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A study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences links atrazine, the most heavily used herbicide in the U.S., to an array of sexual abnormalities in frogs.
The study, from Tyrone B. Hayes, a specialist in the hormone systems of amphibians at UC Berkeley, comes as the Environmental Protection Agency enters the final phase of a "special review" of the chemical, prompted in 1994 by concerns over its prevalence in drinking water.
Hayes' findings provide the latest evidence that commonly used chemicals may alter hormone function in fish, reptiles and amphibians. Since the mid-1990s, researchers in England and Florida have been documenting sex changes in fish downstream from sewage outfalls and alligators exposed to agricultural chemicals. Atrazine has not been shown to be dangerous to humans.
Hayes first found that atrazine was a powerful endocrine disruptor in frogs in a study completed last year. In a follow-up--the study being published today--he found that exposure of tadpoles to water with 0.1 part per billion atrazine, or 30 times less than the amount legally permitted in drinking water, produced frogs with mixes of testes and ovaries. "The atrazine turns on an enzyme called aromatase," he said. "This converts testosterone to estrogen."
Recent studies by the U.S. Geological Survey have detected levels as high as 2,300 parts ppb in water near agricultural areas.
Biologist Darcy Kelly of Columbia University said Monday she isn't sure that the studies make a definitive link between the herbicide, the enzyme and the sex changes, but she said that the study should be taken seriously.
"You take the tadpoles, you give them a little bit of this herbicide and you screw them up rather profoundly," she said. "How it works, whether it has anything to do with human beings, I don't think those are solved, but it's a cautionary note."
Syngenta, the company that manufactures most of the atrazine sold in the U.S. and paid for the first study, has rejected the results of Hayes' research.
Speaking from Washington Monday, Syngenta toxicologist Tim Panoor said other studies commissioned by the firm produced contrary results. "No conclusions can be drawn," he said.
Release of the study comes on the day of a public hearing about the safety of atrazine before the EPA makes a final decision about relicensing the pesticide. The EPA is expected to make its relicensing decision in August.
Atrazine, first synthesized in Switzerland in 1955 by scientists for J.R. Geigy (now part of Syngenta), was first licensed in the U.S. in 1959. Of the 75 million pounds now used in the U.S. every year, most are applied in the Midwest on corn, sorghum and sugar cane crops. Corn growers estimate it saves them $36 an acre by suppressing weeds, reducing labor costs and increasing productivity.
In California, 55,000 pounds are used every year, mainly in agriculture. According to the Department of Pesticide Regulation, only professional applicators are supposed to apply it around parks, schools and home gardens. Syngenta sells it only directly to homeowners as a turf-care product in Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Georgia and North Carolina.
Combined use is so heavy that by the mid-1990s, the U.S. Geological Survey found that it was the most frequently detected contaminant in waterways.
Traditionally, toxicity studies for farm chemicals are carried out on lab animals, such as rats. A sudden crash in the global amphibian population in 1989 prompted the U.S. Department of the Interior and a number of federal agencies to set up the Amphibian Research and Monitoring Initiative.
Meanwhile, in Europe, concerns over high levels of atrazine detected in drinking water led to bans in Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, Italy, Norway, France and, most recently, Belgium.
By the mid-1990s, under pressure from the EPA for new safety data, Syngenta commissioned an estimated 100 new atrazine safety studies in North America, including one from Hayes.


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This baby is going to come early. And I honestly feel that it's going to be far too soon.
I knew I was going to have a lot of wonderful pains this round because it's so soon after Delaney was born, and with the c-section and all the scar tissue…man oh man some days I feel like I'm ripping in half.
But that doesn't bother me, because those pains are ones I recognize, even though they are stronger. But the past several days I've experienced this…weird pain, I don't even know if I would exactly classify it as pain, it is that weird. It's more like uncomfortable pressure, way down in the bottom of my pelvis. It can make it hard for me to walk, or shift in certain positions. I also get this feeling as though my insides are about to fall out of my crotch. Probably not a good thing. Dunno.
I've also been experiencing a strange pain way up high on my left side, which I have felt before but when I tried to explain to the doctor that it was different from the ligament pains, I just kind of got passed over. It feels almost like contractions, but not quite. Not AS intense, and lasting for far longer. Like getting punched really hard with a metal bat. Something like that.
Now, I am aware I should probably make a doctor actually listen to my concerns, but I'm honestly not ready to bring it up, because if it turns out to be nothing, I don't want to be looked at as the stupid chick on her third child who still doesn't know what pregnancy is like. Screw that. Like I don't know my own body. If things really start to get weird though, like discharges or very definitive contractions, you can bet your booty that I'll be singing a solo with my bells ringing.
The one thing I can say, though, is that my new shoes are freaking amazing and my back hasn't felt so great since before Delaney was born. Score one for me!
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Trawling activities are considered to be one of the main sources of disturbance to the seabed worldwide. We aimed to disentangle the dominance of environmental variations and trawling intensity in order to explain the distribution of diversity patterns over 152 sampling sites in the French trawl fishing-ground, the Grande Vasière. Using a towed underwater video device, we identified 39 taxa to the finest taxonomic level possible, which were clustered according to their vulnerability to trawling disturbance based on functional traits. Using generalized linear models, we investigated whether the density distribution of each vulnerability group was sensitive to trawling intensity and habitat characteristics. Our analyses revealed a structuring effect of depth and substratum on community structure. The distribution of the more vulnerable group was a negative function of trawling intensity, while the distributions of the less vulnerable groups were independent of trawling intensity. Video monitoring coupled with trait-based vulnerability assessment of macro-epibenthic communities might be more relevant than the traditional taxonomic approach to identifying the areas that are most vulnerable to fishing activities in conservation planning.
Weight–Body Length relationships (WLR) of 45 fish species (37 Actinopterygii and eight Elasmobranchii) were investigated. A total of 31,167 individuals were caught and their biological parameters measured during the four quarters from 2013 to 2015, on five scientific surveys sampling the North-eastern Atlantic Ocean from the North Sea to the Bay of Biscay (ICES Divisions IVb, IVc, VIId, VIIe, VIIg, VIIh, VIIj, VIIIa and VIIIb). Among 45 tested species, all showed a significant correlation between total length (L) and total weight (W). The influence of sex on WLR was estimated for 39 species and presented a significant sexual dimorphism for 18 species. Condition factor (K) of females was always higher than for males. Moreover, a spatial effect on the WLR according to five ecoregions (the Bay of Biscay, the Celtic Sea, the Western English Channel, the Eastern English Channel and the North Sea), was significant for 18 species among 38 tested species. The temporal effect was tested according to components (year and quarter/season). The seasonality effect on WLR is more frequently significant than the year especially for the Elasmobranchii species, and can be related to the spawning season. Finally, depressiform species (skates, sharks and flatfish) are characterized by positive allometric growth, whereas there is no such clear pattern regarding roundfishes growth, whatever their body shape is.
The furnished cage is a new housing system for layers. A current trend in furnished cage design is to increase group size and replace the litter box with a mat provided with litter. An experiment was set up to determine the effects of group size and litter provision on laying performance and egg quality of beak-trimmed ISA Brown hens housed in large furnished cages with more than 12 hens. Six treatments, each of 18 furnished cages (768 cm2/hen including nest and litter area) were compared in a 3 × 2 experimental trial: three group sizes (S20 (20 hens per cage), S40 (40) and S60 (60)), with or without feed as litter distributed on the mat of the litter area. The provision of facilities per hen was equal in all treatments. Mortality, laying rate, mean egg weight, feed intake and feed conversion ratio were unaffected by group size over the 53-week laying period, and performance exceeded the ISA production standards. The overall percentage of eggs laid in the nest exceeded 95% except that it was slightly lower in group S20 (92.0% ± 6.4% v. S40: 96.0% ± 3.3% and S60: 96.2% ± 2.7%) leading to a higher proportion of dirty eggs (S20: 1.6% ± 2.2%, S40: 1.4% ± 1.5%, S60: 1.0% ± 1.0%). At 66 to 70 weeks, eggs laid outside the nest had a slightly higher count of mesophilic bacteria on the eggshell (5.0 log CFU/egg ± 0.4) than those laid in the nest (4.8 log CFU/egg ± 0.5) but no difference in contamination was observed between group sizes. Litter provision had no effect on mortality, egg weight or egg quality traits except for a higher proportion of broken eggs in cages with litter (5.3% ± 6.2% v. 4.6% ± 5.7%). Providing hens with feed for litter was associated with a higher laying rate (97.3% ± 3.2% v. 94.8% ± 4.4% at 23 weeks) and an apparent improvement in feed efficiency at the beginning of the laying period (feed conversion ratio based on feed consumption at the trough: 2.18 ± 0.06 with litter v. 2.28 ± 0.09 without litter at 25 weeks). The results of this study showed that a high level of productivity and good egg quality could be obtained in large furnished cages. Further research is needed to assess the impact on hens' welfare and performance of using more economically competitive substrates than feed for litter.
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Good morning! I have been busily sewing recently {for a change} and I feel like progress is finally being made. I am halfway done the little ones clothes, although I have yet to try and gather them up for pictures. And perhaps even more exciting, I made a maternity top for myself!
I actually acquired this pattern {wrapped maternity top by Megan Nielsen} by accident. I ordered a different pattern (still a Megan Nielsen maternity/nursing pattern) and was sent this one instead...from a shop that was closing....that never answered my inquiries after I got the wrong pattern....so I figured since I had it, I might as well make it. And since I now have a pretty good belly and wanted to be able to wear it some, this was the perfect time.
Let me tell you, I stinking love this top. I would say that if you run into me in the next 3 months, there is a fair chance I will be wearing this shirt. It is so comfy! And while the wrapping is a bit fiddly, I think it looks so cute I am okay with it. I used a super soft micro terry fabric I found on clearance at Joanns. I was a little unsure of how I would look in yellow, but I really like it I think. I made a size large since pre-pregnancy I was right on the border and now that it is done, I am pretty sure I could have made the medium, so if I make another I will probably try that. I thought it was a bit weird that the instructions didn't specify whether you should be using pre-pregnancy measurements or not....I mean let's be honest, I have no waist right now so that measurement is pretty worthless. Anyway, as the fabric was a clearance purchase, I had under 2 yards to work with instead of the 2 1/3 yards it says on the package. It made things a little tight and I had to do some creative cutting, but I managed it.
I didn't change much from the pattern; I shortened the sleeves so it should be good for summer and I rounded the ties at the end, more out of necessity than anything else since my fabric was cut unevenly. I also decided to hem around the front and the sleeves. I didn't go very far down the sides of the ties so it gets hidden after that. The pattern is really simple and easy to follow, so that was great. And I love that the pattern pieces come on a regular weight paper instead of that tissue thin stuff.
I will say that it is a bit difficult to readjust after peeing and it does seem to bunch a bit above the belly, so I'll have to work on that, but I might just need to practice wrapping and tying it. Also, this particular fabric is pretty thin and a bit see through, so it is a bit hard to get it to lay exactly right sometimes, especially since the unhemmed edges roll a bit. That said, I really do love it and will probably be wearing it a lot. I am even hopeful that I will be able to make the ties shorter and use it as a nursing top once the baby is here. I totally recommend this to any pregnant lady. It is comfy and easy to make. The cutting is really the hardest part since you are working with such large cuts of fabric, but it is so forgiving. For instance, I am pretty sure my ties aren't even close a uniform width all the way down, but you really can't tell once it's wrapped.
I guess I should finish up the kids clothes now....I don't have too much more to make though, just a couple pair of shorts and skirts and maybe a tunic or two. I guess it does seem like a lot now that I wrote it down. Well either way, I also have a new quilt to start soon, I just need to finish mapping it out. I am pretty excited about it and can't wait to get it going.


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Demirtaş: State institutions responsible for the fire that killed 12 in Adana.
From prison, the Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP) Co-chair Selahattin Demirtaş sent a message on the fire in Adana's Aladağ district that claimed the lives of 12 people, 11 of whom were students.
Demirtaş sent the message through his wife Başak Demirtaş, and said the following:
"The fire in Adana's Aladağ district, where 12 people – 11 of whom were students – died and 22 students got injured, deeply saddened me. I offer my condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to those that got injured.
We all yearn for a country where such disasters do not take place. Unfortunately, such disasters will continue to happen if negligence, lack of supervision and responsibility, and the careless stance of state institutions persist.
Children are the future of all of us. Their health, security and peace, where they can receive quality and scientific education without any exploitation, are both our expectation and struggle.
I hope that we will never experience such a disaster and shame. The first step for this to not repeat is to bring those responsible to account. However, this will not be adequate. Our party, democracy forces and all conscious citizens should fulfill their responsibilities in the creation of an environment where children can feel comfortable and develop themselves."
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Money is pretty fickle, you know?
What your dollar is worth changes daily, and there's always the distant chance that one day it won't be worth anything at all.
Now, we're not calling for financial doomsday here. But there are some safer ways to keep your money in check...
One of the best ways is, of course, to buy gold.
Unlike national currencies, gold as an intrinsic value to it that's held for thousands of years, and isn't likely to disappear any time soon.
But wait — there's more!
Did you know you can actually get paid for owning gold?
That's double the cushion in your wallet!
But before we get into that, let's consider why people buy gold in the first place...
For thousands of years, human beings have worshiped at alters of gold.
When it was first discovered, it was thought to be unique because of its bright color. Where most metals vary in shades of silver, gold stood out.
Today, gold still does.
And its unique properties have only really increased as we've found new uses for it.
It's not just for pretty anymore; gold is an essential part of several industrial processes, including many of the chips that make your devices work.
But gold's most important role today is as a store of labor.
For thousands of years it's stood as a reward for doing something, a thing to be paid with. It's a currency, but a unique one in that it won't lose its value if a single country's economy falls.
In fact, in times of crisis, gold becomes even more valuable.
Just take a look at where gold has gone since the end of 2016:
Not record numbers by a long shot, but you can clearly see the value that's been added throughout the first few months of 2017.
And why? Well, flip-flopping oil prices, uncertainty about industry in China, and the new U.S. president just to name a few things...
When other economic indicators are uncertain, gold becomes the safe-haven investors want to pad their portfolios with. But what many don't consider is the actually incredibly easy way to get paid twice for buying into gold: gold dividends.
Dividends are a big part of many investors' decision-making process. Long-term investors especially want to be sure they're getting the best yields from their stocks.
Really, dividends mean you can get paid twice for any investment. And in the world of gold investments, it can be the ultimate bonus payment.
What's more, it's not necessary to buy and hold a stock for years to get that extra payout.
Ever heard of ex-dividend dates? It's pretty much what it sounds like: a date after which a new investor will not be able to claim a dividend.
This date comes out pretty regularly in quarterly or yearly announcements. There are four major dates for dividend investors to pay attention to:
The day the company announces the dividend.
The day before which you must own the stock in order to receive that dividend. If a stock is bought on or after this date, the stockholder doesn't get paid.
The date, usually two business days after the ex-dividend date, that the company records who will be getting the dividend.
The day the dividend gets paid out.
It can be easy even for short sellers to get a single dividend out of a stock. So long as they've bought the stock before the ex-dividend date and not sold it until that day or some time after, they get the dividend.
However, this also offers a deal for longer-term investors: usually, since the stock trades without the announced dividend on the ex-dividend date, the stock price drops by that amount. It could be a very small discount depending upon the payout, but it could also be worth it, especially if one plans to hold on to the stock until the next dividend.
Now, this can be done with any dividend-paying stock on the market. But when it's done with gold stocks...
Well, that's more value in your portfolio — and money in your pocket — than you may have seen at first glance. And who doesn't want a little extra income when they can get it?
One day, we're going to run out of gold puns. But we'll still have our dividend stocks in hand.
For those looking to play on either side of the ex-dividend date, it's as simple as watching for it on a company's announcement.
Usually, the company will put out a press release stating that a dividend will be paid on a certain date, "to stockholders of record at close of business [ex-dividend date]." Terms vary, but the date is still made abundantly clear.
And for those who simply want to get paid a little extra for holding onto one of the world's longest-lasting value commodities, here are a few of today's highest-yielding gold companies to take a look at.
Nevsun Resources (NYSE: NSU) isn't a pure gold play. The company produces copper and zinc in addition to our favorite precious metal.
Currently, it's operating and expanding its gold and copper Timok Project in Serbia. The mine is within range of existing industrial infrastructures, and has an inferred mineral resources of 35 million tonnes with an average grade between 1.7 and 10.4 grams of gold per ton of rock in the area.
As for the dividend...
The company pays quarterly, and the dividend has stood steady at $0.04 per quarter since the end of 2014. That accounts for a yield of 6.3%.
For a more gold-concentrated stock, there's Randgold Resources Ltd. (NASDAQ: GOLD). The company operates in the golden sweet spot of West Africa, as well as in areas of Central Africa.
As of the fourth quarter of 2016, Rangold had produced just under 378,388 oz of gold, up 26% from the quarter previous. Because of the rise in prices you saw in the chart above, plus the company's increased prdouction, Randgold's annual profits rose 38%!
And so it's no wonder that in the same quarter, the company approved a 52% increase in its annual dividend to a record $1.00 per share, for a yield of 1.1%.
And finally, there's Royal Gold Inc (NASDAQ: RGLD), another mainly gold play. Gold is in the company name, after all. However, it also keeps reserve and production numbers on the books for silver, copper, lead, zinc, nickel, cobalt, and molybdenum.
Most of the company's revenue derives from just eight principal properties in Chile, the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Dominican Republic, and Ghana. Two more major projects are in development in Canada and on the Chile-Argentina border.
The company boasts a consistent dividend increase for 15 straight years:
Right now, Royal Gold's yield stands at 1.4% for $0.25/share per quarter.
And remember: you can buy in low and hold onto these valuable stocks — which will continue to pay you back for it all the while — or you can take advantage of the ex-dividend date and make a little extra very quickly.
Either way, it can't hurt to have a bit of gold in your portfolio and a bit of profit in your pocket.
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ISIS Slams Taliban as 'Against Islam' for Telling Americans They'd 'Abandon Jihad'
ISIS supporters accused the Taliban of violating Islam for releasing a Valentine's Day letter to the American people in which the Afghan terror group insisted that their dream sharia state could cooperatively rule through healthy politics and dialogue.
In the lengthy open letter addressed to "the American people, officials of independent non-governmental organizations and the peace loving Congressmen," the Taliban explained that they would keep fighting because "to relinquish this sacred obligation is considered by them as abandoning Islam and all human values and this disgrace is never acceptable for any valiant Muslim Afghan individual."
"If your government is still insisting on perpetuating the war in Afghanistan by conjuring excuses, it will further undermine American prestige in the world," they added.
"In the American society where the main source of power is the masses and the authorities are elected by public votes, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan – as representatives of the will of Afghan nation – asks the American people and the peace loving Congressmen to put pressure on your authorities and demand an end to the occupation of Afghanistan because stubbornly seeking the protraction of this war and existence of a corrupt and ineffective regime here in Kabul will have dreadful consequences for the region and particularly for the stability of America herself."
The Taliban add that they "feel pity for the whole American nation because they are being sacrificed and are losing respect through the world with each passing day solely due the war-mongering policies of a few war-mongering officials."
The terror group stressed that they have "asked America from the very beginning to solve her issues with the Islamic Emirate through talk and dialogue," and "the chances of dialogue however are not exhausted."
"America must end her occupation and must accept all our legitimate rights including the right to form a government consistent with the beliefs of our people," the letter continued. "After gaining independence, we would like to have positive and constructive relations with all countries of the world including our neighboring countries. We welcome their assistance and support in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of our country. We want to play a beneficial role in regional and world peace and stability, provide high standard education and employment opportunities for our people and guarantee all human and legal rights of every child, woman and man, secure our youth from drugs and all other moral indecencies, provided job opportunities to every individual such that they not leave their homeland or seek refuge abroad."
In a message posted on Telegram, ISIS supporters decried such talk of detente as "against Islam."
"Even if we agree it was a treaty between Taliban2.0 and US then you have to fulfill all promises you make in the treaty," the ISIS supporters state. "In those statements and letters, you promise them you won't fight any other country, you promise them you won't let anyone else use Afghan soil against any country. In return you ask them to leave Afghanistan."
The Taliban are violating Islam, they argue, by saying "you would abandon jihad (implied by the promise that you will not interfere in any country's matters and you respect their sovereignty)."
"Second, it says, you would not let others take up jihad which is fardh/obligation upon every Muslim today (implied by the promise that you won't allow anyone else to use Afghan soil for activities against other countries). Third, this treaty is promise that US can bomb and rape Muslims outside Afghanistan and you would not do anything (implied by the promise that you will have good relationships with US and other countries - which includes other 27 NATO countries - if US leaves Afghanistan."
Of the nearly 3,500 civilian deaths in Afghanistan last year attributed to fighting, the Taliban were responsible for 42 percent and ISIS responsible for 10 percent, according to a UN report this week.


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The Canby Post of the GAR held its encampment in Independence, Oregon in 1896. This picture presumably includes the contingent of Hood River Civil War veterans who made the trip, though I only recognize Edward Calkins who lost his left leg in battle.
The Hood River Glacier reported the delegation was seeking to bring the next encampment back to Wasco County, but I don't believe they were successful in that endeavor until 1904.
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Yes, this would the group attending the state encampment of that year. Here is another classic example of not having names on photos of historical value. May we all learn a lesson and put names and information on our own. Who knows what will be of historical importance in the future. I also notice that some wives tagged along....
There were more than one GAR post in Oregon named in honor of Canby. For those who might not know, General Edward Richard Sprigg Canby, was a native of Kentucky born in1817. Served in the northern army during the Civil War. He then served in the military on the Pacific Coast. He was killed by Captain Jack of the Modoc tribe of northern California and southern Oregon area. Captain Jack and his partners in the killing were eventually rounded up and hanged. Canby's body was taken to Indianapolis for burial.
Charlott on 18th May 2017 @ 7:24am
How do you suppose they traveled to Independence in 1896? Train? I don't know how far up the Willamette you could travel by passenger boat.
Wish I knew some of the names. There were several Klickitat County residents who were members of the GAR.
L.E. on 18th May 2017 @ 7:35am
I think this would have been an easy rail trip in 1896.
Arthur on 18th May 2017 @ 1:40pm
The April 11, 1891 HR Glacier reports that Mr & Mrs Jewett ( White Salmon) attended the Grand Encampment in Astoria.
L.E. on 18th July 2017 @ 6:20pm


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Unlike wild theories that suggest the moon landing never happened or the September 11 terrorist attacks, allegedly orchestrated by the American Government, the idea of chemtrails is not vastly popular. It travels from mind to mind in a gradual and subtle fashion, believed by some, dismissed by many and unknown to most.
Chemtrail is a term used to describe the long lasting condensation that (formed by hot water vapour from jet engines mixing with cold atmospheric conditions) high flying air crafts leave in the sky. Chemtrail conspiracy theorists believe when normal trails don't dissipate quickly, they are most likely chemical agents, such as aluminium and silver particles, that are inconspicuously sprayed in the sky to deflect sunlight.
This is thought to be a secret government application of geoengineering, which is the attempted modification of Earth's climate. Supporters of this theory believe the government is using chemtrails as a means to manipulate the planet's temperature and therefore combat global warming.
If the sceptics were to be proven wrong and this were true, it is understandable why the government would want this practice kept strictly quiet. Environmentalists would be enraged at the unofficial experimentation with Earth's atmosphere and the backlash from the general public would be paramount. The idea, however, is not without its scientific backing.
Clouds significantly influence the temperatures of the atmosphere by deflecting sunlight. Scientists have observed that condensation trails formed by aircraft flying at low altitudes, can contribute to thick cloud formation which stops sunlight from hitting Earth's surface.
As both aluminium and silver are highly reflective metals, dispersing their particles in the air to control the weather isn't an entirely unbelievable possibility. Although, it is a claim that is widely rejected by the scientific community. Many people might take the scientists at their word, while others might argue that scientific research is predominantly funded by the government, which causes bias.
Whether it's a myth without merit or a fact without faith, chemtrails certainly prove to be an intriguing topic. If it were true, manufactured weather would surely follow, functioning as another aspect of the world people have been able to control. But if the facts cannot be found, chemtrails are yet another conspiracy theory that people will struggle to understand as just a story.
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Just about a month, ago, Greta Christina (of Greta Christina's Blog, of course) came through Tuscaloosa and gave a talk titled "Happy Thoughts On Godless Death." Since that time, I've been thinking about the subject quite a bit. It is without a doubt one of the most frequent topics brought up to atheists by believers, primarily because it isn't easy to get your head around secular death without a good frame of reference.
It is easy to claim that there is no comfort to be offered by the secular view of death, especially when compared to the fantastical religious alternatives. But honestly, I have to humbly disagree.
For someone who thinks and sees the world in material terms, the religious afterlife offers no comfort whatsoever. It isn't something we can choose to believe in; it just doesn't fit with the way we think and see the world around us. It is a classic round-hole/square-peg situation as far as I can see. So, when someone says "it must be so depressing to not believe in an afterlife", it doesn't really register for me. I am going to live this life, and then break back down into the physical bits that made me up. I, in the sense of my body, will be back in the big ol' carbon pool. Maybe part of me will wind up as part of a 20 ft mutated squirrel creature in the future. That sounds pretty awesome to me, and about as far from depressing as possible.
It is the loss of personality and "mind" that really seems to bother people, though. I see life in that sense as something of a magnificent fireworks show of neurons and other science-y things. It is both outstanding and precious, but as with all great shows, the curtain has to come down. We may not want it to, but a closing is really necessary. Think about television shows for a minute: sometimes a great show will come along, and it will blow people away. Sometimes these shows get cancelled far before their prime, which is sincerely regrettable.
Other shows are desperately clung on to, and kept alive far longer than they should. Without a timely ending, the luster and amazement that came with the show's prime is lost.
Basically, I am saying that eternal life would eventually wind up like House or Stargate SG-1 (drawn out and ultimately stale), whereas our mortal lives as they exist are akin to Arrested Development or Firefly. Even The Twilight Zone (which I love and have written on before) only lasted an even 5 seasons. And I am honestly happy that it ended there, and didn't spiral into mediocrity by pushing into the 10-12 season mark. Maybe that isn't the perfect metaphor, but I think you can get where I'm going with this. Speaking of, check out The Twilight Zone episode "A Nice Place to Visit", it compliments Greta's talk quite nicely.
I'll just conclude with a song: The Flaming Lips' "Do You Realize??" I think the tune covers the basic outlook of many materialist thinkers when it comes to the topic of death, but condensed into a simplified and catchy form. Also, the video is visually pretty entertaining.
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I've been tagged by Marianne-Paris from the excellent Paris-Ankara Express blog, so I now have to do a post called 10 things that make me happy. These aren't in any order, but they have been fun to think about – it makes a change from fretting about forms and bureaucracy.
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- When I manage to have a conversation in French – particularly when I manage to make a Proper French Person laugh. I've been living here nearly 12 months now, and I've been working quite hard on learning French, but I still find speaking difficult. When I was doing French courses in the UK I always got top marks in reading, near top in listening and writing, and, like, 55% for the speaking test. I'm just not that good at getting my ideas lined up quickly. But every now and then it comes together.
- Walking up hills. Well, specifically, walking in hills (and mountains). If I'm 100% honest, the going up bit is not my favourite – but being in the countryside is great. And Grenoble has some amazing mountains.
- Good books. Particularly detective fiction. Particularly Ian Rankin. But any good book will do – I like literary fiction too, and bit of sci fi (Peter Watts being my current favourite from that genre), and even the occasional piece of chick lit.
- The Druid's pub, Grenoble.
- Arcadia Ale and Wine Bar, Headingley.
- My nephews.
- Bike rides in the sunshine.
- The fact that sometime this year I'm likely to eat cherries, apples, blackcurrants, redcurrants, blackberries, raspberries, loganberries, tayberries, gooseberries, strawberries and ( … drumroll … ) honey all from my own back garden. Maybe we'll even get a pear or two, but that tree's a bit young still. I expect the rhubarb is ready already. And there'll be potatoes, tomatoes, leeks, beetroot, spinach and other healthy stuff, but it's the soft fruit I love the most. I am seriously looking forward to the honey. Buzz buzz.
- The fact that I'll be back in my house in Leeds in under 4 weeks. Taking a post-doc in Grenoble has led to a very interesting year, and it has not been without its good points, but I'm ready to go home now!
I suppose I should tag some other bloggers here as that's the done thing with these meme things. So I'll just bounce it back at Paris-Ankara and ask the other two blogging sisters to do it – Sandrine, and mysterious sister #3 who only posts in pictures (tee hee). I'll also tag Rog, and anyone else who reads this and wants to have a go. What are 10 things that make you happy?


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The Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival – which takes place in Northern Tasmania, in and around the Georgian village of Evandale – is now in its second year, and according to Director Allanah Dopson, it's bigger than ever, and indeed several events have already sold out. "There's a large appetite for chamber music in Tasmania," Dopson tells Limelight. "But I think there's an even larger appetite for interstate people to come to our wonderful island and discover the countryside and some lovely venues to hear this great chamber music in."
For harpsichordist Erin Helyard, who performed at the inaugural festival and will be back this year to play concerts of Bach and Handel, it's not just musical appetites the event sates. "It's a really lovely atmosphere Allanah's set up down there: complements of good food, craft gin and really good music, and that's a really nice mix to have and it's a really nice part of Tasmania – so I'm looking forward to going back."
Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival Director Allanah Dopson. Photo supplied
The success of the festival last year has meant Dopson has had to look at larger venues to cater for the demand. "This year we've decided to extend not just around Evandale but off to Longford," she explains, "and we're using the beautiful Christ Church Anglican Church in Longford."
Helyard will join soprano Jacqueline Porter and violinist (and concertmaster of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra) Emma McGrath for a candle-lit concert of Handel in the church on the Saturday evening. Helyard's will perform Handel's Harpsichord Suite in F Major, which he recorded on his first solo disc last year. "When I recorded them, I hadn't actually performed them, so I look forward to performing it," he says. "It's a great program, Jacqui is an old mate of mine and we've done some of the German songs before, but the centrepiece of that program will be the La Lucrezia which is this amazing cantata that Handel wrote in Florence."
The cantata draws on the inner turmoil faced by the legendary Lucretia following her rape by Tarquinius. "It's really dramatic," Helyard says. "It's like a mini opera scena really, and Jacqui is just fabulous so I'm really excited to do such dramatic works in an intimate setting like that."
"We're also trying something different on the Sunday, using three barns," Dopson says.
Emma McGrath and Erin Helyard rehearsing in Hobart. Photo supplied
The barns that will be used for the Bach in the Barns concerts only hold 80 people each, but the audience will rotate between the three. "It's like a progressive dinner in that people go from barn to barn with unaccompanied Bach," she says.
Sydney Symphony Orchestra's Principal Cellist Umberto Clerici will perform Bach's Second Cello suite in one barn, while McGrath performs the Violin Partita in E major in another, and Helyard plays in the third. "I'm doing one of my favourite Bach Suites, the E Flat Lautenwerck piece and then two Toccatas," Helyard says.
Clerici will also join the Tinalley String Quartet ("who were there last year, who we just all fell in love with," Dopson says) in Schubert's String Quintet on the Friday evening. Tinalley will also perform with clarinettist Andrew Seymour (Principal Clarinet of the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra) on Saturday afternoon for some Mozart.
"The Grigoryan Brothers are also playing, in the Uniting Church in Evandale," Dopson says. "And that's just such a wonderfully symmetrical, architecturally interesting venue."
The guitarist duo will perform works by Handel, Bach, Tchaikovsky, De Falla and more. "I think that will be very interesting for a Saturday morning, and uplifting," Dopson says.
"It brings like-minded music lovers together and you're all sitting in a great acoustic in a beautiful place, listening to heavenly music, and you come out just inspired and happy and joyous," she says. "I hope that [audience members will] also discover parts of Northern Tasmania, through the back lanes, through finding these interesting barns, that they didn't know existed – and interspersed with that there'll be some good food and wine."
The Tasmanian Chamber Music Festival takes place in Tasmania's Northern Midlands October 26 – 28


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Mumbai, Oct 10 (IANS) Actor-host Samir Kochhar has joined the cast of the digital show "Karrle Tu Bhi Mohabbat" season 2, starring actors Ram Kapoor and Sakshi Tanwar.
He will be seen playing a lawyer Palash in the ALTBalaji show.
Speaking about his character and the upcoming season, Samir said in a statement: "This season promises to be filled with lots of drama and excitement. He is a lawyer who has nothing in his life, but his job. He is a bitter human being. He is very focused about his work and doesn't like things that distract him from his work."
Samir has earlier worked with Ram and Sakshi in the Ekta Kapoor-produced show "Bade Acche Lagte Hai".
"It's good to be back with the old team. It feels like we are recreating the magic of 'Bade Acche Lagte Hai'. Ekta has this amazing digital platform ALTBalaji and her magic continues. So, it's good to be back and it's good to be working with friends again," Samir said.
"I am really enjoying the web space a lot. It gives an actor an opportunity to go and do what they want. It's the way the world is moving forward."
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Winter & Spring Adventure Camps
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The Adventure Camp program is a unique program offered by the Sunset Zoo and Flint Hills Discovery Center for youth grades Kindergarten through 6, throughout the school year. The age of the child determines which campsite they will attend.
Children may be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. Pick up for half day sessions is between Noon and 12:15 p.m., and pick up for full-day is between 5 and 5:30 p.m. Full day registrants must bring their own lunch. Register online for Adventure Camp.
Summer Camps
We have a variety of camp options for youth through various programs with the Sunset Zoo and the Flint Hills Discovery Center.
Registration for 2019 summer camps offered through the Summer Theatre Program, Flint Hills Discovery Center and Sunset Zoo will begin in March 2019.
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At Sunset Zoo Adventure Camp, kids age 5 to 12 years enjoy weekly sessions that bring to life a new set of animal and nature-based themes. Campers visit zoo exhibits, interact with the zoo's educational animal ambassadors and explore behind-the-scenes areas. Students can attend half day (8 a.m. to noon) or full day (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) each week. Snacks are provided, and full-day participants bring a sack lunch.
Flint Hills Discovery Center Adventure Camps
Experience Manhattan, the Flint Hills, and the world like never before through Flint Hills Discovery Center Adventure Camps. Each day is a different theme including activities, exploration of the Discovery Center and more. Students can attend half day (8 a.m. to noon) or full day (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) each week. Snacks are provided, and full-day participants bring a sack lunch.
Summer Theatre Academy
This newly constructed Summer Theatre Academy is a collaboration between Manhattan Parks and Recreation and the Kansas State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance. The full-day program offers age-appropriate theatre classes in the mornings taught by K-State faculty and students. Afternoons include rehearsals and participation in all aspects of theatre production - creating scenery, costumes, and props. This fully immersive theatre academy is centered on the creativity of the participants.
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- July 18 to July 20 from 6 to 8:30 pm
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How to Eat like a Child
The second session concludes with the public performances of How to Eat like a Child, July 19 and 20 at 7 pm in the Purple Masque Theatre. Tickets are $5 and will be available online at the end of the day, Monday, July 15, at the K-State Theatre box office: https://ksu.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx
Summer Theatre Academy and Youth Musical: HOW TO EAT LIKE A CHILD And Other Lessons In Not Being a Grown-Up
Book by Delia Ephron, John Forster, and Judith Kahan
Music and Lyrics by John Forster
Based on the book by Delia Ephron
Directed by Jennifer Vellenga, Associate Director, K-State School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
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Grades Kindergarten through 12 during the school year 2018 to 2019


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Limestone Rock 50 Big Brown Crystal Energy Scanner Aura Cleansing Healing Wand Rectangle Slab 8.3"
Measures: 8.3"x1.3"X0.4"
Weighs: 6.8 oz
Includes: Satin Crystals gift box
Limestone is an assisting stone used to enhance healing properties of other stones. It encourages purification, reminds us of our innocence, grounds and centers us and entices positive thoughts. Due to its grounding make-up of clay, sand, organic remains, iron oxide and other materials, limestone often exhibits different colors,especially on weathered surfaces. This is why limestone is such a multi-dimensional stone.
Your rectangular crystal is made from brown limestone with gorgeous mountain landscape picture patterns. This stunning piece can be used as display, as a charger of smaller stones, and as a healing wand to scan and cleanse the aura, etheric bodies or space/room. You receive the exact one featured when ordering from Satin Crystals.