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Help start a national conversation on pesticides and bees by spreading the word about this hard-hitting, in-depth investigative report.
Dan Rather's investigative reporting team has produced a follow-up to their 2006 inquiry into Colony Collapse Disorder. Five years later, the situation remains substantively unaddressed by EPA.
Honey bees are still dying off at an average rate of 34% year, and the millions of dollars Congress set aside to investigate the issue has yielded no actionable findings for the federal agencies charged with stemming the tide of honey bee decline.
The report zeroes in on EPA's failure to adequately assess the toxicity of neonicotinoids, a class of pesticides widely considered by beekeepers to be a causal factor in the recent honey bee declines.
As Dan Rather reports in a companion article in the Huffington Post,
How [neonicotinoid pesticides] got onto the market illustrates, according to several scientists we spoke to both inside and outside the EPA, the real deficiencies of pesticide regulation in this country, and the questionable role of industry in these decisions. ...
Chemical companies say neonicotinoids are safe for bees. But scientists say: prove it. According to sources and our own investigations, the companies have yet to submit one acceptable field study of systemics on long-term impacts to honey bees since the new pesticides were allowed on the market in the mid-90's.
In December of last year, PAN and Beyond Pesticides worked with beekeepers to break the controversial story of EPA's fast track approval of the neonicotinoid pesticide clothianidin — despite evidence linking the pesticide to honey bee deaths.
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Similar to the Gulf oil well mess with BP, their solution was to 1) cap the well, but secondly, also conduct two secondary shafts. The Chilean miner rescue was the same; 1 primary rescue shaft and 2 secondary shafts.
The primary pollinator should remain the honey bee. Secondary alternatives should be research on native insects. Dave Biddinger, Penn State just posted a great article http://extension.psu.edu/fruit-times/news/2011/wild-bees-as-alternative-pollinators that should be a must read.
Crown Bees, a relatively new company is following the secondary native insect path with helping pollinate backyards and orchards with the gentle mason bee. Read more on our website: http://www.crownbees.com.
We can make a difference, but only if we proactively start raising alternate solutions NOW rather than wait 5 years when it's too late.
Sign/share this petition for the EPA to study the role of systemic pesticides in Colony Collapse Disorder! http://wh.gov/2VI
Neo-nicotinoids are a serious problem, especially when abused.
But can you tell me, if we have been losing 35% of commercial hives per year for a few years now, statistically, we should have no commercial bees. Does this tell us that colony bee collapse is cause by something other than pesticides?
This number can no longer be considered realistic, even if they did or are dying off among some commercial bee keepers.


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I have a couple more restaurant week meals to share. Those will be coming soon. In the meantime, I'll share about my visit to Chicago. I left Sin City for the Windy City on Saturday. I stayed at my sister's house and got lots of time with her and Nicky. Visited my dad, inlaws and a few friends too. Nicky is in school now so we did our best to keep routine. It was wild to help him with his homework. It seems like yesterday he was still in Amy's belly and we were curious what he'd look like. Now, he's writing the letter S. How time flies!
I ate my favorites like Giordanos pizza, chinese and gyros. Even satisfied a craving for cream of chicken soup. I still love Greek restaurants. They have tasty home cooked food, a huge variety and cheap prices.
We took Nicky to his first home game, he's now a White Sox fan. He was loyal to the Angels. Our mistake for taking him to Angel Stadium first. The White Sox played the Twins and we won. It was a great game.
We rented a boat at the Monee Reservoir and fished. We didn't catch anything and it was mighty sweaty from the heat and humidity, but we enjoyed it. It's quite peaceful.
Amy's roommate has two cats and one recently had a litter of kittens. They are handfuls of utter cuteness.
Our last stop before they dropped me off at the airport was the Plush Horse, an old fashioned ice cream parlor with a huge selection of homemade ice cream. M'mmm strawberry cheesecake ice cream!

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UNCASVILLE � Hundreds of people gathered inside the Uncas Ballroom of Mohegan Sun on Friday to continue a 30-year tradition of giving.
The 30th annual Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut Foundation Holiday Gala featured tables filled with silent and live auction items, ranging from plates of cookies to luxury vacations and 55-inch LED televisions. The event is the foundation�s biggest yearly fundraiser, foundation Chairman Louis Zeigler said.
�Last year we raised more than $92,000, money which allowed us to distribute grants to more than 20 organizations that benefit children in Eastern Connecticut,� he said. �The items for bid are donated by local businesses, and the turnout through the years has been very consistent. We�ve sold more than 450 tickets this year.�
Many of those ticket holders on Friday spent the early part of the evening in the ballroom lobby, walking past autographed baseballs, bicycles and wine bottles with flutes of champagne. Near tables filled with shrimp and crudit�s, a �living angel statue� spread her arms as attendees dropped bills into a white urn.
Tony Sheridan, president of the chamber, said his group was prepared to make a $10,000 donation later in the evening.
�These are tough times for some families,� he said. �And these types of events are critically important to make sure we�re helping struggling families.�
Since 2002, the foundation has provided $860,000 in grants to nonprofit groups that distribute toys, clothing and books to needy children during the holiday season.
Inside the ballroom, chefs manned carving stations near a table piled with holiday-themed desserts, including gingerbread men, red-and green-sprinkled cannoli and candy canes.
Baltic resident and Dime Bank employee Kate Tiffany, a member of the gala committee, said her group begins soliciting auction donations months before the big event.
�And it�s the easiest committee to work on because they�re are so many generous people willing to help out,� she said.
Woodstock resident and Putnam Bank employee Barbara Elliott said she�d been attending the gala for the last three years and always went home with an auction item.
�I come here because one of the charities this event supports is the Tommy Toy Fund,� she said. �We do a lot at the bank for the fund, including putting bins in our lobbies, and we recently had a float in the Putnam Holiday Dazzle Parade supporting it.�
Barbara Engel, of Voluntown, was saving her focus for the big live auction, where she had her eye on a deluxe golfing package.
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UnNews:God admits "I experimented with evolution"
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PRIMUM MOBILE, Virginia -- In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Judaeo-Christian community, God has finally admitted what had been suspected for some years: he experimented with evolution when creating the Earth.
In a hastily convened press conference, God confessed that whilst creation was "mostly" his own work, he "got through some tough times" with the help of evolution.
"I'm not particularly proud of what I did but you have to understand how hard it was to create an entire Earth. I mean, we're talking about some 7 million different species of beetle alone, not to mention all the other insects, the bacteria, the plants...OK, I admit it: I needed a quick fix and evolution provided me with the solution. It freed me up creatively, took me in directions I wouldn't have thought of before and generally helped me out when I was struggling for inspiration."
Close to tears at times, God appeared to be completely taken aback by the furore surrounding his admission, repeatedly stressing that it was "no big deal" and happened "millennia ago" when he was a much younger deity.
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Former television talk-show host Phil Donahue and his actress wife Marlo Thomas have sold their waterfront Beachside Avenue estate in Westport to neighbor Andrew Bentley for $20 million, a 7.56-acre property that had been listed for $27.5 million as recently as March.
The 8,716-square-foot dwelling is the second celebrity home sold recently on Beachside Avenue. In April, radio personality Don Imus and his wife, Deirdre, sold their estate at 106 Beachside Ave. for $14.4 million, considerably less than the $30 million originally sought for the waterfront property.
Film producer Harvey Weinstein also lives on Beachside Avenue.
Donahue and Thomas have lived in the waterfront estate at 120-122 Beachside Ave. since 2007. The main house has five bedrooms, four full baths, two half baths and three fireplaces. In 2006 they sold their former three-lot estate next door at 112, 114, and 116 Beachside Ave. to financier Herbert Allison Jr.
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Mindy Fox's Peanut Soba, Cabbage, and Chicken Salad Recipe
Your source for quick recipe every single week day.
Flipping through Mindy Fox's most recent cookbook Salads: Beyond the Bowl, it's clear that Fox, who is the food editor at La Cucina Italiana magazine, is trying to stretch the definition of what a salad can be. It's also refreshing that her range of flavors goes way beyond Italian food, like in this twist on Asian sesame noodles.
Why I Picked This Recipe: I absolutely love sesame noodles, which are fast and easy to prepare and a welcome break from more familiar noodle dishes. But the idea of taking them not as the entire meal, but as the base of a salad with simply dressed shredded cabbage and poached chicken breast, sounded like an interesting and still-quick dinner idea.
What Worked: The cabbage and radish salad against the noodles turned out to be the perfect way to bring lightness and crunch to a dish that does tend to have a monotonous texture. The chicken cooking technique--it's simmered briefly then left to sit off the heat to finish cooking in the warm broth--resulted in exceptionally moist chicken.
What Didn't: It may have been my fault, but the recipe didn't call for rinsing the noodles after cooking, so I didn't. As a result, when I mixed them together with the peanut sauce, the texture ended up rather gummy. I would consider this best as a cold salad and highly suggest rinsing the noodles before tossing them with sauce.
Suggested Tweaks: Rather than salting the chicken before putting into a pot of simmering water, season the water first with salt until it's pleasantly salty. This way the chicken will be seasoned all the way through while it cooks.
Adapted from Salads: Beyond the Bowl.
- Yield:serves 4
- Active time: 25 minutes
- Total time:25 minutes
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon (or more to taste) sambal, Sriracha, or other chili sauce
- 1 large clove garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons)
- 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 pound Savoy cabbage, shredded
- 3/4 cup radishes, thinly sliced by hand or on a mandoline
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 1/2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
- 2 tablespoons juice from 2 limes
- 3/4 pound soba noodles (or substitute another Asian-style noodle)
- 3 large scallions, julienned
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil. Add the chicken breasts to the pot, bring to a simmer, and cook for 6 minutes. Cover, turn off the heat, and allow to slowly poach until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes more. Remove, allow to cool, and thinly slice.
In the meantime, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, chile sauce and half the sesame oil in a blender or small food processor. Blend (or process) until smooth. If needed, add up to 1/2 cup water to achieve a loose texture for coating noodles.
In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, radishes, most of the cilantro, the grapeseed oil, lime juice and the remaining sesame oil. Season to taste with salt.
Cook the noodles in abundant water until just al dente, then drain and rinse to remove excess starch. Dress with the peanut sauce and arrange in 4 shallow bowls.
Top the noodles with the cabbage salad, the remaining cilantro, the scallions, and the sliced chicken. Serve with more lime wedges if desired.
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Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Wiley's Finest Easy Swallow Minis (Fish Oil)
I know a lot of times people want the health benefits of Fish Oil, but they have a hard time swallowing the big softgels, so they don't bother. Not long ago I wrote about Wiley's Finest Liquid Fish Oil (taken by the teaspoon full). There is an alternative that you may prefer, and that is Wiley's Finest Easy Swallow Minis.
Sized 55% smaller than the traditional 1000mg capsule, these are much easier to swallow. They are a smaller dose (630mg), so you take two of them, instead of one. You can take them one at a time to ensure they are easy to swallow.
You can see the size difference between a regular sized Fish Oil capsule and the Wiley's Finest mini. The mini, of course, is on the left. And though it is smaller in size than a traditional capsule, it must be noted that each mini has 30% more Omega-3s per soft gel. That's a big deal. :)
My husband takes fish oil every single day, and he likes the minis. I take Fish Oil occasionally, and while I don't mind the larger pill, the smaller one is much more pleasant to swallow. The directions say to take these with food. I took two this morning with toast. :)
If you're looking for convenience, ease of swallowing, and you don't want to take the liquid form, the Alaskan Wild mini swallows from Wiley's Finest are probably going to be a sure bet.
You can learn more about Wiley's Finest by visiting their website.
You can also follow them on Facebook and/or Twitter.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
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I have taken Fish Oil for years. I think must people don't fully realize the benefit of the Omega 3s.. or how their body is deficient without them. I tend to swallow pills two and three at a time, so size isn't the issue for me. However, not all fish is created equal. Pay attention to those Omega 3s!ReplyDelete
I remember my mom making my brother and I have a tablespoon of cod liver oil. It was more than dreadful, so I salute this easy swallow method!ReplyDelete
Awesome! I take fish oil daily and it is a huge issue to swallow those horse pills every night...will have to check these out!! Thanks! #SITSBloggingReplyDelete
I have taken Fish Oil pills before, but the size has always been such a deterrent!! Love this review, definitely going to keep this company in mind when purchasing Fish Oil in the future!!ReplyDelete
Good they are small, those big arse ones are hard as heck to swallowReplyDelete
The smaller ones are easier to swallow for sure. I took fish oil in the past but stopped, I don't really know why! #SITSBloggingReplyDelete
OhOh. Fish oil. I have a reason I say, 'OhOh". My sweet angel mother thought I was not a healthy child so she spoon fed me cod liver oil until I was about 8 {after my tonsils were removed}. I cringe at any idea of fish oils to this day. I know that most don't have a taste, etc. The idea - uh-uh.ReplyDelete
Thank you, Rosey, for your nice comments and the realization that the picture was to be pink and gray in the shirt. I'll have to do an indoor post with that shirt so perhaps the colors will be actual. But thanks anyway. ♥
I don't take fish oils but my husband does. His HDL was to low so we are trying to raise his good cholesterol. I had no idea there were mini capsules!ReplyDelete
I'm glad these are small. I tried taking Fish Oil Capsules before - but I always gagged on them, when I tried to swallow. Will have to look more into these. Thanks so much for the great review!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the information. Love love, Andrew. Bye.ReplyDelete
About the only way I can handle fish pills is to put them in the freezer! :) Looks like these are nice and small at least!ReplyDelete
I'm not sure I could swallow those big pills. I don't take vitamins often but I probably should start!ReplyDelete
Wow, those really are much smaller! I love that because I am one who does have a hard time swallowing larger pills/vitamins.ReplyDelete
I guess I already use the small ones because I've never had a problem with getting them down. I take 3 daily...ReplyDelete
I am not sure i could get these down even though they are mini.. maybe its just the thought of it? very informative post thanks!ReplyDelete
I like that they're smaller, the regular new are huge! My husband for whatever reason gets horrible burps from fish oil and can't take them. He tried and it just didn't work :)ReplyDelete
This would definitely make it easier. I don't like taking huge pills.ReplyDelete
I have some of those. I don't have a problem taking bigger pills.ReplyDelete
Love that it's a smaller size! I personally don't take fish oil, I take borage oil capsules. But I have ALWAYS had such a hard time with many pills and capsules because they're HUGE and I end up gagging on them. The size of these capsules is WAY better. Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
I haven't taken fish oil, but my husband has. The size of these capsules would definitely make them easier to swallow.ReplyDelete
Good to know there are smaller options out there!ReplyDelete
I've always heard that fish oil is good for you. A Smaller sized pill would definitely make me more eager to try it.ReplyDelete
thanx for stopping by my blog! I have tried these before, but stopped as not sure I want to take them daily. I read so much that the supplements are not that great. Interesting information however, Thanx !! From SITS tribe.ReplyDelete
How much more convenient those minis are. I hate trying to swallow those large fish oil capsules. My husband is forever getting them stuck in his pill container that he carries on his keychain.ReplyDelete
Being someone who does not like swallowing those giant pills, this is great to know! Thanks for sharing!ReplyDelete
I hear all sorts of good things about taking fish oil and I love that these are smaller and easier to swallow.ReplyDelete
My hubby encourages me to take fish oil on a regular basis. I am taking the generic kind.ReplyDelete
I am allergic to iodine (which fish sometimes contains naturally) and can not get large size pills down my throat. As a result I stopped taking fish oil although I probably need it desperately! At least these are small enough for me to swallow and if I take only one pill maybe I won't get all itchy (which is what iodine does to me)ReplyDelete
Fish is awesome for you---I take it every day!ReplyDelete
I have heard great things about fish oil and the health benefits.ReplyDelete
Wow, those are some big pills but I suppose if they are good for me!ReplyDelete
I take fish oil and it does seem to have helped me.ReplyDelete
Those omega threes are so important! I definitely like the smaller size!ReplyDelete
I haven't taken fish oil for a while, but I might have to try those little ones. I hate swallowing those huge ones.ReplyDelete
I find it hard to swallow my vitamins. I love how much smaller it is.ReplyDelete
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I'm happy to see this! I wish more vitamin brands took the hint. I have a terrible gag reflex and have trouble swallowing pills.ReplyDelete
I'm a huge fan of fish oil! Regular pills are so difficult to swallow, so this looks like a great product.ReplyDelete
My husband took fish oil every day when he was a kid and he swears that it kept him from getting sick.ReplyDelete
i love the idea of mini pills. I have a very hard time not gagging on pills and this sounds very positive.ReplyDelete
I don't take fish oil...but if I ever have too I'll hunt down the mini's =DReplyDelete
Great review-thanks!ReplyDelete
May have to give these a try. My husband is really pickey so I will try anthing to get him to take fish oil.ReplyDelete
I've never taken fish oil, but understand it's supposed to be very beneficial. I'd have to go with the smaller one, I can't manage large pills.ReplyDelete
Those are small! Why do some companies make such big pills!ReplyDelete
This are good - the size is really perfectReplyDelete
I love fish oil, I take one every day. But yes, their size is quite hard to put up with so these minis are just what I need. Thanks for the tip.ReplyDelete
I really should get into taking fish oil gain. The size of these is perfect for me since I have a hard time swallowing things.ReplyDelete
I've heard such good things about fish oil and omega oils.ReplyDelete
These look really great. I keep falling off the fish oil wagon because I hate taking the great big gel caps.ReplyDelete
It's nice to know that Wiley's has a smaller fish oil pill like this. I do take fish oil and they are the big ones. I don't have trouble with them fortunately.ReplyDelete
Fish Oil is great for health- I take it in the capsule form everyday. But the one I take is a bit big. it is a bit hard to swallow. Wiley's sounds great!ReplyDelete
Oooh, those are little; nice! I take the big honking ones and sometimes they just feel like they get stuck in your throat. May have to check this out.ReplyDelete
That is a noticable size difference! I hate the big softgels. Might have to try these. Although even when it's a pill I still feel like there is a small after taste with fish oil.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 12, 2014 at 2:23 PM
I've heard that fish oil is great for you, but I've never even tried it! Perhaps I need to...ReplyDelete
I have a hard time with any pill, so I'm always delighted to learn of a mini pill !ReplyDelete
that is great they make a mini gel one - for those that aren't big on taking them, this is a big dealReplyDelete
They definitely look much easier to swallow. Thanks for the info.ReplyDelete
These look so much easy to swallow - I have such a tough time with the larger pills. Wiley's sound fabulous!ReplyDelete
Nice. I like that they come so small. I hate swallowing such large pills.ReplyDelete
I have heard so much about the benefits of fish oil, but I have a hard time getting my kids and husband to take it in the traditional form. I bet these would be good for my family.ReplyDelete
I remember that as a kid, I really hated those big capsules. It's good to know, that there is a smaller version available now.ReplyDelete
Nice review. :) We use algae oil and flax seeds to get the omega 3s straight from the source.ReplyDelete
I really have a hard time taking big pills. I think these smaller ones are a great alternative.ReplyDelete
I've heard a lot about how good fish oil is meant to be - they also seem to be so big so its nice to see these are a lot smaller in size. xReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 12, 2014 at 5:17 PM
Finally they are considering the fact that we can not swallow such huge pills. Fish oil is so good for so many things, this will make it a lot easier to take.ReplyDelete
I don't have a problem swallowing pills no matter how horse-gigantic they are. But it's always nicer when they're small. I used to take fish oil and kinda forgot. I need to do that again.ReplyDelete
I can usually handle swallowing larger pills, but I don't like it. I would definitely prefer these.ReplyDelete
I have recently begun taking Fish Oil but I don't mind the bigger pills. I understand the benefits of taking Fish Oil are numerous. Thanks for sharing this post!ReplyDelete
I love fish oils they are so good for you. I like that they are easy to swallow as some are so big and hard to get down. Thank you so much for sharing.ReplyDelete
The smaller the pill the better in my opinion! I do like what the fish oil does for you, but every pill I've ever found has a horrid smell!ReplyDelete
i have never taken fish oil before but i heard it really good for you so may have to check into if the doctor says i canReplyDelete
I need to take fish oil more often. I love that these are tiny, so much easier to get down!ReplyDelete
This a fantastic product and I take it every day. I love that that contents are pure. Its pricey but worth it.ReplyDelete
Thanks for sharing; I'm suppose to take fish oil but the pulls always drive me crazy... thanks for sharing about a smaller version.. sooo will have to check it out..super excitedReplyDelete
I used to take Fish Oil but I stopped because it was so hard to swallow. I might have to try these out. :)ReplyDelete
I definitely would like this smaller size of fish oil capsuels. I have been wanting to start taking fish oil supplements, so I will have to try these ones out!ReplyDelete
(Wiley's Finest Easy Swallow Minis (Fish Oil) I am going to try these the next time I go to buy fish oil pills again. The bottle I have right now are like hoarse pills and they leave that unwanted fishy taste in your mouth also.ReplyDelete
I'm so glad you shared this. The brand I have are large enough to dose a cow. Thank you!ReplyDelete
My Hubs just started taking Omega supplements. I have been doing them for a long time. Haven't tried Wileys yet.ReplyDelete
I have a really hard time swallowing pills so it's nice to know that these come in a mini, hubby and I really should start taking fish oil!ReplyDelete


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SAN JOSE, Calif. - July 16, 2010 - Cisco today announced it has completed its acquisition of privately-held CoreOptics Inc., a designer of digital signal processing (DSP) solutions for high-speed optical networking applications. Based in San Jose, with the majority of its employee base in Nuremberg and Gerlingen, Germany, CoreOptics enables Cisco to equip service provider customers with highly advanced 100 Gigabits per second (Gbps) transmission technology to scale their networks to meet the demands of rapidly growing Internet Protocol traffic driven by video, mobility and cloud services.
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Envisat Validation Campaign launches balloons over Sweden
The Envisat Stratospheric Aircraft and Balloon Campaign (ESABC) continued last month in the north of Sweden where 4 balloon flights were successfully carried out. The objective of these balloon flights is to validate the data of Envisat's 3 chemistry instruments at high latitudes.
The balloon flights are an important component of the larger ESABC campaign, which began in Italy in July and is set to continue for the next 12 months. The campaign as a whole is designed to check the results from the MIPAS, GOMOS and SCIAMACHY chemistry instruments on board Envisat. This is achieved by taking independent atmospheric measurements using airborne remote sensing and in-situ instruments as Envisat passes over the campaign launch area. The instruments on Envisat are then validated by confirming that the data from Envisat are consistent with the independent data taken during the campaigns. These validation campaigns play an important role in obtaining good vertical resolution measurements, far better than using data taken from the ground. Although such atmospheric campaigns are expensive to implement, the advantage of retrieving such high accuracy data and ease with which in-situ measurements can be interpreted justifies the cost. In order for the validation programme to be as complete as possible the ESABC campaign is to measure atmospheric constituents at different latitudes and during several seasons. The main purpose of the balloon flights launched from Kiruna in Sweden is to validate the chemistry instruments at high latitudes. Kiruna has been a major European site for atmospheric chemistry campaigns for more than 11 years and has played an important role in the observation of ozone depletion.
The campaign was carried out in this remote part of Sweden over a 3-week period in August. Despite the constant plague of mosquitoes the scientists and operational staff had to endure throughout their stay there, it was hailed as a complete success. Each of the 4 balloon flights carried a different instrument configuration provided by scientific teams from France, Japan, Germany and Finland whilst the actual launches were carried out by CNES (Centre National d'Etudes Spatiales) using the Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) facilities at the ESRANGE launch pad near Kiruna. Just 5 kilometres from Kiruna is the Envisat Receiving Station, which receives data from Envisat when the satellite is over northern latitudes – the station was fully operational throughout the balloon campaign.
The Swedish Space Corporation was also successful in recovering the instruments after the flights had been completed. In order for the payloads to be recovered the balloons themselves have to be remotely deflated and once they have descended from around 38-40 km to a height of around 30 km (the exact heights are calculated for each flight) the balloons are remotely 'cut-off' destroying the inflatable part of the balloon. This initiates the release of a parachute, which brings the payloads safely back to Earth. The data acquired during each flight are either stored on board or are transmitted by radio link to a CNES receiving station at ESRANGE. All the plastic remnants from the discarded balloons are always recovered for environmental reasons. Kiruna was not only chosen for reasons of latitude but also for reasons of safety because it is so remote, far away from urban development – the only local residents apart from the mosquitoes are reindeer.
All the scientific and operational teams have now returned to their home bases and are now actively preparing the next part of the ESABC campaign. This is due to take place in Aire sur l'Adour in southwest France between mid-September and mid-October and will involve 6 balloon flights to further validate Envisat's chemistry instruments at mid-latitudes under different atmospheric conditions.
During the first week of November the data collected during the ESABC campaign during July, August and September will be reviewed in order to prepare for a scientific workshop to be held on 9-13 December 2002 in ESRIN, Frascati, Italy.
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From its 6th-century beginnings in Arabia, Islam spread rapidly. Within decades of the death of its founder, the prophet Muhammad, Believers – as they called themselves – had conquered most of the region along the eastern edge of the Mediterranean and across North Africa.
By AD 711, they had taken their faith and empire into the Iberian Peninsula, where Jews and Christians then lived in relative harmony with their Muslim rulers. Here, the conquerors used the non-Muslim population's trading wealth as a tax-base to establish an efficient government administration.
Here also, under Ummayed rule (AD 756-852) the domestic stability supported a flowering of art and architecture, mathematics, and philosophy. God's Crucible: Islam and the Making of Europe is David Levering Lewis's chronicle of the wildfire spread of this new religion with its proselytizing imperative to convert or conquer its enemies.
Determined to extend their influence, the Muslims attempted to annex territories under Frankish rule. Over the years along this Spanish-French border, Christians and Muslims repeatedly clashed in what became an identity-forming conflict for the Franks.
Hitherto, the Franks, like other groups living in Europe, had little sense of national identity, nor was there any concept of a single European identity. Now, through these martial encounters, they and others loyal to Christianity and the pope, began to define themselves as "Christendom."
This period of peace and war is Lewis's primary focus. He examines military clashes such as the AD 732 battle in which the Christians repelled the Muslims at Poitiers and the fatal rear-guard action in 788 AD in which Christian warriors were lost. (The latter was enshrined in the 11th-century French epic, "The Song of Roland.")
Such conflicts, Lewis argues, were hugely detrimental to Christian society. They must be seen, he writes, "as greatly contributing to the creation of an economically retarded, balkanized, fratricidal Europe that, in defining itself in opposition to Islam, made virtues out of persecution, cultural particularism, and hereditary aristocracy."
Unflattering view of Christendom
Lewis is careful to edit the facts to suit his theory. His vision of early Islam is sanitized and utopian, a religion of compassionate solidarity, without reference to race, status, or sex. His version of the Islamic conquest of North Africa and Spain is almost wholly lacking in bloodshed and barely mentions the slaughter and enslavement of the vanquished – although he does reassure readers that Muslims were not permitted to enslave fellow Muslims.
Throughout, Lewis loses no opportunity to disparage the Christians. The Franks he describes as "large-boned, long-bearded killing machines ... religiously intolerant and intellectually impoverished, socially calcified and economically primitive." It's hard not to wonder whether his evidence is being chosen more for its relevance or for its ability to provoke disgust.
He pores over Emperor Charlemagne's possible moral lapses and those of other Christian leaders who contracted political marriages with Muslims for their daughters, belaboring their hypocrisy and the misery such marriages must have caused. (No mention, however, is made of the hundreds of thousands of Christian women torn from their homes, raped, and sold into harem-slavery.)
When writing of Muslims, Lewis is generous with his praise. He calls one "quick-witted" and notes that another "combined tactical intelligence with the command flair of a natural leader." Still others are "smart and driven." Yet only in reference to the outstanding Ummayed emirs of Hispania does he qualify such claims with any evidence.
Lewis's discussion of the Song of Roland reveals a wholesale misunderstanding of the epic genre and its elements. Certainly it acted powerfully upon the European mind, and was used as propaganda for the Christian cause against the Muslims.
Epic, rather than xenophobic
However, the Song of Roland is not the work of a Eurocentric xenophobe as Lewis avers. Rather, like its Homeric models, the Iliad and Odyssey, the poem is an idealized celebration of the heroic qualities of loyalty, fidelity, honor, sacrifice and valor in battle.
Another stumbling block is Lewis's prose which frequently can be abstruse and leaden. He relies too often on arcane vocabulary, invariably choosing the obscure over the lucid.
He also has a fondness for inaccurate and anachronistic "poli-sci" jargon, calling marauding tribesmen "freedom fighters," early empires "superpowers," and hyperbolically comparing conflicts between Rome and Iran as "the explosive interface of matter and antimatter," the "systole-diastole of a seventh-century competition." And occasionally he comes out with a statement that would shame an undergrad: "Charlemagne planned a monster campaign...."
Although much space is devoted to the brutal campaign of conversion Charlemagne waged against the Saxons, this adds nothing to our understanding of Christian-Muslim relations.
Lewis finally winds toward the book's conclusion with a lengthy recitation of the minor military campaigns and shifting local alliances of the petty warlords of Spain and France – a series of conflicts that for the most part are instantly forgettable.
Indubitably, this is a period that merits great attention given the volatility of current Muslim-Christian relations. We should learn from the errors of our collective past in order to map out a better future.
But sadly, "God's Crucible" offers neither a creditable understanding of the past nor an aid to future peace.
• M.M. Bennetts is a freelance writer in Hampshire, England.


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DENVER – Denver Broncos Pro Bowl linebacker Von Miller, already facing a suspension for violating the NFL's drug-abuse policy, is now confronted by charges that he failed to show up in court on misdemeanor traffic violations.
Miller was arrested in the Denver suburb of Centennial on Sunday and then released, Arapahoe County sheriff's detention chief Louie Perea said Wednesday.
The Broncos released a two-sentence statement saying they and league officials are aware of the allegation that Miller didn't appear at a court hearing. The matter is "being handled through the legal system," the statement said.
Miller wasn't available for comment Wednesday. Coming off the field after practice, he was whisked away by a member of the team's public relations staff to sign autographs and take photos with wounded members of the armed forces before being escorted by another staff member into team headquarters before reporters could ask him to stop and answer questions.
Miller was supposed to appear in court on Dec. 31 on charges of careless driving, driving without a license and no proof of insurance, Arapahoe County court officials said. The original citation was issued Oct. 25.
The address where Miller was arrested is the Centennial Gun Club, a shooting range. A woman who answered the phone at the club Wednesday said the owner was in a meeting and unavailable for comment.
The 24-year-old linebacker is facing a four-game suspension for violating the NFL's drug-abuse policy. He has appealed and a hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
Miller has said he did nothing wrong.
It's not known whether Miller will skip practice Thursday to attend the hearing.
The Broncos have been treating Miller as though he'll be in the starting lineup when they open the season Sept. 5 against the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens, although they have contingency plans in place in case they have to do without their best player.
If Miller loses his appeal, he'll have to leave the team on Aug. 30 and sit out all of September, missing games against the Ravens, Raiders and Eagles at home and Giants on the road.
Miller, who was named Defensive Rookie of the Year in 2011, has 30 sacks over the last two seasons and consistently commands double teams.
Broncos executive vice president John Elway said last week at a keynote breakfast event held by the National Sports Center for the Disabled that "there's not a more talented football player on offense or defense that I've ever seen than Von Miller," and suggested Miller and Peyton Manning were the two biggest reasons for all the Super Bowl talk in Denver this summer.
Miller has had a terrific training camp despite the specter of a suspension hanging over him, and his teammates say he exudes a confidence in the locker room – which is off-limits to the media until the season begins – that he has a strong case that will result in at least a reduction in his suspension, if not an outright dismissal of the four-game penalty altogether.
Champ Bailey said on the eve of training camp that he would be shocked if Miller had to serve a four-game suspension and on Wednesday he said that he was just as confident Miller would win his appeal.
"Absolutely. I don't know what else to be. My guy's out there every day," Bailey said. "I feel like he does have a good case. So, let's see what happens."
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Kids will move, play games, sing, stretch, and balance to foster gross motor skills. The program includes Animal Action, Alphabet Poses, Bean Bag Balance, Freeze Dance, and surprise game activities. Recommended for ages 2 to 5.


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Newspaper reporter listed as worst job in 2013
Website lists low pay, tight deadlines as reasons for ranking
You may think you have the worst job in America, but according to website CareerCast.com, the worst job is actually newspaper reporter.
The website released its Jobs Rated 2013 list, a ranking of the 200 best and worst jobs of 2013.
With low salary prospects, tight deadlines, and a 24/7 news environment, newspaper writing is a demanding job, with a negative employment growth, according to CareerCast.
Even lumberjacks and soldiers, whose jobs were ranked as worse in past years, have improved in CareerCast's criteria compared with newspaper writers.
As for the best job of 2013, actuaries can happily keep their day job. According to CareerCast, actuaries are in high demand, with a great work environment and high salary. Other best jobs of 2013 include biomedical engineer, software engineer, and audiologist.
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Team USA, you have no idea how many people are rooting for you at home.
As the opening ceremony aired Friday night on NBC, Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis couldn't help but show a little team spirit on social media.
While posing arm-and-arm, the Hollywood couple showed who they will be rooting for in the next two weeks.
"Go team USA!!! We got your back!" Ashton shared on Instagram while showing off their light-up ensembles. "Ty for the blazers @ralphlauren #liketolight."
And if you were extra curious to find out what sport they would compete in, we have your answer. "Arm chair Olympians," the proud dad joked while smiling for the camera.
PHOTOS: Celebrity Olympic Torchbearers
As you likely could have guessed, Ashton and Mila weren't the only famous faces watching the world unite during tonight's opening ceremony.
Andy Cohen, Pink, Holly Robinson Peete and Michelle Collins were just some of the stars watching the celebration from home. Even Ryan Seacrest was able to tune in before he reports for duty and provides late-night coverage for NBC.
U.S. & World
"My #OpeningCeremony highlights so far," he wrote on Twitter. "Giant pop tart pillows, Gisele's world record walk in heels, refugee team, @MLauer's white pants."
And we can't forget about Michael Phelps and all the talented athletes representing the states.
"*beaming* with pride watching @TeamUSA #OpeningCeremony," Ryan added before ending his "pajama party" in Rio. Let the games begin!


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Here we go…
It's going to be a spring like no other in recent years. As opposed to the past few seasons when the conventional wisdom was that the White Sox were bonafide contenders, there is virtually no one on the outside that is predicting success for the Sox in 2012.
It all starts tomorrow as pitchers and catchers officially report with a group of position players who want to get a head start.
The good news is that there are surprise teams each year that fool the so-called experts. As I've stated in this space before, I have no idea how the Sox are going to fare, but they very well could have the makings of one of the teams that will fool the baseball world. If…
* Robin Ventura takes to this managing thing.
* Adam Dunn is the Adam Dunn of old.
* Gordon Beckham reverts to the success of his rookie season.
* Alex Rios plays like he did in 2010.
* Matt Thornton, Addison Reed or someone else becomes a competent closer
* Jake Peavy is close to his previous Cy Young form and he and his fellow starters–John Danks, Gavin Floyd, Phil Humber and newly-appointed rotation member Chris Sale–make up for the innings lost with Mark Buehrle's departure.
We'll have to wait on these and other issues, but my gut tells me things aren't going to be as dark as everyone is saying.


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Lady beetle
|Coccinella septempunctata (seven-spotted)
|Scientific classification
| Coccinellidae
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- For the sports comedy movie, see Ladybugs
Lady beetles are the Coccinellidae, a family of beetles. All species are protected by noxious fluids based on cyanide, and most have warning colouration, such as red with black spots.
They are often called lady bugs or ladybirds, but biologists prefer the term lady beetle.
Coccinellids are found worldwide, with over 5,000 species.[1] Most species are carnivorous, feeding mainly on the true bugs, the Hemiptera. Their favourite food is pests such as aphids (greenfly) or scale insects. Their larvae are also voracious (greedy) eaters of greenfly.
Harmonia axyridis (or the Harlequin ladybug) was introduced into North America from Asia in 1988 to control aphids but is now the most common species as it is out-competing many of the native species.[2] It has since spread to much of western Europe, reaching the UK in 2004.[2][3]
Coccinellids are often brightly coloured to warn potential predators. This phenomenon is called aposematism and works because predators learn by experience to associate certain prey phenotypes (appearance) with a bad taste (or worse).
Mechanical stimulation (such as by predator attack) causes "reflex bleeding" in both larval and adult ladybird beetles, in which a toxin is put through the joints of the exoskeleton, deterring feeding. This method works well; birds and cats seldom try twice.
Most people know lady beetles as small, round, red beetles with black spots on their backs.
Not all lady beetles are red, and not all red lady beetles have spots. Some lady beetles are very little and are black and hairy. Lady beetles vary in color as red, orange, or yellow with black spots. They can also be black with red spots. Some are missing spots altogether. There are even a few kinds of ladybeetles with metallic blue iridescence, and some have checkerboard markings or stripes.
Most of the black part of the ladybeetle is the thorax, also called the pronotum. It sometimes has spots on it, and sometimes it is all black.
Life and food supply
Most coccinellids overwinter as adults.[4] In Harmonia axyridis, eggs hatch in 3–4 days from clutches numbering from a few to several dozen. Depending on the supply of aphids, the larvae pass through four instars over 10–14 days, after which pupation occurs. After several days, the adults become reproductively active and are able to reproduce again, though not late in the season. Total life span is 1–2 years on average.
It only takes about four weeks for the ladybeetle to transform from a tiny egg to an adult. Some females can lay up to 1,000 eggs in one summer. The ladybeetle may lay her eggs near an aphid colony, or on plants where the larvae will have a ready supply of food when they hatch.
Almost all lady beetles are insectivores: they eat other insects. Many of these insects have soft bodies, such as aphids. Even the larvae eat other insects. Aphids are a huge problem for farmers and gardeners, and therefore a ladybug is a great help to the farmer. Some species of ants herd aphids like sheep, and will attack a ladybeetle that tries to eat one of their aphids.
|Wikispecies has information on: Coccinellidae.
- ↑ Judy Allen & Tudor Humphries 2000. Are you a ladybug?, Kingfisher, p30.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Anon (5 October 2004). "'Deadly ladybird' sighted in UK". BBC News (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/essex/3715120.stm. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ↑ Anon. "The Harlequin Ladybird has landed!". The Harlequin ladybird survey. http://www.harlequin-survey.org/. Retrieved 17 June 2010.
- ↑ A. Honek, Z. Martinkova & S. Pekar (2007). "Aggregation characteristics of three species of Coccinellidae (Coleoptera) at hibernation sites". European Journal of Entomology 104 (1): 51–56. http://www.eje.cz/pdfarticles/1197/eje_104_1_051_Honek.pdf.


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As though in tune with nature, a mom pregnant with her second rainbow baby was blessed with an actual rainbow as she posed for her pregnancy photo shoot.
Edit Hansen, 34, a stay-at-home mom from Las Vegas, is currently pregnant for the fourth time with her second rainbow baby. And with the help of Abbie Fox of Foxy Photography, she is front and center in one of the most stunning rainbow baby pictures I have ever seen — complete with triple rainbow!
And while the photo is incredible on its own, the story behind it is even more so.
Hansen tells Babble that the first time she became pregnant (over three years ago now) it took her and her husband over a year to conceive. They were of course thrilled, especially when they learned the baby's due date, May 28, which is Jared's birthday.
But as the excited couple approached the end of Hansen's first trimester, she noticed some light spotting one day after working out. She would soon learn that their baby had no heartbeat and had stopped growing three weeks earlier.
In shock, Hansen and her husband decided to put it out of their minds and attend a friend's Halloween party. Hansen wore a pad under her costume and waited for the bleeding to come.
"I remember getting dressed and having another friend do my makeup while she blabbered on about how she and her husband were going to start trying for a baby soon," Hansen recalls. "I had told her I just found out that my baby hadn't made it, and I remember just sitting there thinking how very much I hated her in that moment."
The next few months were a blur for Hansen, but she tried to heal by purchasing a raspberry ornament for their Christmas tree, in honor of the nickname they had given their baby.
Eventually, Hansen went on to have her son Leonardo, 2. Leonardo is their first rainbow baby and (if you can believe it) he was born with a small birthmark on his cheek that resembles a raspberry, which doctors say will disappear by the time he is five.
"When he is older and looks back on the pictures, I'll tell him that that was a kiss from his older sister," says Hansen.
When Leonardo was eight months old, Hansen became pregnant again. While excited, she was also nervous at the prospect of having children so close together in age. She was only a week into her pregnancy when she started spotting and suffered another loss.
During this time, Hansen found enormous healing through an online community of women who had lost pregnancies at the same time she did, connecting through a secret Facebook group.
"Honestly, without this group of ladies, I don't know how well I would have healed after my loss," she explains. "I think feeling alone and in pain is unbearable, but knowing people understand and are going through it together, it's doable."
Now, Hansen is due in February with a daughter she and her husband Jared, 37, plan to name Chiara Julianna Hansen. Although Hansen says that her first pregnancy after her loss was very difficult and filled with both fear and anxiety, this time around she is filled with peace and overwhelming gratitude to have the chance to be pregnant again.
Knowing that this would probably be her last baby, Hansen connected with photographer Abbie Fox in order to capture the experience. Fox and Hansen headed up to the mountains with donated dresses from Sew Trendy Accessories. At the time, they didn't have any plans for a rainbow-themed shoot.
"I really loved the idea of taking pictures against the backdrop of a beautiful and majestic landscape, since I feel at once so small against the mountains and the whole of this universe, while partaking in an incredibly universal experience," explains Hansen.
But when her husband spotted three perfect rainbows in the sky, Hansen says her heart filled with joy.
Rainbows have always held special meaning in their marriage, going back to their first big fight when Hansen declared that they didn't belong together and she would need a sign from the universe to prove otherwise. At that exact moment, Jared looked in the rearview mirror, stopped the car, and pulled his future wife out to show her the biggest, brightest rainbow she had ever seen.
From that point on, Hansen says, rainbows have consistently popped up over the course of the couple's 10-year marriage, right at the moments when they need an extra reminder that everything will be okay.
"When I saw this triple rainbow, on the day we decided to do a photo shoot to document my pregnancy with my last rainbow baby, I wasn't even surprised," says Hansen. "I just felt an immense sense of peace and gratitude, and knew everything would be OK."
For photographer Abbie Fox, being able to capture this particular photo — with a rainbow she calls "miraculous" — was particularly meaningful for her. After going through her own pregnancy loss last January, with no hope for a rainbow baby in the near future, she says that doing rainbow baby photo shoots like this is incredibly fulfilling.
"I am so blessed to be able to be a part of these women's lives who have been given another amazing chance," says Fox. "Most rainbow baby sessions I actually end up in tears. Not because I'm sad that we aren't going to have anymore babies, but because through my job I get to be a part of a life event that means so much to these families."
Hansen says she is overwhelmed with gratitude that Fox was able to capture such a beautiful memory for her and her family. She also hopes to pass on the story of the rainbows to her children someday.
"One day, when they're old enough, I'll tell them the stories of the rainbows and how the two of them were gifts sent to us from the universe," says Hansen. "I can't wait to be able to show my two sweet children all the rainbows that surrounded them from before they were born."
Culled from https://www.babble.com/pregnancy/triple-rainbow-photo-shoot-edit-hansen/


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• For a photo gallery of Tuesday's Canucks loss, click here.
CHICAGO — The Vancouver Canucks' road to hockey's promised land hit its first pothole Tuesday night.
It came in the form of Dave Bolland.
The feisty centre returned from a 17-game absence to score one goal and set up three others as the Chicago Blackhawks kept their season alive with a convincing 7-2 win over the Canucks at the United Center.
"Sweep this," the Hawks seemed to be saying to the Canucks, who had hoped to finish off the defending Stanley Cup champions in four games. Chicago blew the game open with four unanswered goals in the second period.
Now the series shifts back to Vancouver for Game 5 on Thursday night (7 p.m., CBC, Team 1040). The Canucks remain in complete control with a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference quarter-final series, but the Hawks have at least given them something to think about.
"It's definitely what we needed," said Chicago captain Jonathan Toews. "Not only did we need a win, but it was great to win big and be able to prove a point. We want to go out there and play for each other and everything kind of finally snowballed in our favour. It gives us a lot of confidence going into Game 5.
"Again, the pressure's on them. We found our game again."
Now the Canucks need to rediscover theirs. From a Vancouver perspective there was absolutely nothing to like about this game. The Canucks were miserable from top to bottom. The Sedin twins were a combined minus-seven on the night, Vancouver's team defence was terrible and goalie Roberto Luongo surrendered more than three goals in regulation for the first time in his last 36 starts.
"Not very often this year after a game have I said we got outworked by the opposition, but we did get outworked tonight," said Vancouver coach Alain Vigneault. "They won most of the one-on-one battles, so it's about our work ethic and we can fix that easy."
"We have had the motto all year of not get too high, not get too low and I think that applies here," added defenceman Kevin Bieksa. "We have won three games and you haven't seen a whole lot of celebration and now we lose one and we learn from it and move on."
Bolland hadn't played since March 9, when he suffered a concussion. His return seemed to give the Hawks the spark they needed to extend their season.
"We certainly fed off of his presence," said Chicago coach Joel Quenneville.
Just like they did in Game 3 on Sunday night, the Hawks got the kind of start they wanted. And Bolland played a part in giving the Hawks an early lead.
He drew the second assist on Bryan Bickell's goal at 1:33 of the first. Bickell beat Bieksa down the right wing and then skated in front of the Vancouver goal before flipping the puck past Luongo, who had unsuccessfully tried to poke the puck off Bickell's stick.
Bolland also had a part in Vancouver's tying goal three minutes later. He was serving a minor for an elbow on Vancouver defenceman Christian Ehrhoff when Sami Salo beat Chicago goalie Corey Crawford with a one-timer from the left point. Salo's shot appeared to go in off Chicago defenceman Brian Campbell.
That turned out to be about the only mistake Bolland made all night.
"I knew I was ready," Bolland said. "Once I did the tests and the doctors said I was okay, I was ready to go. You never want to get in too quick with these things, but I knew my head was 100 per cent."
And now you wonder whether he's in the head of the Canucks.
The roof collapsed on Luongo and the Canucks in the second period. Defencemen Brian Campbell and Duncan Keith scored goals 17 seconds apart to get things started. Campbell took a pass from Patrick Kane and beat Luongo glove side from well out at 5:18. Then Michael Frolik won a puck battle with Alex Edler in the corner and fed a pass to Keith, who beat Luongo from the hashmarks.
Bolland scored his goal when he intercepted a Tanner Glass clearing attempt and put a shot off the left post and past Luongo at 14:45. Frolik completed the second-period onslaught at 18:57 when he scored on a breakaway after a Bolland pass.
The Canucks insisted they hadn't taken Tuesday's game for granted, assuming the Hawks would just roll over for them.
"Not at all," Bieksa said. "The preparation was the same going into tonight. The first period we were happy with. We just made some mistakes in the second period and they are a good team and they played well tonight. Their best players played well. They made us pay."
Patrick Sharp added a pair of power-play goals in the third period and Luongo was replaced by Cory Schneider shortly after Sharp's first goal at 2:49. Daniel Sedin scored Vancouver's other goal when he tipped in an Ehrhoff shot from the right point at 16:24 on a Vancouver power play.
Things got chippy near the end of the game and the teams combined to rack up 90 minutes in penalties in the third period.
"It's playoff hockey and not to say we want to make a statement going to the next game, but we want to finish the game hard and finish it physical," said Bieksa, who fought Chicago forward Viktor Stalberg late in the third. "That has been our game plan all year long, so that's what we did. We kept playing hard."
Now they must play hard on Thursday night or this series could get very interesting.
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The hosts of Fox News' "Red Eye" say Jay Leno stole one of his show's jokes.
On the May 24 edition of "Red Eye," contributor Andy Levy made a crack about California prisoners being released on the order of the Supreme Court.
Also read: Jay Leno Caught Stealing Bit, Forced to Admit It
"Supreme Court orders tens of thousands of California prisoners released," said Levy. "This actually may help the Raiders start selling out their home games again."
"Oh, nicely done," responded host Greg Gutfeld. "You can see, their fans are criminals."
Then, on May 26, Leno unleashed this corker during his opening monologue:
"Bad news for the state of California. The Supreme Court will force the state to release something like 46,000 convicts because of prison overcrowding. But the good news: It looks like the Oakland Raiders will have more season-ticket holders. Yeah, so the stadium will be packed."
Gutfield took the high ground Saturday night by saying that Levy must have traveled into the future, stolen the joke from Leno and then returned to May 24 to tell it on "Red Eye."
Yes, that's probably what happened.
In November, "The Tonight Show" retroactively gave credit for a joke when it used a video montage from Rich Juzwiak's FourFour.com without initially crediting Juzwiak or Kate Spencer, the person who first came up with the idea for the video.


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GLAND, Switzerland -- As part of the IUCN 2011 Underwater Photographer of the Year Contest, IUCN received 132 photographs of exceptional quality and creativity. Congratulations to the three winners: William Goodwin, Andre Seale and Lill Haugen.
The overall winner is William Goodwin, for his photograph Grouper Peek-a-Boo.
"I have been diving and creating underwater photographs for 50 years," says Mr. Goodwin. "My reverence for the world's oceans has led me to write a book with contributions from four leading biologists about the amazing world of marine sponges to be published in 2012 entitled The First Animal. My wife, Donna, and I created the Cayman Islands Underwater Image Bank for Students and Teachers to help increase understanding of and appreciation for the dwindling resources beneath the sea. I have seen our mother ocean decline during my life and I long for my grandchildren to know it the way it was."
In second place is Andre Seale for his photograph Submerged Mangrove. With a B.Sc. in Marine Science and a Ph.D. in Zoology, Dr. Seale is a research scientist, author and award-winning wildlife photographer. For the past 18 years, Andre has participated in numerous expeditions to document marine life and expose its beauty and fragility. Amongst Andre's photographic awards is a winning entry in the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year (2006) competition. His images have been featured in hundreds of publications worldwide, in his book Tropical Marine Gardens and his gallery artesub.com.
In third place is Lill Haugen for her photograph Coral Fans and Diver.
IUCN would like to thank all participants, as well as the four judges: Patricio Bernal (Coordinator High Seas Initiative, IUCN), Cynthia Craker (Publishing Officer, IUCN), Borjana Pervan (Media Relations Officer, IUCN) and Paule Gros (Programme Officer for the Mediterranean, MAVA Foundation).
More photos from the three winning photographers are featured in the 8th issue of Marine News. Selected photos from each contest participant are also presented in the Photo Gallery.
Views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect those of UnderwaterTimes.com, its staff or its advertisers.


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With just four contestants left standing, "American Idol" mixed things up on Tuesday, adding duets to the competition, but one singer stood out above all.
Crystal Bowersox once again gave performances that left the judges marveling over her artistic prowess.
The dreadlocked blonde first hit the stage, dueting with Lee DeWyze on "Falling Slowly," the song from the movie "Once" (songs from the movies was this week's theme). Crystal and Lee faced each other during the song, singing the lovey-dovey number to each other (with Crystal's boyfriend watching from the audience), and their rendition made the judges swoon.
"Unbelievable. Dude, that could be a hit right now," Randy Jackson said.
"One of my favorite moments of the entire season," Kara DioGuardi added.
Crystal's other number — Kenny Loggins' "I'm Alright," from the movie "Caddyshack -- was unexpected, but also, highly praised.
"That performance, I would say, just got Crystal-ized and I actually think that you took that song and made it better," Ellen DeGeneres said.
"I would say after that performance, you Crystal, are back in the game," Simon Cowell added.
As for Lee, he stumbled a bit on his first song – Seal's "Kiss From a Rose," from "Batman Forever," which the judges said he added too little variety to.
"You did nothing with that song, it was just OK," Randy shrugged. "It was pitchy in spots."
Michael Lynche also had trouble with his solo song – "Will You Be There" from the movie "Free Willy" – confusing Simon, who had never seen the film.
"I have no idea what 'Free Willy' is. What's the film about?" Simon asked following Michael's performance.
"It's about a whale," Michael laughed.
"Well, I'm still confused because I can't connect a whale [named] Willy and what you just did," the Brit said.
Casey too got some grief for his song choice. After singing the Simon & Garfunkel classic "Mrs. Robinson," Randy took the opportunity to tease Kara over her season-long Casey crush.
"What's the meaning in that song?" Randy asked.
"A lot of things," Casey said straight-faced.
"Dude, I figured that. Kara?" Randy laughed. "I thought that you sounded cool on it… I'm just curious about that subject matter and where you're going with that."
Michael and Casey, however, were able to redeem themselves with their duet to the Bryan Adams classic "Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman," which the judges were impressed with. Randy said it "sounded really good," a comment Simon echoed.
And Ellen chimed in simply, "As a matter of fact, yes, I have loved a woman."
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"39 Rock" star Tracy Morgan was whisked to the hospital Sunday night after collapsing at a Sundance Film Festival event.
A spokeswoman for Park City Medical Center in Park City, Utah, where the indie film festival is held, confirmed to NBC News that the "Saturday Night Live" alum had been treated there.
Earlier in the night, TMZ reported that just before Morgan fell unconscious and was rushed to the hospital, he had come across as "extremely intoxicated" while he made an acceptance speech for an honor at the Creative Coalition Spotlight Awards.
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But the hospital spokeswoman later told the site that no drugs or alcohol were found in his system.
Morgan's representative said in a statement that he was being treated for "a combination of exhaustion and altitude" — Park City, a ski hub when it isn't hosting Sundance, is high in the Rocky Mountains — and called reports of Morgan as having drunk alcohol as "100% false.
"He is with his fiancé and grateful to the Park City Medical Center for their care," the representative added.
Morgan hoped to be on the mend early Monday morning.
The 43-year-old comic, who is diabetic, has a history of health problems: He is diabetic and received a kidney transplant in 2010.


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Crude Fiber, maximum 3.0%
Moisture, maximum 10.0%
Ash, maximum 6.0%
Calcium (Ca), minimum 1.0%
Phosphorus (P), minimum 0.8%
Vitamin A, minimum 15,000 IU/kg
Vitamin E, minimum 100 IU/kg
Zinc, minimum 150 ppm
Omega-6 Fatty Acids, min 2.5%*
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, min 0.4%*
Glucosamine Hydrochloride, min 300 ppm*
Chondroitin Sulfate, minimum 100 ppm*
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Chicken, chicken meal, rice flour, oatmeal, whole grain brown rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols, a source of vitamin E), corn gluten meal, dried beet pulp, flaxseed, dried egg product, natural chicken flavor, fish meal, brewers dried yeast, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, glucosamine hydrochloride, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, copper proteinate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, chondroitin sulfate, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6),vitamin B12 supplement, menadione dimethylpyrimidinol bisulfite (source of vitamin K activity), riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid.
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The first two ingredients in the food are named meat products. However, the first is chicken inclusive of water content (about 80%) and once that is removed it is likely that this ingredient would be more accurately placed somewhat further down the ingredient list (ingredients are listed in order of weight). There is a further meat meal ingredient in the food (fish meal) 12th on the ingredient list, though this is too far down to make up a substantial portion of the food. We note that the manufacturer does not claim to use ethoxyquin-free sources (ethoxyquin is a chemical preservative commonly added to fish destined for meal, and is believed to be carcinogenic).
The main grain is rice flour, which we consider to be filler. Oatmeal and brown rice follow, which are decent quality grains. However, the next ingredient is corn gluten meal. Corn in any form is a problematic grain that is difficult for dogs to digest and thought to be the cause of a great many allergy and yeast infection problems. The AAFCO definition of corn gluten meal is the dried residue from corn after the removal of the larger part of the starch and germ, and the separation of the bran by the process employed in the wet milling manufacture of corn starch or syrup, or by enzymatic treatment of the endosperm. In plain English, that which remains after all the nutritious bits have been removed
Beet pulp is a low quality ingredient and filler. It is a by-product, being dried residue from sugar beets which has been cleaned and extracted in the process of manufacturing sugar. It is a controversial ingredient in dog food, claimed by some manufacturers to be a good source of fibre, and derided by others as an ingredient added to slow down the transition of rancid animal fats and causing stress to kidney and liver in the process. We note that beet pulp is an ingredient that commonly causes problems for dogs, including allergies and ear infections, and prefer not to see it used in dog food. There are less controversial products around if additional fibre is required.
We would prefer to see the use of whole eggs rather than egg product.
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There's so much to know to be a good mother that young moms can't know it all. They can learn it from their kids and from other moms. Here's ten things I wish I knew, or I discovered along the way.
1. Time is short, even though it feels long when they're young. Cherish their childhood. It will be gone faster than you can believe. I know everyone says this and the days are long. Go the extra mile even when it's hard.
2. Motherhood means sacrifice. You will eventually have more time for you. See #1. Learn to give as much as humanly possible. They'll always want more anyways!
3. Take care of yourself. It took me a few years to learn this one. Self-care makes you a better mother. Spend some time and money on YOU. Then you have more to give.
4. Don't fool with regret and guilt. Do your best. There is no perfect mother out there. As long as you get it right at least half the time, you're good. Get help! See #5.
5. Other mothers and experienced mothers can help. Parenting support groups saved me and showed me how to have a respectful and healthy relationship with my kids, without yelling, threatening, spanking, bribing and punishment. It was an investment of time and effort that paid off.
6. HAVE FUN. Your kids will cherish the good times and hopefully forgive and forget the not-so-good. Kids thrive on fun. Laugh, play games, tell stories, play Charades together.
7. Kids don't have to have it all. Learn to say "no" in a kind and firm way. Encourage them to earn money to buy more stuff. Show them how to have fun without spending a dime.
8. Kids are wonderful teachers. They are patient and kind. They will reflect back who and what we are. Sometimes the reflection is painful. They are flexible and can learn from us, especially through our actions. My kids let me make the same mistake over and over again until I figured out a different way.
9. Having family meetings and having kids do chores and family dinners are like putting money in the bank, an investment in everything you want your kids to become in the future.
10. Don't sweat the small stuff. When my two young sons discovered a mud bath and got really dirty, my choice was to reprimand them or surrender and get out the camera, quickly, and laugh.


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Profiling current students is one of the easiest ways to show prospective students the potential opportunities available at your institution. This idea isn't rocket science, but it can have a big impact. Here is the second video in Southern Illinois University Carbondale's new series "Big Things Are Within Reach."
Perceived Goals
- Sharing opportunities available for students attending SIU with prospective students. ("This could be you!")
- "This series focuses on students gaining hands-on experience and pursuing their goals," stated Tamarah Cook, manger of social media at SIU.
- Tamarah added that this series directly supports SIU's overall branding messages.
- "Big Things Are Within Reach" videos are created and produced by students on the Social Media Team. Awesome! Giving capable students a project like this is really smart. They're in touch with the current student body, have the ability to easily find these unique stories, and the end result will often look more authentic.
- If you aren't required to have a three to five second intro of your institution's logo, get rid of it. You can always put your logo at the end of the video or add a small watermark over your frames in the beginning. The first five to ten seconds are critical to retaining your viewers. In some ways I consider those intro-logos to be a punishment!
- I love the b-roll and effects selected for the beginning of the video. Making it clear very quickly that Nina's story is unique and taking place outside the typical academic setting was a smart decision. As a viewer, I'm curious to see and hear more.
- The shots of Nina in action are interesting and fun. Filming the interview from her DJ chair enhances the story and provides authenticity. Smart visual choices!
- When you're profiling current students with web video it is really important to select people who will be natural and relatable in front of the camera. Nina was a great choice.
- Layering music or other audio underneath a person speaking is a common practice, but you have to be really careful to not distract viewers from what is being said. The music was well selected for Nina's video profile, but overall it needs to be toned down. Many video editors will auto-adjust layered tracks for you, known as "ducking." Make sure you manually re-adjust if necessary. In fact, you might have to reduce the volume of your layered tracks to different levels throughout the video depending on how loudly the person on camera is speaking. Once you have all the audio tracks properly layered and adjusted, always give the entire video one final listen, with you eyes closed. It's amazing what you might pick up when you remove the sense of sight and just focus on listening.
- It's important to select your visual effects wisely. Too many transitions, flashes, or filters can be a bit overwhelming.
- Perfect length.
- More could have been done with the description and tags. What if a student wants to take Nina's path? What is the next step? Why not provide a link to her major's academic page? And better tagging will increase the likelihood that other videos from this series will appear in the side column of related videos.
- In case a prospective student discovers these type of videos on your YouTube channel, create YouTube playlists for your video series when two or more videos are posted.
- In case a prospective student randomly stumbles across this video, don't make it difficult for them to discover the rest. Using YouTube annotations you can quickly and easily link to the rest of the videos in your series.
- This video fits well into the theme "Big Things Are Within Reach." And Nina is a great example of a SIUC student pursuing special opportunities.
- The video has received a modest number of views.
- Selecting a title for the series that is in line with other branding efforts allows SIUC to take advantage of SEO opportunities. For example, notice the first sentence on the how to apply page.
My rating for this video is a 7.5. The video series is a fantastic idea to enhance the "Big Things" tagline and profiling Nina was a smart decision. I took into account that this series is student created and produced, but there were some audio issues and other minor details that prevented me from giving the video a higher score. Overall, it is an interesting and enjoyable video to watch.
Thanks for sharing this series, Tamarah!
Don't forget to submit a video from your institution.


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Andrea Mitchell talks with Rachel Maddow about the breaking news that the Department of Justice, with the confirmation hearing for John Brennan to head the CIA looming, will share their legal reasoning for extrajudicial targeting of Americans with drone strikes with the intelligence committees in Congress.
Updated at 9:44 p.m. ET -- Reversing its course, the White House will now brief members of Congress on the legal justifications for drone strikes against U.S. citizens, an administration official said Wednesday night.
"Today, as part of the president's ongoing commitment to consult with Congress on national security matters, the president directed the Department of Justice to provide the congressional intelligence committees access to classified Office of Legal Counsel advice related to the subject of the Department of Justice White Paper," the official said.
The Justice Department paper, first obtained by NBC News, concluded that the United States can legally order the killing of American citizens believed to be al-Qaida leaders.
Until Wednesday, the administration would not even confirm these memos existed.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, said in a statement Wednesday night she was pleased with the White House's decision.
"I am pleased that the president has agreed to provide the Intelligence Committee with access to the OLC opinion regarding the use of lethal force in counterterrorism operations. It is critical for the committee's oversight function to fully understand the legal basis for all intelligence and counterterrorism operations," Feinstein's statement read.
Earlier Wednesday, the Associated Press reported that White House spokesman Jay Carney said Obama was engaged in an internal process deliberation to determine how to balance the nation's security needs with its values. He said Obama was committed to providing more information to Congress, even as he refused to acknowledge whether the drone memo even existed.
"He thinks that it is legitimate to ask questions about how we prosecute the war against al-Qaida," Carney said. "These are questions that will be with us long after he is president and long after the people who are in the seats that they're in now have left the scene."
Some legal experts warned that the secret memo threatened constitutional rights and dangerously expanded the definition of national self-defense and of what constitutes an imminent attack.
The administration's decision to give the memo to the congressional intelligence committees comes a day before the Senate confirmation hearing Thursday for John Brennan, President Barack Obama's pick to lead the CIA. Brennan was an architect of the administration's controversial escalation of drone strikes to take out suspected militants.
Members of Congress have expressed serious reservations about the memo. On Wednesday, Rep. Ron Wyden, D-Ore. and a member of the House Intelligence Committee, told NBC News Radio that the memo "doesn't answer the central questions" revolving around an important policy decision: "When does the government have the legal right to kill an American?"
"The administration has essentially been stonewalling the committee and myself and others for over two years by not actually making that memo available with someone willing to answer questions about it," Wyden said.
Wyden vows to 'pull out all the stops' to get 'actual legal analysis' on drones


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Conservation and Environment in Peru: Monthly Updates
Monthly Update - July 2005
The month of July has flown by incredibly fast as both staff and volunteers alike have been busy. I am pleased to report that the bird monitoring project is continuing to produce some fascinating finds. I take the volunteers out to the mist nets where we spend the day checking for captures; identifying new species and tagging all the individuals. In twelve full research days we have now captured 146 individuals with over 50 species many of which are new to the reserve. Last week we moved our transects to the furthest extreme of the reserve. This area has many different forest types and one of the mist nets happened to pass a through an area of forest dominated by bamboo plants. This transect alone provided several new species including the rare Rufous-headed Woodpecker (Celeus spectabilis), Goeldi's Antbird (Myrmeciza goeldii), Reddish Hermit (Phaethornis rubber) (see photos), and the Dusky-tailed Flatbill (Ramphotrigon fuscicauda).
The study of the birds will be completed at the end of May next year but already with the help of Mauricio we are presenting our early findings to an ornithological convention in Tumbes, a city in the north of Peru. This will take place in October but this week we have completed the report as it has to be submitted in the first week of August. I am convinced that there are many more exciting discoveries to be made and will be sure to keep you informed in the monthly reports as the project continues over the coming months. At the end of the study period we will publish our findings and will hopefully attract other investigators who might wish to perform studies in our reserve.
Elsewhere we have received some new animals for the release program. A young Brown-throated three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegates) was brought to us and was quickly released. Sloths are not uncommon in the wild but their lethargic nature and habitat high in the upper canopy make sightings uncommon but I am sure that it will be safe and when the time comes will have no problem in finding a mate. Perhaps the most exciting new addition was a pygmy (also known as silky) anteater (Cyclopes didactylus). These tiny members of the anteater family (Mymercophagidae) are seldom seen in the wild being both nocturnal and reclusive by nature. However, this individual was very healthy and gave us a perfect opportunity to try out some new tracking equipment, donated by an ex-volunteer. We attached the radio transmitter to the animal and released it (see photo). The next day we tried to track the animal using our receiver and it was with great pleasure that we received a strong signal as soon as we left the camp. It was not long before the signal continued to become stronger until we narrowed the transmitter to just one tree. Here is where reality struck home because the animal was nowhere to be seen. It turned out that the transmitter had become loose and fallen to the ground at the base of said tree and the anteater was long gone. Whilst it was disappointing at first it was very satisfying to know that the signal can be picked up through all the dense vegetation and so we will be able to try the equipment on other species maybe with larger territories.
On a more worrying note we heard gunshots deep in the reserve on several occasions earlier in the month and upon closer investigation we discovered that some illegal wood extractors had been trespassing to hunt white-lipped peccaries. We found evidence of their activities and have reported them to the relevant authorities. We have worked very hard to be awarded the reserve and so both volunteers and staff are on the look out for more signs of poachers. Fortunately we have not come across any more evidence so let us hope it was a one-off not to be repeated.
The pilot farm is thriving with its new irrigation system and I am pleased to report that we have increased our number of goats and donkeys. In July Fernando and I took a trip from Cusco to a local market called Combapata. This fair occurs every Sunday and we set off at 4.30am to get there early and hopefully get to choose from the best animals on sale. The trip was a resounding success and we have now nearly forty goats (we bought 17 more), three donkeys and guinea pigs safely installed at the Farm. This means that next year we will be in a position to start offering livestock to the local farmers in a system whereby we would give them 50 goats and 50 guinea pigs. These animals would reproduce very quickly and within a year the farmer will have close to 150 of each type. He then returns the original fifty to us and we give them to someone else. This system will be very successful because the farmer will prepare his land in return for the gift of the animals. With so many goats and guinea pigs he will not need to hunt and will have meat, cheese and milk to sell. This means he will spend less time in the forest and will have no need to perform illegal activities such as hunting and wood extraction. I hope that the animals acclimatise quickly and we can get the project up and running as soon as possible. Our first goats bought two years ago have reproduced several times and so I am optimistic that the project will have a very positive impact for the local communities in the area.
August sees the turtle project back in action and this year we have an official permit to collect 80 nests which will give us close to 2000 young turtles should hatching rates be high. The artificial beach was prepared in July and so we are all set for one of our most exciting projects.
Stuart Timson
Conservation Manager
Taricaya Research Centre
04th August 2005


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Added ver 1.16 and now running debug it pops up a little window that says: "The DNSBL script should only be run on incoming messages or manually only." I'll miss the debug run since if everything clears the debug then the only messages is a #timeout error at the close.
In the setup script the timeout was left blank. I'll wait for a spam email now and see what happens.
By the way so far its hitting 100%. I've got 12,272 junk words and 3,645 good words so everything should be tuned up by now.


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Can your ears even handle the excitement?!
As if Canadian singer Michael Bublé's beautiful voice wasn't enough to please his fans, the crooner recently confirmed to U.K. TV show Daybreak that he will be working with Reese Witherspoon on a duet for his upcoming album, expected to release next year.
Um, yes please!
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"By all accounts it would be true," he said of working with Witherspoon. "I just really am a big fan, and so myself and my camp, we wanted to do this with her, and we were thrilled that she was excited about it too."
The actress showed off a bit of her vocal chops when she starred as country singer June Carter in the 2005 film "Walk the Line," and told MTV News it was "the most challenging, horrifying experience of my life."
Well, it couldn't have been that bad if she's willing to do it again (yay for us!).