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The Coolest Treehouse Ever
Eilas Blog
We don't have a yard, so we don't have a tree and thus no treehouse, but a mama can dream for her kids. While searching for inspiration, I came upon THE coolest treehouse ever.
Laurel's husband built this incredible two-story treehouse for their kids in their backyard. It comes complete with windows and doors, as well as a patio and balcony. It even has electric lights! Oh, and look closely to see the tree that grows in the center of the house. The only thing more beautiful than the treehouse are the photos Laurel, a professional photographer, took of the construction process. Run over to her site Eilas blog to check it out.
(Images: Laurel Pankratz)
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WOW. That is incredible! I love it when people design things for children that are still stylish and beautiful instead of tacky.
This is one of the MOST INCREDIBLE THINGS I'VE EVER SEEN!
I could pretty much live there...its lovely!
The word you want is "playhouse."
Those nighttime photos are pure magic!
WOW! Phenomenal!
LOL a friend told me about my tree house being blogged about on this site so I had to check it out. I really appreciate the nice things you all have said. If you live close by Franklin Tn and want to build one let me be a blessing and help out. I'll be adding a long slide soon. Thanks again!! ~ BJON
@BJON: Oh boy...I don't think you realize how many readers Apartment Therapy has. Having made such a generous offer, though, I suspect you'll soon find out!!!! (If we lived nearby, we'd definitely take you up on it!) Lovely job and family!
It's gorgeous, but it looks like the foundation is just buried, untreated lumber. There doesn't appear to be any solid footings to speak of, which means that the supporting lumber will rot below ground and the treehouse will be ruined. Why not put in a little concrete footing? What a waste of all that hard work :( And what a waste of an exquisite little structure...
The posts are concreted into the ground and buried and they are treated lumber. My husband knows what he's doing.
^ I love this comment. :) Don't mess with a lovely woman's hardworking man LorienQ!
What kind of permits did this require? At two stories tall with electricity, that would at least need a building permit around here, even if it's just an accessory structure. I'd be interested in hearing what needed to happen to build this play house. It's lovely!
I totally agree SKEEMER118, I was so glad to see ELIAS stick up for her husband and that awesome treehouse. Lately there have been alot of snarky comments on here, they always anger me, Apartment Therapy didn't have as many rude commenters when I started following a few years back, or maybe I didn't notice. It seems almost every post has at least one "Debbie Downer" comment. Usually people just ignore them but I was glad to see ELIAS respond :)
WOW! I visited Eilas' blog and this is truly a work of art! Her photography is stunning as well! How I wish you were my neighbors!
AWESOME. I want one! :-)
I would never snark on a project! This is gorgeous! I've been over the photos several times, and still don't see photo evidence of the footings. I'd just hate for someone to recreate it who doesn't realize or see footings, and waste that work when the wood rots out. Why? Because it's AWESOME! And their grandkids should play in it, too :) Not everyone who has a less-than-100%-in-favour comment of every single thing in a post is being snarky or negative.


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What the hell is this. (Taken with Instagram at Red Bud Isle)
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- squashed said: That's the first step down a road to fascism. First they acknowledge excellently cared-for trees. Then it becomes mandatory. At gunpoint. Then they do it to children.
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When will Apple go public about ActiveSync and the iPhone?
Summary: Apple still isn't talking publicly about whether the company has licensed Microsoft's ActiveSync. All I can say is if Fake Steve Jobs says it's true, it must be, right?
The New York Times and Wall Street Journal have confirmed that the iPhone will work with Exchange Server. But The Times' David Pogue notes, at least for now, Apple is relying on IMAP, not Microsoft's ActiveSync protocol, to provide iPhones with Exchange push-email functionality.
My sources are still standing by claims that Apple has licensed ActiveSync. And if Fake Steve Jobs says it's true, it must be, right? (Much love back at you, Mr. Namaste.)
(And just to be clear -- as there seem to be some folks who have trouble reading -- I didn't say Apple needs to license ActiveSync to enable the iPhone to work with Exchange. I realize Apple could do this without licensing ActiveSync.)
When do you think Apple will talk ActiveSync, if ever? Making the iPhone more appealing to corporate users, even ones running a Microsoft product, is a good thing, isn't it?
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What is LEED & Green Building?
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a more environmentally conscious construction process than traditional building. Created by the U.S. Green Building Council, it works toward sustainability with a focus on several issues including materials selection, energy efficiency, saving water, indoor environmental quality, and sustainable site development.
The USGBC gives accreditation to individuals for LEED certification. If building or remodeling, consider contractors with LEED certification. Even you can become certified if interested. You must register your project with the USGBC to have it evaluated and qualify.
For more information on LEED for homes, which will be available starting in the Fall of 2007, visit the U.S. Green Building Council's website.
How are buildings ranked by LEED certification?
In general, buildings are certified based on their level of sustainability commitment, in other words, by how many "greener" steps the builder/owner has taken. The rankings are Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum with Platinum being the highest. LEED certification is available for commercial properties and large-site development and is expected to be available for private residences starting Fall 2007.
To view the current, tentative project check list for LEED certification click here. This will give you a general idea of the goals that need to be obtained to create a greener home.
*This picture taken from Natural Resources Defense Council at http://www.nrdc.org/buildinggreen/casestudies/default.asp.
This office complex received a Platinum LEED certification.
Why should you build a "Green" home or a LEED certified home?
The construction and maintenance of buildings are responsible for 40% of U.S. energy use, 30% of wood and raw materials use, and buildings generate 30% of U.S. CO2 emissions. (www.globalgreen.org) These CO2 emissions are a major contributor to global warming. With environmental issues at the forefront of news, politics, and everyday life, everyone should pitch in to do their part on reducing their ecological footprint. A LEED certified home is a fantastic step in the right direction for making YOUR environmental statement. For more information on LEED certification, please visit the U.S. Green Building Council's webpage at http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19.
Not only does having a LEED certified home reduce the waste stream to a landfill, or use less water, but the operating costs are smaller, they are healthier for their occupants, and the owner is taking on a respectful environmental and social responsibility.
What can you do to make your existing home greener?
Click here for the U.S. Green Building Council's "16 Ways to Green Your Home."
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Schoolage children will learn about the Vietnamese New Year holiday known as Tet or Tet Nguyen Dan, the biggest and most popular festival of the year in Vietnam, at free programs in January and February at Hennepin County libraries.
Tet is celebrated on the first day of the first month in the lunar calendar, which is Feb. 10 in 2013. In the Vietnamese zodiac, years are associated with animals; 2013 is the Year of the Snake. Snakes are considered symbols of luck in Vietnam, so 2013 is anticipated as a year of prosperity and peace.
Kids will learn unicorn moves and drumming to drive off bad luck, listen to zodiac tales, watch and dance along with a cultural dance group and enjoy a martial arts demonstration. Participants are encouraged to wear traditional clothing.
Hoang Anh Dance Group
Hoang Anh Dance Group, a troupe of nine Twin Cities students ranging in age from fifth grade through the third year of medical school, will perform and teach simple dance moves. Led by co-founders and choreographers Thuy Duong Nguyen-Tran and Hai Duong Nguyen-Tran, the dance troupe has performed at the Minnesota History Center and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, as well as at many events throughout the area, including the Mall of America's annual Pride of Vietnam event and Mid-Autumn Festival, World Refugee Day and Twins Fest.
Anh Ha Kieu Nguyen
Anh Ha Kieu Nguyen, an award-winning soloist and dancer who studied traditional music at the National Music School in Vietnam and the New Stage Performance High School in Vietnam, will perform on the T'rung, a suspended bamboo xylophone. For 25 years she performed at community and holiday events throughout Vietnam and abroad. In 2007 she emigrated to Minnesota, where she continues to perform traditional Vietnamese music for diverse audiences.
Asian Storytellers Alliance
Asian Storytellers Alliance will enthrall with traditional Vietnamese and Asian folk tales that foster communication and understanding across generations and cultures. The professional storytellers have performed "The Tet Pole," "The Legend of the Watermelon" and other folk tales for all ages at Landmark Center, Mall of America, World Refugee Day, the Dragon Festival, the Minnesota History Center and elsewhere.
Martial Arts Demonstration
Enjoy a martial arts demonstration by masters Hua Truong and Mac Le, plus students from the Hung Vuong Association of Minnesota, a Twin Cities nonprofit organization that provides cultural and social activities for Vietnamese American youths to empower them to become active citizens and future leaders.
Programs are presented in collaboration with Hung Vuong Association of Minnesota and are funded by Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Call the libraries for more information or go online to www.hclib.org.
"Tet: Vietnamese New Year 2013" Programs
Hennepin County Library - Southdale
Saturday, Jan. 26, 10:30 a.m.
Hennepin County Library - Sumner
Saturday, Jan. 26, 1:30 p.m.
Hennepin County Library – Brooklyn Park
Sunday, Jan. 27, 1:30 p.m.
Hennepin County Library – Augsburg Park
Saturday, Feb. 2, 10:30 a.m.
Hennepin County Library – Minneapolis Central
Children's Library
Saturday, Feb. 2, 1:30 p.m.
Hennepin County Library – Ridgedale
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John votes for Ghandia, whom he calls a "sweetheart" with a "killer smile." He thinks it's a tough game and wishes her "a great vacation." Helen votes for Clay, claiming it's a "financial move"; she thinks he's better off than the rest of them, and she's glad she got to know him. Jan votes for John, whom she thinks is an "awesome man." Still, there's tension, which will "zap [them] of [their] energy." We don't see any of the other votes before Peachy goes to tally. Votes read, final decision, leave immediately, blah. The first vote is for Ghandia, followed by a vote for Clay, causing Ghandia to visibly exhale with relief. The third vote is for John, who is so scarily waxen-looking. The remaining votes are for John as well. He manages to maintain a poker face as he brings Peachy his torch and then heads off past a giant, gold pillar. Jan snivels as Peachy says that it was obviously a tough decision, but that he hopes it's the beginning of a long journey. He releases them back to camp.
Next week on Survivor, Chuay Gahn plays golf, while Sook Jai argues. Then Helen and Jan get lost while canoeing.
As the credits roll, we see that the remaining members of Chuay Gahn voted for John. He claims the "distinguished honor" of being the first voted off, and admits to being surprised. He didn't think there were alliances, but realizes that there were; he just wasn't a part of them. He enjoyed the others, had a great time, God blesses them, and he'll see them at home. Thanks be to whatever God or lack thereof you celebrate -- one less potential proselytizer this season on Survivor!


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European Commission's vice president and transport commissioner Siim Kallas said in an interview that he was surprised that Estonian central bank did not celebrate the recent 20th anniversary of the Estonian kroon.
In an interview to Eesti Päevaleht, Kallas said: "I am amazed that Eesti Pank did not decide to celebrate it. After all, when the kroon turned 15 there was a big conference, I was invited and held a speech. Eesti Pank had a tradition that on the evening of June 19 there was always a big party that lasted until 4 am because this is the time that the kroons became the official currency. I think that 20 years would be mark that deserves remembering.
Q: Before 1992 there were many speculations that the kroon will not last and will be devalued. Where there any other attacks against the kroon that we do not know about?There was some campaign in average after every 18 months which claimed that devaluation will come and current exchange rate would be changed. Such speculations were spread even by some politicians who were in opposition. It was mainly the Russian-speaking population who rushed to exchange kroons to US dollars or euros, and later changed back. So there were attacks, but the currency-board system was foolproof and it was a very much Estonian system. We told everybody that the kroons as was strong as the German mark and it was the most important message.
Q: So this was a reaction to the hyperinflation of the ruble and there was no possibility for us to have a floating rate currency?That's right and there were many other reasons as well. It was a reaction to chaos. There were so many who predicted that Estonia will not make it. In March 1992 the International Monetary Fund issued a report that said that Estonia will not make it, must remain in the ruble zone. Russia was telling everybody that our payment balance was negative and the kroon will collapse shortly.
Q: Let's talk about euro. You preach budget cuts and austerity, but if we look at the depth of the whole crisis, are the printing presses ready?The architecture of the euro is in principle the same with the Estonian kroons. Euro has a strong foundation, but the currency is always influenced by real processes taking place in teh economy. Some countries have overborrowed excessively and want to keep borrowing without having to carry out structural reforms in their work organization or productivity.Q: Estonia is always said to be an example of austerity but a fifth or our budget revenues comes from the EU assistanceEvery system has its flaws, but I have deep doubts about any assistance. Every country must ensure that its own finances are in order. Estonia is not the only one – in some East European countries EU aid makes up 97 percent of its budget revenues. I think it is abnormal. Let's take agriculture that is the biggest spending item for the European Union. A new report shows a lot of EU's agricultural aid goes to all sorts of mediators and service provider instead of farmers.
Q: Estonian farmers would also like to receive comparable support with West European farmers? Is it a hopeless battle?One must fight and the situation is extremely unfair. Dutch farmers get five times more subsidies than, for instance, Latvian farmers. Baltic farmers recommend that subsidies paid to West European farmers must be lowered. I know that the way that Holland uses its subsidies is not reasonable.
Q: How about Rail Baltic? Estonian President recently travelled to Latvia by rail and had a tough time. Do you believe in Rail Baltic?Two years ago it was still something of a fairy tale. By now it is one of the most important pan-European projects and included in the list of projects that the EU will be con-financing. Once the financing side is approved and I cannot be 100 percent sure, the project will be implemented. Europe is a strange system that it takes an awful lot of time and effort to get something decided. But once it is decided, things are usually implemented. For this project in question, the likelihood that it will be implemented is more than 50 percent. A lot depends on the cooperation of four countries. And we cannot underestimate the forces that are actively opposing the project.
Q: You are also in charge of transparency in Europe. Have you been monitoring the news about the secret financing of your party, the Reform Party? What do you think about it?I generally avoid getting involved in domestic issues. You understand that once I say A, I have to say B, then C, etc.
Q: You have not commented the political financing scandal that was triggered by Silver Meikar, but I wrote that you gave your support to the party's board in its criticism against Meikar. So you believe that everything has been done in the best possible way?I always support the board of my party.
Q: So Meikar made it all up?No, don't start asking me such specific issues. I believe that it is being handled in the way that is appropriate. In my previous job where I was responsible for the European Commission administration I repeatedly proposed to prepare a code of ethics. We have a code of ethics in the European Commission. I offered it also to the European Parliament to agree on certain things that are MEPs don't do. It was rejected. I think that the so-called Volvo scandal in the Estonian parliament where a local Volvo dealer offered considerable discounts to MPs is very bad. This cannot be regulated by law but could be included in the code of ethics. The Commission's code of ethics would not tolerate it.
Q: Why is it bad?There are two currencies in the world: money and votes. A politician cannot mix these things up. Bonuses are dangerous because they are swords that can cut your own feet.
Estonian state is wrong regarding all Russian capital as a source of potential security risk, writes Äripäev in its editorial. today.
Estonian economy grew 2.4% in the 2nd quarter year on year, Statistics Estonia announced in its
Some 150 Estonian enterprises and organizations, including Health Sickness Fund, are advertising their products in pro-Kremlin state media channels such as RTR Rossija which is also available in Estonia, writes Äripäev.
Estonian-based security-technology provider Guardtime has teamed up with Ericsson AB, the world's biggest maker of wireless-network equipment, to improve the safety and transparency of the data transmitted over its systems, Äripäev reports.
In Tallinn yesterday, US President Barack Obama gave the most important speech about European security — and issued the most important pledge—of the post-Cold War era. No U.S. president since Reagan has used such forceful language against Russia, reported The Atlantic.COMMENTS (5)
Eesti Päevaleht writes that recent leaks from the customer support database of Gamma Group, the UK-based developer of FinFisher (aka FinSpy), one of the world's most powerful surveillance software systems, show that the system is being used also in Estonia, most probably by police or intelligence agencies.
The ambitious plan that is backed by Finnish businessmen and is being promoted by leading IRL politician Eerik-Niiles Kross to build Europe's largest data warehouse in Estonia raises doubts, writes Delovye Vedomosti.COMMENTS (4)
Estonian listed ferry group Tallink and Bridgemans Services Ltd. have entered into a charter agreement to charter Tallink's cruise ferry Silja Europa to Australia from August2014 as an accommodation vessel. COMMENTS (5)
The supervisory board of Enterprise Estonia (EAS) on Wednesday appointed Hanno Tomberg as new head of the business support agency, write Postimees.COMMENTS (2)
European transport commissioner Siim Kallas warns that economically, Estonia must move forward as otherwise it would run out of steam.COMMENTS (5)
More and more wealthy Russians and Ukrainians who are concerned about instable political and economic situation in their countries are now investing in Estonian real estate, writes Äripäev.COMMENTS (6)
In 2013, average monthly gross wages were 949 euros and the average hourly gross wages were 5.73 euros. COMMENTS (2)
Estonian shipper Tallink Grupp carried 756,101 passengers in May, 4.6 percent less than in the same month in 2013.COMMENTS (5)
Tallinn District Court decided this week to reject the claim by LHV banking group against Äripäev.COMMENTS (1)
Four employees of Information Board (Teabeamet), the Estonian foreign intelligence service, are suspected of embezzlement.
Äripäev writes that Estonian businessman Margus Linnamäe, owner of Estonia's largest pharmaceutical retail and wholesale group Magnum, and co-owner of Postimees and BNS media groups, paid no income tax on 20 million euros in dividends that he took out this year.COMMENTS (1)
According to the flash estimates of Statistics Estonia, the gross domestic product of Estonia contracted 1.9 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2014COMMENTS (4)
According to a report prepared by a group of international, mainly US e-voting experts, Estonian Internet-based e-voting system ( I-voting) is insecure and should be withdrawn, writes Eesti Päevaleht.COMMENTS (4)
The government has started replacing members of supervisory boards of state enterprises which means that Neinar Seli, current chairman of the supervisory board of Port of Tallinn, may also lose his seat.COMMENTS (1)
Estonian national carrier Estonian Air served 110,666 passengers during the first quarter of 2014, down from 121,693 in the same period last year.COMMENTS (7)
Oleg Ossinovski, one of Estonia's richest businessmen and owner of a large group specializing in transit trade, says that the Estonia must learn how to live next to an empire, but is not doing a good job right now.COMMENTS (20)
Minister of Finance Jürgen Ligi expects Estonia's economy to expand only 2% in 2014, down from the earlier September forecast of 3.6%, reports ERR.COMMENTS (1)
The coalition of Reform Party and Social Democrats are promising more funding for various purposes, but do not yet want to say where the additional money will come for, in other words, from which sectors it will be taken away from, writes Postimees.
Äripäev general manager Igor Rõtov writes that the change of government and replacement of Andrus Ansip as Prime Minister with Siim Kallas is a good opportunity to overcome political and economic stagnation.COMMENTS (6)
This year's Bonnier award for investigative journalism went to Dannar Leitmaa and Margus Järv, journalists of Eesti Ekspress, who reported on the vote-buying scheme of Europarliament member Kristiina Ojuland in Reform Party's internal elections, writes Äripäev.COMMENTS (3)
A survey made by Äripäev among businessmen on how they view the possibility of Siim Kallas replacing Andrus Ansip as Prime Minister shows that most would like the switch and agree that it would strongly improve the image of the ruling party.COMMENTS (11)
The likelihood that European Commission vice president and Transport Commissioner Siim Kallas is preparing a comeback into Estonian politics is growing, writes Eesti Päevaleht.COMMENTS (3)
Estonian building material producer and one of Estonia's biggest exporters Wolf Group has acquired 75% of Spanish company Olivé Química S.A., reported aripaev.ee.COMMENTS (1)


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Does evolution destroy us?
Evolution occurs when a mutation is beneficial to survival right? Well with us humans, we have civilizations and surviving in our time means being educated and getting a job and making money. Well could the next stage of our evolution be us merging with technology to make us more efficient? Or on a scarier thought, could we create computers and robots that surpass us, take us all out, and those robots continuously build more robots that surpass the last in an exponential growth of inteligence?Could that be the future of human evolution?
Jun 19 2013: Nothing can destroy us, says Vedas.
Om Bhur Buvaha Suvaha
Thath Savithur Varenyam
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yonaha Prachodayath
which means:
I am that vivifying power, love, radiant illumination, and
divine grace of universal intelligence.
We pray for the divine light to illumine our minds.
The ancient Aryans went to the extent that man was called 'Amritasya Putrah' (Son of the immortal) in Svetasvatara Upanishad.
I am happy that you like Sanskrit. :)
Bryan Maloney 30+Jun 26 2013: Biological evolution occurs when a population's distribution of traits changes over time, not due to any underlying programming. That is it. There is nothing at all about "beneficial to survival". It is possible for a population to evolve itself right into extinction. Evolution is survival-neutral. Natural selection, which is one of several potential evolutionary driving forces, but not the only one, is survival-mediated. However, there are other forces, including purely stochastic elements. The idea that evolution is automatically related to survival is simplistic. There is nothing deterministic about evolution. There is no innate "direction" to it. There is no such thing as a "next stage" in evolution, because a "next stage" is deterministic, and evolution is non-deterministic.
Evolution is an example of a long-term chaotic process, not a long-term deterministic process.
Jeff CanoJun 23 2013: I tend to think of the term evolution in another way. If I were to redefine evolution to suit most peoples taste it would be a change in a species that is advantageous to its survival..something like X-men type evolution with superpowers. But it doesn't work that way..evolution i believe is merely a change in a species that enables it to survive more efficiently-if we are going to talk about the entire progression of a species starting from its primordial origins.Some species might probably NOT even need to evolve because its environment suits it very very well... ever wonder why algae or lichens still exist? why didn't they ever evolve into something very complex like a mammal or a reptile?why did the algae refuse to evolve into something else? probably because it doesn't need to...
your question is difficult to answer. You are worried about biological beings undergoing evolution to merge with technology... something like a Borg (startrek). But This is very difficult to answer as we do not know the full range of spectrum that evolution can do to a biologic being. So far we have seen evolution as "biologic" in its being... animals that can sense extremely low frequency vibrations. Animals that can see different light spectrums beyond our range.. Fish that evolve limbs because they spend more time in land that in the water. These in my opinion are changes that are somewhat predictable... or at least, it is what we know. Can genetic mutations occur that will allow us to develop mind reading abilities? develop some form of laser vision?..evolution happens because we need to adapt to our environment. why on earth would we develop these capabilities? If we were to integrate with machines/technology... it probably won't be via evolution. more of tinkering with the machines to adapt to US rather than we biologic beings to adapt to IT. so to answer your question, I don't think we will evolve in such a way. Im more worried about cancer and its ability to jump generations.
Bora TokelJun 20 2013: I think it's naive to say humans stopped evolving. As long as we don't start eating rocks or stop inhaling air, we will always be a part of nature. And nature is not confined within earth either. Yes we can protect ourselves from earthquakes, floods and diseases for now, but that doesn't mean we will always be able to. Yes we may have taken giant leaps in technology in a short period of our existance but a quasar nearby or explosions in the sun can well alter our atmosphere and our style of living. Whatever nature gives us, we can find a way to survive, but that also changes us in the long run. We can reach singularity where a human consciousness can be transferred to a non-living thing (ie robot) and we'll be out of natural evolution but then we'll cease to be humans, we'll be something else. Believing we're no longer evolving now is the same as people believing 2000 years ago that humans were perfect beings created in the image of some god. Only constant thing is change.
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Jun 21 2013: It depends on how you describe our evolution, physical and/or mental. There are many scientists who openly state we are no longer undergoing a physical evolution, suggesting that our current human form is the final pattern locked within our DNA, all other mutations being insignificant. It is often stated that we don't use our full brain "potential", not to be confused with a percentage of some physical quantity associated with the physical brain.
Example, not all of us are super math wizards, even though we may conclude that we all have that potential. I tend to confer with this assessment until something better comes along.
Bora TokelJun 21 2013: Not true. Every cold you catch, every flu you go thru leave a mark on your DNA, as long as you survive them. These genes are passed onto your offsprings making them less prone to those illnesses. But different strands of flu comes out every year. We evolve with them. Why do you think most of our 3 million pair of genes is junk? It is a history book of everything your ancestors've been thru.
And the braşn capacity thing..brain is not some magic organ that would allow us to bend spoons or fly if we could use 100% of it, it is simply a network of nerves & neurons. Oh, and we do use 100% of our brains, just not at the same time. It's like you can't read a book while watching tv. Different areas in the brain are responsible for different tasks, simple as that.
Jun 21 2013: That is incorrect. It has not been established that the DNA records every incident that occurs in our life. DNA is a Molecule, a chemistry set for life and how to interact within it.To my knowledge no one has done a study to see if the DNA in each cell of our body were changed after a bout of the flue. Where did you get your information? I would be interested in reviewing it.
The DNA structure is very stable and not so easily disturbed. It is also self-repairing and self-replicating.
It has been established by laboratory experiments that the brain can cause very real physical conditions within our bodies. We can increase the heat emitted from our hands and this has an influence on the environment, small but detectable. People have been known to do extraordinary feats of physical strength in times of stress that defy the bodies ability to endure weight and force. No, we don't use all our brain's "potential". If we did we would all be a clone of Dr. Michi Kaku. :) I know I would. (note: see changes in previous post).
And no, you can't read a book and watch TV at the same time. You eyes scan the environment and bring the window of focus to the forefront of you mind. You can read the book, then watch the TV but not both at the same time.
I don't know what the 3 million pairs of junk genes are and neither does anyone else.
You might find it interesting to know that some people are born with a brain condition and their entire brain is located in a mass the size of a tennis ball. Some have a smaller area. You would never know because they don't exhibit any symptom and can be very intelligent. Such people make brain scientists scratch their heads when reviewing their Brain Scans. I understand there are some scanning experiments going on concerning these people. It will be interesting to read the results.
I edited my previous post to deal with your objection to the brain potential statement. I hope this meets with your approval. Did I leave anything out? :)
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Jun 26 2013: John -- can I get a link to the 'tennis-ball-brains." I might be one. At least that's what my wife tell me! All jokes aside, that is a link I'd like to see. I want to learn about that!
Also John, mother's who breast feed pass antibodies to their offspring that protect them during the time of their mild dependency. That actually helps educate the immune system of the baby and this makes it stronger. Most pediatricians will tell you " always Breast FEED if you can!" That is, if you are female w/a child. Not all of us are equipped to breast feed.
Oh, & John, I'm going to sign up w/Udacity. There is also another competing sight that was discussed in a TED talk. I'll pass that link (to the Ted Talk a least) in a reply/note later. I"m at the library right now. The browser here doesn't have all my links in it.
Jun 22 2013: "I don't know what the 3 million pairs of junk genes are and neither does anyone else."
But they are still there, and they are being discovered one by one. They just have no function. They're inactive. Sometimes these inactive genes become active and birth defects occur where a baby is born with a tail or is covered with hair.
"The examples of human vestigiality are numerous, including the anatomical (such as the human appendix, tailbone, wisdom teeth, and inside corner of the eye), the behavioral (goose bumps and palmar grasp reflex), sensory (decreased olfaction), and molecular (junk DNA). " You can do a lookup on junk DNA on google.
You brain has areas for every limb and organ you have. If you lose your left arm, for example, your left eye vision could improve a lot because the areas that control them are pretty close. When you lose a limb the area that is tasked for that particular organ is of no use anymnore and other tasked areas start using this area of the brain. Sometimes this area is never used, as if the limb is not lost, causing you to still feel your lost limb, like how people who lost their legs say their legs are itchy sometimes.
And about the brain causing real physical conditions within our bodies...Did I say anything contradictory? Of course it does, because brain controls every limb and organ, is the control center of your sensory network. There is no magic potential here. Just because some people can still use their vestigial traits (ie being able to move ears, raising body hair upon wish, or even locally increasing blood pressure) does not make them have greater potential than other people. Everyone has these traits, but the genes are inactive.
And about external forces changing our DNA...Our bodies is a conglomerate of many different organisms. We have billions of bacteria in our body,our cells are different. Bone cells are different, skin cells are different. Our body even contains the DNA of the food we eat. You can google it.
Jun 22 2013: Good Job Bora.
I did more than Google it. I studied at Udacity University. They have a nice course there on Evolution and Genetics. You appear to have an inquisitive mind. I think you would enjoy it. It's free. Check it out. From your questions, it appears you have recently discovered something about our bodies.
Ernest Rutherford discovered that atoms were mostly empty space, he was afraid to get out of bed for fear he'd fall through the floor.
Earlier, you said it was naive to think we have stopped evolving. But, the top scientists in the world state that we have stopped evolving, because evolution is a function of environmental pressures. Many species of plants and animals stopped evolving many millions of years ago. Human beings are relatively recent players in the evolution game.
Have a look at this video featuring Dr. Michio Kaku, talking about human evolution to get a real good picture of just how little the pressure is for us to evolve.
The evolutionary pressure that existed far back in our past is no longer a function of our evolution. According to Dr. Kaku: in the future, we will look pretty much the same as we do now.
Jun 24 2013: @ John Moonstroller
That is seen too simply in my opinion, while it is true there is no real environmental pressure yet. You don't include technological evolution.
I don't think the contemporary human form is the most ideal one in every environment.
When we are able to properly engineer and enhance organisms, we are only bound by ethics and our creativity. Some social groups will want to distinct themselves, think of races in fantasy films.
Jun 22 2013: John,
I've seen every Michio Kaku video out there :P
But as I've said earlier, environmental factors are not confined within this earth. Humanity, it it doesn't end soon, will go to space. Space has different environment. If Humanity settles on another planet, environment will be different there too. Humanity will evolve. We are even different than the people 2000 years ago. Even today average height of people is higher than 100 years ago. Baby steps. Evolution doesn't necessarily mean mutation of genes and changing into some other species in time. Who knows environmental factors won't change in the next 200 years on earth? What if earth enters an ice age that will last 100,000 years? I'm pretty sure there will be physiological differences between people now and people 100,000 years from now.
Will humanity be even taller next millenium? More obese perhaps? Less fertile? Even the underwear we use, the drinks we drink, the food we eat affect our fertility. Sure, we can have artificial insemination but that is also due to changes in human physiology, and that is evolution. (living things don't necessarily evolve to a "better" state).
Factors constantly change. In recent history, humanity has created its own factors. But they are factors nonetheless. This is why I said it is naive to think humanity has stopped evolving.
Jun 22 2013: Oh... Okay. I understand what you mean now. I still disagree from a basic evolutionary standpoint but space is a different horse to ride. I guess we'll see when we start cruising around out there.
And, yes, I hope there are some serious physiological changes in people. Hopefully, I'd like to see them within the next ten years or so, myself.
All things remaining the same, I doubt the human race will be here in 100,000 years.
Jun 23 2013: I'm educated. I say that. Dr. Michio Kaku said that. He's educated too.
Are you an evolutionary biologist?
"Question: Have human beings stopped evolving? Will humans look any different in the future? (Submitted by Kiran Uttarkar)
Michio Kaku: Kiran, if you read science fiction you might think that humans in the future will be slender, short, bald, with big heads and big eyes that sort of the stereotype that you get from the comic books. However, you have to realize that as far a gross evolutionary pressure is concerned; there is none anymore on the human race. For example, in the old days, when we lived in the forests, there was enormous selection and pressures placed on us to develop a large brain, to understand how to use tools, to run, to be able to navigate, to survive in the forests. Enormous pressures on us because if you were not fit to live in the forest, you died. And so your genes are not here today..."
~ http://bigthink.com/videos/mankind-has-stopped-evolving
Ang Perrier 10+Jun 19 2013: Let's twist this ever so slightly and refer to ourselves not as evolved humans but as evolved parasites ravaging the planet and destroying everything that would prove beneficial to long term existence here. The evolution of technology has intensified and caused the destruction to speed up exponentially. We don't have a defense against ourselves, instead of our best traits being passed down to future generations we are leaving a horrendous mess in our wake and complicating existence for future generations.
Merging our bodies physically with technology may become the answer when faced with losing a small child to a terminal illness or leaving a young family to function without a parent.
We already store all of our intelligence and knowledge that's been gained throughout history in technological databases to be recovered on a whim with our fingertips.
Cell phone attachment is borderline addiction, people can't seem to function without access to some form of technology every minute of the day. In a sense we have already been surpassed by technology and in an exorbitant number of situations, completely replaced. We have created our own worst enemy in many of the technological advancements that we've seen thus far. Robots that build machinery parts and do a significant number of the jobs that used to be performed by humans at a much higher proficiency rate is already common.
As for our level of efficiency, we are only more efficient with the access to that technology, if the systems went down we would actually prove to be less evolved as I don't think many people would be able to survive.
Without internet I'm under the impression that far too many people would be lost and wandering in the dark without a clue as to how to proceed in a world without answers in one central place but actually have to be learned through trial and error.
Human evolution has all but ceased and technological evolution moves forward every day at an astonishing pace.
Jun 19 2013: Environmental changes selected the appropriate genes for survival until a thinking mind started to change the environment to fit the existing genes.
The reason why humanity could spread around the globe is that they had become independent from their surroundings. They make whatever is necessary for any given place.
If you look at nature as a living body than our species behaves within it like a tumor.
Jun 20 2013: @Juan Valdez
It looks like we're not able to change our behavior in a decisive way to avoid natural things from happening. Perhaps some will survive the destruction of that cradle that brought us to life.
As you pointed out elsewhere there are threats from volcanoes or from outer space and as it was with the dinosaur a few better equipped species brought about a new world and again this time it could be that this time the same or another kind of catastrophe will create a new stage on which technology plays a major role.
Consciousness can't happen in a static world, it must change and develop without end.
Jun 23 2013: @Juan Valdez
I can't react directly on your elaborate answer by lack of a Reply button.
I'm not sure what point you will make but I quote from your text:
"existence/non-existence of God"
You first tell me who or what God is then I will tell you about the existence of that.
If that question isn't answered properly than it is a non issue for science.
Jun 19 2013: Humans are off the natural evolution path,
Scott, how can you make this statement? We are most certainly not off the path of evolution. We may be making strides to change those mutations that occur and are not successful, but that doesn't stop mutations from happening. I believe we are not seeing major strides in the evolutionary scale because the big reason it happens and is successful depends on the bobbing of the solar system out of and back into the milky way. This 60 million year cycle has been shown to not only kill off species, but to allow for an explosion of biodiversity. Other drastic changes in enviroment may also explain why a species can go several million years without mutating or dieing out.
Jun 20 2013: we are off the natural evolutionary path because essentially we have conquered most of the natural forces which cause natural selection and evolution. We have conquered many fatal disease and are capable of preventing the rest.
Predators: the only predators we have are ourselves.
there is nothing to prevent bad genes from being passed along which means we are essentially off the natural evolution path.
Jun 20 2013: very very wrong humans are still evolving and we have several times in our recorded history but these changes are very subtle it will be a very long time before there are major changes noticed and the idea that humans are non evolving species is a terrible simple minded idea what so you think this ape body still with a tail bone hair on our body and many other animal features is just going to stop for literally no reason after millions of years of it changing?
Jun 20 2013: who said for no reason, the reason I am stating is that nearly all human genes are being passed along now. Evolution is caused by only certain genes being good enough to keep the individual alive and thus are passed down to the next generation. If every gene gets passed on to the next generation then there is no evolution.
Jun 20 2013: That is illogical from what you say that means more genes are passing down and evolution is only changing to survive better (it is mostly) but what if now are bodies are adapting to fight heart disease diabetes dying at age of 80 or anything else want an example how about malaria and actually there has been an adaptation to malaria it's called the sickle cell gene which reduces oxygen flow but increases resistance to malaria. it is a mutation and it helps survival rates also it is higher in concentration in africa and high amount of deaths from malaria.
The real question is how does evolution know that we're ok now we don't need its adaptations anymore and it can stop evolution cannot distinguish between it keeping you alive from saber tooth tigers or your back from deforming from sitting in a really bad chair all your life
Jun 20 2013: sickle cell adapted because those without it died, or got very sick leaving those with the condition to thrive and pass on their well adapted genes.
What I am saying is that there is too much movement of people and genes, as well as too high of a survival rate for all genes (very low infant mortality in any western area). To allow specialization which is the main ingredient in evolution.
I cannot see evolution to fight heart disease since for the most part people breed before heart disease can kill, or are medically saved allowing them to pass on the genes responsible, thus no evolution. Evolution is the process of genes dying out and the surviving ones giving advantage to the descendants, so if the vast majority of genes are being passed on, they disadvantaged ones have less chance of dying out and thus stalling out evolution.
Jun 21 2013: ok i get what you mean now. you are implying that all evolution is survival of the fittest. Well that's is the biggest problem you have because for one we are still not positive what causes evolution but survival of the fittest is the oldest and first ideas of evolution and ii generally not considered true.
And the problem with your idea of evolution is that genes just don't die out i really wish i could give you specific details you should go read some articles of people much smarter than I.
May 30 2013: L'Évolution consciente se produit au sein de notre génération parce que nous avons une plus grande compréhension des processus de la nature: le gène, l'atome, le cerveau, l'origine de l'univers, et toute l'histoire de la création, du Bing Bang jusqu'à nous. Nous sommes en train de changer notre compréhension de la façon dont la nature évolue ; nous allons de l'évolution inconsciente par la sélection naturelle à l'évolution consciente par le choix. Avec cette connaissance accrue et la puissance qu'elle nous donne, nous pouvons détruire le monde ou nous pouvons participer à un avenir de dimensions incommensurables. Le pouvoir de co-destruction ou de co-création a été mis entre nos mains. .
May 30 2013: The Human conditions and circumstances have always been unprecedented. Since our proliferation from Africa, we have always devised new environments for ourselves always adapting to new situations.
Yet there is a scary variance, we now have the capacity to destroy civilization and all life in the planet in the process. Can humanity evolve a sense of responsibility if anything for self-preservation? Or is the undirected evolution of our culture too sluggish or inappropriate? Can the same be asked of Biological evolution?
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Peter Mullen 10+Jun 23 2013: Evolution is not an answer to a question. It is the question. Human beings, Homo Sapiens, have a frontal cortex in the brain that allows us to perceive the future, and build abstract mental models for planning, and survival actions. Evolution in humans can be literally, and substantially self guided. In other words let's all get our heads out of the sand. Start evolving, philosophically, psychologically, socially, and physically into the creature capable of sustaining itself, through space exploration (in the long run) , but soberly facing the essential survival task of using our existing resources to the highest possible degree of efficiency, and cooperation. This will defuse conflicts, and spend our energies on symbiosis, instead of counterproductive primitive predation philosophy and mindless consumption leading to our extinction as we
are now doing. Mindless predatory capitalism, oppression, corporate feudalism and economic slavery will only hasten our demise.
Jun 18 2013: well evolution could work to our advantage if we wanted it to, the problem that we have with evolution is that human evolution is not influenced genetically it is influenced by the decisions that we make, which might not always be beneficial, like our predisposition to believe that money is the source of progress is an evolutionary mistake that was caused by decision, but if humans used their evolutionary capacity to create technology for the higher efficiency of energy, better preservation of nature, and the expansion of technology for the purpose of human health, then our evolution would have been well worth it.
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Barry Palmer 100+May 31 2013: Yes, eventually, one way or another, the current human species is doomed.
The most likely scenarios are:
1. We will change the environment to the degree that genetic adaption is required to survive.
2. We will invent technologies that will displace us.
3. We will intentionally modify the genes of our descendants.
4. A microbe or natural disaster will wipe us out.
There are many other possible scenarios. Check out this talk:
The least likely scenario is that the current human species will survive unchanged until the end of the Earth.
The big question is when.
pat gilbert 100+May 30 2013: The Borg or the Terminator or what about a kinder gentler version of either.
Sometimes I think Sci Fi is very prescient. Nano engineering will likely make Borg type bodies possible.We already have the collective mentality.
Lets hope we don't have the Terminator as he will go around destroying governments and marriages.
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Jun 29 2013: I think that technological increase with regard to artificial intelligence will have an upper limit. Our machines will continue to get more complex, capable, and similar to us...however, humans have a deeply ingrained and cherished concept of what it means to be human, and I don't think we are willing to let go of this. The creation of supremely intelligent robots won't happen overnight, and during this slow and steady progression, the scientific community will likely be met with strong opposition from the humanists, and from any scientists who also realize the value of humanity. We are in control of our machines, and I have faith that we will be cautious enough to maintain such control in the future.
Jun 26 2013: Here is a video that gives some of the most current info on how evolution and Human Evolution, in particular, is viewed. http://www.ted.com/talks/harvey_fineberg_are_we_ready_for_neo_evolution.html
As for the rest here; the debates & subdebates:
Got it. Offending comments deleted. Good luck. Try to inject some authoritative Science into this and try to at least link to the source where you get your information. If you learned this in school, say so. If nothing else, cite Wikipedia w/a link. Read the article you cite. Even if the experts disagree, you can still cite the debate via web link -- somewhere. Wikipedia articles are good about having "Controversy" sections describing areas where experts disagree.
I guess my professional training has spoiled me on fun debates over . . . stuff. Sorry, gotta leave it there. Peace. Out!
Jun 26 2013: My thoughts are that the iterative driver of all existing systems, where in everything manifest follows similar emergent self-reflective chaotic complex mathematical rules, is the Singular Consciousness reproaching a whole knowingness which then expands once more. More specifically, when humans interface intimately and fully, and quantum computing (eg. D-wave based in Vancouver) divides the second into trillions of calculations, what TIME will we as a species exist in? When we can simulate a universe of possibilities in a microsecond where will our segregations reside? Not in space not in time but only in unity trapped in the limits of our space-time. I think then as WE the oneness exist apart from the natural law In order to experience experience once more we will as we have into infinity simulate a universe of universes seeding with emergent feedback from beginning to end all the determined choices on the playground of real consciousness. We now, in time, riding the edge of the paradoxical "present" are a function that complete system in which entropy and complexity evolve to begin again and again. Our necessary movement in time had to have been for everything to become. In short I think technology is organic, there is both free will and determinism, reaching the conscious singularity is our ultimate driver and emergent behaviour is as universal as the water drop of an idea in my grade 1/2 classroom. So........ If you could be me could you still judge me? I believe you are me and I love me so I love you too. After all, if all of our probabilistic paths are written for us to choose from how can I judge you when you choose the wrong one? Some people don't have many good probable outcomes.
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Back in the day, I taught 3rd grade for a while. Those kids were collectively so much smarter than me! And i hate to admit it, but sometimes (many times) my classroom management reflected that fact. I also taught first graders for a month. But that was too short a time. Enjoy. I'm gonna come back & read this again.
Jun 25 2013: Evolution is exemplified by the phoenix, through destruction comes rebirth. Regardless of how the evolution occurs the reality is that the succeeding group will create and establish a new paradigm, those unable to accommodate themselves for survival will face extinction, evolution is more than just mutation as mentioned with the robot theory their are many ways in which intelligence can develop, if history has shown us anything its that as groups of evolved individuals increase those unable to accommodate fight those who are looking to enter into the new paradigm. Like the kings falling to the masses or the dictators in the east being subdued by protestors, people who have adapted and gained power will be the first to lose that power to the next generation of evolved individuals. Yes evolution always destroys us because those unable to join the evolutionary shift will fight against it so they may still survive, in which case survival of the fittest takes over and we see whether or not the evolutionary change has brought about a great enough change that the paradigm shift and the evolved individuals succeed and gain power until the become contested by future generations. Coming full circle, returning to the phoenix idea, as we destroy ourselves we create our rebirth in some sense. The level of destruction however is based on what factors ? : how stable the current paradigm is, how much power the current individuals with advantages have, and how significant is the evolutionary change of the contesting individuals. Ultimately as any of these factors increase the level of destruction increases. Again the endless cycle of the phoenix both constant destruction and constant rebirth, ying and yang, one does not exist without the other.
Jun 24 2013: My point Jim, was that only those mutations that are retained by the species are those that can benefit the species and allow an advantage or a better fit with a changing environment; not to dwell on the rate molecular mutants appear on the DNA chain. So, as the environment becomes more polluted, those physical attributes a mutation will manifest can be adapted and insure that we as the human race will survive or better yet evolve.
Jun 26 2013: Your "point" is wrong ... the vast majority of mutations are neutral. And deleterious mutations are retained too ... that's why there are genetic diseases. Evolution is a slow process ... by the time one deleterious mutation has been dropped from the gene pool, numerous others have been added. And whether a trait is beneficial or deleterious depends on circumstances ... many traits, such as sickle cell, are both beneficial and deleterious, depending on the environment and how they manifest (sickle cell is deleterious when inherited from both parents).
" better yet evolve"
Again, evolution is simply the change over time of the frequency of alleles in a population; the popular notion of evolution as "getting better" is not part of modern evolutionary science.
Jun 24 2013: "Are you an evolutionary biologist?"
My brother is the human evolution correspondent for Science magazine, so I know a thing or two about it ... more than you or Michio Kaku, neither of whom are evolutionary biologists. But in any case, Kaku said no such thing ... he said there is not "a gross evolutionary pressure", which is nothing at all like saying "we are no longer undergoing a physical evolution". In fact, in your very source, he said "evolution is still taking place, it takes place every time two people mate. It takes place inside our bodies, in our immune systems, in our body chemistry. Evolution is still taking place."
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Jun 26 2013: Please follow the thread ... I merely repeated John Moonstroller's quotation of Kaku, for which he gave a citation. What I took objection to is John's claim that Kaku, in addition to the quoted statement, had asserted that "we are no longer undergoing a physical evolution" -- Kaku said no such thing ... in fact, he said otherwise. It isn't Kaku I'm disagreeing with, it's John's erroneous argument from authority that put words in Kaku's mouth.
Jun 23 2013: Humans will never stop evolving... we will always evolve to our environment. Whether we will develop unusual capacities to withstand pollution, certain chemicals.. dangerous mutations, etc.. problem is... how long do these "evolutionary" changes take place? at the rate we are poisoning the environment that sustains us.... will we survive? or will we develop deleterious mutations that will enhance the formation of cancers that will jump generations and kill us all. Will time allow us to evolve beyond these difficulties? or are these things just happening too fast for evolution to catch up? I don't think the fish grew limbs overnight... nor did the elephant grew a long trunk in a hundred years... can evolution catch up? or can we change the environment and push it back to what it was 500 years ago.


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The Motorcycle Writer
Every time I talk to someone about riding a motorcycle one of the first things they say is, "Toooo dangerous."I thought this way myself for most of my life. I did ride off-road motorcycles, though. Blasting through the woods at … Continue reading
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I like to think I raised my kids right. Fed them a steady diet of Led Zeppelin, Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, and other classic rock during their formative years. They have branched out, and I wouldn't have it any other … Continue reading
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D-Day: June 6, 1944
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Goals Are Hard
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The Round Norfolk Relay!
Last saturday the 17th of Sept 2011 I competed in an amazing event that travelled 195.34 miles in a circle around Norfolk. There were 57 teams competing, I was running for my club the Bungay Black Dogs. What an experience, I was running stage 10 which is 20.6 miles from Gt Yarmouth to Bungay. I set off at around 6.30 and arrived into Bungay 2h:38:43 seconds later around 9:15. From day, to dusk, to pitch black. I am writing this 2 days after with a strange feeling: did that really happen or was it a dream? When I woke up the next day and tried to walk down the stairs I realised that, yes, it had really happened!
I waited at the start on the seafront with the other runners getting ready for our stage, by this point the race had been going for 12 hours and had travelled 94.54 miles, my fellow black dog runner Bob Paul arrived to much cheering, shouting and excitement, we exchanged the baton, a few words and a hug, and I was off. Running down the seafront, much to the amusement of the amusement arcades, a lone runner in tight shorts with a baton in his hand and a number 7 on his shirt was on his way, Where? they shouted! I had some kendal mint cake in my pocket which I had found in a kiss me quick shop earlier in the day, this would be great fuel for my feet I thought. After all, it got Edmund Hillary to the top of Everest and Josh Naylor round all the peaks, so its got to get me back to Bungay right?
The Round Norfolk Relay is a unique and brilliantly surreal race, especially at night. I had the privilege of leading the whole race and I never saw another runner for the whole 20 miles (the start is staggered), just my cycling support partner and the other black dogs in the van. At a few points when I needed more water collected from the van I was left to run in the pitch black for a few minutes, a moment to reflect and realise your body is running without you really thinking about it. Your mind sharpens in the dark, without anything for your eyes to focus on, or to get distracted with. I had the legendary Bob Jack cycling next to me, he entertained me the whole way with stories of his epic desert ultra race conquests, fish and chip marathon pitstops and bull fighting.
As usual my enthusiasm and excitement at the beginning of the race far outweighed my discipline resulting in a fast first 10miles and a slower second! with a few moments which were a test for my stamina both physically and mentally, at one point around mile 18 I turned to Bob and announced that 'this hill is really long I cant wait for the top', with which he laughed and told me 'we are actually going down hill!!' We ran along the A143 through Fritton, Haddiscoe, Toft Monks, Ellingham and finally across the old railway line at the bottom of my road to The Maltings in Bungay. In the last 500 yards shouts, instructions and cheers leaped out from the side of the road in the dark 'go Leo' they shouted, 'who is that?' I shouted back. I passed over my baton with much joy and relief to Ian Taylor who set off into the night for his 14.6 miles to Scole. Once I had warmed down I then sat with a cup of tea chatting and laughing until my energy had returned a bit. Later on in The Artichoke pub, I found a nice pint of something called 'Black dog Beer' nice end to the evening!
My lasting memories of this race have yet to settle, It will take a while I think as it was such a unique experience, but here are a few; running past the boats in the Yarmouth docks, cars and vans beeping, boys on BMX clapping, a Yarmouth girl shouting 'go on sexy legs', and friends and loved ones cheering me on along the way. A big thanks to you all from me and my 'sexy legs' you really helped us get home!
Leo x
p.s (Our team completed the whole course in 26:43:22 a club PB! 41st place)


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Countdown to Thanksgiving
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Less than a week to go until Thanksgiving Day—a holiday created for foodies! What do you plan to place on your table this year? Check back next week for some of our favorite recipes and ideas to take care of those turkey leftovers. Until then, take advantage of holiday specials offered by some of your favorite local shops.
The bakery at Way Fruit Farm is currently taking orders for Thanksgiving goodies. Choose from a variety of pies like apple brown betty, pumpkin, pecan, and black cherry. They are also offering potato rolls and whole wheat rolls, as well as cranberry walnut bread, raisin bread, sunflower bread, and more. The bakery is open on Saturday from 8am to 5pm and Monday through Wednesday from 8am to 7pm.
Enjoy a chef-prepared Thanksgiving dinner from Harrison's Restaurant. Order a traditional turkey dinner for up to 12 people, a whole roast turkey only, or just the trimmings like mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, and corn. See the full menu, or call 814-237-4422 for more information.
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Vanilla Almond Milk
A while back, one of our old college pals posed an interesting question: What would the '90s version of me think of my modern-day cave-person incarnation? Without hesitation, I blurted out, "She would've hated the current me."
It's the truth. Despite having spent my college years among the tie-dyed masses at Berkeley, '90s-Me would ridicule my new hobbies: home-brewing kombucha, collecting bones in the freezer for broth, and soaking almonds overnight to make dairy-free milk. To top it off, the eye-rolling, Doc Martens-wearing '90s-Me would mock any near-40-year old who still sports pigtails. Seriously: when did I become this person?
Thankfully, the 2014 version of me fully embraces my midlife
crisistransformation. She would tell '90s-Me to go barefoot, stop eating gut-irritating foods, turn off the TV, and make some almond milk already.
Have you ever made your own almond milk? A frosty glass of this homemade stuff totally hits the spot—particularly for those of us who are dairy-abstainers or lactose-intolerant. It's so lumpin' delicious that I don't care if activating my almonds makes me an easy target. Call me an aging hippie—I don't care.
Making your own almond milk is super simple, too. As long as you remember to soak your almonds for 12 to 18 hours, you can blitz a batch of homemade almond milk in about 5 minutes. Plus, squeezing nut bags relieves a lot of stress. (Heh, heh.)
There are tons of recipes for homemade almond milk on the Interwebs, like this one, this one, this one, and this one. I know I'm not reinventing the wheel with this recipe, but I wanted to share my own method for whipping up a satisfyingly creamy, nutty, vanilla-y bottle of almond milk. I don't add any sweeteners to it (mostly 'cause this old lady doesn't need to swig cloyingly sweet drinks like I did in the '90s). Confession: Once upon a time, I chose to drink Zima at college parties. Don't hate.
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'"Oh Frank get over it! I have no clothes on, big deal!"' I'M BAAAACK DARLS!
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(#) VendettaEmma 2010-06-09 05:54:41 PMyay Zaine Faraday sounds so cool lol great chappy chap update soon
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