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Myocardial infarction
A heart attack (myocardial infarction or MI) is a serious medical emergency in which the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot.
Read about symptoms of a heart attacks, including chest pain, shortness of breath, feeling and being sick, and anxiety
Heart attacks are caused by the blood supply to the heart being suddenly interrupted, usually by a blood clot
If a heart attack is suspected, you should be admitted to hospital immediately. You will usually be admitted to an acute cardiac care unit (ACCU) so the diagnosis can be confirmed and treatment begin.
Read about treating a heart attacks, including an ST segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
Read about complications of a heart attack. Complications of a heart attack can vary widely, from mild to life threatening.
Read about recovering from a heart attack. Recovery can take several months, and it's very important not to rush your rehabilitation
Making lifestyle changes is the most effective way to prevent having a heart attack (or having another heart attack).
Mike Smith has had three heart attacks. As he nears 60 and enjoys life to the full, he explains how the attacks affected him.
After a heart attack Debbie Siddons was too scared to pick up her 18-month-old baby. Rehabilitation helped her move on.
Following a heart attack, a quick diagnosis and emergency treatment saved Lynn Connors life.
Doctor enquires about breathing because patients often exhibit respiratory issues to the point of passing out. Doctor immediately recommends an EcG. Through the EcG, one determine the positioning of the ischemia, the degree of heart muscle involved in the ischemia.
Infarct is an ischemic necrosis of the myocardis, which comes as a consequence of the acute insufficiency of the coronary arteries. This comes as a consequence of the obstruction of coronary muscle blood vessels by a thrombus.
The most common symptom is chest pain or discomfort that may travel into the shoulder, arm, back, neck, or jaw. Often it is in the center or left side of the chest and lasts for more than a few minutes.
Complications that might occur are: cardiogenic shock; progressive cardiogenic shock; septal rupture, rhythm disruptions; pericarditis, thromboembolism, left ventricle aneurysm.
Some of the risk factors of myocardial infarction include: hypertonic disease, disruptions in the metabolism of lipids, obesity, inherited hypercholesterolemia, biliary problems, age (above 50 years old), etc.
Pre-hospital treatment is very important, due to its crucial involvement in preserving and potentially saving the patient's life. Aiding and transporting the patient to the hospital immediately hold primary importance in saving the patient's life.


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Ear Cleaning
- Ear cleaning can help treat or prevent ear problems.
- Follow your veterinarian's recommendations closely.
- Always put health and safety first. If the procedure seems dangerous to you or very painful for your pet, stop and consult your veterinarian.
The Basics
Ear cleaning can help treat or prevent ear problems. Some pets are prone to ear problems and may need regular ear cleanings between veterinary visits. Ear cleaning can help remove dirt and wax that can prevent medications from reaching inflamed areas. It can also get rid of allergens and microbes that may contribute to inflammation or infection.
Ear cleaning can be relatively easy, as long as you follow a few simple guidelines. The most important guideline is to always put health and safety first. If, for any reason, your pet becomes so agitated that you feel you are at risk of being bitten or scratched, stop. If the procedure seems excessively painful for your pet, stop and get your veterinarian's advice.
Follow Recommendations
The ear is a very delicate structure. It is very important to closely follow your veterinarian's recommendations regarding ear cleanings. Treating too frequently or too aggressively can make the problem worse, not better. Sensitive, already inflamed parts of the ear can be damaged. Because some ear washes contain chemicals and drying agents, it is important to use only products recommended by a veterinarian.
What You Need
- Old clothes
- Safe, easy-to-clean work area (e.g., tile or linoleum floor, water-resistant walls)
- Towel
- Nonirritating ear wash or rinse recommended by your veterinarian
- Cotton balls or tissues
There are several techniques for home ear cleaning. The simplest one is described here.
- Choose a space that's easy to clean (e.g., bathroom, laundry room, shower stall), or take your pet outside. Ear cleaning can be messy.
- Wear old clothes and keep a towel handy.
- If necessary, gently restrain your pet (see Restraining Your Pet, below). You may need a helper.
- Hold the ear solution bottle just over the opening of the affected ear and gently squeeze the prescribed amount of solution into the ear. Do not squeeze the bottle too hard, as a powerful stream can irritate tender, inflamed ear structures. Note: If an ear medication requires refrigeration, do not store it at room temperature; however, allow it to reach room temperature before use to make it more comfortable for your pet.
- Fold the earflap down against your pet's head and try to prevent your pet from shaking his or her head too much. Gently massage the very base of the ear to distribute the solution as far as possible into the ear canal. Ask your veterinarian to demonstrate this massage.
- Keep the solution in the ear for the prescribed amount of time.
- Allow your pet to shake his or her head to remove some of the solution. (This is the messy part.)
- Use cotton balls or tissues to gently wipe away any discharge, loosened debris, and remaining liquid from the earflap, side of the neck, hair below the ear, and opening of the ear canal. Cotton swabs should not be used because a sudden shake of the head or slip of the hand could result in a cotton swab puncturing the delicate eardrum or pushing debris inside the inner ear canal.
Signs of Ear Trouble
- Odor
- Scratching/rubbing at ears or side of head
- Discharge
- Debris
- Shaking/tilting of the head
- Pain
- Head shyness (not wanting the head or ears to be touched)
- Irritability
Restraining Your Pet
Although some pets are willing to sit or lie quietly while you clean their ears, most object, at least at first. Here are some tips on how to keep your pet from wiggling while you work:
- Place your pet on a stable work surface that you can stand next to, and allow him or her to lie down, either in an upright "sphinx" position or flat on his or her side. While standing next to your pet, put the arm you will use to treat the ear over your pet's shoulders, and use your upper arm and elbow to press your pet against your torso to help keep him or her still. You can wrap your other arm under or over your pet's neck to hold the ear open and earflap back. If necessary, move to your pet's other side or turn your pet around to treat the other ear.
- If you don't have a high work surface, you can use the same method while seated on the floor, either holding the front of your pet's body partially against your body or on your lap. If you have a large dog, you can stand behind him or her and have him or her sit back against your legs. Sometimes it helps to back the pet into a corner.
- Small dogs and cats can be wrapped in a large towel and held against your body, leaving only the head free. Be sure not to wrap your small pet too tightly.
- If your pet struggles, talk to him or her calmly. Stop if he or she becomes extremely agitated. Massaging the base of the ears (unless they are painful) should feel good to the pet and may help calm him or her enough that you can resume treatment.
- Be sure to reward good behavior.


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I have a nice big closet that I keep most of my crafting supplies in (this does not include my sewing supplies, that would have to be one massive closet).
I had shoved a big old hand me down armoire in there and packed it up FULL of supplies. I used bins from another thing I had and then whatever other boxes and and small organizing tools I had on hand to try to keep things in order.
And it was always relatively orderly. The big pain in the butt was that the doors made it very awkward to move around in there.
Especially with all the stuff I had on the floor just opposite the armoire~
So, I found some cubbies on sale at a liquidation store and bought two sets! 1 has 6 cubbies and the other one has 9. I thought that surely to goodness I should be able to fit all of my stuff into 15 cubbies!
The photo above was mid chaos. I had to take everything out of the armoire to get it out of the closet so that I could put the new shelving into the closet. This was about the point when I decided that I'm not allowed to purchase any new crafting supplies for awhile~
But in the end, the chaos was worth it....
The choir of angels sing! Ahhhh! So much better!
I will admit that I still have some work to do. Some drawers look like this:
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A little bit of everything (cross stitching patterns, hand made paper beads, tacks, pipe cleaners, pencil crayons, punches, brayer, etc, etc, etc.) |
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So which one are you doing this year? Organizing or exercising? Leave a comment below~


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Friday, May 1
felt bon bon ring tutorial
yesterday i went up to salt lake to the ABC channel 4 studios and filmed a live segment for the Good Things Utah show. first time ever on tv and let me tell you it was totally cool! (but it still stressed me out...)
i went into the green room to wait until it was time for me to set up. there on the wall was the 10 foot poster with the Lost cast. i set up a table with beautiful wool beads and little dishes of supplies with all the steps ready to show the felt bead rings from my book. i had only just got a mike on and stepped behind the table when the camera man said '10 seconds and you're live' i thought ok, here it goes.
i decided to post a tutorial here so you can make one of the felt bon bon rings from the show for yourself.
i love working with wool felt. it seems i always have a stack of felt scraps stacked on my desk next to a pretty tin filled with wool beads. i guess it isn't much of a surprise then that one day while playing around i made one of these bon bon rings. my first one looked so much like a little jello mold i had to laugh.
it was so satisfying to cut apart the wool balls i started adding felt, beads, ric rac, trim and vintage millinery flowers to my collection of little candy rings and they all ended up in my book pretty little felts.
the first step is to cut the wool bead in half with a pair of sharp scissors. i love the colors and selection of wool beads from Ornamentea. the ones i have used here are the 2 cm size.
lay your circle template over the wool bead to choose the size then trace the circle onto the back of a piece of felt with a pencil or a water soluable marker. (mark be gone is a good one)
cut around the circle with a pair of scalloped or zig zag scissors lining up the points with the edge of the circle. glue the half bead on the right side of the scallop circle using tacky glue and let dry.
gather together some ric rac, tiny beads, sequins, embroidery floss, and any other pretty embellishments you would like to use and sew or glue them onto your wool bead.
after decorating you felt bon bon use E600 to adhere the felt to a ring blank and let it dry.
here are some variations i have made. those fancy sew on gems were on an old hat i bought.
here is my little bon bon ring ready to be mailed to a friend tucked in tiny paper mache box and surrounded by a nest of crepe paper.
with a couple of flowers tied to the top it makes a lovely gift. enjoy, julie
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- These Drawer Dividers are the perfect and easiest solution to better organize your kitchen, bathroom or bedroom drawers. Every item in your home will be organized in its place, so you can easily find them in seconds.
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…the weird turn pro. So sayeth'd one of the masters, and this July we'll be treated to "Gonzo: The Life and Work Of Hunter S. Thompson":
From Oscar-wining director Alex Gibney and producer Graydon Carter comes a probing look into the uncanny life of national treasure and gonzo journalism inventor Dr. Hunter S. Thompson. A fast moving, wildly entertaining documentary with an iconic soundtrack, the film addresses the major touchstones in Thompson's life-his intense and ill fated relationship with the Hell's Angels, his near-successful bid for the office of sheriff in Aspen in 1970, the notorious story behind the landmark Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, his deep involvement in Senator George McGovern's 1972 presidential campaign, and much more. Narrated by Johnny Depp.
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Merlin's weekly podcast with Dan Benjamin. We talk about creativity, independence, and making things you love.
Merlin's weekly podcast with Dan Benjamin. We talk about creativity, independence, and making things you love.
"What's 43 Folders?"
43Folders.com is Merlin Mann's website about finding the time and attention to do your best creative work.
Tracking Down the "Embarrassing Memory" Noise
Merlin Mann | Jul 23 2008
Compelled to Blurt... | Ask Metafilter Like a lot of people in this Ask Metafilter thread, I thought I was the only person in the universe who made an unconscious little noise when remembering something stupid I did or said. For context, my tic (which can also be heard when someone near me does something dumb) sounds a little like the noise Leo Bloom makes after he falls on his keys (00:34). "Ooooooom...." The Question to YouAnyone else do this? Anybody out there qualified to talk about the psychology or neuroscience behind this apparent phenomenon? I'll bet there's a cool, scientific name for it. POSTED IN:
About MerlinBio Merlin Mann is an independent writer, speaker, and broadcaster. He's best known for being the guy who created the website you're reading right now. He lives in San Francisco, does lots of public speaking, and helps make cool things like You Look Nice Today, Back to Work, and Kung Fu Grippe. Also? He's writing this book, he lives with this face, he suffers from this hair, he answers these questions, and he's had this life. So far. Merlin's favorite thing he's written in the past few years is an essay entitled, "Cranking." |
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News that Kid Icarus: Uprising will feature both local and online multiplayer was followed up with this video showing the game's online play in action.
The gameplay looks like free-roaming third-person shooter with wings and some fancy weapons. Players seem to team up, light versus dark, in this video. Though there's also a free-for-all Battle Royale mode.
Kid Icarus: Uprising is due out on North American 3DS on March 23.
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Harry Potter de regresso
Sete anos após ter sido publicado o último livro de Harry Potter, J.K. Rowling lança um conto da saga.
O conto passa-se depois do final de "Deathly Hallows", e o título é "Dumbledore's Army Reunites". A história é contada na perspetiva da jornalista do Daily Prophet, Rita Skeeter, e fala da ida de Harry Potter e dos seus filhos pequenos James e Albus Potter, à final da Quidditch World Cup. Outras personagens como Hermione, Ron e Neville também entram na história.
A autora publicou tudo no site pottermore, por isso, leiam em baixo:
Dumbledore's Army Reunites at Quidditch World Cup Final
By the Daily Prophet's Gossip Correspondent, Rita Skeeter
There are celebrities – and then there are celebrities. We've seen many a famous face from the wizarding world grace the stands here in the Patagonian Desert – Ministers and Presidents, Celestina Warbeck, controversial American wizarding band The Bent-Winged Snitches – all have caused flurries of excitement, with crowd members scrambling for autographs and even casting Bridging Charms to reach the VIP boxes over the heads of the crowd.
But when word swept the campsite and stadium that a certain gang of infamous wizards (no longer the fresh-faced teenagers they were in their heyday, but nevertheless recognisable) had arrived for the final, excitement was beyond anything yet seen. As the crowd stampeded, tents were flattened and small children mown down. Fans from all corners of the globe stormed towards the area where members of Dumbledore's Army were rumoured to have been sighted, desperate above all else for a glimpse of the man they still call the Chosen One.
The Potter family and the rest of Dumbledore's Army have been given accommodation in the VIP section of the campsite, which is protected by heavy charms and patrolled by Security Warlocks. Their presence has ensured large crowds along the cordoned area, all hoping for a glimpse of their heroes. At 3pm today they got their wish when, to the accompaniment of loud screams, Potter took his young sons James and Albus to visit the players' compound, where he introduced them to Bulgarian Seeker Viktor Krum.
About to turn 34, there are a couple of threads of silver in the famous Auror's black hair, but he continues to wear the distinctive round glasses that some might say are better suited to a style-deficient twelve-year-old. The famous lightning scar has company: Potter is sporting a nasty cut over his right cheekbone. Requests for information as to its provenance merely produced the usual response from the Ministry of Magic: 'We do not comment on the top secret work of the Auror department, as we have told you no less than 514 times, Ms. Skeeter.' So what are they hiding? Is the Chosen One embroiled in fresh mysteries that will one day explode upon us all, plunging us into a new age of terror and mayhem?
Or does his injury have a more humble origin, one that Potter is desperate to hide? Has his wife perhaps cursed him? Are cracks beginning to show in a union that the Potters are determined to promote as happy? Should we read anything into the fact that his wife Ginevra has been perfectly happy to leave her husband and children behind in London whilst reporting on this tournament? The jury is out on whether she really had the talent or experience to be sent to the Quidditch World Cup (jury's back in – no!!!) but let's face it, when your last name is Potter, doors open, international sporting bodies bow and scrape, and Daily Prophet editors hand you plum assignments.
As their devoted fans and followers will remember, Potter and Krum competed against each other in the controversial Triwizard Tournament, but apparently there are no hard feelings, as they embraced upon meeting (what really happened in that maze? Speculation is unlikely to be quelled by the warmth of their greeting). After half an hour's chat, Potter and his sons returned to the campsite where they socialised with the rest of Dumbledore's Army until the small hours.
In the next tent are Potter's two closest associates, the ones who know everything about him and yet have always refused to talk to the press. Are they afraid of him, or is it their own secrets they are afraid will leak out, tarnishing the myth of He Who Could Not Be Named's defeat? Now married, Ronald Weasley and Hermione Granger were with Potter almost every step of the way. Like the rest of Dumbledore's Army, they fought in the Battle of Hogwarts and no doubt deserve the plaudits and awards for bravery heaped upon them by a grateful wizarding world.
In the immediate aftermath of the battle Weasley, whose famous ginger hair appears to be thinning slightly, entered into employment with the Ministry of Magic alongside Potter, but left only two years later to co-manage the highly successful wizarding joke emporium Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes. Was he, as he stated at the time, 'delighted to assist my brother George with a business I've always loved'? Or had he had his fill of standing in Potter's shadow? Was the work of the Auror Department too much for a man who has admitted that the destruction of He Who Could Not Be Named's Horcruxes 'took its toll' on him? He shows no obvious signs of mental illness from a distance, but the public is not allowed close enough to make a proper assessment. Is this suspicious?
Hermione Granger, of course, was always the femme fatale of the group. Press reports of the time revealed that as a teenager she toyed with the young Potter's affections before being seduced away by the muscular Viktor Krum, finally settling for Potter's faithful sidekick. After a meteoric rise to Deputy Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, she is now tipped to go even higher within the Ministry, and is also mother to son, Hugo, and daughter, Rose. Does Hermione Granger prove that a witch really can have it all? (No – look at her hair.)
Then there are those members of Dumbledore's Army who receive slightly less publicity than Potter, Weasley and Granger (are they resentful? Almost certainly). Neville Longbottom, now a popular Herbology teacher at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, is here in Patagonia with his wife Hannah. Until recently the pair lived above the Leaky Cauldron in London, but rumour has it that Hannah has not only retrained as a Healer, but is applying for the job of Matron at Hogwarts. Idle gossip suggests that she and her husband both enjoy a little more Ogden's Old Firewhisky than most of us would expect from custodians of our children, but no doubt we all wish her the best of luck with her application.
Last of the ringleaders of Dumbledore's Army is, of course, Luna Lovegood (now married to Rolf Scamander, swarthy grandson of celebrated Magizoologist Newt). Still delightfully eccentric, Luna has been sweeping around the VIP section in robes composed of the flags of all sixteen qualifying countries. Her twin sons are 'at home with grandpa'. Is this a euphemism for 'too disturbed to be seen in public'? Surely only the unkindest would suggest so.
Sundry other members of the Army are here, but it is on these six that most interest is focused. Wherever there is a red head one may make an educated guess that it belongs to a Weasley, but it is difficult to tell whether it is George (wealthy co-manager of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes), Charlie (dragon wrangler, still unmarried – why?) or Percy (Head of the Department of Magical Transportation – it's his fault if the Floo Network's too busy!). The only one who is easy to recognise is Bill who, poor man, is grievously scarred from an encounter with a werewolf and yet somehow (enchantment? Love potion? Blackmail? Kidnap?) married the undeniably beautiful (though doubtless empty-headed) Fleur Delacour.
Word is that we shall see these and other members of Dumbledore's Army in the VIP boxes at the final, adding to the glitz and razzmatazz of a gala occasion. Let us hope that the behaviour of two of their younger hangers-on does not embarrass them, heaping shame on those who have previously brought honour to the name of wizard.
One always hesitates to invade the privacy of young people, but the fact is that anyone closely connected with Harry Potter reaps the benefits and must pay the penalty of public interest. No doubt Potter will be distressed to know that his sixteen-year-old godson Teddy Lupin – a lanky half-werewolf with bright blue hair – has been behaving in a way unbefitting of wizarding royalty since arriving on the VIP campsite. It might be asking too much that the always-busy Potter keep a tighter rein on this wild boy, who was entrusted to his care by his dying parents, but one shudders to think what will become of Master Lupin without urgent intervention. Meanwhile, Mr and Mrs Bill Weasley might like to know that their beautiful, blonde daughter Victoire seems to be attracted to any dark corner where Master Lupin happens to be lurking. The good news is both of them seem to have invented a method of breathing through their ears. I can think of no other reason how they have survived such prolonged periods of what, in my young day, was called 'snogging.'
But let us not be severe. Harry Potter and his cohorts never claimed to be perfect! And for those who want to know exactly how imperfect they are, my new biography: Dumbledore's Army: The Dark Side of the Demob will be available from Flourish and Blotts on July 31st.
Harry Potter de regresso
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The Basket
Amy Lowell
The inkstand is full of ink, and the paper lies white and unspotted,
in the round of light thrown by a candle. Puffs of darkness sweep into
the corners, and keep rolling through the room behind his chair. The air
is silver and pearl, for the
is liquid with moonlight.
See how the roof glitters, like ice!
Over there, a slice of yellow cuts into the silver-blue, and beside it stand
two geraniums, purple because the light is silver-blue, to-night.
See! She is coming, the young woman with the bright hair.
She swings a basket as she walks, which she places on the sill,
between the geranium stalks. He laughs, and crumples his paper
as he leans forward to look. "The Basket Filled with Moonlight",
what a title for a book!
The bellying clouds swing over the housetops.
He has forgotten the woman in the room with the geraniums. He is beating
his brain, and in his eardrums hammers his heavy pulse. She sits
on the window-sill, with the basket in her lap. And tap! She cracks a nut.
And tap! Another. Tap! Tap! Tap! The shells ricochet upon the roof,
and get into the gutters, and bounce over the edge and disappear.
"It is very queer," thinks Peter, "the basket was empty, I'm sure.
How could nuts appear from the atmosphere?"
The silver-blue moonlight makes the geraniums purple, and the roof glitters
like ice.
Five o'clock. The geraniums are very gay in their crimson array.
The bellying clouds swing over the housetops, and over the roofs goes Peter
to pay his morning's work with a
"Annette, it is I. Have you finished? Can I come?"
Peter jumps through the window.
"Dear, are you alone?"
"Look, Peter, the dome of the tabernacle is done. This gold thread
is so very high, I am glad it is
, a starry sky would have
seen me bankrupt. Sit down, now tell me, is your story going well?"
The golden dome glittered in the orange of the setting sun. On the walls,
at intervals, hung altar-cloths and chasubles, and copes, and stoles,
and coffin palls. All stiff with rich embroidery, and stitched with
so much artistry, they seemed like spun and woven gems, or flower-buds
new-opened on their stems.
Annette looked at the geraniums, very red against the blue sky.
"No matter how I try, I cannot find any thread of such a red.
My bleeding hearts drip stuff muddy in comparison. Heigh-ho! See my little
pecking dove? I'm in
with my own temple. Only that halo's wrong.
The colour's too strong, or not strong enough. I don't know. My eyes
are tired. Oh, Peter, don't be so rough; it is valuable. I won't do
any more. I promise. You tyrannise, Dear, that's enough. Now sit down
and amuse me while I rest."
The shadows of the geraniums creep over the floor, and begin to climb
the opposite wall.
Peter watches her, fluid with fatigue, floating, and drifting,
and undulant in the orange glow. His senses flow towards her,
where she lies supine and dreaming. Seeming drowned in a golden halo.
The pungent smell of the geraniums is hard to bear.
He pushes against her knees, and brushes his lips across her languid hands.
His lips are hot and speechless. He woos her, quivering, and the room
is filled with shadows, for the sun has set. But she only understands
the ways of a needle through delicate stuffs, and the shock of one colour
on another. She does not see that this is the same, and querulously murmurs his name.
"Peter, I don't want it. I am tired."
And he, the undesired, burns and is consumed.
There is a crescent
on the rim of the sky.
"Go home, now, Peter. To-night is full moon. I must be alone."
"How soon the moon is full again! Annette, let me stay. Indeed, Dear Love,
I shall not go away. My
, but you keep me starved! You write
`No Entrance Here', over all the doors. Is it not strange, my Dear,
that loving, yet you deny me entrance everywhere. Would
strike you blind, or, hating bonds as you do, why should I be denied
the rights of loving if I leave you free? You want the whole of me,
you pick my brains to rest you, but you give me not one heart-beat.
Oh, forgive me, Sweet! I suffer in my loving, and you know it. I cannot
feed my life on being a poet. Let me stay."
"As you please, poor Peter, but it will hurt me if you do. It will
crush your heart and squeeze the love out."
He answered gruffly, "I know what I'm about."
"Only remember one thing from to-night. My work is taxing and I must
have sight! I MUST!"
The clear moon looks in between the geraniums. On the wall,
the shadow of the man is divided from the shadow of the woman
by a silver thread.
They are eyes, hundreds of eyes, round like marbles! Unwinking, for there
are no lids. Blue, black, gray, and hazel, and the irises are cased
in the whites, and they glitter and spark under the moon. The basket
is heaped with human eyes. She cracks off the whites and throws them away.
They ricochet upon the roof, and get into the gutters, and bounce
over the edge and disappear. But she is here, quietly sitting
on the window-sill, eating human eyes.
The silver-blue moonlight makes the geraniums purple, and the roof shines
like ice.
How hot the sheets are! His skin is tormented with pricks,
and over him sticks, and never moves, an eye. It lights the sky with blood,
and drips blood. And the drops sizzle on his bare skin, and he smells them
burning in, and branding his body with the name "Annette".
The blood-red sky is outside his window now. Is it blood or fire?
Merciful God! Fire! And his heart wrenches and pounds "Annette!"
The lead of the roof is scorching, he ricochets, gets to the edge,
bounces over and disappears.
The bellying clouds are red as they swing over the housetops.
The air is of silver and pearl, for the night is liquid with moonlight.
How the ruin glistens, like a palace of ice! Only two black holes swallow
the brilliance of the moon. Deflowered windows, sockets without sight.
A man stands before the house. He sees the silver-blue moonlight,
and set in it, over his head, staring and flickering, eyes of geranium red.
poems by Amy Lowell


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South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Polygraph Examiners Act
SECTION 40-53-10. Short title.
This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the Polygraph Examiners Act.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.51; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-20. Declaration of purpose; construction.
It is the purpose of this chapter to regulate all persons who purport to be able to detect deception or to verify truth of statements through the use of instrumentation such as lie detectors, polygraphs, deceptographs, and similar or related devices and instruments without regard to the nomenclature applied thereto. This chapter shall be liberally construed to apply to all such persons and instruments.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.52; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-30. Definitions.
In this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
(1) "Internship" means the study of polygraph examinations and of the administration of polygraph examinations by a trainee under the personal supervision and control of a polygraph examiner in accordance with a course of study prescribed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division at the commencement of internship;
(2) "Person" means any natural person, firm, association, copartnership, or corporation;
(3) "Polygraph examiner" means any person who purports to be able to detect deception or verify truth of statements through instrumentation or the use of a mechanical device;
(4) "The Division" means the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division;
(5) "Active Investigative Experience" means experience as a detective or an investigator where the act of interrogation or debriefing is practiced on a case-by-case basis.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.53; 1972 (57) 2724; 1985 Act No. 99 Section 2.
SECTION 40-53-40. Minimum requirements for instruments.
Any instrument used to test or question individuals for the purpose of detecting deception or verifying truth of statements shall record visually, permanently and simultaneously: (1) the subject's cardiovascular pattern and (2) respiratory pattern. Patterns of other physiological changes in addition to (1) and (2) may also be recorded. The use of any instrument or device to detect deception or to verify truth of statements which does not meet these minimum instrumentation requirements is hereby prohibited and the operation or use of such equipment shall be subject to penalties and may be enjoined in the manner hereinafter provided.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.54; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-50. Division to issue regulations and prescribe forms; disposition of fees.
(a) The Division shall issue regulations not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter for the administration and enforcement of this chapter and shall prescribe forms which shall be issued in connection therewith.
(b) All fees collected under the provisions of this chapter shall be paid to the Treasurer of the State of South Carolina.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.55; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-60. License required.
It shall be unlawful for any person, including a city, county or State employee, to administer polygraph or other examinations utilizing instrumentation for the purpose of detecting deception or verifying truth of statements or to attempt to hold himself out as a polygraph examiner or to refer to himself by any other title which would indicate or which is intended to indicate or calculated to mislead members of the public into believing that he is qualified to apply instrumentation to detect deception or to verify truth of statements without first securing a license as herein provided.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.56; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-70. Qualifications of licensees.
A person is qualified to receive a license as an examiner if he:
(1) is at least twenty-one years of age;
(2) is a citizen of the United States;
(3) establishes that he is a person of honesty, truthfulness, integrity, and moral fitness;
(4) has not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
(5) holds a baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers or is a graduate of an accredited high school and has five consecutive years of active investigative experience immediately preceding his application;
(6) is a graduate of a polygraph examiners' course approved by the division and satisfactorily has completed not less than six months of internship training. However, if the applicant is not a graduate of an approved polygraph examiners' course, satisfactory completion of not less than twelve months of internship training may satisfy this item;
(7) has passed an examination conducted by the division or under its supervision to determine his competency to obtain a license to practice as an examiner;
(8) before the issuance of a license, furnishes to the division evidence of a surety bond, insurance policy, or other surety acceptable to the division. The surety bond, insurance policy, or other surety acceptable to the division must be five thousand dollars and conditioned that the obligor will pay to the extent of the face amount of the surety bond, insurance policy, or other surety acceptable to the division judgments which may be recovered against the licensee by reason of wrongful or illegal acts committed by him in the course of his examinations. To retain licensure a surety bond, insurance policy, or other surety acceptable to the division must be maintained, and a change in coverage must be reported to the division within thirty days.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.57; 1972 (57) 2724; 1991 Act No. 152, Section 1.
SECTION 40-53-80. Licensing of persons practicing as polygraph examiners on July 7, 1972.
On July 7, 1972, any person who is actually engaged in the occupation, business, or profession of a polygraph examiner and who is using for that purpose the instrumentation prescribed in Section 40-53-30 shall, upon application within ninety days after July 7, 1972 and payment of the required license fee, be issued a polygraph examiner's license which shall be effective no longer than one year from date of issuance, provided, however, that the Division may require such applicant to submit satisfactory proof that he is so engaged. The applicant must also satisfy the requirements of Section 40-53-70(a), (d) and (h).
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.58; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-90. Application for license.
Applications for original licenses shall be made to the Division in writing under oath on forms prescribed by the Division and shall be accompanied by the required fee, which is not refundable. Any such application shall require such information as in the judgment of the Division will enable it to pass on the qualifications of the applicant for a license.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.59; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-100. Nonresident applicants.
(a) Each nonresident applicant for an original license or a renewal license shall file with the Division an irrevocable consent that actions against such applicant may be filed in any appropriate court of any county of this State in which the plaintiff resides or in which some part of the transaction occurred out of which the alleged cause of action arose and that process on any such action may be served on the applicant by leaving two copies thereof with the Division. Such consent shall stipulate and agree that such service shall be valid and binding for all purposes. The Division shall send one copy of the process to the applicant at the address shown on the records of the applicant by registered or certified mail.
(b) Nonresident applicants must satisfy the requirements of Section 40-51-70.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.60; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-110. Licensing of person licensed under laws of another state or territory.
An applicant who is a polygraph examiner licensed under the laws of another state or territory of the United States may be issued a license without examination by the Division, in its discretion, upon payment of a fee of fifty dollars and the production of satisfactory proof that:
(a) He is at least twenty-one years of age;
(b) He is a citizen of the United States;
(c) He is of good moral character;
(d) The requirements for licensing of polygraph examiner in such particular state or territory of the United States were at the date of the applicant's licensing therein substantially equivalent to the requirements now in force in this State;
(e) The applicant had lawfully engaged in the administration of polygraph examinations under the laws of such state or territory for at least two years prior to his application for license hereunder;
(f) Such other state or territory grants similar reciprocity to license holders of this State; and
(g) He has complied with Section 40-53-100.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.61; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-120. Internship license.
(a) Upon approval by the Division, it shall issue an internship license to a trainee provided he applies for such license and pays the required fee within ten days prior to the commencement of his internship. The application shall contain such information as may be required by the Division.
(b) An internship license shall be valid for the term of twelve months from the date of issue. Such license may be extended or renewed for any term not to exceed six months upon good cause shown to the Division.
(c) A trainee shall not be entitled to hold an internship license after the expiration of the original twelve-month period and a six-month extension until twelve months after the date of expiration of the last internship license held by such trainee.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.62; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-130. Fees.
Fees for an original polygraph examiner's license, internship license, duplicate license, and fees for renewal and extension of the licenses must be set by the Division by regulation.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.63; 1972 (57) 2724; 1985 Act No. 99 Section 3.
SECTION 40-53-140. Display of license.
A license or duplicate license must be prominently displayed at the place of business of the polygraph examiner or at the place of internship. Each license shall be signed by the Chief of the Division and shall be issued under the seal of the Division.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.64; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-150. Licensee required to give notice of change of business location.
Notice in writing shall be given to the Division by the licensed examiner of any change of principal business location within thirty days of the time he changes the location. A change of business location without notification to the Division shall automatically suspend the license theretofore issued.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.65; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-160. Renewal of license.
A polygraph examiner's license must be issued for one year and, unless suspended or revoked, must be renewed annually as prescribed by the division upon evidence of a current surety bond, insurance policy, or other surety acceptable to the division of five thousand dollars. A polygraph examiner whose license has expired within two years after its expiration may obtain a renewal license without examination by making a renewal application and satisfying Section 40-53-70(2), (3), and (4). However, a polygraph examiner whose license expired while he was in the federal service on active duty with the armed forces of the United States, or the National Guard called into service or training, or in training or education under the supervision of the United States preliminary to induction into the military service, may have his license renewed without examination if within two years after termination of service, training, or education, except under a condition other than honorable, he furnishes the division with an affidavit to the effect that he has been so engaged, and that his service, training, or education has been terminated. He also shall comply with Section 40-53-70(2), (3) and (4).
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.66; 1972 (57) 2724; 1991 Act No. 152, Section 2.
SECTION 40-53-170. Allegation and proof of valid license required in action or counterclaim relating to agreement or service for which license is required.
No action or counterclaim shall be maintained by any person in any court in this State with respect to any agreement or service for which a license is required by this chapter without alleging and proving that such person had a valid license at the time of making such agreement or performing such services.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.67; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-180. Grounds for refusal to issue, suspension, or revocation of license.
The Division may refuse to issue or may suspend or revoke a license on any one or more of the following grounds:
(a) Failing to inform a subject to be examined as to the nature of the examination;
(b) Failing to inform a subject to be examined that his participation in the examination is voluntary;
(c) Material misstatement in the application for original license or in the application for any renewal license under this chapter;
(d) Wilful disregard or violation of this chapter or of any regulation or rule issued pursuant thereto, including, but not limited to, wilfully making a false report concerning an examination for polygraph examination purposes;
(e) If the holder of any license has been adjudged guilty of the commission of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
(f) Making any wilful misrepresentation or false promises or causing to be printed any false or misleading advertisement for the purpose of directly or indirectly obtaining business or trainees;
(g) Having demonstrated unworthiness or incompetency to act as a polygraph examiner as defined by this chapter;
(h) Allowing one's license under this chapter to be used by any unlicensed person in violation of the provisions of this chapter;
(i) Wilfully aiding or abetting another in the violation of this chapter or any regulation or rule issued pursuant thereto;
(j) Where the license holder has been adjudged as a habitual drunkard or mentally incompetent as provided for in the 1976 Code;
(k) Failing, within a reasonable time, to provide information requested by the Division as the result of a formal complaint to the Division which would indicate a violation of this chapter; or
(l) Failing to inform the subject of the results of the examination if so requested.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.68; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-190. Liability of licensee for acts of other polygraph examiner or trainee.
Any unlawful act or violation of any of the provisions of this chapter on the part of any polygraph examiner or trainee shall not be cause for revocation of the license of any other polygraph examiners by whom the offending examiner or trainee may have been employed, unless it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Division that the polygraph examiner-employer has wilfully or negligently aided or abetted the illegal actions or activities of the offending polygraph examiner or trainee.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.69; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-210. Notice of impending refusal to issue, suspension, or revocation of license; hearing.
(a) When there is a cause to refuse an application or to suspend or revoke the license of any polygraph examiner, the Division shall, not less than thirty days before refusal, suspension, or revocation action is taken, notify such person by certified mail at the last address supplied to the Division by such person of such impending refusal, suspension, or revocation, the reasons therefor, and of his right to an administrative hearing for the purpose of determining whether or not the evidence is sufficient to warrant the refusal, suspension, or revocation action proposed to be taken by the Division.
If within twenty days after such notice has been deposited in the United States mail such person has not made a written request to the Division for an administrative hearing, the Division is authorized to suspend or revoke the polygraph examiner's license without a hearing. Upon receipt by the Division of a written request of such person within the twenty-day period as set out above, an opportunity for an administrative hearing shall be afforded as early as is practicable. In no case shall the hearing be held less than ten days after written notification thereof, including a copy of the charges, shall have been given the person by certified mail sent to the last address supplied to the Division by the applicant or licensee. The administrative hearing in such cases shall be before the Division Chief.
(b) The Division shall conduct the administrative hearings and it is authorized to administer oaths and issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of relevant books, papers and documents. On the basis of the evidence submitted at the hearing, the Division shall take whatever action it deems necessary in refusing the application or suspending or revoking the license.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.71; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-220. Appeal.
Any person dissatisfied with the action of the Division in refusing his application or suspending or revoking his license or any other action of the Division may appeal by filing a petition within thirty days thereafter in the circuit court in the county where the person resides, and the court shall set the matter for hearing upon ten days' written notice to the Division. The court in which the petition of appeal is filed shall determine whether or not a cancellation or suspension of a license shall be abated until the hearing shall have been consummated with final judgment thereon or whether any other action of the Division should be suspended pending hearing and enter its order accordingly. The court shall provide the attorney representing the Division with a copy of the petition and order. The Division shall be represented in such appeals by the Attorney General or his designated assistants.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.72; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-230. Surrender of license upon revocation or suspension.
Upon the revocation or suspension of any license, the licensee shall forthwith surrender his license to the Division, and failure of a licensee to do so shall be a violation of this chapter and upon conviction shall subject such licensee to the penalties hereinafter set forth.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.73; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-240. Injunctions.
If any person violates any provisions of this chapter, the Division may, in the name of the State of South Carolina, through the Attorney General, apply in any circuit court of competent jurisdiction for an order enjoining such violation or for an order enforcing compliance with this chapter. Upon the filing of a verified petition in the court, the court, if satisfied by affidavit or otherwise that the person has violated this chapter, may issue a temporary injunction without notice or bond enjoining such continued violation and if it is established that the person has violated or is violating this chapter, the court may enter a decree perpetually enjoining the violation or enforcing compliance with this chapter. Proceedings under this section shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other remedies and penalties provided by this chapter.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.74; 1972 (57) 2724.
SECTION 40-53-250. Penalties.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter or any person who falsely states or represents that he has been or is a polygraph examiner or trainee or that he is qualified to apply instrumentation to the detection of deception or verification of truth of statements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for a term of not to exceed six months, or both.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1543.75; 1972 (57) 2724.


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Gerard Magliocca asks a good question,
Now we own 60% of GM. Does that make GM a state actor until those shares are sold?
Under our deeply twisted and narrow state action jurisprudence, I think the answer will be no, so long as the government is not actually controlling a majority of the Board.
Similarly, no sovereign immunity abroad, in nations that use rules like our Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FISA). And, of course, none here, since its not federally chartered.
[I am just waiting for someone to make the — losing — argument that nationalizations violate the Government Corporation Control Act, 31 U.S.C. § 9102 which states,
An agency may establish or acquire a corporation to act as an agency only by or under a law of the United States specifically authorizing the action.
GM isn't being (partly) acquired "to act as an agency," so the GCCA won't apply.]


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Götz Hartmann
Aluminum und magnesium castings play a major role in light-weight casting. These fields of application are being extended continually, and the specific demands on materials are increasing. More often the mechanical and tribological properties of the casting materials are insufficient, the operating temperatures are too high, or the environment shows a high level of chemical aggression. Local components can then be tailored to specific demands by cast-in inserts mostly made of steel or cast iron, depending on the requirements. During pouring, these inserts cause various and sometimes not uncritical phenomena. For instance, the molten metal is chilled locally, which can block flow paths during mold filling. Non-uniform cooling of the casting causes residual stress, distortion and, in some circumstances, cracks and fractures. The same problems may occur due to the differences in heat conductivity and thermal expansion of the paired materials.
This article shows how possible residual stress, distortion and crack formation can be calculated and reduced, if necessary, even before the first parts are cast or prior to heat treatment.
Please read the complete publication in the linked PDF.
(This article is based on a lecture held at the VDI conference "Simulation im automobilen Leichtbau" in November 2011 in Baden-Baden, Germany)


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0Ascend The Climber
If you're traveling in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, be sure to visit the Children's Museum of Phoenix. Housed in the historic Monroe School building (a great example of Classical Revival architecture), the Children's Museum features three floors of incredible sensory and motor stimulation. Their latest installation, dubbed The Climber, is a 37-foot high, 50-ton conglomeration of structural steel, fiberglass, wood, stainless steel aircraft cable, and found objects. My kids loved this wholly whimsical and totally hands- (and feet-) on installation. "Now this is the ultimate treehouse," enthusiastically commented my son before dashing up one of its numerous gangways.
Various perches are cantilevered throughout the structure that allow visitors to climb into or onto, including wacky themed objects:
• Flying Bathtub
• Dream Boat
• Roof Top
• Fish Walk
• Recycled Rocket
The structure is thoughtfully constructed with a third-floor observation deck that permits visitors with limited mobility (or just too pooped to continue climbing) to observe the multi-level terrain of The Climber.
Clamber, balance, maneuver and discover — The Climber will engage your mind and muscles! Don't miss it.
— Photos were taken with iPhone 3GS camera and Pro HDR app.
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Rise Above Plastics Month
Rise Above Plastics Month is a month-long initiative encouraging the public to reduce their plastic footprint and raise awareness about the harmful effects caused by single-use plastics in our marine and coastal environments, including the Great Lakes region.
Throughout October, the Surfrider Foundation will 'Rise Above Plastics' by providing tips on how you can reduce your plastic footprint and simple ways to implement change in your daily routine. Take the Rise Above Plastics pledge to commit to using less plastics every day.
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The Rise Above Plastics program (RAP) is the Surfrider Foundation's response to the problem of plastic litter in our ocean and marine environments. The goal of the program is to educate the public on the impacts single-use plastics have on marine environments, and how individuals can make changes in their daily lives and within their communities that will stem the flow of plastics into the environment. RAP also calls upon people to reduce their plastic footprint by reducing or eliminating the use of products such as single-use plastic water bottles and plastic bags.
Some facts about plastics compiled by RAP include:
- The amount of plastic produced from 2000 – 2010 exceeds the amount produced during the entire last century.[1]
- Plastic is the most common type of marine litter worldwide.[2]
- An estimated 100,000 marine mammals and up to 1 million sea birds die every year after ingesting or being tangled in plastic marine litter.[3]
- Up to 80% of the plastic in our oceans comes from land-based sources.[4]
- Plastics comprise up to 90% of floating marine debris.[5]
- In 2009 about 3.8 million tons of waste plastic "bags, sacks and wraps" were generated in the United States, but only 9.4% of this total was recycled.[6]
- Plastics do not biodegrade, but instead break down into small particles that persist in the ocean, absorb toxins, and enter our food chain through fish, sea birds and other marine life.[7]
- Plastic bags are problematic in the litter stream because they float easily in the air and water, traveling long distances and never fully breaking down in water.
- Cleanup of plastic bags is costly. California spends $25 million annually to landfill discarded plastic bags, and public agencies spend more than $300 million annually in litter cleanup.[8]
- It is estimated that Americans go through about 100 billion plastic bags a year, or 360 bags per year for every man, woman and child in the country.[9]
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Plastics Pollution in the Great Lakes and the Marine Debris Problem
State University of New York researchers collaborated with the Los Angeles-based 5 Gyres Institute to study plastic pollutants in the Great Lakes Region. Read about their project and learn more about the problem of plastics pollution in the world's water bodies. Newly updated to include recent research and news about microplastics pollution in the Great Lakes.


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For Best Results, Follow Instructions Closely (especially #5 and #7)
- Inspect top of jar for cracks and nicks.
- Wash, rinse and sterilize jars. Scald lids and rubber rings. Leave in water until ready to use.
- Fill jars as indicated per canning instructions for that food type.
- Wipe top of jar after filling. Place lid and rubber ring combination on jar.
- Screw band on jar loosely. Center lid on jar and hold in place with finger while tightening the metal screw band finger-tip tight. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Product must be allowed to vent during processing.
- Process as per instructions for various foods.
- Tighten metal band firmly immediately upon removal from canner.
- When jars have cooled, remove metal band and determine by feel if lids are securely sealed. Gently lifting on the lid will reveal any seal failure. Sealed jars may be stored without metal bands if desired.
- When removing lid gently insert table knife between rubber and jar to release seal — DO NOT USE SHARP KNIFE.
- Wash plastic lids and rubber rings, rinse, dry and store for future use. Do not save any rubber ring which is cut or deformed.
Helpful Hints & Tips
• Jars with nicks or chips in tops will not seal properly.
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Photo: Dawn Breaks in Antarctica, Ending Months of Darkness
Very early on a recent Sunday morning, doctor and medical researcher Alexander Kumar opened a hatch, climbed out on a deserted rooftop, and drank in the first sunlight he'd seen in months. A honey-colored sky lit the vast plateau of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet with a tangerine glow.
It was Aug. 12, and Kumar was perched atop the Concordia Research Station, a joint French-Italian outpost in the middle of East Antarctica, watching the first sunrise to light his desolate corner of the continent in more than three months.
"It was incredible, but hurt my eyes," he said in an email to OurAmazingPlanet. Kumar, the lone Brit among a dozen European scientists and staff who have remained at Concordia throughout Antarctica's brutal winter, had even brought along some music for the occasion. "I had my iPod preloaded with 'Here Comes the Sun' by the Beatles," he said.
The sun set on May 4, marking the onset of austral winter — a season of permanent night and bitter cold, when temperatures at Concordia plunge to minus 100 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 73 degrees Celsius). Now that the sun has returned, the station will get a little more sunlight each day until the height of austral summer, when the sun doesn't set for weeks on end.
"Walking around the station you see people smiling now, for no reason other than the sunlight," Kumar said. [See Kumar's pictures of life at Concordia]
Concordia can house up to 90 people during the summer months, but during the winter, only a handful stay behind. It's so cold that aircraft can't take off or land — hydraulic fluid freezes — so the remaining residents are utterly cut off from the outside world.
Kumar is tasked with keeping them healthy, but is also conducting research on them for the European Space Agency. Concordia is so remote, it is used as an analog for human spaceflight.
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"In the application, I remember reading we'd be more isolated than the astronauts on the International Space Station, because they can be back on Earth in two days," Kumar told OurAmazingPlanet in an interview in February.
The samples Kumar has gathered during the months of isolation, everything from saliva and blood to data on brain activity, will eventually be shipped to labs across Europe, in hopes that analyses will allow researchers to better understand what changes would occur in the human body during an extended trip through space.
Kumar said that during the months of darkness, "people became withdrawn in certain respects, drawing back into their rooms and own lives, like turtles into their shells."
Yet it was largely a positive experience. "I enjoyed winter, as did many of my colleagues," Kumar said, as a treasure trove of his photographs of life at Concordia can attest.
The sunlight that appeared on Aug. 12 was fleeting — the sun stayed above the horizon for only a couple hours — but it left a deep impression.
"One of the most shocking sights I have seen here was seeing sunlight outside a window again," Kumar said. "I will never forget that, not ever."
Keep up on the latest from Concordia at Kumar's blog, www.AlexanderKumar.com.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Atukula Upma/Avalakki/Poha
This upma comes under the category of my comfort breakfast.It is so easy to prepare which hardly takes 15 mins for the over all process to be done.I prepare this atleast once a week and especially when no breakfast is planned in advance or i get up late this is very handy for me.We prepare different variations of this upma like gojju avalakki(made up of tamarind), coconut avalakki which i will try to blog later.Now comes to the recipe of this simple and easy recipe of poha.
I am sending this entry for Single Serving Recipes @ spicy rasam hosted by sahaja.
2 cups flattened rice/atukulu/poha
2 onions thinly sliced
6-8 green chillies slitted
3 tbsp of groundnuts
1 tbsp chana dal
1 tsp urad dal
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
8-10 curry leaves
2 tbsp chopped coriander
1 lemon squeezed(use fresh for better taste)
a pinch of sugar
2 tbsp oil
Wash and soak poha in enough water(just add up to the level of poha) for 5 mins.squeeze out extra water.I generally wash it thoroughly and leave it aside.
Heat oil,crackle mustard seeds and add groundnuts and fry until its skin starts coming out(approx one min),then add chana dal,urad dal and fry until light red in color.
Now add cut green chillies,curry leaves and fry for a minute,add sliced onions and a pinch of sugar and fry until they are crisp and pink.Add turmeric powder,salt and soaked poha and give a good stir until everything is mixed properly.
Add lemon juice and coriander just before removing from stove.
Serve it hot with chips/sev.
32 comments:
- Uma said...
Wow, poha upma looks so gorgeous Pratibha! Nice pic.
- April 14, 2009 at 12:06 PM
- Unknown said...
Easy n quick breakfast!
- April 14, 2009 at 1:38 PM
- Saritha said...
Attukula upma looks perfect,nice colour and anytime tiffin.....
- April 14, 2009 at 7:52 PM
- FH said...
Yummy! My fave snack to have, quick and easy. looks lovely! :)
- April 14, 2009 at 8:37 PM
- suvi said...
totally agree with you, it is the perfect quick fix b'fast! Make it very often, though I have now switched to brown rice poha - tastes as good.
That said, your poha looks delicious :) - April 14, 2009 at 9:24 PM
- Pooja said...
Upma is looking lovely prathibha..Nice color..
- April 14, 2009 at 9:40 PM
- Ramya Vijaykumar said...
Hey Prathibha, why are you tempting me so much... Who can ever resist your poha upma looks so divine and quick fix breakfast haaa...
- April 14, 2009 at 9:55 PM
- chef and her kitchen said...
Thank you all..:)
- April 14, 2009 at 11:35 PM
- chef and her kitchen said...
@ramya you are invited anytime!!
- April 14, 2009 at 11:35 PM
- Raaga said...
I wish I could get a plate ful just now.
- April 14, 2009 at 11:42 PM
- Vishali said...
Atukula Upma looks delish so as the Corn Caps curry....:)
- April 15, 2009 at 12:12 AM
- Priya Suresh said...
Gorgeous dish with poha..such a fabulous click prathibha:)
- April 15, 2009 at 12:32 AM
- Sum Raj said...
hi pratibha, thanks for dropping by..ur blog is mazing with nice tempting dish..poha upma is the snack, i used to prepare offen thesedays...urs looks very delicious..
- April 15, 2009 at 12:37 AM
- chef and her kitchen said...
@raaga You are invited anytime dear!!
@vishaali,@priya thank you for your lovely words
@suma thanks for dropping by and passing those lovely comments.. - April 15, 2009 at 12:41 AM
- Lavanya said...
amazing dishes yaar..i dont want to go off from your blog :)
poha upma looks colorful n yummy prathiba!! - April 15, 2009 at 1:11 AM
- Gopi Shah said...
It is my favorite comfort breakfast also....love the picture.
- April 15, 2009 at 2:51 AM
- Laavanya said...
I love Poha too and usually add some potatoes, carrots and peas as well - infact made it last weekend. Looks great Pratibha.
- April 15, 2009 at 8:28 AM
- Mahimaa's kitchen said...
aval upma looks super duper. :) sooo tempting. i wud love hot upma right now.
- April 15, 2009 at 9:29 AM
- Priya Sriram said...
Nice poha upma, quick breakfast idea! Good one Prathiba! :)
- April 15, 2009 at 12:19 PM
- chef and her kitchen said...
@lavanya.. thank you for your lovely comments dear..:) I do add boiled alu occasionally, but this is the basic recipe to be followed for atukula upma, the additions depends on our taste
- April 15, 2009 at 12:57 PM
- chef and her kitchen said...
@gopi, @mahima, @ priya thanks for your comments
- April 15, 2009 at 12:58 PM
- Chutneytales said...
I just love this upma.A quick fix meal..Simple and delicious!
- April 15, 2009 at 2:20 PM
- sathya said...
Oh my, this looks wonderful n delish !
love your pictures, inviting...
You have a kewl space, following you..:) - April 15, 2009 at 2:29 PM
- chef and her kitchen said...
@ Madhu thank u
@ sathya..thanks for following my blog.. - April 15, 2009 at 5:23 PM
- lubnakarim06 said...
Oh wow looks droolworthy....
- April 15, 2009 at 8:31 PM
- Cham said...
Very inviting ur poha Prathiba. Delicious dish!
- April 16, 2009 at 12:19 AM
- Lavanya said...
I am from Hyderabad prathiba..yeah i understood that you are from AP..by looking @ your new year specials..:)
- April 16, 2009 at 2:49 AM
Thanks for commenting on my blog! You've got a beautiful blog here. Will return :) Poha is really healthy and comforting. Looks wonderful.
- April 16, 2009 at 9:18 AM
My favorite breakfast too! And I can't find your mail id so on your question - I don't buy yeast in Bombay. The only brand you get is Bluebird and it never works for me. So I plead and beg with everyone going to london to get back a few packets for me. The only other option is finding a small bakery that's willing to sell you fresh yeast.
- April 16, 2009 at 11:21 AM
- chef and her kitchen said...
@kitchen flavours, @ cham, thanks for your comments..
- April 16, 2009 at 11:28 AM
- Pria@HC said...
Nice color..Do share with us gojju avalakki.
- April 16, 2009 at 1:37 PM
- Vrinda said...
Wat a lovely pic Prathibha...and this is my fav breakfast ...
- April 16, 2009 at 10:17 PM
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I can't go out to the island without a beach bag, right? For those of you who don't already know, Morgan and I are getting married on an small island in Southwest Florida. We head out there on Tuesday, and I plan on lovely days of relaxing on the beach. I hadn't thought to bring a beach bag, so I decided to make one out of the cute Orla Kiely dishtowels I bought the other day.
They come in packs of two – one printed and one solid. I opted for these cute pears for the outside, with the corresponding olive green fabric for the lining. I made it as large as I could, based on the size of the towels, and it ended up a generous 20″ across by about 14″ tall. It has a large 6″ rectangular bottom, a large divided interior pocket and a little twill tie at the top.
Is it sad that I can't go away without feeling the need to sew? Luckily my mom had thought to bring her old sewing machine to Florida with her, so I could feed my addiction. I was lacking on the tools – just an old pair of scissors and a tape measure and ironing board… it makes you realize how quickly you come to rely on the conveniences of rotary cutters, cutting mats and plastic rulers… not to mention a built in thread cutter on the sewing machine (I really did miss that feature!)
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•Urban environments - Throw yourself into the bustling urban environments of New York, London and Seoul. Shop for clothes, weapons and accessories. Stop by the local nightclub to socialize with your friends before heading out into the darkness that is slowly encroaching on the city streets.
•Real-world locations - Discover real-world locations throughout Europe, Asia, Africa and America. From New England to Egypt, explore vast lands full of detail and story as you unravel the myths, legends and conspiracies of the world through a unique, story-driven gameplay experience.
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•Intense player vs. player combat - Take part in ferocious, non-stop player vs. player action in the Battle for Hollow Earth. Fight to control anima, a priceless resource deep within the bowels of our world that will bring unprecedented power to whichever cabal that collects it
•Next-generation graphics - Featuring the latest in cutting-edge graphics technology, explore beautifully realized real-world locations that will truly set the standard for next-generation massively multiplayer online games. Prepare for an audiovisual experience unlike anything seen before.
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The Global Wellness Institute's 2014 report has revealed that Wellness is a US$3.4 trillion industry. The Global Spa & Wellness Economy Monitor shows that there has been rapid growth of the industry in recent years, which the report attributes to population aging, economic prosperity in emerging economies, and the stresses and strains of modern living. The spa industry alone has grown more than 50% from US$60 billion in 2007 to US$94 billion in 2013.
The Institute's study covers spas, wellness tourism and thermal/mineral springs. It suggest that wellness tourists, which it defines as tourists seeking activities to, "maintain or enhance their personal wellbeing," spend 59% more than the average tourist.
Asia now has the largest number of spas globally, the report states, whilst Europe still receives the highest revenues from the industry at US$29.8 billion. Africa and Latin America have also seen rapid growth of spas. Asia is the leading region for the more traditional thermal and mineral springs, with a revenue of US$26.7 billion, most of which is produced by resorts in Japan and China.
In 2013 the spa industry had 1.9 million employees and the wellness industry had 14.5 million employees, according to the report.
The study predicts that growth in these industries will continue. It states: "As more and more consumers take preventative measures to maintain good-body health, prevent diseases, and to age well as they live longer, the demand for wellness industry products and services will only increase."


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The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell (CD-Audio)
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"If you've ever wondered what happened after 'happily ever after,' this is the book for you. A fun romp through well-known fairy tales, a wonderful adventure with just enough cliff hangers to keep the reader coming back for more, with a few surprises thrown in. A thoroughly enjoyable book!"
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The first book in Chris Colfer's #1 New York Times bestselling series The Land of Stories about two siblings who fall into a fairy-tale world!
Alex and Conner Bailey's world is about to change, in this fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern day world with the enchanting realm of classic fairy tales.
The Land of Stories tells the tale of twins Alex and Conner. Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, they leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with fairy tale characters they grew up reading about.
But after a series of encounters with witches, wolves, goblins, and trolls alike, getting back home is going to be harder than they thought.
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Chris Colfer is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and Golden Globe-winning actor. He was honored as a member of the TIME 100, Time magazine's annual list of the one hundred most influential people in the world, and his books include Struck By Lightning: The Carson Phillips Journal, Stranger Than Fanfiction, and the books in The Land of Stories series: The Wishing Spell, The Enchantress Returns, A Grimm Warning, Beyond the Kingdoms, An Author's Odyssey, and Worlds Collide, and the companion books A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tales, The Mother Goose Diaries, Queen Red Riding Hood's Guide to Royalty, The Curvy Tree, and Trollbella Throws a Party.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Hernando de Soto
An extensive summary of de Soto's life that includes related links.de Soto National Memorial
The official Web site by National Park Service for the de Soto Memorial in Brandon Florida. "The mission of De Soto National Memorial is to commemorate Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, who landed on the southwest Florida coast in 1539."Hernando de Soto Biography
An excerpt from the book entitled The Great Republic by the Master Historians.Hernando de Soto's American Conquest
Highlights de Soto's Florida explorations. Includes illustrations and links.Hernando de Soto's Trails Through North America
Contains extensive text, maps, pictures and other graphics of Hernando de Soto's expedition. A must see site for any individual or class studying this Spanish explorer.Spanish Exploration and Conquest of Native America
Select events from a drop-down menu to get the "complete report" about de Soto's and de Vaca's expeditions.
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Florida of the French - Pedro Menéndez de Avilés
Outlines the events that led to the transfer of power over Florida from the French to the Spanish. Menéndez de Avilés' conflict with the French leader Jean Ribault is included with the sequence of events.
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Florida of the Conquistador
Provides textual accounts of many expeditions around the time of Narváez, including his own.Pánfilo de Narváez
A brief synopsis of the Narváez expedition.Pánfilo de Narváez
A short account of Narváez in Texas and Florida including several additional bibliographical resources.The Journey of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca (1542)
This site is devoted to the account written by Cabeza de Vaca of his expedition with Narváez around the Gulf coast and later when he was one of a few survivors of the expedition. Narváez is talked about in his account of the expedition.
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A History of St. Augustine
This St. Augustine site has information about Ponce de Leon and history of the city from 1500 to the present.Florida's Fountain of Youth
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A concise summary of Ponce de Leon's life presented in a timeline fashion by The Columbia Encyclopedia.Who was Ponce de Leon?
An excerpt from the book Our Country published in the late 1800s.
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Florida of the French
Several important Frenchmen were instrumental in the settlement of Florida and Jean Ribault was one of them. This site provides a summary of his achievements.The Age of Spanish Exploration, Conquest, and Early Colonization
A timeline of events from 1513 to 1607 with a map of various explorations in North America.
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An account of the city's involvement in the war.
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Beginning on page 123, there is an explanation of why Florida was involved in the War of 1812. This site also contains a map of Florida on page 136.War of 1812, The
Summarizes the causes of this second war for independence.
Charolotta: The Failed Utopia
"The village of Charlotta in British East Florida was founded by a wealthy Englishman with a vision of an "Ideal society." The settlers of this experiment were street walkers and paupers who wanted the simpler things: life, liberty and a patch of land without palmettos." This web Site explains the history of this society.Winds of Time that Shaped the State
Describes how Ft. Caroline might have been as important as St. Augustine.
Rebeckah: A 19th Century Florida Woman
A fictionalized book about a woman who lived in East Florida during the early 1800s.
Aboard the Underground Railroad: Fort Mose
Learn about this free African American settlement that had an important impact on Florida history.Fort Caroline
"Fort Caroline National Memorial was created to memorialize the Sixteenth Century French effort to establish a permanent colony in Florida."Fort Castillo de San Marcos
A slide-show of the oldest remaining European fortification in the United States. (Located in St. Augustine.)Fort Jefferson
Information about America's largest nineteenth-century fort.Fort Matanzas National Monument
Includes maps, pictures, and information about the fort's history.Fort Pickens
Contains information about the fort, a map of its location, and a picture.GORP: Fort Barrancas
Includes information about the construction of the fort, its significance in wars, and its later years.Mike McMillan's Fort McRee
A virtual tour of the fort as it once existed, complete with 3-D images.
Life at Early Florida Missions and Indian Villages
A sixth-grade lesson plan for students who are learning about missions that took place in Florida in the 1600s and 1700s.Mission of Nombre de Dios
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Deer struggling in cold Alaskan waters saved by wildlife troopers who give them a lift in their boat
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two deer struggling in the waters of southeast Alaska's famed Inside Passage finally made it to land, thanks to two Alaska Wildlife Troopers who gave the deer a lift in their boat.
Sgt. Mark Finses and trooper Kyle Feuge were returning from a patrol in nearby Ernest Sound to Ketchikan on Oct. 10 when they spotted the deer, agency spokesperson Justin Freeman said in an email to The Associated Press.
The deer were about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) from any island in the channel, which is favored by large cruise ships taking tourists in summer months to locations such as Ketchikan and Juneau.
The deer were floating down Clarence Strait about 14 miles (22.5 kilometers) northwest of Ketchikan, but not toward any particular island, Freeman said. They were fighting the current during midtide.
"Out in the middle of Clarence, they're in rough shape, like on their last leg," Finses said on a video he shot with his phone and that the troopers posted to social media.
The troopers stopped their 33-foot (10-meter) patrol vessel about 150 yards (137 meters) from the two deer, which saw the boat and headed toward it. The troopers shut off the engines so the animals wouldn't be spooked.
When the deer reached the boat, they butted their heads against it, then swam right up the swim step, at which point the troopers helped them get the rest of the way onboard. Once in the boat, the deer shivered from their time in the cold water. The average temperature of the water in Ketchikan in October is 50.4 degrees Fahrenheit (10.2 degrees Celsius), according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
"I'm soaked to the bone," Finses says on the video. "I had to pick them up and bear hug them to get them off our deck and get them on the beach."
Once back on land, the deer initially had difficulty standing and walking, Freeman said. But eventually, they were able to walk around slowly before trotting off.
"The deer ended up being completely OK," he said.
It's common to see deer swimming in southeast Alaska waters, going from one island to another; what's not common is to have deer swim up to a boat and try to get on it, Freeman said.