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FPS has sponsored local Stratford-upon-Avon hurdler, Andrew Pozzi, since 2011, and Andrew has even done work experience with the marketing team. Since then, the company has closely followed the highs and lows of his GB senior career, and are delighted for Andrew in winning one of 5 gold medals for Team GB at the European Indoor Athletics Championships.
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"Andrew is a real example to us all. He has had major injuries and multiple operations, but always believed he would realise his potential. He has worked so hard in the face of adversity and we are really pleased for him to win this gold medal which recognises him as the best in Europe".
It was a closely fought race – Andrew finished just 0.01 seconds in front of the defending champion, France's Pascal Martinot-Lagarde. Andrew commented, "It has been a long old road and I wasn't sure I'd ever get to the level I wanted to be at so to win with grit and determination, I'm over the moon,"
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Grow like a pro! Use this seed-starting kit to grow bigger and better seedlings every time-we guarantee it. Developed and tested by Burpee's experts, this all-in-one self-watering kit promotes healthier root development and minimizes overwatering, giving you healthier, hardier plants. Each cell measures approximately 1.5" (w) by 1.5" (l) and 2"(h), are perfect for starting any herb, flower or vegetable.
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Rated 1 out of 5 by Notahappygardener from Wastes of $$ I originally purchased the 72 cell system, when I opened it, it was missing several of the pellets,(I attempted to call Burpee's customer service to try to get extra pellets before returning, but sat on hold for 30min! I was always 'next in line') so returned it and purchased 2 of the 32 cell system to start some flowers for our bee garden and some vegetables. They started out great, seeds sprouted quickly, but then it was time to transfer them to our flower beds, the soil completely fell apart!! No matter if the soil was wet or dry, it just didn't 'pop out' of the container like it shows on the picture. We even tried using a tiny spoon to scoop the seedlings out, no go. So, gave up and went and purchased flowers to plant. Should have done this in the first place instead of wasting $30 for the trays, plus the seed costs.
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Rated 1 out of 5 by WENDY Akin from mildew Don't buy this. It mildews, doesn't keep evenly moist and germination was really poor. I am very experienced growing seedlings; I give this system an F.
Date published: 2019-02-25
Rated 4 out of 5 by 10skaren from Great concept and easy to setup ... Just started phase 1 of my seeds. The system was easy to setup and the pellets expanded perfectly! My initial impression is 4 stars, because the clear plastic cover did not fit over the seed tray. I tried trimming the seed trays, but the cover still does not sit nicely over the trays.
Date published: 2019-02-17
Rated 1 out of 5 by K R J from No success I bought a 36-cell version of this in a big box store . I thought the wicking mat and the platform were a bit odd, but worth a try. I'm also not a fan of those expanding pellet inserts. The system was not successful for me; I got one start from my experiment. I'm much happier and way more successful starting my seeds in a floating a Styrofoam holder in a domed container. I love Burpee seeds; not this particular product.
Date published: 2019-01-13
Rated 1 out of 5 by Candice in NC from Wish I could give it 0 stars I bought this set last September and it seemed like such a good idea. Before I actually planted anything in it, I bought two more in preparation for starting a large quantity of seeds the next month. I noted several problems as soon as I started the seeds. None of the three plastic lids covers actually seem to fit over the trays. It was not just one of them. The soil pellets were a disaster to deal with and they do not expand well. The other reviews on here are spot on: they don't grow the way they are described, it takes multiple attempts, they require breaking up manually, and when they do expand they don't actually fill the cell. It is a huge mess. Within a week of starting the seeds there was heavy white mold-like growth on the planters and all 200+ of my seedlings died. I am very careful about washing my hands before handling seed and soil so I don't think that I contaminated anything. I am a nurse and treat seed starting like a sterile procedure. I also had several other potted plants on the same table and they had no growth on them and they were watered with the same water source. I don't think it was something in my home since no other nearby plants were affected. I think the seed pellets were the source. I have rarely been dissapointed with anything from Burpee and they usually have great customer service. I emailed Burpee customer service on 11/13/17 about this issue and never received a reply. I tried yet again this year and had the exact same problem. I cleaned all the trays with a bleach solution before starting over and it still happened. Yet again, the other plants on the same table did not have any problems. This wa a huge waste both time and money, not only with the product but with the hundreds of lost plants.
Date published: 2018-10-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by LAUNDRYLINN from WINTER MICROGREENS THIS PRODUCT IS GENIUS! FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS AND REFILLING THE WATER RESERVE PRODUCES MY OWN MICROGREENS ALL WINTER IN THE BEST SUNNY WINDOW. I HAVE 4 TRAYS TO KEEP PLANTS READY TO SNIP, GROWING OR JUST STARTED. SPRING SEEDINGS LOVE THE SYSTEM TOO! GIVE IT A TRY.
Date published: 2018-06-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by Ladysingalot from Easy - fail proof seed starting I bought this directly from Burpee in January. When it arrived I opened it and hydrated the pellets the next night. Everything worked perfectly. The watering mat kept the pods evenly moist (you have to make sure that the cells are evenly sitting on it, and that there is 1/2" - 1" of water in the tray...to much and it might be too soggy - I read this in the directions). I'm pretty sure that if the watering was left up to me and my memory... I probably would have killed some plants. After my first round of transplants I filled the cells with more soil (regular potting soil) and started some more! I put the tray on top of my fridge to stay warm and hung a grow light over it...I don't know how well this would work with just natural light. I notice a lot of people have bad reviews of this system....not my experience at all - but then again, I ordered directly from burpee and used the system right away. Buying the system from a big box store where it has been sitting for who knows how long, in who knows what temperature didn't sound appealing to me. I look forward to buying the refill pellets and starting more seeds next winter!
Date published: 2018-04-06
Rated 1 out of 5 by No longer a fan from Wouldn't buy again I live in a small townhouse and thought this would be a great way to start plants with a minimum of mess since my grow light is in my kitchen. First, the pellets didn't expand even though I let them sit in water for a day. I planted two rows each of chives, cilantro, peppers, dill, basil and mint. The mint never grew at all. The herbs never grew strong root systems, were leggy, and did not survive transplant so this was a waste of time. The peppers grew well, but the sides of the containers collapsed when getting them out to transplant them and we'll see if they survive. Burpee offered to replace them, but it's just not worth it.
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the start of show season is usually guided by the pre-season collections, and this season was no different. clean lines are my choice aesthetic, thus that theme was recurring in my selections. whether it was classic 70's re-invention, or greater modernization of new school leaders, these five were my absolute favorites from what was presented, off runway, before the start of the true chaos known as show season. acting as an appetizer of my runway coverage, this countdown was kept quaint with great intention. the selections themselves were kept smaller in scale, in an effort to not too heavily distract from other stronger collections which are seen in areas of both menswear and womenswear. this is just the tip of the iceberg.
HALSTON – as one of the great american originals in high fashion, the house of halston is no stranger to success. but at present day, the halston heritage collection is not as visible as it should be. i was pleased to see this resort collection and the modern approach, in classic halston form was served well. easily competitive with other new school labels, the halston brand has enjoyed it's share of attempt to re-introduce and while this collection is nothing completely groundbreaking, the collection still shows promise. with creative director, marie mazelis at the helm, the label seems to show promise of a different grade. that said, there is still more to come. a successful runway show, for starters. a strong campaign, and even stronger collection that houses concepts that raise the bar of the 70's fashion house in a way that is reflective of their history, and progressive enough to open doors of new opportunity. much like what we've seen at balenciaga or christian dior; the idea of re-establishing a house in a modern way without compromising it's DNA is definitely possible. a controlled palette allowed the collection to remain unchained by too much trend, in order to tap into the houses roots. with show season around the corner, we'll be able to see which ways halston, label, re-envisions it's heritage. with so many disappointments in trying to revitalize the label, i am not willing to bet on their efforts, but can definitely appreciate a committed approach to re-birth. an applauded effort, but unsparingly, i am expecting to see much more development in the new show season, as well as in the following three years. with a campaign and strong direction- this shows potential.
JASON WU – the new school sophisticate, jason wu continues to dominate with unending chic- even in the pre-season. a strong collection of concepts that are mindful of past work, i am excited to see the ways that these looks are aligned with his new collection during new york fashion week. milky pastels ruled the color story for the collection and fashion seriousness was all over the models faces. jason wu has steadily marketed and improved his aesthetic in an interesting way. representing some of the greatest american talent on the scene currently, wu has moved with greater ease and stronger concepts season after season, and this pre-season, that approach was powerfully felt in delicate delivery. the broken crown molding on the backdrop of the collection images was interesting, and almost representative of wu's modernized take on the classics. the collection was overtly sexual, and poses a certain energy that crosses boundaries of age. piece by piece or complete look, each wardrobe visual provided in this set was immaculately done. there was enough prowess to communicate strength, while there was also enough gentle coordination of what it takes, in our modern times, to be a lady. admirably so, i expect the same level of sophistication from wu's collection come this show season, on the runways of new york fashion week. i love seeing the ways that he further remixes the classics in ways that allow you to appreciate what is protected, while being inspired by the ways that those elements have also become revitalized.
MAX MARA – clean and crisp femininity are among the common themes that tie all of my selections this pre-season, together. the max mara collections all contain a certain cleanliness about them, which i love. often times, too clean can border boring- but that's not the case with the mara label. there's a way that italian labels do minimalism which seems to come from a pure place of contrast, as much of milan as a fashion scene has been built on maximal-ism. this pre-season, though simple and clean, the label opted to ornament their clean looks with more maximalist elements. resulting in a new, fresh approach that packs more power from look to look. the privately owned family label has done an excellent job at consistently competing with more of the new school labels who have adopted minimalist concepts. from pre-season, to show season, and through campaign season, max mara is one label that serves the classics in well rounded form, and feminine charm. loved the use of fur in this collection, and liked that i felt more personality, which is important for labels who are committed to the simplistic design approach. in palette, i loved the ways that the contrasting tones were combined with the soft greys that i have grown to associate with the label. while some of the styling seemed to be a bit forced, i definitely respect the slight alteration in direction. it's ambitious enough for the pre-season, and hints at an even greater effort that waits in the wings for this show season. a great lead in for the spring show season.
MUGLER – structural chic void of theatricality, but in a good way. the mugler label has seemingly been built on the basis of drama and exaggerated silhouettes. this pre-season collection beautifully ushers the mugler label into more modern design territory. there is a simplicity in this collection, and a very stripped manner in which beauty is shown. the debut collection by newly appointed creative director, david coma; the collection is beautifully conceptualized and sharply executed. the use of sheer, the strength seen in the use of shape or even lack thereof- there was nothing particularly mugler about this collection aside from that strength. there was a purity to this resort set, and the combined use of color and black and white images was done perfectly. as another collection of clean lines, this selection proves that the aesthetic of high fashion minimalism is only growing more popular with time. mostly black and white in palette, with notes of blood orange and cobalt blue, the collection proves to be a stunning entry for koma, whom is sure to lead the label into greater, more serious fashion avenues. nicola formichetti seemed to respect and align the direction of the label more closely with past work of thierry mugler; but this presented limited sense of new and revitalization in my mind. relying on celebrity cameos and overly aggressive characterization on the runway, that presence seemed to overwhelm the clothes, only further distracting from them. which is what makes all the simplicity of this collection that much more stunning. simplicity is the silence amidst noise, and in fashion- there is plenty of noise. any moment of solace is appreciated, and this here was pure.
SALLY LAPOINTE – graduating from goth aesthetics; sally lapointe is a design label which thrives on the brink of the new era in fashion. lighter, more feminine and progressive- the collection we see from lapointe is everything that sophistication is for the modern woman. true growth is seen here, and the lapointe label has a relationship with this site. as one of the first designer labels who has consistently remains in contact from season to season, regarding new collection, fashion show invites- the lapointe label is one that has been on this site's radar for sometime. as the final selection for my resort collection round-up, i am truly proud of the growth that is visible in concept and execution. the use of fur in this collection was by far my favorite; the use of color was done so in a way that was very adult. that maturity was well balanced with a sleek set of design lines that felt unlike any other collection from lapointe, that we've seen in the past. that's what fashion is all about, growth, and monitoring a certain type of evolution. super excited to see what ways lapointe has grown on the runways of new york fashion week this coming show season. i love the blurred lines of feminine and masculine, while femininity is leaned more toward in a subtle manner. perfect combination of appeal to the modern fashion market. clean lines, careful selection of color, and attention to detail in all the ways that draw you in. this is pre-season, next up? menswear.
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Stephen TraskStephen Trask (né Stephen R. Schwartz, born August 29, 1966) is an American musician and composer who graduated from Wesleyan University. He was the music director and house band member at the New York club Squeezebox, where he performed with stars such as Debbie Harry, Lene Lovich and Joey Ramone.
Trask composed the music and lyrics for the stage musical ''Hedwig and the Angry Inch'' (also a 2001 film), about a struggling rock star named Hedwig. Trask's real-life band Cheater performed as Hedwig's band "The Angry Inch". He received an Obie Award for the play and a Grammy Award nomination for the movie.
In 2014, the show saw its first Broadway incarnation, opening that April at the Belasco Theatre and winning the year's Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. The production closed on September 13, 2015. A national tour of the show began at San Francisco's Golden Gate Theatre on October 2, 2016.
He has done five films with filmmaker Paul Weitz. He composed the score for 2004's ''In Good Company'' and ''American Dreamz,'' for which he also co-wrote the numerous songs the contestants sing, as well as the 2009 film ''Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant''. Trask also scored the 2003 movies ''Camp'' and ''The Station Agent'', as well as ''Dreamgirls'' (2006), ''In the Land of Women'' (2007), ''The Savages'' (2007), and ''The Back-up Plan'' (2010), among other works. He scored the 2010 film ''Little Fockers'', a sequel to both ''Meet the Parents'' (2000) and ''Meet the Fockers'' (2004). Recent work includes the 2013 films ''Lovelace'', directed by Rob Epstein and Jeffery Friedman and ''Admission'', directed by Paul Weitz. Provided by Wikipedia
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Phil Ivey Granted Appeal
Ivey has now been granted one final appeal in the Supreme Court, the last gasp left between him and having to give up on his arguably ill-gotten gains barring, perhaps, the intervention of HRH.
Phil Ivey, real name Phillip Dennis Ivey Jr. is widely regarded as one of the best poker players to ever grace this earth. His massive personality and phenomenal poker skills have taken him to the top of the poker world throughout the past 20 years. To try your hand at becoming one of the best, we suggest Carbon Poker for USA players. He was born in Riverside, California on Feburary 1st 1976, and started playing poker around his twenties were he got his first nickname "No Home Jerome" come from the ID he used to play at the local casino and later on he got the nickname "Tiger Woods of Poker".
It was from here Ivey started to hone his skills and slowly start to become noticed as a very scary opponent.
"The Corporation" vs Andrew Beal
Perhaps one of the most notable stories surrounding Ivey's poker career is that of his Heads Up battle with billionaire banker Andrew Beal back in 2006. According to several reports around that time, Ivey and Beal played three days of poker against each other, with Ivey coming out on top with a cool $16.6m profit. This whole saga stemmed from an ongoing battle between Beal and several top players for many years before that, in which the players then decided to club together, coin themselves 'The Corporation' and take on Beal. It was also reported that the $16.6m win meant that 'The Corporation' had won back $10m they had lost to Beal previously and added the $6.6m to their bankroll as a whole.
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Phil Ivey have had a glorious poker carrier having won ten World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelets as well as one World Poker Tour (WPT) Final and also appearing nine times at the final table.
Ivey was named Poker Players of the Year by "All In Magazine" in 2005 and 2009
As TheHendonMob reports Phil Ivey has accumulated more than 23 million dollars from tournaments alone, and over $10m in online winnings. A big percentage of this money came from other regular high stakes players such as Patrik Antonius, Viktor Blom, and Tom Dwan.
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Ivey has now been granted one final appeal in the Supreme Court, the last gasp left between him and having to give up on his arguably ill-gotten gains barring, perhaps, the intervention of HRH.
Which one of these stars of poker will go home with the $1 million prize? Watch and see.
The hand between two of poker's best players was analyzed on the latest episode of "Poker Hands With Doug Polk."
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It was never going to be easy to get Phil Ivey to return the almost $10million winnings from his now infamous Borgata baccarat case.
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Phil Ivey's recent run of bad beats in the courts continued when his appeal against a London casino over winnings of £7.7million was rejected by three Court of Appeal judges.
New Jersey judge found that Ivey and his partner in an edge-sorting plan had breached their contract with the Borgata casino in Atlantic City.
For some players, sum of $10k is simply pocket change – enough to pay for a weekend away somewhere or even fuel for their private jet!
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When it comes to impact investing, or investing to generate social and/or environmental impact alongside a financial return, there has been no shortage of debate over whether there is any "there" there. While some are incredibly optimistic about the nascent industry's potential, others remain skeptical of whether businesses whose explicit intent to solve social problems can (or indeed, should) generate a decent return.
At Omidyar Network, we have been experimenting with this concept for nearly ten years, and firmly believe in harnessing the power of markets to scale social impact and improve hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of lives. A big part of our approach to impact investing has focused on financing entrepreneurship and innovation at the "base of the pyramid" to spur sustainable economic development for the four billion people living in poverty across the globe.
For us, one of the most exciting aspects of our journey has been learning from the variety of business leaders and entrepreneurs who are leading the industry forward. Earlier this year, we convened a group of members of the Giving Pledge, a commitment by the world's wealthiest individuals and families to dedicate the majority of their wealth to philanthropy, to delve deep into this topic. Three members in particular, Pierre Omidyar, Steve Case, and Michael Milken, shared unique insights about the promise of impact investing, relating its potential back to their own experience and success in the business domain.
Pierre Omidyar
Setting the stage, Pierre Omidyar (Founder and Chairman, eBay Inc. and Founding Partner, Omidyar Network) reflected on the power of private sector principles with his experience founding eBay. The company's social impact as a for-profit business came through empowering individuals by providing access to a technology-driven marketplace. Most attracted to the scale, capital efficiency, and sustainability of the private sector, Omidyar consequently applies these principles to his philanthropic approach.
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Michael Milken, financier and philanthropist, provided final remarks emphasizing the opportune timing for impact investing given current low yield of US government securities. With a hurdle rate so low, he believes there's never been a better time to put your money to work to achieve both financial and social returns.
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20,000-Employee Pep Boys Leverages HCM for Overall Business Impact with Ultimate Software's UltiPro
20,000-Employee Pep Boys Leverages HCM for Overall Business Impact with Ultimate Software's UltiPro
WESTON, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Ultimate Software (NAS: ULTI) , a leading cloud provider of people management solutions, announced today that Pep Boys, the leading automotive aftermarket service and retail chain in the U.S., has significantly improved its people management processes and achieved overall business results with Ultimate Software's UltiPro.
With nearly 20,000 employees in over 730 locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico, executive management forPep Boysdeterminedthat the company needed to transform its HR operations — which meant replacing the outdated mainframe system it previously used with completely new cloud-based HCM technology. Pep Boys chose Ultimate's UltiPro solution and went live in July 2011.
Since deploying UltiPro, Pep Boys has addressed a range of critical HR challenges that many industries, particularly retail, face such as:
- Expediting and automating complex and manual HR and payroll processes
- Reducing expenses associated with managing a large, geographically dispersed workforce
- Improving services to employees by providing direct access to vital information that matters to them
"Especially for larger businesses like ours, managing people-related activities is a big portion of day-to-day operations, and a considerable focus is given to how our HCM resources impact the overall budget," said Mark Buzby, HRIS and payroll director at Pep Boys. "Ultimate's technology is a huge advantage for our business— elevating the efficiency of our HR and payroll processes for managers and employees, helping our dispersed teams work smarter and collaborate more effectively, and delivering results that have impacted the entire business."
Retail businesses frequently experience a higher-than-average turnover — so accurate, real-time data is critical to staying on top of workforce changes, as well as managing new hire and terminations with speed and precision. Retailers' needs include handling complex compensation, such as bonuses and commissions, and seamlessly integrating with third-party point-of-sale systems in locations that are often located around the world. With such a diverse workforce to handle, HR and payroll professionals in the retail industry must deploy the right technology in order to solve critical business problems.
"UltiPro makes my life easier because employees can make changes independently from store or home, and redundant data entry for managers or administrators has been eliminated. The accuracy of our information, our ability to immediately access meaningful metrics, and the speed of delivery has significantly improved," Buzby added. "Personally, my favorite thing about UltiPro is that we can calculate payroll in 15 minutes for our 20,000-person workforce— a fraction of the time it took with our previous provider. This level of business efficiency has been a huge win for our company."
Time savings has been an additional benefit because UltiPro provides Pep Boys' employees with 24-7 access to their information, including payroll details, year-to-date pay summaries, tax-withholding information, and more. Rather than printing checks or payroll advices, employees can view their individual information online and handle a range of transactions that previously involved emailing, faxing, and using a tremendous amount of paper.
"Since we rolled out the UltiPro portal, the savings in paper usage and mailings alone has been significant," said Buzby. "We've stopped printing and mailing hundreds of thousands of pieces of paper each year, which certainly has made an impact on our bottom line."
With UltiPro as the primary hub for workforce information, Pep Boys' employees can use UltiPro for snapshots of their compensation history, benefits coverage, and job details.
"Now that our employees are able to make changes on their own and access what they need when they need it, HR is getting out of tactical responsibilities and moving to a more strategic focus, and the response from store employees has been overwhelmingly positive," said Buzby. "UltiPro is innovative technology that has taken us into the future."
"Ultimate Software has years of experience and success with many retailers of all sizes, and we have a proven understanding and insight in how businesses like Pep Boys work to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of their HCM operations," said Greg Swick, chief sales officer at Ultimate Software. "Pep Boys understands how cloud-based HCM technology can help companies adapt to complex and evolving business needs, and we are pleased that UltiPro is supporting this successful retail organization by delivering tangible business results."
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History of Depakote
Depakote is sold in the United States as a treatment for epilepsy and bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression. It was first released in 1983 and is produced by American drug manufacturer Abbott Laboratories. Since its initial release, many patients have reported problems with Depakote, from mild discomfort to severe side effects.
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Depakote and FDA Warnings
Beginning in 2000, the FDA began taking action against Abbott Laboratories to warn the public of harmful conditions that had been linked to Depakote, specifically severe pancreatitis. The FDA began requiring a black box warning on all Depakote packaging in September 2000. In 2007, the FDA issued a second safety alert warning pregnant mothers that Depakote may cause birth defects if taken during pregnancy. Despite these warnings, Depakote has become the single most popular prescription medication within the U.S. for treating the manic episodes of bipolar disorder.
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Many of us take our pets with us when we run errands or visit out-of-state relatives. Perhaps you take your pet for a ride in a car to go to the park or to visit the veterinarian. But what if the worst happens and you get into a car accident with your pet? Does auto insurance cover pets?
Modern automotive insurance coverage is changing. Insurance companies are starting to realize that pets have taken on an important role in many American families. Pet owners are spending more money than ever on things like pet grooming, toys, name brand pet foods, surgeries and medications for sick pets, and even pet clothing.
Today, pets are family members. Since one of the purposes of automobile insurance is to ensure that our family members are covered in case of an accident, shouldn't our pets be included under that coverage?
Auto Coverage May Cover Pets
Although insurance companies are beginning to realize that pet owners want coverage for their four-legged friends, only some currently offer this type of coverage.
The other driver's property damage liability coverage may cover your pet's injuries if the other driver caused the wreck. If you were at fault, most policies will not cover this type of "property" damage.
Other insurers may offer coverage for pet injuries regardless of fault. For example, Progressive offers up to $1,000 in coverage for pet injuries even if you were to blame for the accident.
Of the auto insurers that offer automatic or optional pet coverage, most require that you already have collision coverage – a popular type of optional coverage in Georgia – in place before you can add pet coverage. Check your policy or call your insurer to see if your pet is covered. If not, you may be able to add pet coverage for an additional fee.
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- Some policies only cover cats and dogs, leaving other pets uncovered
What about general pet insurance policies?
Some people have pet insurance policies that are entirely separate from automobile insurance. These types of insurance policies are becoming increasingly popular and may help cover the cost if a pet becomes injured in an auto accident.
These policies look a lot like human health insurance plans. If your pet is injured, either while riding in a car or elsewhere, or your pet gets sick, the pet insurance policy will cover some or all of the costs.
Of course, it is important to remember that just like typical health insurance, these policies come with deductibles, exclusions, and exceptions that could leave you to pay at least a portion of the vet bills.
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Tributes have been paid to a man who died while camping with his girlfriend at Agivey in Ballymoney over the weekend.
It is understood the young man was in his 20s and was from the Coleraine area.
A police spokesperson said: "There was a sudden death in that area on Sunday and it is not being treated as suspicious.
"A post mortem is being carried out."
North Antrim MLA Mervyn Storey said: "I understand when the girl wakened in the morning, he was dead. My thoughts are with the young man who is deceased but also with the young girl who has had to deal with the traum of this over the past few days."
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Album Review: Art Brut - Brilliant! Tragic!
Released: May 23rd
Regular as clockwork, you can rely on Art Brut to put out a quality album every two years. And we all know what to expect, buzzsaw guitars, art-punk anthems and a bloke talking over the top about girls, pop music and comic books. Well; check, check and …sorta check. You see, the big shock about Art Brut's fourth album is that Mr Eddie Argos has actually learnt how to sing.
Lead single 'Lost Weekend' is a good example of this, and a continuation of Art Brut's fascination with weekends. The whispered singing may imply that Eddie still isn't fully comfortable with his new-found skill, but with the singles tale of drunkenness and romance it's easy to envisage this as the necessity of a thumping hangover. More conventionally delivered is 'Clever Clever Jazz', a steady builder of a song that lurches into shouty punk choruses.
Elsewhere Art Brut demonstrate how far they've grown under the guidance of producer Frank Black. 'Is Dog Eared' in particular confines the guitars to staccato stabs on hard pans, whilst Freddie Feedbacks utterly fantastic sounding bass rumbles through what one of Art Brut's longest songs ever. There are even a couple of quieter moments in 'Sexy Sometimes' and the acoustic intro to 'Ice Hockey', the former self-deprecatingly tender and bruised, the latter startling even in the context of Brilliant! Tragic!.
When it all boils down to it however, this is still very much an Art Brut album and you'll not mistake it as anyone else. There's wonderful and humorous lyrics throughout, a reminder of the days when people assumed the band were a novelty, with the best coming in 'Bad Comedian'. "He dresses like he came free with the NME. How can you bear to hold his hand? I bet he signs his name in Comic Sans." is possibly the best put-down outside of rap and is delivered with perfect timing, immediately discrediting the new boyfriend of an ex with truly Argos-ian wit.
On top of all of the expected and unexpected, it also needs noting that Brilliant! Tragic! Contains Art Brut's most full on songs to date. 'Martin Kemp Welch Five A-Side Football Rules' and 'Axl Rose' are both blistering punk-pop hits that strip away all of their evolution and go straight for the jugular. "When the world's got you by the fucking throat! Who do you want in your corner? Axl Rose!" is so ferociously delivered that it breaks down even KPL's prejudices against the titular singer.
Closing with 'Sealand' is a wonderful move. A simple love song that even resolves It's A Bit Complicated's 'People In Love'. Most shockingly of all 'Sealand' suggests that Eddie has found contentment. His relationship is transported somewhere outside of jurisdiction, somewhere isolated and somewhere that the two of them can truly build their own world. It's all that any of us want at the end of the day, and Eddie's way of getting straight to the heart of his songs subject and fans hearts means that it's a perfect closing statement for the record.
If there's one tragedy about this brilliant album it's that now that Art Brut are established and the initial excitement of their existence is gone it's going to get taken for granted.
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ASU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.
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Characterization of petroleum spill site source zones directly influences the selection of corrective action plans and frequently affects the success of remediation efforts. For example, simply knowing whether or not nonaqueous phase liquid (NAPL) is present, or if there is chemical storage in less hydraulically accessible regions, will influence corrective action planning. The overarching objective of this study was to assess if macroscopic source zone features can be inferred from dissolved concentration vs. time data. Laboratory-scale physical model studies were conducted for idealized sources; defined as Type-1) NAPL-impacted high permeability zones, Type-2) NAPL-impacted lower permeability zones, and Type-3) dissolved chemical …
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The recent highly publicized hacks of private and government entities have ignited discussion about expanding the role of cybersecurity in traditional CS curricula. This is a good thing. What isn't, is that most colleges don't require computer science students to take security courses. In fact, many don't even offer them. Why? Because most developers think that security people should handle security problems, as do the vast majority of their college instructors. After all, developers want to focus on features and functionality. Not fixing problems.
Per an oft-cited study by CloudPassage conducted earlier this year, only one of the top 36 undergraduate computer science programs in the United States made passing a cybersecurity course a graduation requirement. After college, retrofitting these young developers with a security-focused utility belt isn't really an option. Not just because it's too costly—but because no one really has a way to even do it, or has discovered a way that works.
So how can things get to the point where twenty-somethings come off the assembly line being fed a well-balanced diet of development and security? With the know-how to build solid applications, not just functional ones?
The answer is simple: We need to flip the script and start teaching professors and mentors about the benefits of weaving security into every aspect of developer education. Understanding the best way to do that, of course, starts with understanding why it's not already being done.
Reason #1: The Current Academic Model Doesn't Work When It Comes to Security
Traditionally, computer science programs have done an excellent job with theory. Students are taught to be great computer scientists—not great developers.
IEEE Member Roy Wattanasin addresses one the main problems with cybersecurity education, saying that there is no template or guide for instructors to follow. They have to create their own course curricula and with the list of zero-days and online exploit kits popping up daily, it's almost impossible to even know where to begin. Wattanasin surveyed computer science programs in the Boston area, and he that found that no two within computer science courses were alike and no school offered a course specifically on cybersecurity. This is a huge issue for employers, and with such fragmented education there is no telling how well equipped, if at all, these graduates are to tackle security issues.
Security knowledge, unlike high-level theory, requires developers to get their hands dirty. This isn't to say traditional methods aren't useful to a fledgling developer; they just don't compare to actually building something with security baked in from the get-go.
Understanding security issues requires developers to:
Care about the thing they're protecting— whether it be user data, ability to control an app, etc.
Think like an attacker and understand how they would gain access
Have a clear understanding of what the security issue looks like in the code base, how it's manifested and how it's exploited
And for many developers, it's just not practical to go through the entire process—especially when security issues can be someone else's problem.
Reason # 2: Cybersecurity Degrees—Great For Security People, But Developers?
The way security people think, react to problems, and reach solutions is foreign to developers. It's almost like they speak different languages. So while undergraduate cybersecurity degrees might very well result in high-quality, focused professionals, they aren't useful for developers. "You know the situation is bad when companies like Bloomberg, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft are creating their own cybersecurity programs to train employees," says Ming Chow, a professor at Tufts University and close friend of Codiscope.
What the world really needs isn't a new degree. It's a developer-education reboot. Why? Without dovetailing security into developer education from the start, developers won't become truly bilingual. They'll always be "developers who know something about security." Not "security-driven developers," who could be trained to incorporate the principles of security into dev work and ensure nothing gets lost in translation.
Reason #3: Non-Traditional & DIY Approaches Aren't Always Reliable
Bootcamps and online courses do a fantastic job of preparing new developers to write code. Graduates of these programs may very well have an edge over CS students because of the project-based, hands-on nature of their education. But despite the explosion in growth, devs coming out of these programs don't get the same level of security training they would in traditional academic programs. The skills they learned in these crash-course environments need to be continually developed.
Even if we assume it was possible, in principle, for a self-taught developer to focus on writing secure code from the start, it doesn't really work in practice. A Google search or trip down a Stack Overflow rabbit hole can do more harm than good. Per our CEO, Gary Jackson: "Most of what people vote up on Stack Overflow is wrong."
This also impacts veteran devs. looking to bolster their own security knowledge when on the job training doesn't cut it. The lack of solid resources actually disincentivizes learning. And reinforces the mistaken idea that security issues should be handled by security people.
Change Is A-Comin'
Pockets of the academic world have recognized that the CS curriculum in its current form is failing to prepare students for the workforce, and they're trying to fix it one course at a time.
Ming Chow offered colleagues the following manifesto at the end of his New England Security Day presentation "Chipping Away at the Security Education Problem."
There is no excuse to not integrate security into computer science courses, especially systems and application-based courses
Inform students of the security and privacy problems and opportunities; ask students to be good citizens
Encourage and challenge students to develop the curiosity and mindset of the bad guy
Do not use only traditional teaching and learning techniques for courses. Learning how to take tests isn't helping
Provide mentorship and networking opportunities
In adhering to these principles, professors can create stronger developers (and better job candidates).
Provided the professors themselves have an understanding of security, small tweaks to existing projects won't be difficult to implement. Baby steps, like simply encouraging CS students to think about security at the beginning of each assignment and discussing potential threats, where they come from, and how to prevent them will pay major dividends.
Educators—academic or otherwise—are in the best possible position to incite change. A shift toward more secure code begins with recognition of its importance and subsequent inclusion in curricula. There isn't a single CS professor or bootcamp instructor on the planet incapable of asking his or her students "what could go wrong," and having a conversation.
Where Does This Leave Us?
If we want students to become developers who write secure code, the answer is simple: put them in an environment where secure code is the only kind of code. Unlike security professionals, developers are in the unique position to fix security issues before they start. Like, before the toasters and smart cribs start spying on us. Clearly, application security is evolving and developer education needs to evolve with it.
If proper training means delaying the inevitable rise of Skynet, we're all for it. So—Professors! Developers! Bootcamp mentors! Stack Overflow contributors! Rise up and help us eliminate the plague of application insecurity by equipping young developers with the skills they need to write secure code.


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Beginning with Clara Barton's battlefield experiences, the American Red Cross has been committed to serving U.S. military personnel and their families. This commitment is one of two mandates written into its congressional charter.
With that long-standing commitment close to its heart, the local Red Cross's Services to the Armed Forces Department will participate in events surrounding Veterans' Day.
* On Monday, Nov. 7 the Services to the Armed Forces will be at Columbus State Community College from 11-1:30 in Room 156 of Delaware Hall as part of the college's observance of Veterans' Week.
* On Thursday, Nov. 10, the Services to the Armed Forces will participate in the Columbus Veterans' Day Parade, which begins at 11:30 a.m. on the Ohio State House's West Plaza.
Red Crossers in the Services to the Armed Forces department provide home comforts and critical services on bases and in military hospitals around the world. They support military families during deployments and emergencies and continue serving veterans after they leave active duty.
Services include responding to emergency needs for food, clothing, and shelter, referrals to counseling services, respite care for caregivers, and other resources that meet the unique needs of local military members, veterans and their families.
As in all of its work, the Red Cross, through its nationwide network of chapters, connects individuals and families with local, state and national resources. These services are available both in the United States and on military installations worldwide.
The American Red Cross Emergency Communications Center is available to help seven days a week, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 1-877-272-7337 (toll-free) or contact the local Red Cross chapter. A family needing immediate assistance can submit a request online or call the American Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337
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I'm a self taught cake and sugar artist.
I'm originally from Hungary,I live in Vancouver BC Canada with my husband and our two children.
I graduated as a ceramist in 1994 but I never actually had a chance to work as one.
I was working as a freelance artist in different areas in the last 20 years, graphic designer, stylist, make up artist, painter and in the film industry as well.
After my children were born I wanted to stay at home with them but still do something creative.
I was always a passionate baker, and when I discovered that sugar art has unlimited possibilities my fate is decided.
I found my new way of art in cake decorating.
Zorica's Cake Art is highly specialized in custom designed cakes and sugar art.
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I use Nicholas Lodge gum paste receipt what dries really fast . With this flower I preferred to tape the star side flowers to the base until they were still soft a little, it prevents breaking them. I never saw a cornflower tutorial, but I needed...
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Wow! What talent!
Thank so much you Raika!
My deepest respect, dear Zorica! :)
Thank you so much Neli! You're such an incredible talent, your words means a lot to me :) xxx
Hajnalka, thank you for being not only so incredibly talented, but also such a Nice and hubmle persion.
I send you a big hug, wish you lots of preasure With the sugar dough, and a lot of recognition, which you deserve!
So nice from you, thank you Neli ! All the best for you too! :)
Hiya – new follower to your gorgeous work x
Hello Zorica, from now on I can follow your amazing work here to, next to facebook. X
Thank for both of you! :) xx
Your work is amazing – I am totally in awe of your modelling. You are a very talented artist x
Thank you so much Judy !
Your cake is fantastic.
Thank you Viorica!
Beautiful work!!!
Thank you!


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The fourth episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. didn't dive into the Marvel comics canon overtly – which is probably a good thing as far as the show is concerned. It'll need to carve out its own universe and identity if it's going to be a success. But the comic-booky vibe was still there, lurking, Gollum-like. You just have to know where to look. "Give me examples," you say? Well, all right, then.
Skye saying "bang" when she pulls the trigger
Onomatopoeia comes banging and clanging into the show. This line isn't a direct reference to any Marvel book I can think of, but it does cut to the heart of the comic book experience. One of the things non-comics readers often think of when – if – they think of comics at all is the use of words, written in bombastic type, as sound effects.
Maybe it'll be obvious to you once I say it, but comic books don't have sound; they have visual conventions designed to convey sound, just as a whole other set of visual conventions convey movement. In the latter case, lines emanating in the direction from which motion originates signify that motion. The more aggressive the line—heavier rule, longer length—the faster or more aggressive the movement.
Sound is different. Words spoken by a character get printed inside an oval, usually white, with a little point aimed at the person speaking. (By convention, thoughts appear in a little cloud, connected to the thinker by circles of decreasing size.) Sounds made by other stuff – objects, explosions, cars peeling out, rockets taking off, etc. –appear as onomatopoetic words or phrases near the action in the frame.
You know the obvious ones, especially if you watched the old Adam West Batman show from the 1960s: bam, pow, crash, and so on. In fact, those are familiar enough that when mainstream publications run articles about comic books, they tend to put them in the headlines as signifiers. As in, "Bang! Pow! Comic Books Grow Up!" I think I actually reported one of those in the 1990s. Sorry.
I bring this up because novice comic book readers often express trouble figuring out how to process all this visual information. What do they read first? The dialog? The narration squares? The sound effects? Or do they look at the pictures? The troubling answer is that unlike any other medium, all those things happen in parallel on only one sensory channel. The writer and artist Scott McCloud thinks way more deeply about all this in his books on comics; they're worth a read.
Anyway, more creative writers use more creative sound effects. I enjoy stuff like "Kra-ka-foom!" (That's a monster hitting a volcano.) Or "Vassszhh!" (That's an alien ray gun.) Or one of my favorites, a classic: "phut!" (A silenced pistol firing.)
In comics, sound effects fell out of favor for a while – avant-garde writers and artists abandoned them in droves by the 1980s. Watchmen forgoes them completely, and The Dark Knight Returns uses them sparingly (the sound of a kryptonite bomb-tipped arrow being fired by the archer Green Arrow: "ktanngggg"). More recently, some comics have tried to deploy them more creatively; Grant Morrison's recent run on Batman built them into the scene, as smoke from an explosion, let's say. And a badguy created by Kevin Smith actually spoke the sounds as the effects appeared.
So maybe I'm reading too deep – heaven forefend – but I like the idea that Skye says "bang" when she pulls the trigger of a gun because deep down she knows she's living a comic book life.
No telepathy
When Melinda May says that no credible evidence exists for telepathy or precognition, she's shutting a door. That little riff is notable not for what it refers to in comics but what it pointedly does not: the X-Men. From Professor X and Phoenix on down, the mutant community of Marvel Comics is heavily populated with people whose brains do nifty stuff. You have your telepaths, of course. Before Jean Grey assumes the cosmic power of the Phoenix (and eventually destroys a solar system) she goes by Marvel Girl, a telepath who also has the power of telekinesis, moving stuff with your mind.
(I always thought it'd be cool if telekinesis took just as much energy as if you had to get up and move a thing with your body. Like, if you were too lazy to get up and find the remote control with your body, you'd be too lazy to do it with your mind, too.)
The X-Men and most if not all of the Marvel mutants are off limits for S.H.I.E.L.D., since they're owned not by Marvel Studios or its parent company, Disney, but by Fox. Fans (and the head of Marvel's film division) often pine for a future when all the contracts will resolve with every Marvel character under one cinematic roof. May's remark doesn't preclude that, but since Fox's X-Men have been reading minds since the 1960s in movie time, bringing them in line with the Avengers-verse would seem to require a reboot and modernization, or a retcon. (That's a retroactive continuity change, when you change backstory.)
Alien text
Longtime Marvel obsessives, the kind of people who write articles about comic book references in TV shows and bought and studied the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe, will remember the back pages of those comics that listed alien races. Number of appendages, average skin color and height, names of representatives. I remember being shocked to learn that the official representatives of humanity were Reed Richards and Ben Grim, Mr. Fantastic and the Thing of the Fantastic Four. Maybe I was hoping the job would be mine.
The Marvel Universe is full of aliens, of course. In Avengers, the aliens with which Loki allied himself, the Chitauri, were a version of longtime bad guys the Skrulls, shapeshifters locked in an eternal war with another race, the Kree. So let's cross the Chitauri off the list of who the TV show's aliens might be – S.H.I.E.L.D. would have recognized that text, right? Could be the Kree, or some version of them. But if I got to express a preference, I'd put in a request for the Dire Wraiths, another bunch of shapeshifters with barbed, brain-sucking tongues. Why? Because their main antagonist, the hero who fought them, was a cybernetic spaceknight named Rom, based on a poor-selling toy that was actually pretty charming.
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I'm linking up with the following for tea
Monday, October 27, 2014
Mothers Hug Your Children
I'm linking up with the following for tea
15 comments :
- Bernideen said...
I have never traveled in an RV but think it would be fun. Corn bread is always yummy with tea!
- October 27, 2014 at 11:30 PM
- Ruth Weston said...
We were all so appalled...what a tragedy. We have been praying for Canada as we pray for the US. Glad you can take a bit of a jaunt. I, too, love cornbread.Thanks for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea.
- October 27, 2014 at 11:48 PM
- KathyB. said...
I love seeing what you cook & bake in your RV and also reading about life in it, and your travels.
The shooting saddened me , such a loss to a family, a country, and for no good reason. My heart and prayers go to to your country and the soldier's family.
- October 28, 2014 at 4:43 AM
- deb @ frugal little bungalow said...
I love that little figurine :)
AND cornbread :)
- October 28, 2014 at 6:33 AM
- September Violets said...
Cpl. Cirillo's funeral is today, and CBC is running a live feed starting at 10:30 (Eastern). I hope the rain stops soon, but it has set the mood for today.
Your cornbread looks delicious! We make it too, and call it Johnny Cake ;) Enjoy the travels! Wendy x
- October 28, 2014 at 8:46 AM
- Sandi@ Rose Chintz Cottage said...
It's been a sad and shocked week here in Canada.
I love cornbread and I have been craving it since August but I keep forgetting to make it. You have inspired me to do so, Cindy. I hope you are enjoying your travels. Take care and thank you for joining me for tea.
- October 28, 2014 at 10:30 AM
- Beth L. said...
It was so sad.... you are right... hug your child today!
We have a camper but don't really travel in it... just go to events such as festivals and car shows. But it is true if you want to you can make most anything.....
- October 28, 2014 at 12:08 PM
And I love coming along on your travels. So generous of you to share your trip with us.
We remember Nathan Cirillo today with sadness and pride as well as the soldier who was run over.
- October 28, 2014 at 12:35 PM
- Gentle Joy said...
You are right... we need to treasure each day we have with each other... we never know how many we will have. Thank you for sharing.
- October 28, 2014 at 12:50 PM
- Rajesh said...
This is an unfortunate incident. Flowers are beautiful.
- October 28, 2014 at 1:45 PM
- Amy at love made my home said...
This was indeed such shocking news wasn't it. xx
- October 28, 2014 at 6:42 PM
- Beth said...
Hope you are enjoying your travels, Cindy. It sounds wonderfully relaxing.
- October 28, 2014 at 8:13 PM
- Martha's Favorites said...
Hi Cindy: It is so sad what is happening to our young men. It breaks my heart. Hope you are having a wonderful time on your travels. Thanks for joining our party. Safe travels, Martha
- October 28, 2014 at 10:55 PM
- Susan Clayton said...
What a stunning and horrible event. Our thoughts and prayers are with Cpl. Cirillo's family and with Canada.
Praise God for the comfort of small blessings like tea and cornbread.
- October 29, 2014 at 9:10 AM
- Lynne said...
We in America ache with you. . .
Dreadful . . .
- October 31, 2014 at 9:52 AM


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Seeing Red
Narrative Feature Film (in development)
Director: Liselle Mei | Writers: Derek Nguyen & Liselle Mei
Producer: Derek Nguyen
Developed at the IFP Market's No Borders Program and Tribeca Film Festival's All-Access Alumni Program
Winner of the 2012 C3: Project Market at the LA Asian Pacific Film Festival
When the security of their lives suddenly gives way, three women in New York City's Chinatown find themselves pushed to acts of revenge and reconciliation…
Winding through the backstreets of New York's Chinatown, a motorcycle accident overturns three seemingly safe and unconnected worlds. A sheltered housewife discovers that her husband has been leading a double life. A young girl finds herself trapped by the sexual advances of her sister's older lover. A widow plots to confront the man responsible for her husband and daughter's accidental deaths. Seeing Red is the collision of these invisibly-linked stories, each character avenging loss in the name of love.


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I hate to break it to you, but those beloved Jurassic Park toys of your childhood -- pure trash. Yep, Mattel or whichever toy company was responsible behind the merchandise for the Jurassic Park franchise didn't know jack squat about dinosaurs. In an effort to stomp all over the childhood nostalgia of millennials everywhere, Mashable got a dinosaur expert to examine and brutally critique dinosaur toys. Damn you, science!
I suppose he thinks the chaos effect mutated dinosaur toys weren't legit either. I don't care what this dinosaur expert says, I'm gonna hold on to my neon-colored bullshitosaurus memories.


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"Too often children are asked to save the whales, the rainforest, the Earth," says habitat educator Judith Levicoff from the Philadelphia area. "Although they're all important issues, they are overwhelming concepts to a child. Children live in the moment and need immediate results for their efforts. Butterfly gardens are a way that kids of all ages can think globally and act locally."
Thanks to Judith's Magical Migrating Monarchs program in urban Philadelphia schools, elementary and middle school students in 14 classes raised Monarch butterflies indoors from caterpillars during the fall, then tagged and released them and charted their fall migration south. When the tagged butterflies are found by field scientists, the information helps provide researchers with important data on habitats. That winter, students learned about butterfly habitat needs, then worked in teams to select plants, plan, and plant gardens in schoolyards or lots in the community. Classrooms soon sported butterfly bulletin boards, poetry, migration maps, growth charts, and metamorphosis songs while schoolyards and community lots blossomed with flowers and butterfly wings.
Across the country, butterfly gardening indoors and out has sparked a metamorphosis of students' understanding about basic needs, life cycles, habitats, adaptations, plant/animal interactions -- and about making a difference in our environment. Read on for highlights of other classrooms that have taken wing.
Learning Soars in Butterfly Garden
"Our students have certainly learned the basics about butterflies and the plants they depend on, but our butterfly garden has yielded an even richer harvest than that," says fifth grade, Orion, IL, teacher Marcia Whitmore. "What we've learned in this microcosm has prompted a richer understanding of ecology and the need to conserve habitats in other parts of the world," she adds.
Marcia's students regularly bring journals to the butterfly garden to record weather data and observations of butterfly visitors and the plants they frequent. "I want them to appreciate that if you're going to be interested in the natural world, you need more than casual observations. It's best to carefully observe and keep good records, then review data and patterns that emerge," she explains.
Her students' keen attention to detail has had its rewards. For instance, some students noticed that the zinnias and marigolds they'd raised weren't attracting as many winged visitors as the asters, big bluestem, bergamot, and other wildflowers in the garden. This prompted further observations and a discussion of why native plants might be most appropriate for local wildlife. "When they looked more closely, the students had a tough time finding the nectar on some of our classroom-grown plants, and began to appreciate that the wild plants and butterflies were better adapted to one another," says Marcia.
Students' curiosity about the colors and patterns on many butterflies yielded a "real life" lesson on adaptations. Their research revealed that such characteristics helped the creatures survive. They learned that monarchs, for instance, eat milkweed and incorporate its toxins into their bodies. This makes them distasteful to birds who avoid not only the monarch, but also the viceroy, which mimics the monarch patterns.
Classroom Butterfly Nursery
"My keen observers also learned how to spot butterfly eggs and identify caterpillars on the underside of leaves," says Marcia. They found black swallowtail caterpillars on Queen Anne's lace and dill, and plenty of monarch caterpillars on milkweed, then set up recycled bottle chambers in the classroom to rear the insects. "Student observations and questions often lead to experiments," notes Marcia. For instance, one group speculated that the waste produced by caterpillars might be a good plant fertilizer, and plans to set up an investigation to test their hypothesis.
Inquiry on the Wing
Ginny Elliot's third graders in Tama, IA, used their GrowLab to raise native host plants for butterfly larvae as well as nectar plants for mature butterflies. They collected seeds of native prairie species, simulated winter by chilling them, then successfully raised some indoors. "Although we set some in the butterfly garden," said Ginny, "the students made sure to return some plants to their original location."
The class also raised marigolds and zinnias and other annuals indoors to plant outside as nectar sources for their winged guests. They learned about the different conditions butterflies require to survive, and how to provide those conditions in their habitat. Students experimented with different types of plants and water supplies. One young scientist even tried setting out a tray with rotten fruit to see which species it might attract. "In addition to learning about habitat needs and developing a greater appreciation for these creatures," said Ginny, "students came to understand that flowers and plants have much more importance than simply the aesthetic value we humans perceive."
Got Milkweed?
Entrepreneurs Expedite Metamorphosis
Students in the gardening club at Casselberry Elementary School in Casselberry, FL, have filled an entire 10- by 10-foot garden bed with a species of native milkweed, a favorite of Monarch butterfly larvae. Their goal? To raise and track the eastern migration path of Monarchs to Mexico and raise money for their outdoor classroom. To enable others to experience the magical metamorphosis they'd witnessed, the students established a company to produce Monarch chrysalides in the classroom. (The larvae dined on their garden-raised milkweed.) They introduced the project to others by distributing a chrysalis they'd nurtured to each classroom, pre-K through grade 5, then asked students to release the emerging butterflies near the club's nectar-producing flower beds. This was such a success that the young entrepreneurs decided to sell chrysalid "trees" (with 1 to 5 pupae each) so students, teachers, and parents could release Monarchs in neighborhood gardens. Each sale includes a student-designed brochure with care instructions and information on Monarch migrations.
The products must have delighted the first 200 buyers; 600 new orders are now waiting to be filled! Buoyed by their booming business, club members have dreamed up other products -- worm farms, ladybug lodges, and praying mantis terraria -- that might inspire learning and yield a profit. "I originally had vegetable gardens in mind, but it was student impetus that moved this project forward instead," says fifth grade teacher Frances Guest. "There's no question that they are much more committed to a project when they're in charge!"


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Do you know there is a shrine of Japanese myth origin?
It is Izumooyashiro.
The Japanese old name for October is "Kannazuki," means a month of no gods. This name is relate to Izumooyashiro.
In the Japanese myth, there are myriads of gods appears in. In October, myriads of gods all around Japan gather to Izumooyashiro for the conference. So, October called a month of no gods in Japan except Shimane.
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The special feature of this shrine is very big straw festoon. There are 2 big straw festoon. The smaller one is lenght 6.5m, weight 1t, the bigger one is lenght 13m, weight 4.5t.
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