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The following excerpt from the compilation The Myth of National Defense introduces the theoretical concepts that will be used to construct a full strategy for liberation starting from the current world order and unfolding to a free world without legal monopolies.
The essay is Secession and the Production of Defense by Jörg Guido Hülsmann.
Secession is not all-or-nothing but covers a whole continuum of disruptions of hegemonic bonds. It may sever only a part of all existing hegemonic bonds, and it may sever geographically unrelated "islands" rather than territories with contiguous and connected borders.7
In some historical cases, continuous territories defected from a larger geographical whole—for example, when the U.S. seceded from Great Britain in 1776, the Southern Confederacy from the U.S. in 1861, or satellite states like Estonia, Lithuania, Ukraine, or Armenia from the Soviet Union in the early 1990s. By contrast, at other times and places, secession was limited to geographical islands within larger territories that continued to maintain the hegemonic bonds. Such was the case, for example, with the seceding Swiss cities and cantons in 1291, which for centuries did not form an integrated territory, or with the Hansa cities, which in their best days were "free," that is, not subject to imperial taxation. Also, throughout the High Middle Ages, various individual cities—especially in northern Italy but also in Flanders and southern Germany—defected for some time from the Holy Roman Empire. In most cases, they then either were ruled by city patriarchs or became city republics. The continuum of geographical dispersion of political regimes is best illustrated by the present-day case of Baarle, a Belgian town in the Netherlands. Strikingly, this enclave is not politically homogeneous, but has Dutch enclaves within it, and these in turn have Belgian enclaves in them! Thus, some streets are Dutch and subject to Dutch laws, whereas other streets are Belgian and subject to Belgian laws, and sometimes even the houses on one street belong to different nations and are subject to different laws (they are marked by Dutch and Belgian flags).8
Another good illustration of the geographical possibilities for secession is the disintegration of the Frankish Empire in the mid-800s, which established the feudal order so characteristic for the Middle Ages. As a consequence, the German emperors only controlled a few remaining islands of imperial fortresses (the Pfalzen) and monasteries.
Rather than being an exception, hegemonic bonds with islands of territory surrounded by independent territories were in fact the normal case for centuries of Western civilization. By heritage, marriage, purchase, and also by secession, medieval aristocrats would come to own territories that were sometimes dispersed all over Europe. Similarly, dozens of "free" or imperial cities were only subject to the emperor, who was weak almost throughout the entire history of the Empire, and often was surrounded by territories belonging to local aristocrats. This state of affairs was particularly characteristic for Germany until the Thirty Years' War reversed the tendency.
Colonial possessions of European powers in other parts of the world are another example of geographically disconnected territories under common hegemonic bonds. And the process by which, after World War II, most of these territories gained their independence was of course nothing else but secession.
Finally, as we have mentioned above, secession does not necessarily mean that all the hegemonic ties between the ruler and its reluctant subjects are severed. Here too we face a continuum. Secession might simply mean that the subjects demand lower taxes or refuse to serve in the army of the ruler. It can mean that they do not respect special monopoly privileges granted to certain individuals or groups.
Also, the bonds between governments and their various subjects by no means have to be homogeneous. This is amply illustrated by historical evidence. For example, the Jews in central and eastern Europe for centuries not only suffered but also profited from their particular status, which often granted them some form of moderate territorial sovereignty. The famous "ghettos," far from being institutions of pure oppression, as they are often represented today, were also islands of freedom from some oppressive laws that bound most other citizens. (For example, the ghetto-Jews were exempt from non-Jewish jurisdiction and various forms of taxation.)9 Another example is the case of soldiers and foreign diplomats, who are commonly subject to a different set of rules than the rest of the population, although in the case of soldiers these ties are both more severe in some respects and more lax in others.10 Most of these special regimes have not been created by secession. For our purposes, however, it is sufficient to note that such regimes as a matter of fact can exist next to one another, for this proves that such a state of affairs can be a realizable goal of secession. The only limits for the geographical dispersion of "political" regimes are given by the boundaries of private property.
Theoretically, each property owner—and in particular each landowner—might choose to set up a different set of rules that the users of his property (land) have to respect.11 Let us notice in this context that even if I rejected a government only in thought and obeyed it merely out of prudence, this would already be "originary secession" since my brains are undoubtedly part of my property. The government would then no longer control my thoughts, and its control of my behavior would also be diminished.
Even if the ultimate goal of a secessionist movement is the liberation of an integrated territory, the establishment of isolated secessionist strongholds is a first step. Such territorial islands are usually dependent on the exchange of goods and services with other territories. The secessionists are therefore compelled to abolish trade barriers and adopt free-market policies. In so doing, they provide a living example for the beneficial operation of purely voluntary forms of social organization. Since this is the best conceivable advertisement for the idea they stand for, secessionist islands are likely to attract ever more territories to adopt their model and thus close the gaps on the political map.12
The following post will outline how a globalized network of cities can secede from the state system and become the spine around which the whole world can be liberated.


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Shore excursion in Skagway, Alaska. Took a narrow-gauge train up the White Pass into the Yukon Territory. Had lunch at a little place and visited some sled dogs, then took a bus back to Skagway. Carnival Cruise Skagway shore excursion: "Ultimate Yukon and White Pass Railroad Adventure".
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Since the inaugural festival in 2000 in a small cinema in Chinatown, ReelDance's premiere event in Sydney has moved to The Studio, Sydney Opera House and a seven city tour has been added, including Auckland in New Zealand. In 2004, ReelDance events ran over five months from July to November. Venues ranged from the state-of-the-art facilities at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image in Melbourne to the Perth Institute of Contemporary Art and the Brisbane Powerhouse. ReelDance will continue to develop its relationship with co-producers and 'customise' the event for each city in 2006 with the aim of targeting and increasing audiences in each city. This year the festival focused on 'everyday dance' - films that found dance in everyday situations or turned the everyday into dance through editing and post-production. 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I'm not Italian but my Chicken Sausage and Peppers was just as good as the rest and super healthy. I used fresh Spinach and Feta Chicken Sausage from Whole Foods Market and just the basics in terms of seasoning. It turned out better than expected. Served on top of Quinoa and you've got a protein packed, flavor extravaganza in your mouth and your belly.
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"Melvin could be inarticulate, and still Flannery would understand. He knew this from her writing, from the way she trapped tiny disappointments, tiny hopes, tiny frustrations, and pinned them down with sentences." Ann Napolitano, A GOOD HARD LOOK
A GOOD HARD LOOK by Ann Napolitano was published in July of 2011 and is 326 pages. I follow Ann on Twitter and thought her book sounded interesting not only because I am a fan of Flannery O'Connor (one of the central characters in the novel), but because I'm also interested in reading how other novelists animate writers from the past, as I do in my own stories.
The novel takes place in O'Connor's small hometown of Milledgeville, Georgia. There are three point of view characters in the book: Melvin, the wealthy New Yorker who's relocated to marry Cookie, the town debutante, and Lona, their seamstress. Melvin, Cookie, and Lona are each stilted or stifled in some way, and are in search (consciously or unconsciously) of a way to make their lives matter.
Melvin is drawn to Flannery O'Connor for her bold honesty as an escape from the extreme state of politeness in which he lives his life. Cookie hates Flannery for this very reason–the fact that she feels Flannery has her figured out with a single, penetrating glance. Lona has allowed herself to become dulled by her household routines and the joints she smokes behind her police officer husband's back.
As the characters' lives are revealed in small pieces and the choices they make pull them further away from realizing their full selves, impending disaster rumbles beneath the surface. When it erupts in a scene of shocking violence and tragedy, every chance of hope seems lost. The characters must take a "good hard look" at how they've contributed to their own destruction and what they can do to rebuild their lives.
I had to let A GOOD HARD LOOK sit and simmer for a day after reading the last page. It is a work of literary fiction and there is a complexity of theme that is revealed subtly but satisfactorily. I reread passages from the beginning and revisited O'Connor's works I'd read years ago, and found that though Naplitano writes in a style all her own, O'Connor's influence can be felt in the jarring violence, insights into the human condition, and hard won redemption.
Much about A GOOD HARD LOOK reminds me of Nancy Horan's LOVING FRANK. Both novels begin with a quiet literary style with flawed characters of great depth, and build to shocking events that lead to dramatic conclusions. If you enjoyed LOVING FRANK, you'll also enjoy A GOOD HARD LOOK.
To me, the mark of a good book is one that keeps the reader up late at night, inspires reflection and revisiting of the prose, and sends the reader searching for more information about the characters, subjects, or settings. A GOOD HARD LOOK does all of those things, and I know it will continue to resonate within me and provoke new ideas long after I've finished it.
For more on Ann Napolitano, visit her website at: http://annnapolitano.com/ .


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Rosie is a special Corgi. She sat patiently by my signing table for three hours - it was impossible to miss her. When people slowed to pet her, we'd talk and I'd tell them about the book. One customer, a man whose Massachusetts accent I recognized immediately, came back to my table later (after buying the book) to share with me his hopes of writing a book about Maxie, a cat he rescued as a kitten who then lived almost 20 years with the Boston Fire Department where the man worked. I wish I could remember the man's name. I hope he gets in touch with Rosie and me when he writes that book! Photo by Dennis Young. Check out his gallery at www.DennisEamonYoungPhoto.com.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Another Corgi book signing
Rosie and I had another book signing of My Name is Rosie: Snippets of a Corgi's Everyday Life in Her Own Words on Saturday at Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay, California. Lucky for us, the sun came out after five days of fierce Pacific storms. Main Street in Morro Bay hosts a farmers' market on Saturdays, so between that and the sunny day, lots of people were out and about. I signed 17 books, which the owner said was very good for a post-holiday signing. I was happy. I met lots of wonderful people and heard enthusiastic responses to My Name is Rosie.
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Thu, 29 Jan 2009 03:39:44 +0000 – By Dan GainorVice President Business Media Institute
Washington, D.C. was cold as ice when Al Gore slid into the Senate Wednesday. But the former vice president turned up the heat, warning of "the one challenge that could completely end human civilization."
No, he didn't mean a sequel to "An Inconvenient Truth." He meant global warming. On a day when "a layer of sleet and freezing rain blanketed the Washington area,"Gore told everyone it was going to get warmer. A lot warmer.
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"This is the most serious challenge the world has ever faced." He said to the committee of loving Democrats and mostly lapdog Republicans that this challenge was comparable to the potential for nuclear war.
The appearance was predictably long -- nearly three hours -- and filled with Gorean slide shows. It was also similarly apocalyptic as Gore cited the dangers of the future. At one point he compared the earth to Venus and implied our planet could become a hot zone like the second planet. He even referred to the much maligned James Lovelock, founder of the Gaia theory and the guy who has predicted mankind will almost be wiped out by 2100 from global warming.
But never fear. Gore is certain that all scientists know what they are doing and all agree -- though they don't. As he put it, the global warming "scientists are practically screaming from the rooftops." That would be the ice-covered rooftops that abounded during his latest visit to D.C.
Here's just one sample of the misery that awaits us if we don't obey the green man.
"Most importantly, as long as we continue to depend on dirty fossil fuels like coal and oil to meet our energy needs, and dump 70 million tons of global warming pollution into the thin shell of atmosphere surrounding our planet, we move closer and closer to several dangerous tipping points which scientists have repeatedly warned - again just yesterday - will threaten to make it impossible for us to avoid irretrievable destruction of the conditions that make human civilization possible on this planet."
It almost makes you want to be a better person -- to fly around the globe spewing carbon everywhere you go to be just like our former vice president.
Dan Gainor is The Boone Pickens Fellow and Vice President of the Media Research Center's Business Media Institute. His column appears each week on Foxforum and he can be seen each Thursday from 9-10:30 on Foxnews.com's "Strategy Room."
Dan Gainor is the Media Research Center's Vice President for Business and Culture. He writes frequently about media for Fox News Opinion. He can also be contacted on Facebook and Twitter as dangainor.


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Night and Day
- Gideon Lowry Key West Mysteries, Book 2
- Narrated by: David A. Wood
- Series: Gideon Lowry Key West Mysteries, Book 2
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- Release date: 15-06-17
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As the Hemingway festival builds to its crescendo, mainland violence pays a nasty visit. There's an evil dancing behind the carefree facades of Duval Street, and it will take every sun-bitten ounce of Gideon's Conch resolve to reel it in...
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By Norma Miles on 24-07-17
"Another mermaid singing .. but not for me."
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"Another mermaid singing ... But not for me.""
Gideon Lowry, one time cop, now P.I., has lived all his life in Key West, apart from a short spell in the army. He's alone now, long time divorced, his sometime girlfriend, Casey, having left for Miami and he's given up the bottle since his brother's suicide a couple of years before. Despite a small inheritance, he is still supplementing his occasional income from detection work by playing piano 4 nights a week. Then one evening, into his bar comes Asia, slight, young, wearing a beret and red lipstick, who joins his piano rendering of Night and Day with her song....
This is a wonderful detective noire series, poignant, and atmospheric with carefully drawn characters real enough to step off the page. Told in the first person, the pace is slow, deliberate and packed with personality. Narrator David Wood becomes Gideon, his lugubrious, laid back style really capturing the atmosphere, and his voicings of all of the characters is individual, distinctive and just right. It is a very fine performance, a pleasure to hear. He makes this already really good book one which is great audio.
John Lesley's, Night and Day, is a totally stand alone novel but the second in the Gideon Lowery series. It totally transports the reader to the now Hemmingway dominated Key West area, a tourist attraction which once was a much sleepier place to live, where everyone knew each other and some, like Gideon, still ride around on bicycles with at least half a foot in the past. My thanks for the generosity of the rights holder, who freely gifted me a copy of this book, via Audiobook Boom. Long may this series continue. Highly recommended
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By Booklover on 31-07-17
Wonderful Detective Story
What made the experience of listening to Night and Day the most enjoyable?
Gideon Lowry was an enjoyable character to follow and I can see more of his case stories in my future. I love that this was set in the midst of all things Hemingway. John Leslie does a great job of bringing the characters to life and leading you through the clues as Gideon finds them.
What other book might you compare Night and Day to and why?
I have always enjoyed the Jack Reacher novels and the style of this novel is very similar to the Reacher series, but yet individual in style as well.
Have you listened to any of David A. Wood's other performances before? How does this one compare?
This is the only performance by David Wood that I have listened to so far.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I felt for the character when he realized that his relationship with Casey had changed to something totally different. I could sense a feeling of loss through the narrator's voice and inflection. David A. Wood does a really nice job of becoming the character.
Any additional comments?
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
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By Jan M on 28-07-17
Interesting Story!
I loved this book by John Leslie. I found the narration to be very good and easy to listen to. David A Wood was able to convey the right emotions in his performance. My review is not a synopsis of the book, but rather my opinion of it. I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review. This book is part of a series and a standalone listen. The location of this book (Key West) was appealing to me and I found the author and narrator were able to give me so much imagery.
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|Is there no acceptable way to separate the widely differing plants in this entry? By widely differing I mean as a visual identification source, not necessarily from a botanical standpoint. As it is now, a person who is looking for a plant ID has to do a lot of research elsewhere to find out if their plant fits in this category.
Here are three examples:
Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
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Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
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Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
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Nov 9, 2014 7:54 PM CST
|Oh my! Chelle, you are so right! Something needs to be done if possible.
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|There are two subspecies of C. intybus. If you can identify any of these photos as C. intybus subsp. intybus or C. intybus subsp. spicatum or as cultivars of C. intybus, they can be moved to those entries. If not, then there's nothing to be done. External differences really are irrelevant. A cocker spaniel doesn't resemble a chihuahua, but both are of the same species.
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|I'm no expert on this, but part of the confusion may be that the third photo shows the winter-forced "chicons" -- I only know this because I want to grow this next year (thank you, Chelle, for offering seeds on the Piggy Swap!). The plant grows as basically a weed thing the first year, then you dig it up, stick the roots in buckets, and keep it cold until you want it to start growing the "chicons." Yeah, it's a long winter here, I'm willing to do almost anything to pretend I'm still gardening
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Marin supervisors on sea-level rise, McInnis marsh
When the Marin County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. on Tuesday it will discuss a new report on the vulnerability of Marin's shoreline to sea level rise. The supervisors also review a McInnis marsh restoration project feasibility study and conduct a hearing on proposed regulation changes pursuant to Fair Housing laws. Reporter @HalsteadRichard posts live. Join the conversation on Twitter with #MarinSupes.
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Review: 'Satchmo' goes behind Louis Armstrong's happy facade
The solo show 'Satchmo' by Terry Teachout depicts jazz legend Louis Armstrong reflecting on his bittersweet life and music; it plays at American Conservatory Theater through Feb. 7
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Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston split up
Taylor Swift decides Tom Hiddleston isn't the one after all and hands him his walking papers.


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Another competitive solution from main airports in the UK to Hong Kong these days this time thanks to promotional offer of joint service of Air France / KLM. SkyTeam members are now offering roundtrip flights already for £315! You can depart from various cities such as Southampton, Birmingham or London. For a bit higher fare you can also fly from Durham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Newcastle or Inverness. This fare is including all charges and 23kg checked luggage. Plenty of travel options are available whole winter season incl. weekend flights without incurring additional costs..
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Xyce is an open source, SPICE-compatible analog circuit simulator developed by Sandia National Laboratories. It supports large-scale parallel computing platforms. As a consequence Xyce is capable of solving extremely large circuits.
Xyce can generate output files in multiple formats. BeSpice Wave reads the default file format (*.prn), CSV files (*.csv) and CSD files (*.csd). However these files are text based. This makes them human-readable but reading them by software is relatively slow.
Therefore BeSpice Wave is a lot faster when reading binary raw files (*.raw). These files are generated by Xyce when the command-line option -r <file_name> is added. BeSpice Wave accesses these files like a database. That means the curve list is read very quickly and the corresponding data is parsed only when it is required. All data is re-read from file when the file changes in an ongoing simulation.
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Once dotted with just a few retail stores, Ebenezer Place has since transformed into a cultural oasis with the help of businesses such as DAS.Hair. It's one of the coolest hairdressers in town.
Collected and creative, the space reflects both the owners and the clientele with taxidermy insects cladding the walls and vintage furniture filling the space. Think this sounds a little bit dandy? It gets better.
If you're an existing customer and hold a student card, you can claim a student discount. Is your fringe getting in your eyes? You can have those wispy ends trimmed for free. A wee mullet growing down the back of your neck? Yep, back trims are free too.
First established in 2009, original owners Dom and Saffy Ossa and Adam Hadley Darrie named DAS after the first letter of each of their names (all have since moved on).
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October 23, 2010
Foreign Exchange
October 5, 2010
Learning Curve
September 28, 2010
Standing Corrected
September 27, 2010
Down Under on the Other Side of the World
September 16, 2010
A Little Help with Tasting
August 31, 2010
An Interesting Approach to the HK Wine Scene
August 18, 2010
The Stuff of Real Legend
August 13, 2010
The Right to Arm Drunk Bears
Somehow, I made my way onto the National Rifle Association's mailing list. I tried to unsubscribe without success. I even sent them a note asking to be removed from future mailings. But I still keep getting their propaganda.
August 12, 2010
The Kindness of Taxi Drivers
August 5, 2010
A Curious Sweat Shop
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July 22, 2010
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A Moment in the Dirt
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The Motherlode!
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Grand Opening: Guangzhou Labs
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The Martini Shot
July 8, 2010
Back to the Stone Corral
July 6, 2010
Three Pinots, One Guy Named Owen
July 4, 2010
Dirt Bubbles
Not to be missed is Veuve Fourny's Millésimé 2002 Blanc de Blancs, sourced exclusively from parcels in Les Barillées and Les Monts Ferrés in the heart of the slope (the same terroir, incidentally, as Larmandier-Bernier's outstanding Terre de Vertus).
July 2, 2010
Au Revoir Los Angeles
June 22, 2010
In Defense of You and Me
The following is an excerpted comment contra Stuart Smith's new tirade against bio-dynamics (and edited a wee bit by yours truly for clarity). Its author, who calls himself Waldo, works in the trade and would rather remain anonymous. Like that guy who wrote Primary Colors. Or Edmund Burke early in his career. Or Deep Throat.
Is it just me, or it does seem a little odd to be hiding behind a fictional personae...
Anyway, Waldo makes a passionate, humanist defense for the basic principals of biodynamics and I found them moving and wanted to share.
I apologize in advance for the relative seriousness of this post.
It won't happen again.
Stu, this blog (he means Stu's blog) is frightful to me not because it is questioning the scientific base of what biodynamic farming is, not because it is exposing large disingenuous wineries (using biodynamics as marketing not viticulture), not because it is showing that Rudolf Steiner was beyond the pale with an overextended imagination, nor because it dares to quash the latest tastemaker trend … it saddens me because it is downright mean spirited and hurtful to people who have gained insight into the human condition from the Waldorf school or performing Eurythmy – it is throwing the baby out with the bath water.
It is unfortunate that Biodynamics has become so publicly associated with the wine industry – a business fraught with fraud, pettiness, huge egos, misrepresentation, perverted marketing and profit margins on par with the drug trade. This is a recent phenomenon mostly brought on by marketing types that saw an untapped gold mine of rich mythology to exploit.
Most practitioners of BD do not flaunt the fact that it is superior in its methods to other types of agriculture. For the most part, the people who have been at it for any stretch of time have been humbly and quietly doing this work because they know in their hearts and minds that the petrochemical solutions to farming are harmful to the earth and its people.
Rudolf Steiner was approached to help farmers -- hooked into using the munition chemicals left over from WWI and the newly emerging science based farming methods of NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium, the three primary nutrients in any fertilizer) -- to come up with a new way to farm. In a generation, these peasant farmers of Europe saw yields that were unbelievable -- Brobdingnag-sized fruits and vegetables. But with the new technologies came compromised plant life immune systems. Evolved so quickly and unnaturally, they had no way to deal with the new pests and diseases that also fed on this outsized bounty.
Steiner (while not a farmer himself and probably not a drinker) gave his BD lectures after a lifetime of studying ancient traditions and understanding how small inputs can have large influences. His ultimate goal was to teach these farmers methods of reintroducing healing properties to their soils so that they could attain the balance robbed by unnatural inputs. Composting, cover cropping, soil conservation, were the keystones of these talks. One could strive for a farming system that was akin to the forests surrounding the fields – the forests didn't need human intervention to achieve perfection – the plants figured it out for themselves. The forest floor was biologically rich in all of the minerals it needed to self regulate its variegated life.
Steiner encouraged farmers to produce a patchwork quilt of fields that would in effect create a network of healthy soils and, when spread over acres, would render outside inputs unnecessary. In Steiner's vision, this system would eventually restore the chemically polluted areas.
He didn't offer proclamations from on high. He merely encouraged farmers to experiment with his theories and to systematically test the results. BD is not as dogmatic and rigid as the skeptics portray it – preparation recipes for 501-507 are merely guidelines, and it is an evolving practice.
While this may seem a utopian, LSD-induced fantasy – it was accepted and implemented by adherents because they knew something had to be done to correct the Pandora's Box of synthesized products that had sickened their fields and threatened their existence. One could say, Steiner's lectures were the birth of the back to nature movement.
How can you look up into the night sky and not think that there is a whole world of unknowns out there deep in the uncharted Universe. Other forms of life, undiscovered planets, new solar systems... I believe our addiction to petrochemicals, plastics, and all of the unnatural additives we consume are just beginning to show their true risks.
Our reverence for food has been lost – the importance of recognizing that what we consume has implications beyond the physical realm. There was a time when the hunt was celebrated, the flesh of the animal considered a sacrament, an offering. We have lost the communal table.
We have developed into a culture eating alone in cars, and, not surprisingly, we are sick. Obesity, type II diabetes, autoimmune disorders, ADD, oncology, coronary disease... its a long list and all are on the rise at alarming rates. Frankenfoods neither nourish nor taste good, and are inimical to the natural process of furthering the human species.
I would rather put my faith in the natural process of the earth than the scientific community at Cargill, DowAgro and Scott Labs.
Is BD belief-based? Sure. Is it perfect? No. But it does challenge the paradigm that chemical companies have advanced which is equally based in belief – that science can solve all our problems. This type of thinking doesn't always consider the interconnectivity of the inputs, known and unknown, and only adds to the downstream risk when we falsely believe the problems have been solved.


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Lux Build
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I'm pretty new to LoL and as I was learning this game, I used this site to help me find builds to better myself since I was only relying on recommended items at first (not very effective). With that said, I give credit on this build, to the top 5 Lux builds on this site. Feel free to provide feedback as I'm always looking to improve upon my build!
Summoner Spells
Clarity - Lux is pretty soft, so I prefer to harass as much as I can to deter whoever I'm going up against. My goal is pretty much to get to level 6 asap, so this allows me to stay out longer without having to recall.
Ghost - Primary choice for escaping ambushes. I usually use ghost if I get in a situation where I'm outnumbered or up against someone who could overwhelm me or tank me. If you're being hunted down by someone who has a stronger pursuit, once you get some distance, either snare them with Light Binding or throw a Lucent Singularity right where you stand, so they get slowed as they chase. You'll want to ensure that they walk through the whole diameter of the aoe.
A popular choice is Flash instead of Clarity. My style of play is fairly aggressive, so I opt to choose mana over chasing/fleeing ability. Flash would primarily be used to flee, since the laser is effective for finishing off a fleeing champion. Late game, if you're caught, chances are a Flash + Ghost combo will do you no good. Personally I'd rather not have 2 spells used for the purpose of chase/flee.
9 Offense - These 9 offensive mastery points are common throughout most/all Lux builds. Anything beyond this offensive build seems pretty useless.
21 Utility - This is the most effective build for me. Call it egotistical, but I refuse to put mastery points into "Good Hands" cause I'd rather not think about what happens while I'm dead. I also prefer not to put points into "Awareness" because personally, I don't really notice a significant increase in the exp. earned that gives me a considerable advantage. I put my points into "Expanded Mind" so as to increase my mana, and in turn, ability power (with Archangel's Staff).
Runes / Skills
To be honest, I'm only level 20 right now, and I have bought only ONE Glyph of Focus (busy buying Champions). After looking at the Rune Tutorial by Searz (very helpful btw), and looking at Apollymia's Lux build, I've pretty much copied Apollymia's rune build. The only difference is rather than having 3 Quintessence's of Fortitude (+78 Health total) I opted to go with 3 Quintessence's of Insight (+5.67 Magic Penetration). So the setup looks like this.
9 Greater Mark of Insight = +8.55 Magic Penetration
9 Greater Seal of Clarity = +10.53 Mana Regen / 5 secs. @ level 18
9 Greater Glyph of Focus = -5.85% Cooldown Reduction
3 Greater Quintessence of Insight = +5.67 Magic Penetration
Since I don't have many runes, I haven't fully tested this rune build yet. When I get enough IP, I'm going to test with different Quintessence's. Rather than Magic Penetration, I might consider additional Cooldown Reduction to spam the laser, or Movement Speed for defensive purposes, but I think ultimately, I would just take the Magic Penetration.
My skill sequence is used for harassing. Both Light Binding and Lucent Singularity are used for both offensive and defensive situations. Light Binding does slightly more damage than Lucent Singularity, but is restricted to a straight line projectile 2 target snare, where the latter is an AoE slow. The snare is more effective defensively so I start with that, however the AoE is more effective offensively so as I level, I build that up the fastest. I find Prismatic Barrier to be useless until mid/late game when the ganking and group battles are more prominent. However as soon as I get this skill, I will spam it as much as I can to increase my mana, which in turn increases my ability power with Archangel's Staff. finales funkelnFinales Funkeln is pretty self explanatory. Very effective for people who like to tower hug at low health. =]
Meki Pendant + 2 Health Potions
To effectively harass and get kills early with Lux, you have to effectively utilize Illumination. This requires a lot of spell casting so the mana regen comes in handy. I've tried to begin with Doran's Ring, however you won't have money for health potions, and I find myself needing to recall more if I get hurt in an exchange. This early in the game, the extra health and ability power seems minute.
Tear of the Goddess + Ionian Boots of Lucidity
Tear for mana cap increase and boots for movement speed and cooldown reduction. This works as an effective pair for me since I can cast more often, and increase my mana cap by doing so.
Mejai's Soulstealer*
If I get a good run going, this is effective for ability power, and ultimately, cooldown reduction.
*If I'm off to a slower start, I may choose to skip this item, and proceed to Archangel's Staff first, and have my last item replace this item in late game. Possible replacements for this item could be Rylai's Crystal Scepter for crowd control, Deathfire Grasp for cooldown reduction and another damaging spell, or if you need to play defensively, Zhonya's Hourglass.
Archangel's Staff
By the time you get this item, you should have built up your mana by a good chunk with the Tear. This should boost up your ability power pretty significantly.
Rabadon's Deathcap
Simply put, big increase in spell damage.
Void Staff + Lich Bane*
I put these 2 items together because you could choose either/or for the order in which you purchase these. I prefer to get the Void Staff first, since your first choice should be spell damage. Lich Bane greatly helps with regular attack damage after a spell cast so this is a great help as well.
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If you want to play more defensive/supportive, pickup Rylai's Crystal Scepter instead, as the slow effect is helpful for crowd control.


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Service Match is an opportunity for students to engage with community members, while supporting the mission of a Chicago-based community organization. The program matches a group of five or more students (undergraduate and/or graduate) with ongoing volunteer activities at community organizations near campus during the winter and spring quarters. Students have a chance to learn more about community-based organizations while providing meaningful service to their site partner.
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"Service Match is a wonderful opportunity to explore life beyond the University of Chicago. I formed close relationships with community members and was proud to be able to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the women I worked with at the YWCA." — Anastasia Kaiser, Student Volunteer
Students can register to participate on an individual basis, or register to participate with their friends or house members.
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- Have shown commitment and dedication to community service and volunteerism
- Are able to commit to on-going volunteer service at the matched Community Partner site
- Can attend regular networking and professional development meetings and events as part of the Service Match Program
- Provide feedback on the Service Match Program through surveys and in-person meetings
Interested in joining a Service Match team? Contact Maya Jones, UCSC Intern for Service Match (Community Relations) or Emilie Weisser, UCSC Intern for Service Match (Volunteer Management) at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Community Partners, Academic Year 2016-2017
Bright Technologies: Bright Technologies is a not-for-profit agency providing computers and computer education to underserved low-income areas in the South Side of Chicago. Their goal is to bring computers and computer education to communities that have not yet been able to take advantage of the benefits of contemporary technology.
Boys and Girls Club: In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision. Young people need to know that someone cares about them. Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. It is the place where great futures are started each and every day.
Ounce of Prevention Fund: Since 1982, the Ounce of Prevention Fund has persistently pursued a single goal: that all American children—particularly those born into poverty—have quality early childhood experiences in the crucial first five years of life. They integrate the latest research and best theories into their program development efforts.
Phalanx Family Services: Their mission is to assist economically disadvantaged at-risk youth and families in the pursuit of self-sufficiency with a multi-faceted approach to employment. Their services include recruiting, training, job placement, and providing support services to individuals seeking employment or career advancement. They offer a holistic approach to serving both employers and job seekers throughout the metropolitan Chicago community.
Ryan Banks Academy: Ryan Banks Academy is an independent and coeducational college-preparatory, residential, tuition-free middle and high school that prepare motivated students from Chicago neighborhoods to graduate from college, enter into meaningful careers, and be the catalyst to bring positive change into their communities.
The 61st Farmers Market: The 61st Street Farmers Market is south side Chicago's premier farmers market, straddling the Hyde Park and Woodlawn neighborhoods, offering the freshest produce, meat, eggs, cheeses and prepared foods from local and regional farms. This year's lineup includes Ellis Family Farms, Organic Bread of Heaven, Growing Power, Faith's Farm, Mint Creek Farm, Lucky Duck Farm, Stamper Cheese, Pince Spice Market, Growing Power, The Urban Canopy, SenTEAmental Moods Teas, Bot Gluten Free Vegan Bakery, and many more. It runs outdoors Saturdays from 9AM-2PM and indoors on January 9, February 13, March 12, and April 9.
Turning the Page: Turning the Page links public schools, families and our community so that, together, we can ensure students receive valuable educational resources and a high-quality public education. Turning the Page is looking for volunteers to help with their Community Nights. They partner with 6 K - 8 schools in North Lawndale and hold Community Night at each once a month. They have a big communal dinner, and then a series of workshops, one set for family and then a set for children split up by grade. Volunteers would help facilitate the workshops, primarily those with the children. On off-weeks when there are no community nights (usually no more than one a month) volunteers could help with the prep work and planning for them.
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Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University has three campuses in Pune, one at Dhankawadi on Pune-Bangalore Highway 5 kms in the south of Pune and another at Erandwane, in the heart of the city and in Lavale.One of our major campuses is located in Delhi. It is situated in a prestigious locality of Paschim Vihar on the new Rohtak Road. It is spread over 8 acres of land.harati Vidyapeeth has two campuses in Navi Mumbai. Both these campuses are located in prime localities and are easily accessible.
The institute which is ISO 9001:2008 certified is under the ambit of Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University (BVDU), Pune as approved by Govt. of India on the recommendation of UGC under Section 3 of UGC Act vide its letter notification No. F. 9 – 16 / 2004 – U3 dated 25th February, 2005.
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?2003). To overcome this problem, we measured the reversal potential of K+ currents in cell-attached mode (assuming 150 mm K+ in the patch solution gives a symmetric K+ concentration) to estimate the resting membrane potential (Fig. 7A; see Wang?et al.?2003). We found that the resting potential was more hyperpolarized (19.5 �� 2.7 mV,?n?= 6) than that measured with perforated patch recordings implying that in most cases GABA depolarizes CC-contacting neurones from rest (Fig. 7B). The depolarizing action via GABAA receptors is due to a high [Cl?]i attained by the co-transporter NKCC1 which is counteracted by the extrusion
of Cl? by KCC2 (Ben-Ari, 2002; Spitzer, 2010). Thus, the actual effect of GABA would be determined by the balance of NKCC1 and KCC2 in CC-contacting neurones. Figure 7C shows that in many cells (14 out of 17) the selective NKCC1 antagonist bumetanide (20 ��m) shifted?EGABA to more hyperpolarized potentials (�C56.5 �� 2.4 mV to �C64.7 �� 2.2 mV;?P?< 0.004, Wilcoxon's matched pairs test,?n?= 14; Fig. 7Ca�Cc). To check whether KCC2 could be active in cells with relatively hyperpolarized?EGABA (�ݨC55 mV), we applied the non-selective antagonist of cation chloride co-transporters furosemide (Payne?et al.?2003). In 5 out of 8 cells,?EGABA shifted to depolarized membrane potentials (�C72 �� 3.3 mV to �C59.65 �� 2.8 mV;?P?< 0.03, Wilcoxon's matched pairs test,?n?= 5) in
the presence of furosemide (50�C200 ��m, Fig. 7Ca�Cc) suggesting a high KCC2:NKCC1
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ratio (Woodin?et al.?2003). Immunohistochemistry for these transporters showed a high expression of NKCC1 in most CC-contacting neurones (Fig. 7D) whereas the expression of KCC2 was less robust and mostly confined to cells located dorso-laterally (Fig. 7E, arrowheads). However, the expression of KCC2 in neurones outside the ependyma was conspicuous (Fig. 7Eb?and?c; arrows). As a functional correlate of KCC2 immunohistochemical data, we tested the activity of KCC2 in CC-contacting neurones with different?EGABA using a strategy described by Ben-Ari?et al.?(2011) in the hippocampus. In gramicidin perforated patch recordings we first applied GABA at a holding potential equal to?EGABA and then shifted to a depolarized potential (0 mV, 1 min), where GABA generated large outward currents due to the influx of Cl? via GABAA receptors (Fig. 7Fa?and?b,?n?= 13). After returning to the initial holding potential, GABA generated inward currents because of the shift in?EGABA induced by the load of Cl? (Fig. 7Fa?and?b). The time course of recovery of?EGABA reflects the dynamic removal of Cl? by KCC2 (Ben-Ari?et al.?2011; Nardou?et al.?2011). We found that in cells with depolarized?EGABA the recovery was slow, taking up to 10 min (Fig. 7Fa?and?c). However, in CC-contacting neurones with a hyperpolarized?EGABA (Fig.
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I'm just going to come out and admit it: I'm a little weird. And a bit irreverent, too. This will come as no surprise to anyone who has spent more than five minutes with me. My irreverence, especially, has a habit of popping forth at the most inappropriate times. I once got the giggles at a wedding during A Very Serious and Deeply Religious Moment when the bride sang "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" to her groom in this high pitched, yet wispy, voice. I'm a bad person.
You know what the gasoline dumped on a fire of giggles is? When NOBODY else thinks it's funny (even though it totally is). Stern looks are just fuel, people.
Today, however, I want to talk about something serious. I'm pushing aside my goofy nature (not to be confused with a Goofy nature. I'm not an anthropomorphic talking dog, after all). Most of you probably don't know it, but November is National Adoption Month, and anyone who knows me knows this is something very important to me, and to my family.
My husband and I were the typical adoptive couple, and came to the decision to adopt in the most typical way. Years of heartache and failed medical procedures left us at the end of our emotional rope, and my body felt like it had been through a needle and prod factory (Don't ask me what a prod factory is. I wouldn't really want to know, would you?). We had all but given up hope of being parents, but the human spirit is a resilient thing. We decided to give it one last go: adoption. I think this is where so many people get it wrong; making the assumption that adoption is a measure of last resort. That it is somehow a second choice—or third, fourth…well, you get the idea.
Having been through the gauntlet and out the other side, I can tell you this with certainty: There is nothing I would trade in this world for the adoption experience. Yes, it is a long, winding journey with twists, turns and pitfalls, but nothing can describe the feeling of holding your child in
your arms for the first time, knowing your moment has finally arrived. The reward of parenthood is that much sweeter for those who struggle. If you've never struggled, never run with your arms outstretched, your lungs burning from the effort while your goal remains just out of reach, well, you can't truly understand how fortunate you are and what a remarkable gift you're finally cradling in your arms.
After nearly four years, I still marvel every single day at our unbelievable luck. As I run my fingers through my son's downy waves of hair, when I look into his eyes, when I hear those magical words, "I love you, mommy," I'm still amazed.
Consider adoption. It will make your life remarkable in ways you can't even imagine.


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We love welcoming classes to Children's Art Factory!
We believe children engage in critical thinking and learn how to become problem solvers when they are allowed to work within very clear parameters but with complete freedom to use basic art materials.
Children's Art Factory supports and encourages spontaneous and unstructured play. We believe open-ended play goes hand-in-hand with process-based art where children are in control of their own learning.
CAF is set up to encourage children to explore the studio in their own way, at a variety of art and creativity stations that nurture children's curiosity and provide freedom to explore many different kinds of art.
We're set up for children to get their hands dirty – and we'll clean up the mess!
"[Most school settings] avoid mess because of the chaos but we believe and see the glorious mess created by children with the time, space and agency to bask in the productive joy of their own making."
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Our space and art stations are geared to Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students. CAF is registered with the Upper Grand District School Board for approved class visits.
Class visits can be booked on Mondays from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. and/or 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
A two hour visit for one class (or 2 smaller classes) up to 35 children is $200 + HST. Please note that our space can only accommodate one class at a time to allow children the greatest opportunity to engage in art activities.
CAF has many permanent art stations and a changing art station that can be set up to reflect a particular interest of your class (if the current week's theme doesn't suit). A take-home activity – such as painting, constructing or taking apart can be included in the visit at an additional cost. All activities will be process-based and child-led.
- Check out our FAQs, email email@example.com or call us (226-500-1544) with any questions regarding a visit to the studio with your class.
Other Suggestions for Your Class Visit
CAF is located near Guelph's downtown core and is within walking distance to several local arts and cultural facilities and parks. If you're looking for a full day class excursion, we recommend scheduling time before or after your visit at one of these wonderful spaces.
- Guelph Public Library Main Branch
- Guelph Youth Music Centre (includes outdoor space to play and picnic)
- Guelph City Hall (skating in the winter, splash pad in the summer)
- Exhibition Park (play and picnic at the new adventure playground)
- Joseph Wolfond & Herb Markle Parks (scenic walking trails throughout these adjoining parks)


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Here's How Beef Can Be Healthy
You don't always hear dieticians talk about the health benefits of beef, but some beef can be nutritious and good for you as Brenda Duby, Corporate Dietician for the United Family of stores, points out.
This week, Duby explained that lean ground beef, 93 percent lean or better, is actually a great source of protein.
"One serving, which is about three ounces, provides you about half of your daily protein needs," explained Duby.
Duby said that if you buy a pound of lean beef and split it among four people, that's about $1 per serving at 150 calories. Lean beef also contains roughly 10 essential nutrients including B-12, Zinc, Iron, Protein and more.
Watch the video above to hear Duby's tip of the week dealing with meals made with ground lean beef.
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Sunday, September 02, 2007
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By Cian Ginty
External hard drives are a quick and trouble-free way of gaining large amounts of extra storage. The drives can also act as backup devices. In the 500GB to 1TB range, there is a large range of models, from the cheap to the ugly, wireless to finger-printed, and there are designer names as well as Lego look-alikes. Cian Ginty looks at a selection.
LaCie d2 SAFE Hard Drive (500GB)
€259/€220.43 ex-Vat (lacie.com)
For the security-conscious users out there, LaCie offers biometric security with its fingerprint lock.
With the d2SAFE hard drive, running your finger across the fingerprint scanner on the top of the unit will quickly lock or unlock the stored data. It holds up to five different profiles and sports 128-bit hardware encryption.
This 500GB unit is compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista and Mac OS 10.2 and it offers support for FireWire 800,FireWire 400, and USB 2.0.
LaCie Brick Desktop Hard Drive (500 GB)
€179/€152.34 ex-Vat (lacie.com)
These stackable Brick Desktop Hard Drives from LaCie might brighten up some offices, although they may not suit all work places. If it wasn't for the word LaCie on the bricks you might think that these Lego lookalike bricks were made by the toy company. It comes in red, white, and blue.
This 500 GB drive uses only USB 2.0 or at slower transfer speeds using USB 1.0. It's driver-free for Windows 2000,XPandMacOSX,but also runs on Windows 98SE,Me, and Vista.
Seagate FreeAgent Desktop Drive (500GB)
€133.95/€110.70 ex-VAT (expansys.ie)
In its standing-position, the Seagate FreeAgent Desktop Drive looks slightly more like a computer game console than an external hard drive.
It's the cheapest plug-and-play 500GB drive we've seen.
Even with the low price, Seagate adds an unusually long five-year limited warranty. The colour is apparently 'espresso brown'. It's compatible with Windows XP or 2000, and for Mac OSX10.3.9 and above, or OSX 10.4.6 above for Intel-based Macs.
LaCie Hard Drive, Design by FA Porsche (500/700GB)
500GB: €179.00/€152.34 ex-Vat (lacie.com)
750GB: €259.00/€220.43 ex-Vat (lacie.com)
The LaCie Hard Drive, Design by FA Porsche comes in a sleek, plain rectangular box. While LaCie makes much of the fact that the design is by the Porsche Design Group, it has no problem merging into the background.
These versions come with USB 2.0 and two FireWire 400 ports; there are also slightly cheaper versions in 500GB and lower range with just USB or FireWire. For use with Windows 2000/XP/Vista, and Mac OS X10.2.1or above.
Maxtor OneTouch III (750GB)
€165 (Pixmania.ie)
Maxtor OneTouch III may not be the nicest looking bit of hardware as it is one of the more chunkier hard drives in this selection. For a 750GB drive, the price currently listed at Pixmania.ie is anything but chunky.
It supports the extra fast FireWire 800, along with USB 2.0 and FireWire 400.
Maxtor does not list this drive as Vista compatible, but drivers are available on its website. It works with Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS X10.2.8.
Iomega Desktop Hard Drive (1TB)
€251.68/€208 ex-Vat (iomega-europe.com)
The 1TB version the Desktop Hard Drive from Iomega's Value Series offers large storage at a reasonable price.
The USB 2.0 plug-and-play system is based on two hard drives, but it functions as one. It works with Windows 2000/XP/Vista or on Mac OS X10.1.5 or above.
Iomega StorCenter Wireless Network Storage (1TB)
€499.00/€603.79 ex-Vat (iomega-europe.com)
The 1TB StorCenter Wireless Network Storage is on the higher end of the price scale, but allows for wireless data transfer as well as having a gigabit Ethernet port.
It uses a WLan (802.11g) access point with WPA or WEP wireless security. There are also two USB 2.0 ports for storage expansion or printer sharing.
The 1TB is in the form of four 250GB drives. It supports Windows 98SE/2000/XP,Mac OS X10.2.7 and above, and some versions of Linux, but not Vista.
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It Was A Day Like No Other -Single (Alternate Mix)
It Was A Day Like No Other -Single (Alternate Mix)
This is a digital download and an alternate mix recorded in 2010, before I took the song to Imaginary Road Studios in 2014.
Yes, PLEASE!
This was written 2010 and recorded at Prairie Sun Recording Studios - Cotati California. It is an alternate mix of "A Day Like No Other" on my album Fire in the Rainstorm. It is so beautiful with Lawrence Blatt on guitar!
released October 11, 2016
Engineer Corin Nelsen - SyncroSonic Productions Inc.
Mixed and Mastered Tom Eaton - Imaginary Road Studios
Piano - Kori Linae Carothers
Guitar - Lawrence Blatt
Artwork/Photo by Kori Linae Carothers
iRoknNod Records © 2016