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YELLOW AND PURPLE NUTSEDGE Yellow and Purple Nutsedge are perennial species that rank among the most troublesome weeds throughout the world. These species can be distinguished on the basis of leaves and tubers. Yellow nutsedge is typically a large sprawling, pale green plant with leaves that gradually taper at the tip. Purple nutsedge is a more compact, dark, almost greasy-green plant with somewhat more blunt-tipped leaves. Purple nutsedge tubers are dark, wiry, and connected in chains. Tubers of yellow nutsedge are not connected from plant to plant.
YELLOWTOP Yellowtop, also known as golden crownbeard, is a summer annual broadleaf weed that is commonly found in peanut fields in Texas and parts of Oklahoma. It grows up to 3 feet tall with much-branched, grayish green leaves.
FLORIDA BEGGARWEED Florida beggarweed is an annual broadleaf with trifoliate leaves. It often attains heights well over 5 feet. The leaflets are lance-shaped with a characteristic purple spot and numerous, small hairs that give a velcro-like feel. The seeds are also covered with fine hairs that readily stick to clothing and the fur of animals. Florida beggarweed is one of the worst weeds in Southeastern peanuts.
ECLIPTA Eclipta is an annual broadleaf pest considered to be a "wet weather" weed in many parts of the Peanut Belt. Its narrow leaves range from 1 to 5 inches in length and up to about an inch wide. Eclipta produces a distinct white, round flower about half the size of a dime. Plant growth habit is either upright or prostate. In the prostrate or spreading form, eclipta commonly roots at nodes.
SPURRED ANODA Spurred anoda is a troublesome broadleaf member of the Mallow or Cotton family most common in the Virginia-Carolina area. Its alternate toothed leaves are 2 to 4 inches long and sometimes have purplish veins. It produces small, pale blue flowers and a unique fruit that looks like a fancy ribbed pie surrounded by a star.
WILD POINSETTIA Wild poinsetta is an exotic weed pest spreading in many parts of the Southeast. As a member of the Spurge Family, it has hollow stems and milky, latex-like sap. In the cotyledon stage, it resembles a weak, pale green cocklebur seedling. Mature plants can have numerous leaf shapes even on a single specimen.
REDWEED Redweed or chocolateweed is an annual broadleaf species that can infest peanut fields. This weed possesses triangular-shaped leaves with jagged margins. The younger stems may have a reddish color. Redweed grows upright but may lean as the plant matures, exhibiting a more semi-prostrate habit.
PALMAR AMARANTH Palmar amaranth is an annual pigweed species that is becoming an increasing problem in some areas. It can reach heights well over 6 feet and can be very difficult to control once established. Unlike other pigweed species, Palmar amaranth has a long, slender seed head and a more robust appearance.
BRISTLY STARBUR Bristly starbur is an annual broadleaf weed common in much of the Southeast. In addition to the accepted common name, it is also called "goatspur" or "Texas sandspur." It has rough textured "fuzzy" leaves and an upright but profusely branching growth habit. Its seed form with two sharp pointed prongs that make the mature plant extremely "bristly.
PITTED MORNINGGLORY Pitted morningglory is one of several annual morningglory species that occurs in peanuts. Its cotyledon leaves are deeply cleft and pointed. Its heart-shaped true leaves lack hairs and frequently have a purple margin. It produces small white flowers.
SPIDER FLOWER Spider flower is also called Cleome or skunk weed and has a strong, pungent odor. It is found in localized areas throughout the southeast and can be a problem in peanut production. Spider flower will form a cluster of leaves at the base, with three to five leaflets per stem. It has a characteristic purple cast and will grow 2 to 3 feet in height. Spider flower will produce white or yellow flowers and long thin seed pods similar to that of wild radish or sicklepod.
CROTON Tropic croton is an upright, branching annual broadleaf with serrated leaves. Tropic croton has a rough hairy stem, but it is not as hairy as the related species, wooly croton. Its gray-brown seed are a desirable food for doves.
TALL MORNINGGLORY Tall morningglory can be found in many peanut fields. Similar to other morningglory species, tall morningglory has a vining, prostrate appearance that envelopes the peanut canopy. Tall morningglory possesses heart-shaped leaves with over-lapping lobes at the base and slightly hairy stems.
SMALL FLOWER MORNINGGLORY Small flower morningglory is probably the most common morningglory species in the Southeast and can be a serious problem in peanut production. In the cotyledon stage it resembles a wild radish seedling, with heart shaped cotyledons. As it grows, small flower morningglory will stand nearly erect until 12 to 18 inches tall then begin to run. It has heart or spear-shaped leaves and produces small blue flowers in a head-like cluster.
TROPICAL SPIDERWORT Tropical spiderwort is an annual species similar to common dayflower. It is distinguished from dayflower by the presence of subterranean (underground) flowers. The leaves are spoon-shaped with parallel venation and blue above-ground flowers. The stems are succulent, and the plant re-roots quickly after cultivation. It spreads by seeds and is becoming one of the most prevalent and troublesome weeds in peanut production. Spiderwort germinates throughout the season, hampering control efforts.


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1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3 tablespoons warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2/3 cup warm milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup unsalted butter, chilled
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
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I made these three days ago and am starting another batch today. I used my bread machine on the dough cycle but added 1/4 cup more flour as the dough was so soft it stayed on top of the paddle and was about to come out of the pan when mixing. The extra flour helped greatly. After the first rise I took the paddle out and let it rise again in the then turned off machine as it was nice and warm inside. My kitchen was very cold that day. I also didn't let the butter get soft enough, so just sliced it and put it on. This worked out great. Being a retired Grandma, I had all day to play with this. I made them quite small. I got 24 total. I made half one day and let the remainder wrapped in plastic for two days in the fridge. Baked the remainder yesterday and they were fabulous. Hubby loved them. WARNING. Do not bake these on a pizza pan with holes. Smoke from burned butter is not a good thing. Excellent recipe.
The first time I tried this recipe, I completely messed it up, but I decided to give it another try, and they turned out perfect, and tasted just like real French croissants.
Well, I made Croissants before for my French class my senior year in highschool. I am now a junior in College and felt the urge to make them again. I did and didn't follow this recipe. I was surprised as to how much flour to use..very little. The butter was accurate because Croissants are buttery. I remember heating one in the microwave andit turned into a glob of oil and dough. Nonetheless i took me five hours less by placing my dough in the freezer for a half an hour three times and also letting the dough rise one time instead of twice. I looked on lot of different websites to see not only the technique but the purpose of each ingredient. I semi-froze my butter and than just squeezed it in the palm of my hand it was perfect to place in each the dough. My croissants turned out great!!!!!
I used salted butter and cut the salt in half. I also used an instant yeast that cut the time needed for rising. My family loved them.
After trying 4 different croissant recipes with no sucess, this one worked!! The croissants were light, flaky and tastes great. I used a little more flour as well used pastry four instead of all-purpose. It made them a little more lighter. I cheated too and made the dough in the bread maker.
This is a great recipe! The rolls came out tender and buttery on the inside and crisp and flaky on the outside. I have made these twice now and my family and I love them. It is well woth the work you have to put into them.
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At IAS 2013, investigators from the EARNEST trial reported the primary outcome of their study at 96 weeks. Study details are as follows: 1,277 HIV-infected Africans with failure of their first NNRTI-based regimen were randomly assigned to one of three regimens:
The volunteers' median CD4+ cell count was really low (71 cells/mm3), and 42% of the participants had a plasma viral load above 100,000 copies/mL.
Despite this lenient definition, the rates of "good HIV disease control" were 60% for the NRTI arm, 64% for the raltegravir arm, and 56% for the monotherapy arm, which was not enough to demonstrate non-inferiority for monotherapy against the NRTI arm (treatment difference -4.1%; -10.8, +2.6). The rates of viral load suppression to below 50 copies/mL at 96 weeks were 74% for the NRTI arm, 73% for the raltegravir arm, and a complete disaster for the monotherapy arm at 44%. Moreover, 18% of those on monotherapy had intermediate- or high-level resistance to lopinavir/ritonavir, and that was assuming that all patients with a viral load less than 1,000 copies/mL were still susceptible to the drug.
The rates of grade 3/4 adverse events were similar among the three arms: 22%, 23% and 24%, respectively.
One wonders about the rationale of even including a boosted protease inhibitor monotherapy arm in this rescue study, after the approach noisily failed in at least two previous studies (SARA and HIV STAR), and wonders as well about the design of only 12 weeks of intensification with raltegravir, when it is universally accepted that at least six months of undetectable viral load are required to avoid failures on boosted protease inhibitor monotherapy.
The authors emphasized this was a pragmatic trial that replicates typical public approach settings. Therefore, baseline resistance tests were not done in all individuals (and were not reported in the IAS 2013 presentation).
In addition to its similarities to the SARA and HIV STAR studies, this is the second study (after the SECOND LINE study presented at CROI 2013) that has been unable to demonstrate superiority of lopinavir/ritonavir + raltegravir to lopinavir/ritonavir + two recycled NRTIs (including inactive lamivudine and a second, jeopardized NRTI). This is not a great result for raltegravir, even though it was one of the hypotheses going into this study. It stresses, however, the substantial activity of recycled (often inactive) NRTIs.
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According to the American Pulse Association, the 2014 "Farm Bill", signed today by President Obama tackles pulse crop nutritional research and child obesity with two new initiatives.
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The Agricultural Act of 2014, recently passed by Congress and signed today by President Obama in Lansing, Michigan, includes two new initiatives that will provide funding to explore and research the nutritional benefits of pulse crops in American diets, while also establishing criteria to place pulse crops on the lunch trays of American school children.
Pulse crops, including dry peas, lentils, chickpeas and dry beans are gluten-free crops that have been around since biblical times, says Kim Murray, a Montana pulse grower, and the Chairman of the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council. But in this day and age we need scientific research and human studies to quantify just how healthy these crops promise to be.
The Pulse Crop Health Initiative (PHI) will provide $125 million over 5 years to conduct research into the health and nutritional benefits of pulse crops, while the school Pulse Crop Products Program will allocate $10 million dollars over 5 years to the USDA to purchase pulse crops, and establish a delivery chain to introduce dry peas, lentils, chickpeas and dry beans into school food programs.
The initiatives were first introduced to Congress by the American Pulse Association (APA), an organization formed jointly by the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council and the US Dry Bean Council, established to increase pulse crop research and consumption in the United States.
The PHI was designed to accomplish three goals, says Tim McGreevy, CEO of the American Pulse Association. The first goal is to address obesity and chronic disease in America, and through research on pulse crops we hope to offer solutions to address those major health issues.
The second goal is to address global hunger and functionality. One-third of the world starves today, states Greg Johnson, Chairman of the American Pulse Association, and a pulse crop exporter based in North Dakota. So we need to increase our production of pulses, manage these crops better and get them into the mouths of people that need it as their source of protein and energy.
We know that pulses are some of the highest sources of dietary fiber, vegetable protein, and potassium that you can have in your diet, states Dr. Janice Rueda, APA Director of Health and Nutrition. The problem is we havent invested in the research to increase productivity and ensure food security around the world. The PHI addresses this oversight in funding.
The third goal of the Pulse Health Initiative is to increase the sustainability of agricultural production. As we increase production, says Jim Byrum, President of the Michigan Bean Shippers Association and an APA board member, were going to need to grow crops that are low cost, sustainable, demand less water, and actually put nutrients back into the soil. Byrum adds, Pulses are truly the only crop that can achieve this level of sustainability.
The primary goal of the Pulse Crop Products Program is to introduce pulse foods into the diets of our school children to help battle chronic health issues, like obesity and type-2 diabetes present in todays population of American youth.
The USDA determined that dietary fiber and potassium are some of the most needed nutrients missing from school meals, McGreevy states. Pulse crops are a super food that promise a low cost, high concentration source of fiber, protein, folate, potassium and iron.
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Design Traditional multi-site randomized controlled clinical trial (random assignment of participants to treatment and control conditions, common database and outcome measures, and identical measurement intervals across sites). There are 6 sites (Boston, Birmingham, Memphis, Miami, Palo Alto, and Philadelphia).
Participants Total N from 6 sites = 1,222 family caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease at the mild to moderate level of impairment
Procedure Results from 30 studies (34 interventions) - Counseling, Education, Family Counseling, Support Groups, Stress Management, Training (excludes respite care)
Outcomes Caregiver interventions have modest but significant benefits on caregiver knowledge, psychological morbidity, and other main outcome measures (such as coping skills and social support). Average patient in the treatment group was less depressed than about 62% of the patients in the control group. Caregivers were frequently satisfied or very satisfied with their interventions, appraised their own coping skills as improved, reported that their relationship with the patient had improved, identified helpful training elements, and mostly (71%) reported that they would use training again. There was significant increase in the involvement of the patient in addition to the caregiver in a structured program, such as teaching the caregiver problem-solving skills in the care of the patient. Programs that involve the patients and their families and are more intensive and modified to caregivers' needs may be more successful.
Author Schulz, R., Burgio, L., Burns, R., Eisdorfer, C., Gallagher-Thompson, D., Gitlin, L.N. & Mahoney, D.F.
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#2669909 WR Micahel Campanaro
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#2669903 Michael Campanaro
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#2669874 Panthers, Hardy talking long-term deal
Posted by jungleking on 28 February 2014 - 01:28 PM
Do your homework and get back with me. William's cap is 6 million which is not a huge number, Stewart is 4.6 million. Their salaries are even smaller. Sure they could be smaller but 10.6 million is much less than Johnson's counts himself and together only 8% of the cap combined.
And no we were not on our heels against good teams, we actually won the time of possession battle against most teams and we played against more top 15 defenses and top 15 offenses than any other team in the league.
Too many drama queens around here with their doom and gloom prophesies.
They're not huge hits, but they are two of the ten biggest hits in the NFL for running backs. We spend more on running backs than any team in the NFL except for the Vikings. That represents a massive opportunity cost.
#2669859 Panthers Sign K Graham Gano to Four-Year Deal
Posted by jungleking on 28 February 2014 - 01:23 PM
Hate it. Hate it. Hate it.
Kickers aren't consistent from year to year. That's just math, and you can view the evidence in the chart in this link. Since kickers aren't consistent from year to year, it's almost impossible for a kicker to live up to a long-term contract that pays above the league average. So now we're locked into a four year contract that will probably only be worth it for two of those years, and the Panthers current cap situation is a case study for how those deals can screw teams over.
#2427757 Where does Stewart fit in?
Posted by jungleking on 14 October 2013 - 10:48 AM
Quit being so negative, we're getting a 26 year old with Pro Bowl talent at the exact time that he can be most effective. Let him play himself into shape for a while, then unleash him on tired defenses at the end of the year.
#2427634 Do you think that Rivera has changed his coaching philosophy?
Posted by jungleking on 14 October 2013 - 09:38 AM
Ron Rivera on going for the early fourth downs: "it's what we're going to do. We're going to do the best we can to make things happen."
Sounds like yes, he is looking at a long-term change in the way the team does things on fourth downs. And it's friggin awesome.
#2421925 DeAngelo Williams can't get enough pink!
Posted by jungleking on 10 October 2013 - 11:34 PM
Anybody seen the new 5 Hour Energy commercial featuring DeAngelo Williams where, while talking about the NFLs Breast Cancer Awaresness months, he confesses that he "can't get enough pink?"
#2232400 Who would we have taken at 14 if Star wasn't there?
Posted by jungleking on 15 May 2013 - 09:36 AM
#2227832 So how do you feel about our saftey position?
Posted by jungleking on 10 May 2013 - 01:21 PM
And here lies the problem the word feel.We feel good about our safety and we feel Norman will come around. The word feel should only be used if you are feeling breast.The word is meaningless in describing football players.In football you better know or some team will light you up like a Christmas tree
Excuse me for using a single word that you disagree with. Allow me to more completely spell out my logic.
We KNOW that Mitchell is an efficient tackler and blitzer, that he plays excellent football near the line of scrimmage. He has the size, athleticism, and instincts to produce, and should consistently show what he has flashed in his previous experience.
His coverage, though, is lacking, and that's not good for a defensive unit whose only real weakness exists in the secondary.
#2161177 WR Heyward-Bey & DB Huff Released By Oakland
Posted by jungleking on 13 March 2013 - 10:32 PM
Smitty had a track record of excellence outside of 2010. DHB has none of that. When skills are apparent, you can start making excuses based on the play of others. But he doesn't have those. He's never been a game-changer, and he's got one trick. I don't see the comparison.then what is Murphy then? We are just talking about upgrading what we have...
and Steve Smith averaged 39 yards per game in 2010 in his "prime". You don't think DHB being young with a bad TE/RB checkdown QB should be taken into account?
Murphy's not good, but why spend money to go from not good to not good?
#2159398 WR Heyward-Bey & DB Huff Released By Oakland
Posted by jungleking on 12 March 2013 - 07:30 PM
He played in a top-ten passing offense last year and was the third option. He got beat out by Louis Murphy when they were on the same team, and in four years hasn't developed an all-around game. Do not want.He was playing in Oakland... A vertical offense like ours could work out.
#2097553 Panthers want 125 Million in taxpayer money.
Posted by jungleking on 15 January 2013 - 07:20 AM
#1739868 Brockers Vs Cox
Posted by jungleking on 22 April 2012 - 04:30 PM
I don't really know if the combine is the indicator of potential. Brockers has a poor combine as far as strength goes, but he still holds up well against SEC interior lineman double teaming him. His lower body strength has to be impressive in order for the tape to show what it does.Firstly, both of these guys have tons of potential, I would say Cox has the most. He is so freaking quick. Brockers had a worse combine by far than Cox...Cox had an impressive combine. But, both of these guys are full of potential, I think Brockers would help our run right off the bat, while Cox would wreak havoc on the pass rush in the beginning. It is preference really.... Brockers and Edwards are similiar players, AKA Cox would probably be best to pick up in our situation.... I think it is harder to find someone with the skill set of Cox than Brockers.
Edwards is old and coming off of an injury. Carolina just invested in McClain, a penetrating guy who hasn't developed yet. I feel like he fills the role that Cox would come into, and then never be able to develop fully here.
#1665842 Michael Brockers, DT, LSU
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#1639905 Brockers
Posted by jungleking on 02 February 2012 - 03:13 PM
Brockers' ceiling is much higher because his body and production levels have exploded recently, and he still isn't developed. Three years ago he was a 255 pound redshirt linebacker. Teams saw the growth that he achieved in that time period and look ahead to see if it could happen again. He is relatively inexperienced at the position, and his body is still growing. Those things indicate a higher ceiling.
Brockers also lacks the injury concerns that Still has. A defensive tackle with bad knees and ankles is going to be a defensive tackle with a short career. Remember Kris Jenkins? Anybody want to go through that experiment again? I don't understand why Still is being labeled as a 'safe' pick. A safe pick to me is a guy who's going to start for 10 year, like the Pouncey brothers or Julius Peppers. Still's injuries don't even make that prediction possible.
Bottom line: They're both dominant players now. One has injury concerns and won't get much better. One is still adding to his already superior physical skill set. I think that the choice is pretty easy when you look at it that way.
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Full Title: A breviary of the state of the Roman (or Westerne) Church & Empire, the decay of true religion, & the rising of the Papacy [manuscript] : from the tyme of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ, till Martin Luther / gathered by Mich. Dalton of Lincolnes Inn
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Script: Purportedly in the hand of Michael Dalton; cf. ms. note of R. W. Bridgman on recto of third flyleaf: "This is the original manuscript of Mr Dalton's small Breviary, the corrections of which appear to be in Mr Dalton's own hand writing".
Binding: 18th cent., early. Full calf, gold tooled; rebacked; blue marbled endpapers; yellow edges.
Accompanying materials: With an engraved portrait of Dalton, dated 1770, pasted in.
Provenance: Dalton -- Engraved armorial bookplate (with motto: Favente Deo amicoque benigno) of Richard Whalley Bridgman on inside of front board -- Collection of Sir Thomas Phillipps -- Purchased from Last, 20 October 1942.
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As we go forward to change the world for the better, Mom Congress delegates and parents everywhere are equipping themselves with the knowledge they need. Mom Congress 2012 gave us ideas and tools to be effective change makers. Today is the second of two posts highlighting some of those lessons. (Part I HERE.)
United Nations Foundation's Aaron Sherinian
Dynamic speaker, Aaron Sherinian, the VP Communication and Public Relations for the United Nations Foundation taught us at Mom Congress 2012 how parent education advocates can effectively engage with the media.
"It's an amplifier," he reminded us. As one person, there's only so much you can do so you want to amplify your message using the media.
Three branches of media to reach are broadcast, print, and social / digital. Then, remember these four principals of media interaction:
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2. Know your safe place. If you're rambling, stop! What's is your safe place? Is it your story? Just don't keep rambling.
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3. Find your wine glass – like a dinging wine glass at a wedding to get the newly married couple to kiss - and USE it.
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Another speaker, CEO of Reach Out and Read, Earl Martin Phalen, inspired us with his personal story of success after being abandoned by his mother and growing up in foster care. Oregon 2011 delegate, Jen Barth, interviewed Phalen on her blog 1 Oregon Mom about the impact that medical professionals are having with the Reach Out and Read program. Read the blog post here.
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"Word can not begin to express my gratitude for this past weekend." - Lori Harding
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The gay intimidation campaign reaches toward the PopePHIL LAWLERIn his annual message for the World Day of Peace — a statement of nearly 3,600 words — Pope Benedict XVI devotes one sentence to the campaign to redefine marriage.This spectacular over-reaction to a tangential remark is, as the director of the Vatican press office observed, "lacking in decent composure and sense of proportion: it consists in shouting, not in reasoning; it is intended to intimidate those who want to support this view freely in the public arena." All too true. But here's another factor. By focusing obsessively on the issue of same-sex marriage, the mass media obscured the remainder of the papal message. People who might have profited from the Pope's insights have heard nothing about what he wrote, apart from that one sentence. The main thrust of the message is nearly lost. Just last week, as the controversy over the papal message began, Roger Scruton wrote in the London Times about the singular success that gay activists have achieved in demonizing their opponents: If we ask ourselves how it is that the advocacy of gay marriage has become an orthodoxy to which all our political leaders subscribe, we must surely acknowledge that intimidation has some part to play in the matter. Express the slightest hesitation on this score and someone will accuse you of "homophobia", while others will organise to ensure that, even if nothing else is known about your views, this at least will be notorious.
But it has also advanced, and will probably continue to advance, through social pressure, ideological enforcement, and legal restriction. Indeed, the very language of the movement is explicitly designed to exert this kind of pressure: By redefining yesterday's consensus view of marriage as "bigotry," and expanding the term "homophobia" to cover support for that older consensus as well as personal discomfort with/animus toward gays. Douthat linked to stories about the gay-activist web site that advertised the names and addresses of California residents who signed a petition to stop same-sex marriage, thus making them candidates for reprisals; the successful campaign to close down Catholic adoption agencies in Illinois because they would not cater to same-sex couples; and, most ominously, the attempt to ruin the academic career of Mark Regnerus, a sociologist who dared to question the studies that have been used to claim that children flourish in homosexual households.
Regnerus has survived the fraudulent attempt to censure him for "scholarly misconduct." But his standing in the academic world has unquestionably been damaged — only a brave conference organizer would invite him to deliver a paper on any topic today — and younger scholars who might be considering research on homosexuality have seen what could happen to them if they go ahead with their plans. And now the campaign of intimidation has reached the Pope. The next time the Holy Father prepares a statement, and uses the argument on same-sex marriage to illustrate a point, Vatican officials will read the draft and ask him: "Your Holiness, do you really need to include this sentence? Do you want to run the risk that no one will ever notice the rest of the statement?" Even if that argument for caution is ultimately rejected, the fact that it will be raised — as surely it will — illustrates how successful gay activists have been in restricting public discussion. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Phil Lawler. "The gay intimidation campaign reaches toward the Pope." Catholic Culture - On the News (December 17, 2012). Reprinted with permission from Phil Lawler and Catholic Culture.org. The mission of CatholicCulture.org is to give faithful Catholics the information, encouragement, and perspective they need to become an active force for renewal in the Church and in society, working to shape an authentically Christian culture in a secular world. THE AUTHOR Phil Lawler is Director of the Catholic Culture Project. Born and raised in the Boston area, Phil Lawler attended Harvard College, graduating with honors in Government in 1972. He did graduate work in political philosophy at the University of Chicago before entering a career in journalism. Phil Lawler has been active in politics as well as journalism. He has been Director of Studies for the Heritage Foundation (a conservative think-tank based in Washington), a member of two presidential inaugural committees; and a candidate for the US Senate. As a journalist, Phil has acted as editor of Crisis magazine. In 1986 he became the first layman to edit The Pilot, the Boston archdiocesan newspaper. From 1993 through 2005, Phil Lawler was the editor of Catholic World Report, an international monthly news magazine. And in 1996, recognizing the power of the internet, he founded Catholic World News: the first online Catholic news service. Phil Lawler is the author of five books on political and religious topics most recently The Faithful Departed: The Collapse of Boston's Catholic Culture. His essays, book reviews, and editorial columns have appeared in over 100 newspapers around the United States and abroad, including the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and Boston Globe. Phil lives in central Massachusetts with his wife Leila and their seven children. Copyright © 2012 Catholic Culture |
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Consumer Confidence Rebounds Slightly in OctoberOctober 26 The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index recovered somewhat this month after declining in September, according to the latest survey by The Conference Board. The overall index was 50 in October, up from 48.6 in September. The Present Situation Index rose 0.6 points to 23.9. The Expectations Index rose 2.3 points to 67.8. Despite the improvement, consumer confidence continues to hover at historically low levels, says Lynn Franco, director of The Conference Board Research Center, largely because labor market conditions have yet to significantly improve. Survey respondents claiming that jobs are "hard to get" rose to 46.1% from 45.8% in September. Those stating jobs are "plentiful" fell to 3,5% from 3.8%. "Despite the up tick, in expectations, consumers continue to be quite concerned about the short-term outlook," Franco added. The survey is based on a representative sample of 5,000 U.S. households. Read the latest news release on the Consumer Confidence Survey here. |


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In downtown Hampton, Hank D. Lutton, project archaeologist shows off one of the corners with uncovered bricks of the dig. Archaeologists exploring the future site of the Old Point Bank building on Queen Street in downtown Hampton have uncovered the remains of an 18th-century foundation that could be linked to the famous seafaring Barron family of Hampton and Norfolk. (Joe Fudge, Daily Press / June 22, 2010) |
Discovered about 3 feet below the surface after a week of work, the brick footing appears to correspond to a structure recorded on a 1781 map by a French engineer.
Its size and architectural character also seem consistent with a 1752 advertisement describing a large rambling dwelling of nearly a dozen rooms — and which was later owned by Hampton sailor James Barron, who won renown during the Revolution for his bold attacks on the British navy.
"This is a substantial building," said project archaeologist Hank D. Lutton, sizing up a footing capable of supporting the heavy brick gable ends described in the advertisement.
"We also have uncovered a series of postholes that may represent one of its additions."
Funded by Old Point Bank, the $100,000 dig conducted by the James River Institute for Archaeology will explore a parcel of land that dates to the first survey of the town's streets in the early 1690s.
Located just a block down from the previously developed crossroads at King and Queen streets — and fronting what was then a deep inlet from the Hampton River — the property ranked as prime real estate for the pilots, ship captains and merchants who made early 1700s Hampton one of British America's busiest ports.
With a few decades, it was bought and improved substantially by several different prominent residents, including ship's carpenter and town constable John Henry Rombough, before Barron acquired it in 1766.
By then the dwelling that stood along Queen Street near the corner with Wine rivaled some of the biggest houses in the nearby capital of Williamsburg.
"It was quite big, with 7 rooms on the ground floor, four rooms above, a cellar, a kitchen and various outbuildings," said project historian Matt Laird.
"Even though it was in the center of town, it really was an urban plantation — with a big garden and trees."
The youngest son of Samuel Barron — who commanded a fort at Old Point Comfort — James Barron gained fame alongside his brother Richard for the bravery with which their outgunned sloops harassed British ships during the Revolution.
Over time, the brothers spawned a naval dynasty made up of four commodores and 8 sea captains. But since the family also owned an outlying property known as Little England, its exact use of the Queen Street dwelling is uncertain, Laird says.
Given the parcel's advantageous location near the water, however, the dig could not only answer some of the questions about the structure's function but also turn up evidence of earlier occupation dating into the 1600s.
"It's going to be a long process," says Lutton, who supervised an excavation off nearby Settlers Landing Road in 2004-05.
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Preheat the grill.
Using a small sharp knife, make several slashes on both sides of the whole fish. Season the whole fish, lobsters, prawns, and crabs with olive oil, salt and pepper. Place the whole fish and crab on the grill. In a small food processor, combine the tamarind, garlic, jalapeno, cane syrup, molasses, ketchup and water. Season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth. Brush the seafood with the tamarind mixture, several times while grilling. The grilling time will vary according to size. The whole fish and crabs should go on first, they usually take about 6 to 8 minutes, depending on weight. The lobsters with take about 6 to 7 minutes. The prawns and oysters about 4 to 6 minutes, again depending on size. **The lobster and crab shell will turn bright reddish pink and the prawns will turn pink and their tails will turn in.
Place all of the fish on a large platter. Squeeze the lemons over the seafood and garnish with parsley.
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Information for Clients
The Purdue Veterinary Pharmacy fills medication orders for patients of the Small Animal Hospital and the Large Animal Hospital during their hospital visit. The Purdue Veterinary Pharmacy also fills prescriptions that are to be sent home with patients after their hospital visit as well as for patients that are seen by the Small Animal Community Practice and Large Animal Community Practice services. Refills can be requested by phone; it is best if we are given 24-hours notice. Prescriptions can be shipped via Fed/Ex or UPS. Compounded prescriptions (customized) can be filled by the Purdue Veterinary Pharmacy upon request of the PU-VTH veterinarian.
The Purdue Veterinary Pharmacy can only fill prescriptions written by Purdue staff veterinarians. Refills for prescriptions of "human medicine used in veterinary cases" can be transferred to a local pharmacy if it is more convenient for the client. The client should give their local pharmacy our contact information and the prescription number and ask the local pharmacy to call for the transfer information.
Questions or information regarding medication(s) dispensed to a patient can be obtained by contacting the VTH Pharmacy or the PU-VTH veterinarian.
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The flawlessly faced star added a touch of eyeliner, gloss and blush.
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4 reviewsMake bath time fun for your little one with these musical Tomy Do Re Mi Dolphins.
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The Turtle Tots bath time toy from Tomy makes your toddler's time in the tub even more enjoyable. Featuring a mummy turtle and her 4 tiny tots, the little ones are fitted with suction cups so that they stick to mum's back until it's time to play.
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Has Arctic Cat Become the Perfect Stock?
Monday - 12/31/2012, 3:00am  ET
Every investor would love to stumble upon the perfect stock. But will you ever really find a stock that provides everything you could possibly want?
One thing's for sure: You'll never discover truly great investments unless you actively look for them. Let's discuss the ideal qualities of a perfect stock and then decide whether Arctic Cat fits the bill.
The quest for perfection
Stocks that look great based on one factor may prove horrible elsewhere, making due diligence a crucial part of your investing research. The best stocks excel in many different areas, including these important factors:
- Growth. Expanding businesses show healthy revenue growth. While past growth is no guarantee that revenue will keep rising, it's certainly a better sign than a stagnant top line.
- Margins. Higher sales mean nothing if a company can't produce profits from them. Strong margins ensure that company can turn revenue into profit.
- Balance sheet. At debt-laden companies, banks and bondholders compete with shareholders for management's attention. Companies with strong balance sheets don't have to worry about the distraction of debt.
- Moneymaking opportunities. Return on equity helps measure how well a company is finding opportunities to turn its resources into profitable business endeavors.
- Valuation. You can't afford to pay too much for even the best companies. By using normalized figures, you can see how a stock's simple earnings multiple fits into a longer-term context.
- Dividends. For tangible proof of profits, a check to shareholders every three months can't be beat. Companies with solid dividends and strong commitments to increasing payouts treat shareholders well.
With those factors in mind, let's take a closer look at Arctic Cat.
Factor |
What We Want to See |
Actual |
Pass or Fail? |
Growth |
5-year annual revenue growth > 15% |
(1.4%) |
Fail |
1-year revenue growth > 12% |
27.8% |
Pass |
Margins |
Gross margin > 35% |
22.6% |
Fail |
Net margin > 15% |
5.9% |
Fail |
Balance sheet |
Debt to equity < 50% |
0% |
Pass |
Current ratio > 1.3 |
1.82 |
Pass |
Opportunities |
Return on equity > 15% |
20.5% |
Pass |
Valuation |
Normalized P/E < 20 |
13.34 |
Pass |
Dividends |
Current yield > 2% |
0% |
Fail |
5-year dividend growth > 10% |
0% |
Fail |
Total score |
5 out of 10 |
Since we looked at Arctic Cat last year, the company has seen its score soar by 3 points. Improved valuations, higher returns on equity, and faster revenue growth over the past year all contributed to the rise, and the stock has rewarded shareholders with a 50% gain over the past year.
Arctic Cat has endured a strange year. You'd think that with one of the warmest winters on record early in 2012, the snowmobile-maker would have been in a world of hurt. Yet as it turned out, its snowmobile sales soared 63% during its fiscal third quarter, matching rival Polaris and its own snowmobile strength during the period.
Still, by May, things had changed for Arctic Cat. The company posted strong revenue gains and a smaller-than-expected loss, but its fiscal 2013 outlook disappointed investors. With weakness in its all-terrain vehicle business, Polaris and Honda Motor seem to be getting the better of Arctic Cat in that growing niche. Even as Arctic Cat posted record-breaking earnings in its most recent quarter, it failed to boost its full-year projections as much as analysts had hoped, leading to further share-price declines.
Despite Arctic Cat's gains in early 2012, the company will do better if the weather cooperates. Fortunately, recent snowstorms point to brighter times ahead not just for snowmobile makers but also for snow control equipment maker Douglas Dynamics and even ski-resort operator Vail Resorts , both of which found themselves stuck in the mud during last winter's snowless season.
For Arctic Cat to keep moving forward, it needs its new models like its Wildcat 4 Sport ROV to perform well enough to hold off the competition. Combined with more snow, 2013 could look even brighter for Arctic Cat.


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On the South Coast there are beaches to suit any travellers tastes and interest. There are busy resorts with plenty of organized activities and non- stop nightlife. And quiet beach destinations offering the chance to relax and experience nature.
The Beaches south of Mombasa are an earthly paradise of tropical forests, white sand beaches and coral reefs. On the South Coast there are beaches to suit any travellers tastes and interest. There are busy resorts with plenty of organized activities and non- stop nightlife. And quiet beach destinations offering the chance to relax and experience nature.
Whether you are looking for a base to actively explore this fascinating region, or just somewhere to unwind and find peace, Kenya's south coast has everything you could wish for.
Water Sports
The area is serviced by World Class resorts, centred around Diani Beach, letting the visitor relax in style and comfort. The beaches here are broad expanses of pure white sand, while the ocean is warm and inviting, with protective reefs creating perfect calm havens for swimming.
Watersports enthusiasts will be spoilt for choice on the South Coast. Most of the resorts and hotels ranged along the beaches offer a wide range of watersports. Water-skiing, Sailing, Jetskiing, parasailing and much more can all be arranged easily at most of the hotels.
A range of boats can be hired to explore the coast, including Hobie cats and sailing skiffs. Sea Kayaks are also widely available, and are ideal for exploring remote coves and sheltered bays.
Shimoni is a good place for those looking to charter yachts. Both yachts and crews are available for private charter. The coast of Kenya is a great place to explore by yacht, or the perfect base from which to set sail for Zanzibar to the South or the Red Sea to the North.
SCUBA Diving and Snorkelling
Beneath the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean lies a world of undersea wonders. There are plenty of excellent dive sites all along the South Coast.
Diving is generally good all year round, although visibility lessens during July and August due to silting. There are dive sites ranged along the coast from Tiwi south to Shimoni.
Some of the best sites are centred around Kisiite Mpunguti Marine Reserve. This area is home to large Manta Rays which are occasionally encountered on dive expeditions.
Swimming with Whale Sharks
In February-March each year, there are almost guaranteed sightings of Whale Sharks on outer reef dives along the Kenyan Coast. The whale shark is the largest fish in the world, measuring up to 18 metres and weigh up to 20 tons. It feeds on platonic creatures and small fish, and has only tiny teeth.
In Kiswahili, the whale shark is called "papa shillingi" translating as "shark covered in shillings." There is a local legend that God was so pleased when he created this beautiful fish that he gave his angels handfuls of gold and silver coins to throw down from heaven onto its back. So it goes that whale sharks have their magical markings and swim near the surface catching the sun on their backs as a way of saying thank you to their Maker.
Based in Diani beach, the East African Whale Shark Trust (EAWST) was founded in 2005 in response to the increase in the whale shark population along the Kenyan coast as well as increased interest from the tourist sector.
One of the best dive sites is Nyulli Reef. A good deep dive site with strong tidal currents, this dive is best suited to experienced divers. Spectacular coral and plunging drop offs are home to excellent sealife, including snapper, barracuda, rare zebra sharks and massive Napoleon wrasse.
An easier dive is Kisite Point. There is plenty of large, tame shoals to be found here, with average dive depth at around 12 metres. Divers at the point often encounter hawksbill turtles and bottlenose dolphins.
Swim with Dolphins
If you would like to see or swim with Dolphins, there are large populations found around the South Coast.
Diving and snorkeling boats on day trips to Wasini Islands or Dive sites often encounter dolphins along the way. These are bottlenose dolphins, and they are often seen in large family groups. The dolphins usually follow and feed on schools of fish.
They will often follow passing boats and swim into the breaking bow wave, using the slipstream created to coast along the side of the boat. This playful behaviour is very common among dolphins, who seem to take great pleasure in streaming from side to side of the bow, often breaking water and leaping into the air of the boat.
Dolphins are also known to join divers and snorkelers, and to surround and swim with people. This magical experience is a common occurrence on day trips in this area.
Wreck Diving
Wreck Diving is possible at the Northern end of this strip of coast, on the MV Unfunguo, a former trawler, which has now become a thriving artificial reef. Since the wreck split open some years ago, the inner hull has become a massive haven for sea life, and makes for a truly spectacular dive.
There are many dive operators in this area, both private and those attached to resorts. Equipment, boats, refills and dive guides are all provided. International PADI, NAUI and SSI standards of safety and quality are all maintained. Full courses with qualified instructors and international SCUBA certification are available.
Many operators offer Night Dives and specialist Nitrox Diving. The best option is a day trip on a diveboat, catamaran or dhow with one of the many dive companies operating in this area.
For non divers there are plenty of options for fantastic snorkelling, with plenty of shallow and accessible coral gardens, especially at the Kisite Mpunguti Marine Reserve.
Dhow Trips
A day dhow trip to Wasini Island, within the reserve, is easily arranged from Diani or Shimoni. This usually includes snorkelling and/or diving, and a seafood lunch on the island.This is an ideal way to spend the day. Dolphins often accompany the dhows through the reserve, and the island itself is well worth exploring.
Shimoni has a long standing reputation for big game fishing. The Pemba Channel is the best fishing destination, and there are many highly skilled local operators.
Fully equipped and stocked boats with the best available equipment and tackle are available for full and half day charters. The main game fish include Sailfish and Marlin, Kingfish, Wahoo, Horse Mackerel and others.
The best source of local information for fisherman is the Pemba Channel Fishing Club in Shimoni. A tag and release program ensures eco-friendly fishing. Big game fishing can be arranged in season (December-March).
Sky Diving
The skies over Diani come alive with the annual SkyDive Boogie - a major event which attracts sky diving clubs from all over the world. This is the perfect place for a sky-diving festival- at sea level it is possible to experience a full one minute accelerated free fall from 14,000 feet.
Best of all, divers land directly on the beach outside their hotel, and after a short rest, can climb back aboard their plane at Ukunda airstrip, just 10 minutes away.
Novices are welcome to experience the thrill of tandem dives, or to participate in a full skydive course.
One of the best ways to explore the South coast and surrounding villages is by bicycle. This gives you the freedom to explore quiet village roads and trails. Cycling is a popular form of local transport in this area, and on most paths and roads you will encounter other cyclists.
Local people will always be willing to help out with directions and advice, and are often quite keen to meet and talk with visitors to Kenya. This is an ideal opportunity to get some fresh air and exercise, and get a new perspective on the area and local life.
Bicycles can be hired locally all along the coast either from hotels or private operators. Check the condition of the tyres, chain and frame before hiring a bike.
Bird Watching
The South Coast is a perfect destination for coastal birding. The forest at Diani is a refuge for Fischer's Turaco, Southern Banded Snake Eagle, Little Yellow Flycatcher and the Uluguru Violet Backed Sunbird.
Nearby Dzombo Hill is home to a Digo Kaya (see Cultural Safari) and is also home for the rare Sokoke Pipit, the African Crowned eagle and around 33 other forest dependent species.
Offshore, the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park has an important population of rare Roseate Terns, among other pelagic birds, centred on Kisite Island.
Monkey Rescue
The Jadini- Diani forest region is a refuge for the highly endangered Black and White Colobus Monkey. Both the Angolan and more common Guereza sub species are present here. A local group The Wakaluzu Trust is devoted to the conservation of these rare primates and their habitat.
The colobus and other primates of this area, including vervet monkeys and baboons are threatened both by traffic on the main coastal road, and by hand feeding by tourists which encourages anti-social and unnatural behaviour.
The Wakaluzu Trust works builds aerial bridges across the roads to prevent traffic casualties, and work to educate tourists against feeding monkeys.
They also have a program to sterilize male baboons to prevent over population problems that threaten the local eco-system.
They have set up a centre called Colobus Cottage at Diani that is base for their operations and provides information on local wildlife. It is possible to arrange to stay here and assist with this important work.
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