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Science Report – November 3rd
Martian Halite and Preservation Potential of Biosignatures
By Crew Biologist Anushree Srivastava
First of all, what is halite?
Halite is natural salt – sodium chloride (NaCl) – or table salt. Halite is also commonly known as rock salt. Halite is formed or precipitated as a result of evaporation of salt lakes and seas, and in turn called evaporite. During evaporation, liquid water is transformed into gas and the halite precipitated. Halite makes cubic crystals and is found in sedimentary salt basins. Halite deposits are potential targets for astrobiological exploration of Mars due to its capability to capture organics and preserve them over a long period of time. Osterloo and co-workers detected more than 600 locations of chloride bearing deposits, including halite, on the surface of Martian Southern Hemisphere using the Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS). These deposits date from Noachian (about 4.5 billion years ago, to about 3.7 billion years ago) to Hesperian (about 3.7 billion years ago to about 3 billion years ago): Martian geological timescale. The Noachian period is considered to be warmer and wetter and thus more conducive to life. Moreover, multiple geomorphological observations suggest the formation of these Martian evaporites through surface water runoff and evaporation and these deposits are considered to be contemporaneous to the age of the formation of valley networks on Mars. This is also suggestive to the last widespread water activity on the ancient Mars.
Nice illustration by Lowenstein et al., 2011 "Photomicrographs of fluid inclusions in ancient halite from Saline Valley and Death Valley (Calif., USA) cores. (A) Dunaliella cell (left) and miniaturized prokaryotes (circled), in irregularly shaped fluid inclusion, Saline Valley core, 93 m, 150 ka. (B) Light green and orange Dunaliella cells suggest preservation of chlorophyll and β-carotene, Death Valley core, 17.8 m, 34 ka. Modified from Schubert et al. (2010). (C) Miniaturized prokaryotes in cubic fluid inclusion, Death Valley core 16.5 m, 31 ka. Modified from Schubert et al. (2009). (D) Portion of large fluid inclusion containing yellow-green Dunaliella cells and two cells coated with outward radiating crystals of β-carotene (brown). Miniaturized prokaryote is circled. Death Valley core 15.7 m, 29 ka. (E) Portion of fluid inclusion showing Dunaliella cells heavily coated with crystalline β-carotene, Death Valley core 15.7 m, 29 ka. Arrow shows the boundary between the fluid inclusion and the host halite crystal. (F) Dunaliella cells in various stages of degradation within a large fluid inclusion, Saline Valley core, 44 m, ca. 70 ka. Arrow shows ruptured glycocalyx (cell coat) of one Dunaliella cell."
Halite is capable of entraining and preserving carbon or biosignatures – any substance that is indicator of past or present life – through the mechanism called sequestration. Therefore, any microorganisms were surviving on the ancient Mars which was suitable for life could be captured inside halite. Furthermore, halite encases inclusions of the precipitating fluid which form a favourable micro-habitat to any microorganism trapped inside it during the growth phase of the halite crystals. Fluid-inclusions are rich of minerals and sometimes host algae which secrete glycerol. Therefore, any entrapped microorganism that can utilize these resources can survive a prolonged period of time (possible over thousands or million years) buried inside the halite crystals. Halite can also act as a shield for these microbes in order to protect them from high radiation. Studies have also found halite in multiple Martian meteorites such as Zag, and Monahans. Hence, halite should be one of the prime targets of the astrobiological exploration of Mars 2020 mission!
Further reading:
DasSarma S (2006) Extreme Halophiles Are Models for Astrobiology. Microbe 1: 120-126
Davila AF et al. (2011) A large sedimentary basin in the Terra Sirenum region of the southern highlands. Icarus 212: 579–589
Davila AF, McKay CP (2011) Salt Flats in Terra Syrenum-A site to search for extant and extinct life on Mars. Analogue Sites for Mars Missions.
Fries et al (2015) Martian Halite: Potential for both Long-term Preservation of Organics and Source of Water. Abstract in "First Landing Site/Exploration Zone Workshop for Human Missions to the Surface of Mars".
Gooding JL (1992) Soil mineralogy and chemistry on Mars: Possible clues from salts and clays in SNC meteorites. Icarus 99: 28-41
Gramain A, Chong Díaz GC, Demergasso C, Lowenstein TK, McGenity TJ (2011) Archaeal diversity along a subterranean salt core from the Salar Grande (Chile). Environmental Microbiology 13: 2105–2121
Landis GA (2001) Martian Water: Are there Extant Halobacteria on Mars? Astrobiology 1: 161-164
Lowenstein TK, Schubert BA, Timofeeff MN (2011) Microbial communities in fluid inclusions and long-term survival in halite. GSA Today 21: 4-9
McGenity T (2014) The immortal, halophilic superhero: Halobacterium salinarum – a long-lived poly-extremophile, Microbiology Today 24-27
Osterloo, MM et al. (2010). Geologic context of proposed chloride-bearing materials on Mars. Journal of Geophysical Research 115
Rieder R, Gellert R, Anderson RC, Brückner J, Clark BC, Dreibus G, Economou T, Klingelhöfer G, Lugmair GW, Ming DW, Squyres SW, d'Uston C, Wänke H, Yen A, Zipfel J (2004) Chemistry of Rocks and Soils at Meridiani Planum from the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer. Science 306: 1746–1749
Schubert BA, Lowenstein TK, Timofeeff MN (2009) Microscopic identification of prokaryotes in modern and ancient halite, Saline Valley and Death Valley, California. Astrobiology 9: 467–482
Schubert BA, Lowenstein TK, Timofeeff MN, Parker MA (2010) Halophilic Archaea cultured from ancient halite, Death Valley, California. Environmental Microbiology 12: 440–454
Squyres SW, Knoll AH, Arvidson RE, et al. (2006) Two years at Meridiani Planum: results from the Opportunity Rover. Science 313: 1403–7
Treiman AH, Gleason JD, Bogard DD (2000) The SNC meteorites are from Mars. Planetary Space Sciences 48:1213–1230


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Halloween is a time to perform tricks and pranks, tell scary stories, light fires and tell fortunes, etc. like any other major event, Halloween though informal; it has symbols associated with it. Some of the symbols are controversial depending on the religious angle looked at. With different events, people associate them with what mostly happened during the time of the event and gave them the psychic natural mind feeling that they were there and allows them to engage in the full spirit of the event. Some of the most common Halloween symbols are as mentioned. This will always appear, in recent times, let's say in magazines, movies and other ways of expressing Halloween.
- Large bonfire: In the history of Halloween, the Celtic would come together a day on the Halloween day and light a large bonfire. With this, they made called the fire sacred and what would give the light and protect them from the ghosts that had escaped the dark side. To them, the light was sacred and something to encourage them.
- Burning crops & animals: The Celtics saw the need to protect themselves from the wrath of the gods and ghosts that had escaped and entered earth as a result of the opening between the earth and the land of the dead. They gave sacrifice so as to please the dead and save themselves from their wrath. It was to also request the gods to guide them as they entered the dark winter season which was largely associated with many deaths due to the cold and reduced food. They also used it to thank their gods for the harvest through the summer and that it will be enough to take them through the dark season.
- Wearing costumes: This is common today than in the past. During the times of the Celtics, they wore costumes with animal skins and animal heads to disguise themselves from the ghosts that were roaming the land. They also saw it as a noble gesture towards their gods. During the Roman Empire times, people wore costumes to remember the saints and martyrs who had died as a sign of respect and recognition of their efforts while alive, and also signified how important and respected being a martyr or saint was. Today, costumes are still being worn but mostly to identify oneself either as a superhero or princess, witch, vampire and other superstitious beings that existed. People have even adopted other people as their costumes e.g. athletes, presidents and other celebrities and influential people in the modern day society.
- Halloween bats& spiders: After lighting a bonfire, many insects would appear out of the attraction of the light. With this, insect eating animals would also come in the presence of the fire and the most common were bats flying around. This came to be a common symbol in the Halloween night and people have embrace it till date as a way of signifying magic and the difference in time cycle.
- Jack-o-lanterns/pumpkins: The Irish immigrated to the United States as they ran away from the famine in their land which destroyed all turnips and potatoes. Turnipsare what were originally used during the Halloween. Upon arriving in the United States, turnips were rare and they decided to use pumpkins as a perfect replacement and the symbol of the pumpkin remains to be the most common Halloween symbol in the world today.
- Skeletons: Halloween being a reminder and honour to the dead, skeletons are what are used to represent the dead who no longer share the physical stage of life. People would wear clothes drawn with skeletons to represent the dead and skulls to symbolize that the head remains the centre of humanity and is what controls the body.
- Black cats: Black is a common colour to mean death and mystery, that which is beyond the unknown. Cats on the other hand are known to be creatures that can walk in the night without any light and yet see clearly. They have been linked with the superstitious world and served as a bridge since they are said to be able to see the other world which we can't see, therefore the go between the living and the unknown world.
- Witch: Witches have been known to be humans with supernatural powers who are able to communicate with the underworld. They are seen as the people who will be able to create a common understanding between the living and the dead.

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ObamaCare; Not a Tree, But a Forest.
Louise Annarino
March 30, 2012
"The Best Time To Plant A Tree Was Always 20 Years Ago. The Second Best Time Is Always Today." ~ Old Chinese Saying
While every other industrialized nation has already assured universal health care for its citizens, the United States has not. Other presidents tried unsuccessfully to enact universal health care. It took President Obama's pragmatic efforts to get the country this far. We still have far to go. It does not make economic sense to continue hi-tech health delivery system underpinned by a profit motive. A single payer system, removing the profit motive, is more efficient and cost-effective.
Dr. Atul Gawande's insights caution us to not focus on cost over care. http://www.npr.org/2011/01/19/132931975/lowering-medical-costs-by-providing-better-care . His influence was written into ObamaCare, which offers free preventive care, researches and pays for quality outcome rather than billable minutes. ObamaCare is controlling costs by controlling quality, while extending coverage. An amazing accomplishment.
If allowed to become fully implemented ObamaCare will continue to shift what Evan Falchuk calls our misguided focus. "The misguided focus on saving money over good medicine means we get neither. The surest way to save money is to make sure that patients get enough time with their doctors, who need to be able to use their training and judgment to help their patients make the right decisions. It's a global problem, but America suffers from the most exaggerated version of it." Warning: Graphic Politics By Evan Falchuk, http://www.seefirstblog.com/2009/12/25/warning-graphic-politics/
Spending more money does not guarantee a better outcome. As of 2009, the "US still shows a dramatic divergence from the other countries, spending more than twice as much for a slightly below average life expectancy." Graphing The Cost of Health Care by Jon Peltier,December 30th, 2009 Peltier Technical Services, Inc., Copyright © 2012. See chart at:Graphing The Cost of Health Care | Peltier Tech Blog | Excel Charts http://peltiertech.com/WordPress/graphing-the-cost-of-health-care/#ixzz1qceLwkVw. ObamaCare includes on-going reviews to determine what does/does not improve treatment outcomes; assessing quality while reducing costs.
In 2010 an analysis by Drs. Orszag and Emanuel in The New England Journal of Medicine summed up the multifaceted approach which makes ObamCare so promising and so confusing."The ACA not only will extend health care coverage to millions of Americans but also will enact many policies specifically aimed at reducing the amount we are spending on health care and, by changing the delivery system, reducing the rate of growth in health care costs over time. Indeed, one of the essential aspects of the legislation is that unlike previous efforts, it does not rely on just one policy for effective cost control. Instead, it puts into place virtually every cost-control reform proposed by physicians, economists, and health policy experts and includes the means for these reforms to be assessed quickly and scaled up if they're successful. By enacting a broad portfolio of changes, the ACA provides the best assurance that effective change will occur. Moreover, by taking a multifaceted approach that includes hard savings plus the mechanisms for creating a dynamic health care system, it enables physicians, hospitals, and other providers to consistently improve outcomes, boost quality, and reduce costs as health care evolves." http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp1006571
Whatever the U.S. Supreme Court rules, I am convinced we will have universal health care soon. For reasons both humane and cost effective, we cannot afford not to do so. A single payer system, medicare for all, would best serve both purposes. The second best time to press for universal, single payer health system may be now. We should have planted this tree long ago. The U.S. Supreme Court may uproot or prune the sapling. We will continue to plant. ObamaCare is not a single tree, but a forest.


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Friday, Mar 15, 2019
MK (Marc Kinchen) & Treasure Fingers
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Temple Presents MK (Marc Kinchen)
MK (Marc Kinchen) who has performed various dates in the States including EDC in Vegas, the main stage at HARD Summer earlier this year and will be featured at the Imagine Festival in Atlanta as well. Add all this to his in-demand remixes for the artists such as Rihanna, London Grammar, Solardo and Clean Bandit, alongside his original productions, MK has swiftly become one of the world's most in-demand producers in dance music. Several of his earlier releases including "Always" "Burning" and "Push The Feeling On" were instrumental in first helping dance music cross over into the mainstream, while his 2014 remix of Wankelmut & Emma Louise's "My Head Is A Jungle" has amassed over 45 million Spotify streams. His latest single "17" has served as a highlight to a great year for MK, where he continues to flourish overseas and break new boundaries in North America. The track has been streamed on Spotify over 31 million times. The British have always had an affinity for quality house music, and they have embraced this MK song as well. The U.K. audience has catapulted "17" into Top 10 slots across many prominent charts including BBC Radio, Shazam and iTunes. All over Europe, "17" has received steady radio play from Denmark's The Voice to Belgium's Top Radio, plus breaking into Ireland's Top 10.
Treasure Fingers, the DJ and producer born Ashley Jones has been making it rain in the disco with innovative remixes and original tracks. Jones is far from a new jack, having racked up over a decade of international club experience and studio chops as part of the legendary drum & bass group, Evol Intent. Yet as Treasure Fingers, he's found a way to merge his diverse influences and deep history into a signature sound, packed with intricate basslines, chopped-up, gritty synth melodies, and party-ready drum breaks. It's already captured the ears of everyone from Innerpartysystem , Monarchy, Theophilus London and Miike Snow to dance music icons Eric Prydz, Romanthony and Roy Davis JR (all of whom requested the Treasure Fingers remix treatment). His amazing new twist on Disco attracted the attention of such labels as Defected, MOS, Nervous, Hed Kandi and Fools Gold to name a few.
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GSD Studies School Traffic
Campus traffic congestion is being studied at all schools, with preliminary input from parents,
community members, and officials being gathered. A problem-solving committee for the elementary schools' campus has already been established. A traffic-control task force at GMS/GHS is being organized, but the committee has not been formally designated at the time of this printing. More GMS/GHS input will be requested from the community at an upcoming date. Several parents have already provided helpful analytical data.
According to Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Daigneault, a great deal of study has been done at each location. At this point, the best solution for GES/GUES has been determined to be the addition of another point of entry to the campus. He states, "We have studied the problem at the elementary schools and have determined that we need an alternate access road to connect
Grenada Upper Elementary School with Highway 8. The road would have a two-fold purpose. It would serve as an emergency exit for both schools and alleviate the traffic congestion at the intersection of Pender Drive and Highway 8."
To consider options for the elementary congestion, including the most cost-effective and efficient route, community input is being sought by the GES/GUES committee. Dr. Daigneault states, "We are looking for ways to implement the project as cost effectively as possible." Individuals with viable suggestions should contact any of the elementary school principals: Dr. Vivian Simmons (226-8900), Mr.Raleigh Woods (226-2584), or Loren Harris (226-2818).
The staff and administration of GSD are planning and organizing these initiatives and wish to solve these traffic congestion problems as soon as possible. We thank parents and community members in advance for their input and suggestions.


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Letters to the Editor
New outlook for new year
Well, we made it to 2017. My finger kept putting an 8. I guess it is because the time goes so fast!
I hope that everyone has a great new year! Please read a piece by Max Ehrman called "Desiderata." It is a wonderful writing of the author's perception of how we should live.
I myself am going to strive to be as peaceful and decent a human being as I can as a New Year's resolution. I am going to follow Ehrman's writing to the fullest extent that I can.
We are only here for a short while. The time creeps up until you reach past 40 years old and then it rockets along. One day you are at the age of Social Security and retirement and you wonder where the time went!
You also reflect on where you have gone in your life, more so than when you were young. What kind of legacy will you leave behind? I never thought much on it until recently. Now I am going to try to erase the bad and add to the good in my life.
I hope that you will have a great new year and place God first, family second and America third.
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Posted by Jordan on April 29, 2017
Hi all, As you can see above, my animator in Unity3D is a complete mess that isn't worthy of much love! It looks like some spider lives there and it caught a bunch of shitty parameters. Well I've finally cleaned it up and made it a million times more efficient and easier to read...
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Howdy, Right now I've been working on Otto's in-game slide, which basically follows the same mechanics as NES Megaman's slide. To be honest, I usually forget that Megaman can even slide, until I come to a point where it's necessary to continue. It makes me wonder if someone has gone through an entire game without knowing you can slide, but then again I think every Megaman has a part where you have to slide to continue.


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Warner Bros. Pictures has released nine character posters for their upcoming "Harry Potter" spin-off feature "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" which features nine major characters from the film, including one which teases the 'Deathly Hallows' symbol.
Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Alison Sudol, Ezra Miller, Dan Fogler, Colin Farrell, Jenn Murray, Jon Voight, Carmen Ejogo, Gemma Chan and newcomer Faith Wood-Blagrove star in the 1926-set story about Newt Scamander who just completed a global excursion to find and document an extraordinary array of magical creatures.
Arriving in New York for a brief stopover, he might have come and gone without incident…were it not for a No-Maj (American for Muggle) named Jacob, a misplaced magical case, and the escape of some of Newt's fantastic beasts, which could spell trouble for both the wizarding and No-Maj worlds. The film opens everywhere on November 18th.


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After my first few days in Japan, my sleep schedule normalized. From my hotel window, Tokyo seemed to spread like a network of densely packed buildings and arterial streets all the way to Mt. Fuji, which sat hazily on the horizon. Street level, each neighborhood had a unique look and feel, yet the city still felt whole as if unified by a cultural pulse, which revealed itself through reverent tradition, forward-looking modernity, and the hundreds of tiny shrines tucked away between busy streets.
Find my recommendations below. They are hardly comprehensive, but they are some of the best places that I found and loved in Tokyo.
Akihabara (or "Akiba" for short) is known as the electric town of Tokyo. Here you can find hundreds of small electronic shops and everything otaku (geek). You'll find huge stores devoted to game arcades, anime, and manga.
Shibuya is the Tokyo most visitors expect — neon lights, tall buildings, and bustling crowds, but it is probably best known for Shibuya Crossing — the world's busiest pedestrian crossing. It's a major entertainment area and a great place to eat and drink late into the night.
Head to nearby Yoyogi Park for a break from the crowds. This is also where you'll find Meiji Jingu Shrine.
Harajuku is the place to find all the latest trends in street fashion. Walk down Takeshita Dori on a Sunday for some serious people watching. This small pedestrian alley is filled with inexpensive clothing, accessory shops, teens in cosplay, and cat cafes.
Shinjuku is a popular business district with an even more popular nightlife. Here, you will find plenty of bars and restaurants, as well as Kabuki-cho (Tokyo's red light district) and Shinjuku Ni-chome (Tokyo's gay bar district). In my opinion, this is where to stay because there's food, nightlife, and it's fairly central to the rest of Tokyo.
Hibiya is home to many parks and the nearby Imperial Palace in central Tokyo.
Imperial influences are everywhere from Kokyo Gaien to the Imperial Theater, Hibiya Park, and the lush Imperial Palace East Gardens.
For a small but thriving nightlife, check out the area east of Ebisu Station. Less intense than Shibuya and somewhat more of an international feel.
Daikanyama is best described as chill and residential. Walking through the winding streets, you'll find upscale shops, cafes, and bars.
For high-end shopping, go to Ginza, which is home to many luxury fashion brands like Gucci, Channel, and Louis Vuitton. For some of the best food, head to the basement of the sprawling department store. Here you will find the incredible grocery-filled basements, or depachika, filled with tea, pastry, tempura, noodles, sushi, and more.
The famous Tsukiji Fish Market is also just two stops from Ginza.
Roppongi is Tokyo's best-known nightlife district for foreigners and young locals. The area is filled with bars and clubs, which remain crowded until dawn. During the day visit the Roppongi Hills shopping complexes, which are quite impressive.
Eat + Drink
- 7-11
It may sound strange, but 7-11 is a must for any tourist. Unlike those in the States, Japanese 7-11's are pristinely clean, have tasty afforable food, and — most importantly — are one of the few locations where American bank cards work.Everywhere
- About Life Coffee Brewers Cafe
Minimal coffee shop built into one corner of a multi-use, multi-story, white bricked building in Shibuya.1 Chome-19-8 Dōgenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 150-0043, Japan
- Bar Benfiddich
Hiroyasu Kayama treats cocktails like an apothecary mixing elixirs, infusions and liquors — even using a mortar and pestle to pulverize spices. A must.9F, 1-13-7 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku Tokyo
- Bar Radio
Small, old fashioned bar with a speakeasy feel.3 Chome-10-34 Minamiaoyama, Minato, Tokyo 107-0062, Japan
- Bear Pond Espresso
Bear Pond quickly gained a reputation for two things: coffee and its idiosyncratic rules. There's a no-photo policy and the service can swing from excellent to off-putting. However, the coffee is generally great.2-36-12 Kitazawa Setagaya-ku Tokyo Japan 155-0031
- eatrip
Located in the center of Harajuku, eatrip uses farm-fresh, organic Japanese ingredients delivered directly from their network of farmers.1F-6-31-10 Jingumae Shibuya-ku Tokyo Japan 150-0001
- Fu-unji
Located in Shinjuku, this ramen shop almost always has a line – but don't worry, seats move quickly. Once inside, choose your ramen and pay at the vending machine, and then bring your ticket to the chef. My recommendation is to to try the tokusei tsukemen.2-14-3, Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 151-0053
- Genki Sushi
Affordable, casual conveyor-belt sushi at this popular Japanese chain.1F Leisure Plaza Bld. 24-8 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042
- Goodbeer Faucets
Goodbeer Faucets offers a great selection of Japanese craft beers right in lively Shibuya district. Come early for Happy Hour.Shibuya Crossroad Building 2F, 1-29-1 Shoto, Shibuya-ku
- Honmura An
The owner used to operate a restaurant in NYC. They serve amazing hand-pulled soba.7-14-18 Roppongi, Minato-ku Tokyo, Japan
- Ichiran Shibuya
This popular fast, casual food chain has the BEST thick broth ramen in Tokyo. On the spicy side.1 Chome-22-7 Jinnan, Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 150-0041, Japan
- Little Nap Coffee Stand
Roadside coffee shop on the west side of Yoyogi Park.5-65-4 YOYOGI SHIBUYA-KU TOKYO 151-0053 JAPAN
- New York Bar at the Park Hyatt Tokyo
Located on the 52nd floor of the Park Hyatt, the New York Bar has sweeping views of Tokyo. And yes, it's THAT bar from Lost in Translation. Come early and grab one of the original drinks or stay late for the live music.52nd Floor of the Park Hyatt Hotel
- Popeye
Drink your way through 70 different Japanese beers in this comfortable pub.2 Chome-18-7 Ryōgoku, Sumida-ku, Tōkyō-to 130-0026, Japan
- Sarutahiko Coffee
Well-known cozy coffee shop near Ebisu station.1-6-6 Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0013
- Shinjuku Golden Gai
Touristy collection of narrow alleys and snug bars — some of which can only hold about five people. Each bar has its own hook so try out a few. Keep in mind, that while it is a tourist attraction, some bars do not welcome foreigners. A few recommendations include Albatross, Zucca, Bitter Orange, and Happy.1 Chome-1 Kabukichō, Shinjuku-ku, Tōkyō-to 160-0021, Japan
- Sushi Kanesaka
Skip the stress of trying to secure a table at Sukiyabashi Jiro and instead head to Sushi Kanesaka for his masterful omakase made from fish straight from Tsukiji Market. If you don't want to break the bank, go for lunch. Reservations highly recommended.B1/F Misuzu Bldg, 8-10-3 Ginza Chuou-ku, Tokyo
- Toranomon Koffee
Located in the Mori Building, Toranomon Koffee takes coffee seriously. The clean, almost traditional decor, understates the precision Toranomon Koffee take to brew a great cup of coffee or espresso.1 Chome-1-23 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tōkyō-to 105-0001, Japan
- Tsunahachi
Affordable and tasty tempura in this popular spot.3-31-8 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- A.P.C Surplus
Located in Daikanyama, Parisian A.P.C.'s outlet store focuses heavily discounted specials and pieces from previous collections.27-3 Sarugakuchō, Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 150-0033, Japan
- Don Quijote
A sprawling discount store selling everything imaginable from cosplay gear to KitKats in unique flavors. Definitely worth a trip for Japanese souvenirs.4 Chome-3-3 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tōkyō-to 101-0021, Japan
Small clothing shop in the quiet back streets of Daikanyama decorated with drift wood and other found objects. Okura stocks men's and women's clothing.20-11 Sarugaku-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Harajuku Takeshita Street
A bustling 400 m street home to trendy restaurants and stores for any style. Think cosplay, bubble tea, and a lot of pink.1 Chome-19 Jingūmae, Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 150-0001, Japan
- Meiji Jingū
Meiji Jingū is a large Shinto shrine dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji. Located within Yoyogi Park, the spacious, forrest shrine makes for a relaxing departure from the busy streets of Tokyo.1-1 Yoyogikamizonochō, Shibuya-ku, Tōkyō-to 151-8557, Japan
- Tsukiji Market
Tokyo's famous sprawling wholesale fish market with an array of retail stalls and the always popular tuna auction. Great spot to grab lunch.5 Chome-2-1 Tsukiji, Chūō-ku, Tōkyō-to 104-0045, Japan
- Conrad Tokyo
Sweeping ceilings with modern, minimal decor. Grab a seat by the bay and watch the sunset.1 Chome-9-1 Higashishinbashi, Minato, Tokyo 105-7337, Japan
- Park Hyatt Tokyo
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Speaking about the process of Australia approving TAR in e-discovery, Justice Vickery highlighted its importance in helping to combat the "document tsunami" playing out in court.
"A commercial bank these days will produce approximately 2 terabytes of information every second. That is electronically stored information, or ESI. Imagine suing a bank in those circumstances, where a pile of 80,000 telephone books, or all episodes of The Simpsons (which is about 350 episodes) constitutes about 1 terabyte.
"In this context, which is quite extraordinary and quite new for us, the only real way to tackle this problem is to use the computer to beat it at its own game. This is the only way that we can hope to manage litigation involving large volumes of documents on this scale. It then becomes a question of the most appropriate technologies to be used for the process of identifying and managing the relevant documents in such a potentially vast pool."
Justice Vickery pointed to a case where he made an order for the use of TAR, discussing how its implementation paid off in spades.
"As I described it to the judge in question, it would take 30 summer clerks pushing trolleys and lapping the Victorian Supreme Court library twice to carry all of the documents involved to the court in hard copy. The discovery in that case clearly had not been undertaken satisfactorily.
Read the complete article at 'Document tsunami' driving lawyers to upskill in TAR
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Once you have kids, "dating" often becomes a thing of the past. It's easy to set aside our relationships for just a little while – because they are a stable constant in our lives. The needs of our children too often define us and we forget to make time for the little things. I know I'm especially guilty of this; but I'm working on it.
They all sleep eventually. Here are 10 great ideas to keep the spark of marriage alive, without bringing in the sitter.
1. Have an Indoor Picnic
Set up a blanket on the floor and pack your picnic basket with some late night dessert, snacks, or even a bottle of wine. Turn on a noise machine Try This One! and pretend you're in the great outdoors.
2. YouTube Karaoke
Yep, you can even YouTube karaoke. I can't say I'm a terrific singer, but I can say husband is a TERRIBLE singer. Karaoke is a guaranteed way to have us rolling on the floor, laughing in stitches.
3. Find a Star Map, and Search for Constellations
Bring a glass of wine outside and stargaze. Get lost in the beauty of the night sky. Make sure your map current, as the skies change throughout the year.
4. Make Dessert
We've all seen the gelato commercial where the parents sneak downstairs for a yummy treat. If I'm being honest, I save my cravings for after bed time more often than not. Find a good recipe and make dessert from scratch. Then, indulge.
5. Play a Children's Game
One of my personal favorite in-home date nights is game night. We take uncomplicated games add a few new rules. In Trouble (Find Trouble, Here) for instance, we add the ability to go backwards and each take two corners. It adds a bit of adult complexity to a childhood favorite.
6. Build a Fort
Who doesn't love a good fort? Create your masterpiece, then snuggle the night away talking about your hopes and dreams.
7. Pintrest Create
Pintrest is filled with DIY décor ideas. Find one together, buy the supplies, and spend the night creating memories and (hopefully) a successful project. I'm partial to the personalized wood boards.
8. Create a Scavenger Hunt
Use your creative juices and muster up simple rhymes to send your partner running around the house looking for clues. The final destination could be a bath, the bed, or even the kitchen for some ice cream.
9. Replay Your First Date, at Home
My husband and I had our first date at a supper club. After, we went for ice cream and mini golfing. (Yep, we're that silly.) Spending the night eating an ordered in meal, eating ice cream, and creating a mini golf course in the living room while reminiscing as our kids sleep sounds glorious.
10. Create a Dream Vacation
It might not happen soon, but someday your kids will be grown up and living with families on their own (or at least, that's the plan.) If you're too exhausted to be active dream of relaxation instead. Where will you go?
The task of finding more great ways to spend time together is never-ending.
Do you have a favorite in home date night? I'd love to hear about it!


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Will NET Health Waffle on Food Truck Regulations?
The Food Truck drama continues in the City of Tyler. Tonight the public is invited to attend a meeting between city and public health representatives at 5 pm at the Tyler Chamber of Commerce.
According to the Tyler Morning Telegraph, The City of Tyler is frustrated with the current 'building and construction requirements' required for food trucks.
"My point, and my point directly, is Northeast Texas (health department) should be worried about the quality of the food, not the quality of construction," Mayor Martin Heines said to a group of 17 health department employees following a Tuesday City Council meeting. "There are certain buildings in town that are shacks and are providing food to the public. Your job at the Northeast Texas Public Health District is to make sure that food is healthy to eat."
Tyler Food Truck Park owners have appealed for the public to attend and learn more about the situation on their Facebook Page:


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Barca 'champions' capable of fresh comeback, says Luis Enrique
Barcelona are capable of springing another remarkable Champions League comeback from 3-0 down against Juventus on Wednesday, insists coach Luis Enrique.
The Spanish champions made history by overcoming a 4-0 first leg deficit by beating Paris Saint-Germain 6-1 in the second leg of their last 16 tie.
"It is obvious it is not our most consistent season, we have struggled more than in other years," said Enrique, after Barca's 3-2 win over Real Sociedad on Saturday.
"But this is group of winners and champions capable of anything.
"Anyone who doubts that can switch off the lights on their way out."
Enrique, who will step down at the end of the season, predicted before the return leg of the PSG tie that has side would at least get back into the tie at some point at the Camp Nou.
And he repeated that prediction for the visit of the Italian champions despite Juventus' excellent defensive record having conceded just two goals in nine Champions League games this season.
"In the previous tie we were able to overcome an even more difficult result.
"We will be in the tie at some point of the 90 minutes.
"We need to play a great game and have a clear and precise efficiency in front of goal."
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Bring out the BBQ! Soda Bread Burger Buns
It's a lovely day here at the Little Mill HQ with temperatures reaching a sizzling 21C, perfect BBQ weather! We Irish are known for our ability to break out the BBQ in a lot less favourable conditions, so why not throw some delicious Irish beef burgers on the grill and wrap them in delicious wholemeal soda bread baps.
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The sense of smell is closely linked with memory, probably more so than any of our other senses. In addition to being the sense most closely linked to memory, smell is also highly emotive. We all know the therapeutic effect that baking has on us, the ritual of mixing, the smell of the baking. What better subject to ignite the creative writing juices than memories of baking! The winner of our "Share the love" writing competition is Deirdre O'Brien who shared with us her lovely story of baking with her Grandmother. We hope you enjoy!
Wholemeal Spelt Sticky Date Buns
Our imaginative baker Eoin Jenkinson strikes again with this decadent recipe for wholemeal spelt sticky date buns….a bit of a tongue twister but a taste sensation none the less! Made in muffin tins to puff up and make a "snail shell", these lovely spelt buns ooze with buttery toffee and sticky date pieces. Best served warm from the oven with a steaming cup of tea or coffee to chase away the winter shills. Leftovers (if there are any!) will reheat well and can be frozen and zapped in the microwave for emergencies.
Wholemeal Coffee Cake with Brown Butter Icing
There was a time when we had more time, and dropping in and saying hello to friends and neighbours was a regular occasion. Sadly "coffee mornings" as we knew them feature less in our lives. But when we do get to sit down with our friends and family for a good catch up, there is nothing quite like coffee cake to compliment the conversation. A delicious sweet treat that goes down well with tea, coffee and friends.
Our baker Eoin Jenkinson has devised a wholemeal coffee cake recipe which we hope you will try, then its up to you to invite your friends for a good chin wag!


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It's no surprise that as one of the best loved artistes of our time, both at home and abroad Daniel O'Donnell is back touring again with a revamped band.
Daniel's concert shows around the world sell out on a regular basis. He completed a very successful tour of the UK and also a short tour of the East coast in the USA.
Seats in Front Stalls (Block C).
There is a refreshment stop on the outward journey at Rownham Services.
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00:53 - Carpet Of The Sun
04:35 - Mother Russia
15:35 - Can You Hear Me
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37:02 - Running Hard
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This is the original PAL version, with 20% higher vertical resolution than the NTSC DVD-authored version, plus very nice image enhancement by the poster.
The 720p version is a 924MB of data!
Very bad news: Ljerk's account has been deleted. However, the complete show can still be seen as a playlist, thanks to 2old2rock:
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PowerTunes allows iTunes users to create multiple libraries, organize their music among multiple music folders , and share music and libraries between multiple users on a machine.
In addition to simply create and track their libraries, PowerTunes also offers many additional features to help you organize your music. Users can copy music back and forth between their libraries while maintaining all their ratings, play counts and other information stored in iTunes. This allows libraries to be split into smaller ones, or merge into larger ones.
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I washed my hair today using Alberto V-05 (I like to use this stuff as a light clarifying shampoo) and my Alterna Life shampoo. I conditioned with Ion Extreme Moisture Cream (review to come) and did a final rinse with Roux Porosity Control. I did not deep condition this go-round, but I plan on doing it this weekend. The past few weeks have been kinda crazy with Christmas and New Years' holidays, so I am trying to get my hair back on schedule (uh, I never wash my hair on a Tuesday!)
I let my hair air dry and helped it along by sitting in front of the heater talking to my friend who convinced me to watch "The Best Funeral Ever" on TLC! Lord … that's another post! I do not think sitting in front of the heater will do me any harm. I liken it to sitting under the hooded dryer, as it is an indirect form of heat. I do not let it blast on my hair, so I think I am safe!
I sealed with kukui nut oil (I am still liking this stuff … no harm done so far!) and let my hair finish air drying by writing blog posts! For poops and giggles (hehehe!), I decided to stretch my hair to see how close I have to go until I get to BSL and I was surprised! I am definitely closing in on BSL! Looks like I have just under an inch (I say about .8-.9 inch) until I am there. I do not think that I will make it in time for my relaxer next month, but that is OK, as long as I am there by my May relaxer, I am just fine! I am also doing frequent dustings. At this point in my journey, I am definitely focusing more on my ends, as I want them to be as healthy as possible! The only problems related to my ends that I have suffered from is them being the dry, damaged ones left over from my Pre-HHJ days that tend to break and are porous. I do a pretty good job dusting them about every other month or as needed. I do not foresee a professional trim anywhere in my near future. I think I do a pretty good job maintaining my own ends. Lord knows all I need to do is let someone trim my hair and they remove 2 inches without my prior approval … that will not be a good day for either of us! Hahahah!
This picture is from December 2012 – about an inch away
These pictures are from today … as you can see, I am a tad bit closer to the bra strap line!!


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Collective Soul and Cory Morrow in concert
Rock band Collective Soul and country music star Cory Morrow will give headline performances at Texas' largest Mardi Gras celebration.
Collective Soul, a multi-platinum quintet that has been making No. 1 hits like "Shine" and "Heavy" for decades, will perform live in downtown Galveston's Saengerfest Park on the Budweiser Stage on January 30 during the kick-off weekend of Mardi Gras! Galveston.
Texas Country Star Cory Morrow will bring his rollicking, soulful, feel-good sound to Galveston during at Saengerfest Park on the Budweiser Stage on February 5.


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Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver PMAOPS307B, 'Transfer bulk fluids into_out of storage facility'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Transfer bulk fluids into_out of storage facility' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work.
1.1. Identify work requirements
1.2. Identify and control hazards
1.3. Coordinate with appropriate personnel
2. Prepare storage/transfer facilities
2.1. Manage products within the tank farm or at the platform in accordance with the site/enterprise's storage types, products and locations
2.2. Inspect storage or docking facilities for leaks or damage
2.3. Check and test safety systems to verify their operational condition and status, and report on all equipment faults
2.4. Conduct critical inspections of storage and tank farms (and ascertain seaworthiness of vessels at sea if required) ensuring areas are safe, clean and equipment can't be compromised by debris
2.5. Identify and report all equipment requiring maintenance, follow up to satisfactory conclusion.
3. Monitor storage facilities.
3.1. Confirm tank mixes, capacities and quality, and determine if these are being maintained within the agreed product requirements prior to transfer
3.2. Monitor gas detection/environmental/safety systems to ensure the storage area is a safe environment and that the safety of the area or vessel is not compromised
3.3. Communicate storage conditions to transfer or other personnel to inform them of the operational condition and status of the storage facilities or vessel.
4. Monitor load-out/transfer platform or facility as required.
4.1. Monitor load-out/transfer systems on the platform or in the terminal load-out/transfer area
4.2. Monitor gas detection/environmental/safety systems to ensure the load-out/transfer area is a safe environment
4.3. Inform appropriate personnel of the load-out/transfer area status, and conditions of the storage facilities.
5. Conduct load-out/transfer.
5.1. Communicate operational status to required personnel prior to loading
5.2. Ensure that all start-up permissives have been satisfied and product is ready for transfer
5.3. Set and adjust pump flow rates to keep within agreed capacities
5.4. Monitor loading pump performance to keep within stated operational ranges and vibration is in limits
5.5. Take and record product shipping/transfer samples as required.
6. Isolate and de-isolate plant.
6.1. Isolate plant
6.2. Make safe for required work
6.3. Check plant is ready to be returned to service
6.4. Prepare plant for return to service.
7. Resolve problems
7.1. Identify possible problems in equipment and process.
7.2. Determine problems needing action
7.3. Determine possible fault causes
7.4. Rectify problem using appropriate solution within area of responsibility
7.5. Follow up items until resolved
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I don't know about you, but my kids absolutely love macaroni and cheese. But I'm not a fan of the boxed versions because they are either completely unhealthy, or the organic versions are just way too expensive for my thrifty budget. I love making macaroni and cheese from scratch because it's easy to make, easy on my wallet, and it's better tasting than any boxed mix I've tried.
When I make this, I'm able to use all organic ingredients. Don't you love knowing what's going into your meals and ultimately into the bellies of your kids? Here's my recipe:
- 2 cups organic noodles
- 2 1/2-3 cups of organic milk
- 1/2 stick organic butter
- 2 cups shredded organic cheese
- salt
- paprika (optional)
- Place noodles and milk in a medium pot and bring to a boil. The milk should just cover the noodles with about an inch of space.
- Reduce heat and simmer until all the milk is absorbed into the noodles (stir frequently).
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in butter, shredded cheese and salt to taste.
- If you enjoy a little paprika, add a little of that to your bowl for some yummy, creamy, paprika goodness.
The trick to making this recipe super, extra creamy is cooking the noodles in milk. This makes the macaroni and cheese creamy, just like Panera makes their version…..zomg! So good!
How do you like your macaroni and cheese? Have you made this version? Tell me how you like it! And if you like to add some fun spices to your boil, please do tell me about it as I love mixing things up when I make my organic mac n' cheese!


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This Instant-Access Self-Assessment Excel Dashboard and accompanying eBook is for managers, advisors, consultants, specialists, professionals and anyone interested in Videoconferencing assessment.
'I was completely impressed with the assessment's coverage of questions and processes. No matter which angle you take, it's in there. This made ease of use very impressive and very appealing. Not to mention the time saved in finding our to priorities with the dynamic RACI diagram.' - GIS Data Analyst in the Government Industry
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What Is The Videoconferencing Self-Assessment?
The Videoconferencing Self-Assessment's Purpose is:
- To help our clients to reduce their effort in the Videoconferencing work they do to get their problem solved
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- To help our clients not having to spend time investigating strategic and tactical options, therefore saving time and ensuring Videoconferencing opportunity costs are low
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The Videoconferencing Complete Self Assessment eBook version of the book in print
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Assess and define Videoconferencing with this Videoconferencing Self Assessment. Sample questions from the Complete, 618 Questions, Self-Assessment:
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- Measure Question: How to Secure Videoconferencing?
- Analyze Question: How does Videoconferencing integrate with other business initiatives?
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Today I returned to paid employment after 12 months maternity leave. Waking up before the alarm, I slip out of bed, leaving my two sleeping boys, and pull on a pair of pre-pregnancy 'work pants'; they look different on this body, irrevocably changed by motherhood. And not unhappily so; where yoga teaches respect for the body, pregnancy and childbirth leave me in awe.
With post-it notes on lunches for husband, baby and grandma in the fridge, and my lunch and breast pump in a bag, I say my distracted goodbyes and i'm out the door to make the train.
My head already at work, my heart forever at home.
I bounce up the stairs of Parliament station, greeted by the familiar cheer of the homeless man selling the Big Issue, his weather spiel unchanged (forecasting a scorching 62 million degrees today).
My mind is a sponge, trying to absorb the information; of conversion funnels, user experience and journey mapping. Everyone asks about my son, now almost one: "how times flies!"
Everything changes, yet everything stays the same.
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Sitting in the waiting room at the doctor's office, with Fox News loudly playing on the wall-mounted TV, wondering if I can get them to turn it off and feeling mildly sheepish about asking (and mildly guilty about feeling mildly sheepish).
It turns out that one of the receptionists hates Fox News too, so she switches the channel and even turns down the sound.
Whereof one can speak up….


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This is when I try something forcefully,, and it becomes very very funny all the way.. still I appreciate my self for giving it a try, even though the things turn out to be funny.. A very little thought over being magical girl… Twinkle Twinkle Little star kind of songs flow through the non connection, there would not be a link for anything.. still I sit and write, what I have sung all the way.. A non framed Murmuration connects the dots over and over in the unconscious mind, unknowingly!.. owww.. Here I am sharing shamelessly, what I sung randomly!!! Lol!!..
I wanna be,
I wanna be magical girl…
In your life…
Feeling emotion,
It's my intention,
Whenever you just think of me;
Make me an ocean,
It's my suggestion,
Whenever you just swing like wind..
I wanna be,
I wanna be magical girl..
In every second…
Just not a fiction,
It's my affection,
For giving a try, to the infinite;
Making correction,
It's our summation,
For adding an extra colour, for definite..
I wanna be,
I wanna be megical girl..
Even in your dream…
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Still in Positano, we decided to hike up into the hills to visit a couple small towns and eat at a restaurant I had read about rather than spend $50 to go lay on a crowded beach. Our hotel owner pointed across the street and said "take those stairs there and just keep following them up the hill till you reach Montepertuso."
So we did. Up and up, past gardens, houses, olive groves, chickens. The views just kept getting better and better which made us forget how completely dripping wet in sweat we were.
The path was amazing, it was obviously an old path that linked the villages and it just wound around through the town and then out into the middle of nowhere. It was exactly what I had dreamed of doing in Italy - wandering through the countryside, away from tourist shops, just enjoying being someplace beautiful & different.
In the upper right hand corner is the biggest sailboat I have ever seen. Notice how it dwarfs the yachts near it. We spent all day watching it from the hills.
As we reached Montepertuso after an hour or so, we stopped & sat in some shade to try & dry our sweat a little so we'd be presentable at the restaurant.
Il Ritrovo was actually open, had a gorgeous view, friendly staff and great food. We settled in for a nice long lunch, well earned. We weren't starving, so we ordered ONE serving of the chefs fixed menu - 30 euros ($50 aprox). Here is what we had: First a plate for each of us with tomato bruschetta & a scoop of some sort of mixed meat risotto. Then the antipasto platter. I had specifically asked if the had any zucchini blossoms because I really wanted to try some. Apparently their season was passed, but the waiter (owner?) said he would see if his dad brought any from the farm that morning. Sure enough, two on our plate, stuffed with ricotta. They were delicious.
Next up was our pasta course. Linguine with porcini mushrooms, Tubes with walnut provolone sauce & pasta with tomato, porcini, sausage & mozzarella. At this point, I was stuffed.
Mixed grilled meats course. Sausage, chicken, lamb & pork, with roasted potatoes.
Mixed grilled meats course. Sausage, chicken, lamb & pork, with roasted potatoes.
We also got a dessert, coffee & limoncello liquor. Plenty to stuff us both and the best value of the entire trip. (pasta is usually 10 euro, then meat about 15 -25 euro. We spent 30 and it was plenty for both of us and included the antipasto & dessert, etc)After leaving the restaurant a couple hours later, we wandered across the hillside to Nocelle. It wasn't much of a climb this time (thankfully) and was a cute little town that was dead quiet. Just more stairs, no roads really (pedestrian only), signs for a couple B&Bs, cats and deserted piazzas.
Positano is in the lower right corner.
We decided to walk back down instead of taking a bus and were home by 6pm. Back at the hotel, we met our hotel neighbors who were from Boston and spent an hour chatting with them. The woman was a private chef, so we had a lot of fun talking about food & where to eat in Rome & Positano. Then Kyle & I went to the store to scrounge up some dinner.
We ate fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, olives & marinated veggies & dessert on our terrace.
We ate fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, olives & marinated veggies & dessert on our terrace.
Day 7
In the morning we went to a store and rented a scooter to explore the coast. I hadn't been on a motorcycle (or scooter) for years, but used to ride all over the place with kyle when we first married. By "ride all over the place" I mean that I sat behind him and held on for dear life.
It had been a long time and we were driving on ridiculous roads - steep drop offs, hairpin turns and buses that were passing cars on blind corners. I was terrified for at least the first oh...four hours. We scooted down to Amalfi and I did really enjoy seeing all the coastal towns & villages. Amalfi didn't really look any more exciting than positano, so we kept going, up into the hills to visit somewhat famous Ravello.
Frankly, I think Nocelle from the day before was much nicer. But Ravello had stars like Greta Garbo and Gore Vidal who lived there and a couple of sites. So after getting completely ripped off at lunch (a $7 TINY glass (.33 ml) of coke and horrible food), we went to see Villa Cimbrone, whose gardens were supposed to be pretty cool. This view was great:
The rest didn't excite us a ton but was pleasant. Oh well. back on the scooter to pick up our swimsuits in Positano and then we rode all the way down to the peninsula to go swimming & explore that area a little. Swam in the "free" section that had boats pulling in & out of it, but had a nice refreshing time. Rode back and I was finally relaxed enough to really enjoy the ride and watch the sunset light up the scenery.
Dinner: Back to Il Ritrovo where we had a dinner very similar to the night before. This time we requested Scamorza on our antipasto platter - smoked cheese that is grilled in lemon leaves and once again they accommodated us. (it wasn't even on their menu at all) Then we had fish for the main course instead of meat and we both ordered our own dessert. mmmmm....... We also rode the restaurant's free shuttle van up there, which we didn't know existed until that night. Everything was wonderful, we looooove that restaurant.
sorry, I'm exhausted. the end for now.
Only 2 more days to go! Stay tuned for Youngs getting caught in a soccer riot! sort of.


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Groups visiting Bee City can learn all about beekeeping, farm animals, and more at this farm and nature center. See the glass observation bee hive, visit the Petting Zoo, and participate in a craft activity. 1066 Holly Ridge Ln., Cottageville, SC 29435. Colleton County. Tel: 843-835-5912. Cost: Fee.... More Info
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This is a really nice time of year here in the desert. February started with sub freezing temps but a month later it's really starting to get nice (87F).
This time of year a large portion of our division at the DayJob(tm) takes an afternoon off to visit a spring training game. The stress of tracking down bugs is traded for the stress of avoiding sunburn and dealing with traffic.
Today the DiamondBacks dropped in on the Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Here's what it looked like during the Angels pre-game workout:
These "action" shots were taken with the "advanced sports action" settingand I must say it's not what I expected. I'd hoped it would "prefocus" to minimize the shutter delay. Instead it seems to stretch out the shutter speed to blur the action. There are times that makes sense, (like taking airplane pictures - fast shutter speeds stop the propellers and just doesn't look right). But in these shots, I'd rather catch "the instant" rather than seeing the bat and ball as a blur. I'm still learning and got a little smarter today.
I hope your Friday was as pleasant.
11 March 2011
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