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Saving and skimping in Toronto this summer
Using Ka Wei, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and Caffiends to your advantage
Photo of the 501 streetcar in Chinatown. CC Flickr by Don Gunn.
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Toronto is a city of opportunity, and with opportunity comes temptation. A 15-minute walk anywhere south of Bloor will lead you past fine dining and food trucks, cafes and bars, book stores and record shops — all of which will tax your willpower, strain your attention, and ultimately drain your wallet.
It's a battle I know all too well; after popping off in the early days of September like some sort of pudgy, pretentious Drake, my lifestyle caught up with me, and I was forced to reform. I sought out the advice of my smarter, thriftier friends, and scraped by for the next five months on eggs, sriracha, cheap coffee, and handouts.
That episode let me in on one of Toronto's best-kept secrets: with some luck and resourcefulness, the city can be liveable — you just have to know the right spots.
For food, fifth-year Clara Rutherford recommends Chinatown's big-time produce vendors: Ka Wei, Hua Sheng, and Lucky Moose. Stocking up on cheap, nutritious grub like kale, beans, and rice will keep you full throughout the day, while dashing into a hole-in-the-wall bakery, like Mashion Bakery on Baldwin and Spadina, is great for loading up on banana bread or pork buns, says Rutherford.
However, flying around these crazy, mosh-pit produce markets can be stressful. The employees blur past you, prefer cash, and have no time to chit-chat. But when you can find a kilogram of quick oats for $3, it's a trip worth taking.
On your way back from Hua Sheng, scoop these up and throw 'em in the freezer: meats, bread, produce, sriracha, whatever. Each are savoury, cheap, and will let you save up some money for your nights out.
Another food tip: after 3:00 pm, the CityMarkets across town sell 'enjoy tonight' products; food that they're forced to sell because it will 'expire tomorrow.'
If you're planning on hitting the town, fourth-year architecture student David Suskin recommends pre-gaming with some cheap alcohol. Pabst Blue Ribbon is always in vogue, while some of the grimier Ontarian wines are sold for around $7. After loosening up, Suskin and I recommend storming into Wide Open, Sneaky Dee's, the Madison Pub, or Ein-Stein — of meme page fame. All boast cheap beer, and the latter has free cover on Friday and Saturday.
If you're feeling some cheap coffee after your night out, avoid hitting the more bougie Toronto areas, like Yorkville, Queen West, and King Street. Instead, slip into Caffiends. This tiny, student-run cafe, based out of a shoe closet in Old Vic, sells coffee at a dollar per mug, and offers up one of the best atmospheres in Toronto.
There are other great, inexpensive dives on campus, too. Recent graduate Arielle Mantes recommends Trinity's The Buttery or Victoria's Ned's, but with a few caveats. The drinks there can be pricey, Mantes says, so make sure to bring a reusable mug and tea bag with you to skip the line and cut costs.
If you're really down and out —think early April, trapped at Robarts, snow on the ground — you can always go to Starbucks. If you're a Starbucks Gold member, you get a free drink on your birthday. The good news is all it takes to become a member is an email and a few spare minutes to sign up, so make sure to pop by on your birthday for that free drink.
Everyone has their own strategies on how to get by in Toronto. Maybe you sniff out free food on campus: college societies and Frosh week are especially known for this. Perhaps you budget, prep meals, and fast through breakfast. Safe to say, there are hundreds of things you can do, and even more waiting to be discovered.
Starbucks at College and Beverley closes doors to make way for new condo
Local residents concerned about pollution, noise, influx of students to area
Starbucks has no plans to open a store in the new condo or in the general vicinity of College and Beverley. SOFIA LUDWIG/THE VARSITY
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The Starbucks on the southeast corner of College Street and Beverly Street has closed its doors permanently. In January 2020, a 29-storey condo tower will replace the five-storey, mixed-use building that housed the coffee shop.
The condo will consist of 26 floors sitting atop a three- to five-storey space designated for retail and office. It will provide 309 residential units at the southern end of UTSG.
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The current proposal for the project was sent to the Ontario Municipal Board in March 2016, and the tower will be built by Page and Steele of IBI the Group. The developer is Parallax Investment Corporation.
"[The District Manager] confirmed that everyone was offered a new position," said Tim Gallant, Senior Manager of External Communications at Starbucks Canada. "So nobody was left unemployed as a result of this closure."
Gallant added that Starbucks has no plans to open a store in the new tower or in the same vicinity as the old one. Students expressed their disappointment about the store's closure.
"I'm going to miss it because it's in a perfect location," said third-year student Alex Pavel. "I didn't know it was closing."
Pavel was not the only person surprised; many students did not know about the closure, although some flyers were handed out by employees.
Thalia Charney, a neighbourhood resident who lives right across from the building, is mainly concerned about the noise generated by the construction. "It could take a long time to build this, so it'll make the street noisy," she said. She also believes pollution may be a potential problem.
"It doesn't fit the neighbourhood," said Gale Fraser, another resident of the area. She could not see any benefits to the project and is concerned about noise and garbage disposal issues. She also fears that the tower would block sunlight from its surrounding buildings.
Fraser is worried about traffic as well. "There's supposed to be limited vehicles," she said. "But it's never what they say it's going to be."
She added that the new building would increase the number of students in the neighbourhood.
"It's a transient population," said Fraser. "We want people who are going to stay and be a part of the community." She believes that, because students live in the neighbourhood only during their time at U of T, there is no real investment in the community.
She raised concerns about vandalism as well, citing a park that was "destroyed a year and a half ago."
According to the City of Toronto staff report, the project is proposing 58 underground parking spots located underground and an entrance via College. This would not be sufficient to meet the demand created by a project of this size.
The report also specified that no information had been provided regarding the additional loading space required for solid waste management vehicles.


"Jesus Junk"is a euphemism for marketing crass Christian trinkets, dolls, t-shirts and items. One often wonders just what Jesus would think of this kind of stuff. It may be the idea of selling Jesus stuff is a betrayal of the message of Jesus; even more the person and character of Jesus.
The WWJD craze swept and in some ways still sweeps the Christian subculture. the interpretation of Charles Shelden's In His Steps posed an ethical challenge to all who would consider the call of Jesus, "Follow me." Jack Caputo takes Shelden's work and offers the reader a way to understand a hermeneutic of deconstruction in his little book, What Would Jesus Deconstruct?
No doubt anyone familiar with the Judas story would flinch as such a play on words, or acronyms as is the case here. The sting was apparent in this last season of Big Brother when Jerry referred to Dan after feeling betrayed. In fact, Jerry went a bit over the top knowing Dan taught at a Catholic School. It seemed that for Jerry to betray his military integrity was of small consequence to Dan betraying another person as an admitted Catholic Christian. Betrayal stings.
However, Rollins works from this posture to play to the idea that in order for Judas to really understand Jesus' real intent required the betrayal of his own ideology. Believing Jesus would turn out to be the overthrowing, restoring, present day King over all Israel required the betrayal of his own thinking about Jesus. So, as some suggest, following an attempt to prod Jesus on, Judas betrays Jesus thinking Jesus would live out Judas' ideology of the Messiah. When things did not turn out as Judas may have hoped, he gave evidence of remorse (returning the money) and overwhelming guilt (hanged himself). In the end, Judas idea of Jesus was overthrown by Jesus himself.
Throughout the follow-up to How (Not) to Speak of God, Rollins works to point out the need for a betrayal of our own ideologies that for us become idols. In this case our understanding of the Word, the Being and Event of God all come under suspicion. The chosen subtitle offers some help. A church beyond belief would be the church willing to betray its certainty for confidence in the (not) mysterious revelation of God.
Consider Rollins following after the way in which Jesus exploded the paradigms of his day. Here we need to consider the ways our practice of the faith has itself been a betrayal of the costly call to follow Jesus. In the end, we may need to renounce our beliefs to find what we believe. Risky, mabye? Necessary, yes. For today what Rollins offers is a way to think about an apologetic for our faith in Jesus that moves along the lines of a different foundation than what we are accustomed.


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Prevalence Of Periodontal Diseases In Diabetic And Non-Diabetic Patients- A Clinical Study.
M Mittal, H Teeluckdharry
M Mittal, H Teeluckdharry. Prevalence Of Periodontal Diseases In Diabetic And Non-Diabetic Patients- A Clinical Study.. The Internet Journal of Epidemiology. 2010 Volume 10 Number 1.
Background: The sixth long-term complication of diabetes is periodontitis. The link between periodontal and systemic health is a two-way street. Patients with diabetes are at a greater risk for developing infections, and these infections can impair these patients' metabolic control. Patients with both diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease present the challenge of managing two chronic diseases, each of which may impact the other.Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of periodontal disease in patients with type 2 DM in a single center Mauras College Of Dentistry, Oral Research Institute and Hospital at Arsenal in Mauritian population.Methods: A clinical study was carried out. A total of 2000 patients were included (980 diabetic patients and 1020 nondiabetic patients as controls). Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus who were dentate aged 40 years and above and with ≥ 6 remaining teeth were studied. The study period was 3 months. Results: Periodontal disease was seen in 49.9% of the subjects when both diabetics and controls were taken into consideration. Periodontal disease is prevalent in all diabetic patients.Conclusion: Mauritian subjects with Diabetes Mellitus had more prevalent periodontitis than healthy Mauritian subjects
The sixth long-term complication of diabetes is periodontitis. Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. These diseases are as old as mankind. Human skulls from ancient civilizations show evidence of periodontal bony destruction.[1]
Both diabetes mellitus and periodontal diseases are chronic inflammatory disorders that have a major impact on the health and well-being of millions of individuals worldwide.[2] Periodontal disease is the second main cause of oral cavity disorders affecting the population due to its high prevalence.[3] Therefore, if the presence of periodontal diseases plays any role in overall systemic health, the public health impact may be substantial.[2] Evidence consistently reveals that diabetes is a risk factor for increased prevalence of gingivitis and periodontitis.[4]
Diabetes results in changes in the function of immune cells including neutrophils, monocytes, and macrophages. Neutrophil adherence, chemotaxis, and phagocytosis often are impaired.[5,6] Defects in this first line of defense against periodontal pathogens can facilitate bacterial persistence in the periodontal pocket and significantly increase periodontal destruction.
In a 2008 review of evidence published since year 2000, Taylor and Borgnakke[7] validated previously reported conclusions that diabetes is associated with increased occurrence and progression of periodontitis and, further, that periodontal infection is associated with poorer glycemic control in individuals with diabetes.
However, inspite of the alarming increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Mauritius, no information has been obtained on the relationship of diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease. There is definitely need for investigation as we feel oral health has been neglected especially when it comes to management of DM.
This study provides consistent evidence of greater prevalence of periodontal diseases in diabetic patients. As this study was conducted using a number of different measures of periodontal disease, we can state with confidence that diabetics have an increased susceptibility to periodontitis related to diabetes mellitus.
This was a clinical study starting from January 2011 to May 2011, a total of 2000 patients were included (980 diabetic patients and 1020 non diabetics as controls). The patients were attending the outpatient dental clinic of Mauras College of Dentistry & Oral Research Institute in Arsenal, Republic of Mauritius. Included patients were type 2 DM patients who were dentate persons aged 40 years and older with ≥ 6 remaining teeth. Patients who were edentulous were excluded. The controls were non diabetic patients who were visiting the outpatient dental clinic.
Diabetes Mellitus was diagnosed according to the American Diabetes Association recommendations in 2002. Patients who were on drug treatment for diabetes and with HbA1C ≥ 7 were considered diabetic. Patients who have HBA1C ≥ 7 were considered as diabetics. Dentists performed the dental examinations. The oral health examination included an examination of the oral cavity to assess tooth count and location, local factors assessment, the soft tissue examination and the periodontal examination. Periodontal examination consisted of measurement of gingival bleeding, calculus and clinical probing depth.
Demographic variables included gender and age at examination. The analyses were carried out on participants of both genders aged 40 and above, with and without clinical diagnosis of diabetes mellitus. Specifically, participants responding that they had previously been told by a physician that they had diabetes, or who had HbA1C ≥ 7 were considered to have previously diagnosed diabetes. Brushing habits were the same for all the patients. Oral care consisted of twice toothbrushing daily and flossing. However, none of the patient used flossing.
The William graduated periodontal probe was used to assess probing depth. The data were collected when slight resistance to probe penetration was felt. The periodontal examination was carried out in all the quadrants. All fully erupted teeth in these quadrants were assessed, excluding the third molars. All the teeth present in the oral cavity were examined for periodontal parameters. Periodontitis included persons who have 2 or more teeth (or ≥ 30% of the teeth) with ≥ 5 mm probing depth. Persons who had 6 or more teeth present and who were without the aforementioned criteria of periodontitis were classified with no periodontitis. The periodontal pocket was confirmed to be present with the help of IOPA of the diseased site having alveolar bone loss.
The total number of patients was 2000; of them, 980 were diabetic patients and 1020 were controls.
Categoric variables were summarized as percentages. MS Excel was used for the analysis.
All the patients who were diabetics, they were suffering from periodontal diseases. In other words, the diabetics had 100% prevalence of periodontal disease. But while taking into account both diabetics and non-diabetics, the prevalence of periodontal diseases in both of them was 49.9%. 23.0% of the males were those who had Type 2 DM and periodontitis while 26.0% were diabetic females with periodontitis. It should be noted that there was no difference between the diabetics and controls (non-diabetics) in mean age, sex, tooth care (at least 2 times a day brushing), and smoking.
Figure 1: Bar chart representing the subjects' health status. 49% of the subjects were diabetic patients while 51% were non-diabetics. The 51% were the controls.
Figure 2: Bar chart representing the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the subjects. 26.0% of the subjects were female who were diabetic while 23.0% of them were male and diabetic. 25.7% were those who were female and non-diabetics and the remaining 25.4% subjects were non-diabetic males.
Figure 3: Bar chart representing the prevalence of periodontitis and gingivitis in the subjects of the clinical study. All the patients who were diabetics had periodontitis, that is 100% refers to diabetic patient with periodontitis. 98.2% were those who were non-diabetics and suffering from gingivitis. Remaining 1.8% were those who were non- diabetic but suffering from gingivitis.
This study indeed reveals that Mauritian subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus have significantly increased prevalence of periodontitis compared to healthy Mauritian subjects. Furthermore, this increase seemed to be independent of confounding factors, i.e., age, sex, smoking, BMI, ethnicity and other medical conditions.
A sample of 980 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients and 1020 controls would have been enough to detect this difference. The education level of our patients and controls was low. The oral hygiene was fair; 100% of the included patients were brushing at least 2 times a day. None our patients were smokers.
With pocket depth as a marker of periodontal disease in this study, periodontal disease was more common among the diabetics than the controls. This has been reported. However, diabetes has been found to be significantly correlated with the number of lost teeth, which is again one marker of disease.
Comparison cannot be made with other data because this is the first study that has been conducted in Mauritius on the relationship of diabetes mellitus and periodontitis. However studies in other countries give the same evidence. For instance, the Pima Indians of Arizona have very high prevalence of Type 2 diabetes. In this population, the severity and prevalence of loss of attachment and bone loss were greater among diabetic patients than non-diabetic control subjects in all age groups.[8,9]
Of our subjects, 49.9% had some periodontal disease. However all the diabetic patients were suffering from periodontal diseases. 100% reveals periodontits and diabetic mellitus. In our survey among Mauritian adults 40 years and older, 49% had pathologic pockets Our study had its limitations. We used only pocket depth as a marker of disease, but attachment loss and number of missed teeth may correlate more with periodontal disease. Furthermore, it was a single-center experience and could not represent the whole population in Mauritius.
The presence of periodontal disease in the diabetic subjects provides strong evidence that Diabetes mellitus and periodontal diseases have definitely a strong link between them.
This study shows that periodontitis prevalence is significantly higher in a group of Mauritian patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 compared to a group of healthy Mauritians. Diabetes affects approximately 120,000 Mauritians, more than of the adult population. A large body of evidence suggests that diabetes is a major risk factor affecting the prevalence of periodontitis.
Given the already high and increasing prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 in Mauritius, patients with should be screened for periodontitis and preventive oral health care should become part of the regular care provided to Mauritian patients with DM2. Given the proposed bilateral association between Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and periodontitis, such care may contribute to better oral and overall health.
Of both the diabetics and the controls, periodontal disease was seen in 49.9%. However in cases of diabetics, 100% were suffering from Type 2 DM. Periodontal diseases were significantly more among diabetics. Larger studies with pocket depth, attachment loss with radiologic evaluation for bone loss, are needed to assess the periodontal disease among diabetics, other systemic disease, and the general population.
1.	Phinney DJ, Halstead JH. Delmar's Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach. Albany, NY: Thomson Learning;2000:484-503
2.	http://www.dentalaegis.com/cced/2008/09/diabetes-mellitus-and-inflammatory-periodontal-diseases
3.	Petersen PE. The World Oral Health Report 2003: Continuos improvement of oral health in the 21st century – The approach of the WHO Global Oral Health Programme. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2003; 31 (suppl 1): 3−24.
4.	1. Mealey BL, Oates TW. Diabetes mellitus and periodontal diseases. J Periodontol. 2006;77:1289-1303.
5.	11. Manouchehr-Pour M, Spagnuolo PJ, Rodman HM, et al. Comparison of neutrophil chemotactic response in diabetic patients with mild and severe periodontal disease. J Periodontol. 1981;52:410-415.
6.	12. McMullen JA, Van Dyke TE, Horoszewicz HU, et al. Neutrophil chemotaxis in individuals with advanced periodontal disease and a genetic predisposition to diabetes mellitus. J Periodontol. 1981;52:167-173.
7.	Taylor GW, Borgnakke WS. Periodontal disease: associations with diabetes, glycemic control and complications. Oral Dis. 2008;14(3): 191-203.
8.	Emrich LJ, Shlossman M, Genco RJ. Periodontal disease in non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus.J Periodontol. 1991; 62: 123–31.
9.	Shlossman M, Knowler WC, Pettitt DJ, Genco RJ. Type 2 diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease. J AmDent Assoc. 1990; 121: 532–6.
Manoj Mittal, BDS, MDS
Head, Mauras College of Dentistry, Oral Research Institute & Hospital
Hitasha Teeluckdharry
Mauras College of Dentistry, Oral Research Institute & Hospital

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Summer was drawing to its end. Will was delivering the morning load of hemp and willow bark to Ben's apothecary when the report came in. Ben was filling out the receipt for the delivery, his goose quill skittering across the parchment, when Little Bill, grubby and weaselish as always, came crashing through the front door.
"Ben! Come quick!"
"One moment please. I have a bit of business to conclude with Phillip's representative, here…" The lamps in Ben's shop never gave off much light, as the wicks in the lamps had been trimmed low for fear of fire. It was a necessary precaution, with bowls and barrels of dried herbs filling the shelves and floor. Ben stood behind the counter between the customer and the more dangerous concoctions on the back shelf―ephedra, extract of apricot, the yellow flask, and many others.
"Ben, Ramesh's been murdered!"
That caught his attention. "My apologies, Will," he said. "Perhaps we can conclude this a bit later. In fact…" Ben looked Will over for a long moment, then continued, "…if your employer wouldn't mind, I think it might be of value if you'd join me for a moment."
They departed the apothecary, Ben locking the door carefully behind him, and proceeded up the street towards Ammerman's shop. Rumor evidently outpaced them; by the time they reached the store, a small crowd was gathering. Little Bill ushered them up the steps and through the main door. Inside, Ammerman was waiting.
"Hell of a thing, Ben," he said, grim-faced. He gestured from behind the counter, directly in front of the workshop door with its elaborate lock. "He was closin' last night. Milton found him like this when he came in t' open up th' shop. Hell of a thing. A free man murdered."
Ramesh was slumped by the workshop door, his throat slit from ear to ear. A small, dark man with a pencil moustache, he'd always seemed to Will to be a decent sort, at least by the standards of Ammerman's crew. He wasn't a social butterfly by any means, but was well known to be a hard worker and, unlike his boss, scrupulously polite. His devotion to Ammerman had always been something of a mystery to Will. Now there was one mystery more.
Will stared at the corpse, slowly cooling in a puddle of blood. More brownish than red, he thought. Part of him wanted to be sick. And part of him, he knew, was glad to be seeing it. Not glad it happened, he thought. But glad to see it.
"I ain't touched him yet." Ammerman said. "Reckon I'd appreciate it if ye'd take care o' th' business quick an' clean; gotta clean th' blood offa the floorboards afore we git back on th' job."
"Your concern for your employees is touching, John," Ben replied. He shook his head. "Our first murder in over twenty years. Homicide investigation really is not my line of work; I have no talent for it." He turned to Will. "What is your assessment?"
Will started a bit. Me? Even Ammerman seemed taken aback. A small knot of Ammerman's other associates had gathered in the far corner of the store, a cluster of blank expressions. Louis, Frederic, Milton…and Emily. Even paler than usual. Will's heart skipped a beat as she met his glance. If Ben noticed, he was tactful enough not to say so. "Will?" he repeated. "Tell me what you see here."
"Aw, come on, Ben," Ammerman interrupted. "That yer idea of an 'investigation'? Hand things over to a kid? That how a 'leader' does things?"
"As you've so often reminded me, John, I am not in any formal capacity this community's leader. And as I have just pointed out, I am in no sense an investigator. Haven has no one with any such expertise; crime here consists primarily of theft and barroom brawls. Your associate elected to fetch me here, despite my lack of authority, and I am doing my best to assist you. Will?"
Will swallowed, then approached the corpse, his moccasins squelching in the slowly congealing pool. He hadn't the slightest idea what to do, but with Emily watching, he elected to make the best show of it he could. He reached out for Ramesh's cold, lifeless wrist, and found no pulse. "Well," Will said, as authoritatively as he could manage, "he's dead."
"'at's some quality detective work, right there," Ammerman snorted.
Will looked the corpse over. If something in me demands to look at this crap, then let it help me now. The body wasn't bruised, or battered, or disheveled in any sense. He was the same man with whom Will had shared a nodding acquaintance, dignified and almost prissily neat, except for the fact that he was completely covered in blood with his head half off of his body. "So, were there, um, signs of a struggle? Did he have any enemies?"
"Only th' whole damn town. He was with me, r'member?"
"Will makes a reasonable point," Ben interjected. "If a man is killed, one would expect him to fight his killer. Especially a 'free man' such as your associate here. Where are the signs of a fight? How could a struggle of the sort we're postulating result in death by a single, clean wound of the sort we're observing? And how does the victim of such a crime wind up simply sitting against the wall?" He and Ammerman shared a long look.
Will interrupted with a question. "Was the front door open when the body was discovered?"
Ammerman looked over at Milton. Milton was a tiny, almost completely bald man with a persistent squint. More to the point, and very distinctively, Milton was old. He had famously chosen to retain the borderline-decrepit body in which he'd initially incarnated. One night at Luther's, Will had asked him why; he'd replied in clipped, educated tones that "to waste an incarnation for cosmetic purposes would be inefficient." As he looked over the gruesome crime scene, Milton's face was screwed up in puzzlement. "Truth be told, I've been wondering about that since I arrived. As it happens, the door wasn't open. It was closed and locked from the inside."
"Was anything taken?"
Milton shook his head. "Not so far as we've been able to discern."
"Wasn't much to take, was there?" Ammerman interjected. "Ain't even a quarter of the way back to havin' the inventory we had when th' hillmen cleaned us out. You may recall that lil' incident, Ben?"
"You seldom neglect to remind me of it." Ben had been stooping beside the corpse, he straightened up, then addressed his comment to the employees in the corner. "Well, we are fortunate in one respect. Murder does not pay in Haven, for fairly obvious reasons." He looked each of the four of them over carefully. "All we need to do is wait for Ramesh to incarnate again, and ask him who his killer was."
"I was wondering when you'd get around t' that," Ammerman said. "That's the other mystery. Wasn't nothin' taken, but there is somethin' missin'." He paused. "Ramesh's heartlight. No sign of it."
Ben blinked a couple of times, then turned to Ammerman. "Surely, the Redoubt…"
"What, did ye think we'd come t'ye before checkin' the Redoubt? We went down there straight away. Empty. Besides which, he wouldn'ta gone there." Ammerman glared. "Don't think it ain't occurred t'me an' mine that some in this community don't care for us, much. We got us a plan, me an' mine, fer when folks rise up an' initiate force against us. Any man o' mine dies at another man's hands, that man's soul seeks me out straight away, so I can rally the troops, get us armed and ready. Been waitin' some time for a move to be made against us." He gestured at Ramesh. "Looks like it's started, don't it?"
"Don't allege conspiracies without evidence, John. Is it possible that Ramesh chose The Light?"
"B'fore lettin' us know who did 'im? That sound like Ramesh t'ye?" Ammerman shook his head. "Most loyal man I ever had, might be. Even if he was movin' on, his soul woulda come to me first, gave me an' mine a warnin'"
"I suppose he would." Ben thought for a moment. "This was Ramesh's…second body, as I recall?"
"Second. Thirty-four years in it. First incarnation took three days, second less'n a week. Not as fast th' second time as Will, here, but that's still damn fast. Damn strong soul that man had. He was good for four incarnations, easy. No way he'd bail out on 'em, neither, loyal man like him. This don't smell right." Ammerman turned to Will. "Say, boy, they treatin' you right out on Phillip's farm? Seems we got us a job openin' here after all." He gave a wicked grin, gesturing at the corpse.
Will took a quick look at the corpse, then at Emily, still standing in the corner among her chosen companions. "I think I'll pass," he mumbled.
Ammerman laughed. "Reckoned y'might. Hell, might be no one'll ever wanna be part o' my outfit again, after this business." He looked at Ben for a long moment. "Might be that was the whole point of it." He raised a finger, as if in warning. "Won't shut us down, though. Won't shut us up, neither. Gonna keep on' keepin' on. Might ought be we'll be a bit more vigilant, though." His eyes narrowed. "Yeah. Might be we'll be eternally vigilant, here on out." He turned back to Will. "That aside, door's still open t'ye, boy. Come t' me, ye come in as a free man an' an equal. Come tell me a few things. Might ought be I'll have a few things t' tell ye as well."
Ben looked at Will, then back at Ammerman. "Will will do as he feels best. In the meantime, I commend you for choosing to take further precautions. Whether you believe it or not, John, I mean you no harm." He turned to go. "We will need to inform the community of this event at the next meeting; better to have it out in the open than allow the rumor mill to do its work. We will all need to be on our guard."
Ammerman nodded. "On that, anyway, we agree. You keep yer eyes peeled for a heartlight, Ben. Believe I'll do the same. I'm a damn sight interested in what Ramesh has t' say."
Ben went out the door and down the steps, Will following in his wake. As they reached the bottom of the stoop and turned towards the street, there came a call from the doorway. "Will?"
Will turned and saw Emily ducking out the door. His heart immediately vaulted into his throat. You said you needed me to go away for a while. Has it been a while yet? Her face was drawn, her eyes alert. She descended the steps quickly. They shared an awkward glance. Will struggled mightily for the right thing to say.
You wanted to be around people who challenged you, Emily. Is this the sort of challenge you had in mind? You wanted to handle your own monsters. Now that there's one on the loose, how are you handling it?
He wondered, but said nothing.
"I wanted you to know," Emily said, "that I did ask Ammerman about the Seraphim."
It wasn't what Will had been hoping or expecting to hear. The surprise must have shown on his face, because Emily hastened to clarify. "Don't worry," she said, "I asked as if it were my own question. I didn't tell him it was you who wanted to know."
"What did he say?"
Emily cocked her head a bit to the side. Her eyes were strange.
"He told me to find out what you knew about them."
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Groupon Releases 'Breadcrumb' Point-of-Sale App for iPad
Tuesday May 14, 2013 11:40 AM PDT by Juli Clover
Groupon has launched Breadcrumb POS, new point-of-sale app designed for small business owners that will compete with offerings from companies like Square.
The Breadcrumb name comes from the hospitality point-of-sale system that Groupon acquired last year. Breadcrumb POS will exist alongside the company's recently renamed Breadcrumb Pro app, which is targeted at larger retailers like restaurants and cafes.
With Breadcrumb POS, merchants can accept payments and manage finances on the iPad. The app works with the Breadcrumb card reader, which is purchased directly from Groupon.
To compete with services like Square Register and PayPal Here, Groupon is offering low rates, charging just 1.8 percent per credit card swipe or 2.3 percent for keyed-in purchases, with a $0.15 fee for each transaction. The app has several additional features, including functionality for printed receipts, menus, and discounts.
- Easy Account Creation, Simple Setup, Fast Customer Checkout
- Multiple Tax Rates, Custom Items, Flexible Discounting
- Employee Roles, Menu and Tip Customization
- Beautiful Real Time Sales, Product Mix, Till Reports
- Email Receipts, Custom Printed Receipts, Prints Kitchen Tickets
- Supports One or More Printers, Optional Cash Drawer
- Just 1.8% + $0.15 per swipe for Visa, Mastercard, and Discover (Amex rates vary)
- $5000 in Free Processing with purchase of secure card reader (limited time)
- Free Live Support
Breadcrumb POS is an iPad-only app that can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [Direct Link]
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every time I read POS: piece of ****
Breadcrumb has been around for 2 years now, not sure why this is making headlines.
Sponsored article I'm guessing. Groupon also bought Breadcrumb last year and I personally think they will make it worse. Groupon doesn't really have it all together nor do I think they have what it takes to make this software really shine.
We say right in the article that Groupon acquired Breadcrumb last year. This is a new app intended to broaden the appeal to other businesses beyond the restaurant focus of the original Breadcrumb.
And you should know by now that we don't do sponsored articles.
Apple's Headset Will Reportedly Let Customers Create AR Apps via Siri


PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - The Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center held a 'Walk in my Shoes' event Saturday.
The event was one of many they've held throughout April to celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
They walked from the Children's Advocacy Center to the Bay County Courthouse and then to the Trauma Therapy Treatment Team building, all places that signify what the center aims to help children with.
Abby-Rose Bachelor, a walk participant, said, "People don't talk about these things they think it's too harsh or it's morbid or that kids aren't going to understand or that they can't...they don't have the mental capacity to comprehend things like this and that's just not the case because it is children that it affects and silence is violence and telling kids that it's not okay to talk about is like telling them it's not okay to tell the truth."
The Founder and CEO of the Lauren's Kids Foundation, Lauren Book, was also there to take part in the event. Lauren's Kids is a foundation dedicated to preventing sexual abuse through education and awareness.


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Kaleidoscope - Young Composers
TVNZ's arts programme visits the 6th annual Young Composers Workshop held at the Nelson School of Music (May, 1987). It allows 20 promising young composers to hear their music performed and to compare notes with their peers — an opportunity that wasn't available two decades earlier for budding composers like workshop organiser Ross Harris. Solo instrumental works, ensemble pieces and electronic music are featured — with inspiration found in everything from poems by James K Baxter and Sylvia Plath to slipping and falling while walking down a hill.
Murray Grindlay: Film composer and jingle writer extraordinaire...
Interview, Camera and Editing – Andrew Whiteside
Murray Grindlay first rose to prominence as the lead singer in the 60s blues band The Underdogs. Since then he has written the music for a number of feature films, such as Sleeping Dogs, Once Were Warriors and Broken English; as well as countless TV commercials, including the classics Dear John and the Great Crunchie Train Robbery. Currently Grindlay is producing a web-based kids music show The One Winged-Bee Called Emily.
The Top 10 NZ Television Ads
Great adverts are strange things: mini works of magic, with the power to make viewers smile, cry, and even buy. Kiwi directors have shown such a knack for making them, they've been invited to do so across the globe. But this collection is about local favourites; dogs on skateboards, choc bar robberies, ghost chips. NZ On Screen's Irene Gardiner backgrounds the top 10 here.
Brian Brake at the NFU
Brian Brake is regarded as New Zealand's most successful international photographer. But before heading overseas to work for photo agency Magnum and snapping iconic shots of Picasso and the Monsoon series for Life magazine, he was also an accomplished composer of moving images. He shot or directed many classic films for the NFU, including NZ's first Oscar-nominated film.
The Tony Williams Collection
This collection is a celebration of the eccentric, exuberant career of NZ screen industry frontrunner Tony Williams. As well as being at the helm of many iconic ads (Crunchie, Bugger, Spot, Dear John) Williams made inventive, award-winning indie TV documentaries, and shot or directed pioneering feature films, including Solo and cult horror Next of Kin.
Ka Haku Au - A Poet's Lament
Ka Haku Au — A Poet's Lament won Best Māori Language show in 2009. The one-hour documentary drama celebrates the life and songs of Kohine Whakarua Ponika. The largely unsung Tūhoe, Ngāti Porou composer — who couldn't read a note of music, created some of the most popular Māori waiata written, including 'Aku Mahi', 'Kua Rongorongo' and 'E Rona E'. Mostly in Te Reo, the show features Kohine's whānau in dramatic roles, performances and interviews. Kohine's children produced a CD of her waiata, available on iTunes, which in turn inspired the documentary.
Film, 2018 (Trailer)
Movie Vermilion follows composer Darcy (Jennifer Ward-Lealand) over a summer month, as her daughter prepares to marry. Darcy sees colours when she plays musical notes, but after seeing the colour vermilion she is prompted to secretly make her own plans. The exploration of motherhood, family and female friendship marks the feature debut of director Dorthe Scheffmann (Cannes-selected 1995 short film The Beach). The ensemble cast includes Theresa Healey, Goretti Chadwick (Game of Bros), and newcomer Emily Campbell. The production team were 85 per cent female.
This documentary revisits six eventful weeks in 1949. Led by cameraman Brian Brake, an all-star art team — James K Baxter as scriptwriter, composer Douglas Lilburn and painter John Drawbridge (all under 30; Drawbridge was 19) — attempt to make a 'cinematic poem' about an ascent of Mt Aspiring. Baxter's notes on the trip evolved into his poem In the Matukituki Valley. Aspiring features a lost script, Drawbridge's memories (he recalls storyboards for a snow cave light show here) and a surprise ending. View footage of the never-completed film after the excerpt.
Elgar's Enigma
Near the end of his life, renowned English composer Edward Elgar composed some of the greatest music of his career. This film examines the idea that Elgar's deeply emotional Cello Concerto in E Minor was provoked by memories of his first great love, Helen Weaver, who emigrated downunder after their relationship ended. After learning that Weaver's son had been killed fighting in France, Elgar was moved to write a war requiem. The award-nominated film mixed interviews, dramatisations, and a performance of the concerto by cellist Lynn Harrell and the NZ Symphony Orchestra.
30 Arthur Street
30 Arthur Street was a Wellington musical institution. For more than 18 years the building was used as rehearsal space and studio, in which time 20 plus albums and nine feature film scores were partly or wholly recorded there. Directed by Plan 9 composer David Donaldson, this impressionistic documentary chronicles some of the building's musical history, plus its destruction to make way for a bypass. Among the musicians featured are Toby Laing from Fat Freddys Drop, drummer Anthony Donaldson, and ex-Mutton Bird David Long.


Homemade Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies are decadently delicious and perfect to share with the special people in your life. They're absolutely heavenly!
These red velvet cheesecake brownies are the perfect sweet treat!
Like most busy parents, Mr. Juggling act and I get precious little time together during the week. After long hours at the office, and a 40 mile one way commute, he's usually exhausted at the end of the day.
Recently, I saw a study that said 'couples who do nothing together are happier.' But it has to be the right kind of do nothing. Not the kind where we're sharing space on the couch, but both on our phones and in our own worlds. Quality time doesn't have to anything elaborate. We've found simply watching HGTV can spark fun "what if" conversations and help us reconnect.
And late at night when the kids are in bed, we are always sharing a snack. Mr. Juggling Act loves his salty snacks, while my sweet tooth always rules. My red velvet cheesecake brownies might be the one exception Mr. Juggling Act makes because these babies are so decadently delicious. Imagine the best fudge brownie you have ever had, tempered by the sweet creaminess of the cheesecake swirl. In a word – heavenly.
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First, preheat the oven to 350-degrees F. Prepare an 8×8 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or coconut oil; set aside.
Next, for the brownie batter, in a large bowl, beat the eggs in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachments. Add in the butter, sugar, vanilla extract cocoa powder, salt, food coloring and vinegar. Mix until well combined. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan.
Then, to make the cheesecake swirl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Blend in the sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Next, drop the cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls onto the brownie mixture. Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top.
Finally, bake for 28-30 minutes until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for a week.
These red velvet cheesecake brownies are perfect for a late night snack. If you love this recipe, I'd love for you to give it 5 stars!
These red velvet cheesecake brownies are a delicious dessert or late night snack!
Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F. Prepare an 8×8 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray or coconut oil; set aside.
For the brownie batter, in a large bowl, beat the eggs in an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachments.
Add in the butter, sugar, vanilla extract cocoa powder, salt, food coloring and vinegar. Mix until well combined.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan.
To make the cheesecake swirl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Blend in the sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Drop the cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls onto the brownie mixture. Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top.
Bake for 28-30 minutes until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting.
As I write this, I'm mourning over the fact that we ate the last two red velvet cheesecake brownies last night. Whether you make these to impress company, or just to share with your honey on the couch late at night, I hope you enjoy this recipe.
I'm kind of in love with red velvet recipes right now. Here are a ton of decadent recipes you can make for Valentine's Day, or just because!


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I felt My Heart Jump Out Of My Body – Nia Long Speaks On Partner's Affair
By Amalina
Nia Long has recalled the moment in September when her longtime partner, Celtics coach Ime Udoka, was suspended by the organization over an alleged affair.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Nia said: "I literally felt like my heart had jumped out of my body."
Udoka, who helped lead the Celtics to an NBA Finals appearance in June, was barred from the team for a year after reportedly engaging in an improper and consensual relationship with a female member of the team staff, violating the franchise's code of conduct.
Nia Long, 52, says the recent events have been "devastating" for their 11-year-old son, Kez, whom the actress took out of school as news of the scandal emerged.
She also slammed the Boston Celtics for how the organisation handled the fallout of her fiancé Ime Udoka's suspension and affair.
She said: "I think the most heartbreaking thing about all of this was seeing my son's face when the Boston Celtics organization decided to make a very private situation publi.
"It was devastating, and it still is. He still has moments where it's not easy for him. If you're in the business of protecting women — I'm sorry, no one from the Celtics organization has even called to see if I'm OK, to see if my children are OK. It's very disappointing."
Udoka, 45, joined the Celtics in 2021 after serving as an assistant coach for the Nets a year prior. Long got engaged to Udoka in 2015.
Although Long did not elaborate on the status of her relationship with Udoka, she spoke about the outpouring of support she received following Udoka's alleged dalliances.
"What I found was this tribe of women and men who were standing up for me in a way that felt like I was in this bubble of protection, and that was very comforting," she said.
Udoka apologized to his loved ones in a statement following his suspension for the 2022-23 season.
He said: "I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down.
"I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team's decision. Out of respect for everyone involved, I will have no further comment."


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I'm working as a consultant for a new and growing holistic wellness company. I am responsible for determining which products would be the most advantageous for both our patients and for retail sales. I have personally purchased the Equisync I CDs to test them. My daughter suffers from major anxiety. The CDs helps her to relax and be less anxious. I tried it myself one time and it was very effective at putting me into a deep meditative state. I believe that your product works and I would like the wellness company to carry Equisync for patients to use and purchase.
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This syncing of frequencies is a not a new phenomenon. In fact, it happens within our bodies every minute of every day. Slow down your breathing, for example, and your heart rate and brainwaves slow down to match. The reverse is also true, which means that by slowing down your brainwaves you can affect your heart rate and respiration, thereby inducing the perfect state for effective meditation[3].
Isochronic tones are basically just a single tone with the volume being turned on and off at regular intervals. When you apply the same effects to music or a noise, it's usually referred to as amplitude entrainment effects (in Mind Workstation anyway). When you apply the on/off effect to music or noise it's usually done by targeting a specific frequency range in the sound and only turning that part on/off, leaving the rest of the music/noise untouched. What that does is allow parts of the music/noise to play without being distorted/interrupted, making it sound more pleasant to listen to. It produces a kind of fluttering sound as I like to call it and you can adjust the level of intensity.
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Hi Ulka, thanks for your compliment on my article. Unfortunately, I haven't come across any studies or much discussion about the problem with habituation and isochronic tones and how to overcome it. The consensus among experienced users is to regularly change the frequencies and music soundtracks you listen to. Adding music to the tones does change the waveform you are stimulated with, so that's one of the main reasons why I provide different soundtracks for my isochronic tones sessions. I have released some tracks which use amplitude modulations in the music, instead of isochronic tones. It might be worth giving them a try if you haven't already. I have them in a playlist on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj5tHl2cuWw&list=PLveg0IEcZWN6OIRZyLkv0BJADY7Q6xFCl.
Monaural beats have similarities to binaural beats, but the two separate frequencies are delivered through a pulse pattern and mixed before they reach the listeners ears, resulting in the advantage of being audible without stereo headphones. However, using stereo headphones intensifies the effectiveness of monaural beats and is recommended for the best effect.
Newberg won't go so far, but other proponents of the new brain science do. Michael Persinger, a professor of neuroscience at Laurentian University in Sudbury, Ontario, has been conducting experiments that fit a set of magnets to a helmet-like device. Persinger runs what amounts to a weak electromagnetic signal around the skulls of volunteers. Four in five people, he said, report a "mystical experience, the feeling that there is a sentient being or entity standing behind or near" them. Some weep, some feel God has touched them, others become frightened and talk of demons and evil spirits. "That's in the laboratory," said Persinger. "They know they are in the laboratory. Can you imagine what would happen if that happened late at night in a pew or mosque or synagogue?" His research, said Persinger, showed that "religion is a property of the brain, only the brain and has little to do with what's out there." Those who believe the new science disproves the existence of God say they are holding up a mirror to society about the destructive power of religion. They say that religious wars, fanaticism and intolerance spring from dogmatic beliefs that particular gods and faiths are unique, rather than facets of universal brain chemistry.
By the end of just a few short days (3 or 4 of use), my constant "on edge" feeling completely dissipated. I had changed my lifestyle drastically to a very low-stress environment. All feelings of anxiety disappeared rapidly, but I was still experiencing something "physical." I had trouble explaining it to anyone. I lashed out immediately at the slightest frustration. I tried to explain to those around me that it was something physically happening in my brain, but they were skeptical. Within less than a week of using the EOC cd's, I noticed my tolerance level for dealing with people and situations had increased tremendously.
Generally speaking, the brain will usually entrain to the strongest stimulus which would be isochronic tones over binaural beats. So when you see people add binaural beats at a different frequency to the isochronic tones, that would not produce additional brainwave entrainment at another frequency. If they are both at the same frequency I haven't seen any research to indicate whether that would be beneficial or not, but my belief is that it would weaken the potential for entrainment. When you look at the waveform of an isochronic tone there is a distinct empty space between each beat, making it very pronounced and effective. When you add binaural beats at the same frequency it looks like this: http://www.mindamend.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/isochronic-tones-binaural-beats-combined-waveform.jpg. The depth of the waveform is now half as deep and less effective. This is before the binaural beats are formed inside your head, where the waveform is hard to determine and measure. From listening to that type of combination the beats sound much less pronounced, which has to make them much less effective in terms of a brainwave entrainment stimulus, compared to isochronic tones on their own.
After one month of using Equisync, I feel relaxed, calm and not stressed at all, despite that I am leaving my present job soon for an early retirement, I handle the situation very well. I have the feeling that I'm going to be ok and there is nothing to worry about. This is what I have gained so far from using Equisync and it's really meaningful in the erratic world that we live in.
Because the brain filters and interprets reality in a split-brained way, we tend to see things as separate and opposed, rather than as connected and part of the oneness spoken of by the great spiritual teachers (and, in the last few decades, by quantum mechanical physicists). Thus, at a deep level, the dual structure of our brain, in conjunction with brain lateralization, predisposes us to see and experience ourselves as separate from, and often in opposition to, the rest of the world—instead of experiencing the elegant interconnectedness between us and everything else. Our childhood associations and programming build on this inborn tendency by training us to seek this and avoid that, to move toward pleasure and away from pain, to do good and not bad, and so on. The greater the lateralization in the brain, the greater the feelings of separation—and the greater the feelings of separation, the greater the fear, stress, anxiety, and isolation.
Beta waves range between 13-40 HZ You are wide-awake, alert. Your mind is sharp, focused. It makes connections quickly, easily, and you're primed to do work that requires your full attention. In the Beta state, neurons fire abundantly, in rapid succession, helping you achieve peak performance. New ideas and solutions to problems flash like lightning into your mind.
The composer Alvin Lucier has written many pieces that feature interference beats as their main focus. Italian composer Giacinto Scelsi, whose style is grounded on microtonal oscillations of unisons, extensively explored the textural effects of interference beats, particularly in his late works such as the violin solos Xnoybis (1964) and L'âme ailée / L'âme ouverte (1973), which feature them prominently (note that Scelsi treated and notated each string of the instrument as a separate part, so that his violin solos are effectively quartets of one-strings, where different strings of the violin may be simultaneously playing the same note with microtonal shifts, so that the interference patterns are generated). Composer Phill Niblock's music is entirely based on beating caused by microtonal differences.
Beware simple answers to complex problems, or easy methods for accomplishing difficult goals. If you combine this maxim with the advice to be skeptical of any claims that are being made in order to sell you something – then ironically you have a simple method (perhaps I should call it an "elegant" method) for protecting yourself from most scams and cons. Actually the application of this combination of maxims can be complex, but what it does do is trigger doubt and skeptical analysis. (And to be clear I am not saying that all simple solutions must be wrong – you should just beware them, meaning your skeptical senses should be tingling.)
For example, if a 530 Hz pure tone is presented to a subject's right ear, while a 520 Hz pure tone is presented to the subject's left ear, the listener will perceive the auditory illusion of a third tone, in addition to the two pure-tones presented to each ear. The third sound is called a binaural beat, and in this example would have a perceived pitch correlating to a frequency of 10 Hz, that being the difference between the 530 Hz and 520 Hz pure tones presented to each ear.
Hi Rona, thanks for your compliments on my videos and the music I use, I'm pleased you've found them helpful. Regarding the pulse-like sound you've been hearing, I've never had anyone report something similar to that before. I also haven't heard anyone on brainwave entrainment forums mention it. That is very unusual and because I've never come across it before, I'm afraid I don't know what would cause that.
If mind-consciousness is not the brain, why then does science relate states of consciousness and mental functioning to Brainwave frequencies? And how is it that audio with embedded binaural beats alters brain waves? The first question can be answered in terms of instrumentation. There is no objective way to measure mind or consciousness with an instrument. Mind-consciousness appears to be a field phenomenon which interfaces with the body and the neurological structures of the brain (Hunt, 1995). One cannot measure this field directly with current instrumentation. On the other hand, the electrical potentials of brain waves can be measured and easily quantified. Contemporary science likes things that can be measured and quantified. The problem here lies in oversimplification of the observations. EEG patterns measured on the cortex are the result of electro-neurological activity of the brain. But the brain's electro-neurological activity is not mind-consciousness. EEG measurements then are only an indirect means of assessing the mind-consciousness interface with the neurological structures of the brain. As crude as this may seem, the EEG has been a reliable way for researchers to estimate states of consciousness based on the relative proportions of EEG frequencies. Stated another way, certain EEG patterns have been historically associated with specific states of consciousness. It is reasonable to assume, given the current EEG literature, that if a specific EEG pattern emerges it is probably accompanied by a particular state of consciousness.
Until recent years, entering extraordinary states of heightened receptivity and peak performance has been attained predominantly by only a disciplined few, practicing ancient techniques such as meditation, chanting, yoga, and newly revamped versions of the mystical traditions - for example, progressive relaxation, auto-suggestion, hypnosis, and biofeedback. These techniques work. But they take long periods of practice, discipline, and sometimes a leap of faith. It is all too easy to become impatient and give up long before producing results.
"Spontaneous wandering of the mind is something you become more aware of and familiar with when you meditate," continues Ellingsen, who is an experienced practitioner. "This default activity of the brain is often underestimated. It probably represents a kind of mental processing that connects various experiences and emotional residues, puts them into perspective and lays them to rest."
Slightly higher-frequency entrainment can lead to hyper suggestive states of consciousness. Still higher-frequency EEG states are associated with alert and focused mental activity needed for the optimal performance of many tasks. Perceived reality changes depending on the state of consciousness of the perceiver (Tart, 1975). Some states of consciousness provide limited views of reality, while others provide an expanded awareness of reality. For the most part, states of consciousness change in response to the ever-changing internal environment and surrounding stimulation. For example, states of consciousness are subject to influences like drugs and circadian and ultradian rhythms (Rossi, 1986; Shannahoff-Khalsa, 1991; Webb & Dube, 1981). Specific states of consciousness can also be learned as adaptive behaviors to demanding circumstances (Green and Green, 1986).
Most programs start at a work/life busy brain Beta frequency of twenty light flashes per second (20Hz) and slowly ramp them down to Alpha (relaxation and meditation) at 8-12 HZ, Theta (deep relaxation and dreaming) at 4-8 Hz) and Delta (dreamless deep relaxation) of .5-4Hz. We have taken measurements at Mass General with state of the art EEG equipment and have seen a slowing of the brain waves from Beta to Theta in two minutes and complete brain wave harmonization in the left, right, anterior, posterior and occipital regions of the brain.
Years of scientific study combined with the personal testimony of thousands of people establish that using brainwave entrainment techniques positively affects the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being in a majority of users. You can easily take advantage of these powerful methods of personal self-help and self-improvement by downloading a variety of entrainment music right now.
Binaural beats are acoustically generated frequencies that match the frequency bands of brain waves and are therefore considered a means to inducing neurophysiological relaxation. There is, however, large dispute on the scientific quality and validity of extant research on binaural beats. Thus, the effect of a binaural 10Hz (Alpha) stimulation on subjective and physiological parameters... [Show full abstract]
Sensorimotor rhythm (SMR) is one final type of brainwave that has been studied. SMR, also known as low beta, is a type of brainwave, which occurs in the sensorimotor cortex, in the 12 to 15 hertz range when that area of the sensorimotor cortex is idle and immobile. The purpose of SMR brainwaves is not well understood, but some neurofeedback practitioners report training to increase SMR brainwaves can be beneficial for people with autism, epilepsy, ADD, insomnia, drug addiction, and as an aide to better manage stress.
Results of this research proved that, indeed, the brain would entrain itself to the frequency equal to the difference between the two frequencies played. So if a subject listened to a 210 hertz tone in one ear and a 214 hertz tone in the other, the 4 hertz difference is the perceived "beat" that the brain, after listening for a while, will match itself to.
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Thanks Lorita. There hasn't been any isochronic tones research that I'm aware of, for anti-aging, fat loss or attracting people, or any significant anecdotal feedback. You could combine positive affirmations or hypnosis scripts with isochronic tones to try and change habits and that could help with fat loss or build confidence to attract people. But it would be the affirmations and hypnosis doing most of the work, the isochronic tones would just be used to help relax the listener and put them in a more suggestible state. I don't believe isochronic tones can affect those things, without being used in combination with some kind of vocal mental programming.
So, in summary, binaural beats certainly do not work the way the sellers claim, but there's no reason to think they're any less effective than any other music track you might listen to that effects you in a way you like. If they make you sleepy (like they all do for me), use them to go to sleep. If they relax you or get you amped, use them for that. But don't expect them to be any more effective than regular music. If someone you know claims that they are, put them to the test, and bust the myth.


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Film Review: "Live By Night"
January 13, 2017 by Mike Smith Leave a Comment
Starring: Ben Affleck, Sienna Miller and Zoe Saldana
Directed by: Ben Affleck
Rated: R
Running time: 2 hrs 8 mins
If you don't include the 1930s and 40s, the list of good gangster films is pretty short. Off the top of my head, I consider "The Godfather" trilogy, "Goodfellas," "Bonnie and Clyde," "The Road to Perdition" and "Miller's Crossing" to be among the best of the genre. I'm guessing that Ben Affleck also agrees with my list as his latest directorial effort, "Live by Night," samples a little bit of all of them.
After serving his country in World War I, Joe Couglin (Affleck, who not only directed the film but adapted it's screenplay from a novel by Dennis Lehane) decides he's not going to take orders from anyone any longer. Wanting to "sleep during the day and live by night," he decides to pursue a life of crime with two pals from the neighborhood. He doesn't want to be a gangster. He just wants to be.
Of course, things never go according to plan and Joe soon finds himself in love with the boss' girl, Emma (Miller). The boss finds out and, after a pretty good beating, Joe lucks himself into the hospital, where he plots his revenge. A revenge that's not best served cold but one that emanates from the sunny prohibition streets of Tampa.
Directed with an obvious love for the genre, "Live By Night" is a stylish – man did they know how to dress back then – film that overcomes some obvious errors with a first rate cast. Affleck does fine as Joe and I couldn't help wondering, as I watched the film, if he wouldn't be perfect if they ever did a bio pic about Gene Kelly. He has the chin and he can certainly wear the clothes. Miller also excels as a girl who seems to be hiding a secret. As Joe's rum-running partner and later wife, Saldana rises above what could have been a stereotypical "black woman in the south" caricature and makes her Gabriella a strong and equal partner. Other notable performances are turned in by Chris Cooper, Brendan Gleeson and Chris Messina.
Technically the film is quite faithful to the Tampa of the times and, as a Tampa native who once lived at Nebraska on 26th Street, I couldn't help but swell with pride when I learned that Joe was selling his rum as far north as Nebraska and 27th Street. Not sure if I like rum – I'm not much of a drinker – but it's nice to know that in the early 1930s I would have been able to have a drink every now and then!
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Rare sight: Sea lion rips big fish apart in Fraser River in Vancouver (PHOTOS)
A Vancouver photographer has captured a rare wildlife sight
Feb 23, 2019 1:33 PM By: Elisia Seeber
The sea lion chomped the sturgeon in half.Gina Gerl Imaging
Wildlife photography is all about being in the right place at the right time, and this was the case for one Vancouver photographer who managed to capture a rare sight of a sea lion chomping a sturgeon in half for breakfast.
The right place happened to be the back deck of her home, which overlooks the Fraser River near Jellicoe Street in the River District.
Gina, who did not want her last name published, told the Courier she was left "flabbergasted" after snapping the photos.
She said she was looking out from her window at the river about 10am on Saturday, Feb. 16, when she spotted thrashing in the water at quite a distance and ran to grab her camera and a coat off the coffee table.
At first, all she could see was a large black figure rounding in and out of the water at a variety of heights and directions.
Having recently been out taking photos of eagles, Gina's camera was luckily already set up with a zoom lens (Nikon D750 with a 1.8 70-200mm) and she could start clicking right away.
"By the time I grabbed a coat and camera the scene had calmed down somewhat," she said.
"I moved closer and through my lens I could see I was watching a sea lion and a large black and white patterned fish."
Gina estimated the white sturgeon, an endangered fish which is strictly catch and release, was about 4 to 4.5 feet long.
The Department of Fisheries website states the white sturgeon "is the largest and longest lived freshwater fish species in North America, with some individuals reported at over six metres in length and 100 years of age." The DFO site also says white sturgeon are found only in western North America, and within Canada they are unique to B.C., and are found in the Fraser and Columbia river systems.
Gina watched on and captured the moments of the sea lion biting the sturgeon in two and tossing it into the air like a kitten with a toy.
"I followed and photographed the pair tussling and travelling westward toward Knight Street Bridge for about half a kilometre. By then, there was not much left of the fish," she said.
After the sea lion was done eating, she said the eagles and seagulls swooped in for the scraps.
"The gulls did manage to scavenge a few morsels, but the eagles flew off hungry," she said.
Gina said she had lived in the River District for over two decades and had never seen a sea lion in the river, but sometimes noticed large fish jump out of the water.
"I was just looking out the window and I saw something really cool," she said.
"I've lived here for about 23 years and it's the first time I've seen anything like it."
Having extensively travelled, Gina said she enjoyed the thrill of wildlife photography.
"It's really exciting. Scenery shots are great, but you just look at them once and there's nothing to them. These images really get your blood going," she said.
"It's very challenging and something like that is so primal and it just reminds us of the cycle of life."
Gina said the Department of Fisheries and Oceans had shown great interest in her images.
"Department of Fisheries and the scientists are really excited about it," she said.
"It is more rare than I realized."
DFO have been contacted for comment. More of Gina's images can be found at Gina Gerl Imaging.
See the images below:
Source: Gina Gerl Imaging
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Illegal Alien From Poland Beat Dog So Badly She Had To Be Euthanized
March 28, 2018 by Dave Gibson
DEDHAM, MA (Fox News) – A Polish man living in Massachusetts will be deported once he serves up to 10 years in prison after he beat a dog so badly that officials were forced to euthanize it.
Radoslaw Czerkawski, 37, was sentenced to 8 to 10 years in prison Tuesday after he was convicted of animal cruelty.
He's in the United States illegally, the Boston Herald reported.
The dog, nicknamed "Puppy Doe" after it was found abandoned, was purchased by Czerkawski on Craigslist in 2013.
Kiya, as the dog was named by her previous owners, was found badly beaten in a park with fractures to her skull and ribs, crushing injuries to her spine, a dislocated shoulder, a stab wound to the right eye and a split tongue.
The dog was put down a month later because of her injuries.
Czerkawski's lawyer acknowledged his client owned the dog, but said it ran away and someone else was responsible for the abuse.
The Polish native, who already is in prison on two unrelated larceny charges, also will be deported once he completes his sentences, immigration officials have said. They already have lodged a detainer for him upon his release.
Czerkawski also was sentenced to two years' probation after his release but Norfolk County District Attorney Michael Morrissey said the probation would not delay his deportation.
Czerkawski also is barred from owning or coming into contact with any animals, including volunteering at animal shelters, although it remains unclear if this will follow him back to Poland.
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2 thoughts on "Illegal Alien From Poland Beat Dog So Badly She Had To Be Euthanized"
Spurwing Plover
Someone please tell PETA about this a group that stole and eutnised a families little dog right from their front yard and that Wayne Pacelli nit-wit for the HSUS
Kill that fuvking bastard NOW