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A Body in Fukushima (quick view 5 sec each) 2014 05 30 from Eiko and Koma on Vimeo.
One day in November of 2013 I answered the phone to hear the voice of Eiko Otake saying excitedly, "Bill! What do you think of going to Fukushima to shoot photos of me performing in the stations along the Jōban Line?" For several years Eiko, better known as half of the performance duo Eiko and Koma, and I had collaborated in the classroom and by then knew each other well. We had co‑taught two different courses, Japan and the Atomic Bomb and Mountaintop Removal Coal Mining in which we integrated movement exercises with historical and environmental studies. We both have long-standing interests in those and related topics, and had spoken at length about the triple disaster of 3.11 in Japan. Soon after the earthquake and tsunami on March 11, 2011, we had talked about our concern for the people of Tōhoku and exchanged feelings of dread at the unfolding nuclear disaster in Fukushima. And I knew that she had visited Fukushima with a friend only five months after 3.11. But this new proposal took me by surprise.
"A Body in Fukushima" is an ongoing project that consists of still photographs shot by William Johnston of Eiko Otake performing in the area surrounding the Fukushima Daiichi Reactor and of video interpretations of those still photographs made by Eiko. Representative images and videos are embedded in the text...
Read and see more at the source: William Johnston with Eiko Otake, "The Making of 'A Body in Fukushima': A Journey through an Ongoing Disaster," The Asia-Pacific Journal, Vol. 13, Issue 9, No. 4, March 9, 2015. http://japanfocus.org/-William-Johnston/4295
Today is the 4th anniversary of the 3.11 earthquake/tsunami/nuclear disasters. 15,891 people died and 2,584 people remain missing. 229,000 people are still living as evacuees; 80,000 of those are living in prefabricated temporary housing units. These last two statistics are incredible in that so much time and energy is being devoted to the 2020 Olympics, promotion of traditional Japanese food and idol groups. The priorities of the government are strange and unfortunate to say the least.
There is an article in today's The Japan News about disabled people living in temporary housing. The focus is on a blind woman living in a temporary housing unit that is small and lacking audio assist systems. She has little contact with her neighbors; she talks with a caretaker who visits her three times a week. She has asked the local government to give priority to disabled and elderly people seeking permanent housing. The reply: "We can't build a community with only such people." She can't get an apartment because landlords think blind people might accidentally start a fire. She faces prejudice and discrimination on top of being a 3.11 victim. Why is this happening in a country that is focusing on offering omotenashi and good services to foreign tourists? What about its own citizens in need?
Link to "4 years after quake, 229,000 still evacuees," in The Japan News, 3/11/15: http://the-japan-news.com/news/article/0001993657
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, families of the victims and those still missing and the evacuees.
More Japan's 3.11 Earthquake, Tsunami, Atomic Meltdown coverage at Japan Focus: http://japanfocus.org/Japans-3.11-Earthquake-Tsunami-Atomic-Meltdown
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Medium used after transient transfection? - serum free medium or medium with serum (Apr/01/2011 )
Hello everybody,
After performing a transient transfection, would it make a difference if I change the transfection medium with reduced serum medium (0.1% FBS) rather than medium with 10% FBS ? Would this affect the expression of my transgene? I would like to incubate my transfected cells in reduced serum, stimulate with my growth factor and then harvest for WB analysis. I'm considering the 24-72h window period, but I don't know if my transgene can still be expressed in reduced serum/serum free conditions.
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0.1% serum induces severe changes in cellular activity, for example reduction of most mRNA transcription. See the excellent paper by Coller et al (http://www.plosbiology.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pbio.0040083). So your gene may not be expressed at all, depending on the promoter.
I would rather suggest to express your gene normally, and then 1) use a defined serum without your growth factor, 2) incubate your cells 2 days at normal condition, then make a serum starvation for 4hrs before feeding your growth factor or 3) don't give a damn about the levels of growth factor in the serum, but feed some extra growth factor anyway. That would be what most people do. I routinely do option 2), but I'm into immediate-early response genes...


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The tower will utilise a hexagonal design – found to be the most wind-resistant – and six 'building legs' that will form a slotted structure. This will ensure it can withstand high winds.
Open-air sky decks will feature at every 1,050 feet (320 metres), and the tower will house 55,000 residents, as well as shops, hotels, restaurants, gyms, and other public facilities.
The complicated nature of the structure calls for a clever approach to navigating it. Lifts will run vertically between the top and bottom of each 'residential zone,' as well as lifts moving horizontally within each zone.
The Sky Mile Tower will be part of Next Tokyo, a 'high-density ecodistrict' designed to 'adapt to climate change.' The tower itself will move waste heat from one part of the tower to another to save energy, and water will be collected, treated, and stored within, distributed via gravity rather than being pumped from the ground.
Around the tower will be a collection of islands. These will also be hexagonally shaped, and are designed to protect the city from flooding, rising sea levels, storms, and tsunamis. In all, the Next Tokyo development might house up to half a million people.
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We're going to be talking about ways to achieve allergy relief. As we get started I just want to begin with my story. For two seasons out of the year I'd be in bed suffering on a regular basis because of allergies. At the time, this was years ago, I tried every medication and nothing helped. I was laid out for days during this experience, it was pretty horrible. Allergies were a significant part of my life for a good period of time when I was a young college student.
Actually, as I go back and relive some of the days where I'd experienced some significant problems with my health, many of them were happening during that college time. Gosh, I've got to think about what I was doing during that time. Well, anyway, I didn't realize that there was something that was natural that I could potentially do that could make a huge difference in my allergies until I had started at chiropractic college.
The Allergy Reality
Actually, I had no intention of changing my allergies with anything that I was doing with chiropractic, but what I started to realize was as that next year rolled around, I didn't really have allergies anymore. That next that year rolled around I really didn't have allergies again, never to the extent that I had had before, and the real difference was the fact that I was getting adjusted. It was a pretty amazing experience that I had had, and started learning about how there's certain areas of the spine that would travel to the sinuses and those nerves can effect the functioning of the sinuses and can help people with allergies. I started noticing the connection there.
In our office we see people seeing changes in their allergies on a pretty regular basis, even though I don't necessarily advertise if you have allergies get adjusted and it will be all better, there definitely is a connection. But, today we're going to talk about a lot of different steps. Quite a few different approaches to taking care of your allergies. One of the first thing that I want you to think of is going beyond the symptoms. When you think about your health in general, let's just pretend there's a timeline and one end of the timeline you have a zero percent health. On the other end of the timeline you have 100% health. If we're way down at zero percent health, that really is zero percent, there's no health, nothing at all, you're actually dead let's say. 100% is optimal, we're functioning really well, super healthy, excellent.
Allergy facts
Somewhere in there maybe 30, 40% or so, we have symptoms. If you go below that 30% you're going to start to feel something. The key though is not necessarily just getting us to a point in health where we don't feel anything, but really working to get us closer to that 100%. That really need to be a goal of ours, and it needs to be a goal of ours when we're dealing with allergies. Allergies are uncomfortable, they're inconvenient, and by most they're deemed untreatable or incurable.
Why do we have allergies?
But, why do they occur? One reason why is your body accidentally identifies a substance that is actually fairly harmless, but your body identifies it as dangerous, and that overreaction then triggers an attack. That attack then causes symptoms. Now, some of the symptoms, and you already know if you're dealing with allergies, sneezing, itching, red eyes, increased mucous, coughing. A lot of things can show up as a response to then having allergies. So what do you do? Would you take medication? That is an option, but we all now medication only covers up symptoms, it doesn't treat the cause, it only works temporarily, and has lots and lots of side effects.
Method of Allergy Elimination
Now, what we're going to talk about is what is a alternative to taking these medications. Is there an alternative to taking medications, and there is. There's a method that we have developed, it's a SAFE method of allergy elimination. SAFE is an acronym, S-A-F-E, and we're going to go over some of the different steps to that acronym.
Maximize Exposure
So, let's talk about this SAFE method of allergy elimination. One of the first ones we're going to go over, and actually we're going to go backwards, we're going to start talking about the E. We want to maximize our exposure.
The earlier the exposure, the lesser to develop allergies
What does that mean? There are studies that show that if you expose your children to common allergens early, it means that they're 45% less likely to develop an allergy. They need to be exposed. It's okay to go outside. It's okay to play. It's okay to get dirty. Outdoor play is healthy exposure to common allergens. You don't necessarily want to expose your children to a substance that may be dangerous, a dangerous allergy or something like that without supervision from a doctor. But normal areas of exposure, just kids getting dirty, part of our problem is we live in such a sanitized environment that kids exposures are down and allergy rates are increasing. Maybe even think about kicking the cleaning bucket. Substitute traditional cleaners for more natural products.
Some of those things that are just designed to kill every single germ out there actually can create more problems, so substitute traditional cleaners for more natural products. White vinegar, baking soda, lemon juice, and olive oil. Avoid dangerous volatile organic compounds like triclosan, ammonia, and bleach. In our homes, one of the things that we tend to use are a lot of essential oils for cleaning. Safe, effective, smells good too. Thieves, oil of thieves is one of the more common ones that we'll end up using for cleaning.
Right Foods that Promotes Allergy Relief
Now, we're still going backwards, so we did the E. F, foods for freedom of allergies. There are certain foods that can cause inflammation or worsen allergic reactions. Eggs, dairy, wheat, corn, sugar, are all things that increase inflammation. Healthy foods help the body to function optimally. Probiotics are examples of something that can improve or reduce allergies. Probiotics are the natural bacteria that are found in the digestive tract, but because of our diet and because of our exposure we may not have enough or the right type of population of probiotic, so sometimes we have to supplement with something to make sure we have the normal flora, the normal bacteria inside the body.
Foods high in quercetin naturally support the body and eliminate allergy symptoms. Things like dark red or blue fruits. Capers. Chili peppers. Onions. Other things that you can consider is an elimination diet where one you're getting rid of a lot of the things that our body can be reactive too, like some of those foods I mentioned early.
Foods to Avoid
The eggs, diary, wheat, corn, sugar, and a number of others. Then, add certain supplements to help your body to cleanse because once you cleanse some of that stuff out of there over time your body starts to react a little less to the things we come in contact.
Engage in Physical Activity
Continuing to go backwards, A, activity. Get up and go. `Exercise also redirects blood away from the nose and congested areas. Aerobic activity also reduces the risk of heart disease, which of course is important.
High intensity intervals, an exercise method that we've talked about in other podcasts, improves more than just allergies but definitely can make a difference in our allergies.
Once, one of the things that we noticed is as you do an activity that requires more oxygenation, more blood flow, your body will naturally open up those nasal passages so that you can breathe better. So that you can breathe better, so that you can get more in there, so activity is going to be vital. Regular exercise, aerobic activity, and high intensity intervals can really do some amazing things for you.
Reduce stress by eliminating negative thoughts
Also in how you think, think positive thoughts. Your stress can worsen allergy symptoms. A good nights sleep always lets the body recharge. A positive mental state throughout the day helps to keep the body healthy. Those are some things to remember.
Take the Best Supplements
Alright, now for the S. Supplementation. There are certain supplements that improve our immune response. Number one is vitamin D. Most American's are severely deficient in vitamin D. Number two probiotics, we mentioned those earlier. Probiotics support normal bacteria in the digestive tract to balance out the nervous system. There's some allergy specific supplements, there's one that we have here in our office it's Rootology. It's a vitamin and nerve combination that helps sinus, nasal, and eye allergies. It's got a few different things in that helps. Magnolia, it's a traditional Chinese medicine remedy for allergies. Xanthium, proven to help with sinus congestion. Hydrocodone decreased inflammatory immune mediators that lead to allergic responses. Those are things that can make a difference.
There are some other supplements that we work with here with standard process, they're called protomorphogens and so it's actually different animal products that when your body takes it in helps to perform some certain functions. It's like this desiccated liver that it's called, what is it called, Antronex. Antronex is this desiccated bovine liver that is a natural antihistamine. It's powerful actually, it works really, really well. Antronex in combination with making sure that you have a properly acidic digestive environment. You put those two things together and it's a very powerful anti allergy supplement. So, something that can really, really help you out there.
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care in Allergy Management
The next thing we're going to talk about is chiropractic care. Number one, an adjustment is going to help align your spine. Now, here's the thing, it's not all about just your spine being in position, but it's what that does. Because, when your spine is the right position your central nervous system is able to function optimally. Nerves that travel out of C3, which is in the center of the neck, travel into the sinuses. They affect their function. It's been reported that C3 adjustments help people with their allergy functioning.
Our goal is to correct the function of your nervous system. When we do that, we will continue ourselves towards that 100%. We were talking about that timeline or number line when it comes to our health where zero percent is dead, about 30% is where we start to feel symptoms, and 100% is health. We don't want to just live around that 30% where we're not feeling symptoms anymore. We want to be really, really healthy. We want to live towards that 100%, and that is what chiropractic care can do for you. So, we're going to live beyond the symptoms.
The Nervous System and Your Allergies
Our nervous system controls everything guys, from our breathing to your digestive systems to your muscles, that nervous system is in charge. A well functioning nervous system means a happy and well mind and body. Let's do what we can to avoid allergic reactions altogether with chiropractic care. That proper functioning nervous system means your body is less likely to have an allergic reaction, because it's in more imbalance.
Those allergic reactions are happening because the body is reacting to a substance. It's not actually happening because of the substance, it's happening because the body's not reacting well to the substance. It's the body that needs to change and we can do that. So, guys, I have something for you. There are a lot of different ways that you can help your allergies.
The Use of Essential Oils
Another way is with essential oils. There are certain very specific essential oils that can make a difference with your allergies, and so today I have a freebie that we're offering. What I want you to do is just go into the show notes, I want you to click on that freebie, which is essential oils that will help you with allergies. Go ahead and click that link, get the freebie, make a difference in your allergies today.
Here are the steps in the SAFE method for allergy elimination, these four specific steps that will improve your health and help free you from allergies. One, supplementation. Two, activity. Three, foods. Four, or E, exposure. Don't be afraid to get dirty or be around animals or dander, this is most beneficial for kids. The research is showing that if you can be around more dirt and things that might be considered dirty, you're going to be healthier. You're going to be able to avoid those allergies.


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Jesus Davila, 83, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 10, at McAllen Medical Center.
He was born on Dec. 24,1925, in Linares, Nuevo Le�n, Mexico, to Agustin Davila and Maria Concepcion Bravo.
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Good Thursday morning everyone! Back onto my regular shift so yep, back to my more "normal" posts. I hope this find each of you well and coming closer to Truth every day! The Truth that we can only find with a relationship with our Creator and His Son. With that said, let's think shall we?
I feel like a broken record sometimes when I say this, but I truly think I was raised on a different planet and just dropped here. This feeling extends even into the workplace to which I write about today. My question is….Is it really necessary, or even appropriate to use profanity in the workplace? Now I get that really we shouldn't use it at all but somehow in a professional setting it just seems really out of place to me…
When I was in my "other" career in Retail Management we actually had policies against this; the thought was that even in casual conversation, profanity had the potential to insight anger, hostility, and was just not in good taste or class. Recently I have come to understand, this thought process no longer exists. I have heard everything from every level come spewing out of others' mouths (managers and otherwise) and it is completely acceptable. Almost no word is out of bounds and I just wonder; are we really that far gone?? Make no mistake, it comes out of my mouth as well (especially during Dolphin games) but at work it just seems incredible to me that this is tolerated.
A couple of years ago I was in a meeting where I was the only guy and maybe 11 or so other women. The leader of the meeting was a guy and he launches a myriad of vulgarities with no consideration of the ladies in the room. Afterwards I asked my boss when did this become acceptable and they were pretty much like "it just is". What?? Has the bar been lowered so far that even in the workplace we cannot escape it? I know the world is changing but that doesn't mean we have to accept it. We can be better, we can act with more class and professionalism, and we can demand respect from those that lead us, amen?
Friends, my favorite picture here again illustrates that we should shoot for the higher fishbowl in all we do. Shoot for the higher expectations first in ourselves and then from others. Everyone is always starting trends these days, how about we start one right here where we bring class and respect back into the workplace and into our lives? Who is with me? Start today! Demand more! Dive higher!
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California Riding Magazine • October, 2012
Show Report: High Roller Reining Classic
Wild weather and hot competition in
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by Alden Corrigan for HRRC, Inc.
Photos by John O'Hara Photography
The 2012 High Roller Reining Classic held at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Sept. 9-15 had it all. The 37 percent increase in entries over 2011 was confirmation that this event continues to live up to its reputation as one of the most popular destinations of the year. The depth of entries in each class resulted in some of the toughest competition in the country.
The Show Must Go On
As an extra added attraction early in the week, Mother Nature put on an impromptu show of her own blasting the city with a quick-moving storm that enveloped the facility. In true bigger than life Vegas style, within a matter of minutes, floods, deafening thunder and a direct lightening strike to the hotel that rivaled any show on the Strip had come and gone.
Raun Samuelson and Dun It For A Check.
As luck would have it, Non Pro Raun Samuelson of Glenwood Springs, CO and his 4-year old mare Dun It For A Chex were on pattern when the arena strobe lights went off and the announcements not to leave the building began. The duo kept their composure and completed the pattern much to the amazement of the crowd. "It was kind of a surprise," said Raun. "I didn't know quite what it was. I thought at first, being in a casino, maybe someone had won big ... but then it kept going of ... I was surprised that she didn't even flinch and she just kept going. I didn't know what to do so I just kept going!"
Back In The Saddle Again
After a three-year hiatus, Sandy Bentien of Auburn picked the High Roller Reining Classic for her return to the show pen aboard her 10 year old Make It With A Twist (Dun It With A Twist X SR Mischief Maker), who came out of retirement for the show as well. "I just decided that her earnings were so close to $100,000 why not leg her back up and bring her out for the Maturity classes," Sandy said.
The duo's first outing resulted in a three-way runoff in the $500 Added Non Pro #2 class with Jill Bradley and Busy Chex N Lena and Kylie Warn on her Getting Magnumtized all scoring a 144.0. "I was really nervous for some reason, coming back out after having such a great career with her. I came out, made a couple of mistakes, and the tie gave me a chance to go back in and show her. She was awesome. She went out there and did her job like she always does."
From Germany With Love
Over $270,000 in added money and prizes brought out the top horses and riders, and not just from the U.S and Canada. Eighteen-year old Philip Loesch came all the way from Munich, Germany to show his Wimpys Lil Star in the $40,000 Added Conquistador Whiz Non Pro Derby. "I have parents who support me in whatever I want to do, and this is the sport I love, Philip explained. "I was 7 when I got my first horse, but pretty quickly I realized that the only thing that I wanted to do was reining so by the time I was 12 my parents bought me my first reining horse. Reining in Europe is getting pretty big, but still the best horse trainers are over here."
Philip, who has only ridden Wimpys Lil Star a handful of times but has never shown the stallion finished 12th marking a 215.5 in their first appearance at the High Roller Reining Classic.
Is There A Doctor In The House?
Philip may have come the farthest to compete in the $40,000 Added Conquistador Whiz Non Pro Derby, but it was Otto Stanislaw DVM of Phoenix, AZ on his 6 year-old Miss Silver Gun (Colonels Smokingun x Miss Taris Rey) who dominated it marking a 221.5, and winning every division he was eligible for and taking home a whopping $14,590.34.
Always humble, Otto extoled the virtues of his gorgeous gray mare. "She's awesome…A monkey on her back could have done the same thing. She's a very neat mare. I've had her for two years. Last year Martin Muehlstaetter won the Intermediate Open Derby here. I did not show her in the Derby here last year, just the Non Pro Open and I won it on her last year. I love coming to this show."
Good Things Come To Those Who Wait
After riding for 40 years and reiners specifically for 14 years, Dewayne Copus 79, from Santa Barbara, won his very first Bob's Custom trophy saddle at the 2012 High Roller Reining Classic. He and his gorgeous gelding Crome Plated Step (Wimpys Little Step x Crome Kist Dun It) trained by Tom Foran took home both the Primetime Non Pro High Point Champion Saddle, the Rhodes River Ranch CDR Farms Masters Non Pro High Point Award and a Gist Silversmith Reserve Champion Buckle in the Primetime division of the SmartPak Non Pro Maturity Challenge for their efforts during the week.
Dewayne says of his equine partner, "He's what every Non Pro should have. He's like a puppy. He's very loyal to you. He'll stand there for a half an hour with nothing on him. He likes for you to love on him, he never gets upset. He's just a great Non Pro horse. I just can't believe what he as done for me at this show. When I got here I looked at all those (trophy) saddles that Brumley Management Group was giving away, I saw the saddle for Primetime and I said there's a saddle I could win. I've never won a saddle and had no dream of winning one. Then after two days it looked like I might get to win a saddle! I won a saddle, two buckles, Markel Horse Insurance cooler, a National Horse Blanket, Tanya Jenkins Signature Series cooler and lots of other prizes ... our arms were full of things! Plus he won me $2,000. How much prouder can you be of a horse?"
She's On Her Way To Whistler, BC
Loren Booth of Orange Cove has a big decision ahead of her. When should she book her trip to the Four Seasons Resort in Whistler, British Columbia.
As the winner of the 2012 Trifecta Non Pro Derby Challenge, Loren, who is trained by Tracer Gilson and her Brennas Dream (Magnum Chic Dream-Brennas Red Dunit) were able to maintain their substantial lead coming into to the final of three Non Pro Derby events to garner the win. "This really wasn't on the radar screen as I had just started getting together with this little mare at the Cactus Reining Classic. She continued to do well at Reining By The Bay and here, and it all added up to a win for Brennas Dream.
"This program energizes the Non Pros and its helpful for anybody ... trainers, breeders, anybody because the more the Non Pros are engaged and the more excited they are is very important."
"Excited" was the perfect word for the response from the Non Pros when the 2013 Trifecta Non Pro Derby Challenge destination was announced during the awards presentation: The Four Seasons Resort Lana 'I The Lodge at Koele will host the 2013 winner for a five night, six-day stay.
Walk The Talk
Brian Welman of River Falls, WI took home the top honors in the SmartPak Open Maturity Challenge Open Level 4 & Intermediate Open marking a 225.5 on 7 year-old Reminhick (Reminic Ringo x Hometown Hickory). No stranger to High Roller Reining Classic as a judge, this was the first time Brian has shown at the venue.
"He's been a really nice, fun horse to show," Brian says of his horse. "He was a cow horse as a 3 and 4 year old, another trainer up in our area had him as a 5 year old and I got him when he was 6 at the end of May for the Novice Derby they have at Fort Worth. I continued to show him in Novice Horse and was 5th or 6th in the year-end, won both Novice Horse classes at the NRHA Futurity and won the Senior Reining at the Congress on him."
The Future Is Bright
Casey Deary of Weatherford, TX and Americasnextgunmodel (Colonels Smoking Gun x Cee Dun It Do It) marked a 226.5 edging out Andrea Fappani and Son Of A Twisted Gun who marked a 225.0 to win the $70,000 Added Spooks Gotta Gun Open Futurity Level 4 bragging rights and a check
for $12870.80.
"Lili" holds a special place in Casey's heart as he co-owns her with Dana Conrad. "She's a mare that we bought at the 2 year-old Futurity sale from David Silva. She's the first one I get on every morning. She's a really, really great-minded mare. She loves her job, easy to ride, easy to work with, very naturally talented. She had a little reaction to the Flu-Rhino vaccine two weeks ago, and nearly didn't get to bring her. She basically had two days work between Cowtown Classic (where she was third in the Futurity) and here."
If there were a stop of the show award, it would have gone to Cody Clock and Chics Dream About Me (Wimpys Little Step x This Chicsdundreamin). The pair marked 224.50 to win the Intermediate, Limited and Level 1 championship honors in the $70,000 Added Spooks Gotta Gun Open Futurity with one spectacular stop after the other. Clock 27, is the personal trainer for Laura Day of Day Creek Ranch in Simi Valley.
Clock can't say enough about the little Palomino stud. "We bought him last year after the Derby from Rhodes River Ranch and he's been a really good horse ever since we first bought him home. He's been a dream. He's a huge stopper and so easy to ride. Nothing fazes him. He wants to go out every day and do his job. He's just a great-minded individual."
Smoking Hot
Andrea Fappani of Scottsdale, AZ and 5 year-old Smoking Whiz (Topsail Whiz x Glendas A Smokingun) continued their winning ways in the $70,000 Added Boom Shernic Open Derby Level 4. The duo went 5th out of 38 in the draw and their score of 230.5 could not be beaten for the rest of the class earning the pair a $12, 521 payday.
Andrea Fappani and Smoking Whiz.
Andrea and "Hamster," as he is lovingly called by owners Michael and Michelle Miola of Silver Spurs Equine, LLC in Cave Creek, AZ have only been together since April of this year "I really liked the horse when I saw Brett (Stone) ride him. I tried to buy him as a 3 year old but of course they wouldn't sell him. I always bugged Michael, Michelle and Brett to let me show him one time that I'd love to have a shot to try him."
Smoking Whiz is one of 39 industry-leading stallions in the 2012 High Roller Reining Classic Stallion Service Silent Auction. Online bidding ends January 15, 2013. Go to www.highrollerreiningclassic.com to see the complete list of stallions available.


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If there's one thing that I see and treat pretty much every single day of the week, it's terrible posture. What is difficult for me to deal with is the elderly population with terrible thoracic kyphosis and decreased hip extension. Some of the most common issues I see in these populations:
It makes sense that having a tremendous forward head posture from a resulting thoracic kyphosis will lead to neck pain. We also know that treating the thoracic spine can be beneficial for this population.
Having a huge thoracic kyphosis is going to lend to scapular anterior tilt and internal rotation, both of which are implicated in shoulder pain.
Having a combination of thoracic kyphosis and osteoporosis also increases our risk of having compression fractures, something that causes additional pain and even worse posture. Sounds like a pretty viscous cycle aye? Aging sucks.
Side Note: Interestingly, increased lumbar extension correlates with shoulder pain (tsunoda 13 j orthop sci) (Straker Manual therapy 09).
Looking down the chain we tend to lose hip extension as we age. Coming with this are slower walking speeds and subsequent increased risk of having falls (Falls are incredibly dangerous for the elderly population). Although patients with spinal stenosis tend to have a flatter lumbar spine, they also tend to feel better in this position (even better when flexed). If they're lacking hip extension then they'll compensate with lumbar extension with gait and when standing (One of the reasons standing and walking are painful for these patients).
The point I'm trying to make is that if you've spent 70+ years developing poor posture, it's going to be incredibly difficult to try and dig yourself out of that hole. It's actually pretty sad to see. I'm hopeful for these patients but am frustrated with how difficult it is to make changes. The moral of the story is to be cognizant of this when you're younger. It's something that can be more easily corrected from a younger age and maintained over the course of years for more graceful aging. Next time we'll talk about how to avoid this.
Funny how writing these articles makes my posture worse,
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Meet others who also love Fish Creek and learn about a wide range of topics from geology to wildlife through our Speaker Series. These evening talks take place monthly at the Fish Creek Environmental Learning Centre, a state‐of‐the‐art educational facility nestled deep in the boreal forest of the park`s west end.
The Learning Centre is at 13931 Woodpath Rd. SW and can be accessed via 37 St. and 130 Ave. SW.
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Tianjin Zhongwang Aluminium Co. Ltd., ChinaBest for hard aluminum grades
Currently, one of the world's largest production facilities for aluminum flats is taking shape in Tianjin. Already up and running are the hot and cold rolling mills of the first construction stage, supplied completely by SMS group. They went into operation in 2015. Included in the new supply scope are two CRMs, chosen by our customer because they are ideal for hard aluminum grades.
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City's New Interim Planning Director No Stranger to Complex Local Politics
When he took over as interim director of the Berkeley Planning Department Monday, Dan Marks knew he was tackling what may well be the city's toughest job. -more-
When he took over as interim director of the Berkeley Planning Department Monday, Dan Marks knew he was tackling what may well be the city's toughest job. -more-
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Trish Mulholland does a powerful job in the title role of Bertolt Brecht's mind-boggling anti-war classic, "Mother Courage," which opened Saturday at the theater in John Hinkle Park. This mesmerizing production is, wonderfully enough, a free performance: Shotgun Theater's annual gift to the community. You can bet that some people will go back to see it more than once. -more-
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On July 23, my son, who is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division, was told along with the rest of his company at morning formation, to get his affairs in order. They are going to replace the 3rd Infantry Division in Iraq. -more-
As Berkeley artists and their patrons gathered for a Saturday night fundraiser, Berkeley Mayor Tom Bates bestowed official city recognition on the newly created Ashby Arts District. -more-
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The Downtown Berkeley Association (DBA) presents Summer Noon Concerts 2003, a unique series of nine free concerts, Thursdays at noon in June & July, beginning June 5th. From Rhythm & Blues to Brazilian capoeira, these concerts at the Downtown Berkeley BART Plaza (Shattuck Ave. at Center St.) are a showcase of the culturally rich performing arts in Berkeley. This outdoor summer celebration of Berkeley-based musicians & dancers is just a small sampling of the performing arts happening nightly in clubs, cafes, schools, theaters and concert halls in Downtown Berkeley. -more-
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A Soldier's Father Calls To Bring The Troops Home Now By STAN GOFF 08-05-2003
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Volunteer with us
Volunteering helps people connect with each other, with the wider community and perhaps most importantly the work of volunteers helps make our parks and open spaces even better.
Volunteers support our work in many ways, from managing habitats and surveying wildlife to recording heritage, leading walks and inspiring school children.
As a volunteer you have the chance to get involved with your local community, meet new people, develop your skills and learn more about the eight amazing Royal Parks.
We value all our volunteers and have recently developed a new Volunteering Strategy (2018-21) which outlines our commitment. This is an exciting time to be part of The Royal Parks and in return for your time we will offer a high quality, impactful and memorable volunteering experience! You can also read our current Volunteer Policy for more detailed information about volunteering.
Get involved
We would love to welcome you to volunteer with us. You can see the range of roles we offer below and then take a look at our current opportunites to see which ones have vacancies.
Learning and Engagement
Our learning and engagement volunteers inspire thousands of visitors to our parks every year. They support school groups and help to lead walks, talks and other engagement activities.
We are always looking for an extra pair of hands to help us care for our gardens and allotments. Tasks are varied but may include planting, weeding, watering and generally keeping the site in tip top condition!
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Volunteers are vital in surveying the wide range of wildlife that call The Royal Parks home. We also rely on the support of volunteers to help manage habitats for conservation, such as maintaining woodland and planting wildflower meadows.
With a history spanning over 500 years the parks, and the monuments within them, are an important part of London's heritage. Volunteering opportunities may include research projects or leading walks and talks.
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A very cool utility to analyze and keep track of everything running on your computer during startup is Autoruns. This handy little utility displays everything running on your computer when you start up. Sure you can use the built in utility in Windows "msconfig" however your not getting the full picture with msconfig. Autoruns on the other hand will go through and list everything running and the order in which it start up! Here I will show you the difference between MSCONGIG and the Autoruns program on a computer running Windows Vista.
Here is a list of programs and processes that start up when I log into Vista using the MSCONFIG command in the run line. As you can see I uncheck them all which does improve boot time which I explained in a previous how to. This does list quite a few programs but hardly all of them.
Now, when I launch Autoruns look what is pulled up.
What is all of that you ask? Well it is A lot! The shot above is just a sample of everything. This is everything currently running on my Vista machine and the order it was launched. This application is not for a beginner, but rather a power user. Let's look at the features a little more closely.
After looking through all of the processes if you decide certain ones do not need to start during bootup just uncheck that application or process. Autoruns stores that information in a backup file so if you want to restore it later it's no problem.
Probably one of the better ways to find out what a particular entry does is to search for it online. Just right click the entry and choose Search Online… your browser will open up with a lot of options. You can also Jump to… which will lead you to the path in the Registry where the process is located. If you do not feel comfortable editing your registry then don't.
The control tabs at the top will allow you to narrow down specific entries related to various areas in the OS.
You can also control how this application looks to a certain extent by changing the fonts.
Mysicgeek's Tech Lingo: Dynamic Link Library (DLL) – A library of executable functions used my Windows applications.


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Just a little warm up from this morning. I was struggling to learn how to draw a panther for a commission piece, and I felt like I had lost all of my skill! So I calmed down and went back to what I knew. This exercise helped me a lot today. My teachers are right, you always have to practice your basics.
The panther piece is now in my services gallery if you're curious!
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Oh they're different but I really like them both!
Welcome to The Friday Face-Off, a weekly meme created by Books by Proxy! Each Friday, we will pit cover against cover while also taking the opportunity to showcase gorgeous artwork and feature some of our favorite book covers. If you want to join the fun, simply choose a book each Friday that fits that week's predetermined theme, post and compare two or more different covers available for that book, then name your favorite. A list of future weeks' themes are available at Lynn's Book Blog.
This week's theme is:
"Any planet is 'Earth' to those who live on it"
~ a cover featuring a PLANET
Any planet is "Earth" to those who live on it – especially to those who are stuck on it. I'm really excited this week, because the book I'm featuring is one of my favorites, and it's a story that's close to my heart. Set in the far-flung future, Earth Girl follows the story of an eighteen-year-old girl named Jarra who is among the one-in-a-thousand born with an immune disorder that confines her to earth's atmosphere. Humans have developed portal technology at this point, using it to colonize a multitude of worlds, but unfortunately Jarra can't visit any of them. If she even stepped onto any of those planets, she would go into anaphylactic shock in seconds and die if not returned immediately to Earth.
Those afflicted with Jarra's condition are looked down upon, and called all kinds of terrible, hurtful names. Jarra is sick and tired of it, so when the time comes to enroll in university, she decides to invent a fake background for herself to apply at a school on another planet whose class would be on earth for the first year of practical studies. Time to show the universe just what a mere "Earth Girl" is capable of, and to take a look at the book covers!
From left to right: Harper Voyager (2012) – Pyr (2013)
No contest here. I've waited a long time for this week's topic to come up because I've always had this book in mind to feature for it. I adore this novel and I've always loved, loved, LOVED the Pyr cover – and not just because it's downright stunning! I also like the image of the girl's ankle shackled to the Earth-and-chain, symbolizing Jarra's dilemma of being confined to the planet because of her immune disorder. At the same time, she is embracing Earth because it's the only home she knows and it's the home she loves. This is a great cover for so many reasons, any of which would have been enough for me to choose it as the clear winner.
What do you think? Which one is your favorite?
Oh they're different but I really like them both!
I like both covers but for some reason, without reading the synopsis or knowing anything about the book, I'd be more apt to grab the first copy. After learning more about it, the second one is quite fitting as well. I don't think you can really lose with either!
To be honest I'm not greatly keen on either cover! I'm more of a saturn kind of person! *grins*


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The wine is sweetly fragrant on the nose showing black/blueberry, plum jelly, cedar, dark chocolate and subtle spice notes. The palate is succulent, plump and fleshy, offering terrific fruit intensity backed by velvety texture and supple tannins.
Simon Sorby Adams has been making wine around the world for over 30 years, sourcing the very best fruit to reflect the essence of the "terroir" in each glass of wine.
His "Farmers Market" range reflects his passionate belief in this.
Drink now – 2020
Alcohol: 14%
Acidity: 6.3g/l
pH: 3.59
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Hi everyone! Ashley here today using the Sparkle and the With Some Sparkle stamp sets to show you a pretty card.
Sparkle stamp set and silver super fine detail embossing powder to make some sparkles on my background.
Then I stamped the sentiment from With Some Sparkle in white fine detail embossing powder. I think this font is so pretty. Next I stamped the tiara from the same stamp set and used Wow! embossing glitter in shocking pink. That's definitely a sparkly tiara!


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Meet The Maker: Chinmaya Arjun Raja, Panakam – Tradition in a Bottle, Chennai
We chat up with Chinmaya Arjun Raja, a home chef, pickle maker and founder of Panakam – Tradition in a Bottle a home based food venture that makes heirloom pickle recipes and spice condiments. Chinmaya talks about his Pickling memories and inspirations behind his venture. He also shares with us his new array of products to be introduced at the By Hand From The Heart Makers Market in Chennai.
Why pickling?
I have always been fascinated by the diversity of India's culinary traditions. Pickle is an important aspect of Indian traditional food. I have myself been a part of the annual summer Pickling ritual. As a kid, I keenly observed the process followed by my grandmother, mother and other members of the extended family and later participated in the pickle making process by helping them dry the mangoes and mixing the various spices. A huge quantity of Pickles was made every year to be distributed as Gifts to friends in India and abroad. I have always been a big lover of these homemade pickles and used to take them for my own consumption and to be given as Gifts during my frequent travel in India and abroad. Pickle was one of the most interesting aspects of traditional Indian cuisine which I could showcase to people interested in Indian Food.
Many of my European friends who are well-known Chefs and wine makers always loved my pickles. I used my Pickles to make my friends get a taste of Indian Culinary traditions. Regular travel in Europe and having Chefs and winemakers/sommeliers as good friends helped me to further my interest about different cuisines, fermentation techniques, tastes and flavours. Traditional Indian Pickles was a great showcasing product during my travel abroad. I wanted to go back to one's traditional roots to get inspiration to do something different.
Apart from my interests in Wines and the Wine Appreciation sessions which I regularly conduct, I always wanted to do something with Traditional Indian Food. The first thing that came to my mind was Pickles. I wanted to bottle my childhood memories associated with the pickle making ritual. Having tasted Pickles made all over India, both homemade as well as mass-produced Pickle brands, my idea was to bottle only homemade traditional pickles made by traditional families who have been continuing this family and community tradition.
As with my wines and food, I was always interested to know "the person behind the product" I wanted to give importance to the name of the person or family behind the product and their culinary history. So when I finally decided to start some initiatives related to traditional Indian food, Pickles were the first thing to come to my mind. So launched "PANAKAM – Tradition in a Bottle" and started bottling our own Mango Pickle called RAJAPALAYAM MANGO PICKLE with mangoes sourced from our own Mango groves in our native Rajapalayam. My mom is an inspiration as well as she is a very good cook. The whole family participated in this initiative. We together bottled our own family/community pickle, 100% Natural and Homemade. I will also call it a "family made" pickle. I think we should involve the whole family in these traditional culinary rituals.
Culinary tradition is also a part of the Cultural heritage and it has to be safeguarded for future generations. Pickling is a tool to remember our culinary history and heritage. My idea is to select such families who are continuing to make traditional pickles and make such pickles and other traditional products available through Panakam – Tradition in a Bottle. We already have 3 such families and we are in the process of finding more.
I am in the process of researching and documenting the Pickle making traditions of different communities and regions of India and selecting families to bottle their traditional pickles and other products.
Pickling at Panakam – Tradition in a Bottle. What's involved? Could you run us through the process?
All the offerings under "Panakam–Tradition in a Bottle" brand are homemade by families continuing their traditional culinary heritage. We don't use any preservatives and add colours or flavouring agents. It is 100% natural. We just follow the traditional process passed down through generations. We share what we have been cooking and eating at home.
Mangoes are available only during the summer months and it's a challenge to make large quantities of sun-dried mango pickle at home for the whole year in just a few weeks. Most of our Mango pickle varieties are sun dried and weather plays an important role. I make sure I keep myself free during the summer months from all my other initiatives and concentrate only on Pickles. The mangoes are sourced from our mango groves. I am present at my native Rajapalayam when the mangoes are harvested at the farm. All the other ingredients are sourced locally as well with the help of my family and my extended family members. I make sure I am involved in all the process to keep tab on the quality of all the ingredients. I carefully select and approve the mangoes to be used. I cut the mangoes along with other family members and a few assistants whom we employ. All the mixing of various spices is done by me and my mom for the Rajapalayam Mango Pickle. I take care of the whole sun drying process. The pickling process of our different sun dried mango pickles takes 2-3 weeks. It is elaborate and time consuming and a lot of patience is needed Pickling needs constant attention. After the pickling process, we need to make sure it's stored well. It has to be examined periodically and stored for a few months before bottling. Bottling is done hygienically in glass jars/bottles.
For the Anakapalle mango pickles, the mangoes and the ingredients are sourced from Andhra Pradesh and members of the Vedula/Saripalle are involved with the Pickling process and I make sure I am present during this process as well and handle all the sun drying part of this pickle.
Similar process is followed for other types of Pickles and the other new products like Podi's & Chutneys.
Since the start of Panakam – Tradition in a Bottle in 2014, I cancel all my travel plans and other projects and take care of only the Pickling process during the summer months of April, May and June. Me with my Mom at our Kitchen Madhuri Saripalle & Family of Anakapalle – AP
The myths on Indian pickles, spices & condiments.
Pickle is part of the Indian Culinary tradition. It was developed to naturally preserve a few vegetables and fruits using a lot of trial & error approach and research done by previous generations to perfect the process. New spices which came to India through the Europeans created new flavours when it was used for Pickles and it was quickly adapted. Innovations have been taking place in Indian Culinary traditions in the past to suit the climatic conditions and healthy eating practices.
Indian Pickles made the traditional way at home are very healthy. Sun Dried Pickles has very less salt and oil content. Some Traditional pickles go through a fermentation process which is probiotic too. Spices used in our culinary traditions are very healthy which we all know.
Traditional home-made pickles made with rightly sourced quality ingredients with no added preservatives, colours or flavours are one of the healthiest parts of Traditional Indian meal. You just need to follow traditional know-how!
It is much healthier than many sugary & salty food and beverages consumed regularly!
Mass factory produced pickle brands use a lot of salt with added preservatives, colours and flavours. It is not healthy if consumed regularly.
It's a problem not just with factory made Pickles but homemade Pickles as well. Pickles get too spicy and Oily with extra use of Chilli powder, salt and oil. You get to taste only the chilli and salty flavour. This happens not just with some homemade pickles but in some of the South Indian food items as well. Too much chilli and other spices ultimately remove the flavour out of the vegetables and the main ingredients in a dish. Most of the Pickles are too salty, hot and oily.
Awareness is growing and there are many home based food products trying to make and market healthy traditional food products with a proper balance of spices.
Balance of spices is very important for a flavourful and healthy Pickle. We at Panakam – Tradition in a Bottle try to get this balance in our product experiences. The method used in our pickling process combined with quality ingredients and care taken to put everything together by the Pickle maker, makes it healthy and natural.
What are your biggest challenges?
There are quite a few challenges for a home based food venture as the entire family has to be involved. Kitchen has to be clean and hygienic. Retailing of these homemade products is challenging too as the margins demanded by some retail outlets are sometimes too high. The cost of such homemade products is naturally more than the mass-produced labels which can be picked from any market.
It is a challenge to educate people about pickles and the difference between homemade pickles and factory made pickles. It is difficult to convince them that Pickles need not be always spicy, salty and Oily.
It is also challenging to convince people to believe pickles can be healthy if made properly. People don't think twice to spend money on an imported factory made product with all added colours, preservatives and flavours and made thousands of miles away. But hesitate to spend on something traditional, healthy and made locally by families following their culinary traditions passionately.
What are you bringing this time to BHFTH?
Apart from our popular heirloom pickles like Rajapalayam Mango Pickle, Anakapalle Endaavakaya Mango Pickle, Gooseberry, Lime, Kadarangai (Citron) pickles, vadams etc we have also started making the rare Kaya Avakaya Whole Mango Pickle made in some parts of Andhra Pradesh. It is an elaborate and time consuming process pickling sun-dried whole mangoes. This will be a Limited Edition & Made to Order pickle.
ANAKAPALLE KAYA AVAKAYA WHOLE MANGO PICKLE – Limited Edition & Made to Order
Selection of Spicy Powders – Podi's for Accompaniments to South Indian Tiffins and Rice.
We have also launched around 10 different types of Podi's (Spicy Powder/Gun Powder) to be used as an accompaniment to various South Indian tiffin's like Idli, Dosa, Idiyappam and also with hot steamed rice with a dollop of Fresh Ghee. All the Podi's are homemade by different families. They are 100% Natural with No Added preservatives, colours or flavours.
Apart from the popular Dal Podi's, Curry leaves Podi, Coriander Podi, Sesame Podi, Idli Milagai Podi, we also have a unique & healthy Spicy Moringa leaves Podi (Drumstick leaves).
Launching of Panakam – Tradition in a Bottle's TheMadrasBox:
"TheMadrasBox – Traditional South Indian Goodies" is an assorted gift box with Traditional South Indian Goodies like Pickles, Podi's, Vadams, Chutneys and Syrups. This will be an ideal gifting option for giving someone a colourful & flavourful panorama of Traditional Homemade South Indian Food accompaniments. It can also be a good travel pack while travelling abroad.
All the "Panakam -Tradition in a Bottle" products will be available to pick and choose for this assorted Gift Box. It can be an assortment of just Pickles or Podi's or Chutneys and it can also be a mix of all the products.
"TheMadrasBox – Traditional South Indian Goodies" comes in different packing options and combinations. It can be packed either in traditional small Stainless Steel containers or in glass jars and the assortment of these can be packed in a traditional Stainless Steel Spice box or in specially made and aesthetically designed corrugated paper boxes or in a wooden spice box.
Today's Gift boxes are filled only with all types of Imported foods and factory produced mass food products. We at PANAKAM – Tradition in a Bottle want to offer homemade Traditional South Indian Goodies, as a popular and healthy Gifting option.
What's the best piece of advice you've gotten along the way in building your business?
I have been following my instincts and getting constantly inspired by our traditional culinary creations right from the start of my creation of PANAKAM – Tradition in a Bottle and along the way… I want to get the basic principles right and make sure we follow the path which was originally planned – to offer unique and quality traditional food products from the kitchens of families continuing their respective culinary heritage passed down through generations. I started this initiative to document these unique traditional products and not as a pure business proposition. But I am now convinced that it is a good & healthy small business venture with a lot of potential.
I have been getting a lot of advice from different people. But I have always let my passion and instinct to decide. My immediate family and extended family members have been a big support to my initiative and I always go back to them to get my advice and to get my passion and instinct validated.
You have participated in an earlier edition; what was your BHFTH experience?
We participated in two editions of BHFTH in 2015 and it had been a great learning experience. It was the first such experience for us. People who experienced our unique offerings at BHFTH have been our loyal customers and encouraged us to continue and do more…
It was also a great experience to interact with other artisans from all over India who exhibited their products as well. It was a professionally well-managed market.
What advice would you give to other food entrepreneurs?
Go back to your roots and get your inspiration. Use technology and modern infrastructure to supplement /compliment your traditional knowledge. We need to eat right and be conscious of not just what we eat but also conscious of how it is made and who makes them. Eat local and make friends with local people and get yourself taste their homemade food.


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The title is certainly provocative: Estonians killing Jews yet without hatred. Does such a chilling contention of dispassionate cold-blooded murder even make sense?
If you are prepared to read Weiss-Wendt's magnum opus to find out who says what about the Holocaust in Estonia and the wider Baltic states, the work is a veritable compendium of "he-said"s, "she-said"s for those who can tell difference. Weiss-Wendt includes them all: reputable scholars; the German school and others advocating for the Germanless Holocaust; and Soviet archives known to be tainted, containing evidence manufactured to target Baltic and Ukrainian nationals in particular—the USSR's most troublesome nationalities at home and the most visible and organized anti-Communists in the post-WWII diaspora.
Whose account to trust? In one sentence, someone has been saved, cited to a respected Holocaust scholar. The next? A Baltic collaborator orders the deaths of civilians on pure whimsy: brutal, senseless, Germanless, cited directly to Soviet archives. And therein lies the crux of the issue. Voluminous and careful citations are not enough to create a meaningful study of the Holocaust in the Baltics. The responsibility of the historian is to audit and make sense of manifestly incompatible accounts and allegations. In presenting all sources as equally valid, Weiss-Wendt abrogates that responsibility, leaving that task to the wholly unprepared reader.
Moreover, in failing to differentiate between the likely and unlikely—based on our detailed knowledge of the Nazi control and command structure, processes, and procedures pursuing the extinction of Jews in Eastern Europe—his amalgam of diametrically opposed sources unintentionally elevates historical propaganda to a level on par with legitimate historical scholarship. The contradictions Weiss-Wendt ultimately seeks to reconcile lie within the historical accounts which form the basis of his narrative—and not in the Estonian psyche.
Weiss-Wendt's superbly meticulous and voluminously annotated research, with its uncommon and welcome transparency of scholarship, holds the tantalizing promise of a definitive new work on the Holocaust. Ultimately Weiss-Wendt falls short, neither highlighting nor reconciling agendas buried within historical accounts of the Holocaust in the Baltics and Eastern Europe.
|Falls short as a study in motivation—the false premise of a flaw in the Estonian psyche dooms Weiss-Wendt's quest to seek its origin.
|Succeeds as a compendium—invaluable as an exhaustive examination of a wide range of sources.
— review by Peters J. Vecrumba
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Selina was in Silicon Valley this week, I suppose to raise money (although I am not exactly positive about that). She spent most of the episode fumbling around Clovis, a Google-like internet company headed by a young d-bag (shocking). The only thing that would have made this episode better would have been some sort of crossover event with the guys that actually star on HBO's new comedy Silicon Valley, which airs right before Veep each week. Oh well. Let's get to the best part of the show…the one-liners.
Again, you have been warned, there is colorful language below.
8. "Jonah get off then line and then the planet." – Sue
7. "Gary what are you doing? You look like a newborn giraffe." – Veep
6. "F*ck you Kent Davidson! F*ck you Mrs. Gravestone from the third grade. F*ck you stepdad one and stepdad three!" – Jonah
5. "She was like a beached whale, with one flipper f*cking around in the air, and you were no where to push her back in the sea." – Amy
4. "She said we'd see Craig momentarily and our withdrawal from Afghanistan has been more momentarily than this." – Amy
3. "You know, they say all babies are cute, but whoever 'they' are should be stuck in a stroller and pushed into traffic." – Amy
2. "I know you're walking around here like you're C-3PO with a big, brass, shiny erection, but I got news for you. This is kindergarten for cyberbrats." – Veep
1. "You take that chicken soup, and you shove it up your soul." – Jonah
PS. Here is deleted scene from this episode. You're welcome.


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A review from Siriol McAvoy of our last BookTalk event about David Jones' In Parenthesis, which took place on 11th October 2016, to whet some appetites on the eve of our next event.
Tag: war
David Jones as visual artist
Although Cardiff BookTalk is focussing on his writing in In Parenthesis, David Jones was also a talented visual artist. This was the subject of a recent exhibition at Cardiff University's Special Collections and Archives: https://scolarcardiff.wordpress.com/2016/05/09/exhibition-david-jones-1895-1974/ It is also discussed brilliantly by Fiona MacCarthy in the following article: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2015/oct/10/soldier-poet-painter-david-jones-britains-outsider
Owen Sheers on In Parenthesis
On 10 July 1916, the 15th battalion of the Royal Welch Fusiliers attacked Mametz Wood in northern France. Their assault was part of the recently launched Somme offensive, and followed the now familiar method of British attacks over this period. Walking in four lines across … Continue reading Owen Sheers on In Parenthesis
BookTalk event, 11 Oct 2016: David Jones, In Parenthesis (1937)
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Khaled Hosseini's The Kite Runner (2003): Event Review
A report by Rob Lloyd on the second BookTalk of the 2015/16 season, which took place on 9 Dec 2015: an exploration of Khaled Hosseini's debut best-seller, The Kite Runner, to coincide with Human Rights Day.


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The Petra winery in Val di Cornia along the Tuscan coast is making a fresh start. Today, they focus more on elegance than power. Petra presented their new wines at the end of March in Milan. BKWine Magazine´s Åsa Johansson attended the tasting.
"We aim for brighter, fresher wines that better reflect our terroir," says Eleonora Guerini, presenting the new wines in designer Antonio Marra's beautiful show-room in central Milan. Prior to 2017, Eleonora was one of three chief editors at the Italian wine guide Gambero Rosso. In the Italian wine world the news that she left the wine guide made waves. Today she is an important component of Terre Moretti's new initiative.
Moretti, Italy's fourth largest wine group, which owns Bellavista in Franciacorta and Petra in Tuscany, has gone from 350 hectares (720 acres) to almost 1100 hectares (2500 acres) in a short period of time. They have achieved this by purchasing Sella & Mosca in Sardinia and Teruzzi e Puthoud in San Gimignano in Tuscany, that used to belong to the Campari Group.
Since 2014, Francesca Moretti, wine maker and CEO of the Moretti group has also called on the winemaker Beppe Caviola from Piedmont for advice.
"The first thing I did when I came to Petra was to taste all the older vintages from the winery. All the wines were well made and perfect – twenty years ago. They fit perfectly into the market as it was in the 80's and 90's when structured, rich wines with a lot of oak were in demand", says Beppe Caviola.
Since 2014, Beppe and Francesca have introduced new methods both in the vineyards and in the cellar.
"One of the changes is to harvest in two rounds with a couple of days in between. This is because some of the grapes should have higher acidity so that we maintain freshness in the wines, "says Beppe.
The climate in Val di Cornia in the south of Tuscany is generous so the challenge is to try to make elegant wines in an area where power and alcohol would like to take over.
"We have also started making a cold maceration before we start the fermentation, and we let the juice ferment at a lower temperature, max 27 degrees. All this is in order to maintain freshness in the wines. We also use half as much new oak compared to before", continues Beppe.
"Our investment seems to be going in the right direction considering that we have already sold all the wine," says Eleonora Guerini with a big smile.
Tasting notes:
Hebo, Rosso Toscano IGT, 2016, Petra
50% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot, 10% sangiovese
A classic vintage, aromas of black currant, juicy, fresh, tangible tannins and some body but without feeling heavy.
Hebo, Rosso Toscano IGT, 2015, Petra
Warm July with temperatures above 40 degrees C, luckily August was cooler.
Ripe aromas of dark sweet berries, spice from oak barrels, full-bodied, silky tannins, nice finish. A biggerwine with a lot of everything.
Querce Gobbe, Rosso Toscano IGT, 2015, Petra
100% merlot
Inviting aromas of red sweet berries, blueberries, eucalyptus tones in the background, smooth tannins, full-bodied, soft and spicy with a long finish. Elegant and very good!
Querce Gobbe, Rosso Toscano IGT, 2014, Petra
100% merlot
Strawberries and very floral fragrance with hints of mint. Needed time to open up. A cool year, a tighter wine, where tannins are present but are elegant, high acidity and lighter in body. Very good, especially given the difficult vintage.
Potenti, Rosso Toscano IGT, 2015, Petra
100% cabernet sauvignon
Typical cabernet sauvignon aroma, astringent with sandy tannins, tobacco and leather, rich but with good acidity, medium finish. Definitely needs to be combined with food.
Potenti, Rosso Toscano IGT, 2014, Petra
100% cabernet sauvignon
More aromatic than 2015, forest berries, rosemary, lighter and more elegant tannins and a long finish. A wine I liked a lot.
Petra, Rosso Toscano IGT, 2015
70% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot
Mouth filling tannins but also tons of fruit, blueberries, sweet cherries, rosemary and tobacco. Full-bodied with well-balanced acidity. At present it feels green but has ageing potential since all components are well-integrated. Would like to open this bottle in a couple of years' time.
Petra, Rosso Toscano IGT, 2014
70% cabernet sauvignon, 30% merlot
A well-made wine that is an expression of the cool vintage. They have managed to keep the fruit and they have been careful with the oak in the cellar. More floral aromas, lighter tannins, not as full-bodied as 2015 but still a wine to open at a nicely set table!
Visit their web site petrawine.it where you can see the beautiful winery designed by the famous Swiss architect Mario Botta.
Åsa Johansson is BKWine's person in Italy. She lives in Florence since the early '00s. Asa writes regularly on wine and food in Swedish and Italian publications as well as online.
Wine, food and olive oil are vitally important in Tuscany. All feature prominently on the wine and food tours to Tuscany with BKWine.
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Here's a perfect fall craft activity from creativejewishmom.com that brings you and your kids outside to collect leaves and inside to preserve the beautiful autumn colors. It's a great activity for parents and children to do together! Start by going for a nature walk to collect leaves of different shapes, sizes and colors. Once inside, you'll need wax paper, a phone book, iron and pillowcase. To create your window art, follow these steps:
- If you need to flatten any leaves, place them between the pages of a phone book and add weight to the top of the book. The flatter the leaves, the better the results. (And please note that any fresh green leaves used will turn brown within a day or two, so already-colored leaves work best.)
- Arrange leaves on a large piece of wax paper, working on the same surface where you'll be ironing.
- When you're satisfied with your arrangements, add a second piece of wax paper on top of the leaves, and iron them with a pillowcase between your wax paper and the iron.
- Try hanging this leaf art in your window or wrapping it around jars or vases. Enjoy your reminder of fall throughout the rest of the season and beyond!
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Thursday, February 16, 2012
Happy Day - The Garden Intrigue is here!
It's always something to cheer about when Lauren Willig's latest book in The Pink Carnation series hits the shelves! Today is release day for The Garden Intrigue and I can't wait to get back into the world of Pink.
I've been a bit under the weather so I've been laying very low on the blogosphere....hoping to curl up with The Garden Intrigue and a cup of hot tea and honey to cure what ails me.
Have a wonderful day!
Posted by Joanne at 12:29 PM
Labels: Lauren Willig, The Garden Intrigue
5 comments:
- Audra said...
This ended up being my first Willig and I'm in love! It was such fun -- no wonder she has such a huge fanbase!
- February 16, 2012 at 1:14 PM
- Melissa @ Confessions of an Avid Reader said...
I love this series, but still have to read The Betrayal of the Blood Lily. I'll have to do that soon as this newest addition to the series sounds fantastic.
- February 16, 2012 at 7:25 PM
- Anjuli said...
ah- yet another book to tantalize me- you do realize I have to work, right? :) Seriously, your recommendations are ALWAYS great!
- February 16, 2012 at 10:40 PM
- Carole Rae said...
:3 I can't wait until it comes to me. I love the Pink world.
- February 17, 2012 at 4:59 PM
- Staci said...
I have to jump back into this series too...I loved them all to-date!
- February 18, 2012 at 9:39 AM
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