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Noah Levine (born 1971) is an American Buddhist teacher, author and counselor.
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Dharma Punx: A Memoir (2003)[edit]
- I sought a different path than that of my parents. I totally rejected meditation and all the spiritual shit they built their lives on. Looking at the once idealistic hippie generation who had long since cut their hair, left the commune, and bought into the system, we saw that peace and love had failed to make any real changes in the world. In response, we felt love and despair and hopelessness, out of which came the punk rock movement. Seeking to rebel against our parents' pacifism and society's fascist system of oppression and capitalist-driven propaganda, we responded in our own way, different from those before us, creating a new revolution for a new generation. Painfully aware of corruption in the government and inconsistencies in the power dynamics in our homes, we rebelled against our families and society in one loud and fast roar of teen angst. Unwilling to accept the dictates of the system, we did whatever we could to rebel. We wanted freedom and were willing to fight for it.


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Most of us develop a sort of intuitive logic about how the natural world works. Unfortunately, a lot of that informal reasoning turns out to be wrong, which complicates scientific education. But as students make their way through the science education pipeline, they should gradually start moving beyond the informal reasoning of their earlier years. Or at least that's what we'd like to think; instead, a new survey of college students, some in advanced biology classes, indicates that most end up with a confused mix of formal and informal reasoning.
The clearest example of the chasm between a typical intuition and scientific reasoning comes from the world of physics. Imagine a marble rolling around a curved track that comes to a sudden end. Physics tells us that, as soon as the marble is off the track, it'll continue moving in a straight line until it runs into something else. But many people use informal reasoning and conclude that the marble will continue to follow a circular path even after it escapes the track. In other contexts, it involves an interventionist view of the world. As the people behind the survey put it, "When using informal reasoning, students look for 'actors' that drive 'events' and are aided by 'enablers.'"
Scientific education, then, needs to convince people to move past their intuitions (at least if they want a more accurate picture of how the world operates).
The new survey tested for informal reasoning in the biological sciences, using over 500 students at a variety of colleges, enrolled in classes ranging from introductory biology to advanced ecology. The results show that, even as the students are immersed in things like trophic pyramids and the Calvin cycle, they don't always come to grips with basic things like conservation of matter and energy.
For example, most students could describe how the process of photosynthesis involves removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and combining it with water to form carbohydrates, which then get used to build the cellulose that forms most of the plant's bulk. But, when asked to actually trace what's going on on the organismal scale, many students have problems recognizing that a substantial proportion of a tree's solid bulk originated from a gas, instead suggesting that most of it was brought up from the soil.
The problems work in the opposite direction, too. When respiration breaks down solid matter, most of it is released in gaseous form, as carbon dioxide and water vapor. But the students often had a problem with recognizing that a solid compound could be chemically converted into a gas.
In the same way, they seem to believe that every leaf contains a miniature Mr. Fusion, since they think that some of a plant's mass comes from the transformation of one atom into another. Nearly 70 percent "chose 'sunlight' as a possible source of atoms in chlorophyll molecules," according to the results. They had problems with other aspects of energy, too, not recognizing that moving up a trophic level in an ecosystem generally entailed the loss of energy to the environment—"only 44 percent of students thought the top of a food web would have 'less available energy than the trophic levels below it.'"
Other problems noted by the authors include the use of energy as a fudge factor to make things balance out, and a tendency to substitute a wall of scientific terminology for actual understanding.
In all, the majority of the students used a mix of scientific and informal reasoning on the surveys, with about 20 percent using informal reasoning alone. More depressing still, the authors designed a short course to help introduce formal scientific logic, but it didn't help much. The course shifted more people towards relying on scientific reasoning, but the percentage of students who relied on it exclusively rarely exceeded 30 percent, and was sometimes in the neighborhood of 20, depending on the topic (on average, it went from 12 to 27 percent).
What's the root of this problem? The authors ascribe a lot of it to language. It's quite common to hear people describe fat as just melting away or vanishing, which doesn't encourage anyone to try to balance the books on where all those atoms actually go to, much less get them thinking in terms of their release as carbon dioxide and water vapor. The same problem persists in the language commonly used by biologists. We frequently refer to energy as "lost" when it's no longer available to an organism, but that doesn't mean it's not still there, typically in the form of heat.
The end result, the authors conclude, is that "faculty are unknowingly speaking a different language from their students." They think that when they mention lost energy, the students know what they're talking about, or that their students' poor choice of wording doesn't represent a failure of logic. As a result, they see little reason to speak more carefully or devote instructional time to clearing up misconceptions. And, even if they wanted to, most biology textbooks consider principle-based reasoning beyond their scope.
But, even if instructors and textbooks were ready, the limited improvements that resulted in the targeted interventions used in this study show that overcoming the tendency towards informal reasoning can be a significant challenge. And the authors don't necessarily know what to suggest beyond starting the process early and keeping it a consistent focus of the education system.
BioScience, 2010. DOI: 10.1525/bio.2011.61.1.12 (About DOIs).


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- This article is about the episode. For other similar uses, see Guru (disambiguation).
|"In order to master the Avatar State, you must open all the chakras."
|— Guru Pathik to Aang.
"The Guru" is the 19th episode of Book Two: Earth of Avatar: The Last Airbender and the 39th of the overall series. It debuted on December 1, 2006.
After the group receives letters that were confiscated by the Dai Li and splits up temporarily, Aang meets Guru Pathik, who trains him in mastery of the Avatar State through the unlocking of chakras. Sokka reunites with his father for the first time in years and Toph is captured by Xin Fu and Master Yu, who transport her to her parents' estate, though she escapes by heuristically metalbending. Azula forms a scheme with Long Feng to overthrow the Earth King and Katara is captured. Aang sees a vision of an endangered Katara and abandons the training early to save her, against the wishes of the guru.
The episode opens at Iroh and Zuko's apartment in Ba Sing Se, where Iroh is preparing a cauldron of jook. Zuko enter the room and comments on the smell of the pasty white soup. Iroh warns his nephew that he probably would not like it, but Zuko contradicts him, smelling a ladle-full and saying he would love to have some. Iroh, somewhat surprised, observes Zuko's emotional change since he recovered from the fever he had suffered. Zuko simply smiles and announces optimistically that it is a new day, Iroh's new tea shop is opening, they have a wonderful new apartment, and things in general are looking up.
Meanwhile, Aang and Sokka land at the mouth of Chameleon Bay, the alleged location of Sokka's father, Hakoda, and the rest of the Southern Water Tribe warriors. Sokka grows very nervous, however, Aang succeeds in calming him down. Sokka questions Aang on his feelings about his meeting with Guru Pathik to master the Avatar State. Aang smiles and replies that he, unlike Sokka, is not nervous in the least. He takes off on Appa, shouting back to Sokka that they will reunite in a week.
Sokka walks into the base and is greeted with warm and welcome arms by the warriors of the Southern Water Tribe. After a brief exchange of greetings, the warriors guide him to a large tent. Sokka enters the tent where several more warriors, including Bato and his father, are studying a map. Hakoda looks up, rising to embrace Sokka happily.
Back in Ba Sing Se, the Earth King entertains Azula, Mai, and Ty Lee, disguised as Kyoshi Warriors. He tells them of Long Feng's manipulation of the city to which Azula expresses false interest. The Earth King goes on to reveal the plans for the invasion of the Fire Nation during the Day of Black Sun. Azula grows surprised, but manages to suppress her shock to the point of merely expressing interest in the plan.
Meanwhile, the Council of Five reviews the invasion plan with Katara, who is accompanied by Momo. General How says that General Fong's fortress will be the staging point of the attack where they will send in troops, demonstrating the motion by earthbending several stone pieces representing Earth Kingdom forces across a world map. Momo suddenly darts across the board and knocks the pillars over. Katara laughs at the lemur's actions and attempts to joke with the five generals, who are not amused. General How asks Katara to deliver a scroll detailing the invasion plans so that it may receive the seal of the Earth King, which will finalize the plan.
Aang arrives at the Eastern Air Temple and finds Guru Pathik meditating atop the same tower where he sat before Appa's departure. Guru Pathik introduces himself as a spiritual brother to the Air Nomads and a close friend of Monk Gyatso. Aang asks Pathik how he plans on teaching him to gain control of the Avatar State, to which the guru replies that he must first bring balance to himself before he can bring balance to the world. The guru first asks Aang to drink a liquid, which the young Avatar does before spitting it out, as it is a strange combination of onion and banana juice.
Out on a road, an ostrich horse pulls a cart carrying Master Yu and Xin Fu as well as Toph, who is detained within a huge metal box. The two up front are arguing about which road leads to the Beifong estate, Toph's home, when Toph commands the two to stop arguing and let her out to go to the bathroom. Master Yu prepares to release her before Xin Fu sharply pulls him back from the action, noticing the obvious trick where his companion does not. Toph pounds against the cage, only infuriating Xin Fu more, who tells her that no matter how good an earthbender she may be, she cannot bend metal.
Back in Ba Sing Se, Azula, Mai, and Ty Lee remove their disguises, where Azula presents to the girls an idea. She states they now have the perfect opportunity to conquer the Earth Kingdom from the inside and succeed where the Fire Nation has failed for a century. She proposes they stage a coup to overthrow the Earth King. Azula establishes that the determining factor in accomplishing this goal lies in the control of the Dai Li.
Back at the Eastern Air Temple, Guru Pathik begins Aang's instruction of the chakras. In order to master the Avatar State, Pathik says he must first open the seven chakras of the body. After determining that Aang has no knowledge of the nature of chakras, Pathik provides a visual representation. Using a pond clogged with algae, he successfully explains to Aang the concept of chakras, stating that by removing the clogs between pools, the water is allowed to flow, just as energy is allowed to flow through the body when the seven chakras are open. The guru explains that there are seven chakras within the body, each with a purpose and a different blockage, an intense sensation results from the opening of them all. Pathik warns that the process of opening the chakras cannot be halted once it has begun – it must be completed in order to succeed. Aang accepts this hazard and they begin the process, traveling to different areas in the Eastern Air Temple, learning about the first six chakras of earth, water, fire, air, sound, and light. Aang opens each fairly easily.
Meanwhile, Toph uses her ability to sense the tiny fragments of earth left within the metal cage and learns the unique sub-skill of bending metal. During this process, she punches a huge dent through the cage doors twice and manages to escape her cell.
Back at Chameleon Bay, Sokka, his father, and the rest of the warriors prepare what Hakoda calls tangle mines. Comprised of a buoyant casing around an explosive mine, they are filled with skunk fish and seaweed. Upon detonation, the seaweed entangles itself in the propellers of Fire Nation ships, immobilizing them. Afterward, the stench of the skunk fish forces the soldiers aboard to abandon ship. Hakoda jokes that he has dubbed the plan, "The Stink and Sink", to which Sokka explodes with laughter. Bato remarks dryly on the similarities between father and son.
A scouting party returns, informing the warriors of the presence of four Fire Nation ships. Hakoda quickly acts, telling Bato to finish preparing the mines, and the rest of the warriors to prepare for battle. Sokka hesitates as the other warriors prepare for battle and asks Hakoda what he should do. In a slightly irritated, yet joking tone, Hakoda repeats pointedly that he wanted "the rest of [the] men to get ready for battle". Sokka smiles at his father's confirmation of his coming-of-age and quickly prepares himself for the encounter ahead.
In Ba Sing Se, the Jasmine Dragon finally opens with Iroh and Zuko standing proudly as customers arrive at the tea shop. Iroh says that he is in disbelief at having accomplished his dream of running his own shop. He advises Zuko to follow his own dreams as well, and Zuko congratulates him. Iroh expresses pride in his nephew for having chosen to be with him in this happy time. Zuko enthusiastically hugs his uncle, before running off to start preparing tea; Iroh soon happily joins him.
Meanwhile, Mai and Ty Lee, in Kyoshi Warrior garb, lounge on the front steps of the Earth King's palace. Mai complains about her outfit and the tasks involved in being the Earth King's audience, primarily cleaning up after the king's pet bear. Ty Lee advises Mai to be patient and repeats aloud the plan Azula has formed. Mai quickly snaps at her to be quiet, as she will reveal they are from the Fire Nation to anyone within earshot. A small group of Dai Li agents, who have been spying from their hiding spots, clinging to several pillars, quickly and stealthily crawl off. Once they are gone, Azula emerges and compliments her friends on their acting job, as Long Feng will surely be informed of their plans now.
Katara and Momo decide to stop at the new tea house just before going to see the Earth King. As she enters, Katara hears and sees Zuko reciting an order for tea to Iroh in the back of the shop and gasps in surprise before running off to warn the Earth King.
Aang and Pathik arrive at the seventh and final chakra. Pathik congratulates Aang and states that with the final chakra's opening, he will be able to willfully enter and exit the Avatar State, as well as control his actions within it. The thought chakra, located at the crown of the head, deals with cosmic energy and is blocked by earthly attachment. Aang is asked to meditate on what he is attached to and images of Katara flood his mind. Now that Aang has focused on that to which he is attached, Pathik instructs him to let the attachments go. Aang suddenly becomes angry, finding the idea of letting go of Katara ludicrous, as he loves her. He questions why he should not allow himself to feel this love, when Pathik stated previously that it was beneficial to him. Pathik narrows his eyes, but remains calm and states that if Aang ever wants the pure cosmic energy to enter him, he must let go of all earthly attachments, including Katara.
Katara rushes into the palace and tells Azula, whom she believes is Suki, that Zuko and Iroh have infiltrated the city. She tells them urgently to inform the Earth King. As Azula calmly replies that will not be necessary, Katara realizes her mistake – she recognizes the distinct golden hue of Azula's eyes. However, Katara's realization is too late; Ty Lee hurtles into the air and disables her. Azula and her friends stand over Katara's prone form, where she remarks that it is time she and Zuko encounter each other again.
The argument continues back at the Eastern Air Temple, with Pathik telling Aang he must open all the chakras to master the Avatar State. Aang decides to try and do so, and he begins to visualize an image of Katara disappearing into space and himself being taken high above the planet to walk along a purple stream of cosmic energy. The stream is radiating from a gigantic image of himself in the Avatar State, which surrounds him in a sphere of energy radiating from its palms. Aang is suddenly surprised, however, when an image of Katara, captured underground, appears behind him. He abandons the Avatar State-induced figure and begins running toward the image, causing the stream of cosmic energy to dissipate, and Aang to plummet to the Earth. Jolting awake from his meditation, Aang desperately says that Katara is in trouble and he must go back to Ba Sing Se to aid her. Pathik tries to stop him, telling him that by choosing attachment, the last chakra has become blocked and if he leaves now, he will not be able trigger the Avatar State at all. Aang hesitates, but continues on without looking back or responding, to Pathik's dismay.
Meanwhile, Master Yu and Xin Fu are startled by a tearing sound from the back of the wagon and go to investigate. They discover a massive hole has been created in the back of Toph's prison, which is empty. Toph emerges from several feet away and uses earthbending to thrust Xin Fu and Yu into the chamber. After taking a few moments to bask in her triumph and state her status as "the greatest earthbender", Toph rapidly journeys toward Ba Sing Se by surfing along a self-made wave of earth. This leaves Xin Fu and Yu locked very uncomfortably within the coffin, with Xin Fu frustrated as ever at having to spend time with his companion.
Sokka and the rest of Hakoda's warriors finish preparation of their ships for attack. Sokka assures his father that he will make him proud and prove his skill as a warrior. Hakoda smiles and replies that he has always known his son to be a great warrior. This heartfelt moment is cut short, however, by the sudden appearance of Aang and Appa. Witnessing the worried expression on the Avatar's face, he realizes the urgency of the situation and bids farewell to his father.
In the prisons of Ba Sing Se, a group of Dai Li agents escorts a restrained and complaining Azula to Long Feng's cell. Upon their arrival, she demands to know why she has been brought to the prison in the middle of the night. Long Feng smiles craftily and reveals his knowledge of her true identity. He states that he wants to make a deal with her in an attempt to regain control of the city. He explains the Earth King's trust in Azula is the key factor that will lead to the success of this scheme. In return for her help, Long Feng promises the Avatar will be delivered to her, to which Azula smirks before the proposal continues.
At the Jasmine Dragon, Iroh and Zuko are surprised when a messenger delivers wonderful news — they have been invited to serve tea to the Earth King. Zuko, looking extremely content and happy for his uncle's good fortune, continues working in the shop. Meanwhile, Azula is escorted back to her apartment by the Dai Li, smirking.
- Written by:
- Directed by:
- Starring:
- Also starring:
- Mako - Uncle
- Brian George - Guru Pathik
- Phil LaMarr - Earth King
- Clancy Brown - Long Feng
- Grey DeLisle - Azula
- Cricket Leigh - Mai
- Olivia Hack - Ty Lee
- Sab Shimono - Master Yu
- Marc Graue - Xin Fu
- Andre Sogliuzzo - Hakoda
- Richard McGonagle - Bato
- Additional voices:
- Dee Bradley Baker
- Jim Meskimen (How)
Production notes
- Main article: Transcript:The Guru
- Main article: Writing in the World of Avatar
Avatar Extras
- Main article: Avatar Extras for Book Two: Earth
Series continuity
- In "Sozin's Comet, Part 2: The Old Masters", Aang mentions Pathik's advice when he talks to Avatar Yangchen.
- Hakoda's method of sinking Fire Nation ship, the Stink 'n' Sink, mirrors what the mechanist says: "Never underestimate the power of stink".
- This is the second time in the series where Aang says the phrase "Everything is connected". The first time he said it was in "The Swamp".
- This is the fifth time where Zuko is not bent on capturing the Avatar. The first time was in "Winter Solstice, Part 1: The Spirit World", when Zuko opposed chasing Appa in favor of finding his uncle. The second time was in "The Storm" when Zuko decides that the safety of the crew is more valuable than capturing the Avatar. The third time was in "The Siege of the North, Part 2", when he and Iroh sail away from the Northern Water Tribe. Iroh asks Zuko about capturing the Avatar to which Zuko just says he is tired. The fourth time is in "The Chase" when he is more concerned about his injured uncle than Aang.
- In "The Day of Black Sun, Part 2: The Eclipse", Azula says she has known about the invasion for months. She learns of it from the Earth King in this episode.
- While Aang is unlocking the Sound Chakra, a vision can be seen of him overlooking mountains that are taken directly from the opening sequence; the angle switches to a previously unseen view of his determined face.
- Bato's arm bears burn scars from the injury he sustained prior to his stay at an Earth Kingdom abbey in "Bato of the Water Tribe".
- Pathik mentions that the four nations are all one people that are living as if divided, which is similar to what Huu told Aang in "The Swamp".
- When Zuko enters the kitchen, Iroh is tasting the jook with a spoon. However, when Zuko asks for some, the spoon suddenly becomes a ladle.
- When Zuko sits down on the floor with his bowl of jook, he sits at the end of the table closest to Iroh, but in the next frame when he says, "Things are looking up, Uncle," he is sitting at the end furthest away from Iroh.
- When Aang first meets Guru Pathik, he hands him a bowl of banana and onion juice from behind his back. Before Aang lands, there is a shot of the Guru from behind, showing his back, with no bowl behind him. He is sitting in the middle of open ground with no bowl near him and he does not move until Aang arrives, so there is no way he could have gotten the bowl.
- In the shot where Mai complains about wearing the Kyoshi Warrior disguise, her long bangs are clearly behind her head, but in the next shot of the front of her, her bangs are in their usual place hanging over her shoulders.
- After receiving a scroll from General How that was supposed to be taken to the Earth King, Katara goes to the Jasmine Dragon with Momo. However, the scroll in her hand is visibly different than the one the general gave to her.
- Between Katara stating in the afternoon that she will take the plan for the invasion of the Fire Nation to the Earth King right away and her passing of the Jasmine Dragon, asking Momo, "A cup of tea before we get back to the king?", implying that she still needs to visit him, Azula and Aang have had a couple of scenes during night time.
- The part in Sokka's hair switches from side to side and disappears completely many times throughout the episode.
- The scene between Aang and Pathik is reminiscent of one of the Dagobah scenes of Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, in which Luke (Aang) leaves Yoda (Pathik) after seeing a vision of Leia (Katara) and the others in trouble despite Yoda telling him that this Jedi training must be finished before he leaves. Also, in an interview, Dave Filoni commented that Aang received very Jedi-like training.
- Some satellite services, such as DirecTV, as well as Netflix, and in Canada, Telus, list this and the following episode together as one episode, under the title "The Guru; The Crossroads of Destiny".
- Azula's line, "It's terrible when you can't trust the people who are closest to you", which she says to the Earth King, refers overtly to the fact that she, Ty Lee, and Mai are imitating the Kyoshi Warriors, in whom the Earth King places great trust. It also, considering that she is flanked by Ty Lee and Mai when she says it, references her own betrayal by the pair in "The Boiling Rock, Part 2".
- This is the first time metalbending has been introduced to the series.
- This episode makes one of three references in the entire series that the Earth Kingdom has any formal navy. The other references are made in "The Southern Air Temple" and in "The Earth King", when the Earth Kingdom Navy is searching for Team Avatar.
- The colors of Aang's visions for each of his chakras mirror the colors traditionally associated with the corresponding chakras: Red for the first (lowest), orange for the second (second lowest), yellow for the third (third lowest), through to purple, which coincidentally is the same order in which they are arranged in the visible spectrum, red having the lowest frequency, orange the second lowest, yellow, the third, through to violet, having the highest.
- This is the first time Aang openly admits his love for Katara.
- Though Aang visits all four air temples in the series, this is the only episode not to be named after the temple. He visits the Eastern Air Temple in this episode which is the first time he does since he was freed from the iceberg.
- The two Dai Li agents that bring Azula to Long Feng are the same ones that arrested him in the previous episode, "The Earth King".
- The changing hand positions used by Aang while opening the chakras are actual positions used in real life, called mudrās, to open the chakras while meditating.
- This episode aired in the US along with "The Crossroads of Destiny" as the one hour season finale of Book Two.


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COLUMBUS, OH – An October antlerless-only white-tailed deer muzzleloader hunting season, extended hunting hours and new bag limits were proposed to the Ohio Wildlife Council on Wednesday, Feb. 6, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
The proposed antlerless-only muzzleloader hunting season would be Oct. 12-13 and scheduled for the second weekend of October in subsequent years. The proposal includes making the October muzzleloader season for antlerless deer only, regardless of the method of take, and eliminating both the bonus gun weekend in December and the early muzzleloader season at three public hunting areas (Salt Fork Wildlife Area, Shawnee State Forest and Wildcat Hollow).
Hunting hours are proposed to be extended 30 minutes past sunset for all deer firearms seasons, including the weeklong deer-gun season, youth season and muzzleloader seasons. This will make the hours the same as archery season.
County bag limits are proposed to replace deer zones. Proposed bag limits will be two, three or four deer, determined by county. The proposed statewide bag limit is nine deer with additional controlled hunt opportunities, which do not count against the statewide bag limit. The nine deer bag limit is reduced from last season's 18 deer limit.
It is also proposed that antlerless permits will only be valid until the Sunday before the deer-gun season. Urban deer zones would be eliminated. Hunters may harvest only one buck in Ohio, regardless of the method of take or location.
Proposed deer bag limits, from the following counties combined:
- One either-sex permit, one antlerless permit (eight counties): Darke, Erie, Fayette, Hancock, Madison, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood.
- Two either-sex permits, one antlerless permit (23 counties): Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Gallia, Harrison, Henry, Hocking, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Logan, Meigs, Mercer, Miami, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Preble, Ross, Shelby, Van Wert and Washington.
- Three either-sex permits, one antlerless permit (57 counties): Adams, Allen, Ashland, Ashtabula, Athens, Belmont, Brown, Carroll, Clermont, Clinton, Columbiana, Coshocton, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Defiance, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Fulton, Geauga, Greene, Guernsey, Hamilton, Hardin, Highland, Holmes, Huron, Knox, Lake, Licking, Lorain, Lucas, Mahoning, Marion, Medina, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Noble, Paulding, Pickaway, Pike, Portage, Putnam, Richland, Scioto, Seneca, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, Tuscarawas, Union, Vinton, Warren, Wayne, Williams and Wyandot.
Proposed seasons for 2013-2014:
- Deer archery: Sept. 28, 2013 - Feb. 2, 2014.
- Deer antlerless muzzleloader: Oct. 12-13, 2013.
- Youth deer gun: Nov. 16-17, 2013.
- Deer gun: Dec. 2-8, 2013.
- Deer muzzleloader: Jan. 4-7, 2014.
The start of fall turkey hunting season is proposed to be moved to the Monday following the antlerless deer muzzleloader season. The proposed fall turkey hunting season is Oct. 14 - Dec. 1, 2013. Butler, Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Hamilton, Huron, Seneca and Warren counties are proposed to be added to the existing list of counties open for fall turkey hunting, which would bring the total to 56 counties.
Deer and fall wild turkey permits would go on sale June 1, instead of March 1.
Changes in hunting regulations are proposed by ODNR Division of Wildlife biologists and wildlife management staff. These proposed changes, if approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council, will take effect for the 2013-2014 hunting seasons. Open houses will be held statewide March 2 for public input on the proposals, and public comments are welcome online at www.wildohio.com. After receiving public input, the Ohio Wildlife Council will vote at its April 17 meeting.
ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at www.ohiodnr.com.
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When's a biscuit not a biscuit?Depends on where you are, I'd say.In India (where the English is of course a legacy of its British colonizers), and in many other parts of the world, a biscuit is the name for a cookie. Or a cookie's called a biscuit. You get my drift?So when I first moved here, I was surprised to find out that a biscuit here wasn't a cookie at all but a flaky, sublime experience of layered deliciousness.
As you can tell, I fell in love with the American biscuit.
Especially buttermilk biscuits which have a really tender crumb. To recreate buttermilk in my kitchen without animal ingredients, I used soy milk and vinegar. It was perfect.
I cook these up every chance I get. They are an unsweet scone, really, and therefore perfect for any kind of topping from jelly to a dab of vegan spread to even a dollop of peanut butter. Or you can, of course, serve them up with any spicy gravy and a side of mashed potatoes. Yum.
I like mine stark naked, though, in all their golden deliciousness.
So here you go. Enjoy!
Vegan Buttermilk Biscuits
- Mix and set aside to curdle:
- 1 cup very cold soymilk or almond milk
- 1 tsp vinegar
- Mix together:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Add to this:
- 5 tbsp very cold vegan "butter" like Earth Balance, chopped into small cubes.
- With a fork or a pastry-cutter, mix the fat into the flour until you have a coarse mixture with no large pieces of fat. If using "butter," work quickly because you don't want the fat to melt.
- Now add the curdled soymilk-vinegar mixture and mix quickly until the dough comes together.
- Make a ball of the dough, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 15-30 minutes.
- Now take the dough and roll it into about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter to cut the biscuits.
- Place the biscuits on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Reroll any leftover scraps of dough to cut more biscuits from it.
- Brush the tops of the biscuits with a mixture of 1 tbsp soy milk and 1 tbsp canola or other vegetable oil for a nice, golden-brown glaze. Leave about 1 inch space between each: don't overcrowd.
- Bake the biscuits in a preheated 450-degree oven 10-12 minutes.
- Cool on a baking rack.


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As regular readers will know, my political roots lie on the left; but I feel very little affinity with the left today, largely because it has lost touch with its tradition of support for civil liberties. The right loves to throw around the F-word (Freedom, I mean) but has never, in practise, believed in it. "Freedom" meant, under Reagan, the right to destroy democracy worldwide in the name of "fighting communism". Today, "Freedom" means the right to destroy democracy in the name of fighting terrorism. The right in Europe and the US has always been the greatest threat to liberty; today, much of the left has decided to join it.
This means that, if you care about civil liberties, there is increasingly little to choose between Conservative/Labour, Republican/Democrat. George W Bush and the Neocons, who concocted a "global war on terror" when the "threat" comprised of perhaps a few hundred extremists at most, had a clear strategy; recreate the cold war climate of fear, and thus erode support for civil liberties. The Bush Administration carried out war crimes on a global scale and unprecedented attacks on civil liberties at home. Obama's Hope & Change message seemed to carry a promise of a return to truly progressive values – most of all, defence of free speech – but the Obama Administration has not only preserved the core of the Bush attacks on civil liberties, but extended them (and continues to do so).
Free speech is even more under threat today than it was when Obama came to power in 2008. At this point, the partisan nature of US politics becomes tiresome. The right had, as ever, abandoned its commitment to Freedom when freedom came under sustained attack by Dubya. Now, the left largely averts its gaze when Obama does the same thing. The US mass media has utterly failed to hold Obama to account, just as it ignored the crimes of Bush. Even Fox, constantly attacking Obama for things he hasn't done, has barely bothered to attack him for the things he has done. Fox-viewing morons want Obama impeached for a variety of bogus "crimes", but not for the actual attacks his administration has made against the US Constitution – largely because these attacks are supported by Republicans even more than by Democrats. The US news organisation that has best held Obama to account isn't Fox, but the progressive Democracy Now!
The political news in America has been dominated for the past couple of days by a filibuster by the right-wing Senator Rand Paul. He spoke for 13 hours in an effort to delay the appointment of John Brennan as the director of the CIA. Brennan was the major architect of the drone assassination programme, in which at least 4,700 people, many of them innocent of any crime, have been killed with no due process (click for a photo gallery of drone strike victims).
Before we brand Paul a saviour of international law, let's note that his concern isn't over drone strikes in general, but primarily because the Obama administration claims the right to kill US citizens (apparently the other 95% of us are fair game). And we should also note that he appears to be using this event as a publicity-generator for a possible 2016 Presidential run. Yet, as Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! has written in today's Guardian, it is shameful that only Paul has chosen to speak out on this issue (with some backing from only a small handful of Republicans and one Democratic Senator).
They say bipartisanship is dead in Washington; but when it comes to ignoring America's global terrorism, torture and tyranny, under Presidents from both parties, the Republicans and Democrats are remarkably united. We can expect Republicans to excuse international law-breaking; we might hope that Democrats would know better. But they don't.
Nobody on the left has any reason to like or trust Rand Paul; yet in this case, partisanship should be put aside. At a time when almost nobody is prepared to fly the flag of liberty, anyone who does so deserves qualified support. Obama has now won his second term. A Romney win would have been disastrous, and led to even more international criminality. But Obama – we should have noticed by now – is no progressive, and is happy to advance the military-corporate attacks on democracy.
The US left needs a reality-check. When the right-wing, corporate-backed Rand Paul is saying what Democrats should be saying, he deserves at least one round of applause.


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A recent study found that 50% of the wells in New Hampshire had some level of arsenic contamination. Learn water testing and treatment options.
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When on a water well, a lack of water pressure is one of the most common problems. Learn if a constant pressure system is for you.
Occasionally, homeowners will turn on the faucet to find there's no water coming out. Learn if you have a well pump problem.
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Neill 2010 Program evaluation and outdoor education: An overview
From Wilderdom
This is a resource page for a presentation by James Neill to the 16th National Outdoor Education Conference, Notre Dame University, Fremantle, Western Australia, January 10-13, 2010.
This session explored ways to approach program evaluation in the context of outdoor education and related group-based experiential programs.
This session discussed program evaluation in outdoor education. What is it? Why do it? What methods are there? How can data be analysed? How can results be used? We will consider several example program evaluation studies and available tools and resources. There will also be opportunity to workshop your own program evaluation needs.
Topics audience want covered
An audience of approximately 40 people were asked at the start of the session what questions they had about program that they hoped might be addressed in this session.
- When is it appropriate to have an evaluation?
- How do we get good info from small programs?
- How do measure transfer over time?
- Is it useful to acccumulate data over time?
- Is it useful to collect data from past participants?
- How do we use evaluation/research to justify/accountability for programs?
- What ways can evaluation info be presented?
- How can it be done efficiently?
These questions guided the way in which these presentation slides were discussed.
We also "fishbowled" audience program evaluation scenarios and discussed issues, questions, and opportunities and ways forward.
See also
- Presentation slides (Slideshare)
- Program Evaluation in outdoor education, adventure education, & other experiential intervention programs
Cite as:
Neill, J. T. (2010). Program evaluation and outdoor education: An overview. Presentation at the 16th National Outdoor Education Conference, Notre Dame University, Fremantle, Western Australia, January 10-13. Retrieved from http://wilderdom.com/wiki/Neill_2010_Program_evaluation_and_outdoor_education:_An_overview


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Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Chimchurri Sauce
- Serves 4-6
- Brian Streeter
- Pairs well with:
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Chef Brian Streeter shares this amazingly delicious grilled flat iron steak with chimichurri sauce. It is so tender that if cooked just right, your knife slides right through it, and it's amazing. Pairs very well with Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon.
1 1/2
- 2 lbs. Flat Iron Steak
4 cloves Garlic, mashed
2 T. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Chimchurri Sauce:
1 c. Flat Leaf Parsley, washed & dried
1 c. Cilantro Leaves washed & dried
2 cloves Garlic, peeled
2 Jalapenos, seeds & veins removed
1/2 c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 T. Lime Juice
Salt & Pepper
Flat Iron Steak:
Place flat iron steak in a shallow casserole dish then rub with garlic and 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight.
Chimchurri Sauce:
Combine the parsley, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno and olive oil in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until smooth. Add the lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Set aside at room temperature for an hour for flavors to come together.
To Serve:
Season the flat iron steak with salt and pepper. Grill over a hot fire for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare. Slice across the grain into thin slices and serve with the chimchurri sauce.


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A member of Iran's armed exiled opposition, the People's Mujahedeen, and two Iraqi bandits were arrested overnight Wednesday on the border with Iraq, Iran News Agency (IRNA) said Thursday.
The agency added that they had just crossed into Iranian territory when they were captured in the southwestern province of Khuzestan.
The Iranian armed forces issued a statement, quoted by IRNA, saying the border guards had also seized weapons, including mortar shells, rifles and pistols, along with cyanide tablets, detailed maps, geographical coordinate identifiers, forged identification and assignment documents, and other ammunition as well as a substantial amount of cash.
In a statement faxed Thursday to AFP in Nicosia, Mujahedeen, however, described the report as "completely false and a blatant lie,
"No Mujahedeen member has been arrested," the statement said.
The Baghdad-based Mujahadeen have been blamed for numerous attacks in Iran.
In the latest incident on May 1 they claimed responsibility for a mortar attack in Tehran, which they said hit the command headquarters of the state security forces, added AFP - (Agencies)
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I've had a sick hubby on my hands over the past few days. He better start feeling better soon, though, because there's a lot of good eatin' to be done tomorrow on Thanksgiving! Something tells me that after that first bite of the cornbread & sausage dressing that he looks forward to for 364 days a year, he'll be much better! (Speaking of Thanksgiving, this dish would be a perfect way to use leftover turkey!)
Last night, he was feeling extra sick and pitiful...sore throat, headache, etc, etc...It's just that time of year, I reckon. I had some leftover chicken already cooked from the previous night, so Chicken Noodle Soup sounded perfect...easy, yet comforting.
There's just something about chicken noodle soup when you're sick, don't you agree? In fact, when Brad and I were just dating, he had to work one night and wasn't feeling well. I surprised him by showing up at work with some yummy Chicken Noodle Soup, and it put the biggest smile on his face....and made him feel a little better. That's been his request ever since when he's feeling under the weather.
This recipe is incredibly simple. Brad LOVES carrots, so I doubled the amount to two and added a dash of garlic powder for extra flavor. The freshly ground black pepper adds a nice little kick. I finished it off with a garnish of fresh, minced parsley for bit of pretty color.
Bon Appetit, my friends! :)
Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken (or Turkey) Noodle Soup
Adapted from: My Recipes.com
4 cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth
Generous dash ground black pepper
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 cup uncooked egg noodles
1 cup shredded cooked chicken or turkey
Garlic powder, to taste
1 tsp fresh parsley, minced, for garnish
Heat broth, black pepper, carrot and celery in 2-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.
Stir noodles and chicken in saucepan. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 10 min. or until noodles are tender, stirring often. Season with garlic powder and garnish with fresh, minced parsley.


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Cheese and mushroom casserole with chicken
This casserole is simple and delicious, and makes a perfect snack during a picnic (bento anyone?)—you should use it as a basic idea for a casserole, since the pasta sauce is the stable and the most important piece of the meal. It's also a very tweak-able recipe! :-)
German Zimtsterne (cinnamon almond cookies)
I always wanted to make these, and finally got the guts — oh boy, I wasn't really prepared for the amount of nitty-gritty with making these. I started with original German recipe that called for 500g of almonds, but that ended up being 2 full baking sheets and lots of sneaky snacking between steps ;-) But the result is good, and these cookies are worth the effort.
Fancy tamagoyaki bento
Oh my, this one is both a looker and tastes amazingly! :-) This bento idea is based on the basic tamagoyaki recipe, so feel free to use your favorite ingredients: champignons or chanterelle mushroom, herbs, different kinds of onion, bacon bits, ham shavings etc. Go crazy! :-) It's also a very good side dish!
Marinated beef and pasta bento
Bento is not only rice, but also other ingredients, like... pasta. This recipe came to life when I had some uncooked beef left-overs and just wondered what to do with them. Cooking them as a part of bento was a great idea!
Quick teriyaki beef donburi
You can buy thin beaf slices in some grocery shops or butchers. They may be called minute steaks or quick steaks and are a great ingredient that you can use to make a quick donburi (a rice bowl with meat and vegetable toppings). It's so fast to prepare, that you can do everything in the time it takes to cook the rice!


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Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. develops performance networking technology for service providers and enterprises. The Company offers a portfolio of networking products and solutions. Its service provider product platforms provide carrier-class network infrastructure for fixed wireless broadband, wireless backhaul systems and routing. Its enterprise product platforms provide wireless local area network (WLAN) infrastructure, video surveillance products, switching and routing solutions, and machine-to-machine communication components. Its products and solutions include radios, antennas, software, communications protocols and management tools that are designed to deliver carrier and enterprise class wireless broadband access and other services primarily in the unlicensed radio frequency spectrum. Its service provider and carrier solutions include Base Station/Backhaul/Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)/Bridge-airMAX, Network Routing Platform-EdgeMAX and Point-to-point Wireless Backhaul-airFiber.
FINANCIAL RATIOS of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. (UBNT)
Valuation Ratios
|P/E Ratio
|Price to Sales
|Price to Book
|Price to Tangible Book
|Price to Cash Flow
|Price to Free Cash Flow
Growth Rates
|Sales Growth Rate
|Sales - 3 Yr. Growth Rate
|EPS Growth Rate
|EPS - 3 Yr. Growth Rate
|Capital Spending Gr. Rate
|Cap. Spend. - 3 Yr. Gr. Rate
Financial Strength
|Quick Ratio
|Current Ratio
|LT Debt to Equity
|Total Debt to Equity
|Interest Coverage
Management Effectiveness
|Return On Assets
|Ret/ On Assets - 3 Yr. Avg.
|Return On Total Capital
|Ret/ On T. Cap. - 3 Yr. Avg.
|Return On Equity
|Return On Equity - 3 Yr. Avg.
|Asset Turnover
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|Gross Margin - 3 Yr. Avg.
|EBITDA Margin
|EBITDA Margin - 3 Yr. Avg.
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|Oper. Margin - 3 Yr. Avg.
|Pre-Tax Margin
|Pre-Tax Margin - 3 Yr. Avg.
|Net Profit Margin
|Net Profit Margin - 3 Yr. Avg.
|Effective Tax Rate
|Eff/ Tax Rate - 3 Yr. Avg.
|Payout Ratio
UBNT stock valuation input parameters
Revenue. Company's revenue (or sales) is always the starting point of any cash flow forecast. In the UBNT stock intrinsic value calculation we used $1017 million for the last fiscal year's total revenue generated by Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.. The default revenue input number comes from 0001 income statement of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.. You may change it if you feel that it should be adjusted for some unusual circumstances that are not expected to be repeated in the future or if you already know (from interim financial statements, for example) that this year's revenue is going to be quite different.
Revenue growth rate. Forecasted future revenue growth rate is the most important input parameter for the intrinsic value calculation. Unlike other input parameters that are reasonably expected to be in line with their historic averages or their historic trends, the revenue growth rate by and large is a wild card: nobody really knows what the company's revenue will be in the future. Of course, the level of unpredictability is different for different industries (utility companies being the most predictable and, thus, less risky).
We use three input parameters to forecast the revenue growth rate in our UBNT stock valuation model: a) initial revenue growth rate of 22.5% whose default value is the revenue growth rate in the most recent quarter compared to the quarterly revenue a year ago; b) terminal revenue growth rate of 5% whose default value is chosen to be close to the average nominal (i.e. not adjusted for inflation) GDP growth rate; and c) revenue decline factor of 0.9, which stipulates that revenue growth rate in each forecasted year will be equal to the difference of the revenue growth rate in the preceding year and the terminal revenue growth rate multiplied by this revenue decline factor (with the passage of time the revenue growth rate will be approaching the terminal revenue growth rate, but not quite reaching it - though the difference could be infinitesimally small).
At the revenue decline factor of 1, the future revenue growth rate is forecasted to be constant and equal to the initial revenue growth rate. The smaller the revenue decline factor, the faster the revenue growth rate will approach the terminal revenue growth.
Discount rate. The discount rate is used for determining the present value of future cash flows: future cash flows are "discounted" as at normal conditions (that translate into positive expected return on investment) one dollar today is worth more than the same dollar in the future. Unlike all other valuation models, we use variable discount rate, i.e. it increases for each consecutive year. This is done to account for higher risk of cash flows coming in further in the future.
The initial discount rate of 4.3%, whose default value for UBNT is calculated based on our internal credit rating of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc., is applied to the cash flow expected to be received a year from now (well, actually, to be precise, in the financial year following the base year - the last year for which we have financial statements). For each consecutive year the discount rate is multiplied by the discount rate multiplier of 1.05, e.i. each year it increases by 5%. Feel free to change this number to correspond to your level of risk assessment of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc..
By the way, it is easy to set the discount rate to be constant (this would make comparison with other valuation models easier): just set the discount rate multiplier equal to 1 and chose the magnitude of the initial discount rate to your liking.
Variable cost ratio is the ratio of variable costs (i.e. costs that fluctuate with fluctuation of the volume of production) to the revenue expressed as a percentage. In the calculation of intrinsic value of UBNT stock the variable cost ratio is equal to 66.5%.
Fixed operating expenses is just that - expenses that are not dependant on the volume of production. They are set to $0 million in the base year in the intrinsic value calculation for UBNT stock. These expenses increase with the level of inflation in subsequent years.
Interest rate on debt is the average all-in rate of interest paid by the company on its debt. It is set at 5.4% for Ubiquiti Networks, Inc..
Corporate tax rate of 27% is the nominal tax rate for Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.. In reality, companies find ways to pay much less taxes than that or not to pay them at all.
Cash flow adjustment could be used for any adjustment the investor deems necessary. Most commonly we use this field to account for stock options-related effects in excess of what is reported on the company's income statement. The cash flow adjustment is expressed as a percentage of the revenue, and in the current valuation of the UBNT stock is equal to 0%.
Production assets are the company's assets used for manufacturing products or provision of services. In the valuation model input table they are expressed as a percentage of revenue and for UBNT are equal to 1.3%.
Life of production assets of 1.9 years is the average useful life of capital assets used in Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. operations. It is used to calculate yearly capital expenditures needed to keep these assets in good order - we call it the maintenance CAPEX.
Working capital is the difference between the company's current assets and liabilities. In the model we use the ratio of working capital to revenue, which for UBNT is equal to 24.2%. A negative number means that the company is apt at using financial resources of its suppliers and customers; a large positive number, on the other hand, means that it either provides in-kind financing to others or is not good at managing its inventories.
Book value of equity - $315.748 million for Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. - is used in calculation of the "floor" for intrinsic valuation based on the discounted cash flow (DCF) method. Even if the prospects are very bad for a company, its assets could always be sold now for their current fair market value.
Shares outstanding of 70.536 million for Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. is needed to calculate the intrinsic value of one share.
Market capitalization is used here only for reference purposes and as a quick check that the share price and the number of shares outstanding numbers are correct - something especially to be cognizant about at stock splits. So, the market capitalization of Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. at the current share price and the inputted number of shares is $7.8 billion.


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Teacher Attendance
Percentage of teachers absent 10 or fewer days.
The graph displays the percentage of teachers absent 10 or fewer days in a school year. This is a new metric so there is only one year of data.
Teacher attendance is a "leading indicator" of student achievement, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Teachers with regular attendance provide continuity of instruction and attention to individual students. The National Bureau of Economic Research has shown that when teachers are absent for 10 days or more, student outcomes decrease significantly. Teacher absence results in loss of instruction time for students, as well as financial concerns to the district when substitutes must be employed.
The information displayed was collected from the Office of Civil Rights Data Collection from 2013-2014.


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In conversation, humans recognize words primarily from the sounds they hear. However, scientists have long known that what humans perceive goes beyond the sounds and even the sights of speech. The brain actually constructs its own unique interpretation, factoring in both the sights and sounds of speech.
For example, when combining the acoustic patterns of speech with the visual images of the speaker's mouth moving, humans sometimes reconstruct a syllable that is not physically present in either sight or sound. Although this illusion suggests spoken syllables are represented in the brain in a way that is more abstract than the physical patterns of speech, scientists haven't understood how the brain generates abstractions of this sort.
In a study published in the December 20th issue of Neuron, researchers at the University of Chicago identify brain areas responsible for this perception. One of these areas, known as Broca's region, is typically thought of as an area of the brain used for talking rather than listening.
"When the speech sounds do not correspond exactly to the words that are mouthed, the brain often conjures a third sound as an experience and this experience may often vary from what was actually spoken," explains Uri Hasson, lead author of the study and a post-doctoral scholar at the university's Human Neuroscience Laboratory.
"As an example, what would happen if a person's voice says 'pa,' but the person's lips mouth the word 'ka?' One would think you might hear 'pa' because that is what was said. But in fact, with the conflicting verbal and visual signals, the brain is far more likely to hear 'ta,' an entirely new sound," he explains.
This demonstration is called the McGurk effect (named after Harry McGurk, a developmental psychologist from England who first noticed this phenomenon in the 1970s). In the current study, scientists used functional magnetic resonance imaging (graphic depiction of brain activity) to demonstrate that Broca's region is responsible for the type of abstract speech processing that underlies this effect.
Although we experience speech as a series of words like print on a page, the speech signal is not as clear as print, and must be interpreted rather than simply recognized, Hasson explains.
He says this paper provides a glimpse into how such interpretations are carried out in the brain. These types of interpretations might be particularly important, when the speech sounds are unclear, such as when conversing in a crowded bar, listening to an unfamiliar accent, or coping with hearing loss. "In all these cases, understanding what is said requires interpreting the physical speech signal to determine what is said. And scientists now know the Broca's region is plays a major role in this process."
The National Institute of Mental Health supported this research (#R01-DC03378). Additional authors include Jeremy Skipper, Howard Nusbaum and Steven Small of the University of Chicago.
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New Brain Mechanism Identified For Interpreting Speech
In conversation, humans recognize words primarily from the sounds they hear. However, scientists have long known that what humans perceive goes beyond the sounds and even the sights of speech. The brain actually constructs its own unique interpretation, factoring in both the sights and sounds of speech.


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We are a team of entrepreneurs who have been given a great opportunity to promote and sell an all season sled. In an era of video games, computers and other indoor distractions we are proud to have a chance to bring to market and OUTDOOR activity for children. We are targeting the merchadising departments of some retailers in the hardware business. We want to provide them with an eye catching product that will draw the attention of their customers. The sell of these sleds have the potential to bring them great margins.
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Large hardware and toy retailers intersted in low cost high margin products that offer something different to their customer base
I have attached a picture of the sled and a close up of the logo that is currently on the sled. We would like something more current.
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text: As a procession of Tesla Model S cars roll out of the Millford Supercharger in Connecticut, I can't help being somewhat proud of the Tesla brand. These owners have taken a weekend out to get together and demonstrate that 'Owners' can genuinely use this car. You may critique this observation by suggesting that these owners are really 'Enthusiasts', a different class - people that obsess over technical specs, diagrams and charts. Well, they are to a certain extent, most EV owners are - to get to EV ownership you have to cut through a lot of misinformation but, that said, at the end of the day, these owners just read the instructions that came with the car and used common sense to get the best out of their new automotive appliances.I began to wonder if other auto-brands had such a loyal following. It turns out that, following a quick Google search, they do. Actually, most major brands have a loyal band of followers keen to support their marque, and usually defend it against other marques - is that friendly rivalry between the Subaru Impreza and Mitsubishi Evo owners? I knew there was a difference here though. I dug in, and when I found it, I thought, yeah, that's why this feels different - this race to support the brand is being supported by a far wider audience than just Tesla owners - this is the 'EV' brand at work. Key organisers and followers of the event drive all kinds of cars, battery-EVs from Tesla, BMW, Mitsubishi, Toyota, Honda and Nissan to plug-in hybrids from GM and Toyota, to, well, people without EVs - this is a much bigger deal than just Tesla Motors alone.This road trip has become the focal point for a bigger question, that of journalistic integrity. I'm sufficiently satisfied that, as we've seen before, a salacious and link-bait-worthy headline can be drummed up quickly and easily by taking an electric car, focusing in on the last remaining product feature that doesn't far exceed gas cars and then staging a media event to highlight that. I for one am tired of that, and the good news appears to be that you are too. The New York Times article has given the EV community something that it could never and would never have asked for, a damning critique too far. With the credibility of the New York Times reporter blown, millions of motor enthusiasts are waking up to question the crazy notion that electric cars don't work - they read the crazy and start to question it.The New York Times article may well be the last article ever written that ends with a flat battery on a flatbed... the notion itself, has simply, gone flat. Michael Thwaite Tesla Motors Club


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Lager Beer vs. Ale Beer—Does It Matter?November 1, 2008 - Fred Eckhardt
If you inquire of the average beer geek about the differences between ale and lager, you will probably be told that ale is brewed with top-fermenting yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) and lager with bottom-fermenting yeast (Saccharomyces uvarum). End of conversation. But there's much more to tell. First of all, ale and lager are both beers; that... View Article


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Zoot Gets Animated
Triangle vs Saxophone from Andreas Qassim on Vimeo.
Wasn't that awesome? Andreas should be incredibly proud of this piece of work! It's wonderful!
I also promised Andreas I'd show off this wonderful comic he drew featuring Kermit, Fozzie, and super famous Norwegian comic book teddy bear Bamse wishing Donald Duck a happy 75th Birthday. I gotta say, the duck looks much better on TV.
Do I get the joke? Nope. Is the artwork awesome? Heck yes! GREAT job, Andreas! Thanks for the contribution!
The Muppet Mindset by Ryan Dosier
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That was terrific!ReplyDelete
Thanks, Mike! :)ReplyDelete
I saw that on Vimeo not long ago and it looks fantastic! I don't get the comic either, but the art is great too!ReplyDelete
OK, ha ha, I guess I need to explain it then. Donald wonders if Bamse like stiff nipples since the bear is not wearing anything on his upper body (did you ever try that out in the cold?), Bamse points out the fact that Don isn't wearing anything on his lower body. Kermit and Fozzie don't understand what all the fuzz is about since they are naked all over (except Fozzie´s scarf). A bit farfetched perhaps...ReplyDelete
- Aaron BuitronFriday, December 3, 2010 at 5:01:00 PM CST
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Thanks Aaron! :)ReplyDelete
Is Donald duck part of the Muppets now that Disney is owend them then?ReplyDelete
He he, good question Sparkle. Let's hope not!ReplyDelete
Great video and great drawing! Ryan: Bamse is actually a super famous SWEDISH comic book teddy bear (not Norwegian). Gersh gurndy morn-dee burn-dee, burn-dee...!ReplyDelete
Ha ha, thanks Hans for sorting that out for us! The Swedish chef is kind of a national celebrity in Sweden. Well, I'm sure you already know this since you knew about Bamse. Are you Swedish by any chance? You can find my version of the Swedish chef here:ReplyDelete
You have to scroll down a bit. Thanks again! :)
Hi Andreas! Ha ha, no, I'm Norwegian but we're subscribing the Bamse comic from Sweden (the Norwegian version is closed down..!). Love your drawings! Seems like we share some interests: Bamse and Muppets. You can find my work here:ReplyDelete


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Further, I am a bit envious of movie goers in Central Michigan who will have the opportunity to see the documentary, The Horse Boy, for free tomorrow night, May 12, at Celebration Cinema in Mt. Pleasant, MI, 7 p.m. The event is being co-hosted by the cinema, WCMU, and the Central Michigan Autism Group (the awesome group that I was the secretary of before moving to Washington). A panel discussion will follow the one-hour film and free information about autism will be passed out.
The documentary was directed by a young filmmaker, Michel Orion Scott. Set in Mongolia, it is a travel adventure that provides insight into shamanic healing as well as a look into the autistic mind. The Isaacson's story was inspired by Rupert's experience with travel writing and their son Rowan's connection with horses. After trying several different treatments to help Rowan, his parents noticed that horse riding was the only thing that seemed to work. The Isaacsons realized that Rowan was calmer, expressed joy, and was able to give verbal directives while on horseback.
This is perhaps one of the most creative methods of coping with autism that I ever have come across. In fact, Rupert Isaacson had such a creative idea that he had no trouble getting his story told (check out the link to this excellent NY Times article for information about Isaacson's proposal and its acceptance).
I hope that there is a good turnout to see The Horse Boy in Mt. Pleasant. It seems to be a fascinating story and I'm sad that I won't be able to attend the event, which is the result of some of the fundraising activities I participated in for my group. That said, for those of you who live outside of Central Michigan, the book ($16.49 U.S.) and the documentary ($27.49 U.S.) are both available on Amazon. Of the book, Temple Grandin writes "This is a great book and everyone who is interested in autism, animals or different cultures should read it."
Author's Note: I realize that some people may object to the notion of seeking out healing (Rupert Isaacson deliberately replaced healing with the word "cure" in his title.) However, as a blog author, I realize that people have different ways of coping with autism. I feel it is not up to me to judge what is the right and what is the wrong way coping because the method that people choose has to do with their circumstances, beliefs, and the individualized aspects that influenced those beliefs.
So, some people accept their children with autism as they are. Some people seek out doctors and or various popular therapies such as Applied Behavioral Analysis. Some people (like me) embrace a mixture of therapy, experiences, and acceptance, and some people, like the Isaacsons, go on fascinating and extraordinary journeys.
P.S. The Horse Boy is scheduled to air on CMU Public Television as part of the PBS series "Independent Lens" in May of 2010. This screening event is part of the ITVS (Independent Television Service) Community Cinema program. Free screenings of Independent Lens films are held at a variety of locations through June 2010. See here for more information about the film and/or the event being held tonight.


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Team Associated's Jefferies Wins Autosport GT Cup
The NEC Autosport Show was the venue for the BRCA-promoted Autosport GT Cup, a chance to not only race in front of a motorsport-based audience but also an opportunity to promote RC racing to a large number of the general public. The weekend's main event was the GT Cup race, and despite only limited running with the 10R5.1, Team Associated/Reedy teammates Olly Jefferies and Zak Smith arrived as potential front runners. As racing got underway on Saturday morning, it became immediately clear that these two were the drivers to beat.
The GT Cup was run using the Reedy Race format, so every driver raced the entire field at some point starting from various grid slots. This format makes for great racing and the public was soon two to three deep around the large carpet track watching the action.
Olly and Zak began notching up wins right from the start and showed a clear performance advantage over the rest of the field. Excellent handling, powerful Reedy Sonic 10.5 motors, and Reedy 6800mAh LiPo batteries made their lives a little bit easier.
Ending day one, it was clear that if Olly and Zak continued with their winning ways on Sunday, a tie break situation would arise. The fact that the fastest single race time would be used to break the tie piled pressure on the teammates. Now they would not just have to win their remaining races, but win at a very fast pace. As Sunday got underway, the fastest race time swapped between Olly and Zak, building up to a last race shootout for the pair.
Going into the last race of the weekend, Olly held the fastest time and he and Zak ended up in the last race together. You could not have manufactured a more dramatic conclusion. Both drivers started from mid-grid positions but were one-two at the end of lap one. Olly pulled a slight lead as both drivers got to a race pace that was capable of taking the title. Fast lap after fast lap were clocked as Zak kept Olly in his sights, then as the race drew to a conclusion, Zak closed in on Olly. The crowd was on its feet as the pair entered the last lap, but Olly kept a cool head and brought his Reedy/LRP-powered RC10R5.1 home to take the title.
Without a doubt, this was one of Zak's best weekends and he pushed his team leader all the way to the end. Although slightly disappointing for Zak who nearly stole the show, it was a great 1-2 result for the AE team, and an even greater 1-2-3 result for Reedy/LRP, with Mark Stiles rounding out the podium in third.
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President Barack Obama struck a pensive note in an interview with Charlie Rose today, reflecting on the regret of the biggest regret of his first — and possibly only — term in the White House
"The mistake of my first term — of my first couple of years — was thinking that this job was just about getting the policy right," Obama said. "And that's important. But the nature of this office is also to tell a story to the American people that gives them a sense of unity and purpose and optimism, especially during tough times."
Obama, seated next to his wife Michelle, added that it is a "legitimate criticism" that he did not do enough to inform people of where the country was heading — "not just explaining," he said, "but also inspiring."
"Because hope is still there," the First Lady chimed in.
Rose's complete interview with the Obamas will air on CBS this Sunday. In the meantime, watch the teaser segment below, courtesy of CBS:


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The Jays will welcome back Miguel Batista tonight, who between innings will write angry poems about how Toronto management treated him, as well as a detective story on how a football general manager named P.J. Dirraddi gets killed by a vengeful, scorned former player.
Batista isn't a superstar by any stretch of the imagination, but he probably deserved better treatment that he received in T.O.. Batista was run out of town on a rail as a closer, in spite of the fact that he was always much more valuable as an inning-eating starter. He was allegedly pouty and difficult, but we'd take that in a player who takes the ball every five or six days over the jovial Nerf-dart shooting, shaving cream-pie dispensing, chili pepper racing life of the party who ends up in the infirmary three times per season. (This is all very unfair, we know. But we don't have time for fair.)
At 53-39, the Mariners are for reals, with an offence that is flat out rolling right now. And all of this success comes with a rotation that includes Jeff Weaver, who in tomorrow's monumental matchup for the ages, Weaver takes on the Gas Can in the Battle of the Combustibles!
(Five bucks says that by the third inning, the managers just bring a tee out to the plate, and let the players have at it.)
Friday, July 20, 2007
And it don't stop
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- Joanna said...
Oh lay off AJ, pitchers are hardly the problem. If he had injured himself pieing someone or racing chillis, then you can pick on him. I agree, however, with your assessment on Batista. The dude is a 4 or 5 starter, not a closer. He probably thinks too much to be a closer and has too many pitches in his arsenal. And they way things are going, he will probably shut the Jays down.
- July 20, 2007 at 10:52 AM
- sager said...
They'll bring a tee out... .and the Jays will still go 1-for-15 with runners in scoring position.
- July 20, 2007 at 10:27 PM
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