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Linux Kernel News - November 2013
Mainline Release (Linus's tree) News
3.13-rc2 has been released on November 29th. This release candidate includes several small bug fixes. Please read the 3.13-rc2 release announcement.
3.13-rc1 was released on November 22nd with usual mix of patches, 55% drivers, 8% architecture code, 9% network updates, and the rest is spread out (fs, headers, tools, documentation). The nftables, multi-queue block layer, and the odd Little-endian PowerPC support are some of the features. You can find the 3.13-rc1 release announcement. Please read Little-endian PowerPC for more information.
3.12 was released on November 7th 2013. This release adds support for offline deduplication in Btrfs, automatic GPU switching in laptops with dual GPUs, a performance boost for AMD Radeon graphics, better RAID-5 multicore performance, improved handling of out-of-memory situations, improved VFS path name resolution scalability, improvements to the timerless multitasking mode, separate mode setting and rendering device nodes in the graphics DRM layer, improved locking performance for virtualized guests, XFS directory recursion scalability improvements, IPC scalability improvements, tty layer locking improvements, new drivers and many small improvements. Please find the full list of 3.12 changes for details.
Stable release News
As of this writing the latest stable releases are as follows:
|Projected EOL
|Stable 3.12
|Not announced
|Stable 3.11
|EOL November 29 2013
|Longterm 3.10
|September 2015
|Longterm 3.4
|October 2014
|Longterm 3.2
|Longterm 3.0
|EOL October 22 2013
|Longterm 3.0
|EOL October 22 2013
|Longterm 2.6.34
|Longterm 2.6.32
|Extended stable 3.11.y.z
|Extended Stable
|Extended stable 3.8.y.z
|Extended Stable
|Extended stable 3.5.y.z
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If you ever wondered how these stable releases are managed and how often a new release comes out, here is more detail: Active kernel releases
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Linux RT stable releases_ are numerous. Please checkout linux-stable-rt.git for their latest versions.
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Linux 3.11.y.z extended stable support has been announced. The Ubuntu kernel team is picking up 3.11.10 stable maintenance to continue support for Ubuntu 13.10 "Saucy Salamander". The Ubuntu kernel team will provide the extended stable support for the Linux 3.11 kernel until August 2014 as a third party effort maintained on Canonical's infrastructure.
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3.13 release adds a new network packet filtering framework. This new nftables framework is slated to replace IP-tables and provides a backward compatibility layer allows continued use of IP-tables/IP6-tables with no changes to syntax over nftables framework.
The nftables is designed to leverage the existing Netfilter infrastructure hooks, the connection tracking system, the user space queuing component and the logging subsystem. It consists of a kernel component, a set of libraries, and a user space utility.
The nftables kernel component runs a pseudo-state machine bytecode compiled from the rule-set provided by the user. The nftables user space utility generates the bytecode and transfers it to the kernel, using the nftables Netlink's API. With this approach, the user space is the brain that interprets and user specified rule-set and translates them into executable steps for the kernel to run. As a result, it is easier to add support for new protocols without needing to change the kernel to add support for new protocols. Further more, the ability to track connections is very useful in supporting features that depend on taking actions based on flow and connection information.
It is always desirable to reduce kernel complexity and maintain backwards compatibility with the existing IPtables feature. All and all very nice feature. Unix veterans will see the similarity between the nftables design and Berkeley Packet Filters (BPF). Please refer to the Nftables project page and Nftables quick howto more information on this topic.
Linux 3.12 adds Offline data deduplication support to Btrfs
Deduplication is an intelligent compression method that eliminates duplicate or redundant information, thereby reducing storage needs. Btrfs has been enhanced to support offline data deduplication in 3.12. The deduplication can be triggered by an userspace software in a controlled manner by system administrator. The filesystem needs to be mounted and active for the deduplication to work. Online support that runs automatically while processes write the data will be added in future releases. This feature can reduce storage needs in some workloads, virtualized server is an example of one such workload with several VM-s running similar copies of operating systems and software. Please refer to Btrfs Gets Performance Improvements In Linux 3.12.
Smack lock security mode 3.13
Linux file locking does not follow the same rules as other mechanisms. Even though it is a write operation a process can set a read lock on files which it has open only for read access. Two programs with read access to a file can use read locks to communicate. This is not acceptable in a Mandatory Access Control environment. Smack treats setting a read lock as the write operation that it is. Unfortunately, many programs assume that setting a read lock is a read operation. This confusion leads to complex application programs that have to work-around it in the Smack environment. A new access mode (lock) to address was introduced in 3.13 to address this problem.
A process with lock access to a file can set a read lock. A process with write access to a file can set a read lock or a write lock. This prevents a situation where processes are granted write access just so they can set read locks. Please find more information on this and other 3.13 changes to Security sub-system at Smack: Implement lock security mode and Security subsystem updates for 3.13.
Final Thoughts
As a general note, the next up is the rest of the 3.13 integration cycles and the release of 3.13 itself in about 4 - 6 weeks. 3.14 development is underway. CPUFreq work, moving AT91 to Common Clock Framework, fwserial changes that include adding build configuration options which control how many fwserial devices can exist per adapter and in total, and posix cpu timers cleanups have been submitted so far for 3.14.
nftables is something that will impact and benefit various products and solutions that use IPtables. As an example, DroidWall (Android Firewall) solution is based on IPtables at the moment, both the kernel and user space components. As nftables replaces IPtables, this will change. As I mentioned earlier, nftables kernel implementation is backwards compatible and IPtables syntax can still be used, however overtime IPtables based solutions will evolve to take advantage of nftables.
Btrfs deduplication feature helps reduce storage needs in Cloud and Virtualization solutions.
Smack lock security mode should help simplify applications that use this framework.
Shuah Khan is a Senior Linux Kernel Developer at Samsung's Open Source Group.
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$40 for 2 nights parking,it is too much.
The view was amazing and the location of the resort was excellent but we did end up renting a vehicle to ensure maximum access to major attractions in San Diego.
The rooms were not what we were expecting for the cost that we paid. The pictures didn't come close to what we actually got.
The view, the property was beautiful, and the staff was very nice.
The bed was rather uncomfortable!
I was here on business and working very long hours. Having a lovely room with a great view was very relaxing, but the bed was the very best part! Everyone was helpful and cheerful. Hope I can come back another time when I can relax and completely enjoy the facilities.
We liked the kid friendly pool, the easy access to the marina, the cleaning staff was great as well. You would'be neber thought we had two little ones making a mess every night. My family also loved how close it was to Seaworld.
I didn't like the deceiving picture, I was lead to believe my room came with a personal walkway with a sitting area. The room I thought I was going to get was the room they offered me a couple of days before our trip for an upgrade fee of another $150 dollars. I also didn't mind the $20 a night for parking but really. A convenience store would be nice as well, not just a gift shop the size of a closet.
Clean and close to Mission beach.
Didn't like the hidden costs upon arrival after booking online. $15 resort fee a day for wifi, cheap coffee, gym use. That comes standard in most hotels. $20 parking fee, really? I'd understand if it was downtown San Diego where parking is limited.
location and space of the rooms
the microwave didn't work properly, the pools open a little late in the morning.
The views
room too small
Location and very clean and comfortable
Thought it a little pricey
The location was ideal - close to Old Town San Diego. The room was spacious and very clean. The Bay Pool was great!
The refridgerator was blocked by the a/c unit, so our drink spilled trying to open it (minor complaint). Most of the t.v. channels showed "No Signal" which was a touch annoying.
We are native San diegans and had never been to the Dana before but we will be returning for many years to come. Absolutely beautiful :) thank you!
The family movie nights at the tropical pool were fantastic!
The location is perfect. It is very nice to watch the boats, paddle boards and water activity from our balcony. Quiet, nice lawn, pools and places to relax. Terrific view for the nightly fireworks for Sea World! Have been coming here for years and will continue to do so.
Would like a different type of eating place for breakfast. The Blue pearl is just ok at it's best.
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Residents of the building got their heat back Wednesday evening after they said they were without it for most of the day.
Apartments in the building registered temperatures between 50 and 60 degrees farhenheit Wednesday evening.
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"The hurricane was better than it is now because we're freezing," said Luz Vasquez, a resident of the building. "We have no heat."
Vasquez said most days, her radiator is cold.
She said she has asthma, as do her children and grandchildren, and she worries about their health and hers.
She said she fills out tickets for the repairs with the housing authority and workers do come to fix it, but not right away, and then what was fixed breaks again anyway.
Residents going into their apartments Wednesday said the heat was on for some period Wednesday because it's not freezing in their apartments.
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One of the most interesting changes that I am seeing on the internet at present is the move away from supplying E-books online. More and more publishers are looking to mail out hardcopies in the form of CDs or DVDs.
There are probably several reasons behind this move. Some web sites are offering a full collection of training videos and little or no cost as long as you sign up for a newsletter or email mailing list. I have a feeling the addition of your postal address may mean that your name is added to conventional mailing list as well. I may of course be wrong, and as a reseller yours is not to question why. Making the sale is the ultimate goal.
For these online publishers, the CD and DVD Publishing system could be ideal. To begin with, it is versatile. It can publish either CDs or DVDs. Secondly is the speed. These units can be published as quickly as they are required.
There is one other important consideration. This type of marketing can be hit and miss. Rather than having 100 units printed and ready to go, the online publisher can simply burn and print one or two copies at a time depending on the demand. Furthermore, each unit can be customized to suit that particular promotion. This includes the art work on the face of the CD or DVD.
Market the CD and DVD Publishing system to fill a need. If there is no apparent need, point out the obvious. Sometimes online publishers are not even aware of how easy it is to customize their products. You need to show them how.
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2011 Hyundai Santa Fe Limited (wife's car)
1999 Ford F150 (looking forward to replacing this with a new truck in a few months!!!)
2007 Toyota Camry XLE fully loaded V6...Mine
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John Deere Gator and Lighting McQueen Powerwheels....Son haha
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March 22, 2011
today i love: jackie rueda photography.
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March 22, 2011
today i love: jackie rueda photography.
elsewhere: {shop}{blog}{flickr}{site}
wrap up: {flowers} {jackie rueda} {pastels} {photography} {spring} {strawberries}
June 25, 2010
happy friday everyone! to wrap up the week i'm going to share the first recipe in our new series of local, in season recipes! it's my most favorite salad, and i try to make it as often as i can each spring. it has such an unexpected, mix of salty and sweet flavor. it's full of surprises and yummy to the core. i hope you enjoy it!
-3 c of spinach
– 1 avocado
– 12 strawberries
– 1/2 c roasted walnuts
– 1 tbs of extra virgin olive oil
place the spinach in a bowl. slice the avocado and strawberries and place on top. toss the walnuts with 1 tbs of olive oil and roast in the oven until browned (about 3 mins). add to the salad.
– 2 tbs sugar
– 2 tbs olive oil
– 4 tsp honey
– 1 tbs cider vinegar
– 1 tsp lemon juice
whisk in a bowl until the sugar dissolves and drizzle over the salad. enjoy!
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May 28, 2010
so, in my new yard where i'm having unknown this and that's pop up all over the place, i discovered that i pretty much have mint and lemon balm running out my ears. i was chatting with caroline the other day about garden do's and don'ts and happen to mention just how much mint i had, and just how much i didn't know what to do with it! per her advice, i've discovered my new favorite drink: a garden mint and lemon balm refresher.
it's delicious, it's easy and it's straight from the garden. ingredients:
a squeeze of one lemon
1 tbls of honey
3-4 mint and/or lemon balm leaves
crush the leaves in the bottom of your glass with the ice to help release their yummy flavors, then add the lemon juice, honey and water (add a little sugar if you prefer sweeter). stir until the honey dissolves and enjoy!
seriously y'all, this is one delectable drink.
to top things off, i walked up to our old house the other day (my sis still lives there) and visited my long forgotten (and long not-watered) square foot garden from last year. to my glorious surprise, my strawberry plant from last year not only was producing, but it had multiplied. big time.
i'm pretty sure nothing could have made me any happier! seeing (and devouring) these most beautiful sweet and perfect strawberries, made my day- maybe even my summer. needless to say, my sister's going to be seeing a lot more of me.
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China says it plans to pay up to nearly $2,800 for old vehicles headed to the scrap heap, in a move aimed at perking up slumping sales.
The ministries of finance and commerce announced the plan Wednesday, as industry figures showed vehicle sales slumped by about 14 percent in May from the month before.
China's booming auto market became the world's largest in 2009, but sales slowed after an earlier program to exchange old vehicles for subsidies on new ones ended at the beginning of the year. The new program covers a smaller range of vehicles, including rural passenger vehicles six to 15 years old, old city buses and old heavy trucks.
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Santa's Sleigh
December 25, 2012 | Filed Under Fractalius | Leave a Comment
One of my favorite things to do when I was little was to pull out my box of 64 Crayola crayons [with the sharpener in the back!] and a coloring book and color. I was a very neat little artist. I always wanted the colors to stand out and so if the coloring book drawings didn't have really dark lines, I would add my own black lines on top to make my colors "pop". I also made sure that I always stayed within the lines! I still like the look of a photo framed in black and I enjoy enhancing the black lines in images with software. I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas day!
Christmas Blessings
December 24, 2012 | Filed Under Abstract / Graphic, Fractalius | 1 Comment
Blessings to all for a very Merry Christmas!
Tulip Time
April 15, 2010 | Filed Under Flowers, Fractalius, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Spring | Leave a Comment
I doubt that I will get to see Longwood Gardens' tulip display this year, but I still have tulips in my garden to photograph. This one was photographed with the Lensbaby Composer and processed with the Fractalius filter in PhotoShop. The pink and green combination is one of my favorites!
Elements of a Heart
April 11, 2010 | Filed Under Flowers, Fractalius, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Spring | Leave a Comment
Bleeding hearts are one of my favorite springtime flowers. I love the color, the shape, and the uniqueness of the flowers. Two of my plants are in bloom and I wanted to photograph them today, but it was fairly breezy, which makes it difficult. Those little flowers dangling from the stems are almost always on the move. Finally the wind calmed and I went outside, but it started to rain after just a few minutes. Still, I managed a few shots with the Lensbaby Composer and soft focus optic. This image breaks down the elements of a bleeding heart — the unfolding leaves, the stems, and the heart-shaped flower itself. I processed this image with Fractalius and Photoshop.
Lensbaby Tulip III
March 23, 2010 | Filed Under Flowers, Fractalius, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Spring | 3 Comments
I know that by now I am probably boring regular blog visitors to tears with all of the Lensbaby tulip images, but I just love the abstract feel of these shots. The Lensbaby Composer and soft focus optic are a perfect combination for macro flower photography. I enhanced this image with a Fractalius filter in Photoshop. Fun stuff!
Snow Drop
March 22, 2010 | Filed Under Flowers, Fractalius, Lensbaby, Macro, Nature, Spring | 2 Comments
Snow Drops are probably the first flower that blooms in my garden each Spring. They are tiny little things, just a couple of inches high, and so photographing them pretty much requires laying on the ground. For this shot I used the Lensbaby Composer, Soft Focus Optic, a couple macro lenses, and no tripod. I wasn't crazy about the Snow Drop images as they were just ho-hum, but I decided to try the Fractalius filter on this one. Now I'm really happy with it as it adds a glow that isn't in the original shot. Fractalius also darkened up the background which was out of focus brown, yet-to-be-raked, leaves. I wonder what will bloom in my garden next?
During the Storm
February 27, 2010 | Filed Under Black and White, Fractalius, Lensbaby, Nature, Winter | Leave a Comment
This image was shot during the height of the snowstorm this past week. I photographed this scene in my yard using the Lensbaby Composer and soft focus optic, then converted it to black and white. Finally I applied a Fractalius filter for a more artsy kind of look. I'll be happy to see flowers in my yard instead of snow…blah!


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9 Beauty Resolutions You Should Make
Simple steps to look and feel (even more!) gorgeous in the new year
By Carol Kim
Wash makeup brushes weekly.
Clean makeup brushes at least once a week. The benefits are clear: It's better for your skin, helps makeup go on smoother, and extends the lifespan of the brushes.
New York makeup artist Andie Markoe-Byrne shares her tips on caring for your brushes: Squeeze out a drop of liquid antibacterial soap on the center of your palm. Wet the brush and swirl it around the soap. Next, run the bristles under warm water until it runs clear. Gently ring out the bristles and lay it flat. Never stand it up in a cup — the water will drip down and loosen the glue that adheres the bristles to the handle, cutting its lifespan in half. "On average, you can get 10 years out of a quality brush if you take good care of it," says Markoe-Byrne. If the brush has lost its shape, the bristles are falling out, or the handle comes loose, it's time for a replacement.
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Philanthro is a non-profit organization dedicated to organizing fundraising events to help other non-profits in the area. They are throwing a party on Sat Dec 1st to help benefit JDRF and proceeds aiding juvenile diabetes research.
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The ninth edition of Art Dubai takes place March 18-21, 2015.
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Hughston Hospital was the nation's first hospital designed specifically to treat patients with musculoskeletal injuries or disorders. Today, the 100-bed, private room, specialty hospital is nationally recognized for delivering outstanding clinical quality and the highest levels of customer service.
Hughston Hospital provides excellence in comprehensive orthopedic care and rehabilitation services through a highly specialized team of professionals using the latest technology and research to care for people of every age and ability and every level of musculoskeletal injury or disorder.
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- Martha Pyron, MD, RMSK (Team Physician)
- Amy Nester, Med, ATC, LAT (Club Sports Manager)
- Zankhana Patel, ATC, LAT (Athletic Trainer)
- Gaby Bodewig, MS, ATC, LAT, CES (Athletic Trainer)
- Raiza Aguilar, ATC, LAT (Athletic Trainer)
- Christopher Boylan, DPT (Physical Therapist)
- Brooke Webb-Gunning MS, RD, LD (Nutritionist)
- Mauricio Pallas (Medical Assistant)
- Michelle Boyd, CPC (Billing)
- Lisa Ruiz (Front Office Assistant)
- Amber Berish (Front Office Receptionist)
Martha Pyron, MD, RMSK (Team Physician)
Dr Pyron is board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine. She obtained her medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, completed a residency program in Family Medicine at Southern Colorado Family Medicine, and pursued a fellowship in Sports Medicine at Michigan State University, Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies. After becoming board certified in both family medicine and sports medicine, she started her career as a team physician for Penn State University. She then returned to her home state of Texas and worked as a Sports Medicine Specialist and Team Physician for the University of Texas at Austin. Dr Pyron is currently the founder and president of Medicine in Motion. She is an active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine and the American College of Sports Medicine. She maintains a relationship with the University of Texas by teaching classes for the Athletic Training students and by providing the Medical Director role for the Exercise In Aging Research Laboratory headed by Dr Hiro Tanaka at the University of Texas. In 2012, Dr Pyron also became certified in Musculoskeletal Sonography allowing her to provide diagnostic and procedural ultrasound exams in her office at the time of a patient visit!
Dr. Pyron has lived and worked in Austin since 2003 and has developed extensive connections with specialized orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, athletic trainers, strength trainers, and other healthcare professionals who provide excellent service. She enjoys working together as a team with a variety of healthcare professionals to provide customized and optimal care for her patients.
Although Dr. Pyron also has training and is board certified as a family physician, she prefers to limit her practice to sports medicine. This means that she wants you to maintain your relationship with your family doctor, but see her for sports injuries, training questions, or illnesses which affect your activity level. Please let her know how she may best help you!
In her off time, Dr Pyron enjoys a variety of outdoor and sports activities including soccer, softball, running, biking, mountain biking, strength training, yoga, swimming, and sailing.
Amy Nester, Med, ATC, LAT (Club Sports Manager)
Amy Nester, Med, ATC, LAT is a nationally certified athletic trainer (ATC). She was born in Ohio and moved to Michigan for high school. Amy graduated from Central Michigan University in 2007 with a Bachelors in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine with a Athletic Coaching minor. While at Central, she also played 4 years of rugby. Amy then moved to Phoenix, AZ to teach high school math and be the Athletic Trainer for 2 years. While in Phoenix, she graduated in 2009 from Grand Canyon University with a Master's in Education. Amy moved to Austin in 2009 and continued to play rugby with the Austin Valkyries and work as an Athletic Trainer for the ASID and Medicine in Motion. In 2013, she became the Head Athletic Trainer and Sport Club Coordinator for Medicine in Motion. Amy has experience working with high level men's rugby including the USA Men's U20's team, ice hockey, lacrosse, and other high school and college sports. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking and playing euchre.
Zankhana Patel, ATC, LAT (Athletic Trainer)
Zankhana Patel, ATC, LAT is a nationally certified Athletic Trainer (ATC). She was raised in Bradley, Illinois but moved to Forrest City, AR with her family during high school. She attended Arkansas State University where she received her Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training. While she was finishing up school, she worked with D1 football for three years, baseball, track & fields, and club sport rugby. She is finishing up her Master of Science in Advance Athletic Training at Texas State University-San Marcos. She worked as a Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for Texas Lutheran University for D3 Men's and Women's Basketball. Zankhana enjoys spending time with her family (spoiling her niece), running, and arts and crafts.
Gaby Bodewig, MS, ATC, LAT, CES (Athletic Trainer)
Gaby Bodewig is a nationally certified athletic trainer (ATC). She was born and raised in El Salvador and then moved to Pittsburgh, PA to complete her undergraduate career at Duquesne University. She earned her Bachelor's of Science degree in Athletic Training as well as a Psychology minor in May 2012. She then accepted a 2 year Graduate Assistant position at Texas State University where she taught athletic training lab courses in the undergraduate CAATE accredited program as well as worked with the D1 softball team. Meanwhile, she also serves as the Athletic Trainer for the El Salvador Olympic Committee with which she travels to provide sports medicine services during international events. In her off time she likes to be outdoors, go for runs, play soccer, and have a good time with her friends and family.
Raiza Aguilar, ATC, LAT (Athletic Trainer)
Raiza Aguilar, ATC is a nationally certified athletic trainer. She was born and raised in Austin. Raiza graduated from Boston University in 2013 with a Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training. While at Boston University, Raiza worked with teams at Harvard, Boston College and Massachusetts Institute of Technology as well as Boston University. While at Boston University she was on the cheerleading team. She has also worked with teams here in Austin like the semi-pro football team the Austin Vipers and the premier development soccer league team the Austin Aztex. Raiza enjoys playing soccer and field hockey in her free time.
Christopher Boylan, DPT (Physical Therapist)
Christopher Boylan, DPT is a physical therapist experienced in both in-patient and outpatient settings providing dynamic treatment plans and applied problem solving skills across a diverse patient population. Christopher received both his BS in Health Sciences and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Hartford. Although new to Austin, Christopher is enjoying all the city has to offer.
Brooke Webb-Gunning MS, RD, LD (Nutritionist)
Brooke Webb Gunning, MS, RD, LD is a registered and licensed dietitian specializing in sports nutrition, weight management, eating disorders, and medical nutrition therapy. She received a nutrition degree from UT Austin and completed her graduate degree at Texas A&M Kingsville. Brooke works with athletes and active people of all levels to improve health, increase energy, and maximize sports performance. She utilizes a "non-diet" approach with an emphasis on overall wellness to provide accurate nutrition information and realistic application strategies.
Mauricio Pallas (Medical Assistant)
Mauricio Pallas is a 2011 graduate of college from the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's of science degree in Human Biology. While at the University of Texas Mauricio was a part of the University of Texas Men's Soccer team. He was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, but did not want to leave Austin after attending school there. Mauricio hopes to continue his education by entering professional school in the near future. He enjoys spending lots of time outdoors and staying in great shape with a variety of sports and weight training.
Michelle Boyd, CPC (Billing)
Michelle Boyd, CPC is a Certified Professional Coder who specializes in Medical Billing and Practice Management. Currently, she lives in Cedar Park with her husband and two children. Her oldest son attends SMU, and her youngest son plays football for CPHS. She grew up in Dallas and played soccer during high school. She loves to be outdoors and enjoys being poolside in her back yard!! She prefers winter and would like more snow. Favorite outdoor activities are soccer, snow and water skiing.
Lisa Ruiz (Front Office Assistant)
Lisa attends college to study Sonography and Radiology. She moved here from Southern California where she was born and raised. Having 7 years of customer related experience she enjoys helping and guiding others to achieve excellence. When she's not working, Lisa enjoys running, fishing, hunting, and spending time under the Texas sun.
Amber Berish (Front Office Receptionist)
For the past 10 years, Amber has been involved with sports in some form or fashion--starting with a college basketball scholarship to Huston-Tillotson University, where she played for a year in 2004 while pursuing her degree in Exercise Sports Science. She has since switched schools and graduated from Texas State University with a degree in Exercise Sports Science pre-Physical Therapy, and plans on pursuing her doctorate in Physical Therapy over the next 3 years. Amber joined the Air Force in 2009 and served 2 years active duty before switching to reserve status in 2011. From 2010 to present day, she plays softball for the Air Force Varsity Women's Team representing Texas and was asked in 2014 to play for the All Air Force Women's Softball team representing the United States. When she is not at work she enjoys umpiring and playing softball. When not involved with softball she spends time with her two dogs and loves to attend live music shows in Austin.
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'FreeIndieGam.es' Shuts Its Doors After Two Years
It's come as an unexpected hit, but unfortunately the FreeIndieGam.es blog (a blog dedicated to highlighting great free indie games) has shut its doors after two years of service.
Flappy Sperm: Two Spermy Flappy Bird Clones
Wherever there's a fad, there's sperm – and that's just why the Flappy Bird game-making jam has already brought us two spermy alternatives to the sweeping fad.
Flappy Bird: 9 Indie Spoofs and Clones
There's really no better sign of a game becoming a cultural phenomenon than by a crop of indie games based on it popping up – and that's exactly what's been happening with Flappy Bird.
Get Your Breakfast Freak on With Mobile Game 'Toast Time'
It's Toast Time! Grab yourself your next new favourite mobile game with Force of Habit's new Android release 'Toast Time'.
Fight Over a Keyboard With Your Friends in 'BATTLE TYPE'
Fight against a friend sharing one keyboard in free indie title BATTLE TYPE, a game that has you battling to type. Also, beavers.
Indie Game of the Day: CHOOK DRIVER EXTREME
The basis of CHOOK DRIVER EXTREME is that you're a drunk chicken driving a truck, trying to cause as much destruction as possible and… oh, you're already downloading it? Cool.
Twin-Stick Neon Shooter 'Clean 'Em Up' Goes Free
The fantastically underrated retro shooter 'Clean 'Em Up' has gone free to celebrate its anniversary of release.


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Chambers Bancshares Buys Control of Decatur State Bank
Posted 12/10/2012 10:47 am
Updated 2 years ago
Decatur State Bank has found a new owner after a proposed sale fell apart earlier this year.
Chambers Bancshares Inc. of
Details of the sale weren't released. The transaction received expedited attention from regulators because of Decatur State Bank's deteriorating financial condition.
The bank, which employs 46 in three offices in
DSB amassed a $12.6 million loss during 2011. The bank began posting red ink in the fourth quarter of 2010 but was struggling throughout the year. Thanks to a quarterly loss of $4 million, DSB ended up losing $2.9 million during 2010.
In contrast, Grand Savings has operated profitably and generated net income of $2.5 million through Sept. 30. The $232.4 million-asset lender employs 63 at its two offices in Grove and
Mark Londagin, president and CEO of Decatur State Bank since June 2011, will remain president and CEO of Grand Savings.
Mike Donnell, who was promoted to president of Chambers Bank in October, will serve as president and CEO of Decatur State Bank.
Debra Peterson Evans of
The two largest stakeholders in Peterson Holding Co. are the Lloyd E. Peterson Revocable Trust, 78 percent, and Dorothy Mae Peterson, 17 percent.
A would-be sale for zero consideration to Mathias Bancshares Inc. of
Decatur State Bank has operated under a supervisory agreement with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. since November 2011. Chambers Bank has operated under a consent order with the FDIC since December 2011.
The $704 million-asset lender posted a nearly $4.3 million loss during the third quarter. The bank recorded a loss of almost $5.5 million during 2011 after enduring a $17.8 million loss in 2010.
Chambers Bank operates 19 full-service locations with a staff of 130.


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My favorite remedy for kidney stones is a concoction made of celery, parsley and lemon juice. It doesn't have the best flavor but a cup of this every day is a great way to pass kidney stones quickly and easily..
I usually support this remedy by drinking several cups of green tea every day. Green tea also helps get rid of kidney stones.


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Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American, and Caribbean Collection
The Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American, and Caribbean Collection at the University of Kansas Libraries include nearly 500,000 titles; its collection on Central America is among the top three in the nation with 106,000 titles. It contains particularly strong holdings on Costa Rica, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Cuba, Haiti, and Mexico. The collection has extensive breadth in literature, language, culture, history, political science, economics, geography, and other fields in the social sciences and the humanities.
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- Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies
- Department of Spanish and Portuguese
- Center for Global & International Studies
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High Point family starts Rwandan music program
The Gaskill family has lived in High Point since the early 1990s, but most of the family considers Rwanda home.
In May, the family will go on a long-term missions trip to start a band program at Green Hills Academy in Rwanda. Green Hills is a private school in Kigali started by the Rwandan president's wife.
In 2011, the family — husband and wife Lance and Jen, and three children; Grace, 19, Adam, 16, and Miles, 11 — took a similar trip to start a band program at Kigali International Community School in Rwanda.
"When we first got the calling, it was to do anything the people needed us to do," said Lance Gaskill. "The we thought about our strengths and learning to use those, and all my experience has been in music."
Gaskill started the band program at Wesleyan Christian Academy in 1990 and has worked in various schools in the Triad teaching music. Gaskill said about 140 of the 200 students at KICS participate in the band program.
For their trip to KICS, the Gaskills received a lot of helpful donations of more than 45 band instruments and money for other equipment. Lance Gaskill said he hopes to receive the same help, if not more, this time around for the 1,500 students at Green Hills.
The Gaskill family, along with Rwanda Rising and Green Hills Academy, are sending over a container of instruments, music and equipment departing from Waxhaw, N.C., the first of April, and would like to have equipment and money collected before then.
"A lot of times, people have old instruments that they were going to sell on eBay for $20, and now they can turn it into something really valuable on the other side of the world," Gaskill said.
Gaskill said several churches and local schools have partnered with his family, including Randleman High School, which donated its old uniforms, Wesleyan Christian Academy, Friendly Avenue Baptist and several others.
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Keene Police Sgt. Mike Kopcha said his department was involved in an investigation spanning a few months, after receiving reports that money was being taken from a jar located on a counter at the college's library, where students deposit money for late book returns.
"Due to the high volume of people who had access to the library, it was impossible to identify a suspect," said Kopcha.
Kopcha said the library was closed to students over spring break, and that the only access to the library the day the most recent theft occurred was a cleaning crew from Unico, according to records showing security card swipes.
Kopcha said a Keene man, Zachary Prentice, 28, who was employed by Unico as a cleaner was not a member of the crew assigned to clean the library that day, yet records show he swiped a security card to access the facility.
Kopcha said a warrant was issued for Prentice, and he was picked up at his home on Pearl Street at 6 p.m. Saturday, charged with four counts of misdemeanor theft. Kopcha said police estimate, in total, about $200 was taken from the fine jar over several months.
Prentice was held on a separate bench warrant, and is due to be arraigned today at the 8th District Court in Keene.
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Growing Hay
Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil, and you are a thousand miles from the corn field. --Dwight D Eisenhower (34th US President, 1890-1969)
hay (noun) 1. Wild or cultivated plants, chiefly grasses and legumes, mown and dried for livestock fodder. 2. A trifling amount of money. (Houghton Mifflin dictionary)
The "hay" we want to discuss in this essay is definition 1 above. Contrary to Houghton Mifflin, you are probably aware that the "hay" we are interested in is not a trifling amount of money. The topic of growing hay, in general, is much too large in scope for us to cover here. A Yahoo! search on growing hay turned up 4,4200,000 items. The big question for many of us is whether to buy hay or bale our own. Here we try to help answer that question. To that end, we've included some estimated costs to get started.
|"July 2 Cutting" watercolor of Oliver 550 and New Holland 561 haybine used with permission of the artist James Mann, www.jamesmannartfarm.com
In the following opinions, we assume you have a flock of always hungry sheep and a need for a modest amount of hay, say under 50 tons per year, or about 1500 bales. When a "bale" is mentioned, a small square bale weighing about 60 lbs is meant. There are other sizes of bales but this traditional size is most convenient for small farms. And finally, we assume you have some land available for the crop – more on that later.
Everyone wants high quality hay, but what is high quality? What looks good or has the best appearance may not be the best nutritionally. If selling hay, appearances are more important and weeds in the hay become a larger concern. If feeding your own hay to your own flock, a few weeds or a little bit of mold or "dust" does not matter.
In general to grow your own hay, you will need tools to prepare the soil and plant, haying tools, and the physical strength and stamina to do this dusty, sweaty job on the hottest days of the summer. Of course, you will need suitable land. Ground that is too wet or has low spots tend to cause winter-kill, especially with alfalfa.
What to Grow
There are many choices among the grasses and legumes used for haying. Alfalfa is the legume of choice in our area. Although alfalfa is widely grown, it thrives in the cooler climate that we have and is longer lived than clover.
Among the grasses, timothy, sometimes called "horse hay" is a common choice since conventional wisdom is that timothy makes a high quality hay. Timothy requires more moisture (rain) than most grasses and is winter hardy. However, our experience is that timothy does not regrow very quickly after the first hay cutting. Total yield (bales per acre) may be less than with other grasses.
Orchard grass is one of the most often used perennial grasses for haying. And, it is the grass we use, blended with alfalfa. Another widely used grass is tall fescue. Consult with your local county cooperative extension service for help with narrowing down the choices to those performing best for your climate.
It seems there is a mutual benefit to growing alfalfa and grass together. Alfalfa, being a legume, captures nitrogen in the air and fixes it in the soil. Grasses need and use the nitrogen in the soil for green growth. The grass protects the soil from erosion and protects the alfalfa from harsh winter injury.
There is evidence of high estrogen red clover causing delayed ovulation in ewes. However, there are new, low estrogen varieties of clover available that may eliminate that effect on ewe reproduction.
Also, there is anecdotal evidence of alfalfa (or legume hay in general) contributing to urinary calculii, or stones in rams. We have not experienced this problem in our brief shepherding career. But if it is a concern, you may opt to plant part of your future hay field into grass alone.
Choose a site for your future hay field that was fallow the previous season, or at least not planted with alfalfa. As with other crops, the better the soil – the better the yield. Having said that, there is also merit in using marginal, less than ideal, land for hay. Alfalfa-grass blends may improve the soil quality over time. While wet spots and sandy or gravely soil will reduce yields, you still may get a better return in hay on those fields than with other crops.
Typically, alfalfa-grass hay fields will be productive for about seven years. Over time, alfalfa dies out. Grass tends to be more aggressive and takes over. Also, undesirable weeds may become established. Consequently, your hay field will last several years, but not forever and the tillage/planting step is relatively infrequent. If hay is your only crop, you may not need to invest in the tillage equipment necessary to prepare the soil. Check with neighbors. You may find some willing to prepare your field for hire.
It is best to plant your hay crop as early in the season as possible. If you get it planted in the early spring, with favorable weather, you can harvest a partial hay crop the same year. However, that first cutting probably will contain more weeds than usual. If spring planting is not possible, late summer is your next possible time.
Most likely, your soil will need amending, fertilizer. Ideally, you should have a soil test. Your county extension service or fertilizer vendor will make recommendations on quantities of fertilizer and trace minerals needed. Generally, alfalfa does not need nitrogen applied, but does use phosphorous, potassium, and boron. Soil pH is important for alfalfa too. Experts recommend a soil pH of 6.5 or higher.
If organic hay is your goal, you may want to spread manure on the field prior to tilling. The manure should be composted (1 year old) to kill weed seeds. How much do you need? The short answer is: as much as you can get. The long answer involves getting a soil test and calculating the N-P-K required based on the type of manure available. One agriculture extension office recommends 4.5 tons of poultry litter per acre. A soil test will also indicate if agricultural lime is needed to raise your soil's pH.
Planting seed can be accomplished in a couple of ways. If spreading synthetic fertilizer, an easy way to plant seed is to have it mixed in with the fertilizer. For best coverage, reduce the spreading rate by half and criss-cross the field two times. Complete the planting process by lightly working the seed into the soil, for example by dragging a bar or log behind (and perpendicular to) the tractor.
For organic applications and when not spreading fertilizer, a grain drill can be used for planting. An for the grain drill, called a "seeder", is needed to handle the tiny alfalfa seed. You may be able to rent a grain drill with a seeder from a neighbor or from your county agriculture department. Renting a drill costs in the range of $15-$20 per acre.
Depending on the field you are planting into, a "no-till" grain drill may be an option. No-till has the advantage of skipping the tillage step. These drills commonly have "coulters" or discs directly in front of where the seed is planted. Coulters cut plant residue and do a bit of tillage in a small strip just before the seed s are dropped.
Synthetic fertilizer prices have been going up, apparently in relation with the price of crude oil. As a rough estimate, you can figure $75 per acre for fertilizer and $40 per acre for alfalfa-grass seed blend.
Basic Tools of the Trade
Even though we are assuming a modest amount of land for our hay field, there is a minimum stable of equipment necessary. Used equipment will save on the initial dollar investment. And, if haying is our primary use of the equipment, there is plenty of off-season time for the inevitable repairs to aging mechanical tools.
The one tool that will get the most hours of use is the tractor.
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|New Holland 472, 7 foot haybine mower-conditioner
A "mower-conditioner" also known as a haybine (which is a trademarked name by New Holland), is the preferred tool for cutting our alfalfa/grass blend. It replaces cutting bar mowers our grandparents used and, before that, sickles, scythes, and cradles. The haybine floats a couple inches off the ground cutting the hay, typically with a bar mower. A tined reel feeds the cut hay into meshed rubber rollers. The rollers crimp, crush, or "condition" the hay, especially the stems so they cure faster. Out of the rear, the hay falls into a windrow.
Mower-conditioners come in sizes based on the cutting width. They range from 7 feet on up with a 7' or 9' being the size needed for our modest sized hay field. A good, used haybine should cost about $2,000. We use a New Holland 461 which is 9 feet wide and was made around 1965.
Hay Rakes
After our hay is cut and cured, it is raked shortly before baling. These tools, perfected in the early 1900's, are used basically as they were 100 years ago. The traditional style has tines attached to a revolving bars that lifts, fluffs, and makes a narrower windrow to one side of the rake. There are also newer wheel rakes and rotary rakes that would work for our modest hay field. We use a John Deere 896A side delivery rake. Used rakes start at about $1,000 for one in good condition.
Small Square Baler
|John Deere 327 Square Baler
Surprisingly, hay balers have been around since the 1850's. But, they were called hay presses then and were stationary contraptions producing 250 pound bales. Not convenient. Modern balers consist of a tined pick up that feeds the raked windrow in. A plunger compresses the hay and blades cut it to a uniform length. When enough hay is compressed, needle-like prongs wrap the bale with twine and clever knotters finish tying off the new bale. We use a New Holland 273 baler from the 1960's. Good used balers will start around $3,000. What happens to the bale after exiting stage baler-rear? Stay tuned....
When to Make Hay
On an established hay field, in our area, we usually get three cuttings per year. If the weather is on our side, we get four cuttings. The first cutting is around June 1. The goal is to produce the best balance between yield and nutritional quality. Cutting too early gives a higher proportion of leaves, which is desirable, but reduces yield or what scientists call "dry matter". As the plants mature and begin to flower or produce seed, the proportion of leaves to stems goes down. Wait too long to cut and the hay tends to have more stems than leaves. Our sheep tend to eat the leaves and scatter the stems around the feeders. A rule of thumb is to look for the alfalfa beginning to blossom. When it reaches the 5-10% flowering stage it is ready to cut. For grasses, experts recommend to cut it at the heading stage. Blends of alfalfa and grass complicates the issue. This is one of those "fuzzy" areas where experience and judgment are priceless. Various grass varieties mature at different times, so no one rule will fit. We feel erring on the side of immaturity is better – a little less yield but more palatable hay.
If you have one, now it is time to get out your crystal ball. The alfalfa and grass are at the perfect maturity and ready to cut. What is the weather forecast? Ideal haying weather is hot, sunny, breezy, and low humidity. You will need about three days of that ideal weather. Day one, you hook up the haybine and cut. Day two the hay dries and cures. Day three you pray the rain holds off.
You probably know that rain and cut hay do not mix well. If you should be so unfortunate to have rain on your cut hay while it is curing, figure that half its value is lost – commercial value. As you know from buying hay yourself, dusty (moldy) hay does not bring much of a price. Sheep do not seem to be so fussy. If we end up with a few slightly dusty bales, we feed them to the sheep and they are as happy as ever. So, nutritional value is a different issue. Yes, there is dry matter loss and nutritional loss. How much just depends on the amount of rain, how dry the hay was before the rain, and how fast it dries off.
Back to making hay.... Day three, here is another one of those "fuzzy" areas. The hay must be dried to a certain point so it will not mold when baled. But, if it becomes too dry, the leaves fall off and blow away before you can get them tucked into the bale. To complicate the matter is the weather. Will the sun come out and dry things off? Will the rain hold off another day? Is there a heavy dew expected?
Assuming all is going to plan, day three is the time to rake as soon as the dew dries off in the morning. The rake flips, fluffs, turns, and makes a narrower, taller windrow. This aids the final drying and curing. If Mother Nature does not cooperate, you may need an additional day of drying and another round with the rake.
Science says that alfalfa should be baled at about 18-20% moisture. Moisture testing probes are available (starting at $200) to help you estimate this. We have found that you will get many different readings with these devices as you test different points around the field – adding to the uncertainty. Another test is to take a hand full of hay from the windrow and form it into a tube shape, long enough to grasp with both hands. Move your hands in a circular motion like they are peddling a bicycle. At the same time try to pull your hands apart by breaking the tube shaped hand full of hay. It is ready to bale if it breaks in three revolutions. Not very scientific sounding – but it works.
Hopefully, by the time you are done raking, the first windrow raked has dried adequately and is ready to bale.
Now the Fun Begins
Suppose we have managed to get our crop of hay cut, cured, raked, and baled, we still have to get it in the barn. There are a few choices here: traditional hay wagon pulled behind the baler; bale kicker, or "stack wagon".
If you have more labor available than investment capital, the traditional approach may appeal to you. Remember those hot summer days, perhaps in your childhood, driving down the road with the car windows open taking in the country scenery? You look out across the freshly cut field to see a tractor pulling a hay baler, followed by a wagon crawling slowly through the field. The wagon is stacked with bales of sweet smelling hay and several not-so-sweet smelling men doing the stacking. The stackers are in line like a fire brigade. One person takes the bale as it is pushed out the rear of the baler and throws it up to the next person, who throws it up... you get the picture. This is the least up-front cost method of getting your bales from the field to the barn.
Less labor is needed for the bale kicker. A wagon with strong sides is needed to catch the bales as they are ejected from the baler. Kickers are rather dangerous and the wagons with high sides are expensive. For example, back at the barn feeding a broken bale into the baler, forgetting that you need a catching wagon attached, can be embarrassing when the bale lands on your mother-in-law's car. Or, at the end of the hay field, you turn to line the baler up with the next windrow and the baler decides it has a bale ready at that precise moment when the catching wagon is turned. The bale misses the wagon and could end up in the road. Even after you get the wagon load of bales to the barn, odds are good, one or more broke when being ejected and you have a large mess waiting to be unloaded.
An improved variation of the kicker idea is more of a dropper approach. A chute type of attachment is added to the baler. The chute is inclined so that bales pushed out the end of the chute fall into a "basket wagon". The basket wagon holds about 100 bales before you need to go back to the barn or bale elevator and dump them. Used basket wagons cost about $2,000.
The handling option we employ uses a cleverly designed wagon that picks up the bales and automatically stacks them. To use this "stack wagon", the baler is equipped with a device that turns the bale ¼ turn when it drops to the ground. The operator of the stack wagon drives around the field lining up a chute on the stack wagon with each bale. The wagon picks the bale up off the ground and conveys it to a bed holding 15 bales in a 3x5 pattern. When that bed is full, it tips up 90 degrees pushing the bales back on another platform that holds seven rows of these 15 bale stacks. Back at the barn, the entire wagon bed of 105 bales pivots to unload the stack – hopefully intact. To minimize labor, a barn with a wooden floor is best so the bottom row of bales does not mold. Otherwise you may still have to manually restack the hay. We currently use a New Holland "Stackliner" 1033 stacking wagon. Used Stackliners start around $5,000. New stack wagons are about $40,000.
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Unless you are using a stack wagon and unloading directly on a suitable floor, you will want a bale elevator. These can range from 16 feet long conveyors to much longer with wheels and gears/pulleys to vary the angle and height. Usually they have electric motors to move bales from your hay wagon to a bale loft. As you can imagine, this is definitely a job for more than one person. Send the youngest and fittest person up in the top of the hot, dusty barn to do the stacking. If you can find a used bale elevator, expect to pay about $400.
The Payoff
Your bales-per-acre yield is dependent on many variables. In addition to soil quality, one of the largest uncertainties is rainfall. In our area, central Michigan, with adequate rainfall we hope for 200 bales per acre per year. Actual mileage may vary.
The downside to having all these tools in general, used haying tools in particular, is that they will wear out and will break down. Why is it they always break down when you are using them? If you've read this far and are preparing a budget, you should factor in something for repairs and maintenance, $500 per year might be a good number for starters.
You will also need a place to store this equipment. Balers in particular, must be out of the weather. The way they do their job, there is always partial bale inside and you do not want that hay getting wet. If you do not have room for your seasons baled hay and the haying tools as well, one option is to rent indoor storage from a neighbor.
An option for reducing the start-up costs is the sharing of tools. If you have a close neighbor wanting to grow hay, split the cost of the equipment. Scheduling who-gets- what-when, needs to be worked out ahead of haying season. One way to share the maintenance costs with co-owned tools is the worst-luck method: whoever has the tool when it breaks down is responsible for the repair. Co-ownership can work but there are pitfalls.
Mentioned earlier was the life expectancy of a hay field, about 7 years. Remember that at that time, you should practice "crop rotation". Your next hay seeding should be in a different area where alfalfa has not been grown for at least one year.
To prolong the life of your hay field, you should fertilize it after the third year. Ideally you would have applied three years worth of P and K with the initial planting. The best time to apply fertilizer or "top dressing" is immediately after cutting. Some growers fertilizer annually.
Weeds and pests can reduce your yield and shorten the life of your alfalfa stand. Weeds compete with your cultivated forage for water, sunlight, and nutrients. Of course, sheep may like the taste of many plants we consider "weeds" so a few dandelions are not a big concern. Weeds like thistle, our sheep and most livestock do not eat and should be removed. Often, simply cutting your hay at the proper time will control most weeds by preventing them from seeding out. Particularly pesky species should be manually hoed.
In the "pest" department, the alfalfa weevil may show up before your first cutting. You can spray to kill them. Organic control is by cutting the hay early, before the weevil turns all your leaves into skeletons. Early cutting seems to break their life cycle and they aren't such a problem for later cuttings. Leaf hoppers can also be a problem. Attempt to control them the same way: spray or bale early. (Sometimes you have to choose between the lesser of two weevils.)
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