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I don't know if this will be a story so much as a description of the photos below. We'll see. I've only been to Algonquin Provincial Park once and that was long ago, an over-nighter and on a motorcycle. The ride was long, involved a couple of gas stops (300km one way) and one seriously sore ass. Sorry, should that be butt? Nah forget it, this is my blog. Ass.
I don't know why I haven't been back in so many years as it really was a fun night, and I did see 2 or 3 moose on my ride home. Maybe it was the 300km rainy ride home. That's probably it.
Enough of that. This trip started the same way many things in my life do. Spontaneously. I'm in the parking lot at work at about 5:45am listening to the radio when the thought enters my head. As soon as I can get out of work, I'm going home, throwing a few clothes in a bag, my camera, and going north. Well.. Everything worked out well and that's just what I did.
The drive went pretty quickly. In fact, I was surprised just how fast I was there. The highway moved strangely well and before I knew it I was on Highway 60 heading east, only 50km from the park. I wasn't even in the park yet when I was blown away by how beautiful the fall colours were. Reds, yellows and oranges were everywhere. A little voice told me to take off my sunglasses and I was greeted by even brighter colours.
Passing a small lake on my right, I couldn't help but stop and take a shot. I have a thing for reflections so getting the colours of the trees reflecting in a tranquil lake seemed like a win for me. Passing cars cooperated (by not killing me) as I parked on the shoulder set up my tripod and grabbed a few shots. My critical side says it would have been much nicer if those trees and shrubs in the foreground weren't there, but I couldn't get any closer so, sometimes you have to take what you're dealt.
Continuing east to the park, I passed the visitors office. Here, you buy your park pass ($16.00 per car) and this gives you access to the sights within the next 56km of park. Well, unfortunately when I arrived it was a bit late and nobody home. My evil side didn't pay for my pass via the machine so I hopped back in my car and continued on.
My first stop was to be a place that was marked simply as "Lookout". No name, just "Lookout". Interesting. I parked, and began a gradual climb up a roughly 1.5km rooty trail. At the beginning of the trails there are typically pamphlets that tell you what each numbered post is highlighting. Unfortunately my shots are less than interesting, but I grabbed this shot of a fallen tree. There are lots. Hundreds. Thousands probably. This isn't your mama's park. Go off the path and you're going to be seriously lost as Algonquin park covers thousands of square kilometers. Anyway, nuff said.
Up, Up, Up the trail went, and after a while, I reached the top and enjoyed a beautiful view. The sun was in my face though so I didn't take any pictures, so you'll just have to trust that it was worth the climb.
By the time I got back down, it was getting darker and darker. Dusk was definitely here and it was time to get into my car before the critters and creatures come out to play. With it being my first time out there and by myself, any large creaks and cracks got my attention quickly.
As the sun set and the sky darkened, I began to look for a place to get some night sky shots. It was clear that it would be a cloudless sky and since I was miles from the lights of the Greater Toronto Area, I hoped that I would be treated. And I was. As a kid, I'd been treated to a view of the Milky Way on a road trip to Vancouver with my parents and its something that has stuck with me ever since. This night was a close second. It was spectacular. I had found a spot just off the road with a watery foreground, trees in the distance and the stars above. Just about perfect in my books. If I wasn't clicking, I was taking it in.
I took a number of shots much like this one and in some, I noticed the trees were lit up nicely by the passing cars and trucks so I thought I would play with them a bit by turning around and shooting the sky and trees.
With my bike mounted on the back of my car, I shot the sky and a piece of the Milky Way and captured the lights of the passing cars. I may have had more fun results if I could have had a bit of traffic going each way at the time, but beggars really can't be choosers. I like the result.
I was really enjoying myself when I heard the sound of a rather large splash behind me on the other side of the lake, perhaps 100 feet away. The sound of something getting in the water and swimming in my general direction was clear. It's no secret that I have a fear of bears. I'd very much like to not be eaten by one. With that in mind, I quickly grabbed my camera and tripod, folded what I could and in a near-panic fumbled with my keys to unlock my door (damn you, Auto-Locking Tucson!!!) and threw in my gear before closing the door behind me.
My flashlight refused to illuminate whatever it is that was in the water, but no matter. Something large was out there and I wasn't going to be dinner for it. Even if it was just a moose. My night was done and it was time to find a place to sleep.
By now it was about 10:30 and I found a place outside the park that looked like it would do. Ringing the doorbell, I was greeted by a nice woman in a robe who was extremely kind and helpful and gave me her last room. Spring Lake Resort took care of me for the night so I feel like I should give them a plug. The lady spoke quite excitedly about my first time there alone, the things to do and see, places to hike and bike (and not to sweat the bears).
I spent a while by their small lake taking some more shots of the sky and playing with the mist as it drifted across the water before calling it a night.
The following morning there was a good amount of fog and mist in the air. I was up long before dawn to make sure I found a spot worth shooting. Keeping in check with my desire for reflections, I found this outcrop of land in a place called Mew Lake. With the sun rising in the distance behind the trees, I liked how it was backlit on the near and far shores. It didn't turn out exactly the way I wanted and given more time, I would have re-visited there several more times if necessary to get it the way I wanted. Ideally I would have liked a somewhat cloudless morning rather than overcast skies, but sometimes you have to take what you're given.
Sometimes I wish I hadn't moved from Orangeville so places like this could be much more reachable but what can you do. If I'd known that a year after moving that I'd be spending more time north than south.. nuff said.
With a fresh day ahead and fog in the air, I thought I'd visit another lookout. Algonquin has plenty of them - unfortunately I can't remember the name of this one. It may be Hardwood Lookout, but don't quote me.
Having noticed a theme of the lookouts being accessible via a loop, I took a more direct route to the top. What I didn't realize at the time was that the direct route seems to mean a steep hike upwards. Carrying a billion pounds of camera stuff with tripod meant that it was a serious pain in the butt (there I go censoring myself now).
Still a bit spooked by animals and the fact that it was still pretty dark on this trail, the nearby cracks and crunches were punctuated by the sound of that large creature I'd heard only hours before. But still, up I climbed until I reached this lookout. There was an area very close by that offered a much more unobstructed view, but somehow I think this one works to add some depth to the shot. It gives the illusion of being above the clouds, and I like that.
With the night on my mind and wanting to find a safer place to shoot, I found myself at Lake of Two Rivers. There is a place to stop and walk to the beach so as the sun was dropping from the sky, I carried my gear to the water, dragged a picnic table near the water and enjoyed some more quiet time. There was a stretch of cloud in the sky that I had been watching for a while which I think was a contrail. It lingered in the sky for a couple of hours and slowly got wider and wider over time. I was pretty fortunate that it slowly dissipated as darkness truly set in and I was able to get this shot. The glow near the horizon is from the lights of nearby Huntsville, Ontario. Yes, I managed to work in yet another reflection as well.
The following morning I didn't get up as early. In fact I let myself wake up on my own. I would have to drive home soon and I'd been burning the candle at both ends for a while (as usual).
Heading back to Lake of Two Rivers, I had noticed this pile of rocks but didn't have a good lens with me to shoot it at the time. With a bit of mist still on the water and my 150-500mm lens set at maximum zoom, I'm pretty happy with this shot. It was probably 200 feet awaybut the lighting was pretty decent to get a contrasty shot with a nice backdrop of the changing leaves. Truth be told, I wish I could have gotten physically closer for a clearer shot but, oh well.
It was time to head back. My parents had given me a heads-up about a tower that I had to visit along the way home. It was only slightly out of the way and promised to be worthwhile.
They were right. My shots didn't really show anything spectacular (blame the photographer) but I have to tell you, if you're up there, climbing and descending that tower is an experience unto itself. The tower moves, creaks slightly and the steps are steep and small. I've never held a handrail tighter to avoid a very quick trip south from 100 feet.
Finally, along the trip home, I passed a small pond at the side of the road. I was well on my way home but something stuck in my head that I liked about it, so after a minute or two, I decided to turn around and get a second look at it. Well, since there's a shot here, you can tell I liked it. It was a bit of work to get though. I found a place to park, walked back, went over the barrier and climbed down a pretty steep and rocky embankment that led down to the water. Pushing aside the tall grass, I found a spot I liked and this is what I came up with.
The climb up wasn't any easier. I probably would have looked pretty suspicious if any cars had been passing at that moment, but I made it back to my car safely, and so ended my first solo trip to Algonquin.
I was planning on writing about both trips in a single entry but this one is already pretty long and I'm afraid I'll click something and lose it. I'd hate to throw my computer out the window.
I'm outta here! Thanks for reading and stay tuned for Algonquin #2!


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In the wake of an apocalyptic flood, a young family is forced to flee London for higher ground. An exquisite, poetic reflection on humanity, love, and motherhood.
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A haunting meditation on grief from the winner of the 2017 Man Booker International Prize, with an elegant translation by Deborah Smith.


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A falling sand game is a type of particle simulation video game. They allow the user to place particles of different elements on a "canvas". The particles can interact with other particles in various ways, and may be affected by gravity, in some games. Many complex effects may be achieved. Many versions of the Falling Sand Game have been written since its introduction in 2005.
The original game first appeared as a web-based Java applet on the Dofi-Blog[1] (Japan) in 2005.
Falling sand games are generally browser-based, using Flash or Java, but mobile Android and iOS variants also exist.
Examples include:
- World of Sand (2005, Java)[2]
- wxSand (2006, Windows)[3]
- Powder Game (2007, Java, HTML5, Android/iOS)[4]
- This is Sand (2008, Flash)[5]
- The Powder Toy (2010, Windows/Linux/macOS, Android)[6][7]
- The Sandbox (2010, Flash)[8]
- The Powder Game (a.k.a. Dust. 2004, Java & HTML5)
- Sand Slides (2010, iOS/Android/WP8)[9]
- Sand:box (2015, Android)[10]
- ReactionLab 2 (2015, iOS/Android)[11]
- VSand (2018, Java/Vulkan)[12]
- sandspiel[13]
Although the various sand games have differences, they share many similar characteristics:
All games have adjustable pen sizes. Some allow the user to select different pen shapes.
Many falling sand games include multiple elements that are heavier or lighter than each other and can interact. For example, BHOL is a virtual black hole in The Powder Toy.
Downloadable games also have the ability to save "sandboxes", or images that can be uploaded to image hosting websites and later downloaded and played in the game.
- The Sandbox has a crossplatform online gallery where people can share their creations.
- The Powder Toy/Game has online 'saves' where people can view the creations of others, and usually play with them.
More commonly found in stand-alone downloadable games, mods or plugins can be created by making use of scripting[14] or by editing configuration files[15] that control the various types of particles, their physical properties and interaction rules. For instance, The Powder Toy has modding through separate executables and Lua scripting.[14]
Most sand games use very simple physics: particles either fall, rise, or are fixed, and may drift from side to side. The Powder Game[4] and The Powder Toy are two of the few games with more realistic physics, including wind and pressure. The Powder Toy also includes heat and ambiental heat, newtonian gravity, and water equalisation. The Sandbox includes dynamic lighting, weather, temperature with room temperature support and multi particle elements.
Humans (Or Human-Like Figures)[edit]
Some Falling Sand games have elements that are meant to represent humans, or to create a likeness to them.
- The Sandbox uses elements literally called humans, which after placement you can then decide their roles in a society that you create.
- The Powder Toy uses an element that has a fixed position as a 'spawn point' for its human element, called STKM and SKM2 (stickman and stickman 2). This acts as the permanent start place for the stickman, and is indestructible and uninteractuble.
- The Powder Game also has controllable humans who are known as Players. They both have two legs and a head. Box for the first player and circle for the second player. They also have get either the ability of the element their head touches or the ability to Shoot those elements. It also has AI Humans called fighters who Jump around and attack the 'player' stick men. They also have two legs and a shaded square head. They are mostly used as the Antagonist in the Game.
Multi-Particle Elements[edit]
The Sandbox has dozens of elements that are made of more than one particle. It even has controllable vehicles and AI controlled characters.
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The Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ) was a jazz combo established in 1952 that played music influenced by classical, cool jazz, blues and bebop. For most of its history the Quartet consisted of John Lewis (piano), Milt Jackson (vibraphone), Percy Heath (double-bass), and Connie Kay (drums). The group grew out of the rhythm section of Dizzy Gillespie's big band from 1946 to 1948, which consisted of Lewis and Jackson along with bassist Ray Brown and drummer Kenny Clarke. The Modern Jazz Quartet played in a cool jazz style that combined bebop and the blues with classical elements. There was a marked contrast in styles between Jackson's rhythmically complex blues-based solos and Lewis's restrained manner of playing and classically influenced pieces. One of the first small jazz combos to perform in concert halls rather than nightclubs, the group was inspired by the bands of Duke Ellington and Jimmie Lunceford (from Wikipedia).


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Navy WEB SDR System Incoming SDRs Receipt discrepancies identified to shipper Request for credit Provide Status Create Physical Inventory Requests Followup on overdue SDR responses Alert FISC/DD to Warehouse problem areas: shelf life, damage, labelling Reports for Inventory Analysis
Navy WEB SDR System Outgoing SDRs Wrong item received Wrong quantity received Damaged, expired shelf-life material received Followup for Credit Non-receipt of material ordered Packaging discrepancies
Current System Reengineered System
Navy WEB SDR System Stock In Transit (SIT)SDRs SIT is movement of Navy-owned stock from DD storage to repair, repair back to DD storage, from DD storage to Navy activity stock SIT SDRs used to obtain Proof of Shipment Data from issuing activity SIT SDRs used to obtain confirmation and TIR of receipt from receiving activity Expands use of SIT SDRs to commercial, non-Navy, non- UADPS activities--to anyone with Web Access/PKI certification
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Navy WEB SDR System Material In Transit SDRs: Material In Transit is newly purchased material moving from DLA/GSA or vendor custody to stockage as Navy-owned material MIT SDRs will be used to obtain Proof of Shipment from Vendor or DCMAO MIT SDRs will be used to obtain D4-TIR confirming receipt from DD/Navy activity
Navy WEB SDR System Intransit Web Transportation Discrepancy Reports RFI TDRs sent to shipping carriers, Transportation Officers, ATAC Proof of Delivery (POD) to consignee required to resolve Stock In Transit, Material In Transit If unable to obtain through automated file scans, Navy tracking programs generate RFI TDRs If unable to obtain POD at all, Navy tracking programs generate Claim TDRs, notify MTMC. Long term goal--connection to MTMC TDR website
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Web SDR Development Timeline Phase I SIT SDR-- Implementation May 2001 SIT TDR-- Implementation May 2001 SIT Online reports --Implementation May 2001 FLIPL Implementation August 2001
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Navy WEB SDR System Future Enhancements Connection to DOD Web SDR page Connection to MTMC TDR Web page Connection to SALTS for ship's SDR transmission Connection to R-Supply (?) Connection to SAP (?)
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April is Autism Awareness month. We're taking awareness to a whole new level with the opportunity to see renowned mediums Michael and Marti Parry for one night only. Not only will this be a unique and fun event, but you will be helping raise funds for the Autism Society San Diego just by attending.
This unique husband and wife team are amazing as they combine the mediumistic abilities of Michael with the rare abilities of psychic artistry of his wife Marti. Michael and Marti have appeared on numerous TV shows including Ghost Adventurers, Paranormal State, Psychic Investigators, to name a few. To learn more about them visit www.spiritart.com
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Do Animals Have Religion?
Posted by vetsbeyondreason in Religion on 24/07/2013
Hopefully this post won't be as painful as the last three. I have just finished reading the latest Jared Diamond book, "The World Until Yesterday: What Can We Learn From Traditional Societies?" Apparently one of the things we can learn is that all societies invented some kind of religion. However, just because everyone else is doing it does not necessarily make it right.
Diamond advances a number of reasons for the apparent ubiquity of religion. Firstly, we want to know why things happen the way they do. We want reasons and answers and, when we can't find any, we make them up by inventing mysterious forces to explain the workings of the world. The more science removes the cloak of mystery the less religion is needed to explain the universe. These days we rarely see Apollo and his chariot zipping the sun across the sky each day.
Secondly, religion is used to defuse anxiety and provide comfort when things go wrong. If we think our dead loved ones are going to live on in some magical place like heaven we tend to feel a bit better about it all. When our plane hits that turbulence and we start praying to avoid dying in a fiery crash we feel a bit more in control of the situation and believe we still have influence over the outcome. Unfortunately praying is a little bit like sitting in a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but it does not actually get you anywhere.
Thirdly, religion is used to generate a code of behaviour to which followers are expected to adhere. This has the double advantage that it allows leaders to demonise external groups that do not follow the code and justify wars against them. Those heathens over there eat pigs, kill cows, etc. Therefore, they cannot be the chosen ones and we are doing God's will by putting them all to death and taking their land and resources. To make doubly certain that we do not accidentally smite members of our own team religions come up with all manner of rituals, such as cutting off the end of the penis, that confirm our membership of the club.
Diamond states that religion is a peculiarly human trait. No animals have religion. He does not, however, come up with any evidence to support his assertion. While it is true that no other species appears to erect edifices to imaginary friends or engage in bizarre rituals for no obvious purpose, our animal friends may have come up with their own unique ways of worshipping things that don't exist. Dolphins are, after all, anatomically ill equipped to build cathedrals.
Diamond thinks that animal intelligence has not evolved to the point where it needs supernatural comfort or answers to the universe's unanswerable questions, and so has not been able to develop religion. But could not the opposite have happened? Could animal intelligence have developed to the point where animals are happy to admit that some things cannot be explained and that when you die you rot or are eaten in order to continue the circle of life? Is it possible that they accept that life has no higher meaning and we are just alive for the here and now, and are perfectly comfortable with that fact? Are they secure enough in this life that they need no imaginary support or comfort?
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Just Do it - January Yoga Mix 2016
I'm late in posting my January Yoga Mix and I'm a little ashamed for the reason—I hadn't been on my mat in the new year until yesterday to try it out!
I've been feeling a little unmotivated in my personal practice and I realized that it was because I briefly lost sight of my love of yoga. I let it get too routine, too rote, too business-y or whatever. Yesterday when I finally got myself back to my mat to practice I let go of expectations and was reminded of part of why I do yoga—it's fun!
It let's me loose myself, which in turn seems to be where I found myself too...so I encourage you to let yourself loose, let go of expectations and as Nike taught us—Just do it!
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The 2017 state championship College of the Canyons men's golf team has been named a 2016-17 California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) Scholar Team Award winner.
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Only one team is selected for each CCCAA sport, with a total of 23 men's and women's teams honored for the 2016-17 school year.
To be eligible, all team members must have excelled academically with a total GPA of 3.0 or higher. The team should also have demonstrated better than average accomplishments in intercollegiate athletic competition.
"To be honored with a Scholar Team Award is a great accomplishment by any team but an amazing feat for a state championship team," said COC men's golf head coach Gary Peterson. "Even more impressive is the fact that several of our golfers were international student-athletes who also had to navigate through language barriers and cultural differences. To be able to succeed both on the course and in the classroom is really outstanding work."
With players hailing from Australia, South Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom, the 2017 COC men's golf team posted a combined GPA of 3.66.
On the course, Canyons captured the program's eighth straight Western State Conference title before winning the 2017 CCCAA State Championship. The state title was the program's eighth overall and third in the last five seasons.
In addition, COC golfers Michael Lindgren and Jaeyeol Kim were both named to the CCCAA All-State team. Canyons sophomore Ben Campbell was named the WSC co-Player of the Year at the conference championships, while freshman Daniel Taplin joined Kim and Lindgren as members of the All-WSC team. Peterson was named WSC Coach of the Year.
At season's end the program saw eight players transfer to four-year NCAA universities to continue competing and pursuing their academic goals.
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oceans 3d: our blue planet
Our tradition of racing in to IMAX for every single nature doco they throw up on the big screen continues with Oceans 3D. I'm not kidding, we can't get enough of these. The cinematography is always breathtaking, the content is amazing and you always leave feeling in awe of our planet. How often do you get to feel in awe of our planet while eating a choc top? Really?
Oceans 3D takes you around the world and shows the oceans all the way from surfing right down to the bizarre deep ocean filled with extraordinary creatures filled by submersible. You get to see all kinds of sea critters from Yeti crabs (yep, I hadn't heard of them either) that farm bacteria on their shells, to sea otters who are currently having a baby boom so the cute factor is high. There are of course all your favourites too: dolphins, Whales and fish, including a pretty extraordinary tusk fish. The film is beautifully narrated by Kate Winslet who wisely stays away from the ocean this time around. *Celine Dion plays in the distance*
Make sure you stay through the credits to see some cool behind the scenes footage!
Oceans 3D opens at IMAX Melbourne on April 5th. Run time 45min. Adults $18 Con $15 Kids $12
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A pilot program to advance the state's small food and beverage businesses is launching this month with support from a $100,000 federal grant. Financial management boot camps and customized consulting for food manufacturing companies and entrepreneurs will be provided by the Food Finance Institute (FFI) and the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC). Both programs are part of the University of Wisconsin System Administration's Institute for Business & Entrepreneurship.Continue Reading
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While established food companies can grow slowly and still be profitable, this is much harder, if not impossible, for emerging food companies. Food companies, because they deal in physical products often produced from a long and complex supply chain, grow in stair steps, not incrementally, in order to reach the right scale to be profitable. And, these companies often have to quickly leap up each step so they don't run out of money, often with the help of outside capital.Continue Reading
Chocolaterian Café – Financing Growth Into A Second Retail Location
Chocolaterian Café, a successful growing business with (now) two locations, is a third place between work and home that specializes in dessert and wine. Founder and owner Leanne Cordisco wanted to remove existing debt, buy out a business partner AND build a second location. Expense projections were reaching $800,000 and doubts were beginning to arise as Cordisco had yet to learn that growth isn't two times the money and time, but rather three times or more. Cordisco estimated that FFI's Tera Johnson saved her two months of work and $8,000 to $10,000 in fees through her advice, experience and expansive network of private investors, bankers, an attorney and a Wisconsin SBDC financial expert (Dan Lemmer).Continue Reading
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Discussion topic #1: The 1960s represented an era of significant economic growth for Americans. Some economists argue that the early 1960s began the consumerism that defines American culture today. To what extent did American materialism -- that is, the beliefs in the accumulation of personal wealth -- make Americans afraid of communism? The chances of a communism in America were extremely small; Americans loved their democratic capitalist government. They would have not traded it in for being communist. In reality we as Americans are consumed by things we see and hear on TV, by what we see our neighbors have, and by what many people think is important in life. Materialism is a huge problem in this country. It appears to get worse as technology increases and new gadgets are invented and easily obtained; but because some people become obsessed with having and they lose self-control of it. Discussion topic #2: Based upon your reading materials for this unit, do you agree or disagree that more government intervention is needed in the capitalist system? Please justify your response with concrete examples. Yes, there should be government intervention in to capitalistic system with some extent. I my opinion markets cannot exist without a government to protect property rights, enforce contracts and settle disputes all of which is intervention. This would benefit the economy in variety of ways. Firstly, government regulations allow businesses to remain in the private hands while removing some of the worst abuses of pure capitalism. Extremely wealthy people or companies have the ability to control large sections of the economy because smart business dealings. Only Government involvement can fix that. When a producer has a monopoly, the consumer is no longer autonomous, prices are not set by supply and demand, and therefore the system cannot function effectively. As a mixed economy there is competition between companies but we need government regulation to ensure that these types of monopolies do not exist. A safe amount of government intervention would result in higher incomes, production and employment, which would then lead to expansion. Limited government involvement prevents crises such as inflation, unemployment and depression. Without government the strong will take what they want from the weak and there will be no reason to voluntarily exchange good and services which is the sole purpose of buying and selling. (Harrison, chapter07). Harrison, Brigid C. and Thomas R. Dye. (2008) Power and Society. Cengage Learning. Mason, Ohio


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WILLIAMSBURG, Va. - The Saint Joseph's golf team placed 11th and senior Ross Pilliod finished in a tie for 16th at the Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate.
Playing at the par-71 Golden Horseshoe Golf Club (6,817 yards), the Hawks shot 313 on Tuesday to finish with a three-round score of 309-292-213/914 to place 11th in the 21-team field.
Posting a round of 74 on the day, Pilliod was steady throughout the tournament for SJU as he finished with a score of 74-74-74/222. Wills Montgomery carded a three-round score of 82-73-79/234 to tie for 63rd, while Tommy Lewis tied for 71st at 79-76-81/236. Rookie J.T. Spina finished tied for 80th place at 79-82-79/240, while Michael O'Brien, who entered the day tied for 17th at 77-69/146, was forced to withdraw due to a minor injury.
Campbell captured the team title by 10 strokes at 863, while Camel teammates, Amarin Kraivixien and Max Theodorakis, shared medalist honors with matching scores of 212.
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Will Total Divas Start and End the Divas Revolution?
I, like any normal, 10-year-old boy, used to be obsessed with WWE professional wrestling. I adamantly tuned in to every Monday night RAW and Thursday night SmackDown! and asked my parents to buy pay-per-view events, such as WrestleMania, Summerslam and Backlash, so I could stay up-to-date and root on my favorite wrestlers.
At some point, I grew out of that obsession, likely due to my peers' overwhelming distaste for the programming because of how "fake" it is. But when I started graduate school in 2014, my cohorts had a WWE obsession that hadn't gone away, and because I like them and want to spend time with them, I found myself tuning into pay-per-views once again, watching Money in the Bank, Fastlane and the Royal Rumble… until finally, I was hooked again.
It was really weird watching myself get so invested in plot lines while still understanding the sheer complexity and unusualness of it all, but I, nonetheless, couldn't stop watching… no matter how predictable the match outcomes were. I am especially hooked on the Divas Division because of my younger self's obsession with the Hardy Boyz & Lita (could you really ever resist those mesh tops and Lita's super exposed thongs?).
As far as anything else, I was bored. Not to say the competition wasn't stiff, but it all required too much attention to detail in a way that I just didn't care. By the time Sheamus cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase against Roman Reigns to win the WWE World Heavyweight Title, I was still trying to figure out how Seth Rollins lost the title in the first place (FYI: it was vacated after Rollins injured his leg). Meanwhile, I wondered when a real superstar would come back because trying to sympathize with Roman Reigns is like trying to understand what Sarah Palin is saying in her endorsement speech of Donald Trump for president. In my esteemed opinion, the only person worth supporting on the main roster right now is Dean Ambrose.
But the divas are a different story. Paige is the underdog who never seems to actually win, though she comes very close. Naomi is a good-girl-gone-bad teamed up with Tamina, a standard sidekick to a top diva, as they try to play "bad," but they can't compare to the real villains in the WWE, Team Bella. You can't help but love Nikki Bella even though she cheats her way to victory in nearly every title match she has. Her twin sister, Brie, plays a seemingly loyal servant ready to make sure Nikki wins the title no matter what, including using their "Twin Magic" switcheroo where Brie sneaks into the match in replacement of an exhausted Nikki, who would likely lose if she continued. Alicia Fox rounds out the team, giving them numbers in literally every match… until the Divas Revolution of 2015.
After former Diva's Champion AJ Lee publicly tweeted that the divas generate a lot of sales without getting equal pay or wrestling time and the Bellas continued their overt domination of the Divas Division, minority owner Stephanie McMahon called for a divas revolution, enlisting developmental wrestlers Charlotte, Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks to align with Paige, Naomi and Tamina respectively to even the playing field. After a few short weeks, Charlotte, daughter of hall of famer Ric Flair, dethroned Nikki Bella, the longest reigning Divas Champion in history.
Charlotte made a formidable opponent and champion, and Nikki's reign seemed to overstay its welcome at times, but the truth was that the Divas Division had hit new heights of story telling, athleticism and credibility. Unfortunately, the WWE rarely gives the divas more than one match per pay-per-view and they're lucky if they get two matches during weekly live shows. So I had to find a way to get my divas fix without wasting every live show watching anywhere from two to three hours of wrestling to get around 15 minutes of divas action. Enter The E! Network's Total Divas.
Total Divas follows a select few of the WWE Divas in their every day lives as they navigate their personal and professional problems, and at the center of it all are the Bella Twins. Over the course of five seasons, Nikki struggles to balance her relationship with her sister, her relationship with boyfriend John Cena, and desire to one day have kids all while crafting a career in which she hopes to empower women. Audiences watch as Brie fights with her sister and other divas while maintaining her relationship with her fiancé and eventual husband, Daniel Bryan. What's most shocking though is when the other divas on the show find themselves fighting, they all look to the Bellas for advice on romantic relationships, maintaining a professional demeanor and ensuring lasting, work friendships. The Bellas, for all intents and purposes, are the stars of Total Divas because of what they stand for as people and businesswomen.
By the time I caught up with Total Divas, I was so enthralled and obsessed with the Bella Twins, but that came at a time far after their WWE domination. Team Bella, the once commanding force, couldn't survive without Nikki, who suffered a neck injury shortly after she lost the title. Following Team Bella's demise, Paige turned against Charlotte and Becky, Charlotte then turned on Becky, and Sasha Banks attacked them both to get her name thrown around for a title shot. Meanwhile, Team Bella was lost in translation.
Then, suddenly, Team Bella was back in the mix. After the Royal Rumble, Sasha Banks broke ties with Naomi and Tamina, the Charlotte and Becky feud continued, and Team Bella remained united in their belief that they were still the face of the WWE. Following a successful neck surgery for Nikki Bella, Charlotte confronted Brie, taking credit for nearly ending Nikki's career, solidifying her heel turn. Later that night, Brie Bella, instead of playing the villain with the aid of Nikki, turned heroic and earned her second victory against the Divas Champion, earning a shot at the title as the current, #1 contender. With Daniel Bryan's sudden retirement after months of inactivity, the Brie Bella Divas contender plotline thickened, and she earned a shot at the title at Fastlane.
As a massive Team Bella fan, I used the WWE Network to do some research on Brie to see if she could stand a chance in hopes that Team Bella's domination days weren't over. Here's what I found:
Brie Bella is arguably just as great an athlete as her twin sister. Her finisher, the Bella Buster, is far more punishing than Nikki's Rack Attack, and the infusion of husband, and fan favorite, Daniel Bryan's "Yes!" kicks and mantra into her ring attire and combat make her far more compelling of a character than any other diva in the division (except for maybe Sasha, whose sass rivals the meanest of girls). She's on a recent win streak, having beat Charlotte twice in last few months. What Brie lacks is a consistent display of her talent. She spent over a year making sure Nikki won the Divas title and maintained her reign that the only time she ever made ring appearances was to boost the credibility of the other divas when she lost; her losses made it so that competitors could say they beat the dominating Team Bella.
Brie eventually, unjustly lost at Fastlane to Charlotte, who's showing more and more similar, heel characteristics to former champ Nikki Bella. The three week plotline between the two shows that Brie functions so much better as a face than she does a heel. And while the WWE, right now, seems to favor a Sasha Banks vs. Charlotte match-up at WrestleMania, the Divas division could benefit from developing Brie's character separate from Nikki's. Allowing the two to function as a face/heel duo could change how we view athleticism and competition in the entire WWE.
Brie becoming Diva's Champion without the help of Nikki, and without the help of cheating, would vindicate her sister's legacy and validate her husband's abruptly ended career, even if she only carried the title for a week or two. Allowing Brie to win the title not only gives Team Bella a chance to survive without Nikki (and to become stronger upon her return), but it also gives the Bella Twins the opportunity to abandon their predominantly villainous ring attitude in favor of a heroic storyline similar to that of their lives on Total Divas, which is what true fans have come to know them as. It would allow the Diva's Champion to finally be a worthy adversary instead of a villain afraid to lose.
The truth is, Total Divas is a phenomenal show worth watching, and the WWE's Diva Division is at its highest level of competition in women's wrestling history. Unfortunately, the two just don't mix well. The WWE has a history of taking strong female wrestlers and making them weak by the end of their careers. It also has a history of taking the strongest wrestlers, make them Diva's Champion and then make them villains. It happened with Team Bella member Alicia Fox, former Divas Champion Natalya, Brie Bella until as of late, and even iconic wrestler Chyna. While WWE live events promote a scripted plot line with characters filling specific tropes and roles, Total Divas breaks the barrier that RAW, SmackDown! and pay-per-views give the wrestlers who don't star on the show. With that, there comes a major problem. How do you justify villainizing two women known for their caring nature in real life, especially when that real life is shown once a week on a major cable network? It just doesn't seem like the WWE can afford to do that anymore.
At this point, Total Divas outshines the Divas Division, and makes me want to avoid it at all costs, especially when my favorite divas are made to seem weaker than they actually are.


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Show Me Japan: Golden Week
This week I'm linking up with Budget Trouble's photo meme Show Me Japan. Because this blog is supposed to be about life in Japan, when mostly it's about the fact that my kid won't sleep.
ANYWAY, as I mentioned, we are just finishing up Golden Week, and the sights and sounds of celebrations are dazzling. We live across the street (more or less) from a pretty significant shrine that is host to all sorts of festivals and interesting goings on throughout the year. This week there were literally hundreds of kids running around in crazy outfits and wapping each other with swords. I'm not too sure what THAT was all about. Moments like these make me think, "holy shit, I live in Japan!" So strange. So surreal. So different from life in Canada. I didn't manage to get out with my good camera, but here are some snaps I took with my phone.
So, that's a view from my Japan.
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Why Klir Waterpark Resort Is Best Experienced with Lots of Friends
Imagine this: You're a big group of friends looking for a simple vacation that offers maximum relaxation. Or maybe you're in-charge of a big company outing that allows only for a short stay. In both scenarios, the challenge is no different. It's hard to think of just one place where everyone can have fun, is cost-efficient, and isn't going to be hard to locate.
The answer to your dilemma lies in Klir Waterpark Resort in Guiguinto, Bulacan. Just less than two hours away from Manila, at the Sta. Rita exit of the NLEX, you'll find that despite its accessibility, it still offers a place that feels far away from the city hustle.
If you're a group of friends looking for a break from work, I suggest you rent out a family room, which is good enough for four people. The rooms are quite simple with a nice shower, a comfortable bed, airconditioning plus cable TV. A mini-fridge can be set-up to your liking which you can fill with drinks and treats of your choice.
At just P5,900 per night, you will have free breakfast and swimming privileges. Oh, and you will surely don't want to miss the swimming. Klir offers five different pools, all with a different purpose. There is the Mango Pool for those of you who want to practice a bit of free style swimming while the Kiddie Pool is great if you've got a little tot with you. The star of the show is the Wave Pool. At five feet deep and with a umbrellas set up at the edge, it feels like you're at the beach and you can swim freely among the waves without any worries. If this has got you all tired, Klir partners up with nearby spas to offer you in-room massages. Before my swimming session, I had a nice back massage for just P450. Just what you need to get into vacation mode.
For a birthday party, you can definitely rent out one of the cottages along the pool. Here, you can quick access to the pools but also a place to sing some KTV. This is where you can also camp out to eat.
If you need a killer idea for your company outing, Klir offers just the right choices for you. They have team building packages suited to what you might like. First is the day tour package which offers use of the swimming , morning snacks, buffet lunch, and afternoon snacks. Here, you can use the open cottages plus use the team building facilities. You may also opt to have a facilitatior and mini prizes for your activities. For these, their dormitory rooms are ideal, complete with bunk beds.
The overnight package is also cool with a two day, one night hotel accomodation in their dormitory rooms. You can use the swimming pools, have the lunch and dinner buffet, with morning and afternoon snacks.
To add to these in-house options, Klir is offering tour packages. If you want to see what more Bulacan has to offer, Klir can take you through their different tours. One is all about the go-to resturants and another is about the historical locations in Bulacan.
That' just the only thing you can do at Klir. You can make it the next destination for your next "workation." They have seminar packages that offe the use of an airconditioned conference hall for eight hours, a lunch buffet, snacks, free-flowing coffee, and other amenities to get the job done. It's cool since the change of sceneray for the usual cubicle to plam-tree lined pools will truly get your inspired. I suggest you convince your boss for the package that includes the hotel accomodation. This way, you can do what needs to be done in the morning and reward yourself quickly with a dip in the pool. Trust me, your boss will thank you too.
All in all, Klir Waterpark Resort is the type of place I would never visit by myself. It is best enjoyed with a big group or with your closest friends for relaxtion that's hassle-free.


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Lenovo, over the years, has put out solid smartphones one after the other, securing them a spot on the smartphone leaderboard. The company takes pride in its mid- and budget-phones, which are superior to many competing smartphones within its class. This month, we take a look at Lenovo's wallet friendly yet impressive smartphone, the Vibe K5 Plus.
The Vibe K5 Plus is a 5-inch smartphone that may not have bells and whistles that'll make you go wow, but does look great. It flaunts a nifty form factor that feels light and is perfect for single-handed use thanks to its reasonable size. The back panel of the K5 Plus is a metal panel surrounded by plastic that is coated with gold paint. If you need to access its removable battery, micro-SIM and –SD card slots, the rear cover comes off easily. Note that it's a bit flimsy, so you would have to handle it with a bit of care. The back of the device also houses the main camera along with the LED flash on its upper part and Dolby-Atmos equipped twin speakers on its bottom part. A volume rocker and power/lock button are positioned on one side, meanwhile atop the device are its audio jack and micro-USB port.
On the front of the K5 Plus is a stunning Full-HD IPS display. For a device tagged as budget-friendly, the resolution and performance its display offers is beyond impressive: color reproduction is quite commendable, images are sharp, and viewing angles are good. All these elements make for a device not just for communication but also for satisfying entertainment needs.
At the K5 Plus' heart is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor with 8 cores that is paired with 2GB of RAM. These two work together to handle the device's functions, and get the job done without much difficulty. You shouldn't expect this phone to run heavy tasks on top of several running in the background, though. It should be capable of chugging along with not so graphic-intensive games, internet surfing, and video streaming just fine.
Among the underscored features of this device is its Dolby Sound-infused speakers, which promises enhanced audio able of blowing the competition out of the water. In use, audio out put does sound great and is clear and crisp, just like you'd expect it. The battery is a 2750 mAh Li-Ion pack that powers through the day with moderate use.
For me, first impression sets the tone for the rest of the review. I wasn't expecting much from the phone initially, but it's true what they say, never judge a phone by its appearance. The K5 Plus did a 180-degree turn from "meh" to nice in just a day.
The device sports the usual Vibe UI but there's an option to switch to Vanilla Android, which I did since I'm a minimalist. I used the review unit as a secondary phone, and it handled the tasks I threw at it without a hitch. It ships with Lenovo-native apps which unfortunately can't be uninstalled. There are also pre-installed apps such as Skype, Twitter, and WeChat among others which you can choose to remove to free up space.
The 13 MP rear camera renders findly-detailed images in well-lit conditions, and low-light shots are also quite decent and can be improved with editing. Also, brownie points to Lenovo for the camera's quick focus on subjects. On the other hand, the front camera is quite lacking for what it promises. Shots are grainy and zoomed in, but that isn't much of a problem if you're not into taking selfies.
Lenovo has been focused in pushing virtual reality in their devices of late. With this, the K5 Plus comes bundled with Lenovo's own VR headset and TheatherMax Bluetooth controller for immersive content viewing.
The Lenovo Vibe K5 Plus isn't astounding but it delivers on its promises rather remarkably. This budget friendly smartphone flaunts a very nice HD display, good main camera, and premium build that hits the right spot.
The Vibe K5 Plus is more than meets the eye.
Also Published in September 2016 Issue
Words by Mia Carisse Barrientos


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Reviews of Rafacz, The Suburban
October 7, 2009
This week on ArtSlant: Chicago, Erik Wenzel heads out to The Suburban in Oak Park to see a tribute to a recently passed artist, and then visits Andrew Rafacz in West Loop. Then he recommends a book by an artist-turned-porn star. Seriously.
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These days, life is pretty good for Ben Affleck. He's an acclaimed director with another promising drama, Argo, on its way to theaters. But just a few years ago, he was in the middle of a series of career disappointments, one of which was the less-than-impressive comic book flick Daredevil.
Comic book fans are still not too happy with Affleck for that one, but Affleck gets it, because he wasn't too happy with it either.
In a new interview covering Argo and his overall transition from hit-and-miss movie star to respected and sought-after filmmaker (a transition that began with Gone Baby Gone in 2007), Affleck was asked to reflect in particular on 2003. Just the year before, he'd made the first film in a potential franchise, playing Tom Clancy's popular character Jack Ryan in The Sum of All Fears. Then, in '03, another potential franchise launcher hit with Daredevil. In the end, another Jack Ryan movie never materialized for Affleck (the franchise is now being rebooted with Chris Pine in the lead role), and the only thing Daredevil wound up producing was the reviled spinoff Elektra, starring his Daredevil co-star and future wife Jennifer Garner.
It was a rough time for Affleck, and nine years later, though he doesn't regret anything, he's owning up to it.
"I made a bunch of movies that didn't work. I was ending up in the tabloids. I don't know what the lesson is, except that you just have to find your compass.
"I liked Sum of All Fears. Daredevil I didn't at all. Some movies should have worked and didn't. At a certain point, it's just up to the movie gods. Anyway, this image becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. And I just said, 'I don't want to do it anymore. This is horrible. I don't want to be in this spotlight, this glare, in this way. It's tawdry, it's ugly, it's oppressive, and it's inane. So I'm going to try to get away.'
"And most of the way I did that was by not acting. I said, 'I'm going to steer myself toward directing. I'm going to do something that takes me toward a place where the work that I do is reflective of what I think is interesting dramatically.'"
One of the stops on the way to Affleck's reinvention after the failure of Daredevil was, ironically enough, putting on another superhero costume when he played George Reeves (star of the classic Superman TV series) in the '50s drama Hollywoodland. Reeves was also an actor frustrated by his career trajectory, a similarity that Affleck still reflects on.
"You know, putting on the uncomfortable, cheesy suit--I understood that. And I understood what it was like to feel limited by perceptions and having ambitions to do things that were more interesting.
"And also, I got married, and I got older. And had kids. You know, the current of the river of life moves you downstream anyway. But I definitely reject the narrative that says, you know, Bad Guy Turned It Around. My life isn't Behind the Music. I wasn't a criminal!"
So, if you're a comic book fan who's still angry with Ben Affleck for starring in a bad comic book movie as one of your favorite characters, you can at least take comfort in knowing he agrees with you.
(Details via Comic Book Movie)


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April: Pizza My Heart
I wrote a bit about this place already in my main post but wanted to share location a bit more information about price and what not as well on the Food page. There are plenty of shops around Pizza My Heart and it may be hard to find at first. I remember it sitting next to a local Thai restaurant and being outside of a mall-type building on the side where the frozen yogurt shop is located. We weren't actually looking for this place, but just came across it in my rage of hunger. There probably will be a line because it is a fast, cheap and easy bite to eat and super close to the sand. The menu consists of pizza by the slice, by the pie, bread sticks, wings, salads and beverages. My mom and I each ordered a slice of classic pepperoni and a slice of the Big Sur. Once you receive your order, there is what looks like a breakfast bar with red pepper flakes, parmesan, napkins, straws, silverware, etc. We added some parmesan to our slices and were on our way. The slices we bought were $4 or $4.50 each, 50 cents more for the Big Sur. Their cheapest by the slice option has to be the Cheese, but that is still $3.50, so if you are wanting something with veggies or meat, I would pay the extra dollar and get it. Overall, I would visit this place again in a heartbeat and probably even order a whole pie online and pick it up so that we could have leftovers for the drive home.
Hope you enjoy their pizza and most importantly their beach as much as I did!
Address of Pizza My Heart Capitola (One near the beach): 209 Esplanade, Capitola, CA, 95010


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Alaskan Loop
Anchorage to Denali
225 miles
4.5 hours
Stay: Hook up at the Denali Grizzly Bear Resort at mile-post 231.1 on the George Parks Highway.
Do: Head to Denali National Park for some hiking, cycling or a bus ride deep into the park. Don't miss the Denali Visitor Center; built in 2005, the center's rangers and exhibits will help you figure out how to tackle your first trip to the 6-million-acre park. On day 2, sign on with Denali Raft Adventures for a dry-suit-required white-water adventure on the Nenana River. Hold on tight when you hit the "Coffee Grinder" rapid.
Eat: During your Denali nights, pair RV-prepped meals with Alaska Brewing Co. suds and Alaska Chips.
Denali to Fairbanks
125 miles
3 hours
Stay: Set up home base at the River's Edge RV Park. On the Chena River in Fairbanks, the RV park offers a wide range of services including free Wi-Fi and a Laundromat.
Do: Kayak an easy 1.5-hour route down the Chena River — and straight through Fairbanks — with Alaska Outdoor Rentals & Guides.
Eat: If your day of rafting and driving left you pooped, go no farther than the Chena Grill at the River's Edge Resort — the hotel attached to the RV park. Or head to one of Fairbank's excellent Thai restaurants, including Thai House Fairbanks or Lemongrass. For lunch on day 2 in Fairbanks, grab a seat on the Pump House's deck for a burger or Alaska-caught seafood.
Fairbanks to Copper River Valley
250 miles
4 hours
Stay: The gateway to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve, Gakona Junction Village
Do: After spending the night in Gakona, drive to Chitina for a flight into Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and the former copper-mining towns of McCarthy and Kennecott. Don't even think about driving your RV into the park — that road is bumpy. After your flight out, drive 30 minutes back to Kenny Lake RV Park.
Eat: One of the last remaining Alaskan roadhouses, the Gakona Lodge's current owners serve up tasty stick-to-your-ribs fare at their Carriage House Restaurant.
Kenny Lake to Valdez
115 miles
2.5 hours
Stay: With Prince William Sound in sight, Eagle's Rest RV Park offers up one of the prettiest views you'll see.
Do: It's time to get out on the Sound. Stan Stephens Glacier & Wildlife Cruises have been introducing visitors to the area's waters since 1971. Still family-owned, they know where to go to show you what you want to see (and that includes whales, puffins, seals, sea otters and more). Dress in layers — even mid-summer, it can get chilly out on the Sound.
Eat: Post-boat ride, warm back up with some chowder (or a burger) at The Harbor Café.
Valdez to Anchorage
304 miles
7 hours
Do and Eat: It's a big driving day. Even if you lose your mind and decide to skip out on photo ops along the way, do not even think about rolling by the Sheep Mountain Lodge without stopping in for one of their delicious and bigger-than-your-head cinnamon rolls. The rest of the menu is pretty tasty, too.