By Leah KurthFeatured in Make It Minnesota's Spring 2015 issue.
Nothing beats a good cup of coffee. Especially when it's made with handcrafted flavorings, accompanied by a made-from-scratch pastry, and served with a a generous helping of hospitality. You'll find just that at River Rock Coffee, a cozy café in Saint Peter, Minnesota.
River Rock Coffee began 13 years ago when owner Tamika Bertram, inspired by the "seasonal food movement," saw how the area could use a coffee shop dedicated to sourcing food locally. Since then, they've developed relationships with local farmers and growers to provide as many seasonal and locally produced products as possible. With this mutualistic relationship the shop can support their community while receiving the freshest ingredients.
These baked goods always go perfectly with a cup of joe, as manager Katie Kruger points out, "You're most likely enjoying your muffin or scone with a great cup of coffee, which has just as many complex flavors involved, so coffee and bakery pairings are always really exciting." At least half of the shop's business comes from coffee, and though coffee plants themselves aren't grown in Minnesota, they work with a local roaster who they trust and works directly with the farmers who grow it. This way, even though the shop can't get coffee locally, they still work with people locally.
When asked what inspired the shop to use local and organic ingredients, Montana notes that it simply tastes better. She laughs, "you have to eat, you might as well enjoy it." Katie chimes in that, "when you work with the best ingredients you don't have to overwork them or do much to bring out the flavor because it's there." With great tasting products comes happy customers. They view themselves as hostesses, wanting people who walk in to feel like they are at home, welcomed and genuinely appreciated. "I think that's what makes this place unique, the amount of care that goes into everything here, whether it's the interactions with customers or the making of the actual products itself," says Montana.
River Rock Coffee is a great place to enjoy delicious coffee, tasty food, and warm service, and feel good that it supports its producers both locally and now globally. Its ever-shifting menu and drive to constantly improve and grow sets it apart as a true gem.


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Donald Trump's Allegiance to Putin is Denounced by Usually Reliable Allies at Fox News, GOP
Diane Herbst
People July 16, 2018
After Donald Trump accepted Russian President Vladmir Putin's denial of interfering in the 2016 presidential election—despite the findings of Trump's own U.S. intelligence agencies that Putin's forces launched a cyber attack on the U.S. with the intent of disrupting the election—even the president's usual supporters lambasted him.
At Fox News, which tends to broadcast Trump-friendly opinion shows, analyst Brit Hume tweeted that when Trump was asked about who he believes on Russian interference, Trump's "vague and rambling non-answer, with renewed complaints about Hillary's server" was a "lame response, to say the least."
Trump, finally asked whom he believes on Russia interference, gives a vague and rambling non-answer, with renewed complaints about Hillary's server. Says he trusts US intel but made clear he takes Putin's denials seriously. Lame response, to say the least.
— Brit Hume (@brithume) July 16, 2018
Fox News' chief political anchor Bret Baier tweeted that he thought the press conference was "surreal."
Guy Benson, a Fox News contributor, called Trump's answer on whether he believed U.S. intelligence or Putin "atrocious."
He also tweeted that Trump's support of support of Putin is "rooted in an embarrassing, juvenile, insecure, consuming obsession over his own legitimacy."
"Easily one of his worst days as president," he wrote. "And again, juxtapose that performance with how he just treated our European & North American allies."
Appalling moral equivalence & equivocation — rooted in an embarrassing, juvenile, insecure, consuming obsession over his own legitimacy. Easily one of his worst days as president. And again, juxtapose that performance with how he just treated our European & North American allies.
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) July 16, 2018
Fox Business Network's Neil Cavuto called Trump's news conference — during which he never criticized Putin — "disgusting," adding that "It's not a right or left thing. It's just wrong."
Neil Cavuto of Fox Business calls Trump's press conference "disgusting", "That sets us back a lot." pic.twitter.com/R2ZIjyFyPR
— Axios (@axios) July 16, 2018
Even Fox and Friends anchor Abby Huntsman was piqued, tweeting: "No negotiation is worth throwing your own people and country under the bus."
Top Republicans in Congress, known not to criticize Trump — at least publicly — are also slamming him.
House Speaker Paul Ryan, issued a press release contradicting Trump, saying "there is no question that Russia interfered in our election and continues attempts to undermine democracy here and around the world."
"That is not just the finding of the American intelligence community but also the House Committee on Intelligence. The president must appreciate that Russia is not our ally."
Rep. Liz Cheney, a Wyoming Republican and daughter of the arch-conservative former Vice President Dick Cheney, says she is "deeply troubled" by how Trump sided with Putin.
"As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am deeply troubled by President Trump's defense of Putin against the intelligence agencies of the U.S. & his suggestion of moral equivalence between the U.S. and Russia," she tweeted. "Russia poses a grave threat to our national security."
Senator Lindsay Graham Tweeted that Trump should check the soccer ball which Putin gave at their meeting for "listening devices."
He also wrote: "Missed opportunity by President Trump to firmly hold Russia accountable for 2016 meddling and deliver a strong warning regarding future elections."
Missed opportunity by President Trump to firmly hold Russia accountable for 2016 meddling and deliver a strong warning regarding future elections.
This answer by President Trump will be seen by Russia as a sign of weakness and create far more problems than it solves. (1/3)
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) July 16, 2018
Senator John McCain said in a powerful statement that today's press conference in Helsinki was "one of the most disgraceful performances by an American president in memory."
"President Trump proved not only unable, but unwilling to stand up to Putin," McCain said. "He and Putin seemed to be speaking from the same script as the president made a conscious choice to defend a tyrant against the fair questions of a free press, and to grant Putin an uncontested platform to spew propaganda and lies to the world."
Former CIA Director John Brennan took the criticism even further, writing on Twitter that Trump's performance at the Helsinki press conference "rises to & exceeds the threshold of 'high crimes & misdemeanors.' It was nothing short of treasonous. Not only were Trump's comments imbecilic, he is wholly in the pocket of Putin."
And Brennan, who served in the administrations of both President Barack Obama and President George W. Bush, had a simple, urgent question to GOP lawmakers and media influencers who were also troubled on Monday: "Republican Patriots: Where are you???"
Michael: During the last Government shutdown, January 2019, President Trump asked for the following, which would have helped with this problem; -$800 million dollars in humanitarian assistance, medical support, and new temporary housing. -$782 million to hire an additional 2,750 border agents, law enforcement officers, and staff. -$563 million to support our immigration court system, including hiring 75 new immigration judge teams to reduce the immigration court backlog of 800,000 cases. Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats refused to approve those funds.
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How to Tell If a Goldfish Is Pregnant
By Jenny Green
Goldfish don't get pregnant; they're oviparous: The females swell with eggs, which they release in the water and connect with sperm released by the males. Goldfish breed when they're about 4 inches long. Both female and male goldfish show physical changes and changes in behavior before releasing their eggs or sperm, which is called milt. In the right conditions, goldfish breed easily, but often they eat the eggs before their owners notice they've been released.
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Mom-to-Be
A female goldfish looks pregnant when she's ready to release her eggs. In nature, mature female goldfish start to develop eggs in late winter and early spring. As the eggs swell, the females' bellies become fatter. Male goldfish also experience physical changes as breeding time approaches: They develop white bumps on their gill covers and pectoral fins, which are the fins on their sides. At the same time, the males begin to chase the females around the tank and bump the females' sides and bellies. This is to encourage the females to release the eggs so the males can fertilize them.
Male and female goldfish reproduce when water temperatures rise. When the temperature in the pond or tank reaches 68 degrees Fahrenheit, female goldfish release hundreds and sometimes thousands of eggs near aquatic vegetation. Male goldfish quickly release their milt in the same area to fertilize the eggs. Called spawning, this process usually takes place in the early hours of the morning and is over in three or four hours after spawning. Goldfish eggs stick to the vegetation or wherever else they land. Fertilized eggs are transparent and golden brown; unfertilized eggs are white.
Hatching Time
After release and fertilization, goldfish eggs hatch in two to seven days. In water at 84 degrees Fahrenheit, fertilized goldfish eggs hatch in 46 to 54 hours; in water at 70 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit, they hatch in five to seven days. Goldfish fry carry yolk sacs that supply food for two or three days. When their yolk sacs are empty, they're ready to eat live food such as brine shrimp and daphnia. Goldfish don't look after their young fry at all -- in most cases the adults eat the fry whenever possible.
Breeding Goldfish
If you have a female goldfish full of eggs and a male goldfish, you can try to breed at home. Prepare a new tank for the goldfish fry and place a spawning mat or a new, clean mop head that hasn't been treated with chemicals in the aquarium tank with your breeding fish. Check your fish early every morning to see if they've spawned, and transfer the goldfish eggs on their spawning material to the new tank as soon as they appear. After 12 hours, check for white, unfertilized eggs and remove them. Feed the goldfish fry three times a day when their yolk sacs shrink, but take care not to overfeed them and pollute the water. Goldfish fry eat live food, powdered flakes and specialized liquid food.
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By Valerie Marchant Sunday, Sept. 05, 1999
This fall, school districts all over the U.S. are introducing uniforms or tightening dress codes so as to rule out all manner of garb deemed provocative--tank tops, oversize pants, clunky shoes, body piercings, ghoulish makeup and, of course, trench coats. Since the Columbine High School tragedy, "school leaders have been grasping at any policy that could contribute to a more civil, safe and tolerant school environment," observes Jay Goldman, editor of the monthly magazine School Administrator. And clothing is the most tangible of targets.
UNIFORMS ARE IN
So enthusiastic are American families about uniforms that this year they will spend $1.5 billion on them--triple what they spent just two years ago. By themselves, says Goldman, "school uniforms are not the answer to higher achievement or to closing the gap between minority and majority students." But a change in dress, particularly to a uniform, can have numerous positive effects. Students may become more self-confident and self-disciplined, less judgmental of other students, better able to resist peer pressure and concentrate on schoolwork. Jean Hartman of Long Beach, Calif., was once an opponent of uniforms. But after they were made mandatory in her children's school district--where 66,000 students in 56 elementary schools, 14 middle schools and one high school now wear them--there were "fewer disruptions, fewer suspensions, better attendance," according to Dick Van Der Laan, the system's spokesman. Criminal incidents at the district's schools have decreased 86% since uniforms were mandated in 1994. "A uniform," Hartman now says, "breaks down any kind of social and economic barrier kids may put into place at that age, so everyone is on an even playing field." Marylouise Ortega-Lau, principal of the Wilson Classical High School in that district, notes that "there is a more businesslike attitude as a result of wearing the uniform--and you need to show students how to deal in the world of work and business, where there are limits on dress."
If your child's school is considering adopting a dress code or requiring uniforms, here's some advice from those with experience:
When parents inquire about the possibility of a change in dress code, the school board typically sends a survey to its families. If two-thirds of the parents surveyed respond positively, administrators, teachers, parents and students work together to come up with a code or uniform, along with incentives, compliance measures and means for providing free uniforms to needy families. A dress policy, says Van Der Laan, must be "parent driven." Only then is a new policy likely to succeed.
BE INCLUSIVE
Students should be part of the decision-making process. "You need student representation in any decision about clothing," insists Goldman. "If you are trying to build buy-in, you can't expect students that are not represented to feel that they have any connection."
WORK YOUR WAY UP
School administrators, including Renee Shackelford, principal of Flat Shoals Elementary, a year-round school in Georgia, have learned that if you are planning to introduce uniforms into the schools, it is easier to start with younger students. That's because, she explains, their "parents are still making a lot of the decisions."
Choose a variety of garments, including jumpers, overalls, shorts and skorts, as well as skirts and pants, in classic, comfortable styles. Jayne White, an education professor at Missouri's Drury College, believes that young people cannot appear to be "walking robots--they need to keep some identity of their own." The clothes should be made by various companies and be available in many local stores in a wide price range. With the help of community groups and fund raisers, your school should be able to provide uniforms to families who cannot afford them and to keep some on hand at school for days when students turn up out of uniform.
There are guidelines that a school should follow to protect itself legally. Find out what your state's laws are with regard to codes and uniforms. Make sure the policy is reasonably clear to all those involved, lest a federal court rule it "void for vagueness." Says Perry Zirkel, Iacocca Professor of Education at Lehigh University: "[If your policy is clear], and you have reasonable justification [such as gang violence] for the limitation, the court will be on your side." Make sure that the policy does not attack anyone's point of view and does provide ways for students to express differences, particularly religious ones. Zirkel advises that a school "avoid confrontation, keep the lines of communication open and not overreact to noncompliance."
Imposition of a dress code or uniform should be one of several changes designed to improve standards in your school, along with those that promote more parental involvement and higher academic standards. Goldman believes that to introduce a new clothing policy "as part of a wider array of policies and practices is probably a very good thing." But he warns that "if done as a supposed quick fix, it is a terrible idea. Nothing is a quick fix in education."


She received both her Bachelor and Master Degrees from the University of St. Francis-Fort Wayne in the field of psychology. She went on to receive her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Minnesota School of Professional Psychology, Argosy University. Mary also has her Autism Certification and Applied Behavior Analysis Certification through the University of the Minnesota- Twin Cities; and is a Certified Parent Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT). Mary has over 10 years of experience working with children who have developmental disabilities and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Mary's professional areas of interest include self-injurious behaviors; Augmentative Alternative Communication; Learning Theory; and helping children and their families achieve their goals. Mary is a Licensed Behavior Analyst.


WARNING: The Groovy 2.6 version of Groovy has been retired to focus on faster delivery of Groovy 3.0.
Groovy 2.6 was intended to be a back-port of Groovy 3.0 for JDK7 but with features requiring JDK 8 removed. Alpha versions have been released which support the new Parrot parser (when enabled) but these versions are not feature complete wrt Groovy 3.0 functionality. We have left the alpha versions available to help people wanting to port towards Groovy 3.0 but who are stuck on JDK7. However, we strongly encourage all users on JDK8 or above to move directly to Groovy 3.0. You should consult the Groovy 3.0 release notes for a list of supported language changes. Only differences with 3.0 due to the different JVM requirements are reported here.
Groovy 2.6 defaults to using the old parser but you can enable the Parrot parser which supports additional syntax options and language features.
For Groovy 3.0, the new parser is enabled by default. However, for Groovy 2.6, you enable the new parser using a system property. Use -Dgroovy.antlr4=true (set via JAVA_OPTS if needed).
If building from source, you need to provide Gradle with -PuseAntlr4 in order to include the classes which support the new parser.
Groovy 2.6 doesn't support native lambdas.
Groovy 2.6 optionally uses an earlier version of Ant (vs a later version in Groovy 3.0 which requires JDK8).
Groovy 2.6 requires JDK8+ to build and JDK7 (vs JDK8 for Groovy 3.0) is the minimum version of the JRE that we support.
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Q: How to add Polygon Collider 2D to Line Renderer? I want to add a Polygon collider using C# as is shown in this link.
How should I go about this?

A: You should use PolygonCollider2D.SetPath, where you could set points, which define the outline of the polygon.

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We are two sisters who created our shop: Easy Life Inspirations.
We let mother nature, baking, cooking and gardening inspire our artistic spirit. These areas of of our lives offer ideas for colors, scents and designs.
We have evolved exponentially since opening our shop in October 2015. We started out primarily with handcrafted soaps, some jewelry and a little bit of vintage. Vintage is no longer part of our shop. We love making soaps so much and soon found our passion evolving into all types of bath and beauty products. Soon we found ourselves wanting to improve our own dogs' well being with our wonderful natural butters and oils so we expanded to a small line of pet grooming products. Then we thought why should we only focus on women and dogs when men have equal needs as well. So we created a small line of men's grooming products as well. Next we added candles and a Wine Lover's Section with all kinds of fun and lovely items.
Creating new product ideas and color and scent combinations. Taking ideas from what inspires us and turning it into a beautiful creations. A bonus is keeping my sister and I connected even though we live 1,000 miles apart.
We both love classic rock (especially Southern Rock) as well as country and newer music. Allman Brothers, Lynard Skyyard, Chris Stapelton, Counting Crows, Kongo, The Record Company, My very favorite Willie Nelson and Van Morrison.
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In defense of affirmative action
McClatchy-Tribune News Servicev –
The following editorial appeared in the Los Angeles Times:
For 40 years, competitive colleges and universities in the United States have taken race into account in order to increase their enrollment of African-Americans (and, to a lesser extent, other minorities). Originally justified as a way to compensate for a long legacy of racial discrimination, and later embraced as a way to provide a more diverse learning environment, affirmative action has been good for the United States. It has made it easier for minorities to enter the educational and professional mainstream without compromising the rigor of American higher education. It has promoted the broader cause of racial integration. And it has encouraged the emergence of a black and Latino middle class.
Those accomplishments may now be in jeopardy. This week the Supreme Court, which twice has upheld the constitutionality of some racial preferences in university admissions, agreed to hear a challenge to the University of Texas' use of race as one factor in a "holistic" admissions policy.
This comes nine years after the court, in an opinion by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, ruled that it was constitutional for the University of Michigan Law School to pursue a similar policy in pursuit of a "critical mass" of minority enrollment necessary to promote a wide exchange of views in the classroom. But since then O'Connor has been replaced by Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., who is regarded as more skeptical of racial preferences.
Advocates of affirmative action fear that conservatives on the court are determined to overturn or gut the court's 2003 Michigan decision and the 1978 Bakke decision before it, which held that race could be considered as a "plus" factor in the admissions process so long as there were not fixed racial quotas.
We hope the court is not heading in that direction. But its conservative members — some more than others — have embraced a naive notion of "colorblindness" that could be used to extinguish affirmative action. That would be a tragedy.
Affirmative action has always been controversial. Several states, including California with Proposition 209, have outlawed racial preferences by government agencies, including state universities. The case against affirmative action is simple, or rather simplistic: Because it was unconstitutional to penalize African-Americans on account of their race, it must also be unconstitutional to compensate for the effects of racial discrimination by giving them an advantage. But there is a world of moral and legal distance between slavery and Jim Crow laws on the one hand and efforts, by government or educational institutions, to rectify the effects of invidious discrimination on the other.
Affirmative action falls into the latter category. Despite the emergence of a black middle class, stark inequities in income and education persist, and they put minority applicants at a disadvantage with their peers in seeking acceptance to colleges and universities. Opponents of affirmative action glibly use terms like "meritocracy" and "a level playing field," but academic success often reflects a privileged upbringing, and the playing field between black and white Americans is still far from level. Redressing racial disparities that are reflected in lower grades and test scores is not racism, reverse or otherwise.
In 1997, Texas guaranteed admission to the state university for students who graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school classes, a race-neutral initiative that nevertheless increased racial diversity. In 2004, the state allowed consideration of race, among other factors, in filling additional places in the freshman class. The challenge now before the Supreme Court was brought by an applicant who failed to secure one of those places. Among other things, she argues that Texas' "top 10 percent" policy produced enough racial diversity to make additional consideration of race inappropriate.
The court could endorse that view in a narrow holding, or it could, more broadly, revisit the question of whether it is constitutional to take race into account at all in university admissions. We hope the court reaffirms the validity of affirmative action and allow public universities to continue to undo the effects of centuries of discrimination.
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Bajo Aragón is a Spanish geographical indication for Vino de la Tierra wines located in and near Lower Aragon, in the autonomous region of Aragon. Vino de la Tierra is one step below the mainstream Denominación de Origen indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder.

The area covered by this geographical indication comprises about 50 municipalities in the province of Teruel (Aragon, Spain) and about 25 in the province of Zaragoza (Aragón, Spain).

It acquired its Vino de la Tierra status in 2006.

Grape varieties
 White: Macabeo, Chardonnay and Garnacha blanca
 Red: Mazuela, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Garnacha tinta, Derechero and Syrah

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Spanish wine
Wine regions of Spain
Aragonese cuisine
Geography of the Province of Zaragoza
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However, plants and animals that do reside in the mountains have adapted in many ways to survive in harsh conditions. So beyond their morphological, structural or phenological adaptations, alpine plants have developed three physiological or functional adaptations to help prevent their tissues from freezing. A cushion growth form is one strategy that has been highly successful in alpine environments. These include perennial grasses, sedges, forbs, cushion plants, mosses, and lichens. In this book I am restricting the term to those plants which are always to be found above 3,000 feet. Spring and summer in the mountains is a very short period, between late June and September, after which frosts begin and mountain ranges are covered with snow. They thrive in extreme alpine places where they may be found on nearly all rock surfaces. Trees cannot grow at … Plant Adaptations in the Tundra The Arctic and Alpine tundra biomes are the coldest places on Earth. Tree cannot grow at higher elevations due to harsh winds and extreme climates. However, some deserts receive less than 5 cm of rain per year. The tiny hairs on the plant collect thousands of air bubbles which protect the flower from burning in the sun, drying out, or freezing in the harsh alpine environment. A compact growth form also increases the likelihood that plants will be entirely covered by snow during the winter. Desert plants grow far apart so that they can get water and nutrients from a larger area. Mountain Ash trees have seeds that germinate only after they have been exposed to a fire. Allocating resources into root systems and other below ground storage structures is another adaptation for coping with variable conditions, and short growing seasons. Taproots allow plants to exploit deeper soil moisture and reach more nutrients. Lichens are technically not plants. Adaptations for Grasslands. In a previous lesson, we discussed how temperature is a limiting factor that prevents the growth of trees above a certain elevation. So clearly, alpine plants must have developed some unique traits that helped them to survive the cold. Mountains 101 is a broad and integrated overview of the mountain world. Trees begin to thin as you travel higher in the mountain biome. Lichens are desecration tolerant, non-flowering organisms with truly remarkable adaptations to arid, low-nutrient environments. Lesson 9: Mountain Biodiversity and Adaptations of Plants, To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that. The abrupt rise in altitude from the east creates unique plant habitats due to the relationship between elevation and temperature. In fact, the fungal layers of lichens can soak up more water than their own weight. Plant adaptations. Roots are near the soil surfaces that soak up water before it evaporates. There are many other variations on these growth strategies that plants have evolved to cope with extreme alpine conditions. [MUSIC] Above treeline, plants have adapted to harsh alpine environments with specialized adaptations. First, a process called freezing-point depression allows plants to increase the concentration of soluble sugars in their tissues in order to reduce the temperature at which they will freeze. However, plants can achieve supercooling by segregating water into cells in the absence of other particles and prevent ice formation. This subnivian space below the snow is critical for many alpine species. Instead, they collect nutrients and water from the atmosphere. Paradoxically, individuals of this plant increase in stem height with increasing elevation. The algae or bacteria photosynthesizes to produced food energy that it shares with the fungus while the fungus provides shelter and a site on which the algae, or bacteria can grow. Alpine plants are plants that grow in an alpine climate, which occurs at high elevation and above the tree line.There are many different plant species and taxon that grow as a plant community in these alpine tundra. But fortunately, they're adapted to cope with dry conditions. Plants that can survive above 3,000 feet include sparse grasses and alpine perennials, which have adapted to extreme cold and heat, strong sun, heavy winds and fluctuations between arid and damp condition. Try compass plant for a dramatic presence in the summer garden. At the end of each lesson, Mountains 101 will also provide learners with some smart tricks -- Tech Tips -- to safely enjoy time in the high alpine environment: from how to pick the best footwear for hiking to making smart decisions in avalanche terrain. The dead leaves that are retained on the stem act as insulators, buffering against temperature fluctuations. [SOUND] Alpine plants stay warm using two pathways. For this reason, either side of any given mountain range can be home to entirely different plant and animal species. some plants only grow in the summer or spring seasons. Finally, plants can move water to the otherwise empty spaces outside of their cells where it will not damage the tissue if it freezes. Select and research a plant species that has specific adaptations to help ensure its survival. These adaptations allow cushions to create favorable microclimates. Over 1,600 species of flowering plants add to the park's incredible diversity of life. This adaptation reduces any leaching of nutrients the plant is able to obtain. Cushions are tightly packed clusters of many smaller stems. In some areas, mountain laurel and rhododendron … Incredibly, lichens do not have a root system at all. In this sense, cushions can be thought of as ecosystem engineers, organisms that modulate the availability of resources to other species through habitat modification. User is able to survive and adapt to mountain environments where the air is thin, as they possess adjusted breathing capacity, high air-pressure tolerance, high cold tolerance and immunity to the effects of vertigo or similar disorientation as well as the ability to move on the mountains without artificial help. This incredibly drought-tolerant plant has earned its moniker because the plant aligns itself north to south to conserve water on hot summer days. This approach dehydrates the plant. Plants that grow in any given place change over periods of years or decades. To reduce convective cooling, plants may find refuge from the wind by growing in sheltered microclimates. Some plants are covered in a hair-like growth that offers protection from the cold. The desert is a dry area with scarcity of waters thus the plants there have small leaves and many spines which help them to conserve water. Engaging instructors and commentators. While lichens lack adaptations like cuticles that prevent alpine plants from drying out, they tolerate severe desiccation or dehydration and enter dormancy until wetter conditions return. Many alpine plants also have a dense hairy surface called pubescence. Higher elevations also mean less oxygen. High winds in alpine environments remove the protective boundary layer around the plants and can increase water stress even when water doesn't appear to be limiting. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that Temperatures can be up to 15 degrees Celsius warmer than the surrounding air temperature. Higher moisture within the leaf relative to the surrounding air causes net movement of water out of the leaf. The mountains are home to many evergreen trees and plants which keep their leaves throughout the winter; therefore they don't require energy and nutrients to develop new leaves during the short growing season. Appalachian Mountain Club; Mountain Ecology; 2011, Electric Scotland: Plant Life in the Scottish Highlands. By reducing air movement over leaves, boundary layers reduce convective heat loss and stabilize the microclimate against temperature fluctuations. Deep root systems are an adaptation to the thin soils at high elevation. Plants at higher elevations have stems or rhizomes which extend deep beneath the soil's surface. As the climate changes, the plant and animal life between elevations also changes. The present study employed globally standardized protocol to scientifically assess the patterns of plant diversity on the alpine mountain … Awesome content and video production. The mountains can be a barrier to both plants and animals due to rapidly changing ecosystems, harsh climates, scarce food and treacherous climbing. The warm microclimate is not only beneficial for the cushion species, but also for other species that take advantage of the shelter provided by the cushion, including other plants, microorganisms, spiders and insects. They are partnership or symbiosis between an algae or bacterial species and a fungus organism that could not otherwise survive alone in the alpine region. The Arctic tundra stretches across Canada, Siberia and northern Alaska. Normally, ice forms around a seed crystal or nucleus. Then, we explore some of the unique adaptations that plants have for coping with extreme conditions, including cold, intense solar radiation, and short growing seasons. Taken together, these traits give the cat the ability to climb trees when fleeing from danger. Their coloring, which absorbs more heat than lighter pigments is one way that alpine plants have increased radiative heat gains. The plants' diminutive size allows them to stay out of the wind, and in winter, being small means protection under a … They also depend on mycorrhizal fungi (integrated with the plant roots) to help extract whatever nutrients they can from the soil. Other plants have formed a waxy substance on their leaves that seals moisture in, due to the fact that thin soil in the mountains cannot retain moisture. This process is called plant succession or more broadly, ecological succession, because as the plants change so do the microorganisms and animals. Some animals, such as the alpine marmot, hibernate nine months of the year to save energy and avoid harsh winter conditions. Edelweiss, or Leontopodium nivale, is the symbol of the Alps and is perfectly adapted to life in the alpine zone. Plants lose water through a process called transpiration. There are leafless plants that store water in their green stems. Animals living in the mountains have also developed thick coats of fur that protect them from the cold as they travel higher in elevation. Here are some examples-small leaves help so that the tips will get heat faster from the center, and it wont freeze. Second, water inside the plants can cool below its freezing-point of zero degrees Celsius in a process called supercooling. High-altitude plants must adapt to the harsh conditions of their environment, which include low temperatures, dryness, ultraviolet radiation, and a short growing season. some shrubs have a mounded cushion shape. Plant Adaptations There are many different adaptations that plants have. Plants of the High Mountain Summits, Conditions of Life and Description of Habitat. Let's Learn about Adaptations in Plants with this video. This feature helps stabilize the plants and places where soil is constantly on the move. The first adaptation of the Mountain ash tree is that the leaves hang downwards this is a structural adaptation. Plants in the far north or high on mountains grow close to the ground as protection from the wind. From Maine to Georgia, the Appalachian Mountain system was once almost totally covered with forest.Today some of the best and most-extensive broad-leaved deciduous forests in the world still flourish in the Appalachians and bordering areas, notably in southern Appalachia. First, a process called freezing-point depression allows plants to increase the concentration of soluble sugars in their tissues in order to reduce the temperature at which they will freeze. Mountain goats have adapted to eat almost any plant substance the mountain range provides. Transpiration increases at high elevation, making it challenging for plants to retain moisture. Plant Adaptations: The Georgia mountains are known for their large forests filled with trees that turn beautiful browns, reds and oranges during the fall. Trees cannot grow at high altitude, because of cold temperature or lack of available moisture. This is similar to the concept that is applied when roads are salted in the winter to prevent ice from forming. These plants grow very low to the ground, allowing them to stay below the snow pack in winter months so they are not pelted with ice and snow. For instance, the San Bernardino Mountains have a Mediterranean climate and contain lush plant life, including chaparral, scrub oak, wild lilac, manzanitas and yucca plants. We're going to discuss some of the key adaptations that allows these plants to persist and thrive in alpine habitats. Other important adaptations are the mountain lion's stocky build, large paws and long tail. Adaptations of Desert Plants: Extreme desert is without any vegetation and rainfall. Alpine plant communities consist of a variety of low stature plants, including wildflowers, grasses, yeasts, mosses and succulents. John Heidecker photo. This adaptation helps the Mountain ash tree to survive by reducing how much time the leaves are exposed to sunlight which reduces water loss. Adaptations for Surviving Above the Timberline Low to the Ground: Most alpine plants are only 1 or 2 inches tall, and being low to the ground has a number of advantages. Plant and animal life. Growing close to the ground provides protection from harsh winds and it's a strategy employed by many alpine plants. supports HTML5 video. They either increase the amount of heat that they absorb from the Sun called radiative heat gain or, they decrease the amount of heat that's loss from wind called convective cooling. [MUSIC] Like the plants we discussed in the last lesson, animals also have to cope with cold temperatures, intense solar radiation, long winters, short summers, and thin air. The life on mountains varies from continent to continent. Some plants also orient their surfaces, so they're perpendicular to the Sun to receive the greatest amount of heating. Memorable images. Centuries of adverse land use practices have caused deforestation, fragmentation, and genetic isolation in montane plants, disrupting biological connectivity between high-elevation subalpine woodlands and lower-elevation montane wet and mesic forests. Yaks living in the Himalayas have developed larger hearts and lungs, which allow them to live 18,000 feet above sea level where the air is thin. These adaptations allow this species of Eucalyptus to regenerate after a fire and facilitate the growth of new plants. Intuitively, it may seem that snow accumulation would crush alpine plants and detrimentally effect their survival. For more videos go to:https://www.youtube.com/user/learningjunctionThanks for watching The erect flowering stems of the rosette growth form are obviously more exposed, but this is also an adaptation for seed dispersal and attracting pollinators. Mountain animals and plants have evolved to adapt to the extreme conditions of the mountains. When moisture does return, brittle lichens rapidly absorb water to become soft and fleshy. Vegetation is to Great Smoky Mountains National Park what granite domes and waterfalls are to Yosemite and geysers are to Yellowstone. Small leaves - these ensure that less water is lost from the plant by because the leaf has a smaller … A low growth form reduces exposure to drying winds. So beyond their morphological, structural or phenological adaptations, alpine plants have developed three physiological or functional adaptations to help prevent their tissues from freezing. Mountain dwelling animals have adapted physically, making them able to navigate the rocky, steep, jagged terrain. Carbon dioxide diffuses into leaves as water diffuses out, primarily through specialized pores called stomata. On the mountain tops temperatures are colder, oxygen is scarcer, and the sun is harsher. Mountain habitats vary dramatically from the base to the peak of the mountains. By an alpine plant we mean one whose structure and adaptations allow it to grow in the Arctic conditions which appertain on high mountain sides and summits. Copyright 2020 Leaf Group Ltd. / Leaf Group Media, All Rights Reserved. Examples of deeply rooted alpine species include pasqueflowers, gentians and oxytropes. Its tail is an important part of its ability to balance on tiny ledges or limbs. bushes sometimes hug the ground to stay warm. Like the needles on coniferous trees, alpine plant leaves tend to have cuticles that seal in moisture. They also provide anchoring in mountain regions, which prevents them from being uprooted in highly unstable soils by harsh winds and other mechanical disturbances. If allowed only one word to justify the Smokies worthiness as a National Park, that word would be plants. Lichens are able to capture nutrients in unique ways which helps them thrive in alpine environments. The trunk is thick with succulent hairy leaves arranged in a dense spiral pattern. On the highest mountain peaks the environmental conditions cannot support tree life. We'll be delivering your online lessons from valley bottoms to mountaintops, from museums and labs, to alpine huts and other spectacular alpine sites, and we'll do so with the help of a whole host of experts. In this Lesson 9, we discuss the ecological and evolutionary processes that account for the remarkable biodiversity of species living in mountain environments. The following adaptations allow plants to survive in the conditions of the rainforest. For every 1000 foot increase in elevation, the temperature decreases 5.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Many of the trees and shrubs in mountain areas are evergreen. The sharp spines of a cactus keep animals from eating it. Plants: Following are the adaptations shown by plants in grasslands: … Other animals reduce their activity level, saving their energy only to look for food. The second adaptation is a behavioural adaptation and it is that the Mountain ash is a very fast growing tree. Other plants in the region include mountain laurels, pine trees, and the cherokee rose. Taproot systems have a large main root with smaller roots branching off the side. For example, plants that grow close to a boulder that blocks the wind or provides shade from intense Sun may be more likely to survive and reproduce. The most significant adaptations of plants and animals are seen at higher elevations, as these areas offer the most extreme conditions. For this reason, plants have adapted to store food, moisture and energy. Construction Engineering and Management Certificate, Machine Learning for Analytics Certificate, Innovation Management & Entrepreneurship Certificate, Sustainabaility and Development Certificate, Spatial Data Analysis and Visualization Certificate, Master's of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. This increases the water potential gradient between the inside and outside of the plant, resulting in more rapid diffusion of water out of the plants. Mountain Plants Lesson for Kids ... Plant Adaptations Select a Plant Species. However, closing their stomata to conserve water comes at the cost of reduced photosynthesis, because it also prevents the diffusion of carbon dioxide into the plant. These stems allow food storage so plants can begin immediate growth in the spring, without having to wait for the soil to thaw to provide water and nutrients. Mountain parklands are among the most degraded ecosystems in Hawai'i. Fascinating facts. Alpine plants tend to have greater control of their stomatal apertures than do plants in less extreme environments and they may be able to reduce water loss by closing their stomata. This is partly explained by the longevity of this plant at high elevations when water freezes it expands and plant cells can be damaged or even burst. Transpiration involves both water transport within a plant and the loss of water from the plant to the atmosphere through evaporation.
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Phew! We did it! Whether you made a pledge or not, we're all Me Made May 2018 survivors!
Me Made May is about cultivating thoughtfulness and reflection on our wardrobes and sewing choices, and that's really my favorite aspect of it. Each of the last three years has been wildly different for me, and brought up different challenges: office-appropriate makes, maternity makes, and now full-time-mom style.
I pledged to attempt 100% me-made garments (excluding pjs and underthings), but promised myself I'd go easy and let myself cheat as much as needed. It was surprisingly simple to go nearly 100% me-made, but a few early cheats (before the jeans were finished) really helped me keep my momentum going. I didn't feel trapped by too many dressy garments, and I just wore what I wanted on most days.
Takeaway: Cheating is good. I wholeheartedly endorse participating with cheating (on your pledge) rather than eschewing the whole thing out of fear (not enough garments, clothes aren't gram-worthy, etc).
I did end up wearing more dresses and skirts than I normally would. Naturally, jeans and stretchy pants are easier, but dresses were surprisingly not that hard. I loved wearing my basic black M6886 dress (with modified hem and sleeves), and could totally see that being my uniform once I'm done nursing. I did end up changing into pants at some point in most days, usually for our evening park trips. I don't need to be flashing my neighbors while rolling around and playing with JuJu.
Takeaway: I can wear more skirts and dresses in my everyday life. Also, wearing a couple of different outfits each day is kind of fun, and another way to keep rotating in my favorite me-made garments more often.
I also found myself reaching for some surprising garments pretty often. I wore my brocade coat almost every weekend for bleary-eyed Sunday morning coffee runs. I loved wearing super comfy sweatshirts and leggings with my fancy jacket, and it put a spring in my step. I also wore my new Butterick caftan tee a few times (plus as pjs). I never would've guessed that I'd wear a shirt as both daywear and nightwear, but it was a delicious treat to roll around in, essentially, pajamas.
Takeaway: I dunno. Make all the fancy jackets? Make all the pj tops? How about this: make what you moves you, and let your wardrobe surprise you. Sometimes having all your outfits planned and perfect doesn't leave enough room for surprise favorites.
Like in previous years, the optional "sharing selfies on Instagram" part of the month — which I really enjoy — hammers home that most sewers on Insta are using indie patterns. Like, I could scroll through dozens of posts before coming across a Big 4 project. While it doesn't feel isolating or anything, it's always a quirk that gets amplified so much in May that it's impossible to ignore. I've foregone indie patterns for the most part because I have zero problems with Big 4, but I'm wondering if it's time to branch out a bit. I don't want to do something just because the cool kids are doing it, but I'm curious as to whether, as a Big 4 fan, I'd find the features other sewers rave about to be noticeable or worthwhile.
Takeaway: If everyone else is jumping off a cliff, maybe see what's down there.
Takeaway: It's pretty satisfying to put some love into your wardrobe. It's not as much fun as creating, but it's a key part of having a handmade wardrobe that really functions.
This year, rather than big takeaways, the whole experience for me was more about having fun and celebrating the sewing community. Wearing 31 days of me-made was not a challenge, and it didn't feel much different than other months. It was fun to encourage myself to wear different garments instead of my regular defaults, and I do love ending up with a photo record of my wardrobe that updates from year to year.
All in all, a great experience, and I'm definitely "in" for next year already!


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Benefit Reading Of BROS FOR HOES, a One-Act Comedy About SantaCon, To Take Place In West Village
The play, written by Kane, will be directed by Jeppesen and feature in the cast Thomson, Ty Gailloux, Nathaniel Jackson, Carl Richey, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz Dec. 02, 2022
Independent producers Emily Jeppesen, Rebecca Kane, and Taylor Thomson will present a reading of a new one-act comedy in a performance entitled "Bros for Hoes: A SantaCon Play Benefit Reading" on December 12th, 2022. The play centers around various New York City personalities trying to have a fun day out during SantaCon to distract from their troubles (and they succeed... mostly). All proceeds go toward a production of the play Tight (Haha Nice) in 2023, also produced by Jeppesen, Kane, and Thomson. Tight is a romcom for the stage centering women's issues of sexual health, pleasure, and education. For more information, or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit the project's website or NYFA project listing.
The play, written by Kane, will be directed by Jeppesen and feature in the cast Thomson, Ty Gailloux, Nathaniel Jackson, Carl Richey, Mary Sheridan, and Hannah Elizabeth Williams, with further casting to be announced soon.
It will take place at St. John's Lutheran Church, 81 Christopher Street, New York, NY 10014. The performance is at 8:00pm, with doors at 7:30. There is a suggested donation at the door of $10 . There will be QR codes available at the event to scan and reach a link to make further payments toward a production of Tight through New York Foundation for the Arts (Tight is a fiscally sponsored production).
For more information on Tight, visit tighttheplay.com or follow the show's progress on Instagram @tighttheplay.
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In January of this year, chef proprietor Tony Borthwick regained the Michelin star that he had to relinquish when he first moved the Plumed Horse from Castle Douglas to the capital. Now an established feature on Leith's Michelin Mile, he is cementing his position in Edinburgh's top flight restaurants with dishes like this: pan-fried breast of guinea fowl, white spring truffle, Puy lentils, spring blond morels, celeriac puree and truffled fowl stock. Three courses from the à la carte dinner menu will come in at £43. A three course lunch is £23.


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After the lows of the last few weeks the game got off to the worse possible start with United 2 down to Newcastle in the first 10 mins. Both goals came due to absolutely abysmal defending from United. After the 2-0 it looked to all the world like United would limp to yet another uninspiring defeat, which would have almost certainly seen the end of Jose Mourinho's reign as manager of Manchester United.
However, soon after the second goal went in for Newcastle, United made a change and switched tactics. This didn't do anything for the rest of the first half, leading to more changes at first time. Where bizarrely but successfully, Mourinho played a back three of Smalling, Matic and Pogba. This proved to be a stroke of genius by Mourinho as United were able to dominate the game and keep Newcastle pushed back in their own half.
It took a while for United to break down the solid Newcastle defence and a bit of magic by Juan Mata to do so with an exquisite freekick that started the comeback for United. With United thoroughly dominating the game the chances kept coming, and not long later United were level. It was the superb link up play by Martial and Pogba that set up Martial for the leveller in fantastic style.
The comeback was complete in the 90th minute when substitute and hero Alexis Sanchez headed home his most important United goal to date and the one which would be the eventual winner of this thrilling game of football.
A special mention needs to go to two players who changed the game in United's favour in the second half; Martial and Pogba. Pogba playing his centre back role enabled him to get the ball more and more and pick his pass. It also allowed him to drive forward with the ball creating chance after chance, with him playing a big role in 2 of the 3 United goals. Additionally, Martial caused chaos for the Newcastle defence in the second half and his pace and skill was one of the main reasons United were able to comeback from such a bleak position. Similarly to Pogba, Martial also had a hand in 2 of the 3 goals that United scored, with one being his goal to level the game.


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Chakli is called Murukku in south India. Chakli, also known as Chakri, is a very popular Indian Snack. It is made in several different ways depending on the part of the country where it is made. It can be made with either wheat flour or rice flour with spices added to it. Then the flour is laid out in spiral form and fried in oil. There are also diet variations which are made with minimal oil and are a great choice for people wanting to eat diet food. They taste great with tea or coffee.


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HH The Amir Meets Omani Interior Minister
His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with HE Minister of Interior of the Sultanate of Oman Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al-Busaidi, who called on HH The Amir to greet him on the occasion of his visit to the country to attend the 12th International Exhibition of Internal Security and Civil Defense (Milipol Qatar 2018).
At the outset of the meeting, HE Sayyid Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi conveyed the greetings of HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said of Oman to HH The Amir and his wishes of further health and happiness, and to the people of Qatar further progress and prosperity.
HH The Amir entrusted HE the Omani Interior Minister to convey his wishes of good health and happiness to HM Sultan Qaboos bin Said, and more progress and prosperity to the Omani people.
The meeting reviewed the fraternal relations between the two countries and means of developing them.
The meeting was attended by HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani.


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Dionisio "Dennis" Chávez (April 8, 1888November 18, 1962) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1931 to 1935, and in the United States Senate from 1935 to 1962. He was the first Hispanic to be elected to a full term in the US Senate and the first US Senator to be born in New Mexico, which was still a US territory at the time of his birth.

Early life
Chávez was born in Los Chavez in the New Mexico Territory. His parents, David and Paz Chávez, were members of families that had lived in Los Chavez for generations. There was no school in that town. In 1895, David Chávez moved his family to the Barelas section of Albuquerque, New Mexico to work on the railroad and Dennis attended school until 7th grade when financial hardships necessitated that he work. His first job was delivering groceries at the Highland Grocery store. Later on, he studied engineering and surveying at night, and worked as an engineer for the City of Albuquerque for several years. Dennis's younger brother, David Chávez, served as the 34th Mayor of Santa Fe, a judge of the United States District Court for the District of Puerto Rico, and as a member of the New Mexico Supreme Court.

Career

Early career
Chávez worked briefly as editor of a Belen weekly newspaper, as a court interpreter, and as a private contractor until 1916, when he obtained temporary employment as a Spanish interpreter for Senator Andrieus A. Jones' election campaign. In 1917, he was offered a position as assistant executive clerk of the Senate in Washington, D.C. by Senator Jones. He accepted this position, passed a special admission exam at Georgetown University Law Center and studied law at night. He graduated from Georgetown in 1920, and returned to Albuquerque to establish a law practice. He was successful in defending organized labor and as a defense counsel in high-profile murder cases, where he used his popularity to run for office.

House
In 1922, Chávez was elected to the New Mexico state legislature, but he did not seek another term. In 1930, he was elected to New Mexico's one at-large seat in the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat, and was re-elected in 1932. Chávez served as chairman of the House Committee on Irrigation and Reclamation. He did not seek re-election to the House in 1934, becoming a candidate for the United States Senate.

Senate
Chávez was the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senator from New Mexico in 1934. He lost narrowly to Republican incumbent Bronson M. Cutting. However, Cutting was killed in an airplane crash on May 6, 1935, and five days later, Chávez was appointed to fill the vacancy pending a special election. In 1936, Chávez was elected to the remaining four years of Cutting's term, and then won a full term of his own in 1940, becoming the first person of Hispanic descent to be elected to a full term in the U.S. Senate. (Octaviano Larrazolo, also from New Mexico, was the first Hispanic to be elected to the Senate, but he was only elected to the remainder of an unexpired term and never served a full term.) Chávez was re-elected again in 1946, 1952 and 1958, and served until his death in 1962. He served as chairman of the Committee on Public Works from 1949 to 1953, and again from 1955 until his death.

In 1954, Senate Republicans attempted to remove Chávez from his seat, claiming that irregularities from the 1952 election meant the election results could not be trusted. A resolution that claimed no candidate had won the 1952 election, and therefore requiring the Republican governor of New Mexico to appoint a new senator, was defeated by a vote of 36-53.

Personal life
In 1911, Chávez married Imelda Espinosa, a member of a prominent New Mexico family. In 1914, they moved to Belen. The couple had three children: Dennis, Jr., Gloria and Ymelda.

Dennis Chávez died of cancer, attributed to his being a lifelong smoker, in Washington, D.C. on November 18, 1962, and was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Congress honored his memory with a minute of silence, and then-Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson spoke at his funeral. At the time of his death, he was fourth-ranking in Senate seniority.

Legacy

Chávez, only the second-ever Hispanic member of the US Senate, was the first US-born Hispanic elected to the Senate (Octaviano Larrazolo was born in Mexico). He was also the first person born in New Mexico elected by the state to the Senate. By a large margin, he is the longest-serving Hispanic US senator.

He was honored by the United States Postal Service with a 35¢ Great Americans series (1980–2000) postage stamp.

His daughter, Ymelda Chavez Dixon, wrote a successful women's column for the Washington Evening Star from 1965-1981 called "Your Date with Ymelda."

A granddaughter, Gloria Tristani, followed in public service, serving as chair of the New Mexico State Corporations Commission in 1996, as a member of the Federal Communications Commission from 1997 to 2001, and as the Democratic nominee for New Mexico's other U.S. Senate seat in 2002 where she lost to Senator Pete Domenici.

See also
List of Hispanic and Latino Americans in the United States Congress
List of United States Congress members who died in office (1950–99)

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Focuses on the special obligation to eat in the Sukka on the first night of Yom Tov. Also explores several halachic differences between the first night and the rest of Yom Tov, including what to do in case of rain and the minimum amount one is required to eat. Also discussed, are many common attributes between Yeshivas Sukka and the chiyuv of Matza on the first night of Pesach.


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Maaya Sakamoto to Release New Concept Album "Duets" for 2021
by Ren | Jan 8, 2021 | Anime, Anime news, anime soundtracks, Industry News, Press Releases, Seiyuu
Maaya Sakamoto, singer, actress, seiyuu. Japanese signer and voice actress Maaya Sakamoto is set to release her 4th concept album "Duets" on March 17, 2021. This will be her 2nd album to commemorate her 25th anniversary and her first-ever duet album....


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CWS rising; new Slowdown big room 'seating' prices; weak year for music (so far)…
Category: Blog — Tags: College World Series, CWS, Slowdown — @ 12:37 pm June 15, 2016
The Great Wad at CWS 2012. Here it comes again…
Quiet week show-wise, which gives me an opportunity to catch up on things that have been falling through the cracks.
Such as reminding you (if it hasn't already been drilled into your head) that the College World Series kicks off this weekend. I'm reminded of this every time I look out my office window and see the white tents slowly rising like mushrooms throughout the parking lots around TD Ameritrade Park.
For The Slowdown, Friday marks the beginning of the annual harvest, when Jason Kulbel and his team scour their local hardware stores for 55-gallon trashcans, which will be used to stuff the enormous wads of cash that the out-of-towners will be dousing them with throughout the next two weeks. I envision a "counting room," like the ones you see in those casino movies, and Jason (wearing a green, translucent visor) diligently creating stack-towers of bills in various denominations, surrounded by tired grunts humping enormous canvas bags overloaded with coinage to smoking-hot change-counting machines.
I mention all this only to give you a head's up that live music at The Slowdown is going to be limited for the next two weeks. Sure, Slowdown is changing things up this year for the CWS with an outdoor stage in their parking lot, but the talent booked consists almost entirely of cover bands. I can't say's I blame them: Slowdown is catering to the gee-whiz sports audience that doesn't give two shits about your favorite indie band (or, probably, music in general). Though, wouldn't it be great if Slowdown booked a couple decent indie bands for just one night, sort of like throwing a bone to the rest of us? I would go.
Anyway, you can always see Slowdown's CWS schedule online at theslowdown.com. The venue goes back to regular programming after June 25, and has among its upcoming offerings Femi Kuti & the Positive Force July 14, The Jayhawks July 31 and Bob Mould Sept. 9.
I point out these three big-room shows because all feature Slowdown's new tiered ticket pricing. For example, the Femi show is $25 for general admission or $45 for reserved "pitside" seats. Jayhawks is $25 GA, or $40 for the balcony. Bob Mould was $22.50 GA or $35 for pitside or balcony seats. Those higher-priced Mould tickets are already gone, btw.
I've heard some whining from a few people about this new pricing scheme. But I have to hand it to Slowdown for finally taking full advantage of their facility. Targeted seating prices are nothing new in other cities; plenty of people are willing to pay a premium for prime seating — or just the opportunity to sit down. My wife, who is abundantly smarter than me, has no appetite for standing up for three hours straight at a rock show. So yeah, I'd have plunked down an extra $10 for those Mould pitside seats (too bad they're gone).
I was originally concerned that this new ticket scheme was going to screw me — I like to stand on that pitside edge, along the wall, stage left, near the exit door. That's my spot. I was afraid that spot no longer would be available without shelling out for a seat. But Jason tells me, no, I'm going to be okay. In fact, if you like to stand in the bowl in front of the Slowdown stage, your GA tickets have you covered. I guess it's only lazy old people who will be impacted by this new ticket scheme, and most of them have the extra cash to shell out, anyway…
But is there really that much demand for balcony and pitside seating? Jason says balcony tickets for Mould sold out in a few hours, and I notice the 24 pitside seats for Jayhawks are gone, too.
I know my postings here at Lazy-i central have been somewhat erratic lately. I blame a new fitness schedule that has me up at 5 a.m. every other day. By the time I finish my morning jog, I don't have time to write. I'll figure it out. Also, there hasn't been a whole helluva lot of indie news lately.
Now that we've hit June, I'm going to begin posting reviews of albums released in the first half of the year. And man, it's been a shitty year for music. We lost two giants — Prince and Bowie — we've had to endure this unending hate-a-thon election, and to top it off there hasn't been many stand-out releases so far in '16. I'll try to find the handful that demand your attention. Watch these pages.
I can't find a single show going on tonight..


Isn't a shed just 4 walls and a roof? Then it shouldn't be hard to build, right? But when you want a shed to last for years, even generations, you need to do more than just nail 4 planks of wood together and cap it with a roof. You need to make sure it can handle rain, sun, sleet, snow, and strong winds. It should also be able to take rough handling, slamming of doors, bumps, scrapes, scratches, and even kids throwing balls and stuff at it.
Ryan Henderson is fast becoming a familiar name among people interested in building sheds. He is an expert in woodwork and has come up with a plan – the Shed Plans Elite, which is a book that does more than just tell you how to nails pieces of wood together. His shed plans actually have 12,000 blueprints and detailed instructions on how to make each building last – for years.
His book, really a download and CD hard copy, has been inspiring amateurs and interested people on how to avoid hiring contractors and doing it all themselves. Going over his book, it's easy to how one can suddenly be capable of following a blueprint (some are quite complicated) without any experience.
Plastic Storage Sheds – Is It A Best Option?
When the garage is completely full and if it cannot hold any more valuables, storage shed becomes necessary for us. Plastic storage sheds is more advantageous when compared to other sheds in many ways. It is cost effective as well as reliable to store both indoor and outdoor items.
A shed made of wood is considered to be more attractive where as a shed made of vinyl is very stylish and offer a lot of safety. In comparison to this plastic storage sheds have some advantages of their own which in turn makes it a better choice. Listed below are some of its advantages that will emphasize on the fact that sheds made of plastic are the best choice.
We have to face problems like dealing with termite, rot and mildew if we opt for a wooden storage shed. Maintenance also becomes a big headache for these storage sheds. Painting and preventing it from damages caused due to changes in weather, protecting it from insects are some of the maintenance problems associated with it. Unlike wood sheds, plastic sheds are maintenance free. We just have to wash them with a hose to clean the dust. No other maintenance is required.
Achieving your goal of having an outdoor shed can be accomplished in several ways. Whether you build one or buy one, the first thing you must do is decide how much work you're prepared to perform. If you decide you'd rather have a shed built, then hiring a professional is not the only option. Building a shed might be a home improvement project you can do all by yourself.
Some advantages of building the shed yourself is that you can save money and time doing the project on your own terms, instead of hiring another person, who could take longer to finish the job due to schedules or other conflicts and who might charge more than you are willing to invest.
If you want to build your own storage shed, it will certainly be a difficult but satisfying experience. With good preparation, the right tools and techniques, a healthy frame of mind, and some willpower, you can get the job done.
There are many things that you should take into consideration when deciding to replace broken shingles or shingling a new roof on your storage shed. First of all, the slant of the roof; will you be comfortable working on it, or is it just too steep? The outside temperature will also determine how the shingles lay.
Once you do decide to do it yourself, remember that personal care and safety should be exercised at all times while working on a roof. Installing shingles is something you can do yourself with the proper tools, techniques, and preparation. Thus, it helps to plan ahead.
You will need the following materials in order to properly put shingles on your shed; a hammer, staples, roofing felt, barbed roofing nails, staple gun hammer, utility or trimming knife, straightedge ruler, ridge cap shingles, and asphalt shingles.
Everyone, at one time or another, feels like their house just isn't big enough anymore. Overrun by clutter, furniture or just too much stuff, it is suddenly difficult to find a place to put anything and harder to keep the house clean. Rooms feel cramped and what once was a nicely decorated and arranged room has now lost all sense of style. It might be time to start thinking about buying an outdoor storage shed.
But, we wonder where we will put the shed. Can we find a location where it will look attractive and not just present another eyesore? What size of a shed should we buy? How much would we be able to store in an 8 x 10 foot shed? Will we fill it up too fast or have extra space?
Another practical consideration would be our knowledge of building codes, zoning ordinances, and deed restrictions in our place of residence. Building codes may, in fact, determine the acceptable materials for the unit and its clearance from existing property lines.


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We apologize to Canada for sending back Jews in 1939
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ottawa - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada apologized for sending a ship with Jews in 1939. The then government sent a boat away with Jews who wanted to escape the Nazis.
The MS St. Louis left Germany in 1939 with 907 Jews on board with destination Cuba. There, however, most of the passengers were not allowed to disembark. The ship had to return to Europe after the United States also refused to accept the refugees. A group of Canadians tried to persuade former Prime Minister King to have the ship moored in Halifax. When that did not work, the ship returned to Europe.


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