text: Chris Daly, Spatial Climate Analysis Service George Taylor, the Oregon Climate Service at Oregon State University 200009 United States Average Annual Precipitation, 1961-1990 Map Corvallis, OR, USA Spatial Climate Analysis Service, Oregon State University; USDA - NRCS National Water and Climate Center, Portland, Oregon; USDA - NRCS National Cartography and Geospatial Center, Fort Worth, Texas <http://nationalatlas.gov/atlasftp.html?openChapters=chpclim#chpclim> <http://www.ncgc.nrcs.usda.gov/products/datasets/climate/data/index.html> This map layer shows polygons of average annual precipitation in the contiguous United States, for the climatological period 1961-1990. Parameter-elevation Regressions on Independent Slopes Model (PRISM) derived raster data is the underlying data set from which the polygons and vectors were created. PRISM is an analytical model that uses point data and a digital elevation model (DEM) to generate gridded estimates of annual, monthly and event-based climatic parameters. These data are intended for geographic display and analysis at the national level, and for large regional areas. The data should be displayed and analyzed at scales appropriate for 1:2,000,000-scale data. No responsibility is assumed by the Spatial Climate Analysis Service, the USDA - NRCS National Water and Climate Center, the USDA - NRCS National Cartography and Geospatial Center, or the U.S. Geological Survey in the use of these data. There are many methods of interpolating precipitation from monitoring stations to grid points. Some provide estimates of acceptable accuracy in flat terrain, but few have been able to adequately explain the extreme, complex variations in precipitation that occur in mountainous regions. Significant progress in this area has been achieved through the development of PRISM (Parameter-elevation Regressions on Independent Slopes Model). PRISM is an analytical model that uses point data and a digital elevation model (DEM) to generate gridded estimates of monthly and annual precipitation (as well as other climatic parameters). PRISM is well suited to regions with mountainous terrain, because it incorporates a conceptual framework that addresses the spatial scale and pattern of precipitation in such regions. Detailed descriptions of the PRISM raster data can be found on the Oregon State University PRISM web page at <http://www.ocs.orst.edu/prism/>. Additional information is available through the Natural Resources Conservation Service web pages at the National Water and Climate Center at <http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/climate/prism.html> or through the National Cartography and Geospatial Center at <http://www.ncgc.nrcs.usda.gov/products/datasets/climate/>. Other source PRISM data sets are also available in Arc/INFO ASCII GRID format from the Spatial Climate Analysis Service. See <http://www.ocs.orst.edu/prism/products/> for more information. NRCS offers the source PRISM data packaged on 3 CD-ROM's covering the Lower 48 United States. The CD-ROMs are available as a set for $150.00. The 48 States are broken into three regions: East, Central and West. Each CD contains the annual and monthly precipitation coverages, as well as the gridded data. The CD-ROM's may be ordered through <http://www.ncgc.nrcs.usda.gov/products/datasets/climate/data/precipitation- order.html>. 19610101 19901231 Ground condition Complete No updates are planned for the 1961-1990 climatological period. However, a similar data set will probably be produced in 2001 for the 1971-2000 climatological period. -124.762142 -66.957227 49.371731 24.545220 ISO 19115 Topic Category environment geoscientificInformation inlandWaters None Precipitation Rainfall Climate PRISM None United States Alabama Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming None. None. Acknowledgement of the PRISM model, the Spatial Climate Analysis Service at Oregon State University, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Water and Climate Center, the NRCS National Cartography and Geospatial Center (NCGC), and (or) the National Atlas of the United States would be appreciated in products derived from these data. Spatial Climate Analysis Service Mailing and physical address 316 Strand Agricultural Hall, Oregon State University Corvallis OR 97331-2202 541-737-2531 541-737-5710 email@example.com Windows NT Version 4.0 (Build 1381) Service Pack 4; ESRI Arc/INFO 8.0.345 Point estimates of precipitation from the U.S. National 1961-1990 Climate Normals were subjected to manual quality control checks by the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC). PRISM precipitation estimates were reviewed by the PRISM Evaluation Group, a panel of climatologists, meteorologists, and hydrologists. The task of this group was to assess the assumptions made by the model and compare model output with the best available precipitation maps from several western States. The group found that the PRISM maps equaled or exceeded the accuracy of the best maps available. Precipitation data were derived from two main sources, NCDC Climate Normals and NRCS Cooperative Snow Survey Data (SNOTEL). In general, NCDC stations are located at low elevations and in valley bottoms, and encompass the entire United States. SNOTEL stations are located primarily at high elevations in the western United States. Polygon and chain-node topology are present. Checks were made to ensure that no two adjacent polygons are labeled with the same precipitation value. A manual spot check was made of peaks, depressions, and islands. This data set includes observations and interpolated values for the 48 contiguous United States and the District of Columbia, for the climatological period 1961-1990. This data set is a compilation of the best available data from the various data sources. Spatial Climate Analysis Service, Oregon State University 1998 Parameter-elevation Regressions on Independent Slopes Model (PRISM) Corvallis, OR, USA Spatial Climate Analysis Service Proprietary software 1994 1998 Publication date PRISM PRISM was used to create gridded estimates of precipitation from point observations and digital elevation model data. For a more detailed description of the PRISM process, see: Daly, C., W.P. Gibson, G.H. Taylor, G.L. Johnson, P. Pasteris. 2002. A knowledge-based approach to the statistical mapping of climate. Climate Research, 22: 99-113, <http://www.ocs.orst.edu/pub/prism/docs/climres02-kb_approach_ statistical_mapping-daly.pdf>. Spatial Climate Analysis Service, Oregon State University 1998 Gaussian Filter Corvallis, OR, USA Spatial Climate Analysis Service Proprietary software 1994 1998 Publication date FILTER The Gaussian filter was used to change the resolution of raster data from 4 km to 2 km. The Gaussian filter was implemented as custom software written in FORTRAN. For information about Gaussian filters see: Barnes, Stanley L., 1964; A Technique for Maximizing Details in Numerical Weather Map Analysis. Journal of Applied Meteorology, 3, 396- 409. National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) 1991 U.S. National 1961-1990 Climate Normals, Climatography of the United States No. 81 - Monthly Normals Asheville, NC, USA National Climatic Data Center For more information on this source, please see <http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/climate/normals/usnormalshist.html#clim81>. Online database 19610101 19901231 Ground condition CLIM81 Location and values of known average annual precipitation. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 1991 Cooperative Snow Survey Data of Federal-State-Private Cooperative Snow Surveys (SNOTEL) Cooperative Snow Survey Data of Federal-State-Private Cooperative Snow Surveys Annual issue for Western US states Portland, OR, USA Natural Resources Conservation Service For more information on this source, please see <http://www.wcc.nrcs.usda.gov/snow/>. Database, paper, and online 19610101 19901231 Ground condition SNOTEL Location and values of known average monthly and annual precipitation. Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Water and Climate Center Unpublished material Local precipitation monitoring networks Digital files 19610101 19901231 Ground condition LOCAL Location and values of known average annual precipitation. Defense Mapping Agency 1985 1:250,000-scale Digital Elevation Models (DEM) Washington, DC U.S. Geological Survey <http://edc.usgs.gov/geodata/> Digital files 1985 Publication date DEM Terrain surface input to the PRISM model for estimation of precipitation between known points. U.S. Geological Survey 1999 State Boundaries of the United States Reston, VA U.S. Geological Survey <http://nationalatlas.gov/atlasftp.html?openChapters=chpbound#chpbound> Online 1999 Publication date Atlas-ST This file was used to determine the boundary of the data included. The DEM resolution was changed to 4 km using the Gaussian filter. DEM FILTER 199804 All the station data was combined into one master data set. CLIM81 SNOTEL LOCAL 199804 Data from CLIM81, SNOTEL, and LOCAL were incorporated into the PRISM model and combined with the DEM to produce the initial 4 km-resolution PRISM model output. PRISM DEM CLIM81 SNOTEL LOCAL 199804 The PRISM model output was converted from 4 km to 2 km using a Gaussian filter. FILTER 199804 The 2 km raster data was contoured using Arc/INFO. 199804 Adjacent isohyets were converted to areas or polygons using a custom- designed macro (AML) in Arc/INFO. 199804 The coverage was created by the Spatial Climate Analysis Service using custom software. The Natural Resources Conservation Service, National Cartography and Geospatial Center edited the file in Arc/INFO to match the coastlines and boundaries (Atlas-ST) from the National Atlas of the United States. The data were converted to shapefile format for inclusion in the National Atlas of the United States. Atlas-ST 200002 Vector GT-polygon composed of chains 6243 0.02083333 0.02083333 Decimal degrees North American Datum of 1983 GRS1980 6378137.0 298.257222 Area of equal average annual precipitation (described by prismp020.dbf) Each polygon represents an area with a constant value for the average annual precipitation, as determined by the PRISM model. Spatial Climate Analysis Service PRISM Project Shape The representation of the entity in the data. U.S. Geological Survey Polygon A 2-dimensional element. ESRI GIS software Area The size of the shape in square coverage units. In the distributed file, coverage units represent square decimal degrees. Natural Resources Conservation Service 0.00000 115.09402 Perimeter The perimeter of the shape in coverage units. In the distributed file, coverage units represent decimal degrees. Natural Resources Conservation Service 0.00647 874.33448 Prism0p020 Internal feature number. 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The human history of the Alagnak Wild River drainage is a rich and complex story that is beginning to unfold through the combined efforts of Native residents, archeologists, historians, and ethnographers. The story begins sometime after the close of the last great Ice Age 14,000 years ago, when glacial ice receded from the region and plants, animals, and finally early Americans colonized the pristine landscape over a period of some millennia. Archeologists don't know who the first people were to see this landscape or when they first set foot here. We will never know what language they spoke or what their belief systems were, yet, we can learn about aspects of their lives from the remains of their camps. Their traces are extremely rare and fragile. We ask that you help us protect these resources by leaving the ground or objects you might find undisturbed.
At the headwaters of the Alagnak, archeologists have found the remains of small camps whose occupants must have practiced a mixed economy of hunting, gathering, and probably some fishing. Based on the tools left behind (which are similar to those that have been radiocarbon dated elsewhere) people probably used these camps about 9,000 years ago. Stone tools they expertly fashioned from carefully prepared cores include long thin blades of varying sizes (shown below). Side-notched points found in the same area were hafted or fastened to spears and launched using a throwing board or atlatl by caribou hunters as early as 7,000 years
Although we know that the area must certainly have been occupied, there is up to a 5,000 year gap in the archeological record along the Alagnak Wild River until the settlement of winter villages about 2,300 years ago. Recent archeological investigations at one of these villages have shown that the large size and extent of the settlement results from a series of separate occupations spanning 1,100 years (see map below). This was a time of rapid and unpredictable climatic and cultural change, beginning with a widespread cold snap when houses were correspondingly large, single-roomed, multifamily dwellings heated by a central hearth. The use of outdoor, underground cold storage caches was probably adopted at this time. Occupation continued at this site through a warm spike called the Medieval Warm Period and ended at the beginning of another cold period called the Little Ice Age. Remains of small chipped stone points indicate that the bow and arrow replaced the use of darts and the atlatl during this period (see page 8).
An archeologist, who braved isolation and a cold rainy summer in a tent to investigate this site in 2004, was impressed by the contrasting comfort that prehistoric villagers must have experienced in their well-built homes. Dr. Bundy wrote:
The Alagnak River corridor was not abandoned during the Little Ice Age, which ended about 150 years ago. Archeologists have recorded camps and villages all along the Alagnak that were used during the last cold period and through the time of contact with Russian traders and missionaries. The Alagnak Wild River drainage was a homeland to Native people until the late nineteenth century when they moved to new settlements for commercial opportunities.
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This tells us that the rumors about iPod Touch 5G being compatible with 3G networks are still rumors. iPod Touch will not be supporting 3G networks this year and it will receive minor tweaks, at best. iPod Touch 5G is expected to release along with iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S in mid-October.


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This is my first official tumblr post in a while. I wonder if anyone will notice it, specifically Katie or Mom. I'd settle for anyone though… So I just took a too long bath. I had to use my imagination (not really) and stuff a towel in the broken water stopper. It was really nice…(😊:)😊)… but now I have to sleep. Goodnight Wunders of the world!!!
"Why were you lurking under our window?"
"Yes — yes, good point, Petunia! What were you doing under our windows, boy?"
"Listening to the news," said Harry in a resigned voice.
His aunt and uncle exchanged looks of outrage.
"Listening to the news! Again?"
"Well, it changes every day, you see," said Harry.
Cookies with Katie :)
Just finished making oatmeal raisin/ oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with katie. I've had quite a week :) I set fire to aluminum foil in the microwave. Good times…. :) The pool has been like heaven to me :) i was thinking how lucky i was to have a pool in my backyard that is NOT chlorine filled. :):):) i should really thank my dad. My mom is letting me use her old, huge, intense camera :) Its lots of fun. I have to clean my room which is a pigsty. I really want something nice to keep my books on in there…… :) I've been learning geography of the U.S. I can now name all the states and where they are (thanks to inspiration from katie).
I love you all the Wunders in the North! And of course, my Wunders in the south :)
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You guys literally like just left, it is 11:26pm. I went to the bathroom, got a popsicle then went upstairs to write this. I was gonna write 'write' with a gh but then i remembered clare telling me how to correctly spell it. I had such a great time with both of you! Remember, skype and letters! You guys are awesome and i love you!
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There are those who dream about Paris and those who devote their lives to making it a part of their lives. Six years as a local and I can say that my identity is inextricably linked to this place, one of the world's most unequivocally beautiful cities and one of its most storied. It's a hub for hedonists, a wellspring of inspiration for creatives and a haven for history buffs. Get lost, go exploring, eat until your belly hurts and do it all over again.
So, you think you know Paris? There are hundreds of memorable streets and boulevards in the City of Light. But, for my money, Rue Montorgueil is the best. It is compact, only 3 blocks long, with a Metro stop on each end. In between you have dozens of the kinds of places that symbolize Parisian culture: cafes, high end restaurants, cheese shops, chocolate shops, wine stores, patisseries, a couple of neighborhood type groceries, all topped with classic Parisian apartment buildings. And, what makes it even more unique, it is a pedestrian-only street. For my wife and I, who have always stayed in smaller hotels in years past, it was a throwback to the Paris we first saw 40 years ago. In fact, this street is just off Les Halles, where the heartbeat of Paris was once found in the colorful and vibrant market district. The old Les Halles is now gone, moved to the suburbs. But, there are a few places where the old self-contained neighborhoods still exist, and Rue Montorgueil is the finest example. You won't see many tourists with cameras here. Most are a few blocks away at the Pompidou Center or a short metro ride away at the Louvre or Notre Dame. What you will find is Stohers, the oldest Patisserie in France, where baba au rhum was first made, and eclairs that are world famous. And, this is just one of many gourmet surprises. We just spent a week in an apartment on this street, and fell in love with Paris all over again.
My favorite street in Paris as well. When I visited the city for the first time I stayed in an apartment just off of it and I did all my shopping and buying on Rue Montorgueil. It was such a treat I will never forget it.
Thanks Kirsten, I send you a message.
Do either of you recommend a particular service that you used to rent your apts in Paris or how did you find them? Thanks
I've used airbnb.com several times, including this week in Paris. It's reliable, trustworthy, and loaded w great places to stay. A hotel room in Paris will run you $200-400 a night. Our apartment on amazing Rue Montorgueil cost us @$160 a night, and was modern, full kitchen, and many other things you won't find at a hotel. Just last month we did the same in Venice and Dubrovnic.
You can also find good deals on VRBO. My apartment was in the Ecole Militaire neighborhood for $100 a night. Find more places to wander around the Rue Montorgueil neighborhood, go to www.noworriesparis.com.
Wow! I lived on rue Saint Sauveur from 2002-2003 and again in 2006 (it's the street that connects the northern bit of Montorguiel with la rue Saint-Denis). It's so nice to see more of the right bank getting exposure!
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Immune pattern presages surgery recovery
Activity inside a set of immune cells soon after surgery has been tied to the rate at which patients recover afterward.
How mutation affects heart health
Researchers studied heart muscle cells derived from pluripotent stem cells to find out why a genetic mutation common in East Asians leads to an increased risk of heart disease.
Flu revs up immune response in pregnancy
Immune cells from pregnant women are strongly activated by influenza — a surprising finding that may explain the increased risk of flu complications in pregnancy, a new study finds.
James Lock on family-based therapy for anorexia
During this podcast, Stanford eating disorder expert James Lock, MD, PhD, discusses how parents can work with therapists to help their teenage children recover from anorexia.
5 Questions: Why a fashion magazine editor became a dermatologist
Laurel Geraghty, a former editor at Glamour, is now a second-year dermatology resident at the Stanford.
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Versace's opts for "black and slick" at the fall fashions
Ok, so we are all tired of the current economic crisis hitting the US. And especially with the gas and oil prices reaching their limits. But who would have thought that this would affect the fashion designs at the fall runway shows? These fall fashion trends are going slick, shiny and black. Quite the influence considering the mounting global obsession with Oil. While governments argue, our trendy haute couture designers see this as the perfect opportunity to jump on the band wagon, and deliver what the economics are saying. Oil or bust.
We see Alexander Wang, Kai Kühne, and Roksanda Ilincic all enhancing the devilish look of the modern oil trend. With black leather, silks, patent leathers, and even materials that look like plastic bags. The price tag might even seem more reasonable. Compared to exorbitant fuel costs. But one thing is for sure. And that is you will have more mileage out of your designer wear.
Lanvin seems to have everything under control. With the "all wrapped up in a plastic bag" look
Malandrino seals the deal in oily velvet black
Alexander Wang goes for oil baroness par sophisticate
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Brass buttons, box pleats, braid, cockades... sometimes all on the same outfit. You know what they always say, they just don't make them like they used to (no offence or disrespect to current service men and women around the world).
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This fun-to-fold ribbon candy decoration really dresses up a tree or a window. Arrange several in a small box, and you've got a great gift package to send to a long-distance relative or family friend.
For each ornament, fold down 1/4 inch at each end of the ribbon, then accordion-fold the ribbon in 1 3/4-inch sections.
Knot one end of the fishing line and thread the other through the needle. Push the needle up through the bottom of the folded ribbon pile and return the needle 1/4 inch away from the original hole as shown. Knot the line at the bottom.
Pull the line from the top until the ribbon sandwich is about 1 1/2 inch thick and the two bottom knots are taut. Knot the line on top, so that a loop is left for hanging. Now use a pencil or your finger to round out the side folds.


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Marriage cases will be considered at first SCOTUS conference on 9/29
Postedon Sep 10, 2014 at 03:00 pm
Today, September 10, 7 different petitions seeking certiorari in marriage cases from 5 states were distributed for the September 29 conference at the United States Supreme Court.
Wisconsin and Indiana urge Supreme Court to hear marriage cases
Postedon Sep 09, 2014 at 01:15 pm
Today, September 9, less than one week after the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit unanimously affirmed lower court rulings striking down marriage bans in Indiana and Wisconsin, defendants in both cases filed their petitions for certiorari with the United States Supreme Court.
7th Circuit affirms freedom to marry in 4th federal appellate victory this summer
Postedon Sep 04, 2014 at 02:59 pm
Today, September 4, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit ruled unanimously in favor of the freedom to marry, affirming that in Wisconsin and Indiana, banning same-sex couples from marriage is unconstitutional.
LISTEN: 7th Circuit hears oral arguments in Wisconsin & Indiana marriage cases
Postedon Aug 26, 2014 at 10:00 am
Today, August 26, the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit heard oral arguments in landmark marriage cases out of two different states - Indiana and Wisconsin. Listen to audio from the oral argument later today.
4 great excerpts from court victories being reviewed by the 7th Circuit
Postedon Aug 26, 2014 at 08:30 am
The three-judge panel today will be considering marriage victories from two different states that have enthusiastically affirmed the freedom to marry or respect for marriages performed in other states. Here are key excerpts from each!
PHOTOS: Marriage supporters in Indiana & Wisconsin rally before 7th Circuit hearing
Postedon Aug 26, 2014 at 08:30 am
This week, on August 25, the day before the landmark oral argument date at the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago, marriage supporters from Indiana rallied for the freedom to marry. Check out great photos from the big day.
Meet the plaintiffs fighting for marriage at the 7th Circuit this week
Postedon Aug 25, 2014 at 01:00 pm
This week, the United States Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit will hear oral arguments in marriage cases from two different states. Check out profiles of many of the plaintiff couples from the various cases here.
Wave of appellate arguments continues in August at 6th Circuit and 7th Circuit
Postedon Jul 28, 2014 at 11:29 am
Next month, same-sex couples in six different states will get their day in court at the federal appellate level when the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 6th Circuit and the 7th Circuit hold oral arguments in a wide range of legal cases seeking the freedom to marry or respect for marriages between same-sex couples legally performed in other states.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Wisconsin Marriage Ban
Postedon Jun 06, 2014 at 04:44 pm
A federal judge in Wisconsin ruled today in favor the freedom to marry and against the state's marriage ban.
Momentum Update: How marriage moved forward this week in purple and red states
Postedon Feb 04, 2014 at 04:00 pm
It's hard to keep up with the flurry of activity around marriage, particularly in more conservative states. Here's what's going on and what you may have missed.


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A FREE, fun Programme for Kids to become fitter, healthier and
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Carnival and other holidays worth a trip
Visiting another country, or even another region of the U.S., during a holiday you don't celebrate at home is an outstanding way to absorb the local culture. You can even pretend you're a native by dressing the part, waving a flag, raising a glass or paying respects to the people or traditions being honored.
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Feb 12, 2013 4:37PM
RedboneTT you are not a true Trini. True the crime is bad, but crime is bad everywhere. I went to London and the Bobbies were like take off your jewelry. Caribana is an imitation of Trinidad carnival and is put on by all the West Indians who left the Islands, just as Labor Day in New York is. Rio's crime is even worst than Trinidad. We don't need people who never lived on the island giving it a bad name. Things have change, but guess what their is now party I would rather go to than that in T and T.
Feb 12, 2013 8:27AM
Trinidad's carnival is highly overrated, it is near and dear to Trinidadians only, the music is horrible now, ( a bunch of middle aged men singing rehashed lyrics, jump, prance, whey yuh rag, flag, take advantage) and the crime is not worth the risk of going anymore. Went there three times (2009, 2011, 2012) last two years stayed at the Hyatt Regency in the capital, even though the hotel was safe, you could barely walk 300 yards without someone asking you for money in an intimidating way. My parents were born there so I am not harboring any ill feelings towards the country, just check out the State Department travel advisories for the country, the government can't do anything about the crime because they are incompetent. Things will never change, its Rio and Caribana for me . The truth hurts , but its true.
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Gabriele Stabile, Untitled (From the series: Street Smart), 2009, courtesy of the Artist and Aperture Foundation
Turns out we're not the only ones who are fans of the NYC Green Carts: over at the Museum of the City of New York, there's an entire photography exhibit dedicated to them.
There are about 500 Green Carts selling fruits and vegetables to underserved neighborhoods in New York City. The initiative started in 2008 with a $1.5 million grant from the Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund, and they're managed by the city.
More than improving access to healthy food, the carts are symbolic of their communities and the socioeconomic and political forces surrounding them. The photographs in this exhibit, "Moveable Feast: Fresh Produce and the NYC Green Cart Program" aim to capture those stories unique to each Green Cart.
A description for the exhibit on the museum's website states: "'Moveable Feast' invites consideration about the geography of food options and its relationship to a community's health."
The Museum of the City of New York has provided us with some of the photos on display (at left). You can view the rest at the exhibit, which runs through August 22. There will also be a corresponding panel discussion June 22 called "NYC Green Carts: Healthy Food Deserts and the Politics of Nutrition."


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Evan Rachel Wood is furious over leaked ultrasound photos. She took to Twitter saying: 'I have never been more violated.'
The Ides of March actress pregnant with her first baby was photographed leaving a Los Angeles hospital earlier this week carrying the results of her ultrasound.The pics then surfaced online, with the Daily Mail running the images under the headline "Baby's first picture! Pregnant Evan Rachel Wood can't stop smiling".The star was livid when she saw the article and launched a tirade on Twitter against the unnamed photographer who took the snaps."Which sick f**** paparazzi hid in the parking lot of my hospital after my ultrasound. I cant stand this," Wood tweeted."You took a picture of my ultrasound photo???!!!! I couldnt be more furious right now. I want to cry. My child isnt even born yet, (sic)" the 25-year-old continued."I am getting out of la. People have no hearts, (sic)" she vented."I have never been more violated by a photographer. Thats the inside of my body and my child. Would u like my soul too? nothing is sacred. (sic)"She issued a plea to the editors at the Daily Mail, asking them to take down the private photos."I would like to ask @mailonline to please remove the photos because they are private medical records, and its an invasion", she tweeted.The photos have since been removed.Read more: News.com.au
There really is no limits with the media is there. Like the scandal with Kate Middleton topless wasn't enough, they have to keep stalking her for baby bump pics. We WILL see it eventually people. She can't hide it for the whole 9mths. Impossible to do!


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Technological changes, wage inequality and skill premiums: Evidence over three centuries
AbstractThis study analyses the evolution of wages and occupational composition of labour over three centuries, from 1755 to 1914, using worker-workplace data. The data from one industry offers a unique view on long-term trends in skill composition, wage inequality and occupational wage premiums. A major shift in the production technology, a shift from sail-only vessels to steam-operated vessels, in turn, allows the examination the popular skill-biased technological change (SBTC) hypothesis in a well-defined setting. We find that (i) technological change had both a new-skill-demanding aspect, showing up as an increase in the demand for skilled engineers, and a skill-replacing aspect, resulting in a decline in the demand for skilled able-bodied seamen and an increase in unskilled engine room operatives, (ii) increasing wage inequality in the latter part of the 18th century was associated with the emergence of new skilled occupations and rising wages of skilled seamen, and (iii) wage inequality evolved slowly over time and there were different, declining and rising phases in wage inequality.
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Superior Court Judge Thomas M. Goethals told attorneys for Dekraai that releasing some of the grand jury testimony would not "deny your client a fair trial."
Dekraai, 42, is charged with eight counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances and a single count of attempted murder in the October shooting at the Salon Meritage. Prosecutors said they will seek the death penalty.
Among those killed was his ex-wife, Michelle Fournier. Authorities say that Dekraai - armed with three guns, extra ammunition and wearing a bulletproof vest -- walked into the salon and shot customers and employees alike.
As he walked out of the salon, authorities say Dekraai randomly shot and killed a man sitting in his Range Rover in the shopping center parking lot.
Dekraai, who has pleaded not guilty, had been involved in a bitter custody dispute with his ex-wife over their 8-year-old son.
In an interview after his arrest, Dekraai told investigators that he first drove to Bolsa Chica State Beach near his home in Huntington Beach, sat on the sand and "pondered shooting" his ex-wife. He also told police, "I know what I did," according to the statements.
In an affidavit, Dekraai told investigators that he argued with Fournier in a telephone conversation that morning over custody issues involving their son. Dekraai said his son would come home with bruises on his body after staying with Fournier and told police that he had photographed his son's injuries.
After the phone conversation, Dekraai allegedly told authorities he went to his Huntington Beach home, armed himself and then drove to the beach to consider his next move. According to the affidavit, he told police he then headed to the salon, a 10-minute drive.
Police said they seized seven guns in Dekraai's garage in addition to the three found in his truck.
Dekraai appeared briefly in court Friday, wearing black-rimmed glasses and jail scrubs.


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Now on duty in Minneapolis: Electric carsPosted on November 24th, 2008 – 6:33 PM
By Roadguy
This morning, I stopped by a short-n-chilly news conference in Minneapolis, where the city was introducing two all-electric cars to its fleet (press release here, mayoral YouTube video here). Both vehicles are fully rechargeable. The one above is a ZENN car (zero emissions, zero noise), which was made in France and refitted with batteries in Canada, while the green one below was made in Princeton, Minn., by e-ride:
The mayor invited me to get behind the wheel of the green one, but I decided to let him chauffeur me around the parking lot of the public works facility for a minute instead. This allowed me to take pictures of the rather simple dashboard (all photos are click-to-enlarge):
No shifting, just forward and reverse. Also of note: no airbag. And while there's heat, there's no air conditioning, unless you count this:
I wouldn't want to spend all day in one, but that's sort of the point — no one would ever have to. The vehicle's range is 20 to 35 miles on a charge, ideal for the short hops around the city that staffers from the inspections department will make. Here's a cost comparison from the city:
The estimated five-year cost for a ZENN and fuel is $19,000. For comparison, a Ford Taurus costs $33,515 and a Chevy Cobalt costs $25,290 for five years (assuming 10,000 miles per year at $3.50 per gallon for fuel). The vehicles have a range of 20 to 35 miles on a full charge. A full charge takes an estimated 7 kWh of electricity, which costs just $0.56.
The fuel estimate is high at the moment, but in five years, who knows. Click here for more on electric cars from Tuesday's Variety section.


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Think Like a Man & Think Like a Man 2
Think Like a Man is full of fine men. While Michael Ealy is leading the pack with his ageless perfection, he has four other cast mates that are giving him a run for his looks. We just can't wait to see what the sequel is bringing us–hopefully more fine co-stars.
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Carnival of Space #29
Posted by Emily Lakdawalla
Go visit Riding with Robots for this week's carnival of space!
And I'll take this opportunity to point out a few new items on this website. Planetary Radio this week featured reports on the upcoming Russian Phobos sample return mision. Lou Friedman is busy expressing his opinion, on the dramatic events on the Space Station last week and, yesterday, directly to policymakers in Washington, D.C. Amir Alexander posted an update on the Stardust@home project and also filed a news story on the five-planet system at 55 Cancri.
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The Color Purple
It's color month at Ohdeedoh and it's got me thinking about a color I'm starting to see crop up more and more in the home. I'm talking about the color purple. Admittedly, it's a hard color to use in large amounts. But when done right, it's truly eye catching.
The room pictured above is from the home of designer David Kaihoi in New York City's East Village (see the whole home on House Beautiful). If purple walls, windows, trim, upholstery and textiles is too much for you, you can just dabble in a little purple. For example, Stokke introduced a purple Tripp Trapp highchair last month which is a perfect opportunity for using a small amount of purple in your home.
(Images: 1. House Beautiful, 2. Stokke)
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Actually, I do have a purple bedroom my my girls and I love it. Will try to post pictures and share it with you.
my daughter's room is a light purple--martha stewart cotton candy color matched in sherwin williams harmony. I know the name sounds pink, but it is really a pale purply color with a hit of gray. she is only 16 months, so I don't know how she feels about it, but I'll admit that I really like it and wish my room was that color.
Funny - I've been debating painting my kitchen purple (it's a rental with awful grey countertops, and a LOT of natural oak cabinets). My thought was that a plummy/purple would work with both, and that since the cabinets take up so much wall space, the purple would be more of an accent color. But I've been too scared to actually take the plunge! This is inspiring...
We used Ralph Lauren Canyon Iris for our dining room's vaulted ceiling:
Rob & Dede's dining room at Kirkwood Manor
Rosie, we had previously used this color in our kitchen with grey-ish counterop laminate & maple cabinetry and it was striking! Go for it!


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County OKs New Library Spot For West Side [1]
West side residents of the Santa Clarita Valley should have more access to books courtesy of a library being added next May, county officials said Tuesday.
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A 12,000 square foot library to be located at the Valencia Marketplace Shopping Center at 25950 The Old Road was approved Tuesday at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors meeting.
"For nearly two years, our office has been working closely with the town council, our local school principals, the (Hart district) superintendent and our homeowner associations to provide a full-service library for our residents in the West Ranch communities," said Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich.
At a cost of approximately $19 million, the property is being arranged with an eight-year lease with Valencia Marketplace II.
The lease begins May 1, according to county records.
The library will include a large reading area for adults; teen center for middle and high school students; a children's area; an 80-seat community meeting room; group study rooms; express checkout service machines; public access computers; public WiFi; public restrooms; and a collection of 60,000 books.
The lease terms detail a maximum first-year rental amount of $269,289, which includes an initial annual base rent of $180,000, plus a first-year payment of operating expense rent estimated at $89,289 for the project, with the rental cost entirely funded by Fifth District Net County Cost.
The estimated proposed project cost totals $19,500,000, according to county documents.
There's $4.5 million for tenant improvements, including telephone and data low voltage systems; $1,000,000 for books and library materials; $1,000,000 for furniture, fixtures, and equipment; $3,000,000 for eight-year rent expense and contingency; and $10,000,000 for eight-year operating costs.
The proposed lease agreement provides 12,000 rentable square feet of library space and adequate off-street parking spaces, according to county documents.
The county has three five-year options to renew the lease under the same terms, conditions and rental rate.
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Mom-preneurs: Not at all "Cute"
Guest blogger Role Mommy is fighting mad after a young woman is condescending toward Moms.
I don't know about you, but I thrive on spending time with like-minded women who can relate to what I'm going through as I attempt my daily high wire act balancing work and family.
But when outsiders step into my world, like young women who make inane comments about how it's so "cute" that we mommies stick together, or men who remark how "adorable" it is that some of us are trying to run mom-friendly businesses, that's when my fangs come out.
Yes, physically, I consider myself cute. But mentally, I have worked too hard and too long building relationships and networking with other incredible individuals to be reduced to chihuahua status by some dismissive person who is out of touch with my generation or a young woman who thinks my peers and I are like ancient relics who are laughable for trying to do it all.
For all you people out there who think women with Mom-owned businesses are cute--well you've got another think coming. Some of the most successful mothers I know have made millions with their Mom concepts. Others, who were brilliant marketers at major advertising agencies, have parlayed their talents into lucrative writing gigs. Then there are those like me who have transformed their careers--jumping off the corporate fast track so they could be there for their family but still find time to make a living doing what they love.
So a word of caution to young women who may one day want to follow in our footsteps. Do not belittle, look down upon, or feel sorry for us. We are driven, we are ambitious, we are dreamers and we are Moms. Motherhood defines a great part of my life, but my passions are just as important.
In fact, the reason why I now do the things I love is because I want my own kids to see that it is possible to go after your dreams even when you're raising a family. If the next generation of young women know that we are trying hard to pave the road for them, maybe they'll think twice before they call us cute.
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Hawaii Announces New Solar Financing Program
Hawaii's state legislature recently passed Senate Bill 1087 (SB 1087), innovative legislation which authorizes a novel combination of bonds and on-bill repayment to finance clean energy infrastructure – including distributed generation solar photovoltaic systems.
If Hawaii's governor, Neil Abercrombie, signs the bill, the legislation will take effect next year. Initially, the state plans to make $100 million in bonds available to investors.
SB 1087 will reduce the cost of clean energy projects in Hawaii by creating a loan fund. Low-interest bonds financed by utility tariffs will support this fund. Private investors will purchase the bonds.
The bill will also make it easier for all Hawaii residents to finance solar photovoltaics at their residences or businesses by providing them access to low-cost loans from the loan fund. They will then repay these loans via their utility bills.
Previously, people with access to sufficient upfront capital were the only ones installing solar photovoltaics and taking advantage of the available tax credits in Hawaii. With this program, lower-income residents and people who can't obtain bank loans will now have access to low-cost financing for solar photovoltaics. Additionally, renters of homes will be able to install solar photovoltaic panels with the approval of their landlords because the payments will be attached to the meters.
The Coalition for Green Capital has been working with the Hawaii state legislature for several years to promote low-cost financing mechanisms for clean energy. The state's goal is to use 70 percent clean energy by 2030. This is one of the highest goals in the country.
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Summer Wine Survey: What are You Drinking?
Jenny, our loyal wine correspondent, is taking the week off, so in place of our regular Thursday Vino feature, let's have a little fun with a survey...
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I really love reds and lately have been drinking DRY Lambrusco. It can be difficult to find, but it is a great, cold, bubbly red! Easy drinking and delish (just don't get the sweet lambrusco!).
lots of vinho verde along with the standby grigios and blancs.
i haven't loved any of the roses i've had so far this summer. don't know if that's because i haven't had any good ones, they're just not as good this year as they have been, or maybe my palate is just on to bigger and better things.
i also just finally tried my very first two buck chuck, which wasn't bad for $3. good for drinking mindlessly on a hot day, and i don't feel guilty about using it for sangria.
i've actually been drinking more roses with the occasional white
i'm SO bored of white wine
i mean SO. nothing's doing it for me. I miss the earthy, rusticness of the provencale reds I've been addicted to the past 6 months or so.
the roses I've been finding are "eh" okay
i had a good mulderbosch from South Africa recently and some french ones, but overall, I just miss my red wine!
anyone have any suggestions to help out?
we're still drinking red - pinot noir and nero d'avola - over here, but add in more whites in the summer.
This year, sicilian whites - I figure they know from heat - and gruners from austria
For Sicilian whites, try a white called La Segreta (Planeta) - it's a blend - delicious. And it's pretty widely available at wine shops.
We've been drinking our way through the Bordeaux blanc section at Astor Wines. Good values, all under $12 or so. Fruit and mineral. Loved the Ch. de Bonhoste. Ch. Bonnet is pretty good, as well as the Ch. Tour de Groupin (I think that was it.) Only the Ferrande (the cheapest) was bad. We also like the Apremont "Les Rocailles".
Sultry summer days beg for us to lighten up when it comes to the wines we choose. Just as we naturally seek ways to keep the kitchen cool by bypassing the stove, we have plenty of options for beating the heat when it comes to selecting summer wines.
Think light. Light color and light alcohol. Who wants a big Cab or Super Tuscan when the mercury is bursting? Here's what I drink more of during the dog days of summer:
Albarino from Spain
Loire Valley whites like Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume
Dry roses from the Southern Rhone, like Tavel
Moscato d'Asti or Prosecco for a little fizz
Gruner-Veltliner from Austria
Zinfandel for BBQ---the red, not the white
Ain't nothing wrong with sweet Lambrusco... Don't' believe the hype! This was covered a couple months back...
Although lately it's only white wine at the Perfection. Ever since the Times article on Reislings and Chablis... but Sancerre and Pinot Grigio remain a standby.
Reislings: I don't remember this one being covered in the Times article, but Dr. Loos (Or Loosen?) is the guy. His reislings rock the casbah.
I've just tried this South African rose called Obikwa. For CA$9 its a steal - and not a bad drink at all!
i'm almost exclusively a red wine drinker, but i just came back from ma famille in alsace and now i cannot get enough of alsacian dry rieslings and sylvaners. they are fantastic on a hot summer day.
I have been subsisting on Americas Test Kitchen's Sangria recipe, with Yellowtail Merlot as the base.
A few weeks ago while out I drank Proseco all night. I LOVE Reislings and Voingners (sp?) - I tend to stick to whites and very light reds in the summer. But in the end as long as I can drink it outside in the beautiful weather I'm happy!
Been trying sparkling shiraz. Vixen and Rumball are delicious. Not cheap at $20+, but worth a try.
I know it's not wine, but I recently sampled Absolut's Ruby Red Grapefruit.
Yeeeeee. Haaaaaaaaaaw. That's some good summertime drinkin.'
A friend told me about this great concept at the wine shop that used to be next to Heartland Brewery on Union Sq. that moved to 13th St.& 3rd Ave. Can't remember the name of the shop. Anyway, they have a vending machine where you can sample certain wines and each time you use the vending machine you get points to use on your purchases. Cool, huh!
I stoppped into Bodum yesterday and the clerk was telling me about a Greek white wine that he buys by the case and LOVES LOVES LOVES. It's called Megapanos. Anyone familiar with it and where to get it?
ooooh anne, you remind me that there is a DELICIOUS greek white that i DO adore called Malagousia White, Dom. Gerovassiliou 2005
its $18 a bottle at Astor, but soooooooo woooorth iiiiiit!
you can't miss it, the label is a teal-y blue and has a giant, sweeping graphic "G" on it
actually, I must go pick up a bottle tonight
thanks for reminding me there's a white i love :-)
There is nothing like a good albarino (I like Burgans) with some seafood on a hot summer night. Yum.
omigod, how did I miss the wine vending machine??
I've got to go by their new store!
It's Union Sq Wines btw
Thought of another budget white we keep drinking this summer - from French Catalan "Côté Est" Lafage
there's a Gavi in my fridge --
I always found that to be a totally reliable grape for Italian whites, but less so in recent years. Anyone know anything?
My husband is in the wine business, and he suggests
for white wines, a delicate Gavi or Chenin blanc; Prosecco, if you like the bubbles.
For red wines,french Saumur-Champigny or italian Bonarda, even slightly chilled. Of course Rose': garnacha from Navarra or Cerasuolo from Abruzzi.
i discovered prosecco a few years ago when i was in italy, and i felt all cool and smart for knowing about it.
now it's the latest thing, and i'm kind of pissed about that.
prosecco was MY little discovery, and now it's going to be the new merlot. i feel the same way about west coast pinot noirs. i got into them, then damn Sideways came out, and now it's the most cliche wine...
i second albarino -- forgot all about that one!
In Italy people have been drinking Prosecco for 50 years. Its not about fashion, its about enjoying the wine.
I have to concur with andrein
the only problem I have with wines getting popular
is if it results in shoddy production which changes what made the wine good in the first place
(hello merlot and chardonnay!)
I suppose you could say the same about, say,
organic produce getting popular
fab...as long as they don't F* it up!
TJ's two buck Beaujolais makes a nice sangria - I made one with tangerine juice, fresh oranges, limes and lemons and no extra rum or brandy so we could down great quantities of it over supper last week.
Also, I think the Txokolina that was recommended here a little while ago is the perfect summer wine - light, crisp, incredibly refreshing and good with summer food.
Vinho verde! so refreshing, and affordable, I must go through 4-5 bottles a week in the summer.
I am so glad to see that while I was sipping Rum in the tropics, the wine section was alive and active over here at the kitchen.
A few thoughts:
Guido ~ indeed your sentiments about mass production + popular varietals are so true. This being said, Gavi is one of my favorite Italian whites and you've inspired me for this week's post (I am remiss to think that it has taken me this long to choose it). It's considered one of Italy's great whites, so I am sure we can still find some undiscovered gems for you.
Opoponax ~ look to the Sonoma Coast or Santa Lucia for beautiful, as of yet to be discovered, west coast Pinot Noirs.
Ann ~ why don't you look for a hearty white, like Viognier or sexy White Burgundies? It appears that you like something with some girth and body, these may do the trick. Chilled reds are always fun too, Beaujolais & Sancerre Rouge are great options.


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