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The House of Livia.

My boyfriend and I were lucky to enjoy a short holiday in Rome last week. It was the first time there for both of us and we walked miles every day to see as much as we could.  We concentrated mostly on the ancient city and museums and managed to cram in so many amazing things. We both love ancient history and Mark is getting to be quite knowledgable on all things Roman so it was wonderful to see everything ‘in the flesh’. Of all the inspiring things we saw, my favourite has to be the house of the empress Livia. We climbed the Palantine hill to see the remains of the imperial palaces. It was surprising how intimate some of the rooms and gardens were. You can still view the frescos in the house of Augustus- beautiful, elaborate paintings (which are still brightly coloured) in surprisingly small rooms, some quite tiny. It brought the past vividly alive.

In the National Museum of Rome (Palazzo Massimo alle Terme) we saw the beautiful garden room which is thought to have come from the house of Livia. It is simply stunning and quite took my breath away. The paintings completely cover the four walls and gives you the impression of having wandered into an enchanted, mediterranean garden. The colours have softened over time and are lovely, soothing shades of greens and blues. There are orchards and groves of trees and beautiful garden flowers everywhere. The flowers are all easily identifiable. Perching in the branches are lots of birds, all beautifully painted. Apparently the room was originally semi underground, lit by a skylight in the ceiling. It is easy to imagine what a cool, soothing sanctuary the room would have been, perfect for escaping the summer heat.  I didn`t take photographs in the museum, but here are some images I found online…house of livia 1

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Dear friends! Another training season in the Mumonkan Aikido Club has come to its end.

Let's summarize briefly its main results.

  1. The Club has taken part in the annual training certification seminar on Aikido which was held by Mr. Makoto Ito, an instructor from the World Center Aikido Aikikai Hombu Dojo.
  2. The Head of the Club Mr. Vitaliy Goleshev has held four training seminars on Aikido. Two of the seminars took place in Moscow in the Center of Afro-Brazilian culture together with representatives of the brazilian martial art of Capoeira, one more seminar in Navapolatsk, in one of the branches of Mumonkan club, and one seminar – in Grodno.
  3. Recently (since September 2010) 18 representatives of the Club have successfully passed qualifying examinations. Among them – Mr. Alexander Nestyuk who has successfully passed examination for 1 Dan Akido Aikikai, 4 students have passed examination for 4 Kyu, 6 students have received 5 Kyu and 7 students have passed examination for 6 Kyu in Aikido.
  4. New members constantly join our club, and they are mainly interested in application aspect of Aikido and practical application of knowledge received at trainings.

We think this season was successful and fruitful. Please be informed that from July 1 to August 8, 2011 the Mumonkan Aikido Club declares summer vacations.

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AIM-COMM administers the farthest-north and the most popular indoor bullseye pistol shooting league program in Alaska. Over the years, hundreds of community members, ages 10 and older, and of all skill levels from beginner to expert, have participated in AIM-COMM's NRA-Sanctioned Bullseye Leagues.

AIM-COMM conducts the leagues in partnership with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) Hunter Education Indoor Shooting Range (HEDR), in Fairbanks, Alaska. ADF&G started the league program at the range, with the help of avid shooters, soon after the range opened. Today, AIM-COMM works to make the leagues safe, successful, and fun for all.

We invite you to learn more about the league shooting program. Read the information provided on this website or stop in at the range and inquire. Spectators are welcome during league matches. Besides being a lot of fun, participation in the leagues helps shooters improve their marksmanship, achieve levels in the NRA Marksmanship Qualification Program, and earn a NRA Classification for conventional, indoor pistol! Come join us!

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Bullseye pistol aggregate of targets for 50-foot indoor course of fire

AIM-COMM's Bullseye Pistol Leagues involve firing, during each match, a 90-round, three aggregate, course of fire, worth a possible 900 points and 60 Xs (an X is scored when the center, "X" ring, on either a timed-fire or rapid-fire target is hit) as follows:

  • Slow-fire: 30 shots, fired with 10 shots (with up to 10 minutes for all 10 shots) on three different B2 Slow-fire targets
  • Timed-fire: 30 shots, fired with 10 shots (two, five-shot strings, with 20 seconds per string) on three different B3 Timed-fire targets
  • Rapid-fire: 30 shots, fired with 10 shots (two, five-shot strings, with 10 seconds per string) on three different B3 Rapid-fire targets

Typically, multiple relays (with up to 10 shooters on the firing line at a time at the indoor range) are conducted, with shooters firing a complete aggregate each relay, for a total of three aggregates per match. An aggregate is worth a total possible 300 points and 20 Xs and includes:

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  • And, one Rapid-fire target (another B3), with 10 shots total (fired in two, five-shot strings, with 10 seconds per string)

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AIM-COMM's Bullseye Pistol Leagues offer just a sample of traditional bullseye, conventional pistol, shooting. National Matches are 50-yard, three-gun affairs (.22 rimfire pistol, centerfire pistol, and .45 pistol which may serve as the centerfire pistol as well), firing 90 rounds with each type of gun, for a possible 2,700 points and 180 Xs.

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Below are just some of the guns shooters use in the leagues! From off-the-shelf to custom bullseye wadcutters, all sorts of guns are used. You don't need a "fancy" gun to shoot Bullseye. And, you can trade up or buy up as your skill and interest in the sport grows!

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2003 Steve Belmont 290 -
2004 Richard Briggs 296 -
2005  Everett Williamson 293 -
2006  Pamela Roehl 293 -
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2008 Justin Farnsworth 293-9x .22 XV
2009 Everett Williamson 295-9x .22 XVI
2010 Everett Williamson 293-7x .22 XVIII
2011 Richard Briggs 292-10x .22 XX
2012 Paul Maki 293-12x .22 XXIV
2013 Justin Farnsworth 290-6x .22 XXVIII
2014 Everett Williamson 293-10x .22 XXXI
2015 Robert Osterhaudt 285-10x .22 XXXIII
2016  Jon Skinner 292-14x .22 XXXVI
2017 Jon Skinner 296-9x  .22 XXXVIII
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2019  Landon Hawk 289-5x .22 XLIV
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04.10.1944 No. 107 Squadron Blenheim IV V5821 Sgt. D.E. Hamlyn

Operation: Zuara

Date: 04th October 1941 (Thursday)

Unit: No. 107 Squadron

Type: Blenheim IV

Serial: V5821

Base: RAF Luqa, Malta

Location: Mediterranean Sea, off Zuara (now Zuwara)

Pilot: Sgt. D.E. Hamlyn RAFVR - Survived - interned

Obs: Sgt. Charles Aubrey Latter RAAF - Survived - interned (1)

W/Op/Air/Gnr:  Sgt, D. Williams RAFVR - Survived - interned

Took off from RAF Luqa in Malta to attack ground targets at Zuara airfield in Libya. Attacked by CR.42 fighters over the Mediterranean Sea and ditched some 96 km north of Tripoli at 14.30 hrs.

They spent some 6 days in the dingy before being rescued off the coast of Djerba by an Arab ship, taking them to Tunis. They were then interned temporarily at Aumale, being transferred shortly afterwards to Laghouat. They then started to dig a tunnel in order to escape. This took them some seven months to complete, then, on June 6th 1942, an escape was made! Heavy rain in the desert and ill equipped they were recaptured after a day of freedom, their captors returning them to the prison. Released in November 1942, after the invasion of North Africa.

Above: Blenheim IV's and below the Fiat CR. 42 Fighter

Note: Losses among 107 squadron had been so heavy – 90% of all original and replacement crews were killed in action during the Malta operations – that at one time the squadron was commanded by a sergeant, I.G. Broom. It was not the last time this man was in command of a RAF unit, he ended his career as Air Marshal Sir Ivor Broom.

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“AWS Security Hub is a great example of a security service built specifically for AWS customers,” said Anand Ramanathan, vice president of product management, McAfee. “We’ve collaborated with AWS to add hybrid security use cases and broader workload and data context to enhance the value of this service, as well as to leverage AWS-native deployment services allowing customers to simply add our CNAPP capabilities to deployment pipelines already in use thus seamlessly enhancing the security of their cloud-native applications.”

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“In today’s digital enterprise, security is a critical priority across the organization,” said Dan Plastina, Vice President, Security Services, Amazon Web Services, Inc. “We are delighted to be working with McAfee to facilitate collaboration across developer and security teams so that customers can more effectively secure their workloads in the cloud.”

“EA’s business depends on the public cloud, and it’s my role to manage the security of that environment,” said Bob Fish, Enterprise Security Architect at Electronic Arts. “MVISION CNAPP integrates with AWS deployment services such as AWS Systems Manager and AWS PrivateLink and also integrates with AWS security services like AWS Security Hub, enhancing AWS native security capabilities. We prefer a single unified security platform over implementing separate point products for each security capability required. The unified approach of MVISION CNAPP allows us to use fewer people to manage security risk across all our AWS resources.”

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Spero Plays Nyro" Laura Nyro Tribute In this heartfelt and moving tribute to Laura Nyro, one of the greatest and most covered songwriters of the 20th century, pianist, singer Christine Spero and her group take the listener on an unforgettable journey through some of Laura’s most memorable songs. Spero Plays Nyro reminds us that Laura’s music is poignant and timeless. The arrangements are hip, the vocals are beautiful, the musicianship is stellar. The exquisite arrangements are true to Laura’s originals but with many sweet creative touches, beautifully interpreted in the group’s own distinct style. Christine has fully recaptured Laura’s spirit and passion with beautiful renditions running the breadth and depth of Laura's emotions. Drummer Peter O'Brien and bassist Scott Petito create a rhythm section that keeps the music driving and steady but never imposing.Saxophonist/percussionist, Elliot Spero, adds excellent sax solos, flutes and multiple percussion accents. In February 2015 the group released their latest Cd, Spero Plays Nyro. Available at Cd Baby, iTunes, Amazon and streaming on Pandora and Jango Radio....

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Fish Fingers and Custard Recipe

So we all know what the Eleventh Doctor’s favourite meal is: fish fingers and custard! And if you’re a Whovian, chances are you’ve wondered at times what such an…erm…creative combination would taste like.

Well, I haven’t been brave enough to try it myself, but I have tried the next best thing – fish finger cookies and custard! I got the recipe from Bakingdom, which is where I go for all my nerdy baking needs. You can see it here.

And the finished product looks like this.

These are graham-cracker-coated sugar cookies that look just like little fish fingers. For our American readers, “custard” is British for pudding, so I usually dip these in vanilla Jello pudding (I’m sure other flavours would work as well). They are delicious! I’ve also made the gluten free/dairy free/egg free variety, and those were equally tasty.

I highly recommend this recipe for all Who-themed parties and TV marathons. It’s a great way to reconcile Time Lord taste with human tastebuds.

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Episode Highlight #3: Mystery Spot

“Yesterday was Tuesday, right? But today is Tuesday, too!”

Summary: One Tuesday, while the Winchesters are investigating a mysterious disappearance at a small-town tourist attraction, Dean gets shot and killed.
Then Sam wakes up.
One Tuesday, while the Winchesters are on their way to investigate a mysterious disappearance at a small-town tourist attraction, Dean gets hit by a car.
Then Sam wakes up.
And so on…

Why I love it: If I was forced at gunpoint to choose a favourite Supernatural episode, I’d probably pick this one. It works so well on so many levels. The first half is the most entertaining “Groundhog Day loop” I’ve seen since…well, Groundhog Day. Dean just keeps dying in more and more ridiculous ways, Sam keeps getting more and more frustrated trying to save him, and it’s one of the funniest things that have ever happened on this show. Soooo many quotable moments–“You’ll thank me when it’s Wednesday!” “Do these tacos taste funny to you?” “Hey, Tuesday! Pig ‘n a poke!” “You think you’re being funny but you’re being really really childish!” etc. Plus, we don’t often get a whole episode told from Sam’s perspective, so it’s pretty fun when that happens.

Has killed hundreds of supernatural creatures. Gets killed by a taco.

The second half gets serious, with a  good amount of tear-jerking, some frankly brilliant foreshadowing…and, naturally, Sam in his scary mode. Also, do you ever think about the fact that Dean was actually in Hell longer in the “Mystery Spot” reality than he was in the actual timeline of the show? Because I do. It’s debatable whether Sam handled it better, but hey, at least he didn’t seem to be drinking demon blood.

“Anyone who thinks Dean is the dysfunctional one has never seen you with a sharp object in your hands.”

Episodes like this are why I like the Trickster/Gabriel (and still refuse to believe he’s dead). He may be a horrible person, but at least he’s always good for a funny story. And in “Mystery Spot,” at least, I think he was actually trying to do some good, albeit in a rather cruel manner. If Sam had learned the lesson Gabriel was trying to teach–just let Dean go!–the almost-Apocalypse might never have happened. But then, of course, seasons 4 and beyond wouldn’t have happened either, and we can’t have that.

Anyway, this episode will always have a special place in my heart. And so will a certain song by Asia.

“Heeeaaaat of the moment!”

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Heather McCartney, 26, kicked, punched and bit police who tried to arrest her shortly after the final siren of football game.

The Scottish model flew into town from her Gold Coast home for footys biggest day and said after a big session drinking she just got carried away.

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Donning a Hawthorn scarf, she enjoyed the match from the comfort of a corporate box before performing an explicit post-game show for a group of mates.

After she tried to climb out of the corporate boxs window, completely naked, police stepped in.

Photos of McCartney cavorting completely nude around the corporate box have appeared on social media.

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Dozens of shocked footy fans can be seen looking on in surprise at the explicit show.

Police described McCartney as drunk, unsteady on her feet and totally incoherent when they tried to arrest her.

Refusing to go down without a fight she abused, hit out at, and bit police.

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F–k off, I dont have to tell you anything. You f—ing retard, she yelled before hitting one officer in the face.

  If you have a job like that, and you don't pretend you're a pod racer, are you even living?

Police called for back-up before another officer was attacked with a high heel and a third bites on the finger.


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How to Know If You’re Sick With a Cold, Flu, Allergies Or Coronavirus

It’s official: the sick season is upon us. Y’all ready for this? Cold and Flu season is here in full force and to boot COVID-19 is showing up in record-breaking numbers nationwide at the same time! Deep breaths, deep breaths… we’ll get through this right? The part that keeps this really fun and interesting is feeling a tiny tickle in your throat, perhaps the slightest sense of fatigue, or maybe a hint of a headache, all things that in years past wouldn’t have even phased you, but in 2020, cause a mini-mental-meltdown convincing yourself it could be Coronavirus.

The good news is, you’re not alone. Most health-conscious and body aware humans are experiencing some level of this hyper-aware self-diagnosis and COVID anxiety. Not only are you not alone, but you’re wise for staying in tune with your body.

However, let’s kick the alarmist late-night wondering to the curb. So, how do you know if you’re sick? And with what? In this article, we’ll discuss how to arm yourself with the facts to sort through the difference between the big hitters this winter: common colds, allergies, the flu, and the novel COVID-19 virus.

Give your worries a socially-distanced air kiss goodbye.

First let me drop a quick disclaimer—that honestly applies to all medical articles on the web—when it comes to medicine, illness, and the human body, there will always be outliers to the information listed. Nothing is absolutely dependable, and each individual human body and experience shows up differently in response to different illnesses. This, nor any article should ever be substituted for direct medical care from a provider and a hands-on assessment, testing, or a trip to the ER if you’re really feeling cruddy. Use your common sense, tune in to your body, and take this article with a grain of salt and as a great basics reference tool.

Got sniffles bro? Allergies

Common symptoms of what are typically considered just allergies are listed below. I don’t want to minimize allergies; however, bad allergies left untamed for a few weeks can cause you to have low energy and feel miserable.

If you’re left trying to decipher between allergies and something more serious, consider taking an over the counter allergy med (my favorite is Claritin a.k.a. loratadine) and see if you feel better within a few hours. If your symptoms resolve, there’s a good chance you’re in the clear for Coronavirus.

*Allergy tip: Downloading an allergy app can help you make connections between when you feel yucky and when certain allergens are bumpin. I like these two free apps: Allergy Alert and Zyrtec AllergyCast.

Common Allergy Symptoms:

  • Sneezing
  • Runny or stuffy nose
  • Itchy, burning, or watery eyes
  • Itchy nose or ears
  • Post-nasal drip (which can sometimes cause a mild sore throat)
  • Mild fatigue

Laid up for a few days? The Common Cold:

We’ve all dealt with the common cold—healthy adults contract colds once or twice a year, and parents even more often than that.

The big difference between a common cold and coronavirus is typically the intensity of your symptoms and how long they last, with common colds characteristically showing up as milder, shorter, and much less intense feeling than Coronavirus.

If you feel yourself coming down with anything at all, I recommend you pay close attention to when your symptoms begin and how you feel/what you’re able to do around the house compared to other colds you’ve had in the past.

Another important discerning factor between the Flu and Coronavirus versus a common cold is whether or not you have a fever! Common colds don’t typically come with major body aches, chills, sweats, body pain, or fevers, whereas Coronavirus and the Flu do! Pssst: a fever is considered a reliable oral temperature over 100.4 Fahrenheit. If you have a forehead or ear thermometer be sure to take your temperature multiple times in different areas while you’re not in the sun, fresh out of the car, or covered up with blankets.

Unsure, and laid up at home feeling illy? I recommend erring on the side of getting tested just to be sure if you’re feeling under the weather at all. Why? Many young healthy individuals aren’t able to tell the difference between colds and Coronavirus because their stellar immune systems fight hard and protect well against corona causing the entire ordeal to be only a few days long.

What is for sure is that if you have any of these symptoms, stay home, stay away from work, social life, school, family, and friends and consult with a physician if you rapidly get worse or have a hard time breathing or feel pressure in your chest.

Common Cold Symptoms:

  • Runny or stuffed nose
  • Sneezing
  • Cough (often productive AKA phlegmy)
  • Fatigue
  • Sore throat
  • Headaches

Respiratory virus blues: Influenza (The Flu)

Of the three prior illnesses listed, the flu is the most “similar” to the Coronavirus by means of how you feel and the fact that they are both respiratory viruses.

It’s absolutely not the same though. Coronavirus is much more severe for many more people. Additionally, Coronvirus has now killed more people than any single flu season ever has since the Spanish Flu of 1918 (the last major deadly pandemic). So, now that it’s clear Coronavirus is much more serious than the flu, let’s talk about the big differences between the Flu virus and Coronavirus. There’s one major noteworthy difference that is a sure sign you have Corona.

Common Flu Symptoms:

  • Fever
  • Muscle pains and body aches
  • Sore throat
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Vomiting and diarrhea (more common in children VS adults)

Pandemic reality check: Coronavirus aka COVID-19

While many of the symptoms are similar, individuals who are infected with COVID-19 compared to those with Influenza may take longer to become sick after exposure, get sicker faster, are sicker longer, and oftentimes are handed the trademark symptom of Coronavirus: Loss of taste and sense of smell. Other distinguishing factors are a new rash or skin reaction and a non-productive (can’t get anything up) cough. It’s really tough to know the difference so definitely don’t be shy about getting a test if you have any of the symptoms listed below.

Stay home, call your doctor, and try not to leave your house for at least 10 days from the onset of symptoms if possible.

Ten days after symptoms begin is when most people are no longer contagious. Severely immunocompromised or severely ill people may be contagious for much longer.

COVID-19 symptoms may occur anywhere between two and 14 days from exposure however, are most likely to pop up around days five to nine.

It’s additionally very common to “have no idea where it came from,” as Coronavirus is much more contagious than common colds, the flu, and other viral and bacterial illnesses.

If you need more help determining if you have COVID-19, check out this “self checker tool” on the CDC website:

Common Coronavirus Symptoms:

  • Fever
  • Aches & Chills
  • Muscle pains
  • Sore throat
  • Fatigue
  • Headache
  • Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Dry cough
  • A sudden new rash or skin reaction
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Pressure in your chest
  • Loss of taste or smell

Symptoms that require emergency attention:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion
  • Inability to wake or stay awake
  • Bluish lips or face

The Good News?

For the majority of people who contract a cold, the flu or coronavirus, the treatment is largely the same. You know how to nurse this.

Sleep, nourish with healthy food, stay very well hydrated, use medicine like Tylenol/Acetaminophen to calm your fever, and use Ibuprofen/Advil to calm body aches. Anticongestants or a neti-pot will help with stuffy-ness and drainage. Above all else, this year is not the time to go go go and show up at work, school, or to social gatherings if you’re under the weather. Stay home immediately, take action fast, and get testing if you have any questions at all.

Clear as mud?

The cold hard truth is that many symptoms between colds, allergies, Influenza virus (the flu), and Coronavirus overlap.

All the confusion you may be experiencing is truly valid, this is tricky stuff even for health care providers.

With the broad differences in the way Coronavirus is showing up in different people you totally could get what seems like plain old cold symptoms only to find out it was actually Corona. While there are some definite distinguishing symptoms, what we have seen time and again is that COVID-19 wears many different coats and they each look different on everyone.

Testing is the best way to determine exactly what’s going on and hopefully, these symptom lists give you some guidance and peace of mind as we navigate the winter together.

Again, if you’re feeling under the weather at all stay home, consider getting tested, and if you’re positive for COVID-19 call the businesses and friends you may have visited in the two to four days prior and inform them of the exposure. It’s our social responsibility to work as hard as possible to contain this beast.

Let’s squash this monster together so we can go back to the beautiful, spontaneous life full of friends, family, and gathering as we know it. We got this.

Reliable Medical Resources:

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

Harvard Coronavirus Resource Center

World Health Organization

John Hopkins Medicine

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A Message from Seattle Seahawk Doug Baldwin

Doug Baldwin, wide receiver of the Seattle Seahawks (#89), reminds the 12th Man to be a good neighbor. Seattle’s Pioneer Square and Chinatown-International District border CenturyLink Field, and thousands of fans come through each neighborhood to eat, drink or park on game days. Thank you to Doug Baldwin and the Seattle Seahawks for reminding us that all of Seattle is our home.


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**Date change alert: Due to weather forecasts, Spring Clean is rescheduled for Saturday, May 17th. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Volunteer for the Pioneer Square Spring Clean!

Great things are happening in Pioneer Square, yet there is still a lot of work to do! Be part of the solution and join us on Saturday, May 17th for the annual Pioneer Square Spring Clean. Help brighten up the neighborhood! Open registration ends at 5 PM on May 9th.

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Saturday, May 17, 2014 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Occidental Park – S Main St & Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Event is from 9 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Check-in begins at 8:30 AM in Occidental Square Park. Lunch will be served at noon. You may choose your t-shirt size and lunch preferences during registration. After you register, keep an eye on your email in the coming weeks for a selection of tasks you may be assigned to for the event (we will ask for your top two choices – make sure you respond!).

Public transportation is strongly recommended, but if you are driving visit for nearby parking lots.

Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter! We’ll be posting updates and pictures of the event using the #PSQclean hashtag. Use #PSQclean to help us find your pictures and comments!

This event is brought to you by the Alliance for Pioneer Square. Special thanks to our partners Feet First, International Sustainability Institute, Recology Cleanscapes, and Seattle Parks Foundation. And thanks to you for being part of the continual revitalization of Pioneer Square!

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Title Of Album: Whispers And Promises
Year Of Release: 1989
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An acoustic guitarist with a very pretty tone, Earl Klugh does not consider himself a jazz player and thinks of Chet Atkins as being his most important influence. Klugh played on a Yusef Lateef album when he was 15 and gained recognition in 1971 for his contributions to George Benson's White Rabbit record. He played regularly with Benson in 1973, was a member of Return to Forever briefly in 1974, and then in the mid-'70s, began recording as a leader. After a couple well-received solo albums on different Capitol imprints including Blue Note, Klugh hit pay dirt with 1979's One on One, a Grammy-winning collaboration with pianist Bob James. More solo albums followed before the sequel to One on One, Two of a Kind, appeared in 1982. In 1984 he changed labels and released one of his most popular albums, Soda Fountain Shuffle, on Warner Brothers. Klugh made his biggest artistic impression yet in 1989 with the self-explanatory Solo Guitar. Two years later he would return to the "serious jazz" repertoire of Solo Guitar, but this time with bassist Ralphe Armstrong and drummer Gene Dunlap on the acoustic bebop outing The Earl Klugh Trio, Vol. 1. Cool from 1992 found him working with Bob James again and was followed by three more smooth releases for the Warner Brothers family before the jump was made to Windham Hill with 1999's Peculiar Situation. Compilations, live albums, appearances with others, and reissues filled the years leading up to 2005's Naked Guitar, a stripped down, standards-heavy album for the Koch label. The Spice of Life followed in 2008. ~ Scott Yanow

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Do you know? What is bitcoin? It is short for bitcoins. It is a form of currency that has no physical commodity that can be traced or owned. This means that there is no paper, bills, coins, or any other thing of value that exists with this form of currency. The whole concept is rather new to most people.

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What is also interesting about how the system works is that the miners all contribute their own small amount of change to the ledger. This is done each time that they submit a new block. Therefore, there is an economic incentive for everyone to join together in a group effort to secure the ledger. All transactions made by each member of the group are checked against the existing record on the ledger. When this is done, the group will decide whether or not to add a new block, and if so, what content to add in the transaction.

How to Buy Bitcoin and Start Earning Free Bitcoins?

If you’re curious about how to get bitcoins now and learning how they work, then you’re probably wondering how to buy some. You can do it without having to use any money at all. It’s called virtual currency – and it’s becoming more popular every single day. There’s no need to actually go to an actual store and spend your money; you have the option instead to play virtual roulette with a free virtual casino or to purchase small amounts of virtual cash using PayPal or Google checkout.

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Regardless of which route you choose to take, you’ll discover that it’s easy to learn how to buy some bitcoins and get started immediately. To get bitcoins, you need to find an accepting website. There are two ways you could go: quickly purchase a significant amount of digital currency from an online casino or in person at a bank. Or slowly earn a considerable amount of virtual cash through various digital currency programs, such as playing online or virtual roulette with free virtual casinos, completing free tasks on sites, or even writing about contemporary currency.

No matter which path you take, you’ll need to find some place that will let you earn a significant amount of free cash. For starters, there are several places you can get some cash using your computer. You can easily earn some bitcoins by signing up for some new online casinos that offer free transactions. Simply sign up for a free account (often called a casino account) and start wagering small amounts with virtual poker rooms or slot machines. If you play smart, you might even be able to earn some decent cash this way.

Another popular method of how to get bitcoins involves using your debit card. Many stores now accept debit cards as a form of payment for most goods. Debit cards are simply similar to credit cards, in the way they usually show up as an unused monthly charge card. But since you aren’t spending any real money, the value of your virtual dollars is not tied to any real currency.

When you use your debit card to pay for the goods you buy, many people will transfer the money to your account using internet banking. But there’s one problem with using this method: the merchant directories you use will not accept payments for things like kibitz. The merchant directories that accept internet payments for digital currencies are called “airbitz merchants” or “bitpay merchants.”

Some people have tried to get bitcoins by buying them using web wallets. Unfortunately, web wallets aren’t widely available. If you want to buy bitcoin online using a web wallet, the best method is probably mixing your money with real money and then taking it to the web wallet you’re planning to use with real money. This can help you get around the problem with merchant directories.

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You may also be able to buy bitcoin online by mixing your money with some real money. But there’s a problem with this method, too: you run the risk of your account being hacked if you’ve used a credit card to make purchases on some websites like PayPal. In this case, you may be able to buy bitcoins using a public wallet, which is like a bank account without any third-party access involved. Public wallet software is available for Linux, OS X and many other UNIX-like operating systems.

These days, it’s really easy to learn how to get bitcoins and then use them to start earning money. There are lots of free tutorials and guides available online. A quick search on Google will bring you to a whole bunch of places where you can learn how to use various pieces of software. As long as you use legitimate methods for the buy bitcoins option, you shouldn’t run into any problems. As long as you keep your eyes open, you’ll eventually learn how to buy bitcoins and then start earning money from them!

What is Bitcoin Trading?

A lot has been written about the future of digital asset exchange – also known as Bitcoin trading. It’s an industry that is poised to take its place beside traditional stock markets and traditional finance investment options like bonds, mutual funds, and the like. However, you don’t have to be intimidated by all the hype. In fact, it’s a very lucrative market for both savvy and beginner traders alike.

When you understand the basic dynamics of how volatility and profit potential work within the realm of this market, you’ll realize that it’s more than possible to make a go long on anything – including the likes of Dash and LTC. What separates Dash from the other options is its increased volatility. It’s not uncommon to see the price of Dash jump hundreds of points in a matter of minutes. To go long on this kind of investment means getting in before it bottoms out, hence the ‘liquidity’ element attached to it.

Many of the major online brokers provide their clients with the ability to go long on a number of different kinds of assets. Some are familiar with the workings of Dash, while others have made profits working with other currencies. But when looking for the best places to go long on these popular cryptosurfs, you need to know which online brokers offer the most accessible platforms for you to invest in these various currencies.

In the case of Dash and other Dash-like assets, that translates to availability over the major exchanges. In order to find out which exchanges offer the most accessible ways to go long on Dash and other currencies, it’s worth reviewing some of the websites for the major online brokers.

Online brokers have made the leap to providing access to a wide array of investment options for traders, especially those interested in putting in some money into the exciting world of Dash and other virtual assets. But one of the more prominent features that you’ll find on the websites of these online currency trading platforms is access to a wide range of free pairs. When looking for ways to put your money to work in the forex markets, it’s important to know which of the many different forms of currency you’re investing in can be used as a vehicle for efficient, secure trading.

Among the most popular ways to invest money in Dash and other similar currencies is through the use of what’s called an etoro platform. An etoro platform is essentially an automated trading system that makes it possible to trade Dash and other cryptosurfs like it without having to be involved in the trading process. An etoro platform uses what’s called a multiplicative algorithm to make profitable trades even when other factors, such as market conditions and current events, don’t favour or prevent profitable outcomes.

While other algorithms may also do this, nothing compares to the experience of using a multiplicative calculus that’s been designed to be precise and effective for the long term. The final means by which traders can profit from the currency trading market and place their money to work is through the ability to execute stop-limit and limit orders. These types of orders are useful in situations where there is uncontrollable price movement that threatens to drive a particular trade off its course and cause significant loss.

Stop-limit orders allow traders to specify how much they’re willing to lose if that trade doesn’t proceed according to plan and are generally set at specific maximums based on the volatility of the market.

Finding the Best Exchanges to Buy Coins

There are many ways to obtain the most out of your investment and how to buy Bitcoins is just one of those ways. However, for a novice it can be tricky to navigate the world of exchanges, and the best way to learn is to study up on the different markets to gain a basic understanding of how things work. Fortunately, there’s no shortage of learning materials available online, and these range from tutorials and guides on how to buy and trade the virtual currency to trading platforms for beginners.

One of the best places to start is from the beginner’s standpoint. For those not familiar with the world of bitcoins, the general definition is that it’s a form of electronic money that is mined and traded online. While there are many different forms of the virtual currency, the most popular is the Litecoin, which is mined from a special form of gold called okex. The best sites to mine okex include Metacafe and MT4, but there are also others. The price of Litecunt and other similar coins is relatively low compared to other currencies.

Another advantage of these types of sites is that they often offer exclusive or insider information. In addition to Litecunt and other major coins, the most valuable are the Black American Eagle Coins, which is in high demand due to their high liquidity and status as an official coin in American history. Like other coins, they have a high historical value and are often discussed in popular media such as books and television. These coins are usually purchased for around five dollars each, and they will never lose their value.

Other sites to consider are BitPond and Coinhut, which offer the best solutions when you’re interested in buying larger quantities of virtual currency. They also offer a wide range of training material, as well as the ability to browse through a wide array of coins based on their popularity, supply and demand, as well as their suitability for your trading needs. Both sites also offer a high liquidity environment, making them perfect for long-term investment. Although they don’t trade in real physical currency, they do trade in ‘Fiat’ money, so you should be aware of their commissions before becoming a customer.

Finally, when looking for a site to purchase from, it’s important to find one that offers an easy payment system, good customer service, plenty of security features and a fair exchange rate. This can be determined by looking at the current market rate for each of the currencies being traded. Be careful to only visit sites that you know of or are familiar with, or at least have heard of. There are many ‘bitcoins’ online, but the term can apply for bitcoin to any number of virtual currencies. Because they are all traded in different markets, the exchange rate for each will fluctuate widely.

When it comes to choosing the best exchanges to buy from, you have two main options: either go through a broker, or use a website dedicated to bringing together buyers and sellers. These websites compile the lists of the best exchanges around and provide the easiest ways to search for the ones that suit your requirements the best. Some websites provide a list of independent brokers, whilst others offer a directory of independent companies, such as bitpond.

Usually, however, these directories are not independent – they are paid for by the exchange themselves and contain biased reviews and information which are sponsored by the exchange. For the best results, you should go through one of the independent brokers. They usually offer more extensive information about each provider, as well as access to a tracking and ranking system based on their performance.

Another way to find the best exchanges is through independent reviews. A review should include details of the company, its services, its rates and the types of transactions supported. It should also provide the location of the provider’s office, and a list of its various transaction methods. The author has put together a list of the best sites to buy and sell using their debit card. Their list includes the top four best sites, as well as two other smaller ones that are worth considering.

These sites are the main channels through which buyers buy coins at current prices. They are a great place to get started learning how to buy online, and a good starting point for newcomers to the world of investing in coins and commodities. For a beginner investor, looking through these sites can help get him or her started off with the right channels to get started.

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Whitewashing Scientific Racism: Revisiting the Equalitarian Myth

Tom Sawyer whitewashing the fence

“Say, Tom, let me whitewash a little.”

It is one of the most famous scenes in literature: Aunt Polly commands Tom Sawyer to whitewash the front fence in punishment for some misdeed. Clever Tom pretends it is a joy to whitewash the fence and soon has tricked all his friends into whitewashing the fence for him, indeed, they pay him for the privilege. Similarly, Race Differences in Intelligence (RDI) researchers as well as outright racists often trick mainstream scholars into whitewashing the ugly history of their activities.

A perfect example is this article in the psychology journal, Intelligence where we are presented with an analysis of “controversies in the field of intelligence research.” It is a scientometric analysis meaning it is a quantitative account of such controversies as reported in the scientific literature. There is nothing wrong with that in principle but often such work needs supplementation by a detailed account of specific incidents in the database. As Lorraine Daston recently explained:

if you are looking for causal mechanisms, often only a detailed ethnography will reveal what exactly is the cause of some observed pattern in behavior. And it can work in the other direction — a hypothesis developed from ethnographic work may require statistical testing. These two modes of inquiry, so often opposed to each other, seem to me to work hand-in-glove, at least from the standpoint of the goals of scientific explanation.

Following Daston’s advice, it behooves us to look as some of the incidents in the article in order to get the clearest picture of the listed “controversies in the field of intelligence research” and what is missing from that picture.

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Race and IQ. Again.

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Reading the Latest Article on Race Differences in Intelligence

Race Difference in Intelligence (RDI) researchers have been trying to prove their case since World War I when psychologists administered intelligence tests to those entering the Army. It won’t surprise you to learn that one outcome of this mass testing  was the blustery assurance among psychologists that at last we had definitive proof of differences in intelligence between the races. However, the case soon fell apart and RDI researchers, the honest ones at least, issued embarrassed recantations. Most famous of these was Carl Brigham who wrote in 1930:

This review has summarized some of the more recent test findings which show that comparative studies of various national and racial groups may not be made with existing tests, and which show, in particular, that one of the most pretentious of these comparative racial studies-the writer’s own-was without foundation.

Brigham was merely echoing many other researchers who realized that intelligence tests could never really prove that white people are smarter than black people and not much could be done about it.  For the past century, however, a few RDI researchers always lumbered on, promising that, any day now, we are right on the brink, success is just around the corner, just fifteen more minutes!, and we will have proof that most of the racial gap in IQ owes to genetics.

The latest entry into the jam-tomorrow-never-jam-today of RDI researchers is this piece by philosopher Nathan Cofnas who assures us that “In a very short time” we will know that black people are just generally dumber than white people (I paraphrase here, but that is what he means) . It is never a good sign when an article comes with a warning label as this one did. The editors claimed their decision was “based on criteria of philosophical and scientific merit, rather than ideological conformity.” One wonders what merit the editors found in the article since it has none of these promised virtues.

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INTELLECTUALISM: “Stephen Fry on Religion” / The Origins Podcast / Lawrence Krauss ☮

The Origins Podcast is now a part of the Origins Project Foundation. Consider supporting the podcast and the Origins Project Foundation at In this inaugural clip from the new partnership, Stephen and Lawrence discuss Religion from a variety of perspectives, touching on intellectual laziness, the feeling that we can and should be better people, and the how joy of discovering that learning more about how things actually work enhances, rather than detracts, from the awe and wonder of the Universe.

HUMANITY: “The Pale Blue Dot” / Carl Sagan ☮

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Look again at that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us. On it everyone you love, everyone you know, everyone you ever heard of, every human being who ever was, lived out their lives. The aggregate of our joy and suffering, thousands of confident religions, ideologies, and economic doctrines, every hunter and forager, every hero and coward, every creator and destroyer of civilization, every king and peasant, every young couple in love, every mother and father, hopeful child, inventor and explorer, every teacher of morals, every corrupt politician, every “superstar,” every “supreme leader,” every saint and sinner in the history of our species lived there – on a mote of dust suspended in a sunbeam. Continue reading

ATHEISM: “The Utility of Religion” / Atheist Experience / Tracie Harris and Clare Wuellner ☮

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IN MEMORIAM: “Atheist Stephen Hawking Fed Homeless People in Church During His Funeral” ☮

When Stephen Hawking passed away, some Christians jumped at the chance to slam the world-famous cosmologist for his outspoken atheism.

I wonder how they’d feel after learning that, as his last act on this Earth, he fed 50 homeless people in a church and donated money to feed even more.

Hawking and his family arranged for dozens of homeless people to be fed during his funeral at the Wesley Methodist Church in Cambridge. The three-course meal included a note that said it was a “gift from Stephen.”

The scientist’s daughter Lucy Hawking contacted the charity, Food Cycle Cambridge, to tell them the family planned to make a donation so that people would be sitting down for a “hot meal on Stephen” while the funeral took place, the charity said.

A Food Cycle spokeswoman said the donation would, in fact, go towards far more meals than the 50 provided on the day, but she would not disclose how much cash was donated.

“The guests on Saturday were so surprised and touched by the family’s gesture and raised a glass to Stephen before tucking into lunch.”

That’s right, religious fundamentalists eager to use the brilliant theoretical physicist’s death to promote your own beliefs: Hawking’s legacy will include acts of kindness and respect, regardless of religious or spiritual differences, and charity to those who are less fortunate. It almost sounds like something a certain Middle Eastern carpenter might do.

Hawking took the high road on the way out of this world. It’s too bad his critics are stuck in the gutter.

So next time you are in a tough ethical quandary, just ask yourself: What would Hawking Do?

h/t: Friendly Atheist

ATHEISM: “Why African-Americans Associate with Christianity” / Atheist Experience / Tracie Harris and Phil Session ☮

CRITICAL THINKING: “A Frustratingly Dishonest Theist Caller” / Matt Dillahunty and Don Baker / The Atheist Experience