive of better illumination and high quality display of patterns. The advanced technology used in its design make it possible for the projection to reach five meters and 16 foot.
The Hottly LED Light Projector is water proof IP44 level and can endure all kinds of weather whether it is rainfall, snow or extreme heat.
The moving patterns provide an exquisite look to your home parties, you can impress your friends with your brand new LED projector. It also comes with a twelve month guarantee and a hundred percent satisfaction guarantee. You can use it within a 24 hour time limit and if it does not satisfy your needs, you have a thirty day money back guarantee that is not provided by any nemesis of the brand.
|Brand Name
|Top Race
|Item Weight
|14.4 ounces
|Product Dimensions
|6 x 5 x 3.6 inches
|Laser Light Color
|Red And Green
|Laser Class
|Class IIIR
#7 Starry Laser Lights, Blue Moving Laser Projector
12 Pattern Gobos Waterproof Christmas Light is the perfect product for your Christmas. This Christmas Light Projector has 12 different patterns. It can perfectly lighten up your garden or lawn on Christmas or any party. This product is waterproof. You do not need to worry about it in a rainy or a snowy day. It provides easy decoration for every party. It's specially designed for Christmas and has so many beautiful patterns.
12 SLIDES of Gobos Waterproof Christmas Light can help you decorate your garden. You can use any pattern you like. It has clover, snowflake, pigeon, heart shape, star, maple leaf, high heel, santa, skeleton, birthday cake, butterfly and Christmas tree. There are so many lovely patterns so this decoration light can be used to decorate the walls or gardens in any party. Christmas, birthday parties, get togethers, halloween parties, marriage parties and many more can be covered by this light projector. It's an ideal product for exterior and interior walls, dance floors, gardens or anywhere you want to use it. With this product, you can instantly make party atmosphere.
12 Pattern Gobos Waterproof Christmas Light is a good quality product. It's widely used in Christmas, Halloween, weddings, KTV, pub, bar, clubs, disco, banquet or family parties. It transforms your party venue and makes it extra-ordinarily beautiful.
There is a power button on the back of it that can control the speed of the projection. You can use this button to set the speed at slow, medium or fast. You can also set it to fixed (no motion). This power button is obviously used to turn the projector on and off.
The light of 12 Pattern Gobos Waterproof Christmas Light is bright. This product does not effect the eyes because of soft LED lights. Input voltage is 110-265V. 5m long power cable and standard power plug makes it even more convenient to use this product. You just need to plug it in a power source. It can cover the area of about 300 sqft.
Product Information
Gobos Waterproof Christmas Light can make your parties even more entertaining. This is simply the best product for all the parties. This product has got good reviews from people who are using it.
Few technical details about Gobos Christmas Light are:
- Dimensions are 9.5 x 8 x 5 inches
- This item weighs 2.2 pounds
- Total shipping weight is 2.2 pounds
- Manufactured by BOSSJOY
|Brand Name
|9.5 x 8 x 5 inches
|LED Projector light
|LED Color
|Customer Rating
|3.4/5 By 194 Customers
#6 GEEKERS 18 Pattern Laser Light Projector with RF Controller
GEEKERS Night Decoration Light projector is quite advanced in its design and introduces its brand new 18 patterns laser light that includes pumpkin, ghosts and skull patterns. These designs can be used a number of festivals and parties you plan. The updated design is quite exquisite and includes all the things you have been waiting for. It illuminates a larger area and provides full brightness in a dark room or outdoor party.
The high-end product is safe to use and is very durable. It has a sturdy metal shell which makes it resistant to weather whether it is extreme heat or heavy rainfall, its design is made to live through it all. It is waterproof and has a class II laser classification and is certified by the FDA, FC, CE and RoHS.
The installation process has never been easier, you can easily set it up indoors or outdoors for a party and enjoy a kaleidoscope of colors.
The colors used in the laser light are red, green and blue and the sources of laser are: Red 660nm, Green 532nm, Blue 450nm.
The packaging comes with fair warning to avoid direct contact of the laser light with your eye as it could cause damage.
|Brand Name
|Item Weight
|6 pounds
|Light Color
|Customer Rating
|4.2/5 By 269 Customers
#5 GEEKERS Waterproof LED Laser Light Projector
Are you sick and tired of having to put up lights around your house every Christmas? Or even Halloween? Well Then GEEKERS has the perfect solution to help with your decorations. The Christmas Laser Light is RG star and you can use it at all kinds of indoor or outdoor parties, making your event memorable.
It is premium quality and offers durability due to its sturdy design. It has professional lasers that come built in and are way better than conventional laser light projectors. It uses high-end items in its manufacture so as to provide you a high-quality product.
The GEEKERS Laser light projector is certified by FC, CE, FDA, and RoHS. Additionally, it is also water proof. One more important feature of this product that makes it unique is that it has an auto rotating lightening effect, adding more life to your parties than ever before. All you have to do is learn how to place the laser projector into its slot and let it do its magic. In a matter of minutes you'll have converted your dim-lit room into a party space. It also has a FR Remote control that enables you to use it within 15 meters of the device and time the projector however you want.
|Brand Name
|Item Weight
|2.1 pounds
|Product Dimensions
|9.2 x 6.7 x 5.1 inches
|Metal shell, good heat dissipation, long life
|IP65 Waterproof
|Rain and Snow resistant
|Customer Rating
|5/5 By 877 Customers
#4 Fiery Youth Laser Light Projector with RF Wireless Remote
The Fiery Youth Laser Light projector is exclusively made for events like family gatherings on Christmas, Halloween or even any birthday party. It illuminates any room or setting in seconds. The special features includes, the flamboyant lightening, durable design, wireless control and indoor or outdoor use.
The flood light from the Fiery Youth Laser light projector is so vast that illuminates your whole room or any setting where you pace it. It is advised to place it in a darker environment for more vivid results. It offers 8 different patters to enlighten your place.
It has a unique design, well-built to allow you to use it in multi-directions and adjustable according to your own needs. It also has a built-in timer and wireless control saving you the effort to turn it on and off every day.
The Fiery Youth Laser Light with RF Wireless Remote has a glossy metal body with an exquisite design to resist all kinds of weather like rain, snow and is even sun proof. The durability of this product is evident from all the customer reviews it gets for its efficiency, which is why it comes highly recommended.
|Brand Name
|Fiery Youth
|Laser Sources
|Red@650nm / Green@532nm
|Net Weight
|0.99 lb (0.45 kg)
|Protection Rate
|Power Adapter IP44;Housing Unit IP65
|Customer Rating
|4.9/5 By 525 Customers
# 3 Demeao Laser Light Projector With RF Remote Controller
Demeao recently released a new generation of laser lights that have exclusive new features that will impress you into buying it. These features include three ways of mounting your laser light; the first one is wall mounting which enables you to set it up against any wall in your house. This makes it convenient to use. The second method is ground mounting, which means that you can set it up anywhere in your lawn or yard and have an incredible show of lights on your house. The third is Tripod mounting so that you can place it in an area of your choice.
The laser light has three distinct colors; red, green and red green and you can switch between these colors by an RF remote control. There are also lighting speeds that can be changed and set to be stationary as well.
It comes with a timer so you can set the laser light to turn on after dusk and turn off at dusk. This will help you save electricity. The Demeao Laser Light is certified by CE, FC,FDA, RoHS. They're also water proof and durable for longer period of time than other products on the market.
The laser light is very simple and convenient to use and you can install it easily without the struggle of having to put up lights around your house.
|Brand Name
|Item Weight
|2.1 pounds
|1 Lithium Metal batteries required.
|Light Color
|Green And Red
|Laser Sources
|650nm Red Laser,532nm Green Laser
|Customer Rating
|4.9/5 By 746 Customers
#2 Star Shower Laser Projector
The new laser light projector by Bulbhead is packed with awesome features that will force you to buy it instantly. It rids you of the hassle of hanging fairy lights for decoration, instead it projects a combination of red and green lights on your house or walls along with certain images like Halloween or Christmas images that come in a number of varieties and you can even exchange amongst these images with just the push of a button.
A particular features which makes the Star Shower Laser very prominent is that it has light sensors, which enables it to turn the projector off during the day and turns it on at night. It covers upto 3200sq. ft.
It also comes with an indoor base so that if you're partying inside your home, you can just attach it and enjoy the light show inside.
The projector is weather resistant, making it convenient for you to use it. It can endure extreme heat of the sun and even rain, and the Laser light is designed to save electricity as it uses less than 5 Megawatts and a class 3R classification, making it an efficient product.
|Brand Name
|Item Weight
|2.2 pounds
|110 volts
|Customer Rating
|5/5 By 3 Customers
#1 1byone Aluminum Alloy Outdoor Laser Christmas Light Projector
1byone Aluminum Alloy Outdoor Laser Christmas Lights Projector with Wireless Remote,Class IIIA, 2.0mW, Red and Green Stars Show for Christmas, Holiday, Party, Landscape, and Garden Decoration, Black
1byone Outdoor Christmas Light Projector – Ever wish you didn't have to climb all the way up to your roofs just to hang Christmas lights? Or that you had an easier way to decorate your house for Halloween? Well we have the quintessential solution for you. All you have to do is place the 1byone Outdoor Laser Light Projector anywhere in your yard and see the exhilarating light show for yourself.
The 1byone projector offers a wide range of applications, you can use it for any kind of parties, landscape decorations, BBQs and any celebration you can think of. It facilitates you with broader area coverage and variety of features.
Weather Resistance is a basic and important feature the 1byone projector provides, since it is used for outdoors, it is necessary to keep in mind the weather changes that are inevitable. It is composed of Aluminum Alloy that is durable for all kinds of weathers. Which might include, heavy rain, or intense sunlight, and the projector is even known to be dust proof.
The area range Outdoor Laser Light Projector covers is 2,100 sq. ft. with luminous green and red stars that look incredibly gorgeous when you look at them and give a warm feeling to your home.
Product Information
- Dimensions are 11 x 5.5 x 4.5 inches
- Available in Black color
- Finishing: Aluminium alloy with black painting
- Voltage: 120 volts
- Cable length: 11.15 ft
- Working Temperature: -35℃ (-31F) to 35℃ (95F)
- Remote Control: 30ft
- Laser coverage: 3.5ft 57-85 sqft; 10ft 265-325.6 sqft; 15ft 776.8-971.44 sqft; 20ft 1240-1550.00 sqft; 25ft 1687.2- 2109.72 sqft
|Brand Name
|120 volts
|Product Dimensions
|11 x 5.5 x 4.5 inches
|Light Color
|Green And Red
|Customer Rating
|4.0/5 By 1369 Customers
3 Best Christmas Projectors At Amazon's Canada
Already gearing up for Christmas? Why don't you do away with all the hard work of hanging lights and shop for a projector? They are easy to use and offer great effects. We suggest that you buy products from Amazon.co.uk since certain projectors don't ship from Amazon's Canada website. Here is our review
1. InooLight 15 Slides Projector Lamp
The InnoLight projector lamp comes with 15 presents – 5 each for Christmas and Halloween and one each for Valentines, birthdays and carnivals. There are a couple of them for Easter as well. Thus, this makes for a year-round purchase.
With an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance, the build quality and durability is unmatched. The product even has ETL standards – something other premium offerings surprisingly miss out on. InooLight claims an operational guarantee of about 20,000 hours – for some customers, that's enough for a lifetime.
It barely took us 3 minutes to set up the whole thing – the projector comes with flat base and stake for both indoor and outdoor purposes. With an affordable price tag and an 18-month warranty, InooLight seems to have made all the right moves. This product makes for a great buy for just about anyone looking to light up their homes.
2. IMAXPLUS Indoor & Outdoor Laser
Laser Christmas Lights, Brightown Decorative Light Projector 8 Green Patterns Red Star Show Waterproof LED Lights with RF Wireless Remote for Outdoor Halloween Holiday Party
One look at the IMAXPLUS, and you can tell that it's stunningly beautiful to look at. Spend a few minutes with it and you'll also love how well designed it is. It is perfectly easy to use and an absolute joy to hold.
The aurora effect really impressed us, it was unique and distinct from the lighting systems that we found on other projectors. It almost gives a new texture and meaning to the effects when the RGB colors are imposed on them.
The remote comes loaded with all the usual controls – you can either have all the red lights or the blue ones. The timer is fairly basic, offering you 3 options. The IMAXPLUS projector has a line of certifications to show off with. Going by them, it seems to be a durable product that will last long enough.
3. Up UPKJ Outdoor Waterproof Red and Green Laser
The UP UPKJ laser is another mid-range projector that does a commendable job. We were a little disappointed with the range, but 600 square feet must do it for most users. But if you're very ambitious about your outdoor lighting with big plans, then you'll need something else.
The laser pulls in about 3mW, which is decent, though we've come across other projectors with a lower rating. One area the Up UPKJ shines is the installation part – it was super easy to do so.
The red and green dual laser looks great. The effects quality was also very good, there are 1000 dotted points, so you can expect some great effects especially during the night. Up UPKJ also boasts about using industrial grade materials as opposed to commercial grade materials used by their counterparts. This build quality is something that Up has managed to one-up their competition.
The UP laser makes for a decent purchase for small and medium-sized homes.
Laser Christmas Projector
"I'll relate to you a funny story of one Christmas we had at our place. My wife forced me to decorate thewhole house and I had to carry out the extensive process of hanging fairy lights all around our house. It took me a whole day and finally I was able to make the house look as dashing as my wife wanted. My children and their families arrived the next day and I was complaining to the grandchildren about how my back ached from all the hard work from yesterday. And here's the funny thing, my youngest grandson, who is only nine might I add, told me about the best solution to my problem. He pulled out his father's cell phone and introduced me to a Christmas Projector. We all laughed about how even he knew about this great invention, but nevertheless I looked into this great invention and I have not looked back since then."
A Christmas projector saves you all the labor and handiwork of decorating your house for any festival and provides an easy solution where you just have to adjust it in your lawn and see the house light up as the projector emits an enormous and wondrous display of lights.
Laser light projector for Christmas decoration is being used by the people to enhance the outdoor lightening. It displays various patterns with different colors of light which gives an amazing look. It enhances the decoration. Laser light projector for Christmas decoration is ideal for both indoor and outdoor events.
Laser light projector for Christmas decoration minimizes your efforts that you put on. It is very easy to use and makes the night seem special. Most of the people uses Laser light projector for Christmas decoration for outdoor.
They also bring about a great variety of advantages as they are safe to use around kids too. They mostly come waterproof and weather proof so you don't have to worry about them being damaged outdoors. And once you're done using them, you can easily store them without any hesitation.
There are a few things you need to look out for still if you're planning on buying a Christmas projector. Firstly, be sure to look out for the colors you need for your projector. They come in a variety of combinations. Secondly, always make sure to buy the ones that are weather proof and most durable. Warranties may also be considered. And last but not the least,, they come with a remote control so be sure to check you buy the automated ones.
Hopefully, this review helps you and you find the perfect solution for your troubles.


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Episode 54 - Evil Hate Monkey aka Adam Krandle, neo-burlesque star
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On today's episode, Josh and Lyndsay talk about new changes to Cirque Du Soleil, the Spongebob Squarepants Broadway musical, and recent rehearsals with a duo Cyr Wheel couple. They also sit down for an interview with Adam Krandle also known by his burlesque character's name The Evil Hate Monkey. Adam is award-winning acrobatic burlesque legend crowned Las Vegas king of burlesque in 2010, he also recently finished a tour with the Australian all-male cabaret Briefs. If you enjoy today's episode, please rate the show in Apple Podcasts and leave us a review. Have a great week!
- [12:31] Growing Up in Florida and going to a performing arts high school
- [21:12] Hiking the Appalachian Trail
- [26:01] Adam's introduction to Burlesque
- [33:29] What is the neo-burlesque movement?
- [41:54] Combing circus and burlesque into an act
- [47:12] Life on tour with Briefs


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They just completed a well retrofit for me, willing to work the extra hours to get the water back on as soon as possible, They left everything looking better than when they started. Highly recommend using them for anything. Have used them several times in the past also every time it has been a great experience, by far the best one.
Frank Richardson
5 Star Review
Our H.O.A. (Dunten Place) in Meridian has it's own private well and after 14 years, our old pump finally died. I called 6 of the "BIG" well drilling and pump companies around the valley to get bids on replacing our entire system. Only 2 companies were interested as the old pipe/pump had to be pulled using a crane over one of our member homes at a distance of about 110 feet with power lines on 2 sides.
Everyone else wanted the easy jobs, where they could just sit over the well head with their truck, but Coonse didn't hesitate and was very responsive to give us a bid immediately. They not only had the lowest of the 2 bids, but after speaking with Gene at Coonse, he reassured me that using a crane to pull the pump would be no problem, he already had a great contractor that he works with that had the right equipment and the more he described the type of system he would build us, I knew they were the right choice.
The work went off without a hitch; nothing was disturbed around the home that the system sat behind; Gene got the whole job done literally in a matter of hours. He met me today at the well to start everything up for the first time as we were ready to begin our watering season and it went flawlessly. He explained how everything worked, how to winterize the system and built us a system that really runs itself automatically after he programmed our new controller…Coonse is definitely the first one to call for all your pump projects, I'm so pleased with their work…Great Job!
Chip Smith
5 Star Review
on 4/23/2017 I had my pressure tank stop holding pressure in my home in Boise. Before calling coonse well drilling I looked at the reviews on the internet. After reading all the reviews for the drilling companies I decided to call a few of the supply companies and get some feedback and numbers of drillers that buy supplies from them. All three of the supply houses gave me 3 or 4 names of drilling and pump companies. Only coonse well drilling was given to me by all of the supply companies. I called coonse well drilling and spoke with Gene. I told him I have no pressure at my tank and he informed me that they were crazy busy but he would make a few calls and see if some of the people on his schedule that have water but other issues would mind if he ran over and tried to get me some water with a temporary fix. Two hours later I left work to go meet Gene at my home after he called me saying he could come take a look. 3 hours later I had a new pump Gene showed me everything that was not working and installed all new wire and my pipe was completely rusted out to where it actually had a hole in it. I could not be happier with this company I did tell Gene there was a bad posting on the internet and he said he was sorry to hear that but he did say they have been in business for over forty years so having one bad review shows them they do need to improve. I chuckled and said I would be posting a review and thanked him and his customers that gave up there spot for me. Great family business in my opinion. Steve
Steve Nail
5 Star Review
I woke up to no water, no shower, no pump. I thought this will take more than a day to to get repaired. I called Coonse drilling and pump and they came today with a truck with all the needed parts. We got a new pump with upgrades before 4pm. Great job and many thanks!
Ben Esplin
5 Star Review
My moms well went dry and she had no water period, to her home.
I was referred to Gene by a friend at Caryon pump and he was out the next day.
These guys ROCK!!
We had to drill a whole new well,pump ….the whole nine yards and my mom was really worried about the cost. She is retired and on a fixed income.
They gave us a quote at the time he came out and we both thought WOW!
Not what we were expecting,VERY reasonable.
They had her up and running in a matter of a couple days.
They are very thourough and clean the site ,they even moved my camper out of the way for them to work!
I would recommend them to anyone that needs a proper,clean,on time and professional job!
Thank you all so much for the great work!
Hollie Arnell
5 Star Review


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OK, the Drupalcon was great so I don't know why I haven't publish anything yet!
The organization was impeccable, we got a big and modern venue in the lovely city of Szeged, which became the Drupaltown for a few days. We also got wi-fi, sandwiches and coffee for free (what else do we need?). Several sessions at the same time to guarantee you could always find an interesting topic, relevant keynotes (Dries, Mr. PHP aka "I hate frameworks" and the cool designer guy). It was also nice to see the Sun people around — everything is now on-line by the way. Also the pictures.
My main goal was to be updated on Drupal's status and to meet potential partners for some of our projects (if everything goes well we'll be releasing the first one by the beginning of November). I also wanted to know how strong was the project, meaning its community (and believe me it is). And alright, I also wanted to spend some days in the sunny and beautiful Hungary, for god's sake, it was August.
I could say many things about Drupal after the Drupalcon (I'll be posting more about it, I promise) but if I've to choose one idea (hey, not as radical as the other day), I'd go for the application framework concept. Maybe Drupal was originally intended to be just a CMS, I don't know, but it isn't anymore. It's a mature application framework where you can develop all kind of web applications, including a CMS if you want, but not only. With CCK + Views + modules you can get incredible things done, with the ease of PHP but without its spaghettiness.
If you're working with Drupal or just developing web apps I strongly recommend you not to miss the next one. You're gonna have fun.


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Guest post by Jaylee James
The end of the year is a great time for reflecting on what you've accomplished in the past year, and where you want to go in the next – what things you wish you had done differently. My planner has a section at the front suggesting I make a list of what I did well in 2016 – what major things happened over the last year – in order to celebrate. It also suggests I take time to think about where my 2016 resolutions went off track so I can better prepare for 2017.
But let's talk about the most important aspect of the New Year.
It's time to make our 2016 Reading Challenges on Goodreads.
I'm aiming for 100 books this year. Last year I aimed for 50, then later upped it to 100 because I finished my challenge in June and that's just no fun at all. No. A reading challenge is no fun unless you are scrambling to finish off your Currently Reading shelf the week after Christmas to a chorus of "Who cares?" and "What does it matter?" and "It's just a reading challenge," from your non-reading friends and family.
As I write this, I will need to read … a book every three days in order to finish. Not bad. I've definitely done worse. Thank goodness for holidays off from work so I can spend time with family read for hours on end.
Reading should be fun, and personally I think challenges make it more so.
There have been a lot of reading blog challenges floating around the internet this month, such as only reading female authors, or reading two diverse books for every book by a boring ol' white dude. I saw one on twitter the other day that suggested reading in an alphabet pattern. Your first book begins with A, next must begin with B, etc. (My hearty well-wishes to them for finding books beginning with Q, X, and Z.)
In 2014 I challenged myself to try out new genres, and found that I actually adore mystery novels, and romance novels are not nearly as terrible as I thought they were (in fact, I wound up loving romance so much that I'm now attempting to write it!).
No matter what your reading challenge for 2016, may I suggest that you push yourself to try something you've never tried before? Read a genre you've never attempted, or make an effort to try out books you previously scorned because of their hideous covers. Maybe pick up a book set in another country, or on a hard topic you generally shy away from.
Surprise yourself next year. I think you'll find it's worth it.
What about you… What are your challenges for 2016? Did anything awesome come out of your 2015 challenges?
Jaylee James is a writer of science fiction, fantasy, romance, and variations thereof. She is most well known as the Senior Editor of the LGBT lit mag Vitality Magazine. Her work has appeared in Wings of Renewal, a solarpunk dragon anthology, and her time-travel romance short, Choosing You, was released in November. Visit her at JayleeJames.com to learn more about her upcoming projects.
Wings of Renewal: http://amzn.to/1IjjbOE
Choosing You: http://amzn.to/1QOVjFd
Vitality: https://readvitality.com