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Why Buy Heritage Apple Trees?
Why Buy Heritage Apple Trees?
It's difficult to find most of our heritage apples for sale now. Sometimes that's because - well - they don't taste great. More often, though, it's because they store badly, or bruise when travelling, or look funny, or the trees don't yield enough. We don't cook as much so don't need different varieties of cookers. There's an element of Catch 22 as well - because we don't eat traditional old apple varieties we're unfamiliar with them, and don't plant heritage apple trees as a result.
We think that's a terrible shame, and not just because they can taste so delicious.
Britain has a rich history of apple trees and has the perfect climate for them; there are English, Scottish and Welsh varieties listed here. They are associated with the areas - or even villages - they come from. Here in Somerset we are in cider land, and are surrounded by villages with their own apple varieties - Yarlington Mill, Kingston Black...
Many varieties have their own stories to tell. You can find the apples Captain Cook took on his voyages here, or, incredibly, even buy direct descendants from the tree under which Isaac Newton sat.
Value For Wildlife
Not only that, but old fashioned apple trees can provide a rich, attractive and varied habitat for some our of rarest flora and fauna - as well as some of our more familiar wildlife. Other kinds of heritage fruit trees can do the same job too. Not only is the blossom great for pollinators, including bees, but you'll also find a lot of standing dead and dying wood in an orchard, as the trees are relatively short-lived.
Which Apple Trees Should I Buy, And When?
Have a look at our guide to planting, which will explain apple rootstocks and planting distances, and pollination groups. You'll also find lots of helpful advice in the resources below and in our FAQs. Our apple trees are all supplied as young bare root plants, so they're only available from November to the end of March - i.e. when they are dormant. You can reserve them in the nursery in advance of this period, however.
Our Apple Trees Are British Grown
We source our apple trees from several specialist traditional nurseries in the UK, so they are ALL British grown and - we hope! - high quality. There aren't many fruit tree nurseries left here, and we think it's important to support them and the varieties they sell.
We donate half of our profits from online apple tree sales to Common Ground.
Apple Trees Advice & Guides
Choosing your apple trees
The questions you need to answer to decide which variety is for you.
How do I store apples?
How to pick and store apples, and which varieties store best.
Why heritage apple trees?
Good reasons to buy British apple trees
Planting bare root plants (Video)
Our video guide on how to plant your bare root apple plants.
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Emely and Saskia ordered their slave to lie down under their couch and immediately jump on it. They verbally humiliate and crush this guy who's now trapped under the couch and their weight. Both ladies love the way he moans in pain and also tease him with their sweaty feet which they just put down on his face.
Petite Russian mistress Adriana wants to have some fun by torturing her slave. She called him over and ordered him to lie down under the shiny armchair. Then she starts jumping on it and laughs at the slave moaning in pain. But she's not going to let him get away any time soon and relaxes on top of the armchair too! She even puts her dirty ballet flats on his face and uses it as a footstool while she's texting a friend.
Emely ordered her slave to lie down under a couch again - but this time she chose a really big and heavy one. The slave can barely balance the couch alone - with Emely on top it nearly impossible for him. But Emely doesn't care and takes her time texting with a friend. She also uses his face as a footstool for her sexy black high heels and bare feet.


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The open plan living/dining room in this villa with swimming pool at Mar Menor Resort is well furnished. It has air conditioning,satellite TV, DVD/CD player, and central heating, making it ideal for year round breaks. The separate kitchen is modern and equipped with washing machine, dish washer, microwave, oven, hob and extractor, and fridge freezer. There is also a shower room on the ground floor.
From the lounge, patio doors lead to the terrace and garden. The terrace has a barbeque and outdoor dining facilities. There is a private pool - ideal for cooling off, and this property is 1st line to the golf course.
The bedrooms are on the first floor and all have air conditioning. The master bedroom has a double bed and an en-suite full bathroom, and a safe. The 2nd bedroom and 3rd bedrooms have twin beds and use of the additional shower room. A door leads to an additional terrace, from where you have great views over the golf course.
The Mar Menor Golf and Spa Resort in Murcia Spain offers 5 star luxury throughout. You can be as active as you like or simply relax and enjoy the luxury facilities and service that the Mar Menor Resort has to offer.
The Mar Menor Golf and Spa Resort boasts one of the finest Spa and Wellness Zones in southern Spain. The Spa provides 6 treatment rooms, dry sauna, steam sauna and ice fountain. ESPA treatments use advanced techniques with ancient therapies to deliver the best therapeutic experiences in the world. ESPA offer a mosaic vitality pool, dry saunas, a steam room, relaxation rooms and the stimulating freshness of an ice fountain.
In addition there is an endless variety of sports and leisure activities including a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, tennis, swimming, fitness, biking, jogging and walking routes, along with a good choice of restaurants and bars.
This villa with swimming pool at Mar Menor Resort offers the following benefits:
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* Steam rooms, sauna and gym all located in the Hotel, fee payable.
We can assist with all aspects of your holiday including transfers to and from the airport. When you make your provisional reservation we will send you an email confirming your provisional reservation. Staying at Mar Menor Resort will also give you the opportunity to play on the following Jack Nicklaus golf courses:
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By Jim Garamone
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 21, 2012 – At every federal building and post office today, a simple black and white flag flew along with the national colors as a reminder of the sacrifices and valor of former prisoners of war and those still missing in action.
At the annual National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony here, Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter pointed to the POW/MIA flags flying at the Pentagon and said he hoped they would cause Americans to pause and think of the 83,000 Americans still missing from the wars of the last 100 years. Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and special guest former Sen. Chuck Hagel were among those attending.
Former prisoners of war and the families of those still missing in action were present as well. "We honor your courage and strength," Carter said. "Courageous men and women throughout American history have answered the call to serve. And just as they committed themselves to serve this country, so this country will never tire and never rest until each and every one of [the MIA] are returned home."
But this is not something that only concerns older wars. "Our most pressing concern at this moment," Carter said, "is for Army Sergeant Beau Bergdahl, who was captured by enemy forces in Afghanistan in June 2009. We're doing everything possible to locate and bring him home and keeping his family fully informed."
Winnefeld, too, spoke of the new techniques and new science that allows the department to find and identify those listed as missing in action and to give them the recognition and honors they deserve. "Today more than 8,000 remain listed as missing in action from the Korean War," he said. "Names that are a testament to the inscription on the Korean War Memorial that, 'Freedom is not free.'"
Still the U.S. government will not rest, he said, noting it has used technological advances to bring closure to the families of those missing from that war. "Just last month, the remains of Cpl. Clarence Huff, a Marine from Brunswick, Ohio, who was reported missing in action since the India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment of the 1st Marine Division, came under fire near the Chosin Reservoir in December 1950, returned to Ohio and were given a proper burial with full military honors," Winnefeld said. This is thanks to the efforts of the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command, the admiral said.
Hagel, a Vietnam veteran, said former POWs and the families of those missing in action have continued to shape America "and have given inspiration and grace to a nation."
The ceremony was held under clear blue skies on the Pentagon lawn and ended with a joint service fly-by with both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.
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The Invisible Hieroglyphics project illuminates that as the world becomes more digital we will rely on devices for human connection, rather than physical means. It displays how we are communicating as a mobile society. The process involved lifting fingerprints from the screens of iPads and creatively recasting them with colors. The traces left from our fingerprints on the screens of our devices are rich with story, giving testimony of our human touch.


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In Her Shoes – This Young House
Unless you've been living under a rock you must already know the youngsters aka Sherry and John Petersik that write the blog know as This Young House. They are two twenty-something's that moved from NYC to VA , bought a house, got married at the house, and decided that it would be fun to document all of their renovations on a blog. What started out as just a fun idea has turned into a full fledge business. Sherry now works from home and not only blogs, but helps readers with design dilemmas, and runs their shop as well.
Since Sherry is the one that wears the high-heels in this family I decided it be fun to see what a typical day is for her. So sit back, relax and get comfy.
8:22- John smooches me as he heads out the door for work. Ok. Ok. I'm up. Pad over to the den in my pjs to check the blog and get my first post of the day ready.
9:08- The first post of the day is up so I respond to a few blog comments and email questions for the next hour or so (people are curious!).Grab some organic yogurt and granola with raisins (my favorite breakfast because it tastes like desert- very vanilla pudding-esque).
10:10- Feel sort of slackerish for still being in my pajamas (what if the UPS guy rings the bell and catches me again?). Off to shower and toss on some "work clothes" (99% of the time that means jeans and a black tank top or t-shirt). Take my laptop out into the sunroom (one of the perks of working from home is my private "corner office" with a view of the backyard). Burger decides he's done sleeping in (I kid you not, our Chihuahua sleeps late every day) and wants me to let him outside to play. Nice to see you too. He does some bug hunting and then settles in with me on the daybed. Here's a visual (without me cause I was busy taking the picture).
10:41- Respond to a few more comments and email questions and write up a Reader Redesign(we're so fortunate to have so many clever readers who send us their fabulous before and after pics). Fix a typo I just noticed in my morning post. Oopsie.
12:04- Call in a bunch of orders to the printer (our little shop keeps us busy these days, and getting everything professionally printed means we chat with those guys a few times a week and John swings by to pick up orders every few days). Feeling a little snacky. Time for some peanut butter straight from the jar followed by a can of tuna straight from the can. Lunch of champions. Respond to a few more blog comments and email questions.
1:30- Hop on the phone with Allie from The Creative Career (she's Skype-ing me to do an audio interview about my "unusual career path" for her blog). It's fast and fun and before I know it it's done. Publish the second post of the day and write a quick guest post for BHG.com (we're doing the 48 hour challenge with them and we send over weekly updates of our progress).
2:30- Ok, enough procrastinating. Time to whip up a Design Dilemma (a custom mood board that we create to take the guess work out of decorating). It's for a living room/dining room and it's actually really fun once I get started. They always feel kind of daunting beforehand since they take anywhere from 4-6 hours to complete (we sift through a questionnaire to pin down the client's style, source a slew of furnishings and accessories for their makeover, bring the images into Photoshop, cut them out, number them and write a post all about the what, the where, and the why).
3:30- Snack time. Tossing a heaping handful of edamame into the microwave is the easiest way to get some veggies down. And sea salt makes them finger lickin' good. Grab three Hershey Kisses (dark chocolate) in celebration of vegetable consumption. Back to the mood board.
4:49- Site's down. Freak out. John calls to say he's already on it. Increased traffic = yay, but blog crashes= boo. It's back up in about 11 heart wrenching minutes. Whew. Back to the mood board (with a few more gray hairs than I had 12 minutes ago).
6:11- John's home. This is obvious by the berserk dog howling like he's possessed. Once John steps through the sunroom door barking turns into excited wiggling. Glance up from the computer screen to smooch the hubby and realize my leg is asleep and I should probably get up and stretch. Daybed typing is hardly ergonomic. John trots off to get into comfy clothes and make some dinner (pasta with shrimp and feta). I love him. Back to the mood board while he gets his chef on.
6:41- Pause to scarf down some scampi. Mmm. I'm in the home stretch of the mood board so John settles in on the sofa next to me (each of us with our laptops on our lap) and we put on Oprah for background noise. Romantic.
7:17- Oh happy day! The mood board is compete and I'm super excited about it. Send it right off to the client so nothing sells out before she gets a chance to snatch everything up. Grab a big glass of chocolate soymilk (it's like a milkshake that's secretly made out of soybeans). Then it's time to write two more posts to publish the next day when my whole blog-centric existence starts all over again.
So that's a day in my $9 Target shoes.
What a fun day Sherry has and cute shoe taste as well! I'm totally jealous of her daybed work space. So much better than being stuck in a cube all day.
Thanks so much for being our first featured lady!
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I'm Laura - your host, and Supreme Overlord of PinUpGirlClothing.com. Expect posts about the inner workings of PinUp Girl Clothing (read: me bitching about stuff), updates when we add new stuff (which happens all the time), and hopefully soon, some visits from some Pinup Girl Clothing guest bloggers!
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Let $\mbox{Rings}$ be the category of commutative rings with $1$.
Is there an equivalence of categories $F: \mbox{Rings} \to \mbox{Rings}$ s.t.
$$F(\mathbb{Z}[x])\not\cong \mathbb{Z}[x]?$$
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Let $\mbox{Rings}$ be the category of commutative rings with $1$.
Is there an equivalence of categories $F: \mbox{Rings} \to \mbox{Rings}$ s.t.
$$F(\mathbb{Z}[x])\not\cong \mathbb{Z}[x]?$$
The category $\mbox{Ring}$ is rigid, i.e. every equivalence $\mbox{Ring} \to \mbox{Ring}$ is isomorphic to the identity,
Proof: Let $F : \mbox{Ring} \to \mbox{Ring}$ be an equivalence. The main part is to prove that $A := F(\mathbb{Z}[x])$ is isomorphic to $\mathbb{Z}[x]$. Charles' answer shows that $A$ is a retract of a polynomial ring $\mathbb{Z}[x_1,...,x_n]$, in particular an integral domain. Since $\mathbb{Z}$ is the initial ring, $F$ preserves it and since $\mathbb{Z} \subseteq \mathbb{Z}[x]$ is a split monomorphism, the same is true for $\mathbb{Z} \to A$. Thus we have $\mathbb{Z} \subseteq A \subseteq \mathbb{Z}[x_1,...,x_n]$. Now assume that we already knew that $A$ is a UFD with $\text{tr.deg}(Q(A)/\mathbb{Q}) = 1$. Then [2], Theorem 4.1 would imply that $A \cong \mathbb{Z}[x]$. Note that the only nontrivial input in the lemmas preceding this theorem is Lüroth's theorem applied to $A \otimes \mathbb{Q}$, which is not needed here because be show below directly $Q(A) \cong \mathbb{Q}(x)$.
So let's check the two properties of $A$. Since $A$ is a retract of $\mathbb{Z}[x_1,...,x_n]$, which is UFD, we conclude from [1], Prop. 1.8 that also $A$ is UFD.
Now it remains to prove that $Q(A) \cong \mathbb{Q}(x)$, which Kevin Ventullo has already sketched in the comments. First note that $F$ preserves nontrivial rings since $0$ is the terminal ring. A monomorphism is the same as an injective ring homomorphism (since the forgetul functor from rings to sets is representable), thus $F$ preserves injective ring homomorphisms. Now fields are precisely the nontrivial rings with only one proper ideal, i.e. such that every homomorphism to a nontrivial ring is injective. Thus $F$ preserves fields (and also field extensions).
The universal property of the quotient field and that we already know that $F$ preserves $\mathbb{Z}$, integral domains, fields and injections implies $F(\mathbb{Q}) \cong \mathbb{Q}$ and $Q(A) = F(\mathbb{Q}(x))$. Now the extension $\mathbb{Q}(x)$ of $\mathbb{Q}$ is characterized by the property it is transcendental and every transcendental extension factors over it. Thus it remains to characterize algebraic field extensions $L/K$.
To do this, we call $L/K$ locally finite if for every extension $E/K$ there are only finitely many $K$-homomorphisms $L \to E$. It is clear that every finite extension is locally finite. Besides, every locally finite extension is algebraic: If not, choose a transcendence basis $B$ and extend infinitely many homomorphisms from $K(B)$ to it's algebraic closure to get a contradiction. It follows that algebraic extensions are precisely the filtered colimits of locally finite extensions.
So we have proved that $F(\mathbb{Z}[x]) \cong \mathbb{Z}[x]$. Now let $R$ be a ring. The usual coring structure on $\mathbb{Z}[x]$ induces a ring structure on $\text{Hom}(\mathbb{Z}[x],R)$ which is naturally isomorphic to $R$. Every coring structure on $\mathbb{Z}[x]$ is isomorphic to the usual one ([3], Prop. 3.1). Thus, we get, naturally in $R$,
$R \cong \text{Hom}(\mathbb{Z}[x],R) \cong \text{Hom}(F(\mathbb{Z}[x]),F(R)) \cong \text{Hom}(\mathbb{Z}[x],F(R)) \cong F(R)$.
Thus $F$ is isomorphic to the identity. Actually [3] gives another, similar proof that $\mbox{Ring}$ is rigid, and more generally it classifies the automorphisms of the category of $R$-algebras, where $R$ is an integral domain. I should have checked the literature in the first place.
[1] Douglas L. Costa, Retracts of Polynomial Rings, J. Algebra 44 (1977), pp. 492 - 502
[2] S. Abhyankar, P. Eakin, W. Heinzer, On the uniqueness of the coefficient ring in a polynomial ring, J. Algebra 23 (1970), pp. 310 - 342
[3] W. E. Clark, G. M. Bergman, The Automorphism Class Group of the Category of Rings, J. Algebra 24 (1973), pp. 80 - 99
Here is a new, short proof, that the category of rings is rigid:
Lemma: Let $R,S$ be rings, such that $\text{Alg}(R), \text{Alg}(S)$ are equivalent as categories. Then $R,S$ are isomorphic.
Proof: $R$ is the initial object of $\text{Alg}(R)$ and the comma category $\text{Alg}(R) / R$ is (via unitalization) equivalent the category $\text{Alg}'(R)$ of $R$-algebras which are not assumed to be unital. Now $0$ is a zero object of $\text{Alg}'(R)$, thus null morphisms are defined. A morphism $\alpha : A \times A \to A$ in $\text{Alg}'(R)$ with $\alpha (\text{id}_A,0) = \text{id}_A, \alpha (0,\text{id}_A) = \text{id}_A$ exists if and only if $(x,y) \mapsto x+y$ is multiplicative, i.e. the multiplication on $A$ is trivial, that is $A$ is just a $R$-module. Thus we have reconstructed $\text{Mod}(R)$ categorically from $\text{Alg}(R)$. Finally, we can reconstruct $R$ as the center of $\text{Mod}(R)$. qed
Theorem: Every self-equivalence of $\text{Ring}$ is isomorphic to the identity.
Proof: Let $F : \text{Ring} \to \text{Ring}$ be an equivalence. Now $\text{Alg}(R)$ is just the comma category $R \backslash \text{Ring}$, so we get an equivalence $\text{Alg}(R) \cong \text{Alg}(F(R))$. The lemma implies $F(R) \cong R$, in particular, $F(\mathbb{Z}[x]) \cong \mathbb{Z}[x]$ as rings. But then we get also an isomorphism of corings and then $F \cong \text{id}$, as explained in my previous proof. qed
Remark, however, that this proof is not applicable for automorphisms of $\text{Alg}(R)$.
Here's a proposal for a proof, though I can't finish it.
A self-equivalence of a category will preserve the these conditions.
Claim: $\mathbb{Z}[x]$ is (up to isomorphism) the unique irreducible compact projective in commutative rings.
What I do know (I think):
Since polynomial rings are certainly projective, this means that the compact projective objects in $\mathrm{Rings}$ are precisely the retracts of the $\mathbb{Z}[x_1,\dots,x_n]$s.
My intuition is that retracts of a polynomial ring are always isomorphic to a polynomial ring. In which case $\mathbb{Z}[x]$ would be the only irreducible compact projective. But I could be completely wrong about that.


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April Fool's has arrived early in Club Penguin and the entire island is topsy-turvy with all kinds of weird things going on. The highlight for members is the April Fool's Scavenger Hunt (officially called the Silly Scavenger Hunt. This is a members-only scavenger hunt. If you're a Club Penguin member, then when you log in, you'll see an icon of a cardboard box in the upper-right corner of your screen. Click on it to get your first clue for the scavenger hunt. Here's how to find all the pieces. The prize is a box costume.
- The first piece is in the Box Dimension. The easiest way to get there is to go to the Snow Forts on your map and walk through the large box portal. Then click on the box on the ground in the middle of the Box Dimension area.
- The second piece is in the Desert Room, which is a separate area inside the Box Dimension. Go through the portal with a cactus on it to get there. Then pick up the box, which appears in the background and looks like an orange monument.
- The third piece is in the Doodle Dimension. Click on the pencil at the bottom and it will draw a box on the yellow post-it. Then click on it to pick it up.
- Head over to the Space Dimension to get the fourth piece. Connect the stars in the middle of the night sky to form the picture of a giant stapler, then pick it up.
- No go to the Silly Place to get the fifth piece. It's on the spring chair on the right-hand side of the room.
- The sixth piece is in the upside-down Stair Dimension.
- The seventh piece is in the Cream Soda Dimension. This one is a little tricky, because you need to navigate the maze to get to the cage in the upper-right corner. Once you arrive, walk over the brown box on the ground to open the cage and then click on the tape.
- The eighth and final piece is in the Candy Room. Click on the spoon handle in the upper-left and it will scoop out some ice cream. The last box will appear on the scoop and you can click on it to pick it up.
Once you have all the pieces, you can claim your prize: your very own box costume!


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A reported tornado destroyed several houses in northern Alabama as storms crossed the region Friday, emergency management officials said.
There was no immediate word on any injuries. But the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Office says ambulances are responding to neighborhoods near Huntsville.
Madison County emergency managers said in a statement that several houses were "leveled" in one neighborhood in the Walker Lane area.
Thousands of Alabama schoolchildren were getting out of class early Friday because the threat of tornadoesand other severe weather across the northern half of the state.
More than 20 school systems say they are dismissing classes early Friday because of the possibility of severe storms. Otherwise, the bad weather could hit around the time schools normally dismiss for the day, based on predictions from the National Weather Service.


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Michael Johnson (born May 9, 1984 in Austin, Texas) is an American football safety who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New York Giants in the seventh round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Arizona.
He has also been a member of the Detroit Lions.
Johnson played in 21 games with 14 starts at Arizona after transferring from Tyler Junior College. Was credited with 107 tackles (75 solo) and had 5 interceptions, 5.5 tackles for losses, a forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries. In 2006, started all 10 games in which he played at strong safety , he earned All-Pac 10 2nd-team honors and finished 5th on the team with 47 tackles (35 solo), including 1 stop for a 7-yard loss. He caused and recovered 1 fumble, deflected 4 passes and intercepted another.


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Some 200 million acres of the world's farms grew biotech crops last year, with over 90 percent of those crops coming from genetically engineered seeds patented by U.S.-based Monsanto.
Scientists have taken genetic material from one organism (like a soil bacterium), along with an antibiotic resistant marker gene, and spliced both into a food crop (like corn) to create a genetically modified crop that resists specific diseases and pests.
There has been no long-term, independent testing on the effects of these "Franken-foods" on the ecosystem or human health.
In the early 1990's when biotechs were being evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, several key FDA scientists warned that GE crops could cause negative health effects. These scientists were ignored and blanket approvals of GE crops were passed.
It would be difficult to avoid eating genetically modified organisms in our country because they are so pervasive in the food system and unlabeled in the grocery stores.
Part of the reason for this is biotech giants fought to keep GMO foods unlabeled.
Most recently, the growth hormones from GE organisms known as rBGH, which is given to cows to make them produce more milk, were banned in Europe and Canada after authorities learned about the health risks of drinking milk from cows treated with rBGH hormones.
American milk producers started labeling their milk "rBGH and rBST free." Monsanto, which sells bovine growth hormones under the brand name Posilac, has successfully sued dairy producers to force them to stop labeling their milk.
In addition to most milk products, GMOs can be found in commercially farmed meats and processed foods on store shelves. In our country, 89 percent of all soy, 61 percent of all corn, and 75 percent of all canola are genetically altered.
Other foods, like commercially grown papaya, zucchini, tomatoes, several fish species, and food additives like enzymes, flavorings and processing agents, including the sweetener aspartame and rennet used to make hard cheeses, also contain GMOs, according to Greenpeace.
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To complicate matters, GMOs move around in the ecosystem through pollen, wind and natural cross-fertilization. The Union of Concerned Scientists conducted two independent laboratory tests on non-GM seeds "representing a substantial proportion of the traditional seed supply" for corn, soy and oilseed.
The test found that at "the most conservative expression," half the corn and soy were contaminated with GM genes, eight years after the modified varieties were first grown on a large scale in the U.S.
The reports states that "heedlessly allowing the contamination of traditional plant varieties with genetically engineered sequences amounts to a huge wager on our ability to understand a complicated technology that manipulates life at the most elemental level."
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What can you do to avoid GMO's?
• Know how your food is grown by buying directly from local farmers.
• Support organic agriculture, and food producers who label their ingredients, particularly dairy farmers.
• Eat pastured meat raised on organic feed. The only way to ensure this is to buy from someone you know.
• Support farmers who are sued by biotech giants. Monsanto has set aside an annual budget of $10 million and a staff of 75 devoted solely to investigating and prosecuting more than 150 farmers for a total of more than $15 million.
• Demand labeling on all GMO-containing products.
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Colorado Avalanche sign Nick Holden, Nate Guenin, Guillaume Desbiens, J.T. Wyman, David Van der Gulik, Colin Smith
From the Colorado Avalanche, some signings of depth guys:
DENVER – The Colorado Avalanche Hockey Club announced today that the team has signed defenseman Nick Holden to a two-year contract, and defenseman Nate Guenin and forwards Guillaume Desbiens and J.T. Wyman each to a one-year contract. In addition, the Avs have re-signed forward David Van Der Gulik to a one-year deal and signed forward Colin Smith to a three-year, entry-level contract.
Desbiens, 28, spent this past season with the Chicago Wolves of the American Hockey League, where he tallied eight points (4g/4a) and a team-high 118 penalty minutes in 52 games. The 6-foot-2, 210-pound right wing has appeared in 23 career NHL games (0g/0a), 13 with Vancouver from 2009-11 and 10 with Calgary in 2011-12. The Alma, Quebec native was Atlanta's third choice (fourth round, 116th overall) in the 2003 Entry Draft.
Guenin, 30, spent this past season with the Norfolk Admirals (AHL), tallying 24 points (4g/20a) in 66 games. The 6-foot-3, 207-pound defenseman has appeared in 32 career NHL games (2g/2a), 12 with Philadelphia from 2006-09, two with Pittsburgh in 2009-10, three with Columbus in 2010-11 and 15 with Anaheim in 2011-12. The Aliquippa, Pa., native was selected by the New York Rangers in the fourth round (127th overall) of the 2002 Entry Draft.


text: Menara Taming Sari ADD TO TRIP PLANNER REMOVE FROM TRIP PLANNER Witness a host of interesting and historical sights of Melaka from a height of 80 metres of Menara Taming Sari. Rest assured with the beauty of the vast scenic Melaka straits and the fast development of Melaka, your visit will be an unforgettable and memorable one. Menara Taming Sari which located at Jalan Merdeka, Banda Hilir, Melaka was opened on 18 April 2008. The 110 metre viewing tower was designed based on the legendary Taming Sari Keris. It will be the 1st tower in the country to have a fully revolving structure. The air-conditioned viewing cabin will be able to accommodate 66 people at one time. Getting Here By Foot/Trishaw/TaxiMenara Taming Sari lies in the centre of Banda Hilir, Melaka and is easy to get to from wherever you might be staying. Who To Contact Melaka Taming Sari Berhad Office Phone: +606-288 1100 Visit website Related Brochure View all brochure


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LocationExpo 2010, Luwan, China
Creative DirectorBjarke Ingels
Partner In ChargeFinn Norkjaer
TeamTobias Hjortdahl, Jan Magasanik, Claus Tversted, Henrick Poulsen, Niels Lund Petersen, Kamil Szoltysek, Sonja Reisinger, Anders Ulsted, Jan Borgstrom, Pauline Lavie, Teis Draiby, Daniel Sundlin, Line Gericke, Armen Menendian, Karsten Hammer Hansen, Martin W. Mortensen, Kenneth Sorensen, Jesper Larsen, Anders Tversted
Collaborators2+1, Arup AGU, Arup Shanghai, Tongji Design Institute, Ai Wei Wei, Jeppe Hein, Martin De Thurah, Peter Funch
Area3.0 m2
Project Year2010
Text description provided by the architects. The Shanghai Expo 2010 has opened its doors, and we start to see how the pavilions evolved from the previews we saw during design/construction phases at ArchDaily, to become a showcase of the current status of architecture from around the world.
The Denmark Pavilion was one of the first ones we presented you, almost a year ago. The project, designed by BIG with ARUP and 2+1, was interesting not only from an architectural and structural point of view, but also for the danish spirit it represents.
Basically, the pavilion is a big loop on which visitors ride around on one of the 1,500 bikes available at the entrance, a chance to experience the Danish urban way. At the center of the pavilion there's a big pool with fresh water from Copenhagen's harbor (one of the most clean in the world), on which visitors can even swim.
At the center of the pool you will find The Little Mermaid, a statue that has become a symbol for Denmark. And this time, it will be moved temporarily to China. In Bjarke Ingels words "it is considerably more resource efficient moving The Little Mermaid to China, than moving 1.3 billion Chinese to Copenhagen".
After the break, more images of the completed pavilion by arch photographer Iwan Baan, including Bjarke Ingels himself riding a bike on the circular loop:
The pavilion is a monolithic structure in white painted steel which keeps it cool during the Shanghai summer sun due to its heat-reflecting characteristics. The roof is covered with a light blue surfacing texture, known from Danish cycle paths. Inside, the floor is covered with light epoxy and also features the blue cycle path where the bikes pass through the building. The steel of the facade is perforated in a pattern that reflects the actual structural stresses that the pavilion is experiencing making it a 1:1 stress test.
"Sustainability is often misunderstood as the neo-protestant notion "that it has to hurt in order to do good". "You're not supposed to take long warm showers - because wasting all that water is not good for the environment" or "you're not supposed to fly on holidays - because airtraffic is bad for the environment". Gradually we all get the feeling that sustainable life simply is less fun than normal life. If sustainable designs are to become competitive it can not be for purely moral or political reasons - they have to be more attractive and desirable than the non-sustainable alternative. With the Danish Pavilion we have attempted to consolidate a handful of real experiences of how a sustainable city - such as Copenhagen - can in fact increase the quality of life",
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Lottery officials: Powerball winner is man in 30s
PHOENIX (AP) — The second Powerball winner in last week's $577.5 million drawing is a married man in his 30s from Fountain Hills, Ariz., lottery officials said Friday.
The man bought one of two tickets in the drawing, but he isn't stepping into the spotlight just yet. State officials haven't released his name.
"He and his wife couldn't believe it." lottery official Karen Bach said. "They checked the numbers over and over again — absolutely shocked."
The winner opted to take the cash option of $192 million. He declined to take part in the news conference held in Phoenix.
The ticket was sold at a convenience store in Fountain Hills, northeast of Phoenix.
Lottery officials wouldn't release the name or address of the winner.
A mechanic and his wife, Mark and Cindy Hill, of Dearborn, Mo., already have claimed their half of the multistate Powerball prize.
The jackpot was the second-largest in U.S. history and set off a nationwide buying frenzy. At one point, tickets were selling at nearly 130,000 a minute.
Before the Nov. 28 drawing, the jackpot had rolled over 16 consecutive times without anyone hitting the jackpot. In a Mega Millions drawing in March, three ticket buyers shared a $656 million jackpot, the largest lottery payout of all time.
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Open Source Filmmaker, a community bringing together some of Steam's best movie creators, recently held a themed event called "Turret Week". Members had to create short, original films about Portal's turrets.
While most Source Filmmaker clips are still rough, unoriginal affairs using Team Fortress 2 models, these are wonderful, capitalising on the short timeframe and source material to produce some great results.
You can watch all 22 at the playlist below, which you really should, as many contain running gags.
Turret Week [SFM]


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Delores P. Aldridge Award Statement
In her life and work as a scholar, teacher, administrator and public intellectual, Dr. Delores Aldridge is a trailblazer whose work in the fields of race and ethnic relations and the development of African American Studies exemplifies the tradition of Oliver Cox, Charles Johnson and E. Franklin Frazier.
Dr. Aldridge's achievements throughout her lifetime indicate that she is a pioneer in every sense of the term.She has been a "first" in nearly every major endeavor she pursued as a student and later as a professor:she was the first African American woman to receive a Ph.D. in Sociology from Purdue University; she was the first African American woman to receive a tenure-track position at Emory University and the first professor at a major university to receive a chair named in honor of a living African American woman.In 1971, Dr. Aldridge also established the first degree-granting Black Studies Program (later renamed African American and African Studies) at a major private university in the South, Emory University.These are only a few of the "firsts" in her very long list of accomplishments.
Prof. Aldridge has contributed over 150 publications to the fields of Sociology and African American Studies.Her publications have focused on intergroup relations,women in the labor market, male-female relationships, health and higher education in the African American community and cultural democracy and social justice.Her articles have appeared in such journals as Journal of Marriage and the Family, Journal of Black Studies and the Journal of the Social and Behavioral Sciences.Among some of her more recent books are:Imagine a World:Pioneering Black Women Sociologists (2008) and Our Last Hope:Black Male-Female Relationships in Change (2008).Her work on Black women and gender studies is framed within the paradigm of intersectionality.This perspective can even be found in some of her earliest research before this became a major approach in sociological studies of gender.Prof. Aldridge's writings, however, are not confined to the academic realm but rather, have also appeared in popular media such as USA Today, indicating some of her engagement as a public sociologist.
For over 35 years, Prof. Aldridge has been an outstanding teacher and mentor to countless students at Emory and other universities.As noted by one of her recommenders:
She is loved and admired by all of her students bringing a fierce passion andstrong intellect to the classroom.In several editions of Lisa Birnbach's College Book…she was listed as one of Emory's best professors.She was described as a professor who made theory and research come alive in theclassroom…She has also served as Coordinator for the SoutheasternUndergraduate Sociology Symposium.
Her excellent teaching and mentoring have been recognized with several awards including The Great Teachers of the Century Award from Emory University and the A. Wade Smith Award for Teaching, Mentoring and Service from the Association of Black Sociologists.
Prof. Aldridge's expertise in stratification of gender, race and ethnicity, her high rate of productivity as a scholar-teacher, as well as her knowledge and experience in the establishment of African American Studies have made her a highly sought after consultant by many universities, foundations and corporations.In this capacity, she has worked with Hampton University, the University of Virginia, Yale University, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the Ronald McNair Foundation and AT&T among other institutions.Her leadership in a wide variety of venues is unparalleled among most scholars in the academy.Not only was she the two-term president of The National Council of Black Studies and president of the Association of Social and Behavioral Sciences, but she also co-chaired the 30th Anniversary Celebration of the Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta.
Her efforts in the areas of social justice and human rights have not been limited to the United States.Dr. Aldridge demonstrated her commitment to advancing the position of black populations around the globe in her work on the Anti-Apartheid Committee of Emory University and as a consultant to the governments of the Gambia, Ghana and Senegal.Moreover, her dedication to sustainable development is revealed in the foundation she began (along with her husband) to provide support for health projects, scholarships and technology in some of Ghana's rural areas and at the University of Cape Coast.
Given her countless contributions to the fields of sociology, African American Studies, Black Women's Studies and to her many students, her leadership of numerous professional and community organizations and her work as an applied sociologist both here and abroad, there is no doubt that Prof. Aldridge is truly an outstanding scholar-activist!She embodies the traditions of Oliver Cox, Charles Johnson and E. Franklin Frazier in ways that would make them and surely make us proud to be sociologists!In 2006, the Southern Sociological Society also recognized her work in this tradition by presenting her with the Charles S. Johnson Award for her achievements on race relations in the South.
Delores P. Aldridge is the Grace Towns Hamilton Distinguished Professor of Sociology and African American Studies and Associate Director of the Program in Women's Health Research, School of Medicine, Emory University.


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Wells Fargo is projecting a $3 billion dollar first quarter profit.
But since the Fed is ordering banks to keep the results of the "stress tests" secret, and given the suspension of mark-to-market accounting, can we be sure that Wells has really turned a corner?
Well, Wells was effectively insolvent a short time ago, drowning in toxic derivatives debt. And Geithner's toxic asset plan is a charade, merely shuffling bad debt between the biggest derivatives holders. So its hard to see how Wells could have turned around so quickly.
And as HousingWire writes:
"We believe that credit quality materially deteriorated in the first quarter, and that Wells Fargo is under-reserving for expected future losses," FBR's Miller wrote in a Wednesday research brief. "We reiterate our Underperform rating."
More questions from Miller: "[W]e remain cautious based on what we don't know. Most importantly, what happened to nonperforming loans and what would have been net charge-offs excluding purchase accounting adjustments? What are the trends in WFC's Option ARM portfolio? Did the company write up the MSR and what was the new capitalized cost of servicing? Was there any benefit from an increase in level 3 assets given recent accounting guidance?"…
This chart … should speak volumes about the value of skepticism here:
This shows the ratio of loan loss reserves/total loans at the four major U.S. banks still standing. Wells Fargo is in white. Notice anything? You know, like which bank is comparatively weakest on reserving activity against its loan book?
This chart doesn't include updated Q1 numbers for Wells, as the bank did not provide an updated loan total on Wednesday — meaning it doesn't include Wachovia. Historically, Wells has justified its lower reserves by maintaining a comparatively higher-quality loan book; can the same argument really be made now? With Wachovia's option ARMs lurking? Because there's an ugly truth about credit costs: they come home to roost eventually, irrespective of any games played with loss reserves in the interim.
I wish that Wells' turnaround was for real. But given that the Fed and Treasury are suppressing the results of the phony stress tests (if you don't know that they are phony, see this and this), given that mark-to-market has been suspended, given that Wells was one of the banks previously judged insolvent because of its huge derivatives holdings, and given that Wells appears to have very little reserves, I'd be a little skeptical of its amazing turn around.


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Obama: 'Absurd' not to raise ceiling
President Barack Obama used the last press conference of his first term to try to grab hold of the debate over fiscal responsibility, which will define the beginning of his second.
Obama repeated his call for a long-term deficit-reduction deal but spent most of his nearly hourlong appearance in the East Room of the White House to cast Republicans as endangering the U.S. economy by threatening to not raise the debt ceiling.
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( Also on POLITICO: Double trouble: House GOP eyes default, shutdown)
"They will not collect a ransom in exchange for not crashing the American economy," Obama said. "The full faith and credit of the United States of America is not a bargaining chip."
"While I'm willing to compromise and find common ground over how to reduce our deficit, America cannot afford another debate with this Congress over how to pay the bills they've already racked up," Obama said in the East Room of the White House. "To even entertain the idea of this happening, of America not paying its bills, is irresponsible. It's absurd."
Obama made clear he's tired of the frequent negotiations over major fiscal issues and said he wants a longer-term agreement. "We've got to break the habit of negotiating through crisis over and over again," he said. "I am not going to have a monthly or every-three-months conversation about whether or not we pay our bills."
( Also on POLITICO: House GOP's fiscal split looms large for Obama)
POLITICO reported Sunday that House Republicans are seriously considering letting the U.S. default on its debt or shutting down the government. If Republicans want to shut down the government "that's their prerogative," he said.
But, Obama said, the principle at stake was simple.
"The issue here is whether America pays its bills," Obama said. "We are not a deadbeat nation."
The Treasury Department estimates that the government will hit its debt limit and no longer be able to satisfy its debt obligations by late February or early March. If Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling by that point, the U.S. government would default.
But even if Republicans agree to raise the debt ceiling, they could threaten a government shutdown when current funding expires on March 27.
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Obama spent much of his time repeating the message, comparing members of Congress who are opposed to raising the debt ceiling to, among other things, hostage takers and diners trying to dash on their restaurant bill.
"You don't go out to dinner and then eat all you want and then leave without paying the check, and if you do, you're breaking the law. And Congress should think about it the same way the American people do," he said.


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We had a lot of new yaoi books released this week!
First is the Tyrant who Falls in Love by Hinako Takanaga. We believe this is another manga that almost every yaoi fan is looking forward to read. And don't forget we invited this mangaka as our special guest to the Yaoi Con this year!
Tyrant who Falls in Love – Juné
University study Tetsuhiro Morinaga has been in love with his homophobic, violent and tyrannical sempai Souichi Tatsumi for more than four years now. Even though he's told Tatsumi how he feels and even managed to steal a kiss, expecting anything more seems like nothing more than the stuff of dreams… That is until the long-oppressed Morinaga gets his biggest chance ever. Might his unendingly unrequited love finally be returned?


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Communication technology priority for office tenants
Advanced communications service is a priority for tenants choosing office space, according to a survey by Comcast Business Class.
Ninety percent of building owners and managers surveyed say that access to advanced communications services ranks as most important only after price, parking and location.
The survey of 500 building owners and property managers also found that 61 percent believe that having advanced communications in their buildings provides them with a competitive advantage; and one of every two respondents said providing multiple service provider options positively impacts occupancy rates.


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In case you missed Part 1, check it out here. I'm just going to get right into it.
Pint Glass — Brasserie McAuslan St. Ambroise Oatmeal Stout
This strange one pours black with a tan rusty head. The smells rising from the liquid are 100% mesquite. I'm immediately reminded of the one and only other beer that I've had that could be described in that way, Arcadia's Imperial Stout. This beer is smokey and sweet at the same time. Did they add barbecued wood to the boil? The mouthfeel is a bit watery and thin, which seems odd considering the fact that the brewery went as far as to say that this is an oatmeal stout. Oatmeal, being the key word. I'd expect more luxury from the oats. The aftertaste, however, is very lingering and allows for some chocolate and coffee notes to be uncovered. At 5% abv, this beer feigns strength, but has no lack of intriguing flavor. Good stuff from north of the border.
Pint Glass — Stone, Maui, Ken Schmidt Kona Coffee, Macadamia, Coconut Porter
We drank this beer, out of a pint glass, and it was good. If you want to know what it's like, read my full review of it here.
Mug — Bell's Special Double Cream Stout
Ah Bell's Brewing, a Mid-West stalwart. There will never be a time that I'm not excited to swill some of their precious nectars, unless of course they are spoiled. That's what happened here. Most likely, the store that we bought this from did not take proper care of the merchandise. The 10 malts that are used to brew Double Cream Stout push the abv to a level that is probably a bit low for cellaring, 6.1%, but we have only had it down there for a little over 6 months. I'm fairly confident that it wasn't our doing, but who really know.
Everything started out just dandy. It poured with a very attractive head of tan that rose an average height and then eventually settled completely. There was coffee and some dark chocolate in the nose. Though the smell was not necessarily exciting, it didn't put me off. The flavor, however, did put me off. I found it to be bitter, oily and acidic, with some mal-brewed coffee lingering in the midst. Then, as it lingered on my tongue, things went tart and I was assured that this was absolutely not what Bell's intended. Frustrating, to say the least. We better move on.
Snifter — Traquair House Ale
This 7.2% Scottish brew departs its bottle with a clear brown, near red color and possesses a stark white, thin head. I found it to smell exactly like Juicy Juice. I guess that means it's like a plethora of fruits mashed into one indistinguishable, homogeneous piece of produce. Grape and cranberry might have been most prevalent, but it's hard to say for sure. The fluid has a very striking smoothness. On the back of the tongue there is a lot of Belgian yeast fruitiness, possibly some bubble gum. There is a very pleasant, sweet aftertaste. In summation, this beer is just plain juicy, and it works…well.
The snifter is my favorite of glasses. I like the way it looks, distinguished. I like the way it feels in my hand, rounded and organic. The way the circumference of the lip is slightly smaller than the apex of its width, it really allows for a slight "trapping" of the precious odors, all the better for me to smell my dear…
Chalice — Brouwerij Haacht Gildenbier
I really shouldn't be in charge of writing about this beer. This little gem that we brought back from Belgium with us is DSR's little baby. If you are ever in his presence, just mention Gildenbier, or "the archer beer", or the beer we discovered in the underground, dungeon like brick lair that is Pelgrom in downtown Antwerp. He may demand your attention for about the next hour with his tales, but believe me, it will be time well spent. The man is passionate about Gildenbier, and I can't blame him in the slightest. It exists in a very special corner of our collective hearts. It is Belgium in a bottle. Let's see how it tastes.
When the great archer is inverted, out pours a clear brown liquid with a subdued white head that soon dwindles to a spotty foam. It has a very pronounced date aroma, but distinctly of Belgian descent. There is a lot of malt depth to be found here, with some roasty, grain sweetness providing a sturdy body. That all too familiar Belgian yeast fruitiness is very prevalent, and for me it mostly manifests into a very recognizable pear essence. Ever so delightful.
Chalice — Brouwerij De Bie Stoute Bie
This is another little nugget that survived the long flight back from Europe. Our tongues first became acclimated with the work of De Bie in a pretty bad ass beer bar in Brugge called Cambrinus. As time passed after Cambrinus, we realized that their beers were surprisingly hard to come across in Belgium, so when we found a bottle, we snagged it. This, like the above Gildenbier, was slightly difficult for us to open. In a perfect world we could keep them for years and years to come and eventually open them in a much more ceremonious way, where reminiscence may stand long overdue. But we know better, and with Stoute Bie's 5.5%, it would surely not last such a span of time. So here we are, and here's what it was like.
Stoute Bie pours black in color with the most glorious head ever. The foam is crazy fluffy with orange, red, and brown highlights. The nose is very, very complex. It is wildly sweet and sour. There is a fruitiness within that plays with the sour, lending thought of sour cherries. Also in the nose, an oily coffee bitterness, and vinegar. How perplexing? The flavor is intensely sweet up front with many of the scents translating over. The only flaw here is found in the aftertaste, which is plagued by that metallic flavor that we have previously discussed finding in many beers of Belgium. We still don't really get how that comes to pass. If there is any redeeming aspect here with the Bie, it's that the metal is slathered in a super sweet syrup. Not enough to mask it completely, but enough to prevent it from spoiling the experience.
Snifter — Deschutes The Abyss
You see that snifter next to The Abyss over there? Yeah, that little puppy is made of crystal. That gold rim, that is some high carat, real deal gold. When Beer Blotter busts out the vintage Abyss, they drink it in styzile.
Just as a reminder, this beer is brewed with molasses and licorice and 33% of it is aged in oak and oak bourbon barrels. It fills the crystal glassware with pure black oil liquid and a tan head that settles to a wisp and ring. It is very earthy in the nose. There is very little sweetness to be noted. The wood and licorice come out in the nose, as do roasted malts, all of which seem to impart a barren dryness. The flavor is very peppery up front, shifting into molasses soaked wood. I can only think to call the flavor "mature". It reminds me, in a way, to Pu-erh tea. It's just so earthy that I feel it's much more of an acquired taste than most beers. So very dry. In the exhale following the swallow, the booze and licorice mingle expertly. Some salty pretzel notes simmer to the surface as the beer warms. This beer is really unique and deserves it's notoriety.
Filed under: The Cellar Tagged: beer and glassware pairings, Bell's Brewery, Brasserie McAuslan, Brouwerij De Bie, Brouwerij Haacht, Coconut Porter, Cream Stout, Deschutes Brewery, Glassware, Ken Schmidt, Kona Coffee, Maui Brewing Co., Oatmeal Stout, Stone Brewing Co, the abyss, Traquair


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Drafting Nature's Constitution
Click here: Mari Margil discusses a new approach to environmental law
The environmental movement, with its army of professional advocates, lawyers, grassroots campaigners, and dedicated funders, has been around for decades. Yet nearly every biological indicator shows a planet in crisis—and poised to unravel faster as climate change disrupts already-shaky ecosystem functions.
Mari Margil, associate director of the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF) believes it's time for different tactics. The nonprofit agency used to work within the body of existing environmental law—helping impacted residents file lawsuits or appeal corporate permits—to protect communities from environmental damage. But a series of blocked efforts, often made worse by the very agencies meant to protect the environment, convinced the group that more fundamental changes were necessary.
"Our system of environmental laws and regulations don't actually protect the environment," says CLEDF's Mari Margil. "At best, they merely slow the rate of its destruction ... We weren't helping anyone protect anything."
The organization has since changed its goals, working with citizens from all over North and South America to literally rewrite local laws in ways that allow people to speak up for their communities, watersheds, forests, and air.
According to Margil, anemic environmental laws spring from the fact that nature has no constitutional rights. CLEDF has taken a local approach to reversing this structural blind spot, drafting ordinances for townships from New England to Pennsylvania to Washington State that:
- Give communities legal authority to say "No" to unwanted corporate activities;
- Recognize the rights of nature;
- Strip corporations of their constitutional rights.
In one landmark victory, the town of Barnstead, New Hampshire, voted 135 to 1 to ban the privatization of their freshwater by encroaching corporate interests—the first community in the nation to do so. Other towns have followed, stripping corporations of the rights of personhood and recognizing the rights of communities to self-govern. In 2008, with legal advice from CELDF, Ecuador recognized the right of nature to exist and persist in its national constitution.
Part One
Part Two
Part Three
This video was produced by , a nonprofit organization that provides a forum and hub for social and scientific innovators. Interested?
People across the country are taking our founding documents at their word, declaring citizens' right and duty to protect nature and community.


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SIBERIA – A Gootan spaceship was shot down over Russia and parts of it fell in Siberia.
A U-shaped object, resembling a silvery dome, is currently under inspection by Russian experts, after being covertly removed under cover of night from the possession of villagers who found it.
It had fallen from the sky over the weekend after villagers heard a large explosion. Authorities are not publicly saying what the explosion was, nor what the fallen objects is, but WWN has been investigating.
WWN spoke to Dr. Susan Begley of the U.N. Panel of Extraterrestrials about the object. She had gone to Siberia to examine the debris.
"It's clearly part of an alien spaceship from Planet Gootan. It has all the Gootan markings," she told WWN. "Our guess is that the ship was shot down by a ship from Planet Zeeba."
There has been an ongoing battle on Earth between alien from Planet Gootan and aliens from Planet Zeeba. Basically, the Zeebans have come to our planet to help us, while the Gootans want to — destroy us.
Locals from the village of Otradnesnky had managed to drag the "Gootan fragment" from the thick forest where it had fallen. They attached it onto a trailer and took it through the snow to their village, where local inspectors then examined it before alerting Moscow authorities.
In an official statement, Sergey Bobrov, who found the object, said that the object glowed. "Particularly at night, we see a red flashing light in object. It scare many of us."
Here is a shot of a piece of the Gootan ship at night:
The 2,500 pound metal fragment is being kept under close guard by local police and U.N. Peacekeepers.
Some officials tried to say that the it was a piece of a rocket or missile, but that was quickly dismissed by Dr. Begley, who has over twenty-five years experience with extraterrestrials and a leading expert in the field of ufology.
Is it a threat to the health of the villagers?
"We measured the radiation level near and inside the object. We found no radiation here," said Yuri Bornyakov, who heads the rescue service department of the Kuybyshevsky district in the Novosibirsk region.
Part of the fragment is made of ultra-strong titanium, said Valery Vasiliev, the head of the Kuybyshevsky Department for Civil Defence and Emergency Situations. "It is something that we have never seen on earth."
WWN continues to follow this breaking story.


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I never thought I'd have Bill Cunningham and George Cortina in the same fashion post, but here you go.
By the way – Bill Cunningham New York is now available through iTunes.  It's a must-see.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
I never thought I'd have Bill Cunningham and George Cortina in the same fashion post, but here you go.
By the way – Bill Cunningham New York is now available through iTunes.  It's a must-see.
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Love the blue!
Love especially the blue jacket in the second picture, it's so bright it lightens up everything around it!
Watched "Bill Cunningham New York" last night on Netflix. I couldn't decide if I was more blown away by his professionalism, integrity, work ethic or his fabulous zest for living. An original in a world of knock-offs.
I think Bill Cunningham New York is still available on Netflix instant watch too!
Love the blue hues, spectacular!
Bill Cunningham! Such great work – the breadth of people he finds in NYC and his inclusive view are very much appreciated. As well, that he keeps it about documenting the moment and as a result giving us all a chronicle of history. There are some, like you who have joined these ranks and I hope that the practice continues.
Love the shades of blue on both of these gentleman!
The documentary on Bill Cunningham is such an incredible peek into the lives of an artist who has been sharing his creative eye for decades. This photo of him captures his humble spirit and classic, relaxed style. Love the blue!
LOVE the vivid blues! Fantastic shots!
I just watched Bill Cunningham's documentary. That man is a force of nature.
amazing photos!
Fashion Philosophy
That blue jacket is really really amazing!
This must be the most beautiful shade of blue, yes? I like the look of Bill Cunningham the most. He seems to be really enjoying himself.
Scott –
Did you see yourself in the documentary? 9 mins in.
Best from Buenos Aires (where we met when you judged for the Fashion Edition event),
Wow, Cortina without a Cig… That's weird!
Bill Cunningham New York is a great documentary, really a must see. Now, I see New York and fashion through the lens of Bill Cunningham.
my impression following bcny: bc is the nicest man alive. what a sweet soul.
You know Scott, I'm not sure if you've noticed but you make a very quick cameo in the "Bill Cunningham" documentary.
love love love!
They fit so damn good together! This is really a nice combo!
Wonderful photo of Mr. Cunningham in his trademark blue workshirt.
The Styleseer
Yes. Bill Cunningham's great. Don't be afraid of uniform. Don't be afraid of pieces that are purely functional. How to be stylish: Learn who you are; understand your personality fully and wear clothes that reflect it. So long as you have taste, you'll be stylish. Dress "boring"; wear the same thing everyday. Forget about "outfits". If you're comfortable with yourself, you'll out-dress anyone.
George looks sharp.
And yes, Bill Cunningham's NY should not be missed if you're a lover of street style.
Fabulous portrait of Bill. Nice work.
Chicago Street Style – Très Awesome
bill cunningham is an angel on earth. could have been a stand alone!
i loved this doc on Bill C! so great to see his image on here. u r the best!
i heart you bill!!!!
Love Bill SO much! the movie was brilliant! He's a Fashion Monk!!
I saw "Bill Cunningham New York" a couple of days ago and by the end I realized I had been smiling through the whole movie. What an adorable man! Sunny disposition, strong convictions, humility, sense of humor, sense of self. He is my hero!
i love that you include a wide variety of people in your pic collection
it really isn't just about the young avant-garde style, but also about the mature classics!
Bill Cunningham is such an inspiration………he exudes a good vibe even through a picture.
I see this shade of blue is your colour of the moment – it is fabulous. 'Cerulean' Blue' and must dash out and find something in this colour over the next couple of weeks. It's great with light colouring x
The blue blazer is great!
what a sweet man BC He took my photo and it appeared on the cover of WWD I was wearing a Muglar mohair jacket that came to the top of my legs into jaggered points also on the sleeves. my tights were large fishnets made in Japan for Betsy Johnson and blk ankle boot with a very high heel…. that came from a shop in soho call Berkhart sunglassed and I have long dk hair,,,,,,,,
George , you look amazing with this blue, ahahahaha….
Fabulous photos!
And Bill Cunningham New York is a must see! Definitely….love his work…also yours!
Kisses from Miami Beach!
Amazing colour – I love it on the workwear light jacket. Livens up the look.
Love Bill Cunningham. I had seen a screening of the documentary and it was and he is amazing.
I LOVE BILL CUNNINGHAM!!! What a man.
George looks amazing as always. This really captured them both very well. And that blue just is so uplifting. The man who embodies functional clothing, and the man who embodies decorative clothing, both looking kind of great.
Last days to use this kind of jackets
Summer is over and the cold is arriving to Europe
Have a look to my blog, is worth
Oh so very handsome!
George has style, but Bill has staying power!
Go Bill Go!!
both pull the look off very well:) what a great smile in the first pic, he looks so happy!
I recently watched Bill Cunningham New York and adored it. I look his article in the Times each week and I can't get enough. It's so great to know there are people like him in the world!
Love Bill! his documentary is so moving.
I grew up with Mr.Cunningham's photography.
What a gorgeous, genuine smile! I'm a softie for the happy oldies….simply a great shot!
The blue blazer is mad rad!
I love Bill Cunningham. He's priceless. He's one in a million. He's unforgettable. Never change, Bill. But, you've changed me.
I ♥ Bill Cunningham.
Bill Cunningham New York was amazing. Watch it!
We saw Bill Cunningham, New York in the theater. When we walked out, smiling, my wife gushed, "That was the best movie I've ever seen!!" It is inspirational. So nice to see him here, still smiling and enjoying life.
Thank you.
So wonderful to see Bill Cunningham here. I still look at his weekly round ups in the NY Times, and did get to view the documentary film on him during a plane ride from NYC.
Bill truly has a class of his own. He has proved it is possible to play a straight game.
It looks like Bill has finally converted to digital!
I too have also recently watched the documentary on Bill Cunningham, and I believe he is one of my greatest role model! He has such a zest for life, and I wish to run into him one day! What a wonderful photo that captures his beautiful personality!
The blue blazer is fabulous , photos are amazing.
Yay, It's about time!
So great to see Bill shooting this PFW. Wishing him more weeks to come, decades at the very least. Thank you, Scott, for this bringing-us-back-home photo. Feels sooo good!
legendary! i just recently saw his documentary. shocked/impressed at his devotion. looks like he's gone digital now ;)
I can't wait to watch it. I just love him and his work… the blue is gorgeous as well.
I love that blue.
It's the same blue as old TOYOTA FJ or 4Runners on Nantucket that have never left the island- the ones with residential permit stickers side by side across the bumpers dating back to the 70′s.
great image captured here, bro! bill cunningham is rad.
Scott, your pictures are so perfect.
Love it.
Bill is so adorable! And that movie truly is fantastic.
Is there a blog dedicated to Cortina? This guy should just take a picture of how he looks every day and post it on his own blog. Don't think it's possible for him to dress poorly.
Loving the blue <3
Bill Cunningham is a mirror of the New York. His great passion inspires me tremendously!!!
A man who loves his work! Zero-commerce.
This is a great rarity. Almost miracle in the material world!
I love blue with beige. Immortal uniform well-behaved man ;)
As you can see everyone wearing it with a totally different expression! ;))
Greetings from Berlin
It's a shame the movie is only available to US iTunes users :(
I love that Bill Cunningham film. He seems so smart and so sweet and innocent at the same time. Love! Love! Love!
Fabulous photos!
It's great, the color! :)
This is a great shot of Bill Cunningham's. I am going to watch this documentary (Bill Cunningham New York).
The one button blue jacket is SPLENDID.I like the idea of wearing the button lined
Bill Cunningham is just the best. So humble and real. There will never be anyone to compare to him. Ever.
two differents styles! but just perfect! love the way the jackest speak for them selfs!!!
great shots!
La giacca, il colore sono magnifici
There's something overwhelming about Bill. J'adore his azure jacket, here. :-) Can't wait to see his film!
Watching Bill Cunningham's New York I was struck by the paradox of a spiritual person documenting the fleetingness of the material world. He really moved me with his lack of ego and uniqueness.
Handsome man with handsome glasses!
with the blue, you become young inside!
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i love the pop of blue.
Bill Cunningham is such an inspiration! I saw him in Paris in March during fashion week and I couldn't believe my eyes! Great photos!
I Love You Bill Cunningham!!!!
I'm loving all the bright blues. That second blazer is uh-mazing.
Coincidence, I just got my blue jacket yesterday. Too bad it's nearly winter.
That's so funny! I just watched it this morning. It inspired me very much– about going back to church/ synagogue (I'm half and half) and keeping my love of New York alive though it can be hard at times (as even Bill admits at the end of the film.) This is a wonderful photo of him! He's like a kind of saint I think (as silly as that sounds). So simple, honest with all the lines of kindness, wit and geniality etched on his face…that's what he makes me think of.
George! I love George……ALWAYS stylish!
Is bill sporting a DSLR? Or is it a film camera?
Mr. Cunningham's smile reflects the delight he finds in the world around him. How lucky we are that he's made a career of sharing it.
i have a lot of love for this post. is this bill's first appearance on the sartorialist?
Funny, the vibes of these two guys are so different. Bill is so zen and the other dude looks dangerous.
I'm fascinated by Mr. Cunningham's small camera and his camera bag stuffed with stuff. I feel like I can relate to him.
- Meredith
Hey, I'm sure that one of these men, and I will let you guess which one, has a little more on his mind then photographing women……
Bill is a lazar beam…….
I so love the film about Bill Cunningham. As the Sartorialist does some of the same thing as he does, but quite differently, it would be interesting to have you comment at greater length on his work, his influence, the way you two see the world differently and the same. Jackie Onassis would have commissioned a book from you on this subject. :) If you don't believe me see the stuff on fashion and fashion history in Reading Jackie: Her Autobiography in Books.
Oh! I adore Bill Cunningham! I love his appreciation for LIFE, for street fashion, for beauty in all shapes and sizes and colors… and the fact that he's not a kiss-ass or a glad hand. He is SO refreshing! And the blue on both gents is fabulous.
Bill Cunningham on your blog … what a treasure!
Now my heart is really happy ;-)
I think Bill is the best ever. I hope the same for you.
In the documentary (i'm not sure about it) but maybe for a second, we can see you on the street taking a picture of a girl who is walking along…
bill cunningham is an idol!!!!
We were TWICE in Bill's Sunday Style Section of the New York Times. Both times it was for the Preservation Society of Newport County, their Bal Blanc and the Chinese Ball. The first time we made the paper, a friend called and said we were photographed by Bill. Do you know how hard it is to get a New York Times, at 3PM on a Sunday afternoon??!!
I watched the movie a few times!
Bill is the first one in the business,
although he doesn't see it as a business.
Great man!
Ljerka Susanna Lukic,
Whenever I see Bill, I am happy.
How inspiring!.
Bill C. and his trademark Blue jacket. so it's true he's shooting in digital now ;)
Aww.. Bill Cunningham! He and his blue shirt. Such a great movie. And great inspiration. He's my one of role models to live and love my passion.
And I thought I saw you in the movie, Mr Schuman. You took a picture of a lady who walked across the street right before Mr Cunningham did. Am I right?
A couple months ago I was riding my bike down 5th ave. and rode next to Bill for a couple blocks. We said hello and chatted a bit about bike riding and the weather. I commented how much I enjoyed his movie. He said he hadn't seen it yet because he was too embarrassed. How's that for honest humility.
Interesting to see Bill is shooting digital these days, must have put up a fight against a bigger DSLR though! Love the comparison, well spotted…
Mr Cortina features in various posts of this blog. I've tried so many times to force myself to like his outfits, but he looks positively sinister every single time and tends to annul every beautiful clothing he wears. Non posing and smiling for me does the trick. What's the point of being considered a fashion icon and look morose? On the other hand Mr Cunningham, despite his years, is a sheer joy and pleasure.
Watched the Bill Cunningham documentary over the weekend. Absolutley love Bill and Edita! Nice to see he's getting the credit he deserves and the Father of Street Style photography!
2 true blues!
You both look swell in your beautiful blues.
I'll just bet, like us, they are both huge fans of the other.
Neat idea to put these style icons in same breath.
Just perfect
Shouldn't these two be in the 'older men' category, just as the style genius who follows them is in the 'older woman' category?
I just saw the movie. I am East-European, and would have never known anything about Bill Cunningham if it weren't for this post, Scot, but I must say that was one of the most sincere and beautiful films I have ever seen. Living where I live, one could not even conceptualize the existence of a person like Bill. The purity, honesty, complete and total devotion to one craft. It was amazing. I feel so humbled by what I just saw.
Awww, what a smile… :)
I love the colors…. wonderful!
Catching up …. I absolutely loved the movie … he is so incredibly special … I work across the street from Carnegie Hall and can't believe I never saw him … they are now rebuilding the space where those old apts/offices were … went on all summer and shows no signs of stopping soon. Great pic of him.
Thank you for honoring Bill Cunningham. <3
I saw Bill Cunningham at NYFW a few years ago, and he looked like he was wearing the exact same outfit :)
Striking blue on both.
"He who seeks beauty will find it." This is the quote that made Bill Cunningham tear up when receiving an award. He is beauty.
Bill Cunningham is a such an inspiring man. He also seems like a very genuine, real person. No pretense, just love.
I saw the doc of Bill Cunningham, and saw Scott in it! Very interesting film, even if it did get a bit long. I would have liked to see more pictures that he took, but I suppose I can do that on my own too. It made me a little sad.
When did Mr. Cunningham go digital? I love this guy's body of work. The documentary on him is incredible… a must see…
Wow – Bill goes digital and it's a Nikon. Old dogs do learn new tricks.
Is Bill using a prime lens?
Bill Cunningam New York is available for streaming on Netflix. Great film.
Bill Cunningham, the Don of street style photography. Having seen the movie I know he takes great delight in his almost fierce independence and doesn't take pitcures simply for fame, but for the love of the subject. It was only fitting that he received the Chevalier award for his contribution to the world of fashion.
"Honor is the reward of virtue"
I ran across Bill Cunningham's video the other week. What a delight to watch. I bet you you meet him, he ask as though he has known you all his life. I learned so much from the video. Thank you Mr. Cunningham.
Wow! Fantastic post. Two fashion legends. I am on love with Bill after watching that movie. Such an inspiring man. I just wish he would visit me in NZ
If Bill Cunningham isn't one of the most lovely men to grace the planet, I don't know who is.
I saw the documentary last week … loved it! It's exceptional to see somebody so successful keep both feet on the ground. When he speaks about artistic freedom and money, it makes you think [that's probably why we love blogging :-)]. Anyways, really enjoy reading 'The Sartorialist' … fashion can be a lot of fun [even for non fashionista's :-)]
ahhh Bill <3 what a wonderful human being. so strange to see him without his FM2 though!
Bill seems like a wonderful person. But somehow, I have less interest in his work now that I am aware that he never bothered to live himself. How can he interpret fashion, if he never cares about his own? How can he take a picture of a couple if he has never loved? How can he document life if he has never lived it? Its like an alien taking photos of earth creatures without really understanding anything except what it has learned from text.
Bill Cunningham NY is also available on netflix instant streaming. watching it now. smiling and crying. love bill cunningham.
Ah…Cunningham is my Dylan, and it appears he's now "plugged in", for better or worse. (I give him props for holding out so long… loved the scenes of him in his fave mini-lab waving his rolls of film around.) Great guy, one hell of a shooter, whatever the format.
I love BILL C!
We'll miss your pictures, Bill.