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Qatar, Morocco sign railways agreement
01/04/2015 (BahrainNews Agency - Bahrain): Doha, Apr1(BNA)Qatari Transportation Minister Jassim bin Saif Al-Sulaiti has today met Moroccan Equipment, Transportation and Logistics Minister Aziz Rabbah and reviewed ways of promoting joint cooperation. The two sides discussed training Qatari cadres in the sector of railway transportation.The two ministers then attended the signing of the Qatar Railways Company (Qatar Rail) and the Moroccan National Railways Office to bolster cooperation in the transportation sector.
Egypt's Railway Authority's 2015/2016 budget may reach EGP 12.8bn
21/04/2015 (Daily News Egypt - Egypt): Egypt's Railway Authority is working out the final touches on what would be its largest annual budget ever, estimated to reach EGP 12.8bn, which it plans to spend on developing and renewing a worn-out network.The budget is a huge surge from the EGP 5.9bn allocated for the authority in the fiscal year ending in June. Head of the Authority Ahmed Hamed told Daily News Egypt that talks are ongoing to secure the financing of the one-year investments."We are in talks with foreign institutions to finance at least EGP 1.4bn of the budget," Hamed said, naming the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Hungarian government, and Chinese institutions among those pursued for financing...
Egypt: China Railway to build Cairo railway for USD 800 million
14/04/2015 (MedAfrica - CH): The China Railway Construction Corporation group has announced on April 13th in a statement that one of its subsidiaries has won a USD 800 million contract for the construction of a railway line in Egypt. The project consists of two railways. The new two-way railway will be 80 kilometers in length and will connect Bilbeis City, Sharqeya, and El-Salam City in Greater Cairo, according to the Egyptian newspaper Daily News.The agreement was signed between the Egyptian and Chinese governments along with the Chinese holding company Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).According to the Egyptian Ministry of Transport, the new railway line will help to limit pollution and reduce the monstrous traffic jams that know the Egyptian capital, which homes 18 million people.The Ministry of Transportation announced last month that it had decided to revive a plan to build a high-speed train service, said to connect the country's northern and southern borders, from Alexandria's Mediterranean coast to Aswan. According to the ministry, the project would cost $10bn and the train's speed would reach 350 km/h.
GCC rail progress full steam ahead
02/04/2015 (Al Arabiya - UAE): Detailed engineering and design work for the next sections of the 2177km Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) rail network will be completed this year, said Ramiz Al-Assar, senior transport specialist for the Middle East and North Africa with the World Bank's Sustainable Development Department.Al-Assar spoke at the first UIC conference on railway interoperability, standardization, and harmonization for the Middle East in Doha on March 31. "We will have a meeting of the GCC Railway expert working group in Abu Dhabi on May 11-14 to finalize common guidelines for operation and institutional and regulatory requirements," Al-Assar told delegates. "We hope to reach agreement on the master schedule in June. Detailed engineering design will be completed this year."
Construction of Dubai Metro extension a feat of engineering
17/04/2015 (The National - UAE): DUBAI // It took more than 1,000 experts to turn the Dubai Metro dream into a reality and build the first driverless rail network in the Middle East.At 75 kilometres, the metro is the longest service of its kind and it will grow by 15 kilometres after approval last week for an extension that will include seven more stations, taking it to the Expo 2020 site.The Middle Eastern division of Atkins, a UK engineering and design company, played a major role in the Dubai Metro story, and it is working on similar projects in Doha and Riyadh.Paul Groves, Atkins design director of tunnels and ground engineering, said: "Riyadh shares many of the characteristics of the Dubai Metro."The issues are about land, where there is space, and what the catchment area is for passengers."He said there will be 18 underground stations in the Doha metro. Going underground, he said, frees up ground or elevated space for development.
Israel will pioneer the world's first ever gym on a train in 2016
01/04/2015 (Geek Time - Israel): For workers who commute more than an hour each way to work, it can be challenging to fit in enough exercise. If you've ever had a lengthy subway or train commute, you've likely thought at some point, "Wouldn't it be amazing if there was a gym on this train? But right, that'd be way too dangerous to ever pull off."Until now.Israel's state-owned Israel Railways Company announced on Tuesday that it has contracted with Clal Insurance Group and EnGym, a beta stage Israeli startup, to add at least one gym car to the country's most popular train lines starting in January, 2016. They did this to encourage healthy living and, not surprisingly, make a profit: The economically troubled railway will charge $30 per month for a monthly gym pass.
Tehran to host intl. transportation, railway exhibition
25/04/2015 (Mehr News Agency - Iran): - The four-day event will bring together organizations, institutions, and foreign as well as domestic companies specializing in railroad technology in Tehran International Permanent Fairground.The exhibition will display passenger rail industry and services in urban, suburban and freight sectors, different types of wagons, propulsion, maneuver, and generator wagons, electric and diesel locomotives, spare parts for buses, freight cars, transport companies, rail companies providing after-sales services, maintenance services, and insurance services.Companies active in railroad industries from Germany, Turkey, China, Austria, Spain, Malaysia, India, Hong Kong, and Italy will put to public display their products and services. The exhibition seeks to provide information to participants and the interested public on the latest technologies and achievements in railroad transportation and related industries, domestic industries, exports, Iranian capabilities, handling sanctions, and indigenization of railroad technology.
Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway to be revived
13/04/2015 (Cihan - Turkey):
Kazakh Foreign Minister Yerlan İdrisov stated on Monday that some investments will be made to revive Kazakhstan-
Turkmenistan-Iran railway.İdrisov came together with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif who paid an official visit to Kazakhstan. They
held a joint press conference. Idrisov stated that they discussed regional and international issues such as current situations in Afghanistan, Ukraine and Yemen during their
meeting. The minister further stated that Kazakhstan- Turkmenistan- Iran railway is of great
importance for Kazakhstan and the region
Iran Railways to import 500 new passenger cars
21/04/2015 (Tehra Times - Iran): TEHRAN- Raja Passenger Trains Company, an associate of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways, is planning to sign a €600-million contract in the second Iranian calendar month of Ordibehesht (April 21- May 21) to import 500 new passenger cars. Some 75 percent of the cost will be secured from the National Development Fund's assets; the IRNA news agency quoted Seyed Hassan Mousavinejad, the managing director of Raja, as saying on Monday. The official said that Raja accounts for 70 percent of railway transportation in Iran. The company is planning to add 1000 passenger cars to its fleet by the Iranian year of 1400 (March 2021-March 2022), he added.
Iran expects rise of cargo transportation
22/04/2015 (AzerNews - Azerbijan): Iranian official has said the volume of cargo transportation through the Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran railway, in the coming year will reach 10 million tons.Mohammad Mousavi Hashemi Golpayegani, Iran's ambassador to Turkmenistan said a minor volume of cargo transportation on this railroad was linked with a number of technical problems.He went on to say that one problem, is that the Iranian railroad has a narrow track, while Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan have wide track.Golpayegani noted that currently there have technical work carried out to solve this problem, adding that if resolved, the cargo transportation will be accelerated and the number of trains will also be increased.He informed that at the moment, cargo transportation is carried and Turkmenistan is supplied with cement from the port of Bandar Abbas, while Central Asia sends the necessary loads to this port.


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Summer is in full swing, and many of us are enjoying one of life's favorite past times — eating barbecued foods. Who can't resist ears of corn, or a burger or hot dog? I certainly can't, and have no intention of stopping — but I am now more careful about what and where I eat barbecue , as well as how I prepare it. Why? That's because I was too darn curious; while I was watching the smoke rise from the grill at my favorite Japanese teppanyaki restaurant, I googled "barbecue + cancer" on my iPhone and found quite a lot of research discussing this issue. Unfortunately, it's true: barbecuing many animal proteins, as well as from any smoke, definitely can create unhealthy chemicals, the most dangerous of which are called heterocyclic amines, which are officially listed by the FDA since 2005 as cancer-causing agents. So I've decided to ruin all of your late summers and tell you the scary details. OK, it's not that bad — but there are some basic facts which can help you decrease your risk, as well as increase your nutrition.
One trusted source is from the Harvard Health Letter, which in 2007 wrote this nice summary about barbecue's risks:
When meat is cooked at high temperatures, amino acids react with creatine to form heterocyclic amines, which are thought to cause cancer. That's why cooking meat by grilling, frying, or broiling is the problem. Grilling is double trouble because it also exposes meat to cancer-causing chemicals contained in the smoke that rises from burning coals and any drips of fat that cause flare-ups. How long the meat is cooked is also a factor in heterocyclic amine formation; longer cooking time means more heterocyclic amines. Depending on the temperature at which it's cooked, meat roasted or baked in the oven may contain some heterocyclic amines, but it's likely to be considerably less than in grilled, fried, or broiled meat.
Marinating meat is often suggested as one way to cut down on the formation of heterocyclic amines, but the evidence that marinating helps is mixed. The Harvard Health Letter suggests some other tips that may make grilled meat safer to eat:
- Cook smaller pieces: They cook more quickly and at lower temperatures.
- Choose leaner meat: Less fat should reduce flames and therefore smoke.
- Precook in the microwave: Doing so for two minutes may decrease heterocyclic amines by 90%, according to some research.
- Flip frequently: That way, neither side has time to absorb or lose too much heat.
Another good source, the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service, has this to say:
Does Grilling Pose a Cancer Risk?
Some studies suggest there may be a cancer risk related to eating food cooked by high-heat cooking techniques as grilling, frying, and broiling. Based on present research findings, eating moderate amounts of grilled meats like fish, meat, and poultry cooked — without charring — to a safe temperature does not pose a problem.
To prevent charring, remove visible fat that can cause a flare-up. Precook meat in the microwave immediately before placing it on the grill to release some of the juices that can drop on coals. Cook food in the center of the grill and move coals to the side to prevent fat and juices from dripping on them. Cut charred portions off the meat.
Yet more fascinating data, backed up by studies, came from the Cancer Project website's page on barbecue risks. Among their findings:
Cancer Project nutritionists determined that many commonly grilled foods contain alarmingly high levels of HCAs. This table lists the five foods containing the highest levels.
The Five Worst Foods to Grill
Food HCAs ng/100g* Chicken breast, skinless, boneless, grilled, well done 14,300 ng/100g2 Steak, grilled, well done 810 ng/100g3 Pork, barbecued 470 ng/100g4 Salmon, grilled with skin 166 ng/100g5 Hamburger, grilled, well done 130 ng/100g3 *100g portion equals about 3.5 ounces grilled
Safer Alternatives for Grilling
Other foods produce undetectable levels or negligible concentrations of HCAs when they are grilled. These include soy-based veggie burgers, veggie brochettes, and portabello mushroom "steaks." These healthy vegetarian alternatives are also low in fat and cholesterol.
And yet other sites, including the New York Times, mention tantalizing research from lucky lab techs at Livermore, who reportedly found that certain marinades dramatically decreased the carcinogen production. But I'm still trying in vain to see these original studies, so I cannot comment too much on that.
The Bottom Line
I think there's certainly enough evidence about HCA and PAC compounds to make hard-core barbecuers take note, and perhaps follow some basic changes. My major changes:
- Pre-zap more of my meats in the microwave for 2 minutes
- Focus on less charring and less smoke
- Use more lean meats
- Use more marinade and sauces
- Barbecue more veggies (corn, roasted bell peppers, portabello, onions…awesome!)
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A hobbit, after many travels, follows a rainbow and sees Fangorn Forest in the distance. The warm green glow of the forest leads him on. The trees gracefully spread and a clear path appears. He steps into the forest and although there is no movement in the air the leaves on the trees move gently. He is surrounded by the hugh trees but the hobbit is not scared. He feels welcomed by the silent forest. He strolls on enjoying the serenity. He comes upon an opening on his right. He sees a beautiful tree in the middle of an open glade...it's branches raised to the morning sun. He approaches the tree and admires it's beauty...it's splended uniqueness. He stands under the tree...seeing the wonderful display of sunlight through it's leaves. He touches the tree's bark and feels the life in the tree...the long contemplative delicate life. He is humbled and very content. He sets down with his back to the tree...he thinks back on his life..and he cannot remember many better moments. Just sitting with his back to a tree in the shade.
Enty...my visit is way over due. I miss you Sis.
for you and rwhen
An Ent Draught indeed ...
Grimm my new friend. By your visiting Fangorn..you have joined us and are now one of the valued members of the Fangorn Alliance. Your banner just reinforces your allegiance. I have the honor of being the first to Welcome you to Fangorn.
The hobbit bows low.
Very nice to meet you Grimm


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NORTH BERGEN — A Wall Street resident was arrested after police discovered he was selling sex on an online marketplace website, police said.
Concerned citizens reported to police that over a few days they saw "a lot of traffic" coming out of a home on Wall Street in North Bergen, police said.
Police said their investigation found that Eduardo Rodriguez-Gonzalez, 29, of North Bergen, was advertising services on Backpage.com, a website that features classified ads.
Plainclothes officers responded to Rodriguez-Gonzalez's home around 6:35 p.m. Tuesday and placed him under arrest, police said.
In the advertisement, Rodriguez-Gonzalez went by the name "Scarlet."
Rodriguez-Gonzalez tried to pull away from officers and refused to be handcuffed, but he was eventually restrained, police said.
Rodriguez-Gonzalez was released on a summons and is charged with prostitution and resisting arrest, police said.


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>Since I just got back into Twitter I've been thinking more about the strengths and weaknesses of the web. I am going to focus on what I think the internet does right, instead of belaboring what the net is doing to kids brains when they spend all day on Facebook (back in my day, we spent our useless teen time on the phone!). Yes, this is continuing to riff on my Oral Culture vs. Literate Culture post from last week.
I know that looking at Facebook comment wars doesn't back this up, but I think when the internet really shines is arguments. The recent theory by Hugo Mercier and Dan Sperber about how human reasoning evolved for the purpose of argument uses as evidence findings that people get more reasonable when they argue. In other words, we reason better when we are trying to persuade. I am sure that is not a general rule, but when I read a good point-counterpoint I am struck by how much I can learn — not just by a journalist saying "he says-she says" but a real back and forth, with supporting evidence from each side, not limited to what will fit in a 1000 word newspaper piece, as interpreted by a generalist.
|Yves Smith
Ok, exhibit A: Yves Smith shreds Ezra Klein's review of Inside Job. Here's a bio of Yves Smith if you didn't know who she was. Basically what this amounts to is an expert with 25 years of experience taking down a hasty journalistic essay, piece by piece. Yes, it has some scholarly ass-kicking, reminiscent of the letters section of the NYRB, but it backs it up with links and evidence. Smith is relentlessly critical of Klein, but retains an appreciation for the storytelling ability of Michael Lewis, Klein's apparent "expert" in explaining the financial crisis. The piece is very long, but I found it very illuminating, and synthesized a lot of my conclusions about the financial crisis: We should not blame a few evil greedy bankers at the top, nor should we shake our heads and say that our international banking system is so complicated no one could have predicted it. This was a systemic diffusion of responsibility, much like the bystander effect, a well-documented phenomena in social psychology in which people are less likely to aid someone in need when there are many bystanders. Further, it was a complete capture of the levers of regulation by the industry meant to be regulated. By the way, some comments are typical bickering, but there was one that included a long review of Inside Job, by Dave Stratman, who seemed to be basing it on his earlier review.
|Zeynep Tefukci
Why did I like this? Because it was not just someone explaining the financial crisis, but arguing with other people, explaining why they were wrong (or incomplete). Why does it show what's great about the web? Because I think the role of the generalist journalist is (and should be) declining. Previously, popular modes of mass communication were limited by space (newspaper columns) and time (deadlines, no journalist can be expert in everything they cover) in a way that they are not now. I don't need the New York Times to employ a sociologist of technology, but when an issue comes up, I would rather read Zeynep Tefukci than Bill Keller when considering the effects of twitter. She is a professional in that field, knows a lot of the evidence, thinks about this stuff when she goes to bed at night, and has several days to follow many of the different subthreads of Keller's argument. Keller, a really really smart guy, can read the articles that Tefukci sends, criticize them and then cites as evidence in response the following:
My sense of Facebook, not based on research but based on some experience and observation, is that for some people Facebook creates a kind of friendship that is more superficial than the kind that grows out of hours spent together in one another's company. Of course, social media is a way to keep in touch with real friends and expand your network of more casual, less intimate relationships. But it also makes it possible to feel like you have a meaningful social life when, in reality, you are missing something. I did not offer this as a scientific fact but as an observation and a concern.
He ends the letter with a smarmy, "and now I have to go earn a paycheck." This is exactly it. If I am interested in this issue, I want somebody like Tefukci, who looks for evidence, interprets it within a context of other evidence, who is dogged and persistent. If some evidence is lacking, then look for more. (Here is more, by the way). I want to read someone who wants to stick around and argue, I don't want someone to make a few "observations," share a few "concerns," and then leave. I don't want a smarter generalist, who's got great "general critical thinking skills" and is an expert at making anything readable, a nice narrative, and interesting. I want someone who has found this issue interesting for 25 years, and is going to find this iss
ue interesting for another 25. I'll skim a little, forgive typos, ignore a little jargon here and there, follow and appreciate the links. And I'll tune in more and more, to my trusted sources on specific issues, not a single trusted source on general issues.


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Have you been looking for a great medible recipe that will allow you to get extremely medicated BUT it still taste great? We have a special treat for you which includes a ton of really tasty ingredients. Continue reading
How To Grow Weed REALLY Fast
Introduction – How To Grow Weed Fast
Ahhhh, the joys of learning how to grow your own incredible marijuana.
There is nothing on Earth that compares to the fine quality of home-grown cannabis. Note: I said nothing.
It's the difference between a puppy produced in a breeding factory, living it's days in the cold steel cages forced onto assembly lines vs one raised in a warm loving home, where it gets plenty of food, rest, sleep, sunshine and play!
Home-grown quality cannabis, if done right, is the difference between brittle buds that leave you feeling groggy, and pounds of divine cannabis that can single-handedly renew your life.
Finding out how to grow cannabis is no different.
Learning how to grow weed indoors (or outdoors) could single handedly change your life, it is a VERY healing hobby!
If you want to find out how to grow weed fast, you will need to review a few crucial things.
Remember, Learning is worth it! Growing cannabis can really change things for the better. It fills both your heart AND your pockets! 😀
[Ever heard of buy weed online? ;)]
Marijuana Seeds
Seeds form the basis of your indoor & outdoor cannabis grow.
When learning how to grow weed fast, proper seed selection is essential.
You are physically limited by what quality cannabis you can grow at home by the genetics of the particular strain you choose. If you plan on growing weed, you need to plan the most important step first: Proper seeds.
Think of it like this; imagine a soul is about to incarnate into a human body.
That soul desires to be a strong, african american male.
Unfortunately, the body he gets is a scrawny caucasian, or of different descent.
No matter what this man does; all of his food, proper sunlight, exercise, etc, he will NEVER become african.
It is THE SAME with growing your own cannabis when learning how to grow weed indoors or out!
Time & time again I see first time beginner growers getting frustrated at the tiny buds they are producing.
The reason for this is, THEY CHOSE THE WRONG GENETICS TO BEGIN WITH…
They started off their entire grow with a bunk seed!
Growing cannabis requires a very viable seed. Because of overseas regulations, nowadays you can buy weed online (seeds).
Gaining high quality cannabis seeds from trusted seedbanks (See seedbank reviews inside Growing Elite Marijuana) is the MOST important step for ensuring maximum taste, aroma, potency, yield, color, shape, and overall uniqueness of the bud plant!
Growing Medium – Learn How To Grow Weed Fast
The next step when learning how to grow marijuana is to choose a specific growing medium. What is a growing medium?? Simply put, it's "What your bud plants are taking root in and getting their nutrients from."
This is the core of growing weed, especially when focusing on sea of green type grows.
Cannabis growing requires a very specific grow medium, such as: rockwool, clay pellets, peat moss, etc!!
Grow mediums come in many shapes & forms (plants grow everywhere – life wants to live!!) but, the most common when growing marijuana is in soil or hydroponics.
There are unique advantages, and disadvantages to each, which we will go into here.
Growing Marijuana In Soil
Learning how to grow weed can be tricky, and soil is VERY forgiving for the absolute beginner.
There are many techniques to cannabis growing, like sea of green, that are best utilized in soil-based mediums. That's advanced.
So don't worry, we'll get to that. Learning how to grow cannabis may seem tricky, but it's not if you have the right gameplan.
Soil is a favorite classic among cannabis enthusiasts.
If you want to figure out how to grow weed fast, then you will need to be able to differentiate between soil & hydroponics growing cannabis. Hydroponically growing marijuana is nothing fancy, it just means you are usuing NO sil, and the grow medium usually sits in a tank of water.
Soil is the ideal choice for many "hardcore" cannabis growers, because it gives the potential to produce some of the finest cannabis strains on the planet! The reason for this is, the micro-ogranisms in the soil.
[picture of organic soil micro-organisms.]
These microorganisms (it's like a mini city down there!!) Aid in the digestion, and transformation of raw materials into useable fertilizer by the cannabis plants. Ever heard of Worm Castings?
Yup, same thing here, except imagine MILLIONS upon MILLIONS of "worms" that are microscopic in size, producing tons of nutrients for your buds. Can you say explosion of growth? How to grow weed fast? YOU GOT IT!!!!!
Growing big, juicy marijuana plants requires your seeds, and then grow medium (growing marijuana in soil) to be adequate.
Many ganja hobbyists also complain about the taste, and bad after-taste of the smoke of hydroponically grown cannabis. This is because, instead of relying on natural organic fertilizers, many hydroponic growers tend to use harsh chemicals to feed their cannabis nutrients.
Until next time,
Keep it GREEN, keep it LOVING and full of LIGHT.
Before you pick out the right grow light for your setup, there are a few basic terms to become familiar with. Every grow light is rated by the number of WATTS that is uses. This number tells you how much power, or electricity, it will take to run each grow light for an hour of use. The next term to become familiar with is LUMENS. The number of lumens determines how much light is being produced by every grow light. For example, a standard incandescent 100 Watt household bulb will produce around 1600 lumens where a 400 Watt High Pressure Sodium (HPS) grow light will put out about 50000 lumens. By dividing the number of lumens by the watts consumed, this will give you what is called the efficacy, or efficiency, of your grow light. While the 400W HPS bulb will use about 4X more power than the 100W household bulb, it can generate more than 30X the light output in lumens. This means that the HPS light is running at least 30X more efficiently than your standard incandescent lamp bulb. All bulbs will decrease in total lumen output the more they are used but this happens over many months. One aspect of lumens that is overlooked by many growers is the fact that the lumen rating of all grow lights is measured at a distance of one meter. This means the closer to your plants you can place your grow lights, the more lumens are actually reaching your plants. This can make a big difference when you consider that LED or CFL grow lights run cooler than HID grow lights, but more on that later. The term KELVINS describes the light temperature, or perhaps a better way to explain Kelvins is in terms of the light color produced. Most of the visible light spectrum runs from around 1000K – 10000K, with our focus being the 2000K – 6500K range. Flowering grow lights produce an orange color light around 2800K, while Vegetative grow lights put out a more blue/white light closer to 6000K. Knowing the Kelvin output of your grow lights is important because the different stages of plant growth require different Kelvin temperature/color lighting.
High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting has been used in greenhouses and indoor grows for decades. The two types of HID lights are High Pressure Sodium (HPS) and Metal Halide (MH). HPS bulbs put out the most light in the red/orange/yellow light spectrum, or 2000K – 3500K range. MH grow lights produce the majority of light in the blue spectrum, or 5000K – 6500K range. HID bulbs are very energy efficient with HPS bulbs producing around 140 lumens per watt and MH bulbs usually generating 75 – 100 lumens per watt. HPS and MH lights are most often available in 70, 100, 150, 250, 400, 600, and 1000W models. The use of either MH or HPS will require a ballast to power the bulb itself, and this will add somewhat to the total electrical pull of your grow lights.
Compact Fluorescent (CFL) grow lights have become increasingly popular in recent years due to the greater efficiency and versatility of newer designs. While CFL bulbs do not produce as many lumens as there HID counterparts, they may be placed closer to your plants as they do not run as hot as the HID options. This means you will often achieve a greater lumen rating than designated by the manufacturer, something many growers overlook. CFL bulbs come in sizes from (7 – 26W), most household applications, to the (42W-200W) range used in applications such as security lighting or professional photography. Any of these bulbs can be used to grow plants with the smaller CFL bulbs primarily used for growing seedlings or clones, and larger CFL bulbs for vegetative and flowering cycles. Most CFL grow lights will be self-ballasted but some require an external ballast, very common with many outdoor lighting units. Make sure you are aware of what you are buying. CFL bulbs come in four main colors. Soft White (2700K) is best for use during the flowering cycle, while Daylight (5000K) and Cool White (6500K) are appropriate for vegetative growth and seedling/cloning applications. Full Spectrum (4200K) bulbs provide a wider range of light and are intended for use throughout the entire grow cycle. Some manufacturers will label these types differently so be sure to check the Kelvin output before selecting your lights.
Light Emitting Diodes (LED) are the newest option for marijuana growers. LED lights come in a variety of colors from blue for vegetative, to yellow, orange, and red for flowering. Broad spectrum LEDs are also available and can be used from seed to harvest. The LED option produces virtually no heat so they can be placed much closer to your plants than either HID or CFL bulbs. Since LED lights convert almost all the electricity to light, not heat, this means they run about 4X – 5X more efficiently than HID lights, saving you money on your power bill. LED grow lights do not require a reflector or ballast to operate and are available in 1W – 5W models. 1W LEDs are reported to be more reliable and longer lasting than 2W, 3W, or 5W models. LED grow lights have large clusters of individual diodes grouped together to produce the total light output so the more diodes a light contains, the more light it outputs.
Reflectors are used in conjunction with HID and CFL grow lights to better focus the light onto your plants. Aluminum is the most common material used today and most HID grow lights will include a reflector. Some larger CFL grow lights will come with a reflector but usually smaller CFL bulbs will not. If you choose to use smaller CFL bulbs, you may want to invest in a small reflector similar to the kind found in shop work lights. Grow reflectors are available in air-cooled models that have built-in 4", 6", or 8" round openings designed to be used with a cooling fan and ducting to draw heat away from your light and your plants. High-end models even come with sealed glass panels between the bulb and the plants to trap heat in and avoid exposure.
The Optimal Light Height (OLH) of your grow lights is determined by what type of light you are using and how much heat is being generated. LED lights can be used as close as a few inches from your plants but its best to place them 12" -18" above the tops of your plants for better overall light dispersion. HPS and MH bulbs can be used as close as 6" – 12" from your plants but this is most common for smaller size (70W – 250W) bulbs only. Larger HID (400W – 1000W) bulbs need around 18" – 24" to properly and evenly distribute light as well as keep the heat produced off your crop. CFL bulbs are subject to interpretation because of the many different uses they offer. In cloning or when starting seedlings you may want lights 4" – 6" above your plants for maximum growth. In the vegetative or flowering state you generally want 12" -18" of space to provide better light coverage to all your plants. This can be different as some growers like CFL bulbs for supplementing a main HID grow light so they will place them much closer. The biggest problem with using CFL bulbs too close is your plants can grow into the bulbs and get burned from the heat. Keeping a fan and proper ventilation system running at all times will take the heat stress off your plants to some extent. Depending on what application and what light you are using, your OLH will differ greatly due to factors such as number of plants, number of lights, grow room size, reflector type, and required light penetration. For example, the Sea of Green (SOG) growing technique calls for a level, flat layer of bud sites, so deep light penetration is not an issue here and grow lights can be placed closer.
The Vegetative light cycle is the first stage of growing medical marijuana. This is when your plants develop their foliage and put on size to prepare for the flowering cycle. The vegetative light cycle is used for growing clones and starting seedlings as well. The blue light spectrum is needed to encourage proper growth so using MH bulbs are the best option for HID setups. If using LED or CFL grow lights you need to be sure the light output is in the 5000K – 6500K range. Many growers strongly advocate the 6500K range because this tends to produce shorter, bushier plants versus the 5000K bulbs. The vegetative cycle requires 18 -20 hours of light every day, with 4 -6 hours of darkness, known as (18/6) and (20/4), respectively. Some growers opt for a complete 24 hour light cycle but since this means your lights never turn off, you will wear out your grow lights faster and have higher power bills. Vegetative cycles can last from only a few weeks to several months with most growers' vegging their plants for about a month before switching to the flowering cycle.
The Flowering light cycle is the second and final stage of your plants. During this phase the plant switches to devoting energy from producing foliage to developing the flowers that, when dried, become your medicine. Yellow, orange, and red light is optimum for proper flowering. This means HPS bulbs are ideal for HID setups and LED/CFL bulbs must produce light from 2000K – 3500K range to develop healthy buds. The most common schedule is 12 hours on and 12 hours off (12/12) every day. Some experienced growers will induce flowering with a longer light cycle like (14/10), then move to (12/12). Other growers feel that more darkness enhances bud quality and yield so they start with (12/12) and turn to (10/14) cycle late in the flowering stage, sometimes even finishing with a few days of total darkness (0/24) right before harvesting. The flowering cycle is also very important for sexing your plants. When you switch to flowering, your plants will reveal their sex as either male or female. Male plants will have small round green sacs that hang from the main stem at the points where the side branches are connecting. The females will show small white hairs protruding from tiny conical shaped sites at the same places. You may want to use a magnifying glass to help you identify the two if you are unsure about the sex. The male plants must all be removed from your grow room otherwise your females plants will become pollenated and produce inferior buds full of seeds. This must be done as soon as you identify the sexes because the males will quickly begin to pollenate and ruin your crop.
The cost of your grow lights is in direct relation to the number of Watts you are consuming and the number of hours your lights are on each day. Also take into account the cost your local power company is charging per Kilo Watt Hour (kW/h). This is the cost of using 1000 Watts of electricity for one hour. To find out what you grow lights will cost each month; add up the number of hours per day your lights are on for the entire month. Next multiple the total hours by the total number of Watts your grow lights are consuming, keeping in mind that HID grow lights will require about 15 – 18% more Watts to run the ballast. You must then divide this figure by 1000 to determine how much power your lights need. The (HOURS) X (WATTS) / 1000 = (KWH) used. Most power companies in the US are charging between (.09 cents) and (.14 cents) per KWH, depending on where you live and what month it is. Some companies charge a bit less during the summer months when power usage is highest but best to check with your local provider. Finally you need to multiply the number of KWH used by the KWH rate the power company is charging you. A month of (18/6) vegetative growth using 400 Watts at (.10/KWH) is shown below.
18 hours/day X 30 days = 540 hours/month
540 hours/month X 400 Watts = 216000 Watts/month
216000 watts / 1000 = 216 KWH/month
216 KWH X (.10 cents/KWH) = $21.60 each month
Alright guys & gals!.. I hope you've learned a lot in this introductory!
Until next time,
Keep it GREEN, keep it LOVING and full of LIGHT.


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Decorative Painting Techniques for Interior Walls - Creative specialized painting techniques - Achieving an elegant space could be as easy as attempting a decorative painting method. Based on current technology, the results may end up being relaxed, fashionable, or even sophisticated. False surface finishes will hide a wide range of sins, as well as irregularly damaged drywall. Geometric styles can help make a space appear smaller or perhaps greater than it actually is. Washes bring amazing color level to obtain a spectacular result.
Decorative Painting Techniques for Interior Walls
Just because the paint can be so affordable, you are able to go crazy using different models and finishes. On ordinary models is generally a great way to express your own style and help make your home truly feel like home.
Some decorative wall painting techniques will certainly need specific faux painting equipment and / or enamel paint, but you might be amazed at what you can achieve with general household products.
Faux Surfaces
False coatings are usually created to mimic some other surfaces. Marble, granite and some other effects of natural stone, leather, parchment, and wood grain surface finishes tend to be all preferred choice.
Using a little creativity, you can easily produce surface finishes, which appear as old tarnished bronze metal, tin or even gold, rusty tin or perhaps metal, and as false green, Gray may be feasible. Do not forget the possibility of false brick or ceramic tile same finishes- each work very well within the kitchen area.
For the most authentic result, retain a small sample or two or perhaps a picture of the actual material you are trying to create. Report this frequently when you mix and apply your colors.
Do not try for perfection; some irregularities, also the color variation, and the texture are usually desirable. These small defects produce a more authentic finish; in addition, they cover less than smooth surfaces.
Additional popular ornamental surface finishes.
A number of common technical call use multiple paint colors and unusual items to produce unique textures. With regard to a simple finishing, select colors very similar and reflections; results that are far more dramatic can be achieved by choosing different colors and layering gloss paints over smooth surface finishes or even shell.
Color washing entails placing a small wash of color on top of a work already present painting. This method is relatively easy and produces deep and unconventional colors.
Hazing and cloth rolling may also be performed using a range of products; or even denim fabrics, plastic bags type and Saran Wrap with aluminum foil all produce fascinating and exceptional results.
Splashes can be lots of fun on the technical areas of the child. Single color film on the walls using some type of brush. By with paint thinner stiff bristles generate small colored spots; thicker paint with soft bristles produce larger droplets.
The sponge is actually an organic looking surface finish that can cover up imperfect drywall. Irregularly shaped sea sponges typically offer a much better result compared to regular kitchen sponges. This can sometimes be an additive or a subtractive method, based on the desired result.
Decorative Painting Techniques for Interior Walls - Dotted, or perhaps leaping involves dabbing color on with a brush. The firmness, the size of your brush, and the method, it is required to define the actual ultimate effect; this may end up being random or even really regimented.
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Stocks fell sharply as an unexpected drop in crude supplies pushed oil to a record near $132 a barrel.
Crude oil popped above $132 a barrel after a report showed crude stocks shrunk by 5.4 million barrelslast week. Analysts surveyed by Dow Jones had projected a 500,000-barrel increase.
Crude's relentless ascent -- often by $1 to $2 a barrel per day -- is threatening to eclipse the tax-rebate stimulus, notes Tony Crescenzi, chief bond-market strategist at Miller Tabak. When Bush signed the stimulus act into law back in February, oil was at $93 a barrel -- a $40 increase. According to Crescenzi, if this keeps up, it would translate to a $300-billion increase in consumer energy costs for the year, far outpacing the $130 billion being distributed through the stimulus plan.
Airlines again took a beating, hitting fresh lows, due to soaring oil. Shares of American parent AMR skidded more than 10 percent after the carrier announced plans to cut domestic capacity 11 to 12 percent. It also took an unprecedented move in the industry, saying it would now charge $15 for the first checked bag.
United and Continental were among other notable decliners in the sector.
Mortgage applications felllast week to the lowest level of the year, reversing a trend in which applications had risen in recent weeks. The association's adjusted index of mortgage application activity fell 7.8 percent to 621.6 in the week ended May 16, a drop likely triggered by a rise in interest rates.
Financial stocks were the biggest decliner among 10 key S&P sector indexes, piling on to Tuesday's 2.1-percent decline.
There was some concern about fallout from a computer glitch at Moody's that may have resulted in some debt securities incorrectly being assigned triple-A ratings.
Hewlett-Packard was the biggest drag on the Dow after the computer and software maker beat earnings expectations, as strength overseas offset weakness in the U.S. The report, which came out after the bell Tuesday, held little new from HP's preannouncement last week: HP earned 87 cents a share, as expected, and kept its guidance at 82 or 83 cents a share in its fiscal third quarter.
Also in the tech sector, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said the software company is "not bidding to buy Yahoo," but is trying to have discussions about deals with the Web portal. Microsoft is reportedly interested in buying Yahoo's search business and taking a minority stake in the rest of the company. Shares of Microsoft and Yahoo slipped 0.2 percent in Germany.
Investors cheered Time Warner's decision to splinter off Time Warner Cableas a separate company. Time Warner Cable shareholders will get a $10.9 billion dividend in the deal.
As conditions get tougher for brick-and-mortar shops, Barnes & Noble is said to be considering a bid for rival booksellerBorders , the Wall Street Journal reported.
A trio of retailers offered a bright spot with decent earnings reports.
BJ's Wholesale Club reported its earnings jumped 25 percent to $17.2 million, or 29 cents a share. The company also raised its full-year forecast to $2.04 to $2.14 a share from its prior range of $1.98 to $2.08 a share.
Ross Stores rose after the off-price retailer reported its profit increased amid strong sales of dresses and shoes and better inventory and expense management.
Women's clothing retailer Talbots also reaped the benefit of better back-office management; the company posted an increase in earnings and backed its full-year forecast.
This Week:
WEDNESDAY: Fed's Warsh speaks; Fed minutes; Earnings from BJ's Wholesale
THURSDAY: Jobless claims; Fed's Kroszner speaks; Earnings from Gap; Libertarians choose presidential candidate
FRIDAY: Existing-home sales; Bond market closes early for Memorial Day holiday
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The Surface Rights Board is a quasi-judicial tribunal that grants right of entry and assists landowners/occupants and operators resolve disputes about compensation when operators require access to private land or occupied crown land to develop subsurface resources such as oil, gas, and coal or to build and operate pipelines and power transmission lines.
Hearings are conducted pursuant to part 4 of the Surface Rights Board Rules.
Hearings to determine compensation are conducted pursuant to section 23, section 27, and section 30 of the Surface Rights Act. Hearings may be done entirely through written correspondence, or they may be oral. Oral herrings are usually done in person and held in a city near the subject lands. They generally take place in a meeting room, although they can occasionally take place in a courtroom. They are usually open to the public. A hearing will typically be conducted by a panel of either one or three Board Members. In the event that the panel involves three members, one member will chair the hearing.
Board hearings are generally more formal than a Pre-Hearing Dispute Resolution Conference, but less formal than a court hearing. The Panel is not required to abide by the same rules of court and rules of evidence that courts are required to follow, but they will usually take into account the rules established in the Surface Right Board Rules.
Hearings generally follow the format laid out below:
The Board shall choose the time, date, and location for which a hearing will take place. Factors taken into consideration may include the location of the land at issue, the proximity to the landowner's residence, the availability of facilities to host the hearing and, should the parties choose to retain legal counsel, the availability of their respective solicitors. (Rules 18, 19, and 21 of the Surface Rights Board Rules) If a hearing needs to be adjourned or rescheduled, it is done pursuant to Rule 25.
A Notice of Hearing will then be mailed to all parties who are considered a part of the proceeding. (Rule 24 of the Surface Rights Board Rules).
If you plan to bring any written material to the hearing, you must provide one copy for each of the Board Members (there will typically be one or three board members), one copy to be marked as an exhibit, and one copy for each of the other parties. For more information, see Rules 29 and 30 of the Surface Rights Board Rules.
At the beginning of the hearing the Panel Chair will introduce the Board Members. The Chair will also ask for the parties and their representatives to introduce themselves. It is useful to bring business cards to provide to the Board, if available. The Chair will then outline how the hearing is going to take place and what the parties' responsibilities are. If the matter relates to a Right of Entry Order, the Board will inquire as to whether the entry fee and 80% of the last offer have been paid. The Chair will explain the role of the Surface Rights Board and the purpose of the hearing. The Chair will also declare the panel's right to ask questions at any point during the proceedings.
The applicant shall be the first to present his/her evidence and testimony.
Note: In the case of an application for a new taking under a Right of Entry Order, the operator is the applicant. In the case of a party asking for a determination of compensation, a review of annual rental payments or for a determination of damages, the landowner (or other occupant of the land) is the applicant.
The applicant will have the opportunity to outline his/her position in more detail and call any witnesses they may have (including the applicant themselves).
The respondent will be given the chance to outline their position in more detail and call any witnesses they may have (including the respondent themselves) to give testimony.
The applicant is given the opportunity to present any rebuttal argument relating to anything new that arose from the respondent's argument. This is not an opportunity to simply restate arguments that have already been put forth by the applicant.
Note: The Board has the discretion to ask for written arguments instead of oral arguments. If this occurs the panel will set deadlines for which the arguments must be received by the Board. The panel may refer to these arguments as submissions.
Note: The Board has the discretion to ask for written arguments instead of oral arguments. If this occurs the panel will set deadlines for which the arguments must be received by the Board. The panel may refer to these arguments as submissions.
The Board will ask the parties if they wish to make any claim for costs related to preparing for and attending the hearing. If costs are to be reserved, the Board will set deadlines for any submissions regarding costs to be received by the Board.
The Board will close the hearing if all the issues have been thoroughly dealt with. The written decision of the Board will issue some time later and be mailed to all parties. Occasionally the Board may request additional submissions after the close of the hearing.


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New Program to Help Rural Grocery Stores Save Energy and Dollars
Thanks to a new program offered by the Energy Division of the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC), owners of rural grocery stores can receive a free energy-efficiency assessment of their facility, along with a package of recommended improvements.
The Small Business Energy Program offers store owners valuable energy-saving recommendations, based on the findings of the on-site assessment. These recommendations are custom-tailored to the particular conditions in each store—and will help business owners target cost-effective improvements to maximize their investment.
Ten rural grocery stores will be selected for free energy audits in fall 2013 and winter/spring 2014. During the on-site energy audit, Energy Division staff will conduct a thorough inspection of the facility and collect information about the store's energy use, including refrigeration, lighting, and mechanical systems. Based on the findings, Energy Division staff will determine the energy-efficiency improvements that will save the most energy (and money). They will also analyze the practicality of installing renewable energy systems to offset energy costs.
Energy Division staff will present store owners with a detailed report identifying energy-saving improvement measures that are prioritized in terms of their cost effectiveness. The report will also include a Department of Energy Portfolio Manager Energy Score that compares their facility's energy efficiency with other grocery stores.
The report presented to the store owners will be designed to be compatible for applications for USDA's Rural Energy for America (REAP) grant. Energy Division staff will assist store owners in completing grant applications and identifying funding opportunities.
Application Deadline: Beginning October 1, 2013 and ending October 31, 2013.
For more information, please contact:
Trayce Heidner, Kansas Corporation Commission, Energy Division, 1500 SW Arrowhead Road, Topeka, KS 66604, firstname.lastname@example.com or 785-271-3329.
David Procter, Center for Engagement and Community Development, 202 Ahearn Field House, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, firstname.lastname@example.com or 785-532-6868.


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Dr. DiTolla and Dr. Gordon Christensen sat down to discuss the practical ways you can take part in one of the most rewarding fields of dentistry: dental sleep medicine. With so many cases of undiagnosed, life-threatening sleep apnea, the patients in your chair every day can be ticking time bombs. Find out how you can grow your practice while improving, and possibly even saving, lives. Oh, but don't get involved if you dislike hugs and thank-you cards!
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Here's an easy one – I got all of them correct, though a couple almost tripped me up. General children's lit questions. Enjoy!
http://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/ForChildren/Childrens-Literature-Trivia-17216.htmlCheers, Miss Molly*
Here's an easy one – I got all of them correct, though a couple almost tripped me up. General children's lit questions. Enjoy!
http://www.funtrivia.com/trivia-quiz/ForChildren/Childrens-Literature-Trivia-17216.htmlCheers, Miss Molly*
Filed under Authors, Children's, Middle Grade Books, Picture Books, Quiz, Stuff I found online
Tagged as children's lit quizes, nancy drew, quiz, Sunday Quiz
I love, love, LOVE! the new Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld book: Exclamation Mark ……!!!
Great concept, great design, great story! Short and sweet, the illustrations are simple and bold, blending perfectly with the story of this little exclamation mark who tries so hard to fit in, until he realizes his full potential. I love that this story essentially takes place on that gray/oatmeal-colored, almost-newsprintish, wide-lined paper with the little dashed line in between each that I used in elementary school to practice writing my letters. A fun story for any age, but also a great book to read when learning about punctuation!
This gets 5 Goodreads stars from me!!
Filed under Authors, Book Design, Book Reviews, Children's, Picture Books
Tagged as amy krouse rosenthal, books, Exclamation Mark, fun story, lined paper, literature, Picture Book Review, picturebook, punctuation, Tom Lichtenheld
This super-cute picture book by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri is a fun read for ages 4 & older. It'll tell you all you need to know about how to throw a successful taco party for dragons: how they like their tacos and how they don't (i.e. NO spicy salsa.) Because, of course, it's something you'll probably need to know in the future. The illustrations have some hilarious details that will crack you up – my personal favorites describe the different types of parties dragons like….too funny! The end gets a little "spicy" but it's nothing a few mild tacos won't fix 😉
Check it out!
Filed under Authors, Book Design, Book Reviews, Children's, Picture Books
Tagged as dragons, dragons love tacos, picture book, Picture Book Review, taco parties, tacos
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I loved, loved, loved this story! I listened to the audio recording, read by the incredible Jim Dale, and basically it got to the point where I would make up reasons to drive somewhere so I could keep listening to it. It's wonderful fantasy with a classic fairytale feel. The story is perfectly woven, bringing plots and characters together seamlessly. Filled with magic, misadventure, ghosts, extremely evil step-mothers, love and friendship. Definitely a new favorite!
Filed under Authors, Book Reviews, Middle Grade Books
Tagged as audio books, evil step-mothers, ghosts, Jim Dale, Lauren Oliver, Liesl and Po, Middle Grade Fiction
Well, I've been MIA for a few months but one of my New Year's Resolutions (which is actually all of my old ones that I never, um, resoluted?) is to actually post MORE on my blog. Or, at all, as the case may be.
Anyways, this email I just received from one of the Youth Advisors from MLS (Massachusetts Library System) was definitely post-worthy, as it confirms what I thought when I first read See You at Harry's by Jo Knowles. Am I biased because Jo was my AMAZING writing professor who was an inspiration to everyone in my masters program? Perhaps. HOWEVER, that does not make her novel any less Newbery-worthy. In my humble opinion.
I only hope MLS is OK with this…..!
2013 Mock Newbery Short List:
Crow by Barbara Wrights. Random House Books, 2012
The Fairy Ring by Mary Losure. Candlewick, 2012
The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen. Scholastic, 2012
Glory Be by Augusta Scattergood. Scholastic, 2012
Liar and Spy by Rebecca Stead. Wendy Lamb Books, 2012
Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine. Putnam, 2012
Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis. Wendy Lamb Books, 2012
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Harper Collins, 2012
One for the Murphy's by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Nancy Paulsen Books, 2012
See You at Harry's by Jo Knowles. Candlewick Press, 2012
Son by Lois Lowry. Houghton Mifflin, 2012
Starry River of the Sky by Grace Lin. Little Brown, 2012
Three Times Lucky by Sheila Turnage. Dial, 2012
Wonder by Patricia Palacio. Knopf Books, 2012
See? How cool is that?
Filed under Authors, Book Reviews, In the news, Middle Grade Books
Tagged as awards, book awards, books, Jo Knowles, literature, Middle Grade novels, MLS, Mock Newbery, See You at Harry's
The Dark Unwinding by Sharon Cameron
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I received a copy of The Dark Unwinding at BEA this past spring and I was eager to read it. Mine didn't have the pretty cover, but I had a postcard with what it would look like. I defintely really enjoyed reading this story. I thought the characters were very well done. The main character was interesting because she wasn't your typical saintly, innocent heroine. She had a job to do and her own interests to look after, especially in a time when females typically had no income without a husband or someone to take care of them.
It was a well-told tale, full of intruging imagery and mysteries that kept me wondering. I did crave a bit more darkness and maybe some more romance. But it is still a creepy and chilling tale, without even being supernatural, which is usually the case for these types of Victorian/Gothic/Clock-work-ish novels. Because of this, I would recommend it for younger teens +.
Filed under Authors, Book Design, Book Reviews, Teen, Tweens, YA Books
Tagged as BEA, books, goodreads review, novels, Sharon Cameron, Teen, The Dark Unwinding, YA Fiction, YA Fiction Review, YA novels, YA Victorian/Gothic
Here's this year's Teen Banned Books display. I used the same board from last year but updated the display books with quotes on the covers to show why they were banned or challenged. Also, I took some old books from the book sale room (ones that were headed for the dumpster anyways) and re-purposed them for the teen area. I will probably use them every year now, because the effect was pretty cool! (Also – the books spell out BANNED BOOK WEEK instead of BANNED BOOKS WEEK. – BOOKS was an odd number so I skipped the S. I think it's still OK.)
And let me just say that the reasons for these bans or challenges are very silly, obviously. Especially the one for Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. The quote says it "glorifies premarital sex." Um…..obviously someone didn't read the book because it pretty much does THE COMPLETE OPPOSITE! Grr.
Filed under Authors, LGBTQ, Library, Teen, YA Books
Tagged as ALA, Banned Books Week, book displays, library book displays, Teen/YA Banned Books
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Assistant Director & Head of Youth Services at a *public library. Avid reader. Artist sometimes. Writer of Children's & YA fiction. This is a blog about books, writing, reading, library programs, craft ideas, and my life when I run out of libraryish things to write about.
*The comments in this blog are my own personal opinions and do not reflect the opinions of the library or town in which I make a low to modest, but necessary, living.


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I've always wanted to try Sleek Makeup, and the first thing which I got was the Blush by 3 in 'Pink Sprint'. I chose to buy a blush palette over a lipstick or say, an eyeshadow palette only because I find that blushers really do not have any staying power on me [with the exception of Benefit's Benetint which I just love!] and I think that I look really pasty without a healthy flush.
I got mine from Superdrug but you can get yours from the Sleek website by following this link *here*. They ships to a number of countries including Malta =^.^=
This costs €12.99 from the website.
It comes in a standard hinged palette with a good sized mirror on the inside.
You get 3 shades: a gorgeous cranberry colour, a brightish pink and a dark dusty rose.
The shades in this palette are not for the faint hearted because they are loud and very much pigmented, but if you use a light hand [and it's better to use a light hand when applying loud colours] these really do work and they do give you a very nice rosy flush - which I love for the winter-y season.
These last about 4-5 hours on me which I think it's normal for a powder blush [on me anyways]


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Though ostensibly a crime novel—complete with shootouts, plot twists, and recriminations—Derek Nikitas' The Long Division is more a work of literary fiction than a genre exercise. Nikitas shows an interest in language and form that outpaces most other authors who write about murder, and it manifests in passages that express the characters' internal lives in terms of what they see around them. The Long Division is never hard to follow—and it's peppered with memorable descriptions, as when Nikitas has one character look at a tray of pizza rolls and see "two dozen freezer-burned thumbs"—but Nikitas does deploy a few gimmicks to create a sense of urgency and dislocation. Chief among them? Beginning and ending chapters and sub-chapters with unfinished sentences, and effectively liberating readers from lengthy setup in order to put more emphasis on action.
Nikitas also conveys the concerns, tendencies, and histories of a diverse cast of characters with minimal fuss. The Long Division follows the interwoven fates of three parents, two kids, and one wild card. The book opens with a depressed Atlanta maid stealing $5,000 from a client and fleeing to North Carolina to see the son she put up for adoption 15 years ago, a son who's struggling with his homosexuality. Meanwhile, in rural New York, a morally compromised deputy is dealing with his cancer-ridden wife, his headstrong college-age daughter, and the pursuit of an emotionally troubled math whiz who killed two young people in a drug den. While putting these desperate people through their paces, Nikitas examines where and how they live, and how it all feeds their overwhelming feelings of shame.
The connections between the novel's characters are revealed piece by piece, but they really don't need to be. At times, Nikitas is a little too beholden to the clichés of these kinds of stories, as he builds to violence and shocking turns that come off as a little pat. The Long Division is much better—superior, even—when Nikitas is getting inside each character's paranoia, exploring how varying degrees of guilt lead them to believe that everyone can see how pathetic they are. That core of emotional understanding is what makes Nikitas a special kind of crime writer. Maybe next time out, he'll have the confidence to leave the guns holstered.


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"The language of the gun is the only global language, much clearer than Esperanto or any of that other gibberish. So oil your rifle and polish your boots."
This pioneering work explores the nature and manifestations of fascism in Finland, as well as the ways in which the fascist movement had an outsized influence on Finnish society in the years 1918-1944.
Over the summer of 2015, the word 'fascism' rose to prominence in discussions of European society and politics, and Finland was no exception. As part of that conversation, links were sought between the present and the past. In this work, historians accessibly and dispassionately survey the role of fascism in Finnish history. The book covers individuals, movements and impacts.
The authors reveal how the fascist philosophy spread clandestinely behind the backs of public fascists, receiving support and funding from individuals in positions of business and societal power. The work also reveals the moments when the country genuinely approached the brink of fascism. It places Finland within the historical context of European fascism.
State Award for Public Information, 2017
Estonian (Argo)
Swedish (Lind & Co.)
Finnish edition
"It's only February, but the year's most important nonfiction book has already been published." – Tapio Niemi, Länsi-Suomi
"Fascism in Finland is a work of unusually sharp-edged historical research." – Simopekka Virkkula, Aamulehti
"The present situation contains elements that may lead to similar extremist acts." – Tellervo Koivisto, Demokraatti
"This brilliant new book exposes a forgotten chapter of Finnish political history … [It] shows how a break in the body of historical literature prevents us from recognising new shoots of the same [radical patriotism] in our own time and age." – Tuomas Rantanen, Voima
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Bad John! Cleaning day.
Saturday, March 8, 2008 by John Stone
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I sort of had a cheat meal last night, which I shouldn't have done because Lisa's parents are taking us out to eat tomorrow. I grilled a lean turkey burger, which is not bad at all, but I put it on a hamburger bun along with a slice of swiss cheese. I also had a handful of Doritos, and that's a food I rarely eat. I didn't really enjoy the Doritos, and last night I was reminded why I don't eat them: too salty and chemically tasting!
Next week I'll be eating clean, but on Saturday the 15th I start my vacation. My mom will also arrive in town on that day, and she'll be staying with us all week long. I know my diet will not be the greatest while my mom is in town. There's no way I'm turning down the rare chance to eat her awesome cooking again!
So, in all likelihood my fat loss progress this month will probably be close to nil, but I'm not worried about it. At just over 10% body fat I don't have that much fat to lose to reach my goal of 6 or 7 percent body fat, and it's still early March. I know I'm technically cutting right now, but my main concern at this moment is continuing to build my strength back up. Even though my diet is not as clean it should be, I'll be using the extra calories to fuel some productive weight training workouts!
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As was the case in Kenya Simbas games against Zimbabwe and Uganda, advance tickets are on sale for the upcoming Africa Gold Cup game against Tunisia on Saturday 4 August starting 2pm will retail at Kshs 1,500 and 500 for VIP and terraces, respectively.
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The upcoming game will be the third for Kenya on home soil and fourth in the campaign that also doubles up as a 2019 World Cup qualifier.
Kenya goes to game with three straight wins; 28-24 versus Morocco, 45-36 over Zimbabwe and 38-22 against Uganda and stand second in the six-team standings with 12 points.
Tunisia comes for the game as the fourth placed team with four points earned after an 18-14 win over Zimbabwe. They lost 118-0 loss to the Namibia in their first game and went down 67-12 to Uganda just last weekend.


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Hello Team,
We have configured Collaboration group. Now we have added Users( of different User type) to respective Collaboration/ Helpdesk group.
Now we are unable to find the same users when we are searching contacts in Collaboration window( right side corner).
Collaboration > Group Message > User group.
For our respective collaboration group it is showing 0 count after 19A OFSC upgrade.
Please suggest.
Thanks and Regards,
Neha Singh
Hi Neha,
I didn't found any issues here about this functionality. (If I'm right then you're trying this on a classic theme Legacy Manage.)
Please check if some users included in "Administrators" group: A) within Users below "Collaboration Group" and B) within Configuration / Collaboration / "Administrators". If both are okay, then you may need to record an SR. Also you can try with the "Helpdesk" groups where you will have another chat icon on Legacy Manage only for helpdesk group chat (because I think the simple group functionality maybe related to the users/resources position on the Resource Tree or with their access on it).
Hello Zsolt,
Thanks for your comment.
But as we have added Users to Collaboration group- Administrator still it is showing as 0 count( as shown in attachment). Same happened with Helpdesk as well. We have added Helpdesk also to this user but there is no Helpdesk icon shown in the UI.
Is this an issue with Upgrade/ sync?
Thanks and Regards,
Neha Singh
If that is a demo environment then anything can happen, so possible a defect related to the upgrade.
Hello Zsolt,
That is not a demo environment.
Thanks and Regards,
Neha Singh
Hi Zsolt,
Its one of the test environment in which we are facing the issue. This is happened in 19A, not all the instance, but only one instance. Is this the issue of sync or is it the upgrade issue. Well this is happening for the random user but not all the users. Can you please put insight on this ?
Thank you.
Ajinkya Patil
Hi Ajinkya,
IMO raise an SR is the best option in this case.


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A few better known personalities have books coming out in the fall, that were already being promoted to booksellers at the show, namely Norman Lear, Neil Patrick Harris and B.J. Novak. Norman Lear, the creator of "All In The Family" (which the Blog has been enjoying recently, catching episodes never seen or remembered…), now 91 years old, will be publishing "Even This I Get to Experience," an autobiography that will include accounts of how he created that and other classic TV sitcoms.
Neil Patrick Harris of "How I Met Your Mother" and myriad awards show hosting jobs, was on hand to promote "Choose Your Own Autobiography," also planned for October, in which he will have fun with the old "Choose Your Own Adventure" format books to tell his own life story.
In addition, B.J. Novak of "The Office" was on hand promoting "The Book with No Pictures," a children's book that is a follow-up to "One More Thing: Stories and Other Stories," his collection of short fictional comedic stories, published back in February, in the style of Woody Allen or Albert Brooks.
But celebrities aren't the only authors of note, of course. Rainbow Rowell, an author previously unfamiliar to the Blog, had attracted a long line of attendees to her signing of her next novel, "Landline." Her novels, while dramatic, are laced through with comedic aspects.
Also of interest for coming months, and spotted at the show, was "Best to Laugh," by Lorna Landvik, a comedic Hollywood novel that is populated with quirky characters similar to those created by Janet Evanovich in the mystery genre.
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Seraphina Affleck is taking her fashion cue from mom Jennifer Garner! The 1-year-old grabbed her mom's oversize sunglasses while out and about grabbing drinks to go in Pacific Palisades, after a power lunch with Renee Zellweger!
With a cool big sister like Violet, 4, who sports a chic coif and knows how to bust a move, no wonder Seraphina is already itching to strike a pose! She has already shown a passion for fashion by sporting cute outfits like the pink striped dress she wore in Santa Monica earlier this month — but now the youngest daughter of Jen and Ben Affleck, both 38, is moving into accessories. Work it!


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Why TAMK and Finland?
Land of fascinating contrasts
Finland, the land of peace and quiet, lakes and forests, snow and ice, sisu and sauna.
The land of fascinating contrasts, which include the famous four seasons, the Midnight Sun and the winter darkness, urban and rural, hot sauna and ice-cold ice swimming.
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In international country comparisons of positive things Finland is often among the top countries next to other Nordic countries.
Finland became an independent state on 6 December 1917. The Finnish people have for almost a hundred years engaged in the building of their country and making decisions together.
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Tampere is home to almost 40 000 higher education students; you will find here a lively, multi-faceted culture, with music, art and museums to suit all tastes.
Tampere is an industrial city, with a population something over 200 000. Located 170 km north of the Finnish coastal capital, Helsinki, it is also the largest inland city in the whole Nordic region. But Tampere still has plenty of water - the city lies on a narrow isthmus between two large lakes.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Sears Nightmare Studio
When I was young I hated having my picture taken. I am telling you -- I. Hated. It. We have several years of Easter pictures that include me pouting, and in one of my favorite sets, I have my head turned against the wall with my arms crossed because I did NOT want to have my picture taken.
Even now, I don't really enjoy it, which I'm SURE made our wedding photographer thrilled to be taking our pictures on our wedding day.
So the other day when my mom told me she wanted me to take my daughter to a portrait studio to have her picture taken, I said "Are you out of your goddamned mind?", which was silly given that I already knew the answer.
She badgered me and badgered me and said "I WANT PICTURES OF MY GRANDDAUGHTER" and I said "BUT I TAKE THEM ALL THE TIME!"
And she said "NO! I want them taken IN A PORTRAIT STUDIO! By a PROFESSIONAL! YOU TREAT HER LIKE SHE'S YOUR YOUNGEST AND YOU JUST DON'T CARE ABOUT HER AT ALL!"
Yes, you're right. I just don't care about her at all. THAT'S WHY I KEEP THIS BLOG: BECAUSE I TOTALLY DON'T CARE ABOUT MY CHILD!
The one experience I can remember of having my picture taken at a portrait studio was when I was about 12 or so. My aunts took my brother and I down to the basement at Sears in Bakersfield, California and sat us down with their screaming 2 year olds for what seemed like HOURS, trying to get a good picture of the 4 cousins.
The one that finally came out of that set has my brother and I hunched over, backs to each other, with drooling 2 year olds in front of us. Nobody was happy.
Wanna know who IS happy? Everyone who goes to my grandmother's house and sees it in the frame in her hallway.
I finished my work early today, Phoebe seemed to be in a good mood, and I thought "Okay, today is the day, we're going to Sears".
I had heart palpitations the entire drive. "This is going to be a nightmare", I texted Kim.
Fortunately we were able to get right in -- there was only one family ahead of us and they were looking at their pictures, trying to decide how many keychains and mousepads they wanted (or whatever).
I am not kidding you when I tell you the minute -- the absolute INSTANT -- I put Phoebe down for the photographer to take her picture, she started crying.
Fortunately she was able to be cheerful for a few pictures, but there are a couple of her crying that one day she's going to look at and say to me "Why did you do this to me?" And I'm going to say "Go ask your grandmother" who BETTER have every single one of the images in a picture frame for making me go through this.
After the photoshoot was finished, I got to look at the pictures and the "packages" available.
The sitting fee was $20. Each "sheet" (1 8x10, 2 5x7s, etc.) was $20. The cheapest package that would allow me to keep a disk of the pictures (let's face it -- that's all anyone wants because -- hello -- Facebook) was $129.99.
BUT for an additional $10, I could keep the ones she'd "modified" (you know, softening the light, etc.).
So all in all it was $150. My mom said she was paying us $50.
I am going to send her a bill for my pain and suffering.
If I don't post anything for a few weeks, it'll either be because I'm too busy trying to find my dignity or Geoff has murdered me for spending $100 at the Sears Portrait Studio.
3 comments:
- Jen ~ Localette said...
SO classic! It's a total rite of passage like photos of your kid crying in Santa's lap.
That said, I would also be tempted to send the bill to my mom ;)
- April 15, 2009 at 8:32 AM
- Candice Lynn said...
I am dying over your post and pictures. Olan Mills (remember the "classy" gold signature in the lower corner?) was the portrait studio from hell from my childhood memories...although there was always a part of me that wanted the special effect of my picture with another one of me looking off into the distance and superimposed in the corner.
- April 15, 2009 at 10:20 PM
- Meghan said...
Oh Candice, the Johnson siblings also went to Olan Mills. And somewhere buried at my mom's house is a picture of me circa 4th grade with a picture as you describe. I'm smiling in a blue sweater, but then in the upper right-hand corner, there is a more serious Meghan, gazing into the future.
- April 16, 2009 at 8:28 AM


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1954 Cleveland Indians, 1954 New York Giants, Al Rosen, Al Smith, Bobby Avila, Don Mossi, Vic Wertz, Wally Westlake, Whitey Lockman
The 1954 Cleveland Indians finally won a game in this 24-game tournament against the Giants, Dodgers, and Braves. They bumped their record to 1-7 with a 6-3 win over the New York Giants.
Cleveland has not been hitting well at all, having scored only 6 runs in their first 7 games. Apparently, the Giants thought they should give the Indians a helping hand. Three New York pitchers issued the Indians 8 walks, and Whitey Lockman let Indian pitcher Don Mossi's ground ball roll between his legs with the score tied 3-3 in the 6th. A single by Al Smith and a home run to left center by Bobby Avila put Cleveland up by 3 to stay.
Mossi went all the way for the win, giving up 7 hits and shutting the Giants down over the last 4 innings.
Besides Avila's game-winning home run, the highlight of the game had to be Al Rosen's first-inning single to score Al Smith. It put Cleveland in the lead for the first time in the tournament. Hopes were not too high after both Wertz and Westlake popped out, but a steady feed of free passes to first base gave Cleveland opportunities to score throughout the first few innings.
Congratulations to the Indians for their first win. They will have a tough row to hoe being 6 games out with 16 to go, but if things can go this bad this early in the tournament, maybe then can go that good in the last two-thirds.


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