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#2115 - Saturday, April 16, 2005 - Editor: Gloria
We want to worship a living God.
I have not seen anything but God all my life,
nor have you.
To see this chair you first see God,
and then the chair, in and through Him.
He is everywhere, saying, "I am."
The moment you feel "I am," you are conscious of Existence.
Where shall we go to find God
if we cannot see Him in our own hearts
and in every living being?
* Vivekananda *
by Upadana ~ MillionPaths
If you can be
independent of the world, then you
can see God in everything. The difference of
opposites is the obstacle that prevents you from
seeing God in everything, because the opposites
do not exist in God; they cease to be opposites
in God. God is positive in its entirety.
- Swami Krishnananda
from Along the Way
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I am, O Anxious One
Rainer Maria Rilke
I am, O Anxious One. Don't you hear my voice
surging forth with all my earthly feelings?
They yearn so high, that they have sprouted wings
and whitely fly in circles round your face.
My soul, dressed in silence, rises up
and stands alone before you: can't you see?
don't you know that my prayer is growing ripe
upon your vision as upon a tree?
If you are the dreamer, I am what you dream.
But when you want to wake, I am your wish,
and I grow strong with all magnificence
and turn myself into a star's vast silence
above the strange and distant city, Time.
Gill Eardley
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"Watts What" by Alan Watts
"Social conditioning fosters the identification of the
mind with a fixed idea of 'itself' as the means of
self-control, and as a result, man thinks himself "I"-
the ego.
Thereupon the mental center of gravity shifts from the
spontaneous or original mind to the ego image. Once
this has happened, the very center of our psychic life
is identified with the self-controlling mechanism. It
then becomes almost impossible to show how "I" can let
go of "Myself", for "I" am precisely my habitual
effort to hold on to "myself".
I find myself totally incapable of any mental action
which is not intentional, affected, and insincere.
Therefore, anything I do to "give myself up", to let
go, will be a disguised form of the habitual effort to
hold on.
I cannot be intentionally unintentional or purposely
spontaneous. As soon as it becomes important for me to
be spontaneous, (to overcome ego, to see beyond myself)
the intention to do so is strengthened; I cannot get
rid of it, and yet, it is the one thing that stands in
the way of its own fulfillment.
It is as if someone had given me some medicine with
the warning that it will not work if I think of a
monkey while taking it.
While I am remembering to forget the monkey, I am in a
"double-bind" situation where "to do" is "not to do"
and vice versa. "Yes" implies "no", and "go" implies
At this point, Zen comes to me and asks: "If you
cannot help remembering the monkey, are you doing it
on purpose?"
In other words, do I have an intention for being
intentional, a purpose for being purposive?
Suddenly I realize that my very intending is
spontaneous, or that my controlling self- the ego-
arises from my uncontrolled or natural self.
At this moment, all the machinations of the ego come
to nought; it is annihilated in its own trap.
I see that it is actually impossible not to be
spontaneous. For what I cannot help doing, I am doing
spontaneously, but if I am at the same time trying to
control it, I interpret it as "compulsion".
As a Zen master said, "Nothing is left to you at this
moment but to have a good laugh."
In this moment the whole quality of consciousness is
changed, and I feel myself in a new world in which,
however, it is obvious that I have always been living.
As soon as I recognize that my voluntary and
purposeful action happens spontaneously "by itself",
just like breathing, hearing, and feeling, I am no
longer caught in the contradiction of trying to be
There is no real contradiction, since "trying" IS
Seeing this, the compulsive, blocked, and "tied-up"
feeling vanishes. It is just as if I had been absorbed
in a tug-of-war between my two hands, and forgotten
that they were both mine.
No block to spontaneity remains when the trying is
seen to be needless. As we saw, the discovery that
both the "voluntary" and the "involuntary" apects of
the mind are alike spontaneous makes an immediate end
to the fixed dualism of the mind and the world, the
knower and the known.
The new world in which I find myself has an extraordinary
transparency or freedom from barriers, making it seem
that I have somehow become the empty space in which
everything is happening.
Here, then, is the point of the oft-repeated assertion
that "all beings are enlightened from the very beginning,"
that "all dualism is falsely imagined," that "the
ordinary mind is the Tao", and that there is therefore
no meaning in trying to get in accord with it. In the
words of the Cheng-tao Ke:
"Like the empty sky it has no boundaries,
Yet it is right in this place, ever profound and
When you seek to know it, you cannot see it.
You cannot take hold of it,
But you cannot lose it.
In not being able to get it, you get it.
When you are silent, it speaks:
When you speak, it is silent.
The great gate is wide open to bestow alms,
And no crowd is blocking the way."
It was through seeing this that, in the moment of his
Satori, Hakuin cried out "How wondrous! How wondrous!
There is no birth-and-death from which one has to
escape, nor is there any supreme knowledge after which
one has to strive!"
Or, in the words of Hsiang Yen:
"At one stroke I forgot all my knowledge!
There's no use for artificial discipline.
For, move as I will, I manifest the Ancient Way."
Paradoxically, nothing is more artificial than the
notion of artificiality. Try as one may, it is as
impossible to go against the spontaneous Way of All Things, as it is
to live in some other time than "now", or be in some other place
than "here".
Alan Watts: The Way of Zen
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The potential $3.2 billion deal between Apple and Beats International—the headphone company founded by West Coast rapper Dr. Dre—fixes a major problem at the tech giant, CNBC's Jim Cramer said on Friday.
Apple seems to have lost its cool in recent years, and Beats gives it a much-needed edge in that department, Cramer said. What's more, the potential deal provides an offensive boost to Apple 's iTunes as it loses users to growing competition from streaming services such as Spotify and Pandora, he added.
"It's not a dumb deal, because they have so much money," Cramer said on "Squawk on the Street." "It's a rounding error. And by the way, they need to be cool. One of the problems that Apple has is that it's not cool. It used to be. You always expected that. [Beats] are the definition of that."

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Law, Love and Revenge: Themes from The Merchant …'
Australasian Law Teachers Association Conference
Curtin Law School 4-6 July 2018
Call for Abstracts
'If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh?'
So says Shylock in Act III, Scene I of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. For teachers of law, there many lessons to be learned, or taught, from the humanity – and the inhumanity – of the characters in The Merchant and the play's meditation on law, love and revenge. In response to those broad but timeless themes, the Curtin Law School invites submissions of abstracts for paper presentation at the 2018 ALTA Conference. You may wish to consider one of the following themes:
• Thou shalt have justice: law and social justice
• But love is blind: law and the regulation of human relationships
• (the) villainy you teach me: law and ethics
• fie upon your law!: law and otherness
• and lawfully by this: law and civil relations
• my ducats!: money, mercy and the regulation of commercial relationships
This conference is being hosted by the Curtin Law School at its heritage-listed City Building at 57 Murray Street, Perth. The ALTA conference provides a supportive environment for teachers of law to present papers on their areas of research, and it is also a great place to develop networks and friendships with other teachers of law within Australasia. All submissions are welcome but those from ALTA members will be given preference.
Those who wish their abstract to be considered as part of one or more particular ALTA Interest Group(s) should indicate this clearly:
• Clinical Legal Education and Practical Legal Training
• Competition and Consumer Law
• Company Law
• Comparative and Asian Law
• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law
• Dispute Resolution
• Environmental Law
• Equity and Trusts
• Ethics and the Legal Profession
• Evidence and Procedure
• Family Law
• Indigenous Peoples and the Law
• Intellectual Property
• International Law
• Labour Law
• Law and Computers
• Law and Economics
• Legal Theory and Law in Context
• Law and Medicine
• Law and Social Justice
• Law for Non Law Students
• Legal Education
• Legal History
• Legal Research and Communication
• Property Law
• Revenue Law
• South Pacific and Legal Studies
• Tort and Contracts
Please note that notwithstanding the above options, the Conference Committee reserves the right to allocate accepted proposals to panels according to stream or subject areas.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions must be sent in via the online form on the ALTA 2018 website.
Submissions must include:
• Your submission title
• The Conference stream and interest group that your submission covers
• Author(s) and affiliation(s) and a contact email
Presentations will generally be 20 minutes in length, including introduction and question time.
Selection Criteria
Submissions will be reviewed on the following criteria:
• Significance and relevance of paper to conference theme of 'Law, Love and Revenge: Themes from The Merchant …'
• Choice of topic and analysis of issues
• Quality of originality and research
• Relationship to literature and theory
• Coherence of argument and structure
• Clarity of conclusions and
• Writing style and referencing.
The ALTA 2018 Committee will notify authors of acceptance by 31 March 2018. All presenters will be required to register for the conference by 30 April 2018 to be included in the Conference program. Accepted presenters who fail to register by the deadline will be withdrawn from the Conference proceedings. Please note that all Conference costs, including registration fees, must be met from the presenter's own resources.
The lodgement of a submission does not indicate automatic inclusion in the Conference program. Receipt and acceptance will be acknowledged to the person submitting. Further communication will be with the submitting author only unless otherwise directed.
For further information please visit the conference website or email the conference organiser Promaco Conventions on firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Yet another freebie. This one is fun because your child, or you, can fill in the blank spots, color it, and give it to someone you care about. We colored a few of these for Char's friends. Then Char used some glitter glue and went to town! So fun! Download the free printable here.
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The Maine Small Business Development Centers, a statewide program that helps entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses, reported today that it helped save or create 661 jobs in 2017.
A program of the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Maine Department of Economic and Community Development and the University of Southern Maine, Maine SBDC's 2017 annual report also provided the following metrics of its economic impact last year:
Return on investment for the Maine SBDC is evaluated annually through an independent study of the program conducted by James J. Chrisman, a professor of management at the Mississippi State University. His findings are based on information provided by a sampling of clients meeting with a Maine SBDC business advisor for at least five hours.
Over its 40-year history, the program has worked with an estimated 62,000 clients to help create and save over 16,000 jobs, start nearly 2,500 new businesses and access nearly $705 million in capital formation to start and grow businesses.
Maine SBDC's $1.99 million budget in 2017 included funding from these sources:
"As we reflect on the last 40 years, we're encouraged by the program's ability to have a real impact on the economic success of the state of Maine year after year," said Maine SBDC State Director Mark Delisle. "Activities that yield positive returns over an extended period, such as those carried out by the Maine SBDC, stand as a solid investment."
The Maine SBDC provides no-cost, comprehensive business management assistance to small businesses throughout Maine through its network of certified business advisors.
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So Bunny has this book "Blue Hat Green Hat" by Sandra Boynton. In it various animals wear articles of clothing in different colors. So you may have a bear in a blue hat and an elephant in a green hat. Simple enough. It is meant to illustrate color and help identify articles of clothing and where you wear them.
The animals wear the clothing properly but a poor silly turkey cannot figure out how to wear it. He will wear socks on his hands and hats on his feet. Under his picture is always the word oops.
Bunny likes this book. She loves to say "Elephants don't wear socks. That's so silly." She has also become able to identify the and say the letters in oops "O - O - P - S" I'd like to say she can spell but when asked she doesn't know what the letters stand for. But hey we are getting there.
My problem with this book lies with the poor turkey. I think he is setting a bad example for Bunny. Now some of you may be familiar with Bunny's clothing issues but I am beginning to think this turkey is a cause or at least a symptom of some of our more recent issues.
When I tell Bunny to get her clothes on, when she eventually gets around to it plays games with her clothes. She will stick both legs through one pant leg and try to walk around. She will try to stick her head through the arm holes of her shirt. She will then turn to you with a smile and say "is this right?" No its not. Its cute the first 5 times, after that not so much.
Yesterday, she pulled out the Blue Hat Green Hat book when she was getting dressed. She turned to the page where the turkey was wearing the shirt as pants and put her legs through the neck hole of her shirt. "Just like Bunny" she laughed. Then she turned to the page where the turkey was wearing pants as a hat and did the same. Of course she near about fell over laughing when she compared herself to the turkey.
First TV, now I have issues with books? Sigh.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Jive Turkey
Posted by Renee at 6:12 AM
Labels: books, clothes, yes I have issues
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- Manager Mom said...
Oh.... the clothing issues NEVER CEASE, my friend. I wish I could tell you otherwise. At least your young 'un is still young and small enough for you to physically overpower her and eventually get her dressed.
my 7 year old daughter has a closetful of adorable clothes and what does she wear EVERY SINGLE DAY?
A pair of grey sweatshorts that make her look like an inmate in juvenile detention.
My 5 year old son? What is his daily favorite? A madras t-shirt in cornea-searing shades or orange, blue, red, and purple.
I've tried the "they're in the dirty laundry" excuse and all that does is prompt a meltdown.
- June 19, 2008 at 10:21 AM
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TopOption Trading Platform
Founded in 2012, TopOption quickly made a name for itself on the binary options market with some very innovative features and a great customer support. Among these interesting features TopOption trading platform stands out as probably the most intriguing one, so we decided to analyze it thoroughly and present you with the results. Our team of financial experts spent a lot of time trading here to examine everything the platform has to offer and this article is fully based on their findings. Read on to see why TopOption trading platform has attracted so many traders over the last three years – it just might have the same effect on you.
TopOption Trading Platform | What is there to see?
TopOption trading platform offers a huge number of possibilities for any broker, primarily because of the fact that it contains more than 180 different assets. These assets are divided into stocks, currencies, commodities and indices, so everyone should be able to find something for themselves. As for the trading modes, traders can choose between Classic-Option, One-Touch, Pro-Option, Speed-Master and Touch-No-Touch and here once again TopOption trading platform shows how versatile it actually is. In addition, some exceptionally useful trading tools are also offered, so you can postpone your trade's expiration time with a Roll Over, Double Up your investment or simply use the Buy Me Out feature for an easy way out of a bad investment. We have more about all features this broker has to offer in our TopOption Review, but stay with us just a bit more because we have some really interesting things to discuss in the next part of this article.
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A car drove the wrong way down Bourges Boulevard in the city centre in a police pursuit during rush hour yesterday (Tuesday).
The silver Peugeot even collided with a dog before being left abandoned in Cowgate.
Now police are hunting the men inside.
Aaron Beschizza (24) of Cardea, was driving on Bourges Boulevard when he saw the car.
He said: "I was waiting at the TKMaxx lights near the roundabout, when I saw a silver hatchback coming on the wrong side of the carriageway,
"Pedestrians were crossing, and one had a dog. The car slowed down, but did hit the dog, although it looked like it was OK.
"The car then carried on the wrong side of the road. "There was a bit of traffic, and the car bumped other cars in the queue.
"It looked like there were three men in the car, all aged in their 20s from what I could see.
"I was with my fiancé and our five week old son. She was very shaken up by what she saw."
A spokesman for Cambridgeshire police said: "At about 5.30pm a Peugeot made off from officers. "It is believed the car was stolen in an incident in St Neots on June 19.
"The officers lost sight of the vehicle.
"It was later found in the alleyway by Barclays off Priestgate at 5.38pm.
"One of the men who was seen running off towards the museum is described as being white, of large build, in his late 20s or early 30s. He hd short hair, possibly in a Mohawk, and was wearing a navy hoodie and brown chino type trousers."
Anyone with information is asked to call Cambridgeshire police on 101, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


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A gorgeous pair of Vintage Bakelite dress clips are presented with shiny brass embellishments.
Circa 1930's-40's, each one of these vintage Bakelite dress clips measures 2 inches in length and 1 inch in width at the widest portion, which is toward the bottom. They are quite thick, each one having a depth of ½ of an inch! The color is a rich and deep chocolate brown Bakelite. There are three vertical strips of Bakelite that are carved in scalloped design on the top. In between each of these Bakelite areas are strips of bright and shiny brass (what looks like imperfections in the brass are just reflections!). Each vertical Bakelite strips are pierced with rounded holes, adding to the wonderful design of each Vintage Bakelite dress clip. BE SURE TO SEE EACH PHOTO.
Bakelite dress clips are extremely versatile and be worn in a variety of directions. We have also shown how stunning dress clips look clipped over a chain, for the look of a vintage pendant. This identical pair of Vintage Bakelite dress clips will also look fabulous on a vintage hat perhaps.
Much vintage Bakelite that was designed and produced in Europe had brass and chrome embellishments. This is a fabulous example of the use of brass with vintage Bakelite. The patina on each Bakelite dress clip are bright and shin and do test positive for Bakelite. The brass embellishments are bright and shiny as well. The clips on the back of each vintage dress clip are prefect as well.
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Aristopet Water Treatment Reptile 125mL
Ships in approximately 2 days*.
Chlorine & Chloramine (combination of chlorine & ammonia) are added to city water supplies to control bacteria and safeguard human health. These compounds are harmless to humans but when added to terrariums are deadly to most inhabitants. Aristopet Water Treatment Reptile eliminates these toxic substances whilst protecting amphibians (frogs, salamanders etc.) by providing a protective coating rich in natural Aloe Vera and Colloids. Provides essential ions and electrolytes which assist in hydrating new animals.


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Orwell Episode 4 released!
November 10, 2016
You need to return to service! You may now play Episode Four of Orwell, titled "Memory Hole"! If you already own the game your Steam client should update the game automatically. If it doesn't, check the game's properties whether auto-updates are enabled.
After the harsh outcome of last time, "Memory Hole" will let you dig deeper into the backgrounds of Thought's members whilst they begin to make plans of their own.
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Bought the game at PAX AUS and started playing it today. It's so immersive, I really like it!


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When the Super Furry Animals first arrived from Wales at this festival in the mid-1990s, it was in their own tank, painted blue and kitted out with a sound-system. Since then, their performances have become legendary and always a spectacle. From giant inflatable animals to yeti costumes, the SFA put on show. But this is a decidedly low-key late afternoon appearance for the Furries and they've rarely sounded so good. If the band wanted to prove a point, they have, these songs old and new stand on their own. Shed of visual distraction, the joyful multi-layer pop/rock/dance of the Furries back catalog, which spans over 10 years and seven albums sounds both classic and fresh. The low-tech approach sees singer Gruff Rhys eating potato chips on "Receptacle For The Respectable" (Paul McCartney is eating celery on the recorded version). And set closer, "The Man Don't Give a Fuk," which samples Steely Dan's "Showbiz Kids," is shorn of its techno outro. But the Furries are preaching to the converted here. The sizable crowd knows they are in the presence of one of the world's greatest bands. And the sun really did come out during "Hello Sunshine." "Our next song will be 'Hello Thunder and Rain,'" quipped Rhys.
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Our company has started its activity from the aluminum constructions manufacturing, and until now this direction is very much demanded. Sophisticated production process consisting of constructions machine processing stage as well as our specialists manual labor, requires consistent compliance with material suppliers technical requirements and assembly quality control.
Highly qualified specialists of our company are in full control of the entire production process from project design and shop drawings development and calculations to finished aluminum constructions installation on the site.
Modern equipment from leading manufacturers such as ELUMATEC, STURTZ, SCHUCO used in our facilities ensures highest accuracy and quality of aluminum constructions.
Quality aluminum profile and accessories that meet the requirements of international standards, supplied by well-established and tested manufacturers. From 2008 ISO 9001 standard based quality management system were implemented, stating company's management compliance to the industry's highest standards.


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35 years' investment experience in private equity, having invested in 600 businesses since 1981.
LDC supports ambitious entrepreneurial management teams running growth businesses. Nobody knows your business like you do.
LDC has over 90 businesses which often become customers of each other and share knowledge. LDC facilitates many partnerships.
Deep sector knowledge across all key industry sectors with significant experience embedded within our teams.
The strategic and operational support LDC offers helps management teams grow their business through organic growth, acquisition and international expansion.
A unique team of industry professionals looking to help businesses outperform competitors and increase shareholder value.
Over 50 experienced investment professionals with extensive Non-Executive Director contacts.
The leading UK regional private equity house with 12 offices. We are active players in your local community, with connections across the business, advisory and banking arenas.
With £1.2billion to invest in UK businesses over the next three years, we continue to invest through the cycle.
Lloyds Banking Group is LDC's sole funder which ensures patience, stability and certainty of capital.
A recognised and acknowledged leader in the market, with a multi-award winning approach.
LDC has supported numerous regional and national charities over the years and has raised over £2.5m through personal challenges, events and team activities.
In September 2013, LDC backed the management buyout of Equiom. The transaction provides the capital required to support the continued growth and acquisition plan of Equiom.
Ministry of Cake is a leading manufacturer of cakes and puddings, primarily for the foodservice market. In May 2014 LDC invested in the buyout.
LDC is the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. Over the last 35 years we have invested in more than 600 small and medium sized UK businesses.


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I'm using a text by John Mays entitled Teaching Science so that Students Learn Science, and chapter 2 of the book is entitled "Truth and Facts." In this chapter, Mays is really talking about science as a way of knowing about the world. And there are definitely different ways of knowing! Mays emphasizes that science is about developing an empirical understanding of the world--the facts, we might say.
Here are his working definitions for "truth" and "facts": (from p. 17 of the book)
Truth: A proposition that is true for all times, all places, and all people. Truths never change. We know truths by revelation or first hand testimony.
Fact: A proposition that is supported by substantial experimental or observational evidence (data), and which is correct as far as we know. Facts can change as new data and information become known. We know facts by observation and experiment, or by making inferences from our observations and experimental results.
How does that sound to you? Are these helpful definitions?
After discussing this a bit, we played a game of "Fact? or Truth?" I gave students a series of statements, and based on these definitions, we tried to determine whether they are facts or truths. Some were easier for them to determine, such as "All living things are made of cells." (A fact, even though I can't really prove it to you.) Or perhaps one like, "We are saved by grace through faith." (A truth that I believe!) Others were a little trickier for them to discern, such as "Dinosaurs once roamed the Earth." Given the definitions above, I argued that this is a fact--it is inferred based on our observations. A few students pushed back on this though, wanting to argue that this requires a particular frame of reference or worldview to argue for the factuality of that statement. I gently suggested that this is really what "science" is all about: discerning a reasonable explantation based on observations and experiments. Science is good for answering some kinds of questions. Religion is good for answering others. Sometimes the facts and the truth are easily viewed as one and the same. Sometimes we might want to think they are different from each other.
I'm thinking a lot about this right now, because I've been reading lately about how we now live in a "post-truth" society, and about whether "alternative facts" are in actuality a reality. I don't have this all figured out just yet, honestly. I have more thinking to do.
But one thing I do know: The official Twitter account of the Badlands National Park tweeted some facts about climate change, and there was a crackdown from the Executive branch. The tweets have since been deleted, but some folks had grabbed screenshots, which were retweeted and retweeted:
Badlands National Park posted a basic scientific fact that defied Trump. Now, it's been deleted. Retweet anyway. pic.twitter.com/tqxeSErJHL— Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) January 24, 2017
[I should note that I don't know Brian Klaas at all. One of my Twitterfriends retweeted this today. But I also *did* see the original tweet yeserday. I did not think to grab a screenshot of it then. I didn't realize I might need to do so...]
What should we think about this? Is the scientific fact of the amount of carbon in the atmosphere today something to discount? What is the truth here?
To say that there is more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today than in the past is a scientific fact. It is the best explanation for the current state, and it is based on careful observation. I should also say that inferences about the causes for this increase in carbon dioxide are also part of careful scientific methodology. To dismiss this reality as "alternative facts in a post-truth society" is to misunderstand what science is all about. Deleting a tweet about this fact does not dissolve it's factuality.
As a science teacher, I'm concerned about scientific illiteracy. As a society, we need to understand the nature of science, and the limitations of science. We should be skeptical--in the most positive sense possible, meaning not just accepting what people say without evidence to support the claim. We should demand evidence and want to see the data to support the claims people make, because the truth is, scientific knowledge does change over time as more data is collected and better explanations are thus possible.
But we should also recognize that a well-developed theory of climate change is based on factually-accurate scientific observations. Denying this is akin to denying a well-developed theory of gravity that is based on factually-accurate scientific observations.
And nobody goes around saying, "Yeah...gravity? That's just a theory..."
But gravity IS "just a theory." It's based on countless observations, and it both explains the phenomena we observe as well as allowing us to make predictions about how things will behave. That's what theories do.
The theory that all living things are made of cells is also "just a theory."
The theory that pathogens (germs) cause you to get sick is also "just a theory."
The theory that all the matter in the universe is made up atoms is also "just a theory."
The theory that magnets can induce an electrical current in a wire is also "just a theory."
The theory that the Earth orbits the sun and not the other way around is also "just a theory."
In all of these cases and so many more, a scientific theory is based on facts that are determined by observation and experimentation and inference. That is what science does. Science isn't about "proving" anything. It's about explaining the way the world works.
And the fact is that there is more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today than there has been in a long, long time, based on the evidence that has been carefully collected.
My students left class today feeling a little discombobulated, I think. I don't think I clarified things for them; actually, I think I muddied the waters for them. Hopefully, this will keep them thinking. Hopefully, introducing them to the facts of what science is and isn't will help them to be wise consumers of information...and hopefully we'll be able to discern the truth of "science as a way of knowing" as the semester continues to unfold.


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Microsoft's Windows on ARM Better for Partners Than Us
LAS VEGASMicrosoft's partners are undoubtedly pleased with its decision to port future versions of Windows to the ARM architecture. But should consumers be? I'm much less sure.
Rumors of the Windows-ARM partnership slipped out in December, prompting derision from some quarters.
Steven Sinofsky, president of the Windows division at Microsoft, explained that the decision was made at a time in the development process where Microsoft could accommodate other designs.
"We are making this announcement now to allow greater collaboration across our expanded partner ecosystem so we can bring to market the widest possible set of PCs and devices, from tablets on up, with the next generation of Windows," he said in a published internal Q&A that Microsoft released. "We're at a point in engineering the next release of Windows where we are demonstrating our progress and bringing together an even broader set of partners required to deliver solutions to customers."
And that's why the partners are happy: pushing the concept of a "personal computer," which has traditionally been synonymous with Windows, out to a broader market.
That's undoubtedly why Intel isn't displeased to see Windows once again to expand to RISC architectures. Windows NT, the code base for Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7, once ran on ARM, MIPS, and even the PowerPC (although that version never shipped). But the eventual dominance of the X86 architecture pushed the others aside.
"We're looking forward to it," said Bill Kircos, a spokesman for Intel who becomes a vice president of sales and marketing for its tablet division on Monday. "By the time that OS starts to ramp in a couple of years, we will have the lowest power, highest performance chips in the market. One need only look at the creation of the netbook category to see what both companies can do. "
Nvidia also has to be ecstatic about the whole thing. Once, a PC was assumed to have an X86 CPU, a chipset, and a graphics chip. As the chipset and GPU became integrated, the X86 remained the most valuable piece of real estate. Likewise, the combination of GPU, CPU and some core logic into the AMD Fusion and Intel "Sandy Bridge" CPUs still froze out any vendor without an X86 architecture and a GPU. Nvidia, lacking that X86 architecture as well as an X86 bus license was out in the cold. No longer.
Nvidia's "Project Denver" allows Nvidia to essentially build an "Nvidia Nside" machine in time with the release of Windows 8. Jen-Hsun Huang, whose designers have been forced to craft lower-profile embedded and automotive designs, has received a new lease on life. In a press conference Wednesday, Huang called it a "game-changer". It is. For Nvidia.
Consumers, however, may see things differently.
At this point, I have a hard time believing that Microsoft, whose Windows complexity grows with each passing iteration, can develop a version of Windows designed both for many-core, 3.0-gigahertz processors with gigabytes of RAM, as well as a low-power ARM architecture. To expect to do both implies either a modular architecture, where capabilities can be added and subtracted around a single, efficient framework; or a game of marketing, where "Windows" will be applied as a generic label to what will essentially be two separate operating systems, like Windows 7 and Windows Phone 7.
And then there's the performance issue.
"People are used to how cell phones operate," said Tom Starnes, an embedded processor analyst with Objective Analysis. "They used to be able to blame it on the bad Internet connection, the bad cellular connection, that sort of thing. 4G kind of takes away some of that blame. Now there are some pretty fast ARM processors out there, but are they the equivalent of Intel's 1-GHz massive cache?"
Consumers can be distracted away from poor performance. Consider the relative lack of capabilities of the original Android phones, compared to their blisteringly-fast LTE-based cousins. But if consumers come to expect substantial performance upgrades and additional features, a manufacturer that falls short of that bar will end up with disappointed customers.
How do you measure speed? Consumers don't run benchmarks; if a phone "feels" fast, it is fast. Windows doesn't feel fast, not even on a desktop PC. I'm already frustrated enough when my laptop drops a Wi-Fi or cellular connection. Windows suddenly pop into focus, demanding attention. It's chaos.
And then there's the power issue. "Texas Instruments (TI) is pleased to collaborate with Microsoft to make Windows on mobile devices a reality," the company said in a statement. "TI has long believed that low power is the fundamental of fundamentals when it comes to mobility, and we look forward to taking our popular OMAP platform, with the ideal balance of high performance and low power, into exciting new mobile computing devices."
That's the right approach. If Windows is simply designed to run in a low-power environment and graciously accepts being plugged into a wall socket or docked, congratulations. Windows does this today, so I'm hoping that this isn't a problem.
TI, Qualcomm, and especially Nvidia, however, have bet their Windows future on Microsoft. That's not always the best bet. Page back a few years, and numerous features that Microsoft once promised WinFS comes to mind never make it in the final OS.
As with most announcements, I'm cautiously optimistic. There are opportunities here for consumers and manufacturers alike. But in two years consumers are going to expect faster, more connected, infinitely more streamlined experiences. I'm not sure that the Windows legacy lends itself to that.


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Sunday, May 22, 2011
Time for me to take back control and sense!
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Welcome back to blogland! Love your new banner!ReplyDelete
Hi there Pam, thanks for stopping by this morning...Im glad to hear that you have been renovating at home with the painting, and sounds like you are ready to get stuck into the crafting again too...not much crafting around here Pam, life with children is getting busier, but I really do still want to...its just finding the time...xxxReplyDelete
Welcome back Pam and thanks for visiting my Blog. Nice to see you've finally started to sass up the house a bit, I can't remember how long ago we talked about that happening. lol Hope your feeling refreshed and ready to get back into it all. xReplyDelete
Mmmm... not sure about the timing here... I send you an email, and the next thing I know, you are posting about sense... good thing I don't have any...LOL.. :) Is that a shade of yellow in the paint? Seriously, it looks nice and Summery :) Happy crafting, JennyReplyDelete
Boy you have been busy! I LOVE your collections, gorgeous cases! Your shops look fantastic, you sound great too! So glad to have you back around, enjoy the house sprucing, always a bit daunting til you get started, enjoy! xxReplyDelete
Hey you! GRAND to see you back. Loving that header too........ so "you".....ReplyDelete
It's interesting how when you are out of the blogging habit for a bit it stops making sense. I get that feeling all the time. And it looks like the break did you well. All this creativity and productvity and inspiration. Long may it continue.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous26 May, 2011 14:41
Good to have you back Pam.ReplyDelete
You've been busy!
Thanks so much for leaving a comment. I read every one of them, and will either respond with a return email or leave a comment here or at your blog, if you have one.
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Damn. So much for leaving anything up to the imagination. I know wearing super revealing clothes is nothing new for her, but Kendall Jenner's ridiculously low-cut blue blazer, which she wore with matching pants to a book signing in New Jersey, is just plain ... YOWZA.
She must have wanted to make sure everyone noticed her more than her sister, Kylie Jenner, or maybe she simply wanted to remind fans that she's a model first, author second. (Snort.)
Without further ado, let's just say Kendall gave new meaning to the term plunging neckline with this little getup.
And get a load of her side boob, which isn't the least bit subtle.
Sheesh. Like we needed one more reminder of just how amazing young, perky breasts are. (Gah.)
Seriously, you have to have some major confidence to wear something this risque. You're basically asking for a wardrobe malfunction to occur. Wait, you're right. That was probably Kendall's intention when she chose this pantsuit.
Or maybe she and Kylie simply wanted to color coordinate? Kendall's attire does perfectly complement Ky's blue hair ... hmm.
Still, this does seem like a pretty bold look for something as blah as a book signing, but then again, it's not like the Jenner girls do anything remotely half-assed.
Translation: pimping out a new book = let me show you my boobs as a distraction in case you can't even make it through the first chapter.
What do you think of Kendall's revealing look?


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Périgord, other Country of Sweet chestnut.
In the south of Black Périgord, with the borders of Quercy and Resident of Agen is spread out a coalfield of sweet chestnuts of approximately thousand hectares.
It is in Villefranche of Périgord, country house of XIIIe century that you will be able to discover the history of the chestnut, sweet chestnut and chestnut.
With the Field of RAPATEL on 7 hectares of orchards of chestnuts, you will know all about "the breadfruit tree".
Of the grafting of the tree, the maintenance of the orchards while passing by the harvest of the fruits until the transformation into flour (mill with sweet chestnut) and the clothes industry of biscuits.
Since always sweet chestnut nourished the Men!
Recognized then forsaken, the SWEET CHESTNUT is found in our modern food.
Traditional partner of Christmas turkey, it hiding place under her hard bark a melting flesh, rich in minerals, ideal to remain in form!
The sweet chestnut flour as for it is sought by much because it is without gluten (allergen).


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Respek The Hustle: Birdman Launches "Respek" Clothing Line
Now you can put some "respek" on your name and your body. Birdman has launched a Respek clothing line to capitalize on the word he made famous on The Breakfast Club last week.
Birdman demands "respeck" on his name and now he is making some more money off of it.
After his epic, meme-inspiring meltdown on The Breakfast Club last week that gave us more quotables than we can count, the Cash Money Records CEO has launched a new clothing line featuring some of the more memorable words from the exchange.
He revealed a line of T-shirts and hoodies featuring the infamous "Respek" word he created, as well as the lines "All Tree Y'all" [that's "all three of y'all" when spoken in English] and "I Ain't Gonna Say It No Mo."
Birdman has since apologized to The Breakfast Club crew for his outburst, but Charlamagne Tha God has not accepted. It looks like Birdman is forgiving himself by lacing his pockets.


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To Publish or To Self-Publish…That is the Question
The rise of the self-publishing industry, also known as self-pub and independent or indie publishing, has made several aspiring as well as published authors wonder – to publish or self-publish? Being in the publishing business, we understand the scenario and attempt to provide a satisfactory answer.
As both methods have their own advantages and disadvantages, there doesn't seem to be a conclusive answer to this million-dollar question. And it doesn't help that several professionals from publishing and self-publishing are at loggerheads. Many authors who have been traditionally published refuse to accept indie publishers as real authors and consider self-publishing as a short cut.
Writer David Vinjamuri covers this in his article on Forbes.com – Publishing Is Broken, We're Drowning In Indie Books – And That's A Good Thing*. David has included the views of mainstream authors such as Brad Thor and Sue Grafton as well as self-published successes such as Hugh Howey, to understand both points of view. He explains in his article how due to self-publishing, readers have to go through several low-quality books in order to finally find a few books worth reading. David talks about the factors that have led to the evolution of the entire publishing industry and offers us insights into the future.
Indie Publishing
Writers reading such articles are tossed around on the horns of dilemma, especially since there are so many cost-effective and faster ways of publishing your work. The number of choices seems to be directly proportional to the bewilderment felt. Platforms such as Kindle Direct Publishing, Smashwords, Lulu, and ePub let anyone publish their work – no judgment passed. On the upside, you can self-publish your work within a day or two and the Print on Demand (POD) option lets you to print books upon order, ensuring that your books do not literally gather dust on bookshelves. But on the downside, you have to bear all the editing, designing, proofreading, printing, distribution, and marketing costs, which could cost thousands of dollars.
This is a risky investment, as there is no guarantee that your book will be a hit. According to the Author Earnings Report 2014 compiled by best-selling author Hugh Howey, self-published books represent 31% of e-book sales on Amazon's Kindle Store. That's a lot of competition on just one platform, which means you will have to spend a substantial fee for marketing and rely on the very fickle Lady Luck.
Traditional Publishing
Trying to publish your masterpiece via the traditional route requires a lot of time and infinite patience. Major publishers can take anywhere between six months to a year to get back to you, leaving you to twiddle your thumbs, bite your nails, and simply hope for the best. Publishers take such a long time to get back to you not because they are sadistic, but because their primary role is to painstakingly sift through thousands of manuscripts they receive, and separate the chaff from the wheat.
Once your manuscript is received, professional editors might ask you to rewrite certain portions of your book or even tweak the plot – this is a bitter pill many writers cannot swallow. Receiving criticism for your precious work, while not easy, is quite necessary to publish a high-quality book.
Mutants of Publishing
A certain breed of authors is on the rise in the world of publishing – hybrid or as we like to call them, mutant authors. These authors are all-embracing and tech savvy; they self-publish as well as get published. They leave no stone unturned, as they rely on word-of-mouth marketing, offer their books on demand, promote their work persistently on social media channels, as well as approach major publishers. Some best-selling indie authors, like Amanda Hocking, John Locke, and E.L James, are approached by major publishers and offered noteworthy contracts.
The Million-Dollar Answer
The answer, to be honest, absolutely depends on your book. Do your research well to understand whether you have a wide target audience or not. If it's a niche book that is too low in potential profit for traditional publishers, then you can consider self-publishing and offering your book on demand. But not all niche books have a small target audience. If you're planning to write on a niche topic that is trending, then you should consider approaching traditional publishers.
If you've written a book for a segment that's doing well, say Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Thriller, or Mystery, then turn to an experienced agent who will guide you. Don't give up if one agent or publishing house denounces your work; after all, J.K Rowling was rejected several times before Harry Potter was published by Bloomsbury, and William Golding's Lord of the Flies was rejected 20 times. Give traditional publishing plenty of time, minimum 3 years and maximum 5 years, and then self-publish your book. If you think you can't wait at all, then indie publishing is the way to go.
Major publishers such as Penguin and Random House themselves offer self-publishing services, which could increase the visibility of your book being seen. No matter which route you choose, make sure you research the company well to avoid getting duped.
So what's it going to be – publishing or self-publishing? Let us know in the comments below!
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Possibly one of the greatest returns in the history of epicosity, Tenacious D makes there return to give us the rock we have craved and missed from this glorious duo of Gods of rock. Now in both the six minute comedy skit that features Jimmy Fallon, Josh Groban, Tim Robbins, Dave Grohl and Val Kilmer. In their song they admit how their movie 'The Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny' received negative feedback from critics and in general didn't do too good in the box office. But Rize of the Fenix is not a movie, but an album.
The song titled Rize of the Fenix also released today along with the announcement; it does not bring any disappointment what so ever, Jack Black in my opinion has a pretty damn good voice and I enjoy him using the word "f*ck" it could even compare to my love of Samuel L. Jackson using the word "mother f*cker". The song basically tells the story of how they fell off at a point and that a small chance of hope helped raised them from the ashes like a phoenix. I can't stress how much I'm looking forward to this album, without a doubt I'm buying it.
The cover art of the album though has a phoenix on it of course but there's something not quite right, in fact it looks like a penis…no joke. Which doesn't surprise me, Tenacious D is just so awesome that they could easily sell an album with a penis as its cover art. It's about time the world be stricken with the D once again, there is hope in this world now.
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its just that i don't wanna know u.
i don't wanna take a good care of u.
pretend that u r not exist.
but hey!
now i realize.
u r such an important 'thing' for me.
to success.
even as a part of my life. ^.*
u know what?
the more i know u,
the more u make me understand bout u.
actually its not so hard.
its just i'm lazy maybe.ok not maybe,but exactly.
plis.i'm begging u.
be a part in my mind,and my heart.
so that we can get closer.
its my pleasure...
for my last paper.
its just u.
here we go!
lets work together!
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Sunday, February 12, 2017
Postcards from the Hedge
Push comes to shove there's a good bit of hedge witch in me. I will cast a spell when I feel it necessary. (Never anything negative.) I carry a working wand, and my teacher's desk has a very VERY discreet altar, just sitting right there for anyone to see.
As I embark upon a new chapter in my life, a chapter in which I will be marching and demonstrating and engaging in political activities, I plan to practice the kind of magick for which I am universally known. This would be trickster stuff, humor as a weapon.
It recently came to my attention that there are plans to inundate the White House with postcards on March 15, the dreaded "Ides of March." Everyone who is anyone is being encouraged to send a postcard (or two or ten) to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500.
Ha ha! I love postcards! Every time I go to Asbury Park, I always buy a few.
Some of you who have heard from me via snail mail have gotten one of these.
So, nice front, right? All that remains is to think of a nice message for the back. It has to be short and simple, both because there's not much space and the chief executive doesn't like to read.
Between now and March 15, I'll run some ideas past y'all. And do feel free to leave me any messages you would like to send in my comments section! I can lay my mitts on stacks of Jersey Shore postcards.
What does a hedge witch put on a postcard to Donald Trump?
Roses are red
Violets are cute
You will look great
Turned into a newt.
Nice! I feel the creative juices flowing!
As above, so below
Donald Trump has got to go.
Help me out here. We've got four weeks until mailing day, and I just bought a new book of stamps.
11 comments:
- anne marie in philly said...
we h8 you donald dump
oh yes we do
we don't h8 anyone
as much as you
when you lie on tv
oh donald dump we h8 you
- February 13, 2017
- Debra She Who Seeks said...
I love that. Glad to see the full quotation is part of your blog profile too!
- February 13, 2017
- Jono said...
Don't forget to write with large letters and simple words. Don't tax his brain or he will lose interest if he hasn't already. Karma will win in the end.
- February 13, 2017
- Janie Junebug said...
A newt! Oh, yes, I want him turned into a newt. You can tell him that if he resigns the presidency that every beautiful woman in the world will want to have sex with him. I think he might quit for that.
- February 13, 2017
- Ol'Buzzard said...
How about:
Every time I look at the little hand on my watch I think of you.
thoughts are things when sent into the cosmos
and I am thinking of you
the Ol'Buzzard
- February 13, 2017
- Anti Kate said...
He was warned. He was given an explanation. Nevertheless, he persisted.
- February 13, 2017
- JACKIESUE said...
you suck...not you..trump
- February 14, 2017
- Debi said...
Another reason to love visiting you! I'm a reclusive hedge crone witch. My gift is intuition and I like you have my own ash carved wand. I love my crystals and dream of Emrys ( Merlin) My fav author is Paula Brackston. I love your postcards! Jersey shore reminds me of Patti Smith, Just Kids book.
Postcards to Bannon oh my , I would dabble in the dark arts for that one! With your sharp wit, you will have little problem expressing yourself!
She Who Seeks sent me this way and I've enjoyed each visit! Be well, don't dispair, all will be much better after the smoke clears!
- February 14, 2017
- Anti Kate said...
Just FYI. I bought prepaid postcards at the post office the other day. The are Forever Stamped, and are 38 cents apiece. I bought a hundred. The nice lady behind the counter was not certain they would have that many, because that post office gets them in 250 packs, and they have not been wildly popular. That's a damn shame. Let's make them popular!
- February 27, 2017
- Stacy Porter said...
Hahaha can I use that on mine????
- March 01, 2017
I like the idea of sending a postcard to Washington with a picture of your State that can be bought at any store like Walmart. The White House will only need to look at the picture to know the postcards are coming from all over the country!
- March 03, 2017


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14 August 2015
Posted in Press, Industry News
By Kate Sander
CRESCENT CITY, Calif. — On the northern California coast, at the edge of the redwoods and shrouded in fog much of the year, sits Rumiano Cheese Co., an award-winning, family-owned cheese company whose success lies in its focus on sustainability and quality — from the farms where it gets its milk to the cheese plant.
The beginnings of Rumiano Cheese date back nearly a century to 1919 when the grandfather and great-uncles of today's owners emigrated from Italy and purchased a dairy in Willows, California.
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13 August 2015
Written by Owen Rumiano,
Posted in Company News, Events
This year's American Cheese Society took place in Providence, Rhode Island. A city with small town feel that is home to the prestigious Brown University, and renowned horror-fiction writer H.P. Lovecraft. New England is a region rich with farmstead and artisan cheesemakers so Rhode Island was a shoe-in for this year's ACS conference home.
10 August 2015
Posted in Press
Sitting in a small coastal town near Pacific Coast Highway 101 is Rumiano Cheese Company, the oldest family-owned cheese company in California. It has been "hand rolling" artisan cheese for four generations."The success Rumiano Cheese Company has acquired over nearly 90 years can be credited to two important factors," according to third generation owners Baird and John Rumiano--"a talented and hard-working staff" and "a high-quality supply of milk."
01 July 2015
Posted in Our Cheese
For four generations we have been making quality cheese the way our founding fathers did. One thing that hasn't changed is that our cows continue to be pasture raised and grass fed. This not only leads to happy cows but healthy milk too which in turn is made into healthy, great tasting cheese.
09 June 2015
Written by Owen Rumiano,
Posted in Company News, Our Cheese
It's not very often we come out with a new variety of cheese, but today we break the mold! Three new varieties - formerly exclusive to a chain of stores - is now available nationwide through distributors! We're excited to announce the new varieties available to distributors and retailers across the US.
08 May 2015
Posted in Promotions
Thank you to everyone who participated in our Grilled Cheese Recipe Contest! We had a lot of fun reviewing all the recipes and deciding on this year's winners. See all of this year's entries here>>>
20 April 2015
A couple times per year we run a contest, such as our Grilled Cheese Recipe Contest, that requires a photo along with a recipe in order to qualify. Taking a great food photo can be fun and increase your chances of winning a food recipe contest.Here are some tips that we hope will help you feel more comfortable submitting an entry to our contests or other contests that require a food photo.
14 April 2015
"I am in love with Rumiano Cheese! PERIOD! I recently shopped at my local Whole Foods and grabbed a few bars of their organic cheeses…. A White Sharp Cheddar, a Monterey Jack and a block of Mozzarella.
The cheese is delicious. Very flavorful and fabulous with a little salami, pepperoni and crackers! This cheese is not only great for grilled cheese…. but also for apps when you have friends over with cheese, crackers and wine…. and it is also going to be delicious on my pasta, stuffed mushrooms, a little shredded cheese for my tacos and and slices on my sandwiches or burgers! The possibilities are endless! Anything you could possibly need cheese for will be even better with Rumiano Organic Cheese! It melts amazingly creamy and tastes even better!"
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10 April 2015
"The texture of the cheese is perfect, the taste is amazing and the fact that the cheese is organic and Non-GMO is great. I do have to say I was still a little hesitant about their sharp cheddar because I am so used to sharp cheddar being a orange color that I was worried that it would taste different, melt different and make my meal uneatable but I personally think it made my dish even better."
09 April 2015
"It is grilled cheese month! When my family went out to eat, as a young girl, I would always order grilled cheese and french fries off the children's menu. Now, I shudder to think about the ingredients in processed cheese products that most grilled cheese sandwiches contain. When feeding my family grilled cheese sandwiches I usually use provolone or mozzarella because these cheeses melt easily. With the most recent grilled cheese sandwiches I made, I decided to try out Rumiano Cheese and loved how the sandwiches turned."
08 April 2015
"Growing up, my father and I loved to cook one simple meal together–a grilled cheese sandwich. You can dress it up, you can dress it down, but as long as you have quality cheese, good bread, and real butter–you can make an absolutely fantastic lunch or dinner.
Why do we like Rumiano Cheddar? Well, do you see the label? It's Non-GMO. Organic. Humane. From grass fed cows! It's a natural pale yellow and it melts gloriously!"
04 April 2015
"It's national grilled cheese month and I still have some corned beef brisket left in the fridge since St Patrick's Day and I was looking for something special to make with them that was different than the corned beef and cabbage I've already had a few times. Instead, I decided to make an ULTIMATE grilled corned beef and havarti grilled cheese sandwich.
I like to use Rumiano organic cheese because it tastes great and is is certified "humane", certified organic by USDA, and certified Non-GMO."
01 April 2015
"Let me tell you, this cheese is FANTASTIC! No, it's better than that. It's fantabumazing! Yup! I said it. FANTABUMAZING! It's oh so creamy. It melts perfectly. There's an intense cheese flavor that you will not ever taste in your traditional, mass produced cheeses. There's also a sharpness to the flavor of these cheese that just enhances the whole experience that is Rumiano cheese. I equate that flavor to quality cheese aged to perfection that you will not find in those other, manufactured cheese."
28 March 2015
April is National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month 2015. To celebrate, we are hosting a Grilled Cheese Recipe Contest. Get out your favorite grilled cheese fixings and camera. Show us your best version of a grilled cheese sandwich. We invite you to go wild and crazy and get creative!
Judging will be similar to our annual holiday recipe contest. We will pick one grand prize winner and two runners-up based on perceived taste, creativity and use of product, visual appeal, originality and a good story.
16 March 2015
Written by Owen Rumiano,
Posted in Company News, Sustainability
At Rumiano Cheese Company we are always trying to become a more sustainable, responsible business. Manufacturing cheese can leave by-products like whey and waste water. Within the last decade our Crescent City plant has added technologies to reduce our waste water, whey protein output and even carbon footprint in the trucks. Our efforts in sustainability are never ending so check out the newest addition to our informative video library for information on how our manufacturing process keeps it green.


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Learn Everything There Is To Know About Low-Cost Online College Credits Perhaps you are wondering how will you be able to enroll yourself to online colleges that are offering low tuition fee rates or low-cost online colleges credits? In order for you to be guided when choosing for the right online college, listed below are some of the most effective tips that will surely be of great help to you: The very first thing that you need to do is to conduct thorough research cause by doing research on the website of the college that you want to get accepted at, you will learn more about them as you gather vital and essential information about the said school. Another thing that you need to make sure of is whether or not they are an online college that offers low-cost credits. The information that you will be gathering on the research you have conducted will be of great assistance to you in making a smart and sound decision. It would also be beneficial and advantageous on your part if you know about the many financial options that is available these days such as online resources which can be used as payment alternative as well as for application of aid as it will be very helpful in the fulfillment of your needs. The online resources that we are referring in this article include the Federal grant or loans and scholarship as well which normally does not require any repayment at all or if there is any, it would be very low and dependent on the type of scholarship there is. But of course, you would also need to examine all the work-study programs that is being offered by a certain online college for the purpose of supplementing your education. There are also other types of financing that are available nowadays which are waiting to be seek and these financing includes the following: tax credits, alternative loans or private loans, or if you happen to be an active or even an inactive member of the military, you are still eligible to receive as many benefits as it is due to you.
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The school's accreditation is considered as the most important factor that needs to be considered with regards to choosing an online school since it is the one being used when evaluating the quality and the educational standards of an online school. What makes online college the best alternative for learning is the fact that it is possible for you to get a diploma from the four corners of you home.Lessons Learned About Colleges


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"I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious." - Albert Einstein
Teacher Background
My name is Mr. Sarnoski. Most of the students simply call me Mr. "S". I have earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Exceptional Education from Penn State University and a Masters degree from Florida Atlantic University. I am certified by the State of Florida to also teach Gifted Education. My hobbies include running marathons, growing orchids, watching Penn State football games, and relaxing.
Teacher / Parent Communication
7 Great Rights of Gifted Kids
The Challenge Center provides gifted children with enrichment through a pull-out program. I split my time between Osceola Magnet School, Rosewood Magnet School and Vero Beach Elementary.
Curriculum topics are selected according to student and parent input or the appropriateness of national or world events. Units of study have included Human Body, Greek Mythology, Technology, Electricity, Insects, Simple Machines, Rockets, Inventions, Odyssey of the Mind, National Elections, and Heart Dissection.
The only materials that you need to gather include a three ring binder complete with paper and dividers. You will use this binder to store any papers or "Sarnoski Bucks" that you want to safely keep. If I need any supplies to facilitate experiments, I'll send a note home asking for donations.


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To get great hair, you don't have to find the most expensive or glamorous salon in your neighborhood. You could get it simply by picking the right conditioner. Maybe you've tried various conditioners and found that the hype surrounding them isn't quite what it was advertised to be. But you may be just looking at the wrong brands. Finding a good conditioner means finding one that uses reliable natural ingredients and doesn't use artificial substances that could be rough on your hair. It may be wise to see what others are saying about the brand before you choose it. You also should keep a good balance between your conditioner use and shampoo use, according to instructions provided on the conditioner.
One conditioner brand that's been applauded by its users is WEN hair by Chaz. If you've seen commercials of this conditioner, you've probably seen thick wavy hair that you might think is only possible with all the camera and lighting effects, but people who don't work for the company have said it's had a great effect on their hair. If you use the recommended amount for your hair type, you'll start to feel it making your hair feel thicker and smoother, and very little strands have been reported to fall out in the shower. It is also not tested on any animals or produced with artificial ingredients.
WEN by Chaz was founded by Chaz Dean, https://chazdean.com/store.aspx, a man who loves hair styles and found his passion for it while taking up photography. He went to cosmetology school where he learned not only to style hair, but also learned about producing styling products. He came up with the formula for WEN by Chaz conditioner and soon started using it at his own salon. The product is sold both online and at select retail stores such as Sephora.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
A special thank you to odinJobs for providing a review of Invoiceplace -
InvoicePlace – Top Billing From Us!
Looks like there's no better time to run a small business. From software (NearTime, Zoho) to billing, there is no dearth of companies waiting to make life easier. InvoicePlace scores extra because it really takes on one of the most thankless jobs around.


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sydney through diana mini
(1) sydney opera house (2) the botanical garden (3) hyde park (4) black star pastry, newtown
*camera: diana mini, film: kodak colorplus 200*
Not at all! Really great shots! :) Loving your photos :)ReplyDelete
yes i am seeing the giant broccoli! i love the last shot. A Diana mini is on my wish list at the moment, cant wait to experiment with lomographyReplyDelete
Giant broccoli looks great!
These are awesome. Can't wait to see the rest!ReplyDelete
love these! keep em coming. And yes kinda does look like a huge brocolli :)ReplyDelete
ahahahha :D it does look like a giant brocoli! how awesome.
ps. i really like the third picture. so pretty.
the photos turned out really beautifully and what a gorgeous tree!
Oh good luck for tomorrow...wish I could go. I'll be keeping my fingers and toes crossed that it doesn't rain. Take heaps of photos ;)
these are great shots! I especially love the last one with the cup of coffee (is it?).
Good luck with the exhibition!
Wow your shots turn out great!!! Love the last shot, the colours are gorgeous. I still have a roll to process... crossing fingers my photos will turn out as I hope.ReplyDelete
hmm.. maybe i should get the Diana too! My Loma LCA ran out of battery (gave me plenty heartaches after i learnt the hard way with 2 empty rolls..) and i haven't been able to change new ones for it yet! But i have been eyeing that new 360 one... choices , choices!ReplyDelete
Beautiful colors in these! Nice job.
i could never tire from pictures of sydney! and YES, that looks like a giant broccoli! haha
this weekend i'm working and then going to on of my best friend's wedding shower!
good luck with your pop up art exhibit!! sounds amazing.
Haha! The tree does definitely look like a giant brocoli!
Great pictures Laura!
Sydney.... Sydney...... Sydney...
I like your blog!
The tree really does look like a giant broccoli. I love the last shot, I like the composition.
Heading to Sydney this weekend so I can't wait to take my Diana Mini around.
Lovely pictures! I can definitly see the broccoli in there!ReplyDelete


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Official website of the Department of Homeland Security
San Diego - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers along the California border with Mexico apprehended 28 wanted fugitives this past weekend.
CBP officers encountered wanted persons with warrants ranging from parole violations to larceny, to dangerous drugs and homicide.
On Nov. 6, at 12 a.m. Mexican law enforcement officers turned over Julio Angel Garcia Puente, a 50-year-old Mexican citizen and legal permanent resident of San Diego to CBP enforcement officers and San Diego Police detectives at the San Ysidro port of entry. Garcia Puente had a no-bail felony homicide warrant out of San Diego, for the alleged murder of his estranged wife. Once CBP enforcement officers verified the identity of Garcia Puente he was turned over to the custody of San Diego Police detectives for processing.
Later that same day at 10:50 p.m., at the San Ysidro border station a CBP officer conducting inspections encountered Nancy Islas, a U.S. citizen and resident of Adelanto, Calif. when she entered the port as a passenger in a vehicle. Islas had a felony warrant for dangerous drugs with a bail amount of $25,000 out of San Bernardino, Calif. She was arrested and booked into Las Colinas Women's Detention Facility awaiting extradition.
On Nov. 7, at 3:25 a.m. Lorena Sanchez a 41-year-old U.S. citizen and resident of El Monte, Calif., applied for entry at the San Ysidro border station as a passenger in a vehicle. As the CBP officer conducted his inspection, he was alerted that Sanchez was wanted on a felony warrant for dangerous drugs with a bail amount of $50,000 out of Monrovia, Calif. She was arrested and taken to Las Colinas Women's Detention Facility to await extradition.
"The apprehension of so many wanted fugitives demonstrates the dedication of our officers to securing our border and keeping criminals out of our community," said Pete Flores Acting director of San Diego Field Operations.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.


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The Seahulk has arrived at Super Bowl XLIX.
The Seahulk has arrived at Super Bowl XLIX.
The popular Seattle fan is in Glendale, Ariz. to see his team attempt to become the first to win back-to-back Super Bowls since the New England Patriots did in 2004 and 2005.
• Paper Marshawn Lynch covers entire side of 10-story office building
• NBC's Johnny Weir has a super outfit for the Super Bowl
The Seahulk is pretty impressive, and basically puts all the crazy costumes that showed up at Super Bowl Media Day to shame.
The Seahawks will play the Patriots at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC.
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text: While my East Coast readers may have been shivering their patoots off yet again (it being winter, after all) yesterday, I'll have you know that we, too, in Northern California were enduring extremes. Temperatures were a whole TEN DEGREES colder than the previous day, dipping dangerously into the low 50s. Alas, there was sun forever yesterday, and the outdoors beckoned, so we set forth on this hike along the coast toward Point Reyes. A hefty jaunt at nearly eight miles out and back, the hike was tempered by only a 500-foot gain in elevation across the trek. Unfortunately, I was only armed with my phone, but I hope the few shots I took will give you a glimpse of why this hike was particularly special.


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A publication that Warren Buffett refers to as "the best book about investing ever written" definitely deserves a spot on your bookshelf.
The Intelligent Investor, commonly referred to as the bible of value investing, was published by none other than the father of value investing, Benjamin Graham. Graham was a brilliant man who certainly knew his way around a balance sheet. He mentored some of the greatest investors to date, among others Warren Buffett, Irving Kahn and Walter Schloss.
Fortunately for us, he captured the essence of his investment knowledge in text, allowing investors worldwide to learn from his wisdom. The value investing methods he discusses in The Intelligent Investor are still relevant to this day, even after more than fifty years since its original publication in 1949.
Since The Intelligent Investor is the most important book you will ever read on how to reach your financial goals, we decided to cite our favourite insights from the book. The following twenty Benjamin Graham quotes capture the gist of the characteristics of an intelligent investor.
You don't have to be a genius to invest successfully.
1. "To invest successfully over a lifetime does not require a stratospheric IQ, unusual business insights, or inside information. What's needed is a sound intellectual framework for making decisions and the ability to keep emotions from corroding that framework." (pg. ix)
You do not have to be smarter than the rest. You have to be more disciplined than the rest.
2. "By developing your discipline and courage, you can refuse to let other people's mood swings govern your financial destiny. In the end, how your investments behave is much less important than how you behave." (pg. xiii)
3. "Investing isn't about beating others at their game. It's about controlling yourself at your own game." (pg. 219)
4. "The best way to measure your investing success is not by whether you're beating the market but by whether you've put in place a financial plan and a behavioural discipline that are likely to get you where you want to go." (pg. 220)
A good businessman makes a good investor.
5. "The sillier the market's behavior, the greater the opportunity for the businesslike investor." (pg. ix)
6. "Investment is most intelligent when it is most businesslike." (pg. 523)
An intelligent investor doesn't react to the 'flavour of the month'.
7. "The defensive (or passive) investor will place chief emphasis on the avoidance of serious mistakes or losses. His second aim will be freedom from effort, annoyance, and the need for making frequent decisions." (pg. 6)
8. "In the short run the market is a voting machine, but in the long run it is a weighing machine." (pg. 477)
A successful investor takes a contrarian approach to investing.
9. "The intelligent investor is a realist who sells to optimists and buys from pessimists." (pg. xiii)
10. "The intelligent investor gets interested in big growth stocks not when they are at their most popular – but when something goes wrong." (pg. 183)
Activity is expensive.
11. "Thousands of people have tried, and the evidence is clear: The more you trade, the less you keep." (pg. 149)
12. "If fees consume more than 1% of your assets annually, you should probably shop for another adviser." (pg. 277)
Think long term.
13. "Never buy a stock because it has gone up or sell one because it has gone down." (pg. 206)
Price is not equal to value. Price is what you pay, value is what you get.
14. "An investor calculates what a stock is worth, based on the value of its businesses." (pg. 36)
15. "A great company is not a great investment if you pay too much for the stock." (pg. 181)
The best investment decisions are based on facts, not speculation.
16. "People who invest make money for themselves; people who speculate make money for their brokers. And that, in turn, is why Wall Street perennially downplays the durable virtues of investing and hypes the gaudy appeal of speculation." (pg. 36)
Intelligent investors capitalise on market fluctuations.
17. "Price fluctuations have only one significant meaning for the true investor. They provide him with an opportunity to buy wisely when prices fall sharply and to sell wisely when they advance a great deal." (pg. 205)
18. "The intelligent investor should recognise that market panics can create great prices for good companies and good prices for great companies." (pg. 483)
19. "A defensive investor can always prosper by looking patiently and calmly through the wreckage of a bear market." (pg. 371)
An intelligent investor knows how to manage risk.
20. "Successful investing is about managing risk, not avoiding it." (pg. 535)
3D Value Investing is a refinement of these top 20 Benjamin Graham quotes that influence his approach to investing. You can learn more about this approach in our eBooks or with a free live demo of STRIDE's stock screening software.


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"In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends." – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Justice and Freedom for Syria is an inclusive group of volunteers who share a vision and are willing to give a hand towards the Syrian people's peaceful journey for freedom and justice. They are based in Halifax, NS, Canada.
Today they were at Victoria Park handing out leaflets. Their mission is to support "…Syria's peaceful journey for freedom and justice by raising awareness campaigns and updating people with news about current events transpiring in Syria. We also pledge to contact the necessary governmental and media entities in order to ensure the current repressive Syrian regime of Bashar Al-Assad is expelled, as it should have been decades ago."


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Anti-vaccination leaders banned from Australia
Published: 09 August 2017
Two international anti-vaccination ringleaders have been banned from returning to Australia for up to three years following a controversial film tour.
Polly Tommey and Suzanne Humphries reportedly produced and organised a number of secret screenings in Australia and globally for their anti-vaxxer film called Vaxxed: From Cover Up to Catastrophe.
The Herald Sun reports that both women will be refused re-entry over alleged visa breaches. It is believed they failed to declare their intention to work on our shores.
Ms Tommey won't be allowed to re-enter Australia until 2020.
She then slammed the Australian Government during a video post, calling out nation as the "worst" she'd ever visited.
"Not the people, the government," she said.
"I had my phone taken away as I left Australia. They confiscated my phone and took photographs of all my emails and texts. They also told me I am banned from Australia for three years."
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has criticised the film, slamming the secret Melbourne film screenings.
"I flatly condemn the movie and the anti-vaccination message as being based on unscientific conspiracy theories," he said.
The film reportedly urges parents to expose their children to deadly diseases.


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Ttn as a likely causal gene for QTL of alcohol preference on mouse chromosome 2
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KeywordsQuantitative Trait Locus Candidate Gene Muscle Protein Causal Gene Mouse Chromosome
Many quantitative trait loci (QTL) influencing mouse model phenotypes for alcoholism have been mapped genetically. However, the gene(s) comprising the QTL (QTG) are largely unknown. In previous work, Bennett and colleagues created congenic strains carrying the DBA/2IBG (D2) region for alcohol preference (AP) on chromosome 2, on a C57BL/6IBG (B6) background [1]. Subsequently, interval specific congenic recombinant strains (ISCRS), in which the full D2 QTL region was broken into smaller, partially overlapping regions of introgression, were generated and tested. With information from two ISCRS, the QTL has been mapped onto mouse chromosome 2 (Chr2) in a region of 3.4Mb by using C57BL/6J (B6) x DBA/2J (D2) recombinant inbred (RI) strains as well as by using F2 populations. Several candidate genes, Gad1, Atp5g3, Atf2, Sp3 and Sp9, have been evaluated but none of them has been confirmed for a definitive role in the regulation of the QTL of AP on Chr2 [2, 3].
Materials and methods
We have been searching candidate genes for this QTL intensively by using an integrative approach including: 1) bioinformatics tools to search potential functionally relevant genes of alcohol preference within the QTL region [4]; 2) searching for single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) within the exons of every gene between B6 and D2 in the QTL region; 3) conducting real time PCR to examine the differentially expressed genes between B6 and alcohol preferred interval-specific congenic recombinant strains (ISCRS); and 4) analysis of the association of candidate genes in the human population.
Titin (Ttn) is known as a giant muscle protein expressed in the cardiac and skeletal muscles. However, its expression level in the tongue is known to be higher than that in the heart. We therefore investigated if Ttn plays a role in the regulation of AP. Our data indicated that 1) the expression level of Ttn in the less AP congenic strains is significantly higher than that in B6; 2) the expression of a Ttn probe in the BXD RI strains is negatively correlated to that of AP; 3) One SNP is up- and the other is down-stream of Ttn. The alcohol consumption of the B6 genotype is significantly higher than that of D2 genotype in the BXD RI strains, based on data from multiple reports using two-bottles of choice; and 4) the polymorphism of TTN in the human population is highly associated with alcoholism.
We conclude that Ttn is likely a causal gene for the QTL on Ch2 for the AP.
Research supported by the National Institutes of Health, United States (research grants #AA016342, #DA12849, #DA12690, #AA017535, #AA12870, and #AA11330). Genotyping services were provided by the Center for Inherited Disease Research (CIDR). CIDR is fully funded through a federal contract from the National Institutes of Health to The Johns Hopkins University (contract number N01-HG-65403). Dr. Kranzler has been a paid consultant for Alkermes, Lilly, Lundbeck, Pfizer, and Roche. He also reports associations with Eli Lilly, Janssen, Schering Plough, Lundbeck, Alkermes, GlaxoSmithKline, Abbott, and Johnson & Johnson, as these companies provide support to the ACNP Alcohol Clinical Trials Initiative (ACTIVE) and Dr. Kranzler has received honoraria from ACTIVE. The other authors report no financial interests or potential conflicts of interest.
- 1.Bennett B, Beeson M, Gordon L, Carosone-Link P, Johnson TE: Genetic dissection of quantitative trait loci specifying sedative/hypnotic sensitivity to ethanol: mapping with interval-specific congenic recombinant lines. Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2002, 26 (11): 1615-1624. 10.1111/j.1530-0277.2002.tb02463.x.CrossRefPubMedGoogle Scholar
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Tour Mode
In revising the F1 Scarpa polished nearly all the details to create a boot that is simply a delight to tour in. The most obvious is the cuff range of motion, a solid 25 degrees to the rear and 35 forward. That's not marketing ROM but real mobility with your foot in the boot. Adding to that is how little resistance there is to movement, the practical measure of touring mobility and the one that delivers a long stride.Switching modes is done by unlatching and lifting the touring lever on the spine of the heel, a move that requires either bare hands or a tactile glove to allow you to feel when you've grabbed the pull tab at the base of the lever. To maximize the freedom possible you will also want to release the buckled velcro cuff strap, and reset the top power strap. I'm a big fan of buckled power straps so the only criticism I have of this boot for touring is that the top power strap isn't buckled also. If I were a racer it might matter, but even if I were it would be an insignificant improvement to my sluggish pace.
Less obvious is the location of the toe inserts, 6mm aft of the normal location. This puts the touring pivot at the tip of your big toe, not out in front. This isn't a change you'll notice except on a long day, and even then, it's only a subtle improvement. What this really means is the lip of the toe isn't deep enough to allow these boots to be used with traditional alpine bindings – ever.
Besides excellent touring mobility, the other thing you'll notice immediately is how light the F1 is; less than 3 pounds per foot – 2 pounds, 11 ounces (1230 g) to be exact for a size 27 boot.
Turning Power
The F1 is lean but not a mean turning machine. Scarpa rates the flex index at only 95 which is admittedly soft, however on the slopes it definitely feels stiffer than that. This is due to a carbon reinforced polyamide lower shell that delivers solid torsional rigidity in spite of a cuff that lacks metal buckles. The cuff is built with the same stiff polyamide for a stiff feel, but the pebax tongue yields a progressive flex. Unless you're bashing bumps the F1 feels solid on firm snow and is a delight in the conditions that warrant earning your turns – soft untracked snow. If the snow is challenging, don't blame the boot for lack of control, blame the skill of the driver.
When you first lay eyes on the F1 its svelte appearance suggests it is for low volume feet only. Put your feet in it though and you'll find that it really does have 102mm of width in the forefoot, allowing nominally wide feet to fit comfortably. If that isn't enough, worry not because polyamide (think Grilamid) punches easily and beautifully for a skilled bootfitter. More important is the adjustability of the lower shell to a large range of foot volumes thanks to the BOA lacing system. With the BOA system I've found that it tends to apply greater pressure closer to the tightening knob. In this case, that is directly over your instep, which improves foot retention at the heel. It also allows for easier micro adjustment of tension than standard buckles.
Within the limit that this boot is not built for downhill speed, but for covering a lot of ground with adequate downhill chops the F1 is a great ski mountaineering boot with a lot of versatility. It looks narrow, and will blow your mind that anything that light can even drive a ski on fifty degree windboard, but if you have the skill to even consider such a small boot, you'll be happy with the performance.
Weight/boot (sz. 27.0): 1230 g – 2 lbs., 11 oz.
Sizes available (mondo): 24.5 – 31.0
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Back from Chicago!
Photo taken by C vs. A at The Sixth Borough's "Depression Isn't Just A River In Egypt" at Connie's Ric Rac this past April. We weren't in Chicago.
"It was fun to do it anyway but to the fact that we won a couple of festival trips made it much more worthwhile," said Corey Cohen a day after his group, Philadelphia's THE SIXTH BOROUGH, won not just the Audience but the Judges award at Chicago's Snubfest (presented by Chemically Inbalanced Comedy). With the awards came entrances toMilwaukee's Comedy Festival in August and 2010's Montreal Sketch Festival.
The other award from Snubfest went to Chicago's The Cool Table, who in turn earned entrance into the Philly Sketchfest later this year (dates haven't been announced yet, but best believe we'll be on top of it).
Meanwhile, plans are in the works for a hero's welcome home for The 6B similar to the Philadelphia Phillies victory parade last year (no, not really). They've just made us so proud, sniff.


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Edward C. Corrigan, father of Christa McAuliffe, the teacher-astronaut who was killed along with six other crew members in the Challenger space shuttle explosion four years ago, died of cancer Thursday. He was 67 years old.
In recent years, Mr. Corrigan, a retired accountant, had traveled from Alaska to Jordan to deliver lectures on his daughter's behalf at schools and fund-raising events.Continue reading the main story


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Westinghouse petrol-electric rail motor, 1914; R.M.1 (Rail Motor number one), 1914
Reference Number: APG-1551-1/2-F
Westinghouse petrol-electric railcar, photographed by Albert Percy Godber in 1914. A label is resting against the car with the inscription "Westinghouse Petrol Electric Car". This image is a film copy negative taken by Godber from a print in his album Vol 101, p 36 (PA1-o-195)
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Historical Notes: R.M.1 (Rail motor number one), the Westinghouse petrol-electric rail motor was built ca 1914. The frame and motors were built by Westinghouse Co., England, and the body was built at Petone Railway Workshops. It ran from Wellington to Upper Hutt, and Thorndon to Johnsonville, with seating for 48 passengers. Withdrawn in 1917. See Godber album (Vol 108, p 71)
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Inscriptions: Inscribed - On album page - bottom centre: Petrol motor car
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Monday, August 17, 2015
Superstar Voting Has Begun!
It's the most Superstar time of the year. It's a wee bit early (three months), but this will keep it out of competition with the holiday season to encourage more entries and voting.
Speaking of which, vote for your favorite items here!
(caution: the site may be down periodically due to the rush of voters at the outset)
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