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Well, here's a bit of surprise in a fall festival season that seems full of them. With TIFF announcing their final batch of titles today, Michael Winterbottom's long-developing "Everyday" (previously known as "Seven Days") will head to Toronto to make its world premiere, and now we have our first images from the film.
Taking a page from Richard Linklater, Winterbottom's film has been shooting for a few weeks over the past five years, and stars John Simm (who worked with the director on "24 Hour Party People" and "Wonderland") and Shirley Henderson (who featured in those aforementioned films as well as "The Claim" and "A Cock And Bull Story"). Here's the official synopsis: Everyday tells the story of four children separated from their father, and a wife separated from her husband. The father, Ian (John Simm), is in prison. The mother, Karen, (Shirley Henderson) has to bring up a family of four children by herself. Filmed over a period of five years, Everyday uses the repetitions and rhythms of everyday life to explore how a family can survive a prolonged period apart.
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This was always a fraud. Your taxes aren't invested in order to generate your future benefits--they are used to supply benefits to current enrollees. If a private insurance company operated that way, racking up $100 trillion in debts it couldn't pay, it would be bankrupt and its executives would be sent to prison.
But the most vital difference is this: the entitlement state is involuntary. For the rational person, insurance is something he chooses to buy when he judges that a given policy represents a net gain. Even in a voluntary, competitive system where profit-seeking companies tailor policies to your individual needs, insurance isn't for everyone. A young entrepreneur might rationally decide to forego homeowners insurance in order to make his fledgling business a success. But the entitlement state forces us into costly, one-size-fits-all programs regardless of whether we think it's in our personal interest.
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Far from offering genuine benefits, whenever the government takes people's money and decides how that money is "best" spent, it makes life harder for rational people. A rational person needs the freedom to plan his own life, make his own choices, and support his own existence. Consider the impact of Social Security.
In a world without Social Security, the rational person would think about his own long range plans and interests. He might rationally decide that he loves working and never wants to retire, or that he'd rather invest his current income in growing his business today and start saving once he has established himself. When he does invest, he will think carefully about where to park his savings, consulting experts, judiciously diversifying. As a result he will know where his investments stand and why, and will not be at the mercy of a political process that might raise the retirement age, curtail promised "benefits," etc. For him, Social Security is all downside. All its alleged benefits he could attain much better on his own.
So why is he deprived of this freedom to live and plan his own life? Because some people may choose not to plan.
Social Security, and the entitlement state more broadly, institutes a basic injustice: the rational and productive are sacrificed in the name of the irrational. "From each according to his ability, to each according to his needs."
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Had no idea they pushed the opening back to june 19th.. That sux. I went there last Friday and it was packed, and they were giving away free slices as samples. A lot of ppl were also getting full pies, so maybe the full pies are available for sale already? (not sure). They also mentioned it was opening monday (which is today).
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Saturday, July 11, 2009
What's Goin' On...
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- Badpacifist said...
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- Badpacifist said...
Hoping it all comes together soon. The timing with Brash was unexpected for me at least. Is there any chance that Vessel will be released as a single?
Badpacifist: I'm pretty sure Vessel has already been released as a single because I know its been getting at least some airplay. So has Something Beautiful...at least one station KADI has been spinning twice a day.
Chris: Thanks for the update, my only question is what exactly is going on from a label aspect? Who are you signing with, or is it still up in the air? I'm glad to hear you're working with Bannister again, I thought he did a great job with RBTY.
One more question if you don't mind my asking: Is your Laconia NH concert going to be an acoustic show or will you have a band with you? - 8:18 AM
- risalea said...
Well, everything else associated with Chris Sligh has been life changing for me, so why should this album be any different? : ) I don't know if you told us via the blog about the band branding thing....I know we heard it at the picnic. I think that's exciting. Clint, Jon, and Tommy are awesome musicians (as well as good guys), and between you and them and the new music, well, just don't think this thing can miss.
So, what we need to be praying for is a deal that is beneficial for you, for this album, and for it to be offered asap. Done and done.
Saving for the next CD purchase now. Wouldn't want my plaque to go to somebody else. ; ) - 8:20 AM
- Cathy Storms said...
I know in my heart that this will all come together for you really soon. I'm also really excited that the "boys" will be recording with you. They are all such awesome musicians and as Risa said they are really wonderful people.
Life changing..I wouldn't expect anything less than that from you. Risa put it best that everything you do is life changing for us. - 10:09 AM
- gdahimself said...
The band name is...
The Chris Sligh Band?
Chris Sligh & ...?
Is this album intended for an October release to be available for the Christmas season? - 12:24 PM
- ChrisSligh said...
The album will probably come out in February...
Chris - 2:23 PM
- rosalee said...
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- rosalee said...
I'm looking forward to your next album.
Risa -
Here's a link to some Rascal Flatts video from the Today Show, including "Here Comes Goodbye":
I hope this link works. If not, go to Myspace Music - Rascal Flatts and look under their blogs (July 10th) - 5:29 PM
- risalea said...
You're a sweetheart, Rosalee! My favorite part was watching the crowd sing along. Reminded me of some girls singing along with this back in January. : )
- sandmoran said...
life changing music
it's time for some life changes
I am so ready. - 10:39 PM
- HstryQT said...
I KNOW that it will be life-changing. Your excitement is contagious!
- Carrie said...
I can't wait. It's going to be a great album!
I have to add in a funny story... at the "picnic" when Chris decided to sing... my sister and her boyfriend were sitting in the other room because my sister was of course exhausted. I guess when her boyfriend asked "why is the radio so loud?" was when my sister looked at him and was like "...um, that's Chris Sligh!" Hahaha! So he didn't believe her and that's when they came over to see what was going on.
Also, Blake is having a cd come out in October. Yay for my two favorites of season 6 still having careers! Haha. - 2:30 PM
- Carrie said...
Hahaha Risa! At first I was like "how much does she need to save for a CD..." then I remembered you bought like a thousand.
- Amy's Purple Poodles said...
Chris-I know this next album will be life changing for me just like Risa said-everything you do has changed her life. I was excited reading your blog. February seems like a long way off, but then I thought from last summer from this summmer was a long way off. I waited so long to come to Nashville and it was worth the wait!
Did you all read my post I left on Chris' last blog where all the picnic stuff is? Its the last one on that blog. I wanted to thank everyone for all your kind words you said about me in your posts. I also want to thank the picnic com-
mittee for my plaque. I was totally surprised and shocked.
My mom got to hear the song Chris sang at the picnic. I have to remind her to tell everyone about her award-she probably doesn't want to mention it because it contains the word "OLDEST" ! Who made the plaques? They're awesome.
Amy - 3:14 PM
- DJ in AL said...
I absolutely hate waiting! I don't know how you do it. Prayers coming your way that this plays out exactly as you wish it to. I have absolutely no doubt this will be the CD you hope it to be and I personally can't wait!!!!
Back from Savannah, and fell totally in love with the place. If you've never been you absolutely must go it is without a doubt the most beautiful place eva!
Back to reality and reality stinks!
Later Fro Patro!
Keep us posted Chris......... - 4:17 PM
- DJ in AL said...
Saw your post on the last blog post from Chris, I'm hoping too it won't be another year before we all see each other again!
P.S. I sent you an email last week, don't know if you fixed your email or not.....
- robyn said...
No way it will be all down hill from here. You may think this is the best you can ever be, but that's just because this is now. You're right, this is all bursting out of you now...and I'm guessing the font will not be running dry down the road!! God didn't bless you with all this mega talent just to hit the mother load all at once and then -kaput nothin' else.
Anyway,I cannot WAIT! Just like all of us!! (guess I'll have to...just like all of us!) - 5:52 PM
- risalea said...
Carrie: Not quite a thousand or you would have seen G. Ratliff vs. R. Ratliff in the divorce column fo'sho'! He's pretty easy-going, but that would probably have pushed him over the edge. LOL
Deb: WHY DIDN'T YOU TAKE ME WITH YOU ??? DON'T YOU KNOW A SISTA' NEEDS TO TAKE HER SISTA'?!
Amy/Cathy: I love, love, love Chris's music, but the most life changing thing he has given me are precious friends I would never have known otherwise. That would have to be #1 on my list. But the music is definitely next!
Chris: If you never wrote another note, you would have achieved your goal of bringing people together. (however, we expect lots more notes!-just sayin'!)
Crap, I said I was only going to post once under this blog. Foiled by my wordiness once again. I need to take Haiku lessons from Sandy to learn to say more in fewer words! - 7:56 PM
- sandmoran said...
Sligh-ku for Risa
is like putting the ocean
into a milk jug. - 8:25 PM
- risalea said...
- Cathy Storms said...
Risa, I so agree with you. I also love Chris's music more than anything, but the friends and bonds I have made through him is amazing. I am so blessed to have made such good friends that have become like sisters to me. On that note...I think the next road trip should be to Savannah..Chris, do you have any shows coming up in Savannah?
- DJ in AL said...
Risa-you know you could have come along! Well not sure how hubby would have felt about it, but it would have been fine with me, LOL!
Cathy-I'm all for a Blogger Girl trip to Savannah, it is the perfect place for us!
So....it's back to work today, and it's hard enough but add pouring rain to the equation and it makes it near impossible, ugh! - 9:10 AM
- Amy's Purple Poodles said...
Hey Everyone,
DJ-I got your card and you're e-mail. I think I sent you an e-mail but I can't remember.
Coming to Nashville has definetly changed my life. Meeting such an awesome group of people who come from all kinds of backgrounds but who came together because of what Chris started is so cool! I am amazed at the differences we have and yet we all get along. Risa, you're so right, one of the best things to happen to me is Chris starting this blog!
Road trip to Savannah? You need to come to Colorado Springs first!
Amy - 11:00 AM
- EmilyBoo said...
How about a road trip to Detroit? Well not ACTUALLY Detroit, but a lovely suburb. (I emailed my music ministers about getting Chris for a concert at our church, but they never replied. I guess I'll have to get in their faces.) :P
I echo Robyn on the "no way will it all be downhill from here."
I look forward to the album, whenever it comes. I try not to say "I can't wait," because I can and I will! - 12:57 PM
danny gokey and you need to do a duet
how can 2 talented singers be unsigned? - 5:35 PM
wait a new band?
why don't you come back with half past forever? - 5:37 PM
- DJ in AL said...
uh oh, Anon alert, Anon alert.....
- ChrisSligh said...
The anon's being nice...
Chris - 6:54 PM
- DJ in AL said...
U sure?
- risalea said...
Draw in your mama radar, Deb. : )
- robyn said...
i know...i loved the name half past forever...
- DJ in AL said...
ok, ok, but I thought it was my week to be on watch?
Happy Tuesday ya'll! - 8:34 AM
- Cathy Storms said...
Hey Chris...Are you still coming to the Crystal Cathedral this weekend?
- risalea said...
Anyone going to any of the AI concerts this summer? I think it might be appropriate to post your recaps here, cause if it wasn't for Chris Sligh, I wouldn't have gotten all into American Idol. It's all your fault, fella'!
Going in NLR on July 25th, however, don't look for it to be nearly as fun as two years ago because:
1)Missing sweet Amanda, the ultimate AI concert fan, as she used her AI radar to find Idols wherever they might hide (and took me along for the ride).
2)Seats aren't nearly as good.
3)No Idol blogger friend to get after show passes from.
4)And last, but not least, no Chris Sligh!
That is all. - 5:14 PM
- DJ in AL said...
Risa, asking myself why are you going?
- rosalee said...
So far, I'm not going. If I can get good seats at the last minute, I'll go. However, I may still go down to the buses in the afternoon to see them. If any of them want to eat my bag (like last year), you'll all hear about it!
- risalea said...
Well, cause I gotta' support the homeboy.
- Amy's Purple Poodles said...
Hey Everyone,
Risa-I got your facebook instructions but haven't been able to get to them yet. I spent two hours this morning going around in circles with tech support for flashplayer. I had downloaded flashplayer 10 and had to pay for it. Then I start having computer problems. I finally call tech support and find out its free and I downloaded a version from another website. They kept putting me on hold and I thought my head would explode. I'll try again tomorrow.
DJ-If the anon starts getting nasty let me know-I'll send out the poodles! - 8:36 PM
- DJ in AL said...
Well I forgot about that, geez, sorry! Of course you have to!
Amy, I'll let you know girl, if Chris is ok with it, so am I:) - 8:46 PM
- risalea said...
Rosalee, if you meet Kris at the buses, make sure you tell him you know someone in AR who knows his MIL and taught K next door to Katy's K room. I'm sure that will get you an exclusive something or other! (Big LOL!)
Amy, don't pay for anything on the internet unless you are going to a legit site for shopping. Anything you would probably need for regular internet browsing is going to be free! - 7:26 AM
- HstryQT said...
I'm going to the Washington DC show on August 4th.
I wasn't going to make it to the Indy show so my mom is instead flying me and Teddy home to Virginia for the DC one.
Like Risa, this one won't be nearly as fun as Season 6 because...
- It'll be my first time back to the DC venue, so I'll have many memories of the amazingly fun day I first met Sligh... but there will be no Sligh this time :(
- We won't be getting there early enough to catch the busses arriving (and potentially getting a lunch offer from a random idol??... oh wait, Sligh won't be there, so that won't happen).
- No After Party passes to be acquired, although my family thinks I can magically pull them out of thin air. Checked all of my sources... unless of course Sligh can put in a good word for me to Gokey?? :)
- Carmen's not flying in from Florida... so therefore it won't be nearly as fun.
BUT we're getting a limo and we'll be able to have "extra fun" due to not driving + chinese food + having my mom & best friend there, so it should still be a fun evening.. just not AS fun.
:) Will post a link to my recap once it occurs. It'll also be on MJs and Rickeys. - 2:56 PM
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- risalea said...
Lori, I think you'll have a great time. The limo idea is ingenious! Parking is the worst part of going to Alltel (whoops Verizon, we had a name change two weeks ago). I'm going with two good friends, so we'll have a good time, too, girls' night out, we always have fun.
I like the idea of appealing to Danny Gokey, so in case Chris can't make our plea for us, I've got mine worked out:
"oooo, Danny Gokey, I'm a dear, close, personal friend of Chris Sligh. Can I have an after show party pass, pretty please? I'll send my friends on to the car, it's ok. Unless I can get 3 passes instead of 1. Your new fan, Risa"
And then I can always pull the "I taught kindergarten next to your wife's class and I know your MIL" with Kris Allen. Hmmmm, methinks I'm doomed to stand by the buses with the pre-teens and their moms. I need to borrow a 10 yr. old so I can look inconspicuous. LOL Oh, well, that's where I got that precious pic of Amanda kissing Chris, so who knows, I might get an awesome shot there.
And on another note entirely: I tweeted this to Chris earlier, in the small world category, a stylist friend of mine here in town is a friend of the guy who did the bass work on RBTY. Random, I know. - 6:52 AM
- Carrie said...
I totally would have been going to an Idol concert this year.... except I spent my money going to Nashville.
I'm considering just buying the tickets with a credit card lol. But I have no one to go with me! - 1:06 PM
- gdahimself said...
Awaiting formal post with particulars on the record deal.
- EmilyBoo said...
I've never been to an idol concert, not even for season 6, so this year wouldn't be the year I start!
I did go to a wonderful concert last night though... Tenth Avenue North at my church! Obviously, I did NOT vote for them in the Dove Awards, but I can safely say I'm a fan. They put on a great show!
A group called Men of Grace opened for them. They are local, from Pontiac, Michigan, but they tour, so I wonder if any of you have heard of them? Look them up, they're very good! - 8:54 AM
- DJ in AL said...
Emily, I think they played at the Doves, Blogger Girls, did they?
I believe so bc I remember thinking, man they are really good and (cute)! - 8:56 AM
- risalea said...
Deb, these boys are like ten years old. And they are the ones who won New Artist of the Year because someone at the Doves failed Math 101. ;)
And she calls ME unobservant! LOL - 9:08 AM
- EmilyBoo said...
Hahaha, Risa! My mom said they looked like high school boys! But they are not THAT young; according to their website they were in college ten years ago, so they're around 30, give or take.
- DJ in AL said...
Um, sista dear, the lead vocalist Mike Donehey is 25 years old and married. Now I reckon in AR it might take a while to graduate HS but in AL you graduate by about age 18!
Like I said, they are cute, all of them, I'm OLD not BLIND!
And P.S. you are STILL unobservant:) - 1:38 PM
- DJ in AL said...
The older you get, the younger everyone else looks!
- Cathy Storms said...
DJ and Risa, you guys crack me up..
- Carmen said...
I thought they were cute too. I have liked 10th Ave. North for some time. I got to see them before the Doves here in Florida (where they are from). They do look young but as you said, the older we get the younger every body else seems.
Risa, it looks like they are gonna be in Arkansas in August. - 5:28 PM
- DJ in AL said...
Carmen?....is that you? WTHeck have you been?
- Carmen said...
As always I am here reading along. I am just not one to post much. Yes I "talk" a great deal as you well know, but when it comes to writing I tend to be "quiet."
Besides you & Risa are much better at writing what I am thinking. I would only be repeating what was said so much better. - 7:54 PM
- risalea said...
Carmen, no more concert money for this gal. Between AI, Keith Urban, and upcoming Sligh events, the slush fund is spoken for!
Going to see the new HP movie tonight with hubby and daughter. Off to work out,then enjoy some of this gorgeous in the 80's weather we are having this weekend! (sorry, Clearsa, but at least you got a taste of heaven in Maine!)
Chris, how's your ankle? And hoping the legalese is all hunky dory! (you folks who aren't on twitter, you're missing out. Follow @ChrisSligh) - 9:17 AM
- Hischild said...
What's this about an ankle? I'm a Twitter follower but I only get some of Chris' tweets. idk why.
About 10th Ave North: Their look says BRITISH INVASION to me. I expect young girls in their audience screaming "PAAAWWWWLLLL, JOHHHNNN!!!" Always a bit disappointed when they speak, that there is no cute accent.
Emily, I'm glad they came to you for a concert. I'm sure it was fun. - 2:21 PM
- chamilton said...
Hey all,
Risa I was suppose to go see the new HP movie today but I got stood up by my 11 year old. How sad for me...I have read all the books and I am hoping to get to see it soon so tell me is it worth the wait?? Like Carmen I have not been posting much but still reading along. I hate that I missed the picnic AGAIN but Seattle was beautiful and I really was missing the hubby. So that being said... People not following twitter are totally missing out. The airplane stuff is much funnier now that I have had to fly recently and I think cat guy should have been sucker punched but maybe not by Chris.Hope you all are well and I have plans to see Chris in October in Springfield. What happened to Oklahoma this year???Take care all.
Candy - 8:00 PM
- risalea said...
Candy, Carmen and I were planning on Springfield, too, and maybe Amy, but the church on the schedule says it is not being held there, and we haven't been able to make contact with the radio station they sent us to. Will try again next week.
- DJ in AL said...
Sorry about your ankle, hope it's NOT broken! Hope the lawyers are almost through hammering out the details!
Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! We are enjoying spectacular weather this weekend, not typical July weather in July so completely grateful for it!
Summer is going by so fast, but I think I'm just about ready for Fall and some college football! War Eagle!
Sending my fellow Fro Patroers love from a content DJ in AL! - 3:36 PM
- Cathy Storms said...
Just got back from seeing Chris at Crystal Cathedral with Niques Nana. It was awesome!! Watching Chris perform "Empty Me" with an orchestra and a full band gave me chills. It was beautiful. It was so good to see you again Chris...
- Carmen said...
It looks liked if we can get the details of the Springfield event, we could have a pretty large group of the Fro Patro there. I know I had plan on bringing my mom and her friend along. I will try again this week with the radio station. Maybe I can find out where the venue is going to be.
Chris if you know anything, if would be helpful. - 12:19 AM
- risalea said...
Carmen, just got off the phone with a Mr. Harper at the station. (I decided early morning might be the best time to reach them and I got right to the right guy.) He is in negotiations with another church to host the concert, and hopes to know something later this week. That's all I know!
Have a great week, folks. I think we've got a couple more days of these glorious temps to look forward to here. - 8:04 AM
- Bully said...
Hey Chris! Sounds like you are getting ready for the big push of production. I hope it all goes well, and the music in your head as you hear it, lives. :-) I love the energy that your band and Jason Walker have together, so yay for that pairing!
Don't worry about feeling like you might be at the end of your creative rope. God has plenty of rope to send you. (hugs) - 8:08 AM
- Carmen said...
Thanks Risa!
I appreciate that. Last week I called in the middle of the day/late afternoon and just got a ringing phone. So glad you got someone. Lets hope all works out with the new venue. Now how about a place to sleep? LOL - 4:41 PM
- risalea said...
I'm not bookin' till the bookin' for Chris is a done deal! : )
- HstryQT said...
Ya'll we need to start a movement to get Chris on Jon Peter Lewis' American Nobody show. It'd be epic-ly hilarious.
JPL's new season just started:
http://americannobody.com/ - 6:43 AM
- Nique's Nana said...
Hi it's me Nique's Nana. I haven't blogged in a long time, but I do visit frequently and read what's going on.
Sunday was such an awesome day, Cathy and I got to see Chris perform at the Crystal Cathedral. He perfomed at the regular service and then again at the youth service.
We got our picture taken with him, and that made me happy that I now have a picture of me with Cathy and Chris.
Thanks Cathy for driving us to Garden Grove. I enjoyed our time together. - 10:54 PM
- risalea said...
That was a great pic of y'all!!


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The winter of 1977/78 was a record breaker, and meteorologists tell us that we may well have to suffer through several more just like it. Last year's cold caused widespread damage to farm and nursery crops, but the harm done to commercial agricultural operations is probably only the visible tip on an iceberg of destruction. It's impossible to even estimate the damage that the bitter weather did to the countless garden and yard plants that surround private homes (and grow on small farms) across the United States.
And why did a few people's gardens and yard trees come through the long freeze with flying colors, while other houses were marked with dead saplings and denuded garden plots? The answer is simple: The "lucky" individuals gave their fruit trees, ornamentals, etc. proper preparation before the snow fell, and regular care once the white drifts covered the ground. You see, no group of plants—however "hardy"—is immune to winter damage. But if a few precautions are taken, even the more delicate species can survive a deadly cold snap. The smart gardener, then, will see to "winterizing" plants during the late autumn or early winter. The results of such an intervention will be evident the following spring.
Winter Burn
You can do a lot to prepare your yard for winter before the air is even "mitten cold." In a dry autumn, for instance, make certain that all of your woody shrubs and trees are thoroughly watered several times before the ground freezes or is locked under a season-long blanket of snow. This is especially important to evergreens, such as members of the pine and olive families. Although these trees don't actively grow during the cold months, they do transpire (give off moisture), and the chill, dry winds of winter can desiccate them. This dehydration in turn causes winter burn, which destroys tender shoots and can even kill a badly stricken tree. Conifers are so sensitive to this condition, in fact, that they should be watered all winter long—during the warm interludes that slip in between those long periods of cold.
Fall and winter watering can also be beneficial to autumn-planted shrubs, flowering trees, and dwarf fruits, even though they're in a dormant state at the time. And, while most nurseries recommend that buyers prune these species right after they're planted, my shrubs and trees show fewer signs of winter harm, leaf out sooner when the warm weather rolls around again, and are fuller and easier to shape and train if I wait till spring to cut them back. Still, even though this method has worked for me for nine years, I wouldn't swear to its effectiveness outside my own area (eastern Kentucky). If you decide to spring-prune your plants, then, remember to experiment first with a portion that you can afford to lose before you commit your whole yard or garden to the technique.
Wrapping Trees and Shrubs
Rabbits sometimes wreak terrible damage on trees and shrubs during a hard winter. When the succulent grasses and herbs that make up their usual diet are either withered or buried, these animals will depend on bark as a source of food. The long-eared pests will gnaw on branches as high as two feet off the ground, cut down young shrubs, and kill (by girdling them) ornamental and fruit trees. To prevent this destruction, wrap the bottom 30 inches of all your susceptible trees with guard paper (you can get the protective tree wrap at nurseries and garden supply stores). Small-boled shrubs and tree branches can be protected with metal foil. Chicken wire "cages" are good insurance for any plants that are too delicate to wrap.A regular trapping program, of course, can also help control rabbits. Use one of the inexpensive (or easy-to-make) live traps, and release the rodents you catch in unpopulated areas. (Be sure, though, that you don't dump your problems near somebody else's garden!)
Field mice are another kind of pest that can be a real headache in mulched areas (they create burrows beneath the straw, bark, etc. and—safely hidden—chew on the trunks or roots of the trees and shrubs). These animals, however, are easily controlled with a "trap line" of regular house-mouse traps baited with peanut butter.
Applying Mulch and Staking
Despite the fact that it sometimes shelters mice, the advantages of mulch insulation far outweigh its disadvantages. In fact, many plants (such as roses, rhubarb, strawberries, ornamental peaches, and semi hardy figs) couldn't survive a severe winter without such a covering.
Roses (and flowerbeds) can be effectively protected with a 6" layer of rotted sawdust (available from most any sawmill). Burlap bags filled with the material can be tied and staked around hardy figs to keep the cold away. Remember, though, that sawdust uses up some of the soil's nitrogen as it decomposes and is also reputed to increase the acidity of the earth beneath it. Always up fertilization by approximately 50% in the spring where sawdust was used as winter mulch. Blueberries and Juneberries, however, like acid-rich earth, so a six inch wood-chip and sawdust covering will both protect these species and condition the soil for them at the same time.Insulate your strawberries, rhubarb, and asparagus with 8 to 12 inches of sterilized (seedless) straw. This material should be held in place with inexpensive fishnet (or something similar) to keep strong winter winds from scattering it.
After and Before
In spite of all these measures, a particularly bad winter will often "burn" many plants. This damage—usually seen as dead twigs, foliage, and flower and leaf buds—can seriously delay the spring awakening of the afflicted flora. Come warm weather, many people rush out to buy plants to replace those that are cold-damaged. This is generally an expensive error, because heavy pruning and shaping—thoroughly laced with patience—will often result in the slow reemergence of healthy, vigorous growth. In the case of dwarf fruit trees, though, any new shoots that originate below the graft line will revert to the characteristics of their (usually) standard-sized rootstock. Unless you're willing to live with this change, eliminate any of these trees that are broken off or killed above the graft.Finally, quite a few winter-related problems can be prevented if you undertake a thorough autumn "garden sanitation program." All patches of weeds and other rank growths should be totally cleared away in addition to any piles of stems, leaves, or cuttings from your garden plants and trees. (Just toss them on the compost pile, if you have one.) This sort of organic "rubbish" can act as a winter reservoir of viruses, aphids, fungi, and bacteria, any or all of which may survive the cold and be ready and waiting to go to work on your plants and trees at the first green sign of spring.


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We spotted these colorful bowls at the NY Gift Fair. They are created by Tony Wurman of Wunderworks Design based in New York City. Wurman is classically trained as a glass blower but was looking for alternative materials to experiment with. He discovered the polymer EVA or as it is more commonly known, hotmelt glue. EVA is non-toxic and can be recycled. The bowls are created using similar techniques to glass blowing. But the EVA bowls are flexible and won't shatter. They have a beautiful translucent glass-like appearance and are more works of art. Wurman continues to experiment with the polymer and also has developed lighting and jewelry with the material.
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Nicolas Ghesquiere Named Creative Director of Louis Vuitton
The rumors are confirmed.
In a thankfully far shorter time period for the rumor mill than the one we experienced prior to Raf Simons being named at Dior, Nicolas Ghesquiere has officially been named the creative director of Louis Vuitton. The industry favorite replaces Marc Jacobs, who showed his final collection for the French house during Paris Fashion Week, the same day he officially announced his departure—resulting in an emotional, dramatic, and very beautiful exit. Although Ghesquiere's placement seems quick and decisive, insiders have been murmuring about this current round of musical chairs, which began with Ghesquiere exiting Balenciaga in November 2012 and the soon-after naming of Alexander Wang as his replacement, for months.
According to WWD, Vuitton said Ghesquière would bring "a modern creative vision to the house's women's collections, building on the values of refinement, savoir faire and extreme quality." For his part, Ghesquière tells the trade, "Louis Vuitton has always incarnated for me the symbol of ultimate luxury, innovation and exploration. I am very honored of the mission that I am entrusted with, and proud to join the history of this great maison. We share common values and a vision."
Not long after Ghesquiere's final bow for Balenciaga, the designer's friend Elisabeth Quin wrote for this magazine, "I was not so surprised by the announcement of Balenciaga and him parting like a wise couple after a decade and a half of fruitful wedlock, because Nicolas is more and more an artist and maybe less just a fashion designer." The same might be said of Marc Jacobs, the man whose larger big shoes he will be filling—and that appear will be a perfect fit.


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Publication number | US4618505 A |
Publication type | Grant |
Application number | US 06/766,449 |
Publication date | 21 Oct 1986 |
Filing date | 19 Aug 1985 |
Priority date | 27 Dec 1983 |
Fee status | Lapsed |
Publication number | 06766449, 766449, US 4618505 A, US 4618505A, US-A-4618505, US4618505 A, US4618505A |
Inventors | Bernard A. MacIver, James C. Erskine, Jr., John C. Bierlein |
Original Assignee | General Motors Corporation |
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This patent application is a division of prior patent application Ser. No. 674,239 filed on Nov. 23, 1984, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,554,208.
This invention relates to an adherent score-resistant coating for metals. More specifically it involves an improved antifriction coating for bearing surfaces.
When metallurgically compatible metal surfaces are rubbed together, the metal of one surface can metallurgically, i.e. chemically, bond to the metal of the other surface. Such action, for example, is the basis for friction welding and cold welding. The bond, of course, can be as strong as the metal itself. If one attempts to slide the two surfaces on one another after even minute surface areas are so bonded, the sliding action can cause metal to be pulled away from one of the surfaces. When the metal is pulled away from the surface, that surface is considered galled. The mating surface then has a corresponding bump on it that can produce further galling, or even scuffing and scoring. We refer to such action generally as wear. In any event, sliding movement of the two surfaces will cause friction between them to increase. When friction is extreme, bearing surfaces can even seize together. The rate at which this will occur will, of course, vary with pressure applied during the sliding, surface compositions, surface roughness, etc.
To prevent such problems, one approach is to provide an antifriction and/or score-resistant coating on one or both of the mating metal surfaces. We have found a coating that is highly effective as an antifriction or score-resistant coating on metal surfaces, particularly iron-based alloy surfaces in contact with metallurgically compatible metal surfaces. The coating is hard, tenacious and distinctive. Moreover, it is formed by an unusual process.
It is an object of this invention to provide an improved article of manufacture that includes a bearing surface having an adherent layer thereon formed of an organic resin carbonized by ion implantation.
Another object of the invention is to provide a bearing element having an antifriction coating with graphite-like and diamond-like crystallites therein and the coating chemically bonded to the bearing surface.
Another object of the invention is to provide a method for forming an adherent score-resistant coating on metals, especially iron based alloys, by a distinctive ion implantation technique.
Our invention comprehends preparing a bearing surface by coating a metal substrate surface with a film of a sulfur-free organic resin, and implanting ions into the coating by ion bombardment. This ion implantation is initially done at a first energy selected to both carbonize the coating and reduce its thickness at least about 50%. Thereafter, ion implantation is continued at a lesser energy to target the ions to produce maximum implantation damage to chemical bonds at the interface between the coating and the substrate surface. Implantation is continued at the lesser energy for a sufficient duration to completely decompose the organic resin into substantially pure carbon, and to bond the resulting carbon atoms to themselves and to the substrate surface. In the resultant product, we have observed evidence of graphite-like and diamond-like crystalline forms in the bulk of the coating and chemical compounds of carbon and the metal in the coating-substrate surface interfacial zones. In addition, when silicon ions are the implantation ion species, silicon carbide forms appear.
Other objects, features and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following description of preferred examples thereof.
The method of carbonizing a sulfur-free organic resin to provide a hard, adherent coating is not new. It has been used to make high density integrated circuit masks for exposure to deep ultra-violet light. U.S. Pat. No. 4,410,611 to B. A. MacIver claims the method of carbonizing needed to make such a mask. U.S. Pat. No. 4,321,317 to B. A. MacIver claims a unique photolithographic process using such a mask to make high density integrated circuits. In substance, MacIver found that if a photoresist was first ion implanted to reduce its thickness and then ion implanted to bond it in place, a tough, adherent coating was produced that was substantially opaque to deep ultraviolet light. It thus permitted one to avoid an undesirable and costly photoetching step when making integrated circuit photomasks.
In this invention, we recognize that the MacIver ion implantation process produces a film that also has utility as a score-resistant coating on metal surfaces, particularly surfaces that are in sliding contact with one another, i.e. bearing surfaces. We find that the MacIver process produces a coating of substantially pure carbon that appears to have graphite-like and diamond-like microcrystals therein, to make the coating not only low in friction but hard. We refer to such a coating as carbonized. Morever, we believe we can use the MacIver process to actually chemically bond the carbonized coating to the underlying metal surface, to make a coating that is extremely adherent. The result is a tenacious score-resistant coating.
On the other hand, we have discovered that this coating is only useful on a surface of metallurgically, or chemically, compatible metal. By that we mean a metal which will form chemical compounds with carbon. We believe that covalent carbon-metal bonds are established in coating-substrate interfacial zones that provide the extreme adherence of the coating. This chemical, or metallurgical bonding, is an especially important attribute, that makes the coating function as well as it does in this invention. Further, we have found that to be effective as a score-resistant coating, the bearing surface must be quite smooth, as for example 8 microinches roughness average or less for coating thicknesses less than about 0.2 micrometer. A surface roughness average of less than about 4 microinches (0.1 micrometer), preferably 2-3 microinches (0.05-0.075 micrometer), is generally desired for the bearing surface. In substance, we have found that if a surface is of the right metal and if it is smooth enough, the MacIver integrated circuit process can be used to make a score-resistant coating.
In a specific example of this invention, a 0.6 micrometer thick coating of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) positive-type electron resist was applied to the standard General Motors Corporation production cast iron working face of a valve lifter for an internal combustion engine. The electron resist is the same sulfur-free organic resin MacIver describes using in the aforementioned integrated circuit patents. We choose to use it for convenience, as will hereinafter be more fully explained. The resist coating was applied in essentially the same way MacIver describes for integrated circuit manufacturing processes. A drop of the photoresist was placed on the foot of the valve lifter and the valve lifter then axially spun to remove excess photoresist. With its working face up and horizontal, the valve lifter was baked in air at about 80� C. for about 30 minutes, to drive off excess resist solvent. The coating working face of the valve lifter body was then given a uniform ion implantation across its entire working face, i.e. foot, using 28 Si+ at an energy of approximately 200 keV and a flux of 3 microamperes per square centimeter in a dosage of 3�1015 silicon ions per square centimeter. We prefer silicon ions because they provide an incidental benefit, as will become more apparent. This implantation was at an energy sufficient to cause the silicon ions to completely penetrate the resist coating. In fact, we prefer that the ions penetrate into the metal surface far enough at the very start of this implantation to cause maximum damage to occur at the coating-metal interface right at the outset. We will explain more on this point later.
The foregoing implantation caused the organic resin coating to shrink in thickness from its original 0.6 micrometer thickness to about 0.16 micrometer. The coating was apparently carbonized to a considerable extent and bonded to some extent. However, it apparently was not bonded well enough to the underlying metal face to be scratch-resistant.
The entire coated working face of the valve lifter was then given a second uniform implantation with 28 Si+. However, this time the implantation energy was at 150 keV at a flux of 3 micrometers per square centimeter and in a dosage of 5�1015 silicon ions per square centimeter. The organic resin coating shrank in thickness only slightly, to about 0.15 micrometer, and became highly scratch-resistant.
The static and kinetic coefficients of friction of the valve lifter's coated working face were then measured under both dry and lubricated conditions. They were measured by placing the coated working face of the valve lifter, which had a surface roughness average of about 5 microinches (0.125 micrometer), on a horizontal flat ground steel surface, which also had a surface roughness average of about 5 microinches (0.125 micrometer). To determine the static coefficient of friction the lateral force needed to overcome the lifter's surface contact forces and cause the lifter to start to slide across the steel surface was measured. It was first measured without an oil film on the steel surface, and then with one. The same test was made with a similar valve lifter that did not have the score-resistant coating on its working face. In the latter sample, the working face of the similar valve lifter had a surface roughness average of about 4 microinches (0.1 micrometer). The uncoated working face had a static coefficient of friction of 0.22 in the dry test and 0.27 in the lubricated test. The coated working face had a static coefficient of friction of 0.15 in the dry test and 0.19 in the lubricated test. Accordingly, the percent reduction in friction coefficient was 32% dry and 30% lubricated.
The kinetic coefficient of friction was analogously measured on both of the aforementioned samples under both dry and lubricated conditions. The kinetic coefficient of friction was measured by measuring the lateral force necessary to keep the valve lifter sliding across the horizontal steel surface after it has been given a push to get started. As in the preceding test, the valve lifter rested on the flat ground steel surface with its working face contacting the steel plate. The kinetic coefficient of friction for the coated working face was 0.15 when the steel surface was dry, and 0.16 when it had an oil film on it. The coefficient of friction for the valve lifter with the uncoated working face was 0.18 when the steel surface was dry, and 0.17 when it had the oil film on it. This represented a 17% reduction in kinetic friction dry and 6% reduction in kinetic friction lubricated.
This invention was also tested using an unetched SAE 390 aluminum alloy slider in a typical type of friction and score test apparatus. The apparatus used in this test is described by John C. Bierlein in his paper entitled "Measurement of Plain Bearing Material Score Resistance" that was published in the Proceedings of the National Conference on Power Transmission, Triple Engineering Show & Conference, volume VI, pages 51-57, Chicago, Ill., Nov. 13, 1979. In this test the slider is placed in contact with the axial face of a flat steel disk rotating at a constant velocity. The steel disk had a surface roughness average of about 4 microinches (0.1 micrometer). Kerosene was used as a fluid lubricant between the slider and the disk face during the test. In this test the force pressing the slider and disk face together is increased linearly with time, while maintaining the predetermined constant disk rotation. The torque needed to maintain the slider in fixed position is used as a measure of friction between the slider and disk face. When the disk face was coated with the score-resistant coating of this invention, no significant increase in friction was observed even at the end of a normal test force cycle for this apparatus. On the other hand, when the same test was performed with an uncoated disk, the test failed catastrophically after only about 15% of the test force had been applied. By catastrophic, we mean that the slider seized on the disk, and the force needed to maintain the slider in fixed position increased drastically. It is of interest to note that very few prior antifriction coatings have exceeded the limits of this test apparatus. On the other hand, the foregoing results have been repeatedly obtained with other disks coated in accordance with this invention.
As previously mentioned, the integrated circuit resist PMMA was used to produce the organic resin coating that is implanted in this invention. We do believe that any methacrylate resist can be used but that the invention is not limited to resists of that type. For example, we believe this invention can be used on any sulfur-free resist, as for example polymethyl isopropenyl ketone (PMIK), Shipley's AZ-1350, Tokyo Oka Kogyo's OMR-83 or OSR, hexafluorobutyl methacrylate (HFBM), methyl methacrylate (MMA) or poly (alpha-methyl styrene) prepared by plasma polymerization (alpha-MS). For the reasons mentioned in the following paragraph we believe that many organic resins can be used. The only exception identified so far is that the resin should not contain any appreciable amount of sulfur. In essence, we want a resin that will leave a carbon deposit when decomposed by ion implantation.
We further believe that this invention is applicable to any sulfur-free organic resin that can be applied in thicknesses of 0.5-1.0 micrometers. At least 0.5 micrometer generally is needed in order to insure one obtains a continuous film. More than about 1.5 micrometers cannot be used because of the ion implantation energy required to penetrate it. Such equipment is simply not commercially available. On the other hand, we would prefer to employ as large a thickness as we can to get maximum wear resistance. In general this means using an initial coating thickness of about 1.0 micrometer, to insure the coating will be completely penetrated in the first implantation. On the other hand, if ion implantation equipment of a power greater than about 200-250 keV becomes available, we would, of course, want to increase the thickness of the film. In fact, we would prefer to use the maximum thickness that can be penetrated in the first implantation by the available ion implantation equipment.
Coating uniformity is important in targeting the ions. The organic resin coating should be applied highly uniformly, to permit uniform ion implantation maximum damage along the entire resin-metal interfacial area. This provides most uniform bonding along the entire interface. Hence, we believe that any organic resin can be used that will form a uniform thickness film of 0.5-1.5 micrometers and will carbonize under the implantation we described. As a matter of convenience, the most readily available materials that we know of that will produce such films reliably are used in integrated circuit manufacturing resists. That is why we prefer using them.
From the foregoing it should be apparent that we prefer to use the largest practical energy we can in the first implantation, to permit us to use the thickest possible starting thickness in the organic coating. Energies of at least about 180 keV are contemplated for the first implantation. In any event it must be of sufficient power to provide an implantation range of the selected ion species that is as far as the coating is thick. By range we mean the average depth of penetration of the implanted ions. It appears important even in this first implantation, that the average implanted ion at least reach the coating-metal interface, or adhesion in the resultant coating will not be maximum. Maximum adhesion is insured if the range is targeted to produce maximum damage, i.e. ion mixing which promotes the formation of new chemical bonds, precisely at the coating-metal interface. It would seem that this targeting is more important to the second implantation. However, it appears of some importance in the first implantation too, perhaps to provide some initial bonding before the coating starts to decompose. We prefer that the implantation be conducted at a sufficiently rapid rate, i.e. flux, of at least about 2 microamperes per square centimeter and preferably higher.
Both the first and second implantation coincidentally must not only be at high energies and fluxes but also at dosages of at least about 1�1015 -5�1016 ions per square centimeter for initial resin thicknesses of 0.5-1.0 micrometers. The first implantation should have a dosage high enough to reduce the thickness of the organic resin to at least about 50%, and preferably to about 25%, of its original thickness. Then the second implantation will cause little, if any, additional shrinkage. If the second implantation does not cause any significant shrinkage, ions can remain targeted for maximum damage at the coating-metal interface during the entire second implantation, not just a part of it. In summary, the dosage needed in the first implantation is related to starting resin film thickness. Why a dosage of at least about 1�1015 atoms per square centimeter also seems to be needed to get satisfactory coating-metal bonding is not clearly understood. In any event, dosages in excess of 5�1016 atoms per square centimeter do not appear to provide added benefits in either the first or second implantation, and may even be objectionable.
It has been mentioned that the energy of both the first and second implantations should be targeted to provide maximum damage at the resin coating-metal interface. By maximum damage, we mean the maximum damage to lattice structures, i.e. atomic displacement or interfacial atom mixing at the coating-metal interface. Such damage is typified by vacancies being produced in a crystal lattice or atoms being moved into interstitial positions in the crystal lattice. We believe that when this action occurs from impact of the bombarding ions, their momentum is transferred to atoms of a material lattice which they hit, permitting the formation of new bonding relationships. The first implantation not only decomposes the oganic resin into substantially pure carbon (plus the implanted ion species) but also apparently forms new carbon-to-carbon relationships. For example, x-ray diffraction studies show evidence of both graphite-like and diamond-like crystalline forms in the resultant coating when dosages of at least 1�1015 atoms per square centimeter are used in both the first and second implantations. The coating has both amorphous and polycrystalline graphite structures that incorporate diamond-like structures with particle sizes being typically less than 50 nanometers. Presumably, both the graphite-like and the diamond-like crystalline microstructures are incidentally formed during both the first and second implantations.
We believe that coating attributes are further enhanced by using silicon as the implant ion species. The silicon is metallurgically compatible with the carbon and produces microstructures of silicon carbide in situ. Silicon is also metallurgically compatible with metals such as iron, aluminum and copper.
It should be mentioned that maximum ion implantation damage is produced at about 60-80% of the ion implantation projected range. As used herein, ion implantation projected range means the average depth of penetration of the ion species in the coating and the metal. We believe that the place where maximum damage occurs will be the place where most new chemical relationships will form. In other words, by targeting the zone of maximum damage to be at the coating-metal interface, we maximize formation of the carbon-to-metal bonds, and thus maximize adhesion of the resultant coating to the metal surface.
As indicated above, the second implantation is performed at an energy level targeted to produce maximum damage at the coating-metal interface to promote chemical bonding between the carbon produced in the coating and metal surface atoms. This carbon-metal bonding produces an interjacent zone of carbon-metal compounds which tenaciously bond the coating to the underlying metal surface. Dosages in excess of about 5�1015 atoms per square centimeter do not provide any enhanced bonding. In fact, in some instances it would appear that dosages in excess of this amount may produce poorer results, perhaps by a sputtering etching effect on the carbon atoms.
It should be understood that the transfer of energy provided by the ion bombardment of this invention is not critically dependent upon any particular ion species. On the other hand, one should select an ion species that is metallurgically compatible with the carbon-metal system involved. By that we mean the ion does not disrupt desired chemical relationships, and preferably enhances them, as for example by forming chemical compounds. For example, silicon ions can form compounds with both carbon and iron. Ordinarily one would want to use an ion species that has a low molecular weight and still be compatible in the system involved. In some instances an ion species would be considered metallurgically compatible because it is normally a gas, such as argon, neon, etc., and forms volatile compounds or no compounds, so that these ions can be annealed away. Other ion species that will carbonize an organic resin coating and high adhesion on metals such as iron-based alloys are phosphorus ions, argon ions, boron ions, and boron difluoride ions. I expect that nickel ions, nitrogen ions, and carbon ions would also be suitable, depending upon the metal or alloy.
We believe this coating can be formed on many metals, such as iron-based alloys and aluminum-based alloys. By iron-based alloys, we mean any metal containing over 50% by weight iron. By aluminum-based alloys, we mean a metal containing over 50% by weight aluminum. When used on aluminum alloys, however, we believe that the primary use would be in light unit load applications. Under heavy unit loads, the aluminum surface supporting the coating may tend to deform, which probably reduces effectiveness of the coating.
We believe that our coating wears little. On the other hand, it is so thin, i.e. about 0.1-0.2 micrometer, that even a little wear can be a problem if concentrated in location. We have found that this coating works quite well as an antifriction or score-resistant coating when its supporting metal surface is quite smooth. By that we mean that the metal surface has a roughness average of less than about 8 microinches. In fact, we prefer that the metal surface have a roughness average no greater than about 4 microinches (0.1 micrometer). Best results have been obtained when surfaces were no rougher than about 2-3 microinches average (0.05-0.075 micrometer). In retrospect, it appears that when our coating is used on rough metal surfaces, it tends to wear away at high points on the rough surface. This action causes the underlying metal surface to lose the protection afforded by the coating. Accordingly, if our coating could be produced in thicknesses greater than about 0.1-0.2 micrometer, presumably the surface supporting it could probably be rougher. For example, for a coating thickness of 0.4 micrometer, a surface roughness average of about 10-12 microinches (0.25-0.3 micrometer) might be acceptable.
It should also be mentioned that we consider this process as one in which targeting of ion implantation maximum damage is maintained at the coating-metal surface interface by reducing the ion implantation energy in a second step. It should be recognized that one can effectively accomplish the same result in a series of steps or that one can continuously reduce implantation energy so as to continuously maintain maximum damage at the coating-metal surface interface.
While this invention has been described in connection with producing an adherent antifriction coating on the working face of an automotive valve lifter body, it can be used in any application where there is a sliding contact between two mating surfaces, provided that at least the coated surface, and preferably both surfaces, is sufficiently smooth. This coating can be used on piston and other seal rings, cam surfaces, spool valves, axles, and pivot points. It is of particular interest as a coating on iron-based alloy surfaces to reduce friction when those surfaces are moved against ductile metal surfaces, such as those of aluminum-based alloys and copper-based alloys. It may even prove to be effective when the other metal surface is also an iron-based alloy. This invention is expected to be useful in such applications, particularly when the coating is on an iron-based alloy moving in contact with aluminum-based alloy surfaces.
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A Tree's New Year Resolution
Tu B'Shevat -- the 15th of the Hebrew month of Shevat -- is known as the "New Year for Trees." Naturally this would be a time for trees to engage in soul-searching -- the same way people do on Rosh Hashanah. Here is a tree's New Year Checklist:
● Did I shelter the seedlings that live in my shade -- so they will grow up to be a next generation like myself?
● Did I grow towards the sun as a tree should, reaching up higher and higher towards that which I can never grasp, but which nurtures me all the same the more I strive towards it?
● Did I make sure my roots remain firmly planted in the soil that nurtures them, and did I drop my leaves there in the fall to give back life to that which sustains me?
● Did I ensure that my fruits were sweet and nourished all that came to enjoy them? Did everyone walk away from me with a smile?
● Did I bend gently in the wind, accepting what G‑d sends but never breaking or giving up hope?
● Did I grow in strength and wisdom with each new ring this year?
Come to think of it, not a bad checklist for us humans either!
So profound what a great checklist to guide us through the year with a checklist like this; we should be on our way to living in Hashem's light- in His ways, also another reason to appreciate the trees and all of nature.
"TREES" (Poem) by Joyce Kilmer
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earths sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain,
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
by Joyce Kilmer
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Dover Foxcroft, ME
Thank you for such a beautiful article. I will pass it along to my friends of all faiths.
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• 24-bit/96 kHz 16 channel expansion I/O for MOTIF ES • Multi Port MIDI Interface • Expandable via mLAN • Windows XP/ MacOSX/ MacOS 9 Driver Support Currently supported devices: YAMAHA MOTIF ES synthesizers and S90 ES synthesizers.
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text: Use Bike-Mounted iPhone Speaker to Fill the Bike Lane With Daft PunkRoberto Baldwin9/23/11 6:40pmFiled to: iPhoneBikeiphone caseHorn BikeFruit ShopMusic22EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink Riding you bike while listening to tunes is a great feeling. The sun on your face, music filling your ear holes. The Fruit Shop iPhone Horn Bike mount helps fill those holes without covering your ears and ignoring potentially dangerous sounds on the road. Advertisement The silicone Horn Bike case has, you guessed it, a horn at the bottom that amplifies your iPhone's audio output. According to the Fruit Shop, the Horn Bike will increase the iPhone's volume output by 13db. Strap the case to almost any bike with the simple velcro strap on the back, and you can finally pump up the jams while peddling. Yup, all those other cyclists are gonna love you when you're cruising down the road blaring Justin Bieber's Baby. Also, you can make use of all those bicycle apps you downloaded.The case will set you back $30 and will probably make you stare at your iPhone while riding. Which is also dangerous. [Fruit Shop via Wired]Reply22 repliesLeave a reply


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This review is from: OCZ Diesel 16GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive Model OCZUSBDSL16G
Pros: Fast(er) compared to my older thumb drives. Aprox 13 MB/s write time, 29 MB/s read. Nice black smooth metal finish, and the cap holds by retension. Looks good, and performs well.
A++, will buy from again - lulz
Cons: Gets a little warm transferring larger files, but the metal case make sense if it dissipates the heat a little better than most plastic drives.
Other Thoughts: I wish the cap could fit on the end, but thats just personal preference reducing the chance that I'll lose it.
READ FULL REVIEWThis review is from: EVGA E758-A1 3-Way SLI (x16/x16/x8) LGA 1366 Intel X58 ATX Intel Motherboard
Pros: Works great, smooth and easy to use. Have not done any OCing yet, but that is yet to come. The jacks bracket is padded, which is nice because less air is likely to be sucked in or blown out from it, a small nice touch. Plenty of fan ports, I've run out plenty of times on past mobos, and they are strategically placed around the outer rim of the board. Digital # on the mobo reads internal temps, and it has a start button on the board incase you need to test it before placing it into a case and hooking up the connections, which is always a hassle. SATA ports are angled out, away from a video/PCI card, plus a couple ports are placed around different areas.
Cons: Plenty of fan ports from the motherboard, but what is strange is that there isn't one near the West side of the board near the jacks, for the back case fans. It wasn't a problem for me, as my fan cable was long enough to travel under the motherboard and into another port.
Other Thoughts: I haven't had it for much more than a week, but it has worked well with everything I've thrown in it. Have not tried to OC yet, but I don't have any doubt it will rock my i7.
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Glen Andresen's Five Takeaways vs. Vancouver
by Glen Andresen / Minnesota Wildvs. Atlanta: February 12
vs. Phoenix: February 10
vs. Philadelphia: February 6
vs. Edmonton: February 4
at Dallas: February 2
at San Jose: January 30
at Colorado: January 28
vs. Detroit: January 27
vs. Columbus: January 23
vs. Detroit: January 21
at Dallas: January 18
at Phoenix: January 16
at St. Louis: January 14
It's always something when the Vancouver Canucks come to town. But on Valentine's Day 2010, it was mostly all good. The Wild dominated the road-weary Canucks (playing their eighth straight road game), and got a much-needed win before the start of a two-week Olympic break. Six different players scored goals, and the Wild tacked on a season-high four power play goals.
The largest crowd of the season may have been wondering where that killer instinct was in the previous two home games. On this Sunday matinee, the Wild looked like it could have taken down the Canadian Olympic team.
This game turned in the second period, which was undoubtedly the Wild's best single period since the comeback against the Blackhawks. Through 13 minutes of the second, the Canucks didn't register a single shot while the Wild racked up 16 shots and two goals. The final shot tally in the second was 17-2, which ties the season-low for shots against in a period.
It wasn't as close as the shot count indicated. The Wild thoroughly beat the Canucks into submission and controlled the play. It might have been road fatigue, or it might have been the fact that they wear Canuck jerseys, but the only time they looked inspired was when Alexandre Burrows took on Wild enforcer Antti Miettinen.
Like I said, when the Canucks physically exit the rink, they leave plenty to talk about. I don't know if it's a self-fulfilling prophecy, but I can't name another team that consistently pulls the same kind of stunts that we see every time these two teams faceoff. This afternoon, they were pulling their typical shenanigans. I mentioned Burrows' toughness display, and then there was Aaron Rome's reaction to James Sheppard's clean hit on Christian Ehrhoff. Rome started throwing punches before Shep could even shed a glove. That was at least better than Darcy Hordichuk's reaction to Derek Boogaard's clean hit of Ryan Kesler. Kesler clearly had his shoulders facing out as Boogey leveled him. Hordichuk responded by horse collaring Boogey from behind and pulling him down to the ice. He then turtled when Boogey got up, and could then be seen screaming unprintable words at Boogaard after serving his two, five and 10 in the third period.
Roberto Luongo is one of the elite goaltenders in the League, and the Wild has had its share of trouble with elite goaltenders this year (Martin Brodeur, Ilya Bryzgalov, Miikka Kiprusoff to a lesser extent). But the Wild has Luongo's number. In his career, Bobby Lou has given up five or more goals 45 times. It's happened five times against the Wild. He was pulled for the second straight time at Xcel Energy Center. The Canucks keeper of the goal is now 11-13-5 with a .896 save percentage and a 2.88 goals against average against Minnesota.
Now, it's time for two weeks of kicking back and watching the Olympics. Todd Richards was asked if he would like his team to keep playing after a big win like this. He said he would, but he also admitted in his postgame press conference that he was in shutdown mode. "After I get done talking to you, I might go out and fall down in the hallway."
I think the break will be good, and yes, I'm saying that because I'm looking forward to some time off. But the Wild will probably get Chuck Kobasew back. Both goalies should be healthy. And the always-interesting trade deadline will take place before the next game on March 3. Plus, we'll get two weeks of watching the best hockey players in the world face off.


text: 4 Things You Need to Know If the Police Try To Search Your PhoneAshley Feinberg6/26/14 6:40pmFiled to: privacypolicephonesmobilesupreme courtarrestpolice searcheswarrants33918EditPromoteShare to KinjaToggle Conversation toolsGo to permalink In a rare unanimous Supreme Court decision yesterday, all nine Justices agreed that, yep, searching your phone without a warrant is indeed illegal. So if a police officer ever does try to dig through your digital dirt unlawfully, this is what you need to do. Advertisement The often controversial Chief Justice John Roberts summed the whole thing up with a few delightfully biting lines in the court's decision: The fact that technology now allows an individual to carry such information in his hand does not make the information any less worthy of the protection for which the Founders fought. Our answer to the question of what the police must do before searching a cell phone seized incident to an arrest is accordingly simple - get a warrant.In other words, the law is on your side, and The Daily Dot put together a nice little primer on how to handle any unlawfully snooping cops. It all boils down to the following. 1. Keep your smartphone locked.If they ask you to unlock it, you have every right to refuse. And this way, should you be stuck in handcuffs, they won't be able to pore through your phone even if they wanted to.2. Calmly repeat the following: "I do not consent to this search."Repeating the phrase means there's no room for any ambiguity. And staying calm means (hopefully) no angry officers.3. If you're not under arrest, really don't consent.While a warrantless search of your phone when you're under arrest is illegal, doing so when you're not under arrest is extra illegal.4. If the officer still ignores you, whatever you do, don't get physical in any way.If you're at the point where a cop has snatched your phone from you, you're probably in the middle of being arrested. And in those situations, physically intervening is just about the worst thing you can do. Remember the cop's name for later, because even if they find anything questionable, the cop can't use it if it was obtained illegally.Of course, there are still some situations where a cop can lawfully search your phone without obtaining a warrant first. As The Daily Dot notes: Advertisement Advertisement This includes, for example, the abduction of a child, when police suspect a person is in imminent harm, or "some imminent threat of evidence destruction."For the most part, though, this should have you covered. You can head over to The Daily Dot to see the full breakdown of your rights here. [The Daily Dot]Image via Associated PressReply339 repliesLeave a reply