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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and The Arches present
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As part of Into The New 2015, BUZZCUT are super excited to be infiltrating many areas of The Arches to bring you new works by current students and recent graduates of CPP. Look out for perky pop-up provocative performances, wondrous, wonky one-on-ones and incredible, invitational and indescribable installations!
BUZZCUT is an artist-led performance festival which takes place in Spring in Glasgow. Led by Nick Anderson and Rosana Cade (graduates of CPP), BUZZCUT is enthusiastic about creating holistic and progressive environments for artists to develop their practice, show their work and discover the accessibility of live-art and performance in Glasgow.
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About Into The New 2015 | a festival of new work from final year students of the BA Contemporary Performance Practice course at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
As we open the Pandora's box of Into The New this year, we can be sure that the work of this group of graduating students will raise some 'impertinent questions'. Their performances seek to offer intellect and challenge, hope and humour, bravery and commitment.
Your role, as audience is to 'domesticate' their ideas, to deal with them and perhaps to explain them, to yourselves, and to each other. With that we wish you luck, as the class of 2015 may refuse to be tamed!
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"Where can you see tomorrow's work today? The answer is The Arches."
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Through theatre, performance, visual art, dance and creative learning the Arches' artistic programme celebrates the brave and the new.
Producing and presenting risk-taking work from local and international artists and companies, the building has boasted performances over the past two years from Derevo, The TEAM and Taylor Mac, hosted the National Review of Live Art and New Territories festivals and seen blistering performances from boundary-pushing artists and companies such as John Moran, Adrian Howells, Ontroerend Goed and Quarantine as part of 2010's BEHAVIOUR festival, our annual celebration of the live experience.
The Arches is also Scotland's leading provider of support for emergent artists and performance practitioners, providing a year-long programme of opportunities including Artist in Residence programmes and our two annual awards, Platform 18: New Directions and the Brick Award, as well as showcasing raw work from homegrown talent such as Nic Green and Rob Drummond in Arches LIVE, our annual festival of brave new work.
Our dedicated Creative Learning programme offers even further-reaching opportunities for development across a broad range of social groups, with events ranging from urban music production course Tigerstyle and the newly launched Arches Community Choir, to mentoring schemes, professional development projects and off-site performance work with diverse social groups.
Words from Jackie Wylie, The Arches' Artistic Director, following the tragic death of Adrian Howells:
"All at The Arches are devastated by the loss of Adrian Howells this week. He was our Artist in Residence and The Arches was his creative home. But more than that, he was a dear friend and companion in life to many of us here.
So many would say that there truly was no one like him, who personified love, generosity and the deepest type of empathy and desire to understand those lucky enough to have met him. With great humour he was able to create an instant connection with anyone he encountered. He was able to translate this desire to nurture and connect into his performance practice and in doing so leaves behind not only an incredible and influential body of work but a multitude of audience members across the world who have in some way been transformed by these encounters.
He supported, encouraged and was at the heart of an entire community of artists in Glasgow who will miss him terribly."


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text: Nano sapiens Posted October 4, 2008 CADLights 12 gal. Nano (most current FTS pic will be posted directly below, scroll down for tank specs, etc.): Aug 2018 (10th Year): Dec 2017: Jul 2017 (9th year): Dec 2016: Jul 2016: Mar 2016: Dec 2015: July 2015: April, 2015: Jan 2015 (before the weekly cleaning): Oct 2014: Sept 2014: July 2014: April 2014: Feb 2014: Dec 2013: July 2013: June, 2013: Mar, 2013 ('Royal Blue' LEDs/yellow filter): Jan, 2013: Oct, 2012:June, 2012 (4th Year Anniversary!)Feb, 2012July 2nd, 2011March 27th, 2011June 29th, 2010March 25th, 2010January 24th, 2010November 2009 July, 2009: Early pic of the tank at around 1 month (August 2008): SPECIFICATIONS (as of Dec 2017)TANK CADLights 12g Bowfront Glass AIO (All-in-One) LIGHTING CADLights Stock Canopy: DIY LED (Solderless) w/Coralux 5-up board and STORM controller): CH 1 ('White', STORM 112): (3) Cree XML-2 'NW', (2) Cree XML-2 'WW' CH 2 ('Blue', STORM 172): (4) Cree XT-E 'RB' (450nm-455nm), (2) Cree XP-E2 'B' (465-470nm), (4) Exotic 'B' (475nm) CH 3 ('Violet', STORM 162): (5) Exotic 'HV' (428nm), (3) Exotic 'V' (403nm) CH 4 ('Cyan', STORM 25): (4) Exotic 'Cyan' (495nm) CH 5 ('Red', STORM 20): (2) Exotic 'Deep Red' (660nm) Total lighting duration: 8 hrs. 'Blue' channel: 8 hrs. (incl. ramp-up 135 min./ramp-down 135 min.) 'Violet' channel: 7 hrs. (incl. ramp-up 135 min./ramp-down 135 min.) 'White'/'Cyan'/'Red' channels: 5 hrs (incl. ramp up 135 min./ramp-down 135 min.) All LEDs on together at their highest programmed 'peak' settings: 2 - 1/2 hrs. All days 'cloudy' (STORM setting = 1) Spectral description: ~ 14k PAR (all LEDs on together at their highest programmed settings): ~160 (center, mid point of tank) EQUIPMENT Tunze Silence 1073.080 (210 gph) Return Pump Hydor Rotating Water Flow Deflector Nozzle (gutted, used as water flow deflector only) (1) Eheim-Jager TruTemp (50W) (2) Large 'Pet Bottle' ATO units Analog Thermometer FILTRATION Live Rock Live Sand MAINTENANCE Water Changes: 1/2g, 2x/wk (1g total) - (Tropic Marin 'Classic'/Red Sea Blue Bucket mix + RO/DI water) Evaporation Control: RO/DI Alkalinity: Kalkwasser (added to ATOs) Calcium: Kalkwasser (added to ATOs) Magnesium: ESV B-Ionic Magnesium Iodine: Kent Concentrated Iodine (3-4 drops/wk) Cleaning: Weekly sand bed/back chambers vacuuming (occasional use of a filter sock), back wall algae/bio-film removal & live rock blasting with a turkey baster. Break down/cleaning of return pump and Hydor water flow deflector every month or two. 2x/year cleaning of heater. Vacuuming under each base live rock every few months on a rotational basis over a year's time. FEEDING Reef-Roids Frozen Mysids Frozen Spirulina Enriched Brine Shrimp Ocean Nutrition Prime Reef Flakes/OSI Spirulina Flakes Baby Earthworms , 1x/wk. (from our compost heap) TESTING (~3x/Wk) Alkalinity (~9.0 dKh - Salifert) Specific Gravity (1.026) TESTING (every 2 weeks) Calcium (~430 ppm - Salifert) Magnesium (~1300 ppm - Salifert) TESTING (Occasionally) pH ( 8.4) TESTING (Discontinued) Phosphate ('undetectable' w/current maintenance schedule) Nitrate ('undetectable' w/current maintenance schedule) TANK INHABITANTS CORAL: Acropora: Vivid 'Northern Lights' Granulosa (A. granulosa) - VIVID Aquarium, Oct 2012 Seriatopora: 'Bird of Paradise' Birdsnest (Seriatopora caliendrum) - Diablo Corals, July 2015 'Ponape Birdsnest' (Seriatopora aculeata?) - Diablo Corals, July 2015 Montipora: 'Sunset' Montipora (M. danae?) - Neptune Aquatics, June 2009 Others: Metallic Gold Pavona (Pavona maldivensis) - Neptune Aquatics, June 2009 'Fallen Horizon' Leptoseris - Legendary Corals 'Molten Lava' Leptoseris - Legendary Corals Pink Stylocoeniella - California Reef Co Rainbow Acan - Legendary Corals Mint-Green Pavona (Pavona descussata?) - Sacramento Frag Swap, Sept 2009 Leptastrea (Leptastrea pruinosa) - Standard neon-green center/reddish outer - ?, 2001 Assorted Ricordia Mushrooms (Ricordia yuma, Ricordia florida) - Aquatic Connections, Legendary Corals, Coralmorphic, Unique Corals Various Rhodactis inchoata sp. Mushrooms (purple, orange, green, red, etc.) - Aquatic Collections, Unique Corals Assorted Zoanthids/Palys (Speckled Fire & Ice, Sunny D's, Mohawk, Blue Hornet, Utter Chaos, Vampires, Ding-Dangs, etc.) - California Reef Co,, Legendary Corals, Diablo Corals Fish: Yellowline Goby (Elacatinus figaro) - 1 Green Banded Goby (Tigrigobius multifasciatus) - 2 Eyebrow Barnacle Blenny (Ekemblemaria myersi) - 2 Hasselt's Flaphead Goby (Callogobius hasselti) - 1 Inverts (CUC): Collonista snails (Collonista amakusaens) Limpet snails (unknown species - white, small 3/8" max) Bristleworms (Eurythoe complanata?) Dwarf Zebra Orange/Black Hermit Crab (Calcinus laevimanus) Mexican Red Leg (Clibanarius digueti) Mini Brittle Stars (Amphipholis squamata?) Mysid shrimp Thought processes that went into the setup and description of the day-in/day-out activites that keep this little reef tank functioning properly over the years. My hope is that the information presented here will be thought-provoking and possibly insightful. Starting with a quick run-down of the equipment and why I use what I use: Tank: Cadlights 12g glass AIO (all-in-one) Good little tank, but unfortunately no longer produced. Much prefer glass over acrylic in a reef tank since it is much harder to scratch. The downside is that glass is much harder to fix scratches, so I try to be careful with it. Rear chambers are a bit small to work with, but acceptable if one doesn't have large hands. Heating: Eheim-Jager Tru-Temp 50W I check temps twice a day using a simple, reliable old style analog thermometer. I had very inconsistent results in the past with digital thermometers and as a result I don't use them or recommend them. This simple temperature checking procedure has saved the tank twice within its lifetime when the heaters malfunctioned. Unfortunately, many heaters that have been on the market in the last decade or so have proven to be unreliable over time. I've had many different makes/models over the lifetime of this tank and I've been lucky to get 2 years (often much less) out of them. Currently trying an Eheim-Jager 50W from Germany (one of the few made outside of China) and I'm hoping for a much longer life. Heater is set at 76F, but it tends to fluctuate upwards occasionally to 78F. 81F is the hottest I've seen in the tank in summer during a heat wave. Flow/Circulation: Tunze Silence 1073.080 (210 gph) return pump with a Hydor Rotating Water Deflector Nozzle. The live rock/corals are arranged in the center to allow for a circular flow pattern. Back chambers are as unobstructed as possible to allow maximum flow-through (no filter floss, chemical media, etc.). I believe that flow-through is important as it keeps food particles, larvae, bacteria, etc. in suspension so as to be consumed by the filter feeding organisms. Pump is quiet and the random, yet still somewhat linear flow from the Hydor unit has been beneficial, IMO. Lighting: DIY 'Complete Spectrum' Solderless LED Array (LEDGroupBuy): Over the years I have experimented with a number of different setups since I enjoy the challenge of creating my own lighting systems. The last and final array features solderless chips from LEDGroupBuy (and 'Lime' from RapidLED) set very close together to help eliminate 'color-banding' (aka 'Disco' effect). Not a fan, of fans, due to noise and reliability issues so I use efficient LEDs (wherever possible) and a large heat sink to passively remove heat. A 48v power supply, CoraLux 5up board, (5) Meanwell 700mA Drivers and a STORM controller make up this 5-channel setup. DIY LEDs are a great way to really get deep into the 'meat and potatoes' of the nature of light. Since one is creating the array instead of just accepting what a manufacturer gives you, one must pay attention to what is known about the type of light that corals need in order to be healthy and produce good coloration. With these multi channeled arrays, there is a temptation to constantly fiddle with the different colors, relative positions, etc. However, too much of this and the corals will have difficulty coping and not do well. I always make changes in spectrum and/or intensity very slowly. I used to allow one week between changes, but I find it better to allow two weeks. Also, I don't change spectrum and intensity at the same time if it can at all be helped. I am especially mindful of any violet or hyperviolet emitters since our eyes are relatively insensitive to the wavelengths that they produce, but the corals are not! I use a very small amount of true 'violet' (~405nm) LEDs in my system since I seem to have a sensitivity to the near UV wavelengths, but I do incorporate a good amount of 'hyperviolet' (~430nm). In the past, I've always given the tank (corals) a 'rest' day once a week by turning down the lights to about 3/4 of normal. WIth this new setup, I set the STORM controller to have random 'clouds' every day. Automated Top Off (ATO): PETCO Large 'Pet Bottles' (2) I use a simple gravity-fed ATO filled with a RO/DI and Kalkwasser (Limewater) mix which supplies needed alkalinity and calcium (see pg 2). The modifications required to these pet bottles are removing the balls in the stainless steel tube and altering the nozzle length so that it can be immersed at the water surface level (or one can raise the bottles to a level where the tube end is immersed). A very simple, inexpensive, reliable and effective way to maintain a water level. Proper functioning is however dependent upon tightly closing the cap to prevent air intrusion into the bottle. …and that's all the equipment that this small tank has needed. Equipment Philosophy 101: 'Simplicity and redundancy' pretty much sum things up. There is an old saying attributed to my good friend Murphy that states: 'If anything can go wrong, it will.' As much as possible, I attempt to run my equipment in such a way as to limit any one single point of failure. A pump or a heater going out is possible, so spares are kept near at hand. If power goes out I have a battery powered pump and a small propane camping stove to heat tank water, if necessary. Cost and the Nano Tank: I see quite a few posts from beginners that start with; "I just spent 2K (or more) on my nano tank". My first reaction is "Wow, really?". If I add up all the costs associated with this tank's initial setup it's well under $500. The biggest purchases over time have been coral and upgraded lighing. Supplies and test kits are not cheap, but with a small tank like this they tend to last a long time. However, I do have to watch out for the expiration dates. My advice to new reefers is to carefully research what a typical small reef system needs (fairly basic, really) and be very cautious of the commercial marketing hype shouting at you that you 'must have' this or that product/gizmo in order to succeed. Research carefully and it'll become clear that only a few parameters are critical to successfully keeping coral and most of these can be met relatively inexpensively (quality lighting typically being the highest cost). Water Changes: 5g plastic utility bucket (no heater or circulation), RO/DI water and a mix of various salt brands. 10%/week total (5%/2x week). Since I change water 2x/wk, circulation of the newly made salt water is not necessary. I also don't waste energy heating the whole bucket of water 24 hrs/day. Unless the water is quite cold, I don't heat it up to tank temp since the volume being replaced is so small it has very little effect on the tank temperature. If the water is very cold, however, I place my 1g water change container in a south facing window for a few hours if the sun is out…or use a spare heater when it is not. Early on, I found that changing 10% of the water all at once (even with temperature matched water) sometimes would result in mildly stressed corals. 5%/2x week resulted in no visible stress to the animals and is what I have used for years. In the last year or two I've been mixing various left-over salts (Red Sea Blue Bucket, Reef Crystals, Instant Ocean, Tropic Marin) without any ill effects. Time Managment: One question often asked is 'How much time do you spend on your tank?'. 1. 5% water change on Tues., Mag-float glass cleaning (15 min.), 2. 5% water change on Sat, sand bed vacuuming, Mag-float/credit card glass cleaning, back wall cleaning, detritus removal from back chambers, overflow slots and rear seams cleaning with toothbrush (3x/month, 1 hr. each week) 3. 5% water change, sand bed vacuuming, Mag-float/credit card glass cleaning, back wall cleaning, detritus removal from back chambers, overflow slots and rear seams cleaning with toothbrush, pump and hydor rotating device disassembly/cleaning (1hr 30 min, 1x/month) 4. Water change makeup (5g): Once every 5 weeks (30 min.) 5. Vacuum under a base live rock every 2 months (extra 15 min added to a Sat. water change). Substrate and Associated Microorganisms: I use a relatively fine mixed grade of aragonite. I vacuum the substrate to remove detritus twice a week with my water changes and clear the live rock of detritus with a turkey baster a few times a week. I also stir up the sand bed a few times a week to suspend detritus and it's associated microorganisms (food for the filter-feeders). All the best equipment and technology is not going to be effective if the microscopic organisms that we rely upon for many different processes are not functioning properly or are not in the required abundance. Microscopic bacteria, benthic algae, protists, etc. are literally the backbone of our systems and will develop naturally over time if they are introduced into the system (live rock, live sand, etc.) and we keep acceptable, stable conditions. Some commercial products can cause harm to these micro-organisms in our systems and is something to keep in mind due to how important they are to the system. In our small tanks when the sand bed is not cleaned (especially), many people experience rapidly increasing nitrate levels even when feeding and bio load are relatively low. To put it simply, the bacteria responsible for completing the nitrogen cycle are literally being choked and are not receiving the continuous nutrient flow (especially carbon) they need to function effectively due to the detritus buildup. To encourage bacterial health, I perform a number of tasks: Stir the sand bed a few times a week. A few times a week I blow off sediment in and on the live rock with a turkey baster. I vacuum the sand bed 2x/wk as well as remove detritus that has settled in the back chambers. In addition, every 2 months or so I vacuum underneath one of the base rocks so that in about a year I will have vacuumed under all of them. To put the effectiveness of these simple procedures into context, even with two adult Ocellaris Clownfish (moved on due to growing too large), a bunch of gobies and crustaceans fed heavily twice daily plus weekly target feeding of the corals the tank maintaines a nitrate reading of below 1 ppm (Elos, Red Sea test kits). Phosphate deserves a special discussion. Inorganic phosphate (aka 'Orthophosphate', 'PO4') levels in this tank are checked monthly and they are consistently undetectable (Salifert test kit) despite the relatively heavy feeding and moderate bio load. No phosphate removers have ever been used. The question may arise as to how does this work for one tank when many other tanks have difficulty controlling this element without having to resort to large water changes and/or phosphate reducing media? The standard answer seems to be "Each tank is different", which is really an acknowledgement that we don't have a good handle on what exactly is going on. Trying to pin down phosphate usage in an aquarium is an ever moving target and is complex. What we do know is that Phosphate, in all it's inorganic and organic forms, is ever in motion in our systems and the competition amongst the organisms for this life sustaining nutrient is intense. I stir up the sand bed often which has multiple effects that I believe directly, or indirectly, influence phosphate levels. The thought process goes like this: Whenever detritus is suspended so are countless microorganisms (detritus, benthic algae, protists, fungi, etc ) which then become food for filter feeders (phosphate usage/sequestering). The remaining bacteria in the sand bed naturally repopulate in short order (again, phosphate usage/sequestering). Vigorous bacterial activity in the substrate liberates some phosphate that is bound to the calcium carbonate sediments which in turn is used by other organisms. When detritus/bacteria are removed bi-weekly, this exports some of the phosphate out of the system and maintains a balance in the system. One key point in all this is that this constant cycling naturally stabilizes phosphate as long as inputs (foods, mainly) are kept relatively moderate and constant. I have noticed that inconsistent feeding results in a 'boom or bust' type scenario that can compromise system stability. Condensed version: Feed your bacteria/other organisms, but don't forget to clean up the mess WARNING: If a sand bed hasn't been disturbed for some time, best to begin cleaning only small sections at a time. Cleaning the whole thing all at once can crash a tank! 'Optimal' Nitrate (NO3) and Phosphate (PO4) Levels - Is there such a thing? If you've been in this hobby for even a little while you most likely have seen various recommendations for 'optimal' nitrate and phosphate levels backed up (hopefully) by successful reef tanks with colorful, healthy corals. This should immediately raise an eyebrow or two in skepticism. So what is going on here? Corals are mixotrophic (multiple feeding modes) so they can utilize different sources of nutrition. In a tank that has undectable NO3 (nitrate) and PO4 (inorganic phosphate/orthophosphate) via good test kits, the corals must typically be fed frequently to remain colorful and healthy. This environment is most similar to a pristine coral reef where the majority of nutrition obtained from the environment (excluding photosynthetic products from the coral's zooxanthellae) is derived from organic sources (phytoplankton, zooplankton, bacteria, marine snow, etc.). The other end of the spectrum is a system with relatively high levels of inorganic nutrients. Typical recommendations are NO3 of 5pmm or less and PO4 of around 0.03ppm, but note that many healthy reef tanks can have higher levels. In this type of system less direct feeding (or none at all) can produce good results and is perhaps closer to conditions encountered in an inshore reef environment due to nutrient run off from land based sources or a lagoon. Many reef tanks can fall somewhere in between these levels and be successful. So, which is 'better'? That question sparks heated debate on the forums, for sure. On the one hand, low inorganic nutrients in the water typically results in slower algae proliferation. However, this also means that the aquarist must be diligent in supplying food regularly to keep the coral healthy long term. Conversely, a more inorganic nutrient rich system runs the risk of becoming overly enriched (eutrophic) leading to increased algae and poor coral health. This 12g tank tends to be in the LNS (low nutrient system) category with less than 0.5ppm NO3 and undectable PO4. However, my take is that it doesn't really matter which camp one pitches his/her tent in, as long as the results are healthy, colorful and growing coral and algae is kept under control. No Chemical/Mechanical Filtration? With proper maintenance and regular water changes I have found no need for these products. One of the benefits of not using selective chemical media (besides cost) is that C-N-P (carbon-nitrogen-phosphate) ratio stays relatively balanced/stable and one avoids the potential shock to the system whenever old, exhausted media is replaced by new (the only shock this sytem gets is the 5%/2x per week water change). This may indeed be a factor in the longevity of this little system. Thoughts on the 'Mixed Reef' Nano Tank: This mixed reef tank has just about everything from A-Z (Acropora to Zoanthids). Most of the original corals are still around, but some have been moved on due to over-aggression (Acroporas, Scolly), a few have been destroyed by amphipods (Zoas), a few by bacterial infections (Mussids: Blastos, Acans), some simply have been out-competed (M. undata) and a few I simply have no clue why they didn't make it. Actually, I'm rather surprised that most have been able to co-exist in relative peace, but I think this goes to show that a diverse assemblage of corals can 'find a way' to co-exist (for the most part).. A true mixed reef in a shallow nano tank is challenging due especially to the different high and low light and flow needs of the various corals. I have found proper placement of corals to be very critical. Sometimes, even just an inch or two up or down (or side-to-side) has make the difference in whether a coral does well or just languishes. A PAR meter, along with research and experience, help with the decision. Luckily for us, many corals can cope and adapt well to natural physical changes such as storms, being dislodged by other organisms, etc. which allows them to adjust to our aquarium environments. Without a certain amount of flexibility, I don't think corals would be as successful for eons as they have been.. The general consensus is that a biotope tank set up for specific type(s) of corals with very similar needs is easier to maintain and I would have to agree. However, I like the challenge, and visual interest, presented by the mixed reef. Growth and the Nano Tank: This nano tank is small and I'm not a fan of constant pruning. Constant fiddling with the corals and aquascape is detrimental to the system in many ways (accidental knocking off of corals, stress from frequent cuttings, release of possible coral produced stress related chemicals, introduction of skin oils/other substance residues, etc.). In this tank, I attempt to limit coral growth while maintaining coral health and coloration. This means supplying enough nutrition for metabolic processes plus some extra for slow/moderate growth. Keeping the temperature on the cooler side in winter also helps slow metabolism. One side benefit to slower growth is that more coral types can be kept longer together since they won't crowd each other as quickly. Thoughts on 'Density' (Aquascaping): When starting out with this tank my main goal was to provide a rock 'Bommie' roughly in the middle of the tank as well as have some 'free space' made up of sand bottom. The biggest difficulty I faced was avoiding the temptation of adding more and more specimens to the tank bottom! For a while, I lost that battle with myself, but eventually claimed most of the previous free space back again. Coral can be packed quite tightly into a reef tank due to the fact that they produce relatively little waste (the coral and it's algae tighly cycle much of their respective waste products), but the negative effect on flow of so many corals can have a dramatic effect on a tank's health. Visually, I feel that the best aquascaped tanks use 'negative space' wisely to compliment an attractive reef structure. Something to consider when one gets the itch to create a 'rock wall' packed with an over abundance of corals and/or completely blanket the sand bed with corals. Fish Stocking: I've been pleasantly surprised at how well this little system handled two well-fed adult Ocellaris Clownfish for a few years and now has no issues with (5) smal fish (gobies and a blenny). 10% water changes/week have certainly sufficed and are all that is used. Colonies, Mini-Colonies vs. Mini-frags: I find that small nano tanks lend themselves very well to coral mini/micro frags, rather than coral colonies. For me, there is something special about tiny pieces of coral successfully growing and becoming larger parts of the reef tank community over time. The process requires patience, but the eventual reward are colonies that look more like they grew up in the tank vs. being cut-and-pasted into the aquascape. I have found that these smaller mini-frag grow-outs can be be less aggressive with their neighbors, likely due to having grown up with each other over time. When working with tiny mini-frags, the handling is very important. These little guys can dry out much more quickly and too much glue can easily kill them. The smallest that I've been successful worked with was a 1/16" piece consisting of just a single green mouth of Jack'o'Lantern Leptoseris that is now the size of a dime after about 3 months. Coral Aggression (allelopathy,, over-topping, sweepers, etc.): Although disturbing to some, coral aggression is just a part of their nature. Certain corals are iffy, at best, for a small reef tank due to this. The most aggressive stony corals I have in this tank by far are Pavonas (they can be a handful with their sweeper tentacles) and Leptastrea which can be invasive and have a nasty sting. All mushrooms are even worse if they physically contact other types of coral and most Zoanthids, so they get their own separate regions. I also don't mix Ricordia and Rhodactis together due to past issues with an occasional Rhodactis causing damage. Some Zoanthids can become invasive if left unchecked. By design, the tank has no soft corals that could produce toxins such as Sarcophyton, Sinularia, Litophyton. With the coral mix I have, I haven't noticed any long distance allelopathic symptoms. Captive/Wild Collected Corals: Most of the corals in this tank are cultivated and were acquired as frags from LFSs, on-line retailers and other hobbyists. Most of the mushrooms came straight out of the ocean. Personally, I believe this hobby should patronize both maricultured and aquacultured corals. Coral and Fish Feeding: The current Blenny and Gobies are fed 2x/day with flakes or pellets in moderate amounts in the morning and liberal amounts of frozen mysids/spirulina enriched brine shirmp in the late afternoon. Manufactured food is more nutrient dense, so no need to feed this as heavily as frozen. Once in a while I also feed them newly-hatched earthworms from a compost heap. Corals/filter feeders get target fed Reef Roids with the bigger polyps getting meaty frozen foods 1x/week. Coral Disease: The one I seem to enounter most often is an infection in Mussids (Acans and Blastos). Bringing in one infected specimen from outside is enough to infect many other Mussid colonies. Tissue gets stretched thin, polyps won't eat and they eventually waste away while other corals are just fine. I have had success treating the affected coral outisde the display tank with Tea Tree oil (few drops in a small container for a few minutes twice a day), but it doesn't always work. Melafix, which contains Tee Tree oil, is another reported remedy (Sprung/Delbeek) with a recommendation of 5 ml/g for 3 min. Algae Control/Clean Up (CUC): A fact of life is that Alga of some sort will always be present both in our tanks and in nature. I strive to keep them under control by keeping nutrient levels low/balanced and via herbivory. Also helpful was starting this tank with 10 year old purple coralline encrusted live rock as algae are much less likely to try and colonize these coralline encrusted surfaces. This tank has a few small Hermit Crabs to help control filament algae. The rest of the 'CUC' is home-grown (bristleworms, mysid shrimp, brittlestars, small limpets and tiny collunista snails). Notice, no 'hunch-backed amphipods' since adults are notorious for eating zoas/palys, usually at night. A Black-Barred Clown Goby exterminated them a few years back and I dip any new frag bases in freshwater for a minute to make sure the little buggers don't recolonize the tank. I also don't use larger commercially sold snails due to the risk from fouling when they die and decompose in such a small body of water. 'Turkey basting' the live rock at least a few times a week can be helpful in controllling hair algae types. The algae filaments trap detritus, and if let unchecked, they actually create nitrate/phosphate rich micro-environments that can then lead to more and more algae. Pest Species: Even with the best dipping protocols, pests can still wriggle and squirm into our systems. I give my new specimens a thorough once over with a magnifying glass and then dip the base of every rock/plug in fresh water/concentrated potassium iodine for at least one minute. Certain corals (such as Mushies) I'll also dip for a few seconds in the freshwater while shaking to dislodge any flatworms and then place immediately back into salt water. The stony coral frags (non-Acropora) I get are typically quite small, so it's easy to check them carefully and remove any unwanted creatures/eggs. Can't say much about coral dips since I don't use them, but the general concensus seems to be 'use them' (especially for Acropora as it is very difficult to see Red Bugs and AEFW are also not so easy to see or dislodge manually). For the occasional aiptasia and bubble algae that makes it through inspection, the most important thing is to take care of the pest literally 'right away' before they have a chance to establish themselves and check every day for at least a week for any more. I use kalk slurry in a syringe for aiptasia and tweezers to carefully remove any bubble algae. For Acoel Flatworms, I've found it very important to remove them early to be successful in exterminating them from the system. I'll keep the tank very clean and cut out any suspension feeding for a week or two (but still feed the fish and LPS normally) to cut down on this food source while sucking up any worms that I see on a daily basis (I especially check all the mushies carefully with a hand magnifier). With constant diligence for a few weeks their populations can be brought so low that they can't sustain a population and die out in the tank. 'Stability'…What Does That Really Mean? We tend to think of stability is terms of temperature and water chemistry parameters, and rightly so. Maintaining parameters within a 'range' suitable for coral and fish health is essential. For me, the key to long-term success is stability in all aspects of reef keeping. Stability in the maintenance schedule/routines, stability in food types and frequency of feeding, stability in the lighting schedule/duration, stability in the water change schedule, etc. How to Keep it 'Fresh'?: I see this question pop-up every so often. I think the answer is specific to each individual, but starting the tank with micro-frags I think is helpful since the final grown-in result can take a long time as opposed to using larger colonies right away which produces a 'finished product' in relatively short order (leading to possible boredom). Keeping the tank's Web page(s) up-to-date at regular intervals is a great way to connect with other reef keepers and to assess how the tank is doing via photos. Investigating a reef keeping topic that is not well understood or researched is a great way to keep an interest in the hobby (no one knows it all). Avoiding 'Upgrade-itis'?: Keep all sizes of tanks for 30+ years and then you'll know (hopefully) what size really suits you. My first reef tank was a homebuilt 8g nano (with a 12g sump), then a 35 hex, 55 show, even took care of a restaurant fish-only 300g for a while...and my last may be this 12g...or maybe not 'Big Tank' vs. 'Small Tank' Bias: The keeping of a 'Nano' or 'Pico' tank is often thought of as a 'toy' or something only for beginners to cut their teeth on. While it is true that the cost of entry into the reef aquarium hobby is a major factor (and small systems are typically much cheaper than larger ones), the fact is that being successful in maintaining a top-notch small reef aquarium for many years requires just as much skill and knowledge as any other sized tank (some might say even more so due to the relatively small amount of water in the system, which is inherently less stable). In my mind, the better term for small reef tanks might be 'Bonsai Reef Tanks' since keeping a nano/pico tank has commonalities with this well-respected, ancient gardening discipline. Longevity and 'Old Tank Syndrome': Keep It Simple, have backups, know the accepted range of parameters, check those parameters that can fluctuate frequently (i.e.: alkalinity, calcium, specific gravity), check temperature 2x/day, keep household cleaning products/toxins away, develop a successful routine and stick to it, inspect the tank daily if possible (especially sensitive coral species) as they can give an early-warning of potential issues. I have yet to experience 'Old Tank Syndrome' in any of my past tanks. However, I believe it is a real condition that can be brought about by incorrect, or lack of, maintenance procedures. I don't believe that it is inevitable or else we'd see every tank of a similar size and setup expire roughly at the same time...and some do keep on going year after year. I also don't believe that live rock and live sand has an inevitable expiration date. The current live rock in this nano is 17+ years old as is about 80% of the sand. Note: In a 2015 MACNA speach Joe Yaiullo, curator of the Long Island Aquarium, had coined the term LARS ('Lazy Ass Reefer Syndrome') to describe this condition and is quite apropos Conclusion: After decades of reef keeping and years of perusing the Web forums, I see a whole lot of confusion 'out there' in regards to various aspects of reef keeping. I see this as a natural outcome of attempting to recreate a slice of one of the planet's most highly complex ecological/biological systems. However, the fact that we can maintain, grow, and in some cases even breed these delicate animals in relatively miniscule amounts of water (compared to the oceans) is a testament to how far we've come in a relatively short period of time. What sometimes tends to get lost in translation is that the foundation of any successful reef tank is in the efficient functioning of the biological processes which promote system stability. 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Ring of Earth
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The four seasons are viewed in poetry from the perspectives of a weasel, spring peeper, dragonfly, and goose.
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[13:01] <+VS> I'm Venger Satanis, 42, dad, husband, long-time gamer… I started Kort'thalis Publishing at the end of 2012, I think.
[13:02] <+VS> My first scenario was Liberation of the Demon Slayer and the last release was a trio of adventures collectively called Trinity of Awesome!
[13:04] <+Dan_> (*sigh* Sorry, sorry. Connection's worse than usual this afternoon, naturally. -_-)
[13:05] <+VS> It's all good.
[13:05] <+Dan_> Did you say anything else after I lost my connection?
[13:05] <+VS> Yeah, I introduced myself and mentioned the new adventures.
[13:06] <+Dan_> Ah, I got that part. Okay, please proceed. Or were you ready for questions? 🙂
[13:06] <+VS> Ready for questions.
[13:06] <+Dan_> Okay!
[13:06] <+Dan_> What system(s) are these adventures for?
[13:07] <+VS> I mentioned that, too. The Outer Presence, Alpha Blue, and Crimson Dragon Slayer.
[13:07] <+VS> I figure if I force myself to do one for each, I can convince myself that all three are thriving in some manner.
[13:07] <+Dan_> Ah, I missed that part.
[13:07] <+Dan_> Heh. 🙂
[13:08] <+VS> If forced to choose only one, I'd go with Alpha Blue. But I do enjoy the variety.
[13:08] <~Dan> So maybe we should touch on those three first. Can you say briefly what each game is about?
[13:08] <+J_Arcane> (Link: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/06/01/battletech-preview-skirmish/)https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/06/01/battletech-preview-skirmish/
[13:09] <+VS> Sure. All three use an extremely simple d6 dice pool for the system. The Outer Presence is kind of like Call of Cthulhu meets The Twilight Zone.
[13:09] <~Dan> Nice.
[13:09] <~Dan> They all use the same system?
[13:10] <+VS> Alpha Blue is a mix of humor, 70's retro-future scifi, and sleazy/sex.
[13:10] <&Beelzedude> hi
[13:10] <~Dan> (Howdy, Beelzedude!)
[13:10] <+VS> Crimson Dragon Slayer is fantasy with touches of Lovecraftian darkness and scifi.
[13:11] <+BPIJonathan> Is that a game? I think I missed something. Im sorry
[13:11] <+VS> Yes, they all pretty much use the same exact system. There are a few little changes. For instance, the combat system for The Outer Presence is even lighter than for the other two.
[13:12] <~Dan> Can you say a bit more about the core mechanic?
[13:12] <+VS> Also, I should mention that there are 2 different versions of Crimson Dragon Slayer. The first is more OSR, just a bit more crunchy with even more gonzo/humor.
[13:12] <+VS> Version 1.11 is free and short PDF on DriveThruRPG.
[13:12] <~Dan> Feel free to post the link to that, if you like.
[13:13] <+VS> I wanted to go as minimalist as I could while still maintaining the traditional RPG feel. So, characters have classes/careers/professions and those tell us what the character is probably good or bad at.
[13:14] <+VS> And from there, you roll a 1d6 if your character has a disadvantage, 3d6 if he has advantage, and 2d6 is about average and the default dice pool.
[13:14] <+VS> You only count the highest result from the pool.
[13:15] <~Dan> So is it an attribute + skill system, with the difficulty dice layered on top?
[13:15] <+VS> And the success/failure ranges are fixed, so if the highest result in your dice pool is a "1," that's a critical failure.
[13:15] <+VS> If it's a "6," that's a critical success, and so on.
[13:15] * ~Dan nods
[13:15] <+VS> No attributes, no skills, just GM interpretations based on what kind of character is attempting an action.
[13:16] <~Dan> Huh. I see…
[13:16] <+VS> If you're a detective, it's assumed that you'll be good at being a detective. If you're a bounty hunter, it's assumed that you're an effective bounty hunter.
[13:16] * ~Dan nods
[13:16] <~Dan> How do they improve, though?
[13:17] <+VS> If there's a judgement call, the player can try to justify it or maybe the GM defaults to a dice pool of 2d6, letting the dice decide.
[13:17] <+VS> The results are also based on GM interpretation.
[13:17] <+VS> That's not for everyone, obviously, but it's my preference.
[13:17] * ~Dan nods
[13:17] <+VS> Improve?
[13:18] <~Dan> Right… If it's 1d6/2d6/3d6, how do you show that one character is better than another at the same activity?
[13:18] <+VS> As they go from adventure to adventure, Health (HP) gets better. That's about it, except for acquiring items, equipment, etc.
[13:19] <~Dan> Gotcha… Mind if we delve into the games a bit more as we look at the adventures?
[13:20] <+VS> The character advancement is not granular. Characters just seem to get better as they go. The GM recognizes what they've been through, what they've learned, and hopefully that is displayed in how the player plays that character.
[13:20] <+VS> Sure.
[13:20] <~Dan> Okay, so let's take the adventures one at a time, then. Which one would you like to cover first?
[13:20] <+VS> His Flesh Becomes My Key
[13:21] <~Dan> (Howdy, Teylen!)
[13:22] <+VS> I had been watching two shows which sort of influenced me – Millennium and Castle. Pretty different, but both investigate murders, contain mysteries, etc.
[13:22] * ~Dan nods
[13:22] <+Teylen> (Howdy Dan)
[13:22] <+VS> And I wanted to throw some Lovecraftian stuff in there, too.
[13:24] <+VS> Anything specific you want to know/ask?
[13:24] <~Dan> Hmm… Can you say how much supernatural is involved without spoiling?
[13:25] <+VS> If there is another IM you want to use, let me know… I feel bad for you at this point.
[13:26] <~Dan> Nah, it's my connection, not the client. -_-
[13:26] <~Dan> We'd have the same problem regardless.
[13:26] <+VS> Makes sense.
[13:27] <+VS> Anything specific you want to know about that scenario?
[13:27] <~Dan> Yes, can you say how much the supernatural factors into the story without spoiling anything?
[13:28] <+VS> With adventures that are supposed to take place in a version of the real world, I don't want to overload it with supernatural elements from the get-go. I prefer to ease into it.
[13:29] <+VS> So, it doesn't have much in the beginning, but by the end, it's just one supernatural thing after another. The PCs wind up in a kind of Lovecraftian version of Hell.
[13:29] * ~Dan nods
[13:29] <~Dan> Ah, cool.
[13:29] <~Dan> Sort of mirroring a sanity death-spiral?
[13:30] <~Dan> (Whoa. Sudden clap of thunder scared the bejeezus out of me!)
[13:31] <+VS> Yeah. Deeper down the rabbit hole.
[13:31] * ~Dan nods
[13:31] <~Dan> Nice approach.
[13:31] <~Dan> Is there a sanity mechanic, while we're on the subject?
[13:31] <+VS> Thanks. I really try to vary it up. I do so few adventures (considering the world has millions) that repeating myself just seems lame and a waste of creativity.
[13:32] <+VS> The core rules has one. I didn't include any special sanity rules into the adventure. Though, I did put in a random table for weird stuff that might happen to PCs.
[13:33] <~Dan> What's the investigation-to-violence ratio, would you say?
[13:34] <+VS> Violence is undervalued or minimized because it is so deadly.
[13:35] <~Dan> Is that peculiar to this adventure, this game, or all of your games using this system?
[13:35] <+VS> For instance, if you were playing a mercenary and rolled 2d6 for your attack dice pool and rolled a "6" on one or both of them, your target would just be dead (assuming you were using a weapon, and not just punching).
[13:35] <+VS> That's peculiar to The Outer Presence.
[13:36] <+VS> The other games are more combat-heavy.
[13:36] <~Dan> How does combat differ between them?
[13:37] <+VS> When playing Call of Cthulhu (I've done so for many years), combats were fun, but when there was more than 1 or 2 short ones, the mystery and horror parts of the game just seemed… noticeably diminished.
[13:37] * ~Dan nods
[13:38] <+VS> Dudes have Health (like Hit Points) in both CDS and AB. So, characters can take multiple hits, damage is calculated and applied, the usual. With Outer Presence, there's no such thing as Health or Hit Points.
[13:39] <~Dan> Really? Are you either alive or dead?
[13:39] <+VS> If someone scores a "5" on your in OP, you're knocked unconscious and that's it. So, combat lasts one or two rounds… maybe three if it's a big battle.
[13:39] <+VS> There's a couple paragraphs explaining the details in the rules.
[13:39] <~Dan> That's a nice feature.
[13:40] <~Dan> (brb — restroom break)
[13:40] <+VS> Thanks. Some people like it, some think it's too deadly. But if you're facing a man with a gun in a dark alley, it's probably going to end quickly in real life.
[13:45] <~Dan> (back — sorry about that. If the men's room were any further away, it would be an outhouse.)
[13:45] <+VS> Haha, no prob.
[13:45] <~Dan> So shall we move on to the next adventure?
[13:45] <+VS> Yes!
[13:46] <~Dan> Okay, what's next?
[13:46] <+VS> Alpha Blue and… High Stakes Q'uay-Q'uar!
[13:46] <~Dan> What's the premise there?
[13:48] <+VS> The premise of Alpha Blue is… what if the original Star Wars trilogy was really sleazy? It takes all those late night rip-off movies and porn parodies and emphasizes the humor, along with the sex, of course.
[13:48] * ~Dan nods
[13:48] <+VS> With the scenario, there's a big q'uay-q'uar tournament AND a pickup artist convention happening on Zeta Minor. The PCs have various reasons (there's a random table) for going there and getting involved.
[13:49] <~Dan> Dare I ask what "q'uay-q'uar" is…?
[13:49] <+VS> PCs can play in the tournament, play side games of q'uay-q'uar or smuggler's quarry, they can get involved with several NPCs – women, gamblers, pimps, pick up artists, the works!
[13:51] <+VS> Q'uay-q'uar is a game of chance I invented one day when I was being silly with my kids. It's evolved over time. It's like a board game that lasts about 5 minutes. The adventure comes with a hi-rez color version of the board and rules.
[13:51] <~Dan> Heh. Cool. 🙂
[13:52] <~Dan> Sounds like this one is more about interaction than violence.
[13:52] <~Dan> (Howdy, Moxiane!)
[13:52] <+VS> I playtested it with my two older girls. We've probably played the game about 25 – 30 times. It's fun, but also in a dumb way. Sometimes you win or lose for ridiculous reasons.
[13:53] <+VS> Yes, there's a lot of interactions, but sometimes those interactions do end in violence. I'd say, there's a couple of combats each adventure. And those can last anywhere from 10 – 20 minutes per battle.
[13:55] <~Dan> Is there any "endgame" to the scenario?
[13:55] <&Moxiane> Kaor, Da'nport Dan
[13:56] <+VS> Not a specific endgame. Survival… try to win the tournament… get laid a bunch… hunt down those in the Federation who want you incarcerated or dead.
[13:57] <~Dan> So pretty open-ended.
[13:57] <+VS> And simply interacting with other lifeforms can be an end itself.
[13:57] * ~Dan nods
[13:57] <~Dan> Sure.
[13:58] <~Dan> Is the overall tone consistently humorous?
[13:58] <+VS> Oh, are you aware of the SNL sketch/character of David S. Pumpkins?
[13:58] <&Moxiane> (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq4m3yAoW8E)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq4m3yAoW8E – damn, now that is a moustache!
[13:59] <~Dan> I'm not, sorry. I haven't watched SNL in ages.
[13:59] <+VS> There are humorous touches all the way along. It's not supposed to be super silly or a laugh riot. Kind of like the TV show Red Dwarf. It's serious scifi (up to a point), but little bits of comedy happen throughout.
[13:59] <+VS> You should google it or look for it on youtube. Let me try to find a link…
[14:00] <~Dan> Gotcha. How much of the comedy is built into the game, and how much is dependent upon the players?
[14:00] <+VS> (Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS00xWnqwvI&t=198s)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS00xWnqwvI&t=198s
[14:01] <+VS> It depends on what the people playing find humorous. Does it make you laugh to imagine yourself in a red mankini like Sean Connery in Zardoz?
[14:01] <~Dan> Heh. Understood.
[14:02] <+VS> What if your character was wearing a brown and tan suede uniform with fringe?
[14:03] * ~Dan chuckles
[14:03] <+VS> If players find sex and sleazy situations amusing or cool, then it's their type of humor. If it's a huge turnoff, then Alpha Blue is not for them.
[14:03] <~Dan> Right.
[14:03] <~Dan> So let's turn to Crimson Dragon Slayers. What's the premise for the adventure for that one?
[14:03] <+VS> It's a love it or hate it sort of game, I think. Very little middle ground.
[14:03] <+VS> Yes!
[14:04] <+VS> For this adventure, Stairway of V'dreen, the players find themselves in a situation where they could be transported to some other world, a realm forgotten by the gods.
[14:05] <+VS> It's a weird place and there's some conceptual things going on that some will (hopefully) enjoy. Also, factions, NPCs, monsters, treasure, magic items, etc.
[14:05] <+VS> But this world is also dying, and the PCs have a chance to save it… or see it destroyed.
[14:05] <~Dan> Is it worth saving?
[14:07] <+VS> That depends on the characters, I think. There are people living there, so saving them is worthwhile from a moral or Law standpoint. And there are a few areas worth exploring.
[14:07] <~Dan> You mentioned there being scifi aspects to the setting. Are such things present in this adventure?
[14:07] <+VS> For instance, a monolith. If you leave an item at its base, there's a chance it could become magical or more magical if it already was.
[14:09] <+VS> Yep, there's a machine for monitoring dimensions and moving the realm into other dimensions. The whole place has a weird vibe like the 70's Land of the Lost. If that show seems scifi to you, then so will V'dreen.
[14:09] <~Dan> Awesome. I love that sort of thing.
[14:10] <+VS> When I'm not being influenced by the Cthulhu Mythos or Heavy Metal, then it's probably Land of the Lost…
[14:10] <+VS> Yeah, me too (obviously).
[14:10] <~Dan> At the risk of spoilers, can you give some examples of the sorts of creatures the PCs might encounter.
[14:10] <~Dan> ?
[14:11] <+VS> There's a 3 part table for creating new, off the wall hybrid creatures. But the coolest one that's already written down is The Beast – basically a cross between a T-Rex and giant spider… with tentacles and a breath weapon.
[14:11] <+VS> It's gnarly!
[14:12] <~Dan> Now if that isn't a kitchen sink creature, I don't know what is. 🙂
[14:12] <+VS> Yeah, with CDS I like to go there. It's meant to be kind of gonzo and over the top. Not everything is like that, but The Beast is just one cool thing piled onto another and another. Haha.
[14:12] <+VS> Again, not for everyone.
[14:13] * ~Dan nods
[14:13] <+Motulev> why does make me think of Atomic Robo vs. Doctor Dinosaur?
[14:13] <+VS> I'm not familiar with that.
[14:13] <+Motulev> and incase you dont know what that is, it is awesome
[14:13] <+VS> Ok, cool.
[14:14] <+VS> All 3 scenarios have awesome artwork, as well.
[14:14] <~Dan> Is the threat to the survival of the dimension something that the PCs must deal with?
[14:15] <+VS> Yeah, they pretty much have to try and fix things or leave soon after.
[14:16] <~Dan> Gotcha.
[14:16] <+VS> But once they reach the stairway of V'dreen, it's probably still a bit of a mystery to them.
[14:17] <~Dan> So in the time remaining, is there anything that we haven't covered that you'd like to bring up?
[14:17] <+VS> Who knows what's going to happen. I don't like over-writing scenarios, railroading and providing detail upon detail. My philosophy is to give the GM about 85% of everything he needs to run things. The last 15% is up to him to provide.
[14:17] <+VS> I think that's about it. Check out the scenarios and RPGs, if interested.
[14:17] <~Dan> Awesome. Thanks very much for joining us, VS!
[14:18] <~Dan> As usual, for those so inclined, my tip jar is here: (Link: https://gmshoe.wordpress.com/the-gmshoes-tip-jar/)https://gmshoe.wordpress.com/the-gmshoes-tip-jar/
[14:18] <~Dan> Now, if you'll give me just a minute, I'll get the log posted and link you. 🙂


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The sisters of Delta Sigma Pi decided they wanted to become a colony of a national sorority, but at the time, Kean University was not open to expansion as there were already close to 30 Greek organizations on campus. In addition to this, they discovered there was a national fraternity by the same name who was threatening to sue the sisters for sole rights to the name. DSP was able to gain approval for national affiliation by merging three local sororities into one large organization, which also gave them the minimum membership requirement sought by most national sororities. Delta Sigma Pi, Alpha Theta Pi, and Zeta Delta Pi came together to form Pi Pi Pi (Tri-Pi) in 1992. After many presentations from numerous sororities, the sisters of PPP chose to colonize with Theta Phi Alpha. They said the presenters were "personable," "accommodating," and "eager to have [us] on." They felt that Theta Phi Alpha's "rich history, strong leadership/beliefs, and values clicked with us and what we aspired to become." In addition to this, the National Officers brought sisters from other chapters to meet the women at the presentation. On April 23, 1994, the Beta Omega chapter of Theta Phi Alpha was installed at Kean University.


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Imran has demanded assurances from the Department for Health in Parliament that pharmacies serving vulnerable groups will not be forced to close by changes to their funding.
Following the announcement of plans to save £22 billion in the NHS by 2020/21, the Government revealed in December 2015 that they will be seeking to reduce the funding settlement awarded to community pharmacies by 6%, bringing the final figure for 2016/17 to £2.6 billion.
Whilst the Department for Health insists that the cuts will be made through efficiency savings, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society have warned that the changes will have a substantial impact on pharmacies and Imran has warned in a letter to the Health Secretary that changes in funding could lead to closures and possible reductions in the safe, high-quality services expected by patients.
Due to the substantial role that pharmacies play within the community healthcare system through providing medical advice and in preventing ill-health as well dispensing medications, there is considerable concern that closures will leave already isolated and vulnerable communities with a record of health inequality detached from the healthcare system, and that according to the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee, pharmacies will be forced to direct more people to already overstretched GPs.
Although the Government have committed to looking at a 'Pharmacy Access Scheme' which will allocate additional funding based on a formula which analyses geographic importance taking into account travel times, distances, population sizes and needs, along with deprivation levels, Imran has raised concerns about the level of funding which the Government are prepared to allocate to the Scheme and how the formula will be implemented, calling on the Minister for Social Care to provide assurances that pharmacies serving vulnerable groups would not be forced to close.
Speaking on pharmacy funding, Imran said:
"Pharmacies are not only an important feature of our communities but they also play a significant role in our community healthcare system through dispensing advice as well as medication and taking pressure off of our already overstretched GPs, and I believe that any move to cut funding to pharmacies will hurt those with mobility issues and those experiencing health inequality the greatest.
"I acknowledge that the Government have recognised that the potential closure of pharmacies serving vulnerable groups is a real issue by including the Pharmacy Access Scheme in their consultation, but they now have to properly ensure that following the consultation, a well organised and watertight formula is adopted to ensure that pharmacies who serve these groups are adequately protected against funding changes.
"I'm also concerned that despite the Pharmacy Access Scheme featuring in their consultation, the Department for Health was unable to answer my questions on how much funding has been planned to be made available by the Department, as it is only with adequate funding that the Scheme and the formula will work, meaning the difference between continued or lost access to healthcare for many people."


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Congratulations to all of the swimmers that participated at the 2016 USMS Spring National Championship in Greensboro, NC. From our team Ann Bancroft finished 1st on her 100 breaststroke, 2nd on her 200 freestyle, 1st on her 50 freestyle, 2nd on her 50 breaststroke, 1st on her 100 freestyle and 2nd on her 200 breaststroke, Nancy Call finished 10th on her 200 freestyle and 11th on her 200 backstroke, 17th on her 50 freestyle, 14th on her 500 and 100 freestyle and 8th on her 1650 freestyle, Vicki Stewart finished 19th on her 100 breaststroke, 22nd on her 50 breaststroke and 17th on her 50 backstroke, Sally Warnick finished 33rd on her 100 freestyle, 25th on her 50 freestyle and 28th on her 50 breaststroke, Kat Duff finished 25th on her 100 freestyle, 21st on her 50 breaststroke and 26th on her 50 freestyle and Richard Gilbert finished 3rd on his 100 freestyle and 4th on his 50 freestyle. The Taos swimmers had an outstanding performance at the meet. The coaching staff is very pleased with the results and look forward to the upcoming season.


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Photos 1 & 2. The Tuscan village of Pitigliano - by day and by night.
Photo 3. Corte Contarini Dal Bovolo with its famous winding staircase.
Photo 4. Castelvecchio Bridge in Verona. I love castles of any sort!
Photo 5. Manarola village, one of the five villages in Cinque Terre. I was astounded by the terrace farming on the mountain slopes of these seaside villages. You can see them if you look closely.
Photo 6. A church in Monterosso, Cinque Terre. It's made entirely out of solid, black and white marble.
Photo 7. Palazza Pfanner in Lucca, with beautiful gardens and a statue-lined pathway of all the Roman Gods.
Photo 8. The city of Verona. Have you noticed most cities in Italy don't have towering skyscrapers or lots of tall buildings? Nice, eh?
Photo 9. Piazza Anfiteatro in Verona. Outdoor cafes lined the inner ring of buildings.
Photo 10. The famous Rialto Ponte in Venice - a foot-bridge and shops.


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