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Tobey Maguire Salary Highlights: As you might expect, Tobey's biggest big-screen paydays have come from playing Spider-Man. In 2002 he earned a respectable $4 million to play the superhero, but for the sequels he made considerably more – in Spider-Man 2 he negotiated a salary of $17.5 million, plus five percent of the film's box office gross. Then for the final installment, Spider-Man 3, he got the slightly smaller salary of $15 million but with an even larger piece of the backend, at 7.5 percent. One other payday in the Spider-Man range was the $12.5 million he made for Seabiscuit.
Real Estate: In 2019 Tobey Maguire spent a reported $6.9 million 3,526-square-foot mansion in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood. In the years prior he made other celeb real estate headlines too, listing a vacant lot also in Brentwood in 2018, and selling a small compound in Santa Monica to "Million Dollar Decorator" Kathy Ireland for $3.325 million in the early part of 2017. And the year before that, he was reported to have purchased yet another Brentwood property "on spec" for $13 million.
In October 2020 Tobey listed a home in West Hollywood, California for $4.2 million. He paid $3.4 million for the home two years earlier.
When he was in 6th grade, he wished to pursue a career as a chef, but his mom gave him $100 to enroll in an acting class rather than a home economics class. He appeared in The Wizard in 1989.
Tobias Vincent Maguire was born in Santa Monica, California, on June 27, 1975, the son of Wendy and Vincent Maguire. His parents separated when Maguire was 2 years old, and Maguire spent much of his childhood living with various family members.
During many of his auditions, Maguire found himself auditioning for roles opposite another rising actor, Leonardo DiCaprio. The pair quickly became friends and made an informal pact to help each other get parts in their movies/TV shows/other projects. For example, both auditioned for the same part in the 1990 TV series based on the 1989 comedy Parenthood. DiCaprio was cast, and Maguire later got a guest role at least partly on DiCaprio's recommendation. The same scenario played itself out during casting for the 1993 movie This Boy's Life (featuring Robert De Niro as the lead); DiCaprio got the main teen role (coincidentally, the character was named "Toby") and Maguire got a part as one of Toby's friends.
By the mid-1990s, he was working steadily but was also becoming involved in the hard-partying lifestyle of some of his fellow young actors. In 1995, he requested director Allan Moyle to release him from his part in the movie Empire Records. Moyle agreed, and all of Maguire's scenes were deleted from the final film. Maguire then sought help for a drinking problem from Alcoholics Anonymous; he has been sober ever since.
In the 1998 film Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas he portrayed a hitchhiker who meets Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo during their drive to Las Vegas.
In 2001, Maguire took a role that featured his youthful-sounding voice, a beagle puppy named Lou, in the family movie Cats & Dogs.
In 2002, Maguire starred in Spider-Man, based on the popular Marvel Comics superhero. The film was a major success and made him into a star. He reprised the role in the sequels Spider-Man 2 (2004) and Spider-Man 3 (2007), and has also provided the voice of Spider-Man for the video game adaptations of the films. All three movies went on to be part of the highest-grossing movies each year.
Maguire met jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer in 2003 while he was shooting the movie Seabiscuit at Universal Studios, and they became engaged in April 2006. Their daughter was born in November 2006. Maguire and Meyer married on September 3, 2007, in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Their second child, a son, was born in May 2009. On October 18, 2016, the couple announced their separation after nine years of marriage. In 2020, Meyer filed for divorce.
In 2004, Maguire took up tournament poker. He has finished in the money in several events and has been tutored by poker professional Daniel Negreanu. Maguire can be seen on ESPN's coverage of the 2005, 2006, and 2007 World Series of Poker Main Event Championship. He was one of many celebrities, along with Ben Affleck and Leonardo DiCaprio, who participated in Molly Bloom's high-stake poker games at The Viper Room in the mid-2000s, and received negative press coverage for reportedly demanding Bloom "bark like a seal" for a $1,000 poker chip after a tournament he almost lost. Shortly after this episode Maguire reportedly stole the game from Bloom, leading Bloom to move to New York. Maguire's actions at the game are portrayed by Michael Cera in the film Molly's Game through the character "Player X".
Maguire had a lead role as the jockey John M. "Red" Pollard in Seabiscuit, about the famous racehorse Seabiscuit. In 2006, he starred in his first villainous role as Corporal Patrick Tully opposite George Clooney and Cate Blanchett in Steven Soderbergh's The Good German, based on the Joseph Kanon novel of the same name. He is also a producer whose production credits include 25th Hour (2002), Whatever We Do (2003), and Seabiscuit (2003), for which he served as executive producer.
In 2008, he made a cameo appearance in the action comedy film Tropic Thunder as a gay 18th century monk with his eye on Father O'Malley (Kirk Lazarus, the character played by Robert Downey, Jr. in Tropic Thunder) in the faux trailer for Satan's Alley. He was a last-minute replacement in the role, and due to previously-scheduled commitments was only available to be on set for two hours to film his scenes. Near the end of Tropic Thunder, it is revealed that Maguire's character has been nominated for a Best Actor Oscar for Satan's Alley, which he loses to Tugg Speedman (Ben Stiller) for his role in Tropic Blunder, presented by Kirk Lazarus.
In 2009, he starred alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Natalie Portman in the Jim Sheridan-directed war drama Brothers as Sam Cahill, a prisoner of war who returns from Afghanistan and starts believing that his wife has become romantically involved with his brother. He received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in the film. Of the nomination, Maguire said, "I had no expectation about getting a nomination, but I was watching nonetheless. My wife and my son got really excited. I was sort of surprised – I was like, 'Oh, wow.' And I couldn't hear the latter part of my name." Maguire lost to Jeff Bridges for his role in Crazy Heart.
Maguire has been a vegetarian since 1992; in 2009, he became a vegan. He has made changes in his diet to either gain or lose weight for movie roles: he dramatically decreased his calorie intake for Seabiscuit, followed by a rapid increase to regain weight for Spider-Man 2. Maguire has been sober since the age of 19 after experiencing "some difficulty" with alcohol in his late teens.
His performance as Spider-Man earned him some glowing reviews. Mark Caro of the Chicago Tribune wrote that "with his big, round, soulful eyes, Maguire always has been able to convey a sense of wonder, and his instinct for understatement also serves him well here." Due to script and production complications, a proposed fourth Spider-Man movie did not materialize. Sony's Columbia Pictures decided to reboot the franchise. The film, titled The Amazing Spider-Man, was released on July 3, 2012, with a different actor, Andrew Garfield playing the lead.
In 2012, Maguire was a co-producer of Good People. That same year, he also established his own production company, Material Pictures, which secured independent financing in 2013 to help it produce more feature films.
Tobey's parents married and divorced when he was two years old. Tobey dated actress Rashida Jones from 1997 to 2000, then married jewelry designer Jennifer Meyer in 2007. Tobey has a son named Otis and a daughter named Ruby. He and Jennifer divorced in 2017. In 2018, he began dating model Tatiana Dieteman.
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Currently, Tobey Maguire is 46 years, 11 months and 30 days old. Tobey Maguire will celebrate 47th birthday on a Monday 27th of June 2022. Below we countdown to Tobey Maguire upcoming birthday.

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Products within the medical industry require the highest levels of precision. It is incredibly important that they meet the highest quality demands. The size of many medical devices and products are continually decreasing. This is where lasers are perfect as they are perfectly suited for creating equally minute weld seams. Even in complicated areas, laser weld spots and seams can easily be generated to provide sterile surfaces with no post-processing.
Medical laser welding benefits
As laser welding is non-contact, it ensures that minimal / no heat damage is caused to the surrounding material. This is great for the medical industry as it is the most effective, non-intrusive way to weld the tools. Therefore, ensuring no damage is one to them. As precision is key to this industry, laser welding is also key. In addition, as it is a precise means of manufacturing, it is a quick, way to minimise economic spending. It also provides both quality and quantity in production.
The high weld integrity achieved with laser-welded joints makes them suited for high-temperature sterilisation. Additionally, the limited heat affected area ensures that surrounding material is not annealed and weakened. A wide variety of metals can be laser welded, including alloys, and there are no filler materials added during the processing. This removes any potential biocompatibility issues for products such as implants.
How is it used in the medical industry?
Just a few examples of medical devices that can be created with the aid of laser welding include:
- Hearing Aids
You need ultimate precision when dealing with products from the medical industry. There is simply no room for mistake. Furthermore, it is pivotal that they meet the highest quality demands. Even in complicated areas, laser weld spots and seams can easily be generated to provide sterile surfaces with no post-processing.
Hermetic sealing electronics in medical devices, such as pacemakers and other electronic products has made fiber laser welding the process of choice for applications requiring the highest reliability. A recent advance in the hermetic welding process has addressed concerns about laser welding and the end point of the weld, a critical location point in completing the hermetic seal. Previous laser welding techniques resulted in a depression at the end point when the laser beam is turned off, even when ramping down the laser power. Advanced control of the laser beam like our wobble technology eliminates the depression in thin and deep-penetration welds. The result is consistent geometry and lack of porosity at the end point with improved cosmetic appearance and more reliable hermeticity.
Seals used in pharmaceutical manufacturing were originally TIG welded. Because of their use in sensitive environments, these components are precision machined and ground from high-temperature and chemical-resistant nickel-based alloy material. Lot sizes are usually small and the number of setups is many.
The assembly of these components has been improved using fiber laser welding. Justification to replace the earlier robotic arc welding process with fiber laser welding using a four-axis cartesian coordinate machine tool includes consistently higher quality of the laser welds, ease of changeover from one component configuration to another reducing setup time, and improved throughput and decreased assembly costs by automating the laser welding process using a four-axis CNC laser machine.


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Ars Technic’s Pat Forde and John Benedetto recap the NBA’s 2016 NBA Draft.
The NBA draft is in the books, and the league is set to start trading in draft picks for future seasons.
In addition to the draft, teams can sign free agents and draft picks.
The draft is held on the third Saturday of March and runs through April 23.
This year’s draft is a big one for the league, and some of the teams in the top ten in the rankings are likely candidates to play in the NBA finals.
Here’s a look at the odds that the 2016 NBA draft will be held in New York City:NBA teams are still free to sign free agent players and draft selections from outside the league.
They can do so through the league’s collective bargaining agreement, and teams can also sign players from overseas.
The New York Knicks have the No. 3 pick in the draft and the Brooklyn Nets have the fourth overall pick.
If they’re able to land a top-five pick, they’ll have the ability to select a number of players.
There are also several teams in line to have high picks, including the Los Angeles Clippers and San Antonio Spurs.
The Brooklyn Nets are currently tied for the No, 10 overall pick, but they could potentially land a number higher.
The other teams that could potentially play in this year’s NBA Finals are the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls.
Both teams are on pace for a record-setting season, and they’re in a position to have the opportunity to play for the NBA championship.
The Heat have the second-best record in the league at 8-5 and have a chance to sweep the East in the first round of the playoffs.
The Bulls have won eight of their last nine games.
The Miami Heat have won seven of their past eight games and could finish the season with a record of nine-3.
Both of those teams are currently playing in the second round of this year ‘s playoffs.
The Chicago Bulls have a record in this draft at 12-11 and have the best record in their conference, with a perfect record against teams outside the NBA.
The New York Islanders are in a tough spot heading into this season.
They’re in the playoffs and will be facing teams that have a lot of young talent.
If the Islanders get lucky in the lottery, they could land a star player like the Minnesota Timberwolves or the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have the first pick and the Cleveland Browns have the 18th pick.
The Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angles Clippers could end up with the No., 8 and No., 19 picks, respectively.
If either team ends up with one of those picks, they can sign the player to a long-term contract and receive picks later.
Both the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Nets are in position to be playoff contenders in the Eastern Conference, which would make them the top seed.
The Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, New York Nets and New York Rangers are among the teams that would be in position for a top pick in this years NBA Draft, according to Forde.
If Boston or Miami can secure one of these picks, the two teams could end the season at No. 1 in the order.

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Abu Dhabi: The National Transitional Council (NTC) in Libya, along with the United Nations and the European Union have been discussing offering Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi a safe exit from Libya, for the sake of reducing bloodshed in the country, according to Mahmoud Werfali, official spokesperson from the Bani Walid local council.
Speaking to Gulf News on the sidelines of the NTC meeting held in Abu Dhabi Monday, he said supporting the Libyan people's freedom is the NTC's utmost concern for now.
"The ultimate scenario, however, is to arrest Gaddafi and take him to court, before deciding to assassinate him. I believe he must be questioned for all the hardship and bloodshed he's caused his people before he faces his fate," he said.
Libyan political analyst Mohammad Toumi affirmed that the so-called "tribes" in Libya are simple, peace-loving individuals across various cities, some of whom were forced to show that they were pro-Gaddafi in front of the Libyan media and upon Gaddafi's instructions to showcase a positive image of his regime in front of the world.
"We have 2,000 different tribes in Libya, none of whom have political targets. They're ethical people who know nothing about violence and have no political agendas whatsoever," affirmed the analyst.
During their speeches, members of the Libyan community and representatives from the NTC all agreed that if it were not for the international community intervening in the past few months, tanks and bombs sent by Gaddafi to kill hundreds of innocent Libyan citizens would have destroyed the country completely.
When the NTC members were asked why they chose to speak up in Abu Dhabi for the first time since February 17, they explained that besides ongoing medical assistance from the UAE Red Crescent, the UAE government has been supportive in every way, namely by sending fighter pilots to help defend Libyan civilians in no-fly-zone areas. A second conference of the regional councils of Libya will be held in Doha tomorrow, followed by a third meeting in Benghazi, all under the slogan "Libya together and free."
- 3,000 Libyan people live across the UAE, 60 per cent of whom reside in Abu Dhabi
- Their professions vary from businessmen, engineers, lawyers, and doctors; 200 Libyan's work in the oil field sector
- Over 50,000 people have been injured in Libya since February 17th
- Over 15,000 people have died in Libya since February 14th

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In the summer of 2022 I will be nature journaling in the Galapagos Islands with John Muir Laws and a boat-full of nature journalers! The trip is already full but you can enjoy it vicariously through some of the videos, photos, and nature journal pages that I will share with you. (there might be more trips like this in the future too!)
I will also be making an illustrated publication based on my trip similar to my Tanzania Journals. This publication will be available for my Patreon supporters and through my website.
Let me know if there are things about the Galapagos that you want me to share with you.
Drawing old trees is one of my favorites! I’m gonna show you how to nature journal old trees; in this case a charismatic old oak tree. I’ll use ink, watercolor, and graphite pencil to draw a portrait of the tree, sketch the basic scene, illustrate lea, and depict some of the moss. I will also talk about other nature journaling techniques and watercolor tips.
It was a cold January day in the mountains of Northern California. The weather forecast predicted snow later that day. Despite the cold and my low energy I knew this was my only chance. Because if it snowed I would be stuck up here and unable to get home to edit this video for you.
It’s at times like these where you need a system.
How to Nature Journal Old Trees in 5 Steps
Firstly, start with metadata. Always start with metadata: location, date, time, weather, etc
Next, simplify the complex. Old trees fascinate us partly because of their complexity. You need to simplify or you will be overwhelmed. Starting with thumbnails and using a viewfinder will help enormously.
Next, zoom in on details. What are some details you can add? Try drawing the leaves, the flowers, the seeds.
Lastly, don’t settle with just a portrait. It is very fun to paint the portrait of a tree. However, that is not really nature journaling. Try to incorporate some notes, some measurements, some contextual information or diagrams. Did any birds visit? What does the bark look like closeup? Adding these perspectives will enrich your page and your experience.
Do you know how to nature journal from your window? This nature journaling technique is useful on cold, snowy, or rainy days. It is also useful during global pandemics or if you can not get outside for other reasons.
Do you ever not feel motivated to nature journal? Do you ever feel down in the winter? I feel those things too despite what you might think from my video persona. Luckily, nature journaling makes me feel better regardless of how low energy or depressed I’m feeling. I didn’t want to make this live episode. I had a lot of self doubt about whether I had the right “energy” to nature journal. That’s why I started and ended with a gratitude exercise. Because your mindset is the foundation of your nature journaling and your life.
How to Nature Journal From Your Window in 3 Steps
Set the Stage: You want to do this more than once. Therefore you need to find a good location.
First, it should be convenient. A gorgeous view is nice but if you are teetering at the top of a stairwell it is not worth it. Also consider your family movements. Where will you be disturbed the least? The less energy to initiate a session the better. If you have to move a ton of furniture each time forget it.
Second, it should be consistent. This way you get into a habit more easily.
Last, consider the view. Is there a variety of stuff to see?
Set Your Expectations: Ok, maybe this should have been first. Create realistic expectations and clarify your goals around nature journaling from the window. I strongly recommend input based goals not output based goals. For example, “I will nature journal from my window for 15 minutes every day.” In contrast “I will paint a pretty sunset in watercolor every day.”Which of these goals is more achievable?
Rosalie Haizlett is a conservation-focused illustrator. She has built a career around painting maps, botanical art, and detailed nature scenes in watercolor and ink. In addition to her art sales and commissions she teaches classes. Another key point we talk about in this interview is the therapeutic role nature can play. Rosalie is driven because she believes that nature-based art can have a deeper purpose.
How Nature Journaling Can Improve Quality of Life
Rosalie is a firm believer that drawing in nature can improve the quality of people’s lives. However, for many of us today this is not the default state.
“A lot of people are walking right past so many incredible wonders in nature and not taking time to notice them.”
She then goes on to point out that this is a learnable practice.
“Over time I began to notice more in the outdoors (…) My life was enriched by spending more quiet time in nature and using art to document what I was seeing.”
That’s wonderful if nature journaling and art can enrich our experience. But that is not all. She goes on to explain the healing effect these practices can have.
Rosalie shared her personal experience struggling with chronic migraines. Spending quiet time observing nature turned out to be a very effective therapy. This lead to her current practice around spending more time in nature.
How Her Art Can Help the Environment
I was interested in asking Rosalie about the role that she sees her art playing. A quote on her website said that she is creating “(…) visuals to help people see and appreciate the natural world in a deeper way.” I wanted to know more about how she is trying to implement this vision.
First, she creates art for conservation-minded companies and organizations. Some examples include: Patagonia, The Smithsonian, The National Parks, and the Audobon Society.
Second, she teaches regular people how to connect to nature through art and observation.
Lastly, she is sharing her experiences in nature helps invite others to explore more deeply.
What was your connection to nature where you grew up? In this video, I show you how to nature journal where you grew up as I explore the natural area I first explored and fell in love with as a kid. Come on this adventure with me. See where I went as a kid. We’ll nature journal Southern California plants and nature mysteries. In addition we will learn some techniques for reconnecting to a place.
Nature journaling is a powerful tool for science and for art. However, many people forget that journaling is probably the most powerful tool for connecting with feelings. Despite the direction science has gone in we cannot truly separate emotions from our connection with and understanding of nature. In fact, we can improve our nature journal pages by including more of these feelings. Not only that but when you get the feelings out of your head you can observe more of the world around you and perform better as an artist.
How to Nature Journal Where You Grew Up
First, be prepared. You can expect some strong feelings to come up when you visit your childhood nature. Many people will experience grief because their favorite tree from childhood is cut down. You might have lots of anger come up because the whole natural area has been developed. Be prepared for some emotions to come up. Try to be well resourced before you go. Did you get enough sleep? Do you have other major emotional drains in your life right now? If you are stressed in other ways it may make you more sensitive and reactive to what comes up for you.
Second, journal what is. For most people things have changed since they were a kid. This might make you avoid going back there. “I can’t nature journal there because it has all been developed.” “I can’t nature journal there because it is private property now.” The solution is to nature journal what is. Don’t ignore the human impacts. That is part of the place now, that is essential to the story. At the very least you could write a title, draw a simple map, and write down a few of your feelings. You will feel better by doing this and you will show respect for a place that helped shape you.
Third, use nature journaling to experience the place more like a kid. Your nature journal can help you see the place as you did when you were growing up. The nature journal process can help you slow down and remove the jaded perspective of an adult. This will help you connect to the place more instead of just walking around with your normal adult mind-wandering and ruminating. The default mode network is the part of your brain that will prevent you from connecting to this place.
It was a weird year but the Nature Journal Show persevered! In 2020 I made over 60 episodes packed full of humor, tips, interviews, and motivation. Making these episodes for the nature journaling community was a life saver for me this year.
If you want the summary before you watch the video than here you go…
15 Reasons the Nature Journal Show is Great!
Humor. Funny is fun and it helps you learn better.
Practical tips. Very practical in-depth tips on more aspects of nature journaling than you even knew existed.
Science-based facts. Did you know that nature journaling burns calories? Now you do.
Ideas for everyone. Whether you are a home school family in Montana or you live in an apartment, the nature journal show has ideas for you!
Self-awareness. An essential life skill discussed in almost every episode.
Cool wildlife sightings. Falcons, frogs, felines, snakes, salamanders, spiders. Yup, come along for the adventure.
Risking my life to make good videos. Whether I’m crawling through cactus and rattlesnake habitat or painting at the edge of a cliff I go the extra mile.
Nature journaling where no one has before. I take you along for the adventure and test supplies in the weirdest conditions: up in trees, in ponds, on kayaks, whitewater rafts, and waterfalls.
Overcoming discomfort to push the envelope. I don’t let swarming flies, mosquito attacks, wildfire smoke, or extreme weather stop me from making episodes every week.
Innovative teaching techniques. I’m 100% committed to your learning even if it means I lose all the hairs on my arm or make a fool of myself.
Hands-on teaching style. No chance of getting bored.
Honesty. I share my personal struggles and keep it real.
Dedication. I’m dedicated to crafting the best videos even if I have to burn a sketchbook.
Good ideas. What other art teacher recommended you get a massage?
Good stories. The nature journal takes you along for captivating stories.
Paul Vecsei’s fish illustration is world class. His underwater fish photography is spellbinding, and his fisheries work is critical. So let’s dive into the world of fish, why they matter, and how to apply this to your nature journaling!
I first found out about Paul’s work on instagram @Fish_As_Art. The more I started looking into his work the more I knew I had to interview him. Eventually this conversation turned out to be one of the most fun I have had in a long time!
Fish Illustration Essentials
I asked Paul why does science illustration still matter in a world of photography. Since Paul does both I though he would have an objective answer. His response was short and to the point.
“Photos are plagued by their honesty.”
With drawing it is possible for the artist to focus on the characteristics that are most important. In contrast, a photograph blindly captures the way light is bouncing off a subject. For example, when Paul does a fish illustration he can be sure to depict the morphology that is essential for identifying that species. It is also possible to make sure all the fins are fully open which is important for identifying fish. It is also possible to do very clear comparisons between sexes for example.
Why Fish Matter
Fish are one of the most widespread animals on earth. They exist throughout the oceans and there are fish on or around every continent. As such they make up an important part of the food chain and are very important source of protein for humans. Paul also points out that they are intrinsically worthy of study and respect due to their fascinating behaviors, adaptations, and beauty.
Fish Illustration Tips for Nature Journaling
Pay attention to the context. Even if you can’t see the fish clearly or at all you can draw and record information about the aquatic ecosystem. Also look out for the presence or absence of fish hunting animals, fish remains on shore, and other signs of fish. Whether you see fish or not this information will add a lot to your pages and your learning.
Bring the fish to you. Instead of hoping that you will see a fish from the shore or trying to nature journal the fish that someone catches you can take matters into your own hands. Try bringing a simple dip net and a cheap plastic portable terrarium. Now you can catch small fish and keep them in water for a while to draw them. If you really want to be advanced you can get a photarium.
Become aquatic yourself. If you want to take it even further you should get a snorkel. This is gonna be the next step for me. Paul spends a lot of time in the water with fish and he says it is very easy. Most of the action is in very shallow water. You can take photos easily with a GoPro, make your observations and then journal when you get dry. If you want some tips for nature journaling around water then check out this post.
If you want to see the amazing lightning round with Paul then you’ll have to watch the interview on my Youtube channel.
You can see more of Paul’s fish illustrations and fish photography at his Flickr site. And you can follow him on his Instagram where he also posts his fish drawings, fisheries research, and photos of tasty pastries!
Learning how to nature journal on a kayak can take your enjoyment of nature to the next level. You are guaranteed to see new things because a kayak is an easy way to access hidden areas. Even a small lake in a crowded park will have niches that you can reach while everyone else is walking on the trails. You can have a more immersive nature experience all to yourself.
However, there are also some challenges about nature journaling from a kayak. These challenges prevent many people from even trying. I made this video to help you overcome those challenges.
Ten Tips for How to Nature Journal on a Kayak
First of all choose a good location. You want a location that is close, convenient, calm, and comfortable. This will make it easier to nature journal.
Practice kayaking and nature journaling separately first. It is exponentially harder to learn two new skills at the same time than to learn one. The more you can practice these skills separately the better you will do when you combine them.
Keep your supplies simple. Don’t bring expensive stuff that you will get precious about. You don’t want to be fumbling with lots of stuff.
Be safe. Follow all safety recommendations for the body of water where you kayak.
Go with a friend. This is safer but also much more motivating.
Plan for the sun. Be sure to wear a hat and sun protection.
Deal with drift. It is hard to stay still while you are nature journaling from a kayak. Some options: use an anchor, do quick sketches only, wedge yourself in plants or mud, use a tandem kayak, or plan for the drift and set yourself up accordingly.
Take care of your basic needs. Warmth, food, hydration, comfort are essential. If you don’t take care of these don’t expect great nature journaling.
Use the kayak for access. In addition to nature journaling in the kayak you can use the kayak to access islands and other areas you normally couldn’t. Then just hop out and do some land-lubber nature journaling.
Lastly, find the right balance between accessibility and protection of your supplies. Inside a ziplock at the bottom of a cinched-down dry bag strapped into the back of your kayak you might be a safe place for your journal but you will never take it out. It will stay dry and safe but it will also be unused. If you leave your journal in your lap while you paddle it might get wet.
Want to learn about watercolor and watch another nature journal adventure? Check out this post.
Extreme nature journaling has lessons for all of us even if we are just nature journaling from home. Do you want to find a deeper connection and purpose in your nature journaling? Do you want to nature journal more in the winter?
I was so excited to talk to Kim Mcnett for this interview. Her pages on the nature journal club facebook page are great. But I knew I just had to interview her for the Nature Journal Show when I saw the crazy expeditions she was nature journaling on!
Why Extreme Nature Journaling Matters to You
Despite my obvious interest in extreme nature journaling I think there are lessons here for everybody. Even if you are not nature journaling in the arctic, in the amazon, in the grand canyon or with hunter gatherer tribes in East Africa, there is still a lot to learn. First, we can all be inspired by the work that extreme nature journalers are doing. These people can also contribute to the global awareness about the environment and the role that nature journaling can play. Imagine if there were thousands of nature journalers on the frontlines: Documenting endangered species on every continent? Sketching and sharing about critical restoration projects around the world? Asking questions and painting landscapitos of shrinking glaciers in the arctic?
Lastly, and more practically, extreme nature journaling is a crucible for testing techniques and supplies in the most challenging situations. If a watercolor palette works in the high Andes or on a sea-kayaking trip it will probably work at your local park. Extreme nature journalers can then help the rest of our community grow and learn better.
10 Tips for Nature Journaling in the Winter
Take care of your basic physical needs first. If you can’t stay comfortable and warm you will not be able to focus on higher level things such as nature journaling.
Reset your expectations. You might not make your most beautiful art while you are working in challenging conditions. Rethink what your goal is. What else do you value besides a pretty page?
Keep your supplies simple. Your winter kit should be basic. You don’t want to be fumbling with a lot of different materials.
Practice being outside more. It is hard to practice two new things at once. You might need to just practice being comfortable outside more before you try to add nature journaling to your expectations.
Try journaling from your window. You can nature journal the winter while staying in the comfort of your home if you sit at a window and look outside. This is a setup that is worth investing in. Maybe just moving some furniture around can make it work.
Nature Journal from your car. Similarly, you can use your car as a mobile nature journal studio. Park it somewhere cool!
Keep your hands warm with mittens. Kim recommends mittens over gloves.
Keep warm with disposable chemical hand warmers. Have one of these in your pockets in case you start losing dexterity in your hands.
Insulate your bum. Kim has cut a small piece of a sleeping pad to sit on. Or you can draw standing up.
Cold weather watercolor tips: Although multiple people say you can use vodka instead of water to prevent freezing Kim has not had good luck with this. She also warns that gloves and mittens often smudge watercolor so be careful.
Why should I nature Journal in the Winter Anyways?
First of all, nature journaling is good for your mental health. Winter can be a dark time in more ways than one. Connecting with nature, unlocking our creativity, slowing down to pay attention, and getting some light exercise outdoors are all scientifically tested ways of improving your mood. Second, not nature journaling for five months out of the year is gonna put a huge dent in your learning and skill-building. You can also fall out of the habit, lose motivation, and miss out on nature journaling community or friendships. (nature journaling outside with friends is a fine way to connect during covid). Third, nature journaling in the winter will help you understand where you live so much better.
Nature Journaling can help save humanity
I often like to ask guests on the Nature Journal Show what they think the future of nature journaling is. When I asked Kim she was adamant in her belief that we are in troubled times and that nature journaling could be one of the most important ways to help people shift their perspective. Living in Alaska for 10 years she has witnessed the accelerating climate change that is impacting the far north faster than the lower 48. She has watched permafrost disappear and glaciers recede. She argues that we have all the technology and know-how to fix this problem and prevent the destruction of our life support system. However, it is our willingness to change that is lacking. It is a shift in priorities and values that is needed and nature journaling can help people value nature in a deeper way.
More extreme nature journaling?
If you want to learn more about the nature journaling expeditions that Kim is doing and the other awesome work that she is up to check out her website.
If you want to a deeper look into some of the videos that Kim mentione and the work her partner Bjorn Olson is up to check out his website.
In this video I show you how to nature journal without fear, because I think it’s the most important thing for your nature journaling.
Why Nature Journaling Without Fear matters more than anything else
There are certain skills that automatically improve the more you nature journal. That is the good news. These aspects of nature journaling are easy to teach, easy to learn, and easy to pick up from repetition. However, there are other things that you will not automatically get better at. In fact, these things could actually get worse as you become a more experienced nature journaler or advanced artist. I know many veteran nature journalers who struggle with these challenges. What am I talking about? I’m talking about fear.
If you don’t have the best drawing skills it will affect your nature journaling somewhat. But if you are afraid of trying new things on your pages or are too intimidated to share your work it could hamper your nature journaling for life. Your drawing skills will probably get better just with more practice but your fears might not. It is easy to identify your drawing shortcomings, take a class, practice and get better. It is not easy to take a class to help you deal with your artistic fears and obstacles. You might not even be able to correctly diagnose the source of your mental obstacles or the fears that are holding you back.
Because of all these reasons I have decided that helping people be more fearless in their nature journaling approach is the most important thing I can share. If you want to learn how to nature journal without fear you might be interested in my one-on-one coaching.
Types of Fear in Nature Journaling
So, how does fear manifest itself in our practice of nature journaling? Following are some examples of fears related to perfectionism:
Fear of messing up, making mistakes, making bad drawings
Fear of nature journaling certain subjects: animals, movement, action, pets.
There are also major social fears. Such as:
Fear of feedback, judgement, or criticism.
Fear of nature journaling in public, sharing our work, or nature journaling with other people. Sometimes, this manifests itself as a fear to share our pages with certain people such as our family or spouse.
There are also the fears from being too precious:
The fear of wasting materials, art supplies, or expensive paper.
Fear of ruining a pretty journal page or a fancy journal.
Fear of trying new techniques or new materials.
There are also fears of commitment:
Indecision around which subject to commit to, which vista to draw, which park to go to. We are afraid that we might miss something better. There might be a more beautiful subject, a more interesting plant just around the corner. This can be a paralyzing fear that might lead you to only take photos with your phone and never pull out your sketchbook.
Fear of permanence, fear of ink, over attachment to erasers and graphite or overuse of non-photo blue pencil.
Unfortunately, we live in a society that has primed us for these problems. For example, I know many adults who are simply afraid to draw. Maybe this fear is the result of an unfortunate childhood experience. Most of us have also been ingrained with the fixed mindset. This mindset assumes that we are born with certain immutable talents and limitations and can not learn new skills.
We often build up layers of rationalizations and habits of avoidance around these fears making them even harder to identify. Do we really prefer such a tidy style or are we just afraid to make mistakes on the page? Are botanical subjects really all we want to do or are we just afraid of drawing moving animals?
What Fearless Nature Journaling Looks like
So what does nature journaling without fear actually look like?
I have gotten glimpses of fearless nature journaling in Nature Journal Show interviews with Amaya Shreeve and Heather Crellin. What do these two have in common? Both are relatively new to nature journaling. Both seem to take real joy in the process. In addition, they both focus on quantity and frequency of nature journaling even if it is just a short session.
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Triple-A International League
Norfolk jumped out to a 5-0 lead after five innings facing Rochester starter Henry Bonilla, who allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits over 4-1/3 innings. Kaz Matsui highlighted a three-run fifth inning for the Tides with a two-run double.
Reliever Heath Bell allowed a run on two hits in the ninth but held on for his third save.
Double-A Eastern League
Willie Collazo suffered his first defeat of the season, allowing five runs and nine hits over four innings as Binghamton fell at New Hampshire, 8-4.
Collazo, last week's Eastern League Pitcher of the Week, had opened the year with two wins and 12 scoreless innings, but broke that string in the second inning when Eric Arnold singled in a run, one of four hits for the New Hampshire third baseman.
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Single-A Florida State League
St. Lucie's Chuck Smith hit a batter and allowed a run-scoring sacrifice fly in the sixth inning Tuesday, allowing the Daytona Cubs to come from behind en route to an 8-2 victory at Daytona.
Jose Sanchez started for St. Lucie and was strong, scattering five hits and one run over five innings, walking two and striking out four. The Cubs exploded for five runs in the eighth inning against Robert Paulk to put the game out of reach, as Paulk allowed the first six batters of the inning to reach base.
Single-A South Atlantic League
Fernando Martinez had a sacrifice fly in the inning against West Virginia's Dane Renkert, a frame that also included a throwing error. To that point, the Suns had been held quiet, limited to Jose Castro's run-scoring hit in the fifth.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
MLB: Atlanta at New York, 1:10 p.m.
AAA: Norfolk at Rochester, 1:35 p.m.
AA: Binghamton at New Hampshire, 11:05 p.m.
A: St. Lucie at Daytona, 7:05 p.m.
A: West Virginia at Hagerstown, 1:05 p.m.
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I think we can all agree that rebellion is what makes our time at school interesting. Even if you’re a goodie two shoes and it goes no further than simply watching other kids get into trouble, it definitely makes those long days staring at the clock tick away that little bit faster. Teachers certainly don’t help the situation either. While they might have a rule book to follow, at times, it can really feel like they are out to get you.
I’ll never forget the time that I forgot to bring a hair tie to gym class. Instead of being allowed to take part with my hair down, I was ordered to spend the next hour and a half writing an essay about the importance of wearing a hair tie. Naturally, it was as sarcastic as you’d expect an essay on that subject to be. But what I did to my old gym teacher didn’t have a patch on 82-year-old Shridhar Chillal’s actions.
As his age suggests, his revenge on his teacher has been going on for a long time – 66 years to be precise. And what exactly happened to inspire a lifetime of rebellion? After all, we can only assume that the teacher in question died and was buried a long time ago.
Well, it all began when a then 14-year-old Shridhar received a stern telling off from his teacher after he broke one of his long nails after messing around with a classmate. He was told that he didn’t have what it took to take care of long nails properly.
While this isn’t the usual thing that kids get into hot water for, it’s worth remembering that Shridhar grew up a long time ago, back when it was still acceptable to hit pupils with a belt, and not only that, he grew up in Prune India, where society is very different from in the West.
Upset by his teacher’s actions, Shridhar decided to take the ultimate revenge: he vowed to never cut his fingernails again.
“I don’t know whether the teacher is dead now or not, but I would definitely like to say that the thing for which you scolded me, I took it as a challenge and I have completed the challenge and now, I am here,” he said.
Shridhar’s nails ended up so long that he is the world record holder for having the longest nail on a single hand. Specifically, thumbnail which was certified as measuring 77.9 inches after he let it grow untamed since 1952 – before Guinness World Records even existed.
While I’m sure most of us like the idea – in theory – of our teenage rebellion landing us in the record books, the reality of having Shridhar’s nails definitely sounds unpleasant, and he revealed to Guinness World Records that they have massively affected his sleeping pattern.
“I can’t move much, so every half an hour or so I wake up and move my hand to the other side of the bed,” he said of his fragile talons.
Shridhar, however, considered having decades of his life disrupted by his monster nails as a small price to pay for being recognized everywhere.
“I never have to wait in a queue,” he said, proudly.
Here, Shridhar receives his Guinness World Record for the longest fingernail ever:
When Shridhar entered the Guinness Book of Records in 2015, his fingernails had a cumulative length of 358.1 inches, as measured in Pune City, Maharashtra, India, on 17 November 2014. To put that into context, it’s the same length as London bus. A BUS.
But now, Shridhar has finally decided to do the unthinkable and cut his nails. Yes, after 66 years of having perfectly normal nails on one hand and a biological anomaly on the other, Shridhar has given up his bizarre crown – a crown that has left his left hand permanently handicapped.
Because of the weight of his nails, he’s unable to open or flex his left hand and said of the effect its had on his life, “I am in pain. With every heartbeat, all five fingers, my wrist, elbow, and shoulder are hurting a lot and at the tip of the nail there’s a burning sensation always.”
So why, after years of being incapacitated by his nails, did Shridhar finally decide to cut them? He made the decision because Ripley’s Believe It or Not! in New York asked him if he would do it, promising to put his nails on display and maintain them for a lifetime.
Presumably, the 82-year-old had also gotten tired of the effect that his nails were having on his life, especially now that he is older.
To see the emotional moment when Shridhar’s nails were finally cut off, check out the video below:
“When I decided to cut my nails, it was difficult for me to make this decision,” he said of his life-changing decision.
“But when I realized that after cutting my nails, my nails will be at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and they’re going to maintain it very nicely and for a lifetime, then I felt like I was doing the right decision and that’s why I decided to cut my nails.”
Despite being unable to use his left hand because of his fingernails, Shridhar has managed to live a relatively normal life, and he even had a career as a photographer. He also married and had two children. Now, he’s a proud grandfather of three.
My inner teenage rebel would like to commend Shridhar to dedicating his life to proving his teacher wrong. If there is an afterlife, I’m sure they’re chuckling to themselves at the level of sheer pettiness their comment inspired – and the fact that it ended up smashing a world record.


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BOE Technology Group Co., China's largest liquid crystal display (LCD) panel maker, said it will lead a consortium investing about $4.1 billion to build an advanced LCD factory in Beijing.
The Shenzhen-listed firm is expected to become the world's third largest LCD panel provider once the new assembly line becomes fully operational.
The new investment by BOE, whose major shareholders are state-owned enterprises in Beijing, Hefei and Chengdu, is expected to give a shot in the arm to the local economy.
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Earlier this week South Korean LCD maker LG Display Co. said that it intends to build an LCD plant in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou that could cost more than $3 billion.


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Sealed with a (lesbian) kiss: Gay sailors share Navy's traditional homecoming embrace as ship returns
A Navy tradition caught up with the repeal of the U.S. military's 'don't ask, don't tell' rule when two women sailors became the first to share the coveted home-coming 'first kiss' on the pier.
Petty Officer 2nd Class Marissa Gaeta of California, descended from the USS Oak Hill after 80 days at sea and shared a kiss in the rain with her partner, Petty Officer 3rd Class Citlalic Snell of Los Angeles.
The crowd screamed and waved flags around the couple as they shared the short embrace, with Gaeta, 23, wearing her Navy dress uniform while Snell, 22, wore a black leather jacket and blue jeans.
Pucker up: Petty Officer 2nd Class Marissa Gaeta, left, kisses her girlfriend of two years, Petty Officer 3rd Class Citlalic Snell in the first time a same-sex couple was chosen for Navy's traditional homecoming kiss
'It's something new, that's for sure,' Gaeta told reporters after the kiss.
'It's nice to be able to be myself. It's been a long time coming.'
For the historical significance of the kiss, there was little to differentiate it from countless others when a Navy ship pulls into its home port following a deployment.
Neither the Navy nor the couple tried to draw attention to what was happening and many onlookers waiting for their loved ones to come off the ship were busy talking among themselves.
David Bauer, the commanding officer of the USS Oak Hill, said that the crew's reaction upon learning who was selected to have the first kiss after a raffle was positive.
'It's going to happen and the crew's going to enjoy it. We're going to move on and it won't overshadow the great things that this crew has accomplished over the past three months,' Bauer said.
Navy first: The crown scream and waved flags as the couple, Petty Officer 2nd Class Marissa Gaeta and Petty Officer 3rd Class Citlalic Snell made military history
A first: The lesbian couple won the time-honoured tradition of the 'first kiss' for the first time in the Navy's recorded history
The original: Jubilant American sailor Glenn McDuffie in a clinch with nurse Edith Shain in Times Square in 1945
The ship returned to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story following an 80-day deployment to Central America.
The crew of more than 300 participated in exercises involving the militaries of Honduras, Guatemala Colombia and Panama as part of Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station 2012.
Both women are Navy fire controlmen, who maintain and operate weapons systems on ships.
They met at training school where they were roommates and have been dating for two years, which they said was difficult under 'don't ask, don't tell'.
'We did have to hide it a lot in the beginning,' Snell said.
'"A lot of people were not always supportive of it in the beginning, but we can finally be honest about who we are in our relationship, so I'm happy.'
Navy officials said it was the first time on record that a same-sex couple was chosen to kiss first upon a ship's return. Sailors and their loved ones bought $1 raffle tickets for the opportunity.
Their kiss is reminiscent of an iconic World War II photograph of a returning sailor in a clinch with a nurse in Times Square, New York, in 1945.
Gaeta said she bought $50 of tickets, a figure that she said pales in comparison to amounts that some other sailors and their loved ones had bought.
Home: The amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) returned on Wednesday after 80 days at sea (stock photo)
The money was used to host a Christmas party for the children of sailors.
Snell said she believes their experience won't be the last one for gays and lesbians in the military.
'I think that it's something that is going to open a lot of doors, for not just our relationship, but all the other gay and lesbian relationships that are in the military now,' she said.
Snell is based on the USS Bainbridge, the guided missile destroyer that helped rescue cargo captain Richard Phillips from Somali pirates in 2009.
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Grand Isle's economy has been battered by a rash of storms, the BP oil spill and unemployment, town officials said in response to an audit that found issues with the municipality's budget. In the audit released Monday, an independent CPA cited deficits in two utility funds, a lapse of insurance on the 32-mile water line and the town's failure to amend the budget to reflect wide changes in revenue and expenditures as problems.
The financial review, conducted by certified public account Paul Rivera of Marrero, covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. Released by the Legislative Auditor, the report found two "significant deficiencies'' and two areas of "non compliance.''
"While not involving significant control deficiencies or material weaknesses, these matters do present opportunities for strengthening the Town's internal controls and improving the operating efficiency of the Town,'' Rivera wrote to Grand Isle officials.
Town officials said the barrier island continues to rebuild after dealing with a number of natural and man-made disasters, including Hurricanes Katrina, Gustav and Ike, which destroyed assets.
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It also suggested officials consider raising gas and water rates after finding the two utilities were running deficits. Jefferson Parish took over water service in 2005, and town residents pay among the highest rates in the parish. The town said it would re-examine gas rates.
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Module 101 - Properties of Uranium
Both alpha and beta particles are emitted as part of decay series. For example, 238U decays by alpha
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1. Decay Series
Uranium has two naturally occurring decay series: the "actinium" series, which has 235U as its
parent; and the "uranium" series, which has 238U as its parent. Many of our everyday encounters
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Areas. Nuclear criticality associated with uranium will be discussed in greater detail later in the
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Saddle: Brooks hand-crafted leather
Weight: 78 lbs.
Motor: 3,000 watt 3-phase brushless electric; 750W street legal mode, 3,000W race mode
Battery: 52v 12.5Ah w/ estimated pack life of 30k miles
Controls: Battery display 'full/half/empty'
Rechard time: 2 hrs.
Estimated Range: 35 miles
Maximum Assisted Speed: 20mph street legal; 36mph race mode
Warranty: 1 year / 30k miles