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Fingal's Cave is a sea cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, in the InnerHebrides of Scotland. It is formed entirely from hexagonally jointed basalt columns.
Cooling on the upper and lower surfaces of the solidified lava resulted in contraction and fracturing, starting in a blocky tetragonal pattern and transitioning to a regular hexagonal fracture pattern with fractures perpendicular to the cooling surfaces.
As cooling continued these cracks gradually extended toward the centre of the flow, forming the long hexagonal columns we see in the wave eroded cross-section today. Similar hexagonal fracture patterns are found in desiccation cracks in mud where contraction is due to loss of water instead of cooling.
Its size and naturally arched roof, and the eerie sounds produced by the echoes of waves, give it the atmosphere of a natural cathedral. The cave's Gaelic name, An Uaimh Bhinn, means "the melodious cave."
If you don't consider this funny then we can't be friends haha kidding but this is so funny and accurate I laughed so hard when I watched it the first time
Don't want to overstate it, but Stephen Colbert's celebrity filled dance video set to Daft Punk's "Get Lucky" is the single, greatest moment in the entirety of human history.
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While living in the Blue Ridge Mountains, especially high up, has many advantages including a beautiful view, an abundance of wild life, clean air, snow, and ice cold clean water. But life in the blue ridge isn't without hardship and danger either. On January 16th of last year, we experienced first hand one of the many dangers and hardships of mountain life.
Around 2:00 on the January 16th, our power went out. Not an uncommon thing, but not frequent either. We had a storm that evening, and the wind had been blowing pretty hard. We assumed a tree was down and had fallen on the power lines somewhere between us and the power company. We went back to sleep.
Around 8:00 in the morning, my neighbor down from us called and said that we had a tree down and it looked like it was blocking the end of their road. Our property is almost 4 acres, and sits between two roads with an elevation difference of probably 200 to 300 feet. We've had trees down and across the roads in our neighborhood before, so certainly wasn't the first time I've had to go cut a tree.
I grabbed our chainsaw, and headed down. I saw the tree at the end of the road in the distance, and realized it was pretty big. I thought to myself, well this will be a good 1-2 hours of work. In hindsight, I wish it had only been 1-2 hours.
As I got closer, I realized it was my tree that had taken down the power line and also realized as I saw the roots of the tree sticking up in the air, that this was a little more than a simple fallen tree. As I pulled up, the scope of what had happened the night before came into vision, and this is what I saw:
That tree in the photo was about 25 foot up on the slope that you see in the background. Best that I could tell, due to the heavy rain, the trees roots gave way and brought the whole slope down with it. The mudslide was about 100 foot wide and about as tall. I climbed over the tree and looked up the slope to see this:
Unfortunately, it's hard to tell from the photo just how big the slide really is, but it was big. Water and mud was pouring down the hill and onto the road. The mud almost looked like hot lava is it slowly flowed down the hillside and out into the road. The mud was running down the road, and accumulating in one of my neighbors driveways. The worst part was the mud just kept coming down the hillside.
I immediately called the power company and made them aware of the problem and what had happened. They came out, cut down some of the trees that were still at risk of hitting the lines, put a new power line back up and got our power restored. They were fast.
We were upset that it had occurred, but at the time didn't really truly understand the extent of what we were facing. I figured I would just call my insurance company, and they would have someone out to fix it within a few weeks. Was I ever wrong…
The aftermath
I placed a call to my insurance agent a few hours later and was told that my home insurance, and in fact nobody's home owners insurance, covers mudslides. Had my house been damaged by the slide, the repairs to the house would be covered, but not the slide itself. I was shocked. I pushed and pushed, but to no avail and finally hung up the phone wondering what I should do.
I called a local that I've become good friends with, who said he would call some friends. He called me back a few hours later, and had three friends that would come up, take a look and put together estimates for me to get it cleaned up and repaired. He also said that another friend would cut down the big locust tree in the road, if he could have the wood. I absolutely agreed to that, and within a few hours the tree was gone, but a large amount of mud and debris still blocked the road.
A few days later my friend called back with three estimates:
- $10,000 – His proposal was to build a rock retaining wall.
- $12,000 – His proposal was to use a combination of a retaining wall and a drainage system.
- No estimate – The third person wouldn't even estimate it, but said he would do it for $50/hour.
We were devastated, as we literally didn't have $10,000 – $12,000 to fix the slide. I decided to place one more call.
One of our other neighbors was having a new home built up the road from us and I had seen and talked with their grading contractor. I called him. He came out, took a good look and called me back a few days later with an estimate of $8500.00. His cost was lower as he already had the equipment nearby on our neighbor's lot, and due to the fact that he could use some excess rock he had from the construction property to build a retaining wall. We had a lower cost, great, but we still didn't have $8500.00 laying around. We had to wait.
I did go ahead and pay the contractor $500 to get the blocked driveway cleared off that the mud was blocking. At least those neighbors could get to their house.
We waited for our tax return, and a possible bonus that I might get in March. While we hated leaving the mess there, we really had no other option. In the meantime, I did call the local county government to see if there was any state or federal level assitance. I also wanted to see if there were any codes or standards we needed to meet when we finally did the repair.
They ended up sending out the local head of Erosion control for the county, along with his assistant, out to see our slide. They took pictures and documented the slide, but told me there was currently not financial assistance that was available, but they did put us on a list. There were a number of mudslides across the county over those past few months, and our county was seeking state level funding to help out. I put my name on the list, but unfortunately never got a call back. I read that the state did approve assistance for some North Carolina counties, but not ours. Looks like we were on our own.
Then, something pretty amazing happened. Some of our friends gave us money to help with the repairs. We were overwhelmed with their generosity and kindness. One of them told us that "When we we grew up, neighbors helped out other neighbors. That's what we want to do." My wife and I were both literally almost in tears due to their kindness. Then, a few days later our Home Owners association contributed money to cover the cost of having the road cleared and repaired, since that part fell under the responsibilities of the home owners association.
Repairing the mudslide
I gave that money to the contractor to begin, having faith that God would provide the remaining money that we would owe. Repairs started in March, once the heavy rains slowed down and the mud stopped flowing as much. Here are a few pictures of the repair process:
Once the initial mud and debris were removed, the contractor uncovered the core issue. There was water running down through the hillside. It appeared to be an underground spring that was flowing far heavier than normal due to the heavy rains we had in late 2012 and early 2013. The water appeared to have pooled up under ground, and finally with enough water sitting in there, it just gave way. The large Locust tree came down with it, further pulling the hillside down.
The spring water wasn't coming out in just one place, but in multiple places throughout the hillside. The contractors plans of installing a drain system wouldn't work. Instead we elected to cut the hill down further, throw some gravel up in there to help with drainage, and install a rock retaining wall to support the hillside, and catch any additional sliding that might occur. Unfortunately, this changed the cost and increased it by an additional $2,000.00.
God has never let us down, and He came through for us in a time of need, as He always has. In addition to the money we were gifted, our tax return combined by a bonus from my work would cover the cost. We would have to skip our normal annual family vacation, but at least we could get the slide repaired and safe.
Mudslide Repairs completed
The slide repairs were completed at the end of April, and while not real pretty, the repairs were complete and the hillside safe and draining the water off properly.
The hillside was seeded with a deep rooting grass, often used to support hillsides. We also left the small tree about half way up, in hopes that it would root and help hold the hillside in place.
We monitored the slide site almost weekly for the past year, and the repairs have held up. Even over the past few months as the rain has started again and water began flowing down the hillside again. The water is running off correctly, no further sliding has been noticed, and the grass is holding the hillside in place. Here are two photos I took just this morning of the repaired slide area.
Wrapping Up
While certainly not an experience we ever want to go through again, we did feel very fortunate that the slide was not near our home, or anyone else's. We read stories in the local paper about homes in Maggie Valley that were literally 100% destroyed due to mudslides and about homes slide half way down their mountains. We were very fortunate we weren't one of them.

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Gaia is a lovely and cosy studio apartment close to Newquay town centre, ideal for two guests, situated on the ground floor overlooking the decked patio and courtyard. This property is furnished to a high standard, perfect for a couple or as part of a combined group booking using the first floor sister studio apartment Vesta, the one bedroom apartment Juno and the two bedroom apartment Aurora. The ideal package for up to 10 guests. Open plan living area. KITCHEN Modern fitted kitchen with granite effect work surfaces, four ring electric hob, wall mounted combination microwave and oven, extractor hood, fridge with freezer compartment, electric kettle, toaster, iron, ironing board, waste bin, knife block. LOUNGE/DINER/ BEDROOM AREA Dining table and chairs, chest of drawers, wall mounted flat screen TV and DVD/CD player, WIFI, two seater settee. Double bed, two chest of drawers, hanging rail, view over looking decked patio and courtyard. BATHROOM WC, wash hand basin, shaver point, heated towel rail, waste bin, large shower cubicle and tray, electric shower. HEATING Electric heaters FACILITIES FREE WIFI SCC GREEN STAR RATING - 2 STAR Self Cater Cornwall has created its own Green Star Ratings per property. We asked our owners to complete an assessment of their green commitments. Further details of our ratings can be seen in the Green Tourist area of our website. If you require more detailed information of this property please contact us. GUESTS COMMENTS A nice self contained place. Clean, tidy and well looked after. There is everything here that a single person or couple needs. It is convenient for the shops and the beach without being noisy. It was a nice touch to have a small supply of tea and coffee. I would definitely consider stopping here again. Mr B.S - Ashington May 2010 Excellent location and facilities, would absolutely recommend. Our whole stay was fantastic and we would just like to say `Thank You` Miss L. G - Wirral Feb 2011 Good size, price and location, near beach, better than expected. Lovely apartment and really nice kitchen space, beautiful bathroom. Would return. Mr MR. K - Northampton June 2011 Lovely apartment - nice and clean and in a great location. Very comfortable and would return. No complaints whatsoever! Miss A. S - Essex June 2011
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There's a lot of Italian places on Hertel Avenue, and I've only tried half of them, but I haven't been too impressed. With one exception – Romeo and Juliet's, at 1292-1294 Hertel Ave. (873-2600).
It was the pizza that brought me here. The thin-crust fans have been singing its praises for years, but I'm not really that sort of guy. (All right, all right, you can fold a slice neatly in half before you devour it. That's a good thing?)
My skepticism started softening as soon as I walked in. It smelled like fresh baked bread. Not that gross, sweaty chemical smell of a Subway shop – the scent of yeast and browning crust that signals something good is about to emerge from the oven.
Whether the camera, its operator, or the lights are to blame, I can testify it wasn't quite this orange in real life
The nose knows. The crust is almost crunchy, and unusually delicious. I know when I eat my pizza crusts that there's fine bread under that cheese and pepperoni.
The sopressatta and prosciutto panini with provolone (or was it fontina?) was mighty fine too. Though to be honest, you put that filling in Wonder Bread and squish it in a panini press and I would still fight you for the second half.


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How Do You Get Rid of a Nanny?
Who Wants to Be Dirt?
Each year at Halloween, I roll out my short list of "The Most Original Homemade Costumes Ever" and try to sell them to my kids. "Dirt. Who wants to be dirt? It's an easy one," I nudge my son. "Come on, you can wear your brown pants."
When Will My 80lb Baby Stop Asking for Food?
Why does my teenage son get hungry whenever he sees me?
Getting Lost at the Wrong Time
Imagine this -- if the GPS had been invented before gunpowder, and credit card companies before the mint, Columbus would have found his way to India and whipped out some plastic to buy the exotic spices Isabella wanted so much. People take a lot of things for granted, like the uncanny order of inventions.
Why My Kids Call Me "Ditcher"
I raised my kids to be independent people -- good for them, good for Mommy. Is that such a bad thing?
Back-to-School Shopping with Hooligans
Book Club Blues
The Evolution of a Refrigerator
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Panthers Post More Top Times At Meyo Invite
Feb. 2, 2013
South Bend, Ind. - Sherice Hewett and Washington Farrington each etched their names into the record books with outstanding marks and the team posted five personal records on the day as the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee men's and women's track & field teams produced more impressive showings among the nation's elite at the Meyo Invitational Saturday inside the Loftus Sports Center.
"I was very pleased with how things went overall this weekend," Milwaukee head coach Pete Corfeld said. "The bottom line is that, for us to compete at a meet of this magnitude and against athletes of this nature and put up these kind of numbers will only help to improve our student-athletes and push the program forward. We had some incredible performances against some very elite talent and that's always encouraging to see."
Hewett had a leap of 40-0 (12.19m) in triple jump in just her second week of action in a Panther uniform to take eighth out of 35 competitors. That mark now stands third in school history. Senior Samia Taylor, the current school-record holder, came in just behind in 11th with a mark of 39-3 ¾ (11.98m).
For the second-straight day, Farrington moved up the ladder in the Panther record books. The Milwaukee native crossed the line in the 200m at 22.15 seconds, good enough for 15th place out of 57 runners. He now also stands sixth in school history.
On the women's side, sophomore Chelsea Maxey also recorded a new PR in the 200m, finishing with an impressive time of 25.30 seconds. That time was 25th out of 73 runners and improves her already seventh-place standing in UWM history.
In the women's 400m, Lauren Grant was just shy of her personal record with a time of 57.63 for 33rd place out of more than 70 runners. Senior Shelby Schaal did post a PR in the event at 58.44 seconds for 47th.
Sophomore Jeff Pigg also posted a personal record on the day in the 800m with a time of 1 minute, 56.40 seconds to take 52nd overall.
In shot put, Moriah Myles had a toss of 42 feet, 3 ½ inches (12.89m) for 17th on the women's side, while sophomore Alex Chollet reached 47-5 ¾ (14.47m) for 22nd in men's action.
In the famous "Meyo Mile," freshman Reed Schmidt finished with a time of 4:20.63 in his first time running the event. On the women's side, junior Sammy Woller just missed a PR with a time of 5:16.36. Bobby Glotfelty finished the 3,000m in 8:53.64, also just missing a personal best.
The Panthers are right back at it next weekend as they head to Allendale, Mich. for the GVSU Big Meet hosted by Grand Valley State Friday and Saturday.


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Urbach, the Wyoming Coaches Association's 3A Wrestling Coach of the Year for 2007-08, is the first to admit that winning back-to-back titles is a daunting task. However, he believes this year's version of the Panthers can attain that lofty goal if they continue to build on the hard work and dedication that is a staple of PHS's wrestling program.
"We want to earn another one," Urbach said. "The goals we have are high, both individually and team-wise.
Some people believe there is added pressure when it comes to repeating as a state champion. The way I look at it, if you're feeling pressure, you're probably feeling it because you haven't paid the price. I want these guys to feel like they deserve to win every time they step on the mat. These guys know what it takes to do well, and they're willing to work hard and pay the price. This is a good group. We've got good senior leadership, and we've got a hard-working team. These guys are fun to be around, and I can tell you they are looking forward to the challenge."
Urbach added that the Panthers must overcome a lack of experience at some of the upper weight classes. He also noted that the Panthers will be without a heavyweight entry this season.
Leading the charge for the Panthers will be a host of returning state champions and seven returning medalists. The returning state champions are seniors Trevor Donarski, Cody Kalberer and Ren Utter and junior Auston Carter.
Donarski finished first in the 130-pound weight class in 2008 and is a three-time medalist. Kalberer was the state champion at 145 last season and is a two-time medalist. As for Utter, he was the first-place finisher at 103.
Also back this season is Carter, who has accomplished a great deal at every level of wrestling he's been a part of during his career. He was the state champion at 140 last season. The year before, Carter took the title at 130.
With two state titles to his credit, Carter is among an elite group of PHS wrestlers. Since 1949, the Panthers have had 11 two-time state champions. Of those, only three went on to earn the distinction of being three-time title winners. According to Urbach, no PHS wrestler has accomplished four individual championships. However, he believes Carter has a chance to pull off that feat.
Urbach's strong senior class also is made up of Cory Eden, Dalton Harris, Tyler Showalter, Jim Schroeder and CJ Simon. Eden is a two-time state medalist and finished third at 135 last season. Showalter is a 2007-08 letter winner.
In addition to Carter, the junior class also boasts a number of talented performers, including Cole Kary, Monte Nickles and Trent Gillett. Kary placed fifth at 152 last season, and Nickles is a returning letter winner. Gillett, who finished fourth at 130 in last season's state tournament, currently is on the disabled list.
The Panthers' sophomore class consists of seven wrestlers, including 2007-08 letter winners Colt Nix, Luke Wozney, Jessee Craig, Jimmy Seckman and Luke Cannon, who currently is on the disabled list. Other sophomores on this year's team are Danny Harris and Trevor Griffith.
The freshman class is composed Zach Thiel, Olie Olson, Marco Borja, Waylon Bays, Randy Andrews, Clay Saldana, Kurt Bullinger and Charles Wittick.
The varsity and junior varsity Panthers will open their season with the annual Powell Invitational at PHS. That two-day event is slated to begin at 1 p.m. Friday. Saturday's start time is slate for 9 a.m. Urbach said more than 20 teams are scheduled to compete in the tournament.
"It's going to be a big tournament," Urbach said. "I know the guys are looking forward to it because they're ready to wrestle someone else other than themselves."


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Scientists at Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania are developing an optical scanner that uses light to see into breast tissue.
The technology picks up changes in blood volume and oxygen...metabolic changes that occur wen a tumor begins to grow.
"So, even before a shape forms, we could potentially, see the growth of this cancer," said Banu Onaral, Ph.D.
The scanner makes a low steady tone as it moves along the breast. The pitch changes if it detects a difference. The device is not intended to replace the mammogram, which is the gold standard test for breast cancer. This is only intended as a pre-screening tool, something women could use on a regular basis at home. But right now, it is still experimental and researchers say it is probably years away from being widely available.
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Life Happens Everyday, Balance is Key
By Omar Edmison
My wife of 18 years asked me awhile back if I was still writing a blog for Tattoo Artist Magazine. I shot her a pile of excuses about time & being busy at work, taking care of the shop & spending time with her & the kids. She looked at me with her amazingly sweet smile as if to say "Sure Omar, I love you I have your back but you're throwing up a smoke screen." She knows me really well, better than any other human being on the planet. Her words that she spoke next were small and to the point. she simply said " you're really good at what you do. you have wisdom to impart." I am not making that part up; she really does speak like that. So here I am sitting in front of a computer trying to figure out what to "impart" on you, gentle reader. I started thinking about what I had said to my beautiful and talented better half. It wasn't a lie I have been busy with an amazing varied rag tag bunch of folks who for what ever reason be it a bump on the head or just a history of poor life choices have asked me to mark them permanently. It is also true that -as any shop owner can attest to- when you own a tattoo shop stuff comes up, there are always fires to be put out, business needs handling. It is most decidedly true that I love spending time with her and our 3 awesome kids. I don't know about y'all but the last time I checked there are only 24 hours in a day only 7 of those days in a week etc., etc. you know the math. You are,I am sure, by this point getting my point that there are a lot of things that come up in my day to day life that are at times pleasurable at times nerve wracking & everything in between. Much like some of you out there, I get to try to figure out how to balance business & family, which is what struck me as something to write about…
Life, Happens everyday. It comes at us pretty fast you have to keep your eyes open and your head up if you are going to get through it in one piece. How to balance work & family…
Melissa Fusco: Breaking The Artist Bubble
*New* Photos Added To The Gallery
Tattoos and Painting by Joe Larralde
Portland, OR
*New* Pictures Added To The TAM Gallery
Tattoos by Ross Carlson
Jeff Gogué: Waves (VIDEO)
Jeff can be found at: http://www.gogueart.com/
Joe Larralde: Polynesian Tattooing in the Pacific Northwest
By Joe Larralde
Polynesian tattooing is alive and well here in the Pacific Northwest. Washington and Oregon have long been a hub for Hawaiian and other people of Pacific-island descent. Portland in particular has a large and ever growing population, and fortunately for me they are seeking out their roots when choosing their tattoos…
Portland Tattoo Expo, On the Road in Oregon
By Nicki Kasper
I was looking forward to the Portland Tattoo Expo knowing that I had several friends working it and fun and debauchery would ensue. The fact that Portland is just a short drive from where I live was an awesome added bonus…
Cory Norris Tattoo Artist Magazine Article Preview Issue #26
Interview by Jeff Gogué
Cory Norris: The approach that I take in life is going to be the same approach that I take for every tattoo, for the work that I do. I go at it with an open mind, I listen, I am observant. Obviously with a tattoo, you're working on somebody else so they're going to have their own agenda on what they're wanting in the tattoo. You have to be respectful of that, but hopefully they'll give you some leeway to open up and express yourself through it, to a certain degree… (more…)
Oregon Inkshow, On the Road in Eugene
My weekend started with Damon Conklin's solo gallery show down in Grants Pass at Gogué Art on Friday night. I had to miss the first day of the Eugene convention, but I was committed to the gallery show, and had been working on support products for it for months… (more…)
Jeff Gogue: Calvaria Book Preview (VIDEO)
Calvaria is the Latin word for skull. This book is a collection of skulls painted and tattooed by Jeff Gogué from 2006-2010. It is printed with the highest quality paper and ink available, and bound by hand. The cover is made of the finest Italian leatherette, and debossed with a custom die designed by Jeff… [Additional video and pictures on expanded page] (more…)
Artist Profile: Jeff Gogué (VIDEO)
Jeff Gogué started his career as a tattooer in 1999 after working in construction for eight years. He is self-taught, and never had an apprenticeship, although he credits Cory Norris and Kevin Cox for mentoring him along the way. [Video and pictures on expanded page] (more…)
Dan Gilsdorf Tattoo Artist Magazine Article Preview for Issue #25
Dan Gilsdorf: To me, it's apples and oranges. Tattooing is very much tied up in the idea of technical skill, so whether I want to do a tattoo that has kind of a raw look to it, I need that raw look to be intentional. I need it to be something that I am able to achieve because I have a certain dexterity that I've built up over the years. I need to have control over the medium so that I can make it look the way that I want it to. But that's a technical skill. (more…)


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The Bucks bought low on Damien Inglis
Category: Draft Talk
If Johnny O'Bryant was a relative mystery to Milwaukee Bucks fans on draft night as a three-year college player from one of the nation's most prominent college conferences, then the selection of Damien Inglis may as well have been the Bucks making up a name and running with it. To those not in the know, he wasn't even a foreign player who had become a trendy draft and stash guy. He was a total unknown. And that was disappointing.
I was once like you, if you're one of the Bucks fans that could have been described by that last paragraph. Here's a true story: When I saw Adrian Wojnarowski tweet out Milwaukee's upcoming selection of Inglis, I told my friends the Bucks were going with an Australian guy. I hadn't done any research on Inglis and got him confused with 26-year-old Australian forward Joe Ingles. I DON'T PREPARE VERY WELL FOR THE NBA DRAFT.
There are too many players that could be selected in the second round and it's too hard to learn about each of them. I will not apologize for my ignorance. But I will feel shame for it. I can wear that. I'll own it.
I'm willing to come forward with that embarrassing story because most of my Friday night after the draft saw me immersed in INGLIS research.
He shares height and length measurements with notable longmen Kawhi Leonard and Rudy Gay, with all three of them in the measuring pre-draft around the height of 6-foot-8 with wingspans of 7-foot-3 (!). That's encouraging. Except Inglis is also built like a rock monster who's been eating nothing but chicken jerkey and almond butter for the past 10 years. While Leonard and Gay had what were seen as NBA-ready bodies around 225 pounds, Inglis is already 240 pounds and he looks like he might be capable of scaring the fat right off of his body.
Seriously, look at this guy. The width of his chest is practically the length of my body.
As you'd expect of X-Men's Colossus transformed into a basketball player, he's traditionally been a strong rebounder, if Draft Express is to be believed, and it typically is.
Inglis ranked as the second best rebounding small forward in the entire French league despite his youth, hauling down 9.5 boards per-40, something he's done in every setting he's played, which makes it likely to translate to the NBA level as well in some capacity.
Aside from that DX also raves about his passing skills and general feel for the game. Overall, the write-up has a very Giannis Antetokounmpo feel to it, though without the raves for explosive athleticism. It sounds like Inglis is a solid athlete, but not with the speed and leaping ability of Giannis. But not many guys can be the athlete Giannis is, and where Inglis lacks there, he seems to more than make up for in NBA type strength.
Milwaukee's most recent strong rebounding, sound passing small forward was Mike Dunleavy, though Inglis seems to project as a much different type of offensive player. Dunleavy was prominently involved in offensive sets, often coming off screens and pin downs for catch and shoot jumpers. Inglis seems more of a secondary offensive option. He shot nearly 40% on threes last season, but Draft Express indicates his mechanics are still inconsistent, slow and in need of some work.
His release is fairly slow, and his touch leaves something to be desired, which is an issue in today's NBA which revolves so heavily around perimeter spacing. Inglis' ability to become a legitimate threat with his feet set from NBA range is likely the biggest key to him becoming a valuable contributor.
So he's not a finished product. No 19-year-old to ever enter the NBA has been. What's intriguing to the Bucks is his room for growth and sound base of overall skills. The opportunity to get a guy like that in the second round was apparently too much for John Hammond to pass on.
"He's got an overall good skill set – good ballhandler, good passer," Hammond said on draft night. "And he's going to continue to work on his shooting. His shot isn't bad now, but he's going to continue to work on that. Another good young piece and hopefully another guy who can play multiple positions."
The Bucks are quickly becoming a very 21st century team, full of guys who are eager to move the ball and can play multiple positions on both offense and defense. Inglis fits well from that angle. And he truly seems like a true "tweener" though I mean that in the best way. His ability to read the court and react as a passer sounds like it gets him into some turnover problems at times, but that's true of most young players who are looking to make plays. That's a trait common among perimeter players. But his size is that of a modern day power forward. If he really can guard perimeter players and be that muscular and have an upper level understanding of how to move the ball on offense, that's a helluva combination.
Furthermore, Hammond thinks another year would have done wonders for Inglis's draft stock.
#Bucks GM John Hammond feels Damien Inglis would have been a top 15 pick in next year's draft had he not come out this year.
— Andrew Gruman (@AndrewGruman) June 27, 2014
So maybe ease up on the disappointment for now. And temper your most immediate expectations, because a foot injury will keep him out of summer league, according to Charles Gardner. Obviously, when the Bucks were fairly inactive after the second pick on draft night I felt it as much as anyone. But the players they did end up with are not without hope. Drafts cannot be graded in a day or even a year. Sometimes a guy full of potential ends up the way of Marcus Haislip. Other times, Michael Redd. We won't know for a few years where the likes of Inglis and O'Bryant will fall.
But at the very least, with Inglis, the Bucks made a sound process pick. They grabbed a guy whose stock was on the rise and will have his rights at a rate probably below their worth. In the NBA, that's the best a team can do.
About the Author (Author Profile)Jeremy Schmidt writes the Milwaukee Bucks blog Bucksketball. He founded it in January of 2009 because he hated his job. It's like basketball, but with Bucks instead of basket. I know ... I'm sorry. He might come off as a bit negative, but I'm really not so bad. He just wants the Bucks to succeed, so he points out areas where they are coming up short. Someone has got to do it and he's ornery and opinionated enough to take on that task. He isn't sure if this should be in third person or not. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com if you must use e-mail.
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If ifs and buts were candy and nuts it'd be the NBA Draft all year long.
I've been saying it for years, the only way the Bucks become contenders is through foreign, Midwest, or small town talent. Lets hope he develops and assists the Bucks in doing their best San Antonio impersonation.
YES ! i think he can become a BEAST if he plays to his full potentional, from everything ive read on him i am very impressed at his skill level at his young age. it's 2 thumbs up for me.
I love this pick. Already a terrific defender, with a spectacular body for 19 years of age–and his offensive game will grow steadily over the next 3 years.
Great pick.
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Please pardon me, sincerely, for reinserting myself back into the discussion, to anyone who might have disliked my posts in prior months.
It's just that the Bucks are so exciting coming out of the draft (combined with some encouraging young guys from the team of last season), and are so intriguing with the Jason Kidd situation, that I couldn't resist comment. Plus, having just been released from the asylum, this is a fairly healthy way for me to spend my time and reintegrate into society. So please be gentle.
Anyway, I like this kind of pick in the second round (especially with more than one selection therein). It's fun to get a little funky at that point in the draft, to take a big risk for a big reward, especially as the risk really isn't that big in the sense of second rounders making it in the NBA.
As Jeremy indicates, just looking at this guy is promising for his future with the Bucks. Reading that DX raves about his rebounding, passing skills and general feel for the game, and also Panda's comment that he's a terrific defender, are hopeful indications. It's exciting to have a mystery man like Damien in the mix for the Bucks, especially after we drafted a well-known player of elite status in Jabari Parker who is considered to be ready right now to excel in the NBA.
Count me as a fan of this pick…. And I have got to think that the Bucks will be bringing an undrafted shooting guard or two to the summer league, and will be wheeling and dealing some veterans such as Ersan, Mayo, and perhaps Delfino at some point this offseason…


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UPDATE: Thanks for everyone who has viewed and rated this, it appears that this is a bit of a love or hate thing, many of you critisise our overstepping the boundries of fluff and some our humour, and some of our voice acting, these seem to be our biggest problems. (btw I know Wraith Lords have spirit stones not pilots :P) In any case, this being our first collab has tought us a heck of a lot, and we are starting on a new collab, a Warhammer: Fantasy collab, the collab page isn't up yet, but will be in due course.
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It's with extreme satisfaction that I release this behemoth unto the world...well Newgrounds that is, a very small portion of the world...wow...what an anti-climax..
To all who watch this, please, sit down and enjoy, although the collab isn't overly long, it's not tiny either and I hope that what we've done tickles your sense of humour and/or at least makes you smile. Peace out.
It took almost a year to finish... but atlast its here! I hope we've created something that will make 40k fans and those those just looking for an internet laugh alike smile.
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Rated 5 / 5 stars May 1, 2010
Rated 5 / 5 stars April 18, 2010
HAhahahahaha, this really made me laugh, especially the last song with Chaos xD "I kissed a spawn and liked it" xDD, awesome humour, don't let those people with no sense of humour take you down, its really good =D
10/10, BEST WH40K Movie/ Cartoon / Video I've ever seen, the only problem is that necrons looked like some bunch of skulls, and they're my favourite, along with Chaos Marines
Rated 0 / 5 stars April 16, 2010
I have never seen anything that was so horrible it ever made me actually want to stop playing the game, until this video...
Rated 5 / 5 stars April 2, 2010
Its very funny, we need more of them.
Oh, and its true, the Tau are really saying, greater good or warprisoner. But they are also trying to attract the human in a friendly way.
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars March 24, 2010
i loved the spawn one i couldnt stop laughing u should make more like that one


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FRIDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- An international consortium
of researchers has linked a regional abnormality found in a
specific chromosome to a significantly increased risk for both
autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and schizophrenia.
Although previous work has indicated that genetic mutations play
an important role in the risk of both disorders, this latest
finding is the first to hone in on this specific abnormality, which
takes the form of a wholesale absence of a certain sequence of
genetic material.
Individuals missing the chromosome 17 sequence are about 14
times more likely to develop autism and schizophrenia, the research
team estimated.
"We have uncovered a [genetic] variation that confers a very high risk for ASD, schizophrenia and neurodevelopmental disorders," study author Dr. Daniel Moreno-De-Luca, a postdoctoral fellow in the department of human genetics at Emory University in Atlanta, said in a university news release.
Moreno-De-Luca further explained the significance of the finding
by noting that this particular region, comprised of 15 genes, "is
among the 10 most frequent pathogenic recurrent genomic deletions
identified in children with unexplained neurodevelopment
impairments. We believe it also may increase risk for other
psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder."
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diagnosed with autism, developmental delay, intellectual disability
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none were found to be missing the genetic material, the
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mutation in one of the 15 missing genes in the newly identified
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This is a generalised care sheet for Bearded Dragons, a genus titled (Pogona). For more in this femily see Category:Agamidae, or for a more detailed species care sheet see Category:Pogona.
|Pet Reptile (Pogona) Care Information
|Regions Found:
|Natural habitat:
|8-10 years
|Years to Maturity:
|1-2 years
|Adult Size:
|50 cm (20 inches)
|Calm and trusting
|Housing, Feeding and Climate of Pogona
|Housing Size:
|80+ gallons
|Reptile Foods:
|Crickets, cockroaches, mealworms, pink mice and plant food.
|See article
|Reptile Lighting:
|Are there any special reptile lighting requirements?
|Special Requirements:
|Breeding Pogona
|Breeding Difficulty:
Clutch Size:
|20-30 eggs
|Gestation Period:
|5 weeks
|Incubation Temperature:
|Incubation Humidity:
|Incubation Period:
|65-75 days
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- 1 Introduction to Bearded Dragons
- 2 Choosing a Bearded Dragon
- 3 Bearded Dragon Temperament
- 4 Ideal Habitat for Bearded Dragons
- 5 Water
- 6 Feeding Bearded Dragons
- 7 Handling Bearded Dragons
- 8 Sexing Bearded Dragons
- 9 Breeding Bearded Dragons
- 10 Bearded Dragon Colour Morphs
- 11 See Also
- 12 Bearded Dragon Societies
Introduction to Bearded Dragons[edit]
Bearded dragons live in the arid, rocky, semi-desert regions and arid open woodlands of Australia. They are adept climbers, spending time on branches and in bushes, even found on fence posts when living near human habitation. They also bask on rocks and exposed branches in the mornings and afternoons.
These diurnal lizards are omnivores, voracious eaters of invertebrates and small vertebrates alike. They also forage for soft plant matter, including greens, fruits, and flowers. Like most desert dwellers, beardeds spend the hottest part of the day in underground burrows and are well adapted to the cool desert nights.
The bearded's blunt arrow-shaped head is typical of the agamids. The scales along the skin of the throat and the side of the head have specialized into spiny points. The scales along the sides of their bodies also carry these pointy extensions. When threatened, the dragons flatten out their bodies, making themselves look wider. The "beard" in the dragon's name comes from its flared-out throat, done to scare off potential predators. This threatening vision is enhanced by a gaping mouth. Such behavior is rarely seen in captivity, however, as these lizards adapt so well to their human caretakers. The most one usually sees is a flattening of the body and a small flare to the black "beard."
Dragons are social animals, which is one of the reasons they are engaging and interested in their surroundings in captivity. They frequently become very secure in their environment and soon stop displaying their beard. The young especially perform a distinctive "wave" as a way of communicating non-aggression. Beardeds also use their tongue to get a feel for their environment.
Bearded dragons live for between 8-10 years in captivity with experienced keepers claiming to have specimens live to over 15 years of age. However, a lot of Bearded Dragons found in captivity will have been the progeny of inbreeding at some stage in their lineage. Many keepers complain of otherwise healthy individuals suddenly dying prematurely at ages no more than 5 years old. The explanation for this is widely acknowledged to be the inherent health risks associated with inbreeding.
Bearded Dragons are found in a variety of colour morphs, whose variations are largely dependant on locality, temperature, and in the case of the central and eastern Bearded Dragons, selective breeding. For an informative article detailing each variation in depth please visit the Bearded Dragon Morphs page here.
Choosing a Bearded Dragon[edit]
If you think you would like to own a pet Bearded Dragon you should study this page thoroughly as well as research information from other external sources. It is important that you are well educated on the responsibilities involved in caring for a Bearded Dragon before you make a decision.
When buying a Bearded Dragon you should go to a specialist reptile pet shop and ask to speak to an expert on the subject for valuable one-on-one information and tips. If you are under the impression that they lack proper knowledge on the subject then you should go somewhere else. If they lack the knowledge themselves then it is possible that the animal has already been subjected to sub-standard care and could suffer from mal-nutrition or environmentally-related illnesses. A pet shop that can provide expert information on this matter is also more likely to stock all the equipment you require to properly care for your Bearded Dragon.
When making your choice, it is important that you have sufficient information to enable you to recognise a healthy animal. The following points will help you do some basic visual checks in the pet shop:
- The eyes should be clear of any mucus-like substances and should be open fully and track any movement.
- Look for a well fed Dragon. The belly should be well rounded and the outline of the spine and the hip bones should not be visible.
- If any body parts are missing, such as tails or toes, these will not grow back.
- The faeces should be solid.
- Ask about what diet the Dragon is being given. It should not appear fussy about what it eats.
- The Dragon should show a willingness to bask.
- The skin should appear tight to the body.
- There must be no signs of swellings or contusions on the skin.
- The mouth should show no signs of swellings or crusty build ups. The mouth and gums should be clean and pink in colour.
- The animal should show a wide stance at the front legs with its upper body raised off the ground, especially when active.
- The Dragon should show an alert and inquisitive attitude.
Bearded Dragon Temperament[edit]
Bearded Dragons are lizards that are of moderate size, that have a good temperament and are relatively easy to tame. They are particularly sociable reptiles which interact with one another using a range of body gestures including body tilts, different tail and head postures, head bobs, arm circling, together with other more subtle movements. They will also interact with humans that they have become accustomed to. The signature body language of the Bearded Dragon is the flaring of it's throat or 'beard', used to deter perceived threats and as a display to mature females. When the throat is flared it will also turn black as a further deterrent. In addition to displaying the black beard, they also flatten their body to make themselves look wider, and then they enhance the effect by gaping their mouths.
Much of the body language described above will not be seen in pet specimens, simply for the fact that the Dragon is unlikely to become sufficiently threatened whilst in captivity.
Ideal Habitat for Bearded Dragons[edit]
Despite their relatively modest size (adults 50 cm [20 inches]), bearded dragons are still considered by many to be a "giant" lizard and do require generous space. As adult beardeds will cheerfully eat animals smaller than themselves, hatchlings should not be housed with juveniles or adults. Males tend to be territorial, making even 50-gallon tanks too small for them. Overcrowding, too, can lead to aggression and stress, compounded when the subordinate animal has no place to run off to hide. Such conditions also cause injuries, including lost toes and tails, and loss of appetite is not uncommon.
An enclosure should be large enough to provide a wide temperature gradient both horizontally and vertically. Beardeds can be surprisingly quick (trotting with their bodies raised well off the ground), making top-opening enclosures a must. A top to the enclosure is required; this will keep the dragon from taking off on its own and will keep the crickets inside the tank. Tanks must be well-ventilated, yet able to retain heat. Tanks with parts of their top or sides made of screen often work well. Make sure the tank top is large enough and sturdy enough to hold a full-spectrum/UV light and a fixture for supplemental heating.
There is some debate about the best substrate. In their native environment, beardeds live in sandy desert areas. Decomposed granite or large grained sand (available as playground sand in hardware stores, as well as in pet stores and nurseries) is often used, though there have been reports of intestinal impaction. Other substrates include gravel and aquarium rock (which are more difficult to clean and disinfect), outdoor carpeting (trim loose threads), butcher paper, unprinted newsprint, paper towels and terry towels all making suitable substrates, though there is no question that the proper sand layered thickly on the bottom of the tank, with branches for climbing and basking, and rocky, ceramic, or wooden caves, and perhaps even some nonprickly succulents, make for an attractive, and relatively easy-to-maintain, vivarium. Do not use corn or walnut cob, alfalfa pellets, kitty litter, or wood shavings.
Beardeds have a very active metabolic rate, so plan on frequent cleaning. As their fecal pellets are dry and compact, if sand is used a kitty litter scooper may be used on a regular basis, with the tank undergoing a thorough cleaning and disinfecting several times a year. Regular replacement of the substrate assures the habitat remains as healthy as possible for the dragon.
Beardeds need both basking and hiding areas. Ideally, the tank should be big enough to have a hiding place at both ends of the temperature gradient, plus a basking area closer to the heat source. Provide, at least, a hiding area on the cooler side, with branches and logs for climbing and basking on the warm side.
Heat Conditions[edit]
Although bearded dragons are primarily desert dwellers, they do spend the hottest part of the days in relatively cool areas; as with all desert animals, too much heat can be just as dangerous as too little.
The temperature gradient during the day should range from 24°C (76°C) on the cool side to 30°C (86°F) on the warm side, with a basking area ranging from 32-37.7°C (90-100°F). Night time temperatures can drop no lower than the low to mid 70s (21°C) on the cool side.
An undertank heating pad under the warm side of the tank will gently heat the substrate. A basking light or heating element should be positioned above so that there is a vertical gradient, with the warmest end at the top.
To give yourself as much flexibility as possible to cope easily with changing ambient room temperatures throughout the seasons, consider hooking your heating element or basking light to a thermostat. There are several models available, ranging from those that are hardwired into the tank to plug-in ones with simple dials. An even easier method is to plug the heating element or basking light fixture into a table lamp dimmer switch. Check around for a model that gives you many setting options; some have only three (off-dim-bright) which may be too limiting for your needs.
If using a ceramic heating element, you should use a porcelain light socket as the socket part of the fixture can get very hot; the last thing you want is meltdown or fire. If using high-wattage light bulbs, make sure that the light fixture you are using is rated for the wattage of the bulb; some fixtures can safely handle bulbs up to 150 watts, which could be a problem if your bulb is over 200 watts.
Use at least three thermometers to check your temperatures: one on the cool side, one on the warm side, and one in the basking area. Place them where the animal spends its time, not just where it is convenient for you.
Lighting conditions[edit]
Beardeds need daily access to a UVB source, either being regularly exposed to direct sunlight, or to UVB-producing fluorescent tube such as Duro-Test's Vita-Lite or Vita-Lite Plus, Zoo Med's Iguana or Reptisun lights (5.0+) or similar UVB-producing fluorescent tube. Incandescent lights, while suitable for use as heat sources, do not provide the full spectrum required by reptiles, including no UVA and never any UVB. Plant lights and many aquarium lights are wide-spectrum rather than full-spectrum lights, and so should not be used other than as supplemental lighting or heating in addition to the full-spectrum lighting. The term "full spectrum" is incorrectly used by incandescent light manufacturers whose lights are suitable only for producing heat and light; they do not produce the UVB required for calcium metabolism. For additional information on the different heat and light sources available, please read the Lighting and Heating article.
A UVB-producing tube that also produces white light may also be paired with a fluorescent BL black light (not a screw-in Halloween or so-called poster light) to provide additional UVB, the wavelength that essential in the metabolism of vitamin D3. Some herpetoculturists feel that it is beneficial to provide additional UVB to desert lizards.
Make daily lighting easy for you. By plugging the light fixture into an appliance timer, such as those made for table lamps, you can set the light to go on and off automatically. When you use a timer, your lizard won't be left in the dark all day or in the light all night if you work late or have to go out of town for a day.
Never use a white light of any sort at night, for lighting or for heat. This will stress your animal, eventually affecting its ability to thrive through the resultant lack of sleep, loss of appetite, and other stress-related symptoms. If you need to provide supplemental heat at night in addition to the undertank heating, use a ceramic heating element or a nocturnal reptile bulb; the former produces no light, while the latter produces a dim bluish-purple light.
Always provide fresh water for your dragon. It should be in a bowl or dish shallow enough for your lizard to see easily into and drink out of; deeper bowls can be half-sunk into the substrate. Due to the corrosive action of hot water on copper pipes in hard-water systems, use only cool or cold water if using tap water for drinking water.
Your bearded will enjoy a shower now and then: a light misting with water will also help keep the skin humidified to make it easier to shed. The tank, however, should never be damp.
Feeding Bearded Dragons[edit]
You must only feed very small prey to baby bearded dragons. While the rule-of-thumb for feeding lizards says that it is generally safe to feed prey that is 2/3 the size of the lizard's head, with beardies it is a rule of thumb to feed them pray that is at most the same size as the width between their eyes. When fed prey that is too large for them, serious physical problems often result: partial paralysis, seizures, ataxia (loss of motor control), inability to self-feed, gut impaction, even death. Start with feeding pinhead crickets and tiny, freshly molted worms, moving only slowly and gradually to larger sizes. Despite the fact that most stores sell animals that need them, most don't sell pinheads, so you will have to order them directly from a cricket breeder; you can order mealworms from them at the same time.
The bearded dragons are omnivores, with plant foods comprising about 20 percent of their diet. Since these lizards consume a wide variety of invertebrates and small vertebrates in the wild, a variety of protein sources must be offered in captivity. Prey items such as appropriately sized cultured crickets, cockroaches, mealworms, king worms, and wax worms can be fed. Make sure the invertebrates are freshly molted to reduce the amount of tough, indigestible exoskeleton the dragon will ingest; exoskeletons can cause intestinal impaction so the least amount ingested the better.
Feed your invertebrate prey before feeding your dragon. Prey bought from pet stores are generally in dire need of a good meal, having subsisted on cardboard or bran for several days at least. Sprinkle or dust prey with a calcium supplement just before feeding them to your lizard 3-5 times a week (more for baby and pregnant dragons), and use a multivitamin supplement 2-3 times a week (more for babies and pregnant females). Prepare an enclosure for your crickets, furnishing it with pieces of egg crate or cardboard cores from paper towels and toilet paper. Pieces of fruits and vegetables, as well as food such as high-protein baby cereal mixed with reptile vitamins, tropical fish flakes, and rodent chow, all make suitable foods. Since smaller crickets are more nutritious than larger crickets (proportionately less exoskeleton) it is better to feed out more of the smaller ones than fewer of the big ones.
Plant matter includes a variety of shredded or torn vegetables and fruits such as green beans, orange-fleshed squash, carrots, escarole, parsley, mustard, dandelion and collard greens, raspberries, mango, and cantaloupe.
Handling Bearded Dragons[edit]
Gently scoop up your dragon with your hand under its belly. Dragons tend to be very trusting and will not necessarily hold on as will other lizards, so always take care to support your dragon. They do not like being firmly held; let them rest in your palm with your fingers gently curled over the back. Dragons are inquisitive animals, so create a controlled space in which it may do some exploring.
Sexing Bearded Dragons[edit]
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Breeding Bearded Dragons[edit]
Bearded dragons reach reproductive age at one to two years of age. During breeding season, the beards of mature males turn black. Males can also be differentiated from females by the presence of pre-anal and femoral pores (which are almost impossible to see on very young dragons, making them difficult to sex).
Older females may lay up to sixteen eggs in the early summer, in shallow "nests" dug in the sandy soil. Juveniles, which may weigh as little as 2.1 grams at hatching, are often banded and may have an orange stripe near their eyes; as they mature, the pattern becomes less distinct.
Gestation period is 5 weeks. A couple of weeks before the dragon is due to lay their eggs a cat litter type tray of bird sand and peat with a piece of bark covering the top should be placed in with the bearded. The bearded dragon will lay about 20-30 eggs. The eggs should be incubated at 27.5-29°C (82-84°F) for a period of 65-75 days. Approximately 24 hours before the eggs are due to hatch they will begin to collapse. Newly hatched dragons should be left in the incubator for a period of 24 hours to allow the yolk sac to be absorbed. Young bearded dragons will usually start to feed within 72 hours of hatching. Babies should be fed very small crickets and very small/hatchling locusts.
Bearded Dragon Colour Morphs[edit]
For more information on the many different varieties of Bearded Dragon available please visit the Bearded Dragon Morphs page.
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RECIPE #4121 - LEMON CHEESE PARTY BITES & STRAWBERRY SORBET - Monday, March 24, 2008
8 ounces cream cheese
2 (8 oZ cans) refrigerator flaky buttermilk biscuits
3/4 c sifted confectioners sugar
1-1/2 T fresh lemon juice
Cut the cream cheese into 48 cubes. Separate each biscuit into 3 layers on a work surface. Place 1 cream cheese cube on each biscuit layer and wrap the biscuits to enclose the cream cheese; pinch the edges to seal. Roll in sugar and place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
Blend the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Drizzle over the baked party bites.
2/3 c sugar
2/3 c water
2 pints fresh strawberries
1/4 c lemon juice
Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes. Cool to room temperature and chill, covered, in the refrigerator.
Process the strawberries in a food processor fitted with the metal blade until pureed; measure 3 cups. Stir in the sugar syrup and lemon juice. Spoon into an ice cream freezer container and freeze according to the manufacturer's directions.
Serves 6
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In open systems of artificial agents, the meaning of communication in part emerges from ongoing interaction processes. In this paper, we present the empirical semantics approach to inductive derivation of communication semantics that can be used to derive this emergent semantics of communication from observations. The approach comes in two complementary variants: One uses social systems theory, focusing on system expectation structures and global utility maximisation, and the other is based on symbolic interactionism, focusing on the viewpoint and utility maximisation of the individual agent. Both these frameworks make use of the insight that the most general meaning of agent utterances lies in their expectable consequences in terms of observable events, and thus they strongly demarcate themselves from traditional approaches to the semantics and pragmatics of agent communication languages.BibTex
Keywords: Agent Communication, Open Multiagent Systems, Social Systems Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, Pragmatism, Computational Pragmatics
@article{nickles07JASSS, author={Matthias Nickles and Michael Rovatsos and Marco Schmitt and Wilfried Brauer and Felix Fischer and Thomas Malsch and Kai Paetow and Gerhard Weiss}, title={The Empirical Semantics Approach to Communication Structure Learning and Usage: Individualistic Vs. Systemic Views}, journal={Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation}, year={2007}, volume={10}, number={1}, url={http://groups.lis.illinois.edu/amag/langev/paper/nickles07JASSS.html}, keywords={Agent Communication, Open Multiagent Systems, Social Systems Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, Pragmatism, Computational Pragmatics} }