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Study offers insight into biological changes among invasive species
Scientists from the University of Plymouth have recently completed extensive research into the Maynard's Anole population on the Cayman Islands
Study solves puzzle of snail and slug feeding preferences
A study led by the University of Plymouth analysed the feeding preferences of hundreds of snails when presented with seedlings of 14 different grassland plant species.
Immunity could be key to addressing coral crisis
A new commentary by Dr Caroline Palmer from the University of Plymouth, published in Nature's Communications Biology, provides hope that a shift in research focus will support coral reef conservation and restoration efforts.
Deadly fungus found for first time in critically endangered amphibian species
New research led by the University of Plymouth has shown that the fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis has been recorded for the first time in critically endangered amphibians in the Western Ghats Biodiversity Hotspot.
Rapid evolution fails to save butterflies from extinction in face of human-induced change
In a study in Nature, Professors Michael C Singer and Camille Parmesan from the University of Plymouth use more than 30 years of research to show the evolution of wild species can cause localised extinctions when land management practices change
Rocky habitats need to be protected for endangered amphibians to survive, study shows
An international team of scientists led by the University of Plymouth has published research in the PLoS ONE journal showing that rare amphibians living on rocky plateaux in western India are in desperate need of greater protection
University signs Memorandum of Understanding to further research into climate change
The University of Plymouth and Nitte University in India have entered a formal partnership to further research into the impact of climate change on the marine environment and public health
Study explores vets' attitudes towards treatment of wild animals
Plymouth University news: Veterinary practices could be treating increasing numbers of wildlife casualties while facing significant restrictions in terms of cost, knowledge and facilities, according to new research by the University of Plymouth
Membrane fluidity influences sensitivity of ovarian cancer cell lines to auranofin
Plymouth University news: Increased fluidity in cell membranes could have a major impact on an ovarian cancer cell's sensitivity to treatment using the anti-rheumatic drug auranofin, research led by Plymouth University suggests
Sexual arms race drives range expansion in beetle species
Plymouth University news: Sexual conflict and relative mating success seems to be driving a dramatic shift in the distribution of diving beetles in the UK, a new study led by Plymouth University shows
Metabolic flexibility and immune defences may influence species spread, study suggests
Plymouth University news: Why most species are rare has long interested biologists and new research led by Plymouth University suggests metabolic flexibility and the immune response may both influence how rare or common a species is
Snails select sources of food based on dislike for smells rather than acceptable taste - study
Plymouth University news: Harnessing naturally occurring chemicals could be used as a means to protect crop seedlings from being eaten by common pests, a study involving Plymouth University and the University of Southampton suggests.


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How taking a break can help you fend off heart disease
When I wrote last week that I was taking a break, foremost in my mind was my birthday. I was trying to practice a little self-compassion, recognizing that posting each weekday was becoming a little more of a challenge than I can handle right now, while trying to balance other commitments to myself and others. The freshness I feel after a few days away means that I think it will be good to me to aim to blog 2-3 times a week instead. I think that helps me to strike a more workable balance. However, there is another way in which breaks can prove very beneficial: small physical activity breaks when engaged in long spells of desk work. More specifically, light or moderate bouts of walking can help to protect you against the risk of heart disease and diabetes through inactivity. Overweight or obese people who walked for just 2 minutes after a period of uninterrupted sitting for two hours and drinking a standardized test drink lowered their post-consumptions glucose and insulin levels.
It is important to note that the participants were only studied over one day, but the potential is enormous. This really simple intervention looks like it can reduce sugar spikes and potentially add to the evidence base for a public health and clinical intervention strategy for reducing cardiovascular risk.
The really interesting finding from the study was the lack of any large difference between those who did light or more vigorous exercise. This points to the more damaging effects of sitting down all day without any kind of activity.
Just getting up and walking for 2 minutes every 20 minutes. That's how easy it could be to ward off the damaging effects of remaining on our butts for long periods of time. That should be inspiration enough to get us all on our feet.


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The concept of greener Pakistan was introduced and pushed by General Musharaf by introducing CNG in Cars as alternative fuel which became as huge and effected fuel imports as well. Problem came when Gas production was short demand rose quite exceptionally. There was lack future planing by Mr. Musharraf Govt.
This time Nawaz govt. came with the idea of Hybrid cars in Pakistan which were already partially successful as elite had already adopted it some posh areas. In budget of 2013-2014 Government announced tax exception to enhance Hybrid card culture. After this directive Indus Motors is also planning to introduce hybrid cars officially.
Out dozen popular models in Japan only few were successful in Pakistan which includes Toyota Prius, Honda Civic Hybrid and Honda Insight only. There were other rare models which aren't really seen much. Cost of hybrid batteries remained main issue in Pakistan as their proper sale has not been started by any care manufacturers. Average battery runs arround 300,000 km but as most of cars will be used so we can expect half of run from them.
Toyota Prius
Prius is only popular hybrid car in Pakistan which is available in 1500 cc and 1800 cc refurbished models.
Price in Pakistan ranges from 12 lacs to 18 lacs.
Fuel average of Prius is 22 km per ltr.
Honda Insight
Honda Insight is another option available with rarely seen in market.
Price in Pakistan ranges from 16 lacs to 20 lacs.
Fuel average of Insight is 22+ km per ltr.
Honda Civic Hybrid
Honda Hybrid is another option available with very rarely seen in market with no real price condition as well. Civic Hybrid model didn't had any success so far.
Price in Pakistan is pretty much unknown to us. Fuel average of Civic hybrid is also 22+ km per ltr.


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Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
The Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) requests an Independent Medical Examination (IME) when they need an objective, third-party, expert medical opinion.
Independent Medical Examinations
IMEs ensure claim decisions are made using the best medical information available.
Physicians trained to perform IMEs are selected based on their expertise in a specific injury or illness.
If you're a claimant who has been referred for an IME:
- WCB informs you about your IME referral and gives you the information you need to select a physician from the IME Physician Roster with the appropriate specialty.
- You will have up to three days to notify WCB of your choice. The selection of the physician will depend on their availability as it is desirable to schedule the appointment within two weeks.
- The physician will review the history of your injury or illness and examine you. The IME physician does not provide treatment.
- A copy of the IME Physician's report will be sent to your family doctor and WCB.
An IME is typically a one-time assessment. The physician will be provided with any relevant reports from your treating physicians, including your family doctor.
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from the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland
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Rehearing DENIED.
Petition for Rehearing filed.
Petition DENIED.
Waiver of right of respondent Dyck-O'Neal, Inc. to respond filed.
Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due April 17, 2017)
Application (16A776) granted by The Chief Justice extending the time to file until April 22, 2017.
Application (16A776) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from February 21, 2017 to April 22, 2017, submitted to The Chief Justice.
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Mamata Banerjee demands President's Rule in West Bengal
Mamata Banerjee has once again demanded imposition of President's Rule in West Bengal to bring down a State government that had no respect for the women and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and the minorities.india Updated: Mar 14, 2007 15:04 IST
Five years after Keshpur killings, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee has once again demanded imposition of President's Rule in West Bengal to bring down a State government that had no respect for the women and Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and the minorities.
"This government and the CM have lost all rights to rule the State. I request the President to immediately intervene and sack this government. Constitution has a provision, which says when the women and the backward classes are unsafe in a State the Centre has the right to intervene. We have that situation here," said Mamata Banerjee.
"Buddha's police is attacking the women and grabbing the lands of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. We want Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to send a team and see with their own eyes what is happening in Bengal," added Mamata.
Mamata, who is leaving for Delhi on March 19, would raise this issue in Parliament. During her stay in the capital, Mamata would also seek appointment with President APJ Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. For, despite assurances from them, the CM has not kept his word and held meeting with Mamata to resolve the Singur crisis.
According to Mamata, women are unsafe in Bengal. She strongly criticised the attack on Trinamool women leaders on Tuesday morning at Chandipur in Nandigram by the CPI(M) cadres. Mamata said, women in Bengal, including her, are manhandled and badly beaten up by Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee's police for participating in democratic movements.
Mamata said people have lost their fundamental right to protect their lands, as this government was using the draconian 1894 Land Acquisition Act and the administration to forcibly acquire lands for industries.
"Things have reached such a stage that Haradhan Bag who did not want to give his land in Singur for setting up the Tata Motors plant committed suicide on Monday. Months before, a young girl was burnt alive in Singur for participating in movements against acquisition of lands in Singur," said Mamata. "If there is farmer suicide in Maharashtra, the PM rushes there, why can't he come here too."
Mamata argued that the Centre couldn't deny its responsibilities towards the States. "It is high time that Centre restrains the Left Front government in Bengal. Or else, there will be a civil war in Bengal. Buddha is heading for trouble by misusing his police and making provocative statements," Mamata alleged.
"The Parliament is in session and this issue must be immediately raised in the Lok Sabha. We want that government should come out with a comprehensive plan of action to ensure that the 1894 Land Acquisition Act is not misused. Also, the Centre should set up a commission for proper utilisation of land and protect the agricultural lands from being grabbed for setting up of industries," said Mamata.
An agitated Mamata said, the farmers' suicide is one problem in Bengal. No less important is the starvation deaths in the tea gardens of North Bengal. "Men and women are dying without food and some unable to bear the inhuman situation are committing suicides. But this State government is blind, it is doing nothing for them," said Mamata.
"This is a devil's government headed by an arrogant CM, who loves misusing the Sec 14 Cr PC to curtail democratic movements and activities of the Opposition parties. He has no right to rule. Centre should sack him," argued Mamata.
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*flashback January 2, 2007
location Houston, Texas
occupation babysitter to Tomato, my half-Texan, half-fairy niece
Our heroine is busy minding her own business, and Tomato's, eating pb&j sandwiches and left-overs from her fabulous "Ghetto Comfort Food" New Year's birthday party that she catered for her big sister et al. Treats included: double fried chicken, home-made mac& cheese lightly crusted, and double chocolate brownies.
Song: ooo wee, by Mark Ronson featuring all-time favorite Nate Dogg
Ooo ooo weeeee....
[4:32:04PM] A: ma dove sei????
I had forgotten about the special yet highly annoying ringtone that I knighted A's phone number with over a year ago. In fact, I had forgotten about A.
Ooo ooo weeeee....
la la la la la la la la la (the annoying part that I love sung by Nate Dogg)
A, squealing: "Ricordi il CD che mi hai regalato?"
Remember the CD you gave me?
Moi: "No."
A a bit whiney, "Siiiiii. Quel gruppo che canta in Spagnolo.... los super qualcosa...."
Yes you do, the spanish group, los super somethings....
Moi scratches head, "oh, Los Super Elegantes, si"
The disk I had been looking for just before I had left for Houston.
I assumed it had leaped into the void.
....lo stavo cercando l'altro giorno. Sai che e' stato molto difficile a trovarlo.
Un gruppo indie..."
i was looking for it the other day.
You know that was hard to find, its an indie--
A cuts me off, "Basta. Non l'hai perso. Mel'hai regalato."
Enough. You didn't lose it. You gave it to me.
I am confused-- I gave my very favorite hard to find CD of Los Super Elegantes to A??
A is emphatic. "Siiii. Ce l'ho con me. Sto con Marco in macchina, stiamo tornando a Roma da Cortina e tuo CD non funziona piu. Melo trovi un'altro? E se c'e un nuovo album, compralo."
Yess, I have it. I am with Marco heaing back to Rome from Cortina and your disk doesn't work. Can you get me another one? And if there is a new album, buy it as well.
Tomato grabs the phone and hangs up. Someone had to do it.
*flashforward May 28, 2007
location Rome, Italy
occupation Art fan
I swing by the American Academy's Open Studios and fall in love with some rainbow glowing paintings by Manfredi Beninati an artist from Palermo whose girlfriend happens to be in a band from LA.
Moi, curious, "Nice paintings. Which band?"
Manfredi, "Ummm, Los Super Elegantes....Do you know them?"
[8:05:01PM] Moi: ho appena incontrato Los Super Elegantes! Ricordi il gruppo del CD che mi ha rubato?
I just met Los Super Elegantes. Remember the group from the CD that you stole from me?


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As we prepare for a month of April showers and the promise of May flowers in a few weeks, celebrities are starting to rock floral prints like no tomorrow. Most recently, actress Emily Blunt was spotted wearing this ladylike ensemble. Although she is wearing a vibrant flowery frock, the 35-year-old A Quiet Place star manages to look anything but garden variety!
Blunt is a gorgeous sight in this airy, mid-length number with its splashy red, blue and yellow pattern. Meanwhile, the beautiful blonde has paired her frock with a three-quarter-length wool camel coat which features oversized bell sleeves and a textured lapel. For a finishing touch, her strappy red heels lend a girlish touch to her look of the day.
If you are looking to jump into April fashion, try taking your cues from Blunt herself. With her refreshing and colourful spring dress paired with a classic topper, the star proves that springtime florals are always a chic choice.
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Senior pitcher Hannah Harris pitched a no-hitter to help the Chargers (18-2 overall, 8-1 in league) defeat the Dons at Santa Barbara 11-0 in this Channel League match up.
Going into the game, Harris knew she was not going to take the Dons lightly.
"I just pitched the best I could and I was really focusing on hitting my spots and making my pitches move," said Harris. "I could finally relax once the last out was called."
Junior catcher Haley Peterson helped the Chargers offensively by going 3-for-4 at the plate and driving in 4 RBI's. Freshman third baseman Kai Uyesaka and junior right-fielder Cassie Davis also recorded an RBI a piece.
The Chargers, who are reigning CIF academic and softball champions, are currently ranked 3rd in the CIF Division 4 standings, 47th in all of California, and 134th nationally.
The Chargers play Camarillo at home on Wednesday, April 25, and finish up the series against the Dons at home on Thursday, April 26.


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For more than 7 years Hand2Mouth Theatre has been thinking and dreaming of a project inspired by the musical legacy and remarkable songwriting of Portland legend Elliott Smith. Finally, with great joy, its time to announce our co-production with Third Angle New Music is just around the corner. A Fond Farewell is the last piece in our Portland Trilogy; new works that celebrate three of Portland's greatest artists. It began with Ursula K. Le Guin, went through Old Portland to meet with Gus Van Sant and finds a conclusion in the music of Elliott Smith, next month.
Be sure to learn more about what exactly this new artform is that we will be unveiling; the 'Composed Concert', and help us spread the word, there are only two shows after all this work. And if you can, please help us with the last piece of fundraising by checking out our kickstarter for the project.
We are seeking community support and energy to meet the $7500 of our funding needs; to pay for the venue, artists fees, costuming and high-end lighting. Your support also allows us to hire teens as interns, in partnership with homeless provider Outside In, and donate tickets to community partners.
We have put together an incredible lineup of donation rewards to share with you in appreciation for your support. Items include: film screening tickets, Liberty CBD products, CDs and LPs of the music from the production, and much more!
It's only together, that we will create this one-of-a-kind event; staging bold interpretations of Smith's greatest songs to celebrate a unique Portland icon.


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See you on the sidewalk...
From the desk of Dr. Erik S. Vose… We've all seen those people…in fact, we've all BEEN those people. I'm referring to that person shuffling past you on the street who looks like they have just been plucked from a dunk tank or hosed down with a fire hose and then left out in the cold to turn into a human popsicle…minus the stick. The anguish is visible in their facial expression, their short, stiff strides make them look like they are working way too hard to be moving so slowly, and their shoulders held so high it seems as though they are attempting to listen very closely to whispers from their shoulders. Every muscle in their body is on the brink of explosion. They are cold.
The problem with this is when you are tense, your circulation decreases and you are actually making it tougher for your body to warm itself. The best thing to stay warm in the cold temperatures is to keep moving and stay loose, and a brisk walk is a great way to do that. It is good for your heart, a lot easier to do on those messy sidewalks than running and is a great mode of transportation.
Here are some helpful tips to gear up for a nice walk in the cold.
1. Dress in layers—it takes about 15-20 minutes for your body to warm up when it is cold outside, so you want to be able to take off layers if you get too warm. A great sequence of layers is a light insulation layer, a mid-weight layer and a fleece covering. A down vest is a great way to keep your core temperature up on those really cold days and of course, don't forget a mid-weight glove and hat combo.
2. Wear clothes and jackets that aren't constrictive—although it may be nice and comfortable to wear a jacket that is a close cousin of the sleeping bag, make sure that your clothing doesn't restrict your natural walking motion.
3. Find a good boot—make sure that you have a boot on that will give you proper support and will keep your feet dry. Hiking boots are great for this.
4. Avoid cotton—cotton absorbs water and sweat, and the last thing you want when you are out in the cold his to have damp clothing.
5. Get some "chains" for your feet—if it is snowy and icy outside, that is no reason to stop walking, you can get traction for your boots much like the chains for your car.
6. Use a good shell—if it is particularly windy or snowy outside a weatherproof shell on top of your fleece layer is a must.
7. Use a backpack—instead of carrying one or two bulky hand bags, why not let your arms swing and put all of your gear in a backpack.
8. Pay attention to your body—make sure that as you cruise along the streets, you are walking smoothly. A great way to check in with yourself is to start with your face. If you are feeling tension in your face, chances are you have tension in other areas of your body. It isn't always easy to do walking face first into the wind, but it can be done. Make a game out of it with yourself….
9. Drink plenty of water—in the winter it is easier to get dehydrated. Even if you aren't sweating, you are still loosing fluids while you are walking and a lot of the heat we use in our homes tends to dry us out too.
10. Enjoy yourself—as in everything in life, if you take the opportunity to clear your mind and find the good in your situation, good things happen… and who doesn't like that?
So hopefully I will see you on the sidewalk and think to myself "wow, that person looks so comfortable"…
Have a great walk and stay warm!
Erik S. Vose D.C.
Doctor of Chiropractic
Erik Vose is a Board Certified Chiropractor in Massachusetts. He holds a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic West in California and a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology from the University of Colorado. After earning his doctorate degree, Erik received two years of additional chiropractic and sports therapy training in Walnut Creek, CA. Erik is a member of the Massachusetts Chiropractic Society and the American Chiropractic Association.
Dr. Vose treats patients for a range of conditions from sports injuries to chronic pain by focusing on the entire musculoskeletal system. Erik combines soft tissue therapy with ultrasound, electric stimulation, stretching, and chiropractic adjustments. He is proficient in the diagnosis and treatment of extremity injuries as well as those associated with the spine. Erik develops comprehensive treatment plans that focus on both alleviating symptoms and helping his patients achieve optimal strength and well-being.


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A medical consent form template is a template of a medical consent form in which it is used for approving the agreement related to the advance care that might be taken for the patient. It refers to the approval letter that should be agreed by the patient if in case some advance treatments are required to be performed. In addition, the patient should be aware for its consequences as well as its conditions. The medical consent form is emerged usually when the patient requires performing surgery or other further treatments. The template of the medical consent letter is generally as follows.
- Patient's personal details
One most essential thing to fill up any forms is providing the personal information including this medical consent form. It requires providing the patient's full name, detail address, phone number, age, and date of birth.
- Details of patient's medical problem
Giving a statement about the details of patient's medical problem is necessary to take further steps. It might require the patient to perform a medical assessment or medical examination to be able to know the advance details of his physical problems.
- Doctor's diagnosis according to the physical problems
The doctor should provide the diagnosis of diseases that the patient has.
- Treatments performed
The treatments that have been performed are also required to be provided in which it aims to give information related to the patient's medical record.
- Medical intervention
It aims to let the patient know what treatments and medical intervention he will encounter so that the patient can assess and be prepared.
- Risks of performing the medical intervention
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One essential thing that should be provided in a medical consent form template is the risks that the patient encounters by performing the medical intervention. It helps the patient to consider whether he agrees or not for doing the medical intervention.
- Advantages of performing the medical intervention
After providing the risks, it is also important to let the patient know the advantages he has if he wishes to perform the medical intervention. This might help the patient to consider the agreement.
- Possible alternative for the intervention
The doctor might have thought the available alternatives in case the patient decides not to take the medical intervention.
There is one other different clinical consent template free. It is assigned for children since they are considered to be incapable of taking decisions. In response to that reason, their parents or other relatives will be in responsible to give the agreement. Thus, there are no many differences between the general or adult medical consent form and the children one. One thing that differs for children, it requires representative to be in responsible for performing any further treatments.
Therefore, by completing a medical consent form template, it helps the patients to consider whether they wish to get any medical interventions or not. They have right to refuse performing the medical intervention if they think it is not necessary or they do not agree considering the risks they might encounter.


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A New Year, a New Country. Brass for Africa in Rwanda!
We are delighted to announce that a BfA teaching and Monitoring and Evaluation team arrived in Kigali, Rwanda today to start a pilot music and lifeskills training programme in partnership with Root Foundation Rwanda. The Root Foundation provide personal education development to street children and vulnerable youth in the city.
"We are so excited to have this partnership with BfA, it is going to help the children to mature in a balanced way. The music is going to help them in their academics and also it will be an honour to have a brass band in Rwanda!" says Patrick Kiruhura, Co founder and Legal Representative, Root Foundation
Dieudonne who attends the centre says "I want to learn how to play a brass instrument and after sometime I can play for my family and friends, I am so happy to have this happening to us at Root Foundation"
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Casino construction moving smoothly
Construction on the new casino in Chatham is progressing ahead of schedule, say company officials.
Located at the corner of Richmond Street and Keil Drive, the building is now enclosed for winter work, with the outer shell and roofing completed, along with temporary heating and electrical.
"Work can now proceed internally, relatively immune to the challenges of winter," said Rob Mitchell, director of communications and public affairs for Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd.
"Extreme weather conditions could potentially still impact progress – but now that the building has been enclosed this can largely be avoided."
Mitchell said ductwork is also proceeding, as is plumbing rough-ins and servicing for water and sewage.
Concrete has been poured for two of the three main areas of flooring so far, he added.
"To date there have not been any real challenges," he said. "What challenges there have been have been mostly weather-related, heavy rains for a period of time in the fall."
The $36-million Cascades-branded facility will be 45,000 square feet and could provide as many as 200 new jobs. There will be two restaurants: The Buffet, and MATCH Eatery & Public House.
The casino will feature 333 slot machines and 10 gaming tables, roughly twice the gaming space as the Dresden facility, which will remain open with no transfer of staff until the new casino is completely finished, Mitchell said.
Gateway has aimed for a grand opening in the middle of this year, with the date to be determined.
"We are approximately two months ahead of schedule in the progress of the construction and are extremely pleased that the construction has proceeded so smoothly without incident," Mitchell said.
There will be local job fairs for recruitment purposes closer to the opening date, he added, as well as a training period for new staff.
"Particularly for table games – currently 10 are proposed – table games are very labour-intensive and require specific training, as you can imagine," he said, listing poker, baccarat, blackjack and roulette as examples.
Training will occur on and off-site before the opening.


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I was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, New York and graduated Penn State with a degree in Information Sciences and Technology.
My interest in photography began when I was about 11 years old and has been a constant source of enjoyment and relaxation for me over the years. I worked as a freelancer for the Associated Press in high school and sold my work at various venues and art shows around Saratoga growing up. Since graduating college, my full-time career has been at a local software company (currently serving as their Chief Software Innovation Officer), but I'm constantly looking to grow my skills as a photographer and expand my business in my spare time. I'm a self proclaimed tech geek, and in addition to the artistic nature of the craft, enjoy the technical and engineering aspects of cameras and lenses as well.
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This Hop is amazing. Ladies you have done a amazing job. Thank you all the way to a galaxy far far away.ReplyDelete
darh is my fav, love itReplyDelete
LOVE your Projects Roberta :-)ReplyDelete
OMG!!! So Cute!!!!!!!!!!!!ReplyDelete
Seeing all this candy is making me hungry.ReplyDelete
Great projects! Thanks for sharing!!ReplyDelete
An Ewok woohoo. Was always my favourite from childhood and you have done a wonderful job.ReplyDelete
love all the filesReplyDelete
Both are so stinkin' cute! :)ReplyDelete
- Mel
great little projectsReplyDelete
Can't wait to give these a go!!ReplyDelete
thank you for sharing
Very clever - thank youReplyDelete
Love these tube creations!!ReplyDelete
Oh oh i loooove darth Vader. i know what i will be making for fathers day, Thanks for sharing, both creations are wonderful!ReplyDelete
Awesome work!ReplyDelete
Great files, love them, thank youReplyDelete
Especially loving Lego VadarReplyDelete
Very cute...love them all!ReplyDelete
Wow! Love your projects and the files are just gorgeous.ReplyDelete
thanks for sharingReplyDelete
Kim Kirkham
Love Love Love Ewoks!ReplyDelete
Love lego Vander! my 6 year old is sooooooo excited!ReplyDelete
Wow! I really love this two. Beautiful work.ReplyDelete
totally love theseReplyDelete
I have plans for gifts already! BrilliantReplyDelete
Awesome job! Thank you for sharing.ReplyDelete
These are so cute! Love this Vader and the Ewok is adorable.ReplyDelete
I love these especially Dark Vader!ReplyDelete
Love your work...ReplyDelete
So cute - great projects.ReplyDelete
Love both of your projects.ReplyDelete
Very cute.
Vader and Ewok adorable!ReplyDelete
Super cute, I love them. You did a wonderful jobReplyDelete
Thank you this is so coolReplyDelete
These are both great! Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
thank you xxxReplyDelete
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My heart is melting with these adorable projects! Thank you for sharing!ReplyDelete
I love both these projects thanks for the inspiration.ReplyDelete
great idea with the bottle holder gotta make this one for sureReplyDelete
How cute!! Great jobReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 4, 2014 at 6:49 AM
Awesome job. So cute.ReplyDelete
Love Lego Vader! So cute!ReplyDelete
Love them both, but I especially love the darth vader. My son would LOSE his mind if I created him something with him... TFS :)ReplyDelete
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Adorable mini drink holder...love these files ;) ;)ReplyDelete
love, love, love.....lego vader and ewok are too cute.ReplyDelete
OMG I love these! so cute!ReplyDelete
Love the ewok, and darth too.ReplyDelete
My DD is a huge Star Wars Fan and is going to love these.ReplyDelete
Such cute projects... dont know where to start.. LOVE that bottle holder with Darth..but that Ewok is too flipping cute!!ReplyDelete
ROBERTA!!! This is SUPER awesome!!! I LOVE both of these projects!!! But I must say the Ewok is my fav! They are just TOOOO cute!!! Great job girl!!!ReplyDelete
love that darth vader! you did a great job!ReplyDelete
Seriously cute.ReplyDelete
Lego Darth Vader and an Ewok, these are too stinking cute!!ReplyDelete
OMG so cuteReplyDelete
Way cute...awesome job!ReplyDelete
Wonderful projects! I really like the Darth Vader idea for Father's Day!ReplyDelete
This is awesome!!!! Love Darth Vader!!!!ReplyDelete
OMG. Love these. Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
OMG!!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE these!!ReplyDelete
These are my favorite projects so far. Fantastic job. Thanks so much.ReplyDelete
Beautiful job, great projectsReplyDelete
love the ewok!ReplyDelete
I think these two will get the most use! Thank you!ReplyDelete
These are so adorable!ReplyDelete
Lego Vader is awesome!!! ThanksReplyDelete
I love both of them! Thanks!ReplyDelete
Never thought of doing a mini bottle holder!ReplyDelete
Can't wait to use theseReplyDelete
Both are adorable Roberta!!! Lee-Ann :)ReplyDelete
Fabulous projects, Roberta. The Ewok is precious but who does love Darth Vader.ReplyDelete
Your Ewok is adorable!ReplyDelete
I'm going to be making these next weekend!!ReplyDelete
These are darling!!! Great job!!ReplyDelete
yay, love lego vader how stinkin cute! and the ewok is just precious tooReplyDelete
My favorite!!!ReplyDelete
way adorable! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
I am loving this hop, very talented ladies, so clever, great job, love your project, thanks for sharing...firstname.lastname@example.com
- AnonymousMay 4, 2014 at 8:22 AM
Love these such talent I have seen today :) Makes me wanna get crafty and inky :)ReplyDelete
I love ewoks, that one is so cute. The lego vader is perfect for all the legoland trips my family makes.ReplyDelete
Love it :) love the hop, such talent :)ReplyDelete
perfect for all my star war geeky friends and young ones. can't wait to make cards for them.ReplyDelete
Great use of the Star War files. Can't wait to use them to send my friends that are Star War fan fanatics.ReplyDelete
You guys are so talented! Darth Vader has never looked better!! :)ReplyDelete
fantastic party treatReplyDelete
These are just the best ever, great great job.ReplyDelete
Both projects are so cute!ReplyDelete
So cute--love the mini bottle holder-- so stinkin' cute!!!!ReplyDelete
Great projects!ReplyDelete
Just went to see the Lego movie with Son and grand daughter, She will love making Darth Vader for him for Fathers Day. Thank you for sharing!ReplyDelete
eeeek so darn cute. i love the projects. vader and the ewok are cuteReplyDelete
great job love itReplyDelete
Love love love it!ReplyDelete
Hee! Both of these are so cute! The 'best father' sentiment is just too funny! Great job :)ReplyDelete
I just love coming here to your blog because I know I am always loving what I am going to see, but these came out awesome my friend thanks so much for sharing your awesome projects todayReplyDelete
That ewok is the cutest flippin thing I've seen yet!!!! Darth Vader is incredible, love them both!ReplyDelete
Stephanie Doty
I adore that ewokReplyDelete
My first time seeing the mini bottle holder and I love what you did with it!ReplyDelete
Such darling projectsReplyDelete
Love it...........great job!ReplyDelete
So Cute!!!ReplyDelete
LOVE IT!!! Great job RobertaReplyDelete
I already commented, but I wanna make sure my name matches and its not letting me edit :pReplyDelete
Junia Keila
So cute! Love your projects! Thanks!ReplyDelete
LOVE your blog!!!! started with the hop (fantastic) and kept on scrolling!!ReplyDelete
I'm loving both of your adorable projects. The vader one is so perfect for father's day and who can resist that cute ewok??ReplyDelete
TTFN from a new follower
Your Lego Vader drink carrier and Ewok treat holder are great! May the 4th be with you!ReplyDelete
Awesome projects. I love the cut file boxes that you also chose to showcase.ReplyDelete
Thank you very cuteReplyDelete
Super awesome projects!!!ReplyDelete
Ewok is my youngest daughters favorite!! I love it.ReplyDelete
Both treat sets are AWESOME! My favorite is that cute little Ewok!ReplyDelete
Oh my gosh!! Love these--they are so cute :)ReplyDelete
adorable...love them bothReplyDelete
WOW! Nice projects!ReplyDelete
So cute, I love Lego Vader, and Ewok is just awesome, I also like the minibottle, become your follower since yesterday.ReplyDelete
So cute! Love the lego vaderReplyDelete
I will definitely be following you. Nice projects.ReplyDelete
So so creative! Love Darth!ReplyDelete
What a great display of gift holdersReplyDelete
I love that Ewok!! He is so stinking cute!ReplyDelete
Amazing ewok and vader, some awesome projects could be made with these files, thanks, you are so talentedReplyDelete
Thank you for sharing your creations with us.ReplyDelete
These are both AMAZING Roberta!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE them!ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing and May the 4th Be With You :)
Love both of your projects really cute!!ReplyDelete
They are so cuteReplyDelete
Creative you are :)ReplyDelete
I love your Darth Vader! May the fourth be with you!ReplyDelete
Again, another 3-D project done very well.ReplyDelete
Anyone would love to get this gift.
These are so stinkin cute!!! I LOVE that Ewok!!! Great designs!ReplyDelete
awesome tyReplyDelete
Such awesome projects!ReplyDelete
These are both so cute!! Love itReplyDelete
These are so cuteReplyDelete
Adorable files! TFS!!!ReplyDelete
Muchas gracias :)ReplyDelete
Omg love them bothReplyDelete
Your dad is going to LOVE Lego Vader!! EwoK is adorable also!!!ReplyDelete
Your projects are great! Can't wait to get them!ReplyDelete
Thanks!! This is so cuteReplyDelete
My fav so far. Very cute!ReplyDelete
Ok I'm loving these my favorite too!!.....so farReplyDelete
I thinbk these are the best so far, you are all so cleverReplyDelete
These are wonderful, Thank you for sharing with us.ReplyDelete
Very cute projects! Love them both!!ReplyDelete
these are both great!ReplyDelete
Both are very cute! Thanks!ReplyDelete
Awesome projects! Love!ReplyDelete
I love your Darth Vader!ReplyDelete
You are so talented! Love your projects! Thanks for the fun hop!ReplyDelete
Super thank you!ReplyDelete
Oh my goodness I just love these!!!! Awesome projects :)ReplyDelete
So much cuteness.ReplyDelete
Lego Star Wars. That is awesome.ReplyDelete
Too cute for words!ReplyDelete
so excited..:)ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 4, 2014 at 10:50 AM
Such a cute take on Star Wars! Luv the project!ReplyDelete
Kim S
Too cute!!!ReplyDelete
So cute love vaderReplyDelete
more candy tube ideas!! I am a happy crafter.ReplyDelete
I love the ewok! he's adorable!ReplyDelete
♥it thank youReplyDelete
So cute! I cant wait to use that ewok!ReplyDelete
So Stinkin' CUTE!!! I love them Both!!! This blog hop is awesome! You ladies have done great! ❤ ❤ ❤ReplyDelete
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A team of scientists have found the exact structure of a tiny molecular motor using microwaves. The nano-machine consists of just a single molecule, made up of 27 carbon and 20 hydrogen atoms (C27H20). Like a macroscopic motor it has a stator and a rotor, connected by an axle.
The artificial molecular motor was synthesized by the team of Dutch Nobel laureate Ben Feringa from the University of Groningen. He was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize in Chemistry together with Jean-Pierre Sauvage from the University of Strasbourg and Sir Fraser Stoddart from the Northwestern University in the US for the design and synthesis of molecular machines.
The functional performance of such nano-machines clearly emerges from their unique structural properties. To better understand and optimize molecular machinery it is important to know their detailed structure and how this structure changes during key mechanical steps, preferably under conditions in which the system is not perturbed by external influences.
The rotary motor investigated here holds great promise for quite a few applications. Chemists are all abuzz about this molecule and try to connect it with a range of other molecules. When activated by light, the nano-machine operates through consecutive photochemical and thermal steps, completing a half turn. A second trigger then forces the motor into completing a full turn, returning to its starting position.
Such an activation by light is ideal as it provides a non-invasive and highly localized means to remotely activate the motor. It could be used, for instance, as an efficient motor function that can be integrated with a drug, establishing control over its action and release it at a precisely targeted spot in the body: the light-activated drugs of the future. But also applications like light-activated catalysis and transmission of motion at the molecular level to the macroscopic world come to mind. For such applications it is important to understand the motor molecule's exact structure and how it works in detail.
The atomic make-up of the motor molecule had been investigated before with X-rays. For the X-ray analysis the molecules had to be grown into crystals first. The crystals then diffract the X-rays in a characteristic way, and from the resulting diffraction pattern the arrangement of atoms can be calculated. In contrast, the scientists investigated free floating, isolated molecules in a gas. This way they can see the molecule as it is, free from any external influences like solvents or bindings.
In order to determine their structure, the free-floating molecules had to be exposed to a resonant microwave field. They used an electromagnetic field to orient the molecules all in the same direction in a coherent way and then recorded their relaxation when the field is switched off. This reveals the so-called rotational constants of the molecule, which in turn gives accurate information about its structural arrangement.
This analysis of this so-called microwave spectroscopy is not straightforward. In the case of the motor molecule, the scientists had to match more than 200 lines of the spectrum and compare their numbers with simulations from quantum chemistry calculations. Regarding the number of atoms, the molecular motor currently is the largest molecule whose structure has been solved with microwave spectroscopy.
In order to float the molecules in the microwave chamber, they had to be heated to 180 degrees Celsius before being cooled down rapidly to minus 271 degrees. Heating made some of the motors fall apart, breaking at the axle. This way the scientists could see the rotor and the stator independently of each other, confirming their structures. This also provides them with some hint about the mechanism via which it falls apart.
The final analysis indicates some small deviations from the structure determined with X-rays, where the molecules are interacting with each other in a crystal. This shows that the structure of the motor is unmistakably affected by its environment. Even more importantly, the microwave technique opens the possibility to study the dynamics of the motor molecule. The rotor goes through an intermediate state that lasts about three minutes – long enough to be investigated with microwave spectroscopy. The researchers are already planning such investigations from which they hope to learn in detail how the molecular motor works.
This work has been performed at DESY and the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter in Hamburg, with strong involvement from the Universities of Amsterdam and Groningen in the Netherlands. The Hamburg Centre for Ultrafast Imaging and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation supported this work.


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I woke up feeling horrible.
I was having nightmares.
I don't know which is worse the reality or staying asleep.
Nothing has changed around me but myself.
There is no cause or reason to trigger the way I feel.
I am how I feel, which is despair…
I usually do what I am supposed to do, but today, I could not bring myself to do anything.
I didn't want to go out ,eat, or breathes..
I feel anxiety… I feel hopeless for the future…
I am just so scared to know how many days I would have to go through like this.
Waiting for the sun going down.
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I saw Wonder Woman last night, and I really liked it. And I hate superhero movies, generally. Here are some reasons I liked it. No spoilers.
Growing up fat but athletic (yeah) and not pretty, Femininity has never been a place I belong, if you will. If women in movies are strong and athletic and pretty, they're also sad and damaged. This has never really motivated me to want to relate to women superheroes. I've never related to a woman character in a movie before and i'm not sure if i necessarily do to any in Wonder Woman either, but it has definitely struck me differently.
In my upcoming NetFlakes podcast on The Fifth Element I talk about the portrayal of strong women as being strong insofar as they are sexy, and that once their strength eclipses their sexiness, their womanhood is erased entirely. (This is especially interesting in a movie about a creature that is actually genderless in regards to the concept of the gender binary but stay tuned for the podcast for more on that.)
Fifth Element Case in point: the idea of this woman pretending to be our hero's wife is a joke because despite being strong and capable, she is not sexy. Therefore she might as well not be a woman.
One of my criticisms of Wonder Woman was that I didn't see enough buff warriors but clearly they were there but too briefly. Obviously these women are still beautiful and supposed to look beautiful, but they look unlike other "strong" women superheroines. They're beefier. And they're also happy to be beefier. (I really want the Amazons to have their own movie so these women can have more screen time.)
So the body diversity is better, but can always improve. But what struck me even more was that these characters are proud to be strong. They're kind and compassionate and just happy.
Diana is unlike all other women superheroes I know of in that she isn't angry or damaged, and her attractiveness doesn't come from being damaged or needing emotional saving despite being physically capable.
Diana's male counterparts quickly realize she's the far more capable fighter and never demean her for it. Her romantic interest respects her; he isn't waiting to show her that she needs him in order to establish a power imbalance in his favour. And Etta, the plus-size non-Amazonian woman, doesn't resent her for being beautiful or strong or capable. They establish a friendship, not a rivalry. This is because Diana is written to be happy, kind, and compassionate, instead of the usual woman superhero schtick.
In every other superhero movie I've seen, the strong and capable woman must also be unhappy. Her strength comes from a traumatic past. I don't want to pity the circumstances that drove a woman to be strong and capable. All that says is that once a man takes care of her, she can quit this life she never wanted. Diana was raised amongst a loving family who helped her become strong and capable and let her choose her destiny and follow her own path. This is way, way way too rare amongst women characters in action movies. Strong women are always strong out of necessity because of trauma and often talk about how they wish their lives were different. Except Diana and the Amazons. Diana chooses to fight when staying home would have been easier. No other woman superhero in a movie that I know of gets to choose. Being proud of strength, choosing her own life direction, and acting instead of reacting are elements that are far too seldom (if ever) equated with femininity in popular media. I talk about this lack of agency in women superheroes in my The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo podcast. Reacting to harm isn't the same as choosing to fight.
Wonder Woman is proud to be and chooses to be strong;
Other women superheroes are strong because something sad happened to them;
More women characters with the agency to choose to be strong without having to be sad/damaged or sexually useful, please.


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My next show will be at Gallery1988 which is based on the Black Rabbit of Inle, a character from the novel Watership Down. The show is curated by Greg Simkins and the lineup is insane. There are so many artists involved who I have looked up to even way before I got into showing at galleries. A big thanks to Greg for the invite.
Here is my piece "Shady":
It's been a while since I have painted a tree and I've never painted a rabbit before, so I really enjoyed painting this one up. Got some clouds back on the canvas as well. I will be attending the show tomorrow night, and I hear many of the artists involved will be too. Come out an make it if you can! Check out this crazy good list:
Aaron Jasinski, Adam Hathorn, Alex Garcia, Alex Pardee, Amanda Louise Spayd, Amy Sol, Angry Woebots, Annie Owens, Anthony Ausgang, Anthony Filo, Attaboy, Audrey Kawasaki, Augor, Axis, Beast Brothers, Bob Dob, Brandi Milne, Brian Colin, Brian Despain, Buff Monster, Camilla d'Ericco, Carrie Ann Baade, Charles Wish, Chase Tafoya, Chet Zar, Chris "Devious" Gliebe, Chris Ryniak, Christian Rex van Minnen, Colin Christian, D. Ross Scribe, Dabs & Myla, Dan May, Dan Quintana, Daniel Danger, Dave Correia, Dave Flores ATC, Dave Pressler, David Choong Lee, Deph, Dytch 66, Eric Merrill, Eric White, Fred Harper, George Thompson, Graham Curran, Greg "Craola" Simkins, Gris Grimly, Gunnar, Haste, Jason Daquino, Jason Limon, Jason Maloney, JAW Cooper, Jean Labourdette (Turf One), Jeff McMillan, Jeff Soto, Jeffery Page, Jen Lobo, Jenny Mollen-Biggs, Jeral Tidwell, Jeremy Fish, Jeremy Sutton, Jersey Joe Rime, Jesse Smith, Joe Capobianco, Joe Hahn, Joe Ledbetter, Joe Vaux, Johnny KMNDZ Rodriguez, Johnny Vampotna, Jon Beinart, Jordan Buckley, Josh Keyes, Joshua Clay, Kevin Knight, Kevin Dickinson, Kevin Peterson, Kris Lewis, Logan Hicks, Luke Chueh, Lyte, Man One, Mark Bodnar, Martin Whitfooth, Matthew Bone, Maxx 242, McEvoy & Rodriguez, Meggs, Mia Araujo, Michael Page, Michel Gagne´, Mike Mitchell, Mike Stilkey, Misha, Miss Mindy, Molly Crabapple, Naoto Hattori, Nate Van Dyke, Nathan Pearce, Natoe, Neko, Nicholas Charles, Nicnak, Nome Edonna, Peekaboo Monster, Persue'/BunnyKitty, Peter Gronquist, Poor Al, Rabodiga, Rask Opticon, Retna, Revok, Robert Bowen, Roland Tamayo, Ron English, Rory Keating, Sam Flores, Sas Christian, Scott Belcastro, Sergio Hernandez, Shaun Kasl Singer, Shawn Barber, Skinner, Skot Olsen, Sram, Steven Daily, Tara McPherson, Thomas Lynch III, Tim Hendricks, Tomi Monstre, Tony Curanaj, Travie McCoy, Travis Louie, Tyke Witnes, Vic Back, Werk, Yosuke Ueno, Zoso
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October 20, 2016 Read this fun recap of WISP's Women, Wisdom, & Wine Happy Hour event from first-time WISP attendee, Mansi Thakar.
Hacking Fun in Las Vegas
Security Innovation Partners with Women in Security and Privacy for a Night of Fun & Education
June 27, 2016 Security Innovation became a proud sponsor of Women in Security and Privacy (WISP), a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives that promotes the development, advancement, and inclusion of women in the Security and Privacy industry. To officially launch the sponsorship, Security Innovation ran their CMD+CTRL Web Hackathon, a fun and interactive "find the vulnerabilities" game that teaches the importance of effective website security and secure coding habits at last week's WISP event.
I Took One of San Francisco's "Weirdest" Classes, Lockpicking for Ladies
June 27, 2016 Kristin Parke knows not to play with handcuffs unless she has a key within easy reach. Kristin, a security consultant and alumna of Hackbright Academy (a software-engineering school for women), was one of 60 women to attend a lockpicking workshop in San Francisco put on by Women in Security and Privacy (WISP). In addition to Kristin, a white-hat hacker and penetration tester by day, I met law students, professionals and techies while learning about delay mechanisms and lock design at the one-day workshop that SFGate dubbed one of the weirdest classes in the Bay Area.


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Stockton, CA
Gerard Esker
May 14, 1917 - July 21, 2012
Gerard C. Esker died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, July 21, 2012, at Meadowood in Stockton.
Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, Gerard and his wife Catherine were married July 26, 1941, and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in 2011 in the company of their loving family. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII, and moved to Stockton in 1948. A well-respected life insurance agent in Stockton for well over 40 years, Gerry, as he was known to his family and friends, served countless families and multiple generations in the local area with caring, humor and integrity. He dedicated himself in service to his beloved St. Bernadette's Roman Catholic parish, the Stockton chapter of the Serra Club, and the Knights of Columbus, and in 1975 was recognized by Rome as a Knight of the Holy Sepulchre. Gerry and Catherine resided at O'Connor Woods since 2003.
He is survived by wife Catherine, brother Carl Esker Jr. of Ohio, daughter Donna K. Steer (Gary) of Lincoln, California, son Gerard Charles Esker (Bonnie) of Lincoln, and son Joseph L. Esker of Albany, Oregon, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and a large extended family. We will miss his helpful nature and generosity, his sparkling blue eyes and sweet smile.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 26, from 1 pm to 5 pm at DeYoung Memorial Chapel, 7676 Shoreline Drive, Stockton. A
Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 pm on Friday, July 27, at St. Catherine's Chapel at O'Connor Woods, 3400 Wagner Heights Road, Stockton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests gifts be made to Hospice of San Joaquin or St. Mary's Interfaith Community Services.


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Maple (Sugar Maple)
A common domestic hardwood with very tight dense grain, maple ranges from white to pale yellow when finished. It is very strong and durable.
Black cherry
A very common domestic hardwood, popular in American furniture. Cherry lasers with very high contrast and changes from pink when cut to deep dark brown over time.
Black walnut
Black walnut is among the darkest domestic species of hardwood. It can range from tan to deep chocolate in color and is widely used in elegant work.
Claro Walnut
A base tone similar to Black Walnut, Claro is known for having a wilder figure and being peppered with streaks of color. It is one of the few native California hardwoods to be harvested commercially.
Pine refers to many related species of American soft woods, and varies widely in color and hardness by region. Usually pale yellow to white brown it is soft and has strong growth rings and knot holes.
Doug Fir
Along with pine, fir is commonly used in construction and is one of the most widely used and most affordable domestic species. Usually light brown with clear growth rings, it is fairly soft.
Red Alder
Alder is a very common and affordable domestic hardwood. It is a favorite of laserists as well because it burns very dark, creating high contrast engravings.
European Beech
Very tight, clear grain with an even light brown tone. Beech is very commonly used in modern European furniture and interior design.
Red oak
Red oak is by far among the most popular woods used in American furniture and interiors. It is affordable, strong, and has a classic wood grain pattern with clear growth rings and open pores.
White oak - flatsawn
White oak is very popular for interior design. It is pale yellow when oiled, and when cut with the grain (flat sawn) it displays clear growth rings and has many open pores.
White oak - quartersawn
White oak is very popular for interior design. It is pale yellow when oiled, and when cut against the grain (quartersawn) it displays "ray fleck," shiny irridescent patches.
A unique and striking lace-like grain pattern, Lacewood is pricey but makes a nice accent to many projects. When polished the flakes can be almost irridescent.
Ranging from jet black to very dark brown, ebony is one of the most prized exotic woods in the world. It is very dense and difficult to cut on the laser.
Monkey Pod
Despite its funny name, Monkey pod is a beautiful wood. Known for a wild figure and heartwood, many pieces resemble brown marble. It is a tropical species, but grows invasively in California.
Very dense, among the hardest domestic hardwoods. It ranges from yellow to medium brown. While very durable it is prone to splintering.
"Gum" trees are a family of domestic hardwoods. They are on the softer side, and have pronounced streaks, sometimes akin to an impressionist painting.
Used in outdoor decks and furniture, teak is one of the most naturally weather proof and toughest woods in common use. Light to medium brown with a sometimes green cast.
Western Red Cedar
Very strong and lightweight, western cedar is known for its smell, tight pinstripe grain pattern and light weight. It is often used to make boxes and drawers.
Poplar is a popular wood for painting because of its tight, even grain. Among hardwoods it is on the softer side and cuts easily, it is also one of the most affordable species of domestic wood.
Yellow Heart
Though it looks plain when raw, when cut and sanded it has a shockingly bright yellow color. It is also quite hard and durable. While somewhat pricey, but makes a great accent wood.
Mahogany is a term applied to a whole family of woods - all of them are reddish brown, have a ribbon-like grain structure, and have visible pores on the surface.
Aromatic cedar
Cedar is most famous for its strong smell and deep red color with white streaks. Cedar is widely used as a "rustic" accent for interior design, with its sometimes wild grain and large knot holes.
Balsa wood
Among the softest woods in the world, balsa wood is very easy to cut and it engraves well. It is commonly used to make scale models for architecture.
White ash
Ash wood is among the hardest domestic species. It had very clear growth rings, and the color can range from medium brown to near white. The most famous use of ash wood is for making baseball bats.
Almost black, wenge is second only to ebony as one of the darkest woods in the world. Unlike ebony, however, wenge has a strong and interesting grain pattern. It is also very dense and durable.
Noted for its distinct dark brown and pale stripes, zebrawood is a beautiful and dense tropical wood. While pricey, it makes a great accent for many projects.


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Celtic have completed the signing of France U21 midfielder Olivier Ntcham on a four-year contract from Manchester City.
The former Le Havre player has spent the last couple of seasons on loan at Genoa in Italy and now makes the move to Parkhead.
Ntcham is Brendan Rodgers' third new recruit this summer, following the arrivals of Jonny Hayes (Aberdeen) and Kundai Benyu (Ipswich Town).
He told the club website: "It was Brendan Rodgers who got me to come here. I had a lot of clubs in Italy like Lazio, Torino and Inter who were interested but when I spoke to Brendan I decided to come here. I liked the philosophy as he always wants to play with the ball, and this is the way I like to play."


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Our Story.
Founded in 2015 and officially launched in 2018, Flower Bodega was created by New York native Aurea Sanabria Molaei.
While working in the event and fashion industries, she found a passion for flower arranging and its therapeutic sense of calming. Through formal training at Flower School and The New York Botanical Garden, she began creating custom arrangements and floral experiences for various brands and events.
Why Flower Bodega?
bo·de·ga: (in the US) a small grocery store, especially in a Spanish-speaking neighborhood.
Aurea's father worked as a florist in the 1970's, learning cleaning and flower care techniques in his late teens. During her early childhood years, Aurea would spend her days running around her family's Bronx corner bodega where she learned to appreciate the charm of these neighborhood fixtures.
Throughout her teen years and while also playing hostess at home (#adulting), she would often experiment with local bodega flowers to create beautiful, colorful designs.
What better way to pay homage to her family's history, than to name her brand after these New York City staples?


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Start by selecting the country you are travelling in and then find your travel company:
SNCB - Benerail
For missing items, SNCB have created the following lost and found search form: http://www.belgianrail.be/en/customer-service/lost-objects/Lost-Objects-Step1.aspx
SNCF's lost and found procedure requires you to file a report at the nearest SNCF station equipped with a lost and found service.To find a station with a lost and found service, go to www.gares-sncf.com (available in French only), select a train station from the list, then click on "Services" and then click the "Services aux voyageurs" section to find the "Objets Trouvés" (lost and found).
Deutsche Bahn
For missing items on routes operated by Deutsche Bahn, you can file a lost and found report at the train station. You have four weeks following the date of travel to file this report. Additionally there is an online form available that will be forwarded directly into the Deutsche Bahn lost and found database.
Frecce (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca)
If you leave your train and immediately realise that you are missing an item, there is a search service available which can be requested at the Customer Service office within the following stations: · Torino Porta Nuova · Milano Centrale · Venezia Santa Lucia · Bologna Centrale · Firenze Santa Maria Novella · Roma Termini · Napoli Centrale · Reggio Calabria Centrale
If your item is found, the Customer Service office will contact you to arrange a time and place for collection. Should the attempts of the office staff to contact you fail, the item will be taken to the local authority's office (Ufficio del Comune). In the event that your realise you are missing an item a significant amount of time after arriving at the station, then it is likely your item will have already been transported to the local authority's office (Ufficio del Comune). In such a case, you will need to contact the local authority's office directly. You can find the telephone number for the relevant local authority office on the website of the train station you arrived at.
Regional trains
If you are a missing an item and you were travelling on a Regional train, then you are required to contact the relevant local authority's office "Ufficio del Comune" directly. You can find the telephone number for the relevant local authority office on the website of the train station you arrived at.
If you are missing an item and you were travelling within Spain on a Renfe train, then you can contact the the lost and found department at the following email address and phone number: email@example.com; +34 902 320 320. Please note, that items found are only stored for two months.
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But for two well publicised speeches - one to the Indian Parliament and the other to a select gathering of 5,000 of the capital's citizens - and his three rounds of talks with Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Brezhnev barely stirred out of his Rashtrapati Bhavan suite. And in terms of the most important of the issues that have disturbed the apparently tranquil state of Indo-Soviet ties - Afghanistan - there was no progress.
The highlight of the visit, a joint declaration by the two countries merely confined itself to the well-worn cliche of "respect for sovereignty, inviolability of borders and non-interference in each other's internal affairs".
If this statement of good intent seemed a shade less than convincing with more than 80,000 Soviet soldiers and airmen entrenched on foreign soil less than 1,000 km away, the absence of any mention of Afghanistan in the 2,000-word declaration clearly indicated that New Delhi had, as expected, refused to endorse the Soviet action and Moscow, again as expected, declined to commit itself to a time-bound withdrawal. Brezhnev himself only referred to Afghanistan on the third day of his visit when he spoke before members of Parliament.
Prickly Issue: That the Afghanistan question would be soft-pedalled was obvious even before Brezhnev's arrival. In a sombre interview to the Washington Post on the eve of Brezhnev's arrival, Mrs Gandhi stated that the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan "is an increasingly remote possibility. It seems to be getting more and more difficult."
Barely a few days earlier, another prickly issue had surfaced out of the blue when former prime minister, Morarji Desai revealed that "a Soviet leader" had requested him while he was prime minister, to "teach Pakistan a lesson" by invading that country. Desai later said that he had timed the statement deliberately so that Brezhnev would be careful not to make similar suggestions to Mrs Gandhi during his current visit.
Though the External Affairs Minister and the Soviet government hotly denied the charge, Desai's statement was widely believed since he is known to be a man of strict principles and the possibility of his lying was remote at best. Though Desai's reference to "a Soviet leader"' obviously meant Alexei Kosygin who visited Delhi in March, 1979, the disclosure put a unforeseen damper on the success of Brezhnev's visit.
The biggest disappointment, however, was Brezhnev's obvious determination to steer clear of the Afghanistan issue. The undue alacrity with which Brezhnev had accepted President Sanjiva Reddy's invitation to visit New Delhi during the latter's visit to Moscow in October had raised hopes that the Soviets were in a mood to humour India by making some concessions on the withdrawal issue.
In fact, it was widely expected that Brezhnev would agree to India's request that the Soviets chalk out a time frame for their eventual pull-out from Afghanistan. Brezhnev, however, pointedly side-stepped the issue.
Few Appearances: Indeed, the absence of hard results seemed to indicate that the visit was designed more to display the ailing Brezhnev to the world at large than to seek any concrete movement in Indo-Soviet relations.
Forcing a wan smile on his craggy face, Brezhnev, 74, bravely went through the motions, but it was almost mechanical, and obviously a tremendous strain on the man who has been at the helm of Soviet affairs for 16 years.
Originally, Brezhnev's visit was scheduled to last a week, but it was cut down to four days as a concession to his health. The Soviets then made sure that Brezhnev's public appearances were limited to the barest minimum.
A day before his arrival, Soviet intelligence informed their counterparts that they had received information about a possible bid on Brezhnev by Afghan sympathisers. The strategy had a dual purpose.
For one, it enabled the Soviet leader to spend most of his time privately in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Secondly, it ensured that the Soviet President was constantly surrounded by a solid phalanx of his security staff wherever he went. Even photographers had to remain satisfied with long-range shots of Brezhnev's all-too-brief appearances.
The traditional welcoming ceremony at the airport was virtually dispensed with and, to avoid embarrassment, the route of the motorcade was switched at the last minute to avoid militant pro-Afghanistan demonstrations organised along the way. This however did not prevent policemen from beating up demonstrators in Connaught Place.
The venue of the civic reception was changed from the ramparts of the vast Red Fort to the confining walls of Vigyan Bhavan where guards paraded the roof. So nervous were the security people that residents in flats close to Vigyan Bhavan were bluntly told to remain indoors while Brezhnev was in the vicinity.
At least one member of Parliament was sufficiently incensed that his wife couldn't go out to buy milk and vegetables to complain loudly to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha-even while Brezhnev was in town. For similar reasons, a group of Afghans arriving from Pakistan was reported and the route Brezhnev took to the airport on the way back was kept a closely guarded secret.
Recouping Losses: Even so, from the moment he stepped gingerly from his aircraft at Palam Airport on the morning of December 8, it was evident that Brezhnev attached considerable importance to the visit.
Back in India after a gap of seven years, it was clear to observers that Brezhnev was determined to recoup some of Moscow's political losses over Afghanistan by demonstrating to the world that the Soviets retained the friendship and trust of a leading member of the non-aligned movement.
In that, he partially succeeded, but in little else. His decision to choose the Indian soil to float a dramatic five-point peace plan for the Gulf was meant to serve two ends. It might, for one, soothe India's ruffled feathers over the Soviet presence in Afghanistan and the military build-up in the Indian Ocean.
It was also obviously meant to counter growing criticism about Soviet policy towards the Persian Gulf. In fact, there was little that was new in Brezhnev's proposal except that it was official and on foreign soil. But the lukewarm reaction in the Gulf and the West reduced its impact.
More relevant to the Indian side were the economic agreements. The Soviet Union agreed to increase crude oil supplies to 2.5 million tonnes in 1981 from 1.5 million tonnes this year, and sell additional quantities of kerosene.
Moscow also offered help in such crucial areas as power transmission and coal where Indian efficiency has been notoriously lacking. Most impressive was the expected five-year trade plan which will take trade from the 1980 level of about Rs 5,250 crore to Rs 10,000 crorein-1985.
If the economic package contained no unexpected windfalls, it was only symbolic of the state of Indo-Soviet ties which have little room for surprises. After four tense days, nothing had really changed.


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No matter what you're celebrating in the month of February, we all could use some amazing poetry! This month, we're more than pleased to bring in a fantastic up-and-coming poet from Cincy: Siri Imani!
Doors open at 7pm; the poetry starts at 7:30 sharp and there's a $2 donation.
All at Yellow Cab Tavern 700 E. 4th St. in Downtown Dayton!
And now, a little about Siri Imani:
Siri Imani is quickly emerging as one of Cincinnati's young, black voices. Her poetry is infused with hard truths,
tough love and visions of a better tomorrow.
Never has an artist been more open and honest on the stage than Siri Imani. She weaves together song and poetry
to tell powerful stories of love and liberation; state and personal violence; social/ environmental/racial and sexual
justice; woman's empowerment and human transcendence.
She openly, poetically reflects on her life as a lesbian, black, inner city youth and former college athlete. Siri Imani
is a boundary-breaking soul sister who has sharpened her art as a tool for popular education, community
organizing and personal transcendence. She is a warrior woman writer not afraid to tell her personal truths and
making biting social commentary on the world we live in.
Siri Imani began writing poetry at the tender age of 10. She began performing poetry at the age of 14 opening for
spoken word legends The Last Poets at the University of Cincinnati. At 15 she became the youngest cast member
of Coochie Chronicles: The Spoken Word Stage Play. She has performed as a vocalist and violinist at the School for
Creative and Performing Arts, with the Cincinnati Pop's Orchestra, and opened for Manhattan Transfer.
Siri Imani is an engaging host and workshop facilitator that seeks to challenge her attendees and foster
understanding, acceptance and dialogue with everyone she encounters.
As a social activist she has loaned her poetry and passion to Black Lives Matter and LGBTQ causes and events. She
volunteers her services at WordPlay helping youth find their voice and tell their stories. She has hosted many local
and college poetry slams and conducting poetry slam workshops and retreats to prepare poets for competition.
As a spoken word artist Siri Imani frequents several Cincinnati Open Mics, is a featured Speak artist performing
monthly at the Mockbee in Cincinnati, OH. She has also performed at the Greenwich, the University of Cincinnati,
Ohio University, Cincinnati Public Schools, Elementz Hip Hop Youth Center, WordPlay, Atlanta's Apache and Porter
Sanford Theater.


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Join C3Lab and the Charlotte Film Society for their latest movie in the Back Alley Film Series - Lemon, on Saturday, September 16th from 7:30 to 9:30pm.
MOVIE SYNOPSIS: A man watches his life unravel after he is left by his girlfriend of 10 years.
$5 for CFS Members / $10 for Non-Members
Memberships are available for purchase at all screenings for $12.
For more information, go the charlottefilmsociety.


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At the wonderful Pentameters Theatre in Hampstead - celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018 - we launched the first annual New River Press Poetry Yearbook: YEAR OF THE PROPAGANDA CORRUPTED PLEBISCITES.
There were over a dozen performances to a full house of beautiful faces. Niall McDevitt gently rapped his bodhrán to score a haunting performance of his Grenfell elegy, Tower Of Babylon. Susan Fong read a poem by her 11-year old daughter Lily Cheifetz-Fong called TOO SERIOUS - a shocked genius child's denunciation of the war-ridden hypocritical world she has found herself a part of. Writer and prominent anti-war activist Jan Woolf read a suave and touching short story about Fidel Castro in his last days. Poet, journalist, and drummer of the Birmingham dream pop band Swim Deep Zack Ashley read I'm Selfish, a poem he described as coming from a dark time. Oscar Dunbar and some members from KHARTOUM played a rock and roll acoustic set.
The inimitable Miguel Cullen read some bangers from his new collection Paranoid Narcissism. Punk poet Kirsty Allison, editor of rebel arts mag Cold Lips, gave a fierce reading of two of her poems in the yearbook. Unable to find any water, she swigged from a bottle of Heaven Sake as she electrified the audience. Sophie Naufel had the packed house hanging on her every word with her a wry song Parasite. Poet, DJ, and producer James Massiah gave a cheeky and charming poem about the development of his relationship with sex growing up in a religious family.
Robert Montgomery went nuclear with his anti-Trump, pro-Modernism Hammersmith Poem, which in Spring 2017 was blown up on four giant sheets of canvases wrapping a pillar of Hammersmith Town Hall, a forgotten classic of socialist Modernist architecture in Britain. Greta Bellamacina performed her iconic manifesto-poem Tomorrow's Women. The night was emceed by New River's own Heathcote Ruthven, who floundered around the stage like a unhinged priest joyfully proselytising incomprehensible causes. Drinks were generously provided by Heaven Sake, a purifying ambrosia, as refreshing as water and delicious as anything. The night was filmed by master documentarian Salam Rizk (a bit of a break from the usual war zones he films in). Videos forthcoming. Watch this space.
A special mention must be given to counter cultural icon Michael Horowitz and poet Vanessa Vie, who gave an electrifying set of haikus and songs. Together they played kazoo and squealed some mind blowing renditions of three Haikus they contributed to the poetry yearbook:
Sentinel Haiku - Vanessa Vie and Michael Horovitz
On the lookout post
Atop the fishmonger's van
A single seagull
Accordion Haiku – Vanessa Vie
Sound of an accordion
Flying above the railway
Shadow of a crow
John Cage Nachtmusik – Michael Horovitz
Youths spatter big noise
revving engines hours on end
Sweet dreams sent packing
...and after Vanessa Vie read her poem GOING TO HEATHCOTE WILLIAM'S FUNERAL, the two of them sang a original song Sex in the Street. No doubt it will be an hit record soon. Together they have an energy that's had to beat. It was a wonderful performance.
Horowitz founded the legendary NEW DEPARTURES magazine in 1959, performed at the era defining INTERNATIONAL POETRY INCARNATION in 1965, edited CHILDREN OF ALBION: POETRY OF THE UNDERGROUND IN BRITAIN. His achievements are too many to list here, but you can read more about him on his Poetry Olympics page here.
Towards the end the floor opened up for several impromptu performances of a startlingly high caliber. It was a magical evening.
Thank you to Pentameter's Theatre, Leonie Scott-Matthews, Heaven Sake, Salam Rizk for filming it, everyone who performed, and everybody who came.
Photos below by Dominic Morris - Follow him on Instagram here.
For more photos follow New River Press here and join our mailing list here for irregular poetry updates in our future days.
Love to you all and goodbye 2017,


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Coming off the back of some good wins and confidence high, the stags were set to take it to a traditionally strong NDs 5th grade side. Batting first on what was a typically flat Beauchamp track, the sun was shining and it was all set to be a good day of hard cricket.
David Burk was fantastic with the ball, despite the side's disappointing performance
Jack Doolan did his usual thing getting us off to a quick start hitting the ball to all parts over and through the thick outfield. However this was not to last as the Stags lost consistent wickets with no real partnerships to steady the ship. Despite some lusty hitting from several batsmen keeping the run rate above five an over, there was no longevity on display from any member of the team. Gordon we bowled out for 140 in the 26th over.
With a point to prove and an underwhelming total to defend, the Stags needed to come out and bowl in the right areas and put the batsmen under pressure from the outset. Unfortunately some wayward bowling early meant that this initial pressure was not evident.
Dave Burk came on to provide some pressure, displaying excellent control to take four vital wickets at a restrictive run rate. If there was a highlight of this disappointing performance, Dave's performance would certainly be it.
Gordon seemed to drift through the inning never really showing the grit and mongrel necessary despite being in the game on a number of occasions.
5th Grade will look to get back to their dominant winning ways next round against Hawkesbury heading into finals.


text: Those Dancing Days October 23, 2010 by Melody I've been having tons of fun with external flashes lately, dancing in front of the camera. Hosanna took these shots for me for an assignment I'm helping her with which I can hopefully share with all of you soon. The next five weeks better be worth it. Enjoy your weekend everyone!


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Case study: How CVS (US drogstore) found out that 50% of all their promotions were unprofitable
CVS is a major US drug store chain and in 2004 they had over 4000 retail stores, revenues of ~9 billion USD and 200 product categories. 30% of the sales were on promotion.
The CVS managers were quite worried that some of their promotions were not profitable and therefore engaged a group of awesome marketing researchers to review their promotion profitability. Actually, at the time the researchers used some of the methods that we use today in Retail DecisionCloud.
The researchers found out that on average, about 50% of all CVS promotions had a negative profit impact when accounting for switching (46% of the promotion sales lift), stockpiling (10% of the lift), halo effects (15% of the lift) and vendor funding. However, these results varied significantly between categories and brands.
As a consequence CVS set up an experiment where they removed unprofitable promotions from the 15 poorest performing categories. The rest: only -7.8 MUSD in lower sales but a whopping +52,6 MUSD in profit (the equivalent of +250 MUSD in sales).
A good case for better promotions management.
Source: Ailawadi et al. 2007


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You know how you go away on a vacation and meet someone and you hit it off and share special times with them? And then when you try to reconnect in the city, the magic is gone?
That's what I thought it would be like with me and Jefferson. Just a summer fling. When I saw him leave Dark Odyssey with that hot pink parachute cord collar around his neck, I never thought we would still be fuckbuddies in 2007. Yet here we are still enjoying each other.
Last month Jefferson finally finished writing up the Dark Odyssey experience in his blog. There are 21 posts in all including a lot of juicy stuff about his adventures with me. He's gathered them all together for easy chronological reading at a dedicated blog. You know what's really wild? I am somehow mentioned in every single post even if that particular post is not about me. Cool!
I have also kept in touch with and gotten together with Viviane. She's my BlogMommy. You may wonder what a BlogMommy does. I am not really sure, but she fiddles with my blog and gets me some really good results. One of the things she has done is gathered all of our Dark Odyssey posts together so that they can be reviewed all at once. It's a regular Rashomon where you can read the same stories posted from various points of view.


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Hi Guys,
Bit of a different post today. Recently as many of you will know, Alan Bean, the fourth man to walk on the moon, passed away. He was 86. And while that's a sad thing in itself, it's also sad for a second, more profound reason. Twelve men in total have walked on the moon. Eight of them are dead. And the last men to walk on the moon, Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt of Apollo 17, did so in 1972. It's now 2018.
That's forty six years ago!
When I was a kid, looking forwards to the future - say the year 2000 - we should have had moon bases and regular travel by then. Possibly also alien encounters and flying cars, but that's by the by. But really the question for me is, why haven't we at least been back? And will we even go back before the last of the men who walked on the moon passes away? Somehow I don't think we will.
By now we should all be flying around at supersonic speeds. But we did that. Now Concord's gone and there are no plans to replace it. We should be eating dinner on space stations. But guess what - the shuttle's gone and all there are to replace it are plans and drawings.
We talk about going to Mars. But even as we talk, the current president slashes NASA's budget. We're not going to Mars. Not unless one of the billionaires like Musk does it.
It almost seems to me some days, that something has died in us. Our will to achieve greatness. To explore. To risk everything in the name of discovery. What was it that Kennedy said - we to go to the moon not because it's easy but because it's hard? It seems to me that we don't want to do hard any more. We want to do cell phones and computer games. Have a beer and put our feet up. Get a head start on that middle aged spread!
Look, I freely admit it, I am definitely not the right stuff! In fact I am so far into being the wrong stuff that they need a new word for me! (Hell, they'd need a whole new class of rocket just to get me off the ground!) But I'm still someone who can dream and hope, sometimes even type a few words about it. So if I can do that where are all the people out there who are willing to do the rest? To commit their efforts, their hearts and souls to these great goals? Where are the leaders who will take these visions and start trying to make them a reality?
Isn't it about time that we started trying to reclaim our greatness instead of retreating from it?
Cheers, Greg.


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Trayce's On The Hunt
Hello, Friends of the Panic Mooniverse,
Our resident Trayce, producer of films and co-host of Tired Nighttime Anecdotes, has a new podcast coming soon!
You seen, Trayce likes four men named Chris: Pratt, Hemsworth, Pine, and Evans. And she's curious to know more about them. So she's starting a show called Come A Little Bit Closer: The ChrisCast. Every week she'll ask a different question, and try to learn as much as she can about each Chris on her list.
Tune in soon to learn about four men named Chris!
Until a time in the future,
The Entity known as Panic Moon Productions


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Saving Money
10 Father's Day Gifts Under $50
Here are 10 gifts for Father's Day under $50.
1. JVC HARX700 Headphones
Give Dad the gift of luxury quality sound without the price. Rivaling the performance of expensive models, these portable and comfortable headphones will have Dad hearing his favorite music like never before. Price: $35-$40 from Amazon.com
2. Oster MyBlend 20-oz. Personal Blender
From healthy juices to smoothies to a frozen cocktail, Dad will have a blast juicing his favorite fruits and veggies into delicious drinks. In addition, the personal size and the range of colors make this a winning gift. Price: $35-$40 from Wal-Mart
3. Hamilton Beach 6-Cup BrewStation
For the coffee addict, here's a perfect way to stay hydrated without making multiple trips to the convenience store. This super-handy machine will keep Dad well-caffeinated throughout the day. Price: $30-$40 from Target
4. RFID Blocking Billfold
Ideal for the frequent traveler, this ultra-durable and secure billfold will keep identity thieves away. The simple construction and light weight make this an instant favorite. Price: $20-$30 from World of Bags
5. Sharper Image Deep Kneading Foot Massager
Give Dad the gift of relaxation with this portable and powerful shiatsu foot massager. Multiple settings will soothe his feet, and his mind. Price: $45-$50 from Bed Bath & Beyond
6. Logitech Harmony 300i Universal Remote Control
Simplify Dad's digital life by giving him the gift of one remote that does it all! Controlling up to four devices and compatible with over 225,000 components, it's super-easy to set up and use. Price: $40-$50 from NewEgg.com
7. Sandisk Sansa Clip 2GB MP3 Player
This mini mp3 player provides superb sound quality and is perfect for the gym. If Dad's music collection is too big for 2GB, the memory slot will give him virtually unlimited space for his tunes. Price: $35-$45 from Dell
8. First Alert Public Radio
Dad will stay safe and informed about weather and civil emergencies with this portable and durable radio. Utilizing S.A.M.E. (Specific Area Message Encoding), the radio allows you to hear only local alerts and emergency messages. Price: $40-$50 from Amazon.com
9. Sliders Mini-Burger Set
Great for the burger enthusiast, this 3-in-1 grilling tool will help Dad make the ultimate sliders. With the ability to make nine individual sliders at a time, Dad can keep a hungry crowd fed and happy. Price: $30-$40 from Red Envelope
10. Square Rigger Laptop Sleeve
Although he may be stuck at his desk or in the boardroom, this durable, explorer-style laptop case will have him dreaming of mountain treks. It may even inspire him to take a much-needed vacation. Price: $30-$40 from Land's End