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|Mmmm... A poo-pile worth fighting for! Image by Duwwel at Wikimedia.
But this isn't a story about competition. This is a story about navigation.
The fastest way to get a poo-ball away from the poo-pile is in a straight line, and dung beetles are experts at pushing their poo-balls in straight lines. Researchers have played countless tricks (like adding obstacles and spinning floors) on these guys to try to confuse them into going the wrong way, but to no avail. These guys always seem to know where they want to go. But how?
There are many methods animals use to navigate. Some use celestial cues, like the placement of the sun or the stars, to know what direction they are facing. Some remember the placement of landmarks in places they visit often, such as their home. But many combine strategies to get a more accurate idea of where they are going.
Marie Dacke and Marcus Byrne from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa, and Jochen Smolka, Eric Warrant, and Emily Baird from Lund University in Sweden set out to test the relative importance of landmarks and celestial cues in South African dung beetles.
|A dung beetle rolls his poo-ball backwards. Photo by Dewet at Wikimedia.
Next, the researchers tested whether dung beetles rely on more distant landmarks to know where they're going. They created two adjacent, but different, testing arenas: One had an unobstructed view of the surrounding landscape (called the "landmark arena"), and the other was surrounded by a beige featureless wall (called the "no-landmark arena"). Both arenas had a full view of the sky and its celestial cues. They placed beetles and their poo-balls at the center of the landmark arena and allowed them to roll away at least 80 cm. Then they picked them up and placed them in the no-landmark arena and waited to see if the removal of landmarks caused them to roll in the same direction or change bearings. They repeated this in the opposite direction to see if the addition of landmarks could improve accuracy. To check if simply moving the beetles affected their rolling directions, they also picked beetles up and returned them to their original arenas (these were the control beetles). In the end, the beetles that changed arenas did not navigate any differently than the beetles that were picked up and returned to their original arenas, indicating that as long as the beetles can see the sky, they don't seem to rely on landmarks to navigate.
To test if the sky provides important navigational information to the dung beetles, the researchers put little cardboard hats on some of them to block their view of the sky and had them roll their poo-balls from the center of a wall-free arena with full view of landmarks. Other beetles were allowed to roll their poo-balls without the obstructive hats. But just to be sure the hats themselves weren't causing the beetles trouble (other than by blocking their view of the sky), the researchers also tested a group with transparent plastic hats. They found that the beetles with no hats or with clear hats rolled their poo-balls just fine. However, the beetles with dark cardboard hats spun in circles, whirled and twirled, apparently having the darnedest time going in a straight line. But a dung beetle doesn't have to wear a cardboard hat to lose track of the sky. The researchers tested beetles on a clear day with hats, on a clear day without hats, and on an overcast day without hats. The overcast sky screwed up the little buggers almost as much as the cardboard hats did!
Combined, these studies show that the South African dung beetles rely almost entirely on celestial cues and don't seem to rely on landmarks at all. Even the dung pile, which is always a large, central easy-to-see landmark, seems to be completely ignored by the poo-rolling dung beetles. This heavy reliance on a single type of navigational cue is unusual in the animal world, and you can imagine the havoc it would wreck if all animals got so lost every time there was a cloudy day. But for the South African dung beetle, the consequences aren't as high as they are for other species. They aren't taking their poo-balls to a specific location, just away quickly, so they're never truly lost as long as they're with their poo. And if the worst happens and someone takes their poo-ball, they can go make another.
We can learn a lot from these guys. In life we face obstacles, we go unknown directions, and we get lost. But no worries… The sun will come out again soon.
Want to know more? Check these out:
Dacke M, Byrne M, Smolka J, Warrant E, & Baird E (2013). Dung beetles ignore landmarks for straight-line orientation. Journal of comparative physiology. A, Neuroethology, sensory, neural, and behavioral physiology, 199 (1), 17-23 PMID: 23076443


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Be careful not to turn it brown. Add the dal and the washed rice and then
add 4 cups of water . Check salt and pressure cook it.
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9 Reasons You Go Limp And What To Do About It
The Real Reasons Men Have Performance Issues (And What To Do About Them)
Picture the scene. You get home from the bar with your date. You both decided to leave a little early, after only two drinks, because the chemistry was really there and both of you wanted to cut to the chase and get intimate. To discover each other's bodies. To eat of the fruits of passion. In short, to have sex. You stick the key in the lock, swing the door open, and invite her into your beautiful place. OK, well it might not be exactly beautiful. It might be a bit of a mess, frankly. But you don't let that ruin the moment. You turn around and passionately kiss her. How the two of you make it to your bedroom with some clothing still on is anybody's guess. You jump on the bed and hurriedly strip. God — can't this go any faster, you wonder?
And then it happens.
You're not hard. You're about to have sex for the first time with your date, who's truly beautiful. All you want to do is present your glorious, super strong erection and let it do the talking. And yet when you look down, you're limp instead of hard. This doesn't make any sense! you think. Every element you could possibly need for an erection is here. Nudity, beauty, passion, the tantalizing thrill of boning someone for the first time, and a little bit of booze to take the edge off. What on earth is wrong and why are you so unlucky? You turn to your date. "I swear, this never happens..."
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The first thing worth remembering is that this doesn't mean you're any "less of a man" or a terrible lover. Whether with a date or a long-term partner, situations like this happen to guys all the time all over the world, morning, noon and night, and rare is the man who can blow them off without his confidence being affected at least a little bit.
But why do these moments happen? And what can be done to ensure they don't reoccur? Let's look at some of the factors that could be responsible.
1. You're Tipsy
You've had one drink too many at the bar — or five. Though you may become more charming as you get drunker, your penis unfortunately will not. There are always those who claim to know imaginative, surefire sober-up techniques, but that's all bunk. Once you're intoxicated, only time's going to sober you up.
What to do: The solution here is purely preventive — make sure you don't get too drunk in the first place. Hang back on the drinks if you plan on engaging in some action later. So if you sense you're starting to tie one on, switch to drinking water halfway through the night. Who needs alcohol when you can have sex?
2. You're On Meds
There are some everyday meds that can affect a man's ability to get an erection. Anti-anxiety pills, painkillers, cold syrup, and even heartburn medicine can screw up your sexual potency in a big way. In fact, there are a host of medications that could be to blame.
What to do: If it's something you take for acute symptoms, like cold medicine, try taking a lower dose or simply going without it when sex is concerned. If it's something prescribed, ask your doctor for advice before cutting it down or out. Your health is important and going off your meds simply to get it on could have serious effects on you.
3. You're Out Of Energy
You could be tired from a long day or fatigued from being sick; or maybe you're just hungry and in need of a little energy in the form of protein or carbohydrates. Whichever way it happens, your body is run down and probably in no condition for sex.
What to do: Take care of your body before you try to have sex. Eat, take a nap, veg out for a little while after work. Recuperate a little bit before giving it a go. There's no sense in running yourself into the ground trying to seem like a sex god.
4. You Have A Medical Condition
There are some health conditions that seriously affect your ability to sexually perform, including physical ailments high blood pressure and diabetes, and even mental health issues, such as depression. If your sex life is suffering as a result of erection troubles, health issues of some sort are often the root cause.
What to do: See your doctor! Go in for regular checkups, keep up with your appointments and take your prescribed medicine. Health problems that are serious enough to effect your sex life will definitely be causing you other problems, too. Don't wait until they're drastic before you take action.
5. Coffee And Cigarettes
Caffeine and nicotine are major impediments to your penis getting hard. Why? Since caffeine and nicotine are both stimulants, consuming them will have an effect on your nervous system, which can make erections more difficult to achieve.
What to do: Simple. No coffee before sex — and, while you shouldn't really smoke, period, if you're going to, save the cigarette until afterward.
6. You're Distracted
This is a simple one, but it's still a possibility. If the TV is blaring, the phone is ringing and there's a knock at the door, All these things can interrupt or distract you during sex.
What to do: Institute a "no disturbance" policy. This means turning off your phone, not answering the door and shutting off the TV... unless you're watching porn together.
7. You Feel Guilty
Maybe your performance issues stem from feelings of discomfort relating to something you've done. Are you having trouble performing because you're feeling uncertain about whether you really love your partner? Or because you feel like you crossed a line in terms of infidelity and now the guilt is tearing you up inside? Maybe your conscience is what's wreaking havoc with your sex.
What to do: If you're truly consumed by guilt, the trick isn't to figure out how to ignore that guilt, the trick is to deal with those feelings of guilt, and what's producing them. Confront what's on your mind and try to rectify it with the people affected. This is the only way you can get your guilty conscience to stop punishing you.
8. Your Partner's Doing Things You Don't Like
It doesn't really matter what they are — sexual turnoffs vary wildly from person to person. But if the person you're getting it on with is doing stuff that's taking you out of the mood — even if it's stuff you feel like you're supposed to enjoy — it's time to swallow your pride and say something. Keeping it a secret might be saving you an awkward conversation in the short term, but in the long term, it could be seriously undermining your sex life.
What to do: If your sex partner is doing something that disturbs you, let them know. Take some time to talk about which behaviors or techniques are bothering you. Once you're both on the same page in terms of your pleasure, your penis will come back out of hiding.
9. You Suffer From Performance Anxiety
If you landed an exceptionally attractive partner, someone you feel is "out of your league," you could be intimidated by their looks alone. Or, it could simply be that it's someone you don't know very well and you're nervous about impressing them. If either of these things impact your lovemaking skills, you are suffering from performance anxiety.
What to do: Close your eyes and relax. If you're overly nervous, you may have triggered your sympathetic nervous system, the so-called "fight or flight" reaction your body has in intense situations. This can prevent you from having an erection for between five and 15 minutes. So go back to the foreplay stage. Kiss passionately. Caress. Perform oral sex. Don't rush things. Let your instinct take over. Remember; she's a person, just like you.
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Chlorine, Cancer, and Heart Disease• lewrockwell.com/Edward Group
"We are quite convinced, based on this study, that there is an association between cancer and chlorinated water."
~ Medical College of Wisconsin research team
The addition of chlorine to our drinking water began in the late 1800s and by 1904 was the standard in water treatment, and for the most part remains so today. We don't use chlorine because it's the safest or even the most effective means of disinfection, we use it because it is the cheapest. In spite of all our technological advances, we essentially still pour bleach in our water before we drink it. The long term effects of chlorinated drinking water have just recently being recognized. According to the U.S. Council of Environmental Quality, "Cancer risk among people drinking chlorinated water is 93% higher than among those whose water does not contain chlorine."
Dr. Joseph Price wrote a highly controversial book in the late sixties titled Coronaries/Cholesterol/Chlorine and concluded that nothing can negate the incontrovertible fact, the basic cause of atherosclerosis and resulting entities such as heart attacks and stroke, is chlorine." Dr. Price later headed up a study using chickens as test subjects, where two groups of several hundred birds were observed throughout their span to maturity. One group was given water with chlorine and the other without. The group raised with chlorine, when autopsied, showed some level of heart or circulatory disease in every specimen, the group without had no incidence of disease. The group with chlorine under winter conditions, showed outward signs of poor circulation, shivering, drooped feathers and a reduced level of activity. The group without chlorine grew faster, larger and displayed vigorous health. This study was well recepted in the poultry industry and is still used as a reference today. As a result, most large poultry producers use dechlorinated water. It would be a common sense conclusion that if regular chlorinated tap water is not good enough for the chickens, then it probably is not good enough for us humans!
There is a lot of well founded concern about chlorine. When chlorine is added to our water, it combines with other natural compounds to form Trihalomethanes (chlorination byproducts), or THMs. These chlorine byproducts trigger the production of free radicals in the body, causing cell damage, and are highly carcinogenic. "Although concentrations of these carcinogens (THMs) are low, it is precisely these low levels that cancer scientists believe are responsible for the majority of human cancers in the United States". The Environmental Defense Fund
Simply stated chlorine is a pesticide, as defined by the U.S. EPA, who's sole purpose is to kill living organisms. When we consume water containing chlorine, it kills some part of us, destroying cells and tissue inside our body. Dr. Robert Carlson, a highly respected University of Minnesota researcher who's work is sponsored by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency, sums it up by claiming , "the chlorine problem is similar to that of air pollution", and adds that "chlorine is the greatest crippler and killer of modern times!"


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Anonymous-linked hackers with an anti-security group claimed on Sept. 3 to have stolen sensitive information on more than 12 million Apple devices and their users from an FBI-issued laptop, releasing one million redacted records from the file as proof.
The FBI denied that the file came from the agency and refuted claims that a computer at the agency had been the source of the file.
"The FBI is aware of published reports alleging that an FBI laptop was compromised and private data regarding Apple UDIDs was exposed," an FBI spokesperson said in a statement emailed to eWEEK. "At this time, there is no evidence indicating that an FBI laptop was compromised or that the FBI either sought or obtained this data."
The file includes the unique device identifier (UDID), the Apple Push Notification Service token, and the device name and type. While the original file allegedly contained more sensitive information-including, in some cases, full name, mobile-phone numbers, and addresses-UDIDs are widely used as a key to many of the services supporting iOS apps and could allow anyone access to a user's account information on those services.
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In a study of gaming applications conducted a year ago, for example, Aldo Cortesi, founder of security consultancy Nullcube, found that GameLoft, OpenFeint, Zynga and other services all allowed users to log in with merely a UDID. In some cases, a hacker armed with a UDID could take control of a victim's Facebook or Twitter account, bypassing any need for a username and password.
"UDIDs are very widely used as a stand-in for user identity," Cortesi said in an email interview. "So, application developers often do things like tag behavioral data with UDIDs for analytics and monitoring."
It's unknown whether every entry in the file is accurate. However, Peter Kruse, a security professional with Danish security firm CSIS, confirmed that information on three of his devices were contained in the file. Information on an Apple device owned by this journalist was included in the file as well.
In a posting on Pastebin, the hackers behind the attack claimed that the information came from a compromise of an FBI laptop. The almost 12.4 million entries came from a file named "NCFTA_iOS_devices_intel.csv" that was taken from an FBI agent's laptop that had been compromised using a flaw in Java in March 2012, according to the post.
The National Cyber-Forensics and Training Alliance (NCFTA) is a collaboration between U.S. law enforcement groups and the private sector. The NCFTA failed to respond to an e-mailed request for comment.
The group behind the release of the information wanted to focus attention on law enforcement's use of such information.
"Well, we have learnt it seems quite clear nobody pays attention if you just come
and say 'hey, FBI is using your device details and info and who the f**k knows
what the hell are they experimenting with that,'" the group stated. "Well sorry, but nobody will care."
Many security professionals appeared skeptical of the claims that the file came from an FBI computer, instead focusing on services that use the UDID as a unique identifier to access data. Security experts have already warned that using Web service API keys to access software and services in the cloud have major security shortfalls.
Web developers un-advisedly use API keys as a security token, a fact highlighted by Nullcube's Cortesi in his research on social gaming networks and iPhone applications.
From a marketing and law enforcement perspective, such data would prove useful as a means to track individuals online, said Cortesi.
"I'm sure the FBI would find the information very valuable, if they could link the UDIDs to real user identities," said Cortesi.


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C20 vs C21.5 aka The Battle of the Vitamin C Serums
If I would have to guess which question I have been asked the most when it comes to Asian skincare it is probably how C20 and C21.5 compare to each other. C20, formerly known as OST, is an incredibly popular Vitamin C serum. The reason why it is so popular is because besides being very affordable it is really fantastic stuff. I really love it and you can see my near miraculous results and why I love it here.
It is one of those few products that actually visibly changed my skin for the better and that in quite a short amount of time. Funnily enough I didn't expect any fast results at all when I started using it way back when. After all I was using the Vitamin C more for prevention than anything else.
You see Vitamin C is great at lightening pigmentation spots and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) but also at boosting collagen production in the skin. The thing is that lightening pigmentation and boosting collagen is something that can take months to happen. So when C20 more or less obliterated my forehead lines I was more than surprised.
I still don't know why or how this stuff gets rid of my wrinkles so well but I am too happy to question it.
|This photo is from the original C20 review
The other immediate side effect that is reported by most users is the wonderful glow it can impart. For me the glow appears a few days to a week after use. It is hard to describe but when you see the glow you know what I mean!
The thing is that many people complained about C20 being a tad sticky despite its great results. I am not one of those people since hardly anything is sticky on my spongey skin but I know plenty of people who were not fond of that.
So one day C21.5 appeared, a new and improved version of C20. This was touted to be more effective and less sticky.
How do I use these Vitamin C serums?
From what I have read the most common way to use a Vitamin C serum is in the mornings. The reasoning being that since it is an antioxidant, it can help with the sun damage that can occur during the day.
Some people like using it at night because they like a shorter routine in the mornings when getting ready.
There is two camps on when you should use it in your routine. On clean skin after washing your face or after a low ph toner. If you use a low ph cleanser it is fine to use the serum on clean skin, but some people think it is better to use it after a low ph toner if you previously washed your face with a cleanser that has a ph of 6 or higher.
Then there is the waiting time. Since Vitamin C serums are PH dependent products and they need a low ph to give you all its benefits, it is advised to wait anywhere between 10 to 20 minutes before applying another product.
The way to use a Vitamin C serum, is just like all other skincare, quite personal. Some people do it this way, some do it the other way. I personally do all of the above. I have used the serum on clean skin or after a low ph toner. I have used it only mornings, only nights and both. And since I never really look at a watch I have probably have had any waiting time from 5 minutes to two hours (when I forgot to apply the rest of my routine). I have tried all the different methods to see what works better for me and in the end I saw good results with each so I ended up just doing whatever felt most comfy at the time. I will leave some links on the bottom for those of you who are more interested in the details of how and why Vit C works and other science stuff.
So what is the difference between the two?
Will, let's start with the similarities first.
Both serums are wonderful!
They are both equally effective. I can not speak for the collagen boosting action since there is no way I can measure that, but both serums give me a wonderful glow, make my fine lines practically disappear and lighten PIH. I have used about 4 bottles of C20 and 3 of C21.5 including some time of using one on half a face and the other on the rest of the face. I could not see any visible difference between the two on my skin.
The packaging and smell are identical so if you dislike one than you will likely dislike the other. I am personally fond of the packaging. Dropper bottles are my favourite after airless pump bottles and since the smell is not so strong and disappears fast I have no complaints about either.
So are they different at all?
The biggest difference is in the texture and finish.
C21.5 is noticeably more liquid than C20. Some people prefer that but I'm not fond of it. The reason being that I lose quite a bit of product through the crack of my fingers. Also I prefer thicker textures since they are more comfortable to apply to my skin for me.
The other difference is that people say that C21.5 is significantly less sticky than the original.
The thing is that since I didn't find C20 sticky I dont really notice a big difference in the updated version. I have asked a few people if they had issues with the stickiness of C20, and even though they confirmed that it was indeed a little sticky they said it did not make them want to stop using the product and that it disappear once the rest of the routine was applied on top. Those same people also commented that C21.5 is indeed less sticky but also leaves a tiny bit on the skin when applied. To me it really is a negligible feeling since both serums absorb quite fast and as mentioned before it is not noticeable when you apply more skincare on top.
So which one should I get?
Well, it really is up to you. It is a very individual and subjective decision. I have heard everything from "they are the same" to "one is way better than the other". I think the best way is to simply get the original, try it out and then test C21.5. You can then judge properly which one you prefer for yourself.
Both products are really excellent so in the end whatever you are most comfortable with works best.
Have you used one of these or both? If so what did you think and did you have a favourite?
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Hailed as a safe, scalable, and unique solution to the economic gap in the classroom, Kajeet for Education's partnership with Tutors with Computers is about to change the way we look at education. Vince Cordero, CEO of Tutors with Computers, a program that provides lessons to students through mobile devices like cell phones, tablet computers, and netbooks, believes kajeet's "industry-leading functionality, stability, and reputation" are what make it the best mobile service for kids and a perfect match for the program.
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This is Olive, she is quite the lady respectful of her namesake. She was given a black olive by Ben and she dare not eat it (side note: black olives aren't bad for dogs).
|Lightning fast she strikes.
|The olive is gone in seconds.
|No remorse.
So that's that, stay tuned because I will be sharing my doomsday photos tomorrow. It'll be fun... just to be safe everyone is still here right? Should we take a roll call?


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Center for Research on Social Reality [Spain] Survey, December 1991: Drugs as a Social Problem (ICPSR 9899)
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This data collection is part of a continuing series of semi-monthly surveys of individuals in Spain. Each survey consists of three sections. The first section collects information on respondents' attitudes regarding personal and national issues. This section includes questions on level of life satisfaction and frequency of relationships, as well as a rating of the importance of national issues. The second section varies according to the monthly topic, with this survey's topic focusing on drugs as a social problem. Among the issues investigated are the perceived effect of drugs on drug users, the respondent's relationships with drug users, use of tobacco, alcohol, and narcotics, knowledge of the price of illegal drugs, social and/or political groups perceived to be involved in drug trafficking, knowledge of advertising campaigns against drug consumption, and evaluation of present Spanish legislation regarding the consumption and trafficking of illegal drugs. The third section collects demographic data such as sex, age, religion, income, and place of residence.
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Today marks my 50th blog post. Starting a blog is like a catharsis for me - it's an outlet for my likes, thoughts and wants. But starting a blog is challenging and sometimes frustrating. It's definitely amazing when a blogger writes a post everyday, because for myself it's a difficult feat.
My goal is to continue to write about what I love and what keeps my brain a jumping. The bigger goal is to write a blog that is an interesting read for those who visit it and hopefully keeps you coming back for more.


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Tuesday, October 9, 2007
I love Conference Sundays!!!!
David and Julia...all snuggie for conference!
We had cinnamon rolls and fruit for breakfast and BLT's for lunch...sorry I ate my BLT before I could even snap a picture of it. (Actually I ate two of them...oink, oink)
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- Braden & Jodee Christensen said...
I LOVE conference Sundays too! This time we were up at my Mom's... Homemade Cinnamon Rolls every time!
- October 9, 2007 at 8:32 PM
- Trena said...
Hey Amy! I'm glad to see you have one too! I love this blog - I do the same thing on conference sundays. In our family we call is pajama weekend! :) I hope you are feeling alright! I'm excited you are having a girl. I totally thought you would. Did you hear I got released from YW? I'm in the Spanish branch now!! I don't speak Spanish!
- October 10, 2007 at 9:36 AM
- Julia & David said...
That was such a fun day! I love conference just relaxing and eating some great food while listening to very inspired speakers. I can't wait to read the talks again! It was so nice that I'm thinking conference should be a quarterly event – haha. Thanks for such a fun time, the pie was so yummy :)
- October 10, 2007 at 6:54 PM
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Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Putting together my first sketchbook for public consumption, to try and peddle at Heroes Con this weekend. If you're coming, come on by and pick up a copy. Free sketches for each copy purchased! How's that for salesmanship?
Some of the sketches in the book will be familiar to those who frequent this site, but chock full of goodies never seen elsewhere before. If I have some left after the show, I may well take orders online for those that can't make it to Charlotte. Time will tell!
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Library grant promotes 'informal science learning' for adults
STEM learning is a popular approach to incorporating science, technology, engineering, and math in school curriculums.
For many adults, our awareness of science is limited to what we gather from the media. We may seldom consider the role science plays in our everyday lives. A need for science education for adults will be addressed by a series of programs at Cloquet Public Library beginning in February.
The library joins two other public libraries in Minnesota and 110 nationwide as recipients of a National Science Foundation grant to promote awareness of science. Informal Science Learning (ISL) will be introduced in these libraries through "Pushing the Limits," developed by California-based Rural Gateways, a project of the National Science Foundation.
Participants in the library's program will read four books by popular authors having a scientific theme. Participants will then meet to discuss each book and view two brief videos: an interview with the author and a mini-documentary that brings the book's science ideas home.
Pushing the Limits believes that science learning can be enjoyable even for those who do not consider themselves as science- or technology-oriented. There are no lectures, experiments, or use of technology devices (though the library has many new technology devices to offer). Instead, participants can expect a relaxed discussion in an informal setting, a "book club meets science café," if you will.
Rather than focusing on specific technical information, the program introduces broader issues centering on four themes: Nature, Connection, Survival, and Knowledge. Each participant will receive a copy of the four books: "When the Killing's Done" by T.C. Boyle, an ecologically themed novel set on the Channel Islands off the coast of California; "Thunderstruck" by Erik Larson, concerning a true-life murder case whose outcome is entwined with the launching of Marconi's wireless telegraph; "Arctic Drift" by Clive Cussler, a thriller bringing global warming and carbon sequestration to the forefront; and "The Land of Painted Caves" by Jean Auel, which illustrates the experimental steps taken by a woman that lead to progress in her pre-historic society.
Coordinating the discussions will be Betsy Dugan, an experienced lab researcher in molecular biology who did post-doctoral work at Johns Hopkins and the University of Michigan. Since moving to Minnesota several years ago, Dugan also received her Master Naturalist certification.
"I am happy to promote science learning in the community," she said. "Pushing the Limits will allow people to expand their interest and curiosity about the science issues impacting our world today."
All four readings address scientific or technologyl issues that are as current as today's headlines. We see this even in two of the books which are set in the historic past: the theme of Larson's non-fiction Thunderstruck is innovation in communication, something we are witnessing almost daily with new technology. And Auel's 2011 novel, drawing from recent discoveries in anthropology and archaeology, presents the author's theory how Homo sapiens' organized memory allowed humankind to push the limits of advancement, a process that continues today.
The upcoming Pushing the Limits program is the first of two phases in Informal Science Learning at the library. The second phase for Cloquet is scheduled for 2018-2019.
Anyone interested in joining Pushing the Limits should contact me at the library at 218-879-1531.


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Tuesday, August 22, 2017
So I Finally Decided To "Check Out My Cards"
Based on the amount of money I was given, I set up two goals. I wanted to finish my 77-78 Topps and my 79-80 Topps sets. I needed 18 cards for the '77 set and 9 for the complete '79 set. Thankfully there were plenty of options for nearly ALL the cards I needed and I could look at scan after scan and get the quality of card I wanted. In my case the both sets I wanted them to be as close to mint as I could find. I do say nearly all because there was one card I needed and there was only one available and man oh man did they price it that way too. All the cards I needed I got for very great prices except one 79-80 Topps Stan Mikita. The card was clearly an ungraded NrMt-Mt for sure and would probably book in the 2-3 dollar range given the quality. The ask, 15 dollars!!!!! I couldn't believe it. I wanted to finish these sets and when you factor in all the cards I needed, this was a huge barrier. I went on eBay and there were none too. What to do??
Thankfully I had a number of other cards from this buyer in my basket and they allowed you to make an offer. I made one and they countered and finally they accepted and left me with room to go beyond my goal which was nice. I also picked up another card which I will share in a different post.
Here is a look at some of the cards I needed.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the next two posts!
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Welcome to the COMC club! It took me a while to catch on to it too, but now I cant imagine my collection without it.ReplyDelete
I thought I had the Mikita you needed but I checked my star base box and it's the 78-79 Topps. Dang..sorry I couldnt help!
Looking forward to your next post!
I think as a buyer there were more bargains earlier on but I've always had good experiences with COMC. It's kind of fun if have a bit of credit available to quickly buy a card you've just become aware of (say on someone else's blog). I've done that.ReplyDelete
I'm a huge convert to COMC. To me it's the best thing for card buying to come along in years. I usually save up some money and do most of my shopping when they do two huge sales pushes, in May and November. I actually enjoyed it so much I sold some duplicates on there, despite having been a very strict no-selling collector for my first 28 years in the hobby. Some sellers definitely charge too much...there's somebody with a NASCAR card I need to complete a set, the card should be under a dollar but they list all their cards at $2.75, and don't ever put them on sale. COMC has a Canadian office/branch to make it easier for you folks north of our borders.ReplyDelete
Glad your first COMC experience was positive. I've recently started scaling back my COMC purchases, but I absolutely love their search engine and best offer option.ReplyDelete
Thanks guys!!! Yeah I definitely enjoyed it and would consider looking there again in the future when I have the time and resources to do digging and make a purchase. I love the quality of the scans because you know what you're getting but I don't like the money up front part that is the only con but I get why they do it.ReplyDelete


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I got a text message from my mother this morning. The few times she actually decides to send me a message, I can't help but remember how seldom it happens.
This is what it said (I've translated it from Spanish):
"I love you. If you wish to come back someday and you need our help, we will be here."
I waited about two hours to send a reply. I didn't know how to say everything that I felt inside. The only message I really needed to convey was simple: "I'm not going back."
Somehow, though, I couldn't say it just like that. I read my mom's text over and over, each time hearing her kind voice speaking. She has always meant the best for me, whether most people think it's right or not. I know my mother better than anyone else. She means well. She loves me, and I know that. I'm sure of it.
But, before I could realize her good intentions, I wrote a draft. This is what I wrote:
I love you too and I appreciate your follow up, but I believe it would cause you more pain and unrest if I lead you to believe I will be returning to the congregation in the near future.
My knowledge of the congregation remains unforgotten and I will always cherish the education you set before me, but I have learnt over the last few years that my mentality and point of view seem to no longer conform to that of the Christian Congregation.
I dedicated my heart and soul to the congregation in an attempt to clear my sins, but it did not do. I saw as I fell deeper and deeper into sin until I simply could not be a Witness anymore. I will never forget how abandoned and rejected I felt even while I was in the congregation doing what is wrong according to the Bible. I remember very well the injury of the judgement on the part of those who thought they were better than me. I did nothing but think about others and whether they were pleased, including my parents. I spent my entire youth trying to redeem a stepfather that didn't want redemption. I built a religious refuge for myself while my family was not there for me, because the pain of unresponsive and uncaring parents was too unbearable. In the end, however, I failed to live by the norms and standards which I had sworn to abide. I was the only one devoted when no one else cared. My innocence and kindness allowed me to forgive what no one else could, and when things seemed to get worse instead of getting better, I put hope before my own interests and opinions. That was a long time ago.
I swore I would never become the monster that reeked havoc in my family all those years, but I failed. Now, in this day and age, I get a phone call that I should not contact or even attempt to contact my parents unless I am bedridden and in the hospital. Just like when I wrote all those letters pleading Emilio to come back and make a change of heart, right? Just like all those times I knew very well he would cause us pain again and yet I was the first to give him another chance.
In conclusion, if you both made the decision of calling me to let me know that you would not speak with me unless I was bedridden, it would be best to set the record straight in regards to whether I will return to the congregation.
I know that you are both trying very hard to sanctify yourselves and live lives of discipline and devotion, because that is what people of guilty minds set forth to do. I wish you both the best and hope that you continue to live the life I can no longer follow. Do not cause yourselves anymore pain, because in the end it just pains me in the process.
With love
–always here if you decide to accept him–
Your son,
L.D. Davis
I sat and read it a few times and realized how unfair it would be to send all those words to my mother. She doesn't care what I do with my life or if I want to go back, although in her mind she knows that's the right thing to do. All she said in her message was that she loves me and if I do so happen to go back one day, they will be waiting for me. She will be waiting for me. I suppose I forgot her kindness because it's been such a long time since I've spoken with my mother in person.
You see, I don't judge Jehovah's Witnesses, because that is who I was once. It still makes me who I am, whether I like it or not. So, to criticize them simply because it just didn't work out for me, well, it's just ludicrous.
So, what did I send to her?
Thank you, mom. I love you too, but I can't lead you to believe that I'm returning to the congregation. I don't want to cause you any more pain, so I must be honest.


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P.S. This is the condensed version.
Larger individual images and some stuff on the process behind the break.
I decided to go for a half stencil half painted style for the team shirt because I discovered a love for stenciling when I had to do around 12 pieces of it for my assignment last semester. Unfortunately, while stenciling on paper is fun...doing it on a t-shirt is a whole new story. I forgot how much the paint would bleed on fabric. >___>
But I still think it turned out okayish. *consoles self* xD
A sort of grungy design, hah!
Hanging on the hangar. :)
An...aerial view?
(Please excuse the lightning, the shirt is actually white)
Cloooose up.
Closeup of the team name!!
(my handwriting is rather ugly.. =.=)
Closeup of the painted image.
It's supposed to follow the old edition of the book cover. Unfortunately, I did not do justice to it. The cover models, Pepe and Sztella are too gorgeous to be captured with my skills. :P


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At my favorite local bookstore, Old Fire House Books here in Fort Collins CO, Neil Gaiman (American Gods, The Sandman, Caroline, Stardust, The Ocean at the End of the Lane) paid us a visit. His latest publication of short stories, Trigger Warning, came out just a few days ago and he started a competition – any bookstore that wants to try and sell the most copies of Ocean at the End of the Lane, will win a visit by him to sign whatever books people want him to sign.
Old Firehouse Books won, and he came.
I met him. Got four books signed. Shook his hand. I said thank you, He said "You're very welcome!" And I walked out with one of the biggest smiles on my face I've ever had.
I've always had the highest amount of respect for Mr. Gaiman, but now, getting to meet him, all the feels I had have jumped exponentially! I got to the store at 8:45 am and was lucky enough to be 7th in line. The doors opened at 4:00. It was glorious! Well worth the wait.
That's really all I wanted to say. Nothing new to report here. I know it's been a while since my last post. Been real busy. But every should go buy Trigger Warning, or anything else by Neil Gaiman. Everything he writes is perfect!


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Chinese Ma said that she was eager to show us our photos on the wall of fame in the town cultural center. The local people had heard that we were coming to town and had been asking about us and asked that we drop by again to say hello. On arrival, the town elders and the Mayor (center, top photo, smiling) were just finishing a meeting before the Dragon practice was to begin. I wasn't exactly sure what the Dragon practice was about but it would soon be explained to me.
Ma displayed the photo board and sure enough I can see my photo(s) in the top left corner. I feel very privileged to be included in this community's hall of fame.
After a while, the benches and chairs were pulled back in anticipation of the Dragon practice. It was explained to me that there are several Dragon teams that compete for the privilege of blessing local businesses and public buildings. On New Years day, the Dragon comes into the building accompanied by banging drums and clashing cymbals to scare away evil demons and to bring good luck.
One of Erica's relatives was inside one of the costumes and would be performing the next day. We were invited to come and watch the rituals as they went from business to business. A week or two earlier, they sent out invites asking the local businesses if they wanted their Dragon service and several dozen responded. A route was mapped out and the Dragon team would pass by all of these businesses and conduct their ritual. In exchange, the business gives envelopes with cash and gifts of alcohol, sweets and other delicacies.
The practice was quite noisy with a lot of drum beating and cymbal crashing (below). The Dragon team was quite energetic and danced all around the room and I kept thinking how this was a scene right out of a movie. We still had a long night ahead but I was curious to see what the actual performance would look like.
I included the photo below to give you an idea of the practice and spectator areas inside of the cultural center. Quite a few members of the community were present and there was a neighborhood camaraderie that we don't always find in Western countries. As always, I am impressed with the Chinese sense of community and their interaction with each other.
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This may just seem like it is not in focus...but the effect is intended to teach you a fun and free trick. If you've watched Barbara Walters over the years, you may have noticed her lighting seems softer now. There is a haze around her that smooths out blemishes and lines on the face. If you want to add a fun and hazy effect to photos...you can grab a filter right out of your sock drawer. Different shades of pantyhose offer different outcomes, some more subtle than others. Just gently cover your lens with the fabric and take a photo. I grabbed four shades of pantyhose to find out how they would each look on the same subject. Here are the results.
Some of the results surprised me. Of course...you want a spray of roses to be colorful. But, the right set of circumstances may have you slipping your knee highs off your feet and onto your camera lens. Try it out and let us know if you make any fun discoveries.


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I am not eccentric. It's just that I am more alive than most people. I am an unpopular electric eel set in a pond of catfish.
Edith Sitwell
Edith Sitwell (born September 7, 1887) and her two younger brothers were at the center of a rather dramatic literary scene in London. Dripping with jewelry, Edith often dressed in heavy brocade and velvet gowns; she wrote popular poems that were set to music.


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Oh, well this is awkward: ordinarily I revel in news that Australian authorities have decided to censor some video game. In fact in December last year when Australia forced Obsidian and the South Park creators to censor The Stick of Truth, we all pointed and tut-tutted at the decision.
Except it now turns out that the version of South Park: The Stick of Truth that we get in South Africa is going to be censored as well.
On the plus side, this isn't our local government calling for censorship; the entire EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) territory's version is being censored. News of this censorship was revealed via a review guideline released by Ubisoft to European press. The game is out next week so review copies are already circulating among the media. Sometimes we get documents alongside the game we're reviewing, and those documents contain additional information on the game, including anything from background lore to last minute alterations. In this case, that review document revealed that scenes had been edited and censored for the EMEA territories.
In total, seven scenes have been censored and "replaced by an image background and a description text selected by Matt & Trey [South Park's creators]". It sounds similar to what they did to the Australian version.
As for the scenes themselves: two mini-games have been censored that featured a doctor performing an abortion on the player, and another abortion on Randy – Stan's dad. Additionally, five scenes of anal probing have been censored – from the sounds of it, these were the scenes that were censored in Australia as well.
The United States version of South Park: The Stick of Truth will be released completely uncensored and as originally designed. Ubisoft UK is calling the censorship a "marketing" move.
Is this a deal-breaker for you, South Park fans? Let us know below.
UPDATE: as reader Nferno points out: this censoring will only affect the console versions. The PC version remains unaltered, which begs the question: why even censor at all?
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Yup, you read it — Ghana!
Losing in extra-time 2-1 to Ghana (?!), the United States' brief quadrennial flirtation with that dirty third-world sport we call soccer will soon wane until the 2014 World Cup, or until the Ladies can win some gold in the 2012 Olympic Summer Games (one of the members of the US Women's national soccer team was a student in my study hall back when she was in high school!).
Today's game was entertaining, but the fundamental problem with the US team was essentially why we lost today — we almost always give the other team a quick stupid goal within the first 15 minutes. So, fittingly it was in the sixth minute today! Ghana didn't score again in the remaining 84-minutes. However, starting in extra-time Ghana scored quickly once again and that made the difference. Our fatal flaw spelled our doom.
That being said, the USA did have some interesting games, great comebacks and probably did inspire more interest in soccer to the American public… or not, we'll see if ABC/ESPN's ratings crash now that the US is out!


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Many players who "survive" are complaining about cheating in the game, especially in China, a claim recently admitted by game producer and creator Brendan Greene that the vast majority of Cheaters are from China.
Brendan Greene
In an interview with Kotaku, Greene said: "Now about 99% of the cheaters in the game are from China, but not only from China, but cheating in the world nowadays has a huge market. Geographically speaking, There are a lot more people in other places. & rdquo;
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"I do not think it is a good idea to do this (banning Chinese players from entering other servers).Yes, most of the plug-ins come from China, but that does not mean that all Chinese players are cheaters. Too many bad people negate the whole country, so it is too much.. & rdquo;
Overall, Greene's community of Players, which currently seeks to survive, is very good, but he also said the difficulty of anti-plugins is not as easy as many players think. The game's new online anti-cheat system has reduced cheating by 67% in the past few months, and development teams are currently training new auto-anti-add-on systems to take advantage of "data and some other ways" Quickly, more accurately in the plug-in open at the same time they will catch a current.
At the same time Greene also said they will make the game more competitive, thereby reducing the chances of players experiencing plug-in games, and called on players to actively report plug-in: "If you can see 50 open service ah this day , Then I hope you can report to us at the forum, we will look at these data, will look at these reports, plug-in then have to report. If you do not report it, then we have no alternative. & rdquo;
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True story: About 12 years ago in America, I came to a masjid a few minutes before sunset. A group of Muslims were preparing to leave, so I invited them to stay for Maghrib. They informed me that they had already prayed! So I walked outside with them and we looked at the sun just above the horizon. It was the day after the time change caused by Daylight Savings Time in the spring. So everyone put their clocks ahead by one hour, and apparently this was not reflected in the prayer schedule, so without paying attention to the sun's position, they prayed according to the schedule ý a prayer that was not acceptable since it was offered before its legislated time!
PRAYER SCHEDULES – IMPORTANT RULINGS, GUIDELINE, AND CAUTIONS: http://www.salaficentre.com/2016/06/prayer-schedules-important-rulings-guideline-cautions/
Also in article:
– The legislated time for the five daily prayers (in accordance with the sun)
– The need for prayer schedules and benefits
– The permissibility and impermissibility of using prayer schedules


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The GOP bill would take on medical malpractice, limiting jury awards for pain and suffering and creating new health courts in which a specially trained judge would hear and decide cases involving medical negligence.
The bill was authored by Senator Tom Price from Georgia. Note his Wikipedia bio:
Price was born in Lansing, Michigan. He grew up in Dearborn, Michigan attending Adams Jr. High and Dearborn High School, and graduated with an M.D. from the University of Michigan. He completed his residency at Emory University in Atlanta and decided to stay there afterward. He ran an orthopedic clinic in Atlanta for 20 years before returning to Emory as assistant professor of orthopedic surgery. Price also was the director of the orthopedic clinic at Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hospital.
Looks like they hired the right guy for the job.
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Don't cry out loudJust keep it inside, learn how to hide your feelings
Burying one's sorrow completely is just as bad as the opposite extreme of prolonging the pain into chronic bitterness.The third line seems out of place:
Fly high and proud
Nowhere in the two verses does Manchester give any recipe for flying high - finding joy in the wake of broken dreams.The last line of the refrain is one of the most heartless things you can say to anyone experiencing tragedy:
And if you should fall, remember you almost had it all
Saying that to a grieving individual doesn't encourage one to stifle feelings. It provokes a nervous breakdown - or a punch in the face. Or both.
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Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton confirmed Monday that as president she would be willing to use nuclear weapons against Iran if it were to launch a nuclear attack on Israel.
It's nice to know there is at least one person in the Obama administration that's willing to get tough with Iran.
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The space race, however, provided a clear-cut competition. And the Moon was the Big Enchilada, since poorly educated people are not much impressed by low Earth orbital stuff, but even African tribesmen are well aware of the Moon, can easily grasp the concept of walking on it and intuitively understand that it's not an easy feat.The simple fact that the Americans walked on the Moon and the Soviets did not made both the elites and the populations question Soviet claims of their superiority and boastful promises of the inevitable victory in the Cold War.
One cultural legacy of the 1960s space program was the Major Matt Mason astronaut toys. I owned two action figures and Mattel's concept of a lunar rover - the red tractor-like Space Hauler and accompanying Space Bubble, visible at the top left on this page.The History Place's Apollo 11 page is a worthwhile visit. For those of y'all with lots of reading time, this site has transcripts of all the Apollo 11 communications. The Air-to-Ground Voice Transmission transcript should generate the most interest. Following are reprints of my 2003 post on this historic moment, and the images from the following year's 35th anniversary commemoration.
July 20, 1969. The Apollo 11 mission was the first live news coverage of an event I remember watching on TV. I was eight years old and living in Gulf Breeze, a town on the southern edge of Escambia Bay across from Pensacola, Florida. My mom still has a 1969 issue of (either Life or Time, I think) featuring this image on the cover. (Other images available here.) Jay Manifold has some musings here.I recall someone recently commenting that for the 20 minutes that Michael Collins piloted the command module behind the moon as the LEM was on the surface, he was the most alone that any human had ever been. May there come a day within my lifetime when space travel is far less solitary.
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Supreme Court confirmation hearings do not have to be about either results or nothing. They could be about clauses, not cases. Instead of asking nominees how they would decide particular cases, ask them to explain what they think the various clauses of the Constitution mean. Does the Second Amendment protect an individual right to arms? What was the original meaning of the Privileges or Immunities Clause of the 14th Amendment? (Hint: It included an individual right to arms.) Does the 14th Amendment "incorporate" the Bill of Rights and, if so, how and why? Does the Ninth Amendment protect judicially enforceable unenumerated rights? Does the Necessary and Proper Clause delegate unlimited discretion to Congress? Where in the text of the Constitution is the so-called Spending Power (by which Congress claims the power to spend tax revenue on anything it wants) and does it have any enforceable limits?
Read the whole thing.Here's a constitutional query that just popped into my mind: does the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection clause prohibit the practice of setting different tax rates for different socioeconomic strata? Or (with regard to the 1040 tax tables) for different types of households?
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My birthday fell on Election Day in 1968 and 1996, when we got Nixon and Clinton. Somewhere in between we got Carter. It falls on Election Day once again in 2024; somewhere in between we get Obama. Check out their legacies: Nixon: operatives of one political party spying on anotherCarter: advancing totalitarianism in Nicaragua and Iran, and not regretting itClinton: giving the Norks light water reactors, and China missile guidance computersObama: releasing ringleaders of terrorist entities that are currently and actively trying to kill US troops http://alankhenderson.blogspot.com/2009_07_01_archive.html#7106496358507333340 I don't think Obama's a secret Muslim, but I do wonder if there's a Cthulhu shrine tucked away somewhere in the White House. If the trend continues, our president in 2024 will be Cthulhu :-)
"I'm [Alexis] de Tocqueville compared to Schwarzenegger."
He really is - he supports tax cuts and understands the finance sector meltdown.
Pickens said the wind farm project was scuttled partly because of the lack of adequate transmission lines to carry the electricity from remote locations to cities, according to the paper.The oil tycoon had hoped to build new transmission lines but could not secure financing, the paper said.
Maybe the financiers know somethign about the long-term prospects of such an undertaking than Pickens does.
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The scene from "John Adams" shows the meeting of the Second Continental Congress, at which the vote for independence from Great Britain is conducted, and (at 3:07) the public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Through these fields of destruction Baptisms of fireI've watched all your sufferingAs the battle raged higherAnd though they did hurt me so badIn the fear and alarmYou did not desert meMy brothers in armsDire Straits, "Brothers in Arms""Then I will live in Montana, and I will marry a round American woman and raise rabbits and she will cook them for me. And I will have a pickup truck, or possibly even a recreational vehicle, and drive from state to state. Do they let you do that?"
Vasili Borodin (played by Sam Neill), The Hunt for Red October
"'We hold these truths to be self-evident... That all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights... That among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness... That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men ...'. And this paper that from the French Revolution on the whole West has copied, from which each of us has drawn inspiration, still constitutes the backbone of America. Her vital lymph. Know why? Because it transforms the subjects into citizens. Because it turns the plebes into people. Because it invites, no, it orders the plebes turned into citizens to rebel against tyranny and to govern themselves. To express their individualities, to search for their own happiness. (Something that for the poor, for the plebes, means to get rich). The exact contrary, in short, of what the communists used to do with their practice of forbidding people to govern themselves, to express themselves, to get rich. With their practice of installing His Majesty the State on the throne."
Oriana Fallaci, The Rage and the Pride
"With this faith we will be able to transform the jangling discords of our nation into a beautiful symphony of brotherhood."
Martin Luther King
"There is an inverse relationship between reliance on the state and self-reliance."
William F. Buckley
"The State exists simply to promote and to protect the ordinary happiness of human beings in this life. A husband and wife chatting over a fire, a couple of friends having a game of darts in a pub, a man reading a book in his own room or digging in his own garden - that is what the State is there for. And unless they are helping to increase and prolong and protect such moments, all the laws, parliaments, armies, courts, police, economics, etc., are simply a waste of time."
C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
"Funny that the same people to whom diversity is a holy word so often bemoan diversity of opinion as divisive. But in a democracy, politics are naturally divisive: you vote for this candidate and someone else votes for that one; you vote yes (or no) on a proposition and other citizens disagree. What's not divisive? Saddam and his 99.96% of the vote. That's how it went during the previous Iraqi election -- an illustration of the Latin roots of the word fascism, which actually means a bunch of sticks all tied together in one big unhappy unified bunch, and not (despite what many assume) any variation from p.c. received-wisdom regarding gay rights, affirmative action, bilingual education, etc. This election was different because it was divisive, which means it was better."
Cathy Seipp (Samizdata quote of the day, February 01, 2005)
"It's all wrong. By rights we shouldn't even be here. But we are. It's like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger they were. And sometimes you didn't want to know the end. Because how could the end be happy? How could the world go back to the way it was when so much bad had happened. But in the end, it's only a passing thing, this shadow. Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine out the clearer. Those were the stories that stayed with you. That meant something. Even if you were too small to understand why. But I think, Mr. Frodo, I do understand. I know now. Folk in those stories had lots of chances of turning back only they didn't. Because they were holding on to something...That there's some good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it's worth fighting for."
Sam Gamgee (played by Sean Astin), Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers
"[W]e recognize that we are living in the middle of the most overwhelmingly successful experiment in human history. Not perfect. Just the best place in the world to live in, that's all."
Jay Manifold
"I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered! My life is my own."
Number Six (played by Patrick McGoohan, "The Prisoner" TV series)
"Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the President or any other public official save exactly to the degree in which he himself stands by the country. It is patriotic to support him insofar as he efficiently serves the country. It is unpatriotic not to oppose him to the exact extent that by inefficiency or otherwise he fails in his duty to stand by the country."
Theodore Roosevelt
"So this Jefferson dude was like, 'Look, the reason we left this England place is 'cause it was so bogus. So if we don't get some primo rules ourselves - pronto - then we're just gonna be bogus, too."
Jeff Spiccoli (played by Sean Penn), Fast Times at Ridgemont High
"Democracy extends the sphere of individual freedom, socialism restricts it. Democracy attaches all possible value to each man; socialism makes each man a mere agent, a mere number. Democracy and socialism have nothing in common but one word: equality. But notice the difference: while democracy seeks equality in liberty, socialism seeks equality in restraint and servitude."
Alexis deTocqueville, Democracy in America Vol. 2
"We who lived in concentration camps can remember the men who walked through the huts comforting others, giving away their last piece of bread. They may have been few in number, but they offer sufficient proof that everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms -- to choose one's attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one's own way"
Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Ultimate Meaning
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Under my tax plan, you would be keeping more of your paycheck, you'd be spending lower taxes, which means that you would have saved and gotten to the point where you are faster.
How much would Joe the Plumber get to keep if the Waxman-Markey cap-and-trade bill passes the senate?
In the wake of the SCOTUS Ricci ruling, I can hardly wait for that moment in the confirmation hearings when some senator asks Sotomayor if she'll adhere to precedent.
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Having a hard time selling your home? Here's one more hurdle to jump: all homes sales are conditioned upon an energy audit and a new energy rating assessment and energy labeling program for your home that's outlined in the Democrats' bill. And if you thought you could improve your property with a fresh coat of paint and some granite counters? Think again! Now your home will be subjected to a new energy rating assessment and energy labeling program that will penalize you for older windows, original fixtures, and dated appliances. So the Democrats' bill would bring down the value of your home!
Read the whole thing, and follow Boehner's links, including that to the Republican-proposed American Energy Act. Educate yourselves and CALL YOUR SENATORS, especially if you live in a lefty state. (Another reason why I'm glad I live in Texas.) Your livelihoods are at stake.


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"A marvelous film without equal in the cinema ... anyone who had no firm political conviction could become a Bolshevik after seeing the film."
I have a feeling that silent films will be the death of me. I would never say that a silent film cannot be entertaining because that would be far from the truth. It's just the thought of watching over 200 silent films that seems a bit taxing. When starting the 1077 Films to See Before You Die, is important to mix the harder to watch silents in with the more modern pieces. With that being said, I am yet to have come across a taxing silent film. The Battleship Potemkin, a Russian film from 1925, was an incredibly easy viewing.
It is easy to tell why several film scholars call it the most important foreign film ever made. It was also the next film I watched from the 1077 Films to See Before You Die.
Directed by Sergei Eisenstein, The Battleship Potemkin is not only a grand showing of film editing, but it also the first ever propaganda film. The film follows the story of the mutiny that occurred in 1905 when the Russian battleship,Potemkin, rebelled against their officers of the Tsarist regime. Eisenstein shows that Tsarists as barbaric and uncivil killing machines in what is no doubt an extremely powerful pro-communist ethos. The film is split into five chapters, I would like to focus on the first and fourth chapters and how they laid the framework for one of history's most controversial masterpieces.
Chapter one: Men and Maggots.....
The opening chapter of The Battleship Potemkin is important because it sets off the entire story. It starts with Russian soldiers refusing to eat the rotten and maggot infested meat that the Tsarists have chosen to feed them. When presented with the rotten food, the Tsarists simply tell them to "wash it off with brine."
Storyline aside, this is when I really started to notice the masterful editing skills being displayed. In the 1920's, most films were being shot in a single scene-by-scene style. But The Battleship Potemkin was years ahead of its time. You see the beginning of modern film editing as several characters and settings flash across the screen. It is difficult to not wonder how Eisenstein made this happen, as the technology was very limited at the time.
Chapter four: The Odessa Staircase.....
Simply put, this section of the film is amazing. It features the Tsarists walking down a seemingly endless staircase as they mercilessly pick-off the innocent civilians of Odessa. The victims include a small boy, an elderly man and even the retreating mother of an infant child. As the mother falls to her death, she bumps the babies' stroller and it starts to venture down the many steps. This is one of the most iconic scenes in the all of early film. To this day, filmmakers wonder how Eisenstein was able to get this shot. The camera follows the stroller all the way down to the bottom of the steps were the child is met and killed by a Tsarist soldier, remember this is a propaganda film so nothing is off limits.
The staircase scene is another prime example of editing masterwork. There are so many things being captured on screen at once that it is almost impossible for a viewer to not sit back and wonder, how the hell did he do that?! The Odessa Staircase is one of the most impressive, brutal and innovative things I have ever seen in film. If you aren't going to watch the entire film, at least make an effort to seek out its fourth chapter.
So yes, maybe the controversies and propaganda that surrounded the film upon release has faded away. But The Battleship Potemkin should not be remembered strictly as a pro-communist film. It is one of the finest examples of early editing and a pioneer of effective storytelling.
The film was named the greatest film of all time at the Brussels World Fair in 1958, and though it may have lost its grasp on that title, it still remains one of the most mind-blowingly impressive works in the history of foreign cinema. At some point I WILL find a film on the 1077 Films to See Before You Die that I do not like. Until then, I advise you all to search for and find The Battleship Potemkin. It will blow your mind. 6 films down with 1071 to go.
The Battleship Potemkin: B+
My next film….The Hangover (Phillips. 2009)


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Tuesday, 22 November 2011
Feta Almond and Fennel Soup – A Random Recipe
There are some excellent recipes in this book, so I was confident that this soup would be good and I promise it is. I have to confess that I made a variation to the original in that Mr Bull uses chicken stock and I just had to be vegetarian. The amount given here would serve 4 as a light and refined starter but, in this case, fed 2 as a very pleasing lunch dish. I served it hot, but it will also work perfectly well when served cold.
25 g butter
100 g onion, chopped
50 g feta cheese
50 g flaked almonds
2 cloves garlic, chopped roughly
75 g fennel, finely sliced
1 small stalk celery, sliced
500 ml vegetable stock
Lightly toast the flaked almonds in a dry frying pan. Melt the butter in a saucepan and soften the onion over a gentle heat for 10 minutes.
Add all the other ingredients, including the toasted almonds, to the pan containing the onions. Cook over a moderate heat for 20 minutes. Allow to cool a little, then liquidise.
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what an unusual soup!... was it nice? I adore fennel so imagine it would be lovely... thanks so much for taking part again!ReplyDelete
This looks lovely, and very unusual. Still can't get my head round the concept of cold soups but would love to try it hot.ReplyDelete
This is such an intriguing combination of flavours!! I've seen several recipes before that combine feta and almond, but I don't think I've ever seen one that adds fennel in, too.ReplyDelete
I would certainly never have thought of that combination. I can certainly see how it would be good cold too.ReplyDelete
Thanks for the comments, everyone.ReplyDelete
Thinking about it now the combination of flavours might seem a little unexpected but the fact is that I have such respect for Stephen Bull's cooking that if he suggests that a combination of flavours works well then I'm instantly convinced that he's right. I wouldn't hesitate to make this again; it was delicious.
I would never have thought of putting feta in a soup. It looks and sounds great.ReplyDelete
What an unusual soup. I love it! Thanks for entering it into theis month's NCR :)ReplyDelete
Feta and almonds, what an unusual combination - but utterly delicious I'd imagine.ReplyDelete
The flavours sound unusual but at the same time can imagine this soup being very fragrant with everything working in harmony together..ReplyDelete
i love that creamy white colour! very interesting combination of flavours, i'm intrigued!ReplyDelete
What an unusual combination of ingredients. I can't get my head round cold soup but i'm sure this would be delicious warm. GGReplyDelete
My hubby love fennel. I got to make this soup for him. Never see this combination before.ReplyDelete
Oh, Phil....this hits all the right buttons. It looks delicious, too (great photo!) I think I may try the chilled version....what with it being in the 90's here a hot soup may see me off!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous6 December 2011 at 18:38
What a lovely & terrific well flavoured soup!ReplyDelete
A must make! the soup calls my name,...!!!


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Wu-Tang Clan Debate A Better Tomorrow Album Title
Wu-Tang Clan already told you that they're witty and unpredictable, so even though it was reported that their upcoming 20-year anniversary LP would be titled A Better Tomorrow, it's really no surprise that the swordsmen might just change their minds. "We putting that all in the making right now — I don't know if that's gonna be the title. That got thrown out there like that, but we really putting it together as we speak. What we dealing with, we're gonna bless the world soon," Ghostface Killah told MTV News this weekend. Hear the explanation in the video above.