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Robin Holloway: interview on Fifth Concerto for Orchestra
Robin Holloway discusses how his Fifth Concerto for Orchestra, receiving its premiere at the BBC Proms on 4 August, seeks to combine constructivism with virtuosity.
You've exhaustively studied orchestral music across the centuries. Who are your heroes?
There are great orchestrators across a bewildering range of styles. To take two polar examples, Stravinsky is unambiguously hard-edged whereas Debussy is veiled and full of suggestion. And Richard Strauss is an orchestral master totally unlike either, who finds a technique to perfectly suit his style, just as Bruckner does for his own world. The absolutely infallible orchestrators are Mahler and Ravel, and I greatly admire Britten for his exceptional clarity. Just as interesting are those composers who are examples of how not to orchestrate, yet achieve a totally personal idiom: any other sound would be inappropriate. And there are many byways — lovely or exciting orchestral discoveries in countless composers that give pleasure, instruction, example.
When does an orchestral piece become a concerto for orchestra?
It is the emphasis on display and prowess that defines a concerto for orchestra and makes it unlike a symphony in form and content. There are no givens, so it appeals to me as a very 'open' genre. Despite their very different starting points and aims, all five of my concertos relish the multiple opportunities for virtuosity: showpiece sections for the orchestra as a whole, passages that focus on family sections, and solos where the individuals can emerge and shine.
Can orchestral showmanship and compositional argument sit comfortably together?
Yes, absolutely. You just have to think of pieces like Daphnis and Chloë, Jeux or The Rite of Spring. Virtuosity is an intrinsic part of the music but this does not demean the greatness of the work. Even a score like Bolero can be viewed as a concerto for orchestra. When Ravel notoriously said it was an orchestral work without music he was uttering a provocation, but we can view it now in a chain of works defining new orchestral forms culminating in Bartók's Concerto for Orchestra.
Your Fourth Concerto was described by the San Francisco Chronicle as "huge and splendiferous". Yet the Fifth is compact in scale.
Yes. After the epic Fourth I wanted to do something different, so was pleased when the BBC Radio 3 commission for the Fifth was humorously firm that it "should not be long". I was also writing a series of miniatures, the Five Temperaments for wind quintet and Six Quartettini for string quartet, so was exploring compact forms which might be thought to be 'against type'. One model for the Fifth Concerto was Schoenberg's Five Orchestral Pieces, a large work in a short duration that had the intensity I was seeking.
The Fifth returns to the density of your earlier concertos. Why is this?
Its composition followed a revisiting of my First Concerto, to renotate the earlier movements and revise the later movements. I was rediscovering my young self of nearly half a century ago when I was a total constructivist and raving expressionist; something of both is recaptured in the concentration of the Fifth Concerto, though obviously the experience and range of expression are much wider. The scale demanded there should be no sprawl, so rather like Manhattan the only solution was to build upwards.
Inspiration for your concertos has ranged from memories of travel to medieval epic poetry. Is this concerto as abstract as it appears?
Yes, it is. It neither tells stories nor depicts places or events. The only pre-compositional triggers I remember were a couple of intense colour experiences. One was walking across one of those Cambridge lawns that have been so lovingly tended down the ages. The grass was sumptuous and velvety and the light was skimming: the sensation was of swimming through green. The other was sitting on a bus in a traffic jam and fixing my eyes onto a newly-painted pillar post box in the sunlight, astounded at the visual thrill of the brilliant red. This prompted the idea of coloristic ideas for each of the five movements, not in the literal heraldic manner of Bliss's Colour Symphony but in a more sensory way.
How did the Fifth Concerto evolve?
It grew organically from nuclei, which initially had no thematic basis. They were ideas of texture, sound and character before any pitches were defined. The first movement starts from a total blackness of mood and spirit, moving through a dense chord sequence whose elaborate decoration fills the total chromatic and entire orchestral space. The second movement, with its springing momentum and buoyant airiness, provides the complete antithesis. The remaining three movements occupy the space between the extremes, the last attempting a synthesis of all these elements through a flowing lyricism akin to the last of Schoenberg's Five Orchestral Pieces. My aim was to achieve from the polyphonic density a totally expressive dissonant luminosity.
Robin Holloway
Fifth Concerto for Orchestra (2009-10) 25'
4 August 2011 (world premiere)
BBC Proms, Royal Albert Hall, London
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra/Donald Runnicles
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Early days of the First World War saw many Bruce County men join the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Bruce County men enlisted in 1914 and 1915 at many locations across Canada, many of whom already had military training through the County's militia, the 32nd Bruce Regiment. On December 2, 1915, Lt. Col. Adam Weir, former commander of the 32nd Bruce Regiment, was instructed to form a Battalion made entirely of Bruce County citizens. Four companies were mobilized: A Company from Walkerton, Cargill, Paisley, Port Elgin and Southampton; B Company from Chesley, Tara, Hepworth and Teeswater; C Company from Wiarton, Lion's Head, Tobermory, Cape Chin and the First Nations; and D Company from Kincardine, Lucknow, Ripley and Tiverton. The soldiers listed below were identified as part of the Machine Gun Section of the 160th Battalion in Bruce in Khaki : A History of the Battalion.
The 160th Bruce Battalion had over 1,350 enlist to support forces already overseas. By May 1916, over 1,200 men were sent to Walkerton for a month of training together. On June 4, 1916, they marched from Walkerton to Chesley to receive their colours from Tara native, Premier William Howard Hearst. They then moved to London, Ontario for training in the summer of 1916, and by October were sent to England for another year of grueling training before being sent to the front lines.
Enlistment continued after the 160th went overseas, as people came of age, or were drafted under the Military Service Act in 1917.
In February 1918, the 160th was disbanded and the men were transferred to a variety of other Battalions including the 1st, 18th, 47th, and 78th Canadian Infantry Battalions.
In all, approximately 2,000 Bruce County men enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Over 650 did not come home, or died shortly after arriving home of wounds sustained in the course of duty.
For more photographs and information about the Machine Gun Section of the 160th Battalion, visit Bruce County Museum's Online Collections site: Machine Gun Section, 160th Battalion, Bruce County Museum Online Collections.


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We've scoured the globe to come up with a comprehensive list of the most popular and profitable dates for the 2018 holiday season.
Why? Because taking the time to plan out your holiday marketing calendar with hard deadlines will help you save time for when you really need it … during the rush.
Even better, you and your team may have overlooked golden holiday marketing opportunities depending on your niche — like International Coffee Day, Pickle Day, or Boss' Day.
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A thorough holiday marketing calendar helps to keep you organized as well as able ahead of promotions, ads, social media, and more. Plus, including the fun holidays, well that's just a bonus to help you connect with your customers in a human and relevant way.
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October: Getting Ready
It's down to the wire for holiday execution … almost. October is a busy time for online retailers — particularly for marketing collateral and inventory preparation — but it's also chock-full of opportunities and some fun holidays before the big sales month.
October 1
▢ International Coffee Day
Java? Yes, please! It's gonna be a long quarter. Some of Shopify Plus' most successful merchants are crushing this space — including Death Wish Coffee, Bulletproof, and Nestlé's Nescafé online store.
▢ National Day of the People's Republic of China
The National Day of the PRC commemorates the founding of the PRC in 1949. It is the start of the Golden Week in China with government-organized festivities across the country.
▢ Queen's Birthday and Labour Day in Australia
Celebrating the current Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Long live the queen, and royalty-related social promotions!
October 8
▢ Thanksgiving in Canada
Originally, Thanksgiving was a time to celebrate the past harvest season. Today, it marks the unofficial start of holiday shopping in North America.
October 10
▢ World Mental Health Day
Raising awareness about mental health issues, dispelling mental health myths, and reducing the stigma associated with mental health issues.
October 11
▢ National Coming Out Day
Take time to show your support to everyone.
October 16
▢ Boss' Day
To all the bosses, lady or otherwise, today is your day!
October 17
▢ Double Ninth Festival in China
On the ninth day of the ninth lunar month, this folk holiday celebrates the elderly. Its activities often include climbing a mountain and drinking chrysanthemum tea or liquor.
October 22
▢ Caps Lock Day
Great for social media and email marketing … IT'S NOT YELLING WHEN IT'S CAPS LOCK DAY!
October 29
▢ Internet Day
Where would we be without the internet?
October 31
▢ Halloween and Día de Muertos
A time for friends and family to remember those who have passed and help their spiritual journey and transition into the afterlife.
November: "Black" All Month
The busiest and most profitable shopping days of the year, November is an impressive sales month for merchants everywhere. November 2017 notched 23 consecutive days of over $1 billion in online holiday sales even before Black Friday arrived.
It's a trend known as "Black November."
November 7
▢ Diwali (or, Deepavali)
The Hindu festival of lights, celebrating the victory of light over darkness.
November 11
▢ Singles Day in China
Not just the biggest shopping day in Asia, literally the biggest shopping day the globe over.
November 13
▢ World Kindness Day
Be kind. You never know who needs a smile.
November 14
▢ Pickle Day
Sometimes a pickle is more than just a pickle. Here's a great reminder of that. Give 'em the pickle, Bob!
November 15
▢ America Recycles Day
Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. If your brand or products are green … don't miss this opportunity to shine.
November 22
▢ U.S. Thanksgiving
A time to spend with friends and family and to be thankful for the abundance we enjoy in North America. While lucrative, make sure you understand how your market celebrates Thanksgiving before pushing too hard on pre-Black-Friday promotions.
November 23
▢ Black Friday
The biggest shopping day of the year in the West. Originally started in the U.S., it's now an international phenomenon to get retail businesses "back in the black." For some of our best Black Friday resources, take a look at:
- Black Friday Ecommerce: 27 Ideas, Tips & Strategies to 3X-10X Holiday Sales in 2018
- Holiday Ecommerce 2018: 15 Marketing Strategies from +$1B in Online Sales
- 10 Ecommerce Insights From the Co-Founder Who 10Xed His Black Friday
November 24
▢ Small Business Saturday in the U.S.
Sandwiched between in-store sales on Black Friday and online discounts on Cyber Monday, Small Business Saturday encourages shoppers to support local brick-and-mortar stores.
November 26
▢ Cyber Monday
A day for online retailers to offer the best deals of the year, encouraging ecommerce sales around the globe.
November 27
▢ Giving Tuesday
After all that shopping, it's time to give back to your favorite charities and causes.
December: Shipping and Returns
Black November might be over, but you haven't reached the finish line yet. With Christmas fast-approaching, December is still about sales, but — even more importantly — expedited shipping to meet under-the-tree wishes.
Also, make sure your customer service teams are geared up to manage holiday returns and maintain post-holiday loyalty.
December 1
▢ Small Business Saturday U.K.
A grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which highlights small business success and encourages consumers to shop locally and support small businesses in their communities.
December 2-10
▢ Hannukah
The Jewish festival of lights — also known as, Feast of Dedication and Feast of the Maccabees — is celebrated the world over. Menorahs, candles lit by a Shamsh, dreidels, and traditional Hanukkah foods, like latkes (or potato pancakes) are all symbols of this annual event.
Oh, and someone wrote a song about it a few years ago …
December 5
▢ Krampusnacht in Europe
In Central European folklore, Krampus is a half-goat, half-demon who punishes children who have misbehaved during the holidays.
December 10
▢ Green Monday
Coined by eBay in 2007, the second Monday in December is traditionally the best sales day of the month. ComScore defines Green Monday more specifically as the "Monday that is at least 10 days before Christmas."
December 14
▢ Free Shipping Day
Exactly what it sounds like. Because no one likes to fight the mall crowds in the weeks leading up to Christmas, this is a way to encourage online shoppers to buy from the comfort of their couch.
December 21
▢ Ugly Sweater Day
We've all been given one as a gift. Today's the day you wear it. Shout out to 2 Chainz who sold $2.1 million of "Ugly Santa Sweaters" in 30 days.
▢ Winter Solstice
The day with the shortest amount of daylight and the longest night of the year (in the northern hemisphere).
December 22
▢ Super Saturday
Also known as "Panic Saturday," this is the last Saturday before Christmas. For online retailers, 2017's Super Saturday marked the final billion-dollar day of the month until Dec 26th.
December 23
▢ Festivus
A parody holiday created by Daniel O'Keefe and made popular by Seinfeld as an alternative to Christmas.
December 24
▢ Christmas Eve
The day before Christmas. Whether you celebrate it or not, you deserve to take a load off and enjoy a few days with friends and family.
December 25
▢ Christmas
Your work here is done. Go home, unplug, enjoy your friends and family. You can review your holiday sales reports tomorrow.
▢ Newtonmas
Isaac Newton's birthday and an alternative to celebrating Christmas for atheists and skeptics.
December 26
▢ Boxing Day
It originated in the U.K. as the day where postmen and errand boys would receive a "Christmas box" (present or gratuity for their hard work. It later evolved to become a shopping sales craze, until Black Friday took over the (unofficial) title of biggest sale day of the year.
▢ Kwanzaa
Extending from the 26th to January 1st, this pan-African festival is celebrated predominantly in the U.S.
December 31
▢ New Year's Eve
The day before the new year. Goodbye, 2018; hello, 2019.
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Final Thoughts ...
Remember, holiday marketing isn't always about promoting your products, but celebrating (especially the silly ones).
And, when you plan the work and create a robust calendar (like the one we've prepared for you), you make time for what truly matters.
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Top 1% Got 95% of Income Gains in Obama's First Term
Income inequality has been expanding, with almost all, 95 percent, of the income gains going to the top one percent in income during President Barack Obama's first term, 2009 to 2012, according to a new report by University of California at Berkeley researcher Emmanuel Saez.
Average income grew 6 percent, with most of those gains, 4.6 percent, in the last two years, 2011 to 2012. Those gains, though, "were very uneven," wrote Saez, professor of economics and director of the Center for Equitable Growth. The top one percent in income grew 31.4 percent while the bottom 99 percent grew only 0.4 percent. "Hence, the top 1% captured 95% of the income gains in the first three years of the recovery."
For comparison, Saez says that income inequality is at it highest level since the 1920's, just before the Great Depression.
"The share of the top decile is around 45 percent from the mid-1920s to 1940," he wrote. "It declines substantially to just above 32.5 percent in four years during World War II and stays fairly stable around 33 percent until the 1970s. ... After decades of stability in the post-war period, the top decile share has increased dramatically over the last twenty-five years and has now regained its pre-war level. Indeed, the top decile share in 2012 is equal to 50.4 percent, a level higher than any other year since 1917 and even surpasses 1928, the peak of stock market bubble in the 'roaring' 1920s."
In a new book, Average is Over: Powering America Beyond the Age of the Great Stagnation, economist Tyler Cowen argues that due to technological and global changes, high levels of income inequality should be expected for the foreseeable future. In a Thursday interview on NPR, Cowen says that rather than talking about the "top one percent," we will more likely be talking about a top 15 percent who are talented, hard working and highly successful along with a large, struggling, lower middle class.
"It will be a very strange world, I think. We will be returning to historical levels of inequality. We'll view post-war America as a kind of strange interlude not to be repeated. It won't be the dreams that we all had that virtually all incomes go up in lockstep at three percent a year. It hurts to give that up. It will mean some very real increases in economic fragility for a lot of people," said Cowen, professor of economics at George Mason University.
Economists have different views on what, if anything, can be done from a public policy standpoint about income inequality. Conservatives typically argue that a robust economy provides the best opportunities for those who are struggling to gain wealth. Saez shares the view, common among liberals, that inequality can, and should, be flattened by wealth redistribution policies, such as increasing tax rates on the wealthy.
"Looking further ahead, based on the US historical record, falls in income concentration due to economic downturns are temporary unless drastic regulation and tax policy changes are implemented and prevent income concentration from bouncing back," he wrote.
John B. Taylor, professor of economics at Stanford University, looked at Saez's data and argued, in an op-ed for The Wall Street Journal, that it suggests the need for education reforms, such as school choice, that provide greater access to high quality education for those on the lower rungs of the economic ladder.
Rising income inequality in the 1980's and 1990's came from the fact that the incomes of the well-educated outpaced those with a high school diploma or less, he claimed.
"Greater economic freedom, the key policy trend of the 1980s and 1990s, did not spread to large parts of the education system," Taylor wrote. "That remains true today, although increased accountability and freedom to choose schools in some states such as Florida and Texas shows what can and should be done.
"The policies favored by those with a middle-out view – higher tax rates, more intrusive regulations, more targeted fiscal policies – will not revive the economy. More likely they will perpetuate the weak economy we have and cause real incomes – including for those in the middle – to continue to stagnate."


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If you go back to my original post and series debut of the under-rated places of Yosemite Valley, you will remember the classic view of Yosemite Valley from the Wawona Tunnel exit. This picture is looking west from Taft Point on the rim of the valley back towards the Tunnel View, with the Cathedral Rocks and Spires forming the dominant cliffs in the center of the photo.
El Capitan Meadow is visible on the valley floor. One of the most prominent Tioga Stage glacial moraines lies just west of the meadow. It dates to about 13,000 years before present. For thousands of years, natural wildfires and intentional burnings by Native-Americans cleared the conifers from the valley floor, and over time it evolved into an open oak woodland with wide meadows and a few widely scattered conifer trees. The size of meadows in Yosemite Valley has dramatically decreased in the past century. Josiah Whitney and his crew calculated meadow area in 1866 to be 745 acres. By 1937, meadow area had dwindled to 327 acres. Today, meadows cover 65 acres, leaving only 6.8% of the original 1866 meadow area. With the advent of national park status, fires were suppressed and the shade-loving conifers flourished. The forest is now dense with young trees, and the possibility of disastrous wildfires is very real.
The distant skyline shows the relatively gentle westward slope of the mountain range, leading into the Central Valley. The mountains have risen by fault motions on the eastern margin of the range, leading to a westward tilt that has mostly developed within the last 9-10 million years.


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In bowling parlance Pixar is two thirds a frame away from a perfect game. So far they're 10 for 10 at the box office and now it looks like "UP" might even become their second highest domestic box office performing animated feature of all. This according to Variety which figures UP will touch down somewhere between "Finding Nemo," with $339.7 million domestically and "The Incredibles" at $261.4 million. UP is receiving a little help from the 3D-theater revenues, but hey. Money is money, right?
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Ford also said he would take a leave from his campaign for re-election. One of his rivals in the Oct. 27 election called on the mayor to resign.
"I have a problem with alcohol, and the choices I have made while under the influence. I have struggled with this for some time," Ford said in statement late Wednesday.
"I have tried to deal with these issues by myself over the past year. I know that I need professional help and I am now 100% committed to getting myself right," he said.
The Globe and Mail newspaper said it has viewed a second video of Ford smoking what appears to be crack cocaine in his sister's basement. The national newspaper said two Globe reporters viewed the video from a self-professed drug dealer showing Ford taking a drag from a pipe early Saturday morning.
The video is part "of a package of three videos the dealer said was surreptitiously filmed around 1:15 a.m., and which he says he is now selling for 'at least six figures,'" the paper reported.
Ford did not address the reported video or make any reference to crack cocaine in his statement.
News reports of an earlier video of Ford apparently smoking crack first surfaced last May, igniting a media firestorm. The mayor denied the existence of that video for months but after police said they had obtained it, Ford acknowledged that he smoked crack in a "drunken stupor." He rebuffed intense pressure to resign and launched his re-election bid earlier this year. The first video has never been released to the public.
Ford's lawyer, Dennis Morris, said he spoke to Ford Wednesday and said the mayor has accepted that he has a problem.
"He acknowledges he has a substance abuse problem and he wants to do something about it," Morris told The Associated Press.
Ford did not specify how long his absence would be or what type of treatment will seek. Morris said Ford told him it was his intention to enter rehab but could not offer more details.
"Today a person could say they are going to do this. And tomorrow they could change their mind. Let's hope that's not the case," Morris said.
The mayor was seen leaving his west-end Toronto home Thursday morning in a two-vehicle convoy but did not respond to reporters' questions or say where he was going. In a letter to the city clerk, Ford said simply indicated that he is taking a leave of absence and will provide updates on his status, according to Jackie DeSouza, a spokeswoman for the City of Toronto.
Toronto police spokesman Mark Pugash will they will investigate the new video. "Investigators would like to see the latest information," he said.
Ford is the target of an ongoing drug-related investigation but has not been charged. His friend and former driver Alexander Lisi is facing extortion charges over alleged attempts to retrieve the first crack video from an alleged gang member. Recently released police documents note that meetings between Ford and Lisi are "indicative to that of drug trafficking" and that the two have been in constant contact during the investigation.
Ford has careened from one scandal to another, including public drunkenness and an appearance in another video that showed him threatening "murder" in an incoherent rant. Toronto's city council has stripped him of most of his powers.
Also on Wednesday, The Toronto Sun said that it had obtained an audio recording of Ford making offensive remarks about other politicians at a bar on Monday night.
Ford said last year that he quit drinking alcohol after having a "come to Jesus moment" but later acknowledged that he drank again. A number of recordings of the mayor intoxicated have surfaced since.
Ford acknowledged "rocky moments over the past year" during his official campaign launch earlier this month but vowed to fight harder than ever to win re-election.
In in his statement Wednesday, he asked for continued support. "I love the people of Toronto, I love being your mayor and I hope you will continue to stand by me," he said.
A message left with Ford's chief of staff was not returned.
John Tory, who is running against Ford in the election, said he is relieved that Ford is seeking help but that the mayor should resign.
"Like Torontonians across the city, I am deeply disappointed by these revelations of Mayor Ford's behavior," Tory said. "For the good of the city, I call on Mayor Ford to resign."
The premier of Ontario province, Kathleen Wynne, who was out for a Thursday morning jog, said the situation with Ford has been a distraction for a long time. She said she has long worked directly with Toronto Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly.
"Rob Ford needs to deal with his personal issues," she said. "I have been and will continue to deal with deputy mayor Kelly."


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Mobil 1/Bass Pro Shops Driver Finishes Fourth for Third Consecutive Top-10 Finish
Date: June 9, 2013
Event: Party in the Poconos 400 (Round 14 of 36)
Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Location: Pocono (Pa.) Raceway (2.5-mile triangle)
Start/Finish: 19th/4th (Running, completed 160 of 160 laps)
Point Standing: 13th (378 points, 143 out of first; 17 behind 10th)
Winner: Jimmie Johnson of Hendrick Motorsports (Chevrolet)
Tony Stewart may get down, but he should never be counted out. Stewart, the driver of the No. 14 Mobil 1/Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet SS for Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR), delivered that message last week with a victory at Dover (Del.) International Speedway and then backed it up Sunday with an impressive fourth-place effort in the Party in the Poconos 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway.
Stewart started 19th in the 43-car field Sunday and made an impressive save after a late-race run-in with Brad Keselowski to bounce back for his third top-10 in as many races.
"Really happy with it," said Stewart after his 12th top-five in 29 career Spring Cup starts at Pocono. "We got kind of pinched down there in the tunnel turn, or not pinched – we were the one doing the pinching – and got hit in the left rear there and moved up the track. We fell back to 12th and fought back to fourth there with all of those restarts. So, we are definitely pretty happy with that."
Aside from the slight dust-up with Keselowski, it was a textbook performance from Stewart. Early in the race, he patiently worked his way through the field at the 2.5-mile triangle, cracking the top-10 by the time the first round of green-flag pit stops started to unfold. Minor adjustments during the first pit stop helped fix a slightly loose handling condition for Stewart at the exits of the turns, and he continued to pace himself among the top-10 drivers during the next several circuits around the track.
Three-time Sprint Cup champion Stewart lost his footing in the top-10 during a caution on lap 65 for debris. Because green-flag stops had just been completed about six laps before, several teams elected to pit for fuel only while the No. 14 team changed right-side tires and added fuel. The stop took more time than usual because Stewart had to drive around Keselowski's car to get to his pit stall. Stewart restarted 13th and spent the next few runs trying to battle his way back into the top-10.
As has become customary this season, the rate of cautions picked up as the race wound down. Stewart used the situation to his advantage.
The final 30 laps around the track featured four restarts. Stewart picked up a couple of positions each time. He was in sixth place on the final restart on lap 156 and pounced on teammate Ryan Newman and Kyle Busch to pick up fourth place. He maintained the spot during the final four trips around the "Tricky Triangle" to the checkered flag, with teammate Newman following close behind – giving SHR a pair of top-five finishes.
"It's one thing when one car runs good, but to have two or all three of us running good shows that we are gaining momentum," Stewart said. "It's not just one team; the whole organization is gaining momentum. I'm really proud of our group at SHR. The Hendrick engines today were awesome. There's no doubt of having four of the top-five cars with Hendrick horsepower shows the strength there. I'm not a dad, but I feel very much like a proud dad today."
Newman, driver of the No. 39 Haas Automation Chevrolet for SHR, finished fifth after leading three times for 19 laps. It was his eighth top-five in 23 career Sprint Cup starts at Pocono and his second top-five this season.
Danica Patrick, driver of the No. 10 GoDaddy Chevrolet SS for SHR, finished 29th. It was Patrick's 24th career Sprint Cup start but her first at Pocono.
Jimmie Johnson won the Party in the Poconos 400 to score his 63rd career Sprint Cup victory, his third of the season and his third at Pocono.
Greg Biffle finished 1.208 seconds behind Johnson in the runner-up spot, while Dale Earnhardt Jr., Stewart and Newman rounded out the top-five. Kyle Busch, Kurt Busch, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano comprised the remainder of the top-10.
There were six caution periods for 19 laps, with six drivers failing to finish the 160-lap race.
With round 14 of 36 complete, Stewart continues to lead the SHR contingent in the championship point standings. He moved up three spots to 13th and has 378 points, 143 back of series leader Johnson and 17 points behind 10th-place Biffle. Newman gained two spots to 18th and has 363 points, 158 out of first and 32 behind Biffle. Patrick picked up one spot and is 28th with 246 points, 275 behind Johnson and 149 away from Biffle.
Twelve races remain before the 12-driver, 10-race Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup begins Sept. 15 at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet, Ill. Only the top-10 in points are locked into the Chase. Positions 11 and 12 in the Chase are wild cards, awarded to the two drivers between 11th and 20th in points with the most wins. If multiple drivers have the same number of wins, a driver's point standing serves as the tiebreaker. With his victory June 2 at Dover, Stewart holds the first wild-card spot, as he is the only driver between 11th and 20th in points with a victory.
Patrick, who is competing for Rookie of the Year honors against Ricky Stenhouse Jr., finished three spots behind Stenhouse, who placed 26th.
The next event on the Sprint Cup schedule is the Quicken Loans 400 on Sunday, June 16 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn. The race starts at 1 p.m. EDT, with live coverage provided by TNT beginning with its pre-race show at noon.


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You may ask, what possible connection could there be between nutrition and dental health? You may have thought just brushing and flossing was all it took for healthy teeth and gums. Although poor hygiene plays a major role in the development of gum disease and tooth decay, an extremely important secondary factor is diet and nutrition.
In the 1920s and '30s, a dentist by the name of Westen Price studied the relationship between diet and tooth decay. His study compared a modernized community in Switzerland with a more traditional one. In the traditional community life was simple: cultural and spiritual values were highly appreciated and practiced, and there were no police or jails. The people's diet included whole grains harvested locally in the valley, and fresh milk and cheese from their own goats and cows. Dr. Price found in his tests that the soil was rich in vitamins and minerals.
Dr. Price conducted dental surveys of this region and found children between the ages of seven and sixteen had 0.3 cavities per person. In other words, one out of three children had 1 cavity, and two out of three had no cavities! Dr. Price found totally different results in a more modern community. These children, with diets rich in refined flour and sugar, had 20.2 cavities per child. Another community had some foods purchased, but home-grown foods were consumed more frequently. The children in this community had an average of 2.3 cavities per 100 teeth, a little less than 1 cavity per person.
Most of our communities today have an overabundance of fast food restaurants. Most of our supermarkets have shelves filled to capacity with "processed foods". These "processed foods" are those made with synthetic chemicals for purpose of improving either taste, appearance, or shelf life. The sacrifice for these so called improvements is the lack of vial nutrients, but high in refined flour and sugar.
Bacteria in the mouth use sugars – sugar, molasses, honey, corn sweeteners, and corn syrups – for energy and to reproduce. When hygiene is poor and the diet is high in sugars, more bacteria is produced, causing an increase in the amount of plaque formed. Bacteria may not respond in the same way to artificial sweeteners such as saccharin or Nutrasweet; however, these artificial sweeteners may be carcinogenic. There is no evidence that the use of chemical sweeteners effectively reduces weight.
The same laws that govern health of the rest of the body have the same affect on the oral cavity. For example, vitamins are essential to life. Since adequate amounts of vitamins cannot be manufactured within the body, we must get vitamins from foods or supplements. However, even if we do take supplements, proper absorption through the digestion-elimination process is essential. Most digestion takes place in the small intestine; the health and variety of intestinal bacteria are the basis of its efficiency. Yogurt creates the slightly acid environment in which intestinal bacteria thrive. Fruits and vegetables provide fiber, which improves the digestion by adding bulk.
A high-meat, low complex carbohydrate diet often causes constipation followed by bouts of diarrhea. This results in a sluggish colon, with the excess protein accelerating water loss, and eventually a diminished supply of beneficial intestinal bacteria. The accelerated water loss, if not replenished, will cause more plaque build up in the oral cavity as well.
Certain drugs can also affect digestion, and vice versa. For example, tetracycline binds with calcium. Its effectiveness is decreased when taken with milk. However, this antibiotic causes nausea in some people, and unless informed they will take it with milk. The nausea is alleviated because the calcium in the milk is binding the antibiotic. Of course, if the antibiotic is bound to calcium, it is not free to fight the infection.
Some drugs interfere with the absorption of vitamins. Some are over-the-counter and others are prescription only. Alcohol depletes the body of B complex, magnesium and other mineral losses. Tobacco may cause Vitamin C deficiency by reducing the production and utilization of this vitamin. Oral contraceptives reduce the production and absorption of folic acid, B6 and B12.
While many vitamins and minerals are important for health and prevention of disease, emphasis should be placed on some more than others for the health of the teeth and gums. Calcium is vital for strong bones and teeth and is the most abundant mineral in the body, with 99% of it concentrated in the bones and teeth. It's important to note that calcium absorption and utilization require vitamins A, C, and D. Vitamin A is very important for construction of tooth enamel, and vitamin C produces collagen, which help cells build their tissue structures. It's also vital to know that increases in protein reduce the amount of calcium that is reabsorbed from the kidney, promoting loss of calcium form the urine. Deficiency in calcium causes muscle pain, leg cramps, weak, malformed bones and teeth, cavities, gum disease, osteoporosis, nervousness, and irritability. Approximately 1200 to 1800 mg daily is suggested to prevent calcium deficiency.
To prevent periodontal (gum) disease, Co-enzyme Q10 is essential. It promotes circulation and reattachment of collagen fibers connecting the tooth to the supporting structures of gum and bone. For prevention, 30 mg daily, or 60 mg if periodontal disease exists.
In the fast pace of life we live in today, time management is the determining factor for how we live our lives. Make the commitment today to change your eating habits from whatever tastes good, no matter the consequences, to a healthier mindset of what is actually good for you. You'll be surprised at how quickly your body will adjust and will no longer crave the high sugar and other foods that you know are not good for you.


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The rapid development of information technology has exacerbated the need for robust personal data protection, the right to which is safeguarded by both European Union (EU) and Council of Europe (CoE) instruments.
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No Dice for Dr. Phil This Time Around
Dr. Phil McGraw says that the Spears family hasn't contacted him after Brit's latest 5150 -- shocker! --, and he says that her second trip to the hospital isn't a surprise.
Still on his tour-of-regret on TV talk shows, Dr. Phil remained uncharacteristically tight-lipped about this morning's action while on "The View," except to say that it "could be a good thing." Then he continued to blather on about how he shouldn't have talked about Britney in the first place.


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From Fedora Project Wiki
this is free for wiki, comment in as you wish
why start to write gui test ?
GUI is part which mainly touch end-users.
which gui framework to use?
dont know much, I took dogtail and use it in python script
what to test?
Now I created the first simple test procedure with abrt on latest rhel6
1. abrt-gui 2. produce simple crash 3. report it by clicking next, next, next and filling something into "how to reproduce" 4. see if there is /var/log/abrt.log with my generated "how to reproduce"
when to test?
each built / each week / once a year?
what was done?
just one preview test :)
how does it look like now?
test output
Test generates screenshots, look at output with screenshot
Free comments
give your ideas here
is dogtail suitable? Are there any other GUI frameworks ?
what to automate?
- start automate test procedures from test days


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PIQUA — Edison State Community College is hosting a Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Information Fair on Friday, November 17, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Emerson Center at the Piqua Campus. Current nursing students and practicing nurses are invited to learn about the opportunities available to them in pursuing a baccalaureate degree.
Representatives from 10 universities will be available to share information about their completion programs and to guide interested nurses toward their next steps for enrollment. This event gives prospective students the ability to obtain information about many programs in one visit. The faculty and administration at Edison State work collaboratively with all of the represented universities to provide for a smooth pathway to the BSN degree.
Edison State encourages graduates of the nursing program to plan for their future educational and career goals and this is an excellent opportunity to do so. Nursing students currently in the capstone class will graduate in December and applications are being accepted now through January 31 for students interested in beginning Edison State's nursing program in Fall 2018 semester.
For more information, contact Edison State Associate Professor of Nursing, Rick Roberts at [email protected].


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PX8000 makes various evaluations of magnetic components as below;
Measurement of impedance (Inductance), phase angle and (power) loss.
PX8000 measures various parameters of impedance (Inductance), phase angle and (power) loss from high-frequency signals impressed on magnetic components, and displays such parameters.
Measurement of loss of the transformer
PX8000 with 4 input modules measures loss of primary and secondary output of the transformer.
Measurement of Inductance characteristics including DC current
Characteristic measurements, including DC current and inductance is measured by impressing a distorted AC signal of several tens to several hundreds kHz with changing DC current. PX8000 can measure both the high frequency distorted waveform and the DC.


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Awesome Aubergine - Melanzane alla parmigiana
I know it was not fair from me to keep you waiting. But I am sure you will love what I am about to serve!
How many of you have Jamie Oliver's "Jamie's Italy"? I am sure there are plenty of you all nodding or raising your hands at this moment. Isn't it great? I liked Jamie before, especially for his fantastic offensive for healthy school meals in the UK. If anyone has seen it on TV will agree with me that what he achieved was amazing!
Now, I love him! After spending a few months in Italy, he has come out with this book/cookbook with so much more than just recipes.This would have been my kind of trip, Jamie!
Pam and I wanted to surprise you with something different today (I won't spill the beans yet) but the surprise has been postponed till next week, as Pam is in bed with the flu. Hope you're feeling better, sweetie.
This one's for you!
Jamie's gorgeous aubergine tomato gratin with lovely fresh tomatoes, aubergines, parmesan cheese and the herby scent of oregano and basel makes it a delight to relish. It is a simple yet gorgeous dish that can be served on the side or as a main meal.
3 large aubergines - sliced in approx. 1 cm thick slices
1 medium sized onion - finely chopped
1 garlic clove - finely chopped
olive oil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 kg ripe tomatoes - skinned, seeded and chopped
fresh basel - chopped
salt and pepper
white balsamic vinegar
100g parmesan - grated
4-5 tablespoons bread crumbs
Jamie recommends grilling the aubergine slices on a barbecue grill. I am sure this tastes great as it leaves the flesh creamy. I used a frying pan with grill perforations instead and fried the slices until slightly brown in olive oil. Once you have cooked the aubergines, using whichever method you prefer, set aside.
In a pot heat up some olive oil and sauté the oregano, onions and garlic. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes. After the sauce has thickened, add the fresh basel, salt and pepper and a squirt of the balsamic vinegar.
Jamie also recommends to puree this sauce but I did not do this as I prefer to have a few tomato pieces in the sauce.
Preheat the oven to 180°C.
In a oven proof dish pour a bit of the sauce to cover the bottom. Sprinkle some cheese over this and add a layer of the aubergine slices. Repeat this process, leaving the top layer with sauce and cheese.
Mix some dried oregano in the bread crumbs and fry in some olive oil until nicely toasted. Sprinkle this over the top of the gratin and bake for 30 minutes.
I served this with some garlic foccacia bread. But it can accompany any meat dish too.
I had pre-prepared this in the afternoon and baked it for 15 minutes, so that in the evening it just needed another 15. After I had prepared it I carried on working on a project in the living room. I had the aroma of this dish in my nose the whole time. So by the time dinner came around I was salivating over it.
I was not too sure how Soeren would take to just plain aubergines. He has eaten them several times before but always mixed with other things. For some reason when I spooned a portion on his plate he thought it was spinach. When he started to eat it he really liked it. Watching him as he spooned it into his mouth was like literally seeing the taste bud lights go on in his brain and slowly his lips formed into a smile and then a "ummmm! Tastes great, mama!"
Tom also mentioned that the house smelled delicious!? When I served the gratin he could not believe simple looking dish could be the cause of such heavenly aroma. But he had to confirm that a few simple ingredients can make up some of the most desirable tastes.
I found it absolutely delectable. From the first bite, my mission became to make sure I manage to save a small piece for lunch the next day. It was a difficult battle but I came out the winner. ;-)
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WOW..how did you get it to stand up like that..it is amazing! or is just an illusion, is it actually resting the yello board..but I see a shadow..hmm..too many questions..lemme know..ReplyDelete
Hi there Luv,ReplyDelete
I was cutting up the aubergine and mindlessly stacking them like this. I took a step back and thought if I put the end on it, it would be perfect for a pic. It is not an illusion ;-) it is standing not leaning against anything) on the yellow board just like you see it.
Great picture there, Meeta. Extremely creative. So, the Aubergine Tomato Gratin is a tribute to whom you said? ;)ReplyDelete
Well well well, I would have guessed that it's kinda sitting on the board and you have rotated the pic- but you say it's standing by itself- like a house of cards??ReplyDelete
Truly amazing- and i do like your colored backgrounds
MEETA -- there's something AMAZING happening in your photos these days!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousMay 5, 2006 at 2:42:00 PM GMT+2
Thanks for the dedication, I'm feeling a little better today and look forward to our surprise next week!ReplyDelete
I think its my first time visit here. Beautiful pictures and lovely recipes. You do magic with your pictures. Do you offer any teaching lessons on food photography online? I am in.ReplyDelete
Hey Meeta:ReplyDelete
Choose a different career, NOW i.e. food photography! The dish looks very good. I do like Jamie Oliver myself.
Funny thing though, I made a Jamie Oliver salad dressing for my salad today. It is posted on my blog :). If I may say so, Jamie fan's think alike?
- AnonymousMay 6, 2006 at 12:09:00 AM GMT+2
Amazing pictures and a greatrecipe meeta. I am going to try it :).ReplyDelete
beautiful pic meeta..ReplyDelete
Recipe is good too :):)
but picture is great...
I cant stop talking abt the pic... can u tell that??
You keep going like this and I will have to post more than one comment on each of your beauties.... 3 huge aubergines and 1 kg tomatoes, I'm sure this would have served some 8 ppl right? or does the thing cook down a great deal?ReplyDelete
Alanna, thanks. I am trying my best. Remember all those talks we had about bloggin and picture taking. I am truly enjoying everything about this ;-)ReplyDelete
RP, you flatter too much. I am a beginner myself. Thank you for the lovely comments.
Hey Luv, great cooks think alike ;-) Thanks for the comment, but I still think I'll stick to my day job!!
Shilpa, let me know what you think!
Santhi, it did taste good but I am glad you liked the pic!
Nandita, I am like you I cook for a small family with BIG appetites. Actually the sauce cooks down very much!
Once again everyone - I thank you for your kind words.
greatly executed! hats off. i was looking for the recipe for the melanzane alla parmigiana and found your blog.ReplyDelete
Meeta, I made this today and Im going to post it on my blog as ur dish and i just want to say that this was awesome !!! The house was filled with such aroma , I cant tell you , simple but tingles the taste buds!!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the feedback. Great to know you enjoyed.ReplyDelete
Thank you for visiting What's For Lunch, Honey? and taking time to browse through my recipes, listen to my ramblings and enjoy my photographs. I appreciate all your comments, feedback and input. I will answer your questions to my best knowledge and respond to your comments as soon as possible.
In the meantime I hope you enjoy your stay here and that I was able to make this an experience for your senses.
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Saturday, September 24, 2005
Conflicting SBCLs with Yum
If you're using the Fedora Lisp Yum repository, you should be aware that there is a conflicting build of SBCL that has just become available in Fedora Extras. The SBCL in extras has a larger version number than the one in Fedora Lisp and may be installed in an upgrade or by accident. It appears that this version conflicts with the version of SLIME at Fedora Lisp and so you may find things that were previously working now broken.
To work around this, edit your
/etc/yum.repos.d/fedora-extras.repo file and add a line reading
exclude=sbcl in there. This will cause Yum to ignore the SBCL in Fedora Extras. You may also have to execute a
yum remove sbcl followed by a
yum install sbcl if your system is messed up.
I'll try to figure out how we can get this working together better in the future. The good news is, at least SBCL is getting into Fedora Extras.
Wish I'd known. I got bitten by this or something very like it the day before yesterday (the problem I saw is not having sb-posix built-in, which caused clx and thus McCLIM building to fail), which is bizarre as I just set up my own yum mirror.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1) Do your absinthes contain wormwood?
Absinthe derives its name from the plant Artemisia absinthium (aka Grande Absinthe or Grande Wormwood). Real absinthe cannot be created without the use of appropriate quantities of this herb. Like several of our key botanicals, our absinthe is cultivated and harvested to our rigorous historical standards, the quality of which is unequaled in the common commercial market.
More on "wormwood" . . .
Be advised the term "wormwood' may loosely refer to any of several different plants of the Artemisia genus, and is oftentimes improperly used. In historical literature, "Grand Absinthe" refers specifically to Artemisia absinthium, while "Petite Absinthe" refers specifically to Artemisia pontica (aka Roman Wormwood). Petite absinthe cannot create absinthe on its own, and any claims that petite absinthe refers to something other than Artemisia pontica, and/or that 'petite absinthe' creates absinthe are without historical basis, and are used only to fabricate historical authenticity where none exists. Caveat emptor.
2) Where in the U.S. can your absinthes be purchased?
The efforts of T. A. Breaux and Viridian Spirits (Lucid Absinthe Supérieure) resulted in the 95 year-old U.S. ban on absinthe to be lifted on March 5, 2007. This opened the door for genuine absinthe to be distributed within the U.S. for the first time since 1912. The first Jade absinthe to be released into the U.S. market, Nouvelle-Orléans Absinthe® Supérieure, was introduced into the U.S. at the end of 2008. Due to the limited production volume of the Jade absinthes, the availability of Nouvelle-Orléans Absinthe® Supérieure is limited.
3) Where/how can I buy your absinthes?
At the present, our absinthes are sold in fine retail shops and on-primise establishments worldwide:
For those in areas where our absinthes may not be distributed, they can be ordered and delivered virtually anywhere in the world via one of our approved online retailers.
4) Do you ship to Canada?
At the present time, our agents are working to the benefit of Canadian residents.
5) What is the best way to prepare absinthe?
The most traditional method of preparing absinthe can be viewed in real time here:
Be advised that the addition of sugar was always optional, and the prevailing experienced opinion is the finest absinthes should be taken without sugar.
Another popular absinthe cocktail was the original Sazerac, explained here:
Simply substitute absinthe for pastis. Also note that the original cocktail called for Sazerac brand cognac instead of rye whiskey.
6) How long can I store an opened bottle?
If reasonably well re-sealed with its original cork or a t-cork, a bottle of Jade absinthe can be stored for a century if kept in a dark, cool place (NOT a refrigerator).
7) Why did the color of the absinthe in an opened bottle change from green to amber?
The traditional, natural color of our absinthes will eventually fade to a feuille mort (dead leaf) tint with time, and a small amount of sediment may form. This is and has always been characteristic of a true absinthe that is crafted from historically correct, natural methods.
8) How much thujone do your absinthes contain?
The Jade absinthes are absolutely identical in both content and construction to the finest vintage absinthes. The Jade absinthes contain concentrations of thujone and other constituents typical of real, vintage absinthe.
Aside from being absinthe historians and chemists, we possess and have sampled numerous full bottles of the best original absinthes, most of which are over 100 years old. Our analytical research has concluded that the notions promoted about absinthe and thujone are largely modern myths, and were derived from speculation and not actual testing. Contrary to modern assumptions, the original absinthes do not contain high concentrations of thujone, and never did. This fact is actually explained by simple physical chemistry. Our research has been reproduced through recently published scientific studies, a few of which were co-authored by T.A. Breaux, and can be found on the web:
Content of Preban Absinthes
Stability of Thujone in Preban Absinthes
Hutton's Look at Thujone of Preban Absinthe
Emmert's Analysis of Modern Absinthes
Emmert's Analysis of Laboratory Distillations
Additionally, these studies prove something else we already know, which is the claims about thujone content made by makers/sellers of modern absinthes are almost always false and misleading, being mostly marketing propaganda.
Where thujone is concerned, recent studies such as Dettling, Grass, et al (2004), demonstrate conclusively that human subjects are unable to determine thujone concentrations in test samples by drinking them. In other words, the study proved that whether the thujone concentration of a liquid sample was 0, 10, or 100 mg/kg, human subjects were unable to identify them. Furthermore, thujone has not been demonstrated as a causative agent of any psychotropic or hallucinogenic effects. In short, those who have been led to believe that absinthe delivers effects akin to those afforded by illicit drugs have been misled.
Unfortunately for the average absinthe enthusiast, certain sellers of absinthe (or worse, 'absinth') promote erroneous and/or outdated information because they have a poor understanding of the chemistry of absinthe, and/or have reason to deliberately mislead potential consumers into believing absinthe delivers effects akin to that of illicit drugs (which is untrue).
light of these facts, we
choose not to publish the thujone content of our absinthes because it
is largely irrelevant except to those who make such claims as a
deceptive marketing tool to boost profits. That being said, if one goes
seeking an absinthe that claims to be 'high in
thujone', he will almost invariably find himself purchasing
inferior product that bears little to no
resemblance to traditional absinthe, and whose claims of
'high thujone' are almost always false, misleading,
and irrelevant regardless.
For additional reading on the subject, we invite you to browse two research studies T.A. Breaux has co-authored, which are published in a prestigious peer-reviewed scientific journal. These studies provide insight into the content of vintage absinthe and facts about thujone.
9) Do you produce different versions of your absinthes for different countries?
Absolutely not.
10) Do your absinthes contain sugar?
Traditional absinthes never contained sugar, and neither do ours.
11) Do your absinthes contain gluten?
Our absinthes employ no grain products and are effectively gluten-free.
12) Are your absinthes kosher?
While our absinthes do
not come
into contact with any animal products
that violate kosher rules, the eau de vie from which they are distilled
is not prepared by rabbis. Unless or until we find a solution, we
cannot certify them as kosher.


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10 Concept Vehicles That Need To Be On A Dealer Lot
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Every year we see more and more awesome concepts from automotive manufacturers, and just when we think the companies are about to build one of the coolest trucks we've ever seen, it seems to disappear before our very eyes, never to be seen again. It doesn't seem fair, there's certainly enough interest in specialty and unique vehicles that we should be able to bring back some faithful classic off-road trucks as well as some modern-day concepts that have been left on the back burner over the years.
We're willing to bet that you're of the same mentality as us and want to see truck manufacturers build something for those of us who like to hit the dirt in our spare time. As such, we've compiled a list of some of the most awesome wheelers we think the manufacturers should either bring back or build, and not in the distant future – we need these like yesterday! What do you want to see the manufacturers build or bring back?
GMC All Terrain HD Concept
This was one of the concept trucks that GM debuted at the 2011 North American Auto Show and it's not too far from what the new GMC Sierra looks like, so this one is actually closer to being a reality. The GMC All Terrain HD concept was powered by a 397hp 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel mated to an Allison 1000 six-speed automatic, and if GM followed the same recipe, this would be a surefire winner in the off-road world. We will concede that the All Terrain HD concept would be a lot cooler if it came with a solid front axle to actively compete against the Power Wagon—unless of course GM gave it a long-travel suspension to finally dethrone the Ford SVT Raptor!
Jeep J-12 Concept
Retro concepts seem to be pretty common these days, but that's not the case in the truck world, which is why we were blown away when we first saw the Jeep J-12 concept truck. It doesn't get much cooler than a J-truck and Jeep nailed it when it brought this real-world concept out to Moab a few years ago. The truck was very similar to the classic Gladiator pickups but it had some cool modern touches such as a 285hp Pentastar 3.6-liter V-6 engine, an air conditioned cab and power windows. Somehow the guys over at Jeep even realized it just wouldn't be right without a bench seat, which was custom made as well! Off-road performance was not sacrificed, up front Jeep installed a burly Dynatrac ProRock 44 equipped with an ARB Air Locker. A Dynatrac ProRock 60 axle with an ARB Air Locker was stuffed under the rear of the J-12 concept. The suspension was fitted with FOX Racing remote-reservoir shocks in the front as well as FOX Racing piggyback-reservoir shocks in the rear. The J-12 was based on a production JK chassis, which is all the more reason we should be able to buy this cool concept right off a dealer lot!
Jeep Nukizer 715
The Jeep Nukizer 715 concept was built to show Jeep enthusiasts that Jeep was on the same page as them when it came to building trucks meant to handle the stresses of off-road driving. There's no denying the Nukizer 715 is a complete badass on the trail. The Nukizer 715 was built as the modern day interpretation of the classic military Kaiser M-715. This concept was based on a military-spec J8 four-door that was converted into a pickup using an AEV Brute bed. The wheelbase was also stretched eight inches yielding a 124-inch wheelbase. Under the hood you'll find the J8's 2.8-liter I-4 turbodiesel engine that has been programmed to deliver more horsepower and torque to help keep the 38-inch BFGoodrich KM2 tires moving through rough trails. To handle the stresses of the much larger tires, the Jeep engineers installed a Dynatrac ProRock 44 front axle as well as a Dynatrac ProRock 60 rear axle, both of which feature 5.38:1 gears and ARB Air Lockers. While we admire the fact that Jeep had the guts to go way out on a limb and build this awesome concept, we are a bit disappointed that the company heads haven't realized they can actually sell these in great numbers even beyond the off-road community. The 715 could work great for the average consumer who is looking for a midsize truck that can haul loads and deliver decent fuel economy.
2011 Ford Bronco
We're pretty sure none of you have ever seen this before since we just happened to create our own version of what we think a modern '11-present Ford Bronco fullsize would look like. The more we look at it, the more we think the Ford Bronco should never have been put out of production after 1996. Even today, the last generations of Ford Broncos are still dominating the deserts of Baja! We realize a two-door SUV would be a hard sell for the general public, but this isn't something that's meant for everyone. They are meant for those of us who enjoy playing with our trucks in the dirt while being able to carry our gear and a few friends comfortably when venturing off the pavement. If Ford offered this with the same 411hp 6.2-liter V-8 engine out of the Raptor, it would be an unstoppable off-road beast!
Chevy K5 Blazer
Images like this are pretty common online, so it's a safe bet that off-road enthusiasts want to see the two-door K5 Blazer make a comeback. We were bummed that GM decided to stop building the K5 Blazer. The K5 Blazer was an awesome truck that could be built to wheel some moderate trails in relative comfort while still being able to haul a few extra buddies around during road trips. Granted, getting in and out of the K5 Blazer back seat was a bit of a chore, but the reality is it's not all that difficult to do. If you can't easily accomplish a simple task like that, you should probably turn in your man card now. We really dig the front end on the '14 Silverado and Sierra, and there's no question it would look ten times better if it was on the front of a next-generation K5 Blazer.
Jeep Mighty FC
The Mighty FC concept was well received by nearly anyone with a pulse. This thing is just wicked cool, and rightfully so, since it was built as a true forward control Jeep with a few off-road touches thrown in for good measure. The Mighty FC featured portal axles (although it has traditional axles under it now), 39-inch BFGoodrich Krawlers and 9.5-inch-wide Hutchinson Rock Monster beadlock wheels as well as a no-nonsense drop-side-style steel cargo box that was sourced from Tafco Equipment Company. The Mighty FC was based on a '12 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon two-door model that was stretched 20 inches at the center of the framerails. The forward control cab was built from a modified JK Wrangler front cab section with a custom nosecone section as well as 10-inch-wide carbon-fiber fender flares. The Mighty FC also featured a heavily modified Hanson front bumper with an integrated Warn 16.5ti winch, Warn D-rings, and IPF 930 Super Rally off-road lights. The recipe for this concept was dead-on right down to the color that was chosen for it which was PPG Gray Blue paint that was meant to resemble a mechanic's shop shirt. Sure, the Mighty FC might make for some interesting wheeling since you'd be riding right over the front wheels, but that's just one of the many cool characteristics that this unique little concept has. We think it's safe to say many wheelers would definitely be interested in buying this modern forward control Jeep.
Ram Powerwagon
The Ram Powerwagon concept has to be about the meanest looking truck ever! It was built on a regular-cab frame with ¾-ton running gear, a modified RamBox cargo bed with '10 Ram dualie bedsides and a 383hp 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine that lays down enough power to spin all four 40-inch BFGoodrich Mud Terrain tires through any terrain without breaking a sweat. This truck couldn't have been built better and was absolutely perfect in every way, shape and form, so to say we're a bit disappointed that it hasn't gone into production yet is a big understatement. This truck is just way too cool to not be offered to the general public; Ram should seriously consider building these even as a limited production run!
Dodge Ram T-Rex
The Dodge Ram T-Rex concept was one of the wildest ideas that Dodge ever had. The T-Rex was powered by a high-output, 12:1 compression, 8.0-liter V-10 that pumped out 497hp and 593 lb-ft torque. All that power was deemed necessary to keep the T-Rex moving with all six wheels clawing away at the terrain to conquer pretty much anything in its path. Not only was this a monstrous truck, the bed was also a fair bit larger than the factory longbed Ram, measuring in at 8½ feet. Granted, this truck would be too overly complex to really justify bringing it to production, but it's still cool to know that Dodge—sorry, Ram Trucks—is not opposed to thinking outside of the box. All we can say is that we'd love to putt around some trails in one of these 6x6 T-Rex trucks if Ram ever decided to build one, and who knows, maybe the company will, seeing as though Mercedes' AMG G63 6x6 was well received when it debuted a few months ago.
Jeep Rescue
Some of you might not even remember the Jeep Rescue concept that Jeep created way back in 2004. This was one big behemoth of a Jeep. It was essentially a giant fullsize version of a Wrangler Unlimited JK built on a '04 Dodge Ram 2500 platform. It featured a 5.9-liter HO Cummins turbodiesel engine that put out 325hp while delivering 600 lb-ft of torque to an NV5600 six-speed manual transmission mated to a huge NV273 T-case which split the power to the front and rear ¾-ton AAM solid axles. This thing was definitely an off-road beast that could do pretty much anything you wanted. The Jeep Rescue concept also featured 37-inch run-flat tires, which eliminated the need for a spare. One of the coolest things about the Rescue was the onboard tire-pressure control system that allowed you to air down right from the comfort of the incredibly spacious cab. If you've never seen this concept before, you might even think it resembles the current four-door JK Wrangler, since the body lines seem to mimic it quite nicely. The fact of the matter is that this was built well before the JK was, and it was a whole heck of a lot bigger and cooler, too!
2004 Bronco
If you're a fan of early Broncos, and everyone except hardcore Bow Tie guys are, you were probably excited when you saw Ford showcasing something with the Ford Bronco nameplate on it back in 2004. Although the Ford Bronco concept looked fairly aggressive, it was relatively tame as far as power figures go, since it was supposed to be propelled by a 128hp 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. We really aren't all that impressed by that or the fact that it seemed to have IFS as well as IRS, but rather that Ford is not above building such an awesome retro off-road SUV.
It would be great if Ford built something similar to the early Ford Bronco, maybe even a bit roomier than the first generation bobtails. As long as the company offered it with a 5.0-liter Coyote V-8 and solid front and rear axles, it would be one hell of an SUV. The biggest issue we think could prevent Ford from building this is that the vast majority of new truck buyers want a crew cab, even when they end up riding by themselves 99 percent of the time. Aside from this, we think it would be awesome to see Ford jump into an off-road competition for supremacy against Jeep by building a retro Bronco to compete against the Wrangler JK. Ford, your move!
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This photograph of the coil-shaped Helix Nebula, NGC 7296, is one of the largest and most detailed celestial images ever made.
The composite picture is a seamless blend of ultra-sharp images from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope combined with the wide view of the Mosaic Camera on the National Science Foundation's 0.9-meter telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory near Tucson, Ariz.
The image shows a fine web of filamentary "bicycle-spoke" features embedded in the colorful red and blue ring of gas. At 650 light-years away, the Helix is one of the nearest planetary nebulae to Earth. A planetary nebula is the glowing gas around a dying, Sun-like star.
Hubble Helix Nebula Team : M Meixner STScI : T A Rector NRAO
Image Credit : NASA NOAO ESA


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Duke convinces Dillsboro to 'retract' letter
By Sarah Kucharski • Staff Writer
Dillsboro Mayor Jean Hartbarger has retracted a letter that could have led to a legal squabble with Duke Power.
Hartbarger had signed a letter requesting that the N.C. Division of Water Quality hold a public hearing prior to re-issuing Duke Power water quality certifications for its dams on the Tuckasegee River. After Duke officials claimed that authoring the letter violated the rules of the original stakeholder agreement the town signed as part of the re-licensing process, Hartbarger asked for the letter back from the state.
"Because of that unique status, their efforts were not in keeping with that agreement," said Duke Power representative Fred Alexander. "When that was pointed out to them, they retracted the letter."
Duke Power must obtain water quality certification in order to continue operating the company's hydroelectric projects on regional waterways. However, water certifications normally would not be approved until the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued a license for the hydro projects' operation, Alexander said.
An application for a water quality certification has a one-year shelf life. Consequently, Duke Power has had to re-apply for certification each year while the region has rehashed and attempted to renegotiate the terms of the original settlement agreement reached three years ago. Each prior application has not had any outside opposition, Alexander said.
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Now, it appears as though the calls for a public hearing may be a last-ditch effort by opponents to go on record before the FERC commissioners make their final ruling on the region's mitigation package and the terms of Duke's relicensing.
Duke Power has seven dams on the Tuckasegee River in Jackson County as well as dams on the Nantahala, Oconaluftee and Little Tennessee rivers. The settlement agreement determines what the public gets in exchange for Duke damming and diverting local rivers. Such agreements are negotiated at most every 30 to 40 years, meaning their terms have long-term recreational, economical and environmental impacts.
Jackson and Macon county officials, amongst others, have criticized the original stakeholders' agreement for offering inadequate compensation to the region. One of the issues at the core of the dispute over the original stakeholders' agreement has been the removal of the Dillsboro Dam, which many town residents say is a cultural landmark.
The dam has not operated effectively since the floods of 2004 when, literally, a ton of silt collected behind it. If the dam were removed according to Duke's plan, the silt would be released downstream potentially damaging river ecology.
An alternative to the original stakeholders' agreement, authored largely by Jackson County Manager Westmoreland in cooperation with the county's contracted hydropower attorney Paul Nolan, would turn the dam over to the county to run. The dam most likely would be paired with the county's methane gas recovery project located at the old landfill just outside Dillsboro to help turn the town into a model for green power.
However, the final environmental assessment produced by FERC staff — a document summarizing potential impacts on the region and advising mitigation action — heavily favored Duke Power and the original settlement agreement, recommending removal of the Dillsboro Dam.
Mayor Hartbarger told Dillsboro town board members Monday night (Sept. 11) that her decision to author the letter requesting a public hearing prior to re-issuance of Duke Power's water quality certifications came as a result of a meeting she attended with Rep. Charles Taylor, R-Brevard, and Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., just prior to the final environmental assessment's release.
Hartbarger said that she was asked to send the letter along with other local representatives. The letter is a form letter slightly modified for each of the signing parties, which also included Glenn Jones, chairman of the Swain County commissioners, Alan Bryson, chairman of the Macon County commissioners, and Brian McMahan, chairman of the Jackson County commissioners.
"We understand that Duke Energy has withdrawn and re-submitted an application for 401 Water Quality Certification for the above referenced projects," the letter reads. "We feel that this is a controversial action that affects all the citizens of (Swain County/Macon County/Jackson County/Dillsboro and Jackson County). Therefore, prior to your agency taking any action of this request, a public meeting should be held to allow the people of this (County/Town) to express their views about these projects."
However, the letter Hartbarger signed included slightly different wording from other letters. Where Swain, Macon and Jackson's letters read "Duke Energy does not plan to carry out any meaningful mitigation measures," Dillsboro's says "Duke Energy plans to carry out questionable mitigation measures."
Also, the Dillsboro letter included an extra line when requesting the public hearing. "As recently as June 2006 nearly all of the business owners in the Town of Dillsboro signed a petition opposing the removal of the Dillsboro Dam," the letter's first paragraph reads.
Dillsboro business owners as a collective entity did not sign the original stakeholders agreement and thereby are free of encumbrances and may criticize the mitigation proposal at will without running the risk of legal action. Though as with many small towns — Dillsboro's population is slightly more than 200 residents — roles often overlap. Hartbarger signed the petition opposing dam removal not as mayor, but as owner of the Jarrett House restaurant.
Hartbarger has said that the town's decision to sign the agreement was under duress, as the town saw no way to push for more mitigation. The board met and voted to sign the agreement on the condition that they rank their approval of the agreement at a four on the scale of one to five — one represented total approval and five noted grave concerns with the agreement. It wasn't until after the board vote that Hartbarger arrived to sign the document and found out that several other parties at the negotiating table including Jackson County weren't going to sign.
However, Hartbarger's request to the N.C. Division of Water Quality for a public hearing was sent without town board approval. Just prior to Monday night's meeting, board members questioned about the letters — the request and the subsequent retraction — had no knowledge of either.
"I have no idea what you're talking about," said town board member Bud Smith.
The meeting local officials had with Taylor and Burr was held in July, and the letter requesting the public hearing was dated Aug. 25. Dillsboro town officials did not have a meeting in August due to several board members being gone.
Hartbarger waited until the very end of the town board meeting Monday night to bring up the issue, explaining that she had sent the letter, found out it was a violation of the terms of the original settlement agreement, and asked for the letter's retraction.
"So it's all taken care of now," Hartbarger said.
Board members did not seem upset by the mayor's decision to take action without board approval. Rather, they seemed in support of Hartbarger's fight for the town's interests.
"We all appreciate a mayor who is willing to take a risk from time to time," said board member Mike Fitzgerald.
Board member Jimmy Cabe said that a little opposition wasn't a bad thing, as the town wasn't in Duke's pocket.
"I don't see that they wrote us a check or nothing," Cabe said.
"Well, they did," Hartbarger replied.
Duke gave Dillsboro $50,000 to be used for the town's Monteith property development, which will is planned to include a park, parking area, community theater and historical museum.
"I don't want the money, I want to keep the dam," Hartbarger said.


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Written and Directed by Sarah Polley
Starring Michelle Williams, Seth Rogen, Luke Kirby and Sarah Silverman
Geraldine: Life has a big gap in it. You don't try to fill it like a fucking lunatic.
Canadian darling, Sarah Polley's latest directorial effort begins with such great promise. The enigmatic, Michelle Williams, with her round face and gentle demeanor, comes in and out of focus in a quaint Toronto kitchen. The sun beams in and all you can hear is the clicking of the fan rotating in the corner and a soft folk song filling the soundtrack. It's one of those perfect mornings; her muffins are rising slowly and the whole day awaits her. As she sinks to the floor by the oven and a man's legs brush past her, the tone is set for a truly great film. Unfortunately, it is at this point that mouths are opened, awkwardness and discomfort come out of them and TAKE THIS WALTZ begins to step all over its own feet.
Williams plays Margot, a 29-year-old writer living in Toronto. She has been married to Lou (Seth Rogen, who continues to grow and show more depth as an actor) for six years now. The two clearly love each other but their relationship has never matured from its youthful beginnings. As a result, they resort to cutesy baby talk and childish games where they each come up with creative ways to kill the other person whenever there is potential for intimacy between them. Neither one seems to notice their relationship is stinted until Margot meets a man on Prince Edward Island, of all places, while on assignment. Daniel (the charming Luke Kirby) not only ends up sitting next to her on the plane, where Margot has the chance to spill some fairly overwrought dialogue about how she fears missing connections at airports and maybe really fears fear itself, but as it turns out, Daniel also happens to live a few doors over from her in Toronto as well. It's crazy how life can line up like that, I mean, especially when it is being written that way.
Margot's heart becomes torn between the love she's known for years and the possibilities presented by something new, something potentially more adult. Ordinarily, I am drawn into every emotion Williams gives us but in TAKE THIS WALTZ, I just wanted to cut in, grab her by the shoulders and shake her. Margot is an unhappy sap, who sees her marriage to a supportive man as a true burden and who portends that the path she has taken holds her back without admitting it was of her own making or doing a single thing to change it. To watch her debate the greener grass across the street from her is an exercise in great patience as she comes off as unappreciative, immature and unaware. Granted, yes, people just like Margot exist in real life but the sympathy with which Polley demands for Margot is too much to ask and Margot never does one thing to deserve it. As far as I'm concerned, Polley can have her waltz back because I don't want it.


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INHABITAT: How does the term Colorfast describe your latest show?
R Nelson Parrish: The term Colorfast originally is a textile industry term derived at the beginning of the last century. It defines how a color cannot fade, wash out, or be diluted over time, and ultimately the color stays the same. Whether it be in a t-shirt, a dish towel, or even a house paint — the color remains true.
Color/Fast, as a title, came about for two reasons. The first is because the work deals with the language of color and speed. Second, my work is proposing that both the art experience and the athletic experience are the same emotion. Like the definition of colorfast, the work couples and invokes feelings that can withstand the test of time.
Plus, RGBUltraspeed and Speedscapes lacked that certain Je ne sais quoi.
INHABITAT: Tell us a little about the process of creating your works?
R Nelson Parrish: That is a lengthily lecture that I will not bore you with. I will say, in short, the process is long, tedious, arduous, demanding and expensive. I wouldn't wish it on anyone. Each piece represents a minimum of 100 hours in fabrication, along with a buckets of blood, sweat and tears. However, like climbing Everest, the end result is 100% worth it. After 6 months of working a minimum 14 hour days, 7 days a week, I would do it again in a heartbeat.
INHABITAT: What materials do you use?
R Nelson Parrish: R Nelson Parrish: Color, wood, fiberglass, and bio-resin. I also do a lot of research that requires heavy documentation. I implement a lot of photography and video as source material.
INHABITAT: You switched from a common resin to a bio-resin – why? And has it made a difference in your health?
R Nelson Parrish: I switched to bio-resin for a number of reasons. The first was health reasons. I was tired of smelling like a homeless person who slept in a toxic dump. And the long term effects of being overexposed directly result in cancer. I wasn't too keen on the idea, and I want to make sure I can make art for as long as possible.
The second reason is that the bio-resin is a better resin. It is clearer, stronger, and archival. It doesn't discolor or fade over time. Rey and Desi, two brothers who developed the resin, are great guys. They grew up surfing and skiing out of a VW bus up in the Bay Area. Which was great, because they immediately connected and understood the conceptual foundation of the work.
Lastly, the resin is simply better in the long haul. I would never claim to be an environmentalist, but I do believe in longevity. We, culturally, have to be conscientious stewards of the world we live in. We have to make small, simply everyday steps to have a fruitful effect. A journey of a 1,000 miles starts with a single step. And every small step helps.
Ultimately, the switch was a win win win.
INHABITAT: Who makes the bio-resin you use and what is it made out of?
R Nelson Parrish: Rey and Desi Banato at Entroy Resins. Awesome guys. They can give you the PhD. version, but in a nutshell it's pine sap and biodiesel remnants.
INHABITAT: How does nature and the environment impact or inspire you?
R Nelson Parrish: In one word: constantly. A large component of the work is about moving through the landscape; skiing, surfing, biking, running, etc. Translating elated feelings of being completely connected to yourself or the environment. Or even those moments where you hike to the top of a hill, or you're driving I-80, and you look out onto nothing but vast rollers and big sky. It's sublime. I always tell people, if you really want to study color, go to Alaska. There is nothing quite like it.
But, in the end, I want people to go and get experiences. To motivate and inspire them to engage, interact, and challenge themselves and the world. That can only be done be heading out into the world and going for it. Nature is a wonderful playmate.
You can see R Nelson Parrish's work at the Kimball Art Center in Park City, UT through the end of July. Or visit his works in Los Angeles at Edward Cella Art + Architecture
Images ©Bridgette Meinhold for Inhabitat


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TAIPEI: A top Taiwanese museum has been fined for preventing a woman from breastfeeding, the first such case since a law was enacted to protect the right to breastfeed in public, authorities said yesterday.
The director and an employee of the National Palace Museum were each fined T$6,000 (US$200) for violating the public breastfeeding law passed in 2010, said the Taipei city health department.
The incident came to light after the woman complained that a museum worker asked her to leave and told her it "looked very unsightly" when she breastfed her son outside an exhibition room last month.
The museum, internationally renowned for its vast collection of ancient Chinese artwork, said it would appeal against the fine and that its employee was only informing the woman that the museum had a special breastfeeding room.
Taiwan's government has been promoting breastfeeding and vowed to ensure a better environment for mothers to nurse their babies after similar incidents in recent years. — AFP