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MeteoStar News
Englewood, CO - 3 Nov 2008
MeteoStar has joined the National Weather Association (NWA) as its newest Corporate Member. The NWA is a member-led, all inclusive, non-profit, professional association supporting and promoting excellence in operational meteorology and related activities since 1975. Members have many opportunities to share information, news, studies and concerns related to operational meteorology and related activities through committee work, submitting correspondence or articles to NWA publications, making presentations or leading workshops at the Annual Meeting, and to network with great people in a wide variety of careers (from well-known senior professionals to weather enthusiasts). MeteoStar looks forward to bringing its wealth of knowledge and expertise in the fields of operational meteorology, aviation meteorology, remote sensing, education, information technology, and weather analysis and forecasting to the NWA team.
Bogotá, Colombia - 22 Oct 2008
MeteoStar, in cooperation with our partner Unicom Ltda. of Colombia, has officially won a contract to install a GOES-12/GVAR weather satellite direct receive system into the Colombian Air Force (FAC) headquarters in Bogotá. The MeteoStar Magellan/LEADS® system solution will allow FAC forecasters to process, display, and analyze GOES-12/GVAR weather satellite data for use in supporting overall military aviation and resource protection operations. FAC users will also be able to integrate the GOES-12/GVAR imagery produced by the Magellan/LEADS® system with other current systems, increasing overall situational awareness for leaders and decision-makers. Additionally, MeteoStar will host a contingent of FAC forecasters for a 2-week satellite meteorology course as part of this project.
Englewood, CO - 15 Oct 2008
MeteoStar, in cooperation with Weather Decision Technologies, Inc. (WDT), has officially launched our new US Air Force (USAF) Weather Radar Nowcast capability on LEADS® On-Line to the meet critical near-term severe weather forecasting requirements of the USAF and Army. This advanced integration of WDT's MAPLE Forecast Radar and real-time Level II storm data, coupled with MeteoStar's industry leading LEADS® On-Line web tools, is being provided to all US-based Operational Weather Squadrons (OWS). The OWS's are responsible for USAF weather forecasting and warfighter support. Our development team worked closely with WDT scientists to rapidly develop and deploy this new functionality. The new radar data looper allows users to view past, current, and forecasted weather radar in one integrated display. Furthermore, MeteoStar has crafted this entirely web-based tool to toggle on/off and mouse over for more detail severe storm indicators (TVS, Hail Triangles, Strom Tracks, NWS WWA, etc) derived from the multiple sources and advanced algorithms. The USAF is undergoing a 4-month trial of this new service to determine how it can enhance their overall forecasting and resource protection operations.
São Paulo, Brazil - 25-29 Aug 2008
MeteoStar, in cooperation with our Brazilian Partner SIMTECH, hosted a booth at the 2008 Brazilian Meteorological Congress show in São Paulo, Brazil. Over 1000 meteorologists, hydrologists and environmental scientists from around Brazil and South America attend the show. Current MeteoStar/SIMTECH customers, as well as many new, prospective clients, stopped by to see what was new with MeteoStar and LEADS®. The activity around the booth was constant, as the MeteoStar team performed demos of our new LEADS® On-Line capability, while also discussing upgrades for current customers. Be sure to check out some of the pictures of MeteoStar in action below.
Wallops Island, VA - 18 Jul 2008
MeteoStar completed Phase I of a two-phased system upgrade at NASA Wallops Island, VA. The LEADS® 5.2 system upgrade installation was a complete success. The new system is fully operational and being used by Wallops weather forecasters for mission support. Phase II of the upgrade, consisting of a new climatological system, is scheduled for install this fall.
Wallops Island, VA - 27 Jun 2008
MeteoStar, working closely with NASA Wallops Island, has just completed a round of successful launch drills focused on providing toxic plume support. MeteoStar forecasters provided numerous weather forecasts over the past week for sounding rocket launches out of the NASA Wallops Island launch complex. These forecasts focused on key weather parameters, such as winds, temperature, cloud coverage and inversion heights, which are critical to post-launch plume modeling. NASA runs detailed plume models in conjunction with all major orbital vehicle launches to determine where the rocket exhaust plumes will drift and how long it will take for them to disperse. Weather plays a key role in these models and MeteoStar, thanks to the success of these drills, is now ready to provide this support on-site for all future orbital launches at Wallops.
Englewood, CO - 27 Jun 2008
MeteoStar, in conjunction with the National Weather Service (NWS) and the University Cooperation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) of Boulder, Colorado, hosted over 25 international hydrology students during a recent visit to Colorado. While at the MeteoStar facilities, the students learned about the MeteoStar LEADS® product line, met with key hydrological nowcasting modelers, and discussed the overall impacts of hydrology on the global scene. Click here for the full press release with all the details.
Huntsville, AL - 19 Jun 2008
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has signed up for 6 months of LEADS® On-Line service. MDA meteorologists and decision-makers plan to use our state-of-the-art, web-based weather service to enhance forecasting support to their missile launch operations. MDA, part of the U.S. Department of Defense, is working to develop and field an integrated, layered, ballistic missile defense system to defend the United States, its deployed forces, allies, and friends against all ranges of enemy ballistic missiles in all phases of flight.
Wallops Island, VA - 2 June 2008
NASA's Wallops Flight Facility (WFF) has entered into an agreement to upgrade their current LEADS® system to version 5.2. This upgrade will bring a new level of advanced and comprehensive weather support to orbital launches. The NASA upgrade includes an improved LEADS® On-Line weather portal and an all-new climatology database system. The new NASA systems are scheduled for installation this fall to support the TACSAT 3 launch.
Boulder, CO - 30 Apr 2008
MeteoStar and Space Environment Technologies, LLC (SET) of California are pleased to announce a new premium space weather products service to reduce operating expenses for commercial aviation. This capability optimizes pre-flight air routing efficiency for assured communications sensitive routes to easily comply with post-9/11 communication requirements. Click below to view the full press release.
Englewood, CO - 28 Apr 2008
MeteoStar, in cooperation with the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), is pleased to announce that JMA radar data is now available on LEADS® On-Line! The JMA manages 15 single-site radars across Japan, and generates a national, 1-km, 10-minute precipitation rate mosaic product. MeteoStar has applied our internal precipitation type algorithm to the mosaic data, which is currently available for viewing over various regions of Japan. LEADS® On-Line users can see this real-time data here.
Englewood, CO - 21 Apr 2008
Last week, three new ARGIS meteorologists attended a week-long LEADS® 4.2 training session with MeteoStar Training Specialist Nathan Anderson. The training focused on advanced user and administrator tasks and was a huge success!
Englewood, CO - 25 Mar 2008
MeteoStar is proud to announce that our new, web-based weather decision support solution, LEADS® On-Line, is now live and fully operational. LEADS® On-Line earns its innovative reputation by delivering broadcast-quality, world-wide weather products to professional meteorologists and decision-makers continuously across an internet connection. With LEADS® On-Line, meteorologists and decision-makers are assured that they will always have the most recent weather data with constant delivery and retrieval of the most comprehensive weather forecasting products available.
LEADS® On-Line is much more than just a website for viewing weather data. It also provides a full set of tools for users to customize their own weather pages. Additionally, many services are available within LEADS® On-Line, allowing users to make real-time queries to the database for various types of weather products spanning the globe. Furthermore, MeteoStar has completely integrated LEADS® On-Line with the LEADS® Forecaster Workstation software. Each image displayed is contained within the relational database and not only contains the image (.jpg or .png) but the LEADS® .disp file. This .disp file is in raw LEADS® format and maintains its layers, colormaps, and underlying data. All .disp products posted online enable comprehensive product manipulation by downloading files, editing, analyzing, and then re-posting newly created products for availability to others.
To sign up for a trial account, visit LEADSLEADS® On-Line, select the login link and register. For more information on LEADS® On-Line pricing, please contact our sales department at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - 17 Mar 2008
MeteoStar hosted a booth at the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Global 2008 show in Amsterdam on 11-13 March. The ATC Global 2008 Exhibition featured global suppliers of ATC/ATM products and services including ATC Towers, Software, Displays, Voice & Data-Link Communications, Meteorological Equipment, Surveillance Systems, Lighting, Navigational Aids, Ground Handling, Data Networks, Environmental Monitoring, Meteorology Support, Training, etc. MeteoStar demonstrated our LEADS® and LEADS® On-Line ATC/aviation weather support solutions to over 50 visitors, current clients and potential new customers.
Chattanooga, TN - 14 Mar 2008
MeteoStar finalized the upgrade of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) LEADS® system. TVA moved forward to LEADS® version 5.1 which included the installation of our new LEADS® On-Line web portal technology.
TVA is the US's largest public power company, with 33,000 megawatts of dependable generating capacity. Through 159 locally owned distributors, TVA provides power to about 8.8 million residents of the Tennessee Valley.
New Orleans, LA - 21 Jan 2008
MeteoStar completed another successful trip to the AMS annual show this year in New Orleans. Over 100 visitors, current customers, and prospective clients stopped by to see what was new with MeteoStar and LEADS®. The buzz around the booth was non-stop, as the MeteoStar team performed demos of our new LEADS® On-Line capability, attended key meteorological lectures, discussed upgrades with current customers, and developed business relationships for the future. Be sure to check out some of the pictures of MeteoStar in action at AMS 2008 below. Thanks to everyone who helped make the show an overwhelming success! See you in Phoenix in 2009!


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The Explorer Series Ayer 2 roof top tent from Tepui makes for a comfortable home away from home while on any off-road adventure. The Ayer 2 is manufactured from high quality 600D rip-stop ventilate poly-cotton material that ensures protection from heavy rain or wind. The roomy tent has a sleeping footprint of 84"x48" that can accommodate 2 people, or allow for extra room for the solo adventurer. There are 4 internal storage pockets for camping gear, and the included 2 ½" high density foam mattress is so comfortable, you will forget you are away from home! The large screened side windows allow for maximum visibility for the beautiful views that you may encounter. The telescoping ladder measures up to 8ft 6in and eliminates the need for ladder extensions. The included universal mounting brackets can attach to most roof racks or crossbars, making for a very easy installation and setup. The tent opens and collapses in minutes, and the included travel cover is made from waterproof 1000g heavy duty PVC material for ultimate protection for when you are back on the road.
Universal Fitment: The Tepui Ayer 2 Roof Top tent includes universal mounting brackets that will fit most roof racks that use crossbars.4 Season Tent: The Explorer Series Tepui Tents are the perfect companion for any adventure year-round. The high quality 600D rip-stop material and all welded aluminum framing can withstand heavy rains and high winds. Quick & Easy: The Ayer 2 Tent easily folds open, so setup only takes a few minutes with no tools at all. The comfortable 2 ½" thick mattress is already inside and waiting. When it is time to go, simply fold the tent back up, strap on the included waterproof travel cover and you are ready to hit the road. Tent Specifications:
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A top executive at Lockheed Martin Corp. indicated Tuesday that it has accepted the Pentagon's proposal to cap production of the defense contractor's F-22 fighter jet, the latest sign the job-heavy program may not be revived.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates has proposed that the Pentagon buy 187 of the planes, short of the 20 to 60 more that Lockheed and its supporters in Congress had hoped for. The Gates plan was endorsed last week by to Air Force officials, who previously pushed hard for many more of the technologically advanced but costly planes.
By STEPHEN MANNING, AP Business Writer
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As lead contractor on the jets that cost $140 million each, Lockheed has warned in a public relations blitz that capping the F-22 could lead to up to 25,000 job losses at the company and other suppliers working on the program. The F-22 assembly line at Lockheed's Marietta, Ga., aircraft plant likely will turn out the last plane in 2012 if Gates' plan, which must be approved by Congress, goes into effect.
Lockheed Chief Financial Officer Bruce Tanner said in an investor call that the company has lobbied on the issue, but the Pentagon is "completely aligned on this matter from top to bottom."
"We are disappointed by the decisions, but we will accept those and go on," Tanner said.
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Frank Gaffney of the Center for Security Policy wrote that President Obama is gutting an important part of the U.S. defense budget by cutting America's power-projection capabilities.
The defense budget reductions recently unveiled by Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates seem to have one thing in common: They will diminish the United States' ability to extend its global reach for the protection of this country and its interests around the world.
For example, Mr. Obama and Mr. Gates propose to cancel the C-17, America's indispensable airlifter; the F-22, the world's best fighter/attack aircraft; and the Army's Future Combat Systems program, a comprehensive and long-overdue modernization program for that service's armored forces. They would also truncate the purchase of F-18 E/Fs, the backbone of naval aviation, evidently as a precursor to reducing the number of operational aircraft carriers. Missile defense programs will be ravaged. There will be no modernization, ever, of the nation's nuclear deterrent. And the industrial base needed to support all of the above will be allowed to atrophy and/or be sold off to foreign powers keen to manufacture the superior weapon systems we no longer will.
Gaffney on Obama:
First 100 Days: Blame America First, Undermining U.S. Sovereignty, Appeasement
China displays resurgent naval strength
China: Military Modernization Continues
Russia Rearms
Pentagon cuts are about budget pressure — not what Pentagon really needs for the future
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I was reading a post somewhere on Facebook the other day…and, I honestly don't remember what the whole thing was about anymore…but what stuck around was a comment on the post asking: "what is an urban-shaman anyway?"
Good question.J
I am under the impression that people think shamans are native/indigenous medicine men/women that heal spaces/people through weird rituals involving strange plants, songs, an invocation of odd deities/the elements/the magic of the unseen etc…
My sound-healer/mentor/Sacred Business coach once said that the word "powwaw" – which is the Narragansett (Native American tribe from Rhode Island) word for medicine man – means someone who has visions, or The One Who Dreams It Into Being.
I like that.J
I like that.J
(Note: "shaman" originally referred to a medicine man from Siberia, but now it applies to medicine people of all cultures.)
I guess when we talk about an "Urban Shaman" what we're referring to is removing the limit of the shamanism to just the "natives"…because unless you were born in a tribe somewhere in the jungle/mountain that has limited/no contact with modern humanity, nobody is really a "native" anymore. (Although those kind of people still exist as well…and please, God bless them!)
I say…we are all Natives to the Earth. Doesn't matter if you were born in the most modern hospital of the urban jungle, or in a small thatch hut in a rural village high up in the mountains.
I say…we are all Natives to the Earth. Doesn't matter if you were born in the most modern hospital of the urban jungle, or in a small thatch hut in a rural village high up in the mountains.
In my case…I would call myself an Urban Shaman-Mom…because, I am – a mom, living in a (relatively small) city.
And…what does an Urban Shaman-Mom think/believe/do, you might ask?
Mmm…a bunch of different made-up stuff, that's what!J
\ I have an altar where I pray to Great Spirit to – out loud, whenever possible. (No pics of Jesus there…just a bunch of rocks, shells, and images that mean something to me. Jesus & I are pals though!J)
\ At home, we do not watch TV. (We have one, but it is only for educational videos/pre-approved cartoons)
\ I light incense whenever I want to give thanks, ask for help/purification/healing.
\ I sing mantra/sweat lodge songs/Soulful modern music (Incubus/Paula Cole/White Swan freebies etc) to inspire/uplift/calm down me + my daughter whenever needed.
\ I practice Yoga/move my body whenever possible, however I feel called to.
\ I follow the 13-moon calendar. (click on the Nature's Calendar tab)
\ I give thanks – daily, infinitely – for the gift of Mothering a Heaven-sent God-ling named Ananta Malaya.
\ I believe in Evolution (the scientific kind), and that as a human Being in This Day and Age, Now we can (WE MUST!) do it Spiritually and Consciously.
\ I bow down to the God/dess in me, and the God/dess in you. (Namaste, yo!)
\ I know that I am connected to the entire Cosmos, and my existence here on Earth is NOT random at all.
\ I try to make everything I do sacred…from showering, working at the office (aka the 6-hour meditation challenge), to cooking meals and reading bedtime stories, etc.
\ I know the Earth is a living being, and every human is just another cell in her glorious Pachamama body.
\ I trust in the Spirit inside my body (3-dimensional spacesuit)… and that this life is The Mother of All Journeys in all my lifetimes combined. (Sometimes part of it is a bad trip, sometimes its psychedelic/mind-blowing/heaven.)
\ I am grateful that medicine exists all over – in plants, the Sunlight, the mist of the Sea, the food you've prayed over, water you've blessed, a long, full breath, a good night's sleep, a hug…
\ I teach my daughter to be one with Nature by greeting the Sun when she wakes, talking to the plants as we walk by the garden, being kind to animals + bugs, thanking the Water for the Life it brings, etc.
\ I celebrate rites of passage to mark our Time + Evolution – to honor who were were yesterday, and look forward to our Dreams and who we can be tomorrow.
\ I pray with my daughter at night by saying what we're grateful for that day (she always thanks Spirit for the butterflies and cats, sometimes the worms too).
\ I express mySelf fully as much as I can…Now, hoping that when I pour my Heart & Soul out to you, you'll one day be inspired to make up your own stuff too.J
\ I express mySelf fully as much as I can…Now, hoping that when I pour my Heart & Soul out to you, you'll one day be inspired to make up your own stuff too.J
\ Namaste \


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I've been aware of the "Many Worlds" interpretation of physics for some time — longtime readers of mine know it's intimately connected with space travel in my "Old Man's War" series of novels. But in the real world, how does it connect to the actual physics we know and (profess to) understand? Actual physicist Sean Carroll knows, and in his new book, Something Deeply Hidden, he delves right into it.
If there's one thing the world doesn't need, it's another book on quantum mechanics. I mean, who hasn't written one? In preparation for writing Something Deeply Hidden, I searched on Amazon for books with titles of the form "Quantum X," and was rewarded with Quantum Eating, Quantum Touch, Quantum Leadership, and many more.
The existence of these books reflects the widespread conviction that quantum mechanics, however scientists might think about it, is fundamentally profound and deeply mysterious, so it could mean just about anything. You might expect to find a countervailing stream of books by sober-minded physicists and science writers, doggedly explaining that quantum mechanics isn't really all that inexplicable after all. It's science, not mysticism.
That's not exactly what you find. Sure, there are valiant attempts to dispel the worst kinds of quantum woo. But even the most hardnosed quantum books seem to agree that the subject is unavoidably murky, something so bizarre and ill-understood that it's not meant to be grasped by mere human beings. This or that quantum phenomenon is trotted out, accompanied by an implicit shaking of the head – "Can you believe it? This makes no sense at all!"
So my big idea for Something Deeply Hidden was: quantum mechanics is understandable.
To be clear, the challenge is not just that quantum mechanics is complicated or recondite, like general relativity or the standard model of particle physics. It's that physicists themselves, who are supposed to be experts, don't understand it, and in their more honest moments they admit it.
Quantum mechanics sits at the absolute heart of all of modern physics; it's the deepest, most important idea that physicists have. But what we teach our students, as philosopher Tim Maudlin has put it, is a recipe, not a theory.
We can set up a quantum system, like an electron orbiting the nucleus of an atom. And we can measure something about it, like its position. The quantum recipe tells us the probability of getting any particular measurement outcome. And that recipe has been tested to enormous precision, and has come through with flying colors every time.
What we can't actually tell you is what happens when you measure a quantum system. What counts as "measuring"? How quickly does it happen? Do you have to be conscious?
All of these questions are, in the standard textbook formulation, left entirely vague. The resulting recipe is good enough for government work, or for building incredibly complex technologies, but it falls well short of the clarity and rigor we would expect of a well-defined scientific theory.
Thus, in the words of Richard Feynman, "I think I can safely say that nobody understands quantum mechanics."
At least, nobody thinks that other physicists understand quantum mechanics. Some of us, including myself, think we do understand the basics. The problem is that there is more than one honest, rigorous physical theory that reproduces the textbook quantum recipe in the appropriate regime. So we have multiple approaches, and have to decide which one is the best description of Nature; but that's what scientists are always supposed to do.
So in the book I explain my favorite approach to quantum mechanics, the Many-Worlds formulation. It has a bad reputation, as it sounds a little science-fiction-y, or at least like you're tacking on a bunch of extra stuff (entire universes worth) just to solve an irritating problem in quantum measurement. But the truth is the opposite: the theory is lean and mean, getting enormous mileage out of very few basic assumptions. The extra worlds are predicted by the theory, not tacked onto it.
One of the goals of Something Deeply Hidden is to make all that clear. But the broader, more important message is the one above: that quantum mechanics is understandable. Maybe my favorite understanding will turn out to be the right one, or maybe one of the various competitors. But they're all ultimately intelligible, not ineffable.
It took me a while to come to this conclusion. I didn't start out to be a rebel, fighting against the entrenched establishment of physicists who don't want to face up to the quantum measurement problem. But the more I've worked in the field, and the more I've thought about it myself, the more irritating and embarrassing it is that we haven't figure out quantum mechanics once and for all, and for the most part we haven't even been trying. I'm hoping my book does its small part in changing that.
Something Deeply Hidden: Amazon|Barnes & Noble|Indiebound|Powell's
Read an excerpt. Visit the author's site. Follow him on Twitter.


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How to prepare for a guided walk in New Zealand
So, you're thinking of booking a guided walking trip in New Zealand? Fantastic!
New Zealand's stunning variety of scenery and wide array of beautiful native animals will ensure that it will be an unforgettable experience. Here are some handy preparation tips to ensure that you get the most out of your journey!
NOTE: These are general suggestions to assist in thorough preparation, be sure to check once booked for any specific items and/or preparation that is recommended for your walk.
Handy packing hints
One of the perks of a guided walk is you don't need to worry about carrying your shelter, food, or any other camping necessities on your back – this makes for a much lighter hiking pack! You will receive a complete packing list from your chosen guiding company, but here are some tips for when you are choosing your gear:
HOT TIP #1 Avoid cotton, it soaks up moisture and takes longer to dry which will leave you cold and miserable on chilly days
HOT TIP #2 If you are hiking in Fiordland there is a good chance you will be hiking at least partly in the rain. Don't skimp on your raincoat, you will be much happier if you are able to stay dry.
HOT TIP #3 If you get cold easily, a good option is to wear quick-dry shorts over polypropylene thermal leggings. This will still allow easy movement but will help to keep you warmer, as well as allowing a faster dry-time if you get wet.
How to get hiking fit
Most hikes will require at least a moderate level of fitness to properly enjoy them. A 6-8 week training programme leading up to your hike will help get you fit and ready. Begin with short walks on gentler terrain and move on to some longer walks that include a few hill climbs. Use these walks to try out any new equipment as well!
Breaking in your boots
One of the most common mistakes for first time hikers is not wearing in their hiking shoes before heading out. When buying new hiking shoes be sure to purchase them at least one month before your planned hike and wear them on your training walks. This will give your boots a chance to soften up, as well as highlighting any potential problem areas where you can feel blisters coming on. The best way to avoid blisters is to know where they might flare up and to use preventative measures (wool or blister pads are good options).
Walking poles, yes or no?
If you have suffered from any knee, hip or ankle problems, walking poles do an excellent job of helping to relieve some of the stress placed on your legs, as well as making climbing and descending steeper terrain more comfortable, and providing stability for any tricky trail obstacles like river crossings or slippery sections. If you are planning to hike gentle terrain they are not necessary if you would prefer not to carry poles.
Sun, rain, hail, shine – what to expect
Weather will vary greatly depending on where you have chosen to hike so be sure to prepare properly. If you are hiking on the West Coast there is a much greater chance of wetter weather, good raincoats and plenty of warm base layers are a necessity. Further north around the Abel Tasman and Queen Charlotte tracks, the weather is more stable throughout the year. Be sure to check the weather predictions for your trip dates and pack accordingly.
Keeping the sand flies at bay
These cheeky little devils will be the bane of your trip if you let them so don't get caught out! Sand flies are found throughout New Zealand in varying numbers, they are more concentrated along the west coast so adequate preparation is a must for hikes such as the Hollyford, Routeburn and Milford. A good insect repellent paired with long sleeves and trousers is the best defence.
HOT TIP #5 Sand fly bites are small but can be very itchy. The bite will reduce much more quickly if you can refrain from scratching – it's all about will power!
To drink or not to drink – is the water safe?
Throughout New Zealand, there are many places where water drunk straight from lakes and rivers is perfectly fine to drink. You will find this water clear, cool and deliciously refreshing, but be sure to check with your guide to be certain that the location you are wanting to drink from is safe. The guides are very knowledgeable and know which water sources are good and which are not.
Food glorious food!
Most guided walking companies provide an all-inclusive service with all meals provided. Any dietary requirements are easily catered for but make sure you discuss these with your operator before leaving on your walk as often it can be difficult to change meals at the last minute.


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Google on Friday marked the 44th anniversary of the Arecibo message by dedicating a unique doodle.
The Arecibo message is a 1974 interstellar radio message carrying basic information about humanity and Earth sent to globular star cluster M13 in anticipation that extraterrestrial intelligence may receive and decipher it.
The transmission, made from Puerto Rico, consisted of a simple, pictorial message, aimed at our putative cosmic companions in M13. This cluster is roughly 21,000 light-years from us, near the edge of the Milky Way galaxy, and contains approximately a third of a million stars.
The broadcast was particularly powerful because it used Arecibo's megawatt transmitter attached to its 305 meter antenna. The latter concentrates the transmitter energy by beaming it into a very small patch of sky.
The emission was equivalent to a 20 trillion watt omnidirectional broadcast, and would be detectable by a SETI experiment just about anywhere in the galaxy, assuming a receiving antenna similar in size to Arecibo's.
The message consists of 1679 bits, arranged into 73 lines of 23 characters per line (these are both prime numbers, and may help the aliens decode the message). The "ones" and "zeroes" were transmitted by frequency shifting at the rate of 10 bits per second. The total broadcast was less than three minutes.
Dr. Frank Drake, then at Cornell University and creator of the Drake equation, wrote the message with help from Carl Sagan, among others.


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|Trey Parker
|Eric Cartman
|Matt Stone
|Kyle Broflovski
|Isaac Hayes
|Mona Marshall
|Sheila Broflovski
|Anne Garefino
David Niles White
|Trey Parker
Matt Stone
South Park is an animated series featuring four boys who live in the Colorado town of South Park, which is beset by frequent odd occurrences. The show grew out of short film that Trey Parker and Matt Stone created called The Spirit of Christmas, and has become an award-winning show that is a unique blend of humor and satire.
|30 mins 3/6/2002 1. Jared Has Aides
The boys decide to fatten up Butters so that he can lose weight by eating at their favorite restaurant just like Jared, the sub sandwich guy. Jared, who is making an appearance in town reveals another secret to his weight loss, he has aides.
|30 mins 3/13/2002 2. Asspen
With their parents stuck in Time Share Hell, our boys are on their own on the slopes of Aspen, circa 1985. Stan gets challenged to a ski race and must win in order to save the youth center, get the girl, and free the trapped spirits of the Wakacha Vampire Indians. Not that he really cares.
|30 mins 3/20/2002 3. Freak Strike
The boys learn that disfigured people get prizes for appearing on a talk show and they sign Butters up. When the prize he gets can't be shared, Cartman has his mother join him on a segment called, "Please Help My out of Control Child."
|30 mins 3/27/2002 4. Fun With Veal
The boys learn where veal comes from and they decide to save the calves by hiding them in Stan's room, where they all intend to stay until the calves are guaranteed their safety. During the siege Stan develops symptoms of an illness caused by his new vegan diet.
|30 mins 4/3/2002 5. The New Terrance and Phillip Movie Trailer
The boys have to sit through "The Russell Crowe Show" in order to see the premiere of the trailer for the new Terrance and Phillip movie. Meanwhile, Chef's new TV has taken on a life of its own.
|30 mins 4/10/2002 6. Professor Chaos
Butters isn't working out and Cartman, Kyle and Stan decide to fire him and hold auditions for his replacement. Becoming an outcast, Butters becomes a super-villain with plans to cause chaos wherever he goes.
|30 mins 6/26/2002 7. The Simpsons Already Did It
Professor Chaos returns with brand new, super evil, schemes to wreak havoc on South Park; unfortunately, the Simpsons have already done them all. Meanwhile, a super secret ingredient helps Cartman's "Sea People" evolve at an alarming rate.
|30 mins 7/3/2002 8. Red Hot Catholic Love
Father Maxi is concerned with all the molestation claims that have been placed against the Catholic Church recently. After most of his parishioners turn to Atheism as an answer, he travels to the Vatican to get some answers.
|30 mins 7/10/2002 9. Free Hat
The boys go out to see the new edition of Star Wars: Episode V and during the previews they find out that the movie studios are planning on re-releasing more movies with digitally enhanced effects. In an effort to stop this injustice, they go off to find Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.
|30 mins 7/17/2002 10. Bebe's Boobs Destroy Society
After nearly five years and 89 episodes, it finally happens: Cartman gets kicked out of the gang. The reason? Bebe gets boobs and the boys go ape, threatening their friendships and society as we know it.
|30 mins 7/24/2002 11. Child Abduction is Not Funny
In an effort to protect their children from kidnappers, the parents of South Park hire the owner and operator of the local City Wok to build a Great Wall around the city. When crazy things like Kid trackers and Mongolions come into the picture. The parents learn a very important lesson themselves about trusting strangers.
|30 mins 11/6/2002 12. A Ladder to Heaven
Stan, Kyle, and Cartman win all the candy they can eat in a contest. There's just one problem, Kenny had the ticket. Now to get their prize, the boys have decided to build a ladder to Heaven in order to get the ticket back from their dead friend.
|30 mins 11/13/2002 13. The Return of the Fellowship of the Ring to the Two Towers
The boys are on a mission: return "The Lord of the Rings" to the Two Towers Video Store in Conifer. But this is no ordinary copy. Butters, the evil sixth graders, and the boys' parents all try to steal the ring, er tape, from the boys. Will they succeed?
|30 mins 11/20/2002 14. The Death Camp of Tolerance
A loveable new character, Mr Slave, makes his debut as Mr. Garrison desperately tries to get fired from his new job as the boys' 4th grade teacher. Meanwhile, the boys get sent to the Deathcamp of Intolerance for not tolerating Mr. Garrison's intolerable behavior.
|30 mins 11/27/2002 15. The Biggest Douche in the Universe
When a famous psychic fails to help him exorcise Kenny from his body, Cartman takes other steps to achieve his goal. He and Chef travel to the moors of Scotland, where Chef's mom tries a little of her voodoo magic on him. Meanwhile, after the boys encounter with the TV psychic, Kyle is paralyzed with fear at the thought of members of the spirit world watching over him. Only by debunking those who claim they can communicate with the dead can Stan save Kyle.
|30 mins 12/4/2002 16. My Future Self n' Me
When a 32 year old man claiming to be Stan from the future shows up in South Park, young Stan is forced to come to terms with the loser he will become. Meanwhile, South Park's own little entrepreneur, Eric Cartman is at the helm a new money making venture. Cartman is in the business of revenge.
|30 mins 12/11/2002 17. Red Sleigh Down
In an effort to redeem himself days before Christmas, Cartman decides to bring Christmas to the Iraqis. So, along with Stan, Kyle, and Kenny they catch a ride with Mr. Hankey to the North Pole to bring Christmas to Iraq.


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Amazingly cool. (gives a hint of what Tele-presences can accomplish at such an early stage)
https://github.com/daraosn/oculus-drone < try for yourself if you have a drone, and an oculus
How to use?
- npm install
- bower install
- coffee -wc -o . .
- Download and run oculus-rest server (https://github.com/possan/oculus-rest)
- node .
- Go to your browser http://localhost:3000/
- Click on the drone that appears on screen, in order to activate it.
- When ready press 'o' key, to activate Oculus Rift viewer
- To take off the drone, press 'ENTER'
- To land the drone, press 'ESC'


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Zero Zero
- 826 Folsom St., San Francisco, 94107, United States
- 25 - 50 USD • Pizza
Zero Zero
- 826 Folsom St., San Francisco, 94107, United States
- 25 - 50 USD • Pizza
MICHELIN Guide's Point Of View
Zero Zero may be named for the superlative flour used in its blistered pies, but it is so much more than a pizzeria. While the Castro topped with oozing mozzarella and spicy soppressata is delicious, this casual spot offers far more than just a good slice. Absolute knockouts include a beautifully composed panzanella accompanied by basil pesto, as well as gnocchi tossed in a hearty pork belly ragù, decked with dollops of ricotta making it light and bright, despite the indulgent ingredients. A mix of families, hipsters and business folk from the Moscone Center fills the warm, bi-level space. Group dining is ideal for sampling more of the menu, and the sizable bar will ensure that everyone's furnished with a terrific cocktail or pint of local draft root beer.
- = Bib Gourmand • Inspectors' favourites for good value
- ó Comfortable restaurant


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With only 13 episodes in this inaugural season, "The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain" had to set things up for a big finale, and though it had some stumbles, it definitely did that. And it started off by bringing back Tobias Whale. Based on what I'm seeing, he may not go away by the end of the season, he may be something that the CW hasn't done before, be a perpetual threat. And tonight proved why he's still a threat against Black Lightning and family.
For not only does he have a suit that can neutralize Black Lightning's attacks, he can go toe-to-toe with him, and has two henchman that have their own skills that can be very useful in a fight. While the show isn't the best when it comes to fight choreography, "The Resurrection and the Light: The Book of Pain" had an epic fight between Thunder and Torre, who proved herself an adaptive fighter when she realized how Thunder gets her abilities.
Then, there was the returning Khalil, who was not only walking, but quite enhanced himself. It was great to see him again, as well as getting an explanation as to why he disappeared so long, and his talks with both Jefferson and Jennifer were pointed and poignant. And his assault on the school was pretty cool too.
Finally, it appears that the return of Lala wasn't an accident, but somehow a construction of Tobias himself! It's still unclear as to how, but something tells me an explanation is coming.
Ironically, one of the major downparts of the episode focused on the Pierce family. On one hand, I'm happy that Jefferson and Lynn got back together in some way, as it shows their growth throughout the season. However, it was almost immediately upended when Jefferson overreacted about Lynn possibly "curing" Jennifer of her powers. Regardless of whether her powers define "what she is", it's her choice to not want them, not unlike the Mutant Cure storyline from the comics. Not everyone wants powers, and you'd think that Jefferson would respect that. Instead, we get a typical CW storyline where no love story can happen without major bumps.
Also, Proctor went from maniacal government type to over-the-top villain in literally one episode. Yelling at everyone in a high pitched voice as if he feels he needs to every chance he can get.
Thankfully, the ending scenes were well worth the drama. Jennifer used her powers to save her dad, Tobias proved that he has a lot of spinning plates, and things are setting up for quite the season finale.
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New Listing # 615 108 E 1ST AV, Vancouver, BC
This 878 SqFt two-bedroom and work penthouse south facing home is special. Master suite includes good closet space and ensuite with double vanity along with fully tiled feature-wall, floating vanity with lighting and Grohe fixtures. Walk-through Cressey kitchen comes with integrated appliances, high-gloss cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, soft-close details and quartz countertop and backsplash. Air-conditioning, over 9' ceilings, overheight doors, and one of the largest patios in the building!


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The Colts and Bengals meet for the final preseason week in what should serve as a preview of their opening week match. Somewhat. The starters are unlikely to play much but with several positions still up for grabs, this could get feisty.
Both teams are antsy to get back to the playoffs. Colts quarterback Andrew Luck returns along with a new head coach in Frank Reich while Cincinnati feels the pressure as their window closes.
Indianapolis Colts
The Colts' fortunes start and end with the health of Luck. They lost 12 games in 2017, the most since 2011, when they also didn't have a starting-calibre quarterback.
To ensure Luck stays safe, general manager Chris Ballard spent the offseason adding pieces to the offensive line and hired Reich, who will help modernize the Colts' offence. After a year off, Indianapolis will be ready to challenge for the AFC South title once again.
Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati has now missed two consecutive playoffs for the first time in a decade. Despite having primarily the same key players they had during their better years, the Bengals seem to be wearing thin and it must be with the coaching staff.
Owner and general manager Mike Brown insist on keeping Marvin Lewis at the helm despite his ineffectiveness at maximizing his team's potential. The Bengals still have a solid defence and enough offensive talent to make a run at the AFC North title but they will continue to be pedestrian with Lewis.
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The Colts spent much of the 2018 NFL Draft adding depth to their linesmen and their defence. Most of their second unit will consist of rookies or veteran additions hungry to start and that is what will push them over a lacklustre Bengals team.


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Features bump and go, automatically changing direction if it meets an obstacle, along with moving steering wheel and arm action! Also features working red police car light as shown in the photos.
For the cars cosmetic condition please see the photo images provided as they give a true reflection. It's box is also pretty good for its age. Has some edgewear, one of the vertical corners of the outer box is split and also has 2 very small perforations in the front of the box (one is on the right hand headlight).Again please view the photo provided to form your own opinion. Any questions please feel free to ask. All in all a very superb example of this rare vintage toy! The item "Vintage 50s Nomura Japan Mystery Police Tinplate Car Battery Operated Bump & Go" is in sale since Friday, October 06, 2017.
This item is in the category "Toys & Games\Vintage & Classic Toys\Battery Operated". The seller is "puppyward77" and is located in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Russian federation, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Chile.


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Sunday, April 12th 7:00-8:00am
The Tomb is empty! Come celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with fellow believers. Through His Word and in song, we will follow Christ to the cross, to the grave and to the resurrection. Bring a breakfast snack to share and remember it could be cold, so dress accordingly.
The Brazil House Ι 8650 East Road, Potter Valley


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Maybe I can call for help? Go to the desk and check the card at the top, is says "SOS SOS SINKING FAST TITANIC __N __W". You need to find the coordinates as to where you are on the map in the middle of the desk - 41 degrees north, 50 degrees west.
You need to use the morse code machine and sheet to tap out the SOS message.


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Borough Council supports Woking Scouts
Woking Borough Council has offered it's full support to the Woking Contingent. In a special grant from the Woking Youth's Sports and Arts Fund 2000, former Mayor of Woking, Councilor Ian Eastwood donated a total of £800 towards the Scouts fund raising efforts.
Whilst at the Jamboree the guys will take part in a number of activity modules with an emphasis on sport, art and culture, including:
Each of the eight Contingent members are extremely grateful for this very generous donation.


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The Next Hot Ingredient in Cocktails: Cannabis
In which we coin the phrase "cannabitters"
Alcohol has been my drug of choice since my very first White Russian. From guilty pleasure drinks to perfectly crisp martinis, something about the ritual of making and sipping a cocktail had me sold early on.
As a growing number of states take steps to legalize and decriminalize marijuana, bartenders and bud-tenders are coming together, much the way chefs have begun experimenting with high-end, gourmet edibles spiked with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, the potent part of the herb). Mixologists are trying out two kinds of potables: cocktails spiked with THC (where legal), and cocktails designed to mimic the actual green, skunky flavors of marijuana.
Compared to edibles, for which oil- or butter-based extractions are favored, tinctures (herbal essences that are extracted by alcohol) are the preferred vehicle for drinks. Bartenders use Everclear or a different high-proof alcohol to draw THC from the plant, a process similar to that used to make bitters. The most popular seems to involve grinding and then baking the bud at a low temperature (a process called "decarboxylation") before steeping it in alcohol for a stretch that can range from hours to days. The liquid is then strained and stored, often in a container with an eyedropper or dasher attachment. (I'm coining the term "cannabitters" here and now.)
A standard infusion of liquor is an alternative: You merely soak a bunch of weed in a bottle. Those who have experience with making edibles and potables warn that this can create an overly potent drink; tinctures can be used with more precision. If hard alcohol isn't your thing, there's always gentler infused wine such as Mary Jane Wines or a soon-to-come offering from singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge. There's also weed-spiked beer. (After all, hops and cannabis are related.)
Where Is It Legal?
Don't go running to the nearest bar to order a cannabis cocktail just yet. Even in states where recreational marijuana is legal (Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, and Washington), public consumption is usually prohibited, which precludes weed-y gatherings in bars or restaurants. Cutting-edge experimentation takes place at private events and in the smoky underground.
The gold standard for high-end cannabis cocktails may have been set in 2012, at Roberta's in Brooklyn. The restaurant's underground weed dinner included THC-infused riffs on the Gin Sour (gin, lemon, sugar, egg whites, and grapefruit bitters, plus a tincture made with gin, Earl Grey tea leaves, and a "grapefruit-y" strain of indica cannabis) and the California Painkiller (rum, fresh-squeezed orange juice, pineapple, and marijuana-infused coconut oil, topped with grated nutmeg; see recipe below).
These aren't just drinks with weed dumped in; these are thoughtful cocktails composed to emphasize (or, where it made more sense, deemphasize) the flavors and aromas of the specific strains of marijuana used.
"I remember thinking, this opens a new door into cocktails," recalls Mike Stankovich, who created the drinks for the event and is now bar manager at Brooklyn's Alameda. "No one ever talks about it, but you go out to drink cocktails to feel something, whether you call it relaxing or loosening up. In terms of recreational benefits, you're opening the window a little bit more." Stankovich doesn't serve the cocktails now, but he liked the Painkiller drink so much that he offers a faux version at Alameda, made with shiso instead of cannibis.
Potential Risks
Of course, not everyone is a fan of the idea of mixing alcohol and marijuana. Adding a weed tincture to a high-octane drink such as an Old Fashioned is "not the most responsible way to consume either alcohol or cannabis," insists Jane West, owner of Edible Events, a cannabis events production company based in Denver, Colo.
Scott E. Lukas, Ph.D., a professor of psychiatry (pharmacology) at Harvard Medical School, agrees, and he has done considerable research about the combined effects of alcohol and marijuana to back his opinion.
"People are not good at recognizing when the effects of the two drugs are combined," he notes. "They'll slow you down, impair your decision-making, and alcohol tends to make you take more risks." Lukas is particularly concerned about people who might try to drive after sipping a THC-infused libation. His research has shown that THC can impair perceptions of time and distance as long as 24 hours after consumption, even if the "acute" high has long faded.
A further concern: Binge drinkers might not notice the protective reflex to purge due to overindulgence, since THC can help combat nausea and vomiting. (This is one reason it is often prescribed to cancer patients). "People do die from drinking too much alcohol," Lukas adds.
That said, highballs (such as a gin and tonic, or a Jack and ginger) could be an ideal delivery mechanism for conveying cannabis tinctures, says West: a little bit of alcohol, a lot of mixer, and just enough THC-tinged tincture to catch a buzz. Noted.
"I think there will be an entirely different way to consume intoxicating beverages in 10 years," West muses. In other words, imagine a world in which "intoxicate" has a completely different meaning, incorporating the effects of THC, with or without booze. "I think alcohol companies will get wind of this and create low alcohol [THC-infused] products that taste like a whiskey or bourbon."
The Future Market
It may be time to place bets on who will capitalize first and best on the nascent and potentially lucrative marijuana boom. After all, the U.S. market for legal cannabis grew 74 percent in 2014, to $2.7 billion, up from $1.5 billion in 2013, according to ArcView Group, a cannabis industry investment and research firm based in Oakland, Calif. This makes it one of the fastest-growing industries in the U.S. Already there are rumblings that reality TV star and Skinnygirl booze entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel is getting into the branded marijuana game. Might liquor conglomerates be close behind?
Stankovich thinks so: "Flash forward 30 years from now. You're going to have Stoli Weed."
It might not yet be on Stolichnaya's radar, but a smaller company, Chicago-based Earth Mama, has already launched a "marijuana-inspired" vodka infused with "herbs and botanicals." They sent a bottle my way so I could conduct an experiment: comparing a flight of martinis made with vodka, dry vermouth, and bitters. (Yes, I know a proper martini is made with gin; stay with me.) The goal of this project was to see how the drinks compared in terms of taste and aroma, as well as overall experience.
Here's how the results stacked up:
Martini #1: vodka, dry vermouth, and orange bitters
Tastes like: Drinking a martini–crisp, clean, and bracing, with a pleasant whiff of orange from the bitters.
Feels like: Drinking a martini. And I'm ready for the next round!
Martini #2: Earth Mama "marijuana-inspired" vodka, dry vermouth, and orange bitters
Tastes like: Drinking a martini, but laced with hints of cedar and dried oregano.
Feels like: Drinking a martini. Although I wish this one had gin.
Martini #3: vodka and dry vermouth, plus "cannabitters," aka a tincture made with THC and orange peel
Tastes like: A poorly made martini. The tincture throws the drink off balance, so I mostly taste bitterness from the orange peel. At least, I think it's from the orange peel. If I was served this martini at a bar, I'd order a shot of bourbon instead.
Feels like: Nap time.
As cocktail trends go, I found this one to be a bit of a snooze, literally. Keep passing that vape, but as far as I'm concerned, ice-cold gin still should be the strongest ingredient in my martini.
Cannabis Cocktail Recipe
California (Mendocino) Painkiller
Courtesy Mike Stankovich
Created for an "underground weed dinner," cream of coconut was infused with Northern Lights marijuana, then strained and cooked over low heat into a butter-like consistency to make the Coco Lopez cream of coconut for the THC Painkiller mix.
2 ounces Pusser's Rum
4 ounces THC Painkiller mix*
Nutmeg, to garnish
In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients with ice. Shake well, and strain over cracked ice. Grate a liberal amount of fresh nutmeg on top to garnish. Put on pajamas and enjoy.
*THC Painkiller mix
1 part fresh-squeezed orange juice
1 part THC-infused Coco Lopez cream of coconut
4 parts fresh pineapple juice
Kara Newman ~ Bloomberg Business ~ February 11,2015
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Adding chemicals to materials to decrease flammability can be dated back to as early as 450 BC when the Egyptians used alum to reduce flammability of wood. Almost 2500 years later brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are used to prevent ignition of textiles, electronics and polymers. BFRs in major use today are polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), hexabromocyclododecane (HBCDD) and tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA), including derivatives. There have been three industrial PBDE mixtures produced. Extensive scientific reporting has shown increasing concentrations of PBDEs in wildlife and in humans. This in combination with reports on their physico-chemical characteristics and chemical reactivity have led to that two of the PBDE products have been classified as being persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic, which has led to legislative measures, in e.g. EU, Norway and the USA.
The availability of pure reference standards is a prerequisite for much toxicologically related research. Hence the main objective of this thesis was to develop additional methods for synthesis of highly brominated diphenyl ethers. Further, to quantify and identify photolysis products of decabromodiphenyl ether (decaBDE) and to perform a case study regarding PBDE exposure in aircrafts.
Synthesis of highly brominated BDE congeners by perbromination of mono- or diaminodiphenyl ethers followed by diazotization of the amino group(s) and introduction of hydrogen(s) in the molecules is a convenient route for synthesis of some octaBDEs and all nonaBDEs. Selective bromination of diaminodiphenyl ether, followed by diazotization of the amino groups and substitution with bromines yielded a hexaBDE or a heptaBDE which were then further brominated to octaBDE congeners.
Even though several studies have been performed on photolysis of decaBDE a new study with a more quantitative approach was performed as part of this thesis. Debrominated PBDE products were identified and quantified and a marker PBDE for UV degradation of DecaBDE was identified i.e., 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6-octabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-202). Polybrominated dibenzofuranes, methoxlated brominated dibenzofuranes, pentabromophenol and hydroxylated bromobenzenes were also detected. The PBDEs accounted for approximately 90% of the total amount of substances in each sample and the PBDFs for about 10%. Also, a case study on potential exposure to PBDEs in humans travelling long distances by aircraft was done. It was shown that PBDE concentrations in dust onboard aircrafts may be high and increased PBDE serum levels were indicated in a majority of the travellers.
The present thesis has contributed to make higher brominated diphenyl ethers available as reference standards, allowing better quantitative assessments possible regarding both abiotic studies and exposure assessments. New toxicological testing can also be pursued.
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) have been used extensively as brominated flame retardants (BFRs) in textiles, upholstery and electronics. They are ubiquitous contaminants in wildlife and humans. A low concentration of nonabrominated diphenyl ethers (nonaBDEs) is present in commercial DecaBDE and they are also abiotic and biotic debromination products of decabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-209). The objective of the present work was to develop methods for synthesis of the three nonaBDEs, 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5',6-nonabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-206), 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,6,6'-nonabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-207) and 2,2',3,3',4,5,5',6,6'-nonabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-208), with the intention of making them available as authentic standards for analytical, toxicological and stability studies, as well as studies regarding physical-chemical properties. Two methods were developed, one based on perbromination of phenoxyanilines and the other via reductive debromination of BDE-209 by sodium borohydride followed by chromatographic separation of the three nonaBDE isomers formed. An additional nonabrominated compound, 4'-chloro-2,2',3,3',4,5,5',6,6'-nonabromodiphenyl ether (Cl-BDE-208), was also synthesized in the present work. Cl-BDE-208, prepared by the perbromination of 4-chlorodiphenyl ether, may be used as an internal standard in analysis of highly brominated diphenyl ethers. BDE-206, BDE-207, BDE-208 and Cl-BDE-208 were characterized by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, electron ionization mass spectra and by their melting points. The structures of all three nonaBDEs have been characterized previously by X-ray crystallography.
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are additive brominated flame retardants (BFRs), which have become widespread pollutants in abiotic and biotic environments including man. Tetra- to hexaBDEs and decaBDE are the most common environmental PBDE contaminants. Congeners of octabromodiphenyl ethers (octaBDEs) originate from used industrial OctaBDE mixtures and from transformation products of the high-volume industrial BFR mixture "DecaBDE", which most exclusively consists of perbrominated diphenyl ether (BDE-209). The objective of the present work was to develop methods for the synthesis of authentic octaBDE congeners in order to make them available as standards for analytical, toxicological, and stability studies, as well as studies concerning physical-chemical properties. The syntheses of six octaBDEs, 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5'-octabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-194), 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,6'-octabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-196), 2,2',3,3',4,5,5',6-octabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-198), 2,2',3,3',4,5',6,6'-octabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-201), 2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-octabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-202), and 2,2',3,4,4',5,6,6'-octabromdipheny ether (BDE-204), are described, of which BDE-204 was prepared via two different pathways. Syntheses of BDE-198, BDE-201, BDE-202, and BDE-204 are based on octabromination of mono- or diaminodiphenyl ethers followed by diazotization and reduction of the amino group(s). BDE-194 and BDE-196 were prepared by bromination of 3,3',4,4',5,5'-hexabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-169) and 2,3,3',4,4',5',6-heptabromodiphenyl ether (BDE-191), respectively, and BDE-169 and BDE-191 were prepared from 4,4'-diaminodiphenyl ether and 3,4'-diamiodiphenyl ether, respectively. The synthesized PBDE congeners are described by 1H NMR, 13C NMR, electron ionization mass spectra, and their melting points.
BACKGROUND, AIM, AND SCOPE: Decabromodiphenyl ether (DecaBDE) is used as an additive flame retardant in polymers. It has become a ubiquitous environmental contaminant, particularly abundant in abiotic media, such as sediments, air, and dust, and also present in wildlife and in humans. The main DecaBDE constituent, perbrominated diphenyl ether (BDE-209), is susceptible to transformations as observed in experimental work. This work is aimed at identifying and assessing the relative amounts of products formed after UV irradiation of BDE-209. MATERIALS AND METHODS: BDE-209, dissolved in tetrahydrofuran (THF), methanol, or combinations of methanol/water, was exposed to UV light for 100 or 200 min. Samples were analyzed by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (electron ionization) for polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), dibenzofurans (PBDFs), methoxylated PBDEs, and phenolic PBDE products. RESULTS: The products formed were hexaBDEs to nonaBDEs, monoBDFs to pentaBDFs, and methoxylated tetraBDFs to pentaBDFs. The products found in the fraction containing halogenated phenols were assigned to be pentabromophenol, dihydroxytetrabromobenzene, dihydroxydibromodibenzofuran, dihydroxytribromodibenzofuran, and dihydroxytetrabromodibenzofuran. The PBDEs accounted for approximately 90% of the total amount of substances in each sample and the PBDFs for about 10%. DISCUSSION: BDE-209 is a source of PBDEs primarily present in OctaBDEs but also to some extent in PentaBDEs, both being commercial products now banned within the EU and in several states within the USA. It is notable that OH-PBDFs have not been identified or indicated in any of the photolysis studies performed to date. Formation of OH-PBDFs, however, may occur as pure radical reactions in the atmosphere. CONCLUSIONS: Photolysis of decaBDE yields a wide span of products, from nonaBDEs to hydroxylated bromobenzenes. It is evident that irradiation of decaBDE in water and methanol yields OH-PBDFs and MeO-PBDFs, respectively. BDE-202 (2,2',3,3',5,5',6,6'-octabromodiphenyl ether) is identified as a marker of BDE-209 photolysis. RECOMMENDATIONS AND PERSPECTIVES: BDE-209, the main constituent of DecaBDE, is primarily forming debrominated diphenyl ethers with higher persistence which are more bioaccumulative than the starting material when subjected to UV light. Hence, DecaBDE should be considered as a source of these PBDE congeners in the environment
Commercial aircrafts need a high degree of fire protection for passenger safety. Brominated flame retardants (BFRs), including polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), may be used for this purpose. Because PBDEs readily absorb to dust particles, aircraft crew and passengers may receive significant PBDEs exposure via inhalation. The aims of this work were to assess whether PBDEs could be found in aircraft cabin dust and whether serum levels of PBDEs increased in passengers after long-distance flights. Hence nine subjects on intercontinental flights collected cabin dust samples, as well as donated blood samples before departure and after return to Sweden. Two subjects who were domestic frequent flyers were also investigated. The levels of PBDEs in dust and serum were determined by GC/MS in electron capture negative ionization (ECNI) mode. Authentic reference substances were used for identification and quantitation. PBDEs were found in all aircraft dust samples at high concentrations, higher than in common household dust. Congener patterns indicated that the technical products PentaBDE, OctaBDE and DecaBDE were used in the aircrafts. Serum concentrations in the travellers were similar to those observed in Swedish residents in general. Post-travel serum levels of BDE-28, BDE-99, BDE-100, BDE-153, and BDE-154 were significantly higher (p < 0.05) than concentrations prior to travel. The findings from this pilot study call for investigations of occupational exposures to PBDEs in cabin and cockpit crews.


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And so what is a guy doing in an all girl's school?
Well...they probably explained but unfortunately there are no subs! Sorry sorry!
But if you still want to watch -since it's pretty guessable, here's your link! Watch before it gets taken down I suppose.
Ah ah ok.. if you really want to know what it's about.. basically about a guy who transfers into this school, meets Reina or "Nina" and finds he's in the same class as this crazy girl. Sayumi or "Sayuri" is evil. Plots against him and Nina. She accuses him of seeing up her skirt, Nina has a Maths battle with Sayuri to determine whether this is true or not and well...funny things from then on. Hah!
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I bought an ugly picture, and I'm not even sure why.
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.....it was the end of the day and these two ladies were selling this picture. For some reason - they seemed to really want me to have it. (Do I look like a jungle cat woman - or do they just know I'm a sucker for a good deal?) They started reverse wheeling-n-dealing with me until the price was so low - who could pass it up? What the heck - I could paint the frame or something.
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I thought it would be fun to paint a mat with chalk board paint and write something like Eat, Pray, Love on it. However, the mat ended up such a gorgeous black - I chose not to mess it up with chalk.
I also chose not to tear apart the mat and mess up the little gold frame embedded in it. Instead, I poked holes in each of the corners and glued a small power magnet in the hole. This allowed me to add a picture and hold in it place with metal of some sort.
Isn't it pretty?
The best part - it is like Picture, Picture from Mr. Rogers. I can change the picture whenever I like.
Here is one I made for Fall. It is so elegant in my Dining Room - so much nicer than the jungle cats.
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Churches large and small, urban and rural, are accepting the Matthew 25 invitation
by Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service
LOUISVILLE — As of Friday morning, 79 congregations, five presbyteries and one synod — Lakes and Prairies — had said yes to the Matthew 25 invitation, agreeing to become more actively engaged in the world by working on one or more of three focus areas: building congregational vitality, dismantling structural racism and eradicating systemic poverty.
That means that since the invitation's April 1 rollout, more than 1,100 of the 9,161 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregations are interested in further engaging the work that Jesus calls his followers to do in Matthew's account of the judgment of the nations. The six mid councils to accept the invitation include more than 1,000 churches; not all have individually said yes to Matthew 25.
"I think we are off to a great start," said the Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett, president and executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency. "We knew that a lot of congregations were already doing the work while others needed a gentle nudge."
"The Matthew 25 vision," she said, "can unite all of us in the work of ministry and mission."
Before and since the rollout, Moffett and other PC(USA) national staffers have visited dozens of churches and mid councils to explain and promote the Matthew 25 invitation, which came about following exhortations from both the 222nd and 223rd General Assemblies (in 2016 and 2018) to act boldly and compassionately to serve people who are hungry, oppressed, imprisoned or poor.
"I figure it'll take two years to saturate the entire denomination so that everyone knows about it," she said. "I was a pastor for 32 years, and I realize there are a lot of General Assembly mandates that never got to pastors and congregations. I want to as much as possible make sure that happens, so during the first year we're hoping to reach half of the congregations. In the second year we'll continue to work on that."
Moffett said two other synods are actively considering accepting the invitation. It takes time, she said, because synods and presbyteries don't normally meet as frequently as church sessions do.
"It takes time for them to make those decisions, but the energy is there," she said. "People are talking about it, because Matthew 25 can unite the entire Church. All of us are called to deal with the systems of this world."
As she travels, Moffett hears stories from churches and mid councils "finding a way to clarify what they're already doing and going deeper," she said. She said she's grateful for the way the Matthew 25 work aligns with the Hands and Feet initiative begun by the PC(USA)'s Stated Clerk, Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II.
"I am careful to say Matthew 25 is the overarching vision," Moffett said. "It's initiatives like Hands and Feet that make it come alive."
In her travels and during her presentations, Moffett spends at least as much time listening as she does discussing the Matthew 25 invitation — including a Bible study she's developing.
"Many people have told me this is something they have been waiting for," she said. "They wanted something that would pull the denomination together, and this comes directly from Scripture."
Rural, suburban and urban churches large and small and in between — "all of us can find a way to actively engage and develop Hands and Feet initiatives that are applicable to their context," she said, adding that the Matthew 25 framework "allows churches to look at the systems" that have enabled structural racism and systemic poverty to remain in place for centuries. She said the invitation also invites churches and mid councils "to maintain their uniqueness but stay a part of the larger fabric of ministry. It is the vision of churches and mid councils and agencies that will help them decide how to put flesh on that."
"I think this is something God laid on the hearts of our denomination," she said. "We have got to look at the systems created a long time ago to keep people oppressed. I think we are doing what God would have us do — and if God would have us change course, we will do that."
"People get it, and they're using Matthew 25 terms," she added. "It's amazing to me to see how it's taken off. We aren't there yet, but we're trying to make sure everyone knows what is going on."
Even in the invitation's earliest stage, another parable — the mustard seed — may also apply.
"If 20 percent of the denomination signs on," Moffett said, "the other 80 percent will also be affected."
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The Laboratory For What's Possible
In progress.Performance-presentation, virtual tour.
Pup tent.
Guided tour in real life.
The Laboratory For What's Possible is a project that tells the story of a fictional telecommunications research center.
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It is built from salvage and operating in any way possible, in an attempt to reclaim and connect layers of history in an unstable future. It imagines a new structure for a laboratory in an extreme political / environmental climate with a lack of access to materials and funding, created from our excess ("laboratory equipment" made from cast-off items, etc). The project incorporates performance, social practice, and prototyping to tell its story. It asks what is necessary to communicate, to innovate, and to stay connected; and if it is possible to create an organization not based on power and fear.
Sponsors: CUNY, Ox-Bow, The Center for Integrated Media at CalArts, Social Practice Queens, Brooklyn International Performance Art Foundation (BIPAF), Champlain College
Exhibitions and Performances:
- Faculty Art Exhibition, Queens College Klapper Gallery, Queens, NY, November 3-22, 2019.
- SUSPEND-RELEASE, at The Ear, Brooklyn, NY, September 21, 2019.
- Friday Night Open Studios, Ox-Bow School of Art & Artists' Residency, Saugatuck, MI, August 9, 2019.
- FIGMENT NYC, on Roosevelt Island, NYC, June 1, 2019.
- Every Woman Biennial, 222 Bowery, NYC, May 19-29, 2019.
- (No) FUN Closing, Empirical Nonsense, NYC, March 23, 2019.
- Becoming Insect, Queens College, Queens, NY, February 19, 2019.
- Work-in-progress solo hallway exhibition, The Center for Integrated Media at CalArts, Santa Clarita, CA, January 14-16, 2019.
- Civic Reflex/Reflejo Civico, with BIPAF at Panoply Performance Laboratory, Brooklyn, NY, October 20, 2018.
- World Maker Faire NY, at New York Hall of Science, Queens, NY, September 22, 2018.
- FIGMENT NYC, on Governor's Island, NYC, June 23, 2018.