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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Dogfish Head World Wide Stout
World Wide Stout
Brewed by:
Dogfish Head Craft Brewery
Milton, Delaware
American Double / Imperial Stout
Commercial Description:
World Wide Stout is one of the world's strongest dark beers. It is brewed using six different yeast strains over seven months and then aged for half a year. Dark, rich, roasty, and complex, World Wide Stout has more in common with a fine port than a can of cheap, mass-marketed beer (released in early winter with very limited availability).
I have had this beer several times in the past. Most recently it was our final snifter, digestive beer for this year's Thanksgiving Bier Dinner. It is a fairly expensive, special occasion beer that comes in at a whopping 18% ABV. I picked up these for just under $9.00 for a 12 oz bottle. I have never given it a full review so lets see how it holds up.
Pours a completely opaque, stout black, actually dark brown, there is absolutely nothing showing through this beer, even when held up to the light, not even around the edges. This is truly completely opaque. There is also just a faint wisp of a head.
Not just dark roasted malts but sinisterly dark, roasted malts on the nose. There is also a sweet dark fruit aroma and you can definitely detect the alcohol on the nose of this one.
Wow! that is a slow sipping beer. Sinister is the only word that pops into my head. It's the first thing I thought of on the nose and also on that first sip. You can not drink this beer. No I don't mean it's not drinkable but you have to slowly sip it. I think a basic human survival instinct will kick in and prevent you from attempting to take too large a drink of it. Hold on, I really need to regroup in order to attempt an explanation of what I'm tasting.
Like most stouts dark roasted malt sweetness up front, there is no real carbonation so you don't get the middle of the sip cleansing. Instead you get a sweet creamy coating throughout your mouth. Then some bitterness, not sure if it's really hop or roasted malt bitterness but it's there in mid to backend of the taste. Then there is the back end; wow you can now start to taste the alcohol and that bitterness at the beginning of the swallow. Just at post swallow you can feel the warming effect in the alcohol of this beer as it warms your chest. You can feel it move from the back of your throat to the bottom of your chest. It is almost like taking a shot of Romulan Ale. OK, I lost you on the Romulan Ale, how about a shot of whiskey or rum? It really does have that much of a warming effect but without the alcohol burn or harshness. The final aftertaste is also very complex on the pallet. It's sweet with caramel malts, chocolaty and alcoholic all at the some time. The alcohol seems to thin out the roasted malts that you would normally get in the aftertaste of a stout. This is a dryer caramel malt sweetness, it almost reminds me of those alcohol filled chocolate candies. Boy that was a lot of words to explain one sip of beer but you don't realize how unique that sip of beer was.
Don't let all of that scare you. This is really an exquisite beer. It's just one that you have to take your good ole time sipping. I have had this one sitting in the beer frig waiting or the right time to have it. Tonight is a cold night after a good snow fall so it seemed the most appropriate time to have this brew.
I don't know if this is the most unique beer I've ever had but it is the most unique and the most alcohol I've ever had in a stout.
It's tough to actually let a beer warm up this time of year. I usually like to warm a beer up to room temperature in order to test character development etc.
This beer is at 60 degrees now and it is smoother then it was earlier.
I am actually going to use the design of the snifter to warm up this beer much like I would a Courvoisier VSOP Cognac, sorry, lost you again. The round bottom of the snifter caresses against the palm of your hand heating up the contents.
Wow, I quickly got this to 72 degrees and it's just amazing. It's like sipping a whole different beer. Much maltier and creamier then it was when colder. This just makes you melt and savor each sip, which are getting fewer. I'm going to continue this little experiment.
76 degrees and no harshness, it just keeps getting smoother the warmer it gets.
78 degrees and still even smoother, Phenomenal!
The last sip of this experiment was at 81 degrees. Simply Unbelievable! It is amazing how much smoother and creamier the beer gets when it warms up and I mean warm at 81 degrees. The alcohol is a little more assertive at 81 but incredibly smooth and delightful.
I don't know why I ever bothered to chill this beer. I will not in the future. The next time I have this it will be served at room temperature in a snifter.
I shared my 12 oz bottle with my son John but I can start to feel the effects of the alcohol even after only having 6 oz.
This was a phenomenal experience. But at the same time It's almost tough to call this a beer. It's like we need a new title or category for this beverage, how about a "Beer Liqueur".
Posted by John at 12/24/2009 05:05:00 PM
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Here's an animation I made for an Intro to Computer Graphics course I'm taking. It was done with C++/OpenGL.
Note: None of the models were made in an external modeling package. Everything is modeled out of primitive shapes- cubes, planes, spheres, and cylinders. This was part of the requirements of the assignment.
Libraries used:
GLEW- extension loading
GLFW- windowing, input
GLM- vector/matrix math
SFML- audio playback.
Audio tools: Ableton Live, Native Instruments Komplete
Any feedback people have would be awesome to hear.

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Ofcom's 116 discussions confirm El Reg advice
It's not rocket science
Ofcom has decided to whom the EU-standardised 116 vexation numbers will connect, and it's just about what El Reg predicted this time last year.
Numbers starting 116 are to be standard across Europe, for services that don't constitute emergencies but are still socially important. So, following a year's consideration and consolation, Ofcom has decreed that 116 111 will connect callers to ChildLine, 116 123 goes through to the Samaritans while 116 000 connects to the Missing People charity.
It was October 2008 when Ofcom first proposed asking the Cabinet Office to set up advisory committees, one for each number, to consider to whom callers should be connected. At that time we suggested that ChildLine and the Samaritans might be good choices - we were unaware of the Missing People charity at the time - but it's taken a year's consideration and discussion for the regulator to reach the same conclusion.
Ofcom has also, as predicted, mandated that calls to all three numbers be free to the caller, even if that caller is on a mobile phone. Hopefully they'll also be excluded from itemised-billing lists, as calls to ChildLine's existing number already are, for obvious reasons.
Ofcom is trying to set in place a process, into which the next load of "116 xxx" numbers can be slotted. But 12 months to come up with a plan that took an El Reg reporter two minutes is really pushing the envelope. ®
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Spa Guide - The Best in South Bank
Sure, South Bank is famous for having some of the most famous landmarks, museums and tourist attractions in London, but it is also home to a range of the capital's best spas.
We all sometimes need to slow down a little and show ourselves some love – so jump out of the rat race and treat yo' self! A spa experience is just the ticket to recharge the batteries and press the reset button, a quick fire way to sure relaxation.
Indulge in treatments from the Far East at Mandara Spa, socialise at Mondrian London's 'spa playground' or improve your fitness at Marriott County Hall's Leisure Club.
South Bank has a range of different spas, offering a variety of treatments and services, to suit all tastes and budgets. Because everyone deserves a spa treat once in a while!


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What a bad way to start the day: Kelly Osbourne claimed that she woke up this morning to a barrage of hate from Lady Gaga's Little Monsters on Twitter - and had no idea why.
The Fashion Police host wrote that her mentions were filled with fans of Gaga telling her "to die" - and because she's in LA and obviously hadn't logged on to 3am to read our story about her mum's feud with Gaga yet that day - she couldn't work out why the fight had suddenly kicked off again.
But fans soon filled her in, and it seems like mummy Sharon hadn't got round to telling her daughter about what she was writing in her book, and hadn't got Kelly an advance copy ...
"I really had no idea that any of this was going on I want nothing to do with this ugliness! However a heads up would have been nice!" she tweeted. Oops.
The X Factor judge's book, Unbreakable, has Sharon's opinion on Gaga's anti-bullying charity - including the fact that Sharon thinks she's an attention-seeking hypocrite.
"I was so disappointed because I had always been a huge fan. I have been to three of her shows and she's undeniably a very talented woman," Sharon wrote. "But you can't bang on about being anti-bullying and then refuse to tell your fans to stop haranguing other young women with nasty threats."
Then again, the whole Kelly O vs Gaga thing DID start when Kelly made a dig at Gaga's weight gain, saying she looked pregnant. So really, everyone in this story is a bit awful ...


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Food and drinks in general, can really leave their mark on our teeth, especially sugary drinks and foods. If you would like to wipe away the stains of one too many cream teas, then perhaps we could all indulge on a little tooth whitening for her majesty's birthday. That way, should we ever take tea with the Queen, we can at least talk and smile confidently, leaving us free to panic about etiquette alone.
The Zoom2! Chairside Whitening system is a very popular, very safe and very effective tooth whitening procedure. During treatment, a special gel is applied to your teeth; this is then activated by a special light. The procedure is quick and, following treatment, teeth tend to become at least 6 to 10 shades lighter than they previously were. The procedure will also be carried out in our dedicated teeth whitening room where you are free to listen to the music of your choice! Treatment is rounded off with a five minute fluoride treatment, following which you will be quite amazed.
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Playing cards over the centuries have been adapted to new and ever more complicated games, forms of gambling and the demands of card conjurors. They should not be viewed as static objects but as objects capable of transformation and editing. Removing the ink from a playing card is one way card conjurors and gamblers have evolved the playing card to suit their purposes.
Choose a low ranking spot card to begin with. Aces and deuces are the best bet, as they have less ink to deal with compared to high spot cards or court cards.
Rub the eraser across the ink you want erased. Focus on small sections of the card at a time, i.e. a single pip or a corner number or letter. A combination of horizontal, vertical, and sideways strokes seems to remove the ink best. (It might depend what kind of finish the manufacturer used on the playing cards as to how much erasing will be required.)
Continue erasing until the ink is completely removed.
In an open, well ventilated area, apply the nail polish remover to a cotton ball or a Q-tip, depending on the precision needed.
Rub the cotton ball or Q-tip over the ink you want removed. Repeat until ink is gone.
Wipe off excess nail polish remover and allow the card to dry. This may cause a lingering smell on the cards.
Rub a pad of steel wool roughly across the surface of the playing card. Be sure it's not one of those steel wool pads with blue soap in it. If it is, use an older pad that no longer has soap in it.
Continue rubbing until the ink is gone.
Brush the debris from the card.
This method is best when used to remove indiscriminate sections of ink, particularly for marking a deck. Use the tip of the X-acto knife to lightly scratch off small sections of the back or front ink design to "mark" your card.
Use a horizontal movement rather than a vertical movement to remove the ink.
If you scratch too hard, you'll increase the visibility of the scratch marks left on the card. You might also cut right through the playing card. It doesn't take much force to scrape away the ink. This is a great method for secretly "marking" cards when you have a system that requires slight alteration to the back design in conjunction with pencil or ink marks.
Most recent
- "Talk Magic": Removing Ink From a Playing Card
- "Card College: Vol. 1: A Brief History of Playing Cards"; Roberto Giobbi; 1992
- If using an eraser, a pencil eraser works well but seems to leave behind more shiny rubber residue, which is detectable under some types of lighting.
- Using steel wool will leave visible scratch marks on the card and might not be ideal for all applications.


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Got a Goal but No Time? Take the 10 Minute Challenge
January 31, 2011 by Barb Scala
Filed under Blog, What's New
If you have 10 minutes, you can start blooming!
Another Bloom Party yesterday and someone asked, "I have things I want to do with my life, but how can I find the time?" My answer, "If you can find 10 minutes a day, you can start blooming!" Here's an old article newly revamped about the 10 Minute Challenge…
Ever wanted to write a book, learn to knit or organize your photos? What about your talent for sewing going to waste even though style ideas keep dancing in your head? Why can't you get to a project, passion or something you've been meaning to do for months? Stop procrastinating. Now's the time!!
But where to find the time?
When kids have to be chauffeured here and there, your mom needs help recovering from an illness and your job soaks up every ounce of energy, time is precious. But finding time is easier than you think. Just set aside 10 minutes every day and you'll be on your way to learning the piano, journaling or reading novels for your book club. Chip away at whatever it is you want to do. The secret is to do a little at a time. Be patient and over time you'll reach your goal.
Can't find 10 minutes?
Sure you can. We're all dealing with the same 24 hours in a day. Think of someone who has a lot on their plate. Maybe it's your sister, boss or a world leader you admire. These people seem to get things accomplished and you can too. Here's how:
- Call in Your Support System – Enlist your significant other, kids, friends and family to help in some way to ease your tasks, chores and to do list. Maybe your son can walk the dog in the morning to afford you those 10 precious minutes. Or switch part of your workout routine to the afternoon - such as tummy crunches or running on the treadmill - and carve out 10 minutes there.
- Find Your Optimal Time – When are you freshest and energized? For most people, it's the morning. But you might be a night owl. Whenever you can be most productive, that's when to use your 10 minutes.
- Commit and Don't Cheat – This is an investment in you. Dedicate yourself to a schedule and don't skip YOUR time.
- Time It – If your project starts sucking your energy and time you won't want to come back to it. Set a timer and at the end of 10 minutes, STOP. If you feel 10 minutes are not enough and you can squeeze out 5 or 10 extra minutes…great. If not, don't stress. Just keep your time manageable and set limits.
- Now is the Time because "Someday I'll May Never Come – Do you know someone who always wanted to do something but never got the chance? Maybe your mom had dreams she never fulfilled or a friend became ill before she had the chance to do the things she could when she was healthy. Don't let this happen to you! Find those 10 minutes so you don't have to say, "If only I had…", "Why didn't I?", or "I wish I could turn back the clock and …."
Organize: Got a goal but no time? Log in 10 manageable minutes a day and little by little you'll get closer to your goal.
NOTE: This article originally appeared on www.BloomOnLine.com and has been re-edited and published.
I want to focus!
January 19, 2011 by Barb Scala
Filed under Blog
First step: Organize your time and all that you want to do.
Update from a recent Bloom Party. After creating a colorful poster filled with visions and goals for her life and career this year, one "bloomer" confessed that she's easily distracted by all she wants to accomplish and is going to focus on the art of focusing.
After reading her follow-up email to me (see below), it seems that she is starting to tackle her goal of "focusing." Her Bloom Plan helped her gain clarity on her direction and put order to the constant swirl of ideas and things to do. Now she is focusing on what she needs to focus on …which, of course, is focusing.
Bravo to this bloomer's tenacity, organization and time management skills and courage to bloom! Here's her email to me:
"I wanted to tell you about my new time management scheme that's been working well for me since I made my Bloom Plan and realized that honing my "focusing" skills is what I have to work on to accomplish my projects and personal agenda.
I made 5 columns on a piece of paper and across the top of it I wrote the 5 categories of stuff that demand my time, listed in order of priority. The first column is labeled "Me" and it includes yoga, housework, paperwork, etc. The next column is labeled "Exam" as I am in the process of taking a series of exams for a professional license. The third column is "Business" which is my design work and the forth column is "Studio," the work coop I've formed with design professionals like myself. The last column ~ and I'm trying to make it least! ~ is labeled "Volunteer" and is my work with a non-profit organization I am very passionate about.
Under the appropriate column, I further prioritized stuff from my to-do lists. Now I'm scheduling my days in the same order! I start the day with yoga and studying and end it with my non-profit work. I'm also trying to go to bed earlier, too, so I can get up early enough to have productive mornings. And my priorities are reinforced every time I walk by my Bloom Plan that I made which is posted on my wall.
So far so good and I'll keep you posted on my progress!
Organize Your Life!
June 10, 2010 by Barb Scala
Filed under Bloom Talk
Get a handle on your spaces, time and goals and make space for you.
Guest: Lisa Lelas, professional organizer, author of Simple Steps: 10 Weeks to Getting Control of Your Life and tv host of Simply Organized.
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Getting organized not only clears the clutter in your home and office but also in your mind as you make room to bloom! Lisa will amaze you with simple and easy tips and ideas on how to streamline and get things in order so you can start controlling your life instead of life controlling you.
Not just a how-to, we'll also get to the root of why so many of us feel overwhelmed, out of energy and even stuck , and how organizing your life will help you move forward in so many ways!
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I think that everyone should enjoy the career that they choose but that is not always the case. So if you are unhappy iwth your current job and situation why not do something you likes..get the training you need. My sister and 3 of my cousins are in the health care industry all doing different things and they just love what they do. So perhaps medical assistant training school is something that would be right for you. Why sit around behind your desk miserable all day long…it really can do a number on your health ya know!
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The Burlington High School Red Devils have been dying to play the Wakefield Warriors on Friday, November 5 in a home game in Burlington.
Why Wakefield, you may ask?
Because November 5th will be the first game on Burlington High School's NEW VARSITY FIELD!!! Since the beginning of school our athletic field and its surrounding area have been torn up while the school has replaced the deteriorating and unsafe bleachers on both home and visitor sides and installed a new turf field. And guess what! We now have the same turf that is used at Gillette Stadium. We don't fool around!
Beginning at 6:25 pm, there will be a special Opening Ceremony for the new facility with Mr. Field as Master of Ceremonies. All town officials will be present.
Following that there will also be a special Senior Recognition Ceremony beginning at approximately 6:45. Seniors from the Marching Band, Dance Squad, Color Guard, football team and cheerleading squad will be introduced with their parents/guardians and take the field in recognition of their achievements at BHS. Athletes from other fall sports will also be acknowledged.
So...fair warning...arrive a bit early if you would like to park close, choose a great viewing spot on the new bleachers and revel in the excitement of our new VARSITY FIELD!
Opening Ceremonies will start at 6:25 p.m. with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. The new members of the BHS Athletic Hall of Fame will be announced at halftime. Tickets are on sale at school in the cafeteria lobby during lunch and after lunch in the athletic office until 3 p.m. Tickets will also be available at the gate.


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- 1 x 40cm piece of string looped and tied together at the ends
Here's how to do the string figure magic trick.
Step 1: Start with the string running across your right palm, between your thumb and forefinger. Point your middle finger and ring finger forward, (heavy metal salute-style.) Use your other hand to pull the string taut from there.
Step 2: With the left hand, take the string loop over your middle and ring fingers, then take both strings around the thumb.
Step 3: Loop it over your pinkie and pull it back toward you.
Step 4: Twist it into a figure 8 and put the far loop of the eight over your forefinger, pulling the string back behind your hand.
Step 5: Now there are two loops on your thumb. Take both loops off the thumb and pass them to the back of the hand, via the gap between your middle finger and ring finger.
Step 6: Grab the bottom string that now runs across your palm and pull it. Voila! The string magically disappears and doesn't get caught in your fingers.


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Brand empathy has officially become the marketing buzzword of 2017, and it's showing no signs of slowing as we enter the New Year. But unlike so many other movements that spawn from technology and cease to exist with the emergence of new innovations, the idea behind brand empathy has been around for a long time and its premise will only become more important as our technological world evolves. So what really is brand empathy? And why is brand empathy important for your small business? Here's an answer to each of these questions and a few examples of how you can work brand empathy into your business's marketing strategy.
What is brand empathy?
Generally, the term empathy means to understand, be aware of and be sensitive to the feelings, thoughts and experiences of others. When we show empathy towards others, we tend to use phrases like "I see what you mean" or "I understand why you would feel that way," to communicate our ability to see things from that person's perspective. According to a paper by Louisa Pavey, Tobias Greitemeyer, and Paul Sparks in the May 2012 issue of Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, those who display empathy are also more intrinsically motivated to be helpful. Businesses embracing this philosophy and adopting an empathetic mindset have taken it upon themselves to outwardly demonstrate that they care about the individualized, unique needs of their consumers.
Why is empathy important for businesses?
Consumer loyalty for small businesses isn't the same as it was 50 years ago. According to a study by Access Development, it would take their business to a competitor within a week of experiencing poor customer service. These low numbers are an indicator that small businesses need to work harder if they want to keep their current customers and engage with new customers in today's retail landscape. If you own a local business, you've already got a leg up on the big box stores when it comes to understanding local trends and what's important to those who live and work in your town. Savvy business owners who realize this advantage and apply it to their brand empathy campaigns are far more likely to gain the market share of local consumers than those who don't.
How do businesses market empathy?
Because companies can't convey empathy the same way humans do to one another, business owners need to get creative about how they demonstrate their brand empathy. Some companies show empathy by offering product suggestions to online users or by sending shopping cart abandonment emails to users who shopped but didn't follow through with a purchase. These types of personalized marketing messages convey empathy because they provide consumers with relevant, helpful information based on their unique shopping habits. Other companies promote brand empathy by mirroring their consumers' thoughts and feelings through marketing imagery and media. Below is an example of how Procter & Gamble uses a mirroring technique in a commercial illustrating the universal struggles of mothers raising a child. Mirroring can be a highly effective way to showcase brand empathy because of its ability to bypass mere experiences, and instead connect more deeply with consumers' feelings.
Brand empathy for small business marketers
If you're a small business owner, you may not have the money to produce and promote a commercial like Procter & Gamble, and that's okay. There are plenty of ways for your small business to incorporate empathy into your everyday marketing campaigns. Keep in mind the goal, which is to show consumers that you understand who they are and what they need. Here are some ways that your small business can show empathy for local consumers throughout the year:
- Be a local resource – Many communities celebrate local events that the big box stores wouldn't know about, for example, Fete en Blanc (aka, the all-white party) in Lancaster. If you're in retail, decking your window displays out in all-white in the weeks leading up to Fete en Blanc is a great example of how your local business can show care for the needs of local consumers in a way that the big stores can't.
- Be a problem solver – Do you sell specialty items that are helpful to people in a specific field? Make sure those people are seeing your message by using targeted advertising strategies online. When you send the right message to the right audience, you're showing those consumers that you understand their interests and needs.
- Be a guide – Your promotions should reliably lead consumers into the next season or holiday. Consider planning your 2018 holiday promotions in advance so that you have more time to develop more personalized ad messages for your consumer groups throughout the year.
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If you're looking for some guidance on how to work brand empathy into your 2018 marketing strategy, our experts at LNP Media Group can help. We've developed a calendar that lists each month's marketing promotions to help you plan ahead and reach your consumers throughout 2018. Contact us today for a free calendar or to get advice from our experts about how to better market your business in the New Year.


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What is it like to venture to the most remote, inhabited place on Earth – Easter Island; A place where the mysterious stone moai statues hold on tight to their secrets past; A place where the ancient Rapa Nui civilization flourished and then nearly disappeared?
I wanted to find out, and of course go scuba diving while I was at it, so I arranged a whirlwind trip to Easter Island and dragged my brother Devin and his girlfriend Joanne with me. Come along on this journey as we:
- Travel around the island to see the ancient moai statues
- Hang out at the Anakena beach where the first king set foot
- Visit a volcanic crater
- Learn about legend of the Birdman
- Go scuba diving with the moai
- Take a horseback ride up to the highest point of the island
- …and eat empanadas with Mexican Elmo? – yes.
The Mysterious Rapa Nui
Easter Island is the most isolated, inhabited place on Earth. It is located in the middle of the South Pacific Ocean in the Southern Hemisphere as far south as Santiago, Chile. Easter Island's closest neighbor is mainland Chile located 2180 miles to the east followed by Tahiti located 2650 miles northwest of Easter Island. Pitcairn Island is a mere 1290 miles away, but it is the least populous nation in the world comprising of just 56 people and many more seabirds.
Easter island makes up the southeastern point of the Polynesian Triangle. New Zealand is the southwestern point and Hawaii is the northern point of the triangle.
It was first called Rapa Nui by its indigenous Rapanui Polynesian inhabitants who sailed to the island around 700 to 1000 AD. At one point the Rapanui population was 15,000 strong but declined to as little as 2000 people due to deforestation, climate change, and resource scarcity.
The island became treeless, losing all 21 species of its trees – about 16 million with some standing as tall as 100 feet – and lost its entire species of land birds. The trees could not repopulate as quickly as they were removed. The lack of trees prevented the islanders from crafting new boats and it accelerated topsoil erosion causing a major decline in agriculture.
Dutch explorer Jacob Roggeveen arrived to the island on Easter Day, April 5, 1722 and gave it its name, Easter Island. Roggeveen was on a seafaring quest to locate the mythical continent of Terra Australis when he and his fleet stumbled upon the island. Later French, Spanish, and British missionaries and explorers came to the island. Then in 1888, the island became part of Chile.
In between Roggeveen's arrival and its annexation to Chile, the Rapanui population declined drastically due to their enslavement on the South American mainland by the Peruvians and from the smallpox and tuberculosis epidemics on the island. As a consequence, the younger generations were unable to read the language or learn the culture. Therefore, not much is really known about the Rapanui history including how they arrived to the island in the first place and how and why did they construct these enigmatic moai statues.
Easter Island itself is even more mysterious. It is located on one of the energy vortexes. At one of the sites on the island, a large smooth magnetic stone surrounded by 4 smaller smooth stones positioned in perfect north, south, east, west coordinates. This site is thought to be one of the axis mundi or navels of the world.
Nowadays, getting to Easter Island is not too difficult or very expensive despite its remoteness.
We used our airline points to purchase a flight from New York City to Santiago, Chile with a layover through Houston. That flight was roughly US$900, and it took about 15 hours in transit. Usually the flights to South America are overnight and since the destination is south, and not east or west, jet lag is not that bad. Santiago is an hour ahead from New York City.
The flight to Easter Island was about US$500 on LAN Airlines. We flew for over 5 hours on a Dreamliner jet direct from Santiago. The island is a stopover for those in South America looking to travel to Tahiti on another 6 hour flight. Flights to Easter Island depart daily during the slow season from July to September and are more frequent during the high season from December to March.
We did not have enough time to catch the morning flight out to Easter Island so we stayed 24 hours in Santiago Chile and took the flight the next day. The same goes on the way home. We would just miss the flight back to the United States, so we stayed a day in Santiago on the back end.
The airport in Santiago is about a 30 minute cab ride to the city. We spent the time exploring the city, riding the subways, and tasting the beers.
Including the tours around the island and the hotel costs, our overall trip ranged about US$2000 to $2500 per person.
Exploring Easter Island
Easter Island is a single island made up of three dormant volcanoes and lots of rolling hills. The island is about 15 miles wide and 8 miles long and can be circumnavigated by car in a day.
However, it is worth spending at least 5 days exploring the entire area.
By Eric Gaba (Sting), translated by Bamse – Own work Shorelines, ponds, roads, trails and airport drawn using Landsat 7 ETM+ imagery (public domain); Topography: NASA Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM3v2) (public domain); Main references used for the toponymy: prof. William Mulloy's map (easier to read here); Pacific Island Travel map (http://www.pacificislandtravel.com/easter_island/about_destin/isla_de_pascua[1].jpg); [1], CC BY-SA 2.5, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2940588
Day 1
We arrived the night before from Santiago. The small airport is located in the only town on the island called Hanga Roa on the southwest point of the island. Easter Island has a population of about 6000 people, mainly living in the town. About half of the people have come from the mainland Chile to work and live while the other half are Rapanui who were born on the island.
We stayed at Iorana Hotel located just a few miles from the center of town and about a five-minute drive from the airport. A local Rapanui family, who has direct ancestral ties to the last Rapanui king, owns the hotel. Our favorite dog Bodie lives on the premises and likes to tag along wherever you go.
The hotel is perched atop a cliff with panoramic sea views in the day and a vibrant starry sky, including views of the full Milky Way, the Pleiades, and the Southern Cross constellation, in the evening. We grabbed our star app on our phone to try to identify the planets and the stars. Some fishermen were out on the ocean at night with their large spotlight looking for fish. Then, I thought of how the ancient sailors navigated the long distances by sea relying on just the stars in the sky. It is amazing what early humans were able to accomplish including how they constructed these moai statues.
After breakfast, the Kia Koe tour company picked us up at the hotel in their small touring van. Our tour group was small, about 15 people or so. I booked two days of moai tours. This first full-day tour would cover:
- Akahanga
- Ahu Tongariki
- Rano Raraku
- Te Pito Kura
- Anakena Beach
We drove from the southwest part of the island to the south and then hugged the east coast of the island as we drove up to the northern part of the island. We visited different moai sites with historical significance and ended the day at the Anakena beach.
Our first stop was to Akahanga to see our first moai statues and some lava caves. The statues along the black volcanic sea cliffs were toppled. To our untrained eye, the moai and their pukao hats looked like just a pile of rocks at first until our tour guide pointed out the features.
I could hear the waves lap against the coastline. Wild horses and grazing cows watched us from a distance in the grass. Horse bones and skulls were scattered on the ground. One of the dormant volcanoes was in the horizon behind the cows.
Easter Island is uniquely known to the world because of its large stone carvings called the moai. The moai are monolithic structures. Each are carved out of a single volcanic stone made into the shape of a human with large, broad noses, long ears, big lips and eyes, and pronounced chins. The moai are thought to be a symbol of reverence to spiritual leaders or chiefs on the island although noone knows for sure about the intent of these structures.
Two styles of moai are on the island: The ones that have full bodies without legs that stand tall and the ones with just a large head protruding from the hillside. The eyes once were filled with white coral and black obsidian rock to create an eyeball effect.
The moai average about 13 feet tall and weigh about 14 tons, but one has been found toppled over at 30 feet and 80 tons. Another unfinished moai at the quarry is about 70 feet in length and weighs 270 tons.
Some moai wear red volcanic stone hats called "pukao" that are cylindrical in shape, and some moai are perched up on stone platforms called "ahu". Almost all of the moai were placed along the shores of the island with their tattooed backs facing the sea.
About 887 moai statues have been found throughout the island in clusters. Almost all of them were toppled over as a result of infighting on the island, according to historians. Most are still not repaired and re-erected.
The bodies were carved from one rock quarry on the island while the pukao hats were carved from a different rock quarry. From the quarry, the Rapanui people said that the moai "walked" to their locations around the island. Scientists have tested the theory of "walking" and concluded that the moai were pulled upright and forward with ropes tied from around the heads. The rope on one side of the was pulled to tilt the moai diagonally forward then the rope on the other side was pulled to tilt the moai diagonally forward, making the moai appear to shimmy and waddle ahead.
Next we drove along the road to Ahu Tongariki, one of the most famous Easter Island sites and a favorite for photographers looking to capture sunset and sunrise shots. On the way we had to stop to let some of the horses gallop across the road.
At Ahu Tongariki, 15 moais stand in a line with their backs to the scenic ocean. A moai was lying on the ground on its back and another moai stood far apart from the rest in line. One of the moai located here is the heaviest on the island, weighing 86 tons. These statues were erected again in 1990 after they were toppled due to infighting on the island centuries earlier and when a powerful tsunami hit this part of the island in 1960, washing the moai inland from their ahu platform.
The dormant Terevaka volcano is in the distance. We headed that direction to the Rano Raraku quarry on the slope of the volcano. This moai site is significant: It is another of the most famous sites of Easter Island and a World Heritage Site.
About 95% of the moais on the island were carved from this quarry, and it was in operation for over 500 years until the 18th century. Here the Rapanui people carved the moai bodies out of the rock walls, chipping away bit by bit until the head and body formed. Two unfinished moai are still visible. One that has its outline chipped out of the rock wall and a second has its long 30-foot body formed out of a flat surface rock.
Along the hillside, large moai heads stick out from the grassland hillside. Because of the past deforestation throughout the island, the lack of tree roots have caused the soil to erode downhill, covering up the bodies of these moai. Archaeologists recently discovered that the moai bodies have been buried under the soil.
Many wild horses run free around Rano Raraku, and I captured these two running along the coast in a photo here. Up the mountain is a fresh water lake surrounded by more moai heads. The wild horses come here to drink, but some unfortunately get stuck in the mud, panic, and perish. More horse bones are strewn around this area.
Another interesting site to see is the Tukuturi moai. This one is different from the other moai in that it has a rounded head and is kneeling. This moai may be the very last one made on Easter Island.
Our next stop was to Te Pito Kura along the edge of the sea. This site is significant as well. The tallest moai of the entire island is positioned here as a single moai. This moai is over 30 feet long, weighs 80 tons, and has a red pukao hat. Next to this moai is a magnetic, rounded, smooth stone thought to be the navel of the earth. Around this stone are four smaller stones each precisely aligned with the respective directional coordinates of the Earth. Not much else is known about this site.
The last stop of the day was to Anakena beach. This area is significant because, as legend has it, the first Rapanui king Hotu Matu'a arrived to the island with the queen Vakai after completing his trek across the ocean from Polynesia in a canoe. It was the first time humans may have set foot onto the island.
A few moai with their red pukao hats are perched up on the ahu platform with their backs to the sea. Another singular moai stands off to the side of the others.
The beach resembles a Polynesian island compared to the rest of the island that is more of a rugged, hilly, grassland terrain similar to perhaps to upstate New York. The beach has white coral sand and palm trees. The reason why this part of the island has palm trees is because they were given by Tahiti as a gift.
I enjoyed this part of the day because we got to relax in the shade, drinking cold beer and eating delicious empanadas at one of the few beachside restaurant shacks. These shrimp, tuna, or veggie empanadas were the size of calzones and made out of pastry dough. At the beach, you can swim and kayak in the roped off area. The water is very cold despite its turquoise appearance.
Day 2
The second day of our Easter Island adventure included the final full-day tour of the moai sites located on the southwest part of the island as well as a visit to the ancient religious site of the Birdman. This tour covers:
We drove up to the edge of the Rano Kau volcanic crater located at the southern tip of the island. This volcano is one of the three dormant volcanoes on the island and is 2 million years old. The crater is now a fresh water lake full of rich plant life, one of only three fresh water lakes on the island. From this vantage point, you can see gorgeous panoramic views of the ocean and of the island itself.
We had some time to hike a bit on the pathway along the crater while enduring the heavy, unrelenting, frigid winds coming from the south. The only thing separating this point and Antarctica is the Pacific Ocean ahead of us.
Around the corner to the crater is the ancient ceremonial site, Orongo. Between the edge of the crater and the steep drop off to the ocean is a small village made up of 53 sunken, circular stone huts covered in moss and sod and rocks with ancient petroglyphs. This area was reserved for the religious Birdman ceremonies.
Each year in September, the sooty turn seabird migrates to the Moto Nui island rocks just off the Easter Island coast. The Rapanui men prepared for many months for this annual competition. They sought to be the one to bring back to Orongo the first laid egg from the seabird. The winner would be crowned the sacred "Tangata manu" or Birdman for the year. The Birdman would then enjoy five months of doing nothing but eating, drinking, and relaxing while letting his nails grow and wearing a headdress of human hair.
This feat was no easy measure and many men died due to drowning, shark attacks, and cliff falls. The contestants would scale down 900 feet of sharp rocks and steep cliffs to the ocean, then swim in the strong current on their surfboards to these rock islands. From there, they would climb the rocks of the island, locate the nest and egg, and then return the way they came by swimming and climbing back up the cliff, all while keeping the delicate egg intact in a reed basket attached to their head.
From Orongo, we headed to the Ahu Vinapu site that featured more moai including the only known female moai statue that may have had two heads and was used for cremation ceremonies.
Most of the moai here remain toppled. The best remnants of an ahu platform are at this site where the cuts of stone are exactly aligned with one another and is constructed without the use of mortar. This stonework resembles that of examples found in Machu Picchu and in the Sacred Valley in Peru, lending speculation that pre-Inca and Inca civilizations may have migrated to Easter Island as well.
Half way through the tour, we stopped at the second rock quarry on the island. This one is Puna Pau where the red cylindrical pukao "hats" were carved. The quarry, overgrown with grass, is situated among the rolling light green hills and the trees with red flowers sort of like tiger lilies. Some of the wild horses were grazing nearby and a friendly stray dog came by to say hello. From the top of the quarry, we could see ocean views, the Hanga Roa town below, and plots of lands growing vegetables.
Our next stop was to the Ahu Akivi moai site among the gardens of flowering trees and farmlands. These 7 moai, each with weathered and tired facial expressions, stand perfectly aligned. They are the most unique of the moai on the island because they face the ocean. These moai have a special significance because of their celestial design. At the Spring Equinox, the sunset illuminates the faces of the moai, and at the Autumn Equinox, the the sunrise illuminates the backs of the moai.
The final stop of the tour for the day was to Ahu Tahai. This site is the closest moai site to Hanga Roa, as it was first meant to be an outdoor museum to showcase the examples of the moai found across the island. Created in 1974 by American archaeologist Dr. William Mulloy, it features the Ko Te Riku moai with a pukao and restored white eyes, an example of an Orongo stone hut, and a few moai aligned on an ahu along the edge of the sea.
Many friendly, stray dogs run around and play at Ahu Tahai. These two were chewing on one stick together. Next to the moai, many local Rapanui artisans were selling their work including this man who carved this wood moai. I ended up buying two handmade necklaces out of seeds and materials found locally on the island. One of my necklaces is made out of a hard shell of sea urchin spikes, colored in pastel greens with hints of pink, and black seeds crafted in a traditional Rapanui style. I got it because I saw two of the local people on the plane wearing the same necklace.
Day 3
I was excited about this day because Devin and I would go scuba diving. We dove close to shore in downtown Hanga Roa next to the single stone moai along the main road. The water was a frigid 66 degrees. We wanted to see if we could dive out by the Moto Nui rock islands, but the dive shop did not have enough interested divers to join in the long ride out to sea.
We went diving with the Mike Rapu dive shop located in the heart of Hanga Roa near the local fishing boats. Mike Rapu was a famous local free diver who broke many records in his deep dives. One of the dives we did was to an underwater moai made of concrete. It was lowered into the coral reef about 10 years ago. The reef itself was an expansive blanket of beautiful hard corals but not many fish were around.
The island is heavily overfished due to illegal trawlers in the international waters. When we were there, however, the Chilean government announced in connection with the 2015 Oceans Conference that they would establish the third largest marine sanctuary in the world around Easter Island. Read more about our scuba diving experience in Easter Island here.
In between our dives, we had lunch at a local empanada shack near the elementary school. At the table we saw our new friend Lalo Garza who was on the moai tour with us on the first two days. He is the voice of Mexican Elmo of Sesame Street and does other cartoon voice work in Latin America. We had lunch together and heard all about his career and even got to hear some examples of Elmo speaking!
In the evening after diving, we checked out a bit of the downtown nightlife in Hanga Roa. The area has a bunch of restaurants serving local seafood or more diverse ethnic cuisines. This area also has souvenir shops, some tiki bars, and culture shows including the one we went to called Kari Kari.
The Kari Kari show is every Thursday night. It showcases Rapanui dancing, singing, live music, and cultural attires. The show reminded me more of Polynesian and Hawaiian culture, so it is not surprising to learn that their Rapanui language is similar to the Hawaiian language. The show was really enjoyable and even more so as we were seeking shelter under the tin roof during the torrential downpour of rain.
Day 4
We were nearing the end of this Easter Island expedition but not before we toured a bit more of downtown Hanga Roa and spent the afternoon on horseback riding up to the Terevaka volcano, the highest point of the island at over 1600 feet above sea level.
In the morning, we took a quick cab to the center of town to get our passports stamped with an Easter Island moai stamp only located here on the island. Be sure to check the times when the post office is open so you can get your stamp too.
On display were Easter cards addressed to the Easter Bunny at Hippy Hop Lane or Rainbow's Edge from children all around the world. Of course the Easter Bunny lives on Easter Island, although we were not lucky enough to see him while we were there!
For lunch we ate at Te Moana on the outdoor patio and watched the only plane of the day land nearby at the airport. We also watched some surfers ride the waves. I was surprised to learn that Easter Island produces some top surfing talent who compete on the world's stage.
In fact, in the afternoon, our horseback tour guide told us that she was a professional competitive surfer.
The horseback ride was just awesome. We trekked up the rolling hills of farmland, passing barking dogs and curious, grazing cows. The terrain reminded me a bit of the farmlands in Finger Lakes area of New York. I felt like I was an explorer from yesteryear riding a horse surveying an unknown land.
The island has this quiet calm to it. Many eucalyptus trees, planted in the 1960s by Australian scientists, and guavaya trees were growing all around the area. Our entire ride there was uphill and the horses worked hard to get us up to the top. Barbie was my horse.
The ride roundtrip took about 3 hours or so, but it was worth the trip. From this point, we had the best 360-degree views of the entire Easter Island and as far as we could see out to the vast Pacific Ocean. It dawn on me how isolated we were in the world at this moment. I tried to look out towards the south thinking that Antarctica was not much farther away from where I was standing. The sun shone brightly and reflected beautifully off the ocean. I commemorated this experience with a yoga headstand atop the volcano.
We headed back down the trail, and it was smooth sailing for the horses who galloped all the way back. We stopped at the moai site Ahu Akivi to see it again and to part with the horses. Our guide grabbed her dirt bike – the modern day sheepdog – and led the horses back to their stables while we got a ride back to the hotel.
In the early evening we saw a rainbow emerge over the ocean and then watched the sun set in the horizon. It was a fitting end to our incredible trip.
Day 5
While we did not have enough time to explore the lava caves around the island or visit the Catholic church sermon on Sunday, I do recommend both activities in addition to this full slate of activities we did on this trip. The church experience blends the Catholic services with Rapanui traditions, colorful outfits, music, and singing.
Before heading to the airport for our flight back to Santiago, Chile, we said one last goodbye to our new pal Bodie the dog. He was such a happy spirit, and I'll alway remember him when I think of Easter Island. 🗿🗿🗿
So go to Easter Island. It's an easier and more cost effective trip than you may think! And share your Easter Island story here.
Until next time Adventurers


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Some job ads have subtle warning signs that tell applicants the job might not be totally ideal, like "fast-paced is an understatement" or "must be able to work with no supervision."
Others have giant red flags that should send applicants running for the hills.
Openly admitting a high possibility of death? Well that just takes things to a whole new level:
"The City cannot accept responsibility for the illness or death of the successful applicant, as it is generally public knowledge that death rates are currently running at between 15 and 60% in some areas and treatment and prevention have not yet been discovered."
Before you spit out your coffee in horror, we should mention this job ad was originally posted in London in 1665 for a City Doctor during the Plague. We found this ad in a library's archives and loved every part of it. Primarily because it reminds us that some jobs in history were much worse than any job out there today.
Check out the full, unedited, and totally amazing job posting below. And then say a prayer of thanks that your job isn't as bad as this one.
Photo of plague doctor courtesy of Wikipedia.
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Elliott Bell is The Muse's Director of Marketing. He is a graduate of the French Culinary Institute, but opted for start-ups over 16-hour days as a line cook (for the better hours, of course). Previously, Elliott spent 6 years making Seamless.com into a nationally known brand, and 1 month as a culinary assistant on Iron Chef America. When he isn't Musing, he can be found playing tennis, making chicken stock, or understanding the meaning of rap lyrics on rapgenius.com.More from this Author


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Thursday, 1 August 2013
Annual cost of UK brain disorders estimated at £122 billion
These costs include direct medical costs as well as indirect costs such as lost productivity due to absence form work or early retirement.
The research, led by scientists from the University of Hertfordshire, University of Cambridge and Imperial College, is the most recent and comprehensive study conducted on the costs and prevalence of brain disorders in the UK.
The study reveals the extremely high burden and cost that brain disorders have on the UK economy – largely as a result of the impact on lost productivity, rather than the direct costs of medical or social care. But the estimated cost of £112 billion for UK brain disorders in 2010 is considered to be conservative because of the limitations in data for some of the disorders which were not included.
With the aging population, the prevalence and costs of UK brain disorders Is likely to continue to increase. This will put greater pressures on the NHS and social services, especially the costs of institutionalised care such as specialised care homes dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia.
The cost of dementia on the social care system is much higher than that for cancer, coronary heart disease and stroke put together. But despite UK government recommendations saying that health research priorities should be informed by impact of the disease on the population and economy, research funding into brain disorders is much lower than that for cancer. The researchers are advocating a change to how funding is allocated which is more closely linked to the economic burden of the disease.
The paper "The Size, Burden and Cost of Disorders of the Brain in the UK" is published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. The work was supported by the British association for Psychopharmacology, European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, the European Brain Council and the Wellcome Trust.
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Chase Warner should be spending senior year at his elite Connecticut private school rejoicing the end is near. This hook sort of seems to focus on what should be normal. I think it would be stronger if you jumped right into the conflict and how not normal things are for Chase. But instead, he's sneaking alcohol, dabbling in drugs, and watching his shoo-in acceptance to Yale, slip right out of his grasp. 'Boys will be boys' and 'senoritis' are expressions his counselors use to excuse his behavior. But they couldn't be further from the truth. And Chase is fine with keeping the truth between just him and his sister. Not only does no one need to know he was raped by an alumnus, Chase is sure no one would believe him—or care. This is the main source of conflict, so I'd like to see it worked into the hook.
But when Chase (drunkenly) posts on an anonymous chatting app his secret, he finds solace in a strange soul: the headmaster's super-senior son, Malakai. Malakai doesn't ask questions, is comforting and most of all, a physical, as well as emotional, anchor for Chase. There are a lot of commas in this section, which make it a little hard to read. Consider using some em dashes. Something he didn't know he needed until his rapist returns to school as an assistant football coach.
Chase knows if he goes to the school, they'll crucify him and all his hard work at Harrington would be for nothing. I'd like a little hint at why he doesn't think the school will believe him. Or why he hasn't pursued other avenues to justice. Has he contacted law enforcement? If Chase wants justice, he'll have to take the law into his own hands, no matter the personal, legal, or ethical ramifications that follow.
Chase's favorite quote has always been, 'When one goes on a journey of revenge, dig two graves'. But now, he wants to modify that. When one goes on a journey of revenge, bring one bullet. I kinda get what you're trying to do here with establishing stakes and tying in the title. I don't think you need to explain the title in the query, though. And I think you'd be a little better off just stating the stakes clearly. Overall, though, I think this is a great query with a lot of great potential.
THE BULLET PROVERB is a completed 75,000 YA novel that addresses male rape, vengeance, and the toxic ways people heal. It will appeal to fans of FAULT LINE and GOLDEN BOY.


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All About FrenectomiesApril 7, 2017
Frenectomies aren't all that common in adults, but there are specific instances when the team at our Goose Creek dental office may recommend one to an adult patient. But why exactly would a frenectomy be needed, and what is it? We're here to talk all about frenectomies and the benefits behind getting one.
Anatomy 101
Let's have a quick lesson on the mouth's anatomy, specifically the thin, taut pieces of muscle called frena (frenum when referring to one). There are two of these little muscles that are the common culprits behind needing a frenectomy: the lingual frenum and the maxillary labial frenum. First, the lingual frenum is the tight piece of tissue that connects the underside of your tongue to the floor of your mouth. The maxillary labial frenum can be felt if you run your tongue under your top lip in front of your teeth. When either one of these muscular attachments affect proper function, a frenectomy may be recommended.
What is a Frenectomy?
A frenectomy is a fairly simple dental procedure that removes or shortens the frenum that's causing trouble. First, the area is numbed for comfort. Then, your Goose Creek dentist will cut the frenum away from either the upper gum line or the base of the mouth. After sealing the cut with stitches, you should be all set. Some dentists can even perform a frenectomy with a laser, eliminating the need for stitches.
How Can a Frenectomy be Beneficial?
Benefits of a frenectomy can vary depending on which frenum is causing the trouble. A lingual frenum frenectomy is recommended if the frenum is too long and extends out too close to the tip of the tongue. When this happens, speaking, swallowing, and eating can be difficult. A frenectomy can help with all of those. This type of frenectomy is usually caught early and is typically performed on young children.
A frenectomy on the maxillary labial frenum is the procedure that's usually reserved for those with permanent adult teeth. The most common complaint from individuals where this type of treatment is appropriate is a gap between the front two teeth. Usually, patients who are unhappy with a gap in their smile undergo orthodontic treatment, and that can help squeeze the teeth tightly together. However, once orthodontic treatment is complete, there's a chance those two front teeth can separate once again. If this happens, it could mean the maxillary labial frenum is too long and is actually pulling those two teeth apart. A frenectomy can resolve that issue once and for all.
If you think a frenectomy may be appropriate for you, we welcome you to call our dental office in Goose Creek. We'll be happy to help.
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FARGO - Longtime television news anchor Austen Schauer has announced he is running for the North Dakota House of Representatives in November.
Schauer told Jim Shaw, guest host of the "Mike McFeely Show" on WDAY-AM on Wednesday, Jan. 3, that he will run as a Republican for the District 13 House seat. District 13 encompasses West Fargo and adjacent areas.
Schauer said he was asked by the current representative for District 13, Christopher Olson, to run. Olson has served since 2015 but announced last week he will not seek re-election.
"I thought to myself, why not?" Schauer said. "I've been here a long time. When you care about something, you want to be involved. This is my opportunity to serve."
Since April 2017, Schauer has worked as business development manager for ProSource Staffing and Recruiting in Fargo. He works with businesses seeking employees to fill positions.
He worked in television news from 1977 until 2013. He worked at WDAZ in Grand Forks from 1977 until 1980, while attending the University of North Dakota. He worked as an anchor at WDAY in Fargo from 1980 until 2000, and then as an anchor at KVRR from 2000 to 2013.
He left KVRR to become director of community relations for Park Christian School in Moorhead, a position he held until February 2017.
Schauer, 60, grew up in Portland, Ore., and Sacramento, Calif., before moving to Dickinson, N.D., in 1975 to attend Dickinson State College. His father grew up in Ashley, N.D., but became a minister, which required him to serve congregations in different locations.
Schauer has lived in West Fargo for 13 years. He and his wife, Angie, have three adult children and nine grandchildren. They have been married for 39 years.


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A Trick of the Eye.
As you know in watercolour you cannot paint a light tone over a dark one, unless you use opaque paints.
When learning to paint we start by drawing a picture and then colouring-in the shapes, usually with paint straight from the tube or pan. This method doesn't allow for the beauty of watercolour to be fully exploited.
Negative painting is an alternative approach in which the subject is established by painting around the object, rather than by painting the object itself.


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That's what the papers say.
We recently heard rumours about Panasonic Readying a 37in OLED TV for 2011, and now those seem to be backed up by further claims, again from Japanese newspapers' (this time Nikkei – a pretty reliable source usually) stating that Panasonic is now set to up that to 40in, although still in the same timeframe.
Supposedly some ¥100 billion (~£467 million – take that Sony with your mere ¥22 billion) will be invested in a production facility currently geared for producing more traditional LCD panels. A production line of prototype 20in and larger OLED screens would come online next spring leading to the aforementioned complete takeover of an LCD plant in 2010.
The suggestion that OLEDs would hit 40in is a curious one, as Panasonics current policy has been to use LCD up to 37in, thereafter switching to plasma – which is physically limited in how small the panels can be. Presumably there's a reason for this, but until Panasonic makes an announcement up either way we'll just have to be confused.


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Scott Hahn's new commentary on 1-2 Chronicles is by far and away the most important book I've read this year.
That's not an overstatement.
Full of stunning insights--with implications for both Old Testament and New Testament studies--this book should really be on your priority list. If you're familiar with the hype about Hahn's work, but never read any of his scholarship, read this title.
Over the next few days I will be posting on this fine commentary. This is not going to be an exhaustive review. Instead, while giving an overview of the book, I'm going to cherry-pick some of my favorite elements.
But first, a few preliminaries. . .
Readable Scholarship
Scott Hahn writes two very different kinds of works: works intended for an academic audience (e.g., an Anchor Yale Bible Reference title; a treatment of Pope Benedict's work; pieces in JBL, CBQ, etc.) and popular-level material, e.g., Rome Sweet Home (Ignatius Press, 1993); The Lamb's Supper (Doubleday, 1997); Reasons to Believe (Doubleday, 2007).
While this commentary is very readable, it definitely falls into the first of those two categories. In other words, if you're looking for fascinating / entertaining personal anecdotes or "punny" titles, this is not that kind of work.
Yet that's definitely not to say that this book is so technical it can only be appreciated by scholars. It is incredibly clear and well-worth the time of anyone is who is at the "intermediate" level of biblical studies.
Praise for Hahn's Commentary
Before I turn my attention to the book itself, check out what some others have said about it:
"In this rich theological commentary, Scott Hahn gives a powerful account of Chronicles' inner unity. The church, the sacraments, Marian devotion--these are all shown to have their roots in Chronicles in this profoundly Catholic reading that also offers a bracing rebuke to the long, sad history of Protestant disparagement of ritual, priests, and temple worship in the Bible." --Stephen B. Chapman, Duke Divinity School
"Hahn's brilliantly illuminating commentary on Chronicles is an important contribution to the renewal of biblical scholarship. Demonstrating a master's command of the entirety of biblical revelation, Hahn shows how the Chronicler both gave focus to the story of Israel and provided the foundation for much of the New Testament meditation on Jesus. This book is written with extraordinary passion and intelligence. I recommend it warmly to both scholars and preachers." --Robert Barron, Mundelein Seminary, University of St. Mary of the Lake
"Drawing upon a wide array of Jewish and Christian interpreters, Hahn persuasively presents Chronicles as a powerful exemplar of the typological, covenantal, and liturgical exegesis that has shaped the Christian tradition of biblical interpretation. For readers who think of Chronicles as rather dull, this book will reintroduce the richness of Scripture."--Matthew Levering, University of Dayton
"A scriptural symphony, weaving together themes from Old and New Testaments into a remarkable theological synthesis. This lucid and insightful volume deserves to be on the shelf of anyone interested in the theological interpretation of Scripture." --Rodrigo Morales, Marquette University
"In this masterful commentary, Hahn shows that a key to understanding the biblical concept of the kingdom lies hidden in the often overlooked work of the Chronicler and his history of the liturgical empire of David. Hahn has produced something very rare: a commentary that is rigorously exegetical, profoundly theological, and a must read. This is biblical theology at its best!" --Brant Pitre, Notre Dame SeminaryNow that I've whet your appetite, we're ready to begin our overview.
By the way, as a proud Senior Fellow of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology, the organization founded by Scott, I ought to mention that you can support the Center by buying the book from this link on amazon.com. Thanks!
Continue to Part 2: Introduction to Chronicles


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Airport Scenes: Unloading supplies and Military types
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Berlin, Germany
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|A little grass seed and hay and we have more lawn
I had in mind to plant the clumps of Siberian Irises I saved last year. I went to the compost pile, found that the tire on the big wheelbarrow was flat (again) so chose the shallow wheelbarrow. Loaded it up with irises and a rake and did some planting. I chatted with a toad.
Tim was putting away the mower nearby so I mentioned: "You know that tire you pumped up yesterday? It's flat again." Flat? "Yes flat." Already? I finished up my planting and Tim said, bring the wheelbarrow over to the garage and he'd fill the tire again.
Before filling the tire, Tim decided to ascertain whether or not the valve stem was the problem. But first we had to get the wheel off of the barrow. Two rusty bolts, some oil and a ratchet later we had the greasy shaft out and the wheel on the ground. It went pretty smoothly. After a little poking an prying, Tim discovered the problem. The inner tube was torn. By the time we got it out, it was in two pieces. Well there's yer problem. The tire itself is showing a lot of disintegration on the side wall, but it is probably worth the investment of new inner tube. In the mean time...
Why don't we take the good tire (which
Tim wonders if the inner tube from the smaller (torn) tire will fit on the larger (now tubeless and cracking) tire. So we take the smaller tire back back off of the wheel, remove the tube and install it into the bigger tire... hold our breath as we add air... so far so good. Put the rusty bolts back on.
So. We now have one functional wheel barrow, a pile of frustration and a decision to make... do we spend $40 to replace the tire and tube and still have one tire on it's last legs? Postponing the decision of what to do with the remaining last legs tire. Or spend $90 on a new wheel barrow with a FLAT FREE tire? Better yet, do we spend another $35 for a 4 cu ft wheel barrow and trash both of the old ones? My vote was to put them both out on the curb with a FREE sign. I guarantee they will be gone by evening. Someone, for the mere price of a tire, would get the satisfaction of resurrecting a cast-off wheel barrow.
I slept on the wheelbarrow problem and in the morning: "I'm tired (no pun intended) of trying to piece shit together and salvage old junk. Go to Home Depot and buy a steel wheelbarrow with a No Flat tire! We still have a spare wheelbarrow and... a lawn ornament? A planter? I've seen some cute things done with old wheelbarrows and flowers... the more flowers the better....


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Today is Flag Day Everyone!
|Posted by davidaarongray on June 14, 2013 at 2:35 PM
Today, June 14th, is Flag Day in the United States. To mark the occasion we should clarify a few things about Old Glory and her 30+ facelifts since her birth.
First things first... the below flag, commonly known as the "Betsy Ross Flag" was NOT EVEN THE FIRST FLAG OF THE USA!
Above: the "Betsy Ross Flag"
Like all new enterprises, in the early days of the U.S. there were a bunch of official and unofficial logos meant to represent the fledgling startup.
We only know for sure, 2 things about the so-called "Betsy Flag" shown above:
1) It was never created, designed or stitched by a woman named Betsy Ross; and
2) It was (at best) the third officially commissioned flag by the Continental Congress.
Before Betsy there was Hopkinson...that's Francis Hopkinson of New Jersey who holds the distinction of at least being a real person who actually designed a flag (in this case, the second flag used by our nation shown below):
Above: the "Hopkinson Flag"
Now, the Hopkinson flag gets as much recognition as Flag Day itself for a simple reason: Hopkinson's design used a staggered pattern of 3-2-3-2-3 using 6 pointed Marian stars.
This creates an optical effect of the crosses used in the British flag (aka the Union Jack) shown below:
Above: Flag of Great Britain
See... today, we Americans love to think of the proverbial patriot of the American Revolution to be (if nothing else) staunchly anti British...after all, we were in fact shooting at someone were we not?
When it comes to shedding our British heritage however, the reality is a bit more complex and requires its own dedicated post.
Suffice it to say, that back in the 1770s, the first Americans went to great lengths to preserve many British symbols they had come to adore.
Which leads us to the real first flag of the United States of America.
#1...the original...
BEHOLD! The ______ and Stripes Forever!
Above: The "Grand Union Flag" of the United States
The "Grand Union Flag" (also the Continental Colors, the Congress Flag, the Cambridge Flag, and the First Navy Ensign) is the true first national flag of the United States. This flag (shown above) consisted of 13 red and white stripes with the British Union Flag of the time in the canton.
The story behind #1, in a nutshell, goes like this:
In the first year of the American War for Independence, the Continental Congress authorized the creation of a navy and everyone knows you can't have boats out on the open seas without identification.
So...a flag was required representing the Congress and the nation, and in order to distinguish its ships from those carrying the Red Ensign flying from British vessels (shown below):
The Grand Union Flag was first hoisted on the USS Alfred, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 2, 1775, by Lieutenant John Paul Jones.
The event was documented in countless letters to Congress.
The Grand Union Flag was used by the American Continental forces as both naval ensign and garrison flag through 1776 and early 1777.
What is not known for certain is when, or by whom, the design was created.
That said, despite its anonymous creator and short tenure as "First Flag," the Grand Union had a pretty decent showing.
The flag was raised by George Washington's army on New Year's Day 1776 at Prospect Hill in Charlestown (now part of Somerville), near his headquarters at Cambridge, Massachusetts. Due to its strikingly familiar look, the flag's display was actually interpreted by British officers as a sign of surrender...
Any doubt as to who won the Battle at Prospect Hill quickly disappeared as the Continental Army began firing at the lines of remaining British redcoats who were carrying chains and a document of surrender to be signed by General Washington.
The flag was also the first to be folded into a triangle during the funeral of a soldier serving in Washington's Army during the Battle of Long Island.
The Flag Act of 1777 authorized a new official national flag (the first flag's confusing message probably had something to do with the Act) of a design similar to that of the Grand Union in color and stripe but with thirteen stars (representing the thirteen States) on a field of blue replacing the British Union flag in the canton (this is the aforementioned Hopkinson design).
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