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Hawaiian Astronomical Society
Home of Amateur Astronomy in Hawaii
|School Star Parties
A Short "Who We Are"
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Founded in 1949, the Hawaiian Astronomical Society is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization dedicated to promoting amateur astronomy in Hawaii. We have three public star parties every lunar month to share the skies with anyone who wishes to join us. There is no charge for our public star parties. There is also a members-only star party at our dark sky site once a month.
Our membership includes both visual astronomers, and a growing contingent of astro-photographers. Andy and Hiroko Stroble took this image of the Trifid Nebula on September 8 of last year. It was made using an Orion ED80 from 16, stacked, 32 second exposures at ISO 12800, along with 2 dark frames and a flat. Additional processing in the GIMP.
We enjoy sharing our Hawaiian skies with the children and adults of Hawaii. We offer our services free of charge to public and private schools, as well as to groups like the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. To schedule a private star party, click here.
The Hawaiian Astronomical Society is affiliated with the Astronomical League and the Night Sky Network. Membership in HAS is open to all. One benefit of membership is the availability of rental telescopes. For more information, go here.
Since HAS is a member of the Night Sky Network, HAS Club members must Register individually on the NSN to be able to access all the features available. We encourage all club members to register. To register go to this NSN link.
To view our current star parties and meetings on the Night Sky Network, click here.
We are in the process of updating our bylaws. To view the bylaws with proposed changes, click here.
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|Amazon.com Announces Third Quarter Sales up 44% to $10.88 Billion; Introduced Four New Kindle Devices for the Holidays
SEATTLE, Oct 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2011.
Operating cash flow increased 19% to $3.11 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $2.62billion for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2010. Free cash flow decreased 17% to $1.53 billion for the trailing twelve months, compared with $1.83 billion for the trailing twelve months ended September 30, 2010.
Common shares outstanding plus shares underlying stock-based awards totaled 469 million on September 30, 2011, compared with 465 million a year ago.
Net sales increased 44% to $10.88 billion in the third quarter, compared with $7.56 billion in third quarter 2010. Excluding the $371 million favorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates throughout the quarter, net sales would have grown 39% compared with third quarter 2010.
Operating income was $79 million in the third quarter, compared with $268 million in third quarter 2010. The favorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates throughout the quarter on operating income was $14 million.
Net income decreased 73% to $63 million in the third quarter, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared with net income of $231 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, in third quarter 2010.
"September 28th was the biggest order day ever for Kindle, even bigger than previous holiday peak days - we introduced Kindle Fire for $199, Kindle Touch 3G for $149, Kindle Touch for $99, and our all new Kindle for only $79," said Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com. "In the three weeks since launch, orders for electronic ink Kindles are double the previous launch. And based on what we're seeing with Kindle Fire pre-orders, we're increasing capacity and building millions more than we'd already planned."
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CHICO — A daughter stabbed her mother Wednesday morning, but police know no reason why.
Chico police were sent to the 1500 block of East Lassen Avenue about 10 a.m. after receiving a call of a possible stabbing.
Butte County Sheriff Office deputies arrested 20-year-old Jerusalen Torres at 10:32 a.m. for allegedly stabbing her mother, Alejandra Alvarado, 36, "for no apparent reason," according to a Chico Police Department press release.
The BCSO and Chico State University police assisted with the call, while Chico police responded to two other incidents.
Alvarado was taken to Enloe Medical Center by ambulance for "multiple non-life-threatening stab wounds."
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Torres was arrested for suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon and taken to Butte County Jail in Oroville.
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It contains the drugs guaifenesin (an expectorant), which is also used in other medications marketed under the Mucinex brand, and pseudoephedrine (a nasal decongestant).
Guaifenesin helps loosen chest and throat congestion by thinning mucus. Pseudoephedrine helps relieve a stuffy nose and other mucus effects by shrinking blood vessels in the nasal passages.
The medication is available over-the-counter (OTC) in the United States, except in states that have passed laws to require a prescription.
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LostWinds2: Winter of the Melodias
The award-winning, enchanting 'LostWinds' adventure continues! Amazing new season-switching gameplay. Incredible new wind powers at the tips of your fingers. Beautiful visuals. Expansive new environments to explore. Charming new characters, and an absorbing storyline. Each element builds on the success of the first game to make 'LostWinds 2: Winter of the Melodias' an unmissable experience on iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. Switch seasons back and forth between Winter and Summer at will, and use all Enril the Wind Spirit's awesome new elemental powers - plus those from the first game - to successfully guide and protect the young boy Toku. Evil Balasar has sent a poisonous, powerful adversary and a host of new minions to thwart your ongoing battle to lift his curse and save the enchanting world of Mistralis. A quest to rescue Toku's mother, Magdi, becomes a race against time through spectacular and richly interactive new regions of Mistralis. Toku and Enril journey through the picturesque Summerfalls Village – now beset by a sinister eternal winter and living in fear of Snow Monsters - to the frozen mountains of Chilling Peaks and the magnificent, seemingly deserted Melodia City. They come to realize that the shadowy hand of Balasar has entwined Magdi's immediate fate with the disappearance of the ancient Melodia people centuries ago… - Harness the brilliance of nature: Sonte, Spirit of Seasons' astonishing powers let you instantly transform Mistralis between Summer and Winter at will to aid your progress - Frozen Winter ponds and waterfalls become teeming Summer pools in which Toku can dive and unlock secrets - Form snowballs from the air or manipulate moisture-laden clouds to help with your quest - Master Enril's rediscovered incredible cyclone power, using it to transport Toku, smash powerful enemies and even drill through the rock around you - Expansive new regions of Mistralis provide spectacular arenas for Toku's jumps and glides - New enemies and familiar foes to buffet, smash, freeze, burn and douse - New characters to befriend and puzzles to solve on your adventure to reveal the secret of the Melodias' disappearance.. - Includes Game Center integration and Achievements - The 'Snapshot' feature lets you add game characters to your own photos and share with friends GIFT THIS APP: Click the "Buy App" arrow on the App Store 'LIKE': facebook.com/lostwinds FOLLOW: twitter.com/frontierdev VISIT: frontier.co.uk/lostwinds WATCH: youtube.com/frontierdevelopments QUESTIONS?: email@example.com ESRB Rating: EVERYONE with Mild Fantasy Violence. Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB. Australian Government Classification Board classification: G We are collecting statistics to help us target further improvements to our iOS games. This version of the game sends a tiny one-off packet of data to Frontier - an anonymous snapshot of what hardware, iOS version and language settings are in use only. No personal information is ever recorded. The high resolution images featured on this page were taken from iPhone 4S and the new iPad. The actual image quality this universal app delivers will vary depending on the processing capabilities and screen resolution of the device on which you run the game.Read more +
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The "grandparents scam" has reached Morenci. Con artists have called people in the area in an attempt to bilk residents out of cash.
Callers contact older people and pose as one of their grandchildren. In one case in Michigan, a caller said he was caught fishing in Canada without a license and needed $3,000 to avoid jail.
The money was wired to the "grandson," but then he claimed that alcohol and drugs were found on the boat and the couple was taken for an additional $30,000.
In a typical call, a grandparent receives a frantic call from someone they believe to be their grandchild. The caller might say, "Hi Grandma, it's me, your favorite grandchild," and the grandparent guesses the name of the grandchild the caller sounds most like. After that, the scammer takes on that grandchild's identity for the remainder of the call.
The supposed grandchild sounds distressed and may be calling from a noisy location. The grandchild claims to be involved in some type of trouble while traveling in Canada or overseas, such as being arrested or in a car accident or needing emergency car repairs, and asks the grandparent to immediately wire money.
The scammer typically asks for several thousand dollars, and may even call back again several hours or days later asking for more money. He or she may claim embarrassment about the alleged trouble and asks the grandparent to keep it a secret.
In one variation of the scam, the first scammer calls and poses as a grandchild under arrest. A second scammer, posing as some type of law enforcement officer, then gets on the phone with the grandparent and explains what fines need to be paid. Alternatively, the scammer may pretend to be a family friend or neighbor.
Wiring money is like sending cash; there are no protections for the sender. Typically there is no way you can reverse the transaction, trace the money, or recover payment from the telephone con artists.
If you receive such a call, you should verify the identity and location of the grandchild claiming to be in trouble. You should hang up and call another family member who can confirm your grandchild's whereabouts. Try calling your grandchild at the telephone number through which you normally reach him or her. Stay calm and avoid acting out of a sense of urgency. Do not wire money unless you have verified with an independent third party that your grandchild is truly in trouble.
In addition, never give out any personal identifying information such as bank account or credit card numbers to anyone who calls you on the phone. As in the Grandparents Scam, con artists will lie, cheat, steal, and make up plausible stories to convince you to wire money or divulge sensitive information. The callers are often professional criminals who are skillfully able to get you to wire money or give personal information before you have time to properly assess the situation.
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I've been a faithful Netflix subscriber for almost three years now. I love the convenience of being able to set up a movie queue and have the movies I select sent directly to me, in the order that I wish, via snail mail. I've always disliked Blockbuster and their damn late fees so Netflix and its no late fee policy was a godsend for me.
All has been good, except for a few hiccups that I have experienced the last couple of weeks. First of all, there was that much publicized shipping debacle that affected Netflix and its huge base of, like myself, faithful subscribers. They ameliorated that problem by giving us a %15 percent discount on or monthly membership fees. That was all fine and dandy until the following happened.
You see, this summer one TV series has captivated me (well maybe two if you count Six Feet Under). That TV series is Showtime's Dexter. It's a great series, albeit a demented one, starring oddly enough, Six Feet Under's Michael C. Hall. About two weeks ago I wrapped up watching Dexter Season 1 on DVD, DVD's that I get shipped to me via Netflix. Nonetheless, even before I finished watching Season 1, I eagerly added Dexter Season 2 to my faithful Netflix queue.
Dexter Season 2 was released this past Tuesday, along with the plethora of new releases that stock store shelves on Tuesdays. In any case I eagerly awaited for discs 1, 2 and 3 (I have the 3 discs at a time deal) of Dexter in my mailbox, as I had situated those three discs at the top of my Netflix queue. So yesterday rolled along and I receive a fresh Netflix shipment as expected. To my utter dismay I discovered that Netflix had shipped me Dexter Season 2 disc 4 without even sending me discs 1, 2 or even 3 first! To make matters worse, I only received 2 of the 3 DVD's that I was supposed to receive! The second disc was the movie Sidekick (which was below Dexter discs 1, 2, 3 and 4 in my queue). The third DVD that I was supposed to receive (which they said they were going to ship out this Friday) was pulled apparently because it is currently not available for shipment (even though they said it was available a just a few days ago) and I have yet to receive a third DVD!
To make matters even worse than they already are, Disc 1 of Dexter currently has a "very long wait" on my queue. Will I ever be able to watch Dexter Season 2 in episodic order via Netflix? Why even bother ship me Disc 4 of the season if I haven't even received Disc 1 yet? Netflix, Netflix, Netflix, you guys should have some sort of algorithm to handle this issue or at the very least have a preference setting in which I can check off whether or not I would like to receive season discs, or multi-disc movies, in disc order or not.
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Monday 16th December 2019
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1st house: Doors 6pm, support 6.30pm, RAY GELATO: 7.30pm, Doors Close 9pm.
2nd house: Doors 9.30pm, RAY GELATO: 10.15-11.30pm, Late Late Show band: Midnight-late
1st house: Doors 6pm, support 7pm, RAY GELATO: 8.15pm
2nd house: Doors 10.30pm, RAY GELATO: 11.15-12.30am, Late Late Set: 1am-3am
Doors open 6pm, support 7pm, RAY GELATO 8.15-10.15 (with interval), late late show : 11pm onwards
Ray Gelato : Lead Vocal / Tenor sax Daniel Marsden - Trumpet Andrew Rogers - trombone Oliver Wilby - Tenor and alto sax Gunther Kurmayr - Piano Manuel Alvarez - double bass Ed Richardson - drums
Cab Calloway, Louis Prima, 'Fats' Waller, Louis Jordan; even the names sound hip! These were superb artists who were not afraid to entertain. Naturally they all played great music, but they also looked like they were having the time of their lives whenever they got on stage!
There is one man who is continuing this upbeat, fun-soaked, tradition of entertaining crowds with great music, moves and character. His name is Ray Gelato, and he joins his legendary predecessors in continuing the trend of delivering the coolest sounds around.
Backed by his band, Ray is now considered to be one of the last in a long line of the classic Jazz entertainers. Audiences and listeners across the world can expect to hear some footstompin', swinging music that will leave them feeling uplifted and inspired. The band run through a selection of truly classic records and dedications as well as Ray's original material, which has deservedly become some of the most requested during his live shows. Join Ray and his stunning band in paying homage to the 'Great Entertainers' and help keep this incredible music swingin'...
"Arguably the only British jazz artist with a proper stage show." THE LONDON EVENING STANDARD
Ray is truly one of the last in the long line of 'great' Jazz entertainers with countless albums, releases and world tours under his belt, and 25 years in the business. He's scooped a number of awards and nominations including Ronnie Scotts Best Male, BBC Jazz Artist Of The Year, plus a nomination for BBC Radio 2 Jazz Artist Of The Year in 2006.
With performances all over the world, he's twice been requested to perform by personal invitation of HM the Queen, opened for Robbie Williams at The Royal Albert Hall, not to mention private appearances for the likes of Richard Branson, Elle McPherson and a personal invitation to perform at Paul McCartney's wedding. Other performances include sets with BBC Symphony Orchestra live in Hyde Park, The Proms, and a superb show backed by a 35 piece orchestra alongside Katie Melua and Will Young at the BBC's VE Day Concert in Trafalgar Square. Further TV appearances include This Morning, BBC News and Strictly Come Dancing. Ray is touring with his new album, released in January. He is also releasing his very own cookbook'.
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Wonderful! is a brand new CD from ' The Godfather of Swing ', Ray Gelato and his fantastic band, The Giants!
Ray Gelato has been wowing audiences worldwide for over 20 years but Italy has a very special place in his heart, and Mr Gelato considers it his second home. Ray's new CD, Wonderful! is Ray's gift to Italians everywhere! However, you don't have to be Italian to enjoy this great new recording, you just need to have a little Italian spirit in your heart and soul. Wonderful! contains 14 gems from the ' Lost Italian songbook', celebrating songs by artists such as Paulo Conte, Fred Buscaglione and Renato Carasone. However, the CD also contains some great, original songs, including a reworking of ' Mambo Gelato' from the Catherine Zeta Jones hit movie, 'No Reservations!' If you like your music with fun, style and a little 'Amore', then this one's for you; every song is performed with the Rockin' energy and great musicianship that Ray has become world famous for!
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"Zen Master Norman Fischer teaches a fascinatingly powerful Tibetan system of mind training with his characteristic Zen-like simplicity and artful clarity. Norman shows once again why he is one of the most admired Zen teachers in America."—Chade-Meng Tan, Google's Jolly Good Fellow, author of Search Inside Yourself: The Unexpected Path to Achieving Success, Happiness (and World Peace)
"Norman Fischer brings a fresh perspective to the profound Tibetan Buddhist manual of lojong, or mental training. With down-to-earth clarity, he applies its 59 pithy practices to the challenges of modern life. With repetition, these practices gradually change one from the inside out. His writing is direct, penetrating, and powerful, with the authenticity and impact that comes from a great teacher, as he shows readers how to develop resilience and compassion, strength with heart."—Rick Hanson, PhD, author of Buddha's Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love, and Wisdom
"Norman Fischer has illuminated Atisha's lojong slogans with the depth of his own Zen koan practice, infused with his savvy, no-nonsense heart. The result is stunning—a fresh slant on Tibetan compassion teachings, making them universal and now."—Acharya Judith Simmer-Brown, Naropa University, author of Dakini's Warm Breath: The Feminine Principle in Tibetan Buddhism


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Bourn lives up to expectations to begin season
ST. PETERSBURG -- Michael Bourn had a slow spring, but he's off to a quick start to the regular season.
Bourn recorded the Indians' only two hits in Friday night's 4-0 loss to the Rays, one of them a leadoff infield single in the first inning and the other a double to right field. He also ran down several fly balls in center field, prompting Cleveland manager Terry Francona to note that Bourn's speed is starting to become a factor for the Tribe.
"I think during Spring Training ... he's smart enough to know that he's going to get beat up during the year. I think he got himself ready like a professional," Francona said. "But I think we all felt like that would be the case, and I think as the season progresses and he doesn't get beat up, I think you'll see his speed continue.
"He's all over the place. That's why we got him. That's impressive."
Bourn went 7-for-18 with two doubles and two runs scored in four games. The Indians signed him to a four-year, $48 million contract this offseason with a $12 million vesting option for 2017, hoping to improve their lineup with a dynamic leadoff man and their defense with a speedy center fielder. The season is still in its infancy, but that's exactly what Bourn has been so far.
"He's been setting the table great for our offense so far. I wish other bats would follow his lead," second baseman Jason Kipnis said. "The value he brings up at the top of the lineup is something that we haven't had in a while. The guy's just a table-setter for us and wreaks havoc on defense and pitchers alike, and hits lefties and righties just as well as each other.
"He's great to have. So far, he's as advertised and a great guy to have in the locker room, too. He's been the whole deal."


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"The AAA's Ad Hoc Commission on Anthropology's Engagement with the Security and Intelligence Communities (CEAUSSIC) continues its work. Our main activities at present include: 1. the writing of a report to the AAA on the widely and hotly debated Human Terrain System of the U.S. Army (by the fall), 2. The editing of a casebook illustrating the diversity of kinds of practicing anthropology, including associated ethical questions, with a primary emphasis upon the security sector broadly conceived, 3. And providing support for the AAA's ongoing ethics process. In an effort to keep our work transparent and part of the public and disciplinary discussion of all of the above, CEAUSSIC is also going to be contributing a monthly entry to the AAA's blog. Each entry, by different CEAUSSIC members, will address topics that have arisen or that we have been thinking about, which we will continue to discuss via the blog, a discussion in which we hope you will also participate."
Anthropology, Public Health and National Security—An Eyewitness Account of Colliding Worlds
Monica Schoch-Spana, CEAUSSIC Member and Senior Associate of the Center for Biosecurity of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
August 21, 2009
This blog entry builds upon the earlier submissions by my CEAUSSIC colleagues, Rob Albro and Laurie Rush (and a paper I presented at the 2008 AAA annual meeting). Rob, Laurie, and the ad hoc commission as a whole, have called upon our discipline to learn more about the diverse forms of engagement that U.S. anthropologists currently have with the security sector and to broaden the debate about the ethical implications of such work. To that end, I present my own experiences as an anthropologist employed in a university-based, health security "think tank"—the Center for Biosecurity of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (www.upmc-biosecurity.org). Prior to that, my colleagues and I were with the Johns Hopkins University Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies. Our founding mission in 1998 was to inform policy decisions and promote practices that help prevent the development and use of biological weapons, and should prevention fail, lessen the death and suffering that would result. We populate the analyst world aptly described by Rob in his June 2009 commentary.
Some biographical details are worth noting. My biodefense "career" has had 3 overlapping episodes: an ethnographer who was curious about the conditions giving rise to national security concerns about biological weapons and thinking ahead to new research avenues after my having studied the nuclear weapons complex in the 1990s; an anthropologist who became concerned about the dangers of biological weapons as well as the decrepit state of the public health infrastructure and who was willing to join an interdisciplinary team to work on these policy issues; and lastly, a "public health preparedness" professional and U.S. citizen increasingly worried about the repressive domestic and foreign policies unfolding in response to the perceived threat of WMD terrorism and the 9/11 attacks. Throughout this time, I have felt as an anthropological insider-outsider – both in the thick of things, helping shape preparedness policy and practice, and at the sidelines, reflecting on the direction of the field and the country.
As detailed below, much of my work over the past decade has been to question officials' erroneous visions of people's behavior in large-scale emergencies and to advocate for a more nuanced and comprehensive role for the public in mitigating health disasters. "How will the public react to a biological attack" is a fundamental question underpinning U.S. policy and practice in the realm of terrorism preparedness and response. This same question undergirds recent government approaches to other extreme health events that involve novel, life-threatening infectious diseases such as SARS or pandemic influenza. From the viewpoint of national security and public health officials, the danger that these emergent "threats" present includes how a population deals with the hazard in their midst. Through my research, writing, and policy advising I have sought to challenge the uncritical, commonsense notions with which U.S. authorities at all levels of government have broached the question of what is called "the public's response."
Each of the notional publics within dominant biodefense discourse – panicky mob, anxious audience, self-reliant stockpiler, resilient survivor – warrants critical examination not simply because they may reflect poor reasoning, but because they represent different political possibilities harnessed to the preparedness project. The specific interventions I recount below (and others not noted) have been part of a personal and professional journey to articulate forms of government that can effectively and humanely tackle the social problem of extreme health events, including intentional epidemics. Among well-established and newly emerging security circles, as in the case of biodefense, a constant struggle exists to move policies in certain directions and to assert a particular meaning (and associated means) of collective security over others.
A notion of the public in early circulation among biodefense professionals, and still deeply entrenched in the minds of some, is that of the panic-stricken crowd: consumed with fear, the public becomes selfish and brutish, trampling the needs of others and foiling the efforts of professional responder to manage the emergency. Playing one-dimensional roles in hypothetical bioterrorism scenarios and tabletop exercises, members of the public tend to surface as mass casualties or as hysteria-driven mobs that self-evacuate affected areas or resort to violence to gain access to scarce, life-saving drugs (Schoch-Spana 2003).
Contrary to the scary stories authorities tell each other, panic is the exception and creative coping is the norm during extreme events, according to extensive social research into disasters, terrorist attacks, and even novel disease outbreaks. Communicating this extant body of knowledge artfully to policymakers has been a key intervention in overturning the prevalent image of the panicky mob.
In 2001, a sociology colleague and I, for instance, prepared an article for preparedness professionals that criticized the tendency within bioterrorism policy and response planning to assume the public to be "irrational, uncoordinated, and uncooperative in emergencies—not to mention prone to panic" and that outlined officials' obligations to foster circumstances in which people can readily cope with extreme health events (Glass & Schoch-Spana 2001:217).
To upend the prevailing image of a hysterical public during biological attacks, we wrote of the public's temperate response during the anthrax letter crisis. What was described in news reports as rampant panic-buying of gas masks and antibiotics was a behavior in which few people actually engaged, according to academic polls. Moreover, mass testing and antibiotic distribution at affected work sites was an orderly process, as hundreds and even thousands of people waited in line for their turn.
The complex realities of the 9/11 attacks and anthrax mail crisis refined, however, many authorities' understanding of the public not simply as a problem to be managed, but a constituency to be served: anxious people understandably in need of good information about the danger and what to do about it. Prevailing approaches among preparedness officials toward the public have shifted in great measure from an earlier emphasis on containing social disorder to communicating emergency health information to citizens. I call this notional public the "anxious audience."
Subsequent to the anthrax letter attacks, colleagues and I embarked upon several projects to inspire preparedness professionals to think more critically about their understanding of the public in strictly mass-mediated, informational terms. A key project was the Working Group on 'Governance Dilemmas' in Bioterrorism Response which we convened in 2003-04. This was an advisory body comprised of decision-makers from all levels of government; seasoned public health practitioners; experts in disaster sociology and psychology, infectious diseases, and risk communication; and community organizers and advocates for special populations.
The Working Group encouraged authorities to place current commitments to improving public communication within a broader understanding of the governance dilemmas that commonly arise during epidemics. Among our products was a leadership guide distributed to top decision-makers nationwide including mayors, governors, and health authorities that outlined strategies to avert the socially disruptive qualities of large-scale outbreaks — http://www.upmc-biosecurity.org/website/resources/leadership/index.html .
Breaking down the simplistic, lingering image of the public panicked under conditions of scarce medical resources was one concrete goal of this advisory panel. The group's final report instructed officials in the facts that "[n]ot everyone experiences the same material security or faith in the health care system, nor do they feel equally entitled to make demands on authorities" (Schoch-Spana et al. 2004:34). There must be material evidence that access is based on need, not money or favored status.
Such proof includes contingency plans that make free emergency treatment or prophylaxis available and that locate clinics in accessible locations for people without transportation. To ensure that the disenfranchised understand their interests will be protected in an emergency, authorities should interact with them in non-crisis periods, ideally through programs that address self-identified health priorities. When tragic choices do arise concerning life-saving resources, such decisions demand full disclosure and every effort made to distribute benefits and burdens justly.
Another notional public emerging in the aftermath of the fall of 2001 was the self-reliant stockpiler – an individual prepared to take care of himself by putting together an emergency "kit" and becoming versed in unconventional threats and self-protective actions. Emergency kits and self-study of threat agents, at first glance, are sensible activities: Gathering a flashlight, radio, fresh batteries, non-perishable foods, maintenance medications, and other "basics" is a do-able, human-scaled project that—depending upon the circumstances—can have real material value.
At another level, defining citizen preparedness in terms of stockpiling manifests profound deficits and misguided priorities. It is predicated on an ethos of individual responsibility, rather than mutual aid. It can also divert public attention from the larger institutional and political context in which society incurs certain risks, including domestic policies that undergird the fragile state of U.S. public health and medical care delivery systems. It certainly helps for private citizens to be informed and alert to specific symptoms in a fast-moving epidemic, but even if people know better, they may put off seeing a physician if they have no health insurance and are behind on the rent or the utility bill.
An intervention to overcome the atomizing and depoliticizing effects of preparedness campaigns was the Working Group on Community Engagement in Health Emergency Planning, which I convened in 2006 (Schoch-Spana et al 2007). This advisory panel argued that the civic infrastructure—rather than the lone citizen or undifferentiated masses—ought to be a key agent in setting a community's emergency policies. By "civic infrastructure," the working group meant the dynamic whole comprised of the public's collective wisdom and ability to solve problems; voluntary associations that arise from shared interests or a public good, and that meet on-line or face-to-face; and social service organizations that look out for the well-being of various groups.
Before a disaster happens, the civic infrastructure can raise awareness, energize trust in authorities, help decide fair and feasible contingency plans, and delineate shared responsibilities to protect against mass tragedy. During the crisis, civic networks can relay self-protective advice, reach out to people who do not use mainstream media or who do not trust public officials, provide information about what is really happening on the ground, and give material and moral support to first responders and health professionals. Following an emergency, the civic infrastructure can help recovery by providing comfort and reassurance in ways that government cannot, and by recommending improvements to public policies that guard against extreme events and that shape future response and restoration.
For the purpose of this discussion, I want to make explicit the reasoning behind specific efforts to unmask the public archetypes in U.S. preparedness policy. In taking on the panicked public ideal, colleagues and I have tried to undermine biodefense discourse that legitimates the use of force against U.S. residents and the trampling of their freedoms in the name of security against the dual threats of terrorism and disease outbreaks.
Supportive of the shift toward risk communication, I still find it necessary to pick apart the anxious audience model. Unequal access to health care or suspicion toward officials based in prior events, more so than communication "breakdowns," present formidable barriers to the public's ability to engage in protective behaviors or act on reasonable requests from health professionals.
I have also tried to define citizen preparedness in a way that overcomes the atomizing and depoliticizing effects of mainstream security discourse about self-reliance and stockpiles. The more important work of citizens, in my view, is not putting together a "go kit" but monitoring and intervening in the political processes that affect the vitality of public health and safety institutions, or working toward improved zoning and building codes in the case of earthquake and hurricane safety.
Have these interventions made a difference?
The most influential impact has taken repeated interventions over the last decade as well as the success of the community engagement working group. Released in October of 2007, "Homeland Security Presidential Directive 21: National Strategy for Public Health and Medical Preparedness" (HSPD-21) identified community resilience as one of the "four most critical components of public health and medical preparedness," alongside biosurveillance, countermeasure distribution, and mass casualty care. The spirit of the directive, as well as feedback from biodefense colleagues indicate that some of my writings had registered at high levels of government.
HSPD-21 has ushered in the latest notional public, that of the resilient survivor:
"Where local civic leaders, citizens, and families are educated regarding threats and are empowered to mitigate their own risk, where they are practiced in responding to events, where they have social networks to fall back upon, and where they have familiarity with local public health and medical systems, there will be community resilience that will significantly attenuate the requirement for additional assistance." – HSPD-21
Reframing the public from a panic-stricken mob to a band of hearty survivors is a positive development and more realistic in terms of the empirical record. But like the other notional publics it displaces, the resilient survivor ideal has its faults. So, I am ambivalent about how my work has shaped this piece of preparedness doctrine. If people and communities more-or-less rebound from large-scale tragedy, the thinking could go, perhaps officials need not concern themselves with actively cultivating supportive mechanisms, investing in public health and safety institutions, or repairing decaying physical infrastructure. Moreover, a policy focus on generalized resilience could obscure the vulnerabilities of specific individuals and groups of people, and even hold disaster victims responsible for their own tragedy, for not having demonstrated some ideal "innate" ability to bounce back (Schoch-Spana 2008).
The contributions to biosecurity that I outline above do not fit neatly with the terms of anthropology's present ethical debates, driven largely in relation to Department of Defense developments such as the Human Terrain System, the Minerva Initiative, and a new counter-insurgency doctrine mindful of local culture (as Rob has discussed). Nor does my work, I believe, easily align with the boundaries to current controversy within public health about the militarizing effects of a counter-bioterrorist agenda and a preparedness mindset. I hope that colleagues in both public health and anthropology come to see security not simply as a homogenous, static sector with "obvious" ethical pitfalls, but more as something in the making, worth wresting the meaning and means of.
Glass T, Schoch-Spana M. Bioterrorism and the public: how to vaccinate a city against panic. Clinical Infectious Diseases 2002; 34:217-223.
Schoch-Spana M. Editorial – Community resilience for catastrophic health events. Biosecurity & Bioterrorism 2008; 6(2):129-130.
Schoch-Spana M. Educating, informing and mobilizing the public. In Terrorism and Public Health, B Levy and V Sidel, eds, Oxford University Press, 2003, pp. 118-135.
Schoch-Spana M, Franco C, Nuzzo JB, et al on behalf of the Working Group on Community Engagement in Health Emergency Planning. Community engagement: leadership tool for catastrophic health events. Biosecurity & Bioterrorism 2007; 5(1):8-25.
Schoch-Spana M, O'Toole T, Inglesby T et al, for the Working Group on 'Governance Dilemmas' in Bioterrorism Response. Leading during bioattacks and epidemics with the public's trust and help. Biosecurity & Bioterrorism 2004; 2(1):25-40.


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FAYETTE BOYS BASKETBALL: Fayette got in the win column in BBC play Thursday by stopping North Central, 73-66.
North Central took control early in the game as Derick Wyrick put 12 points on the scoreboard for a 25-16 lead. Fayette got its first-quarter scoring from six players—a sign of good things to come.
The Eagles came back in the second quarter and in the end—five players were in double figures.
"That's the first time I can remember having five kids in double figures," coach Todd Mitchell said.
It was unselfish team play, he said, and the kids were happy about whoever was scoring points.
Wyrick was unstoppable in the first quarter, but he was held to a single bucket in both the second and third quarter after Fayette switched to 3-2 zone
"We started pressing to keep the ball out of his hands," Mitchell said.
The Eagles went eight of eight from the line in the second quarter, with four from Jason Rodriguez, to take the lead by as many as 12 points and sit on top 43-37 at intermission.
Fayette had the opportunity to wrap it up easily in the final quarter, but this time they hit only four of 11 from the free throw line.
Tyler Keefer led scoring with 18 points and collected 10 rebounds. Trevor Cox gave five assists and Rodriguez added three. Evan Stoltzfus canned three three's when North Central went to a zone.
Nelson Barnhiser and Hunter Colegrove both came off the bench to give some good defensive play, Mitchell said.
MVHS—The Eagles captured a low-scoring non-league contest Dec. 15 at Maumee Valley Country Day, 41-36. Once again, a weak showing at the line prevented a more decisive win.
Fayette was on top by only a point at half-time, 20-19, and the 11-7 third quarter advantage made all the difference.
From the line, Fayette connected on only eight of 20 tries.
The Eagles had some trouble getting shots off in the slow, deliberate style play that the Hawks favor.
Freshman Zayne Colegrove scored nine and grabbed seven rebounds in his first full-time varsity game. Rodriguez gave four assists, collected four rebounds and took a charge. Stoltzfus made a pair of steals.
The Eagles committed 20 turnovers.
JVs: Fayette JV boys coach Matt Maginn hopes his squad's showing at the free throw line Thursday is the start of a trend.
The Eagles hit 17 of 20 tries in posting a 51-37 BBC victory against North Central.
Fayette was on top by 13 at half-time, but started to let North Central back in during the third quarter. That didn't last long. The Eagles finished it off with a 19-point fourth quarter to stay in control.
"We pressured the ball a lot in the fourth quarter," Maginn said. "Jessie Rodriguez and Jerry Minzey are putting a lot of pressure on and turnovers are leading to buckets."
Chase Hookstadt scored some fast break points and the Eagles were paced by Minzey who scored 19 points, including seven for eight from the line. Kruce Miller collected five rebounds.
Against Maumee Valley Dec. 15, the Eagles used a big third quarter to come from behind and post a 48-39 win.
The Hawks led by four at half-time, but Fayette matched the Hawks' production in the third quarter to move ahead 36-28.
"We started playing good defense and getting back into position," Coach Maginn said.
Hookstadt brought in nine rebounds, Miller finished with six and Minzey had four. Minzey led scoring with 13, followed by 12 from Kruce Miller, eight from Hookstadt, seven from Jessie Rodriguez and six from Kevin Ferguson.
FAYETTE GIRLS JVs: Fayette's JV cagers stayed perfect in BBC girls play with a 22-17 win Friday against North Central.
The two squads stayed close throughout the first three quarters and it took Fayette's 9-4 final period to secure the win.
"We're still playing stronger in the second half," said coach Matt Schaffner. "They're not giving up, but they could make it easier for themselves by playing all four quarters."
Schaffner said the squad is still struggling to get enough shots off and the younger players are still adjusting to the team. Overall, he thinks they're doing well.
Ashtyn Baker led scoring with 10 points. Cady Stockburger and Tori Lichtenwald each added four.
Fayette lost to Antwerp 18-16 in a game where neither team could find the bucket. Antwerp had a half-time lead of 6-4.
The Eagles committed only nine turnovers, but they weren't playing an aggressive offense, Schaffner said.
Edgerton claimed a 43-21 win and shut Fayette out in the second quarter.
Stryker was stopped 24-19 in a BBC contest Dec. 11. Lichtenwald and Allison Cuff each scored six points and Baker added five.
MORENCI BOYS BASKETBALL: Morenci's varsity boys nearly overcame a big Madison lead early on, but the comeback fizzled away quickly in the third quarter. The Trojans remained unbeaten with a 60-39 victory here Thursday.
"We kind of shot ourselves in the foot," coach Tim Bovee said. "We shouldn't come out with such a sense of urgency. I'm preaching patience. Slow it down, wait for the good shot and good things will happen."
Madison took a 13-point lead in the second quarter, but the Bulldogs went on a 9-0 run and trailed by just five at intermission.
Clayton Wolf hit a pair of buckets before Luke Craig sunk a three-pointer to trail by four. Brett Bovee, Isaac Jeffers and Craig each added a bucket to make it 32-27 at the break.
Once play resumed, Madison scored and Morenci turned the ball over on five of six possessions. The Bulldogs ended the quarter with seven turnovers and two for six shooting as the Trojans went on a 25-7 rampage. The fourth quarter opened with a charge called against the Bulldogs.
A brief fight in the final period left two players ejected and the foul tally ended with 24 four Morenci and 23 for Madison.
"Missing bunnies is still our Achilles heel," Bovee said. "So many roll off the rim and you can see the body language on the court."
BD—Morenci played a consistent game throughout Dec. 15 to win 66-56 against Britton-Deerfield.
"It was one of the nights where we put four quarters together," Bovee said. "We were down in the second half, but the kids responded well."
The Bulldogs could have had an easier time with better success at the line, hitting only 11 of 26 tries. Morenci was on top by only six points with 90 seconds to play.
Wolf tallied 24 points and collected a dozen rebounds. Jeffers added 14 points and Bovee scored 10.
JVs: Morenci's JV boys watched a seven-point lead nearly evaporate Thursday when Madison visited, but the Bulldog held on for a 38-36 victory.
The Trojans tightened the game to 33-31 without about two minutes to play, but Lucas Hollstein and Hayze Wolf scored the final five points at the line to stay on top, despite two late turnovers.
"We only had six kids, but our effort was outstanding," coach John Craig said. "Madison ran a press early on and once we adjusted to it, we had it taken care of."
Brad Funchion made at least eight blocks, Craig said, to help control Madison's taller kids.
"We did a great job of limiting them to one shot and we really attacked the offensive glass to give us second opportunities," he said.
Coach Craig didn't see a lot of effort from his players Dec. 15 against Britton-Deerfield.
"They really came at us and we didn't match their effort," he said.
The Patriots went on top 22-4 and finished with a 61-34 win.
MORENCI VARSITY GIRLS: Better ball control in the second half led Morenci's varsity girls to a 56-47 TCC victory Saturday night against Britton-Deerfield. The Patriots had a slim lead at intermission, but it fell apart in the second half.
Both teams have 2-3 records.
The combined Patriots team is improved from the past season, Morenci coach Tim Yatzek said, when the school still operated separate basketball programs.
The Bulldogs were on top after a big first quarter, but that dissolved in the second period through turnovers and some shooting problems.
"The biggest thing is that we had 15 turnovers in the first half and only two in the second," Yatzek said. "We took care of the ball really well, Brooke [Bovee] in particular."
Morenci also had some shooting problems early on.
"We were missing a lot of easy bunnies in the first half," Yatzek said, but that changed.
Tia Tompkins scored eight of her 11 points in the final quarter. Bovee penetrated well and dished the ball off—often to Mercedez McCaskey who scored 12 in the second half and finished with four three-pointers.
Tompkins netted 13 rebounds and Bovee gave eight assists and grabbed four steals. Chelsea Tompkins gave a strong defensive effort, Yatzek said, and collected six steals. Chanler McCaskey tallied six rebounds, three steals and three blocks.
SAND CREEK—The Aggies may be the premier team in the TCC this season, but that's no reason not to show a strong effort, Coach Yatzek said.
"We weren't even hustling in the first half," he said, and the Bulldogs fell behind 35-6.
Both McCaskeys collected three fouls before half time.
The Bulldogs responded to Yatzek's direction at intermission and outplayed the Aggies after the break.
"We looked like a different team in the second half," Yatzek said, but it was far too late to come back.
JVs: Morenci's junior varsity girls had a surplus of players Saturday against Britton-Deerfield and they came home with a win.
Coach Emilie Beach said there was concern about Chelsea Phillips being able to play due to illness, so Tequoia Jarrell came down from varsity to give the Bulldogs six players.
Phillips played after all, but she wasn't yet up to par.
"Tequoia was really a big help," Beach said.
The Bulldogs missed a lot of lay-ups, she said, but they adjusted to Britton's small gymnasium and played really hard.
Matea Garcia led scoring with 14 points and Alexis Baker added 12.
MORENCI WRESTLING: Morenci's wrestlers gave a better showing Saturday at the East Jackson Invitational than a year ago, despite their inexperience and two wrestlers failing to make weight.
"We only had one win, but I went home a lot happier than before," coach Scott Clark said.
"They're getting it," he said about his young squad.
The Bulldogs were hurt by the two individuals not making weight, Clark said, since one match ended in a tie and another by a difference of 11 points.
Morenci started the day against the host team and gave up 36 points in voided weight classes. East Jackson scored three pins in its 54-30 victory while the Bulldogs came through with five.
John Michael Martinez (125 pounds) earned a pin at 2:18, Dustin Roller (130) at 2:13, Packard Smith (152) at 1:21, Brady Canfield (189) at 2:35 and Jordan Bach (215) at 2:08.
Only Bach fought for a win against Martin, scoring a pin at 1:18. Morenci's other points all came from void wins. Martin came out on top 47-36.
Against Reading, Morenci fell 67-9—a worse score than their previous meeting, but a better performance overall, Clark said.
Brandt Kelley (112) was in a 2-2 tie with 10 seconds to go, but lost 3-2 on a penalty point. Martinez lost 16-3, but the match was much better than what the score indicates, Clark said. Roller claimed a tough 7-6 decision after leading 7-2 late in his match.
Against Athens, the Bulldogs dropped a couple close decisions from wrestlers who bumped up to a higher class. Brandon Myers moved up two classes to 130 and lost a 6-4 decision.
Roller jumped a class and took his first loss of the season, 3-1, against a foe who placed sixth in the state last season. The Bulldog senior tried to break a 1-1 tie with a take-down. He didn't get it; his opponent did.
Tyler Arnett (215) scored a pin at 1:34 and the teams tied at 30 each. Athens took the win by criteria.
Morenci's win for the day came against Hanover-Horton, 36-21, after losing 60-16 to the Comets a week earlier. The Comets were missing two starters and this time around Morenci had its wrestlers in the proper weight classes.
Kelley had a great match, Clark said, but lost it 6-4. Martinez scored a pin at 2:43 and other wins came from voids.
POWER LIFTING: Morenci's powerlifting team competed in the TCC push/pull competition Saturday.
In varsity competition, Chas Frey won the top male lifter award. He also placed first in the 181-pound class with a bench lift of 275 and a dead lift of 420 for a total of 695.
Josh Namayslowski placed third in the 165 weight class with a 175 bench lift and a 300 dead lift for a total of 475.
In girls varsity, Naomi Hoffman placed first in the 114 weight class with a 100 and a 230 for a 330 total. Her dead lift of 230 set a record. Candi Evers placed third in the 114 weight class with a 90 and a 195 for a 285 total.
Cortney Lockwood lifted a 90 and a 200 for a 290 total in the 145 weight class.
Kyle Wilson competed in the 275 junior varsity weight class. He had a 205 bench lift and a 260 dead lift for a total of 465.
The junior high team earned a second place trophy and three first place finishes.
KC Clegg set two records and tied one with his first place finish at 155. He set a record with a bench lift of 140, tied a record with a dead lift of 275 and set a record with a 415 total.
Hunter Nino placed first at 97 pounds with a 70 and a 145 for a 215 total. Brenen Mellon earned first place in the 181+ weight class with a 110 and a 275 for a 385 total.
Nick Stutzman took second at 114 with a 100 and a 180 for a 280 total and Michael Heinze placed second at 155 with a 120 and a 235 for a 355 total.
Malachi Hoffman competed at 114 and had a bench lift of 90 and a dead lift of 175 for a 265 total.


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An Addition to Income may be required if farm losses were deducted on your federal tax return and you were NOT actively engaged (explained later) in the farming operations that produced those losses AND your nonfarm Wisconsin adjusted gross income is more than $55,000 ($27,500 if married filing separately).
To figure your combined net losses from farming operations, add together any losses you have from farming oeprations in which you were not actively engaged (for example, these could be losses from a farm partnership or tax-option (S) corporation reported on Federal Schedule E). Do not reduce these losses by any net farm gains. If the total of these losses is more than the maximum allowable loss shown in the tables below, enter the excess as an addition to income.
EXAMPLE: A single taxpayer reports a loss of $25,000 from a farm partnership (the taxpayer is not actively engaged in this farming operation), and a profit of $5,000 from the rental of farmland. The taxpayer's nonfarm Wisconsin adjusted gross income is $60,000. Therefore, only $20,000 of the $25,000 farm loss may be deducted. The taxpayer would enter $5,000 as an addition to income for Farm Losses.
Farm Loss Limits –
Single persons and Married persons filing JOINT return
Nonfarm Wisconsin Adjusted Gross Income:
More Than But Not More Than Maximum Allowable Loss
$ 0................................................ $ 55,000................................... Full Amount
55,000................................................ 75,000................................... $ 20,000
75,000................................................ 100,000................................... 17,500
100,000................................................ 150,000................................... 15,000
150,000................................................ 200,000................................... 12,500
200,000................................................ 250,000................................... 10,000
250,000................................................ 300,000................................... 7,500
300,000................................................ 600,000................................... 5,000
600,000................................................................................................ No Loss
Farm Loss Limits –
Married persons filing SEPARATE returns
(including married filing as Head of Household)
Nonfarm Wisconsin Adjusted Gross Income:
More Than But Not More Than Maximum Allowable Loss
$ 0................................................ $ 27,500................................... Full Amount
27,500................................................ 37,500................................... $ 10,000
37,500................................................ 50,000................................... 8,750
50,000................................................ 75,000................................... 7,500
75,000................................................ 100,000................................... 6,250
100,000................................................ 125,000................................... 5,000
125,000................................................ 150,000................................... 3,750
150,000................................................ 300,000................................... 2,500
300,000................................................................................................ No Loss
To be "actively engaged in farming" with respect to a farming operation, you must make a significant contribution of:
- capital, equipment, or land, or a combination of capital, equipment, or land; and
- active personal labor or active personal management, or a combination of both.
Factors you must take into consideration in determining if you contribute a significant amount of active personal labor or activer personal managment include:
- The type of crops and livestock produced;
- The normal and customary farming practices of the area; and
- The total amount of labor and management which is necessary for such a farming operation in the area.
In order to be considered to be actively engaged in a farming operation, you must have:
- a share of the profits or losses fromt he farming operation which is commesurate with your contributions to the operation, and
- contributions to the farming operation which are at risk.


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12 Woman Body Shapes And To Wear According To Your Shapes Part 1
You are what you wear. And what you wear depends on your body shape as well, isn't it? There is something most of us simply don't know. That there is a lot of science behind body shape and dressing. When it comes to making a style statement, this could be the most important thing. But hey, there's more to it.
Wondering what I am talking about? Just keep reading and you will figure out yourself!
Pear Body Shape
If you have large hips and a tiny bust, you have a pear body shape. This type of body is also known as the triangle shape. Your body has a very well-defined shape and shows off those curves well. You have broad hips and your waist section can look beautiful if you dress up the right way. So, let's help you out choose your outfit!
What To Wear
Wearing bright and beautiful scoop-neck and boat-neck tops. This will make your shoulder look wider. Gorgeous bracelets and accessories should be used to highlight the appearance. Also, wear a pushup bra or a padded bra to make your upper body and lower body look balanced. But you cannot wear all types of cuts and patterns. Here is what you should avoid wearing.
The Straight Body Shape
You know you have a straight body type if you have the same measurements for all sections of your body. This body shape is popularly known as the supermodel body. This type is also been called rectangular or ruler body. Since it does not have a well-defined waistline, the body tends to look straight. Here is what you should wear.
What To Wear
Tube tops or dresses would look charming on you. Not only does it suit the shape of your body, but also highlights your features. A nice and snazzy belt along with a tube dress would be a stunner. This will also help you create that slim and sexy hourglass shape you must have desired for. You should wear bright colors, try different textures, and cuts. Great ideas right? Let's find out what you should avoid wearing.
Apple Body Shape
You know you have an apple body shape if you have a larger bust than the hip section, undefined waist, round shoulders, smaller hip, and slimmer legs and arms. You also tend to put on weight first in the upper body section than the rest. The apple body shape or the Inverted triangle body shape is beautiful and can look gorgeous when you wear the right kind of clothes. Here is what you should wear.
What To Wear
Wear soft, textured fabrics, A-line dresses, shirts with a tie below the bust line, tops that fall lower than the hip bone, tops with cuff sleeves, well-fitting clothes, V-necks, scoop tops, ruched t-shirts or shirts in the middle to give more definition to your mid-section, flowy dresses from down your bust line, necklaces that come till your bust and not lower or higher, short dresses, dresses which have darker sides and lighter middle section all the way down, well-defined shouldered blazers, summer jackets, waistcoats, boot-cut jeans, flared bottom jeans, jeans with back pockets to give more definition to your hips, low waist jeans, define your waist by wearing high-waisted shorts, heels, sandals with straps, wedges, and platform shoes. Lot's of options for you, just avoid wearing the following.
Spoon Body Shape
This one is also quite fascinating and beautiful to look at. Spoon body shape or the pear body shape is characterized by large hips that are bigger than the rest of the body. This creates a nice shape that resembles the number 8. You tend to gain weight in the upper section, especially the stomach region. Love handles are your biggest issue and you tend to easily gain weight in your thighs and arms section whereas your legs and lower arms are worth flaunting. Here is how you can make your body look perfect.
What To Wear
Choose clothes that have lighter color in the upper body region but darker in the middle and lower body region, strapless, boat necks, wide necks, short skirts and shorts to show off your great legs, tops with embellishments or patterns that add volume to your bust line, A-line skirts, boot cut jeans or trousers, mid-rise jeans, padded bras, chunky earrings and necklaces, well-defined shouldered jackets, dresses, and tops, well fitted dresses around the waist, bags that come till your hip bone, peep-toes, flats, and ballerina shoes with pointed toes. These are really cool and upbeat options, just take care not to wear the clothes mentioned below.
Hourglass Body Shape
Lucky you! Your buttocks and bust lines are very well balanced and the waist is also defined beautifully. Your buttocks are round naturally and your body is in proportion throughout. You have slightly rounded shoulders that align perfectly with your shapely buttocks, and your legs are in proportion with your upper body. Though your figure is the most attractive, you can go wrong if you don't wear the right clothes. Here is what you should do.
What To Wear
Accentuate your waist and wear clothes that show off your perfect curves. Wear broad belts over your shirt or dress, wrap-around tops and skirts, flowy dresses, skirts, well-fitting tops, fitting jackets, tops or dresses with pleated waist, pencil skirts, ¾ skirts with side or back slits, jeggings, boots, strappy sandals, high heels, peep toes, and necklaces that fall till your navel. Though you can look beautiful and hot in any attire, you should avoid wearing the following.
Oval Body Shape
If you have a body that is oval in shape, your bust will be larger than the rest of your body. The hips will be narrow and the midsection shall look full. Women with these body shapes tend to gain weight in their stomach before anywhere else. The waist is not very well-defined and ends up being the widest section of the body. The buttocks are flat and legs are slender. Since your legs are the best asset, you should flaunt this the most. Here is what you should wear.
What To Wear
Wear square neck, V-neck, and U-neck tops or shirts. You should also wear wrap around tops, skirts, and jackets to slim down your mid-body area, vertical stripes, peplum tops, tunic tops, belted dresses and tops, wide collared jackets, fish-cut or flared skirts, cargo pants with pockets near your hip, empire waisted dresses or tops, dresses or skirts just above your knee to show off your legs and make you look well proportioned, high heels, long and slender earrings, and necklaces that fall till your cleavage. Those are some pretty sexy options you have got there. Just make sure not to wear the clothes mentioned below.
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Bike Short Is The New Trend In Town
Emily Ratajkowski, Kylie Jenner, and influencers as far as the eye can see. Hence, they are ditching their leggings for skin-tight, leg-revealing bike shorts. Yes, you can totally do it, too.
High-waist, sculpting, and can beat the summer heat? It's no surprise that bike shorts are taking over our Instagram feeds. For those of you still having a hard time giving in to this major fashion trend. Thus, think about it: They're just like your go-to leggings. But, with more leg showing.
Bike shorts dominated the runways this past year with Bella Hadid strutting at Fendi's spring/summer 2019 show. Thus, wearing bike shorts with a utilitarian top and accessories. Marine Serre kept them sporty with cool jackets and monochrome styling. Also, Acne Studios and LaQuan Smith made them appropriate for a night out. Thus, with bra and leather tops accented with edgy jewelry.
But they're not a new trend. In the '80s, icons Princess Diana and Madonna wore these shorts with oversized crewnecks and windbreakers to the gym. Now, fashion's It Girls of 2019 are revamping the short and styling them with everything from blazers and chain belts.
The bike short is officially no longer just for the gym. And to prove that you can work this trend into your own wardrobe. Also, we've pulled three ways to style bike shorts with items you're likely to already own. Go ahead, don't be afraid.
Sporty, But Skips The Gym
Endorphins make you happy. But, working out is a pain. Know what else makes us just as happy? A new outfit. So, you don't need to be heading to a new HIIT workout to enjoy the sporty casualness. Thus, the OG bike short gets this year! Swap the OG bike shorts pairing top. Also, the '80s windbreaker, for cropped hoodies and shoulder bags. Take inspiration from Emily Ratajkowski and influencer Nadia Aboulhosn. Hence, by throwing on a cropped, long-sleeve top with your joggers, some trendy sunglasses, a small handbag. Also, skip their kicks for of-the-moment Tevas.
Cool Girl
Leave your jean shorts at home. Hence, Vintage Levi's will never go out of style. But, your favorite pair may become your backup option after wearing a bike shorts out on the town. Thus, Stylist Emili Sindlev and model Gizele Oliveira show how it's done. Hence, by wearing their sleek black bike shorts with graphic tees, chain accessories, handbags, and strappy sandals. Hence, everything you normally would wear for a night out with your jean shorts. An easy switch that's super sassy and ridiculously comfy.
Business on Top
Unexpected combinations are always the best. So, that's why we love the chic combo of bike shorts with a blazer. Thus, use it as a jacket to layer and add volume above the waist while keeping things streamlined. Also, simple below, as shown on influencer Nnenna Echem. So, Dress things up by skipping the top underneath and wear the blazer as a shirt. Also, with a waist bag to give an hourglass shape a la Kylie Jenner. It's a no-fuss layering piece you undoubtedly already own, perfect for days when the weather can't make up its mind.
5 Tips On How To Fight Hair Frizz
Whether your hair is thick, thin, curly, or straight, hair frizz is something more common than we think. The hair frizz will then become worse as humidity decided to step in. The thing with hair frizz is, you can't predict how bad it's going to get. So, the only thing we can do is try some preventive actions and hope for the best. To be honest, when it comes to hair frizz tips and tricks, there is no such thing as one size fits all. But, we do hope so that the tips below will help you to combat your hair frizz.
Choose Products Specifically Made To Combat Hair Frizz
One of the most important ingredients you can look for in an anti-hair frizz shampoo is sulfate-free and glycerin. Sulfate is not needed as it is for dehydrate the hair while glycerin is used to make a protective coating over the strands.
Change Your Pillowcase To Silk
Cotton pillowcase is nice. But the thing with a cotton pillowcase is when we sleep, our hair will rub against the pillowcase and make the frizz worse. To avoid this, change your cotton pillowcases to the silk ones. Or, if this is rather impossible for you, tie your hair in a silk headscarf.
Tie Your Hair Up
Despite this advice is not exactly rocket science, many don't even realize this. Just like the situation with bad hair day, a ponytail is an easiest and cheapest way to fight the hair frizz. As a bonus, tying your hair up is also a way to lengthen your hair. A loose tie will prevent damages and breakages.
Rinse Your Hair With Apple Cider Vinegar
At first, I found this tip to be rather odd as I never heard it before. But apparently, rinsing our hair with apple cider vinegar will help fight the hair frizz. Apply the super diluted apple cider vinegar after shampooing and before conditioning. Use one part of apple cider vinegar and four parts water.
Use Hair Mask Weekly
Moisture is the king when fighting hair frizz. So, up your conditioning game with super hydrating masks. Choose products that are free of bad stuff like sulfate, parabens, and silicones. If you have any other problem with your hair, opt for a product which can suit your condition perfectly.
12 Woman Body Shapes And To Wear According To Your Shapes Part 2
You are what you wear. And what you wear depends on your body shape as well, isn't it? There is something most of us simply don't know. That there is a lot of science behind body shape and dressing. When it comes to making a style statement, this could be the most important thing. But hey, there's more to it.
Wondering what I am talking about? Just keep reading and you will figure out yourself!
Diamond Shaped Body
If you have a diamond shaped body, your hips are going to be broad and your bust will be narrow and in alignment with the shoulders. Your midsection looks full like the oval shaped body. You tend to gain weight around the stomach and your waist isn't well-defined. You have a little more weight in the upper legs. Your arms are also slender and well shaped. The lower legs are shaped well and they happen to be your body's most beautiful feature.
What To Wear
The key to dressing well would be by creating a wonderful balance with your bust. This will make the waist look lovely. You could also look for those clothes that have curves. You can go for pants and skirts that will make you look slimmer. Since you have sexy lower legs, make an effort to show them off! Wear belted tops and dresses, flowy cuff sleeve tops that flow around the buttocks, fluttered sleeves, dark jeans or trousers, off-shoulder or strapless tops, A-line and straight skirts, boot cut and straight cut trousers, well-structured shouldered jackets and shirts, wide belts, chunky earrings and necklaces, medium high heels, and wedges.
Top Hourglass Body Shape
It is quite similar to the hour glass shape and also looks wonderful. If you have this shape, thank heavens! Because you are lucky! Your waist is the most gorgeous section of your body. You should definitely make an attempt to highlight them. Your shoulders will be a little round and the buttocks tend to be bigger than your hips. You will have a proportionate body and well-shaped legs.
What To Wear
The right way to dress would be by wearing clothes and tops that have V-necks that are narrow. You should also try wearing dark colored tops. A couple of jackets and well-tailored shirts would look amazing too. This will help you highlight the buttocks as well as the hips. Do remember to try skirts. You can play with the length too.
Skinny Body Shape
You have a skinny body shape if your pelvis and shoulder are in perfect alignment. Also, a small bone structure and are as light as a bird! You don't tend to gain weight quickly but do tend to lose weight with a blink of an eye. You have slender arms and legs. Your buttocks are flat and have a defined jawline. It is perfect as you can virtually wear all the hip clothes and look flawless.
What To Wear
Tapered ankle length jeans or trousers, balloon skirts, and pants, baggy jeans, harem pants, light colored dresses, belted tops, tunics, and flowy dresses, low waist jeans, push up and padded bra, crop tops, bat-winged tops, flowy fabric, high neck tops with fluttered sleeves, long skirts, pencil skirts, balloon tops, peplum tops, platform heels, pencil heels, wide stripes, broad stripes, thigh-high boots, leather jackets, jeans with hip pockets, sequined belts and shrugs, and colourful flip flops.
Athletic Body Shape
Athletic bodies are considered to be the sexiest body shapes by many. You know you have an athletic body shape if you have well toned attractive curves. You basically have a more muscular body, have tight thigh and calf muscles, your shoulders are well built, and have a broader and elongated neck as compared to other women. Also, your arms are well built and toned but not flabby. Sexy as you are, here is how what you wear can make you look elegant, beautiful, and perhaps a little mysterious.
What To Wear
Well fitting knee length dresses and skirts, accentuate your curves by wearing belts above the waist with dresses, wrap around dresses and tops, off-shoulder tops and dresses, boat necks, tube tops, high neck, you can also play around with sleeve lengths, sports wear, sports shoes, chunky shoes, slender and long earrings, collar bone length necklaces, medium heel pumps, and pencil heels.
Lollipop Body Shape
Yeah, that name surprised me too! But did you know that Angelina Jolie also has a lollipop body shape? That alone should tell you how blessed you are. Lollipop body shape is characterized by full round bosoms, a slim waist and hips, legs that are long and shoulders that are broad. Women who possess this shape should wear dresses that bring all attraction towards the waist. Let's find out more.
What To Wear
Wear dresses and tops that broadens your hips and shoulders, V-necks, off-shoulders, boat necks, wrap arounds, thigh-high slits, pencil shirts, slender and flowy dresses, pseudo-leather jackets, peplum tops, coats with belts, tapered pants, high heels, walking shoes, and wedges.
Cornet Body Shape
Oohh one hot body shape this is! Your body shape resembles that of Naomi Campbell. You have broad shoulders, small hips, and slender legs. Though you do not have a well-defined waist, your upper body is voluminous and should be accentuated to draw away attention from the waist. Let's find out how you can do that.
What To Wear
Ruffles around the neck, peplum tops, jeans with back pockets, low waist jeans, checks and stripes in slanting angle, front pockets in skirts, satin dresses, V-necks, A-line dresses and skirts, fish cuts, shorts, chunky shoes and earrings, slender necklace, long dresses, high-waist pants, bell bottoms, and sequined skirts.
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EDMONTON - That Food: Lamb Chicken Kebab ($20); Guru Fine Indian Cuisine, 17021 100th Ave.
The pleasure of dining at Guru lies not just in the delicious food, but in the storytelling of one of Edmonton's most likable, genuine, hospitable and talented chefs, Deependra Singh.
When I asked if there was a tale behind the lamb chicken kebab, Singh's infectious smile lit up the room. The yarn involving the Maharaja of Dungarpur, Nawab of Lucknow, a misplaced chef and a husband-and-wife reconciliation, is too lengthy to recount here and I wouldn't do it justice.
More important, it would detract from the enjoyment of hearing it directly from Singh along with the many other stories that inspire and give context to the diverse and regional dishes on his menu.
The minced lamb and chicken for the kebab are marinated separately with a variety of spices including fenugreek, clove, cardamom, cumin, nutmeg and cinnamon. The lamb is placed on a skewer and partially cooked in the tandoor (clay oven). The skewer is removed and the lamb is covered completely with the minced chicken and placed back in the tandoor to finish cooking.
The circulating hot air causes the tandoor to act like a convection oven that allows the kebab to retain moisture. The kebab is cut into seven succulent pieces and served with onions on a sizzling platter.
This Wine: S. Maria la Palma Cannonau 'Le Bombarde' 2010, Sardinia Italy (five-oz. glass: $8; bottle: $34)
Cannonau is a clone of the Grenache grape and is believed to have been brought to Sardinia during the island's period of Spanish domination between the 12th and 18th centuries. The wine possesses expressive aromas of juicy raspberry, crushed floral notes, liquorice, clove, and other exotic spices with penetrating flavours of plum, cherry, spice, earth and leather, a silky texture and lingering, vibrant finish.
This isn't a heavy wine, but it has tons of flavour and a misleading underlying structure. The perfect example of a sophisticated, easy-drinking wine that doesn't have to be in-your-face to be great.
It's time we once and for all finally dismiss the myth that wine doesn't go with Indian food (apparently there are people who still believe this).
The secret is to select elegant wines with soft tannins and balanced acidity. Stay away from heavily oaked wines, as they will overwhelm the food and often taste bitter with the myriad spices.
Which brings me to the misconception that all Indian food is exceedingly spicy hot. Spice doesn't just translate to heat, more often it translates to flavour, particularly when a chef as talented as Singh is in charge.
The Cannonau has enough underlying structure to stand up to the lamb and chicken, while its depth of flavour complements, yet is not overpowered by, the multi-layered flavours of the kebab.
Guru Fine Indian Cuisine is located at 17021 100th Ave. For reservations: 780-484-4300 or gururestaurant.com
Have a question about anything having to do with wine or pairing food and wine? E-mail Gurvinder email@example.com
Bookmark Gurvinder's blog at edmontonjournal.com/vine and follow him on Twitter at EdmontonWineGuy