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Ucross Foundation
The Ucross Foundation is a nonprofit foundation incorporated in 1981. The primary objectives of the foundation include the restoration of the historic Clear Fork headquarters of the Pratt and Ferris Cattle Company (the complex of buildings known as Big Red and built in 1882), the promotion of the preservation of other historical sites in the area, and the provision of facilities and program activities for an artists-in-residence project. The Ucross Foundation opened its doors in 1983. The Foundation is located 27 miles southeast of Sheridan. The facilities are located on a 20,000-acre working cattle ranch. Approximately 100 residents are selected each year in a highly competitive application process. Big Red, as the gallery is known, provides space for fine art exhibits throughout the year. Open Mon-Fri from
- Address: 30 Big Red Lane
- City/State: Clearmont, WY 82835
- Phone: 307-737-2291
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Wednesday, July 27, 2016
And Now Good-Bye, by James Hilton: A Review
As a writer of dark fantasy, this slice-of-life story appealed to me only because the protagonist was one Rev. Howat Freemantle, a clergyman. The opening prologue tells of his heroism when the London train he was a passenger on derailed. He jumped from his passenger car and running to the one that had overturned and on fire, he saved five lives, dragging them from the wreckage even though his hands and arms endured terrible burns.
After that dramatic prologue that includes the story of his nervous breakdown the resulting recovery and the heroic welcome he received when he returns to his impoverished, middle-class, and fictional village of Browdley, the novel starts detailing the good Reverend's week before the train accident.
I enjoyed the book only because I too am an ordained member of the clergy and I was surprised to read that the travails of the clergy in Great Britain between the two World Wars mirrored mine exactly, almost 90 years later. Unfortunately, the ending left a very bad figurative taste in my mouth. The solution to his problems are not ones that are held in high admiration and we discover that his reasons for his heroic behavior are not so altruistic as first thought. The book then reveals itself to be a tragedy.
Nonetheless, I am glad I took the time to read the novel. I'm well aware the trope of the morally flawed clergyman has been done to death to the point that if I am reading a mystery or other genre novel that contains a member of the clergy, I already know who the bad guy is. However, in Hilton's day and age, the trope was still fresh and, therefore, adds a more shocking dénouement to the work. Able to put myself in the mind of a reader that would have read the book during the early 1930s, I can appreciate how Hilton constructed the tale. In addition, I always like to read outside my comfort zone. And Now Good-Bye is not a genre novel by any stretch of the imagination, but the benefit of reading a viewpoint from another time and another culture is priceless.
I started keeping track of books that I completed and since August 5, 2010, And Now Good-Bye is book #232 and my fourteenth completed book for 2016.
Artificial Intelligence Writes 'Perfect' Horror Script?
Nope. Not at all.
Jack Zhang is the founder of Greenlight Essentials, a "company that is dedicated to helping entertainment professionals better understand movie data and bring big data analysis to the film industry." In other words, using audience reaction and preferences as well as box office numbers, their goal is to create movies that make mega bucks at the box office.
In other words, the end result is a film infested with two pitfalls of hack writing:
1. trope : a common or overused theme or device.
2. cliche : a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought.
Currently, Greenlight Essentials has scripted a movie that was scripted mostly by computer. The film, Impossible Things, is being pushed on Kickstarter.
The Kickstarter webpage also contains the teaser video also scripted by the AI. Take a look, but be aware there is some gore involved as well as scene-chewing music. Jack Zhang's computer says you will love it especially if you are a woman under the age of 25.
"We used [AI] to generate the premise and the key plot points of the film. Before a single word was written, our AI told us that if we wanted to match audience taste, we needed to make a horror film that featured both ghost and family relationships, and that a piano scene and a bathtub scene would need to be used in the movie trailer to increase the likelihood that our target audience would like it."Will the movie deal well? I think so. It will be the first film coauthored by an AI that will make it a novelty, but the problem is that all future movies will only be repetitions of the exact same formula. That will burn out an audience quickly.
So, I confess I really don't feel my career as a dark fantasy author is threatened at all. Though I am guaranteed to write the occasional bomb, my successes will be my own from my own creative well.
Write on!
Sunday, July 17, 2016
Progress Report on The Shrine War
Presently up to 7,235 words.
I started off with five Kitsune defending their Shinto shrine against an invading force of 10 Inugami. At this point, I have three Kitsune left taking on about six spirit dogs and one human being freaking out over what is essentially a yōkai war.
Writing action scenes is not a strength of mine, but here in its unedited form is one of the latest. An Inugami has rendered Hoso, the youngest of the Kitsune shrine maidens, unconscious in a surprise attack, stolen her clothes, and used magic to create an illusion to look like her. Sneaking into the shrine's oratory, the Inugami has been able to get close enough to Sen, the head of the shrine maidens, to attack her.
Sen shifted to her right and the katana blade slid harmlessly across her chest, creating a slit across her kimono jacket as testimony to its keen edge. She continued in a spin and thrust Hoso away before she could twist the blade and use it in a circular cut.
"Hoso!" Sen cried. "Cease!" But then Sen stopped in surprise.
Hoso's eyes were brown. Whatever stood before her had eyes of amethyst.
"Die, fox!" the creature spat and the voice was not Hoso's but that of an Inugami. It shifted the katana in her hand, brought it above her head, and charged.
Again, Sen moved aside in the nick of time, a ribbon fluttering to the ground from her hair to show how close she had come to being cloven in two. Spinning in place, she brought up her paws, her prayer beads entwined amongst her fingers and glowing azure.
Before the Inugami could bring her sword up for a counterstrike, Sen's fingers wove a complex mudra, her fingers entwining in the beads. A blast of blue energy struck her enemy, flinging what appeared to be Hoso into a screen. The delicate screen shattered into splinters destroying the priceless painting it framed.
Immediately, Sen's attacker stood and shook off the effects of the blast. The attack had removed the illusion and Sen felt an overwhelming mixture of grief and fury to see an Inugami wearing Hoso's shrine maiden attire.
Again, Sen's fingers twisted the prayer chain within a complex dance of her fingers and suddenly an oni, a Japanese yōkai composed of pale, blue fire, stood before her. Sen pointed at the Inugami who assumed a fighting stance.
"I forbid you to shed blood in the hoiden," she said to the oni between gritted teeth. "Humble it and remove its reason." With a scream from the Inugami and a roar from the oni, they charged each other.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Progress Report on The Shrine War
Currently up to 6,500 words and the battle has just started.
My sole human, Brennan Woodbrygg, has just discovered that the shrine is not occupied by humans and is trying to leave with mind and body intact.
In this scene, Brennan is trying to leave unaware that a group of Inugami block the entrance to the shrine and he does not see the twin kitsune sisters, Kiku and Kuwa, hiding in the tree branches high above him.
My sole human, Brennan Woodbrygg, has just discovered that the shrine is not occupied by humans and is trying to leave with mind and body intact.
In this scene, Brennan is trying to leave unaware that a group of Inugami block the entrance to the shrine and he does not see the twin kitsune sisters, Kiku and Kuwa, hiding in the tree branches high above him.
Above him in twin trees that stood on each side of the walkway, Kiku and Kuwa watched the human as he strode quickly down the sandō toward the torii. They had no way to warn him about the Inugami that blocked the entranceway and as he came around the corner in full sight of the invading group, the human and the nine Inugami stared at each other before the spirit dogs screamed out a war cry and swarmed onto the shrine grounds.
The human turned on his heel and ran back toward the haiden.
With prayer beads dangling from their hands and glowing a deep blue, the kitsune twins pulled back the strings of their bows. An arrow of blue energy appeared notched and ready in each bow and simultaneously the two sisters let them fly.
Both found their marks in the Inugami who led the charge. The bolts shattered the soul crystals that hung on chains around their furred necks and the spirits of the Kitsune trapped within them burst out with a loud retort. The bolts of energy passed through the two Inugami violently flinging them backwards to lie still on the ground, their bodies strangely showing no wounds.
The remaining seven Inugami came to a halt and each with practiced ease slid large iron darts from their kimonos and flung them upward toward the sisters where they hid in the boughs. Kiku hugged the trunk as iron darts buried themselves in the tree around her and she heard Kuwa cry out in pain.
Some Careful Advice on Writing
Yesterday I posted a silly little writing exercise inspired by a conversation with my three sons, but as I read back over it I thought it would be another fun exercise to demonstrate the method I use to write. Now your writing style is going to be vastly different. The name of the game is not that you mimic how I write, but that eventually you have finished, published stories under your belt.
An intuitive writer by nature and personality, I did not block out the story with an outline as some writers prefer. Instead, I considered the story for two days, pondering how I could take the elements of the challenge—the humor of comparing an insipid drink with the banality of kissing one's sister—and create a hopefully amusing story.
I deliberately chose a Victorian setting because of its renowned reputation for sexual repression. I too easily could have turned the story into nothing but an obscene joke, but I personally do not care to write about sexual themes. Seriously, any hack can write porn, but to take a scenario and creatively write about an indirect sexual theme without coming across as nothing more than a sophomoric off-color shaggy dog story takes years of practice. It took me an hour to write the story, but it took me two days of pondering plot and research into Victorian England and thirty years of writing experience to write a story less than 900 words.
Here is a list of what I had to research to write The Tea Experiment:
An intuitive writer by nature and personality, I did not block out the story with an outline as some writers prefer. Instead, I considered the story for two days, pondering how I could take the elements of the challenge—the humor of comparing an insipid drink with the banality of kissing one's sister—and create a hopefully amusing story.
I deliberately chose a Victorian setting because of its renowned reputation for sexual repression. I too easily could have turned the story into nothing but an obscene joke, but I personally do not care to write about sexual themes. Seriously, any hack can write porn, but to take a scenario and creatively write about an indirect sexual theme without coming across as nothing more than a sophomoric off-color shaggy dog story takes years of practice. It took me an hour to write the story, but it took me two days of pondering plot and research into Victorian England and thirty years of writing experience to write a story less than 900 words.
Here is a list of what I had to research to write The Tea Experiment:
- The life of Queen Victoria so with a throwaway sentence I could set the time of the story: ...we discussed Queen Victoria's upcoming Diamond Jubilee...
- Common names and surnames in Victorian England: Carl Addison and his sister, Violet.
- As Victorian England did not have caffeine-free, diet Pepsi, I had to research tea and the different types available: the East India Tea Company, Souchong, orange pekoe, and Bohea.
- A realistic reason for Violet to be living with her brother: a cholera outbreak in her village near the family estate.
- An insipid drink: Tea imported from Indonesia to America.
- An accurate French phrase to add color to the Victorian English setting: "C'est juste une façon de parler."
- My narrator is attending school to become a barrister. In the original story I had him becoming a "banister," something altogether different. I only caught that on the third reading.
- Many words were repeated in the same sentence. As many readers internally read with a vocal voice, repetitive words must carry true impact. This sentence carries meaning with its repetition:
"Beastly stuff," he said as he once again picked up his cup of Souchong. "Beastly stuff fit only for a beastly people of a beastly country."In one paragraph I had the word "door" and "her" each mentioned three times. That only represents sloppy writing.
- I worked with some sentences on the cadence, reading the work aloud. If the sentence sounds good to my actual ear, chances are good that it will sound well to my reader's inner, mental ear. I have found that having alliteration, words that rhyme, and contrasting phrases in the same sentence creates a form of internal intonation (notice what I did there in those last two words?) that has become a strong part of my literary voice.
- Pondered for some time over simple word choices. English is rich in synonyms and some words carry more impact than others. I agree simple words are the best, but my story takes place in Victorian England where the verbiage was more complex. I wanted to convey my characters as enjoying a higher social class which makes it all the more surprising when Carl kisses his sister.
- Write as much and as often as you can. Writing, like any art, is a muscle. If you use it, it strengthens itself. If you do not, it atrophies. This blog does not exist solely for your pleasure. The discipline of making at least one entry per week demands I write, write often and, write well.
- Read books on writing. I also own seven books on writing reference and grammar and I read them often. My favorite book on writing is On Writing, by Stephen King.
- Fall in love with words. Fall in love with sentences. A carefully crafted five-word sentence is more delightful than a sloppily written novel.
- Read, read, read. And read books that you are not interested in writing. I do not write romantic novels, but reading classic romance has added a delightful depth to my own work.
- Seriously, read that last entry aloud and hear its lyrical cadence with all the "r" sounds and the alliterative "delightful depth." That came from 30 years of writing. Do not bemoan your first experiments in writing. They are the steps toward finding your own voice. And your voice will not be mine or any other author's.
- Don't give up.
Monday, July 11, 2016
The Tea Experiment: What Hath My Madness Wrought?
The Tea Experiment
An Elegant, Yet Boorish Literary Study for the Common Man
by Alan Loewen
NOTE: My three sons caught me drinking a caffeine-free, diet Pepsi and derided me for my choice in beverages when I responded, "Drinking caffeine-free, diet Pepsi is much akin to kissing one's sister. The magic is missing and yet, if you do enjoy it, there is something very wrong with you." Their reaction to my quaint allusion was one of strict revulsion and after discussion, my middle son challenged me to use the expression in a story. The writing exercise follows and it appears that all I have succeeded in is creating my first, albeit subtle, questionable joke.
I had joined my friend, Carl Addison, in his rooms, some floors above the busy streets of London. There, ensconced in his library we discussed Queen Victoria's upcoming Diamond Jubilee and other matters, when Carl summoned his sister, Violet, to kindly bring us some tea.
Carl was addicted to Souchong, imported by the East India Tea Company, and Carl was enchanted by the deep, rich flavor and smoky aroma that came from preparing the tea over slowly smouldering pine logs. I myself enjoyed a good cup of orange pekoe, but I did not wish to inconvenience Violet by making her brew two separate pots. In my own rooms, I drank naught but Bohea, but as Carl referred to the brand merely as swill, I kept my poverty-induced secrets to myself.
Violet brought us the tea service and acted as hostess while she poured the strong libation into individual cups. Though normally living at the family estate in Sussex, an outbreak of cholera in the nearby village had persuaded her parents it best that Violet stay with her brother in London until the infection ran its course through the populace. She was a delicate creature of eighteen years and though her hair and eyes were a mousy brown, her feminine features and pretty face made up for other minor faults. In her company, I usually found my own thoughts pondering possibilities between us, but my future as a barrister had not yet been assured and her parents would never condone a relationship between their priceless Violet and a lowly student unable to even afford a decent tea. I found myself unable to keep my gaze off of her as she left the room.
Fortunately, Carl had not noticed my sudden lack of manners. Lost in his steaming cup, he inhaled the aroma deeply. "How I do love a good cup of tea," he said. "I believe it is what has made Britain what it is today." He lifted his cup in a form of salute. "British ingenuity and tea. The sun will never set on our empire."
"Here, here," I replied and joined him in our first sip of the heady brew.
He sat the cup down on his tray, momentary lost in thought. "Do you know the Americans are exporting their tea from Indonesia?"
"You don't say," I responded.
"By my word," he said. "As if they could compete with our own resources in India. You know, I confess that I tried some."
"How bohémien," I replied with some surprise. "And what was it like?"
"Beastly stuff," he said as he once again picked up his cup of Souchong. "Beastly stuff fit only for a beastly people of a beastly country."
"Indonesian tea," I mused with a faint shudder. "Drinking it must be akin to kissing one's sister. The magic is completely missing and yet, if you do enjoy it, it implies there is something very wrong with you."
Carl put the cup back down on the tray, his brow furrowed in puzzlement. "What a ghastly thing to say," he said.
"C'est juste une façon de parler," I replied with a shrug. "Merely a figure of speech, but the spirit of it is true."
"I daresay you might be right." At that we heard a faint knock at the door and Violet entered. "I've come to gather up the tea things," she said.
"Thank you, my dear," Carl said, "but may I impose on your good nature to assist in an experiment?"
"Why, dear Carl, you know I am always willing to help you with your studies."
With that, Carl got up off his chair and immediately swept her up in an embrace.
Stunned into inactivity, I could only watch and stare with mouth agape as Carl smothered his sister with a kiss directly on her lips, holding her as Violet's eyes grew wide in shock and horror. It was a full half a minute before he released her and, with a shriek, Violet fled the room.
I ran to the hallway only to see Violet fleeing into her bedroom and slamming the door shut followed by distant muffled sobs.
I turned to see Carl back in his chair, deep in thought. "And what," I demanded in a fury, "was the result of that?"
Carl looked at me, lost in a pensive mood. "I fear," he said, "that in the near future whenever I think of dear Violet, I shall always think first of Indonesian tea."
Carl looked at me, lost in a pensive mood. "I fear," he said, "that there is something very wrong with me."
Thursday, July 7, 2016
Adrift Off The Great Red Spot, 22°51'23.14"S, 98°49'24.40"W
|Io and Jupiter courtesy of NASA
Adrift Off The Great Red Spot, 22°51'23.14"S, 98°49'24.40"W
by Alan Loewen
"Mayday, mayday! This is Captain Arthur Vinson of the floating refinery, Daphne's Tear. I am adrift 800 kilometers away from the wall of the Great Red Spot, twenty-two degrees, fifty-one minutes, twenty-three point fourteen seconds south and ninety-eight degrees, forty-nine minutes, and twenty-four point forty seconds west. Over."
The only response was the soft hiss of static.
Vinson did not believe in luck, but if he had he would have had to admit he had attracted a very bad surplus of it lately.
Daphne's Tear was a huge nanoKevlar balloon a full kilometer in diameter holding to its underside the refinery and the cramped quarters Vinson called home. As Daphne's Tear drifted through the upper clouds of Jupiter, it scooped up the rich gases of the atmosphere and its refineries turned it into fuel for the energy-starved ships that now transported humanity among the planets.
It was a dangerous job, the annual mortality rates almost a full three percent, but after just a year, Vinson would have enough in his bank account to retire for life to a terraformed Mars with a great view of Olympus Mons.
But now, it looked like he was just going to be just a statistic after all except maybe becoming the first black man to die in Jupiter's atmosphere.
And because of his nonexistent bad luck, a rare upper atmospheric lightning blast had fried Daphne's electronics including his rescue pod. He had cobbled together enough batteries and spare electronics to get the radio working, but so far there had been no response.
To make matters worse, Daphne's Tear now drifted in the jet stream of Jupiter's upper atmosphere toward the wall of the Great Red Spot, an anticyclonic storm that had raged in Jupiter's southern hemisphere for centuries.
He looked out the thick steelglass window to see the wall so very far away yet getting nearer, an angry turmoil of winds and boiling clouds. The 400 kilometer per hour winds would shred Daphne's Tear to small pieces in seconds.
He sent out another Mayday.
And this time he was rewarded with a faint response.
"Daphne's Tear, this is the April Devil. I am seven hundred kilometers from your position, ETA estimated to be six hours. Over."
Vinson breathed a sigh of relief. If he was going to die, at least he wouldn't be alone.
"April Devil, this is Daphne's Tear. Be aware that I am going to impact the wall of the Great Red Spot ETA eight hours. Over"
"Received, Daphne's Tear. We're on our way. Have your escape pod ready for ejection and pick up."
"No can do, April Devil. A rogue bolt wiped out my electronics. I have no escape pod. I repeat, I have no escape pod."
There was a lengthy pause in the response.
"We'll think of something, Daphne's Tear. Be there in six hours and am relaying your Mayday."
Vinson sat back in his chair, his fingers massaging tense temples. He had six hours to think of a way of transferring himself from his ship to the April Devil.
They say time flies when you're having fun. It also flies when the prospect of sudden death rears itself. Other calls from other floating refineries came in but being too far away, all they could do was offer prayers and wishes for good luck.
When the April Devil arrived, the wall of the Great Red Spot was much closer. Only two hundred kilometers away and the lightning bolts, hundreds of kilometers long danced through the boiling clouds, forming a nimbus around each cloud-like feature, each individual bolt equaling hundreds of the lightning bolts ever produced on Earth.
If he was going to die, at least, thank heaven, it would be quick.
But in six hours, he had come up with a solution. It was the solution of a desperate man and desperate men can be fools, but there was no other way.
The April Devil hung beside him four kilometers away.
Vinson clicked on the radio. "This is Captain Vinson. Who do I have the pleasure of addressing?"
"This is Captain Abby Constantine, at your service." The close proximity of the April Devil had removed the hiss from the transmission. The voice was clearly female. "Any idea of how we are going to get you from the Daphne's Tear to over here?"
Vinson took a deep breath. "Your ship has an access tube that goes all the way to the top of the balloon?"
"Yes, it does," Constantine replied. "but how does that help you get from your ship to mine?"
"I'm going to atmo it."
"What? Are you insane?"
Vinson laughed. "Certainly, but listen. Bring the April Devil right under my gondola. I can hold my breath for forty-five seconds, long enough for me to drop down to the airlock on top of your balloon. The outside air pressure is close to cabin pressure. The temp is a balmy five degrees Celsius."
"And if you try to breathe you'll die from lack of oxygen and every exposed body part will be sunburned to the point of almost needing a skin graft. And you'll probably break every bone in your body when you hit my balloon."
"Details, details. I'm a dead man any other way. And I'm not worried about the sunburn. I'm black enough to protect me for a limited time. Let me try it."
A short pause. "Maneuvering now. Give me five minutes."
"I'll be generous. I'll give you ten, but not a second more."
Arthur Vinson looked around the small cubicle he had called home for three months. Sadly, he patted the console. "Sorry, old girl. Sorry it had to end like this."
He made his way to the airlock, ripping the sheet off his small bed. He gave one last look to what he had called home, stepped into the airlock, and cycled it closed behind him.
Looking out the little window, he watched as the April Devil swung underneath him. Below, he could see the target. Right on top of the balloon, an airlock connected to a small needle-like corridor with a ladder that ran straight through the balloon to the gondola below.
And through the thick walls of his own gondola, he could dimly hear the wails of the winds of the approaching Great Red Spot.
Deliberately and slowly, Vinson placed goggles over his eyes, wishing that there had been room in the cramped quarters for an atmospheric suit. However, gondola builders had other ideas than basic safety. There simply was no logical need for having such a bulky item in a gondola where all space was a premium. Anyway, if there was a need to leave the gondola itself for any reason, sometimes even in an escape pod, you were probably dead anyway.
So Vinson hyperventilated his lungs until he felt dizzy. Then quickly making sure his goggles securely protected his eyes, without a moment's further pause, he pushed the escape bar that blew the emergency locks of the outer door open.
He fell toward the April Devil and all he could perceive was a barrage of color and cold and sound and the overwhelming need to breathe. The winds of Jupiter buffeted him, but streaming up around the mass of the April Devil's balloon they slowed his fall just as he hoped they would. Behind him, holding onto it with a death grip, Vinson's bed sheet acted as a fluttering tail to slow his descent even more.
He still approached the other balloon at a frightening speed.
He hit the nanoKevlar surface of the April Devil's balloon with a thud and he felt something snap in his chest, but by grace, he was only a yard away from the airlock. The gamble had worked, but the last card had not yet been drawn.
This close to the surface of the balloon, the ascending winds were quieter, so ignoring the screaming pain in his chest, Vinson let the adrenaline of fear drive him to the airlock on hands and knees.
It was when he had the airlock door open that he lost the strength to hold his breath. With a gasp, Arthur Vinson drew the atmosphere of Jupiter into his lungs and he felt a moment's relief for there was air at last in his lungs.
Unfortunately, its oxygen content was measured in scant molecules per square foot.
And then he noticed the aroma, a delicate presence of roses, the perfume of Jupiter.
And now unconscious, he was not aware of the arms reaching out for him.
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He awoke to a pair of bright green eyes looking at him with concern. He coughed and decided that was a bad thing, but he couldn't stop.
Everything throbbed with agony, but pain was good. Pain meant he was alive.
"Captain Vinson?"
Breathing deeply, Vinson looked up at his rescuer, a trim lady with green eyes. He wanted to respond, but even the thought of talking simply inspired another coughing jag.
"Please don't try to talk or move. We're just an hour away from one of the Southern platforms. They have a hospital bed all ready for you."
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Six months later, Arthur Vinson stared out the window of his home just far away from the slopes of Olympus Mons to watch the annual climb of green vegetation up its lower slopes. Each successive year, the green limb climbed just a little higher. Vinson was determined to watch that happen for many, many years. He was hoping to get married, raise some children, and share the wonders of this incredible, new world.
It was good the media had finally left him alone. Humanity's adventures in the Solar System eventually pushed his story down the list to be replaced by other heroes, but Arthur Vinson still had his name in the history books. Not only was he the first man to fly the winds of Jupiter, he had also been the first to breathe its perfume and survive.
Monday, July 4, 2016
Progress Report on The Shrine War
Currently up to 5,533 words on The Shrine War and just came to the actual battle scene where the five kitsune shrine maidens must guard their beloved shrine to Inari Ōkami from an invading horde of Inugami.
Of course, my token human is trapped between the two and the kitsune are already down by one.
It will be interesting to see how four kitsune armed only with magic and fox-like wit can defeat ten Inugami also armed with magic and very sharp katanas.
The red fox is the art work of Blood-Kitsune-zaku whose work can be viewed here. The artist of the graphic has released the work for noncommercial use with modification.
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We can all help prevent suicide. The hotline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Phone: (415) 499-1100
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.buckelew.org/programs/north-bay-suicide-prevention
A nationally approved center for cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Marin Cancer Institute gives cancer patients the highest level of personalized, integrative care, close to your home. We provide truly excellent care, in an exceptionally healing environment, from cancer prevention and...
Phone: (415) 925-7822
Website: http://www.maringeneral.org/cancer
A multi-clinic Federally-Qualified Health Center network with a wide array of primary care, specialty and referral services whose mission is to improve the health of our patients and community by providing high quality, cost-effective, culturally sensitive, patient-centered health care.
Phone: (415) 448-1500
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.marinclinic.org
Novato Community Hospital, a Sutter Health affiliate, is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and has a knowledgeable and caring professional staff that provides patients with highly personalized healthcare, using state of the art technology....
Phone: (415) 209-1300
Website: http://www.novatocommunity.sutterhealth.org/
Services available: Primary and preventive medical care for men & women; urgent care; 24 hour on-call coverage; diagnostic laboratory services; podiatry; mental health services; health education; chronic disease management for patients with diabetes, hypertension and asthma; Breast exam...
Phone: (415) 663-8666
Website: http://www.coastalhealth.net
Services available: Primary and preventive medical care for men & women; urgent care; 24 hour on-call coverage; diagnostic laboratory services; health education; chronic disease management for patients with diabetes, hypertension and asthma; breast exam screening and self exam instruction;...
Phone: (415) 868-9656
Website: http://www.coastalhealth.net
Services available: Primary and preventive medical care for men and women; urgent care; 24 hour on-call coverage; diagnostic laboratory services; podiatry; mental health services; health education for chronic diseases; management for patients with diabetes, hypertension and asthma; breast exam...
Phone: (415) 868-0124
Website: http://www.coastalhealth.net
An accredited university offering a wide variety of classes for adults of all ages.
Phone: (415) 457-4440
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.dominican.edu
The Emeritus Students College of Marin (ESCOM) is an association dedicated to the promotion and participation of lifelong learners. There are currently about 600 members who use the two ESCOM offices, on Kentfield campus and Indian Vallley campus in Novato. Membership of $15 includes a monthly...
Phone: (415) 485-9652
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.marin.edu/communityeducation
Comprehensive rehabilitation services - Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Wound Care for patients with orthopedic, neurological, pain, chronic wounds, pulmonary and other diagnoses. The goal is to assist patients in regaining function.
Phone: (415) 485-3541
Marin County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services provides a complete range of mental health services for children, adults, and older adults. Our multilingual, culturally competent staff provides on-site treatment for acute and chronic mental disorders, life crises, and other disabilities...
Phone: (888) 818-1115
Funded in part by a generous grant from the Osher Foundation, this program is designed to provide intellectually stimulating opportunities for 50+ adults in our community. Non-credit courses provide you with the intellectual challenge of academic programs minus the stress of grades, tests, or...
Phone: (415) 458-3763
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.dominican.edu/osher
Care Management starts with a comprehensive assessment to examine your mental, physical, social, and financial needs. Care managers are able to provide everything from on-going services to a short term senior care consultation to address issues of aging and long term planning. In Marin County...
Phone: (415) 449-3777
Website: http://www.seniorsathome.org
Seniors At Home provides comprehensive services to seniors and their families who live in Sonoma, Marin, and San Francisco counties, as well as on the Peninsula. We serve people of all faiths and socioeconomic backgrounds. We offer non-medical homecare, geriatric care management, skilled nursing...
Phone: (415) 449-3777
Website: http://www.seniorsathome.org
Ensures that all county programs, services, activities and facilities are accessible to, and usable by, people with disabilities. The Program works closely with County departments to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination for persons with...
Phone: (415) 499-6065
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.marincounty.org/depts/pw/divisions/disabilityaccess
Adult Day Program for adults with medical, cognitive or behavioral health diagnoses
Phone: (415) 897-6884 x18
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.MarinADHC.org
At Skyview Day Club, individuals all along the memory loss spectrum—from early symptoms to those with more advanced dementia—enjoy exceptional daytime programming in a warm and welcoming community. Whether you love to go out exploring or prefer to stay in enjoying music and the arts, Skyview Day...
Phone: (415) 449-3777
Email: email@example.com
Website: https://seniorsathome.jfcs.org/skyviewdayclub/
Provides full mouth x-rays in the month of February for any patient. Must have a written request from their dentist.
Phone: (415) 457-8811 x8427
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.marin.edu/departments/HealthSciences/DentalAssisting/
Dental Services are currently provided as one of the many benefits under the Medi-Cal program. Find out about the different programs and services offered through DHCS. Contact them to find out how a physician can enroll you and how to receive free screening. Provides services for seniors needing...
Phone: (800) 322-6384
Website: http://www.denti-cal.ca.gov
Low-income dental, medical and behavioral health services
Phone: (415) 339-8813
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.marincityclinic.org
Group participation and activities is a critical component to recovery. A team of nursing staff, clinical social workers and occupational therapists, as well as other healthcare professionals such as dietitians and physical therapists work in collaboration with a doctor to develop a personalized...
Phone: (415) 925-7000
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.maringeneral.org/programs-services/behavioral-health
Whisper Hearing Center is a full service Audiology, Balance and Hearing Aid Clinic. They improve people's ability to connect with their family and friends through better hearing. Whisper Hearing Center provides audiology services, the latest in digital hearing aids, and dizziness evaluations....
Phone: (415) 492-8888
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.whisperhearing.com
Provides group lunches on Wednesdays at 12 noon to those 60 years and over. $3.00 donation requested. Please call at least 7 days in advance to make a reservation (415) 457-4636.
Phone: (415) 485-3077
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://cityofsanrafael.org
Our philosophy and mission is to ensure an accessible and welcoming environment for individuals with documented disabilities while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. DSPS at College of Marin provides equal access to education to students with a wide range of permanent and...
Phone: (415) 485-9406
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.marin.edu/DSPS
The Community Institute for Psychotherapy (CIP), a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. We are a grassroots agency, that has been serving Marin County for 35 years. We offer quality, affordable counseling and psychotherapy for families, individuals, and couples. We can help with conditions including...
Phone: (415) 459-5999
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.cipmarin.org
Lunch is provided every Thursday (except Holidays) from 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. for those 60 years and over. A $3.00 donation is requested. Please call 415-457-4636 at least 7 days in advance to make a reservation.
Phone: (415) 927-5072
Website: https://www.townofcortemadera.org/794/Thursdays-at-the-Community-Center
The Margaret Todd Senior Center is a program of the City of Novato Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department. The Center offers enrichment and fitness courses, special events, specialty groups, game groups, senior services, information and referral, as well as multiple on-going...
Phone: (415) 899-8290
Website: http://www.novatoseniors.org
Educational programs for seniors 55 and older. Offers short-term academic/travel experiences all over the world and in the USA.
Phone: (800) 454-5768
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.elderhostel.org
Summit Chiropractic Health and Longevity Center has been in Marin for 30 years offering quality chiropractic. Specializing in geriatric care, anti-aging medicine and rehabilitation from small fiber peripheral neuropathy using specialized therapeutics.
Phone: (415) 721-7520
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.summitchiro.net
A peer-run, self-help organization offering a wide variety of outreach groups, classes,and peer support at a drop-in center.
Phone: (415) 457-4554
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.camentalhealth.net
Ritter Center is a community-based organization that has assisted Marin's low-income and homeless populations for more than 35 years. We help homeless and very low-income individuals and families in Marin stabilize their lives by offering a number of social services including: primary health...
Phone: (415) 457-8182
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.rittercenter.org
BVIM volunteer drivers, Whistlestop Wheels, and BVIM emergency taxi service will get you where you want to go. Don't let your lack of 'wheels' stop you from getting out, having fun, and staying involved.
Phone: (415) 459-5066
This online resource provides plain language information and resources on health, benefits, work incentive programs and personal assistance services. A new on-line calculator can be used to determine how earned income will affect social security benefits (SSI or SSDI) only, not GA, EDD/SDI or...
Website: http://www.db101.org
At Marin Endocrine Center, we provide state-of-the-art care for patients with endocrine and metabolic disorders of all kinds. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained experts bring exceptional experience and training to the practice. Services include education, prevention and treatment for...
Phone: (415) 461-1780
Website: http://www.marinhealthcare.org/physician-offices/marin-endocrine-center
Individualized employment plans are created with an assigned counselor to determine employment goal, based on history and needs for education/tuition, job training, job development & job coaching services. Resources can include clothing for work, transportation assistance, interpreter...
Phone: (415) 893-7702
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Disability Rights California works to bring about fairness and justice for people with disabilities.
Phone: (510) 267-1200
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.disabilityrightsca.org
The Department of Justice operates a toll-free ADA Information Line to provide information and materials to the public about the requirements of the ADA. ADA Specialists, who assist callers in understanding how the ADA applies to their situation, are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and...
Phone: (800) 514-0301 x800
Website: http://www.ada.gov/infoline.htm
Lifehouse provides support to individuals with developmental disabilities who live in Marin, Sonoma and San Francisco. Our goal is to help each person become as independent as possible and a welcome, productive member of our community.
Lifehouse offers a comprehensive skills training model...
Phone: (415) 472-2373
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.lifehouseagency.org
Individual advocacy assisting consumers with disabilities to access services, benefits and programs to enhance their independence; systems change advocacy working with local, state, public and private organizations on issues related to affordable, accessible housing, improved transportation,...
Phone: (415) 459-6245
Website: http://www.marincil.org
At Marin Internal Medicine, our exceptional primary care physicians (PCPs) are ready, willing and able to help you manage your health. Think of your PCP as your go-to resource to help keep you well and coordinate your care when you're sick. This is the doctor who is in charge of your overall...
Phone: (415) 464-8169
Website: http://www.marinhealthcare.org/physician-offices/marin-internal-medicine
Toll discount photo I.D. card to qualified persons with disabilities.
Phone: (415) 455-2000
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.goldengatetransit.org
California Relay Service (CRS) provides specially-trained operators to relay telephone conversations back and forth between people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-disabled and all those they wish to communicate with by telephone.
Phone: (800) 806-1191
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.ddtp.org/DDTP/
The mission of the Hearing and Speech Center of Northern California is to enable people who are hard-of-hearing and deaf, and people with speech/language disorders of all ages and backgrounds to participate fully in their families, schools, workplaces, and communities.
Phone: (415) 921-7658
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.hearingspeech.org
A world where people with disabilities live fully integrated lives economically and socially. WID's mission in communities and nations worldwide is to eliminate barriers to full social integration and increase employment, economic security, and health care for persons with disabilities. WID...
Phone: (510) 225-6400
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.wid.org
GGRC serves residents of Marin, San Francisco and San Mateo counties who fall into any of the following three categories:
Is an individual with a developmental disability.
Is an infant or toddler (up to 36 months of age) who has a developmental delay.
Is an infant or toddler (...
Phone: (415) 446-3000
Website: http://www.ggrc.org/home
At Marin Urology Center, we provide state-of-the-art urological care, and our experts collaborate with the finest specialists in the region. We are one of very few places in the Bay Area to offer robotic surgery for cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidneys and adrenal glands.
Phone: (415) 461-4000
Website: http://www.marinhealthcare.org/physician-offices/marin-urology-center
Provides interpretation/translation and relay services for individuals using ASL(American Sign Language), Oral, and Spanish Sign Language. CDI provided; performance-related interpreting provided. Please note that the email listed below will connect you to the Interpreting Requests Department....
Phone: (415) 356-0405
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.bacainterp.com
The Brain Injury Network pf the Bay Area (BINBA) is the only post-acute, nonprofit theraputic center in the North Bay offering programs and services to those whose lives have been impacted by brain injury. Our mission is to improve the quality of life for survivors and their families while also...
Phone: (415) 461-6771
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.binba.org
Experience is the best teacher. People with disabilities know best what works and does not work for them. The value of having gone through the process -- whether it is working through bureaucratic systems, coming to terms with new limitations, adjusting to family and community, there is...
Phone: (415) 459-6245
Website: http://www.marincil.org
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, founded in 1979, is a leading national civil rights law and policy center directed by individuals with disabilities and parents who have children with disabilities.
Phone: (510) 644-2555
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.dredf.org/
Books on tape and in Braille for the blind and physically handicapped.
Phone: (916) 323-9843
Website: https://www.library.ca.gov/btbl/
At North Marin Internal Medicine, our exceptional primary care physicians (PCPs) are ready, willing and able to help you manage your health. Think of your PCP as your go-to resource to help keep you well and coordinate your care when you're sick. This is the doctor who is in charge of your...
Phone: (415) 897-3174
Website: http://www.marinhealthcare.org/physician-offices/north-marin-internal-medicine
Trains service dogs to assist individuals with disabilities. Call for more information on eligibility and availability.
Phone: (800) 572-2275
Website: http://www.caninecompanions.org/
With the capacity to produce in excess of 7,200 Braille pages per hour, Transcribing Mariners is committed to providing on-time, accurate, quality braille and tactile graphics.
Phone: (530) 823-2209
Website: http://www.tmbraille.com/index.htm
If your homes requires the instillation of a ramp or grab bars to increase accessibility contact us. Our staff has access to resources to conduct home modifications for qualified individuals. In addition the Bob Roberts Client Assistance Fund is designed to offer financial assistance to...
Phone: (415) 459-6245
Website: http://www.marincil.org
Provides access to medical equipment and supplies.
Phone: (415) 388-8198
Email: email@example.com
Website: https://marinmer.org/
Vital Link is an industry leader in the area of Medical Alert Systems. Our purpose is to help the Elderly and Disabled communities to remain living safely and independently in their own homes. By pressing the button on the neck or wrist pendant, a signal is sent to your medical alarm console...
Phone: (800) 752-5522
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.vital-linkinc.com
Provides wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, lifts for stairs and porches and other durable medical equipment. The Santa Rosa store features a large selection. They bill MediCare, Medi-Cal, most major insurance companies, and offer mobile repair service and home access modifications.
Phone: (415) 458-1675
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.mobilitymasters.com
A community hub for community and technology. We build and repair bikes, adaptive bikes and can repair medical equipment.
Phone: (415) 419-5831
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: (510) 841-3224
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.cforat.org/
Acupuncture for Veterans - Private Treatments
Accepting patients with Partnership Medi-Cal Health Plan Insurance with a referral from a primary care MD or a referral from a clinic where you are receiving treatments.
Phone: (415) 881-7865
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.TaoAcupunctureMarin.com
Al-Anon and Alateen offer help and support to families and friends of alcoholics. Their 12-step recovery program has meetings all over Marin County, every day of the week.
Phone: (415) 455-4723
Website: http://www.ncwsa.org
The Albert J. Boro Community Center and Picklewood Library, located in Picklewood Park, provides space for community meetings, events, after school, literacy, technology, education, library, social and recreation activities and programs. The building has a 6,000-volume library, 16-station...
Phone: (415) 485-3077
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/Government/Live_Life_Locally/Facilities/PWCC.htm
A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Phone: (415) 674-1821
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.aasf.org/home.asp
The goals of our Aquatic Therapeutic Programs are to provide a variety of exercises and movements that support recovery of normal physical activities and promote rehabilitation and/or maintenance of quality of life for individuals with chronic medical conditions.
As the only facility of...
Phone: (415) 444-8034
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.marinjcc.org/index.php
Provides services to people with arthritis. Literature on diagnosis and treatment. Referral to programs and specialists.
Phone: (800) 464-6240
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.arthritis.org
Bay Area Community Resource DUI Program counsels and educates convicted or subsequent arrest for a DUI. There are three different educational and counseling group programs offered. Programs listed on the website and can vary depending on conviction or court order.
Phone: (415) 453-9980
Email: email@example.com
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Website: https://bacr.org/48-contact/programs/116-mcdui-contact
The Osher Marin JCC is a place where people can enhance their lives through various activities that reflect the unique values of Jewish history and culture.
Phone: (415) 444-8000
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.marinjcc.org
Local donor site for Blood Centers of the Pacific.
Phone: (888) 393-4483
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.bloodcenters.org
Buckelew Counseling Services offers affordable therapy in English and Spanish to children, adults and families who carry Beacon or Medi-Cal insurance or want to pay out-of-pocket. Our goal is to help people create healthier and more meaningful lives in a welcoming, friendly environment....
Phone: (415) 491-5716
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: https://buckelew.org/services/marin-county/buckelew-counseling-services/
Legal advice, consultation & information provided to deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in issues involving deafness discrimination.
Phone: (877) 332-3529
Website: http://www.deaflaw.org
Adjustment to blindness; instruction in self-help skills.
Phone: (707) 576-2263
Canyon Manor is licensed as a locked 24 hour Mental Health Rehabilitation Center with open access to a large fenced back yard area to which clients have free access during the day.
Phone: (415) 892-1628
Website: http://www.canyonmanor.com/
Cardiovascular Center of Marin delivers world-class care, right here in Marin. Our fellowship-trained cardiologists are leaders in their fields and trained at some of the finest medical schools in the country. Our affiliation with Marin General Hospital provides access to the latest technologies...
Phone: (415) 927-0666
Website: http://www.marinhealthcare.org/physician-offices/cardiovascular-center-of-marin
Casa Allegra Community Services (CACS) founded in 1975, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Marin County California. CACS supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through an array of separate but coordinated services. Developmental disabilities refer to severe and...
Phone: (415) 499-1116
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://casaallegra.org
Serves clients of the Golden Gate Regional Center who are aging with developmental disabilities.
Phone: (415) 209-0608
Email: email@example.com
For 50 years, the Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership has been advancing nonprofits and volunteerism by strengthening leadership, encouraging innovation, and empowering individuals in our community.
Phone: (415) 479-5710
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.cvnl.org
Non-residential programs and services provide a low-cost alternative to residential treatment for individuals with stable support networks. These services can also be used as an 'extended care' program for persons coming out of short-term inpatient or residential programs. The...
Phone: (415) 456-6655
Website: http://www.cpinc.org
Residential services provide the ideal environment in which to treat individuals with serious addictions. Center Point's residential programs and services provide structured, comprehensive whole-person care to women and children, to adults, and to adolescents. Center Point operates a 22-bed...
Phone: (415) 456-6655
Website: http://www.cpinc.org
Center Point operates transitional housing services for impoverished and homeless clients in Marin County. This temporary housing program acts as a necessary bridge between treatment and independent living for clients completing residential treatment programs while undertaking the critical...
Phone: (415) 456-6655
Website: http://www.cpinc.org
A volunteer agency offering support, education and advocacy for families, children, teens and adults with ADHD (attention deficit disorders.).Holds events/lecture's in Marin County, dates vary.
Phone: (415) 789-9464
Website: http://www.chaddnorcal.org
College of Marin is an accredited community college offering classes for personal enrichment and professional development.
Phone: (415) 457-8811 x415
Website: http://www.marin.edu
ESCOM is designed to serve the unique needs of older adults who are dedicated to the principles of quality of life, lifelong learning, and personal growth. ESCOM is an integral part of College of Marin Community Education. Basic to ESCOM is the concept of democratic decision making and planning...
Phone: (415) 485-9652
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.marin.edu/escom
A credit class fitness program based on exercising, stretching, yoga, swimming, body work and weight lifting, developed in accordance with each student's physician's recommendation. Emphasis is on physical fitness, body tone and coordination. May enroll in 1/2 to 3 units per semester. A variety...
Phone: (415) 485-9406
Email: email@example.com
Website: http://www.marin.edu
Provides a variety of classes that focus on strength building, balance and stamina.
Phone: (415) 457-8811
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.marin.cc.ca.us/index.htm
The Recreation Department consists of the staff and resources to manage leisure activities and recreation facilities. Under Recreation Director Jacqueline Branch, they plan the acquisition, development and implementation of facilities and programs, and assist community organizations in providing...
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For Miami Valley Today
PIQUA — CSX won't be the only trains traveling through Piqua from May 10-24 as the Piqua Arts Council hosts its Model Trains and Train Artwork Exhibit. The exhibit will open in conjunction with Mainstreet Piqua's Taste of the Arts event on May 10 from 5-9 p.m. at 509 N. Main St., and will feature model trains in various scales along with scale models of area landmarks by individuals from the area. The exhibit will run weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with evening presentations.
"I got a train for Christmas and thought we should some something with trains for Taste of the Arts," said Piqua Arts Council Executive Director Jordan Knepper. "I thought model trains hobbiest were probably in the same boat as many of the art communities with young people being more difficult to attract these days and I wanted to see if we couldn't do something to help encourage young people to take an interest in the hobby."
Knepper's original plan was to have Ohio Watercolor Society President Tom Sorrell display some of his watercolor on yupo paper paintings along with some model trains, but the idea quickly developed into something much larger.
"Originally, I thought we'd contact some of the people that display at the Miami Valley Centre Mall around Christmas and ask them to display their trains and just have one artists. But as more artists found out about the exhibit, they all jumped at the chance to create something for the exhibit. We now have artists from across the state participating, with Tom still being the featured artist," continued Knepper.
While searching for model train enthusiasts to display their work, Knepper has met many local individuals that have large layouts in their basements, but few that had something portable.
"It was a real challenge. I've met so many great train enthusiasts, but their layouts aren't really portable and some people didn't want to leave their layout for two weeks. But Clint Myers, the DJ for Troy Community Radio has been a big help there," Knepper said. "Clint has a wonderful O gauge layout in his basement but also several smaller portable layouts of smaller train scales. With his help and some help from Dayton N Track member Don Kriegbaum, we should have some fun layouts."
Knepper didn't stop there. When presented with the opportunity to reassemble a layout for the exhibit, he and his father, Dan, jumped at the opportunity.
"Beth Cooper sent me an email about her father John Grill passing away and leaving her with a lot of O scale model train merchandise," Knepper said. "She included some videos and my father and I were blown away by John's layout. It was really impressive. Beth mentioned that it was all in boxes in her basement but it was hard to visualize what that looked like in terms of size and ability to transport it. So we went down to meet her and see what we were getting ourselves into."
The boxes themselves occupied about a 5-foot-by-5-foot section of Beth's basement stacked 6 feet high. Along with Jared and Justin Younce, Knepper transported all of it back to the Schmidlapp Free School Library and started reconstructing the layout. All together Knepper estimates that more then $25,000 in Lionel and MTH Electric Train merchandise has was included in that donation with the plan being that after the exhibit the layout would be relocated to a museum. In addition to the donation from Dave & Beth Cooper, Knepper has also secured donations from the Lionel Corporation.
"They donated a lot of their Fastrack system for us and a few transformers for us to help power everything that we'll have going on," Knepper said.
Besides the help with setting up the layout, Clint Myers along with several others will be giving presentations during the exhibition. Mike Reedy will be giving a presentation on both Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24. Mike will be talking about his hobby/obsession that he's been involved with since he was 2 months and 24 days old. Also speaking will be the Bradford Railroad Museum. The museum will be presenting on the history of the railroad in Bradford and on their upcoming Railroad Days on Friday, May 17. Jim Marks will also be presenting on the history of trains in his home town of Hammond, Ind., on Tuesday, May 21. All presentations will be in the evening and the schedule can be found on the Piqua Arts Council's webpage.
Along with the model trains, and many presentations, the exhibit will feature artwork from Tom Sorrell the president of the Ohio Watercolor Society. Tom is a signature member of the Ohio Watercolor Society and was previously a professor at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill after obtaining a PhD from Stanford University. Tom's passion for watercolors was rekindled when he studied with watercolorist Charlotte Wilson in Havertown, Pa. Since then he has taken more than two-dozen workshops with prominent watercolorists.
In addition to Sorrell as the featured artists, Libby Rudolf, Charles Wright, Meghan Hager, Chuck Clevenger, John Rausch, Judy Belvo, Marsha Elliott, Dan Knepper and Christopher Leeper will all be providing paintings for the exhibition.
More information about the Model Train and Train Art Exhibition can be found on the Piqua Arts Council's webpage at www.PiquaArtsCouncil.org/train-exhibition.html or by calling the Piqua Arts Council at 773-9630.


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Sharing this news with someone you trust is important. Find someone you know will hear you out and whom you can trust. Maybe this is a friend, a relative, a teacher, or your boyfriend. Take a minute and think about the people in your life. Who would be your support system?
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Sammlung: Lemon-Aid 714
Stay cool, calm and carefree, no matter what life throws at you. Lemon-Aid 714, made from lemon balm extract, ashwagandha and oleamide, supports calmness, relaxation, happiness, restful sleep and general well-being. At lower doses it enhances a peaceful state of mind, while also helping you feel happy and sociable. At higher doses it promotes a deep, restful sleep, leaving you feeling fresh and revived the following day.
Lemon-Aid 714 supports a tranquil, happy, state. It promotes a pure, still calmness, without mental fog. In fact, ashwagandha has been shown to increase motivation, attention and concentration [1], leaving you feeling calm and "in the zone."
When taken at night, it can help promote a deep, restful sleep, helping you wake up feeling fresh with a pleasant afterglow the following day. It also has adaptogenic properties. When you're out of balance, adaptogens recalibrate your body in exactly the way it needs to reach equilibrium; meaning it can both reduce fatigue during the day and conversely promote relaxation by night [2]. It can be life changing for anyone who tends to overthink or has difficulty sleeping.
Lemon-Aid 714 contains a natural blend of lemon balm extract (150mg) combined with ashwagandha (200mg) and oleamide (100mg).
Lemon balm is a perennial herb from the mint family. The leaves, which have a zesty lemon aroma, are known for their calming effects. Numerous medical studies have indicated lemon balm helps promote calmness and improves mood [3, 4]. It is also widely used for inducing sleep. The rosmarinic acid in lemon balm inhibits GABA-transaminase (GABA-T), an enzyme that degrades GABA. GABA is a neurotransmitter which occurs naturally in our brains to promote calmness. It the chemical in our brains responsible for putting the brakes on racing thoughts, stress or worry. Lemon balm slows the GABA in your brain from being broken down, resulting in higher levels of GABA to help you maintain composure. Lemon-Aid 714 contains a highly concentrated 10:1 lemon balm extract, meaning 1g of our extract was obtained from 10g of dried leaves.
Oleamide is a natural fatty acid compound produced in the human brain from ammonia and oleic acid (found in olive oil). It also occurs naturally in the bodies of other mammals. Its natural function in the brain is to help bring about sleep. Studies have shown that it accumulates in the central nervous system prior to sleep, where it produces relaxing and sedating effects [5]. It has been shown to accumulate in the brain and spinal fluid by up to 6-fold after only a few hours of sleep deprivation [6].
Apart from aiding sleep, at lower doses, Oleamide is anecdotally consumed during the day for its perceived calming effects. Oleamide is associated with an increase in GABAergic signalling, which is thought to account for its role in maintaining a calm state of mind [7]. It also increases serotonin signalling [8]. Increased serotonin levels are associated with happiness. One preliminary study found it significantly promoted calmness in the test group [9]. Another study indicated that it has potent relaxation-promoting properties, without causing physical dependence [10].
There is also some evidence that Oleamide supplements are able to act as neuroprotective agents (protecting the brain from stress and toxins). Studies have indicated that this supplement has the ability to act as a potent bronchial dilator (increases the size of capillaries in the respiratory tract, allowing a greater flow of oxygen into the bloodstream) [11, 12]. However, the significance of oleamide's benefits will only be fully understood once further research becomes available.
Ashwagandha is an adaptogenic herb which has been used for over 3,000 years in India. Adaptogens, as the name suggests, help our bodies adapt to stress. Several controlled human studies have shown that ashwagandha can effectively reduce fatigue in times of stress, promote calmness, support a positive mood and aid restful sleep [13, 14, 15].
In a 60 day study of 64 people with a history of chronic stress, those given ashwagandha reported a 69% average improvement in calmness and sleep, compared to 11% for those who were given a placebo [13]. In the same study, those taking ashwagandha reported a 79% improvement in mood, while the placebo group reported a 10% decrease [13]. In another six week study, 88% of people given ashwagandha reported improved feelings of calmness, compared to 50% of those who were given a placebo [15].
Don't let fear stand in your way. With lemon-aid, just relax and go for it🍋


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Obesity, insulin resistance (IR) and hyperinsulinemia are risk factors for laminitis in horses and ponies. Alterations in management, especially diet and physical activity, can be helpful in the management of these risk factors. Caloric restriction, ideally combined with increased physical activity, to promote weight loss and improve insulin sensitivity is indicated for the management of obese animals. Strict control of dietary NSC through the elimination of grains and sweet feeds and by restricted access to NSC-rich pastures is recommended for insulin-resistant animals, regardless of whether they are obese or not. Medical treatment with levothyroxine or metformin may be indicated in obese or insulin-resistant animals that do not respond to conservative management.
Journal of Equine Veterinary Science – Elsevier
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When an agency decides to set aside an acquisition for participation only by small businesses, certain subcontracting limitations apply to the small business awardee. For construction contracts, the small business contractor cannot pay subcontractors more than 85% of the amount they receive from the agency. For service and supply contracts, the small business contractor cannot pay more than 50% of the amount paid to it by the agency to other entities that are not similarly situated. Work performed by similarly situated entities is not considered in determining if the limitation on subcontracting is violated. A similarly situated entity is defined as a small business subcontractor that is a participant of the same small business program as the prime contractor and is small for the NAICS code assigned by the prime contractor to the subcontract.
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Aktobe law institute of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan named after M. Bukenbaev
"Traceology – the criminalistic doctrine of traces": 17.03.2017
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The educational and methodological center is a structural subdivision of the Institute. The EMC carries out its activities in close cooperation with faculties and departments, other units of the Institute, as well as authorized bodies in the field of education.
The work of the center is aimed at improving the educational and methodological activities of the educational institution, ensuring the quality of education by increasing the professional competence of the faculty and introducing innovative teaching methods.


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A Thought. It's Going to be OK.
Whatever 'it' is, it's going to be ok because you have the Mighty Lord watching over you and caring for you. No one loves you like the Lord Jesus Christ, so quit worrying and just live your life. And Trust. You're in good hands!
Psalm 116:1-2 "1 I love the Lord because He hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. Because He bends down to listen,
I will pray as long as I have breath."