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[Solved] Which U.S. state's three most populous cities start with the same letter?
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The correct answer is Ohio – Ohio's three C's — Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati — also happen to be the state's three most populous cities. According to the U.S. Census, Ohio's capital of Columbus is by far the largest city in the Midwestern state with 868,000 residents. Cleveland and Cincinnati trail Columbus by half a million, clocking in at 387,000 and 300,000 people, respectively. While they all share a home state and first letter, each of these cities has its own distinct flavor – Columbus is known for its top university (Ohio State), football, and its park system; Cleveland for its House of Blues, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and its food scene; and Cincinnati for its art museum, Union Terminal, and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The only other cities that top out at more than 100,000 residents in Ohio are Toledo (278,000), Akron (198,000), and Dayton (141,000).:
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Ohio – Ohio's three C's — Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati — also happen to be the state's three most populous cities. According to the U.S. Census, Ohio's capital of Columbus is by far the largest city in the Midwestern state with 868,000 residents. Cleveland and Cincinnati trail Columbus by half a million, clocking in at 387,000 and 300,000 people, respectively. While they all share a home state and first letter, each of these cities has its own distinct flavor – Columbus is known for its top university (Ohio State), football, and its park system; Cleveland for its House of Blues, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and its food scene; and Cincinnati for its art museum, Union Terminal, and National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. The only other cities that top out at more than 100,000 residents in Ohio are Toledo (278,000), Akron (198,000), and Dayton (141,000).:
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Villa Punta Coral is a spacious Caribbean dream home located on the Samana Peninsula in the Dominican Republic.
Beautifully located 60 meters from the shore up coral, ocean deep blue is part of the adventure. It is also right on the migratory route of humpback whales frequently to observe the whales directly from the terrace (end of December - 15 March).
The architecture of Villa Punta Coral is breathtaking and typically uses local materials, including a thick roof of palm leaves. The style of the furnishings and decor is in perfect agreement with the calm life, simple but yet elegant Caribbean. Each piece has the equipment needed to enjoy a comfortable stay. Villa Punta Coral is a place of serenity, refuge, renewal and escape.
The house is surrounded by a lush garden with palm trees, shrubs, flowers and grass. It also has a small private beach with umbrellas made of palm leaves, and offers spectacular views of the Bay of Samaná. Sunrises and moon breathtaking on the vast expanse of the blue sea combined with the rustle of the breeze in the palm trees, everything is agreed to create a truly extraordinary outdoor living at Villa Punta Coral.
The swimming pool, outdoor barbecue and the large shaded terrace invite to spend time outdoors. A gazebo offers welcome shade and space for a hammock that allows you to relax to the soothing sound of the ocean.
At the entrance of the property, a large parking area is located close to the keeper's house. The guard, Radhames offers a 24/7 hour security, maintains the garden and clean the pool. The wife of Radames, Sandra cleans the house every day for 5 hours. Pets are allowed under certain conditions, but know that two well-trained guard dogs roam freely on the property.
We had a terrific stay at Villa Punta Coral! It was a nice change from staying in Punta Cana at an all inclusive resort. You can find nice fresh fish down a little road towards the ocean in Los Cacaos. The best market is Mimasa just past the third roundabout in Samana. The view is lovely. The villa is lovely. The pool is lovely. Thank you for a terrific stay!
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In the reorganisation of Google into Alphabet, a group of companies that represented the "moon shot" or "other bets" were cemented as separate entities that would have to either fail or succeed on their own merits.
Recent reports of at least two of these entities, Verily and Nest, suggest that they are actually finding it hard to succeed, and for very similar reasons.
Verily was the former Life Sciences Division of Google which promised to develop a Star Trek-like "tricorder" that would be able to detect cancer, a contact lens that would monitor the body's sugar levels and an ambitious project called "Baseline" that would establish large-scale data collection from 10 000 volunteers.
All of these projects have been described as everything from "flawed" to "science fantasy". Nothing has been delivered as yet, and it is unlikely that projects like the glucose-monitoring contact lens will ever work. Apart from anything else, there is a lack of evidence that glucose levels in tears tracks blood glucose levels in any meaningful way.
The most significant problem with Verily, however, may rest with its CEO, the biologist Andrew Conrad. His leadership has been characterised as fickle and divisive and is thought to be the main reason behind the stream of departures of senior scientists and engineers from the company.
Problems with the CEO appear to also be one of the main reasons behind Alphabet's other "other bet", Nest's, fall from grace. In this case, Google may have intervened as Nest CEO Tony Fadell announced that he was leaving the company last week.
Nest was the smart home gadget company that Google bought for US$3,2bn in 2014 that was going to make smart homes a reality but so far has only managed to produce a smart thermostat, smart smoke detector and a camera. The latter device was actually a re-branded product from the company Dropcam, that Google and Nest acquired for $555m.
As with the case of Verily, Nest's dysfunction and lack of progress in making the smart home a reality has been put down to the poor management and leadership of Fadell. The integration of Dropcam into Nest did not go well with Fadell fighting with Greg Duffy, Dropcam's former CEO. This came to a head with Duffy, having left Nest, posting an attack on Nest's "leadership" and in particular, Fadell, for having criticised the quality of employees that he had inherited from Dropcam.
Both Fadell and Conrad have taken on the personas of the stereotypical Silicon Valley CEO – something that seems to be mandatory for the job at the moment. Visionary, aggressive, demanding, and with a healthy disregard for emotional empathy, these CEOs are inventing and creating the future so fast that they rail at having to bring people who slow them down along with them.
Unfortunately, some of these people are regulators as another similar (non-Google) Silicon Valley CEO, Elizabeth Holmes, has found to her cost as she now faces criminal investigation for misleading investors over the ability of her company, Theranos, to analyse blood using a small drop of blood from a finger prick.
The behaviour of tech CEOs is likely a result of the intense competition for funding that has driven the latest tech boom. The current company valuations that define the so-called "unicorns" has set up an expectation that their products will not just meet a practical need, but radically alter society in some way that will drive enormous, but undetermined, future revenues.
Google (Alphabet) will remain largely unaffected, but presumably disappointed, by the turmoil and lack of progress at Nest and Verily. Teams within Google have already started largely ignoring Nest, producing the "Google Home" device, which effectively competes against Nest's Revolv hub that it had purchased for an undisclosed amount.
The classification of these companies as "bets" suggest that Alphabet always considered failure as a strong possibility. To an outsider, it seems an extraordinary amount of money to spend on a "bet", but then both Google and Microsoft were willing to effectively write down large portions of the $19,7bn that they collectively spent on buying Motorola's and Nokia's mobile businesses. Not only did these moves not generate any new value, they effectively caused the loss of thousands of jobs worldwide.
The irony of this is that Boston Dynamics was another Google purchase that it is now trying to sell. Another bet they seemed to have lost.


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Would you like a HAND?
That looks awesome, I for one am very impressed if it is to have independent fingers.
Bullit wrote: Yeah the shadow robot hand is very cool. It uses air muscles.
I saw that a while ago, very cool indeed!
Its been awhile. I have been lurking but not posting. I have finished a more compact prototype for my Hand project. The next step is to draw up the parts for producing a mold so that I can cast the pieces in a very light material. Also I have waited until I had a base unit to display my wares upon and I was just able to purchase my very own Robonova-1 for the modest price of $750.00. This means that I shall be spending a bit more time with you all and that I will post images of the Metamorphasis of my very own robotic competitor.
The following images were created here at work using my cellular phone so they are of barely acceptable quality.
Please leave your thoughts. I do so enjoy them. I will be blessing my machine with dexterity as soon as I've modled up the arms and adjusted the parimiters of my created hands to the point that I feel they are asthetically and mechanically sound.
"Somnium est ubi nos ipsi primas agimus partes"
"There is a dream we are part of."
Fantastic, is the plan still to use air muscles to control it?
I had thought of something similar myself using those tiny pager motors mounted in my Manoi's arms.
Direct servos first. Then maybe I'll be able to pursue my hydraulic muscles.
The Manoi is a beautiful design. I can't figure out why no one has designed working hands yet. These are HUMANIOD robots after all. Having hands is one of our most distinguishing assets.
My Robonova should arrive any day now. By the time I've finished with it, it will not be recogniseable as a RN-1.
MYKL wrote: The following images were created here at work using my cellular phone so they are of barely acceptable quality.
Those hands are simply amazing, is there a way to integrate them into a Robonova? If there was I would buy them in a second.
This weeks end I tested which adhesive and skeletal parts I will use on the final version. The parts list consists of light weight hobby shop materials. My next set of pictures (Hopefully by the end of this week) will be of my standard RN-1 modded with at least one working hand. My brother has a nice video camera and knows how to do the You Tube thing so I'll post a video too if I can talk him into it.
It would be really fun to produce a kit but I won't bother with it unless there would be enough interest to warrant the time I'd spend on making it very user friendly. I produce manufacturing Drawings/Models/Instructions for a living so I will be able to make very helpful drawings.
If I do the kits I'll probably sell them in bags like when you go to the hobby store to buy upgrade parts for your R/C vehicles.
I am working on a Robonova with a 3.5" core 2 duo pc for a brain on the front and a I-droid head. I want to use the new style Baur Mech double knees to make a set of double elbows. With the Hands that you have it would be an excellent astro boy in the making.
I would for sure buy a set of the hands in any form.
Have you posted any pictures of your intent/creation?
It sounds a bit like where I am going with my RN-1 project.
I am lost as far as control. I am a mechanical designer, the electrics are still a bit daunting to me. Its the user friendly GUI that moved me to purchase the RN-1.
Its shown in the pictures next to the forearm braket of a Robonova-1 for size comaprison. This version is just the skeleton. I mean to flesh it ouut a bit more and make the movements a bit more fluid. I don't know if I'll add this one to my RN as it seems to be a bit large.
I may just post a few assembly pictures so that you could make your own instead of bothering with a kit.
Will the hand basically open and close from a servo? or is there a way to use it without using five servos per hand.
I want to create a fully autonomous humanoid robot. Basically now I am getting into some kind of Sherline CNC machine so that I can experiment with different kinds of brackets and torso types. I feel that striking the right kind of balance in the frame is the key. The 3.5" by 5" core 2 duo mother is available and then I just need to more or less develop a good li-pol battery system. Something that will get six to eight hours of use, before the need to charge. Then I am going to work on the personality. The basic robonova system has the most potential to me, it is just a matter of bringing it to complete fruition.
Each digit has a control line.
If I wish I can attach them all to one servo or I can seperate conrol of each didit with five servos.
On the RN-1 I will probably have a servo for the thumb, one for the first finger, and one for the other three.
I think a kit is a great idea, but can't decide which version is the most fantastic, the first or second. I think offer both as kits, the first one is smaller for use on smaller humanoids such as i-SOBOT and the second one is larger for Robonova and larger robots. This is a well developed hand, and a wonderful innovative idea for marketing a kit in each version. Be sure and offer the kit with two hands! There's miniature servos that are ideally suited for the purpose of driving these hands.
One I had the DOF to the legs and arms that I wish to I'm sure the overall 'bot will be a bit bigger so a larger hand may fit the overall scheme. I was not given enough free time this weeks end to create. I'll probably have a new set done by the next.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. They are very encouraging.
What makes the fingers swing back to the open position?


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By The Voice of Reason, May 8, 2008 in Colorado
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Denver-based Focus Property Group wants to build a 22-story hotel on what's now a surface parking lot at 14th and Stout streets, across from the convention center.
The surface lot would be replaced by a seven-story, above-ground parking garage with 7,500 square feet of retail on the first level, making the entire structure 29 stories.
Focus Property Group owns the 25,000-square-foot surface lot and has hired Hospitality Real Estate Consultants (HREC) to find a developer to build the 400-room, $100 million upscale hotel.
Recent projects along 14th Street include:
The Curtis Hotel -- a redevelopment of the old Executive Tower Inn -- opened in January 2007 at 1405 Curtis St. The pop-culture hotel has 336 rooms, 19,000 square feet of meeting space and a new ground-level restaurant called the Corner Office. Sage Hospitality LLC owns and operates it.
Ground broke last September on a 45-story, 230-room and 102-condo Four Seasons Hotel & Residences at 14th and Arapahoe streets. The $350 million project is being built to meet five-star, five-diamond standards -- a move that its developers, Jeff Selby and Michael Brenneman, say will boost the city's reputation.
Two blocks away, a 41-story, $175 million condo project called Spire is under construction at the corner of 14th and Champa streets.
The Hilton Garden Inn-Denver Downtown at 14th and Welton streets opened last July. Englewood-based Stonebridge Cos. owns the 221-room, $35 million hotel.
The Oceanaire Seafood Room at 14th and Arapahoe streets opened July 10, 2007.


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Going to college is a huge feat. Some can adapt immediately while some cannot. But, regardless of the pace, one must learn how to enjoy the process to be able to survive.
You're probably reading this because you're either too bored that you start to read anything online, or too scared because the first day jitters are finally eating you up.
Don't worry, we've been there.
With just a few days left from rushing in to the historical Arch of the Centuries, you better stock up on these nifty tips to ease your freshie paranoia.
This will serve as your temporary ID and proof that you are officially enrolled since professors usually ask for it on the first day. Unless you want to spend your day locked out of the University and marked as absent, keep this oh-so-sacred document to you—at all cost.
The four streets surrounding the University will never even let your stomach grumble! Whether you are in a mood to be a "yayamanin" or be a "Poorita Mirasol," you will surely find a food that will compensate your hunger and your budget. For starters, España has The One Foodcourt, Shakeys, Amo Yamie Crib; Dapitan has Chowpoint, Billy's Tapa, Angkong, Dimsum Treats; Lacson has McDonalds, Ilars, I-Chill Cafe; and P. Noval has Mang Tootz, Lopez Canteen, Nelly's, and Bomber's.
As they say, you're not really a Thomasian if you don't even own an umbrella. Since we're famed for braving the unpredictable floods and the scorching heat, always keep this trusty ol' buddy in your bag.
Believe me, nothing beats that feeling of adrenaline rush as you cheer with the yellow crowd. Memorize the cheers (no, it's not just Go USTe!), hoard yellow shirts, and round up your friends because the UAAP season just around the corner—for the Growling Tigers and Golden Tigresses will come back stronger and fiercer!
It doesn't matter if you're running late or you're in the middle of the scorching heat—the moment the Angelus, a prayer that happens every noon, 3 p.m., and 6 p.m., airs, you better stop. People, including those inside their cars, are advised to halt momentarily and feel the solemnity of the prayer.
Thinking about your passion or talent that you wish to continue but is not related to the track that you have chosen? Don't worry because the University offers an array of organizations where you can hone and explore your talents. It will also be a bonus to get to know more people and expand your ties in different colleges!
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Cheyenne Regional Medical Center's Emergency Department Recognized as Pediatric Receiving Facility
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center has been recognized as a Pediatric Receiving Facility by the Wyoming Department of Health's Office of Emergency Medical Services.(Valeria Fugate)
By Richard Roeber
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Cheyenne Regional Medical Center (CRMC) has been recognized as a Pediatric Receiving Facility by the Wyoming Department of Health's (WDH) Office of Emergency Medical Services.
CRMC received the Pediatric Emergency Readiness Level 1 recognition during a presentation in its emergency department last week that included WDH officials and CRMC executives and emergency department providers and staff.
"Everyone here has done fantastic work," said Brad McKee, WDH Emergency Medical Services for Children specialist. "All the CRMC staff and providers who have contributed to this effort should be extremely proud. Your community should also feel a sense of pride knowing that CRMC is ready to provide their children with high-quality emergency care if the need arises."
Wyoming Pediatric Recognition is part of a federal program to ensure that certified hospitals have the appropriate services, equipment, disaster preparedness and staff competencies to treat an acutely injured or ill child.
"I want to thank our emergency department providers and staff for achieving this recognition. Undertaking this process shows the department's commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive emergency care to children in our community," said Tim Thornell, CRMC's president and chief executive officer.
State officials conducted an onsite assessment of CRMC's emergency department in December to ensure it meets the readiness criteria.
"Children require specialized tools, training and preparedness to make sure they get the best care possible in emergency situations," said Aaron Koehler, Wyoming EMS State Director. "The pediatric recognition program is intended to organize and recognize the work that Wyoming's emergency departments do every day on behalf of our state's kids."
CRMC is one of seven hospitals in Wyoming with the Pediatric Emergency Readiness Level 1 designation.
"Being certified as a Pediatric Receiving Facility requires ongoing training and education focused on providing children with high-quality, evidence-based emergency treatment," said Jared Skagen, CRMC's trauma and emergency services director. "Achieving this certification demonstrates that we have the expertise, technology, equipment and readiness to provide the appropriate treatment to children needing emergency care."
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World Events of 2009
The year 2009 had its share of events and happenings. Let us have a look at some of the major events of the year, which went on to have an impact on all of us in some way or the other.
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Every year comes and goes, and with it brings joy for many, but also sadness for others. There is happiness, tragedy, some things that could have been avoided, some things that could not, natural disasters, wars, health problems, great achievements, and what not. Some have it good while some go through hell. That's the way of life.
The year 2009 had its fair share of happenings, both good and bad, and many that had a bearing not only where there happened, but affected the whole world. Let's have a look at the major events that took place in the last year of the first decade of this millennium.
January 1: Japan, Mexico, Uganda, Turkey, and Austria join the UN Security Council. The Czech Republic takes charge the presidency of the European Union. Slovakia switches from using its Koruna as the nation's currency, to the Euro.
January 7: Russia cuts off all gas supplies to Europe.
January 13: Ethiopia's army pulls out of Somalia after 2 years of being stationed there to maintain law and order.
January 20: Barack Obama is sworn in as the 44th President of the United States. He is the first African-American to take this charge.
January 21: Israel completes withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.
February 1: The world's first lesbian head of government is appointed, when Johanna Siguroardottir becomes the prime minister of Iceland.
February 7: Australia is hit by the most deadliest bushfires it has even experienced.
February 8: A video is released by the Taliban showing the execution of Polish geologist Piotr Stanczak, this first such execution of a Westerner in nearly 7 years.
February 10: An American and Russian satellite collide over Serbia, which creates tons of space debris.
March 2: President Joao Bernado Vieira of Guinea-Bissau is assassinated.
March 3: Terrorists attack a bus carrying the Sri Lankan cricket team in Lahore, Pakistan. None of the cricketers were killed, but 8 other people lost their lives.
March 4: An arrest warrant is issued by the International Criminal Court against the president of Sudan, Omar Hasan al-Bashir, for war crimes.
March 17: President Marc Ravalomanana of Madagascar is overthrown in a coup.
March 23: India's Tata Motors launches the Nano – the world's cheapest car which is priced at less than 2,000 USD.
April 1: Croatia and Albania join NATO.
April 6: L'Aquila in Italy is hit by an earthquake of the magnitude of 6.3. Around 300 people lose their lives in this natural calamity.
April 10: Fiji President Josefa Iioilo suspends the nation's constitution, dismisses all judges, and himself takes control of all governance of the country.
April 17: The Summit of the Americas is held at Port of Spain, Trinidad.
April 21: The World Digital library is launched by UNESCO.
May 18: After 25 years of fierce fighting, the LTTE is completely defeated by the Sri Lankan army.
May 23: Roh Moo-hyun, former president of South Korea, who was under investigation for bribery, commits suicide.
May 25: North Korea conducts successful nuclear testing. Cyclone Aila hits India and Bangladesh, killing 100 people.
June 1: Air France flight 447 from Brazil to Paris crashes in the Atlantic Ocean, killing all 228 people on board. General Motors Company files for bankruptcy.
June 11: Swine Flu (H1N1) is officially declared as a global pandemic.
June 12: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is re-elected as president of Iran.
June 18: NASA launches the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter along with India. This, to probe the Moon.
June 25: The King of Pop – Michael Jackson dies.
June 28: Honduran President Manuel Zelaya toppled in a military coup.
June 30: A Yemen flight 626 carrying 153 passengers on board crashes. All but one person die.
July 1: Sweden takes over as president of the European Union.
July 5: China witnesses deadly riots as local Han Chinese clash with ethnic Uyghurs, which sees at least 150 people being killed.
July 7: The most widely watched and followed funeral ever takes place, for pop star Michael Jackson.
July 15: A Caspian Airlines Flight 7908 carrying 168 people on board crashes in Iran. There are no survivors.
July 17: Pope Benedict XVI falls during his summer vacation in the Italian Alps and breaks his wrist.
July 22: A total solar eclipse lasting more than 6½ minutes takes place over Asia. This was the longest ever in the 21st century.
August 3: Bolivia declares the right of indigenous people to govern themselves.
August 7: More than 500 people lose their lives when Typhoon Morakot hits Taiwan. It causes the worst flooding in more than 50 years.
August 25: Ted Kennedy, the most prominent living member of the Kennedy family dies.
September 14: Popular American actor Patrick Swayze passes away.
September 26: Typhoon Ketsana hits the Philippines and Vietnam. Around 600 people die and 5 million are affected.
September 28: The Guinean army kills more than 150 demonstrators.
September 29: A powerful earthquake in the South Pacific triggers a tsunami which kills 183 in Samoa, American Samoa, and Tonga.
September 30: The coast of Sumatra in Indonesia is jolted by an earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter Scale. Around 1,000 are left dead.
October 2: Rio de Janeiro is awarded the 2016 Summer Olympics.
October 9: US President Barack Obama is named as the winner of the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize.
October 20: More than 30 exoplanets are discovered by European astronomers.
October 22: Microsoft launches Windows 7, which is a new operating system for computers.
October 31: The longest Olympic torch relay ever stretching over nearly 30,000 miles, starts in Victoria, Canada.
November 3: GM cancels its plans to sell its European arm, Opel.
November 9: Germany celebrates the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall with a spectacular ceremony that is attended by most European leaders.
November 13: After analyzing data from the Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, NASA declares that there is water on the Moon.
November 23: Around 57 people are abducted and murdered in the Philippines.
November 27: Dubai suddenly requests debt deferment. This triggers a global stock market crash.
December 4: Nearly 150 people die when indoor fireworks burns down a nightclub in Perm, Russia.
December 7: The United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009 begins in Copenhagen.
December 16: Astronomers discover GJ1214b – Super Earth.
The events of 2009 in the world were many, some were expected and some weren't, and some changed the course of lives for many. It marked the end of the first decade of the millennium, with a lot of hopes pinned on the decades to come.


Toe Stand Pose is a demanding balance pose that improves focus while calming your mind. This is the twelfth posture in Bikram Yoga, and is also practiced in challenging Vinyasa Yoga classes.
In Bikram Yoga, this pose is referred to by the Sanskrit name, "Padangusthasana" (pahd-ang-guhs-TAHS-uh-nuh), which translates to "Big Toe Pose." However, this is not to be confused with the Ashtanga Vinyasa variation of Big Toe Pose (also called "Padangusthasana"), which is a standing forward fold.
Toe Stand Pose strengthens your abdominal muscles, hips, knees, ankles, and toes. It develops stronger joints, which helps to improve arthritis and knee pain.
The intense concentration required helps to create a calm and focused mind. Regularly practicing this pose improves posture, balance, and grace.
Do not practice this pose if you have a recent or chronic knee, ankle, or hip injury. Due its balancing nature, do not practice Toe Stand Pose if you are currently experiencing headaches, insomnia, low blood pressure, or if you are lightheaded and/or dizzy. Always work within your own range of limits and abilities. If you have any medical concerns, talk with your doctor before practicing yoga.
Begin standing in Mountain Pose (Tadasana) with your arms at your sides.
Shift your weight to your left foot, then bend your right knee up toward your chest. Raise your right foot and bring your right heel to rest on the front of your left thigh or hip. The sole of your foot should be facing the sky, and the top of your foot should rest on your leg or hip.
Allow your right knee to drop down. Bring both hands to the center of your chest in prayer position (Anjali Mudra). This is Half Lotus Tree Pose.
Slowly hinge forward at the hips, strongly engaging your abdominal muscles to aid your balance. Keeping your standing leg straight, release your hands and place your fingertips on the floor in front of you.
Bend your standing leg and bring your hips close to the floor. The thigh of your standing leg should come parallel to the floor, and all of your weight should be balanced across the ball of your standing foot. Rest your buttock on the heel of your standing foot.
Gaze at a single spot on the floor four feet in front of you.
Keeping your abdominals engaged, bring your left hand to the center of your chest in half prayer position. If it is possible, bring your right hand to meet your left, pressing your palms together.
Hold for up to 90 seconds.
To release the pose, place your fingertips on the mat in front of you once again. Slowly straighten your standing leg. Inhale to return to standing, then gently release your raised leg. Repeat for the same amount of time on the opposite side.
Practicing Toe Stand Pose can be a great way to gain leg and abdominal strength, while challenging your concentration and poise. Try these simple changes to adapt the pose to your current abilities.
Only bring your foot up as far as you can without causing pain. If you're unable to rest your foot on your hip, place it on your standing-leg thigh, instead.
If you're having trouble coming down to the floor while balancing, practice the pose with your back against a wall for extra support. Alternatively, place a chair next to the standing-leg side of your body. Rest your hand on the chair for extra support in the pose.
For a greater challenge in the full version of the pose, close your eyes. Practice balancing without using the outside world for reference.
Take it slowly. As with all balancing poses, it's easier to enter the pose slowly and with awareness. If you come into the pose too quickly, you're more likely to lose your balance — and it's more difficult to re-gain your balance once it's been lost.
Keep your spine long throughout the pose, extending through the crown of your head. Imagine that you're trying to touch the ceiling with your skull.
To help with balancing, keep your standing foot as close to the central line of your body as possible.
Practicing Toe Stand Pose will open your hips, but tighter hips will make it more difficult to achieve the pose. Add extra hip-opening poses into your practice to help with your flexibility in this pose. Some examples are Bound Angle (or Cobbler's) Pose (Baddha Konasana) and Extended Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana).
Regularly practicing balancing poses, such as Toe Stand Pose, will increase your ability to keep a clear and calm mind in all situations, both on and off the mat. Adding this pose to your regular routine will open your hips, focus your thoughts, and create beautiful posture and grace that will benefit your mind, body, and spirit!


I love vegetables. Yes, even Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. In fact, my adoration for carrots led me to claim them as my #2 Reason for living in California. Of course, now that butternut squash is in season, carrots might get bumped to #3.
Fall is a wonderful time to visit your local farmers' market. Here in Southern California, farmers' markets are busy year-round, but September is an especially popular month because of its dazzling array of produce. Right now, summer's blazing red tomatoes compete with autumn's sweet, crispy jujubes (pronounced like the popular movie theater candy) for market-goers' attention. For the record, the jujubes won, hands down.
September is also prime time for many Mexican vegetables, such as creamy Hass avocados, tart tomatillos, and fiery chiles. Seeing them inspired me to make this healthy vegetable medley; it is delicious served with some warm corn tortillas.
The variety of crunchy and creamy textures is satisfying, while the cumin-chile vinaigrette provides a sweat-inducing kick. Though parsley or cilantro works well, I would suggest using fresh rather than dried herbs for a bold, clean flavor.
If you haven't seen it, then check out the September Eat Local Challenge and their 10 Reasons to Eat Local Food.
Place vegetables and black beans in a large bowl. Meanwhile, whisk vinaigrette ingredients until fully blended. Pour over vegetables and serve.
Note: Fresh sweet corn on the cob can be eaten raw, which is delicious and crunchy.
Looks so colorful. I love markets!
I love your bright photo's too...it seem the sun is still shining there...here in France it is already cold and cloudy! the vinaigrette sound interesting and I can imagine using it in a variety of salads to lift it...will sure try it.
That is one beautiful and colorful fresh veggie platter! I LOVE farmer's market.I love looking at the flowers, veggies and so many types rice too.
I always love your visits to the Farmer's Market and the colorful and delicious dishes that you create! Have you read the new biography on Alice Waters? It has so much insight into how ideas about local produce and sustainability got started.
I've pretty much neglected the markets in favor of tending and looting my mother's garden, but now that the plot is petering out, I'll hit the stands until they close shop late October. The mild seasons of southern California are appealing, but I couldn't give up the promise of snow.
Snazzy salad, Susan. The colors and flavors are made for each other.
Clean, fresh, bright, oh yes this works wonders for me. And only fresh herbs would do for this one! Really lovely. I'm in Seattle for a little longer and really enjoying Pikes Place Market.
What with all these beautiful photos and the figs below, I'm really jealous! Our farmers markets weren't much to write home about this summer, what with the floods and endless rain. I haven't seen a single fig yet, in the shops--not sure they even grow here. The southern European crops got ruined too, so we're pretty much out of luck.
Susan. this is wonderful! I love the sound of your Vinaigrette, especially with the presence of cumin!
yum yum yum yum yum! i just ate the most delish butternut last night. this salad looks so refreshing and delicious. oh, i've also been eating apples like they'r going out of style!
Ronnell-It is a versatile vinaigrette that's lovely on regular salads and warm veggies.
Asha-I know. How could someone not love farmers' markets?
Nabeela-Ooh, I wish I could have Indian jujubes. I'm sure they are amazing!
T.W.-I was just flipping through it at Borders on Saturday, believe it or not! It looks like it will be a great read. She's an inspiration.
Susan-I do miss the snow sometimes, but I don't miss the shoveling. ;) Thanks, it is colorful and tasty!
Tanna-We loved Pike's Place Market when we went to Seattle. It was so much fun seeing them toss the fish!
Kathyf-Oh, that's right. I'm so sorry to hear about that. I wonder if a lot of produce will end up being imported?
Brenda-Jujubes taste sort of like an apple. They are slightly sweet and very crispy, and the darker they are, the more flavor they have. This year's crop is the sweetest I've ever had.
Aria-We got some amazing Fuji apples last week, though truthfully, I miss East Coast apples.
Another reason to move out of Rhode Island -- we never, ever see jujubes at the farmers' markets here! Lovely recipe -- thanks.
I love all veggies too. And I love salads, but when I make my own, the dressing never seems to stick to them!
I have never seen these jujubes, maybe they are a west coast thing. Your medley looks great, especially since, while the calendar says fall, the heat and humidity still says summer!
Oh, just look at that sea of produce ! Quite the amazing picture, Susan!
I love the vegetables this time of year! If asparagus was a gall vegetable life would be perfect!
Now I know what a jujube is!
Jujubes at the farmer's market sounds so exotic. I've never had those kind -- only the movie theatre kind. When I read about what's available at your farmer's market I get a little case of farmer's market envy.
Your vwggies look delicious, although my husband would veto the zucchini. It doesn't matter how I try to hide it, he always finds it and objects.
Such a colourful dish. I can almost imagine the refreshing and lively flavours. I strongly advocate buying local, even beyond fresh produce.
That looks fantastic. Of course living in the NorthEast, eating local food means nothing but apples this time of year.
oh you are so lucky to have such a wonderful market to go to. I can only see your pictures and feel happy .
Your markets look amazing! Now that it's fall in Seattle I'm envious of your gorgeous weather too!
What a delicious recipe! I often like to scramble some eggs and eat them with a corn tortilla for breakfast ... I usually just use my Cholula hot sauce on them, but this would be an amazing accompaniment. A nice little veggie salad in the morning, very Israeli.
Colourful and fresh! I'd love to try!
Oh, what a lovely post and recipe! Your photos are keeping summer alive for me! That "buy local" sign is very cool, indeed.
I have never seen these at Connecticut farmer's markets----do they need California's sunny climate to grow? And how are they prepared----are they eaten raw or cooked in some way? I'm fascinated by this new discovery and want to get my hands on some SOON!
This sounds absolutely fantastic! And what perfect timing! I recently made a pork and tomatillo stew, and have a couple of tomatillos left over. Thank you for giving me a great idea for what to do with them!
Lydia-Yeah, my parents said, "How come we've never tried those jujubes?" Looks like I'll be sending some their way.
Deborah-Yeah, it's a good transitional dish between seasons.
Veronica-Thanks! They're hard to take sometimes with the lighting and all the people, but it's a fun challenge!
Katiez-I hope you get to try one soon now. They are so yummy!
Nora B- So true. I've begun buying local meats as well, and there is a palpable difference.
Cooking Ninja-I just love them too--they inspire me cook and eat healthfully.
Amy-Funny...and I miss New England fall time.
Bazu-I know what you mean, but I'm envying your fall weather too!
Secret Ingredient-The jujubes are eaten raw like an apple. According to the farmer, their other name, "Chinese dates" come from the fact that as they dry up, they shrivel, and their consistency becomes more date-like. I've had them both ways, but I really prefer them raw.
Toni-Well, I'm so glad I was able to help!
Looks like a great recipe to celebrate farmer's market bounty.
My, but that is just one gorgeous place to stroll through. And a beautiful dish to honour it by!
That looks so fresh and delicious, Susan. Love it!


Classic cheese or create your own pizza. 16''x16'' thick crust, light & fluffy, saucey & cheesey.
Sausage, pepperoni, onions, peppers & mushrooms with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
Breaded chicken breast with slices of ham, swiss, mozzarella cheese and of course ranch dressing.
Chopped broccoli florets, extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, spices, and parsley.
Homemade eggplant, homemade marinara, and mozzarella cheese.
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Chopped spinach and artichokes, fresh garlic and ricotta cheese. Can be made white or red (with or without sauce).
All white meat chicken breast and fresh marinara sauce.
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Jumbo shrimp, fresh garlic, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, and paprika.
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All white meat breaded chicken, chopped spinach, and fresh garlic.
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Spaghetti or penne with ricotta and mozzarella. Made white or red.
Provolone, mozzarella, cheddar, romano and ricotta cheeses. Mouth watering, creamy and delicious!
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Crispy bacon, ripe tomatoes, basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil and fresh garlic make this specialty pizza great!
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Chopped vine ripened plum tomatoes, basil pesto, fresh garlic, fresh mozzarella, herbs and spices.
All white meat breaded chicken, Frank's Red Hot Sauce, mozzarella cheese.
All white meat breaded chicken, pepperoni, bacon, ham, BBQ sauce, ranch and buffalo sauces combine to make this pizza.
Scrambled egg, sausage, ham, and tomatoes.
All stuffed pizzas are double decker style.
Meat lovers will love this pizza.
Peppers, onions, pesto, broccoli, tomatoes, mushrooms and mozzarella cheese.
Chopped spinach, portobello or button mushrooms, fresh garlic, extra virigin olive oil, ricotta, mozzarella and provolone cheese.
Spaghetti, ricotta & mozzarella cheese, meatballs, sausage, marinara sauce and grated parmesan cheese.
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Salami, provolone cheese, prosciutto, fresh mozzarella cheese & roasted red peppers.
Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives & grilled chicken.
Grilled chicken, marinated Portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella cheese & olives with balsamic vinaigrette reduction dressing.
About 30" long, this mega roll is the King Kong of homemade stromboli.
Ham, salami, sausage and cheese.
Eggplant, broccoli or spinach, mushrooms, and cheese.
All pizza rolls are 8"-10" long with mozzarella cheese. Handmade to order.
All of our heroes include lettuce, tomatoes.
Chicken, eggplant, roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella cheese.
Genoa, provolone cheese, capicola, ham.
Prosciutto, fresh mozzarella cheese, genoa salami and roasted peppers.
Ham, capicola, salami, American cheese.
Tuna, salt, pepper, mayo, lettuce, and tomato.
Ranch dressing, ham or melted Swiss cheese.
Artichokes, sun-dried, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, black olives.
Grilled chicken with melted mozzarella cheese covered with homemade plum tomatoes bruschetta and a side of sauteed broccoli.
Eggplant & mozzarella cheese with a red wine mushroom sauce.
Spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, grilled chicken in a light garlic sauce.
Chicken parm, eggplant parm, stuffed shell, Manicotti, sausage or meatball.
Homemade pastry stuffed with cannoli cream and dusted with powdered sugar.
Fried pizza dough with powdered sugar.


The South Korea flag features a white field with a red and blue Yin-Yang in the center, which is also referred to as a "Taegot," (the red color at the top and the blue at the bottom), and four black "Trigrams" surrounding the Yin-Yang. A trigram is a group of three units which are represented by symbols, and in this case, the symbols are long and short black bars. The four groups of trigrams on the flag, are referred to as "Kwae." The Yin-Yang represents the balance in the universe and the Trigrams represent the movement and harmony of the country. The red color of the Yin-Yang represents the "positive cosmic forces" and the blue color of the Yin-Yang represents "the opposing negative cosmic forces." The broken bars of the trigram represent the Yin and the unbroken bars represent the Yang. The four Kwae are symbolic of heaven, earth, water, and fire. The white color of the South Korea flag represents the peace and purity of the country. The South Korea flag is also referred to as the "Taegukgi" which translates as "Supreme National Flag" and it was declared the official flag on October 15th, 1949.
South Korea is a country in East Asia that shares borders with North Korea, East Sea, East China Sea, and the Yellow Sea. Its largest and capital city is called Seoul and is home to ten million people and is the second largest city in the world, following Tokyo. Korea is a country that had over two thousand years independence until it was taken over by the Japanese in 1910 and became a colony. In 1945, during WWII, the Japanese surrendered to the Allied Powers on August 15th, and, as a result, the United States of America and the Soviet Union each owned a portion of Korea. South Korea was occupied by the Americans, under the rule of anti-communist Syngman Rhee, and the North was lead by Kim II-Sung who was positioned by dictator Joseph Stalin. South Korea became the "Republic of Korea" on August 15th, 1948 and North Korea was known as the "Democratic People's Republic of Korea." Both governments were trying to take control and claim the whole of the Korean peninsula which caused a lot of tension and conflict and led to the Korean War from 1950-1953. The Korean War resulted in South Korea and North Korea separated by the Korean Demilitarized Zone (a strip of land going across the Korea peninsula to divide the two areas).
South Korea has one of the strongest economies in Eastern Asia, with the main contributions to the economy being electronics, telecommunications, and steel. Tourism also plays a major role in the economy and South Korea is now the 20th most visited country in the world and the 6th most visited in all of Asia. The main tourist destination is the capital city of Seoul which is home to the popular "Seorak San National Park." Another main tourist attraction is the "Bukhansan National Park," which means "Mountains North of the Han River."
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Leaves, Mulch for Winter
This is my annual note to remind you to collect as many leaves as possible now, both to mulch your garden for winter and to stockpile for mulching next summer. Here are some notes addressing misconceptions and questions that appear every year at this time: What kind of leaves can be used for mulch? All leaves are usable, but black walnut leaves shouldn't be used on some plants until the leaves have been well composted first (this breaks down a chemical called juglone in the leaves, which suppresses the growth of some plants). One hardy perennial myth is that maple leaves shouldn't be used (luckily, no one told my garden, which has been heavily mulched with Bigleaf Maple leaves for 18 years). Even oak and Arbutus/Madrone are fine, but they do take longer to break down. Mixing oak leaves with other tree leaves works well for a fluffy winter mulch and I reserve Arbutus leaves for pathways where their toughness is an advantage. Should they be shredded? Not for winter mulching…
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Here's your chance to win a voucher to purchase a $10 ticket to 'Time Piece', a locally produced thematic rock concert with dialogue while also helping to support Dawn and Cindy, two former Country Grocer employees, each going through challenging times. 'Time Piece' is a thematic rock concert featuring a wide variety of music from artists such as Pink Floyd, Sting, Barenaked Ladies, Tom Petty, Fleetwood Mac, Cyndi Lauper, Neil Young and more brought to you by the people who produced "Peter on the Brink" - Disclaimer: there will be a fog machine and loud music! Win a voucher that will get you into the show for just $10 for the Friday, September 13th or Saturday, September 14th performances and while you save on money on your ticket, the proceeds of the savings will go to Dawn and Cindy. We have 50 vouchers to give away for each night. Enter soon before they run out! There are two nights and two ways to get discounted tickets. For the Friday, September 13th show: G…
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Community People Profiles on the Salt Spring Exchange feature local personalities on our island home. These profiles are short interviews that share with us a little about what each of these folks are thinking about as they go about their lives and work on Salt Spring Island. This profile features Marialyn and Tom Boekbinder from El Loco Taco Marialyn and Tom arrived on Salt Spring Island 5 years ago. Tom is a retired Veterinarian ad after some time got bored. Tom loves to cook and feed people and Marialyn loves working with people and serving them. They purchased the El Loco Taco Mexican food shop last November and have been working hard to learn the business, new for both of them. Making improvements in the menu ingredients, such as fresh meats, smoked on premises and other fresh ingredients. With the addition of the full restaurant, licensed, they hope to make this a place for local to come and eat great food, have a drink and socialize. What brought you to Salt Spr…
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Pruning, Grow Lights, #*!#*@#! Spotted Wing Drosophila and Yams
Well, I don't know if there will be a winter this year or not, but other than windstorms, there hasn't been much winter in evidence. As I started to write this, it was sunny and unusually warm outdoors and I suddenly remembered that early warm weather makes trees bloom early….I leaped up and shot out the door to start pruning my trees and grapes.
Pruning: So this is a reminder to get started now on pruning, especially if you have a lot to do. Start with the earliest flowering trees, such as cherries and peaches as they are most likely to burst into bloom soon. Be sure to only prune cherries and peaches on a dry day, frequently sterilizing your pruners as you go to avoid spreading bacterial canker, which is all too common on these trees in the coastal climate. To sterilizer tools, wipe your pruners with rubbing alcohol or soak them in 1 part hydrogen peroxide bleach to 9 parts water and rinse well.
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Just a quick note that the first cold weather of the year is forecast for this week, with night time lows by Wednesday and Thursday forecast to drop well below freezing in some parts of the region. That's the signal to finish mulching everything if you haven't done so already. Now is the time to add mulch right up over the tops of carrots, beets and other roots to make sure the shoulders of the roots don't get nipped by frost. I like to have at least 6 inches of leaves on top of carrots, etc. when really cold weather starts. Tip: When you harvest your root crops this winter, stick in a marker of some kind to show where to start digging next time—with all that mulch on top you can't tell what has been harvested already. It has been so warm this fall that many things have continued to grow, which is all to the good if some of your cabbages or Brussels sprout plants were rather small at the end of the summer. I keep getting inquiries about garlic that has started to grow: bu…
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Stephen Jenkinson is at it again. More accurately, he's still going at it hammer and tongs, all the while shouldering a new book and a bigger band to bring the 2018 Nights of Grief & Mystery Tour to communities throughout North America. From mid-September through November 2018, the tour will travel west across the lower provinces of Canada from Ontario to British Columbia, before heading south into the States along the coast through Washington, Oregon, and California, then back east via Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Michigan, and New York. For those of already familiar with Stephen's work, including his 2017 international Nights of Grief & Mystery Tour, you'll need no encouragement to purchase tickets now for his upcoming event here on Salt Spring Island at ArtSpring on October 16th, 2018 from 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm. Buy tickets directly on Eventbrite. Nights of Grief and Mystery weaves together the extraordinary talents and skills of internationally renowned author, tea…
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There are three challenges that face every musician. The first is writing new music that's worth listening to. The second is creating a new live show that's worth attending. Both of those have their shares of inspiration and perspiration. They both have their joys and their struggles. Both are largely in the hands of luck and fortune. But there is a third thing that is so difficult most musicians don't even attempt it: coming up with a new genre of performance. And yet, that's what Canadian singer/songwriter Gregory Hoskins seems to have done. Often described with epithets like "best kept secret", "unsung", and "an artist that has flown under the radar", Gregory Hoskins' career spans 11 recordings over 27 years and record deals on three continents. So what is this new genre exactly? And is it "new" or is it an older kind of thing that is just unrecognizable to our part of the world? Whatever it is, He and his band (drummer Adam Hay, and keyboard/vocalist Lisa Hodg…
Last sowing, confusing bugs, splitter alert
There is still time to sow hardy winter lettuce and arugula if you do it this week and now is also the perfect time to sow corn salad for winter salads. Pull back mulches and scatter seeds under tomatoes, squash and other plants that will be finished in October. Corn salad seeds may not germinate until the soil cools down, so don't worry if they don't come up immediately; it is extremely hardy and one of the few greens that can grow (slowly) during the winter. If you are sowing winter greens in a coldframe, plastic tunnel or unheated greenhouse, you could also sow Chinese cabbage, leaf mustard and other hardy greens now, because the warmer environments provide a little more growing time. If you can buy starts of spinach, lettuce, Chinese cabbage and other leafy greens you can still transplant those into your garden (on Salt Spring, Chorus Frog Farm stand still has these available). Grow them as quickly as possible in nitrogen-rich soil with plenty of water. Even if plants don't…
Sowing Sprouts, Irrigation and Pest du Jour
Just a quick note this time, but I couldn't let another day go by without reminding everyone that it is time to sow seeds of Brussels sprouts and any cabbage varieties that need over 120 days to mature (e.g., January King, Danish Ballhead, Red Langedijker). Getting the timing right for these crops seems to be a perennial problem for many due to conflicting information on seed packets and from nurseries. The long season cabbages really do need the whole summer to develop a good-sized head, but no matter what size they are by fall, they still provide a harvest. Timing of Brussels sprouts, on the other hand, is a trickier because if sown too late (after the first week of June), plants usually don't have enough growing season left to produce sprouts before winter—and if they don't form sprouts by the end of October, they aren't likely to have them at all. Of course you can sow Br. sprouts earlier, but by waiting until now to sow them, you largely avoid …
Tomatoes, Corn, Beans, Peas and Pests du Jour
With the warmth last week and the forecast of another sunny week, you can keep right on planting any and all cool weather crops (peas, lettuce, onions, leeks, all of the cabbage/mustard family, leafy greens, Swiss chard, carrots, beets, turnips, potatoes, etc.). It is still too cool at night in most places to rush warmth-loving plants into the ground, including tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers, melons, corn and beans. And don't push sweet basil outdoors too early, either: it can't handle cool, wet weather. When tomatoes can go outdoors depends on your garden microclimate and how prepared you are to protect them with cloches, floating row covers or coldframes if it turns cool after you plant. Tomatoes are more robust than the other tender plants listed (and some tomato varieties can take cooler weather than others), but that just means they tolerate it, not that they thrive. If it is too cool for growth the leaves often turn purple from temporary nutrient deficiencies cau…
Wet Soil, Cool Crops and Pollinator Plantings
Our cold spring continues…with the soil too soggy to work in many gardens, especially after this recent heavy rain. If you squeeze a small handful of soil and it stays together in a compact clod, then it is too wet to handle; it should be moist but still easy to crumble apart after you squeeze it. Trying to turn in amendments in wet soil compacts the soil and crushes the air spaces that let in oxygen and let out carbon dioxide (plant roots, soil microbes, earthworms, etc. all need to breath). If hard clods form when your soil dries out, it is a sign of compaction, often seen in clay soils. Wait until such soil are drier before handling them and keep adding compost and organic matter from mulches to improve soil structure.
Gardeners are always eager to get out there and plant something, but really, there is no rush, especially if have crops in the ground year round. If you are not harvesting lots of overwintered crop…
- April 5, 2018
BC Rural Dividend Grant Funds Salt Spring Shared Business Services Study
As part of its rural development mandate, the Government of British Columbia is providing $39,136 to support community projects in the Cowichan Valley and Gulf Islands, Doug Routley, MLA for Nanaimo-North Cowichan announced today. "The wide range of projects that received grants is a testament to the resourcefulness of the proponents and their commitment to diversifying their community's economy," said Routley. The funding is part of nearly $700,000 in project development grants being awarded to eligible local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations under the BC Rural Dividend program. These grants, of up to $10,000 each, help rural communities develop projects to stabilize their economies and create long-term local employment. "Congratulations to everyone involved," said Doug Donaldson, Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. "The selected projects reflect the strength of rural communities – people working tog…
Hot Tickets for a Hot Show
Opening night for Mamma Priscilla: The Sequin is March 9th! But you have to get your tickets fast. The Sequin is the "sequel" to the 2013 production by Mamma Priscilla's Cagey Revue, and islanders know how good it gets when the Cagey Revue comes to ArtSpring. Some people were known to see the production two or three times! I spoke to Scott Merrick—who wrote the musical, assists director Susannah Devitt, and also acts in it—to ask what audience members can expect, beyond what I gleaned from the ArtSpring website. I didn't see the last show, but the words "Mamma Priscilla" had me hoping that I'd get a real-life sense of what it would be like to be part of one of my all time favourite movies: The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Scott told me that 40 wigs and many costumes are being used during the musical. Three or four people are hard at work applying makeup to the drag queens and kings. For the queen, it can take an hour to an hour and a half just for the mak…
Coreen Boucher
Love A Little Help Eating Healthy?
Valentine's Day marked the "soft opening" of Country Grocer's newest addition—freshly cut fruits and vegetables in its produce section. You can attend the Grand Opening on Thursday, February 15: the cooler shelves will be fully stocked with glistening colours and tasty cuts. The cooler features halved papayas and small watermelons; fresh blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries; fruit dip and guacamole; salsas that taste like they were made in Mexico; and much more. And then, peculiarly, chopped onions! Why? Because one of the goals of this cooler is to make cooking and eating easier and healthier and to make shopping even better for its customers. For example, busy people can walk into the produce section, choose their pre-cut vegetables, then take five steps over to the rack that has pre-mixed grains for a soup from scratch, and go home to make a family meal. Soon, Country Grocer be adding chopped celery, carrots, and fresh chopped garlic to make stews, soups, …
2018 Salt Spring Film Festival: Meet Beau Dick - Maker of Monsters Filmmaker Natalie Boll
The following article was written by Jennifer Cikaluk as part of a series of articles about filmmakers coming to the Salt Spring Film Festival on March 2-4, 2018. Filmmaker Natalie Boll will be attending the festival and leading a discussion about the film following the screening. The Filmmaker series is sponsored by: Stonehouse B&B, Harbour House Hotel and Hastings House. Meet Beau Dick – Maker of Monsters: Interview with Co-Director/Producer Natalie Boll Meet Beau Dick: Maker of Monsters is an intimate portrait of a man, an artist, an activist, a father, a mentor and a true Canadian legend. Co-directors & co-producers Natalie Boll and LaTiesha Fazakas have created an authentic film that chronicles the life and achievements of master carver and storyteller, Beau Dick. The film provides an honest, candid and in-depth look at his life, his influences, his accomplishments and his struggles. Through interviews with family, community members, students, and the art …
Salt Spring Film Festival
Show Us Your Love: Valentine's Day Photo Contest!
Every season is the season for love. Let's face it: Love is trending 365 days a year. But Valentine's Day adds a dash of spice and invokes romance. It reminds some of us to do something different and extra special, perhaps with a bit more flair or creativity, to say, "Thank you for being so amazing." If you you're the kind of couple who loves to do that with fine food and wine then you may want to try to win our dinner for two at Auntie Pesto's (gift card valued at $150)! To earn a chance to win this dinner, all you have to do is upload a photo with you and your sweetheart. Show us your love! (Your "clothed" love, of course!) Whether you're young and ecstatically in love or in your 90's with a twinkle in your eye whenever you see each other, whether you've taken your "flirt" down a few notches over the years or you've taken your flirt up a few notches, we want to see your love. Here are the guidelines for the Valentine's photo draw: Please submit only one pho…
- February 7, 2018
Two Pairs of Tickets for Christmas with Scrooge
One Friday, December 15, Country Grocer gave away one pair of Christmas with Scrooge tickets to Kathy Weisner. And Country Grocer has two more pairs to give away. These are definitely the hottest, most coveted tickets on Salt Spring Island right now! And you can win a pair! All you have to do is get some shopping down at Country Grocer on Tuesday, December 19, at around 1pm. There will be announcement made in store, and to win, you have to go to the announced location in the store for the "Contest in the Aisle on the Isle." Once at the announced location, you will receive a ticket stub for a 50/50 draw. Two of the ticket stubs will be drawn, and two people will win a pair of tickets for the Christmas with Scrooge performance on Thursday night at ArtSpring. Your chances of winning are fairly good! The draw will be shown live on Country Grocer SSI's Facebook page. Keeping the festive spirit of Scrooge alive, Country Grocer is posting a series video clips of a visit by th…
The Hottest Tickets in Town: Christmas with Scrooge
Despite the stinginess of the old miser who we know as Scrooge, a local theatrical production known as Christmas with Scrooge attracts an abundance of generosity. Newman Family Productions will be presenting Christmas with Scrooge for its 47th year since it started. This musical adaptation will be at ArtSpring from December 20th to 23rd. With a veritable cast of thousands dancing and singing islanders into the past, present, and future over the past half-century, this piece of homegrown theatre, according to Kathy Ramsey, is truly a Salt Spring holiday tradition. One enthusiastic donor called it "the sheer essence of 'Salt Spring-ness.'" Kathy, who is chair of the Inclusivity Campaign committee and president of BC Arts, added, "One of our anonymous donors gave us enough to drop kids' ticket prices by $5 from our original projections. Why? Because he couldn't think of a better antidote to the political nastiness creeping into our everyday experiences and felt that island y…
Chilli and Charm This Saturday
When you think of a holiday kickoff, do you think of a chilli cook-off? That's how Salt Spring islanders like to do it! In the brisk air of Centennial Park on December 2, chilli fans will gather around tall heaters as the lineup winds its way toward the various chillis to sample. Mouths water as the aromas of spices fill the air. It's a great opportunity to catch up with community members and listen to the festive melodies of Viva Chorale. Each chilli is a unique, gourmet masterpiece. Last year, tasters sampled seafood chilli with whole mussels; West Indies chilli with lamb and chick peas; a spicy chilli that made the faces of the tender-throated redden; and local lamb chilli brimming with locally farmed veggies. To name a few! The cook-off is from 4pm to 6pm, but come early! The chillis do get eaten. Before you head home, be sure to judge the best chilli, but stick around if you want to be there when the winner is announced. You can cool off your taste buds with apple…
TV Donated Just in Time for Grey Cup
Today was a great day for Tom Woods and Branch #92 of the Royal Canadian Legion. A 65" high definition 4K Smart TV, still wrapped in its box, was delivered to the Legion by Country Grocer's Community Relations team. The TV was a donation in honour of veterans for Remembrance Day and was a way that Country Grocer could contribute to the Legion's facility. And as a bonus, it happened to arrive just in time for Sunday's Grey Cup game! A new TV for the Legion means no longer carrying the current TV, which is quite heavy, up and down the stairs for different functions. Now they have a TV upstairs and one downstairs. It also adds an extra feature for those who rent Meaden Hall for various events. Country Grocer was able to give enough of a donation to help the Legion purchase a 55" TV, a great offer as it was. But after some thought, the Community Relations team at Country Grocer came back to Tom with a slightly different idea: "If you want a bigger one than that, we can cou…
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Discussion in 'Introductions' started by killzone sniper, Apr 25, 2009.
I have the uncanny ability to range find using my nose by the smell of paint !! Sparky will tell you!!! Honest Guv.
Hi bud ,Right first things first come in, pull up a comfy chair, and pour your self a long one, although i havent been here long it just seems like that sort of place .
I'd like to say a big welcome to my lucky charm Mike! Oh and pm me your addy mate I've got your scorecard case!
Kieran Bud just give me the case at the next round, again top bombing sir!!
Are you still doing trigger adjustments?


Every Wednesday night at FUBAR in downtown St Petersburg, FL there is a open DJ night called AfterMath.
If you are new to the whole of DJing or live playing in general, then this is perfect for you! You can stop making music at your house and try your hand on a stage with a killer sound system.


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Q: How to use NVL in where clause I have the following code:
SELECT cr_ts, msg_id, info
FROM messaging_log
WHERE UPPER(INFO) LIKE '%' || TRIM(UPPER(P_INFO)) || '%'
AND cr_ts >= NVL(P_DATE, SYSDATE-10)
AND msg_id = NVL(P_ID, msg_id)
ORDER BY cr_ts desc;

where P_INFO, P_DATE and P_ID are parameters. In the normal case every parameter is NULL. But then the where clause AND msg_id = NVL(P_ID, msg_ID) don't return the rows where msg_id itself is NULL. What did I miss?
How to return all entries when P_ID and msg_id are NULL?

A: Try this;)
SELECT
  cr_ts,
  msg_id,
  info
FROM messaging_log
WHERE UPPER(INFO) LIKE '%' || TRIM(UPPER(P_INFO)) || '%'
AND ((P_DATE IS NULL AND cr_ts >= (SYSDATE - 10)) OR cr_ts >= P_DATE)
AND (P_ID IS NULL OR msg_id = P_ID)
ORDER BY cr_ts DESC;

A: SELECT cr_ts, msg_id, info
FROM messaging_log
WHERE UPPER(INFO) LIKE '%' || TRIM(UPPER(P_INFO)) || '%'
AND cr_ts >= NVL(P_DATE, SYSDATE-10)
AND NVL(msg_id,'*') = NVL(P_ID, '*')
ORDER BY cr_ts desc;

A: If msg_id is NULL, then you cannot compare a NULL value using an equal (=) operator.


I had no idea that I would be writing this book. It only came about because I had many that would ask me for more details about what happened or tell us some things that has happened since. I have had the pleasure of sharing my testimony with the TV show 100 Huntley in Toronto Canada, Houston, Texas, several visits to Atlanta including AtlantaLive Tv show, cnn.com interview and dozens of churches, civic organizations across the southeast. It wasn't what happened to me in the accident itself but how God was able to use me to share the message of more love-less hate, the power of prayer (I had prayer warriors recognized in all 50 states and 5 countries).
The Night That Changed Our Lives: The Devil Pushed Me In A Pit But God Pulled Me Out by Kelly Garner is the story of what happened to the author one winter's night and his awakening to life, to gratitude, and to God in an astonishing and wonderful way. His story about discovering a deeper faith in God, the test, the distress and helplessness his family went through is the story of survival. A man who went out one night to help and thought he would never come back after being severely injured and in the freezing cold for 14 hours. Kelly's story of faith and will power is testimony to his deep faith and determination. Kelly is a living example of how people react when life brings challenges and how they respond to them. Kelly tells readers how the Devil pushed him into a ditch and God pulled him out.
Kelly's story is an inspiration to all readers and his story of struggles turning into a positive outcome once his rehabilitation period ended is encouraging and uplifting. The narration about the author's harrowing experiences is palpable to readers but then it is an example of how miracles can happen, and there is no doubting God's hand, grace, and protection. Kelly's journey of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual survival, perseverance, and strength to healing and thriving will keep readers astonished. The author is honest and straightforward when it comes to sharing his life and ordeals with readers, and the black and white photographs connect readers with the author and his situation. It is a story that reiterates the power of God and how He will answer prayers if done with faith.


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Indie Pop, music video, New Video, Video, Video Review Video
New Video: KUNZITE'S Hallucinogenic and Playful Visual for Euphoric "LEMON SWAYZE"
KUNZITE — RATATTAT's Mike Stroud and Abuela's Agustin White — can trace their origins to each of the project's individual members occasionally crossing each others paths while admiring each other's work: When Stroud was busy touring with RATATAT, White went on a spiritual journey that found him exploring yoga, meditation and psychedelics. Throughout their friendship, the duo had been looking to do something together — and KUNZITE allowed the duo the ability to merge their mind and missions with a sound that blends psychedelia with beat-heavy electronic production and live, organic instrumentation.
The duo's debut effort, 2018's Birds Don't Fly was written and recorded mostly through email. But their forthcoming sophomore album VISUALS, which will be released through Lowly/Wilder Records on August 20, 2021 sees the duo writing and recording material together — in the same space and at the same time. Interestingly, during the album's recording project, the duo realized that they sounded best when they harmonized.
Earlier this year, I wrote about album single "FROSTY," a song that found the duo changing things up quite a bit with Stroud taking up lead vocal duties. But at its core, the song is a summery, beach friendly jam centered around a cosmic groove, easy going bass line and Stroud's laid-back vocals. VISUALS' fourth and latest single "LEMON SWAYZE" was recorded between Stroud's upstate New York barn-based studio and White's Oregon-based domed shaped studio. Sonically, the track is a decidedly dance floor friendly jam, centered around rapid-fire, four-on-the-floor, buzzing guitars, a sinuous, motorik groove and a rousingly anthemic, euphoria-inducing hook — with a playful nod at Cyndi Lauper. As the story goes while recording the song Agustin stood in the middle of his Oregon-based domed studio and felt a channel of energy through the line that came through the studio, and began singing the first thing that came out of his mouth — which are heard on the final track.
"'LEMON SWAYZE' was created with the mission of bringing listeners to their feet, dancing in exaltation while on a crazy joyride," the members of KUNZITE explain. "The track's title was inspired by a vision Agustin had of lemons as spaceships, induced by the consumption of a favorite cannabis strain, Lemon Cake."
Directed by Felix Heyes, the recently released video for "LEMON SWAYZE" follows a day-in-the-life of an effortlessly cool older dude, who is a mix of Captain Lou Albano, Hulk Hogan, Colonel Sanders and The Sopranos' Paulie Walnuts as he wears a green Adidas track suit and drives around town in a lemon yellow convertible, full of lemons in the back seat. And as he zooms around town, he's rocking out and having the best life anyone could have, which includes some absolutely hallucinogenic sequences that remind me a bit of segments of 1,2,3 Contact and Sesame Street. "The video's lead actor, Michael 'Keysey' Keyes, is a Colonel Sanders-esque character who also has Hulk Hogan's mustache, and he asked me if I knew what 'proanoia' was," Felix Heyes says of the video for "LEMON SWAYZE." "He said, 'Well, you know how paranoia is the feeling that unknown things are conspiring against you? Proanoia is the feeling that unknown things are conspiring to help you.' And then he drove off in a 1971 Mustang full of lemons. Being 'proanoid' pretty much sums up my experience with KUNZITE and the team behind this music video!"
The duo will be embarking on a handful of West Coast tour dates in September. Check out the tour dates below.
KUNZITE – U.S. TOUR DATES
Sep 10 Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
Sep 12 Phoenix, AZ – Valley Bar
Sep 14 San Diego, CA – Casbah
Sep 15 Los Angeles, CA – Echo
Sep 16 Santa Ana, CA – Constellation
Sep 17 San Francisco, CA – Rickshaw
Sep 19 Santa Cruz, CA – Atrium
Sep 21 Portland, OR – Doug Fir
Sep 22 Seattle, WA – Chop Suey
Sep 23 Spokane, WA – Lucky You
Sep 25 Boise, ID – Treefort Festival
Tagged with: Abuela indie pop KUNZITE KUNZITE Birds Don't Fly KUNZITE FROSTY KUNZITE LEMON SWAYZE KUNZITE VISUALS LEMON SWAYZE Lowly Records music music video New Video Ratatat video Video Review Video Review: KUNZIE LEMON SWAYZE Video Review: LEMON SWAYZE Wilder Records


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// Copyright 1998-2015 Epic Games, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

/*=============================================================================
	StereoRendering.h: Abstract stereoscopic rendering interface
=============================================================================*/

#pragma once

class IStereoRendering
{
public:
	/**
	 * Whether or not stereo rendering is on this frame.
	 */
	virtual bool IsStereoEnabled() const = 0;

	/**
	 * Whether or not stereo rendering is on on next frame. Useful to determine if some preparation work
	 * should be done before stereo got enabled in next frame.
	 */
	virtual bool IsStereoEnabledOnNextFrame() const { return IsStereoEnabled(); }

	/**
	 * Switches stereo rendering on / off. Returns current state of stereo.
	 * @return Returns current state of stereo (true / false).
	 */
	virtual bool EnableStereo(bool stereo = true) = 0;

	/**
	 * Adjusts the viewport rectangle for stereo, based on which eye pass is being rendered.
	 */
	virtual void AdjustViewRect(enum EStereoscopicPass StereoPass, int32& X, int32& Y, uint32& SizeX, uint32& SizeY) const = 0;

	/**
	 * Gets the percentage bounds of the safe region to draw in.  This allows things like stat rendering to appear within the readable portion of the stereo view.
	 * @return	The centered percentage of the view that is safe to draw readable text in
	 */
	virtual FVector2D GetTextSafeRegionBounds() const { return FVector2D(0.75f, 0.75f); }

	/**
	 * Calculates the offset for the camera position, given the specified position, rotation, and world scale
	 */
	virtual void CalculateStereoViewOffset(const enum EStereoscopicPass StereoPassType, const FRotator& ViewRotation, const float WorldToMeters, FVector& ViewLocation) = 0;

	/**
	 * Gets a projection matrix for the device, given the specified eye setup
	 */
	virtual FMatrix GetStereoProjectionMatrix(const enum EStereoscopicPass StereoPassType, const float FOV) const = 0;

	/**
	 * Sets view-specific params (such as view projection matrix) for the canvas.
	 */
	virtual void InitCanvasFromView(class FSceneView* InView, class UCanvas* Canvas) = 0;

	/**
	 * Returns eye render params, used from PostProcessHMD, RenderThread.
	 */
	virtual void GetEyeRenderParams_RenderThread(const struct FRenderingCompositePassContext& Context, FVector2D& EyeToSrcUVScaleValue, FVector2D& EyeToSrcUVOffsetValue) const {}

	/**
	 * Returns timewarp matrices, used from PostProcessHMD, RenderThread.
	 */
	virtual void GetTimewarpMatrices_RenderThread(const struct FRenderingCompositePassContext& Context, FMatrix& EyeRotationStart, FMatrix& EyeRotationEnd) const {}

	// Optional methods to support rendering into a texture.
	/**
	 * Updates viewport for direct rendering of distortion. Should be called on a game thread.
	 * Optional SViewport* parameter can be used to access SWindow object.
	 */
	virtual void UpdateViewport(bool bUseSeparateRenderTarget, const class FViewport& Viewport, class SViewport* = nullptr) {}

	/**
	 * Calculates dimensions of the render target texture for direct rendering of distortion.
	 */
	virtual void CalculateRenderTargetSize(const class FViewport& Viewport, uint32& InOutSizeX, uint32& InOutSizeY) {}

	/**
	 * Returns true, if render target texture must be re-calculated.
	 */
	virtual bool NeedReAllocateViewportRenderTarget(const class FViewport& Viewport) { return false; }

	// Whether separate render target should be used or not.
	virtual bool ShouldUseSeparateRenderTarget() const { return false; }

	// Renders texture into a backbuffer. Could be empty if no rendertarget texture is used, or if direct-rendering
	// through RHI bridge is implemented.
	virtual void RenderTexture_RenderThread(class FRHICommandListImmediate& RHICmdList, class FRHITexture2D* BackBuffer, class FRHITexture2D* SrcTexture) const {}

	/**
	 * Called after Present is called.
	 */
	virtual void FinishRenderingFrame_RenderThread(class FRHICommandListImmediate& RHICmdList) {}

	/**
	 * Returns orthographic projection , used from Canvas::DrawItem.
	 */
	virtual void GetOrthoProjection(int32 RTWidth, int32 RTHeight, float OrthoDistance, FMatrix OrthoProjection[2]) const
	{
		OrthoProjection[0] = OrthoProjection[1] = FMatrix::Identity;
		OrthoProjection[1] = FTranslationMatrix(FVector(OrthoProjection[1].M[0][3] * RTWidth * .25 + RTWidth * .5, 0, 0));
	}

	/**
	 * Sets screen percentage to be used for stereo rendering.
	 *
	 * @param ScreenPercentage	(in) Specifies the screen percentage to be used in VR mode. Use 0.0f value to reset to default value.
	 */
	virtual void SetScreenPercentage(float InScreenPercentage) {}

	/**
	 * Returns screen percentage to be used for stereo rendering.
	 *
	 * @return (float)	The screen percentage to be used in stereo mode. 0.0f, if default value is used.
	 */
	virtual float GetScreenPercentage() const { return 0.0f; }

	/**
	 * Sets near and far clipping planes (NCP and FCP) for stereo rendering. Similar to 'stereo ncp= fcp' console command, but NCP and FCP set by this
	 * call won't be saved in .ini file.
	 *
	 * @param NCP				(in) Near clipping plane, in centimeters
	 * @param FCP				(in) Far clipping plane, in centimeters
	 */
	virtual void SetClippingPlanes(float NCP, float FCP) {}

	/**
	 * Returns currently active custom present.
	 */
	virtual FRHICustomPresent* GetCustomPresent() { return nullptr; }

	/**
	 * Returns number of required buffered frames.
	 */
	virtual uint32 GetNumberOfBufferedFrames() const { return 1;  }

	/**
	 * Allocates a render target texture.
	 *
	 * @param Index			(in) index of the buffer, changing from 0 to GetNumberOfBufferedFrames()
	 * @return				true, if texture was allocated; false, if the default texture allocation should be used.
	 */
	virtual bool AllocateRenderTargetTexture(uint32 Index, uint32 SizeX, uint32 SizeY, uint8 Format, uint32 NumMips, uint32 Flags, uint32 TargetableTextureFlags, FTexture2DRHIRef& OutTargetableTexture, FTexture2DRHIRef& OutShaderResourceTexture, uint32 NumSamples = 1)
	{
		return false;
	}
};

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


A group of 99 German students was divided into 3 groups, a TM group, an Autogenic Training (AT) group and a control group. They were tested before instruction in the TM technique, and afterwards. After 7 to 8 weeks the TM group showed a significant reduction in depression (p<.01), as opposed to the AT group, that showed no change, and the control group, that showed a slight increase. After 16 weeks the cumulated reduction in depression was even greater (p<.01) compared to both control groups.