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Kew launches new Science Strategy Our new strategy sets out how we will use our world-class collections and scientific expertise to make a unique and valuable contribution to plant and fungal science.
New MSc course at Kew Find out more about the new MSc in Plant and Fungal Taxonomy, Diversity and Conservation
Science blogs Find out more about the latest science and conservation work at Kew.
Kew is a global resource for plant and fungal knowledge. We have one of the largest and most diverse collections of plant and fungal specimens (living and preserved) in the world.
Read the Kew Science blog for an insight into Kew's latest scientific research.
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Kew magazine wins at the GMG Awards
Kew magazine won the Environmental Award at the GMG Awards at The Savoy in London (26 November). The award was for a piece by Stephanie Pain called 'Saving for the Future' on the UK National Tree Seed Project, which appeared in the spring issue.
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Plants and fungi in focus
Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
Turmeric is the source of a bright yellow-orange culinary spice and dye and has important medicinal and cultural uses.
In the 13th century Marco Polo wrote of this spice, marvelling at a vegetable that exhibited qualities so similar to saffron. Familiar to the contemporary world as a prime component of curry powder, the orange-yellow rhizome's striking colour lent it a special aura in ancient India.
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|Holden, Joanne
|Andrews, K
|Roseland, Janet
|Zhoa, C
|Schweitzer, A
|Wolf, Wayne
|Harnly, James - Jim
|Perry, C
|Dwyer, J
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|Picciano, M
|Fisher, K
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|Betz, J
|Radimer, K
|Bindewald, B
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Submitted to: American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 10/13/2005
Publication Date: 10/24/2005
Citation: Holden, J.M., Andrews, K., Roseland, J.M., Zhoa, C., Schweitzer, A., Wolf, W.R., Harnly, J.M., Perry, C., Dwyer, J., Saldanha, L., Picciano, M., Fisher, K., Yetley, E., Betz, J., Radimer, K., Bindewald, B., Sharpless, K. What more do we need to know? research update: the dietary supplement ingredient database: results of usda pilot studies. American Dietetic Association Annual Meeting: Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo, October 24, 2005, St. Louis, Missouri
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Technical Abstract: The Nutrient Data Laboratory (NDL), Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center, USDA is working with the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), NIH, to plan and develop a Dietary Supplement Ingredient Database (DSID) to monitor the levels of ingredients in dietary supplement products. For dietary supplements, priority product categories were identified based on prevalence data. The most common dietary supplements reported were multivitamin/mineral products. Ingredients in dietary supplements were ranked based on exposure (NHANES data), public health significance, research significance, and the availability of reference materials and validated analytical methods of analysis. Using this scheme, seven high priority (Tier 1) nutrients were identified for initial pilot study work: folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin A (retinol and beta-carotene), vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol), calcium, and iron. In this pilot study, methods of analysis and sample handling procedures and protocols for addressing nutrient stability and encapsulation, sample homogenization and storage conditions were compared and evaluated. Tier 2 nutrients were then identified; these include an additional seven vitamins and nine minerals. Multivitamin/minerals were analyzed for these nutrients by qualified laboratories and their methods and protocols compared and evaluated. Representative multivitamin/mineral supplement products were then identified from NHANES data using statistical sampling techniques. These will be tested for any systematic relationship between label values and actual values and to assess the nutrient variability between products labeled at the same level. The results of these pilot studies will be used to plan a nationwide sampling of multivitamin products. The major product of this research will be a publicly available database containing a mix of data types and product types. This will enable dietitians and other nutrition professionals to assess the total nutrient intake from foods, beverages, and dietary supplements. The DSID will be maintained and made available to the public on NDL's website: www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/foodcomp.

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John P. Fleagle, 50, of Waynesboro, Pa., died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013.
John P. Fleagle, 50, of Waynesboro, Pa., died Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013. Born Dec. 24, 1962, in Waynesboro, he was the son of Janet (Besecker) Fleagle of Waynesboro and the late Charles G. "Leo" Fleagle. He was a lifelong resident of the Waynesboro area. He graduated from Waynesboro Area Senior High School with the class of 1981. He later graduated from the Harrisburg Area Community College Police Academy in 1991. Throughout his life, John worked as a cook at the Parlor House Restaurant in Waynesboro; as a police officer in Mercersburg, Washington Township and Waynesboro; at Lowes in Waynesboro; and he was last employed as the owner of Bare Bones BBQ near Waynesboro. He was a past president and former fire chief at Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue and a member of Eagles Club Inc., Waynesboro. John enjoyed bowling, boating, golfing and car racing. In addition to his mother, he is survived by three children, Ashley Fleagle Rock and her husband William of Waynesboro, Aimee M. Fleagle of Quincy, and Kyle P. Fleagle of Quincy; one brother, Tom E. Fleagle and his wife Jody of Waynesboro; two nieces; and one nephew. Services were held privately with burial in Mount Zion Cemetery, near Quincy, Pa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Antietam Humane Society, 8513 Lyons Road, Waynesboro, Pa. 17268. Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, Waynesboro, is handling the arrangements.


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When they print "pit bull attack" articles. This one was written by
Leisa Boysen and can be found on the BSL Workshop site. I have added
a comment at the bottom.
The Media and BSL
by Leisa Boysen
As we are all well aware…the media holds a tremendous amount of power
over public perception of any given issue reported on.
We feel it is time to begin focusing on the media directly and asking
hard hitting questions of THEM regarding the information they are
putting out there regarding dog bites, dog attacks and breed
No one should ever be subjected to being approached by a loose dog or
to a dog bite. Children should never have to endure being in harms
way with a dog nor should our pets be at risk in their own yards or
on walks.
How can these issues be addressed and community safety be provided?
By focus on those who are irresponsible owners and those parents who
do not properly supervise their children.
We have put together a list of questions we would like to see people
from across the country flood mailboxes with in the instance of a
less-than desirable account in the media of our breeds.
There is usually a link for the reporter and searching the "Contact
Us" link will usually produce the Editor's contact information, as
well. We encourage all to take a proactive stance and email/call or
fax questions to reporters to find out exactly where they got their
information and urge them to focus on the true issues at hand.
Some questions to ask have been listed below. You do not need to use
all of the questions and please add your own questions/information as
*Who identified the breed involved in this story?
*Who was responsible for the dog (s) (and child if appropriate)in
this story?
*What is this communities dog at large law?
*Do you forsee the responsible party being held accountable for this
*Are there Responsible Dog Owners groups in your area?
*Does Animal Control have a timely response to dog at large calls?
*What exactly is the dog at large call procedure in this community?
*Will you be doing a follow up on this story regarding the issue of
irresponsible _________________(owners/parents)
*I would encourage you, as a media source, to do some type of follow
up which would include a true community service by bringing up what
responsible dog ownership entails. I have taken the liberty of
including an informational sheet which highlights many things
responsible dog owners do in order to provide safety for their pets
and those in their community, as well.
*Not only are media sources responsible for bringing us our news they
are also responsible for truth in journalism and providing their
community and readers with helpful information that enhances and
encourages learning and change. I feel one of the greatest
accomplishment and public service a news source can provide is
accurate information and and what can be done to address the true
issue of the story. I would encourage you to follow up your story
with information which would focus on the irresponsible party and
what your community can do to address this issue.
Me again (Laura) Here are a few comments that I included in a recent
letter to a reporter (I copied the News Editor and the General
Manager of the TV station as well as a number of advocates).
While I understand that the phrase "pit bull" creates quite a buzz
for news stories, so-called pit bull attacks are reported at a rate
of up to 91:1 over attacks of SIMILAR SEVERITY by dogs of other
breeds. As evidence, I submit the fact that a Doberman attack on an
Indianapolis toddler (the child required about 300 stitches) went
virtually unnoticed by media while the two recent "pit bull" stories
are getting heavy coverage. For more information, please refer to the
attached item from the National Canine Research Council. (*a printout
of this report was attached:
http://www.animalfarmfoundation.org/top ... 5&topic=18 )
As you contemplate coverage of dog attacks in the future you should
be aware that, by perpetuating the misperception of pit bulls as
inherently more dangerous than other dogs, you are (presumably
unwittingly) perpetuating their marginalization by society and, as a
result, the staggering abuse and profound suffering of an entire
population of dogs. Additionally, you are misleading the public and
causing misperceptions about dog safety which could have lethal
repercussions. If you are going to report dog attacks, please report
ALL attacks or none at all. Anything less would be unethical,
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He is so inquisitive and wants to explore every inch of his environment and that's wonderful...it's just impossible to keep up with him!
Here he is getting caught in the act of something...
On February 2nd at 4:59 AM, our third beautiful son Joaquin Andres Sanchez was born. On May 2nd at 4:59 PM, his three month birthday, we learned that Joaquin's cells have the presence of an additional third chromosome 21 or "Trisomy 21" also known as Down syndrome. Join us on our journey as we discover that three is definitely a charm.
I feel for you- there is no way I could keep this house ready for buyers coming through, and I only have 3 children! And Luke and Joaquin have something in common- mischief! Maybe I'll send you Luke and I have a tidy house-lol!
I so feel your pain...Madi is into EVERYTHING! She is still only cruising on furniture, walls, tables etc but everything in her reach is fair game in her book. I can't imagine trying to sell my house right now! Good luck keeping up with that cute boy!
it is a good thing Whitney doesn't live with you too because then it would be IMPOSSIBLE to have your house on the market - we think whitney is a bit like the tasmanian devil :) at least joaquin looks cute while he is leaving a path of destruction, right!?!
Oh, we are so THERE! I can't take my eyes (or hands) off of him in public. He BOLTS everywhere we go... in Old Sac today, too. Ugh. My house is always upside down right now, too.
He is so cute, Love that picture! Still praying for your house to be sold.
yes, she is in a typical preschool....she has a special ed teacher that works with her alot in class and then she has therapists who either work with her in class or pull her out for therapy sessions. there is also 2 regular teachers in the classroom as well. It has been ReALLY good so far! She went for 2 months in the spring and then started again today!
I so understand. We homeschool and our 2 year old Little J tears the house apart. He's not walking yet but can ride his bike pushing over everything in its path. He also walks behind his shopping cart running over everything it its path. He's learned how to pull out baskets and use them as a stepping stone to higher and more dangerous places. It's amazing to see the places this non-walker goes. The cruising has turned into a one handed cruise with the other hand in a constant reaching/swiping motion. Nothing on a table or counter is safe. Even though he can't see it he still grabs at it. Ugh! I say to him all day, "You're lucky you're cute!" Good luck with home sale.


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The new WreckCheck mobile application from the NAIC outlines what to do immediately following an auto accident and takes users through a step-by-step process to create their own accident report. It also provides tips for staying calm, safe and smart on the road, and makes it easy to capture photos and document the necessary information to file an insurance claim. Additionally, the app lets users email a completed accident report directly to themselves and their insurance agents. The app is free and available for both iPhone® and Android® smartphone users.
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What sets Bank of the West apart from other banks is our team members–they embody the optimistic spirit of the West. There is a spirit here that drives us to do more. Our team of more than 10,000 employees is vital to the success of our Bank. They reflect our modern western values—straightforward, entrepreneurial and optimistic. We seek to create a corporate culture that fosters and rewards excellence, encourages creative thinking and respects diversity – an environment where team members are engaged, supportive of one another and enthusiastic about serving our customers.
Bank of the West offers the stability of a company that has a 135 year history and is part of BNP Paribas, a European leader in global banking and financial services and one of the 6 strongest banks in the world. We offer opportunities across our diverse business lines – Retail Banking, Commercial Banking, National Finance, and Wealth Management.
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Provides high quality customer service by meeting the needs of customers in an efficient and friendly manner while both servicing transactions and handling needs assessment and new account opening.
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Major ITS project means any ITS project that implements part of a regional ITS initiative that is multi-jurisdictional, multi-modal, or otherwise affects regional integration of ITS systems.
National ITS Architecture (also "national architecture") means a common framework for ITS interoperability. The National ITS Architecture comprises the logical architecture and physical architecture which satisfy a defined set of user services. The National ITS Architecture is maintained by the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) and is available on the DOT web site at http://www.its.dot.gov.
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Baltimore's CitiStat holds agencies' feet to the fire.
In September, the Office of Management and Budget released its final evaluation of the performance of federal programs. This was the last act of OMB's five-year-old PART endeavor, the catchy acronym standing for a clunky title: Performance Assessment Rating Tool. PART found that 80 percent of 1,017 federal programs were performing acceptably. The other 20 percent either could not demonstrate results or were judged to be failing.
The program, an important element of a serious Bush administration effort to focus on management, made great strides toward systematic performance measurement, although it never was embraced by Congress and so had little influence on budgeting decisions.
PART won the Harvard Kennedy School Innovations in American Government Award in 2005. This signaled that accountability, once the sine qua non of public management, had given way to performance as the holy grail, though I suppose one could argue that the latter is a subset of the former. The ascendance of performance had been telegraphed when the innovations awards crowd crowned Baltimore's CitiStat as a winner one year earlier.
CitiStat's principles have a longer, and more closely examined, history than PART, its ancestry tracking back to the CompStat program former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani started in New York City to identify and address high-crime locations. So, when invited by Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon to a conference about CitiStat, I thought I might pick up some lessons of interest to the federal management cadre.
The conference started off with an actual CitiStat weekly meeting, this one to examine the progress of CleanStat, Dixon's effort to enlist several city departments in meeting her priority goal of a "cleaner, greener, healthier and safer" Baltimore. "Grime and crime go together," said CitiStat's leader, deputy mayor Christopher Thomaskutty.
On the hot seat was Valentina Ukwuoma, head of the Solid Waste Bureau, and her deputies. Why, inquired the inquisitors, was the Poplar Grove area of the city, though targeted for increased city services, suffering from 65 overdue high grass and weed requests, 35 overdue cleaning requests, and 58 overdue forestry requests?" And why was one of eight graffiti-removal crews closing only 1.81 service requests per hour, while every other was above 2.5 and the highest was at 3.4?
Such questions underline the emphasis on objective statistics in the "stat" approach. And this level of street detail is what makes CitiStat work in Baltimore's 80 square miles. But, one wondered, how would it translate one or two levels up in the federalist scheme?
The beginnings of an answer are coming out of Maryland's capital, where Gov. Martin O'Malley, who invented the CitiStat program while serving as mayor of Baltimore, is now striving to install State-Stat in Annapolis. At the conference, O'Malley and a top aide, Matt Gallagher, voiced frustration with slow progress at the state level. Departmental secretaries were not used to providing details about their agencies' performance, and as Gallagher observed, it's difficult to hold a single agency accountable for such goals as mitigating pollution in the Chesapeake Bay or ensuring a child's well-being. Still, as meetings with secretaries progress, the governor's expectations become clear: Programs need to measure and im-prove their performance, and their leaders will be held to strict account.
At the federal level, these challenges are compounded. Few agencies can claim they are solely responsible for social, environmental or other outcomes. But the insistence by O'Malley and Dixon that agencies do better, and the personal time they invest in this pursuit, offer examples that the next president and leaders of Congress could follow if they're seriously interested in pursuing the goal of a high-performing government.


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This place. Such a favorite. We revisited weeks ago on a spring break excursion. It's a hillside by the coast, planted with rows and rows of ranunculus. When I was very small we called it "rainbow hill" after the way the strands of petaled color seamlessly met the sky. There were fewer buildings then. Still when you're in the midst of it, with the dust of the road, the bright of noon, and a blue ribbon of sea in the distance, you find yourself quelling the impulse to run down the steeply plowed furrows and gather the largest bunch of ruffled blooms you've ever seen.
Friday, May 1, 2009
My Dreams Have Petals
Labels: Photography, Travels
73 comments:
- Anonymous said...
WoW - what a glorious place!! LindaSonia
- May 1, 2009 at 6:23 AM
- jen said...
These are absolutely gorgeous. I can't believe this place really exists, thanks for sharing!
- May 1, 2009 at 6:41 AM
- City Chic said...
Oh my, this is what dreams are made of. These somewhat remind me of when Dorthy runs through the poppy field on her way to the Emerald City in the Wizard of Oz (my favorite childhood movie). Thank you for sharing, hopefully my dreams will be filled with these lovely images tonight.
- May 1, 2009 at 6:50 AM
- Jeannette Mariae said...
It is so beautiful!
xxx JM
- May 1, 2009 at 6:57 AM
- ♥ Karen ♥ said...
So colorful! Love it!
- May 1, 2009 at 7:04 AM
- Amy Esther said...
Beautiful! Your pictures give it such a fantasy land atmosphere... it immediately reminded me of Wizard of Oz, where she lies down in all the poppies....
- May 1, 2009 at 7:13 AM
- Cassandra said...
Oh so gorgeous! I could drift in that field for days...
- May 1, 2009 at 7:15 AM
- Anonymous said...
the second to last shot doesn't even look real!
- May 1, 2009 at 7:40 AM
- Star said...
Lovely photos of beautiful places, very reminiscent of high summer. Thank you for showing.
Blessings, Star
- May 1, 2009 at 8:06 AM
- Anonymous said...
So, so beautiful!
- May 1, 2009 at 8:44 AM
- CC. said...
hey, is it ok if i post a pic of yours and link to it?! i love ur photography, ur unbelievably creative. congrats
- May 1, 2009 at 9:24 AM
- yoli said...
- May 1, 2009 at 9:57 AM
- Livy said...
CC. - Sure! You're always welcome to post a pic and link. :)
- May 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM
- KeKe said...
Beautiful photography!!
- May 1, 2009 at 10:23 AM
- MzzLily said...
Thank you again for connecting with my feminine side. I wish Hubby would let me decorate the way you would. I adore your photos!
- May 1, 2009 at 10:28 AM
- GiDu said...
I agree with City Chic, this place reminds me of the poppy fields from The Wizard of Oz. I love your photographs.
- May 1, 2009 at 10:31 AM
- Patricia Torres said...
The photographs are soooo lovely!!
- May 1, 2009 at 11:04 AM
- tara said...
I am in awe that such a place exists. Too dreamy for words.
- May 1, 2009 at 11:17 AM
- Suzanne said...
wow - stunning photos!!!
that place looks amazing.
- May 1, 2009 at 11:20 AM
- Nina Knox said...
Absolutely Gorgeous!
- May 1, 2009 at 12:19 PM
- The Fern and Mossery said...
very beautiful.
- May 1, 2009 at 12:38 PM
- natalie said...
i love your photos, they capture the moment perfectly.
- May 1, 2009 at 2:04 PM
- Amy said...
Those photos are fabulous!
- May 1, 2009 at 3:18 PM
- Princess Skye said...
What a magical place! We have a field of everlastings here that pops up every spring, its in the heart of the city too.
I do love ranunculus though.
- May 1, 2009 at 7:43 PM
- Madeline said...
these are the most beautiful photos I've seen in a long time!! Those petals just look so fresh and beautiful
- May 1, 2009 at 10:16 PM
- Heather said...
just like heaven
- May 2, 2009 at 7:40 AM
- Zee said...
Gorgeous place and your photos are pure eye candy!
- May 2, 2009 at 8:37 AM
- knack said...
these are so gorgeous and great it makes me hurt! You are very talented and capture such beauty! thanks for sharing it with all of us....xo
- May 2, 2009 at 10:58 AM
- Shandell's said...
Simply DIVINE.
- May 2, 2009 at 11:06 AM
- Pearl Maple said...
Found your blog via the Meandering Pearl and really enjoyed visiting your creative space full of all kinds of inspiration. Thanks for sharing and brightening my day.
- May 2, 2009 at 1:18 PM
- Maria said...
I love ranunculus! That place seems like a dream land... Such beautiful, beautiful images.
- May 2, 2009 at 1:36 PM
- Ashley L. said...
Incredibly beautiful. Wish I could travel there right now :)
- May 2, 2009 at 3:48 PM
- Enep said...
blissful pics! love them! :--D
- May 2, 2009 at 9:43 PM
- Georgie K. Buttons said...
Beautiful! Where is this? I want to go there someday!
- May 3, 2009 at 1:08 AM
- Kavita said...
I love the close up. It makes me think of dreams about to unfold.
- May 3, 2009 at 3:17 AM
- Livy said...
It's linked to above in the post - but here it is again for those of you who wanted to know more about this lovely spot.
- May 3, 2009 at 8:39 AM
- J. said...
Hey, I'd like to know, how do you do to put a personal picture instead of the "B" of Blogspot in your adress?
Could you help me 'cause I try to build a new blog, you'll see it very soon (I follow you)
Thanx :-)
- May 3, 2009 at 8:57 AM
- J. said...
Oups ! And also ... How do you do to have a column on each side?
Sorry to annoy you :s & maybe for my bad english 'cause I'm french !
See U
- May 3, 2009 at 9:00 AM
- suGar,Honey,bAby,doll said...
Your photos ... to die for.
My heart ... a flutter.
My blog ... has linked.
Peace and beauty,
Zoey Valentine
- May 3, 2009 at 3:22 PM
- Anonymous said...
Ruffles, layers upon layers, soothe my soul this evening. Your memories of this place invite me in. I am mesmerized by the colors and the thought of dreams and petals. I thank you, Livy. It is always a delight to come to visit you here. ~ linda
- May 3, 2009 at 5:18 PM
- nancy said...
wow, I love the field of flowers.THey're so beautiful. SOme of the pink ones look like ribbons curled up into a petal. Nice shot. Take care.Nancy
- May 3, 2009 at 5:42 PM
- Amy Sutter said...
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- May 3, 2009 at 5:56 PM
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Your pictures make my day better :)
- May 4, 2009 at 3:04 PM
- made sweet said...
wow. beautiful photography.
- May 4, 2009 at 10:56 PM
- LanaK said...
What amazing, beautiful, nostalgic pics these are, I am so in love with this field!
- May 4, 2009 at 11:26 PM
- MC said...
Oh man, this is a surreal landscape for sure! It makes me think about my recent trip to Leu Gardens here in Orlando, FL - so many roses in bloom. I kinda forget that it's spring sometimes!
- May 5, 2009 at 11:38 AM
- jen jafarzadeh said...
I'd love to have a picnic in those fields of flowers!
- May 5, 2009 at 1:48 PM
- Katherine Lee said...
That's incredible! It reminds me a bit of the poppy field scene from the Wizard of Oz. I love your blog, you've got an amazing eye!
xo Katherine aka. Urban Flea :)
- May 5, 2009 at 2:22 PM
- mady dooijes said...
i feel like dreaming- right now! gorgeous.
- May 5, 2009 at 4:39 PM
- Grace@PoeticHome said...
I LOVE how you have captured the beautiful Carlsbad fields -- the ones that warrant me to count down the days when they open once again. The details of the petals you captured are so romantic and magical.
- May 5, 2009 at 7:24 PM
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- Sonia Luna said...
I love your pictures, do you do much tinkering with them? I love the retro feel I get from the colours!
- May 7, 2009 at 3:22 AM
- crafty lady said...
beautiful beautiful photos - I love them - it looks so magical..
- May 7, 2009 at 3:00 PM
- Annette said...
Wonderful pictures. They ar so dreamy!
- May 10, 2009 at 2:04 PM
- Cupcakes and Cashmere said...
i love the texture of the photographs...it adds such a moody element to bright and cheery flowers. love your blog, btw...care to exchange links?
- May 12, 2009 at 12:35 PM
- Savon Shoppe said...
oooh i love it. always a sucker for a flowers. great pics.
- May 14, 2009 at 6:16 PM
- Kitty said...
beautiful images, but even more beautiful words. thank you for brightening my day! ;o)
- May 14, 2009 at 9:45 PM
- Shawna said...
I am so jealous. I want to be in a field of posies! Those are beautiful photographs.
- May 16, 2009 at 1:53 PM
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- May 17, 2009 at 8:28 PM
- Polly R said...
How did you alter the colours to look so fantastic? All of your photos have this beautiful, serene, antiquey colouring. How do you do it?
Thanks for commenting on my blog :)
- May 20, 2009 at 5:25 AM
- Ruth said...
I've never seen a whole field of ranunculus - my favorite flower. I haven't even planted them before. But this year my husband planted seeds. They took forever to germinate, and now they are just little beads of green leaves. I hope they will grow into real flowers.
My daughter is using them in her bridal bouquet this summer - though we may have to rely on them from a florist.
Lovely blog, found through Blog of Note.
- May 21, 2009 at 9:07 AM
- Sum said...
I think I've found my fairytale in reality. What a beautiful place with glorious flowers!
- May 25, 2009 at 8:39 PM
- christina said...
Wow! Your photographs are so dreamy and beautiful! Gorgeous ranunculus fields captured beautifully. I think I am falling in love with these flowers :)
- May 26, 2009 at 9:20 PM
- briggs bagge said...
wonderful photos of the flower fields! my mom volunteers there and absolutley loves it... be sure to go on the wagon ride if yo have a chance!
- June 10, 2009 at 2:09 PM
- Anonymous said...
Wow. Beautiful flowers, beautiful pictures of the flowers, summer is here!
- July 21, 2009 at 9:06 PM
- The Little Big House said...
so unbelievably beautiful!
- August 4, 2009 at 6:53 PM
- Danielle said...
gorgeous shots, wonderful place
- August 9, 2009 at 9:07 PM
- Aileen said...
beautiful! i hope you don't mind, but I mentioned your blog - and these fantastic photos - on my blog...
i love your site!
- August 13, 2009 at 6:03 AM
- let said...
magnifique !!!!
superbe !!!!
magique !!!!
tes photos sont tout simplement parfaites
et je suis jalouse de ton atelier ( si j'ai bien compris ... i don't speak english very well)
- August 24, 2009 at 3:04 PM
- chloejessica said...
The photos you take are all so lovely! So dreamy! Love the sky in them and the colors! :)
- September 16, 2009 at 7:53 PM
- Sal said...
Hi there, LOVEEE these pictures!!
I would like to ask I wanted to use the butterfly picture for my blog on tumblr. Please let me know if that would be okey with you, credits/copyright will be given to you. :)
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The Holy Martyrs Menas, Hermogenes, and Eugraphus
December 10
Saint Menas, according to the Synaxaristes, had Athens as his homeland. He was a military officer, an educated man and skilled in speech, wherefore he was surnamed Kallikelados ("most eloquent"); Eugraphus was his scribe. Both had Christian parents. The Emperor Maximinus (he was the successor of Alexander Severus, and reigned from 235 to 238) sent Saint Menas to Alexandria to employ his eloquence to end a certain strife among the citizens. Saint Menas, having accomplished this, also employed his eloquence to strengthen the Christians in their faith, which when Maximinus heard, he sent Hermogenes, who was an eparch born to unbelievers to turn Menas away from Christ. But Hermogenes rather came to the Faith of Christ because of the miracles wrought by Saint Menas. Saints Menas, Eugraphus, and Hermogenes received the crown of martyrdom in the year 235.
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Since they had slain through their abstinence and struggles the fiery ragings and fierce motions of the passions, the staunch Martyrs of Christ God laid hold on the graces to drive off the pains and illnesses of the sick and work wonders both while living and after death. Strange indeed is the miracle! That these bare bones should pour forth such overflowing streams of cures. Glory be to our only God.
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Fourth Tone
The Lord snatched thee out of the temporal army, making thee a fellow-heir of the eternal, O Menas, with them that suffered and died with thee; and He doth grant thee the crown incorruptible.


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The GSW women travel to Clark Atlanta on Thursday for a 1:30 p.m. match before returning to join the men and host Flagler at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
#14 Columbus State 9, GSW Men 0
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Singles competition
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You see, Capitalism is not just a good idea, it's God's idea.
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**Prepare the sponge and cut into desire shape. I used 2 heart shape pans (6" and 4") for this cake.
Ingredients for the sponge:
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20g fine sugar
60g fresh milk
45g corn oil
100g superfine cake flour
15g cornflour
6 egg whites
65g fine sugar
~ Beat egg yolks and sugar till well blended, add in oil, milk and mix well.
~ Add in both flour and mix well. Set aside.
~ Whisk the egg whites with sugar till a stiff peak form.
~ Mix in the egg white mixture into the egg yolks mixture (divide into 3 times) until well blended.
~ Pour onto pan with parchment papers, and bake at 180'C for 15-20 minutes or until cake tester comes out clean.
150g Non dairy cream (whipped)
100g fresh strawberries (blended)
1/2 can Lychee (canned) ~ halved
~ Mix the blended strawberries with quarter of the whippped cream.
~ Sliced the sponges into layers, spread the strawberry cream on the 1st layer then place some halved lychee on the cream.
~ Spread another thin layer of the strawberry cream on top of the lychee and sandwich it with another layer of sponge.
(do the same for the smaller heart shape sponges)
~ Cover the cake with remaining whipped cream and decorate as you like.
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Park City IntroductionPark City's early prosperity was built on silver mining, and today it continues to sparkle, playing home to the star-studded Sundance Film Festival and 2 world-class Olympic ski resorts. This stylish city in the affluent Wasatch Back region of the Rocky Mountains boasts a vibrant restaurant scene, spectacular natural beauty, and thrilling outdoor-sports facilities. The winter months attract skiers and snowboarders keen to test their skill against the best in the world, while in summertime hikers and bikers flock to the scenic mountain trails of this picturesque corner of Utah.
Hotels in Park CityHotels in Park City treat every guest like a movie star, with all possible needs thoughtfully provided for. Glamorous resorts encompass gourmet restaurants, full-service spas, and luxurious heated pools, while cozy log cabins epitomize the perfect romantic retreat and well-equipped condos provide a self-contained home from home. Park City hotel rates soar during the peak ski season, so be prepared to shop around for the best deals. If you don't have your own skis, ask if your chosen resort offers on-site ski rentals—some even provide top-up lessons to prepare you for the slopes. Alternatively, plan your visit during spring or fall and enjoy the great outdoors with fewer tourists around.
Where to stayThe majority of hotels in Park City are situated close to the pistes, so study the levels of difficulty and choose the location to match your ability. Most hotels offer free shuttles to the slopes so that you can make the most of your precious skiing time. The homey condos around the foothills of Bald Eagle Mountain also make peaceful bases for summer hiking and biking trips. Alternatively, swap the mountain scenery for the buzz of downtown in a luxury suite with fine-dining establishments just steps away, or head out to Interstate 80 for the best choice of cheap Park City hotels and spectacular views of Utah Olympic Park.
Things to seePark City's unrivaled sporting facilities and scenic beauty are complemented by an abundance of heritage and cultural attractions. Atmospheric Main Street encompasses many Victorian landmarks listed on the National Register of Historic Places, providing an inspiring setting for art galleries and craft workshops. Park City Museum combines the twin themes of mining and skiing in a comprehensive overview of the city's unique heritage. The museum also arranges guided walking tours of the Old Town during the summer months. Take in a comedy show or live music performance at the atmospheric Egyptian Theatre—this institution's original 1926 design was inspired by the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb. Visit the influential Sundance Institute to discover more about the organization behind the world-famous film festival, then head over to the Jim Santy Auditorium, where the Park City Film Series regularly showcases independent movies, with genres ranging from art house to documentary.
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Carbon-14, 14C, or radiocarbon, is a radioactive isotope of carbon with a nucleus containing 6 protons and 8 neutrons. Its presence in organic materials is the basis of the radiocarbon dating method pioneered by Willard Libby and colleagues (1949) to date archaeological, geological and hydrogeological samples. Carbon-14 was discovered on 27 February 1940, by Martin Kamen and Sam Ruben at the University of California Radiation Laboratory in Berkeley. Its existence had been suggested by Franz Kurie in 1934.[2]
There are three naturally occurring isotopes of carbon on Earth: 99% of the carbon is carbon-12, 1% is carbon-13, and carbon-14 occurs in trace amounts, i.e., making up about 1 or 1.5 atoms per 1012 atoms of the carbon in the atmosphere. The half-life of carbon-14 is 5,730±40 years.[3] Carbon-14 decays into nitrogen-14 through beta decay.[4] A gram of carbon containing 1 atom carbon-14 per 1012 atoms will emit 0.192 beta rays per second. The primary natural source of carbon-14 on Earth is cosmic ray action upon nitrogen in the atmosphere, and it is therefore a cosmogenic nuclide. However, open-air nuclear testing between 1955–1980 contributed to this pool.
The different isotopes of carbon do not differ appreciably in their chemical properties. This is used in chemical and biological research, in a technique called carbon labeling: carbon-14 atoms can be used to replace nonradioactive carbon, in order to trace chemical and biochemical reactions involving carbon atoms from any given organic compound.
- 1 Radioactive decay and detection
- 2 Radiocarbon dating
- 3 Origin
- 4 Occurrence
- 5 See also
- 6 References
- 7 Further reading
- 8 External links
Radioactive decay and detection
Carbon-14 goes through radioactive beta decay:
- <math>\mathrm{~^{14}_{6}C}\rightarrow\mathrm{~^{14}_{7}N}+ e^- + \bar{\nu}_e</math>
By emitting an electron and an electron antineutrino, one of the neutrons in the carbon-14 atom decays to a proton and the carbon-14 (half-life of 5730 years) decays into the stable (non-radioactive) isotope nitrogen-14.
The emitted beta particles have maximum energy of 156 keV, while their average energy is 49 keV. These are relatively low energies; the maximum distance traveled is estimated to be 22 cm in air and 0.27 mm in body tissue. The fraction of the radiation transmitted through the dead skin layer is estimated to be 0.11. Small amounts of carbon-14 are not easily detected by typical Geiger–Müller (G-M) detectors; it is estimated that G-M detectors will not normally detect contamination of less than about 100 000 disintegration per minute (0.05 µCi). Liquid scintillation counting is the preferred method.[5] The G-M counting efficiency is estimated to be 3%. The half-distance layer in water is 0.05 mm.[6]
Radiocarbon dating
Radiocarbon dating is a radiometric dating method that uses (14C) to determine the age of carbonaceous materials up to about 60,000 years old. The technique was developed by Willard Libby and his colleagues in 1949[7] during his tenure as a professor at the University of Chicago. Libby estimated that the radioactivity of exchangeable carbon-14 would be about 14 disintegrations per minute (dpm) per gram of pure carbon, and this is still used as the activity of the modern radiocarbon standard.[8][9] In 1960, Libby was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for this work.
One of the frequent uses of the technique is to date organic remains from archaeological sites. Plants fix atmospheric carbon during photosynthesis, so the level of 14C in plants and animals when they die approximately equals the level of 14C in the atmosphere at that time. However, it decreases thereafter from radioactive decay, allowing the date of death or fixation to be estimated. The initial 14C level for the calculation can either be estimated, or else directly compared with known year-by-year data from tree-ring data (dendrochronology) up to 10,000 years ago (using overlapping data from live and dead trees in a given area), or else from cave deposits (speleothems), back to about 45,000 years before the present. A calculation or (more accurately) a direct comparison of carbon-14 levels in a sample, with tree ring or cave-deposit carbon-14 levels of a known age, then gives the wood or animal sample age-since-formation.
Natural production in the atmosphere
Carbon-14 is produced in the upper layers of the troposphere and the stratosphere by thermal neutrons absorbed by nitrogen atoms. When cosmic rays enter the atmosphere, they undergo various transformations, including the production of neutrons. The resulting neutrons (1n) participate in the following reaction:
- 1n + 14N → 14C + 1p
The highest rate of carbon-14 production takes place at altitudes of 9 to 15 km (30,000 to 50,000 ft) and at high geomagnetic latitudes.
As of 2008, the rate of carbon-14 production was poorly known – while the reaction can be modelled or the current concentrations and the global carbon budget can be used to backtrack, attempts to directly measure the production rate had not agreed with these models very well. Production rates vary because of changes to the cosmic ray flux incident, such as supernovae, and due to variations in the Earth's magnetic field. The latter can create significant variations in carbon-14 production rates, although the changes of the carbon cycle can make these effects difficult to tease out.[10]
The natural atmospheric yield of carbon-14 has been estimated to be about 22 000 atoms 14C per meter square of the surface of the earth per second, resulting in the global production rate of about 1 PBq/a.[11] Another estimate of the average production rate[12] gives a value of 20 500 atoms m−2s−1. Occasional spikes are possible; for example, there is evidence for an unusual 10-fold increase of the production rate in AD 774–775.[13]
Other carbon-14 sources
Carbon-14 can also be produced by other neutron reactions, including in particular 13C(n,gamma)14C and 17O(n,alpha)14C with thermal neutrons, and 15N(n,d)14C and 16O(n,3He)14C with fast neutrons.[14] The most notable routes for 14C production by thermal neutron irradiation of targets (e.g., in a nuclear reactor) are summarized in the table.
Carbon-14 may also be radiogenic (cluster decay of 223Ra, 224Ra, 226Ra). However, this origin is extremely rare.
|Parent isotope
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|Cross section for thermal neutron capture, b
Formation during nuclear tests
The above-ground nuclear tests that occurred in several countries between 1955 and 1980 (see nuclear test list) dramatically increased the amount of carbon-14 in the atmosphere and subsequently in the biosphere; after the tests ended, the atmospheric concentration of the isotope began to decrease.
One side-effect of the change in atmospheric carbon-14 is that this has enabled some options (e.g. bomb-pulse dating[19]) for determining the birth year of an individual, in particular, the amount of carbon-14 in tooth enamel,[20][21] or the carbon-14 concentration in the lens of the eye.[22]
Dispersion in the environment
After production in the upper atmosphere, the carbon-14 atoms react rapidly to form mostly (about 93%) 14CO (carbon monoxide), which subsequently oxidizes at a slower rate to form 14CO2, radioactive carbon dioxide. The gas mixes rapidly and becomes evenly distributed throughout the atmosphere (the mixing timescale in the order of weeks). Carbon dioxide also dissolves in water and thus permeates the oceans, but at a slower rate.[10] The atmospheric half-life for removal of 14CO2 has been estimated to be roughly 12 to 16 years in the northern hemisphere. The transfer between the ocean shallow layer and the large reservoir of bicarbonates in the ocean depths occurs at a limited rate.[15] In 2009 the activity of 14C was 238 Bq per kg carbon of fresh terrestrial biomatter, close to the values before atmospheric nuclear testing (226 Bq/kg C; 1950).[23]
Total inventory
The inventory of carbon-14 in Earth's biosphere is about 300 megacuries (11 EBq), of which most is in the oceans.[24] The following inventory of carbon-14 has been given:[11]
- Global inventory: ~8500 PBq (about 50 t)
- Atmosphere: 140 PBq (840 kg)
- Terrestrial materials: the balance
- From nuclear testing (till 1990): 220 PBq (1.3 t)
In fossil fuels
Most man-made chemicals are made of fossil fuels, such as petroleum or coal, in which the carbon-14 should have long since decayed. However, such deposits often contain trace amounts of carbon-14 (varying significantly, but ranging up to 1% the ratio found in living organisms, a concentration comparable to an apparent age of 40,000).[25] This may indicate possible contamination by small amounts of bacteria, underground sources of radiation causing the 14N(n,p) 14C reaction, direct uranium decay (although reported measured ratios of 14C/U in uranium-bearing ores[26] would imply roughly 1 uranium atom for every two carbon atoms in order to cause the 14C/12C ratio, measured to be on the order of 10−15), or other unknown secondary sources of carbon-14 production. Presence of carbon-14 in the isotopic signature of a sample of carbonaceous material possibly indicates its contamination by biogenic sources or the decay of radioactive material in surrounding geologic strata. In connection with building the Borexino solar neutrino observatory, petroleum feedstock (for synthesizing the primary scintillant) was obtained with low 14C content. In the Borexino Counting Test Facility, a 14C/12C ratio of 1.94×10−18 was determined;[27] probable reactions responsible for varied levels of 14C in different petroleum reservoirs, and the lower 14C levels in methane, have been discussed by Bonvicini et al.[28]
In the human body
Since essentially all sources of human food are derived from plants, the carbon that comprises our bodies contains carbon-14 at the same concentration as the atmosphere. The rates of disintegration of potassium-40 and carbon-14 in the normal adult body are comparable (a few thousand disintegrated nuclei per second).[29] The beta-decays from external (environmental) radiocarbon contribute approximately 0.01 mSv/year (1 mrem/year) to each person's dose of ionizing radiation.[30] This is small compared to the doses from potassium-40 (0.39 mSv/year) and radon (variable).
Carbon-14 can be used as a radioactive tracer in medicine. In the initial variant of the urea breath test, a diagnostic test for Helicobacter pylori, urea labeled with approximately Script error: No such module "convert". carbon-14 is fed to a patient (i.e. 37,000 decays per second). In the event of a H. pylori infection, the bacterial urease enzyme breaks down the urea into ammonia and radioactively-labeled carbon dioxide, which can be detected by low-level counting of the patient's breath.[31] The 14-C urea breath test has been largely replaced by the 13-C urea breath test which has no radiation issues.
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- ^ "Radiation Safety Manual for Laboratory Users, Appendix B: The Characteristics of Common Radioisotopes", Princeton University.
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- ^ "Carbon 14:age calculation". C14dating.com. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
- ^ "Class notes for Isotope Hydrology EESC W 4886: Radiocarbon 14C". Martin Stute's homepage at Columbia. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
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- ^ "Atmospheric δ14C record from Wellington". Trends: A Compendium of Data on Global Change. Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center (Oak Ridge National Laboratory). 1994. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
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Further reading
- Kamen, Martin D. (1985). Radiant Science, Dark Politics: A Memoir of the Nuclear Age. Berkeley: University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-04929-2.
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Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski says he is flattered by interest from Juventus but has insisted he has no plans to leave Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners star has recently been linked with a move away after reports claimed Arsene Wenger was unhappy with his work-rate on the left hand side.
In an interview with German newspaper Bild, the 27-year-old denied he has been relegated to the bench by Wenger due to his attitude and said his relationship with the Arsenal manager was good.
Bild then asked him about the reports of a summer departure from north London and the report in The Sun.
"I want to say two things about that. First: Its not my fault that clubs are interested in me," said the Germany international.
"And second: The interest of other clubs also makes me proud, because I see it as an acknowledgement of my performances that I have shown in London so far."
Podolski was then quizzed directly on the possibility of him leaving before the expiration of his Arsenal contract in 2016.
"That's unlikely, because I feel really comfortable in the club and in the city," he added.
"I really appreciate that you can have some peace and quiet as a player. That's why I can honestly say I'm not planning a transfer."
Podolski is currently away on international duty with Germany and was an early substitute from the bench in the 3-0 win over Kazakhstan.
The former FC Koln captain has been carrying an ankle injury in recent weeks and has not played for Arsenal since the 2-1 defeat to Tottenham at the beginning of March.
That his last three Premier League performances have come as a substitute could have a lot to do with the reports emerging that questioned his future.


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WWE has released another huge video, this time paying tribute to Eddie Guererro,
in Cheating Death, Stealing Life: The Eddie Guererro Story.
The documentary section of the DVD is the same as the TV special that aired
a few months ago on UPN. If you missed it the first time, be sure not to miss
it now. The doc tells the complete Guererro story, starting from the time of
his father, through to his brothers' careers in the ring.
The bio the progresses through Eddie's childhood days, and his development in
Mexico, Japan and ECW. His WCW career is extensively covered, especially surrounding
the car accident. The relationship between Guererro, Chris Benoit and Dean Malenko
is also heavily discussed in these sections.
The accident is the first time, however, that we learn about the troubles in
Guererro's life. Soon after the accident, we head to his WWF debut, and the
arm injury he sustained on his second night with the company. There are more
problems discussed here, as Eddie begins to downward spiral. This part of Eddie's
life is extensively discussed, and aside from the origin of Latino Heat, the
section concentrates on Eddie's troubles, eventually leading to his dismissal
from WWE.
The bio finishes with Guererro's battling his demons and eventually overcoming
them. Here, we see a lot about his relationship with Chavo Guererro Jr., and
his attaining the WWE Championship.
As if the documentary wasn't enough reason to get this DVD, the match selection
here is absolutely stunning. All of Eddie's North American wrestling is touched
on, including ECW, WCW and WWF/E. There's also Eddie's teaming with Art Barr
against El Hijo del Santo and Octagon from the When Worlds Collide PPV, in a
superb bout, and a very cool look at Eddie's brothers, Chavo, Mondo and Hector,
from the AWA. Unfortunately, however, there are no matches from Eddie's Japan
days as Black Tiger, which would have been really amazing.
A couple of the matches include alternate commentary. Be warned - on some DVD
players, it may seem like you do not get the original commentary option, but
to access it, you can click around on the audio button on your remote and you
will find it, and you will be glad you did for the Todd Grisham matches. Grisham
once again shows little insight and an utter lack of knowledge on the business,
mis-calling the events at Wrestlemania XX if you can believe it.
While you might be tempted to skip the non-match extras, the majority are worth
at least one look-through. Among the features here are all of the Los Guererros
vignettes, as well as extra scenes with the Guererro family. While some scenes
are throwaway, such as the YJ Stinger commercials, the overall package is great.
There's no question that this DVD is a must-see, if not an out-right must own.
The bio section is something truly special, as WWE out-does itself once again
telling an absolutely fantastic story. The extras are also phenomenal, with
some superb matches and great side stories.
The SLAM! DVD Mad Lib Review
My favourite match was Eddie Guererro vs. Dean Malenko - 2/3 Falls, because
it was a spectacular, pure wrestling match, something you didn't really see
in ECW that often.
If I produced this DVD, I would take out Eddie Guererro vs. Rob Van Dam
- Intercontinental Ladder Match, because the match was a pretty average
ladder match, and the hardcore stye is better exemplified in Guererro's no-DQ
bout against Edge from Smackdown! a couple years back. I would also consider
removing the Rey/Eddie match because the match is available on Mysterio Jr.'s
Easter Eggs
AWA - Click left three times on the Superclash match to see Hector Guererro
and Gene Okerlund talking about the Gobbeldygooker (courtesy wrestlecrap.com).
ECW - Go to the Malenko/Guererro ECW match and click left a couple times to
open a promo that shows the history of the two in ECW, narrated by Joey Styles.
WWE Survivor Series - Click left three times on the triple-threat tag-team
match to get the recap video that lead to this match.
WWE No Way Out - Click left three times to see the recap video leading up to
the title match.
Special Extras - Click left three times on Fight for Honour to hear Eddie talk
about his first match.
Special Extras - Click left three times on Injury to hear Eddie talk about his
Jon Waldman, a writer with SLAM! since 2000, is anxiously awaiting the Best
of Los Conquistadores DVD. Feel free to contact WWE and demand the production
of a tribute to the greatest tag team of all time.


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When I was a young tike, I thought Andre Agassi's flourescents were about the coolest thing in the world. Much of my self-esteem was derived from owning a pair of the shoes pictured at the bottom of this poster, even if I couldn't get them until long after they were considered cool. Okay, I'm wearing them right now.
Anyway, James Blake came up with this homage to Agassi last night, and I couldn't think of a finer tribute. James Blake might have just become my new favorite tennis player, and if he manages to come up with a dirty blonde mullet at some point, he might just become my favorite athlete of all-time.
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Baseball wins 7th straight against Kentucky 10-8
LEXINGTON, KY. – Senior first baseman Ryan Wilkins hit a pair of home runs as the Lipscomb Bisons defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 10-8 Wednesday evening at Cliff Hagan Stadium.
Lipscomb has won seven straight against the Wildcats. The Bisons' last and only loss to Kentucky came in 1971.
Wilkins put Lipscomb (17-31) on the board in the first with a two-run shot to left field. He drove in M.L. Williams who extended his hit streak to 13 games, a team season high, with an infield single to the short stop.
Kentucky (26-23) took their only lead of the game, 3-2, after their first six batters reached base off Lipscomb starter Matt Bowling. With the bases loaded and no outs, Bowling induced a double-play getting the lead runner out at home and then a groundout to the first baseman.
In the third inning Wilkins gave the Bisons a 5-3 lead when nailed his second home run down the left field line.
Centerfielder Tyler Wilson had a sacrifice fly in the fourth scoring Kyle Henry to expand Lipscomb's lead to three runs. Henry reached base on a throwing error by the third baseman. Kentucky recouped the run in the bottom of the inning on a sacrifice fly.
Third baseman Zach Messer opened the fifth inning with a home run to left center. Kentucky once again cut the Bisons lead back to two in the bottom of the inning. After a pickoff attempt by Bowling went to the right of Wilkins at first allowing the base runners to advance to second and third, Marcus Nidiffer singled to left field scoring the lead runner.
Left-hander Alex Ross replaced Bowling on the bump with no outs and runners on the corners. Ross struck out the first two batters he faced and then induced an infield pop out.
Ross (2-3) received the win for his performance.
In the sixth Lipscomb took a 10-5 lead with a double by Lee Wilson followed by singles by Tyler Wilson and Williams.
Freshman lefty Chris Nunn replaced Ross in the sixth and retired the first six batters he faced. Nunn encountered a jam in the eighth inning allowing three hits and giving up a walk to the first five batters. The Bisons almost got out of the inning with only giving up two runs, but Andy Burns beat out a throw to complete a double play which allowed the third run of the inning to score and make it a 10-8 game.
The Bisons loaded the bases in the ninth with one out before T.J. Hoelzer grounded into a force and Henry struck out.
Josh Cotham (1) earned the save pitching a scoreless ninth for the Bisons.
Starter Sam Kidd (1-2) took the loss for Kentucky giving up seven runs, six earned, in four innings of work.
The Bisons are back in action Thursday evening when they open a three-game set against Mercer at Ken Dugan Field. First pitch is at 6 p.m. and the Ken Dugan Award will be presented prior to the game.
Benjamin Seamon and John Higgins will have the call for the Lipscomb Sports Network and ASun.TV.


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July 29, 2012
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2 comments:
Hi !
Just to say, I am the producer's son, of Chateau Coupe-Roses I mean, and in a few years I will be the producer as well.
So just want to thank you for this note, it's a pleasure to see that you liked our wine !
Just a little mistake, the wine in the movie is not rosé wine ! It's actually white wine, "Champ du Roy". If you look at the trailer, you can see the word "roy" on the bottle.
But it's very pleasant to see that you made the discover, and look forward to find this wine !
Thank you :)
- Vincent Fritzsche said...
Wow, thanks for finding the post and adding the information on the wine in the movie. Do you have any idea how they used your bottle? I thought it was a nice little detail.
But I have a dilemma. I have some of your red wine, I found this rose when traveling, but I don't think I've ever seen the white. I'd love to try it. Any ideas if it makes it to the US?