I have a confession. I didn't make this cheesecake yesterday, or even this past week. I made it a few years ago. The reason that I am posting it today is because yesterday was Pi day (3-14). Social networks and blogosphere alike were abuzz with happy Pi-related revelry. So all day I was assaulted with a nagging desire for pie or cake (which I like better than pie). Or cheesecake, which is kind of like cakepie in my mind, because it has a crust and a semi-solid filling. I would try to attempt to do something productive and my stomach would pipe up, "Hey, shouldn't you be making nummies?" "No," I'd tell it. "I'm teaching my child to read." "BUT I WANT CAKEPIE NOM NOM!" "NO! Eat a banana for crying out loud." Later..."Caaaaaaaaake. Pieeeeeeee. Waaaaaaaaaaaant." "Stop it, I'm making a delicious pasta dinner which you will enjoy with nutritious salad." "With sprinkles?!" "No, with Parmesan." "BOO! WANT CAKEPIE!" I could go on. I'd have clean downed a Funfetti monstrosity if one was before me. I wish I could say it's all good this morning. But even just having had a big bowl of mini wheats, I'm sorta hankering for some cake. Or pie. Or cakepie. I'll probably have to settle for looking at these pictures.
This recipe doesn't need much of an explanation. It is dramatic to present and absolutely loaded with calories. And if you like peanut butter cups, there's pretty much no greater indulgence.
In a bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, sugar, cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Place on a baking sheet.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and sour cream until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla. Pour 1 cup into a bowl; set aside. Pour remaining filling over peanut butter layer.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat 1/4 cup fudge topping on high for 30 seconds or until thin; fold into reserved cream cheese mixture. Carefully pour over filling; cut through with a knife to swirl.
Microwave remaining fudge topping for 30 seconds or until warmed; spread over cheesecake. Garnish with peanut butter cups. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12-14 servings.
Your Cheese cake is just beautiful. I would like to invite you to bring a dish to my Full Plate Thursday. Thank you for sharing and have a great day!
This is oh so sinful! You're going to create a monster in that beautiful child of yours!!! Anything with PB is a treat but with the crumbly candy top, the veil has descended! Popping over from FTLOB tasty tuesdays. Have a brilliant day.
ohmyword! two of my favorite things....cheese cake and peanut butter cups!!
My tummy and I often have similar conversations! :) Cheesecake would win any day!
This looks AMAZING! Oh. My Goodness.
Hi, I am joining in "The Tasty Tuesday Blog Hop" and I am following you now! This PB Pie looks so yummy and I know my hubby would love it! If you are able, I would love a follow back. Thank you!
Oh my, I don't even know what to say!
Even though it's called cheescake, I think of it more as pie too. And what a pie you have here! I would absolutely LOVE this cheesecake~dangerously so:) WOW!
Just Stopping by from TMTT. That looks almost sinful to eat. i ate at the Cheesecake Factory this past weekend and even their PB cheesecake did not look that good. ummm... delish! While I'm here I wanted to invite you to check out my Iron Chef Challenge This month's themed ingredient is canned tomatoes, so link up a recipe using those and you could win a prize. It should be a lot of fun, hope you can join us!!
This looks so amazing! I am going to HAVE to try and make it, my husband and oldest daughter could love off of a peanut butter diet!!
After eating this I may give up all other food!!!
This looks delicious and not too hard to make! Thanks for sharing. I'm going to make it this weekend b/c my bday is on Mon - figure I should treat myself!!
This looks absolutely divine! I love your presentation with all of the chopped reeses on top!


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Пьетро Сассо (Pietro Sasso, его фамилию также пишут как Sassi, Saxo, Saxonia, Saxonis) — католический церковный деятель XIII века, аудитор трибунала Священной Римской Роты. На консистории 1205 года был провозглашен кардиналом-священником с титулом церкви Санта-Пуденциана. В 1212 году стал архипресвитером базилики Санта-Мария-Маджоре. Участвовал в выборах папы 1216 года (Гонорий III).

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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has listed the three "big failures" in tech entrepreneurship around the world.
Schmidt outlined the failings in a speech he gave at the Centre for Entrepreneurs in London this week. He later expanded on his thoughts in an interview with former BBC News boss James Harding.
Below are the three mistakes he outlined, with quotes taken from both a draft of his speech seen by Business Insider, and comments he delivered on the night.
"Far too often, we invest mostly in people we already know, who are working in very narrow disciplines," Schmidt wrote in his draft.
In his speech, Schmidt pegged this point closely to a need for diversity and inclusion. He said companies need to be open to bringing in people from other countries and backgrounds.
During the Q&A, Schmidt specifically addressed the gender imbalance in the tech industry. He said there's a reason to be optimistic about women's representation in tech improving, predicting that tech's gender imbalance will vanish in one generation.
"We frequently don't build the best technology platforms to tackle big social challenges, because often there is no immediate promise of commercial return," Schmidt wrote in his draft.
Finally, Schmidt wrote in his draft that tech startups don't partner enough with other companies in the modern, hyper-connected world. "It's impossible to think about any major challenge for society in a silo," he wrote.
He said in his speech that tech firms have to be ready to partner "fairly early." He gave the example of a startup that wants to build homecare robots.
"The market for homecare robots is going to be very, very large. The problem is that you need visual systems, and machine learning systems, and listening systems, and motor systems, and so forth. You're not going to be able to do it with three people," he said.
After detailing his failures in tech entrepreneurship, Schmidt laid out what he views as the solution. He referred back to the Renaissance in Europe, saying people turned their hand to all sorts of disciplines, from science, to art, to business.


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School teacher arrested for indecent behavior with juveniles
Published 12:17 pm Monday, August 8, 2022
Bradly Dyer, arrested Sunday on the charge of indecent behavior with juveniles. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty, Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office states.
VIDALIA, La. — Concordia Parish Sheriff's Office's Cyber Crime Unit aided in the investigation of a man from Colfax, Louisiana, who allegedly contacted a 15-year-old online and asked for a secret dating relationship because he had just started a teaching job in Grant Parish.
Authorities said Bradly J. Dyer, 26, a resident of Colfax, sent sexually explicit photos of himself during conversations with a teen and discussed dating the teen and keeping it a secret.
Authorities also said Dyer told the teen he had recently begun a new job as a high school teacher. After CPSO detectives were able to identify Dyer, contact was made with the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office who served a warrant for his arrest on Sunday night.
He was taken into custody without incident and has been charged by CPSO with indecent behavior with juveniles.
Concordia Parish Sheriff David Hedrick thanked the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office for their quick response in the matter.
The investigation remains ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact detective Stephen Lipscomb of CPSO at (318) 336-5231 or submit a tip online using the CPSO mobile app.
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty, the sheriff's office states.

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This mansion was built in 1920 by Fort Worth, Texas oil millionaire William Harding McFadden on 4 acres of land.
The mansion contains 7 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a ballroom, trophy room, drawing rooms and a large marble lined indoor swimming pool.
It was surrounded by beautiful gardens, a sunken garden on one side of the house and an Oriental garden on the other. Then McFadden arranged for a lovers' lane to the garden, complete with an iron arbor, bamboo canes, roses and wisteria vines.
McFadden, a self-made millionaire of humble beginnings, had estates in Ft. Worth, Oklahoma, and Colorado as well, but he and his wife liked to come to New Orleans for the racing season, the Carnival Season (Mardi Gras) and Sugar Bowl games.
After McFadden sold the house and land to City Park, proposed uses included a mayoral residence, a hospital, a convalescent home and a chicken farm.
The building became a school for boys in grades one through six operated by Samuel Barthe in 1949 through 1959.
The Arts and Crafts style cabin was constructed by William McFadden for the Girl Scouts in the early 1920's.
The cabin is simple, but has great artistic integrity, including scissors roof trusses, stone work, window shutters, clay tile floors.
It is used to train girls in basic outdoor skills, as a base to visit the many nearby program areas in the park or to explore special Girl Scout trails.
The McFadden Girl Scout Cabin is located in City Park behind the New Orleans Museum of Art.
In 1960 the Christian Brothers Academy began their school for boys in grades five through seven.


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Tesla's Latest Update For The Model S Finally Makes It Good Again
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Tesla's approaching the launch date for production of the Model 3, and in the meantime continues to roll out the latest software update for owners with the latest hardware, including notable safety features and tasteful conveniences.
Tesla Removes Restrictions On How Autopilot Does The Speed Limit On Some Roads
After a recent update to make its Autopilot feature follow the speed limit on the roads and…
Particularly of note, there's several Autopilot 2.0 features. Under the 8.1 software update for Hardware 2.0 (HW2) Teslas, the max speed for Autosteer is being capped at 80 mph now, up from the previous speed of 55 mph. The update also includes lane departure warning which, when activated, will alert drivers when their vehicle crosses over a lane marking. Model S owners will need cameras on the vehicle calibrated before Autosteer (which is intended to keep the vehicle situated in a lane) can be used at that speed, according to Electrek.
Tesla confirmed that another feature, Auto Lane Change, will be rolled out as part of the software update, which is a feature that assists drivers in switching to an adjacent lane when it's clear to do so.
Lastly, the "Summon" feature returns and allows drivers to have their car, you guessed it, summoned, by using Tesla's mobile app or their keyfob, which is intended to be a benefit for parking in a tight space.
As we reported back in January, Tesla planned to slowly rollout Autopilot and safety features for HW2 vehicles incrementally, before eventually reaching parity with first generation vehicles. The new release adds on to Autopilot features for HW2 vehicles that were already in place, including Autopark, Forward Collision Warning, and Traffic Aware Cruise Control. The updates would bring HW2 vehicles nearly in line with first generation vehicles.
Here's How Tesla Wants To Move 'Enhanced Autopilot' To Fully Self-Driving Cars
When Tesla announced last fall that an updated Autopilot was set to roll out, company founder Elon…
Some user interface updates were introduced for first generation and HW2 vehicles, as well. When looking for a business on a map, it'll now show it's accompanying Google rating, phone number, addresses, and business hours. A "Favorites" radio station can be collated by selecting songs that play by rating it with a thumbs up, Tesla confirmed. Headrests can also be adjusted in the front seats, and the selected position can be saved in the owner's Tesla driving profile.
The rollout is expected to continue over the next couple of days, Tesla confirmed.
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Highspeed autopilot at 55 is suicidal in NJ. I been waiting for this update since I got my Tesla in January. I still don't like the idea of prepaying for future features.


In this episode, Rob and Carrie are chatting about container gardening, tips and myths.
They chat about what they are, and Rob gives advice on pests and how to tell if a plant is stressed, soil considerations, and debunks some of the more common myths.
Each give their idea of the perfect plant for a first time container pant.
To go straight to the tips, timestamp is 52:00 "5 Tips for Container Gardening".
FEEDBACK REQUESTED HERE: If you do container gardening let us know what plants you grow. If we've inspired you to try, please let us know.
1:30 When you are related to literally everyone in your neighborhood.
3:00 Maple Syrup Facts - It's a Canadian thing.
6:30 Woodlot management = healthy trees.
9:00 OMG we are talking supply management again!
12:00 Wendell learns that it's not ok to mention Aunt Jemima to a serious Maple Syrup connoisseur.
16:40 Maple Syrup goes high tech.
18:10 Kevin says the magic words – Pancakes and Sausage.
22:50 Maple syrup advice for beginners – Don't burn down the driveshed.
24:00 We have to wrap it up cause Christine can't wait for pancakes and sausage any longer.
Today's guest is a scientist, researcher, and the founder of Dynamite Ag – a sales and consulting company founded in 2012. Growing up in a Christian household, Dr. Curtis Livesay was told not to do drugs, to research about it. This pursuit of knowledge led him to acquire a Ph.D. in interpersonal communication and research methods. It is also the heart of his company – to do great research and disseminate good and useful information.
On today's episode, Dr. Curtis shares his knowledge, experience, and viewpoints about a variety of topics such as critical agronomic problems, lies fed to farmers, and specific ways to deal with particular agronomic concerns.
Belinda Bowman had a life changing experience when she went to Africa to help people feed themselves. Her charity has transferred over to trying to help the victims of the wildfires.
In this episode, Carrie and Rob are stepping away from their one on one conversation to talk to two people helping with the wildfires affecting Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado and Texas.
Denton Clark of Clark Farms went to help with fire mitigation, as he states, there's no stopping a fire of this magnitude, you're just trying to saves people's farms.
He described what he saw as "nothing short of hell". When you're fifteen miles away and you can see the flames clear as day, and the wooden bridges you're driving across is on fire, it becomes real.
Sean Harmon, a grain farmer from Iowa offered the use of his truck and trailer to haul extra hay, he grabbed his young daughter and headed south.
When she goes back to school after spring break, she'll be able to tell the story to children not involved with agriculture. Without even realizing it she'll be acting as an ambassador bridging the gap between farmer and consumer.
According to Sean the photos you see online just doesn't do the actuality justice. He says he can't express how insane it is, he heard about it on the news but seeing it in real life took his breath away.
Ed Donkers is this years Breakfast on the Farm host. We talk dairy goats, yoga and ballroom dancing.
0:10 Not all dairy farmers have cows.
4:50 Dairy goats are NOT just little dairy cows.
8:50 Goat raisins - even vegans won't eat them.
10:50 Turning a disaster into an opportunity.
12:30 Goat farmers are not all hippies... but they might be hipsters.
20:10 The only time it's ok to wear a pink tuxedo.
To better understand what's going on in the agriculture business, looking outside the boundaries is a must. Knowing how other countries do things help the agriculture industry see the bigger picture and understand how things work together in a global viewpoint.
Today's guest, Wendell Schumm, had never thought about considering other things than milking cows. He grew up on a dairy farm and has developed a passion for it. With his dad's support and encouragement, Wendell got a two-year business diploma at Ontario Business College. At age 21, he worked for a local coop for two years before landing another job with a feed company that is a Purina dealer. Keeping his enthusiasm for dairy by working as a dairy nutritionist, Wendell became a partner to a new nutrition company at age 26. In 2009, a privately owned feed manufacturer, Wallenstein Feed, bought this nutrition company. Wendell has been working for them ever since.
On today's episode, Wendell shares the uniqueness of the Canadian agriculture and the impact that feed manufacturing is making globally. He talks about the reasons why contracting out a company who specializes in the mixture of the feeds is more advantageous over DIY mixed feeds. He also shares what he sees in the future of the agricultural network, the direction of the feed business, and the reasons why he started his agricultural podcast.
The difference between Ontario and Western Canada and its proximity to the US market.
The benefits of having a middleman between the buyer and manufacturer.
The changes in the feed manufacturing and the advantages of using new technology.
The foundations of their system and how it ensures farmers have a predictable and sustainable income for the work they do.
Trent Cadra is a rancher in Texas who was struck by the wildfires. Although you really wouldn't know it by talking to him. Even with suffering a loss he is focused on others.
9:35 Bananas in Moose Jaw?
22:20 Who out there hasn't accidentally left sensitive documents at their stripper, biker girlfriends by mistake?
On today's episode of Future of Agriculture Podcast, my guest is an engineer by who was born in Nebraska and grew up as a city kid in Omaha. Russ Conser eventually fell in-love with energy which started his decades-long career in Shell Oil where he learned more about oil, gas, and carbon. You may be surprised to hear that the knowledge and experience Russ gained in this industry eventually led him to his present venture in the field of agriculture.
Russ Conser is the CEO of Standard Soil, a company that uses adaptive multi-paddock grazing to grow grass-fed beef at scale. He spent the last 15 years in innovation and investing in pioneering startups that produce revolutionary and edgy outputs and results. A writer, speaker, investor, and game-changer, Russ talks about Standard Soil's business model, its difference from other tech startups, the positive environmental impact it brings, and a lot more.
Russ elaborates the difference between traditional grazing and multi-paddock grazing.
He shares the effects of multi-paddock grazing that are advantageous not only to the business itself, but also in the quality of the nutrient produced in the soil.
Together with the overall environmental impact of multi-paddock grazing, Russ talks about what the organic-rich soils can do for everyone.
He gives some tips on how they handle moving paddocks frequently, how they manage the grazing during wintertime, and how to know the right square footage of paddocks per cow.
Russ emphasizes that the methods by which these things are produced usually cause concern with broader environmental issues.
He introduces the "cocktail mix" producers use to create a superior product.
Forward-looking, Russ talks about the significance of multi-paddock grazing to the US beef industry 20 years from now.
Jerod McDaniel completely destroys the good feelings that I would get when someone would post a picture of a bottle-feeding calf. He's got an amazing story of taking over the farm at the age of 18.
"The Farmer & The City Girl Podcast Episode 010 - Shopping Preferences & Food Deserts"
In this episode, Carrie and Rob are chatting about why people shop at the grocery store they do. What factors in their preferred habits.
And then they chat about food deserts what they are, where they are and what programs are out there combating them.
Farmers: Are you involved in urban food distribution hubs? If so what are they?
Consumers: Do you know people affected by food deserts? Do you live in one - if so how do you handle it?
6:40 Western cattle- Ontario or bust!
Today's guest, Joel Cowley, grew up with his grandparents who exposed him to agriculture even before being introduced to books at school. Losing his parents at an early age, he knows the importance and value of agriculture programs since one of these supported parts of his college education through scholarship.
The confidence that was built from being exposed to agriculture at a young age allowed him to acquire a bachelor's degree in animal science from Colorado State University, a master's degree in animal science from Texas University, and another master's degree in business administration from Michigan State University. His passion for agriculture and knowledge in management led him to be the president and CEO of Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for the last three and a half years.
On today's episode, Joel gives us a glimpse of the 23-day festival happening in Texas called the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. With the mission to promote agriculture, Joel and his team prepare an annual experience that's worth looking forward to as he talks about what to expect – livestock show, horse show, fascinating exhibits, fun carnival, shopping, creative food, and great entertainment. They hope that the spectators will have more appreciation for agriculture once they have experienced this much-anticipated affair.
Joel shares how the livestock show started and the importance of Livestock Show and Rodeo in the cattle industry.
He elaborates on the ways they try to accomplish the mission of Houston Livestock and Rodeo.
He also talks about the program of the festival, what the audience can expect to see and experience, and the demographics of the spectators.
He shares the number of workers, both full-time and volunteers, who help put the show together.
He cites the allocations of the funding raised during the festival.
Which is better – Captain Crunch or Peanut Butter Captain Crunch, plus listen in to hear a super weird fact about Carrie's ice cream habit.
1:15 Maegan's job at GFO is not just babysitting Steve. 2:45 From now on, Steve would like to be referred to as "The Silver Surfer" 5:10 Shout out to the Tavistock Hops Company and craft breweries. 10:40 Social Licence – of course Maegan wants to talk about this. 16:30 Pushing back against over-reaching regulation. 20:40 Even soybeans have some limitations. 23:45 Steve and Wendell claim to not know who the bachelor is. 29:00 Wendell gives Maegan some mint new marketing ideas for GFO which Steve mostly shoots down.
There's a huge potential for robotics to revolutionize farming, but it has not yet raised much funding because the technology is not quite there yet and it can be quite expensive.
If you enjoyed this show, then you'll also love the Farm & Rural Ag Network! It is an exclusive community led by the founders of the fastest growing agriculture podcasts: the Shark Farmer Podcast, the Ontario Agcast, and yours truly – the Future of Agriculture Podcast.


Day six of my 12 Days of Christmas Picks for the Food and Wine Lover goes to the VinniBag.
The VinniBag is a reusable travel bag with inflatable air chambers and is designed to provide superior protection against impact and leakage.
The VinniBag can be used for wine, olive oil, liquor, fragile items etc., and can hold most 750ml bottles—even larger magnum bottles (Bordeaux style only).
The Vinnibag exceeds all airline requirements and has been independently tested for alititude and temperature changes.
The VinniBag is recyclable & 100% USA Made. You can actually send used VinniBags back and the company has them turned into garden hoses to help keep our planet green and will give you a discount on your next VinniBag purchase.
The VinniBag is made by Ellessco, a women-owned company originally founded by a mother and her daughter (who still get along!). Their passion for travel, design, and technology led them to develop innovative products for life on the go.
The Vinnibag is $28 and $25 if you buy 2 at a time. You can purchase them here.
You can find VinniBag on Facebook here and follow them on Twitter here. Check back tomorrow for day seven of my 12 Days of Christmas Picks for the Food and Wine Lover! Cheers!
Here's a little roundup of gift ideas for your favorite food or beverage enthusiast!
First up, I'd like to mention Bela Sardines.
Bela Sardines are high in protein, very low in fat with little or no carbs!
Rich in omega-3 fatty acids (helps reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease), extremely low in contaminants such as mercury.
A good source of vitamin D, calcium, B12, Co Q10, and protein. Enjoy this wholefood vs. a vitamin.
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Wheat Free and Kosher, and are extremely low in contaminants such as mercury.
Bela sardines are not heavily processed or engineered like other on-the-go nutrition options, such as nutrition bars or supplements, and are rather a naturally nutritious wholefood for any health conscious individual.
The Paleo dieters dream meal.
Sustainable: BELA Sardines, the classic Mediterranean sardine (Walbaum Species Sardina Pilchard) are wild caught by local Portuguese fishers from the Atlantic Ocean, hand packed in traditional European manner and canned at the port within 8-hours of the catch; each effort ensures our sustainability is unsurpassed. The aluminum tin is also highly packable and recycle-able.
A fish symbolizes good luck, fertility and creativity – include a sardine dish on your party menu!
As you would eat them in London, our famous lightly smoked sardines and the finest Portuguese extra virgin olive oil infused with lemon.
Simple. Delicious. Lightly smoked sardines packed in the finest Portuguese olive oil.
Mediterranean style, these sardines are lightly smoked and packed in a light tomato puree with a splash of the finest Portuguese extra virgin olive oil.
This is a true Portuguese favorite, lightly smoked sardines in the finest extra virgin olive oil infused with Cayenne pepper.
You can find Bela Sardines on Facebook here & on twitter here.
Next up, Balls of Steel!
Balls of Steel are two stainless steel coolers which chill whiskey or spirits faster than ice. BOS will keep spirits at the optimal temperature level without hindering the spirits taste so that one can enjoy the full flavors of their beverage and hold onto those low notes which any spirit veteran strives to protect.
Most importantly BOS supports a cause that is positively changing lives of those not only suffering from testicular cancer, but as well as their family and friends. Creating a support network for those struggling and supporting the research for a cure.
Other items for purchase on the a Balls of Steel website are BOS bracelets, BOS T-shirts, and BOS tongs to remove the coolers from your favorite beverage.
To order some Balls of Steel of your very own, you can go here. You can find Balls of Steel on Facebook here or on twitter here. Deck the balls!
Ritual Pinot Noir is an artisinal wine bringing legendary Chilean Vintner Agustin Huneeus together with consulting winemaker Paul Hobbs to produce a small bottling of a Pinot Noir from the renowned Casablanca Valley. Comparable to Sonoma wines, this is priced below most California wines and offers very high quality- hand picked, double hand sorted and fermented with wild yeast. It retails for $19.99.
Here are the tasting notes: An elegant wine with density and richness. Vibrant flavors of cherry and raspberry, soft tannins, fresh acidity and a lingering finish. To learn more about the wine you can go here. You can find the wine and the Veramonte wine group on Facebook here.
Esther Price Candies started when a woman (named Esther!) learned to make fudge in her home economics class. With her new knowledge, she came home that day and asked her mother if she could make more. Later on, Esther would take chocolates to her co-workers at a department store in downtown Dayton, Ohio. Even after starting her family in 1926, these same co-workers encouraged her to continue making candy for them to buy.
So now I am encouraging you to try a little bit of Esther's candy. 😉 Go for the gusto and order their Light and Dark Chocolate 2-Lb. assortment. I'd say they're most known around town for making chocolate covered cherries, so that's a great pick, too. To take a peek at the inventory you can check out their handy dandy candy key!! Pics of everything EPC makes!
You can find Esther Price Candies on Facebook here.
For the second year in a row, I was happy to partner with Whole Foods to show you some holiday menu items available for ordering.
The holidays are supposed to be full of celebration and fun, and Whole Foods can help take the hassle out of things like making a grocery list, figuring out what to make and how much, not to mention the hours of time you will save not having to prepare the meal.
I picked up my grocery bag full of items last Friday night, and on Saturday evening before the Clarksburg Country Run (Half Marathon), Andy and I tried them out as my pre-race meal.
The food came in a nice insulated zip up bag. (Most of the items were not Paleo, so I stuck to trying two or three things and made a salad and parsnip chips to complete my meal).
Turkey Gravy–Whole Foods gravy is slow simmered with fresh veggies, roasted turkey, garlic and herbs. All you have to do is heat before serving and enjoy with any of our all natural turkey options. For $8.99 you get 1 quart.
Whole Foods Market Pull Apart Rolls we received in the bag were made by Grateful Bread. They come plain, but to jazz them up, I brushed them with melted butter, and added sea salt and herbs de Napa (an herb blend of lavender, sage, rosemary, and thyme). The rolls are $1.99 for the 6PK, and $2.99 for the 12 Pack.
I sliced some apples to eat with the block of Borough Market Foods Stilton.
The cheese is made from pasteurized cow's milk with vegetarian rennet.
Texture is creamy and buttery, and pretty strong. It also pairs with Tawny Port, Pork, Pears, Figs,Walnuts, or honey. Borough Market Foods Stilton is made for WFM and is a bit younger than some other Stiltons, giving it a creamier texture. The cheese costs $18.99 per pound.
The candy is a collaborative effort between Whole Foods, Allegro Coffee, and Enstrom's Candy Co. in Grand Junction, Colorado and is exclusive to Whole Foods Markets. These all natural toffees are available covered in Milk Chocolate or Dark Chocolate. The toffees are made with Allegro Celebration Caffe coffee. The toffee is actually studded with coffee beans and is 100 calories per piece. It goes for $9.99 for an 8 ounce container.
Last but not least, there was a WFM Pecan Pie in the bag. I only tasted the pecan topping and I am just not sure what Andy did with the rest of it. 😉 The pie is $16.99 for a 9″.
As for what to drink with dinner, a safe bet is always a Pinot Noir. It's bigger and more fruit forward than burgundies, but softer than other red meat-centric red grapes. Pinot Noir can walk the middle ground–a much needed characteristic when it comes to Thanksgiving: a multi-course feast of many different flavors. The featured Pinot Noir this month at Whole Foods is the HRM Rex Goliath Pinot Noir.
Dinner Rolls • Classic Cranberry Relish • and a Pumpkin Pie.
Happy Holidays! P.S. Last day to order for Thanksgiving is November 19th!


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Something that changed my view of music forever
About four years ago, I was watching the movie "Cellular"…a pretty decent movie, but I can honestly say that I can't remember half of it because of what happened next. During the end credits, something happened to me that changed my view of music forever. The song "Sinnerman" (Felix Da Housecat's Heavenly House Mix) by Nina Simone was playing and it sounded like nothing I've ever heard before.
Directly after, I looked the song up on the internet, and from there, started to look up more and more songs. I had NEVER been a house music fan before this. I listened primarily to rap. Rap. A genre so hopelessly watered-down with regurgitated beats and meaningless repeated lyrics.
Soon after, my iTunes was filled with nothing but house music. All kinds. Now I'm a house DJ and I don't even listen to rap anymore. House music has taken over my playlist, and my life. So uplifting, positive and fun.
I'll have to catch up to Felix and thank him one day.
(Earle Smith – Neurotic Media Production & Merchandising)
Music Midtown 2011 Delivered
I missed this festival. Back in the nineties they use to produce 2-3 days events, with multiple genre-centric stages to accommodate a broad range of fans. Like many festivals back then it got a bit too big too fast, and eventually a bit out of hand. The last Music Midtown I attended about a decade ago was produced on an asphalt parking lot in midtown behind the Civic Center, which made for a horribly hot experience and one I would ever wanted to repeat.
This weekend, Music Midtown returned from a 6-year hiatus to Piedmont Park, with two stages in the meadow – a grassy valley surrounded by a sloping hill shaded by trees. This was a return to true form – a comfortable, beautiful venue for the festival.
Most bands on the lineup were developing, relatively unknown bands. Personally, the only one that shined for me in that mix and picked my interest is Young The Giant – I will have to listen to their album. And then, The Black Keys, baby! The Black Keys are, well, just so good! Solid, intimate performance, amazingly energetic and totally fun.
The headliners – Coldplay – opened with a bang. Literally: They launched their first song with fireworks. I was worried about how their performance would translate in the park setting. I saw them a year and a half ago when they came through Atlanta in support of their last album, they performed to a sold out Phillips Arena back then, and provided plenty of theatrics on stage which I was worried would be too cheesy following a full day of raw rock n roll. However, in Piedmont Park, they focused more on the music and less on the theatrics – and used impressive pyrotechnics and lasers to augment the music with some exciting drama. Most important, Coldplay's musical performance was simply wonderful. Towards the end of their show they also performed a couple of new songs that sounded wonderful (one is a single in waiting…); and then, closed with fireworks again.
Thank you Music Midtown! Looking forward to next year's event, which hopefully would be even bigger!
(by Shachar Oren, Neurotic Media CEO)
All Work and No Music Makes Stephen A Dull Boy
To borrow a well known phrase, "All work and no music makes Stephen a dull boy."
Although I have no musical ability, my entire life revolves around music. Music is my way of connecting with others…it's also my way of "getting away" from the world. The feeling I get when a song comes on that relates to my life is profound. Music to me is a way of life and without music it wouldn't be a life worth living.
Since I started my internship at Neurotic Media about a month ago, I have learned a lot about merchandising and marketing online stores as well as how to operate their vast computer system database. Merchandising and marketing music has actually helped expand my musical palette and increase my willingness to listen to different types of music. I have discovered a few new artists along the way such as singer-songwriter Randy Montana and Australian indie rock band The Temple Trap. Both have two very different sounds, but after I gave them a listen I enjoyed branching out of my normal pop/rock/alternative comfort zone.
As an intern, I've been able to experience working with great, hardworking people who love what they do and encourage my work. And I'm excited to learn as much as I can about music and marketing while I'm here.
(Stephen Lam – Neurotic Media Intern)
Bubbles, Daisies and Good Music
Anyone that knows me wouldn't be surprised to learn that I could probably spend every day surrounded by bubbles and bouquets of daisies on the beach at sunset. And that's pretty much how my wedding played out.
I went to a wedding recently in the middle of a Moulin Rouge themed antique store. The bride and groom walked down the "aisle" to a Smashing Pumpkins instrumental and left to The Beatles "When I'm Sixty Four". And it was perfect. When you're surrounded by boas, masks and mannequins, you don't necessarily expect to hear Pachelbel: "Canon in D."
There is nothing wrong with tradition if that's your thing, but since music is such a big part of my life, I put some serious thought into deciding on the music for my [our] own wedding.
We were married on the beach. After we had been pronounced man and wife, my cousin played an acoustic version of the first part of Neutral Milk Hotel's "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea." Even though my cousin's performance was competing with the sound of the waves, this was the first song my husband and I heard as a married couple. It was the transition from the ceremony to our lives together.
"What a beautiful face I have found in this place that is circling all round the sun…"
And though there are some songs that come and go throughout your life, this one continues to inspire me. Everyone needs a little inspiration [and maybe some bubbles and daisies and good music].
"…and one day we will die and our ashes will fly from the aeroplane over the sea. But for now we are young, let us lay in the sun and count every beautiful thing we can see…" (lyrics by Jeff Mangum)
A Proper American Voice
Pronouncing words in English is quite different from pronouncing Chinese when one speaks. The tonality, the weight placement in a word, and many of the shared sounds between the languages are just handled very differently, which I have found over time to be an interesting challenge.
In order to establish my proper "American voice", I needed to feel more relaxed in my mouth and move the "center position" of where I make sound a little bit backward in the mouth cavity.
When I started practicing this, I tried to sing American songs with simple lyrics and rhythms like "Twinkle little star", "Do-Re-Mi", "To be with you"… I still do this today, almost twice a week: I go to my apartment gym (which luckily is always empty), and sing those songs more loudly than I can bear. I can really feel my improvement in my daily speech and accent, and this in turn helps ease the daily pressures at work and in living in the USA and talking to people in general. Music/speech therapy, if you will.
I met a nice guy a few days ago that was willing to help test my singing skills. So I started to sing: "…You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are gray; you'll never know dear how much I, I, I like you (ah, yes I changed the lyrics here); please don't take my sunshine away…" To my surprise, he launched into singing with me. His green eyes sparkled and I could sense that his heart was speeding. So was mine…
(Ling Zhu – Neurotic Media Developer)
Playing for nobody
I started DJing at clubs about 3 months ago. For the most part, I've been blessed with playing to relatively crowded rooms. Over the last three weeks, however, I've played two shows that were totally empty. The first one had about 20 people in a club that holds 300, and the second night was even slower. At one point, a friend of mine that had come for support turned to me and said "I think we know everyone in this room right now." The crowd was literally personal friends that had come out to support us, and three other people.
Even though the room was virtually empty, I got a lot of positive feedback about the way I played the shows. Everyone said that I was into the music, and rocking out just like I had when I was playing to a full room. What all these people don't know is this is exactly how I act when I'm sitting at home or in my office listening to music as well. I guess the moral of the story is that if you're doing something that involves music, for work or please, as long as the music moves you, then you'll be ok.
(Todd Jones – Neurotic Media Production Director)
Beatriz Luengo rocks the house at our RCA Music Showcase
Beatriz Luengo and crew gave an amazing performance at last week's RCA Expo Neurotic Media Music Showcase. Thank you Beatriz for the entertaining and fun performance and great music! RCA members continued to praise your performance for the duration of the conference!
We want to also thank Sony Music US/Latin (especially Carla, Yvette and Phil) for supporting the event; RCA for facilitating the opportunity; and Sprint for co-sponsoring the evening at the Las Vegas MGM Grand's Tabu club.
We are including a few images from the show – including Steve Berry, President & CEO of Rural Cellular Association (RCA) introducing Beatriz to RCA members.
Another picture shows Beatriz joined by Inland Cellular's Chip Damato on the dance floor – her music truly moved the crowd.
Having gained Triple Platinum status for digital sales in Spain with 2008's Carrousel and record sales of over 1 million albums in France, Belgium, Switzerland and Spain, it's clear Beatriz's music transcends borders.
Her new album, Bela Y Sus Moskitas Muertas, will be available to the public THIS WEEK – released 9/20.
The second song Beatriz performed for us last Wednesday is her new single, Como Tú No Hay 2 – an exciting blend of pop, reggae, and hip hop that is unlike most pop songs being played on the radio today. If you liked the song, give your local radio station a call and ask them to play it for you again. And watch for more Beatriz tour dates later this year.
Thank you for joining us for this second Music Showcase and we look forward to seeing you in the next RCA Expo.


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DEEP ETHOLOGY
S&S – SCIENCE & SPIRITUALITY
ART & ORGANISM
GLOSSARY: Ethological Terms
GLOSSARY: Art and Organism Terms
GLOSSARY: Neuropsychiatric Terms
GLOSSARY: Neuroethology Terms
Presentations Summary
2016 – The Teachable Moment – session on classroom practice
2015 lecture: Levels of Organization and Consciousness
Biomorphic Art and Architecture – Design with Nature
A&O – DEEP – DEVELOPMENT
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
'Tis education forms the common mind, Just as the twig is bent, the tree's inclined.
Change is a "Maelstrom of perpetual disintegration and renewal." Marshall Berman
"The adaptive process is one of continuous assimilation of internally mediated consequences of the organism's action on the environment and the resulting accommodation of these action schemes into the previously formed structure" (Piaget 1980)
The INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY of BEHAVIOR involves the coordinated activities of four broad areas (as biologists study them): DEVELOPMENT, ECOLOGY, EVOLUTION, and PHYSIOLOGY and how they are brought to bear on BEHAVIOR ("DEEP ETHOLOGY")
DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY is concerned with the changes that an organism undergoes throughout its lifespan — the form of cells (morphogenesis), their progressive expression of more specific processes (differentiation) and their integration with other cells. Ultimately, "genotype" (and all the pleiotropic genes therein) manifests as "phenotype" (and all the polygenic traits manifest) –that is, the latent potential of genes has guided the manifest structure and function of the cell. Cells are created and destroyed throughout development: while progressive growth seems to dominate our view, programmed cell death ("apoptosis") or regression is also important: many cells develop and function in a temporary manner (think of scaffolding as a temporary structure enabling the construction of something else). (for example, the web of tissue between fingers and toes dies as those structures mature and the programmed death of excessive neurons and "pruning of synapses" in the developing brain is crucial for healthy development)
The brain–final pathway for all expressions of cognitive processes, sentience, sapience, and all actions–preoccupies us:
"Brain development is a protracted process that begins about 2 weeks after conception and continues into young adulthood 20 years later. Brain development that occurs during the prenatal months is largely under genetic control, although clearly the environment can play a role; for example, it is well known that the lack of nutrition (e.g., folic acid) and the presence of toxins (e.g., alcohol) can both deleteriously influence the developing brain. In contrast, much of brain development that occurs postnatally is experience-dependent and defined by gene–environment interactions."
But we most remain mindful that the brain works closely with the body ("embodied cognition") and even with elements of the world we have constructed ("extended cognition").
"The Butterfly in the Brain" You have likely heard of the "butterfly effect"— the dependence of the current state on a very small change in a previous state. In other words, small changes can cascade and be amplified in subsequent states. In recent years, partly considering the interplay of nature and nurture, after the relatively small contribution of genetics to subsequent behavior in humans (see about the science of individuality), "Geneticists such as Robert Plomin at King's College London argue that much of the remaining variation is the result of chance events as our brains develop in the uterus. As [neuroscientist David] Linden* puts it: "The wiring diagram of the human brain is so enormous and complicated that it cannot be specified exactly in the sequence of an individual's DNA. Subtle random changes in the position or movement of cells within the developing nervous system can cascade through time to produce important differences in neural wiring and function." (read about this idea in context in a book review of Unique in newscientist)
*(David Linden is author of Unique: The new science of human individuality; reviewed in New Scientist, 12 Dec 2020.)
RESOLUTION of Change. It is significant that developmental change is typically studied by comparing "snapshots" of change, not the processes of progress. The "real" process is usually inferred. But this is changing thanks to new thinking about levels of temporal resolution. For example, the "microgenetic method" as applied (for example) to cognitive development. Siegler & Crowley (1991) observe that the most direct method would speak to "… not whether the design is longitudinal, but rather is the density of observations during the period of change relative to the rate of change of the phenomenon." (p606). (read the entire essay from American Psychologist: Research Gate copy)
Watch a single cell develop into an embryo
Similar & still amazing: SQUID coming to life
About a specific trait, you might ask, "when is the trait first expressed? how does its expression change as the organism matures? how does the developing organism and its environment interact? There is genetically programmed development — but the developmental path is always more or less open to environmental influence, even as the environment changes as a result of the changes in the developing organism. Easily modified genetic "programmes" (sequences of activation) are often called "open" genetic programmes while those more resistant to environmental influence are "closed programmes. The degree of openness (or closedness) are themselves open to developmental and evolutionary modification. [see the DEEP ETHOLOGY GLOSSARY entry for EPIGENESIS also experiences of one generation can affect subsequent generations by transmitting DNA altered in a way that affects offspring by selectively impairing or enabling the activity of specific genes–an EVOLUTIONARY phenomenon: look in on the DEEP ETHOLOGY NOTES for epigenesis…].
OK, so every experience has more-or-less lasting effects — is essentially a communications within and between various levels of organization–and like all communications succeeds (or fails) depending on the sender, the medium, and the receiver. An an effect, if any any, can change the receiver as well as possessing continuing influences–ripples that may not have its full effect until a later time ("some day you'll be old enough to understand this")
Now read an excerpt from Rene Dubos essay on the Lasting Effects of Early Influences
(an aside about TRAITS: they are distinctive "manifest morphological or behavioral attributes of an organism." A trait can be observed, described, and defined; it is a variable in the life of the organism as it presents itself to natural selection. "TRAIT" can be described at every level of organization from biochemistry and physiological to social and ecological. The organism possesses millions of trait, hierarchically organized and more-or-less interconnected. See the DEEP ETHOLOGY GLOSSARY entry for TRAITS https://neilgreenberg.utk.edu/Pages/Glossaries/ethological.aspx#T )
The outcome of this interaction of genes and the environment is an organism that is more or less susceptible to ongoing change at different ages. Experience is key and one of the most powerful dimensions of this is learning! [specific concepts in development as it applies to A&O (link needs repair)]. What we can learn and how we learn it changes as we change. Some of these are more notable than others because the rate of change is also a distinctive variable. For example, the dramatic changes in brain connectivity (synaptic pruning) at specific stages in development and the changes in adult brains such as … and adult neurogenesis. (read more)
Particularly dramatic changes (metamorphosis) have inspired many of the greatest narrative efforts in humankind's efforts to understand change.
(Particularly dramatic changes have inspired many of the greatest narrative efforts in humankind's efforts to understand change: A relatively sudden change—metamorphosis is particularly dramatic and deserves extensive development—as a trope in art and a phenomenon in biology it needs a good "history of an idea" essay (Wikipedia is a good place to start).
The changes humans undergo are relatively predictable, following a programmed morphogenesis which can, nevertheless, be reprogrammed depending on experience—a congenital disposition to imitate, learning, training, upbringing.
"Experience is never limited, and it is never complete; it is an immense sensibility, a kind of huge spider-web of the finest silken threads suspended in the chamber of consciousness, and catching every air-borne particle in its tissue." –Henry James , Partial Portraits (1888) "The Art of Fiction"
We "collect" experience … categorize & recall … all in the stirred in the"womb (or cauldron) of pia mater" … collecting, selecting … it is what we do … who we become. see Collecting
PPT: A&O and DEVELOPMENT
LEARNING as an ADAPTIVE TRAIT
Development of powers of expression follow a predictable but not inflexible trajectory. They track, in many respects the development of powers of sensation and perception.
Ultimately, the countless and often unpredictable experiences of the developing organism, interacting with the congenital competences and potential brought to the situation by the organism, create a unique consciousness. The term Umwelt used by von Uexküll is a convenient way to refer to the unique sensory world of a specific organism or species.
This uniqueness affects immense ongoing efforts in philosophy as well as psychology: The inner world created by the sensory world is almost inaccessible not only to others but to ourselves — the pursuit of self-knowledge is not trivial (indeed it is the preoccupation if not obsession of many of us). In this pursuit, feedback from the consequences of our efforts to convey our discoveries about ourselves (and about others as they are represented within us) is essential.
Our senses are activated before we are born, and we begin accumulating experiences that structure our brains quite early. And "as the twig is bent . . . " according to the old expression, our competences develop.
Thomas Wolfe's evocation of these earlest moments in Look Homeward, Angel
A&O spends much of its time considering these experiences and their interaction with congenital dispositions. Artists and scientists continue to invest effort in attention to details of their environments, experiences of them, both sensual and intellectual, and their implications. Like the predictable changes in child development (Piaget's "stages," for example), the habits of artists and scientists follow patterns that seem to track the changing abilities (with biological development) and life experiences.
READ the results of a
collaboration between HHS and NEH to outline the role of the arts in human development
BRAIN and BEHAVIOR: Neuroplasticity enables behavioral plasticity: the play of congenital, integrative, and expressive behavior in a specific enabling and responsive cellular, organismic, and social ENVIRONMENT is the central DEVELOPMENTAL and PHYSIOLOGICAL basis of behavior (more on neuroplasticity):
Art can be regarded as a punctuation mark in an unfolding narrative that is the life of the artist. Jorge Luis Borges wrote, "It is known that Whistler when asked how long it took him to paint one of his "nocturnes" answered: "All of my life." With the same rigor he could have said that all of the centuries that preceded the moment when he painted were necessary. From that correct application of the law of causality it follows that the slightest event presupposes the inconceivable universe and, conversely, that the universe needs even the slightest of events. ("Gauchesque Poetry" (La poesía gauchesca) in Discussion 1932)
The BRAIN CHANGES THROUGHOUT DEVELOPMENT… at any moment its ADAPTIVE STATE represents the outcome of thousands of generations of natural selection and the entirety of an individual's experience.
Given this history of EVOLUTIONARY (congenital) and DEVELOPMENTAL (acquired) CHANGE, the brain effectively provides the best possible accommodation for whatever circumstances at that moment it may find itself in. It is fair to think of the brain the way Heraclitus (as quoted by Plato) considered the river: "Everything changes and nothing stands still … You could not step twice into the same river."
Evolutionary change is often termed "nature" to contrast it with developmental change, "nurture." (or genes (inherited from parents) and memes (acquired from experience))
"Every acquired reaction is," as William James put it, "as a rule, either a complication grafted on a native reaction, or a substitute for a native reaction which the same object originally tended to provoke." (William James, TALKS TO TEACHERS: Native Reactions and Acquired Reactions; p. 20).
RECEPTION, INTEGRATION, EXPRESSION. This Jamesian approach to nature/nurture is part of the reasoning for understanding real or potential changes in the activities of neural centers throughout development as a kind of enabling or constraining what receptive, integrative, or expressive behavioral correlates are possible. (Reception, integration, and expression, refer to the relationship of the brain (or a particular part of the brain) to stimuli: received from outside, integrated with other parts of the brain or stimuli from other sources as represented in the brain, and the expression of these processes, especially actions that are a consequence" –from A&O class notes)
EMBODIED COGNITION. The brain is not the only receptive structure –many stimuli are detected first by the body. The state of the body, perpetually monitored by the brain can be integrated into potential responses. (see EP&E notes on EMBODIED COGNITION).
Progressive change within individuals also involve:
"Epigenesis"—Our "genetic program" interacts with specific stimuli in the environment, energizing (or suppressing) specific genes. (more)
"Social Constructivism"—As social organisms we are part of one another's environment. A startling example of this is seen in the function of relatively recently discovered MIRROR NEURONS.
"Social referencing"—trusted "caregivers" resolve and focus ambiguous feelings. But this can be extended to a trust in the views of "more knowledgable others" (MKO's) throughout life: spiritual advisors, critics… (see Vygotsky on the idea of MKO)
Maturation. The artist's work—or the expression of any expert—can be appreciated in terms of changes, partly purely developmental—throughout maturation the brain changes, sense organs change and their access to stimuli change. Organisms can control some, but not all, of the processes in play. For example, we can control—intentionally or not—input, the stimuli surrounding us, as well as its integration. Think of an athlete (—a golfer, a gymnast, a weight lifter—) or a performer(—an actor, a comedian, someone being interviewed for a job—) and the value of preparation, selective attention, state of mind can be more fully appreciated. The internalizing and automatizing of these cognitive functions enables you to cultivate other functions that participate in future expressions.
CHANGE is the essence of LIFE
In the light of
change as "A maelstrom of perpetual disintegration and renewal"
what do you think of the problem of about The Ship of Theseus ?
(a traditional problem (discussed since 500 BC) in the metaphysics of identity: if an an object that has had all of its components replaced over time is it the same object?
(even the youngest Star Trek fans consider the implications of the transporter)
see complete note: development-disintegration-renewal-and-the-ship-of-Theseus/
EXAMPLE males and females internalizing perceptions and expectations:
The complexities of human DEVELOPMENT in cultural context is possibly most dramatically manifest in the differences between the sexes. As individuals passively or actively imitate those around them or are in certain circumstances guided by social referencing (see A&O notes on DEVELOPMENT).
Simone De Beauvoir's views (as explicated in Elaine Blair 2019[i]) argued "…that the human consciousness housed in a female body in twentieth-century France is, in certain consistent ways, checked from early childhood in its attempts to project and to act, and is instead pressed to identify with perspectives other than its own—to perceive itself from the outside.
Beauvoir's notion is akin to W.E.B. Du Bois's racial double consciousness, the "sense of always looking at one's self through the eyes of others" that he had described forty-five years earlier in The Souls of Black Folk. Beauvoir's was the first attempt to show how consciousness of one's lower status, of one's deviance from the norm, can affect women. Though earlier thinkers like Mary Wollstonecraft, John Stuart Mill, and Elizabeth Cady Stanton had made the case for women's rights, Beauvoir went beyond advocacy: her deep study of the philosophy, psychology, and history of female alterity opened up entirely new channels of thought. With The Second Sex, the modern feminist polemic was born." (p.40) …
The second volume of The Second Sex, Lived Experience, follows woman through all the phases of life, from childhood through old age. The intimacy Beauvoir achieves on the page is sometimes startling. "During the first three or four years of life," she writes in a chapter called "Childhood," "there is no difference between girls' and boys' attitudes…boys are just as desirous as their sisters to please, to be smiled at, to be admired." But soon, boys are pushed toward emotional independence, a process that may look—and feel—harsh:
Little by little boys are the ones who are denied kisses and caresses, the little girl continues to be doted upon, she is allowed to hide beneath her mother's skirts, her father takes her on his knees and pats her hair.
But "if the boy at first seems less favored than his sisters, it is because there are greater designs for him."
The girl, meanwhile, is headed for a fall: When her acquaintances, studies, amusements, and reading material tear her away from the maternal circle, she realizes that it is not women but men who are the masters of the world…. This is, of course, a portrait of the educated, professional man's daughter."
[i] Elaine Blair (2019) "A Woman's Work." Review essay of Becoming Beauvoir: A Life by Kate Kirkpatrick and Diary of a Philosophy Student, Volume 2, 1928–29, by Simone de Beauvoir, edited by Barbara Klaw et al., translated from the French by Barbara Klaw (https://www.nybooks.com/articles/2019/11/07/simone-de-beauvoir-womans-work/ )
DEVELOPMENT of ART … of PLAY?
HOW IS DEVELOPMENT CONTROLLED? "The fact is, the public make use of the classics of a country as a means of checking the progress of Art. They degrade the classics into authorities. They use them as bludgeons for preventing the free expression of Beauty in new forms. " (Oscar Wilde "The Soul of Man Under Socialism," Fortnightly Review London, Feb. 1891)
Development is always a balance of biological development and experience. and can be expected to affect communications. In endocrinology, cells sensitive to stimuli that evoke hormone-secretion can be said to be "prepared" for this function by prior exposure to the activating stimuli (an "organizing" effect). The responsiveness will then be there –it has been organized– all that is needed for the hormone-secereting cells to play their role is the stimulus, which may not be presented to them for many years.
The effectiveness of any particular bit of information received is highly contingent on (one's mind) being in the right place at the right time
"In most lives insight has been accidental. We wait for it as primitive man awaited lightning for a fire." (Marilyn Ferguson, The Aquarian Conspiracy , quoted by Rico, 1983:35)
Recall the adage, "when the student is ready the teacher will appear." Well, often the teacher is often always there. Countless observers of the creative process, of genius, have noted that a particular gift is often recognizing the significance of something never noticed or appreciated before.
As with all living tissues, neuronal tissue and the organs constituted therefrom CHANGES THROUGHOUT DEVELOPMENT… at any moment its ADAPTIVE STATE represents the outcome of thousands of generations of natural selection and the entirety of an individual's experience.
It is interesting to compare this with another great metaphor: Consciousness, then, does not appear to itself chopped up in bits … A 'river' or a 'stream' are the metaphors by which it is most naturally described. In talking of it hereafter, let us call it the stream of thought, of consciousness, or of subjective life…As the brain-changes are continuous, so do all these consciousnesses melt into each other like dissolving views. Properly they are but one protracted consciousness, one unbroken stream. (William James, 1890)
OTHER RELEVANT CONCEPTS:
HOMEOSTASIS. When we view the outcome all the processes in play, the perpetual reconfiguring of a multiplicity of influences on expression—not just the brain and body, but each part of the brain and the body—the uniqueness of anyone's expression seems inevitable. It is dynamic in that every part is in motion and articulates through more-or-less direct pathways with every other part. The physiologist's term for the dynamic balance of multiple systems is homeostasis, and this term is appropriate for any delicately balanced system. It is often used in reference to the ecosystem.
BABIES and BRAINS
"Highly active in the brains of infants are the occipital cortex, in the rear of the brain, which guides attention to the visual world, and the parietal cortex, which helps one adjust to new events. It's not surprising to learn that magnetic imaging shows both these cortices light up in adults while they are engrossed in watching a movie (at the same time, the prefrontal lobe goes dormant). The suspension of disbelief and the swift orientation to a passively received bombardment of unexpected visual stimuli may approximate aspects of the infant's state of being.
Gopnik speculates that early childhood prepares us for both the appreciation and creation of art: imaginary play among children hones the ability to entertain counterfactuals—the alternative worlds out of which art, and invention of any sort, are primarily made. It requires discipline to stay in the imaginary role one has assumed, to project psychologically what it means to be a mother, a firefighter, a soldier, a prisoner. If it doesn't feel real, the game falls apart. Imaginary play is a rehearsal for understanding the minds and intentions of others, a basic survival skill.
These are far-reaching claims, but Gopnik makes a good, and sometimes impassioned, case for them. Almost all of the 100 billion neurons in a human being's nervous system are in place at birth, and in early childhood the synapses—the points of contact between neurons that fire memory and sensation—are vastly overproduced. To a large extent, maturity is a neural pruning process, an uncluttering of consciousness so that what is most useful for getting through a day—driving to work, for instance, or negotiating the supermarket—is readily, and unconsciously, available. Our lives are far more organized around repetition than novelty. Less useful neurons weaken and die, a form of forgetting.
Gopnik reminds us that, to accommodate their rapidly shifting attention, babies' brains generate enormous amounts of cholinergic neurotransmitters, which are released to different parts of the brain as they process specific information. For anesthetics to be effective they must act on these transmitters, which may explain the relatively high concentration of anesthesia babies require to be knocked out before surgery. Gopnik offers the captivating idea that children are more conscious than adults but also less unconscious, because they have fewer automatic behaviors."
FROM: 'What Babies Know and We Don't" by Michael Greenberg (2010) essay review of "The Philosophical Baby: What Children's Minds Tell Us About Truth, Love, and the Meaning of Life" by Alison Gopnik in NYRB Volume 57, Number 4 · March 11, 2010 http://www.nybooks.com/articles/archives/2010/mar/11/what-babies-know-and-we-dont/ http://www.nybooks.com/authors/14834
IF EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED TO EVERYTHING ELSE, EVERYTHING CHANGES in RELATION to EVERYTHING ELSE … our great task is to capitalize on strengths and weakness, directness and circuities of our connections.
Neuronote: it is the contiguity and overlap of neurons and their fields that are responsible for memory
The easiest conceptually (albeit most challenging in detail) is "DIALECTICAL CHANGE: Parts and wholes evolve in consequence of their relationship, and the relationship itself evolves. These are the properties of things that we call dialectical: that one thing cannot exist without the other, that one acquires its properties from its relation to the other, that the properties of both evolve as a consequence of their interpenetration" (Levins and Lewontin 1985:3)
http://www.nybooks.com/authors/14834
BACK TO ART
Role models are important, social referees are important, but moderation in all things (so to say) is important, not least our veneration of the classics.
"The fact is, the public make use of the classics of a country as a means of checking the progress of Art. They degrade the classics into authorities. They use them as bludgeons for preventing the free expression of Beauty in new forms." (Oscar Wilde "The Soul of Man Under Socialism," Fortnightly Review London, Feb. 1891)
CHANGES IN AN INDIVIDUAL ARTIST
"Not long ago, [Michal Hofmann] translated "Aging as a Problem for Artists" by the German expressionist poet and essayist Gottfried Benn, written a couple of years before he died, in 1956, at age seventy. There is not much literature on the subject, Benn says, apologizing for his magpie methods, before, with impressive assiduity and imagination, he stuffs paragraphs with examples of artistic longevity and finds individual instances in which age and artistry stand in interesting relation to one another. He talks about the idea of late style, or late work: in Immanuel Kant, in Lorenzo Lotto, in Edward Burne-Jones, in Hokusai, in Hugo von Hofmanns-thal and Beethoven and Leonardo. "In Hokusai (1760–1849)," he writes,
I found the following: "From the age of six, I was mad keen on drawing. By the time I was fifty, I had published a great many drawings, but everything I did before my seventy-third year is worthless. Approaching the age of seventy-three, I began to understand something of the true nature of animals, plants, fishes, and insects. By the time I am eighty, I shall have progressed further, with ninety I shall be able to see through to the secret nature of things, and when I am a hundred and ten, everything of mine, be it no more than a line or a dot, will be full of life." [Read the essay, The Lion in Winter by Michael Hofmann (NYRB JUNE 8, 2017)]
THE BLESSINGS OF HABIT, THE CURSE OF HABIT
Habit and the automatization of responses to stimuli LIBERATES us from the need to consider all stimuli equally:
"Habit," William James tells us "is thus the enormous fly‑wheel of society, its most precious conservative agent…. it dooms us all to fight out the battle of life upon the lines of our nurture or our early choice…" (Wm. James, Principles of Psychology I:121, 1892)
It is an error, Alfred North Whitehead tell us, to cultivate the habit of thinking of what we are doing, "The precise opposite is the case. Civilization advances by extending the number of important operations which we can perform without thinking about them." ( (1911 Introduction to Mathematics ch.5.)
SO PERHAPS we have some insight here about
Why we so often cannot see what is right before us?
Wittgenstein: "The aspects of things that are most important for us are hidden because of their simplicity and familiarity. (One is unable to notice something – because it is always before one's eyes.) The real foundations of his enquiry do not strike a man at all. Unless that fact has at some time struck him. – And this means: we fail to be struck by what, once seen, is most striking and most powerful." (Wittgenstein, Philosophical Investigations, 1953, No. 129)
Coleridge: Samuel T. Coleridge wrote in the following passage: "Mr. Wordsworth … as his object, [was] to give the charm of novelty to things of every day, and to excite a feeling analogous to the supernatural, by awakening the mind's attention from the lethargy of custom, and directing it to the loveliness and the wonders of the world before us; an inexhaustible treasure, but for which, in consequence of the film of familiarity and selfish solicitude we have eyes, yet see not, ears that hear not, and hearts that neither feel nor understand." (Chapter XIV of his autobiography, Biographia Literaria)
Thoreau adds to the argument to be more discriminating: "It is only necessary to behold the least fact or phenomenon, however familiar, from a point a hair's breadth aside from our habitual path or routine, to be overcome, enchanted by its beauty and significance … To perceive freshly, with fresh senses is to be inspired."
ART involves COMMUNICATION — a phenomenon of interest when information transmitted or received changes the person transmitting or receiving in some way — affecting their development and ultimately their biological fitness.
kitsch is to wisdom as toys are to tools: Meryl Streep once recalled a neighbor girl who was always mean to her – when she was "banned from the club," she stood in hallway of the little girl's home and looked "at a framed needlepoint sampler that read, 'You must not judge another man until you have walked a mile in his moccasins.' Streep said, "This little piece of craft store kitsch was like an epiphany for me." (Streep's lecture at Princeton in Nov 2006) In my parent's house one of the first things I read without help were the words engraved on a wooden door-knocker: "knock gently friend what ere betide, the kettle's on so come inside." I was proud of mastering a couple of new words , repeated them proudly albeit too often, but somehow their spirit became part of me. The few times I didn't welcome a stranger I soon felt ambivalent and then ashamed and remembered the phrase.
EVERY CHANGE PREPARES YOU FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT CHANGE
Dans les champs de l'observation le hasard ne favorise que les esprits préparés.
(In the fields of observation chance favors only the prepared mind).
Louis Pasteur, Lecture, University of Lille, December 7, 1854)
So, as it is said "the child's toy may be the man's tool." In other words, there may be different ages, each with their for different levels of understanding (characterized by the sense of where new knowledge can and cannot be usefully employed or applied). And something learned in childhood might not be understood for many years.
"The imagination is a deep-sea diver that rakes the bottom of the poet's mind and dredges up sleeping images. . . If we go deep enough, we may discover the secret place where our key images have been stored since childhood." –Stanley Kunitz
RELATIVE NOVELTY IS IMPORTANT
Omne ignotum pro magnifico est
"anything we haven't seen before is marvelous"
(Tacitus, De Vita et Moribus Iulii Agricolae, 30)
"The most interesting thing about babies is that they are so enormously interested; the most wonderful thing about them is their infinite capacity for wonder."
See "The Scientist in the Crib"
Einstein and Picasso both lamented the loss of the child's view of the world — the view before experience ossified categories, the view before the mind, swimming in sensations, perceptions, symbols learned to exclude or ignore those that were not obviously relevant to whatever human need seemed most salient at that moment. Others were more or less bludgeoned into insensibility by our social referees, caregivers and critics, that have other priorities — such as enforced corroboration of their own beliefs by as many other people as possible.
EXPRESSION, the externalization of an inner phenomenon (thought, idea, belief, feeling), the rendering corporeal of a psychic urge is a critical means by which we construct ourselves– we are artists, we selectively represent percepts of potential importance, for our own edification before we seek to communicate with others and secure their feedback (our caregivers are our first social referees) .
We write in order to understand: Our expressions are beliefs expressed as theories— coherent beliefs about relationships– and we test them relentlessly.
Some interesting related ideas:
"For I do not seek to understand in order to believe, but I believe in order to understand. For I believe this: unless I believe, I will not understand. (Anselm of Canterbury (1033––1109), British philosopher, theologian. Proslogion, ch. 1 (c. 1077-1078).
Robert Frost's comment: is related: "I am a writer of books in retrospect. I talk in order to understand; I teach in order to learn." (Quoted in Daniel Smythe ed Robert Frost Speaks Twayne 64).
Kierkegaard also: "It is perfectly true, as philosophers say, that life must be understood backwards. But they forget the other proposition, that it must be lived forwards." (entry in his Journal for 1843 – cited by Richard Wollheim (1984 The Thread of Life. Harvard University Press)
"necessary intermediate temporary structure that facilitates the development of a more permanent structure, , to be dismantled or abandoned once the permanent structure is complete"
( approaching truth by successive approximations. In each new approximation, recursive, successive models can exclude as well as focus ideas)
In social constructivism (sensu Vygotsky), the "more knowledgable other" (MKO) and the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) are key (ref)
*COVER of SCIENCE; 19 April 2002: "A mouse embryo 10.5 days after conception stained to show the expression pattern of two proteins, HNF3b (blue) and neurofilament (green). A microscopy technique based on optical projection tomography generates a three-dimensional image (foreground) from fluorescent images of the embryo at multiple stages during rotation (background).http://www.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/abstract/296/5567/541[Image: J. Sharpe and U. Ahlgren]
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Q: Write NSDictionary Array to SQLite3 Database how can I write data from my NSDictionary * dictTemp to my SQLite3 database / update?
What is the best solution.
It's about updating a field (rating )
NSDictionary Demo Output :
2017-08-05 13:23:54.048340 TestApp [1904:979083] Club ID : 101  Value 3
2017-08-05 13:23:54.048498 TestApp [1904:979083] Club ID : 102  Value 1
2017-08-05 13:23:54.048579 TestApp [1904:979083] Club ID : 103  Value 5

SQLite3 Database :

Thanks for help
my code:
insert JSON to NSDictionary:
NSURL *baseURL = [NSURL URLWithString:getLiveRating];
    NSString *path = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"LiveRatingDemo.json"];

    AFHTTPSessionManager *manager = [[AFHTTPSessionManager alloc] initWithBaseURL:baseURL];
    [manager GET:path parameters:nil progress:nil success:^(NSURLSessionDataTask *task, id JSON)
     {
         NSDictionary *dictTemp = (NSDictionary *) JSON;
         NSArray *arrRating = [dictTemp objectForKey:@"ratingArray"];

         for (int i=0; i<arrRating.count; i++) {
             GetRating *rat = [[GetRating alloc] init];
             [rat parseResponse:[arrRating objectAtIndex:i]];
             [mratingLive addObject:rat];

         }
         NSLog(@"Success: %@", JSON);

save to database:
-(void)updateDatabase
{

    sqlite3_stmt    *statement;

    NSString* db_ort = [DOCS_FOLDER stringByAppendingPathComponent:DB_NAME];

    const char *dbpath = [db_ort UTF8String];

    if (sqlite3_open(dbpath, &contactDB) == SQLITE_OK)
    {
        NSString *insertSQL = [NSString stringWithFormat: @"INSERT INTO restaurants (rating) VALUES (\"%@\")", ratingValue];

        const char *insert_stmt = [insertSQL UTF8String];

        sqlite3_prepare_v2(contactDB, insert_stmt, -1, &statement, NULL);
        if (sqlite3_step(statement) == SQLITE_DONE)
        {
            ratingValue = @"Rating Insert OK!";

        } else {
            ratingValue = @"Rating error ";
        }
        sqlite3_finalize(statement);
        sqlite3_close(contactDB);
    }

What did I wrong this?
-(void)updateDatabase
{
    NSLog(@"Datenbank wird Aktualisiert (get Rating JSON Data)");

    sqlite3_stmt    *statement;

    NSString* db_ort = [DOCS_FOLDER stringByAppendingPathComponent:DB_NAME];

    const char *dbpath = [db_ort UTF8String];

    if (sqlite3_open(dbpath, &contactDB) == SQLITE_OK)
    {
       // NSString *insertSQL = [NSString stringWithFormat: @"INSERT INTO restaurants (rating) VALUES (\"%@\")", ratingValue];

        for (int i=0; i<mratingLive.count; i++) {
            GetRating *rat = [mratingLive objectAtIndex:i];

        NSString *insertSQL = [NSString stringWithFormat:@"update restaurants Set rating = '%@' WHERE restaurantid = '%@'", rat.ratingValue, rat.ratingClubID];

        const char *insert_stmt = [insertSQL UTF8String];

        sqlite3_prepare_v2(contactDB, insert_stmt, -1, &statement, NULL);
        if (sqlite3_step(statement) == SQLITE_DONE)
        {
            rat.ratingValue = @"Rating Insert OK!";

        } else {
            rat.ratingValue = @"Rating error ";
        }
        sqlite3_finalize(statement);
        sqlite3_close(contactDB);

        }
    }
}

How can I relate the right strings , NSString... in my code

A: If you want to update a field in SQLite db, follow the below queirs
sqlite3 *database;
NSArray *paths = NSSearchPathForDirectoriesInDomains(NSDocumentDirectory, NSUserDomainMask, YES);
NSString *documentsPath = [paths objectAtIndex:0];
NSString *filePath = [documentsPath stringByAppendingPathComponent:@"DB_NAME.sqlite"];
sqlite3_stmt *updateStmt = nil;
if(sqlite3_open([filePath UTF8String], &database) == SQLITE_OK)
{
    const char *sql = [[NSString stringWithFormat:@"update restaurants Set rating = ? WHERE restaurantid = '%@'", rat.ratingClubID] UTF8String];

    if(sqlite3_prepare_v2(database, sql, -1, &updateStmt, NULL) != SQLITE_OK){
        NSLog(@"Error while creating update statement. %s", sqlite3_errmsg(database));
     }

    if (sqlite3_bind_text(updateStmt, 1, [rat.ratingValue  UTF8String], -1, SQLITE_TRANSIENT) != SQLITE_OK){
        NSLog(@"Error while binding value. %s", sqlite3_errmsg(database));
     }

    if (sqlite3_step(updateStmt) != SQLITE_DONE){
        NSLog(@"Error  %s", sqlite3_errmsg(database));
    }

    sqlite3_finalize(updateStmt);
    sqlite3_close(database);
}else{
    NSLog(@"Error while opening database");
}

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One of the standout quotes in the classic the Animal Farm by George Orwell is "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." This saying aptly captures how man views certain animals. It is no secret that Tigers are more loved than Hyenas or horses are more loved than Mules. Why the disparity you might ask? The Media and conservationists have played a critical role in conditioning us to love some animals more than others. That is why the killing of an Elephant is bound to raise a storm compared to the killing of warthog. We tend to see these animals as Charismatic, and deserve protection. Such animals that are often big and loved are known as Charismatic Megafauna.
These are the flagship species that conservationist use in raising money and creating awareness as the public will readily identify, and empathize with them. The term was first used in an article titled "Saving 'Charismatic' Animals," published in the 22 April 1985 issue of Newsweek magazine. The following are some of the most popular Charismatic Megafauna.


Hi everyone! If you're wondering how to make an awesome DIY T-Shirt using your Cricut Maker and EasyPress, this post will definitely help you out! It's so much fun to do and this is perfect especially if you need a personalized T-shirt for yourself or to give as a gift for your families and friends. So if you've ever been curious How To Use Iron-On With Your Cricut Maker And EasyPress, this is the post for you!
Today, we're using an SVG file from our Makers Gonna Learn Summer Collection.
Upload your image to your Canvas and resize it according to your liking.
Make sure you "Mirror" your image since we're going to use Iron On.
Select "Iron On" as your material and use the fine point blade in your machine.
Once you load the mat to your Cricut, this is also the best time to pre-heat your EasyPess according to your Iron On instructions; you can pre-heat it between 305-320 for about 30 seconds.
Don't forget to select the "Fast Mode On" before you click on the flashing Cricut button.
Now that we cut the Iron On all we need to do is weed it.
What I love about Iron On is that it has a built-in transfer tape.
We're going to use the EasyPress Mat, it's perfect to use every time I do an EasyPress project.
Place the shirt on top of your EasyPress mat and pre-heat the shirt for 5 seconds.
Once ready, position your image.
If you're happy with the position, we're gonna take the EasyPress and apply even pressure for 30 seconds.
Let it cool for a minute before you remove the transfer tape.
Now you have your very own personalized shirt! One last note, be sure you wash your shirt first before using the Iron On, if you don't it could shrink potentially and your Iron On is going to shrink with it and that wouldn't look great. That's my best tip on how to create an awesome shirt using the Cricut Maker and the EasyPress. Hope you guys enjoyed this tutorial and you've learned something new today.


Next year, would could see Samsung's latest flagship offered in a variety of colors.
Ice Universe, the insider whose track record on Samsung-related matters doesn't disappoint, says there are five colors up for consideration. The Galaxy S10 might be sold in black, white, silver, green, and pink. None of them are entirely new and have been used in the past, but lately we've seen Samsung stick with more generic colors. It'd be refreshing to see green and pink join the mix in 2019.
Samsung's two most recent flagships have a somewhat boring color swatch to choose from. The Galaxy S9 arrived in Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Titanium Gray, and Lilac Purple. It was then coated in Burgundy Red and Sunrise Gold for select markets. As for the Galaxy Note 9, it's Ocean Blue, Lavender Purple, Midnight Black, and Metallic Copper.
Maybe the colors themselves aren't disappointing, but rather the shades used don't seem very attractive. Both green and pink have been used on Galaxy devices. In 2016, the Galaxy S6 in Emerald Green earned style points. Yet Samsung reduced the variety of its color swatch last year and this year.
The Galaxy S10 could use some extra glamour given Samsung's struggle to excite consumers recently.
When will you see the Galaxy S10 go official? As long as there aren't any delays in development, it should be introduced no later than March. More likely, though, is an unveiling at MWC 2019 in February.