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There are some episodes in which Mad Men gives you everything you hope for; when the drama that can seem to revel in its slow pace and cyclical themes suddenly ups the ante to deliver shock, surprise and – in the words of those Greeks – a bit of good old anagnorisis.
This week's episode was the penultimate one of the season, the "red wedding" slot, and it didn't disappoint. We saw Don Draper at his best and worst, with Peggy Olson sticking one in his gut (an insult this time, rather than a bayonet). We saw Sally Draper reunited with Glen Bishop, indulging in adolescent experimentation. Even the mystery of Bob Benson was dealt with, in the sense that one mystery was replaced with another. There was so much going on that the fact of Ken Cosgrove getting shot in the face turned out to be nothing more than an hors d'oeuvre.
"You're a monster." Peggy ends the episode with an insult that confirms what had been apparent but remained unsaid for some time: she is not Don's apprentice, his heir or even his friend.
That it has come to this says much about the position each character is in right now. Don begins the episode topping up his morning OJ with vodka. It's a cycle he's been in since the beginning of the season, exacerbated after he was caught by his teenage daughter having sex with his mistress. Peggy, meanwhile, has been in the company of Ted Chaough, working on her giggling. After their brief kiss, the pair have failed to adequately resolve their feelings for each other, and it resulted in the most egregious of office flirtations. It couldn't last.
It doesn't, thanks to Don pulling off a piece of bravura office theatre in front of aspirin manufacturer St Joseph's. A budget overspend leads to an upset client and an emergency meeting. But the real action is going on beneath the surface; Don leaked the details of the overspend to St Joseph's but then agreed at Ted's behest to back a claim for more cash. He sits in the meeting watching as Ted's pleas for his client to support ambitious but expensive content inevitably fail. He steps in and, for an agonising moment, looks as though he's about to ruin the reputations of his two colleagues. Ted wants this ad for personal reasons, he says, reasons he won't admit in public. Don looks at Ted and Peggy, and slowly they clock what the look is about. Surely he won't?
He doesn't. Instead he spins a yarn about the campaign being Frank Gleason's last great idea. St Joseph's, who are more receptive to emotional arguments that aesthetic ones, acquiesce and add 10k to the budget. Their only provision is that the cast list be cut down.
For Ted and Peggy, what happened is clear. Don wanted to humiliate them both. Driven by his own bitterness, his own failure to build positive human relations, he can't stand to see other people happy. "You hate that he's a good man," Peggy says, and there is another inference to be made, too – that Don hates seeing Peggy doing her best work under another's guidance.
And yet. Don was right about the ad. The cost would have driven away the client. The size of the cast was not only too costly, but diluted the impact of the idea. Too caught up in their excitement, Ted and Peggy weren't making the best decisions for the company.
This is where the complexity that Mad Men allows for in its characters creates superior dramatic situations. All parties, at some point, were in the right. Peggy's creative was good. Don did want to see his colleagues embarrassed. At the same time, only Don's argument saved the campaign. Peggy was unable to take criticism, Ted too keen to pursue the solution that made him most happy. As Don curls into the foetal position on his sofa, we know that Peggy's remark has cut deep, but – in this very instance – was she right to make it?
Those of you who read last week's recap will know I owe you an apology. Not for writing "mouse" instead of "rat", but for underestimating the Bob Benson mystery.
When he rubbed his knee against Pete Campbell's, I thought that was it. The secret was revealed. He had kept his sexuality under wraps – big deal. But the secret turns out have been about a tad more than that. The truth is that we know nothing of Bob Benson. In fact, he probably isn't even Bob Benson at all. And when he first made his appearance in the SCDP elevator, he'd just walked in straight off the street.
In this year of Gatsby reinventions, it seems appropriate that Mad Men should have one of their own, except Jay Gatsby is an open book compared to Bob Benson. The truth is exposed by Duck Phillips who, for all his overreaching ambition, is not a fool. Living in fear of being hit upon on work trips to Detroit, Pete asks Duck to take Bob off his hands. Duck conducts due diligence on Bob and finds that nothing about him checks out and no one knows who he is, bar one Gatsby-esque detail – that he acted as a manservant to an ageing merchant banker.
Pete confronts Bob with what he has learned but, in an exchange filled with mutual incomprehension, he ends up giving way. Pete has seen Bob's type before, he says, referring of course to Don Draper, formerly Dick Whitman. "I don't know how people like you do it, you're certainly better at it than I am at whatever I do. But I like to think that I have learned not to tangle with your kind of animal." And so, in fear of what Bob might do were he to be cut loose, and also aware that what he knows now gives him power, Pete keeps Bob on. On one condition: "I'm off limits."
There's a great ambiguity about that line. Does he mean off limits as an amorous exploit, or a professional one? Presumably he's more afraid of the latter now. Indeed, as some of you pointed out last week, he may not even be gay at all. What we are left with is a revelation that reveals nothing. Nothing but a sense that when Bob stops smiling, he's a very different man.
The miseducation of Sally Draper continues. After the traumatic events of last week, she has resolved to get as far away from her father as possible, and that means Miss Porter's, the boarding school that was alma mater to Jackie Kennedy Onassis. Having tried and failed to prise out the reasons for her daughter's newfound scholastic enthusiasm, Betty drops Sally off for an overnight visit. Sally is instantly introduced into the world of the mean girls and two of them seek to give her an emotional hazing.
Sally, however, has a trick of her own up her sleeve. And that's Glen. Good old creepy Glen, who crashes in through a dormitory window looking like a Parisian revolutionary and carrying both booze and weed. Within moments he's got everyone high and hit on one of Sally's erstwhile tormentors.
He's not just there to bring good cheer, though. As Sally is inducted into the adolescent world of illicit consumption, she is forced to escape from the attentions of Glen's acquaintance Rollo (he likes to roll). Sally bangs on the door behind which Glen is getting busy. I expected him to ignore her and for Sally to endure another horrible encounter. But no, he emerges, instantly confronting Rollo before wailing on him for his ungentlemanly conduct. With such a to-do, Glenn has no choice but to leave or encounter the authorities (and miss his lift home). He does so, however, looking like one of the good guys. Or, given the state of most of the men in this show, the good guy.
As a postscript, we watch Betty driving Sally home again, Sally having bagged herself a school place. They share a moment and a cigarette together, but as she suggests that her daughter would probably get a beer from her father, Betty gets the bite she was looking for. "My father never gives me anything," mutters Sally, and Betty's eyebrows furrow.
Poor old Ken. He hates Detroit, he hates cars and he hates being shot in the face. I'm not sure I've all that much invested in Ken any more. His dreams of being a writer and a better man than his colleagues seem far away, and he feels like a second tier character now. But he does have some good lines this week, as he struggles to recover from his latest traumatic outing with the executives of Chevrolet. "Did I tell you," he spits at Pete, incredulously, "that on the way to the hospital, they tried to stop for lunch!"
This week's notes
Has Bob Benson ever been paid?
As Ted and Don tussle over $35k, Harry Crane is bringing in $8m in TV spend from Sunkist. Another sign of the increasing dominance of TV as America's favourite medium. Not that that stops Don from treating Harry like a junior member of staff.
I would never drink Cranprune.
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"See that tree over there? Close your eyes and pretend it's Ralph Nader." Environmentalist, champion of US consumer rights and serial independent presidential candidate (his fourth and latest attempt coming in 2008), Ralph Nader is an enduring figure in American politics. He first made his name campaigning for greater car safety, publishing a book Unsafe at Any Speed in 1965 that led to national legislation the very next year. He had a particularly unpleasant relationship with General Motors, who had spent time and money trying to discredit him. Nader sued GM for invasion of privacy, won $450,000 dollars in damages and forced another change in the law. All of which might help to explain the jibe above.
Richard Nixon was elected to office in 1968 on a pledge to end the Vietnam war. He also ran hard on crime, promising to "take the offensive against the criminal forces that threaten the peace and security of every American". Don is watching an election broadcast that deals specifically with this theme.
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Peggy's big idea is inspired by the unsettling final scene of Rosemary's Baby, in which Mia Farrow's Rosemary accepts her half-demon child in front of an eerie crowd. A big box office hit, it was Roman Polanksi's final film before the murder of his wife Sharon Tate (to whom other Mad Men characters have been linked this season).


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If you weren't impressed by what screenshots or little video you've seen of the PS4 exclusive Infamous: Second Son, I think this should sway your opinion.
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What's Happening at Emerald Document Imaging/
We are pleased to announce that Emerald Document Imaging will be undergoing a full office renovation during the final weeks of the summer. Our exciting construction process will include a full expansion of our office space to accommodate our growing sales team, along with a complete overhaul of our showroom to give our customers a brand-new experience center.
The technology industry is changing, and we are fully embracing this change. We look forward to introducing our customers to the latest and greatest from our top of the line manufactures, Ricoh and Canon, while continuing to deliver our personal touch as a local company. We believe in our tag line – Be good. Be fun. Be accountable. – and that's how we want to be viewed by our customers, co-workers, and competitors. We understand working with technology, and when something goes wrong for our customers we go above and beyond to give them the service and urgency they deserve. So, we're taking that mentality inhouse. These renovations will allow our team to work together more collaboratively than ever before with new workstations, improved technology, and a warm, welcoming space to enjoy together.
At Emerald, it is widely known that what we pride ourselves in most is being interwoven in the fabric of the communities we live and work in. Our new customer experience center has us thrilled to be able to do so even more than ever before. This space can be used by employees and customers alike to serve as an event venue to host a variety of networking groups or keynote speakers, all the while continuing to serve as a central location to demo our hardware, stage production print workshops, and so much more!
Although we will be under construction for the next month, we will be fully functioning in all capacities ensuring our excellent service will not be interrupted. Our whole team will be accessible to you by phone and e-mail as we work to make these improvements.
To see our progress, please be sure to like Emerald Document Imaging on Facebook and LinkedIn or follow us on Instagram @emeralddocumentimaging.
This truly is an exciting time for our organization, and we can't wait to share it with all of you.
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The soccer season is usually over the first weekend in November, but thanks to Tropical Storm Lee and the Snowstorm of October, we ended up having two games for each kid this weekend.
Both kids' teams had some pretty big obstacles this year. For Number Two, they had a new coach whose mom died a couple of weeks into the season, so she missed a lot of practices. They'd lost four players and taken on a couple of new ones, and the weather canceled a lot of practices. They had a really hard time meshing. But last week and this week they really came together. They'd gained confidence and comfort with each other, and played hard, coming up with enough wins to finish in second place in their division. The detail Number two is proudest of is Goals Against. She and her co-goalie held 7 opponents to a total of 7 goals.
Number One had different challenges. She had the same coach she's had since fifth grade (he's the best coach in the world, I swear!), but because of a big dropoff in participation at this level, they cobbled together a U19 team that had one senior, a handful of juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, and three 8th graders. Most of the girls hadn't played together, and they faced the same scheduling issues. Number One missed one game due to a groin pull and ankle injury, and was hobbled in others for the same reasons. Yesterday (Saturday), they played with only 7 players against 9 on a field sized for 11 on a side. They didn't win any games, didn't even score more than one goal all season, but they never gave up, never backed down. Today they played fiercely against an overly aggressive team. I'm incredibly proud of them and so glad Number One had the opportunity to play.
Number Two is in fine shape (though she might be sore tomorrow), but Number One is pretty battered. Yesterday she played in goal and was magnificent, but she had a "save" blocking the ball with her abdomen, which now hurts when she sneezes, coughs, or laughs, and tweaked a hamstring. The hamstring wasn't much of an issue today because she got kicked in the kneecap, so that pain overwhelmed the hammy. She can barely walk tonight. But she wears her injuries as badges of honor, so who can complain? She can rest for the next six weeks, until indoor soccer starts. :)
The blog tour continues! Today (Monday!) I'll be at Rosalie Lario's blog, where I talk about why I set my books where I do, and at Rachel Firasek's blog, participating in her month of thanks with a thank-you letter to my mom, who died long before she got to see me reach this level of success.
Tonight (Monday! I'm really messed up writing this post at midnight-ish) I'm doing a radio interview with BK Walker at 6:00 p.m. EST. Tell your friends, and come give a listen!
Now I am off to bed, visions of my Patriots' win over the Jets dancing in my head. :)
This blog was originally titled "Indulge Yourself: Read what you want, watch what you want, and live a life that makes you happy" because that's what I write about here. But as author Natalie J. Damschroder, aka NJ Damschroder, who writes romantic adventure and YA adventure—heart-pounding fiction with kick-ass heroes and heroines who fall in love while they save the world (or at least one small part of it), it seemed prudent to bring this blog into my author world. Thanks for visiting!
Monday, November 14, 2011
Soccer-Filled Weekend
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Do you keep up with any "bloggers" because you secretly love their homes? I for one, am guilty. There are a few social media mavens who come to mind, perhaps you follow them too! Camille Styles, Monika Hibbs, Rach Parcell and her sister, Emily Jackson whose kitchen you'll gush over today.
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So much visual prettiness- from the range hood, to the Kelly Wearstler wallpaper^^, to the double islands and wet bar! It's super trendy (with an abundance of tchotchkes that'd drive me mad) but the bones are solid. Love the unexpected blues and purples, too. White kitchens can be so... bland. But this one certainly does not fall into that category. Emily's stunning kitchen was designed by Salt Lake based Alice Lane Home. For the rest of this kitchen, check out Ivory Lane!
Thoughts on this chic, on-trend kitchen? Would you like to cook here? I wouldn't be opposed ;) Who are some blogger babes with swoon-worthy kitchens that I've missed?


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Can My Employer Dock My Pay If I Am A Salaried Employee?/
Answer: Docking Pay From Salaried, Exempt Employees Is Illegal…And Very Common
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is the federal law the controls the terms under which employees must be paid overtime. All employees fall into one of two categories "Exempt" or "Non-Exempt". If an employee is non-exempt, when they reach more than 40 hours in a given work week, they have to be paid at time and a half for any additional hours. If they are non-exempt), they aren't eligible for overtime. Most people think of non-exempt employees as "hourly" and exempt employees as "salaried".
As a general rule exempt employees are paid a salary and don't have to be paid overtime no matter how many hours they work. But there are other rules that come that exempt status. One important one that employers often ignore is the rule against docking pay.
Exempt employees who are late or who need to leave work early – for doctor's appointment, child care, whatever – cannot have their pay docked for missing a couple of hours of work. If an exempt, salaried employee shows up for work, even if it's just for 15 minutes, he or she must be paid for the entire day. That's the rule.
The employer can discipline, fire, or demote the employee. But it cannot dock the employee's pay. Importantly, the employer is allowed to dock vacation time and force the employee to use that to cover the hours missed. But the employees pay may never be docked.
So what happens if the employer breaks this rule and docks pay? Well then the employer has just lost the FLSA "exemption" as to that employee. This means the employee is owed overtime for all hours over 40 worked in the last two years plus all overtime worked in the future. This can add up to a substantial amount.
So, long story short is this: If you are paid by salary and your employer docks your pay for being late or missing a few hours of work here or there, you should contact an employment lawyer right away. Your employer is taking advantage of you and breaking the law. You may be owed a substantial amount of overtime pay.
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Those of you subscribed to my newsletter will have already heard about the newest section of the website - the second hand store! I'm super excited for this as I get so many questions (and offers!) over instagram when I post about my charity or vintage store finds. And now, I want to make as many of the things I find available for you guys. I don't need anymore stuff, but I always find so many amazing things that I know so many people would find a purpose for.
So many of my friends and some people over Instagram complain that they just never find anything good when trawling through charity shops or navigating the overwhelming and never-ending rails of a vintage store. I, on the other hand, adore it and grew up doing it, so, although I don't always find things, I often do. You have to have a pretty imaginative approach, at times, as you have to find things that match your style or that you could work into your style. Sometimes, you might have to alter or customise things too, which, quite frankly, no one has time for (I guiltily have so many items that I've never gotten around to altering which is such a shame but is also just life). But I think the key is to have an open approach and not to go in there with too much expectation. If you have something in mind that you want to find, the chances are you wont find it. But if you treat the experience as more of an exploratory occasion, you never know what you mind end up discovering. More often than not, you don't need what you find, but it's nice to purchase something that is unique and not the same as everything else on the high street, which, by the way, you also don't need.
The Good Store is something of a side project, in all honesty, and won't be something that gets updated daily or even weekly. It will be updated depending on authentic sourcing (that is - whenever I or others discover new items) and whenever I or others find the time to photograph and upload the listings. If you have any particular requests for items you would like to find in the store or things you are particularly into or looking for, please leave a comment below.
This store place is an effort to slow down the rate of modern consumption and to provide high quality, pre-loved items that can find new owners / homes and purposes. In this way, by buying from The Good Store, you will be recycling and reusing, instead of buying new and adding to the economical and environmental strains, consequential of our highly demanding, consumerist society.
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The Southwest Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (SWIDA) is proud to offer...Dyslexia is My Superpower: Student/Parent Conference.
Dyslexia is My Superpower is a project of Dyslexia Justice League, a student advocacy group, supported by SWIDA, for kids with dyslexia and other learning differences, ages 8-18.
The Southwest Branch of the International Dyslexia Association (SWIDA) is proud to offer...Dyslexia is My Superpower: Student/Parent Conference.
On May 8th (in exactly 48 hours!), May Center is partnering with Charidy, an online crowdfunding platform, to raise $100K. For just ONE day, your gift will be quadrupled by three generous donors!
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Galisteo Campus
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Rising 5th Grader Step Up Visit: Friday, May 11, 8:40-10:40 amRead More
Bret Luboyeski will be taking on the role of Intermediate School Director at the Galisteo campus for the 2018-19 school year.Read More
Structuring Your Classroom for Executive Functioning Skills: June 21 and 22, 9-3 pm
Multisensory Language Teacher Training: June 25-30, 9-5 pm daily
On May 8, for 24 hours only, all donations to May Center will be triple matched by three generous donors, which means that every one of your donated dollars translates to 4 dollars for May Center!Read More
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Join us Wednesday, March 7 at 5:30 pm for Like Stars on Earth!Read More
As a member of Opportunity Santa Fe, May Center is collaborating with SFPS, the City of Santa Fe, and other local nonprofits to make sure Santa Fe's most disadvantaged students are Ready to Read.Read More
Amy Miller's presentations on Executive Function were sold out. Here's a link to the handouts from this event.Read More
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Matias Gonzales was diagnosed with dyslexia in third grade. He is just one of the 20 percent of the world's population coping with a learning challenge of some type. But what exactly is a learning difference, and what does it mean to live with one? It's a question few people other than those dealing with the difference — and their loved ones, of course — probably consider.Read More
One of my mentors once told me, "Nobody is born lazy. Human beings, by nature, want to grow into their best selves." One of the great joys of my work at May Center is watching a student go above and beyond their own expectations. When a child's reading level improves by three grade levels after eighteen months of hard work, it is a victory. When a child who used to hide under the table performs in front of a room full of people, it is transformative. Our mission at May Center is to empower students with learning differences to become masters of their own destinies. This is life-saving work.
On Saturday, October 14, May Center co-hosted an event in the Railyard with the Santa Fe Birth 2 Career Collaborative shining a light on the importance of building a strong foundation for reading. The event included a free carnival for children, a children's book giveaway, a story corner, reading to tiny horses, a literacy provider fair, and more.Read More
Congratulations to May School's Early Childhood teacher Miss Daisy Guranich, who was honored with the 2017 Montessori Network of New Mexico Bretta Weiss Excellence in Montessori Education Award.Read More
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Visitors to the May Center for Learning's early childhood facility, in a former preschool at the St. John's United Methodist Church, are greeted with a tower of blocks that reaches halfway to the ceiling...
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- http://www.mcmullansirishpub.com/
McMullan's Irish Pub, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in November 2012, has been called by the Las Vegas Weekly as the "Best Irish Restaurant in the West."
The restaurant offers a taste of the authentic Irish pub experience and is a hangout for those who love to watch rugby and Major League Soccer.
Starters include Irish sausage rolls, Do Dheag wings and McMullan's Irish Natchos. Sandwiches include the Grand Irish Reuben, the Irish Reuben Burger and the one-pound Irish Monster Burger on a very large bun. Entrees include Irish Pie, Diddy's Irish Stew, Nanny Mac's Shepherd's Pie and Corned Beef and Cabbage. And there are special such as a Sunday Roast dinner and All You Can Eat Fish and Chips.
Daily beer specials, "bits o'beer" beer tasters and happy hour afternoon, evening and graveyard specials round out the offerings at the pub, which lays claim to being "Purveyors of the Perfect Pint."
McMullan's is a also a venue for the annual St. Baldrick's head-shaving fund-raising events to raise money to fight children's cancer — the restaurant raised $297,000 in early March 2013.
Restaurant details
- Cuisine: British-Irish-German, Pub Food
- Price range: $$
- Attire: Casual
- Credit cards accepted: Yes
- Kids menu: Yes
- Gaming: Yes
- Waiter service: Yes
- Serves alcohol: Yes
- Drive thru: No
- Reservations accepted: Yes
- Delivery: No
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Why does owning a dog change my premium?
Insurance companies view your dog as a potential liability because it can bite and injure other people, who will then file a claim. You are legally liable for your dog's behavior and any injury or damage it causes. Since your home insurance policy provides personal liability coverage, the insurance company may have to pay claims on your behalf when you are found to be liable for your dog's actions.
The process of evaluating and determining how much premium to charge you is known as underwriting. During the underwriting process, the insurance company evaluates all of your risk factors, and owning a dog is considered a risk. Because owning a dog increases the chances or probability of the insurance company paying a liability claim, you will pay a higher premium to offset the risk. Insurance companies may even refuse to write your homeowners policy if you own a particularly high-risk dog breed, such as a Rottweiler or pit bull. These dogs have been known to bite people at a higher rate than other dogs and, as a result, are considered higher-risk.


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Haglöfs Vertigo II GT (2013)
The Haglöfs Vertigo II GT is a well-proven outdoor workhorse that can cope with the toughest of conditions. It has a leather upper and a fabric tongue with minimal stitching to wear out and fail. But also the upper is very stiff and supportive, so you can kick through rubble when approaching crags without fear of damaging your foot or the shoe. More specifically the toe box is solid with a rubber rand and the heel cup is solid too, while toe-to-heel flex is robust. The outsole lug pattern is fairly aggressive, and while not as good as a boot it's good for this type of shoe. What is unique about the Haglöfs Vertigo II GT is the footbed, as it is moulded to support the arch, making this shoe feel more stable on every step. This footbed pushes up the price though, so if you don't want or need that level of performance then you may consider it not being worth the cash. There is good cushioning though and overall this shoe is great for kicking about outdoors. It is too 'clumpy' for running in, and more dedicated rock-climbing designs are better for climbers; but the Haglöfs Vertigo II GT is a great general-purpose all-rounder for those heading outdoors but not wanting to wear boots.
Upper material 1.6-1.8mm nubuck leather, synthetic tongue
Waterproof lining Gore-Tex
Sole unit Haglöfs HSH
Men's sizes 6.5-12.5
Women's sizes 3-8
Weight 1170g (pair, size 11)
Website www.haglofs.com
The quality of the all-round performance, coupled with the long-term durability of the design, makes the Haglöfs Vertigo II GT ideal for general use in a wide range of activities. It won the 'Best in Test' Award.
Review by Graham Thompson
First published in Trail magazine May 2013


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Palladio Woven Aluminum Outdoor Chaise Lounge
Product Description
Bridgeton Moore presents the Palladio Chaise Lounge from the popular Palladio Collection. The chaise lounge features an adjustable back and attached wheels for ease of movement. This exclusive collection from Bridgeton Moore's offers unique elements of design with hand woven seats and backs. The Bridgeton Moore designers placed a great emphasis on this collections quality and use a rich satin Cappuccino hand finish, featuring soft tan and light umber accents that compliment perfectly the tones of the beautiful weave. The collection uses fully welded and constructed 100% aluminum frames that will never rust. The master weavers tailor each frame with their hand woven weave. The Palladio Collection has many other accompanying items with different functions enabling you to expand your outdoor areas design. You will never find screws used in a Bridgeton Moore Seat, the chaise is a fully constructed 100% aluminum frame, meaning it is fully welded prior to finishing, the best process to insure long lasting heavy duty stability that will never rust. No assembly is required other then attaching the wheels. The weave material used is a long lasting all-weather synthetic polyethylene. Bridgeton Moore has established high brand quality standards and offers one of the best warranties in the Industry, 3 years on all frames and finish under normal conditions, fabrics are all Sumbrella grade and come with a manufacturers supplied two years against any manufacturing defects and or fading from date of purchase. Note * All products used outdoors require reasonable care and that level of care depends on varying external conditions. Covers are recommended for year round outdoor exposure and especially for all coastal applications. Extended exposure in coastal areas can cause corrosion and while this product is used in many coastal applications, they are voided from warranty. Simple hosing down or rinsing off salt exposure if/any will protect and extend the beautiful finish.
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Stop beating a dead horse
James VanOsdol
Know when it's time to move on.
It takes practice and work to develop an instinct that tells you when enough's enough, and that a topic or idea has been exhausted. You know that rule, "Leave 'em wanting more?" Live it. If you have any reason to think your well's running dry on a topic, jump into the next one.


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What: A pickleball clinic by Jim Wright
Date: Saturday, June 8, 2013
Time:10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Wheeling Rec. Center, 333 West Dundee Road, Wheeling,IL. The clinic is held indoors.
Clinician: Mr. Jim Wright a pickleball celebrity in his own right but, you might know him as coach Mo's right hand man in the coach Mo video clinic.
Cost: 18yrs.+ $10.00; under 18yrs = free
Additional information: A minimum of 70% of the proceeds goes toward the Wounded Warriors Project. Make checks payable to the Wheeling Park District which, in turn will be totaled & submitted to the WWP.
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Want to Tone Up for Summer? Celebrity Trainer Anna Kaiser Gave Us a Few Tricks
Edited by Juan Pedro Cámara
As our bodies slowly defrost with the first warm days of Spring, and the layers of clothing start disappearing, gyms, Zumba classes, park trails and spinning salons will be hit hard with millions promising to make up for the lost time spent in heavy cuddling during the cold months. Here at Sara Cristina we want you to stay healthy and comfortable, so we interviewed celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser to help you craft the body you want without having to leave your own living room.
The mind behind AKT, a unique NYC gym that specializes in energizing, community based classes, Kaiser is also the go-to trainer for high profile celebrities of the likes of Shakira, Hilary Duff, Sarah Jessica Parker, Karlie Kloss, Kelly Ripa, just to mention some. So you know her advice will be helpful. She met with us to talk about the philosophy behind her training program and to give us a good set of moves to break a sweat and tone it up without much complication.
What makes AKT unique?AKT is not a class. AKT is a 360 degree lifestyle program. From private training to nutrition to high energy classes and even a full transformation program, we give you everything you need under one roof. The workout incorporates the best of fitness (pilates, yoga, dance HIIT, circuit training, toning, restoring) and changes every two weeks to keep your mind and body challenged in a fun and supportive atmosphere. We are fitness EVOLVED.Describe AKT in three words:Inspiring (and FUN!), challenging and transformative.
I you had to choose the three most essential exercises to achieve a bikini body, which would they be?Bikini arms:Part 1: Downdog shoulder push-ups (10 per set)Part 2: Hinged tricep raise using 3 lbs weights (24 per set)Repeat set 3 times.Bikini Belly: Plank SeriesRocking plank (16 per set)Twisting plank (oblique) hip drop (16 per set)Opposite elbow to knee taps (16 per set)Repeat set 3 times.Bikini Booty:Curtsy lunges (24 pulses)Quadruped arabesque taps (24 pulses)Repeat set on each leg 3 times.
What is your signature move?
Heel clicks - a power move that is great for your legs too!
Favorite pump up song?
"Thought I was Lyin" - Ron Browz
Besides AKT On Demand, do you have any important tips to achieve a leaner body?
Workouts are just one component to a healthy body. Your body is at its best when good nutrition, rest and workouts are balanced.
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Hofu Tengmangu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located at Yamaguchi prefecture in Chugoku district. The shrine is dedicated to SUGAWARA no Michizane ( famous scholar during the Heian Period ).
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"防府天満宮" in Kanji (Chinese characters)
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"山口県防府市松崎町14-1" in Kanji (Chinese characters)
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Kojiki (古事記, "Records of Ancient Matters" or "An Account of Ancient Matters"), also known as Furukotofumi, is the oldest extant chronicle in Japan, dating from the early 8th century (711-712) and composed by O no Yasumaro at the request of Empress Genmei. The Kojiki is a collection of myths concerning the origin of the four home islands of Japan, and the Kami. Along with the Nihon Shoki, the myths contained in the Kojiki are part of the inspiration behind many practices. Later, the myths were re-appropriated for Shinto practices including the misogi purification ritual.
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Blossoms & Blooms
I need flowers in my life! I've been buying some here and there, but not weekly as I usually do and I can definitely see a difference in how my home looks and feels. Maybe some are not as sensitive to whether or not they have flowers around, but I am. My mother was trained in floral design before I was born so you can imagine how our home and yard looked growing up - flowers and plants and a gorgeously landscaped yard that was the envy of the neighborhood. In fact, our neighbors loved our yard so much that they'd ask my mother for tips and often when I couldn't find her I'd see her planting and digging next door as the neighbor stood there grinning ear-to-ear. It was just her way. She planted, cultivated, picked and styled flowers, shrubs, trees, you name it... The flowers would often end up in pretty containers in our home and she even painted them onto canvas with oil paints simply because flowers inspired her and they just made her happy and still do.
Illustration by Jennifer Murphy, photo from Domino.
Watching a mother so passionate for these things couldn't help but leave an impression on me. But it wasn't just her, my grandparents lived on a working farm where she was raised and so this passion was also planted in me at a very young age whenever I would visit them. And no doubt if and when I have children, I'll be teaching them at least how to arrange flowers as I didn't inherit a green thumb -- though lately I've noticed my plants are no longer dried up and withered but healthy so perhaps my black thumb days are over.
My own arrangements are shown above in both my current and last home.
What about you? When you look back on your childhood do you recall any experience or even a parent or sibling, aunt or uncle, even grandparents who had a deep appreciation for nature, namely plants and flowers, that they passed on to you? How did this influence your adult life? Or perhaps you did not have this influence early on but rather, picked it up as an interest later in life? And if so, what made you think more about bringing plants and flowers into your home? And how are you doing with raising them? How often do you buy flowers and style them? How does the experience make you feel? I ask all of these questions because I believe that demanding schedules and life in general gets in the way of slowing down to consider how and why we do certain things, why we have specific rituals around the home and how they make us feel and contribute to our overall sense of well-being. And by the way, the common expression, "Stop and smell the roses" is so true! As you are styling your arrangements at home, take time and really get into the moment as it can be quite an enjoyable experience of the senses.
More generic arrangements but beautiful flowers from 1-800 Flowers. Note: Once they are delivered you can add in some of your own store bought blooms to design a custom bouquet.
This week I plan to buy some flowers that I've never bought before, lately I've been bringing home mostly tulips and roses and orchids. I will go to the farmers' market tomorrow and try something new. The thrill of the hunt, even for something as simple as a bunch of flowers, can turn a rather mundane task into something pleasurable. There is nothing wrong with making some of the simple things in life matter in some way. It's comforting somehow, like days aren't running into weeks and months without me slowing down to feel all of these precious moments.
Just a simple plant...Stella Nicolaisen
Heather in my living room from last Autumn.
Sunday Suppers, Karen Mordechai.
Well, who thought that simply thinking about flowers this morning would lead to an essay? Aren't flowers uplifting and altogether lovely? I can't stop but appreciate them whenever I pass by an intriguing flower shop window. I peeked into a shop yesterday around the corner from my home and saw some sweet mini cypress trees that I may buy for my windowsills, or perhaps a small potted olive tree for my kitchen window. I can't wait until Spring so I can hunt for some flowering branches to put in my living room, they make such a difference in the mood there and it only takes one or two in a tall vase. All of these beautiful photos show, whether large or small, flowers have a profound impact on our mood as well as our interiors. Don't you think it's time you took a walk over to your local flower shop?
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Students in our Introductory Psychology courses (PSYA01 and PSYA02) learn about research that provides much of our understanding of mental processes. Opportunities to participate in experiments augment this knowledge and allow students to become actively involved in the learning.
SONA was created to allow researchers who conduct experiments with human participants to recruit students from the two introductory courses. Upon logging into SONA, students can see which projects are in need of participants and can obtain some information about the projects. Students who are interested in participating in a study can sign up for an available session. The system then removes this session from the pool of available times and keeps track of appointments.
SONA provides a number of other features that are helpful to researchers and participants. They include the management of credits, an online "statement" earned credits, automated reminder e-mails to participants, and printable "day" forms that allow a researcher to print out lists of appointments for any given day.
Research Areas
Research and scholarship are central activities in the Department of Psychology. The interests of the faculty fall into five overlapping core areas:
Cognitive Neuroscience
The study of human cognition and perception involves investigating the mental processes that allow one to successfully interact with the world, and includes the study of the basic input systems that receive information, the motor systems that afford interaction with the world, the internal representation systems that enable learning, memory, and belief systems, and the control systems that regulate how these processes interact with each other...
Clinical Psychology at UTSC has primary research strengths in the areas of clinical neuropsychology and neurosciences, personality and psychological assessment, and minfulness- and acceptance-based psychotherapies.
Social Psychology
If psychology is the scientific study of mental processes, social psychology details how socio-cultural and individual-difference factors contribute to these mental processes.
Behavioural Neuroscience
Neuroscience is the study of the nervous system. It joins psychology and biology, and many other disciplines encompassing cellular and molecular, behavioural, cognitive, developmental and social neuroscience as well as clinical neuropsychology.
Developmental Psychology
The overarching goal of this group is to explore from multiple perspectives, populations, and methods, how experience contributes to learning, subsequent behavior, and human growth from infancy through childhood to adulthood.


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Headquartered in London, DueDil is seen as one of the most exciting and innovative members of the UK Fintech community. Founded in 2011, DueDil is building a worldwide database of all companies bringing full transparency to the way global business is conducted. Based in London, DueDIl has raised £30m from respected investors in the US and UK, including Oak Investment Partners, Passion Capital and Notion Capital.
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"Pattern Of Grace" Kimono Wrap (Lavender)
Our "Pattern Of Grace" Kimono Wrap is the perfect piece to spice up any outfit! Whether you need a lightweight layering piece or a swimsuit coverup, this kimono will definitely be one you'll be reaching for. It features a fun, vertical long line design throughout, armholes, flyaway sleeves and a duster length. It's multicolored print also makes it so easy to pair with any color! This kimono is a Spring and Summer must have!
Material: 100% Polyester
Fit: One Size Fits Most
Dimension: 42" x 58"
Adriana is pictured wearing the OS.
Available in 2 colors.
Fit may vary based on your body shape and preference.
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I don't really remember how I thought to choose a psalm for him. But I do remember that once I did choose one – we have prayed it over him, read it over him, and so desire for him to live under the banner of psalm one.
The canvas hung in his nursery before he was even born – the words a prophecy and a prayer over and for him.
And now, after this past year of growing as a young boy and also coming under Christ in new life , our prayer was answered!!, this psalm is our charge and challenge to Leland.
Psalm 1 . The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked
Blessed is the man
who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the seat of scoffers;
but his delight is in the lawof the LORD,
and on his law he meditates day and night.
He is like a tree
planted by streams of water
that yields its fruit in its season,
and its leaf does not wither.
In all that he does, he prospers.
The wicked are not so,
but are like chaff that the wind drives away.
Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,
nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;
for the LORD knows the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
Oh this psalm – the way we pray these holy words for Leland goes something like this –
We pray Leland is a man who delights in the law of the Lord, day and night. This is the primary reason we teach him to read, to read the Word.
Be assiduous in reading the holy Scriptures. This is the fountain whence all knowledge in divinity must be derived. Therefore let not this treasure lie by you neglected. Every man of common understanding who can read, may, if he please, become well acquainted with the Scriptures. And what an excellent attainment would this be!" – Jonathan Edwards, "The Importance and Advantage of a Thorough Knowledge of Divine Truth," in Sermons and Discources 1739-1742, 101.
We pray Leland walks in the Way, who is Jesus Christ (John 14:6).
Oh, when I see a strong tree, a mighty oak… I think of my sons, I think of Leland. I pray deep roots in the banks of God's life giving Word for his soul, mind, strength; I pray a strong trunk to withstand and stand firm; I pray for lots of long branches full of life, leaves, fruit, shade to provide rest and comfort for others.
This idea that in all of his activity, his doings, he would prosper… an idea that's been awfully thwarted by american-pragmatic-progress/health-wealth-and-prosperity-pseudo.gospel… Psalm 90 records a prayer for all of the work of Moses' hands to prosper… the word connotes that the work would last into eternity and for all of eternity… that the work would be worth it work, work that goes through the fire and remains, pure work, good work, work for the glory of the Lord. work that prospers. This is the kind of, the real kind of, prosperity that we pray for Leland.
The last part of the psalm reads "the Lord knows the way of the righteous" oh that Leland would be deeply, intimately, always known by the Lord… I pray Leland will be a righteous man. I pray that he will live forever in the presence of the Lord.
All of this for our six-year old son. All of this for our Leland, who made us parents, who already shows up and proves to be a lion-hearted leader. OH Jesus, all of You for all of our little man… this is our prayer, our gift, for our birthday boy, Leland.
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Centriforce's Duraplas plastic planks and profiles are ideal for use in outdoor recycled plastic furniture as they are weatherproof, long-lasting, won't rot or corrode and have minimal maintenance requirements compared to traditional timber. They will give many years of outdoor service.
Recycled plastic benches are used extensively by leisure parks, councils and park authorities as well as voluntary groups and other companies offering good quality outdoor seating that will provide value for money and easy maintenance.
Duraplas recycled plastic planks are regularly used in quality outdoor furniture. Centriforce's unique manufacturing methods and experience in this sector combine to provide some of the highest quality profiles available in the UK market. We are also unique in providing coloured profiles to give additional design possibilities to manufacturers. This makes them ideal for use in recycled outdoor plastic seating, whether in a park, a pub or a back garden.


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OLIVO Pure Vintage Silk Scarf
Ships now, At your home in 2-7 working days
OLIVO Pure Vintage Silk Scarf by Serà Fine Silk is the perfect garment for men who love to wear high quality items and want to distinguish themselves among the others.
This scarf is part of a limited edition collection called This is not a tie. Every scarf model, indeed, is entirely realized with luxurious vintage Silk made for ties.
The concept behind the collection is based on the Italians' creativity and their ability to reinvent customizing, and so a fabric for a tie can become a sophisticated scarf. The peculiarity of this collection is not only the idea behind and the underlying precious Como silk used, but also the versatility. Each scarf is in fact made of 4 different panels associated in order to create a more whimsical side - made with large and colorful patterns - and another more simple - characterized by classic patterns - allowing to use the scarf in every occasion and to be able to change with the help of the wind. Their names are inspired by Italian trees and the emotions connected with their colors and scent.
Serà Fine silk products are synonimous of excellent quality, antique fabrics, hand-made details, style and elegance. People who wear them can say they have a unique piece and that's why its label says "Made in Italy for you".
Wear this precious garment with Santillo Shirts, Belsire Milano Shoes and Santaniello Trousers to create a complete fashionable outfit.
- Color and Material: Printed / 100% High quality Italian Vintage Silk
- Made in Italy in the famous Como Region
- Dimension: Width 28 cm, Length 170 cm (circa 11 and 68 inches)
- Comprising 4 patterns beautifully matched
- Fringed trims and ultra light Serà finesilk frame
- Care instruction: Dry clean
DELIVERY: At your home in 2-5 working days. FREE SHIPPING to EUROPE, USA and CANADA.
Serà Fine Silk was founded in November 2014 by Francesca Serafin, a girl whose dream is to share the passion she feels when precious fabrics turn into beautiful garments. During her childhood, Francesca developed a big passion for textiles, silk in particular. Together with her mother, Francesca used to stare at her familiy's big wardrobes full of fabrics, and think about what those fabrics could turn into. As soon as Francesca grew up, she decided to launch her first collection: a line of accessories for men which could also be used by women.
Excellent quality, antique fabrics, hand-made details, style and elegance: these are the main characteristics of SFS products.
The first collection was made of a few pocket squares and scarfs. People who wear them can say they have a unique piece and that's why its label says "Made in Italy for you". The items are made of vintage silk or wool and realized in a small workshop in the Como lake area. The pieces, designed for men, are really versatile and can be woen also by women. In fact. pocket squares can turn into gracious hair accessories or refined wrist bands, while scarfs can be worn with chic outfits or just by a girl stealing it from her boyfriend's drawer to feel him closer.
Many influencer and style blogger such as Fabio Attanasio, Mr. Fabrizio Oriani from GWD, the spanish blogger Victor Amaro, the model Laviniu Flonta, ecc., have been spotted by GQ, Vogue and NyTimes wearing SFS accessories..
Finaest.com chose Serà Fine Silk because its products are completely Made in Italy with high quality fabrics and wise ability, realized for people who want distinguish among the others.
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Growing Ampalaya with Cost and Return Analysis
Ampalaya (Momordica charantia) is a tropical and subtropical vine of the family Cucurbitaceae, widely grown in the Philippines for its edible fruit. As the English name suggests (bitter melon or bitter gourd), the melon has a bitter taste due to the presence of momordicin, and is believed to be among the most bitter of all vegetables.
Amplaya is a climbing vine that grows up to 5m, with tendrils up to 20cm. long. Amplaya leaves are heart-shaped, 5-10 cm across, cut into 5-7 lobes. Each Ampalaya plant bears separate yellow male and female flowers. It bears fleshy green fruit, oblong shaped with pointed ends, ribbed and wrinkled, bursting when mature to release seeds.
Ampalaya seeds are flat with ruminated margins.
Sta. Rita is an open-pollinated variety and one of the most popular. The yield is 39 tons/hectare, harvest maturity is 70 days from planting. The fruit is 30 cm long, weighs 200 grams, green, straight, thin, shiny, and resistant to downy mildew.
Environmental Requirements
- Suited to the tropics and grows well in temperatures between 20°C-35°C.
- Low temperature, low relative humidity, and high nitrogen stimulate the development of more female flowers.
- Can be grown all year round but is susceptible to waterlogging and drought which reducing yield considerably.
- Can be grown to any type of soil with pH ranging from 5.2 to 6.8. Do not plant in areas that infected with bacterial wilt and nematodes.
Cultural Management
a. Land Preparation
- Prepare land thoroughly by mechanical means or with the use of animal-drawn implements.
- Make sure to break big clods.
- Space the furrows 75 cm apart.
b. Planting
b1. For direct seeding
- Soak seeds in water overnight or wrap them in a moist cloth for faster and more uniform germination.
- Sow two seeds per hill spaced at 40-50 cm apart along the rows and 2.25 m in-between rows.
- Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil and water immediately.
b2. For transplanting
- Hybrid seeds are expensive, hence, they are grown as seedlings first to avoid seed wastage
- Sow 1 seed per hole in seedling trays with a mixture of 1:1 garden soil and coir dust or 2:1:1 garden soil, rice hull, and compost. Water the tray.
- A week after sowing, apply starter solution 1 tbsp Urea (46-0-0) dissolved in 1 gal of water.
- Condition seedlings for transplanting by gradually exposing the seedlings to sunlight and reducing frequency of watering a week before transplanting.
- Seedlings are ready for transplanting 3 weeks from sowing.
- Avoid transplanting during the hot part of the day to avoid wilting.
c. Fertilization
- Before planting, apply 1 tbsp 14-14-14 per hill as basal application. Apply about 250 g or a handful of dried animal manure per hill.
- Thirty days after planting or if the seedlings have produced branches, apply 1 tbsp Urea (46-0-0) per hill 10 cm away from the seedlings.
- At flowering, apply 1 tbsp of a mixture of 1 part Urea and 1 part Muriate of Potash (0-0-60) per hill and every 3 weeks thereafter.
- Always cover the fertilizer with soil.
d. Irrigation
- During the dry season, furrow irrigate every 10 days. During the wet season, irrigate only when necessary.
- Because ampalaya is vulnerable to water-logging, construct drainage canals to avoid flooding especially during the rainy season.
e. Trellising
- Before the vines creep, construct vertical and overhead trellis. Layout the poles (2.5 m long and 2.25 inches in diameter) along the rows 4-5 m apart.
- Connect the poles within and between the rows by wire (#16) at the top of the trellis. Tie the top wire to a stake at the end of the rows to stabilize the construction. Connect the poles horizontally at the middle and bottom portion of the trellis along the row with Gl wire.
- Intertwine synthetic straw or abaca twine vertically from top to bottom wire. Allow one plant to climb up around a vertical string.
- Construct the overhead trellis by alternately running wires and straws lengthwise and crosswise at the top of trellis.
f. Vine Training. Train vines to spread evenly across trellis to avoid dense spots. Repeat training the vines as they grow until they reach the top of the trellis.
g. Pruning. Cut off lower lateral branches to encourage growth of the main branch towards the overhead trellis
h. Weed control. Do a thorough weeding around the planted rows, and under brushing in large spaces in-between rows.
i. Mulching. Mulch with rice straws or black plastic sheet to control weeds and conserve moisture. Layout the plastic mulch in the soil before planting.
j. Insect Pest Management
- Fruitfly is the most destructive pest. Adult fruitfly lay eggs which hatch to larvae inside the fruit. The larvae feed on the inside flesh of the fruit causing premature yellowing of fruit.
- To control fruitfly, remove all infested fruits and bury. Do preventive spraying or use of attractant to kill adults. Wrap fruits with paper or net bags. This method is laborious but effective.
k. Disease Management
- Ampalaya is susceptible to foliage diseases such as powdery and downy mildew. Control these diseases fungicides.
- Remove plants that are infected with virus, nematode, and bacterial wilt to avoid further contamination in the field.
l. Pollination/Isolation
- Bees are the main pollinators of ampalaya and are important for increasing seed yield. If the bee population is low, employ hand pollination during early flowering to ensure adequate pollination.
- Due to the highly-crossed pollinated nature of ampalaya, an isolation distance of 500 m radius for certified seed production and 1,200 m for foundation seeds.
m. Roguing/Field Inspection
- Remove off-types.
- Conduct field inspection at early vegetative stage, flowering stage, and fruiting stage.
- At vegetative stage, check the leaf size, shape, color, vigor, and vine trailing habit.
- At flowering and early fruit development, observe for shape and color of the ovaries, shape and color of fruits, and general appearance.
- Do the final roguing when fruits are maturing for fruit shape and color.
n. Harvesting
- Harvest when fruits have turned yellow-orange in color or when portions of fruit have yellow streaks, which is about 23-25 days from flower opening.
Post-Harvest and Handling
a. Seed Processing
- Cut off the apical portion or peduncle end of the fruit and split open the fruit to scoop out the seeds.
- Mash or rub the seeds unto a sturdy screen under running water to remove the red mucilaginous seed coat.
- Put clean seeds in a pail of water and allow the white, unfilled immature seeds to float.
- Pour the water together with the immature seeds, leaving normal seeds at the bottom of the pail. Repeat this process until seeds are free of mucilaginous coating and immature seeds.
- Air-dry the seeds for 2-3 days.
- Sundry the seeds gradually for 4-5 days.
- Seed yield: 100-300 kg/ha
b. Packaging/Storage
- For home use, pack the seeds in thick plastic or paper envelopes and place them in large aluminum cans or large-mouth jars lined at the bottom with charcoal, lime, or silica gel.
- Seal the package well.
- Place the seeds in a cool, dry place.
- For large volume, pack the seeds in thick plastic or aluminum foil containers and seal tight.
- Keep in a cool, dry place or storage area. The drier the stored seeds and the cooler the storage area, the longer the life of the seeds.
Cost and Return Analysis (2008 data)
For more information, please contact:
Crop Science Cluster-Institute of Plant Breeding
College of Agriculture, UP Los Banos College, Laguna
Tel. Nos.: (049) 536-5287; 576-0090
PCARRD, Los Banos, Laguna
Tel. Nos.: (049) 536-0015 to 20
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What city does your fashion brand live in?
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Do you live in a small city and you feel like your brand doesn't belong there? Do you feel like your target customer and your network is elsewhere? You design the most bomb fashion but your city is behind so they don't get it like the people in larger market cities. Here are some tips and ideas to help you with sourcing the best brand location:
- Add analytics to your website- this will allow you to track where website engagement is highest. Also track the cities your online orders and inquiries come from.
- Bigger cities don't always equal bigger profit- sometimes being the big fish in a small pond is more powerful. Don't sleep on smaller cities that support you. We always look to NYC, ATL and LA. We know these cities are the stomping grounds of successors, but who do you know in these cities that can connect you? Look out for emerging cities like Houston,Dallas, Chicago, Philadelphia and DC
- Don't relocate until you have at least 100 contacts-if you have big dreams of moving your brand to a new city, don't leave your current city until you have at least 100 contacts! That means you need to visit that city as much as possible for networking events, promo etc.
- Saving $ is key- Can you afford to relocate to this new city? How much are flights to return home for holidays and emergencies? Price these things and save 4-6 month of survival cash.
- If you cannot afford to move the brand, find a home base: moving isn't cheap! It's also scary to take on a new town usually solo. Find a retailer that's well respected in that town and contact them regarding placing your garments in their store on consignment or wholesale. That way your target customer is fulfilled still.
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no body walks in LA
…of course not, because it's not "walkable" like our northern neighbor, San Francisco. SF bay scored a whopping 86 out of a possible 100 according to rankings released today by WalkScore.com, a service designed to help those seeking a less automobile-dependent life. According to the SF Gate:
San Francisco scored an 86 out of 100, besting New York's 83 and Boston's 79. Seventeen of San Francisco's neighborhoods ranked 90 or above – considered a "walker's paradise" – including Chinatown, the Mission, Nob Hill and Haight-Ashbury.
The article goes on to explain that high-density urban locals are more appealing because of the walkability angle. So, since no one walks in LA should we concentrate on more densely populating our urban-scape? Could that somehow reduce our carbon-footprints while increasing our Croc's footprints.
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Facial Palsy Magazine Article/
I have just published an article on facial palsy treatment for the online health magazine 'Total Health'. It provides an overview of management of patients with what can be a very socially and functionally disabling condition. It is also surprisingly common with up to 25,000 people affected by Bell's palsy every year in the UK. There are many treatments available depending on the nature of the disability and the nerve dysfunction. This is a subspecialist area I am keenly interested in - both treating patients and engaging in research to improve outcomes.
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Tariff War usually refers to the war in trade tariffs that countries levy upon each other so as to discourage exports from one another and create trade benefits for self. Tariff Wars are also referred to as "customs war".
Usually tariff wars are common among countries that have political hostilities with each other. US and China, India and Pakistan, have imposed tariffs on each other over time, so as to gain trade advantages for self. Through tariff wars, the competing countries raise tariffs on the exported goods of the other country. For example, US will raise tariff on goods exported from China and China will raise tariff on goods exported from US. This acts as a disincentive for the importers to source material from the country in contention as their sourcing cost increases.
Tariff Wars are generally used as an indirect signal by a country to express discomfort with the political action of the other country. Such wars can influence the countries to change their political stand so as to gain back the trading volume.
Tariff War By Companies:
Sometimes companies also indulge in forms of tariff war. Such wars are most prevalent in the industry of telecom and FMCG where products are commodities and are not highly differentiated. In such a scenario, companies try hard to capture the entire customer base by just competing on lower prices. Competitive price wars sometimes result in extreme cases of price slashing that can even lead to companies lowering prices to the tune of actual cost of production.
Hence, this concludes the definition of Tariff War along with its overview.
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MONTGOMERY - With three legislative days left in the 2007 regular session, the floodgates are open for passage of important Northeast Alabama local bills, not to mention the two state budgets, pay raises for educators and state employees and statewide bills of local interest.
Gadsden officials had hoped to pass a bill early enough to get a referendum for an elected city school board on the June 5 ballot. But because the bill hasn't completely passed, the target date won't be met.
The bill by Rep. Jack Page, D-Gadsden, authorizing a referendum has passed the House and is on the Senate calendar.
"Hopefully we can pass it Tuesday," Sen. Larry Means, D-Attalla, said of when the Senate returns to work. "We've got three (legislative) days."
If voters approve, the City Council would schedule a school board election. Candidates would run from and serve in districts identical to the seven City Council districts.
Also waiting to be passed are two tax bills for Albertville schools.
One bill asks Albertville voters to increase their property tax for a new high school by 80 percent, from 7.5 mills to 13.5 mills, for 30 years. The second bill would authorize an additional $25 vehicle registration fee to support education.
Both bills by Rep. Frank McDaniel, D-Albertville, and sought by the city are on the Senate calendar.
Ground was broken Thursday for the new school. A bill with potential impact for Gadsden is a statewide bill asking voters to decide whether to allow Sunday liquor sales. The bill by Rep. Craig Ford, D-Gadsden, is in a Senate committee.
The bill would authorize Sunday liquor sale referendums in 14 cities, including Gadsden, although Gadsden officials have said they're not interested.
"This does not mandate Sunday sales," Ford said previously. "The city council must call for the referendum and also set up an ordinance on how it will be applied."
Ford's bill is sought by the hospitality, tourism, grocery and retail industries but opposed by some religious leaders and legislators on moral grounds.
If approved, the legislation would affect Alexander City, Anniston, Athens, Decatur, Dothan, Enterprise, Florence, Gadsden, Ozark, Selma, Sheffield, Sylacauga, Talladega and Tuscaloosa.
A slightly different bill by Sen. Bobby Singleton, D-Greensboro, is on the Senate calendar but must pass Tuesday to remain alive this session.
Another statewide bill is one by Rep. Robert Bentley, R-Tuscaloosa, to allow photographic monitoring of vehicles whose drivers run red lights. It would affect only Gadsden and Tuscaloosa, although Gadsden officials said they weren't interested in this one, either.
Sen. Lowell Barron, D-Fyffe, and Rep. Todd Greeson, D-Ider, have identical constitutional amendments that would prohibit an occupational tax in DeKalb County. Barron has a bill prohibiting methadone clinics in DeKalb County without a vote.
The education and general government budgets are in position to pass the Senate, as are teacher and state employee pay raises.
Rep. Marcel Black, D-Muscle Shoals, has a statewide constitutional amendment to authorize bingo at the dog tracks in Birmingham and Mobile and tax all legal bingo machines to support the state's Medicaid program.
The bill is on the House calendar, where it's competing for Black's time and political capital with crucial local economic development bills.
If the bill has any chance at all it must pass Tuesday, but then it faces being assigned to a Senate committee chaired by Singleton, who opposes the legislation because he believes it will harm the Greenetrack bingo and dog racing operation in his district.
Sunday liquor sales, elected school board legislation still undecided
MONTGOMERY - With three legislative days left in the 2007 regular session, the floodgates are open for passage of important Northeast Alabama local bills, not to mention the two state budgets, pay raises for educators and state employees and statewide bills of local interest.


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Bristol Burials Index 1813 - 1837
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City of Bristol Churches included:
Bristol Cathedral, All Saints, Christchurch, Holy Trinity St Philips, St Augustine the Less, St George Brandon Hill, St James, St John the Baptist, St May le Port, St Mary Redcliffe, St Michael on the Mount without, St Nicholas, St Paul Portland Square, St Peter, SS Philip and Jacob, St Stephen, St Thomas, St Werburgh, Temple (aka Holy Cross).
Churches outside Bristol included:
Bedminster St John, Brislington St Luke, Clifton St Andrew, Downend Christchurch, Fishponds St Mary (see Stapleton Holy Trinity), Mangotsfield St James, Redland Green, St George Glos, Shirehampton St Mary, Stapleton Holy Trinity, Westbury on Trym Holy Trinity.
Non-Conformist Chapels included:
Congregational, Brunswich Chapel, Brunswick Square.
Congregational, Hope Chapel Hill, Clifton.
Congregational, Whitfield Tabernacle, Kingswood.
Moravian, Kingswood.
Unitarian (Presbyterian), Lewis Mead.
Methodist, Wesley, Baptist Mills.
Methodist, Langton Street.
Methodist, St Philips Chapel, Old Market Street.
Methodist, Portland Square, Kingsdown.
Methodist, Wesley, Redfield.


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Take Shelter
Director/Writer: Jeff Nichols
Cast: Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain
Producers: Tyler Davidson, Sophia Lin
Winner: 2011 Festival de Cannes Critics' Week Grand Prize; FIPRESCI Prize; SACD Award
Official Selection: 2011 Sundance Film Festival
A Sony Pictures Classics Release
September 30, 2011
Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself.
Curtis LaForche (Shannon) lives in a small Ohio town with his wife Samantha (Chastain) and six-year-old daughter Hannah, who is deaf. Curtis makes a modest living as a crew chief for a sand-mining company. Samantha is a stay-at-home mother and part-time seamstress who supplements their income by selling handmade wares at the flea market each weekend. Money is tight, and navigating Hannah's healthcare and special needs education is a constant struggle. Despite that, Curtis and Samantha are very much in love and their family is a happy one.
Then Curtis begins having terrifying dreams about an encroaching, apocalyptic storm. He chooses to keep the disturbance to himself, channeling his anxiety into the obsessive building of a storm shelter in their backyard. His seemingly inexplicable behavior concerns and confounds Samantha, and provokes intolerance among co-workers, friends and neighbors. But the resulting strain on his marriage and tension within the community doesn't compare to Curtis' private fear of what his dreams may truly signify.
Faced with the proposition that his disturbing visions signal disaster of one kind or another, Curtis confides in Samantha, testing the power of their bond against the highest possible stakes.


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We all know the raw, painful residue of disappointment that is left in the wake of dashed dreams and fallen hopes. A developmental overview helps us to understand this feeling. Consider how children, who, of course, become adults, respond when their trust and expectations are betrayed or met with rejection or scorn. Young children lean toward openness. They develop character and evolve ideals through identification with the people they look up to — most significantly, their parents. By nature, children reveal themselves and connect with others. Children must also learn that together with openness comes vulnerability. This is a necessary fact of life. Inevitably, either specific conditions or the behavior of people closest to them will fail to validate their hopes and desires. When this happens, the way small children try to make sense of their situation is by believing that their thoughts or actions caused whatever went wrong to happen. However self-important and magical such thinking seems, this is how children connect cause and effect. An angry thought causes a sibling to get sick; a naughty deed triggers a typhoon.
Several defensive responses branch off from that notion of responsibility. Some children internalize the idea that disappointment, or even tragedy, is the result of their own wrongdoing. This leads them to feel scared or ashamed. For example, young children whose parents divorce typically feel that their angry feelings or errant behaviors are to blame for the rift in their family. While this flawed logic gives them some sense of control in a ruptured world, it also burdens them with a fear of their own power. They perceive criticism from others as further confirmation of how bad they are, and they are likely to feel humiliated. Other children respond to disappointment by withdrawal. This defensive style may lead them to pull away from those closest to them, and it sets up a life-long pattern of rebuffing intimacy with others. In an effort to retake control, such children may develop a pattern of teasing or bullying more vulnerable peers. Or, their defense of mocking may harden over time into cynicism.
From a more positive perspective, children who are fortunate to have a robust, buoyant sense of self are better able to wall off specific disappointments and reinstall their hopes into new relationships and ideals. These children have the capacity to separate loss or setback, however difficult, from the totality of their existence and worth. Their capacity for denial is a healthy adaptation to frustration or disillusionment.
Psychoanalysis has focused too much on the negative aspects of denial. For sure, hypertrophied denial — when a protective mechanism, such as denial, becomes overgrown and distorts experience — influences how people avoid reality and make unwise choices. The teenager who smokes does not believe that she will get emphysema; the adult who engages in an ethical breach is sure that he will escape detection. But another, more positive side of denial deserves consideration. This view realizes that denial, along with faith, is the only mechanism we have for handling the absurdity of facing life with the knowledge of our own inevitable deaths.
At the beginning of life, almost all change is good. We look forward to milestones and achievements — graduating from school, going on a vacation, getting married, building a career. We thrive on anticipation and hope for the future. Toward the end of life, that window closes. Most changes lessen our capacity for a vibrant life. The essential positive power of denial allows us to wall off the fact of mortality, to find meaning in our lives, and to make a difference in the world. Denial is a powerful gift in the human psyche that helps us to transcend the looming abyss of mortality as well as to overcome the smaller but poignant individual disappointments of everyday life.
The most painful disappointments are personal and proximal. We feel worse when our own child gets in an accident that we believe we could have prevented than when harm befalls children far away. But we can also feel disillusioned by society — by political or religious leaders, especially if we invested time and effort in a campaign or project and identified with the leader's goals. Denial helps us to separate from the ruminative thinking of, "If only I had done it differently." Denial allows us to say to ourselves, "I did the best I could," and then to sidestep shame, avoid depression, and move on to the next moment.
A healthy psychic toolbox contains many strategies that help with disappointment. For example, the capacity to separate a part from the whole underwrites the oft-quoted school adage, "You did a wrong thing." This is in contrast to the wholesale condemnation: "You are a bad child." Humor allows us to lighten disappointment with a momentary joke. Altruism rewards our efforts for the greater good by providing a sense of personal pleasure.
These and other mechanisms help us to regroup after disappointment, to take stock of our goals, and to reinvest in new leaders and projects. By restoring our bruised psyches, we gather our strength, survey the landscape of our lives and dreams, and try again.email print


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Sony Pictures TV has sealed a two-year, seven-figure overall deal with comedy scribe Matt Tarses.
Tarses most recently served as the exec producer on CBS' well-received but short-lived half-hour "Worst Week." He'll develop new half-hour skeins for the studio.
Scribe is already planning to start working on his first project under the deal, which he'll take out to the networks in the coming weeks. Unlike most overall deals these days, Tarses won't immediately be assigned to an existing Sony show, though he may still be brought in to work on one at some point.
Tarses was previously set up at Universal Media Studios, where he adapted the U.K. "Worst Week of My Life" into the U.S. version for CBS.
Before that, he created the 2006 Peacock comedy "Teachers."
Tarses' other credits include "Scrubs," "Sports Night," "Norm" and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air."


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Restoring a Natural Icon With the Help of Americorps' St. Louis Emergency Response Team
Forest Park's John F. Kennedy Memorial Forest is a unique example of forest habitat that sits in the center of a city environment. Sections of Kennedy Forest are old-growth, dating back to well before the outer limits of the city of St. Louis even made it to the land on which Forest Park now sits. The Kennedy Forest Restoration Project, made possible by a lead gift from the Mysun Charitable Foundation, is an ambitious one-year restoration plan focused on revitalizing a 10-acre portion of the forest. The project is led by Forest Park Forever, in partnership with the City of St. Louis and with considerable help from Americorps' St. Louis Emergency Response Team.
Forest Park Forever has been partnering with Americorps on conservation efforts in Forest Park for many years. This partnership touches on the common goals of each organization to provide support and safety to the residents of St. Louis, the surrounding area and beyond.
The work being done for the Kennedy Forest Restoration Project — including removing exotic, undesirable, overgrown and invasive plant species, and excessive downed wood material — is common practice in urban forest restoration, but the scope is much larger than what has previously been done in Forest Park. Thanks to our partnership with Americorps, we are able to impact a much larger area in a much shorter timeframe. The end result will be a higher-quality habitat in these 10 acres for many years to come. Like so much of the conservation work undertaken here in Forest Park, we are advancing thoughtful projects with today's visitors in mind — but also those who will be here a century for now.
Specific Outcomes of This Project Will Include:
- Decreased and eradicated invasive species populations
- Increased Oak & Hickory tree health and density
- Increased woodland grass and wildflower populations
- Better habitat for birding
- More accessible, engaging forest experience
- Model for quality urban forest habitat management
Stop by Kennedy Forest next time you're in the Park to view some of these positive changes for yourself! We appreciate our visitors' interest in the work we do to improve the Park, and we also extend our gratitude for your patience, as this project may cause temporary trail blockages and closures during your visit.