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Posted on 05/15/2006 5:29:05 AM PDT by Mr. Silverback
When a U.S. district court ruled last December that the Dover, Pennsylvania, school district could not require the teaching of intelligent design in public schools, opponents of intelligent design thought the issue had been settlednot just in Pennsylvania, but also across the entire country. Well, their celebrations may have been premature, unless school policies are somehow exempted from the requirements of democracy.
Virginia Commonwealth University recently released the results of its Life Sciences Survey, which measures public attitudes toward scientific issues. Among the issues asked about was the origin of biological life.
By nearly a 5-1 margin, people believe that God, either directly or by guiding the process, was responsible for the origin of biological life. Only 15 percent agreed with teaching a strictly materialistic explanation.
Most Americans, you see, favor a pluralistic approach to teaching about origin of life in public schools. In this pluralistic approach, sometimes called teaching the controversy, students would be exposed to various explanations.
These polling results cause weeping and gnashing of teeth among doctrinaire Darwinists, who see it as evidence of irrationality or superstition among ordinary Americans. Some even suggest that Americas leadership in science and technology is threatened by these unscientific attitudes.
Nonsense! Whats on display is not irrationality or disdain for science: Its simply a reflection of the innate human understanding of Godwhat theologians call the imago Dei. Years of propaganda by scientists and teachers cant erase it, and its also a recognition of the limits of science.
Father Richard Neuhaus captured this in the March issue of First Things. The controversy, he wrote, is composed of a complex mixture of science, religion, culture, and politics. This complex mixture, which involves every aspect of human life, cannot be settled by a single judges opinion or by the Darwinists propaganda. People simply know better, and they want to have a say in how their children are educated.
This is true not only of intelligent design. The same dynamic is at work in the embryonic stem-cell research debate. The scientific establishment insists that it must operate without interference from those it deems irrational, like Christians it considers enemies of progress.
Yet 56 percent in the same survey agreed that scientific research doesnt pay enough attention to the moral values of society. Fifty-two percent agreed that this research creates as many problems as solutions. For a group aspiring to god-like status, like scientists, this is bad news.
But it cannot be otherwise. Science does not operate independently of the larger culture. Scientists are not exempt from, as Neuhaus puts it, paying their respects to democracy. Thinking otherwise is not science: It is scientism, the ideology that regards science as the only way to the truth. And if this survey is any indication, Americans dont buy it.
Thats why debates over science and culture will continue. They will continue until the scientific establishmentand the courtsacknowledge the limits of what science can and cannot tell us, and when it begins to give a say to the people on how they want their children educated.
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Geez, tell me about it. They post about 20 threads a week to tell people the issue has been settled. Doesn't seem to be, though, judging by the frequency and hysteria level of said threads. Expect the "you need to take a science course" responses.
Mathematics is "hard" because it takes discipline. It's not a subject where you can "baffle 'em with BS". I always did bad in math until I got to college and realized I actually had to study and work example problems. Once I got the basics down, I started getting A's and made it all the way through Calc 3. If someone told me when I was in high school that I could take (let alone understand) higher math I would have thought they were nuts.
I am glad to read that you're beyond your need for 'science courses', though I believe it a way of life. Instead I'll suggest engaging in the Science Wars and reading the genre of literature epitomized by Paul R. Gross and Norman Levitt's works, including Higher Superstition: The Academic Left's Quarrels with Science (JHU, Baltimore, 1998, ISBN 0-8018-5707-4) and The Flight From Science and Reason (NYAS, NY, 1997, ISBN 0-8018-5676-0). The bibliographies will suggest titles to appeal to your particular bent. Also Alan Sokal's seminal essay and foreign literature. Maybe The Bell Curve too? Tagline
It's like hitting a curve ball. I used to teach high school algebra and used this as an analogy. I compared doing your homework to taking your daily batting practice if you played baseball.
Same here for math. I never took Trig because I had such rotten math teachers for Algebra and Geometry. It was a college prof that finally explained it in a way that made sense. I also passed 3 semsters of Calc. Never would have dreamed it in a million years.
That's the problem. Most Americans are so scientifically illiterate that what they think is scientific controversy is really scientific ignorance against current scientific understanding. To teach the controversies in evolution, or in any branch of science (because they all have controversies in their repsective frontiers) would require a graduate-level background in the respective subject. With respect to evolution, ther are no rational explanations that fit all of the observed facts.
Science is not a democracy. You can't vote or mandate by law a scientific result. Science is morally neutral. To inject morality into science means taking science and turning it into something that it isn't. Science deals with the material universe and is hence, materialistic. Science is not equipped to deal with questions of morality. On that basis, these anti-evolution attacks really are undermining the future scientific capabilities of the United States. We are already graduating more foreigners than Americans with advanced degrees in science and engineering and this type of anti-science hyperbole isn't helping.
I disagree, but to a point. The "hard" sceinces aren't "hard" becasue they are a challenging discipline to study. THey are difficult to learn compared to other college subjects. But they are "hard" because, in any given problem, the answer is either right or wrong. There is no opinion, nothing subjective, or guess work involved. Either you know the material or you don't. Verbal arguements don't work unless you have facts to back you up or can conduct research to illustrate your answer. There are no opinion/essay questions in science.
Imagine that. Parents having a say in how their tax money is used to educate their children. What a novel concept.
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The opposite of being "hard" in this sense would be "relative": the hogwash notion that something might be "true for you" but not "true for me."
Don't get me started on THAT one.
Now, now, you know the experts know best. That's why they've declared themselves to be the experts.
Nope, Dover didn't "settle" this issue. Not even close.
I feel sorry for Christian evolutionists should this issue ever be "settled" on behalf of the hardcore evolution political lobby. Right now, the Dawkins types grudgingly accept people within their ranks who believe evolution was "God's method of creation", but that's because they need them. If the issue is ever "settled" the way Judge Jones thought he was "settling" it, those Christian evolutionists will get unceremoniously shown the way to the door. And if you think there's a lot of mocking of Christianity now during evo-debates, wait'll you see the fury unleashed on believers once Christians are no longer needed to keep evolution politically viable.
I was going to edit out the superfluous parts of your post, but found that each and every word was critical to pointing out the elitism and disdain for 'those not like one's self' that it represents.
Sadly, I've known all too many who believed themselves to be scientists who shared that attitude.
So far I've been content to assign it to people who have so much invested in a single bit of knowledge that they must give it special status over the efforts of lesser beings.
Interesting point of view. I think you're right.
Relativism is okay if it's about science. It's only when we venture into morality or ethics that there are absolutes. See how it works?
So is it better for a special interest group to decide what is and isn't to be taught in public schools using the power of the judiciary to force on unwilling parents and students that philosophy?
As far a creationists undermining science, I guess the great strides made in science for the hundreds of years before Darwin's theory was published were just coincidental. Someone probably forgot to tell Newton, Kepler, Galileo, Copernicus, Pasteur, etc. that science couldn't be *properly* established all the while believing that everything was created by a God of order. My understanding is that if they had not had that concept, they would not have started looking of patterns of regularity and orderliness in the world around them.
Somewhere along the line, science got divorced from philosophy and morality and it shouldn't have been. It needs both to moderate it and keep it from being abused by man. Besides, if science has nothing to do with philosophy, then perhaps there should be some change made in giving scientists who highly specialize in their fields a . Perhaps they could rename it.
That's probably because foreigners are weaker and will take the abuse dished out by arrogant priests of the church of Darwin better than strong minded, independent thinking Americans.
"Science deals with the material universe and is hence, materialistic. Science is not equipped to deal with questions of morality'
Then the science types had better shut up about morality then! I get tired of the science types who decry the the moral history of given religions, the wars...ect. blah blah blah! For a science type to decry a belief as "superstition" is actually a moral judgment and not a scientific statement.
I think you're right, too. Just like the ACLU and others are using evolution in their efforts to force religion out of the schools under the guise of *keeping science pure*. The Scopes trials were supposedly just to make the teaching of evolution allowed alongside creation. Look what's happened now. We've come a long way; from allowing it to be taught together, to an outright ban on teaching creation. That had to be their agenda all along. When the ACLU is done with them, they'll be the next targets.
If this material existence is an example of intelligent design, I would hate to see it with unintelligent design. Why would an intelligent designer create people, too many of whom freely choose to commit murder, genocide, theft; adultery; sexual perversions; etc. If you were all powerful and all knowing would you create people who would choose to do those things and say that they were created in your image? How does that indicate "Intelligent design"? It does not make sense.
What makes sense to me is that the true Creation and Its Creator are Spiritual, not material. This Spiritual Creation is perfect and an example of Intelligent Design. The human experience in this material world is mortal; the result of Intelligent Design is immortal. When we perceive reality as material and imperfect we are exhibiting the "flat world" consciousness of believing appearances and not being aware of or understanding the reality of existence. That is what I want children to be taught - but not in public school - that is for Sunday School. Just a wild guess here, but I would imagine there are a few literal Bible readers who would not agree with my beliefs. That's why it is not good to mix personal religious beliefs with the requirement to educate children from all religious backgrounds.
No, I don't.
I would be interested to see a specimen of a consistent relativist, though. I don't think they can exist in real life, but DNA's "Man in the Shack" is a fictional approximation.
The problem is that if you want to argue science, you need to become versed in the subject. When non-scientists try to attack science, they often fall short because they do not know what they are talking about. Yes, it does sound arrogant and scientists need to be more eloquent, but it does not change the facts on the ground. In order to argue against evolution, you need to study and understand the current state of evolution and biological sciences. There are a lot of people who try to 'arm-caheir quarterback' science, but that does not mean they know what they are doing.
I work in industrial R&D, where knowing science makes or breaks the company. If you don't know what you are talking about and cannot perform basic science, you will be chewed up and spat out in the unforgiving business world where results matter.
It's good that we have someone here that is soooo intelligent that they can sit in judgment of God, or whatever designer they happen to believe in, that is powerful enough to create the universe and something as complex as life. And you could do a better job, I suppose?
Perfoming science properly reqires an ability to properly understand and apply the scientific method not to understand and accept the ToE. *Science* and *evolution* are not interchangable terms.
You're added! See you tomorrow.
I actually had two or three graduate-level seminars on problems in evolution. There were plenty of controversies too!
(They weren't the ones pushed as "controversies" on these threads.)
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What scientific facts are known concerning the origin of life?
I'm reposting this question to all to get as many answers as possible.
What scientific facts are known concerning the origns of life?
Evolution conforms to the scientific method. It is liekly the most tested scientific theory in exsitence at this time.
Well, scientists are entitled to their political opinions, must like anyone else. However, what you describe, moral history of religions, wars, etc., falls outside science as you pointed out. unless such opinions are based upon the impact of scientific and technological issues of the time. However, scientists are right to point out when something advocated as science by the lay public isn't science.
Darn, I should have bought that Tshirt which explained why God was a bad scientist.
I think one was that gods experiment, creation of the universe, was not duplicable by other scientist..
I forgot the rest.
LOL! Well, God can't be a scientist. Any Christian should know why, too.
I have misgivings about completely divorcing science from philosophy. I think it is neccessary as a guide to why we research what we do. It obviously should have no impact on the evidence, or results. However, it does serve as a guide for applying science to our lives, and formulating the questions for science to answer. The questions from a religious person, may be very different from one who is not. The science will be the same, but the person's interpretation of the results may not, and someone has to interpret. This would vary according to the field of science since there are different sets of codes that influence each. Medical research has different questions, and implications than does research regarding ToE. How did we develop these codes if it weren't for philosophy? How do we have any direction from which to pursue science? And, whose direction is correct? Can we answer that in complete absolutes? Further more, without philosophy, why do we even care to pursue science anyway? Didn't ToE start with a philosophical curiousity on Darwin's part?
You might try reading my entire post and then think about it a little more. I am not judging God, I am evaluating a human perception of God and pointing out that there are many beliefs regarding our Spiritual Source and that education belongs in Churches and Sunday Schools, NOT in public schools.
Not helpful at all.
"Evolution has nothing to say about the origins of life and never has."
Of course, anybody older than 20 knows that's 100% hogwash, but the FR pro-evolution brigade keeps saying it (and believing it!) anyway.
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That would help, yeah. The attacks on science by the "intelligent design" folks are almost without exception based on their own failure to understand the subject to a minimum degree of competence, and not on any actual flaws in the science they're attempting to "question".
I'm going to predict the most common answer to your question: "Evolution has nothing to say about the origins of life and never has."
Wrong. It would help if you understood *when* that answer is appropriately given, and *why*. You've obviously heard it before, but failed to understand the context. It's an inappropriate answer to the question that was asked *here*, and thus no one with an actual understanding of the topic is likely to give it.
It *is* an appropriate answer to *other* questions, when the question mistakenly attempts to link biogenesis with evolutionary processes.
Please, if you can't keep up with the discussion, don't attempt to "provide" answers.
Of course, anybody older than 20 knows that's 100% hogwash,
No, it isn't "hogwash", it's an accurate statement, but do feel free to "enlighten" us by explaining your reasons for making such an incorrect claim.
but the FR pro-evolution brigade keeps saying it (and believing it!) anyway.
Because it's true. Biogenesis and evolution necessarily work via different processes (ask for an explanation if you don't understand why), and thus are independent subjects -- one does not stand or fall depending on the success or failure of the other, just as the science of meteorology does not become invalid if various explanations of the origin of the atmosphere are true or not.
Please, try to learn about a topic before you attempt to "lecture' us on it.
When you are unable to correctly formulate what evolutionary theory says, do not be surprised that views on the subject are discounted.
Geez, tell me about it. They post about 20 threads a week to tell people the issue has been settled.
No, that's not why we post the threads, nor do we claim that the public debate has been settled, but thanks for sharing your misunderstanding with us.
Only 20? Add a zero to that you will be closer. Politics has almost become a sideshow on the CrevoRepublic forum.
Your tagline reads, "If God "created" the world through evolution, then Al Gore really did invent the Internet."
Please explain the "reasoning" you used to conclude that the consequent logically follows from the antecedent. We'll wait.
Until then, your tagline appears to be both illogical and false.
Only 20? Add a zero to that you will be closer. Politics has almost become a sideshow on the CrevoRepublic forum.
Well, we'll make you a deal -- if the anti-evolution folks promise to stop spreading lies about science and its proponents, we'll promise to stop telling the truth about them.
Really? You mean it? The forum will revert to the task for which its founder intended if everyone will agree with your side?
Deal. OK. We all agree with you.
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Within a year, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, also known as ARRA or "the Stimulus." This act contained incentives for healthcare professionals and organizations working with Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements (Medicare being our government program to provide financial assistance for healthcare to the elderly while Medicaid is for the poor).
One basic requirement was to start using Electronic Health Record (EHR) packages. Following the Stimulus, the government certified EHR packages from various software vendors, such as ALERT, Allscripts, Cerner, Epic, MEDITECH, and Siemens. Because the government would start paying incentives in 2011 (and imposing penalties for Medicare non-compliance in 2015), many healthcare organizations quickly started implementing these EHR packages.
The demand for professionals specializing in EHR implementations skyrocketed.
In addition to driving the demand to implement certified EHR packages, the Stimulus also created regional Health Information Exchanges (HIEs) for the electronic sharing of health records. You are also seeing a demand for Personal Health Records, where the patients themselves store important health information.
(See this story about a doctor using Facebook personal healthcare data to save a woman who had fallen into a coma.)
Our first wave was the electronic collection and sharing of structured health information. Healthcare organizations get the reimbursement incentives if they can prove "Meaningful Use" of these EHR systems, which is a basic reporting functionality.
The government rolled out the MU rules in three stages, with requirements for Stage 2 just recently finalized. The website Healthcare IT News talks about the demand for "Meaningful Use" consultants based on the findings reported in a recent KLAS Research document.
I was recently involved with a Meaningful Use dashboard for a healthcare delivery system. The idea is that you must collect certain "Clinical Quality Measures," which are pieces of information for different chronic diseases. Common data items for most chronic diseases would include smoking status, blood pressure, and LDL counts. Some chronic diseases would have unique CQMs, such as tracking foot exams for diabetes patients.
The dashboard dynamically generated stoplight scorecard views of the various CQMs based on the user selections. The user could select information shown by either the physicians or patients and for a particular chronic disease. Green stoplights indicated a positive Meaningful Use while yellows and reds pointed out a problem that needed to be addressed if reimbursement was to happen.
The government incentives for implementing EHR and demonstrating Meaningful Use provide us with the foundation for analyzing healthcare data and improving health outcomes. We are still in the early stages of this technology.
The next wave of this EHR and HIE trend, however, will be more advanced intelligence and analytics for healthcare.
In addition to governmental influences, healthcare organizations must respond to the same disruptive changes hitting other organizations: Big Data, Social Media, the Cloud, Mobile, Predictive Analytics, and modernizing Legacy technologies.
If you are in the BI software space, hold on tight because the next decade will be a fast and bumpy ride.
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UPDATE: Lindsay's father, Michael, has admitted that he was the "friend" who booked Lohan on "The Late Show," and clais that she was aware and ready to do it -- until her representatives found out and put the brakes on the whole thing.
Add this to the top ten list of Lindsay Lohan-related confusion.
The network, which announced on Tuesday that troubled star Lindsay Lohan would appear on "The Late Show" on Thursday to read the nightly Top Ten list, recanted on Wednesday, saying that Lohan would not be making the appearance -- because she had never agreed to it in the first place.
Last night, Lohan tweeted: "I am NOT going to be doing David Letterman, I'm not sure how this happened, but I am sorry for the confusion ..."
A statement put out by the network explained that they had been told by someone claiming to be a friend of Lohan that she wanted to do the show, a promise that person was not authorized to make.
The statement reads:
"Lindsay Lohan will not be delivering a Top Ten list on Thursday's LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, as had been previously announced. We made a mistake. Someone purporting to be a friend of Lindsay's reached out to the show yesterday, allegedly on her behalf, and booked her to appear. Clearly, this person was not authorized to make commitments on her behalf. We wish Lindsay well, and look forward to having her on the show in the future."
On February 9th, Letterman poked fun at Lohan with another Top Ten list, titled "Top 10 Signs Lindsay Lohan Is Out Of Control."
Lohan has been in court battling charges that she stole a necklace from a Los Angeles jewelry store; this comes shortly after leaving another stint in rehabilitation.
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A short video with the microphone in front of the radiator. I recently blew an Exhaust gasket on the rear primary and have been hesitant to fix that..It can be heard in the video.. Im also Boosting 7psi, with a bit of lag I suppose from that leak. I Didnt go crazy with any of these pulls being the roads I take are often patrolled. In the video you will see I hesitate to shift into 4th, I was already doing over the speed limit and approaching traffic cones but I went for some of 4th anyway ;)
Ammocan Boombox 50 Cal. DIY Build pics and wiring diagram inside
Hey guys, just want to show you the 50 cal ammo can boombox I built. I bought most of my parts on parts express. I couldn't find a wiring diagram online, so after a bunch of research and deciding how I want it wired, I included one in the video for you guys so hope that helps out if you want to build one. This thing is REALLY loud, the video cannot convey that. I will be uploading another video with different songs and stuff. Overall, love the build. Haven't fully tested to see how long it last on the battery. It also accepts a DC jack input at 12 volts. No bluetooth on this one but thats okay Most of the parts: 300-385 1 EA Dayton Audio DTA-2 Class T Digital Audio 060-581 1 EA Switch Cover Carbon Fiber Look 090-317 1 EA 3.5mm Stereo Panel Mount Jack 060-456 2 EA SPST Heavy Duty Toggle Switch - Spade Connectors 060-560 1 EA SPDT Heavy Duty Toggle Switch 060-585 1 EA Switch Cover Transparent Red 090-5012 1 EA 2.1mm Panel Mount DC Jack 240-2210 1 EA Small Aluminum Guitar / Amplifier Knob 0.5" - Black 090-874 2 EA NTE 25-B600-03 3 Pole 25A Panel Mount Barrier Terminal Strip 095-404 1 EA 1/4" (22-18) Nylon Insulated Female Disconnect Crimp Flag Terminal Red 10 Pcs. 095-400 1 EA 1/4" (16-14) Nylon Insulated Female Disconnect Crimp Flag Terminal Blue 10 Pcs. 090-5000 1 EA 2.1mm x 5.5mm x 9.5mm DC Plug 140-368 1 EA Power-Sonic PS-1290 Sealed Lead Acid Battery 12V 9Ah 240-051 1 EA Parts Express 3.5mm Male to Male Slim-Plug Shielded Audio Cable 1 ft. 060-450 2 EA DPDT Heavy Duty Toggle Switch Center Off - Spade Connectors 365-070 1 EA Grip Tools 37144 Electrical Terminal Assortment 180 Pcs.
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No personal story involved here, just a compilation of the songs posted on the Château Vergogne YouTube channel by Digital Octopus, so you can download and dance to them any time you like.
Digital Octopus is a one-man electro/synth/italopop project by Maxine, the drummer of the great French oi! band Rixe and bass player of Skate Gang (which I haven't heard yet). He selects punk and oi! tracks and turns them into '80s synth/new beat tracks. Genius!!! Great stuff for all your punk afterparties...
The 12" was a 'bootleg' (not really) edited by La Vida Es Un Mus records. You can read more about Digital Octopus in this interview with Maxine on the Australian blog 'Stitches in My Head and & Blow Blood'.
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- Voice of a Generation (Blitz)
- Can't Tell No One (Negative Approach)
- What You Want (Sheer Mag)
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- Prisoner of the CIA (Savageheads)
- Pharmacist's Daughter (NOFX)
- Pomme d'Amour (Willy et Junior)
- Hybrid Moments (Misfits)
- Kill My Boss (Thrashington D.C.)
- I Got Your Number (Cock Sparrer)
- Bed Bugs (Crazy Spirit)
P.S. If you want more electro covers of (hardcore) punk songs, check out the album "Do You Want New Wave or Do You Want the Soft Pink Truth?" by the The Soft Pink Truth. It's not as upbeat as Digital Octopus at all, but it has electro cover versions of Crass, Minor Threat and Die Kreuzen.


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IRVING, Texas -- When the Cowboys go into Sunday's game against the New York Giants they will do so without inside linebacker Sean Lee.
Lee is just the latest Cowboys' defensive player to miss time this year.
In Lee's case, he's lost for the season with a torn ligament in his right big toe.
The defensive unit overall has missed several players due to injury including starting nose tackle Jay Ratliff, outside linebacker Anthony Spencer, safety Gerald Sensabaugh, defensive end Kenyon Coleman and safety Barry Church.
Church, whom Ryan called a superstar, is out for the season. Backups, from cornerback Mike Jenkins to defensive end Sean Lissemore, have also missed time due to injury. Jenkins missed the season opener at the Giants.
All the injuries have forced defensive coordinator Rob Ryan to juggle his alignments.
"I tell you what it is, it's a testament to the guys in that room that work their butts off and believe in each other," Ryan said. "They believe in the theory of next man up but they care for each other and they play their ass off for each other so that's why we're so fortunate. I've been to places where it's not like that. When you lose a great player, the whole thing goes to crap, these guys have great character, they're very talented and they believe in the system and they make our system better, our players do, and that's why we're a helluva group and that's what we plan on doing this week. We plan on proving it."


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An unexpected cold front came through in the middle of spring, causing everyone to turn on their heaters to keep warm. This kind of weather phenomenon doesn't happen very often, which is why people don't really prepare for it. Lots of people were covering their plants to make sure that the cold front didn't wipe them out. I couldn't turn on my heater because something was wrong with it. I had to get repairs from HVAC services in Manhattan, NY before I could have heat flowing through my vents again. Luckily the cold front didn't last very long.
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Phylogenetics of Dilleniaceae Using Sequence Data from Four Plastid Loci ( rbcL , infA , rps4 , rpl16 Intron)
Dilleniaceae are an angiosperm family consisting of 10-14 genera and ∼500 described species, with a pantropical distribution extending into temperate Australia. This study addresses the infrafamilial relationships of Dilleniaceae with nucleotide sequence data from the plastid loci rbcL, infA, rps4, and the rpl16 intron. Analyses of these data using max. parsimony and Bayesian methods resolve Tetracera, the only pantropical genus in the family, as sister to all other Dilleniaceae. Within the clade of Dilleniaceae exclusive of Tetracera, the New World endemic genera form a clade that is sister to a clade composed of the Old World endemic genera. The latter contains two major subclades: (1) a clade contg. Acrotrema, Dillenia, and Schumacheria and (2) a clade contg. Hibbertia and its satellite genera, Adrastaea and Pachynema, which are embedded within Hibbertia. Ancestral-state reconstructions of six morphol. characters of both biol. and taxonomic significance within Dilleniaceae suggest hypotheses of polarity or lability for each that differ substantially from those based on evolutionary trends. Perforation plate-type evolution within Dilleniaceae is equivocal, but the large majority of most parsimonious reconstructions suggest that simple perforation plates are plesiomorphic. Poorly organized leaf venation architecture is synapomorphic for Hibbertia s.l. Floral morphol. features classically regarded as primitive, such as exceptionally large nos. of stamens (200+) and numerous carpels (more than isomerous with the corolla), are clearly derived within Dilleniaceae and are features of uncommon occurrence within the family as a whole. Both multicarpellate, synorganized gynoecia and monosym. androecia have multiple origins within the family. A new classification of Dilleniaceae is outlined, and nomenclatural changes necessitated by the phylogenetic results are provided. [on SciFinder(R)]
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1. Epik High
Tablo, Mithra, and DJ Tukutz have been in the industry since the early 2000s. Their lyrics often carry a strong message, and there is even Tumblr for Epik High wisdom.
2. "Wannabe"
Watch this first.
3. "Trot" and "High Technology"
Watch this second. ;)
"High Technology" does nice work talking about people's reliance on technology.
4. "Breakdown"
"Breakdown" was banned due to the torture featured in the video.
5. "One"
6. "Don't Hate Me"
"Don't Hate Me" came out in 2012 after Epik High signed with YG Entertainment. How many pop culture references can you spot?
7. Tablo
Tablo is even amazing outside of Epik High. Over the years, he's faced many hardships from depression and the Tajinyo scandal in 2010, Tablo has managed to become one of Korea's most established rappers and even has a book called Pieces of You.
8. "Bad"
Jinsil from Mad Soul Child lends her voice in this song about toxic love.
9. "Tomorrow"
Big Bang's Taeyang joins Tablo in the song. The song has pretty instrumentals, and it's easy to singalong to
10. Let's Hear it for Rookie Groups
2013 has many rookie groups worth mentioning, and they're looking for fans.
11. Yell. O.W. "This is My Story"
Yell.O.W. debuted in August and are already making waves in the industry. Their voices are a little huskier than typical K-girl groups, but it's a welcome change from the typical "aegyo" image and sound popular in the industry.
12. Ladies Code "Bad Girl"
Ladies Code had some strong buzz prior to their debut since leader Ashley had a popular YouTube channel; RiSe was a Miss Korea contestant in 2009 and on the show We Got Married; and Sojung was a finalist on The Voice of Korea.
13. BTS "No More Dream"
Bangtan Boys already earned the respect of Kpop fans, some of which are just as passionate as EXOtics. With two solid debut songs under their belt, the A.R.M.Y is surely happy and looking for new recruits.
14. Royal Pirates "Shout Out"
Royal Pirates dabble in the rock genre. They've been together as a group for more than four years, and they're known on YouTube for their cover songs, making their debut this year one of the most anticipated.
15. Shinhwa
Shinhwa debuted in 1998 during the days of Sechkies, H.O.T., and S.E.S. They're still performing today, proving that everything gets better than age.
Fun Fact: Andy Lee was almost a member of H.O.T.
16. "This Love"
"This Love" along with "Venus" introduced new generations to the Kpop world to Shinhwa.
17. "Venus"
18. "Run"
Fans continue to wait somewhat impatiently for these two groups to return. SS501 has not officially disbanded, though each of the members are now in the throes of solo careers. TVXQ is still around, but as a two-member group; the group split into TVXQ and JYJ when a contract dispute with SM Entertainment created controversy.
20. SS501 "Love Ya"
21. TVXQ "Mirotic"
This song was banned for its "suggestive lyrics."
22. TVXQ (Current Configuration) "Catch Me"
23. JYJ "Empty"
24. 4Minute and Hyuna
The girls from 4Minute are known for their vocal style, dance, and their sexy leader, Hyuna. Hyuna also has a successful solo career.
25. "Volume Up"
26. "Bubble Pop"
The dancing, at times, is awkward, but when many think of Hyuna, "Bubble Pop" is usually what comes to mind outside of her being featured in "Gangnam Style."
27. Beast
Beast, or for the "Nasties" out there, B2st, has become a powerhouse in the Kpop world over the past two years. While they have their Engrish moments like in "Shadow" and Yoseob's "Caffeine," their songs are catchy and iPod-worthy.
28. "Shadow"
29. "Fiction"
"Fiction" won the Best Dance award at the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA).
30. "Black Paradise"
"Black Paradise" is featured on the Korean drama Iris II.
31. SHINee
In recent years, SHINee has become one of the powerhouse groups in the Kpop industry through sharp dancing and vocals. Check out their performance from the 2012 MAMA to see their live performance of "Sherlock" and "Lucifer" with Exo!
32. "Sherlock"
33. BoA
In the early 2000s, BoA introduced many non-Koreans to the Kpop genre via lending her vocals to the Inuyasha OST and club hits. 13 years later, she's still proving while she is one of Korea's idol queens.
34. "Sara"
One of BoA's firsts from her ID; Peace B album. She was 13 when she made her debut.
35. "Eat You Up"
This song was featured on her album for her American debut.
36. "Only One"
"Only One" marked her return to music in 2012.
37. Ladies Night
The Kpop world is rich in female groups ranging from sexy to aegyo concepts.
38. Wonder Girls ft. Akron "Like Money"
Hyuna originally called Wonder Girls home before leaving due to health reasons and joining 4Minute. The group is popular in Korea but has even won fans in the U.S. via a Nickelodeon movie and touring with the Jonas Brothers a few years back.
39. T-Ara "Lovey Dovey"
T-Ara has been mired in controversy the past two years, but that shouldn't cloud the music.If you can sit through their ridiculously long music videos, their retro sound is definitely worth a listen!
40. Miss A "Touch"
"Touch" shows off Miss A's ability to be dark and edgy. Since their debut in 2010, the group, which is comprised of two Chinese members and two Korean members, has had a string of hits starting with "Breathe" and most recently "I Don't Need a Man." While not promoted, "Lips" also has a strong following.
41. Secret "Love is Move"
Secret stands out because they incorporate the sounds from different decades into their music.
42. The Seeya "Be With You" (featuring Taewoon of Speed)
The second-coming of the group Seeya, The Seeya has some great vocal abilities.
43. Step into the Man Cave
While not as big as super-rookies B.A.P and Exo and established groups like Big Bang and Super Junior, there are several male groups that produce great music yearly.
44. B1A4 "This Time is Over"
Writer's Note: This song needed to be promoted more. That is all.
45. Teen Top "To You"
The "ooh-a-ooh-ooh" part is guaranteed to get stuck in a listener's head.
46. Nu'est "Action"
Ren is really pretty. As a female, I would ooze confidence if I looked like him.
47. Block B "Nillili Mambo"
Block B has quietly become one of the strongest groups in the industry. While they are on hiatus due to contract issues, their comeback is hotly anticipated.
48. Speed "That's My Fault"
Fun Fact: Taewoon Zico's brother. Zico is the rapper from Block B.
49. Speed "It's Over"
Because Speed is awesome, that's why.
50. MBLAQ "This is War"
While "Smoky Girl" is their song for 2013, "This is War" provides one of their best performances to date.
51. Going Solo
Kpop isn't just about idol groups.
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53. Ga-In "Bloom"
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54. Lee Seung-Gi "Return"
"Return" was considered one of the best Kpop songs of 2012, staying on the charts for a few months into 2013. In addition to singing, Lee also acts and most recently starred in Gu Family Book with Miss A's Suzy.
55. Ailee "Heaven"
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Whitefish Bay - An Oklahoma-based frozen yogurt chain has announced plans to enter Wisconsin with its first store operating in the village.
Representatives from Cherry Berry came before the Plan Commission on Tuesday and were granted a conditional-use permit to operate a store at 106 W. Silver Spring Drive. The space is next to Dunkin' Donuts and ATI Physical Therapy.
Cherry Berry touts itself as a self-service yogurt bar that uses fresh ingredients. A wide variety of yogurt flavors and toppings are featured on the menu. Other featured amenities include free Wi-Fi service with indoor seating made available.
Franchisee Julie Bartol said Cherry Berry has a history of community involvement through a number of means, including participation in fundraising efforts.
"There's a real emphasis on working with the community, she said.
Cherry Berry's application had the backing of village staff, who noted the store hours are compatible with Dunkin' Donuts and ATI Physical Therapy. With Dunkin' Donuts' peak hours being early in the morning, Village Manager Pat DeGrave said he did not believe parking would be an issue, based on Cherry Berry's planned operating hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
The local Cherry Berry anticipates hiring 10 employees, with about three working at any given time.
According to the company's website, additional locations across the state are planned in Appleton, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Janesville, La Crosse, Mequon and Oshkosh.
No opening date has been set, but Bartol said she plans to open "soon."
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Top Travel Gifts For Women Travelers
By Melanie Nayer
You've shopped for Mom, combed the circulars for the kids and have your eye on something techy for the special geek in your life. But what will you get the woman-on-the-go?
Travelers are a unique bunch – we buy everything in 3 ounce bottles, ensure our clothes are wrinkle-free and never leave home without our passports, so presenting us with something we can fit in our carry-on can be a challenge. Think outside the box this year, gift-givers. We've highlighted our top five travel gift items for women that are sure to please, whether she's on the go or on her way home.
1. Yoga Mats: What's one way to get the kinks out after a long flight? A good yoga class. If the traveler in your life finds zen in her weekly yoga class, get her something she can look forward to downward-dogging on. The Synergy Yoga Mat by the Aurorae Yoga Company is more of a yoga mat-towel combination. It's made of an ultra absorbent slip-free microfiber towel on top of a cushiony mat.
2. Spa Robes: If your traveler indulges in hotel spas and luxury amenities while she's on the road, consider bringing a little piece of the spa home with a spa robe. RobeWorks (www.robeworks.com) produces some luxury robes at budget prices. The silky microfiber shells are lined with terrycloth and can be personalized with monograms. Take it from this single woman world-traveler: there's nothing like cozying up in a soft spa robe after a long flight on a cramped airline. The holiday sale features robes starting at just $99.*
3. The LaSource Travel Pack: Speaking of spas, no one does spa-on-the-go quite like the folks at Crabtree & Evelyn (www.crabtreeandevelyn.com). The LaSource line is scented to appeal to spa-goers who can't get to the spa. For $17.99, grab a LaSource Travel bag, complete with 3 oz. bottles of LaSource products, so she can enjoy the spa without paying spa dollars.
4. Travel Kits: Create your own travel kit for her next trip. It's a cute idea that always comes in handy, and is very budget-friendly. Start with a make-up bag or travel pouch and fill it with the following:
- Mini-sewing kit, because you never know when you'll need to fix a hem.
- ShaveMate Diva razors — These razors come with shaving cream in the handle so you don't have to scramble for soap.
- Tide-to-Go, because there's always a stain somewhere.
- Hand sanitizers
- Clear nail polish
- Travel-sized personal items like shampoo, hair spray, toothpaste, deodorant and more.
5. iPhone: Yes, we know it's a bit pricey, but she's worth it! Besides, the travel apps on the iPhone are second-to-none. Get last-minute flight information, book a hotel from your home, connect with the kids via social media and Skype applications, and much more. The iPhone will keep her connected when she's miles away, and it's likely she'll find a game or two to play in-flight.
*RobeWorks donated one of their robes to our staff for review with the understanding that we would write an objective review of the robe if we found it suitable for our travel gifts guide. Our editors thoroughly enjoyed the product (and price) and are happy to include it in this article.
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Welcome to Alma, NB!
Situated at the gates of Fundy National Park, the town of Alma boasts accommodations and activities for visitors to this natural wonderland. The Bay of Fundy features the highest tides in the world, with the water rising as much as 16 meters (52 ft.) against the shoreline. Fishing boats ride these tides off Alma and return with fresh seafood for local restaurants. Inland, the Fundy National Park offers hiking trails through lush forests, camping at designated sites and the Fundy Guild, featuring a bookstore, gift shop and information on the attractions available in the park. Beachcombing is a popular local activity, with the Bay of Fundy offering up a virtual trove of shells other sealife when the tide goes out. Winter doesn't hamper activities in the area, with cross country skiing and snowshoeing filling visitor itineraries during the colder months.
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This geological masterpiece is world-renowned for its gigantic waves, some of which are as high as a four-storey building.
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The Alpine Motor in is a 35-unit motel located on the shore of the Bay of Fundy in the tiny fishing village of Alma.
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Rezydencja Luxury Hotel, Piekary Slaskie
- Free WiFi and free parking
Main amenities
- 68 smoke-free guestrooms
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Breakfast available
- Free airport drop-off
- Spa tub
- Health club
- 24-hour business center
- Area shuttle
- Terrace
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
What's around
- Silesian Dance Theatre (0.9 mi / 1.5 km)
- Modern Art Gallery (1.2 mi / 2 km)
- Silesian Museum (1.2 mi / 2 km)
- Kronika Gallery (1.5 mi / 2.4 km)
- Silesian Opera (1.7 mi / 2.8 km)
Rezydencja Luxury Hotel, Piekary Slaskiefrom $52
- Double Room Single Use
- Luxury Apartment
- Standard Double or Twin Room
- Standard Triple Room
- Junior Suite
- Double or Twin Room
- Standard Single Room
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Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 68 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 3 floors
- 24-hour check-in
- Check-out time is noon
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- Up to 2 children (6 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- Pets allowed *
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Free airport drop off (available 24 hours) *
- Train station pickup *
- Free self parking
- Free RV/bus/truck parking
- Area shuttle *
Other information
- Smoke-free property
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In the hotel
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- 24-hour room service
- Barbecue grills
- Health club
- Spa tub
- Sauna
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Mountain biking on site
- 24-hour business center
- Number of meeting rooms - 5
- Meeting rooms 5
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Elevator/lift
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Down comforter
- Premium bedding
- Balcony or patio
- Individually decorated
- Individually furnished
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Premium TV channels
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
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For transfers, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for PLN 50 per stay
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of PLN 58 for adults and PLN 25 for children (approximately)
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of PLN 100 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Recent reviews
Outstanding 4.6 /5 from 74 reviews
Super place - did not expect that .
For Americans used to premium service this was a real let down. The first 3days wakeup calls went to another room and our 2nd room key also. Not even coffee in the room or an iron for touch ups. The language barrier was immense when we wanted to get a desire across, and we speak German and English. Breakfast staff was attentive to Poles and barely offered any assistance to us. Quiet time was to begin at 11pm and we were kept up all night by a couple fighting in the room above us and on another occasion by a party in the Garden out side our "Presidentian suite" till 5am. Reception couldn't even print out our e-tickets to return home. We strongly advise Americans to stay away unless they are satisfied with lots of yeses and smiles with no substance. We were there to see grandchildren and unless you enjoy walking through the worst of the Bronx stay away....the streets and buildings around the hotel talk for themselves. This a place that caters to events not individuals even when you book their best room.
This is the second time we stay in this hotel and we love it! Would recommend it to everyone. Pleasant interior that makes you feel like home and absolutely wonderful restaurant! We travel a lot but the quality of food and service in the restaurant is one of the best that we have ever experienced.
A little jewel in the middle of nowhere - although reasonably close to Katowice airport. It is one of many 'wedding halls' that sprout all over Poland, but one built with attention to quality and detail. The rooms are extremely comfortable and clean, the place is very quiet. Beware weekends with noisy weddings downstairs, but in my experience if you ask for a room on the far side in advance you'll be fine. During the week you may be the only person there. If your are visiting someone in Gliwice, Bytom, Tarnowskie Gory - good location
I did enjoy the hotel; we arrived late and the check in was very professional and polite. The rooms are big, very well furnished, with high ceiling and the furniture was of excellent quality. Nice and spacious bathroom. The breakfast was excellent, with meats, vegetables, pastries, fruit and excellent yogurt and natural juices.
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Restaurants in Tokyo
To the surprise of many visitors, dining out in Tokyo doesn't cost the earth. With an estimated 60,000 restaurants in Tokyo, there is something for every tastebud and budget, from the gastronomic delights (Tokyo has more Michelin stars than anywhere else on the planet), to fresh and delicious sushi, served from a stall at the city's famous Tsukiji fish market.
Lunch is the perfect time to try new restaurants, as menu prices are often less than half the night time equivalent in the pricey areas of Ginza, Omotesando and Harajuku. Don't miss the 'bento boxes': great-value lunch boxes filled with a selection of rice, shellfish, and vegetables.
Unlike their American and European counterparts, Japanese restaurants are often housed in anonymous grey buildings, either at the top of a high rise or down in the basement. But the city has an incredible eye for design, and diners often find themselves eating in beautiful surroundings. Service is impeccable and every diner is made to feel special.
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These prices are for a three-course meal for one, including half a bottle of house wine or equivalent, tax and service. An 8% consumer tax is added to restaurant bills and luxury restaurants may also add a 10-15% service charge. Tipping is not customary and might offend.
A key part in Japan's Michelin star boom, L'Effervescence represents Tokyo fine dining at its best. Chef Shinobu Namae made his name at Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant in the UK, but is influenced by French and Japanese dishes. Guinea fowl with bokchoy (Chinese cabbage) and white balsamic vinegar marshmallows are the style of food to expect.
The rich and discerning still adore this top-end restaurant, a Tokyo institution since 1950, blessed with two Michelin stars, where the chef follows the strict vegetarian Buddhist rules of shojinryori (Buddhist vegetarian cuisine). Diners relax in one of the restaurant's private tatami rooms, each elegantly designed in traditional Japanese style.
Yoshiaki Takazawa
With just 10 seats, this tiny restaurant is one of the hottest places to eat in town. Chef Yoshiaki Takazawa cooks up stunning traditional Japanese dishes infused with French flavours, making this a culinary experience not to be missed. Seafood is the main draw with the menu changing depending on seasonal ingredients.
For a great variety of traditional Japanese food, a splash of chic with a down-to-earth vibe and a great plate of ramen, head to Gogyo. Squeeze along the benches and watch the flames of the kitchen from afar while tasting a range of shochu (a clear spirit) and yakibuta (barbecued pork). Let the lantern hanging outside the door guide you in.
Sushiyori Inose
Tokyo has thousands of excellent sushi restaurants to choose from, but this spot has gained an impressive reputation thanks to is winning hospitality. It's refreshingly unpretentious, utterly unique and won't leave you penniless either. There's no menu, though: the chef makes what he pleases and you eat as many plates as you like.
Bamboo Grassy
Teppanyaki means stir-fried meat and vegetables cooked on a large grill, and this is one of the best restaurants in Tokyo to give it a try. Grab a front-row seat to watch the chefs at work - their dexterity never fails to amaze. Okonomiyaki (Japanese savoury pancake) and yakisoba (stir-fried noodles with meat and vegetables) are also available.
The Pink Cow
The Pink Cow is a firm favourite among ex-pats and locals into western food and drink. The atmosphere is colourful and relaxed, with funky furnishings and a maze of rooms hung with the work of local artists. The list of Californian wines is excellent, and the mainly vegetarian, home-style cooking (from burritos and bagels to fudge brownies) is an added bonus.
Set alongside the Shibuya River, Afuri is famous for its ramen, and the addition of yuzu, a citrus fruit, adds a lightness to the broth. Queues often form outside, but service is fast: select your order from the vending machine at the entrance (there's English labelling too) and then collect your dish.
This popular Tokyo restaurant has been running since 1880, and there is a touch of old Japan from the moment you relinquish your shoes at the door. After being led to your table by the kimono-clad waitress, choose from shabu-shabu (thin slices of beef and pork served raw for you to cook in a boiling broth) and sukiyaki (thin slices of beef, vegetables, tofu and noodles cooked in warishita, a special stock of soy sauce, sweet sake and sugar).
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