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The original slot machine, the fruit machine, nobody knew back when it was developed how vast and diverse its themes and genres would get. Thanks to online slots and the presence of fruit themes, a lot of slots are not just attractive but are also promising in rewards.
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There are so many games when it comes to fruits. Restricting the discussion only to slots, so many fruit slot games offer numerous features, detailed graphics, not to mention attractive and appealing bonus rounds but not many games come close to fulfill player's expectations in terms of simplicity and bonus rounds at the same time.
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Pariplay's Froots offers just the idea that a fruit slot game can still be simple, promising to offer rewards provided the player is up for the task. Froots name alone isn't what defines the game and its vibe but once you enter the game and find the blissful beach background, you know you've picked the right game to entertain yourself with.
For starters, the most important thing is the RTP of the game. Now before you have any opinion of yours whatsoever, the game's RTP is relatively okay considering the game's theme. The RTP of the game, without putting any delay is 95%. Other things that are counted are the reels and the payline of the game. As far as reels go, the reels are 5. The exciting bit of the game is in the payline. Unlike traditional games, where payline is limited up to 10, 25, 30, 40, 243, Froots has payline as much as 720. That is indeed a lot of ways to win in Froots but the picture isn't going to end there. The symbols used in this game are alphabets, and, of course, fruits, which are Pineapple, Coconut, Lychee, Peach, and Starfruit. That is of course not all the details as far as the game goes. Other features included in the game are its bonus rounds which go as follow:
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Here is what you need to know about Froots.
The bonus game offered by Froots is called Free Games Mode. What happens in this game is that you have to land Free Game symbols anywhere in the reel. You also have to ensure that these symbols have to be at least thrice and it doesn't really matter where they will be placed. If it's 3, you manage to get 10 free games, spins that is, along with 2 times the multiplier. If you manage to land 4, 5 times the multiplier along with 20 free games. The real price is availed only if manage to score 5 Free Game symbols anywhere in the reel. That feature can offer you 30 free spins, along with a multiplier of 10 times. If you're lucky enough to land that, you'll find yourself in a great spot in Froots.
Another remarkable feature of the game is present in its Wilds. When a Wild appears anywhere in the reel, it substitutes the highest point symbol in the game and therefore turns into a sticky wild and offers a free spin in return. Another feature of the wild can be availed if the Wild symbol is located at the bottom of the 2nd and 4th reel. When that happens, the entire reel is filled with the Wild letter and offers the player great rewards.
As far as the verdict of the game goes, it can be said without a doubt that the game does offer excellent graphics and the way the game is developed by Pariplay, the symbols especially do make the game attractive to just look at. The game's background can take you to a beach and remind you of something scenic and vacations. Apart from how the game is perceived by the game, the game does not quite the extensive bonus features and round that one might anticipate by just looking at the game. Of course, the graphics and features are different things but it is the features that really speak for the game.
The RTP of the game is overall acceptable, if not too high. For a fruit game, 95% or above can be deemed acceptable but anything less will have to compensate for its lower figure on features and rounds. That being said, it is important to consider that Froots does have the bonus game round but they are not as attractive as the graphics may have perceived for the game. With only one round, the game doesn't quite offer exciting other bonus round that a player might have in mind. Although the only round in the game offering bonuses is quite rich and can help player score, should their luck consent to be in their favor. A favorable number of free spins, multipliers offered by the game is worth applause and does make the game define its actual spirit of the game. Other than that, there isn't any other bonus round in the game. In simple words, the game looks quite attractive but as far as the bonus rounds go, there aren't as many as one might have in mind.
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Games that share the exact theme as Froots can be so many that it is actually very easy to find them. However, a number of considerable and worth mentioning are the Fruit Machines Slot, Fruit Spin Slots, and Fruits N Stars Slot Slot. These games also share with each other the classic 777 theme. While Froots doesn't have the 777 feature and isn't quite the classic fruit slot machine but the resemblance with any fruit-based slot is quite there.
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A lot of games make it into this category when it comes to sharing features with Froots. Fruit Climbers is not just like Froots as far as the theme goes but both games share the same feature and hold an RTP of 95%. One another mention goes to Happy Fruits. This slot, though it may not have the same attractiveness as Froots the game shares a lot of similarities with Froots as far as the features and RTP go.
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Queensland – Update – Hundreds of people remain cut off after a deluge pushed far north Queensland's Daintree River to a record level. Ferry infrastructure was severely damaged and authorities say the crossing could be out for two days. Almost 500mm of rain fell on the river in 24 hours – 300mm of that in just six hours. Residents have been forced to flee to higher ground in far north Queensland after flood waters submerged homes and swept away sheds. Houses were inundated by more than a metre of water after 300mm of rain fell in four hours at Bluewater, near Townsville. A major flood warning remains in force for the Haughton, Ross, Bohle and Black Rivers. The weather bureau has re-issued a flood watch for numerous catchments north of Townsville.
Philippines – Update – A total of 500 families or 2,074 individuals are still staying in 13 evacuation centers in the municipalities Sta. Josefa, Veruela and Trento after having been forced from their homes by flash floods. Social welfare personnel was mobilized to assist the victims of the flash floods that struck the three towns over the weekend.
The greenhouse effect and carbon dioxide aren't the only issues to consider as the planet grows warmer – they are just one part of the equation. The way that the atmosphere and oceans move heat around is changing, too, and this could have significant effects on temperatures around the world.
Without heat transfer, the world's hottest spots would be sizzling and the coolest spots would be even more frigid. Conditions in both hot and cold climates are affected by the movement of heat from the equator toward the poles in the atmosphere and oceans.
The study concludes that warming temperatures are driving increased heat transfer in the atmosphere, which is compensated by a reduced heat transfer in the ocean. Additionally, the excess oceanic heat is trapped in the Southern Ocean around the Antarctic.
For now, that heat is not re-entering the atmosphere, but at some point it may. If that were to happen, changes in heat transfer could contribute to significant shifts in normal temperatures worldwide. For instance, if we didn't have heat transfer, Ohio would be 20 or 30 degrees colder than we are right now.
More than 520 firefighters are working across Tasmania as more than 40 bushfires continue to burn. At least 3 houses have been lost, communities are under threat and rare plants in the World Heritage Area have been burnt and others are under threat. Some firefighters have been battling the blazes since before Christmas.
Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries (MAFF) reported the seventh Classical swine fever outbreak since September 2018. The outbreak was confirmed on a pig farm in Kakamigahara City, Gifu Prefecture. The farm has 127 breeding pigs and 1,535 fattening pigs.
Sri Lanka health officials are reporting 4,825 dengue fever cases through the first four weeks of 2019, according to the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health. At least two dengue-related fatalities have been reported.
The chikungunya outbreak that began last year in southern Thailand continues into the first month of 2019 as country health officials report more than 1,000 cases through Jan. 28. According to the Bureau of Epidemiology, a total of 1075 cases were reported from 14 provinces during the first four weeks. No deaths have been reported.


Darien High Schoolís spring production of "West Side Story" will premiere next week. Pictured are the "Jets."
Darien High School's spring production of "West Side Story" will be directed by Ms. Nancy Herman, Theatre 308's long-standing faculty advisor. Herman directed West Side Story in 1992; and though Staples High School produced its own production in the fall and Brien McMahon High School will be opening this spring as well, this did not stop. Herman from directing it for a second time.
When asked to describe his character, the leading male, Tony, senior Kevin Koenitzer gave his opinion.
"He's a combination of teenage angst and excitement -- a very interesting but very volatile character," he said.
However, this description could be applicable to any one of Bernstein's characters who were inspired by Shakespeare's characters within the timeless tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. In "West Side Story," it is racism not a family feud that separates the lovers; but in keeping with Shakespeare, Bernstein epitomizes the eternal nature of lovethrough a series of brash, brutal events that last over the course of a mere couple of days.
Prior to auditions, Theatre 308 decided to hold workshops so that students could learn the dance portion of the audition and be introduced to the musical's score before the actual audition process.
"We knew that for this show we were going to have to try and encourage new people -- particularly boys -- to audition, and we thought workshops would make auditions less intimidating and allow people to know [so that people knew] what to expect," Herman said.
"More than half of the guys that are in the show have had no prior vocal or performing experience, and I'll be a little subjective and say that I'm really impressed with all of them," senior Addison Thalhamer said, who will be playing the part of Riff, leader of the Jets.
Senior boy participants, such as Mike Stovall, Kincade Webster, Charlie Baird, Cal Kevorkian, and Grayson Horan, are juggling baseball, track, Post 53, and hockey commitments on top of the show. Since this is the last year that these boys can participate in 308, they were all willing to make time for the show because they wanted to be part of the selective cast.
According to Herman, "West Side Story" -- a show with a strong message -- has a small cast. More than 80 students tried out for the musical this year, but only 37 were chosen; out of the 37 cast members, only 17 are female.
"Unfortunately, the script doesn't give us the opportunity to have a big chorus, but it does mean that we have a top notch cast," Herman said.
"I feel as though our potential for this show far surpasses that of the shows that 308 has done in the past," senior Nicole Gutierrez said, who will play the part of Maria, the modern, Hispanic counterpart of Shakespeare's Juliet.
West Side Story has been a huge undertaking for Theatre 308 due to its intense and demanding choreography. Katie Mulcahey, professional commercial dancer, and math teacher Lauren DiStefano will choreograph the musical.
"I am thrilled to be working with such a great group of kids. They're eager to learn and experience a new aspect of performing," Mulcahey said.
All dance moves are modified steps from the original Broadway production (1956) as well as the screen production (1961), so the first month of rehearsals was dedicated to dance alone.
"We truly hit the ground running with this show and have tried to tackle as many dance numbers as possible before even blocking the more acting-oriented scenes," Thalhamer said.
Though it is racial tensions that drive the plotline of this show, according to senior Hannah Caldwell, who will be playing the part of Anita, "this show is centered on the loss of innocence." This thematic element is indeed highlighted by the inclusion of faculty members in the show. Herman cast teachers at Darien High School to play the parts of the adult characters in the show in order to highlight the naivety of the two gangs and their violent ambitions to rule the streets.
History teacher Mr. Bruce Clarke will play Doc; Gabriel Morrow, special education teacher and the director of Theatre 308's fall drama, "Dracula," will play Shrank; will Darien High School's Varsity Basketball Coach and special education aide Kyle Marian will play Officer Krupke; and Dennis Cummings, history teacher, will play Gladhand.
The technicality of the show must also be noted as the production crew of this musical has had to build from scratch a set composed of New York scaffolding in order to create the sense of the city.
"The set is large scale and very vertical," Senior Juli Flynn, one of the head designers of the set, said. "It is more technical than most productions because the pieces stand separate from one another on stage. Each architectural component of the set takes on a free-standing, independent presence."
Though more than 30 kids have participated in building the sets, only 16 will be needed on running crew, as most of the set remains static for the duration of the show.
Senior Kristina Lew will return as stage manager for this production after managing the fall drama, and she will be assisted by sophomore Caroline Wetterauw. Senior Amanda Hutter is acting as dramaturg and assistant to the director.
"As challenging a showas it is, it has been an easier production run because everyone is on top of their stuff," Musical Director Christopher Andrade said.
Herman applauded the adult creative team.
"We have a fantastic cast and crew, but thisshow has moved along without a hitch due to our adult creative team--from the music tothe set design to the choreography collaboration."
Tickets can be purchased online for the March 22, 23 and 24, 8 p.m. shows at www.seatyourself.biz/theatre308.


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The Grant Museum of Zoology. A Great Free London Museum For Kids
Home » Travel Blog » Europe » UK » England » London » The Grant Museum of Zoology. A Great Free London Museum For Kids
You could spend a lifetime exploring London's free museums, particularly if, like me, you have kids to educate. I've already posted about London's biggest and best free museums that appeal to kids, The Science Museum, The V&A, The National Gallery, The British Museum, The Tate Modern and the V&A's Museum of Childhood, but here's another little gem for you, The Grant Museum. This one, and its 70,000 specimens, we came across totally by accident.
Please note that all these museums were free at the time we visited. The government want to introduce charges and this could happen any time.
The Grant Museum, Where is It and What is It?
The Grant Museum of Zoology and Comparative Anatomy, founded in 1828, is part of UCL's teaching collection. It is the only remaining university zoological museum in London. The Grant's opening hours were restricted to afternoons only, Monday to Saturday. Check their official website for full details and special events. Of course, they may change opening times too.
The museum is part of the UCL complex on Gower St, near Euston Station. We were actually heading to the Welcome Collection Museum when we happened to spot the Grant. The Welcome Trust Museum is just around the corner but it was shut when we visited.
The Grant Museum took me straight back to my university days. I studied Zoology on an old-school campus with dusty shelves and wood smelling of polish, this was all very familiar to me.
My boys, at 8 and 10, loved it, but I've since spoken to people who found the museum a bit freaky. Animal skeletons and dissections don't bother me in the slightest, but if you're on the squeamish side, its probably best if you stay away.
We found the Grant Museum of Zoology to be child friendly, with kids activities on hand. Museums, like this, watching TV shows, and trips to zoos, have been a great way for my young kids to learn zoology, without school.
Robert Grant was the first professor of Zoology in England. He started to gather specimens back in the 1800s as a teaching collection for university students. In those days nothing similar was available.
Highlights include the Thylacine skeleton and dissection. This dog-like carnivore , also known as the Tasmanian Tiger, became extinct in the 1930s. These specimens, part of Robert Grant's original collection, are as close to one as any of us are ever likely to get.
The jar of moles at the top of the page is a specimen so famous it has its own Twitter account. I see nothing weird here at all. Specimens for dissection and study have to be stored and preserved and packing them in glass jars was just how it was done. It's how it's still done today.
My boys enjoyed drawing some of the specimens during our visit. The museum provided art materials on a big central table and the kids produced some great sketches of snake jawbones and elephant hearts.
The museum is small, one tightly packed room so it won't take up much more than an hour of your day. For anyone with an interest in zoology or the history of scientific study, it's well worth a look.
We hope you enjoy your time in London. If you're looking for more things to do in London with kids, you need this post.
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Real estate broker offers promise of brighter times
(CNS) Despite what he described as a tumultuous period, Kim Lund, one of Cayman's most experience real estate brokers, says that things in his industry are looking a little more promising for the property market in 2010. "While we have endured a roller coaster ride of one shock after another, this decade, as we enter 2010, we are seeing signs of strong real estate activity and there is a renewed hope of better times ahead," Lund said in his recent market report.
Never keen to admit the true extent of problems in their industry, Lund admitted in his latest review that the last 18 months of this decade will go into the record books as one of the most tumultuous times, ever. "It is a fitting end to a difficult decade, which has challenged most of us in the Cayman Islands, starting from the year 2000," he said. However, not surprisingly he was quick to predict a sunnier 2010 with a number of major development projects purportedly set to start next year this offered the promise of better things to come.
Lund said that WaterColours on the site of the old Beach Club on Seven Mile Beach is now under construction and that the long awaited Island Resort and Residences in Colliers (east side of Grand Cayman) will name their 5-star international hotel brand in the New Year and begin construction. Lund also welcomed the news regarding the US$150 million George Town cruise ship port and the promise of medical tourism with Dr Shetty's 2,000 bed hospital and ancillary buildings by late 2010.
Camana Bay, he said, was considering expanding its town centre of 650,000 square feet of leased space by building across from it, while also moving forward with development of the residential component of residences, estate lots, and parks. The Ritz-Carlton is also constructing approximately 120 condominiums in Secret Harbour, working on their golf course and starting development of their 100 plus acre Dragon Bay site.
"From a real estate standpoint, there is now proof that real estate activity is beginning to rise up from the doldrums," Lund said. "This is especially true for our resort markets of Seven Mile Beach, Cayman Kai, and the East End to Colliers areas. These markets have finally bottomed out and are now generating increased sales and showing improved demand."
The real estate broker noted that during the first 6 months of 2009, there were a total of only 21 condominiums sold on Seven Mile Beach but in the second half of 2009, there were 33 Seven Mile Beach condominium sales – the equivalent of 83% more sales — compared to just 18 in 2008 and 25 in 2007. "Our overseas purchasers have started coming back and the results indicate strong resort market sales from the summer of 2009 up to now and said December was shaping up to be one of our best months for real estate sales, in years.
realtors… never a bad time to buy… glorified used car salesmen……
and yet they get premium media coverage…zzzzz
Pave it, sell it says:
Good news??? For some. Yada yada yada. The signs in your photo say it all CNS. Wow!! What a bargain. Condos reduced from close to two million dollars to close to one million dollars. This is such good news. A lot of us were wondering Kim when we could afford to get into the market. Obviously now is the time! With such rock bottom prices. Affordable housing has become a reality! With the hard work of you and other real estate brokers. But if you paved the beach….
Artist Formerly Known as Aw' Shit says:
I have over a dozen copies of 2009's 'Destinations.' What does Kim tell potential buyers about making a bid on, perhaps 'Ivory Sands?' Kim- publish your memoirs about the rise and fall of the Cayman Islands.
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Anyone seen the plans for the Ryan project at Governors Harbour? Holy mo. It looks like he has planning permission for what is an unwanted humungous project. Has the Government done any serious planning on this with its rooms on stilts in the North Sound etc. Maybe Bernie has a bar there as well. Add in the Dart project and the Indian Hospital and oil refinery I cannot handle it all. Where are we all going and has anyone asked us Caymanians our views? By my conservative estimates and I am but a lowly bookeeper we will require a population well over 100,000 to fulfill the big mans excentric dreams.
Just who are we developing our island for?
Please someone tell me I have missed something.
chief cook and bottle washer says:
I agree- I asked in an earlier article if anyone else noticed how Big Lil Mac seemed to be aiming for a population of 100K.
To keep things in perspective- Singapore, of slightly larger land mass, is home to 4 million people…. 100K is peanuts- it will just take a little adaptation for some.
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Studying in the UK is a unique and exciting experience. The UK is flooded in history, and time spent in the capital will show this in all its glory.
By day or night, London has something to offer for everyone, and is a magnet for international students.
As well as the hustle and bustle of London, the UK has places of beauty and tranquility. The Lake District and Cornwall will give that much needed break at the weekends. Other student towns, namely Oxford and Cambridge, are also absorbed in history, and the architecture and beauty will astound you.
Living in the UK, you will never escape the love of sport. The majority of pubs up and down the country will almost always be showing one event or another - most notably a game of the nation's favourite - football. Trying to get some highly demanded tickets and soaking up the atmosphere at a live game will be an experience you won't forget.
Students in the UK will benefit from discounts for a variety of products and services, with a discount card from NUS, the National Voice of Students. From theatres to shops, museums to holidays, you will benefit financially from studying abroad in the UK.
UK universities are regarded as among the finest in the world. The 2008 THE - QS World University Rankings Top 200 includes 29 UK institutions, eight of which appear in the Top 50. World famous names such as Cambridge, Imperial College and Oxford, synonymous internationally with education and learning, underline the quality of the UK higher education system.
There are more than 130 institutions in the UK that are able to grant undergraduate degrees to students, in addition to a further 500 colleges that are able to offer educational programs of differing kinds. A huge range of courses, from accountancy to zoology can be taken, in a variety of locations and surroundings.
At the undergraduate level, scholarships are very difficult to obtain in the UK. There are no schemes administered by UK Government organisations and only partial funding offered by individual universities and colleges. All undergraduate applications for UK universities must be made through UCAS - the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service.
World class reputation for quality undergraduate degrees
Familiarity of institutions with international students
Varied history and links to Europe
High cost of tuition and living expenses
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IN 2013 there was no Wikipedia entry for Roman Road despite its historic East End market. There were entries for all the other markets in Tower Hamlets, but Roman Road and its traditional market dating back to at least 1887, had been overlooked.
High streets like Roman Road, too poor and too small to attract investment, have missed out on simple but powerful and free marketing tools such as Wikipedia. Roman Road was digitally invisible making it hard to reach out to new audiences online.
One of the Roman Road Trust's first pieces of work was to commission local historian Carolyn Clark to write an authoritative Wikipedia entry for Roman Road. It's a fascinating read covering the history of the market, some of its cornerstone shops, local landmarks, links with the East London Federation of Suffragettes, housing stock and transport connections. Everything needed to help put Roman Road on the digital map.


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New chief human resources officer switches up the department
Courtesy of Oakland University
Changes to Oakland University's human resources (HR) department have been made since the new chief human resources officer, Libby Ciliberti, started work on July 11.
Ciliberti and Chief Operating Officer Scott Kunselman are working to make the department a one-stop shop for "clients," or departments within the university. Kunselman said he hopes the changes will make the HR department run more smoothly and save the university money in the long run.
Since Ciliberti's hire, the department has been consolidated. Previously, HR was divided into two sections — one for faculty and one for staff.
In some aspects, the consolidation was as simple as moving all personnel records (I-9 forms, background checks, benefits documents, etc.) to one location.
Other aspects included creating a job-posting system that was the same for both faculty and staff.
The department is also working to create a system that puts one HR employee in charge of each department, with many HR employees overseeing multiple departments. That way, the department heads can always contact the same person for all HR needs.
This will require some cross-training, Ciliberti said, as each HR employee will have to become an expert in many aspects of HR and know where to direct department heads based on their needs.
The department is also working to create a better performance management system, according to Ciliberti.
The human resources page for the University of California, Berkeley, defines performance management as "an ongoing process of communication between a supervisor and an employee that occurs throughout the year, in support of accomplishing the strategic objectives of the organization. The communication process includes clarifying expectations, setting objectives, identifying goals, providing feedback, and reviewing results."
This communication will include an appraisal program, annual reviews and evaluation processes, training and career development programs. The processes will be matched to the fiscal year's timing, Ciliberti said.
She also said she hopes the performance management system will allow for more employee recognition.
Moving forward, the department will focus more on employee satisfaction, as well. The first satisfaction survey was completed, Kunselman said.
Changes were also made before Ciliberti's hire. Kunselman had an expert analyze OU's compensation equity and discovered that OU's was low — many employees were being paid below market levels. This caused the university to lose employees to higher-paying jobs at other companies.
Half of OU's information technology department found work at other institutions in 2015, Kunselman said.
The compensation equity was raised to market level and is now constantly monitored by experts at OU to stay consistent with the market. The increase in pay costs the university more, but saves money that would have to be spent on hiring and training new employees, Kunselman said.
Decreasing the time it takes to fill administrative positions will also save money, Kunselman said. Any time there is an interim, he or she is often paid more than the person who will be hired because they are filling a double role.
HR doesn't plan on changing the headcount in the department, Ciliberti said.
Ciliberti's position was approved at the Feb. 22 Board of Trustees meeting and was filled after a national search, according to a press release sent out by Kunselman on June 7.
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Sometimes you just don't have much energy by the time the weekend comes, no matter how much you've enjoyed your working week, because you're just too pooped.
Here's a restorative yoga practice to recharge your batteries on a Friday evening or Saturday afternoon so you can be at your best all weekend.
Supta Badda Konasana Bound-angle pose Equipment: blanket, belt and a bolster.
Generally speaking, I think people (including myself) don't know how to be tired.
Think about it. Do you recognise when you are weary and stop and rest?
It's a Beautiful Day, or Is It?
It's a gorgeous day here on Mitchells Island – twenty degrees c. (70 degrees F.) – with a light breeze. Spring blossoms are plentiful in our gardens, and I've spotted various species of birds building nests. A bevy of ducks have been parading their young around our property, an area relatively safe from predators.
Advanced Postures: What's the Big Deal?
I watched a video today featuring Richard Freeman talking about yoga while his students were doing Ashtanga Vinyasa – Mysore style – in the background. Some of the poses they were performing were ones I used to do. Others I've never been able to do, and, at this stage in my life, am unlikely to achieve.
We live on 4.5 acres of semi-rural land on Mitchells Island. Some of our property is tamed and most is not. Not that we haven't been working on it on and off for the last nine years. It's a big job trying to do bush regeneration.
Every now and then, I like to remind my readers about this healing pose: Setu Bandha Sarvangasana or the supported bridge pose.
Using props make this a restorative version of the more active bridge.
Our closest beach on Mitchells Island has lost about a half kilometre of its length in the last couple of years. That's a big chunk.
The area concerned is at the mouth of the Manning River, but the dunes all along in a southerly direction, including Old Bar Beach, are seriously eroded, too.
There's a phenomenon that we humans participate in whereby we dissociate from parts of our bodies. This can be because we don't like those parts, we find them unattractive, or they are uncomfortable or even painful.
When I was rather new to yoga, having just completed a 10 week YMCA beginners course, I moved to southern California. I was keen to find a yoga teacher and, in the seventies – way before Google searches – how to do that was to check out the local newspaper classified section.


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The Buren County was a territory situated in what is now the Dutch province of Gelderland. It was an independent county until the establishment of the Batavian Republic in 1795. Although it was not formally part of the United Provinces, in practice it was governed by it.

Lordship of Buren
The Lordship of Buren was a result of the division of the county of Teisterbant in 994. The manor was owned by the van Buren family. Their coat of arms was also the Lordship's and the city's ones. The lordship's original fortress' Buren received city rights in 1395 by the knights Allard, Asch and Erichem; but through the acquisition, war and marriage, a number of villages were grown, including Beusichem, Zoelmond, Buurmalsen and Tricht. By this marriages policy, in 1472 the lordship's ownership went to the House of Egmond.

County
Buren was elevated to a county in 1498 by Emperor Maximilian of Austria. Later Charles V wanted to raise Buren to a duchy, but Maximilian of Egmond replied: "I'd rather be a rich count than a poor duke" and thus Buren remained a county.

William of Orange in 1551 married the heiress Anna of Egmont, Countess of Buren. This is how the county of Buren came into the ownership of the House of Orange-Nassau. Since then, members of this house also carry the title of Count of Buren.

Mary, the third child of William of Orange and Anna of Egmont, founded in 1612 the orphanage in Buren, serving the following 350 years. There is also the Museum of the Royal Military Police. The town of Buren has been declared protected townscape.

With the advent of the Batavian Republic, the county ceased to exist. However, the head of the House of Orange-Nassau (the Dutch Head of State) is named, among other titles, Count or Countess of Buren and Leerdam.

List of the counts of Buren and Leerdam

House of Egmont

House of Orange-Nassau

See also
van Buren surname
House of Egmond

Buren
History of Gelderland
Buren

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On Slowing Down, Paying Attention, and Reimagining Our World
June 26, 2020 By Erin Medeiros
This article is a part of a new series called In Good Company,
featuring friends of the Conservancy
as guest contributors to our Journal.
It starts with one seed or one word, one second or one glance. A glance leads to manta rays leads to wonder. On the reef at sunset, the water's surface is silver, choppy, the clouds on the eastern horizon a soft coral. For regular walkers on the path above, it's easy not to pay attention to the water and sky. Nothing to see here. But we stop. Pausing, scanning, we notice groups of black triangles flapping in the surf. Rays congregating, moving, maybe mating. Our daughters delight in the show. We had no idea manta rays played here.
Between Keālia and Kapaʻa along the Ke Ala Hele Makalae path
Having time to observe takes me back to five days on Maui two years ago when the first group of Merwin Creative Teaching Fellows convened. The worms on the wet asphalt in the morning. My legs brushing by lauaʻe on the trail. The sound of the wind in the palms. We were fifteen teachers from public, charter, and private schools around the state. We came to be renewed, to engage our imaginations, to receive guidance in the creative process. We talked about William Merwin and the act of planting. We wrote and read and listened. We planted many seeds from which countless lessons, projects, protocols, friendships, and reminders of joy in the creativity of teaching have grown.
In these first extraordinary six months of 2020, I have felt particularly grateful for these restorative practices that allow me to reflect on my role as an educator and consider how I can take better care of myself, my children, my community, my country. Right now we are called to act, not temporarily to simply get through whatever we find difficult, but with endurance and patience. I think of The Merwin Conservancy's mission "to fully live our concerns for the world, with fearlessness and grace."
The calls for actionable steps to address anxiety, fear, disease, inequality, racism, brutality have only grown during this time. So, what can we do to fully live our concerns? What are the healthy practices we need, not only to address problems in our communities, but also to recognize and address our own complicity in them? How can we spread this full living to our families and communities? How can we all grow to be more resilient?
IMAGINATION & WONDER
James Baldwin said, "The interior life is the real life." Our imaginations have formed our realities, and we need to keep expanding them to empathize with others and process grief. Black people in our country continue to be killed by police. BIPOC are dying at disproportionately high rates from COVID-19. If not ourselves, friends and family members are directly impacted by these tragedies. Holocaust survivor and writer Elie Wiesel drew this parallel, "…we must see in every person a universe." Stemming the spread of illness and ending the systems of white supremacy that allows senseless killing depend upon our imaginations, our willingness to wonder what we don't know about others' lives, present and past.
Creativity and curiosity are active choices that engender new perspectives and internal realities. In the most recent episode of On Being , which features Jason Reynolds discussing "Fortifying Imagination", the YA author explained, "One must live a curious life…this time taking the long way home and seeing what's around you that you've never seen." Literally and metaphorically, this moment is asking us to imagine, whether we are playing the role of parent, teacher, neighbor, or citizen. Who are the people and what are the ordinary things I might see differently if I spent time wondering?
Writer and botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, who worked with our teacher fellows and appeared as part of The Merwin Conservancy's Green Room series in 2019, last month shared this poignant illumination: "But I think that that's the role of art: to help us into grief, and through grief, for each other, for our values, for the living world…grief compels us to do something, to love more. But I wonder, can we at some point turn our attention away to say the vulnerability we are experiencing right now is the vulnerability that songbirds feel every single day of their lives? Could this extend our sense of ecological compassion, to the rest of our more-than-human relatives?"
In the past month, I have been shocked by my own moments thinking, "I had no idea." Observation is a survival skill. It is what our ancestors (and certainly some of our contemporaries) had to do to find and grow food, keep themselves safe, find and maintain clean sources of water, migrate, and so on. Once we begin to live comfortably, paying attention requires practice. And it necessarily means we will both notice more that makes us uncomfortable and uncover more that we didn't know. Rather than finding ways to "solve" what we notice, we are called upon to sit with discomfort and questions.
During the fellowship, we spent time in and out of the palm garden quietly paying attention. The range of observations and emotions each session evoked was infinite. We uncovered memories, perceived intensified senses, and began to see an exponential number and variety of individuals within a bigger system. Back at the school where I teach, we integrate regular opportunities to kilo (to look closely, observe, forecast in Hawaiian) into our lessons. We are teaching and learning that to experience this means to observe the sky and cloud world (including night skies, animals living in the sky, weather), land (what's growing, blossoming, migrating, mating, drying up, turning to mud, dying, etc.), and water (where is the water around us coming from and going to, what's living in it, how is it moving, etc.).
Right now, we do well to be still and pay attention wherever possible, but ideally outside. If one cannot get outside or there is little that appears "natural" outdoors, perhaps there's a way to shift perspective and see more. Insects, birds, clouds, weather. Can one imagine and write about what is missing or once was or yet could be? A restorative practice can be simply to spend 5 minutes at the same time of day with the same outdoor space (yard, patio, street, park bench, trail, garden) with the intention to pay attention to all your senses.
As we confront an increase in cases of COVID-19, the possibility of returning to quarantine rises. We can slow down and find ways to cultivate attention, as with these ideas. Select a regular "sit spot." Tell stories that involve nature. Tap into memory. Beloved poet and fellowship leader Naomi Shihab Nye offered this: "Give yourself a 15 minute creative assignment like this: dig through a box, a drawer, a shelf, you haven't touched in a while. Find something you had forgotten about or hadn't thought of lately. Think about it. Then write a poem to it." More of her ideas for kids of all ages can be found in this recent interview.
In the fellowship, we circled up and shared multiple times a day. From a group of strangers, we made a community. Unplugging and participating together was part of our learning. Experiencing places, prompts, and meals together gave us familiarity. Being vulnerable and sharing gave us trust. This is a time to reflect on the communities we are a part of and how we can improve or transform them, create new ones, and possibly even leave those that don't support us.
Both the pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement beg us to participate in a community. We can perpetuate healthy systems, spread creative, life-giving pursuits, and make safe spaces in our communities. Whether writing poetry as a family, starting a book club with friends or colleagues, or joining marches and campaigns, we must choose to plant something everyday if we are to be renewed and strong enough to persist.
For those who feel alone, disconnected, paralyzed, 2020 is saying that now is the time to care, to act. The things we pour ourselves into, that we physically and emotionally nurture, become dear to us. We grow to love what and who we care for, and that love renews the spirit. Alison Gopnik, whose research "explores how young children come to know about the world around them," has said, "We're not just capable of caring for people because we love them — we don't actually care for our children because we love them, although we might think that — that love is engendered through the act of caring." In caring for something beyond ourselves we earn the opportunity to love and be sustained.
Imagination, attention, and renewal are symbiotic.
We imagine, pay attention, care, and are renewed in loving others, in participating in a community of beings. Tonight, my family will return to the bike path above the reef. We'll talk about the interior lives we are working to expand. We'll pay attention to the color of the sky and movement in the water and grass. We'll take comfort in this community of beings on and along the path. We'll look for the rays and wonder when we'll see them next.
ABOUT OUR GUEST CONTRIBUTOR
A 2018-19 Merwin Creative Teaching fellow, Erin Medeiros is a high school teacher at Kanuikapono, a Hawaiian-focused Public Charter School in Anahola, on the island of Kaua'i. She seeks renewal in literature and hiking, biking, or playing at the beach with her educator husband and their two daughters. Erin views teaching as a deeply creative profession and encourages her students to develop their attention to the past and present, to observe and question life. She does whatever it takes to get her students outside and into the community at least once a week and loves to prepare them each year to perform Poetry Out Loud. She believes that networks and human connections are vital to a healthy teaching career, which is one of the things that attracted her to the fellowship. She has a B.A. in History from Lewis & Clark College, and a Masters in Education from University of Oregon.
To view other entires in our "In Good Company" series of writing by guest bloggers and friends of the Conservancy, click here.
Allan Cooper says
This is lovely. Thank you!
Randi says
Erin, Your vivid image of the wild, flapping manta rays in surf has tickled my mind all day. What an inspiration you must be to your family, students, colleagues and friends!
Wendy Wells says
Well said and beautiful Erin!
TIFFANY EH says
Erin, your deeply reflective kilo expressed in this writing is so inspirational to me. Mahalo.


SOLAR ECLIPSE on SEPTEMBER 13th, 2015 ,NUMEROLOGY: Check for FREE , on How does it affect YOU!!!
A partial solar eclipse will occur on September 13, 2015. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, thereby totally or partly obscuring the image of the Sun for a viewer on Earth. A partial solar eclipse occurs in the polar regions of the Earth when the center of the Moon's shadow misses the Earth.
Let's look at the date of the solar eclipse-its 13th of September.
Now 13= 1+3= 4 = is ruled by Rahu = Uranus or Dragon's Tail.
Now Rahu(umber 4) closely connects to number 1 of Sun. That is ruled by LEO. Now as per astrology LEO is ruled umber 1. So this means LEO people would be impacted. This is exactly what Hindu astrology or Vedic astrology says- the eclipse would be in the sun sign of LEO!
But as the month is of Virgo, so Virgo people- the number 5 people would also get impacted.
Just wait! 13+9(September)+2015 = 3 = Jupiter. So that means People born on birth dates =3 would also get affected.
CHECK Your BIRTH DATE based FREE Predictions NEXT FEW MONTHS of effects of solar eclipse- Given below .
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Overall this time could be of high energy levels for you- but opposition and enmity possible. Ensure you don't clash with people at home/friends or office and try to.
Cooperate with them than taking any opposing view. Let not sudden behavior affect love matters.
Guard on your image and health.
Overall this may be a tough time mentally. Sudden fears and issue with relationships could crop up. Also there could be ups and downs and unexpected events in matters. The results could be un predictable.
Mind has to be kept positive and un affected by negatives. Not great for love or money matters. Trust each other.
Your energy levels could be much higher than usual. So be careful on what you say and avoid conflicts with children or friends this time. There is a slight dark lining that is avoid conflict and follow ethics .
This is a time you need to respect elders and follow dharma or ethics. Love is fine, but keep an eye on behavior of people. Money matters are not predictable.
Use your inner voice in money matters. Money could come in.
You may expect surprise. This time is a time for extreme caution- as the energy levels may be very high. But a lot of work can be done.
Let not any kind of errant or rebellious behavior from your side get you into any trouble with family/friends or office people.
There could be sudden surprises from all fronts-stay away from disputes .Not a great time for money or love matters- but again some surprise could be on the cards.
Just OK, there might be too many changes or surprises this time for you to deal on may be family/office or personal front.This could create stress.
Guard on what you say or communicate to your loved ones or at office. Money situation is again undefined.
Sudden and unexpected changes in life. One has to avoid haste and too much of risk taking in say stocks and money matters.
This could be an OK time- take care of females close to you ad also family troubles. There could be some troubles on the way. Success could be hard. You need to take good care of life partner.
Sudden responsibilities might come up this time at home or office front. Love and money matters needs special care.
Sudden experiences on home front or your responsibilities. Money matters could be changing and un expected results could be there.
Either a lot of success or more than usual sudden problems or matters to deal could crop up. So love and money matters need special care and prayers.
Unexpected travels or work in some specialized areas could come on your lap.
This could be an above average time for you- but one could expect success coming may be after a lot of struggle and problem solving, on the matters of family/friends or office. Planned effort would yield better results.
You may have get the kind of work or problems that you have not even imagined- this could surprise you.
Work might keep you busy to make love. Yes, money could be good under this vibration- but needs good planning and care.
times may surge also suddenly- and cause anger and conflicts. Stay away from conflicts. Sudden fights with near and dear ones could crop up. Money matters could give results- that you may not have thought of- either too good or too bad.
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Monroe Arts Society – Promoting Arts and Artists in Monroe, Orange County, and New York.
Promoting Arts and Artists in Monroe, Orange County, and New York.
Welcome to the Monroe Arts Society Website! We hope to have more posted soon! If you would like to become a member please membership form and join us today! If you are not ready to become a member, fill out our contact us form to get on our list only.
Let it Snow! We are planning to paint "en Plein Air" in the Winter Snow, and would like to invite you to paint with us. The conditions have to be just right: no wind, not too much snow, and not too icy… so times will most likely be at the last minute. But the rewards could be great! If you would like to join us, please contact Susan Roth at susanrothaicp@gmail.com to get on my list and get your warm winter gear ready!
The conditions are just right for our first Snow Paint out! If you would like to participate, or just watch, meet us at Crane Park in Monroe, NY, and look for the MAS sign. The event starts at 8:00 and ends around 10:00, but you can come later or earlier (My preference is for the Morning light.) This is a bring your own supplies and dress warmly event…we just like the company of others.
Paint With Me. If you have an interest in Plein Air (working on a painting outside) and are in Monroe, Susan Roth will be willing to lend you a set up and stand beside you and help you paint a scene at Crane Park, just to get the feel for it. All are welcome, but you have to be over 16 years of age. If you are an artist using another media and would like to try oil painting, that's great, or if you are just interested and would like to learn to paint and want to try it out before you buy all the stuff, make an appointment! It's fun, and it teaches you how to appreciate the beauty around you. Painting is a skill, all levels are welcome! Only one appointment per person, and only 20 appointments will be given this year. Please contact Susan Roth at susanrothaicp@gmail.com to make an appointment.
The Monroe Arts Society wishes to Thank the Town of Monroe, the Village of Monroe for allowing us the space to do Plein Air Events this past fall, and for the help that member John Battiglia gave us as a liaison between the MAS and the two municipalities for the planning and set up of the events.
Have you seen artists painting outside in and around Monroe, NY and wondered what our finished paintings look like? Here's your chance to see our paintings!
The Monroe Arts Society held several Plein Air paint outs in Monroe, but the two most notable ones were held at the Founder's Day Event, at Crane Park in the Village of Monroe on September 15th and at the Community Day Event on October 20th near O&R Lake in the Town of Monroe. Several professional artists participated in Plein Air event in Monroe, including Shawn Dell Joyce, Mitchell Saler, Chrissy Spoor-Pahucki, Marylyn Vanderpool, Sal Russo, Minjin Kung, Naomi Genen, Mary Mugele-Sealfon, R.G. Peredo, Kat Parrella and Susan Roth. The art created at these events, along with other artworks will be displayed at the Monroe Village Hall on December 15th-and 16th from 10-4 with an opening reception on December 15th at 10 a.m. The art on display at this event will center on the beauty of Monroe, and the Plein Air that was created here, but other subjects will be on display as well. The public is invited to this event, and to experience the beauty of Monroe through the eyes of these artists. Art will also be for sale at this event. Our local artists enrich our communities and provide us with important reminders of the beauty of the places that we call home.
Mitchell Saler, RG Peredo, Naomi Genen, Marylyn Vanderpool, Susan Roth, Kat Parrella and Sal Russo.
It was a beautiful day, with lots of activities, and great food at the park. It was definitely an experience that everyone enjoyed and we will hope to be there next year.
Minjin Kung is an artist, mother and wife based in Hudson Valley, NY. She received her BFA 83 in Graphic Design at Pratt Institute with additional studies at the Art Students League. She was the owner/director of the Doda Art Center in Queens for more than 10 years. Recently one of Minjin's painting "Afternoon at Village of Monroe" was selected as an official town postcard of Village of Monroe, NY. You can learn more about Minjin and her work at http://www.Minjinkung.com. She is a founding member of the Monroe Arts Society, and designer of the Monroe Arts Society logo.
A resident of Monroe and founding member of the Monroe Arts Society, Susan has a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts and Art History from the University of Oklahoma, and a Masters in Regional and City Planning. She has been using her organizational skills developed through non-profit management over the last 15 years to establish the Monroe Arts Society, after being inspired by the Wallkill River School in 2012 during her Leadership Orange Training. Her preferred medium is Oils for Plein Air, but she also uses acrylics and create drawing/mixed media art.
A resident of Monroe, Sal's preferred medium is pastels. He is a natural artist that has displayed in many exhibits in Orange County, including the Wallkill River School of Art where he has participated in Plein Air Workshops as a demonstrating Artist. Sal's work can be found in many private collections. He is a founding member of Monroe Arts Society.
A resident of Monroe, Marylyn can be often spotted in Monroe painting the beautiful scenery. She has won many awards for her work and her paintings are included in many private and corporate collections. Marylyn spends as much time as possible living her passion, painting in her studio, or "En Plein Air". You can learn more about Marylyn and her work at her website, http://www.marylynvanderpool.com. She is a founding member of the Monroe Arts Society.
Sales will be at the new pavilion at Crane Park, pictured above. To participate in this event please contact Susan Roth at susanrothaicp@gmail.com.


It's time for veterinarians to promote proper use and client education.
But, medical marijuana for dogs?
Whether or not veterinarians are ready, it's already here. Certainly, rigorous scientific research should precede its sale for the canine consumer, but the public isn't waiting. Customers are purchasing products laced with cannabis for dogs or sharing some of their own stash with their cats.
Given the seemingly immense potential of "pot for pets," why does simply raising the issue generate a recoil response from veterinarians? Some cite the shortage of studies, though more research exists for the pharmacology of cannabis than for many "natural" products in common use.
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The problem isn't the plant; it's people.
Depending on the dose and route of administration, the consequences of cannabis can be catastrophic, causing toxicosis in as soon as 30 to 60 minutes.
As guardians of animal health, welfare and public health, veterinarians occupy the unique position of working with both sides of the issue – human and veterinary – through a One Health dimension. While information regarding the metabolism and distribution of active cannabis components remains far from complete, seminal research provides some guidance.
Many of the untoward effects of commercial preparations for humans when taken by nonhumans stem from the high concentration of THC – the psychoactive component of marijuana.
Developing a veterinary version for health promotion may require modification of the "recipe" by introducing a more natural, balanced palette of cannabis constituents. Practicing plant-based medicine or medical herbology calls for consideration of whole-plant chemistry; this applies to marijuana as well.
Certain cannabis constituents have cardiovascular activity but few behavioral effects.15 Some may actually offset the profound cardiovascular depression seen with THC.16 A full investigation of the panoply of cannabis characteristics may pave the way to healthful, rather than harmful, medical marijuana preparations for veterinary species.
How does the landscape need to change to foster interest in, rather than frighten researchers away from, translational investigations?
Schedule I substances also require that the product have a high potential for abuse and lack of accepted safety under medical supervision. None of these unquestionably applies to marijuana.
Decade after decade, advocates of less restrictive marijuana laws have petitioned the Drug Enforcement Administration to rethink the scheduling of marijuana, thus far unsuccessfully. Each state maintains similar classification lists but now that more are decriminalizing cannabis, state and federal laws are coming into conflict.
No wonder human and veterinary researchers and clinicians have been fearful to pursue joint research!
Fortunately, in light of the growing acceptance and glowing reports of medical benefits, many large organizations are calling for change.
The AVMA has called for veterinarians to join the debate. In this author's opinion, veterinarians should not only participate in the debate, but also lead discussions, direct dialogue and promote proper use, public health protection and consumer education.
1 Wells J. New investors lighting up legal marijuana industry. CNBC. November 8, 2013. Accessed at http://www.cnbc.com/id/101182512.
2 Strauss K. Big marijuana: is it the future? Forbes. 12-30-13. Accessed at http://www.forbes.com/sites/karstenstrauss/2013/12/30/big-marijuana-is-it-the-future/ on 01-14-14.
3 Davidson J. Pot as a pet remedy? Don't hold your breath for research. The Denver Post. January 11, 2014. Accessed at http://www.denverpost.com/marijuana/ci_24888221/pot-pet-remedy-dont-hold-your-breath-research on 01-13-14.
4 Manning S. Vet recommends medical marijuana for pets in pain. AP: The Big Story. January 5, 2013. Accessed at http://bigstory.ap.org/article/vet-recommends-medical-marijuana-pets-pain on 01-14-14.
5 Nolen RS. Veterinary marijuana? JAVMA News. June 15, 2013. Accessed at https://www.avma.org/news/javmanews/pages/130615a.aspx on 01-13-14.
6 Pfeiffer E. 'Stoner dog' epidemic sees dramatic rise in number of hospitalized pets. The SideShow. October 2, 2012. Accessed at hoo.com/blogs/sideshow/stoner-dog-epidemic-sees-dramatic-rise-number-hospitalized-192636155.html on 01-14-14.
7 Meola SD, Tearney CC, Haas SA, et al. Evaluation of trends in marijuana toxicosis in dogs living in a state with legalized medical marijuana: 125 dogs (2005-2010). Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. 2012;22(6):690-696.
8 Garcia A. Colorado veterinary clinics see increase in dogs ingesting marijuana. The Denver Post. April 24, 2013. Accessed at http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_23095971/colorado-veterinary-clinics-see-increase-dogs-ingesting-marijuana on 01-13-14.
9 Meola SD, Tearney CC, Haas SA, et al. Evaluation of trends in marijuana toxicosis in dogs living in a state with legalized medical marijuana: 125 dogs (2005-2010). Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. 2012;22(6):690-696.
10 Seligman K. Dogs' pot poisoning soars as pets dig through trash, stash. Seattle PI. December 31, 2013. Accessed at http://www.seattlepi.com/pets/article/Dogs-pot-poisoning-soars-as-pets-dig-through-5102991.php on 01-14-14.
11 Watanabe T. More dogs coming down with pot poisoning. LA Times. 09-19-13. Accessed at http://articles.latimes.com/2013/sep/19/local/la-me-watanabe-pot-pooch-20130920.
12 Fitzgerald KT, Bronstein AC, and Newquist KL. Marijuana poisoning. Topics in Compan An Med. 2013;28:8-12.
13 Meola SD, Tearney CC, Haas SA, et al. Evaluation of trends in marijuana toxicosis in dogs living in a state with legalized medical marijuana: 125 dogs (2005-2010). Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. 2012;22(6):690-696.
14 Uyttebrouck O. Dog tests positive for cocaine and marijuana. Albuquerque Journal News. January 10, 2014. Accessed at http://www.abqjournal.com/334192/news/dog-tests-positive-for-coke-and-pot.html.
15 Adams MD, Earnhardt JT, Martin BR, et al. A cannabinoid with cardiovascular activity but no overt behavioral effects. Experientia. 1977; 33(9):1204-1205.
16 Bright TP, Farber MO, Brown DJ, et al. Cardiopulmonary effects of cannabidiol in anesthetized mongrel dogs. Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology. 1975;31:520-526.
17 Wikipedia. Removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. Accessed at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Removal_of_cannabis_from_Schedule_I_of_the_Controlled_Substances_Act on 01-14-14.
18 Nolen RS. Veterinary marijuana? JAVMA News. June 15, 2013. Accessed at https://www.avma.org/news/javmanews/pages/130615a.aspx on 01-13-14.


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With electric vehicles (EVs) hitting U.S. streets in record numbers, a new study by TexPIRG Education Fund, Environment Texas Research and Policy Group, and Frontier Group highlights best practices to help local officials make their cities as EV-friendly as possible. The new report, "Plugging In: Readying America's Cities for the Arrival of Electric Vehicles," includes local and state data for Dallas and Texas about the projected number of electric cars expected on the road in coming years, and how cities can accommodate these new EVs with enough places to park and recharge.
Equifax should alert all affected people to the benefits of credit freezes and offer them to all Americans for free of charge with all three major national credit bureaus. For people who don't want credit freezes, Equifax should offer free credit monitoring for an unlimited amount of time.
"Texas Governor Gregory Abbott said Tuesday that state and federal inspections of hazardous waste sites and landfills in the Houston area have found no evidence so far of any leakage. While it is hoped that none of these sites are currently leaking any toxic chemicals, the Governor's comments are premature.


Tonya Keach Moist began proudly teaching prenatal yoga in 2002. Once introduced into the world of birth, she quickly felt a passion take hold. After over a decade and a half of teaching, that passion has only grown stronger. In 2008 she became a mother herself, and had her second child in 2016. It was amazing homebirths that brought her greatest teachers, her daughters into the world. Tonya feels blessed to continue to be a part of pregnancy for hundreds of women in our community, and has expanded into offering retreats for mothers in waiting. She awaits the excitement of seeing her "yoga babies" become "yoga mamas" themselves one day.
Tonya also has been honored to utilize her alternative medicine practice using the BodyTalk System to help many mothers prepare their bodies, minds, and spirits for birth and motherhood. She has even had tremendous success in supporting breastfeeding and milk production . Please contact her at 309-830-9341 or tonyakeach@gmail.com.


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The Dangers of Science: Imam Ghazzali's Advice on Philosophy
About a thousand years ago, Imam Ghazzali wrote in his autobiography, 'Deliverance from Error': "a clumsy and stupid person must be kept away from the seashore, not the proficient swimmer; and a child must be prevented from handling a snake, not the skilled snake-charmer."
This was his advice to students who studied philosophy, particularly the Greek philosophy of Plato and Aristotle which many Muslims took pride in at that time. The Imam was warning them of the dangers that could result from this type of study. But he didn't stop at philosophy. He even warned people about studying mathematics and other natural sciences. Why?
So You Thought You Were Safe
What's wrong with an innocent subject like math, you might ask? That has nothing to do with religion. Well, here is what the Imam had to say:
"The mathematical sciences…nothing in them entails denial or affirmation of religious matters…from them, however, two evils have been caused…"
He readily admits that there is nothing intrinsically harmful in such a science, which is generally disconnected from Islamic beliefs. Nonetheless, the study of this science resulted in two dangers which greatly affected the beliefs of many students.
The First Danger: Blind Conformity
The Imam continued: "One of these is that whoever takes up these mathematical sciences marvels at the fine precision of their details and the clarity of their proofs. Because of that, he forms a high opinion of the philosophers [who were the mathematicians at that time] and assumes that all their sciences have the same lucidity and rational solidarity as this science of mathematics. Moreover, he will have heard the talk of the town about their unbelief and their negative attitude… [they say]: 'If religion were true, this would not have been unknown to these philosophers…'" What Imam Ghazzali was trying to point out is that students who read the mathematical works of Pythagoras, Ptolemy or Aristotle became so impressed by those authors that they followed them blindly even in their non-mathematical ideas on metaphysics and religion.
The Imam then expresses his deep regret over this sad state of affairs: "How many a man have I seen who strayed from the path of truth on this pretext and for no other reason!" He criticizes these students for blindly following these mathematicians even in their religious ideas under the false assumption that all of their ideas, from their belief/disbelief in God to their views on the purpose of life, must be based on the same strong proofs as their mathematical principles.
Not much has changed since then. How many times have I heard a Muslim doubting something about his own religion while saying: "but scientists say…"? One thousand years have passed and this danger persists. How many Muslims have doubted their belief in Allah simply because of the naturalist Charles Darwin, the psychologist Sigmund Freud or the economist Karl Marx propagated their atheistic/agnostic ideas? Even today, the popular writings of the zoologist Richard Dawkins and the physicist Stephen Hawking influence millions of people about what to believe concerning the purpose of life. Hundreds of intellectuals anxiously wait for Hawking to make up, or change, his mind whether or not he believes in God, as if he was the pope about to issue a decree or retraction.
Imam Ghazzali advised people to remember that a man skilled in one field is not necessarily skilled in every field. He also noted that the internal consistency in one field of study does not necessarily imply the same in another field. People must realize that just because someone may have the ability to process mathematical equations quickly in their mind or to figure out how certain chemicals work with one another doesn't mean that they have all the answers to life.
The Second Danger: Throwing Out the Baby with the Bathwater
The Imam points to another problem, which arises as a reaction to the first danger. When some well-meaning believers realized the danger resulting from studying these sciences, they began to form a hatred for the subjects themselves rather than differentiating between the science itself and its adherents. The Imam said, "The second evil likely to follow from the study of the mathematical sciences derives from the case of an ignorant friend of Islam who supposed that our religion must be championed by the rejection of every science ascribed to the philosophers…"
Imam Ghazzali noticed the excessive precautionary measures that some Muslim scholars advocated in his time and exposed the danger of such a view. If mathematics, philosophy, biology, physics, etc. are leading people away from Islam, should they be abandoned completely? Several Muslim scholars did incline towards such a view on the basis that it is not worth putting someone's Islam in danger for a few worldly benefits that these sciences might bring. Imam Ghazzali, on the other hand, favored a more practical approach where those who are ready to master the subject and see it for what it is need not be afraid of falling into the pool.
So what should Muslims do in such circumstances? Most high schools and universities require a student to study several subjects at the same time, even if they are not specializing in that field. It is unrealistic to assume that every student would have to master every subject that might put their Islamic beliefs in danger. Rather, a more practical alternative is to push for the development of an Islamic Studies curriculum that equips the student with answers to the most common attacks against Islam. Without such preventive measures, some Muslim students will continue to suffer from the venomous snake-bites while others will drown in the ocean of deviant ideas.
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Much has been said and tweeted regarding the Pusha T and Drake beef in the past few days. Kanye West tweeted that he is not about beef and the team should move about love, J. Prince advised Drake to not unleash what is being referred to as a "career ending" diss and Drake has let out on Instagram that his last few days have been heavy. But no one heard from Pusha until now.
In an interview with Vanity Fair, the Daytona spitter also let fans know the battle is over, citing closed-door conversations as a contributing factor.
With that said, let's get back to the music. Hopefully, Scorpion is on the way.


Reposted from July 28, 2011: In retrospect I clearly see a much different past view of myself than the one visible to me today. Now when glancing in my mental "rear-view mirror" my old behavior is much easier to explain and understand. Back then were the days when my feelings were frequently about not measuring up. No matter what I accomplished it was rarely good enough. Achievement usually felt flawed. I frequently nitpicked what was good until there were defects in them I created.
In the past I spent so much time wanting to be loved and hoping love would find me. My yearning was engulfing. I did not see the special love I sought even when it was before me. I searched past it for something else. I felt empty and lost. The reason that love I so desperately sought eluded me was because I wanted someone to fill me up with love, which is not how life works. What I needed had to happen from the "inside out".
Those were the days when being alone for more than a few days made me crazy. I was like some battery that needed to be recharged, but could not charge itself. The shortage was because I did not love myself. The energy… the feeling… the charge… I wanted so much-needed to come from within myself. But I did not know how.
Today I know that loving my self is mainly about self-respect. It's the only dependable way I have control over creating love for myself. In the past when expecting love from an external source, and what I got did not fill my void I felt even worse. No one could love me until I loved myself. I am able to receive no more love than the amount of love I have for me.
feeling the way I do.
I imagine if I thought for a while I could create a fairly long list of the ingredients I used to fall in love with myself (most days anyway). Highest on the list would be: forgiving my self! Only by letting go of wrongs done, failings and mistakes could the blemishes I placed on myself begin to fade. It took saying "I'm sorry" to a lot of people. Too, I learned in some cases there is no good to come of trying to express regret to those wronged. For some it only makes things worse (a difficult lesson).
As I think of what I am grateful for this morning, what is on the top of my mind is how I feel about myself today. It has been a rough and painful path to get here, but I am grateful to have found the route. I feel the best about myself I ever have. There is a good measure of peace inside me I never knew before. My life has been blessed in many ways, but none more so that learning how to love myself. Many helped me get here. To all those who have and do love me… thank you for kindness and support that kept me on this path of learning to love myself.
is to accept oneself completely.
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What's a proven way to lower your energy costs? It turns out: learning what your neighbor pays. Alex Laskey is the co-founder and president of Opower, and in his TED talk he shows how a quirk of human behavior can make us all better, wiser energy users with lower bills to prove it. This is a summary of his talk at the 2013 TED Conference, and it is the first part of our two part series on the developing - and incredibly exciting - energy management industry.
Have you checked your email today? What about your bank account, brokerage account, credit card statement? Do you check your finances regularly?
Now what about your energy usage?
Alex Laskey asked the audience at the 2013 TED Conference how many of them monitor their energy consumption, and only a few people raised their hands. This was a room full of people that are passionate about the future of our planet; and even they weren't paying attention to their energy usage that is driving climate change. He then turned his attention to a photo of an elderly woman on the screen behind him - saying her name was Harriet - and that she was not an energy geek (the term he used to describe the few people that raised their hands). This is the story of how Harriet came to pay attention to her energy usage.
This is coal, the most common source of electricity on the planet. It has enough energy to light this bulb for more than a year.
But by the time the energy reaches the light bulb most of it is lost to things like transmission leakage and heat. Only about 10% of the energy ends up as light. Therefore, this much coal would last about a month.
How can we get the people in this room, and across the globe, to start paying attention to the energy we're using and start wasting less of it?
The answer comes from a behavioral science experiment that was run in a hot summer 10 years ago in San Marcos, CA. Graduate students put signs on every door in a neighborhood asking people to conserve energy by turning off their air conditioning and turning on their fans. In a slight twist (that should have been the origin for Optimizely) the group used 4 different messages.
And a third group received something about being good citizens and preventing blackouts.
When surveyed, 77% of your neighbors said that they turned off their air conditioning and turned on their fans. Please join them by turning off your air conditioning and turning on your fan.
And they did. The people receiving the fourth message showed a significant decrease in energy consumption simply by being told what their neighbors were doing! So what does this tell us?
When something is inconvenient, tactics like moral suasion or financial incentives don't do much to move us - even if we believe in it. But social pressure? Now that's powerful. That results of that experiment also tell us that if social pressure can be harnessed correctly, it can be a powerful force for good.
Inspired by this insight, in 2007 Alex Laskey and Dan Yates started a company called Opower. The company went public on the NYSE this past April, and is considered to be the global leader of cloud-based software for the utility industry, currently working with 93 utility partners in 8 countries. Among other services, Opower analyzes energy usage data and provides consumers with personalized home energy reports that show how their consumption compares to their neighbors in similar sized homes. Just like the effective door hangers from the experiment, people can't help but compare themselves to their neighbors, and Opower provides targeted recommendations to help them save. At first with paper reports, then on the web, and now consumers can access and manage their energy usage through the Opower mobile app. It even works with controllable thermostats!
For the last 5 years we've been running the largest behavioral science experiment in the world.
In January 2013, Opower issued a press release announcing that they've saved more than 2 terawatt-hours (TWh) of energy worldwide. In the accompanying blog post they added some context for what 2 TWh (2 billion kilowatt-hours) of energy savings really means. When Alex brought up the memorable milestone in the TED Talk, he provided some more interesting equivalencies.
As of February 2013 (the time of the talk) ordinary homeowners and renters have saved more than $250 million on their energy bills.
Opower is not burning anything. They're just motivating people to pay attention and change their behavior.
20% of the electricity in homes is wasted.
The 20% of wasted energy doesn't mean that people are using inefficient light bulbs (although they may). It means that people are leaving the lights on in empty rooms or leaving the air conditioning on when nobody is home. In the U.S. alone, that is $40 billion a year wasted on electricity that doesn't contribute to our well being. It does however contribute to climate change.
Thankfully, the best material scientists in the world are developing sustainable alternatives for replacing coal, which Alex says is both fantastic and essential, before adding that the most overlooked resource to get us to a sustainable energy future is not a technology that has yet to be developed: it's us. Our current energy consumption habits. We can harness this resource without any new technologies simply by applying behavioral science. We can do it today, we know it works, and it will save us money right away.
Utilities are still rewarded when their customers waste energy. They ought to be rewarded for helping their customers save it.
Reducing our carbon emissions and saving energy is about much more than household energy use.
It was then that her eyes lit up. She looked at me, and she said "you're exactly the person I need to talk to! You see 2 weeks ago my husband and I got a letter in the mail from our utility - it told us we were using twice as much energy as our neighbors! [audience laughs]. For the last 2 weeks all we can think about, talk about, and even argue about is what we should be doing to save energy. We did everything that letter told us to do, and still I know there must be more. Now I am here with a genuine expert - so tell me - what should I do to save energy?
By the end of the decade we will all be asking it - and Opower is leading the charge.
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I've always been drawn to the notion of defending the underdog, and believe that my success as a criminal defense lawyer stems largely from my willingness to challenge (and hopefully defy) the odds on behalf of my clients. In my line of work, it's essential to project confidence when you're positioned between an accused individual and the state or federal government.
Mr. Adams concentrates his practice in the areas of criminal defense, internal investigations, attorney ethics matters and disciplinary proceedings, and complex commercial litigation. With a national practice that has encompassed the representation of high profile individuals, Mr. Adams has served as counsel to professional athletes, elected officials and candidates for public office, political campaigns, and numerous public and private business entities.
In the healthcare sector, Mr. Adams has successfully defended physicians charged with crimes in federal and state court, as well as in front of the Board of Medical Examiners (BME). He has negotiated the relicensure of physicians whose licenses were revoked by the BME and assisted in the development of re-entry plans in conjunction with the BME and the Office of the Attorney General. In addition, he has defended physicians in Medicare debarment proceedings and negotiated their re-entry into the Medicare program.
With a demonstrated track record of success in taking on difficult matters, Mr. Adams has tried cases in state and federal courts throughout the country. His experience includes appearances before the U.S. District Courts for the District of New Jersey, Northern District of California, Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Illinois, District of South Dakota, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He has argued significant matters before the New Jersey Supreme Court and Appellate Division, and before other state courts including those in Florida and Alabama.
Recipient of the Professional Lawyer of the Year Award from the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law (2017)
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Representation of a New Jersey contractor charged with theft by deception related to work performed by defendant's company following Superstorm Sandy.
Ongoing representation of one of the country's leading installers of artificial turf in numerous matters, including regulatory investigations, bid challenges and litigation with competitors.
Representation of an international hospitality company in a federal criminal investigation involving various individuals within the company.
Representation of the principal of a privately held company in the construction and demolition industry who is the target of a federal criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Representation of the Board of Education president of a New Jersey municipality, who is the focus of federal and state investigations surrounding his actions as a public official.
Representation of a defendant charged by the State of New Jersey with criminal possession of numerous assault weapons.
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While attending law school, Mr. Adams served as President of the Seton Hall Law Student Bar Association
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Author, Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order 124 Releasing Certain Low-Level State Prison Inmates to Curtail Spread of COVID-19
Greenbaum, Rowe Smith & Davis LLP Client Alert, April 13, 2020
Quoted, After 3rd Circuit Setback, Defense Lawyers Look for New Path for COVID-19 Compassionate Release
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Quoted, 'The Alternative Was Uncertain': Many Federal Criminal Proceedings to Go Remote
Author, A Deeper Dive: Definitions and Consequences of "Price Gouging" During COVID-19 in NJ and the Greater Tri-State Area
Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP Client Alert, March 31, 2020
Author, New Jersey Supreme Court Takes Unprecedented Action of Releasing Inmates from County Jails in Response to COVID-19 Crisis
Featured, Taking a Risk in Law: The Keys Behind StartingYour Own Firm and MarkingYour Legal Footprint
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Seton Hall University School of Law, J.D., 1998
University of West Virginia, B.A. cum laude, 1995
New Jersey, 1999
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 1999
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