It had been about 18 months since we'd first traveled to Middle Sparrow Ranch, and about 3 years since I started following them, and watching their progress on Facebook, so when I received a personal invitation to attend their Open House on October 11, 2014, you can bet it was on my calendar and plans were made to go! I was excited to see how they'd grown, and sample some of the new cheese offerings.
I remember when I first started following Earle and Alice Boller of Middle Sparrow Ranch, being fascinated by what they were going to do on the farm, which is raising Jersey Cows on open pastures not sprayed with insecticides. The cows also receive no antibiotics or added growth hormones, but rather are raised completely on pasture, free to enjoy the bounty the farm offers.
Earle and Alice milk the cows, bottle the milk and keep some back to make butter and cheeses. They are licensed, certified, inspected and approved to sell whole, unpasteurized, non-homogenized milk, and as such, Middle Sparrow Ranch is the only dairy and cheese-making farm in South Carolina. Their milk is so rich in butter-fat it is not unusual to see cream on the top 1/4 to 1/3 of a gallon of milk. When's the last time you've seen that when you've bought milk?
Additionally, many cheese makers purchase their milk from outside sources, but not Middle Sparrow Ranch. The amazing flavors of their artisan cheeses result from the high quality of milk and the grasses their cows graze on through the seasons. As a result, the cheese may vary in color, or have subtle taste differences throughout the year.
So here we were, anxious to see and taste all the new cheeses, and explore what was new at Middle Sparrow Ranch.
We arrived shortly after the opening time of 10 a.m. and they were already packed with people! Some were off to see Miss Fig, the farm's mascot, or check out the other animals. Children were having their faces painted, others were off on a farm tour via horse-drawn wagon rides, and still others were in the cheese room sampling cheeses which was our first stop! Cheese, cheese and more cheese! Oh and milk, butter and cream oh my!
Just as we walked in, I spied Alice off to the left behind the cheese sampling table, and I waved. She saw me, put her arms up and came over to give me a big hug! We then talked about all her new cheese creations and proceeded to sample them.
There was a "Swamp Brew" which is a beer infused cheese with a craft beer from Southern Hops Brewing Company. Then there was "Goldenrod" which is a Gruyere-type cheese, suitable for melting on French onion soup or using in Reuben sandwiches. They also had Cheese Curds, a 14-month Aged Sharp Cheddar, Garden Vegetable Fromage, Havarti and many, many others. So many it was hard to choose because I liked them all, but we chose our cheeses, bought milk and cream, and said our good-byes, telling Alice we'd see her again soon.
We loaded up the cooler we brought, made sure everything was surrounded by the ice packs in the cooler, and headed out. As we were leaving more and more cars were coming down the road and turning in to park and check it all out for themselves. I know they had a busy, exhausting day, but one that was great for this wonderful farm.
Many thanks to Earle and Alice for hosting such a wonderful event and introducing so many others to the greatness that is Middle Sparrow Ranch!
Middle Sparrow Ranch is located at 400 Ralph Lane Road in Timmonsville, South Carolina. You can also find the farm on Facebook or call 843-992-1468.
So now we were off to lunch at Tubb's Shrimp and Fish Co. located at 1500 2nd Loop Road in Florence, South Carolina. Only open for business one year, they were already voted the BEST seafood place in Florence and there's no wonder why. Soulful ... Southern ... Seafood.
As their mission statement says "Tubb's Shrimp & Fish Co. will create a sense of community amongst its patrons through the delivery of the freshest local fare. We will introduce Florence to the culinary gifts that our local lands and waters offer. Whether it is prepared in our kitchen or sourced from our fresh market, our customers will be able to take as much pride in our product as we do."
Since we were in no hurry, and were waiting on my son and his family to join us, we took our time reviewing the menu and checking out all the great options. One deal we really liked was the Seafood Platter. You have a choice of 1, 2, 3 or 4 entree selections, plus 2 side dishes which seemed like a great option to us. Entree choices included Shrimp, Scallops, Oysters, Flounder, Crab Cake or Chicken Tenders prepared grilled, broiled, blackened or fried. We chose fried Shrimp and Oysters served with crispy waffle fries, hush puppies and nice crunchy cole slaw.
Now first of all, take a look at the size of this oyster! This is the whole oyster, not oyster pieces some places will serve you. Wowee ... we were amazed and the taste ... oh my goodness so darn good. Now look at this platter! It was loaded with food and well worth the $14 it cost us. Yes, you read that right, only $14.
Next, after my son and his family arrived, we were delighted to meet Kyle Hardee, one of the co-owners of Tubb's Shrimp and Fish Company, shown here on the left.
He immediately shook our hands, welcomed us to the restaurant and asked if we had tried the She Crab Soup, a recipe from his family. No we hadn't! Next thing we knew, we had 2 small bowls of the soup delivered to our table and it was absolutely delicious. Some of the best I have ever tasted, smooth, creamy, with just the right amount of crab.
Kyle convinced my son and his family to try the Pork Belly Waffle Fries, which they devoured, then they all ordered a variety of combinations of the Seafood Platter.
The Tartar Sauce, Cocktail Sauce and Comeback Sauce (Remoulade) are all made in-house. We tried all 3 and they were all fantastic.
The full menu is as varied and diverse as there is seafood. There are Seafood Buckets, Shrimp or Oyster Po Boy's, Grouper, Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato sandwiches, Grilled Pimento Cheese, Burgers, Club sandwiches, Shrimp and Grits, and so much more. View their complete menu here, like them on Facebook or call 843-799-5579.
After filling up on all this delicious seafood, it was time to say our good-byes and head home.
What a great day this had been supporting a local farm and a "sourcing from local" restaurant. I am constantly amazed and grateful for the small, local, family farms and restaurants who are doing it right for you and me. The taste and quality is far superior to anything commercially sold, and well worth the time and money spent in their establishments.
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The publication this week of the U.S. — China trade deal and the final macro numbers for 2019 should set the stage for healthy economic performance and stronger market sentiment in China in 2020, but the risk of a return to tense relations between Washington and Beijing looms over 2021 and beyond.
The "phase one" trade deal should create a truce in the tariff dispute. President Trump appears to believe that declaring victory over China will boost his re-election prospects, and it seems that Xi Jinping is willing to cooperate. There are no signs, however, that the Trump administration will scale back its willingness to confront Xi on a range of issues, especially those related to technology competition. The resulting political tension, as well as the deal's unrealistically high purchasing targets, could break the truce in 2021.
Headline writers will continue to focus on slower year-on-year (YoY) growth rates in China, but most investors understand that the base effect allows the economy to expand by far more today than at the faster speeds of a decade ago. This creates greater opportunity for Chinese firms selling goods and services to local consumers, as well as for investors in those firms.
Assessing the trade deal
The trade deal will likely accomplish Trump's main objective: creating the appearance of an important accomplishment as the election approaches. But the deal did not create effective new solutions to most of the trade-related problems cited when the tariffs were launched.
On intellectual property issues, a Trump administration priority, the deal accomplishes little. Many specific steps in the agreement were previously announced by Beijing, and the new steps are incremental. Most importantly, the agreement does not require China to make legal and structural changes needed to ensure compliance. There also were no significant new commitments on exchange-rate management or industrial policy.
Overall, this deal is not a significant improvement over the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) program cancelled by the Trump administration, or the draft bilateral investment treaty (BIT) with China that was negotiated by the Obama administration but abandoned by Trump.
The deal also leaves in place much of the tariff burden already borne by American companies and consumers. "Even after the deal goes into effect, Trump's tariffs will still cover nearly two-thirds of all U.S. imports from China," according to Chad Brown of the Peterson Institute for International Economics. "He will also have increased the average U.S. tariff on imports from China to 19.3%, as compared to 3%" before the dispute began.
The 2020 deal upside
There are important positive consequences of the deal. I think Trump wants the deal to succeed to boost his re-election prospects—and Beijing seems willing to cooperate—so the trade truce is likely to hold at least through November. By significantly reducing the risk of the tariff dispute escalating into a full-blown trade war, the deal is likely to boost sentiment among Chinese companies and global equity and bond investors who are thinking about increasing their China exposure.
The 2021 deal risks
Two things could derail the trade truce next year. First, there are as yet no signs that the Trump administration will scale back its campaign to confront Xi on a broad range of issues, especially those related to technology competition. By next year, it is possible that Xi may reconsider whether cooperating with Trump on trade makes sense at a time when Washington is taking a confrontational approach on most other issues. Of course, if there is a new American president next year, Beijing will wait to see how that administration approaches the relationship with China.
My second concern is that the deal calls for what I believe are unrealistically large increases in Chinese imports from the U.S. According to the terms of the deal, in 2020, China's overall imports from the U.S. should increase by 50% over the 2017 baseline, and then increase by another 20% YoY in 2021, for a total two-year increase of US$200 billion. This includes increases over the 2017 baseline of 52% for agricultural and 257% for energy imports in 2020, and then further increases in 2021—19% YoY for agriculture and 60% YoY for energy.
There is, of course, room for the Trump administration to play with the numbers. The text of the deal states, for example, that aircraft orders as well as deliveries will count toward the Chinese commitment, so Beijing could sign a lot of contracts for possible later delivery to inflate the numbers. But this kind of thing will only work if both governments cooperate. As U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer acknowledged, "This deal will work if China wants it to work." And if, after the election, the Trump (or a different) administration also wants it to work.
As an aside, the deal text includes a long list of goods that are targeted for increases to hit China's import targets. Some of them are puzzling. Iron and steel, for example, are on the list, even though in 2017, the U.S. exported less than US$500 million worth of that to China. Also on the list: "perfumes and toilet waters"; "preparations for use on the hair"; and "tea, whether or not flavored." (Yes, China is the world's largest producer of tea.)
Yes, Virginia, China's growth rate is decelerating
As we switch to the topic of China's economic health, I want to start by addressing the headline writers who pointed out that last year's GDP growth rate was the slowest since the Tang dynasty. I'd like to suggest another perspective.
China's growth has been decelerating gradually for over a decade, but the size of the economy (the base) has expanded quite a bit. GDP growth was 9.4% a decade ago, but the base for last year's 6.1% GDP growth was 188% larger than the base 10 years ago, meaning the incremental expansion in the size of China's economy in 2019 was 145% bigger than it was at the faster growth rate a decade ago. In other words, there was a greater opportunity last year for Chinese companies selling goods and services to Chinese consumers than compared to 10 years ago, when the GDP growth rate was much faster.
I expect that the YoY growth rates of most aspects of the Chinese economy will continue to decelerate, and as long as that deceleration continues to be gradual, I do not expect panic from the Chinese government, or from investors.
Modest easing of monetary policy
A clear sign that the government has been relatively comfortable with the health of the economy is that there has been only modest easing of monetary policy. I expect that approach to continue in 2020. The focus will be on stabilizing growth in response to slower global demand, not an effort to reaccelerate growth.
As was the case last year, aggregate credit outstanding (augmented Total Social Finance) will likely expand just a bit faster than nominal GDP growth, but not to the extent in past years.
Derisking to continue
I also anticipate that the government will continue to take steps to reduce financial sector risks this year. As I wrote last month, I expect further consolidation of smaller banks. I also expect a continuation of last year's experiments of selected defaults by state-owned and private firms, in an effort to push investors to price risk. I do not expect the government to relax their tight controls over off-balance-sheet (shadow) financial activity.
Likely to remain the world's best consumer story
China's consumers drove economic growth again in 2019, and I expect that to continue in 2020. Last year was the eight consecutive year in which the consumer and services (or tertiary) part of GDP was the largest part, and consumption accounted for 58% of GDP growth.
Strong income growth continues to fuel the consumer story. Nominal per capita disposable income rose 9.1% in 4Q19, up from 8.5% a year earlier and 9% two years ago.
Household consumption spending rose 9.4% YoY in 4Q19, compared to 8% a year earlier and 6.1% two years ago. This metric for consumer spending, which is published quarterly, includes a wider range of services compared to the retail sales data. Services now account for about 46% of household consumption.
Pork prices should ease, so inflation shouldn't be a big problem
An outbreak of African Swine Fever decimated China's hog population last year, which pushed up the price of pork—the country's primary protein source. Headline CPI rose to 4.5% last month and will remain elevated this year, driven entirely by pork. The disease seems to be fading and pork prices stabilized recently, although there is likely to be another spike in January, as the Lunar New Year holiday boosts demand. Core inflation, which was 1.4% YoY in December, should remain low, and I do not expect inflation to have a significant impact on consumer sentiment.
Modest improvement in CapEx likely
Investment spending by private firms was weak last year, largely due to uncertainty resulting from the Trump tariff dispute. The signing on Wednesday of the trade deal is likely to reduce that uncertainty, leading to a modest pickup in CapEx spending. Only modest, because the risk of a return to higher U.S. — China tensions in 2021 remains.
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At the point when specialists solicited individuals to recount the stories from how they began to look all starry eyed at, what were the eleven most basic components?
Some of these variables are justified regardless of a more profound look.
Being adjacent helps a considerable measure. Better believe it, unromantic and evident however in the event that you're searching for adoration, certainly ask yourself where you're investing your energy.
In another investigation, led in Columbus, Ohio, in the 1950s, 431 couples who connected for marriage licenses were met. It worked out that 54% impressing love status are popular of the couples were isolated by a separation of 16 squares or less when they initially went out together, and 37% were isolated by a separation of 5 pieces or less. The quantity of relational unions diminished as the separation expanded between the couples' places of living arrangement.
Who progresses toward becoming companions in the dormitories at school? Individuals who are comparative? No.People who are close-by.
Two variables seemed to practice the best impact on individual connections: the area of the condos and the separations between them. The most vital factor in figuring out who might be sincerely near whom was the separation between their lofts.
What underlies this? Clearly, you need to meet, however there's something different going on: rehashed introduction.
As advertisers know extremely well (and anybody searching for adoration ought to find out about showcasing), rehashed presentation influences us to like nearly anything.
Rehashed presentation, it turns out, expands our preferring for all intents and purposes everything, from the normal highlights of our lives to embellishing materials, extraordinary sustenances, music, or individuals.
Genuine. Rehashed introduction increases whatever is as of now there.
… rehashed introduction strengthens the overwhelming feeling in the relationship. At the point when the prevailing feeling is outrage, rehashed presentation improves the outrage. At the point when the prevailing feeling is fascination, rehashed presentation upgrades the fascination.
All consuming, instant adoration just occurs in 11% of cases and it's more typical in men than ladies. By a similar token, this implies initial introductions are gigantic on the grounds that rehashed presentation has a snowball impact.
Searching for adoration? At that point consider where you're investing your energy. What places do you go all the time and do they contain the sort of individuals you need to date?
Sounds clear yet in the event that you're burning through 99% of your waking hours at work and at home, you're not permitted to be astounded you're single.
Individuals like individuals who are pleasant and keen and amusing and influence them to rest easy and zzzzzzzzzzzzz. No doubt, obviously.
We should discuss the opposite side of character. How are you inside?
Having a solid feeling of your identity and a considerable measure of fearlessness is a decent indicator of whether you will go gaga for anybody.
Individuals who have a high recurrence of affection encounters have a tendency to have high self-assurance and low preventiveness… Insecure individuals who don't have a lucid feeling of self and who are not self-realized incline toward a diversion playng style of adoration and have associations with low levels of closeness and large amounts of contention… An examination that thought about the levels of individuals' self-character to the levels of closeness in their connections demonstrated that Erikson was correct. The more grounded individuals' feeling of self, the higher their capacity to be close.
Get your inside straight and the outside might care more for itself.
Opposites are drawn toward eachother… um, not too much.
Individuals are probably going to pick as sweethearts and marriage accomplices those with comparable attributes. Moreover, the more comparative couples are in identity and foundation, the more agreeable they are with each other, the more perfect they feel, and the more prominent their fulfillment from the relationship. Thus, couples who are comparable in dispositions, personality, and conduct will probably remain together after some time.
Stressing likeness while becoming more acquainted with somebody is dependably a smart thought. It's one of the key mainstays of impact reported by influence master Robert Cialdini.
Any kind of circumstance that influences us candidly expands the possibility of beginning to look all starry eyed at.
In one-fifth of the sentimental fascination meets, the connections portrayed began amid stormy periods in the lives of the men and ladies met. Here and there, the uplifted enthusiastic affectability took after an ordeal of misfortune, for example, the demise of a parent or an agonizing separation.
This is the reason individuals begin to look all starry eyed at on the bounce back. This is the reason we see Stockholm Syndrome. This is one reason performers are more alluring.
We can't generally tell what is causing our emotions and we need to figure. It's calledmisattribution of feelings. So any sincerely stirring circumstance can possibly trick us into supposing we're enamored.
When we are stirred, the beginning of the excitement does not make a difference, and it doesn't make a difference whether we know about the reason. Excitement consequently fortifies our common reaction, including appreciation for a potential accomplice.
Indeed, even an activity motion picture can do it.
A portion of the couples watched an activity motion picture; others viewed a film that was less stirring. Things being what they are the couples who watched the exciting activity motion picture communicated more fondness toward each other after the film than they did before observing it. The nonaction film had no impact on the measure of friendship communicated by the couples who watched it.
Misattribution of feelings can even influence you to begin to look all starry eyed at somebody who is attempting to execute you.
Be that as it may, once more, you can't think influencing somebody to become hopelessly enamored with you is as simple as making them to a move film. Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't cupid.
Like rehashed presentation, excitement is only an intensifier.
At the point when the lady looked appealing, the excitement made an expansion in the men's fascination her. Be that as it may, when she looked ugly, the excitement really made a reduction in their fascination her. It is significant that the lady was the same in the two cases, and that the distinction in the men's reaction to her was caused by cosmetics.
How to influence somebody to become hopelessly enamored with you? Being alluring helps, no uncertainty. Influence yourself to look great. What's news about that?
Folks, you may not invest enough exertion.
The generalization that men are more centered around excellence than ladies demonstrates out – yet not so much as you may think.
Advise ladies they're associated with a lie finder and they are significantly more prone to state physical engaging quality is critical.
At the point when the ladies thought they were associated with a lie finder, they conceded being more impacted by the physical engaging quality of the men and depicted physically appealing men as more alluring. When they were not associated with the mechanical assembly, ladies tended to underreport the effect of the men's physical allure on their inclinations. Clearly, a social standard has a tendency to restrain, particularly ladies, from conceding the significance of physical fascination.
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Title: Superior Spider-Man
Posted: Nov 2013
After Doc Ock died for the first time (well actually the 2nd time if you count ASM #131), Angelina Brancale sacrificed herself in a Hand ritual to bring her former lover back to life. Brancale, an obese woman who (with the help of a VR headset designed by Carolyn Trainer) can transform into the hulking Stunner, stayed in a comatose state until the body of Otto Octavius passed away. With Otto dead again, Angelina returned to the land of the living and swore revenge on her lover's murderer. Unbeknownst to Angelina though, Doc Ock actually swapped minds with Peter Parker and is in fact the Superior Spider-Man. But you guys already knew that.
Story 'Lethal Ladies'
SM Core Title
Summary: Stunner, Peter earns doctorate
Executive Producer: Alan Fine
Publisher: Dan Buckley
Chief Creative Officer: Joe Quesada
Editor In Chief: Axel Alonso
Editor: Stephen Wacker
Assistant Editor: Ellie Pyle
Writer: Dan Slott
Pencils: Giuseppe Camuncoli
Inker: John Dell
Lettering: Chris Eliopoulos
Colorist: Antonio Fabela
Articles: Green Goblin I (Norman Osborn), Menace, Stunner
Betty Brant, who was last seen dumping Flash in the pages of Venom, is being shown around the Daily Bugle offices by Robbie Robertson. Apparently Betty is rejoining the Bugle staff, possibly to replace the recently fired Norah Winters. In true Bugle fashion, the super powered Stunner bursts through a wall in the building and demands to know the whereabouts of Spider-Man. Robbie declares that Spider-Man has eyes all over the town and that no criminal is safe from his new brand of justice. Stunner takes this to mean that performing a crime in front of a Spider-Bot will flush out the Superior Spidey.
Meanwhile, an exasperated Otto Octavius is devising a plan to reverse the damage that Dr. Lamaze has done to Peter Parker's goals of achieving a doctorate. As Anna Maria tries to talk some sense into her boyfriend, Ock blathers about robot doubles and krakens before shedding his civies and taking to the rooftops as Spider-Man. At Spider Island 2, Ock's minions spot the destruction that Stunner is causing to draw out Spider-Man. After being informed that the damage is being caused by a "blonde Amazon woman," Otto instantly realizes who his new foe is.
Elsewhere, Carlie Cooper makes one last stop before going to the Avengers about the truth behind the Superior Spider-Man. That stop is the grave of Otto Octavius, where Carlie lays down flowers in remembrance of her ex-boyfriend Peter Parker. It doesn't take a genius to know that something awful is about to happen to our bumbling police detective though. Carlie falls through the surprisingly empty grave and is captured by an unseen laughing goblin.
Back in Manhattan, Ock pleads that Stunner step down, not wanting to hurt a woman that he obviously still cares for. Using an improved web formula, Ock tethers Stunner to the ground and commands his Spider-Bots to track down where Angelina is broadcasting her VR signal from and shut it down. Ock then swings away, which gives Angelina a chance to change the density of Stunner's VR form; allowing her to escape the webbing.
With evil thoughts in mind, Ock quickly makes his way back to the University to confront Lamaze. He is stunned though when he finds that Anna Maria has already beaten him to it. Anna has taken it upon herself to plead with Lamaze. At that point, Otto realizes that Anna understands him like no one else ever has. That tender moment is quickly interrupted though when the last woman that understood Otto Octavius launches a bus at both Anna and Lamaze. Using an enormous amount of webbing, Ock catches Stunner's projectile weapon in mid-air. With Ock using all his strength to keep the bus aloft, Stunner now has her chance to extract revenge. As he begins to take a ruthless beating, Otto feels as if the only way to save Anna is to come clean to Angelina and tell her that Spider-Man is in fact Otto Octavius. Just before he spills his gut, the Spider-Bots come through and disconnect Angelina from the VR headset. Everyone is saved and Ock suddenly has an idea.
As a disoriented Angelina awakens from the shock of being suddenly disconnected from her headset, she sees the unbelievable sight of Doctor Octopus (white suit and all) standing in front of her. In reality it is Ock using the VR headset to recreate an image of his former body. After "breaking up" with Angelina, this reborn Doctor Octopus makes his way to Dr. Lamaze's house to inform his former colleague that it was in fact Peter Parker who was always the genius behind the curtain. This paves the way for Peter to finally receive his doctorate.
In the depths of the sewers below New York, a captured Carlie stands before Menace and the Goblin King. A journal, which probably has the secret of the Superior Spider-Man contained with in, is now in the possession of the goblins. Things are about to get even more interesting.
With lots of action being promised in the coming months of this title, Dan Slott continues to take time to focus on Ock's life as Peter Parker in this issue. While the anticipated showdown between Ock and Stunner didn't disappoint, it was the growing relationship between Otto and Anna that resonated most with me. I mentioned in my review of Superior #20 that I was worried about what would become of Anna Maria once Otto's perfect little plan begins to fall apart. After seeing Ock willing to lay down everything for Anna's safety though, it has become clear that he sees his new paramour as much more than just a means to an end. If this issue does one thing, it cements the strong, burgeoning bond between Otto and Anna. I've got a feeling that this seemingly doomed love story is going to play a key part in the closing chapters of this saga.
Having Otto gracefully break Stunner's heart because of his new love for Anna was a nice touch as well. I think that with the Superior saga amping up and probably settling into it's final days, this is probably one of the few opportunities Slott had left to arrange the reunion between Otto and Angelina. I've always been rather fond of Web of Death, the J.M. Dematteis arc that introduced Angelina Brancale, and felt as if re-introducing the character now that Otto is the central figure of the Spider-verse offered up lots of fun possibilities. With Ock not wanting to hurt his former lover and Stunner out for blood, I thought that Slott handled the entire concept quite well. The resolute ending also gave Angelina some much needed closure; something that her character definitely deserved.
Again, I can't say enough about the superb artwork provided in this issue by the talented Giuseppe Camuncoli. While the Bugle scenes aren't nearly as dynamic as those illustrated by Humberto Ramos a few issues ago, I just love the cleanliness of Camuncoli's character designs and fight scenes. There was never a panel that I had to examine more closely to figure out what the heck was going on. The depiction of the classic Doctor Octopus is also a welcome blast from the past.
Some of Slott's loose threads concerning Peter Parker's personal life are tied up and we're also given one of the most touching moments yet between Ock and his new flame Anna Maria. I feel as if the action is going to jump up a notch in the coming issues, so it's certainly nice to resolve some things before Venom and the Green Goblin decide to begin wreaking havoc.
Title:Superior Spider-Man


I now find myself living in Florida, in my brother's warehouse parking lot in a 30′ trailer and calling it home. Within my journey are aspects of the one you are also on. The life path that teaches us to trust, to surrender and to enjoy each day rooted in the now, without fear of tomorrow.
What a welcoming committee I had as I made my move to Florida. Hurricane Hermine, the first hurricane to hit land in Florida since 2005, was moving right through our driving route. We delayed our arrival by a day, swung wide west to get around it and finally arrived in time to be welcomed by a huge downpour that shook the trailer. I sat there and wondered, "What was I thinking?" I had moved to the land of sinkholes, alligators, giant bugs and hurricanes.
I did a quick inventory of all of the other times in my life that I had to start over. When I moved away to college, when I got married and first moved to Buffalo, when I got divorced and had to re-define who I was – the list was long and served to remind me that "I've got this." I know how to start a new chapter. I've done it before and I can certainly do it again…as long as the alligators don't get me!


The Royal Society of London had its beginnings in the English Civil War, which engulfed much of Great Britain in the middle of the 17th century. In 1640, two years before the onset of civil war, several individuals calling themselves "natural philosophers" began holding regular meetings in private homes and taverns. These meetings continued in erratic fashion during the troubled civil war period, often centered on Gresham College, to which many of them were connected. By 1658, life under Cromwell's Commonwealth had compelled the natural philosophers to suspend their meetings.
Events began to move swiftly in 1660, with the end of the Commonwealth and the restoration of the Stuart monarchs. Meetings resumed, a Society of Philosophers was founded, and in December, they obtained the patronage of King Charles II. Thus the Royal Society of London was born. Among the first Fellows of the Royal Society were Christopher Wren, John Wallis, Robert Boyle, and Robert Hooke. The years immediately following 1660 were productive ones: the Society found formal accommodations at Gresham College, began a library, and in 1665 published its first volume of the Philosophical Transactions.
Unfortunately, this growth was severely curtailed in 1666 with the Great Fire of London. While the fire did not damage the Society's rooms at Gresham College, it did destroy most of the old city that lay within the Roman walls. To accelerate the city's recovery, the Lord Mayor of London compelled the Society remove itself from Gresham College so that space could be made available for the Mayor's offices, as well as for city merchants. Meetings were held at various private homes before finding more permanent space at Arundel House, the residence of the Duke of Norfolk. On a side note, Hooke developed and submitted a rebuilding plan to the king, and Wren was instrumental in designing and supervising the reconstruction of the city.
One might expect that after recovering from the Great Fire, the Royal Society would begin a period of growth. However, the opposite was true. During the next 25 years, the Society diminished both in stature and membership. What was once an institution with 200 dues-paying Fellows had decreased to 113 by the end of 1694, many of whom were derelict in their contributions. Consequently, the Society was deep in debt, and its scientific work was only able to continue when Robert Boyle lent his own personal equipment for Society use.
Some recovery of previous status had been effected by the close of the 17th century, but it was in 1703 with the election of Isaac Newton as Society President that circumstances began to improve significantly for the Royal Society. A more organized system of fee collection was introduced, and many more individuals were elected as Fellows. By 1729, membership had recovered to 254, and in 1740 it reached 301. Some notable Fellows of the Royal Society of this period were John Flamsteed, Edmond Halley, Hans Sloane, and Brook Taylor.
One of the most notable features of the Royal Society was its continuity. Many other academic institutions suffered from political instability and were renamed and reorganized several times. While its first years were somewhat unstable, from the mid-18th century onward, the Royal Society of London functioned as an established part of British academic life. Although its residence changed many more times in the years to come (ultimately settling on its present location of Carlton House Terrace), its relative stability remained unique in 18th century Europe.
Hartley, Harold. (ed.) The Royal Society: Its Origins and Founders. London: The Royal Society.
Lyons, Henry. The Royal Society: 1660-1940. Cambridge University Press, 1944.
The Royal Society home page.
History of the Royal Society, on the Royal Society's web page.


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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Festival of Science, Music, and Celestial Wonder.
Celebrate the eclipse August 19–21, 2017 in Eastern Oregon
On August 21, 2017, the continental United States will experience the first total solar eclipse to span the entire country since 1918.
Atlas Obscura invites you to celebrate this rare astronomical event on a gorgeous, secluded farm nestled in Oregon's Snake River Valley.
For two days, you'll take part in an all-out festival of wonder featuring celebrated scientists, writers, musicians and explorers, plus an under-the-stars performance from the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra. At the end of it all, you'll experience the Total Eclipse itself—two minutes of midday darkness that you may never have the chance to see again.
featured presenters and performers
Sun Ra Arkestra led by Marshall Allen
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Formed during the mid-'50s by experimental keyboarder and composer Sun Ra and inspired by ancient Egypt and outer space, Sun Ra Arkestra's unique style of celestial free-jazz lives on under the leadership of legendary saxophonist Marshall Allen. This very special performance is not to be missed!
Psychic Ills
When it comes to following the beat of their own drum, New York's Psychic Ills have exemplified the phrase since their beginnings in 2003. Initially spawned from electronic-centered home recording experiments, they progressed into all-night full-band exploration in a neighborhood where noise wasn't a problem. The Psychic Ills make sunburned psych pop, awash in warm tones and blues damaged songwriting.
Helado Negro
A South Florida native, born to Ecuadorian immigrants and based in Brooklyn, Roberto Carlos Lange's upbringing provides essential elements to his songwriting, including his consistently bilingual -- English and Spanish -- lyrics. Known for his craftsmanship, Lange has cultured his identity, ideology and musical dexterity with constant artistic and introspective development, pouring his heart and full sincerity into his music. His fourth LP Double Youth released in 2014 garnered acclaim with Pitchfork naming it "the boldest and most intricate Helado Negro work to date."
Clara Moskowitz
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Clara Moskowitz is Scientific American's senior editor covering astronomy and physics. A space geek from way back, she's been to Space Camp, attended about a dozen rocket launches, and graduated from suborbital spaceflight training. She has a bachelor's degree in astronomy and physics from Wesleyan University and a graduate degree in science journalism from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Prior to joining Scientific American, she worked for Space.com, Wired, Discover magazine and the American Museum of Natural History.
Paul O'Connor
Physicist Paul O'Connor (Brookhaven Laboratory) studies the micro-world of sub-atomic particles and the macro-world of dark matter and dark energy. He is currently involved in building the world's largest digital camera for astronomy, soon to start making a 100 PetaByte map of the sky from a remote mountain in the Chilean Andes.
Jorge Cham
Jorge Cham is the creator of Piled Higher and Deeper (PHD Comics), the popular comic strip about life (or the lack thereof) in Academia. Often called the "Dilbert of academia`, PHD Comics has appeared in many newspapers, and is published online where it is read by over 6 million visitors a year from over 1000 universities worldwide.
National Parks at Night
America's National Parks are breathtaking in the daytime, but take on an otherworldly beauty at night. National Parks at Night hosts hand-crafted photography workshops with experienced and enthusiastic instructors. The result is a rich experience, full of adventure, where you get individual attention and awe-inspiring images of natural nocturnal splendor.
Science on Tap
Science on Tap is a lecture series that pairs learning about science with drinking beer. Held every month in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA. Science on Tap helps make science fun and relevant for everyone. Join them by the beer garden to do hands-on activities and talk about space science!
More artists and presenters to be announced soon!
Ross Andersen
Ross Andersen is a senior editor at The Atlantic, where he oversees the science, technology, and health sections. He was previously the deputy editor of Aeon Magazine, and before that, he was the science editor of the Los Angeles Review of Books. In addition to his work as an editor, Andersen is known for his award-winning feature essays, which straddle philosophy, science, technology, history, and the arts.
Summer Ash
Summer Ash is the Director of Outreach for Columbia University's Department of Astronomy. A self-professed space cadet, she grew up dragging friends and family out at all hours of the day or night to look up at the sky. Formally trained in both rocket scientist and radio astronomy, Summer is now harnessing her powers for science communication. Her written work has appeared in The Atlantic, Smithsonian, Scientific American, Slate, Nautilus, Now.Space, and SyfyWire. She has appeared on The Nerdist and is a Star Talk All-Star.
Vi Hart
Vi Hart is a mathemusician and philosopher known primarily for work in mathematical understanding, musical structure, and social justice. Hart is best known for the film series "Doodling in Math Class", the stand-alone philosophical work "Twelve Tones," and as co-creator of "Parable of the Polygons." Current research focuses on how virtual reality technology can impact human understanding and the human experience.
Michael Lemonick
Michael D. Lemonick is Opinion Editor at Scientific American; he was previously Senior Writer at Time magazine, where he wrote more than 50 cover stories. He is the author of five books on space and the cosmos—the New York Times called him "one of astronomy's great popularizers". He has also written major stories on space for National Geographic, Smithsonian and other publications. He teaches at Princeton University.
Joshua Foer
Science journalist Joshua Foer is the co-founder of Atlas Obscura and author of the international bestseller Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything.
Christopher Intagliata
Christopher Intagliata is senior producer for the public radio show Science Friday. In his decade with the show, he has shadowed NASA scientists simulating a Mars mission on an active Hawaiian volcano, gone hunting for rare bees in the California desert, and skated Olympic ice--in the name of science of course. Christopher also serves as the editor for Science Friday's new documentary podcast Undiscovered, and regularly hosts Scientific American's "60-Second Science" podcast.
Daniel Whiteson is a professor of experimental particle physics at the University of California, Irvine, and a fellow of the American Physical Society. He conducts research using the Large Hadron Collider at CERN. Daniel is also the co-founder of the Webby-award winning cosmic-ray smartphone app Crayfis.
Increasing the public's access to science and scientific information for over 25 years, public radio program and non-profit Science Friday will be presenting interactive and hands-on eclipse activities for attendees of all ages.
A Brief History of Sunshine
Try and forget all you know or have learned about the universe for a second. Imagine what you might think of this glowing orb in the sky if you were seeing it for the first time. Is it moving?...or are you? How far away is it? What is it made of? For as long as humans could formulate questions like these, we've been trying to answer them. In this talk we'll travel through history to reveal how we know what we know about our host star and what we still have yet to learn. You'll never look at the sun the same way again.
Geometric Stars Are Made Of People
Come be a star! We'll learn to create beautiful mathematical patterns, like many-sided stars, by arranging neon lines into giant people-powered shapes. This short talk will be followed by a directed workshop, then some time to experiment and improvise. By working together, we can draw mathematical doodles across the landscape!
Paul O'Connor
The Dark Side of the Universe
In the last twenty years we have learned that the universe consists mostly of two substances—dark energy and dark matter—neither of which fits into the rest of our understanding of the physical world. Dark energy, in particular, offers the tantalizing possibility of reconciling the physics of the very small with that of the very large. Experimental physicist Paul O'Connor will describe how these dark constituents came to be discovered, and the remarkable new instrument he and others are building to study their properties.
A Minor History of Time Without Clocks
On August 21, the gears of the solar system will click into place in a manner that is rare—but not unpredictable. The eclipse is a reminder that we live in a clockwork universe, and that our measurements of time's passage here on Earth are always ultimately tied to observations of the heavens. For millennia, we've been building strange machines to tell time directly from the rhythms of nature. From sunflower clocks to moon dials, we're going to explore the eccentric history of natural timepieces.
Cosmic Stuff Moving in Front of Other Cosmic Stuff—Eclipses are Just the Start
The Moon moving in front of the Sun is a truly dramatic event—but modern astronomy is rich with other examples of celestial objects lining up. The dimming of stars beyond the Sun has revealed the existence of thousands of exoplanets, invisible until they passed between us and them. The occultation of background stars by asteroids give us clues to those rocky objects' sizes and shapes. The warping of spacetime by (relatively) nearby galaxies distorts the images of more distant galaxies and quasars, letting astronomers map the location of dark matter and measure the size of the universe. Objects obscuring other objects—an especially apt phenomenon for lovers of Atlas Obscura—turns out to be one of the most powerful tools in astronomy. Michael Lemonick offers a guided tour of that heavenly toolbox.
Ghostly Particles from the Sun
Trillions of tiny particles called neutrinos are passing through your body every second, and most of them come from the sun. They are so insubstantial that they pass right through the space between your atoms without a trace. Yet these ghostly particles are one of the hottest topics in physics today because their strange behavior could reveal the existence of previously unheard of forces or phenomena. Clara Moskowitz will explain how the sun creates these particles and how scientists studying solar neutrinos uncovered their strangest property: a weird ability to shape-shift. Learn why such behavior was so mystifying to the physicists who discovered it, how it could reveal new fundamental truths about nature, and what experiments are going on now to understand these puzzling particles.
Daniel Whiteson & Jorge Cham
We Have No Idea
"We Have No Idea" is a fun, interactive presentation about everything we DON'T know about the Universe, from the origin of our Cosmos to the Dark Matter that surrounds us. No scientific knowledge required, just a sense of curiosity and humor!
A Relatively Important Eclipse
In May 1919, scientists set out for Sobral, in northern Brazil, and Príncipe, an island off the west coast of Africa, to photograph the momentarily starry sky during a total eclipse. Their aim was to test whether the Sun's gravity would indeed bend light rays from faraway stars, as predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity. In the brief minutes of darkness on May 29, astronomers at both sites observed the Hyades star cluster as the eclipsed disc of the Sun passed by, and after analyzing the data, declared Einstein correct—forever changing physics and our understanding of the universe.
Matt Hill, National Parks at Night
After Dark in National Parks
Under moon and stars, America's National Parks are transformed into a time-bending playground for photographing the night skies. Join Matt Hill for a look at what happens when the lights go out and the shutter opens.
The Summer Sky
A short tour of the highlights of the summer sky including constellations, currently visible planets, and deep space objects of interest. Summer Ash's evening presentation will include GIFs and some fun facts to help you look at the universe a little differently from time to time.
Sun Ra Arkestra
B&H Celestial Viewing Stage
Solar Viewing and Photography
Hands-On Demonstrations with B&H
B&H has been serving the photographic and video community for over forty years. With the largest selection of photographic, video, and telescopes all available in one location, B&H has the gear you want to capture this rare and amazing event.
B&H will be demonstrating solar specific scopes and filters to view our closest star in a whole new light. We will have B&H personnel on hand to discuss both solar and celestial photography.
9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Light Painting Party
With National Parks at Night and B&H
Grab your camera + tripod, a flashlight, glow stick or anything that makes light and come party with us. Photographers get to shoot while it's playtime for everyone else in front of the lenses. Get down, write with light and experiment with long exposures.
11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Stargazing with Summer Ash
Join astronomer Summer Ash for stargazing at the B&H stage. We will have several telescopes set up for your celestial viewing pleasure.
Science Friday Booth
Moon Cratering
The moon is loaded with craters big and small. Scientists use the size, shape, arrangement, and layering of craters to estimate the moon's age. Make a one-of-a-kind moon crater T-shirt by launching paint-filled meteors, comets, and asteroids at it. Note how size, angle of approach, speed, and order of your projectiles influence the final cratering surface of your T-shirt, and wear your results home. Bring your own shirt or purchase one of ours.
Send an Eclipse
The moon is 1/400th the size of the sun, so how can it block it entirely? It's all about perspective and the distance between objects. At this tent, you can eclipse the sun yourself—get filmed while you eclipse a giant glowing model of the sun with your head. Send a gif of your "total solar eclipse" to your friends and family.
Music Doodle Time
With Vi Hart
A relaxed and informal time to listen to live music while making gestural drawings related to the music. You can follow guided music doodling exercises, or enjoy doing your own thing. Feel free to drop in and out, bring food and drink, and chat quietly. Drawing materials will be provided, but feel free to bring your own!
Track the Eclipse with Photosensitive Paper
Hosted by Science Friday
In this drop-in workshop, participants will prepare a small pinhole viewer to passively record the path of the sun during the total eclipse using photosensitive paper. Photosensitive paper undergoes a chemical reaction when exposed to UV light and changes color. Exposed paper can be developed into a beautiful blue and white image simply by rinsing it in water. By placing a piece of photosensitive paper into a dark box with pinhole poked into it, we'll project the shape of the sun onto the paper over the course of the day, documenting both the path of the sun, and the eclipse.
With Elysian Brewing's Head Brewer, Josh Waldman
Science on Tap Booth
Just because you might be an adult* doesn't mean that doing science experiments stops being fun…especially ones about SPACE! Join the folks from Science on Tap at their booth by the beer garden to try your hand at building Alka-Seltzer rockets, making craters, and other fun explorations of physics and astronomy.
Science on Tap is a lecture series that helps make science fun and relevant for everyone by pairing learning about science with drinking beer. Events are held every month in Portland, OR, and Vancouver, WA.
*You do not have to be an adult to participate. Everyone is welcome!
What It Means When the Sun Goes Dark
Minutes before the main event, Atlantic editor Ross Andersen will try to place the solar eclipse in a deeper context. Drawing from mythology, poetry, philosophy and, of course, the sciences, he will attempt to say something definitive about what this singular astrophysical event has meant to people over time—and what it might mean for us this morning.
Countdown to Totality with Atlas Obscura
Eclipse Viewing and Photography
It's all about the Eclipse! Head over to the B&H stage, where we will have a variety of scopes and cameras tracking the eclipse as this event unfolds.
admission and parking
Camping spots are first-come, first-serve. Admission tickets do not include Parking. Each vehicle at Total Eclipse must purchase a separate Parking Pass in advance. All kids 10 and under are included for free when attending Total Eclipse with a parent or legal guardian.
Total Eclipse General Admission Ticket: $250
A General Admission ticket includes entry for one person plus bring-your-own tent camping in the general camping area for the duration of the festival, starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, August 20.
Total Eclipse Early Arrival Ticket: $325
Make a full weekend out of celebrating the Total Eclipse and arrive early for first dibs on camping spaces! The Early Arrival ticket includes entry for one person plus bring-your-own tent camping in the general camping area starting at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 19.
Kids Under 10
Entry for kids 10 and under is free when attending Total Eclipse with a parent or legal guardian.
All vehicles must have a pre-purchased Parking Pass in order to enter the property.
Total Eclipse Vehicle Parking Pass: $45
This parking pass is for cars, trucks, vans, and motorcycles. RVs, oversized vehicles and vehicles with trailers will need to purchase an RV Parking Pass instead.
Total Eclipse RV Parking Pass: $85
This parking pass is for RVs, Pop-Ups, Trailers, etc. and includes a space up to 30 feet long and 15 feet wide. These parking spaces are located in a grassy field without any hook ups.
All sales are final. We cannot provide refunds. Please use caution if you're thinking of buying a ticket from an individual or third party. We will not honor tickets that have been duplicated or forged."
Have a campsite and camping gear pre-set and ready for you when you arrive! We have a variety of options available for attendees who would prefer not to bring in their own gear or who desire more luxurious accommodations. Tent pricing is the same whether you stay one or two nights, so consider maximizing your experience with an Early Arrival ticket.
Please note that Furnished Camping & Glamping Packages do not include admission to the festival or parking. Those items must be purchased separately. Once you arrive at Total Eclipse, you'll check in at our host station and be guided directly to your campsite.
When you check in, a credit card or cash must be provided to keep on file for the $250/unit security deposit, which will be refunded upon check-out. This deposit protects from possible damages to property; should the unit(s) be in unacceptable condition upon check-out, the reservation holder is responsible for costs related to extra cleaning, damage repairs, replacement of missing or damaged contents, expenses resulting from violations such as smoking in the units, etc.
Bring Your Own Tent
Included with all admission tickets.
Basic Camping Tent for 2 People: $500
1 large (9' × 7') camping dome tent
2 thick sleeping pads
2 extra large (80in × 40in) sleeping bags
2 battery powered lanterns, including red for optimal stargazing
1 outdoor mat
Basic Camping Tent Photos
Deluxe Canvas Bell Tent Suite for 2 People: $1500
1 large (5 meter) lockable canvas bell tent
2 pairs of slippers
2 indoor/outdoor lounge chairs
2 donut floats for the creek
1 large and 2 small indoor mats
Complimentary cooler bag with beer courtesy of Elysian Brewing Company
1 vanity with mirror, shelf and hooks
2 glasses and 2 hangers
2 towels and 2 washcloths
Toilet paper, tissues and water
2 crate tables
2 side tables
1 trash can
Air bed(s), 4 pillows, linens, comforter(s), and 2 blankets.
1 queen air bed or 2 twin air beds
Deluxe Canvas Bell Tent Suite Photos
Deluxe Dorm Style Canvas Bell Tent for 4 People: $1750
4 welcome packages
2 trash cans
4 twin air beds, 8 pillows, linens, comforters, and 4 blankets.
Deluxe Dorm Style Canvas Bell Tent Suite Photos
What is the Total Eclipse Festival?
Atlas Obscura's Total Eclipse Festival is a once-in-a-lifetime extravaganza of science, live music, and celestial wonder. For two days, attendees of all ages will camp out in beautiful Eastern Oregon with hundreds of fellow Atlas Obscura explorers.
Why are you doing this?
We're so glad you asked.
In the late morning of August 21, 2017, a rare total solar eclipse will cut a narrow 70-mile swath across the entire continental United States, starting in northwestern Oregon and making its way southeast through Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, Tennessee, and South Carolina. The lucky few in this Path of Totality will be plunged into darkness for a little over two minutes.
Just how rare is this? Well to start, this will be the first total solar eclipse of any kind in the continental U.S. in 38 years. But in fact, there hasn't been a total solar eclipse quite like this, where the Path of Totality has spanned the entire country from end to end, since 1918.
Pretty exciting, right? So obviously, we decided to throw a huge party.
Can't I view the eclipse anywhere? Why should I do it with Atlas Obscura in Oregon?
The Path of Totality—where you can experience the eclipse in full—is quite narrow, and our campsite in Eastern Oregon's high desert is one of the few places in the country with a history of clear weather and where full viewing is anticipated. As a result, existing lodging in this desirable region is already scarce.
Plus, Atlas Obscura is one of the few organizations offering an eclipse-viewing festival of this scale, and the only one with our unique combination of science-based programming and spectacular live music.
Where exactly will the festival take place?
To ensure privacy, our exact location will be released exclusively to ticket holders. Confirmed guests will receive directions to the festival site along with a detailed information packet several weeks prior to the event. We've selected one of the best locations inside the Path of Totality, so you'll be within the full two-minute total eclipse range.
Should I purchase a ticket now even if I'm not sure I can make it?
We expect this festival to sell out very quickly, so we encourage you to buy your tickets as early as possible. That said, due to the nature of this very special event, we're unable to offer any refunds or exchanges.
Ticket prices vary depending on when you purchase them, and what level of experience you choose. Scroll up the page for more details.
What if it rains, or it's too cloudy to see the eclipse?
We picked this location because Eastern Oregon tends to have dry, cloudless weather in August. In terms of the odds of good visibility, it's one of the best possible places to be inside the Path of Totality for the eclipse. That said, we obviously can't guarantee the weather, and no refunds or exchanges will be possible under any conditions. All scheduled festival events will proceed Rain or Shine.
Can I leave and return?
Re-entry is allowed, but coming and going is not recommended. The nearest town is Baker City, roughly 30 minutes away by car. We anticipate heavy traffic along the interstate leading up to the eclipse, which may make travel slow-going and getting back to the festival grounds a challenge. We highly encourage attendees to bring all the supplies they anticipate needing when they first arrive for check-in.
What's the wildlife situation likely to be on the festival grounds?
Deer, hawks, and other birdlife are common and likely to be seen, and bighorn sheep can be found in the nearby mountain ranges. While rattlesnakes are native to Eastern Oregon, they have not been seen on this property. As is always the case when in nature, attendees should be cognizant of their surroundings and maintain a respectful distance from wildlife.
Is this a kid-friendly event?
Families are welcome! Children under 10 are free when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
All ticket sales are final. We cannot provide ticket refunds. Please use caution if you're thinking of buying a ticket from an individual or third party. We will not honor tickets that have been duplicated or forged.
I have more questions, who can I ask?
Feel free to contact us with any additional questions.
Can I bring an RV or a camper?
Yes. RVs, Pop-Ups and Trailers are welcome. Simply purchase an RV Parking Pass in advance. RV parking spaces can accommodate larger vehicles up to 30 feet long and 15 feet wide. Please be aware that these spaces will be located in a grassy field without any hook ups.
Can I bring my own camping equipment?
Absolutely! We highly encourage attendees to bring their own tents, sleeping bags, and supplies. General admission camping sites will be available upon arrival on a first-come, first-serve basis, and there's plenty of room for everyone.
What if I don't have camping equipment?
We have several options available for those who don't plan to camp with their own equipment or who desire more luxurious accommodation. Deluxe furnished bell tents are available for rent in individual and group sizes, as are simple pre-pitched camping tents.
Will there be bathrooms and showers on-site?
Port-a-potties and hand-washing stations will be available at a variety of locations, both in the camping areas and on the festival grounds. Showers will not be available on-site, but a lovely creek runs through the property. Attendees are welcome to take a dip!
How large will my campsite be?
There's no formal maximum or minimum in terms of campsite space. We've got plenty of land to go around, but the larger your group, the earlier you'll want to arrive to claim your space and set up. Please be mindful of other campers and respect their individual spaces.
Is cooking allowed?
To minimize the risk of fire or harm to the property, the use of grills or stovetops of any kind—gas, electric, or charcoal—is prohibited. Attendees are more than welcome to bring their own food, but it needs to be pre-made or able to be consumed without heating. Ice will also be available for purchase on-site if needed, to refill coolers.
What if I don't want to bring my own food?
A variety of food and snacks will be available for purchase, including vegetarian options.
What about alcohol?
No outside alcohol of any kind will be allowed in the camping areas or on the festival grounds.
Beer and wine will be available for purchase in the Elysian Fields Beer Garden. Please drink responsibly, hydrate properly, and be mindful of the heat!
In order to be served alcohol you must have an "Over 21" wristband. You can get a wristband after your ID has been checked by one of our alcohol monitors, who will be stationed outside the designated areas.
Alcohol can only be served to Oregon Liquor Control Commission-approved enjoyers. OLCC approval requires one of the following:
Valid United States State-issued Driver's License
Valid United States State-issued ID Card
Valid United States Military-issued ID
No other form of identification will be accepted for legal purposes. Expired documents are invalid.
We reserve the right to refuse to serve alcohol to anyone.
How should I plan to get there?
The festival site is located in a rural area in Baker County, Oregon, approximately 100 miles northwest of Boise, Idaho. We recommend that travelers fly in and out of Boise Airport. Alternatively, the drive time from Portland, Oregon, is approximately 5.5 hours, and from Seattle, Washington, it's approximately 6.5 hours. Festival attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event location. No public transportation options are available in this area.
Note, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event and local authorities expect heavy traffic in the viewing path. Please allow ample driving time to arrive at the grounds and consider buying an Early Arrival ticket to give yourself extra time. Finally, if you're flying, we recommend booking your return flight for late Monday or early Tuesday due to heavy traffic after the event.
When does the festival start, and when does it end?
General Admission ticket holders should plan to arrive any time after 9 a.m. PDT on Sunday, August 20. Those who would like extra time to settle in should purchase Early Arrival tickets, which allow guests access to the festival site starting at 3 p.m. PDT on Saturday, August 19.
The festival will end Monday, August 21 at 12 p.m. PDT, shortly after the eclipse is complete.
When is checkout?
Check out will be at 2 p.m. PDT on Monday, August 21. Programming will end at noon Monday following our Eclipse viewing ceremony.
In what timezone is the festival being held?
The festival will take place in the Pacific Time Zone. For those flying into Boise, however, please note that you will be crossing from the Mountain Time Zone, meaning you will lose an hour when driving back to the airport after the event. Please plan your flight times accordingly.
What's the deal with parking?
Ample parking is available on-site. There is a per-vehicle parking fee, and all parking passes must be purchased in advance. Carpooling and shared rides are highly encouraged.
The designated parking area is a short walk from the camping areas and festival grounds. By order of the Baker County Sheriff's Department, there can be absolutely no parking on county roads or on private property leading to, or adjacent to, the venue.
What's the Leave No Trace principle?
If you were ever a Boy Scout or a Girl Scout, you no doubt remember. This event will operate under a strict Pack It In, Pack It Out policy. That means you'll need to take all your own trash with you when you leave. It also means you should never feed any wildlife you happen to encounter, and you shouldn't take anything with you that belongs to nature. The motto of the weekend is: "Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints."
Bring This, Not That
In mid-August, high temperatures in Baker County average in the upper-70s to upper-80s. Overnight lows can dip down into the 40s. We recommend that you plan for direct sunlight during the day and bring a warm jacket for the evening. Don't forget to pack:
Tent and tent stakes (unless you're renting that equipment from us)
Shade structure (optional)
Wide-brimmed hat
Headlamp and/or flashlight
Beach towel (in case you take a dip in the creek)
Trash bag for your campsite
Appropriate shoes: We recommend one pair of sneakers or hiking boots, and one pair of sandals
Both warm and cold weather clothing (shorts, pants, sweatshirt, jacket, tank top, etc.)
Valid ID
Cash/credit card
Non-perishable food
Low-back lawn chair (optional)
Blanket to sit on
Do I need to bring my own eclipse-viewing glasses?
Nope. Commemorative Total Eclipse viewing glasses are included in your ticket price and will be distributed to all attendees upon arrival.
Is there a list of prohibited items?
Thanks so much for asking! Here it is:
Outside alcohol (beer and wine will be available for purchase on-site)
Illegal substances of any kind
Weapons of any kind
Gas-powered generators (Personal solar-powered generators are allowed in the camping area)
Charcoal/gas/electric grills of any kind
Flammable items of any kind, including candles and fireworks


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Q: Groovy's MarkupBuilder exception on generating "id" XML tag I'm trying to construct a XML feed, and Groovy's MarkupBuilder is giving me headaches:
 def newsstandFeed(def id) {
    def publication = Publication.get(id)
    def issues = issueService.getActiveIssuesForPublication(publication)
    def updateDate = DateUtil.getRFC3339DateString(publication.lastIssueUpdate)

    def writer = new StringWriter()
    writer.write("<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"UTF-8\"?>\n")
    def xml = new MarkupBuilder(writer)
    xml.feed('xmlns':"http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom", 'xmlns:news':"http://itunes.apple.com/2011/Newsstand") {
        updated("${updateDate}")
        issues.each { issue ->
            entry {
                id (issue.id)
                updated("${DateUtil.getRFC3339DateString(issue.lastUpdated)}")
                published("${DateUtil.getRFC3339DateString(issue.releaseDate)}")
                summary(issue.summary)
                "news:cover_art_icons" {
                    "news:cover_art_icon" (size:"SOURCE", src:"${issue.cover.remotePath}")
                }
            }
        }
    }

    return writer.toString()
}

I get this exception:
Class groovy.lang.MissingMethodException
No signature of method: java.lang.String.call() is applicable for argument types: (org.codehaus.groovy.runtime.GStringImpl) values: [CYB_001] Possible solutions: wait(), any(), wait(long), any(groovy.lang.Closure), take(int), each(groovy.lang.Closure)

"CYB_001" is the first "id" attribute.
If I rename "id" it to "ids" or anything else, it works, and returns a proper XML document:
            ....
            issues.each { issue ->
            entry {
                ids ("${issue.id}")
                ...

Any ideas why this is happening, and how I can work around the problem?
The environment is Grails 2.1.1 (so Groovy 1.8, I assume)

A: It seems to me that your XML builder is trying to reference some String variable in the environment. Since groovy builder intercept missing method calls, if they find a reference they will try to apply to it. The following code can reproduce your error:
def id = ""

new groovy.xml.MarkupBuilder().xml {
  id "90"
}

And the following is fine:
def ids = ""

new groovy.xml.MarkupBuilder().xml {
  id "90"
}

Renaming your id variable should do the trick

Update:
An alternative way to use a tag with same name as a variable in the scope is with a (ugly) GString:
def id = ""

new groovy.xml.MarkupBuilder().xml {
  "${'id'}" "90"
}

A: run into the same situation and qualify it with the builder solved the problem for me.
def writer = new StringWriter()
    def builder = new MarkupBuilder(writer)
    builder.executions() {
        project.scalaVersions.each { scalaVersion ->
            def scalaMajorVer = '_' + scalaVersion.split('\\.')[0..1].join('.')
            def artifactIdStr = publication.artifactId.replaceAll(/_[0-9.]+$/, '') + scalaMajorVer

            execution() {
                builder.id(artifactIdStr) // qualify with builder to avoid collision
                phase('deploy')
                goals() { goal('deploy-file') }
                configuration() {
                    groupId(publication.groupId)
                    artifactId(artifactIdStr)
                    builder.version(project.version) // ditto.
                }
            }
        }
    }

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Beetle vs. Bird: Expert Panel Weighs in on Biocontrol of Invasive Tamarisk Trees
VIRGIN GORGE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 21: Tom Dudley, an ecologist with UC Santa Barbara, collects the Diorhabda elongata, a tiny beetle that feeds on the invasive tamarisk tree on the riverbank in Virgin Gorge, Arizona. The plant is sucking prodigious amounts of precious water out of streams across Nevada and the West and the tiny beetle was released into strategic areas with hope that it will ultimately kill the invasive tamarisk tree. (Photo by Tony Avelar/The Christian Science Monitor/Getty Images)
What do you do when a problem is also a solution? Such is the case with exotic tamarisk (a.k.a., Tamarix spp., saltcedar), criticized for its ability to take over riverbanks, salinize soil, increase fire risk, and trap river sediments, among other ills. Tamarisk was introduced to the Western U.S. from Eurasia in the late 1800s, and over the next 50 years it was widely planted as a fast-growing, drought-resistant ornamental and riverbank stabilizer. However, the negative impacts of the tree were increasingly evident, leading to the passage of a national bill to address the issue.
Among the actions taken to reduce tamarisk populations was the development of a biological control agent, the tamarisk leaf beetle (Diorhabda spp.), which eats the leaves in both its adult and larval (pictured above) stages. It was released in 2003 and currently is rapidly spreading, leaving a sea of defoliated tamarisk in its wake.
Except there was a problem, and not the one you might expect. Most aspects of the beetle release were positive: the beetles kept true to their target, leaving native species to recover in the understory of the dying tamarisk trees. They also found their place in the food chain, being prey to both ants and birds. The problem was that tamarisk had become habitat to a number of bird species, including the federally listed endangered Southwestern Willow Flycatcher (SWFL, pictured below).
A tamarisk stripped of leaves by the beetle exposes nests to predation, parasitism and being baked by the sun. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and conservation groups voiced their concern early, and a lawsuit was even filed against the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Nonetheless, the beetles have steadily continued their expansion from Western Colorado and Eastern Utah toward the primary nesting grounds of SWFL in Arizona and New Mexico.
Not that tamarisk is good for all birds. Many native animal species associated with rivers, such as bald eagles, cannot use it, and the miles-long thickets tamarisk creates blocks native plant species on which many native animal species depend. Surveys of tamarisk monocultures find that they have very different animal assemblages from native or mixed native-tamarisk forests.
To address this complexity and its implications, a panel of expert scientists convened this week in Tempe, Arizona, organized by the Tamarisk Coalition, a non-profit formed to promote healthy river ecosystems, and funded by the Walton Family Foundation. The goal of the panel was to come to a consensus about the future of the beetle and how we might best respond to both the opportunities and problems it brings. Also present were other scientists and stakeholder non-profit and government agency representatives. The particular focus was the Colorado River Basin, all the way down to the delta in Mexico, represented by panelist Dr. Osvel Hinojosa Huerta, director of the Water and Wetlands Program, Pronatura Neoroeste. I was there as a plant ecologist who has studied tamarisk since 1992 and recently co-edited a book on the topic, Tamarix: a Case Study of Ecological Change in the American West, published by Oxford University Press.
One representative of the U.S.F.W. stated the anxiety of some as "the system unraveling if the beetle migrates into the Lower Colorado [river]." When I asked her if any of the data being presented suggested that such an unraveling was imminent, she responded: "Isn't that why we are here?"
Certainly the beetle causes ecosystems to change, but several of the specific fears (and hopes) were revealed by the panel to be overreactions. In particular, the dry branches and dead leaves left by the beetle do appear to increase fire intensity initially, but after even one burn, and in the long term the beetle is expected to decrease fire risk by reducing the cover of the highly flammable tamarisk trees.
"Areas where tamarisk are dominant are much more likely to have fires that expand beyond the riparian zone [including to houses and other buildings] than places where they are absent," explained Dr. Gail Drus, a fire ecologist who did her dissertation on tamarisk. "They also increase a fire's harm to native trees by acting as a ladder to the canopy." She continued, "The beetles should help with these problems."
Further, dead trees do not hold the soil well, leading to both concerns and hopes that the beetle will facilitate rivers expanding to historic widths. However, recent studies by panelist Dr. Rebecca Manners (Geoscience Department, University of Montana) and others show that erosion of riverbanks is likely to be gradual rather than dramatic. Most rivers no longer flow with the force they once did, especially if they are regulated by dams or other structures.
To this point, one problem we all agreed on was that increasing human demand for water has both facilitated tamarisk invasion and threatens birds. Declining surface and groundwater in the arid Southwestern U.S. has made many regions inhospitable to any tree species other than tamarisk. If the tamarisk goes, there will be no trees for birds in these areas, even if other xeric species of shrubs and plants take their place. However, SWFL and other tamarisk-nesting birds also need water, so some of these places will not be good habitat regardless of what the beetles do, especially in the context of climate change. How much area falls in the middle ground of harming the birds is yet unknown.
Among other points agreed upon were that the beetle is here to stay and its impact will expand.
"Tamarisk will not be eliminated, however," explained entomologist Dan Bean, State Biological Control Specialist and Director of the Palisade Insectary in Colorado. "That's not now biological control works." The expectation, rather, is that an equilibrium will be reached in which tamarisk is maintained at lower levels that benefit rather than harm the overall ecosystem.
Having some tamarisk under native trees promotes bird diversity by creating more structural complexity. Data was also presented by Matt Johnson, director of the Colorado Plateau Research Station at Northern Arizona University, showing that the bio-control beetles are becoming an important food source for some rare species.
Our primary task, therefore, is to promote desirable replacement vegetation whenever and wherever we can, taking advantage of the opportunity the beetles create and mitigating any unintended effects. The panelists' report, expected this spring, is a first step in that direction.
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Q: Making a QList of an abstract class objects in C++/QT? although I've been helped countless times by other questions/answers here, this is my first question here, so don't be too harsh on me! :)
I've been learning QT/C++ and let's assume I have something like this:
class AbstractMasterClass{
public:
    virtual void foo(void) = 0;   //Pure virtual method
}

This class will have plenty subclasses, each one of them implementing their own foo() method.
And the question is: How can I create a QList which I'll populate with AbstractMasterClass's subclasses?
The objective is to be able to iterate through the list calling the foo() method for every element, i.e. use the master class the same way I would do to a Java interface.
The few tries I ended up getting several compile time errors saying that we can't allocate an object of an abstract class (obviously) while creating the QList.
So how can I do it or is there a better way to make a java like interface in C++/QT?
Thank you all in advance for your time answering or pointing me in the right direction!

A: This is a general C++ question more than a Qt issue. You would want to use polymorphism in this case. Create a pointer of type AbstractMasterClass and make it point to one of your derived classes, then you store the pointers in your list. I used QSharedPtr in the example below to avoid you needing to do any manual deletion of memory.
class AbstractMasterClass {
public:
    virtual ~AbstractMasterClass(){};  // virtual destructor so derived classes can clean up
    virtual void foo() = 0;
};

class DerivedA : public AbstractMasterClass {
public:
    void foo() { cout << "A\n"; }
};

class DerivedB : public AbstractMasterClass {
public:
    void foo() { cout << "B\n"; }
};

int main() {
    QList<QSharedPtr<AbstractMasterClass>> myList;

    QSharedPtr<AbstractMasterClass> a(new DerivedA());
    QSharedPtr<AbstractMasterClass> b(new DerivedB());

    myList.push_back(a);
    myList.push_back(b);

    for (auto &it : myList) {
        it->foo();
    }

    return 0;
}


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Tulsa couple among several victims in recent home invasions
By: Corley Peel
TULSA – In the past week, more than four home invasions have been reported, says Tulsa police, while some have similar aspects, authorities are still trying to pinpoint an absolute connection to them all.
Floyd Price said he was asleep upstairs when three thieves broke into his home early Monday morning.
"I came down and saw the thieves sitting here in living room," said Price.
Police said 95 percent of those are drug related, however innocent people, like Floyd and his wife, can be targeted too.
"Sometimes it's people following people home," said Tulsa Police Department Sgt.Brandon Watkins.
Police said there isn't much you can do to defend yourself in a home invasion except call 911.
"If somebody's got a gun and their intent on coming in your home there's not a whole lot that you can do. We had a gentleman who was shot earlier this year and he had a gun right next to his bed," said Watkins.
Price said after his wife called police the suspects ran off. He said he hopes police can catch the thieves to keep his neighborhood safe.
"I think I'll still be able to sleep though, that's what's important," said Price.