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Who are we?
Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park is a volunteer group that works together to improve the green space, cultural and recreational activities of Trinity Bellwoods Park. Its volunteer members have founded and operate a weekly summer farmers market, coordinate an Adopt-A-Tree program to water and nurture the new planted saplings in the park, created and operate a greenhouse as an educational and community resource, present bulb and shrub planting events in collaboration with Parks & Recreation and respond to community issues that affect the park. Since 2001, Friends of Trinity Bellwoods has been recognized by Parks & Rec and by our Councillor as the vehicle of community consultation for the park. We are a diverse group who are willing to share new ideas, respect other points of view, and participate in a collaborative process to create a vibrant community park.
Friends of Trinity Bellwoods Park have no financial backing from outside sources. We have been able to realize our initiatives (i.e. costs associated with the Adopt-a-Tree initiative, green house, Park Days, Clean up Days and the commissioning of the 2009 Tree Inventory) by soliciting donations from film shoots and Special Events that occur in the park – which is truly hit & miss – and the occasional private citizen. Our Farmers Market, so far, has been able to contribute the past several years and plan to on an annual basis. We are not flush, so if you would like to make a donation to the Friends, we will gladly accept. Just drop us an email for more info.
Why Should I Come to the Park Meetings?
If you have ever found yourself standing around the playground saying, "I wish we had…" or "why don't they change…"; if you're jogging around the circle thinking "wouldn't it be beautiful if there were more…", then you need to come to the meetings.
Want to join a committee?
Interested in GREEN SPACE or GREEN HOUSE? Want to know how to ADOPT-A-TREE? Would you like volunteer at the FARMERS MARKET? And, who runs that PLAYGROUND anyway?
What's our mission?
We hope to ensure that the park will be a healthy public green space for decades to come. Toronto's parks are often referred to as the "lungs" of our city. Besides providing a welcome refuge from the hurly burly of city life, park trees and public greens help clean our air of pollutants. Historically designated as an arboretum, Trinity Bellwoods, contains some of the oldest and most unique trees in Toronto. We want to take care of the existing natural environment and gradually improve it over time.
We believe that a lively, safe community is created through many small networks of friendships. The park allows people from all walks of life to spontaneously cross paths and strike up a conversation. In order to bring people together, we want to support a wide variety of park activities. Because we have an intimate understanding of park needs, we want to share our vision with Parks, Forestry and Recreation and our Councillor.


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How much do you know about the usefulness of chainmail (like the one you're making) as armor? Would it prevent injury from a strong, direct sword swing? A lesser swing, perhaps at an angle? A stab, by a rapier or dagger? An arrow travelling at a typical arrow speed? Is it like a one-time thing where the mail would get damaged by a direct blow but it would save your life? What about a hit by a club or staff- would it distribute the force well enough so that you could keep on fighting, or would a strong enough hit still be able to break bones beneath it?
You don't have to pick apart each question individually, I'm just trying to give you an idea of what I'm asking. Just want to know a little more about exactly how protective it is.
Just preparing in case those goblins down the street get any ideas...
Well, I'm making costume Maille. The rings are steel but not permanently closed, so a combat-strength stab would split the rings where it hit, but since I'm using steel it would probably slow down a knife, particularly a a large Bowie, enough to save some of your precious, precious giblets. It will, however, save you from slashing blows from an edged weapon, which I've tested. It will not save you from crushing blows. Traditionally, you would wear plate bits over areas likely to be hit by crushing weapons: breastplate, pauldrons, calf guards for cavalry.
Armor quality Maille would be either riveted or welded, provide more protection against piercing blows from any weapon not specifically designed to get past armor. A combat rapier, for instance, might draw blood, but the diamond shape at the tip would get too wide too quickly to do any real damage. Anything thin enough to get through wouldn't stand up to combat, but there were daggers about the thickness of a small household or medium electronics screwdriver, that doesn't taper ouwards. Arrows are problematic for this reason: the force expended to push the arrowhead through the links is significant, but after that, the only thing resisting the arrow is organs.
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Learning by Mistake
It is hard to believe that we are approaching the end of the first marking period already. This milepost can be cause for great celebration or, in some instances, can incite a mix of anxiety and dread. The end of the marking period means that students will be receiving overall grades or scores for the work they have produced thus far in the school year. This practice is a standard component of how we chart our students' progress towards grade level skills and knowledge. Although a valuable part of setting and determining goals, this formal measure of progress is less relevant to ultimate student growth than the ongoing feedback that occurs between students and teachers or between students and their peers each day in the classroom. These daily informal interactions or assessments allow teachers to track the ongoing progress of their students regularly and often. They are designed for the purpose of adjusting instruction by determining whether students are learning what is being taught. By using informal assessment methods, teachers can target students' specific problem areas, adapt instruction, and intervene earlier rather than later.
These opportunities for feedback allow us to recognize and embrace the human condition, specifically the reality that we all make mistakes! Too often as adults we try to shield our children from making mistakes. This intention, although noble, emerges from our own need to keep our kids safe from harm and emotional stress. How often have we claimed that we do not want our little ones to make the same mistakes that we made in our youth? Our personal experience often compels us to override opportunities for our children to learn life lessons. We swoop down to their rescue far too soon rather than allowing them to falter. This does not imply that we encourage reckless behavior or poor judgment. We do not. We do, however, believe in the adage that our mistakes can be our best teachers.
Too often grown-ups send mixed messages to kids about mistake making. Although we talk about the importance of making and learning from mistakes, we also communicate disappointment and judgment when they occur. It is little wonder then that mistakes can be a source of shame, and even punishment, leading our children to develop what Carol Dweck, author of Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, calls a "fixed mindset". A fixed mindset limits a child's perception of himself and fosters the belief that he is only judged by his innate ability…or lack thereof. We have all heard students claim that "I am just not good in math". "I will never be successful in school." Our responsibility as parents and as educators is to shift this habit of limited thinking and grow confident and self-reliant learners (and human beings) motivated to work hard and know that it is the effort that leads to satisfaction and, ultimately, beyond our mistakes to success.
Our classrooms and school experiences are perfect for creating safe places for making mistakes. Adults are present to model and guide students and to praise them for the ways they approach setbacks and how they handle conflict. Teachers ask students to explain their thinking especially when their process leads them to a wrong conclusion. Waiting until the last minute to prepare for a presentation, forgetting an instrument for band, or leaving a textbook at home are all common missteps that can become opportunities to accept responsibility and hone good habits.
Learning by mistake encourages us to take risks as we explore alternative solutions to a problem, think in new ways, develop new perspectives and discover what works…and what doesn't. Mistakes help break down our misconceptions and deepen our learning.
Learning by mistake develops resilience. Sometimes, try as we might, a solution seems impossible. During these times we are forced to simply accept that things are not working out. These moments, although maddening, provide invaluable opportunities for us as adults to help our kids develop resilience and coping skills. It is our responsibility to help them normalize the struggle and to understand that mistakes are not only expected but accepted. This way of thinking strengthens the ability to bounce back from difficulty and to build a more resilient character.
Learning by mistake inspires forgiveness. This is actually a simple concept, for who among us has never made a mistake? What would our lives be like if we were defined only by the mistakes we've made, the errors in judgement we have unwittingly committed? And what if we were never reassured that it would be okay in spite of the fact that we may have mishandled a situation? As others have forgiven us for our mistakes it is up to us to forgive others for theirs. Especially our children.
As you talk with your children about the school day, I encourage you to ask them what, if any, mistakes they made? This question when asked regularly can generate a habit of growth mindset and open avenues for discussion. Imagine sharing with your child a similar mistake that you made at her age. And imagine what it might be like for her to realize that mom or dad isn't perfect either. Nor was Thomas Edison. Edison understood that he could learn as much from his failures as he did from his successes. In fact, it took him 10,000 attempts to perfect the electric light bulb! As you talk over supper or at bedtime, remind your children often of his wise words, "I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward."


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[June 13, 2014]
The Atlanta Public Library's Arts Discovery Camp kicked off on June
9 with 32 young people attending visual arts week. They are
learning a variety of artistic techniques and concepts, as well as
studying famous artists like Salvador Dali, Georgia O'Keefe, Vasily
Kandinsky, Alexander Calder and Dale Chihuly while creating original
art that mimics the style of these artists. A display of the
children's work will be held at the Library on Friday, June 13 from
4:30-6:30 and Saturday, June 14 from 9:00am-3:00pm.
Camp continues from June 16-20 and July 21-25, with a focus on music
and theatre. Andrew Roistein, teaching artist and bass player from
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students in a variety of activities, including composing their own
music, learning a variety of small percussion instruments,
performing on the recorder, and performing in concert with him for
parents and other community members.
During Theatre Week (July), Jean Kerr from Illinois Wesleyan
University will work with Camp participants to adapt original
stories for the stage, build their own props, sets and costumes, and
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Thursday, March 17, 2011
The Problem with the New Teen Titans
However, as great as the NTT glory years of Wolfman and Perez (and later Wolfman with others) were, they've also plagued the characters who starred in those stories ever since.
The prime seven of New Teen Titans—like many I always think of Kid Flash as being more of a core member than Jericho though I believe the latter had tenure—occupied a unique spot in the hierarchy of the DC Universe back in the 1980's in that they were able to age from their traditional role as kids into older teenagers and still have a place; the Justice League were obviously the adults, but the closest thing to a truth youth movement was going on in the 30th century with the Legion of Super-Heroes, so the Titans had their niche.
In the decades since, a new generation of true Teen Titans has come along while the JLA has remained stationary as far as aging, wedging the NTT into an awkward spot. Folks get their fix of grown-up heroes with Superman, Batman and company; if they want a younger take, they'll check out Teen Titans; you've even got the buffet option of the JSA where the generations match up. The former New Teen Titans have in large part become the super hero equivalent of the townies that graduate high school and then rather than go to college or move on, just hang around their old haunts trying to relive their glory days but often just coming off desperate; they've become Matthew McConnaghy in Dazed and Confused or Tim Riggins on Friday Night Lights, but unfortunately not always as cool.
The go-to solution to "the Titans problem" tends to be just tossing them in a group together and give them a book, but more than once this strategy has just reinforced how tough it is to recapture lightning in a bottle, particularly when you want your characters to grow and mature. It's not a conundrum limited to the Titans either, as this went on for years with the New Mutants as well; fortunately Zeb Wells finally found a take that made the New Mutants work again—and I look forward to Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning running with that baton—but it took a lot of swings and misses before the bat connected there.
For better or worse, I think the Titans have outgrown one another, at least as far as being grouped together on a monthly basis. When they have reunions, it should be an event, something truly special, but that means keeping the characters relevant and growing on their own in between. Besides: Wolfman, Perez and their successors—as well as predecessors in many cases—created some remarkable figures that really should be seeded across the DC Universe.
Here's where I personally would put the New Teen Titans in the interest of them living up to their tremendous potential rather than festering in limbo or going through the retread motions.
The current Batman of Gotham City is exactly where he needs to be right now both as the star of several Bat-books and, more importantly in my eyes, leading the Justice League of America. One of my favorite aspects of Dick Grayson has always been that though he's Bruce Wayne's protégé, he also learned a lot from and modeled himself in part after Superman, and in the process really became the best of both. While the prime Batman is too anti-social and intimidating to be a leader but uses his genius-level strategic mind to direct things from behind the curtain and Superman does better as an icon since he can inspire but not really plan, Dick amalgamates those two skill sets and is the best pure leader in the DC Universe, a point that was made for years in NTT and then reinforced everywhere from The Obsidian Age to Infinite Crisis; he's DC's Captain America, able to direct his team both on and off the field. One of the best characters in comics, Dick Grayson has never really been hit by any sort of "New Teen Titans curse" and is right where he belongs at the forefront of the heroic community.
On the other hand, I appreciate James Robinson's efforts with Donna Troy in Justice League of America—a book I feel compelled to note I quite enjoy, by the by—but something's just not working for me. Obviously when you look up "damaged goods" in the imaginary encyclopedia of comics books I just created in my mind, there's a picture of Donna staring back at you; the character has had her origin broken and glued back together so many times by sweeping continuity changes that along the way her sense of identity shattered and each subsequent fix seems to do more harm than good, regardless of the creators involved having best intentions. While she's not a bad sub for the Wonder Woman spot in JLA, something about "den mother Donna" from New Teen Titans seeming so angry all the time doesn't jive; certainly if any fictional character has earned the right to have a chip on her shoulder, it's Donna Troy, but she also became so beloved lo those many years ago because she was the levelheaded Amazon who would put people in their place with kindness before resorting to throwing fists. You risk aging her by doing so, but it always seemed a natural fit to me that Donna would reside in the permanent mentor/bridge to their past role for the current Teen Titans that Cyborg and Starfire have filled in recent years to limited success. I'd enjoy seeing Donna in the big sister position not to just Wonder Girl, but the rest of the next gen heroes as well, and it would certainly give her a unique spot to fill in the DC Universe as a veteran taking an interest in the future who the kids could actually still relate to—and crush on—in contrast to the octogenarians of the JSA. Or maybe she should just stay in the JLA doing what she's doing; Donna Troy is always going to be a tough knot to untangle.
I'm not going to get into a rant here, but Wally West belongs as The Flash in the Justice League of America. The beauty of having so many guys calling themselves The Flash should be that you can disperse them around where needed and everybody who needs a speedster gets one, plus every speedster gets some love. Barry Allen has the solo book, and besides, a big plot point for him thus far seems to be that he's having a bit of a hard time readjusting to being around his old friends, so the JLA is no place for him. Wally, on the other hand, is one of DC's most tenured and talented team players and was a fixture of the League for years; he's not doing anything else and no starring roles seem in the offing, so put him where he belongs on the premiere team that happens to be led by his best friend. Obviously I'd personally be fine with jettisoning Jesse Quick to accommodate this—no offense to Ms. Quick—but if you wanted you could have both on the team like back during Devin Grayson's Titans run, where it seemed to work fine.
I don't dislike Raven's current role as a revitalized—i.e. young again—member of the Teen Titans, but I could also see her doing more in the DC Universe at large, and with the character supposedly getting a CW show in the near-ish future, that seems like a good idea for all concerned. Given the substantial amount of younger mystic heroines already kicking around—Traci 13, Black Alice, etc.—Raven could be nudged back up into her late teens as she was when NTT wrapped and perhaps establish herself as the next level up from those ladies but still a bit beneath Zatanna or Doctor Fate. In the same way that Doctor Strange is the go-to guy whenever any Marvel hero needs magic help, Raven could be the DCU's guide to the mystic realms and become a valuable guest star that stars in the occasional miniseries when somebody has a good idea. This may seem redundant given the folks I already mentioned, but with her demonic heritage, Raven is a more sensible shepherd than stage magician Zatanna or the still-novice new Fate when it comes to exploration into other dimensions or whatnot; she could be akin to Daimon Hellstrom in some senses, but she's got a far richer background and more years of good stories to her name. In short, I think a break from the Titans would benefit Raven and give her a chance to grow into a vital part of the heroic structure of the DCU rather than just serving as a plot device to spawn new Trigon-related threats for her old teammates.
In recent years, Cyborg has become one of the science experts who get called in when Red Tornado gets broken or Arsenal needs a new arm, which has never rung true with me as it seems totally out of line with the core of the character. Vic being a smart guy should certainly be an aspect of his persona, but not the dominant trait; he shouldn't just be played as Mr. Terrific with cool robot parts. I'm not suggesting Cyborg should be in angry young man mode indefinitely and certainly he no longer has the giant chip on his shoulder he had back when NTT kicked off, but even as recently as the Grayson Titans, he still had a healthy bit of attitude and street smarts to go with his burgeoning brain. I'm glad that the character has grown, but it feels sometimes like they went from point A to point Z skipping all the steps in between. I'd love to see Vic as a strong-willed team leader, rather than just the muscle, tech support or even mentor for a group. With the Outsiders name going into limbo again shortly, it would be neat to see some of DC's true outsider characters, the ones who have been screwed over by normal society, band together—which is honestly how I've always wanted to see that name used—with Cyborg at the helm as a guy who found friends, family and acceptance, but also knows what it's like to be desperately seeking.
Of all the New Teen Titans characters, Starfire is the one who was among the richest back in the day, but has aged most poorly. Unfortunately, so much of what made Kory work when she was introduced was that naiveté and her raw displays of emotion that made her so alien even amongst a fantastic cast; she was the hot foreign exchange student and it worked great. However, when a character has been around for 30 years, you can't write her as if she's fresh off the bus—or spaceship—so a lot of what fueled Starfire has been stripped away and she's too often played as bitter to try something different or falsely bright-eyed in attempt to recapture the glory. She's at her most interesting around Dick Grayson playing off their long history, but he has evolved so much since they were seriously together that she's almost like an anchor. I'm not sure quite what to do with Starfire, but I do feel she has too much untapped potential to waste. Her current spot in R.E.B.E.L.S. has some merit, but I think she's more interesting as a stranger in a strange land on Earth. Perhaps with the Outsiders group I already mentioned? Serving as one of Oracle's Birds of Prey and bonding/feuding with the other love of Dick Grayson's life could certainly be interesting.
Gar Logan is another tricky fix as he embodies the Titan who is probably still a bit young to be in the big leagues—sure Supergirl is technically younger, but she's more iconic and that carries with it a weird illusion of security—but comes off a bit as the skeevy college dropout who moved back home on the Teen Titans. A lot of Changeling was wrapped in being the "baby" of the NTT, but as with Starfire, it's unrealistic for him not to have grown since that era. Geoff Johns and Ben Raab actually did a great job breaking Beast Boy out when they penned his miniseries, moving him up the dial a bit in large part by introducing his even more irresponsible cousin Matt for contrast and giving him a less experienced hero like Flamebird to provide guidance for. I think the Titans L.A. pitch that never was remains a good place for Gar and would like to see him heading up something like with guest appearances in the Titans book and elsewhere and whatever side projects the characters can support.
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Is there a reason why you left off 2 of the SA titan members - Roy Harper (Speedy I / Arsenal / Red Arrow) & Garth (Aqualad I / Tempest)?
- March 17, 2011 at 5:52 AM
- Ben Morse said...
I went with the definitive (to me) New Teen Titans line-up that served from issue #1 of that series through the Judas Contract; Roy and Garth were both (as you said) Silver Age.
- March 17, 2011 at 7:46 AM
- JimmyGlenn711 said...
I wish Dick was Nightwing again, mostly because I am a die-hard Nightwing fan, but also because he can fit the role you explained much better as his own man, not at Batman-Lite.
As far as Wally goes, I am seriously disappointed with what DC has done (NOT DONE) with him. Your assessment is dead on, he should be the definitive JLA Flash.
I am pretty happy with Cyborg's role as Scientist/Mentor. In my mind he and Steel are probably really good friends... is that just me?
- March 17, 2011 at 11:19 AM
- Ben Morse said...
The thing that bothers me about Cyborg as scientist is that I don't know where it came from. In NTT, he was a jock who gained some knowledge of technology mostly out of necessity. Even going back to Devin Grayson's Titans, he still didn't show any inclination toward science. Then, suddenly, he was super smart.
- March 17, 2011 at 11:58 AM
- Dan said...
I agree - Cyborg becoming super mart all of a sudden had me thinking I'd missed something. Street smarts, who is also pretty switched on is more Vic.
Raven would be awesome in the role suggested, and the respect would do her character good. But yeah she has to age again.
And here's to Dick's return as Nightwing! JimmyGlenn711 nailed that one.
- March 17, 2011 at 3:42 PM
It always cracks me up when people use the actor's name instead of "David Wooderson."
David Wooderson/Tim Riggins is basically what they should do with Speedy, though.
- March 18, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Nightwing = Joey
Aqualad = Ross
Speedy = Chandler
Wonder Girl = Monica
Starfire = Rachel
Raven = Phoebe
- March 18, 2011 at 8:35 AM
- JimmyGlenn711 said...
I wish I was better read in the Wolfman/Perez NTT.
In terms of Cyborg becoming more intelligent and tech savy, wasn't he able to commune with machinery when he had that weird shiny-gold omni-something powers? I guess you could bullshit that he retained that intimate understanding.
Plus, he musta picked up some science during the countless times hes had to hang at Star Labs for repairs? Right? Maybe?
- March 18, 2011 at 10:00 AM
- Ben Morse said...
Tom: I didn't remember his character's name and was too lazy to look it up. Are you happy to have shamed me?!
Jimmy: I go to the doctor often enough, but I wouldn't trust me to take a blood sample if I were you. ;-)
- March 18, 2011 at 11:13 PM
- Cooldude said...
Johns's Teen Titans: Kid's Game is one of my top favorite trade but it lost momentum around Infinite Crisis
- March 19, 2011 at 1:05 PM
- Brian Pate said...
Has there been some sort of Abnett/Lanning New Warriors series announcement that I missed? That would be awesome.
- March 21, 2011 at 2:19 PM
- Kyle said...
I find it strange that they killed off Garth and maimed Roy, but Starfire has just kind of wandered around. Of all the Titans, I would think she would be the one marked for death.
I do think you forgot her best moment in recent years: her pairing with Animal Man in 52 and beyond. Having someone who looked like Starfire crashing at Buddy's house was pretty great.
- March 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM
- Kyle said...
And Beast Boy on a Doom Patrol team always made sense to me.
- March 21, 2011 at 4:10 PM
- Ben Morse said...
Brian Pate: I feel like you're taunting me...
Kyle: There was some novelty appeal, but it just didn't fit long term.
- March 21, 2011 at 9:09 PM
- Perplexio said...
I started collecting The New Titans around issue #57 or #58. But I did go back and get some of the back issues. I think my favorites were: NTT #39 (Dick & Wally both quitting), & NT #60, #61, & #65. Marv Wolfman really got the ball rolling on the Dick Grayson/Tim Drake fraternal bond with NT #65.
That being said I actually thoroughly enjoyed the Nightwing, Pantha, Red Star, Phantasm, Baby Wildbeest incarnation of the New Titans. It was truly bizarre and quite a drastic departure from the original incarnation of the group but still somewhat enjoyable.
- March 31, 2011 at 11:57 AM
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TAHOE/TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Tahoe Truckee Unified School District, Community Collaborative of Tahoe Truckee, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation, YoungLife and Nevada and Placer Counties cordially invite you to attend a series of two community conversations to recognize the power of community in building a system of support for area youths.
Thursday, Feb. 7: Coping with a Suicide Loss
A community conversation about coping with a suicide loss, facts and myths about suicide, recognizing the signs of suicidal behavior, and how to help someone you are concerned about and available local resources, with a question and answer period, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Truckee High School Cafeteria.
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We need to talk. There're some serious events about to hit the US.
Some you know of already, but some will be brand-new in a threatening way…
The bottom-line is, any disaster (big or small) could force you to go weeks without food.
Without the essentials we may not survive. And there's going to be no way to get them when a crisis hits (or the news even smells a crisis for that matter).
Think about it:
The sad part is, people don't think any of these very real disasters will ever happen – or at least, won't happen to them (maybe this is what you're thinking)…
History says otherwise:
Remember these recent disasters that cost thousands of lives…?
And every year in the US alone there are tornadoes touching down in the southeast, blizzards throughout the northwest, earthquakes out west, severe droughts in central US, wildfires in California, and floods literally everywhere.
In fact, FEMA states that every American lives in a flood zone. The only question is if you're in a low, medium, or high-risk area.
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Please believe me when I say, as a fellow American I want to help you and your family survive any way I can. That in mind, you need to know: this could be the most important letter of your life – and your family's life – so keep reading. You'll see why in a second…
As the author of the top-selling guide Survive-Anything I've done my homework – and what I found was pretty scary…
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And life without food means a slow and painful death, starting with confusion and diarrhea and ending with spine-wracking convulsions and hallucinations from hell.
It's not fun to think about, but even if a crisis only lasts a few weeks it can be deadly to you and your family if you're not prepared.
But the scary part is…
If You Buy The Wrong Food Items,
It's crushing when your kids realize that their Dad was wrong and your wife feels like you failed to protect the family (even if they'd never say it)…
Even though I don't know you from Adam, as my fellow patriot I don't want that to happen to you or your family and I'm sure you don't either.
And that's why I've put together this list of 37 crucial food items.
The thousands of people who have been helped by my Survive-Anything guide need to know what these items are. Heck every American needs to know what these are…
Because honestly, without these crucial items your family isn't going to be prepared – and they disappear at even the hint of a crisis.
There's no way around the fact all foods aren't created equal. Some are completely worthless nutritionally. And your family's health is too important to waste money on foods that will kill them slowly in a crisis.
The sad part is, even though the average American doesn't know what to look for, they'll grab anything and everything from the store in a crisis.
That's why you need to know in advance…
Right now people look down on we patriots who take the obvious danger seriously and are making preparations. Sometimes our neighbors or even family say we're "crazy" or "kooky" but…
People May Say We're "Crazy" Now...
And as Christians we won't even say "I told you so."
See, there's going to be no way to buy any of these critical items after a crisis.
You know that and I know that.
But spoiled-rotten Americans think they snap their fingers and get what they want.
The fact of the matter is, it doesn't matter how rich, popular or politically correct you are. When people are starving and panicking you're not going to get what you need without a fight.
That's why you must get these crucial items before the panic. And why we're going to be the people on top of the game when crisis hits.
See with these 37 items you'll be in place to:
And the great thing is these 37 items won't break the bank. But the big problem is, if you don't have them in advance…
Many Stores Will Close, And Spoiled
So many Americans try to pretend like "nothing is going to happen" or "there's no reason to 'freak-out'".
And then they run to the store and strip the shelves bare the first time the news even mentions crazy weather (imagine if they announced something like 9/11 again).
How do you think they're going to act when their favorite grocery store has its windows smashed and nothing left on the shelves?
By starting a panic and looting every store around. But more on that in a second…
What I can't understand is why they're ignoring the evidence. It's obvious you need these critical food items now. Take a look at these recent news bulletins:
How people can't see the obvious truth is beyond me…
But, when a crisis strikes who are these clueless freeloaders going to try and come to?
You guessed it: you and your family who were wise enough to stock up on the necessities before the crisis.
But the problem is…
If You Think Food Is Expensive Now,
There's no way to deny that food prices have been skyrocketing as it is. Which makes it even more important to buy these 37 critical items before the prices go even higher.
After all, when your family is hungry, and you're not sure where you'll be able to get these crucial items again would you sell any?
Heck no.
If you were going to sell some of your precious food, how much would you charge? That food would be worth its weight in gold. Literally.
If your family is less than rich or even in some debt right now, you need to buy the essential food items while you still can.
Look at what happened in Germany when hyperinflation hit – one pound of bread cost 3 billion marks. And the US is on the same crash course.
These 37 Items Are Specifically For
This may sound harsh, but rich people don't need my help. These 37 items are specifically for Americans who won't make it without the basics and can't spend a fortune trying…
That's why instead of just getting a generic list you'll get:
As you can see this isn't a guide that sends you to the camping store to spend hundreds of dollars on dehydrated survival food. That stuff is great… if you can afford it.
Now, even if you're in debt or on a tight budget, you can afford to protect your family and get most critical food and water items.
But you might think this sounds too good to be true. In fact I've had people contact me accusing me of being some kind of "scam artist" or "hustler". I guess the real question is…
Why am I doing this?
Some people will accuse me of trying to make a buck off fellow American's back – and they're right… to a point.
I've done work and expect to be paid for it. We're not communist… right?
But the other piece is even more selfish…
If You're Not With Us…
Our country needs more Americans like you who are serious about preparing. Even with the ultra-patriots, there is no way we can support every single person… unless they do their part.
Like it or not, when people's children are starving, there are going to be riots. Looters will try to take food by force.
I don't want you to be a part of that mob.
By getting you these 37 food items for your family, I've made my family that much safer.
Now if you and I can convince the entire nation to prepare now, the only people we'd have left to support would be the freeloaders and liberals.
And there's no place in our country for people not willing to work anyways.
But talk is cheap. I want to show you exactly what's in this guide along with the exclusive bonuses – and how you can see them without risking a red-cent.
Here's What You Get:
But Food is Only Part of The Equation…
Obviously you need food to survive but…
The problem is, you're on a tight budget. I know you can't afford to buy a million and one resources to get prepared.
With that in mind here are some other crucial guides that I'm throwing in for free:
Now, like I said this has taken a LOT of work. And not to brag, but I'm pretty proud of the package I've put together.
But some people feel like I should give this away. I've even had people tell me that I'm "scamming" people out of money by charging for this information…
But there are also people who think this information is going for wayyyy too cheap. See, smart Americans understand they can save money right now (wouldn't saving money on your food or power bill help?) and be prepared for a disaster…
And one of the best pieces is, it's all "under the radar". No funny packages showing up at your house. And no Uncle Sam trying to stick his nose into your business (your neighbors will keep quiet too for that matter).
So to figure out what a fair price is I did a breakdown, item by item:
The Grand Total Comes To…
$203. Less than a month's grocery bill. Heck that's less than a trip to the theme park and snacks with your family!
And you'll get a heck of a lot more out of it…
With these guides you have the potential to save your family's lives.
However, I don't want to price people out of this great resource. My hope is that I can share this critical information with as many people as possible. So I'm discounting the Sold Out After Crisis Survival Package to the incredibly low price of only $49.97. Yea I know, I can charge a lot more, but I'd just assume keep the price low and help as many of my fellow patriots as possible.
You Will Get The Entire Package
$49.97. Yeah, I know that's $153.03 off, but it's what I feel is right.
So, if you're ready to find out the 37 food items you need to keep your family safe and happy, as well as how to purify your water at home, plant your own survival garden, and produce off-grid solar back-up power. Click the orange add-to-cart button below.
But I realize that some people are nervous about purchasing online.
Or maybe after buying the 37 critical food items guide you remember an important bill to pay and need your $49.97 back.
That's why I'm going to take the risk, and give you 60 days to return Sold Out After Crisis – even if you've read all the guides or used the checklists to prep your home for a crisis.
Sure, that means some people are going to take advantage of me, but honestly I trust my fellow Americans. After all, if we can't trust each other, who can we trust?
Just to spell it out, here's my guarantee in writing:
No questions asked, I'll refund 100% of your money as soon as you ship the product back. (There's no "restocking fee" or other loophole either).
Now, I've got one last thing to tell you:
Just to warn you, some people might think you're weird or a little over protective for buying this guide. But I want you to stop, and think how glad they'll be when you're helping them.
Think about how satisfying it'll be, knowing you've got your family protected and prepared for anything.
You don't have to be a big survival guy, super self-defense guru or perfect woodsman to get these 37 food items that will literally keep your family from starving.
Now's the time to make a decision. It's pretty simple: do you want to be caught without these 37 crucial food items?
If you're confident beyond the shadow of a doubt you're totally prepared leave this page now.
But, if you're even a little bit unsure – let me ask you… are you willing to chance your family going hungry because you wouldn't take a risk-free look at a short list?
It's your decision. Hope to see you on the inside.
P.S. Maybe all you can start with is a couple days' worth of food. Those few days can make the difference between life or death in a serious survival situation. Get the 37 critical food items you need to survive now.
P.P.S. When a crisis hits, humanity is at its worst. Heck, people get trampled in the mall for some stupid toy at Christmas time. Imagine how much worse it'll be with a starving mob, and food supplies vanishing off the shelf.
P.P.P.S. If you're worried about your order, let me tell you, I'm doing everything I can to keep it safe. My server uses Clickbank's 256 Bit Secure-Server (the same type Amazon, eBay and banks use).
P.P.P.P.S. Don't forget you have my 100% Money Back Guarantee. If for any reason you aren't totally satisfied, just let me know and we'll process your refund immediately. I'm taking all of the risk, so you can get started today.


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Upon the death of General Sherman, the Union veterans of the Army of Tennessee published a booklet about General Sherman's career to raise money for a memorial. His memorial is the largest Civil War related monument in Washington, D.C. It is located in the park just East of the South Lawn of the White House.
The Memorial is topped by an acquestrian statue of General Sherman. Bias reliefs on the side depict his corps commanders. On one side is a list of all of Sherman's ranks he attained during his career and the other side is a list of all of his commands. Four military figures stand watch around the base of the memorial. All of his battles are set in stone around the base.


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Job Title: RN Ambulatory | Surgery | Watertown
City: Watertown
State: SD
Department : Clinic Nursing Ambulatory - Watertown
Job Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Shift: 8 hr
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for utilizing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation) to provide individualized nursing care to patients.
Responsible for the coordination of care, patient assessment, patient education, triage, and various other nursing interventions. Collaborates with other inter-professional colleagues, including physicians, to plan, implement and evaluate care. Demonstrates competency and practices within the full scope of nursing expertise/knowledge and utilizes appropriate age and population specific standards as designated in their assigned clinical setting. Functions within the scopes and standards of nursing practice as outlined in the Nurse Practice Act and Administrative Rules in state of practice and licensure. The Sanford Professional Nursing Practice recognizes the Scope and Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements as published by the American Nurses Association as the foundation of nursing care delivery and professional conduct.
Builds a rapport with the patient and explains the condition and course of action effectively.;Responsible for promoting a safe environment for patients, families, staff, residents, and visitors and working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary health care team to provide the best outcomes for patients.;Provides direct service to internal or external customers.;Performs triage, sorting patients needing urgent care from those with less severe injuries.;Delivers written and oral communication responds to questions and concerns, and produce specific outcomes and impact.;Performing age related patient assessments and nursing interventions.;Coordination and management of care for patients, including with complex needs.;Effectively delegates and supervises based on one's state practice act and an understanding of the concepts of responsibility, authority, and accountability.;
This position is Full Time, 64 hours per pay period, 0.8 FTE.
Graduate from an accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). Bachelor's Degree in nursing preferred.
Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific licensure, competencies and certifications.
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We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community, across the region and around the world.
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We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
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Ramsey's excellent effort extends Rafters' streak
Leadoff man goes 4-for-5 with three doubles as eight players tally a base hit
As he has worked to improve his game in the Arizona Fall League, James Ramsey has spent a lot of time watching the Cardinals, his parent club, in the playoffs. Knowing that 18 of the players on the World Series roster are homegrown has only served to motivate Ramsey more.
"Watching them in the World Series, that's the standard, that's where I want to be," said Ramsey, the Cardinals' No. 10 prospect. "It's been a great motivating factor."
Ramsey saw some of the fruits of his labor Tuesday night. He went 4-for-5 with three doubles and three runs, helping Salt River to a 7-3 victory against Mesa at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. The victory was the Rafters' fifth straight.
Ramsey said he has been working to improve his overall approach at the plate. He wants to not only cut down on his strikeouts, but also to make full use of all of his tools, including his speed and baserunning ability.
"I've been working on some things to get my process down, to find out who James Ramsey is," he said. "Some nights it'll turn out like this and some nights it won't."
While Ramsey was the driving force offensively, eight of the Rafters had at least one hit Tuesday. Jake Lamb and Nick Ahmed, the D-backs' No. 11 and No. 13 prospects, both played important roles. Lamb went 1-for-5 with a run and an RBI to extend his hitting streak to 12 games and Ahmed went 1-for-3 with a double and two walks.
Ramsey said the Rafters have come together as a team and have done a good job of understanding the goals of the AFL.
"Everyone has been very upbeat the whole time, even when we were dropping games," Ramsey said. "Everyone understands that we're out here to get better and that when we get better individually, we get better collectively."
Salt River became the first team to score an earned run, much less multiple runs, against Mesa left-hander Matt Purke. Entering Friday, the Rafters were the only team to score on Purke in his three previous starts in the AFL. They managed just an unearned run when the two teams played Oct. 10.
But Tuesday, Purke, the reigning AFL Pitcher of the Week, gave up five runs on eight hits in three innings. The Rafters' two runs in the first inning snapped his scoreless innings streak at 10.
Mesa's offense, which had been the league's best for the first three weeks of the season, has stumbled in recent days. After averaging 6.4 runs in the season's first 17 games, the Solar Sox have scored six runs during their three-game losing streak.
They scored all of their runs in the eighth inning Tuesday. Kris Bryant led off the inning with a home run. Then, with two outs, Adrian Nieto tripled home C.J. Cron and scored on a passed ball.
Bryant, the Cubs' No. 4 prospect, finished the game 1-for-5 with his league-leading sixth home run. Cron, the Angels' No. 2 prospect, went 2-for-3 with a walk.
Otherwise, the Rafters kept the Solar Sox off the scoreboard. Left-hander Grayson Garvin bounced back from two disappointing starts to strike out four batters in 4 2/3 scoreless innings.
Salt River will look to keep its winning streak going Wednesday at Surprise. It is a day game, giving Ramsey and everyone else time to find a TV before Game 6 of the World Series begins.
Ramsey said he has enjoyed watching the games with his Cardinals teammates who are also playing in the AFL, especially Stephen Piscotty, his roommate and fellow outfield prospect.
Now, with the Cardinals facing a must-win game, Ramsey said he knows they will be ready.
"The front office does a fantastic job of believing in players," Ramsey said. "They're down 3-2 in the series, but they are very confident."


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April has been such an insane month, full of extreme ups and downs, highs and lows. Where do I begin? I lost my full-time job at Fraser the first week of April. This was a very unexpected blow and I was freaking out for the first few days after hearing the news. Luckily, by some strange twist of fate, another job landed in my lap – a job at a company where I have worked before as a temp. This was a huge relief despite it being temporary. I had been working so hard to pay off my debt and the ever-growing pile of medical bills. The new job actually paid more than Fraser even though it was only part-time. Relief! Happiness! Freak-out over (or so I thought). Long story short, the new temp job was going very well. I was happy to be working there and earning a bit more money while I looked and applied for other jobs that actually interested me. I was excited to find a job opening for a non-profit book publishing company called Milkweed Editions. However, hours spent perfecting my cover letter and resume became hours wasted. I applied and never heard a word from them – even when I sent a follow-up email. This was very disappointing. But, things were going well. I was still off prednisone (it's been seven months now, I think), I was starting to finally lose a bit of weight (thanks to patience and hard work), and the person I had started dating (I think we were dating?) was proving to be a fun and happy addition to my life.
Fast-forward a couple weeks. My health and RA is good, I've got a new job, I'm motivated to apply for interesting jobs that I really want, I'm looking forward to photographing my friend's wedding in North Carolina in May, and I'm seeing someone that I feel like I have a good connection with and really like a lot. LIFE IS GREAT! Until I get punched in the gut the last week of April.
Last Wednesday I found out that I was being let go from my temp job because of my rheumatoid arthritis and my damaged wrist. Thursday I got dumped for a ridiculously young girl who lives in a different state. Then my dog got ran over by a truck. Ok, I don't have a dog. But I bet he'd get run over by a truck if I had one. I do realize that most of my posts on this blog are full of moaning and whining, and I'm trying to be conscious of that. There is good news though. I'm not totally defeated and demoralized. Many of my friends have been wonderfully supportive and kind during these nasty bumps in the road, and for them I am truly thankful. I am also incredibly grateful that my RA has remained pretty calm and stable despite the stress of all of these changes. I'm surprised my entire body isn't retaliating in some cruel way. So! I'm still off prednisone, I'm still losing weight, and I'm thankful for the extra time I now have to focus on things that really matter to me. Friday morning I'm leaving for North Carolina and I'm so excited to see the ocean again. When I return, I'm seriously planning to take some classes in writing, photography and graphic design. I also hope to do more volunteer work with KFAI, The Museum of Russian Art, and maybe volunteering with kids at the U of M hospital. There are so many exciting and wonderful opportunities out there – I need to keep reminding myself of that. Life really is short and I'm not going to let disappointments drag me down. I don't and can't understand why things happen the way they do, but I believe there is a reason for everything, and in time I might find some of the answers. I hope.
"When the people leave I never blow the candles out. And after I'm asleep, they flame and burn." – Annie Dillard


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"He so loathes the 99%, my jerk boss tips exactly 1%," reads @FutureExBanker's tweet to Eater New York's Receiptprocity column.
The boss also thinks that Breanna, the server who waited on the pair at True Food Kitchen in Newport Beach, Calif., should "get a real job."
As if we needed further proof this guy is a jerk, FutureExBanker started a blog documenting his boss' every ugh-inducing move.
"I work in the corporate office of a major bank for a boss who represents everything wrong with the financial industry," FutureExBanker explains in the section "Why am I doing this?"
"(He has) blatant disregard and outright contempt for everyone and everything he deems beneath him. On top of that, he's a complete and utter tool."
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With over 10,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel, Michael Lewis has become a mentor to thousands of artists. His commitment to classic fundamentals of sound drawing and painting techniques has produced a large following of dedicated students. He is the creator of ArtLessonVideos.com which has become the learning platform for hundreds of artists throughout the world. He is a signature member of Plein Air Painters of New Mexico and presents several workshops each year.


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This is a good way to get vegetables into the meal plan. Serve with a mixed green salad and some whole wheat bread.
Ingredients and Preparation
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a nonstick pot. Add the onion, garlic, celery, green pepper, and mushrooms. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for about 3 minutes or until tender.
- Add the rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until it begins to brown.
- Add the chicken, salt, chicken broth, water, saffron (Sazón), and tomatoes. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer.
- Cover the pot and let the casserole simmer until the water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the peas, corn, and beans, and cook for 8-10 minutes. When everything is hot the casserole is ready to serve. Garnish with olives or capers, if desired.


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Meet Simone—a small-town girl with a big secret....
In book one of the Angel Light Story, we meet Angela—small-town spiritual detective. Now, meet Simone, one of the Angela's friends, who, in the first book discovers the Angel Lines along with the rest of the group of friends. However, Simone has a secret of her own that none of her friends suspect. They think her mother is in Paris on business, but Simone knows she has disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Simone thinks she may know of a way to find her mom and tries to complete her dangerous rescue mission alone. That's when she find out that she has angel helpers watching over her who are more than willing to join her quest. They lead her across the world to fascinating places in France where she finds a more amazing adventure than she ever imagined-one that will reveal secrets about the Angel Lines and the reason for the angel wars.
Simone's Secret is the second book in the Angel Light young adult fantasy series. each book in the series leads readers to biblical answers to teen's spiritual questions, threading each issue through a different adventure story. The issue this book deals with is what the Bible says about moral values, and its illustrates that not all the "values" that the secular world esteems are Christian values.
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PAT MATUSZAK is a former elementary and high school teacher who has been writing and editing books, magazine articles, and curriculum for adults and children for over twenty years. She has edited books for such notables as Gloria Gaither, Sigmund Brouwer, Angela Elwell Hunt, Rick Osborne, Anne Graham Lotz, and Gary Smalley. Pat rode and trained her own horses as a teenager while being involved in 4-H club and horse shows. Today, Pat and her husband, John, enjoy golfing, swimming, and hiking with their children and a growing number of grandchildren. Pat and John are active in an evangelical church in Florida.
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|NAD T 571 DVD/CD/MP3 Changer
|Wednesday, 01 May 2002
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The choices for high-performance gear in the moderate price range have drastically improved in recent years. By improving on parts and build quality and giving us practical features that make sense yet cost less, manufacturers are making it easier to improve our systems without breaking the bank. With a little knowledge, you can garner a component that will meet your budget and exceed performance requirements, yet not leave you lacking in the feature category, all for a reasonable price.
One component worthy of consideration is the NAD T 571 five disc DVD/CD/MP3 changer. The T 571 is 17-3/16 inches wide, 4-7/16 inches high, and 16-3/16 inches deep, with a MSRP of $799.00.
The T 571 will play DVDs and CDs, as well as CD-RWs and CD-Rs. It will even decode MP-3 music files on either of the recordable CD formats. It also can deal with a mix of DVDs and CDs, as well as randomly playing any or all of the CDs that the T 571 can hold. Although the T 571 doesn't have the ability to play DVD-Audio discs other than the default surround track, the NAD player can decode HDCD discs through its 24-bit/96kHz DACs, which will afford you the extra resolution offered by this format.
The dark-gray chassis has the distinctive visage of all NAD products, giving the T 571 more of a commercial grade look than a product intended for the home. Don't get me wrong, I like the design, and despite its slightly industrial appearance, you won't get that glare from your spouse that suggests the T 571 would be better placed in the garage than in your living room.
Examining the back panel, you'll see the typical connections, such as Optical Digital Audio out, Coaxial Digital Audio out, Composite Video out, and S-Video out. What sets this player apart from other players is the ability to output a progressive signal, which is superior to component video or S-Video, provided you have a TV or projection system that can take advantage of it. There are just one set of connections for the component video out/progressive scan, as they share one set of connections, so you need to choose which output you desire using the onscreen menu. There is also a switch that lets you utilize either S-Video or component video out/progressive video. If you are using the S-Video output, this switch must be in the right position to get a signal to your display. You will also find a 12-volt trigger input to remotely activate the T 571 through another NAD component or any remote that has this feature.
The few black buttons that adorn the front panel are large and easy to use. The lettering, albeit a bit small, is concise and readily understood. The oval-shaped multicolor display handles the visual information such as title and track number, total playing time and elapsed time, what type of disc is being played and the location of that disc in the tray.
The disc tray itself is made of plastic and slides out smoothly. Once out, the number one slot is accessible to place your disc of choice in, but the T 571's tray slides out only far enough to put one disc in at a time. You get a partial glimpse of the adjacent discs, but they are not accessible until you rotate the platter, which doesn't operate quite as smoothly as the open and close mechanism, which makes a plastic-on-plastic rubbing sound.
On the video side, the T 571 offers progressive component video output for TV and projection systems that can utilize this superior signal delivery. By effectively doubling the scan rate from 15.734 kHz to 31.5 kHz, the T 571 produces smoother images and eliminates the majority of the jagged edges most noticeable on rear- or front-projection systems. For a more in-depth explanation on the specific benefits of progressive vs. component video output, see Bryan Southard's review of the Kenwood DV-5700 covered in the December 2001 issue.
The on-board 4x10 bit 54 MHz Video DAC improves picture detail as well as color definition and contrast. The 3:2 pull-down provided by the T 571 is also useful when employing an HDTV source or separate line doublers. 3:2 pull-down is the conversion of 24 fps (frames per second) that film uses, as opposed to the 30 fps that is required for NTSC video.
The T 571 also has a memory capable of remembering where you stopped on a DVD, then automatically recalling that info at a later date, even if you took the disc out of the player and reloaded it. My kids loved this feature as they are always stopping a movie and later picking up where they left off.
I started off utilizing the T 571 in two-channel mode, using my reference system comprising of my Audio Research LS2B MKII pre-amp, Bryston 7B-ST mono-blocks, and the Revel Ultima Studio loudspeakers. This setup allows me to really define the differences in components I'm auditioning, down to the finest detail. It may seem a bit overboard, but because I'm so familiar with this system, it is easy for me to pick out the differences without swapping around a lot of components.
For midrange and bass, I chose Seal's second self-titled CD (Sire). "Dreaming in Metaphors" has a nice, taut opening bass line that has a sweet resonance in the lower octaves. My first impression was that the T 571 has a softer presentation than my current reference, the $1,499.00 Toshiba SD-9100 DVD player, but it didn't lack in resolution. The T 571 did a better job of delineating the more complex sonic layering of the guitar parts on this track. Seal's voice on a "Kiss From A Rose" came across with more life than I've heard it on the SD-9100, sounding more vibrant and detailed. The midrange had a liveliness to it, and the upper bass was warm and inviting. The treble was very smooth throughout that range and never seemed edgy or fatiguing.
I then moved on to some jazz, cueing up Flim and The BBs' This is a Recording (Warner Bros. Records). The string-plucking style of Jimmy Johnson on the track "According To Anthony" demands a resolute system to truly capture the attack and leading edge transients heard throughout this track. The T 571 handled the complicated musical interplay with a deftness that belies its price point. I believe that the T 571 would make a good music-only player, but to add the ability to play video as well makes the T 571 a special piece indeed.
I next challenged the T 571 to multi-channel music. I ran the T 571 through the B&K AVR 307 A/V receiver via a Monster Cable optical interconnect, which drove the NHT ST4s as the main speakers, the NHT SC1 center channel, and the NHT SB3s for the rear effects channels.
I looked through my collection of multi-channel recordings and chose Sheryl Crow's The Globe Sessions (DTS Entertainment) is a DTS ES 6.1 surround recording that is a good test of how a DVD player can handle the large amount of decoding necessary to provide all of the channel information required to make a good presentation. On "My Favorite Mistake," the T 571 did pretty well sorting out the vocal harmonies, presenting a wonderful space around each voice, while controlling the other three channels' worth of info, maintaining the pace and rhythm. This was an area where the Toshiba SD-9100 didn't fare as well.


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WASHINGTON, D.C., February 5, 2014 - In response to the passage of a five-year reauthorization of the Farm Bill, Rabbi David Saperstein, Director and Counsel of the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, issued the following statement:
"Throughout Congress's lengthy consideration of the Farm Bill we have remained concerned about cuts to the vital Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP helps millions of individuals and families keep food on the table in spite of harsh economic conditions: in September 2013 alone, more than 47.3 million people participated in SNAP. There is a great and unmistakable need for a well-funded SNAP program and it is deeply disappointing to see a final bill pass that contains more than $8 billion in SNAP cuts.
As disappointed as we are with these cuts, this Farm Bill does not include many of the damaging provisions considered in earlier versions of the bill ‹including work requirements, drug testing and an elimination of categorical eligibility‹ that together would have pushed 3.8 million Americans off the program. However, the $8.6 billion cut will lower benefits by up to $90 a year for 850,000 American households. While less draconian than the House's version of the Farm Bill, SNAP funding decreases hurt vulnerable American families, as nearly 75% of SNAP recipients are families with children, seniors or persons with disabilities.
We are inspired by our Jewish tradition that teaches that each community must establish a public fund to provide food for the hungry, and our sages explain that feeding the hungry is one of our most important responsibilities on earth: "When you are asked in the world to come, 'What was your work?' and you answer: 'I fed the hungry,' you will be told: ¥This is the gate of the Lord, enter into it, you who have fed the hungry'" (Midrash to Psalm 118:17).
We call on Congress to pass H.R. 2384 the Food Security Improvement Act of 2013, which would increase benefits for all SNAP recipients and help ensure families are able to put food on the table every day of the month. SNAP feeds those who are hungry and this program should be a priority for all Americans."
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Gregory Henderson Reporting on a Massacre
I've recently been looking through 한국전쟁과 집단학살 (Organized Massacres and the Korean War) by 김기진. The work focuses primarily on crimes against civilians carried out by United States forces or Korean forces and has a large section which reproduces, in a regretfully somewhat badly edited form, a lot of US archival documents found at the National Archives.
My impression, and that is all this is since this is not my area of expertise, is that the documents themselves don't really reveal anything earth-shatteringly new. A lot of the documents included reproduce contemporary media reports of atrocities and consist of internal debates about investigations into whether the accusations are true, or are responses to letters by the UN or the International Committee of the Red Cross.
I was interested in these conveniently collected documents for a number of reasons, but one of the documents in the collection that may be of interest to readers here was responding to a report submitted by Gregory Henderson on an alleged atrocity against forty captured "Communists" many months before the opening of the most violent stage of the Korean War in June of 1950.


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Rap legend Marion "Suge" Knight was in police custody early Thursday after his Cadillac Escalade was pulled over in Gardena, according to authorities.
He was arrested for felony assault with a deadly weapon -- a gun -- and for a warrant for driving on a suspended license, Los Angeles police said.
Det. Gus Villanueva said the arrest stemmed from an incident that occured at a "public venue" in the LAPD Southwest Division, police said. Police said the investigation is ongoing.
Details were not immediately available.
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"It's still under investigation by Robbery Homicide Division, Robbery Special Section," Villanueva said. "It will eventually be presented to the district attorney's office once the investigation has been completed."
Knight, 45, was pulled over in a white Cadillac Escalade on Crenshaw Boulevard in Gardena at about 12:30 a.m. and handed over to Los Angeles police. He was booked for the felony assault with a deadly weapon and a misdemeanor warrant, LAPD Officer April Harding said.
Knight was booked into Men's Central Jail. He posted $65,000 bail Thursday morning.
Knight, who spent several years in federal prison, co-founded Death Row Records and helped launch some of rap's biggest acts, including the seminal NWA, Snoop Dogg and the late Tupac Shakur. Knight was with him the night he was killed in 1996.


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Weed scientists generally don't agree on the exact ranking of soybean's worst weeds, but they mostly agree on which weeds belong in the top four or five that Midwestern soybean growers should be concerned about. Common waterhemp, giant ragweed, marestail (also commonly known as horseweed) and common lambsquarters are listed among the top problematic weeds for soybeans, according to weed experts in Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky and Minnesota. Other yield-robbing culprits in these states include common ragweed, giant foxtail, velvetleaf and annual morningglory.
"In soybeans, common waterhemp can be a huge problem, because of the limited number of postemergence herbicides that will work well on it," says Aaron Hager, University of Illinois Extension weed scientist. "If you're planting conventional soybeans, the only postemergence herbicide options for it would be diphenylethers [for example, Flexstar and Cobra]. If you plant LibertyLink soybeans, you can use glufosinate [Liberty], and if you plant Roundup Ready soybeans, you can use glyphosate. However, if you have a weed resistant to both glyphosate and PPO inhibitors, then there's nothing else you can use postemergence to effectively control it in glyphosate-resistant soybean varieties."
As a result, Hager recommends applying a preemergence herbicide with soil residual activity to control common waterhemp in soybeans and then scouting to determine if a postemergence application or inter-row cultivation is needed later. He adds that for corn, there are more products that can be used in a postemergence tankmix that will control common waterhemp, compared to the number of products available for use in soybeans.
Although the top-five worst weeds in Iowa are identical for corn and soybeans, the herbicide choices available are not, notes Mike Owen, Iowa State University (ISU) Extension weed specialist. "You can use different herbicides to control these weeds in corn than you can in soybeans," he says. "Probably the biggest difference is that you can use 2,4-D and dicamba for corn, but not for soybeans."
Another commonality among the top worst weeds in Iowa is their resistance to herbicides. "In particular, giant ragweed and common waterhemp populations represent significant resistance to glyphosate in Iowa," Owen says.
Resistance concerns
Glyphosate resistance has become an increasing worry, not just for common waterhemp control, but for managing other annual weeds like giant and common ragweed, concurs Jeff Gunsolus, University of Minnesota Extension weed scientist. "These weeds are out-crossers, meaning that they pollinate over great distances, which gives them more genetic diversity and makes selection for resistance occur faster," he says. "That's particularly true for common waterhemp, which has been confirmed to be herbicide resistant to both glyphosate and ALS inhibitor herbicides in Minnesota and several other Corn Belt states."
Weed flushes in late summer also make common waterhemp challenging to control, Gunsolus says. "To help control that, you need to have a soybean variety that provides a good canopy to shade out the weeds," he advises.
Waterhemp shows up along rivers and flood plains in western Kentucky but is not yet widespread across the state, says J. D. Green, University of Kentucky Extension weed scientist.
"In Kentucky, we plant both full-season and double-crop soybeans, and corn/wheat/soybeans is a common crop rotation," Green notes. "That three-crop rotation has helped us with resistant management up to this point by allowing farmers to rotate different herbicides for each crop."
Glyphosate resistance has become a problem with marestail, the number-one troublesome weed in Kentucky soybeans, Green says. "As farmers have started their shift to using more glyphosate in corn, the tendency has been to back off the rates for preplant or preemergence corn herbicides, which predisposes more weeds to survive the application," he says. "Yet famers need to use the full, recommended rates of the soil residual herbicides to get as much benefit from them as possible and not just rely on glyphosate to clean up the mess. A heavy reliance on glyphosate for your main weed control program is only going to lead to problems later."
Marestail is fairly widespread in no-till systems in Kentucky, Green says. "It's also glyphosate resistant in many fields scattered across the state," he adds.
Because marestail seeds are windblown, farmers often have difficulty controlling it after the crop has emerged, Green notes. "So we typically recommend using 2,4-D as part of the burndown program and to include a preplant soil residual herbicide to aid with control," he adds.
Marestail problems are also common in Illinois, Hager says. "It's our number-two soybean weed of concern, due mainly to the resistance it has developed to glyphosate, particularly in the southern third of the state," he says.
"Horseweed/marestail thrives better under a no-till cropping system compared to other tillage systems. So the use of some tillage before planting can be helpful to manage the problem."
Weed height
When using postemergence herbicides on weeds like marestail and lambsquarters, timing is critical, Hager emphasizes. "Herbicide performance is best if weeds are still small, when using either with a burndown or a timely post application," he says. "However, sometimes common lambsquarters can be a challenge to control with a postemergence application, depending on environmental conditions."
Gunsolus agrees. "Common lambsquarters is very sensitive to small weed size for successful postemergence control," he says. "You need to spray lambsquarters while it is still 2 to 3 in. tall. There can also be a lot of environmental barriers for good, postemergence herbicide uptake, such as conditions that are too dry or too cool; it's a very difficult weed to control solely with postemergence applications."
Gunsolus recommends using a preemergence herbicide with soil residual chemistry for lambsquarters, waterhemp and ragweed control. "Another reason common lambsquarters is so difficult to manage is the fact that it has a really long life in the seed bank," he says. "So to reduce the weed seed bank in your fields later in the season, you need to resolve your weed problems early."
Giant ragweed is also competetive with soybeans, Hager says. "It's the worst weed for soybean production from an interference standpoint [taking into consideration all negative aspects of weeds growing with crops]," he says. "Switching from conventional tillage to a no-till or to a limited tillage system can help. Other strategies for control include employing an integrated herbicide program that includes a soil residual herbicide at around planting time and timely postemergence applications [at 3- to 4-in. weed heights]."
Fence lines
It's best to expect that more than one postemergence application will be needed to control giant ragweed, Hager says. "Fence lines tend to harbor giant ragweed that, if left uncontrolled, will continue to provide seed to infest fields," he says. "So scout 7 to 10 days after an initial postemergence application and look for a second flush of weeds."
Annual morningglory weeds also can congregate along field borders. "Since farmers typically have more problems with morningglory on the border edges of the field, rather than in the middle of the field, a spot treatment on the outer edges later in the season can be an effective strategy," Hager says.
Timing is also extremely important with annual morningglory control, Green notes. "It can get away from you very quickly," he says. "Morningglory is not a weed that we find in every field in the state, but where it's found, it's not as effectively controlled with glyphosate as other weeds typically are. So when using glyphosate for weed control where annual morningglory is present, you'll need to use a soil residual herbicide at planting time or tank mix a product with glyphosate that offers good control for morningglory."
Another concern for the future in the southern Corn Belt is johnsongrass, which has already been reported to be glyphosate resistant in South America, Mississippi and Arkansas, Green says. In Kentucky, it has been confirmed resistant to herbicides classified as ALS and ACCase inhibitors, he adds.


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The family of a Hull woman reported her missing to police last night after she failed to return home after work.
Fiona Fogarty, who is also known by the surname Wyper, was reported missing to police at 11.25pm when she did not come back to her home in Alliance Avenue.
Police said she had taken her Red Hyundai I30 Comfort with the registration number YY09 PLU, which was spotted in Bradford earlier today.
A Humberside Police spokesman said: "We are seriously concerned for Fiona's mental well-being and she is urged to get in touch with the police or her family to confirm she is safe and well."
Fiona is described as white around 5ft 4in tall with a slim build and short dark brown hair.
She was last seen wearing a grey woollen parker style coat with fur around the hood, a black and white skirt and heels.
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May 4, 2015. I sat across my Senior Projects professor in his office. He had called me in to discuss some concerns he had with my project. Mainly, he was under the impression that I had pirated software, which I hadn't. I showed him some exchanges I had with a rep at the software company, and he was convinced that I had done my project legitimately. I thought that was it, and I was free to go.
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If you've played the game, the title should make sense. If not... what are you waiting for? Dragon Age is set in a quasi-medieval world known as Thedas. It always reminds me of if JRR Tolkein and GRR Martin did a book together. You've got your standard races (Elf, Dwarf, Human) plus Qunari which is.. totally different. Humans and Elves can both be mages and go to a sort of Hogwarts, if Hogwarts was a prison instead of a school. You have the politics of the world which play a huge role in the story,
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Episode 39: Crash Bandicoot (PSX)
When 3D platformers were becoming the new thing many of them emphasized on freedom of movement and designed levels with large open areas. With Crash Bandicoot, however, Naughy Dog crafted their levels to feel like they were the 3D equivalent of 2D platformers. A bit of an odd occurrence as this is the first game in the series and it thusly didn't have any previous
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Episode 38: StarTropics (NES)
While the game certainly looked at the original Legend of Zelda for inspiration StarTropics manages to stand on its own as an all time classic. With the game's division into chapters and focus on story in between the action segments it steps away from world exploration and into much more linear grounds. Movement is completely locked to a grid, and while normally that's
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Episode 37: Luigi's Mansion (GCN)
Ever since I first played Super Mario Bros. as a child I've always had a preference towards the younger and greener of the plumber twins, so when I learned that he was finally getting a solo title as a launch game on the Gamecube I was very excited. A little of it was lost when I learned that it wouldn't be a platformer but in the end the resulting survival horror,


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Mercedes-Benz takes the top off the SLS and lets the sun shine in. The same great drivetrain and suspension is now topped with a fully automatic retractable canvas roof with solid rear glass. The top goes up or down in 11 seconds and can even be operated at speeds up to 31 mph, so you don't have to block traffic when the sun comes out all of a sudden.
Since the SLS was designed from the outset to accommodate a soft top, additional structural reinforcements were limited to slight modifications of the door sills and some cross-bracing, all of which added only 4.4 pounds to the body-in-white. Total weight increase for the roadster version was only 88 pounds. Total increase in fun was considerably more.
What is it like to drive?
Is there a better grand tourer made today? Seriously, if you had to--say someone forced you--to drive the greatest roads of, say, Europe, all of the greatest roads, well, OK, then you'd have about a million choices for which car to take. But if you wanted to take someone along and you wanted that person to be comfortable and, indeed, you wanted a high level of comfort to go with your high-speed Alpine Pass-crossings, the list of cars to do it in shrinks a bit. After careful consideration you might find the SLS Roadster on top of the list.
The powertrain is unchanged from the coupe. The 6.2-liter V8 still makes 571 hp at 6,800 rpm and 480 lb-ft of torque, and it still sounds great doing it. The difference is you can now hear that wonderful thunderous cacophony much better with the top down. Blasting through the many tunnels of the Alpes Maritimes we pulled the "down" paddle on the left side of the steering wheel just to hear the sound of the pipes echoing off the cool limestone.
Our drive route took us from the Grand Prix course in the streets of Monaco--specifically through the start/finish, the bus-stop chicane and through the tunnel--to long winding stretches of the Rallye Monte Carlo through Sospel. In the city and along the beaches of the Cote d'Azure with the top down, the SLS Roadster was perfect for communing with the beach community. The SLS behaves perfectly smoothly in stop-and-go traffic and could easily function as a daily driver. Once up in the hills we could set the transmission and suspension to whatever was appropriate for mountain pursuit driving. The transmission can go from normal to sport and sport-plus depending on your mood and there is a new feature, to be shared with the coupe, that allows for three stiffness settings for the suspension. And, thankfully, there is a "traction off" button, which we employed for the many hairpin switchbacks. The power of the car was easy to lay down onto the roads, and the stability of the SLS Roadster, just as in the coupe, is amazing. We never got into any trouble despite roads that would eat lesser cars for lunch.
In a straight line, 0 to 60 mph comes up in 3.6 seconds and top speed is 197 mph. We didn't try the top speed but we believe the car is quite capable of that.
Do I want it?
There are more competent sports cars that could negotiate a racetrack faster than this and provide more immediate, direct feedback to your sitzplatz, but the SLS Roadster is a car that you could live with spending a summer crisscrossing every pass in the Alps just as easily as crossing every intersection in Paris (or Peoria).
Of course, it ain't cheap. Mercedes says pricing will be "under $200,000" when cars begin arriving in dealerships in early November.


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Personnel actions accomplished using MilPDS like reenlistments, enlistment extensions, promotions, unit transfers, discharges and retirements should be completed before the MilPDS upgrade in March to avoid processing delays with military pay and benefits eligibility issues. Airmen are encouraged to access the milConnect website at http://milconnect.dmdc.mil [ http://milconnect.dmdc.mil/ ] to review their personnel information prior to March. Airmen can use milConnect to check personnel information listed in DEERS as well as view their TRICARE coverage, Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefits, life insurance coverage, and other benefits.
"milConnect is an excellent tool available 24/7 for Airmen to review and update certain DEERS data at any time," said Mary Dixon, Defense Manpower Data Center director. "milConnect will be particularly valuable to assist Airmen in ensuring their records are up-to-date if changes occur during the shutdown period."
DMDC receives over one million transactions each year from the Air Force and about 66,000 represent new enlistments in the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard. Information sent to DMDC also determines TRICARE eligibility for almost one million sponsors and family members and plays a critical role in medical, dental, and pharmacy claims processing. Data sent to DMDC and DEERS supports the transfer of Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits for more than 87,000 active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen.
The upgrade project is scheduled to take about 23 days to complete while the Air Force Personnel Operations Agency here upgrades and transfers MilPDS to the Defense Information Systems Agency's Defense Enterprise Computing Center. During which time, MilPDS will not be available.
MilPDS is the records database for personnel data and actions that occur throughout every total force Airman's career. MilPDS is also used to initiate Airman pay actions, maintain Air Force accountability and strength data. MilPDS also supports a host of interactions with other active duty, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard systems and processes that rely on this personnel data.
Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members are not required to take any immediate actions unless they are notified by their MPS. MPSs will receive specific instructions for active duty, Air National Guard and Reserve on unique personnel and pay processes related to accessions, unit training assemblies and participation, mobilizations and activations and casualties. Other personnel and pay processes will be held during the cutover period and processed once the upgrade is complete. Servicing MPSs will notify their affected members as soon as possible of any required personnel follow-up actions. More information is available on the ARPC public website at http://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil [ http://www.arpc.afrc.af.mil/ ] and the myPers website at http://mypers.af.mil [ http://mypers.af.mil/ ].
Air Force officials will continue to release additional information and guidance to the Air Force's manpower, personnel, services and pay communities and total force Airmen to continue to educate them on how the service will perform critical personnel and pay tasks during the MilPDS upgrade. For more information about DMDC, visit http://www.dmdc.osd.mil [ http://www.dmdc.osd.mil/ ]. For more information about the MilPDS upgrade, visit the myPers website at http://mypers.af.mil [ http://mypers.af.mil/ ].


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