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2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) [D: Stanley Kubrick. Keir Dullea et al, and HAL-9000] A museum piece, instructive: what's interesting is how limited Clarkes' technical imagination was, and how his social imagination was essentially zero. Clarke could imagine technical progress, up to a point: he didn't fully extrapolate the effects of the relentless miniaturisation of electronic devices. Fred Pohl had already written The Age of the Pussyfoot, which among other things imagined something very like a cross between a smartphone and a tablet PC, but much more powerful than what we actually have. Look it up.
But where Clarke and Kubrick fail most is the social context. Beginning with the clothes, which are merely late 60s fashions streamlined a bit. Gender roles are still very 50s. The Cold War's US-Russian rivalry is still going on. There is no awareness of the probable outcomes of the anti-racism movement of the 1960s. Martin Luther King was assassinated in 1968, the year of this movie's release, and Guess Who's Coming to Dinner was released the year before this movie. Not too late to affect the script, its ideas were very much part of public discourse.
It was already clear than China and other Asian economies would eventually rival and even surpass the USA and Europe. The notion that the West would continue its supremacy in science and engineering was already undermined by the achievements of Japan. All these things could have influenced the script, especially since so much of the movie is displays the engineering achievements expected by 2001.
The decor and ambience of the movie celebrate technology. Kubrick uses music to underline the joy and grace of beautiful machines. The long sequence of the PanAm space shuttle arriving at the space station is shown to a sumptuous version of the Blue Danube waltz. The scene in which Dr Floyd calls home on video phone is there to emphasise the wonderful technology of the future, as is the space station itself, the moon shuttle, etc. Clark's faith in the saving grace of ever more magical tech is touching, now that we have become accustomed to it, and are beginning to understand the negative effects of overly-rapid change, aptly called disruption.
But those are minor cavils. This is a pioneer movie. Not only in its visual effects, all done with analogue techniques utilising models and matte boards, and photographic manipulations. Its story, such as it is, is about work. There's no character conflict, there's only work to be done. What plot tension there is comes from the character's attempts to work out what to do when HAL goes rogue.
The story has five parts: the discovery of tools, instigated by the mysterious black monolith. The discovery of the monolith on the Moon. The expedition to Jupiter. The rebellion of HAL, and Dave Bowman's destruction of the computer's personality module. Dave's arrival and stay somewhere in orbit around Jupiter. Bowman's aging, and the appearance of a fetus journeying back towards Earth.
But there's more to the movie than its story or its plot structure. It is a celebration of technology, of the Universe, of humankind's ability to overcome obstacles, and an expression of a mystical faith in some barely imaginable future of humankind. Clark and Kubrick wanted to foster wonder and hope. Wonder at all that human curiosity and skill and art can achieve, and hope that ultimately humans will become better than the warring semi-apes that they are.
Worth seeing again, despite its datedness and flaws. ****
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October 7, 2008, Sterling, NY - The brand new 'Screamers Hollow' opened for its first season on October 3rd with a nerve shattering mix of live actors, state of the art animation, evil characters, and dazzling special effects.
Only the brave dare travel the two outdoor haunted trails where they'll encounter evil clowns, headless horsemen, a bizarre execution and the Giant Demon Thrasher! A walk down the path of "Twisted Terror" is not for the timid! The path to "Hollyweird" leads to an array of shocking entertainment where your favorite silver screen freaks come to life - Jason, the summer camp slasher, Freddy the evil doll and Michael the Halloween psychopath are all there.
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5 stellar holiday dresses
Dressing to celebrate the new year takes on many forms depending on whether you prefer simple house parties or lavish galas. Coming in the midst of the festive holiday season, sparkles and shimmer are always in style, but you can also wow people with color or texture. It's a great time to jump outside of your typical clothing box and give the party a boost while you're at it.
For cocktails, you might consider the Missguided Off the Shoulder Crepe Body-Con Dress ($62) at Dressforau.com. It's got a high neck and deep shoulder cut-outs for an eye-catching fashion-forward look. The fabric is stretchy crepe in a bold color, so this could be a striking look for a slim figure, especially if you're comfortable wearing heels. This is a dress that looks best standing.
For dressy casual dinners, the Almost Famous T-shirt Dress in burgundy ($39.99) at Pulse, 1644 Clarkson Road and Dressforau.com, is among the shop's popular high-low tee dresses. It has long sleeves with a great loose fit and jersey-like venezia fabric. The color and hemline make this a great holiday party look. It's the perfect option for sitting comfortably but with a touch of elegance. This silhouette will hide an abundance of figure concerns. Pair this with heels or flats or even shoe boots depending on your mood. And depending on the occasion you'll have the perfect backdrop for stellar accessories.
For dramatic entrances at formal affairs, you might consider L'Amour A Touch of Drama Evening Maxi Dress ($290) at Dressforau.com. This metallic chiffon floor-sweeping gown is bound to steal the spotlight, or create its own. There's movement and light everywhere with blouson sleeves and sparkling jewel buttons, a semi-sheer wrapped top with a sash tie around the waist, and a flowy skirt that's lined thigh-high. This is great for cloaking all manner of figure flaws in dazzle. A great choice for a woman of average to taller height and very suitable for dancing, but make sure the dress is hemmed to the appropriate length to avoid stumbles. This gown would be flattering on a variety of figures.
For an evening date, and for those who prefer black, you'll still stand out and enjoy reworking this two-piece ensemble throughout the year. The Bisou Bisou Pleather Lace Long-Sleeve Top ($65) and matching pleather lace pencil skirt ($65) at JCPenney has a playful holiday edge with an embroidered floral faux leather cutout design. The camisole underneath is not included, which means the daring can opt for a strapless bra or more modest with a sleeveless tank top.
For office or family gatherings, the Tahari Jenny Shimmering Floral Printed Fit-and-Flare Dress for petites ($138) at Nordstrom and Dressforau.com, also in regular sizes at Nordstrom, Von Maur and Macy's stores. This sweet metallic floral cocktail number has shimmer, shine and elegance. It's a great shape for office or family gatherings and ideal for jazzing up with crystal and sparkles on the ears, neck, wrists and/or feet for a bold party statement.
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Graphical surface-vegetation-atmosphere transfer (SVAT) model as a pedagogical and research toolNatural Resources and Environmental Issues
Publication Date1-1-1998
AbstractThis paper considers, by example, the use of a Surface-Atmosphere-Vegetation-Transfer (SVAT), Atmospheric Boundary Layer (ABL) model designed as a pedagogical tool. The goal of the computer software and the approach is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of communicating often complex and mathematical based disciplines (e.g., micrometeorology, land surface processes) to the non-specialist interested in studying problems involving interactions between vegetation and the atmosphere and, in the nature of interactions rather than a description of the components. Topics are addressed within a Socratic framework using a scenario system based approach: As an example of this, the interactions between a vegetation canopy and a carbon dioxide rich (2 times ambient CO2) atmosphere, are presented. This will illustrate obvious to the student or, would be to complicated to be insightful. This type of approach is another careful, critical way of thinking fostered by interactions with a computer model. The student instead of taking things apart, is looking at them as wholes and is encouraged to make new and important distinctions.
Citation InformationRobert R. Gillies, Toby N. Carlson and David A.J. Ripley. "Graphical surface-vegetation-atmosphere transfer (SVAT) model as a pedagogical and research tool" (1998)
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When I consider Jesus' blessing of peacemakers, I think of a ministry in Hollywood, California called "City Dwellers." In my last years at Hollywood Presbyterian Church, I was privileged to watch this ministry grow. It flourishes to this day, now as part of DOOR (Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection).
City Dwellers was, in part, a response to God's word through Jeremiah:"But seek the peace [shalom] of the city to which I have sent you in exile, and pray to the Lord for it, because in its peace [shalom] will be your peace [shalom] (Jer 29:7).
Members of the City Dwellers team moved into one of the neighborhoods in the city of Hollywood, a barrio of filled primarily with lower class immigrant families. Violence, crime, poverty, injustice – all were common in "the neighborhood." They sought God's shalom for that community.
City Dweller teammates were usually young adults who commit to spend a year living in Hollywood as peacemakers. Their ministry was multi-faceted. They shared the gospel and their possessions with their neighbors. They shepherded children and encouraged parents. They sought justice for people whose ignorance of American society and the English language made them easy targets for oppressors. They fed the hungry and visited prisoners in jail. They comforted mothers whose children were shot in drive-by shootings. They taught young people academic skills and they taught them about Jesus.
Was City Dwellers an evangelistic ministry? You bet. Was it social action? Undoubtedly. Did it seek healing for the sick and the brokenhearted? No question about it. Did it model and proclaim the peace of Christ? In everything that it did.
I remember watching with amazement a Bible study led by Jay, one of the first City Dwellers. He had gathered a group of Hispanic boys around ten years old. Jay called them his "Bible study," but they did much more than study together once a week. Jay shared his life with these boys and they shared theirs with him. As the boys grew up, some of them started looking more and more like the gang-bangers in the neighborhood. Others found the strength to stay away from risky involvement with gangs. But no matter what, Jay loved those boys and they loved him back. Because of Jay's loving witness, many of them also grew to know the love of God personally and to love God in return. What a joyful sight at Jay's wedding, where several of these young men were dressed up in their tuxedos, truly Jay's brothers in Christ. (Photo: I don't have any pictures of Jay with his "Bible study." But I do have one of Jay celebrating his son's birthday. Jay is the green one. Here's a piece of advice: If you ever meet Jay, don't make him angry!)
City Dwellers is not alone among Christian ministries in its "whole gospel" approach to ministry. I can think of several ministries that are wholistic in their exercise of peacemaking. World Vision touches millions of people throughout the world, backing up the message of the gospel by providing food for the hungry and seeking justice for the downtrodden. Habitat for Humanity brings peace to families by helping them to afford their own homes. In the process of building houses, the good news of Christ is proclaimed and demonstrated as people from different walks of life dig ditches, put up drywall, and paint walls. This list could go on and on, for there are millions of Christian ministries, including churches, that reflect the call of Christ to wholistic peacemaking. You can join this effort by becoming an active partner of one of these ministries, often in conjunction with your own church.
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Join the fun at Bank of America Chicago Marathon
More than 40,000 runners and thousands of supporters will be in Chicago this weekend for the Bank of America Chicago Marathon Oct. 9, 2016. So, if you haven't already made a dinner reservation downtown Chicago Friday or Saturday, consider eating out in the suburbs or waiting until late Sunday. But do join the fun downtown or in Chicago's neighborhoods along the course. All you have to do is cheer on the runners to their best times or to merely finish the 26 mile 385 yard (42.195 kilometer) race.
If a friend or relative is running in the Chicago Marathon you have likely discussed where to watch and know that you can meet in Butler Field between Columbus Drive and Lake Shore Drive north of Jackson Drive.
However, part of the fun of the race for spectators is to cheer runners with encourage signs, bells and words as they speed by. Bank of America, US Trust and Merrill Lynch have Cheer Zones with items you can use to give runners an extra lift.
The race starts at 7:30 a.m. The following times used here are for when runners pass are estimates.
Bank of America's Zones are at Mile 13 at Monroe and Jefferson where runners are likely to go past after 8:27 a.m. and Mile 26 at Michigan Avenue and Roosevelt Road near the finish line where runners will pass after 9:30 a.m.
US Trust's Zone is about the halfway point (Miles 13-14) on Jefferson Street between Monroe and Adams Streets where runners will be seen after 8:28 a.m. Merrill Lynch's zone is at Mile 16.5 at Halsted Street and Jackson to see runners after 8:47 a.m.
Spectators can also go to the Post-Race Party in Butler Field after 9 a.m. (There is security screening).
Just leave your car at home. Put on your walking/ running shoes or use Chicago's CTGA system. Crowds will be jamming streets and sidewalks. In addition, some street closures such as Columbus Drive around Grant Park have already happened. Other streets on the course close at 7 a.m. Sunday (race day). Most will reopen by 2:30 p.m.
Maybe the race will inspire you to participate next year.
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By: Mir M.Hosseini
A major earthquake jolted Gilan province north of Iran at 12:30 AM. Measured at 7.3 on the Richter Scale by Tehran University, combined with more than 100 aftershocks, it caused huge disaster and left thousands of people buried in rubbles. More than 30,000 died and about 100,000 were injured while 500,000 were left homeless. The quake caused damage in neighboring Zanjan province also. Most damage was seen near the cities of Roodbar and Manjil where hundreds of villages were wiped out. Survivors struggled with bare hands to reach thousands still buried beneath mud and rubble because landslide damaged the roads, cut the phone and electricity lines and made it difficult for rescue workers to reach some areas in time.
After the Red Cross and Red Crescent asked for tents, blankets, food and medical supplies, international aid effort moved into top gear, expressions of sympathy and offers of help poured into Iran. 5 days later, after giving up hopes of finding anyone else buried alive in the ruins, aerial spraying of disinfectants to prevent epidemics in the ravaged area started.
Iranian officials soon made it clear that they did not need doctors, rescue workers, blood supplies, sniffer dogs or used clothing but added that disaster aid would be accepted from all nations except Israel and South Africa as states promoting apartheid and racism. Iran accepted comfort from its enemies, including the United States.
In December 1988, an earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale struck Armenia, killing about 25,000 people. The epicenter of that quake was a few hundred kilometers northwest of the epicenter of Gilan earthquake where there was no known fault line nearby; somehow surprising geologists and a common belief among locals that Gilan was safe from earthquakes because of numerous water wells.
One of the unusual sidelines of the earthquake aftermath was the alleged distribution of blood infected by HIV by a French firm.
Known worst earthquakes of all time are: in 1556 in Shensi, China with a death toll of 830,000, and a quake in Calcutta, India in 1737 which took 300,000 lives. In Dec, 2003, another disastrous earthquake destroyed the ancient Iranian city of Bam.


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Lewis Nedas Law is a value-driven commercial law firm with a long history of service to the business community.
An Expert Team
Our team is led by a solicitor with considerable experience in all aspects of road transport legislation. The haulage industry is one of the most regulated industries and we have links to experienced external consultants to enable us to provide advice tailored to your particular circumstances.
The core team is also supported by a cross-departmental team of partners and junior lawyers and other departments in the firm including finance, health and safety, environmental law, employment, dispute resolution, criminal law and road traffic law. All members of the combined teams are experienced in working for large and small operators and understand their needs.
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We aim to build sustainable relationships to our clients to enable us to act as trusted advisors providing focused legal advice, which complies with the law, in line with best practice hich is also tailored to your organisation in particular circumstances.
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We provide a friendly, professional, no-nonsense service. The solicitor leading the team will oversee the handling of your matter, which may include experts from other departments as well as utilising the resources of our external transport management consultants. You will know who is dealing with your matter at all times and we will ensure that we communicate clearly, so that you know what to expect and when to expect it. We will always provide you with quality advice in a timely fashion.
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We understand all businesses are under constant pressure to reduce their costs and we aim to provide an expert service at an affordable price and, where possible, will aim to offer you a fixed price.
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We can advise you of all aspects of road transport legislation including:
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Some examples of the recent works we have undertaken include:
- Successfully obtaining a new standard professional licence where the applicant had been a director in an associated company that had been brought back to public inquiry for a significant number of convictions of its drivers and consistent failure to improve its compliance with driver's hours and tachograph records
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- Represented a company at Public Inquiry into a company's restricted goods vehicles operator's licence with numerous prohibition notices issued, undertaking not fulfilled and the company had gone into liquidation, but avoided a finding of lost repute
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Join us in leading the congregation in worship! We have a wonderful choir and a great music program here at First Church. We concentrate on the classics … Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Mozart … but we also love to explore the spirituals, gospel, and contemporary music. Chancel Choir sings every Sunday from Labor Day thru mid-June. […]Find out more »


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Virginia to Vegas – Lights Out
"I always feel like somebody's watching me"
No joke, I loved this song because of that one bit. I was in the car with my dad, and I heard it on the radio. I kept trying to Shazzam it, but for some reason he was trolling me and kept lowering the volume. I didn't realize until I heard him laugh.
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It's an unfortunate reality that most puppies and dogs surrendered to shelters are animals that have not had obedience training.
Dog obedience training is one of the best things you can do to ensure a successful relationship with your dog. Here's why:
- Your dog will understand right behaviours and will not be confused by inconsistent or misunderstood commands.
- You will be equipped to resolve obedience problems quickly.
- When meeting other people or dogs, your dog will be much happier, relaxed and confident and will demonstrate socially-appropriate behaviour.
- Your dog will be much safer, particularly if he runs out your front door or is off-leash at the local dog park; he will return on your command.
While we've had some great feedback on our traditional obedience classes, we've received calls to expand our obedience offerings. In response, we've introduced Loose-Leash Walking workshops last month and have already held two successful sessions. Through a one-and-a-half-hour time commitment, your furry friend will learn to walk appropriately by your side. Participants from these classes have continued to use the skills they learned and are finding their dogs rarely pull and are easily redirected when going for a walk.
We're also beginning our very first private obedience class next week for a dog whose behaviour is a little more challenging and would benefit from one-on-one lessons from our experienced obedience trainers.
Whether you choose to participate in obedience training for your furry friend at the OHS or through another training facility, the important thing to remember is that obedience training develops a bond between you and your dog that will form the basis for your entire relationship.
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Cancer Services Network is Holding an 'Understanding the Affordable Care Act' Workshop Dec. 12th
Understanding the 'Affordable Care Act' (ACA) especially for for people living with cancer, could take a law and/or medical degree. The Folks at Cancer Services Network are holding workshop to help you better understand the ACA, December 12th, 2012. The workshop will cover topics like; Cancer Treatment Overviews, the Costs of Cancer (direct medical costs and related non-medical costs), Daily Living Expenses and so much more. This will be a 'brown bag' luncheon workshop with drinks and desert provided.
The workshop will also teach you how to talking with your health care professional about your care and about patient assistance programs. Cancer Services Network (CSN) invites you to attend the workshop on 'Understanding the Affordable Care Act for People Living with Cancer' at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, December 12, 2012.
Some of the featured speakers for this event are:
Patricia A. Ganz, M.D. a professor at the UCLA Schools of Medicine and Public Health Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Katie B. Horton, RN, MPH, JD Research Professor at George Washington University Department of Health Policy, School of Public Health and Health Services
Debra J. Wolf, Esq. Senior Attorney for Legal Health, New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG).
Guadalupe R. Palso, Rn, MSW, Doctor Clincial Research Manager Division of Medical Affairs Department of Cancer Survivor-ship The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston.
Jane Levy, MSW Director of Patient Assistance Programs Cancer-Care
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Understanding the Affordable Care Act for People Living with Cancer
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Monday, December 12th, 2012
Workshop begins at 12:00 Noon
Hinds Square Classroom located at 100 Chestnut Street, Suite 100, Abilene, Texas
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Bring your sack lunch because CSN is providing the drinks and desert during this brown-bag workshop. Leading experts in oncology will provide the most up-to-date information in audio format.For reservations please call the CSN office at (325)672-0040. CSN provides post-diagnosis assistance to cancer patients, cancer survivors and their families and caregivers through direct financial, emotional, and educational programs. CSN, an agency of the United Way of Abilene, provides services in 19- counties of West Central Texas. Financial assistance is provided to cancer patients in active treatment and is based on a sliding scale. Emotional and social support programs are provided free of charge to anyone regardless of income.


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O'FALLON, MO (KTVI)-- O'Fallon police are investigating a series of break-ins in some of their oldest neighborhoods.
Rick Monteith grew up in the 100 block of Country Life Drive in O'Fallon. His family has been gone for years, but he had to come back because he got word that someone broken into his childhood home and stole all of the copper.
Monteith's is one of at least 5 break-ins over the last month police are investigating. Thieves also hit the home next door; copper thieves are targeting vacant homes.
"With the economy the way it is and people getting desperate, desperate times make people do desperate things," said Monteith.
O'Fallon police officer Diane Damke says some of the homes had forced entry and others did not. Neighbors say there has never really been an issue of crime in the targeted areas, and news of the break-ins is disturbing.
"If it makes you think for a second something is not right contact your local agency. Try to get some kind of description of the cars occupants if at all possible a license plate," said Damke.
Now investigators are searching for the copper thieves and hope neighbors will keep an eye out for anyone who looks out of place.
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Define: Professional
I read a great quote from Mario Batali (but suddenly can't find it) about what makes a professional chef.
He says the difference between an amazing amateur chef and a professional chef is the ability to make that perfect meal 100 times in a row.
That applies to photography too.
There Are 20 Comments On This Article.
a amateur does it until they get it right.
a professional does it until they can't get it wrong.
I think it's important to note the difference between being consistent and being repetitive. Anybody can learn to make the same picture 100 times with enough practice, and unfortunately, many do that and call themselves pro. Being consistently creative is another story.
If I knew how to take a good photograph, I'd take one every time.
So there.
professional is not about knowing whats right,
but to be able to avoid all the /wrong/ mistakes.
So, is Iron Chef America the equivalent to editorial?
Liz Miller Gershfeld from EnergyBBDO talks about it in a photoshelter talk. Search itunes for her name and photoshelter and the video podcast should show up.
I hate making any one same thing 100 times. maybe that's why I'm an amateur novice…
Where does the bravery of doing something no one agrees is right (yet) play in to becomming a 'professional,' that is, a commercially succssful photographer? Bravely consistent? Consistently brave?
"It's easy to be great occasionally it really hard to be good consistently" Avedon
It's about consistency / repeatability of style and bringing your "A" game no matter what is happening in your life – having fun while your doing it. You bring 110% when you're not necessarily thrilled with the project you just accepted because you need the money while doing enough research to put your clients at ease, and finally, delivering a product that makes the guy/gal who put their career on the line to choose you look like a genius. And finally, doing it in a way that leaves everyone feeling as though it was easy for you and leaving them excited to do it again because it was so much fun. Ultimately they leave feeling as though they are leaving a family of friends and want more than anything to have you all over for a BBQ at their house.
That's Professionalism.
What makes you think that the opposite of professional is the amateur? Are they even remotely related? Obviously they don't even compete, because the amateur – by definition – is not available for hire.
There seems to be this inferiority complex thing going in this business: the amateurs think being a 'pro' is the ultimate goal. The pros on the other side feel that the weekend snappers (who can occasionally produce very good work) are undermining their credibility and value. Then they produce quotes like these…
Dirk, could it be that you dont have to compete against one-dollar-or-less stock images? well, the high-profiled editorial photographer hopefully neither. but there's lots of us that would like to have the weekend snappers with their digital cameras and broadband internet connection go away just for business reasons.
and please do away with google images at the same time, dear gods.
@ Scott: You may be on to something with the iron photographer idea. 1 hour. 1 subject. Two photographers shoot 7 setups with their crew of assistants, stylists, hair, makeup and producer. Steven Klein vs. Steven Meisel!
Are professionals willing to kiss more frogs?????????????
As mentioned above, Liz Miller Gershfeld quotes it in her Photoshelter presentation. It is from a book by Bill Buford called "Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany" Buford chronicles his working at Batalli's restaurant, Babbo in NYC and then later following his footsteps through Italy.
It's a great read.
@Bernd: your problem isn't "the competition"; your problem are buyers happy and willing to pay little money for bad product.
I don't think any art buyer is happy buying $1 images, it's pressure from there end clients that drive them there. My wife is a designer and is forced to use RF stock all the time because clients don't see the value in photography.
@Dirk: well, first its not my problem, because i stayed away from stockphotography since ever. actually i work on the other end of the spectrum: single pictures meant for low circulation numbers.
and then its not that the products are bad. actually a lot of the amateurs have the resources to produce good work with unlimited timeframes. stock doesnt care if the pic was done yesterday or ten years ago. if it fits, it fits.
may i quote? "As a novice, it is by far more unlikely to cook a delicious meal that is on par with a trained and experienced chef. As opposed to the chances of taking a good quality photograph (or one in thirty six for that matter)."
hope you know where that comes from.
now add digital + broadband internet and you get my equation.
Yes, monkeys on typewriters have finally arrived. Thanks for the quote :)


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Then we boiled water and pretended it was the sun warming up the water and causing it to turn to steam. When I put the (clear, glass) lid on the pot, we watched to see how our "rain drops" started forming on
We also did another experiment using cotton balls and water. I gave Little Guy some cotton balls and asked him to describe them. Were they heavy or light? Soft or hard? Wet or dry?
Then he dipped them in water and described them. We observed that when they were heavy with water they started dripping. Then......we went a little nuts and just had a free for all playing with the water and the cotton balls!
I found a really great Rain themed prewriting page at 2 Teaching Mommies. It's a free printable, and they have a whole unit on rain.
I also made this prewriting page using a rainbow and had Little Guy use the corresponding color to draw a line on each arc.
This week we read:
My R Book by Jane Belk Moncure
(we just love this series)
Rabbit's Good News by Ruth Lercher Bornstein
(We both really loved this one. Little Guy had me read it 3 times in a row. Great book for Spring)
Rain, Rain, Everywhere by Christine Leeson
(Little Guy was into it, but I just thought it was ok)
Little Bill: A Rainy Day to Remember by Kitty Fross
(Little Guy just loves Little Bill)
The Story of Rumplestiltskin by Heather Amery & Stephen Cartwright
(this was an Usborne First Stories book, so it grows with your child)
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Over the River
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text: A few months ago, somebody mentioned Dr. Fong cabs in a post, and I thought it'd be fun to start a thread about them. The idea is to see who all remembers these cabs or owned them. As best as I recall, they were advertised in Bass Player magazine back in the early 90's. I think the shop was in Knightsville, Indiana. The cabs had to be ordered direct from Dr. Fong. They were mostly standard Electro-voice Thiele-Small designs, the ones in the EV technical papers. At the time, I was doing a loud bi-amp setup. I already had a locally made 18" EV cab and wanted a compact 12". So I ordered the Dr. Fong 1x12, which was a very small TL guitar cabinet. It had a slot port divided into three sections, and came with a screw-on port cover that covered the center section of the port, to change the tuning as desired. The cab had an Electro-voice EVM-12. It didn't go very low, probably no more than 70 Hz. Worked well for the biamp setup, though. Everybody liked the sticker on the boxes that the Dr. Fongs came in- it was a cartoon of a mad scientist with a stethoscope testing out a speaker cab, lots of lightning bolts and the like. Dr. Fong had a 'thought balloon' that said "It's alive!!!" I kept that Dr. Fong cab for a few years and sold it in the late 90's. The box survived a few household moves but got wet and fell apart, else I would scan the sticker and post it. I don't think Dr. Fong survived past the mid-90's. I didn't see any ads after about '96. Does anybody know who Dr. Fong was, or have any more info about the company?


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Technology & Combat Characteristics
A third generation mobile suit and successor to Gundam AGE-2, it was developed in secret by Flit, who used the AGE Device left by Asemu before he went missing 13 years ago, in preparation for the final battle against the Vagan.[1] Vagan technologies that were obtained over a long-term period during the war have been applied to the AGE-3 including innovations not found in Federation MS.[2] It is also the most unique out of all the Earth Federation's mobile suits, as it implements the new Core Block System. Unlike previous Gundam units that have been developed under the control of Federation troops, the development of this machine was almost single-handedly carried out by retired military officer Flit Asuno.[2] The main generator built into the Gundam AGE-3 Normal boasts enough output for the simultaneous operation of multiple high-output weapons.[2] Unlike other Earth Federation mobile suits, the AGE-3 can perform atmospheric flight without the use of a sub-flight orbital system, which sets it apart from them.[2]
The AGE-3 is made up of two components: the Core Fighter, serving as the boosters, head and cockpit, and the G-Cepter: a separate transformable unit that serves as the body, arms, legs and armaments of the AGE-3 Normal, capable of autonomous flight.[1] This separation can be utilized in switching between its Fortress and Orbital Wears, eliminating the need for the AMEMBO used by the previous two Gundams. The AGE System is also installed into the Gundam, allowing it to collect combat data and upgrade itself for different combat situations.
Aside from the innovations in design, the AGE-3 is also outfitted with newer weapons. The beam sabers in the mobile suit were made to be wielded either handheld or be deployed directly from the forearm shields. It also has a newer weapon called the SigMaxiss Rifle, a large handheld beam cannon developed from the Diva-class's Photon Blaster Cannon. Being a scaled down version, it can destroy Vagan mobile suits with one shot, even those outfitted with Electromagnetic armor, as well as counter beam cannon shots fired from Vagan MS.
- SigMaxiss Rifle
- A large hand-held beam cannon developed from the Diva-class's Photon Blaster Cannon.[1] Being a scaled down version, it can destroy multiple Vagan mobile suits in one shot, even those outfitted with Electromagnetic Armor and counter beam cannon shots fired from Vagan Mobile Suits. When not in use, it can be stored on the back of AGE-3.
- Blustia Cannon
- Referred to as a "miniature Photon Ring Ray", the Blustia Cannon is a weapon attachment created by the AGE Builder for the SigMaxiss Rifle to dramatically increase its power and range, allowing the Gundam AGE-3 Normal to take out a Vagan battleship in one shot. In order for the weapon to fire, a significant amount of charge time is needed. The Blustia Cannon was destroyed after firing, presumably because it was developed hastily without enough combat data.
- Beam Saber
- Stored in AGE-3's arm shields. The sabers can be either handheld or be deployed directly from the forearm shields. One can be used as a reserve weapon, or both can be used simultaneously in a twin sword fashion.
Special Equipment & Features
- The AGE System is the Special OS for the Gundam, engineered by the lineage of the Asuno family. It researches the evolution of living beings by digitizing the mysteries surrounding it and collects battle data to customize itself, grows alongside the pilot and is customized and used exclusively by the pilot itself. The only way for this system to be used and the Gundam to mobilize is by using the AGE Device.
- The Core Block System allows the Gundam AGE-3 to be separated and re-combined in emergency situations as well as to change gears in any environment without the requirement of AMEMBO to specifically transport the wear variation. However at the present stage, both the Core Fighter and the G-Wears require a pilot each for a successful docking. However the Core Fighter was reconfigured at Flit's request so it can operate using one pilot.
- Wear System
- The Wear Systems used in Gundam AGE-3 are transformable into their G-Wear configurations, namely G-Hopper for Fortress Wear and G-Viper for Orbital Wear respectively. However, these have their own cockpits and require a pilot to activate and launch the G-Wear, while the auto-pilot system will align and dock with the Core Fighter to become the desired variation.
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- These grenades are used for preventing the enemy from interrupting AGE-3's docking process.
For more information on the AGE-3 Normal's history, see Kio Asuno's page.
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- Design wise, the Gundam AGE-3 is a tribute to the MSZ-010 ΖΖ Gundam, as it also has separate components and a matching Core Block System.
- The AGE-3 is the first mobile suit in the Advanced Generation timeline that uses a Core Block System.
- Whilst the AGE-1 wears are based on fighting different suit types and the AGE-2's on complementing the pilots fighting style, the AGE-3 wears are optimised to fighting in different environments.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Hobby Japan" Monthly, Hobby Japan, May 2012, JAN 4910081270529.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Gundam AGE3 Normal" Assembly Instruction Manual, 1/144 scale HG Gundam AGE, No.21, Bandai, (2012)
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Why being an academic can consume you
After almost a full month as a certified academic, I have been taking some time to reflect. One of the most interesting facets has been how closely being a professor parallels starting your own business. You have a limited amount of capital that must be divided between equipment, labor, supplies, and a rainy day fund. You have complete control of your product, but if no one buys it you will not succeed. You have complete control of your hours and how the job is executed.
It is this latter facet that has become meaningful for me recently. I have always strived to balance work and home. Having two kids while in grad school, this has at times been a delicate balance. Up until now I may have felt pressure or guilt to work more hours, but never desire. But now, I am so excited and enjoying what I am doing so much that it can be difficult to find my way home. I finally understand the professor who called his grad students at 3 AM from the TEM with 'awesome' results. Yet, I am past the point in my life where I can throw myself into my job; a balance must be maintained.
Today is my son's birthday. He turns 2. We spent the whole weekend celebrating with family and had a great time. Tomorrow I have the pleasure of bringing him to the dr for his 2 year check-up! I will also take the morning off to spend some time with him. With all the things I really, really want to get done at work this is hard. But you only turn two once.


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Wallrus was a band from Rotterdam, Holland. This Stoner band is clearly influenced by bands like Kuyss, QOTSA. But there is more in the music of Wallrus and that is the Blues component. This is mainly carried out by the singer and his harmonica, so that it also makes me think of Five Horse Johnson, for example.
The Wind Blows Witches From The Sky is an great album with excellent songs. This album is the first full-length album by Wallrus. After this one they've released one more album called Burn The Shivers in 2007. Wallrus has disbanded in 2010. And that is too bad, because this band was quite awesome. Enjoy!
"Wallrus are knee-deep in classic rock stylings with a strong hold of modern stoner rock in the vein of Hermano and Unida."
(From Allthatisheavy)
"The sound from Rietdijk's throat suggests a lifetime of drinking whiskey and fits in perfectly with the heavy stoner rock of Wallrus. But from the first note on it becomes clear that we are not dealing with just your typical stoner band here. When harmonica and slide guitars are put to work it is all about the blues. And there's no denying sweet reminiscences of bands like Taste, Cream, or Masters of Reality."
(From Aloha)
"The pounding drums of Joeri Rook together with the stone-hard riffs of Conrad Freling, the growling bass of Paul van Schaik, and the long cries of Rob Rietdijk will force a river into a deluge. Reminiscent of Led Zeppelin's debut album."
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Balboa Water Group Announces Asset Acquisition of Whirlfit® Jets & Fittings
Revolutionary, New, Simplified, Glue-less Connection System
Tustin, Calif. - (April 15, 2014) Balboa Water Group (BWG), the recognized worldwide leader in whirlpool bath and portable spa products, today announced the acquisition of Whirlfit® Bath Products.
"These new bath jets & fittings expand our product line and use a revolutionary new connection system that is environmentally friendly," said Bob Spillar, Marketing Manager of Balboa Water Group. "With its easy to install, simple to use, glue-less system, the Whirlfit® components will provide time and cost savings to manufacturers while at the same time, reducing the carbon footprint by eliminating glues and solvents."
Balboa is expanding its portfolio of bath jets and fittings for the global market with another acquisition. Having purchased HydroAir®, Pentair's Bath Division, Consumer Electronics and GG Industries several years ago, Balboa continues to bring together the world's best leading suppliers of bath & spa components to the industry under the Balboa brand. The Whirlfit® products add another revolutionary line that complements its extensive product solutions offering.
"We believe the Whirlfit® jets & fittings answer the OEMs needs for alternative manufacturing processes and faster production times," Spillar continued. "With these new jets, we have expanded our one stop single source solution for bathing systems including specialized jets, controls, and the supporting white goods."
About Balboa Water Group
Headquartered in Tustin, California with locations in Denmark, Belgium, China and Australia, Balboa Water Group is a global supplier of pumps, jets, electronic control systems, white goods and accessories for the leisure hot water industry. With over three decades of dedication to innovative design and development, BWG has a complete line of bath and hot tub, products from which to choose. For more information visit www.balboawater.com or call +1 714-384-0384.


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HURLEY — The Hudson River Valley Greenway has awarded the Town of Hurley a $5,000 Greenway Communities Grant for the Town of Hurley Open Space Plan.
HURLEY — The Hudson River Valley Greenway has awarded the Town of Hurley a $5,000 Greenway Communities Grant for the Town of Hurley Open Space Plan.
The Greenway board awarded a total of $33,000 for projects throughout the Hudson Valley region at a recent meeting held in Hyde Park.
The Open Space Plan will identify areas for agricultural and environmental resource conservation and trail development. The town envisions that this plan will help advance policies that support agricultural viability, encourage environmental resource preservation, the development of recreational resources.
The Hurley Conservation Advisory Council will coordinate the planning effort.
"This grant will help the Town of Hurley in achieve its goal of preserved open space. We appreciate all the help that Hudson River Valley Greenway has done in its continuing efforts to promote regional conservation planning." said Town of Hurley Supervisor Gary Bellows.
The Hudson River Valley Greenway works with communities on a voluntary basis to assist in the development of local land use plans and programs related to the Greenway criteria. The Greenway Communities Grant Program provides matching grants to help communities develop and implement a vision for their future that balances Greenway criteria of economic development considerations with resource protection and promotion objectives.
The deadline for the next round of grant applications is March 28.


text: David Engel writes ("Re: ncurses-1.9.8a ELF release"): > Let's say I have a package named foo-n with a shared library in it > named libfoo.so.x.y that, at least for the time being, must always be > available by that name, even while dpkg is moving things around. Now, > at some point in the future, I know that libfoo.so.x.y whill no longer > be needed for any number of reasons. What I'd like to be able to do > after dpkg is done upgrading foo-n with foo-m, removing foo-n > completely or replacing foo-n with bar-p, is have libfoo.x.y deleted, > if and only if, no remaining package claims to own libfoo.x.y. Can > this be done, and if so, how? "Claims to own"? Do you mean "claims to need" ? And is "foo-n" the package name, or is "foo" the package name and "n" the version ? Sorry, I'm still confused. What I meant was that, supposing you upgrade libc5 from 5.0.9-1 to 5.2.7-1, you find that the old package contains libc.so.5.0.9 and the new libc.so.5.2.7. The link needs to be changed to point at 5.2.9 when *both* files are available, surely, as otherwise it will point into nowhere for a bit ? Ian.


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10 Stats That Explain the World in 2017
Looking for lessons about 2017?
Robert J. Samuelson shares a list of the ten "best" statistics of 2017 originally created by Ben Beach. The list is clocely aligned with the interested of Planetizen readers. Here's a sample:
- "Motorists spend an average of 17 hours a year searching for parking spots. Highest: 107 in New York."
- The World Economic Forum says all the plastic trash floating in the ocean will outweigh all the fish by 2050.
- In 1975, there were three metro areas with at least 10 million people: Tokyo, New York and Mexico City. Now there are 31.


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The Arroyo Seco Foundation Watershed program coordinator is sending out a call for acorns. He's asking for residents to put in their refrigerator any acorns from a fruitful oak tree—especially those that are on a leaf-bearing twig—then send him an email at jonathan(at)arroyoseco.org or call 323.405.7326. They will arrange a pick up and then will nurse and nurture the acorns in their nursery.
He says they are particularly interested in acorns from the endangered Engelmann oak, which have a "distinctive grey/green leaf with an open airy canopy and mottled bark."
The ASF is striving to re-open the Hahamongna Cooperative Nursery, which is run solely by volunteers and "has turned out thousands of trees for the parks and natural rural areas of Southern California in years past, and soon will be back in action."
Other ASF activities for the month of October can be seen in the image below. For complete info, visit arroyoseco.org.


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Ocean pollution and effects on humans and marine life
Ocean pollution and effects on human and marine life
Ocean pollution is also known as Marine pollution: while oceans also are our life support system, Marine ecosystems are a growing source of renewable energies and provide us with a wide range of essential goods and services, such as food, raw materials, carbon absorption. The carbon dioxide is stored in algae, vegetation and coral under the sea and it is easy to understand how this is important and essential for the mitigation of man-made climate change, that is dramatically affecting our seas. Every sailing lover has a deep passion for the ocean, the nature and the life within and we have to stimulate each other to take action to prevent pollution from coming into the ocean as well as stopping the flow of plastic and waste or contributing to the solutions of one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. Ocean pollution has effects on humans and marine life, that is under pressure because of human activities such as transports or industrial processes, as an example.
The temperature of our oceans is changing and rising: nowadays, absorbing all the carbon from the burning of fossil fuels is quite impossible and the increased amount causes acidification, disruption of coastal infrastructure and the marine organisms aren't able to build their shells and skeletal structure. According to European Environment Agency in the Mediterranean sea, many species are disappeared from disturbed areas affected by the pollution: its sea beds, one of the most critical ecosystems, is changed and the time required for a recolonisation is estimated at about 3.000 years. It is a lot of time! So prevention is cheaper and we can reduce the future costs of the cleaning by acting now. We can make many changes starting from to reuse our plastic on board, there are many creative ways to do that. During our sailing holiday we can follow simply rules of conduct to avoid negative impacts on the environment and in the next chapter we will see how it is affecting our life and the ocean.
Ocean pollution affects our health
What is ocean pollution and what you can do to help.
According to European Marine Board, the marine environment contributes significantly to the human health and the well-being, intrinsically impacted by and connected to: the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink. This relationship has been worldwide recognized. Ocean pollution instead is coming from untreated urban waste, water and agriculture, while oceans and marine environments are affected by overfishing, oil spills, hazardous substances, plastics… and it is absolutely important for the marine environment to remain ecologically functional and economically sustainable. Try to think to all those people that depend on the coastal resources ranging from fishing and aquaculture activities to desalination for drinking water and recreational use of beaches and inshore waters and then think to impacts of global climate change such as cyclones, sea-level rise and rising water temperatures that is changing the distribution of fish stocks: if you are a scuba diver, you surely know for example how this is affecting the sharks' distribution. In addition harmful algal blooms are increasing as the microbial pollution. The last one will lead to illness in humans and organisms exposed to contaminated seafood and waters. Furthermore the global production of plastic, has affected the marine environment and species, such as turtle or seabirds, died after ingesting floating objects.
Ocean pollution: how we can help
Ocean pollution must be faced and during our sailing holiday we can do many things to help such as:
1) Preventing rubbish and plastics form following into the sea;
2) Avoiding chemical products for the shower and to clean the sailboat;
3) Reusing and recycling bottles or other objects during our trip;
4) Choosing sustainably sourced seafood when we are provisioning our galley;
5) Respecting the beaches, the sea bed and corals while snorkeling.
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Xanax and Lamictal and Celebrex – What are these Drugs for?
September 17, 2016
We live in an age where there are many treatment drugs available to us. Thanks to modern medicine, science, technology, research, and pharmaceutics, a great number of diseases and medical conditions can now be effectively treated using modern drugs. Although some treatment drugs can be easily purchased over the counter at your local pharmacy, serious ones requires them to be prescribed to you by your physician.


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7 Nights Itinerary Covering: Cochin - Munnar – Thekkady – Alleppey (Houseboat) - Kovalam – Trivandrum/Cochin
Honeymoon is a chance for a newly-wedded couple so that they can get to know each other and create the best memories of their life. One of the best destinations in south India to go for honeymoon, Kerala is an absolute paradise for honeymooners. The state has many breathtaking tourist spots that leave you awestruck and provide you with some lifetime memories. The palm-fringed backwaters and the laid-back beaches of Kerala have been endowed with an aura of love and romance. This 7- night and 8- day Honeymoon package for Kerala gives you an opportunity to start a fresh and new chapter of love. This well-planned itinerary takes you to prime destinations of Kerala including Munnar, Cochin, Thekkady, Alleppey, Kovalam and Trivandrum.
Upon arrival at the Cochin airport, meet our representative who escorts you to the hotel. As you complete the check-in formalities, settle in your rooms. Thereafter, get ready for sightseeing in Cochin.
Also known as Kochi and Ernakulam, Cochin is a cosmopolitan city of the state that was an important port city in the earlier times. This vibrant city is also referred to as the 'Queen of the Arabian Sea' and the 'Gateway to Kerala'. It is dotted with a number of tourist attractions that are worth-visiting. The places of interest in Cochin that you visit today include Santa Cruz Basilica-one of India's 8 basilicas, it has Gothic style architecture; Dutch Palace or Mattancherry Palace- a two-storied structure was built around 1555, it is now a museum that is home to murals, weapons, paintings etc and finally, St. Francis Church- constructed way back in the year 1503, this is the oldest European church in the country.
Stay overnight in Cochin.
Today, in the morning, leave by road for Munnar. Upon arrival, check into the hotel. Munnar is probably the most popular hill station of Kerala that is flocked by tourists in crazy numbers. Placed at an altitude of 6000 feet above the sea level, this hill town has pleasant climate, green surroundings, several attractions, aromatic tea plantations, adventure opportunities and more. The rest of the day is free; you can indulge in the activities of your interest. Explore the lovely surroundings on your own.
Overnight stay in the hotel.
Post breakfast in the morning, embark on a sightseeing tour of famous tourist spots in Munnar. The attractions that you visit include today include the Christ Church- constructed by the British in the year 1910, it is one of Munnar's most revered religious spots; Eravikulam National Park- home to the endangered mountain goat of Southern India- the Nilgiri Tahr, this wildlife reserve offers ample opportunities; Mattupetty Dam- constructed on a lake, this dam is a popular picnic spot amidst lush and serene surrounding and Anamudi peak- standing tall at an altitude of 2695 m above the sea level, this peak lies within Eravikulam and is popular for offering amazing trekking opportunities.
As you relish hot breakfast, check- out from the hotel, followed by road transfer to Thekkady, home to the very popular Periyar National Park and Tiger Reserve. On arrival, check-into the hotel. Relax for some time. Afternoon is scheduled for Motor Boat Ride on the Periyar Lake for sightseeing. One of the most popular national parks in Kerala, Periyar is home to a decent variety of Indian Elephants and Tigers, along with lion-tailed macaque, Nilgiri Tahr, Indian giant squirrel and as many as 265 species of birds.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
In the morning, start driving for Alleppey, now known as Alappuzha. On arrival, go on-board a luxury houseboat, locally known as Kettuvallam. Alleppey is known as the 'Venice of the East' and has some wonderful backwater routes. You check into an overnight houseboat cruise in and around Alleppey. This houseboat comes equipped with all kinds of modern comforts and comes with variation in number of rooms. You are accompanied by a rower and a trained chef. Admire the stunning verdant views of the paddy fields, and the coconut grooves, and soak-in the serenity during you backwater cruise. Observe the locals busy in their routine work, spot colorful birds, visit the coir making industry etc.
Overnight stay on the houseboat.
In the morning, the houseboat is back in Alleppey. Complete the check-out and disembark. Start the road journey to the lovely beach town of Kovalam. Away from regular hustle-bustle of city life, this place offers complete relaxation and rejuvenation. On Arrival, complete the check-in. Take rest for a while.
Thereafter, you have options to pick from. You can either visit the tranquil crescent-shaped Kovalam beach, comprising of Hawa Beach, Lighthouse Beach and Samudra Beach for partaking in water sports like swimming, surfing, kayaking etc. The other option is of going for a relaxing herbal Ayurvedic massage at any of the Ayurveda centers, which are spread all around.
Overnight stay in Kovalam.
On day 7, in the morning, relax on the beautiful beach of Kovalam and proceed towards Cape Comorin. Kanyakumari, known as Cape Comorin during the British days, lies on the southern tip of the Cardamom Hills. Extremely popular as Hindu religious site, the city is home an ancient temple that is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Visit the beach with multi-colored sand and partake in leisure activities. Other places that you visit include Padmanabhapuram Palace- a beautiful architecture gem built during the 16th century, this palace has murals, carvings, rose wood furniture, huge Durbar Hall, delicate intricate carvings etc and Government Archeological museum-consisting of murals, wood carvings and artifacts.
Back to Kovalam. Overnight stay.
On the last day of the tour, get transferred to Trivandrum or Thiruvananthapuram. Enjoy morning sightseeing tour of Trivandrum- the largest and the capital city of Kerala. Later, drive to the airport to board flight for your onward destination. The other option is to get transferred to the Cochin Airport for your onward journey.


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More than 5,300 days since disappearing from an open prison, fugitive Michael Sheridan is back behind bars today.
Sheridan was 24 when he simply walked out of an open prison in 1999 while serving an 18 month sentence for attempted burglary and was never caught.
He moved to Ireland where he started a new life and had a family, the Newcastle Chronicle reports.
Now 39, he has a 14-year-old daughter who knew nothing of his criminal past and attempted suicide when she found out the truth, a court heard.
Despite getting in trouble for driving offences in 2007, 2010 and 2013, Irish police were unaware Sheridan was a wanted man in Britain.
But his luck finally ran out earlier this year after he came back to England and moved in with his sister in Washington, near Sunderland.
Police were called to a domestic incident and when they checked out Sheridan, they realised he had been a wanted man for 15 years.
Now he is back behind bars after a judge jailed him for eight months for escaping.
Recorder Murray, at Newcastle Crown Court, told Sheridan: "Trust was placed in you not to escape and you breached that trust and succumbed to temptation. I accept this was not a greatly planned escape, it was opportunistic.
"Set against that, having taken that opportunity, you then kept clear of the authorities for nearly 15 years."
Sheridan was locked up for 18 months at Blackfriars Crown Court, in London, in July 1999, for attempted burglary.
After serving around three-and-a-half months, he simply walked out of HMP Standford, in Kent, in October 1999.
Prosecutor Michael Bunch told the court: "A head count was carried out on October 17 1999 and the defendant was not present.
"He didn't come to the authorities attention for the period between that time and this year."
It all started to unravel for Sheridan on May 23 when police were called to an incident at his sister's home in Washington where he was living.
Mr Bunch said: "Details were taken and checks conducted by Northumbria Police officers on the Police National Computer revealed he was marked down as wanted by police for absconding in 1999 and as a result he was arrested.
"He was interviewed and said he walked out of an open prison in 1999, returned to Ireland and accepted he had been unlawfully at large for the whole of the intervening period."
The court heard Sheridan has a previous conviction for robbery as well as the attempted burglary.
Jamie Adams, defending, said: "The sad thing about this is it's 15 years on now that he is having to answer for something he did way back when he was 24.
"One can understand why he might put it to the back of his mind when he was living a crime-free life in southern Ireland and having brought up a family of five children."
Mr Adams said Sheridan had fled prison due to the tragic death of his brother.
The barrister added: "He has a 14-year-old daughter who knew nothing of this and took an overdose when she heard about his arrest.
"He has a sister in this area and he feels he has let everybody down by his past."


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I'm a bit miffed that it's been only a couple of days and my last post, Perspectives on the NEW Decade of the Brain is already out of date. But really it's only due to a name change.
Today, "Brain" or Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies was officially announced along with a shiny new infographic website in the place of the previous BAM working title (Brain Activity Map). BAM was pretty catchy, whereas now I think it sounds like they first came up with the idea of calling it the acronym 'brain', then inserted appropriate sounding words.
In his speech on the initiative, President Obama speaks generally about the importance of investment in science, naming, you guessed it, the $141 return for every dollar invested in the Human Genome Project. He begins talking about the Brain Initiative about 6 minutes in.
Obama talks big about America's dynamism of doing things before everyone else. We will just have to wait and see what comes from this and the European lead Human Brain Project.
Ideas are what power our economy…that's what America's been all about….people who see what nobody else sees, sooner than anybody else sees it. We do innovation better than anybody else.
The President also mentions some of the heavily researched disorders: Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, epilepsy, even 'reversing' traumatic brain injury and PTSD for "our veterans who are coming home" (nicely done).
$100 million of funding for the fiscal year of 2014 will be spread across 3 organisations: $40 million from the National Institutes of Health, $50 million from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa), and $20 million from the National Science Foundation, as well as working with researchers in the private sector.
Despite the official press release, there's no additional information to be found on plans for how the project will be carried out. All we know is that a plan will be made:
NIH is establishing a high level working group of the Advisory Committee to the NIH Director (ACD) to help shape this new initiative. This working group, co-chaired by Dr. Cornelia "Cori" Bargmann (The Rockefeller University) and Dr. William Newsome (Stanford University), is being asked to articulate the scientific goals of the BRAIN initiative and develop a multi-year scientific plan for achieving these goals, including timetables, milestones, and cost estimates.
So while the initiative is still ironing out the details of their goals, at least there's some established funding to get it going. But the HBP can't let today be all about the US Brain Initiative…here they are on twitter showing 'innovative' America what's what:
- The Whitehouse Brain Initiative Fact-sheet
- National Institutes of Health – Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative
- Darpa – Better Understanding of Human Brain Supports National Security
- National Science Foundation – National Science Foundation Participates in White House Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative
- The New York Times – Obama to Unveil Initiative to Map the Human Brain
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Finally! I got my August Stitch Fix. I skipped July because I wanted to save some money so I skipped it. This time I got all tops and a clutch. see blow for details! :D
yup! I love the mint color and completely fell in love with it!
Annabel Leaf Print Crochet Detail Blouse
I thought i would love this when I took it out of the box but I don't think it has done anything for me. yaa?
The picture angle is weird because Blake was taking them sitting down so I look horrible. Anyways, this top is Palermo Knit Tank. It feels like sweater but its sleeveless and its short. It says to pair with boyfriend jeans or strippy skirt. I don't know either, I thought I might like it since it's something I'll never pick out for myself
Beyonce Gold Bar Detail Blouse. I am definitely going to keep this one. cute chiffon material with the gold bar necklace which I like the simple detail.
the bag is the juno Small Folded Clutch.
I fell in love with it and was something that I was passively looking. So that's a keeper.
the top is called Sadie V-neck Embroidery Detail Tank. This one is a keeper too. I liked it a lot.
I am happy with my box this month. Although I did hope to get something more fun than just tops. I also notice I do get different style artist every month. I wonder if I can keep the same one if it has done a good job on one month?.Anways. what did YOU get?? :D
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Rebels attack Syrian troops in Homs
Aug. 30 - Amateur video purports to show the aftermath of government shelling in Aleppo and rebels attacking government troops and tanks in Homs, as the Assad government stands firm. Sarah Sheffer reports.
Violence is unrelenting in the Syrian province of Homs. Amateur video that Reuters cannot independently verify shows several rebels firing machine guns and heavy artillery at what seems to be a government tank. Turkey has floated the idea of a "safe zone" to be set up for Syrian civilians under foreign protection -- an idea that President Bashar al-Assad quickly shot down as "unrealistic." But speaking from Turkey where some 80,000 Syrians have sought refuge, a spokesman for the Free Syrian Army said it is the president himself who is being unrealistic. (SOUNDBITE) (Arabic) FREE SYRIAN ARMY SPOKESMAN AHMED KASSEM SAYING: "When he (the president) speaks about the possibility of creating a buffer zone as being unrealistic, whereas approximately, more than 60 percent of Syria is now freed, we feel that he is living on another planet. Maybe he is not living in Syria, or maybe he is not aware of what is really happening on the ground." The bloody 17-month-old uprising against Assad has killed more than 18,000 people, according to the United Nations.


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What?!? It's Friday already??? Wow has this week flown by! It's reveal day at Stuck on U Sketches!! I'm excited to show you the layout I created to show off the great sketch by Liz Qualman! I had the pleasure of Guest Designing last year for Liz and had a blast working with her sketches! Be sure to check out her blog!
This layout is called "Wedded Bliss", and features my daughter and new son-in-law. I just love this photo! I needed to take the color saturation down a bit so it worked better with the papers I had on hand, so in real life, the flowers are brighter.
I stamped on the letters for the word bliss with a word stamp and black Stazon ink.
I made the large plum colored flower with Tim Holtz's Tattered Floral die, and the tiny roses are from I am Roses, the others are by Prima.
I used some Dusty Attic chippies on 2 of the corners of the photo. I altered them by inking them frist with a violet ink, then I used Clear Distress Crackle Paint, and once that was dry I used a touch of plum ink and a whitish ink.
I used a Martha Stewart border punch of the 3 paper strips, and used a scalloped deco scissor on the matting of the 3 small photos.
I distressed the outer edges of the photo with a sanding block and inked the edges as well.
The leaves were made with my Heartfelt Creations Swirly leaves stamp and I used my Distress Stains and Rock Candy Distress Stickles for texture.
I did some doodling around the outer edge of the solid cardstock, and I made the black swirls with my Gypsy/Cricut.
Thanks for looking and please remember that this is your last chance to get your name in the drawn to win the blog candy that is being provided by Alda from Flying Unicorn! Make sure your layout is new as of today and most of all, have fun! Please check out the work of the other design team members! Be Blessed!


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Apologies for being the bearer of depressing news, but I've just received this email from the British Hen Welfare Trust:
"Defra has this morning announced that an Avian Flu Prevention Zone has been put in place in England. This applies to everyone who keeps poultry or captive birds, meaning they must follow increased biosecurity requirements.
This news is not cause for alarm, but it is a reason to up your biosecurity measures at home. All our booked re-homing events will still be taking place as planned, albeit with heightened biosecurity measures in place. If you are collecting hens please ensure you where appropriate footwear for boot dipping.
The news reached us via an email from the British Free Range Egg Producers Association. We're posting the content below as it contains everything you need to know:
Defra have announced this morning that following a second finding of AI H5N6 in wild birds in Warwickshire an extended AI prevention zone now applies across the whole of England. This is not a housing order but a legal requirement to follow strict biosecurity procedures and applies to all bird keepers, whether having just a few birds to commercial size flocks.
Defra have explained that this decision by the Chief Veterinary Officer, Nigel Gibbens follows an outbreak last week where 17 wild birds tested positive in Dorset and a total of 31 infected birds have now been identified at that site. Defra took swift action to put a local prevention zone in the area on Friday (12 January). However, as these latest results show that the disease is not isolated to a single site the decision has been taken to extend the prevention zone across the country on a precautionary basis.
Testing of the birds found in Warwickshire is ongoing, however, it is highly expected that this will be the same H5N6 strain of the virus that which has been circulating in wild birds across Europe in recent months. Public Health England have advised the risk to public health remains very low and the Food Standards Agency have said that bird flu does not pose a food safety risk for UK consumers.
The prevention zone means bird keepers across the country must:
Ensure the areas where birds are kept are unattractive to wild birds, for example by netting ponds, and by removing wild bird food sources;
Feed and water your birds in enclosed areas to discourage wild birds
Minimise movement in and out of bird enclosures;
Clean and disinfect footwear and keep areas where birds live clean and tidy;
Reduce any existing contamination by cleansing and disinfecting concrete areas, and fencing off wet or boggy areas.
The prevention zone will be in place until further notice and will be kept under regular review as part of our work to monitor the threat of bird flu."


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When Nick and I purchased a house, we didn't realize how much it would teach us about adulthood.
One of our friends seemed to expect it, though. In what now appears to be a prophetic moment, she said, "Getting married is one thing, but buying a house? You guys are real adults now." I laughed, thinking: Funny, the decision to add mortgage to our laundry list of "payments due" out-adulting the decision of marriage.
But when a few months had passed, and the spring rains came, and the grass started growing, I remembered her words. Because inches and inches of grass later, we realized we had no mower. And a few weeks later, we still had no mower because that was an expense we hadn't planned for, and we wanted to put it off as long as possible. Then I remembered her words again; we bought a mower.
When the washer upstairs overflowed, and unnatural-in-every-way waterfall mixed with dirt and detergent and grime and–the worst–particles of cat litter all over the linoleum floor, I remembered that, at the apartment, we would just call our front office. Surrounded by swampy carpet, I called my parents instead, hyperventilating and muttering about mold and mildew and what a pain in the you-know-what adulthood is. And I remembered my friend's words; I took a deep breath (because Mom said I should) as I Googled the crap out of "how to prevent mildew in my carpet" and "why does my washer hate me" and "do tears help prevent mold from growing because if so i'm all set" and used every towel I could find in our house to soak up the mucky water. Lesson learned? Don't cry over your over-flowing washer, and tears don't do anything to prevent mold from growing.
Today, I was given some major bummer news. Nothing traumatic or terrifying–just a plain old major bummer: three friends were let go at the school at which I work (an event, I'm told, is another "adulthood" thing I need to get used to UGH). These three wonderful friends became my family of sorts as I've dealt with a year of loneliness and adjustment–three friends who have loved me and accepted me and understood me (and laughed both at and with me). I hurt with them, and I felt the vice of worry begin to crush me as I thought about what next academic year would look like.
I started to clean. My kitchen, my bathroom, my room. I cried. I felt guilty, wondering why them and not me? I vacuumed as a sort of "survivor's guilt" settled and swirled in my stomach. I added coffee to the mix and regretted it.
I called my mom, and we wrestled through my anxiety and guilt and sadness and empathy. When I cleaned all there was to clean, I went downstairs to let the dog out.
When I looked into the backyard, and I saw weeds. EVERYWHERE, weeds. It was like I had never actually looked at my backyard before. In the rocks, all over the grass, in the flower bed. Wild, unwanted, free-growing stupid plants popping up in all the places I don't want them to, taking away from things I want to grow and flourish.
It's not as though I didn't know about them. Weeds have been growing since we moved in. But I'd been averting my eyes, pretending these prickly eyesores weren't overtaking everything that would be otherwise beautiful. I've even pretended some of the weeds weren't actually weeds. I've avoided sitting outside–even though I love being outdoors–because I don't want to see the mess. I don't have time to deal with them, I say. Maybe later, I convince myself. Months pass.
Pulling weeds is heavy, dirty, sweaty work. It's easier to pretend there's no need, or even that there are no weeds.
You can see where I'm going with this.
These are the most recent adult life lessons I have learned from owning a home with a darned backyard that needs maintaining: (1) weeds grow like crazy if you pretend they do not exist; they become increasingly difficult to uproot the longer you wait, and if you don't nab them at the roots, they come right back; and (2) beautiful things need room to grow without fear of being entangled, and untangling the beautiful things from the weeds is hard, lifelong, worthwhile work.
I have a new strategy. I'm going to pull weeds when they sprout. When I look outside the sliding glass door, I'm going to see it all for what it is–the pretty and the monstrous–and stop avoiding the hard work of pulling the ugly things up by their roots and throwing them out to make room for beautiful, cultivated things.
And I'm going to do the same when I'm feeling lousy from listening to the lies or when I'm worn down from worry or pain or work. No more pretending that weeds don't exist. No more pretending I'm fine, or telling myself I'll deal with it later.
That means no more mindlessly scrolling through Facebook because I'm feeling sad or anxious. That means choosing to pray, to read Scripture, or to journal through my anxiety instead of numbing it with Netflix. That means giving the beautiful things in my life attention and giving them room to grow, not letting the nasty things–the chronic pain, the anxiety, the doubt and fears, the loneliness, the anger, the bitterness–take over my mind or push away the joy, the peace, the truth, the love, the contentment, and the hope that is there, hidden amid giant, prickly thistles. No more avoiding what it takes to heal, even if it makes me sore and tired, or even angry and sad for a time.
Getting the junk out of the way so nourishing and pretty things can grow.
So I will get off the couch, grab my gardening gloves and tools, and pull weeds instead of moping, whining, and wishing them away. I'm beginning to understand why my mother gardens: today, the pulling of weeds felt like I was pulling at the things within myself that needed to be uprooted.
Dirt under my fingernails, sore muscles, but less guilt in my heart, and less weeds in my yard, too.