A smart bunch of oceanographers from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and others combed through 114 years of Maryland weather data. They discovered something you may already suspect: Baltimore's weather and climate have changed significantly. Yet, how it's changing — and will continue to change — our daily life may surprise you. Here's what to expect and how you can be part of the climate solution.
Funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration — the same agency for which Trump's budget would slay funding — the UMCES scientists analyzed pretty much every aspect of the Chesapeake Bay region's weather since 1903. They found that climate change is affecting every weather factor from rain to season length, from day and night temperatures to rainfall.
The team has also created a user-friendly Chesapeake Bay Changing Climate data portal with easy-to-read graphs and details so the public and educational groups can easily access the data.
#1: Baltimore weather vs. our region's climate?
It's a bit confusing to distinguish the two concepts because they're linked together.
"Think of our climate as your outerwear closet that holds all types of jackets based on the climate that you live in. The day-by-day weather can be thought of as which jacket you choose to wear each day," said Dr. Kari St. Laurent, a post-doctoral researcher on the project. Basically, a coat closet in Hawaii will be vastly different than a coat closet in Iceland because both places have very different climates.
Because Baltimore's climate is getting hotter (see below), we won't be needing to wear our down parkas as often because our daily weather is changing.
"That's why it's important to show how our weather and climate extremes are changing right here in our communities. We want people to understand that their own lives are impacted by our changing climate," said Victoria Coles, a research associate professor at UMCES at Horn Point Laboratory.
"This data supports what we're finding out in the fields: Climate change is an existential threat to farming, especially high-value perennial crops." according to Paul Roberts, owner of Maryland's own Deep Creek Cellars.
One could argue high-value perennial crops make life worth living: Wine, coffee, chocolate, fruits, stone fruits and honey top this list. These crops flower once a year, and if frost zaps the baby flower buds, a year's harvest can be wiped out.
Longer growing seasons sound better in theory, but the longer Chesapeake Bay growing season — by 30 days, longer — adds weather unpredictability into the farming mix.
Has your basement flooded lately in places it didn't before? The 2016 Ellicott City and Meadow Mill floods were the consequence of Baltimore's more intense rain storms.
According to Coles, Baltimore's maximum rain intensity has increased by nearly two inches this past century. When it rains now, it really pours.
Baltimore's storm drain systems and our natural and cement creeks were not designed to handle six inches of rain in five hours. Increased urban rain runoff also wreaks havoc on the Chesapeake Bay.
More rain equals more city road grime, toxins and trash polluting our bay. More pollution means fewer grasses, less oxygen, less fish and more algae. For humans, it also means more nasty bacteria that make people really sick.
I'm Bummed Out Now. What Can I do?
Your next car purchase is critical. Buy electric, hybrid or fuel-efficient sedans.
Consider joining the March for Science or the People's Climate March.
Take climate change seriously. Educate yourself — read this easy IPCC report card.
Switch your home to clean energy through BGE (it saves money, too).
As you wait for "community solar," make your home as energy-efficient as possible.
Make the tough, small and visible changes in your daily home and work lives (reusable bags, no plastic, reusable cups, buy organic and fair trade, eat less meat). It's funny how the everyday behaviors are the hardest, but they show your family that upstream and downstream impacts are important.
Vote with your wallet. Vote for politicians who understand basic scientific data.


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At a time when those of us in more northerly latitudes are longing for the spring thaw, it is sobering to learn that summer ice melt in the Antarctic Peninsula is at its highest level for 1,000 years.
Yesterday Australian and British researchers added new evidence of the impact of global warming on sensitive Antarctic glaciers and ice shelves.
Researchers from the Australian National University and the British Antarctic Survey found data taken from an ice core also shows the summer ice melt has been 10 times more intense over the past 50 years compared with 600 years ago. They drilled a 364-metre deep ice core on James Ross Island, in the Antarctic Peninsula, to measure historical temperatures and compare them with summer ice melt levels in the area. They found that, while the temperatures have gradually increased by 1.6 degrees Celsius over 600 years, the rate of ice melting has been most intense over the past 50 years.
This suggests that ice melt can increase dramatically once temperatures hit a tipping point. Lead researcher Nerilie Abram stated "Once your climate is at that level where it is starting to go above zero degrees, the amount of melt that will happen is very sensitive to any further increase in temperature you may have".
The researchers concluded that climate and the environment is changing in the Antarctic Peninsula and the area is now particularly sensitive to rapid increases in melting and ice loss with only small increases in mean temperature.
Researchers from the British Antarctic Survey have also said the stronger ice melts are likely responsible for faster glacier ice loss and some of the dramatic collapses from the Antarctic ice shelf over the past 50 years.


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Opinion: Tony Robbins on stock market corrections: Get used to them
By Tony Robbins
Published: Feb 8, 2018 11:44 p.m. ET
Regular downturns are just part of being an investor
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When the stock market starts tumbling — especially when it's down more than 10% — many people hit their pain threshold and start to sell. They're scared the slide could turn into a death spiral. Aren't they just being sensible and prudent? Actually, not so much. It turns out that fewer than one in five corrections escalate to the point where they become a bear market.
To put it another way, 80% of stock-market corrections don't turn into bear markets. If you panic and move into cash during a correction, you may well be doing so right before the market rebounds. Once you understand that the vast majority of corrections aren't that bad, it's easier to keep calm and resist the temptation to hit the eject button at the first sign of turbulence.
On average, there's been a market correction every year since 1900.
On average, there's been a market correction every year since 1900. When I first heard this, I was floored. Just think about it: if you're 50 years old today and have a life expectancy of 85, you can expect to live through another 35 corrections. To put it another way, you'll experience the same number of corrections as birthdays. (Note: a correction is defined as a drop of at least 10% but not more than 20%. A bear market is a drop of more than 20%).
Why does this matter? Because it shows you that corrections are just a routine part of owning stocks. Instead of living in fear of corrections, accept them as regular occurrences. Historically, the average correction has sent the market down 13.5% and lasted 54 days — less than two months.
Still, in the midst of a correction you might find yourself becoming emotional and wanting to sell because you're anxious to avert the possibility of more pain. You're certainly not alone. These widespread emotions create a crisis mentality. But the vast majority of the time, the sky is not falling. It is a simply a "seasonal storm."
How bad does it get when the market really crashes? Historically, the S&P 500 SPX, +0.36% has dropped by an average of 33% during bear markets. In more than a third of bear markets, the U.S. benchmark index plunged by more than 40%. I'm not going to sugarcoat this. If you're someone who panics, sells everything in the midst of this mayhem, and locks in a loss of more than 40%, you're going to feel like a grizzly bear mauled you for real. Even if you have the knowledge and fortitude not to sell, you'll likely find that bear markets are a gut-wrenching experience.
Even Vanguard Group founder Jack Bogle admits that bear markets are no walk in the park. "How do I feel when the market goes down 50%?" he asks rhetorically. "Honestly, I feel miserable. I get knots in my stomach. So what do I do? I get out a couple of my books on 'staying the course' and reread them!"
Sadly, many investment advisers fall victim to the same fear and hide under their desks during tumultuous times. Peter Mallouk (my co-author) told me that ongoing communication during these storms is key. Here's what you need to know: bear markets don't last. The 14 bear markets in the U.S. over the past 70 years have varied widely in duration, from a month-and-a-half (45 days) to nearly two years (694 days). On average, they lasted about a year.
The S&P 500 experienced an average intra-year decline of 14.2% from 1980 through the end of 2015. In other words, these market drops were remarkably regular occurrences over 36 years. Once again, nothing to be scared of — just a matter of winter putting in its usual seasonal appearance. But you know what really blows my mind? The market ended up achieving a positive return in 27 of those 36 years. That's 75% of the time. This happened just recently when the S&P 500 sank 11% in January 2016. It then made a sharp U-turn and headed for new highs.
Why is this so important? Because it reminds us that the market generally rises over the long run — even though it hits a huge number of potholes along the way. You know as well as I do that the world had its fair share of problems over those 36 years, including two Gulf wars, 9/11, the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression. Even so, the market ultimately rose in all but nine of those years.
But what if America's economic future is lousy? It's a fair question. We all know there are serious challenges, whether it's the threat of terrorism, global warming, or Social Security liabilities. Even so, the U.S. boasts an incredibly dynamic and resilient economy with powerful trends driving its future growth. In his 2015 annual report to Berkshire Hathaway BRK.A, +0.13% BRK.B, +0.26% shareholders, Warren Buffett addressed this subject at length, explaining how population growth and extraordinary gains in productivity will create an enormous increase in wealth for the next generation of Americans. "This all powerful trend is certain to continue: America's economic magic remains alive and well," he wrote. "For 240 years, it's been a terrible mistake to bet against America, and now is no time to start."
Understand the facts about how markets behave and take full ownership of your financial future.
So understand the facts about how markets behave and take full ownership of your financial future. You're taking responsibility. Because you know what? Most people never take responsibility. They prefer to blame the market for whatever happens to them. But the market never took a dime from anyone.
As Buffett has said, "The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient." If you lose money in the market, it's because of a decision you made — and if you make money in the market, it's because of a decision you made. The market is going to do whatever it's going to do. But you determine whether you'll win or lose.
Tony Robbins is a life- and business strategist and author. His books include Money: Master the Game and Unshakeable: Your Financial Freedom Playbook (Simon & Schuster). This article is adapted from Robbins's monthly "Power Report," which provides advice and tips about money, investing, and personal finance.
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The Better Planning Network was formed at the end of August 2012 by community groups concerned about the NSW Government's new planning laws as outlined in its Green Paper.
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The current planning system is easily open to corruption at many levels and is in need of reform. However, we will not support a planning system that promotes economic growth to the detriment of community wellbeing, our environment and heritage.
It is also clear to us that a planning system which does not have the support of communities across NSW is bound to fail sooner or later. This view is supported by the report on the independent Planning System Review by Tim Moore and Ron Dwyer, which identifies community acceptance as one of two elements required for a reformed planning system to work well.
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Q: How do these two contorted functions, $F(x)(f)=f(x)$ and $\mathscr{F}(f)=(x\mapsto (t\mapsto f(t)(x)))$, work? First off: I haven't taken a functional analysis course yet, so please keep that in mind when explaining. I just rather randomly read about this stuff and it started to interest me.
I'm having trouble understanding how the following contorted mappings work. I don't want any more details than necessary; just the plane explanation which functions they take to which space and why it makes sense to define the mapping in the way they are defined (maybe like a diagram in words) and so on.
1) In this Wikipedia article it was mentioned, that there is a natural map $F$ from a vector space $V$ over a field $F$ to $V''$ (the dual of the dual, meaning the space of all linear functionals that take themselves linear functionals as  arguments and return values from $F$, if I understood it correctly ), by $F(x)(f)=f(x)$.
(The notation $F(x)(f)$ would imply that $F(x)$ is itself a function taking as an argument another function $f$. But what would be the domain and range of this $f$ ? And why does it make sense to assign the value of $F(x)(f)$ the value of $f$ at $x$)
2) Similar question (maybe more difficult), to be found in these lecture notes,page 61 bottom: Let $I$ be compact and $E,F$  Banach spaces and consider the mapping $\mathscr{F}:C(I,L(E,F)) \rightarrow L(E,C(I,F))$ defined by $\mathscr{F}(f)=(x\mapsto (t\mapsto f(t)(x)))$. Now I understand that to $f$ there is a map associated, lets call it $\mathscr{G}:E \rightarrow C(I,F)$, such that  $\mathscr{G} (x)$ is a continuous map from $I$ to $F$, $t\mapsto f(t)(x)$. But what I don't understand is, why the author says this mapping simulates the change of variables.If it did, why did the constraints to work in the space of continuous respectively linear maps had to be imposed?  And  does why this (latest) mapping from  $I$ to $F$ takes the value $f(t)(x)$ ?

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*$V$ is a vector space; $V^*$ is the dual. So the elements of $V^*$ are functions $\mathbf{f}\colon V\to K$ ($K$ the field). The double dual $V^{**}$ is the dual of $V^*$, so the elements of $V^{**}$ are functions $\mathbf{x}$ with domain $V^*$ and range $F$; i.e., $\mathbf{x}\colon V^*\to K$.
Since $F$ is a function from the vector space $V$ to the double dual $V^{**}$, that means that for each vector $x\in V$, $F(x)$ is in $V^{**}$. So $F(x)$ is a function whose domain is $V^*$ and whose range is $K$. If $\mathbf{f}\in V^*$, then $[F(x)](\mathbf{f})$ (that is, the function whose name is "$F(x)$" evaluated at $\mathbf{f}\in V^*$) is a scalar. Now, $\mathbf{f}$ is itself a function with domain $V$ and images in $K$, so $\mathbf{f}(x)$ "makes sense" (we are evaluating a function with domain $V$ at an element of $V$), and is in fact a scalar. So we can define $[F(x)](\mathbf{f})$ as $\mathbf{f}(x)$, because both sides are scalars, which is what the value of $F(x)$ at an element of $V^*$ has to be.
Added. There still seems to be some confusion here, so let's make sure everything works explicitly here. We have now seen that in fact the formula "makes sense" in that both sides are what they ought to be: scalars. Now, why does this define a linear function from $V$ to $V^{**}$?
Let $x\in V$. We want $F(x)$ to be an element of $V^{**}$, so $F(x)$ needs to be a function with domain $V^*$. How do we describe a function with domain $V^*$? By saying what it does to every vector in $V^*$. So take a vector $\mathbf{f}\in V^*$; then $F(x)$ is the function that is defined by the rule $[F(x)](\mathbf{f}) = \mathbf{f}(x)$.  This defines a function, called $F(x)$, with domain $V^*$ and images in $K$. In order to verify that $F(x)$ is in fact an element of $V^{**}$, we need to verify that this function is in fact a linear function with domain $V^*$. To that end, let $\mathbf{f},\mathbf{g}\in V^*$, and let $\alpha\in K$. We need to show that
$$[F(x)](\mathbf{f}+\alpha\mathbf{g}) = [F(x)](\mathbf{f}) + \alpha[F(x)](\mathbf{g}).$$
Indeed, the left hand side is, by definition of $F(x)$ and by the definition of what it means to add linear transformations, equal to:
$$[F(x)](\mathbf{f}+\alpha\mathbf{g}) = (\mathbf{f}+\alpha\mathbf{g})(x) = \mathbf{f}(x) + \alpha\mathbf{g}(x).$$
The right hand side is equal to, by definition of $[F(x)]$,
$$[F(x)](\mathbf{f}) + \alpha[F(x)](\mathbf{g}) = \mathbf{f}(x) + \alpha\mathbf{g}(x).$$
So they are indeed equal, hence $[F(x)]$ is a linear function with domain $V^*$ and image in $K$; that is, $[F(x)]$ is an element of $V^{**}$, as desired.
Finally, we need to check that the map $F\colon V\to V^{**}$ is itself a linear transformation. That is, we need to check that for all $x,y\in V$ and all $\beta\in K$,
$$F(x+\beta y) = F(x) + \beta F(y).$$
Now, this is an equality of functions; both sides are functions with domain $V^*$ and codomain $K$, so in order to verify that the two functions are equal we need to check that they have the same value at every element of the domain, which is $V^*$. So let $\mathbf{g}\in V^*$. We need to check that $[F(x+\beta y)](\mathbf{g}) = [F(x)](\mathbf{g}) + \beta[F(y)](\mathbf{g})$. And indeed, we have:
$$\begin{align*}
[F(x+\beta y)](\mathbf{g}) & = \mathbf{g}(x+\beta y) &&\text{(by definition of }F\text{)}\\
&= \mathbf{g}(x) + \beta\mathbf{g}(y) &&\text{(because }\textbf{g}\text{ is linear)}\\
&= [F(x)](\mathbf{g}) + \beta[F(y)](\mathbf{g}) &&\text{(by definition of }F\text{)}
\end{align*}$$
So $F$ is linear, and thus we have a linear transformation $F\colon V\to V^{**}$ with domain $V$ and coddomain $V^{**}$.

*$\mathcal{C}(I,L(E,F))$ is the set of continuous functions whose domain is $I$, and whose range is an element of $L(E,F)$ (the continuous linear functions from $E$ to $F$). So if $\mathbf{f}\in\mathcal{C}(I,L(E,F))$, and $a\in I$, then $\mathbf{f}(a)$ is a continuous linear function from $E$ to $F$.
Now, let $f\in \mathcal{C}(I,L(E,F))$. We want to define $\mathscr{F}(f)$ to be an element of $L(E,\mathcal{C}(I,F))$. That is, we want $\mathscr{F}(f)$ to be a function with domain $E$ and whose values are continuous functions from $I$ to $F$. How do we describe a function? By saying what its values are at a point in the domain. So let $x\in E$. The notation $x\mapsto A$ means that we want the function to send $x$ in the domain to $A$. So
$$\mathscr{F}(f) = \Bigl( x \longmapsto \bigl(t\mapsto f(t)(x)\bigr)\Bigr)$$
is telling you that $\mathscr{F}(f)$ is a function that will take $x$ to... well, the image of $x$ is a function (from $I$ to $F$). How do you describe a function? By saying what it does to every point in the domain. So I need to tell you what $[\mathscr{F}(f)](x)$ does to each $t\in I$. What it does is to send $t$ to $f(t)(x)$. This makes sense because $f(t)$ is a linear function from $E$ to $F$, so evaluating it at $x\in E$ gives an element of $F$.
In general, one can think of a function of two variables as a function of single variable whose values are functions of single variables. For example, given $f(x,y) = x^2-y^2$, you can think of it instead as a bunch of functions, one for each value $a$ of $x$: $f_a(y) = a^2-y^2$. Intuitively, the first coordinate tells you which function to use, and the second coordinate tells you where to evaluate it. So instead of thinking of this function as a function with domain $\mathbb{R}\times\mathbb{R}$ and range $\mathbb{R}$, we can think of it as a function with domain $\mathbb{R}$ and range $\mathbb{R}^{\mathbb{R}}$ (functions from $\mathbb{R}$ to $\mathbb{R}$). This is called currying. But you can also think of $f(x,y)=x^2-y^2$ as follows: the second coordinate tells you which of a family $g_b$ of functions to use, and then you evaluate $g_b(x)=x^2-b^2$ at the first coordinate.
By the same token, a function whose values are functions can be thought of instead as a function of several variables. So an element of $C(I,L(E,F))$ can be thought of in two ways:

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*As a continuous function with domain $I$ and image linear maps from $E$ to $F$; or

*As a function with domain $I\times E$, continuous in the first component and linear in the second component, and values in $F$.

Likewise, $L(E,C(I,F))$ can be thought of in two ways:

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*As a function with domain $E$ and image continuous functions from $I$ to $F$; or

*As a function with domain $E\times I$ and values in $F$, linear in the first coordinate and continuous in the second.

As you can see by looking at the second descriptions of each, the two sets, $C(I,L(E,F))$ and $L(E,C(I,F))$ "should" be the same thing. The only difference is that in the first case we are thinking of $I$ as giving the "index" of the function you will use, which you then evaluate at a point in $E$, while in the second we think of $E$ as giving the "index" of the function you will use, which you then evaluate at a point in $I$. The description given just formalizes the fact that the first description of each set actually gives the same set "morally".
As far as restrictions: you don't need to restrict in principle: if you let $Y^X$ be the set of all functions from $X$ to $Y$, then for any three sets $A$, $B$, and $C$, "currying" tells you that there are natural bijections
$$(C^B)^A \longleftrightarrow C^{B\times A} \longleftrightarrow (C^A)^B$$
(one reason for the notation). When dealing with Banach spaces, you are mostly interested in functions that "respect the structure" (linear, and continuous); when dealing with topological spaces, you are mostly interested in functions that preserve the structure (continuous). Here, we have a topological space, $I$, and two Banach spaces, $E$ and $F$. So we want to focus only on the functions that "respect the structure". So we want them to be linear when between $E$ and $F$; and continuous when the domain is $I$.
Added. "Natural bijections" above means:

*

*Given any sets $A$, $X$, and $C$, a map $f\colon X\to A$ induces a map $C^A\to C^X$ by "precomposition with $f$": given any $h\in C^A$, the map $h\circ f$ is in $C^X$.

*Given any sets $A$, $C$, and $Y$, a map $g\colon C\to Y$ induces a map $C^A\to Y^A$ by "postcomposition with $g$": given any $h\in C^A$, the map $g\circ h$ is in $Y^A$.

The bijections $(C^B)^A \leftrightarrow C^{A\times B} \leftrightarrow (C^A)^B$ are such that given maps $h\colon C\to Z$, $g\colon Y\to B$, and $f\colon X\to A$, the induced maps $(C^B)^A\to (Z^Y)^X$, $C^{A\times B}\to Z^{X\times Y}$, and $(C^A)^B\to (Z^X)^Y$ commute with the corresponding bijections:
$$\begin{array}{ccccc}
(C^B)^A & \longleftrightarrow & C^{A\times B} & \longleftrightarrow & (C^A)^B\\
\downarrow &&\downarrow &&\downarrow\\
(Z^Y)^X & \longleftrightarrow & Z^{X\times Y} & \longleftrightarrow & (Z^X)^Y
\end{array}$$
is a commutative diagram.

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You are dreaming that you are in another world, a world that is full of mysteries. That world is stunning because that world looks magical and the scene is very different from the planet Earth. You explore that world and you saw many strange looking creatures and places. Then you realize that it is only a dream you tried to wake up from that dream, but you can't wake up. No matter what you do, you can't wake escape from that dream. You heard a voice coming from above and it says you need to complete your mission there so that you can escape from that world. What mission is that? Can you manage to escape from that world? Escape from Delusion World is a new game developed by Eight Games. Have Fun!


Foreign trips seem to be getting increasingly expensive, ever more proving the point that it really does pay to do your homework. I've had the good fortune to have fished in a lot of places around the world and caught some amazing fish, but without research and preparation I'd probably have been considerably less lucky!
Firstly, you need confidence in your ability to get your fly to the fish, so how's your casting? Can you effortlessly add line speed with a double haul? Are you happy with the basics of a Belgian Cast? How quickly and comfortably can you get into the "ready position"?
Spending time with an experienced GAIA Instructor will help get you in the frame of mind you'll need to succeed when conditions get tough. There is almost always wind when fishing the Flats. A long range cast from a skiff, if you opt for a conventional overhead cast, will likely find your pretty Tarpon fly embedded in the back of your head.
Tropical fish are moving all the time, they won't wait while you do multiple false casts. You need the ability to get sufficient line out of the rod tip quickly, to be in the `ready position`, scanning the water for that dark shadow coming your way, keeping your eye on that shadow before doing an accurate cast. It's an amazing and totally exhilarating experience when it all comes together, but take if from me, a bit of focused practice before you travel will so often mean the difference between fish and no fish.
Experienced GAIA Instructors can also help prepare you for your trip with practical advice on clothing, flies, leaders and fly line choices.


With all this hot weather we've had in Toronto, we came back from Montreal to pea vines a good foot taller than when we left, and with blossoms starting to form. I think they are my favourite thing to photograph in the garden.
Dad and Andrew making beams with Mont Royal in the background.
Delicious dinner on the deck.
Adam looking at his awesome new deck.
My favourite tiny treasure at the Musée Beaux Arts.
Underground in the Métro (I forget which station).
We had our first spinach salad from the garden tonight (with delicious barbecued hamburgers).
... where we saw this amazing wisteria that had crept out from its yard and wrapped itself all the way up a streetlamp post.
Another neighbourhood cat was visiting me today. This guy's name is 'Mini Meat'. Yes, that's right, Mini Meat. And I also had another visit recently with the cat from my previous post, and according to its tag its name is 'Take a Penny'. What's with these names? I wonder if they come from the same house? Anyway, this evening Mini Meat came right up on our deck and was nudging his head against the screen door. I brought my camera out and he just wandered around the yard posing for me. Delightful!
I ordered some specimens from an Ebay seller in Prague and they arrived today. They were packaged so carefully - each one wrapped up almost like a surprise ball (except without all the treats hidden throughout the wrapping - so not really). It was like a little ritual opening each one. This one is a copper crystal.
I have so much I'm supposed to be accomplishing inside today.
But how could I possibly stay inside on a day like this?
The lilacs in my yard are blooming weeks early.


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Paying homage: U. S. military servicemen honored at Iberville Parish Salute to Veterans
PETER SILAS PASQUA ppasqua@postsouth.com
PLAQUEMINE - Past and present servicemen of the United States' military were honored during a ceremony at the Iberville Parish Veterans Memorial on Veterans Day Monday afternoon.
It marked the fifth year of the celebration sponsored by the Iberville Parish Council that includes a memorial wall featuring photos of nearly 2,000 veterans and active military personnel who have ties to the area.
"I thank you the veterans for all of your sacrifices so that we can live in the best country in the world – America," Parish President J. Mitchell Ourso Jr. said. "There is nothing more that touches me than this event here."
U.S. Army Veteran James "Fry" Hymel served as master of ceremonies and Rev. John Jordan Jr. gave the invocation.
"You are heroes and I don't think you get enough recognition," State Rep. Ricky Ward said. "The gratitude shouldn't stop on Veterans' Day but last throughout the year."
A joint military services color guard presented the flags and musical performances were rendered by The Iberville Math, Science and Arts Academy Orchestra under the direction of conductor Michael Berthelot, the Baton Rouge Pipe and Drums, The Simms Sons and U.S. Navy Band.
"We can't do this often enough to show you how much we care," State Rep. Karen St. Germain said.
Major General Glenn Curtis of the Louisiana National Guard was the guest speaker and noted approximately 42 million Americans have served the country since its' founding in 1776 and nearly 300,000 veterans live in the state of Louisiana today.
"If you think it is a great day to be an American, then thank a veteran," Curtis said. "Louisiana has deep roots in military service. Thank you for giving us the country you allowed us to inherit."
The Westside Honor Guard conducted a rifle salute in recognition of MIAs and POWs to the tune of TAPS played by Johnny Wilbert before all past and present serviceman where recognized according to their branch.
Rev. Dutch Pierre gave the closing prayer and an ascending patriotic light show concluded the event. Cub Scouts presented programs and small American flags to attendees.


Capital Senior Living Corp. operates senior living communities. It provides senior living services to the elderly, including independent living, assisted living, and home care services. Its basic services consisting of meals, housekeeping, laundry, 24-hour staffing, transportation, social and recreational activities, and health care monitoring. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.
Capital Senior Living Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, owns, operates, develops, and manages senior housing communities in the United States. The company provides senior living services to the elderly, including independent living, assisted living, and home care services. Its independent living services include daily meals, transportation, social and recreational activities, laundry, housekeeping, and 24-hour staffing; and access to health screenings, periodic special services, dietary and similar programs, and ongoing exercise and fitness classes. The company's assisted living services comprise personal care services, such as assistance with activities of daily living comprising ambulation, bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, personal hygiene, and monitoring or assistance with medications; support services, including meals, assistance with social and recreational activities, laundry, general housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation services; and supplemental services comprising extra transportation services, personal maintenance, extra laundry services, and special care services for residents with certain forms of dementia. In addition, it offers home care services through its home care agency. As of December 31, 2016, the company operated 129 senior housing communities in 23 states with an aggregate capacity of approximately 16,500 residents, including 79 owned senior housing communities and 50 leased senior housing communities, as well as 1 home care agency. Capital Senior Living Corporation was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.


Hender Scheme's 'Bracken' chukka boots are exemplary of the label's innovative approach to classic styles. Set on supportive rubber-crepe soles, they're made from hand-dyed suede that's undergone an intense scratching process for a unique, tactile finish. Wear yours with casual weekend looks. Shown here with John Elliott sweatshirt, John Elliott T-shirt, A.P.C. jeans, Dries Van Noten messenger bag, Bottega Veneta bracelet.


Yesterday, I posted the first half of my conversation with Kelley, Mom to 13-month-old Ben. Ben was making his parents crazy from lack of sleep, and they were desperate enough to try anything.
I gave them some suggestions designed to send Ben a clear, consistent message about sleeping through the night, in his own crib. Read on to see what happened!
I am happy, so happy, to report that Ben is now sleeping in his crib and more often than not, sleeping through the night! We still stay in his room until he falls asleep, but he has accepted the crib and sleeping on his own. And once, he even fell asleep AFTER we left the room.
Thanks so much for your advice. Although he still cries almost every night, it's more of an "unwinding" cry, not a distressing cry that I associate with the "cry it out" method. Ben wakes up in a good mood because I think he's proud of himself for being such a big boy! My husband and I needed to get used to sharing a bed, but it didn't take long for us to feel like a married couple again.
We started by creating a game plan based on your suggestions. Our first goal was to get him to go to sleep in his current bed (mattress we placed on the floor of his room) without us snuggling him. To do that, we started by talking to him about going "night-night" by himself and how mommy and daddy loved him very much and how proud we were of him. Then after his bath, we made a production about saying "goodnight" and my husband left the room while I stayed and sat at the end of his bed. When he got up to come to me, I placed him back on his pillow and told him that I loved him and it was time to go "night- night."
It took about 45 minutes, but he finally realized that I wasn't going to snuggle him and he focused on getting comfortable and eventually fell asleep. In the beginning, he woke up a couple of times during the night and we had to snuggle him down once or twice. We did that for about a week and then we re-introduced him to his crib by putting him in during the day with some of his toys. That night, we did our same bedtime routine, made a production with kisses and good nights and then I put him in his crib and told him to go "night-night." Me or my husband leave the crib and lay down on the bed in his room. He still sits up and cries, but when we tell him to go "night-night" he immediately lays down and stops crying while he rolls around trying to get comfortable. We may do that a couple of times, but the key is that he knows that we aren't going to be picking him up. We will soon start leaving the room while he is still awake, but we are so happy with our situation now, that we will not force the issue.
Talking to him about exactly what we were going to do was probably the most important aspect of our plan (that, and following through with it).
I never would have thought that he would understand what I was saying to him. It's actually funny to watch him throw himself down in his crib when I tell him that it's time to go night-night. He understands right away. When he wakes up in the mornings, we rush in to get him and tell him that we are so proud of him for sleeping all by himself and how much we love him.
I swear it's changed our relationship because I'm communicating with him so much more than I did before you suggested it.
He really seems happier than before. Thanks again for your guidance!
What has worked for you to get your baby to sleep through the night, in his or her own crib? Post a comment to share your ideas!


1 Stephen, 2 Helen, 3 Abby, 4 Connor, 7 Claudia, 7 Ryan, 2 Ryan/Nick, 2 Helen/Nick, 2 Helen/Claudia/Ryan, 2 Stephen/Claudia, 4 Helen/Ryan, 3 Helen/Claudia and 8 Claudia/Ryan.
I love all the Claudia/Ryan ones. You've slipped some distressing ones in there too! Fading slowly away?! *wails* Burns out is very cool. Really nice Ryan ones in there.
Snagging #40 and #45 for now :) thanks!
These are lovely! I've swiped the Stephen and some of the Ryan ones, and also Nick and Helen *g*.
OH wow! These are superb.
I'm drooling over the Ryan ones. Some really nice shots.
so many good ones, so few spaces I can use them.
I'll be snagging a few of those Primeval ones. Thanks!
No 20 taken with thanks and will credit you.


The plant has been shuttered for more than a year because of unusual degradation of steam generator tubes carrying radioactive water. The commission launched an investigation in October into the costs of the outage at San Onofre, which could eventually result in some rates being refunded to customers of Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric. That investigation may not be completed until 2014, but a decision could be made on the first phase, which will examine the plant's 2012 costs, in July.
The commission will look at the costs of the faulty replacement steam generators that prompted the plant's shutdown at a later phase in the investigation.
Thursday's hearing, which stretched over three hours, was the first of two that day aimed at gathering public input on what the commission called Edison's "operational and financial response" to the San Onofre outages. The commission is also planning a second set of hearings in San Diego County, but dates haven't yet been set.
Neon green signs reading, "Cut our losses. Not a penny more to Edison," bobbed in the audience as speakers demanded that Edison decommission the station and refund money collected for costs related to the outages.
"Customers should not be paying a dime for a nonfunctioning nuclear plant," said Mindy Spatt, a spokeswoman for the ratepayer advocacy nonprofit, The Utility Reform Network (TURN).
Others—many speaking on behalf of local business advocacy groups—urged the commission to work toward getting the plant back online as soon as possible.
"This leaves the question, if not SONGS, then what?" he asked.
Interim options, such as a formerly retired natural gas plant in Huntington Beach, aren't sufficient in the long term, he said.
But San Clemente mom Patti Davis, 50, said that regardless of how much the utility knew, the plant shouldn't reopen.
Either way, she said, "there is no escape route" from radiation.
The company is also awaiting a decision from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on a restart proposal for one of the plant's two units.


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import com.liferay.knowledgebase.model.KBArticle;
import com.liferay.knowledgebase.service.KBArticleLocalServiceUtil;

import com.liferay.portal.kernel.dao.orm.BaseActionableDynamicQuery;
import com.liferay.portal.kernel.exception.SystemException;

/**
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public abstract class KBArticleActionableDynamicQuery
	extends BaseActionableDynamicQuery {
	public KBArticleActionableDynamicQuery() throws SystemException {
		setBaseLocalService(KBArticleLocalServiceUtil.getService());
		setClass(KBArticle.class);

		setClassLoader(com.liferay.knowledgebase.service.ClpSerializer.class.getClassLoader());

		setPrimaryKeyPropertyName("kbArticleId");
	}
}

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Moonlit nights. Shadowed trees heavy with moss. Blackwater creeks. Centuries-old cemeteries in quiet churchyards. Dark and powerful storms that seem to rush in from nowhere, leaving profound quiet in their wake.
These eerie but familiar traits of the South Carolina Lowcountry are the backdrop for many oft-told ghost stories. Over the decades, two such ghosts have become especially endeared to those along the Grand Strand: Alice Flagg of the Hermitage and The Gray Man of Pawleys Island.
These famous local ghost stories only add to the mystique and wonder that is the Myrtle Beach area.
For more information: Legendary History of The Grand Strand on VisitMyrtleBeach.com.


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Posted in | News | Materials Processing | Aluminum / Aluminium
Alcoa to Curtail Smelting Capacity at São Luís and Poços de Caldas Smelters in Brazil
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From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of AmericaMar 29 2014
Alcoa today announced it will curtail 147,000 metric tons of smelting capacity at its São Luís (Alumar) and Poços de Caldas smelters in Brazil due to challenging global market conditions in primary aluminum and increased costs that have made the smelters uncompetitive. The curtailments are expected to be complete by the end of May 2014.
In 2013, the Company curtailed 34,000 metric tons at Poços and 97,000 metric tons at São Luís. The new curtailments will include the remaining 62,000 metric tons of capacity from the Poços smelter, resulting in a full curtailment of its three potlines. Another 85,000 metric tons will be curtailed at São Luís.
"Across the globe, we are taking measures to curtail high-cost smelting capacity that is not competitive and reshape our cost profile," said Bob Wilt, President of Alcoa Global Primary Products. "These are difficult but necessary actions in support of Alcoa's strategy to lower the cost base of our upstream businesses."
As a result of the smelter curtailment, the Poços refinery will also reduce production accordingly. The mine, aluminum powder plant and casthouse at Poços will continue normal operations, as will the refinery at São Luís. Other Alcoa operations in Brazil are not affected.
"We know how deeply this decision affects our employees, our contractors and our communities," said Aquilino Paolucci, President of Alcoa Latin America and the Caribbean. "While our teams have worked incredibly hard to make these facilities more competitive, we must take steps regarding our primary metal production in Brazil given the market conditions we are facing. We appreciate the support of governments at all levels, and will actively work in partnership with our employees, unions, and community stakeholders to manage through this transition and minimize the impact."
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In May 2013, Alcoa placed 460,000 metric tons of smelting capacity under review. Once all announced curtailments and closures are complete, Alcoa will have approximately 800,000 metric tons, or 21 percent, of smelting capacity offline.
Total restructuring-related charges associated with the Brazil curtailments in the first quarter are expected to be between $40 million and $50 million after-tax, or $0.04 to $0.05 per share, of which approximately 30 percent would be non-cash.
Alcoa's review of its primary metals operations is consistent with the Company's goal of lowering its position on the world aluminum production cost curve to the 38th percentile and the alumina cost curve to the 21st percentile, by 2016.
About Alcoa in Brazil
Alcoa operates in Brazil throughout the aluminum production chain, from bauxite mining to the production of transformed and value-add products. Alcoa has 5,700 employees and six production units and offices in the states of Maranhão, Minas Gerais, Pará, Pernambuco, Santa Catarina, São Paulo and Federal District. Alcoa owns 100% of the Poços smelter, and the São Luís smelter is owned 60% by Alcoa Alumínio and 40% by BHP Billiton. The Company also has shareholdings in Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN) and in four hydroelectric power plants: Machadinho, Barra Grande, Serra do Facão and Estreito. In 2013 it was considered the most sustainable company in its industry and in the category of Relationship with Suppliers of the Guia EXAME de Sustentabilidade [EXAME Magazine's Sustainability Guide]. In the same year, it was recognized for the twelfth time as one of the Best Companies to Work and for the second consecutive year the Best Company for Women to Work in Brazil, by the Great Place to Work Institute.
Source: http://www.alcoa.com/
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Tom oversees the firm's trading operations, serves as a quantitative strategist, is the lead Portfolio Manager on key strategies managed through WST Capital Management and is a member of the Investment Committee. Prior to joining WST in 2005, he served as a Portfolio Manager at a regional investment advisory firm.
Born on Long Island, New York, Tom graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a minor in Economics. He holds the professional designations of Chartered Market Technician and Chartered Financial Analyst. He spends his free time with his wife and two children, and plays guitar and piano in a band.


On March 5, I joined Jim Beach and Tammy Bailey-Fults on Stone Payton and Lee Kantor's High Velocity Radio Show. The topic was Atlanta's Best Connectors. After Stone and Lee briefly opened the show, I was interviewed for about 20 minutes, followed by Tammy and Jim. You can listen to the interview now, or download the podcast by clicking on the links below.
The podcast is also available on iTunes with a Release Date of March 6. Enjoy!


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Hydrogen to play a key role in Hyundai Motor becoming carbon-neutral by 2045
By George Heynes on Sep 06, 2021
News Power
Hyundai Motor Company aims to become carbon-neutral by 2045 with the company placing emphasis on its hydrogen value chain and the scaling of its fuel cell vehicle sales.
Speaking at IAA Mobility 2021 Hyundai revealed its fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) roadmap for the next few years with the group anticipating releasing an updated NEXO in 2023 and a new large SUV, powered by a fuel cell, after 2025.
Read more: Hyundai Motor to produce hydrogen fuel cell system technology for marine vessels
Read more: Hyundai becomes a shareholder in H2 Mobility
Hyundai Motor has invested heavily in hydrogen fuel cell technology for more than 20 years with the group launching the ix35 in 2013 and more recently the NEXO in 2018.


Often in Science, the causal bridge between the observable and the sought unknowns is obscure, if not an unknown itself. The relevance in such situations, of rejecting one hypothesis against another, stands challenged--as distinguished from the (Bayesian) model selection approach, in which the focus is on comparing different values of the unknowns given the available data. Recently, the classical hypothesis-significance-testing methods have been suggested as germane to contexts in which large, stable effects that stem from "small and well-controlled variation (the sorts of problems that Pearson, Fisher, etc., worked on)", but less so when the effects are "highly context dependent and with messy measurements". As expected, such pronouncement provoked reaction. The proposed workshop aims to provide a platform for the voicing of such opinions and reactions from statisticians and hands-on practitioners of the scientific method, particularly with the "messy"-ness of data unravelling upon us, as we proceed through the data revolution. Increased interaction amongst the community of hypothesis-testers/model-selectors is proposed, with keynote presentations by senior academics and talks by senior and junior colleagues, leading to discussions amongst all--with focus on the recent developments in the area, including the development of methods to test for the simplifying model assumption that helps overcome intractability, testing in high-dimensional models and/or data, nonparametric tests, fresh look at problems encountered in Bayes Factor computation, recent developments on multiple/composite testing, etc.
The foremost aim of the proposed workshop is the placing of the recent developments on hypothesis testing related methods, on a single dais, in order for researchers across the spectrum of research experience, to examine, criticise and avail of the prevalent approaches, thereby improving upon the same. This will be of particular use to younger researchers, especially in light of the fact that few meetings dedicated to discussions of hypothesis testing methods, are organised. Importantly, we aim to provide for a legacy of this workshop in terms of collaborations set up between researchers, including those between applied and theoretical fields.
Workshop poster: please help circulate.
The workshop will take place on 15th and 16th of September, 2016 in MS.04 at the Department of Statistics (Zeeman building), Univeristy of Warwick. A detailed schedule can be found here.
Participants are encouraged to submit posters through the link. Posters will be accepted on a rolling basis with a final date of September 5, 2016 for poster submission.


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I'm looking at 125 Milton on www.realestateone.com.com and would like some more information.
Waterfront!!! Enjoy boating, swimming, world class fishing and direct access to the worlds largest freshwater delta in the US! This spacious Condo is on a deep canal with a15 x 13 boat well in a protected harbor. Deep clear water with direct access to the St. Clair River. Walking Distance to Algonac Harbor and Downtown with Boardwalk, Restaurants and shops. Open concept Living Room, Dining area Kitchen and extended counter for Barstools. Bar Nook off living room and a Gas fireplace. Laundry room off kitchen opens into large 2 car Garage and the half bath. Spacious Master Suite with private bath andlarge walk-in closet and Balcony. Second bedroom has a large double closet. Pets allowed: 30 pounds and under.
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I can not get it to connect. Ive tried to add the devices (bought 3) and non of them will work, It times out, and so on.
Ive tried on two networks (home and office) with the same results.
I already reset the Dlink by holding the wps button for 10 seconds, deleted the app and reinstaled it (twice) and updated the software on my iphone 6.
Can you connect them to the main host routers SSID name and PW instead of using WPS?
What Mfr and model# router do you have?


The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a Formula One motor race. Away from Yas Island, Abu Dhabi has lots to offer. It's the largest and wealthiest of the seven United Arab Emirates, with a crude oil supply that isn't expected to run out until the 22nd century. Unlike some of its neighbours in the Gulf, Abu Dhabi has retained its local traditions and charms, making it an enjoyable and interesting stop-off.


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G-d's Presence in the World
TANYA Insights: 11 Shevat (leap year) 5782
"By the word of the L-RD were the heavens made; and all the hosts of them by the breath of His mouth. "– Psalm 33:6, JPS 1917 Tanach
A Chassidic perspective emphasizes the need for the continual maintenance of the universe – G-d's Creation – through His will that constantly maintains the existence of the world. Without His continual presence as the force that sustains the world, the world would cease to exist. In reading today's passage from the TANYA, I thought how this idea can be compared to an event in this week's Torah reading. Namely, when "Moses held out his arm over the sea, and at daybreak the sea returned to its normal state" (Exodus 14:27, JPS 1985 Tanach).
Inasmuch that "the sea returned to its normal state," this connotes the understanding that the normal laws of gravity were restored to the sea. For, two towering walls of water had formed a corridor for B'nei Yisrael to cross through the Sea of Reeds, to be safely ensconced on the other shore. As the Egyptians pursued the Children of Israel, these walls collapsed upon them, drowning Pharaoh and his army in the sea. The restoration to natural law, and the subsequent collapse of the sea walls was signaled by Moshe's act of holding "his arm over the sea."
At that point H'Shem relinquished His influence over gravity, thus causing the sea to be restored to its original natural state. The TANYA passage relates how that if H'Shem caused His Will to cease from maintaining the Universe, all would return to its former state of nothingness, before the beginning of time. Clearly, the example given above is a more comprehensible occurrence, whereas, mankind can hardly conceive of the world ceasing to exist. It would be like a computer without electricity – blank screen.
Metaphorically, this should help us to better appreciate the presence of G-d in the world, that animates all spheres of life, plant, animal and human, as well as inanimate objects such as stones, precious metals, and the different layers of the earth, not to mention the artistic beauty of the skies, especially at sunrise and sunset. Shiveesee H'Shem l'negdi tamid – I am ever mindful of the L-RD's presence (Psalm 16:8).
Author tzvifievelPosted on January 14, 2022 January 18, 2022 Categories chassidusTags Beshalach, chassidus, creation, divine guidance, existence, existentialism, Exodus, Judaism, nature, philosophyLeave a comment on G-d's Presence in the World
Fair is Fair
"G-d heard the cry of the boy, and an angel of G-d called to Hagar from heaven and said to her, 'What troubles you, Hagar? Fear not, for G-d has heard the cry of the boy from where he is."
– Genesis 21:17, JPS 1985 Tanach
The midrash comments on the phrase, "from where he is," by paraphrasing it as such: "in that condition in which he now is" (Genesis Rabbah 53:14, sefaria.org). As further explained, "He shall be judged according to his present deeds, and not according to those actions which he may do in the future" (Ramban; sefaria.org). Nachmanides further notes that the plain meaning is that G-d would provide water for the boy, in the very place that he was without further ado. And, so G-d opened the eyes of Hagar, whereafter "she saw a well of water. She went and filled the skin with water, and let the boy drink" (Genesis 21:19).
Thus, if a generalization can be made, two inferences may be drawn out, one each from these two different interpretations. In the plain sense of the verse, G-d will meet us where we are at, when we call out to Him. In our very present needs, we seek relief from G-d when all else seems to fail. Our nisyanos (challenges) in life are sometimes of this kind. And, H'Shem willing, our help will appear in a manner that may even be unexpected, inasmuch that we had not considered such and such prior to our eyes being opened to the potential source of benefit for our relief.
In the more theological sense of the verse, we are seen by G-d for who we are at the time of need, regardless of who we will become in the future. For, "the L-RD is good to all; and His tender mercies are over all His works" (Psalm 149:9, JPS 1917 Tanach). Consider how Lot was blessed through the merit of Abraham, despite Lot's immoral behavior that expressed itself, later, after he was spared from the fire and brimstone that fell upon Sodom and Gomorrah. It is important to note, that our condition in the future will be judged: if the righteous fall into a life of sin, "none of his righteous deeds shall be remembered." And, if the wicked turn away from a sinful lifestyle, "none of his sins that he committed shall be remembered against him" (Ezekiel 33:12-16, JPS).
Author tzvifievelPosted on October 22, 2021 Categories divrei Torah, Judaism, parashas, shiurTags existentialism, Judaism, parashas, Torah, Vayeira, Weekly ReadingLeave a comment on Fair is Fair
Shemini Atzeret 5782
Shemini Atzeret is essentially the eighth day of Sukkot. The literal translation is eighth day assembly. Regarding the word, assembly, according to commentary, this has to do with the connotation of the pilgrims from outside of Jerusalem, remaining behind after the Sukkot celebrations, for one more day, to rededicate oneself to to G-d's service, imbibing the teachings from scripture, (G-d's Word), and staying in the Temple area before going back to the daily grind (paraphrase of Sforno's commentary).
Moreover, let it be understood, that during the seven days of Sukkot, there are 70 bulls offered for the seventy nations of the world, connecting the first seven days of Sukkot with the gentiles. Yet, Shemini Atzeret, the eighth day, is a day of assembly, in specific, solely for the Jewish people, as if H'Shem would like the pilgrims to remain in Israel for an intimate time of connection with G-d.
Regarding the pasuk, "On the eighth day there shall be an assembly for you" (Numbers 29:35), the Sfas Emes conveys an insight, that "it is for you because the gates of teshuva are open to all. But Israel takes greater joy in accepting G-d's service anew than they did in having their sins forgiven" (p.372, The Language of Truth). Therefore, it can be said, that while the focus of Rosh Hashannah was on repentance, and the Day of Yom Kippur on forgiveness, Shemini Atzeret, a holiday connected to Simchas Torah, has a focus on renewal – the natural complement of a complete teshuvah.
This makes perfect sense, following the "shedding of sins," as symbolized by beating the aravah (willow leaves), at the end of shachris (morning service) on Hoshannah Rabbah, the seventh day of Sukkot. After this final release of the previous year's sins, a feeling of renewal is definitely appropriate, if everything was "done right," in regard to teshuvah (repentance). Like, "the cleansing of the soul," in preparation for a new year of service to G-d, via the spiritual growth, and perfection of character that result from selfless dedication to the higher values of Torah.
Ultimately, renewal may be said to involve purification through a rededication in one's life to the service of H'Shem. This dedication may be exemplified, as is found in Bereishis, "And G-d took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to av'dah it and to sham'rah it" (Genesis 2:15). The root of avdah, AVD (ayin–veis–dalet) connotes avad (to serve), while shamrah, SMR (shin–mem–resh) connotes shamar (to guard).
Traditionally, these refer to serving G-d through the positive commandments, and guarding ourselves against the negative commandments. In summary, our avodah (service towards G-d), and observance of the commandments. So, when we start the Torah cycle anew, we read in Bereishis about the beginning of creation, and are reminded of the main purpose of life, our avodah, overall service towards G-d, and our shomer, otherwise understood as the guarding of our souls from all that would taint the holy neshamah.
Author tzvifievelPosted on September 27, 2021 September 30, 2021 Categories holidaysTags derech, existentialism, journey, Judaism, Life, path, repentance, soul, teshuvah, tikkun hanefeshLeave a comment on Shemini Atzeret 5782
erev Shabbos reflection: Misplaced L'Chayim
As Shabbos approaches, I am fretting. It's still within the grace period, before lighting the candles; so, it's not like I'm committing a terrible aveirah (sin) by writing these words for a potential blogpost. It is such in life that hindsight is golden, and upon discerning the nature of a festive meal outside, underneath a sukkah, for lunch on the Second Day of Sukkot (Wednesday), I am concerned that I went above and beyond what I should have permitted for myself, in disregard of many Covid safety protocols that I had established for myself.
And, now, a simple stye in the eye is causing me to wonder whether this is the result of contracting the dreaded coronavirus. It would serve me right, if that were the case; because even my Yiddishkeit standards faltered at the table, for example, when I took part in a l'chayim, for no particular reason. That is not the way of a sincere chassidishe l'chayim. Guilt, regret, and mild worry, are some of the negative feelings that I now harbor as sunset approaches. L'chayim, indeed.
This kind of joy is not worth the trouble that it will bring, as is referred to in psalms, that only uz (then), that is when Israel is fully out of galus, should joy be overflowing (see Psalm 126). Therefore, a vain l'chayim, will only bring empty joy. For those wondering what I am talking about, drinking a l'chayim (a bisel of schnapps) should only be in respect to giving a brief dvar on Torah, for the aliyah of a departed soul, a healing (go figure on this one), or a simcha (good news). Not, simply drinking a l'chayim in order to drink a l'chayim. Shabbat shalom.
Author tzvifievelPosted on September 24, 2021 September 25, 2021 Categories reflectionsTags chassidism, Coronavirus, custom, existentialism, Judaism, minchagim, religion, spirituality, Sukkot, traditionLeave a comment on erev Shabbos reflection: Misplaced L'Chayim
Omer: Day 49 Culmination
Malchut shebbe Malchut: Kingship within Kingship
Today's middot (character traits) are malchut shebbe malchut (autonomy within sovereignty). This may be compared to the goal of self-actualization as found within a psychological framework. Finding a meaningful path to pursue in life will lead to personal fulfillment; in other words, the culmination of the soul's mission in life. Under G-d's directive, through His hasgacha peratis (divine guidance) that is placed upon us all, we are guided to what will steer us in the right direction.
In the Biblical sense, Solomon simplifies the essence, the underlying goal, to focus on, namely, "the sum of the matter, when all is said and done: Revere G-d, and observe His commandments; for this applies to all mankind" (Ecclesiastes 12:13, JPS 1985 Tanach). By staying on course, within the framework of G-d's commandments, including all of the guidance that stems from them, one's potential as an individual may be fully garnered, along the way towards the Kingdom.
The path is a unified one, inclusive of the soul in relationship to G-d. Moreover, to think in terms of self actualization, as well as directing ourselves to be in accordance with G-d's expectations of us, is not incongruent. Although, in the strictest psychological sense, Maslow may have intended self actualization an expression of inner potential; within the light of a divine plan, it is ultimately through the negation of self to a higher cause, that the self may realize its fullest potential within G-d.
On Shavuot (the fiftieth day), the culmination of the forty-nine day journey through self renewal, by way of examining our character, reaches its goal. As the L-RD said to Moses, "when thou hast brought forth the people out of Egypt, ye shall serve G-d upon this mountain" (Exodus 3:12, JPS 1917 Tanach). We receive the Torah anew, in the very present moment of our lives. H'Shem willing, the refinement of our soul over the past seven weeks has brought us closer to the fulfillment of peace and wholeness in our lives.
"The path of the righteous is as the light of dawn, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day."
– Proverbs 4:18, JPS 1917 Tanach
Author tzvifievelPosted on May 15, 2021 May 16, 2021 Categories Omer countTags Bible, character development, existentialism, Judaism, meditation, personal improvement, psychology, reason, reflection, religion, scripture, spiritual growth, spirituality, truthLeave a comment on Omer: Day 49 Culmination
Omer: Day 48 – Being Oneself
Yesod shebbe Malchut: Foundation within Kingship
In regard to yesod, a strong foundational belief system is necessary in order to maintain a sense of autonomy (malchut). Without reference points, in regard to one's identity, it would be too easy to be swayed by this, that or the other opinion, trend, or viewpoint. A tenacious adherence to a set of values and beliefs, as well as an overall conception of oneself will be a fence around an individual's autonomy.
There is a teaching from Zusha, who taught that when he gets to Shomayim (Heaven), he isn't going to be asked why he wasn't like Moses. He will be asked why he wasn't like Zusha (himself). Everyone is an individual, who will best relate to truth in the manner that G-d will show to him or her. Therefore, the spiritual achievements, past education, or knowledge of others should only inspire us. For G-d designates unto each and every individual, according to his own capacity.
A foundational belief and practice is really integral to the overall spiritual health of every human being; otherwise, we could potentially drown, so to speak, in a sea of nihilism, where values ultimately do not matter, and life has no directive towards an ultimate purpose. G-d forbid. Therefore, to cling to the truth through deveykus (attachment) is paramount not only to connect to G-d, but to also remain steadfast on the derech (path) of life.
note: this was recorded and posted before Shabbat.
Author tzvifievelPosted on May 14, 2021 Categories Omer countTags character development, existentialism, Judaism, personal improvement, psychology, religion, scripture, spiritual growth, spiritualityLeave a comment on Omer: Day 48 – Being Oneself
Heritage – 4
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When the Revelation occurred at Mt. Sinai, B'nei Yisrael were cautioned against drawing too close to the mountain. When H'Shem was present at Sinai, amidst the thunder and lightning, the status of the mountain was akin to a level of kedushah (holiness), whereby the people were compelled to keep a distance. Afterwards, when the long shofar (trumpet) blasts were sounded, the verbal barricade was lifted. Apparently, there was no inherent holiness present within the structure of Mount Sinai in and of itself. Only when H'Shem's presence rested on the mountain, in the visible form of the spectacular firework display that surrounded His presence, were the people forbidden to draw near.
Religion itself, may seem barren to us at times, like the landscape of Sinai, when its truths are put upon a pedestal, repeated as dogma without explanation, and upheld without inquiry. Their initial appeal may encompass our attention for a while; yet, their significance may become diminished, unless explored, enhanced, and reviewed. The Talmud mentions that when a soul appears, at the time of Judgment, it is asked, whether it examined the truths of wisdom by asking questions, subsequently, gaining a practical understanding, capable of being applied to one's life (Shabbos 31a).
According to Abraham Heschel, the ultimate questions that religion claims to answer must be recovered (Heschel, G-d in Search of Man, ch. 1). The answers provided to us, that we claim to uphold, when professing a traditional religious belief, may become disconnected from our lives, like a balloon that becomes untethered from the string in one's hand, floating aloft in the sky, unless we can articulate the relevance of the truths that are gleaned from religion. This is essential, in regard to walking on the derech (path) of our ancestors, albeit, in a postmodern world.
The wisdom of Heschel's insight points towards the need to make religion relevant in our lives, even in the present moment. Otherwise, there continues to be a disconnect, wherein the truths of belief and practice are not integrated into the actuality of our lives. If we lose sight of the existential significance of our religious tenets, then religion may lose its immediacy. The burden is placed upon mankind to re-establish a connection to G-d. To make truth relevant again, by asking meaningful questions about life, then, searching our religious perspective for the answers.
"But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it."
– Deuteronomy 30:14, JPS 1917 Tanach
Author tzvifievelPosted on May 30, 2020 May 31, 2020 Categories Holy Days, inspiration, Judaism, scriptureTags answers, existentialism, Heschel, philosophy, questions, religion, Sinai, TorahLeave a comment on Heritage – 4


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MIFF 2015 – Dark Age (1987)
August 12, 2015 Uncategorized2015, australia, crocodile, film, miff, miff2015timchuma
Director: Arch Nicholson
Starring: John Jarrat, Steve Harris, Nikki Coghill, Cathy Pope, Max Phipps, Burnham Burnham, David Gulpilil, Ray Meagher
There was a killer crocodile movie released a few years ago that was similar to this movie, but I have not seen it. This movie has a lot of fans in the cult genre and the print screened at the festival was Quentin Tarantino's personal copy.
The storyline is not that much different to any other killer animal movie with an initial attack being played down until there is one in broad daylight and all hell breaks loose. It is pretty graphic in this case with a young child being eaten in broad daylight.
If anything the response from the authorities was muted in this movie. If it had happened today the current government would have done everything bar nuking the crocodile to get rid of it, but they only care how much money they can dig out of the ground.
This movie did screen as part of the David Gulpilil retrospective, but he does not get to do that much in it apart from get ignored by people and a couple of action scenes.
Burnham Burnham gets a lot of corny dialog to deliver but still manages to maintain his dignity. I liked him more in the Howling III where at least he gets to be funny and take the piss on the native spiritual thing "no way I'm just gunna die!"
Another thing to appreciate in this movie is that is a rare chance to see a rare non-Home and Away performance by Ray Meagher, ya flamin' mongrel!
Yeah, yeah John Jarrat is in it too, but he is a bit of a dork in it. The crocodile it quite well realised and they wisely keep it off screen for most of the running time except at the end.
It does say the film was shot on location in Cairns and Alice Springs, but you can see at least one pick up shot with the word "MARL-" as in Marlo clearly visible on a building.
While I wouldn't rush out and see this movie, it is $5 on the Umbrella entertainment website so if you are already buying a bunch of movies it would be easy enough to pick up.