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Open Letter to Tourism Authority of Thailand Governor Yuthasak Supasorn
Bangkok, Thailand, June 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / From Imtiaz Muqbil, Executive Editor, Travel Impact Newswire – Dear Governor Yuthasak, with the vaccination process full steam ahead, a few hiccups notwithstanding, Thai Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha's speech on 16 June has paved the way for a rebound and recovery, led by Travel & Tourism. You now have a golden opportunity to build on the speech and cement your place in history, as well as that of the Tourism Authority of Thailand and Thailand at large.
When the crisis surfaced, there was a lot of gung-ho optimism that Travel & Tourism would convert it into an opportunity to REcover, REset, REstructure, REthink, REvise, REthink, REview, RE-this, RE-that. These fancy catchwords are nothing new; I REcall hearing them after each previous crisis. In REality, they delivered little or nothing on the ground.
But this crisis is different from all others in its depth, duration and severity, which is precisely why it must not lead to a REturn to the old abnormal.
• For a comprehensive travel guide on Thailand, Visit Thailand – Be Happy, at VisitThailand.net
As the country's primary tourism marketing agency, the TAT will be at the forefront of the REcovery process. No doubt, marketing, branding and image-building experts are knocking at your door seeking taxpayer money for grandiose REopening projects. Provincial destinations, airlines and tour operators are also in the queue. Because money talks, and is in equally short supply as the vaccines, it is imperative to ensure that every baht is spent in an accountable, transparent, productive and efficient manner, and produces the desired results in line with the new REalities.
I would like to REspectfully propose a few ways by which the TAT can REvamp the utilisation of its budgets and set a clear example for global national tourism organisations to follow:
Adjust the focus: What is the real objective of a tourism REcovery? Will simply measuring visitor numbers and expenditure suffice as indicators of "success"? In fact, the over-arching need of the hour is to totally REstructure and REthink these indicators. Immediate short-term results of REcovery campaigns can easily be statistically measured by the transportation sector, hotels and tour operators. The TAT now needs to raise the game and strive for more exalted targets.
Support worthy causes: Making Travel & Tourism a conduit for a more peaceful, safe and sustainable world means striving for causes such as the UN SDGs at the global level, the ASEAN Integration agenda at the regional level and the NESDC and Sufficiency-Economy targets at the local level. Many non-profit foundations, NGOs and institutions are supporting these efforts. They have huge followings, but cannot afford to hire slick salespeople to market their activities and projects. Because their work is patronised by thousands of dedicated and committed people, national tourism organisations should be reaching out to them rather than the other way around. Corporate social responsibility activities which make the world a better place, in the words of former UNWTO Secretary General Dr Taleb Rifai, is a sure-fire way of uplifting the quality of life at a destination, crafting a new reality-based image AND boosting visitor numbers.
Diversify the venues of TAT events: Most of the TAT's press conferences and public events are are held either in-house or in hotels. These venues can easily be aligned with the broader causes, such as the Siam Society, Thai universities, the UN ESCAP conference centre, museums, the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand and other such places. They will certainly appreciate the outreach and benefit from the exposure and indigenous funding. Partnering with them could also give the TAT more positive exposure and upgrade the quality of discussion on serious tourism-related issues, which is long overdue.
Elevate the intellectual value of Travel & Tourism forums: One bitter lesson learnt from this and previous crises is that global tourism is totally at the mercy of external shocks. It is thus imperative to start exploring ways by which Travel & Tourism can influence global events, rather than be influenced by them. Stuffing the pockets of branding gurus, technobabblers, bloggers and "influencers" in pursuit of "likes" and "clicks" is a waste of time and money. Industry conferences and forums have become brain-dead platforms for preaching to the converted. The industry is bored of listening to the usual gaggle of trumpet-blowing executives from Google, TripAdvisor, Facebook, etc. Why not organise a totally overhauled industry event to discuss broader issues such as foreign policy, the next five-year NESDC plan, cryptocurrencies, climate change, the future of democracy, privacy, security, fake news and fraud?
Help the private sector to help itself: The Covid-19 crisis has decimated the private sector. But REbuilding must not mean more one-way handouts. In the boom days, dozens of Travel & Tourism industry associations emerged to REpresent their varied constituents. Most of their websites are in a mess. The TAT runs one of the Thai government's best websites. This experience can be shared with the private sector associations. Helping the private sector to help itself is a far more cost-effective way of producing results.
Finally, be transparent: The TAT's first female governor, Mrs Juthamas Siriwan, brought shame and dishonour upon the state enterprise with her arrest and conviction on corruption charges. Making all procurement contracts and marketing activities more open and transparent will go a long way towards ensuring that external contractors deliver the goods, and are held accountable for pork-barrel waste and inefficiencies. Other NTOs worldwide will be forced to follow suit, setting new standards for industry best-practises.
Governor Yuthasak, you were the first "outsider" to helm the TAT. I was in the TAT lobby the day you first arrived for work in August 2015, the year after a comparatively minor internal political crisis, the 2014 military coup. Since then, thanks to a flood of mass-volume Chinese and Indian tourists, visitor arrivals soared to the point where "overtourism" became a double-edged sword. That is one headache you need not worry about for years.
Having gone from feast to famine virtually overnight, global tourism has a chance to start afresh. Leaders such as yourself have a chance to make history. Old ways of doing business are fading rapidly. The industry's modus operandi is in dire need of a "REset, REthink, REstructure" agenda system-wide. Without it, even the survival of the TAT in its present form cannot be guaranteed.
• For a comprehensive travel guide on Thailand, Visit Thailand – Be Happy, at VisitThailand.net
As one of Thailand's longest-serving travel trade journalists, I am proud to be the first to have called the kingdom The Greatest Story in Global Tourism HiSTORY. In 1987, a marketing extravaganza par excellence known as Visit Thailand Year, united the country and REvolutionised global tourism. A new sense of direction will fit perfectly within the Prime Minister's six-month time frame for getting the industry, and the country, back on its feet. This time, however, we need to ensure that ground under those feet is also firm and stable.
Respectfully yours,
Imtiaz Muqbil
Executive Editor
Travel Impact Newswire


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Connie Anderson, Ph.D.
IAN Community Scientific Liaison
Date Last Revised: January 8, 2014
Date Published: October 13, 2010
A child's diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often comes after months or years of worry and a long and painful search for answers. Receiving that final, official word can be very hard, even if a parent expected the diagnosis, or fought fiercely for the evaluation that led to it. Parents may grieve over the loss of the child and family they envisioned and worry about their child's future. 1 As they begin to regroup, learning how to navigate education, medical, and insurance systems, they may also wonder: When will we tell our child about this diagnosis? When will we tell his brothers and sisters? How will we tell them?
Children and Teens With ASD: A Range of Circumstances
Each individual with ASD is different. Some are diagnosed at 2 and others at 12. Some are spending their day in a protected special education environment, and others are out in typical elementary, middle, or high school classrooms with some level of assistance, or none at all. Some are intellectually disabled, and some have IQs in the normal or even gifted range. 2 3 Regardless of intellect, emotional maturity generally lags behind that of typical peers. All of these factors, and more, will influence a parent's decision about when to inform a child about the ASD diagnosis.
Age is, of course, a key factor. A preschooler clearly will not have the capacity to make sense out of "having ASD," but what about a 10 year old or 15 year old? Parents will need to consider not just chronological age, but also mental age. A 15 year old with a mental age of 5 will likely not be ready to talk about ASD, while a 12 year old with a normal IQ may be more than ready.
If a child is diagnosed very young, there will be more time to decide about disclosure. After all, a very young child going through a diagnostic evaluation doesn't really understand what that evaluation is about. An older child, on the other hand, especially one with no intellectual disability, knows he is being taken to the psychiatrist or whomever it may be. He also likely knows that there have been problems. He may have been bullied, suspended from school for a destructive meltdown, had trouble making friends, or otherwise lived through some incidents that made him feel bad. He may know family members are upset about him and his behavior. In a case like this, the child may desperately need an explanation. Often, a parent may decide to explain about ASD when a child asks "Why am I different?" or when a crisis, like having to leave a school, makes an explanation necessary.
Parents may fear that finding out about the ASD will be hard on their son or daughter. After all, the diagnosis was usually traumatic news for the parent. Some children can find the news upsetting, especially if they are very sensitive to any suggestion they are different from their peers. 4 However, the information can also come as a relief, as found by a group of researchers who interviewed 9 individuals with high-functioning ASD, aged 16 to 21. As might be expected, most reported having felt a sense of shock or disbelief when first informed of the diagnosis. Despite this, all had been able to incorporate the notion of "having ASD" into their identity by the time of the interview. Some shared that learning they were on the autism spectrum had suddenly made clear why so many things had been difficult, or why they had been treated differently. (They might have wondered why they were in a certain class, or why they had to go to certain therapies, for example.) It also provided a reason for their behavior they thought other people might understand. 5 The diagnosis could take away the notion that past problems had all been the result of some personal failing, replacing this with the notion of a legitimate condition that explained many challenges.
Considering the potential impact of the information, how can a parent best explain to a child that he or she has an ASD?
Delivering The News
Please note: Every child with ASD is different, and so all of the steps below will need to be adjusted according to a child's situation and needs.
Before you begin, assess what your child already knows and is ready to hear. Doctors are advised to think about how much a patient understands, and what he or she can absorb or cope with, before delivering news that might be upsetting. 6 Similarly, you may want to get a sense of what your child already knows and how well he or she will be able to take in a discussion about ASD, on whatever level. You may want to seek input about this from others who know your child well: a spouse or partner, grandparent, teacher, or other trusted person.
Pitch the news at the right level. Prepare to explain ASD in terms your child can grasp. Too vague an explanation may not satisfy an inquisitive teenager, while too technical an explanation may confuse or frighten a child of any age. "Some people have a different way of thinking" 7 is a better way to begin a discussion about ASD than detailing psychiatric diagnostic criteria. If circumstances lead to a very early first discussion about your child's differences, you may choose not to use the actual ASD label, waiting until the child's understanding grows.
Be positive. In his well known book on Asperger's syndrome, Tony Attwood relates how he sets the tone when delivering a diagnosis to a child by announcing, "Congratulations! You have Asperger's syndrome!" 7 When sharing news of a diagnosis with your child, you will likewise want to keep things very positive. It's also a good idea to choose a time when both you and your son or daughter are feeling good, and when you won't be interrupted or distracted. (A day you are at your wit's end or your child is on edge would not be ideal.) 8
Tailor your explanation of ASD to your child's own situation. As you know, autism spectrum disorders involve problems with social understanding and communication, as well as restricted or repetitive behaviors and interests. 9 They often also involve a host of other issues, from tantrums to sensory sensitivity, but reciting these in an abstract way is not the best way to explain ASD to a child. Instead, relate ASD to your child's specific experience. Start with the positive, then address the negative, as discussed below.
Because it is based on your own child's situation, your explanation of ASD may not be complete at this point, but that's OK. You can fill in the gaps later. Your child can only absorb so much, and there will be plenty of time to explain other aspects and variations of ASD.
Begin with the positive aspects of ASD, as reflected in your child's wonderful self. Is your child really good at something? Knowledgeable about something? People with ASDs often have an incredible memory for detail, especially on their "special topic." They are often very honest with other people and say what they mean. They have unique perspectives and can be very insightful. They are often loving in a non-manipulative and straightforward way. It's important to tell the child that you love all the "good stuff" about her, and you wouldn't ever want her to change.
You could say something like: "Doctor So-and-So told us that you have an autism spectrum disorder.* That just means that your brain works a little differently than most people's do. Because of that, some things are harder for you, but some things are easier. You know how you can remember every single thing about Pokemon? Not everybody can do that. People with ASD often have great memories, and are very excited about things that interest them, just like you. Isn't that cool? I love that about you!" (At this point, you can mention other things you love about your child, ASD related or not, like her smile or her sense of curiosity.)
*Or "autism" or "Asperger's syndrome" or whatever fits your situation.
Move on to the negative, as your child has experienced it. Undoubtedly, your child has been struggling in some areas because of the ASD. He may have had meltdowns, been unable to focus and get school work done, had trouble with organization, or stimming, or an inability to block out noise. He may have been feeling isolated or sad because he finds it hard to make friends. He may have been feeling bad about himself because of such things, too.
Now is the time to state: "But some parts of having an ASD are not so great. You know how sometimes you don't understand why the kids at school do the stuff they do? And how you've been having those meltdowns in class, and getting into so much trouble? Those things are actually part of having an ASD. People with ASD have a hard time understanding what other people want, and what they're thinking. A lot of kids with ASD can lose control when they are getting upset, and have a meltdown, too. So, it's not your fault that these things are hard for you. They are hard because you have an ASD. And we're going to help you with those things."
Describe ASD as a different kind of disability. If the child understands the concept of "disability," you might identify ASD as just a different kind of disability. People have a disability when something isn't working quite right, and they need extra help because of it. For example, a person who is blind may need a seeing-eye dog. People with ASD have a different kind of disability. They can see just fine, but they have trouble with other things. Sometimes they get "stuck" on a behavior or topic, and they have a hard time understanding how other people think and feel – that's why sometimes it's hard to figure out what people want, or how to make friends. People with ASD need extra help with these things.
("The Sixth Sense," Carol Gray's program for explaining ASDs to general education students, takes this approach and can be adapted for use in talking to children with ASD or their siblings.10 )
A simpler alternative is to point out that all people have issues. All people have things they need help with. Does someone in the family have diabetes, asthma, dyslexia, a phobia, or any one of a million other conditions humans struggle with? Autism is just another one. Everybody has something.
Stress that you'll be there. You should emphasize that you and other family members, teachers and therapists, are going to stick by the child, supporting her as she works on things that are hard for her. You'll encourage her when it's tough, and cheer when she has a success. You'll celebrate the "good stuff" while helping with the "not-so-good stuff." Also, let her know that you realize she'll have questions about the diagnosis, and that you'll be there for those, too, whenever she might think of them.
Let the child know there are a lot of other people with ASDs in the world, both kids and adults. The child is definitely not alone, and it is important to let him know this. In fact, research shows that children participating in social skills groups benefit as much, if not more, from meeting other children with ASD and feeling understood as they do from the social skills training.11 If you think your child might benefit, seek out a support group, or a social skills group, in your area. You may be able to start a support group of your own, if there isn't one, or persuade a local professional (such as a speech and language therapist or psychologist) to begin a social skills group.
Some children will react fairly well to learning of their ASD diagnosis, but what do you do if your child feels upset or anxious about the news? In addition to making sure the child knows you're available if he has questions, you might provide extra encouragement, extra love, and also extra "down time" so he can soothe himself with a favorite activity. You might also let others, such as grandparents, teachers or therapy providers, know the child needs some tender loving care at this time. An older child might be permitted to ask the person who made the diagnosis his questions directly. Some children will be avoidant, not wanting to hear any more about it, which is fine, but others will be seeking information. 5 If your child is in the latter category, you might make use of an age-appropriate book designed to help a child understand the diagnosis. (See the Resources listed at the bottom of this page.)
Keep in mind that the whole concept of "having an ASD" is a lot to take in. It's going to be a process that takes some time, with new questions asked and deeper understanding gained as a child matures.
On The Subject of Siblings
Chances are that any siblings, even those who are quite young, already have a sense that something is going on with a brother or sister who has an ASD. They may feel embarrassed by their sibling's behavior or mannerisms, frightened by their sibling's outbursts, or sad when their sibling won't play with them like other children do. They may sense their parents' worry about a brother or sister, they may worry about a stressed-out parent in turn, or they may feel conflicted about the enormous amount of attention, time, and money being devoted to the child with a disability. 12
Keeping them in the dark can leave them prone to arriving at their own, potentially scary conclusions: "My brother's crazy" or "It's my fault this is happening" or "I am responsible for taking care of my sister so nobody gets upset." Experts recommend having a conversation with them about their sibling's autism early on. 13 This conversation will likely need to be repeated over the years as their understanding, concerns, and questions evolve.
For younger children, simply explaining puzzling behavior in the context of the child's having a disability or being "a little different" may be enough. "Many people with autism like to look at things that spin around like that. Joey stares at the fan so long because he has autism." A slightly older sibling may have concerns that he may "catch" ASD, while a preteen or teenager may wonder how he can respond to peers who make insensitive comments or who tease him or his sibling with ASD.14 Even older siblings may wonder if they will be taking on the job of caring for a brother or sister at some point – a topic that should be discussed frankly. What are the plans for an affected person's future? In what ways might a sibling expect to be involved in supporting the person with ASD into adulthood?
In many communities, there are support groups for siblings of children with ASD. These can be very helpful. Children who attend such groups learn they're not alone, and that their feelings and experiences are normal for a child in their situation. Not only do the children learn from each other, but also there is an adult facilitator leading the group who can offer insight into what is happening, and possible ways of handling the feelings and situations these children face. (See the Resources listed at the bottom of this page for information on sibling support groups.)
Sharing information about ASD in a positive, matter-of-fact, and age appropriate way helps set the stage for a child's ability to understand, accept, and adapt to the reality of ASD in his or her life. A confident teen with ASD who can self-advocate and a compassionate sibling who helps others understand ASD whenever she runs into prejudice both probably started their journey with a sensitive, positive explanation of what it means to be a person on the autism spectrum.
- For support or social skills groups for a child or teen with ASD, check out the resource listings of the major autism advocacy organizations, such as:
- Autism Speaks: Call 888-288-4762 or visit the Resource Listing.
- Autism Society of America's Autism Source (search under "related services") or contact your local ASA chapter.
- Sibshops: Support groups for siblings of children with special health care needs or developmental or mental health concerns.
- Adults with ASD: Deciding When to Disclose -- an article on how adults with ASD decide to tell others, such as colleges, employers, or friends, about their diagnosis.
There are a variety of books for children with ASD or their siblings that help explain the autism spectrum. These include titles like Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes and All Cats Have Asperger's Syndrome. Search through online booksellers or ASD-focused publishers.
- Wachtel, K., & Carter, A. S. (2008). Reaction to diagnosis and parenting styles among mothers of young children with ASDs. Autism, 12(5), 575-594. View Abstract
- Interactive Autism Network Community. (2009, December 10). The autism spectrum: Variations on a theme. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- Interactive Autism Network Community. (2010, September 1). IAN back to school report 2010. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- Attwood, T. (1998). Frequently asked questions. In Asperger's syndrome: A guide for parents and professionals (pp. 141-186). London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
- Huws, J. C., & Jones, R. S. P. (2008). Diagnosis, disclosure, and having autism: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of the perceptions of young people with autism. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability 33(2), 99-107. View Abstract
- Buckman, R., & Kason,Y. (1992). How to break bad news: A guide for health care professionals. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press.
- Attwood, T. (2007). The complete guide to Asperger's syndrome (p. 332). London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
- National Autistic Society (U.K.). (2010, May 25). Diagnosis: Telling a child about their diagnosis. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (4th ed., rev.). Washington, DC: Author.
- Gray, C. (2002). The sixth sense II. Arlington, TX: Future Horizons, Inc.
- Barnhill, G., Cook, K. T., Tebbenkamp, K., & Myles, B. S. (2002). The effectiveness of social skills intervention targeting nonverbal communication for adolescents with Asperger syndrome and related pervasive developmental delays. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disorders, 17(2), 112-118. View Abstract
- Autism Society of America. (2009, June 21). Sibling Issues. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- Goehner, A. L. (2007, December 24). Autistic kids: The sibling problem. Time. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- Aronson, S. (2009). Am I My Brother's Keeper? Challenges for the Siblings of Autistic Children. Journal of Infant, Child, and Adolescent Psychotherapy, 8(1), 49-56.

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How to Start a Summer Herb Garden Indoors
30 June 2020If you love to cook with fresh herbs, there's a way to do it without running to the store all the time. Simply start your own garden. You don't need any outdoor space to do it—a kitchen windowsill and a few containers will do the trick. Here's how to get started.
- Find a sunny spot. First things first: figure out where you want the herbs to put down roots. Most herbs prefer ample amounts of sunshine, so try to find a spot in your apartment that can accommodate their thirst for the sun.
- Pick your plants. While most herbs are relatively easy to grow, some do better indoors than others. For a container garden, basic herbs like mint, chives, parsley, and basil are among the best options. But your selection should depend on your preferences, too. If you rarely cook with basil, don't bother wasting prime windowsill space on it!
- Choose your containers. No need to run out for planters! DIY containers for your herb garden using items you have around the house. Upcycle empty cans by removing the labels and filling them with potting soil, or try mason jars instead. Even mugs will work! And feel free to decorate your chosen containers with whatever art supplies you have on hand to make your garden a bit more aesthetically pleasing.
- Water and harvest appropriately. When you start your own herb garden, it's crucial to water each plant just enough, but not too much. You can generally figure out when herbs need more water by simply sticking your finger in the soil. If it feels dry, add enough water to make it moist. You should also do your best to pluck herbs at their peak freshness, which varies from one plant to the next. Check online to find out the best time to "harvest" a specific herb.
How to Grow Herbs Indoors [Bonnie Plants]
50 Cheap and Easy DIY Herb Garden Ideas [Prudent Penny Pincher]
How Often Should You Water Herbs? Find Out More About it! [Herbs Within]


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Soo… Mary at Sparkling Review asked if she get an early copy of Wisdom to review for her blog. Today she posted her review, and she gave it 20/10, so I'd say she liked it.
You can check out the full review over at her site: here.
It's only a week and a half until the release, and I'm getting pretty excited myself. I'm also tremendously nervous. I can't wait to hear what everyone thinks of it, while simultaneously being a little afraid of what everyone thinks of it.
Putting out a new book in a series is a bit different than putting out just a regular new book. People have enjoyed the first three books in the series, at least enough to read the fourth one, and I don't want to let them down with Wisdom.
So far, the responses have been pretty good. Here's hoping you guys dig it.
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have youu written a 5th book yet. i jst read all four books on my kindle in like 4 days. im not even kidding. i loved them soo much and im soo depressed to see them end ): i just want to keep reading and i cant because theres noo more to read. please please please can youu email me and let me know if theres going to be a 5th book. or if its out or when its coming out PLEASEE.
p.s. i really want alice with peter<3<3<3<3<3
This series is so wonderful! I truely feel like we are just getting to know the real Alice. I can't wait for the next book. I personally would love to see Peter and Alice hunt toghether and their bond to strengthen. You could keep this series going on forever and I would continue to buy the books!!!
I have just finished the entire series My blood approves including letters to Elise and as Sarah said I am in need of another bite……. My world stood still until I had read all there was to read and I am patiently (well not so Patiently) waiting on a continuation of these marvellous books!!! Please tell me that there are more to come!!! I Love your work and am going to start the Trylle trilogy asap!!! I can't wait to see what becomes of Alice as a vampire hunter and what awaits her love triangle.
I LOVE YOU ! I could NOT stop reading Hollowland, switched, torn, my blood approves 1,2, 3, and 4 till I was done with them. I would have to force myself to close the book and go to bed or I would read till I would have to get up for school. You are an amazing writer ! I reallly love your books ! Please write a 5th book for my blood approves I loved the characters and the story. I didn't even think about Lief being her dad. Just great.
I know this is an old post BUT i just finished my 2 days binge on the whole My Blood Approves series. I have to say it was more then I ever thought it could be. It was so amazing! I actually kinda feel like Jane where I need "one more bite and then I'll be good" haha Going through major withdrawal because I have neevr felt so much a part of the story as I did with Alice, Peter, and Jack. I always wondered with authors when they were creating their characters and their "world" what process they took to create how the characters look. Do you ever think of if the series was a movie and who you would want to play each Character? Oh yeah and I totally would enjoy a 5th book or a 6th book or a 10th book hahaha i am sure you would do the story justice because each book was better then the other and it truly was the best series I have ever read. I am 50/50 Jack Peter but I guess in a little way i am still hoping for Peter and Alice. Thank you for a great great series!!! Now off to read Letters to Elise!!!
@ Maria Thank you 🙂
@ Anon There's not a fifth book yet, but I don't know what the future will hold 🙂
I could not quit reading once I got started. You are one of my new favorite authors. I was just wondering if there is going to be a 5th book. I never thought I would like a book as much as the twilight series but I do
Great work with the whole series. There's no reason to think "Wisdom" will be anything less than stellar. Also, I really loved "Trylle," so I can't wait to read what happens next with Wendy. Keep up the good work. You're a really awesome writer who's doing a lot for the world os Indie writing. Can't wait!!!!!


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USS Joseph P. Kennedry Jr. - (DD-850)
International Call Sign: November-Bravo-Charlie-Romeo
The Friends of the USS Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. DD850 is a fellowship and advocacy organization created to support the preservation of this very historic USN Destroyer, provide for comradery among veterans, volunteers, and interested parties, as well as to perpetuate the legacy of the men and women that have gone to sea on destroyers - past, present, and future.
Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. is example of a Gearing class destroyer, which were built during WW2 and became the workhorses of the Cold War destroyer navy. JPK served 27 years with great distinction to include the Korean War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and America's space program.
Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. is the last surviving Destroyer built in the State of Massachusetts, the only vessel to stop and board a Soviet chartered ship during the October 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, and the last US Navy configured Gearing class Destroyer in the world.
As the Official Korean and Vietnam conflict Memorial for the State of Massachusetts, DD850 now proudly displays her colors as a museum ship at Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA to educate the public and serve as a tribute to those who sailed aboard destroyers. For more information on this museum, please visit their website at Battleship Cove.


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Source: AutomotorPro.com – 2019 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition Luxurious and Tough
Written by Marco Carvajal
Photographs by Marco Carvajal
The 2019 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition, full size pick up truck, luxurious and safe with a super-sized four-door CrewMax cabin. If you are going to buy a Tundra, I strongly suggest going for the Tundra 1794 Edition, a very special truck in the lineup.
The Tundra 1794 is ready for the toughest roads and adventures with ultimate off-road performance, but tough doesn't mean not being attractive. The Tundra is very luxury and attractive, especially in the inside.
Toyota Tundra
The Toyota Tundra is a full-size truck manufactured in the United States by prestigious Japanese manufacturer Toyota since May 1999.
The Tundra was the first full-size truck built by a Japanese manufacturer for the North American market. This shows how Japanese car companies become more americanized and adapt to the needs of US car buyers.
The Tundra is proudly American, assembled in San Antonio, Texas, where production started since 2008. So far this is the only full size pick up truck manufactured in Texas.
After a major facelift a year ago, the Tundra keeps bringing more changes, updating style and safety.
Tundra Models
The 2019 Tundra full-size pickup is available in six different trim levels:
- Limited
- Platinum
- 1794 edition (the one I am test driving)
- TRD Pro
Cabin, Bed and 4×4 Options
When buying a Tundra you can choose a body style with the crew's standard Double Cab or CrewMax (extra large). You also have choices of three types of bed lengths, 5.5-foot short bed, 6.5-foot standard bed, and 8.1-foot long bed.
Some Tundra models are available as 2×2 and as 4×4 also, but not all combinations and features are available in all trim models.
Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition
I am test driving the special edition Tundra 1794, this is a very elegant and powerful pick-up truck. In the interior, it is very luxury and premium with leather and wood details, and on the exterior, it looks a little bit Vintage and it is very attractive.
The 1794 trim was made in memory of the year that a sprawling ranch was founded on the current site of Toyota's Tundra plant in San Antonio, Texas. This model is inspired by western lifestyle.
The 2019 Toyota Tundra 1794 is available only with the 5.5-ft. Short Bed and CrewMax extra-large cabin. The Tundra 1794 rear seats can be folded up for additional cargo space in the second row.
The CrewMax extra-large cabin gives you enough space to seat passengers in the back with extra comfort, and enough space to bring pets, shopping bags, toys or anything else you may need to carry inside, without feeling too tight.
The 1794 Edition is available either as a 2×2 or as 4×4.
15 MPG Average
With an average of 15 miles per gallon combined consumption, this truck can be expensive to drive, especially in long distances. Yes, the pleasure to drive a Tundra is totally rewarding if you can afford it, but if you want to save in fuel, then it will be better to look for other models with higher fuel efficiency.
The Tundra 1794 short bed is not really short, it has a nice interior size with a length of 66.7 inches, a width of 66.4 inches, with 50 inches between the wheelwells and a height of 22.2 inches. This short bed has more than enough space for most of us and it allows you to own a full size pick up truck that is easier to park and maneuver than those pick-up trucks with longer beds.
2019 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition 4×2 CrewMax, starting at $47,630 MSRP.
The 1794 Edition is available either as a 2×2 or as 4×4, the price increase to get 4×4 is about $3,000 more.
2019 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition, 4×2, CrewMax Short Bed Highlights
- 5.7-Liter Aluminum i-FORCE V8 with DOHC 32-Valve cylinder heads with Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS)
- Dual Independent Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) and 4-2-1 tubular stainless steel exhaust manifold
- 381 horsepower @ 5600 rpm
- 401 lb.-ft. torque @ 3600 rpm
- MPG, Miles per Gallon
City / Highway / Combined)
13 / 18 / 15 - 6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i), sequential shift mode and uphill/downhill shift logic and TOW/HAUL Mode
- Standard stainless steel exhaust system
- 5.5-ft. Short Bed
- CrewMax extra-large cabin
- Available seating for up to five passengers
- Easy lower and lift tailgate
- Tows up to 9,400 lbs.
- Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P)
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Western-themed interior/perforated Brown premium leather-trimmed seating
- Available power tilt/slide moonroof
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Available 20-inch chrome-clad alloy wheels
- Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) with Automatic Limited-Slip Differential (Auto LSD)
- 12 JBL speakers premium multimedia
- Navigation
- Toyota Safety Sense P (TSS-P) — Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Lane Departure Alert (LDA) with Sway Warning System (SWS), Automatic High Beams (AHB) and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
- Eight airbags
JBL Premium Multimedia Included in the 1794 Tundra
This is a premium full-size truck, the 2019 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition comes with a premium Entune Premium JBL multimedia system, powered with Audio with Integrated Navigation and more.
- 12 JBL speakers including subwoofer amplifier
- Entune App Suite includes a 7-inch high-resolution touch-screen with split-screen display
- AM/FM cache radio, HD Radio, CD player, and SiriusXM Satellite Radio enable
- Aux port
- USB media port
- Advanced voice recognition
- Hands-free phone capability
- Phone book access
- Music streaming via Bluetooth wireless technology
- Siri Eyes Free
- HD Radio
- Predictive Traffic
- Doppler Weather overlay
I enjoy pushing the accelerator and listening to my favorite music with the great audio quality onboard the Tundra. The road seems more fun when driving a Tundra 1794 with JBL high-quality audio.
If you want a luxury and safe super-sized four-door CrewMax, full-size pickup truck, with a cool vintage look, at a price near 50K, then the Tundra 1794 can be one of the best choices in the market.
The 1794 model interior is beautifully made with exclusive saddle brown premium leather-trimmed seating featuring embossed leather and ultra-suede accents. Soft-touch materials also accent the shift console, the front and rear door trim, and the dashboard of the Tundra 1794.
Source: AutomotorPro.com – 2019 Toyota Tundra 1794 Edition Luxurious and Tough


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Peanut Butter Smell Test Can Reveal Early Alzheimer's
Wednesday, 09 Oct 2013 12:32 PM
A spoonful of peanut butter and a ruler can be used to confirm a diagnosis of early stage Alzheimer's disease, according to researchers at the University of Florida's McKnight Brain Institute Center for Smell and Taste.
Graduate student Jennifer Stamps came up with the idea of using peanut butter to test for smell sensitivity while she was working with Dr. Kenneth Heilman, the James E. Rooks distinguished professor of neurology and health psychology in the UF College of Medicine's department of neurology.
She noticed while shadowing in Heilman's clinic that patients were not tested for their sense of smell. The ability to smell is associated with the first cranial nerve and is often one of the first things to be affected in cognitive decline. Stamps also had been working in the laboratory of Linda Bartoshuk, the William P. Bushnell presidentially endowed professor in the College of Dentistry's department of community dentistry and behavioral sciences and director of human research in the Center for Smell and Taste.
"Dr. Heilman said, 'If you can come up with something quick and inexpensive, we can do it,'" Stamps said.
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She thought of peanut butter because, she said, it is a "pure odorant" that is only detected by the olfactory nerve and is easy to access.
In the study, patients who were coming to the clinic for testing also sat down with a clinician, 14 grams of peanut butter — which equals about one tablespoon — and a metric ruler. The patient closed his or her eyes and mouth and blocked one nostril. The clinician opened the peanut butter container and held the ruler next to the open nostril while the patient breathed normally. The clinician then moved the peanut butter up the ruler one centimeter at a time during the patient's exhale until the person could detect an odor. The distance was recorded and the procedure repeated on the other nostril after a 90-second delay.
The clinicians running the test did not know the patients' diagnoses, which were not usually confirmed until weeks after the initial clinical testing.
The scientists found that patients in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease had a dramatic difference in detecting odor between the left and right nostril — the left nostril was impaired and did not detect the smell until it was an average of 10 centimeters closer to the nose than the right nostril had made the detection in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
This was not the case in patients with other kinds of dementia; instead, these patients had either no differences in odor detection between nostrils or the right nostril was worse at detecting odor than the left one.
This was not the case in patients with other kinds of dementia; instead, these patients had either no differences in odor detection between nostrils or the right nostril was worse at detecting odor than the left one.
Of the 24 patients tested who had mild cognitive impairment, which sometimes signals Alzheimer's disease and sometimes turns out to be something else, about 10 patients showed a left nostril impairment and 14 patients did not. The researchers said more studies must be conducted to fully understand the implications.
"At the moment, we can use this test to confirm diagnosis," Stamps said. "But we plan to study patients with mild cognitive impairment to see if this test might be used to predict which patients are going to get Alzheimer's disease."
Stamps and Heilman point out that this test could be used by clinics that don't have access to the personnel or equipment to run other, more elaborate tests required for a specific diagnosis, which can lead to targeted treatment. At UF Health, the peanut butter test will be one more tool to add to a full suite of clinical tests for neurological function in patients with memory disorders.
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One of the first places in the brain to degenerate in people with Alzheimer's disease is the front part of the temporal lobe that evolved from the smell system, and this portion of the brain is involved in forming new memories.
"We see people with all kinds of memory disorders," Heilman said. Many tests to confirm a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or other dementias can be time-consuming, costly or invasive. "This can become an important part of the evaluation process."
The study was published in the Journal of the Neurological Sciences.
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Our 60/6 yarn is a fine-spun lace yarn that is soft, strong, and durable. This yarn will make a beautiful light and breathable woven fabric.
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Your vehicle relies on axles and driveshafts in order to turn its wheels properly. The axles' support points–bearings and bushings–must be replaced periodically in order to ensure your vehicle's performance. If you hear a clicking noise or notice your vehicle does not turn or drive as easily as usual, you may need to have your axles serviced.
The driveshaft on your vehicle transfers power from the engine to the axles. Some vehicles–such as those with four-wheel drive–may have two driveshafts. Typically, by performing regular maintenance on your driveshaft, such as replacing joints and fluid as needed, your driveshaft will last a very long time. However, driveshafts do need to be replaced occasionally. Symptoms of a driveshaft in need of replacement include: clunking noises when accelerating or shifting between drive and reverse; vibration when driving; and squeaking when driving. Failing to service or replace your driveshaft as needed could cause other parts of the vehicle to be damaged.
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Two of my Christian friends, Caryn Ann Harlos (aka Dee Dee Warren) and Christopher Ray, join me to discuss third-party voting options in an election in which many disaffected Christian Republicans cannot countenance voting Republican or Democrat. This episode contains part 3 of our four-part discussion.
Recommended Links
- Recommended by Caryn (Libertarian):
- Libertarian Party Platform: http://www.lp.org/platform
- Constitution Party v Libertarian Party (comparison from LP perspective): https://www.lp.org/blogs/andrew-davis/libertarian-party-vs-constitution-party
- Positive rights vs. negative rights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXOEkj6Jz44
- The Philosophy of Liberty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9srplWe_QQ
- RC Sproul on libertarianism: http://rcsprouljr.com/jce/libertarianism/
- Recommended by Christopher (Constitution):
- Constitution Party: http://www.constitutionparty.com/
- Christopher Ray's website: https://patriotprinciple.com/
- National Conservative Coalition FB page: https://www.facebook.com/ncc4theusa/
- #GOPEXODUS FB page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/699947020164230/
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The booking can be made online so that the person renting the car can leave directly with the car of his/her choice. All you have to do is go on the TravelCar's website or mobile app. Once logged in all you have to do is to choose the dates for the car you want to rent. Whether your trip is a long or a short one, you can always find a car that meets your needs. Your booking can be done at any hour of the day. Same goes for your arrival at the parking. An agent will accompany you on the day of your arrival and when you return. TravelCar also offers a 24/7 customer service to reply to your requests.
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The pandemic has brought parenting front and center for a lot of adults. It's even caused some to reprioritize their life.
"Before, it was always like, we're going to work, we have to take care of bills, we have to do this and that, and now it's a what can we do together. So, for example, I play with my son in the backyard, we play badminton, we play soccer, we play baseball, we never used to do that before," said Dr. Howard Young, a father and physician.
Young had one of those pandemic parenting moments when a teacher mentioned his son said, "all dad does is work." So, he became a part-time doctor and full-time engaged role model.
"The other day, it was really cute, I was telling him I have to go to work and he goes, and he runs to me says, 'bye Daddy,' and then, you know, I held him, I said, 'I love you' and he said, 'oh, by the way, I shed a tear for you when I said bye.'"
Young is sharing his experience through a series of PSAs created in part with Father's Incorporated and the Ad Council. They show the positive results of dads simply just spending time with their children.
"You know, and at the end of the day, you know, while COVID could mean so many things to so many different people, I think the silver lining in it, is that in some weird and strange way, it has forced people to begin to think about family again," said Kenneth Braswell, CEO and Founder of Fathers Incorporated.
Braswell hopes to educate, motivate and inspire fathers everywhere to stay connected with their children no matter their situation.
Fathers Incorporated cites research that shows children who feel close to their fathers are two times more likely to go to college or get a job after high school, 80% less likely to end up in jail, and 50% less likely to experience depression.
Fatherhood.gov has resources and support groups for any dad out there.


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360 Full Protect Armor Case For Samsung Galaxy S21/22 Series
Brand Name: LUPHIE
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The player stats API let you tailor game experiences to specific segments of players and different stages of the player lifecycle. You can build tailored experiences for each player segment based on how players are progressing, spending, and engaging. For example, you can use this API to take proactive actions to encourage a less active player to re-engage with your game, such as by displaying and promoting new in-game items when the player signs in.
This guide shows you how to use the player stats API in games using the
Google Play games services. The APIs can be found in the
and com.google.android.gms.games
Before you begin
Before you start to use the player stats API:
- Download and review the code sample.
- Familiarize yourself with the recommendations described in the Quality Checklist.
Getting the player stats client
To start using the player stats API, your game must first obtain a
object. You can do this by calling the
method and passing in the
activity and the GoogleSignInAccount
for the current player. To learn how to
retrieve the player account information, see
Sign-in in Android Games.
Player Stats basics
You can use the player stats API to retrieve data about a player's in-game activity. The types of player data you can retrieve include:
Average session length: The average session length of the player in minutes. Session length is determined by the time that a player is signed in to Google Play Games services.
Days since last played: The approximate number of days since the player last played.
Number of purchases: The approximate number of in-app purchases for the player.
Number of sessions: The approximate number of sessions of the player. Sessions are determined by the number of times that a player signs in to Google Play Games services.
Session percentile: The approximation of sessions percentile for the player, given as a decimal value between 0 to 1 inclusive. This value indicates how many sessions the current player has played in comparison to the rest of this game's player base. Higher numbers indicate that this player has played more sessions.
Spend percentile: The approximate spend percentile of the player, given as a decimal value between 0 to 1 inclusive. This value indicates how much the current player has spent in comparison to the rest of this game's player base. Higher numbers indicate that this player has spent more.
The following types of player data are deprecated and always return an unset value constant:
- Churn probability: The prediction of whether a player will churn in the next day, given as a decimal value between 0 (low probability of churn) to 1 (high probability of churn) inclusive. Churn is defined as 7 days of inactivity.
- Spend probability: The approximate probability of the player choosing to spend in this game, given as a decimal value between 0 (low probability of spend) to 1 (high probability of spend) inclusive.
- Total spend next 28 days: The approximate total expected player spend over the next 28 days in this game.
- High spender probability: The approximate probability that over the next 28 days a player will spend an amount that is in the 95th percentile or higher of this game's player base. This is given as a decimal value between 0 (low probability of becoming a high spender) to 1 (high probability of become a high spender).
Retrieving player stats data
To retrieve player stats data for the currently signed-in player, follow these steps:
- Call the
method. - If the call is successful, Google Play games services returns a
object which asynchronously loads aPlayerStats
object. Use the methods of this object to retrieve data about the signed-in player's activities in your app.
Here's an example:
public void checkPlayerStats() { Games.getPlayerStatsClient(this, GoogleSignIn.getLastSignedInAccount(this)) .loadPlayerStats(true) .addOnCompleteListener(new OnCompleteListener<AnnotatedData<PlayerStats>>() { @Override public void onComplete(@NonNull Task<AnnotatedData<PlayerStats>> task) { if (task.isSuccessful()) { // Check for cached data. if (task.getResult().isStale()) { Log.d(TAG, "using cached data"); } PlayerStats stats = task.getResult().get(); if (stats != null) { Log.d(TAG, "Player stats loaded"); if (stats.getDaysSinceLastPlayed() > 7) { Log.d(TAG, "It's been longer than a week"); } if (stats.getNumberOfSessions() > 1000) { Log.d(TAG, "Veteran player"); } if (stats.getChurnProbability() == 1) { Log.d(TAG, "Player is at high risk of churn"); } } } else { int status = CommonStatusCodes.DEVELOPER_ERROR; if (task.getException() instanceof ApiException) { status = ((ApiException) task.getException()).getStatusCode(); } Log.d(TAG, "Failed to fetch Stats Data status: " + status + ": " + task.getException()); } } }); }
Tips for Using Player Stats data
The Play Stats API lets you easily identify various types of players, based on their engagement and spending behavior, and apply appropriate strategies to enhance their game experience.
The following table lists some example player segments and recommended engagement strategies:
Player Segment | Engagement Strategy |
Frequent players with a high number of sessions and good spend percentile, but have not played for the last week or more. |
Highly engaged players in a low spend percentile. |
High spending players showing signs of having peaked and starting to play less frequently. |
Players with very high or very low spend probability. |


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Buried Treasure on Campus? A closer look at the Overstone Library
Currently working at the University of Reading as Staff Engagement and Communications Officer, Jeremy Lelean previously worked as a dealer in antiquarian and collectable books. In today's blog, Jeremy takes a closer look at the Overstone Library, the foundation collection of the University Library.
I work in science communication, most recently with research into soil, and when looking at the Overstone Library I was struck by a certain similarity. Both are somewhat ignored but just as there is treasure in soil there is treasure in the Overstone Library. This is clearly seen in this stunning (and surely longest ever) illustration of Trojan's Column from Colonna di Trajano e di Antonio Pio (1770). Or more obviously valuable items like Jules Goury's Alhambra (1842-1845) or David Roberts' The Holy Land, Syria, Idumea, Arabia, Egypt, & Nubia. But, there is also a less obvious significance to the Overstone Library. I love books but when I say this, people often confuse this with liking literature. It is the books themselves that interest me: every library or collection is a treasure trove waiting to be discovered.
How the Overstone library was created can be clearly followed in the two bookplates seen in many of the volumes. Though fallen out of fashion now, bookplates were commonly used from the days of early printing into the mid twentieth century. We know, therefore that this library was collected by two people: that is John Ramsay McCulloch and, subsequent to his death, Samuel Jones Loyd, Baron Overstone. Using bookplates as a sign of ownership was important to the sort of collecting that led to the creation of these libraries in the nineteenth century. Having a library was a great sign of being solidly middle class, a notoriously important thing in Victorian England. Once one had made a fortune, showing one's wealth was important but also one's knowledge and culture. The books in the Overstone Library demonstrate this well but the significance is that it is still intact and all together.
Many of the books the library contains are not that remarkable and certainly none are very rare. There are many eighteenth and nineteenth century editions of books and poetry we could recognise today, as well as standards of the time that might have been forgotten like The Fables of Aesop or the Decameron (The Ten Days) by Giovanni Boccaccio. In my previous work as a dealer in antiquarian and collectible books I would often see odd volumes from such collections but never saw an intact library like this. Most of these libraries had been broken up post-First or Second World War (this library came to the University in 1920). So, to see such a collection as a whole tells us a lot about the aspirations of Overstone and the wider Victorian middle class.
More social history can be unearthed by looking at the books as objects rather than for what they contain. Until paper tax was abolished in 1846, books were the preserve of the wealthy and were sold as paper text blocks, without covers, so the owner would have them bound, if not uniformly, then sympathetically. This can be seen in these two French reference books (see above) showing Overstone's choice in binding and decoration. As well as this we can see the Victorians' love of decoration, for example, in the Decameron (see below). The gilt decoration on the cover is perhaps enough but, if it wasn't, open the book to see how it continues inside and the beautiful marbled endpapers. You may not agree with the Victorians' idea of taste but have to admire their commitment to it in all things, even their books.
So the next time you hear the word library, think less of a building or even a collection of books, but of treasure waiting to be discovered!
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My three year old daughter used to never be one to name things. She always is carrying around some sort of little stuffed animal or doll wherever she goes. Whenever a polite person in the grocery store stops and asks, "Well hello there, whats your Bear's name?" She would always look at them perplexed and answer "Bear" in a matter of fact 'of-course-his-name-is-Bear' type of way.
Aside from the hat, I've started 3 other new knitting projects! Another one for my daughter and two for me! Check back soon to see all the new pictures!


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Famed for his work with Peter Gabriel and King Crimson, bass virtuoso Tony Levin was born in Boston on June 6, 1946. At age ten, he began studying upright bass, also playing tuba in his high-school marching band and even forming his own barbershop quartet; as a member of a local youth orchestra, Levin additionally performed at the White House for President John F. Kennedy. After attending the Eastman School of Music, he appeared with the Rochester Philharmonic, but over time turned away from classical music to play rock and jazz, relocating to New York City in 1970 to join Aha!, ex-Mothers of Invention keyboardist Don Preston's band.
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A busy session career followed, with fluid, expressive work on classic LPs, including Lou Reed's Berlin, Kate & Anna McGarrigle's self-titled debut, and Paul Simon's Still Crazy After All These Years. After collaborating with Peter Gabriel on his eponymous 1977 debut, Levin joined the ex-Genesis frontman's touring unit, during which time he honed his skills on the Chapman Stick, a unique 10-stringed instrument in which the strings are not plucked but tapped, a process allowing the individual to play notes with both hands and create complete multi-part arrangements.
In 1978, Levin settled in Woodstock, NY, serving in the short-lived L'Image; a year later, he played on Robert Fripp's solo effort Exposure, soon thereafter agreeing to join the guitarist in new a incarnation of his groundbreaking progressive unit King Crimson, and remaining a member of the group for over two decades. (His tour experiences subsequently yielded a 1984 book of photographs, Road Photos.) While working on Gabriel's 1986 smash So, Levin developed Funk Fingers, essentially chopped-off drumsticks designed to hammer on the bass strings; he later sold Funk Fingers through his own Papa Bear Records label as well. Sessions with everyone from Robbie Robertson (his 1987 self-titled solo debut) to Laurie Anderson (1989's Strange Angels) to Yes (1991's Union) followed, and in 1996, Levin finally made his solo debut with World Diary. From the Caves of the Iron Mountain, recorded with bamboo flute master Steve Gorn and drummer Jerry Marotta, appeared a year later and in 1998, he formed Bruford Levin Upper Extremities (B.L.U.E.) with longtime King Crimson drummer Bill Bruford, guitarist David Torn, and trumpeter Chris Botti.
Waters of Eden, Levin's Narada label debut, followed in the spring of 2000. Pieces of the Sun was released in 2001 (an expanded edition came out a year later on Pony Canyon), with many of the same tracks also included on his 2002 record, Double Espresso. Prime Cuts, a compilation of his work on sessions led by other artists on the Magna Carta label during the '90s, was issued in 2005. A bona fide new solo effort, Resonator, followed the next year, for the first time featuring Levin as a singer/songwriter as well as a bassist.
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The Best Metal Album of Each Year Since 1970
Here is the best metal album of each year since 1970.
Heavy metal is over 50 years old, and it's flooring to look at how the genre has evolved since Black Sabbath released their debut album on Feb. 13 of 1970. Oh, and if you're wondering, yes, it was the ominous Friday the 13th.
While the Birmingham, England, group owned this new style, then dubbed 'downer rock,' it eventually caught fire at the tail of the decade (with the help of Judas Priest), smashing down the door as the decade turned over, owning the next 10 years with the emergence of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, the first wave of black metal, thrash and death metal's infancy.
The next decade, the 1990s, saw metal fall by the wayside in terms of commerciality, save for Pantera, who implemented a powerful new style, honing in on groove and a dominant lyrical style. It was also the most popular decade for the second wave of black metal and death metal, which began branching off into different factions (brutal, technical, progressive) quite early on.
READ MORE: The 'Big 4' Bands of 27 Rock + Metal Subgenres
The stylistic door was shattered with the arrival of the new millennium as melding genres became commonplace and metal furthered its descent into a never-ending well of subgenres and frustrated categorization. Technical prowess was generally the benchmark by which bands began to be judged as evident by our selections.
Sorting through all of the top albums of each year from nearly five decades of music was a chore (a welcome one) and after endless discussion we came away with the Best Metal Album of Each Year Since 1970.
The Best Metal Album of Each Year Since 1970
Gallery Credit: Loudwire Staff
The 60 Rock + Metal Songs With Over One Billion Spotify Streams
Gallery Credit: Joe DiVita
PLAYLIST: Early Thrash Metal (The '80s + '90s)
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Watching the news lately, as in the last several years, is like self-inflicting painful punishment. With the ten year anniversary of 9-11 just a few weeks away, I realize that in so many ways, the last decade has not held much to be glad for when it comes to the state of the world and the economy. The war in the Middle East drones on, costing more money each day than I can comprehend. Aside from the expense of having our troops over there, it seems as though there is little chance of ever resolving the conflict/issues. Closer to home, The Great Recession doesn't seem to be getting any better as reports on jobs and housing continue to indicate a slump, while costs of goods seem to be doing just the opposite. The federal deficit is too big for me to even wrap my head around, and those who were elected to run the country seem to have no better idea at how to fix things than I do. Now Standard & Poor's downgraded rating of the U.S. credit rating to a AA+ has caused the Down Jones to plummet.
And what's up with Mother Nature? The past year has seen severe weather, from deadly tornados that destroyed entire towns, to phenomenal flooding caused by unbelievable snowpack in the Western mountains, devastating heat waves, and of course there was the earthquake-induced tsunami that devastated Japan. We still don't really know the extent of radiation contamination from the damaged reactors, do we? Really? Maybe the Mayans were right afterall…you just never know.
Despite the depressing paragraphs above, I remain optimistic about one thing: the prospects of making Olive the Woolly Bugger, an animated film. This blog has been filled recently with several entries describing what I want to accomplish, and while I am no closer to attaining my goal, I am making progress: I've thought out what my pitch will be when I do get the attention of a movie industry professional willing to hear my ideas. My pitch is nothing too fancy, but it's honest, realistic and I hope, convincing. I just need to get it in front of the right person. And that is, I believe, going to be the biggest challenge.
While the internet is a tremendous resource for gathering information, it does not seem to provide what I really need:
(Admit it–you tried to click it, didn't you?) Yes, I need a listing of movie industry types with personal contact information: emails and phone numbers, please. For obvious reasons, celebrities and highly-sought-after entertainment industry professionals want to protect their privacy as much as is possible given their highly-visible public status. There are millions of people out there who would love to talk to these people so a fortress has been erected to keep out the masses, of which I am one.
So, how does one attempt to contact these people? Well, a few have Twitter accounts, but one never really knows who is operating those accounts. It's not likely that the stars themselves sit down daily and post their tweets, although Henry Winkler's Twitter account, @hwinkler4real, does seem as though it may be coming directly from Henry Winkler. I've tweeted him, but to no apparent avail. Yet. I remain hopeful. You just never know.
In addition to Henry Winkler, I'd like to establish contact with Tom Skerritt, Jimmy Kimmel, Liam Neeson, Jane Seymour, Michael Keaton, Lawrence Fishburne, Tom Selleck, Harrison Ford, Kevin Costner, Woody Harrelson, Jane Fonda, Robin Williams, Robert Redford and several other Hollywood actor types who have a passion for fly fishing. Why? Because that passion for fly fishing may make them sit up and take notice about a movie called Olive the Woolly Bugger.
Maybe they'll be interested in participating as voice actors. Maybe one of them would be interested in an Executive Producer role. Or maybe one or two or all of them will lend their support for such a film and their clout will open the doors of an animation studio. Maybe I can speak with the folks in Ted Turner's camp and Ted, with his well-documented passions for fly fishing and conservation, will agree to chip in a few million dollars (chump change for him) to help get the movie made.
All lofty goals, but you never know. You just never know. The passion that drives fly anglers, no matter who they are, is not to be underestimated. Especially when you factor in conservation, which really cannot be separated from fly fishing. Famous people lend their support to conservation issues because their notoriety can invoke change. Their status can get things done.
While I may sound like a dreamer, I firmly believe that one has to dream big or not dream at all. But I'm also a practical person– a realist. And the realistic voice in my head says to give up on trying to attract celebrities to champion Olive's cause. After the movie is made they'll go see it, and they'll take their kids or their grandkids, and then they'll sing their praises.
The practical me says that it might be easier to gain access to a screenwriter who will buy into my pitch, and their esteemed reputation will open doors at an animation studio. This level of dreaming seems entirely within the realms of possibility, and so while this is the angle I am currently working, I've not given up on the celebrity thing just yet.
Why, you ask, am I telling you this? You're just a regular person like me–not some Hollywood big shot, right? Well, right there you're possibly wrong. The internet has a nearly infinite reach. If everyone who reads this were to pass it along to another person, it could spread far and wide: it could go viral. Every blogger dreams of having an entry achieve viral status, and I came about as close to that as possible with a post on my other blog, The Unaccomplished Angler, titled Fly Fishing Needs Dirty Harry. I don't know if Clint Eastwood ever saw it, but he might have (it generated thousands of page views). The point is, once you hit the publish button on a blog, the content is launched into cyberspace and you never know who might read it. It might just be you, but it could be someone else. You just never know.


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Despite shutdown furloughs, AVMA and Rep. Schrader push ag secretary to reassess CVB workers as critical to public health.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack sent employees of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS) Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) responsible for the verification and release of animal vaccines back to work today. More than a week into the government shutdown that shuttered the doors of all "non-essential" federal offices, Vilsack deemed these CVB employees "excepted" from furlough in order to maintain public health Tuesday.
The CVB is solely responsible for verifying animal vaccines and releasing them into the marketplace. The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) warned lawmakers last week that that a prolonged shutdown could endanger herd health, food safety and public health. "Most food-producing companies only hold a one- or two-week inventory of major vaccines, meaning that they could soon run out of their supply if the CVB is unable to release new batches after a two-week period."
U.S. House of Representatives Veterinary Medicine Caucus member Rep. Kurt Schrader, D-Ore., expressed his concern for the limited vaccine supply as well. Schrader told dvm360 on Oct. 4 that approval of animal vaccines was critical. "We could end up with a huge, huge, foodborne illness situation," he says.
That same afternoon Schrader called Secretary Vilsack. "I'd like to think me and the AVMA pushed them to make a common-sense decision," Schrader says. He says it was a welcome victory amongst the shutdown stalemate.Last week, in an effort to end the shutdown, Schrader joined with a group of House legislators to support a bipartisan budget proposal. The proposal would eliminate the medical device tax from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in exchange for six months of government funding. "It's a good intermediate solution that both Republicans and Democrats support, so let's get on with it," Schrader says. "I think it's exactly what the AVMA wants."
Legislators are urging House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to let the House vote on the proposal. Schrader says he and congressional colleagues met earlier today and they believe there's an "opportunity" for bipartisan passage if put to a vote. Boehner still sides with conservative members of the House, including veterinary caucus member Ted Yoho, R-Fla., who favor a budget resolution tied to the delay or defunding of the Affordable Healthcare Act.
Schrader still hopes for a quick end to the shutdown. He says a prolonged shutdown will continue to cause problems for the veterinary health community. "If you want a Coggins test or a TB [bovine tuberculosis] test, it will be increasingly difficult," he says. The shutdown will also affect getting a loan processed to dealing with international quarantines.
Schrader is ready to secure a federal budget and more forward. "There are other things in the background starving for oxygen," he says. Sponsored by the Veterinary Medicine Caucus, the Veterinary Mobility Act to exempt veterinarians from federal restrictions on transporting controlled substances, and the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Enhancement Act, which would make VMLRP loan repayment awards tax-exempt, are still priorities. "Those things are still on our radar screen in a big way, but there's no oxygen in the room right now," Schrader says.
Rep. Yoho's press secretary has not responded to dvm360's requests to speak with the congressman.


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DBIx::Class::Manual::Example - Simple CD database example
This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up and testing a very basic CD database using SQLite, with DBIx::Class::Schema as the database frontend.
The database structure is based on the following rules:
An artist can have many cds, and each cd belongs to just one artist.
A cd can have many tracks, and each track belongs to just one cd.
The database is implemented with the following:
table 'artist' with columns: artistid, name
table 'cd' with columns: cdid, artistid, title, year
table 'track' with columns: trackid, cdid, title
Each of the table's first columns is the primary key; any subsequent keys are foreign keys.
You'll need to install DBIx::Class via CPAN, and you'll also need to install sqlite3 (not sqlite) if it's not already intalled.
The database/tables/data
Your distribution already comes with a pre-filled SQLite database examples/Schema/db/example.db. You can see it by e.g.
cpanm --look DBIx::Class
If for some reason the file is unreadable on your system, you can recreate it as follows:
cp -a <unpacked-DBIC-tarball>/examples/Schema dbicapp
cd dbicapp
rm db/example.db
sqlite3 db/example.db < db/example.sql
perl insertdb.pl
Testing the database
Enter the example Schema directory
cd <unpacked-DBIC-tarball>/examples/Schema
Run the script testdb.pl, which will test that the database has successfully been filled.
When this script is run, it should output the following:
Leave Me Alone
Smooth Criminal
Dirty Diana
get_tracks_by_artist(Michael Jackson):
Billie Jean (from the CD 'Thriller')
Beat It (from the CD 'Thriller')
Leave Me Alone (from the CD 'Bad')
Smooth Criminal (from the CD 'Bad')
Dirty Diana (from the CD 'Bad')
The Marshall Mathers LP has the track 'Stan'.
get_cds_by_artist(Michael Jackson):
get_artist_by_track(Dirty Diana):
Michael Jackson recorded the track 'Dirty Diana'.
get_artist_by_cd(The Marshall Mathers LP):
Eminem recorded the CD 'The Marshall Mathers LP'.
Discussion about the results
The data model defined in this example has an artist with multiple CDs, and a CD with multiple tracks; thus, it's simple to traverse from a track back to a CD, and from there back to an artist. This is demonstrated in the get_tracks_by_artist routine, where we easily walk from the individual track back to the title of the CD that the track came from ($track->cd->title).
Note also that in the get_tracks_by_cd and get_tracks_by_artist routines, the result set is called multiple times with the 'next' iterator. In contrast, get_cd_by_track uses the 'first' result set method, since only one CD is expected to have a specific track.
This example uses "load_namespaces" in DBIx::Class::Schema to load in the appropriate Result classes from the MyApp::Schema::Result
namespace, and any required ResultSet classes from the MyApp::Schema::ResultSet
namespace (although we did not add, nor needed any such classes in this example).
Check the list of additional DBIC resources.
This module is free software copyright by the DBIx::Class (DBIC) authors. You can redistribute it and/or modify it under the same terms as the DBIx::Class library.


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12 hazelnuts
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup milk
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Canola oil for deep-frying
2 oz. milk chocolate, cut into 12 chunks
Confectioners' sugar for dusting
Position a rack in the middle of an oven and preheat to 325°F. Spread the hazelnuts in a single layer in a small baking pan and toast in the oven, stirring once or twice, until fragrant, the color deepens, and the skins begin to crack and loosen, about 10 minutes. Transfer the nuts to a towel and rub firmly to remove the skins. Not all of the skins will come off. Set the nuts aside to cool.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and granulated sugar until thick and creamy. Beat in the milk and melted butter until combined. Pour the liquid ingredients over the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon just until blended.
Pour the oil to a depth of 3 inches into a deep, heavy fry pan and heat to 370°F on a deep-frying thermometer. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set it next to the stove.
When the oil is ready, scoop up 1 rounded tablespoonful of the dough and press a piece of the chocolate and a hazelnut into the center. Then, with a second spoon, shape the dough over the filling to enclose it completely. Gently push the dough off the spoon into the hot oil, being careful it doesn't splash. Repeat to make a few more fritters, but do not crowd the pan. Fry the fritters, turning them once, until nicely browned, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fritters to the prepared sheet to drain. Shape and fry the remaining fritters in the same way.
Transfer the fritters to a platter. Using a fine-mesh sieve, dust them generously with confectioners' sugar. Serve warm.
Makes 12 fritters.
Source: Williams-Sonoma
Date: January 25, 2013


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Plants are a significant reason for poisoning in youngsters beneath the age of 6 years. N-fixation of selected green manure plants in an organic crop rotation. These annual or perennial plants carry out when they receive at least 4-6 hours of direct daylight (in fact, the more the merrier). That is until Carlos Magdalena ( the person who saved the rarest water lily from extinction ) received his palms on the plants. The snake plant has robust leaves that can tolerate low light (though it'll thrive most in medium or vivid gentle).
Use the shape under to go looking or browse for plants. The docking algorithm PLANTS is predicated on a class of stochastic optimization algorithms known as ant colony optimization (ACO). For a slow growing, flightless parrot, evidently it only makes sense to breed when food is that this meals supply is plentiful. Nonetheless, these organisms are nonetheless often considered plants, notably in common contexts.
This can be a poorly understood group of plants and there may be at all times a chance that more species await discovery. Despite how delicate they appear, these plants specialize in growing submersed on rocks in waterfalls, rapids, and different fast flowing bodies of water. Notes: Water your Peace Lily when the soil is dry 2†deep. Situated simply east of the little town of Tekoa, Washington the land that surrounds our facility is named "the Palouse", which is understood for its growing potential.
Shock, delight, and support your youngsters' studying with the Plants Handbook: it is filled with interplay hints and insider intelligence. Pollen is needed for plants to supply seeds. Vascular – These plants have particular tissues that help to maneuver materials resembling water by way of the plant. From our straightforward care, tall deep green colored stems to fantastically on-development lighter and smaller jade hue plants, we have the perfectly sized faux plant to seamlessly add freshness and convey life into your private home's inside décor, with out getting your arms dirty.
Satch suggests pondering of soil like a dry sponge—it repels water at first reasonably than instantly absorbing it. "In case you've ever watered a plant, and the water instantly got here by way of the bottom, then you have not watered that plant. The first seed plants, pteridosperms (seed ferns), now extinct, appeared in the Devonian and diversified through the Carboniferous.