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I have a bit of a problem. I was upgrading my cisco IOS the other night to fix a problem with my mail client not authenticating properly... and to just get the newest IOS.
I DO have console access and it is my router... The router is a Cisco 806 broadband router.
After uploading my new IOS, I reloaded it like you normally would... this is what I get...
I tried to upgrade it to c806-o3sy6-mz.123-2.T.bin from c806-o3sy6-mz.122-4.YH.binSystem Bootstrap, Version 12.2(4r)XM3, RELEASE SOFTWARE (fc1)
TAC Support: http://www.cisco.com/tac
Copyright (c) 2002 by cisco Systems, Inc.
C800/SOHO series (Board ID: 17-100) platform with 32768 Kbytes of main memory
program load complete, entry point: 0x80013000, size: 0x4c589c
Error : compressed image checksum is incorrect 0x7CAF0C71
þ Expected a checksum of 0x7CAF0C9E
*** System received a Software forced crash ***
signal= 0x17, code= 0x5, context= 0x0
PC = 0xbaddaddd, Vector = 0xbaddaddd, SP = 0xbaddaddd
Everytime I reboot it... I get that message so I can't get to CLI to erase flash to load a different IOS image...
Here is what I have tired so far...
Using the process here I have gotten into ROMMON to change the registers...
Since I can get to ROMMON I can change the registers...Press Break on the terminal keyboard within 60 seconds of the power-up to put the router into ROMMON.
If the break sequence doesn't work, see Possible Key Combinations for Break Sequence During Password Recovery for other key combinations.
Type confreg 0x2142 at the rommon 1> prompt to boot from Flash without loading the configuration.
Type reset at the rommon 2> prompt.
The router reboots but ignores its saved configuration.
SourceConfiguration Registers
The global configuration command - config-register is used to modify the behaviour of the router. Weather or not it boots from saved configuration. Weather or not it boots from the flash or the boot-proms.
The following page is an excellent reference for configuration registers http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/...ig/vconfig.htm
In summary these Boot Registers are quite handy:
The value range is from 0x0 to 0xFFFF.
0x2102 is the factory-default configuration register value.
0x2142 boots from flash without using NVRAM contents good for password recovery.
0x2101 boots from boot prom image not flash, good for upgrading image on flash.
0x2141 boots from boot prom and ignores NVRAM contents.
0x141, which disables the Break key, ignores the NVRAM configuration, and
boots the default system image from ROM.
I have tried ALL of these registers.. and I can't get to CLI.
Everything I have tried still results in the message that is in my first quote.
I have just seen the boot helper image.. and am going to mess with that for a bit.
Mybe I'm missing something here... but how do I change the boot register to get the boot helper image instead of the sysem image stored in flash?! Will I be able to delete the other image in flash from the boot helper?Configuring the Boot Field
The lowest four bits of the processor configuration register (bits 3, 2, 1, and 0) form the boot field. (See Table D-2.)
Table D-2 Explanation of Boot Field (Configuration Register Bits 00-03)
Boot Field Meaning
Stays at the system bootstrap prompt (ROM monitor) on a reload or power cycle
Boots the boot helper image as a system image
Specifies a default netboot filename
Enables default booting from system Flash memory
Enables boot system commands that override the default netboot filename1
1Values of the boot field are 2-15 in the form cisco<n>-processor_name, where 2 < n < 15.
The boot field specifies a number in binary. If you set the boot field value to 0, you must have console port access to boot the operating system manually. Boot the operating system manually by entering the b command at the bootstrap prompt as follows:
> b [tftp] flash filename
Definitions of the various command options follow:
bBoots the default system software from ROM
b flashBoots the first file in Flash memory
b filename [host]Boots over the network using TFTP
b flash [filename]Boots the file (filename) from Flash memory
For more information about the b [tftp] flash filename command, see the appropriate Cisco IOS software publications.
If you set the boot field value to a value of 2 through F, and there is a valid system boot command stored in the configuration file, the router boots the system software as directed by that value. (See Table D-3.) If you set the boot field to any other bit pattern, the router uses the resulting number to form a default boot filename for booting from a network (TFTP) server.
If there are no boot commands in the configuration file, the router attempts to boot the first file in system Flash memory. If no file is found in system Flash memory, the router attempts to netboot a default file whose name is derived from the value of the boot field (for example: cisco2-4500). If the attempt to boot from a network (TFTP) server fails, the boot helper image in boot Flash will boot up.
If boot commands are in the configuration file, the router software processes each boot command in sequence until the process is successful or the end of the list is reached. If the end of the list is reached without a file being successfully booted, the router will retry the netboot commands up to six times unless the boot default ROM software if netboot fails bit (bit 13 of the virtual configuration register) is set. If bit 13 is set, the system boots the boot helper image found in boot Flash memory without any retries.
In the following example, the virtual configuration register is set to boot the router automatically from Flash memory and to ignore Break at the next reboot of the router
Can Someone help me understand?
When I change confreg 00 or 0x00 or what? will that leave me at bootstrap where I can try to load a system image from a tftp server? I have other system images I know that works... I just need to load it to flash...
SourceConfiguration Register
The virtual configuration register is in nonvolatile RAM (NVRAM) and has the same functionality as other Cisco routers. You can view or modify the virtual configuration register from either the ROM monitor or the operating system software. Within ROM monitor, you can change the configuration register by entering the register value in hexadecimal format, or by allowing the ROM monitor to prompt you for the setting of each bit.
Changing the Configuration Register Manually
To change the virtual configuration register from the ROM monitor manually, enter the command confreg followed by the new value of the register in hexadecimal, as shown in the following example:
rommon 1 > confreg 0x2101
You must reset or power cycle for new config to take effect
rommon 2 >
The value is always interpreted as hexadecimal. The new virtual configuration register value is written into NVRAM but does not take effect until you reset or reboot the router.
Changing the Configuration Register Using Prompts
Entering confreg without an argument displays the contents of the virtual configuration register and a prompt to alter the contents by describing the meaning of each bit.
In either case, the new virtual configuration register value is written into NVRAM but does not take effect until you reset or reboot the router.
The following display shows an example of entering the confreg command:
rommon 7> confreg
Configuration Summary
enabled are:
console baud: 9600
boot: the ROM Monitor
do you wish to change the configuration? y/n [n]: y
enable "diagnostic mode"? y/n [n]: y
enable "use net in IP bcast address"? y/n [n]:
enable "load rom after netboot fails"? y/n [n]:
enable "use all zero broadcast"? y/n [n]:
enable "break/abort has effect"? y/n [n]:
enable "ignore system config info"? y/n [n]:
change console baud rate? y/n [n]: y
enter rate: 0 = 9600, 1 = 4800, 2 = 1200, 3 = 2400 [0]: 0
change the boot characteristics? y/n [n]: y
enter to boot:
0 = ROM Monitor
1 = the boot helper image
2-15 = boot system
[0]: 0
Configuration Summary
enabled are:
diagnostic mode
console baud: 9600
boot: the ROM Monitor
do you wish to change the configuration? y/n [n]:
You must reset or power cycle for new config to take effect
Then I'd need to xfer via console since I won't have any ip set to my LAN ethernet interface?
I called cisco support and they told me that I'd have to open a TAC in which I'd need a contract (which I don't have)... etc. etc.
Is there any way I can resolve my problem? I'm not a cisco newbie... I just don't use them all that much and they don't teach us that kind of stuff in class... just the basic config... not how to bring one back to life... I have already messed it all up and I'm a little nervous of changing too much stuff and I won't be able to do anything at all!!!
I'll be on vacation thurs night (7/31) through tues night (8/5) so if I don't reply between that time... its because I don't have access to a PC...
Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you to anyone who does reply.


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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Mathew Bent, the Deerfield Beach teen who was convicted for his role in the fiery attack on Michael Brewer three years ago, will not get a new trial.
"I'm going to deny the motion for a new trial," said Broward Circuit Judge Matthew Destry.
Destry made the announcement Monday morning, stating there was not sufficient evidence of juror misconduct to warrant a new trial for 18-year-old Bent.
"I'm not surprised. I think before we start seeing the type of results I think we deserve, there's going to be an appeal," said defense attorney Johnny McCray.
"I'm very happy with that, very happy. We're just looking forward to it being over with so we can move on. We're very satisfied with what the judge ruled this morning," said Valerie Brewer, the victim's mother. "We finally see the light at the end of the tunnel."
Bent was convicted in June of aggravated battery in the 2009 attack on Brewer, who was then 15.
The jury foreperson claimed there was racial animosity and that had affected her verdict. Bent is black and the victim, Brewer, is white. Two weeks ago, jurors were questioned about the case.
"My heart goes out to the families of all the boys," said Reenie Brewer, the victim's grandmother. "I've said that since the beginning. I'm a mom and a grandma. I hate the fact that three boys did something so stupid that day and are in that much trouble. I hate it."
Two other teens reached plea deals with the state and are serving prison time after pleading no contest to attempted murder charges.
Brewer was chased and doused with paint thinner and then set on fire, but survived after jumping into a swimming pool.
Bent was originally charged with attempted second-degree murder with a weapon, but jurors returned a guilty verdict on the lesser charge of aggravated battery
He faces a maximum prison sentence of 15 years if his conviction stands, but has asked for a new trial based on the accusations of jury misconduct. Sentencing is expected to take place before the end of the year.
Destry has yet to rule on Bent's motion for acquittal, which is based on the defense attorney's claims that there was insufficient evidence to prove that any of the teens involved in the attack intended to set Brewer on fire. That will likely happen before sentencing.

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Byron Bay is a coastal town in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, located just off the Pacific Highway, approximately 800 km north of Sydney and 175 km south of Brisbane. Cape Byron is the easternmost point on the Australian mainland.
Byron Bay is famed worldwide for its surfing beaches, scuba diving, whale watching, rural beauty and laid-back lifestyle. It is a major tourist centre, the area having experienced a dramatic increase to 1.7 million+ visitors per year. The town and surrounding area have a population of about 30,000.
The community of Suffolk Park lies a five minute drive south, along Tallow Beach. It's a quieter alternative to the heart of Byron, but for most services you will need to make the trip into Byron. The towns of Bangalow and Nimbin lie inland, less than an hour's drive away. Lennox Head and Ballina are to the south.
There are many thriving home-based businesses focused on alternative, holistic, cultural and knowledge industries, with a growing population of artists, writers and filmmakers. Byron Bay is renowned for capturing the hearts of the people that visit and many end up staying. The community spirit in the town and the surrounding area is strong.
Ballina/Byron Airport (BNK IATA) is the nearest airport, around 30 minutes drive away at Ballina. There are flights from Sydney and Melbourne. Airport transport options. There are regular shuttle services from the airport and most of them are door to door. Book online to save money. Xcede Airport Transfers and Steve's Tours Airport Express offer shuttle services direct to your door from $18. Blanchs bus service costs $10, but isn't door to door and travels through other towns on the way.
Gold Coast Airport (OOL IATA) is around 1 hour away at Coolangatta and has domestic flights and international flights from New Zealand, Malaysia, and Japan. It often has cheaper flights and cheaper car hire than Ballina. There are a number of transport operators from the airport to Byron Bay. For example, Byron Bay - Surfers Express do pick-up and drop-off at the airport in their runs between Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise for $27. Xcede Airport Transfers offer shuttle services direct to the door.
Regular coach services travel between Sydney and Brisbane via Byron Bay.
Byron is around 9 hours drive from Sydney, a good day's drive, with many possibilities to stop and rest. Traffic on the Pacific Highway gets busy during school holiday periods. During summer the Ewingsdale Road route in and out of town from the Pacific Highway can get crowded and slow. When coming from the south on the highway in holiday periods, avoid traffic delays on Ewingsdale Road by taking the Lennox Head exit from the highway at Ross Lane and enter Byron from the south.
Byron is only just over an hour from the Gold Coast, and just over two hours from Brisbane.
Many surfing or backpacker tours along the east coast.
Trains no longer stop next to the Railway Hotel as the rail line is closed except for a 2km shuttle service to Sunrise Beach. You can transfer to a coach from the train at Casino. You can buy a through ticket. Casino is located quite a distance from Byron Bay and it might often be best to get a bus directly to Byron, saving a lot of trouble. Or, if you are lucky enough most of the domestic airlines have sales on pretty consistently from most major cities to the Gold Coast, Brisbane and less frequently Ballina. All of these are closer than Casino and may be cheaper if you find the right sale.
There is limited regular public transport within Byron Bay, operated by Blanch's Bus Company - however most destinations within the bay are walkable, including The Lighthouse Walk. The Byron Shire Council has installed parking ticket machines, with the fee being $2 per hour.
Byron Bay has good surf with a variety of beaches within the town limits. It has occupied the imagination of Australians for many years for its climate, lifestyle and warm water.
It is not uncommon to surf among pods of common dolphins as the evening winds down in Byron, especially if you are surfing Wategos or the Pass.
If you visit Byron Bay without a surfboard, you can hire one online in the Bay for US$20 a day and US$120 a week at www.rentasurfboard.com
A clothing optional beach called Belongil is situated north of the Byron Beach Club at Tyagarah. Access via Grays Lane and a walking track from the Pacific Highway.
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Find out about upcoming events in The Bagg, a local publication out on Mondays.
Many of the pubs and bars serve food also – check the Drink section following.
Byron Bay has a very vibrant social scene for a town of its size. The Northern hosts the more important bands, and the Beach Hotel and the Railway Friendly Bar have bands most nights.
Nightclubs include Woody's Surf Shack and the backpackers' favourite, Cheeky Monkeys. This can also be a good place to go out on Mondays and Tuesdays when everywhere else is quiet.
Find out what's on around town by picking up a copy of The Bagg, a gig and entertainment guide out every Monday.
Byron Bay is a well established destination for backpackers, schoolies, families and couples, and there is a choice of accommodation styles catering to all of them. Most local real estate agents handle holiday house rentals, and there are many in the beach areas, and even further into suburban Byron. Some bed-and-breakfasts have been created by building additions to once suburban Byron houses.
Camping on the beach is illegal. Council rangers will issue fines if you camp for free. Camp at Belongil fields or Byron tourist village if you need somewhere cheap to camp and it never gets full. You can set up camp at night and pay the next morning
Be careful of drink spiking - always keep your drink in view and don't accept drinks from strangers. If a stranger does shout you a drink make sure it is the drink you want and watch the drink being poured and handed over to you without it leaving your sight. Never get a stranger to buy a drink on your behalf with your money. They could buy something else and drink it themselves. If you are refused a drink by the bar there is a good reason why.
Swimming - always swim between the flags. Avoid swimming at night especially on your own. Follow all instructions from lifeguards
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Explore the 'Rainbow Region' - rural towns and sleepy villages, set in lush and particularly scenic countryside. The area is famed as a haven for alternative culture. Nimbin, Mullumbimby and the Channon are the favourite towns to visit in this region. There is a popular market in the Channon once a month, well on the tourist trail. Bangalow features a nice relaxed old-town main street.
There are many scenic wonders in the area. Byron area has many rainforests & parks. The volcanic plug of Mount Warning is a favourite tour. It can be reached by driving into Murwillumbah and following the roads to the small village of Uki. There are many waterfalls like Minyon Falls (direction Federal-Rosebank), Protester Falls (the Channon area) and Wanaganui Falls (Wilsons Creek). The drive to these falls is very scenic as it follows the creek and a narrow valley a some nice rainforest.
Brunswick Heads is a nice day trip. The pub is a good place to relax for a meal by the river and it has some quieter beaches. Between Byron Bay and Ballina there is a nice coastal drive which passes through the quiet coastal town of Lennox Head. If you stick to the coastal roads you will see many more beaches and coastal scenery than the highway.
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Philly native Todd Glass is coming to Helium Comedy Club this week for a string of shows with Chip Chantry Chip Chantry. Todd asked me to write it twice because he thinks Chip will get excited. [Scroll down for Chip's reaction!]
WitOut: Hi Todd! Where in the world are you?
Todd Glass: Hey, right now I am in Kansas performing with Jim Gaffigan.
WitOut: What's a comedy crowd like in Kansas?
Glass: Well if you're with someone as big as Jim you're drawing his audience and they're good. But the city doesn't make the audience, the club does. If you have a good club it doesn't matter where you are. Granted, there are cities that are more beautiful than others but as far as the way the audience acts it's based on how the club operates. In my opinion, the best comedy club in America is Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis. Who'd think Minneapolis would have the best club? But when a club has high standards and respects the comedy, the audience will follow. They train the audiences. Helium, I give them an A++. One of the best clubs in the country. When Marc (owner of Helium Comedy Club) wanted to start Helium he went to the Montreal Comedy Festival and asked comics, "What's your favorite club?", and they kept saying Acme. So, Marc decided he had to check this place out. He went to Minneapolis, met with Louis Lee (owner of Acme Comedy Club), and made it happen.
WitOut: Do you have any memorable stories about shows you've done here in Philly?
Glass: It made me proud whenever I'd come to Philly with other acts. Once I was on tour with Louis C.K., Sarah Silverman, and David Cross, and when we came to Philly I so didn't want it to be a bad crowd. The crowd ended up being unbelievably great. So great. And I was so proud.
WitOut: I know you've shot a couple pilots over the years, is that something you'd like to do again?
Glass: I just sold a pilot to Comedy Central actually, I'm very excited about it. It's called The Todd Glass Situation. My character owns a college bar/restaurant–which is one layer of the show but it doesn't consume the whole show. It also deals with me being in the closet all those years…gosh I hate that term but what the fuck else am I gonna say? There's never been a show about hiding in the closet. Like, what does it REALLY mean to be in the closet on a day-to-day basis? It's important to who I am but I didn't want it to be the A slot of the show so, it's a layer, never the primary story. At least I hope it's that way in the show.
WitOut: I'm curious, what is it you don't like about the phrase "in the closet?"
Glass: "In the closet," ugh, I don't know, it's probably my own issue. It's just so…flamboyant. Maybe that's not it.
WitOut: Is it because it's sort of a pithy way to describe it?
Glass: Yeah, see, you said it better than me. But also, ya know, sometimes you just don't like something and ya can't even explain it? It's hard to explain but, obviously one day we won't have that expression because we won't need to.
WitOut: I was actually not going to ask about last year's WTF announcement unless it came up naturally since it seems interviewers always ask about it .
Glass: As far as the Maron thing goes, I don't mind talking about it, I like the mix. I didn't talk about it my whole life so I'm good talking about it. But yeah, I appreciate your thought to not ask. But, it's a gigantic part of my life. If we pull it off right on the show it won't be a gigantic part of the show. It was very rarely the A plot of my day. Mostly B or C slot. It's not gonna drive the show. But I'll say this, it'll be funny obviously, but it'll also hopefully shed a lot of light on the issue and make people say, "I never fucking thought about that." Like, how to handle it when your parents are in town, or, if you're in a diner and three people there know but the fourth doesn't. If you're smoking pot and worry, "Shit, did I just misspeak and say something I didn't mean to?"
WitOut: Do you remember where your first set was?
Glass: Absolutely. It was at Comedy Works on 2nd and Chestnut. It was an amazing place. I first went when I was in high school. Some friends and I went to see comedy and I was completely unaware that there were comedians that weren't household names but had followings. Established, really great comedians. It was a 300 seat room, we saw so many greats: Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, Gilbert Gottfried, Richard Lewis, Tim Allen, Roseanne Barr, Eddie Murphy, Stephen Wright, just amazing comics. Eventually I went up there. I was almost 16, I had a very frenetic energy. Everyone was very kind and told me I'm funny but that I gotta calm down. Then, and I'll never forget this, [The Legendary] Wid comes up and says to me, "You don't have to change anything, you're funny just the way you are." I have a special place in my heart for him. He's very supportive and that's so fucking important.
WitOut: What do people most often recognize you from?
Glass: Good question, times have changed with social media and podcasts. So, either a show like Comedy Bang Bang, podcasting or Jimmy Kimmel since I've done that show quite a few times. But people still remember me from Last Coming Standing too.
WitOut: How do you view the Philly comedy scene now compared to when you started?
Glass: Right now there's a really good scene in Philly. There wasn't for years but now there is, basically since Helium opened. It re-sparked excitement for comedy in the city. Between Helium and lots of niche one-nighters at bars or music venues or theatres, it's great. And there are a lot of new, really funny people in the last 7, 8 years. I love watching stand-up comedy and if I get to a town a night early I'll go to the open mic night. Some people are there for the first time, some have been there 7 times, but there's also established really good acts who just live in Philly and go down there. You see a lot of funny new people which is exciting.
See Todd Glass (with Chip Chantry) this Wednesday (11/27), Friday (11/29), and Saturday (11/30) at Helium Comedy Club (2031 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19103) .
Excited? Here's what I would be excited about.
1. I'd be excited if I was working with a headliner that does NOT belittle me in front of the staff, customers, and management on a nightly basis.
2. I'd be excited if I was working with a headliner who does not insist on having the venue pay HIM my check for the week, and who then takes a 40% "mentoring fee".
3. I'd be excited to work with a headliner who doesn't throw glasses of whiskey at me when I forget to get extra pickles with the panini that he likes from the deli all the way across town at midnight. And who screams at me about how he's friends with Jim Gaffigan, and how "friends with Jim Gaffigan get extra pickles, Goddammit!" And then he burns me with a cigarette and screams outdated racial slurs that don't even apply to me.
4. And I'd be excited to work with a headliner who doesn't force me to do wind sprints in front of the club right before I go onstage, so I'm all out of breath for the first minute of the four minutes he lets me do. And most of those four minutes are announcements he makes me read about how great Todd Glass is, and how Todd Glass is best friends with Jim Gaffigan, and how Todd Glass is so much funnier than I am, and how I should just quit comedy altogether and get a job cleaning up monkey shit at a monkey zoo. THAT'S NOT EVEN A REAL ANNOUNCEMENT, DAVE! AND I DON'T THINK THERE IS ACTUALLY A THING CALLED A MONKEY ZOO! IT'S JUST A ZOO!
I'm dreading this week.
Dave Metter is a Philly comedian, check him out on Twitter @DaveMetter, and check out his fake local news show Your News, Philadelphia December 5th and 6th at the Shubin Theatre.
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I'd be excited if Todd Glass was opening for Jim Gaffigan his friend this week at Helium.
I want that guy^^ opening for me he is funnier then both of them.


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Packers' donation helps college team get suited up this weekend
The Green Bay Packers are stepping in to help save the season for another football team.
It started with a fire on-board a bus carrying the Concordia College Alabama football team nearly two weeks ago.
No one was hurt, but the team lost gear worth tens of thousands of dollars.
"We had all of our stuff that we could play games with up underneath that bus. You know when you look back on it, everybody's like, 'How are we gonna finish the season out?'" Concordia College Alabama football coach Don Lee said.
The community, other schools and even Adidas responded.
Donations of equipment and uniforms came in,to get them back on the field.
It didn't take long for word of the fire to make it to Concordia University in Mequon. The two are sister schools.
Rick Riehl, the director of donor relations at Concordia University Wisconsin, reached out to the Green Bay Packers.
"They can't send Clay Mathews' jersey or Aaron Rodgers jersey, but they took care of them from the waist down. Which was great," Riehl said.
The Packers sent pants and socks to Alabama. The pro team and the college share the same colors.
"They know now that they're not just playing for Concordia College here in Alabama, but they're playing for every Concordia College around the nation. They can feel it," Lee said.
The coach told WISN 12 News his players are excited to wear NFL uniforms.
The Packers package arrived just in time for this weekend's homecoming game.
The college will wear the Packers gear for the first time this Saturday when they go for its first win of the season.
The coach said they had had calls and prayers from across the country. Even a child sent $20.
The Packers told WISN 12 News they sent actual game-worn gear to the college.


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When I woke up I was sleeping on the street
I felt the world was dancing, and I was dirt beneath their feet
When I woke up I saw the Devil looking down
But my Lord He played guitar the day love came to town"
— B. B. King
Note: This is the last part of a three-parter. The first part of this story is here and the second part is here.
Tuesday I slipped out of the conference during an hour when all of the sessions seemed neither relevant nor interesting and set out up Union Avenue on my way to its intersection with Marshall and Myrtle streets. Union is a main thoroughfare running to the edge of town from the door of the Peabody Hotel, in the lobby of which, after all, the Mississippi delta is famously said to begin, so I was surprised that it was so empty of businesses.
I did see a furniture store that displayed fine wood fireplace mantels in the windows of an old building that I at first thought was derelict, and one eatery called the Sky Grille or something like that, and I'm sure there must have been other concerns along the way, but my strongest impression was that Memphis was pretty bombed out, that it had never recovered from some long ago recession, long enough ago that commercial buildings and maybe even some nice old Victorian homes had disappeared leaving stately old Magnolia trees to stand sentinel over weedy lots in places where, if it were Seattle, shiny new condos would be opening up.
It was a little depressing, but as I've said before, I'm kind of attracted to urban decay, maybe because it so readily exposes the layers of time.
The layers of time have been kept from settling on the narrow building at 706 Union, which is where, in 1953 the teenaged Elvis Aaron Presley walked into Sam Phillips' Memphis Recording Service to make a record and answered the famous question of who he sounded like with the famous line, "I don't sound like nobody."
Sun Studio, as it later became known, has been preserved pretty much as it looked back then, and for $12 you can take a tour that leads you up a steep stairway into a room full of photos, old recording gear and other memorabilia related to the famous people whom Sam Phillips recorded here both before and after the night in July 1954 Elvis cut the version of "That's All Right" that, when Dewey Phillips played it on his radio program "Red Hot and Blue" three days later, got so many people out of their chairs and on the phone that he was forced to play the record over and over again that night.
Jason was the guide for the tour I joined of about two dozen people and he made it fun with enthusiastic storytelling and possibly the most interesting combination of face and head hair I've ever seen. He ran us through the key artists who recorded there — Rufus Thomas Jr., Chester Burnett (a.k.a. Howlin' Wolf), Ike Turner, and the Prisonaires among others — and told us what the significance of each contribution was, waving a remote to cause snippets of the original recordings to envelope us so we could hear what he was talking about.
A famous story says that an amp fell off the roof rack of the car Ike Turner's band was driving to the studio in Memphis, and even though they stuffed some paper inside it to mitigate damage to the woofer, it sounded distorted. However, Sam Phillips liked the effect and used it in the finished recording of "Rocket 88", which became a smash hit and is regarded by some (not many who know anything about the history of music, though) as the first rock 'n' roll recording. I missed part of what Jason was saying when he pointed to an old torn speaker behind the glass, but I believe he was saying it was the very speaker used in the recording.
The tour ends back downstairs in the original studio, the very room where Elvis recorded his first songs, and where the exact spot where he supposedly stood that night is marked on the linoleum floor with an X of black tape. On the west wall hung a photo of the "Million Dollar Quartet". The story there was that Carl Perkins was in the studio one day to record some rockabilly, with an as-yet-unknown Jerry Lee Lewis on piano to fatten up the lean rockabilly sound, when celebrities Elvis and Johnny Cash both happened to stop by the studio. Phillips recorded their impromptu session and a photographer from the local paper was rushed over to snap the famous photo., which has already appeared at least thrice in this Memphis set of posts.
At the end of the tour, Jason stood an old microphone in the middle of the room and said it had been discovered in the back room years ago when the building was being restored. He couldn't say for sure now, but it might have been the very microphone used by any number of celebrities who recorded there. We were welcome to take pictures pretending to sing into it, or really singing into it if we wanted.
The 40-minute-or-so tour had caused me to miss not only the conference session I wanted to skip, but the next one as well, so I had to beat it back to the Peabody, and since everyone hesitated I jumped forward and went first. I asked Jason to take my photo, and he thoughtfully counterposed my (pretend) crooning face against that of the King.
I hoofed it back downtown, but since it became clear that I was also going to miss the provided lunch, I went back by Beale Street instead of Union so I could get some chow. I wanted to try some barbecued ribs. It was suddenly nearly 80 degrees and I'd walked a mile or two and was hot. The King's Palace advertised ribs and air conditioning, and there was a family and several other parties inside, so I went in and ordered. When I asked for the barbecue banquet server Rob asked if I wanted the "dry rub" or the wet barbecue and I asked him what he recommended.
"Dry on the ribs, wet on the pulled pork."
"Great," I said. "Let's do that."
"Alright. Let's dance," he said and disappeared into the back.
By the time my food came out the family and the couple had left and there was just a guy at the bar. I was the lone diner in a big dark room, darker because it was so bright out on the street now. I felt a renewed pang of loneliness, and that's putting it mildly. I'm one needy little human, I tell ya. This was the nadir of the trip, I sitting at a table alone in a huge dark dining room, like some miserable king. To make it worse, some blues band started kicking it up outside on the sunny patio, where I hadn't even realized it was an option to sit. I considered asking them to move me to an outside table but I was suddenly weak and helpless against the voice in my head that told me it would be unseemly to trouble the wait staff so frivolously, and I couldn't do it.
"You know how to eat this?" Rob asked as he set a big plate down in front of me. I said I was ready to be schooled. He said "Well, there's the right way and then there's the civilized way."
"I want to know the right way," I said, whereupon he told me that if I wanted to be civilized I could flip the ribs upside down and then I'd be able to see where the knife could go to cut them apart, but that the right way was just to…here he lifted his hands to his face and growled and gnashed his teeth to signify someone (a local, presumably) tearing the meat off the ribs. I thanked him for the tip and applied myself to the messy task at hand. I have not eaten a lot of ribs in my time, but I believed then and now that those were the best ribs I've ever had. I told Rob so when he swung by.
"Have you tried our gumbo?"
"No, but I had gumbo up the street at Blues City last night."
His eyebrows did a strange thing, as if I'd responded with a non sequitur, and he said "Uh…did that place have trophies out front for 'best gumbo' like we do?" I said I hadn't noticed. Rob said, "hmmm, I was just checking…" with a sardonic edge and then asked if I wanted to taste some, on the house. He brought me some gumbo in a little paper taster cup. It was, I will admit, better gumbo. I finished my meal and could barely haul myself back to the hotel for the afternoon sessions.
After the last session I walked south along the river, the Mississippi River, then turned east to find the Lorraine Motel at 450 Mulberry Street, which is now the National Civil Rights Museum. This is where Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered in 1968. (Most people say he was "assassinated" but I don't see any real use for that word; it mainly sounds like a way of abstracting away the brutality of killing somebody.) The museum was closed by then, but I stood for a few moments acknowledging my senseless white guilt about what happened here.
There were a number of other tourists at the motel. Jacqueline Smith was there, too, at her table across the street. I had heard just two days earlier about this woman Jacqueline Smith, a black woman who has protested on the streetcorner across from the motel (often camping out) for twenty years. She was the last resident of the motel when it was closed in 1988 and she was evicted and, in the end, forcibly removed (but only, so I've heard, after barricading herself in her room). She feels strongly that King would not have approved of nine million dollars being spent on a museum for him nor the replacement of affordable housing for the poor in that neighborhood with the upscale condos and lofts that have been going up for years.
I walked over to her crude table, which had blue tarps draped around it for covering at night. I usually avoid proselytizers and torchbearers of every stripe but what I'd heard of her position seemed worth hearing and I told myself I could give her ten minutes of my time (oooh, such largesse). She was sitting and reading a thick book whose title I couldn't see. She was thin and severe looking. She did not look up at me. I perused her signage, which included one that said "Gentrification is Abuse". I asked her if she could tell me her story. Without taking her eyes off her book she said "There's a website."
After the long, nonplussed moment represented by the above asterisk, I said, "Well I can read, but I thought it might be better to hear what you have to say directly from you."
"I'm done talking for the day," said Jacqueline Smith, turning a page.
And that was that. I wanted to take a photo of her but it would have been crass. Or I don't know, maybe it would have been perfect. The world is beyond me to understand. Her website is a little spacey, but it's here. The conversation I would have liked to have with her was what did she envision as the alternative to either gentrification or leaving the city to rot, since she advocates a space between — the possibility of cleaning up a neighborhood without pricing the poor out of it, of actually maintaining a poor neighborhood — the existence of which I believe developers and city fathers would surely deny.
That evening I called the one person whom I'd made a solid contact of at the mixer the night before, a youngster named Scott. He said, yes, his boss Chris and another guy had taken their guitars down to Beale and were about to play on the sidewalk. He was there with them now. I should come on over. I skibbled over to Beale — without a jacket! — and found them on a corner next to where fairy tale carriages pulled by draft horses were waiting for customers. While waiting for the boys to "warm up" I talked to Jenny and the big black horse who stood waiting to pull the carriage she had for rent.
"What's his name?" I asked, giving him hearty pats on his thick neck.
"Ah," I said, getting the connection. "The 'horse in black'."
"Right," she said. "Only it's Bobby, not Johnny."
Chris and Mike, one of the conference speakers, played some bluegrass numbers while folks passed by on their way to the clubs or stopped to inquire about the carriage rides. I suggested somebody put a hat out, and one of us did, and Scott and I greased it with a few dollar bills so passers-by might be prompted to throw. Then we walked over to a restaurant of some local fame called the Rendezvous, just up an alley east of the Peabody, and they all ordered ribs. The dry rub recipe is legendary here, and if you go you're encouraged to order the brisket. One of the women told me in her sweet but not heavy southern accent that she'd grown up here in Memphis when the only places downtown that weren't boarded up were Schwab's Hardware and the Rendezvous.
I still hadn't digested all the barbecue I'd eaten on my late lunch, so while everyone else ordered ribs and beer I presided over a pitcher of cola. The evening waxed convivial and the laughter rang out. I was wedged in tight against the wall, my new friends having accepted my presence there as though I had merely been misplaced and had now caught up with them. They were smart and funny and friendly, and I wondered why it had taken until my last night in Memphis to hook up with them.


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Japan's All Nippon Airways is asking passengers to empty their bladders before boarding.
The flush-before-you-fly policy started on Oct. 1, the Daily Mail reported.
The thought is that all those empty bladders can add up to big carbon savings.
U.S. & World
The day's top national and international news.
"If the flight is lighter, we use less gasoline which is good for the environment," ANA North America spokeswoman Jean Saito told ABC News.
ABC News crunched the numbers:
It might not seem like much, but the human bladder can hold up to 16 ounces before the urge to urinate. That's about 1.1 pounds of fluid. If all 216 passengers on an ANA Boeing 767 had pretty full bladders, that extra urine would weigh about 240 pounds.
The experiment is part of the airline's efforts to "make flying as environmentally friendly as possible," ABC News reported.


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Red Bull Amaphiko
After the first successful Red Bull Amaphiko Academy in Soweto (South Africa) in 2014 the program expanded with Academies in Sao Paolo (Brazil) and Cape Town (South Africa). At both Academies international contributors and mentors inspired and supported a group of young social entrepreneurs who are using their creativity and energy to make a positive change in their communities to kick off an 18 month development program.
Nasser Al Attiyah: Dakar victory and 3 more titles in 3 weekends
Nasser Al Attiyah won the Dakar Rally in January and crowned 2015 World Cup for Cross Country Rallies Champion, MERC & WRC2 Champion within 3 weekends.
Carissa Moore - 3times World Champion
Carissa Moore becomes World Champion for the third time.
Red Bull Sound Select presents 30 Days in LA
2nd Annual 30 night takeover of LA showcasing International Headliners along side Red Bull Sound Select's emerging artists to BREAK MUSIC.
The Wanton Bishops
Red Bull took Lebanese blues rockers, The Wanton Bishops, on a trip to the deep south of America to discover their roots and find inspiration for their album.
Thre3style World final
I've given myself to the music, and tonight the music has paid me back". That's how CHILE's DJ Byte thanked the crowd after being crowned the 2015 Red Bull Thre3style champion. More than 6k attendees and 6 concerts.
Kenny Belaey - Slack Line
First biker on slack line/ high line.
Sebastien Ogier is 3-times WRC Champion
Sebastien Ogier claimed his 3rd consecutive World Rally Championship title by winning Rally Australia with three Rallies left.
Red Bull Barnstorming
British pilots Paul Bonhomme and Steve Jones become the first people in the world to fly planes in formation through a building.
Bonnaroo live on Red Bull TV
The inaugural 4 day, 3 channel broadcast from the farm featuring over 30 hours performances from legends like Billy Joel to Mumford & Sons.
2nd Wings for Life World Run
Encouraged and supported by millions of viewers worldwide, on May 3,2015 102,800 runners from all over the world ran together in the Wings for Life World Run and raised awareness and €4.2 million for the Wings for Life foundation and its single mission: to find a cure for spinal cord injury.
Billy Morgan Quad Cork
Billy Morgan lands the 1st Quad Cork in Snowboarding.
AWOLNATION releases new album "Run"
On march 17, 2015 AWOLNATION released his second full length album "Run" on Red Bull Records. The Song "I am" was globally featured in the World Of Red Bull TV Campaign.
Frozen Falls Will Gadd
Will Gadd climbed the frozen Niagara falls for the very first time.
Lindsey Vonn sets new record at 63 wins in female alpine skiing
Lindsey Vonn broke the longstanding record of women's World Cup career wins by scoring her 63rd victory in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on 19th of January 2015. With her win in the Downhill race on Sunday she first equalled the previous record set by Austria's Annemarie Moser-Pröll in 1980.


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California doesn't need a governor/pitchman.
We have Disneyland, the Rose Parade, the Grammys and Academy Awards, our climate – and the incredible home-grown innovation flowing from the likes of Apple, Google, Facebook and Broadcom.
But if Texas Gov. Rick Perry's "recruiting" visit to California companies makes one point, it's that there are lots of options within our nation as places for living or doing business.
California and Texas are the nation's two jobs giants – and the debating over whose business climate is better becomes pretty silly.
Say you run a low-margin business where knocking a few bucks off costs – personnel or property – would make a key difference. Texas might be a good choice. Same could be true for a family with financial challenges.
But what if you, say, run an operation requiring a highly trained, innovation-making workforce – and need a cultural or climate edge to lure those great employees? Perhaps you're in a good-paying industry and looking to ride the next cutting-edge wave? Then you might put up with the cost and challenges of a California location.
Part of the enduring genius of the founding fathers, in creating a nation that allows its states to set many of their own local priorities, was to ensure that Americans got the freedom of choice in many ways. I'm not sure the Founding Fathers foresaw that states would actually compete with regulation, tax policy and outright cash for businesses' affection. But as folks pretty distrustful of government, the Founding Fathers certainly saw the risks of one-size-fits-all policy for many issues.
In 237 years, the nation's economic system has evolved into a patchwork quilt of local economies – each with its own pluses, minuses – and quirks. That means consumers and corporations – and not to forget, foreigners seeking to immigrate – get a full menu of alternatives on where to settle or relocate.
California has certainly felt the heat of competition. While it has the most jobs among the states – 14 million, ahead of No. 2 Texas by 3 million – the state is no longer the job-creating machine it once was.
Some of that slowdown is sheer economic reality – any entity can only grow so fast for so long. In addition, the same once-explosive growth – especially tied to higher-than-national-average wages – has driven the cost of living sky high in the state.
Some of that local job sluggishness is indirectly and somewhat by design, a Californian choice. Voters have empowered political leaders to create tough workplace, development and environmental rules. Such laws can scare off certain businesses.
And, yes, some of California's economic headaches are the result of bad, anti-business policies that need fixing – and hopefully the nudges from the likes of Texas will motivate change.
But is Texas "better" for business or living than California? Well, is a modest-priced sedan "better" than a luxury sports car for transportation?
It is remarkable to watch the California economy rebound – a bounce that comes without many of the huge changes called for by the state's loudest critics.
The state is again a national leader in job creation; its housing markets look to be on the mend; the state budget crisis seems to be waning; and even one rating agency upgraded the state's credit rating.
Texas is doing well, too. Its strong energy heritage is a key reason why jobs are plentiful and the state's minor brush with budget deficits has ended.
Despite the successes, though, both states still have unacceptably high levels of residents living with steep financial challenges. In California, the culprit is often high costs. In Texas, it's usually low wages.
It's not the only common thread. Last year, pollster Gallup did a fascinating study using 13 measures of the projected livability of a state. Utah was best; West Virginia was worst – and California and Texas all but tied in a respectable showing in the middle of the top half.
Honestly, the only winner in a California vs. Texas contest is that it keeps both states honest.
And the "best" state? It's really a matter of one's preference or needs, professional or personal.
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One of my favorite stories is about Bl. Catherine Jarrige, whose feast day is July 4. She lived during the French Revolution and the accompanying supression of the Catholic Church and demonstrated a level of inspired chuztpah that takes your breath away.
Priests who not declare their first allegience to the revolutionary government were known as "non-juring" priests and in November of 1791, they were suspect and to be arrested. Most were arrested and the majority were kept in prison ships where the majority died within a few months from the appalling conditions.
Persecution evolved into active "de-Christianization" by 1793. In October of 1793, a law was passed sentencing non-juring priests and those who harbored them to instant death. Less than a month later, the Goddess Reason was installed on the high altar of Notre Dame Cathedral.
It was in this climate that Catherine, a lacemaker and professed third order Dominican, who was known for her great generosity to the poor "showed her quality". Catherine created a priest underground that slipped clergy in and out of her area successfully, ensured priests were fed and safe, and that the sacramental needs of the community were still met. No baby went unbaptized, no one died without confession. She only lost one priest, whom she accompanied fearlessly to the guillotine. After his execution, Catherine took some of the martyr's blood and smeared it on the eyes of a blind child who was instantly healed. At seeing the miracle, the executioner began to cry "I'm lost, I'm lost. I've killed a saint!"
One particularly amusing story about her exploits comes down to us. Catherine was guiding a priest, disguised as a revolutionary peasant, out of the area. To prevent discovery, Catherine has doused the disguised priest with wine and told him to walk as though he were drunk and let her do the talking. As they walked along, they encountered a revolutionary soldier. Thinking quickly, Catherine began to yell at her walking companion loudly as though she were scolding her husband. The soldier sympathized with Catherine's 'husband': "Citizen, if I had a wife like that, I'd drown her in the nearest river." The undercover priest is said to have passionately agreed. "Citizen, so would I!"
Catherine was instrumental in re-establishing the life of the Catholic community after the revolution and lived to be 82. It was said that as a young woman, she loved to dance the Bouree - a local country dance but gave it up after she was professed as a Dominican to focus upon her ministry to the poor.


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I recently discovered a really awesome sketch blog that I wanted to share with you! 2 Sketches 4 You posts a new sketch at the beginning of each week -- so it's a perfect site to get your mojo going after a long weekend!
The sketch above is this week's sketch. And... here is my take on it:
My best friend's husband is a math major. (For those of you who are NOT math braniacs, the symbol is the Greek letter "Pi".) ;) He was telling me about how his high school math students loved to celebrate Pi day (March 14 ~ 3.14)... and that got my brain turning. (They all bring in homemade pies to share with the school.) I knew the sentiment that I wanted to use, but wasn't sure how I would incorporate the symbol. And then... as I was digging through my craft stash, I found just what I was looking for in my Basic Grey Recess Chipboard box. YEAH! It was meant to be! :)
I hope you get a chance to craft this weekend too! I'm hoping to barricade myself in my craft room for at least an hour today. :) (pinkie toes crossed!)
(clear) Borders & Corners Circles (Papertrey Ink)
- Timber Brown StazOn (Tsukineko)
- Kraft, Suede Brown Dark (Prism)
Printed Paper:
- "Garden Chair" Daydream Collection (October Afternoon)
- "Walk in the Park" Detours Collection (October Afternoon)
- "Crimson Dots" Serendipity Blue Boutique (Sassafras Lass)
- Poolside Vinyl Letter Thickers (American Crafts)
- "Together" Stitched Felt Stickers (Chatter Box)
- Recess Undressed Chipboard (Basic Grey)
- Circle Nestabilities Die (Spellbinders)
- Threading Water Punch (Fiskars)
- Sewing Machine & thread


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Courtesy Christina Applegate
Thanks for welcoming Christina Applegate for a four-part blog.
The actress, who stars as Reagan on NBC's hit comedy Up All Night, is also mom to daughter Sadie Grace, 22 months, with fianc Martyn LeNoble.
Applegate, 40, is the creative partner for FabKids.com, a monthly outfit club for stylish girls sizes 2-8.
She can also be found @1capplegate on Twitter.
In her third blog post for PEOPLE, Applegate is excited to share some of her favorite things for Sadie — and what makes them so special.
One of the best parts about having a child is watching them develop their own very special personality. I love watching Sadie continue to grow and play — it seems as though every single day she is discovering something new!
There are certain moments where Sadie's personality really shines through. I am completely entertained — enthralled even — watching her play or interact with some of her favorite items. Here's a list of some of my favorites.
Where She Plays
Sadie can play in her outside playhouse for hours on end, and I could watch her play for just as long. It really is beautiful to see her engaging in such imaginative play. We keep a set of play teapots and teacups and she loves sharing her fake tea. She also loves to make soup — except her pronunciation isn't so great, and she seems to prefer calling it "poop"! She also loves to clean, and use her broom — and this is without any encouragement from me! A mother's dream, right?
What She Wears
Fostering expression of her unique personality is something I try to do on every level and it's so fun to see her express herself through her what she wears! One of her recent favorites is a pair of FabKids jeggings that look like jeans but are made with super soft stretchy fabric (so comfortable that she's more than happy to keep them on all day!). She pairs these with any and all of her favorite tops — especially her rocker tee — and sometimes a hula skirt too! I love to see her "rocking" her own style.
What She Reads
Speaking of doing things all by herself, one of Sadie's favorite books is called Timmy and is about a little boy who does everything for himself. Sadie seems to get really inspired by this book, which is both good and bad. Good in the sense that it's encouraging her to learn how to do things by herself, and bad in the sense that it's encouraging her to do things all by herself! For instance, now she wants to brush her teeth on her own — which can be a kind of messy experience with less than satisfactory results!
It is so wonderful to see what Sadie discovers each day — and I can't wait to see what she discovers next!
Courtesy Christina Applegate
– Christina Applegate


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Kurt Nimmo
February 7, 2013
Following his latest propaganda stunt in Katy, Texas, CNN host and British subject Piers Morgan floated the idea of either amending or repealing the Second Amendment.
"There are people now beginning to say, yes, maybe we should look as a nation at amending the Second Amendment again, and the reason — or repealing it, because the wording has been so open to interpretation that nobody seems quite sure what it means or what the founding fathers truly intended," Morgan said on the February 6 edition of his show.
Despite Piers Morgan's attempt to obfuscate what the founders had to say about the Second Amendment, its wording is direct and unambiguous:
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
The founders and their contemporaries wrote extensively on the Second Amendment. James Madison, known as the "Father of the Bill of Rights," said "Americans have the right and advantage of being armed — unlike the citizens of other countries whose governments are afraid to trust the people with arms."
In the Federalist Papers, Alexander Hamilton wrote that "little more can be reasonably aimed at, with respect to the people at large, than to have them properly armed."
"Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself," wrote George Washington. "They are the American peoples' liberty teeth and keystone under independence."
"The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it," advised Thomas Jefferson, as if anticipating the likes of Piers Morgan and the gun-grabbers over two hundred years ago.
Morgan and the gun-grabbers are a throughly modern and effete aberration the founders did not contemplate at the time of Revolution because common law recognized three principle rights of the people — "the right of personal security, the right of personal liberty, and the right of private property," according to Sir William Blackstone. At the time, self-defense was considered a "primary law of nature so it is not, neither can it be, in fact, taken away by the law of society."
"The second amendment, when presented to the states for ratification, attracted remarkably little attention," writes Thomas M. Moncure, Jr., in his excellent treatise, The Second Amendment Ain't About Hunting. "Because it embodied fundamental common law and republican principles, the lack of comment was not surprising."
How things change. Now we have a parade of idiots, led in part by a foreign agent masquerading as a commentator on American life (which he knows little to nothing about), demanding we chuck centuries of common law and our once cherished natural right to defend not only our lives and property, but also the ability to resist and defeat tyranny.
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As a science fiction enthusiast, reading is one of my favorite weekend activities. I especially enjoy short fiction, stories that I can consume in a single sitting without having to make a major time commitment. I rely on a number of excellent science fiction magazines to keep me stocked with a robust supply of imaginative works from a diverse community of writers.
Over the past two years, podcasting and ebooks have significantly changed the manner in which I consume science fiction. Amazon's Kindle platform has made it easier to maintain subscriptions to multiple publications and read them across all of my devices. Podcasts have given me a convenient way to listen to great stories when I'm traveling, eating, or working out.
My favorite science fiction magazines are Asimov's Science Fiction, Analog Science Fiction and Fact, and Fantasy & Science Fiction. These publications all have a long history of delivering excellent writing. They publish pieces of varying length, ranging from 30,000-word novelettes to 3,000-word short stories. They also sometimes include serialized novels, which are published in segments across several issues.
Analog and Asimov's are published monthly and F&SF is published once every two months. They provide more than enough science fiction material to occupy my free time, and the total cost of subscribing to all three in Amazon's Kindle store is just under $7 a month. In addition to reading those magazines, I sometimes buy an issue of Weird Tales, which is published a few times a year and is available for the Kindle on a per-issue basis, but not as a subscription.
I typically read these magazines at home on my Kindle Touch. I'll also sometimes read them on my smartphone with the official Kindle application when I'm standing in line somewhere or waiting to be seated at a restaurant. The convenience of the Kindle ecosystem is great, but there are some technical weaknesses in the Kindle periodical system that are occasionally frustrating.
The biggest problem with Kindle periodicals is that your position in an individual story isn't synchronized across all devices and won't be remembered at all by the mobile applications. The other downside of Kindle periodicals is that Amazon only retains the last seven issues of each publication on its servers, which means you can't easily go back and download older issues if they are deleted from your device. Readers who are willing to pay a little bit more to get DRM-free copies in a wide range of open formats might want to check out independent e-book retailer Fictionwise.
Some popular short fiction writers make collections of their stories available in the Kindle store. When I happen to find an author whose stories I really like in one of the magazines, I'll often check Amazon to see if any of their other work is available. One of my favorites is Nancy Fulda. Her outstanding short story Movement, which first appeared in Asimov's last year and is a contender for the Nebula award, is one of the best pieces of short fiction that I've ever read.
In addition to the magazines, there are a few great independent science fiction publications on the Web. My favorites among these are Clarkesworld and Strange Horizons, both of which rely on donations and make their stories available for free to readers on the Web. They tend to focus on shorter pieces and are open to more experimental writing.
One of the greatest things about the Hugo-winning Clarkesworld is that it also publishes a free podcast alongside its Web fiction. Each episode of the podcast includes one short story, which is read out loud by Clarkesworld podcast producer Kate Baker. Her excellent narration and insightful commentary on the stories have made the Clarkesworld podcast my favorite.
I also listen to Tor.com's podcast, which includes readings of stories from from the popular blog's fiction archive. Another one that's often very good is Escape Pod, a science fiction podcast that features stories from a wide range of authors. All three of those podcasts are free and typically have a few episodes each month.
I listen to podcasts on my smartphone with a dedicated application. On Android, I generally prefer to use Listen, Google's official podcast application. On the iPhone, my podcast application of choice is Downcast. Once you get the feeds configured, both applications are easy to use. Podcasts are great for science fiction enthusiasts who want to catch a few stories while they are at the gym or enduring a long commute.
Now that I've shared my favorite sources of short fiction, I'd like to know where Ars Technica readers go to find great stories. Join us in the discussion thread and let us know your favorite fiction periodicals and podcasts.
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London at a glance
Why go?
It's overtaken Paris as Europe's most-visited city. Restaurants, shops and galleries are world class, yet retain that famous eccentricity.
Local hotspot
Once rather indistinct, Marylebone has opened up into a more characterful, accessible neighbourhood, mainly thanks to its new food offerings. We'd recommend the intimate Social Wine & Tapas on James Street, or dinner tickets for Carousel, a venue that hosts pop-ups and guest chefs from all over the world.
You probably didn't know
London does a nice line in man-made urban beaches come summer; get sand between your toes everywhere from the South Bank to the Olympic Park.
Suggested reading
Love him or loathe him, former Mayor Boris Johnson knows the city. He tells its history through its residents in Johnson's Life of London: The People Who Made the City That Made the World (2011)
Bare stats
- Population: 8.6 million
- Annual visitor numbers: 16.8 million million (2013)
- January mean temperature: 7°C
- August mean temperature: 19°C
Things to do in London
London is a world leader in restaurant culture. For contemporary British cooking without celebrity chef prices, start with Canteen, a casual, modern restaurant on the South Bank.
Fish and chips at Masters Super Fish or Hook
For those famous British fish and chips, don't just order in the first pub you find. Either head to a well-reviewed independent chippie like Masters Super Fish near Waterloo, or try a more contemporary, quality joint such as Hook in Camden.
It's often said that Britain's true national dish, in terms of popularity, is curry. Your options for quality Indian are many. The myriad curry houses of Brick Lane are world famous, but book in advance if you want to eat at the crazy-popular Punjabi restaurant, Tayyabs. Or for vegetarian Southern Indian, try anywhere on Drummond Street, near Euston Station.
Berners Tavern and Hoi Polloi
Among the most buzzed-about destination restaurants within hotels are Berners Tavern at The London EDITION hotel, from hot chef Jason Atherton; and Hoi Polloi, the relaxed bistro at the achingly cool Ace Hotel.
Looking for something more unusual? For Michelin-starred Chinese food, sample the exquisite dim sum of Yauatcha, with locations in Soho and the City. A pricey treat.
Honest Burger, Five Guys and Top Dog
On the streets, gourmet junk food is "having a moment". Try micro-chain Honest Burger for an authentic take on the trend. American burger import Five Guys for a soda machines and Springsteen; or load toppings onto a gourmet hot-dog at new Soho joint Top Dog, a modest opening from the owners of Prince Harry's favourite nightclub, Boujis.
The Princess Louise and The Lamb
London has a winning blend of "old boozers" – atmospheric Victorian-era pubs with original fittings – and contemporary bars. In Holborn, The Princess Louise pub is ornately decorated. Pubs on nearby Lamb's Conduit Street are as charming; try The Lamb.
French House
For many years Soho was the absolute heart of London nightlife, until Shoreditch arguably equalled it in appeal. The dark, diminutive French House pub on Soho's Dean Street is legendary. An artsy-media hangout with a long history, it was once a gathering place for the French during World War II. The tiny first-floor restaurant serves good, simple modern European food.
Dalston Superstore
Still, you can't really say you've had a London night out until you've pounded the pavements in east London's nightlife districts of Shoreditch and Dalston. The choice of bars and clubs is endless, but after regular closing time, try the fun, offbeat Dalston Superstore on Kingsland High Street.
69 Colebrooke Row and Bar Termini
Book in advance for hip 69 Colebrooke Row in Islington, North London. One of several bars with a cocktail menu by leading mixologist Tony Conigliaro. The same people are behind cocktail and coffee bar, Bar Termini, a newcomer in Soho.
Ministry of Sound
London has had a reputation for nights that end early, with pubs calling time at 11.30pm or midnight, but depending on your music taste there are places to head. Ministry of Sound is among the most famous clubs internationally and, even the wrong side of its 1990s heyday, still packs a punch.
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Slick, fashionable Selfridges on Oxford Street is the ultimate shopping destination, for anything from designer fashion to kitchen gadgets and an overwhelming beauty hall.
The characterful, wood-panelled Liberty on Regent Street is even more expensive but a must-browse.
Markets in Camden, Portobello and Columbia Road
For a vintage leather jacket, lamp or vinyl, head to the markets of Camden in the north and Portobello in the west. In the east, Columbia Road's flower market has limited purchase appeal if you're a non-resident, but the street is home to small independents for womenswear, jewellery and homeware that you won't see anywhere else.
Tate Modern
The world's most visited contemporary art gallery is Tate Modern, which opened on the South Bank in 2000. And no wonder – the quality and scale of its exhibitions, and its permanent collection, make Tate Modern unmissable. The biggest show here to date has been the "Matisse Cut-Outs" blockbuster of 2013.
The British Museum
The British Museum is another grand dame in the South Ken museum quarter, on most visitors' lists. This is, controversially, home to the Elgin Marbles, the stunning Ancient Greek sculptures that some argue should be repatriated.
The British Film Institute
For the best in world cinema past and present, the BFI (British Film Institute) is the place to be. It's on the South Bank, a short walk from Embankment or Waterloo tubes.
Curzon Bloomsbury
A reliable supporter of new independent films is the Curzon cinema chain, whose recently rebuilt Curzon Bloomsbury includes a dedicated documentary room. Its striking Modernist interior is the work of architect Takero Shimazak, and makes it hands-down the most beautiful, well-designed cinema in London.
The Natural History Museum, Science Museum and V&A
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Events to look out for:
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- Field Day music festival (June)
- Wimbledon Tennis Championships (June)
- Frieze Art Fair (October)
- BFI London Film Festival (October)
- Lord Mayor's Show and fireworks (November)
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The Southeast Florida Ocean Outfall Experiment II (SEFLOE II, 1991—1994) project is the result of a cooperative effort of several government agencies and Hazen and Sawyer, P.C. The project was designed to satisfy bio-monitoring concerns and provide site specific information to allow the U.S. EPA Regional Administrator to evaluate if four open ocean outfalls located off the Southeast Florida coast were contributing to "unreasonable degradation" of the local marine environment. During the project's field studies, tremendous efforts were made to collect physical, chemical and biological data. These data were analyzed to characterize outfall plumes and associated environmental conditions.
Four major open ocean outfalls (Miami-Central, Miami-North, Hollywood and Broward County) were investigated in the SEFLOE II project. All four outfalls are located off the east coast of South Florida and in the western boundary region of the Florida Current (i.e., the Gulf Stream). These outfalls discharge effluents of secondary treated domestic sewage. Two of the outfalls, Miami-Central and Miami-North, have multi-port diffusers; the other two, Hollywood and Broward, have only single port outlets. The water depth at diffusers or outlets of these outfalls ranges from 28 to 34 meters. The distance from the nearest shoreline to the discharge sites ranges from 2,100 to 5,700 meters. Table 1 summarizes the characteristics of these outfalls.
Objectives of the project were to
• Scientifically characterize the physical oceanographic conditions associated with each of the four open ocean outfalls on a year-round basis to identify critical oceanographic conditions.
• Characterize and define the area of rapid dilution and the mixing zones.
• Determine the characteristics of the receiving water/effluent mixture both with and without chlorination using bioassay techniques.
• Examine the dilution properties and natural disinfection capability of the open ocean on secondary effluents dispersed through open ocean outfalls.
• Determine the nutrient concentrations in the discharged effluent, background and outfall plumes.
• Collect samples for priority pollutant and oil and grease determinations.
Data Acquistion and Sampling Methods
To achieve the project objectives, field investigations were designed to include
• Moored current meter arrays,
• Intensive cruises by NOAA research vessels to each outfall during extreme oceanographic conditions (one winter and one summer cruise), and
• Semi-monthly small boat operations at each outfall from July 1991 to October 1992 (except the months when intensive cruises were underway).
Physical oceanographic data
Current monitoring: Current meter mooring systems, each containing two Aanderaa RCM-4 or RCM-5 current meters, were deployed near each outfall discharge site during several periods within a one-year span (from August 1991 to October 1992). These measurements provide long-term records of current speeds and directions. In addition to the mooring systems, an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) was deployed near the Miami-Central outfall diffuser. The ADCP data provide information for current profiles through the water column.
Temperature, salinity and density: During both intensive cruises and small boat operations, water column temperature, conductivity and depth were measured using CDTs (Sea-Bird Seacat Model SBE19). Salinity and density profiles through the water column then were obtained from CDT data.
Plume characterization
Dye measurements: During the two intensive cruises, red dye (Rhodamine-WT) liquid was injected into effluent. Dye concentrations in the effluent were measured using fluorometers. In the field, a research vessel made tracks crossing surface plumes, and dye concentrations were measured continuously by a deck-mounted fluorometer along the ship's track. Dye concentrations also were measured from collected water samples. Plume mixing and dilution behavior can be obtained from dye concentration data.
Salinity measurements: During each of the small boat operations, a boat towed a CDT at one meter or less beneath the water surface through surface plumes. The CDT data were later processed to obtain salinity distributions in surface plumes. This was demonstrated to be an effective method to characterize plumes. Both initial dilution and subsequent dilution of plumes can be estimated using salinity deficit as a tracer.
Acoustic measurements: During the field investigations, a high-frequency back scattering acoustic system (200 kHz Raytheon Model DE719B Echosounder) was used to aid in initial plume detection, to guide plume sampling and to provide two-dimensional acoustic images of outfall plumes.
Bacteriological measurements: Water samples collected during field operations were analyzed for total coliforms, fecal coliforms and enterococcus bacteria. These bacteria groups have been suggested as appropriate indicators for water quality criteria.
Nutrient measurements: Water samples were analyzed for ammonia, TKN, total phosphorous and nitrates.
Other measurements: Water samples also were analyzed for oil and grease, priority pollutants such as silver, zinc and phenols, and total suspended solids (TSS).
Effluent characterization
Effluent samples were collected in treatment plants and analyzed for salinity, bacteria, nutrients, priority pollutants, oil and grease, BOD5, TSS, etc.
Bioassay tests
Bioassay work was conducted to characterize the acute and chronic potential toxicity of the effluent/receiving water mixture in the zone of initial dilution and the mixing zones and to evaluate the exposure potential of the effluent to the indigenous ocean population. Ocean bioassay samples were collected by either a 10-liter Niskin bottle lowered to a depth of one meter, a portable suction pump attached by a diver to the end of the outfall pipe, or surface sampling bottles. The samples then were transferred to sample containers provided by the certified laboratories performing the bioassay tests and stored on ice until they could be transferred from the ship. All test species, test procedures and quality assurance were in accordance with EPA-approved procedures and methods for acute bioassay tests. A total of 1,727 acute static bioassay tests and 109 short-term chronic bioassay tests were performed. Table 1 summarizes the measurements and their densities made during the SEFLOE II project.
Physical oceanographic conditions
Three current regimes are found present at the four outfall sites
• Northerly-directed flows that are thought to be associated with western meanders of the Florida Current.
• Southerly flows that are expected parts of an extensive eddy current.
• Rotary-like flow that consists of groups of rotations interspersed between northerly and southerly flows. The rotations are irregular with periods of rotation as short as three hours.
Although all three current regimes are present, the entire regional currents continue to be from the south to the north. Easterly and westerly currents are infrequent and of short duration. Therefore, the potential for the highly diluted effluent plumes reaching the shore is extremely remote. The continued northerly flow greatly reduces the superposition effect often encountered in tidal rivers where effluent concentrations are additive over time.
The ADCP data revealed that non-linear profiles of current rapidly move through the water column. In general, the current magnitude is greater near the water surface than near the bottom. Although current speed measured at a curtain depth could be zero, the vertically averaged current speed was not zero at any time during the measurement period.
Density profiles were found to vary seasonally. Uniform profiles are present during winter months and stratifications during summer months. The maximum density difference observed was 0.001 g/cm3 over the water column. The typical density (near the middle depth) is 1.023 g/cm3 during summer and 1.025 g/cm3 during winter.
Outfall plume characteristics
Field investigations revealed that surfacing plumes were present at all four outfalls throughout a year (i.e., even in summer months when the water column density stratification was present). This was because the density stratifications were weak enough to allow the surfacing of plumes. However, some trapping of portions of rising plumes was detected by the acoustic system during strong stratification conditions.
Field dye and salinity data were processed to obtain initial dilutions and subsequent dilutions. The initial dilution data together with current meter data and effluent discharge data then were analyzed using a dimensional analysis method and regression techniques to establish semi-empirical relations. Total physical dilutions as a function of distance from the surface boil were generated from dye concentration data and from salinity data.
Using this data, it was found that within the 100 meter range, the Broward and Hollywood outfall plumes undergo an enhanced dilution. This rapid dilution may be attributed to an internal hydraulic jump. Subsequent mixing of plumes may be dominated by buoyant spreading for several hundred meters from the boil, since the positive buoyancy of effluent plumes has not been dissipated even after the internal hydraulic jump. For the Miami-North and Miami-Central outfalls, effluent was initially distributed over a wide area because of multi-port diffuser discharges. However, the total physical dilutions of these outfall plumes did not increase rapidly as the Hollywood and Broward outfall plumes. Both buoyant spreading and oceanic turbulence were expected to be dominant mixing mechanisms for subsequent mixing of these plumes.
The indicator bacteria data were plotted as a function of distance from the outfall discharge point. Table 2 presents the range at which the Class III bacteriological criteria are met for each outfall. The data represent unchlorinated effluent conditions. Bacteriological decay rates also were developed for unchlorinated effluent conditions.
The ammonia, TKN, total phosphorous and nitrate concentrations as a function of distance from the outfall discharge point were obtained. In general, the nutrient concentrations in outfall plumes reach background levels within 400 meters from the discharge points. This finding suggests that the outfall nutrients are not involved with the presence of Codium algae outbreaks on the coral reefs.
Oil and grease
In general, oil and grease data did not show a correlation with other measured parameters. The accuracy of the data is questionable since during many of the sampling days the background concentration was higher than the concentration measured within surface plumes. The visual field observations indicated that no surface slices of oil and grease were present within plumes at the surface. It appears that neither oil nor grease are a concern of these outfall discharges.
Priority pollutants
The plant effluents were analyzed for all (126) priority pollutants. None of the pollutants detected exceeded the acute toxicity criteria listed under the State of Florida Maximum Allowable Effluent Level. Therefore, the pollutants detected present only chronic toxicity issues that can be addressed through suitable dilution and mixing zones.
The bioassay test results indicate that the treated effluent is not toxic. It is believed that the bioassay test is extremely conservative. The receiving water criteria is based on a concentration that is one-half the concentration causing observed laboratory reactions. In addition, the required test procedure assumes a Eulerian exposure of organisms where the subject is fixed in the concentrated effluent plume for a 48- or 96-hour period. Actual outfall conditions exhibit Lagrangian exposures only where an organism moves with the plume that continues to be diluted by mixing processes. The safety factors associated with bioassay tests of outfall plumes were estimated to range from 143 to 360 for using a 30 percent effluent and from 476 to 1,147 for using a 100 percent effluent. These safety factors are much higher than those typically used in many more sensitive freshwater environments with high-rate diffusers.
Mixing zones
Mixing zones are needed for those chemicals where concentrations in effluent are greater than Class III receiving water criteria. Three types of mixing zones are recommended.
• A "zone of rapid dilution" with a radius of 162 meters for pollutants where concentrations meet the Class III criteria outside the area under the specified worst-case conditions.
• A circular mixing zone with a radius of 400 meters for pollutants that exceed the dilution requirements of a zone of rapid dilution but within the dilution requirements of the 400 meter radius mixing zone under the specified worst-case conditions.
• A non-circular mixing zone that meets the FAC requirements and is based on a probabilistic approach including an exceedance probability concept and a continuous simulation technique.
Recognition of the initial dilution of the outfall, as proposed in a rule change petition submitted to the Florida DEP, would eliminate the need for the vast majority of the mixing zone applications the outfall utilities have submitted.
The SEFLOE II project met all of its objectives. The data demonstrate that the open ocean outfall discharges are environmentally acceptable and create "no unreasonable degradation" to the ocean environment.
About the Authors:
Ghislaine B. Carr, P.E., and Patrick A. Davis, P.E., are engineers for Hazen and Sawyer, Hollywood, Florida.
Robert E. Fergen, P.E., is an engineer for Hazen and Sawyer, Raleigh, North Carolina.
Frederick Bloetscher, P.E., is the director of engineering, operations and planning for the Florida Governmental Utility Authority, Tallahassee, Florida.


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By Travis Crum
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A spokesman for an environmental group said they need to raise a half-million dollars' worth of property to bail out 20 activists arrested on misdemeanor charges during a demonstration this weekend.
More than 50 activists from the group, Radical Action for Mountain People's Survival, disrupted operations at Patriot Coal's Hobet Mining property for about three hours on Saturday. State Police charged 20 with trespassing and obstructing when they refused to leave the site. Some joined hands and others chained themselves to an explosives truck.
Matthew Louis-Rosenberg, a Sandstone resident and the group's spokesman, alleges that State Police cooperated with coal supporters and miners who showed up to intimidate them. State Police spokesman Sgt. Michael Baylous said police support an individual's right to protest and showed no preferential treatment in enforcing the law.
The group began Saturday morning by organizing at a rented pavilion in Kanawha State Forest near the site between the Lincoln County and Boone County border, Louis-Rosenberg said.
Members of the group rallied behind their mission to stop coal companies from harming the environment and West Virginians' health through a nonviolent demonstration, he said. In the past, the group has been responsible for disrupting operations at mountaintop-removal sites by camping atop trees.
On Saturday, counterprotesters showed up near the mine site and the two parties began a healthy, civil dialogue about mountaintop removal coal mining, Louis-Rosenberg said. The two groups respected each other even though they disagreed, he said.
But later, he said, counterprotesters more hostile toward the RAMPS members showed up.
Eventually, about 50 RAMPS protesters walked onto the mine's property and began hanging signs from trees and an explosives truck. State Police and mine officials showed up and ordered the protesters to leave or be arrested. Twenty remained and had to be physically removed by police.
The protesters used the strategy of going limp, Louis-Rosenberg said.
"They were not actively refusing, but they were forcing themselves to be carried or dragged," he said. "It was somewhat of a rough process, but I did not hear about injuries. One woman was dragged offsite by her pigtails."
The 20 protesters are mostly state residents, he said. They were arraigned in Lincoln County Magistrate Court and are being held in Western Regional Jail, each in lieu of a $25,000 property bail.
The bails set by Lincoln Magistrate Mona Snodgrass are unreasonable for the misdemeanor charges the 20 are charged with, Louis-Rosenberg said.
"These are midlevel offenses," he said. "They [the court] will only take $25,000 worth of West Virginia property. They cannot take cash and we cannot use a bail bondsman."
He alleges that one member, Dustin Steele, 21, of Matewan, was assaulted by law enforcement while in custody. Louis-Rosenberg was unsure which agency allegedly carried out the assault and hoped to learn more by speaking to Steele.
The more than 30 protesters who left the site had to walk about four hours to the main road where shuttles were waiting, he said. He said shuttles had arranged to pick up the protesters, but troopers blocked them from entering the area.
He said troopers instead allowed miners and counterprotesters into the area to intimidate them.
Baylous said that claim is untrue and State Police would have arrested anyone trespassing or causing a disturbance.
"We don't give special treatment to anybody," Baylous said. "We enforce the laws, and that's our primary function."
Several videos were uploaded to social media websites allegedly depicting coal supporters chasing protesters, blasting air horns and threatening their safety.
Baylous said police would have arrested those threatening violence no matter their stance on environmental issues.
An independent journalist also was arrested before Saturday's protest.
Babette Hogan, 52, of San Francisco, told the Sunday Gazette-Mail she was taking photos from the passenger seat of a vehicle on Kanawha State Forest Drive when a trooper demanded her camera. When she refused, Hogan was arrested and charged with obstruction, she said.
Hogan said Monday she wanted to seek counsel from an attorney before she would speak about the incident again. Baylous said he needed more information before he could comment.


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I often pick up seasonal produce from the markets without knowing exactly what I might use it for. To me, fresh ingredients are all the inspiration I need to get thinking about recipes and start cooking!
This past weekend, I picked up a big bag of gorgeously green snap peas from the market, along with a ton of other fresh vegetables, of course. I really wanted to embrace the beautiful flavour of these peas and to do that, the best way to enjoy them was raw.
I've combined some left-over quinoa, fresh parsley from my kitchen garden, a cooling and alkalising cucumber and some nutrient-rich hemp seeds to make this delicious lunch salad. Lightly drizzled fresh lemon juice and good olive oil is all you need to enjoy these summer flavours.
Snap pea, quinoa and hemp salad
(Serves 2)
300g snap peas
100g cooked, cool quinoa
1 small cucumber
1 handful of fresh parsley
3 tablespoons hulled hemp seeds*
1/2 lemon, juiced
extra-virgin olive oil
* In Australia, hemp seeds are available online - http://www.hempgallery.com.au/
1. Shell the snap peas. Combine the peas with quinoa, chopped cucumber and finely chopped parsley.
2. Lightly toast the hemp seeds on a dry frying pan. Toss them in with the rest of the ingredients.
3. Drizzle lemon juice and olive oil over the salad. Toss to mix.


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Tobia Repossi-Maikii Power Banks Power Bank
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Interview with Tobia Repossi : Frank Scott: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?. Tobia Repossi : Power Banks and mobile accessories in general are products at the end of their life cycle and typically in their life extension phase. Within this time usually product design looks to other fields to inspire new shapes and functions. In this case we designed the entire series of products with an eye to cosmetics and fashion, abandoning the usual "white" look of electronic appliances. The products have met inserts, recessed Led lights, touchy and warm materials. .Frank Scott: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?. Tobia Repossi : This serie of Power Banks are based on the newest technology of Li-Ion batteries, with power between 3000 and 4000 mAh, led light and battery indicator. They come in different colours and finishes: plastic, rubber and eco-leather. With their lighted hole for carrying they are easy to find in a bag. .Frank Scott: What are your future plans for this award winning design?. Tobia Repossi : This Power Bank will be declined in many different shapes and power, maintaining its characteristics like the hole and the metal ring. .Frank Scott: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?. Tobia Repossi : The project has started in August 2015 in Italy and China and will be on the market in March 2016 .Frank Scott: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?. Tobia Repossi : This design is fruit of a need of the client that wanted to have a unique design in a market with standard products. .Frank Scott: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?. Tobia Repossi : The design is produced and exclusive for Maikii. .Frank Scott: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?. Tobia Repossi : We are always inspired by Dieter Rams and by his design for Braun, our lines and our shapes always try to be primitive and archetipic. .Frank Scott: Who is the target customer for his design?. Tobia Repossi : The target is both retail and promotional, in fact Maikii has many licence like Star Wars, Simpsons, Marvel, Hello Kitty, Games of Thrones, Minions and others that will be applied to this product. .Frank Scott: What is the most unique aspect of your design?. Tobia Repossi : For sure the possibility to hang it or to put a band inside the hole is the main feature of this design. The hole is also an excuse for the led light. .Frank Scott: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?. Tobia Repossi : Draco Xia and Aaron Huang where involved, they are part of the product design team at Tobia Repossi & Partners .Frank Scott: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?. Tobia Repossi : One of the most difficult test to pass for this type of product is the shock test in which the Power Bank is thrown from a 1.5 mt height. Making a hole in the shell was a challenging decision for that reason. .
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