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Luckly for Lagarostrobos Franklinii or Huon Pine for those of us who can't speak tree, the Australian Forestry Commission declared it a protected species in 1981 and logging became severely restricted to mostly salvage from forrest floor and river beds.
Okay so you have to wait for it, we get it, now tell me what's good about it. Alright I will. Beginning with an interesting fact. The unique oil (methyl eugenol) that permeates the wood making it
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In this video tutorial, Noah Elkin explains how smartphones have become the remote control for our lives and apps are what make our mobile devices come to life. App usage is highly concentrated and chat apps have begun to change how we communicate with our friends, family, and coworkers; soon they may transform how we communicate with and even buy from brands.
- [Instructor] Picture this astounding stat, nearly two…in three people in the United States owns a smartphone.…Globally, smartphone users number…over two billion according to eMarketer.…By 2020, they will near three billion.…We have come a long way in the 10 years…since the iPhone was introduced.…The smartphone has become that one device to rule them all.…We're consolidating an ever-growing percentage…of our daily activities on and around it.…Of course, when we think about smartphones…our mind goes right to apps.…That's because we may come for the device itself,…you may choose a particular brand or platform…because of preferences or loyalty,…for example, but we stay for the apps.…
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Modern technology solutions allow amazing productivity to occur. When in the office, associated with a stable phone or internet infrastructure, the sky's the limit for data accessibility, structure, and use. However, the need for reliable, secure mobile data availability continues growing rapidly. Competitive business practices increasingly rely on activities like accessing sensitive files, cross-referencing client needs on-the-go, and obtaining up-to-date information from the cloud.
Smartphones, netbooks, laptops and other mobile communication devices allow instantaneous consultation with people on the other side of the world. They let traveling workers procure, manipulate and transmit high-definition images and information files, doing practically anything that could be done in an office. All this helps increase the efficiency and effectiveness of a business … most of the time.
Companies such as Clarus Communications assist individual businesses in choosing proper telecommunication and wireless solutions for their needs. This helps minimize problems, but accessing, using, and sending mobile data, whether voice, image, video, text, or HTTPS, still has challenges.
Back in 2009, a cnet.com article predicted mobile data traffic would continue to grow rapidly, and said, "mobile internet users are generating a tremendous and ever-growing demand for bandwidth and network performance." The increase in demand for mobile data has, indeed, continued to grow, imposing a requirement for improved infrastructure on those who provide that mobile internet access.
Problem-solving to deal with modern mobile internet and telecommunication challenges and demands is a continuing issue. According to a March 18, 2015, Marketwired article, "Twin Prime, an innovator in mobile data delivery optimization, today emerged from stealth and announced a $9.5 million Series A funding round." Twin Prime will use the funds in part to continue work on their patent pending GLAS (Global Location and Context-based Acceleration Strategy) technology, which helps solve mobile data delivery challenges by working to get mobile content delivery speeds closer to those from a desktop. This work is especially pertinent, the article goes on to say, because "mobile is quickly becoming the primary source of traffic, forcing companies to look beyond an 'optimize once, use everywhere' approach."
Many issues with sending data along Wi-Fi and cellular networks occur during the last mile, when networks fail, creating a bottleneck for transmission. According to the Twin Prime release, most solutions only focus on making data locally available and streamlining data packets. These solutions help, but problems still occur because of changing network conditions, and data passing through varied operating systems and devices. To get around this, Twin Prime's new "… acceleration technology enables brands to distribute any content — including images, videos, texts, and HTTPS — to their users via their mobile apps, without relying on content aware acceleration methods like caching, compression and image resizing for speeding content delivery."
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Heavy traffic pollution increases respiratory problems in asthmatic childrenDecember 15th, 2007 - 2:06 pm ICT by admin
Washington , Dec 15 (ANI): Researchers have pointed out that exposing asthmatic children to heavy traffic pollution may augment respiratory problems and reduce lung volumes.
The Emory University School of Medicine researchers studied the effects of road and traffic density on childrens lung function and respiratory symptoms in the border town of Ciudad Juarez in Mexico .
The study was led by Fernando Holguin, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of pulmonary medicine at Emory University School of Medicine.
Our results show that close proximity to vehicular traffic-related emissions, either at home or at school, can lead to chronic effects in the respiratory health of children with asthma, said Dr. Holguin.
However, the effect of traffic-related pollutants with asthma severity was well known but the extent to which they affected airway inflammation and lung volume in both asthmatic and nonasthmatic children was unknown.
Major cities along the northern and southern US borders often have high levels of vehicular traffic flows, especially at the border crossing points. Vehicular traffic emissions from the high density of border crossing traffic may be negatively affecting the health of populations who live in nearby areas, said Dr. Holguin.
The researchers recruited 200 age- and sex-matched asthmatic and non-asthmatic schoolchildren from ages 6 to 12. In one year, they measured road and traffic density and traffic-associated pollutants near the childrens homes and schools, and examined each childs lung function and respiratory symptoms consecutively for four months.
Asthmatic children, were affected by living in homes in areas with high road density, unlike children without asthma.
They had higher levels of exhaled NO, as well as reductions in both lung volume and airflow. The chances of respiratory symptoms in asthmatic children increased by more than 50 percent as a result of living within 50 meters of high density road areas.
These results may have implications for asthmatic children residing in these conditionsespecially among those who may not be adequately controlled with medicationsfor they may be more susceptible to vehicular emissions, said Dr. Holguin.
However, increased traffic and road density near schools also indicated respiratory effects in both asthmatic and nonasthmatic children, the data did not achieve statistical significance in this study.
Nonetheless, Dr. Holguin pointed out, This finding could have significant public health policy implications because a significant proportion of schools in many countries are located in close proximity to major roads.
These results are significant because they quantitatively demonstrate that closer exposure to roads lead to chronic airway inflammation and reductions in lung function.
This study points the way for future research to determine what preventive measures may be taken to reduce exposure and or the health effects of vehicular emissions in susceptible children, he added.
The study appeared in the recent issue of the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, published by the American Thoracic Society. (ANI)
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ADV: The Social Benefits of Playing Sports 運動的社交益處
You're Going to Compete in a What-Athlon?
You've probably heard of a triathlon, which is a summer multi-sport event that includes three sports. 'Tri' means three, as in a triangle or tricycle. And 'athlon' is related to the word 'athlete'. Here's a list of multi-sport events and the sports that they include.
Just like a bicycle has two wheels, a biathlon includes two winter sports. Competitorsmust first go cross-country skiing, a kind of skiing on mostly flat ground, and then shootrifles.
As mentioned above, this event includes three summer sports. They are swimming, cycling, and running. Competitors have no break between the three, making this a real tough one!
Less known, this summer event consists of five sports in one day with a 30-minute break between each: fencing, swimming, horse show jumping, running, and laser gun shooting. Today's pentathlon is a modern version of an ancient event designed to helpsoldiers train.
This summer event includes seven track and field sportsover the course of two days. These including hurdles, high jumps, throwing balls, running, long jumps, javelin throwing, and more running.
The Summer Olympics event of decathlon includes ten track and field sports over two days, and the winner is often considered the greatest athlete in the world.
Vocabulary 好字精選
1. multi- (abbreviation) combining form of multiple表示「多種的」、「多的」、「多方面的」
This restaurant is known for its multi-course meals.
2. athlete (n) professional sportsman or sportswoman運動員;體育家
The Olympics bring together athletes from all the countries of the world.
3. competitor (n) person who competes競爭者;對手;敵手
There will be 12 competitors in the 1000-meter race.
4. rifle (n) a long gun usually used for hunting步槍;來福槍
Hunters need to get a license for their rifles. 獵人需要有執照才能使用來福槍。
5. track and field (n) a group of sports usually done together on a running track and in a nearby field【體】田徑運動
The school track and field day is Henry's favorite day or the year.
6. hurdle (n) a bar that must be jumped over while racing; an obstacle(賽馬或賽跑用的)欄;跳欄
The runner hit his knee on one of the hurdles and fell down on the track.
Phrases and Sentence Patterns句型解析
1. as in (phr) like, meaning即如;也就是
The sign says "Freedom for All", as in "all people."
2. consist of (phr) made up of由某事物組成或構成
This drink consists of coffee, tea, sugar, and milk.
3. designed to V (phr) made to為了某目的或用途而製造或計畫
This device is designed to only last a year or two, so users always have to buy new ones.
4. over the course of (phr) happening over a period of 在…這段過程/期間
The series will be shown on TV over the course of the next two years.
The Social Benefits of Playing Sports
When considering why we enjoy playing sports, many of us think first of the physical benefits or perhaps the simple fact that sports are fun. However, on top of these benefits, there are also many personal skills that can be developed by playing sports, some of which may even help you in your future career.
First, playing sports is a social activity. By joining a sports team, one can make new friends. The players on a team areunited in their common goal of winning. In order to do that, they must work as a team and communicate with one anothereffectively. Together, they will face and overcome challenges, they will laugh, and maybe they will even cry.
Second, one can develop leadership skills through sports. A team captain must be able to strategize and understand how to utilize each individual player's strengths to the team's advantage. He or she also has to acknowledge individual players' weaknesses and help them to grow. A good leader must inspire others with his or her own ability, but also give others a chance to be in the spotlight.
Third, one can learn how to accept defeat. No team wins every single time, and this is an analogy to life; nobody is successful every single time in the real world. Players must learn not to be poor losers, nor should they be poor winners when they win. Respecting one's opponents will get one far in life, no matter what one ends up doing.
1. united (adj) together 統一的,聯合的,團結的
All the players in the club were united in their love of chess.
2. effectively (adv) in a way that is successful in achieving something 有效地
The employee's were reminded to use their time effectively.
3. captain (n) leader of a team (usually sports) (通常指運動)隊長
The captain of the football team injured his knee during the game.
4. strategize (v) to make strategies 策略發想,策畫(方案)
Winning this deal will require the salesperson to strategize carefully.
5. utilize (v) make good/practical use of 利用
Make sure to utilize your time effectively when studying.
6. acknowledge (v) recognize 承認,接受
At least he acknowledged that he was in the wrong.
7. analogy (n) a comparison between two things for the purpose of explaining something 相似,類似,類比
The professor made an analogy between trees producing oxygen and humans breathing.
1. on top of (phr) in addition to 除了…之外
On top of all the money Jan got for winning, she also acquired the respect of her family and friends.
2. to sb's advantage (phr) in a way that benefit's sb. 對(人)有益
It would be to your advantage to treat your team members more respectfully.
3. be in the spotlight (phr) to get attention or receive fame for something 出風頭,處於公眾注意力的中心
The congressman has been in the spotlight lately for his charity work.
4. get sb. far in life (phr) to make/help sb. be successful in life 使…成功
Being a kind person will get you far in life.
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GOP presidential candidate Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) campaign joined fellow GOP candidate Carly Fiorina in response to Hillary Clinton's long awaited formal sit down interview, which the Democratic frontrunner gave to CNN.
This was the first national broadcast interview Clinton has given since formally announcing her campaign.
Christian Ferry, Graham's campaign manager, told Breitbart News, "Hillary Clinton clearly has selective hearing and memory."
Ferry continued, "She doesn't seem to recall that Lindsey Graham has been fighting to secure our border and fix our broken immigration system for the last decade. This is no surprise considering that she still believes the national security policy she helped implement with Barack Obama has made the world and our country safer."
Ferry's statement mirrors the criticism Fiorina made when she posted on Facebook that CNN didn't question Clinton on her track record as Secretary of State.


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I said I'd show you a few of my favorite exhibits at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and this seems like a good day for it. I have some stresses at the moment, and looking at art that has been in my life for so long brings me a feeling of calm, if only for a few moments.
This ivory piece is Italian, titled The Fall of the Rebel Angels. Early 18th century. It stands about a foot high. Click on it twice to see the details. The skill it took to make this is amazing!
The Greek myth of Apollo and Daphne. "After Bernini, 1598-1680." Made of boxwood. I love this carving that shows the moment she turns into a tree to escape his embrace.
Collage by Joseph Cornell. A Pantry Ballet for Jacques Offenbach, using found objects. It references both the cancan scene in Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld and the Lobster Quadrille in Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. I really don't know why I like this one, it's weird, but I do like that he used found objects and layers to create something fascinating.
The Museum Guard by Duane Hanson. This piece was installed in the 1970's when the guards actually did wear that uniform. He usually stands in the modern art area, but recently they've been moving him around. This one was my dad's favorite piece to show visitors from out of town, as he looks exactly like a real person. Duane Hanson's works are extraordinary.
A reliquary from Limoges, France. Enamel on copper, late 12th-13th century.
This box is in the Asian art section. I just love the design. It's bronze inlaid with silver, 477-221 B.C. Sometimes I look at this kind of thing when I start a new drawing.
This jade piece is Chinese. It was the design on all the buttons that the museum used to give away to visitors in the old days. It's about 8 inches across. I was going to photograph the information for it, but someone was standing in the way explaining to her friend, "B.C. means Before Christ, and C.E. means… Christ Exists." (C.E., for those of you who aren't familiar with it, has replaced A.D. (Anno Domini) and stands for Common Era.) Anyway, I was too busy laughing to get the photo, but it's hundreds of years old and is a great example of this kind of work.
Shiva. In the Indian art rooms. Shiva is the god/goddess of change, which is why I named my kitty Shiva. She's been through so many changes in her life, from being a stray living in New Mexico, moving to KS, moving back to NM, moving to TX, and moving back to KS. Sorry, I don't have the information on the actual statue. But I always stop in that room and give her a wave. Him? I don't know.
And my favorite, Guanyin of the Southern Sea, Liao (907-1125) or Jin Dynasty (1115-1234).
Chinese . This statue stands in a temple-like room with very low lighting, and the atmosphere is very calming. It's extremely hard to get a good picture of it because of the low lighting and spacing and people moving through. The wall behind it is huge, from a temple. I can't even tell you how many times I've come and spent time just sitting here.
Naturally, there are many paintings and other kinds of art that I love there. There's Van Gogh's Olive Grove, and one of Monet's waterlily panels. The special exhibits, which cost a mere $8 for admittance, are always fantastic. It's one of the places that make living in the flatlands tolerable, and makes a great day out. So if you are in the Kansas City, Missouri area, don't miss it!


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Richland County Sheriff's Department officials said bond was denied twice for the suspect who has been called the "hockey mask bandit" after allegedly robbing 18 different stores around the Midlands over a span of 32 days.
Sgt. Kevin Lawrence, a department spokesman, said Cedrick Gaines, 36, who was an active soldier at Fort Jackson during the robberies, was denied bond in his first hearing Tuesday for multiple armed robberies as well as for for multiple counts of kidnapping.
Gaines is believed to be connected to 19 armed robberies in Columbia, Forest Acres, Sumter and Richland and Lexington counties. He is charged with nine counts of armed robbery, attempted armed robbery and unlawful carry of a weapon, according to a sheriff's department release.
Sheriff Leon Lott said in the release that Gaines will face additional charges of kidnapping from Richland County.
Lott said deputies spotted the suspect just before 8:30 p.m. Monday as he was coming off Two Notch Road, where a GameStop store had just been robbed, onto Interstate 77.
Sheriff's deputies were searching for the suspect along I-77, which they believed was a "common denominator" in the robberies.
Sgt. Danny Brown recognized the color of the Chevrolet Suburban and description of the rims as the vehicle driven in the armed robberies. In the vehicle, deputies could see a hockey mask, hooded sweatshirt, Glock handgun and two bags of money with GameStop on them, the Sheriff's Department said.
The suspect was pulled over and questioned without incident.
Earlier, a cash reward of $6,000 had been offered for information leading to the arrest of the "hockey mask bandit" – $5,000 from Richland County and $1,000 from Crimestoppers.
Gaines also faces charges for crimes in Columbia, Lexington County, Sumter and Forest Acres, according to the release.
Lexington County issued warrants for Gaines' arrest for the attempted armed robbery of a St. Andrews Road Dollar General store on Dec. 17. The Dollar General clerk locked himself in a back room and the armed robber was not able to break into the cash register, Lexington County Sheriff Lewis McCarty said in a news release Tuesday evening.
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Celebrate real-life stories of coming out, gaining acceptance, and finding love.
Episode #1 | The Bullied | Outlife
Erick already knew that he was gay when he was 4 yrs old.
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In April 2011, a 19-yr old Fritzie came to Japan as a foreign exchange student.
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In 2007, Ging met the love of her life, Rose.
Episode #4 | The Military Man's Son | Outlife
Retired Lt. Leonilo Pedrosa had spent most of his life serving in the Armed Forces of Philippines.
Episode #5 | The Gay Pastor | Outlife
In 2009, Joseph was struggling with one of the darkest moments of his life.
Episode #6 | My GF Is Transgender | Outlife
JB met Pat while organizing an LGBT Civil Rights March in 2012.
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After a year of soul-searching, Jackie is back again — for good. Buo na uli ang barkada, pero naka-move on na ba talaga si Jackie and Jinno sa isa't isa?


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Ameritrade Is Set to Launch Its Online Financial Assistant
Online broker Ameritrade Holding has seen its stock rocket and then fall, like many of the other Internet stocks that its customers trade.
But the Omaha, Neb., firm has something up its sleeve -- far enough up that it won't comment much about it publicly -- that has the potential to put its stock back in the fast lane.
It is called OnMoney...


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This guide is all about the quiz game known only as First Boer War Quiz FGE. Read this guide and discover various tips and strategies to help you win. See if you can solve the formidable quiz in the challenging trivia game.
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See if you can solve the elaborate quiz in this bewildering trivia game. This quiz contains various fascinating questions that are all about the Second Boer War. You will need to progress through the game and answer all of the questions correctly.
This game is the sequel to the award-winning free game known as Mudding Racer. In this sequel the races and the opposition are more extreme as you battle against other four wheeler drivers in dirty off road courses in a mad dash to the finish line.


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Toys R Us, the iconic retailer of our childhood, filed for bankruptcy this month, citing a lack of traffic to their brick-and-mortar stores as one of the reasons why the business has been on a slow downward spiral. Their lackluster online store and their inability to compete with online retail giants like Amazon proves that having a customer-facing storefront is no longer enough to bring consistent business through the door. If you own a brick-and-mortar business that sells goods, it's time to seriously consider taking your shop online.
Why you and your online store deserve a .SHOP domain
Are you an expert-level crafter who is taking Etsy by a storm? Or a pro thrifter who sells your coolest finds on eBay? If this sounds like you, this is your wakeup call—why not turn your online shop into a small business?
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Seven-foot high
wagon wheels kicked up a tremendous amount of dirt and dust causing
most people in the immediate area to don wet bandannas so they wouldn't
have to breathe the choking air. Most passengers were forced to
walk along side the wagons to lighten the load. Some even had to
get out and help rotate the wheels through the irregular ruts. As
the wagons rolled by me, dust choked my throat and I felt like I
had to sneeze. The activity seemed to whirl around me. Men walked
by carrying satchels, ladies in bonnets with kids in tow floated
by, and the occasional dog stopped to sniff at my trousers. Someone
kicked at my foot and.....
It was Judy
Thompson, my treasure-hunting partner for this trip, tapping on
my foot. I must have dozed off after eating lunch. I shook the cobwebs
from my head and the visions of wagons and pioneers went scurrying
to the faraway corners of my mind. "Where ya been Jake?"
Judy chuckled. "Oh, I was here all right," I said. "But
I think I just went back in time about 150 years ago." "Wow,
was that a realistic dream or what?" I thought to myself. "What
do ya say, should we get back to work?" Judy asked. I jumped
up and without another word we went to it.
This was my
first trip to this particular "ghost passage" but, it
certainly would not be my last. I recruited Judy to go along with
me on this trip due to her fifteen years of metal detecting and
treasure hunting experience. After telling her of my research on
this area I could barely hold her back.
I came upon
this particular site just after researching Route 66, the "Mother
Road." While daydreaming at my desk I thought to myself, "are
the major routes and gateways into and out of the city the same
as the ones the pioneers used?" Well, I had to find out for
myself and it wasn't long before I read about a major gateway from
Southern California to the north known by a couple of different
names. One was Fremont's Pass and the other was San Fernando Pass.
It occurred
to me that perhaps these routes were still in use with some minor
re-alignments to accommodate engineering and the progression of
modern vehicles. So, maps in hand I headed out to the area to scout
it out and there just a stones throw away from perhaps the worlds
busiest freeway, Interstate 5, was a lesser known route that as
I snooped around more revealed the original dirt roadway. I went
back to my library and pulled every book I could find that mentioned
Southern California and slowly the story of the San Fernando Pass
came to light.
The pass was
first used in August of 1769 by Don Gaspar de Portola who was looking
for a route to the north to follow out the orders of King Charles
III of Spain, which were to colonize Alta California. Once through
the pass he turned west down the Santa Clara River valley to the
coast and then north to Monterey Bay. Once the mission was founded
at Monterey travelers used this route extensively.
About six years later Father Francisco Garces pushed north from
the pass and pioneered the trail north through the Tehachapis Mountains
into the interior of California. Later another route was discovered
that led from the San Fernando Pass northeast into the Antelope
Valley. "This is great, I thought, a major pass out of the
city used over 200 years ago just out of site from millions of Californian's
and I know just where it is."
I left the
Spanish explorers and headed down the time trail to the first discovery
of gold. No, not Sutters Mill but in Placerita Canyon just a few
miles away. In the year 1842 Francisco Lopez found the golden nuggets
clinging to the roots of wild onions and it wasn't long before a
rush of prospectors from Sonora, Mexico moved into the region. Soon
gold was being shipped from the district to the mint in Philadelphia
and it all went through the San Fernando Pass.
As time went
on the traffic increased through the pass being traveled by miners,
merchants and soldiers. General John C. Fremont marched troops through
the pass on his way to sign the Cahuenga Capitulation Treaty which
ended the war with Mexico. At that time the pass was named Fremont's
It was a very
steep climb for wagons and at the very top was a four-foot step
that caused many passengers to have to disembark and help push the
wagon over the top. Sometimes wagons were unable to make the grade
and rolled down the mountainside.
After the discovery
of gold in the north in 1848 and the founding of Fort Tejon in 1854,
also in the north, pressure was put on the government to build a
better road. A toll road was started and by 1855 it was open for
traffic. They say it was still a fearsome ride. Folks still had
to get out and push and one description of the pass has the wagons
beating the horses to the bottom of the hill.
A prominent
landowner E. F. Beale, having traveled the pass for personal reasons
many times, decided to do something about the dangerous conditions.
In 1859 he took fifty men and with simple hand tools he made a cut
in the mountain side 50 yards long, 65 feet high, and twenty feet
wide. Finally the wagons could pass through with reasonable ease.
In 1862 Beale was awarded the franchise for the toll road. Wagons
were charged a quarter and passengers were charged ten cents. A
team of horse was kept nearby to assist wagons in getting over as
the hill which was still quite steep, especially for the 35 ton
loaded freight wagons. Thankful teamsters named the area Beale's
Cut. Soon the name Fremont's Pass was forgotten and San Fernando
Pass was again adopted, but the slot in the sandstone mountain will
forever be known as Beale's Cut.
In the years
that followed, the San Fernando Pass and namely the Beale's Cut
area became Los Angeles's first traffic and air pollution problems.
Wagons became backed up waiting to get through the toll road because
it was so popular. In the dry months the wagons kicked up so much
dirt people could barely see. Sprinkler wagons were brought in to
wet the area down. Staging areas were set up for stages and passengers
to wait in turn while the wagons went through.
The pass was
used until the early 1900's and did get to see its first car, a
1902 Autocar. The car had to go up the hill backwards due to its
gravity flow of gasoline to the carburetor. On the decent the wheels
were chained to keep some semblance of control.
A tunnel replaced
the use of the pass in 1910 and that in turn was made obsolete by
the building of four lane highways in 1939.
I think you
can understand why we were excited to hunt this site. Visions of
Spanish explorers, Civil War soldiers, and merchants crossing through
the pass dropping coins along the way for us to follow with our
Spectrum detector's. All we had to do is walk along and pick them
up! Wrong! After five long hours of working the Beale's Cut we had
little to show for our troubles. Old nails, a few bullets, and a
brass knob from a chest of drawers. There was little if any trash
at the site, which was a good sign that it truly had not seen much
traffic since the thirties. After some analysis we determined that
there was an overburden of sand that may have dropped off the sides
of the cut and may have added as much as two feet to the floor of
the cut.
After lunch
and my little cat nap, Judy worked an area just over the hill and
I went above the cut finding an old trail that led from one side
of the cut to the other. From my vantage point on top of the mountain
I could see the spots that appeared to be the staging areas and
the likely spots a wagon might have flipped over spewing its wares
across the ground. Then, looking down into the cut from the top
was a dizzying site that brought me back down the trail holding
on to scrub bushes all the way.
I hate to say
that we were skunked that day. For Judy it was a first, for me,
well, I'm used to it. It was just one day though, and like Judy
told me, "It's here, we just have to find it."
We've planned
more trips to the site in the future and I plan to investigate more
old roadways since I enjoyed my trip to the "ghost passage"
that day.
1. Russ Leadabrand,
A Guidebook To The San Gabriel Mountains of California, Ward Ritchie
Press, 1963.
2. Andy Griffin, Gypsy Jaunts, 1964.
3. Don J. Baxter, Gateways to California, Pacific Gas and Electric
Co., 1968.
4. Allan Nevins, Fremont Pathmarker of the West, D. Appleton-Century
Co., 1939


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I am an optimist and a futurist. I firmly believe we humans can work to bend the future in the direction we would like it to go. We can't always succeed, but we can aim for the future we'd like to have.
For me, that is a bright future of greater equality, less suffering, more community in which the members actively work to raise each other up, more peace ... a future quite unlike the dystopian imaginings of tomorrow that are all the rage today. I understand well that we are flawed creatures and we are quite willing and able to cause each other as much harm as good in any particular circumstance. Still, I choose to work for what is good, what is morally right, what my faith and my upbringing dictate are proper ways to treat others and to expect to be treated. I choose to work for a bright tomorrow and a better today in any little way I can. No one will ever be able to convince me I should do otherwise.
So, when NPR ran a report on an economist and his new book, I was far less than pleased with this individual's view of tomorrow. I won't name names here as I try not to disparage people and their writing, especially when I've only heard an interview and have not read the book. I don't fancy myself much of a book critic.
Still, this view of tomorrow repels me. In this darker future world, there will be a rise in the total number of wealthy individuals. Their class will rise to a whopping 15%, which the economist came back to several times as the bright and shiny carrot for us all to chase after. Sorry, my friend, that's far too little carrot and way too much heavy, bludgeoning stick. The middle class will be rolled back from the "aberrant, post World War II 1950s-60s era" and return to "historical levels of inequality." (Hmmm, I'd ask descendants of the French aristocracy how that worked out for them in the revolution ... if there are any.) What remains of this beleaguered class will now live a "bohemian" lifestyle (say, have I been part of this bold new future for years now?) with greater struggles and far fewer members. Economic life for these people and for the poor will be a life of economic fragility. I guess this means that this 15% nouveau riche will be standing on the necks of increasing numbers of always struggling poor people who will die young while the lucky few enjoy the "good life."
In what seemed to me an icy tone, this individual stated there would be far fewer second chances. Screw up young and you'll be a screw up for life is what I heard. No ability to redefine yourself and create a new life in a new town, not with your electronic trail tattling on you wherever you go in this no secrets society of tomorrow.
Trying to paper over all this bleakness, our intrepid visionary assured us this will be a fantastically creative time where we are "liberated from factory work" and will have more educational opportunities online with computers. People who aren't rich will still be able to be extremely happy because they will be able to educate themselves online and take part in the new online jobs of tomorrow. REALLY?! Sure, the rich will be able to do so, and this bohemian middle class of shrunken proportions, I suppose. But what about all the rest? How will they afford the computers? When will they have the time to get online while working two or three service industry jobs to try to make ends meet while the wealthy wail about how bad it would be for business if such service jobs were forced to pay a living wage. As a final thumb in the eye, our dreamer of this particular future added, with a nice dollop of judgment, of course, not everyone will take advantage of these opportunities, but the new paths to creativity will be there.
I enjoyed the reporter's rather pointed summation of this view of the future. He stated, it sounds like you're saying, "Don't even argue. Give up."
I will argue. I won't give up. I won't surrender myself, my family, my descendants, or any of you, to such a grim and dismal future. I choose to actively work against such a world of tomorrow. How about you?
To explore this topic further, see: http://jsbrookspresents.blogspot.com/2011/05/social-contract-broken-up-to-us-now.html
To explore this topic further, see: http://jsbrookspresents.blogspot.com/2011/05/social-contract-broken-up-to-us-now.html
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The key to success is having the motivation to follow through with your ideas and put them into action; to set goals and actively work towards achieving them. According to the Webster's Dictionary to motivate is to "provide with a reason for doing something" these reasons can be either external or internal.
External factors of motivation come from outside sources such as friends, family, teachers, role models etc. Offering prize money and material rewards can also help to motivate people on an external level. These types of encouragement can be good at times but because we have no direct control over them, as a source of motivation they can be fairly inconsistent.
Providing an internal reason to follow through on your goal is a much more powerful type of motivation. Having an inner flame to constantly spark the fire is the most reliable form of motivation one can have. Desire for self improvement, a vision, a dream or working towards some sort of personal achievement are all types of internal motivation.
Using outside influences can help to motivate a person initially but at the end of the day it is the internal factors, the inner desire that will keep the motivation sustained in the long run. It is the inner passion that will drive you to the end. It is the inner fire that is the key to your success!
Getting Motivated
Defining A Goal
- The first step to getting motivation is to define the goal, the purpose, and the desired outcome. When you have a clear picture in mind it is easier to set the path to where you need to go. Without this goal and insight it is easy to float around mindlessly without direction and with a lack of motivation to do much of anything.
It can be of great help to write down your goals, figure out your whys, and predict any potential setbacks. This is an essential exercise for motivation and success that should be done on a regular basis. Goals change over time as does your place on the path toward achieving them, it is important to stay open to the process and review your goals as needed.
Losing weight is always a common example... say you want to lose 20 pounds. Great you have a goal, now what? Break it down into smaller steps like this:
- Join a gym
- Make commitment to go at least 3-4 times a week (be specific with days and times and try your hardest not to break these "gym dates")
- Clean out cupboards of junk and learn about healthier food choices
Identifying A 'Why'
- Next it is important to identify a 'why'. Why is it so important for you to achieve this goal? Having a good reason to follow through on your ideas and reminding yourself of it daily can act as a source of motivation on those days when you are feeling a bit under the weather.
Knowing that taking a step, no matter how small, is going to bring you one step closer to your goal can often be enough to kick start the engine and get you out the door. Some questions to consider:
- Why am I currently unhappy with this situation?
- Why did I get to this place?
- Why must I make the changes to get back on track?
Keeping Discipline
- Not only do you need to consistently follow through on your goals but the act of getting into motion can be another unexpected form of motivation in itself. When results can be seen and felt motivation only gets stronger.
The more you can discipline yourself to follow through on your actions, regardless of your mood or any external factors that may arise, the easier keeping yourself motivated will become. You will no longer have to consciously think about it, it will become part of your daily lifestyle.
There will be setbacks on the way so it is important that you can begin to learn from these and move on quickly (hopefully stronger than before).
It is easy to be bumped off course and let your goals and dreams fall by the way side.
To stay motivated it is essential to learn from each mistake and get back on course straight away. This is the only way to ensure success.
Use your setbacks and challenges as lessons, not as obstacles on the course. When you are having a bad run stop and think:
- Have I hit a rough patch before that I have managed to overcome?
- What will happen if I do choose to give up now?
- How will I feel in a week if I let go of my goals once more?
Some days motivation is stronger than others and the desire to "get up and at 'em" waxes and wanes. In such times it is helpful to review you goals, your purpose and to acknowledge how far you have already come. But most importantly, "just do it!" You know how good you will feel at the end.
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People are safe from crime, disorder and danger and free from injury and harm; and communities are socially cohesive and tolerant, are resilient and able to support individuals to take responsibility for their wellbeing.
We are the strategic voice for community safety in Scotland and through working collaboratively with our members and partner agencies aim to:
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an all-female cast performance of Shakespeare's comedy "Much Ado About Nothing."
Audience members bundled up in blankets as they sat in the SHC's Alumnae Garden to watch Beatrice and Benedick bicker, plot, deceive, fall prey to meddling friends, and deny their affection before the inevitable happy ending.
The cast and crew included Freshman, Juliet Kulusic; Sophomores, Caroline Beit and Schuyler Gardner; Juniors, Amanda Cummins, Izania Gonzalez Katherine McCarthy, Kathryn McSherry, and Vicky Pagan; and Seniors, Kit Devine, Lindsey Houlihan, Laura Pellegrino, Gigi Rockwell, Olivia Rogliano, and Bridget Smith. The stage manager was senior Gianna Cicileo.
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Domestic violence is often challenging for people outside the situation to understand. Dr. Elaine Weiss, herself a survivor, and the author of excellent books about domestic violence shares:
"For an abused woman leaving the relationship is never a single act, it is a process of quiet strengthening – it happens silently over a long period of time. You will be unaware of it. You may feel frustrated or frightened because your words and actions seem to have no impact. She looks as though she is a passive participant in her battered life – but don't be sure. Think of the moth – intensive energy is required for a moth to lift itself in flight. The moth sits silently on a table - quietly moving its wings until they reach a critical temperature that allows the moth to fly. You may not see the wings moving – but suddenly the moth takes flight."
Your support enables Synergy to provide the safety and support necessary for domestic violence victims and their children to move beyond their abusive relationship.
FAST FACT: One in three women will be abused in her lifetime.
Crisis Hotline
Where does someone in crisis turn for help in finding safety and support? Often, it's Synergy's crisis hotline. The hotline at our Domestic Violence Center received over 3,000 calls last year alone. A call to the hotline is often a victim's first step in reaching out for help. Knowledgeable and caring operators are available 24 hours a day, every day of the week to provide emotional support and information about shelter, counseling, support groups and other services available throughout the community. Reach the hotline at 816-321-7050 or toll-free at 800-491-1114.
Shelter is the primary need for our domestic violence clients, and we have a proud tradition of high quality residential services at SafeHaven, our shelter for domestic violence survivors and their children.
Counseling & Support Groups
Individual, group and family therapies are critical to helping survivors and their children confront and move past the emotional trauma they have experienced. Synergy provides professional counseling services in our shelter and throughout the community. Individualized counseling as well as support and therapeutic groups are available.
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Building a survivor's confidence and self-esteem are critical to breaking the cycle of violence. When a survivor is self confident and able to maintain meaningful employment, the risk of landing in an abusive relationship decreases significantly. That's why we created our EXCEL© curriculum to teach participants life and job skills that enable them to become self-sufficient.
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Through our Bridge S.P.A.N. program, we train healthcare personnel to provide universal screening for domestic violence, and coordinate patient care, resources and referrals for survivors of domestic violence
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Behavior is learned, and batterers often lack the knowledge and skills necessary to understand and change their behavior. Our Batterers Intervention Program equips participants, generally court-mandated as a result of a domestic violence offense, with the tools they need to stop abusive behavior.


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According to the shaafi mathab women can travel for Hajj without a mahram as long as there are 3 women travelling together.Is this ruling still applicable in the case that Hajj is not fardh on the woman (i.e. she cannot afford to go on her own accord but is being sponsored by well wishers)?
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What makes a child engage playfully with materials? Is engagement with open-ended play all self-motivated, or is there something we can do as adults to support children's creative, imaginative play? Does it matter if a child does not play? Are we imposing what we consider as "playfulness" onto them?
These are just a few of the reflection questions that we, as a teaching team, have explored over the past few weeks. They come up organically while we look at photos, videos, and the kids' own visual representations of their play.
Play Lab exists, now, as an after school program in two public elementary schools, and the spring pilot is winding down over the next three weeks. Each week, teachers present the group with new materials for open-ended play; the curriculum is emergent. Throughout the pilot, we have played with different aspects of the program, from including a meeting/gathering/conversation at the beginning of the session, to how much to expect children to play with the materials we provide, to offering children the opportunity to reflect on their own play.
The kids have played with loose parts, newspaper, cardboard, blocks, and cardboard tubes + ping pong balls. We have observed kids deeply engaged with materials, but they are often just as engaged with their peers and the physical space - the materials are not the only thing that defines engagement.
So, once again, I am circling back to the importance of thinking about how all of these things (people, space, and materials) interact. I believe we can plan for an engaging process of play, as long as we are prepared to be surprised.
When planning, these individual components overlap - we can't consider materials without considering the people who will be interacting with the materials, or the space where the play will happen. The more I see different children in different spaces using the same materials, I realize that it is the nuances that we must pay attention to: the time of day, the patterns of behavior and interest we see week after week.
A particularly vivid example of this interaction of people, space, and materials happened with long cardboard tubes in a school library.
The materials for this particular week were cardboard tubes of varying lengths, small pieces of cardboard, string, tape, clothespins, and rubber bands. A group of boys worked to connect tubes together, becoming more and more impressed by how long the apparatus was. It was used as a limbo bar, and in the process of moving it around the room, someone noticed that it was long enough to reach the ceiling.
That feat required multiple people to help support the tubes.
The kids were deeply engaged in the evolving process of using the tubes: manipulating them to connect them with tape; talking into them and manipulating sound; and finally noticing that the length could be vertical. From the teacher perspective, I fretted about the physical space we were in. How did the librarians feel about the sound levels? What happens if we knock over a book, or a whole shelf? Are we respecting the space in which we are guests?
I said phrases that, upon reflection, I would not have repeated. I very generically told them to "be careful". They were so joyful in that moment of lifting the apparatus together to touch it to the ceiling that as they chanted "ceil-ING! ceil-ING!" in unison, I thought about what others might think of such loud behavior in the library. My comments didn't deter the fun and joy of this exploration because they were so deeply engaged that they continued on - with an awareness that I was asking them to be careful, but with an even greater awareness that they had control over their play and their work. They were not reckless, they were not destructive. They were engaged.
This sequence of events (the kids' truly open explorations, my fretting, nothing being destroyed, children's joy) is a pretty typical story of play-based learning. That is, when we are really letting kids play, it is the norm. The scale changes, but the story is consistent. We (adults) put a lot of parameters on children's play based on our expectations, the learning outcomes we want to see, safety, respect, kindness - we step in as adults to support children in the ways we see best.
We, the adults, are in that PEOPLE category of the Venn diagram above. It is impossible to plan for children's play in a space and then step back and do absolutely nothing. We are a piece of the equation as well. It calls for children to have time and freedom in their play when they are not in our care as well, which is a whole other story.
The two kids who were engaged with the ceiling poking/limbo bar/sound machine object from start to finish, as it changed from one thing into another, drew their representations of it during their reflections at the end of the session.
In these reflections, there are no drawings of adults nagging over their shoulder; there are no books almost being knocked over. There is no writing that expresses worry about the physical space. We adults have seen our fair share of accidents, and we see it as our duty to prevent future accidents. But accidents/mistakes/"oopsies" happen, and we learn from those experiences, too. I do not suggest we let kids be reckless, but I do suggest we give them the benefit of the doubt for a few extra seconds before we jump in.
And, if we do jump in, what can we say to raise children's awareness rather than shut down their play?
As this session of the program winds down, I'll be sharing more, specifically about the reflection process, and specific stories of children's play.


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NORTH LIBERTY— It was an evening of celebration for Keystone Place at Forevergreen. Staff, residents and locals of the retirement community celebrated its first year in North Liberty on Thursday, Nov. 9.
"Well, we did it!" declared co-owner Tom Lepic. "And how exciting it is that we're here tonight."
NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty Police Department took a minor into custody Friday, Nov. 17, following a series of threats towards students of Liberty High School.
At about 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, police dispatch received word an anonymous individual made posts that evening threatening to "shoot up" Liberty High School with references to individual students. The comments were made through an anonymous profile, in a group chat, on Instagram, a popular social media application.
TIFFIN– Springmier Community Library barely managed to house the capacity attendance of the Tiffin City Council meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
The meeting had a lively initiation with a public hearing for the assessment of the Original Town Urbanization Project. Behind the fully occupied rows of seating, additional residents stood in the back of the room, some soured by a recently completed project, others anxious about oncoming construction plans and many eager to voice their concerns.
OXFORD— Fare thee well, Cappy. And may fair winds and following seas be with ye.
Cappy, the unofficial mascot of the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) high school baseball program has likely sailed his last season with the Clippers. Cappy, a grizzled ship's Captain, was introduced to CCA in 2013 on a banner attached to the outfield fence, and quickly became something of a controversial figure.
SOLON– Our Lord's Church will serve a free Thanksgiving meal Thursday, Nov. 23. All are welcome. Reservations are not required but would be helpful. The meal will be served at noon at the church, located at 131 N. Market St. in Solon. Rides and deliveries are also available. Call Duane and Anna at 319-841-2243 (a local call from Solon) with questions or reservations.
SOLON– The Solon Old Gold Diner Site Council and the United Methodist Women and Men will be teaming up for a third annual Christmas Tree Walk Contest from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Solon Methodist Church Family Life Center.
Enter a tree or wreath selecting from the following categories: Originality, Traditional, Theme, Unusual, General.
There are no entry fees and families, businesses and organizations are encouraged to participate in the winter fundraiser, which will direct goodwill donations to community non-profits.
SOLON– Are those cans and bottles from Thanksgiving pilling up? Let Solon Venture Crew 52 take care of them. Solon Venture Crew Can Drive is Sunday, Nov. 26, at St. Mary Catholic Church parking lot, from noon to 4 p.m. Venture Crew is a group of young adults, ages 14 to 21, who get together for meetings and go on venture filled trips.
SOLON– Within a few months, portions of the former Solon Middle School may be open for public use.
Solon city and school officials have been working behind the scenes to investigate a collaboration which may eventually offer residents something they haven't had before– a community center.
"The public is extremely eager to take advantage of this opportunity," said Solon City Council member Lauren Whitehead.
The Solon Community School District (SCSD) has committed to maintaining ownership of the building, and will continue to utilize the oldest portion for administrative offices.
SOLON– The Solon firefighters host their 25th annual Firefighters Dance on Saturday, Nov. 18, beginning at 8 p.m. at the Solon American Legion.
This year's featured band is the "Adam Keith Band" and raffle prizes will be given away throughout the night. The grand prize is an overnight stay at Riverside Hotel and Casino.
All proceeds from this year's dance go to the Solon Firefighters Association. The association funds allow the department to purchase items not budgeted through taxation and to supplement projects, such as the department's training facility.
SOLON– Residents of Solon will have four days a year to shoot off fireworks.
At a Wednesday, Nov. 1, meeting, members of the Solon City Council unanimously approved the third and final reading of an ordinance limiting private fireworks displays to July 1-4.
State legislation, signed into law in early May, approved the sale, purchase and use of fireworks across the state.
SOLON– The Friday, Nov. 19, Senior Conversations at the Solon Public Library has been cancelled due to speaker scheduling conflicts. The December Conversation will be skipped and Senior Conversations will be scheduled again next year.
SOLON– A fixture in the community– Solon United Methodist Church "Football Dinners" on every home Saturday of the Hawkeyes' regular football season– is coming to an end.
The Saturday, Nov. 18, home football Saturday for the Hawkeyes hosting Purdue will be the last, according to Tawnia Kakacek, co-chair of the program.
The church will be serving from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Take out orders are welcome. Call 624-2251.


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Count-n-Control reviewed on Back Burner Blog
October 20, 2009
Count-n-Control was recently reviewed on the Back Burner Blog. Greg McGuire blogs about the foodservice industry at The Back Burner, which is written by the employees of Tundra Specialties, a company specializing in restaurant equipment and food service supplies. Here's what they had to say:
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Thanksgiving Turkeys
We've pulled together tips you should know for buying and cooking your turkey! Thanks to Mother Earth News.
You'll also find many more tips and tricks for cooking pastured birds in the books mentioned below.
1. Hank Will, a Kansas turkey farmer and Editor-in-Chief of Grit magazine, recommends buying a bird processed one to four days before you receive it. Keep the bird in a cooler on ice for at least 24 hours. Shannon Hayes, who raises pastured turkeys in upstate New York, says this aging time in a "cold chill tank" is necessary for enzymes to break down the meat and make it tender. Aging turkeys is also a great way to deepen flavors. For instructions on aging a turkey in your refrigerator, visit How to Roast a Heritage Turkey.
2. Many people will be surprised to hear that pastured birds cook faster than industrial birds, but this point is crucial. "Since they tend to be leaner, cooking them hot and quick is a sure bet, in the range of at least 425 to 475 degrees Fahrenheit," Will says. "Some folks cook small heritage turkeys at about 650 degrees in a wood-fired oven for 35 minutes."
3. If you must employ slow cooking, Will says to push as much herbed butter or olive oil as you can under the skin, which creates a self-basting bird. Also keep an inch or two of liquid beneath the bird.
4. Because white meat cooks faster than dark meat, many people cover the breast as turkeys cook. William Rubel, author of the now out-of-print The Magic of Fire, says this step is not necessary with heritage birds, because the breast is not oversized. "The closer the balance between white and dark meat, the easier it is to roast the whole bird to perfection," he says. If you'd like to cover the entire bird to prevent it from browning too quickly, Rubel prefers to use oiled parchment paper rather than aluminum foil, because this technique prevents the steaming that happens underneath foil.
5. Always use internal muscle temperature (taken in the breast) as your guide to doneness. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a turkey is safely cooked when it reaches 165 degrees. Will says this will surely destroy your bird, however, and recommends cooking to a temperature of 140 to 145 degrees. Rubel agrees that 140 degrees is best if you don't want to dry out the meat. If the breast is done, but the thighs are not, Hayes says you should simply cut off the legs and put them back in the oven while you make your gravy.
6. Because smoking turkeys requires low-and-slow instead of fast-and-hot cooking, Danny Williamson of online pastured turkey retailer Good Shepherd Poultry Ranch recommends keeping a pan of water (or beer or cider) in the smoker to keep the turkey juicy.
7. Hayes' favorite way to cook pastured birds is on the spit. Learn more about spit-roasting in her book The Farmer and the Grill and in Rubel's The Magic of Fire.
8. The New York Times editor Sam Sifton, author of Thanksgiving: How to Cook It Well, and grass-fed cooking expert Deborah Krasner agree that brines improve even free-ranging birds. But Will and Hayes say pastured turkeys need no such treatment. "Pastured birds are significantly juicier and more flavorful than factory-farmed birds," says Hayes. Consider trying a pastured bird sans brine the first time.
9. Krasner coats turkeys with a spice paste and pairs them with rich sauces. Find her recipe for Roast Turkey With Ancho Paste and Maple-Coffee Sauce in Good Meat. Will says pushing fat under the skin is especially useful with older birds, as these can be tough and can benefit from the basting.
10. You'll pay good money for a pastured Thanksgiving turkey, so try to use the whole thing. Turkey carcasses yield delicious stock, which freezes well and can substitute for chicken stock in any recipe.
11. If you need ideas for using fat, feet, giblets, gizzards, hearts, kidneys, livers and necks, Jennifer McLagan's cookbook Odd Bits has them in spades.
12. Will saves well-formed tail feathers of pastured turkeys for use in holiday decorations. Breast and neck feathers find their way into his fishing flies and jigs.
13. Will and Hayes both prefer to cook stuffing separately. They fill the turkey cavity with aromatics — onion, carrot, garlic and herbs for Hayes; orange juice and herbs for Will.
Read more pastured turkey cooking tips from Mother Earth News.
Did you order your Holben Valley Farm Thanksgiving Day turkey yet?


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When I was recently asked to design some graphics for packaging I threw my kit in the car and headed off to Bedfordshire. This photo forms the ground roots for the final design. I had already decided on an incomplete sketch design and needed a photo as reference.
Here's the final design for the logo element.
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CORDIS launches new FP7 services for Science in Society and Social Sciences and Humanities
The role of research in a modern society is becoming ever more important. CORDIS, the EU's official information service on research and development, has launched two new thematic services in support of FP7 activities that seek to improve science's position in society and to understand society better through research.With a view to building an effective and democratic European knowledge-based society, the aim of 'Science in Society' activities are to stimulate the harmonious integration of scientific and technological endeavour and associated research policies into European society. Topics include research ethics, the role of women and science communication.FP7 research funding for 'Socio-economic sciences and the humanities' (SSH) aims to contribute to an in-depth, shared understanding of the complex and interrelated socio economic challenges confronting Europe. For the first time, European research funding is now available for the humanities as well.Over the course of FP7 the two research themes together will provide funding of almost €1 billion. Information on what topics will be funded, calls for project proposals and support for participation can all be found through these services.
The new services also include relevant news, upcoming events and key documents such as work programmes.
The new CORDIS FP7 services for Science in Society and Social-Sciences and Humanities can be found at:


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Swing-state voters consider Hillary Clinton dishonest and untrustworthy, according to new polls by Quinnipiac University. The surveys show Clinton's favorability numbers are tanking in pivotal states.
In Florida, Clinton registers a 51 percent unfavorable rate against 44 percent favorable. Some 59 percent of Floridians feel that Clinton is not honest or trustworthy.
In Ohio, she's down to 56 percent unfavorable and only 38 percent favorable, with 61 percent calling her dishonest or untrustworthy.
In Pennsylvania, she's at 54 percent unfavorable against 41 percent favorable, with 34 percent calling her dishonest or untrustworthy.
By contrast, potential Democratic candidate Joe Biden and Republican candidate Ben Carson are surging in the very same poll. Donald Trump, however, continues to lead the Republican race in all three states, according to Quinnipiac.
Breitbart News has extensively reported on Hillary Clinton's private email scandal, debunking many of the Clinton campaign's explanations for her use of a private email server that was targeted by international hackers. The FBI and Department of Justice are currently leading an intra-agency investigation into the scandal.


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Northwestern Blasts Miami (Ohio), 4-0
May 14, 2010
Courtesy of Northwestern University
EVANSTON, Ill. -- After prevailing in a competitive round of doubles to take a 1-0 lead, sixth-seeded Northwestern blitzed Miami (Ohio) in singles on its way to a 4-0 victory in the first round of the 2010 NCAA Women's Tennis Championships Friday in Evanston. The Wildcats advanced to face upset-minded Nebraska at noon Saturday in the second round after the Huskers topped Illinois in an epic 4-2 win earlier in the day.
"There were some tough conditions today with the wind playing a factor and our doubles weren't particularly good, but you've got to give credit to Miami because they're part of the reason it wasn't so good," head coach Claire Pollard said after the match. "We got through that point and in singles I thought we were able to dominate and get off to a good start. Once we were able to get that momentum I thought the match was clearly in hand."
"We haven't played Miami yet this year so it's always nice to play different teams," said NU junior Maria Mosolova. "The most important thing for us right now is just to compete at every spot. As long as you take care of your court, you're going to be fine."
Seeking the 26th NCAA Championships win in program history, Northwestern got off to a fast start at the No. 2 doubles spot as Mosolova and Elena Chernyakova quickly handled Miami's Riekie Honiball and Cara Wald, 8-1, as the NU duo improved to 7-1 in dual matches this season.
The outcome was a little less clear-cut at the other two spots as Samantha Murray and Kate Turvy clung to a 6-5 lead at No. 3 and Lauren Lui and Linda Abu Mushrefova trailed by the same margin at No. 1. Murray and Turvy found their stride late in the match and went on to defeat Anastasia Dracheva and Sydnee Bridger 8-5, leaving the No. 1 match unfinished.
As Pollard pointed out, Northwestern wasted no time taking charge in singles as the 'Cats won first-set decisions by scores (from the top of the lineup to the bottom) of 6-1, 6-2, 6-0, 6-3, 6-1 and 6-2. Getting off the courts first for NU was sophomore Stacey Lee at No. 6, who knocked off Bridger 6-2, 6-1, for her 18th dual win of the season.
The freshman Abu Mushrefova finished just moments after Lee in a 6-1, 6-3 victory over Miami's Cara Wald. Mosolova, the two-time All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year, secured the fourth point for the Wildcats by downing the RedHawks' first-team All-MAC selection Anastasia Dracheva.
Northwestern will be required to bring its A-game against Nebraska on Saturday after watching the Huskers gut out a win over favored Illinois in a match that lasted nearly four hours. Nebraska is 19-5 on the year and managed to overcome the Fighting Illini despite dropping the doubles point.
"We do hope they're tired, that's the advantage of being the No. 1 seed (in the regional round)," Pollard said. "It got our attention because we know Illinois is a good team. We'll need to be ready for anything they throw at us tomorrow."