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John Robbins: Is the USDA Really Dumb Enough To Approve Agent Orange Corn?
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Critics fear the USDA's assessment of 'Agent Orange' crops will increase the use of toxic pesticides. (Photo: jeffbalke/cc/flickr)
The Obama administration announced last week that it expects to approve corn and soybeans that have been genetically engineered by Dow Chemical company to tolerate the toxic herbicide — 2,4-D. They are planning this approval despite the fact that use of this herbicide is associated with increased rates of deadly immune system cancers, Parkinson's disease, endocrine disruption, birth defects, and many other serious kinds of illness and reproductive problems.
Weed ecologists are unanimous in warning that approval of these crops will lead to vast increases in the use of this poisonous chemical. Researchers at Penn State say that in soybeans alone, planting of crops resistant to 2,4-D would increase the amount of 2,4-D sprayed on American fields to 100 million pounds per year — four times the current level. The researchers predict a cascade of negative environmental impacts, and add that the increasing use of the herbicide would actually worsen the epidemic of superweeds it is intended to address, by causing weeds to become resistant to multiple herbicides.
A coalition of 144 farming, fishery, environmental and public health groups have asked the USDA not to approve the 2,4-D resistant crops. Citing studies that predict dire consequences to both human and environmental health, they add the concern among farmers that 2,4-D would drift onto their property and kill their crops, causing serious economic damage in rural communities.
But you have a chance to prevent this from happening. We have now entered a 45 day period during which the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is inviting public comments.Take action.
The biotech industry continually reassures public officials and the public that genetically engineered foods reduce the amount of pesticides applied to our crops. Is this claim scientifically valid? Or is it just a myth propagated for PR purposes?
A recent study, conducted at Washington State University, provides a conclusive answer. The study was authored by agronomist Charles Benbrook, a former executive director of the National Academy of Sciences. Using official US Department of Agriculture data, he and his team of researchers looked at the effect on pesticide use of the first 13 years (from 1996 to 2008) of GM crop cultivation in the United States.
Their conclusion?
"Genetically engineered crops have been responsible for an increase of 383 million pounds of herbicide use in the U.S. over the first 13 years of commercial use of GE crops."
There may be controversy over whether GMO foods are safe for human consumption. But there is virtually no controversy over the fact that herbicides, like all pesticides, are dangerous. The enormous increase in herbicide use that has occurred as a direct result of the planting of genetically engineered crops has not only poisoned the air, the water, the soil, and farm workers. It has also been directly responsible for the development of the super-weeds that now plague 50% of our agricultural acreage. The biotech industry's answer to these super weeds — their new corn and soy seeds that have been genetically engineered to be resistant to 2,4-D — would only make our food production systems even more tightly tethered to the pesticide treadmill that has produced the problem in the first place.
Monsanto and Dow Chemical company refer to their new 2,4-D-resistant seeds as an "innovation that works for tomorrow." They call it "the future of farming." But these genetically engineered seeds would actually take American agriculture back more than a half-century. 2,4-D was introduced in the 1940s, and became notorious during the Vietnam war for its use as part of the chemical weapon known as "Agent Orange." This is why the 2,4-D-resistant crops developed by Dow AgroSciences are frequently referred to as "Agent Orange crops."
Agent Orange, the defoliant used as a weapon of war in Vietnam, is a mixture of equal parts 2,4-D and another related herbicide, 2,4,5-T. The aircrews charged with spraying Agent Orange used a sardonic motto – "Only you can prevent forests," a shortening of the famous forest service warning to the general public – "Only you can prevent forest fires."
But of course, Agent Orange was — and is — no joke. The Vietnamese government estimates that 400,000 people were killed or maimed, and 500,000 children born with birth defects, as a result of the U.S. military's use of Agent Orange in that country. The Red Cross of Vietnam estimates that even all these years later there are still a million people in the country disabled due to our use of Agent Orange.
The biotech industry says that referring to crops that have been genetically engineered to be resistant to 2,4-D as "Agent Orange crops" isn't fair. They acknowledge that 2,4-D was one of Agent Orange's primary ingredients. But where is the evidence, they ask, that 2,4-D, by itself, is dangerous?
There is in fact considerable evidence linking the weedkiller 2,4-D, by itself, to cancer, lowered sperm counts, birth defects, neurological damage and other serious health harms. Dozens of studies in humans have reported an association between exposure to 2,4-D and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, a cancer of the white blood cells that can be fatal.
Convinced by such research, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and parts of Canada have banned 2,4-D. But instead of protecting the American people from this poison, the USDA is acting as a salesman for Dow. If we don't stop this, we'll soon be spraying massive quantities of 2,4-D on our fields and farms. That's why it's so important that you make your voice heard during this crucial 45 day window.
Monsanto, Dow, and the other corporations that stand to profit enormously from the use of these crops say that they are necessary to combat the epidemic of superweeds. But these superweeds have come into being precisely because of the overuse of Monsanto's Roundup herbicide on crops that have been genetically engineered to be Roundup-resistant.
Monsanto's Roundup Ready GMO technology was designed to enable farmers to weed their fields by spraying them with Roundup, killing the weeds but not the genetically engineered Roundup Ready plants. But what has happened, as many scientists warned it would, is that weeds have increasingly become resistant to Roundup, which has led to farmers using more and more of Monsanto's weedkiller. This skyrocketing increase in herbicide use has been a disaster to biological diversity in our fields, for instance nearly wiping out milkweed, thus causing a severe decline in Monarch butterfly populations.
Meanwhile, the number of weeds resistant to Roundup has grown to epidemic levels. Weeds that can no longer be controlled by Roundup now infest roughly half of farmers' fields. The biotech industry says the solution is their next generation of genetically engineered crops that are resistant to 2,4-D and other herbicides. But many scientists are warning that we'll only see the same sad thing again. The effect will be to generate still more intractable weeds resistant to multiple herbicides. And then we'll need even more toxic pesticides to address the problem.
It's a chemical arms race. Fortunately, you can do something about it.
John Robbins is cofounder of the Food Revolution Network, which provides information and inspiration to help you heal your body and your world with food. He is the author of many bestsellers, including The Food Revolution, No Happy Cows, and Diet For A New America. He is also the recipient of the Rachel Carson Award, the Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian Award, the Peace Abbey's Courage of Conscience Award, Green America's Lifetime Achievement Award and many other accolades.
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Howe-Lewis Retained by Three Non-Profits to Find Development Officers
April 26, 2017 – According to recruiters, chief development officers are in high demand as fundraising prowess and having an ability to drive growth is becoming an essential part of the skills required of nearly every competitive organization today.
No industry is immune to the need for top drawer chief development officers. All CDOs, say recruiters who specialize in finding them, are ultimately responsible for heavy lifting when it comes to planning, coordinating and administering capital campaigns, corporate giving and galvanizing new donors while keeping old funders content.
As the hunt for these leaders rises, executive search are stepping in. The latest: Howe-Lewis International has been selected by the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, The Shed, and Phoenix House to find chief development officers. Here's an overview of all three search assignments:
Arnold P. Gold Foundation
Founded in 1988, the Arnold P. Gold Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with medical and nursing schools, and in hospitals and other professional settings across the U.S., to sustain the commitment of healthcare professionals to provide compassionate and collaborative patient care.
Why Recruiters Center On Fundraising Skills
Organizations nationwide are under pressure to find leaders who can act as de facto chief fundraisers – and recruiters are in lock step to find talent to satisfy the demand. These leaders need to be strategic thinkers who can motivate the stakeholders whose philanthropy pulls everything together.
In partnership with the president & CEO, the board fundraising committee, and in coordination with the SVP of programs, the incoming development leader will provide strategic fundraising leadership, creating and implementing a comprehensive plan to increase individual, foundation, and corporate contributions — including planned gifts — and a range of partnerships.
The chosen leader must have significant experience in a development leadership role and a proven track record as a frontline major gift fundraiser. He or she must have a demonstrated ability to develop and implement successful fundraising strategies and systems as well as experience procuring corporate partnerships.
Scheduled to open in early 2019 on the West Side of Manhattan where the High Line meets Hudson Yards, The Shed will be the first multi-arts center designed to commission, produce, and present all types of performing arts, visual arts, and popular culture.
The chief development officer here will work closely with the founding artistic director & CEO, board of directors, and the commissioning committee. This is an opportunity for a creative, entrepreneurial development professional to play a key role in helping to create a new kind of cultural institution in New York City's newest neighborhood.
The ideal candidate must be a builder and change-agent with knowledge of the NYC philanthropic community and success creating and growing a development program. The chosen executive will have a significant track record of successful development leadership in an entrepreneurial, not-for-profit institution, ideally in a cultural setting.
Phoenix House
The nation's leading not-for-profit provider of alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention services, Phoenix House is committed to treating the whole person — and their families — with caring, qualified professionals in the fields of psychiatry, medicine, mental health, social work, education, and recovery support.
This development chief will have the opportunity to shape and lead an effective and sustainable advancement initiative that will support the organization's mission. This is a highly visible career opportunity for a dynamic, entrepreneurial development executive.
A track record of success building, leading, and growing development programs for major not-for-profit organizations is essential for this role. The chosen leader will be a generalist with knowledge of best practices in all areas of fundraising, including major gifts, institutional giving, special events and capital campaigns.
Founded in 1975, Howe-Lewis International is a boutique executive search firm based in New York City serving the not-for-profit and healthcare sectors. Its clients represent a full range of education, cultural arts, healthcare, human services, membership and advocacy organizations and institutions. The firm is led by co-managing directors Patricia Anne Greco and Esther Rosenberg.
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It probably will not come as a surprise to you that Eton College Library is haunted. While you may be sceptical of the paranormal, I believe everyone can enjoy a good ghost story. Not the least of which is old Etonian, M. R. James. James was a medievalist and scholar, but he is best remembered for his ghost stories. By depicting supernatural events through implication and suggestion, James fostered a narrative structure that stood out against his Gothic predecessors. He devised tropes such as a small village setting, a naïve, nondescript scholarly protagonist, and haunted antique objects. Today, ghost stories with these elements are 'Jamesian tales.' Furthermore, James' focus on mundane details of setting and character provides greater contrast to the macabre and often violent events in his stories.
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I will admit that I enjoy giving myself a scare every now and again, so I spent one crisp evening in Edinburgh wandering through the closes listening to a recording of James' "The Mezzotint." The story is about a curator of art for a university library receiving a disturbing engraving that changes every time someone looks at it.
Let's just say I found myself sufficiently scared. When I sat down to start writing about ghost stories for the October blog post you're reading now, I couldn't help but draw the similarities between the adventures of Williams in "The Mezzotint" and some curious events that happened in the College Library. When I lock the library up at night, I can easily imagine why M. R. James wrote the haunting tales he did. So please dim your lights and raise your volume because I have a fantastic story to share…
Illustrations by Kat Lewis.
Narrative framing inspired by 'The Mezzotint' by M. R. James and illustrations inspired by 'The Story of a Troll Hunt' by James McBryde.
Simpson, Jacqueline. ""The Rules of Folklore" in the Ghost Stories of M. R. James." Folklore 108 (1997): 9-18. http://www.jstor.org/stable/1260702.
Wanting more of the macabre? See the exhibition Death and the Doctor on now in the Tower Gallery open until the 1st of November.
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Unfortunately, we were disappointed by the performance of the Waring Pro. Despite being the most expensive waffle maker among our finalists, it produced waffles slower than every other waffle maker. In our benchmark two waffle cooking test, the Waring Pro took 16 minutes and 30 seconds — nearly nine minutes longer than the BELLA waffle maker, and almost two minutes slower than the second slowest waffle maker, the Hamilton Beach.
Still working off our Chicago tour... But when more carbs come calling, we greet them with open arms. Back in LA and straight to The Waffle for some straight . Starting with this monstrosity of a sandwich, their famous "Original". - Golden fried chicken breast, applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce tomato, onion between a bacon waffle and served with a side of sawmill gravy. (Along with side of waffle fries)
In 1971, Oregon track coach and Nike Co-founder Bill Bowerman used his wife's waffle iron to experiment with the idea of using waffle-ironed rubber to create a new sole for footwear that would grip but be lightweight; hence making easier for individual's to be able to increase their speed. Oregon's Hayward Field, where he worked, was transitioning to an artificial surface and "Bill wanted a sole without spikes that could grip equally well on grass or bark dust." He was talking to his wife about this puzzle over breakfast, when the waffle iron idea came into play. [9] Bowerman's design inspiration led to the introduction of the so-called "Moon Shoe" in 1972, so named because the waffle tread was said to resemble the footprints left by astronauts on the moon. Further refinement resulted in the "Waffle Trainer" in 1974, which helped fuel the explosive growth of Blue Ribbon Sports/Nike.[10][11]
Bella's rotating waffle maker bakes one round traditional waffle in less than 3 minutes, making it one of the quickest-to-cook models we tested. It received near top performance scores amongst traditional waffle makers tested, producing perfectly tender waffles from both a mix and from scratch and evenly browned 'em, too. Little ones helping cook breakfast will love flipping the waffle maker over after you add the batter.
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A stovetop waffle maker is essentially a hinged pair of cooking plates that fasten together. To cook waffles, you put the batter inside the waffle maker and put it on the stove, flipping it over to cook both sides. This was how people cooked waffles before electric waffle makers existed, and some people who grew up making them this way may prefer a stovetop model.
Although stovetop waffle makers are a little harder to use than electric because you have to regulate the waffle iron's temperature and cooking time, they're also more versatile. They can be used for tailgating, camping trips, or during a power outage (if you have a gas stove). Stovetop waffle irons are usually much smaller and thinner than countertop models, too; so they're the ideal choice for small kitchens with limited storage, camping or tailgating, off-the-grid living, or anyone who enjoys the challenge of learning to create the perfect waffle by hand.
First and foremost, you want a waffle maker that effectively and evenly cooks the batter. Electric waffle makers have heating elements on both sides, behind each grid, to aid in even cooking. Matt Maichel explained to us that these machines work by removing moisture from the batter via heat and surface area: "The dimples create more surface area; the more surface area, the more quickly the waffle can cook." He added, "If steam doesn't escape properly from the device, then you won't get a good waffle."
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The mold that is used to cook waffles is a heavy, heat-retaining device with a top and bottom compartment. The mold is gridded in a rectangular fashion such that protrusions on the top portion are complemented by depressions in the bottom (and vice versa). Because waffle molds were historically made out of cast iron, the device has come to be known as a "Waffle Iron". Today, aluminum and steel are the principal metals used to manufacture waffle "irons".
What we liked: The Cuisinart waffle maker was the hottest of all the irons we tested, making waffles in just over three minutes. The waffles it produced were light and fluffy on the inside, with a delicate and crisp crust. They had deep divots for holding lots of syrup and butter, and a traditional round shape. Because the iron gets so hot, the adjustable temperature is actually a useful feature, unlike on most of the other waffle irons we tested.
Although the Krups Belgian Waffle Maker is our top pick, for the reasons laid out in the slides below, you should also consider the Oster CKSTWF2000 Belgian Waffle Maker in Stainless Steel, the All Clad 99011GT Stainless Steel Belgian Waffle Maker 2-Square, the Cuisinart WMR-CA Round Classic Waffle Maker, the Chef's Choice Pro Express Waffle Maker, and the Black & Decker G48TD 3-in-1 Waffle Maker.
Preheat the waffle iron. Sift the dry indredients into a medium sized bowl. Separate the eggs, putting the egg whites in smaller bowl. Beat the egg whites until they are stiff. (If you are using an electric mixer, you can beat the egg whites first, then beat the batter without having to wash the beaters. The reverse is not true. If you beat the batter first and you have to wash the beaters before beating the egg whites.) Add the egg yokes, oil and milk all at one time to the dry indredients. Beat until there are no lumps in the batter. Fold the egg whites into the other batter using a spatula or other flat utinsel. Put a full 1/2 cup of batter in your waffle iron to make a 9-inch round waffle. This recipe makes about eight 9 inch waffles. Adjust the quantity by volume if you have an older waffle iron that maxed 4 or 6 inch waffles.
"My 40-year quest to find the perfect waffle-maker ended when I purchased this double-flip model. Over the decades, I had bought and used a number of different non-flip models. All suffered from the same problem of requiring more precise filling than I was capable of — too much batter and it oozed out the sides and made a big mess, but too little and the waffles ended up with bald spots. Then I started paying attention to the waffle-makers that hotels use for brunch. From Frankfurt to Burlington to Savannah, they all used flip-style waffle-makers. So I hunted down and tried this model. It works great! The flip action distributes the batter evenly. No oozing, and no bald spots. And the thermometer/timer works very well — I set it around 4, and when the beeper sounds, I have perfectly golden-brown waffles every time. The waffles release easily, and there's minimal cleanup. Best. Waffle. Maker. Ever."
"My husband and I love Belgian waffles. Over the past 20 years, you would not believe how many waffle-makers I have purchased. Some were good, and others were just terrible. My new All-Clad Belgian Waffle Maker makes perfect Belgian waffles. It is on the pricey side, but obviously worth every penny. I wish I had found it years earlier. The waffles that are perfect for us are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, and the color is a golden brown. I was able to achieve this on setting No. 5. I like to use King Arthur Flour Belgian Waffle Mix. The resulting waffles are outstanding."
Our hunt to find the best breakfast burrito led us to the The Waffle where we were left with a great experience. It really met all our main criteria for a solid breakfast burrito. It's big, has plenty of sausage, a lot of eggs, enough cheese where you can taste it, thick cut potatoes and served with ketchup as well as sour cream and pico de gallo. Why every breakfast burrito isn't served with a side of sour cream and salsa we have no idea. It really adds that little extra flavor and texture to complete the whole burrito. And with ketchup and hot sauce you can really manipulate the flavors so every bite is different. We love variety so this was a big plus and helped create that great eating experience. We would have loved to see the tortilla grilled to add a little crunchy exterior so that was a bummer. For $10.50 it's a little on the pricey side for a breakfast burrito but given the size and everything you get with it, we think it's worth it
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We went on a Sunday morning and the place was crowded but we we're seated down pretty quickly. We were offered the option to seat inside or outside, we decided to sit inside since it was a bit chilly. The seating arrangement we're kind of too close to each other but doesn't seem to bother anybody. The menu were pretty straight forward. They had three specials which they offer including a Khalua flavored hot chocolate with vodka (Just what I need on a Sunday morning ;) Overall, a great place to start your morning.
Some of the models we tested come fully loaded with features, while others are more bare-bones. The question is which of these bonus features, if any, are worth having. Almost all the waffle makers come equipped with adjustable heat settings, a feature we found mostly useless, since there's almost never a situation in which you'd want anything less than maximum heat. It's a feature that's even more vexing on the losing low-end models, which, even at their highest settings, were not very hot. (There were some exceptions to this: Our winning flip waffle maker got so hot that we appreciated being able to turn the heat down.)
The machine works fine, but there are lots of nooks and crannies that are difficult to clean. And the noise to tell you a waffle is "done" is horrific. It's an emergency alarm type sound so every time we use it, the sound nearly sends me running out of the house with my child thinking something awful is happening. I never get used to it. And to top it off, the alert timing is wrong so it serves no functional purpose. If it had no alarm or one that could be disabled, the rating would be 4 stars.
Today there are many (many!) Belgian waffle makers on the market. We set out to find the best one by making hundreds of waffles and by going the extra waffle-making mile by consulting a postdoc in MIT's mechanical engineering program to learn the basic thermodynamic principles at work in waffle irons. After a month of waffles for breakfast and for lunch, we had a solid winner—an iron that made picture-perfect Belgian waffles, two at a time, in under 5 minutes.
A waffle is a dish made from leavened batter or dough that is cooked between two plates that are patterned to give a characteristic size, shape, and surface impression. There are many variations based on the type of waffle iron and recipe used. Waffles are eaten throughout the world, particularly in Belgium, which has over a dozen regional varieties.[1] Waffles may be made fresh or simply heated after having been commercially precooked and frozen.
With all three batters, as well as our bonus rounds of stuffing and grilled cheese, there was a clear difference in the quality of results between higher-end, more expensive models and lower-end, budget models. The high-end models heated up significantly faster and hotter, and had a much shorter recovery time between waffles. They all have heavier plates than the lower-end models, resulting in even heat and consistent browning. The waffles made in our more expensive models all became deeply browned in under four minutes, while the less expensive models took anywhere from eight to 15 minutes. This resulted in huge variations in the density of the inside and the texture of the exterior of the waffles.
For the price, we didn't expect an audio "ready-to-eat" alert, and there isn't one, but there is an indicator light that does the job pretty well instead. An overflow well inside the machine helps with cleanup, but the non-stick surfaces really do require a little help from cooking spray in order to make them totally non-stick and easily cleanable.
A. It's great to get kids involved in the kitchen, and making waffles is a relatively simple task. Waffle makers are fairly safe, but because the cooking plates get very hot, we don't recommend kids use them without an age-appropriate level of adult supervision. Ideally, look for waffle makers with handles or exteriors that stay cool to the touch while in use.
Nina is a longtime gourmet chef, interior designer/decorator, and events planner. She has accomplished all of this in addition to maintaining a stellar career as a healthcare executive, where she helps alter the course of people's lives via preventive care and healthy living. Nina's hobbies include learning new recipes, planning and executing amazing dinners to impress local chefs, and hiking around the world.
The Liège waffle[68] is a richer, denser, sweeter, and chewier waffle. Native to the greater Wallonia region of Eastern Belgium – and alternately known as gaufres de chasse (hunting waffles) – they are an adaptation of brioche bread dough, featuring chunks of pearl sugar which caramelize on the outside of the waffle when baked. It is the most common type of waffle available in Belgium and prepared in plain, vanilla and cinnamon varieties by street vendors across the nation.
Before pouring batter into grids, always spray them with a small amount of nonstick cooking spray. Waffle color and crispiness are determined by the temperature of the grids, so the higher the temperature, the browner and crisper the waffle. If the cover of the waffle maker doesn't lift up easily, let your waffle cook a little longer before lifting the lid again. To store waffles for later reheating, pack in airtight container and keep in the refrigerator or freezer.
Out of all our picks, the Krups is the only one that can feed a large group efficiently, producing four 1-inch-thick, 4½-inch square waffles at a time. But its shape also works for feeding just one or two people. As Will It Waffle? author Daniel Shumski pointed out, "You can always make four at a time if you want, or you could make fewer, or you could make four, freeze two." Neither our runner-up nor our budget picks offer that option, since they make waffles that are big enough to serve only one or two people at a time.


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Alfred Reft, UCLA's volleyball coach, is at the height of his gay life
Alfred Reft experienced his first coming of age moment playing volleyball at a West Hollywood gym alongside an eclectic group of gay men. Growing up in a conservative family, Reft wasn't exposed to LGBTQ people, and thus, was uncomfortable with his own sexuality.
That started to change when he saw his new volleyball partners living free and open lives. They taught him how to be comfortable in his own skin, and also, for what it's worth, it was the best volleyball he could find.
It's been a long road for Reft, who reckons he's come out to hundreds of teammates and coaches over the years. The volleyball lifer was a two-time All-American at the University of Hawaii and played seven professional seasons overseas. He touts 12 years of US national team experience as both a coach and player.
And now, he's the new Women's volleyball Coach at UCLA. Reft is back at the place where his gay journey started, just as he's reaching the pinnacle of his personal and professional lives.
That's pretty cool.
"When I say this place holds a special spot in my heart, it's those times coming to LA and developing friendships here at such a young age, and seeing what was possible for me as an openly gay male," Reft told Outsports. "That was transformative for me. It's pretty surreal that I'm here now."
Los Angeles' volleyball community is special for Reft. He remembers coming to UCLA games as a kid, and seeing Asian players succeed on the court. Their success provided him with the inspiration to pursue his own volleyball career — just like those gays in WeHo encouraged him to embrace his true self.
"I remember at the time going, 'That person looks like me,'" he said. "It allowed me space to dream and set goals and visions that felt a lot more realistic."
Reft knows that life isn't linear. After coming out of high school, he went back into the closet as an undergraduate at UC Santa Barbara. Reft was on an Athletic team, and felt like he had to protect himself to fit in.
The first monumental shift in Reft's adult life came when he transferred to Hawaii. Far away from home, he used the opportunity as a chance to redefine himself.
While Reft was building self-confidence, he was also shining on the court. He thinks both triumphs go hand-in-hand.
Alfee Reft led UC San Diego to unprecedented success last season.
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"I think the biggest thing for anyone is to feel seen, and to feel heard for who you are. When I was able to be out with teammates at the University of Hawaii, my game started to soar," he said. "I felt seen, I felt supported, and was able to play a lot freer. I think that's no coincidence."
Reft uses his own experiences to guide his coaching style. He enjoyed success as an Assistant at the University of Minnesota (2010-12) and University of Illinois (2018-19), accumulating a 68-32 conference record at both stints. They reached the Final Four with the Fighting Illini in 2018.
Last season, he coached UC Santa Diego to its first Final Four appearance in school history.
While winning is important, Reft prioritizes his players' personal development. He knows the two are linked.
"The way I coach these players is putting an emphasis that, this is a space where you are enough," he said. "We want to celebrate those unique traits."
Reft celebrates his life on a regular basis, as visitors to his Instagram page can see. There, he shares pictures of his players, and also of his amazing husband, Ryan. Once again, the personal and professional are intertwined.
"Our love is just real," said Reft. "I couldn't be more proud of the love we share, and the impact we make with each other, but also with the ripples in the community we create around us. He is the Absolute pride and Joy in my life."
Alfee and Ryan got married in September 2016.
Much like out gay Vanderbilt volleyball Coach Anders Nelson, whom Outsports profiled earlier this month, Reft is proud to be visible.
He knows first-hand the difference that representation can make. It all comes back to that West Hollywood gym.
"It is a big platform to stand on, and I really take it seriously to make sure that hopefully any other young queer person can think bigger, because of what they see," he said. "It pulls at my heartstrings for sure."
You can follow Alfee Reft on Instagram here.
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Together with the more apparent infrastructure, like wandering paths of equipment to sit on, other specific applications, like stork nests and view points, respect the ecological properties of the spot; eg. the very specific flora and the dynamics of the tides.


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Chateau Bernadotte Cru Bourgeois 2010 (1x75cl)
Awarded 90 points and Highly Recommended status by Decanter (www.decanter.com) in their January 2019 edition panel tasting review of Haut-Medoc Bordeaux 2010 (see blue link below).
Chateau Bernadotte Cru Bourgeois 2010 - January 2019 Decanter review
Formerly known as Chateau Fournas, this estate was renamed Bernadotte in 1997 after a past owner, Marshal Bernadotte, who was the Sovereign Prince under the rule of Napoleon I. Madame de Lencquesaing, owner of Chateau Pichon Lalande at the time, acquired Chateau Bernadotte in 1997 and proceeded to renovate every aspect of the estate.
The breakdown of the grapes used in Chateau Bernadotte is as follows: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. Their vines are on average 25 years old.
Vinification takes place in stainless steel, temperature controlled tanks. Malolactic fermentation is then allowed to take place in tank before the wine is aged for 12-18 months in French oak barrels (30% new wood).
"Strong new-wood aromas lead to a palate that is layered with firm tannins, a polished toast character and a sufficient ripe blackberry flavour to balance. This 2010 bottling shows that this is a chateau to watch." Wine Enthusiast 92 points. This wine will be drinking well between 2018 - 2025. It has also received awards from Wine Spectator (90 points) and James Suckling (90 points). Chateau Bernadotte is a very versatile wine that pairs well with most meats, braised or grilled. It is also perfect when served with hearty fish, pasta, and Asian dishes.
Chateau de Rouillac, Pessac-Leognan 2012 (1x75cl)
Based in Pessac Leognan on the left bank of Bordeaux, the elegant and noble Château de Rouillac is imbued with a historic past. In the 19th century Château de Rouillac was owned by Baron Haussmann, who produced a delicious wine which is said to have delighted Napoleon III. The current proprietor Laurent Cisneros and his family took up the reins of this magnificent property in 2009, passionately championing sustainable and environmental practices. The property has had a long association with horses and possesses beautiful stables; Titan their huge and impressive horse is still used today to plough the exceptional gravel soils in the vineyard. Renowned oenologist Eric Boissenot produces wines which are delicately blended with the utmost precision to reveal their optimum expression.
The property is located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation and is right at the entrance to the city of Bordeaux. The vineyard sits on an exceptional terroir of gravel. The estate covers 36 hectares of which 26 hectares are planted with vines. The vines are cultivated sustainably, with respect for the environment and the biodiversity on the estate. Herbicides are not employed; instead the vineyard is cultivated in the traditional manner. The grapes are manually harvested.
2012 was a challenging vintage characterised by high rainfall. However, a hot, dry period during the summer promoted the growth cycle and ripening of the grapes. 2012 was a grower's vintage; meticulous work in the vineyard reduced the risks of disease pressure and allowed for a harvest of good quality. Harvest dates were carefully chosen, resulting in good quality fruit with silky tannins. Harvest took place 1st to 12th October 2012.
Fermentation and maceration of the skins took place in temperature controlled stainless steel vats, lasting for 20 to 25 days. During vinification daily pump-overs and punching down of the cap took place in order to extract colour and tannins; and impart structure and flavour. 100% of the wine was transferred to French oak barrels, one third of which was new and the wine underwent malolactic fermentation; two thirds of the wine were aged in barrels of one year.
Cabernet Sauvignon 58%, Merlot 42%.
A concentrated deep red wine, with ripe red and black fruit flavours enhanced by spicy notes of cloves and subtle truffle flavours. Silky smooth on the palate with fine and elegant tannins and a long, succulent finish.
ABV = 13.5%.
Chateau L Evangile 2006 (1x75cl)
The Léglise family from Libourne founded the property that was to become Château L'Évangile. They were actively involved, around the middle of the 18th century, in the creation of Pomerol's vineyards. In 1990, Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) acquired L'Évangile from the Ducasse family with a view to ensuring that the property was looked after to the same high standard. Their initial influence included a more refined selection of the Grand Vin, and the creation of Blason de L'Évangile as a second wine. Efforts were also undertaken to improve the vineyard with a restoration and partial renewal plan that was launched in 1998. The complete renovation of the vat room and the cellar, which was finished in 2004, completed the property's new configuration.
Château L'Evangile's wines are described in an old edition of "Grand Vins de Bordeaux", as "full-bodied and elegant, with incomparable finesse". The same can still be said today.
Rigorous selection is carried out at Château L'Évangile and the grapes from each plot are separated into batches in order to judge their potential and whether they are suitable for use in the wine at the end of fermentation. Traditional and modern winemaking methods are both used in all of the winery's operations. Fermentation in vats is carried out using the traditional method of pumping over and controlled maceration, with frequent tasting. Once fermentation is completed, the wine is matured in oak barrels for 18 months.
The mild spring in 2006 was followed by lovely weather in July and quite a cool August. These conditions produced nicely ripened grapes with lots of freshness. At the beginning of September the sun came back in full force, bringing the phenolic maturity to a perfect finish.
"Abundant amounts of dark raspberry and black cherry fruit intertwined with sweet plums and hints of figs as well as spring flowers jump from the glass of this medium to full-bodied, fleshy, supple-textured, silky wine. Drink it now or cellar it for 15-20 years." Robert Parker
Chateau La Fleur Grands-Landes Montagne St. Emilion 2015 (1x75cl)
Awarded 88 points and Recommended status by Decanter (www.decanter.com) in their April 2018 edition review of the St-Emilion satellite appellations 2015 vintage (see blue link below).
Château La Fleur Grands-Landes Montagne St. Emilion 2015 - April 2018 Decanter review
The Durand family has owned the seven hectare estate in the Montagne district since the 18th century. In 1969, M. Carrère, Mme Durand's husband took over the estate, shaping it to its current form. Since 1997, his daughter Isabelle Carrère, oenologist from Michel Rolland's team, has been running the estate having taught viticulture and oenology for 10 years.
The vines are grown on slopes in clay soils. The vineyards are carefully managed throughout the year, with debudding, manual removal of the vine-shoots, leafthinning and green harvesting all being carefully performed. Chemical fertilisers are not used; instead vegetal based compost is added moderately to the soil having monitored its equilibrium. A manual harvest takes place when the grapes are slightly overripe to get a better phenolic maturity of the skins and the pips.
Generous flowering took place followed by a hot, dry early summer. August was slightly cooler and damper, followed by good weather in September enabling the grapes to reach full maturity. Generally the harvest took place earlier than the previous year. 2015 has been cited as a great modern Bordeaux vintage of excellent quality.
The grapes were carefully sorted by hand after a total destemming on the sorting table. 20% of the wine was bled off. A cold maceration took place prior to fermentation, which lasted three to four days. The fermentation was carried out in temperature controlled stainless steel vats, with daily pump-overs and lasted for three weeks. The wine was then matured, with 80% aged in vats and 20% in oak barrels.
Merlot 80%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%.
A medium bodied Bordeaux , with spicy, dark fruits and herbal notes combined with earthy hints. A beautifully balanced wine with silky tannins and a light finish. A lovely match for beef wellington or barbequed chicken.
This wine is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
Chateau La Tuilerie des Combes, Lussac Saint-Emilion 2015 (1x 75cl)
The vineyards of the Chateau de la Tuilerie des Combes stand on the communes of Lussac and Montagne, just 8 kilometres from the medieval town of Saint-Emilion, which lies at the heart of one of the most famous wine regions in the world.
Under the guidance of the new owners, Count Henri le Grelle and his son Vincent, the vineyard's surface area totals 17.3 acres. Grape variety planting stringently obeys Saint-Emilion norms: 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Francs for a fine balance in ageing wines.
The winemaking is traditional, nurturing the wine with the greatest of care until its development. The wine is aged in oak barriques for 18 months in one of most modern cellars if the area with its new system of thermoregulation which supports optimal maturation.
2015 has been hailed as an excellent vintage in Bordeaux. Generous flowering took place followed by a hot, dry early summer. August was slightly cooler and damper, followed by good weather in September enabling the grapes to reach full maturity. The wines have power and precision, particularly from the Right Bank appellations and many outstanding wines have been made from lesser appellations.
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.
Beautifully developed garnet-red in colour. Shows a very ripe nose of concentrated fruits of the forest and a dense palate reminiscent of black cherries and chocolate with pretty notes of liquorice and eucalyptus. The typically bordelaise structure is flexible, with soft, rounded tannins that bring balance and add length to the palate which finishes dry and clean.
Château Lamothe Bouscaut Pessac-Léognan 2013 (1x75cl)
Château Lamothe-Bouscaut is located in the village of Cadaujac and dates back to the 12th century. In 1999 it was acquired by its neighbour, Château Bouscaut, owned by Sophie Lurton and Laurent Cogombles. The Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon vines grown on the deep gravelly soils are on average 35 years old. The vineyards are sustainably managed and pruning is carried out by hand by five vineyard workers on the nine-hectare estate.
The rich, plush palate of Château Lamothe-Bouscaut is a result of a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and concrete tanks and then aged for 12 months in oak, 45% of which is new.
Surprisingly approachable for its age, this Pessac-Léognan is ripe and generous and an excellent example of a fruit forward modern Bordeaux that is delicious to drink.
The rich, plush palate of Château Lamothe-Bouscaut is a result of a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and concrete tanks and then aged for 12 months in oak, 45% of which is new. Surprisingly approachable for its age, this Pessac-Léognan is ripe and generous and an excellent example of a fruit forward modern Bordeaux that is delicious to drink.
Chateau Larose Perganson Haut-Medoc 2014 magnum (1x1.5L)
Château Larose Perganson lies in Saint-Laurent-Médoc, on the border of Pauillac and Saint-Julien, next to the Château Latour vineyards. Here, winemaker Frank Bijon is producing a Cru Bourgeois that rivals the Classed Growths of the Médoc. Jean-Pierre du Pontet, the King's Council, purchased the Perganson estate at auction in 1719, which later became Pontet-Perganson when it was inherited by his youngest son. The Larose name first appeared in the 1830s, after Henry Delaroze became the owner in 1815. Sustainability has been key to Larose Perganson since 1999 and it is the first (and only) vineyard in Europe to have been awarded the highest Exemplary Level in Sustainable Development. They are so dedicated to sustainability that they keep bees on their property to help the declining bee population.
Château Larose Perganson's 35 hectares of vineyards are located in St Laurent Médoc on Médoc's finest gravelly soils: Günzian gravel from the Quaternary and Pyrenean gravel. It produces consistently awardwinning wines at a fraction of the price of its illustrious neighbours (Château Latour).
An exceptionally cold and damp summer threatened the 2014 vintage. However, an unseasonably warm and dry autumn brought the vintage back on track. Highly perfurmed with good acidity, the reds are fresh with supple tannins, perfect for both early drinking and cellaring.
Grape sorting was carried out twice (post-harvest and after destemming), to ensure only the best grapes were used for fermentation. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation took place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to retain the primary bright fruit with gentle punch downs to minimise extraction of hard drying tannins. The wine was then blended and aged in French barriques, 50% new, for 12 to 16 months.
58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot.
This wine is intense ruby in colour with crimson hues. The nose shows hints of black berries with spicier notes coming to the fore. On the palate, the wine is full bodied with polished elegant tannins, great structure and a very long finish.
Chateau Larose-Trintaudon Haut-Medoc 2014 (1x75cl)
Reviewed by Decanter in their July 2019 Bordeaux supplement, in the article "My favourite Everyday Claret" (see blue link below).
Chateau Larose-Trintaudon Haut-Medoc 2014 - July 2019 Decanter review
Château Larose Trintaudon dates back to 1719, but it wasn't until 1838 when Henry Delaroze, Mayor of Saint-Laurent, planted a vineyard on a gravelly mound in a place called 'Trintaudon' that its winemaking history began. The history remained the same as its sibling Larose Perganson, because it formed part of Jean-Pierre du Pontent's, acquisitions in 1719, when he was Counselor to the King of France. During the subsequent years, the property fell victim to phylloxera and neglect and it wasn't until 1963, when Professor Emile Peynaud was brought in to replant the vineyards, that the Château achieved the reputation that it has today.
Nestled between the communes of Saint-Julien-de-Beychevelle and Pauillac, the 190-hectare vineyard of Château Larose Trintaudon is planted upon one of the oldest layers of Médoc gravel, called the 'Pyrenean layer'. Situated on the borders of the Pauillac and Saint-Julien Appellations, it benefits from very similar growing conditions as its neighbour Château Latour. The soil is mainly composed of fine and sandy gravels on top of a clay-based limestone soil. The vines are 28 years old on average with a planting density of 6,600 vines per hectare. The team green harvests every Spring to ensure that grape bunches hang separately, allowing air to circulate around each one, and to control yields.
An exceptionally cold and damp summer threatened the 2014 vintage. However, an unseasonably warm and dry autumn brought fruit back on track, which resulted in perfumed and high acidity in the wines. The reds are fresh, medium bodied with supple tannins and perfect for both early drinking and cellaring.
The wine, a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 51% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, was fermented in stainless steel tanks to retain the primary fruit aromas. It was then aged in oak for 12 to 16 months of which 50% was new, adding complexity and roundness to this structured and elegant wine.
This wine is very deep, intense ruby in colour with violet hues. On the palate, sweet spices of vanilla, cinnamon and ginger entwine with flavours of dates and dried figs. A racy, incredibly full-bodied and wellstructured wine with enormous density and power. Infinite length on the palate with excellent balance between fruit, tannins and acidity.
Château Mayne Blanc, Lussac Saint-Emilion 2015 (1x75cl)
The immaculate Château Mayne Blanc covers 21 hectares of vines, including four hectares of Bordeaux rouge and 17 hectares in the appellation of Lussac Saint-Émilion.The château has received significant investment and renovation in the vineyard and cellars by the current owner who purchased the property from the family who had previously owned the Château for three generations. They cultivate the vines sustainably and work closely alongside innovative winemaker Ludovic Labarrere, who vinifies using egg-shaped fermenters and produces wines which are the quintessential expression of the Lussac St-Emilion terroir.
Lussac-Saint-Emilion is the most northerly of the satellites of the larger Saint-Emilion appellation, which is located in the right bank Libournais district of Bordeaux. The Château Mayne Blanc's vineyard is situated at the highest elevation of Lussac Saint-Emilion, atop clay and silty soils which impart softness to the wines. The vines are sustainably cultivated, with grass sown between the vine rows in order to stabilise the soil and decompress it, sending the vine's roots deep into the soils. The yields are carefully controlled in order to concentrate the flavours in the berries.
2015 has been widely hailed as an excellent vintage in Bordeaux. Generous flowering took place followed by a hot, dry early summer. August was slightly cooler and damper, followed by good weather in September enabling the grapes to reach full maturity. The wines have power and precision, particularly from the right bank appellations and many outstanding wines have been made from lesser appellations.
The grapes were meticulously sorted and carefully destemmed; ensuring the grapes were not damaged and the berries remained whole. They were slowly fermented in concrete tanks so all components from the skins were extracted to the desired level. Fermentation lasted for between three to four weeks. 50% of the wine was matured for 12 to 16 months in French oak barrels of which approximately 10% was new oak.
Generous berried fruits are accompanied by a blueberry character and rich, dark chocolate notes. Stylish and deliciously approachable with a soft finish. Plump berried fruits are accompanied by a blueberry character and rich, dark chocolate notes.
Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1er Grand Cru Classe 1996 (1x 6 Litre)
Cabernet Sauvignon 77 %, Merlot 13 %, Cabernet Franc 10 %Tasting notesAn attractive red, shading slightly to orange at the rim, the wine has an open and intense nose on black fruit aromas like cherry and blackberry, along with cedarwood, fresh mint, some more floral notes and perfectly integrated oak.From the outset, the full palate offers opulence and an attractive density, with remarkable depth of flavour. A rigorous mid-palate offers a texture of refined and silky tannins in a display of controlled power before a more tender finish.Label Artist: Gu Gan (1942)OWC wooden case for 1 imperial - good condition - lid has lifted.This wine will not be sent out in OWC but please ask if you would like us to send the OWC separately to you.
Chateau Puy Guilhem, Fronsac 2009 (1x75cl)
The stunning 18th century Château Puy Guilhem is located on the hills of Saillans, overlooking the appellations of Pomerol and Saint-Émilion. The vineyard covers 14.5 hectares and is situated at the highest elevation of the Fronsac appellation, where the quality soils produce rich, concentrated grapes. The vineyard is manually cultivated following a sustainable philosophy and renowned consultant oenologist Stéphane Derenoncourt vinifies by parcel, creating hand-crafted, fruit focused and beautifully balanced wines.
2009 is widely cited as an outstanding vintage. The growing season was almost perfect, with a long, fine, warm summer and crucially, cooler nights which helped to retain balancing acidity. The wines are intensely ripe and rich.
The appellation of Fronsac is on the right bank close to Saint Emilion. The wines are dominated by Merlot. Château Puy Guilhem's vineyard is situated in an elevated position of the appellation, atop high quality soil composed of a mix of clay and silt, which imparts structure to the wine. The vineyard is managed sustainably without the use of herbicides. Cover crops of grass are grown between the vines and manged with light tilling.
Fermentation took place in temperature controlled vats and lasted for 24 to 48 hours. The fermenting must was manually pumped over, with daily observations to check the evolution of the skins. Maceration lasted between three to four weeks to extract the desired levels of colour, flavour and tannins. The wine was aged for 12 to 16 months in French oak barrels, of which 50% were new and 50% was of one year.
100% Merlot.
A mature and traditionally styled Bordeaux showing ripe and fleshy black berried fruits with a lovely savoury and earthy finish. A powerful yet elegant red with ripe berried fruits enhanced by a subtle note of oak spice. Full bodied, with juicy fruit and an attractive savoury note on the finish.
Les Fiefs De Lagrange Fiefs De Lagrange 2008 (1x75cl)
Ripe, friendly, plummy red with firm tannic backbone. Very well made and great to enjoy young. Medium bodied.
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An Overview Re Beating Back Militant Islamic Jihad. Americans (Israelis), Pay Heed. Commentary By Adina Kutnicki
Posted on March 18, 2016 by Adina Kutnicki
THE most efficient long-range path to a nation's destruction is through the (incremental) decimation of its armed forces. Let's just agree on that. Okay?
Gen. Mark Milley, the US army chief of staff, said Wednesday (March 16, 2016) at a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee that he is concerned over the army's ability to confront Russia, China, North Korea or Iran due to a lack of resources, readiness and trained forces. He said the army is not at the required level "in terms of time, cost in terms of casualties or cost in terms of military objectives." At the same hearing, Air Force Secretary Deborah James said 50 percent of the combat forces of the air force were not "sufficiently ready" for a confrontation with the Russian air force.
The US air force has a shortage of 500 pilots and the number is expected to rise to 800 by 2022. The military's budget for the 2017 fiscal year stands at $148 billion, with the number of troops in the standing army to be cut to 460,000 from the current 470,000.
MIND you, the devastating effects of the military's castration is not just confined to its stripped down budget, dearth of updated acquisitions, gutting of rigorous training standards and actual lack of manpower. Its demoralizing and insidious effects have taken root through the purposeful insertion of gays into the military, and with NO redress for those who are subject to the blow back. Well, let's just say that taking a shower in already close quarters – as just one example – is a little more dicey. There is no reason to sugarcoat this dangerous situation.
CONCURRENTLY, the domestic front must be primed for implosion. This is precisely why HUSSEIN Obama increasingly fires it up. As per the facts on the ground (over his two-term reign of Presidential terror), the pyromaniac Prez couldn't achieve his major revolutionary tinderboxes sans the heavy lifting of his main Wizard of Oz, George Soros. Georgie boy, the west's most dangerous megalomaniac, is worse than the devil incarnate. No exaggeration necessary.
NOT only that, to bring down "Amerika" it became mandatory to trip-wire the economy ala Obamacare and the like; open the borders to millions of illegals and Islamic terrorists, and to shred the Constitution. Resultant, the country is teetering on the brink. What a shock…..
OMINOUSLY, wherever one turns in a westward direction, the danger keeps escalating. And even in loosey-goosey Sweden – where multiculturalism is their hallowed banner – the dangers are acute. Effectively, they are the poster nation for appeasement gone off the rails, having become the rape-jihad capital of the west!
Horrible. It is something out of a nightmare, yet it is an everyday occurrence in Europe, thanks to the over one million and still increasing Muslim "refugees" and their barbaric way of life that a handful of godless Eurocrats have decided the European people (but not them) have to live with.
This is why Sweden is the rape capitol of Europe.
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When she escaped the rape, she was raped again by other men outside an asylum accommodation – all within an hour.
According to the local newspaper Eskilstuna-Kuriren, which refer to "informed sources", the woman was raped outdoors twice. When she fled after the first rape she was assaulted once again by "other men", according to the newspaper.…
The first rape, according to the woman, occurred at Tosterön. The second rape took place between one o'clock and half past one at Tosteröbron, which leads to the center of Strängnäs.
NO one, even as far away as Africa, escapes their cross-hairs!
(A torched Nigerian village after a previous attack by Boko Haram)
BACK to America's IMMEDIATE danger….
WITHIN this vortex of hell, an increasing preponderance of non-Muslim Americans (westerners overall) are internalizing that the nation's IMMEDIATE danger requires taming the domestic Islamic beast(s). Of course, leftist apologists are in league with them, therefore, they should be ignored or stepped over. Whatever works.
AS repeatedly evidenced within these pages, be they Sunni or Shia militant jihadists – aka Allah's Muslim Terrorists – Americans are in grave danger. There is no time to lose, nor any other way to spin it. And despite this and that, Obama Inc. is importing thousands of Somalis EVERY year, with over 200,00 now in the country! Mind you, most keep their mouths shut because the "refugees" are both black and Muslim! Deadly PC. But never mind, black Christians in Africa aren't given a second thought, even as they are slaughtered en mass by black Muslims with the same murderous ideology given entry into America.
The Islamic State's Caliphate Cyber Army posted a "kill list" of names, addresses and other personal details of 36 policemen in Minnesota.
The FBI confirmed the list included full names, phone numbers, home and email addresses. The agency is investigating how the information came to be posted online.
The website Vocativ, which conducts investigations on the "Deep Web," says individual cards with the information on them were shared through the mobile phone app Telegram, an encrypted messaging service (similar to Whats App).
"It is troubling to have that type of information online for the public to see," FBI spokesperson Kyle Loven said.
Officer safety is the agency's first concern, Loven added.
"We're not going to look into whether or not this is a legitimate threat or an illegitimate threat," he continued. "We're going to take it and move forward with respect to what it is that we have to do in addressing this matter."
Minnesota police officers confirmed their site had been hacked and the officers listed were those employers who had requested a quote for auto insurance,CBS local news in Minnesota reported.
The FBI advised officers on the list to maintain a heightened state of awareness "in case there would be someone who, unfortunately, would be inspired by this type of information being available," Loven said.
The fact that Islamic extremists in Minnesota have successfully recruited and trained terrorists in the past is being taken into consideration by the FBI.
Most of the officers on the list live in or around the Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul). The area's Cedar Riverside neighborhood is home to the largest Somali community in the U.S. Since 2007, 24 men from Cedar Riverside have left the community to join extremist groups.
According to a congressional report released last November, one in four Americans who have attempted to joined the Islamic State are from Minnesota.
The Caliphate Cyber Army (CCA) has previously hacked into sensitive material on a number of occasions:
Last week, the CCA published a file containing information on 55 New Jersey police officers. The file was downloaded 300 times in 24 hours.
Also last week, the CCA posted a threat to financial institutions, saying they would target "banks, money transfer services, stocks and so on." The threat, made on the group's Telegram channel, continued, "Beware of us, economical war has just started."
In November, a group called the Islamic State Cyber Army posted names and addresses of a number of people who have worked for American security agencies (although some of the details were already public).
In October, a UK citizen connected with the Islamic State published the home address of Robert O'Neill, the Navy Seal who killed Osama Bin Laden.
In January, 2015, ISIS hackers were able to command the YouTube and Twitter accounts of the U.S. Army's Central Command.
NOW, a few tidbits are worth noting:
BACK in Dec. 2014, this investigative journalist shouted a similar alarm, but in the direction of U.S. military personnel. They too are on a targeted hit list. Hmm.
NOT only that, but counter-jihad females are advised to "watch their backs."
MORE specifically, let's put on our thinking caps and figure out why this investigative journalist continually features the INTERNAL threat posed to Americans by the Somali community, as well as having cited Minnesota as "Minnesotastan." Not for nothing….
ALAS, "harping" on the domestic threat level from Allah's Muslim Terrorists (whether Somalis or others) should be considered the Number One Priority for millions of well-armed patriots.
MOST significantly, under normal circumstances patriots should be able to rely on the FEDS to take care of the domestic front. As it stands, this is no longer a realistic position to take. Flying pigs come to mind.
SO whereas there is little that Americans (westerners) can do about militant jihad far from its shores (which the armed forces are normally responsible for), this is certainly not the case within the domestic arena.
BOTTOM LINE: Once millions of patriots stop viewing mosques as houses of worship and start seeing them for what they really are, that is, forward arms of militant jihad via (enemy) barracks within, the calculus will change drastically and immediately.
THE overwhelming evidence to the above charge sheet is bullet proof. As such, this investigative journalist defies anyone, be they Allah's soldiers, or their leftist apologists, to contest otherwise.
JUST let them try it….
{re-blogged at The Homeland Security Network}
{re-blogged at Islam Exposed}
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Q: Having a dificult time with Directx11 dynamic texture Map/Unmap I have been trying to upload a dynamic texture with Map/Unmap but no luck so far.
Here's the code im working with
D3D11_MAPPED_SUBRESOURCE subResource = {};
ImmediateContext->Map(dx11Texture, 0, D3D11_MAP_WRITE_DISCARD, 0, &subResource);

Memory::copy(subResource.pData, (const void*)desc.DataSet[0], texture->get_width() * texture->get_height() * GraphicsFormatUtils::get_format_size(texture->get_format()));
subResource.RowPitch = texture->get_width() * GraphicsFormatUtils::get_format_size(texture->get_format());
subResource.DepthPitch = 0;

ImmediateContext->Unmap(dx11Texture, 0);

I have created the texture with immutable state and supplying the data upfront, that worked out well but when i try to create it with a dynamic flag and upload the same data my texture shows a noisy visual.
This is the texture with immutable creation flags and updating the data upfront on the texture creation phase.
Immutable texture
This is the texture with dynamic creation flags and updating the data after the texture creation phase with Map/Unmap mehtods.
Dynamic texture
Any input would be appreciated.

A: When using map, the subResource rowPitch that is returned by the map function is the one that is expected for you to perform the copy (you can notice that you never send it back to the deviceContext, so it's read only).
It is generally a power of 2, for memory alignment purposes.
When you provide initial data in an (immutable or other) texture, this copy operation is hidden from you, but still happens behind the scene, so in that case, you need to perform the pitch test yourself.
The process of copying a dynamic texture is as follow :
int myDataRowPitch =; //width * format size (if you don't pad)
D3D11_MAPPED_SUBRESOURCE subResource = {};
ImmediateContext->Map(dx11Texture, 0, D3D11_MAP_WRITE_DISCARD, 0, &subResource);

if (myDataRowPitch == subResource.RowPitch)
{
     //you can do a standard mem copy here
}
else
{
    // here you need to copy line per line
}

ImmediateContext->Unmap(dx11Texture, 0);

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Q: How to plot multiple plots on same row? I am using the classic kaggle house price dataset. I want to plot each of the feature columns (bedrooms, bathrooms, sqft_living etc.) against the price target to check for any correlation, but I want to have say 3 or 4 plots on each row to make the plot more compact.
What I have done so far:
import pandas as pd
import matplotlib.pylab as plt
import seaborn as sns;
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df = pd.read_csv('kc_house_data.csv')
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    plt.show()

So, I am using the inbuilt pandas plotting functionality, but this plots each figure on a new line.
What I would like to have is something like the pandas scatter matrix plot where multiple (in this case 4) plots appear on one line. (I don't need to plot the distribution along the diagonal as shown below).

How can I have multiple plots in one row using the pandas scatter_matrix functionality or some other python plotting functionality?
Nice to haves:

*

*Labeled axes

*Correlation between each feature and price displayed on each plot

A: Don't create a new subplot every iteration. Instead, create one subplot with multiple columns and put each plot on its own axis with the ax parameter to pd.plot():
fig, axes = plt.subplots(1, len(cols), figsize=(12,8), squeeze=False)

for i, col in enumerate(cols):
    df.plot(kind='scatter', x=col, y='price', ax=axes[0, i], s=10, alpha=0.5)

plt.show()


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However, its speed is still much slower than its contemporaneous models with the same clock speed, especially in terms of single core performance(like the Pentium and Celeron processors with SNB/IVB/Haswell... cores, let alone the Core iX).
What other reasons on the architecture caused the low performance? Considering the OOO has already been implemented.


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