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Here is a view of Clark Mountain. Can you recognize the country's hardest sport climb?
Apparently as the storms left LA they hit Vegas just as hard. The mountains to the west of town were also covered, as was the bigwall skyline of Red Rocks.
I decided to go up to Mt. Potosi anyway yesterday with Bill and Andy. Although we had to endure this on the approach ...
... it was worth it because we were headed to this.
I climbed a few of the easier classics, including a nice 12b called Santorini.
Bill worked his project, T2, and Andy sampled a bunch of the crags hard lines.
Andy setting off into the first 5.12 section of T2 (13d in its entirety)
Oddly enough, as hard on me as the hike was, I decided to go back today with Jarrett. Can you believe my surprise when I got up there and realized I didn't have the strength to climb hard today?
I hope my next post is from Hueco.


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Rear view car camera or reversing car camera comes with great benefits from helping you park your car in tight spots to improving rear view. It's easy to install camera and can be mounted on the tail of the car. It is connected to a screen which is placed over the dashboard of your car. That's why it also called as a dash cam. It is important to spend your money on high quality reverse camera because it not only gives you parking benefits but also ensures your safety.
And what is more important than safety? Nothing, right? The technology used to build the Zenducam camera is highly advanced. It can capture the real time footage which is then displayed on the screen attached to your dashboard. This camera makes sure that parking and reversing of your vehicle is done with ease, without bumping into someone else's vehicle or wall. Once the back gear is selected by the driver, the reverse camera system gets activated. The driver then can see what lies behind the vehicle and can easily prevent a lot of accidents. This reverse parking camera system eliminates the risk of colliding with poles, walls and most importantly kids and pets. Saves precious lives and your pocket too. No more crash!

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I'm not really sure where this idea came from, but I like the idea of having a place on my sewing room wall to display some of my creations and to keep them from getting ruined while they are being finished. Remember, also, that since I am a visual person my projects get done lots faster if I can actually see them every time I go in my room!
Here is all I did: I bought a $9 wrought iron curtain rod (24"-48" long) and some decorative drapery rings (on clearance for $4) and had my darling husband hang them up.
Since I love fabric, I thought this would be a great way to display some pretty ones and also make my walls beautiful. I am pretty sure that I'm going to get a second rod on this same wall and use it to hang up clothing items I am working on.


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User Video: Blue-Ticket Holders Shut Out
Despite arriving many hours before the swearing-in, even ticket holders had trouble getting into the ceremony. Congressional staffer Scott Gore sent in this video from outside the gates for the blue-ticket seating area.
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January 20, 2009; 6:03 PM ET
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This is virtually identical to my experience at the purple gate. I'm glad somebody got this on video.
Posted by: captandyhunt | January 20, 2009 8:11 PM | Report abuse
I got in the blue gate line at 7 only to see it collapse into a mass of thousands of people by 9. By 11, I was nearing the entrance to the gate when complete and utter mayhem ensued. As painful as it was, I had to walk away from the event, blue ticket in hand, for fear that a riot was about to occur. I am extremely disappointed in the planning of this event, as the exact number of tickets (and, consequently, the number of people who would be waiting to get in) was known, yet there was no crowd control or police enforcement of any kind. I'm upset with those entitled people who could not respect the fact that some had been waiting for hours, who swarmed the front of the line and violently pushed their way through the crowd. Luckily, I made my way to the Greene Turtle on F Street in time to see the entire ceremony. This was an historic day and I am frustrated that the magnitude of it all was tarnished by the actions of the dishonest people in the crowd, the terrible organization and the lack of police presence. The positivity of some of the people that I met today is the only thing keeping me from expressing more outrage. In 2012, I'm camping out...
Posted by: evolberding | January 20, 2009 10:38 PM | Report abuse
In 2012, I'm staying home.
Never again will I even attempt to attend another inauguration. Even with the satellite photos, the place doesn't look as full as they said it did.
The organizers really messed up this one.
Posted by: madinirose | January 21, 2009 12:45 AM | Report abuse
My youngest daughter and I traveled from Florida at considerable time and expense because of our support for President Obama and because we had obtained BLUE tickets. We were in line at 7:20 am. The temperature was sub-freezing, but the mood in line was high. By 12:10 pm, we realized we had missed the ceremony and been denied access...or even a decent explanation. Shame, shame, shame, on Capitol Police and the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies. No planning or crowd control whatsoever. Disney easily moves 250,000 people every day in the summer, (the estimated number of ticket holders). The only reason there wasn't widespread chaos and riots was because of the civility of the people in line. No other reason. A horrible, disappointing experience.
Posted by: JSj2fla | January 21, 2009 4:45 PM | Report abuse
It was absolutely NUTS out there. We got there around 8am, and there was no structure to the line. The only structure began at the funnel point of the entrance way because of the waist high barriers and the fact that people weren't letting other people hop over because it wasn't fair and because it would cause a stampede/riot. All they had to do was put up roped lines or barriers beyond that funnel point so that people could at least self regulate the process.
Besides the lack of an orderly line, the screening did not begin on time, and afterwards i heard rumors of broken scanning equipment being responsible for slowing down the process.
The worst part about the whole experience, besides getting the gates shut in my face when i was only 3 feet from it, was the fact that the officers didn't give out any information. If they had at least let people in line know that they were having problems and that most people would probably not make it in, they could have given people the chance to walk down to the public viewing areas so that they could at least hear the swearing in and speech. There was no video at the blue gate and you really couldn't hear a think.
They are extremely lucky they didn't get a bunch of people and officers killed. The way they handled things would have easily caused a riot in most other situations. I strongly believe that the only reason people didn't riot is because they were still just so happy about Obama. Their happiness took a lot of the natural human propensity towards violence out of the equation. Thank lord for that!
Posted by: SpoonyG | January 21, 2009 6:17 PM | Report abuse
people with purple tickets faced a similar situation. I did assume that a ticket meant I would get in, especially since I started out at RFK stadium at 4:30 in the morning. It was one series of "road blocks" after another: officers who had no idea what was going on, being re-directed from one spot to another to another for hours, complete lack of information and utter MIS-information, NO police presence once I finally made it to the north side of the Mall where my gate was, no signs, no bull horns and no one to use them to tell attendees what was happening. UTTER CHAOS. The ONLY reason that no one was killed or injured was because the crowd remained fairly calm. We were packed in so tightly that if the crowd got rowdy it would have been wal-mart on black friday all over again.
It will be a day I remember for the rest of my life, but not for the reason I thought. Thankfully the best thing about the day is that Barack Obama is now our President, which is what I really wanted!!
Posted by: kashabear | January 21, 2009 9:29 PM | Report abuse
The Nation's Capital will celebrate the effective, efficient security measures during the recent Inauguration festivities at the National Bollard Festival.
See http://notionscapital.wordpress.com/2009/01/25/celebrate-inaugural-security/
Posted by: MikeLicht | January 25, 2009 3:33 PM | Report abuse
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
iPhone 5 vs. Samsung Galaxy S3 vs. HTC One XL: Which is the Best Smartphone?
HTC One XL, Samsung Galaxy S3 and the highly anticipated iPhone 5 are the top contenders for the title of being the best smartphone in the Australian market. Telstra just announced that it is taking pre-orders for theHTC One XL, which is another smartphone that supports 4G/LTE in Australia. This is one of the prime selling points of the handset since the two other companies are not offering devices yet that supports 4G/LTE connection. HTC is slowly making its niche in the Aussie market by incorporating innovative features on its products. However, Samsung rolled out some amazing features of its new Galaxy S3 that delights many critics and reviewers andt opted to say that it is even better than the latest iPhone 4S. The Cupertino-based company, on the other hand, neither denied nor confirmed the rumors that revolve around its new iPhone. There are proofs that iPhone will be released in October. As usual, Apple is tight-lipped about the release of the device. Below are some of the notable specifications of the three devices: Screen Size The Samsung Galaxy S3 has the largest screen of all with its 4.8 inch screen display. HTC One XL sports a 4.7 inch screen. One of the popular rumors around the new iPhone is its screen size. Many speculated that iPhone 5 will be sporting a larger screen, saying goodbye to its 3.5 inch screen size. Processor HTC One XL scores a point by offering a 1.5GHz quad-core processor. The Galaxy S3 is not left behind with its 1.4 GHz quad-core processor. One of the rumors around iPhone 5 is that it will be sporting an A5X chip, which gives a notion for a faster processor. Memory When it comes to storage space, there will be no further questions that Samsung's greatest device up to date nailed it with is 62GB expandable memory. Samsung Galaxy S3 allows its users to add microSD card to further increase the memory of the device. HTC One XL needs to further improve its storage capabilities as it only has 32GB non-expandable memory. There is no firm detail yet about the iPhone 5's memory but last year's iPhone has a 64GB non-expandable memory in boot. Operating System Samsung Galaxy S3 and HTC One XL tied in the category by using Android's latest Ice Cream Sandwich. iPhone 5 will be using an updated version of the iOS, which is expected to be unveiled in the upcoming WWDC event in June. Camera The Galaxy S3 and HTC One XL is at par by sporting 8 megapixel camera. There are not much speculations if the Cupertino-based company will be upgrading again its lenses. However, greater resolutions and camera features may be on the way. Battery Life One of the downsides of owning a smartphone is its short battery life. It has one of the issues that are constantly addressed by developers. Galaxy S3 promised longer battery life with its 2100 mAh. HTC One XL and iPhone 5 trailed behind with their 1800 mAh and 1432 mAh, respectively Connectivity As mentioned earlier, one of the advantages of HTC One XL is its 4G/LTE feature that promised faster connectivity. Unfortunately, Samsung Galaxy S3 does not support this feature. There are speculations that Apple will learn its lesson from the lawsuits on its 4G/LTE feature, especially in Australia. The company could be working on 4G/LTE connection in leading markets like UK and Australia. wholesale accessories,iphone accessories,ipad accessories,ipod accessories
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This is a B&B with only one bedroom and a guest room all to yourself. These may have more square footage than your house. It's not actually that difficult to find (on the right map, it's quite logical) but the nearest village has no facilities...More
"Hard to fault as long as you don't mind remote location"


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My rating: 5 stars / It was amazing!
A gifted rider in a world where ladies never race, Maggie Linden is determined that her horse will become a champion. But the one man who can help her has vowed to stay away from thoroughbred racing for good.
An Irish-born son far from home, Cullen McGrath left a once prosperous life in England because of a horse racing scandal that nearly ruined him. He's come to Nashville for a fresh start, hoping to buy land and start a farm, all while determined to stay as far away from thoroughbred racing as possible. But starting over proves harder than he'd wagered, especially when Maggie Linden's father makes him an offer he shouldn't accept yet cannot possibly refuse.
Maggie is certain that her mare, Bourbon Belle, can take the top purse in the annual Drayton Stakes at Nashville's racetrack––the richest race run in America. Maggie only needs the chance to prove it. To give her that chance, and to save Linden Downs from being sold to the highest bidder, Maggie's father––aging, yet wily as ever––makes a barter. His agreement includes one tiny, troublesome detail––Maggie must marry a man she's never met. A man she never would have chosen for herself.
Cullen and Maggie need each other in order to achieve their dreams. But their stubborn, wounded hearts––and the escalating violence from a "secret society" responsible for lynchings and midnight raids––may prove too much for even two determined souls.
My Review
This book captivated me from the beginning. The setting is not one I would normally be interested in- post-Civil War South, however the author brings the characters and landscape to life in a way that I can't help but be fascinated. I definitely enjoyed the marriage of convenience theme, and this story is now one of my favorites in that category. Maggie and Cullen are each caught between a rock and a hard place- Maggie because she will lose the family farm to auction, Cullen because nobody will deal with an Irishman. They are both desperate to pursue their dreams, and Maggie's father had enough foresight and faith to offer a solution that would secure the future of both his daughter and their land.
I didn't realize there was such bitter racism against the Irish in the South. It was eye-opening to learn about the attitudes and prejudices that were commonplace. Even Maggie struggled with overcoming her prejudice of Cullen's ancestry but as she grows to respect him for his character she is able to let go of the attitudes passed down by her mother and community. Cullen and Maggie's relationship is fraught with tension; they deal with secrecy and trust issues, feelings of unworthiness, financial difficulties, pressure from society, vandalism and violence from "wolves" (KKK members), and an undeniable attraction and growing love for each other.
I would recommend this book to adult readers since the marital relations between Maggie and Cullen are referred to several times (although tastefully done).
(Thank you to Litfuse Publicity and BookLook Bloggers for a copy of the book in exchange for my honest review)


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I made this quilt for the cutest little angel who was born exactly one month ago.
I haven't actually met Charlotte yet but I am sure it can only be a matter of time.
I tried to make this quilt a bit softer and fluffier than my usual quilts. I hope Lottie will like it.
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Sitting on top of mom Rebecca's quilt
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Recently I've finished knitting these blue fingerless mittens for my dear nephew.
I asked him to be a model for a little while and wear the mittens for a teeny photo shoot.
He was very kind and professional and without any hesitation he agreed.
So together we went outside and took some nice pictures.
These mittens are made for some serious use.
They can endure a real tree climbing.
And once you are able to climb a tree you are a real winner!
Wow, what a gorgeous pose.
And what gorgeous fog around you.
And of course, how could we not strike a pose next to our beloved snowman?
Thank you Gaby, it was a pleasure to cooperate with you.
You are a precious friend indeed.
(If you'd like to make similar mittens feel free and follow the pattern here.)


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Can I just say how adorable the show "Must Love Cats" on Animal Planet is? Hosted by John Fulton, the show chronicles amazing cats and their owners. From a home that the owner modified to suit his cats (ahem, my dream home, seriously) to cats that have their own band (why can't my cats do this?), the show covers everything cat and adorable (are the two really separate, no I don't think so).
Plus, let's face it, Cats + TV = AWESOME!!
And along those lines, here's a kitty who takes their own pictures and films their own movies:
Go check out this adorable show here.
P.S. I think there is a new Simon's Cat video coming out soon!


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Miss Eagle
snuggling with Barrowless Boy
- one beautiful domesticated dingo
Miss Eagle was over at Eltham on Saturday -
as Trad Padders will note from the wattle below.
as Trad Padders will note from the wattle below.
Enjoying relaxed refreshment in Eltham Square
was Julie Fechner of Dingo Care Network
with Barrowless and Shiralee.
I had heard about these people and their dingoes over at Eltham and the controversies surrounding Australia's own native dog so I got into conversation with Julie. I asked if I could take Julie's photograph and she agreed. She then insisted that she take one of me. I was most reluctant since the dog didn't know me. I was a stranger. But that was no problem as you can see. Beautiful, beautiful animals. And as you can see, Julie and friends do a lot of work to restore confidence in the the beauty and value of the dingo.
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Is Your Company Ready for Microsoft Surface Hub?
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Microsoft Surface Hub launched about six months ago. During that time, we have been gathering best practices on what makes a deployment successful and how you can get your company ready now. With a small amount of upfront planning, you can realize an even faster return on your investment in Surface Hub.
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Although you can put a Surface Hub in almost any room and users are likely to start using it based on the familiar Windows UI, some companies are truly optimized to take advantage of this next generation of collaboration device.
The quiz will assess your company readiness in 4 distinct areas and your report will show you what companies at the next level of readiness are doing so that you can learn from their experience. This isn't a technical review. We have a great resource for that. You can download our Surface Hub Buyer's Guide.
Instead, your readiness report will measure 4 key areas:
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I can't believe it's October. Literally, it feels like yesterday we ran into our friends at Barnett Vineyards enjoying a casual Labor Day brunch on the patio at Solage, and today the SF Giants are gearing up to face the Reds in the MLB Playoffs. In retrospect, the only explanation can be that September was better than advertised.
|Marbue, Michael and James with Albion 2012
What has quickly become the theme to Napa Valley 2012, the weather continues to be perfect. Exceptional even. I continue to knock on wood, thinking that in some way that will be the underlying secret to continuing these beautiful conditions. Under a moonlight sky on Tuesday, September 11th we harvested the grapes for our 2012 Albion. Yields were back up from 2011 and the quality was ideal. Fast forward three weeks and fermentation is complete. Some lots are aging in stainless barrels, others in oak, and the subtle nuances from each will have a dramatic impact on the finished wine. Over the next few months we'll track the maturity of what we anticipate to be a great vintage.
With the whites perfectly situated in the cellar, we've transitioned to focus on our estate Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the southern slopes of the Spring Mountain District. Reports throughout the valley suggest harvest for the red varietals is fully underway. Shafer has reported crushing some of the first lots of its Hillside Select fruit, our neighbor Vineyard7 & 8 has been active with Cabernet Sauvignon, and yet we anticipate being roughly a week away from our first blocks to be picked. Following the heat of Monday through Wednesday of this week (99, 104 and 101 degrees, respectively), we have a modest cooling trend upon us that will bring temps down into the mid-80s and the fruit back into balance. Samples taken yesterday and today show amazing promise, and we're letting the fruit hang to allow the grape skins and tannins to develop ever so slightly. It's a magical time to hurry up and wait!
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An article from the NY Times online, starting off as a musing about ethical eating but getting into some interesting facts about plant defenses. Brings back the food web mapping we did on the tree video.
Article: here.
Thursday, December 24
Wednesday, December 23
Pets worse than SUVs for the environment...?
Border Collie looking "sheepish" about riding shotgun in a gas-guzzling pickup.
In a new book, two scientist claim "yes" - and it comes down to the particulars of the ecology of food and trophic levels. ABC News reports that the new book "Time to Eat the Dog? the Real Guide to Sustainable Living" is causing a stir, but environmentalists like Lester Brown explain:
"Dogs and cats are carnivores so they consume meat, which means they live rather high on the food chains." "Much higher than the typical person in the sense that most of us -- even those who are omnivorous -- eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and cereals and other things."
Of course, being critical of "man's best friend" can cause its own controversy:
"I think the first instinct should be to look at our own diet and not push off the global warming causes to domesticated animals," Pacelle told ABCNews.com. "If this is their primary thesis, it's an example of over magnified concern and we need to look to our own behaviors, not just energy consumption and transportation, but also our diet."
But isn't our diet their diet? We are co-domesticates, after all.
Of course certain nasty and daft habits increase that carbon footprint even more...!
In a new book, two scientist claim "yes" - and it comes down to the particulars of the ecology of food and trophic levels. ABC News reports that the new book "Time to Eat the Dog? the Real Guide to Sustainable Living" is causing a stir, but environmentalists like Lester Brown explain:
"Dogs and cats are carnivores so they consume meat, which means they live rather high on the food chains." "Much higher than the typical person in the sense that most of us -- even those who are omnivorous -- eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and cereals and other things."
Of course, being critical of "man's best friend" can cause its own controversy:
"I think the first instinct should be to look at our own diet and not push off the global warming causes to domesticated animals," Pacelle told ABCNews.com. "If this is their primary thesis, it's an example of over magnified concern and we need to look to our own behaviors, not just energy consumption and transportation, but also our diet."
But isn't our diet their diet? We are co-domesticates, after all.
Of course certain nasty and daft habits increase that carbon footprint even more...!
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Tuesday, December 15
"Oh Lardy!" - NY health ad show us soda
The Department of Health in New York has gone all the way in helping us understand how our daily diet practices contribute to our overall and long-term health. It is one of those things you simply have to watch - a picture is worth a thousand words, after all:
Here is a little NY Times blurb on it
Here is a little NY Times blurb on it
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Monday, December 14
"We have better things to export!"
On a recent trip to Switzerland I cam across this flyer advocating citizens to vote "yes" on a referendum that calls for a ban on Swiss arms exports, which is a significant part of this politically neutral country's economy.
Shaped like a tank, this block of "Swiss cheese" points to the fact that the Swiss have other things they can notably export for income( Although to be fair, they could just sell the cheese to rounds and I'm sure it'd still be popular? ) :)
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Saturday, December 12
"Gal Farmers"
The kawaii girls are going to make farming cool again!
"Shiho Fujita, a 24-year-old model, has led a group of kawaii (cute) 'gal farmers' to do their bit to revitalise rural Japan, where many farms have closed as their owners have aged and their children have run off to the cities.
Her biggest problem so far: she didn't like the clothes. "
I guess there's hope after all!
My roommate says that she can do a better job with the clothes. :)
-- georgi p
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Thursday, December 10
Hello Food Class!
I couldn't remember if we watched this video or not or I just watched it before myself...lol.
Thought I would post it just in case. This is a very different take on the the Milk issue. Our readings we read mostly said milk was good for us but this guy thinks other wise...Just another opinion. I love milk even if it isn't good for me I don't think I could stop drinking it. This is an interesting video tho.
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40 year old pound cake!
Food engineering knows no bounds!
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Wednesday, December 9
New food labeling
A consumer advocacy group is proposing new rules to American food labels (see link):
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Tuesday, December 8
Avoid GMOs, the easy way
You Pocket Sized Guidebook to non-GMO products.
An interesting list for any American consumer.
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Friday, December 4
imperial monsanto
what i've come to realize is that any major multi billion dollar company is a sign that SOMETHING is wrong. sure, it's what capitalism strives for, what every company dreams of, creating an empire and reaching a level of power. however, that should not be the main driver for a company, especially a company that engineers the world's food. understood that it did start out as making pesticides and moved on to engineering crops, i think monsanto's corporate identity is more imperial than anything else. it seeks to make monetary profits from their clients as a priority rather than providing the best of service to ensure satisfaction with their clients. and taking something so powerful in an culture such as agriculture and turning it into a major source to gain profit is perverse. however, monsanto's research has certainly opened new doors to many possibilities in genetic modification. however this technology should focus more on environmental impacts and how it affects the overall picture. for instance the creation of super weeds and pesticides. how can these gm products affect the species around it? i feel these questions need to be answered thoroughly before we go on to mass produce them.
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So about the GM crops....I have a very hard time with all this. I am generally against the GM crops. Mostly because Monsanto is so shady about their way of doing business. If they laid everything out on the table and were honest with the farmers then I think I could accept these GM crops more. I am also scared of the whole idea that Monsanto is controlling so much already, what does that mean for the future? I don't like when we become so dependent on one company. I feel that distribution IS something the world needs to work on more rather than making all these hormones and GM crops. The Jamaica documentary made me so depressed seeing all those farmers with so much to give and they cant export. Seeing how much better their cows seem to be treated and all the milk going to waste. Their are so many hungry people in the world that they wouldn't care if the veggies didn't meet the size requirement. Just sickening. I think GM crops are more trouble than they are worth. Having to have more irragation and pesticide and causing bug resistance. I don't think we really realize what we are getting into. The scientists and companies know that they can do these GM things and see the good reasons why and see money but I think maybe they get a bit blind from they other side of things the negatives. I am worried about what will happen in the long run if GM crops keep being used. I wonder and worry if we will have mutations and ailments from consuming GM crops for generations. I worry about the dependency on large corporations like Monsanto.
I think there needs to be more research done on GM crops if they are going to continue but I would like to see better distribution and economic reform in developing countries that could be an active and vital player in the global economy.
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Thursday, December 3
That Birdhouse Isn't So Innocent
Scientists believe that bird-feeders put out in home gardens alter the "evolutionary path" of birds. The article talks about "reproductive isolation" - in reference to the birds mating with birds in the same area. The scientists think this is a positive change, it seems.
BBC News: Changing Evolution
- George
BBC News: Changing Evolution
- George
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Monsanto debate response
In the debate on Friday, many good points were raised, but even the judges couldn't decide because if it was an easy issue there wouldn't be such tension. My biggest worry in the Monsanto debate is the future; this might mean that all of our future food is owned by one company. As an artist, it is hard to say they should not be rewarded by for their progress, but that is way too much control for one company. The most reasonable response would be for the government to buy the patent and then distribute it to privatized companies. If Monsanto was to keep the patent it would be too much domination for a privatized company. I recently saw a commercial in which Monsanto tried to portray themselves as a farmers organization and very pure. Monsanto can mean great things for the future, but first their needs to be much more honesty and work on food regulation. The population is expanding, but there are third world countries that need job production and have accurate climates to do so. If the government would regulate things better than there would be enough food and people would be sustained with jobs and food. I think there needs to be honesty to the people growing the food and on the labels. If Monsanto is so proud of their work creating genetically modified items than what would be the harm in sharing that with the world. Most people have no idea that they are eating genetically modified food, and with food allergies that could be seriously dangerous. If people knew that what most of they consume was modified and that is made food more sustainable and cheaper than they might change their impression of it. I think there is a meeting point for these issues, if people stopped being so greedy alot of these issues could be resolved. I think after watching Life and Debt, my impression changed greatly. On one side you are hearing that these hormones are needed to produce enough milk and on the other you're seeing these Jamaican dairy farmers dump gallons of milk. There needs to be a great deal of reform, and it definetly needs to start with the USA, because of their economic position.
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Ghastly! Poisoning the river to rid Asian Carp
I peeked over at my neighbor's RedEye in the El today. A man-made Chicago waterway was poisoned to get rid of the invasive Asian carp species (remember them?).
"The fish has entered the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal — a man-made link between the Mississippi River system and the Great Lakes — and is knocking on the door of Lake Michigan. Once inside a Great Lake, the carp would have free rein in the world's largest freshwater ecosystem, imperiling the native fish of the lakes and a $7 billion fishing and recreation industry."
But so far, all the dead fish (90 tonnes expected) that have floated to the surface of the water have been native carp and shad. The toxin used is a naturally-occurring toxin that prevents fish gills from absorbing oxygen. The dead fish will be collected and dumped in a landfill. I imagine that it must be a horrible sight.
While it seems like a necessary step to remove the Asian carp from the system, I wonder if the disappearance of the other native fish in this canal will have any effects on the ecological system.
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I don't remember a much sadder sight in domestic politics in my lifetime than that of Mary Landrieu schlumpfing around these last few weeks trying to save a Senate seat that was obviously lost. It was like witnessing the last two weeks of the life of a blind and toothless dog you knew the vet was just itching to destroy. I know that sounds mean about her, but I don't intend it that way.He compares Mary Lanrieu to a blind, toothless dog, but he doesn't intend for that to sound mean.
Umm, maybe you could have taken a little time to rewrite it. Assuming he put some thought into his prose, it makes one wonder what similes were left out.
- She was like an Ebola victim whose body would be burned by flamethrowers after she died
- It was like seeing an overflowing porta-potty wheeled away after Coachella
- The voters removed her like someone hosing dog vomit off their sidewalk
Practically the whole region has rejected nearly everything that's good about this country and has become just one big nuclear waste site of choleric, and extremely racialized, resentment. A fact made even sadder because on the whole they're such nice people! (I truly mean that.)Yes, yes, I see it now. The place is populated by nice people who reject everything that's good. Nice people who are radioactive with racism. Mike would invite you over for dinner, you know, but he hasn't finished Scotch-Guarding the carpet and hiding the silverware. And do you know how hard it is to find plastic covers for ultra-modern furniture? Who sells that pig food those people eat? He can't seem to find it at his local organic food co-op.
Yep, Mikey, that column was a real winner. I'll just bet the people in the South will be reading it over and over. Like every time there's an election.
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It's amazing where words come from and how they change meanings over time. The History of English brings a great, multi-part article on how new words are added to the English language.
I particularly enjoyed the section on changes in word meanings over time, some even have come to mean the opposite of their original meanings:
Some words came to mean almost the complete opposite of their original meanings. For instance, counterfeit used to mean a legitimate copy; brave once implied cowardice; crafty was originally a term of praise; cute used to mean bow-legged; enthusiasm and zeal were both once disparaging words; manufacture originally meant to make by hand; awful meant deserving of awe; egregious originally connoted eminent or admirable; artificial was a positive description meaning full of skilful artifice; etc.
I'd love to get more on the 'why' behind the changes. Some are obvious, like awful but others seem to defy logic like counterfeit.
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WP MPs to ask more frivolous 'bird talk' questions in today's parliamentary sitting
Posted by temasektimes on September 10, 2012
Despite rising public concerns at the government's immigration, labor and housing policies which appear to put native Singaporeans at a disadvantage, the elected 'opposition' in parliament continues to field more frivolous questions which few Singaporeans are interested in.
After wasting precious air time on completely irrelevant topics like PSLE textbooks, overseas voting and use of roads for parking by private land owners, the eight WP MPs in parliament including the two NCMPs are going to bore Singaporeans with more trivial issues.
According to a note on its official Facebook page, WP MPs will be asking questions about Integrated Day Facilities, NTUC First campus, tuition centers, tempered glass and among other things, BIRD NUISANCE in today's parliamentary sitting.
Instead of asking the National Development Minister on the recent public outcry over the $1 million dollar resale flat purchased by a PRC new citizen, Sylvia Lim will be asking him on the use of tempered glass in panels used by condominium developers.
Meanwhile, newly elected MP for Hougang Png Eng Huat seems more interested in BIRDS than Singaporeans and will be asking the National Development Minister how AVA is tackling bird nuisance.
There are no questions fielded by Low Thia Kiang and Chen Show Mao. It is not known if they will be attending the session or if they are even in Singapore.
The Workers Party's worsening performance in parliament is peeving off an increasingly number of Singaporeans who want their genuine concerns to be heard in parliament instead of such trivial matters of little importance, leading some to label the party as the PAP's 'B' team aka the 'Wayang Party' which does nothing but 'wayang' in parliament.
Some comments by WP supporters expressing their disappointment at WP on Facebook:
"Seriously, I have read the questions asked by the WP, some of them are non-relevant, wouldn't it be better for at least finding a bread-and-butter issues to ask instead. Expect for the bicycle saga, other questions are really non-relevant at all. Quite disappointed, please asked at least some hard questions." – Wong Teng
"I agree with Wong Teng – lot of non-relevant questions and not enough hard questions. And don't make lame excuses like no civil servant support etc." – Jack Lam
"WP need help indeed. Only a handful of them are capable in raising questions that Singaporeans are concerned with. For one year that passed, I think CSM is one of the most disappointing with neither much grassroot nor parliamentary appearance. Hope he can do better…" – Adrian Khiat
In the aftermath of last year's General Election, WP MP Pritam Singh publicly declared that the Workers Party prefer to work with the PAP than the other opposition parties:
"If the PAP fails to win a majority in the next election, the Workers Party will form a coalition government with it (to keep it in power)"
Given the limited resources faced by the opposition parties, Singaporeans should consider throwing their support to REAL opposition parties which can make a REAL difference in parliament and not such dummies who are more interested in 'bird talk'.
40 Responses to "WP MPs to ask more frivolous 'bird talk' questions in today's parliamentary sitting"
September 10, 2012 at 11:39 am
During WP rallies, they promised to be voters voices and put a check on the Govt., But having been elected, they are not as aggressive as shown in the rallies. Instead of asking important questions on immigration, housing, health, education and transportation, they are askig non-relevant or unimportant things. Really very disappointed. Prefer to have Kenneth Jeyaratnam and Dr. Chee in parliament that these 6 elected WP mps.
Mod's note:
Precisely. These WP clowns have been sleeping on their job for a long time. Do you expect the PAP's 'B' team to go against the 'A' team? Even the NMPs and PAP backbenchers ask more difficult questions than them. A vote for WP = A vote for PAP! Please wake up and switch your support to REAL opposition parties which can make a REAL difference instead.
September 10, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Mmmmmh, Mr KJ is yet to be proven, but Dog C… Perhaps I will have to give a Ktime thinking. When a chap gotten his head damage, I cannot blame him but sympathiz him. He lost his senses means he lost it. No choice. It's GOD's will.
September 10, 2012 at 10:45 pm
Chen Show Mao, Pritam Singh, Yaw Shin Leong, Faisal Manap, and Png Eng Huat were also not proven before they got elected.
And neither was Low Thia Khiang.
Oh, and I might add, also the 23 new PAP MPs like Tan Chuan Jin and Chan Chun Sing, who were elected at the last elections.
What needs to be proven to you before any opposion politician gets elected?
September 11, 2012 at 7:24 am
I fully endorse what Robox said…. Singaporeans wants 100% proof when it comes to elections…otherwise there is only one party they will vote on.
- September 10, 2012 at 10:45 pm
- September 10, 2012 at 12:15 pm
September 10, 2012 at 12:05 pm
Compared to other Opposition Party which have issued strong rebuttals, the Vichy WP has 'No Comment' on the upcoming Singapore Conversation. Maybe they are only too happy to be excluded and need not parrot their master view.
The Vichy WP also has no comment on the scandal by NP for mismanaging their tender process on the bicycle. This is no surprise as their tender for the management of Aljunied Town Council also has Only ONE party participating.
The Vichy WP was incredibly silent over the sex scandals engulfing the top civil servants. Again, their MP has been engulfed by bigger sex scandal.
While other opposition parties are running forums to highlight the problems of Malay issues, the Vichy WP, like their puppet master, was deafening quiet.
The Vichy WP was quiet over the million dollar pay package for Ministers as their own proposals was remarkbly similar.
The only times the Vichy WP speak up on immgration issues is when they question their puppet master for not allowing more foreign workers to come in.
WP – the Vichy Opposition.
Mod's note:
Agree. The 'Wayang Party' has been successfully made used of by the PAP to serve two purposes:
1. Domestic: To showcase to naive Singaporeans how a 'credible' opposition should behave, that is to keep quiet or ask stupid questions in parliament.
2. International: To portray Singapore as a 'democracy' to the global community to deflect public criticisms of its autocratic rule.
A vote for WP = A vote for PAP! Please help spread the message to BOYCOTT the useless fake opposition 'Wayang Party' and switch your support to REAL opposition parties which can make a REAL difference in parliament.
September 10, 2012 at 12:14 pm
They maybe serving the resident as their top priority. The foundation is not even strong how to build tall house. Going into debate with the majority in power only waste precious time in parliament. LTK has never been argumentative. After another 2-3 GRC won then there is some vocal bullet to fire. Take care of resident needs is better strategy then emulate the parliament of other country shouting and debating non stop. You would grow tired following on the debate. Don't forget, their win in this GRC is not superb. A lot of resident there are die hard pap. Be patient, the national conversation show will be more interesting to follow now than parliament sitting.
September 10, 2012 at 10:53 pm
"After another 2-3 GRC won then there is some vocal bullet to fire."
While you support the WP's inaction and deafening silences, and while the PAP is appearing to make the only political noises – I am thinking about the perspective of the majority of ingaporeans who don't get their political information online – the electorate is being conned into believing that real change is occurring, when the only changes that have actually occurred are cosmetic ones.
At this rate, there is a distinct possibility that not only no more GRCs will be won, there is also a real possibility of losing Aljunied because they electorate is being conned into believing that since change is occurring, no more opposition MPs need be elected.
The WP also connives against other opposition parties before every elections so that ONLY it can contest in the PAP's weakholds, and they do this with the support of WP Psychopaths online.
That only means that other opposition politicians continue to have a lower chance of getting elected.
Good luck to your dreams of more opposition in Parliament.
But don't forget to thank yourself for it.
September 11, 2012 at 7:51 am
Even in their ward if the team wayang also don't support. Walkover so many time no wayang WORST. Anyone qualify pls contest. Watch the parliamentary report yesterday, no wp stand up to voice anything. No noise also need to make opinion known. Staying too quiet would only alienate ppl not from their ward who are longing for their pent up frustrations to be aired via them in parliament. The double spy and internal leak really hurt them deep. Most of them very new to parliament except SL who has asked questions on Dr W light sentence. Surprise that the resident in their own ward did not gave them anything to voice up in parliament.
Mod's note:
Hougang and Aljunied residents have aired their concerns several times to their MPs during MPS, but it appears that they have been sleeping all along. Maybe they did not get permission from the PAP HQ to open their mouths. A vote for WP = A vote for PAP! Please help spread the message.
- September 11, 2012 at 7:51 am
- September 10, 2012 at 10:53 pm
September 10, 2012 at 12:46 pm
WP is right, it is politics!
Just like PAP will give "great offer" when election is near, WP is taking the same approached, and not asking serious question for PAP to improve. WP is right, this is politics!
September 10, 2012 at 12:55 pm
It's called testing the waters, stupid.
September 11, 2012 at 8:40 am
Yeap. Too bad TT is too stupid to realise.
- September 11, 2012 at 8:40 am
September 10, 2012 at 1:37 pm
WP cannot confront PAP on national issues because they don't have any solutions. It's better to keep out of contentious issues and better to let netizens make the noise since they will not be easily sued. WP will only come out of their shell and start to talk wayang when election is months away. They know Spore Opp voters are basically daft and will vote for them anyway.
Mod's note:
Do you expect the PAP's 'B' team to confront its 'A' team? It is just a 'wayang' to give an impression of a 'democracy' when there is none. A vote for WP = A vote for PAP! Please help spread the message.
September 10, 2012 at 3:14 pm
I beg to differ, bird problem is one of the most irritating issue I am facing now everyday. My PAP MP have not done anything after the feedback. Anything that is an issue is an issue, it may be trivial to you but it may not be to others. Issues like parking can be an everyday nuisance to people. Try having a day nap during weekend while the birds are beside you chirping the whole day.
September 10, 2012 at 3:26 pm
Erm those in aljunied can only choose WP or PAP.
Same for all other areas except the 3 cornered fight.
So MOD what u want from us ?
Anti WP and vote PAP back in Aljunied again ?
Or GE2016 See 3 cornered WP vs NSP vs PAP , Opposition to split votes again and PAP win ? just like PE what happened to TJS and TCB ?
MOD Please advice..
1st thing u not united to Opposition or Wayang Party opposition. So u actually a PAP right ??
September 10, 2012 at 8:05 pm
the mod will not answer any of your questions but will continue to bash WP because the mod is from PAP youth
- September 10, 2012 at 8:05 pm
September 10, 2012 at 4:05 pm
A vote for WP is actually a protest vote against the ruling party. WP has not produced nor shown any substance with their current standings. Now they are in their hibernation mood after going though the congratulatory mood of their electoral victories. When comes GE2016, they will again spring back to life trying to "choop" all the electoral territories and give the other opposition parties a hard time with their tough bargains. Mutated Harban Singh and party?
Mod's note:
You are wrong. A vote for WP = A vote for PAP. Why? Because if the PAP fails to win a majority, WP will form a coalition govt with it to keep it in power instead of with other opposition parties to boot out the PAP.
'If the PAP fails to win a majority in the next GE, the Workers Party will form a coalition govt with it (to keep it in power)'
– PAP's 'B' team MP Pritam Singh, May 2011
September 11, 2012 at 12:19 am
In the last GE and by-election, voters voted for the WP because they were angry with the govt. It was actually protest votes registered against the ruling party. Not because WP has shown substance as a credible opposition. Just compare the two candidates in the last Hougang by-election, the choice for the better one is obvious!
- September 11, 2012 at 12:19 am
September 10, 2012 at 4:27 pm
sdp couldn't get its people elected. yeah blame it on WP. but were they contesting the same wards?
September 10, 2012 at 4:47 pm
Why did TT censor my reply? If you got guts and believe in democracy, show it!
September 10, 2012 at 7:33 pm
TT aka STOMP II dare not post. They know that the rest of the oppositions can't win PAP so their target is WP.
Demote them = PAP overall champions in next GE.
Mod's note:
An opposition which does not oppose is better off dead. Once the fake opposition is destroyed, Singaporeans will have no choice but to rally behind the real opposition which can make a real difference.
September 10, 2012 at 8:36 pm
TT is not reliable! Same as pap, cannot be trusted!
- September 10, 2012 at 7:33 pm
September 10, 2012 at 5:14 pm
TT why not you lead all activities ,we on with you ,if you think it wont work than stfu! you expect WP to be like previous Dr Chee so what in the end he suffered in debts and missed one fighter and you fucker hiding behind and pushing stupid ideas with no plans and worst part you are not the one at their position ,TT u mother fucker if you not happy i meet u one by one anytime fu always!
Mod's note:
Typical WP supporter who behaves like a hooligan. Nobody is asking WP to be like Dr Chee or JBJ. Not only us, but even some WP voters are asking WP to behave like an opposition party – which is to ask hard, relevant and pertinent questions to hold the PAP accountable, not just 'wayang' like wussies in parliament and collect $15,000 monthly.
September 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm
Why bother about this useless "STOMP II" website. Their posts were highly edited to create views, especially issues about WP which they highly edited to create that WP is useless.
Mod's note:
Please do not promote the impostor site here. Thank you.
September 10, 2012 at 10:49 pm
Mod, don't waste time talking to Blue bird face people, talk bird words, blue bird man!
- September 10, 2012 at 7:30 pm
September 10, 2012 at 7:48 pm
As a Aljunied resident, I have been repenting for those who voted for theses useless party.
I have told my neighbours to vote WP out in the next elections.
September 10, 2012 at 10:02 pm
Another PAP site.
September 10, 2012 at 10:41 pm
"…WP MPs will be asking questions about Integrated Day Facilities, NTUC First campus, tuition centers, tempered glass and among other things, BIRD NUISANCE in today's parliamentary sitting."
Doesn't this prove, yet again, that the WP can at best, only be a municipal party and not a national one?
September 10, 2012 at 10:47 pm
Blue bird men!
September 11, 2012 at 1:39 am
WP is beginning to stand for Worthless People. Sigh! They were so promising. Guess they were just a flash in the pan. Oh, Nicole, where r u?
September 11, 2012 at 2:08 am
September 11, 2012 at 10:56 am
I am not saying their performance is lousy. What citizens want them to ask is more important and relevant issues, ie. cost of living, health, education, transportation, immigration and not non bread and butter issues.
- September 11, 2012 at 10:56 am
September 11, 2012 at 5:13 am
What is wrong with asking questions that some segments of their constituents are genuinely interested in? For many of the issues that we are concerned with, transport, FT, etc…, PAP already has a ready answer, i.e. National Conversation. PAP can easily shoot back to say they would rather incorporate views from the common man than debate about politicians.
When Zhuge Liang was defending Red Cliff, he was biding for time to counter-strike at the opportune moment. Not many understood what he was trying to achieve but yet his plans prevailed. All these issues are extremely important to Singaporeans and precisely because of their importance, we cannot expect them to be resolved in a single Parliament seating or with a simplistic housing policy that SDP was proposing. Good policies need time and **information**. The latter is still strictly under the control of PAP and so the Opposition needs to slowly chip down the formidable PAP defense that it has build over the past 4 decades before they can go on the offensive. Many brave men had tried to attack without a solid plan and look how far it has gotten them.
Patience my friends. Patience.
September 11, 2012 at 12:42 pm
WP has disappointed us – our trust we vote them into the parliament house.
WP has also disappointed us on promised to be our voices to be heard in parliament.
Mod's note:
Show your unhappiness with the 'Wayang Party' by boycotting it in the next GE!
September 11, 2012 at 9:15 pm
No, I would still continue to support WP or any opposition party coz the ruling party has neglected our citizens. They are instead looking after the interests of the foreigners.
Mod's note:
Your support for the PAP's 'B' team is tantamount to support for the PAP itself because a vote for WP = A vote for PAP! Boycott the fake opposition 'Wayang Party' now!
September 11, 2012 at 11:59 pm
It's ok they can talk bird I don't mind as long as they would wack the DOG that shit Round. Anyway they R not ready to form new alternative Gov't. don't border they talk BIRD.
- September 11, 2012 at 11:59 pm
- September 11, 2012 at 9:15 pm
September 12, 2012 at 12:03 am
When the dog shit & mess up, this dog handler will b answerable as well bcoz they also draw that big fat MP pay.
September 12, 2012 at 6:34 am
The picture made me lol
September 12, 2012 at 8:37 am
I guess TT won't cover how Gerald Giam the hero made the govt divulge how much it wasted for National Day Parades.
Biased much?
Mod's note:
And this is very important to Singaporeans right now?
September 12, 2012 at 3:10 pm
Because it's important to save money and spend it on the poor? Temasek Times is made up of idiots, I suppose.
- September 12, 2012 at 3:10 pm


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Thanks, Kim Killion and HotDamnDesigns.com for the great cover work.


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Nature and Wildlife Stories from The Pacific Northwest and Alaska, following the adventures in the life of a Raven Woman.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Seasons Come and Seasons Go
I can hardly believe it is mid fall, and the leaves are falling and soon winter will be here again. I had a glorious summer working at Mt. Rainier, despite a few little pitfalls, all in all it was well worth it. Once I stepped outside and hiked up the mountain I was in my element. Work was only a part of it, and now having worked for several seasonal concessions, I pretty much know how it goes. Nothing in life is perfect, and you learn to go with the flow. In any case, our season ended last Monday, and our closing season party consisted of Pizza, Cookies and a screening of the Shining. How appropriate for working in an Historic National Park Lodge to show a spooky movie with Jack Nicholson about living in a haunted hotel. Anyway, it has passed and now it hardly even seems as though I was there.
I will briefly catch you up and try to keep this short. The last couple of weeks of work I took some of my best hikes. The first was to Comet Falls and Van Trump Park. Comet Falls is one of the highest waterfalls in the park and one of the steepest hikes in a short distance. The waterfall is 200 feet of crashing white water, and you gain 1500 feet of elevation in 1.5 miles. Most of the way is climbing on rocks and the moisture from the waterfall can make the trail slippery. I reached the waterfall and found a huge rock to perch myself on for awhile. The view was amazing and easily I could of sat there all day. I decided last minute to continue past the falls to Van Trump Park. In the height of summer the Park is covered in wildflowers and you have a great view of the mountain. I found a cool spot as it was actually quite a warm day, and enjoyed conversation with a few woman from a hiking club in Seattle who were up for a few days. My decision to hike on a portion of the Wonderland Trail all the way back to Longmire made for a long yet enjoyable day. This made my hike close to 10 miles and I was ready to sit once I arrived in Longmire and waited for the employee shuttle back up to Paradise. The following week I took a hike one morning to Paradise Glacier, one of the hikes on the mountain I had not done yet. The weather was due to change rapidly and they were expected the snow level to be at 4800 by later that night. The day was gorgeous, yet crisp and windy. This turned out to be one of my favorite hikes of the summer. The scenery was raw and barren, and fall colors illuminated the mountainside. I felt very much at one with the wildness of the area and spent time sitting by a small Glacial Tarn. This was a good conclusion to my summer working at Mt. Rainier.
After closing on Monday, My friend and roommate from the season embarked on a road and camping trip to Olympic National Park. Olympic was amazing and I loved the diversity of the park. Olympic encompasses thousands of acres of coastline and mountains, and offers a wide variety of activities for visitors. One thing we noticed was that you drive in and out of the park. In between the coast and the mountain section there are acres and acres of clear cut. Washington is known as one of the logging states and it saddened me to see all this clear cut. Thankfully the coastal wilderness of the park was eventually saved from this, yet still it was a sad scene. Human consciousness needs to get away from using so much paper and products that trees give us and find more alternatives. I believe we are on our way, and recycling is happening, yet hot enough. Some of the forests with ancient groves of trees also have a conscious, and we do not need to take so much. Anyway, the park was great. The first night we camped on Lake Quinault. It was breathtaking and we enjoyed a late afternoon hike along the lake to the Quinault Rain forest. The sunset on the lake that night was breathtaking and I thoroughly enjoyed the little village of Lake Quinault.
The following day we headed towards the coast, and the village known as Kahaloch. There are several beaches in this area and we chose to visit Ruby Beach, with its Sea Stacks and dramatic scenery. Our goal was to make it to the Hoh Rainforest's by early afternoon for some nature hikes and then to our next night camping spot in Mora at Rialto Beach. The Olympic Coastline is so rugged and I loved the scenery there. The ride to the Hoh was long, yet well worth it. The Visitor Center was closed, yet there were many others taking advantage of the amazing weather we had. We took about a one mile nature hike through the rainforest's which was great, and at the end were greeted by some Bull Elk grazing in the meadow near the parking lot. I was thoroughly impressed by the racks on these guys, and made sure to pay attention to the signs that several visitors had been recently charged by the Elk from getting too close. All in all it was fabulous.
We arrived in the late afternoon at Mora. This was our camping spot for the next two nights, and I was grateful to honker down for more than one night. Despite a bit of a chill, we still had the weather on our side.
The next morning we took a hike along the road down to Rialto Beach. Rialto Beach is the site of the beginning of the 26 mile long Northern Coastal Wilderness trail to Ozette and Neah Bay. This trek is to be taken with caution and generally follows the low tide. Our morning 2 mile hike was when the high tide was starting to come back in, so great attention was needed to pay attention to that. I loved it here, and stopped many times to perch myself on driftwood and just stare out at the sea. Rialto is right next to the Guillleute Indian Village of La Push. Recently this area has become rather famous due to the popularity of the the Twilight Movie and the books. Forks is the small town where much of the movie took place. After our hike that day we went into the village and splurged on a dinner at the River's Edge Restaurant That was a treat and I enjoyed my fish and chips. Salmon has been the livelihood of many of the Northwest Tribes, so I felt good about eating here.
The next day we headed to our last night of camping in the Sol Duc Hot Springs area and found a nice camping spot near the river. That evening we treated ourselves to a soak in the Sol Duc Hot Springs pool at the lodge after a hike to Sol Duc Falls. What a treat soaking in the warm mineral waters. This was a wonderful closure to our road trip and soon we would be parting ways. The following morning we headed towards Lake Crescent to check out the lodge and the lake. We both concluded that Olympic was one of our favorite parks, and would love to come back next summer to work so we could explore the area more in depth.
The day of departure was somewhat bittersweet to a fun summer and the last road trip for the year. My friend KO dropped me off in Port Angeles where I would ferry back towards the San Juan Islands briefly the next day. We had a delicious lunch at an Asian Bistro and it was pretty yummy.
It never seizes to amaze me the way time just flies by and before you know it, a new season is upon us. This winter I will once again be doggie and house sitting on Orcas Island and hope to have plenty of opportunity to write and explore my creative pursuits. Look forward to more coming soon from the desk of Raven Sky.
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Take 1
Originally I had the recipe placed here, but it is not good. So I'm not going to share it. It tasted bad, shrunk horribly, and was hard to work with. You'll notice how thick the walls are, which while makes it sturdy makes it hard to fit things together.
I made my own template, if you want to use it it is below. Just click on the image for full sized version. Each page is 8.5 * 11 inches. Oh, and the bay window does not work... it is too small.
Take 2
Harvey exiled from the kitchen after the snowman fiasco.
Finished House, I'm much happier with the way this one turned out.
Roof has fondant shingles
Chimney is rice crispy treat covered with fondant.
Royal icing was piped on to hide mistakes :P
Simple syrup holds the walls together and is in the windows.
Other angles.
Notes for making your own gingerbread house (or other type of cookie).
- Put it together with melted sugar. It sets almost instantly
- Roll the dough as thin as possible
- Over bake
- Keep snowmen out of reach of toddlers.


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Even though it's been a while, AJT 2.8 was released with some more improvements.
LineIterator has become even more versatile. Added some more GUI widgets. Extended the tricks of FrequencyMap to make it more intelligent.
AJT 2.6 adds a peek method to the LineIterator class that allows you to look at the next line, but not yet consume it.
AJT 2.5 adds new functionality to the TimeInterval class, implements a NullStream to simulate /dev/null, adds a LRUCache implementation, fixed a comment identifier bug in LineIterator, adds a new toolkit to work with Sets and fixes a bug in ExtensionManager with respect to upper case extensions.
AJT 2.2 fixes a bug in the handling of TitledComponent, the component inside the border now properly expands in both directions.
AJT 2.1 adds transparent handling of GZIP files to the LineIterator class.
AJT 2.0 is a restructured version of AJT 1.26. All code that is GPL contaminated is removed. Starting with release 2.0, AJT will be released under the LGPL 3 license. The only things that has been removed because it did not fit the new license is EPSGraphics support. The LGPL provides more freedom to use the library, which is more important.
AJT 1.26 fixes a number of bugs. All map derivatives should now have a more consistent implementation.
The AJT 1.25 release brings a number of new convenient Map derivatives. A two dimensional default value HashMap was added, a generic two dimensional contingency table was added as extension of this 2D default value HashMap. And we improved the implementations of the existing map extensions to be more consistent. Finally we also added a tool class to serialize and deserialize objects.
This release of AJT makes a small change in the LineIterator class. None of the methods throw an exception now. The documentation also received some minor improvements.
Added the ClientHttpRequest class from Vlad Patryshev. This class helps to send POST HTTP requests with various form data, including files. Cookies can be added to be included in the request.


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I had never encountered anything like it before or since. His wrath was pure hell. It sounded like a war zone out there, while we were safely bunkered in our house, Andrew pounded South Florida with its giant dick like we were a fresh virgin pussy.
See, I knew I could somehow turn the second worst natural disaster in American History and worst I've ever lived through into a giant double entendre, but I honestly think that hurricanes are named to provide these. It's more fun to say that New Orleans was fucked by Katrina than it is to say New Orleans was decimated by a hurricane, it also makes it easier to find the parallel's in relationships too. But the experience itself was not fun.
Yes, there's such a thing as fun hurricanes. In 2005 while everyone's focus was on the devastation in New Orleans, Miami actually got hit by two storms (Wilma and the aforementioned Katrina), And grazed by one more (Dennis). Wilma and Dennis I'll admit were fun, it's easy to make hurricanes fun when they're category 3 or lower. Get friends together, get some alcohol, maybe some weed (if you smoke weed that is, I don't but just putting it out there) play some music and just party till the storm ends or the power goes out, whichever comes first. Katrina wasn't as fun because of the location I was at (dad's house, he's a bit more conservative) and because of the fact that the storm was really worse than the Miami Media had us believe it to be. (They said it was a category 1 when it came ashore, yet it didn't feel like a category 1, and the damage I saw outside didn't say category 1, however, it still wasn't bad enough to stop MTV, who held the VMA's only three days later.)
Andrew though, which ravaged the South Dade area 17 years ago today, was when I lost my hurricane cherry. Part of the reason why I can look back at Dennis, Katrina, and Wilma so fondly was because I was old enough to know and respect what hurricanes can do, I could see the sense of humor in them, and because by the time these storms came to us, we knew what we had to do to prepare. Hell preparing for hurricanes has become old hat down here. We know that at any time between June 1st and November 30th; even more so between August 1st and October 1st, whenever we see a tropical wave coming of the western coast of Africa, it's time to get ready. See I know the science of hurricanes now, they're necessities, they cool off the earth by releasing excess heat, and they take seeds of plants from Africa and move them to Florida, creating Mangroves, which are used as habitats for many of Florida's diverse wildlife. God has a reason for everything. (Once again, Science and Religion CAN MIX!!! Don't let anybody tell you differently! Science proves God, and even the best scientist will tell you, even if he's atheist, that there are some things that science alone cannot explain.)
However, no one sees the good of hurricanes, and it's pretty easy to ignore it when levies are bursting open in New Orleans, or houses are being flattened in Homestead and Florida City. The flip side of the coin is that sometimes, people do lose everything. Granted, in the case of Katrina as well as Andrew, the disaster was compounded by man-made human errors. We all know about the case with New Orleans, the city government's continual procrastination in fortifying the levies, but no one talks about why Andrew really messed up South Florida the way it did anymore, it's become a lost story, so to speak.
Because South Florida was growing so much, new developments sprung up like weeds in the late 80's-early 90's, mainly in South Dade. These houses were built quickly and efficiently, however, the houses that were built were built poorly, and code enforcement wasn't as strict as it should've been. This lead to scenes like this one: listen to what the guy is saying, that was pretty much the sentiment, that the homes were death traps. Yet no one talks about it anymore. (BTW: Most of the older houses survived Andrew with flying colors, to the point where my mom would rather ride out a hurricane in an older house built pre-Andrew. To her, if it could survive Andrew, it could survive anything, which is probably true.)
Let me describe for you Miami, Fl on August 23rd, 1992. We were still a growing community, on the cusp of becoming an economic and trade center, a gateway to the Americas so to speak. New developments seemed to spring up where there was once nothing but swamp and forests. We had gotten out of the Cocaine Cowboys/Miami Vice era, and while crime was still bad, it was nowhere near the early-80's levels that caused Time Magazine to put the city on the front page with the title "Miami, Paradise Lost." The day before, I was supposed to go to Disney World following my last basketball game, I was looking forward to school starting the following Monday (I was entering the 3rd grade) and the Dolphins kicking off their season against the Patriots (September 6th was the original date of their home opener.) As the family had gone to Wal-Mart to prepare for our Disney Trip on our last week off/last minute back to school shopping, we were greeted by a full store (I know, Wal-Mart's on a Saturday Afternoon have been and always will be full, but that's not the point) BUT unlike most Saturday afternoon's, they were purchasing hurricane supplies, extra water, canned goods, power tools, generators. It was then that it hit my parents, still together at the time and only 6 months away from an acrimonious split that would turn out to be for the best in the end because of the blessings it gave us, holy fucking shit, this storm is coming right at us.
We enjoyed the rest of the day as a family, even ate at Tony Roma's and took in the Dolphins/Bucs pre-season game there, which was played under a cloud of uncertainty, after all, Andrew was being looked at as "The Big One" and as such, it was a good possibility that maybe, just maybe, it could be the last game ever played at the then-Joe Robbie Stadium. (I didn't realize the scope of it now, but seriously, had the hurricane's center only hit about 20 miles to the north, very easy to do since hurricanes tend to wobble as they travel, for all we know the Dolphins could've been that year in the same situation as the Saints were after Katrina. And by the way, they still play at Joe Robbie Stadium, only now it's called LandShark Stadium.)
The next day, it really was a big blur. Every TV station carried wall to wall news coverage of the impending storm, each with their own interpretation of the events. While everyone remembers Bryan Norcross and his calm demeanor through it all on WTVJ, I still remember Rick "Twitter God" Sanchez on channel 7. The sky was falling according to him; it was the anti-Norcross. Since I was only 8 and couldn't help out anyone, all I could do was watch TV to see what would happen. It was repetitive. 2pm update from the National Hurricane Center, press conference from the Dade County emergency management office or whatever its called, press conference from Gov. Lawton Chiles, news report from gas station of people filling up their tank as well as filling up their spare tanks, news report from Home Depot, news report from Publix, 3pm update. It was the same thing, over and over again. Then it was time to go to sleep, but not for Andrew.
Andrew did its damage late at night; honestly, I slept through most of it. Because of my age and sleeping through most of it, I couldn't tell you about Bryan Norcross that night, how he pretty much talked South Florida through the worst thing to ever happen to it. And yes, normally I'd make a Dave Wannstedt joke here, but this is a serious part of the blog. I didn't know what was going on outside, in fact, our house got out of it unscathed, despite the fact that we were in Kendall, one of the areas that received the brunt of the damage. It was only when we woke up that we saw how bad it really was. One house only 5 blocks away from us had its entire wall ripped off. Just 5 blocks away! Sunset drive, the street our townhouse complex was (still is in the case of my dad, who lives there to this day) was completely flooded. I saw signs toppled, power lines knocked down like nothing, trees that were there, gone! This was a lot for my 8 year old brain to really comprehend. All I was thinking was "When does school start" and of course, "What does this mean for the Dolphins?" (Why wonder about the Dolphins? They had a great team that year, and no, Andrew had nothing to do with what ended up happening, I'll explain later.)
It wasn't until we were fortunate to get our power back only 3 days later that I found out what had really happened down south. The footage here doesn't quite do it any justice. Even 17 years later, it's still heartbreaking to watch. I ended up living in this area during 2005, and we came up relatively unscathed. The areas have picked up beautifully since then, but the psychological fear whenever a storm is approaching is still there. Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Publix and Winn Dixie are always filled, sadly the shelves of water and non-perishables (and in the case of Home Depot and Wal-Mart, power tools and generators) are not. Plywood is bought in bulk like it's going out of style, because shutters are way too expensive. We've made it through other storms since Andrew, but they've been brushed off like mosquitoes. Andrew though, well we still haven't quite shaken it off.
Homestead almost looks brand new. Before Andrew their main focus was the Air Force Base. Things were looking up for the city, the Cleveland Indians were to conduct Spring Training in a brand new stadium there, and Homestead AFB was one of the main Air Force Bases in the Southeastern United States. Andrew however would destroy the stadium, and did enough damage to the base for the Government to consider closing it down completely before instead deciding to make it an Air Reserve Base.
The stadium, while it was rebuilt, wasn't ready in time for the Indians though, who decided to move up to Winter Park in 1993 before moving back to Arizona last year. The stadium is now used for, well, I don't even know what it's used for, it doesn't have a Wikipedia page for God's sakes, everything has a Wikipedia page, our podcast is getting one soon!
The one benefit that Homestead received was the construction of a new race track that is the home of NASCAR's Season Finale. It has been called one of the prettiest tracks in all of NASCAR and also hosts Indy Car races from time to time. The area has also undergone a building boom since Andrew due to the lack of available land throughout Miami-Dade County. It's still a mostly rural community like it's been for most of its life, but not as much as it's been in the past. Still, it took nearly 10 years for the area to fully recover from Andrew's wrath, and those that where there before and are still there to this day have not recovered psychologically from it.
The rest of Southern Miami-Dade County recovered quicker. Cutler Ridge mall, which was virtually destroyed by Andrew, was reborn as Southland Mall. It's still kind of ghetto, but I like it. The only signs of Andrew you'll see around there are psychological signs, and that's only during Hurricane Season. Metro Zoo, which was destroyed during Andrew, has rebuilt, and while it's not as much fun to go as it was when I was a kid (and a hell of a lot more expensive) that was probably bound to happen anyways.
Meanwhile, Broward County, mainly Miramar, Weston, and Pembroke Pines, grew thanks in part to those living in South Miami-Dade who lost their homes. Eleven insurance companies closed up shop and left Florida for good, some of them even went out of business outright.
On the sports side of things, which of course I'm known for, The Miami Dolphins ended up having to move their opening day game against the Patriots, but it was complicated. The original plan was to switch the dates, with the Dolphins opening up in New England and the Patriots closing it up in Miami. But due to a scheduling difficulty, the two teams instead had to take Week 1 as their bye week and make up that game on October 16th, their original bye week. They didn't use that as an excuse though, as the Dolphins started 6-0, finishing with an 11-5 record, good enough for home field advantage in the playoffs. But their season came to an end at home as the Buffalo Bills defeated them 29-10 to move on to the Super Bowl where they would get destroyed by the Dallas Cowboys. (The Dolphins would've at least shown up for the game, the second time that had happened in the Marino era: Dolphins host the AFC Title game, lose to inferior opponent in said title game, watch inferior opponent lose Super Bowl, ugh, fucking Tom Olivadotti!)
The Heat (I know, I haven't mentioned them all blog!) ended up hosting a charity game against Michael Jordan and the Bulls, a game that I had the pleasure of attending for free. Other than that, they were the pro sports team the least affected by the storm. Their season didn't start until November anyways, so other than the Hurricane relief game against the Bulls, really not much to write about with them.
The Hurricanes probably had it the worst. Many players lost their homes in the storm. Yet the team ended up going undefeated during the regular season, including Wide Right II, before losing to Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, thanks in part to their cocky trash talking, and the efforts of one Mr. George Teague.
The Marlins didn't exist until March of 1993. Obviously had they been around, it probably would've been a tremendous problem for them. But they weren't, so we can move on, not that I would've cared.
In 17 years, South Florida has changed since Andrew; the biggest change was the fact that it accelerated the White Flight that had been occurring in South Florida. Andrew for many was the last straw. But it also showed a community that came together in the aftermath, people were nicer to each other, and were always willing to help out. Sometimes, that's the positive part of this otherwise terrible disaster. Plus, building codes were beefed up and are now the toughest in the country, and as a whole, we're better prepared to handle any situation that comes our way. Andrew might have been a tragedy, but in the long run, can actually be looked at as a good thing, plus, a badge of honor for anyone living in Miami at the time.


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Speed Scrap Monday
I need a new name. Speed Scrap Monday is stupid. Anyone have any suggestions? I'll have a contest. I'm in the process of making a fancy new alpha for Misty's kit In the Spotlight. Leave a comment here or over at my blog (CLICK HERE) when you're there, and if I use your suggestion, you can have the alpha for free. I don't have a preview yet (Don't you hate it when I say that? I'm going to be saying it again very soon.) but it's very cool. And very romantic. So put on your thinking caps!
Okay, Misty and Jen are hosting a speed scrap tonight, and since last week's prize was from Misty, this one must be from Jen. I have a feeling it's two more papers from her Summer Wildflowers paper pack (collect all 12!), but I'm not sure. Jen doesn't tell me things. :(
Click on the ad to go to GingerScraps. And while you are there, check out all the other challenges...especially the Monster Challenge. (Guaranteed monster-free!) If you do all the challenges, Scrappy Cocoa will give you a kit of YOUR CHOICE!
So here are the rest of the speed scraps this week:
Tues Aug 11
6pm PDT
7pm MDT
8pm CDT
9pm EDT
Wed Aug 12 -I think I might be hosting this one. :D
7pm PDT
8pm MDT
9pm CDT
10pm EDT
Thurs Aug 13
9pm PDT
10pm MDT
11pm CDT
12am (8/14) EDT
Fri Aug 14
1pm PDT
2pm MDT
3pm CDT
4pm EDT
Sat Aug 15
1pm PDT
2pm MDT
3pm CDT
4pm EDT
Sun Aug 16
6 pm PDT
7pm MDT
8pm CDT
9pm EDT
Isn't that great? There's one every day and you get a participation prize at EVERY ONE!
I think that's it! Have a great day!
Jane (Again)


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Nvidia has pushed back the release date of their GTX 590. The new release date is now March 24th.
I may upgrade straight up from the gtx260 to a 5xx series card or just wait for the 6xx series that will release soon enough. just the otherday the 480 was all the rage.
My GTX 275 just doesn't seem to be cutting the way it used to. My frames on dragon age 2 were not even that good sigh. I think I'll wait for one more step up to the 6 series as well. GTX560 was what I was looking at.


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New mozilla.org Site Launches
Thursday November 13th, 2003
The new mozilla.org website has been launched. This new site caters more to the end user, with better product information, clearer download links and more details about help resources. New Mozilla initiatives, such as telephone support, CD sales and donations are now promoted throughout the site. Navigation has also been improved and a friendlier layout and colour scheme have been created. This is the first significant redesign of mozilla.org since its launch in 1998.
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A chunky carved bakelite bangle bracelet in creamed corn.
The bracelet has a carved pattern of very fine diagonal lines alternating with smooth sections around the entire bracelet.
Measures 13/16" wide and 3/8" thick, the inside diameter is 2.5", the inside circumference is 7&7/8".
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Systems Being Built Around i5 Chips
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Author: CheeseMan42
The recently launched Intel Core i5 processors based on the Nehalem architecture will be making their way into new computers from Dell and Falcon Northwest. The Dell systems will be added to the Studio XPS line of desktops, with the 8000 and 9000 models. The systems start at $799 and are targeted at users who want power but don't want to spend too much. Falcon Northwest will begin selling all systems in its Talon line standard with the i5 processors. The systems will start above $1000, but a minimal system may be available for under $1000. For more information on the Core i5 chips, be sure to check out the official OCC review.