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There are thousands of plants you can start from seeds indoors at home, including flowers, vegetables, and herbs, but is it worth it? How do you decide what to start from seed and what to buy from a local garden nursery? Here's some smart benefits to indoor seed starting, ways to narrow down your choices, and grow your best garden—and some happiness along the way.
This is part of a series, Indoor Seed Starting for Beginners | Sow Indoors Grow Outdoors, where I walk you through the process from seed to garden. It's all the information I wish I had when I was getting started.
Smart Reasons to Start Plants from Seeds Indoors
This is an excerpt from the ebook, Seed Starting for Beginners: Sow Inside Grow Outside, sharing everything you need to know to start your own garden plants from seeds indoors.
If you would like the entire ebook with all the printable lists in one handy file, you can download it instantly here.
Benefits to Indoor Seed Starting
Benefits to Indoor Seed Starting for Outdoor Gardens
Why bother to grow plants from seed when you can buy them at the nursery?
Variety! Timing! Availability!
A local nursery or mail-order plant business can only provide so many options, and, with the mass consumer in mind (not a criticism, they need to earn money), they may rarely step beyond a handful of predictable plant choices. With indoor seed sowing, you've got thousands of seeds to choose from in a multitude of seed catalogs. Really, it comes down to, not what shall I grow? But how will I narrow down the list!
Here's some of the main benefits.
Better Timing
If you live in a cold climate, there are only so many days between last frost in spring and first frost in autumn. That can be a narrow window of time to grow plants to maturity, either for fruit or flowers.
To get around this, you can either buy starter plants or 'transplants' as they are often called, or you can grow your own at home. Either way, this gives us a jump start on the main growing season.
Warmth-loving plants like tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers, are good choices for indoor seed starting. Depending on the variety, they may need several months to reach maturity, and starting them indoors avoids mishaps with unpredictable or cold spring weather.
Slow-growing cool crops like broccoli and Brussels sprouts are excellent candidates as well. These guys are need a lot of time from seed to harvest and don't mind being transplanted.
Besides food crops, I grow dozens of flowering perennial plants each year from seed as well. That's how I've managed to cram my garden full of plants in just a few years.
But not all seeds are suitable for indoor starting. Some plants grow best with direct sowing outdoors. I direct sow things like radish, beans, peas, corn, squash, and cucumbers. Indoor seed sowing space is limited, so I try to stick to things that have the most value to me.
So Much Variety!
One major drawback with relying on a local nursery to provide starter plants is lack of variety. They are under pressure to provide what they think will sell. But are these the plants that you want to grow? With so many veggie seeds available, with unique flavors and characteristics, why not try some new ones each year?
My gardening addiction is flowering perennials. Seed catalogs and seed swaps are excellent for discovering unusual plants that are not mass produced.
Seed starting gives you options. Thousands of options! Maybe you want to test out heirloom veggies your grandparents used to grow. Or, grow a multitude of flowers you can never find at the nursery. Along with my (un)usual favorites, I always add a few experimental plantings in each year too.
Save Money
Sometimes, seed starting is all about saving money. I love the new varieties of coneflowers (Echinacea), but the transplants at the plant nurseries are pricey. The seeds aren't dirt cheap, but I can get about 10 plants from seed for the cost of one transplant, so that's a good deal. Yes, the new plants are small, but, it just takes about 3 years for perennials to really fill out.
If you like to grow continuously from spring to fall, seed starting fills the gaps all the way along. Here, a lot of our local nurseries stop selling plants by July. That leaves me high and dry for starter plants for the fall / winter veggie garden. To get around this, I direct sow things like leafy greens, in shady gaps in the garden all season long, and start plants like brassicas (broccoli, Brussels sprouts…) indoors in the summer. This way, the seedlings won't bolt or dry out in the summer heat, and I have plenty of plants ready for the fall garden.
Future Seed Saving
If you choose open-pollinated seeds, and take precautions to prevent cross-pollination (growing just one of each species per season, or spreading them out in the garden, or staggering flowering times), you can begin the tradition of saving seeds for future years. Cross-pollination is not a concern for self-pollinating varieties like beans and tomatoes. Your seed packets should provide more info on this.
Hybrid seeds can provide tremendous benefits (variety, disease resistance, and vigor) but they are generally not suitable for seed saving as the saved seeds to not produce plants true to the parents. I should also mention that some newer seeds are patented, and seed saving is not permitted by law. You'll see this noted on the packet if applicable.
Increase Happiness
I never anticipated this one when I started growing from seed, but it could be the most important one. Indoor growing is a huge antidote to the winter blues. I remember vividly the first year I had my full indoor seed-starting setup.
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After a week or two I realized that the daily task of checking the seedlings, watering, taking some progress notes, and repotting plants was giving me that same hard-t0-describe happiness that I get from outdoor gardening. Houseplants can do this too, but there's something about the whole seed starting process, including that slightly earthy smell of growing plants, that really taps into it. This alone makes it worthwhile.
But Wait
Just because you can grow plants from seed, doesn't mean it's the best choice. There are many ways to propagate plants, and seeds are just one way. Sometimes, other methods like growing plants from cuttings are much more efficient and successful.
If you've caught the plant growing bug, I'd suggest getting a good book on propagation and try things out. It's a fascinating world and a great way to fill your garden with free plants.
Starting plants from seeds indoors allows us more options with better variety, the opportunity to try rare or unusual seeds, saves money (sometimes, not always), and increase the garden happiness quota.
Indoor growing space is limited, and your seedlings will need more room as they grow, so choose carefully. Decide what has the most value for you?
You may choose plants that are not available at your local garden nursery, or, are too costly as starter plants.
Do your homework first and make sure the seeds you choose are:
- Suitable for your growing zone
- Non-invasive
- Organically-grown
- Suitable for indoor seed starting
Also check that the required days to maturity (listed on the seed packet) fits your zone (indoor growing time plus outdoor frost-free days). This has a calculator to find out your frost dates.
And, always choose plants that excite you. Grow what you love! It makes the whole process more fun.
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"O tidings of Comfort and Joy"
It's hard to believe Christmas is around the corner! The tree up in the Hardin House! And looks lovely, thanks to our little elves Zachary and Grayson! Is yours?
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The Inquirers' Class is specially designed to help prospective members learn about our congregation, its beliefs, traditions, government and programs. The Inquirers' Class will be held during the Sunday School hour (9:45-10:45 a.m.) when scheduled. In four sessions, the class will cover Presbyterian history and beliefs, Reformed theology, Presbyterian polity, and the organization of FPC. Everyone is welcome to attend. Please contact the church office if you are interested in attending. If you are not yet a member of FPC, this is a great way to initiate that journey.
2106 Inquirers' Class 4 sessions beginning Sunday, October 30 at 9:45 a.m. for more information & to register, contact the church office at 615-444-1360 or email@example.com
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- Profession of Faith
When persons who have not been baptized desire to profess their faith in Christ and be incorporated in the life of the church as believes, they shall do so by making their profession of faith and receiving baptism after appropriate instruction and examination by the session. When persons baptized as infants reach an age when they are ready to make public their profession of faith and accept their responsibility in the life of the church, the session should invite, encourage, and help them prepare for their responsibility as active church members.
- Reaffirmation of Faith
It is sometimes the case that persons who previously made a profession of faith and became active members in a particular church are unable to secure a certificate of transfer or other evidence of church membership. After instruction and examination by the session, these persons shall reaffirm publicly their profession of faith and their acceptance of responsibility in the life of the church.
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Perth-based pop punk outfit Dan Cribb & The Isolated is the result of the former frontman of punk band The Decline setting out to produce a low-key solo EP in 2013 and crossing paths with The Swellers' frontman, Nick Diener.
What was initially slated to be an acoustic release turned into a full-band production, with Diener contributing bass, electric guitar, keys and backing vocals. The result was five-track EP The Memories Last that needed a full band to do the songs the justice they deserved live.
Cribb recruited Perth-based musicians to built the project up, and as they refined their live sound, the acoustic guitars were traded for electric, and the folk rock project became so much more, seeing The Isolated begin to tour nationally, and support the likes of Say Anything (US), Jay Whalley (Frenzal Rhomb) and more, while collaborating once again with Diener on a record that is due for release mid-2015.


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What is TurfHunt?
TurfHunt is a scavenger hunt game app designed for use on mobile devices. The TurfHunt app is the most advanced treasure hunt game app available, offering multiple game play modes and challenge types. Games can be played indoor or outdoor using location-technology such as GPS or BLE beacons to trigger game challenges on location.
Games can be played offline without internet connection or online competitively with a scoreboard. Choose from various challenge types such as photo challenges (photo, sticker or drawing), multiple choice or single answer text questions and mini games like memory cards. All challenges can be linked together to play in a specific order or played at random.
Who is it for?
TurfHunt is perfect for birthday parties and personal use between small groups. TurfHunt is also used as a test app for people wanting to test tours and games made in the Locatify Creator CMS prior to upgrading to SmartGuide or a Branded App. For schools we recommend using GoldHunt which is ad free and designed specifically for educators.
TurfHunt treasure hunt games and guides are not suitable for educational or business use. Games and guides in TurfHunt are not quality assured, feature 3rd party in-app advertising and are limited in functionality by number of players and duration of games.
How is the app used?
The app shows a map with the players location and a bunch of different challenges located in the area. When players approach pre-set challenges, they get instructions and have to answer questions or solve challenges. After successfully solving challenges they are rewarded with virtual gold or points.
The games are played solo or as teams as real-time competitive treasure hunts. They involve problem solving and exploration activities, finding treasures, and playing mini-games. The game technology also includes virtual game items such as the elixir of invisibility, which hides the team location from the map for a short time.
Games are created in the Creator CMS where an administrator can invite players, change game play settings, publish games and monitor player activity via the game observer tool.
Create your first treasure hunt game!
Sign up for Creator CMS, create a game and export it to the app. This service is free of charge.
- Low cost
The subscription for a school account is inexpensive in comparison to other similar products.
- Easy navigation
Students can see map of an area, their location and challenges at any time. Navigation through the challenges is therefore very easy.
- Multilingual
The app is multilingual and allows students to solve challenges in their first language.
- Easy to use
The app doesn't require any specific knowledge from the student or teacher. When students approach challenges the app automatically switches to challenge solving mode.
Content can be added, changed or removed through user-friendly content management system. Teachers and students can be trained to use it in a very short time. Video tutorials are available here.
- Easy installation
The app uses GPS to locate players and therefore doesn't require any additional infrastructure to work.
- Different accounts
Admins can easily follow up on users' activity, assist and guide them with question-bank and get report of the activity in Creator CMS. Admins can export games and later import them to different areas. Regular users/students see only their own development in the CMS.
- Various subjects
TurfHunt is a great tool to educate students about history, culture, nature or the geology of the place where the game is played. But it can also be used to promote services, for team building or other outdoor activities. The use of the Creator CMS enhances skills in developing, designing, writing and in various other fields as well.
- Offline content
Installed app on the device does not require Internet access to operate except for transferring scores and seeing where the other teams are located. If students do not have Internet connection they can still play after they have downloaded the game at school where they have the connection. Scores will be updated as soon as they reach internet connection again. There is a very low data transfer conducted, playing the game regularly, which has pleased the students using their own phones.
- Observer
On the front-page of Locatify's website you can access the Observer Application which allows you to observe games in progress on the web. To observe a game, enter the game's invitation code into the Observer. The game can be observed by a facilitator/teacher who wants to see where the players are and how many scores they have made. Later a chat system will be available as well.
To determine user's location we use Global Positioning System (GPS) and BLE iBeacons for indoor locations.
App is available for iOS 8.1 + and Android 4.3+ devices.
Games are designed in the Locatify Creator CMS.
To update the scoreboard in real-time, 3G/4G connectivity is required.
"We are a small organization with approximately 50 employees engaged in care services for elderly sick people. We must at all times keep motivation among employees and it is important for us to regularly engage in team building. Now we have tried to use the app "Turf Hunt" and this was very successful.".
"TurfHunt treasure hunt games provide an outdoor arena for teaching. It´s social, different and fun!".
Guro Aarre,
Professor at University of Stavanger, Norway
"We use TurfHunt to get our pupils out. Walk and talk, or run. The pupils can move around in pairs or groups to do the challenges, without adults, and we know exactly where they are."
Kurt Mikal Klungland,
Principal of Samfundet School in Egersund Norway
"Mobile learning adds new dimensions to education. Turf Hunt gives teachers the ability to create mobile learning experiences that integrate physical exercise, gaming, problem-solving and information retrieval using a tool that all children are comfortable with – their mobiles."
Alastair Creelman,
Professor at Linnéuniversitetet/Linnaeus University, Sweden
"The treasure hunt was successful: o) The kids were excited and eager to try it out. This program is brilliant! Several parents tested it also and were so impressed, the game worked very well for them. One father said it was exactly the thing for family gatherings he sees about in the summer. I run the game quite often there where about 12 groups that went between stations these days.
I found it most enjoyable when the kids were connected to 3G all the time in the game, then they saw each other's team and I saw them from the computer at school. Under such circumstances, the competition hit the game, these groups were the most active ones. Those who were internet connected by 3G were very surprised by how little "credit" they had used in the game. Very positive: o)"
Hulda Jóhannesdóttir,
teacher in Hvaleyrarskóli, Hafnarfirði, Iceland.


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BEST PRACTICES OF THE ACPCULTURES+ PROGRAMME: Île Courts FESTIVAL
Ile Courts Festival: A growing event thanks to ACPCultures+
2016 has been the ninth year of the Île Courts Festival. In its previous eight years, this meeting of cinema fans has grown, allowing for the development of a local and regional cinematic industry. This is not just a festival, but also a centre of production, distribution, promotion, and film education.
The festival has above all been a springboard for directors, technicians, and professionals from Mauritius. Consistent with its mission to create a Mauritian cinematic industry, Île Courts has encouraged the creation of short films. Through its workshops, it has provided the tools and, most importantly, the motivation for directors to produce these shorts. More than 30 works have been made in this way. Significant is that the production of fictional short films was entrusted to a Mauritian producer to favour the development of the local film industry. This participation of young professionals, all compensated, in the production of short films offers real opportunities for work in cinema for those who operate most often in the audio-visual and publicity sectors. The festival thus provides an unparalleled collection of experiences for those engaged in the production of these films, in terms of learning, discussions, and experimentation.
To compensate for the absence of a film school in the country, the Île Courts Festival has served, since its inception, as a training workshop hosted by foreign and Mauritian professionals, aimed at young Mauritian professionals in all cinematic sectors. From its beginnings, the Archipelago of Cinemas has paid special attention to the question of writing. In 2016, the Porteurs d'Image Association developed cinema training opportunities for professionals as well as youth, both during and outside the festival.
Other workshops train professionals in different areas, linked directly or indirectly to the film industry. Around 100 professionals have been trained in writing, technological skills, directing, and acting. "These are intensive trainings in a small group, which allows participants to develop skills in many areas. Our goal is to ensure that people are highly specialised in a precise area of film - whether that is as a director or as a scriptwriter, for example," explains Elise Mignot, the former director of the festival.
In terms of attendance, the intake of the ACPCultures+ Programme was crucial. If in 2014, the Porteurs d'Image Association was able to gather more than double the audience of 2012 (4,532 spectators), 2015 was a real breaking point, gathering in one year the highest number of public attendees since the festival's inception. "This result, combined with the young age of the public as well as the important advances made for youth, bodes well for the development of an audience for quality cinema in Mauritius and its partner countries in the coming years," explains Ophélie Belin, the new director of the festival.
Thanks to the support of ACPCultures+, new initiatives are brought in each year - open-air screenings, workshops, meetings, collaborations with other countries, and above all the possibility of year-round screenings. "Since 2014, we have offered activities outside of the festival that continue throughout the year," explains Elise Mignot. "This is possible because there are people who are paid for this work. Our objective is to find a way of making the festival sustainable at the end of this initiative, which will be spread across three years. We want it to become autonomous."
ACPCultures+ has also made the film education programme "FOCUS YOUTH" possible. This initiative comprises training for educators in film education as well as workshops and screenings in educational establishments and partner NGOs. "The youth are the audience of tomorrow," analyses Elise Mignot. "Film education, through watching films, debating, analysing, learning cinematographic techniques and directing short films, allows young people to familiarise themselves with the use of image, to question their understanding and the understanding of others, and to develop creative reflection and a critical eye towards the media and audiovisual elements surrounding them in their day to day lives."
In the framework of "FOCUS YOUTH", the Archipelago of Cinemas has set up year-round screenings at Mauritian primary schools, secondary schools, and universities.
From a cross-sectional point of view, many themes were explored by the festival. "If it seems unnecessary to highlight here our commitment to the values of good governance, democracy, and respect for human rights, the themes that we evoke deal with the empowerment of women, sustainable development, the preservation of the environment, and the rights of indigenous peoples," explains Ophélie Belin.
What is currently being done to ensure that the festival becomes self-sustaining? "We are trying to increase our partnerships. We are working relentlessly to convince partners, public or private, to work alongside us," says the festival director.
Thanks to the contribution of ACPCultures+, which has guaranteed a full time salary for the researching of potential partners and financing sources, the Archipelago of Cinemas has succeeded in bringing 53 partners on board for the Île Courts Festival, the FFB-Forum Film Bazar, and Focus Jeunes, which have each in their own way become indispensable to the initiative. This assiduous work has made it so that all the progress created by the festival will become permanent over time.
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Alison Smith - classical guitar
Digital Booklet (PDF)
Recuerdos, meaning memories, is dedicated to Alison's late mother. The CD is a delightful collection of original and transcribed works for the classical guitar. The diverse repertoire will take you on an exciting musical journey from the classical and romantic periods through to the colours and rhythms of Spain, Japan, and Latin America. Composers include: Sor, Chopin, Tarrega, Villa Lobos & Barrios.
Available on: CD
Recorded: 26th-28th May 2008, Jacqueline du Pré Concert Hall, Oxford, UK
Recording Producer: Oli Whitworth & Alison Smith
Recording Engineer: Oli Whitworth
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Flooding in northeastern Brazil has killed 11 and destroyed about 70 houses, according to Brazilian authorities.
About 4.7 inches of rain fell in a few hours in Brazil this week, the equivalent of two months of rainfall in the region. The flooding was worsened by the fact that northeastern Brazil has been in the grips of its worst drought in at least 50 years, making the dry, hard-packed ground unable to absorb much of the deluge. It's a scenario that's likely to become more common as the climate warms — scientists have long predicted that the likeliness of drought as well extreme precipitation will increase along with climate change.
"This has already been observed and is projected to continue because in a warmer world, precipitation tends to be concentrated into more intense events, with longer periods of little precipitation in between," a NOAA fact sheet reads. "Therefore, intense and heavy downpours would be interspersed with longer relatively dry periods."
The most recent drought has hit Brazil hard. Parts of the country went over a year without seeing rain during the drought, which has been affecting the region for several years. In one region, about 90 percent of corn crops were lost, and prices for Cassave flour, a Brazilian staple, rose by up to 700 percent.
Brazil — like some of its neighbors — has become familiar with this pattern of drought and flooding. In 2005, parts of the Amazon region experienced one of the most intense droughts in 100 years. Five years later, in 2010, drought struck the region again, a dry spell that was found to be more widespread and more damaging than the 2005 drought (both of which have been linked to climate change). Then, in 2011, Brazil was hit by torrential rainfall and flooding, which killed more than 900 people and has been called one of the worst natural disasters in Brazilian history.
These periods of intense drought, especially, are bad news for the Amazon rain forest. Scientists found that the forest canopy in the Amazon was unable to bounce back quickly enough after the 2005 drought in time to successfully weather the 2010 drought, which could mean the region could suffer long-lasting damage.
Daniel Nepstad, an U.S. ecologist with Brazil's Amazon Environmental Research Institute, said the multiple droughts in recent years are worrying.
"I think it's reason for some pretty deep concern over the Amazon ecosystem," he said. "We're seeing the reliability of the seasons in the Amazon break down."


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You can't say that your debt consolidation is finally complete until you have negotiated the debt that you owe. You should always remember that you are not trying to get out of it without paying.
Committing into such venture is simply telling the company or firms that you'll pay in other terms. Just ensure that the parties involved perceive how they will profit or gain some benefit from that too.
Contacting your creditors is an effective technique to finish off your debt consolidation. However, doing this action should be like the last step on the ladder. You need thorough planning here.
Careful planning means you need to begin with you going to the drawing table by yourself and working it out so that the credit firm will like it. When you can make that happen, you are ready indeed to be given a break from your teeming debts.
What you owe might be a great deal, but with debt consolidation you can entirely deal with it. I understand you feel fearful about how it is all going to work out, nevertheless you must try cooling down and watching things objectively for some time. All you have to perform is find a firm that is agreeable to work things out with you, and your debt consolidation will be through that definitely.
The credit card debt phenomenon is partially brought on by the wave of consumerism hitting the country. People love to shop till they drop and that act tends to convert into mindless money expenditure that brought them into debt. Despite the fact that it can be tough to be prudent with money in the consumer based nation, it is possible to, with a bit of will power.
Sometimes, debt consolidation may not be incredibly cut and dried. On occasion, you've to push a little hard to obtain what you want. At times, it's that severity, that firmness that will cause them to grant your request. Never give up without a fight.
The credit card debt phenomenon is partially brought about by the wave of consumerism hitting the country.
People like to shop till they drop and that action tends to translate into mindless cash expenditure that ends them into debt. Despite the fact that it is difficult to be prudent with cash in the consumer based nation, you can still, with a bit of determination.
If your credit company isn't disposed to lessen the interest rate on your loan, your debt consolidation effort hasn't been successful. Put your back into it and have them see things in your own light. If they insist, you have the option of trying a different firm out; in the end, you will find a lot of them out there that will debt consolidate you in a hurry anytime.
Debt consolidators set up a discussion with your lenders the moment your loan is approved and negotiated at a decreased interest rate. Debt consolidation affords you the opportunity to obtain a loan for a lower interest rate and to repay your debts in good time.
If someone presents you a suggestion for debt consolidation when you don't seem to be able to find any way out of your bad debt circumstances, take it. Yes, it can be just another method to borrow and be indebted yet again, although this point you will not owe to numerous parties as before. Chances are that you never would have been able to break your debt cycle otherwise nevertheless. Don't hesitate.
You can find lots of ways to stay indebted for the rest of your life. Hey, you would just continue to borrow money with no decent plans of a way repay, or you could borrow from too many firms hastily. However you can find only one or two ways to set yourself free of the debt cycle fair and square. One of such is through debt consolidation. Why don't you learn more about it and try giving it a shot?


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REMINISCENCE and the UNSEEN: Recent Works by Darin Darby and Tim Tonachella
Reminiscence and the Unseen features two artists whose work aims to understand human relationships to the world and to each other. Both explore urban life through themes of family and community, but also touch upon the fragmentation and isolation that is part of our city's landscape.
Darin Darby
Darin Darby is a self-taught artist that has developed a unique process of portrait making he calls Laypuzzim art. His collage technique begins with textured card stock paper, mat board or wood. Each individual color of the art piece is cut out by hand, layered and puzzled together to create an image using negative space. Many of his thought-provoking images are inspired by events from his childhood in Detroit. Some of his current work also features biblical themes and poignant father and son portraits.
Tim Tonachella
Tim Tonachella is a legally blind artist who has had a life-long love of photography, but his limited sight made him reluctant to do more than family snapshots and personal projects. With the encouragement of friends, who helped him attain the equipment needed to bring life to his art, Tim began focusing on the city landscape and people of Detroit. His images capture the personality of the city and some of its forgotten residents, focusing on the feeling of seclusion that often accompanies urban living.


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He's young, smart, brash, persistent, ambitious, articulate, tech-savvy, media-hungry, business-minded, occasionally mistake-prone, gay and Republican.
A dozen adjectives don't do San Diego Councilman Carl DeMaio justice.
Still, he selects four to describe himself: passionate, genuine, blunt and sympathetic. The exercise has long pauses and lasts 35 seconds, so he might have chosen methodical, too. But he didn't.
DeMaio avoids labels, but lately he has had to shrug off one in particular. His critics are comparing him to polarizing former San Diego City Attorney Michael Aguirre, whose attempts to roll back city employee benefits earned him praise and scorn.
Like Aguirre, DeMaio is a vocal critic of pension benefits who has issued a series of reports condemning them. Also similarly, DeMaio is a rare voice still saying San Diego is on the brink of bankruptcy.
DeMaio rejects the comparison with Aguirre, who lost re-election last year. DeMaio says he attacks the problem, not the people.
"I think the culture at City Hall is to apply labels, and some people who don't want to make changes would rather distract attention by creating a boogeyman," DeMaio said.
Aguirre didn't return phone calls for this story. But in 2005, he said city officials – instead of discrediting then-citizen DeMaio and his research – should give DeMaio credit for trying to fix San Diego's budget problems.
"His research isn't any more flawed than the city's," Aguirre said then.
DeMaio made a mint preaching government efficiency at three private companies he founded in his 20s, then he made his first run for office look easy. At 33, he beat a guy twice his age by a 2-to-1 margin last June after knocking on 15,873 doors. He counted.
Now, his Web site proudly points out that "DeMaio made history as a non-incumbent taking a Council seat by the widest margin in a primary." And he boasts that he is the first council member in 24 years elected without the support of at least one city labor union.
"We did some research," he said.
His hit-the-ground-sprinting approach has resulted in about 1,500 friends on Facebook – and what is best described as a built-in foe base in organized labor.
His assertiveness at council meetings has prompted his colleagues at times to try to silence him on procedural grounds, and most wouldn't talk about him for this story.
On Tuesday, the task of reining in DeMaio will fall to former Councilman Michael Zucchet, now a consultant with the largest city union, the Municipal Employees Association. The two will be on opposite sides at a forum on public pensions.
"If a council member's goal was to generate concessions from union members, I can think of a lot of ways to really get that done, but one of them would not be to constantly attack and disparage those employees and to throw out so-called facts that are later proven to be dead wrong," Zucchet said.
Lorena Gonzalez, head of the San Diego-Imperial Counties Labor Council, said of DeMaio, "He's kind of like Mike Aguirre without the endearing personality."
But developer Doug Manchester, an enemy to labor and friend to DeMaio, said DeMaio "tells it like it is, and he doesn't back down, which is very refreshing in the world of politics."
T.J. Zane, executive director of the pro-business Lincoln Club of San Diego County, said the Aguirre comparison is a labor strategy to influence public perception during union contract negotiations.
"If you can silence your loudest critic, the other critics become background noise," Zane said.
Anti-tax activist Richard Rider, who lives in DeMaio's council district and donated money to his campaign, is impressed by his backbone but sees a downside.
"Being able to bend without breaking from a political standpoint is probably a better attribute," Rider said. "Carl doesn't have that."
Among his colleagues, only Councilman Kevin Faulconer, who with DeMaio makes up a two-man GOP council minority, agreed to an interview for this story. Faulconer described DeMaio's style as "high-energy, and high-energy."
Unlike many San Diego politicians, DeMaio's roots in the city are not deep.
A middle child, he was born in Iowa to two teachers and attended a Catholic military school in Anaheim. At age 15, he severed ties with his father two weeks before his mother died of breast cancer. He studied international politics at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and wound up a research fellow with the Reason Foundation, a proponent of privatizing public jobs.
He opened a San Diego office for one of his companies early this decade and in 2004 began publicly proposing ways to fix the city's budget problems. He organized budget forums with city officials and community leaders, then watched as prominent sponsors pulled out over concerns about DeMaio's aggressive approach and some of his analysis.
Labor leaders still use that episode against him. They mention it on a Web site, dirtydemaio.com, and have criticized him further for "fuzzy math."
DeMaio said he expected the criticism. Often, he tries to bypass it by taking his talking points directly to voters and the media.
He posts his calendar online for all to see. It shows that by 8 a.m. on the day he was sworn into office, he had already done three TV interviews. Later, he did not use Christmas morning as an excuse to miss a weekly radio appearance.
While DeMaio seeks out as much (or more) media attention than the mayor, he was silent on statewide Proposition 8, which ended the rights of gays to marry last year. He said he considers his view "private and personal."
At the same time, he has seen the movie "Milk," about pioneering gay San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk, three times and displays a biography of Milk in his City Hall office. Still, DeMaio said social issues won't distract him from pressing financial issues.
"I think a lot of people in politics spread themselves way too thin," he said. "They try taking on everything, and that's not my philosophy whatsoever. I'm taking on the city's financial health."
DeMaio won't say what his long-term political ambitions are, though others suggest he may run for mayor in 2012 or seek state office. What's clear is he has wanted a career in politics for two decades, since he was 14 and said so to a reporter at The Orange County Register.
The drama as DeMaio gets settled in at City Hall is, will it change him or will he change it?
There's been at least one retreat already. During his campaign, DeMaio said he would station his office headquarters in Scripps Ranch to stay close to his constituents. Now, he and his staff work mostly at City Hall but hold office hours in Scripps Ranch on Fridays.
DeMaio also plans to do something in his district he said no council office has ever done after an election. He said he and some staffers will keep knocking on all the doors in District 5, as he did in his campaign.
"As it says on my wall," he said, motioning to a poster behind him, " 'Don't drink the Kool-Aid.' "
Matthew Hall: (619) 542-4599; email@example.com


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Dishing with Chef Tim Archuletta of Ichi Sushi
Favorite item on the menu at Ichi Sushi?
Umi Masu Iridashi — Ocean Trout in our house-made broth. I love the rich simplicity of this dish. It's a great representation of classic Japanese food.
The inspiration for your cooking?
My grandmothers first got me in the kitchen, because I used to love to eat as a kid! I wish I had all of those family recipes! In sushi, I trained under Kiyoshi Hayakawa, and he taught me traditional sushi practices.
Best thing you've ever eaten?
A Kushiyaki pork meal in Piss Alley in Shinjuku. The chef was seventy years old and took over after growing up in the restaurant under his father. The restaurant opened the year he was born.
Strangest thing you've ever eaten?
Abalone liver prepared by Shimo-San, a longtime sushi chef in San Francisco. We brought him a fresh abalone for sashimi, and instead he served us the liver lightly poached in sake. It tasted like the ocean and then some.
Restaurant you'd like to experience, but haven't yet?
I'd like to go to Sukiyabashi Jiro in Ginza Station. Can you get me reservations?
Second favorite restaurant in San Francisco (after Ichi Sushi)?
Tie! The Blue Plate for Modern American food and La Ciccia for incredible Sardinian food and wine.
Favorite cookbook on your shelf?
Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art by Shizuo Tsuji and Yoshiki Tsuji. I also have several cooking and sushi reference books in Japanese that I use all the time.
Kitchen gadget you couldn't live without?
My Japanese knives. The one I use the most is seventeen years old.
An ingredient/dish/meal that makes you swoon?
Tantanmen Ramen — It's my favorite. It's a spicy miso ramen derived from the Chinese Dandan noodle dish.
Favorite city/region/country for eating (and drinking)?
All of Japan. You can have an amazing meal anywhere at a reasonable price.
Chef Archuleta's Shiso Pesto Somen Salad
Serves two
4 oz. somen noodles
5 bunches shiso leaves
3/4 cup grapeseed oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 oz. yuzu juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
Bring two quarts of heavily salted water to a boil.
Add noodles and stir once, then leave to cook until al dente.
Strain and then plunge into a bowl of ice water to cool.
Strain again and set aside, refrigerating until use.
Combine shiso leaves, oil and salt in a blender. Pulse until smooth.
Dress noodles with shiso pesto, then mix in yuzu juice.
Serve either on plates or in a big bowl, family-style, garnished with lemon zest.


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Photo challenge: Can you name everyone in Chelsea Handler's posse?
The easiest way to judge whether a television show is successful is to take a look at its ratings. The higher, the better if you didn't know. Another tell-tale sign a show is doing well: when a completely separate second show about the making of the first show is created, and then aired for a season, and then picked up for another season.
That's the case with After Lately, one of many cogs in Chelsea Handler's media empire called Borderline Amazing Productions. And the second season premieres Sunday, Nov. 27 at 11 pm ET on E! The show takes viewers behind the scenes of Chelsea Lately. It's there we get to know the show's writers and producers—not to mention celebrity guests from Handler's main show. This year After Lately will feature appearances from the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl, Jennifer Aniston, Jay Leno, Reese Witherspoon, Jenny McCarthy, Jane Fonda, Sharon Osbourne and more.
But more important than the guests, are the peeps in Chelsea's posse. Can you name them all in the photo below? Are you a true Chelsea fanatic? Leave your answers in the comments section.
No cheating…


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The service is still under public-beta and there is a lot more to improve. For example their website does not clearly mention any restriction on how many accounts can be opened using a single computer or mailing address. Even though their system does not allow registering multiple accounts from the same IP address, subscribers with a dynamic IP address can disconnect and reconnect to get a new IP address. Cookies too would be ineffective as the cache or temporary folders can easily be cleared. This could lead to subscribers opening multiple accounts using different email addresses.
Also there is no system in place to check if the subscriber has viewed the message for a stipulated amount of time. Subscribers could just click the link in the email received and close the resulting pop-up window immediately.
RupeeMail has also been a topic of discussion in the Indian blogosphere. There have been debates about the subscriber base not being the target market for advertisers. Ashish from pluggd.in points out that 35% of the subscriber base of mGinger, a "Get paid to receive SMS" service for Indian mobile subscribers, comprises of students who are just looking forward to make some quick pocket money. Such students have no intention to either read the advertiser's message or buy the product.
On the other hand, supporters of the email service say that it is much better than its SMS counterpart since the subscribers just have to click on a link to visit the advertisers website from where they can get more information and contact the advertiser. Whereas with the SMS service, subscribers either need to call the advertiser or visit the website of the advertiser by entering the URL in the browser manually. Even if the advertisers were to include a URL hyperlink to their website in the SMS, not many would have Internet access on their mobile phone and even if they had, the view of the advertiser's website would be limited.
Another argument in favour of the email service, and against the SMS service, is that subscribers can check emails at their convenience whereas SMS would be more of an intrusion in the subscribers privacy. However, mGinger has an option where in you can select a time window within which you want to receive those paid texts.
There has also been a wide misconception that the paid SMS or email service helps fight spam, but as Anil Lakhwara, the 62-year-old chief executive officer of Hcitek, says "RupeeMail is not an answer to spam. It is to reach the targeted advertiser." Spammers would still be able to and will continue to send unsolicited emails and messages.
Another popular misconception is that these services are "Get rich quick" schemes. It should be noted that, in reality, such services can at the max be able to generate a decent amount of pocket money only to pay up your mobile bills. As told by most of the service providers, such services cannot help one make a living. However, the service providers say that their service helps subscribers save money by receiving special offers and deals from advertisers.
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Bitcoin has been lauded as the "answer to income equality" and "the dawn of the single greatest wealth transfer in history."
It's not.
The vast majority of bitcoin in circulation is owned by a tiny elite. Just like the vast majority of global money is owned by the 1%.
It's time to reassess the idea that bitcoin is a model for redistribution of wealth and equality.
The 1% own 87% of Bitcoin Supply
According to research published in China's National Business Daily, almost 90% of circulating bitcoin supply is held in just 0.7% of wallets.
The huge concentration of crypto wealth can probably be attributed to cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase and Binance. Crypto exchanges hold funds in their wallets on behalf of its users, so that wallet may represent thousands of crypto users.
In terms of monetary value, the 0.7% of wallets control $62 billion in bitcoin (correct on January 7th).
Limited Bitcoin Supply
The research also revealed that 97% of crypto wallets held less than one bitcoin.
The limited bitcoin supply (only 21 million bitcoin will ever be created) means that only a fraction of people on earth can own a full bitcoin. As Jameson Lopp pointed out, there aren't even enough bitcoins for each Coinbase user.
To become part of the bitcoin 1%, you need only a modest 0.28 BTC, according to one estimate. And that's before you consider lost and stolen coins.
While bitcoin is a model for economic freedom, it is unlikely to alter existing wealth structures. The 1% will still hold the vast majority of money supply, whether it's fiat or digital.
Further reading: Who are the Bitcoin Whales? (Criminals, Traders, and Early Adopters)


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Clark Neighbors- Clark, the owner of BIS Commodities (formerly Bump Investor Services) joined the firm in 1996. Clark is a native of Iowa and was raised on a grain/livestock farm in the southwest section of the state. After graduating from Iowa State University, he spent a few years with a commercial grain firm before entering the brokerage business. Clark has been in a the brokerage business since 1988, and handles both commercial and individual clients around the Midwest.
Ken Jolliffe- Ken brings over three decades of experience in the cash grain business to BIS Commodities. Prior to joining the firm in 2000, Ken spent time within both the Cooperative and Corporate grain trade. At BIS, he specializes helping you with your marketing and risk management needs using futures and options. Ken provides grain and livestock commentary for KWMT radio in Fort Dodge and WMT radio in Cedar Rapids along with market outlooks.
Brad Dennis- Brad joined BIS Commodities in 2004. He brought with him 12 years of experience on the trading floors of both the CME and CBOT. Brad is a graduate of the University of Iowa with a BA in Finance. His business degree, along with his knowledge of currency and interest rate markets brings an added dimension to BIS Commodities. You can hear Brad live, on WMT Friday mornings, giving a market wrap up for the trading week.
Tim Wegmann- Tim joined BIS Commodities in March, 2009. He was raised on a dairy farm in Northeast Iowa and is a graduate of Iowa State University. Tim started in the Cooperative system in agronomy in 1993 and is a Certified Crop advisor. He has spent the last 12 years as a Branch Manager for a Cooperative grain elevator. Tim brings with him a well rounded background in agriculture.
Collette Bates- Collette is the "new kid on the block" as our Office Manager, joining in December 2016. A native of northeast Iowa, Collette is back in the state after having lived in Arkansas and Illinois. Holding degrees from Drake University and the University of Arkansas, she is excited to use her knowledge and skills to assist you. When not working, Collette can be found spending time with her family, volunteering in the community, or cheering on her beloved Arkansas Razorbacks (Go Hogs!).


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Julia was in a really good mood when she woke up so we decided to go to Bonifacio Global City (BGC) for an afternoon walk.
There were too many dogs around (Julia has allergic rhinitis) so we decided to go to Terra 28th. When we got there, the playground was full! I told Don that I saw another park within the area but I am not sure if it is open to the public. So we walked and we were happy to see that everyone is welcome to visit imagiNATION by Plet Bolipata.
Julia had plenty of space to run around.
I love seeing Don and Julia having fun. Their laughter and giggles are music to my ears.
BGC Offsite Gallery
28th Street corner 7th Avenue
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Family Members Die Transporting Relative's Ashes
Two Survivors Are Young Brothers
Five people were killed in a small plane crash at the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport near Ruidoso Thursday morning while bringing a family member's remains to Albuquerque.
Eric Garcia of New Mexico State Police said seven passengers were on board.
The FAA said that pilot Rodney Duree, died in the crash. His wife Delaine and son Lake were also among the victims. Karl "Lowell" Richey and his wife Kaeri were the other two victims.
The Richey's sons -- Christopher Richey, 12, and Alexander Richey, 16 -- survived and were airlifted to University Medical Center in El Paso, Texas.
Dee Dee Butterfield, a cousin of Lowell Richey, told Action 7 News the boys are in critical condition. Butterfield said the boys have broken jaws and broken ribs. Alexander has broken legs and will undergo pancreatic surgery soon. He has not regained consciousness, Butterfield said.
State police said Friday the families were traveling to bring the ashes of Lowell Richey's mother to Albuquerque. Police said the families planned on stopping in Ruidoso and possibly staying the night and then continue to Albuquerque.
Police said they were able to locate the mother's remains in an urn at the crash site. The remains are intact, investigators said.
Butterfield said a family member is coming to pick up the remains, then go to El Paso to see the boys.
Lowell Richey had been a Justice Advocate General in the Navy, Butterfield said.
Officials said the plane tried to land at the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport runway, but missed.
"The aircraft was apparently landing when it crashed just off the end of the runway," Lunsford said.
An airport employee told Action 7 News off camera that he saw the plane crash, and that the plane looked very unsteady in the air before it fell short of the runway.
"The pilot came in too low, too close to the airport, and subsequently dropped at a quick speed," said Garcia.
Airport director Bill Morris said flying into the airport can present some challenges.
"The pilots that fly into here have to learn how to do that, " said Morris. "It is a high altitude airport, and there are certain conditions that they have to understand."
The airport is no longer letting any flights come in and out of the airport while investigators process the scene. Both of the airport's runaways were closed, airport officials said.
Authorities said the private twin-engine Cessna 310's tail number shows the airplane is registered to Rod Aviation in Granbury, Texas.
Sierra Blanca Regional Airport-105.544967651367233.465530340277711323935470
FAA officials said the pilot did not file a flight plan to let airport officials know how many passengers were on the plane or how long the flight would be, but did say that the pilot did receive a weather briefing Wednesday for flight conditions between Cleburne and Ruidoso.
FAA officials said there was no contact with air traffic controllers.
"At 9:50, that was the last contact the airport had with a pilot, indicating they were inbound, about to land," said Garcia. "In a matter of five minutes, witnesses standing out on the flight strip itself indicated they saw the plane go down in a rapid manner."
National Transportation Safety Board officials said Friday that weather was not a factor in the crash, but the weight the small plane was carrying may have been.
NTSB officials said the plane was a six-seater, but that there were seven people inside. Officials said it's not clear whether the plane could fly with that much weight, so they're investigating the center of gravity.
Investigators estimate a one-year time frame to determine the cause.
The crash sparked a fire that burned about an acre of forest near the end of the runway. Firefighters were able to get the flames under control.


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Nashville may be known for music, but it's also full of startup and well-established craft breweries. As beer lovers quickly learn, every brewery has its own unique offerings—some have just a taproom with light snacks while others have a full kitchen and restaurant. Below you'll find Nashville's breweries listed in alphabetical order.
Note: Yazoo, Jackalope, and Tennessee Brew Works are all within about a half a mile of each other (you can easily walk between Yazoo and Jackalope). If you want to visit several breweries in one outing, this is a great option.
Breweries in Nashville
Bearded Iris Brewing
Bearded Iris Brewing, which opened in Germantown in early 2016, has an eclectic atmosphere. There's a large bar with about a dozen bar stools, black and white checkered flooring, extravagant light fixtures, and a variety of comfortable seating options. Bring your own food, kids, and pets, and check out their happy hour every weekday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Address: 101 Van Buren Street (map)
Must-Try Brew: Habit (India Pale Ale)
- Monday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
- Tuesday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
- Wednesday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
- Thursday: 5:00pm – 10:00pm
- Friday: 2:00pm – 11:00pm
- Saturday: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Black Abbey Brewing Company
Black Abbey is located a little off the beaten path, in South Nashville, but is well worth the trip. Their taproom, called Fellowship Hall, was designed to look like a chapter house at a monastery and serves up a wide array of Belgian-style beers. Sit around with friends (and make new ones) at one of the five large tables while enjoying a pint and bites from their simple menu. Black Abbey's beers are also starting to appear on more and more tap walls around the city.
Address: 2952 Sidco Drive (map)
Must-Try Brew: The Rose (Belgian-style blonde)
- Monday: 3:30pm – 8:00pm
- Tuesday: 3:30pm – 8:00pm
- Wednesday: 3:30pm – 8:00pm
- Thursday: 3:30pm – 8:00pm
- Friday: 2:00pm – 9:00pm
- Saturday: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Blackstone Brewing Company
Formerly known as Blackstone Restaurant & Brewpub, Blackstone Brewing is Nashville's first craft brewery and recently underwent a makeover. It closed its restaurant on West End but kept the taproom at its brewing site (called The Taphouse) and added a food truck—known as the B-Stone Bus—that serves up old favorites from the brewpub. You can also find Blackstone brews at a ton of restaurants and bars in town as well as bottled in stores.
Address: 2312 Clifton Avenue (map)
Must-Try Brew: St. Charles Porter
- Monday: 4:00pm – 8:00 pm
- Tuesday: 4:00pm – 8:00 pm
- Wednesday: 4:00pm – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 4:00pm – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 4:00pm – 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 12:00pm – 8:00 pm
- Sunday: 2:00pm – 6:00 pm
Czann's Brewing Company
Czann's has a small taproom located in SoBro that is open Wednesday through Sunday. They keep their crowd favorites on tap but also feature seasonal brews throughout the year. In July 2017, it was announced that a hotel will be built where Czann's currently sits; Czann's owner Ken Rebman says he plans to relocate but no further details have been released.
Address: 505 Lea Avenue (map)
Must-Try Brew: Czann's Dunkelweizen (Dark Wheat)
- Wednesday: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
- Thursday: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
- Friday: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
- Saturday: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
- Sunday: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
Diskin Cider
Diskin Cider opened May of 2018 in Wedgewood-Houston. This hard cider company bridges the gap between wine and beer with their fresh and flavorful sweet cider. They have a handful of monthly events, offer a seasonal food menu, and private venue rentals. The 8,000 square foot warehouse space includes their tasting room, event space, outdoor patio, and full in-house cider production.
Address: 1235 Martin Street, Nashville, TN 37203 (map)
Must-Try Brew: Bob's Your Uncle
- Thursday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Friday: 4:00pm – midnight
- Saturday: noon – midnight
- Sunday: noon – 7:00pm
East Nashville Beer Works
East Nashville Beer Works is another newer brewery on the scene. They have a family-friendly beer garden and patio where you can enjoy their smooth brews; there's also a dedicated area to play darts. Their food menu is fairly extensive, with a variety of apps, pizzas, salads, and desserts.
Address: 320 East Trinity Lane (map)
Must-Try Brew: Young Hickory (Porter)
- Monday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Tuesday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Wednesday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Thursday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Friday: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
- Saturday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Sunday: 11:00am – 10:00pm
Honky Tonk Brewing Company
Honky Tonk Brewing, located in MetroCenter, opened its taproom in 2014. True to its name, Honky Tonk actively supports (and gets inspiration from) the local live music scene. Along with fresh, cold brews on tap, they also have an awesome food menu—try the "No Trash in My Trailer," which has grilled pimento cheese, smoked turkey, and ham served on waffled bread.
Address: 240 Cumberland Bend (map)
Must-Try Brew: Honky Tonk IPA
- Wednesday: 4:30pm – 8:00pm
- Thursday: 4:30pm – 8:00pm
- Friday: 4:30pm – 8:00pm
- Saturday: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Fat Bottom Brewing
Fat Bottom Brewing was born in East Nashville in 2012 and moved to a 33,000-square-foot facility in The Nations in early 2017. The expansion allowed owner Ben Bredesen to turn Fat Bottom into a sprawling community-minded space, which includes a full taproom and outdoor beer garden/patio with cornhole (collectively known as The HopYard). Make sure to swing by for happy hour, Monday through Friday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.
Address: 800 44th Avenue North (map)
Must-Try Brew: Ida (Golden Ale)
- Monday: 4:00pm – Midnight
- Tuesday: 4:00pm – Midnight
- Wednesday: 4:00pm – Midnight
- Thursday: 4:00pm – Midnight
- Friday: 11:00am – Midnight
- Saturday: 10:00am – Midnight
- Sunday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
Jackalope Brewing Company
Jackalope has become a leading brand in Nashville, with their creative brews served all over town. The taproom offers trivia on Thursday nights, live music on Sundays, and food trucks throughout the week. There's also a coffee shop, ZolliKoffee, connected to the taproom so you can caffeinate or just chill out pre-drinking hours.
Address: 701 8th Avenue South (map)
Must-Try Brew: Bearwalker (Maple Brown Ale)
- Monday: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
- Tuesday: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
- Wednesday: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
- Thursday: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
- Friday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
- Saturday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Little Harpeth Brewing
Little Harpeth Brewing, known for their German-inspired lagers, opened their taproom in East Nashville in 2015 but has been brewing beer since 2012. You've probably tried a Little Harpeth brew at one of the many local restaurants that carry them. Their taproom has an industrial feel, with tables and chairs surrounded by brewing equipment, kegs, and bags of brewing ingredients.
Address: 30 Oldham Street (map)
Must-Try Brew: Chicken Scratch (American Pilsner)
- Thursday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
- Friday: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
- Saturday: 2:00pm – 7:00pm
- Sunday: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
New Heights Brewing
New Heights Brewing Company is the brainchild of head brewer Jeff Fountain, who got a taste of the industry while working as a brewer at San Diego's Mission Brewery. The brewery opened in 2016, quickly getting on taps and shelves throughout the area. They may be new(ish) in town, but don't underestimate the Cali influence.
Address: 928 5th Avenue South (map)
Must-Try Brew: New Heights IPA
- Monday: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
- Tuesday: closed
- Wednesday: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
- Thursday: 4:00pm – 9:00pm
- Friday: 3:00pm – 9:00pm
- Saturday: noon – 9:00pm
- Sunday: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery is located on Broadway in downtown Nashville. Though it's not unique to Nashville—there are about 30 other locations around the U.S.—Rock Bottom serves up tasty brews and food. It's open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. They have one of the best (and busiest) patios in Nashville, with a view of the city's famous honky-tonks.
Address: 111 Broadway (map)
Must-Try Brew: Rock Bottom IPA
- Monday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Tuesday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Wednesday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Thursday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Friday: 11:00am – Close
- Saturday: 11:00am – Close
- Sunday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Smith & Lentz Brewing Company
Smith & Lentz is a newer brewing company in the Nashville craft world, launched by Kurt Smith and Adler Lentz. If you like a good IPA or German-Pils, this brewery should be on your list. They officially opened their taproom in late 2015 and currently host events like Brew & View, a free monthly double-feature movie screening complete with popcorn.
Address: 903 Main Street (map)
Must-Try Brew: Sock Tan Pale Ale
- Monday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Tuesday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Wednesday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Thursday: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
- Friday: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
- Saturday: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
Southern Grist Brewing Company
Southern Grist, a microbrewery and taproom, opened in early 2016 in East Nashville. Their taproom has a capacity for about 40 beer lovers, including nine spots at the bar, a large group table, several four-top tables, and an additional bar along the window. Not sure what "grist" means? The definition is above the bar (and splashed across their homepage).
Address: 1201 Porter Road (map)
Must-Try Brew: [Insert Juicy Pun] (Double IPA)
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Wednesday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Thursday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Friday: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
- Saturday: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
TailGate Beer
TailGate Beer has two locations in town, and you're guaranteed to have a good time at both. The Headquarters taproom, on Charlotte Pike, offers 30 house-brewed beers, gourmet pizzas, and events like can-release parties. Over on Music Row, you'll find a massive patio and stage, more than 50 taps, and the biggest soccer fans around. In addition to all the craft beers, try the GooGoo Cluster dessert pie.
Headquarters: 7300 Charlotte Pike (map)
Music Row: 1538 Demonbreun Street (map)
Must-Try Brew: Grapefruit IPA
- Monday: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
- Tuesday: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
- Wednesday: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
- Thursday: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
- Friday: 12:00pm – 11:00pm
- Saturday: 12:00pm– 11:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm – 9:00pm
Music Row
- Monday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Tuesday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Wednesday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Thursday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
- Friday: 11:00am – 1:00am
- Saturday: 11:00am – 1:00am
- Sunday: 11:00am – 11:00pm
Tennessee Brew Works
Tennessee Brew Works, which joined the Nashville brewing scene in 2013, prioritizes both the local community and eco-friendly brewing methods. Their two-story taproom is one of the best in town, with a ton of inside and outdoor space on each level. You can see the production of the brew through huge glass walls inside the taproom. Unlike most breweries in Nashville, Tennessee Brew Works has a full-time culinary team serving lunch and dinner. See the menu.
Address: 809 Ewing Avenue (map)
Must-Try Brew: Country Roots (Sweet Potato Stout)
- Monday: 11:00am – 10:00pm
- Tuesday: 11:00am – 10:00pm
- Wednesday: 11:00am – 10:00pm
- Thursday: 11:00am – 10:00pm
- Friday: 11:00am – 10:00pm
- Saturday: 11:00am – 10:00pm
- Sunday: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Yazoo Brewing Company
As the city's biggest craft brewer, Yazoo produces delicious craft beer that's sold at virtually every restaurant and grocery store around Nashville. At their current taproom, located in the Gulch, you can take a brewery tour, hang out on the outdoor patio, or sit at a table in the spacious interior. There are usually food trucks serving grub right outside the taproom. Yazoo announced in June 2017 that they are expanding and moving to an as-yet-announced location.
Address: 910 Division Street (map)
Must-Try Brew: Dos Perros (American Brown Ale)
- Monday: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
- Tuesday: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
- Wednesday: 3:00pm – 8:00pm
- Thursday: 3:00pm – 10:00pm
- Friday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
- Saturday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Harding House Brewing Co.
For a taproom-focused, hyper-local (which we love) brewery, Harding House Brewing Co. in The Nations should be on your list of breweries to scope out. They are one of the newest breweries on the scene with a nice variety of brews ranging from the 8th Day IPA to the saison-like Magdelene Grisette.
Address: 904 51st Avenue North (map)
Must-Try Brew: Illumination (wheat ale)
- Monday: closed
- Tuesday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Wednesday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Thursday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
- Friday: 4:00pm – 11:00pm
- Saturday: Noon – 11:00pm
- Sunday: Noon – 8:00pm
Taprooms Opening Soon
Turtle Anarchy
In 2016, family-owned Turtle Anarchy Brewing Company moved from Franklin to a 28,000-square-foot building in The Nations. Owners (and brothers) Mark, Andrew, and David Kamp have the new space up and brewing, but the taproom is still under construction. Until they announce an official opening date, you can sign-up to receive email alerts.
Address: 5901 California Avenue, Suite #105 (map)
Must-Try Brew: Another Way to Rye
Local Beer with a Cause
Jubilee Craft Beer Company
Jubilee is a wonderful company that donates 50% of its proceeds to the Oasis Center to help the at-risk youth of Nashville. You can find their well-known Randy's IPA, brewed by Mayday Brewery in Murfreesboro, on tap at several local restaurants. While Jubilee isn't technically a brewery, these are brews you can feel good about drinking.
Must-Try Brew: Randy's IPA
Breweries Just Outside of Nashville
- Calfkiller Brewing Co. (Sparta)
- Cool Springs Brewery (Cool Springs)
- Granite City Food & Brewery (Franklin)
- Mantra Artisan Ales (Franklin)
- Mayday Brewery (Murfreesboro)
- Mill Creek Brewing Co. (Nolensville)
- Steel Barrel Brewery (Murfreesboro) – OPENING SOON


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Conditions That Cause Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, also know as adhesive capsulitis, can occur spontaneously. Some individuals have a higher chance of incurring it. It is most common in middle-aged women. The reasons why it occurs are poorly understood. Associations with several diseases have been noted.
If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately.
Shoulder Anatomy
The shoulder joint is composed of the scapula and the humerus, arm bone. The scapula has a shallow concave surface, the glenoid. The rounded end of the humerus sits on the glenoid. To allow for the wide range of motion that a normal shoulder has, there normally is thin loose joint capsule connecting the humerus and glenoid.
Frozen shoulder begins with inflammation of the shoulder. The inflammatory process can be very painful. There is excess growth of the capsule lining, or synovium. The inflammatory process can produce excess fluid or scar tissue. In patients with a frozen shoulder, the capsule becomes contracted and thickened as more collagen is formed. As the capsule thickens and shortens, the shoulder motion is dramatically limited.
There are two ways a frozen shoulder can occur after another injury. The most common way is for the shoulder to be injured. An inflammation process starts in the shoulder. The second reason a shoulder can be affected is when a nearby joint such as the elbow or wrist is injured. If the shoulder is kept in a relatively fixed position by using a sling, it can become stiff. An inflammation process begins in the shoulder.
Patients presenting with adhesive capsulitis should be screened for symptoms of diabetes. Increased thirst, increased urination, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue are are signs of diabetes. Frozen shoulder occurs in 10 percent to 20 percent of diabetics, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 2. It is not understood why frozen shoulder occurs in diabetics.
Other diseases
Thyroid disease resulting in either low levels or high levels of thyroid hormone has been associated with adhesive capsulitis. Hashimotos disease and Graves disease are thyroid diseases that can cause adhesive capsulitis in younger patients. Unexplained weight gain or loss is characteristic of thyroid disease, according to the website of the Endocrine Society. In autoimmune diseases, the body produces antibodies that attack the body's own organs. Examples of autoimmune disease are are juvenile diabetes, Graves disease, and Hashimotos disease. Frozen shoulder is associated with these and other autoimmune diseases. Parkinsons disease has been associated with adhesive capsulitis.
Heart and Lung
Frozen shoulder can occur after either lung or heart disease. It has been seen after heart surgery as well as after heart attacks. Patients who have had a stroke are at risk for adhesive capsulitis from the heart association as well as from loss of motion. Patients with tuberculosis have an increased chance of developing a frozen shoulder.
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Best of South Shore snag spot among top in USASA
After a long season training and competing, about 30 South Shore athletes were invited to compete against the nation's elite.
The best athletes from across the nation will convene on the USASA National Championships in Copper Mountain, Colo., on March 30 through April 9.
USASA competitors compete regionally in order to earn points in each discipline in their respective age groups. Their point totals earn them regional and national rankings, which at the end of each season can earn them an invite to USASA National Championships. USASA Nationals features the top 60-80 amateur athletes in each age group, in each discipline from regions across the country. This year, 514 total skiers registered to compete.
Among them will be some of South Shore's brightest up-and-comers.
The athletes will compete in six different disciplines — slopestyle, halfpipe, boarder/skier cross, slalom, giant slalom and rail jam —as the United States of America Snowboard Association will host the 24th annual National snowboard and ski competition.
South Shore confirmed snowboard athletes are Megan King, Lauren Mccauley, Dustin Orr, Denver Orr, Clayton Pierce, Preston Hallen, Vincent Piccinonno, Cara Kellogg, Matt Jones, Alyson Rolita, Zippy Neil, David Mccutcheon, Wesley Dew, Triton Dew, Zephyr Dew, Randy Hess, Noah Kulchin, Anthony Piccinonno, Dick Shulze, Roger Carver, Julianne Brackett, Alexandra Morris and Natalie Vitalie.
Confirmed skiers for the South Shore USASA Series are Alec Bowman, Trevor Ricioli, Whitney Gardner, Jasper Donley, Sloane Niccoli, Jack Pierce, Sam Ward, Ethan Kulchin, Brendan Panelo, Oliver Yeomans, Iris Niccoli, Clayton Long, Cole Lyon, Jack Ryan, Jesse Eliot, Grant Ketels, Christopher Weir, Kathryn Alexander and Petra Van De Hey.
The USASA competitions formed the foundation for athletes to move on to bigger competitions at the national and international levels. The South Tahoe series is run by directors CarolAnne and Rob Gustina of On Course events. The series is open to all levels and ages of athletes and participants do not have to be part of an organized resort team to compete on the series. For more information or for those interested in competing next year, logon to http://www.usasa.org.


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The San Francisco Zoo is the place to go in SF to see rare and exotic animals. But let's not forget AT&T Park, which features the world?s one and only Pandoval exhibit! The Giants and the SF Zoo are proud to present San Francisco Zoo Night, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Zoo in its continued mission to connect people with wildlife, inspire caring for nature, and advance conservation action.
Each special event ticket holder will receive a special edition "Pandoval" bobblehead, featuring Giants infielder Pablo Sandoval as his alter-ego, the Kung-Fu Panda. Tickets also include free admission to the Giants County Fair in Parking Lot A, where you can visit the official SF Zoo Mobile! Come support the SF Zoo and get your hands on this one-of-a-kind bobblehead!


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Excel makes graphs simple and easy for beginners. Even my parent helpers are amazed at how much students can do with a simple F11 shortkey and a right click.
If the lesson plans are blurry, click on them for a full size alternative.
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And I can't believe I have actually used two stamps to mix and match….. with quite pleasing results!
I found the snowman stamp at a car boot sale amongst a box of odds and ends. It's by Imaginations (no. 1826)
It took me six attempts to get it printed right, which is why I won't print directly onto a card.
All I have done is colour it in with Whispers pens and then gone over the various parts with a water filled brush, a tip picked up from Dawn Biddy! I have embellished with Hero Arts Hologram micro glitter and a few flat gems and tiny stars, which are actually nail/manicure embellishments from Poundland.
The background is from DoCrafts, stamped six times, very closely together and then trimmed to size and matted on silver card.
This is "well adventurous" for me, right out of my comfort zone!


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I recently saw a post from someone online about their obsession with Justin Bieber. The way that the comment was written, the underlining message was "everyone knows I am a huge Bieber fan, so you know this is a big deal to me." This person was more than 100% happy with everyone knowing that they have more than average obsession with The Beebs.
I can somewhat relate because I am a big fan of the Denver Broncos. There are little things that I obsess about when it comes to the football team. I align myself with them.
I highly doubt that this one person that I am friends with on Facebook really would align their values with Justin Beiber's. I wouldn't align myself with the beliefs and the decisions of every person that represents the Denver Broncos organization.
My identity and who I am are going to
automatically align with my obsessions.
If you are obsessed with keeping your hands clean: Germaphobe. Obsessed with having everything in order and perfectly in line: OCD. Obsessed with saving money: Tightwad. Many of us pride ourselves with our obsessions. We like it to be our thing… to be our identity. We like the label.
Our desire to have identity… to be labeled… is how we are designed. It is how we are wired. But we have the wiring all mixed up. All these little things that we obsess over, and find identity in, are a result of our natural instinct to worship.
We were created for worship. We are wired for it. But for selfish reasons, we allow other things to come into our lives and worship shifts to obsession. Instead of identity in Christ, we have identity in musicians, sports, and other ticks that revolve around us.
Imagine what your relationship with Christ would be like if all your obsessions became worship.


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Blacksmithing: Foundations of Courage
Blacksmithing: Pyrium Legplates of Purified Evil
Blacksmithing: Soul Redeemer Bracers
Blacksmithing: Titanguard Wristplates
Blacksmithing: Unstoppable Destroyer's Legplates
Now may be a good time to stockpile Maelstrom Crystals while the price is low. Expect the price to rise upon patch release.
Leatherworking: Bladeshadow Wristguards
Leatherworking: Bracers of Flowing Serenity
Leatherworking: Bracers of the Hunter-Killer
Leatherworking: Deathscale Leggings of the Storm
Leatherworking: Leggings of Nature's Champion
Leatherworking: Rended Earth Leggings
Leatherworking: Thundering Deathscale Wristguards
At this time all the patterns have the same materials required to create them. They are Pristine Hide x8, Volatile Fire x40, Volatile Water x40, Essence of Destruction x8, Chaos Orb x3. Pristine Hide can be purchased for 10 Heavy Savage Leather. Search your auction house for both items. Stockpiling both would be advisable. Again I highly recommend stockpiling both volatiles, fire and water, as prices will increase during the Short Term Pre-release and may be unavailable on or after patch day.
Tailoring: Dreamwraps of the Light
Tailoring: Lavaquake Legwraps
Tailoring: World Mender's Pants
At this time all the patterns have the same materials required to create them. They are Dreamcloth x8, Essence of Destruction x4. Dreamcloth is created by tailors. They are able to create 5 cloths per week on a cooldown. It takes Bolt of Embersilk Cloth x40, Volatile Life x30, Volatile Air x30, Volatile Earth x30, Volatile Fire x30, and Volatile Water x30. There is a fifth Dreamcloth recipe that is not on a cooldown that requires Bolt of Embersilk x8 and Chaos Orb x5. MMO-Champion has also datamined a sixth dreamcloth recipe Dreamcloth (Shadow) which has not yet been implemented in the game. It would require Bolt of Embersilk Cloth x8 and Volatile Shadow x30. It is unknown when or if this dreamcloth or volatile will be implemented into the game. Due to the one week cooldown on these items stockpiling is recommended only for tailors.
Vicious Sapphire Necklace (Ocean Sapphire x5, Volatile Air x8, Volatile Fire x4)
Vicious Aberjewel Pendant (Amberjewel x5, Volatile Water x8, Volatile Life x4)
Vicious Amberjewel Band (Amberjewel x4, Volatile Water x8)
Vicious Ruby Signet (Inferno Ruby x4, Volatile Earth x8)
Vicious Sapphire Ring (Ocean Sapphire x4, Volatile Air x8)
Jewelcrafting: Stardust (Nightstone x1)
Blizzard appears to be updating the Jewelcrafted PvP items to an item level 377. These are learned through the Jewelcrafting Trainer for a few gold each. Expect a large number of these to hit the AH the first day. Prices will drop rapidly in one to two days. Not worth creating many of these due to overwhelming competition undercutting below mat prices. There will be 6 new epic gems released this patch with 66 new epic gem cuts. Visit Wowhead.com for a list of all the new gems and epic gem recipes. At this time there is too little confirmed information to begin investing heavily in the epic gem market. Unknown exactly how jewelcrafters will learn these epic gem recipes other than they will be available through the Tome of Burning Jewels. Recommend a wait and see strategy for Jewelcrafters.
Recipe: Transmute Deepholm Iolite
Recipe: Transmute Elven Peridot
Recipe: Transmute Lava Coral
Recipe: Transmute Lightstone
Recipe: Transmute Queen's Garnet
Recipe: Transmute Shadow Spinel
While we do know that alchemists will be getting these transmutes we dont know where the recipes will come from. Nor do we know the materials needed for the transmute. Again alchemy must take a wait and see approach. Perhaps we will learn more as the release date draws near.


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Evaluation of the Effects and Consequences of Major Accidents in Industrial Plants
2nd Edition
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Evaluation of the Effects and Consequences of Major Accidents in Industrial Plants, Second Edition, covers the essential aspects of a diverse range of major accidents including fires, explosions and toxic clouds, and provides the key models necessary to calculate their effects and consequences with applications to real incidents. New topics in this up-to-date edition include dust explosions, evaluation of frequencies and probabilities, domino effect, transportation of hazardous materials, and analysis of significant accidents.
The new edition of Evaluation of the Effects and Consequences of Major Accidents in Industrial Plants is a valuable resource to engineers from the chemical/petrochemical industry and those working with the transportation of hazardous materials (by road, rail, or pipelines), in addition to engineering companies and academics alike.
Key Features
- Evaluates the expected/probable occurrence frequency of major accidents
- Describes the main features of fires, explosions and toxic releases
- Includes mathematical modeling of major accidents, evaluation of their effects, and consequences on people and equipment
- Explains how to perform a Quantitative Risk Analysis
Engineers from chemical/petrochemical industry, or working with the transportation of hazardous materials (by road, rail or pipelines), Safety engineers from industry, Engineering companies, Academic people from the departments of chemical engineering, energy and environmental technology; students from these fields
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Source term
3. Fire accidents
4. Vapour cloud explosions
5. BLEVEs and vessel explosions
6. Dust explosions
7. Atmospheric dispersion of toxic or flammable clouds
8. Vulnerability
9. Determination of accident frequencies
10. Domino effect
11. Quantitative risk analysis
12. Transportation of hazardous materials
- No. of pages:
- 570
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Elsevier 2018
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- 25th September 2017
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- Paperback ISBN:
- 9780444638830
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780444638922
About the Author
Joaquim Casal
Joaquim Casal is Professor of chemical engineering at the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. He has 30 years of experience in the field of quantitative risk analysis both in research and in industrial assessment. Professor Casal has analyzed a number of accidents for court, performed risk analysis for chemical companies and developed research (both theoretical and experimental) on major accidents. Professor Casal has published approximately 150 papers and two books in this field.
Affiliations and Expertise
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Pop Culture Goes Local
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Right now, my local NPR station is broadcasting an interview with Eric Klinenberg, a sociology prof at NYU and the author of the recent book Fighting for Air: The Battle to Control America's Media. The book talks a great deal about the consolidation and homogenization of radio and television stations and newspapers in the US following the Telecommunications Act of 1996. You can hear it streaming right now, and will be able to listen to it via Real Audio later today. If you're in Philly, Klinenberg will be speaking at the Annenberg Center at 5 PM today.
I find this topic fascinating, because so much of what is interesting about pop culture is the stuff that burbles up from local scenes -- think about the two totally different punk scenes in LA and New York in the late 1960s and 1970s. Think about the hardcore scene in DC in the early 1980s, the distinctive hip-hop scenes in Houston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and New Orleans. Think about, as Klinenberg points out, the local reporting in the Boston Globe that led to breaking the international story about pedophilia in the Catholic Church. And yet large companies like ClearChannel are permitted to own 6 stations in each large market, and are pushing the FCC to be permitted to own 10 or 12 stations. We're seeing the stripmall-ificiation of the airwaves.
Now, think about local culture blogs like Gothamist and Londonist. Look at citizen reportage on political blogs. Look at the proliferation of local papers in my area -- the Voorhees Sun, the Haddonfield Sun, What's On Collingswood -- or the underground trend of low-power FM stations (primarily in rural and semirural areas). People are finding ways to subvert the dominant, monolithic media culture, which is great. But what about people who don't have access to broadband connections to access the Internet at the high speeds that are increasingly necessary to access the content they want, or who don't know that low-power FM stations even exist in their area?
This is an area where libraries can help. A lot. Obviously, we can continue to offer free access to high speed Internet connections. Beyond that, we can partner with broadcasters on low-power FM stations to hold public information sessions, display copies of local newspapers, link to authoritative and well-written local news blogs from our websites. We are an important conduit to more than just blockbusters & bestsellers. Let's not miss this important opportunity to fill the niches our patrons crave.
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It's time for Angry Rock Toddler on Running Wolf's Rant. And today's she's taking on "that genius" that you all love so much, Julius Malema. She normally doesn't get political, but she's making an exception today.
Julius Malema was back in the news yesterday for making statements about Zimbabwe and how South Africa can learn from their Northern neighbor. Personally I think that was total and utter nonsense and I don't even know why I bother to read News 24 anymore – it just makes my friggin' blood boil.
In the article Malema was quoted by Herald Online in Zimbabwe as saying "We are coming here to Zimbabwe not because we are running away from problems, but to come and gain strength because what you have achieved is an inspiration to Africa. Don't listen to imperialist newspapers. You have achieved a lot. You are running your own country, you have been managing your own affairs and you are not controlled by foreigners. That is what we need in South Africa. " He also refers to Zimbabwe as "wholly independent and divested of external control".
This is ridiculous. Zimbabwe might be "without external control" but the country is run by a dictator who hasn't been out of power since 1980. The people of Zimbabwe are starving and their currency isn't worth the paper its printed on. The police in Zimbabwe are not the coolest people either. They are allegedly detaining people who speak out against Mugabe and torturing them. The country's media is controlled and no objectivity is allowed. Democracy (which was hard fought for in South Africa) doesn't really exist in Zimbabwe, if you ask me.
South Africa doesn't need to learn from Zimbabwe. We're a democracy who's constitution has been praised by many folks around the world. Zimbabwe is what happens when you allow a dictator to govern a country for more than 30 years.
Angry Rock Toddler has decided to voice her opinion about this subject and I'm pretty sure that all you reading this post (who have something called "common sense") will agree with her.
There you have it, Angry Rock Toddler taking on Julius Malema. Do you agree with her? Leave a comment on this post and let me know what you think. Feedback is appreciated and welcome here.
Watch this space for regular updates in the Opinion and Humor categories on Running Wolf's Rant.


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