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Warren Joyce admits he is keen for his players to come up against experienced senior professionals in order to further their development.
Although the Manchester Senior Cup and Lancashire Senior Cup provide Reserves-level opposition, the new Barclays Under-21 Premier League is obviously throwing up different challenges.
While teams are allowed to field three over-aged players, and a goalkeeper, there also seems a tendency for some clubs to pitch younger charges into action. Indeed, Arsenal's two-goal hero in Monday's 2-2 draw was 17-year-old Chuba Akpom.
Joyce has often stressed the value of his youngsters being tested against older opposition, which is why a number of players are sent out on loan by the club to further their education.
"I don't think [the Under-21 League] is as good a test as it was [in the Reserves] last year," admitted Joyce to MUTV. "I think that was a far greater test.
"Last year, there were five or six men in every single game. Maybe Arsenal had some slightly older ones and they are good quality players but, at this sort of stage now, in the Reserves level where the next step is the first team, you need to play against men.
"That brings the boys on. They can learn so much from how proper professionals handle themselves.
"So, if they're going to step into the first team, it's not going to be a shock to them as they've played against men before."
More: United Res 7 Oldham Res 0 | United U21 2 Arsenal U21 2

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Who we are
The Citrix Startup Accelerator is the enterprise accelerator. We are part of Citrix Labs, an applied research group charged with helping Citrix adapt to new technology trends. As part of this group, we have a unique approach to investing in early stage companies. Our goals are to:
- Invest in top enterprise startups with new approaches to today's problems, and foster independently successful companies with strong market validation
- Contribute to the emergence of new customer solutions
- Bring an open innovation focus to the practice of corporate early stage investment
Citrix is a global enterprise software company, with hundreds of thousands of customers. Our success is driven by world-class innovation practices. The Citrix Startup Accelerator brings these best practices to talented entrepreneurs globally.
Our team
John McIntyre
Managing Director
John McIntyre is the Managing Director of the Citrix Startup Accelerator leading the team pioneering open innovation through early stage investments and market validation. John's career has been characterized by spearheading innovative programs that bring new products to market, develop new markets, and create ecosystems that link entrepreneurs, investors, and mentors internationally.
Prior to joining Citrix, John ran the Enterprise Ireland team chartered with driving market momentum for Irish software, services, and technology companies in the North American marketplace. He co-founded InnerWorkings, a software company that raised over $10 million of venture financing. Earlier in his career, John spent 13 years at Intel Corporation where, in his last position as Director of Business Development, he partnered closely with Intel Capital to fund emerging technology and software companies.
Dr. Michael Harries
Chief Technologist (and Senior Director Citrix CTO Office)
Dr. Michael Harries is charged with identifying and coaching interesting early stage companies that bring new insights to Citrix related markets. He is a member of the Citrix CTO Office, and works with Citrix leaders on new trends and opportunities. Michael has over 20 years of software leadership, including 10 years as part of the leadership team at Citrix Labs, with a focus on technology strategy and communication.
Prior to joining Citrix, Michael was part of the leadership teams for several Australian software startups, including his own, applying machine learning technologies to various real world domains. He has also been a computer consultant and academic. Michael has a PhD in Computer Science, specializing in Machine Learning from the University of NSW, Australia, and a Bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Sydney, Australia.
Devon Crews
Marketing and Operations Manager
Devon Crews has helped companies to design and launch innovative products, integrate leading-edge technologies, build popular brands, and maximize new business opportunities. With 20 years of senior marketing leadership experience, she has produced promotional campaigns that have inspired millions of people to action. Devon directs Marketing and Operations to support the growth of the Citrix Startup Accelerator. She is responsible for building a community of entrepreneurial leaders, venture capitalists, seed investors, advisors, executives, clients and partners who share our vision to create a world where people can experience work and life in harmony. In addition, she integrates Citrix culture into the Startup Accelerator, ensuring an emphasis on the values of respect, integrity, innovation and fun.
Prior to joining Citrix, she was the CMO for Luminesa, and led successful initiatives for HP, Marvel Entertainment (now Disney), Wells Fargo, Tesla Motors, UBS, Audubon, Stanford University, IBM, and many other global corporations and Silicon Valley tech startups. Devon is a frequent expert speaker and guest columnist about innovation trends, business leadership, emerging media and mobile marketing. She spearheaded and served as president for Net Impact NorCal and The Corporate Responsibility Executives Forums. Devon holds an M.B.A. from Presidio School of Management, where she was part of the first graduating class and now serves on the Board of Directors. She also has a joint Bachelor of Science degree in Design and Computer Technology.
Executive Sponsor
Martin Duursma
Vice President Citrix Labs & CTO Office Chair
Citrix Systems, Inc.
As Chair of the Citrix CTO Office Martin Duursma guides the company's technology strategy, and is responsible for evangelizing technology directions, trends and standards within Citrix. As VP Citrix Labs, he is chartered with conceiving and producing creative products, components and technologies as well he is responsible for external innovation through the Citrix Startup Accelerator program. He holds bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, and is a member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Our Offices
Citrix Startup Accelerator
4555 Great America Pkwy, 3rd Floor
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Parking tends to fill rapidly. Overflow parking is at the rear of 4655 Great America Parkway – the matching 'tower' building to the North of 4555 Great America Parkway.


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John Bechtel '62 was recently appointed by Ravi Zacharias International Ministries as their new regional advisor for Asia. "It has been an honor and a blessing to know John Bechtel for nearly four decades," said Zacharias. "His experience and expertise will lend great strength to our efforts in the region."
Joyce (Wilson '66) Strong recently completed a speaking engagement to churches and women's groups in the cities of Olenegorsk and Kirovsk in the Kola Peninsula of Russia (near Murmansk in the Arctic Circle). In October, Joyce traveled to Kitali, Kenya, for the dedication of the Blessings and Hope Educational Centre and Orphanage that is providing education, shelter and food for over 150 orphans, ages 3-15. To learn more visit www.joycestrongministries.org.
Paul Vicalvi '70 retired from the military after 30 years of active duty and now is an instructor at the College of the Ozarks in Look Out Point, Mo. Col. Vicalvi teaches a three-credit course titled Patriotic Education, required for all freshmen.
Mike Flynn '71 is a seminar and retreat facilitator in Richmond, Va., where he is developing burnout prevention services for pastors. David Frasier '72 has been appointed associate dean at the University of Iowa Tippie School of Management in Iowa City, Iowa. In this position, he has administrative oversight for the Tippie MBA program portfolio which includes full-time, part-time and executive programs in four Iowa locations, as well as locations in Italy and Hong Kong.
David Benedict '73 has been serving as the vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college at Trinity College of Florida, in Trinity, Fla., for the last two years. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Benedict spent 20 years teaching political science and international relations at Houghton. The Benedicts live in Florida and Linda (Barr '75) now has her MBA.
Stephen Clark '73 has been named chief planned giving and endowment officer for the Virginia United Methodist Foundation where he will be working with nearly 1,200 churches in the Virginia United Methodist Conference in donor engagement and endowment building to expand ministry for the next generations.
William Meyers '73 is in his third year as a Navigators representative, directing the Navigators Ministry to the 19,000 soldiers in the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum in Watertown, N.Y.
Jenny Thomas '74 is the institute coordinator at the Institute for Energy and the Environment at Vermont Law School in South Royalton, Vt. She participated in mission trips to Gaza and the West Bank of Palestine in 2009 and 2011. She is also a faith partner with Canaan Fair Trade and sells embroidered items by the women of Bil'lin.
A Career in Keyboard Conservation - John Watson '74
Translating the Gospel for the Unreached - Phil Nichols '78Read more
Frank Billman '75 accepted the position of director of church relations at Aldersgate Renewal Ministries. He is also an adjunct professor at United Theological Seminary, leading the doctoral of ministry program in supernatural ministry. He continues to pastor a local United Methodist Church.
David W. Kofahl '76 was named the conference superintendent of the Binghamton District of the Upper New York Conference of the United Methodist Church. Previously, David served churches in Olean, Niagara Falls and Clarence, N.Y., while his wife Diane (Cummings '76) served with him as director of music ministry. The Kofahls now reside in Binghamton, N.Y. where Diane is a piano teacher.


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Calendar of Meetings 2009
Saturday 28th March, Field Meeting PontypoolLeader: Steve Gray
Meet at 11.00am at Pontypool Museum car park [SO 2827 0160].
Saturday 18th April, AGMLecture by Dr M. Gray, Stone sepulchral sculpture
11.00am, St. Mary's Priory Centre, Monk Street, Abergavenny.
Saturday 16th May, Field Meeting Abbey Masonry, Cross HandsLeader: Tim Palmer
Meet 11.00am at Abbey Masonry site, Cross Hands Industrial Estate, Cross Hands [SN 568 128]. Packed lunch & Wellingtons essential.
Saturday 27th June, Llandewi Brefi, Strata Florida & Llanbadarn FawrLeadres: John Davies & Tim Palmer
Meet at 11.00am in the square in front of the church, Llandewi Brefi [SN 663 553].
Saturday 12th September, Llangollen & Valle CrucisLeader: Jacqui Malpas & Ray Roberts
Meetr at 11.00am in the centreal car park Llangollen [SJ 214 420].


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Shoulders of the Bold from Murmur
Bracers of the ancient pheonix - 2.3 badges vendor
Ring from the 2.4 badge vendor
Neck and shield from the SSO rep rewards.
2.3/2.4 Badge belt, depending on threat/avoidence preference.
that would be what i would focus on first. Though while doing it make sure your enchanted to the full.


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Vegetable Garden Planning
Just when you thought gardening is as easy as plowing, planting the seeds and waiting for days until they grow with crops…you haven't seen anything yet.
You should know that, starting a garden is not as simple as it may seem. There are, of course, some things that an aspiring gardener should take into careful consideration. Embarking on to this task means tough work not only on the physical aspect, but on the mental aspect as well. You need to have the right amount of skills and knowledge; otherwise, you will only be opening your garden to hungry pests and filthy plant diseases.
Beginning a garden requires four important phases that you have to carefully outline. But of course, before anything else, you need to ascertain what kind of garden you want to have; whether you want to have a flower garden, a vegetable garden or what not. After deciding, you need to follow these steps:
This is one of the most important stages in gardening that most beginners fail to grasp. Once you decide to start a garden, the first step that you need to do is to observe the location in which you want to plant your seeds. This goes without saying that you need to consider the temperature, water flow, soil and sunlight.
Observe whether the temperature in the garden is just enough to sustain the life of your plants. However, you should also note that the temperature changes according to seasons, and therefore, you need to measure the average temperature of the area.
You also need to measure the sunlight and the water flow that covers the area of your garden. Know whether there is enough hydration and visible light in the location. Consider the trees and buildings surrounding the area and how much sunlight they filter. The frequency of rainfall must be considered and know whether or not it causes floods. You don't want your garden to be overflowing like a pond in the course of a heavy rain, right?
Soil quality is also important for you to know what types of seeds are compatible with it.
After you have written down all your observations, it's now time for you to analyze every single detail that you have recorded. You have to know the meaning in every observation and sort out some ways on how you can use these remarks in coming up with a bountiful garden.
If you have recorded some problems with regards to the location of your garden, you need to come up with smart solutions that can help you push through with your vision of a beautiful garden.
For instance, if you noted that the area regularly floods, you need to find ways on how you can channel the waters to prevent it from pooling around your plants and eventually down them. Or if the areas have parasites, you need to have a buffer that would repel them and keep them from pestering your plants.
However, this does not mean that you have to close your solutions and provide necessary actions right away. Your solutions must be kept open and let your ideas come in as you start drafting your gardening plan.
Now you have analyzed your observations, the next step is to plan the things that you want to do with regards to building your garden. With the help of your observations and analysis, plan out your garden in the smartest and the most creative way as possible. Remember the problems and the solutions that you have come up with and weigh down your options on how you can stop the problem that would arise sooner or later.
Planning also includes choosing the right seeds to plant in your garden. As what was stated earlier, you need to consider the quality of the soil and the amount of sunlight in order for you to plant the right kinds of seeds that would grow well in the area of your garden. This also means picking out the right fertilizers and insecticides that you will need in growing your plants.
In this stage, you need to squeeze out all your ideas in order for you to come up with the best plan that would perfectly work for your own benefit.
Finally, this is the stage where you will actually apply all the solutions and tactics that you have come up with. After all the careful observation, analysis and planning, carrying them out will come in handy. It's just like a science investigation project, once you're done with the theory; it's time that you put them into practice.
However, since you are just a beginner, you might want to ask expert advices from professional gardeners who have been gardening for quite some time already. This is important because you'll never know what will happen next. It could happen that while you're in the process of carrying out your plans, you might discover some things that you haven't sorted out earlier. Professional gardeners can help you in providing solutions as well as giving you some suggestions that can help you have the garden that you have been dreaming of.
In conclusion, gardening is indeed a dynamic task. In fact, no one has ever mastered the art of gardening yet, even professionals. Why? Because you can never tell what the future brings. There goes the issue on global warming and climate changes, which undeniably, can have a negative impact in maintaining a fruitful garden. However, if you put your heart in it, and that you are willing to embrace this craft with an optimistic perspective, you will soon be able to reap the fruits of your labor.
It may sound like an extremely tough job right? Not only that you need to use up all your physical energy, but as well as your mental ability to think and analyze things. It can be a draining task, but at the end of the day, your clouds will soon have its silver lining. All it takes is hard-work, will power and a spoonful of determination and just hope for the best. Besides, hope springs eternal, doesn't it?
Well, good luck and have a bountiful garden all year round!
1. Which is the best time to plant trees and shrubs?
Ans. There are a few trees that can be best plated during the spring season. However, most of the plants today can be planted at anytime in a year this is because the plants today are containerized.
2. How much or how often should the newly planted trees and shrubs be watered?
Ans. The frequency of watering actually depends upon the amount of rainfall. If the amount of rainfall is less lets say, less than one inch per week then the plants have to be watered thoroughly once in a week especially during the growth season. And the growth seasons are during spring and summer. Some newly planted flowering plants have to be watered more frequently.
3. Is watering the plants during the night better than watering them in the morning?
Ans. Definitely not, watering the plants during night or anytime after sunset will encourage fungal diseases in the plants. The reason behind this is, when the plants are watered during night time it takes longer time to dry out the excess water and creates a damp environment.
4. Once the branches of the trees are cut off should it be painted?
Ans. Never, it is not at all required to paint the part of the tree from where a branch has been cut off. Plants have their own defense mechanism and power to regenerate.
5. How should the grass in the lawn be trimmed?
Ans. The grasses in the home lawn are usually of a different kind and they need to be trimmed at 2 to 3 inches. And care should be taken not to cut them too short or else the roots might not have a good grip on the soil. It is advisable to use sharp bladed tool to trim the grass.
6. Which are the pests that are commonly found in tomato plants?
Ans. The most commonly pests found in tomato plant are beetles, cutworms, grasshoppers, root weevils, spider mites, and Colorado potato beetles. These pests are commonly found in the tomato plants. More information about the pests is available in the web. One can find pictures of these pests on the web.
7. What are Blister Beetles?
Ans. The most commonly found pests that damage the tomato plants are Blister Beetles, this is a kind of beetle that is around half inch long and grey or black in color. They feed on the leaves of the tomato plants. These beetles can be removed by picking them, however, care should be taken and it is advisable to wear gloves before hand picking them because they secret a kind of fluid called caustic fluid for their self defense.
8. What are Aphids?
Ans. Another commonly found pest in tomato plants is the Aphids. Aphid is a kind of insect that are tiny and vary in color from green to black. They are normally found on the underside of the leaves. These aphids cause the distorted leaves and contribute to under develop a plant. Aphids that are limited to a small area can be either hand picked or even washed away with splash of water. There are several organic pesticides that can help get rid of aphids. Also, the lady beetles mostly feed on these Aphids. Insecticidal soap, neem oil, horticultural sprays and oils are very effective in getting rid of Aphids. Even organic pesticides are of great help but care has to be taken while using them.
9. How can we get rid of these long caterpillars with a horn like structure on its head which are destroying the tomato plants?
Ans. The long caterpillars with horn like structure on its heads are called Tomato Hornworm. The tomato hornworms are around 3 to 4 inches long caterpillars. They are green in color and almost get blended with the color of the plant and the leaves. These caterpillars have diagonal lines on its side and have a very prominent horn on the rear end that's on the head. These feed on the tomato plant and on the green fruits of the plant. Actually, Tomato Hornworms are the larvae of Hawk moths and Sphinx moth. These large adult moths mostly appear during the spring and lay pearl colored eggs. The moths lay eggs on the underside of the plant leaves. These eggs hatch in almost a week's time. The larvae feed for about a month on the plants and green fruits before they get into the pupae stage. These can be hand picked easily and if it is more severe then BT (Bacillius thuringiensis) dust can be used to get rid of these caterpillars.
10. The tomatoes in the garden are out of shape and the plant has become very weak. Also, there is some kind of spots on the fruit. What is the problem with the tomato plant and how can I cure it?
Ans. The root cause of the problem is Stink bugs. There are many different varieties of stink bugs ranging from green, brown and black etc. These could have or may not have markings on its body. They are shield shaped in structure and are almost 5/8 inch long and about 1/3 inch wide. Stink bugs discharge some kind of odor, very foul odor. Nymphs are smaller in size and resemble the adults. The adults and the Nymphs suck the juice from the plants and the fruits as a result of which the plants become very weak and also the buds and the fruits have distorted shapes. Not only are the fruits malformed but also a yellow – white color spots can be found under the skin of the ripen fruits. Stink bugs can be controlled by clearing the weeds in the garden. This will help to get rid of some varieties of stink bugs. There are other organic ways of getting rid of stink bugs one of which is by using sabadilla dust. The chemical control of stink bugs is by applying Sevin 5% dust. Care should be taken that it is not applied within 5 days of harvest.
11. What are these worms inside the tomatoes? And how can I protect the tomatoes from these worms?
Ans. The worms inside the tomatoes are called Tomato Fruit worms. They are also called as the Corn Earworm. These worms are seen in many colors like green, pink, brown and have light stripes on the side of the body and also on the back. These are the larvae of moths and can be of almost 1 inch in length. The moths lay their eggs close to the fruit on the stem. The eggs hatch within a week and the larvae makes its way into the fruit and feeds on the fruit. These larvae may move from one fruit to another until it grows and moves into the next stage of its life cycle that is the pupae stage. After discarding the part where the larva is the rest of the fruit can be used. These larvae are prey for the birds. Using organic and biological pesticides like Parasitic Trichogramma sp. and BT (Bacillius thuringiensis) can help control the Tomato Fruit worm. Also using Sevin 5% dust as long as the plant is bearing the fruit or as long as it is required.
12. What are the different types of tomato leaves? How to differentiate between them?
Ans. There are two types of tomato leaves, Regular leaf and Potato leaf. These are the two basic types. The regular leaves are very familiar among most of the people. As some of the people say these leaves have edges that resemble tooth like projection. Whereas, the edge of potato leaf type are normally smooth. These leaves vary from one another in terms of color, width, length. The leaves vary in shades of colors varying from green to a tint of blue-green etc. Leaf shape can be different with more or less smooth edges. This also depends on the climatic conditions and also on the growing methods.
13. How can tomatoes be prevented from Cross – Pollinating?
Ans. Cross-pollination occurs when the pollen from one variety of plant lands on the female part of another variety of plant and thus resulting in a hybrid fruit. If the plants of different varieties of plants are planted in close proximity then there higher chances of Cross-pollination. Since the fruit contains genes of two different varieties of plants the fruits in the next generation will vary. And the factors that aid in Cross-pollination are wind, insects, birds, vibrations of blossoms etc. Cross-pollination does not affect the taste or shape of the fruit it only has variation in the seeds of the fruit. Cross-pollination can be prevented by protecting the blossoms by using a physical barrier for example by covering the blossoms with a bag. By maintaining considerable amount of distance of about 20 to 25 feet between the varieties of plant s can also help avoid Cross-pollination. Cross-pollination can also be prevented by growing different plants in different seasons when the other varieties are not blossoming.
14. What is the reason for some plants growing slowly?
Ans. Some seedlings or plants grow very slowly this is due to either very low temperature or due to the lack of nutrient level.
15. How to identify good seeds?
Ans. A good seed should be able to germinate. It is always advisable to buy seeds from a highly regarded shop or nurseries that supply good healthy seeds. Good seed helps to increase the chances of growing a plant successfully. The germination rate of seeds decreases as the seed grows older. Seeds that are less than four years old are best to use. However seeds that are more than four years old but are stored in cool and dry conditions can also be germinated.
16. What kind of containers should be used for growing plants?
Ans. As long as the seeds get moisture and warmth they can germinate in any kind of a container. Once the seeds germinate and are in their initial stages of growth they need to be potted in a larger container. The container should be such that it is able to drain out the excess water. This will ensure the seed gets the amount of moisture required for a healthy growth. If the containers are old and are previously used containers then it advisable to sterilize these containers with approximately 10% bleaching solution. The size of the container depends upon the number of plants one is willing to have in a single container.
17. What is the procedure to plant the seeds?
Ans. Firstly, one has to fill the container with seed starting mix and ensure that it is damp. One can purchase good seed starting mix from commercial shops. This can be also prepared at homes. Mixes that have high amount of fertilizers has to be avoided. The mix should be damp and not dry. Now, one has to plant the seeds well, about 3mm deep into the soil. It should be ensured that the seed is in direct contact with the moist mix. This is because during the germination process the seed needs to absorb ample of moisture. One can plant many seeds at once close to each other. Once they all germinate it should be moved to different container, a larger container. This is after the first true leaves have appeared. In order to lock the moisture one can always cover the container with a plastic sheet and ensure air circulation.
18. How to water the young plants?
Ans. Watering plays an important role is successfully growing a plant. Young plants or seedlings should be watered in a manner such that the seeds are not washed away. Seedlings need to be watered gently. If the soil appears to be muddy then arrangement should be done to remove the excess water by adding some more drainage slits. And if the soil is looking dry. Then I is obvious that it needs water especially during germination. One should always have an eye to check the moisture.
Home Gardening Tips:
Tomato growing tips
During spring tomato lovers think about the idea of growing tomatoes in their garden. Tomatoes are the vegetables that can be grown easily, but tomato gardening tips are always welcome. One of the tomato gardening tips that should be followed is that the tomato should be planted deeply. The deeper you plant them the better you can establish a strong root system; strong root system will avoid the plant to fall all over the place as it starts to grow bigger.
While buying plants it is good to buy the taller ones, plant the plants deep enough; the plants health depends on how you plant them. You should also look at the advantages of growing upside down tomatoes
Autumn gardening tips
After summer seasons come to an end, it is the autumn, which you will be worried about and about taking care of your plants and flowers. The weather turns colder, wetter and darker, which means that the plants need extra care to keep it looking good.
Keep It Tidy.
Make sure you keep your garden clean during autumn, Ensure that any extra rain does not spoil your plants.
Dig It Up.
Removing old and dried plants will really help the other plants grow in a better way.
Preparing your own compost will be good, to do so you can collect dried leaves and other cuttings in compost bin and turn it over regularly in winter months.
Apartment container gardening tips
Container gardening offers lot of benefits to the people who live in apartments, using container gardening you can grow flowers and vegetables in a small space. You can get quite creative, while choosing the container.
Imagine a salad garden on your Childs blue wagon that can be pulled anywhere in your terrace to get enough sunlight. You can grow plant herbs, vegetables, strawberries and flowers in containers and move around the terrace while the weather is nice, or keep it inside the house, container gardening can be of great fun.
Tips for growing beans
Beans grow in a very small root space, and they are easy to grow. Many people love beans, beans are packed with nutrition. Here are some tips that would be really helpful in growing beans.
1. Warm weather
Mostly green beans are grown in a warm soil. The soil should be 65 degrees or warmer on a reliable basis. If you have long winters, you can plant the beans indoor in peat pots. After the plants grow 4 inches long you can plant them outside in the ground.
2. Good soil
Good soil is very much necessary when it comes to planting your beans, Choose a place where there is good drainage and rich soil. Plant the soil in a new location so that it does not get any diseases.
Tips for growing raspberries
It is pretty easy to grow raspberries, the amount of work is less and the rewards are too many. They come in many colors, and can be produced in spring as well. There are hardly few tips to grow raspberries successfully.
The first thing is a good location, growing raspberries needs a normal soil. If the soil is acidic, agricultural lime can be used. If you are confused with the soil, then you can go seek help from regional government agency, who will help you and provide information about how and where to get soil tests performed. Your soil should have lot of humus in it; if not there are many ways to add organic matter.
Tips for organic gardening
Organic gardening is a natural way of gardening; it is a healthy way of growing plants without the usage of chemicals or other harmful substance. Studies say organically grown foods have higher level of vitamins and minerals compared to those grown using chemicals and pesticides.
Some tips for organic gardening are
Soil – the important factor in organic gardening is soil, you have to take an extra care of the soil, and the nutrients in soil can be increased by adding manure and vegetable pulp.
Fertilizers and pesticides not to be used – This will allow the soil to be free from harmful materials; and keep the soil healthy.
Tips for growing strawberry
Growing strawberries is an admired proprietor garden project. Strawberries are available by mid spring. The methods of growing strawberry are straight forward for a skilled gardener, but it is quite hard for the beginners. Strawberries are the main homegrown fruit for many gardeners.
Strawberry Plant Basics
Three types of strawberry plants are available and each strawberry plant needs different methods to be followed to plant them. The different types of plants are June bearing, ever bearing and day neutral strawberry plants.
June bearing strawberries are well-shaped, plump and juicy, ready to be picked in middle of June. Ever bearing strawberries ripens in the spring. Day neutral strawberry plants continue producing fruit throughout the year; they are smaller in size compared to ever bearing strawberries.
Planting Strawberry Plants
There should be a good location for planting strawberry, choosing the right location will provide you juicy berries. Strawberry plants need six hours of sunshine each day to grow, choose a spot where watering can be done easily.
Tips for growing vegetables
Growing vegetables does not need much work; the main element required is planning and set up. Here are some tips for growing vegetables.
Location of Your Plot – chooses an area which receives plenty of morning sun, but has to be protected from wind. Trees roots can take away all the nutrients from your vegetables, so staying away from trees is good. In order to enjoy the benefits, one should have the knowledge about planting the vegetables properly.
Preparations – see to that there are no weeds near your plot, dig the soil for about a foot. And ensure weather the soil is clear and free from waste. Having the right soil structure is very important.
Tips for growing flowers
The most attractive aspect of gardening is flower gardening, followed and admired by lot of individuals. Having a flower garden outside your house will make the house look beautiful, with different colors of flowers.
To grow beautiful flowers in your flower garden, you have to find an appropriate place for your garden. The location will matter the most in your flower gardening, you can choose a gardening technique for flower gardening, There are two, that is gardening on a piece of land and the other one is flower container gardening. Container gardening have some benefits, such as the container can be carried from one place to another.
Tips for growing cucumber in pots
Many of them like the idea of growing their own vegetables without using any pesticides. But it would be very tedious to involve yourselves cultivating in a plot of land. In that case you can make a small garden where you can grow all your vegetables.
Here are some tips for growing cucumber in pots
There are varieties of cucumbers, like salad bush, midget bush etc.; the tags on the plants inform you about the plant variety, if it is suitable or not for container growing. You can take a pot and open the drainage holes in the bottom, drainage holes will help prevent the roots from getting water logged and then rotting.
Tips for growing carrots in raised beds
It is very much necessary that the raised bed is properly prepared where you are going to plant your carrots, and make sure that you have at least 30 cm of loose soil. Take out the stones and break up the lumps from the soil.
The type of soil really matters for the growth of the carrot, you can use well-rotted animal manure or any other organic material which is available. The more humus you use the better will be the soil. Try to keep up the moister of the soil which will help the carrots to grow sweeter and better.
Tips for growing lime tree inside the house
Choose the Proper Location
Providing your tree adequate sunlight is the biggest key to success, Afternoon sun is best. Your tree should get six hours of sun per day.
Do Not Over Water
The soil in the container should be on the dry side of moist, before watering. During winter water less, wait until the soil is completely dry before watering.
Mist the Tree
These are tropical plants and enjoy humidity, Mist your lime tree with a spray bottle for couple of times per week. Misting not only provides humidity but also prevent pests like that may stick to the plant, like fruit flies.
Tips for gardening at Low cost
Here are some tips to help you in your development of a low cost garden.
Low cost garden tip 1: use recycled materials like timber, chicken wire to prepare your compost. You can put anything to your compost pile – grass, leaves, and shredded paper. Anything that is biodegradable is accepted.
Low cost garden tip 2: you can use recycled materials like old bricks to make paths, steps and borders, which you can get easily from your neighbors or local construction sites.
Low cost garden tip 3: having problems with the pests on your fruit and vegetables are normal, in order to avoid this use coffee grounds which will deter snails and slugs.
Tips for growing blueberries
Blueberries are one of the easiest plants to grow; they last and bear fruits for many years.
Buy the plants which are two years old, this will help in transplanting berries easily. This will cost you less as well.
Plant the berries where they get enough sunlight, when planting blueberries inside the house it is better to place the plant where it can receive more sunlight.
Adding peat moss to the soil will increase the acidity; blueberries grow better in acidic soil.
Water the plants regularly, new plants require more water compared to matured plants. But overwatering must not be done.
Tips for terrace gardening
In this busy world, you would hardly find any time for nature trails. In that case having a garden at home, especially in terrace is the best idea. Following some tips will really help you maintain your terrace garden.
Firstly you should make sure your terrace is strong to carry the weight of the garden, and also ensure that there is good drainage system and no water leaks. In terrace gardening keep the shrubs, lawns, small trees and ground covers proportional.
For choosing plants, you can choose fiber-rooted plants rather than tap-rooted plants. Tap-rooted plants can grow into the building and damage the structure.
Tips for growing apple tree
It would be very satisfying and rewarding to grow your own apple tree. Some tips that would be really helpful in growing apple trees are.
Make sure the apple trees get 6 hours of sunshine, but you have to be careful during the first stage. During winter the temperature range should be 32 – 45 degrees. Apples grow well in cold climates with a mild summer.
Tips for getting rid of weeds
You can use vinegar to organically kill the weeds in your garden; they must be applied carefully. Make sure you apply vinegar only to the weeds, if not used carefully they can harm other plants. But if you are careful vinegar can be great way to control weeds.
You can also install landscape fabrics, which is another way of reducing the occurrence of weeds.
Tips for water management
Water management is one of the most important fundamentals to cultivate healthy garden, in order to cultivate healthy garden one must study the soil well. Soils with greater amount of clay have a finer texture and hold more water. Clay soils absorbs water very slowly, hence watering should be done slowly and carefully. For sandy soils, organic content can be added to improve water-holding capacity.
Tips to maintain healthy garden
For the healthy growth of plants, plants require six to ten hours of sunlight daily. You should feed nutrients in the form of manure and compost to the soil bed of your garden. You should always use good quality seeds, watering should be done regularly.
Tips for home gardening décor
Create a Theme – using some themes will really make your garden look more consistent and neat.
Do not go overboard – do not add many things in your garden, which may make the garden look messy.


text: On January 14, 1999, about 1930 Eastern Standard Time, a Cessna 421B, N882BB, was substantially damaged when it slid off the runway during landing roll at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (YNG), Youngstown, Ohio. The certificated commercial pilot and four passengers were not injured. Instrument meteorological conditions prevailed and an instrument flight rules flight plan was filed for the flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 135. The flight originated from the Michiana Regional Transportation Center Airport (SBN), South Bend, Indiana, about 1806.The pilot stated that the controllers relayed recent Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPS), with the braking action on the runway reported as "POOR". The pilot flew the instrument landing system (ILS) approach and was out of instrument meteorological conditions about 500 feet AGL. After touching down within the first 1,200 feet of the 9,000 foot runway, the pilot recalled that he "experienced a normal rollout for the first 2-3 seconds, then the airplane hit something." He stated that the bump was violent enough that the passengers yelled, and he thought that the nose landing gear had collapsed. The pilot applied right rudder and brake, but it was ineffective and the airplane veered off of the left side of the runway, about 3,700 feet from the threshold, impacting a 2 foot high snow bank.The Director of Aviation, for the Western Reserve Port Authority at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, was on scene within 30 minutes. He reported that he drove the length of the runway and found the conditions no different than what had been prevalent for the preceding week. He stated "the runway had no ruts, bumps, or holes in it. Plowing trims off all loose snow leaving only a thin (less than 1/2 inch) layer of patchy packed snow over ice."A Federal Aviation Administration Inspector examined the wreckage and the runway condition 2 hours after the accident. His examination revealed that the left main landing gear separated from the airplane damaging the left wing spar. The nose landing gear collapsed and both propellers struck the runway. The Inspector reported that because of the severe weather and the numerous tracks from the emergency/snow removal vehicles, he was not able to make an accurate assessment of the "locality of the bump felt by the crew and passengers" on the ice and snow covered runway.A witness stated that the airplane was in a steep angle of descent as it broke out of the clouds. He added that the airplane may have been in a slip.The reported weather at YNG at the time of the accident was: wind from 300 degrees at 5 knots; visibility 1 1/2 miles, light freezing rain ice pellets, mist; ceiling 400 feet overcast; temperature 19 degrees Fahrenheit, dewpoint 18 degrees; altimeter 30.03 inches Hg. The airport Notice to Airman stated "Runway 14/32 plowed [and] sanded covered with hard packed snow over thin ice BRAP [braking action reported as poor]..."


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Its the fact that the weakness of homosexuality has destroyed much of Americas Culture. If I knew something wrong would come out of homosexuality it me telling you that there will thousands of homosexuals suffering human suffering in the future.
Protect the Marital Relationship " You shall not commit adultery" (Exodus 20:14) To be a Jew or Christian you must repent and turn away from "homosexuality" Revelation 21:8. Adultery is the violation of the marriage covenant by willing participation in sexual activity with someone other than one's spouse. Since God's law santions sexual relationships only within a legitimate marriage, the command to not commit adultery covers, in principle, all varieties of sexual immorality. No sexual relationship of any sort should occur outside of marriage. That is the message of this commandment. In much of the world sexual immorality is longer regarded as a significant social evil. God, however, categorically condemns all forms of sexual immorality (Revelation 21:8, including premarital sex and homosexual relations. The Consequences of sexual sin is human suffering. Thou shall not kill The Sixth Commandment (Exodus20:13)Anyone who commits murder must be brought to justice. And anyone who nurses anger against his brother must be brought to justice. Hate is anger!!! If you want to be real Christian you must obey God's Commandments and God's Will and not your own but His will be Done on earth as it is in Heaven!!!!
Lawsuit challenges East Ridge fireworks
If its illegal to possess, fire or shoot it going to be illegal to sell!!!! What are other residents thinking of ethical and moral standards!!!! I go to Colorado Techical University working on my Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology are there any other academics out there with a good sense of judgement- Brian LeLand Holt, Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee resident>
Lawsuit challenges East Ridge fireworks
Lets take Salecreek and Bakewell, Tennessee for example The Rievley's sell illegal fireworks to residents of Hamilton County and Rhea County for decades and then Police arrest or seize or give citations to residents who have bought them. Recieve this again let Rievley's Are The Police Hardliners!!!! Where are the true arrests being made. That made the law enforcement look like felons making felons!!!!
Lawsuit challenges East Ridge fireworks
Ethically and morally sounding lets "BAN ALL FIREWORKS SHOWS IN TENNESSEE". I Believe the "United Ststes Marshalls Service" has the right of expression to arrest all "Firemen,Mayors, City Officials" for owning fireworks,selling fireworks,or fireworks presentations in The Great State of Tennessee. It is against the "Freedom of Expression and Freedom of Speech" to be illegal for citizens and yet be permissiable for "City Officials" to fire off " Firework Shows". Do It.. Most Residents feel right about this!!!
Lawsuit challenges East Ridge fireworks
I personally believe that fireworks are illegal and to possess, fire,or shoot or sell is illegal in the Great State of Tennessee. Why don't we keep it this way. When you buy them any officier will arrest you, and/or take the firework and give heavy citations for just having them, if you are in automobile and during a traffic stop, police have been well known to arrest people in the automobile and seize the fireworks and the automobile. I have always thought in Tennessee that "Firework Shows" were a breach of breaking the law. When me and my friends recieved notice that owning fireworks,or shooting fireworks or just something like a small rocket going off and making a bang in Soddy-Daisy it was illegal. It made the City of Soddy-Daisy and the City of Chattanooga look like felons when I saw them fire larger rockets during the Fourth of July. If it is going to be illegal it will be illegal to sell and even firemen to fire off fireworks. City officials are not above the law. Lets ban the fireworks shows in Tennessee period. I understand the dangers of fireworks and there has actually been injuries due to "Firework Shows" than any other incedents.
Has anybody ever heard walking over a grave being disrespective and bad luck!!!
Chattanooga now No. 1 in 'Best Town Ever' voting
Cleanest city by whose standards? Well you need to visit this web site called Tennessee Gate. Warning Health Alert: Tennessee Gate; The Sordid truth about McKee Baking, WalMart, Toxic Dumping and the surrounding cities! Visit " http://tennesseegate.com ... Did you know the EPA has posted signs throughout Hamilton County saying CatFish have Mercury Poisoning?
Chattanooga now No. 1 in 'Best Town Ever' voting
Chattanooga Riverpark is a perfect place to eat as a family and a fishermen's paradise. But to swim the answer is no!! To rough and definitely has a lot of foliage in the water (can't see the bottom that makes it dangerous!). Get a swimming pool to swim!!!
Chattanooga is a beautiful place. The river is full of foliage and I personally percieve that Soddy-Daisy is a more real place to live,play, raise a family, work,. Soddy-Daisy has a lake called Soddy Lake and its great to fish in, but to swim in the river the answer is get a pool from a store and put a filter in its better and more private!!!!


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Room: A1G-2
Wednesday October 27th 2010
13:00 to 15:00
Co-Hosted by:
Oana Elena Antonescu MEP (Romania, EPP)
Jean Lambert MEP (UK, Greens/EFA)
Marisa Matias MEP (Portugal, GUE/NGL)
Antonyia Parvanova MEP (Bulgaria, ALDE)
Marc Tarabella MEP (Belgium, S&D)
Organised by:
EFN - European Federation of Nurses Associations
EPHA - European Public Health Alliance
Dear Colleagues,
We cordially invite you to this lunchtime debate "EU Workforce for Health - Putting a Human Face to EU Policy-making: Testimonies and Call for Action".
The EU Workforce for Health is an important issue for Europe, where rapid changes in demographics mean that a sustainable workforce in EU health systems, while responding to changing disease patterns, needs to be planned and integrated without resulting in any long-term shortages in workforce in areas of the EU and in developing countries. The current practice within the EU of recruiting health professionals from some European countries and the developing world to fill gaps in the workforce in other areas of Europe is unsustainable. The key EU solutions are therefore to plan the workforce, implement recruitment and retention strategies and develop a well-educated and motivated workforce.
In this context, this event will examine the extent of the challenge common for all European countries by bringing in personal testimonies of health professionals and patients from several European Member States. The personal testimonies will be followed by discussion with the EU representatives and civil society organisations. Please find enclosed a draft agenda of the debate. Please feel free to disseminate this invitation within your network.
We hope you join us during this event!
Individuals who wish to register please send your e-mail before 24 October to Ms Dorota Sienkiewicz and mention the following details: your full name, organisation and position within the organisation. Participants who need assistance with a badge to enter the European Parliament should in addition send in their date of birth and their current place of residence information. Or go directly to the registration link.
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Hadco transformers, from Philips, bring with them over half a century of expertise in the manufacture of incomparable lighting products and accessories for outdoor use. Hadco transformers also subscribe to the "Sense and Simplicity" motto of Philips. All Hadco products adhere to ISO 9001:2000 standards. The manufacturing process is marked by complete vertical integration, as is the case with every Philips product. This means that every component of Hadco transformers conforms to the best standards of quality. Hadco transformers are preferred for residential, commercial, municipal and outdoor functional and decorative uses. You can select the desired model of Hadco transformer on our online store from the comfort of your home. We will ensure that you get the exact same product delivered to your doorstep. We shall also extend 100% of the Hadco transformer's warranty to you.


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WASHINGTON - The roles that men and women play at home may be one of the biggest cultural shifts created by the Great Recession.
During the recession, a lot of men found themselves out of work and unable to find a suitable job, so they took on a bigger role at home. Michael Uetz of Midan Marketing tells Yahoo! Finance that's especially true when it comes to cooking and grocery shopping -- which men approach differently.
Uetz says men are looking for solutions -- they just want to get the job done. Grocery stores have made changes in response to this.
"In the meat department specifically, we have what we call the 'further prepared section,' like ready-made kabobs and pre-made hamburgers and sausages and things like that," Uetz said to Yahoo! Finance.
One place in particular that caters to men are end caps at grocery stories.
Uetz also tells Yahoo! Finance that convenience is a key factor in shopping decisions. That's why there's a new trend in thorough instructions on how to prepare foods right on the package.
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August 18, 2003
Mr. Kim, Director
Hamni, Inc.
3345 E. Slauson Ave.
Vernon, CA 90058
Dear Mr. Kim:
On June 11, 2003, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection of your facility located at 3345 E. Slauson Ave., Vernon, CA 90058. The inspection was conducted to determine your firms compliance with FDAs Seafood Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Regulations, Title 21 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 123 (21 CFR 123), Procedures for theSafe and Sanitary Processing and Importing of Fish and Fishery Products, and the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements for foods, 21 CFR Part 110. The Seafood HACCP Regulations were issued pursuant to Section 402(a)(4) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (the Act). Seafood that is processed in violation of the HACCP regulations is adulterated, according to the Act, because it has been prepared, packed, or held under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or may have been rendered injurious to health. You can find this Act and the Seafood HACCP Regulations through links in FDAs home page at http://www.fda.gov.
The seafood processing regulations, which became effective on December 18, 1997, require that you implement a preventive system of food safety controls known as HACCP. HACCP involves:
(1) identifying food safety hazards that, in the absence of controls, are reasonably likely to occur in your products; and
(2) having controls at critical control points in the processing operation to eliminate or minimize the likelihood that the identified hazards will occur.
Prudent processors already take these kinds of measures. HACCP provides a systematic way of taking those measures that demonstrate to FDA, to your customers, and to consumer are routinely practicing food safety by design. Seafood processors that have been fully operating HACCP systems advise us that they benefit from it in several ways, including having a more safety oriented workforce, having less product waste, and having fewer problems generally.
During our inspection, the FDA investigator observed that your firm did not comply with importer verification requirements. This serious deviation has caused the frozen salted mackerel imported by your firm to be adulterated within the meaning of Section 402 (a)(4) of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the Act) in that you failed to provide verification per 21 CFR 123.12 (d) that your fish and fishery products have been processed under conditions that comply with requirements of 21 CFR 123. Th e FDA investigator provided you with an FDA 483 listing the serious deviation:
(1) You must have product specifications that are designed to ensure that the fish and fishery products you import are not injurious to health, to comply with 21 CFR 123.12(a)(2)(i). However, your firm does not have a product specification for frozen salted mackerel imported from [redacted].
The above identified deviation is not intended to be an all inclusive list of deficiencies at your facility. It is your responsibility to ensure that all seafood products processed and distributed by your firm are in, compliance with the Act and all requirements of the federal regulations.
You should take prompt measures to correct these deviations. Failure to promptly correct the deviations noted may result in regulatory action without further notice. Such action includes seizure and/or injunction. In addition, FDA may detain your seafood products without examination. Under such conditions, FDA will not issue any Certificates for Export or European Union Health Certificates for any of the affected fish and fishery products processed at your facility.
Please notify this office in writing, within fifteen (15) working days of receipt of this letter of specific steps you have taken to correct these violations, including an explanation of each step taken to prevent their recurrence. Your response should include copies of any available documentation demonstrating that corrections have been made. If corrective action cannot be completed within 15 working days, state the reason for the delay and the time frame within which the corrections will be completed.
Your written reply relating to these concerns should be directed to:
U.S. Food & Drug Administration
Attn: Director, Import Operations Branch
Los Angeles District
222 West 6th Street, Suite 700
San Pedro, CA 90731
If you have questions regarding the implementation of the HACCP Regulations, you may contact Ruth P. Dixon, Compliance Officer, at (310) 831-6123 extension #155 for answers and/or direction towards guidance and sources of training in achieving compliance.
We look forward to working with you to achieve a successful HACCP program.
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Usher Talks New Music for 2014
What a year Usher had for 2012 – a hit album followed by multiple successful singles and then a judging gig on The Voice. Then, for 2013, he disappeared a bit, instead deciding to focus on his film role for Hands of Stone.
The "Climax" singer, however, plans to return for 2014, with new music to start off the year. At the premiere of Justin Bieber's Believe, he told MTV News on the red carpet: "[You're] going to hear some new music at the top of the year."
Manager Scooter Braun, also at the event, confirmed the plans without giving details by saying: "I've heard Usher's music — get ready."
Usher's still apparently working in the studio, after spending a year bulking up to play Sugar Ray Leonard on screen. Instagram photos show him working with Pharrell Williams and T.I. Usher touched on this change, explaining: "You guys have probably been following me on Instagram so you see my Afro and my six-pack. So I'm getting out of Sugar Ray Leonard mode and into Usher Ray mode."
The still-untitled album follows Looking 4 Myself, which debuted on top of the Billboard 200 in June 2012. The album generated singles "Climax," "Scream," "Lemme See," "Numb," and "Dive" and is considered his most experimental release to date.
Additionally, Usher plans to return to The Voice's judging panel for Season 6 later in 2014.
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A Fort Wayne man convicted of child molestation and other charges for abusing two young boys has been sentenced to 61 years in prison.
Allen Superior Court Judge Fran Gull told 27-year-old Michael A. Combs on Friday he had preyed on "helpless little children" left in his care.
The Journal Gazette reports that a jury convicted Combs of child molesting, battery and neglect of a dependent involving two boys who were ages 15 months and two when the alleged abuse occurred in late summer 2010.
Fort Wayne Police Detective Sandon Quate testified during Friday's sentencing hearing that the boys "went through hell" as Combs physically and sexually abused them.
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►ABC News reports that Congress is demanding answers to how U.S. Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis managed to obtain a secret clearance to work as a federal government contractor. One senator calling for hearings is Kelly Ayotte (NH-R). He wants to "study the hiring practices of federal contractors at military installations." Roll Call quotes from a letter by Ayotte to Chairman Thomas R. Carper ( DE-D) and ranking member Tom Coburn (OK-R) of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs panel, "While any instance of lawbreaking by a service member or government contractor with a security clearance warrants scrutiny, this case is particularly disturbing given Alexis's pattern of troubling behavior. In addition to multiple incidents with both civilian law enforcement and his military superiors, reports indicate that Alexis sought mental health assistance from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. While we have yet to paint a full picture of Alexis's past or the sequence of events leading up to and on the morning of September 16, 2013, we must move quickly to fully understand contracting hiring practices at military installations to ensure that federal contractors are qualified, fit to serve, and don't pose a danger to the workforce, or our national security."
►Separately, an earlier commissioned report by the Pentagon inspector general, released on Tuesday, "said convicted felons routinely gain access to military facilities like Washington's Navy Yard, where 12 people were killed Monday by a lone gunman who worked as a government contractor," reports The Hill. "The startling findings in the report came as lawmakers called for more scrutiny of contractors and as Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ordered a worldwide security review of U.S. bases." Many of the problems in vetting contractors were related to budget cuts, the report said. But The Hill quoted a Navy official as saying that the processes that gave shooter Aaron Alexis clearance to enter the Navy Yard were not the same processes sited in the report. Alexis had a different type of access card.
►A smartphone app has been released that targets child predators, reports Fox News Latino. The app contains photos of fugitives wanted in cases of child sexual abuse by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Homeland Security Investigations. Called Operation Predator, it also provides alerts and news on arrests and prosecutions. It can be downloaded from Apple's iTunes App Store. According to the Lehigh Valley's Morning Call, "The app's news stream helps to educate parents and others about the "red flag" warning signs of an abuser. And the alerts help the agency disseminate information and images to a wide audience, members of which may hold the key to solving a child sexual abuse case."
► The FBI has issued its crime report on 2012. "The FBI estimated that in 2012, the number of violent crimes increased 0.7 percent," says the FBI press release. "However, property crimes decreased 0.9 percent, marking the 10th straight year of declines for these offenses, collectively," it said. The Raw Story had a related piece by Agence France-Presse, noting, "Violent crime in the United States remained close to two-decade lows last year but the murder rate was higher than in virtually all other developed countries."
►The San Francisco Chronicle explores the rise of private security in Oakland, California's neighborhoods. Crime in Oakland has dramatically risen in recent years and the use of private security patrols to fight it is not contained to affluent areas, but has also spread into middle class areas. Some security officers are armed; some are not. The neighborhoods using private security patrols are reporting a large drop in the crime.
►The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Inspector General issued a report on border agents' use of force. The ACLU said the report was disappointing because it passed the buck in terms of solving the problem back to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
See all the latest links and resources that supplement the current issue of Security Management magazine.


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Dan Aykroyd was born on July 1st, 1952 in Ottawa, Ontario in Canada with the birth name Daniel Edward Aykroyd, born to Peter and Lorraine Aykroyd. Dan has one brother, Peter, who also later became a comedic actor.
He first became involved in acting during high school and after high school he enrolled at Carleton University in Canada in 1969 and majored in Criminology as well as Sociology. However, before earning his college degree he left school to work with a Stage Troupe in Toronto and then became more involved in pursuing a career as an actor.
His career in entertainment first began doing stand up comedy at a number of nightclubs throughout Canada and he also ran a nightclub called, Club 505. He first gained popularity when he performed on, "Saturday Night Live" as a writer and cast member for four seasons. In 1977, he earned an Emmy Award for his writing on the show and later was honored with two more Emmy nominations for writing and two for acting. Although he has returned to the show numerous times throughout his career he never was an actual host until 2002-2003.
He became very well known for his, "Blues Brothers Act". It all began with his friendship with actor and comedian, John Belushi. The two with some help from Saturday Night Live's music director, Paul Shaffer created their act. They would perform live and even created an album called, "Briefcase Full of Blues" in 1978. Sadly, John Belushi passed away and Aykroyd went on to start, "The House of Blues" with a couple other Hollywood entertainers.
With John Belushi by his side they appeared in three films together, "The Blues Brothers" (1980), "Neighbors" (1981) and "1941" (1979). Some of his other film roles that brought him a large amount of attention were in, "Ghostbusters" (1984) which he was also a creator and co writer for the film. He also earned an Academy Award for Best Supporting actor for his role in the film, "Driving Miss Daisy" (1989) starring with Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy.
Along with working as an actor, musician, comedian and writer he was also given the chance to work in the industry as a director. His debut was for the film, "Nothing but Trouble" (1991), however the film was not successful.
As his career progressed, Dan stuck to appearing on the big screen being seen in such films as, "Exit to Eden" (1994), "Blues Brothers 2000" (1998), "Getting Away with Murder" (1996), "Pearl Harbor" (2001), "50 Dates" (2004), "The Curse of the Jade Scorpion" (2001), "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry" (2007) and soon to release in 2012, "Dorothy of Oz", "Dog Fight" and "Ghostbuster III".
Dan has also appeared as a guest star in numerous television programs such as, "The Defenders", "Family Guy", "Soul Man" and "According to Jim".
Along with his acting career, in 2006 he entered into a partnership with Niagara Cellars who own four different wineries and a variety of red and white wines will be marketed using his name. He also promotes his own Crystal Head Vodka and is now considering negotiations with a beer label as well. He is very interested in the supernatural and owns a number of books on the subject and has even done a documentary on the subject of UFO's.
Throughout his career in the industry he has received an extensive amount of honors such as a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as well as being inducted into the Canada Walk of Fame. He was also ranked #14 on Tropopkin's, "Top 25 Most Intriguing People" in their 100th issue.
He has married only once to Donna Dixon whom he wed in 1983 and they remain married today and have three children. He is now a naturalized citizen of the United States, however he resides in Sydenham, Ontario.
2012 Ghostbusters III
2012 Dog Fight
2012 Dorothy of Oz
2011 The Defenders
2010 Yogi Bear
2010 Presidential Reunion
2009 Family Guy
2009 Ghost Busters
2002-2009 According to Jim
2008 War, Inc.
2007 I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry
2006 Living with Fran
2004 Christmas with the Kranks
2004 Whitecoats
2004 50 First Dates
2004 Shortcut to Happiness
2003 Bright Young Things
2002 Unconditional Love
2002 Crossroads
2001 Earth vs. the Spider
2001 On the Nose
2001 The Curse of the Jade Scorpion
2001 Evolution
2001 Pearl Harbor
2000 Normal, Ohio
2000 The House of Mirth
2000 Loser
2000 Stardom
1999 Diamonds
1998 Susan's Plan
1998 Antz
1997-1998 Soul Man
1998 Blues Brothers 2000
1998 Heritage Minute
1997 Home Improvement
1997 Grosse Pointe Blank
1997 The Arrow
1996 My Fellow Americans
1996 Feeling Minnesota
1996 Celtic Pride
1996 Getting Away with Murder
1996 Sgt. Bilko
1995 Rainbow
1995 Casper
1995 Tommy Boy
1995 Canadian Bacon
1995 The Random Factor
1994 Exit to Eden
1994 North
1994 The Nanny
1994 My Girl 2
1993 Coneheads
1992 Chaplin
1992 Top Cops
1992 Sneakers
1992 This Is My Life
1991 My Girl
1991 Tales from the Crypt
1991 Nothing But Trouble
1990 Masters of Menace
1990 It's Garry Shandling's Show.
1990 Loose Cannons
1989 Driving Miss Daisy
1989 Ghostbusters II
1988 My Stepmother Is an Alien
1988 Caddyshack II
1988 The Great Outdoors
1988 She's Having a Baby
1988 The Couch Trip
1987 Dragnet
1985 Spies Like Us
1985 Into the Night
1984 Nothing Lasts Forever
1984 Ghostbusters
1984 Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1983 The Coneheads
1983 Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983 Trading Places
1983 Doctor Detroit
1981 Neighbors
1981 Steve Martin's Best Show Ever
1980 The Blues Brothers
1979 1941
1979 Mr. Mike's Mondo Video
1978 Grateful Dead: The Closing of Winterland
1978 Things We Did Last Summer
1978 All You Need Is Cash
1977 Love at First Sight
1976 The Beach Boys: It's OK
1975 Coming Up Rosie
1974 The Gift of Winter


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Infiniti Director of Design is Detroit College of Creative Studies Alum
Updated On: Jan 08 2014 03:49:53 PM EST
Infiniti Motor Company Ltd. has a strong tie to Detroit.
The company's Executive Design director, Alfonso Albaisa, is an alumnus of Detroit's College of Creative Studies (CCS).
Albaisa will walk a group of CCS students around the show floor Jan. 14 from 12:30-2:30 p.m. He plans to analyze the newest design concepts and talk about what inspired him at CCS. He will also highlight Infiniti's future design inspirations.
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How to Make a Canoe
Have you ever wanted a canoe? Well now, you can make one with these easy to follow instructions.
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3Cut this in half lengthwise until you have halves of a log. This will be a lot easier to do with a power-saw.
4Take one half and make a mark with a pencil two inches from the side. Continue this until you have a mark two inches from the side all around the canoe.
5Using a jigsaw cut this part out a deep as you can.
6Depending on the size of your log you may need to do this more times.
7When most of the wood is out you can use a knife to scrape out the rest. Be sure to leave at least an inch of wood to be the bottom of your canoe!
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James Benson fills up his vehicle for under $3 per gallon at the Midnight Oil station at the intersection of Wilcox and Tunnel boulevards Friday.
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In the 14 years Derrik Sims has been in the lawn care business, he's learned he's better off not looking at that final number on the gas tank.


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Getting A Job After College
This can be a very exciting time in your life. You have just graduated College and you are ready to get a job in your field of study. This can also be a very frustrating time. You may have an idea in your head about the perfect job and how much money you are going to make. In reality, there are hundreds of people looking for the same job you are. You have an advantage of graduating College; most companies prefer College Graduates over those who did not graduate. The first thing that you have to do is put together a resume. This may be very nerve wracking since you just finished school and you may not have loads of experience.
A resume is needed in order to get a job so do your best to put together one. You will need your objective for getting that job. Try not to sound mechanical, be honest and put your objective into your own words. As for your resume, the education section will start with your College and then your High School; there is never a need to write down where you went to Junior High School. For work related experience, if you have held a job while in College write it down. If you worked at Burger King in High School you can probably leave that out. Do not embellish your resume. If you write down that you know how to do something, you better know how to do it. It will save you embarrassment later on.
If you have done any kind of community service or volunteer work put it down. It you have any special skills put it down. When sending out your resume you will want to add a cover letter. In thus letter you can explain to a potential employer why you want the job and in your own words what you can offer the company. Make it personal but professional. Once you have your cover letter and resume completed, it is time to start looking for a job. Some Colleges offer Job Placement, if yours does take advantage of it.
Try looking online on websites like Career Builders and Monster. Try to stay away from Craigs List. There are some legitimate jobs there but there are jobs on there that do not exist. It may be a waste of your time. Try an employment agency they can help you get in touch with companies who need employees like you. You may encounter many companies that like the idea that you are a College Grad but you dont have the experience.
You may want to consider getting a part time job and take an internship at a company that fist into your ideal job. You can also start as a temp and work your way up. Dont get discouraged, there is a job out there waiting for you. It may take longer than you would like but be patient and be persistent.


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November 29, 2014
Posted: Saturday, July 13, 2013 --- 8:09 p.m.
APPLETON, Wis. (AP) -- Ongoing complaints about bedbugs in Outagamie County suggest the problem may not be going away any time soon.
A Post-Crescent Media report (http://post.cr/1aCX987 ) says the county doesn't require public reporting, so it's not exactly clear how bad the issue is. But pest-control experts say business has been growing more brisk in recent years, and their call volume indicates the situation is spreading.
Bedbugs are tiny insects that feast on human blood while their host sleeps. Appleton city health officer Kurt Eggebrecht says the city has received 19 bedbug complaints since 2008, with infestations reported in hotels, motels and even single-family homes.
Jason Freels is with Batzner Pest Management. He says based on the number of calls he's getting, he predicts an increase in cases over the next few years.
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A Pilot Study of Diabetes Risk Reduction Program With WIC Mothers(The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) Overweight WIC Mothers
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1) to evaluate treatment fidelity of DRRP: study design, training of interventionists, delivery and receipt of the intervention, and application of the intervention in real-life settings; 2) to identify successful strategies for participant recruitment and maintaining active participation; 3) to collect and analyze preliminary indicators of DRRP's effect on dietary intake, physical activity, stress responses, and body weight; and 4) To evaluate sample representativeness of the target audience, implementation and acceptability of DRRP, and attrition rate.
Prevention of Weight Gain
Other: lifestyle intervention
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|Primary Purpose: Prevention
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|A Pilot Study of Diabetes Risk Reduction Program With Overweight WIC Mothers
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Experimental: lifestyle intervention
Control group: usual WIC care
|Other: lifestyle intervention
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years to 34 Years
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Inclusion Criteria:Non-pregnant women between 18 and 34 years old who understood and spoke English and had a measured BMI between 25.0 and 39.9 kg/m2 were eligible for this study. Additional inclusion criteria included having a youngest child between 6 weeks and 3.5 years of age enrolled in one of our three collaborating WIC locations, not planning to become pregnant or change WIC clinics during the study, providing accurate contact information, agreeing to notify researchers with changes in contact information or pregnancy status, willingness to accept randomized participation assignments, being willing to participate in the project for 1.5 years, and consenting to have blood glucose tested via finger stick.
Exclusion Criteria: women with fasting blood glucose greater than 126 mg/dl or random blood glucose greater than 200 mg/dl, self-reported type 1 or 2 diabetes or an eating disorder, or inability to walk more than one block without resting or shortness of breath were excluded. Eligible participants provided their individual telephone and address and a telephone number of one back-up contact (relative, friend, or neighbor).
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00944060
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|Michigan Stat University College of Nursing
|East Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48824
|Michigan State University College of Nursing
|East Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48824
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|NCT00944060 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|DK74511 (completed), 1R34DK074511-01A1
|Study First Received:
|July 20, 2009
|Last Updated:
|January 14, 2010
|Health Authority:
|United States: NIDDK
United States: Federal Government
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Weight Gain
Body Weight
Body Weight Changes
Signs and Symptoms
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On Saturday afternoon, seminars and site tours with scientists and engineers will be hosted across CNY. The ESF SEF invites students from other ISEF-affiliated fairs in NY to join us! The Career Day registration form and complete schedule will be available soon.
If you still have questions after looking through this website, feel free to contact the ESF SEF at (315) 470-6817 or email the ESF SEF.
ESF SEF Information
Intel ISEF information
Students: Welcome to the ESF SEF! Be sure to visit all the student links for the ESF SEF and the Intel ISEF. Review all of the above information. At the ISEF site you will find many resources, even "Why complete a science fair project?" and "Tips and Advice" You can also find some useful suggestions and ideas at the excellent Science Buddies site from the Kenneth Lafferty Hess Family Charitable Foundation and Science Fairs with its LABRats online club for students and a free mailing list for teachers.
Parents, Teacher and Mentors: Students in grades 5-12 from the 28 counties listed below are eligible to register for the ESF SEF. We encourage students from public, charter, private and parochial schools as well as homeschooled students to participate. If your county is not on this list, please visit the ISEF website to identify your affiliated fair.
Costs: The ONLY fee for a student to participate in the ESF SEF is a $15 registration fee to be paid before the student comes to the fair.
It is not necessary to stay over in Syracuse, since the Saturday seminars and tours are optional, and the actual Science Fair lasts only one day. Fair students can bring their own meals. In addition, all expenses are paid for the Grand Award recipients the two Finalists who will attend the week-long 2006 International Science and Engineering Fair in Indianapolis.
Mentors/teachers/parents will register themselves; adults do NOT pay a registration fee. Then we can accept the registrations of the student(s) they sponsor. Use the ESF SEF and ISEF checklists to monitor the processes. Be sure that all your students complete the necessary ISEF forms NOW. Review all the ISEF forms carefully, especially for appropriate signatures, before sending them to the ESF SEF. If your school does not have its own Science Review Committee (SRC) to review and approve projects, all projects must be submitted to the ESF SEF for review by the Binghamton University SRC/IRB immediately.
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There are certain procedures that students are expected to follow. All projects must have a research plan and a set of procedures prior to the start of experimentation. The ISEF guidelines established for students are nearly identical to those employed by professional scientists.
In order to establish that students have followed appropriate and ethical procedures, a number of forms have been developed. BEFORE a project requiring advance approval can begin, the student MUST:
REMEMBER: IF YOUR PROJECT IS NOT REVIEWED BY AN SRC OR IRB AT YOUR SCHOOL OR SPONSORING INSTITUTION, NO EXPERIMENTATION CAN BEGIN UNTIL the ESF SEF NOTIFIES THE STUDENT OF PROJECT APPROVAL. Contact the ESF SEF immediately concerning already-completed projects.
All students must submit the following forms from ISEF:
If your project involves any of the following, these additional ISEF forms are REQUIRED:
Certain areas of human research are exempt from Institutional Review Board (IRB) review. Research of students under 18 would not need Form 2 (Qualified Scientist) or Form 4B (Informed Consent) for the following:
Each participating high school is asked to establish its own SRC. The school SRC must include a science teacher; a school administrator; and one more member who could be a physician, registered nurse, psychologist, or psychiatrist. In the case of human behavioral research, the body must become an Institutional Review Board; the third member MUST be a psychologist or psychiatrist. Feel free to contact the ESF SEF if you have questions concerning this process.
The ESF SEF is most fortunate that Binghamton University's Institutional Review Board recruited the people required for an ISEF-approved SRC as well, and has agreed to review projects for the ESF SEF. This means that if your school has not been able to establish an IRB or your work is not under the auspices of a public/private/parochial school or research institution, Binghamton University's SRC/IRB can serve in that capacity. SUNY ESF thanks Binghamton University most sincerely for this crucial service.
Again, contact the ESF SEF immediately concerning already-completed projects.
The Scientific Method: Scientists follow this method for research projects.
Purpose: Why are you doing your project? What is the question you want to answer? What is the problem you are trying to solve?
Hypothesis: What do you think your experiment will do? What do you want to prove?
State your purpose simply and clearly. One of the best ways to state your purpose is in the form of a question your experiment will answer. You need to give a clear, simple, concise picture of what you plan to do. Write out the purpose. HINT: Ask a few adults whose judgment you trust to read it and see if each understands your purpose.
Read first to gather background information for your project. Document material taken from books, magazine, pamphlets, newspapers, videos, television, people and the Internet. Record the title and author or name of the author; date it was published or broadcast; and company (e.g., publisher, TV station, website address, video producer). HINT: This is your bibliography.
What do authorities say about your project? Ask them, but do it AFTER you have learned enough about your project to ask intelligent or appropriate questions. These people are usually very interested in your work and may give you advice to help with your project. HINT: You can find these people at local companies, hospitals, colleges and universities, and professional organizations.
This is the heart of your project. Plan your experiments carefully. Get approval from an adult before beginning your experiment, even if you are doing it at home. Accurately record all results. An important part of doing experiments is to be able to make accurate comparisons. HINT: Whenever possible, use a duplicate set-up called a CONTROLLED EXPERIMENT. Create another set-up just like the one you are using, except for the one factor you are testing. This way, you can compare one thing at a time. Controlled experiments are often used in research projects.
An project exhibit requires an abstract, visuals (example - exhibit board), a written report with documentation of your research and bibliography, and an oral presentation (about three or four minutes). The maximum space allowed for each exhibit is 48 inches wide by 30 inches deep by 72 inches high (above table top). Photos can be taken of any part of the exhibit that does not fit in this space and included in the display. Many students will be exhibiting their projects at the fair. Be sure to bring all the supplies you need, including tape, scissors, markers, extension cords and AV equipment. LABEL EVERYTHING with your own name and your school's name. Have your written report and several copies of your abstract available. Be prepared to explain your project and answer questions about your project and sources of information (in your bibliography). Be prepared to be at your exhibit until all judging is done. Leave a note at your exhibit if you have to leave the area during judging (e.g., to use the rest rooms).
Your display, abstract (a summary of your project, usually one paragraph) and your ability to talk and answer questions about your project are very important. Practice talking about your project with other people. Judges are very interested in what you are doing and are willing to listen to your explanations. Don't be afraid to ask them questions. This will make you more comfortable during the very important question and answer phase of judging. For some projects, it is easier to explain your results by making charts or illustrations of what happened. HINT: Photographs of your project can be very useful. They can supply data and proof that you have a project, just in case it blows up the day before it is due or the plants you fed special chemicals to decide to die. Be sure, though, that you acknowledge the photographer in your display.
Be Prepared! HAVE FUN!
A reason people become scientists is that doing research and talking to others about it is fun!
Judging is conducted in two phases. In the first phase, all exhibits are judged. Judges independently visit each exhibit assigned to their team, examine the projects and interview the students. Each exhibit should take 15 minutes or less. Be brief (2-4 minutes) with your presentation so you have time for questions. At the end of the first phase, the judging teams meet to determine which projects are to be promoted to the second phase. The second phase begins with a brief meeting of the judging team captains where the results of the first phase are reviewed and the second phase of interviews are organized. The team captains visit the second phase exhibits as a group. After the visits are complete, the team captains meet to determine the award winners.
ESF SEF Participation Certificates are given to all students in recognition for their effort in developing research and creating an exhibit.
One third to one half of the actual competition exhibits will receive an ESF SEF award. Three levels of ESF SEF awards are given based on the following criteria:
Several organizations present their own awards to students in a variety of categories. These awards are based on the organization's own criteria. A separate set of judges select special award winners.
The ESF SEF features over $30,000 in merit scholarships from SUNY-ESF and Albany College of Pharmacy. In addition, we will offer commendations and other awards from: