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The Case for Bony-Ass Fish
Though it's neither rememberable by my mother or me or provable by anyone, I'm dead certain that the first time I ate fish it was either canned tuna or gefilte (which, imagine my surprise 20 years later, turned out to be a fancy French thing called quenelles). I have no problem with either, but the first time I really remember enjoying fish, like intentionally eating it, asking for it, was in the 60s at one of two Third Avenue restaurants. Those were called Oscar's ("Salt of the Sea") and Harvey's, and I wish they still existed. There I would order, invariably, fried scallops; why, I do not know—that's what I liked.
Years went by. I discovered lobster tail (always sold frozen, at least in those days, and certainly imported), then lobster (one of the first things I cooked for myself), and, much later, that world of seafood which, to me, was much wider and more interesting than that of meat.
Fish-wise, things became increasingly complicated over the years, but for a while I lived in ignorant bliss. In the 80s, I haunted the old Italian and African-American seafood stores in New Haven and, thanks to those folks, learned the basics of fish in a natural way. I did a little work for National Marine Fisheries Service on what we then called underutilized species (note: as soon as you think a fish is "underutilized" it usually becomes "overfished"), I wrote a series of pieces about fish no one cooked (which, in those days, included fresh tuna) for the Washington Postand, around 1990, I sold my first cookbook, which was called Fish: The Complete Guide to Buying and Cooking, and was published in 1994.
As I said, things became complicated; I've declined to rewrite Fish, not because I'm no longer interested in the subject (on the contrary) but because I think it's too complicated and too changeable to say much useful in book form: Better to be able to comment on a year-by-year or even day-by-day basis. (Having said that, Paul Greenberg's books are terrific. But he's smarter than I am.) As I said, today's underutilized is likely to be tomorrow's overfished, and even current information tends to be conflicting and confusing; that's yet another topic.
A couple of things that haven't changed, both of which made my day yesterday (Saturday; I'm writing Sunday morning, pre-New York City marathon, which I'm not running but intend to watch). On Friday, I called "my" fishmonger who, these days, is a guy named Anthony who shows up at the Cold Spring Farmers Market every Saturday, regardless of weather. (Even when the market is inside, which it will be starting next week, he's outside; some weeks he needs no ice.) I asked him, as I have a couple of times before, if he had any striped bass heads and racks (skeletons) that he could bring. Unlike the old days, almost no one cleans or fillets fish to order anymore, at least in the New York metro area, so you have to ask in advance. (I know some people do; I said "almost.") It used to be that you could ask for a few pounds and have them minutes later, for free, no less.
When I showed up, he'd brought me two, a total of something like 12 pounds. (Those were big fish.) I spent a good two hours simmering them, picking off the meat (two pounds plus!) and straining the stock (nearly two gallons). Not a bad haul.
Equally, or perhaps even more exciting, were these glistening sardines, which have been unappreciated ("underutilized" is such an icky word) since I started writing about fish. (It's been pointed out that this is already the third time I've written, at least a little, about sardines, so it may appear that we're supported by the National Sardine Association, or NSA, but sadly, we're not.)
All of these little, vegetarian fish (not just sardines but anchovies, herring, spelt, and so on) are food for bigger fish (and, ridiculously, for farmed fish, and pet food, and are even ground into fertilizer), and, given how meaty and tasty they are, they should be eaten more by us. The problem, I suspect, is bones: Americans, especially—how do I put this delicately? I guess I don't—middle class white Americans—are notorious for not being able to deal with bones. If bones are a non-starter for you, I highly suggest getting over it and finding out what you're missing.
I cooked these beauties by simply marinating them in the fridge with abundant olive oil, salt, and rosemary, then roasting them in a hot skillet for about 10 minutes. If it's still grilling season where you live, try these.
I realize that not everyone has sardines (or even likes them), so let me leave you with a few simple, fast weeknight recipes that have nothing at all to do with fish: Manchurian Cauliflower, Saag Paneer, and Moroccan Chicken Thighs with Chickpeas. For good measure, scroll down below those and check out the No-Knead Bread that my friend Charlie's (Spice House Charlie) 11-year-old daughter made this weekend; it's both crazy impressive, and a testament to how great and doable that recipe is.
That's enough from me. Go cook something delicious, VOTE, and I'll see you back here on Friday, when I may or may not start talking turkey.
— Mark
Correction: Last Friday, I referred to an organization called the HEAL Food Alliance, and noted that HEAL stands for "Health, Education, Agriculture, Labor." The "E" actually stands for "Environment." Which I knew, but … brain failure.
There are many ways to spin this recipe, which originally came to me courtesy of my friend Suvir Saran. According to Suvir, the original version is closely associated with the Chinatown in Calcutta, where it's a common street food. The two-step process includes deep-frying, but the work goes quickly. And people go nuts for it.
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The chickpea flour "roux" thickens and flavors the yogurt sauce and keeps it from separating, but regular flour works too. If you can't find paneer (an Indian food store is your best bet), substitute mozzarella or feta. Other vegetables you can use: beet greens, chard, kale.
A deceptively easy weeknight chicken dish (as long as you have cooked or canned chickpeas around) with much of the exotic spicing that makes North African cuisine so enjoyable. With the added chickpeas and vegetables, it's also very nearly a one-pot meal; just serve it with rice or—more in keeping—couscous and you're all set.
My friend Charlie (from Spice House) sent this note to me yesterday:
My 11-year-old, Anna, grew up watching her parents cook recipes from How to Cook Everything. We are on our second edition, since the first edition was worn into oblivion.
When Anna was bored last weekend I suggested she try making No-Knead Bread. That was a big success. This weekend, Anna asked if she could make the same recipe again with an herb variation. We reviewed our herb collection and I suggested Herbes de Provence, having no idea if it would work. Anna added 1 tablespoon of HDP with the other ingredients. This produced a wonderful smell as the bread baked. We tried the bread with butter about 10 minutes after it came out of the oven. Even the 9-year-old little sister approved, which is amazing.
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By enriching its vending solutions with a Locker module, Amtek aims to improve the self-service experience, and at the same time meet the current needs of the retail market and the regulations required by the pandemic.
Safety, remote purchasing and shopping experience in this prolonged period of pandemic are the three pillars of the "new normal" scenario, where solutions that combine digital (remote purchasing) and physical retail find their place.
The purpose is to provide business continuity, respond to the needs of end consumers and better support retailers who, affected by new regulations and purchasing habits, had to radically change their business model.
Covid has changed consumption habits forever, accelerating the adoption of technological tools on a large scale. One fact is emblematic: during the months of lockdown, 75% of online purchases were made by people who had never shopped in digital marketplaces before. In addition, according to a research by GFK, when visiting stores nowadays, 73% of people look for safety and hygiene measures, and 35% prefer the staff not to touch the goods on sale.
Taking a focus in the pharmacy world, the post-covid sales scenario is depicted by some ongoing trends: online pharmacy sales grew 64% (source: Pharmacyscanner), while "contactless" sales in the traditional sales channel increased by 200% and, contextually, purchases in multi-product vending machines grew by 23.5.%
In the last period, we have recorded a great interest in solutions that make life easier for end customers, both in the retail and pharmaceutical sectors. There has been an average increase of 700% in the demand for lockers in the pharmaceutical world too.
In light of the trends, Amtek has developed a new locker range which aims to help retailers and at the same time provide safety to both operators and buyers, thereby facilitating the purchasing process. How? Using contactless purchase methods, that avoid contact with the surfaces within stores and with the operators.
Lockers can be considered as a sort of warehouse outside the traditional point of sale. They consist of heated or refrigerated compartments for product display and are fully equipped with payment systems (directly on site or remotely from home or office). This solution can be used in the pharmaceutical sector as well as in a broader spectrum of retail outlets.

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Your child is an avid gamer, and you wish to host a birthday party that he or she will absolutely love. A PC gaming competition party is your best bet. To give you a starting point on how to go about it, take a look at the following list:
- Choose a Cozy Venue
A gaming-themed birthday party involves a lot of sitting down and playing computer games. This is why it's important that the party be held in a cozy space in your home. The den where the gaming consoles are typically kept would be the best option.
If you don't have this type of room, any space with comfortable places to sit on and will fit all invited guests would be great. Curtains in the room would be great, too, for when the kids start playing; they will want to block out the light.
- Stock Up on Multiplayer Games
Multiplayer games are essential for a memorable PC gaming birthday party for your kid and his or her friends. There are different types that you can purchase, but we recommend the ones falling under the couch category. These are multiplayer games that can be played on the same screen from your couch.
These come in player-versus-player types with typically up to four participants. Some allow cooperative gameplayer, or coop, that will allow the kids to work together in a team. Most of these games allow online players, too, in case you have guests that couldn't make it in person.
- Get the Gaming Decor On
What's a birthday party without fun decor, right? The great thing about a game-themed shindig is that you will not run out of ideas for decorations. You can make "Happy birthday" signs using the font of some popular games.
You can also decorate with balloons or buntings reminiscent of popular gaming colors, such as green, black, and brown for Minecraft or yellow for Fortnite. If you can find more crafting time, you can also make ceiling hangings or posters with images of gaming consoles, headsets, or screens. Don't forget the party hats too.
- Have Game-Themed Cake and Treats
Now that you've handled how to decorate your kid's PC gaming birthday party, it's time to think of the food. There is an endless inspiration for gaming party food available today. They range from cakes to sweet treats and even drinks. Some great ideas for cakes are using fondant to form gaming consoles or simple silhouette toppers of popular game characters.
For cookies and cupcakes, you can decorate with tokens, gaming logos, and other character identifiers as well. Of course, you will want to serve these fun treats in appropriate plates. For instance, serve yummy Fortnite cupcakes on Fortnite plates for a Fortnite-themed party! If you're giving away loot bags, you can simply decorate paper bags with game colors or image, and then fill them with chocolates and candies.
- Host Activities for Nonplaying Guests
If your child invited more than four guests to his birthday party, you will have a constant rotation of idle kids who are not participating in the games. To keep them from getting bored, be sure to think of other activities for them as well.
You can set up a craft station where they can decorate their own game-themed cupcakes or cookies. You can also alter some traditional party games and give them a gaming twist. And if you have a yard, you can host toss games, do a giant block-building or knocking-down competition using boxes, or even break a piñata or two.
If these seem overwhelming, you can always hire a professional party planner to help you out or that one friend who is always up for some crafting adventure. Just keep in mind that even if you don't manage to do everything in this list, your child and his or her guests will no doubt have the best time at the gaming-themed birthday party that you pulled off.


text: NEW DELHI: Israel wants India to play a greater role in the emerging strategic landscape in the Middle East, with its own transformed relationship with the Arab world.On the eve of foreign minister S Jaishankar's visit to Israel, Alon Ushpiz, foreign secretary of Israel, sat down for an exclusive chat with TOI."We want very much to look into, how can the new situation in the Middle East have an Indian angle to it? How can we incorporate India into the opportunities that are emerging? Normally this region is flooded with threats and challenges. But in the last year, I have seen the dramatically changed landscape in the Middle East because of the Abraham Accords. This is really a strategic earthquake."This is India's first high-level engagement with the Naftali Bennett government in Jerusalem, therefore a visit that will be closely watched in Israel. India, particularly Modi, enjoyed an unprecedented relationship with former PM Benjamin Netanyahu's government, and the signals from the visit will be a pointer to the future of one of the closest relationships in the world. Therefore the Jaishankar-Yair Lapid discussions would be significant.Interestingly, Ushpiz said, while no one in the Quad had approached Israel, they would like to engage with "anyone" on the Quad focus areas of vaccines, emerging tech, climate change and security. "We will be happy to join any conversation in these areas. I will be very happy to deepen our cooperation with India on all these issues. But … no one from the Quad has knocked on our doors."The next frontiers of the bilateral relationship, Ushpiz said, lies in Big Data, technology, healthcare and communications."There are new frontiers when it comes to technology that we don't have the luxury of missing- AI, quantum computing, Big Data, cyber- all these things that can be part of our security cooperation and economic prosperity, but also provide security and stability to our people."Ushpiz said, "We have to be very strict, keep our eyes on the ball when it comes to new fields of technology. There is no doubt in my mind that technology can easily decide the economic fate of nations."Iran will remain a challenging spot for both countries. Ushpiz said Iran is "very determined to have nuclear capabilities, which I believe they have not deserted, which I believe they want to take as quickly as possible forward, which we believe they are breaching every promise that they've made and every paper that they've signed. Unfortunately, in their minds, in the minds of the Iranians, they do not see the robust and stern reaction from the International community."India, on the other hand, is doubling down on Iran, particularly in the context of the fresh security challenges emerging from Afghanistan.


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MADISON — The Battle Creek Bombers held the Madison Mallards to just five hits in a 7-1 decision at Warner Park Saturday night.
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Bombers pitcher Zac Ryan (2-0) went seven innings allowing just one run on five hits.
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Heir to three generations of Roman master craftsmen, Marco De Lellis learned the crafts of fine antique furniture and keyboard instrument restoration in several prestigious workshops, including the atelier of his grandfather Gaspare Tancredi.
Marco received his diploma in fine arts from the prestigious Liceo Artistico in Ripetta. At the age of 16 he became the chief organist and choir director in the Basilica St. Cecilia in Rome. After completing his studies, Mr. De Lellis began his apprenticeship in the third-generation workshop of his grandfather, Gaspare Tancredi, and his uncle Severino Lattanzi.
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Neurotoxicology has historically focused on substances that directly damage nervous tissue. Behavioral assays that test sensory, cognitive, or motor function are used to identify neurotoxins. But, the outcomes of behavioral assays may also be influenced by the physiological status of non-neural organs. Therefore, toxin induced damage to non- neural organs may contribute to behavioral modifications. Heavy metals and metalloids are persistent environmental pollutants and induce neurological deficits in multiple organisms. However, in the honey bee, an important insect pollinator, little is known about the sublethal effects of heavy metal and metalloid toxicity though they are exposed to these toxins chronically in some environments. In this thesis I investigate the sublethal effects of copper, cadmium, lead, and selenium on honey bee behavior and identify potential mechanisms mediating the behavioral modifications. I explore the honey bees' ability to detect these toxins, their sensory perception of sucrose following toxin exposure, and the effects of toxin ingestion on performance during learning and memory tasks. The effects depend on the specific metal. Honey bees detect and reject copper containing solutions, but readily consume those contaminated with cadmium and lead. And, exposure to lead may alter the sensory perception of sucrose. I also demonstrate that acute selenium exposure impairs learning and long-term memory formation or recall. Localizing selenium accumulation following chronic exposure reveals that damage to non-neural organs and peripheral sensory structures is more likely than direct neurotoxicity. Probable mechanisms include gut microbiome alterations, gut lining
damage, immune system activation, impaired protein function, or aberrant DNA methylation. In the case of DNA methylation, I demonstrate that inhibiting DNA methylation dynamics can impair long-term memory formation, while the nurse-to- forager transition is not altered. These experiments could serve as the bases for and reference groups of studies testing the effects of metal or metalloid toxicity on DNA methylation. Each potential mechanism provides an avenue for investigating how neural function is influenced by the physiological status of non-neural organs. And from an ecological perspective, my results highlight the need for environmental policy to consider sublethal effects in determining safe environmental toxin loads for honey bees and other insect pollinators.
- Burden, Christina Marie (Author)
- Amdam, Gro (Thesis advisor)
- Smith, Brian H. (Thesis advisor)
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Now as I said in My Bliss Picks post, I probably am not playing in Tribe next year…but alas, I do have eyes…and an opinion. And like any opinionated woman, I feel the need to share those opinions with anyone who cares to listen. Since you're here reading these words, I'm going to assume you are, thankfully, interested in what I have to say.
When I realised Tribe was doing an entire band filled with Fancy Indian costumes a few months ago I became irrationally excited. I love Fancy Indian as a traditional mas character (blame the Taino in me) and the image I conjured in my mind of a sea of floor length war bonnets and breastplates was too much for me, cyah deal.
At the actual presentation though, I was happy to see such a variation in Fancy Indian interpretations. Here are my top picks IF I were playing in Tribe 2014.
Hawkeye by Solange Shaw Gopaul
Solange strikes again. This time with a super sexy offering sporting the recently popular 'spider' style bikini bottom. Granted it's an unforgiving style, but Solange's section in Tribe is usually private (probably for that exact reason) and will probably attract the bessest of the bessest things. I also love the colour combination of green, white and beige, since it's a bit different from the usual vibrant colour combinations. It all works really well together. If I were playing with Tribe this would be my first option, though I'm curious as to how this colour combination would work with my complexion. Nevertheless, looking forward to seeing this on the road.
Edit: Only now seeing the bottom piece on the backline. Uhhm…LOVE. I love a print so it's really great to see it integrated on what is normally just a plain spandex panty. This is a great alternative as well to the spider style bottom piece I originally thought was for BL as well. Sigh, Solange, you never cease to wow me with the subtlest of design choices.
Tribal Warrior by Monique Nobrega
Oh yes. For anyone who has paid attention to mas since 2004 (which was literally the first year I really started paying attention to adult mas) you would get the reference here to Tribe's section in Poison 2004. In a way, maybe this should have been in Bliss's presentation since it is a literal nod to the costume that started it all. The orange & yellow colour combo is vibrant and beautiful, I love the bodywear and the cut on the frontline bra. I do love the backline as well though. All in all it is the perfect section and I think every masquerader will be happy with the options afforded them in Tribal Warrior. Close second for me in terms of favourite.
Rain Dancer by Monique Nobrega
Rain Dancer is a beautiful, different costume. I love the drama of the excessive fringe juxtaposed with the simplicity of the bronze bikini below. Also…LOVE a mohawk headpiece. LOVE. I saw some comments that fringe often poses a problem on the road (for wining purposes nah) so that may be the only downside.
Mohican by Valmiki Maharaj
Had to give a shout out to Valmiki for this Mohican offering. 'Dripping in gold' is all I kept thinking during the presentation while Greer pranced her butt off in this amazing frontline costume. I love the fact that Val incorporated the ethnic print feather cutouts throughout the backpack – it's subtle detail that I think really adds to the overall effect. I personally wouldn't play in a yellow costume because of my complexion, but lucky be the ones who can sport this sexy costume on the road next year.
I have a few overall comments on Tribe that I think apply to the band's progression over the last few years. One of my friends/co-workers just called me to talk about costumes and she made a comment along the lines of 'The waistbands though Ceola!' to which I promptly replied 'Waistbands? What waistbands?'. Hardy har har. No but really…while I personally don't mind a decorated panty…there are sooooooo many people who want/need one to maintain a sense of modesty and decorum. Not everyone is Sian 'The Body' Macintosh.
I really appreciate the build your costume style that Tribe adopted a few years now…where you can make your costume as simple or as elaborate as you care to. On the downside of this…I've found that more and more sections basically have the same foundation costume for backline and frontline, while the only real differentiation between the two comes when you start adding backpacks and huge headpieces. I prefer a totally different costume all together for frontline, personally.
All in all I'm happy with Tribe's 2014 presentation. I know some people are harping on and on about it being disappointing but I honestly think it's because Tribe has reached a point where expectations of them are usually super high. Let's be real, there's only so much you can do with BBF mas. If you want something truly out of the box then there is K2K (another band I haven't heard much about and am looking forward to seeing for 2014).
Looking forward to next year Carnival.


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The municipality of Athens has hosted a very special Christmas lunch on Monday, offering a hearty meal to over 2,000 homeless citizens.
The feast took place at 13:00 at the indoors stadium of Rouf where more than 12,000 food portions were offered to Athenians living below the poverty line.
The initiative was organised by the municipality's Reception and Solidarity Centre of the municipality of Athens in an effort to help people have a better Christmas Eve.
Meanwhile, the City of Athens announced on Wednesday it has opened a heated venue for the homeless to find shelter during the cold temperatures streak.
A group of teams from the city's Reception and Solidarity Center near Omonia Square have organised visits in different areas of Athens where the homeless seek refuge to inform them about the venue and deliver blankets and hot beverages.
The designated venue is located at 66 Sophocleous Street and will remain open until 29 December at 10 in the morning, Kathimerini reports.


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What is the inflection point of #y=xe^x#?
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We need to find where the concavity changes. These are the inflection points; usually it's where the second derivative is zero.
Our function is
Let's see where
#y = f(x) = x*e^x#
So use the product rule:
#f'(x) = x*d/dx(e^x) + e^x*d/dx(x) = x e^x + e^x*1 = e^x(x+1)#
#f''(x) = (x+1)*d/dx(e^x) + e^x*d/dx(x+1)#
Set f''(x) = 0 and solve to get x = -2. The second derivative changes sign at -2, and so the concavity changes at x = -2 from concave down to the left of -2 to concave up to the right of -2.
The inflection point is at (x,y) = (-2, f(-2)).
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Primary/secondary worth it?
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Hello everyone. I'' in the process of researching how to set up a new boiler that I will be installing after the winter time. My house is a 2 floor colonial 2200 sqr feet. Heated by an oil fired boiler supplying water to 3/4" copper fin tube baseboards. I have not had the chance to do a heat loss calc yet or measure out the radiation. Last year I did some updates to my old boiler and from research decided against cold starting. I currently run a 180 high limit, 145 low limit, with the economy feature enables on my hydrolevel 3250 plus. After running a year like that, I did not notice any ill effects from condensation or soot. Boiler was barely dirty. Just want to get my planning right for when I eventually install the new boiler. My main question is... Is a primary/secondary setup ideal for a small residential system like this? I read all kinds of mixed things. Most saying that its not necessary with 3/4" fin tubes.
HomerJSmith Member Posts: 2,275Depends on the boiler. A Hydrostat is probably not necessary on a modern boiler.0
Conventional oil fired cast boiler? Probably not.
Do an analysis of the heat load and amount of heat emitters. See how low of a SWT you can run at design condition.
If you can run low temperatures you may need a boiler return protection valve. You do not want to run extended periods with return temperature below 130F, without protection.
This journal will take you through the steps to see what some options are.
https://www.caleffi.com/sites/default/files/file/idronics_25_na.pdfBob "hot rod" Rohr
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What's your zip code and how many gallons of oil did you burn last season, for a quick heat loss.
The installer is the most important part of the puzzle, as is proper heat loss.
Primary/secondary may not be necessary, but definitely protecting the boiler from low return water temperature is very important.steve0
My current set up is a 20 plus year old thermodynamics steel boiler. I was specifically interested in replacing it with a cast iron weil mclain wgo. Just trying to figure out what the best option is for efficiency without going crazy. I dont make DHW with the boiler. Its just for two zones of heat. The house is definitely over radiated. Pretty much baseboard wall to wall in each room against one of the walls. Its looking like I wont be able to figure out whats best until I do the heat calc and work out the numbers.0
> @STEVEusaPA said:
> What's your zip code and how many gallons of oil did you burn last season, for a quick heat loss.
> The installer is the most important part of the puzzle, as is proper heat loss.
> Primary/secondary may not be necessary, but definitely protecting the boiler from low return water temperature is very important.
My zip code is 11779. As far as how many gallons.. I don't have an accurate number. I use a wood stove on and off throughout the winter so the amount of oil burned won't be very accurate.0
You'll have to do it the long way then. You may want to look at an EK.
> @STEVEusaPA said:
> You'll have to do it the long way then. You may want to look at an EK.
> https://energykinetics.com/productoverview/
Thanks. I will definitely look into it.0
If you have one loop per floor and the perimeter is all fin tube element, you will want to make sure a method to keep the output matched to each room is accounted for (one way to do it is to run plain pipe in some of the covers so that there is more and less emitter in different rooms). If it is just a loop and no bypass or other means of balancing it, the end near the boiler will have hotter water and more output per foot than the end near the return.0
Hey neighbor! I'm in 11779 too. Check out slant fin's app for heat loss calculator0
Hey buddy!! I downloaded it. Hopefully if I have a chance this wknd I can measure everything out and get a heat loss calc.0
Are there any rooms that are over-heated or under-heated? This is important to determine if there is too much radiation.
You need to start with the room with the lowest temperature and get that room comfortable on the normal "coldest day of the year" (otherwise known as design temperature). Once you have that water temperature right, you can start removing sections of fin from the radiators or placing aluminum foil around the fins to block some of the heat in the warmer rooms, by trial and error, you can get a fairly well-balanced zone.
Now set the water temperature (high limit) to the lowest water temperature that will provide the needed amount of heat. This may take some time and several cold overnights until you get it right. depending on how much "over radiation" you may be able to start at 165°F and see what the room temperature is overnight. If the room is 8° too cold, then raise the limit temperature by 8° and see if that gets you closer.Edward F Young. Retired HVAC ContractorSpecialized in Residential Oil Burner and Hydronics2
@EdTheHeaterMan makes perfect sense. The master bath and bedroom get the hottest. Right now I have 2 rooms under construction and those doors are shut so that may have something to do with it. Once I get everything set I will open all the doors and put thermometers in a few rooms. Seems like I have had pretty significant savings using the hydrolevel efficiency mode. It isnt an outdoor reset but works similar. It adjusts the high limit based on how many calls for heat and how long the call for heat is. Im really looking forward to doing a proper heat calc. My current setup seems oversized. Currently running a 1.0 nozzle and the boiler IBR rating is 149k btu. Current setup is working. Only reason I plan on swapping the boiler with a new one is because this one is 20+ years old. I'm going to be in this house for a while. I would rather be worry free. Boilers arent a problem until they are a problem. Just want to make sure whatever route I go is correct and the best for my application. I plan to do the install myself and have my tech come set up the burner with a combustion test.0
Replace your boiler w something better then a single pass boiler for God's sake . Take a look at buderus g115 or any three pass boiler for that matter easier to clean no combustion chamber ,easy to thoroughly clean and high eff number over single pass and better grade of cast iron and last but not least better insulation on the boiler ,leveling legs . These where the only oil boiler I installed when I did oil unless they needed a tankless .again do yourself some thing bettter then a single pass ,on a side note have your water tested for tds and if high have the system filled using de mineralized water or you may need to your boiler delimed if it starts to percolate .Three pass boilers can run lower stack temps so you should possibly have your chimney lined it would be a smart preventive measure peace and good luck clammuR.A. Calmbacher L.L.C. HVAC
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Specializing in steam and hydronic heating1
Thanks clammy. I will definitely look into a 3 pass. My chimney is already lined with a 6" stainless liner.0
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With the lambing season upon us, sheep farmers are being asked to consider if they are supplying adequate energy to ensure the nutritional demands of the ewe are being met.
Commenting on the best approach to nutrition, Dr Kenton Hart, Caltech Crystalyx's technical manager, said: "Throughout a ewe's pregnancy, regardless of system ,the nutritional demands follow the same pattern, and its vital farmers focus on the timely needs of the pregnant ewes to reduce losses and maximise performance.
"Nutrition in mid pregnancy should be sufficient to optimise placental growth. Foetuses undergo very little growth in mid pregnancy, but growth of the placenta continues and is completed by the end of the third month of gestation. The placenta provides all the nutrients for the unborn lambs in late pregnancy and poor placental development will result in low birthweight lambs with poor viability – irrespective of late pregnancy feeding.
"So, mid pregnancy feeding should aim to maintain ewe condition as far as possible. Loss of body condition in mid pregnancy will only reduce body reserves available for milk production in early lactation."
Dr Hart added: "Research work by SAC showed that a sub-clinical deficiency of cobalt in the first half of pregnancy resulted in lambs which were slower to stand and suckle and much more susceptible to neonatal diseases. All these symptoms occurred irrespective of late pregnancy feeding, so it's important not to put all your efforts into late pregnancy nutrition – mid pregnancy efforts will be rewarded.
"Access to dry hay in mid pregnancy is always beneficial and can be complemented with a high energy feed block together with trace elements, minerals and vitamins to stimulate forage digestion and fermentation in the rumen and help bridge any dietary shortfall. This is a proven and very easy practice to put into place."
Dr Hart added: "Lamb survival is largely dependent on a good birthweight and high lamb vigour, coupled with good maternal care and a swift onset of lactation by the ewe. With 70% of foetal growth taking place in the final six weeks of pregnancy, all these factors are dependent on good late pregnancy nutrition.
"As the unborn lamb grows, so does the energy demand placed on the heavily pregnant ewe. The more lambs she carries, the greater her daily energy requirement. But as the volume of the uterus increases with growing foetal size, rumen volume is decreased due to a lack of available space in the abdomen, illustrating the need for effective nutrition. It's all about quality and not quantity."


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USACE to Host Matagorda Channel Meeting
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, and the Calhoun Port Authority will host a public scoping meeting January 24, 2017.
The meeting will take place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Bauer Civic Center in Port Lavaca, Texas.
"The purpose of this meeting is to invite interested persons, organizations and representatives from the general public, federal, state and local governments, agencies, Indian tribes, academia, business and industry to participate in identifying significant issues related to the proposed modifications of the Matagorda Ship Channel," said Sheri Willey, project manager for the USACE Galveston District.
According to Willey, a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement (DIFR-EIS) will be prepared to assess the social, economic and environmental effects of widening and deepening the Matagorda Ship Channel in Calhoun and Matagorda counties, Texas.
The DIFR-EIS will also evaluate the impacts and potential benefits of a dredged material management plan that may include new upland, confined placement areas, beneficial use of dredged material sites and Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Sites.
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Purpose of Writing: The Prophet Isaiah was primarily called to prophesy to the Kingdom of Judah. Judah was going through times of revival and times of rebellion. Judah was threatened with destruction by Assyria and Egypt, but was spared because of God's mercy. Isaiah proclaimed a message of repentance from sin and hopeful expectation of God's deliverance in the future.
Key Verses:
Isaiah 6:8, "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?' And I said, 'Here am I. Send me!'"
Isaiah 7:14, "Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel."
Isaiah 9:6, "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
Isaiah 14:12-13, "How you have fallen from heaven, O morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations! You said in your heart, "I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of the sacred mountain."
Isaiah 53:5-6, "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all."
Isaiah 65:25, "The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but dust will be the serpent's food. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, says the LORD."
Brief Summary: The book of Isaiah reveals God's judgment and salvation. God is "holy, holy, holy" (Isaiah 6:3), and therefore He cannot allow sin to go unpunished (Isaiah 1:2; 2:11-20; 5:30; 34:1-2; 42:25). Isaiah portrays God's oncoming judgment as a "consuming fire" (Isaiah 1:31; 30:33).
At the same time, Isaiah understands that God is a God of mercy, grace, and compassion (Isaiah 5:25; 11:16; 14:1-2; 32:2; 40:3; 41:14-16). The nation of Israel (both Judah and Israel) is blind and deaf to God's commands (Isaiah 6:9-10; 42:7). Judah is compared to a vineyard that should be, and will be, trampled on (Isaiah 5:1-7). Only because of His mercy and His promises to Israel, will God not allow Israel or Judah to be completely destroyed. He will bring restoration, forgiveness, and healing (43:2; 43:16-19; 52:10-12).
More than any other book in the Old Testament, Isaiah focuses on the salvation that will come through the Messiah. The Messiah will one day rule in justice and righteousness (Isaiah 9:7; 32:1). The reign of the Messiah will bring peace and safety to Israel (Isaiah 11:6-9). Through the Messiah, Israel will be a light to all the nations (Isaiah 42:6; 55:4-5). The Messiah's kingdom on earth (Isaiah chapters 65-66) is the goal toward which all of the book of Isaiah points. It is during the reign of the Messiah that God's righteousness will be fully revealed to the world.
In a seeming paradox, the book of Isaiah also presents the Messiah as one who will suffer. Isaiah chapter 53 vividly describes the Messiah suffering for sin. It is through His wounds that healing is achieved. It is through His suffering that our iniquities are taken away. This apparent contradiction is solved in the Person of Jesus Christ. In His first advent, Jesus was the suffering servant of Isaiah chapter 53. In His second advent, Jesus will be the conquering and ruling King, the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).
Foreshadowings: As stated above, chapter 53 of Isaiah describes the coming Messiah and the suffering He would endure in order to pay for our sins. In His sovereignty, God orchestrated every detail of the crucifixion to fulfill every prophecy of this chapter, as well as all other messianic prophecies of the Old Testament. The imagery of chapter 53 is poignant and prophetic and contains a complete picture of the Gospel. Jesus was despised and rejected (v. 3; Luke 13:34; John 1:10-11), stricken by God (v.4; Matthew 27:46), and pierced for our transgressions (v. 5; John 19:34; 1 Peter 2:24). By His suffering, He paid the punishment we deserved and became for us the ultimate and perfect sacrifice (v. 5; Hebrews 10:10). Although He was sinless, God laid on Him our sin, and we became God's righteousness in Him (2 Corinthians 5:21).
Practical Application: The book of Isaiah presents our Savior to us in undeniable detail. He is the only way to heaven, the only means of obtaining the grace of God, the only Way, the only Truth, and the only Life (John 14:6; Acts 4:12). Knowing the price Christ paid for us, how can we neglect or reject "so great a salvation"? (Hebrews 2:3). We have only a few, short years on earth to come to Christ and embrace the salvation only He offers. There is no second chance after death, and eternity in hell is a very long time.
Do you know people who claim to be believers in Christ who are two-faced, who are hypocrites? That is perhaps the best summary of how Isaiah viewed the nation of Israel. Israel had an appearance of righteousness, but it was a facade. In the Book of Isaiah, the Prophet Isaiah challenges Israel to obey God with all of their heart, not just on the outside. Isaiah's desire was that those who heard and read his words would be convicted to turn from wickedness and turn to God for forgiveness and healing.
Isaiah, whose name means "Yahweh is salvation," is best known for writing the book that bears his name in the Old Testament. His writings are especially significant for the prophecies he made about the coming Messiah, hundreds of years before Jesus was born (Isaiah 7:14; 9:1-7, 11:2-4; 53:4-7, 9, 12). Matthew quotes Isaiah when describing John the Baptist's ministry (Matthew 3:3; Isaiah 40:3), and when Jesus moved to Galilee to start His ministry, Isaiah's prophecy was fulfilled (Matthew 4:13-16; Isaiah 9:1-2). Jesus quotes Isaiah's prophecy when speaking in parables (Isaiah 6:9; Matthew 13:14-15), and the apostle Paul also makes reference to the same prophecy when he is in Rome (Acts 28:26-27). When Jesus reads from Isaiah (Isaiah 61:1-2) in the synagogue at Nazareth, He amazes many of the Jews by claiming the prophecy is fulfilled in Him (Luke 4:16-21). It is also interesting to note that the Gospels quote more from Isaiah's writings than from any other of the Old Testament prophets.
Little is written about Isaiah the man. We know that he was the son of Amoz and that he married and had sons of his own (Isaiah 1:1; 7:3; 8:3). Though Isaiah's recognition as a great prophet is indicated in the books of the Kings and Chronicles, it is also probable that he was a priest, as his calling from God took place in the temple (Isaiah 6:4), an area reserved only for priests. The anointing he receives at his calling is similar to that of the prophet Jeremiah (Jeremiah 1:9; Isaiah 6:7).
Along with his contemporary, the prophet Micah, Isaiah served the southern kingdom of Judah under the reigns of four kings. At the time of Isaiah's ministry, Judah was a sinful and unjust nation. Nevertheless, Isaiah believed that Judah was God's chosen nation and they would be vindicated by God. With support from Micah and the godly King Hezekiah, their enemies were held at bay and a revival swept through the nation of Judah (2 Kings 19:32-36; 2 Chronicles 32:20-23). Many commentators describe Isaiah as Judah's evangelist because he worked tirelessly to turn the people back to God.
There were many highs and lows in Isaiah's life. His faithfulness to God was rewarded with some amazing miracles. In answer to Isaiah's prayer, God moved the sun back ten steps as a sign to King Hezekiah that God would add a further 15 years to Hezekiah's life (2 Kings 20:8-11; 2 Chronicles 32:24). Yet Isaiah spent three years stripped naked and barefoot, in obedience to God, as a "sign and wonder" against the Egyptians (Isaiah 20:2-4). His contemporary, Micah, did likewise (Micah 1:8), though we are not told for how long.
It is in examining a man's heart that we can learn what kind of a man he is, and Jesus said it is from the overflow of a man's heart that he speaks (Matthew 12:34). It is from Isaiah's writings that we learn of his unswerving faithfulness and his complete humility before God. He also had great respect from King Hezekiah's court and his peers, which was evident in times of crisis. Some of the world's greatest art works, music and poetry have come from men who walked closely with God, and we can count Isaiah among them. His grasp of the Hebrew language has been likened to that of Shakespeare's English, as we read in Isaiah some of the most beautiful writings in the Bible. Though the book of Isaiah was written over 2,500 years ago, it is well worth reading through the entire book, because in it we see much wisdom that still applies to our Christian lives today.
It appears that Isaiah was a very private man. When we meet some of today's renowned speakers face to face, we may be disappointed to find they appear somewhat aloof. However, as with Isaiah, we can learn that their ministry is all about pointing people to God, not to themselves. And despite his reticence, Isaiah's prominence is in the effect his ministry had on the people. In these last days, we need to make every word we speak count for the kingdom. And from Isaiah's lifestyle we learn that, when God accomplishes a part of His plan through us, we must ensure that all the glory goes to Him.
In addition, it appears Isaiah's ministry was characterized by closeness with other godly men, like Micah and King Hezekiah. Going it alone can often leave us vulnerable, but when we are united by God's Holy Spirit to other members of the body of Christ through fellowship and prayer, our ministry is more effective by virtue of the protection others provide.
Isaiah 1:8-20
Psalm 51:7-17
Prophets are God's messengers, called to speak to people on his behalf. Their messages demonstrate just how much God desires to be close to his people. God wants his people to flourish, to experience peace and joy, but sin gets in the way. So God sends prophets to warn his people and urge them to turn from sin and its destruction. When Israel doesn't listen, they experience the consequences of their own ways, just like the prophets warned. But when Israel listens, they receive God's promised mercy. And we can too. If we are honest about our sins and want to leave them behind, God will forgive us––completely. That's how God wants to show his faithfulness and justice to people. He forgives everyone who humbly comes to him.
Feel free to focus on just a few reflections right now or meditate all throughout the week by focusing on one reflection per day.
Isaiah 1:10-20
Isaiah 1:10-20
Psalm 51:7-17
Psalms 51:7-17
. What similarities do you notice? What does God want more than rituals of worship
Psalm 51:16-17
Psalms 51:16-17
Isaiah 1:18
Isaiah 1:18
in light of verse 15
Isaiah 1:15
. Why is their sin pictured as being "red"?
Now read Revelation 7:14
Revelation 7:14
and Ephesians 1:6-7
Ephesians 1:6-7
. What is unique about the blood of Jesus?
The phrase "white as snow" is used to describe Jesus' own appearance
(Daniel 7:9
Daniel 7:9
, Matthew 28:3
Matthew 28:3
What comes to mind when you consider how God made a way for you to appear as pure as Jesus?:
1 John 1:5-9
1God is faithful and just to forgive sin that's yielded to him. How do you understand the concept of justice? How do you think Jesus' sacrifice on the cross helps us understand how justice and forgiveness can work together?
2God wants his people to thrive in a relationship with him and with one another. So he sends his prophets to protect the relationship from the destructive consequences of sin. What does this reveal about God's character?
3What is one example of how sin has hindered your relationship with God and others in the past?
4Are there any sins that are hindering your relationships now? Do you need to change course or apologize to someone today? Take some time to be real with God about that in prayer. Receive the peace of his forgiveness and start new today.


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Have you ever heard of light therapy? Learn what it is with our guide. We also discuss the pros and cons of this treatment method.
As per Wikipedia, "Light therapy or phototherapy, classically referred to as heliotherapy, consists either of exposure to daylight or some equivalent form of light as a treatment for seasonal affective disorder or exposure of the skin to specific wavelengths of light using polychromatic polarized light to treat a skin condition."
In light therapy, also known as phototherapy, the patient is exposed to an artificial light source, similar to the sunlight. This therapy is mainly effective in the cases of SAD (Seasonal affective disorder) i.e. it is a major depressive disorder that occurs in a particular season during a certain time or season, especially in winters. It is also used to treat insomnia and sleeping disorders.
Light therapy is mainly opted to compensate for the deprivation of sunlight which results in depression, anxiety, change in sleeping patterns, or sleeping disorders such as insomnia. The patient is allowed to sit near a light therapy box that emits strong light, similar to sunlight.
To avoid damage, the light should shine into your eyes indirectly, not directly. This therapy usually begins in the winter season in case of SAD and ends in the early spring season. The therapy session usually lasts for 10-15 minutes depending upon the patient's capability and strength of the light therapy box. If the light therapy box is more powerful then the treatment will last for less time and vice versa.
Light therapy triggers the production of serotonin, a "feel-good brain hormone" which lifts up your mood with this therapy.
These side effects include sunburn, red or watery eyes, headache, nausea, etc. These side effects can be removed by reducing the length of light therapy sessions Or the strength of light emitted from the light therapy box. Or, alternately you can also reduce these side effects by using sunscreens, nasal drops, or eye drops.
You must immediately contact your physician in case you have:
Light therapy has many positive effects and can be done at the ease of your home with your own rented or purchased lightbox.
Here are some pros of Light Therapy:
Every coin has two aspects and so is light therapy.
Here are some cons of light therapy that you might deal with:
Light therapy is found to be helpful for patients with sleeping disorders such as insomnia, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, and some types of depression.
Some doctors also recommend light therapy in case the patient is experiencing sleeping issues related to:
When light therapy is practiced regularly, then it might be useful in resetting the circadian rhythm i.e. biological clock of the body in the patients. This results in the enhancement of sleeping behaviors of the patients and the individuals undergoing light therapy are better able to fall asleep earlier at night, or sleep in later in the morning, depending on what they need.
In the light therapy session, eyes' retinal cells perceive the light from the light therapy box, affecting certain chemicals in your brain.
These chemicals are called melatonin and serotonin, and they're responsible for regulating your sleep-wake cycle. The perception of light delays your brain's melatonin production, waking you up and lifting your mood.
Patients with non-seasonal depression also commonly face sleep issues, including insomnia, hypersomnia, and excessive daytime sleepiness. Although the research on this part is less conclusive, light therapy is also apparently beneficial for individuals with non-seasonal depression.
Light therapy alone can be beneficial for these individuals, although light therapy in combination with an antidepressant tends to be more effective in case of depression.
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And It's About Time There Was Some Support For Cushing's!
I went in to hospital for testing 3 ½ years ago now when I was 20. This was after years of all my doctors saying things like "I would grow out of it" or "it is just stress from University etc". I was overweight for the amount of exercise I did and I also ate well. I had a really fat face and would flush a lot.
I would get hot all the time, and so sweat whatever I did. I couldn't wear jumpers even when really cold (for everyone else) and it was horrible.I also would wake at 5-6am every morning and just couldn't sleep properly. I would be tired all day, depressed and generally fed up!
I had things like my thyroid tested but after 6 months still nothing. I had then finished University so moved home. During this move my notes were lost so when I got back to my home I had to start all over again.
After another 5 months it was found my testosterone was low so I was given some gel to replace it. 5 months after that I went back to my GP, this time complaining that I had very bruised legs. He put me in for cortisol testing which was high. I was then diagnosed with Cushing's disease so at last I actually felt relieved it wasn't me just imagining all these symptoms and there was something actually wrong with me. I was a rare case as I was told that Cushing's was a rare disease especially amongst someone my age and then also for a male!
5 months later I had a petrosal sinus test which concluded that the problem was with my pituitary gland. About 4 months after this I finally got an operation to try and remove what they thought was a lump on my pituitary gland! This they removed successfully and I was home about 4 days later. This was now January, 2 years after I had initially gone in for tests.
Nothing was improving; I was taking hydrocortisone now but was feeling worse and worse. I "weaned" myself off and eventually took nothing, feeling better without it. It hadn't worked and then I found out that the tissue they removed turned out to be healthy tissue!
The next year was horrible; months would pass with nothing happening. Letters would be lost that were sent between doctors/surgeons and when I rang up following up things it was a hopeless cause. During the summer I was going to be sent to Sheffield for Radiotherapy, so I had scans done then sent. These were lost so had to be sent again. After more hassling later and being prepared to fly out to Sweden (I'm half Swedish anyway) and having it done privately I was eventually told I couldn't have it done anyway as they couldn't see anything on the pituitary.
I was then refereed to a surgeon who would be removing my adrenal glands (this letter was at first lost).
Summer was over now and I was feeling terrible. My parent ended up writing letters of complaint to several doctors/surgeons/GP and also my local MP. At this point I had probably been ill for 6-8 years and I had really had enough!
Anyway I was "rushed" through and eventually I had my adrenal glands removed in December with Christmas of work to recover from that.
6 months on now in May 2007 I have lost 2 stone (about 14kg), I can sleep and I feel a million times better, I can't really say I'm back to how I was as I don't ever remember feeling normal!
I don't know if my drugs are right yet (I'm on hydrocortisone and fludrocortisone) as at the moment I feel really bloated all the time. I've tried contacting my endocrinologist but no luck at the moment!
I was also told last time I saw a endocrinologist that my pituitary had grown (I was producing more ACTH) so I would have to wait for an MRI scan to see how much. They suspect it could be Nelson's syndrome. Still waiting now for a date for that!
If anyone wants to contact me for any reason, feel free (). If it's advice you want then I seemed to have gone through quite a bit!


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Inmates who were Jewish before coming to prison can usually give references from relatives, and if they were affiliated, from rabbis. One could also inquire as to whether they kept kosher before going to jail and how observant they were. Additionally, their observance level should be apparent by other practices in prison (i.e., do they attempt to observe the Shabbat?). In the UK, the official line (set by the prisons) is that if the inmate ate Kosher food outside prison, he/she has a right to it inside prison. There is at least one progressive rabbi in the UK whose rule is: If a Jewish inmate requests Kosher food, he will approve it.
There are, of course, prisoners who convert to traditional Judaism. Most non-Jews who chose to convert need a Rabbi for guidance and, of course, the conversion procedures (circumcision or drawing of blood if already circumcised and immersion). Those who are Jewish and want to become more observant, can take the steps slowly and under the guidance of a rabbi, as well. If they are truly sincerely, they can begin with a vegetarian diet, and demonstrate their sincerity thourhg other Jewish practices. For example, do they keep the Sabbath, do they pray (three times) daily, do they have and put on Tephillin, do they engage in serious Jewish study, have they set about to make "Tshuvah" repentance for those they harmed that might have caused them to be incarcerated. Do they even know what Tephillin is?
However, the issue is complicated. There is a halachic ruling about a person who claims to be Jewish. If he makes the claim outside of Israel, you accept him at his word since there is no advantage to be Jewish in the Diaspora. If he says he is Jewish in the land, you must question him if you are suspicious since there are advantages to be a Jew in Israel. The same should hold for a Jew in prison. Is there an advantage to be an observant Jew in prison? Would he get special privileges? If so, question him.
If the party in question is a convert, ask him for the rabbinic court that presided at his conversion. What did he have to do for conversion? If it is a legitimate rabbinic court, there would be records. Ask what synagogue he was a member of before prison. You can contact that synagogue and they should know him. Ask him who was his rabbi? Ask if his family can verify his Jewishness and level of observance. Ask him if his mother was Jewish? Jewish diet is important but not the most important part of being a Jew.
There are also a number of rulings that affect Jewish practice in Prison. In Ross v. Coughlin 669 F. Supp 1235 (S.D.N.Y. 1987), the key points were (1) that a prisoner can wear a beard but should shave for an ID photo; (2) yarmulke, tallith & tallith katan are allowed; and (3) Kosher food is allowed. Young v. Lane 922 F. 2d 370 (7th Cir. 1991) also ruled that a prisoner may wear yarmulka Ward v. Walsh 1 F. 3rd 873 (9th Cir. 1992) was a case where Kosher food was requested, but the request was remanded to District Court for more facts. Candles were not allowed because of security. Transferring the prisoner on Shabbat was permitted, because forcing prison not to transfer would be too much of a burden. There was also no obligation to get a rabbi. In Best v. Kelly 879 F. Supp 305 (W.D.N.Y. 1995), the prison chaplain said the plaintiff was not Jewish, and the court held he could not wear a yarmulke. In Thomas v. Lord 174 Misc.2d 461, 664 N.Y.S.2d 973 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 1997), No. 1963-96. Dated: July 8, 1997, a prisoner's request that court declare her a member of the Jewish faith and that prison authorities accept her as such was denied; however, the non-Jewish prisoner had a right to participate in all Jewish religious observances to the extent allowed by the teachings of the religion and subject to any legitimate or penologic restrictions that may be appropriate. In People ex rel. Sarkis 175 Misc.2d 433, 668 N.Y.S.2d 435 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 1997)a petition by an Orthodox Jew acquitted of second degree murder on ground of insanity and committed to psychiatric hospital to be furloughed during Jewish holidays was denied, as were his proposed alternatives to the accommodations being made by the hospital. In Umar v. Scott , 991 S.W.2d 512 (Tex. App. 1999), the prison policy of not allowing inmates to grow beards, except for legitimate medical reasons, along with the policy of not allowing closed custody inmates to attend congregational religious services or religious classes together was ruled as not violating Muslim prisoner's free exercise rights and equal protection rights under the U.S. Constitution, the Texas Government Code, or the Texas Constitution.
The FAQ is a collection of documents that is an attempt to answer questions that are continually asked on the soc.culture.jewish family of newsgroups. It was written by cooperating laypeople from the various Judaic movements. You should not make any assumption as to accuracy and/or authoritativeness of the answers provided herein. In all cases, it is always best to consult a competent authority--your local rabbi is a good place to start.
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Soups, Knives, and the Unreachable Sublime
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Crank spends all day scratching lottery tickets. Cog wants Crank to get a job so they can pay the bills. Will Crank's obsession be their demise or their ticket to freedom?
Soups, Knives, and the Unreachable Sublime is set to receive a staged reading in April, 2021, as part of the New Play Festival at the University of Colorado, Boulder.
This play will also be receiving a workshop through an extension of the Curious New Voices program at Curious Theatre Company, which will conclude in a staged reading on April 26, 2021
"Cause when you're in the dark, you're alone. And when you're alone you don't have to pretend to be whoever you're pretending to be. You don't have to pretend to care, so you don't."
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After striking the indie scene with "Paumanhin" and "Papatungo", together with having their songs featured in the iWantTFC series "Sleep with Me", the sibling alt-pop duo finally paints us a collection of songs about their music journey through their debut EP "Outlines".
As for No Lore, this EP is called "Outlines" because it depicts their journey as they navigate a blank canvas full of hope and creativity in music form. Their music bursts forth a colorful display of alt-pop while it "explores life's grandest themes of love, heartbreak, and the light and darkness of living—most of which are just outlines of what's to come, and the unending possibilities that await our journey as a duo" says Tita Halaman and Jerald Juatco on their debut EP.
"Outlines" consists of six (6) original tracks and one (1) cover rendition of Kate Bush's 1985 hit single "Running Up That Hill" which is one of the crowd favorites during their gigs. The EP starts with No Lore's debut single "Lou", which is a Scot word for love, but the song speaks of the denial of love itself.
With its upbeat and catchy melody, powered by its poetic lyrics, Lou captivates its listeners in a lovely yet haunting moment of love, sadness, and hope. Lou narrates the story of a girl named 'Lou' whose fear of fighting for the things she loves kept her from love itself. "This song perfectly captures that desperate persistence of love and courage" No Lore shares.
Before launching the music video for "Lou", a webisode series called "Lou and Sam" directed by James Ocampo and starred by actress Fiona Yang and Ashe Uy (who previously starred in the Filipino musical "Rak of Aegis") was launched. It gave us an in-depth view of Lou's story of love and the denial of it.
After getting that dose of kilig and sadness from "Lou", No Lore gives us a song about the beauty of chaos and loyalty with their hit single "Paumanhin." "Paumanhin" is that go-to song about the nature of a love persevering despite the incompatibilities. With over 200K streams on Spotify, "Paumanhin" got featured in several Spotify editorial playlists including "Pinoy Indie Mix", , "Tatak OPM", and "OPM Rising". After the premiere of the iWantTFC series "Sleep With Me", "Paumanhin" gained more attention not just to music enthusiasts, but to all kinds of listeners out there, gaining new fans, and putting No Lore in the limelight they deserve.
The next track "A Leo" tells us a song about falling in love in the most unexpected way. The song gives us a love story between someone who is born under the zodiac sign Leo and a person who is not their type. "We used the metaphor of a person born under the zodiac sign Leo, a fire sign with a symbol of a lion, who is known to be brave, courageous, proud, and attention-seeking. This Leo felt strange falling in love with someone who is absolutely incompatible with what a typical Leo wants." No Lore said.
Right after falling in love with "A Leo", No Lore navigates the path of unrequited love with their song "Papatungo". With its upbeat melody and quirky vocals, one would mistake that "Papatungo" is a happy song – as it feels like a song that could make you bop your head to the beats of a heartache.
Right after "Papatungo", No Lore takes us to their first independent song "With Little Light" which the sibling alt-pop duo self-produced and promoted way before they were signed under the indie record label Off The Record.
"With Little Light' is my favorite song on this EP as it was the first song we produced without major help. Every time I hear it, it makes me think back to the time when we were learning to produce music, plan its release, and promote ourselves as No Lore. It's a song that reminds me of all the hard work that we are getting today." says frontman Jerald Juatco.
After a trip down memory lane, No Lore gives you a stripped and more intimate vibe with "Paumanhin-acoustic" as requested by their avid listeners. This is a more relaxed version of "Paumanhin" that would certainly be playlist-worthy for your cozy hugot days.
No Lore ends the EP with a unique version of Kate Bush's 1985 hit single "Running Up That Hill". After gaining attention from the popular Netflix series "Stranger Things", the duo decided to do a cover of "Running Up That Hill" during one of their live streams in kumu, and it was certainly an instant hit and sure crowd-pleaser.
With live music events going back to its tracks, we've seen No Lore performing from one gig to another with their sessionists this time —giving their fans a full live band experience that will leave you dancing and bopping your head to the beat of heartbreak and hope. We can only expect No Lore to continue making excellent music from paintings with poetry as they gradually build a name for themselves in the underground and mainstream scene.


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To get a peaceful sleep at night, or at any place like train, plain or anywhere. Troubles make sleep uncomfortable and make us irritate instantly. Light is the most annoying thing while you're sleeping Some of us have trouble falling asleep with outside light and visual distractions. A big solution to this problem are sleeping masks. These best sleep masks are specially designed that has ability to block out light, these masks provide restful sleeping which assist to rest eyes . We have listed some best face masks below for the collection of 2022.
Compare The Best Sleep Masks Of 2022
Temper Pedic Face Mask
Tempur-Pedic is a well known brand you can trust when it comes to all sleep-related matters and their sleep mask is no exception. This well formed tproduct provide restful sleep and prevent from light reaching towards your eyes. It is best in structure you can easily mold into any shape. The mask is made with elastic material taht ensure a snug fit. Madde with a thicker band, this sleep mask also has ability to eliminate light by preventing from outside sound.
Revolutionary Patented Sleep Masks
The Revolutionary Sleep Mask by Sleep Master is a all sizes fit masks which is a masterpiece one-size-fits-all masterpiece when it comes to finding a snug but comfortable sleep mask. This product is simple enough to use, but innovatively. Made with adjustable strips, there is no requirement for tight elastic strings. This sleep mask actually works to cover the ears and muffle sounds, eliminating the use of earplugs. Made with the highest quality materials.
This Sleep Mask comes with lovely little illustrations on it, but this is not what they offer. This sleep mask is made from cotton and silk materials, offering peaceful sleep and comfort your eyelids. The extra soft combination of soothing fabrics work to effectively block out surrounding light. This face mask made with an adjustable head strap, this product will not get lose or tight. It will fit around your head perfectly, this sleep mask is perfect for flights, hotels, and your own home.
Bucky 40 Blinks Face Mask
This 40 Blinks Sleep Mask is an ideal thing when it comes to getting a full night's rest. The mask's unique shape takes on the form of deep molded cups, allowing users to blink their eyes while the mask is worn. This mask is pressure free and makes you feel comfortable and allow you to blink your eyes. This mask is PVC-free, made with elastic strap that fits most any head size.
Sweet Dreams Contoured Sleep Mask
Sweet Dreams Sleeping Mask features with Carry Pouch and Earplugs that is lightweight, countered sleep mask. Its special breathable design that allows you to breath without hurdles it not only creates space for the eyes, but it also allows for the bridge of the nose to comfortably fit. This sleep mask made of flexible polyester. This product comes with earplugs to help block out external sound. Moreover, it also comes with a small carry pouch that makes it great for traveling.
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To get trouble free sleep, the light prevented sleep mask is the best choice to have to get a proper and restful sleep without any distraction of light. We have gather some of the best sleep masks to give you a proper sleep with comfort.. Well, at the end of this guide, these problems will be no more.We have already provided you with the best sleep masks in the review above, so, you should have little to no issues with blocking out light and start sleeping like a baby in no time.