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"Let's keep politics out of it."
During the electoral season and the commencement of the congressional and state legislative sessions this is sometimes the complaint that we hear within our professional associations. The lament is that the profession should not be discussing politics, but rather should stick only to professional issues.
We don't serve our readers well if we ignore the simple fact that government determines, licenses, regulates, and reimburses our profession. We can better serve our profession by bringing coverage of issues pertaining to politics. It is of benefit to our profession to pay attention to the politics of the decision makers, legal enforcers, and payment determiners. To not do so is folly.
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Idexonline has a very interesting memo from Chaim Even-Zohar this week, claiming that Apollo has worked out its technical snafus and will start to produce synthetics on a large scale soon. This kind of thing, of course, has been said before (even from Apollo), but it's worth noting.
As I remarked below, what is particularly interesting about this is that Apollo produces colorless stones, as opposed to the fancy-colored stones produced by other lab-grown gem manufacturers.
But what raised eyebrows in the Memo was this section, about whether scientists can tell these stones apart from naturals:
Apollo was reluctant to discuss the ability of GIA, De Beers or other organizations to detect whether a diamond is Apollo or natural … I was shown pink, orange, and -brown polished diamonds which were said to have escaped detection by available gemological equipment.
In the total range of goods, there are certain categories where the cultured origins are easier to detect, while in others, it is virtually impossible.
It is clear, however, that irrespective of statements to the contrary, today some of Apollo's cultured polished diamonds cannot be detected as such.
Obviously, this would be of great concern, and potentially a huge threat to consumer confidence. (As it stands today, it's mostly gem labs, rather than jewelers, that can tell lab-grown diamonds apart.)
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Synthetics, whether grown by CVD [what Apollo uses] or any process, are grown in an entirely different environment than natural diamonds. That fundamental difference in growth allows those who have expertise in detection to exploit those growth differences …
I feel good about GIA's ability to identify synthetics. We have not seen any synthetics that we have been unable to detect, even when that has been stated to be the case. I am sure Apollo's technology is evolving, but GIA and De Beers and some of the other institutions are also evolving their technology. It is not a static process but we have been making sure that we have been dynamic and diligent in this area of detection.
Both Bob and Brian [Linares, of Apollo] are advocates of detection. As responsible as they are, I would assume they would have informed us about something new. GIA may not know all the methodology and techniques that are involved in growing, but we have a pretty good understanding of the differences between natural and synthetic diamonds.
Is it possible that detection is evolving and changing? Yes. But I don't believe there are stones that are non-detectable.
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Five-year focus: Immediate actions to tackle congestion
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- 1 in 4 of our surveyed peak period drivers said they could change their time of travel.
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- Only 17% of survey respondents who regularly drive during peak pay for parking.
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Infrastructure Victoria's Managing Transport Demand research program used the Melbourne Activity Based Model to understand how Melbourne's roads might be used in 2030, and provide a comparison to 2015.
The development of the Melbourne Activity Based Model is a significant first for Australia.
The transport model is people focussed and tests the response of individuals to change. This is different from traditional transport modelling which focuses on trips and modes within the transport network but does not explicitly consider the behaviour of individuals travelling on that network.
Our initial modelling of 2030 is based on current behaviours and planned investments but we recognise that new technologies, projects and policies could dramatically change how people use the transport network in the future. Like any modelling, it is a forecast based upon certain assumptions – we can't predict the future, but we use best available information and evidence to help plan for future infrastructure needs.
It should be noted for simplicity we have referred to the year 2030 in our materials. The actual modelling work forecasts travel patterns to 2031, which is reflected in the below video and KPMG and Arup reports.
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Biofilm formation on contact lenses has been cited as a possible cause of corneal infection and acute red eye. A contact lens that blocks biofilm formation should reduce the frequency of these clinically significant problems. Selenium compounds have the ability to catalyze the formation of superoxide radicals in the tear film, which are cytotoxic to bacteria. Thus, this study investigated the effectiveness of a covalent organo-selenium polymerized into a hydrogel against bacterial biofilm formation.
Organo-selenium compounds were polymerized directly into a hydrogel. The inhibition of biofilm formation with the organo-selenium hydrogel was investigated by incubating organo-selenium hydrogels and selenium free hydrogel in a nutrient broth containing Staphylococcus aureus for 24 hours at 37 degrees C. Biofilms were quantified by determining the CFU (colony forming units) per lens. To determine the CFU/lens, each lens was gently rinsed with sterile distilled water, and placed into a microcentrifuge tube containing 1 ml phosphate buffered saline (PBS), and then vigorously vortexed three times for 1 min vortex to detach the cells. Suspended cells were serially diluted 10-fold in PBS and 10-μl aliquots of each dilution were spotted on LB agar plates. The plates were incubated at 37 degrees C for 24 hours and the CFU were counted. For confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM), we used the S. aureus strain AH1333 which carries the gene that encodes the green fluorescent protein.
Colony forming unit assays showed total inhibition, representing over 6 logs of Staphylococcus aureus killing on organo-selenium polymerized hydrogels. Confocal laser scanning microscopy confirmed these results.
The organo-selenium hydrogel polymer successfully blocked the formation of a bacterial biofilm on the polymer by Staphylococcus aureus in vitro.
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Top 4 Ways to Fix Endless iOS 11/10/9/8 Reboot Loop on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch Stuck in Infinite "Boot up Loop"?
Upgrading iPhone 6 to iOS 11 but crashing into iOS 11 update loop – this is what I met. Searching the Apple forum, I found many iDevice users are suffering the same iOS 10 or iOS 9 reboot loop issue. Here I collected the 4 common tricks on how to fix iOS boot problem on iPhone, iPad, iPod to share them to people having the same problems. These may also works for reboot issues after iOS 10/9/8 Pangu jailbreak, after on YouTube (or other Apps) the screen turned blue and started an endless reboot.
Top 4 Methods to Fix iPhone/iPad/iPod Stuck in Reboot Loop after iOS 11/10/9/8 Update or Jailbreak
When your device gets into an endless reboot loop or keeps restarting, or freezes at Slide to Upgrade screen after update to iOS 10, you can try to do a hard reset, force reboot iDevice with free iOS 10 device reboot software, factory reset your device or do a system repair. Below are the details. These 4 methods can be applied to iPhone X/8/8 Plus7/7 Plus/SE/6s/6s Plus/6 Plus/6/5s/5c/5/4s, new smaller iPad Pro, iPad Pro, iPad 4/3/2, iPad mini 4/3/2/mini, iPad Air 2/Air and iPod.
- Way 1: Hard Reset
- Way 2: Use free Tenorshare ReiBoot to force iPhone, iPad, iPod to reboot
- Way 3: Restore iOS 11/10/9/8 Devices to Factory Settings
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If the Power button and the Home button on your iPhone are still workable, the hard reset comes in handy. Press and hold both the Sleep/Wake and Home (Volume Down button for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus) buttons for at least 10 seconds, until you see the Apple logo. This should get you out of iOS 11/10/9 reboot loop.
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iOS System Repair Tool ReiBoot is powerful to help get out of boot loop problem in iOS update or iOS jailbreak. It forces reboot your iPhone, iPad, iPod and make them back to normal without data loss. Download and install this freeware on your Mac (OS X 10.11 El Capitan, OS X 10.10 Yosemite, 10.9 Mavericks, 10.8 and lower). If you are running Windows 10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista, free download Tenorshare ReiBoot for Windows.
- Connect iPhone to computer, and run Tenorshare ReiBoot (Mac). The program will detect your device automatically.
- Click on "Enter Recovery Mode". Tenorshare ReiBoot will remind you if your device is already in recovery mode.
- Click on "Exit Recovery Mode" and your device will boot up.
Up to 99% users said Tenorshare ReiBoot have successfully fixed their iPhone, iPad, iPod iOS 9 reboot loop. Besides reboot loop, Tenorshare ReiBoot also fixes iOS devices not responding, and solves iOS red iTunes logo stuck problem.
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Factory reset will erase all your data. Backing up your device before you start. Connect your device with computer and then iTunes will detect your iPhone in recovery mode and restore it to factory setting. However, make sure you've backed up iPhone to computer or iTunes before factory reset.
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After trying all methods above, your device still stuck on boot loop? You can repair the corrupted iOS operating system to get youriPhone reboot to normal state with Tenorshare iCareFone (iPhone Care Pro) and Tenorshare iCareFone for Mac (iPhone Care Pro for Mac). It will fix missing or corrupted system-related files by reinstalling the iOS firmware and get your iOS device normally. .
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The Goonybird is my grandson. This is a typical day in his life. I offer these observations in the humble hope it may add to the fund of knowlege regarding the mystery of our species.
Subject runs into the room and stops suddenly, listening....then raises both arms in celebration of the dawn. He stomps in a little circle repeating the phrase 'Oh, no!'fifty times. He then spins until he falls down, chanting 'woo, woo, woo'. Getting up, he pauses to strike a pose of sudden amazement-then runs to the wall and hesitates. Five sumo squats are performed. Then carefully, slowly, he backs out of the room.
Disappearing whole into the kitchen cupboard, the subject emerges with a potato. He then runs into the front room and puts it in front of the dog. This is repeated until all the potatoes have been distributed to family, guests, houseplants, large books and stuffed animals.
Dogs and child share the same bowl of food in a demonstration of interspecies cooperation. Or something.
The family toilet is manually explored and assessed for flavor. It is loaded with all the toys the child owns and then the whole lot is then mashed down the hole with the bathroom plunger. The bowl brush is then used in attempts at self-grooming.
The child becomes caught in the dog door by the waistband of his diapers. After exhausting the play possibilities for this pose (prone, sucking on the threshhold with dogs walking back and forth over him) he shimmies out of the diaper and runs onto the porch. Once there, he assists the dogs' efforts to defend their property by barking at people on the sidewalk.
The child explores the possibilites offered by a large picture window facing a main road. At first the moon is noted and attempts are made to blot it out with spit, this being applied labially in a back and forth motion which people passing by seem to find fascinating. The child, in its increasing sophistication, realizes that there is a barrier which exists between it and the outdoors, and settles upon simply standing in the window naked shouting at the moon to shut up.
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Field notes: Some observed behaviors of the juvenile Goonybird
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Archive for October, 2012 :
Scientists Offer Quantum Theory of Soul's Existence
October 31st, 2012
A PAIR of world-renowned quantum scientists say they can prove the existence of the soul.
Bigfoot Does Exist, Claim Scientists
October 31st, 2012
DNA tests on hair found supposedly found in a Siberian may actually prove the existence of the Abominable Snowman.
Sandy Destroyed Years of Medical Research
October 31st, 2012
When Hurricane Sandy struck New York, it washed away years of scientific research from the New York University School of Medicine, including genetically modified mice, enzymes, antibodies and DNA strands.
Green Party Presidential Candidate Jill Stein Arrested in Texas
October 31st, 2012
Jill Stein, a presidential candidate from the Green Party, has been arrested in Texas while attempting to resupply protesters camping out in trees to oppose the Keystone XL pipeline, according to anti-pipeline activists.
Federal Court Approves Use of Hidden Surveillance Cameras on Private Property Without Warrants
October 31st, 2012
Yet again, a federal judge undermined the Constitution in a wholly disturbing fashion, this time by allowing police to install hidden surveillance cameras on private property without obtaining a search warrant.
UN Calls for Worldwide Internet Surveillance and Data Retention in the Name of Fighting Terrorism
October 31st, 2012
The manufactured threat of terrorism has once again been used to push what would otherwise be unthinkable.
Hurricane Sandy: Divine Wind for Obama
October 31st, 2012
The storm is dominating the news cycle and pushing election coverage to the sidelines as Romney takes a marginal lead, according to establishment polls.
Hurricane Sandy : Evidence of Planning & HAARP
October 31st, 2012
This Video is well worth watching.
Obama Ordered DHS to Control Hurricanes
October 31st, 2012
While the debate rages regarding whether or not the U.S. government uses weather manipulation technology to steer storms like Hurricane Sandy, further evidence shows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been engaged in research to do just that for years.
Halloween: The Sacred Pagan Time of True Love…
October 31st, 2012
Sadly, this is the way of things and greater proof the mankind is still suffering from Dark Age bigotry and spiritual immaturity.
Operation Paperclip, 2012, And The Coming Alien Invasion
October 31st, 2012
Our government has a well documented history of lying to us. Over and over. Many times, they have experimented on us without our knowledge.
November 2012 Newsletter
October 28th, 2012
November Newsletter
Your Car Might be Watched 24 Hours in Future
October 28th, 2012
In the future, you just might be charged for driving to the convenience store around the corner to get milk and bread.
Quantum Computing With Recycled Particles
October 25th, 2012
The team have shown how it is possible to recycle the particles inside a quantum computer, so that quantum factoring can be achieved with only one third of the particles originally required.
100-Million-Year-Old Coelacanth Fish Discovered in Texas Is New Species from Cretaceous
October 25th, 2012
Pieces of tiny fossil skull found in Fort Worth have been identified as 100 million-year-old coelacanth bones.
Astronomers Report That Dark Matter 'Halos' May Contain Stars
October 25th, 2012
If we can really understand the origin of the infrared background, we can understand when all of the light in the universe was produced and how much was produced.
Bacterial Wires Explain Enigmatic Electric Currents in the Seabed
October 25th, 2012
In microscopes, scientists found a hitherto unknown type of long, multi-cellular bacteria that was always present when scientists measured the electric currents.
2012 Antarctic Ozone Hole Second Smallest in 20 Years
October 25th, 2012
The ozone hole mainly is caused by chlorine from human-produced chemicals, and these chlorine levels are still sizable in the Antarctic stratosphere.
Moderate Drinking Decreases Number of New Brain Cells
October 25th, 2012
This research indicates that social or daily drinking may be more harmful to brain health than what is now believed by the general public.
Revealing a Mini-Supermassive Black Hole
October 25th, 2012
The black hole is located in the middle of the spiral galaxy NGC 4178, shown in this image from the Sloan Digital Sky Survey.
Genome Hunters Go After Martian DNA
October 25th, 2012
J. Craig Venter may have just started a race to discover alien life on the Red Planet.
Pesticides Have Knock-On Effect For Bees
October 25th, 2012
Biologists at the University of London carried out an exceptional field study into bumblebees exposed to two commonly used agricultural insecticides.
NYPD Agent Provocateur Reveals Spying On Muslims
October 25th, 2012
The teenager worked for the police by studying Islam, surveilling mosques and Islamic study groups, and talking to Muslims – all while secretly taking pictures and recording conversations.
Can Your Body Sense Future Events Without Any External Clue?
October 25th, 2012
Presentiment without any external clues may, in fact, exist, according to new Northwestern University research that analyzes the results of 26 studies.
Food and Climate: A New Warning
October 24th, 2012
The study found that rice yields would likely fall by a third by the end of the century, while methane emissions from rice cultivation would jump 58 percent.
GMOs Undermine Human Survival
October 24th, 2012
Many doctors and scientists have noticed a correlation between the advent of genetically modified corn in particular, and increased cases of autism, gluten intolerance, autoimmune diseases, neurological problems, obesity and a general decline in the heath of populations that consume them.
2 Billion Dementia Patients?
October 24th, 2012
Medical Establishment Shocked by At-Risk Numbers on the Horizon.
Some GMO Cheerleaders Also Deny Climate Change
October 24th, 2012
The consensus around GMOs-or at least the specter of one-arose through the lobbying and support of an industry desperate to protect its own multibillion-dollar investments.
Biologists Record Increasing Amounts Of Plastic Litter In The Arctic Deep Sea
October 24th, 2012
Studies confirm that twice as much marine debris is lying on the seabed today compared to ten years ago.
Earth's Magnetosphere Behaves Like a Sieve
October 24th, 2012
This stream of plasma is launched by the Sun and travels across the Solar System, carrying its own magnetic field with it.
Police Ask Facebook To Shut Down Page Revealing Unmarked Car Locations
October 24th, 2012
The social networking site reportedly denied the request because the pictures are taken on public property, which doesn't violate Facebook's Terms of Service.
Alcohol Consumption and Breast Cancer Risk
October 22nd, 2012
Drinking Increases Risk of Developing Breast Cancer.
Saying No To Hershey For Kids This Halloween – GMOs And Prop 37
October 22nd, 2012
Let Hershey's know you want treats – not GMO tricks – for Hallowe'en.
Martin Sheen and Woody Harrelson Set for 9/11 'Truther' Film September Morn
October 22nd, 2012
Film's advance publicity says: 'We the people demand an independent investigation into the tragic events of 9/11'.
'Drop, Cover and Hold On' for National Quake Drill
October 22nd, 2012
Southeastern states join a national quake drill. A million people and hundreds of schools plan to "drop cover and hold on."
Genes and Immune System Shaped by Childhood Poverty, Stress
October 22nd, 2012
Study has revealed that childhood poverty, stress as an adult, and demographics such as age, sex and ethnicity, all leave an imprint on a person's genes. And, that this imprint could play a role in our immune response.
Civilization on the Edge: Finding a Foundation for the Future
October 22nd, 2012
Many people are convinced that we are facing the end of the world as we know it. Current trends are indicating that we are indeed facing an extremely turbulent time ahead.
Take Power Naps To Boost Your Creativity
October 22nd, 2012
The researchers found that during naps, the brain's right hemisphere was incredibly active and was also transmitting information regularly to the left hemisphere.
Six Reasons To Never Leave Home Without Ginger
October 22nd, 2012
The amazing abilities of the ginger plant to promote vibrant health and prevent disease cannot be overstated.
An Apple A Day Prevents Arterial Hardening To Reduce Heart Disease Risk
October 22nd, 2012
In a study of healthy, middle-aged adults, consumption of one apple a day for four weeks lowered levels of a substance linked to hardening of the arteries by nearly 40 percent.
Drinking Milk From Genetically-Modified Cows Will Make Dairy Allergies Much More Prevalent
October 22nd, 2012
The purported idea behind the project was to deliberately modify cow genes using RNA interference (RNAi) in order that children with alleged BLG sensitivity or allergy could once again drink cow's milk.
Computer Viruses 'Rampant' On Hospital Medical Devices
October 22nd, 2012
Hospital medical devices are often so infected with viruses and malware that their reliability and effectiveness is questionable at best.
Pomegranate May Inhibit Metastatic Breast Cancer
October 22nd, 2012
The researchers were so impressed, they remarked that pomegranate juice is "potentially a very effective treatment to prevent cancer progression in general."
Side Effects Of GMOs
October 22nd, 2012
GMO means food and medicine are genetically modified, with bacteria and sometimes with viruses, or with weed killer, worm killer, bug killer and people killer.
Evidence of Viking Outpost Found in Canada
October 22nd, 2012
Archaeologist Patricia Sutherland announced new evidence that points strongly to the discovery of the second Viking outpost ever discovered in the Americas.
Open Questions and the Reality of ESP
October 22nd, 2012
The most interesting areas of investigation lie in the hard sciences, because it is here that the data which has been amassed in parapsychology can truly begin to entwine, and enhance, data being gathered in other fields.
Italy Court Ruling Links Mobile Phone Use To Man's Neurinoma
October 22nd, 2012
Italy's supreme court has upheld a ruling that said there was a link between a business executive's brain tumor and his heavy mobile phone usage, potentially opening the door to further legal claims.
One In 10 Teenagers Now Suffers From Liver Disease Due To Toxic Food Supply
October 17th, 2012
more young people than ever are suffering from a chronic illness — the cause of which has everything to do with eating a toxic diet — that used to occur primarily only among older adults with diabetes.
Bioflavonoids Help Fight Cancer And Obesity
October 17th, 2012
Citrus fruits have long had a reputation for high concentrations of healthful nutrients such as vitamin C, and recent research continues to uncover new health benefits from many citrus flavonoids.
Computer Models Of Earth's Climate Change Confirmed On Mars
October 17th, 2012
These computer programs predicted Martian glaciers and other features on Earth's planetary neighbor.
Planet Found in Nearest Star System to Earth
October 17th, 2012
HARPS Instrument Finds Earth-Mass Exoplanet Orbiting Alpha Centauri B.
Modern Wheat A "Perfect, Chronic Poison," Doctor Says
October 17th, 2012
Davis said that the wheat we eat these days isn't the wheat your grandma had.
Before Facebook,There Was Manet Painting Friends
October 16th, 2012
Known for portraits of friends and celebrities of his era, the painter often called "the first modern artist" came of age during the mid-1800s when photography first became available to the public.
Cities Can Get Greener By 2030 As New Urban Areas Built
October 16th, 2012
The world's urban areas will more than double in size by 2030, presenting an opportunity to build greener and healthier cities.
California City Bans Smoking In Multi-Family Homes
October 16th, 2012
San Francisco suburb banned smoking in duplexes, condominiums and other multi-family homes, with city leaders saying they hoped to lead a wave of such regulations across California and ultimately the country.
Environment Ministers Nail Down Breakthrough Strategy On Air Quality
October 16th, 2012
The plan includes an agreement on new standards for fine particulate matter and ozone, the main components of smog, and commits to begin work on standards for sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide.
Enjoyment Of Life 'Key To Living Longer'
October 16th, 2012
Those who enjoy life the most are three times more likely to live a little longer than those who enjoy it the least.
How Do We Know We're Not Living Inside A Massive Computer Simulation?
October 16th, 2012
A team of researchers is going down the theoretical rabbit hole with a test to find out if our universe is nothing more than a computer program.
Google Privacy Policy Breaks Law, EU Data Chiefs Say
October 16th, 2012
Search-engine Google has been ordered to re-write its data collection rules after EU regulators found that they were in breach of EU data protection laws.
Not Just Another Pretty Face – Boost Immunity, Soothe Anxiety And Calm Distressed Skin With Cornflower Herb
October 15th, 2012
Muscle and joint pain, eye complaints, anxiety, skin irritations and digestive upset all respond well to this edible flower.
Maqui – A Rebellious Little Berry That Tames Inflammation, Prevents Cancer And Supports A Healthy Heart
October 15th, 2012
Maqui contains 300 percent more anthocyanins and 150 percent more polyphenols than any known food or drink, including wine.
Students Who Refuse To Be Micro-Chipped Are Punished By Tyrannical Texas Schools
October 15th, 2012
Educators have said the requirement is necessary to stem rampant truancy, which is, in turn, taking a huge chunk out of the school's funding.
How 'Scientific Poisoners' Threaten The Future Of Life On Planet Earth
October 15th, 2012
The scientific poisoners promise abundance but deliver starvation.
Tea Party Versus Agenda 21: Saving The U.S. Or Just Irking It?
October 15th, 2012
Agenda 21 aims to undermine your property rights and force you" to live in cities, Jake Robinson told Tea Party members at a meeting in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
London: Parasites's Paradise
October 14th, 2012
Whenever financial swindlers prosper at the expense of investors or a bank jiggers interest rates to bugger their competitors or tax evaders flee fiscal crises or rent gouging petrol monarchies recycle profits or oligarchs pillage economies and drive millions to drink, drugs and destitution they find a suitable secure sanctuary in London.
Murder of Miami's 'Cocaine Queen' Offers Teaching Moment
October 14th, 2012
The Truth of the Drug War Won't Be Found in Hollywood or the Mainstream Media — Which Both Work From the Same Tired Script.
Facebook Confirms Researcher Exploited Privacy Settings To Quickly Collect User Phone Numbers
October 14th, 2012
A researcher by the name of Suriya Prakash claimed that the majority of phone numbers on Facebook are not safe.
Food Sickens Millions as Company-Paid Checks Find It Safe
October 14th, 2012
Beach was one of 33 people killed by listeria that was later traced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and state officials to contaminated cantaloupes from one Colorado farm.
NASA's Mars Rover Finds Rock With Earth-Like Chemistry
October 13th, 2012
The rock was chemically more akin to an unusual type of rock found on oceanic islands like Hawaii and St. Helena, as well as in continental rift zones like the Rio Grande, which extends from Colorado to Chihuahua, Mexico.
A Diamond Bigger Than Earth?
October 13th, 2012
Discovered by a U.S.-Franco research team, its radius is twice that of Earth's with a mass eight times greater.
X-Raying Stellar Winds in a High-Speed Collision
October 13th, 2012
Two massive stars racing in orbit around each other have had their colliding stellar winds X-rayed for the first time, thanks to the combined efforts of ESA's XMM-Newton and NASA's Swift space telescopes.
'Invisibility' Could Be a Key to Better Electronics
October 13th, 2012
Visual 'Cloaking' Technology Enables More Efficient Transfer of Electrons.
Your Tax Dollars At Work: Local Cops Now Paid With Federal Money To Troll IRC
October 13th, 2012
The Bureau of Justice Assistance, the DoJ agency that administers the grant program, wrote an 18-page application document, citing a 2009 Rand Corporation report linking IP theft to organized crime.
Lawsuit Filed Against New York Ban On Large Sugary Drinks
October 13th, 2012
Lawsuit filed by soft drink makers and restaurant group says Board of Health overstepped authority when it passed regulation.
Organized Crime In The Americas: Bad For The Environment, Too?
October 13th, 2012
A new report exposes the environmental consequences of criminal activity, such as gangs clearing land in a Guatemalan reserve to launder money through cattle ranches.
US Violent Crime Rate Down For Fifth Straight Year
October 13th, 2012
Although crime historically spikes during hard economic times, the US is currently bucking that trend. Both the national violent crime rate and murder rate were down in 2011, reports the FBI.
SpaceX Cargo Ship Reaches International Space Station
October 12th, 2012
Astronauts plucked a commercial cargo ship from orbit and attached it to the International Space Station.
The United States Does Not have The Slightest Moral Or Political Authority To Judge Cuba
October 12th, 2012
Statement by Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, during the general debate of the 67th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
America's Moral Degeneracy
October 12th, 2012
Washington still masquerades wearing the white hat, and most of the rest of the world is paid to go along with the masquerade.
Glaciers Cracking In The Presence Of Carbon Dioxide
October 12th, 2012
New research has shown that CO2 molecules may be having a more direct impact on the ice that covers our planet.
GM Crops Destroyed By US Drought But Non-GM Varieties Flourish
October 12th, 2012
Non-GM varieties are more drought resistant, yet agritech giants ensure farmers are unable to access them.
Why Glyphosate Should Be Banned
October 12th, 2012
Glyphosate has contaminated land, water, air, and our food supply; the maximum permitted levels are set to rise by100-150 times in the European Union if Monsanto gets its way as damning evidence of serious harm to health & the environment piles up.
Ban Under-Threes From Watching Television, Says Study
October 11th, 2012
Doctors should curb amount of time children spend watching television to prevent long-term harm, say paediatricians
Venezuela's Victory Over Wall Street
October 11th, 2012
Venezuela has provided the world with a successful model to counter the subversive methods of Wall Street and London in their bid to overthrow yet another nation-state to be rolled into their global collective.
'Canada, Human Rights Slaughterhouse'
October 11th, 2012
A political analyst has deplored Canada's human rights record, holding Ottawa responsible for creating a legion of outrageously-oppressed aboriginal women and children.
Einstein's Math May Also Describe Faster-Than-Light Velocities
October 11th, 2012
Despite an apparent prohibition on such travel by Einstein's theory of special relativity, the scientists said the theory actually lends itself easily to a description of velocities that exceed the speed of light.
Arctic Probe Into Solar Storm Sat-Nav Disruption
October 11th, 2012
Studies have revealed how space weather can cut the accuracy of GPS by tens of metres.
Arctic Battle: Oil Drilling Still Faces Environmental Concerns
October 10th, 2012
The environmental activists made famous for chaining themselves to things are now trying a different approach: going after Shell with science.
6 Ways To Protect Your Family From The Danger Of GMOs
October 10th, 2012
Enough of a national GMO boycott could at least slow down Monsanto's stated goal of controlling the world's food supply.
Prototype of Lunar Water-Prospecting Robot to Search for Water Ice at Moon's Northern Pole
October 10th, 2012
Polaris can accommodate a drill to bore one meter into the lunar surface and can operate in lunar regions characterized by dark, long shadows and a sun that hugs the horizon.
'Biofarms' To Integrate Vaccines, Pharmaceuticals Into GMO 'Biopharmaceutical' Crops
October 9th, 2012
As it turns out, the pharmaceutical crops were actually mixed in with traditional crops and unknowing farmers had already been planted for human consumption.
Fast Food Children 'Develop Lower IQs'
October 9th, 2012
The study examined whether the type of main meal that children ate each day had an impact on their cognitive ability and growth.
Monsanto "War" Kills US Ambassador To Libya
October 9th, 2012
The information linking Il Silvestre to this deadly attack was obtained by Turkish intelligence officials after they detained two of the eco-terrorists involved in the attack.
'Internet Addiction' To Be Classified As Mental Illness
October 9th, 2012
Psychologists believe that Internet addiction should be categorized like other addiction disorders as it has similar symptoms, including emotional shutdown, lack of concentration and withdrawal.
Transgenic Grains Again Scare Europe
October 9th, 2012
The study caused an uproar and the French Prime Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault, came to announce incentive measures for banning GMOs in all of Europe, if it confirms the result of the harmfulness of the product.
Stonehenge Scan Shows Importance Of The Solstice
October 9th, 2012
Those stones were set where they would be seen first by people approaching the monument from the northeast along the Avenue, a processional route that would have been particularly spectacular at the midwinter sunset.
Whole Foods Caught In GMO Marketing Deception, False Advertising – Here's The Proof
October 8th, 2012
Whole Foods is engaged in false advertising and misrepresentation.
Seven Ways To Use Honey For Whatever Ails You
October 8th, 2012
Honey has been used in ayurvedic medicine in India for at least 4000 years and is considered to affect all three of the body's primitive material imbalances positively.
Sky-High Gas Prices In California Reveal Energy Infrastructure Ripe For Sudden Collapse
October 8th, 2012
California's energy infrastructure is so fragile that a power outage at a single gasoline refinery caused state-wide prices to skyrocket.
Sweetened Beverages Linked To Genetically Increased Risk Of Obesity
October 8th, 2012
Consuming calories from nutritionally-depleted sugary drinks promotes chronic disease and leads to significant weight gain in the vast majority of genetically predisposed people.
The Future Of Facebook: Tracking Users' Offline Buying Habits, Total Lack Of Privacy
October 8th, 2012
According to reports, Facebook is putting some privacy protections in place to mitigate similar consumer reaction.
Olive Oil Helps Prevent Visible Facial Skin Aging
October 8th, 2012
Monounsaturated fatty acids have been linked to improved heart health, lower bad cholesterol levels, and better blood sugar control.
Mastectomy No More! Prevent And Treat Breast Cancer With Life-Affirming Vitamin D
October 8th, 2012
As new research in cancer treatments becomes available, the latest in breast cancer prevention with vitamin D therapy and other natural modalities provides women with more life-affirming treatment choices.
Four Bitter Herbs Heal The Liver, Gall Bladder, And Other Ailments
October 8th, 2012
Certain bitter herbs are considered liver herbs because they stimulate, cleanse, and protect the liver and gall bladder.
Control Fall Allergies With Natural Remedies
October 8th, 2012
Keep your body hydrated with plenty of water. It is important to replace those fluids that are being expelled from the body.
Doctors Now Urging Patients To Remove Body Parts For Cancer Prevention
October 8th, 2012
Western medicine has finally come around to the idea that prevention really is the best medicine when it comes to avoiding disease and staying healthy.
Monsanto Found Guilty Of Chemical Poisoning In Landmark Case
October 8th, 2012
The French court in Lyon ruled that Monsanto's Lasso weedkiller formula, which contains the active ingredient alachlor, caused Paul Francois to develop lifelong neurological damage that manifests as persistent memory loss, headaches, and stuttering during speech.
Political And Corporate Elite Shun GM Food On Their Own Plate
October 8th, 2012
The presidential family demands organic food in their kitchen, yet behind closed doors, shake hands with the biotech industry.
Air Force's Supersonic Flying Saucer Schematics
October 8th, 2012
The newly declassified materials show the U.S. Air Force had a contract with a now-defunct Canadian company to build an aircraft unlike anything seen before.
Arizona Ski Resort Pioneers Artificial Snow Made From Human Excrement
October 8th, 2012
This coming ski season, Arizona Snowbowl will become the first ski resort in the world to use 100 percent sewage effluent to make artificial snow.
Arctic Ice Melt is 'Decades Ahead' of Previous Models
October 8th, 2012
The models have typically predicted that will not happen for decades but the measurements that are coming in tell us it is already happening so once again we are decades ahead of schedule."
Technology Doesn't Yet Exist to Clean Up Fukushima
October 8th, 2012
World-renowned physicist Michio Kaku said recently: "It will take years to invent a new generation of robots able to withstand the radiation."
Crop Circle in Tlapanaloya, Tequixquiac, Mexico
October 4th, 2012
An outer circle of sixteen small triangles around the perimeter narrow ring that point towards the central pattern that can be seen more clearly in the aerials.
How Your T-shirt Could Reduce Pollution
October 4th, 2012
Nanoscientists and fashionistas have banded together to turn your jeans and shirts into air-pollutant-magnetizing eco-tools.
The Renewable Insanity of Monsanto, Bill Gates, the Rockefellers and Craig Venter
October 4th, 2012
Monsanto, Bill Gates, the Rockefellers, Craig Venter and other investors are working behind-the-scenes to bring genetically engineered (GE) algae to market with products that include fuel, animal feed made with manure, human food and vaccines.
Harvard Study Confirms Fluoride Reduces Children's IQ
October 4th, 2012
A recently published Harvard University meta-analysis funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has concluded that children who live in areas with highly fluoridated water have "significantly lower" IQ scores than those who live in low fluoride areas.
Home 3D Printing Is Killing The Manufacturing Industry
October 4th, 2012
While we currently look at home 3D printing as the domain of the hopelessly nerdy, fact is that the 3D printer is past its infancy and is now in the gangly, awkward adolescent stage that all paradigm-shifting technologies face.
Scientists Warn Geo-Engineering Can Kill Billions of People
October 4th, 2012
Geo-engineers are considering projects on an enormous scale that might one day be used to manipulate levels of atmospheric aerosols and influence cloud formation in order to cool our planet.
2010 Military Intelligence Budget Request Declassified
October 4th, 2012
The Department of Defense this week released a redacted version of the budget justification for the FY 2010 Military Intelligence Program (MIP).
Researchers Determine 23 Plants and 74 Active Nuclear Reactors Vulnerable to Effects of Tsunami
October 4th, 2012
The dangerous reality of nuclear power is becoming increasingly apparent in the wake of the continuing (and "profoundly man-made") disaster at Fukushima as well as studies which project similarly devastating disasters in the future.
Nestle Embeds GPS Trackers In Candy Bars To Hunt Down Eaters
October 4th, 2012
Select Kit-Kat bars in the UK will contain GPS devices, which Nestlé will use to find the buyers and give them a cash prize.
Researcher says Army Scientists Secretly Sprayed Cities with Radioactive Particles for Years
October 4th, 2012
According to Lisa Martino-Taylor, a sociologist, the United States military carried out top secret experiments involving the spraying of radioactive particles on residents of St. Louis, Missouri for years.
Leaked EU Nuclear Stress Tests Reveal Hundreds of Defects
October 4th, 2012
Hundreds of defects have been found throughout Europe's nuclear reactors and mostly in France, according to a EU stress test report leaked to the German and French media.
Superman-Strength Bacteria Produce Gold
October 4th, 2012
At a time when the value of gold has reached an all-time high, Michigan State University researchers have discovered a bacterium's ability to withstand incredible amounts of toxicity is key to creating 24-karat gold.
Why Hypnosis Doesn't Work For All Explained
October 4th, 2012
Not everyone is able to be hypnotized, and new research from the Stanford University School of Medicine shows how the brains of such people differ from those who can easily be.
Tomb Of Maya Queen K'abel Discovered In Guatemala
October 4th, 2012
Archaeologists say they've discovered what could be the tomb of one of the greatest Mayan rulers, the seventh-century warrior queen Lady K'abel.
Synthetic Biology Should We Be Afraid?
October 4th, 2012
Synthetic Biology is genetic engineering with greater knowledge and precision, but much bigger, faster, and with unnatural molecules thrown in, yes we should be afraid.
Pharmaceutical Cocktails Anyone?
October 4th, 2012
Widespread pollution of drinking water by unregulated discharges of pharmaceuticals is potentially damaging to health and the environment.
US Military Secretly Sprayed Radioactive Particles In St. Louis And Texas
October 4th, 2012
Tests in St. Louis and in Corpus Christi, Texas involved military personnel relying on low-flying airplanes to spray city skylines.
Chinese-Owned Company Sues Obama Over Wind Farm Project
October 4th, 2012
A Chinese-owned company sued President Barack Obama for barring its Oregon wind-farm project as a national security risk, claiming the order violates its constitutional rights.
Cabot's Methodology Links Tainted Water Wells to Gas Fracking
October 4th, 2012
Methane in two Pennsylvania water wells has a chemical fingerprint that links it to natural gas produced by hydraulic fracturing, evidence that such drilling can pollute drinking water.
Unusual Dallas Earthquakes Likely Linked to Fracking
October 4th, 2012
Three unusual earthquakes that shook a suburb west of Dallas over the weekend appear to be connected to the past disposal of wastewater from local hydraulic fracturing operations.
The Dangers From Global Web Regulation
October 4th, 2012
A grave threat to the Internet as we know it has emerged as part of well-intentioned, but fatally flawed proposals to update an international telecommunications treaty.
How to Train Your Mind to Become Entrepreneurial
October 4th, 2012
By learning the ins and outs of our own wiring, we can start getting out of our own way to become more skilled entrepreneurial risk takers.
Does Looking at Pictures of Puppies and Kittens Improve Concentration?
October 4th, 2012
It's easy to waste time at work gazing at photos of cuddling kittens and snoozing puppies, but a new study suggests that such images may make you more efficient.
WikiLeaks' And Pirate Bay's Web Host PRQ Raided By Swedish Police
October 2nd, 2012
The Stockholm-based web host PeRiQuito AB, or PRQ, has long attracted some of the most controversial sites on the Internet. Now it's attracted a less friendly guest: Sweden's police force.
Facebook's "Like" May Land Filipinos In Jail
October 2nd, 2012
If you're one of those who seldom think twice about "liking" a friend's post on Facebook or re-tweeting someone else's tweet, think again. Doing so in the Philippines may land you in jail.
UFO or Lens Flare in Google Street View?
October 2nd, 2012
Dove was using Google Maps to get directions to visit her aunt in Jacksonville, Texas, when she spotted a UFO while using the Street View option.
Footage Released Showing British Military's 1952 Biological Warfare Experiments On Monkeys
October 2nd, 2012
The project was part of the U.K. military's effort to develop biological weapons that could be used on real people in a potential war against the Soviets.
Amsterdam Goes Green With Electric Scooter Taxis
October 2nd, 2012
The electric scooters drive at a maximum speed of 25 km/h and can go 130 km on a fully charged electric battery.
Pesticide Use Ramping Up As GMO Crop Technology Backfires
October 2nd, 2012
U.S. farmers are using more hazardous pesticides to fight weeds and insects due largely to heavy adoption of genetically modified crop technologies that are sparking a rise of "superweeds" and hard-to-kill insects.
Restricting Nuclear Power Has Little Effect On the Cost of Climate Policies
October 2nd, 2012
Strong greenhouse-gas emissions reduction to mitigate global warming shows to have much larger impact on economics than nuclear policy, according to the study.
High-Arctic Heat Tops 1,800-Year High
October 2nd, 2012
Researchers produced the 1,800 year climate record by analyzing levels of unsaturated fats in algae buried in the sediments of Kongressvatnet lake, in western Svalbard.
Irreversible Warming Will Cause Sea Levels to Rise for Thousands of Years to Come
October 2nd, 2012
The research showed that we have already committed ourselves to a sea-level rise of 1.1 metres by the year 3000 as a result of our greenhouse gas emissions up to now.
Great Barrier Reef Has Lost Half of Its Coral in the Last 27 Years
October 2nd, 2012
The loss was due to storm damage (48%), crown of thorns starfish (42%), and bleaching (10%), according to a new study.
'Superweeds' Linked To Rising Herbicide Use In GM Crops
October 2nd, 2012
This counterintuitive finding is based on an exhaustive analysis of publicly available data from the U.S.
Green Tea Plus Citrus Provides New Level Of Cancer Protection
October 2nd, 2012
Citrus fruit had a markedly lower risk for multiple cancers, but only for green tea drinkers.
Dramatically Effective Natural Treatment Found For Stroke-Caused Brain Damage
October 2nd, 2012
It is simply consistent exercise that triggers healing in the brain.
Shocking Results Of Monsanto, Roundup Cancer Study Spur Global Calls For 'Immediate Action' Against GM Crops
October 2nd, 2012
Authorities in France, Austria, Canada, New Zealand, and elsewhere are reconsidering not only their current policies regarding existing GMOs, but also the legitimacy of the criteria they have been using all along to approve GMOs.
Fish Getting Smaller as the Oceans Warm
October 1st, 2012
The researchers used computer modeling to study more than 600 species of fish from oceans around the world and found that the maximum body weight they can reach could decline by 14-20 per cent between years 2000 and 2050, with the tropics being one of the most impacted regions.
Bioengineers Introduce 'Bi-Fi' — The Biological 'Internet'
October 1st, 2012
Parasitized the parasite and harnessed M13's key attributes — its non-lethality and its ability to package and broadcast arbitrary DNA strands — to create what might be termed the biological Internet, or "Bi-Fi."
Climate Change Could Cripple Southwestern U.S. Forests
October 1st, 2012
Trees Face Rising Drought Stress and Mortality as Climate Warms.
Three Separate 'Sightings Of Yetis' In Siberia Ahead Of New Expedition To Find The 'Abominable Snowman'
October 1st, 2012
Furry creatures which walk human-style on two legs are being spotted left and right by residents in Siberia, oddly coinciding with the timing of a Bigfoot conference set to take place next month.
Russia Suspends Use Of Genetically Modified Corn After Cancer Claim
October 1st, 2012
Russia has suspended the import and use of an American GM corn following a study suggesting a link to breast cancer and organ damage.
Do You Want GMO Foods To Be Labeled In Your State? If So, Act Now!
October 1st, 2012
The Right to Know campaign has produced a powerful TV commercial that reminds voters we can't trust corporations who pretend to be concerned about our health and safety.
30 Great Reasons To Make Home Remedies From Aloe Vera – The Legendary Healing Plant
October 1st, 2012
Aloe vera plants produce a variety of substances with antibacterial, anti-fungal, anti-viral and antioxidant properties.
Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally With These Four Fast-Acting Remedies
October 1st, 2012
Speaking of mental and emotional conditions, meditation, hatha yoga, relaxation, and moderate exercise are always beneficial for HBP sufferers.
Big Government Conspiracy Theories Become Reality
October 1st, 2012
Scientists from IG Farben went on to work for the United States in major capacities, from designing rockets to designing food chemicals and chemotherapy.
Curcumin, Boswellia And Natural Remedies Better Than Pain Meds
October 1st, 2012
Natural anti-inflammatory foods and supplements not only help relieve pain, but may also prevent and/or heal the underlying condition, to significantly reduce healthcare costs.
Mainstream Media Called Out For Complete Blackout On GMO Health Risks
October 1st, 2012
With the exception of the U.K.'s Guardian, which published an editorial urging regulators to take the research seriously, as well as IBTimes UK and the Daily Mail, virtually no other media groups have given the research a fair shake, according to Woodward.
The Anti-GMO Way
October 1st, 2012
Modern corn was created through thousands of generations of selective breeding by indigenous Mesoamericans.
Health Experts from 20 Countries Caution About Smart Meter Risks
October 1st, 2012
Children may particularly be at risk of developing electromagnetic hypersensitivity or diseases such as cancer from overexposure to radiofrequency(RF)/microwaves emitted by smart meters and other wireless devices.
Mysterious Honey Discovered That Kills All Bacteria Scientists Throw At It
October 1st, 2012
New research has shown the honey kills every type of bacteria scientists have thrown at it, including the antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" plaguing hospitals and killing patients around the world.
Decade-Long Feeding Study Reveals Significant Health Hazards of Genetically Engineered Foods
October 1st, 2012
There's plenty of evidence showing that the Bt-toxin produced in genetically modified Bt crops like corn and cotton plants is toxic to humans and mammals andtriggers immune system responses.


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[UCP Books]: Last Lake
"Gibbons's spacious, earnest poems are sinuously connected to the world, meticulously sensitive to the lives of others in the 'long shadows of the Chicago mountains.' Layered, tonally subtle, conversant with the mysteries of the social and the psychological, these poems tutor us in a style of conscience that is fresh, brave and humble, exactly suited to this moment in America."
From the National Book Award citation for Creatures of a Day
By Reginald Gibbons
Phoenix Poets
|US Publication Date: October 25, 2016
|Paper $18.00/£12.50
|International Publication Date: November 14, 2016
"The evening forgives the alleyway," Reginald Gibbons writes in his tenth book of poems—but such startling simplicities are overwhelmed in us by the everyday and the epochal. Across the great range of Gibbons's emblematic, vividly presented scenes, his language looks hard at and into experience and feeling. Words themselves have ideas, and have eyes—inwardly looking down through their own meanings, as the poet considers a lake in the Canadian north, a Chicago neighborhood, a horse caravan in Texas, a church choir, a bookshelf, or an archeological dig on the steppes near the Volga River. The last lake is the place of both awe and elegy.
Reginald Gibbons is a Frances Hooper Professor of Arts and Humanities at Northwestern University. His poetry collections include National Book Award finalist Creatures of a Day and Slow Trains Overhead: Chicago Poems and Stories, the latter also published by the University of Chicago Press.
Please contact Rose Rittenhouse at (773) 702-0376 or firstname.lastname@example.com for more information.


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Photographed by Nicholas Hill
Kayleigh & Richard's Wedding
I like to think that Bilsington Priory Photography is one of the most romantic locations in Kent at which I get to work. The venue is also known as St Augustines Priory and set in the 7 Acres of beautifully maintained grounds. Adjacent to the Priory is an Edwardian Country House at which Brides are able to take advantage of the beautiful Bridal Preparation suites.
Kayleigh and Richard first visited with me having been recommended by a friend. It is always nice to hear about the great job you have been able to deliver for couples and then for them to share that confidence is a lovely feeling.
Kayleigh & Richard's Thoughts
"Thank you so so much for our fantastic wedding photos! We are thrilled with them. They have completely captured the day for us so as to make it truly unforgettable.
As soon as we met you, you completely put us at ease. Richard is not one to feel comfortable having his photo taken, but within 10 minutes with you, he felt completely comfortable and reassured which ensured we got the best out of our experience with you."
Getting Ready
Wedding Details
I always start my Bilsington Priory Photography by photographing the beautiful bridal details. I always arrive in plenty of time to ensure that nothing is rushed and I can take my time photographing the dress, shoes, and flowers. I believe these are the images that set the story for any wedding album and deserve taking time over.
Bridal Preparation
The Bride
Kayleigh was getting ready at Bilsington Priory Photography in the the bridal suite of the main Edwardian House. it is a short walk from the priory and as such a perfect place for the bride to enjoy the grandeur of such a prestigious and beautiful house.
My timing was perfect as by the time I had finished photographing the details the hair and makeup stylist was about to start the final stages of Kayleigh's makeup. It is at this stage that I like to start photographing the bride.
The atmosphere was extremely calm. Kayleigh had chosen just one bridesmaid and flower girl. With the help of her Bridesmaid and Mother Kayleigh was ready in plenty of good time to ensure that everything would run perfectly to schedule.
It is very rare for there to be enough time for me to take the bride before her wedding and have a portrait session, but Kayleigh was so efficient we did just that!
Groom Preparation
The Groom
Richard travelled to Bilsington Priory Photography in style by vintage car. He arrived with his groomsmen already dressed. I encourage couples to take advantage of my second photographer in the morning. It is important for us to respect the wishes of the groom and Richard did not want a photographer with him in the morning before arriving at Bilsington Priory.
Matthew was waiting for Richard and his groomsmen at which point he was able to take some great candid pictures with the boys of them attaching their button holes. Richard also wanted some pictures with the vintage car too.
Bilsington Priory
The Ceremony
The ceremony at Bilsington Priory Photography takes places upstairs. Being an old priory it almost has the feel of being church like in appearance. The large period windows allow for a lot of natural light which give a bright and airy feel.
The staircase by which Kayleigh made her entrance is very grand. I postponed Matthew at the top of the stairs. As Kayleigh and her Father started to ascend the stairs Matthew was able get a great picture from above looking down.
Richard was naturally a little nervous, but this soon faded when he saw his beautiful bride arrive at the top of aisle. Kayleigh was so relaxed and composed throughout the ceremony.
I positioned myself at the top of ceremony room. I was able to capture the photography from close up whilst Matthew was able to capture an alternative perspective from the back of the room.
Bilsington Priory
The Reception
Kayleigh and Richard were very lucky with a beautifully warm spring day wedding. The Bilsington Priory Photography is lovely as the guests were able to enjoy being outside for their reception drinks. The champagne flowed, the guests mingled, and Matthew was able to photograph all the guests without them even being aware they were being photographed. Candid reception photography is a great storytelling part of the day.
Bilsington Priory
The Formals
It would have been ideal to take advantage of the beautiful weather for the formal Bilsington Priory Photography. Unfortunately it was extremely windy outside which never works very well.
It is never a problem finding a good place in which to take the formals. I setup indoor lighting in the ceremony room and we used the wonderful backdrop of the priory.
I always arrive at a wedding with additional copies of the formal photography list. It is great to give a copy to ushers, who can help round up those needed. Alternatively is there is a toast master then part of his duties are to help do this.
Bilsington Priory
The Portraits
Kayleigh and Richard are a beautiful young couple. I wanted to ensure their Bilsington Priory Photography reflected this beauty. The grounds offer so much opportunity to ensure that I can capture that fairytale look that Kayleigh was looking for.
The couple had taken advantage of visiting with me prior to their wedding for a pre-shoot. This ensured that they were both comfortable in front of the camera. We were able to get around the grounds quickly as I was not needing to teach them as we went along. It really pays dividends.
Because the weather was great we left their portraits until early evening when the sun was softer and warmer in colour. The portraits really benefit from taking advantage of the light provided later in the day. We call this the golden hour and it really does offer wonderfully elevated portraits.
Bilsington Priory
The Breakfast Room
The wedding breakfast at Bilsington Priory Photography takes place in a wonderful marquee with a soft translucent roof. The photography is elevated by the use of diffuse daylight and meant we did not need to use and flash photography. The decorations looked great with beautiful Chinese lanterns adorning the ceiling.
It is important to ensure we photograph the details of the breakfast room before the guests are seated. It ensure the bride and groom get a record of the room as it appeared perfectly decorated before being seated.
Bilsington Priory
Wedding Speeches
For me the speeches at Bilsington Priory Photography are the most enjoyable part of the day. I love the opportunity to capture the heartfelt emotions and connections between people.
Great speeches should consist of laughter, tears, and a little embarrassment at the grooms expense. Kayleigh's father produced a wonderful and elegant opening speech. It is often hard to be the first person to stand up and talk to a group of people. Getting the audience engaged is the job of the Father of the Bride.
Richard kept his speech short and thanked all the guests whilst offer a few words of praise towards his beautiful new wife. It is common for the groom to also give out a few gifts the various members of the bridal party.
Bilsington Priory
First Dance & Cake Cutting
The cake cutting was a little different at Bilsington Priory Photography as Kayleigh and Richard preceded the wedding breakfast and cut the cake first. The wedding breakfast was a grand tea party and the wedding cake was to be served to the guests as part of the cake selection. It is a great way to ensure the wedding cake is eaten by the guests.
Despite the dance floor being quite a small area of the Bilsington Priory Photography it was still possible to fit a bank into the corner. Richard and Kayleigh started the evening proceedings with a beautiful first dance before being joined by friends and family.
Bilsington Priory
Matthew and I do like to stay later into the evening as we get to spend time with the weddings guests as they relax and enjoy a dance or two. We find that people love to dance for the camera and as the drinks flow people relax and strike some great dance moves.


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Health care costs are increasing throughout the nation and Blue Cross predicts costs to increase 10-15% per year. After looking through our plans, they've discovered some inconsistencies in plans including, but not limited to deductibles. The biggest difference potential is in pharmaceutical costs and the generic utilization rate being lower than expected.
Some of the things UA/HR, with Blue Cross are considering changing are:
- Increasing the preventive benefits of our current plan (since it hasn't changed from the original $400/plan year from about 2001)
- Increasing employee contributions to the pharmaceutical plan, be it by increased co-pays, or other means. Our current pharmaceutical plan provides for a minimal difference between name and generic prescription rates. Due to this minor difference the employee "generic utilization" rate is even below the national standard and is being looked into as an option for the university to lower its share of the costs.
- Enhancing vision benefits. Research shows an eye exam can often tell a doctor a lot about a person's health, i.e. such as whether their cholesterol is higher than it should be. UA is looking into providing more benefits for vision care, at least for an eye exam, as it can help predict and diagnose other possible problems.
The standard is about 80% costs covered by the university, and 20% by the employee. The last few years have brought UA's up to 96%/4%. Over the next three years the university's proportion will be phased down to 85% next year, then each of the following two years to 83%.
Because of the last few years, the plan has an over-recovery of about $6 Million that may be applied towards these new changes to slow the rate down for employee contributions. Costs will go up, that is definite. How much, though, at this point is still to be seen.
If you have any questions or comments, please forward them to either Glyn or Dee to be passed on, or send them directly to Mike Humphrey. It has been recommended, if you email Mike directly, to CC: Kayt Sunwood or Barbara Oleson from Staff Council, as they are on the health care committee, as well.


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Removing nitrogen from the air, and then combusting the input fuel in an oxygen-rich environment, results in a highly concentrated flue gas stream (with greater than 80% CO2) which can be further concentrated using physical gas purification techniques such as cryogenic separation.
This concentrated flue gas stream is one of the primary benefits of oxy-fuel combustion. A second advantage stems from the absence of nitrogen which results in the virtual elimination of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions. An overall systemic advantage is the reduced size of the entire process, due to the reduced volumes of both the input and exit gases, both of which translate into reduced capital and operating costs.
A variant of oxy-fuel technology, oxy-fuel recycling, can be used to control flame temperatures by recycling a portion of the exit flue gas into the oxygen input gas prior to combustion. By diluting the oxygen in the input gas it is possible to achieve conventional flame and heat transfer characteristics, thus potentially allowing the technology to be retrofit into current power plants. Another emerging variant is hydroxy-fuel combustion, which again provides an opportunity to moderate process temperatures by facilitating the combustion process in an oxygen and steam environment.
The greatest challenge facing oxy-fuel today is to lower the energy penalty (and therefore the cost penalty) involved in producing oxygen, which ranges from 8 to 30% (or perhaps even higher) of the total fuel cost depending on the fuel source and process used (Dillon, 2004). The US Department of Energy is working on improved ion transport membrane (ITM) systems, which are meant for low-cost, large-scale oxygen production. Success would result in a key enabling technology that significantly reduces the energy penalty involved in producing oxygen.
Another important challenge is that current design configurations and materials are unable to operate at the high temperature ranges for oxy-fuel combustion; however, CO2 or steam recycling may mitigate this issue. A final issue is the need to reduce the total energy consumption for CO2 separation and compression. However, this issue is not unique to oxy-fuel, as all four capture systems face this problem.
While oxy-fuel will assist in reducing the size, number and cost of the units required to produce energy, and will make emissions capture easier, its full potential is unlikely to be realized until new high-temperature materials become available for combustors and boilers. Natural Resources Canada's CanmetENERGY division is working on oxy-fuel combustion systems, and is collaborating with partners who are developing super alloys and other advanced materials. The European Union's Thermie Program on advanced materials is working on materials that will be used in future applications of oxy-fuel combustion, as well as in ultra-supercritical pulverized coal and natural gas systems.
Early-stage commercial demonstrations are needed for oxy-fuel and/or hydroxy-fuel recycle systems, through which researchers could conduct the work needed to better define the science around oxy-fuel combustion, and develop new equipment, design principles and energy system process configurations.