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«Песни мёртвых» — пятый студийный альбом рок-группы «Мастер», вышедший в 1996 году; третий русскоязычный альбом; последний студийный альбом с вокалистом Михаилом Серышевым.

История создания

Событийный контекст

К середине 90-х сложилась следующая ситуация: «Мастер», окрылённый предыдущим ошеломительным успехом альбомов «Мастер» и «С петлёй на шее», с 1991 по 1995 год активно гастролировал за границей, практически не выступая на российских площадках. Работая в Бельгии над записью альбома с условным названием «Империя зла» (), музыканты сделали ставку на англоязычные композиции (тем более, что таково было условие заказчиков — бельгийской фирмы «Two Flags»). Из-за банкротства бельгийской звукозаписывающей компании альбом так и не вышел; наработанный материал стал основой альбома «Talk of the Devil» (1992). Всё ещё рассчитывая на зарубежный прокат, группа записывает второй англоязычный альбом — «Maniac Party» (1994).

Возвратившись летом 1995 года из зарубежного турне, музыканты обнаруживают, что угасание интереса к трэш-металу, длительное отсутствие группы на отечественной рок-сцене и два вышедших подряд альбома на английском языке свели былую популярность «Мастера» практически к нулю. Вдобавок ко всему, за последние четыре года в группе произошли значительные «кадровые перестановки»: из группы уходят Андрей Большаков, Кирилл Покровский, Сергей Попов и Игорь Молчанов; им на смену пришли Вячеслав Сидоров (гитара) и Андрей Шатуновский (барабаны) — его вскоре сменяет Анатолий Шендеров; в 1993 году уходит Сидоров, которого заменяет Игорь Кожин (из-за чрезмерной занятости которого в «Лиге блюза» Грановскому пришлось снова звать Попова в качестве сессионного музыканта).

В это время группа начинает выступать в московских клубах, меняет стиль на более соответствующий классическому хеви-металу и начинает тесно сотрудничать с музыкантами группы «Ария». Так, в 1994 году с «Мастером» выступал временно ушедший из «Арии» Валерий Кипелов, а в 1997 году Алик Грановский принимает участие в записи альбома Сергея Маврина и Валерия Кипелова «Смутное время».

Записанный в 1996 году альбом, получивший название «Песни мёртвых», был встречен публикой с куда большим энтузиазмом, чем предыдущие англоязычные альбомы, и популярность группы снова стала расти. «Мастер» возобновил активную концертную деятельность.

МАСТЕР — такая группа, что, если проследить от первого до последнего альбома — каждый альбом определяется какой-то определенной вехой в течение музыки. То есть, или это хэви, или это пародия на трэш, или трэш как таковой, или арт-трэш-прогрессив — как «Maniac Party», или такой альбом, как «Песни мертвых» — хард-рок, хеви и тот же трэш. Так что МАСТЕР не стоит на месте, он развивается, и то же можно сказать и про людей.

Запись альбома «Песни мёртвых»
Спустя два года после выхода альбома, в одном из интервью Алик Грановский извинился перед поклонниками группы за предыдущие альбомы на английском языке и признался, что сам он воспринимает «Песни мёртвых» скорее как неудачный эксперимент:
— …И какое у тебя самого отношение к предыдущим альбомам группы, в частности, к альбому «Песни мёртвых», который был неоднозначно принят и критиками и публикой?
— Ты знаешь, я так полагаю, что, наверное, это был проходной альбом. Это не самый лучший альбом у нас, но… если проследить развитие групп — есть подъёмы, падения и совсем тишина. Это, конечно, не самый лучший альбом группы.

— …Немного возвращаясь в прошлое: на каждом альбоме МАСТЕРА, кроме первого, есть твои — причем чумовейшие абсолютно — соляки. Почему его не было на «Песнях мёртвых»?
— Дело вот в чём — если взять басовое соло как единицу, как самостоятельное музыкальное произведение... дело в том, что я никогда не писал басовые соло просто так. Я могу, конечно, взять и записать что-нибудь - возможно, что-нибудь более интересное... но это будут просто упражнения. Дело в том, что я проходил какие-то свои жизненные атмосферы, и поэтому у меня рождались какие-то определенные аккорды, которые я играл на бас-гитаре... и я их хотел отразить в записи, чтобы они остались. Те альбомы, на которых их нет - значит, это были альбомы, на которых у меня не было этого чувства, и я не хотел их играть.
— То есть это можно понимать так, что лучший альбом МАСТЕРА - это тот альбом, на котором присутствует твоё соло?
— Совсем не обязательно, это не важно. Это зависит от моего состояния - внутреннего, душевного.

История создания и судьба отдельных композиций
 Песни мёртвых. Заглавная композиция альбома посвящена Курту Кобейну, лидеру американской группы Nirvana.
 Пепел на ветру. Композиция за авторством Маргариты Пушкиной стала одним из главных хитов сезона.

Список композиций

Участники записи
 Михаил Серышев — вокал.
 Сергей Попов — гитара.
 Алик Грановский — бас-гитара.
 Анатолий Шендеров — ударные.
 Андрей Гирнык «ZZ-Top», Александр Трофимов и Юрий Катин - хор (8).
 Звукорежиссёры - Владимир Холстинин и Дмитрий Калинин.
 Запись проводилась на студии «Ария Records» в марте 1996 года.

Примечания

Альбомы группы «Мастер»

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Q: Is it possible to pass data into a component that is being iterated? Im trying to pass down data from state into a component that is being iterated.
I am using React Native and Firestorter (which uses mobx as well) to get data from firebase. Im specifically looking for a way to pass down state, while .map is running.
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const DashboardItem = observer(({ doc }) => {
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A: Just add the state variables to the props:
{latestEP.docs.map(doc => (
  <DashboardItem key={doc.id} doc={doc} isPlaying={this.state.isPlaying} isBuffering={this.state.isBuffering}/>
))}

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Q: php replace complete numbers Hi hope somebody can help me, I have the following code but I send $data = 11, it sends me a 1010 instead of 100, is replacing the '1' two times, does anybody know how to fix this? thanks
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A: Try to make the reverse order and use a foreach with a $count check like the following:
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$replace = ['500', '250', '100','50','25','10'];
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Tampa Bay Rays Ben Zobrist named AL player of the week
Ben Zobrist says he now knows how it feels like to be Sam Fuld – Fuld, the Rays current leftfielder and leadoff hitter has been leading the team in ESPN web gems for his 'superman' like defense and offensive bursts in the past couple of weeks.
Zobrist, while he's had a few defensive gems of his own, his ESPN web gems have been associated not based on his defensive plays, but his offensive outburst primarily from a six game span that included a doubleheader career day last Thursday against the Minnesota Twins.
For his offensive outburst, Zobrist on Monday was named the AL Player of the Week for the week ending May 1, and in winning the honor he become the third Rays' player to win the award in consecutive weeks joining Johnny Damon (Co-winner – week 1) and James Shields (week 2).
The doubleheader twin killing for Zobrist included 2 home runs, 10 RBIs, 5 runs scored and a 7-for-10 day at the plate. In the Twins series, Zobrist finished going 8-for-14 (.571) with 3 doubles, a triple, six runs scored and 13 RBI – the most RBI in a three game set in the majors since 2004.
"I'm just trying to have good at-bats," he said. "My swing feels great right now, which I think is a big kind of confidence lift for me," said Zobrist.
In game one of the double header against the Twins, Zobrist knocked in eight runs setting not only a career high but also setting a new team record that had previously been held by Carlos Pena (7 – 2007) and were also the most in a game since Toronto's Adam Lind in August, 2009.
His record setting twin-bill killing marked the fifth consecutive game in which Zobrist had at least two RBI and his 18 RBIs over that stretch marked the most for an American League player since Reggie Jackson's 18 RBI in June 1969. The doubleheader's 10 RBI were the most for a twin bill since St. Louis' Mark Whiten had 13 RBI on September 7, 1993 at Cincinnati.
Zobrist, who finished eighth in the MVP voting in 2009 for his .291 average, 27 home runs and 91 RBIs, had a very disappointing 2010 season which was marred with a lingering neck injury that saw his numbers fall drastically. Zobrist hit just 10 home runs with 75 RBI and his average dropped to .238.
Looking to rebound from last season, so far 2011 is off to a good start as he's leading the team in most offensive categories. His seven home runs, 25 RBI, 9 doubles, 20 runs scored and 18 extra-base hits lead the team and is third on the team with five stolen bases. Also, his 25 RBIs lead the American League.
"He's not quite at '09, but he's better than '10 in some ways. When he's seeing his fastball, he's not missing it pretty much. And I still think there's room for improvement there," Maddon said.
For more info: Tampa Bay Rays, Ben Zobrist
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Krishna Gopalayyan was an Indian administrator who served as the  Diwan of Travancore from 1768 to 1776.

References

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Jucancistrocerus inusiatus är en stekelart som beskrevs av Gusenleitner 1999. Jucancistrocerus inusiatus ingår i släktet Jucancistrocerus och familjen Eumenidae. Inga underarter finns listade i Catalogue of Life.

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Did you know that when you hit a certain milestone with your Google AdSense account, Google may show you an "achievement" card in your Google Adsense dashboard?
Gabs posted a picture of something new he spotted in his AdSense console. He posted the picture at Cre8asite Forums, showing how when he broke 100,000,000 ad impressions over the life of his account, he received this acknowledgment from Google.
Congratulations! On 3 January 2015 you reached a lifetime ad impressions achievement.
I've never seen this before but these are like virtual awards on top of the dollars Google pays publishers.
You can learn more about these in the AdSense Help section.


The Super Nintendo Entertainment System has several buttons. Modern scientists estimate it has as many as seven to ten buttons. However, one has to wonder: Which button is best?
Until now, no one would tell you. Everyone would dodge the question. Fortunately, I'm here to settle the issue in my definitive list of every SNES button from worst to best, and – presumably – win a Pulitzer for doing so.
I'm sure we all saw this coming. There was no way around it. It's not quite SELECT's fault. It's just that no one seems to have any idea what to do with it. If it has any function at all in any given game, it's probably not something you need to access with any great frequency. The name makes it sound like a critical menu navigator, but that role is constantly filled by another. I'd say SELECT is always a bridesmaid, but it's more like the happy couple forgets to invite it to the wedding at all half the time.
I can't imagine many kids used this. I think I did, but I can't be sure. It doesn't matter, as I'm the type of person who waits to "safely" eject USB drives. I don't represent Real America.
This is a button of frustration. No one uses this button when times are good.
I wrote a whole rough draft of this post before remembering that these buttons even existed. I gave poor SELECT demerits for being underused, but at least I didn't forget it was there. L & R seem just as underused in my (somewhat limited) experience, but they get points for being so influential. Shoulder buttons are a vital part of today's video game button landscape, and it's the Super Nintendo's L & R that got that ball rolling.
I'm just the right age to have received computer classes when old people acted really befuddled about the Windows 95 operating system. "You have to go to START to SHUT DOWN!" my teacher exclaimed. "I know! It's crazy!" I didn't think it was crazy.
There's a similar thing happening with the fact that START on the SNES so frequently pauses the game. There were no classes teaching how to use the SNES at my school (much to our detriment as students), so I didn't hear anyone treat that irony with entirely too much gravity.
The D-pad is the home of movement on the SNES. Imagine where you'd be without movement. Let the sickening fear of paralysis settle in. You should appreciate the D-pad now. It's a well-made and responsive one, which can be harder to appreciate than the thing about not being paralyzed forever. Once you experience a bad D-pad on some off-brand one-game portable, you treasure what the SNES does right. Receives demerits since it can kinda hurt if you gotta do some intensive maneuvers.
Without the Power button, none of the other buttons would ever get used. It serves a vital purpose, but remains very dull in and of itself.
B is one of the most diverse buttons discussed thusfar. Services it's frequently called upon to do include going back in menus, providing precious forgiveness for mistakes. It is also often the trigger for your "attack," which could be a sword, ray gun – even a sword that shoots rays like a gun.
These sibling buttons are what makes the Super Nintendo Super. Them and the shoulder buttons and the technical specifications of the console and some other things. But X and Y and the color purple are some of the first things I think of, personally. With these as options, developers can create exponentially deeper and more complex control schemes (which is not always a good thing, but let's not blame X and Y for that).
In most games, A is not as flashy as B. While B is firing off magical sword-shooting rifles, A might be assigned to a hop. This might be the platformer-lover in me, but I think hopping can be just as exhilarating. Making perfectly-timed leaps across colorful 16-bit landscapes is my idea of a good time. Add on top of that y-axis freedom the fact that A is the button of yes. A is what lets me agree to take up that ray sword and take my journey in the first place. Without A, there are no heroes in the land.
For these ill-researched reasons, A is the best of all buttons. I would like to thank the Pulitzer juries for their consideration.
Nathan Cranor is the writer of Rate Every Animal, a website where he rates every animal.
I honestly don't know if this might be a EU/US things, but in most platformers I've played on SNES, B is jump and X is shoot. A does seem to be the go-to "choose" button in many RPGs. I can't really think of a single game where A means jump on SNES.
B is definitely the best SNES button and X is a close second.
Yup, B is usually jump. It is in Super Mario World, Mega Man X, Super Metroid etc. But Y is the attack button in the first two, A in the last one. That way you can easily cover both at the same time using your thumb, even as a kid.


Audiofly launches in US market with new IEM range at Winter NAMM 2019.
Perth, Australia – January 24, 2018 – Australian headphone brand Audiofly has today announced plans to re-enter the US market with the launch of its new Pro range of MK2 In-Ear Monitors (IEM), that will be showcased for the first time at the upcoming Winter NAMM Trade Show.
Held at the Anaheim Convention Centre from January 24-27, the Winter NAMM Show (named for National Association of Music Merchants) will connect the world's leading music and sound brands and industry professionals from across the world, with more than 150,000 attendees expected across the four-day event.
The Audiofly Pro IEM range has been winning over musicians, music industry professionals and audio enthusiasts worldwide since 2014. At Winter NAMM, Audiofly will be launching its highly anticipated MK2 IEM range and custom IEM program, which bring with them its signature sound stage already recognised and celebrated in Australia and other regions.
Embracing the legacy set by the existing range, the five new products in the MK2 range (AF120 MK2, AF140 MK2, AF160 MK2, AF180 MK2 and AF1120 MK2) feature the signature soundstage, impressive clarity and superb ergonomics of the MK 1, but sees upgraded features, updated designs, new colourways and refreshed packaging.
Australian-based Audiofly opened its doors in 2012 and has introduced award-winning In-Ear Monitors into the market while simultaneously working to bring pro-sound and high quality to everyday headphones. Winning over local and international artists and audiences with its signature sound quality, its latest wireless Bluetooth products have also received accolades in recent months.
Dedicated to the multi-instrumentalist about to make it big.
Featuring a duet of technologies, the hybrid-driver AF120 uses a dynamic driver for its warm bass and a balanced armature driver for clear, accurate sound.
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Paddy's Blog
Paddy's Blog is maintained by Padraic Lonternough, Foreign Minister of the Federation of Gondwana (FOG) a vast nation-continent recovering from a turbulent post-colonial period. The purpose of this blog, and of the website www.greaterdream.com to which it is allied is to dissipate wild rumors, discourage pointless speculation and provide the world with reliable information about the country the author represents
GEOGRAPHY OF MODERN GONDWANA
I've been away in Gondwana for some time now, chiefly because we have been worried about Miguel Errazu who has given no news since he set out to explore the Hortus a few months ago. Readers will find out all about the Hortus (or Garden) in the Third Episode of the Chronicles, but I should explain that it's a vast territory that has never been systematically explored.
At the time I left the country, two days ago, there was still no news, but we all hope to have some in the coming weeks.
I did however see our dear professors (Herbert and Wilhelmina) in Levana, and they kindly gave me an excerpt from the article they will be devoting to the Geography of Gondwana in the Encyhclopaedia Gonduanensis. It contains the sort of information they had already promised to post a few weeks ago... Here it is.
The Geography of Gondwana
As we said earlier on this Blog, cosmographic speculation about Gondwana has been particularly difficult in the past. But all this has recently changed. Spectacular progress in the field of satellite photography now allows pictures to be taken from unprecedented altitudes by using MRI (Mental Resonance Imagery - see below). This innovative technique has produced the startling view of the entire continent of Gondwana shown above. Although its landmass is equal to that of Asia, very little is presently known about the country. Certainly the most striking images that have been sent back from space are those shown in animation of the home page of the Greater Dream Project Website (www.greaterdream.com).
The above picture, based on the first thorough sattelite survey of the land has been modified to bring out the coastline and simplify the task of geographers working on navigational maps. The Venture Islands appear in the Northwest corner of the map. The Far Furlew Islands lie at some distance to the North. Some have pointed out that the outline of the continent somewhat resembles a cross-cut of the human brain. We have no significant comment to make about that!
Based on the preceding document, this hypothetical view shows the continent as it presumably was about 1.5 million years ago, prior to the fusion of its two halves, which finally met after having drifted aimlessly across the earth's mantle for several millions of years. This tremendous tectonic collision gradually raised the great Mahakalpa mountain range (on the eastern landmass) and turned the former Midland Sea into the fearful central desert known today as the Mahashunya, often called the Anvil of the Sun. Both topographical features have come to play a fundamental role in the philosophy of the land. And here's one last picture for today... It shows the area surrounding the bay of winds.
lThis sattelite photo shows part of North central Gondwana in the springtime. The Bay of Winds, with its many islands, appears top centre. Eburnea is at the southernmost end of the bay. Cornea and its great port, a little further up its eastern coast. It is reproduced here with kind permission of Jean-Paul Agosti, Chairman of the National Geographic Society, University of Levana, Gondwana.
And here, finally is something about MRI
The technique of Mental Resonance Imagery (MRI) has existed much longer than the universally familiar Magnetic Resonance Imagery now used to such excellent effect in medicine and other disciplines. Mental Resonance Imagery is comparable to the sonar used by bats and submarines, which maps out the environment by gauging the sound that bounces off an obstacle or a prey.
Mental Resonance Imagery (hereafter MRI) emits messages of every kind which bounce off the thoughts and emotions of others and allows the person emitting them to map the other person's mind and personality with a fair degree of accuracy. In former times, this was known as conversation.
Appreciations based on MRI are inevitably as subjective as is the appreciation of the bat when it pursues a gnat. But the fact that the bat more often than not manages to swallow the gnat should encourage us to assume that the creature's subjective perceptions somehow produce valid and reliable data. This appears to provide an interesting argument in favour of MRI in general, although its uses in mapping apply a somewhat different technique, which cannot be fully discussed here.
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What is a Keyboard?
A keyboard is defined as the set of typewriter-like keys that enables you to enter data into a computer or other devices. Computer keyboards are similar to electric-typewriter but contain additional typing keys. The standard layout of letters, numbers, and punctuation is known as QWERTY but can also come as AZERTY (French version) and QWERTZ.
Most keyboards have numbers, letters, symbols, arrows but some also have a numeric keypad, functions like volume control, buttons to power down or sleep the device. Keyboards also come wired or wireless.
What is a wireless connection compared to a wired connection?
You can connect your keyboard to the computer via Bluetooth or an RF receiver compare to wired keyboards which connect to the motherboard via USB cable, using USB Type A connector. Laptops have an integrated keyboard, however, these are classed as wired since that's how they are connected to the computer. When it comes to tablets or phones with touch interfaces, these do not require physical keyboards, but these are equipped with USB receptacles where you can attach your external keyboard.
What is a Computer Mouse?
Computer Mouse is an input device that is used alongside a personal computer. Moving a mouse along a flat surface can move the on-screen cursor to different items on the screen. These also come wired or wireless.
Difference between the wired & wireless computer mouse
The wired mouse is a big advantage for gamers. They do not present as many delays as wireless ones, and that is extremely important when precision is key. When using a wireless mouse you need to take into consideration nearby interference, which can make mouse movements choppy. That's why while playing games, a wired mouse is a better option. Another advantage of the wired mouse is a price. These tend to be cheaper than wireless and they don't need batteries either.
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KESH marks New York debut at Catherine Ahnell Gallery
We are very excited to announce the solo exhibition by KESH "LJUS2" opening on Januray 15th 2016 here at the gallery.
KESH will close a year of exclusively female artists celebrating "The Year Of The Woman" at Catherine Ahnell Gallery.
ABOUT KESH: KESH is an English born artist who works with an array of mediums that integrate bold shapes and digital graphics through a monochromatic color scheme.
KESH held her first independent show, entitled ME.ME.ME, in Los Angeles, 2012. Heavily influenced by isolation and loneliness, KESH produced 14 signed and framed large scale self analyzations interpreting her process of making a show about herself, by herself.
The artist's debut show, ME.ME.ME, garnered the attention of American Apparel who would ultimately partner with the L.A.-based artist to create a capsule collection of graphic black-and-white apparel featuring her signature print across a range of styles including T-shirts and hats for American Apparel. Upon launching in 2013 the KESH x American Apparel collection was incredibly successful with the support of the artists global fan base taking to Instagram to support the emerging artist on her debut collaboration collection with the global retailer.
The collection was sold in flagship stores around the world, from Tokyo to Berlin to New York. The artist notably called out fashion house Versace for duplicating her design in the spring of 2015, as noted by New York Magazine.
KESH held her second show at The Art Deco Welcome Center on Ocean Drive during Art Basel Miami Beach 2013. The show entitled WAWW, an exploration of the artist's interests in media consumption, consisted of 10 signed and framed pieces which sought to push observers to face the question of "what are we worshipping?"
In October of 2015 KESH debuted a third show, entitled Flight:RS279, at the Visual Artists Group of Los Angeles. By living and sleeping in the open gallery space for 5 days, KESH encouraged the participation of her digital audience by inviting them to view her process during a 5 day period. Without leaving the gallery KESH created a series of perspex works which utilize and play with direct natural or synthetic light.
This live installation was a precursor to her upcoming exhibition, LJUS2, that is slated to debut at Catherine Ahenell Gallery on January 14th, 2016.
KESH has been featured in top tier publications including Vogue, Elle, i-D, The New York Times, LA Weekly and The Huffington Post.
The artist is known for her loyal fan base which includes Jeremy Scott, Willow Smith, Cara Delevingne, Kanye West, Prince and many more.
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Amber Le Bon is a British model that has appeared on the runway for Chanel and has appeared in various editorials.
Born: 25th August 1989
Eye Color: Brown/Green
Amber Le Bon is signed with Elite Barcelona, Models 1 London, d'management group Milan, Elite Paris and Elite New York.
Work History by Year
In 2010 Amber Le Bon appeared in an editorial for the spring issue of Test Mag and she was on the March cover of Tatler.
In 2011 she was on the June cover of Vanidades, she walked the pre-fall show for Chanel and she was in the fall ad campaign for Smashbox.
In 2012 she was in the fall ad campaign for Fausto Puglisi. She appeared in an editorial for the January issue of Vogue and she appeared in an editorial for the April issue of Harper's Bazaar.
In 2013 she walked the spring show for Desigual.
In 2014 she appeared in an editorial for the summer issue of Schon Magazine. She appeared in the June video for Models 1/Topshop Red Lippy Project Film and she appeared in an editorial for the fall issue of Purple Fashion.
In 2015 Amber Le Bon was on the spring cover of Tirade Issue No. 5 by Haze Alieu Yama.
She appeared in an editorial for the February issue of Tatler. She appeared in an editorial for the April issue of Cosmopolitan. She appeared in an editorial for the May issue of Vogue Espana and she was on an ad campaign for Redken.
Her look books include the 2012 look book for Maison Michel.
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what do canned bamboo shoots taste like
The Best Bamboo Shoots Recipes on Yummly | Penang Chicken And Bamboo Shoot Skewers, Bamboo Shoot, Chicken And Fried Tofu Rice, Braised Bamboo Shoot With Soy Sauce (menma) Recommended Article: What Do Banana Peppers Taste Like? Dried bamboo shoots such as these Pochy Dried Baby Bamboo Shoots are also available and must be soaked for several hours to rehydrate before use. Relevance. Bamboo shoots, on the other hand, are a refined delicacy widely used in oriental food. Amy Lou, the cook, begins peeling the bamboo sheets at around 1:20. After she removes the outer leaves, Amy continues trimming some of the tougher parts still remaining. I tend to either find them crunchy and inoffensive and acceptable as part of my ramen or stirfry, or I find them having a strong, urine-y taste/smell that seems to overtake everything else in the bowl. Bamboo is stronger than hard wood and it only takes 7 years to grow a clump. More fresh looking bamboo shoots sold loose are a more rare find. Answer Save. My preference: Most Asian grocery stores have bamboo tips that are packed in water (either floating loose in a giant tub in the produce section, or individually sealed in plastic pouches.) A fresh bamboo shoot is not only a textural … They are often compared to water chestnuts , corn or fresh artichokes, with a tender flavor that is similar to hearts of palm . We'll stop supporting this browser soon. 5 Answers. Why Do We Say a Fifth of Whiskey, Rum, or Vodka? If you have acces to Bamboo plant … They have a crisp texture with a mild, sweetish flavour, almost like artichoke hearts. Don't overdo the garlic as they ... Add the soy sauce, then mix in the pork. She cuts all the way through the bamboo shoot, at one point, and reveals the hollow center, but only by accident, not intentionally. Vegetarians highly treasure bamboo shoots because of their flavor and their texture. Add these crunchy nibbles to your stir-fries for a nice, crisp texture. what do bamboo shoots taste like? Most likely, a tin of bamboo shoots has been cooked already so that you can just add it to your recipes and not worry about cooking the toxins out of it. Then you can taste it and see whether the bitter taste is removed. Other vegetables get soggy in a can, but even canned bamboo shoots are pleasantly fibrous and crisp. There is a staggering number of different bamboo varieties, but only a few are edible. The best bamboo shoots for this recipe are the ones in brine that come in vacuum-sealed bags or canned bamboo shoots. Canned bamboo ranges in quality from acceptable to the La Choy ones that are rectangles of unchewable wood. Bamboo was introduced to the Southern United States early in the 19th century. Here's a recipe for stir-fried bamboo shoots in a spicy, savory sauce. You can check with the producer of the canned bamboo shoots if you're not sure. Even with canned, as above, there is sometimes a hint of bitterness and it may be more likely with the canned whole bamboo shoot tips. Not much industry or food use ever came out of the Southern bamboo, but according the comments for the video, the bamboo from this Savannah nursery contains no cyanide, being a temperate variety. Most will be acrid if eaten raw. Boil the inner hearts for 7 to 20 minutes, depending on tenderness, and then rinse in cool water. Some cooks may choose to split the bamboo down the middle first so that the outer leaves will come away much easier. The shoots come from a nursery Savannah. Fresh bamboo shoots are available year-round, but the most prized are the smaller winter shoots. Inside the peel is a softer texture with … The large timber bamboo is often the most delicious and kg heavy shoots you can buy. This fungus grows on some kinds of bamboo. Lv 7. Fresh bamboo needs some serious prepping and cooking before it can be safely eaten due to a naturally occurring toxin. They are very popular in the cuisine of many Asian nations, and have been used in places like China for centuries. This compound is very toxic to humans and other animals and, although death may not always occur, symptoms of poisoning can include constriction of the throat, nausea, vomiting, and headache. The high fiber, low carb and low calorie vegetable can be the perfect edition to add a fresh spin to your favorite stir fry or soup recipe. Disclosure: As Amazon Associates we earn from qualifying purchases. However, you would have to taste the bamboo to see if it is bitter. Bamboo shoots are a favorite vegetable dish served in the East and Southeast Asia. Please contact for permissions. When bamboo shoots are soft, the bitter taste also disappears and we can cook them. And is it better to cook them with other food or is it okay to eat it like it is? Throughout Asia, diners anticipate the emergence of fresh bamboo shoots — like our asparagus, rhubarb or morel mushrooms — as a fleeting sign of spring. Bamboo shoots are considered weight-loss friendly. we are having bamboo shoots in our dinner tonight. Favourite answer. If there isn't an answer already on the company website, a customer service email or telephone number is usually provided so that you can ask directly. The bamboo shoots taste is mild, earthy and slightly nutty. it could contain unsafe toxins and should not be eaten. You can usually buy these in the international section of any large supermarket, or well-stocked small market. I liked them in a stir fry but i have never tried to cook it myself. It's subtly earthy, woody and a touch nutty. One cup of bamboo shoots contains about 13 calories and half a gram of fat. She cuts away part of the base as this part can be too tough too eat. Frozen bamboo shoots are also available in many Asian markets. Fresh bamboo shoots can be safely stored in your refrigerator for up to two weeks, but canned shoots have very long expiration dates. The process of rendering them safe for human consumption involves heavy-duty cooking. Then bamboo shoots are not bitter anymore and can be cooked. The flavor, however, is different that what you would get from fresh or canned bamboo shoots. They are a pale shadow of freshly cooked bamboo shoots, but they haave to do. It was a pretty simple dish of chicken, onions, green peppers and bamboo shoots in a spicy sauce. You can also buy canned bamboo shoots, which massively cut down on the preparation. At one time, fresh bamboo was not available outside of Asia, but now we can sometimes find it it at Asian markets. Even with canned, as above, there is sometimes a hint of bitterness and it may be more likely with the canned whole bamboo shoot tips. i was wondering about the texture, as i know that there is not much flavor. This fat consists of both saturated and unsaturated fat. bamboo is pretty diverse in preparation. Bamboo shoots in brine are the best option for that classic jarred flavor, though they do … It is very low in calories. Note that if it tastes particularly bitter, then it has either been stored in the refrigerator too long or it could contain unsafe toxins and should not be eaten. Also Related: What Do Black Eyed Peas Taste Like? © 2020 ThriveCuisine.com All Rights Reserved. Parboiling will remove this. What do bamboo shoots taste like? A few are considered "sweetshoot types" including sweetshoot bamboo (Phyllostachys dulcis) and Phyllostachys vivax, among a few others. Although this ingredient rarely appears in Western cuisine, many Westerners are familiar with it, since they are frequently used in Asian restaurants. No big deal! Nevertheless, not all bamboo shoots can be eaten. When purchasing dried bamboo shoots, make sure you do not get another product, dried bamboo fungus, which is also called stinkhorn fungus. You can take care of this with boiling, as above. Actually, it's plain and the texture is crunchy. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you. Are They Hotter Than Jalapenos? If you have ever had Chinese food you have probably had bamboo shoots, they would be the yellow hued flat pieces of veggie. We never ate it, of course, but only use mature bamboo for fishing poles. This is another ingredient used in Chinese and other Asian cooking, which comes from the fruiting body of a fungus called Dictyophora phalloidea. If this is your lifestyle, you … What Size are Small, Medium and Large Onions and How Much Does Each Yield Chopped. Bamboo shoots are best eaten when they are young since they become less chewable as they got older. im not an expert in bamboo, but from … Bamboo can be found in the whole of Myanmar but the bamboo shoots from the two northernmost regions (Kachin State and Sagaing Region) are soft and good in taste. So, after cutting into smaller pieces, boil fresh bamboo for at least 7 minutes just to make sure. Peeled fresh bamboo shoot image © khumthong. Instructions for how to prepare and cook fresh bamboo shoots in instant pot: 1. It is, of course, nutritious and perfectly good to eat, with an earthy taste and a nice, crunchy texture. The canned ones are available whole or already sliced. At the early stage, when the bamboo is first shooting up from the ground, these shoots have a tender heart, which is the part that is eaten. Unfortunately, in most cases, what we found here are chopped and canned bamboo shoots with a soft texture and the watery, sour taste of the acidity corrector of the brine in which they are soaked. Lots of non-vegetarians do, as well. However, this will mean that your bamboo heart will be split as well and depending on how tough the shoot is, splitting it may not be so easy. It just isn't a substitute for bamboo shoots. Note that if it tastes particularly bitter, then it has either been stored in the refrigerator too long or it could contain unsafe toxins and should not be eaten. The bamboo shoots are then boiled in water after which they can be cooked with curry powder, rice powder etc. Nothing special about the taste though,it's just a bit woody. Recently they removed the bamboo shoots and just upped the amount of onions, which I found disappointing. The bitter taste comes from small amounts of hydrogen cyanide, otherwise known as prussic acid. Many bamboo shoots are produced in the hinterlands of China, their harvesting time a short two to three week period. Chinese bamboo shoots (竹笋, zhú sǔn), also known as bamboo sprouts, are conical, creamy-coloured tender shoots cut from the bamboo plant when they're about 15cm/6in long. many of them are fermented. i like them a lot. You can store boiled or blanched fresh bamboo shoots loose in plastic containers or bags in the fridge, and they will last at least as long as fresh, if not longer. Many cooks prefer winter shoots as they are considered to be more tender. Although bamboo is likely to only contain small amounts, this, together with deciding if the bamboo is tender enough to forego boiling, makes for a conundrum. The video below shows a cook in Georgia both harvesting and preparing fresh bamboo shoots. The dried variety is used so that Asian cooks can have bamboo in the off seasons, and this also allows easy shipping to other areas, including the United States. Related Article: What Do Apricots Taste Like? Keto-Friendly. Once bamboo has been properly cooked, it's absolutely safe to eat. The videos linked below offer guided recipes for curry and stir-fry. You can remove the outer leaves, which are a bit like layers of scales, from bamboo shoots one leaf at a time. and then there are the woodier parts that sounds like the parts you like more. Can I Substitute Tomato Paste for Tomato Sauce? the part of the bamboo used also makes a difference. What do bamboo shoots taste like? Of course, if you are not that particular about your bamboo shoots, than any common canned bamboo slices or strips should suffice, and no preparation is likely to be needed with grocery store varieties. You can get canned bamboo shoots, but I much prefer the vacuum packed kind. Bamboo is certainly agreeable in taste and easy to pair with other flavors, but it's the texture that people are mostly after, which is firm and crunchy. If you cannot find fresh bamboo shoots, the simplest substitute is canned bamboo shoots. Using pre-cooked vacuum packed bamboo shoots. Store in the cooking water until you're ready to use the bamboo shoots. The Bamboo is very moisture inside,very crunchy. Add the garlic and cook the garlic until it's fragrant. 3.Helps in treating stomach disorders: Bamboo shoots are cultivated in Asia and are harvested either in the spring or winter, as soon as the tips appear above the ground. Bamboo shoots are edible new growth harvested from the bamboo plant. You can then proceed and use the bamboo shoot in various dishes. Further Reading: What Do Blackberries Taste Like? This crunchiness is especially what makes bamboo much like the water chestnut. They have a mild flavor and crunchy texture and are widely used throughout Asia to bulk out stir-fries, soups and other dishes. Although a small taste will not likely be harmful, it is best not to take this kind of chance. It is even possible for a variety that produces sweet shoots early in the season to turn bitter later in the season. We'll explain more about this below. They are typically used in Asian cuisine as a side dish, or as part of a stir-fry. 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Doris Korn, 90 of New York & Conecticutt passed away on June 29, 2017. Beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother she is survived by her sons: Steven (Adrienne) and David (Shanan) and her daughter, Sharon.
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Covid-19 is now on every continent as Antarctica records its first outbreak
(CNN)Antarctica has recorded its first Covid-19 case after 36 people tested positive on a research base, according to a statement released by the Chilean Army.
The news marks an unfortunate milestone in the global fight against coronavirus, as until this week, Antarctica was the last continent free from the virus' grip.On Sunday, the General Bernardo O'Higgins Riquelme Base, a Chilean research base located on Antarctica's northernmost Trinity Peninsula, confirmed that 26 army personnel and 10 civilians working as contractors on the base tested positive with Covid-19.The outbreak comes after at least three people tested positive for Covid-19 on a military vessel that had been supplying logistical support to the O'Higgins base between November 27 and December 10.They were tested after two military personnel tested positive for the virus after disembarking at Chile's Punta Arenas port on December 10, according to a statement from the Chilean Navy.Read MoreAll 208 crew members were given coronavirus tests last Wednesday, with three positive Covid-19 cases identified.The Sargento Aldea is now in "preventive quarantine," the statement said.Personnel on the O'Higgins base have been isolated and are "constantly monitored with the support from the Health Authority of the Magallanes and Chilean Antarctic Region, achieving so far a favorable diagnosis and without any complications associated with COVID-19 by our staff," according to the Chilean Army statement.The Army added that they have an "unconditional commitment to safeguard the health of its members."
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Run gradlew tasks to get a list of available tasks. Run with --stacktrace option to get the stack trace. Run with --info or --debug option to get more log output.
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Le patronyme Baudrand est porté par:

 Barthélemy Baudrand (1701-1781), un jésuite français et écrivain spirituel
 Joseph Baudrand (1834-1897), un sculpteur français
 Henri Baudrand (1774-1848), un général français.
 Michel Antoine Baudrand (1633-1700), un géographe français.


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Place eggs into a saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to a simmer, covered, over medium heat. Remove lid. Simmer for 9 minutes. Drain. Cool for 5 minutes. Cook beans in a saucepan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes or until bright green. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Peel eggs. Cut into quarters. Set beans and eggs aside.
Preheat oven to 190u00b0C. Place lavash onto a baking tray. Spray both sides with oil. Bake for 10 minutes or until crisp. Set aside to cool. Break into large pieces.
Preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill on medium-high heat. Spray both sides of chicken and bacon with oil. Season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium. Cook chicken for 4 minutes each side or until cooked through. Set aside. Cook bacon for 2 minutes each side or until crisp and golden. Stand for 5 minutes. Slice chicken. Cut bacon rashers in half, lengthways.
Place salad leaves, chicken, bacon and beans into a large bowl. Toss gently.
Make dressing Heat all ingredients in a saucepan over low heat until warm. Season with salt and pepper. Add warm dressing and lavash to salad. Toss. Divide between bowls. Top with eggs. Serve.


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Létající třída (1933, ) je vánoční povídka pro děti, kterou napsal německý spisovatel Erich Kästner a ilustroval Walter Trier.

Obsah povídky
Hlavními hrdiny povídky jsou gymnazisté z chlapeckého internátu v městečku Kirchbergu, mezi nimi nenasytný silák Matyáš, malý a slabý Uli nebo trochu samotářský primus třídy Martin. Autor líčí jejich drobné příhody v období blížících se vánoc, mezi které patří například pranice se studenty místní reálky nebo zkoušení vánoční studentské divadelní hry Létající třída, podle které se celá kniha jmenuje.

Chlapci mají velmi rádi obětavého a dobrého vychovatele a profesora Bökha s přezdívkou Justus (Spravedlivý) a také muže s přezdívkou Nekuřák podle toho, že bydlí ve vyřazeném železničním vagóně, ve kterém byla samá nekuřácká oddělení. Když zjistí, že jde o dlouho ztraceného přítele profesora Bökha, zorganizují jejich setkání. Nekuřák se ve skutečnosti jmenuje Uthofft a byl původně lékař. Teď žije v ústraní poté, co mu při porodu zemřela žena i dítě, a živí se hraním na klavír po restauracích. Profesor Bökh je šťasten, že přítele našel, a zajistí, že se Nekuřák může stát školním lékařem namísto odstupujícího starého zdravotního rady Hartwiga.

Představení Létající třídy v předvečer Štědrého dne mělo velký úspěch, jen Martin není ve své kůži. Nikdo netuší, že jeho rodiče jsou nyní natolik bez prostředků, že mu nemohou poslat peníze na cestu vlakem domů, takže bude muset strávit vánoce v internátu. Druhý den většina chlapů odjíždí a Martin se schovává v parku. Tam ho objeví profesor Bökh a když zjistí, jaký má chlapec problém, peníze na cestu domů a zpátky do internátu mu daruje. Když se Martin nečekaně objeví doma, všichni spolu oslaví ty dosud nejkrásnější vánoce.

Filmové adaptace
 Das fliegende Klassenzimmer (1954, Létající třída), německý film, režie Kurt Hoffmann,
 Das fliegende Klassenzimmer (1973, Létající třída), německý film, režie Werner Jacobs,
 Das fliegende Klassenzimmer (2003, Létající třída), německý film, režie Tomy Wigand.

Česká vydání
 Létající třída, Karel Synek, Praha 1935, přeložila Marta Třísková,
 Létající třída, SNDK, Praha 1961, přeložila Jitka Fučíková.

Externí odkazy
  http://www.kodovky.cz/kniha/46

Německé povídky
Německé knihy pro děti a mládež
Knihy z roku 1933
Knihy odvahy a dobrodružství
Díla Ericha Kästnera


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Cloverland Electric Cooperative > Conservation > Hydroelectricity
Renewable hydroelectric power accounts for nearly 50%* of Cloverland Electric Cooperative's power supply annually. The cooperative's hydroelectric plant in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, generates 30%* of the hydroelectric power. An additional 20%* is generated from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hydro plant, located in the Soo Locks.
*Percentages fluctuate monthly.
While we appreciate the interest in the history and functionality of our hydroelectric plant, we do not offer tours. Cloverland is dedicated to its mission of providing safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to its members.
Hydroelectric Plant History (PDF)
Power Canal
The excavation of the hydro canal began in September 1898 and was completed in June 1902. It is lined with more than 10,000 white pine timbers native to the area to strengthen and stabilize the structure.
The canal is approximately 2 1/4 miles in length from the head gates (intake) to the hydro plant. It is approximately 24 feet deep and 200 feet wide at water level. The canal's entrance is located at the east end of Ashmun Bay and controlled by four steel headgates.
The construction of the landmark hydroelectric plant facility was completed in 1902. At the time of completion, the plant was the second largest hydro facility next to Niagara Falls.
The hydro plant is constructed of steel and red sandstone. The stone was excavated from the power canal. The plant is a quarter-mile long, 80 feet wide, and has 74 horizontal shaft turbines located on the generation floor level. Each turbine has four runners (blades) that drive the 60-cycle generators. The water, which flows down the power canal, drops through gates in the turbines to make them spin, like a child's pinwheel in the wind. The turbine turns the generator rotor, creating electricity.
Under the most favorable operating conditions, the hydro plant is capable of producing about 36,000 kilowatts (36 megawatts). The power output depends on the volume of water traveling through the power canal and the plant's operating head. The operating head is the difference in water levels at the plant's forebay (upriver) and the tailrace (downriver) on the St. Mary's River. This difference is equivalent to the drop in elevation between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes.
At peak operation, the plant discharges approximately 30,000 cubic feet of water per second, which is equivalent to about 13.5 million gallons per minute.
Fuel Mix Report
The environmental characteristics of Cloverland's electricity as required by Public Act 141 of 2000.
Comparison of the Fuel Sources Used to Generate Electricity
Cloverland vs regional average for the 12 month period ended on 12/31/2019.
Cloverland
Coal 19.5% 41.81%
Nuclear 15.5% 26.61%
Gas 14.5% 23.61%
Oil 0.0% 0.41%
Diesel 0.2% 0.00%
Hydroelectric 48.9% 0.76%
Biofuel 0.0% 0.79%
Biomass 0.0% 0.47%
Solid Waste Incineration 0.0% 0.02%
Solar 0.0% 0.14%
Wind 0.2% 0.14%
Wood 0.2% 0.43%
Total Renewable Fuels 50.2% 6.80%
Airborne Emissions and High-Level Nuclear Waste Comparison
Cloverland vs regional average for the 12 month period ended on 12/31/2019. A regional average of all generation in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Emission Type
Sulfur Dioxide 0.10 1.92
Carbon Dioxide 1,091 1,927
Oxides of Nitrogen 0.33 1.19
High-Level Nuclear Waste None 0.0006%
Local architect, James Calloway Teague, finalized plans for the hydro plant in 1899. The Romanesque design included three large pavilions and a double-pitched roof to counterbalance the length of the plant. This design was the most economical and gave the impression of power, importance, and stability.
Powerful Facts
The hydro plant consists of 74 three-phase generators. Each 60-cycle generator operates at 4400 volts, 180 RPM, and 600 to 850 KVA (600 KVA is enough power to supply two big box retail stores).
With 20 feet of headwaters falling from the upper St. Mary's River to the lower river, the rated output of the turbines is between 772 and 935 horsepower.
Three manufacturers (no longer in existence) built the turbines. Many replacement parts are now machined in-house.
Canal water velocity is seven to 10 feet per second, or five to seven miles per hour.
A 14-person team, including 11 repairmen, two electricians and one manager, maintain the plant. The Director of Generation oversees all activity of the plant.
The hydro plant generates between 25 and 30 megawatts of electricity on average, or about 225 million kilowatt-hours, annually.
Renewable hydroelectric power accounts for approximately 50%* of our power supply. We produce 30%* and an additional 20%* is generated from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hydro plant. *Percentages fluctuate monthly.
Most of the heat needed for the building during the winter months is generated by the operating equipment.
The plant is allocated water every month by the International Joint Commission (IJC) for use in power generation. The IJC controls the levels of Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes by regulating the amount of water the generating plants can use for power production.
The plant increases electricity production when the demand for electricity is highest (8 a.m. to 10 p.m., weekdays) and reduces production at all other times during periods of insufficient water allocations.
Some of the original wood bearings for the turbines are still in use today. The bearings were made from lignum vitae, a rare dense wood found in Central and South America.
Cloverland Electric Cooperative serves the eastern Upper Peninsula including all the neighboring islands. The annual energy use of this region is approximately 900 million kilowatt-hours.
Cloverland Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned electric utility established in 1938.
Lake Superior State University Center for Freshwater Research and Education (CFRE)
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With the support of Cloverland Electric Cooperative and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the CFRE performs freshwater research and stocks fish in the St. Mary's River.
The CFRE raises and releases approximately 30,000 Atlantic salmon into the St. Mary's River each year.
The CFRE has been housed in a small, two-story section of the east end of Cloverland Electric's hydro plant. CFRE will expand its research, education, and hatchery operations with a new facility to be constructed near Alford Park, on the east end of the hydro plant. Given the unique location at the nexus of three Great Lakes, CFRE is well-positioned to play an important role in increasing scientific understanding and education of Great Lakes issues. Therefore, LSSU and the State of Michigan have decided to invest in a new Center for Freshwater Research and Education (CFRE) to increase capacity in freshwater education and science to ensure that the Great Lakes remain great.
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But they left us their unforgettable songs.
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SRG Global Celebrating 10th Anniversary at Facility in Bolesławiec, Poland and State-of-the-Art Warehouse and Manufacturing addition
Bolesławiec, Poland, July 2019
On July 26, the SRG Global facility in Bolesławiec today celebrated a decade of operations. The event, attended by the mayor of Bolesławiec and local government authorities, included the official launch of a new manufacturing hall. It was also an opportunity to reflect on the facility and express gratitude to the facility's employees.
The celebration of the 10th anniversary of the SRG Global facility in Bolesławiec was combined with an opening of a state-of-the-art warehouse and manufacturing hall. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by a special guest, Piotr Roman, mayor of Bolesławiec, and company representatives – Merritt Gaunt, president of SRG Global; Jose Miguel Ivorra, managing director for SRG Global in Europe; and Jaroslaw Kawecki, SRG Global Bolesławiec plant manager.
"The expan sion of the SRG Global plant in Bolesławiec is another step to further strengthen the position of the company in the industry and the region", said Gaunt. "The fact that we could celebrate our investment and commitment in conjunction with the 10th anniversary is particularly exciting. We have a strong customer base and a great team ready to focus on creating value for the next 10 years."
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"We're proud to be able to provide stable employment, employee development, a strong focus on occupational health and safety and a generous benefits package," says Plant Manager Kawecki.
Pictured left to right: Jarosław Kawecki, SRG Global Bolesławiec plant manager, Piotr Roman, mayor of Bolesławiec, Merritt Gaunt, President of SRG Global, Jose Miguel Ivorra, SRG Global Managing Director, Europe.
About SRG Global®
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About Guardian Industries
Guardian Industries, a global company headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, operates facilities throughout North and South America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Guardian companies employ 18,000 people and manufacture high-performance float glass; coated and fabricated glass products for architectural, residential, interior, transportation and technical glass applications; and high-quality chrome-plated and painted plastic components for the automotive and commercial truck industries. Guardian's vision is to be a preferred partner to our customers, suppliers, employees and communities based on a foundation of mutual benefit. This drives our relentless focus on improving people's lives by providing products and services they value more highly than their alternatives and doing so responsibly while consuming fewer resources. Guardian is a wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc.Visit guardian.com.
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Director, Public Affairs/Corporate Communications
Guardian Industries
ahennes@guardian.com


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Viruses often spread through the brain in patchwork patterns, infecting some cells but missing others. New research at the School of Medicine helps explain why: Natural immune defenses that resist viral infection are turned on in some brain cells but switched off in others. The white arrows in the picture highlight infected cells in a mouse brain.
Innate differences in immunity can be detected at birth, according to new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. First author Kaharu Sumino, MD, and her colleagues say babies with a better innate response to viruses have fewer respiratory illnesses in the first year of life.
Patients treated in the GM-CSF pilot study showed a decrease in inflammation: an inflamed colon before treatment (top) and after, showing no pathologic abnormality.Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis continue to make progress in finding a potential treatment for Crohn's disease, a chronic and serious inflammatory disease of the gastrointestinal tract that affects about half a million people in the United States. Later this month, the research team of Joshua Korzenik, M.D., assistant professor of medicine, and Brian Dieckgraefe, M.D., Ph.D., also an assistant professor of medicine in the division of gastroenterology, will present preliminary data from patients with moderate to severe Crohn's disease who were treated at 33 centers around the United States. Patients who received daily injections of a drug called GM-CSF (granulocyte macrophage colony stimulating factor), which stimulates the activity of certain cells in the immune system, tended improve. And although the data have not yet been presented, the results from the placebo-controlled phase II treatment study were positive.


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Mission Network contributions climb slightly, despite world disasters
https://www.mennonitemission.net/news/Mission Network contributions climb slightly, despite world disasters
Ann Graham Price
ELKHART, Ind. (Mennonite Mission Network) – In a year marked by several major worldwide catastrophes and appeals from various quarters for disaster relief, Mennonite Mission Network posted its first slight increase in contributions since its inception in February 2002.
The organization's stable financial outlook allows innovations in ministry to proceed, even as reductions are made in some other areas of support and ministry. Mission Network innovations and extensions of ministry include: reintroducing its popular mission banks, beginning a partnership with Hispanic churches for training church planters, extending its support of urban ministry and embarking on plans to extend its Mennonite Voluntary Service program overseas.
"There are very few years that can be compared with 2005 in terms of the scope and intensity of the local and global calamities," said Stanley Green, executive director and CEO of the denomination's mission agency. "The cost in human lives and destruction of property and infrastructure was enormous. So, too, was the outpouring of generosity from communities across North America, including Mennonites."
Contributions to the Mission Network's annual fund have been about $6.2 million in each of the last three years, according to Peter Graber, senior executive for advancement. In 2005, the Mission Network received about $6.5 million, an increase of 5 percent .*
"Mennonite Mission Network finished the year in good shape financially," Graber said.
The favorable outcome seemed far from certain as recently as a few months ago, when contribution reports were less reassuring.
"For those not-for-profits not involved in direct relief efforts, there was great concern about the impact of the calamitous year on funding for ongoing commitments to partners," Green said. "Would people still remember to support the efforts to bring healing and hope in circumstances of brokenness and despair that have plagued some communities for many generations?
"Indeed, there were points during the year that were anxiety-filled as the apparent trends seem to suggest significant shifts of funding to what seemed urgent," Green said. "By the grace of God, however, members of our congregations expanded their generosity to respond not only to the urgent demands created by natural disasters, but also to commitments we have made to partners to support their vision of making a difference in their world."
When the final reports were in, 196 contributing congregations (41 percent) out of 481 increased their giving, and 251 (52 percent) decreased it. In all, 45 percent of Mennonite Church USA congregations provided financial support to the Mission Network in 2005-2006. While the combined effect was a slight increase in overall contributions, the increase was offset by a 30-percent decline in estate gifts.
Taken on balance, the current giving levels are in line with revenue projections and allow the Mission Network to keep pace with inflation.
While some ministries have grown, Mission Network is continuing a multi-year plan to reduce annual expenses to a level that can be supported with room for innovation and flexibility. Graber pointed out that salaries and their associated health care costs form the major part of Mission Network expenses and in order for the mission agency to be able to maintain programs at current levels, contributions will need to continue to increase each year by about 4 to 5 percent.
"This result is much better than we expected at the end of November, and we thank the members of Mennonite Church USA for their generous partnership with the Spirit in funding God's mission through Mission Network," Graber said. "We thank God for opening the hearts of Mennonite Church USA members so that their gifts can enable ministry to go forward across the street and around the world," Graber said.
This spring the Mission Network plans to reintroduce its popular mission globe banks, first introduced in the 1950s as tin banks to help children learn the value of saving for mission. The newly incarnated banks are made of transparent plastic, so that children can see how their coins add up over time. The mission banks will be accompanied by teaching tools – packets of short exercises, information, stories and experiential lessons that can fit into any home, Sunday school, Bible school, children's story or worship service.
Other signs of growth within the organization included the appointment of two new ministers to reflect the growing diversity of Mennonite Church USA.
Mauricio Chenlo was appointed as the new program director for the Hispanic mission training academy ministries in January. In this position created through a partnership between the Hispanic Mennonite Church and the Mission Network, he helps conferences, congregations and partnerships develop programs to build on their strengths.
Dick Davis is the new minister for urban ministry at Mennonite Mission Network. Demonstrating a major focus of the U.S. Ministries division on urban leadership and community development, Davis will help the church envision the future of ministry in urban areas.
The Mission Network is experiencing growth in other ways, as well. Plans are well under way to extend the Mennonite Voluntary Service program overseas. Two units will initiate MVS International: one in Bradford, England; the other in Portadown, Northern Ireland.
Mennonite Mission Network celebrated many other highlights during 2005-2006. These include:
Late in the year, Mennonite Media saw the completion and broadcast of Shadow Voices: finding Hope in Mental Illness, a documentary that aired at various times on the ABC network. The documentary was supplemented by an accompanying Web site.
Mennonite Mission Network sent out 36 workers into new international assignments ranging in length from one week to three years.
The RAD (Reaching and Discipling) training center decided to move its operations to Chicago so that it can share facilities with the DOOR program there.
More than 400 prayer partners lifted up mission workers around the world each day in prayer.
More than 230 congregations provided personal encouragement, prayer and financial sharing within the context of a direct relationship with mission workers.
A total of 3,467 people participated in volunteer service programs administered by Mennonite Mission Network. The totals for each program:
o DEO (Discipleship, Encounter, Outreach): 13
o DOOR (Discovering Opportunities for Outreach and Reflection): 2,825
o Dwell: 31
o Group Venture: 76
o Mennonite Voluntary Service: 142
o RAD (Reaching and Discipling): 21
o Service Adventure: 73
o SOOP (Service Opportunities for Older People): 267
o Youth Venture: 19
In the face of what might have been a discouraging year for organizations that work primarily in long-term mission programs, Green expressed his gratitude for the faithfulness of those who remembered to support the work of ongoing ministries.
"We praise God for this outpouring of generosity and for the difference it will make for God's purposes in the world," Green said.
*Note: It is not always possible to demonstrate a direct year-by-year comparison. Last year's reported figures included a partnership program that is not included in this year's figures.


A diagonally divided blue over green flag with a sailing ship surrounded by 13 yellow stars in the upper hoist. The boundary of blue and green is interrupted by a small green peninsula extending into the blue field in the middle.
The "small green peninsula" is a stylized version of the Presque Isle peninsula, which shelters Erie harbor. Here is a satellite photo (greatly reduced) but the natural colors look eerily (pun intended) like the flag itself.