Monica Rowand is one of the brightest, young stars in the Green-Sports world as she helps to lead the University of Louisiana's (Lafayette) athletic department's burgeoning sustainability efforts.
Despite Monica's youth, her story is rich and deep, so much so that we're dividing the interview into two parts. In yesterday's Part I delved into her lifelong love affair with sports, her discovery of Green-Sports at UCLA and her work with Dave Newport and University of Colorado-Boulder's powerhouse Green-Sports program.
In today's Part II, we move with Monica to 1,200 miles to the southeast to Lafayette, LA to find out what she and the University of Louisiana's sustainability department are doing to green the Ragin' Cajuns athletics department.
GSB: So what did you do after you got your MBA?
Monica: After graduating CU-Boulder in May 2017, I really wanted to stay in sustainable sports and would go anywhere to do it. My dad sort of became my agent and sent me the job listing at University of Louisiana in Lafayette for a sustainability coordinator — who turned out to be ME!
GSB: I'm not surprised! I know you haven't been in Lafayette long but I wonder what differences you've noticed between your new home, about 135 miles west of New Orleans, and Boulder — aside, of course, from the humidity. My guess is it's a more complex comparison than the stereotypical Red State Lafayette and crunchy-granola-y Blue State Boulder.
Monica: Well, it is very early days for me here. But to compare the two, my observation is that the pride of place here is more powerful than it is in Boulder — and it's strong there. But you can feel the pride people have for Lafayette. And that extends to athletics — the connection the community has to UL athletics is greater than it is in Boulder and CU is in the Pac-12, a Power 5 conference, and UL is in the less prominent Sun Belt Conference.
GSB: What a great atmosphere to be a part of. Was the sustainability department already involved in Green-Sports before you got to Lafayette?
Monica: Not in the way I was accustomed to from CU. During the interview process, I was blunt about wanting to build an award-winning Green-Sports platform and that we would use it to build the profile and impact of sustainability for the entire campus. Sustainability director Gretchen Vanicor, who would become my boss, agreed.
GSB: Was it a hard sell?
Monica: I thought I'd have a harder time, to be honest with you. But, like I said, Gretchen was on board during my interview process and then, once I started, the athletics department bought in almost immediately. Interestingly, Learfield won the right to market UL Athletics a few months before I started. Soon after I started, I told our Learfield rep about what we did with Ralphie's Green Stampede, the sustainability initiative at CU-Boulder Athletics and said I'd like to build something like that with the Ragin' Cajuns.
Monica: You're right, Lew. It's definitely a slower build here in Lafayette. Our goal is to be Zero-Waste in football and then all sports and on campus.
GSB: What's the time frame?
Monica: Not clear yet. But we only started recycling at Cajun Field and in the parking lots in 2014. Of course there's no way we're going to get to Zero-Waste unless we can compost. I asked Gretchen about it and she said "let's go for it". Which was incredible on her part. I started at UL in June and we kicked off our composting efforts just last month at our home football games.
Monica: I know!! And composting at UL is not easy, as it turns out.
Monica: The main problem was there is nowhere in the entire state of Louisiana to send commercial-scale organic waste to be composted. But we found a solution — composting on our own, at the Cade Experimental Farm. Which was phenomenal. But then there were permitting issues to get it hauled to the farm.
GSB: Really? What are those?
Monica: Well, without getting too much in the weeds here, the compost operations in Louisiana are traditionally only for things like agricultural byproducts and yard waste. We worked with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry to create a plan that allows for a maximum 15 percent of our compost pile to be made up of food and compostable service ware from football games. We need to prove to them that our "cocktail" of compostable plastic straws, plates, paper and such, is pure enough to not hinder the decomposition process. It's now a Living Lab project for the University and we hope it will lead to greater post-consumer compost efforts in the state. We've already been contacted by festivals, food prep companies, and restaurants who have been looking for somewhere to send their compost!
GSB: No composting in the state so you decide to do it in house – BRILLIANT! For how long have the Ragin' Cajuns been using compostable cutlery and flatware?
Monica: We just started that this season — again Gretchen, and thankfully our food service provider Sodexo, bought in immediately. We also have Zero Waste Goalies help fans during the game and then go sort through our compost bags to remove any contamination.
GSB: Who are the Zero Waste Goalies?
Monica: A mix of student volunteers, some Americorps volunteers and staff. Also we donate unused food through Second Harvest to local groups who can use it. And, since they can't be recycled in our single stream system, we collect plastic bags and film separately and take them to a local grocery store.
GSB: Do you have results for diversion rates for the early season games?
Monica: Not yet, but based on the cubic feet of our bins I estimate we diverted about 50 percent of waste from inside the stadium. That will change because we measure diversion by weight and not size – but I'll keep you posted. Our goal for the season is to achieve an average 65 percent total diversion.
GSB: Are you going to do the same thing with basketball?
Monica: Basketball is different. The team plays in the Cajundome which is not owned by the university. So we don't have control of the venue and thus what we can do there is limited, at least for the time being. We will be looking at it, though. Baseball is next.
GSB: You must be thrilled with that!
Monica: I am indeed. It's very big here. We're not sure about the compost piece yet with baseball but definitely will increase recycling. Soccer is also something we will look at, as well as other Olympic sports. One great thing is that our office sits under the office of the university president, so sustainability has a seat at the table for athletics and beyond.
GSB: Going beyond waste, what is UL Athletics looking to do, if anything, regarding on-site renewables, energy efficiency, and more?
Monica: Great question. Once we get to where we want to be on waste diversion, we are going to take on transportation next. My goal is to build a mini-Boulder on clean transportation. We want to improve our bus system by creating a loop that will dramatically cut down car miles driven on campus. Bike share is already here; car ride sharing is on the drawing board. On energy, UL is at the leading edge of research on renewables. Ten percent of the campus' electricity already comes from solar; we have a 1.1 megawatt (mW) solar farm tied directly into our grid about one mile from the stadium.
GSB: That's great to hear. With all the work going on in Athletics and campus wide on waste, transportation and energy, how is the sustainability department connecting that to climate change?
Monica: We haven't yet. Pride of place, a healthy environment, conservation and quality of life? Absolutely. We're staying away from climate change right now.
GSB: Why do you think that is, what do you think will change it and when might that happen? Not to put any pressure on you, of course.
Monica: Climate change is a more difficult topic to grasp and sometimes hard to draw the connection in a few words or sentences. Behavior change 101 is to know your audience. We have to make tangible connections we know our audience has.
It relates back to what I said about the strong Ragin' Cajun fan identity. South Louisianans, like no other place I've lived – and I've lived in some gorgeous states – have a uniquely strong connection with their geography and environment. Take fishing for example. Whether it is for economic or recreation purposes, people here are in touch with the ecosystems that provide that opportunity. Things that harm that, say water pollution or salt water intrusion, are issues of concern.
In the case of zero waste and compost, yes, it is a means for reducing atmospheric methane emissions from landfills, the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that lead to climate change, but closer to home for people in South Louisiana, is the concept of "Cajuns Don't Waste". Some of the biggest local culinary traditions were created based on that concept – using every part of the pig at a boucherie, mixing smaller quantities of ingredients together for dishes like gumbo and jambalaya. Food in particular is a valuable resource that should not just be mindlessly discarded, but milked for all it's got to offer. In the case of compost, we want to keep the nutrients from our organic waste in play by collecting, composting, and spreading the resulting soil back on our farms and gardens.
GSB: That is terrific, and well said, Monica. The thing is, especially in light of the new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, the threat from climate change is more pressing, more immediate than even previously thought, with potentially catastrophic consequences appearing by 2040. So I get the basic conundrum: Folks in Ragin' Cajun territory may not be ready for climate change messaging but the clock is ticking. Think about it this way: The UL Class of 2040 is being born now. So bringing climate change messaging to this audience ain't gonna be easy. Far from it. But I know you are up for the challenge – that's why UL is lucky to have you. You, Gretchen and company can do this! I look forward to keeping this conversation going.


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December 12, 2006 CET: 21:00
Local time: 20:00 CENTRO INSULAR DE DEPORTES
Gran Canaria Grupo Dunas took a crucial step forwards to reach the elimination rounds in Group A by downing KK Hemofarm 82-73 at home in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain on Tuesday night. Both teams join a three-way tie with Sluc Nancy for the second place in the Group A standings, each with a 4-3 record. Gran Canaria, however, also beat Hemofarm 73-81 in Vrsac, Serbia, so it would have a big advantage in case both teams stay tied at the end of the ULEB Cup regular season. Jackson Vroman paced the winners with 29 points on 13-for-17 shooting. Jimmie Hunter added 16 points and 8 rebounds while Kornel David had 11 points for Gran Canaria. Vladan Vukosavljevic had 16 points for Hemofarm, Miljan Rakic added 14, Nebojsa Joksimovic 13, Predrag Suput 12 and Milenko Topic 11 for the guests. Gran Canaria used a 7-0 run which Vroman capped with a reverse layup to get a 42-39 edge at halftime. Hunter and an outstanding Vroman helped Gran Canaria to boost its margin to 65-47. Hemofarm did not give up and got within 67-61 with 8 minutes to go, but David and the ever-present Vroman allowed the hosts to get a well-deserved win.
Joksimovic opened the game with a three-pointer which Hunter erased with a layup-plus-foul. David scored inside while Hunter buried one from downtown to make Hemofarm call timeout at 8-4. Rajkic buried a jumper but Vroman dunked it for Gran Canaria and Mario Fernandez added a driving layup for a 12-7 lead. Vroman stepped up with a fast break basket but Vukosavljevic scored twice in the paint to get Hemofarm within 17-11. Vroman dunked it but once again Vukosavljevic answered with a close basket. Milos Borisov came off the bench and immediately buried a three-pointer but a fast break layup by Fernandez and an alleyoop dunk by Vroman gave Gran Canaria a 23-19 edge after 10 minutes. Suput nailed a three-pointer early in the second quarter but Joel Freeland hit a long jumper which Moran followed with a corner triple to keep the hosts ahead, 28-22. Joksimovic silenced the crowd with his second bomb from downtown while Rakic ignited a 0-7 run which Suput capped with a jumper to give Hemofarm a 30-32 edge. Marcus Norris hit free throws and Victor Baldo fired in a three-pointer but a huge jumper by Rakic and a layup-plus-foul by Suput kept Hemofarm ahead, 35-37. Joksimovic shined with a fast break layup which Vroman bettered with a three-point play. Hunter scored in transition and Vroman added a reverse layup to make Gran Canaria get a 42-39 halftime edge.
Rakic scored right after the break, but Vroman hit a fallaway jumper and added back-to-back fast break layups to give the hosts a 48-41 lead. Moran capped a 8-0 Gran Canaria run with a fallaway jumper which Suput erased with a layup. Topic stepped up with his first basket but David matched it with a big basket in transition. Vroman shined again with a fast break dunk while Hunter capped a 7-0 run with a mid-range jumper which made Hemofarm call timeout at 58-45. Joksimovic tried to change things with a driving basket which David matched with a reverse layup, igniting a 7-0 run which Hunter capped with a big triple for a 65-47 Gran Canaria margin. Vukosaljevic had 7 points in the final minute to get Hemofarm within 67-54 after three quarters. Rakic hit consecutive triples to cap a 2-14 run which bridged over the last two quarters and made Gran Canaria call timeout at 67-61. Hunter and David came to the rescue with consecutive jumpers and even when Hemofarm called timeout, David hit one from downtown to make it a 13-point game, 74-61, midway through the final period. Topic finally found his rhythm and buried back-to-back triples, but Norris fed Vroman for a dunk and Baldo added a layup to seal the win, 80-67, with under 2 minutes to go. Hemofarm ran out of time and Gran Canaria cruised to a key home win.
Referees: SUDEK, PETR; GKONTAS, SPIROS; CONDERANNE, FABIEN
Gran Canaria 23 19 25 15
Hemofarm 19 20 15 19
4 VROMAN, JACKSON 27:30 29 13/17 3/3 2 4 6 1 1 2 4 3 30
7 SAVANE, SITAPHA DNP - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
9 DAVID, KORNEL 25:15 11 4/11 1/1 3 2 5 2 1 1 2 3 12
10 HUNTER, JIMMIE 27:15 16 4/4 2/6 2/3 8 8 5 2 2 2 1 4 3 24
11 GUERRA, ROBERTO 12:45 1 0/5 1/2 1 1 1 1 3 -3
13 NORRIS, MARCUS 23:00 2 0/4 0/1 2/2 2 3 5 7 4 4 2 4 11
14 PEREZ, SERGIO 7:45 1 1/2 1 1 1 1
19 FREELAND, JOEL 9:30 2 1/3 1 1
20 MORAN, JIM 29:30 9 2/4 1/2 2/4 2 2 2 1 2 3 10
25 BALDO, VICTOR 17:45 5 1/1 1/1 2 2 1 2 2 4
34 FERNANDEZ, MARIO 19:45 6 2/2 2/2 5 5 3 1 1 2 16
Totals 200:00 82 27/46 5/16 13/18 9 27 36 19 11 12 5 2 19 22 107
Head coach: MALDONADO, SALVA
5 ARNAUTOVIC, NEMANJA 1:30
6 MARKOVIC, MILOS 8:15 0/1 1 1 1 -1
7 JOKSIMOVIC, NEBOJSA 30:30 13 2/7 3/4 0/1 2 2 2 2 1 3 2 8
8 SUPUT, PREDRAG 23:45 12 4/5 1/3 1/1 3 3 6 2 1 4 1 5 3 11
9 MARKOVIC, STEFAN 26:15 2 0/1 0/1 2/4 1 2 3 5 2 2 4 3 5
11 RAKIC, MILJAN 38:00 14 4/6 2/4 4 4 2 1 2 1 3 3 14
12 MARJANOVIC, BOBAN 3:45 0/1 1 -2
13 RADINOVIC, VELIMIR 14:00 2 0/2 2/4 2 2 2 3 1 2 3 1
14 TOPIC, MILENKO 19:15 11 1/8 3/5 3 1 1 1 1 1 4
15 BORISOV, MILOS 12:30 3 1/3 4 4 1 3 1 2 1 1
51 VUKOSAVLJEVIC, VLADAN 22:15 16 6/10 4/4 1 3 4 1 1 1 1 3 17
Totals 200:00 73 17/41 10/20 9/14 9 23 32 15 9 19 2 5 22 19 65
Head coach: NIKOLIC, MIROSLAV
Nancy 74
December 12 17:45 CET LIVE FINAL
Brose Baskets 80
Besiktas Istanbul 65
Snaidero Udine 71
Ventspils 100
Strasbourg 76
Anwil Wloclawek 77
Khimki 90
Oostende 75
Montepaschi 85
Hapoel Migdal 91
PAOK 53
Dexia Mons 73

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It's another Freaky Friday here at At Home with Kayla Price. Here is take two on the topic of Mother's Day, written by my friend Emily Glass of the blog Etiquette by Emily. You can read this and other posts by her at etiquettebyemily.com. Enjoy!
Mother's Day has taken on new meaning for me since 2012, which was the year I was blessed with my first child – a beautiful, perfect (but loud) baby girl. Katherine was born full of life, an allergy to bandage adhesive, and I pity the world if it had never known her. The day has only become more special since the birth of my second, Grant.
Motherhood is most definitely not a bed of roses, though, and I have come to appreciate my own mother's sacrifice all the more. Mother's Day 2017 will also bring new challenges, as it will be the first one we celebrate since my sweet, beautiful granny passed away. Traditions are what bind generations together, like that of my granny, my mom, my kids and myself.
Traditions and etiquette are strongly tied together, and I hope you enjoy this list and consider incorporating some of them as your own!
The carnation – Most often handed out at church services, the carnation is to be given to all adult women. This flower is actually not symbolic of your status as a mother, but it is actually reflective of your own mom. Traditionally, a white carnation symbolizes that your mom has passed away, while the pink or red carnation indicates that your mother is still alive.
The cooking – I will say, my own household is fairly atypical when it comes to stereotypical gender roles. We split cooking 50/50 at best. An easy tradition to start if your kids are young is to cook a simple dinner for Mother's Day. Breakfast is a common meal portrayed in movies, but, speaking from experience, mornings can also be an incredibly hectic time in a home with young children, especially if you are religious and trying to attend morning services.
The beautiful thing about traditions is that you can tweak them to make them your own. Every one doesn't have to perfectly fit the mold. This Mother's Day, I encourage you to start or continue traditions that are special to your mom or mother figure. The best traditions start with the heart. Have a wonderful Mother's Day!


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Lexaria Oral Nicotine Study NIC-A21-1 Delivers Outstanding Results
Download as PDF October 05, 2021 9:05am EDT
DehydraTECH-oral nicotine delivery peaked in bloodstream 10x to 20x faster than controls
Peak levels achieved were up to 10x higher than controls
KELOWNA, BC / ACCESSWIRE / October 5, 2021 / Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (NASDAQ:LEXX)(NASDAQ:LEXXW) (the "Company" or "Lexaria"), a global innovator in drug delivery platforms is pleased to announce that its recent oral nicotine absorption study NIC-A21-1 revealed that DehydraTECHTM-nicotine delivered via the oral pouch product format required only 2 to 4 minutes to deliver nicotine levels in blood plasma comparable to levels achieved at 45 minutes with concentration-matched controls.
DehydraTECH-nicotine also reached statistically significant peak blood plasma levels up to 10-fold higher overall than controls (p=0.004) while still clearing from blood virtually as quickly as the controls. Lexaria believes that these findings support the world's fastest-acting nicotine oral mucosal absorption, offering a safer nicotine alternative for the world's 1.1 billion smokers to kick the antiquated habit. The study utilized Lexaria's recently developed, advanced "DehydraTECH 2.0" nicotine formulations and was conducted by a leading, independent testing laboratory in the United States.
Lexaria's DehydraTECH technology does not function with cigarettes or with vape devices, two outdated nicotine delivery methods that cause unnecessary harm. DehydraTECH is instead focused on assisting the world's smokers and vapers to select less harmful nicotine dosing methods via the oral mucosal absorption route, thereby reducing the carnage caused by smoking.
In the study, the generic nicotine benzoate pouch required approximately 45 minutes to reach its peak delivery rate whereas the DehydraTECH nicotine benzoate pouch reached peak delivery rates at both 8 minutes and again at 30 minutes. In fact, just 4 minutes after the pouch was placed in the mouth, the DehydraTECH-nicotine had reached a higher delivery level than the generic achieved at any point during the study.
DehydraTECH vs. Control NICBZ Formulations Nicotine Plasma Levels (ng/mL)
Similarly, the generic nicotine polacrilex pouch also required approximately 45 minutes to reach its very subdued peak delivery rate while the DehydraTECH nicotine polacrilex pouch achieved a comparable level in just 2 minutes. The DehydraTECH nicotine polacrilex pouch delivered over 10 times the nicotine level in blood plasma at peak than the generic version.
DehydraTECH vs. Control NICPX Formulations Nicotine Plasma Levels (ng/mL)
Key pharmacokinetic findings from the study are tabulated below demonstrating statistically significant improvements in peak and total nicotine delivery (i.e., maximum concentration or Cmax* and total area under the curve up to the point of the last measurement or AUClast** respectively):
DehydraTECH Cmax* % Improvement
(ng/mL)
DehydraTECH
AUClast** % Improvement
(hr∙ng/mL)
Nicotine Benzoate
367.3 ± 220.2
(p=0.002)
101.1 ± 39.0
(p=0.0003)
84.7 ± 13.5
Nicotine Polacrilex
(p=0.00004)
23.5 ± 8.7
"We are extremely pleased with the performance of our latest DehydraTECH-2.0 nicotine oral pouch formulations in this study," said Chris Bunka, CEO of Lexaria. "Our technology was ten to twenty times faster in delivering comparable levels of nicotine into bloodstream than the peak of the concentration-matched controls and went on to far exceed their total delivery, which should provide much greater consumer satisfaction. Performance gains of this magnitude could be of great significance in enabling the oral pouch product category to offer improved nicotine satiety and effectiveness, with a goal of one day rendering pulmonary administration practices like smoking and vaping as obsolete."
As a result of the outstanding performance in this nicotine oral mucosal absorption study in animals, Lexaria plans to progress to a larger investigation in human volunteers to compare its DehydraTECH-nicotine pouch performance to that of existing leading brands such as products including Zyn (Swedish Match) and ON! (Altria). Lexaria is currently in the design phase of this proposed human clinical study, which will be independently funded with existing capital. The Company will announce further details as they become available. Lexaria is optimistic that this larger human study will produce positive findings pursuant to those evidenced in its previous 2021 subjective human testing that utilized DehydraTECH-nicotine formulations demonstrating onset of initial nicotine effectiveness in as little as 1.5 to 4 minutes after an oral dose. These results are aligned with the current dog study and compared to an average of 8 to 10 minutes for onset of initial nicotine effectiveness with selected industry products Lexaria previously evaluated.
The global nicotine oral pouch market is among the fastest growing nicotine sectors in the world, with revenues estimated at $2.3 billion in 2020, forecasted to grow to $21.8 billion by 2027. Lexaria believes DehydraTECH is ideally suited for the oral nicotine pouch sector, and that this product format, if empowered with DehydraTECH for rapid and more complete nicotine delivery, could revolutionize the nicotine industry as the first practical, reduced risk category to successfully challenge smoking tobacco. In October 2019, the Food and Drug Administration for the first time ever, authorized reduced risk claims for certain nicotine oral pouches stating that these products "put you at lower risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis," compared to cigarettes.
The global tobacco market represents the total revenue generated by all smokers, vapers, and users of all forms of tobacco and nicotine in commercial use today, and is an $818 billion market. Historically, alternative nicotine products have failed to deliver consumer satisfaction to a sufficient degree to replace smoking, in part because of the slowness with which the nicotine enters the bloodstream. In a nicotine industry traditionally slow to innovate, Lexaria believes that its fast-acting DehydraTECH oral nicotine could enable development of the best non-combusted oral nicotine product format to deliver that satisfaction.
Cigarette smoking is one of the world's biggest preventable health hazards, killing 8 million people per year. Lexaria is focused on oral nicotine products that do not contain tobacco in its leaf form. By comparison, Lexaria regards so-called "heat-not-burn" products and vape devices to be inferior intermediate nicotine formats from the perspective of achieving less harmful outcomes.
About DehydraTECH-Nicotine
DehydraTECH-nicotine is a unique nicotine formulation Lexaria has developed and is optimizing, using tobacco-derived nicotine benzoate or nicotine polacrilex raw materials, based on its patented and proprietary DehydraTECH drug delivery technology. Fast-acting DehydraTECH is designed to improve the way active molecules enter the bloodstream upon oral administration. DehydraTECH has also previously demonstrated enhanced delivery of nicotine into brain tissue, which is of particular importance for improved effectiveness and satisfaction.
The DehydraTECH-nicotine formulations used in the study described herein were based upon Lexaria's latest "DehydraTECH-2.0" advancements and were tested with average potencies of 3.1 mg to 3.3 mg mg of nicotine per pouch for the DehydraTECH nicotine benzoate pouches, and between 3.5 mg to 3.8 mg of nicotine per pouch for the DehydraTECH nicotine polacrilex pouches. The concentration-matched non-DehydraTECH control pouches used in the study were tested with average potencies of 3.1 mg and 3.5 mg of nicotine per pouch respectively.
About Study NIC-A21-1
Study NIC-A21-1 was performed by a leading, independent testing laboratory in 40 anesthetized male beagle dogs weighing roughly 8-14 Kg each. The dogs were divided into four groups of ten, and each had one of the four study test article nicotine pouches placed in their buccal space while laying on their side for a 30-minute duration. The pouches were uniformly squeezed gently every five minutes over this period and care was taken to ensure that saliva did not escape their mouths through the entire two-hour duration of the study observation period. Blood samples were taken at intervals of 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 15, 30, 45, 60 and 120 minutes. All dogs were well treated, tolerated the pouches well and returned to full health following conclusion of the study.
About Lexaria Bioscience Corp.
Lexaria Bioscience Corp.'s patented drug delivery technology, DehydraTECH™, improves the way active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) enter the bloodstream by promoting more effective oral delivery. Since 2016, DehydraTECH has repeatedly demonstrated the ability to increase bio-absorption with cannabinoids and nicotine by up to 5-10x, reduce time of onset from 1 - 2 hours to minutes, and mask unwanted tastes; and is also being evaluated for orally administered anti-viral drugs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and more. DehydraTECH has also evidenced an ability to deliver some drugs more effectively across the blood brain barrier. Lexaria operates a licensed in-house research laboratory and holds a robust intellectual property portfolio with 21 patents granted and over 50 patents pending worldwide. For more information, please visit www.lexariabioscience.com.
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If you ever dreamt of getting close to nature, Emdoneni Lodge with Cheetah Project & Spa is the place to visit!
Close to the National road (1.5 km), Emdoneni Lodge is accessible for any visitor who still wants to experience the luxury of a bush environment and also be close to the main attractions such as Hluhluwe/iMfolozi Game Reserves (23 km) and St Lucia World Heritage Park (from 30 km away).
This intimate multi-award winning lodge is the ideal location from which to explore the wildlife and coastal reserves in Zululand. Nature lovers & enthusiasts will appreciate the abundance of our wildlife and the scenic splendours of this rich and diverse region during game drives offered at Hluhluwe/iMfolozi Game Reserves, guided and non-guided walks done at the lodge, cultural excursions close by and relaxing boat cruises at Lake St Lucia. Our passionate and very knowledgeable guides cannot wait to introduce you to our region!
Emdoneni Lodge offers guests elegantly decorated, intimate and comfortable accommodation in Hluhluwe in chalets and/or rondavels, on a bed & breakfast or dinner, bed & breakfast basis. There are mainly showers in the rooms, with the exception of two rooms which do include baths. WiFi is available, free of charge, to all our guests.
The accommodation is enhanced by facilities which encourage our guests to unwind, relax and enjoy the tranquil lodge surroundings, including a boma, swimming pool and sky deck.
Walk with the wildlife including Zebra, Impala, Nyala and Red and Grey Duiker. The bird life in Zululand is also abundant.
The surrounding area is renowned as a mecca for bird lovers. Some of the specials one might go in search of are: Narina trogon, Blue Crested Lourie, Mangrove King Fisher, African Broadbill, Pink Throated Twin Spot, Blue Billed Fire Finch.
Come and be mesmerised by the beauty of the Caracal, enchanted by the playful Serval, astonished by the speed & agility of the Cheetah and delighted by the African Wildcat… We offer educational tours daily, Monday to Sunday with a feeding during the afternoon tour only. ALL tours to the Cheetah Project will be FREE of charge during the duration of your stay when you book, on DBB directly from our website and not through an online travel agent.
It is impossible to run out of things to do in this little slice of wilderness heaven. Some of the activities at Emdoneni Lodge are visiting the cat centre, taking nature walks amongst the animals, join a game drive to the Game Reserve or book an activity for the kiddies whilst pampering yourself at our Spa!
If you feel like a day out to explore the surrounding areas, there is plenty more to do. Visit the Hluhluwe Game Reserve (around the corner from us) or Mkuze Game Reserve and take a game drive in search of the elusive and famous Big Five. If its Zulu culture and education you're after, then visit the Zulu Cultural Village.
Those of you in search of water-based activities have the option of visiting any of the following: Lake St Lucia, Cape Vidal Snorkeling Safaris, Sodwana Bay, St Lucia Wetlands, Jozini Dam and Kosi Bay.
Spacious and elegant chalets with an authentic atmosphere to maximise comfort. Each chalet has an en-suite bathroom (shower only) and a lovely view on the garden. Two chalets adjacent to each other with a split patio.
We offer twin beds or king size beds with an en-suite bathroom. Tea and coffee making facilities are also available in all rooms.
This unique African-style, round, thatched roof is called a rondavel. The unit consists of two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom (with shower only). Each unit has an adjoining door between the two bedrooms, making it ideal for families. The rondavels have a view over the garden and it is in close proximity of the swimming pool and restaurant. The units are elegantly decorated with an authentic atmosphere. Extras: Air conditioners, ceiling fans, bar fridge, as well as coffee and tea making facilities.
The Honeymoon Suite, Windfall Cottage, is privately situated under Marula trees and offers great comfort and privacy. It consists of a lounge with DSTV, romantic bedroom, en-suite bathroom with a free standing bath, leading to an outside shower in a privately fenced Boma area. Sit and relax on your private patio, having your morning coffee or tea. In the afternoon, enjoy a glass of wine and watch Zebra, Nyala and Impala roam around the cottage. Ideal for honeymooners or for those looking for a romantic weekend away.


This loveliness pictured here is Essie No More Film. It's a sort of dusty blue-leaning plum color? It's hard to describe. But it's such a unique shade, I really enjoy it a lot. In real life, the color's a smidge less blue and more purple than in my photos.
And then the flakies attacked.
Cosmic Flakies was relatively easy to apply. I only needed one coat, with some dabbing and a little painting. I didn't have very much trouble with flakes hanging off the end of the nail or anything like that, if I recall correctly.
Lots of photos here! I wanted to make sure I got all of Cosmic Flakies' color shifts. I think I got them all!
I'm not sure if it was necessary, but I did put a coat of Gelous on here before I added topcoat, just to make sure everything was smooth. Mylar flakes (at least I think these are mylar) tend to lift up a little and make topcoat uneven.
Boy am I using a lot of parentheses. Hm.
It's that time of year where the sun is out for maybe fifteen minutes a day, it's always snowing, and you start to wonder if it will ever be warm again.
I picked up a couple of Hard Candy polishes a few months ago, so I thought it was high time I actually wore them. This is Hard Candy Touch of Teal, a sparkly teal with pink to yellow duochrome shimmer.
It was a smidge sheer. This was two coats, but I probably could have used a third.
And this is Hard Candy Bitty Blue. It's essentially the same thing.
Again, you can't see the color shift at all when you're wearing this, but… I have to say, I really loved it anyway! This color's very attention-grabbing. I was just going to swatch it and take it off, but I decided at the last second to wear it as a mani, and I enjoyed it way more than I thought I would!


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			CHECK(dc);
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			unsigned char* ptr = nullptr;
			HBITMAP bitmap = CreateDIBSection(dc, &info, DIB_RGB_COLORS, (void**)&ptr, 0, 0);
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			CHECK(handle);
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		if (RegisterRawInputDevices(&rid, 1, sizeof(RAWINPUTDEVICE)))
		{
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			return (int)msg.wParam;
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redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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NASA, ESA, Igor Karachentsev (SAO RAS)/Alyssa Pagan (STScI)
'Peekaboo' galaxy offers glimpse into early Universe
"Uncovering the Peekaboo Galaxy is like discovering a direct window into the past," according to Gagandeep Anand, an astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute.
By Vincent McDermott on Dec 21, 2022
A recently discovered dwarf galaxy is being described as a late bloomer by astronomers because similar galaxies are typically formed during the early eras of the Universe.
Instead, this dwarf galaxy is roughly 20 million light years away from Earth — a relatively recent period for the history of the Universe. It was officially named HIPASS J1131–31, but astronomers have nicknamed it "Peekaboo" because it was found behind the glare of a star.
"Uncovering the Peekaboo Galaxy is like discovering a direct window into the past, allowing us to study its extreme environment and stars at a level of detail that is inaccessible in the distant, early Universe," said Gagandeep Anand, an astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute and a co-author of a study on Peekaboo's properties.
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has helped astronomers confirm some of the galaxy's unique properties, which is only 1,200 light-years wide. It is considered extremely metal-poor, or XMP. This is because there are few elements heavier than hydrogen and helium produced and enriched by stars over time. Primordial hydrogen and helium were forged in the Big Bang, while the stars forged heavier elements.
The stars it includes are no older than a few billion years old, indicating the galaxy is one of the youngest in the local universe. Other nearby galaxies have stars that are billions of years older.
Other XMP galaxies similar to Peekaboo were found within the local universe, but it is the closest one to Earth. This makes future observations easy for astronomers, and provides a glimpse into how the early Universe was formed.


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Eaton ELocker Preview
By Mike "TXJEEPER" Cohn
Jenifer gives the dunes all she's got with both ELockers in the locked position.
We visited the 2001 SEMA Show for four fun-filled (work-filled?) days and one of the first things that caught our eyes was a 2002 Nissan Xterra. The Xterras and their line-mate the Frontier are now getting accessories made for them, such as suspension lifts, and what drew us in to this particular truck was its custom graphics and lift.
Always curious to look at new vehicles, I wanted to know what was underneath the Nissan. I crawled under it and noticed "Eaton ELocker Differential " written on the rear axle skid. Known as the G-80 option, Eaton provides over 1.2 million mechanical locking differentials annually to GM for their trucks, however, I was not aware that Eaton was making an electric locker or anything for Nissans, so we made it a point to visit Eaton's booth during our travels.
Our chance finally came on Friday. On the table was an ELocker demonstration setup. We stared at it and played with for a while, pondering and asking questions. After discussing the new locker and watching a video, we were asked if we'd like to head out to the desert and try it out for ourselves. Would we ever!!!
An hour or so later my phone rang and we were told to go and meet the driver, Tom Keefe. We climbed aboard a 2002 Chevy Avalanche for our practical demonstration. The "Avalanche SS" was fitted with a 4" Rancho lift, oversized Pro Comp Mud Terrain tires, and a supercharger. Tom, my wife, Jenifer, and I headed toward the desert.
Tom tries to get up the hill without locking the ELockers, but to no avail. One wheel stays put while the opposing wheel does all the work. Locking the ELockers got him up the hill.
Once we hit the sand, Tom explained the ELocker to us and how it operates. Similar to some other lockers, the ELocker is controlled by a dash-mounted switch. In this case, the switch allows an electrical signal to go by wire through the differential housing and into the locker. In normal circumstances, the ELocker is "open" and is invisible to the driver. The rear end has full differentiation between the left and right wheels. Upon detecting the signal, the ELocker connects the right and left axle shafts and is fully "locked." The rear axles do not differentiate at all. They act as if they were one single shaft.
The Avalanche had both a front and rear locker, so there were two switches on the dash. Tom took us over sand dunes and through crevaces in all four modes; open front and rear, locked front, locked rear, and fully-locked front and rear. Whenever he got stuck, it was obvious. The wheels with no traction would spin like crazy and throw sand rooster tails high into the air. With a quick flick of the switch, the ELockers would silently engage and Tom would continue his forward movement.
Jenfier and I both got our chances to drive the Avalanche in different situations, including steep sand dunes, crevaces and hills. In all cases, the ELocker worked as expected. Having lockers does not always mean you can tackle anything you point your truck at, but it sure is a night and day difference having them. Being able to switch your lockers on and off can prove invaluable on the trails and having the ability to have them off while on the road, well, it just doesn't get any better than that.
ELockers Expected
GM 9.25", 9.5"
Ford 8.8" (front/rear)
GM 8.5/8.6"
Dana 35, 44, 60
Nissan axles
GM 8.25" front
Dana 30, DCX 8.25, DCX 9.25
The ELocker is in the final stages of development and will begin appearing in OEM applications in the 2003 model year. In addition, many popular applications will start hitting the store shelves by summer of 2002. See the sidebar chart for upcoming applications. We're told that more popular sizes will be coming soon, so you can bet Eaton will be bringing out the ELocker for Jeeps soon.
Unlike competing switchable lockers that require air, the ELocker won't fail due to air leaks and we're told that it has worked just fine even with the axles completely submerged in water.
If you're in the market for lockers, than we would strongly recommend that you consider the Eaton ELocker. We've tried it and it works. Stay tuned for more on the Eaton ELocker!
To find out more about Eaton ELockers and other Eaton traction devices, click here.
Click here to see photos and descriptions


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Litoria umbonata est une espèce d'amphibiens de la famille des Pelodryadidae.

Répartition
Cette espèce est endémique de Nouvelle-Guinée occidentale en Indonésie. Elle se rencontre à environ  d'altitude dans la vallée de Baliem dans la province de Papouasie.

Publication originale
 Tyler & Davies, 1983 : A New Species of Litoria (Anura : Hylidae) from Irian Jaya, New Guinea. Copeia, , , .

Liens externes

Notes et références

Anoure (nom scientifique)
Pelobiinae
Faune endémique de Nouvelle-Guinée occidentale
Amphibien d'Indonésie

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


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Jason Leblebijian
Jason Aram Leblebijian
Bats Right, Thorws Right
Height 6' 2", Weight 205 lb.
School Bradley University
High School Prospect High School (Mt. Prospect)
Born May 13, 1991 in Arlington Heights, IL USA
BR Minors page
Jason Leblebijian is an infielder who began playing in the Toronto Blue Jays organization in 2012, after being selected in the 25th round of the 2012 amateur draft out of Bradley University.
In his first professional season, he played for three different teams in the Jays' system, hitting .263/.336/.357 in 58 games. In 2013, he was again with three teams and hit .246/.330/.337 in 62 games. In 2014,m he finally managed to settle in one place for a full year, namely the Lansing Lugnuts of the Midwest League, after making brief stays with them ion his first two seasons. In 99 games, he hit .248 with 5 homers and 48 RBIs. As much as he moved around between teams in his first three years, he also moved around the diamond, as he saw time at all four infield positions and even pitched for a couple of game. In 2015, he split his time between Lansing and the Dunedin Blue Jays of the Florida State League, hitting .245 with 9 homers and 53 RBIs in 100 games. He starred in the 2015-2016 Australian Baseball League, leading with 19 doubles and tying Kyle Petty for the most RBI (44).
In 2016, he had his best season to date, starting off with Dunedin and then being promoted to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats of the AA Eastern League, combining to hit .294/.361/.436 in 127 games, with 26 doubles and 13 homers, 72 runs and 55 RBIs. In 2017, he spent a first full season in AAA with the Buffalo Bisons and hit .258 in 120 games, with 11 homers and 60 RBIs. He continued to move all around the infield, but played almost every day. It was the same story in 2018, as he got into 84 games with Buffalo and hit .220 with 10 homers and 41 RBIs.
His last name is clearly of Armenian origin.
Retrieved from "https://www.baseball-reference.com/bpv/index.php?title=Jason_Leblebijian&oldid=1062733"


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O projeto PiClass

    O objetivo do Projeto PiClass é oferecer uma sala de aula itinerante,
    utilizando o Raspberry Pi acompanhado de alguns componentes robóticos.
    Foi feito com o intuito de engajar de 10 a 12 estudantes nas atividades.

	Siga nosso perfil no twitter para obter as últimas notícias sobre
	o PiClass (@pi_class)
	e visite a página de projetos ativos
	para maiores informações sobre os mesmos.

A quem é destinado?

    Num primeiro momento o projeto está sendo desenvolvido na Suiça para
    estudantes falantes da língua francesa. As atividades de workshop
    estarão disponíveis para organizações não governamentais que
    trabalham com crianças e adolescentes.

    Posteriormente o projeto objetiva extender seus serviços para todo o
    mundo, inclusive o Brasil, entre julho e agosto de 2015. Dependendo do
    crescimento e necessidades da comunidade envolvida, informações poderão ser
    compartilhadas para ajudar educadores a implementar atividades locais
    com o PiClass.

Quanto custa?

    O microcomputador Raspberry Pi e os componentes eletrônicos utilizados
    neste projeto educacional são de baixo custo e baixo consumo de energia
    elétrica. Uma placa Raspberry Pi custa em torno de R$ 190,00 no Brasil,
    e nos permite obter um sistema operacional com ambiente gráfico,
    aplicativos educativos e voltados à robótica, dando aos educadores e
    educandos a oportunidade de criar circuitos eletrônicos e aprender
    a programar.

    O projeto lançará uma campanha de captação de recursos no Kickstarter,
    então será necessário uma certa quantia de fundos anuais para mantê-lo
    funcionando em suas especifidades.

	Custos estimados (em dólares) para um conjunto de materiais necessários
	para o atendimento de 10 estudantes:

			Equipamento
			Custo

			Raspberry Pi Modelo B
			400 $

			Kit de atividades iniciais
			250 $

			Fonte de energia
			200 $

			Teclado e mouse
			400 $

			5 Telas TFT 7"
			125 $

			5 Telas TFT 9"
			320 $

			Adaptador USB de rede sem fio
			100 $

			Pi T-Cobbler
			65 $

			Sensor de temperatura
			40 $

			Matriz LED
			100 $

	Total: 2000 $ (sem os custos de envio)

	Para um laboratório PiClass mais completo precisamos de algumas PiCams ($150)
	e mais LEDs ($50).

Captação de recursos

    A primeira campanha para captação de recursos iniciou-se em 09 de
    agosto de 2014. O objetivo é adquirir 10 ambientes de trabalho
    constituidos do Raspberry Pi para os estudantes. O material será
    utilizado para as lições nas escolas, workshops e outros eventos.
    Eles serão doados à organização sem fins lucrativos SliTaz GNU/Linux
    até que uma organização específica para o PiClass seja criada.

    As primeiras atividades com o PiClass serão desenvolvidas em setembro
    de 2014, então necessitamos do hardware básico para iniciar com os alunos,
    e todos os materiais até o final de outubro de 2014.

    Ao fazer uma doação, você permite a um estudante ter acesso a um computador
    e workshops em robótica supervisionados por professores e desenvolvedores
    opensource apaixonados por educação e tecnologia!

Duração do workshop

    A duração do workshop dependerá dos recursos disponibilizados pelas
    escolas ou organizações representantes, assim como suas necessidades
    em relação aos objetivos das lições a serem desenvolvidas. O
    PiClass pode oferecer desde um único período de atividades até mesmo
    um projeto maior que dure o ano letivo inteiro. As lições são planejadas
    para durarem 45 minutos. Alguns exemplos:

        Matemática com LEDs / como criar desenhos com LEDs (2 lições)

        Introdução ao uso de computadores e jogos educacionais (4 lições)

        Construindo e programando um robô (de 8 a 10 lições)

        Desenvolvendo uma estação meteorológica (6 lições)

O que os estudantes aprenderão

    Em geral os estudantes aprenderação a utilizar o computador, a gerenciar
    seus arquivos de forma estruturada, a controlar jogos educacionais e
    a explorar o hardware.

    Por meio da criação de um pequeno website aprenderão a utilizar a internet,
    pesquisar textos, capturar, criar e manipular imagens e a produzir seus
    próprios textos, sempre atentos às normas-padrão da língua.

    Por meio de um conjunto eletrônico de trabalho com LEDs serão
    formuladas atividades com pontos e coordenadas, localização espacial,
    cálculo de deslocamento e outros fundamentos matemáticos.

    Os programas contidos no PiClass são livres e trazem desde jogos simples
    até linguagens de programação, permitindo aos estudantes aprenderem enquanto
    se divertem.

Temas transversais

    Colaboração, comunicação, estratégias de aprendizado, pensamento criativo.

O Raspberry Pi

    O Raspberry Pi é um mini computador do tamanho de um cartão de crédito.
    É composto únicamente de uma placa-mãe, podendo ser incrementado com
    outros periféricos, estimulando a redução de custos e a utilização
    de materiais reciclados.

    Foi desenvolvido para encorajar o aprendizado de programação de
    computadores. Entretanto, é plataforma aberta e poderosa o suficiente
    para permitir uma grande gama de usos.

	Site do Raspberry Pi:
	raspberrypi.org

Código & documentação

    A documentação do PiClass, lições e demais escritos estão centralizados
    no GitHub. Guias para professores sobre a utilização do sistema operacional
    GNU/Linux e do Raspberry Pi encontran-se nos repositórios do
    SliTaz.

    Um guia completo sobre a utilização do SliTaz com o Raspberry Pi já existe
    e pode ser encontrado no website dedicado à arquitetura ARM:
	PiBook.

    O projeto oferece uma grande variedade de utilitários para os estudandes,
    provindos da distribuição SliTaz GNU/Linux.

	PiClass no GitHub:
	github.com/piclass

Lista de taferas do projeto

Compilar a distribuição SliTaz Rasbperry Pi √

Obter algumas placas RPi, um par de telas, placas para robótica e leds √

Preparar apresentações para escolas √

Definir um nome, domínio e criar um website √

Utilizar o hardware com grupos de estudantes para fins de teste √

Programar algumas ferramentas para ajudar crianças a utilizar o RPi: sendo feito

Captar recursos, encontrar patrocinadores e divulgar o projeto: sendo feito

Criar uma campanha no Kickstarter: a ser feito

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June 7, 2014 - Wershofen, Germany, Nurburgring / Eifel - Rock am Ring
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Louis, Jun 6, 2014
Continuing forward on this European leg of touring leading up to the release of The Hunting Party, the band is set to play as headline performers tomorrow night, June 7, 2014 in Germany for Rock am Ring 2014 - joining the likes of Nine Inch Nails, The Offspring, Iron Maiden, Queens of the Stone Age, and more spread across four days - concluding on June 8th.
This will be the band's first time playing the show since 2012, when they in similar fashion kicked off the release of LIVING THINGS with a European leg. The band is not new to Rock Am Ring, having played the show five times since 2001 following the debut of Hybrid Theory.
Coming off of their performance in Poland, it remains to be seen whether or not the band will seek to premiere any other songs off of their highly anticipated new record. Will "Rebellion," which premiered only a few days ago on BBC 1 Radio, join the likes of "Wastelands," "Until It's Gone," and "Guilty All the Same?" Seeing as the band has paced and surprised us with new songs on a regular basis, it is not out of the question! As the band gears up for their upcoming performance of Hybrid Theory at the Download Festival, could we see more from their debut in the setlist?
A live steam of the event can be found here. The band is expected to perform at 22:35 CEST (4:55 PM ET, 1:55 PM PT), so be sure to catch them on those times! Upon finishing up Rock am Ring, the band will move on the next day to perform at Rock Im Park!
Are you going to Rock Am Ring? Share your thoughts and discuss this show on our forums!
We will update this thread to include any additional streams and the setlist.
Michele, Jun 6, 2014
Hope i can watch it tomorrow with my friends
I doubt that they will change anything in the setlist (also if this is the last Time Rock am Ring there). But i like surprises
20Cookie12 Active Member
20Cookie12, Jun 6, 2014
I can't go to rock am ring but i live in germany and in germany the whole festival is live on tv so i will watch the linkin park show on tv
About rebellion: mike said they won't play rebellion live in this europe tour because they don't have the time to rehearse it
minuteforce Danny's not here, Mrs. Torrance. LPA Team
minuteforce, Jun 6, 2014
20Cookie12 said: ↑
That's fair enough.
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Flozuki, Jun 6, 2014
Last Rock am Ring at Nürburgring. They played one of my favorite LP concerts there in 2004. All these awesome interludes, fantastic crowd, the band was on fire. So come on LP, time for a last groundbreaking performance in Nürburg =)
If anyone is interested, pro shot of the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH35NdyfZ5s
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Filip, Jun 6, 2014
Drapebar
Reebelion
A Louis in the Sans
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ecnaidareht, Jun 6, 2014
I'll be there tomorrow. First volunteering for Music For Relief, then LPU m&g and then watching a show. Lots of fun, me gusta!
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Spooky, Jun 6, 2014
Rebellion will not be performed live for sure, Mike said that they did not rehearse it. Can't wait for this stream tommorow night, always a great listen
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Mark, Jun 6, 2014
Filip said: ↑
Mark (The Graves) said: ↑
Do you feel cold and lost in desperation?
Delicious Dave I'm gonna drive you into your own anus.
Delicious Dave, Jun 6, 2014
Why isn't Derek's name ''Derek All The Same?''
Serenity Suffocating in the mess
Serenity, Jun 6, 2014
And for that matter, why isn't Tony's username "Final Minuterade"?
Hoping for Rebellion's live debut is a bit of a stretch, but I'm hoping anyway.
Derek, Jun 6, 2014
Comstock said: ↑
Done .
Vic No game no life
Vic, Jun 6, 2014
What about Todd?
Twisted Smage The hardest part of ending is starting again.
Twisted Smage, Jun 6, 2014
Vic said: ↑
Todd to the Kingdom?
Twisted Smage said: ↑
Hmm Was"Todd"lands?
JonasTheRoman Well-Known Member
JonasTheRoman, Jun 6, 2014
All For Todd
Derek All The Same said: ↑
Jeff WORSHIP LPA Addicted VIP
Jeff, Jun 6, 2014
JonasTheRoman said: ↑
I was more thinking The Toddoning or Until It's Todd. That's just my thoughts on the subject though.
JESEFF said: ↑
Until It's Todd.
Yes that's the winner


Perkiomen Creek from Schwenksville to Oaks!
Explore the scenic beauty and hidden treasures of the Perkiomen. Do some boulder dodging. Battle the dams and rapids. Chat with old friends and make some new ones. Enjoy lunch at Cranberry Park, and learn a little about this gem winding through our own backyards. Bring your own canoe or kayak or rent one from us!
Prior to Launch - Free bus transportation is available from Hoy Park, our take out site, to Meadow Park before the Sojourn, prior to launch. If you are using your own boat, please drop it off at the Meadow Park site first. All drivers, including those who are renting, should plan to park at Hoy Park in the morning. Our bus will leave at 8:15 am to return to Meadow Park in time for a pre-trip briefing and launch.
Lunch - Lunch will be provided at Cranberry Park in Collegeville.
Enjoy this 2016 Sojourn video!
No dogs on this trip, please.
Thank you to our 2018 Sojourn Sponsors!


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1. Persistent organic pollutants in air and precipitation
National Environmental Monitoring Programme in Sweden. Measurements of persistant organic pollutants in air and precipitation are carried out at Råö, Hallahus, Aspvreten, and in Pallas (Northern Finland). The monitoring programme includes measurements of: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB), some pesticides (HCH, DDT) and polybrominated diphenylethers (PBDE).
Arctic Atmosphere Atrazin Contaminant transport Data management DDT DECA Diuron Endosulfan Fenantren HBCD HCB HCH Heptaklor Isoproturon Local pollution Long-range transport Mapping Organochlorines PAHs PBDE PCBs Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Pesticides PFOA PFOS Polybrominated diphenylethers Temporal trends
2. Monitoring of long range transboundary air pollution, greenhouse gases, ozone layer and natural ultraviolet radiation
The main objective is to quantify the levels of air pollution in the artctic, and to document any changes in the exposures. It includes the necessary components to address impacts on ecosystems, human health, materials and climate change.
AMAP Arctic air Arctic haze Atmosphere Atmospheric chemistry monitoring Atmospheric processes Carbon dioxide chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) Climate heavy metals methane Montreal & Kyoto Protocols PAHs PCBs POPs total gaseous mercury total ozone UV
4. AMAP / Human Health in Finnish Lapland
The general objective of the human health sub-programme is to protect and promote the health of Arctic peoples, especially children, with respect to exposure environmental contaminants.
Pathways Organochlorines PCBs Heavy metals Indigenous people PAHs Spatial trends Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Pesticides Temporal trends Human health Human intake
5. Pallas, AMAP station, Northern Finland
The overall objectives for operation of the station will follow those defined in the AMAP programme. The main interests are the levels and trends of airborne toxic pollutants (POPs and heavy metals) in northern Fennoscandia.
Atmospheric processes Organochlorines PCBs Arctic haze Heavy metals PAHs Long-range transport Acidification Contaminant transport Arctic Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Pesticides Atmosphere Temporal trends
6. AMAP Oil assessment
AMAP has decided to prepare an assessment of the environmental impacts of oil and gas developments in the Arctic and of pollution by petroleum hydrocarbons. The assessment is planned to be ready in 2006. NERI will co-ordinate the Danish/Greenlandic contribution.
PAHs Petroleum hydrocarbons Seabirds Sediments Oil and Gas
7. Organic compounds: precursors and their oxidation products in the Artic environment
The min goals are: -to study the organic composition, trace gas and aerosols in environmental air; -to try to identify transport phenomena (i.e. from Europe), local degradation and removal processes; -to evaluate the effect of the organic compounds on the polar environment, toxic compounds or formed photochemical products in order to prevent and protect the climatology and their environment. Organic compounds determination is focused on two sampling field campaigns in the Arctic region, in the summer and in the winter corresponding at day conditions and night time.
PCBs PAHs Long-range transport Arctic Atmosphere
8. Long-term effects of offshore discharges on cold water zooplankton: establishing a test system for chronic exposure to offshore discharges
During the last decade the concern regarding environmental effects of the offshore industry has shifted from effects of drilling discharges on benthic communities, towards a stronger focus on the water column and effects on the pelagic ecosystem. At the same time, oil and gas development is expanding in the Norwegian and Russian sectors of the Barents Sea. In this regard, a project has been initiated to look at responses of especially Calanus spp. and other copepod species to long-term, sublethal exposure to selected offshore discharges and discharge components, as well as accidental oil spills. Calanus spp. is ecologically the most important zooplankton species along the Norwegian shelf and in the Barents Sea. A laboratory based facility for culture through several generations is being developed through this project. In addition, the impact of oil compounds on the cold-water and arctic Calanus species-complex will be examined by carrying out a series of laboratory (some at Ny Ålesund) and ship based experiments. The response parameters will include both behavioral (feeding, mate finding, avoidance) and physiological (mortality, egg production, development rates, oxygen consumption and assimilation efficiency) parameters. The ultimate outcome of this research is expected to be a supporting instrument for ecological risk assessment of offshore discharges, which is highly relevant both to the North Sea, the mid-Norway shelf and the Barents Sea.
Pathways Biological effects Biology PAHs Pollution sources Environmental management Contaminant transport Petroleum hydrocarbons Exposure Arctic Oil and Gas
9. Environmental effects of offshore oil activities: experimental tests of petroleum-associated components on benthos at community, individual, and cellular levels
This project will examine benthic processes in arctic and mid-latitude regions in order to derive specific conclusions on the sensitivity of benthic organisms and communities to acute spills of petroleum-related chemicals and routine releases of drill cuttings. We will carry out a series of controlled experiments on whole sediment communities and individual benthic organisms with additions of drill cuttings and petroleum-associated contaminants, arriving at a set of hypotheses on the likely impacts on the benthos of petroleum production activities at higher latitudes. A series of testable hypotheses will be formulated based on an examination of real-world monitoring data sets collected under Norway's Petroleum Regional Monitoring Programme and results of mesocosm experiments performed previously at the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) Station at Solbergstrand. These data sets will be examined in order to identify the geographic scope of responses to petroleum industrial activities. Through this work, we intend to propose procedures to improve the interpretation of benthic monitoring data for diverse environmental regions in Norway. The project is linked to several on-going NFR projects within the Polarklima programme. By involving a Ph.D. student the project will advance the education and training of young scientists in the field of biological effects studies related to petroleum development and exploration activities.
Biological effects PAHs Petroleum hydrocarbons Arctic Sediments Oil and Gas
10. Bioaccumulation, physiological and biochemical effects of pollutants in mussels
In order to evaluate the capacity of mussels to accumulate pollutants and to enhance growth and physiological effects, an investigation was carried out in the Faroe Islands and in the Skagerrak. In March 2000, about 1500 mussels of proper dimensions (length ranging between 5 and 6 cm) were collected in the Kaldbak Fjord (Faroe Islands) on a 10m water column. Selected mussels were divided in 4 groups (320 each) and deployed in 4 different stations (one at the Faroe Islands and three in the Skagerrak). Semipermeable membrane devices (SPMDs) were also deployed in the same stations for the preconcentration of lipophilic pollutants. One month later (end of April-beginning of May) mussels and SPMDs were recollected and sent to different laboratories for the determination of various parameters.
Mytilus Biological effects Biology scope for growth Organochlorines PCBs Heavy metals PCB bioindicator PAHs Long-range transport Contaminant transport Exposure PAH Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Dioxins/furans SPMD bioconcentration
11. Interactions among infauna, microorganisms and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in marine sediments
Dose-response experiments using 5 different sediment concentrations of fluoranthene (Flu) and pyrene (Py) respectively. Measuring radioactive marked Flu and Py in brittlestars and polychaetes and microbial degradation of Flu and Py in sediment. Also growth rate of brittlestars and polychaetes and determination of regenerationtime of brittlestar-arms.
Biological effects Biology PAHs microorganisms Petroleum hydrocarbons infauna Exposure Sediments
12. Bioactivation of polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in crab (Cancer pagurus), shrimps (Crangon spp and Palaemon spp) and a polycheate (Neries pelagica).
Biological effects Biology PAHs
13. Ther use of SPMD's and DGT's for the detection of trace-level pollutanys in water
Organochlorines PCBs Heavy metals PAHs Long-range transport Contaminant transport Petroleum hydrocarbons Exposure Dioxins/furans
14. Atmospheric transport modelling of HM/POPs over Europe
The aim of this project is to assess the deposition of HM/POP over Europe and to evaluate models. Within the framework of UN-ECE, EMEP Meteorological Synthesising Centre-East (MSC-E Moscow) organised in co-operation with RIVM, a model intercomparison for operational transport models on HM in 1995. In this intercomparison the RIVM will participate with the TREND-model. Results of the intercomparison will also be reported to the OSPAR commission. A model comparison for POPs will follow later. The RIVM/EUROS model is extended with soil and surface water modules in order to improve the description of the exchange process of POPs (deposition and re-emission). With the model, long-term averages of the deposition and accumulatation of POPs are described and scenario-studies can be carried out. In the first instance, Lindane and B(a)P will be taken as examples of POPs dominantly present respectively in the gas phase and attached to particles. When emissions are available the calculations are extended to other POPs.
Pathways Atmospheric processes Heavy metals PAHs Long-range transport Contaminant transport Modelling Emissions Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Pesticides Atmosphere
15. 'NAR-2000' expedition
The 'NAR-2000' expedition was performed during August-September 2000. The overall programme of work includes: - monitoring of pollution in air, waters and bottom sediments of freshwater lakes, soils and terrestrial vegetation - soil/botanical studies - visual and remote sensing (aerial photos and video surveys) studies of damage to soil and vegetation cover. Samples of river water and bottom sediments from 25 freshwater bodies and samples from 16 terrestrial sites in the area of the Varandey and Toravey oil fields were taken for chemical analyses.
Biological effects Organochlorines PCBs Soils Catchment studies Heavy metals PAHs Pollution sources phenols Petroleum hydrocarbons Forest damage soil damage Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Local pollution Sediments Atmosphere Oil and Gas Temporal trends detergents
16. Monitoring pollution of air and precipitation in Arctic Russia
Stationary systematic observations of pollution in atmospheric air and precipitation. During 2000, observations of contaminant levels in atmospheric air in the cities of Murmansk, Nickel, Monchegorsk, Salekhard and Norilsk were conducted. Monitoring of sulphur and nitrogen compounds in air and precipitation was continued at the above locations and also at Yaniskosky (Kola peninsula) and Pinega (Arkhangelsk region) under the EMEP programme framework. Observations of CO2 were continued at the Teriberk station. Observations of the chemical content of atmospheric precipitation were carried out at 5 stations in the Arctic network of stationary observations: in the Krasnoshelye settlement area (Kola peninsula), Naryan-Mar (Pechora river area), Dikson Island, Turuhansk (Yenisey river area), and Kusyur settlement area (Lena river). Under a joint Russian-Canadian-AMAP project, monitoring of POPs and (from 2001) mercury in air at the Amderma site is conducted.
Organochlorines PCBs Arctic haze Heavy metals PAHs Long-range transport Acidification Contaminant transport Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Local pollution Pesticides Atmosphere EMEP air monitoring urban air quality
17. 'Karex-Pechora' expedition
The 'Karex - Pechora' expedition marine investigations by the research vessel 'Ivan Petrov' in the Kara and Pechora seas in August 2000, and by the research vessel 'Hydrolog' during September-October 2000. During August 2000 samples of marine water, suspended and bottom sediments at 30 oceanographic stations were analyses for contaminants. At 8 stations, hydrobiological investigations included sampling of benthic organisms, plankton and fish, for studies of bioaccumulation and transformation of contaminants.
Shelf seas Organochlorines PCBs Hydrography Heavy metals Fish PAHs Long-range transport Spatial trends Contaminant transport Petroleum hydrocarbons marine benthos Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Sediments Oil and Gas
18. 'Lena-2000' expedition
The 'Lena-2000' expedition was performed in the area of the mouth of the Lena river and the shelf of the eastern part of the Laptev Sea during August 2000. Samples of river and marine water, suspended and bottom sediments were taken at 30 hydrological stations to study the mechanisms of contaminant transport by river water.
Shelf seas Pathways Organochlorines PCBs Hydrography Catchment studies Heavy metals PAHs Long-range transport Contaminant transport Petroleum hydrocarbons riverine transport Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Sediments fluxes
19. 'Arctic-2000' expedition
The expedition 'Arctic-2000' included climatic, hydrometeorological and hydrochemical studies in the eastern part of the Central Arctic Basin, during the period July-August 2000.
Contaminant transport Heavy metals Hydrography Ice Long-range transport Oceanography Organochlorines PAHs PCBs Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Petroleum hydrocarbons Sea ice
20. Persistent Toxic Substances (PTS), Food Security and Indigenous Peoples of the Russian North
Brief: Assessment of the significance of aquatic food chains as a pathways of exposure of indigenous peoples to PTS, assessment of the relative importance of local and distant sources, and the role of atmospheric and riverine transport of PTS in Northern Russia. Project rationale and objectives: (1) To assess levels of Persistent Toxic Substances (PTS) in the environment in selected areas of the Russian North, their biomagnification in aquatic and terrestrial food chains, and contamination of traditional (country) foods that are important components of the diet of indigenous peoples. (2) To assess exposure of indigenous peoples in the Russian North to PTS, and the human health impacts of pollution from local and remote sources, as a basis for actions to reduce the risks associated with these exposures. (3) To inform indigenous peoples about contamination by PTS of their environment and traditional food sources, and empower them to take appropriate remedial actions to reduce health risks. (4) To enhance the position of the Russian Federation in international negotiations to reduce the use of PTS, and to empower the Russian Association of Indigenous Peoples of the North (RAIPON) to participate actively and fully in these negotiations. Project activities to achieve outcomes: (1) Inventory of local pollution sources in the vicinities of selected indigenous communities. (2) Survey of levels and fluxes of PTS in riverine and coastal marine environment important for indigenous peoples living in these environments and using them for their subsistence; and assessment of fluxes of PTS to these environments via selected rivers and the atmosphere. (3) Dietary surveys of selected indigenous communities. (4) Study of biomagnification, based on measurements of selected PTS in representative species in food chains important for the traditional diet of indigenous populations. (5) Survey and comparative assessment of pollution levels of the indigenous and general population in selected areas. (6) Dissemination of results to all relevant stakeholders.
GEF Catchment studies Contaminant transport Caribou Exposure Reindeer Dioxins/furans Sediments Pesticides persistent toxic substances Human intake Marine mammals Pathways Organochlorines PTS PCBs Soils Heavy metals Fish Indigenous people PAHs Long-range transport Spatial trends Terrestrial mammals Arctic Persistent organic pollutants (POPs) Local pollution Seabirds Food webs Data management Diet Human health


How do your employees make your job easier? Well, I'll be honest, they're really smart and they do all the hard work.
Good day, I'm Brigadier-General Rob Roy MacKenzie, Chief of Staff of the Army Reserve, and I'm here to take the '60 Second Challenge'.
Why should newer members of the reserve continue to serve?
Well I think it's really about service to Canada, being strong and proud of what you do. And it gives them great life experience.
Is there flexibility to transfer between the Regular and Reserve Force?
Absolutely. We want to retain experience and it is a very easy process, no matter where you go in Canada.
There is a significant effort in increasing the number of Primary Reserves and why?
The effort is to strengthen the Army Reserve, which strengthens the Army. And we want to do that across Canada to make sure that people across Canada reflect who is in the Army today.
What types of qualities are the Army Reserves looking for in reservists?
So we're looking for straightforward, hardworking Canadians who want to take the challenge to be part of the Canadian Army.
What would college and university students gain from joining the Army Reserves?
Well, there's a number of things you can gain from your university experience: there's full-time summer employment throughout the summer that can give you job experience and life experience, whether it's leadership training or technical expertise and so on.
I think really that's making sure to focus on what's most important, and prioritizing.


Slate School is a leader in environmental stewardship. In addition to the school buildings themselves which are among the most environmentally-friendly in the country, Slate School also created and maintains the school grounds as a nature conservancy. Representing several native Connecticut habitats, the grounds are free of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and invasive plant species.
During the construction of Slate School, 23 of the 25 acres have been purposely left undeveloped. A residential building stood on the property from 1981 until 2012 and, in an effort to leave as much of the additional property undisturbed, Slate School has been constructed in that same location.
Slate School's sense of community extends to the natural world that we inhabit, and is exemplified by the considerations taken to preserve the native ecosystem. Significant areas of the property were previously overtaken by dense masses of invasive plants such as Multiflora Rose and Autumn Olive, which spread pervasively and have harmful environmental impacts. The removal along the front of the school grounds was the only clearing done on the property and amounted to just 0.13 acres total, and eliminating the invasive species is a significant benefit to the meadows. To replace the destructive mass of invasive plants, Slate School is planting native trees, shrubs, and ground cover.
The predominant habitat present at Slate School is meadowland, an essential but diminishing ecosystem for many forms of wildlife, including birds and pollinators. Slate School's meadows are left undisturbed except for select maintained pathways and gathering spaces, where the opportunity to be a sanctuary for wildlife and joyful learning about nature for the students of Slate School go hand in hand. Other features of the landscape include a stream corridor, wetlands, and woodlands.
Slate School's campus is abundant with plants that are valuable sources of food for pollinators, such as joe pye weed, bergamot, and clover. The presence of dogwoods and serviceberry trees, high and low-bush blueberry, and raspberry bushes provide berries for birds and other wildlife at different times of the year. These, along with productive apple trees, are an important resource for students to learn about the edible properties of local plant species.
The schoolyard and the school grounds are an extension of the classroom, where the nature conservancy functions as a means for exceptional hands-on and curiosity-based learning. Not only are students able to learn about the different types of trees and plants present, but also how they relate to each other and the other forms of life that rely on these habitats. Ecosystem studies, biology, ornithology, weather and climate science and more are at our fingertips, where students can engage with their curiosities about the natural world in a tangible and relatable way through scientific observation and experimentation, artwork and writing projects, and creative play.
The nature conservatory provides more than academic opportunities. Slate School's students share in the responsibility to maintain and preserve their school grounds, and become good stewards of the land. It is through this relationship with the landscape that they inhabit daily, and by treating it with the utmost respect and care, that Slate School's students fully become compassionate citizens of the Earth and continue to treat the natural world as a close and personal friend.


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Studies in comparative politics
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Norwegian Citizen Panel
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Master theses in comparative politics
Comparative politics as political science
Founding of the department
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New post-doc
New Post-Doc will research political responsiveness
- Although elections are essential for the relationship between citizens and the political elite, the post-election phase and the subsequent correspondence between citizens' expectations and policy outcomes is also fundamental, says new post-doc Andrea Fumarola.
Andrea Fumarola's earlier research has been centered around political accountability. For his new position at Sampol, he's connected to a research project focused on political responsiveness, two oncepts he sees as strictly interrelated dimensions of democratic quality.
Mariana Q. Rød
By Mariana Qamile RødUpdated: 16.01.2018 (First published: 04.01.2018)
Originally from Taranto, a seaside town in south-eastern Italy, Fumarola has spent the last six years in Rome. Here he completed his PhD with a thesis entitled "Beyond Economy: Determinants of Electoral Accountability in Central and Eastern Europe (1993-2015)", where he focused on the non-economic determinants of accountability in eleven EU member states belonging to the former 'Socialist bloc'. His research interests are related to elections, representation and political behavior, issues that he worked with during his research experience abroad with the Electoral Integrity Project directed by Prof. Pippa Norris at the University of Sydney (Australia) and the GESIS Eurolab in Cologne (Germany) directed by Prof. Ingvill Mochmann.
Fumarola's post doc position at the department is connected to the project "The Politics of Inequality", led by researcher Yvette Peters, which is focused on political responsiveness.
- I applied for my position a few months before the public defense of my doctoral thesis. The project, with its main focus on government responsiveness, represented the perfect extension of my research since I consider these concepts as two distinct but strictly interrelated dimensions of democratic quality. In fact, even if elections are the pinnacle moment on the relationship between citizens and the political elite they do not resolve such relations. Instead, the post-election phase in which the correspondence – i.e., the responsiveness – between citizens' expectations and policy outcomes is fundamental. In turn, voters' retrospective evaluation of government performance – in terms of achieved policy outcome – constitutes the essence of electoral accountability that, in a circular perspective, could be considered the other side of the same coin.
Fumarolas research for the project will follow different lines within a common path. He will mostly focus on the variation of responsiveness and how we could account for it. To do so, he'll use data collected by both the well-established Norwegian Citizen Panel and the new Panel of Elected Representatives with questions designed also for this specific research. He will also bridge his studies on electoral accountability with his recent interest in responsiveness to analyze the interplay between these dimensions and party system in a comparative study on 25 European countries.
Fumarola has settled well in Bergen, and the city reminds him somewhat of his own hometown;
- with its seaside, terrific fish quality, strong winds and breathtaking sunsets. However, I'm also enjoying Bergen's peculiarities such as the recurrent rain – whose sound has made some days in my office less monotonous – and the magic light of some sunny, even if short, winter days.
On his spare time, Fumarola likes to watch football and basketball with friends and colleagues. He is also passionate about running, and considers Bergen with its hills and seaside landscapes to make running even cooler, even if more challenging. Another goal of his postdoc term is to run the Bergen City half-marathon.
Andrea Fumarola
Andrea.Fumarola@uib.no
Political representation
Quality of Democracy
Voting Behaviour
post@isp.uib.noUniversity of Bergen Postboks 7802, N-5020 BERGEN
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While I've loved taking pictures since I was little, I've never been the one that constantly has a camera around her neck. This habit will occasionally find me exclaiming, "I wish I had my camera!" but I have no intention of changing it. Why? I love living life. And that's what I want to capture in your pictures: You loving life. Posed? Yes, but hopefully not entirely. Natural and yourself? That's the goal. Explore around the site and see if my work fits you!
The memories I love, the moments I cherish with my family are what drive the pictures I take and the way I take them.
Your family is as unique as a fingerprint. Your pictures should be a unique gallery to reflect that, not standard or generic. It should reflect the personalities you call family and what your family likes to do. We're not just going to take pictures; we're going to make some memories.
Celebrating new life from in utero through the first year: Rejoicing in the life growing inside of you; lullabying your newborn; loving each moment of that fast-changing first year.
Twelve years of twelve levels of hard work. A world of possibilities awaits. Totally worth celebrating.
The day you say, "I do." There are moments you'll never forget. There are details that you won't have time to absorb. It all should be captured.
Naturally Captured Photography style is all wrapped up in the name. Natural, because you're interacting and doing, not just sitting and sticking on a smile. Natural, because you're not wondering what you should be doing. Natural, because you're having fun and we're keeping it casual. Natural, because I work the natural light to optimize how good you look. Natural, because the post-editing style is light and real-life. Natural, to remind yourself in all the tomorrows of what life was like TODAY.


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John Besh
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Bog 5-7 hverdage kr. 454,87
Forventet levering 29-01-2020
My New Orleans will change the way you look at New Orleans cooking and the way you see World-famous chef John Besh. It's 16 chapters of culture, history, essay and insight, and pure goodness. Besh tells us the story of his New Orleans by the season and by the dish. Archival, four-color, location photography along with ingredient information make the Big Easy easy to tackle in home kitchens. Cooks will salivate over the 200 recipes that honor and celebrate everything New Orleans. Bite by bite John Besh brings us New Orleans cooking like we've never tasted before. It's the perfect blend of contemporary French techniques with indigenous Southern Louisiana products and know-how. His amazing new offering is exclusively brought to fans and foodies everywhere by Andrews McMeel. From Mardi Gras, to the shrimp season, to the urban garden, to gumbo weather, boucherie (the season of the pig), and everything tasty in between, Besh gives a sampling of New Orleans that will have us all craving for more. The boy from the Bayou isn't just an acclaimed chef with an exceptional pallet. Besh is a chef with a heart. The ex-marine's passion for the Crescent City, its people, and its livelihood are main courses making him a leader of the city's culinary recovery and resilience after the wrath of Hurricane Katrina. What People Are Saying "John Besh is one of the best American chefs of his generation. His extensive knowledge of true Louisiana dishes and traditions adds tremendous credibility to his writing." --Paul Prudhomme, chef and owner of K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen Magic Seasoning Blends "In his definitive tome, My New Orleans, John Besh captures the true, sweet, and honest voice of a clarinet playing the jazzy song of one of our most deliciously exclusive regional American kitchens." --Mario Batali, Iron Chef, restaurateur, author "This book is an act of soul. Maestro Besh lives the life he cooks; he doesn't just tell us how to prepare Louisiana favorites, he teaches us what these dishes mean, with an emphasis on how hospitality can enrich civilization." --Wynton Marsalis, musician "John will take you into the heartland of the South, rich with traditions, stories, and of course, its amazing cuisine " --Daniel Boulud, chef, restaurateur, and author A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Cafe Reconcile, a New Orleans-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing at-risk youth an opportunity to learn life and interpersonal skills, and operational training for successful entry into the hospitality and restaurant industries.
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Bibliotekernes beskrivelse "My New Orleans" will change the way foodies look at cooking and at world-famous chef Besh. In 16 chapters of culture, history, essay and insight, and pure goodness, Besh tells the story of the Crescent City by the season and by the dish--more than 200 recipes.


What a beautiful face!It looks cozy in there.
Thank you for stopping by today. Have a lovely weekend!
I hope that was dirty laundry, although it seems inevitable, at least in my house, that my dog always manages to find the pile of clean laundry to make a bed out of. Thanks for sharing and for visiting my moment today too.
oh, i wish i could say it were dirty. this cat loves finding clean laundry to lie on though!