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As you might have guessed based on the name of this blog, I love leather. This is true for leather cuffs, certainly, but it's also true for other things. I have bought many leather articles for Joy, including panties, various bras, belts, a paddle, a flogger…all kinds of leather items see use in our playroom. Frankly, leather = sexy to me in many, many cases.
Leather boots are no exception.
I'm not sure just what the magic is that they possess. It has something to do with how they look, I think, though certainly the feel and the scent of leather can be enticing as well. But when I see a woman wearing leather boots and a skirt…well, the effect is exhilarating. Joy has several pairs, ranging from dressy to casual to downright slutty with a not-so-subtle BDSM flair. She doesn't wear that last pair out in public, but they have made several appearances behind closed doors.
A pair of slender legs protruding from a short skirt and clad in knee-high leather just cry out to me to be spread. Those boot heels beg to be pointed up to the ceiling or used as handles to part the thighs of their owner. There are few sights more alluring than Joy, wearing her denim skirt and her brown, leather boots reclining on the bed, the hem of the skirt riding just high enough to make me wonder whether she neglected to wear her knickers today.
Boots also work well when their owner wears no other clothing at all (see picture for an example). The dramatic contrast between supple leather and bare skin somehow makes the accompanying nakedness more egregious. Joy wearing nothing but boots makes for outstanding viewing, and I frequently arrange for her to wear exactly this costume.
Speaking practically, boots also offer the capability to bind the ankles more tightly while worrying less about the comfort of the wearer. They protect their owner's delicate skin from abrasion by rope or metal cuffs (though the boots themselves may suffer a bit) and therefore allow for a wider variety of ankle restraints. A cuffed set of booted ankles spread wide by ropes or chains makes a pretty sight indeed.
Okay, let's be honest. I can't explain their magic—not really. I just think women in leather boots are very sexy. If you don't already have a pair in your BDSM wardrobe, I highly recommend you go boot-shopping. As an added bonus, you can even wear them around town or to work! It's like a two-for-one special, and nobody will be the wiser about the real reason you bought them!
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Click on the image for a closer view of the bats pictured.
Key to symbols: NHR = Natural Heritage Ranks
G = Global, N = National, S = Sub-National (State)
1=Critically Imperiled, 2=Imperiled, 3=Vulnerable (to extinction),
4=Apparently Secure, 5=Abundant/Secure
Indicated below are only those species that are vulnerable or imperiled
in part of their range.
The following bats are listed on this page:
Mexican free-tailed bat
Crevice dweller
These are the most common bats in the southwest US, one of
the most numerous mammals in the country.
Merlin Tuttle states, "Given the incredible number
of insects eaten, including many pest species, free-tailed
bats play a vital role in the checks and balances of nature.
Their loss could result in serious environmental consequences.
Tadarida brasiliensis
Family, Molossidae; free-tailed bats
Description: Smallest of the free-tailed
bats. Dark brown or dark gray above, lighter hairs at base.
Ears separated at base. Calcar pointed backward, extending
the short interfemoral membrane more than half the length
of the tail.
Length: 90-110 mm
Forearm Length: 36-46 mm
Weight: 11-15 grams
Wingspan: 301 cm
Range in California: Statewide, migrating
in the winter.
Habitat: Buildings and caves
Diet: Moths (primarily), beetles, leaf
hoppers and other small insects.
Reproduction: The males sing to females
during courtship. Females (in large nursery colonies) give
birth to single pup in June or July.
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Pocketed free-tailed bat
Nyctinomops femorosaccus
Family, Molossidae; free-tailed bats
Description: Dark gray or brown above, lower half of
hairs nearly white. Wings long and narrow. Tail free about
half bat's length. Ears joined at base. The femoral "pocket"
which gives this bat it's common name, is inconspicuous.
Length: 98-118 mm
Forearm Length: 44-51 mm
Weight: 10-14 grams
Wingspan: 345 cm
Range in California: Extreme southern
Habitat: Rock outcrops in desert
Diet: Moths, ants, wasps, leafhoppers
and other insects.
Reproduction: Single pup is born
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Big free-tailed bat
California Species of Special Concern
Nyctinomops macrotis
Family, Molossidae; free-tailed bats
Description: Large, reddish-brown, dark
brown or black, with hairs white at base. Tail free for an
inch or more, ears joined at base, extending beyond tip of
nose when laid forward.
Length: 129-144 mm
Forearm Length: 58-64 mm
Weight: 24-30 grams
Wingspan: 426 cm
Range in California: Southern coastal
Habitat: Rocky areas, day roosts in
rocky cliffs
Diet: Primarily moths, also feeds on
crickets, grasshoppers, ants and other insects.
California mastiff bat
When they crawl on all fours, the tail sticks straight up.
From the way large ears cover it's head, it gets the nickname
"Bonnet Bat."
Eumops perotis californicus
Family, Molossidae; free-tailed bats
Description: Largest bat in North America.
Body sparsely furred, with dark brown hairs, white at base.
Enormous ears, joined at base and protruding over forehead
Length: 140-185 mm
Forearm Length: 72-82 mm
Weight: 65 grams
Wingspan: 550 cm
Range in California: Mid coast through
southern State
Habitat: Rocky cliffs and canyons, also
Diet: Primarily moths, also eat crickets
and grasshoppers.
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Big brown bat
They have an unusual tolerance for cold and have been seen
flying in snowstorms.
Big brown bats are familiar to more people in the United
States than any other species of bat because of their tendency
to roost in buildings.
Big browns frequently over-winter in buildings as far north
as Canada.
Just 150 big brown bats can consume enough cucumber beetles
in a summer to protect farmers from 33 million root worm larvae,
one of America's most feared pests!
Eptesicus fuscus
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening Bats
Description: Large bat, varying from
light brown (in deserts) to dark brown (in forests), usually
glossy; belly paler, with hairs dark at base. Wings and interfemoral
membrane black, with no fur. Calcar keeled.
Length: 106-127 mm
Forearm Length: 42-51 mm
Weight: 13-21 grams
Wingspan: 325 cm
Range in California: Statewide
Habitat: Roost in man made structures,
may move to caves and mines to hibernate during the coldest
weather. They also live in hollow trees, crevices and tunnels.
Diet: Beetles (primarily), ants, flies,
mosquitos and other insects.
Reproduction: Mating takes place in
autumn and winter. In the eastern United States, big browns
usually bear twins in early June. In the western United States
usually only one baby is born each year.
Hoary bat
Foliage dweller
A subspecies of this bat is the only bat known to exist in
the Hawaiian Islands. The Hawaiian subspecies is on the Federal
Threatened and Endangered Species list.
Among the fastest flying bats with a direct swift flight.
Although the most widely distributed bat in US, it is rarely
Lasiurus cinereus
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Description: Light brown above with tips
of fur heavily frosted white, buff throat. Ears short and
rounded with black naked rims. Interfemoral membrane well
furred above.
Length: 102-152 mm
Forearm Length: 42-59 mm
Weight: 20-35 grams
Wingspan: 400 cm
Habitat: Hangs from evergreen branches.
They are thought to migrate, but the destination is unknown.
Diet: Primarily moths, beetles, and
Reproduction: Two babies are born in
late spring, early summer.
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(South Western) Yellow bat
Little is known about this bat.
Lasiurus xanthinus
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Description: Large, yellowish buff. Basal
half of interfemoral membrane furred above. Ears are large,
longer than wide, pointed, and partially furred outside, reaching
end of nose when laid forward.
Length: 109-126 mm
Forearm Length: 45-48 mm
Weight: 10-23 grams
Wingspan: 335-355 cm
Range in California: Small portion of
southern State.
Habitat: Leafy vegetation. They are
often found in Spanish moss. They do not migrate.
Diet: Insects
Reproduction: One to four pups are born,
May through June.
Spotted bat
It is also referred to as the "Death's Head Bat"
because of it's striking coloration.
Euderma maculatum
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Description: Black above with three large
white spots on back (one on each shoulder and at base of tail);
white below. Huge ears, almost 51 mm long.
Length: 107-115 mm
Forearm Length: 44-55 mm
Weight: 15-20 grams
Wingspan: 365 cm
Range in California: Southern State
Habitat: Primarily in crevices in rocky
cliffs and canyons. Ponderosa pine forests.
Diet: Moths (almost entirely)
Reproduction: Single pup born in May
or June.
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Townsend's big-eared bat
California Species of Special Concern - not considered by
all to be a California species
It is possible that these bats will receive Federal ranking
as Threatened and Endangered
When at rest, the ears are folded on the back
like ram's horns. When disturbed, the ears unfold and move
in circles like antennae.
Corynorhinus townsendii
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Description: Pale gray or brown above;
buff under parts. Wings and interfemoral membrane naked. Enormous
ears, extending to middle of body when laid back; two large
glandular lumps on nose..
Length: 89-110 mm
Forearm Length: 39-48 mm
Weight: 7-12 grams
Wingspan: 293 cm
Habitat: Caves or buildings, scrub deserts,
pine and pinion forests. Even in the coldest weather, these
bats often move between caves.
Reproduction: Single pup is born in
May or June.
Allen's big-eared bat
Idionycteris phyllotis
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Description: Tawny above with hairs
dark brown at base; under parts slightly lighter. No fur on
wings or membranes. Long tragus (16 mm); white patches behind
enormous ears, with two flaps projecting forward from base
of ear (the only big-eared bat with such flaps).
Length: 94-118 mm
Forearm Length: 42-49 mm
Weight: 8-16 grams
Wingspan: 310-350 cm
Range in California: Far southeast of
Habitat: Caves and mines in forested
photo by Brian Murphy
Pallid bat
Feeds primarily on the ground, noted for consuming scorpions.
A skunk-like order given off by glands on the muzzle is most
pronounced when the bat is disturbed.
In captivity pallid bats have been observed capturing and
consuming lizards.
Antrozous pallidus
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Description: Large, creamy to beige above,
nearly white below. Big ears, long and separated at base,
large eyes and broad muzzle. Wings and interfemoral membrane
essentially naked.
Length: 107-130 mm
Forearm Length: 45-60 mm
Weight: 17-35 grams
Wingspan: 353 cm
Habitat: Daytime roosts in buildings
and crevices, less often in caves and other shelters.
Diet: Since it feeds primarily on the
ground, they are sometimes caught in mousetraps. Food consists
primarily of large flightless insects, usually those that
are a problem to people.
Reproduction: Mate in fall, can have
1-3 pups, usually bearing twins in June. Female roost mates
have been observed helping each other through labor and will
baby sit for each other as well.
Silver-haired bat
Crevice and foliage dweller
Silver-haired bats have a well-developed homing instinct;
one bat traveled 107 miles to it's home roost.
Silver-haired bats are among the slowest of flyers.
Lasionycteris noctivagans
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Description: Medium-sized, silky black,
with silvery tipped hairs on back giving a frosted appearance.
Interfemoral membrane lightly furred above. Short, rounded,
naked ears.
Length: 92-110 mm
Forearm Length: 37-44 mm
Weight: 6-15 grams
Wingspan: 289 cm
Range in California: Northern and central
Habitat: In summer, woods in protected
spots (under bark; in dead trees, woodpecker holes, bird nests).
In winter hibernates in trees, crevices and buildings.
Diet: Favors moths and flies. They forage
later in the evening than other bats and their erratic flight
is one of the slowest.
Reproduction: Females usually bear
one or two young in June or July.
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Western pipistrelle
Smallest bat in the United States.
Pipistrellus hesperus
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Description: Light yellow or grayish
to reddish-brown above; belly whitish. Wings, interfemoral
membrane, ears, nose and feet blackish. Calcar keeled. One
tiny premolar behind canine.
Length: 60-86 mm
Forearm Length: 27-33 m
Weight: 3-6 grams
Wingspan: 190 cm
Range in California: Statewide except
far north
Habitat: Caves, deserts, rocky areas,
scrub, buildings.
Diet: Insects - they are usually the
first bat to appear in the evening, often before dark, sometimes
seen in broad daylight. They drink while skimming a pond or
Reproduction: Twins are born from late
May to early July.
Photo by Carol Bunyard
(Western) Red bat
California Species of Special Concern
Foliage dweller
Red bats are almost fully furred and can respond to cold
temperature by increasing their metabolism. Predators include
many types of birds.
They live solitary lives, coming together only to mate and
Red bats almost never enter buildings and pose extremely
little threat to anyone who simply leaves them alone. They
are valuable allies in reducing moths that are costly pests.
Lasiurus borealis
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Description: Males red or orange-red,
females duller, brick or chestnut; both sexes frosted white
on back and breast, with whitish patch on each shoulder. Ears
small and rounded, tragus small. Interfemoral membrane furred
Length: 95-126 mm
Forearm Length: 35-45 mm
Weight: 9-15 grams
Wingspan: 312 cm
Range in California: Mid-State extending
southward. They migrate to the southern part of their range
in winter, or may hibernate, emerging on warm days to feed.
Habitat: In dense foliage, usually in
trees, hanging by one foot, giving them the appearance of
a dead leaf.
Diet: Red bats commonly feed beneath
street lights, on moths, crickets, flies, mosquitos, true
bugs, beetles, cicadas and other insects.
Reproduction: They mate in flight during
August and September, the sperm is stored over winter, and
females give birth to 1-4 babies during the late spring or
early fall. They are the only bat with 4 nipples.
(Western) Small-footed myotis
Myotis ciliolabrum
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Myotis (mouse-eared)
Description: Glossy fur, light tan to
golden brown above; buff to nearly white below. Wings and
interfemoral membrane are dark brown, keeled calcar, black
ears and a black mask. It's hind foot, for which it is named,
is slightly smaller than that of other members of it's genus.
Length: 71-82 mm
Forearm Length: 30-36 mm
Weight: 4-9 grams
Wingspan: 242 cm
Range in California: Statewide except
coastal regions
Habitat: Little is known, have been
found beneath rock slabs, in crevices, and in buildings. It
hibernates in small numbers in caves, often wedged into crevices,
sometimes under rocks on the cave floor.
Diet: Moths, beetles
(Western) Long-eared myotis
Crevice and foliage dweller
Myotis evotis
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Myotis (mouse-eared)
Description: Long glossy fur, light brown
to brown. Ears dark, usually black, and longer than other
in other myotis - 22-25 mm extending beyond nose when laid
Length: 75-97 mm
Forearm Length: 35-41 mm
Wingspan: 275 cm
Range in California: Most of State except
arid southeast portion.
Habitat: Coniferous forests of high
mountains; sometimes in buildings, sometimes roosting in tree
bark; night roosts in caves.
Diet: Small moths, flies, beetles and
other insects.
California myotis
An ability to veer suddenly sideways, up, or
down makes their flight conspicuously erratic.
Myotis californicus
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Myotis (mouse-eared)
Description: Dull fur, light to dark
brown with yellowish or orange cast above; paler below. Ears,
wings, and interfemoral membrane dark, tiny foot, keeled calcar.
Length: 74-85 mm
Forearm Length: 29-36 mm
Weight: 3-5 grams
Wingspan: 220 cm
Habitat: Desert to semi-desert areas,
especially in rocky canyons. By day roost in buildings, under
bridges, under bark, in hollow trees; by night, in buildings.
In winter some hibernate in mines, some remain active.
Diet: Small flies and moths
Long-legged myotis
Crevice and foliage dweller
Myotis volans
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Myotis (mouse-eared)
Description: Large, tawny or reddish
to nearly black above, grayish to pale buff below. Calcar
with well-developed keel. Short ears. Underarm and interfemoral
membrane furred to elbow and knee.
Length: 87-103 mm
Forearm Length: 35-42 mm
Weight: 5-9 grams
Wingspan: 267 cm
Habitat: In summer, trees, crevices,
and buildings, especially in forested areas. Winter habits
Diet: Small moths and other small insects
Fringed myotis
The subspecies - myotis thysanodes vespertinus
(pacific fringe-tailed bat) has a
This is a fairly new subspeciesidentified in 1988
Myotis thysanodes
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Myotis (mouse-eared)
Description: Reddish-brown or brown above;
slightly lighter below. Unique in having a "fringe of
hairs on back of interfemoral membrane".
Length: 80-95 mm
Forearm Length: 39-46 mm
Weight: 6-11
Wingspan: 285 cm
Range in California: Central State from
north to south.
Habitat: Roost in caves, mines, buildings,
and other protected locations; oak, pinions, and juniper forests;
desert scrub. Winter habits are unknown.
Diet: Moths, crickets and daddy-longlegs.
Cave myotis
Is not considered by all to be a California species
The subspecies - myotis velifer brevis (southwestern cave
myotis) has a
Myotis velifer
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Myotis (mouse-eared)
Description: Large, light brown to black.
Calcar not keeled. Ears reach tip of nose when extended forward.
Length: 90-115 mm
Forearm Length: 37-47 mm
Weight: 15 grams
Wingspan: 296 cm
Range in California: Extreme southeast
Habitat: Arid southwest; in summer roosts
in caves and mines, sometimes buildings; in winter, caves.
They migrate between summer and winter quarters.
Diet: Small moths, weevils, small beetles
Yuma myotis
California Species of Special Concern
Crevice dweller
Myotis yumanensis
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Myotis (mouse-eared)
Description: Short, dull fur. Variable
shades of brown above, lighter below, with throat sometimes
whitish. Calcar not keeled.
Length: 84-99 mm
Forearm Length: 32-38 mm
Weight: 4-7 grams
Wingspan: 225 cm
Habitat: Always near ponds, streams
or lakes. Roosts under siding or shingles by day, night roosts
often in buildings. Maternity colonies in caves, mines, buildings
or bridges.
Diet: Midges, moths, termites and other
small insects. Closely associated with water, they feed by
flying very low over the surface.
Little brown bat
Their life span may be more than 30 years in
the wild.
A colony of 500 can easily consume more than a quarter million
insects in an hour.
Myotis lucifugus
Family, Vespertilionidae; evening bats
Myotis (mouse-eared)
Description: Various shades of glossy
brown above, buff below. Ears, 14-16 mm; tragus short and
rounded. Calcar without keel.
Length: 79-93 mm
Forearm Length: 34-42 mm
Weight: 7-9 grams
Wingspan: 239 cm
Habitat: Inhabits buildings, females
form colonies of hundreds or thousands, usually close to a
lake or stream. They prefer to forage over water but will
forage among trees.
Diet: Gnats, crane flies, beetles, wasps
and moths. Insects are usually captured with a wing tip. They
are very efficient hunters, a single bat can capture and eat
up to 500 mosquitos in an hour.
Reproduction: Mating occurs in autumn,
sperm is stored until spring, and one baby is born in May
through early July. The mother keeps the baby beneath a wing
when at rest.
California leaf-nosed bat
The only leaf-nosed bat that is a permanent resident of the
United States
Their populations have recently declined because of human
disturbance and are being considered as candidates for Federal
Threatened and Endangered ranking.
The California leaf-nosed bat is the only insectivorous bat
in North America to supplement it's diet with cactus fruit.
Macrotus californicus
Family, Phyllostomidae; leaf nosed bats
Description: Grayish to dark brown above
with fur nearly white at base; paler below. Large ears, erect
triangular flap on nose.
Roosts: In small colonies of up to 100,
not touching each other.
Length: 84-110 mm
Forearm Length: 45-58 mm
Weight: 8-20 grams
Wingspan: 340 mm
Habitat: Desert scrub, abandoned mine
tunnels and caves by day. They do not hibernate or migrate
but will die if their body temperature falls below 79 F.
Diet: Insects, some flightless are plucked
from the ground or from low foliage. Cactus fruit.
Reproduction: Mating takes place in
the fall. A single pup or twins are born from May to July.
Mexican long-tongued bat
They are being considered a candidate for Federal Threatened
and Endangered listing.
This species of bat is rare and they are easily disturbed.
Choeronycteris mexicana
Family, Phyllostomidae; leaf nosed bats
Description: Gray or brownish above;
paler below, large eyes. Long slender nose has an erect arrowhead-shape
flap of skin. Tiny tail extends less than halfway to end of
interfemoral membrane.
Length: 55-78 mm
Forearm Length: 43-45 mm
Weight: 10-25 grams
Wingspan: 345 mm
Range in California: Extreme southwest
Habitat: Canyons in mountain ranges
rising from the desert. By day they roost in caves and mines,
sometimes in buildings, where they tend to roost near the
entrance. These bats migrate.
Diet: The long tongue and lack of lower
incisors make it easy for these bats to lap up flower nectar
and fruit juices. They also eat insects, pollen, and the fruit
of the Agave and other night-blooming cacti.
Literature Cited:
The Biology of Bats - G. Neuweiler, 2000
Bats of the United States - M. J. Harvey, J. S. Altenbach, T.
L. Best, 1999
America's Neighborhood Bats - M. Tuttle, 1997
Walker's Bats of the World - R. M. Nowak, 1994
Bats of the World - G. L. Graham, 1994


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"Partisan but Valuable"
I mostly agree with Al Gore's criticism of the Bush administration (and I am not a registered Democrat). That said, the book is distinctly partisan. Never do the Democrats come in for any meaningful criticism in the book, notwithstanding that there is much to critisize. They were not the innocent, uninformed bystanders they claimed to be on the Iraq war. The voted for the war because they thought it was politically expedient to do so. At one point Gore criticizes a Republican Congress for holding up Clinton's judicial nominees, but neglected to mention that the Democrats did the same thing to Bush. So, if neutral analysis is what you want, this may not be your book. But if you want to read (or listen to) a book that raises a number of fair concerns about the Bush administration, then I think you will find it worthwhile.
"A Must-Read for every thinkiing American"
Gore pulls no punches. He outlines why our society is faced with the curent loss of civil liberties and prestige in the world. He presents a solid case for the lack of citizen involvement and lays out suggestions and ideas that we all need to consider to take control of our democracy back from the power-money elite that are stripping our nation of its prestige, wealth, civil liberties and democracy. Well read and highly recommended.
"Fantastic but for the narrator."
It's too bad Al Gore himself didn't read it. He's a much more credible speaker when the material is intellectual in nature. The narrator sounded like a actor from a wise-guy film or a detective from a pulp fiction novel. He also had that annoying tendency to prounounce Iraq with the "I" raq sound instead of the correct "E"raq enunciation.
The arguement itself was very well developed, with Gore taking us through the founding of the nation and educates the listener on the principles behind which the US was founded. His version could use a few clarifications, such as the fact that the US constitution borrowed so much from the French, but that can be forgiven. His ending message returns to the environment, but it is not necessary for a listener to be an environmental activist to be interested in this book. An interest in the new developments in terms of political power in the US is sufficient. Overall, a remarkable achievement for a politician.
"Required reading for everyone"
An extraordinary book. Part research text, part civics lesson, part critique, Vice-President Gore goes back to the views of our founding fathers when they drafted our constitution and applied modern social science research in today's era to show how our government has become what it now is, or more accurately, how we as a people let our government become what it is today.
Gore doesn't spare feelings. Like your therapist, he points out the good and bad in crystal clear language backed up with the research of today. Some of the research Gore alludes to may toughen the read for some, but it's built carefully to drive home the points he so clearly makes:
1) Modern communication has lost it's two-sidedness and in doing so, prevented the debate of our issues in order to come to the best solutions to our problems.
2) Unscrupulous individuals, gaining power, have exploited this situation to put in place their own agendas for their and their friends own benefit.
3) How to fix? Reestablish this two-way communication (he suggests internet communication) and go back to our founding fathers' premise that we are a nation of laws, not of individuals, and no one from you and me up to the President himself is above the law.
Regarding the recording, the reader is a bit sloppy at times in his phrasing, the music at the end is a bit much, and the chapter breaks don't always match the actual breaks. But overall, it is a good presentation.
This should be required reading for everyone.
"Required Reading"
Although Gore sits on the opposite side of the political spectrum, he has approached this critique from an objective and academic perspective. Both conservative and liberal will gain from pondering the points made here. Excellent use of the written/spoken word to awaken the populace from its slumber.
"Worth A Listen"
I have always been a conservative republican. But, the older I get, the more I realize that the opinions I have are not my own. They have been instilled in me by others, especially my parents. At this point in my life I prefer to listen to as many diverse opinions as possible before considering if I should form my own... In most cases I now find it pointlessly stupid to even bother with an opinion... They are not who I am... But excuse me please... the book... It's not half bad... Quite a bit of Bush bashing..as expected..but overall I would still recomend it. Gore touches on many unexpected issues and Will Patton is a good narrator...
"America's Missing Saviour"
This is the civics lesson that could save America. If all the voting adults who were not sufficiently educated by our failing system were to read this book it would transform politics and probably lead, in the short time we have left, to the nomination of Al Gore to lead our nation out of this mess. The former VP's towering intellect and hope-filled heart are just what we don't have. His communication skills - the care with which he selects his words - are what it takes to fix clearly in our minds what a tragic mistake it was to elect George Bush, and how urgent it is, with still more than a year of such "leadership" ahead, to sweep the wrongheaded "values" away and restore our ideals. Will Cather is the ideal reader, too; you can hear Gore's sincerity, pain and passion. It's a masterpiece, but of course that's why those who need to hear it would never bother. What a shame!
"Critisism without solutions"
Great thesis about the shift from scientific realism and elightenment to manipulating opinion and facts to fit what you want. Then 8 hours of why Bush is such a loser. Then some incoherent stuff about how the internet will change things....duh. I would have liked to know what Al would do. Well read by Patton.
"Not bad"
This book was very well written and did a good job explaining to me why Al Gore feels that the political process could use an overhaul. It wasn't about the "assault on reason" as much as I figured it would be, but was good nonetheless. Gore's resentment about losing the presidency showed sometimes, but not so much that it felt like a bunch of complaining. He showed a good deal more restraint than I would have if I were in his shoes.
"inside his head"
This book was a great way to get into Gore's head....and to better understand not only where he is on the key issues, but what his guiding philosophies are.
Although he has an ax to grind, it's a pretty clear and straight on treatise on where his head is at versus Dubya.
My only disappointment was that Gore did not narrate the book.


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Nortonville drivers will have to find a new route
by Dennis Sharkey
Nortonville residents will have to find new routes for the next couple of months as a major road project finally begins.
Construction crews blocked off Osage Street last Thursday in preparation for a total makeover for the half-mile stretch of road through the town.
City Superintendent Larry Pruett told council members earlier this month that the road will have limited access throughout the term of the project for residents and no access for the general public. Pruett said there may be times when residents will not have access to driveways.
"There will be times where they absolutely can't because they're pouring concrete," Pruett said. "But they are going to try to allow people to access their driveways as much as they can."
City Clerk Barbara Polson said the project was originally slated to begin several months ago but was held up by the Kansas Department of Transportation because of funding shortages and the city to some extent while they were acquiring the necessary easements.
"I think people are ready for this project to take over," Polson said.
Polson said the project will be more than just a new road surface. Years and years of road overlays have slowly eroded away the street's curbing. The first phase of the project will be to install curbing and storm water guttering to help solve the biggest issue officials have with the roadway which is storm water run-off. Polson said the current state of the road allows for water to pool and collect. Some trees will be removed along the roadway and some regrading will also be done to affect the water flow.
The first phase of the project is supposed to be completed by Dec. 3. Pruett said the milling and overlay of the road may not happen until next spring, although the goal of the contractor is to complete the entire project this calendar year.
Polson said the project will not widen the street, but to residents it may appear to be wider once the curbing and landscaping is complete.
The council also discussed the possibility of paving a section of Hickory Street, which remains the only unpaved road in the city, in front of the cemetery to help alleviate storm water run-off that is causing problems for a business owner.
Pruett said the city received a bid from the same contractor performing the Osage project work for $17,000. Normally it cost about $10,000 to overlay a city block, however, there are increased costs because the street is not paved according to Pruett.
Councilman Matt Smith asked if there was a way to divert the water run-off into a ditch without spending money to pave a street. No one lives on the street.
Pruett said some rock work has been done to divert the water, however, the water is still finding its way around. No action was taken.
Short URL: http://www.jeffcountynews.com/?p=1724


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Ozen improves to 2-1 in district with win
Published 6:32 pm, Saturday, October 12, 2013
Keeath Magee enjoyed Ozen's pep rally during homecoming.
"One of the best I've ever been apart of," the Ozen head coach said.
But what Magee doesn't enjoy about homecoming week is trying to get his players focused for the game. It took a while for Ozen to get going against Livingston, but the Panthers were able to put the visiting Lions away in the second half in a 40-28 victory.
"It feels good to have the win," Magee said. "You want the win. We're sitting there still in the mix with everybody. We had an average week of preparation and it showed. I feel we're a better football team than what we showed today."
Livingston took advantage of an early Ozen (2-4,2-1 District 20-4A) turnover and scored the game's first points with the first of two rushing touchdowns from Xavier Hutchinson, who finished with 122 yards rushing on 16 carries.
After a Rodney Randle touchdown gave Ozen an 8-6 lead in the second quarter, Livingston's Bromari Ferrell made some nice moves for a 41-yard touchdown. Ozen's special teams put points on the board right before halftime, as the Panthers blocked a Livingston punt and Ennis Harmon fell on it in the endzone to give Ozen a 20-12 lead after two quarters.
From there, Ozen scored five-straight touchdowns between the second and fourth quarter. Sophomore quarterback Joshua Boyd took the first snap from scrimmage in the third quarter up the middle on a quarterback draw and outran the entire Livingston (0-5, 0-3 20-4A) defense for a 69-yard touchdown.
"Josh showed that he was a sophomore at times today," Magee said about Boyd, who finished with 135 yards passing, 131 yards rushing, and four total touchdowns. "But we went in at half and made some adjustments. (Livingston) did a great job today. They've got a great football team, don't let the record fool you."
Next, Ozen plays at Little Cypress-Mauriceville (2-1 in 20-4A). Livingston will host Lumberton in a game where both teams are seeking their first victory of the 2013 season.
"They're good," said Magee, who scouted LC-M last Friday night against Nederland. "That will be our toughest fight to date."


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MLB has announced punishments for Wednesday's brawl between the Marlins and Nationals, and nine members of the two clubs, including both managers and a coach, received suspensions and/or fines.
Here's the rundown:
-- Marlins pitcher Chris Volstad, 6-game suspension plus fine
-- Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia, 5-game suspension
-- Marlins first baseman Gaby Sanchez, 3-game suspension
-- Marlins manager Edwin Rodriguez, 1-game suspension plus fine
-- Marlins reliever Jose Veras, undisclosed fine
-- Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan, 8-game suspension plus fine
-- Nationals pitcher Doug Slaten, 3-game suspension
-- Nationals third-base coach Pat Listach, 3-game suspension plus fine
-- Nationals manager Jim Riggleman, 1-game suspension plus fine
The league said that Volstad and Sanabia, who was cited for fighting, will not have to serve their suspensions at the same time, pending any appeals. All of the suspensions are to begin tonight, except for Sanabia's, which is scheduled to start next Wednesday. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out with the Marlins, who have six games over the next five days due to a doubleheader on Monday in Philadelphia. My guess is that Volstad will very likely appeal Friday's ruling and thereby delay his suspension in order to help the Marlins get through this busy stretch.
Rodriguez will serve his suspension immediatley by sitting out tonight's game. By the way, the league said it disciplined Morgan for a "series of recent incidents," including what it said were "inappropriate gestures and comments towards the fans as he left the field following the incent" at Sun Life Stadium on Wednesday.
Question: Do you think the punishments were fair?


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Our First Learn To Solder Class (afterwards)
After Event Review
We had six (6) people attending, four signed up before and two walk ins. Four of the kit makers were under 12 years and all the kits worked (sorta). Two of the attendees (one adult, one kid) were completely new to Makers – finding us via the Maui News and Maui Time advertisements. (MauiNews was a quick post to their Calendar. Maui Time was a small display ad – that appeared next to Eh Brah. Mahalo to Tommy & Jen. Advertising works!) All had a great time and were happy with their kits. The new kid's mom bought him a 2nd kit to work on at home.
I was worried going in that we wouldnt have enough turnout. I think what we got was great… and easily generated enough effort for a first time teaching. I was also worried about the youth – but they did a great job… most were pretty much doing it on their own with minimal help.
There were few major lessons on the kits and equipment …
1) the Elenco kits come with lead free solder, which I have not used before. It does not work like any I'm used too. I switched them over to leaded solder and joints improved dramatically.
2) The stock tips on the Weller stations we got via the GGHC2011 are way too big and fat for the circuit board work. Fortunately, they also gave us some smaller tips, which worked well.
3) Elenco kits are not that easy to work with. They include a LOT of instructions and illustrations of details, but the step by step leave something to be desired. The pads are very large, with large holes that are NOT plated through, so it takes more to solder them than the EMSL kits we also had.
(See links below for kits.)
Original Post …
Electronics Soldering is an essential Maker Skill. Building an electronics kit on a board or making solid wire connections, it is widely used, and fairly easy to learn.
Signups for our first "Learn To Solder" Class has gone live on Eventbrite.Class will be on Saturday Dec 8, 2-5pm. I dont expect it to take 3 hours to build one of these kits, but with teaching and talking, it might. PLEASE SIGNUP ON EVENTBRITE so we know how many people are coming. If there are several signed up, we will hold the class and people can come that day – you get what kits are left at $30/person flat rate.
There are 3 types of kits and two price levels (member and non-member). If you are a paid member, you get a 1/2 price discount on the non-kit costs.
Focus will be on first time soldering but it will also be good practice for novice solderers. We have three kits available to learn with – one comes with its own soldering iron. We also have soldering stations for people to use during class. Class size is limited by the number of kits and soldering stations.
Kits available are:
- Larson Scanner (LED flashing sequence) from Evil Mad Science Laboratory (10 available $12)
- Learn To Solder Kit with Tools – Flashing Euro Siren + 30W soldering iron and wire cutters. (5 available $15) Easiest Kit
- Solder Practice Kit – for those with some experience that want more (2 available $10)
Class will be held at our Pu'unene location(see web site for map and directions). Basically about 1/2 mile behind the Sugar Mill, where Maui Friends of Library and Community Work Day are located. (Lat/Lon: 20.862902, -156.448027) Cost is Kit + $10 for non-member. Member price is Kit + $5.
CAVEAT – There does not appear to be a way to easily correlate quantity/tickets for member/non-members. I distributed most to non-members. If your choice is sold out, email me and I will see what we can do.
If you are experienced with electronics soldering and would like to help, please send me an email. I would very much like assistants.
Couple extra links:
- Soldering Is Easy (PDF) – quick intro to soldering, our class material
- Weller WLC100 soldering station ~$45
- Adafruit Soldering Supplies – stations, Panavise Jr, etc


text: HJ REPORTThe Hearing Journal: August 2002 - Volume 55 - Issue 8 - p 7–8 doi: 10.1097/01.HJ.0000293289.94627.6c Hj Report Article Outline A POSITIVE CONSUMER REPORT Getting treatment COCHLEAR IMPLANT PROGRAMMED VIA LONG-DISTANCE Future benefits A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE SONGBIRD TO TRY MOBILE APPROACH NEW TV SERIES DRAMATIZES EXPLOITS OF DEAF FBI AGENT Back to Top | Article Outline A POSITIVE CONSUMER REPORT The Consumers Report newsletter onhealth dedicated four pages in its May 2002 issue to hearing aids. Entitled "Time to deal with hearing loss," the article is unusually comprehensive and accurate, and extremely positive about hearing aids. The story, which is not bylined, begins by emphasizing how insidious hearing loss can be ("Hearing loss can start so slowly that you barely notice it at first"). It goes on to cite findings from the 1999 National Council on the Aging study (sponsored by the Hearing Industries Association) indicating that "individuals who don't get hearing aids or other assistance for their loss may be more susceptible to depression, worry, anxiety, paranoia, lower social activity, and emotional security than those who get help." While noting that "even those who try hearing aids can find the experience frustrating" (and costly), the article encourages readers to try amplification. It states, "New technology and new options could make…[hearing] aids more satisfying than before. More sophisticated systems help you screen out background noise and locate sounds. Less expensive 'starter' aids are available. And mandatory trial periods in most states let you return aids and get most of your money back if you're dissatisfied." The article says that some hearing losses can be treated by surgery or simply by removal of wax, but adds, "Hearing aids are appropriate for the majority of people with sensorineural hearing loss." Back to Top | Article Outline Getting treatment The report in onhealth goes on to offer readers very practical guidance on how to get help for a hearing loss. It advises, "Selecting the device should not be your first consideration. More crucial is finding a dispenser—an audiologist or licensed hearing instrument specialist—qualified to evaluate your hearing loss, recommend appropriate devices, provide an aid that fits your ear canal and hearing needs, and offer strong follow-up." As a first choice, Consumer Reports recommends seeking out an audiologist (preferably one certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or American Academy of Audiology). However, it adds that licensed specialists, while having less formal education than audiologists, "may have a great deal of practical experience and can be qualified to fit hearing aids." If one goes to a specialist, the article says to choose one with Board Certification in Hearing Instrument Sciences. About half of the article deals with hearings aids, explaining the different types of technology and styles and giving their pluses and minuses and typical retail costs. Regarding digital devices, it notes their superior flexibility and cites anecdotal reports of greater patient satisfaction with them. However, it reports that some skeptics contend that there is little objective evidence that the benefits of the technology justify their higher price. The article also describes various non-conventional products, including the Songbird disposable aid, low-price entry-level devices, instant-fit hearing aids, and implantable hearing aids. Among the hearing aid features and add-ons cited as useful are volume controls, directional microphones, telecoils, and audio-input options. In a list of "shopping don'ts," onhealth urges, "Don't buy hearing aids by mail or Internet from makers who claim you don't need direct contact with a dispenser." The article closes with a caution to "temper your expectations. Make sure you discuss expected benefits in detail with the dispenser. No matter how good and well fitted, no hearing aid can restore your hearing completely." Although one may disagree with some specifics in the article, given its generally positive tone and Consumer Reports' reputation for providing objective, non-commercial information, it seems likely that many dispensers will want to share the article with their clients. Back to Top | Article Outline COCHLEAR IMPLANT PROGRAMMED VIA LONG-DISTANCE Recently, a team of audiologists in Durham, NC, helped program a recently implanted Med-El cochlear implant. What made this unique was that the patient was thousands of miles away, in Bogota, Colombia. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently agreed to the exploration of employing telemedicine for the treatment of implant recipients. This first application of Med El's Remote Support Project linked Carol Gilmer, a clinical audiologist at the University of North Carolina, and Suzanne Hasenspab, PhD, director of audiology at the Medical College of Virginia, with audiologist Adrianna Rivas, who was with the patient in a clinic in Bogota. While telemedicine offers numerous potential uses in hearing care, cochlear implantation is an especially promising area, said Chris Bertrand, CEO of Med-El North America, in Durham. Centers where cochlear implant surgery is performed and where there are experts in the technology on staff are few and far between, especially in less advanced nations. Therefore, patients often live a long distance from where they were implanted. Since repeated programming is required for months post-surgery to maximize the benefit of the device, patients who do not live near a center may be denied the follow-up they need because they cannot keep returning to the center and there is no audiologist nearby with the experience and expertise required. During the procedure involving the Med El patient, digital cameras allowed the audiologists in this country to see how the patient responded to the programming, which helped them make sure the level of amplification was correct. Bertrand believes that remote support represents a major advance in the effectiveness of cochlear implantation. He said, "Until now refining the programming of a cochlear implant could be a tedious process that could take a year or more before patients could hear clearly. Refining the program by using a software system in real time can speed the process for the audiologist. The days when audiologists were forced to program the implant without support are over." In the Med El program, an audiologist works with the interactive software program over several weeks or months with the patient's help, fine-tuning and tailoring it to produce the clearest sound for the patient. If problems occur, the primary audiologist can use the software system to dial up an expert who can see the patient in real time. Back to Top | Article Outline Future benefits Bertrand and Kim Jackson, an audiologist with Med El North America, foresee additional applications of remote support, including long-distance training of audiologists to treat implant patients and of surgeons to perform the implant surgery. Eventually, Bertrand said, teleaudiology might even be used to help patients program their own implants. While Bertrand said that Med El is the first cochlear implant manufacturer to provide remote care, he anticipates that other companies will do so as well. Based in Innsbruck, Austria, Med-El has been making cochlear implants for nearly 25 years. Its hybrid multi-channel cochlear implant received FDA approval in August 2001. Back to Top | Article Outline A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE Last month, this column reported on a new law in Louisiana that will provide hearing aids (up to a maximum manufacturer's single-unit price of $400) at no charge to residents who meet specified audiologic, age, and income criteria. While the benefit is perhaps the most generous offered by any state in the U.S., a look at a new law in Denmark provides a perspective on the great differences between the U.S. and some other advanced countries when it comes to coverage of hearing care. Like several countries in Western Europe, Denmark has long provided free hearing aids to citizens who get them through the state-funded national health service. However, those who apply for hearing aids through the health service face a long wait, ranging from 10 weeks to as long as a year and a half, depending on the location. As a result, about 10% of Danes opt to go to private dispensers, where there is no wait and where they can be fitted with the hearing aids of their choice instead of those selected by the state clinic. These hearing aid purchasers also receive help from the government in the form of a subsidy, which, until recently, was 3000 Danish kroner (about $400). However, effective June 1, the Danish parliament raised the subsidy to 5000 kroner, or nearly $700. In addition, persons covered by the main Danish health insurance company receive a supplementary grant of 1000 kroner (about $135) if they purchase hearing aids privately. Since retail hearing aid prices are much lower in Denmark than in the U.S. (a high-end digital typically goes for $1600 or $1700), the new subsidy and insurance grant are expected to cover most of the cost of purchasing aids in the private market. The government anticipates that the increased subsidy will induce more consumers to go to private dispensers, thus relieving the burden on the state hearing care clinics and cutting the waiting time. However, some manufacturers predict that increasing the subsidy for private purchase of hearing aids will be too effective. They warn that so many people will be diverted into the private market that they will overwhelm the supply of private dispensers. The resulting demand for more dispensers will lead audiologists currently employed by the state to switch to private practice, which may leave the state clinics understaffed again. Back to Top | Article Outline SONGBIRD TO TRY MOBILE APPROACH In its continuing effort to build a market for its disposable hearing aids, Songbird Hearing, Inc., is trying a new strategy. Fred Fritz, president of the company, said that Songbird will use a mobile audiology center on a trial basis in the Dallas area. A Songbird van, staffed by an audiologist, will go to parking lots of major shopping centers. There, the licensed professional will conduct testing and dispense Songbirds. The first van was scheduled to begin operating sometime this summer. Back to Top | Article Outline NEW TV SERIES DRAMATIZES EXPLOITS OF DEAF FBI AGENT Sue Thomas, F.B.Eye, the first weekly television series whose main character is deaf, will debut Sunday, October 13, from 9 to 11 pm, on the Pax network. Playing the title character will be Deanne Bray, the first deaf actor to win a starring role in a TV series. In the action drama, Bray portrays a young deaf woman whose ability to read lips and her powers of observation land her a job in surveillance with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The real Sue Thomas has been deaf since age 18 months and worked for the FBI before entering a seminary and then moving on to her current career in motivational speaking. Deanne Bray has a similarly varied range of talents and interests. Along with being active in the Deaf West Theater Group, she teaches science and math to hearing-impaired high school students in East Los Angeles. She recently established a literacy program for deaf children and is close to earning her master's degree in education. Bray won the role over hearing and deaf actresses from across the country. Severely deaf since infancy, the attractive blonde actress and teacher wears hearing aids some of the time to take advantage of her small amount of residual hearing. She communicates in several ways, including signing, lipreading, and speaking, the last with a clarity that belies her deafness. After its 2-hour launch, Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye will be aired every Sunday from 9 to 10 pm on Pax, a self-described "family-friendly" network that reaches 86% of U.S. television households.Copyright © 2002 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.


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What is the world coming to? There I was minding my own business watching other peoples' business on TV when a commercial came on for the new H3. For those not in the know, the new H3 is the code name for the third instalment of the Hummer series of vehicles. Yes, just like a bad Halloween movie franchise, the Hummer keeps coming back in new incarnations.
What intrigued me upon seeing the latest version of the Hummer is that it did not appear to be significantly different from any other mammoth SUV-type mode of transportation available on the market. The appeal of the original Hummer to men anyway was that it was the size of a small football stadium on wheels.
We were first introduced to the larger than life Hummer during the first Gulf War against Iraq. The Hummer, or HumV as it was called back then, was the replacement for the erstwhile '44 Jeep Willy. The '44 Jeep Willy was made famous during the Second World War, and countless Hollywood war movies, and could easily fit in the passenger seat of the HumV.
The original military version of the HumV, adorned with wobbly antennae, was the admiration, and envy, of the millions of American men who drove around in Monster Trucks. Military brass, always able to sense the pulse of the citizenry, immediately classified the plans for the HumV as ultra-top-secret lest the vehicle prove to be a popular market commodity.
Fortunately, the Chinese government swiped the ultra-top-secret plans from the desk of a secretary and sold them back to the military along with a business plan.
Thus, the H1 was born. It was an impressive vehicle, just like the military version except for the wobbly antennae. It took up two lanes on your standard highway. It cost more than your first house. It could be your first house. It had total disregard for fuel consumption. You could actually see half of the gasoline evaporate before your eyes while you filled it up.
So you can understand that I was quite frankly disappointed with the appearance of the H3. It looked like it would inject no more fear into the driver of one of those tiny Mercedes Smart cars than an ordinary school bus would.
To confirm my suspicions, I looked up the specifications for all three versions of the Hummer on the interweb. The H1 was 184.5 inches long, 86.5 inches wide, and weighed in at 7,847 pounds. In this corner, we have the H2 at 203.6 inches long (this includes the rear tire carrier), 81.2 inches wide, and weighing in at 6,400 pounds. And, yes, they actually started to measure the dimensions of this vehicle to the tenth of an inch. In that corner, the H3 measures 186.7 inches long (with the tire carrier), 74.7 inches wide, and is a lightweight at 4,700 pounds. This is a disturbing trend. At this rate, the H12 will be approximately 190 inches long, 14 inches wide, and weigh 23 ounces; a frightening prospect.
Even more disturbing is that I encountered utterly foreign terms while I was reading the specifications for the Hummer. It seems that the following specified items are of some import to prospective owners:
Approach and Departure Angles. These sound like aircraft terms for landing and taking off. Does the Hummer fly?
Water Fording Depth. This sounds like a nautical term. Does the Hummer swim as well?
And don't get me started on the features. For those who think humor writers make up funny sounding words and terms, these are actual features that are available for dressing up your standard Hummer: hypoid axles, helical cut geared hubs, tubular side step, rotating pintle receive hitch, electronic road flare, monotube gas charged shocks, rubber mudder floor mats, and multi-leaf, semi-elliptic, dual-stage leaf springs.
To prove that the Hummer is evolving into nothing more than another entry in the crowded SUV marketplace, you can get heated front seats in your option package. What is the world coming to?
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Paul Musescu – s1xte6n (II)
(read part I – here) The motivation behind the need to publish a photobook was a simple and strong one. He wanted to tell his story. "The photobook "s1xte6n " represents the photographic journey imagined by Paul Musescu throughout his 16 years of existence. The experiences are essentialized then captured in black and white images full of emotions and subtle
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About two years ago I was preparing for another meeting with Clasa de Fotografie in the old Allkimik attic. I went to get a coffee from Alex at the bar and I saw a weird looking fellow, about 2 meters high with a huge metal camera in his hand. Nothing strange so far except the guy was very young. Usually


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Big Friends fan? Watched the episodes 200 times (or more)? Yep, us too. So you'll want to watch the deleted scene that even hardcore Friends fans (like us and you) haven't seen.
The scene, originally intended to air during the episode The One Where Rachel Tells Ross (you know, where condoms are only 97% effective, "well they should put it on the box in huge black letters!") has been doing the rounds on the internet.
The three-minute clip, scheduled to go live shortly after 9/11, was sensitively removed as the storyline involved airport security and talk of the B-word as a joke.
Fans (yes, you) of the show will know that this scene was instead replaced with the newly married Bings' moaning that they don't get honeymoon upgrades on their trip.
*Spoiler alert* The video opens with the message from the makers: "As part of the history of the show, we hope that the scenes can now be viewed in the spirit which they were originally intended."
The scene goes on to show Monica and Chandler arriving at the airport for their honeymoon, Chandler sees a sign warning that people who joke about bombs will be taken into custody.
Chandler, being the Chandler we know and love, makes a joke and is detained and questioned - where he makes more jokes, including one about his Speedos.
And, just as they are free to go, Monica has a fight with Joey on the phone about the gas leak in their apartment and, after yelling, "no I want you to stand there and wait for the whole place to blow up!" and is dragged back in for more questioning.
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LG has come out with a chic looking music phone called the LG KM501. This phone looks very reminiscent to LG's very stylish Black Label series except for the brick red coloured joypad and music button in the lower end of the panel.
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Measuring 101.5 x 48 x 15 millimeters, the KM501 packs tri-band GSM connectivity (900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz) with both GPRS and EDGE, a 2 inch TFT display with 240 x 320 pixels and 260K colors, digital zoom and video recording, a 2.0 Megapixel camera with flash, 42MB of internal memory, microSD card support for up to 4GB, special dedicated music keys, equalizer and "background modeâ€Â, advanced music player with easy controls, video player, FM radio, 3.5mm headset jack, email, Web browser, Instant Messaging, Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP, a 29 hours of music playback time / 3 hours in talk-time / 250 hours stand-by time battery and so on.
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WASHINGTON - House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement regarding the House Floor schedule for the rest of the week:
"Today, the House will continue to move forward with the people's business, with the new Democratic Majority building upon its impressive record over the last seven months. Just in the last two weeks, we have passed legislation enacting historic lobbying reform, providing health insurance to 11 million children, ensuring fair pay in the workplace, and reauthorizing the farm bill, as well as several appropriations bills.
"Now, we will move forward with legislation extending immediate assistance to the State of Minnesota and those who have been affected by the tragic collapse of the I35 bridge over the Mississippi River; a remedial fix to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act; and the Department of Defense Appropriations Bill. In addition, we expect to consider a comprehensive energy reform bill that will move our nation toward energy independence.
"It is clear to even casual observers of the House Floor that the Republican Minority is intent on obstructing our progress on these bills and determined to play politics before we break for the August District Work Period. Their tactics are designed solely to slow the Democratic Majority's progress rather than engaging on substance.
"The language offered in the Republican motion to recommit – prohibiting benefits to illegal immigrants - was redundant and superfluous. The very same language is stated both in current law and the underlying bill.
"There is no doubt that the motion to recommit on the Agriculture Appropriations Bill was defeated last night, despite Republican claims otherwise. The presiding officer during this vote acknowledged on the House Floor this morning that he had prematurely reported the vote, when several Members on both sides of the aisle were in the process of changing their votes, as is permitted. But when all Members had voted, the motion to recommit failed 212 to 216. However, to ensure clarity I, as Majority Leader, moved for a re-vote.
"As a gesture of goodwill to the Minority, I even introduced a resolution this morning that would have called on the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to examine last night's vote, not because the outcome was in doubt, but so that Members may have confidence that the rules of the House were followed. However, the Republican Minority objected to this Resolution, which I withdrew after the Republican Leader, John Boehner, asked that we instead convene a select committee to look into the matter. We are currently discussing such a committee.
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Rita Ora hits back at Louis Walsh's criticism
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- 11 October 2015
Chart-topping singer Rita Ora has hit out at Louis Walsh, accusing him of being "a little burnt" after being overlooked for this year's 'X Factor'
Rita Ora has accused Louis Walsh of being "a little burnt" after being overlooked for this year's 'X Factor'.
The 24-year-old singer has come to the defence of Nick Grimshaw, whose judging performances have been criticised by the Irish music mogul, suggesting Louis' recent remarks are the result of jealousy.
Rita said, sarcastically: "I think someone's just a little bit burnt they lost their chair. It's OK Louis, I'll rub your feet you if you want. It's OK."
Rita also defended Nick's judging talents, saying he has "great ears" for pop music.
She told the Sunday Mirror newspaper: "Let me tell you something - he's a hard worker and he has great taste and great ears.
"He may not be able to physically stand on stage and sing a song but you don't need to. He's one of the important hands that plays the songs that you guys get introduced to on the radio."
By contrast, Louis said last month that fans of the show may prefer to see him replace Nick.
He said: "I'm not sure about Grimshaw. I haven't seen much of him. People don't like change and I think they miss Dermot [O'Leary] and maybe some people miss me."


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A Danvers man is being charged with a single count each of possession and distribution of child pornography after state police accessed fourteen video files depicting prepubescent girls engaged in sexual acts through an online file sharing program.
State police assigned to the Essex County District Attorney's office were able to trace the videos to a computer at home in Danvers.
Erik Resto, 22, was taken into custody on Wednesday after troopers executed a search warrant, according to a police report. Police were acting on a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, according to a statement from District Attorney spokeswoman Carrie Kimball-Monahan,
Resto admitted to state police during an interview that he downloads and looks at child pornography, according to a report by State Trooper James Dowling.
He also stated that "he knew child pornography is wrong and he believes he has a problem, but would never touch a child regardless of his attraction to young girls," Dowling said in his report.
Resto pleaded not guilty to the charges on Thursday in Salem District Court. Judge Michael Lauranzano set bail at $50,000 and ordered Resto not to use a computer or access the internet, and to have no contact with anyone under 18.
Attorney Steve Reardon represented Resto for bail purposes only, according to Monahan, and it is unclear who will be representing him going forward.
Resto is due back in court on January 7.
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A few months ago when Kari Butler's twin boys (she's thinks they're fraternal but has not had them tested), Spencer and Parker, were 21 months old, she noticed them engaged in a conversation that was completely foreign to her. "I was in the kitchen with Parker and Spencer was in the playroom. Spencer babbled something loudly to Parker and then Parker babbled back," explains the New Lebanon, Ohio mom. With Butler close on his heels, Parker then walked into the playroom to join his cotwin as if responding to a request. The two boys continued their private exchange while playing on their rocking horses as Butler watched in awe. "I was amazed," she says. "I have heard of 'twin talk' but this was the first time I'd really seen it."
For decades, the idea that some twins develop their own language has been a source of great fascination for both parents and researchers. But can some twins really invent a unique language that no one else can understand?
Probably not, researchers say.
The Difference Between Private Language and Shared Understanding
"The confusion comes because in twin children we observe two phenomena that are defined by parents as the single phenomenon known as twin language, secret language, or autonomous language," explains Karen Thorpe, Ph.D., Professor, School of Psychology at Queensland School of Technology in Australia, and the co-author of several research studies on this intriguing topic. To clear up the confusion, Thorpe calls the first type of twin language 'private language,' a rare form of communication used exclusively between the pair and not with anyone else. It usually occurs in twins that live in somewhat isolated conditions, perhaps in homes with little social interaction or verbal stimulation. Researchers also suggest that poor cognitive functioning can play a part in twins who use private language.
The second and much more common type of twin language is 'shared understanding,' a normal development phase where twins are able to interpret each other's immature, unclear, or imperfect speech. In other words, as your tiny talkers learn the rules of speech, babbling away and practicing what they hear around them every day, they tend to understand what the other is saying before you do! Hence, it gives the appearance of a "secret twin language." (Although most common in twins, Thorpe explains that it can crop up with close siblings and friends, too.) 'Shared understanding' can also include made-up words or phrases and verbal shorthand. It usually crops up when twins are toddlers and then slowly fades with time as they master correct English usage. Thorpe calls 'shared understanding' a normal social phenomenon and not some amazing or pathological feature of speech or language.
Why Does "Twin Talk" Happen?
Some reports suggest that nearly 40 percent of twins engage in some form of this "twin talk." But why such a high number? One explanation is the close relationship that many multiples share. Twins are naturally "high access" siblings, spending much more time with each other than say, two singleton siblings born years apart. Thorpe says that twins are at an advantage since they have much more knowledge of each other and the circumstances surrounding their relationship. "The children are able to understand each other's immature or imperfect speech because they know each other, share a social world and history," Thorpe says. "It's not anything out of the ordinary or different in twins. It's much like married adults who are better able to understand each other because they are close."
It's during their continued togetherness that many young twins also learn to model their cotwins' burgeoning language, reinforcing their mistakes. In addition, researchers speculate that identical twins or twins who are very similar developmentally are more prone to using some form of twin language.
Lori Reyes of Hilltown, Penn. says her six-year-old identical twin sons, Nico and Cruz, have been using a form of twin language on and off since they were young toddlers. "They never speak to anyone else in 'twin,' only to each other. I watch from the sidelines," she explains. Although her sons used their special lingo more when they were younger, Reyes says it still pops up periodically during playtime or in times of stress like the first day of school or at a doctor's appointment. "We're a bilingual family but they communicate together in English with a few 'twin' words thrown in as if they are nouns or verbs. They do this without skipping a beat in their speech pattern."
Can a Twin Language Lead to Speech Delay?
Although 'shared understanding' with typical patterns of immature speech shouldn't be a cause of concern, Thorpe cautions parents to pay attention and monitor their children's language development closely. "Though twin children are on average slower to develop language, being a twin should not mean that language delay is inevitable," she adds. "Failing to meet milestones of using words and sentences or not being understood by people who know the children are all important indicators of a need to seek professional advice." It's important to intervene early, too, as language delay may lead to problems later on in school such as learning to read, write, and spell.
Judith Andersen's three-year-old fraternal twin daughters, Lauren and Jenna, have been in speech therapy for six months to help break the code of their jargon and get their English up to speed. "I felt very left out by their language and it was extremely frustrating trying to figure out what they wanted," says the Livingston, New Jersey mom. "They were evaluated at two years and two months because they were not speaking English. They were speaking "twinnish." Her daughters were not using two-word sentences and had a vocabulary of only 20 words when 50 was the norm for their age. Today, with the help of therapy, the girls are using three- to four-word sentences and their vocabulary has shot up to more than 50 words. "We're just working on articulation now. Their twin language is gone except for a few remaining words."
Jenn Duke of High Point, North Carolina says her three-year-old identical twin boys, Cameron and Caden, speak a mixture of English and "twin." "It's as if they are speaking completely clear and normal to each other but we don't always know what they are saying," she says. Their use of 'shared understanding' isn't a cause of concern, however, since the boys can "turn it off" and communicate to mom and dad easily. "I don't mind when they do it because it's cute and their speech is fine."
And there lies the distinction according to Thorpe. "Some children have a communication together but also are competent speakers to others," she says. "If children are playing with language together, understand each other well, and talk to people other than their cotwin in a way consistent with developmental norms, there would not appear to be a problem."
Yet even if your young twins are struggling to be understood, Thorpe remains optimistic. Her research suggests that language delay in most twins is associated with a lack of social experiences. You can improve your twins' speech, she says, by simply increasing and expanding their interactions with adults as well as other children.
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Professor Rudolph Marcus of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena has been named the 1992 Nobel Prize winner in chemistry.
The Canadian-born Marcus was apparently attending a meeting in Toronto and could not be immediately reached by his office. However, he was lauded by colleagues as a "brilliant theorist and a very nice man." Professor Samuel Epstein, a colleague and friend for four decades, described Marcus as "very Jewish," though more in the cultural than religious sense.
Irving Bengelsdorf, a science writer and expert on Nobel laureates, said he believes another of this year's American Nobel Prize winners, Edmond Fischer in medicine, is also Jewish.
The Shanghai-born, University of Washington scientist was recognized with his colleague Edwin Krebs for discoveries leading to a broad understanding of how the body regulates cellular activity.
In recognizing the 69-year-old Marcus on Wednesday for the $1.2 million chemistry prize, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences cited his "contribution to the theory of electron transfer reactions in chemical systems."
It praised Marcus for finding "simple mathematical expressions for how the energy of a molecular system is affected by changes in the structure of reacting molecules and their nearest neighbors."
Marcus was awarded Israel's prestigious Wolf Prize two years ago and is widely known in the Israeli scientific community, said Professor Harry Gray, another colleague. "I think the Israelis saw what was coming by giving him the Wolf Prize," he said.
Gray said Marcus' research is likely to lead to new developments in energy storage and conversion, particularly in building more advanced fuel cells and solar energy devices.


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to position or direct (a firearm, ball, arrow, rocket, etc.) so that, on firing or release, the discharged projectile will hit a target or travel along a certain path.
to intend or direct for a particular effect or purpose:
to aim a satire at snobbery.
to point or direct a gun, punch, etc., toward:
He aimed at the target but missed it.
to strive; try (usually followed by to or at):
We aim to please. They aim at saving something every month.
to intend:
She aims to go tomorrow.
to direct efforts, as toward an object:
The satire aimed at modern greed.
Obsolete. to estimate; guess.
the act of aiming or directing anything at or toward a particular point or target.
the direction in which a weapon or missile is pointed; the line of sighting:
within the cannon's aim.
the point intended to be hit; thing or person aimed at:
to miss one's aim.
something intended or desired to be attained by one's efforts; purpose:
whatever his aim in life may be.
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(transitive) to direct (satire, criticism, etc) at a person, object, etc
(intransitive; foll by at or an infinitive) to propose or intend: we aim to leave early
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early 14c., "target;" late 14c., "guess;" from aim (v.). Meaning "action of aiming" is from early 15c. (to take aim, originally make aim); that of "thing intended, purpose" is from 1620s.
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