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American Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) is a large semi-succulent herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 10 feet (3 meters) in height. It is native to eastern North America, the Midwest, and the Gulf Coast, with more scattered populations in the far West. It is also known as Virginia poke,American nightshade, cancer jalap, coakum, garget,inkberry, pigeon berry,pocan,pokeroot,pokeweed,pokeberry,redweed, scoke,red ink plant and chui xu shang lu (in Chinese medicine). Parts of this plant are highly toxic to livestock and humans, and it is considered a major pest by farmers. Nonetheless, some parts can be used as food if properly prepared.
The plant has a large white taproot, green or red stems, and large, simple leaves. White flowers are followed by purple to almost black berries, which are a good food source for songbirds such as Gray Catbird, Northern Cardinal, Brown Thrasher, and Northern Mockingbird.
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The plant has a large white taproot, green or red stems, and large, simple leaves. White flowers are followed by purple to almost black berries, which are a good food source for songbirds such as Gray Catbird, Northern Cardinal, Brown Thrasher, and Northern Mockingbird.
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One of my favorite country expressions is pig in a poke. For those unfamiliar with the expression, a poke is a sack. To buy something without first looking at it is to buy a pig in a poke. (As we do when we buy things online.) I once used the word with a group of eighth-graders and discovered that poke can be used with a sexual connotation. With that age group, just about any word can be.www.dailywritingtips.com/more-than-one-meaning-for-poke/
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I found this while walking in my neighborhood forested area. It is just gorgeous and I love pink and green together in plants! Interestingly enough, without the berries it could look exactly like a Fuchsia plant, both leaves and pink branches. Can someone identify this for me...I am learning about all these new to me Eastern plants...:) Thanks to Trish I went and found a very interesting nature site and was amazed at the article about this plant....here is the site: www.altnature.com/gallery/pokeweed.htm AH HA...AFTER READING THIS I realize that this is the plant made famous in an old song I used to know called ''POKE SALAD ANNIE''....I never knew what the song was talking about...finally after over 50 years....I can sing ''Poke/Polk Salad Annie'', with understanding...:) :) www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOzaVpgeHJg In the song Elvis says it looks like a turnip green....??? (Not at all to me)...:) I also remember as a girl reading the Laura Ingall's Wilder books which mentioned the Poke Weed...and as a girl on the Pacific Coast in California, always wondered what it was like...:)www.flickr.com/photos/27259847@N00/5011668206/
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Pokeweed Phytolacca americana Other Names: Poke Salet, American Pokeweed, Cancer-root, Cancer jalap, Inkberry, Pigeon Berry, Pocan, Poke, Poke Root, Pokeberry, Reujin D Ours, Sekerciboyaci, Skoke, Virginian poke, Yoshu-Yama-Gobo, Yyamilin Caution : Toxic when misused. For experienced herbalists only. Can cause intense vomiting and diarrhea. Habitat Pokeweed is a common perennial native plant, found in Northern and Central N. America from the New England States to Minnesota and south to Florida and Texas, naturalized in Britain and other countries. Growing in damp rich soils in clearings, woodland margins and roadsides. Cultivation: Pokeweed is an easily grown plant, succeeding in most soils and full sun or partial shade. The stout erect stalk is tall, growing to 10 feet or more, smooth and branching, turning deep red or purple as the berries ripen and the plant matures. The root is conical, large and fleshy, covered with a thin brown bark. Leaves are about 5 inches long and 2 to 3 inches wide, simple, alternate, ovate-lanceolate, and smooth. The flowers which appear from July to September are long-stalked clusters and each has 5 whitish petals with green centers. The fruit is a rich deep purple round berry, containing a rich crimson juice. Gather young edible shoots in spring, the roots in fall, slice and dry for later use, and berries as they ripen.www.flickr.com/photos/robertlz/2793638718/
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I just got back from sask and I got out there friday morning went out to my stand at 2pm and get 20 yards from my bait and there was a huge pile of dried blood every were and paper towel all over the place,some one shot a deer right there at my bait and gutted it.I was so peezed
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I had the smaller one go 40 yards past my stand but he was on the back side of me and way to much bush to get a shot then had 3 does at the bait for 15min a little latter.
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I-Cable targets free-TV licence despite legal bar
Posted Aug 12th 2009, 12:00am by Staff Reporter
... to meet the requirement, but Mr Ng said it had no plans to do so. He said i-Cable would use its resources in pay-television to provide a free-television service. It would be meaningless to set up ...http://www.scmp.com/article/689539/i-cable-targets-free-tv-licence-despite-legal-bar
Mo ordered to reveal extent of legal advice on New Nongkai unit sale
Posted May 28th 2004, 12:00am by Jane Moir
... Jane Moir The wife of former Shanghai Land Holdings boss Chau Ching-ngai must disclose whether she obtained independent legal and financial advice before the $36.5 million sale of his financial services arm. An appeal court yesterday gave Shanghai Finance Holdings, of which Mo Yuk-ping was a director, approval to obtain key documents. Shanghai Finance, a subsidiary of Chau's ...http://www.scmp.com/article/457318/mo-ordered-reveal-extent-legal-advice-new-nongkai-unit-sale
Legal disputes in US to push New World into the red
Posted Oct 07th 2004, 12:00am by Peggy Sito
... Peggy Sito Property analysts expect New World Development to report a loss this year after the company announced it was setting aside funds to cover legal disputes in the United States. They also claimed the legal issue was causing investor concern about the group's management. New World Development and its 54 per cent-owned subsidiary New World TMT on Tuesday issued a profit ...http://www.scmp.com/article/473211/legal-disputes-us-push-new-world-red
Hot cash flowing in- but is it legal?
Posted Oct 11th 2009, 12:00am by Chloe Lai, Peggy Sito
... the border through complex arrangements- some legal, some not. The yuan is not freely convertible into foreign currency in the absence of approval by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange. ... of popular money changers that offer this service in Shenzhen, and many buyers are happy to subvert the strict currency controls.' The rapid growth in illegal currency transfers has been ...http://www.scmp.com/article/695076/hot-cash-flowing-it-legal
Sino Land unit loses $321m hotel deposit
Posted Aug 03rd 2004, 12:00am by Sara Bradford
... a fully functional, full-service hotel. 'Any notion that the overall impression of the hotel lobby was shoddy, pokey or disappointing should be dispelled,' he wrote. 'In fact, ...http://www.scmp.com/article/465258/sino-land-unit-loses-321m-hotel-deposit
Napster-style web service in Taiwan riles music sector
Posted Nov 23rd 2004, 12:00am by Tim Culpan
... and works like Napster, but Taiwan's Kuro peer-to-peer (P2P) service has something Napster never had: profit. That profit irks Taiwan's music industry, which has launched another salvo at the popular but legally dubious file-sharing service. This time, industry groups claim that Kuro has gone past merely acting as the passive middle-man to actively ripping and uploading songs from CDs ...http://www.scmp.com/article/479200/napster-style-web-service-taiwan-riles-music-sector
Hutchison books $9.4b gain from 3G buyout
Posted May 11th 2005, 12:00am by Georgina Lee
... business. Hutchison saw this as a contractual breach and filed a suit against KPN in Britain's High Court in June that year. A legal battle was averted in November 2003 when Hutchison agreed ... of next year. Hutchison's relations with DoCoMo were equally rocky, with the Japanese mobile services giant complaining that Hutchison had failed to promote its i-mode mobile data platform ...http://www.scmp.com/article/500189/hutchison-books-94b-gain-3g-buyout
Maintaining law and order
Posted Sep 06th 2008, 12:00am by Staff Reporter
... Written by Susie Gyopos Work for a legal counsel involves a lot of time and scrupulous attention to detail, according to Andrew Kwong, director of legal services, express and logistics ... legal risk position by ensuring our global and regional framework agreements reflect best practice. As the director of legal services for Greater China, with a team of 17 lawyers, a key mandate ...http://www.scmp.com/article/651544/maintaining-law-and-order
'Long Hair' ordered to pay 60pc of legal costs in New World case
Posted Dec 12th 2009, 12:00am by Staff Reporter
... Yvonne Tsui 'Long Hair' Leung Kwok-hung is seeking advice from fellow legislators and lawyers after being ordered to pay 60 per cent of legal costs incurred after New World China ... hired barrister Martin Lee Chu-ming to argue a separate legal point on the drafting history of the Basic Law, could easily have briefed Michael Thomas SC to include the point in his submissions ...http://www.scmp.com/article/701092/long-hair-ordered-pay-60pc-legal-costs-new-world-case
CSL plans new pricing structure for 4G service
Posted Mar 09th 2011, 12:00am by Staff Reporter
... fourthgeneration wireless service. CSL, a unit of Australian telecommunications giant Telstra and the largest wireless network operator in Hong Kong, is scheduled to make the high-speed, mobile broadband data service available to consumers throughout the city later this month. It was the first carrier in Asia to launch a commercial 4G network- based on the long-term evolution (LTE) wireless ...http://www.scmp.com/article/740376/csl-plans-new-pricing-structure-4g-service
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MPTV Kicks off New Season of I Remember, ˇAdelante!, Black Nouveau, Interchange, 4th Street Forum
September 9, 2009
Milwaukee, WI - Back-to-School time is also New-Season time for many television series, including most of Milwaukee Public Television's local productions. I REMEMBER brings new story tellers to the small screen; ˇADELANTE! offers Wisconsin's first and second generation Latinos a high quality source of information on a variety of topics; BLACK NOUVEAU spotlights the positive advances in the African American community; InterCHANGE provides an in-depth examination of major concerns affecting SE Wisconsin; and MPTV broadcasts 4th STREET FORUM's public discussion of political and social issues that are of concern to the community. NATIONAL PARKS-WISCONSIN is a companion to the five-night Ken Burn's NATIONAL PARKS: AMERICA'S BEST IDEA mini-series, and IN SERVICE TO MILWAUKEE TOWN HALL promotes Milwaukee non-profit and faith community leaders' efforts to engage more volunteers in sharing their talents in a variety of supportive activities. The premiere schedule follows.
MONDAYS - I Remember - Starts 16th Season on October 5
MPTV Show Number: 1601
Broadcast Data: Mon., Oct. 5 at 6:30 pm on 10.1; Tue., Oct. 6 at 12:30 am on 36.1
Host Jim Peck talks to newspaper veteran Frank Aukofer about his memoir, Never a Slow Day: Adventures of a 20th Century Newspaper Reporter.
TUESDAYS - ˇAdelante! - Starts 11th Season on September 29
MPTV Show Number: 1101
Broadcast Data: Tue., Sept. 29 at 6:30 pm on 10.1;
Wed., Sept. 30 at 12:30 am and Sun., Oct. 4 at 5:30 pm on 36.1
Community organizations helping Spanish-speaking families avoid foreclosure are highlighted. Dario Romero from the City of Milwaukee Housing Authority discusses how the city is tackling the mortgage meltdown, and Miguel Pesqueira of North Shore Bank explains how banks are being affected. Host and Producer Patricia Gomez kicks off the 11th season of ADELANTE! with this timely episode.
WEDNESDAYS - Black Nouveau - Starts 18th Season on September 16
MPTV Show Number: 1802
Broadcast Data: Wed., Sept. 16 at 6:30 pm on 10.1;
Thu., Sept. 17 at 12:30 am and Sun., Sept. 20 at 4:00 pm on 36.1
Black Nouveau opens its 18th season with a profile of community activist Reuben Harpole; a salute to the new entries to the Negro League Wall of Fame, a discussion of the proposed takeover of MPS, and a preview of "Soultime: At The Apollo," with viewers able to win tickets to the Milwaukee Rep's new production. New co-host Milton Dockery joins veteran co-host Faithe Colas.
FRIDAYS - InterCHANGE - Starts 15th Year on October 2
MPTV Show Number: 1501
Broadcast Data: Fri., Oct. 2 at 6:30 pm; and Sun., Oct. 4 at 11:00 am on 10.1
Veteran newsman Dan Jones and his panel of guests including Joel McNally, Gerard Randall, and Kevin Fischer provide an in-depth examination of major concerns affecting southeastern Wisconsin residents. Jones presents the week's news and issues to four panelists whose spirited analysis provides a variety of insights.
FRIDAYS - 4th Street Forum - Starts 8th Season on September 18
MPTV Show Number: 801
Forum Date: September 17, 2009
Broadcast Data: Fri., Sept. 18 at 10 pm and Sun., Sept. 20 at 9 am on 10.1
Loud voices stifle dialogue. Facts and respect are lost in the din. Can we find solutions to problems if we can't talk reasonably? Denise Calloway moderates.
National Parks: Wisconsin, an Outdoor Wisconsin Special
Broadcast Data: Mon., Sept. 28 at 6:30 pm and Sun., Oct. 4 at 1:00 pm on 10.1;
Sat., Oct. 3 at 9:00 pm on 36.1
Patty Loew, host of Wisconsin Public Television's "In Wisconsin," and Dan Small, host of Milwaukee Public Television's "Outdoor Wisconsin," explore Wisconsin's National Park System, including the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway, the Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, and the North Country National Scenic Trail. Co-produced by Wisconsin Public Television and Milwaukee Public Television, beautiful footage of natural wonders are interwoven with profiles of park administrators, volunteers; a trail designer, and those that make their livelihood off the land.
In Service to Milwaukee Town Hall Special
Broadcast Data: Wed., Oct. 7 at 7:00 pm on 10.1;
Sat., Oct. 10 at 11 am and Sun., Oct. 11 at 10 pm on 36.1
Milwaukee community leaders focused on a renewed call for volunteerism during a MPTV town hall gathering on the evening of Tue., Aug. 18th. This 60-minute special was taped on location at the Hillside Terrace Resource Center near 7th & Cherry, on the northern edge of downtown Milwaukee. Producer Mark Siegrist led the discussion involving several representatives from Milwaukee's non-profit and faith communities. An invited audience from numerous volunteer-related organizations participated. There's a renewed spirit in America and the Milwaukee area for neighbors helping neighbors. Here in Milwaukee, the need for compassionate neighbors is great. Community outreach organizations are relying heavily on volunteer help during the recession. The town hall gathering will focus on the opportunities, need, and impact, of volunteerism in Greater Milwaukee.
Among those participating in the discussion were Ricardo Diaz, Executive Director of the United Community Center; Sherrie Tussler, Executive Director of Hunger Task Force, Inc.; Br. Bob Smith, OFM Cap., President of Messmer Catholic Schools; Bonnie Andrews, Manager of the Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee; Janan Najeeb, Director of the Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition; Ann Wilson, Manager of the Hillside Terrace Resource Center; Katie Kowalski, Volunteer Coordinator for Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity; Eddy Magnus, Volunteer Recruiter for Interfaith Older Adult Programs; LaNelle Ramey, Northwest Area Director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee; and Donna Gazzana, Director of Outreach Ministries for the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist.
For other information on Milwaukee Public Television, consult www://mptv.org, MPTV Viewer Services at 414-297-7520, or FINE TUNING, the MPTV Friends monthly viewing guide. Local and PBS program videos can be viewed online at www.mptv.org/video/. MPTV is also at www.twitter.com/mptvpublicist and www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Milwaukee-WI/Milwaukee-Public-Television/46081763207?ref=nf. Viewer comments are always welcome.
Since its inception, MPTV has educated, entertained and inspired. Today, MPTV offers viewers a family of nine digital channels to choose from, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. MPTV is a viewer-supported service of Milwaukee Area Technical College.
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Making a language together is after all another way of describing what it is that happens, not only when you're enduring the often attritional sociability of institutional life, but when you fall in love, with friends, with lovers, with entire scenes. We all know how this happens: in your besotted ardor, you invent together a baroque terminology that carries within it your styles of apprehension, your delights and your disdains, the whole fabric of the scene that, by speaking this language back and forth over years and refining and reworking and reanimate it, you and those you love elaborate into being.
— Peter Coviello, "Love In the Ruins: or, Should I Go to Grad School?" (via whateverjeanne)
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Teeki Activewear Offers Yoga Enthusiasts An Eco-Friendly Option
Teeki founder Lindsay Hemric visited KCAL9 studios Thursday to show off her new line of eco-conscious yoga clothing.
E.S.P.'s Mother's Day Gift Guide
Show mom how much you appreciate all she does by getting her something from E.S.P.'s Mother's Day Gift Guide.
Customers 'Prank' LA Waitress With Life-Changing Surprises
An online video shot in Downtown LA is going viral for capturing a series of "pranks" that changed a local waitress' life.
How To Stay Healthy While Traveling
Whether it's a business trip, vacation with family or a solo venture, there's nothing much worse than feeling sick.
Stay In Shape & Stress-Free At Open Sky Events' Yoga Classes
Alexis Novak, Los Angeles Event Director for Open Sky Events, stopped by KCAL9 Thursday to show viewers some yoga moves that will help you stay in shape and stress-free!
Yoga-Ice Cream Cleanse May Be Best Diet Ever
Is a diet where all you eat is dairy-free ice cream too good to be true?
Alanna Zabel, Founder Of AZIAM Yoga, Discusses Her New Book
Alanna Zabel, founder of AZIAM Yoga, visited KCAL9 Friday to talk about her book, As I Am: Where Spirituality Meets Reality.
New Year, New You: Ways To Detox In 2014
Start the New Year with a bang by undergoing a makeover that's about revitalizing your body from the inside out.
Find Your Zen This Holiday Season With These Yoga Poses
Kristen Eykel, a Yoga expert, appeared on KCAL9 News on Saturday morning to share yoga poses and offer tips for staying Zen this holiday season.
90-Year-Old SoCal Woman Shares Her Secrets To Longevity
An energetic elderly Southland woman is sharing her secrets to longevity.
Guide To Paddleboard Yoga In OC
For a sport that only began in 2005, stand-up paddleboard (SUP for short) is experiencing a huge boom these days. And its offshoot, paddleboard yoga, is one of the more popular movements the fitness practice has experienced.
Judge Rules Yoga Not Tied To Religion, Allowed To Remain In Public Schools
A judge is allowing a San Diego-area school district to teach yoga, rejecting the claims of disgruntled parents who called it an effort to promote Eastern religion.
Best Yoga Retreats Near OC
Polish off a shinier version of yourself this spring and plan a yoga retreat for your next vacation. Just a short road trip away for Southern Californians, take advantage of one of these top five yoga retreats designed for a super-charged reset of mind and body.
Best Yoga Studios in Orange County
Yoga studios come in every size and flavor, so finding the right fit isn't always easy. Yoga styles are no different with options ranging from gentle ashtanga to vigorous vinyasa options. These independent Orange County studios provide a cross section of everything from restorative sessions to workouts that will challenge the toughest yogi. Orange County's best studios promise perfection in everything from hot yoga to classes catered to moms and their little ones for a stellar workout every time.
5 LA People Who Will Change Your View of Health and Fitness
When getting and staying fit, it is important to find what works for you and the people, time and choices that can help you stay on your path.


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A Special Interactive Event in Conjunction with the New Mind Exhibition
Saturdays, June 14, June 28, and July 12
Find out what everyone's thinking in this family-friendly experiment. Come to the Exploratorium on Saturday, June 14, 28 or July 12, from noon-3pm and, using sidewalk chalk, create a giant thought bubble on the museum floor. Anyone can contribute a thought in words, doodles, or pictures. Ask a question that comes to mind, respond to your neighbor's thoughts, or collaborate with a friend. Help contribute to the invention of -- who knows? For ages 6 and up. Chalk provided.
Thought Graffiti is presented in conjunction with Mind, the major new Exploratorium collection, four years in the making, made possible by the National Science Foundation. It's a place where visitors experience their own thoughts, feelings and actions in provocative and unexpected ways.
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Tuesday-Sunday 10am-5pm; every Thursday evening adults only (ages 18 and up) 6pm-10pm.
$29 for adults, with lower rates for SF Bay Area residents, youth, seniors, students, teachers and the disabled. Tickets available at the door and advance tickets available online at www.exploratorium.edu/visit/tickets.
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The Exploratorium is easily accessible by public transit. Convenient parking is available nearby. For more information, visit www.exploratorium.edu/visit/location-directions.
About the Exploratorium
The Exploratorium is the global leader in informal learning, igniting curiosity and inspiring creativity in people of all ages. The world-renowned science museum creates original, interactive exhibits, on display at more than 1,000 science centers, museums and public spaces around the world. Dedicated to education reform in and out of the classroom, the Exploratorium is a premier professional development center for educators and a creator of award-winning educational resources. Since 1969, the Exploratorium has influenced generations of entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, teachers, students, children, museum professionals and everyday doers, reaching nearly 180 million people annually from around the globe. On April 17, 2013, the Exploratorium opened at Pier 15 in the heart of San Francisco's Embarcadero, where it will celebrate a new era of experiences that encourage critical thinking and awaken wonder for generations to come. For more information, visit www.exploratorium.edu/visit.
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Here's the true story of a bunch of reality show contestants picked to live in a house and have their lives continually recorded by in-house cameras and personal audio microphones. What happens when people stop being polite and start getting real? Well, apparently they get real racist and homophobic, according to what's happening on season 15 of Big Brother.
Almost half the cast of this season's CBS reality series contestants have been caught making a number of incredibly ugly comments about their fellow houseguests. The racial, homophobic and misogynistic slurs haven't been aired on primetime, but rather the streaming internet feeds which broadcast 24/7. I'm not sure if the so-called "houseguests" forgot they were being recorded or if they just don't care about revealing their hateful personalities to the public, but CBS is now stuck between a rock and hard place when it comes to addressing their offensive remarks.
The offensive cast members in question are, to varying degrees, Aaryn, Kaitlin, GinaMarie, David, Jeremy, Spencer, and Amanda. Reality Blurred has compiled a list of their jaw-dropping statements since the live feeds when up on June 26, but here are a few that stand out:
• GinaMarie said Helen, who's Asian, "should be kissing our ass and serving us some fucking rice."
• Aaryn said of Andy, "No one's gonna vote for whoever that queer puts up." She also suggested he'd win MVP because "people love the queers."
• Aaryn said about Candice, who's black, "be careful what you say in the dark; you might not be able to see that bitch."
• Aaryn said of Helen, "Shut up. Go make some fucking rice."
• Jeremy, who calls the house's women "bitches," said of Katilin, "I did touch her vagina today.. she didn't act like she was happy.. I like to feel around see what's she's working with.. see if it's a nice meat wallet … I know she's on her period."
• Spencer called Andy "Kermit the fag"; Amanda called Andy "Faggoty Ann"
None of these quotes have been aired on the actual show, and that's what angers former cast member Ragan Fox. He wrote on his website that CBS should expose the issues during prime time:
Big Brother I LOVE you, but, if you really want to provide a groundbreaking twist, SHOW CBS VIEWERS HOW SOME STRAIGHT, WHITE PEOPLE talk about gays, Asian Americans, and African Americans. What makes Aaryn's homophobia and racism especially insidious is that it comes packaged in a bright-eyed, pageant-like exterior. I mean, how can somebody so sweet looking spew so much venom? Viewers would have to SEE it to BELIEVE it.
As for CBS, they've released the following statement:
Big Brother is a reality show about watching a group of people who have no privacy 24/7 -- and seeing every moment of their lives. At times, the houseguests reveal prejudices and other beliefs that we do not condone. We certainly find the statements made by several of the houseguests on the live Internet feed to be offensive. Any views or opinions expressed in personal commentary by a houseguest appearing on Big Brother, either on any live feed from the House or during the broadcast, are those of the individual(s) speaking and do not represent the views or opinions of CBS or the producers of the program.
I can understand why the network would be squeamish to air the bad behavior and risk losing advertisers or angering advocacy groups. But it's too late -- the information is already out there, and it seems disingenuous to pretend it never happened, particularly since this season involves a new twist where the viewing audience picks a "most valuable player" each week.
Plus, these people deserve to have their disgusting comments put on national television so the world knows exactly who they are. They're the ones who wanted the 24/7 attention that comes from participating in a show like this, so I say CBS should give it to them.
What's your call on these awful comments made by Big Brother cast members? Should CBS address the slurs during the primetime show?
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Big Brother has been my secret guilty summer pleasure since the beginning, however I'm really turned off by this season's cast. This year is the first year that I bought the feeds and these people have such potty mouths. I don't think they remember they are being filmed 24 hours a day. Good luck to them after they leave the house because they don't know about the negative press they are receiving.
The only people that would appear on a show such as Big Brother are low-class trash so how can anyone be surprised that they behave in a trashy manor?
You know, damien, no one honestly thinks only whites can be racist but trying to minimize or excuse their behavior by playing the "poor white people" card is despicable and makes you look less than intelligent.
Whatever color someone is, there is no excuse for bigotry
Why isn't there more media coverage about this and Paula Deen's comments (30 yrs ago) cost her her career? Both are bad, so I'm not understanding what the difference is. Oh yea.... Young, 'hot' bitches said these comments so it 'must be ok.'


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yum! this looks awesome and so refreshing for a nice trip to the beach!
Hello from the Outer Banks! Remember last year's trip? Things are off to a better start this year except for the weather. It's been a stormy few days here but that only means more time in the kitchen. I've kept myself busy making rainy-day essentials. You know, brownies, scones, rice crispy treats and ice cream. But I didn't really think this through because now we're caged up in this beach house running around on a sugar high. Eight of us. Five adults and three kids under four. We've played sardines, dolls and hide and seek. We've depleted the toy supply. It's time for a nap. And some vegetables. I read about this salsa in the June issue of Bon Appetit. It was featured as a garnish for tuna. I imagine that would be perfection but I didn't try that. I got fancy and garnished a bag of tortilla chips. Hey, I'm on vacation. Crunchy cucumber and fresh mint give this salsa a different flare. There are no tomatoes, but you won't miss them. It's green, fresh and healthy. It's what summer tastes like all diced up. It's got some really great heat going on. The original recipe called for a jalapeño with the seeds. I enjoy spicy food so I went for it but you could easily seed the pepper or leave it out completely. OH! I have to go. Sorry to be short but the sun just came out and this salsa tastes way better served on the beach with a side of trashy magazines. Cucumber Salsa (adapted from Bon Appetit) Ingredients: 2 cups chopped, peeled cucumber (about 1.5 cucumbers) 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup chopped,
fresh cilantro 1/8 cup chopped, fresh mint 1 minced jalapeño with seeds (optional) 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes) 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Directions:
Notes: 1. This salsa gets watery if it sits for a while. Ours didn't last that long so it wasn't a problem but you can drain the water off if you need to.
yum! this looks awesome and so refreshing for a nice trip to the beach!
What a cool salsa! I've really fallen in love with cucumber this summer, so this recipe is perfect. Not to mention how delicious it looks!
Hope you enjoyed the Outer Banks. One of my favorite places to visit. Just found your site on Virginia is for Bloggers. Glad to find another gluten free blogger out there. Thanks for the great recipe!
Yum, this looks so delish! And like you said, perfect for summer! Have fun in the OBX! We leave for our fam vacay on August 12th and I simply can't wait! Lots of love!
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Just a few decades ago, I spent my summers sailing the coastal waters of British Columbia. More than anything else, it was those summers that piqued my interest in cruising.
After fighting the human crush of Kowloon's chaotic streets, stepping through the stately gates of Hong Kong's classical Nan Lian Garden comes as a relief. The garden, with its bonsai pines, Banyan groves, and peaceful pavilions, is home to the Chi Lin Nunnery, a welcome respite from the often overwhelming throngs.
Three days of cycling sounded like hard work, so it was just as well that the final destination after all that was to be - literally - Paradise.
If you haven't noticed, late summer and fall pricing for Caribbean cruises is well below the norm. We should also expect some bargains this winter.
Fall used to be offpeak for tourism everywhere except New England and other fall foliage destinations. But autumn tourism is rising, with traditional summer hot spots increasingly busy September through November. For empty nesters, baby boomers and others oblivious to school calendars, the appeal of a fall vacation includes hotel and airfare bargains, fewer crowds because kids are back in school and mild weather - with the exception of the occasional hurricane.
There I was with my head ducked down under the water in the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, all alone in an amazing sub-surface world, looking with awe at a swirling kaleidoscope of colour and coral and strange creatures. It was only when I popped my head out and had a quick look around that I freaked out. Where's the boat? Help! I'm adrift in the Pacific Ocean!
I've been travelling, so it's time to catch up on some news.
Island-hopping Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao in the Caribbean is not quite as easy as ABC, but is well worth the planning and effort.
Last week in this space, it was all about the speed and the technology you will find before and after you board Royal Caribbean's latest cruise ship-to-be, Quantum of the Seas.
Today, we have smartphones, Smart cars, smartwatches and now a smartship. Throughout every square metre, Royal Caribbean's latest ship - the 4,200-passenger Quantum of the Seas - is loaded with technology-laden fibre optics, making it the first ship to offer cuttingedge technology at sea. This week at the Meyer Werft Shipyard here in Papenburg, Richard Fain, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, and Yahoo! Tech's David Pogue, hosted a live simulcast to explain to international media and cruise agents just what all this technology on the almost-finished Quantum is going to do for you.
We are running with the wind, mainsail and jib nicely filled out, when an afternoon squall hits us and I find myself sliding under the table in the sailboat's cockpit. Blue-black water churns alongside the starboard gunwale as the boat tilts. In my mind's eye, I see myself falling overboard into the angry Aegean Sea, only to be smothered by the overturned boat that is sure to sink.
We're into the dog days of summer which means cruise lines have started or will soon be starting the "fall foliage" tours to New England, Atlantic Canada and Quebec.
Bangkok is becoming the world's on-trend vacation wonderland. The charismatic capital of Thailand has been a frenetic crossroads of Asia for decades and new lifestyle features have made it the most visited city in the world in recent years. In spite of civil unrest during the past few years, according to both the World Tourism Organization and Forbes magazine, Bangkok welcomes approximately 15 million travellers annually, edging out London and Paris.
It's always an exciting time when major cruise lines roll out their new ships. It is especially exciting when the ships are prototypes - the first in a class of ships they hope will be successful.
'Get your hand out of my bag!" I heard Linda, my travel partner, yell from behind me. Bleary-eyed from an overnight flight to Madrid, we'd lugged our suitcases from the crowded airport to the city subway. Sandwiched into a tight crowd, hands grabbed at my day pack as I turned toward her.
It's not the Queen Mary 2, but they sail the same route across the Atlantic. You won't have a crowded pool, major production shows or a casino. You will have the run of the ship in good weather, swim in an uncrowded pool, and have lots to eat, but little choice beyond what's being served.
Young-at-heart travellers have always known they're welcome in Las Vegas. But these days, Vegas wants to ensure the young-of-age travellers know they've got a place in Sin City, too.
One is a count with aristocratic good looks, the other a farmer with an uncanny resemblance to Bruce Springsteen. Both exemplify the family-based core of Italy's food culture.
Anxious is the word that comes to mind when you board a new ship for the first time. Anxious to see if she lives up to her billing, anxious to discover what you like and don't like about the ship.
With a wide sweep of his hand, Sergio Dondoli expounds on his famous gelato, winner of the World's Best award more than once.


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GrooveNeedle said...
In regards to 25-mans dying off because having to redo the boss achievements with each new recruit being a pain:
With some exceptions, progression raids are done entirely within a guild. What if the achievements for each boss were removed from personal achievements and made as guild achievements? Those are team efforts anyways, right? Then the personal raid meta can be modified to need heroic kills of all bosses AND be in a guild that has the guild achievements and be revered or even exalted with said guild.
This removes the need to do the achievements for recruits, while still requiring them to be there for a heroic kill of each boss AND being in the guild long enough for a high reputation and at least earning their meta drake.
Could be a bad idea, just throwing it out there.


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Just as Sept. 11 revived Americas patriotism, the new Tostrud Center has generated a greater awareness for physical wellness on campus. Recreation has played a part in many of our lives during our time on the hill. Exercise comes in many forms, yet structured or not, physical fitness is one key to developing a balanced life. Jerry 60 and Allen 61 Tostrud recognize the need for students to develop themselves beyond their academics. In the program handed out at the Tostrud Center dedication Jerry Tostrud is quoted as saying "Recreation, physical education and athletics are an important part of the liberal arts experience, and it is our hope that this new recreation center will serve as one of the cornerstones to fulfilling the St. Olaf mission of developing the whole person in mind, body and spirit." Typically at St. Olaf, more focus has been placed on the mind and the spirit. We pay high dues to obtain a quality education, therefore it makes sense that we focus on academics. However, for many students, athletics are also an integral part of the St. Olaf experience. For those not involved in athletics, the emphasis on physical well-being is sometimes lost. Perhaps we owe the Tostruds an energetic thank you for encouraging each of us to focus on our physical health and also for reminding us that balance is the key to healthy living. St. Olaf aids in encouraging fitness by requiring students to take fitness classes. A brand new climbing class adds variety to the list of available course options. Professor Matt McDonald teaches the new course, which has been well-received by students. "It is a different kind of class experience because we literally have the lives of our classmates in our hands, so we have to build a big level of trust with the group," said Senior Ann Jolivette. "Climbing is a sport for me, which really integrates the mind, the body and the spirit and is the full embodiment of the Tostrud ideal." Fitness is not a concern for some, but to others, it is a daily activity. Some people include athletics or intramurals into their workout plan while others lift weights or run. For those who run, St. Olaf Avenue has become the prime running location. Although other scenic trails such as the paths at the back of Skoglund parking lot are available for running, many stay loyal to "Ole Ave." Routines become a vital part of our balance as individuals. They offer a sense of comfort. While habitual patterns may be helpful for some, senior Kristi Ramseth finds balance in variety. "I think it is important to vary your workout because after a while, your body will hit a plateau." In an effort to provide variety to St. Olaf, Ramseth took it upon herself to teach a kickboxing class. Her classes, offered twice a week on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8-9 p.m. in Skoglunds south gym, provide a stimulating and energetic workout. "As an instructor, I have found kickboxing to be a very important outlet for me in terms of releasing tension and gaining more positive energy," said Ramseth. Gaining energy is a common reason for pursuing physical activity. John Lygre, Senior Stewardship Officer, fits his workout into his lunch hour. Several faculty and staff spend their lunch hour playing basketball ball, tennis, or lifting weights. "After I work out I feel much sharper in the afternoon," said Lygre, "the more fit you feel, the better you can incorporate mind, body and spirit into your life." Typically, Lygre plays tennis on his lunch break, but is now getting excited about lifting weights in the new center. People unfamiliar with the new equipment can easily get help from the student workers. Sophomore Theodore Gonsior has started Lygre on an upper body lifting routine. Other student workers throughout the Tostrud Center, including the desk workers, are excited about the building and are also available for assistance. Although the words "Can I check your ID," may be the first words you hear as you enter the building, handing over your ID is a small price to pay for such a high-class workout facility. "I know that students find it annoying for us to check their IDs, but we are simply doing our job," said senior Lisa Eidenschink. "Checking helps everyone and prevents outsiders from the community from damaging or stealing equipment." Heightened security and ID checks are necessary for the new center. With increased equipment and the climbing wall, more accidents are bound to happen. St. Olaf students who enter the facility are under an insurance plan so that if an accident occurs, they are covered. The Tostrud Center is a busy place, but is sure to attract more people as the winter nears. Whether people exercise for fun, for a GE credit in fitness, or to loose weight, our bodies deserve the attention. Body image plays a large role in our reasons for working out, which often keeps us motivated to continue to incorporate fitness into our life. Our minds and our spirit are enhanced by being physically stimulated. It is our job to create the balance. "There are so many things about our bodies that we cannot control, but fitness is something we can control," said Lygre. The Tostrud Center brings several options for accomplishing individual fitness goals.
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In his first at-bat of spring training, the slugger broke his arm when he hit by a pitch from Torontos J.A. Happ in the bottom of the first inning Sunday, and is expected to be out until the first week of May.
Grandy is not a bat you say is easy to replace, but were going to have to find a way, Yankees manager Joe Girardi said. No one is going to feel sorry for you.
The Yankees, who were beat 2-0 by a Blue Jays split squad, first called it a bruise but X-rays revealed the break.
Five pitches in we got a little setback, Granderson said. Now we rest, recovery, get it back, and get ready to play whenever that day comes.
The team said Granderson could be out 10 weeks, which means hell miss about a month of the regular season.
Mentally, you understand this is part of it, but at the same time now theres not much I can do about it except do the best things I can to not make it worse, Granderson said. Keep myself ready to go.
Its a major blow for the Yankees, who are already without Alex Rodriguez until at least the All-Star break. The Yankees also lost Nick Swisher to free agency.
Granderson led New York with 43 homers last season. The Yankees hit 245 homers last year and had five players with at least 20. This year they could open the season with just two players, Mark Teixeira and Robinson Cano, who topped 20.
Granderson was examined near first base before leaving the game.
It didnt sound good, said Yankees third baseman Kevin Youkilis, who was in the on-deck circle when Granderson got hit.
The Yankees were planning to experiment during exhibition games to see if they would move Granderson from center to left, with Brett Gardner going from left to center. That potential alignment is on hold.
Girardi said that Gardner will likely start the season in center.
Matt Diaz and Juan Rivera, in the competition for the fourth outfielder spot, could see increased playing time.
Well be forced to take a look at a short-term option, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said. Obviously, well being get Curtis back. Its very early. Were still evaluating what we actually have in camp. The first month there will be a vacancy that we need to fill. Is that internal, external, I couldnt even tell you.
Cashman said he is not in favor of giving infielder Eduardo Nunez a look in left field.
Happ, coming back from foot surgery, went two scoreless innings, giving up three hits.
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Happ reached out to Granderson before the ourfielder left the stadium for X-rays.
Definitely not throwing on purpose, hes trying to work on coming inside, Granderson said. Its a part of the game. Sometime you get hit. You just hope you get hit in a better spot.
Projected as the teams sixth starter, Happ had a 10-11 record with a 4.79 ERA in 24 starts and four relief appearances last season.
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ESA SP-1296: ESA's Report to the 36th COSPAR Meeting
Scientific editor: R. Marsden
Editor: A. Wilson The report for the 36th COSPAR Meeting covers, as in previous issues, the missions of the Scientific Programme of ESA in the areas of astronomy, Solar System science and fundamental physics. This year's COSPAR meeting will take place only weeks before the end of the SMART-1 mission to the Moon, a technology project that provided the first European look at our natural satellite from lunar orbit.In October of this year, a new mission will be launched: COROT. ESA, together with a number of countries, is contributing to this unique, French-led project that will provide an insight into the interior of the stars, by means of the asteroseismology technique successfully applied by SOHO. COROT will also perform a systematic search for new extrasolar planets using photometric transits. The record number of ESA Science Programme missions in operation established at the time of the last report was maintained in 2006 (Huygens having been replaced in the list by Venus Express). Eleven different missions, involving 14 operating spacecraft, are providing excellent science to the worldwide scientific community. The Research and Scientific Support Department (RSSD) is responsible for the science operations of these missions and makes every effort to ensure the best possible science return. The Department also supports the realisation of approved projects in all phases of their development.
Publication date: 15 Jun 2006
Multi-wavelength study of the gravitational lens system RXS J113155.4-123155
We present a follow-up imaging study (HST + ground based observations) of the complex gravitational lens system RXS J113155.4-123155. The latter consists of a quadruply imaged QSO and of an Einstein ring. Thanks to the MCS deconvolution technique (Magain, Courbin, Sohy 1998), we retrieve accurate relative positions for the lensed QSO images and photometry in the Bessel B, V, R, I filters and in the J-SOFI, F160W and Ks filters. The HST frames unveil structures in the Einstein ring as well as an unidentified object X in the vicinity of the lensing galaxy. We discuss the lightcurves and the chromatic flux ratio variations observed in this system and deduce that both intrinsic variability and microlensing took place during a span longer than one year. We also demonstrate that microlensing may easily account for the so called anomalous flux ratios presented in the discovery paper. However, the actual flux ratios are still poorly reproduced when modelling the lens potential with a Singular Isothermal Ellipsoid+shear. We argue that this disagreement can hardly be explained by milli-lensing due to substructures in the lensing galaxy. A solution proposed elsewhere (Claeskens et al. 2005) consists in a more complex lens model including an octupole term to the lens gravitational potential.
Publication date: 12 Apr 2006
Abundances in the ISM of Star-Forming Galaxies from FUSE Observations: the case of I Zw 18
We report on the analysis of the FUSE spectrum of the most metal-poor blue compact dwarf (BCD) galaxy I Zw 18. From a simultaneous fitting of HI and metal absorption lines arising from the neutral interstellar medium (ISM), we infer abundances of heavy elements (Fe, O, Si, Ar, and N) which are several times lower than in the HII regions. The only exception is Fe, whose abundance is the same. The abundance pattern of the ISM suggests ancient star formation (SF) activity with an age of at least a Gyr that enriched the H i phase. A more recent episode that started 10 to several 100 Myr ago is responsible for the additional enrichment of alpha-elements and N in the HII regions.
Publication date: 01 Apr 2006
Metals in the Neutral Interstellar Medium of Dwarf Star-Forming Galaxies
The determination of the metal abundances in the neutral interstellar medium (ISM) of dwarf star-forming galaxies is a key step in understand- ing their physical and chemical evolution. This type of investigation has been possible in the last 5 years thanks to FUSE. We will give a flavor of the issues involved by presenting the work that we are performing in this astrophysical field.
Publication date: 10 Jan 2006
ST-ECF Newsletter 39
Contents: Ageing of Spectral Lamps in Space; Extracting Spectra with Optimal Weights in aXe1.5; ESA-ESO Topical Science Working Groups; NEON Observing Schools
Publication date: 15 Dec 2005
Hubble Space Telescope spectroscopy of the Balmer lines in Sirius B
Sirius B is the nearest and brightest of all white dwarfs, but it is very difficult to observe at visible wavelengths due to the overwhelming scattered light contribution from Sirius A. However, from space we can take advantage of the superb spatial resolution of the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) to resolve the A and B components. Since the closest approach in 1993, the separation between the two stars has become increasingly favourable and we have recently been able to obtain a spectrum of the complete Balmer line series for Sirius B using the HST Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS). The quality of the STIS spectra greatly exceeds that of previous ground-based spectra, and can be used to provide an important determination of the stellar temperature (T
= 25193 K) and gravity (log
= 8.556). In addition, we have obtained a new, more accurate, gravitational redshift of 80.42 +/- 4.83 km s
for Sirius B. Combining these results with the photometric data and the Hipparcos parallax, we obtain new determinations of the stellar mass for comparison with the theoretical mass-radius relation. However, there are some disparities between the results obtained independently from log
and the gravitational redshift which may arise from flux losses in the narrow 50 × 0.2 arcsec² slit. Combining our measurements of T
and log
with the Wood evolutionary mass-radius relation, we obtain a best estimate for the white dwarf mass of 0.978 M
. Within the overall uncertainties, this is in agreement with a mass of 1.02 M
obtained by matching our new gravitational redshift to the theoretical mass-radius relation.
Publication date: 15 Oct 2005
Do Young Galaxies Exist in the Local Universe? Red Giant Branch Detection in the Metal-Poor Dwarf Galaxies SBS 1415+437
We present results from an HST/ACS imaging study of the metal-poor blue compact dwarf galaxy SBS 1415+437. It has been argued previously that this is a very young galaxy that started to form stars only ~100 Myr ago. However, we find that the optical color-magnitude diagram prominently reveals asymptotic giant branch and red giant branch (RGB) stars. The brightness of the RGB tip yields a distance D H 13.6 Mpc. The color of the RGB implies that its stars must be older than <1.3 Gyr, with the exact age depending on the assumed metallicity and dust extinction. The number of RGB stars implies that most of the stellar mass resides in this evolved population. In view of these and other HST results for metal-poor galaxies, it seems that the local universe simply may not contain any galaxies that are currently undergoing their first burst of star formation.
Publication date: 20 Sep 2005
Discovery of Multiply Imaged Galaxies behind the Cluster and Lensed Quasar SDSS J1004+4112
We have identified three multiply imaged galaxies in Hubble Space Telescope images of the redshift z=0.68 cluster responsible for the large-separation quadruply lensed quasar, SDSS J1004+4112. Spectroscopic redshifts have been secured for two of these systems using the Keck I 10 m telescope. The most distant lensed galaxy, at z=3.332, forms at least four images, and an Einstein ring encompassing 3.1 times more area than the Einstein ring of the lensed QSO images at z=1.74, due to the greater source distance. For a second multiply imaged galaxy, we identify Ly
emission at a redshift of z=2.74. The cluster mass profile can be constrained from near the center of the brightest cluster galaxy, where we observe both a radial arc and the fifth image of the lensed quasar, to the Einstein radius of the highest redshift galaxy, ~110 kpc. Our preliminary modeling indicates that the mass approximates an elliptical body, with an average projected logarithmic gradient of ~=-0.5. The system is potentially useful for a direct measurement of world models in a previously untested redshift range. Based on observations made with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, which is operated by the Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy, Inc., under NASA contract NAS5-26555.
Publication date: 15 Aug 2005
The Stellar Content of Nearby Star-forming Galaxies (III)
We investigate the nature of the diffuse intracluster ultraviolet light seen in 12 local starburst galaxies, using longslit ultraviolet spectroscopy obtained with the Space Telescope Imaging Spectrograph (STIS) aboard the Hubble Space Telescope (HST ). We take this faint intracluster light to be the field in each galaxy and compare its spectroscopic signature with Starburst99 evolutionary synthesis models and with neighboring star clusters. Our main result is that the diffuse ultraviolet light in 11 of the 12 starbursts lacks the strong O star wind features that are clearly visible in spectra of luminous clusters in the same galaxies. The difference in stellar features dominating cluster and field spectra indicates that the field light comes primarily from a different stellar population and not from scattering of UV photons originating in the massive clusters.
Publication date: 20 Jul 2005
ST-ECF Newsletter 38
Contents: HST News and Status; ST-ECF Update; Hubble's 15th Anniversary; New Development in aXe; STIS CTE Correction Science Case; MultiDrizzle in the Archive Pipelines.
Publication date: 15 Jul 2005
MULTISPEC: Crowded-Field Slitless Spectroscopy with HST
I have developed an automated slitless-spectrum extraction software package that allows for the simultaneous obtention of hundreds of point-source spectra within a field. MULTISPEC is an spectroscopic analog to crowded-field PSF-fitting photometry packages such as DAOPHOT or HSTPHOT in the sense that it fits spatial profiles to the spectrum of each star simultaneously. The code has been written in IDL, and implemented and tested for the STIS NUV-MAMA objective-prism. It could be rather easily adapted to observations with other spectral elements with slitless capabilities (objective prisms, grisms, and gratings) in HST or in other telescopes. I discuss the techniques employed and I show the first results obtained with MULTISPEC.
Publication date: 01 Jun 2005
The stellar IMF of Galactic clusters and its evolution
We show that one can obtain a good fit to the measured main sequence mass function (MF) of a large sample of Galactic clusters (young and old) with a tapered Salpeter power law distribution function with an exponential truncation. The average value of the power law index is very close to Salpeter (~2.3), whereas the characteristic mass is in the range 0.1 - 0.5 M
and does not seem to vary in a systematic way with the present cluster parameters such as metal abundance and central concentration. However, a remarkable correlation with age is seen, in that the peak mass of young clusters increases with it. This trend does not extend to globular clusters, whose peak mass is firmly at ~0.35 M
. This correlation is due to the onset of mass segregation following early dynamical interactions in the loose cluster cores. Differences between globular and younger clusters may depend on the initial environment of star formation, which in turn affects their total mass.
Publication date: 01 Jun 2005
Metals in the Neutral Interstellar Medium of Starburst Galaxies
Thanks to their proximity, local starbursts are perfectly suited for high-resolution and sensitivity multiwavelength observations aimed to test our ideas about star formation, evolution of massive stars, physics and chemical evolution of the interstellar medium (ISM). High-resolution UV spectroscopy with FUSE and STIS has recently given the possibility to characterize in great detail the neutral ISM in local starbursts thanks to the presence in this spectral range of many absorption lines from ions of the most common heavy elements. Here we present the results for two nearby starburst galaxies, I Zw 18 and NGC 1705, and show how these results relate to the star-formation (SF) history and evolutionary state of these stellar systems.
Publication date: 12 May 2005
The Complex Star Formation History of NGC 1569
We present new results on the star formation history of the dwarf irregular galaxy NGC 1569. The data were obtained with the Hubble Space TelescopeNICMOS/NIC2 in the F110W (J ) and F160W(H) near-infrared (NIR) filters and interpreted with the synthetic color-magnitude diagram method. The galaxy has experienced complex star formation (SF) activity. The best fit to the data is found by assuming three episodes of activity in the last 1-2 Gyr. The most recent and strong episode constrained by these NIR data started ~3.7x10
yr ago and ended ~1:3 x 10
yr ago, although we cannot exclude the possibility that up to three SF episodes occurred in this time interval. The average star formation rate (SFR) of the episode is ~3.2 M
, in agreement with literature data. A previous episode produced stars between ~1.5x10
and ~4x10
yr ago, with a mean SFR about two-thirds lower than the mean SFR of the youngest episode. An older SF episode occurred about 1x10
yr ago. All these SFRs are 2-3 orders of magnitude higher than those derived for late-type dwarfs of the Local Group. In all cases an initial mass function similar to Salpeter's allows for a good reproduction of the data, but we cannot exclude flatter mass functions. These results have been obtained adopting a distance of 2.2 Mpc and a reddening E(B - V )=0.56. A larger distance would require younger episodes and higher SFRs.We have explored some possible scenarios using the astrated mass in the best-fit model, in order to constrain the past star formation history. We cannot rule out a low past SFR, but we can safely conclude that the last 1-2 Gyr have been peculiar.
Publication date: 10 May 2005
Hubble rescue mission gears up despite shuttle setback
The space shuttle Discovery will have to wait at least another seven weeks before returning to duty, NASA decided last week. But preparations for an astronaut servicing mission to the Hubble Space Telescope will resume anyway - another sign that new NASA administrator Michael Griffin may reverse his predecessor's decision to abandon the telescope later in the decade.
Publication date: 05 May 2005
Masses of Star Cluster in the Nuclei of Bulgeless Spiral Galaxies
In the last decade star clusters have been found in the centers of spiral galaxies across all Hubble types. We here present a spectroscopic study of the exceptionally bright (10
) but compact (r
~ 5 pc) nuclear star clusters in very late type spirals with the Ultraviolet and Visual Echelle Spectrograph at the VLT. We find that the velocity dispersions of the nine clusters in our sample range from 13 to 34 km s
. Using photometric data from the Hubble Space Telescope WFPC2 and spherically symmetric dynamical models, we determine masses between 8 x 10
and 6 x 10
. The mass-to-light ratios range from 0.2 to 1.5 in the I band. This indicates a young mean age for most clusters, in agreement with previous studies.
Publication date: 05 Jan 2005
The Global Mass Function of M15
Data obtained with the NICMOS instrument on board the Hubble Space Telescope (HST) have been used to determine the H-band luminosity function (LF) and mass function (MF) of three stellar fields in the globular cluster M15, located ~7' from the cluster centre. The data confirm that the cluster MF has a characteristic mass of ~0.3 Msolar, as obtained by Paresce & De Marchi (2000) for a stellar field at 4.6' from the centre. By combining the present data with those published by other authors for various radial distances (near the centre, at 20" and at 4.6'), we have studied the radial variation of the LF due to the effects of mass segregation and derived the global mass function (GMF) using the Michie-King approach.
Publication date: 14 Dec 2004
ST-ECF Newsletter 37
Publication date: 02 Nov 2004
The binary progenitor of Tycho Brahe's 1572 supernova
The brightness of type Ia supernovae, and their homogeneity as a class, makes them powerful tools in cosmology, yet little is known about the progenitor systems of these explosions. They are thought to arise when a white dwarf accretes matter from a companion star, is compressed and undergoes a thermonuclear explosion. Unless the companion star is another white dwarf (in which case it should be destroyed by the mass-transfer process itself), it should survive and show distinguishing properties. Tycho's supernova is one of only two type Ia supernovae observed in our Galaxy, and so provides an opportunity to address observationally the identification of the surviving companion. Here we report a survey of the central region of its remnant, around the position of the explosion, which excludes red giants as the mass donor of the exploding white dwarf. We found a type G0-G2 star, similar to our Sun in surface temperature and luminosity (but lower surface gravity), moving at more than three times the mean velocity of the stars at that distance, which appears to be the surviving companion of the supernova.
Publication date: 28 Oct 2004
First determination of the dynamical mass of a binary L dwarf
We present here the results of astrometric, photometric and spectroscopic observations leading to the determination of the orbit and dynamical masses of the binary L dwarf 2MASSW J0746425+2000321. High angular resolution observations spread over almost 4 years and obtained with the Hubble Space Telescope (HST), the ESO Very Large Telescope (VLT), and a the W. M. Keck Observatory (Keck) allow us to cover ~36% of the period, corresponding to 60% of the orbit, and, for the first time, to derive a precise estimate of the total and individual masses of such a late-type object. We find an orbital period of 3850.9
days. The corresponding total mass is 0.146
with uncertainties depending on the distance. Spatially resolved low resolution optical (550-1025 nm) spectra have been obtained with HST/STIS, allowing us to measure the spectral types of the two components (L0± 0.5 for the primary and L1.5 ±0.5 for the secondary). We also present precise photometry of the individual components measured on the high angular resolution images obtained with HST/ACS and WFPC2 (visible), VLT/NACO (J, H and KS bands) and Keck I (K
band). These spectral and photometric measurements enable us to estimate their effective temperatures and mass ratio, and to place the object accurately in a H-R diagram. The binary system is most likely formed by a primary with a mass of 0.085±0.010 M
and a secondary with a mass of 0.066±0.006 M
, thus clearly substellar, for an age of approximately 300±150 Myr. H-alpha variability indicates chromospheric and/or magnetic activity.
Publication date: 15 Aug 2004
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