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At the Sept. 22 City Council meeting, aldermen approved raises for the members of the next City Council (the nine aldermen and the mayor), the City clerk, the Township supervisor and the Township assessor. The raises will go into effect next May, when the next City and Township officials are sworn in.
A compensation committee appointed by Mayor Lorraine Morton recommended incremental increases in salaries for all but the City clerk’s position, but aldermen voted 8-1 to make the full increases immediate instead. The salary for the City clerk, the only full-time elected position, was increased by $1,000, from $49,000 to $50,000 per year, for the period 2009-12.
Alderman Edmund Moran, 6th Ward, held firm against all increases in salaries, saying, “I don’t think we should be seeking raises to our salaries – it sends the wrong message. We have a serious budget deliberation, and we have to develop a disciplined, spare approach to budgeting – including our own salaries.” He said aldermanic salaries in several Chicago-area communities are much less than those of Evanston aldermen.
Alderman Elizabeth Tisdahl, 7th Ward, said she had planned to vote against the salary increases but reconsidered, because the additional money could attract a larger candidate pool for upcoming elections. “The raise is important to maintaining a diverse City Council,” she said.
Alderman Melissa Wynne, 3rd Ward, said she agreed with Ald. Tisdahl and had changed her mind about voting against the raise. She said for her first years on the Council “all the money went toward childcare, and that wasn’t even enough.” She said she had recently learned that Oak Park had only retirees on its City Council and if Evanston could attract “young people with families to be on the Council, it would help with diverse perspectives.”
Several aldermen noted that the aldermanic salary – increased for next term to $12,000 from $10,000 per year, plus medical benefits – was an “honorarium” or a “symbol” and did not represent the amount of work required to be an alderman. Alderman Ann Rainey, 8th Ward, said, “While it is a stipend, it in no way reflects compensation. … [The amount] is symbolic, and I believe that $12,000 per year is the best the community can do for excellent aldermanic service.”
Alderman Steve Bernstein, 4th Ward, said he plans not to stand for re-election but added, “There’s been no raise for eight years. We need good people up here.”
During citizen comment, Junad Rizki said he objected to the salaries as recommended by the compensation committee because those recommendations did not include the medical benefits available to elected City, but not Township, officials. He said information provided by the City showed that PPO benefits cost the City $503.91 per month for an individual (with a $14-per-month co-payment) and $1,404 per month for a family (with a $37-per-month co-payment). “[Taking health insurance into account, some of] these salaries are closer to $30,000 than to $12,000,” he said.
The other new salaries as approved by City Council, effective May, 2009, are as follows:
Mayor: $19,000/year, plus medical benefits
Alderman: $12,000/year, plus medical benefits
Township Supervisor: $13,400/year
Township Assessor: $8,000/year
The committee’s report to the City Council said, “We carefully considered the current salary structure and took into account the difficulties that the market is currently experiencing. .. [W]e realize that the budget is strained and that all expenditures must be carefully considered.”
About the part-time positions the committee report said, “It is the feeling of the committee that the individuals holding these positions give the citizens more than part-time effort.” In recommending the increase for the City Clerk’s position, the committee report said, “We understand some of [the Clerk’s] duties have been eliminated and wondered whether the position has been evaluated recently. We also understand that any change in that position would be a slow process and that the officeholder should not be penalized [while the changes are being made].”
The City code requires that the Mayor appoint a compensation committee every four years and that the committee make recommendations about elected officials’ compensation 200 days before the next regularly scheduled municipal election – April 7, 2009, for Evanston.


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Research Article, J Athl Enhanc Vol: 5 Issue: 5
No Biomechanical Changes Observed with the Addition of Video Feedback to an ACL Prevention Program in Female Collegiate Athletes
|Hayley M Ericksen1*, Kelsey A Shearman2, Jaclyn M Grusy3, Gretchen E Buskirk4, Phillip A Gribble5 and Abbey C Thomas6|
|1Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY, USA|
|2Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers, West Palm Beach County, FL, USA|
|3HSHS Medical Group Occupational Health and Wellness at Caterpillar, Decatur, IL, USA|
|4University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA|
|5Universityof Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA|
|6University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA|
|Corresponding author : Hayley Ericksen
Northern Kentucky University,Albright Health Center 116, Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY 41099, USA
|Received: August 02, 2016 Accepted: September 16, 2016 Published: September 21, 2016|
|Citation: Ericksen HM, Shearman KA, Grusy JM, Buskirk GE, Gribble PA, et al. (2016) No Biomechanical Changes Observed with the Addition of Video Feedback to an ACL Prevention Program in Female Collegiate Athletes. J Athl Enhanc 5:5. doi:10.4172/2324-9080.1000238|
Poor landing biomechanics could put an athlete at risk of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. ACL intervention programs aim to reduce injury risk by improving strength, flexibility and neuromuscular control. Video feedback interventions have shown success in improving jump-landing biomechanics in a laboratory setting; however, ACL injury prevention programs have yet to incorporate video feedback interventions.
Aim: Examine if the addition of video feedback to a modified Sportsmetrics© ACL injury prevention program would produce biomechanical changes in collegiate female soccer athletes during landing.
Methods: Hip and knee biomechanics were collected during landing pre- and post-intervention. Participants were allocated into feedback or control groups. All participants completed a 9 week modified Sportsmetrics© ACL intervention program. The feedback group received individualized feedback on their performance of the squat jump task once a week for 6 weeks.
Results: No significant differences were observed between groups for any knee or hip biomechanical variables.
Discussion: The task chosen for feedback, caliber of athletes,surface on which the athletes completed the jump-landing task and participant’s lack of previous experience with feedback may have contributed to the lack of statistical significance.
Conclusion: Six video feedback sessions may not be enough exposure to produce biomechanical changes. Additionally, feedback should be provided on tasks prone to biomechanical errors (e.g., single leg landing) in order to receive the most benefit from the feedback intervention. Future research should continue to investigate adding formalized feedback to ACL intervention programs in an effort to decrease injury risk.

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Real-time thermal cyclers are equipment used in various areas of molecular biology, capable of applying temperature changes that make it possible to carry out the three steps of the PCR reaction in a cyclical manner, describing this process as follows: DNA denaturation , alignment or binding of the primer with the complementary DNA sequence and chain extension.
This real-time PCR technique is required for quantitative analysis of molecular biology, it is used in fields such as scientific research, clinical detection and diagnosis, quality and safety testing, and forensic applications; In diagnostic and research applications, PCR is capable of genotyping, presence/absence detection of pathogens and relative DNA quantification, it is mainly focused on diagnostic-related applications.
Process that performs real-time PCR
The Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is a procedure that consists of the amplification of DNA fragments through the use of the DNA polymerase enzyme; This enzyme has the ability to synthesize new DNA strands by incorporating nucleotide bases from a known short sequence that hybridizes complementary to one of the ends of the strand.
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As the real-time thermal cycler has a PCR technique, it offers a wide range of applications, both in basic and applied research, the end-point PCR allows the detection and control of DNA fragments of interest such as the cloning technique, directed recombination, among other investigations.
Detailing the uses by fields of applications we have:
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We should pay special attention to the thunder of individual stocks, ignoring the details of the market strength, because the small cycle cycle is relatively fast. When the market is strong, individual stocks can't help but continue to thunder. When the market turns into a weak position, Lei will further intensify. The harm of capital allocation to the market is huge, because of the product attribute of capital allocation, high leverage and low threshold, and the people who use capital allocation are not long-term users, which is essentially different from financing. Some of the financing will precipitate, and they will stay in the stock market for a long time. In the long run, the people who use capital allocation will die. Originally, these people can stay in the stock market without capital allocation (even if they are trapped in a short time, they may be unscrambled in the future). However, their money is actually made by the funding companies. I firmly resist capital allocation because it is like a thief in the stock market, and there is no bottom line. Its essence is usury.
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The amount of fields in the USA that produce crops that have been altered by genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) is at a whopping 99%. However, the factors that are actually modified are not talked about that much publicly. Let’s look at what is really altered.
There are five different factors in which food products are genetically modified. These factors are nutrition, disease resistance, color, shape, and flavor.
GMO’s do not increase nutritional value in products because the food has been modified. Modification actually lowers the nutritional value because the body is not able to adjust to the modification.
Disease resistance is when the seeds are modified to be able to withstand pesticides. Then, the pesticides are sprayed upon the crops to increase the harvest. However, those pesticides remain upon the products that you eat. The side effects are cancer and the possibility of a person’s lips turning blue.
Color, shape, and flavor alter the ripeness of a product. Since the modification is used to make the ripeness last longer, the body has to deal with products that are harder to digest. As a result, obesity increases throughout the world.


What Ornato's secondhand account says of Trump wanting to join Jan 6 riots
- Anthony Ornato handled White House security operations for part of Donald Trump's presidency
- He joined the Secret Service in 1997
- Ornato's secondhand account was shared by Cassidy Hutchinson, the surprise witness
Anthony Ornato's name came up during the Jan 6 hearings today, which are being conducted to determine whether then-president Donald Trump was responsible for the Capitol Hill riots. The longstanding Secret Service agent was in charge of White House security operations for part of Trump's tenure, and his secondhand account was narrated by Cassidy Hutchinson, the surprise witness at today's hearing.
Ornato told Hutchinson that Robert Engel, the Secret Service agent in charge on Jan 6 2021, repeatedly told Trump that it wasn't safe for him to go to the Capitol after the Ellipse speech. Hutchinson continued in her testimony that this enraged the then-president so much that Trump lunged at the wheel of the limo and said that he was the "f**king president", demanding to be driven to the Capitol.
As per Ornato, Hutchinson testified, Trump also used his other hand to "lunge" at Engel.
Hutchinson's testimony also included the fact that Ornato had informed Trump about Jan 6 rioters carrying weapons.
Ornato was appointed as the White House chief of operations after Dan Walsh became one in the long line of people who quit during Trump's tenure. He joined the Secret Service in 1997 and has served under presidents George W Bush and Barack Obama.
Several White House aides have already reported to the Jan 6 committee that Trump had expressed a desire to drive to the Capitol and accompany those attending the rally. However, his lawyers urged him against the move, since it would have opened up the then-president to numerous criminal charges, including that of starting a riot.
While Engel, the Secret Service agent in charge that day, didn't appear before the Jan 6 hearing committee, he's already told the Congress about differing with Trump over whether the presidential motorcade should have driven to the Capitol, Politico reported. Ultimately, they went to the White House.


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Well, I don’t have to tell you what day it is tomorrow, you already know. But in case your neighbors or office mates are living in their own worlds, please let them know that it’s Hionmatsuri. Exactly. Girl’s Day in Japan. Every March 3rd. Write it down.
Time to reflect on a girl’s happiness and past, her future prospects, maybe…maybe even her role in society when she becomes an adult. Who knows? It could happen.
According to Wikipedia, “The customary drink for the festival is shirozake, a sake made from fermented rice. A colored hina-arare, bite-sized crackers flavored with sugar or soy sauce depending on the region, and hishimochi, a diamond-shaped colored rice cake, are served. Chirashizushi (sushi rice flavored with sugar, vinegar, topped with raw fish and a variety of ingredients) is often eaten. A salt-based soup called ushiojiru containing clams still in the shell is also served. Clam shells in food are deemed the symbol of a united and peaceful couple, because a pair of clam shells fits perfectly, and no pair but the original pair can do so.”

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Likes: Candy, pizza, sports, sewing, drawing & fashion
Hobbies and Activities: I play a lot of soccer and tennis. I also sew, I really like to bake, and hang out with my friends.
Pets: I have a fluffy white cat named Daisy who acts like a princess
Describe Your Room: A fairytale princess theme with a lot of green and pink, and I also have a canopy bed.
Describe Your Style: Very chic, but also very laid back
Favorite Movie: I have so many favorite movies but I think my all time favorite movie is Wreck It Ralph. My other favorite movies go by series like The Hunger Games, or Toy Story…SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM!
Favorite Food: My favorite food, with no doubt, is PIZZA!!!
Favorite Color: My favorite is either bright blue or neon pink!
Three Words to Describe Yourself: Creative, fun & supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

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No country for old money
If Scotland gains independence it will need a new currency and a new central bank
WHEN it comes to money and banking, no country has a richer history than Scotland. It was a Scot, David Hume, who in a 1748 essay set out the first coherent theory of the links between money, inflation and growth. And it is a Scottish idea, the joint-stock bank that, starting in the mid-1800s, became the backbone of global finance. Yet Scotland’s monetary future is as uncertain as its past is proud. Nationalist leaders say that if voters opt for independence in a poll scheduled for September 18th, the country will retain the pound in a currency union with the residual United Kingdom (rUK). That is a terrible idea.
The currency union that Scotland’s nationalist party, the SNP, envisages would be similar to the euro area. Sterling notes and coins would continue to circulate in Scotland, with the Bank of England setting a single interest rate for both countries and standing behind Scottish lenders in times of crisis. Such a union would eliminate exchange-rate risk and the cost of currency conversions, bolstering trade. Since the trade in goods and services between Scotland and rUK ran to £110 billion ($178 billion) in 2013—around two-thirds of Scotland’s GDP—the SNP reckons a sterling union would be best, both for Scotland and rUK.
While trade is important, other factors matter too. In an influential paper published in 1961 Robert Mundell of Columbia University set out a set of tests for shared currencies. In an “optimal currency area” the factors of production—capital and labour—must be able to move freely. A sterling zone would pass this test, with its common language and many internal migrants. Capital would flow freely too, with the intertwined banking sector linking savers in one country with borrowers in another.
But a sterling zone would face big problems. Its members’ business cycles are reasonably well aligned, but not perfectly in step (see chart 1). That means that as it is, monetary policy is often too tight on one side of the border and too loose on the other. This divergence is likely to increase, since the budgetary transfers and shared fiscal policy that help to synchronise the two economies would cease. The SNP is planning to increase spending by 3% a year in Scotland, whereas the Conservative-led government in Britain wants to balance its books by 2019. Yet Scotland already has a bigger deficit than rUK, and its fiscal position is forecast to worsen as its population ages. Lacking a common fiscal policy, the sterling zone could easily become a mini euro area, with Scotland in the part of Greece. That explains why all three unionist parties oppose this option, and why the Bank of England’s governor, Mark Carney, called it “incompatible with sovereignty” in a speech on September 9th.
If the rUK stymies currency union plans, the SNP claims it will continue to use the pound anyway. This option—sterlingisation—is certainly feasible: there are 11 nations that use another country’s currency informally according to a recent IMF study. Kiribati, a Pacific archipelago, has used the Australian dollar since 1979. Montenegro, Kosovo and Andorra all use the euro despite not being members of the EU. Ecuador and El Salvador use the American dollar.
But there are two big problems with sterlingisation. With the Bank of England no longer responsible for Scotland, monetary policy would be set solely for rUK. If Scotland started to boom or slump but rUK was running well, the bank would not respond; the volatile oil industry means this is quite likely (see chart 2). The implications for Scotland’s financial-services industry could hardly be worse. Scotland is host to a large financial sector, which contributes 12.5% of its GDP. With no central bank supporting them, its banks and insurance companies would be seen as riskier investments and the cost of their borrowing would rise. Many would shift their headquarters to England taking highly paid staff and tax revenues with them.
Taking a punt
The best option sounds most radical: a new currency and new central bank. It is actually a very common step: 28 new central banks have been set up in the past 25 years. They sprang up rapidly in the 1990s as former Soviet and Yugoslav states gained independence. Iraq established a new bank and currency in 2003. Most recently Crimea has been attempting to set one up.
These innovators give blueprints Scotland could follow. When Estonia gained independence in August 1991, the government decided to create a new currency to replace the rouble. Less than a year later, in June 1992, deposits held in Estonian banks were redenominated, from roubles to kroons. Special counters at the new central bank were opened to allow residents to swap the old currency for the new one. As a show of confidence in the kroon, residents were also permitted to switch roubles for German marks, a strong currency. The scheme, reviewed in a 2002 IMF paper, worked well: the switch to a new central bank and currency took a week.
An independent Scotland should be able to follow this example. It will have more time to plan: fully 18 months between the vote and independence, which would come in May 2016. Scottish notes already circulate, and production could easily be scaled up. The new country’s share of Britain’s foreign-exchange reserves—around £9 billion—would provide credibility.
Deciding how the new currency should be managed would be more complicated. Poland and the Czech Republic quickly adopted inflation targets, allowing their exchange rates to float. But in order to smooth trade in the new country’s early years, it would be better to fix the exchange rate against the pound, according to Angus Armstrong and Monique Ebell of NIESR, a think-tank. This would require the SNP to rein in its spending plans. If it did not, Scotland’s expanding deficit might prompt a run on the new currency. But at least such austerity would be in support of a gleaming new currency, rather than to keep in step with grubby old English money.
This article appeared in the Finance & economics section of the print edition under the headline "No country for old money"
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This farmhouse wall clock measures 36 in. across This farmhouse wall clock measures 36 in. across the face and features horizontal cedar wood slats a white distressed finish hand painted black Roman numerals in a Poster Condensed font and an inner accent ring with individual hour marks. It includes a high torque quartz movement antique-style spade hands and ... More + Product Details Close
Most digital clocks use electronic mechanisms and LCD, LED, or VFD displays; many other display technologies are used as well (cathode ray tubes, nixie tubes, etc.). After a reset, battery change or power failure, these clocks without a backup battery or capacitor either start counting from 12:00, or stay at 12:00, often with blinking digits indicating that the time needs to be set. Some newer clocks will reset themselves based on radio or Internet time servers that are tuned to national atomic clocks. Since the advent of digital clocks in the 1960s, the use of analog clocks has declined significantly.
Synchronous electric clocks do not have an internal oscillator, but count cycles of the 50 or 60 Hz oscillation of the AC power line, which is synchronized by the utility to a precision oscillator. The counting may be done electronically, usually in clocks with digital displays, or, in analog clocks, the AC may drive a synchronous motor which rotates an exact fraction of a revolution for every cycle of the line voltage, and drives the gear train. Although changes in the grid line frequency due to load variations may cause the clock to temporarily gain or lose several seconds during the course of a day, the total number of cycles per 24 hours is maintained extremely accurately by the utility company, so that the clock keeps time accurately over long periods.
If it has the iHome name attached to it, you know it’s going to be flashy. Their Bluetooth color changing clock hits home on all the necessary marks, allowing you to talk and end phone conversations with the touch of a button, as well as the five multiple LED color settings. It isn’t all about waking up in the morning; this alarm clock has you ready to go with a fully charged iPhone, fed sweet, sweet energy while you sleep. The last alarm clock you’ll ever need is staring you right in the face – it’s time to complete your iHome collection in style.
Sounds like a Marvel villain if you say it out loud, doesn’t it? Sonic Alert Vibrating Skull Crusher Clock has a bit of edge to it, and like your metal days, it’s going to wake you up with a thunderous roar. You get 113 decibels of noise, which is basically like a crappy $20.00 blender whizzing right next to your head. Hook up your phone or MP3 player to rock out to your tunes in the morning, should you dare. You get a five-dimmer setting for the red LED display, and the 12-volt bone crusher bed shaker, just to make sure you’re really awake in the morning.
Molded by mid-century modern style, this 38" wall clock brings a bit of bold flair to any space in your home. Its generous size helps it grab glances (and compliments!) from guests, while its open and numberless design gives it a minimalist feel. Crafted from metal, this round silhouette sports a gold finish with silver-finished hands in the center for subtle contrast. Two AA batteries (not included) are required to operate.
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Remember when the idea of chasing your alarm clock around the house was absolutely mad? Well, Clocky made it a reality, and they haven’t gone out of style yet. Bed shakers may work for some, but if you can ignore it and snooze on through, chasing your alarm clock around the room may be the next best thing. This mad machine can leap from three feet high, and if you’re trying to get some shut-eye on a Saturday, you can disable the wheels and make it stationary for the time being. Just don’t let that ruin your important meeting come 9:00 AM Monday morning. This little buzzer droid is going to make R2-D2 sounds while it zips around the room, egging you on to catch it.
Showcasing the time, date, and weather, this clock is an essential for any desk. No need to lift your arm and look at your watch or light up your phone screen, this 0.3'' H x 3.7'' W x 1.5'' D design is an easy way to get the info you need. A vibrant blue backlight keeps it illuminated (requiring the power of a AA battery), while a plastic frame allows it to stand upright.
Scientific studies on sleep having shown that sleep stage at awakening is an important factor in amplifying sleep inertia. Alarm clocks involving sleep stage monitoring appeared on the market in 2005. The alarm clocks use sensing technologies such as EEG electrodes and accelerometers to wake people from sleep.Dawn simulators are another technology meant to mediate these effects.
A standard alarm is often enough to wake most humans, but some people just sleep more deeply than others. For these individuals, the aptly titled SmartShaker 2 is ideal. The thin alarm clock fits comfortably under your pillow and vibrates to wake you. This feature also makes the SmartShaker 2 perfect for those with hearing impairments and couples with different sleep schedules.
In 1735, Harrison built his first chronometer, which he steadily improved on over the next thirty years before submitting it for examination. The clock had many innovations, including the use of bearings to reduce friction, weighted balances to compensate for the ship's pitch and roll in the sea and the use of two different metals to reduce the problem of expansion from heat. The chronometer was tested in 1761 by Harrison's son and by the end of 10 weeks the clock was in error by less than 5 seconds.

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In a few days my youngest daughter goes off to college and the next phase begins for me. Like a river that don't know where it's going (with acknowledgement to Bruce for the lyrics), parenthood is a ride with many unforeseen twists and turns, and it leaves you cold, wet, gasping for air and simultaneously wanting it to stop and wanting it to go on forever. Like the river, I don't think it ever really does stop, it just changes. I'm here for the changes, and any time you kids need an extra paddler or someone to bail (just metaphorically I hope), I'll be there.
Life's been a bit rocky these last 6 months, so I've been noticeably absent from Flickr. Nothing too serious, and I've everything to be grateful for, and no hard setbacks I can blame. Just sometimes the water gets rough and there's nothing for it but to put your head down and paddle like hell. Though I've tried to catch up here and there, my apologies to all my old Flickr friends whose great posts I've missed.
But this here is no river, 'tis the North Atlantic Ocean, the coast of Nova Scotia to be specific. After driving 1200 miles and dropping my oldest daughter off in Halifax NS to finish up her last year of College (we hope!), I got up early in the morning to visit the fantastic rocky beach at Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park not far east of Halifax. It was one of those days where I gave myself what I thought was a decent buffer before sunrise and then the sky started blowing up almost 40 minutes before actual sunrise, I thought for sure I'd miss it. Thankfully it was one of those delightful sunrises that just keep on going, shifting from dark orange to pinks and yellows. Didn't have much time to scout so I just set the tripod down by the nicest collection of rocks I could find near the entrance and started shooting, being mindful not to get swamped by an errant wave. Escaped with only minor soaker and the equipment still dry, so a successful outing.
This was the first landscape shooting I'd done in several months and now hopefully my inertia is broken and I can hit up Flickr more regularly.
Edit: anyone who's followed me for a while knows that Nova Scotia is one of my favorite places on earth, in no small part because the people are wonderful (mostly) and very friendly. But the Maritimes approach to the pandemic was to try to keep out non-residents as much as possible, using heavy restrictions to prevent the import of Covid cases from outside. This lead to this wonderful bit by the comedy show "This Hour Has 22 Minutes":
Thankfully no one told me to Frig Off this time around. Hopefully things are able to return to their normal welcoming ways in the near future.
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This is probably my favorite photo (of my own making) of 2020. The intense winds of Abraham Lake Alberta are renowned for scouring the snow off the lake revealing amazing patterns of methane bubbles, but they also create wild ice pile ups on the shore. At first glance it just looks like a jumbled mess, but when you get down in it, like on your belly hiding from the wind, these piles of ice reveal some interesting forms, including these crazy bits of snow covered by wind shaped ice. They looked to me almost like petroglyphs carved in the snow and preserved under the ice. Let's call them "Glacioglyphs". And then there is the horse's head poking through on the right. I loved that bit. A magnificent place that fired my imagination almost like no other. Sort of a Canadian version of the sandstone slot canyons.
I have an amusing story to relate, which should serve as yet another cautionary tale for anyone shooting in similar environments. First of all, the ice is incredibly smooth, and the wind here truly is ferocious, blowing a pretty constant 20-40mph the whole time we were there. On this morning, as I said, I was down on my belly trying to line up comps among these ice flows. Just moments after taking this picture, I removed my outer gloves and placed them on my bag for just a second, so I could adjust the camera position when a gust of wind swept through and grabbed one of the gloves, sending it sliding along the ice.
I jumped up and then watched dismayed as it rapidly slid away down the icy embankment. I was prepared to give it up when it caught on a snow ridge so I started to move towards it, a bit reluctantly since I didn't think I had much chance to retrieve it but had to give it a go. The wind then decided to have some fun with me and flung it further away just as I was about to reach down to grab it.Annoyed, I decided to run after it to see if I could grab it.
Again it snagged on a bit of snow and I hustled towards it, only for it to whip away from me as I was almost upon it. Now, I had a decision to make as it was nearly out on the open ice of the lake where surely I would have no chance. To set the stage some more, I've got heavy boots on and ice crampons slipped over the boots, and the ice on the lake is extremely smooth and slippery. I had to decide whether to really put on the chase and sprint after it before it hit the smooth lake surface, or whether to be smart and just give it up.
Of course, you know I chose the dumb route or I wouldn't be writing this. So off I go full sprinting for a good 20 seconds across the broken ice surface praying the wind would break for a second. Well, the wind did slow just enough to let me think I could catch it just as the glove slid on to the lake. I put it in to top 100 meter olympic sprint gear, getting closer, and then the glove starts picking up speed and I'm almost ready to accept the bronze medal for my efforts, when I see a small patch of snow lying ahead and realize I have one last chance. I'm fully committed to the chase now, it's do or, well you know, I probably won't die but it is sure gonna hurt like hell when I inevitably fall on my ass. It's not *quite* the stupidest thing I've ever done. But it is inexplicably stupid for a 50-something year old man to be risking broken bones, not to mention looking like a complete idiot, sprinting after a $25 glove in a wind tunnel. The glove catches, ever so briefly, on the snow patch. I am 5 meters away. I have a second or two at most. So I launch in a glorious full-body dive across the ice, sliding over that glove like it's home base in the 9th inning of game 7 of the World Series. So, there you have it. Don't put your damn clothes down for a second in this kind of environment! I was pretty damned lucky that I came away with a story and no hospital bills. I only wish there'd been a video camera catching the action.
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A photo from a short side trip to the Alabama Hills early in the year. I was nicely rewarded for a long drive from Vegas followed by an early morning excursion as the sun illuminated Mt Whitney and the Sierra Nevada rising over the crazy rock formations of the Alabama Hills. Though they look completely different, apparently these two features are part of the same geologic formation (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alabama_Hills).
The "Space Lobster" is my interpretation of the interesting cloud formation appearing on the right side of the image, with one cloud having a particularly ribbed underside and extending a long lobster claw to the right of the image. It was just the first thing that popped in to my head as I edited this on the bigger screen. Besides, Space Lobsters just seemed totally on-brand for 2020.
Shot as a 5 shot pano sequence with Pentax K-1 and Pentax 70-200mm using Pixel Shift. This post is only 1/4 size the original.
I've already written much about the pandemic and my feelings throughout the year so I won't belabor it more here other than to say that, like many, I'm growing weary of this and looking forward to getting back towards some version of normal, and especially getting out in to the field for some more photography later in 2021.
I'm fortunate to have a good backlog of stuff to go through for posting this year when I haven't been able to shoot as much. In fact, I was absolutely gobsmacked (to use my favorite Brit term) to receive a nod in Flickr's Best of 2020: blog.flickr.net/en/2020/12/15/flickrs-top-25-photos-in-2020/
Much appreciation to Flickr/SmugMug staff and to the Flickr community for that! Was feeling kinda down on my photography for a bit this summer, so that was a nice pick-me-up.
Hope everyone is having a lovely holiday season and looking forward as much as I am to flipping the clock on 2020 on New Years.
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It's very easy to let negative feelings from this "year of suck" overwhelm and drag me down. But this Thanksgiving has given me pause to appreciate all the great things I have to be grateful for. The greatest of which is my family, and with my oldest arriving back from her all-to-brief respite from the virus in the Maritime Bubble of Atlantic Canada, we are all back together again. As both my girls stretch their wings and prepare to fly, I feel sad for them being grounded and forced to put all their dreams on hold. But I'm also so grateful and happy to be able to spend that little bit of extra time with them, to see with fatherly pride the young women they've become.
I'm also thankful that photography has taught me to better appreciate the magical moments that life grants us. Like walking along a mountain trail on a gentle morning at that special time of year when nature unfolds her dazzling cloak of colors. I wish I'd found it sooner. I feel like I spent my twenties behind a computer screen, unaware of how incredible the outside world is, and unappreciative of how much my mind craved the soothing touch of nature. At least I figured it out eventually, and for that I am sincerely grateful.
Shot at South Mountains State Park on a brief visit with Kevin Benedict. Credit to Kevin, as usual, for this off-the-beaten-path discovery. This is Jacob Fork creek, flowing down from High Shoals falls, taken at dawn with just a hint of an early morning mist hanging in the trees. Shot as a 3 frame pano and then cropped. We scouted the area the evening before and then decided to sample a few beers at Fonta Flora Brewery, known for some very interesting and unique brews, in Morganton NC. There was some debate about the wisdom of getting up early in the morning but we managed to shake off the beer haze and get moving again.
Here’s hoping everyone had a good thanksgiving despite whatever challenges you were facing this year.
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The magnificent scenery of Banff's Icefields Parkway looking over one of the many glacial lakes nestled between the magnificent snow capped peaks of the Rocky Mountains. I'm not sure whether that is Peyto Lake or Hector Lake in the distance. I didn't mark the location very precisely at the time so I'm just guessing from Google Maps that it might be Hector Lake [confirmed by multiple commenters that this is Hector Lake].
Taken from a snowbank on the roadside on the drive from Banff to Abraham Lake with Kevin Benedict back in better times (Feb). The Icefields Parkway is rated as one of the worlds most magnificent drives, and I have to agree. There are staggering views all over the place. As a photographer, it would be basically impossible to make this drive and *not* pull over to take photos every few miles.
This is a pano stitch of I think three shots. I decided on a monochrome treatment as there isn't much color in this landscape anyway other than the dark green of the evergreens, and the mono really brought out the atmospheric details of the clouds and the snow blowing off the mountains.
This was truly a spectacular and memorable trip and I still have quite a few photos remaining to post over time. I really can't wait to explore the area again in all its different seasonal aspects.
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Certain atypical antipsychotic medications may raise the risk for heart disease in people with schizophrenia, according to an analysis of data from the Clinical Antipsychotic Trials of Intervention Effectiveness (CATIE) study published in the October 2008 issue of Schizophrenia Research.
Heart disease is prevalent among people with schizophrenia. Patients with schizophrenia also have higher rates of diabetes and high blood pressure, and lower levels of high-density lipoprotein or "good" cholesterol. Although factors such as smoking and lack of access to quality medical care may be 2 reasons for higher heart disease rates, atypical antipsychotics are known to be associated with cardiovascular side effects as well.
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Hunting with a Classic Rifle
By Ed Turner
The more time I spend pursuing the great white tail and muley bucks that we are so lucky to have in abundance, the more I have begun to enjoy a "retro" hunt every now and then. I have found that by going back to a simpler time, even if only for a day, it can be very rewarding and relaxing. Of course, I like a new magnum rifle as much as the next nimrod, but I also have grown to enjoy the allure of hunting with a classic too.
There is simply something wonderful about slipping through the woods or sitting in a stand with, say, an old Model 99 Savage that makes one feel more "attached" to the woods and the animals around us. Somehow the idea that possibly a whole slew of bucks were taken with the old firearm that you are carrying, by someone who has long since passed to the great hunting grounds in the sky, seems to make the day even brighter and better. I simply cannot handle the Winchester Model 70 that I own (made in '52) without thoughts of who may have shot their trophy of a lifetime with that very gun. I still wish I had asked the fella I bought it from a little about its history.
Several years ago I put a period scope, a Lyman "All American," on that old Model 70 and collected a respectable whitetail buck with it. It felt absolutely invigorating to accomplish that simple feat, which of course has been duplicated millions of times with just that type of setup. That experience made me think about expanding my selection of classic deer hunting rigs.
Some of the additional classic arms I have collected with the thought of collecting venison with them include a pair of .30-06 Remington 740's, one a beautifully stocked BDL Deluxe model and the other a plain Jane standard version. One wears a very nice old 4X Redfield and the other an even older 2.5X Busnell with a post and crosshair reticle. They certainly look the part, and I am thinking one may travel to Georgia with me late this winter on a wild hog hunt. A similar addition is a Fine old Remington 760 in .35 Remington, made in the early 50's, that I had to have to round out my "action" collection. It is my only pump action rifle.
There are two more pre-64 Model 70's, one in .243 that wears a Weaver K4 scope and the other a .308 with an altogether too modern Tasco (we need some work there). I am very determined to work on the abundance of does here in north central Tennessee with that 243 this very autumn.
Long ago I took a strong liking to two of Winchester's best, but unfortunately discontinued, models. These are the wonderful Model 88 lever gun and companion Model 100 semi-auto. These Winchesters are superbly efficient deer rifles for the Eastern U.S.
It still amazes me that my two largest whitetail bucks to date were both taken with Model 100s in .308. One is a carbine model, the other a standard rifle. Neither of these handsome rifles will win any bench rest competitions, but each did its job with a one-shot, drop in their tracks kill. Both are absolutely great guns to carry and shoulder, if you ever have a chance, try one. The lever action Model 88 is so similar in design and balance as to feel identical in the field.
The previously mentioned Model 99 Savage happens to be chambered in an equally classic caliber, .300 Savage. It may also travel to Georgia this December, as it seems an equally fine tool to use to collect some bacon. It is topped with an older Japanese scope [Jana] that now seems clear as a bell once I refocused and cleaned the lenses.
I'll admit it took years for me to warm to the Model 99's lines, just about the same time they became a "hot" and increasingly valuable item. This is an early "E" economy model which had a patently ugly finish on it's economical hardwood stock. I refinished the buttstock and forearm in a light colored, almost clear, finish. Much nicer now.
I also refinished the stocks on my Model 100's, and after I removed the stain applied at the factory their beautifully grained wood is now easily appreciated. Before you write to me, I know I have ruined any collector value. But, playing with my classics is my personal pleasure.
There are a few more, let's call them semi-classics, that I think are worth mentioning. One is a very nice Marlin 336C (ER) in .356 Winchester that looks and feels like a real deer gun should. It balances very nicely and wears a low power 1-3.5x scope. I would like to find a nice old steel-tube Wideview of similar power.
I have an older Browning lever rifle that, while not truly a classic, has been around a long time. And it's caliber, .358Winchester, makes it somehow seem even older. Browning has, of course, recently reintroduced the BLR Lightweight in .358 Win.
Both of these lever guns handle and carry very well in the woods. And they are very much at home when you are perched in a tree stand.
A final rifle I'd like to mention here is actually my newest "old" rifle. It's a Model 98 Mauser of unknown age (likely 1930s or 1940s) that has been sporterized. I love it, absolutely love it. I found it online and decided to buy it as a stable mate to the 8x57mm Remington Model 700C I had gotten at a huge discount several months ago.
This old Mauser can outshoot my Model 700, as it did in my first big comparo test. I have sighted it in for use during this year's deer season using under powered U.S. manufactured loads, while the Model 700 is zeroed with a hopped up Sellier & Bellot load. Either way the 8x57 it is a fine deer cartridge, and I hope to see if I can compare the killing power of the two loads before season's end. The sporterized Mauser's stock also happens to be possibly the nicest piece of walnut on any of my rifles, and is shaped in the classic style.
It seems to me that I do occasionally get wrapped around the axle about what new firearm I need to improve my chances for "Mr. Big Buck." I have found that by stepping back, actually stepping back in time and temperament when hunting, is a much simpler pastime that allows me to regain the true enjoyment of being in the woods.
Maybe you'd enjoy hunting with a classic old deer-getter that could help you find the simpler hunting enjoyments of earlier years. You know, before everyone knew the "Milo Hanson" name and buck. Perhaps even back when the Jordan buck was only about 20 or 30 years into its tour as our top whitetail.
Heck while you are at it, drag out those old boots and that plaid hunting coat you can't bear to throw out. You'll likely enjoy your day even more thinking of all the "good old days" represented by that coat, those boots, and that classic rifle.
Copyright 2006, 2016 by Ed Turner and/or chuckhawks.com. All rights reserved.


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The Sport Package - IOM Commonwealth Games Team Launch
Published on 6 Jan 2018
On Tuesday we came down to The Clermont to capture the IOM Commonwealth Games Team Launch after much anticipation!
Congratulations to each athlete for being selected!!
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It promised to be a warm 3 days as 9 Saugeen Naturalists piled in 3 cars to meet conservationist Peter Carson at a restoration site near Port Rowan on the Friday after lunch. Although the cars originated at different points and travelled over 4 hours from different directions, we all arrived at the baking parking lot within 5 minutes of each other. Obviously everyone was eager to get out and explore this ecological community that differs subtly from our own.
Peter began by explaining the work that he and Mary Gartshore had done at the 400 acre site, which is owned by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. They planted a mix of seeds for trees, shrubs and forbs; altering the ratios and components of the seed mix depending on the soils, moisture levels, and aspects of the fields. Acorns dominated the tree seed mix, with some hickory, and as Lloyd went out and wandered among the trees, many of which were over 15 feet tall, he found a very few hickory seedlings. The acorns seem to have a better germination rate than the hickory nuts in this site.
As we followed Peter across the fields, we came across areas dominated more by prairie forbs than by trees, indicative of the success of planting the varying mixes of seeds, rather than sticking to one species as farmers tend to do when they are cropping in a traditional way.
Mary and Peter have learned their restoration techniques from decades of study and practice. We didn’t ask how many acres that they have restored to native species in Norfolk County and elsewhere, but it must number in the thousands. Later after travelling to several other smaller restoration sites, Peter took us to his and Mary’s farm and talked about how they had started there. Because of the limited availability of seed, which they had to collect by hand from existing prairie remnants, they were only able to plant a couple of acres at a time at the beginning. Then as the years passed and the size of the crop of prairie grasses like Big and Little Bluestem, and Indian Grass, and forbs like Bush-headed Clover, Butterfly Milkweed, and Showy Tick Trefoil grew, they were able to harvest their own seed and expand the prairie. Eventually the size of the field grew to 60 acres, and they planted some Black Oak to develop a Black Oak Savanna habitat. They burned the prairie regularly, as would have happened in nature, to encourage the growth of prairie species and discourage weedy species from the surrounding area, and they developed or obtained specialised machinery for harvesting the seed mechanically. They are now able to provide a significant amount of seed to sell or use for further prairie restoration work all over Carolinian Canada.
Besides visiting a few restoration sites, we also walked through several different Carolinian habitats. The first was on our walk into the Nature Conservancy fields, where we immediately spotted a magnificent Spicebush Swallowtail, Sassafras Trees, and the Spicebush with it’s strongly scented leaves which is the host plant for the Spicebush Swallowtail. A second highlight was the true Old Growth forest that Peter took us to visit. Here the trees seemed to stretch up forever, and were so widely spaced that although the canopy was almost closed from their hugely spreading tops, the forest floor was very open, with few shrubs and saplings. Although the ground was crowded with Jewelweed and other forbs, we could tell that it would have been relatively easy to drive a horse and cart through woods like these, and to clear a spot for a log cabin. Even clearing a place for a field would have been far less work than it would be in say Kinghurst Forest, where there are many more trees per acre. The fertility of the forest floor was quite evident from the lushness of the undergrowth.
On Friday evening after dinner, some of us returned to the Gartshore/Carson farm, where we saw the giant Cecropia Moths that Mary had captured so that she could collect their eggs when they mated. We also spent a fascinating hour looking at the hundreds of species of moths that were attracted to the lighted sheets that had been hung out for this purpose. Mary and Peter were counting moth species as part of a local area bioblitz that took place on this same weekend.
On Saturday evening, although we were all getting quite weary from the many places we visited, we managed to get out onto Long Point, where we saw an Endangered Spotted Turtle, the rare Black Tern, and many small Marsh Wrens calling from the reeds.
A wonderful weekend outing: we learned a great deal, saw a great many species that were new to us, and enjoyed each others’ company in the evenings at the two B&Bs where we stayed.
Photo by Sandy Bunler – Spicebush Swallowtail

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Legendary character actor Seymour Cassel has died at the age of 84 as a result of complications from Alzheimer’s disease, according to multiple reports. Cassel was best known for his work with directors Wes Anderson and John Cassavetes, the latter of whom guided him to his first and only Oscar nomination for his supporting role as the hippie swinger Chet in 1968’s Faces. Cassel even doubled as a second cameraman on that film and helped with lighting adjustments, too, as he was more than happy to wear multiple hats for the sake of the production.
Cassel was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1935 and he studied acting at the American Theatre Wing as well as the Actors Studio. He made his feature debut at the age of 23 in Cassavetes’ Shadows, on which he also served as an associate producer after initially starting out as an unpaid crewmember. That film marked the start of a long personal friendship and professional relationship that included a starring role opposite Gena Rowlands in Minnie and Moskowitz, as well as a key supporting role in The Killing of a Chinese Bookie.
Cassel’s career found renewed momentum in the late ’90s after Anderson cast him as Jason Schwartzman‘s father in Rushmore. He would go on to appear in both The Royal Tenenbaums and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou. Collider has reached out to Anderson and will update this post should he care to share any kind words. Our deepest condolences go out to his family, friends and cherished collaborators, of which there were many.
Cassel appeared in numerous Hollywood hits, from Barry Levinson‘s Tin Men to Warren Beatty‘s Dick Tracy to Adrian Lyne‘s Indecent Proposal, in which he played Robert Redford‘s driver, but there’s one film I’ll personally remember him for above all others, and that would be Martha Coolidge‘s 1987 high school whodunit Plain Clothes. Cassel played a cop whose partner (Arliss Howard) is forced to go undercover as a high school student in order to exonerate his brother in the murder of a teacher. The film gave Cassel the chance to showcase his sense of humor, and do so while looking tough and holding a gun. It is one of my all-time favorite ‘comfort food’ films, a grilled cheese sandwich of a movie, and one of its many pleasures is Cassel taking down a couple of low-level ice cream thieves early in the film. Howard was saddened by the news of Cassel’s passing, telling Collider he was “crazier and sweeter sober than most other people drunk.”
Cassel was always considered an actor’s actor, working with Steve Buscemi and Nicolas Cage on their directorial debuts. His younger co-stars sought him out on sets to hear stories from the glory days of Hollywood and the early independent film scene. He led a fascinating life that included stints in the Navy, jail, and rehab. He claimed to have been Dennis Hopper‘s assistant director on Easy Rider, and went on to work with Hopper on the 1988 movie Colors. He also ran for president of the Screen Actors Guild twice, and is credited with bestowing the nickname ‘Slash’ on Guns N’ Roses guitarist Saul Hudson. In 2012, the Oldenburg Film Festival in Germany named an actors’ prize after Cassel, who also appeared on dozens of TV shows including Matlock, the original 1960s Batman series, and Tracey Ullman‘s Tracey Takes On… He even worked with Ronald Reagan on what would prove to be the future President’s last movie, The Killers.

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Background: Medulloblastomas, embryonal tumors arising in the cerebellum, commonly contain mutations that activate Wnt signaling. To determine whether increased Wnt signaling in the adult CNS is sufficient to induce tumor formation, we created transgenic mice expressing either wild-type or activated β-catenin in the brain. Methods: Wild-type and mutant human β-catenin transgenes were expressed under the control of a murine PrP promoter fragment that drives high level postnatal expression in the CNS. Mutant β-catenin was stabilized by a serine to phenylalanine alteration in codon 37. Results: Expression of the mutant transgene resulted in an approximately two-fold increase in β-catenin protein levels in the cortex and cerebellum of adult animals. Immunohistochemical analysis revealed nuclear β-catenin in hippocampal, cortical and cerebellar neurons of transgenic animals but not in non-transgenic controls. Tail kinking was observed in some transgenic animals, but no CNS malformations or tumors were detected. Conclusions: No tumors or morphologic alterations were detected in the brains of transgenic mice expressing stabilized β-catenin, suggesting that postnatal Wnt signaling in differentiated neurons may not be sufficient to induce CNS tumorigenesis.
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R&B artist Jay Saint has transformed the pains of heartbreak into “ExCommitted,” his latest album available for streaming on all platforms.
The 11-track album is led by lead single “Push Away,” an island-infused bop proclaiming the end of a relationship and the realization that it’s time to share your love with a partner that truly deserves it.
The album is a confident, bass-filled vibe with hypnotic harmonies and breakup anthem worthy lyrics.
“The state that I was in when I wrote all of the records on this LP was a very vulnerable state,” says the openly-gay Jay Saint.
“The sound of this body of work is…you hear a lot of ‘island’ in my tone. I’m Caribbean and Haitian and I wanted to have a lot of that influence in my music, but I didn’t want it to be on the nose. It’s a little bit of everything.”
He got his first break in the music industry writing for music artists at Bad Boy Records. This led to writing for Danity Kane’s second album “Welcome to the Dollhouse,” which reached number one on the Billboard 200.
“I remember going into a room and seeing all the writers,” recalls Saint.
“I had been studying all the successful writers and I remember seeing this one writer because she wrote Beyonce’s ‘Halo’.
“Every time I wrote in that environment I always thought about a climax – something that’s going to stick. That melody has to stick.
“If you didn’t remember anything, you would remember my chorus. She listened to the song that I wrote for the girls and she loved it! Everyone had a hand in it, but I remember her asking who wrote the chorus and of course I let her know. The chorus ended up being Danity Kane’s ‘Pretty Boy.’
“I wrote a few other things, but that’s one of my proudest moments.”
Having honed his writing skills, Jay Saint wrote every song on his album. It’s a testament to his talent and commitment to articulating his authentic self through his music.
Following his wildly successful album release party at The Delancey in NYC, Jay will be headlining a show at SOBs in late February.


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A total of 72 students from Mukumu Girls’ have been admitted at Kakamega County General Hospital with diarrhoea.
This has been confirmed following test results by public health officers and medics in the facility, who ruled out cases of cholera.
According to the hospital, the girls are likely to have s******d food poisoning.
The director of communications Sumba Juma says the hospital is still receiving more casualties and shall release a full statement once facts are ascertained.
In the meantime, there will be further tests and inspections conducted at the school.

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Matcha tea has antioxidants such as catechins – EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which detoxifies the body. A research study assessing the antioxidant power of this tea has revealed that as compared to other green teas matcha has the highest amount of EGCG. These antioxidants seek out for the oxygen free radicals and neutralize their harmful effects. Thus, protecting the body from the occurrence of disorders or inflammations associated with the oxidative stress.
Another big draw health benefit-wise is that matcha, like green tea, is loaded with antioxidants. A study, published in 2014, found the plant also had antimicrobial properties, particularly the four types of catechins (antioxidant properties flavonoids) it contains, against a few different types of microorganisms. Yet another study, published in Nature, proved that catechins inhibit the growth of a bacteria called Fusobacterium nucleatum — the bacteria that causes cavities and periodontal disease.
Most importantly, EGCg and other catechins counteract the effects of free radicals from the likes of pollution, UV rays, radiation, and chemicals, which can lead to cell and DNA damage. Since over 60% of the catechins in matcha are actually EGCg, a daily matcha regimen can help restore and preserve the body’s integral well-being and balance. Read more on our Change The Odds Page.
Slimming tea: Does it work and is it bad for you? Slimming teas have become increasingly popular in recent years. They aim to suppress the appetite, reduce fat, or boost the metabolism. However, while weight loss may result, this is largely due to fluid loss. The use of these teas remains controversial, and people are encouraged to use other methods of weight loss. Read now
The leaves are used to make a herbal tea that is called by the names: rooibos, bush tea (especially in Southern Africa), or redbush tea (predominantly in Great Britain). The tea has been popular in Southern Africa for generations, but is now consumed in many countries worldwide. It is sometimes spelled rooibosch in accordance with the original Dutch. The tea has a taste and color somewhat similar to hibiscus tea, or an earthy flavor like yerba mate.
These are some of the many benefits but the reality is one cup of tea a day will not give you all the abundant gains. The jury is out on how many cups are necessary; some say as little as two cups a day while others five cups. If you are thinking of going down this route, you may want to consider taking a green tea supplement instead (it would keep you out of the bathroom).
2. Lemon or ginger tea: This revitalizing tea is great for the morning because the light amount of caffeine will wake you up without wreaking havoc on your stomach. Plus, the health benefits of ginger include reducing inflammation and controlling blood sugar, so you can feel good drinking this soothing tea. (Twining’s Lemon & Ginger, $3; twiningsusa.com)
Green Tea comes from Camellia sinensis leaves that are immediately steamed or pan-fired rather than being exposed to air so that no oxidation occurs. This special handling makes for a more delicate brew that is typically lower in caffeine than black and Oolong teas. Although amounts vary, green teas are highest in polyphenols known as EGCG, which is why so many make it part of their healthy lifestyle.
Matcha tea works wonderfully well in providing a calming effect on the body. L-theanine, a unique amino acid present in this green tea, possesses anti-anxiolytic properties, which assists in boosting alpha waves in the brain. These alpha waves enhance mood, encourage relaxation, induce a profound feeling of mental clarity, and help achieve an alert state of mind.
Green tea has many health benefits. “It contains many nutrients, including antioxidants and anti-cancer and brain-healthy compounds,” Smith reminds us. One thing is for sure: regardless of whether or not you’ll shed pounds with green tea, drink it anyway. “All teas contain many healthful nutrients; it’s one of the healthier choices for a beverage!” Smith says.
And not all the science has been favorable to tea. A report in the March 1 edition of The New England Journal of Medicine looking at green tea consumption in humans, found no effect on stomach cancers once adjustments were made for other factors that could affect risk. Those other factors included sex, age, history of stomach ulcer, use of tobacco or alcohol, and other dietary habits.
A 2007 study concluded that green tea could hold promise as a new treatment for skin disorders such as psoriasis and dandruff. Researchers studied an animal model for inflammatory skin diseases, often characterized by patches of dry, red, flaky skin caused by the inflammation and overproduction of skin cells. Those treated with green tea showed slower growth of skin cells and the presence of a gene that regulates the cells' life cycles.
MY RED TEA is meaningful. I created MY RED TEA to incorporate you, it’s your red tea, your health and your well being. It also belongs to the farmers and farm workers, its their red tea too and they’re proud of it. 10% of our profits support education in our Rooibos farming communities. We made our first donation to a school for farmworkers in September 2016. In March 2017, we partnered with an after school dance troupe for teenagers in the Clan William area of the Western Cape.
We’re wary of any trend that involves detoxing with just a drink. By now, we’re all pretty aware that liquid diets can’t sustain our active bodies for very long, and most of the drinks celebrities swear by have little actual detoxifying effects. But a teatox, or tea detox or tea cleanse, is a gentler approach to the whole idea, namely because it involves adding a few herbal cups to your existing, healthy diet—instead of replacing meals entirely.
According to a study published in the journal Chinese Medicine, many of the beneficial biological effects of flavonoids on heart health seem to be due to cell-signaling effects that lower inflammation. (6) Not only do flavonoids have anti-inflammatory capabilities, but they’re also antithrombogenic, antidiabetic, anticancer and neuroprotective compounds.
In China during the Tang Dynasty (618–907), tea leaves were steamed and formed into tea bricks for storage and trade. The tea was prepared by roasting and pulverizing the tea, and decocting the resulting tea powder in hot water, then adding salt. During the Song Dynasty (960–1279), the method of making powdered tea from steam-prepared dried tea leaves, and preparing the beverage by whipping the tea powder and hot water together in a bowl became popular.
In addition to actual tea, detox concoctions typically include additional herbs, which may be designed to curb appetite, rev metabolism, or boost weight loss in other ways. One example is senna, a plant with a natural laxative effect. According to the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, the potential side effects of senna use may include abdominal pain and discomfort, cramps, bloating, gas, nausea, and diarrhea; excessive use can lead to potassium depletion and other electrolyte abnormalities, which can trigger muscle spasms and an abnormal heart rhythm. Another popular ingredient in weight loss teas is guarana, a plant that's often added to energy drinks. Its side effects are commonly related to its caffeine content, which may include nervousness, restlessness, stomach irritation, nausea, vomiting, headache, anxiety, agitation, ringing in the ears, and fast heart and breathing rates. Bottom line: Do your homework about exactly what's in a product before you put it in your body. Even "all-natural" substances can have potential side effects, especially if they're overused, combined with other supplements or medications that result in negative interactions, or if taken by those with pre-existing medical conditions.
To make green tea, the leaves are quickly steamed or heated to stop oxidation, the chemical process that causes browning. To make black tea, the leaves are crushed, torn, curled, or rolled and allowed to oxidize before being dried. This additional processing step degrades some of the flavonoids. As a result, black tea has slightly lower amounts of flavonoids than green tea.
Studies on green tea’s impact on cancer have been mixed. But green tea is known to aid healthy cells in all stages of growth. There are some clues that green tea may help destroy cancer cells, but that research is still in its early stages, so you shouldn’t count on green tea to prevent cancer. In fact, the National Cancer Institute's web site says it "does not recommend for or against the use of tea to reduce the risk of any type of cancer."
The oldest tea producing region in Japan is Uji, located near the former capital of Kyoto. It is thought that seeds sent by Eisai were planted in Uji, becoming the basis of the tea industry there. Today, Japan's most expensive premium teas are still grown in Uji. The largest tea producing area today is Shizuoka Prefecture, which accounts for 40% of total Japanese sencha production. Other major tea producing regions include the island of Kyushu and the prefectures of Shiga, Gifu, and Saitama in central Honshu.
Ginger Root, the underground stem, or rhizome, of the plant Zingiber officinale, has been used in many herbal traditions since ancient times. In Ayurveda, Ginger is known as the wonder herb, and it's no wonder, since Ayurveda employs Ginger for a wide variety of health applications, including digestive support. Historically, Ginger Root was also one of the most respected herbs for supporting joint health. Additionally, Ginger Root has been traditionally used to support healthy peripheral circulation; and can aid in warming up cold hands and feet, and will also promote sweating when needed.


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Just a few weeks before the playoffs start two of the Dodgers stars seem to be having a rift. On Monday night, when teammates Matt Kemp and Yasiel Puig should’ve just been celebrating an eight-run inning, Kemp and Puig had dugout beef.
Kemp followed Puig across the Dodgers dugout in the decisive sixth inning of the Dodgers’ 11-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies, with Puig occasionally turning back to say something in return.
Kemp was eventually intercepted by Manager Don Mattingly. Kemp then disappeared into the clubhouse.
He wouldn’t say why he was upset.
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— Ryan Walton (@RyanWaltonVBN) September 16, 2014
Matt also left this message on his Instagram. Subliminals for Yasiel perhaps.

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Seven months without any nicotine and no persistent craving in fact i actually craved a cigarette last week and it came as a surprise as i do not think of smoking or nicotine anymore. I am less breathless and i actually think or imagine i can feel the cleanliness of the air in my lungs. Worse side effects for me was my gums bleeding when brushed which has improved recently and the weight gain. An increase in two sizes is definitely caused by eating all day in the beginning and now getting christmas out of the way i am going to try to cut back on the biscuits and sweets that filled in for the nicotine originally. All this aside i intend to continue not smoking as i do feel better in myself and whereas I used to feel sluggish and tired i now feel energetic and buoyant and definitely healthier. Plus if i did have a cigarette or go back full time smoking i know i would just want to give up again as i do not want to smoke or be a smoker so may as well keep going with this attempt. Want to give a I wish everyone the drive to beat the craving
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By H. Rohrer (auth.), H. J. Güntherodt, D. Anselmetti, E. Meyer (eds.)
The discovery of scanning tunneling microscopy, atomic strength microscopy and close to box optical microscopy has unfolded a brand new box of analysis: scanning probe tools (SMP). the standard of snapshot acquisition has made nice strides lately, yet many basic, unsolved difficulties stay unanswered concerning the interplay among probe tip and pattern.
Forces in Scanning Probe Methods comprises 60 contributions devoted to those difficulties. lots of the contributions are reports, offering condensed, suitable info, compatible for either scholars and experts. The contributions disguise the instrumental facets and layout of strength microscopes in several environments (ambient strain, low temperature, ultrahigh vacuum, liquids). thought is usually lined, together with abinitio calculations and molecular dynamics simulations. Mechanical homes at micro and nanoscales obtain extensive therapy, together with adhesion, friction and put on: the friction phenomenon is without doubt one of the such a lot hotly debated questions.
different highlights contain advances in close to box optical microscopy and its relation to forces, the applying of strength microscopy in NMR, and the observance of flux strains in excessive Tc superconductors. contemporary advances in biology and chemistry additionally allure recognition.
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- Why do dogs stare at you?
- Why do dogs steal your spot when you get up?
- Do dogs know their name?
- Do dogs know when you love them?
- Do dogs have a favorite human?
- Do dogs know when humans are sleeping?
- What do dogs do when you cry?
- Can dogs smell depression?
- Do dogs dream?
- Should dogs sleep in your bed?
- Can dogs tell if you don’t like them?
- Can a dog be mad at you?
- Do dogs know when they hurt you?
- Do dogs laugh?
- Do dogs get sad when you yell at them?
- How do I tell my dog I love him?
- Do Dogs worry about their owners?
- Should you hug your dog?
- Can dogs sense sadness in humans?
- Do dogs really cry?
Why do dogs stare at you?
Just as humans stare into the eyes of someone they adore, dogs will stare at their owners to express affection.
In fact, mutual staring between humans and dogs releases oxytocin, known as the love hormone.
This chemical plays an important role in bonding and boosts feelings of love and trust..
Why do dogs steal your spot when you get up?
Sitting in your spot when you get up shows your dog’s affection for you, but the chosen spot comes back to the master with no unwanted behavior. Your dog may also feel the need to protect you and sitting in your spot gives him the edge over the other animals in the household.
Do dogs know their name?
Dogs are able to learn different words through the process of deductive reasoning and positive reinforcement. … Dogs will also learn their name through classical conditioning. This means that they learn to respond to their name when it is said, not that they actually know their own name is Fido.
Do dogs know when you love them?
Yes, your dog knows how much you love him! Dogs and humans have a very special relationship, where dogs have actually hijacked the human oxytocin bonding pathway that is normally reserved for our babies. When you stare at your dog, both your oxytocin levels go up, the same as when you pet them and play with them.
Do dogs have a favorite human?
Dogs often choose a favorite person who matches their own energy level and personality. … In addition, some dog breeds are more likely to bond with a single person, making it more likely that their favorite person will be their only person. Breeds that tend to bond strongly to one person include: Basenji.
Do dogs know when humans are sleeping?
Increases Sense of Security Think about it — your dog’s instinct is to protect. They will let you know immediately if anything is amiss while you are asleep.
What do dogs do when you cry?
Previous research has shown how dogs are highly receptive to their owners crying. According to a new study, they will also break through barriers to get to them. Dogs who heard their owners cry opened a door to “rescue” them.
Can dogs smell depression?
Signs That a Dog is Smelling Depression Dogs can sense depression, and many of them can respond in a loving way to their humans in order to cheer them up. Dogs use their powerful sense of smell to take in their surroundings. They can also smell hormone production and the rise and fall of different brain chemicals.
Do dogs dream?
If you’ve ever watched your dog twitching, chattering or moving their paws while sleeping, you may have wondered if they are dreaming. The answer is yes. Dogs do dream. … They then compared their brain activity while asleep and discovered exactly the same.
Should dogs sleep in your bed?
If you roll over in bed and startle your pet, he may not intend to bite, but an unintentional bite hurts just as much as an intentional one. But, if you and your dog don’t have health issues or behavioral issues that would make sleeping together an unhealthy situation for either party, co-sleeping should be just fine.
Can dogs tell if you don’t like them?
Recent research has found that they can tell the difference between happy and angry faces, and even show jealousy. It now seems that they can sense when a person is untrustworthy. Once a dog has decided a person is unreliable, it stops following the cues they give.
Can a dog be mad at you?
Do dogs actually get mad? … The short answer is yes, it’s possible for your dog to feel upset. But here’s the good news: Your dog isn’t mad “at” you in the way that you’re imagining. According to PetMD, while dogs definitely feel emotions, they don’t associate blame with those emotions.
Do dogs know when they hurt you?
Do Dogs Know When you are Hurt or Ill? Just as dogs can use our facial expressions as cues when we are happy, they can do the same to tell when their owner is hurt or ill. When you are injured or unwell, it’s likely you will have a different expression compared to your usual everyday face.
Do dogs laugh?
There is a lot of debate among animal behaviourists about this but most agree that no, dogs can’t laugh. At least not in the sense that humans can laugh. However, dogs can make a sound that is similar to a laugh, which they typically do when they are playing. It’s caused by a breathy panting that’s forcefully exhaled.
Do dogs get sad when you yell at them?
Because dogs are capable of basic emotion, when you yell at them, it’s likely to make them sad. It can also make them scared or confused. Dogs understand short, concise commands, not angry shouting. Yelling at your dog can affect them for longer than the time you yell at them, and cause behavior problems.
How do I tell my dog I love him?
5 ways to tell your dog you love them in their own languageTraining and positive reinforcement. An excellent way to communicate your love is through positive reinforcement. … Read to your dog. Do you read to your kids at bedtime? … Give human touch. … Engage in deep conversations. … Rub your dog’s ears.
Do Dogs worry about their owners?
Doggy don’t worry, don’t worry, no more. For a long time, cynics have argued that dogs don’t really love their Owners. The truth, they posit, is that dogs are simply adept at manipulating humans – their chief food source. … In other words, dogs feel a love for their humans that has nothing to do with meal time.
Should you hug your dog?
While it’s only natural to want to embrace your loved ones, it’s not always a good idea to hug your canine friends. “Hugging is a form of handling, and handling can lead to fear, anxiety, and stress in some dogs,” says Dr. Vanessa Spano, DVM at Behavior Vets.
Can dogs sense sadness in humans?
Previous research has shown that when humans cry, their dogs also feel distress. … Now, the new study finds that dogs not only feel distress when they see that their owners are sad but will also try to do something to help.
Do dogs really cry?
Do dogs cry like we do? While dogs can feel sadness and grief, they don’t actually cry in the same way humans do. In other words, their sad feelings don’t prompt a flow of tears. Humans, in fact, are the only animals on the planet to shed tears as a result of their emotional state.

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The Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic (SJPP) captured the Coca Cola Barbados Secondary Schools football crown with a 4-3 win over Queen’s College after the even contest went to penalties last night at Kensington Oval. Imposing goalkeeper Mario Alleyne made amends for SJPP after he had allowed a simple QC goal, which tied the scores in the first half. With QC’s custodian Joshua Greene saving the first shot from SJPP, Alleyne returned the favour. He would then avert sudden death by also saving QC’s fifth shot after the penalties were tied three all. Here, Alleyne (with cup) celebrating SJPP’s victory with teammates.


As some that have Business Web sites have discovered, not all penguins are cute and cuddly. The recent Google Penguin updates have led to more than a handful of problems for some Business Web sites, many of which have been left scrambling trying to bring their site’s rankings back up to par to where they were even a few months ago.
For those still trying to better verse themselves with the Google Penguin penalty, quite simply it means the best-known search engine is attempting to promote top-notch Web sites and penalize those that have more spam-oriented or duplicate content on them.
According to comments from Google, the idea behind a number of its ranking changes is to assist searchers in locating sites that offer a great user experience while also meeting their information needs.
Google reported that while approximately 12 percent of queries suffered significantly from the Panda update, only about 3 percent of queries in English are impacted via the Penguin algorithm.
Reverse the Google Penguin Impact
Many site owners are probably wondering if and how Penguin may have impacted their traffic following the Panda algorithm, so the first step is to review your traffic.
In the event traffic looks to be severely decreased following April 24 of this year, then your site was likely penalized with a Google Penguin. Traffic that witnessed a major reduction prior to that date is likely due to the Google Panda update.
If you find yourself to be one of the sites that have been hit, there are some things you can do to reverse the negative impact.
To Help Mitigate The Effects Of The Google Penguin Update:
- Review site content – Check the content you have posted to see if you have been using the proper keywords, tags, related content etc. Look for anything that Google may interpret as “keyword stuffing” or spamming. If you feel you are heavy in this area, think about revising the content in order to make it appear better suited for both the search engines and for readers
- Dialed-in too much – In the event you have essentially a page or pages with countless phone numbers in an effort to obtain search traffic for each number, you need to reverse course. Determine a means by which to better organize the numbers and explain why the numbers are there in the first place
- Too much copied material – If you have content copied by other Web sites, contact the webmasters of the sites and request that the pages be taken down. You should also file Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) paperwork with Google too in order to help the search engine decide which copy is original and which is not. At the end of the day, the goal is to have the copied work taken off the Google index
- Check those links – Another task at hand is to check the external links from your site. Should there be any bad sites or those involved in spamming, take away those links. You should also avoid getting involved with excessive link exchange programs and link selling initiatives
- Try and get Google to reconsider – It is also advised that you ask Google to reconsider its actions, but not until after you make the necessary changes noted above and any others that Google believes should be undertaken.
Even if your company’s site has not suffered at the hands of both Panda and Penguin, now is as good a time as any to review what practices you have been employing on your site in order to lessen the chances of being impacted down the road.
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