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Fellow friends, family and followers, it has been a great year entertaining you with our various geek-isms, but we're afraid that even geeks have to get a life sometime, so over the Christmas break, our posts may be few and far between as we kick back with egg nog and stollen and forget all about our blogging duties. We wish you all a very happy holiday season, a great Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/non-denominational holiday, and will see you all in 2010.
We look forward to sharing our holiday bounty with you next year. Stay tuned!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
A Very Geeky Xmas
Search Party: Removing
Inspired by @cnostaw super delightful and funny Happy Friday emails, we do a Hong Kong version on his latest discovery. Americans want to remove wallpaper, Indians want to remove bras while Honkers just want to get rid of those pesky blackheads.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Geek Peek: Danny Ventura
It's always so much harder to buy gifts for men and while buying cologne might seem to be the easy option, choosing the right scent can be tricky. I turn to Danny Ventura, International Training Manager for Beauté Prestige Internationale which handle the Gaultier, Miyake, and Rodriguez lines of fragrances and body products for some tips on men's fragrances.
Hong Kong Fashion Geek: What should one keep in mind when selecting a fragrance for a guy?
Danny Ventura: One should keep in mind his interests, and lifestyle. For example if he is a sporty guy, perhaps a fresh and clean scent like L'Eau D'Issey Pour Homme would be ideal. If he is edgy, or trendy, a scent that has more character like Le Male would do. His occupation can also dictate his preference in scents. Does he work in an office setting, or is he mostly outdoors? Is he a suit and tie guy, or does he wear mostly jeans and a t-shirt. Try to take into consideration his culinary tastes as well. Does he enjoy spicy food or is he a more conservative type when eating out.
HKFG: Where are the best places to apply cologne?
DV: Most people wear a fragrance so that they can enjoy the scent all day long. A few sprays or dabs here and there and off they go, only to realize that it's worn off half way throughout the day. Putting some thought into how and wear to apply a fragrance will make all the difference. Applying a fragrance low on the body, on the torso, but never under the arms, allows the scent to rise naturally with our body heat. As it does, the scent will envelope you and those you choose to get close enough to enjoy it as well.
HKFG: What is the difference between an aftershave and cologne?
DV: The major difference is in the concentration of essential oil that is mixed into the fragrance. An aftershave will generally have less concentration than a cologne. As well, some aftershaves have added ingredients that have soothing properties to be used on the face after he has shaved. A cologne will last longer in terms of scent than an aftershave will.
HKFG: What is your own personal favourite fragrance?
DV: To me fragrance is like music. I never listen to the same song over and over. Depending on the occasion, and season, I have many fragrances that I use. I often encourage other to do the same. A fragrance can be the perfect accessory and finishing touch before leaving the house.
HKFG: What is the shelf life of cologne and how often should one replace the bottle?
DV: Generally speaking, and if kept in ideal conditions, (a cool, dark place) a fragrance can last up to 36 months. Keep in mind that once a bottle of fragrance is opened, is has 4 major enemies. Air, heat, light, and age.
HKFG: Do you have any other tips for our readers?
DV: No matter what fragrance you choose to wear, it should evoke a special feeling while wearing it. Some choose a scent to feel beautiful, while others confident. It really depends on your lifestyle, and your interests. If you have a very busy, hectic schedule, then you might consider wearing a fragrance that is soothing or calming to counter balance your day. If your interests are spending time outdoors, then a fragrance that is more complimentary to your surroundings could be more appropriate, example, green, fresh or woody scents. Regardless of what you do, fragrances should feel right for you, and compliment your lifestyle, not get in the way of it.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Bag Lady: Celine Tote
From Phoebe Philo's first collection for Celine. I'm kinda loving it and hating it at the same time. That and the handle patches with the zipper is making me think of a deformed robot looking at me.. (No I haven't been drinking...)
The bag comes in two sizes, small (HK$18500) and medium (HK$21000)
At On Pedder 1/F New World Tower, Central. Tel: 2118 3489
Thursday, December 17, 2009
SHOErotica: Diego Dolcini Origami Satin Peep Pumps
Diego Dolcini says "origami", I say "Christmas gift bow"... either way it's a kicky way to dress up your holiday LBD, no?
GET THEM at Luisaviaroma
Designer Discovery: Maria Cristina Bellucci
Proving that the most ordinary can become art, Maria Christina Bellucci deconstructs everyday objects into the most quirky and awesome jewellery. I would totally rock the coloured pencil rings which bring back childhood nostalgia while making a fashionable statement. Having started out as a costume designer, Maria found herself more interested in the aspects of jewellery design and became a freelance jewellery designer in 1999. Based in Italy, Maria now showcases her work in art galleries around Europe and plans on turning her hand at sculptures as a bigger medium for her artistic expression.
Her jewellery can be bought at the following galleries or online
Rome, Italy
Gioielli D'autore
Milan, Italy
Neuchatel, Switzerland
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Fear of Triskets
You Friends fans know what I'm talking about (and if not, you've just been Bamboozled!) But in this case, Triskaidekaphobia isn't the fear of the number 13, either (no matter what Wikipedia may say) -- it's a line of jewellery made by the queens of DIY, the Six Six Sick girls. And sick the pieces are, with weird little concoctions like teeth on a chain and various other delicate metallic trinkets that are made contemporary with rusty coats and interesting shapes.
The teeth generally remind me of that movie that I never dared see, Teeth (where a viscious jaw acts as the ultimate chastity belt) but I'm pretty on board with the rest of it. In fact, layered altogether, these would look pretty sick indeed.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Rupert Sanderson isn't a name you hear super often in the realm of shoe designers, what with that other guy taking up all the press space with his goddamned red soles. But I'm thinking that it's about time the fashion world started getting over the whole idea of the "it" shoe designer and instead start widening the spotlight to include names like Rupert Sanderson, Camilla Skovgaard, Charlotte Olympia, Sigerson Morrison, etc. (I think Nick Kirkwood is already reaching "it" proportions, or I would've included the brand too).
So it will be a breath of fresh air when Sanderson opens his first standalone boutique outside of London, on Hong Kong's On Lan Street, this March. (In your face, Mr Louboutin!) Best of all, since it will still be cold, you can still nab and wear his boots, which for me are the highlight of his footwear collection. The double-layered draped effect is what sold me the first time I spotted a Sanderson shoe creation, and I'll admit that while some of his other pumps and heels are a little bit staid for my taste, the drapey boot is one of the most interesting and flattering shapes I've seen recently.
Because if you really break it down, the ankle boot, that trend that's storming the city as we speak, is NOT FLATTERING. It cuts you off right at the end of the calf, making non-supermodels such as myself look like dwarves on stilts. If you consider that the YSL Tribute ankle boot sort of brought the ankle-boot idea to the forefront, that's because it has something like six-inch heels, and also boasts a very wide brim around the ankle, thereby making your legs look slim while sticking out of a fat hole. (Does that make sense? It's the same as the Uggs theory, they're such fat boots that they make your legs look skinny in comparison.) Anyway, the draped portion of the Sanderson boot also extends the leg line, so I'd imagine would solve all your fat ankle problems in a jiffy.
I'm also told that these are exceedingly comfortable shoes to wear... so you can catch me in line when the time comes.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Star of David
I'll read just about anything usually, which has often led me down the path of extreme time wastage (cough, the four-book Shopaholic series, cough) and it's exceedingly rare for me to find a writer whose voice really calls out to me, in a way that will cause me to buy a book simply because this author's name is on the cover. Amy Bloom is my be-all and end-all favourite; George Saunders is another name I'll endlessly devour. And during a stint at the Newark airport, I discovered at Borders Bookstore my new literary crush: David Sedaris. That this guy is more radio comedian than pedigreed graduate of the School of New Yorker doesn't really bother me, because my test of a writer is a simple one: if I find myself reading slower and slower so that I can delay reaching the end of the book, then I know I am in love.
Naked was the book I picked up at Newark, but if you're looking for a holiday gift for a book geek, then the Christmas-themed Holidays on Ice is another of his tomes that I picked up last week. I haven't gotten through all of it yet, but the first story is about his experiences working as an elf in Macy's Santaland. Even Hemingway can't beat that.
But this blurb sells itself... "Holidays on Ice collects six of David Sedaris's most profound Christmas stories into one slender volume perfect for use as a last-minute coaster or ice scraper. This drinking man's companion can be enjoyed by the warmth of a raging fire, the glow of a brilliantly decorated tree, or even in the backseat of a van or police car. It should be read with your eyes, felt with your heart, and heard only when spoken to."
Geek Spy: :-) Text Talk Vinyl Shower Curtain =P
Proud to be a Geek? Show it off with this Text Talk Vinyl Shower Curtain or simply brush up on your emoticons while showering. It's like the modern version of those smiley posters I use to get back in high school. US$15 at Bed Bath & Beyond
Friday, December 11, 2009
Italian Stallions
I have a confession to make. I went to Posto Pubblico for lunch with a bunch of other press types, and while others ooh-ed and aah-ed over dishes like Bucatini or their Brooklyn sandwich or their mushroom trifolata (admittedly, delicious), I was more enamoured with their executive pastry chef, AJ Bellarosa, who not only has the best name ever (imagine that, Mrs ShoeGeek Bellarosa, doesn't that have such exotic flair?) but also is just the most adorable person ever.
Besides having eyelashes to die for and a smile to melt the coldest heart, Bellarosa and the rest of the New Yorker team, which includes Robert Spina and Todd Darling (note: also a great last name), are doing things differently by
The result is good-quality, wholesome New York Italian fare like the owners used to eat at home -- although admittedly, some of their homes featured New York restauranteurs, so it's not exactly like YOUR momma would have made. The pizzas are simple, the pasta consistent and there are more adventurous areas for those who wish to go there. But ladies, maybe just pay this place a visit to tell me if I'm crazy to be having this pastry-chef crush, or if he actually placed me under a spell by putting something in that dreamy lemony dessert thing.
Bag Lady: Burberry Heart Collection Hobo
How cute is this bag? Burberry classic plaid pattern infused with hearts. Perfect for showing your sentimental side.
Get it at Burberry stores for HK$5,500
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Put a Ring On It
Slight obsession with rings lately. Forever 21, random shop in Singapore x 2, Moxsie two-finger ring.
Geek Peek: The Retreat Spa
As the weather turns decidedly cooler, it's time to update our skincare regime. We sit down with Antonia Lai, Spa Manager of The Retreat, for tips and advice.
Hong Kong Fashion Geek:What with winter approaching, what advice to you have for our skincare regimes?
Antonia Lai: Maintain a basic skincare routine - cleanse, tone and moisturise. Use sun protection moisturizer during the day. Try to use a moisturising mask at least once to twice a week, and for weather like now, at least twice. Avoid the sauna as well, it will dehydrate your skin.
HKFG: What is the one product that everyone should use regardless of age?
AL: If I could choose only one product, it would definitely a moisturizing sunscreen. This is the key product to protect your skin from sun damage which equals to aging.
HKFG: What is the best way to combat anti-aging?
AL: Maintain a healthy lifestyle and a basic skincare routine. Don't forget to protect your skin as well! UV can damage and dehydrate your skin, and that causes ageing.
HKFG: What sort of lifestyle changes would you recommend in order to prevent aging?
AL: Avoid caffeine, alcohol, smoking....etc. Again, protect your skin from the sun!
For those who are still looking for Christmas presents, check out The Retreats list of Christmas hampers. My favourite is definitely the one for mothers with newly born babies.
Mums & Bubs Hamper
Mothers in need of pampering can treat themselves and their bundles of joy with the Mums & Bubs Hamper, which includes organic skincare baby products from Babies Only and Earth Mama to ensure that only the purest and natural ingredients come in contact with both mama and baby's skin.
Dead Sea Extravaganza Hamper
Women looking to turn back the clocks of time can look into the Dead Sea Extravaganza Hamper, which features a line of exclusive skincare products and masks from the Mineral Care range created with minerals and plant extracts from the Dead Sea, known since ancient time for their anti-ageing effects on the skin.
Organic Spa Essentials
Au naturel beauties will love Organic Spa Essentials, which combines products created with bergamot, orange, lavender, rose, and petit grain essential oils to restore your face and body the natural way.
The Sweet Retreat Hamper
Perfect for someone who needs to relax and unwind with our handpicked selection of calming teas, candles and diffusers, and skincare pampering products.
Detox Retox Hamper
For the ultimate accessory for a Merry Christmas and a revitalised New Year, get the Detox Retox Hamper and indulge your body with luxurious products from Murad and Mineral Care to seriously nourish, protect, and smooth your skin in the ultimate relaxation experience.
The Retreat
33 Beach Road
Repulse Bay
Hong Kong
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
SHOErotica: H by Hudson Patti Boot
Contemplating these right now. Asos is my new fave. GET THEM at Asos.com
Tis the Season: Marc Jacobs limited edition Postcard Tee
Marc Jacobs will be launching a limited edition Postcard Tee collection with the addresses of the Marc Jacobs Landmark store and Beijing store printed on the card. Not sure why there's a naked butt on the front of the shirt but if this tickles your fancy, get them quick as there are only 200 pieces available. Launches on December 11. Priced at HK$310
Shop List:
Marc Jacobs, Shop 104, The Landmark, Central Tel: 2523 3324
Marc by Marc Jacobs, G01 Fashion Walk, Kingston Street, Causeway Bay Tel: 2882 6217
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
It's So Easy To Be Green
I love plants. Having something green at my desk cheers me up immensely. Unfortunately, I do not have a green thumb. No matter how determined I am to care for plants, they seem to die on me. (The only exception was a plant I received from Seed as a press gift. It somehow managed to last over a year except that it started out being two strong stems with 12 to 15 leaves and now there's only one stem with 5 drooping leaves so I don't have high hopes for the poor thing.)
I am determined to find a way to solve this problem and no, plastic plants aren't the answer. After some digging, I was told that moss terrariums are amazingly easy to take care off and you would have to actually work at killing them. Supposedly, you only need to water them every month as the lid seals off the moisture and it becomes a small ecosystem.
There are countless cute moss terrariums to be found on Etsy ranging from US$20 to US$300 but they only ship within the US so I decided to make my own and now I can't decide how to decorate it. Should I go with the picnic setting or the mossroom? For something Christmasy try using glass ornaments and putting the moss inside.
What you'll need:
gravel or glass beads (HK$10 at Jusco)
potting soil (HK$6)
moss (HK$45 at a flower store near The Pawn in Wanchai)
glass jar (I used an old Yankee Candle jar but any glass jar with a lid would do)
decorations (these miniature sushi, chopsticks and green tea are available at City Super for HK$30, the mushroom those capsule toy machines for HK$5)
1. Place the gravel/ glass beads at the bottom of the jar for drainage
2. Add about 1 inch of moist potted soil
3. Layer the moss on top, feel free to squish as much as you can into the jar for a nice thick carpet.
4. Spray the moss with some water
5. Add the decoration
6. Close lid
And there you go! A simple, green garden sitting on your desktop. Now fingers crossed that I won't kill this terrarium!
A Dog Eat Dog World
Since I live in a semi-ghetto district where the chance of bumping into fellow compatriots is slim, I wear whatever I want to go walk the dog. (I've even been tagged on facebook wearing a khaki leather biker jacket, blue Mr Men t-shirt, flared jammie pants in white with cherubs on them, and neon green sneakers.
But this might change for two reasons -- one, I'm moving to Wanchai, where real people (or rather people I know) actually roam the streets, increasing the chance of a badly dressed run-in. Two, this Jak & Jil photo is the cutest thing ever.
Image: Jak & Jil
Friday, December 4, 2009
Bag Lady: Jimmy Choo Roxie Fringe Hobo
It's a hobo bag with fringes. You'd think it might be a tacky concept but this is a case where the execution saves the concept. I LOVE the bright sunny colour and it's perfect for driving away the winter blues.
At Jimmy Choo
Pocket Rocket
Men's fashion isn't our strong suit but I did learn a thing or two about pocket squares yesterday while accompanying my beloved to shop for a dapper suit accompaniment to sport at a wedding we're attending this weekend. Suit shops were at the top of the list for custom fabrics, but we also hit H&M, M&S and Tie Rack since they were all situated around the bustling Central district. We were told that the best selection is at Lane Crawford or Seibu, but alas, I was getting cranky from all the walking so we were restricted to the aforementioned stops alone. For monsieurs seeking that pitch-perfect match to their tie or bow-tie, the best bet is to have a tailor scrounge up fabric to match, but I convinced my man to go with a skinny black tie and a black-and-white polka-dotted silk number with a thick black border for that pseudo Comme Des Garcons look. If we'd had time or any sense of pre-planning (a refrain that seems constant), we would've looked online.
The next step, then, is figuring out the best way to showcase this silk specimen. This Sam Hober site features numerous ways to fold your pocket square, starting with one- to four-point variations, flat folds, puffy folds, crown shapes and more. There are, in total, 14 ways to fold your pocket square. Holy crap, and I thought women's convertible fashion was genius. It's a SQUARE, for crying out loud, and it's this versatile. Why doesn't every man own a pocket square? Anyway, below the cut you'll find some random options I came across, from loud and proud to staid and solid.
Belisi x 2, Gucci, Luigi Borelli Napoli, Givenchy, Gucci
Images: Belisi and Tiedeals.com
Thursday, December 3, 2009
The Rainbow Connection
Dear Santa,
I've been a very hardworking Geek this year and I do truly believe I deserve a cornucopia of great gifts from you. To make things easy, why don't you just stop by net-a-porter and throw one of each of the the RM by Roland Mouret exclusive Rainbow Collection in your bag? They might seem a bit pricey at HK$10-20K but someone once told me I was worth a million bucks, and this is a mere fraction of that price. A steal, Santa, a steal!
At the very least consider this aqua Isa dress. It's so pretty, I promise I'll be good for a whole other year. I'll even brush my teeth every night, go to sleep on time (ish) and give you a free banner ad if you want. In case you need the link, here it is!
Geek Peek: Grown Bio Active Skincare
Organic skincare has been touted as a healthier alternative to regular skincare as there is a lower risk of allergies along with claims of being more effective. We talk to the Keston and Jeremy Muijs, founders of Grown, an organic skincare line that just launched in Hong Kong last month at Joyce Beauty about their inspiration and philosophy behind the brand
Hong Kong Fashion Geek: What was the inspiration behind Grown?
Keston Muijs: We were first awakened to the harm of traditional skincare formulations when a close friend developed adverse reactions to almost every cosmetic during her battle with cancer. As a result our focus has always been more on healthy products that deliver a sophisticated beauty result than simply organic. Not just certified, healthy.
We understand that having an organically certified product is important, which is why our products use 100% certified organic ingredients. However, we don't stop there. Healthy skin care must also avoid harmful ingredients that certified products often contain like alcohol for example. We also believe whether a product's ingredients are organic, wild harvest or naturally grown healthy skin care is all about formulating products that don't compromise on beauty or your health. All our products must delivery a visible beauty result.
HKFG: How did your backgrounds as product and brand developers help in the development of Grown?
Jeremy Muijs: I think as product developers you learn to question everything. Someone says "that can't be done" and instinctively you say "why not". It's almost like a discipline to continually push the boundaries of what is possible and it helps to have a very clear and powerful reason for being on the journey in the first place. When you start with the question "how do we make healthy skincare with a powerful beauty benefit?" you don't stop to find the answer. I guess that's why it took us so long. (Grown underwent almost a decade of development before its launch.)
HKFG: What does the Grown product range comprise of?
KM: We have a top to toe range with everything from Facial Moisturizers to treatment products and bioactive eye creams.
HKFG: The shelf life for organic products tend to be shorter. How do you overcome that obstacle?
JM: Yes, the shelf life of our products are shorter but not by much because our packaging protects our product from light, liquid and air to seal in goodness and keep out bacteria. We use amber bottles to protect delicate botanical ingredients from being broken down by UV light. Our pumps use a patented valve technology to ensure nothing contaminates our ingredients. Aluminium tubes prevent air coming in contact with the product ensuring an optimum environment for our active ingredients. We also use safe non-leeching tubes and bottles instead of conventional chemically toxic polypropylene plastics, which emit harmful chemicals into the product they are protecting, to ensure our products remain as healthy as the day they were created.
HKFG: What new products are in development?
KM: We have a host of new products that complement our current range. The wonderful thing about nature is their is a powerful remedy for everything so we are never at a loss for inspiration.
HKFG: If you could only choose one Grown product to use, what would it be?
JM: Wow, I can't believe I have to just choose one! It's like having to choose a favorite child. I think we are selling a lot of Facial Moisturiser at the moment. But I must say for me I have a thing for the Hand Wash.


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Struggling with Shakespeare?
Here's a series of fun, educational videos about his work on AnimatedShakespeare.com, starring Rick Miller.
"I am incredibly thankful at this moment for your short videos on Shakespeare and Macbeth. This is the first time I will have to teach a play while only having online contact. Thank you" - Pat O'Donnell, El Dorado High School, English Language Arts 10."
Educational videos: http://animatedshakespeare.com/video-stories
Printable materials: http://animatedshakespeare.com/activities
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We managed to get some details regarding Intel's upcoming 32nm Cedarview-M mobile Atoms - the N2600 and the N2800. According to our info, it appears that these two boast significant improvements over the N455 and the N475 45nm Pineview-M chips.
The cheaper and slower N2600 Cedarview-M 32nm Atom is a dual core/four thread chip that ticks at 1.6GHz and features 1MB of L2 cache. It will feature support for DDR3-800 memory and will come with Intel IGP 3600 working at 400MHz. You may notice that the graphics part is the same one found on the introduced 32nm Cedarview-D chips launched yesterday.
The best part of this chip is its 3.5W TDP. This is a huge improvement over the 45nm Pineview-M N455 Pineview chip that was a single core CPU clocked at 1.6GHz with 512KB of L2 cache and 6.5W TDP.
The faster Cedarview-M 32nm Atom will be known as the N2800. It is still a dual core/four thread chip but this time it is clocked at 1.86GHz. It has the same 1MB of L2 cache, comes with support for DDR3-1066 memory and features Intel's IGP 3650 clocked at 640MHz. This one is set to replace the Pineview-M N475 chip that was clocked at 1.83GHz, with 512KB L2 cache and a 6.5W TDP, which is the TDP of the N2800 chip as well.
We still don't have a date for these two chips but we are sure it will surface soon enough. The price for 1K tray quantities is set at US $42 for the N2600 and US $47 for the N2800.


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At Wildwood Llewellins we have a mix of older known bloodlines, as well as some of the up and coming bloodlines that are producing outstanding dogs. My dogs are all wild birddogs first, trial dogs second.
Wild bird hunting lasts approximately one month in Ohio, so to give the dogs the action and experience they desire, we have expanded to field trialing. My dog's records speak for themselves.
I have invested a great deal of time and money looking for the bloodlines of Llewellins that suits my needs. Versatile dogs that can win field trials and switch to wild bird hunting without missing a beat.
My dogs are also good pets. You can have the best of both worlds.
Considering fuel prices and travel expenses, my prices are lower then most kennels to help offset the cost. This is no reflection on the quality of my dogs. I am very proud of them.
If you would like any information about Wildwood Llewellin or our dogs please call. I am available 6pm – 9pm EDT. If not available please leave a message and I will get back to you shortly. For more information about Wildwood Llewellins, please see our Contact Us page.


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This class is taught by Zoe Mullery; it is sponsored by the William James Association, as part of California's Arts in Corrections program.
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"When I woke up this morning, I couldn't move my neck! Every time I try to move it, I feel sharp pain on the left side of the neck shooting down into the shoulder blade. It just came out of nowhere!"
If this sounds like you, then chances are you are suffering from a common condition called torticollis, which literally means "twisted neck" after the Latin terms of "torti" (twisted) and "collis" (neck). The common name for this is "wry neck" and it's basically a painful muscle spasm—like a "Charlie-horse" but located in the neck muscles. Usually, a person wakes up in the morning with this and the cause is often related to sleeping with the window open or a fan or air conditioner blowing on you. It can also relate to a "cold settling in the muscle" after a cold or flu virus. Traumas such as falling down or a car accident can also cause torticollis. However, most of the time, patients with torticollis are not sure what caused the abrupt onset of symptoms.
Usually, torticollis will gradually improve over a two-week time frame. However, it may only takes a few days to a week (at the most) if you receive chiropractic adjustments. Most importantly, without treatment, the sharp pain can last a week and can severely limit your activity, often prohibiting work as well as your desired "fun" activities. Hence, most people prefer having this treated as opposed to "waiting it out." In some cases, it can last longer than a month and in rare cases even longer, so getting this condition treated is highly recommended. Also, try to get in for a treatment immediately before the muscle spasm really sets in.
Here are a list of symptoms and treatment suggestions for torticollis:
Acute Torticollis Symptoms
- Muscle spasms
- Neck and shoulder pain
- Neck and spine contortion (neck twisted to right or left side of body)
Pain Relief Treatments for Acute Torticollis
- Chiropractic neck and spinal adjustment
- Analgesics
- Heat packs
- Muscle relaxants
- Massage with essential oils
- Reiki
- Sleep / Relax
- Supportive cervical collar


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Master Education and Child Studies
Welcome to the Master's Degree Programme in Education and Child Studies. Upon entering the programme students choose one of the following specialisations:
The programme takes one year. Upon completion graduates will possess the Achievement Levels listed below.
1 Knowledge and understanding
A graduate of the Master's programme:
Substantive knowledge
1.1 has profound knowledge of the various theories and methodological approaches common within the domain of one of the specialisations offered by the Master's programme;
1.2 has knowledge of models and methods of prevention and intervention relevant for one of the specialisations offered by the Master's programme;
Research methods and statistics
1.3 is competent in methodological and technical research skills that are current in Education and Child Studies in general, and in the Master's specialisation in particular;
Professional field
1.4 is acquainted with the professional field of the Master's specialisation.
2 Applying knowledge and understanding
A graduate of the Master's programme has developed and is able to independently apply the following academic skills:
2.1 formulating a consistent line of reasoning, based on scientific arguments;
2.2 independently designing, organising, and conducting research in one of the specialisa-tions of the Masters' programme;
2.3 connecting scientific knowledge and insights to practical issues in human development;
2.4 establishing appropriate professional strategies for child-raising and/or educational issues.
3 Judgement
A graduate of the Master's programme has de capacity to:
3.1 analysing and describing practical and theoretical issues in one of the specialisations of-fered by the Master's programme from both a scientific and an ethical point of view;
3.2 identify a theoretical framework suitable for addressing problems and issues relevant for one of the specialisations offered by the Master's programme;
3.3 critically evaluate aspects of study design and methodology in empirical research;
3.4 analyse and evaluate scientific literature critically to establish its practical or theoretical relevance;
3.5 A graduate of the Master's programme is trained in professional conduct according to the NVO (Association of Educationalists in the Netherlands) professional code.
4 Communication
A graduate of the Master's programme has de capacity to:
4.1 report orally and in writing on issues in human development both in an academic and in other professional contexts;
4.2 collaborate with others and take responsibility in a professional team.
5 Learning Skills
A graduate of the Master's programme has de capacity to:
5.1 independently acquire new knowledge and skills relevant in a professional context;
5.2 reflect on his/her own learning process.
Please refer to our website for the complete Course and Examination Regulations and for the Rules and Regulations (in Dutch) and in English
You will find the complete timetable of the Master's programme per specialisation on our website
Registration for courses and exams
Please note that separate and timely registration in uSis is mandatory for lectures, seminars, exam and re-exam.
More information
More information in English is available on our website
Please also visit our website for international students Starting your Masters at the Institute of Education and Child Studies


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A proper cover and isolation of the battery poles prevents sparks or short circuiting, even in the toughest conditions. Mastervolt isolation covers protect the battery terminals completely, for your convenience and safety.
Battery terminals are a problem in many applications, because dangerous vapours from battery acid cause corrosion on the lead surfaces and copper wiring associated with the battery wires. The same happens with environmental influences like rain. This acidic corrosion on surfacing and wiring should be cleaned periodically.
However, prevention is better than cure. Therefore Mastervolt recommends the use of isolation covers.


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My Upcoming Book on the End of the World
I have always said that the last topic I would choose to write about was the last days of the world. Well, since I've gone and done it we must be at the end. Pretty clever, huh?
My new book on eschatology (study of end times), entitled Christian Endgame: Careful Thinking about the End Times, is due for release by Reasons to Believe this November.
So why would someone who specializes in Christian apologetics end up writing a book on end times prophecy? Because end times prophecy becomes an apologetics issue through unfortunate behavior on the part of believers. For example, when Christians set dates for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ which, naturally, prove false, then those people give nonbelievers reason to doubt the truth of the Christian faith.
For evangelistic and apologetics reasons, Christians need to model careful thinking—yet when it comes to eschatology, believers today sometimes allow speculation to run wild. They seem just as interested in future prophetic events as at any time in church history—maybe even more so. Today, books on Bible prophecy are runaway bestsellers and the topic of the "last days" is a constant preoccupation of Christian television programming. However, because of the potential sensationalistic nature of this topic, Christians need to approach this controversial area of biblical theology with care and discernment.
On numerous occasions Bible prophecy and future predictions concerning the end of the world have led the church to lose credibility. Excessively speculative approaches to this area can, and have, significantly hurt the Christian witness before a skeptical world. Unfortunately, for some nonbelievers, Christians' irresponsible approach to the prophetic subjects of the Bible has made Christianity seem like a sham. Therefore, the topic of "the Bible and the future" qualifies as an apologetics issue. In effect, Christian apologists must step in and show how the faith is still true and viable in spite of the irresponsibly false predictions made by certain prophecy enthusiasts.
Throughout Christian Endgame, I discuss a variety of points relating to the historic Christian view of biblical prophecy. I lay out the common eschatological ground that all believers share, explain the different views among Christians (in particular, varying millennial views), and encourage my brothers and sisters in Christ to balance anticipation of Christ's return with the responsibilities we have in the here and now.
This primer on eschatology, though succinct, was written with the hope that it will indeed help Christians to think about a sensationalistic topic with biblical and theological care. Our handling of eschatological issues should not create apologetics problems.


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Third women's camp
Location: Sport Institute of Finland in Vierumäki, FinlandDates: 3-11 July 2010
The 2010 Women's Hockey Development Camp will be held July 3-11 in Vierumäki, Finland. It will be the ninth HDC to be hosted by the Vierumäki Sports Institute and the third for women's hockey. Around 270 participants from 36 countries and five continents are expected.The partnership between the International Ice Hockey Federation and the Vierumäki Sport Institute goes back almost ten years. This year's camp will be the seventh organized by the IIHF in the Finnish town.On the 2010 agenda there will be programs for:
Additionally there is a Leadership Program and a National Association think-tank for Sochi and beyond, both initiatives from the IIHF's Women's Committee. All Programs are conducted by selected IIHF Mentor Instructors.Degree Programme in Sports and Leisure Management' students and the International Ice Hockey Center of Excellence staff are an integral part of the organization and running of the camp.Many of today's Olympic and World Championship participants have had the Women's Hockey Development camp as part of their education.Former women's camp participants include: Kim Martin (Swedish national team goalkeeper), Zhanna Shchelchkova, Aleksandra Vafina (Russian national team players), Noora Räty (Finnish national team goalkeeper), Florence Schelling (Swiss national team goalkeeper), Nikol Cupkova, Maria Herichova, Barbora Bremova (Slovak national team players) and Sandra Thalmann (Swiss national team player).Newsletter:Vierumäki Times - Sunday, July 4Vierumäki Times - Monday, July 5Vierumäki Times - Tuesday, July 6Vierumäki Times - Wednesday, July 7Vierumäki Times - Thursday, July 8Vierumäki Times - Friday, July 9Vierumäki Times - Saturday, July 10Multimedia:Photo gallery on FacebookClick here for a video from the campClick here for various camp information:Overview ScheduleArrival to CampThings to Bring to CampCamp Participants Disciplinary GuidelinesGame ProtocolGame Official Program ParticipantsGame Officials - ScheduleLeadership Program - Schedule DraftLeadership Program - ParticipantsOrganisation ChartReferee-Supervisor-Trainees - ScheduleTeam 1 - RedTeam 2 - WhiteTeam 3 - BlackTeam 4 - BlueTeam 5 - GreenTeam 6 - YellowSchedule Team 1 - RedSchedule Team 2 - WhiteSchedule Team 3 - BlackSchedule Team 4 - BlueSchedule Team 5 - GreenSchedule Team 6 - Yellow


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Life-Giving Spring
- This article is about the feast day of the Life-Giving Spring. For the historic monastery see Church of the Life-Giving Font of the Theotokos (Istanbul).
The Life-Giving Spring or Life-Giving Font of the Mother of God (Greek: Ζωοδόχος Πηγή; Russian: Живоносный Источник) is a feast day in the Orthodox Church that is associated with a historic church just west of Constantinople in Valoukli, as well as an icon of the Theotokos.
The feast day of the Life-Giving Spring is commemorated on Bright Friday of each year (the Friday following Pascha), being the only feast day which may be celebrated during Bright Week, while the commemoration of the Life-Giving Spring Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos is observed on April 4.
Revelation of the Life-Giving Spring
There are two accounts extant concerning the revelation of the Life-Giving Font just outside the City of Constantinople. It is likely that in either case, before the 5th-6th century monastery was erected, a shrine was already in existence with a spring of water, near a grove of trees, and was dedicated to the Theotokos from early times. Over time, the grove had become overgrown and the spring became fetid.[1]
Nicephorus Callistus
The traditional account is recorded by Nikephoros Kallistos Xanthopoulos, the last of the Greek ecclesiastical historians, who flourished around 1320. This tradition begins with a miracle that occurred involving a soldier named Leo Marcellus, who would later become the Byzantine Emperor Leo I the Thracian (457-474). While Leo was on his way to Constantinople he encountered a blind man near the Golden Gate who was thirsty. Though he agreed to search for water, he was unable to find any. A female voice was then heard who told the future Emperor that there was water nearby. Looking about, he could see no one, and neither could he see any water. Then he heard the voice again:
- "Emperor Leo, go into the deepest part of the woods, and you will find water there. Take some of the cloudy water in your hands and give it to the blind man to drink. Then take the clay and put it on his eyes. Then you shall know who I am."[2]
The same voice added that she had chosen that very place to be worshiped and prophesied that he would one day receive the crown to the empire. Leo followed her order and at once the blind man recovered his eyesight. After his accession to the throne, the Emperor erected a magnificent church on this place, and the water continued to work miraculous cures. Therefore, it was called "The Life-Giving Spring."
A second account is given by the prominent Byzantine scholar Procopius of Caesarea (flourishing ca.500-565).[note 1] In this version, the Emperor Justinian was out hunting when he came upon a small chapel in a beautiful wooded area, surrounded by a large crowd of people and a priest in front of a spring. Inquiring about this site, he was told that this was the "source of miracles". He at once ordered that a magnificent church be built there, utilizing materials that had remained after the erection of the Hagia Sophia.[3] The church was erected in the last years of his reign, ca.559-560, near the holy spring.[note 2] After the erection of the sanctuary, the Gate that was situated outside the walls of Theodosius II was named by the Byzantines Gate of the Spring (Greek: Πύλη τῆς Πηγῆς).[4]
The Icon
The icon representing the Virgin of the Spring shows the Virgin blessing and embracing the Child. She is surrounded by two angels, and is sitting on the more elevated of two basins, presumably representing the "living water" which is Christ.[note 3] The living water from the more elevated basin flows into a larger marble basin below, which is in the shape of a cross.[note 4]
In one version of the icon that was found on Naxos island, Greece,[note 5] some differences are shown with respect to the ancient type. Around the cross-shaped basin stands the Emperor with his guard, while on the right is the Patriarch with his bishops. In the background, is represented Leo I with the blind man, and the walls of the City. Under the basin a paralytic and a madman are healed with the spring's water.
In Orthodox hymnography, the Theotokos is frequently compared with a Holy Fountain. The hymns and prayers of the feast are combined with the Paschal hymns, and there is often a Lesser Blessing of Waters performed after the Divine Liturgy on Bright Friday. In old Russia, continuing Greek traditions, there was a custom to sanctify springs that were located near churches, dedicate them to the Holy Mother, and paint icons of her under the title The Life Giving Spring.[5]
Apolytikion (Tone 3)[6]
- As a life-giving fount, thou didst conceive the Dew that is transcendent in essence,
- O Virgin Maid, and thou hast welled forth for our sakes the nectar of joy eternal,
- which doth pour forth from thy fount with the water that springeth up
- unto everlasting life in unending and mighty streams;
- wherein, taking delight, we all cry out:
- Rejoice, O thou Spring of life for all men.
Kontakion (Plagal of Tone 4)[6]
- O Lady graced by God,
- you reward me by letting gush forth, beyond reason,
- the ever-flowing waters of your grace from your perpetual Spring.
- I entreat you, who bore the Logos, in a manner beyond comprehension,
- to refresh me in your grace that I may cry out,
- "Hail redemptive waters."
See also
- ↑ The 11th century Byzantine historian George Cedrenus also mentions this version.
- ↑ In this context, "Holy Spring/Holy Font/Holy Source" becomes synonymous with the Greek: ἁγίασμα, hagiasma; Lit.: 'sanctuary'.
- ↑ This living water is contained in the Cross which must be born by all those who follow Him, just as He did.
- ↑ In the early Church, the baptismal font was actually in the form of a cross, just like the cross depicted in this icon. Christians would enter from the base of the cross and come out at the top, and then re-enter from the left of the cross and come out on the right of the cross; then the priest, who would be standing in the middle of the cross/baptismal font, would commune them.
- ↑ Icon of "Panagia Argokiliotissa", from Naxos island, Greece (Greek: Παναγία η Αργοκοιλιώτισσα - Νάξος).
- ↑ Archpriest Feodor S. Kovalchuk. Wonder-Working Icons of the Theotokos. Youngstown OH: Central Satates Deanery, 1985. pp.67–70.
- ↑ OCA - Feasts and Saints. Bright Friday. The Life Giving Spring of the Mother of God.
- ↑ Raymond Janin (in French). La Géographie ecclésiastique de l'Empire byzantin. 1. Part: Le Siège de Constantinople et le Patriarcat Oecuménique. 3rd Vol.: Les Églises et les Monastères. Paris: Institut Français d'Etudes Byzantines. 1953. p.232-37.
- ↑ Wolfgang Müller-Wiener (in German). Bildlexikon zur Topographie Istanbuls: Byzantion, Konstantinupolis, Istanbul bis zum Beginn d. 17 Jh.. Tübingen: Wasmuth, 1977. pp.416.
- ↑ Kristina Kondratieva (Global Art Communications project). Panagia The Life Giving Spring. Yuriy Kuznetsov: Icons of the XXI Century. Accessed: 2011-05-19.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Orthodox Metropolitanate of Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Bright Friday. Accessed: 2011-09-28.
External links
- Gallery of Life-Giving Spring Icons
- The Miracle of The Veil in Constantinople 911 AD.
- Question 5. "What feast is celebrated Bright Friday?", St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church, Dallas Texas.
Greek Wikipedia
Russian Orthodox Encyclopedia
- «ЖИВОНОСНЫЙ ИСТОЧНИК». Православная Энциклопедия.


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It's common practice for UNM laboratories to restrict access for myriad reasons, such as the presence of volatile chemicals or lasers. In Dr. Schamiloglu's case, his research has led to generating intense blasts of electromagnetic waves in the microwave frequency for what is known in military parlance as the perfect weapon. In other words, his research has been utilized by military labs to develop what has been called the E-bomb.
"My group, because of its sustained technical accomplishments, has a reputation for its technical excellence in the field of intense electron beam driven sources of electromagnetic energy," explains Schamiloglu. "E-bomb might sound sexy, but we have no E-bombs."
At UNM, the professor and his students use electron beam accelerators to conduct experiments to convert electron kinetic energy to electromagnetic radiation. In usual scholarly fashion, they employ computer simulations and analytical modeling with their experiments to test hypotheses. As one would expect, it is technical work, where the findings eventually aim to be published in scholarly journals.
"There are researchers in the world that are interested in developing High Power Microwaves weapons for electronic attack applications," says Schamiloglu. "However, these researchers work in classified facilities in the Department of Defense, Department of Energy and other government laboratories. The only way we contribute to their activities is if one of these researchers happens to read one of our scholarly articles and finds the information useful to his or her work."
Regardless of the purpose of academic compared to military research, the federal government's E-bomb application hopes to create currents powerful enough to melt circuitry without causing injury to people. If detonated close enough, the E-bomb could shut down electrical grids and communications systems and stop vehicles with electronic control systems. Just how destructive the E-bomb is depends on the strength of its source, the altitude it's fired from and how far away it is from the target.
The People Zapper
Recently, the Pentagon announced the possible use of a low energy variation of the E-bomb in Iraq. The weapon, called "the sheriff," was developed at Albuquerque's Kirtland Air Force Base as part of the Air Force Lab's Active Denial System. It's important to note that the design employs a different form of electromagnetic technology than what is being researched at UNM.
Still, the weapon, which looks like a backyard satellite dish, would be mounted on an armored Humvee and used to stop advancing adversaries by generating high frequency radiation in small doses. The technology has been referred to in the press as a "non-lethal people zapper" to be used as a crowd control device, one that in theory would have been a useful deterrent in a case similar to the "Blackhawk down" incident in Somalia in 1995.
An Air Force Fact Sheet says the Active Denial System "projects a focused, speed-of-light millimeter wave energy beam to induce an intolerable heating sensation on an adversary's skin and cause that individual to be repelled without injury."
According to globalsecurity.org, military and civilian employees have volunteered to be subjected to the device during experimental trials conducted at Kirtland. "All testing is being conducted with strict observance of the procedures, laws and regulations governing animal and human experimentation," the report states. "Prior to participating in the program, all volunteers are fully informed of the purpose and nature of the tests and of any reasonably foreseeable risks or discomforts expected from the research."
Louis Slesin, editor of Microwave News, a newsletter focused on nonionizing radiation technology, "says that possible injuries, particularly to the eye, could lead to stopping further development and actual deployment of the device—as the Pentagon did in the mid-1990s when it was trying to develop blinding lasers," according to globalsecurity.org. "The real question is whether it will go the way of the lasers," Slesin says. "People will get out of the beam, but [injury to the eyes] depends on how much exposure they get," adding, "the only people who are doing health research on the effects of electromagnetic radiation are the people who are developing this weapon—the Air Force Lab. They're the only people who have any money in the United States to do research on the health effects, and they're in firm control of the [safety] standard-setting process. That's a clear conflict."
Beyond this conflict, another obvious question arises: Where and when would such a device be employed? Martin Lee, writing in the San Francisco Bay Guardian, after covering a Pentagon unveiling of the project in April, 2001, suggests some possibilities: "Zap-happy Pentagon strategists envision using the Active Denial System in various operational settings where a small number of American troops or military police might be confronted by a horde of angry civilians. Border patrols, 'peacekeeping' missions, urban riots, and domestic disturbances have been flagged as situations in which such a device could prove handy."
Kirtland Air Force Base is leading research in high-powered narrowband weapons, as well. According to Kirtland's website, whereas a typical microwave oven generates less than 1,500 watts of power, researchers are working with equipment that can generate millions of watts of power. Heavy reliance on electronic components in today's weaponry makes high-power microwave weapons attractive. High-Power Microwaves have a potential in command and control warfare, in suppressing enemy air defenses, and against tactical aircraft or unmanned aerial vehicles, according to the website.
Compact, high-energy pulsed power is an enabling technology for many advanced weapon concepts. The Kirtland facility is designed to play a major role in the Air Force Research Laboratory's development of next generation, high-energy pulsed-power devices, along with assistance from military contractor Raytheon Corporation.
Brief History of Campus Militarization
Funding military research on college campuses and universities is certainly nothing new to the American system, according to Darwin Bond-Graham. Bond-Graham is a research associate for the Los Alamos Study Group in Albuquerque and a graduate student at the University of California at Santa Cruz. He includes the history of militarism of colleges and universities as part of his study.
During World War I universities were converted into quasi-military institutes used for training and housing cadets, according to Bond-Graham. Then, in World War II, universities became research centers for the military. "They weren't cranking out young men and women to go fight wars, they were cranking out scientific projects—the atomic bomb is the big one," he said.
Bond-Graham found a spike in research funding on campuses during the Korean War and during the Vietnam War, as well. In the '70s and '80s what became especially important for the military/industrial complex—a euphemism for defense corporations contracting with the federal government—was the recruitment of intelligence officers on college campuses. "So you had the CIA and others recruiting people out of political science and area studies," Bond-Graham said. "Like you have a Russian studies department or a Latin America studies department that are intimately tied in with the national security state and its need to understand other parts of the world, their cultures, and how to basically deal with foreign relations."
The important thing to keep in mind, Bond-Graham said, is that the history of militarized science is constantly evolving on American campuses and is not just a Cold War phenomenon.
More Military Contracts for UNM
Professor Schamiloglu's initial research into sources of high power microwaves was funded by the Air Force Office of Scientic Research in the early '90s, but received a large boost through a $1.5 million Multidisciplinary University Initiative (MURI) grant from the Department of Defense in 1994, then a $5 million MURI grant on compact compulsed power in 2001. His research grants, however, are not awarded in partnership with Kirtland, but come from the AFOSR in Washington. According to Schamiloglu's website, his research is also funded by Sandia National Labs and the federal Defense Threats Reduction Agency (DTRA). In fact, UNM's Institute for Infrastructure Surety was founded after receiving funding from DTRA.
This summer, the University of New Mexico announced Physics and Astronomy Professor Mansoor Sheik-Bahae's award of more than $3 million dollars over the next three years from the Department of Defense's MURI program, as well. Sheik-Bahae will spearhead research into laser cooling. The process lowers the temperature of a solid by shining a laser on it. The project grew from collaboration with Los Alamos National Lab, which in turn promoted the topic to the Department of Defense.
Last spring UNM announced a $51 million contract for the first three years of a nine-year deal with the U.S. Department of the Army. University leaders touted the deal as another great opportunity for UNM to work with other research institutions across the state including the two national weapons laboratories, Los Alamos and Sandia National Labs.
Last month, UNM President Louis Caldera presented his goals to UNM regents for the upcoming year. Among them is obtaining more research contracts with the national weapons labs. Caldera asserts that military research is one of the fastest growing areas for all research universities on matters related to homeland defense.
President Caldera has been with the university just over one year having served as Secretary of the Army alongside then Energy Secretary Bill Richardson. Richardson, was instrumental in recruiting Caldera, with all his security clearances, to the university post for the express purpose of obtaining research funding from the military.
"It is just a matter of fact that much of the research done in the United States is funded through the federal government often through national security oriented agencies," said Caldera, "but nonetheless has tremendous benefits for improving the quality of life in many other ways."
President Caldera argues that the same research that can be used for military purposes can also be used for the benefit of society. "Frankly, a lot of that research we ought not to think of as war research," Caldera said, "but really as research that prevents wars and protects human life and certainly the lives of noncombatants. That same basic research, yes it can be used for military purposes. It can also be used to fight diseases that we don't have cures for today. It can also be used to create new products and services that improve the qualities of people's lives. So in many cases it's the application, it's not what the research is."
The Ethics, Morality and Legality of Military Contracts
But military contracts have their detractors, as well, who question the legality, ethics and morality of the University researching weapons of mass destruction. University of New Mexico senior Trey Smith believes UNM isn't working for a better peaceful tomorrow, it's working to make new, better weapons that harm or kill people.
Smith has spent the past couple of years researching military contracts at the university. He said a lot of this research that's being done has global implications. As examples, he cited different departments like the Institute for Space and Nuclear Power Studies, which gets millions of dollars every year from the Department of Defense.
"The United Nations has a treaty that every country except the United States has signed saying we will not use space for warfare," says Smith. "But right here at UNM we're working on that."
The international community is also concerned about the E-bomb and its consequences. According to published reports, the International Committee of the Red Cross is wary of "the sheriff." The committee is worried the weapon could blind innocents, it questions the undetected side effects of the weapon, and is concerned the weapon could be used for torture.
In a recent open letter to the regents of the University of California, David Krieger of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation expressed the sentiments of many opponents of military research at universities. Krieger warns the regents that their decision has vast legal, as well as moral, dimensions. "In a 1996 opinion," he said, "the International Court of Justice found that the threat or use of nuclear weapons would be illegal if it violated international humanitarian law." For Krieger it is difficult to imagine any use of nuclear weapons that would not violate these rules of international humanitarian law.
Research vs. Free Exchange of Ideas
Roger Hagengruber has recently come to direct UNM's Institute for Public Policy, a nonpartisan forum for social scientific research and education. Hagengruber spent more than 15 years in weapons research for Sandia National Labs in Albuquerque. He admits some government contracts threaten UNM's educational mission and academic ideals.
"The university by its nature is supposed to be the free and open exchange of ideas," he said. "The advancement of our understanding of nature and of man at the most basic level and to teach and train the next generation. So anytime information is controlled or restricted, you have to look at it very carefully to decide if it's appropriate for the university. There will be cases when it may be appropriate, but in a general sense (weapons research) is not the nature of what you choose to do at the university."
President Caldera admits that if some of the research done at UNM gets into the wrong hands, the results could be devastating. Still he is confident the university has a good balance in its portfolio of research. And both Hagengruber and President Caldera assert that checks and balances are in place to ensure the university's research is pertinent and ethical.
But oversight can only be effective if all relevant information is available, according to UNM student Trey Smith. "If you remember," Smith said, "there was a big fiasco about how the president had to have a top security clearance to be chosen. Why does the president need a top security clearance?" Smith queried UNM and was told by the Public Affairs Office that releasing the names of the professors doing classified research would be a risk to national security. Smith said, "I think this is a public university. My tuition, my personal money is going to this place. It's publicly funded, and I can't find out what's going on on my own campus."
Caldera argues that collaborations with the military and the national weapons labs provide rich opportunities for students. He said, "Whether it's on research projects we've decided to take on jointly or whether it's creating research opportunities for undergraduate or graduate or postdoctoral students, we both give students an opportunity to enrich their education to see new career paths that are available to them and to work on some of the cutting edge research that is changing our world."
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director Pete Nanos has said publicly that UNM and LANL have a broad range of common interests. Nanos said LANL is looking to collaborate more with the university in upcoming years.
"Unfortunately," counters Darwin Bond-Graham, "half of the federal government's entire funding for science technology, research, development and acquisition is paid for by the Department of Defense and branches within it like the Navy and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Are we creating a kind of science that thinks about the world in terms of how to get along with humans, how to live sustainably, how to make peace and live on earth in a way that respects each other as human beings and the planet itself? Or do we have a militarized form of scientific knowledge? Which is what I believe we do."
Bond-Graham points out that the military funding represents an enormous amount of taxpayer funds. "This is billions and billions of dollars." He said, "It amounts up to a way of knowing the world in which it is dispensable. You can just kill people if you need to. That's what military funding skews scientific research toward."
UNM as Military University
The University of New Mexico, in 2001, was the 11th most militarized university in the nation, according to Bond-Graham. In his research, Bond-Graham has taken the total research funding of a university and determined what percentage of that is from the Department of Defense. In 2001, 15 percent of all research funds at UNM were accounted for by U.S. military research funding.
"Do we have civil science, do we have science geared toward peaceful applications? No, we have a really militarized form of science in the United States," he said. "We've had it since the end of World War II."
Bond-Graham agrees that defense spending has a place at UNM. "I honestly feel that the military has a right to fund research in the university," he said. "But equal to that no one has the right to dominate the university; no one has a monopoly. And right now the military and corporations are building a monopoly in universities—in funding and long term planning."


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1957 Topps Baseball Basic Series Checklist (407)
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Basic Series CL's are great to put in a binder and take with you to your local card shop or card show. Searching through card singles takes time. This checklist makes your search easier and quicker.
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A city where the waters meet.
If you want an encounter with nature, welcome: this is where she lives.
Inside the hotel, the lake, you can play kayaks, pedal boats, zip lines and fishing. In the famous spring, take an invigorating swim in crystal clear waters. In birdwatching (birding), a pioneer in the region, 170 species of birds in the cerrado of São Paulo, already cataloged. In the rapids of the Rio Tamanduá even has natural spa. And in the vicinity of Hotel Fazenda Areia que Canta there's more.
See more in the site Vista Panorâmica.
Brotas is located in the center of São Paulo, in the heart of one of the most developed regions of the country, but still presents us with their wealth and natural beauty preserved. Endowed with a strategic location and privileged, are taking a new path and emerges in the context of national ecotourism. Historically linked to rural production and agricultural economy, had its heyday at the beginning of the century with the coffee culture. Turn has characteristics quite significant with regard to resource conservation natural, because it retains a large proportion of native forest, housing a significant bio diversity of animal and vegetable. But his greatest asset is the natural relief generally mild, in the formation of "Cuestas Basalt" and his great pool of water, highlighting the river Jacaré-Pepira, still one of the few unpolluted rivers in the state. These natural conditions, does the city of Brotas, one of the few regions in the interior of Sao Paulo, which also combines natural environment, aspects of an area almost entirely occupied by rural activity, guaranteeing him a strong addition to natural beauty present typical cultural aspects of local community. Brotas, houses in their mountains several springs and rivers with waterfalls, cutting valleys and hillsides; concentrates a multitude of tourist attractions, mostly water (dam, streams, waterfalls, streams and springs).


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How to Care For Air Plants
Air plants, also called Tillandsia, come in many shapes, sizes, and varieties. However, they all share a similar feature: Air plants don't need soil to grow. They get all their nourishment from the air and use roots only to attach to a surface. For that reason, you can place air plants on nearly any stable spot in your space or nestle them in a terrarium. Note that bathrooms or kitchens are preferable locations as air plants tend to enjoy warm, humid conditions. Their typical appearance features strap-like leaves arranged in a rosette shape, with fresh growth emerging from the plant's center. Some say air plants resemble alien lifeforms or deep sea creatures like octopi.
Air Plant Light Needs
In nature, many air plants grow sheltered beneath forest canopies and on bigger plants such as trees because they're epiphytes. They do best in bright, sometimes medium, indirect light in west or east-facing windows. Don't keep air plants in direct sunlight, as it can scorch their sensitive leaves.
How Often to Water Air Plants
Air plants aren't like typical houseplants, so hydrating them requires a special process. Twice per week, fill a sink or vessel with clean water and soak them for about 20 to 60 minutes, though the time will vary depending on the kind of air plant you have. Dry them thoroughly. Some varieties may do better with misting or a short rinse as opposed to a long soak. Soft, soggy stems mean you're giving your air plant too much water, while dry, curled stems indicate the opposite. Note that the general humidity in your space will impact water needs.
Bring some green into your home now!
Follow these guidelines and watch your plants thrive and become cherished living decor in your home. Their vibrant color, freshness, and vitality provide daily health and well-being benefits that will make you feel like you are living in a garden paradise.


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Albania sits at the crossroads of three major religions: Islam, Catholicism and Orthodox Christianity, and two new churches were recently completed for the later religions. So in order to promote religious harmony within a capital city in the midst of major renovations, Scanderbeg Square has been set aside for the Islamic cultural center. Playing off the orientation of the existing square as well as alignment towards Mecca, the buildings' forms emerge from these intersecting axes. The back of the buildings line up with the streets while a series of semi-covered plazas, two minor ones on the sides of the Mosque and a major plaza with a minaret in front, face Mecca.
The mosque area is flexible to accommodate 1,000 people for daily prayers all the way up to 10,000 for special holy days. All the shaded spaces are cool and inviting, while the curved facades are covered in a multitude of rectangular windows inspired by mashrabiya screens. Next to the mosque will be The Quran Gardens, which will contain all of the plants mentioned in the Quran in the same amount as the number of times they appear in the holy scripture. The project team for the 27,000 sq m center includes BIG, Martha Schwartz Landscape, Buro Happold, Speirs & Major, Lutzenberger & Lutzenberger, and Global Cultural Asset Management.
Bjarke Ingels, founding partner of BIG, who we're certain must have cloned himself to manage everything he's doing, said about the project, "This project is very significant for us for two reasons: Firstly it is a privilege to contribute to the ambitious rejuvenation of Tirana City – especially since it is happening not by the random accumulation of singular monuments – but rather in accordance with a careful and considerate holistic master plan. Secondly and perhaps most importantly –religious tolerance is one of our greatest challenges today– politically, culturally and even urbanistically. With the construction of the New Mosque of Tirana, The Islamic Center and The Museum of Religious Harmony – Tirana will reestablish the equilibrium by adding a mosque to the newly completed Orthodox and Catholic Cathedrals – making Tirana an example for the rest of the world as a global capital of religious harmony."


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Plaster of Paris
How does Paris manage to look that, um, good? With three trunks of make up, enough false eyelashes for a Pretty Little Princess pageant, and a white-jacketed professional, that's how!
It doesn't look like she's taking TMZ's natural look advice. 90% of 209,000 voters in our unscientific poll said that a makeup-free Paris is more attractive than a painted Paris. This pro makeup person swung by the Hilton family's Bel Air mansion yesterday, so it looks like the ex-con will be caking on the foundation, shoveling on the shadow and gluing on the wonky-eyelashes. Stars aren't blind!
You can see Paris' new look tonight on CNN's "Larry King Live," in her first post-incarceration TV interview.


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My friends at the Mexico Tourism Board office here in Chicago posted this tourism video about Guerrero on their Facebook page yesterday and it had me totally captivated! They've been doing a state-by-state campaign (in alphabetical order) to share highlights that different states have to offer and I've really been enjoying each week since they started. I'm learning tons of new things about some of the states I've never been to as well as some of the states I have visited, but not extensively. It's also planted a seed about starting a list of all the places I really want to visit in the next few years. I've been daydreaming about visiting the Pacific-side state of Guerrero since I watched the video, though, and thought I'd share with you.
The good thing: I have a trip planned to visit the state of Guerrero for a friend's wedding in Acapulco later in the year. The bad thing: The trip is still several months away. (Insert sad face here.)
But until then when I can share photos and video of my own experience visiting Guerrero, here's a little something to whet your appetite…
¡Feliz fin de semana!


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Hoover Dam Highlights Tour from Las Vegas
- Kesto: 4 Tunnit (noin)
- Paikka: Boulder City, Nevada
- Tuotekoodi: HD Highlights
Enjoy incredible views of Hoover Dam and the Colorado River, and walk through Boulder City Historic District on this half day tour from Las Vegas.
Tour Overview:
Enjoy views of Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and visit Historic Boulder City during your half-day tour from Las Vegas. You will marvel at the amazing view of Hoover Dam and the Colorado River from the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge, which gives a great view from 900 feet above the Colorado River and Black Canyon. Enjoy time to walk around and across the dam. Experience Boulder City Historic District, where you will be given time to explore "The Town that Built Hoover Dam." Visit the Hoover Dam Museum, located inside the Boulder Dam Hotel.
Sample Itinerary:
- You will depart in the morning from Las Vegas, heading toward Boulder City.
- Walk up to the pedestrian walkway along the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge allowing you great photo opportunities of Hoover Dam and the Colorado River, as well as the dividing line between Nevada and Arizona.
- Enjoy the famous Art Deco designs and incredible engineering from the 1930's.
- Have time to walk around and across the dam, and take photos of this incredible structure and surrounding nature.
- Stop in Boulder City Historic District for about 30 minutes to enjoy the artistic sculptures, historic buildings and a visit to the Hoover Dam Museum inside the Boulder Dam Hotel.
- After Boulder City, relax and enjoy the 45-min ride back to Las Vegas
What's Included:
- Round-trip transportation from Las Vegas
- Admission into Bureau of Reclamation, Hoover Dam Area
- Complimentary bottled water
The price of your tour ticket does not include a gratuity for your driver/guide. It is customary to provide them with a gratuity of approximately 10-20%.
Important Details:
- Please arrive at your pickup location at least 10 minutes prior to your departure time, as the tour cannot wait for late guests
- Find your specific pickup location the day prior to be sure you know where to meet
- Be sure to check weather in the destinations to make sure you have appropriate clothing
- Wear comfortable walking shoes
- Consider bringing a hat and sunscreen
- Feel free to bring snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic) to enjoy during your tour
Cancellation Policy:
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the tour. Any cancellations received less than 24 hours will not be refunded.
Drop-off Locations:
Luggage Prohibited:
Please be aware that no luggage is allowed, due to Bureau of Reclamation restrictions. Smaller personal bags or backpacks are allowed with you on the bus, but suitcases or larger luggage are not allowed.


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No.AIRF/24(C) Dated: March 7, 2017
The General Secretaries,
All Affiliated Unions,
Dear Comrades!
Sub: Anti-labour steps of the Railway Board(Ministry of Railways)
In the DC/JCM Meeting, held today with the Railway Board, AIRF strongly lodged its protest against anti-labour steps of the Railway Board(Ministry of Railways) in general and encroachment on trade union rights by way of issuing orders dated 30.01.2017, in particular, debarring the Supervisory Staff, belonging to Safety Category, working in Grade Pay of Rs.4200 and above from becoming officebearers of the railway unions.
General Secretary AIRF, while expressing his anguish on the attitude of the Ministry of Railways, also pointed out that, despite already arrived at agreements on the following issues, Railway Board have failed to issue instructions for implementation thereof despite lapse of substantial period of time:-
(i) Upgradation of apex level Group `C' staff to Group `B' Gazetted.
(ii) Placement of the Supervisors in the erstwhile Grade Pay of Rs.4800 in place of GP Rs.4600 .
(iii) Non-implementation of the agreed structure of the Trackmen in the ratio of 10:20:20:50 and
their promotional avenue.
(iv) Stepping-up of pay of the Loco Inspectors.
(v) Issues related to Running Staff, already agreed upon in the Fast Track Committee.
(vi) For financial upgradation under MACPS and regular promotions, existing Benchmark(prior to VII CPC) should continue.
(vi) Regularization of Course Completed Act Apprentices, trained in Railway Establishments, in the Railways, etc. etc.
General Secretary, while expressing serious discontentment over these issues specifically, mentioned that, Ministry of Railways is directly interfering in the functioning of the trade union by issuing dictatorial instructions, which AIRF and the entire Staff Side is not going to tolerate, and that is why, meeting of the DC/JCM is bycotted.
Pursuant to the above, it has been jointly decided by both the recognized federations to launch undernoted agitational programme all over the Indian Railways:-
(a) 16th March, 2017 – Mass agitations, dharnas, demonstrations at the Branch and Depot
(b) 23rd March, 2017 – Mass agitations by holding dharnas, demonstrations, rallies at the
Divisional level.
(c) 30th March, 2017 – Massive demonstrations at the Zonal Headquarters, wherein memorandum addressed to Minister of Railways be handed over to the respective GMs, mentioning therein that, if no corrective action is taken by the Ministry of Railways, organized labour shall be at liberty to go for direct action, entire responsibility of which shall squarely rest with the Railway administration.
All of you are requested to take appropriate action accordingly, and report of the same may be forwarded to AIRF for better appreciation.
With Good Wishes of Holi!
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Welcome to WineEducation.com. The Internet's premier site for learning about wine since 1995. Let's get this out of the way right at the top: You don't have to know anything about wine to enjoy it. Open a bottle, and share a glass with a friend, and you already know everything you need to know; but, if you want to know more, there is so very much more to learn. Whether you want to learn a little, or learn more, we have you covered. - Your Host Stephen Reiss, PhD, Certified Wine Educator
Knowing just a little more about wine can help you feel less overwhelmed by wine lists or wine stores, and more confident in social situations. Half of the fun of wine is exploration, and with just a small amount of effort you will be able to travel the world of wine, one bottle at a time.
Wine education may not be ALL fun and games, but at least some of it is! In between enjoying a glass of wine, or perhaps with a glass of wine in hand (don't spill on the keyboard!) here are some games to test your knowledge, or just for fun. Do you have what it takes?
Studying about wine is an endless pursuit. No one can know everything about every wine. If you are interested in learning everything you can, or perhaps in pursuing a career in wine, these pages will give you the tools you need to start your lifelong journey.
Want to know more about the author of this site? Dr. Reiss, Steve to you and his friends, has a most unusual background that includes computers, cooking, publishing and wine. Visit his personal web site to see just what he has been doing with his life.
If Steve is not informal enough, Stevie works too. See what Stevie has been cooking, with incredible photographs from his wife Famed Photographer Janet Engelhard. Graphics rich site, patience is recommended.
From 2009 to 2015 Steve and Janet lived in Argentina, consulting, shooting photos, and writing about the wineries. This web application can help you plan your wine tours in Mendoza, with details on more wineries than you could ever hope to visit.
Wine tastings, elaborate seven course food and wine pairings, or just fun get togethers. As Steve travels the world he posts his events on FoodandWine.guru. While he is currently based in Kuala Lumpur, you are more than invited to look him up if you are in the neighborhood.
This website is not the only thing written by Stephen Reiss. Here you will find descriptions and links to his (and his Wife's) many books. Some, especially the wine books, are available in print. Others have too many amazing photographs and can only be view electronically.


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The third hour was made rich with grace,
That it might indicate the worship of
Three Persons in singleness of authority;
But now on the one Sovereign of days,
Son, Father, Spirit, blessed are you.
-Second (Iambic) Canon of Pentecost
"As the Prophets saw, as the Apostles taught, as the Church has received, as the Teachers express in dogma, as the inhabited world understands together with them, as grace illumines, as the truth makes clear, as error has been banished, as wisdom makes bold to declare, as Christ has assured, so we think, so we speak, so we preach, honouring Christ our true God, and his Saints, in words, in writings, in thoughts, in sacrifices, in churches, in icons, worshipping and revering the One as God and Lord, and honouring them because of their common Lord as those who are close to him and serve him, and making to them relative veneration.
Excerpt from the Synodikon of the Sunday of Orthodoxy (http://www.anastasis.org.uk/synodikon.htm)


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You may get call from Facebook if profile identity is suspect
Social networking giant Facebook is making a "huge effort" to weed out fake profiles to prevent misuse of such identities, a senior company official has said. If Facebook doubts the ownership of an account, it will ask the user to identify himself/herself, he said.
Social networking giant Facebook is making a 'huge effort' to weed out fake profiles to prevent misuse of such identities, a senior company official has said.
'Absolutely, there is a huge effort,' Facebook India business manager Pavan Varma told PTI when asked about the company's action on this front.
If Facebook doubts the ownership of an account, it will ask the user to identify himself/herself, he said.
The doubt about the authenticity of the account will arise if an account has a generic name instead of a proper name, uses images of celebrities/ cartoon characters as display pictures, or does not have 'enough friends', Varma said.
'It could even be that Facebook comes back to you saying, `could you help us identify yourself if you don't have enough friends, because we don't want fake identities,' he said.
'We are worried about the experience we deliver....It's not about protecting our brand identity so much,' he said.
Recently there were reports of fake accounts being created by computer programs, which are used for inflating the number of 'likes' on Facebook page for a brand.
Facebook had recently said it would be taking out fake 'likes' generated by spammers, malware and black marketers.
Varma said advertisers must also shed the obsession with numbers. 'How does an advertiser today treat a Facebook page? It is treated as a place where they just come with a number of people who are there. But that is a wrong way of doing it,' he said, stressing that the conversations around the brand should assume importance rather than the numbers.
Mere 'likes' on the page do not help a brand, he said.
Companies generally pay Facebook for a dedicated page on its platform that helps them connect with the target audience.
IDBI Bank claims it has over five lakh fans on Facebook, Varma said, who was speaking to PTI on the sidelines of a banking summit.
He added that Facebook, as a medium, is completely secure and cited the case of ICICI Bank, which now offers basic services over the Facebook page by integrating its net banking platform with the social networking site.
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Staunton, February 28 – One of the
most powerful constraints on demonstrations and protests in the Russian
Federation today is the assumption that such actions do not have an impact on
the powers that be and thus participation in them involves high risks with low
chances of making a difference.
Most Russians and most specialists
on the Soviet Union and Russia today believe that the top leaders make their
decisions exclusively in terms of their own interests without regard to the
actions of the population. Indeed,
Russian history since 1953 has been written and accepted as the record of what
particular leaders wanted, with the attitudes and actions of the people.
Thus, Khrushchev moved to
de-Stalinize to protect himself and his comrades a recrudescence of terror,
Brezhnev pursued policies intended to avoid rocking the boat, Andropov sought
to remobilize the country, and Gorbachev concluded that "we can't continue to
live like this" and ushered in perestroika, glasnost and the demise of the
Soviet system.
Since 1991, Yeltsin first loosened the
constraints on the population and then began to tighten them again, a process
that his successor, the current Russian president Vladimir Putin is pursuing
with renewed vigor.
No one could or would deny that the
personality and goals of particular leaders were irrelevant to the directions
Moscow has taken. These things are obviously critical. But to say this does not mean that protests
and demonstrations by the population were irrelevant. In many cases, those protests
helped to shape the attitudes of the Kremlin leader.
Once that is understood, it can be
seen that protests and demonstrations in the future may also have a profound
impact on the individual in office even if he is a committed authoritarian like
Putin because anyone interested in maintaining power has to recognize certain
limits to his freedom of action given the reaction, real or likely, of the
In the course of a long essay in
which he considers the evolution of the Putin regime, Yakov Azimandis says that
"the thaw in the 1960s did not come by itself.
Many rights and freedoms were won not by Khrushchev's voluntarist desire
but as the result of a wave of protests and risings, first in Stalin's camps
and then in Soviet cities (rufabula.com/author/azimandis/1512).
Most people
remember only the Novocherkassk rising in 1962, he says; but there were many
more; and he urges Russians to familiarize themselves with F.A. Kozlov's
543-page study, Mass Disorders in the
USSR under Khrushchev and Brezhnev (in Russian; Moscow, 3rd edition,
2009. The full text is at eland.ru/dirty/kozlov_massovyie_besporiadki_2010.pdf).
Among them were protests and risings
in Podolsk in 1957, Temirtau in 1959, Kirovabad in 1961, Biysk in 1961, Murod
and Aleksandrov in 1961, Beslan in 1961, Sumgait in 1963, Bronnitsy in 1964, Moscow
in 1966, Frunze in 1967m Chimkent in 1967, Priluki in 1967, Slutsk in 1967, and
Nalchik in 1968, not to mention the many in Gorbachev's time.
The powers that be were simply "forced"
to make certain concessions to the population and open the way for more working
class people to enter the government, something that is less likely to happen
now, Azimandis says, because "generals have their own children." As a result, the elite has become "incestuous"
and thus "condemned to collapse."
The Putin regime "doesn't want and
cannot renew itself," he continues, and thus "it is useless to wait for a thaw
or even more a spring." Russians need to take things into their own hands because
"spring will come when anger breaks out in the hearts of people … No one gives
anyone any rights; they have to be taken."
That means that Putin's plans for
the future elections are "good news" for Rusisanns because they show that he no
longer has any room for maneuver. He simply wants to keep power. And that in
turn creates a situation where demonstrations and risings by the population can
have an effect, perhaps one even more powerful than in the 1950s.