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I've been savoring this blog post in my heart for a while now. I've been letting it. Just sit. Just brew. Deep inside me. This post is like. This treasured memoir of days gone by that you deeply hold onto. Like that first time that you rode a bike. Or that first time that you had your heart broken. Memoirs of days, filled. With laughter. With pain. With loss. With acceptance.
Days on which. Your life. Seemed to be a play upon a stage. And you? You sat in the audience and watched events unfold.
For me this shoot will always be. A memoir. Etched in forever. A sealed capsule of strength, wisdom, heart, vulnerability, closeness, distance. A merging of worlds. A rebirth of connection.
See Sevonna is The Powerful. Ones. Mother Teresa Powerful. Peaceful and Forthright. Warsan Shire Powerful. Her Words bring forth worlds. Sevonna is Powerful.
When I started school in the US, my first encounter with Sevonna was when I braided her hair in her room in Frosh Quad.
Haircare was the struggle for us black girls in the Berkshires.
The nearest salon was in Pittsfield. A good 45 minute drive away, if you had a car. If you did not? Well then. You'd have to ask a friend to drop you off, or fork out the cointtt to take the green PeterPan bus. (With that square-faced bespectacled driver that never cracked a smile, and always had an apple in his bag as a mid-trip snack.)
Too much effort. For a ritual as intimate and innate as black haircare. So I braided her hair, right there. In her dorm room. I've revered Sevonna ever since. She was always rooted, confident, strong, talented, beautiful and super calm. When I say talented, I say. You should hear her sing, watch her lead a student protest, read her honors thesis. Sevonna? Powerful. Her grace, Her love for people. Her passion for life.
Sevonna was woke.
Woke to racial injustices in the US, long before I was. Woke to what it meant to use your art as a message, as education, as encouragement, as release. She was. WOKE.
So here we are. Sevonna and I. At the Davis Center. Summer heat is on. It's humid. Mosquitos a buzzing. Chocolate students a basking in the glow of the moon. Chitter. Chatter. Laughter. Her skin is glowing so brightly. (She's definitely one of those black women who's going to look 21 till she's 80.) She is golden. Calm. I say to her, thanks for making the time to talk. I've been meaning to have this conversation with you for a long time. See, the essence of my blog is to write for other women like us. To tell our stories – raw and unedited. Women, finding home. Whatever home means to each one. Women a growing. Woke women.
See there's something about watching your life lived through one who's bodied like you.
There's something bolstering, reassuring. There's something validating about watching a YouTube make-up guru apply her make-up. There's something about watching your bodied self, mirrored in another, partaking of the rituals of being. Make-up Applications. Tutorials. Hauls. Regimens. Talk Throughs. Hours and hours spent on blogs and tubes. As if, almost watching oneself.
As if, almost learning what it means to be oneself.
It's symbiosis.
It's a process by which young black women are working through what it means to be young + black + women. Beyond acrylic nails, the latest reviews and lookbooks is a conversation across screens. How should I present myself to the world? Should I wear natural hair or wear human hair wigs? Should I be a minimalist or a bohemian beauty?
Questions of self-validation. Questions of identity. Questions of self-presentation.
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This self-portraiture piece is a celebration of this soul-versation between black women. This piece right here is for all the black women I see on the train, then wonder to myself if that's how I look to the mostly non-black public.
This post here is a celebration of all those moments of mirroring. All those moments in which we've looked at each other across the dining hall. And asked. How's her face so beat? Why's she so fit? Why's her natural hair so beautiful?
Moments of mirroring, where one black woman's understanding of self has reflected upon, maybe even greatly influenced our acceptance of self. This post here, especially celebrates that day spent braiding in Sevonna's room and many days since then. The very power of natural haircare to form new and enduring bonds between continental and diasporic African women.
This post here is a toast: to rebirth, to symbiosis, to mirroring, to unearthing, to celebrating, to affirming our beauty as black women.
Here's to Powerful.
Love and Sunshine!
Tabitha, with many thanks to Izzy for letting Sevonna and I be his final semester photography project models!! xx


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I saw John again in the MSN and he buzzed me! I haven't seen him in ages, since the day he left for UK a few years back, to pursue his study in PhD. I remembered sending him off at the airport with a few of my friends. And now, he already finished his study/research […]
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Then you join a server to start the "infection" and stand back and see what happens. This is surprisingly a good way to gauge how often players come back to play your game. If the badge count slows or even stops, that means your game doesn't have any replayability and people aren't coming back to your place for the badge to infect others.
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You might even be able to add an incentive to get said badge, which will cause people to go searching for people with the badge and ask them to join – and more players in your place is always good.
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I can't believe how much she's grown!
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Thankful November, Day 27
November 27, 2013
I'm thankful it's almost December.
Because, then this is almost over.
I'm out of ideas.
That's pretty sad.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Thankful November, Day 26
November 26, 2013
I'm thankful for our heat pump.
Over the last several years, we weren't able to afford to run our heat very high in the winter. (59*)
And you could forget about air conditioning.
But right after Sweet Pea was born, my mom bought us a heat pump and had it installed.
It was like heaven!
We were able to keep it at a cool 72* all summer, and a so far we've been able to keep it at a warm 68* this autumn.
The air conditioning part of it, raised our electric bill $27, which was totally worth it! And doable.
And the cost of running it nearly 10* warmer in the autumn, is about the same price as it was last year!
It's so great having this thing with Sweet Pea around, we couldn't keep it that cold with her in the house.
And it was reaching 100* in the summer here.
Monday, November 25, 2013
Thankful November, Day 25
November 25, 2013
I'm thankful for former friends.
I've had a few really crappy friends in my life, and I'm grateful for them.
Why you ask? Because, having them in my live makes me aware of what to look for in people, to make sure I never have those type of people in my life again.
It also makes really appreciate the good ones I still have left.
They've also made me realize my self worth.
Made me realize that I don't need trash like them in my life.
I have true gems in my heart.
And for that, I'm truly thankful.
Sunday, November 24, 2013
Thankful November, Day 24
November 24, 2013
I'm thankful for crocheting.
Can you tell I'm running out of ideas yet? How sad is that?
I have an online friend who is super creative and talented with her crocheting abilities.
In fact, you should go check out her page and show her some love.
Anyway, she taught herself how to crochet, while raising two small adorable boys.
And inspired me to teach myself to do the same.
I wanted to make Sweet Pea a Cabbage Patch wig for Halloween.
So really, I'm thankful for this friend lol
But crocheting in general is great too.
It's cheap, if you buy the inexpensive yarn. And barrow the hooks from your mom.
I'm progressing alright, I suppose.
I made a slipper.
Just one. LOL
I got side tracked and forgot what size hook I used.
It's fun, try it.
Saturday, November 23, 2013
Happy half birthday Sweet Pea!
The doctor also wanted us to give Sweet Pea fluoride. That will never, ever happen. There's fluoride in toothpaste, so when she gets teeth, and we brush her teeth, that will be enough. Ingesting fluoride is extremely unhealthy for anyone, why would I give it to my baby?! When we declined it, the doctor looked at Sweet Pea and said, "I tried baby. I'm so sorry." Excuse me? Undermine much? The only reason we don't switch doctors is because we're afraid the next one would be worse. But other than stupid useless doctors, Sweet Pea is wonderful, and healthy.
As I said, she weighs 20 lbs (85th%) 17.5 inch head (97th%) and 27 inches long (45th% I think) At the end of every undermining visit, the doctor says how perfect Sweet Pea is. Well, duh. I know how perfect she is!
A couple of weeks ago we captured her perfectness at JCPenny's. We included my parents on both sides for Christmas pictures, as well as my Grandparents. They turned out amazing! We're keeping the ones with the family to ourselves, because they may or may not be given out as gifts. But here are some of just Miss Pea.
This is the picture Sweet Pea is holding. She was such a tiny little squish!
Thankful November, Day 23
November 23, 2013
I'm thankful for our Playtex Ventaire bottles.
When Sweet Pea was a tiny newborn, she had a lot of gas problems.
We originally used basic glass bottles.
But poor Sweet Pea screamed for hours due to a lactose sensitivity.
So we switched formulas as well, which was a big help.
But the bottles played a big roll.
There are a lot of parts to wash, but it's totally worth it!
I'm sure any vented bottle works great, but for us, these bottles were a total life saver!!
Friday, November 22, 2013
Thankful November, Day 22
November 22, 2013
I'm thankful for Similac sensitive formula.
I'm a huge supporter of breast feeding. I truly believe that if you are able to, you should breastfeed your baby. Breast is best.
I however, am not able to breastfeed Sweet Pea, due to a medication issue. So we formula feed.
We were given Enfamil formula before Sweet Pea was born, a whole case of it. That's also what the hospital gave us. So that's what we fed her the first several weeks of her life.
In those first several weeks of her life, she
cried screamed. A lot.
She would turn purple she
cried screamed so much.
She also vomited. A LOT.
We took her to the doctor, and they labeled her with colic.
They also said she may have a lactose sensitivity.
We switched her to Enfamil Gentlease. That helped quite a bit. but she still screamed.
But when we went into WIC, they wouldn't give us and Enfamil. So we went to Similac.
Once we switched to Similac sensitive, all the problems seemed to go away!
The screaming, the vomiting (for the most part) It was like the a whole new baby.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Thankful November, Day 21
November 21, 2013
I'm thankful for my Earth Mama Angel Baby, Happy Mama Spray.
I got this at Mommycon, back in September, and I completely forgot about it. Until recently.
Our family has been under a lot of stress lately.
This spray has been a minor life savor.
It smells of heavenly ginger, and is 100% free of toxins.
I spray some in the air before bed, and a little on my pillow.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Thankful November, Day 20
November 20, 2013
I'm thankful for government run programs, like WIC
WIC isn't just for low income families, the're a great recourse for breastfeeding as well.
Our local WIC office offers breastfeeding classes, lactation support, and pump rental.
I'm not able to breastfeed Sweet Pea, due to a medication issue.
We happen to be low income, so WIC helps us buy fresh fruits and veggies, and formula for Sweet Pea.
Starting next month, they'll also be giving us baby food.
However, we're planning on practicing baby led weaning, instead of feeding her purees.
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Thankful November, Day 19
November 19, 2013
I'm thankful I made it through the day.
Yesterday was a very hard day.
Mister got a call, very early in the morning about his dad, and had to leave.
I had Sweet Pea all day by myself.
She was not in a good mood.
When Mister came home, he needed a nap, so I had Sweet Pea for most of the evening by myself.
Again, she was NOT in a good mood.
Mister got up, I fed Sweet Pea her dinner time bottle.
She puked on me.
I went to bed tired and defeated.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Thankful November, Day 18
November 18, 2013
I'm thankful for the FIL's caregivers.
He's got dementia, on top of Parkinson's.
He was never a very nice man, but the dementia has turned him into a giant arse.
His caregivers put up with a lot of crap, and I'm thankful they do.
So we don't.
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Thankful November, Day 17
November 17, 2013
I'm thankful for my Mom, Dad and Mister.
For working SO incredibly hard on installing our new washer and dryer.
And I'm EXTRA thankful for my mom for buying us a brand new dryer!
We were originally going to get her old washer, from 2008 and her dryer from 1990.
But when we tried to install the dryer it wouldn't work for one reason or another.
So my mom bought us a brand new one!
My dad came over today to help Mister install it!
They're both up and running today!
Saturday, November 16, 2013
Thankful November, Day 16
November 16, 2013
I'm thankful for co-sleeping.
I get to snuggle up to my Sweet Pea every night.
Without it, I would lose my mind.
I had every intention of having her sleep in a crib, but she wouldn't sleep anywhere but my arms.
I fall asleep each night, to the sweet smell of Sweet Pea's head, and I wouldn't have it any other way.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Thankful November, Day 15
November 15, 2013
I'm thankful for my placenta!
Most of you know I encapsulated my placenta.
It still comes in handy!
When I'm having a hard day, or having bad anxiety, I just pop a couple placenta pills and I'm feeling much better within 30 minutes.
I also have a tincture on its way to me as we speak.
We had some communication issues.
I highly recommend it to every pregnant woman!
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Thankful November, Day 14
November 14, 2013
I'm thankful for Big Lots.
Money is extremely tight.
But Big Lots has a great toy aisle for babies, with toys ranging from $3-$10.
We were able to buy Sweet Pea quite a few presents for Christmas.
It's going to be a great first Christmas!
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Thankful November, Day 13
November 13, 2013
I'm thankful for the BIL and SIL.
I'm very sad that they moved all the way across the country.
I feel horribly guilty about not telling them about Sweet Pea sooner.
They're going to be sending a box of clothes for her soon.
I miss them and the twins, not to mention the older kids like crazy!
It was great to hear Mister talk to his brother for a good hour the other day.
Whenever they get together, it's like they're kids again. I love seeing that.
Mister has been really down in the dumps since his brother left.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
I miss being pregnant so much! The thing I miss most about being pregnant is feeling Sweet Pea move. I didn't have the easiest pregnancy, but I would do it again in a heartbeat. It makes me sad that I probably won't ever get the chance to do it again.
I was just thinking about this last night. I was thinking about how I missed everything, except the excruciating SPD. But then I thought, no...I miss that too. Because it was apart of my pregnancy. It was proof that something was happening, that my body was changing and that there was a baby growing inside of me.
OK. I can think of ONE thing I don't miss. But it was just in the beginning of the pregnancy. I had to come off my anxiety medicine, and it was hell. It was SO bad that I haven't gone back on it since having Sweet Pea, in fear of ever having to go off of it again.
I have dreams of feeling a baby moving from the outside of my belly.
The only regret I have about my entire pregnancy is not having pictures done. I only have 2 pictures of my belly, and they're crappy cell phone pictures. I just felt so fat (extra fat) and unattractive, and thought I didn't even look pregnant. I wish I had documented each stage a little better.
I was just thinking about this last night. I was thinking about how I missed everything, except the excruciating SPD. But then I thought, no...I miss that too. Because it was apart of my pregnancy. It was proof that something was happening, that my body was changing and that there was a baby growing inside of me.
OK. I can think of ONE thing I don't miss. But it was just in the beginning of the pregnancy. I had to come off my anxiety medicine, and it was hell. It was SO bad that I haven't gone back on it since having Sweet Pea, in fear of ever having to go off of it again.
I have dreams of feeling a baby moving from the outside of my belly.
The only regret I have about my entire pregnancy is not having pictures done. I only have 2 pictures of my belly, and they're crappy cell phone pictures. I just felt so fat (extra fat) and unattractive, and thought I didn't even look pregnant. I wish I had documented each stage a little better.
Thankful November, Day 12
November 12, 2013
I'm thankful for water
Yes. Water.
I'm beginning to count my calories again, and watch what I eat, and water helps with that.
Whenever I get hungry, I have a large glass of water, and I'm no longer hungry.
I still have 5 small meals a day, but drink a ridiculous amount of water with it.
When I did this a couple years ago, I was able to lose 70+ lbs!
I want to do that again, but even more.
Monday, November 11, 2013
Thankful November, Day 11
November 11, 2013
I'm thankful for my Mei Tai BabyHawk
Sweet Pea is getting heavy. And long.
We're not able to lug her around in her car seat anymore.
I love having her close to me, and the BabyHawk is perfect for that,
I can wear her on my front, back, or even my hip.
A woman in a local babywearing group I belong to on Facebook told me about a consignment store that had it on sale, so I got it for an amazing deal.
I'm going to start keeping it in the car, so I can just strap her to me when we go to stores.
Sunday, November 10, 2013
Thankful November, Day 10
November 10, 2013
I'm thankful for the "new" washer and dryer we're getting.
My mom is buying a new washer and dryer, so she's giving us her old one!
Our current washer leaves a weird residue on some of our clothes, and I hate it.
Our current dryer has to be run twice in order for our clothes to actually get dry.
When we moved in here, the washer and dryer were newer, and we asked them to leave them.
They switched them with really old ones from the early 80's, if not older!
Our new washer is a front loader, we'll have to leave the door open, but it's worth it.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Thankful November, Day 9
November 9, 2013
I'm thankful for nap time
Without nap time, I wouldn't be able to get anything done.
Usually, Sweet Pea only sleeps for 30-45 minutes at a time.
But every once in a while, she'll nap for 2 hours and I don't know what to do with myself.
Today during nap time, I planned on folding laundry, and putting clean dishes away, but I find myself crocheting instead.
Most of the time I hold Sweet Pea while she sleeps.
She will most likely be out only Pea, and will only be this little for a while.
The only other place she will sleep is her swing.
I don't know what we'll do when she out grows it.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Thankful November, Day 8
November 8, 2013
I'm thankful for my mother.
I was horrible to my mom growing up. But she never gave up on me.
She has been there for me, whenever I've needed her.
She was our biggest support, while I was pregnant with Sweet Pea.
She is an amazing grandma.
She makes it a point to see Sweet Pea, at least once a week.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Thankful November, Day 7
November 7, 2013
I'm thankful for my dad.
I've always been a daddy's girl
Not many people know this, but I almost lost my dad about 7 years ago.
He had a blood clot in his leg, that moved to his lungs.
I was having a very rough time, mentally. And did not treat him well.
He forgave me, and never stopped loving me.
He's always been there for me, even at my craziest.
I put him through the ringer as a teenager, but he's always been understanding.
He lights up, every time he sees Sweet Pea.
And the best grandpa Sweet Pea could ask for.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Thankful November, Day 6
November 6, 2013
I'm thankful for my friends.
I don't have many friends, in real life.
Most of my friends are online friends.
I had to weed through a few bad apples, but the ones that stayed are amazing.
All of them have been there for me through a lot of rubbish.
They have stood up for me, when I needed it most.
Even when they were ostracized for it.
And I will always be there for them.
I love you ladies.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Thankful November, Day 5
November 5, 2013
I'm thankful for my family.
I have a smallish immediate family, but a pretty large extended family.
We're a loud, close-knit family.
When one of us gets the giggles, none of us are safe.
There's always too much food on the holidays, but it's always delicious.
I grew up with my cousins as my best friends, and they still are.
As the family grows, it's getting harder to get everyone together, but I'd like to think we will always remain close.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Thankful November, Day 4
November 4, 2013
I'm thankful for the food on our table
I'm thankful everyday, that I don't need to worry about whether or not we'll be able to eat that day.
Sweet Pea will never go hungry, and for that, I'm grateful.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Thankful November, Day 3
November 3, 2013
I'm thankful for having a roof over my head
We don't have a lot of money, but we are lucky enough to have a roof over our heads.
4 years ago we sold the house we were living in, and bought a mobile home.
We pay a monthly space rent, but we now have a stable home that we can afford to live in.
And we're truly lucky to have it.
Home is where the heart is. And we have a home filled with love.
Home is where the heart is. And we have a home filled with love.
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Thankful November, Day 2
November 2, 2013
I'm thankful for Mister.
He has been there for me through thick and thin.
He supports me in anything I want to do, and he loves me unconditionally.
He is an amazing father to Sweet Pea. I love seeing them together.
We are so lucky to have him in our lives.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Thankful November, Day 1
I'm hoping I can keep up with this throughout the month. Some may be a few days late, but I'll play catch up if I have to.
November 1, 2013
I am thankful for my beautiful Sweet Pea.
She is my world.
She is my world.
I never thought I'd get to have children, so Sweet Pea is a true blessing.
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We've all made and broken them, but several magazines are offering great tips to help us keep our healthy New Year's resolutions.
The most popularly made—and perhaps broken—of New Year's resolutions got a lot of support from the first magazine issues each New Year. Cover after cover promised "light recipes" with "big flavor, no guilt" to result in a "new you!"
But simply resolving to lose weight and eat better may be the source of the problem. For the first year ever, I tried to be very specific with my list of resolutions—or more specifically, the things I wanted to accomplish over the next 12 months.
While they fall into some of those typical generic resolutions like "lose weight" and "eat better," I have a step-by-step action plan that seems much more attainable than the usual all-encompassing, wide-ranging and rarely accomplished wish list.
With the power of these specifics in mind, I waded through all the low-fat this and cleansing diet that in the new year issues of magazines, and I found three very concrete and useful tools that may help you or a friend if losing weight or changing your eating habits is a goal this year.
If committing yourself to a weight loss plan for an entire year seems overwhelming, try Whole Living magazine's 21-day cleanse. It's got an action plan with small steps to take each day, a list of things to avoid, secrets for success and three weeks of recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
But this is more than a diet. This addresses preparing your mind and your body to maximize the effect of the cleanse. Even if it's not something you stick to regularly, Whole Living suggests revisiting the plan occasionally, even if just for a few days, to give your body a "tune-up."
One of the lesser emphasized points of Whole Living's plan was the impact of having a support group, while EatingWell magazine focused solely on the "social network diet." Involving friends, family, co-workers, your spouse and, yes, even your contacts on the modern social network, can create accountability and provide much needed encouragement.
The magazine shared the story of a woman named Deanne Hobba who reached out to her various support groups—and even built some new ones—to back her up as she lost 123 pounds. But there's more than inspiration here.
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Her Greek vinaigrette combines olive oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard and Greek seasoning that can be prepared, bottled and presented with a note of encouragement attached. The magazine also included a recipe for big Greek salad packed with fresh veggies and feta cheese.
Here's another tip: Don't skimp on the olive oil by going light. While all olive oils are high in fats (the heart-healthy ones), light versions have less flavor.


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The Cleveland Super F League has been named host of the Great Lakes Regional Championships, a qualifying tournament to the Super F League's National Championship and are calling all Canadian teams.
The tournament is happening over the January 2-3rd long weekend with age groups being offered from the U8's all the way through to adults, even masters divisions.
With Cleveland being on the south shore of Lake Erie, it is only about a 2.5 hour drive from Windsor and 4.5 hours from both London and Toronto, making it very accessible at a relatively low-cost. The Super F League group has worked closely with FutsalCanada.ca over the last year to further the sport across the continent, particularly across bordering states/provinces.
We encourage all teams from Ontario to participate as the competition level is quite healthy, Cleveland based teams won 2 national championships last season, and many other teams including Pittsburgh, Louisville, Michigan, Ohio will be represented at the tournament. The tournament organizors are former US National Futsal Team players and have participated at past CONCACAF and FIFA Futsal Championships.
The entry cost is $350 US and includes 3 full 48 minute games with 2 US Soccer futsal certified referees at every match. The top two teams from each division will automatically qualify for a spot in the Super F National Championships that will be taking place in Kansas in February. The Toronto Impact, formerly names Cruz Azul, won the mens national championship last year.
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Yesterday, the city/Citi announced plans for the annual Summer Streets ... coming up on Aug. 5, Aug. 12 and Aug. 19.
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Summer Streets is an annual celebration of New York City's most valuable public space—our streets. On three consecutive Saturdays in August, nearly seven miles of NYC's streets are opened for people to play, run, walk and bike. Summer Streets provides space for healthy recreation and encourages New Yorkers to use more sustainable forms of transportation. In 2016, nearly 300,000 people took advantage of the open streets.
Summer Streets is modeled on other events from around the world including Ciclovía in Bogotá, Colombia and the Paris Plage in France and has since inspired other such events around the world such as CicloRecreo Via and London's Regent Street Summer Streets.
Held between 7:00 am to 1:00 pm, Summer Streets extends from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park, along Park Avenue and connecting streets, with easy access from all points in New York City, allowing participants to plan a trip as long or short as they wish. All activities at Summer Streets are free of charge, and designed for people of all ages and ability levels to share the streets respectfully.
As in previous years, the car-free, Street-Festival-Free zone includes Lafayette, Astor Place and Fourth Avenue.
There will be several activities at Astor Place:
To explore all of your senses, the Astor Place Rest Stop will for the first time feature The Citi Experience inviting the public to tap into all of their senses with a 360 degree Mt. Everest VR experience and a New York-centric mini golf course.
Smellmapping Astor Place
DOT Art and the Village Alliance have partnered with designer Kate McLean to produce a Smellmap of the Astor Place neighborhood. Three smellwalks were hosted over the past few months with local residents and stakeholders to gather smell data/information. Participants were asked to explore the environment strictly through their sense of smell by smell catching (receiving smell info), smell hunting (searching for smell info) and lastly free smelling (a mini smell research project). Mclean has collected all the smell data and visualized the findings as a colorful smellmap. McLean will be on-site to lead two walks at 9 am and 11 am to continue building on this research and invites participants to incorporate their findings into a large-scale smellmap available on-site.
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Forget what you know about statistical probability. If Persi Diaconis and researchers at Stanford University are right, spinning a standard-issue penny (the one with the Lincoln Memorial, clean and shiny) will come up tails side up roughly 80 percent of the time -- not 50-50, give or take a percent either way, as we've all come to expect. The reason: The side with Lincoln's head is a tad heavier than the other side, causing the coin's center of mass to be slightly skewed. And so, the spinning coin tends to fall toward the heavier side more often, leading to significantly more "tails."
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Based on evidence I've come across in my research on the Holiday Tour, I can now confirm that these snapshots were taken during the last week in December 1970 while the Jackson 5 were on tour through the South.
These photos were purchased as part of a collection that had belonged to a young fan named Millicent who lived in Nashville. (I believe Millicent is the girl kissing Michael in the second photo.) Although the date tag says May 1971, this refers to the date the picture was developed, not when it was taken.
A rare photo of Joe on tour:
In these photos all five brothers are wearing the same clothes they wore during the Jacksonville sound check from the ABC-News raw footage.
In the next photo, you can see in the mirror behind Tito the reflection of a girl holding the J5's first tour program. She's probably waiting in line for Jermaine's autograph.
One point these photos and the ABC News footage drive home is how much time the Jackson brothers sat around, bored out of their minds, waiting for the next thing to happen.
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Being a Girl Boss isn't about Brunch
The holiday season can be a very stressful time to own a business. While there are perks like out of town guests and extra retail sales, there are also the realities of snow, cold and flu season, and lots of vacations for my employees. I've taught so many classes and spent so much time at the desk throughout the last few weeks that I've noticed some of the administrative tasks that I need to do fall by the wayside. Today, I was working the desk for a sick employee, and I found myself rushing through closing duties with a million to-do lists swirling around in my head for this afternoon. "Ugh, I don't have time for this," was the sentiment that crept up in my thoughts as I meticulously wiped down the bathroom floors. And then I caught myself.
Contrary to popular belief, you're never too good to do the grunt work.
Far too many business owners, especially young business owners, develop a mentality that breeds hierarchy within their company culture. I'm all for delegating, but arrogance and leadership never go hand in hand. As soon as I buy into the mindset that I'm too "good" to do a basic chore for my studio, I risk losing the respect of my team and compromise a culture where everyone is encouraged to step up to the plate.
Our society paints a pretty picture of being a successful, female entrepreneur. She has perfectly filtered Instagram photos and wears the latest trends. She networks with the other important business owners in town and always finds time for a glass of wine and a business biography. No one documents the realities of the job - the unwashed hair hidden under a baseball cap, her chin breaking out because of stress, vacuuming the floors and crunching numbers on her phone while her husband is asleep. Being a girl boss isn't about going to brunch and paying someone else to do the chores; it's about picking up the slack and asking, "How can I help?" Every. Single. Time.
I don't get this right every day, but I do understand how easy it can be to fall into a mindset of "I've paid my dues." As a business owner, you're never done paying your dues. I don't care what you think the "dream job" is or who you idolize, I promise you that each and every successful female entrepreneur knows what it feels like to re-do a task someone did wrong, spend a sleepless night fixing a maintenance issue, and pretending that she has it all together.
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The National Register of Apparel Manufacturers: Women & Children's Wear, Seventh Edition This directory gives full company information on nearly 4,000 apparel manufacturers in the United States. Detailed information includes: company details and officers, fax numbers, year established, dollar volume, number of employees, price range, type of activity including whether the company sells licenses, what type of garments produced, the fabrics used, and other labels affiliated with the company. The directory is fully indexed for easy cross-reference.
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So I have started reading Pirsig's book, Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. From what I understand, it's not about motorcycle maintenance. So if you are looking to fix your motor-bike, do not buy this book. It's about the values and principles the protagonist brings up through his trips and maintenance. If you have read this book, let me know what your thoughts are. I'll share my thoughts when I'm finished.
I'm now 17 pages in and I'm having a random train of thought. Take it however you like, I wrote this note immediately after exiting Cal-Train. Here is the copy & paste from my notes:
"We think about the things we have in common w/others all the time. Whether friends or lovers, we bond because we can relate: "He loves art like me," or "She enjoys music just as much as I do." This is the substance that makes us friends, enemies & lovers. Thinking deeper. What we have in common can also be in conflict. You and I both love design, but we appreciate different design practices; we love music, but like different genres. To think about it in this way, there is much more depth to life. We rationalize for love, and when we don't love anymore, we rationalize to not love. It's all a state of mind."


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When 25-year-old pilot Charles A. Lindbergh made the first solo flight across the Atlantic in 1927, he became an icon of the modern age, but the struggle to wear the mantle of legend and live an ordinary life proved to be a consuming one. The producers received unprecedented cooperation from the Lindbergh family and conducted interviews with Anne Morrow Lindbergh for this look at a very complex man. Stacy Keach narrates.
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It's hard to believe how much Dubrovnik has changed over the years. As recently as in 1991, it suffered an enormous damage during the horrific war in the Balkans - at that time it would have been the last place on Earth you would have thought of visiting. Today, not even 30 years after those dramatic events, the city has regained its grandeur - Dubrovnik is one of the most popular walled cities in the world, especially within the past few years when it has been featured in the extremely popular "Game of Thrones". But what can you expect from visiting it? Is it really as spectacular as in the famous show?
The good sides of Dubrovnik
- Dubrovnik is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful medieval towns on Earth. At least among those that I've visited. The location along the breathtaking Adriatic coast, the red roof tiles, the fortress and defensive walls, the limestone streets - they all create a perfect combination for a fairy tale-like, exceptionally beautiful tourist destination. Moreover, Dubrovnik seems spotlessly clean (not only in the old town) but also in the modern parts. I also like the fact the way the new houses integrate perfectly into the landscape - there are no horrible, concrete blocks and heavy architecture known in post-communist states.
- The size of Dubrovnik is just perfect. It's small enough if you want to see its beautiful old town in one day by just walking around. And big enough if you want more and like to be active. You can hike the Sdr hill - we took the cable car one way up and then walked down (it takes around 1 hour to get back to the center) - this way we could admire the absolutely amazing, bird's eye view over the old town as well as many islands surrounded by the crystal clear, azure Adriatic sea. You can also do some kayaking, hiking or cycling to other places around - you won't regret it! If you need some ideas - visit Exodus Europe Holidays.
- The sun, the weather and the beaches! Dubrovnik has the amazing, Mediterranean climate which guarantees a lot of sunny days throughout the year. The crystal clear waters and the beaches are also beautiful - especially contrasting with the view of spectacular walls of the old town. The only downside can be the fact that they are all pebble beaches rather than sandy. And if the area around the center is too busy for you, you can choose the amazing, a bit more secluded Lapad beach - it's easy to get by public transport.
- A walk down the main street called Stradun, right after passing through the main city gate will transform you into a fantasy world, it's limestone surface is so shiny and spotless that is seems you could eat straight from it. The buildings made of sandstone and little, winding streets are my favorite - I just love towns like this.
- Climb the city walls - the view, as usual is breathtaking. The red roofs squeezed tightly one next to another look out of this world - no wonder creators of Game of Thrones chose this location. There is one painful thing, however, (which I've described more in the part about "not so good sides" below) - in order to get to the city walls, you must pay the very high entrance fee!
- Visit Fort Lovrijenac - St. Lawrence Fortress which is yet another amazing viewing point.
- Spectacular churches and palaces of Dubrovnik include: St. Savior Church, Dubrovnik Cathedral and Rector's Palace.
The ugly sides of Dubrovnik
- Most probably, if I'd visited Dubrovnik 10 years ago, there would have been no bad sides to it. However, now, the Croatian city has suffered such incredible influx of tourists (especially those from the Mediterranean Cruises) that it's lost much of the unique, charming atmosphere which is present in similar towns. It can drive you crazy when you want to take a photo or just simply walk down one of the beautiful streets and a pre-organized tour composed of a few dozens of individuals (most likely Asian) with colorful flags and fluorescent outfits gets in the way. And usually, they don't like to move - they love to take hundreds of selfies. There's a solution to that however - you can come to Dubrovnik in winter when there's no cruises on the Mediterranean! The weather might not be as good and you can forget about lying on the beach - but you'll have a peaceful stay.
- Second thing is the prices. The Balkans are known for great value and cheap holidays, perfect for adventurous backpackers. Unfortunately, in this matter, Dubrovnik is an exception. It's ridiculously expensive - even more than some places Western Europe! While there's no solution to paying for the best attractions (the entry fee to the aforementioned defensive walls is 120 HRK - 15 EUR/18 USD!), if you choose accommodation further from the center, you'd still be able to find something affordable. Dubrovnik is connected by an excellent bus network so that shouldn't be a problem. Also, instead of taking the cable car which is around 15 EUR too, you can hike up if you like it. The views are spectacular.
- The third, and last thing is the commercialization - unfortunately, Dubrovnik shared the fate of places like Venice, Mykonos or Phi Phi islands in Thailand. The locals are not as easy going and friendly as in the rest of the Balkans - they don't have to care that much, they know they'll get tourists anyway. The hype (although rightly deserved), unfortunately, kills the spirit. That's the way it is. Expensive boutiques in the old, ancient buildings just don't match. I hate when such a unique place is turned into a some sort of a shopping mall for stuck up people.
Is Dubrovnik really worth the hype then?
There are places that, mainly because of the high exposure in the media, set our expectations extremely high. Then, we meet the reality - and how we react to the place, depends on our personal experiences. Some will love what they see, others will complain. The most famous example of it can be Paris - loved by the film industry and praised virtually everywhere as the best city in the world. I hated Paris, to be honest, mostly because my expectation weren't met - the city had turned out to be completely different than from I'd have imagined it to be.
But with Dubrovnik, it's a different story. For me, it was even better than I had expected. It's impossible not to fall in love with the sea, the mountains, the beaches and the old city all mixed into one scenery. Despite all the downsides, there are many more things to like than dislike in this ancient city. And to sum it up, I'd definitely visit Dubrovnik again, as well as other towns in Croatia. Although the hype doesn't help Dubrovnik, it turns it into yet another overcrowded tourist spot, in my opinion, the city really deserves the recognition it has gained over the recent years.
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I like virtually every homemade cranberry relish and sauce I have ever tasted. What could be fresher, in the middle of heavy winter meals, than all that red tartness? One answer: Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish. My dashing younger brother and I - we like this bracing, horseradish-y, icy stuff.
I have heard Susan Stamberg (my all-time favorite radio "voice") read the recipe several times, but had no idea she has done so every year since 1971! Enjoy reading all about that here.
Another great thing about this recipe, like all recipes -- its provenance morphs. Actually it is not Mama Stamberg's, or Susan Stamberg's, but New York Timesfood writer Craig Claiborne's recipe from a column in 1959 -- when I don't think I had yet heard of horseradish.
Bless Susan Stamberg, bless National Public Radio, bless the New York Times, and God Bless Us Everyone!


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The Appeasement of Radhika: Radhika Santawanam by Muddupalani
The Appeasement of Radhika: Radhika Santawanam by Muddupalani
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An erotic narrative poem that explores desire and jealousy, love experienced and love lost, Radhika Santawanam is the most recognized work of nineteenth-century poet and courtesan Muddupalani.
It is a candid and unabashed exploration of the sexual awakening of a girl, of passion aroused and the anguish of separation. Celebrated as a literary masterpiece in Muddupalani's lifetime, Radhika Santawanam was banned by the British in 1910 when it was published again, a century and a half later, with critics panning its graphic descriptions of lovemaking. And, after another hundred years, this epic is now available in its entirety for the first time in English translation


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BAGGER DAVE'S 2013 BEERmuda TRIANGLE TOUR WITH THE HAPPY HOUR GUYS DEPARTS JUNE 20
Stops include metro Detroit, Grand Rapids and Indianapolis area Bagger Dave's locations and local breweries; contest to select special guests to launch
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – June 3, 2013 – Bagger Dave's Legendary Burger Tavern, a unique, full-service, ultra-casual restaurant and bar, will kick off their 2013 BEERmuda Triangle Tour with the Happy Hour Guys on Thursday, June 20. Stops will be made to 10 Bagger Dave's restaurants and breweries in metropolitan Detroit (June 20-26), Grand Rapids (June 27-July 3) and Indianapolis (July 11-12).
"There are few things in life sweeter than a great burger and an ice cold local craft beer, and Michigan and Indiana have an abundance of both," said T. Michael Ansley, president and CEO of Diversified Restaurant Holdings, which operates Bagger Dave's. "We are excited to have the Happy Hour Guys take our guests behind the scenes at our restaurants and some of our region's best breweries."
Since 2006, Broadway Actors Jimmy Ludwig and Mark Aldrich, a.k.a. The Happy Hour Guys (www.thehappyhourguys.com) have produced the video series that features local craft beverages, the places to drink them and the stories that bind them together. Together, they have traveled to more than 35 states, Europe and Japan.
As part of the three-region tour, an online contest will be held to choose five to 10 individuals, per restaurant, to attend a private beer and food tasting with the Happy Hour Guys, and special guests depending on location. Contestants may enter by emailing their name and location to firstname.lastname@example.com or direct messaging @BaggerDaves on Twitter. One week before each stop, contestants will be randomly selected and contacted directly. All contestants must be at least 21 years of age. Contest winners also will receive a Bagger Dave's swag bag at the event.
The schedule for the tour is as follows:
Detroit area
- Thursday, June 20 Atwater Brewing, 1-4 p.m. Bagger Dave's Berkley (2972 Coolidge Highway, 48072), 6-8 p.m. Highlight: An introduction to the Tour and event ticket giveaway to Downtown Detroit Beerfest
- Friday, June 21
- Downtown Detroit Bagger Dave's (1224 Randolph, 48226), 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Highlight: A preview of the new restaurant, which is slated to open Fall 2013 Table at Downtown Detroit Beer Fest (interviewing brewers and reps), 5-10 p.m.
- Saturday, June 22 Detroit Beer Fest continues 1-6 p.m.
- Shelby Township Bagger Dave's (13963 Hall Road, 48315), 7-9 p.m. Highlight: Atwater Brewery tasting and food pairing
- Monday, June 24 Short's Brewing, noon- 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 26 Arbor Brewing, 1-4 p.m.
- Ann Arbor Bagger Dave's (859 W. Eisenhower Parkway, 48103), 6-8 p.m. Highlight: Tasting and food pairingWestern MichiganThursday, June 27 New Holland Brewing, 1-4 p.m.
- Holland Bagger Dave's (3333 W. Shore Drive, 49424), 7-9 p.m. Highlight: New Holland tasting with Fred Bueltmann (@BeerVangelist) Friday, June 28 Brewery Vivant, 3-6 p.m.
- Downtown Grand Rapids Bagger Dave's (241 W. Fulton, 49503), noon to 2 p.m. Highlight: Brewery Vivant tasting and food pairing Saturday, June 29 Bell's Brewing, noon – 3 p.m.
- Cascade Township Bagger Dave's (2817 Kraft Avenue SE, 49512), 6-8 p.m. Highlight: Ticket giveaway for Michigan Brewer's Guild Summer Beer Fest Sunday, June 30
- Arcadia Ales, noon – 3 p.m.
- Dark Horse Brewing, 4:30 – 7 p.m. Monday, July 1
- East Lansing Bagger Dave's (1351 E. Grand River, 48823), 5-7 p.m.
Highlight: Dark Horse vs. Arcadia 'Great Beer Night'
Indianapolis area
Thursday, July 11
Sun King Brewing, 1-4 p.m.
Indianapolis Bagger Dave's (8840 N. Michigan Road, 48268), 7-9 p.m.
Highlight: Sun King Brewing tasting and food pairing session Friday, July 12
Upland Brewing, 1-4 p.m.
Avon Bagger Dave's (9646 E. Highway 36, 46123), 7-9 p.m.
Highlight: Sun King vs. Upland tasting and food pairing. Will feature a "Dress like a Pirate" contest
Bagger Dave's has 11 corporate-owned locations in Michigan, one in Indianapolis and a franchisee in Missouri. Four additional locations are expected to open this year: two in Michigan – Downtown Detroit and Traverse City, and two in Indiana – Avon and Greenwood.
Bagger Dave's offers a warm, welcoming neighborhood atmosphere and memorable guest service. Each location features full table service and a bar serving local craft beers and wine, never-frozen premium beef-blend burgers and all-natural ground turkey burgers and a choice of 30 Meaningless Free Toppings®, including six cheese choices, three types of buns, six house- made sauces and more. Patrons can create their own legendary beef, turkey, or veggie black bean burgers. A selection of Signature Burgers also is available on the menu, including the Tuscan Turkey BurgerTM (sliced mozzarella, tomato, onion and basil and balsamic vinaigrette) and the famed Train Wreck BurgerTM (fresh-cut fries, fried egg, mild cheddar, sautéed onions and mushrooms and Bagger Dave's Railhouse Burger SauceTM).
Other menu highlights include fresh-cut potato French fries, Dave's Sweet Potato Chips®, Amazingly Delicious Turkey Black Bean Chili® and Sloppy Dave's BBQ®, as well as sandwiches, salads and hand-dipped milkshakes.
Atmosphere is equally important at Bagger Dave's, which was founded in 2008. The company has identified a niche in the burger business with a modern interpretation of the old-fashioned neighborhood bar. The restaurants are inviting for adults and kids alike, with localized décor of the town's historical past displayed throughout, a bar, and even an electric train that runs above the dining room and bar areas. For more information, visit www.baggerdaves.com.
About Bagger Dave's
Bagger Dave's offers a full-service, family-friendly restaurant and bar with a casual, comfortable atmosphere. The menu features freshly-made burgers (never frozen), accompanied by more than 30 toppings from which to choose, along with fresh-cut fries, hand-dipped milkshakes, and a selection of local craft beer and wine. Signature items include Sloppy Dave's BBQ®, Train Wreck Burger®, and Bagger Dave's Amazingly Delicious Turkey Black Bean Chili®. The Bagger Dave's concept emphasizes local flair by showcasing historical photos of the city in which each restaurant resides and features an electric train that runs above the dining room and bar areas. Currently, there are 11 corporate-owned locations throughout Michigan and Indiana and one franchised location in Cape Girardeau, Mo. For more information, visit
About Diversified Restaurant Holdings
Diversified Restaurant Holdings, Inc. ("DRH" or the "Company") is the owner, operator, and franchisor of the unique, full-service, ultra-casual restaurant concept, Bagger Dave's Legendary Burger Tavern® ("Bagger Dave's") and one of the largest Buffalo Wild Wings® ("BWW") franchisees. Between the two concepts, the Company currently operates 44 restaurants in Michigan, Florida, Illinois, and Indiana, and one franchised Bagger Dave's in Missouri. The Company routinely posts news and other important information on its website at www.DiversifiedRestaurantHoldings.com


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(Tyler Rogoway) Increased levels of radioactive iodine isotopes have been detected across Europe, and now the deployment of the Air Force's WC-135 "Constant Phoenix" atmosphere-sniffing jet has deepened the mystery.
Related Secret Nazi military base discovered by Russian scientists in the Arctic
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by Tyler Rogoway, February 19th, 2017
There have been rumblings regarding some sort of nuclear incident—or possibly incidents—in the Arctic over the last month. Multiple reports, some of them from official monitoring organizations, have reported iodine 131—a radioactive isotope often associated with nuclear fission—has been detected via air sampling stations throughout the region.
The first detection of the isotope came during the second week of January, via an air sampling station located in Svanhovd, on Norway's border with Russia's Kola Peninsula. Within days, air sampling stations as far south as Spain also detected the presence of small amounts of the isotope. The fact that iodine-131 has a half-life of just eight days would point to the release occurring just days earlier, and not being a remnant of a past nuclear event.
Because of the low levels of concentration, there is no health risk to the public or the environment, at least on a wide scale. By comparison, these recent measurements are roughly 1/1000th the size of what was detected during the Fukushima incident and 1/1,000,000th the concentration found in the nuclear tainted cloud that washed across Europe following the Chernobyl disaster.
Iodine 131 levels monitored across Europe last month (IRIN graphic):
After weeks without answers, the story seemed to pass as a peculiarity, not nearly an unprecedented one at that, until Friday when the US dispatched its WC-135 Constant Phoenix atmospheric testing aircraft to Europe without explanation. The highly unique aircraft are specifically designed to respond to nuclear incidents—especially those that include the detonation of nuclear warheads.
By sampling the air over wide areas and at altitude, the aircraft can provide critical data to better understand the "signature" of a radiation release. During nuclear tests, this can help scientists define what type of weapon was detonated, and, in conjunction with other data, how large the blast was. They can also be used to measure the effects and scale of other radiological events, like the meltdown of nuclear plants. For instance, the WC-135s went to work following the 2011 earthquake that resulted in the meltdown of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant.Tracking over the #UK 🇬🇧— CivMilAir ✈ 🚁 (@CivMilAir) February 17, 2017
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WC-135 taking off on a mission (USAF photo):
This leaves us with a number of unanswered questions. The first: What are WC-135s doing up there? Was this a good opportunity for a training sortie and to support scientific endeavors, or is it in response to a specific incident?
You can check twitter to see loads of people claiming this is proof that the Russians have restarted nuclear weapons testing at Novaya Zemlya near the Arctic. That assertion is problematic for a variety of reasons. The first is that we have no corresponding seismic data indicating a nuclear detonation from that region. Some have floated the possibility that a small tactical nuclear warhead may have been tested; once again, this still makes a big boom, and it is not clear if the levels of iodine-131 are indicative of such a test. Of course, politically speaking, restarting nuclear weapons testing would signal a massive shift in Moscow's nuclear weapons policy.
There has been some talk about even the US restarting its nuclear testing under President Trump, but this is largely speculation mixed with hyperbole. Even though we have seen Russia is willing to migrate away from key weapons treaties in order to obtain niche strategic capabilities, violating the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty would signal a whole other level of aggression and defiance.
A more likely possibility is that some sort of limited nuclear material storage, research, or power generation incident has occurred. Russia uses nuclear propulsion for many of its active submarines as well as its Kirov class battlecruisers and its icebreakers. Russia also uses nuclear power in the arctic region for multiple applications. Not just that, but Russia's northerly naval bases near the arctic are nuclear graveyards of the Cold War.
Hulls of decommissioned nuclear submarines sit idle still waiting to be denuclearized and disposed of. Many have said that over the decades following the end of the Cold War, these vessels are just an accident waiting to happen. Some of these vessels remain on the Kola Peninsula near Murmansk. One of Russia's largest nuclear waste containment facilities, where the reactors of these decommissioned submarines are stored, is also located nearby at Saida Bay. Today, some 80 reactors and their shredded components are stored there in massive casks. Eventually the facility will accept 155 reactors.
Photo via Sovfoto/UIG via Getty Images:
The Arctic is also dotted with other Cold War relics that relied on nuclear power to function, these include Russia's nuclear lighthouses and outposts. And this is just what you can see, below the surface, hulks of sunken nuclear vessels and other waste still pose a major threat to the environment. It is not really a question of if they will do harm, but when.
During the Cold War, Russia dumped all types of nuclear waste in the Kara Sea, including an estimated 17,000 containers and 19 vessels full of radioactive waste. The USSR also pitched 14 nuclear reactors, some with spent fuel rods, into the same body of water and other forms of lower-level nuclear waste was just poured directly into the sea. The Russian submarine K-27, which was scuttled in the Kola Sea, is said to be literally a ticking time bomb. That is just that one area, and other areas in the region, such as the Barents Sea (K-159) and Norwegian Sea (K-278), also have abandoned nuclear submarines and who knows what else lining the sea floor. Even the US left its own portion of nuclear waste in the northern latitudes, such as the once secret reactor at Camp Century, in Greenland, although this is minuscule compared to what the Soviets left behind.
A graphic showing the known nuclear waste and wreckage sites near northern Europe and the Arctic (Bellona.org graphic):
On top of all the Russian nuclear material that is actually rotting in the arctic, there are also nuclear power, ship maintenance, and research stations that also dot Russia's northern reaches.
With all this in mind, if there was a peculiar release of iodine-131 into the atmosphere, it is much more likely to have come from the nuclear wasteland that the Soviet Union created, or from operational reactors in the region, and not from some sort of clandestine atomic testing. That doesn't mean it is impossible, just highly unlikely. There is even a possibility that it didn't come from Russia at all, and was leaked by a reactor in Europe or elsewhere. Still, with the Arctic likely becoming a key battleground of the future—a reality that has been spurred by Russian military expansion into the region—and considering Moscow's great change in geopolitical tone and military stance over the last few years, suspicions surrounding Russia's true intentions in the region are at an all-time high.
Now we'll have to wait and see if the Pentagon releases more information on the movements and findings of its WC-135, and if there is yet another new spike in radiation coming from the region. If anything else, this mystery should serve of a stark reminder—and a warning—of what mankind has left behind near the arctic, and how perilous a threat it still poses nearly three decades after the Cold War officially ended.
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