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favorable gap between price and value.
This “buffer” acts to protect the investor’s downside in case unforeseen and unfavorable events come to pass.
Investing always carries risk. You want to limit the risk as much as possible by getting the best deal possible on stocks.
The lower the price, the more built-in “protection” you have against value erosion from bad news.
These dynamics are obviously favorable. An investor should constantly seek to take advantage of them.
The good news is that valuing dividend growth stocks isn’t a terribly difficult process.
Fellow contributor Dave Van Knapp has made the valuation process very simple through his “lesson” on valuation.
Lesson 11: Valuation is part of an overarching series of articles designed to teach the dividend growth investing strategy.
AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) is a global pharmaceutical company with a particular focus on immunology and oncology.
As one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, AbbVie has positioned itself perfectly take advantage of a trifecta of global trends: the world is growing bigger, older, and richer.
The global population is growing. People are staying alive longer. And global wealth continues to rise.
As this plays out, the demand for high-quality pharmaceuticals will undoubtedly increase. In fact, increased access to high-quality medical care has a lot to say about the fact that life expectancy has been on the rise for decades.
AbbVie should continue to do quite well, selling billions of dollars’ worth of drugs, as all of this unfolds.
However, one major issue with the business is its concentration on one drug.
A blessing in the sense that its been one of the biggest drug blockbusters of all time: it’s the most widely prescribed autoimmune biologic therapy.
A curse in the sense that it’s become an overwhelming portion of AbbVie’s sales.
For perspective, Humira accounted for approximately 65% of AbbVie’s total net revenue in FY 2017.
There’s a legitimate concern that any major fall in future Humira sales will crater AbbVie’s business.
There are protection mechanisms in place, though.
The drug still has patent protection (through at least the early 2020s) This gives AbbVie time to protect the drug’s sales in the future (via licensing).
Furthermore, the company’s pipeline is strong, with R&D investment growing 16% in 2017, to $4.6 billion.
AbbVie is on pace to launch more than 20 new products or indications by 2020.
Looking past Humira, their portfolio of on-market therapies, combined with the potential of the late-stage pipeline, is expected to generate more than $35 billion in revenue in 2025.
This is a moving target. And it’s impossible to predict where things will be in 2025. But I don’t think it’s reasonable to expect Humira sales to completely collapse and take the business down with it.
This isn’t AbbVie’s first rodeo. They separated from Abbott Laboratories (ABT) and became an independent company in 2013, but that shared legacy stretches back to the late 1800s.
So you have a deep bench of drugs, an experienced management team, and a rich legacy here.
This bodes well for the company’s ability to pay an increasing dividend for years to come.
They’ve paid an increasing dividend for seven consecutive years.
That’s as long as the track record could possibly be, considering the year in which they went independent.
But the legacy business (pre-split) has a dividend history dating back many decades.
The three-year dividend growth rate stands at a stout 15.5%.
Since the company’s inception in 2013, they’ve increased the dividend by 140%.
And they’ve already announced that their Q1 2019 dividend will be 11.5% higher than the Q4 2018 dividend.
This puts the stock’s yield at 4.87%.
A monstrous yield. That’s well over twice what the market provides. And it’s 160 basis points higher than the stock’s own five-year average yield (which is affected by the short dividend growth history).
The big dividend is protected by a payout ratio of 68.0%.
I calculated that payout ratio by factoring out the tax hit for Q4 2017. Like most US companies, AbbVie recorded a tax charge in FY 2017, but this doesn’t reflect the company’s long-term earnings power.
The payout ratio is slightly elevated. But it’s not out of line for the pharmaceutical industry.
Snagging a yield near 5% that’s built on top of double-digit dividend growth is pretty rare in this market. That combination of yield and growth makes people very wealthy over time.
Based on the company’s growth trajectory, I don’t see it slowing down too much over the near term.
We’ll take a look at the business growth now, which will later help us value the business and its stock.
First, let’s look at historical top-line and bottom-line growth since going independent.
The company grew its revenue from $18.790 billion in FY 2013 to $28.216 billion in FY 2017. That’s a compound annual growth rate of 10.70%.
Robust humira sales have helped the top line immensely.
Meanwhile, earnings per share increased from $2.56 to $5.60 (on an adjusted basis) over this time frame, which is a CAGR of 21.61%.
The lower tax rate, combined with substantial share repurchases, should serve as a floor on bottom-line growth.
In fact, AbbVie announced a $10 billion share buyback in February 2018. The board then authorized a $5 billion increase to the existing stock repurchase program in December.
Moving forward, CFRA is predicting that AbbVie will compound its EPS at an annual rate of 12% over the next three years.
Continued Humira growth, licensing deals for Humira, and Imbruvica (AbbVie’s second-largest drug by revenue) sales growth are noted catalysts.
We can also look at AbbVie’s own guidance for further reference.
As of the Q3 2018 earnings release, tight guidance for the full FY 2018 EPS stands at between $6.43 and $6.45. Adjusted diluted EPS guidance is between $7.90 and $7.92, representing 41.3% YOY growth at the midpoint.
Pretty spectacular growth projections here.
But AbbVie doesn’t really need to hit it out of the park in order for it to be a great long-term investment.
With that high starting yield, far more modest growth (say, at 7% or so) would be more than enough to fuel large dividend increases and make everyone a lot of money.
I’d temper my expectations considering the question marks surrounding the pipeline and Humira, but there’s also room for a lot of upside surprise here. AbbVie simply doesn’t need to do much in order for long-term investors to do well. That’s because of the low valuation and high yield.
One area of the business that isn’t as much of a question mark as it might seem is the balance sheet.
I say that because the long-term debt/equity ratio of 6.07 (as of the end of FY 2017) appears to be insanely high at first glance.
However, it’s only so high because of low common equity. It’s not because the company is severely or irresponsibly leveraged.
A more accurate look at leverage is the interest coverage ratio.
At almost 8, this number indicates no issues with AbbVie’s ability to cover its interest expenses or manage its debt.
Moreover, total cash is almost 30% of long-term debt.
The company isn’t in dire straits at all. That’s probably why you see them continuing to buy their own stock back.
I wouldn’t like to see more debt on the balance sheet. The balance sheet isn’t excellent.
But it is in reasonable condition. And it’s not in any sort of danger.
What’s more obviously less in danger is the company’s profitability, which just screams impressiveness as soon as you look at it.
AbbVie averaged annual net margin of 19.03% and annual return on equity of 117.91% over the last five years – and that’s even with counting big drops in 2014 and 2017 due to hits to GAAP numbers.
Now, we should keep in mind that ROE is artificially inflated. That’s because of the aforementioned low common equity.
Still, the net margin is very strong.
If there weren’t question marks regarding Humira’s long-term future, this would be a total no-brainer stock right now.
The yield is near 5%. The company is growing aggressively, fueling massive dividend raises and buybacks. Profitability is through the roof.
Investors remain skeptical over Humira. There’s fear that biosimilars will kill the golden goose.
Of course, there are ordinary risks that face any pharmaceutical company.
There’s litigation, regulation, and competition to concern oneself with. All three of which are intense in the industry.
The P/E ratio (using adjusted TTM EPS) is sitting at 14.01 here.
Whether you look at the industry average, the broader stock market, or ABBV’s own five-year P/E ratio average, this
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the valley was so loaded with flowers and the beauty is indescribable! The fragrance of the earth and the tea from the villagers are worth the hard struggle to reach the pass which has a small peak. A great unique experience which humbles any arrogant human being!
Hi Yogesh, myself Benny from delhi, and we are planning to go to sach pass on 4th night from delhi. We will be going in our Scorpio. It’s not a 4 wheel drive. I would like have your Suggestion on this. Is this doable or not.
Where can I find last couple of year’s closure time of Sach Pass?
Hi, we are planning this trip on a swift. Pls suggest is it safe. Also send me your contact no. will want to clear some points if possible for you.
What do you think will the Sach Pass remain open till 2nd October weekend. Is too tough for the Car like XUV[FWD]. We are planing to Stay in Bairagarh and make day excursion to that place and comeback by evening. Please suggest areas we should be cautious of.
Pardon me as theses are too many questions in one post. Thanks in advance.
Puneet it would likely be open, unless there is snowfall. Kalaban onward the road is bad though it should be doable on an XUV.
Please suggest, if you know, any good staying option around Bairagarh. Spoke to PWD ppl this afternoon but got a blunt “NO”.
Hi Yogesh, i’m arvind from delhi, and we are planning to go to sach pass on 4th night from delhi by Swift VDI. i would like have your Suggestion on this.
how about travelling in mid November this year?
Pass won’t be open at that time.
At that time sach pass road open.
No, Sach Pass won’t open before mid-June.
please tell me, is it possible to visit SACH PASS in MAY end.
and from chamba is it possible to feel the snow in hand in the MAY Month.
Sach Pass won’t open before middle of June.
Yesterday 10 May, 2016 I went to saach pass with my family, Really I felt very dangerous Road and Area. Road is not good, we clicked pics near Waterfall, and return to back because weather was changing, little snow was on road. There I never saw any house,shop and people. So May month is not good for traveling in saach pass.
Because Pass is not yet open.
Road won’t be open early in June and there is no Himachal Tourism Office or Hotels there. You can try finding the status from SDM Office in Killar.
Heyy yogesh, um raghav frm pathankot, us it sure that the roads will be operational till 20th of june as we are planning for it and will it be safe in a scorpio or xuv???
Hi Yogesh, We are planning to go Sach pass in mid august le me know is this is right time to go with Xylo.
It is monsoon season, so not really the best time to Sach Pass, as there can be closure due to landslides.
Hi YOGESH can you suggest river side camping in sach pass, killatr or bairahgar??
None of these places have anything beyond basic accommodation and Sach Pass is just a pass, no accommodation whatsoever. In case you wish to camp on your own, you can camp at Bhagotu, which has a stream. There is also a stream while coming down from Sach Pass to Killar side, but there isn’t enough room to camp there.
This is going to be next to impossible, unless you want to stay on road for each day for more than 14-16 hours and no landslides occurs. Better keep the itinerary limited to Sach Pass, and you should be alright.
Hi Yogesh, me and my office team mate are planning for Sach Pass in 2-3 week of Sep by our cars Santro & Accent, would u plz confirm that these cars can help us there or we have to hire some SUVs.
Kishan, while both the cars would strugle due to low ground clearance on Sach Pass route, chances of Accent getting damaged is more due to greater overhang of front and rear bumpers. My suggestion would be to hire an SUV if possible.
Hi Yogesh, my question related Kishan’s question. Can you please help us in sharing that we should take packed foods or we will get dhabas, also feul is the most important thing do we need to carry extra fuel along with us.
You will get food at dhabas, however at PWD guest house, if the caretaker is sick and you arrive late, you might not get any food. So it is best to take a few packed food packets with you. There is no petrol pump between a few kilometers after Chamba and Tandi i.e. around 300km. So unless you drive a vehicle which cannot run for 350-400kms in a full tank (mileage would be low at times), it would be a good idea to carry enough spare fuel with you.
Also please let us know that do we require any army approval?
Can we ride through sach pass in this october?
what will be the road condition?
when does snowfall starts generally?
and please tell me anything whatever you think about it.
Snowfall starts in October, pass closing is dependent on the weather. If it snows heavily, road can get shut down for a few days or permanently.
In all likelihood it would be closed by then.
Kindly Let me know if this looks good/doable or you have other suggestions.
Instead of spending night at Chamba, spend it at Bhanjraru. Closer you are to Sach Pass, the better it is.
After Sissu, Chandertal would come before Kaza. So you can do Sissu Chandertal on day 5.
Rest looks fine. Make sure to visit Mummy at Gue, Pin Valley, Dhankar and Key Monasteries.
Thanks for the great pointers Yogesh.
My only concern is ” are roads open between Bhanjaru To sach, then sach to killar and then killar to keylong? Which will be the most cumbersome stretch and I heard it might be closed 🙁 /??
Everything depends on the weather. Even though Sach Pass should reopen by then, it can close due to rain or snowfall. From Kalaban to Killar, road is bad. For road status, keep an eye on this thread https://www.bcmtouring.com/forums/threads/2017-lahaul-spiti-and-sach-pass-road-status.70001/.
I am a solo traveller. I went on solo drive upto Khardungla.in My Innova.did quite good.
I am heading for Sach Pass this September.
What’s your advice….whether Innova would be ok??? Or nothing less than 4×4???
I am inspired so much by your writeups….Please give me your valuable tips.
Hello Suj, you can definitely do Sach Pass in your Innova, as long as you attempt it, after the monsoon rain has subsided (usually by second week of September). During monsoon season it is also possible. However, chances of non 4×4 vehicle getting stuck due to mud is higher. Apart from that there shouldn’t be any issue, even though there are sharp hairpin bends, they can be tackled in Innova.
It is a little early on in the season, but as long as the pass is open (it hasn’t opened yet and initially it can close down temporarily due to avalanche or landslide), you should be alright.
As per my talk with a local in Bairagarh the pass will be open from 11th June. However as Yogesh rightfully said initially it can close down temporarily due to avalanche or landslide). BTW we 4 friends are going to sach pass and then to spiti from Delhi starting 24th june on bikes.
It can, but at places it would be fairly difficult for the hatchback with ground clearance issue. So expect at least some bumper and underbelly damage, even if you’re driving carefully.
yet i wud respect what Mr yogeshsarkar has to say on it. His advices which i have been reading now for long are the best and accurate. In fact the best….
If one wnts to go to Sach Pass, it is very very dangerous. From Chamba keep on along the River Ravi then cross Bira Garh, Satrundi (Army Post) whre Army people take photographs and one gets maggi to eat.
My avice is not to go because the there is Kachcha path with cut stones which can damage the tyre of vehicle. Vehicle should be small jeep, speed of vehicle is 10 – 20 Km. if, God forbid, your vhicle breaks down then it will be very very troublesome to get it repaired. Last shops you will get only in Baira Garh and after than it is Satrundi (very close to Sch pass say 4 Km).
Two years back Sept. 201 ) I went there with my wife son and grand son in Swift Dezire, but such vehicle is no no for
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SPCA could come to this conclusion.
The full SHG press release is as follows: ‘The RSPCA's Facebook page has been inundated with posts from angry animal lovers protesting about the RSPCA slaughter of ten German Shepherd dogs using a bolt pistol.
‘According to RSPCA e-mail responses relatives contacted the RSPCA after the dog's owner died and the dogs were left living on their own. An RSPCA inspector decided that the dogs were unsocialised, had a skin condition and therefore were unfit for re homing and should be put down.bThe RSPCA said that if the relatives could not find a rescue to take the dogs the RSPCA would take and euthanase them.
A furious Jayne Shenstone of German Shepherd Rescue told us: ‘There is a large network of GSD rescues in the UK, yet not one of us was contacted by either the owners or by the RSPCA. The fact that the RSPCA would not attempt to contact any other rescue suggests that they couldn't be bothered and that it was easier and cheaper to shoot the dogs.
‘The GSD is naturally very protective and territorial so will guard home and owner. With regard to the ten, their owner had died so one would assume that they would be confused and frightened. To an inexperienced person they would have appeared aggressive.
The SHG has accused the RSPCA of utter hypocrisy.
Anne Kasica of the SHG continued: ‘The RSPCA used the case of David Smith who shot unwanted greyhounds with a bolt pistol to promote a massive publicity campaign aimed at obtaining increased regulation of greyhound breeding, training and racing, despite the claims that the RSPCA made use of Mr. Smith's services. Either it is acceptable to shoot excess unwanted dogs or it is not.
‘This is not the first time the RSPCA has been criticised for shooting dogs with a bolt pistol. They were fully aware after their shooting of two basset hounds in Ipswich in 2004 that the public do not find this acceptable practice.
Ernest Vine, also of the SHG asked: ‘What qualifications does an inspector have to assess dogs in this situation? Is he a vet? The RSPCA uses the yardstick of 'failure to seek veterinary advice' in their prosecutions. How was it possible to assess the mental state of each dog in these circumstances?
‘We are told that a dog's mental capacity is that of the average two year old toddler. Imagine the reaction of a toddler who had been left alone like this and then faced with strangers. Would he be upset? Perhaps be aggressive and try to escape? Or maybe even bite? Could it be that too much is expected of dogs in difficult circumstances and that these dogs were far better behaved than they were given credit for?"
‘We are calling for some check on what happens to animals that pass through large organisations like the RSPCA. Animals are killed before their owners have a chance to claim them. Owners are told their animals are not in RSPCA shelters when they are there and in the process of being re homed.
‘For these reasons the SHG wants a cooling off period for animal sign overs to the RSPCA similar to the protections provided when buying double glazing. Perhaps 28 days would give time for people to reflect on their actions. After all, if the dogs were in need of rehabilitation that would not be an excessive time period and nothing would stop prospective adopters from registering their interests."
The Kennel Club were swift to react to the story and immediately wrote to the RSPCA with copies going to key politicians. Kennel Club spokesperson Caroline Kisko told OUR DOGS: ‘We were shocked that the RSPCA took the decision to shoot ten German Shepherd Dogs with a bolt gun and question whether this can possibly be in the best interests of the animals.
‘We have written to the RSPCA, not only questioning the manner in which the dogs in this case were euthanised but also asking them to take steps to try and ensure that no dog is ever euthanised, which might still have a chance of being re-homed.
‘Local breed rescue organisations in this case have indicated their willingness to help, were they to have been approached by the RSPCA, which makes it all the more tragic.
‘Putting a dog down should only ever be a last resort and we urge the RSPCA to work much more closely with breed rescues in the future, who are often able to find the dogs within their breed new homes, with owners who will love and care for them.
‘The Kennel Club supports breed rescue organisations in the good work that they do and a full list of breed rescue clubs can be found on the Kennel Club website at www.findarescuedog.org.uk"
The full Kennel Club letter written by Caroline Kisko to John Rolls, Director of Animal Welfare Services of the RSPCA read as follows: ‘The Kennel Club has been deeply concerned to learn that the RSPCA had ‘humanely’ euthanised ten German Shepherd Dogs, by captive bolt, in Wales after their owner had passed away.
‘This case has been highlighted to us by concerned rescue organisations that specifically look after the welfare interests of German Shepherd Dogs. They have informed us that the RSPCA took this decision on the basis that it was ‘the most humane form of euthanasia’ which would ‘minimise distress to the dogs, while also being the safest method for those people responsible for dealing with the animals. Restraining the dogs and then shaving a limb to prepare for a lethal injection would have caused these animals unnecessary suffering, due to the animals suffering from a severe skin condition.’ - RSPCA HQ Advice Team.
‘Firstly, the Kennel Club would question whether this was indeed the most humane form of euthanasia because the dogs would still have to be restrained in order to be shot - this has understandably angered and upset many people. Secondly, whilst the Kennel Club recognises that the RSPCA often has to deal with large numbers of dogs that need to be rehomed, we would urge you to seek the help of breed rescue organisations.
‘As an organisation which works to prevent cruelty, promote kindness and to alleviate the suffering of all animals, we fail to see how destruction can be in the best interest of the animal when specialist rescue organsations might quickly find the dog a suitable home. We would question why the RSPCA cannot work in conjunction with these organisations in the interest of animal welfare – since the likelihood of successful rehoming would be significantly higher and would reduce the number of dogs being gratuitously euthanised.
Ironically this story has broken at a time when the Kennel Club is highlighting the work and importance of breed rescue as our story inside this week’s issue shows.
In fact clubs can be even more helpful by completing a simple survey to give the Kennel Club more information on the valuable work down at ground level by breed rescue. Many people involved in this story have asked why the RSPCA did not get the next of kin to contact a recognised breed rescue or in fact, the Kennel Club itself as suggested by Mrs Kisko.
In the meantime Jayne Shenstone of German Shepherd Rescue feels like big brother is watching her as her web site is apparently being constantly monitored by the RSPCA.
OUR DOGS contacted the RSPCA on Tuesday as the only statement we had seen appeared on line and had been widely circulated amongst interest groups. RSPCA Press Officer Andy Robbins re-confirmed the original statement issued on July 16th 2009: ‘We received a call on 23 June this year from a member of the public relating to 10 German Shepherd dogs at an address in Pontardawe, in South Wales. The caller said the dogs’ owner, a relative, had died and the dogs had been living on their own.
‘An RSPCA inspector visited the premises that day and assessed the animals. The inspector took the decision that none of the dogs were at all suitable for rehoming due to concerns about their aggressive behaviour and lack of socialisation with people. The dogs were also suffering from a severe skin condition.
‘We explained the next-of-kin that they should contact other rescue groups for help. The next-of-kin were made fully aware that if the RSPCA became involved, the dogs would be euthanased.
‘The owner’s next-of-kin later contacted the RSPCA again and said they had been turned down by other charities, including the Dogs Trust, who were unwilling to take on the animals and they signed over the dogs, fully aware of what would happen.
‘A decision was made following a discussion between eight RSPCA officers that the most humane form of euthanasia would be to use a captive bolt. This would minimise distress to the dogs, while also being the safest method for those people responsible for dealing with the animals. Restraining the dogs and then shaving a limb to prepare for a lethal injection would have caused these animals unnecessary suffering, due to the animals suffering from a severe skin condition.
‘The inspector euthanased the dogs using a captive bolt. After a discussion between eight officers, this was decided to be the most humane method. It was also the most suitable as the dogs were too dangerous to approach for a vet to administer a sedative, to allow for a lethal injection.
‘The dogs were taken outside into the garden of the house on a grasper, given a few moments of exercise (it is unlikely they had been outside in weeks, if not months) and then the inspector used a captive bolt.
‘The house was in a remote and isolated situation, away from any other properties. Each dog was euthanased away from the rest of the dogs which were kept
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level down (to Variations), I see a quad of Permission/Deficiency, Expediency/Need. This seems to differ (in terminology) from the Narrative First article. They assign a quad in the Mind quad (Certainty/Potentiality and Probability/Possibility) that is in a DIFFERENT TYPE.
And then I realized that there's an app called Subtext, which may or may not have different terms from Dramatica, but they still seem related somehow, because the author of Narrative First articles seems to be an expert in Dramatica.
Have the terms changed since the Dramatica book was placed online? Is Subtext a different beast altogether?
Thank you for your help. I may be simply looking at things incorrectly.
The 3D Model aligns correctly when the world it is exploring is balanced. Since stories are about inequities, imbalances, the model twists and turns, like a 4D Rubik's Cube*, to represent the universe of the story. That is the strangeness that you are seeing in that article.
The specifics of how this model twists and turns is proprietary knowledge to the company that created Dramatica. Thus, the Dramatica program is used to reveal the results. Within the program is a report called the Plot Sequence Report. That is where you see those results.
*No, that's not a typo. The model combines space and time, and so you have 4 Dimensions, instead of 3.
@Hunter OK, that makes sense. I noticed in the Dramatica book, the authors briefly touched on this, but they didn't dwell on it long (enough to explain it). So, in other words, you need to program to do it for you?
And do you know anything about Subtext? Is this Dramatica-as-an-app or completely unrelated?
First of all to clarify: Jim Hull (@jhull) is a Dramatica Story Expert who writes Narrative First and does the Narrative First podcast. Subtext is his app/service which is entirely based on Dramatica but adds features, functionality, masterclasses, etc. and is designed in part to simplify and make Dramatica accessible as a tool for people who just want to jump in and write in addition to helping to understanding the theory (which can take a while).
Regarding your questions on terminology, I'm not completely sure I understand your question. You're correct that the Issues (Variations) under the Concern of Conceiving are Permission, Deficiency, Expediency, and Need.
Certainty/Potentiality are the Problem and Solution under the Psychology quad.
It's alright. Seems that I cross-cross-posted... Plus, you answered a part of the question I missed. The fact that those articles will sometimes skip through a level, and hop to the bottom of the model. Thanks!
Subtext is run by @jhull and relies on reports from the Dramatica program, and analyses done using the Dramatica theory. If the Dramatica theory is Mathematics, then Subtext is Physics. The theory holds the information and structure, while Subtext focuses on the application. I use it for that very reason.
Problem Solving-Style --> Search this forum for information on this one.
These are the only changes that I am aware of currently, but you'll find that they mean effectively the same thing. The truth is that some stories are more amenable to the original terminology, while others are more amenable to the switched up terminology. Overall, though, you'll be fine using the original terminology.
As @Lakis, said, though, Jim is a Certified Dramatica Story Expert, so that's important to know, too.
@Lakis, okay so I think I hadn't gone far enough into the Appendices (of the Dramatica book) to see there's a whole "floor" of Psychology Elements. Duh. I see them now.
And do you use Subtext alone? Or with Dramatica software? How do you like it/them, if you don't mind saying?
If the Dramatica theory is Mathematics, then Subtext is Physics. The theory holds the information and structure, while Subtext focuses on the application. I use it for that very reason.
That makes sense! Do you use Subtext alone or with Dramatica software? Thanks for all your help!
I use both but I'm a Dramatica nerd.
I think purchasing the Dramatica software is a worthwhile investment if you're going down this path at all. Aside from the proprietary stuff (like Signpost order), it's really hard to understand the theory without plugging things in and seeing how it fits together.
Subtext has an awesome outlining feature.
You could just use Subtext if you're okay with picking a premise/storyform from a story that has already been analyzed. (EDIT: Which is totally fine BTW and maybe even recommended).
But even then I would recommend having the Dramatica software if nothing else to help understand how it works.
I use both. Many of the stories I write have a Storyform that is either uncommon or has not yet been written. (With the fact that I can barely find movies that I enjoy, and there are over 32,000 Storyforms, it's no wonder that I write the odd ones out.) Thus, I need the Dramatica program to actually figure out how the model gets twisted. In other words, there are no stories analyzed in Subtext that match the Storyforms that I have.
From here, I use Subtext to work out the feel of more difficult parts of my story. By using Subtext, I can load up the reports from Dramatica, and get a basic outline. I modify that outline with the tools in Subtext, using gists and re-arranging story beats to better match my idea. Since Jim's service divides up a story into a structurally appropriate outline, it can also ensure that you don't move things in a way that would break that structure. Once I've finished with that, I may or may not move to a more free-form program, depending on the story I'm writing.
The treatment that you can get from Subtext can be very useful, and for some stories, I'll actually use that. For others, I'll need a deeper outline than the treatment provided by Subtext, but it makes for a good starting point in those cases. Thus, there is use in both.
Also, I totally agree with @lakis. I think we are, in effect, saying the same thing from different points of view and experience.
Good to know! It's always good to hear people enjoy using something. I'm more apt to purchase it then, if it will help me learn the theory! Thank you for your help!
Thus, there is use in both.
While I did switch to Changed for Main Character Resolve (because it makes more sense to me when you look at the end of the story to determine the resolve, is it Steadfast, or is it Changed? Plus, it helps to differentiate it from the narrative Element of Change, something altogether different), I have yet to make those other changes to terms Hunter marks down. Things like Uncontrolled to Free or Non-Acceptance to Rejection. Eventually, I'll have an option to do that, but not quite yet.
The whole purpose of Subtext is to provide a practical approach to using Dramatica. I have a ton of experience helping writers across all mediums (screenplays, novels, games) and wanted to put that in a form that could benefit everyone. The theory is not all that complicated, and you can see a significant improvement in your writing, IF you concentrate on the big parts first--that's what Subtext does.
The one thing that was briefly mentioned that I need to write about more are the weekly classes (the Writers Room). Every week on Thursday we get together for an hour to go over intricacies of the theory or like we did this last week, analyze a script on the Blacklist and figure out why it's there and not in theaters. I had no idea this would turn out to be as fruitful and as exciting as I though it would be when I started. We learn so much in the open forum discussion that just isn't possible here or in a podcast. We already have 40+ hours in the archives, and I have no intention of stopping!
@jhull Yes, I think Subtext would help me re-outline my novel. I've already written it, but I've failed in ways that I already have reasons for (ugh), and I think the Dramatica theory would help to set a strong foundation for a major rewrite. So, I guess the last question I would have for you (and @Hunter already answered this a little, I believe) is: do I start with Subtext, or start with Dramatica to get the theory down, then export into Subtext? Am I thinking of this correctly?
And sadly, I don't live in LA (I'm assuming the writers' group is there?), so I'll have to follow online.
I would start with Subtext--Dramatica isn't really something you get down, it takes a long time to become proficient with it. Subtext short-changes that process by making a lot of assumptions about what you want to write and the kind of outline you're looking for. Then, once you're feeling strong with it and want and/or need complete control over everything, I would move to Dramatica.
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smooth sailing from there on…just pure fun!
Once I was in my backstrap and facing my warp, I measured out regular lashing points…one for the exact half way point (counting the warps to find the center), one to separate the solid color from the pebble section, another to mark the center of the solid color section etc…while measuring, measuring and measuring again. This helps ensure that the warps are not too bunched together in one section or too spread in another.
You know what comes next….Please don’t hate me when I say that I like making continuous string heddles! And there are two sets to be made for the pebble weave method that I learned (well worth it I say for the picking up it saves you). But, wait! Did I tell you that my Guarani weaving teacher uses three sets of heddles when she does pebble weave?
I used two of the long swords to separate the pebble sheds and then sat down for a loooong heddle making session! Not a single mistake…that is VERY unusual.
May I remind you with the following photos that this piece I am weaving is NOT wide in the world of backstrap weaving.
Of course, pieces of all lengths and widths are woven on these simple looms. Above left, a lady in Santa Catarina Palopo in Guatemala is inserting the long sword into the heddle shed of her tremendously wide warp.
In contrast, above right, you can see the tiny sample band my Guarani weaving teacher, Angela, wisely made when she learned a three-color pick-up technique from a visiting Aymara backstrap weaver from Chile. Although Angela weaves on a vertical loom, she wove this piece on a body tensioned set-up with the warp end attached to her waist with cord.
In San Roque, Ecuador, the widest pieces are woven by the men in the household.
Celinda from the northern Chilean highlands is weaving a narrow band while a weaver from Pitumarca in Peru has a stunningly wide discontinuous-warp piece on her loom.
Narrow, wide and somewhere in between…I can only keep trying to push my width comfort zone little by little. I hope that the series of wide pieces I am planning will help me reach another level.
So, if you are contemplating going a little wider than your own comfort zone, don’t forget that there are lots of cool things that can be done with plain weave. You don’t need to do any complicated pick up patterning. I showed many examples of colorful stripes, resist dyed pieces and programmed warp patterning when our Ravelry group participated in a plain weave weave-along.
Do you remember Jennifer’s beautiful pieces?
Never mind if you want to make something wide but still feel nervous about all those warps… you can always join two or more bands together and create something amazing. Do you remember Amber’s tote bag?
I have done a little behind-the-scenes house cleaning and have put the two tutorials on the Guatemalan patterning techniques, used to create the weft patterns at left, on their own separate page so that they now show up in the tutorial list on the side bar.
As these tutorials were originally part of blog posts, there is a bit more chat in them rather than straight out instructions which I hope is not too distracting. You can see the tutorial page here.
And here is a little teaser for next week for those of you who may have tried the warp substitution technique in this tutorial.
Tracy, who lives in Doha, Qatar showed all of us in the Ravelry group a picture of a Bedouin textile a friend of hers had bought in a weaving cooperative in Oman. We all ooohed over the beautful black-and-white shajarah patterns and the familiar al’ouerjan design.
Those of you who have tried these techniques will know that warp substitution is really quite simple. Unfortunately the back of the pieces have really long floats which can be very ugly and impractical. One way to get around that is to weave the designs in double weave.
However, the weavers of the Omani textile had gone another route and have found a way to at least tie down the floats so that the back of the fabric is a lot tidier. This means that you could use the woven pieces for purses or bags without having to worry about lining them or having things get entangled in the floats. Tracy suspects that the cooperative has designers who are encouraging the weavers to employ this technique to make the textiles more attractive to buyers.
Tracy photographed the front and back of the al’ouerjan pattern strip on the large Omani textile. It was first thing in the morning when I saw it and had to sit down and warp up a sample straight away so I could figure out how they had tied down the floats. That’s my sample pictured above…right side on the left and reverse on the right. You can see that it makes quite a difference! The sample starts out with the typical long floats until I figured out what I needed to do to tie them down. So simple really!
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Hey Laverne! Your new piece looks beautiful, and ambitious! Can’t wait to see the finished product. I guess you’re blessed to actually like making continuous string heddles….I’ll need a new mantra (“I love making continuous string heddles”).
Thanks! When I am opening the heddles for the pebble weave, as soon as the shed has opened I let go of the opposite heddle but keep pulling up on hard the heddle I am trying to raise. I then swap hands and can pick up the sword with my right hand and insert it.
Those al’ouerjan patterns were fun to weave and I loved the result, but do find the floats on the back to make the piece impractical. Can’t wait until you reveal the secret of how to weave them in!
love your new weaving, colors and design. can’t wait to see the final result.
love getting your blog on the usual Thursday, my little treat.
Love the new piece! I know we are odd, but I actually like making the continuous string heddles too. The part that stymies me is the finishing of objects. Yes, Tracy’s piece is enticing and beautiful.
I’ve been working on the socks that I promised my cousins when we stayed at their house in Santa Cruz, CA last year. I’m using Turkish style socks, with patterns from the book called “Simply Socks”. I think these patterns will work well with the simple float pick up. I think the one I’m following called “Crazy curl” is just the right size for my current WIP. It is a lot more complicated that the simple diamond and triangles I’ve been doing, but I think I will give it a shot. Too many WIPs. I need to follow some of your advice.
I am intrigued by these sock designs you mention. I bought a book on patterns for knitted mittens of the Komi people of Russia for the same reason….gorgeous designs to adapt to my weaving.
Hi Laverne! Wow, I am going to be on the edge of my seat all week waiting for the tutorial on tying down the warp-substitution floats. Thank you in advance!!!!
Perfect timing for me, since I’m itching to get wider. Thanks for all the tips.
It’s also encouraging to hear that you are inching your way out, little by little. I’ve been so impatient to weave wide, but if it’s challenging for you, it will definitely not be easy for me.
I will take all your advice and share my efforts soon!
Thanks so much Tracy. I ‘ll show the pictures this week as a follow up.
Hi Laverne. It`s been a while since I`ve written to say how great your work is and how effectively you present it on your blog! A big thank you again for the fine way that you support all kinds of weavers everywhere!
I`ve just returned from another LONG trip to India where I enjoyed meeting many weavers and seeing some outstanding examples of tribal textiles as well as fine silk Another huge dose of inspiration!
India!! Imagine…I was born there and have not been back to visit let alone do a textile tour. I am sure we will be seeing projects from you soon with evidence of all the inspiring things you saw.
I am from Antalya Turkey. Living and working around a farm.I am learning to wave from your site.Thank you very much. Your site is just like a big school!!
Well, I use two times string for each string. I think, this is the reason but, my mother says me to ask you.
Thank you very very much!!!!!
I think that one of your problems might be the kind of yarn (strings) you are using in your warp. It shouldn’t be anything hairy like wool while you are learning. I recommend using some kind of cotton. I don’t know if you can get cotton for crochet where you live. This kind of cotton is twisted tightly and is easier to work with. You shouldn’t use anything that is soft or hairy.If you don’t use a smooth yarn, you will have trouble opening the sheds even of you have made your heddles and done everything else correctly. There are ways to work with the hairy yarns
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go? Have you ever petted a deer? Can we get a deer as a pet? Do you like to eat fish? What kind do you like? I don’t like fish. I want to catch them and stuff them. How big is an elephant? Have you ever had an elephant? I want to ride an elephant…” And they went on and on and on.
Lesson Learned: Kids are resilient. So many people tried to comfort me by telling me this, but I didn’t really get it until I experienced it. This has been way harder on the rest of our family than it has for Evan. He gets to make new friends, hang out with Ronald McDonald, and feel better.
As we near the end of Evan’s treatment (hopefully), it’s fun to look back on the lighter side of the experience. Evan got to come home for Christmas weekend. While we had a few bumps, he did amazingly well. He is working hard and making progress. We’ve never been able to see this side of him, and it has been the biggest gift we could have ever asked for. I believe all of your thoughts and prayers were a huge contribution, and we thank you from the bottom of our heart.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, wonderful and peaceful 2011.
#1 They call it “big hair” in Dallas.
#2 Your new cowperson boots are gorgeous, and I covet them.
Case studies, white papers, proposals.
You are too fantastic Ms. Julie 🙂 Thanks so much for your comment.
I wanted to let you know that you have such a powerful spirit in you to be able to share your experiences with everyone. Bless you and your family for your trials, tribulations, and triumphs. I saw you in Austin last August, and knew immediately you were a wonderful person. Your story is such an inspiration to everyone else in a similar situation. I do count my blessings that I am fortunate not to have that to go through, and while I have my own problems, I have always known there are more people less fortunate than I am. Thank you for sharing, and you are always in my thoughts and prayers. I am sharing with the whole office. Please tell your family and yourself to keep your head up, things are looking up for you!
Your comment made my eyes well up with tears. I can’t tell you how much it means to me. Thank you.
With guilt I must admit I have not been diligent about reading your weekly posts. When I opened this one and saw what you and your family have been going through, I cried like a baby. Like so many others, I will pray for your family AND donate to the Ronald McDonald House every time I pick up a Quarter Pounder with Cheese-no onions. But in addition, I’d like to share some things I am thankful for.
First, I’m thankfor for you and your ability to touch so many lives with what you do. never forget how much influence you have with your story and your ability to write about it. Second, I’m thankful for Evan. He is a sweet adorable child of God who was given special challenges to overcome. I don’t know why…but I do know you will all be stronger for it. Third, I’m thankful for Jay. What a special man to know the situation he was walking into would be difficult, and loving you and Evan enough to stay and give you the extra support you need. No one can do this alone.
Wow…tears now rolling down my face. I have missed you and think of you often. Thank you for your comment…thank you.
Thank you for sharing your amazing story and the “lessons learned”. Many times we focus on what is happening to us and don’t take the next step to lessons learned. What great inspiration! You are still in our thoughts and prayers!
Thanks, Martha. Thanks so much for the prayers. It’s tough to find them sometimes, but they’re there.
I once had a ‘pixie’ that looked a lot more like Kevin Bacon hair. My rememdy was to dye it pink…not sure why that helped, but it made me laugh instead of cry. Also, check out the festivals at the Hindu Temple Barsana Dham (http://www.barsanadham.org/about_barsana_dham.html). They often offer elephant rides.
You are rockin’ the extensions – way to make lemonade out of the mullet haircut.
Congratulations on the awesome progress, and for making it a meaningful family experience!
Ha! Can’t wait to have Mongolian.
Thanks for sharing, Anne! AND we are excited that you will be cooking for the families at Austin’s Ronald McDonald House. Volunteers (and sometimes restaurants) provide lunch and dinner each day for our families. You have first hand experience about how important this is!
You have an amazing knack for seeing the good in all situations, and I thank you for sharing your perspectives today. You have brought a smile to my face.
Thanks, Jan! I look forward to meeting you.
Thank you for your continued enthusiasm and commitment to what you do. I also experienced the house in Dallas with my son and it has been awesome to see many of the same blessings and gifts that we received while there earlier this year as you are experiencing as well. One thing to note, that God is faithful and He will not give us anything we cannot handle. We just need to trust Him completely. God bless you!
Lately, I’ve said that I think God has too much confidence in me. I’m glad you experienced the same amazing experience at the house. They have been so incredibly helpful.
When we had lunch a month or so ago, my gut told be you were a very special person. I am in awe of your resilience! I truly look forward to seeing you on ” the other side” and getting to know you even better. Thanks for being an inspiration to all who read your blog (and to all who are lucky enough to be in your life!) Continued love and prayers to you and your family.
Anne, you continue to be a real inspiration to the rest of us. To think you are still keeping up your weekly postings from Ronald McDonald House! My best to you, Evan, and Jay.
Last month I went to the Starbucks we met at last year. I sat in the same seat and first asked for God’s forgiveness that I let a whole year go by without getting together! Then, I just thought about the three hours we spent ‘catching up’ and tried to imagine what your year has been like since then. Girl, I don’t know what to tell you other than I can’t imagine your year, but am in awe of YOUR resilience and your heart. Perhaps the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree (thus explaining Evan’s resilience!).
By the way, I think you could have two mullets with sideburns and still the only thing people would notice is your beautiful smile and sweet heart.
Your comment made me cry…in a good way. I have to clarify because there has been a considerable amount of crying in the past couple of months 🙂 I look forward to catching up at Starbucks or wherever you choose when I get back. Will you touch base in Feb or March?
As I sit here crying while reading your post, I am more thankful than ever that way back when, you invaded my personal space in that fateful “Spanish for Dummies” class – Your resiliency and humor amazes and inspires me, and I am honored to call you my friend. I wish you, Jay, Evan, Riley, and your mom a wonderful, prosperous, healthy, and happy 2011!
I’m glad I invaded your personal space as well my friend. I love you.
I am glad to hear that things are going better. It is an answer to prayer.
Thank you for your inspiring and entertaining words. Our paths haven’t crossed at the House yet (I’m Friday 6-9 pm, but during The Trains at Northpark I’m an exhibit manager and take that shift off), so I look forward to meeting all of you soon.
I hope to meet you soon, Jerry. Thanks for your comment and all the hard work you do.
I was so moved by your comment, I forwarded it to the management team at the House. I totally agree that they made the whole situation much less scary and daunting. It’s one of the few places you say, “I hope I never see you again” when you leave. I hope and pray that Eagan is doing well. Again, thank you for your comment. Oh, I think I’m at 5 lbs. too.
What a contagious, positive spirit you have-and what a blessing that is especially to your son! We too have a special needs son. He receives treatment in Dallas at Scottish Rite and has for the last 6 years. We also stay at the RMH and were so taken away with people who volunteer so much in order for us to be comfortable and be able to spend as much as needed at the hospital! It’s a wonderful place that people don’t understand unless they have been there! The RMH is such a blessing! We too thought we’d lose weight from the stress if everything, but those awesome volunteers are awesome cooks and we too gained weight!! My prayers are with you all!
Thanks so much, Lisa. I pray all goes well with your son’s treatment. Thanks again for taking the time to write.
I’m glad Evan is doing better and I will continue to pray for him, you and the rest of your family. I always look forward for your posts
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, I am a very happy 69 year old man! There is one caution….you need to use, actually use the program! You need to use the program each day, each day! If you do this then, bingo; reading a Russian newspaper will be a very sure thing! Kristina wants us to really learn Russian, and this program will enable that wish to become a reality.
I thought that News in Slow Russian would be a great opportunity to progress in my language learning but put off buying it because I wasn’t sure if it would be worth it. I found out that only by paying for full complement of articles could I get the most out of the program.
I read and listen to articles every day, listening over and over the same articles and slowly adding new ones. What I’ve noticed is that the articles repeat words and phrases, which reinforces the learning. Considering how much time I’ve spent trying to learn Russian, this great tool is worth the cost.
I enjoy the News in Slow Russian course because it offers such a wide variety of reading materials. It’s current, interesting, and there are so many articles to read for different levels. I can listen to an article as many times as it takes me to get the gist of what was said. The words that are written in bold with an English translation are so helpful and accessible. I can’t thank you enough for this resource! Such a great way to expand your vocabulary without pouring over long lists of words that seem to take forever to memorize. There is such a need for reading material for those in between Beginner and Advanced levels of Russian. Kristina is a master for having created such a tool for students to learn her native language. Great program!
News in a Slow a Russian is an amazing resource. I’m so happy I found it and I can already see how much it’s improved my vocabulary and comprehension.
News in Slow Russian now is an essential part of my studies. I work full time and don´t really have much time to study languages. Nevertheless, I managed to incorporate daily news in my busy schedule. I normally read new articles in the morning when I am taking the metro, then listen to slow audio when I walk from the metro to the office, and on the way back I listen to the audio in normal speed. For me, this is an amazing stress free way to improve my Russian. All together I think it takes no more than half an hour a day and always on the go. Thank you for building this wonderful service! PS. Post more news about politics, please.
I have been studying Russian on my own for 4 years. It is slow going, but I find the language endlessly interesting. I was mostly working from a grammar book and a couple of internet language programs, but they really don’t give enough practice in reading and hearing the language regularly. I tried children’s books, but they get boring after awhile. News in Slow Russian gives me an interesting article every day that I can translate (with help if I need it). I have learned a lot of new vocabulary, and even more important, I can now translate unfamiliar words by recognizing the root and looking at the context. I am not yet up to listening to the news being read, but I know that is coming soon. Thank you Christina for doing this!
I am almost 70 and have been working on learning Russian over the years. “News in Slow Russian” has been a tremendous help because it delivers contemporary language (selfie, drone, etc.) rather than tourist dialogs (Where is the hotel?), and because I have found that the best way to acquire a language is by listening to the language (Russian) spoken clearly, slowly and with proper pronunciation and intonation. I look forward to each new podcast, and I am also a big fan of your adaptions of literature. I hope you continue to provide this great approach to learning Russian. You have really helped me to acquire the Russian language.
I appreciate receiving daily “News in slow Russian”, the choice of topics, the difference in levels, it helps a lot in learning Russian, thank you very much.
The best purchase I ever did was my subscription to news in slow russian. It motivates me so much to read and learn russian every day. The articles are not too long, so there is no excuse not to do it! And besides that, they are almost always interesting. The two versions of audio makes it perfect. Thank you Kristina for this perfect website, and for making the learning process so stimulating, interesting and what’s more… effective. It is totally worth the money!
I have found News in Slow Russian is an engaging way to extent my study of Russian. The articles are of high interest, written to include words that I want to know. I find it fun and a change of pace, a way of keeping on task longer, and without strain. I would like to have a way of creating my own vocabulary list on-line, choosing words from articles, and testing myself periodically.
I find the news articles to be a unique learning experience; providing such great language support while reading a vast variety of current news articles has helped me revive my Russian reading ability. I love the slow/normal audios to go along with the articles! And the glosses are also great helping fluency.
News in Slow Russian is one of my favorite Russian learning resources on the web! Being able to see the words and hear them spoken is the best way for me to learn a new language.
These materials are great! I was formally taught the Russian language (courses from beginning to advance), but after I graduated I needed material to help keep my listening skills solid. I started out with beginner and begun working my way towards advance listening and writing down what I understood, then going back through the transcript to see what I missed. The transcripts have highlighted collocations for easy reference (simply toggle the mouse over the highlighted word) and every word is stressmarked, which is great if you want to read the transcript out loud for developing pronunciation. In all this course helps you develop all of the necessary skills any learner of any language needs: listening, reading, speaking (I have pronunciation in mind). If you are merely beginning or are already at a higher level, I strongly recommend this course as a necessary supplement to what ever you are already doing to study the Russian language. Удачи!
I have been looking for a long time for a good source of graded real Russian to study. The separation of articles into levels really helps me find something which is both of interest, but not as far above my own progress as articles for native speakers.
News in Slow Russian is an excellent program for maintaining listening skills and improving vocabulary. After spending the summer of 1975 at Moscow University, I achieved a certain level of proficiency in the language. After many years with little practice, I find News in Slow Russian a great help in getting back my listening comprehension. The texts are interesting as they cover many timely aspects of society and culture. The accents are given, so it isn’t necessary to check where they fall, if they have shifted from a basic form or not. The material could well be used by a small group for practicing the spoken language through simple questions or retelling the basic points of the article, which are always worth thinking about. The slower Russian is a big help in getting ready for the normal speed. When I listen to the news from Moscow (I can get Segodnya, Vesti and Novosti on my computer), I understand the speakers so much better after the preparation of 30 minutes or so right before. Language study takes time and endurance like most worthwhile projects in life. The preparation with News in Slow Russian for me is like doing warm-up exercises before running or doing vocalises before singing. Just hearing the magnificent language is like listening to my favorite music, it’s a great experience, a long journey I started when I was 20 and now at 88 it still gets better as I go along. I really enjoy the sound of the language at the slow speed and I think to myself that is is the Russian language of Lermontov, Chekhov and Akhmatova. I read the article out loud before listening to it and think to myself that I am speaking this wonderful language too. The course is a real help in developing language skills and in keeping them alive and well.
I study Russian at a university, and I love my studies, not only of the language, but of the rich Russian culture. While I earn good grades, learning the language as fluently as possible as an adult learner, is my most important goal.
News in Slow Russian has been a gift. My classes are great at adding to my vocabulary, but not my listening skills. Hearing relevant cultural material at a pace in which I can understand, then increasing the speed of delivery really makes a big difference. I haven’t come across any other program like Kristina’s. Молодец, Кристина, спасибо большое!
Having a good basis, this course help me to memorize many words put in particular contexts.
A very good method to immerse oneself in Russian. Always arrives on time.
Great site for improving listening skills and vocabulary. Constantly improving resources – check out new ‘Books’ section. Keep up the good work.
Language learners tend to have more difficulty with listening than with speaking, because we can always limit the speed and complexity of what we are saying, but we can’t always force other people to speak slowly and use only simple words. Therefore, listening practice is essential once we get past the beginning learner stage. News in Slow Russian site does listening practice the correct way: both slow and normal speed audio; transcript of the audio; interesting and often positive news (not just depressing news about earthquakes and airplane crashes
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irty years ago there was no such thing as a 10 inch screen on the top of a boat console that could tell you exactly where you were in real time. There was no magic machine that could look deep into the bottom and tell you exactly what the structure looked like and also if there were a bunch of fish down there. We didn’t have 40 foot center console boats that could run at 50 MPH in a 3-4 foot sea or skinny water flats boats with a 100 mile range that could float in 5 inches of water. We didn’t have $400 sunglasses or reels with super slick drags and hair like fishing line and we surely didn’t have the damn internet! The advances in fishing technology has exploded over the past few decades and it has allowed even novice fisherman the ability to have a good shot at being able to catch fish and for those of us who were already pretty good at catching fish without technology we can go out and wreak havoc. We can run further, go faster, stay out longer and find areas that only a few years ago were untouched. And then came the internet! It used to be that most fisherman kept their mouth shut about their favorite fishing holes and a secret spot was just that…a secret spot, but with the internet there is no such thing as secret spots anymore. With a multitude of online fishing websites, weather websites, articles, you tube videos, social media, daily fishing reports, online forums and chat rooms you can sit at your desk at work and know exactly when and where fish are being caught in real time. And once it hits the net you better believe that everybody with a fishing rod will be heading out as soon as they can to get into the action. It has gotten to the point that the fish really don’t have a chance, they get beat on day in and day out with very few places left to seek refuge.
Throughout this article I have placed most of the blame of our shrinking fisheries on us as fisherman but there have been a number of uncontrollable influences as well. For starters it has been pretty well proven that global warming is real though some politicians seem to think that it some sort of a huge hoax cooked up by scientists. I am outdoors most everyday and I really can’t tell you exactly how/why things have been changing or what impacts they have had on our fisheries but every year I do notice that we are trending towards more windy days, more violent storms and consistently higher water temperatures. As for the impacts of global warming the jury is still out in regards to how it is impacting many local fisheries but I would imagine that where we will begin the see the impacts first is in the upper extremes of North America, coral reef areas and also in highly migratory fish. As far as localized weather impacts that have recently hurt our fisheries the freeze of 2010 had the biggest impact. This freeze killed many fish such as snook in the South Florida region and also did a good number on our speckled trout and redfish populations here in South Carolina. I do give the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission a lot of credit for the way that they handled their fish kills however. Within weeks of the freeze they closed down the snook fishery and only recently opened it back up…that was a nice proactive move on their part! Another issue that doesn’t really come to mind for many people when looking at fisheries management is economical influences and it is likely because it is extremely complicated. A quick example would be increase in fuel prices that we saw a few years back. I am sure that this alone had a multitude of affects on our fisheries but one of the main things that it did was cause guys to downsize their big gas guzzling offshore boats (offshore fishing closures influenced this as well) and buy more economical inshore and backwater boats. These guys are still going out fishing, they are still going out harvesting as much as they possibly can so it basically put a lot more pressure on the near and inshore fisheries.
If there is a way to screw up a fishery the government will surely find a way to do it. I am almost convinced that they do it on purpose. Do we need government controls on our fisheries? Absolutely, without government controls people would go out and kill everything as quickly as possible but the government needs to do a much better job to protect our resources! We had a situation a few years back where NOAA closed down red snapper, bee liners and dramatically cut the sea bass limits in federal waters for the North Atlantic Fisheries Region. Believe me I am all for tighter restrictions when it comes to fishing but this decision was 100% political and had nothing to do with sound fisheries management practices. Moreover, of all of the fisheries that needed to be shut down these would have been last on the list as they were all very healthy at the time. In fact, we have gotten to the point now with red snapper that it is difficult to catch anything else because they have taken over! What really concerns me though is the trickle down effect that these policies made on other state fisheries. All of this took place at around the same time as the increase in gas prices which only compounded the fact that nobody was going to spend $4.00 per gallon to run out 40 miles just to release most of the fish. With so many guys switching from offshore to inshore fishing (and these are guys that know how to fish and generally go out to kill) with these new regulation we have seen dramatic decreases in the numbers of our inshore fish populations. As far as our state SCDNR fisheries managers; they have made absolutely no changes in bag or catch limits even though the fisheries are steadily declining and it doesn’t look as though there will be changes coming anytime soon. I guess that they are planning to allow the rest of our fisheries dwindle down to nothing just like the cobia before they decide to take action!
Is there poaching going on out there? Yes! This especially holds true for the recreational anglers because they are not required to report their catches as a commercial fisherman would when he takes his fish to market. Is their a black market for fish? Yes! Many local restaurants will buy fish from people who don’t have a commercial fishing license, this was hugely prevalent back in the days when we had lots of cobia which helped to deplete that fishery and it still goes on today. The problem with poaching is that it is so hard for the wildlife officers to catch a poacher unless they get the guys red handed with illegal fish in hand and a lot of these guys have secret compartments on their boats or make multiple runs in a single day and once those fish leave the boat it is nearly impossible track when or where they were caught. Moreover, these poor wildlife officers are stretched so thin. Between policing hunters, boaters and fisherman they only have time to check a small fraction of the boats out fishing. In the past 5 years I can count on one hand how many times I have been checked by a local wildlife officer and I do understand that they know that I am a charter boat captain who is on the up and up but this goes for everyone out here. Nobody gets checked and everybody knows it so we are basically left to follow the rules on the honor system…with at least 90% of all fisherman being greedy you know that a lot of illegal fish are making their way to some good old boys freezer.
Well I don’t think that we can rely on the good nature of our fellow anglers to all of the sudden decide to change their ways and do the right thing so our only option is to hope that the state government will make some meaningful changes before it is too late. In our case I don’t know that it will be possible because as far as I know the SCDNR does not have the power to make changes in fisheries limits…What? You got it, even if there were 2 redfish left in all of South Carolina our own Department of Natural Resources would not have the power to change the limits and protect those fish. For fisheries limits to be changed it needs to go through the state legislature and we all know how politics work. If however, we were able to make some meaningful changes these would be my suggestions and I know that a lot of people out there would go out of their minds because someone suggests that we actually make changes the don’t allow them the possibility to stuff their freezer full of filets. But if we don’t get on board and start making better policies there won’t be any fish to stuff in the freezer! In my opinion, fisheries management is very easy though fisheries managers seem to make it overly complicated. We have been fishing for and studying these fish for decades so we ample information to protect them. First off, during the months that fish are spawning shut the fishery down, other states have done this and it has paid big dividends. Next tighten the bag limits at least until the fisheries recover and then possibly look at loosening them up some. Wow that wasn’t so complicated was it. Below would be my personal suggestion for SC saltwater bag limits. Moreover, each fishery would be fully closed during its respective spawn except for redfish because all of the breeding class redfish are over the size limit anyhow.
Outside of these regulations other fisheries should be looked at as well but at this point these are the fisheries that are in the most trouble.
In conclusion, I know that this is a long article and I thank you for reading. I also know that this only scratches the surface as to the complexity of managing our resources for long term sustainability but I surely hope that we don’t lose the precious fisheries that we have left. One thing that has been proven time and time again is that you give fish a chance to rebound they generally do so rather quickly. A few examples would include the Nort
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Do—do you know the difference? You cannot say “therefore.” If you say “therefore,” that is not—it is, you know, the condition—”therefore”—a reason or excuse, you know, or something—for your lazy [laughs] practice. So it is not first principle any more. Everything has buddha-nature, period. No idea follows. No[t] any kind of idea comes up by that statement. So, “Everything has buddha-nature,” someone say [thumps table]. Yes! When—only when you could say so, that is the first principle. You—you shouldn’t say “therefore” [or] “but.” That is the first principle.
But when we talk about actual practice you can say “therefore,” [or] “that is why,” you know, “even it is so,” you can say so. That is the difference between first principle and the second principle. And if you confuse the first principle and second principle, you don’t understand anything. You are always going, you know, round and round: no end [to] your confusion. You will be always confused. So when you practice you should be strictly involved in the rules. There there is the first principle, actually. Moment after moment there is first principle.
So even so, you know—I explained the other night, if we, you know, if we realize that our practice is lazy practice, then you—you may feel it—feel—you don’t feel good. And this kind of mistake is happening every day, and we—we cannot enjoy our practice. What should we do? And what I said was that you realize your practice is not good. What mind, you know, found out your lazy practice? Your big mind found out your mistake. So if you find out the big mind which is working on your lazy practice—small-minded practice—then, at that point, at least your practice is good. So before you make some complaint, you should appreciate the big mind which appear in your mind. That was, you know, my answer.
It looks like [I said], “Whatever you do it is okay,” but I don’t mean that. Important point is, you know, only when big mind appear, the small mind, you know, will vanish—should vanish. You should not compare a big mind to a small mind. What I’m—what I mean is don’t worry about your small mind when you have big mind.
How to continue your true practice based on the big mind is the point. That is the point. But I didn’t—I did not mean even though you have lazy practice it is okay. That is big misunderstanding. It is not okay. But if I say so, it is not okay. You will be discouraged if it is not—if I say it is not okay, so [laughs] your practice of—will be the continuous, you know, practice of “not okay.” One after another, “not okay practice” will continue [laughs]. You feel in that way, but if you carefully, you know, think about it, the continuous, you know, practice of wrong practice is big-minded practice—continuous activity of big mind. If you understand in that way, that is, you know, true understanding of your practice.
In your big mind, small mind has some position—some place. Good and bad also has some place, some seat. We cannot ignore the small mind of wrong practice completely. There is some seat. That is big mind. The small mind—even though the mind is good, small mind does not allow for—for wrong mind or small mind to sit together. Even though it is good, you know, good practice, but small-minded good practice is not real practice. Big-minded good practice is really, really good practice. And it gives a seat for the good practice and bad practice. And you don’t feel so bad about your bad practice. And you will not be arrogant with your good practice.
You don’t like mostly sermon or lecture. Why you don’t like is—when you—when someone give lecture, you know, someone will convince [you of] something, you know—convince you [of] something—something special. But Buddhist lecture do not, you know, force anything on you. What we want is to have, you know, big mind—to acknowledge things as they are, to clear your mind from various one-sided wrong understanding of things. That is, you know, the purpose of lecture.
Sometime, you know, we slap you or are angry with you. Someone may talk, but why they—someone become angry is to correct—to cut off your delusion, or to empty your mind. If someone stick to some one-sided view, it is pretty difficult to get rid of it for humans and for the creature[s] too. So [laughs] there must be, you know—we try various way. The purpose of why, you know, we do so is because we want to get rid of the wrong concrete idea in your mind—that’s all. Do you understand? That is what I wanted to tell you tonight specially.
After making many lectures, almost every evening, I found out that you didn’t—some of you didn’t understand what I meant. Most people like Zen because Zen has no idea of things or no idea of good or bad, you know. That is why people like it [laughs]. But we are pretty strict with our practice—maybe very strict. Even though, you know, we are very strict, we do not seriously cope [?] with the problem in our practice—actual practice, which—we have always smile, you know, even though the way we practice is hard. You know that that is the second principle. It is something to help us. Even though, you know, your teacher is angry, you do not take it so seriously [laughing]. That is trouble [speaking more quietly] [laughter]. You know that that is the second principle, not first principle. So when I say something, mostly about rules, I say it with smiling, so you don’t take it so seriously [laughs].
Do you have some questions? There must be many questions. Hai.
Student A: Rōshi, I thought that our eyes are focused [2-4 words unclear].
Suzuki-rōshi: I—I am sorry I couldn’t follow it.
Student A: Shotaku [?] said our eyes should focus.
Student B: Shotaku [?] said that we focus.
Suzuki-rōshi: Oh, focus. Not [1 word unclear], you know, you are not gazing at anything. “Focus,” we say, but it is—not to gaze but to, you know—focus some, maybe four feet ahead. At first it is difficult just to, you know, put focus on some area. Unless you see something, some beginner may put something four—three-four feet ahead. If there is nothing, they pick up, you know [laughs], edge of the tatami. That is easy, maybe, but that is not the best way. If you have something to watch it is easy, you know, to be concentrated, but you are—you should be—should be able to have [half?] focus, you know. Best for—maybe for you four feet or more feet ahead. Do you understand? Hai.
Student B: When you—can you say something about—about [1 word] or for us to [2-3 words] in our practice? How we can help each other?
Suzuki-rōshi: Uh-huh. Hmm. Best way to help others is, you know, to have good practice. If you have good practice, that is the best way to help others. That is very true. To help others is not different from to help themselves. But original, you know, this is again—again, you know, the first principle. There is no—you and others is not two. One. You see? That is the first principle. You should—even intellectually, this is the reality we should accept—ultimate reality.
You cannot—this kind of—the first principle is something which you cannot, you know, ignore. It is very true. But [laughs] it is true, but if I talk about for students who listen to me, looks like I am talking about something, you know, which you—something [that has] nothing to do with you. You may feel in that way.
Everything is one, you know. Even though I say so, it doesn’t help you [laughs]. Even though I talk about Buddhist philosophy, it doesn’t help. Your actual problem is always with you, and just philosophy—philosophical understanding of Buddhism doesn’t help. But the philosophy—Buddhist philosophy is so true that you cannot deny it. And it is so, you know, universal and so common, so it is not so interesting either. Maybe when you discuss something, when you have argument with some other people, it may be interesting [?], you know, because your philosophy is graceful [?]—graceful [?] philosophy. So you will win anyway. So it maybe graceful [?] [laughing].
But it—it doesn’t help you at all. So—but you cannot deny it, that’s all. If that is so true, if that is the ultimate truth, why you have problem, you know? The actual questions start from that point. If we are Buddha—all Buddha—then why we hate each other?
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in my modern day garden as a link to such ancestral gardens.
The seed pods dry to brown and easily release the seed.
Castor beans are toxic due to ricin, a chemical present in the flesh of the seeds, but not present in the oil. Although the lethal dose in adults is considered to be four to eight seeds, reports of human poisoning are rare as the seed coat is quite durable and can pass intact through the human digestive system. Poisoning occurs when animals ingest broken seeds or break the seed by chewing.
Castor plants are striking ornamentals. They can vary greatly in growth habit and appearance. The variability has been increased by breeders who have selected a range of cultivars for leaf and flower colors, including scarlet, bronze, or maroon leaves, topped by large, decorative seed pods in shades of red, orange, or maroon. Plants make an excellent temporary screen or exotic backdrop for the back of the border.
In this North Carolina garden, the castor plants provide a backdrop to the annual beds.
Intolerant of frost, castor plants can be started indoors and planted out once the soils warm, or planted directly in the soil in spring. For best results, soak seeds in water for 24 hours before planting. The large seeds should be buried about one inch deep. Castor plants prefer full sun and should be kept evenly moist to get growing.
It is not recommended to attempt processing of castor oil at home. But do save some seed of your plants, as there is some effort to outlaw their sale.
The 19th Annual Festival of Kino will be held throughout the town of Magdalena, in Sonora Mexico, 18 to 22 of May. This year the celebration commemorates 50 years since finding Padre Kino’s bones.
If you live in Southeastern Arizona, please come to one of my lectures. Look for me at your local Pima County Library branch, Steam Pump Ranch, Tumacacori Mission (founded by Father Kino), Tucson Festival of Books and other venues. After each event I will be signing copies of my books, including the latest, “Southwest Fruit and Vegetable Gardening,” written for Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico (Cool Springs Press, $23).
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“Succulent” Events with Succulent Tastes–and Invitations….
It’s show time in the desert–S’oo’ahm masad or “yellow moon” for the Tohono O’odham–the month in which seemingly everything in the Sonoran Desert blooms a glorious yellow, arroyos lined with blooming blue palo verde and mesquite, hillsides covered with paper flower, palo verde and cactus blossoms.
These spiny, possibly-threatening desert plants have amazing nutritious gifts to pollinators and other hungry creatures, including ants, packrats… and humans.
Tia Marta here with an invitation to learn lots more about our many species of Sonoran Desert chollas, how they fit into the fabric of desert life, and how they have been used by traditional people for generations. Come join Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society’s SONORA XI gathering next weekend Friday-Sunday, April 15-17, 2016, for a rich opportunity to enjoy demos, tastes, lectures, and exhibits. You can learn more about this downtown Tucson event (held at HotelTucsonInnSuites) and register at http://www.tucsoncactus.org. On Saturday, April 16, I invite you to attend one of my ethnobotany demonstrations at the open conference. I’ll guide you through careful “hands-on experiences” with edible and useful succulents, complete with some surprising and yummy bites!
Last weekend we celebrated the beginning of the cholla harvest at Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace’s Mission Garden in a workshop led by Flor de Mayo’s Tia Marta (www.tucsonsbirthplace.org/archives). We explored its ecology, taxonomy, traditional preparation, its culture and archaeological evidence. The class was topped with a feast using cholla buds in several innovative and delectable dishes–one with heirloom White Sonora Wheat. For great cholla recipe ideas, scroll back to an earlier Savor blog post https://savorthesouthwest.wordpress.com/2015/03/13/heres-to-the-budding-desert/. For additional interesting cholla information and dried cholla buds for purchase, check out www.flordemayoarts.com.
Another desert food staple–worthy of being considered a medicine as it is so effective in balancing bloodsugar–is our own prickly pear. With de-spining and preparation you can enjoy its tangy taste as nopalitos, pickled, stir-fried, or in salads. Enjoy nopal dishes at some of Tucson’s favorite restaurants like Janos’ Downtown Kitchen or Teresa’s Mosaic. Attend the demo nopal preparation and tastes at the SONORA XI Conference….(www.tucsoncactus.org).
Seeing the heirloom winter White Sonora Wheat growing tall and green at Mission Garden, its swelling kernels in the “milk-stage,” I’m envisioning the harvest to come, and to plans for La Fiesta de San Ysidro Labrador, when the wheat, first introduced to S-chuk-Shon by Padre Kino, will be maturing and ready to thresh. My mother’s wonderful caregiver Rosa has introduced us to a delectable recipe she created celebrating both White Sonora Wheat and the fresh vegetables currently available at farmers’ markets. Her recipe for Market Veggie Omelette with White Sonora Wheat follows–light as a souflee.
Find dry cholla buds at the Flor de Mayo booth at Sunday’s St Philips farmers’ market, at NativeSeeds/SEARCH store, at the San Xavier Farm Coop booth at Thursday’s Santa Cruz market at the Mercado, or at the Tucson Cactus&Succulent Society’s SONORA XI conference next weekend. You can find the freshest greens for Rosa’s Veggie Omelette, including local baby spinach, onions, etc at our many Tucson farmers markets, especially at Tom’s Marana-farm booth at Sunday St Philips market (www.foodinroot.com), or at the Community Food Bank booth at Thursday’s Santa Cruz market at the Mercado. Easily grow your own shallots for the omelette with NativeSeeds/SEARCH’s I’itoi’s onions–the snappy little spreading onion that keeps on giving.
Come witness ever-growing inspirations for your own garden by visiting Mission Garden at the foot of A-Mountain, Tucson–it’s a must! There are wonderful docents there to guide you every Saturday morning now that the weather is warming. In Mission Garden we see examples of cultivated food and native medicine plants that have fed and helped humans in this valley for over 4000 years! With that track record for desert living, chances are these same plants can help support us into an unsure future of hotter and drier weather–with assurance and nurture. We owe inexpressible thanks to those farmers and gardeners who have preceded us!
Jacqueline Soule this week, to discuss an herb you can plant now. This herb is a large shrub/small tree that can even be used as a houseplant! I am speaking of bay (Laurus nobilis), also called laurel, or bay laurel. (In Spanish it is called laurel.) Bay is used for Craft, Culinary, Ornamental and Pest Control purposes.
In ancient Greece and Rome, the bay tree was considered sacred to Apollo, the sun deity. Leafy branches of bay were woven into wreaths to crown the heads of kings and queens, priests, priestesses, poets, bards, and the victors of battles and athletic or scholarly contests. At the first Olympics in 776 B.C.E., laurel garlands were presented to the champions of each contest. During the Renaissance, doctors, upon passing their final examinations, were decorated with berried branches of bay. From this ancient custom derives the French word baccalaureate (from “bacca,” a berry, and “laureus,” of laurel); this has been modified into the term “bachelor” in referring to one type of college degree.
Bay has been used medicinally for centuries. It has a reputation for soothing the stomach and relieving flatulence. Bay has also been used as an astringent, diuretic, narcotic, or stimulant. An infusion (tea) is prepared for these purposes.
Oil of Bay, extracted from the leaves, contains many components, including cineol, geraniol, and some eugenol. Studies of the purified essential oil have proven bactericidal and fungicidal properties. Use as a narcotic may be due to the eugenol found in bay (an oil also found in cloves), which has been shown to have sedative and narcotic effects in mice. Bay is used externally, and considered by some to be a healing agent for
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Weekly brand announcements will be made on Epic Brewing's social media accounts. Twitter: @EpicBrewing Instagram: EpicBrewing Facebook: Epic Brewing Company. The Utah Beer Blog will also spread the word as soon as we get the info. What are your thoughts on this new packaging option?
We got our hands on the list of breweries that will be pouring their suds at this year's Utah Beer Festival. It looks like there will be over 50 different breweries pouring this year - that's defiantly a record for any beerfest in the state thus far. Conservatively that will equate to over 200 different beers that will be offered-up for the tasting.
You'll get 5 starter tokens when you enter the festival, that way you can start sampling beers right away, no waiting to buy tokens to get your first sip of beer. All draft beers/draft ciders are available in both 5oz sample pours or 12 oz. pours. High point beers will be poured into your 5oz taster mug. All draft samples are 1 token, high point samples range from 2-4 tokens (90% fall under the 2 token price). 12oz. beer prices vary from 3-5 tokens based on the price of the beer. Additional tokens can be purchased at one of the two token booths located at the festival. You can buy 5 for $5.
Some of the breweries above are listed by their importer/distributor - so count on a few more breweries to be added to this list. Hope to see you there!
Oh yeah, Baby! It's New Beer Friday, and if that's not enough for you to celebrate it's also Pie & Beer Day! I know that many of you have your Pie & Beer Day celebrations already planned out. Weather your celebrating at home with friends and family or hitting some of the many planned events around the Wasatch Front, these great new beer option can only make your day better.
Not much happening this week, but there will be shload of Pie and Beer Day events to check out tomorrow. Here's what I've been able to confirm is happening along the Wasatch Front. Not seeing your event? Please share!
BarrelHouse - 315 24th Street, Ogden's BarrelHouse has teamed up with Pretty Smitty Pies to pair four (from scratch) pies with some of the BarrelHouses finest beers. Starts at 5pm and goes 'til there ain't no more pie. $5 per pie/beer sampler.
Beer Bar - 161 E. 200 South, Salt Lake City from 3 p.m. until the pie runs out. Pie Pass is $20 at the door, and includes five pieces of pie. Beer additional. Proceeds benefit KRCL Radio.
Shooting Star Saloon - 7350 E. 200 South, Huntsville; 801-745-2002. Apple or berry pie à la mode served until pie runs out. Draft beers available.
Uinta Brewing - 1722 S. Fremont Drive, Salt Lake City; 801-467-0228. Stop by the newly remodeled Brewhouse pub for pie and draft beers.
What is Pie and Beer Day? At it's most basic it's a play on words: "Pie and Beer" sounds like "Pioneer". It's origins are vague and it's time in Utah is unknown, but what we do know that it has been deemed important and it's here to stay. What was once reserved for backyard gatherings and tavern revelry is now out of the shadows of the Pioneers and ready for it's time in the light.
If you're like me and tend to spend any time here at the Utah beer Blog, your connection to Pioneer Day in Utah is mostly that of a spectator - you understand why some may find it important, but for the most part it's just a waste of a free day. Pie and Beer Day was created as a counter culture alternative for people that don't fit into the established green jello and hand cart mold that has been around for generations.
Every year, Pie and Beer Day's momentum increases. More and more people are discovering what this wonderfully kitschy day has to offer. It's not just about drinking beer or filling our, er... "pie holes" with pie but that other non-LDS cultures matter and that our way of celebrating life in Utah is just as legitimate.
The Pie and Beer Day manual is short and brief. Gather friends and/or family - bring pie and beer - have and consume. It's been this way for years and it's a formula that has proven to work.
If you're looking to step up your game and get out of the back yard, KRCL and SLC's Beer Bar are putting on their Second Annual Pie and Beer Day Celebration. The event is a fundraiser for the radio station and will feature pies and beers that are specifically paired for maximum enjoyment.
The locally made beers will be provided by RedRock - Squatters - Uinta - Wasatch - Bohemian - 2 Row - Shades of Pale - Hoppers - Desert Edge and Epic Brewing.
The event is on Friday July 24th (Pie and Beer Day) and will go from 3pm-5pm at The Beer Bar located at 161 e. 200 s. in SLC. This event is limited so you're thinking of showing up at 4pm your likely to be SOL. If you can't make it to Beer Bar, create your own celebration. You can't lose! We're talking pie and beer folks.
One of the mountain region's most popular breweries has finally set it's sights on Utah. Oskar Blues was founded in 1997 in Lyons, Co and made a huge impact on the craft beer scene with their phenomenally popular Dale's Pale Ale. The brewery was also one of the first craft breweries in America to embrace cans as their primary packaging back in 2002.
In March of 2015 Oskar Blues acquired Perrin Brewing Co. out Michigan - this acquisition was backed by a significant investments from Fireman Capital Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm that already has significant investments in two Utah-based craft brewers — Wasatch and Squatters, which make up the Utah Brewers Cooperative.
Now that you have an idea of who Oskar Blues is, here's what you really care about. Which of their beers are coming to Utah? Oskar Blues current standard line up of beer consists of seven labels: Dale's Pale Ale, Mama's Little Yella Pils, Pinner, Old Chub, Old Chub Nitro, Deviant Dale's and G'Knight. It's likely most or all of these will be in the market in the next few months.
These are quality beers from a great brewery, any thoughts on Oskar Blues hitting the market?
Wasatch Lemon Drop Saison: Pours a cloudy golden straw color with a nice pillowy white head. The nose is very light with some spicy yeast phenols. The taste is classic saison with nice clove and coriander spices on top of toasted grains. The Lemon Drop hops add a pleasant lemongrass bitterenss that counters the spiciness from the yeast. Nice light and easy drinking. 4.0% ABV @ Squatters & Wasatch locations - Wing Nuts too. Should be popping up on Wasatch/Squatters seasonal taps around town soon.
Hive - Raspberry Jalapeno Stinger Hard Apple Cider: Hive's ninth hard cider is born from their beloved Raspberry Stinger Hard Cider which has been infused with fresh jalapenos. The jalapeno and raspberry front the taste buds with a full apple finish. The heat level on this stinger balances beautifully with the flavors and would be best described as mild. 6.9% ABV @ Hive Winery and Brandy Company in Layton, The Bayou and Slackwater Pizzeria in Ogden.
Uinta is also starting their own Firkin Friday this week in their newly remodeled Brewhouse Pub. The debut firkin will be HooDoo Kolsch w/ 3 lbs of locally sourced peaches. 4.0% ABV The tapping will be at 5pm.
Did I miss something? Please share what you've found locally and where we can find it!
Utah may not be a powerhouse in the craft beer scene compared to other states, but we've got some serious staying power with five breweries surpassing the 20 year mark. Tonight (July 9), Roosters Brewing Company joins Wasatch, Squatters, Uinta and RedRock as they celebrate their 20th anniversary, with a pig roast, music and beer.
Roosters opened up in Ogden back in 1995, renovating a 119-year-old building that had been a Chinese laundry and a "house of ill repute" during 25th Street's "glory days". Brewmaster Steve Kirkland was Roosters' first employee, and he's still creating and brewing more than 26 unique beers, including their special anniversary Belgian Style Rye Ale featuring the brewery's original rooster logo. Chanticleer Belgian Rye is an earthy Belgian-style ale, enlivened with rye and possessing essences reminiscent of clove and citrus.
The all ages party kicks off tonight at 5pm and goes til dark at Rooster Ogden location - 253, 25th Street. Congrats Roosters on two great decades!
For Independence Day we have a ton new local options for you. Enjoy your holiday weekend!
Uinta - Gluten Free Saison: Made with millet and buckwheat. The sa
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Nokia Lumia 830 and 930, not least since they're now about the same price at some outlets. But I thought I'd wait until they both had Lumia Denim and the new camera software. And then, heck, I couldn't resist adding in the Lumia 1020 and Symbian-powered Nokia 808 PureView into the mix. Plus an Android imposter, just to add an extra reference point. Gulp! So much to analyse and comment on below.
The 830 and 930 approach imaging from different directions, one with 10MP originals and one with 5MP/16MP twin output, while the older 1020 is 5MP/34MP - ditto the Symbian-running 808 PureView. And the joker in the pack, a typical modern Android smartphone camera in the shape of my 10MP-shooting (in 16:9) Galaxy S4, which I just happened to have on me.
With such a diverse range of resolutions and options, each test photo below has slightly different constraints, but I've tried to stay consistent and true to what I, as a user, wanted to get out of each shot. With five photos in each case, the usual 2-way comparator is out, of course, so I'm relying on appropriate crops to show differences in quality and detail. Plus you should also bear in mind differences in field of view for each device (i.e. narrow/wide angle). And where I don't comment on something, it's because all the camera phones did an equally good job!
Methodology: Yes, we need to look at detail, but being a typical 'holiday' shot, we also need to look at colours and balance. So in this case, I've downsampled everything to a baseline of 5 Megapixels and then taken 1:1 crops/slices from these. In truth, all the phone cameras here should do an admirable job, given the perfect lighting and subject matter.
And here are the sliced/crops from the images sourced from the Nokia Lumia 830, 930, 1020, 808 PureView and Galaxy S4, in turn, click each link for the full original image, if you're interested enough to do your own analysis.
As expected, five cracking photos. The Nokia 808 and 1020, with their PureView oversampling, undoubtedly produce the most natural detail, though the S4 appears at first glance to get close with its over-sharpening. The Lumia 830 and 930 are very close too, with a slightly different take on the lighting and colouration - I think they bring out the glorious spring light best of all, although of course a little Photoshop tweaking (or similar) of the other three could see a similar brightening and enriching. The lack of OIS on the last two devices/shots does play a part, but a very small part given the excellent lighting.
Honours almost even all round. Lumia 830: 8 pts; Lumia 930: 9 pts; Lumia 1020: 9 pts; Nokia 808: 9 pts; Galaxy S4: 8 pts.
Methodology: Ah yes, these are top camera phones and we'd expect a little useable zoom, whether digital interpolated or digital lossless (depending on device). We're not looking for miracles, but we do expect differences here between the various camera units in these phones. Light was still perfect, giving each of them the very best chance. There's no downsampling needed here, obviously.
I've obviously got a little carried away guessing at the lossy digital zoom on the Lumia 830 and Galaxy S4, but it makes little difference, since zoom here is lossy from the moment you go beyond the initial 1:1. The 830's digital zoom is pretty horrible, I wouldn't recommend using it at all, while the S4's is obviously using extra interpolation to try and fill in the lossy 'holes' and is markedly better as a result. Meanwhile the three high megapixel PureView zoom-enabled Nokias do much better, as you'd expect. The Lumia 930 produces a decent attempt, but overdoes the contrast (thanks to Denim/LC5 etc.) and there's significant noise. Of the 1020 and 808, there's little to choose between them, with the 808 having very slightly more quality and the 1020's smaller sensor just falling behind a smidgeon.
A PureView win, obviously. Lumia 830: 4 pts; Lumia 930: 7 pts; Lumia 1020: 9 pts; Nokia 808: 10 pts; Galaxy S4: 6 pts.
Here are the slices from the images sourced from the Nokia Lumia 830, 930, 1020, 808 PureView and Galaxy S4, in turn, click each link for the full original image, if you're interested enough to do your own analysis.
Absolutely no surprises here - I love it when physics plays out the way one expects. The larger the sensor and optics, the shallower the Depth of Field and the more artistic blurring of the pier in the background. Thus the DoF is greatest (i.e. least 'arty') on the Lumia 830 with its 1/3.4" sensor, then the Galaxy S4, Lumia 930, Lumia 1020 and finally Nokia 808 with the 1/1.2" sensor, all in that order, with the 808 capable of the most arty Depth of Field ('Bokeh') effects.
As expected, more or less, as you can see for yourself, above. Lumia 830: 6 pts; Lumia 930: 8 pts; Lumia 1020: 9 pts; Nokia 808: 10 pts; Galaxy S4: 7 pts.
Methodology: My usual indoor'still life' scene, with just a low wattage desk lamp. Yes, we need to look at detail, but not excessively so. It's also about noise levels, artefacts, colours, etc. So again, I've downsampled everything to a baseline of 5 Megapixels and then taken 1:1 crops/slices from these.
All five photos are pretty good here, though the Lumia 930's is spoiled a little by a colour cast that means the wood seems almost orange, while the Lumia 830 and S4 shots are just starting to show artefacts and noise. Top marks especially to the Lumia 1020, followed by the non-OIS-equipped 808, with just a little noise in the very darkest areas.
Lumia 830: 7 pts; Lumia 930: 6 pts; Lumia 1020: 10 pts; Nokia 808: 9 pts; Galaxy S4: 7 pts.
The Lumia 1020 manages the best balance of low noise, crispness and overall exposure, thanks to large optics, OIS and oversampling, with the Nokia 808 and - surprisingly - the Galaxy S4 not far behind. Meanwhile the two OIS-equipped modern Lumias lag behind with their newfound enthusiasm for trying to bring out light that really wasn't there in the original scene - resulting in high noise (especially in the 830's shot) and an image that should have been crisper, given the OIS, in the 930's case.
Lumia 830: 7 pts; Lumia 930: 6 pts; Lumia 1020: 10 pts; Nokia 808: 9 pts; Galaxy S4: 8 pts.
Test 6: Party time, flash test!
Methodology: My archetypal party shot test - a gently moving subject, low/tricky light, shot at about 1.5 metres handheld. I've downsampled where needed to a baseline of 2 Megapixels (party shots usually ending up on social media anyway) and then taken 1:1 crops/slices from these - what's needed here is control over shake and exposure, as much light as possible in as short an exposure as possible.... Hard. Very hard!
I haven't included the overall scene, as most of the shot is in the crops anyway!
It's easy to rule out the non-OIS, LED flash Galaxy S4 here - this is the typical camera phone shot at a party and it's completely unusable. The Lumia 830 and 930 do well with their OIS to keep great lighting and detail on the scene in general, but anything moving (me) has the typical motion blur for an LED flash shot - again typical and (probably) unusable. And, following a bazillion Xenon flash features by yours truly, you won't be surprised to see the Lumia 1020 and Nokia 808 PureView producing the best results here. The 1020 gets more room ambience but introduces a bit of a colour cast to skin tones, while the 808's flash dominates the lighting, but does get my skin spot-on, even at 1.5m.
Lumia 830: 4 pts; Lumia 930: 5 pts; Lumia 1020: 9 pts; Nokia 808: 10 pts; Galaxy S4: 0 pts.
The tests above are where I usually leave a camera head to head. But in 2015 there are other factors to consider, as detailed below, and I have to add in a score for these too - it's not all about raw image quality anymore!
Lumia 830: Fast launching under Denim, very fast shot to shot time, rich capture and 10MP RAW as options, 2K
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do many things that are not authorized by the New Testament" is freely admitting to you that they are not even attempting to center their practices on God’s word. If they are not open to your questions, or if they trivialize the need for biblical authority, then they are not what you are looking for. Move on.
Those who are serving God according to His word will have no fear and absolutely no resentment when you ask them to give you the scripture for all that they practice. Just pick something that looks different and ask them about it. It will “make their day.” They will get excited to see someone who cares enough to ask such questions. They will be glad to tell you why they do things because they KNOW why they do the things that they do. Since they are locally organized, no one is dictating to them what the bible says they must do. They have already taken the bible and resolved to the best of their abilities what the worship and work of the local church is. This is probably your greatest indication that you are hot on the trail to a sound group.
Look for the characteristic given in Hebrews 8:11: “And they shall not teach every man his fellow-citizen, And every man his brother, saying, Know the Lord: For all shall know me, From the least to the greatest of them.” If it is a scriptural work, all of the leaders (at least) will know what the bible teaches on the plan of salvation, godliness and morality, and the worship and the work of the church. Of course, they will not be perfect – no man is, and therefore, no church is. But you will see the difference in their knowledge of God’s word and their hunger and thirst after righteousness in feeding from God’s word. The major difference is in the respect they show for it.
The links below provide addresses to various churches that the web site owners believe are trying to do all the bible teaches and only what the bible teaches. For the reasons given above, we cannot totally vouch for them, but we do believe that they are an excellent starting point in your search. The responsibility to find a group that you can work and worship with in conscience is yours. We make no pretense at being able to do any better than you can. Think about it: would it be right for us to do that for you? It would be a fearful thing for us if we did such a thing. This is your responsibility since it is impossible for us to know the hearts of the people in all local churches. But for sure a minimum qualification is that at least they are professing to be totally bible based.
You have the New Testament, and hopefully you live in a country where you can affiliate yourself with those of like precious faith. We urge you to put your knowledge of God's word to work, and do your best to find a sound group of people who are indeed "called out" by the Lord Jesus Christ Himself. In this regard, remember that Hebrews 10:25 urges you to "not forsake the assembling of yourselves together."
We give several web sites that are providing this service to further emphasize that there is no central authority over local churches other than Jesus Christ Himself. None of the people behind these web sites would dare to state that they have the authority to determine which of the groups the list is recognized by the Lord and which is not (see Revelation 2 and 3). These are just web sites like BibleThought.net.
Generally, these web sites say the same things that we said above with regard to vouching for the soundness of any given church. They are not taking it upon themselves to create a denomination – they realize how sinful such a thing would be and they avoid it at every turn. Nevertheless, they are providing a service just as one Christian would to another in making such a recommendation.
Do we have to say: “don’t be worldly in selecting a church?” Surely you know that the size and architecture of the building, or if the group has a building at all, has nothing to do with their ability to help you get to heaven. It may not have a full-time or paid preacher. This makes it no less a church that is pleasing to the Lord. Satan is using his worldly influence to make certain churches “the place to be” with “the in people.” If you are going to get caught up in that type of thing, the love of Christ and the truth will quickly get left behind. This is not to say that there is anything wrong with a nice meeting place or a paid, full-time preacher – but it is the responsibility of the members of a local church to be able to show you how you can better serve the Lord by having fellowship with them. Serving the Lord is of primary importance as you endeavor to work with your fellow Christians in glorifying God. Their job is to help you get to heaven, and your job is to help them.
While this last sentence is referring to all of the teachings in the chapter, the fact that it is placed right after the command to meet and work together is telling. However, we should not need such threatening language to motivate us to want to meet together “to provoke [each other] unto love and good works.” We should see from Acts 2 and throughout the book of Acts and the epistles that a major part of the way early Christians worshiped and worked was through their local churches. It is important that we seek out and find fellow Christians with whom we can work, worship and pray. Clearly, this is part of God’s plan.
Acts 2 is a major turning point in the New Testament. The gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) present the life of Christ to shortly before his birth to shortly after his crucifixion. The church was not organized at that point. Jesus had to totally fulfill Old Testament law (specifically the Law of Moses) for us so that it could be set aside (Galatians 3). There were no local churches when Jesus was on this earth. The Jewish counterpart for the church was the synagogue. Read Acts 2 and learn about the first Christians being baptized and added to the church. We know for certain that the practices of those churches were under the direction of the apostles who were directly inspired by the Holy Spirit. Thus, when we do what they did, we can be sure that we are in harmony with God.
The major goal of Bible-based churches is the restoration of the church that existed in the first century under the direct guidance of the Holy Spirit. Of course, if it is necessary, it is essential that we first restore ourselves as individual Christians seeking the purity of God’s word to guide our lives. But once this take place, it is equally as important that each of us works to restore the local church, since it is the local church that provides the means today by which Christians can worship and work together to carry out the great commission (Matthew 28:18-20). When we restore a local church to the work, worship and organization as it was in the first century, we are restoring what the Holy Spirit gave to them directly, and to us through the holy scriptures (2 Tim. 3:16-17). Because of the independent nature of local churches, they can only be restored one church at a time, and this must be done by the faithfulness of the Christians who live in that area. It is our individual responsibility to have a part in that work.
The good news is that there are more resources at the fingertips of faithful Christians to provide assistance in this regard than ever before. The bad news is that in many countries that have religious freedom, such as the United States, there are many counterfeit organizations claiming to be the true church of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1. Learn God's plan of salvation and be sure that you obey every part of it.
2. Learn about the worship and the work of the local church. You have to know what your a looking for.
3. Find a local church that teaches and practices these things.
4. If one does not exist find others who believe the same way you do and start a new work with them.
Remember, it is not the fact that you are a member of a particular group that saves you; when you obey the truth you are added to the Lord's church (in the universal sense) -- so it is just the opposite from that which is commonly believed. Getting added to the church roles does not save; obeying the truth saves and simultaneously adds you to the Lord's church. But it is still your responsibility to find a local church that you can work with.
Certainly you would not want to align yourself to any group that does not at least make the claim of being 100% Bible and Bible only – and this will eliminate many groups per se. For example, if they in any way denigrate the authority of the bible, or indicate that it is not necessary or sufficient, you would do well to look elsewhere. Clues here include their asking: (1) “How do we know the bible is complete?” (2) “Is there not truth in all religions?” (3) How do you account for all of the variations in translations? (4) “Don't you do lots of things that the bible does not authorize?” These and other similar questions are answered on this site; we list them here as examples that provide a big warning light that says: this group is not interested in serving God in total purity according to the way that He has specified in the New Testament!
We need to be extremely careful in answering this question, and warn you to be wary of those who would jump all over it with a quick and definitive answer. We are often asked what our “religious affiliation” is, and this is a difficult question to answer because of the mistaken terminology and ideas
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my dear Aunt Sandy passed away and went to be with the Lord. It didn’t take me by surprise. She had the worst case of brain cancer of the worst kind. Outside of a miracle, there simply was no chance of recovery. What did surprise me was that she developed cancer at all. Just a month and a half ago, Aunt Sandy was living a normal life with no problems and no signs of cancer. Fast forward two weeks and she’s lying on a hospital bed immobilized and virtually unresponsive. It all happened so fast and it came out of nowhere.
The recent passing of Aunt Sandy reminds me that dying could happen sooner rather than later. In fact, I have a chronic G.I. disorder that’s eluded diagnosis. It’s not a stretch for me to imagine it turning terminal at some point (not that I’m in any perceivable danger at the moment).
But my own health struggles coupled with the loss of my aunt has forced me to think a lot about my own dying. Bear in mind, I’m not talking about death. I’m talking about dying. There’s a difference. Death is the cessation of life that ushers you into the next. Dying is the duration of time that precedes death where your body is an observable state of accelerated decline. Put more simply, dying is having one foot in the grave; death is having both. I’ve thought a lot about death before and what awaits me in the next life. But until now I’ve given little thought to what my own deathbed experience will look like (assuming, of course, God chooses to give me one). What will happen in those final moments as I wait for death to come? And what do I want those precious last minutes to look like?
I’m thankful that the deathbed doesn’t have to be a terrifying, lonely, or depressing ordeal. The Apostle Paul says as much in a little known part of a well known verse, “For to me to live is Christ, and TO DIE is gain” (Philippians 1:21). He doesn’t say death is gain, which is what I know we’re all tempted to make him say. Death certainly is gain because pain stops and eternal bliss begins. But Paul says “to die is gain.” Dying—the process that leads up to death, however short or long it may be—that is gain. It is gain for the believer to go through those last moments, however long and agonizing they may be. It almost sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? To experience gain on your deathbed. I don’t know about you, but I want a little piece of that pie. I want to be able to say on my deathbed along with the Apostle Paul, “Dying is gain.” So I decided to put together a small wish list for what I would like any dear family and friends to do for me when that day comes. Here’s how you can make my deathbed experience gain. And I hope this will serve as an encouragement to you when you have to be the one sitting by someone’s bedside or actually in the bed yourself.
Read me the Gospel. Reading Scripture to a dying loved one is very common for Christians, so I don’t necessarily want to state the obvious or beat a dead horse, but I would feel irresponsible if this wasn’t on at the top of my list! And yet while this is standard for any Christian deathbed experience, I do have a special request here. I love familiar deathbed passages like Psalm 23, John 14:7, Revelation 22:1-5, Romans 8:38-39, and a host of other promises and reassurances about my passing and soon-to-be reunion with Jesus. But I don’t just want to hear about “what will be.” I’m actually more interested in “what has been.” No offense, but I’m about ready to experience “what will be” for all eternity. But what I want to remember is why I get to experience “what will be” in the first place. Take me to the gospel. Talk to me about the work of Christ. For example, don’t just encourage me with the wonderful truth that I can’t be separated from the love of God (Romans 8:38-39). Give me the basis for why God will never forsake me (Romans 8:31-34), that it’s based on a zealous and concrete act of God to justify me through His heroic Son Jesus Christ. Rehearse for me the doctrines of predestination, imputation, substitutionary atonement, redemption, adoption, and union with Christ by reading for me those Scriptures that illuminate these profound truths. Take me to Ephesians 1:4. Guide me through Romans 5:12-21. Put on repeat 2 Corinthians 5:21. Preach to me 1 Peter 1:18–19. Recite John 1:12. Pray me through all of John 17. Scratch that. Expand it to John 14 through 17. I won’t care that it’s long. I don’t have anywhere else I need to be at that point. I’m not going anywhere. The single greatest way you can make my deathbed gain is to give me the gospel one more time.
Pray with me. I love watching Christians encourage dying saints with statements like, “Praying for you!” or “You’re in my prayers!” It’s great to watch the body of Christ encourage one another with these assurances. But when I’m dying, I personally don’t just want to know that you’re praying for me. I want to know what you’re praying for me about and, if given the opportunity, I even want to hear you pray. It’ll be nice to get a message like, “You’re in my prayers, James.” But it’ll be music to my ears when I hear you say, “I’m praying that your faith remains strong, James, and that the Lord will keep you secure until you rest safely in His arms.” You want to thrill my heart and send shivers down my spine? Explain to me what you’ve been praying or just take the time to pray with me. The more specific you can get with me about what you’re praying and how you’re praying, the more encouraged I know I’ll be. Telling me you’re praying for me reminds me that you love me. But praying for and sharing your requests with me reminds me how God loves me. I want both, don’t get me wrong. But (don’t take this personally) I want the latter more. So let me know what you’re praying. You and I will be better off for it!
Raise the roof with theologically rich music. You heard me. Let’s rock the hospital halls with great hymns of the faith and deep modern worship music. Give me a balanced combination of older classics and newer stalwarts. So, that rules out the old timey stuff, like the “I’ll Fly Away” songs—as fun and apropos as those may be. Give me, instead, the “Be Thou My Vision’s.” Give me the “How Firm A Foundation’s.” And while you’re at it, give me 2.0, “Jesus Firm Foundation.” Give me the Getty’s “By Faith” or Enfield’s version of “Lead On, O King Eternal.” And on a purely personal note, please don’t go for the slow, melodic songs that everyone wants to associate with death. Pick some upbeat ones. Just because you’re sad doesn’t mean you have to make me sad too on my way out. I’m headed for paradise, people, and I don’t want to have to explain to my eternal Champion why I have a frowny face for my first few seconds of glory. I want my first encounter with my Savior to be pure elation! So make it a seamless transition. Obviously, I’m speaking a little tongue-in-cheek here. There’s an appropriate amount of grief that’s expected and needed. But please don’t make me depressed in my final hours! I fail to see how that’s Philippians 1:21 gain.
Be sensitive to everyone else. When a traumatic event takes place in the life of a family, it’s inevitable that emotions will be all over the place and tensions are going to run high. Often the person on the deathbed’s the most calm and relaxed of the bunch. But those of us beside the deathbed can quickly develop a sinful tendency that redirects our grief and frustration into anger and backbiting towards others. We’re careful with what we say to the dying, but then take out our frustration on everyone else. But when I’m on my deathbed, I don’t just want you smiling at me. I want you smiling at everyone else. There’s got to be nothing more discouraging for the bed-ridden on his last leg than to watch the most precious people in his life squabbling. I actually don’t think this will be a problem for the people in my life at the moment, but I realize that’s not always the case with every family. Be sensitive to others and put the same kind of energy into your relationships with them as you do with the person on his deathbed.
Get some sleep. If you’re the type who’s deeply relational and loves to worry, this is gently meant for you. I know you love me, but God loves me too. Please get some sleep. You don’t need to worry. He’
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al corporate travelers in this population do not have a greater need for pretrip counseling or advice on these topics than the general population. In this population, one possible interpretation of the favorable risk profiles among travelers may be that higher risk employees do not volunteer for assignments requiring travel and those healthier employees are more likely to accept roles that require business travel. The self-selection bias suggests that fitter, more energetic individuals are more likely to apply for jobs that involve international travel. Another possibility is that managers may deselect high-risk (based on factors such as unhealthy BMI, blood pressure and/or observed low-fat nutrition and physical activity routines) employees from assignments requiring frequent travel. Business travel has become a core competency in today’s corporate environment. There is an increasing need for business travelers to learn and practice appropriate positive rituals to minimize the impact travel could have on their health and well-being.
high. Alternatively, with a PPV of 16%, the estimated risk of infection would be 0.33%. Although boosting of LTBI may be addressed by two-step testing prior to travel, this is Endonuclease very difficult to accomplish in a travel medicine setting. Many of the studies and data sources lack two-step testing, and thus do not take into account the booster phenomenon. Because the German military takes boosting into account by the use of two-step testing, the noticeably higher incidence of TST conversions in deployed German military units (2.9%) is interesting. However, this may be explained at least in part by several factors. Although the German military does not conduct Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination during military service, vaccination prior to joining the military may affect TST results, as it is available to the civilian population.
knowledge of their close contacts may explain the lack of independent significance of febrile contact in visitors departing Sydney. Resident respondents may be more likely to know their close contacts and have a better awareness of their contacts’ health status compared to travelers, Methane monooxygenase and travelers to countries of higher disease endemicity may be more aware of the health of their close contacts. It is likely to be difficult for people to determine when they have been exposed to infection or to recall such events, and therefore such exposures are likely to be underestimated. During SARS, 56% of imported probable or suspected SARS cases developed symptoms after entry26 and the inclusion of self-reported contact may assist in algorithms for border control during emergency situations. The results from our representative survey contribute to the current global data on the burden of illness in travelers, particularly from the Asia-Pacific region, where few studies have been published. The proportion of travelers reporting common symptoms of infection is similar to studies from other regions and is consistent with models of disease transmission in that contact with a febrile person was the most important predictor of reported symptoms.
“International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry 2010; 20: 400–409 Background. Dental erosion (DE) in children is a significant oral health issue and has become a focus for research in clinical paediatric dentistry. Aim. This study investigated DE in the primary dentition of 2- to 4-year-old twin and singleton children with regard to the genetic, medical and dietary factors associated with the condition. Design.
“Taenia solium, the pork tapeworm, is endemic in most developing countries. The adult tapeworm only lives in the small intestine of humans, who get infected eating poorly cooked pork with cystic larvae.
isolated from canine pyoderma. The aim of this study was to identify novel exfoliative toxin genes in S. pseudintermedius. Here, we describe a novel orf in the genome of S. pseudintermedius isolated from canine impetigo, whose deduced amino acid sequence was homologous to that of the SHETB exfoliative toxin from Staphylococcus hyicus (70.4%). The ORF recombinant protein caused skin exfoliation and abolished cell surface staining of Dsg1 in canine skin. Moreover, the ORF protein degraded the recombinant extracellular domains of canine Dsg1, but not Dsg3, in vitro. PCR analysis revealed that the orf was present in 23.2% (23/99) of S. pseudintermedius isolates from dogs with superficial pyoderma exhibiting various clinical phenotypes, while the occurrence in S. pseudintermedius isolates from healthy dogs was 6.1% (3/49). In summary, this newly found orf in S. pseudintermedius encodes a novel exfoliative toxin, which targets a cell–cell adhesion molecule in canine epidermis and might be involved in a broad spectrum of canine pyoderma.
with concomitant PDK4 administration of monovalent hepatitis A and B vaccines.6 This follow-up study assessed persistence of immune response after 4 years. Response to an additional dose of the same vaccine(s) used for priming was also assessed. This was a prospective, multicenter, open-label study. Adults aged >40 years were randomized (1 : 1 : 1) to receive combined hepatitis A/B vaccine [Twinrix; GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Biologicals, Belgium] at 0, 1, and 6 months (HAB group), hepatitis B vaccine (Engerix-B; GSK Biologicals) at 0, 1, and 6 months co-administered with hepatitis A vaccine (Havrix; GSK Biologicals) at 0 and 6 months (ENG + HAV group), or hepatitis B vaccine (HBVAXPRO; Sanofi Pasteur, Lyon, France) at 0, 1, and 6 months co-administered with hepatitis A vaccine (Vaqta; Merck & Co., NJ, USA) at 0 and 6 months (HBVX + VAQ group). Randomization was stratified by age (41–50 years, 51–60 years, >60 years), gender, and body mass index (BMI) (<25 kg/m2 or lean/healthy, ≥25 and <30 kg/m2 or overweight, ≥30 kg/m2 or obese) as previously described.6 Subjects were followed for up to 4 years to evaluate persistence of immune response. At 4 years, all subjects received an additional dose of the same vaccine(s) used for priming and immune response was assessed after 30 days. Anti-hepatitis A virus (HAV) and anti-hepatitis B surface (HBs) antibody concentrations were measured by enzyme immunoassays, with respective cut-offs of 15 and 3.3 mIU/mL.
although it is well documented in higher eukaryotes. For example, the human genome encodes five RecQ proteins (BLM, WRN, RecQL1, RecQL4, RecQL5), while Arabidopsis thaliana encodes seven RecQ homologues (Hartung & Puchta, 2006). Our analysis revealed that the annotated genomes from 14 members of the genus Bacteroides encoded multiple putative RecQ homologues (Fig. 1a; Table S2). The significance of multiple RecQ homologues in Bacteroides is unclear. All the B. fragilis 638R RecQ homologues contained two of the signature amino acid domains representative of all known RecQ helicases, namely a helicase domain (with the essential DEXX motif [X representing alanine (A), histidine (H), serine (S) or aspartate (D) residues]) as well as a helicase C-terminal domain (Fig. 1b). The helicase domain from all three homologues further contained the conserved regions 0 to VI (Bennett & Keck, 2004). The BF638R_3932 (Q3) homologue contained an incomplete HRDC domain, whereas the RecQ coded by BF638R_3781 (Q2) was unusual as it completely lacked an HRDC domain.
of the inter-stimulus interval (ISI) and the attention. Previous studies have found an omission-related brain response at around 100–200 ms after the omission by an unattended tone sequence only when the ISI was shorter than 200 ms (Yabe et al., 1997; Horváth et al., 2007, 2010; Bendixen et al., 2009). Some studies localised the origin of this response within the auditory cortex (Raij et al., 1997; Todorovic et al., 2011), and these results were interpreted as a fast-paced repetition of tones eliciting a pre-attentive grouping of sound features as a perceptual unit that was violated by the omission of sound. However, the brain mechanism of ‘attentive’ perceptual grouping remains unclear. Bregman (1990) suggested that a certain form of perceptual grouping occurs as a function of attentional control.
once inserted, was unable to undergo subsequent Clomifene transposition events. This minitransposon was applied to M. pulmonis in the current study. The use of the minitransposon generated a superior library with inactivation of 39 genes that were previously thought to be essential. Mycoplasma pulmonis strain CT (Davis et al., 1986) was propagated in mycoplasma broth (MB) and mycoplasma agar (MA) as described (Dybvig et al., 2000; Simmons & Dybvig, 2003). CT was transformed with plasmid pTF85, carrying minitransposon Tn4001TF1 (Dybvig et al., 2008), using 36% polyethylene glycol and selecting for resistance to tetracycline as described (Dybvig et al., 2000). Individual colonies were picked, grown in 1 mL MB and stored at −80 °C as described (French et al., 2008). The genomic location of the transposon was determined for each library member by DNA sequence analysis of an inverse PCR product containing the junction between the transposon and the adjacent mycoplasmal DNA using primers and reaction conditions as described (Teachman et al., 2002
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smiled, this was her heart and soul. To be free.
Though it was night time, the moon illuminated everything giving an eerie glow. The fog was thick around Tortuga, yet Tasia could still see the lights and hear the Tortugan visitors. She could also smell the rum in the breeze that drifted by. She laughed a little. No matter how thick the fog, she could still find tortuga. Though any pirate can. She was well known, one of the few female captains. Along with being well known, she was greatly respected. Like her late father, she had a plentiful treasure count and much knowledge.
Her crew enjoyed going to Tortuga because it was the time of celebration and relaxation. Tortuga was the place to go if you wanted to drink and make merry. Tasia, being a bit more mild than some, only sipped rum occasionally and prefered to observe the people of Tortuga.
As they neared Tortuga her crew began to cheer, they were excited to sell stories and tall tales of their adventure and plunder. Tasia guided the large ship to a long dock where they dropped anchor and stepped out onto the old, wooden dock and made way to the saloon.
Tasia was the last to leave the ship. She lightly caressed her hand across the wood of the vessel and slowly parted ways with it. She slowly made her way to the shore. Her boots clonking on the boards. The dock was packed and the saloon could be heard for a great distance. It would be a more than full house tonight.
As she entered the saloon, a loud cheer rang out to welcome her. To which she replied with a tip of her hat and a grin. She took her usual seat at the bar facing out into the room to watch all of the people and sipped on her usual, a bottle of rum. She contently and quietly watched her surroundings. Though she was unaware of an adventure that would soon unfold.
Falkor stood at the helm of his ship, feeling the cold wind biting at his skin. The sun had set some hours ago, taking with it the few degrees of warmth it offered. He stood next to the helmsman, his arms crossed, and face stern as his eyes watched the dark waters before them.
"Captain, are you sure we should keep going? The moon has hidden her face tonight, it's inky black out here!" The man pleaded, hoping to get out of the cold and into the slightly warmer sleeping quarters below deck.
Falkor didn't turn to face him. Instead, the pirate captain grabbed the wheel with one hand, causing a small jolt to run through the ship as the direction changed slightly.
"When you were recruited you vowed to follow my orders til death. Having second thoughts are we?" Turning to face the man, Falkor grinned.
"N...no Captain. It...it's just that it's so cold out tonight that we might lose some men." The man had taken a step back before stammering out his answer.
Falkor said nothing but released the wheel and clasped his hands behind his back. He turned to face the direction they were sailing from, watching the last light from the ships that had been tailing them for days blink out as it was lost over the swell of the waves.
"Than we shall see who the strongest are, the ones fit to man the Norðanvindurinn." He stated calmly.
For days, the northern dwelling pirates had been under chase from a fleet of ships, rivals of Falkor's who had caught wind that he was down part of his crew. Some of his best had been lost in a bloody skirmish in the coastal villages, reinforcements of some high ranking nobles no doubt had been summoned at the first sight of their sails. He had been recruiting since, picking up a few battle hardened men, as well as those greener to the art of piracy. Once he had gathered the bare minimum of what he needed to sail, he had set sail for the south, to new lands until things had calmed down back home.
Nate slowly paced the quarterdeck as his ship made its way to Tortuga in the unusually foggy night.
“Any change?” he asked as he paced by the helmsman, who for the fifth time shook his head and answered “No Captain”. Nate shrugged and continued his pacing wondering when they lost the ship that had been shadowing them for the last two days.
Nate shook his head and walked to the rail and looked over at the dark water below then back to where the other ship should have been but wasn’t, he then walked across the quarterdeck to look down over his crew who had the guns at the ready and had for the last two days as that blasted ship grew smaller on the horizon. “Alright Lads stand down and secure guns” he called over the creaking of his ship and the song of the wind in the rigging, as the crew went about their work Nate walked to where the Bow lookout was stationed and smiled as he saw the lights of Tortuga in the middle distance.
“Captain, Tortuga off the port bow” The lookout said as his captain approached “ I make it to be 15 minutes till we make port, Sir” he added with a grin, which Nate returned “Aye John” Nate replied and walked back to the ships helm.
After the Light Runner docked and the crew had been let go on shore leave, Nate looked at his Second in command a burly man named Henry who had volunteered with a handful of men to stay aboard the Light Runner and nodded to him as he walked down the gangplank and went to the nearest tavern which was also the loudest one in port at this time of night.
As he walked in he noted a few faces he knew and even some he could trust, he made his way to the bar and stood close to a woman in a deep red coat that appeared to be a captain in her own right, he tipped his hat to the woman in the red coat and smiled slightly “Buy you a drink, Captain?” he asked as his drink was delivered.
Ross tapped Roth, his second in command, on the shoulder. Roth recoiled from his touch slightly, surprised, but then relaxed after he turned around to see Ross.
"Everything alrigh', Cap'n?" he asked in a drawl, slurring his words slightly.
"Not you, by the looks of it. Couldn't wait a few hours till we dock in Tortuga?" Ross's tone was serious, but a smile played at his lips.
Roth was grinning now too.
"I'm about as patient as you are, sir," he said, pulling out a small canteen from the inside of his cloak. Ross rolled his eyes but kept a smile on his face as he brought out his own canteen, and the two men took long drinks as the ship began to near the docks of Tortuga.
"You've probably thought we were ten minutes away from Tortuga for the past two hours with all that rum on your upper lip," Ross said after a moment's silence, his jovial words cutting through the sound of wind rustling sails and creaking wood. Ross slapped Roth on the back, his only response being a grunt, before walking out to the prow of the ship.
It was long and didn't stand too vertically, jutting out almost like a plank and easy to balance oneself on. Hopping onto it, Ross extended his hands out on both sides and walked to the very edge of the gnarled piece of metal. He plopped himself down onto it, resting a hand on a taut rope to support himself. He then withdrew the canteen once more and dropped a bit of the muddy liquid onto the ocean. The ship had lost a crew member earlier that day, mostly to the man's own stupidity, but Ross had love and respect for his entire crew.
The ship settled into the docks just as Ross finished the last drops of rum from his canteen. He cast a few sideways glances at the ships docked next to his. All rather well known and respected ships. Jumping down from the prow onto the dock, he smiled as he recognized two other captains. He gave a low, rumbling laugh before approaching them both.
"Well, I've always said this sea we live in is pitifully small," he said, bowing his head and placing his hand on his chest in greeting. The whole motion was overly dramatic and didn't look entirely polite, but Roth didn't particularly care. "I like the way you think, though," he added, turning to Nate and turning his canteen over upside down. A single drop fell out.
"I could use a refill or two."
Tasia stood by the bar observing the scenery. The women of Tortuga were mesmerizing the men while the rum intoxicated them. They played card games and told tales of the plunder and obstacles they faced. She laughed hearing a couple of the exaggerations. She quietly sipped her drink and watched as more souls poured into the saloon. The noise grew louder and louder. And the crowds filled every inch of the saloon. Some enjoying the balcony some enjoying the card tables and the games they held.
As a large man who appeared to be a captain walked towards her she turned her attention to him. He offered a drink to her and she responded with a nod, "I suppose if a gentleman were to graciously offer me a drink it would rude to decline. So i must accept your kind offer." She smiled. One this Tasia loved about Tortuga was all of the different people. She got to see so many different people all in one place. The
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