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I have run of the mill geraniums in hanging pots on my porch and wonder if they can be kept and maintained over winter indoors? Normally I discard them at the end of the season.
If they can be kept,any special indoor attention required? Thanks. Grice |
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Hello Grice, I think that the plants you are referring to are more accurately called Pelargoniums or Pellies. These plants are half-hardy perennials and can be kept for several years if they ar overwintered in frost free conditions, a minimum temperature of 5 degrees Celsius is recommended. Personally I overwinter my plants in their pots. I reduce the length of the stems to about 8 inches cutting just above a node, or leaf joint. The surplus stems may be used to provide material for cuttings or discarded. The plants are kept, frost free, just moist and in good light over Winter. In the Spring I carefully knock the plants out of their container and remove as much of the old soil as I can then I trim the roots and replant them in fresh soil. This is the method I use and it works for me. It is a wise precaution to check the plants about every two weeks for pests or fungal infections |
Thank you for the information Melrt968,I just may give it a try. Grice. |
- Posted by caroldiane 5 (My Page) on Tue, Aug 29, 06 at 16:05
Certainly can, if you can provide them with a cool environment throughout winter....cool, dark and dry. My geraniums have reached now their 8th birthday. There are a number of ways to do it....from taking inside to a good window and keep them going there for as long as possible. Or, the preferred way of mine...remove them from their soil BEFORE any hint of frost touches them. A frozen geranium is a lost geranium. Into the cool, dark and very dry environment, you place the plants --either hanging upside down or leave them in their pots and place them on a shelf to thoroughly dry out. Don't cut them back at this time. In mid February, bring them out to a place you have put many, many newspapers ...to catch the debris. Remove all the old soil from around the roots. Remove all the dead leaves and remove all the damaged stems. Inspect the roots for any sign of damage there and remove if necessary. Gather your potting soil, mix in some peat moss and builder's sand, put some shards into the bottom of a pot that has drainage holes, then add your potting soil mix. Then into the best window...north will not do... In about 4 weeks you should have a good supply of new leaves form....and in about 2 months, maybe...new flower buds. But don't be disappointed if the flower buds don't form as fast as you'd like. At the window, turn the plants 1/4 turn every day...or so. This is proceeded with until its time to put them outside again...pot, bed or container. The key to this method is ...no moisture should touch them while in storage...after all, what is that for? Keep the temperature below 55...above 35. |
- Posted by caroldiane 5 (My Page) on Thu, Aug 31, 06 at 8:17
Just a follow-up....you might hear of the way of keeping geraniums by storing in paper bags. It helps to contain the debris that will fall. This is another good way...but....do not close the bag...leave it open. Plant tissue has moisture built-in...and if put into a closed bag, such moisture would have no exit....we wish the plant to become dry.....very dry. The moisture contained in the plant itself might be enough in a closed bag to set up mildew and rot. Never put these plants into plastic either...the container must breathe...the paper bag is such that allows that very well....but don't close it. |
- Posted by amy_z6_swpa (My Page) on Thu, Aug 31, 06 at 15:37
My mother, whose living room and sunroom are VERY sunny, has been bringing her Pelargoniums in, pot and all, each winter for years and years and years. They grow and bloom constantly. I have had my own Pelargoniums for three years and have managed to keep all but 2 plants alive every year by putting them in my windowsills during the winter, even though my only available sills are east-facing and drafty. They did get leggy, but they were all ok. This winter though I'll have to move them all to the basement with grow-lights because I have more now, and the older ones are bigger now--too big for my windowsills. I am not even going to mess with cutting them or anything. I'm just going to let them keep going. |
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Chuck boxes make cooking in camp a lot more pleasant. Call them patrol boxes, field kitchens, or chuck boxes they all store cooking gear. Some are ingeniously gadgety; here's a sampling from the web:
The Blue Sky Kitchen is an interesting and innovative idea. Different configurations and levels of complexity put me in mind of Chinese puzzle boxes. |
This camp table setup get's some excellent reviews. It folds up into a fairly compact package for easy transport. Fast set-up and take down. Pantry bag is roomy with two shelves. Unclip the pantry at night and put it in the car to keep food secure from animals. Available from REI |
This Aussie Drifta is a good design with lots of work space. An ingenious kitchen that packs into its own box. The side tables look especially useful. |
Here's the story of the T21 Kitchen Boxa fresh approach to an old standard patrol box with legs. This looks like a well-thought-out design; functional, not too big.
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The Kelty Basecamp Kitchen The folding culinary setup for your next outing. Plenty of surface area for preparation and a windshield ofr the stove. Zippered pantry.
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We have been getting a lot of requests for rainfall numbers for the day, week and for the season as well as reservoir totals. We did a complete story on reservoir totals with KSBY's Stacy Daniel and here is a list of rainfall numbers, as many as I could compile.
(these are by no means official, this is my accounting using varied resources and is certain to vary from other readings)
Rain Last 24hrs
Paso Robles .64"
Cambria .91"
Santa Margarita 1.48"
Los Osos 1.38"
Oceano .79"
San Luis Obispo .87"
Nipomo 1.1"
Santa Maria .55"
Grover Beach .94"
Solvang .83"
Goleta .55"
Lompoc .72"
Rocky Butte 2.6"
6 Day Rain Total
Paso Robles 4.42"
Atascadero Hills 10.9"
Cambria 5.38"
Santa Maria 4.25"
San Luis Obispo 6.43"
Grover Beach 5.75"
Lompoc 5.36"
Santa Barbara 5.35"
Rain Since July 1st
Goleta 13.70 156%
Santa Maria 8.54" 150%
Santa Ynez 13.53" 195%
Cuyama 4.17" 129%
San Luis Obispo 20.34"
SLO 187% of normal
Paso Robles 8.72" 143%
Lompoc 11.00" 164%
Grover Beach 11.90"
Los Osos 16.02"
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Oyala Thumotang National Park (CYPAL). Photo: Queensland Government.
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On-site self-registration is no longer available. Campers must obtain an e-camping permit and pay their camping fees before arriving at the camping area. Book your camp site:
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The Aboriginal Traditional Owners of Oyala Thumotang National Park (Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land (CYPAL)) are the Wik Mungkan, Southern Kaanju and Ayapathu Aboriginal peoples. They welcome you to their land and ask that you respect their culture and country during your visit.
In central Cape York Peninsula, about 25 km north of Coen and 12 hrs drive north of Cairns.
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What's special
Formerly known as Mungkan Kandju National Park, this large park stretches from the McIlwraith Range foothills, between the Archer and Coen rivers, and features open eucalypt woodlands, melaleuca swamps and a variety of rainforest types.
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Midnight basketball in El Paso to celebrate 20 years
EL PASO, TX — The Junior League of El Paso started the Midnight Basketball Program in El Paso, Texas in 1994 as a way to combat juvenile crime in the city along with creating a safe haven for the many endangered teens in the community while establishing an educational process to give the participants a positive outlook on life through education, awareness and responsibility.
The collaboration between the Junior League, El Paso Police Department, City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department, under then Parks Director, William Potter Jr. and the many sponsors were an instant success with the initial start at Carolina, Armijo, Pavo Real and Veterans Recreation Centers. The championships were at Memorial Gym and the Special Events Center (now Don Haskins Center) as the years of the program advanced.
A 20-year reunion of this nationally awarded program started by Julie Kallman and the many members of the Junior League of El Paso will be 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2014 at Armijo Center, 700 E. Seventh St. The official logo of the program (pictured) is a constant reminder of the lives the program has impacted and the tremendous drop in crime in the programmed areas of the city.
The reunion will have a ceremonial basketball game, testimonials from former players from the 1994-2003 seasons along with recognizing the many volunteer coaches. The highlight of the evening will be the Junior League recognizing five special individuals from the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department that were the backbone to the foundation of the program.
Retired city employees, Frank Dominguez, Doug Barnes, Ladislao Vicencio Jr., and Floyd Williams along with a still vital city employee, Joe Rodriguez will be recognized at the event for their outstanding contributions and leadership to the program. Games were then played from 10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays with workshops on Saturday afternoons, where if the players did not attend the workshops they were not eligible to play in the games on Saturday night while Job Fairs were also held for the players to assist them in gaining employment.
That special nine year run (1994-2003) of Midnight Basketball still stands today as one of if not the single greatest programs ever organized by the El Paso Parks and Recreation Department and the City in collaboration with so many different agencies, businesses, community leaders and non-profit groups. The event is free and open to the public.


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What is the significance of the color green and the Valley of Ashes
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Hipstaa is definitely right about the green light. Located at the end of Daisy's dock in East Egg, it represents Gatsby's hopes and aspirations. But green is also the color of spring and new birth; thus, it is associated with Gatsby's hope for a new beginning with Daisy. Like a green light in traffic or a guiding light, it tells him to "go" for his dream—not only his dream for Daisy, but in more general terms the American Dream of wealth and success. It is also the color of money (gold, also associated with money, is also symbolic in this novel), and it is his great wealth that leads the once-poor Gatsby to believe he has a chance to start anew with Daisy. Thus, the symbolism of the color green takes on many nuances.
The Valley of Ashes, literally a long, dreary stretch of land between New York City and Long Island where industrial ashes from incinerators are dumped, does represent desolation and darkness. It is also important to note that it symbolizes the moral decay underlying so much of the behavior depicted in this novel. The section on the theme of "moral corruption" in the e-notes guide cited below expands on this topic, clearly associated with the Valley of Ashes. The associations are manifold, including the ashes of Ash Wednesday, reminding us of the Biblical exhortation that we are from dust and will return to dust.
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The green light is one of the most important symbols in The Great Gatsby. Green is the color of hope and it first appears when Gatsby stares across the bay towards a green light at the end of a dock. Later the reader finds out that this light stands on Daisy Buchanan's dock. In the context of the novel this green light represents Gatsby's hope to meet Daisy again and a chance to win her back. "Gatsby believed in the green light".
The Valley of Ashes resembles something dark and lifeless. As a result of fire ashes stand for destruction and death. Furthermore the death of Myrtle Wilson in the Valley of Ashes stands for the pain associated with this valley. Also the fact that the Wilsons live in the valley shows that they are not of such high social standards as the other characters in the novel. By having to pass through the Valley of Ashes in order to get to New York, the other characters have to betake themselves to this lower status.
The two sharply contrast one another because they are essentially opposites. i.e., hope vs desertion.
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The New Turkish Diaspora Policy
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This paper examines the Turkish government's policy under Prime Minister Recep Erdogan of encouraging members of the Turkish diaspora to maintain their relationship to Turkey and to Turkish culture, and to work in the interests of Turkey. More on «The New Turkish Diaspora Policy» -
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Roma Policies for a Positive Change: From Inclusion Towards Empowerment
Author: Zora Popova
Publisher: European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI)
This report discusses the topics that were addressed at the European Centre for Minority Issues' (ECMI) workshop in March 2014 which focused on policymaking for the Roma minority in Europe. More on «Roma Policies for a Positive Change: From Inclusion Towards Empowerment» -
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FDFA Action Plan for the Protection of Children Associated with Armed Forces or Groups in Armed Conflict
Publisher: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)
This publication outlines Switzerland's plan to help end the use of children in armed conflict. More on «FDFA Action Plan for the Protection of Children Associated with Armed Forces or Groups in Armed Conflict»
September 2014
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Responding to the Islamic State's Foreign Fighters: Retribution or Rehabilitation?
Author: Farish A Noor, James M Dorsey
Publisher: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
This paper examines how European states should address the question of how to deal with their citizens who have gone to fight for the jihadist group the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. More on «Responding to the Islamic State's Foreign Fighters: Retribution or Rehabilitation?»
June 2014
Jun 2014
A Suggestion for Turkey: Treat Your Immigrants Like Your Emigrants Abroad
Author: Özge Bilgili
Publisher: Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB)
This brief discusses the disparity between Turkey's treatment of its diaspora and its immigrants as measured by the Migrant Integration Policy Index (MIPEX) published in spring 2014. More on «A Suggestion for Turkey: Treat Your Immigrants Like Your Emigrants Abroad» -
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Middle East-Mediterranean Report, 12th Issue
Author: Effie Fokas, Evangelos Venetis, Ali Sonay, Laki Vingas
Publisher: Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP)
This issue of the Middle East Mediterranean includes articles on 1) the security situation of Coptic Christians in Egypt since the January 2014 elections there; and 2) the social reintegration of Non-Muslim Communities in Turkey. More on «Middle East-Mediterranean Report, 12th Issue»
January 2014
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Retos de la política de inmigración española ante el cambio de ciclo
Author: Héctor Cebolla Boado, Gemma Pinyol Jiménez
Publisher: Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB)
Este comentario discute las virtudes y los defectos del modelo de inmigración de España que, manteniendo sus logros y corrigiendo sus defectos, debe ser retocado. More on «Retos de la política de inmigración española ante el cambio de ciclo» -
Migration and Integration: Common Challenges and Responses from Europe and Asia
Author: Brenda SA Yeoh, Miriam Ee, Yasushi Iguchi, Leong Chan-Hoong, Patrick Rueppel, Danielle Hong, Dong-Hoon Seol, Ferruccio Pastore, Ester Salis, Claudia Finotelli, Monica Quirico, Camilla Devitt, Yves Pascouau, Birte Steller, Giovanna Campani, Tineke Strik
Publisher: European Policy Centre (EPC)
This collection of papers looks at Asia-Europe migration and integration issues, examining a range of policy and practical approaches used by both regions. More on «Migration and Integration: Common Challenges and Responses from Europe and Asia»
November 2013
Nov 2013
Extending Working Life in Belgium
Author: Nicolas Contreras, Elisa Marellucci, Anna-Elisabeth Thum
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This report assesses the labor market for people over 50 in Belgium and looks at the initiatives in place to support "active aging" in the country. More on «Extending Working Life in Belgium»
October 2013
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Municipal Elections in Northern Kosovo: Towards a New Balance?
Author: Filip Ejdus, Leon Malazogu, Milan Nic
Publisher: Belgrade Centre for Security Policy (BCSP)
This paper discusses the upcoming November 2013 municipal elections in Northern Kosovo. More on «Municipal Elections in Northern Kosovo: Towards a New Balance?»


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Not so much: Here is C.J. Watson's line from last night, expressed with just numbers: 1-1-1-1-1-1. According to Basketball-Reference, it's just the third time since the 85-86 season that a player has posted an exact 6×1.
Sloater: I promise we'll talk about another game eventually, but let's enjoy Nate Robinson's game-winning floater in slooooooooowwwwwwww mooooooootioooooooon.
Same shot he hit against the Heat, so I guess this is the Bulls' go-to game-winning shot? Weird, but certainly better than running a play for a 20-foot jumper from Brook Lopez, which is what the Nets did on the game's last possession.
Uh-oh: If you feel like having your morning ruined, why not peep Danilo Gallinari destroying his knee in last night's win against the Mavericks? If that's not horrible enough for you, check out the Nuggets source who described the injury by saying "the ligament was loose." Not good to watch and even worse timing.
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When Mr. Duess and Mr. Stephenson talk to friends, and frequently strangers, about their adventures in the kitchen where they bake bread, cure meats and lure unsuspecting lacto-acidic bacteria into carefully prepared habitats there's one all to frequent question:
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Our HOA has decided that we need to plant more trees in our yard. I would like to plant a flowering tree and am trying to decide between a bottlebrush or crepe myrtle. Are there any problems I should be aware of with these trees? My next concern is trying to locate a place selling the size I need in my area, as well as getting them planted. They have to be between 10-14 ft tall. I live in Port St Lucie. |
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- Posted by sun_worshiper FL 9b (My Page) on Wed, Sep 28, 11 at 14:46
Crepe myrtle suckers & is nearly impossible to kill if you decide you don't like it. I removed one 2 years ago (and had the stump ground) and suckers are still coming up from greater than 2 feet below ground! But if you are willing to keep up with pruning them, they can be very pretty. Trees that are 10-14 feet tall are pretty short. Why so small? Powerlines or something? You can keep a crepe myrtle that short, but you'll have to prune it hard every year. What about a nice fruit tree - many nice dwarf tree varieties to choose from. Peach trees have pretty flowers in the spring, followed by yummy fruit=) Can't help you with the bottlebrush, I know nothing about those. |
Depending on what variety of Crepe myrtle, yes you would have to be keeping them pruned. My Natches Crepe myrtles (white) are over 25 feet high. They do sucker at the bottom constantly and the seeds drop and make new trees. They are also a pain if you have them next to a sidewalk or drive when the blooms and then the seeds drop. I wouldn't have them next to a parked vehicle also. They are deciduous. I also have bottlebrush trees and I love them, mostly because they attract butterflies and hummingbirds when they are in bloom. They bloom throughout the year, but in intervals, in other words, there will be times when they aren't blooming, then they will be covered with them. The only problem I have with them is if the winter is very cold, they do get frostbit and sometimes the cold takes back some limbs completely. But they have never completely been killed off. As for pests and diseases, I've never seen anything bother them. They pretty much take care of themselves. |
- Posted by billbrandi 9 (My Page) on Wed, Sep 28, 11 at 18:38
Try a peach or avocado or nectarine. You'll get a nice looking tree, no better or worse than a crepe myrtle or bottlebrush, and fruit that you can eat. You can't go wrong with your own fruit to eat. |
Something I really appreciate down in the South for its true form and hardiness but downright beauty in the landscape is the "Little Gem" Magnolia. It is slow growing, stays in a beautiful pyramidal form and really adds to the landscape. Add a few of these grouped together and soft night lighting to accentuate the fuzzy brown undersides of the leaves...its a show stopper. Then of course there are those flowers...ahhhhhhhh. Unlike its parent the Southern Magnolia, this stays rather small up to 20ft. after quite a few years, where its parent can get up to 60ft and be quite a messy tree. |
- Posted by marilyn_fl zone 9b Florida (My Page) on Thu, Sep 29, 11 at 8:32
Unfortunately there are no fruit trees on the allowed list of trees. As for the height of the tree they have to be at least 14ft when we plant them. |
- Posted by amberroses 9b-Pinellas Co. (My Page) on Thu, Sep 29, 11 at 9:16
You HOA is very pushy aren't they? It's better to get a younger tree so that the root mass can more easily support the tree as it establishes but I guess they don't care. A younger tree is also better for your pocket and back. |
- Posted by crueltyfre Tampa 9a heat 10 s (My Page) on Thu, Sep 29, 11 at 9:46
I find crepe's messy. They're deciduous, so all the leaves will drop in fall and you have a stick for months on end. Then the flowers fall off in the rainy season and if they fall on driveways or sidewalks, the rain turns them into a slippery mush. I'd go for something clean, evergreen and maybe that has something wildlife might enjoy like berries or nesting sites or nest materials. That would give you year round interest. Lori |
- Posted by sun_worshiper FL 9b (My Page) on Thu, Sep 29, 11 at 10:39
Ah, I misunderstood. You need a tree that is at least 14'. Not at most 14'. Is hong kong orchid on your list? I planted one last fall and like it a lot. They grow very fast (good because a tall tree to start with isn't expensive), have unusual shaped leaves and flowers that look like 5" orchids, and form a nice "avenue tree" over time. Just be sure to get a grafted variety that does not form seed pods - I got mine at Excalibur. Here are some pics of mine: Royal Poinciana are also so beautiful! It is too cold where I am (Orlando) for them, but look around and see if there are any in your neighborhood to know if they survive there. I know they do well in Miami. |
What about a Jatropha integerrima, blooms year round, yes it drops flowers but they are small and if its planted in grass or a bed not a real problem or a Dwarf Poinciana unlike the Royal it will not get huge. Katie |
I misunderstood, too, thought the trees couldn't get above 14 feet. (I'm so glad I don't live in one of those places!) Since you can't have fruit trees and want flowers, just remember that flower drop does cause problems on sidewalks, driveways and will ruin the car's paint job. And usually the flowers are short-lived. But beyond that all the above suggestions are good ones. That Orchid tree looks lovely. |
- Posted by gardengimp 9B Seminole Cnty FL (My Page) on Thu, Sep 29, 11 at 22:19
14' when planted trees? Sorry to say, but your HOA is full of a bunch of plant-nim-wits. Either that or somebody made a typo and they meant to say at least a 14" container size. I'm obviously not a good HOA member attitude, but I would plant an appropriate size starter tree - 15 gallon. And then I would put up a clothes line. Oh, and I like bottle brush trees. Nice trees. ~dianne |
- Posted by dirtygardener73 8b (My Page) on Thu, Sep 29, 11 at 22:53
Does it have to be 10-14' tall at planting, or is that it's full-grown height? I'm just thinking a 10-14' tree is going to be very expensive to buy and to plant. How do they get away with forcing this on you? This is why I refuse to ever live in a deed restricted community. |
- Posted by fighting8r 10 Fort Myers Florid (My Page) on Fri, Sep 30, 11 at 10:34
ditto gardengimp and dirtygardener73! I also thought about jatropha and dwarf poinciana. And the other that is wonderful and stays a nice shape and size is the white frangipani, I dont know the name though, but its the one frangipani/plumeria that keeps its foliage all year. I think of it as the ice-cream-cone because of the shape and the white flowers. Also the idea above of the little magnolia sounds perfect too. Now that I go back and read I see they've given you a list you must choose from? It will be difficult and expensive to find such a large tree and plant it. Goodness!! |
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More Deer Harvested During Missouri Firearms Season
By: News ReleasePosted: Sunday, November 25, 2012
Hunters shot 204,668 deer during the November portion of Missouri's firearms deer season, topping the past four years' harvests and confirming predictions by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC).
KY3 is reporting this year's statewide November deer harvest is 7.7 percent more than last year and only 1.3 percent below the previous 10-year average.
Top harvest counties during the season Nov. 10 through 20 were Howell with 4,037, followed by Texas with 3,916 and Benton with 3,756. MDC recorded five nonfatal and three fatal firearms-related hunting incidents during the 11-day November firearms deer hunt.
Eight of the 10 top harvest counties were south of the Missouri River. A ninth county, Callaway, borders the Missouri River and contains a large percentage of forestland. Only Macon County bucked the trend of southern dominance.
Sumners says the Southeast Region reported the largest harvest increase at 30 percent, followed by the Ozark Region, with a 24-percent increase. Other regional increases were St. Louis, 18 percent; Southwest, 17 percent; and Central, 10 percent. MDC recorded harvest decreases of 6 percent in the Kansas City and Northeast regions and a 9-percent decrease in the Northwest Region.
Sumners says the decline in north Missouri's deer harvest mirrors a decline in deer populations there in the past 10 years. Meanwhile, deer numbers have increased slowly across southern Missouri. He said both trends are the result of MDC's efforts to maximize hunting opportunity while avoiding unacceptable levels of property damage and deer-vehicle collisions.
Sumners noted that does made up approximately 44 percent of the November deer harvest, a 10-percent increase from last year.
"The increase in doe harvest is somewhat indicative of growing deer numbers in southern Missouri," says Sumners. "However, it is concerning if doe harvest increased in counties hit hard by hemorrhagic diseases. This could significantly set back deer populations in some areas to the point where it might take some time to recover."
Nevertheless, said Sumners, "Missouri has a strong, healthy deer herd. Careful management and strong citizen support for game laws allow us to adjust to changes like this and enhance the social and economic benefits that go with deer hunting."
Deer hunting contributes approximately $1.1 billion annually to the state and local economies and supports more than 12,000 jobs in Missouri.


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July 2, 2014 12:00:14 by Lisa PrincRecently, it was announced that Jillian Michaels would not be returning for the new season of The Biggest Loser, and the news did not really surprise anyone, but it did leave fans wondering what would happen in the new season. Well, we've got our answer! Two new trainers will be joining the hit show when it returns in September.
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June 26, 2014 06:04:29 by Lisa PrincWe can't say we didn't see this one coming! Months after fans got the shock of their life when Rachel Frederickson won the last season of The Biggest Loser while looking sickly thin, rumors began to spark up that Jillian Michaels was ready to quit the popular weight loss show. Well, the rumors are true, folks – Jillian Michaels will not return to The Biggest Loser for the new season, as she is leaving….again.
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June 20, 2014 01:16:07 by Christine McDowPlease say this is not true. We really hope NBC is smart enough to stay far away from this one. Rumors have it that Kris Jenner is trying to get Rob Kardashian on The Biggest Loser. Find out more with this story from The Buzz.
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June 19, 2014 05:40:03 by Lisa PrincFor months now, Rob Kardashian has been a hot topic all over Facebook and Twitter, due to his excessive weight gain and his inability to drop the extra pounds. Now, rumor has it that Rob Kardashian could indeed be headed to NBC's hit weight loss show, The Biggest Loser, for Bob Harper, Jillian Michaels and Dolvett Quince to whip him into shape!
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April 8, 2014 04:43:30 by Lisa PrincThe Biggest Loser gave us all quite the shock on the season finale this year, when Rachel Frederickson walked away as the winner, but looked completely emaciated. Most Facebook and Twitter fans reacted in disgust, but no one looked more disgusted than trainers Bob Harper and Jillian Michaels. Now, rumor has it that Jillian Michaels is ready to quit the show, but is it because of Rachel, or perhaps because she dealt with her own controversy this season? Details inside…
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Biggest Loser Winner: Rachel Frederickson Puts On Weight
April 3, 2014 03:00:52 by Megan ThompsonJaws dropped when Rachel Frederickson revealed her slim body on the season finale of The Biggest Loser. Rachel Frederickson, the season 15 winner, dropped more than 150 pounds. But now Rachel is putting back on weight – so how much does she weigh now?
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March 10, 2014 06:52:32 by Lisa PrincIt's been over a month since Ruben Studdard showed off his 119 pound weight loss on The Biggest Loser finale, leaving many Facebook and Twitter fans wondering if he would keep up his journey at home. Now, the former Idol champ is speaking out about his time on the show, and he even revealed his current weight!
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The Biggest Loser's Olivia Ward Defends Rachel Frederickson
February 9, 2014 02:00:45 by Stephanie GustafsonRachel Frederickson experienced some considerable backlash following her recent victory on The Biggest Loser. The champ lost nearly 60 percent of her body weight, tipping the scale at a mere 105 pounds during her final weigh-in. Rachel retains plenty of supporters, however, with fellow winner Olivia Ward warning that it's time for the critics to back off.
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February 7, 2014 02:47:05 by Megan ThompsonThere is no doubt that one of the biggest stories this week was the jaw-dropping weight loss of The Biggest Loser winner, Rachel Frederickson. All week people have been talking if the show has driven people to go too far with their weight loss. Is Rachel's weight sending an unhealthy image to the public? At first The Biggest Loser trainers weren't saying much about the dramatic weight loss, but finally Bob Harper has some comments. Keep reading to find out what Bob has to say and then take our poll – we want to know what you think!
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Regional Art High School Workshops
If you're currently in high school and are serious about your art, consider participating in our three-week Regional Art High School Workshops series. Two nights a week for three weeks, participants will sample majors, expand their artistic skills, and develop their portfolio while experiencing what college life can be like for an art major.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, April 1 - 17, 2014, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in the drawing studio, Fine Arts Center. Awards Dinner to be held on on April 30, 2014.
Course Choices
Led by professional artists and designers who are Keystone alumni and part of our esteemed art department faculty, these workshops are designed with your future in mind. Choose your favorite, and two backup choices, and we will do our best to place you in the workshop of your choice.
Students will have the unique and exciting opportunity to work in our hot shop and learn the basics of glass blowing. Instruction will include how to safely work with the tools and material while making a variety of shapes including flowers, paperweights, and cups.
This class is great for students who would like to gain experience working on the potter's wheel. We will learn how to center, open and pull up the walls of a simple cylinder. Next, students can create mugs, bowls, candlesticks…the possibilities are endless. All work made will be fired in a high fire gas kiln and it will be food, dishwasher and microwave safe. Come join the fun!
Learn to use a 35mm SLR camera, shoot, develop, and print black and white film using analog techniques. Students will enjoy seeing the images they take come to life in the darkroom. A great introduction to the process for the budding photographer! You should own or have use of a 35mm SLR camera to take this course.
Digital Animation
Students will be introduced to the history of animation, a variety of animation styles, and methods for planning and producing animations. This will take place in the context of an abbreviated college-level course environment, and will provide students with experience in sequential design and in producing animations using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe FLASH animation software.
Figure Drawing
This course allows you to explore a number of approaches to drawing the figure while utilizing a variety of materials. Students in the past have been delighted to see their drawings improved as they worked directly from a live mode.
Submit your registration online to increase chances of getting your first choice! Students will be placed on a first come, first served basis.
Download the Regional Art Workshop paper application, have it signed by a parent/guardian and bring it with you the first night of class with your $150 payment.
Stacey Donahue,
Division of Fine Arts Assistant
Phone: 570-945-8461
Fax: 570-945-8665


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Help! I'm getting lost in info. About saving seeds -- save seeds from heirloom seeds, NOT hybrid, right? And about cross polinating. For example to save seeds so they come true next year; plant ONE variety of gourd, ONE variety of pumpkin; one variety of sunflower, etc. on my farm. And miles away at my parents place plant a different variety, ONE each different thing, and thus, seed saving of at least 2 varities of stuff? Cannot plant seeds from ALL the varieties of gourds I got and save the seeds they eventually make, right? (I do not have time and am not home enough to do the hand polinating thing, which is too complicated for me at this point in brain overload stage). |
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Hi, Any seed that is not hybrid whether heirloom or not(some plants can be brand new and not a hybrid) can be saved and will come true to type. Cross pollination depends a lot on the type of plant. Here's an explanation of of squash that I wrote before: Cross pollination happens when you grow two squash of the same species. An example is Acorn Squash, Zucchini and the little ornamental gourds(not real gourds like a birdhouse gourd) are all Cucurbita pepo. They will cross. They will not cross with other species. Like a Hubbard squash, Cucurbita maxima, will not cross with a Cucurbita pepo type squash. So when growing squash as long as the second name does not match, you can grow different types without worry of crossing if you wish to save seed. And squash do not cross with melons or cukes. You only have to worry about cukes crossing with cukes and melons crossing with melons. So you can grow multiple squash/pumpkin/gourds as long as the latin second names do not match. If the latin second names match, you need 1/2 mile between varieties to keep them pure. |
Yes, things are beginning to click! Finally! THANK YOU! |
Hybrid seed can also be saved. Usually it will not produce plants exactly like the parent seed plant, but will however produce something nice (thinking flowers here) anyway. Example, I have a sedum that was grown from seed saved fro the Hybrid Neon Sedum. While the new sedum is not exactly like the Neon, it is however very nice. It was more vibrant than the mother plant. It is often not advised to save seed from Hybrid tomatoes, as it is just anyone's guess as to how the plants from the saved seed will perform and produce. With about 10,000 varieties of tomatoes, there are so many really great varieties to try. I did however save seed from a hybrid tomato this year, and will grow them next season, just to see if they are very close to what the hybrid seed produced. Sue I have also saved seed to hybrid irises. It will be very interesting to see what they produce. I'm hoping for something new and really fantastic, maybe worthy of being registered. |
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If I hadn't already organised my 50s-style outfit for today's Diamond Jubilee back garden party (not that back garden) I would be tempted to ring two of my fellow party-goers and suggest we pull a Middleton; Kate, Pippa and their mum Carole rocked up to the river pageant yesterday in a well-coordinated fashion move wearing red (Kate), white (Carole) and blue (Pippa).
Much as I loved the crimson Alexander McQueen design worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, I was most fond of Pippa's nautique nod in a navy and white get-up by Orla Kiely. And although Orla's gorgeous gear isn't cheap, you can certainly save up and achieve the same stunning vibe over the summer if you want to...
Textured silk panel dress by Orla Kiely, £345 |
Textured silk jacket by Orla Kiely, £295 |
Silk colour block contrast collar dress by Orla Kiely, £325 |
Solid navy skirt by Orla Kiely, £255 |
Silk sleeveless top by Orla Kiely, £190 |
My fave dress of the SS12 Orla Kiely collection (also available in navy if you want to stick to P-Middy's palette), £365 |
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How To Open A Safe
How To Open A Safe by Kenneth Kim, CRL, CPS
Can you open a safe? Someone asks me that question at least once a week. The answer is yes, I can and do open safes. Once this has been established the next question is either how do you "crack open a safe" or how much does it cost? The answer to both questions is actually the same, it depends. It depends on several factors including why you need to get the safe opened, the type of lock on the safe and which safe you need opened.
The reasons why you might need to open a safe include unknown or lost combinations, lock malfunctions or damage caused by a burglary or fire. The type of locks found on safes include electronic, mechanical dial locks and key locks. The type of safe can also be a factor. A fire safe has little or no protection against forced entry while a jewelers safe will have multiple layers of protection.
Lost Combinations or Keys
The proper way to open a safe is with the combination but what do you do if the combination is lost?
Electronic Push Button Locks
The manufacturers of quality electronic locks take steps to prevent lock bypassing and those locks with an unknown or lost combination will usually have to be drilled to get the safe open and the lock replaced. The locks on some cheap electronic safes can be bypassed and the combination reset.
Mechanical Dial Locks
A lost safe combination on a safe equipped with a mechanical dial lock is a different story. You can drill open a safe with a mechanical lock without destroying the lock. A professional can drill and repair a safe in a way that leaves the safe with as much security as it originally had and leave no visible signs of it having been drilled.
It is also possible to open a safe equipped with a mechanical lock without drilling. As seen on TV and in the movies, the method of opening a safe by "listening for the clicks" with a stethoscope or other audio device is based on a real safe opening procedure. The process is known as manipulation. Does this mean that a mechanical lock is less secure than an electronic lock? No, the skill level required to do this is so high that only a small percentage of professional safe technicians actually use this method to open safes, a non professional would have to rely on pure dumb luck to get a safe open that way.
Keyed Locks
Key locks on safes range from simple wafer locks to high security lever locks. Most key locks can be picked although some of the high security locks require special, very expensive tools, to pick the lock. Most high security locks end up being drilled and replaced because of the cost and difficulty of picking them.
Malfunctioning Locks
Electronic Push Button Locks
Electronic lock malfunctions generally fall into three categories, battery failures, keypad failures and lock failures.
The most common failure is the battery. If you have a safe with an electronic lock that won't open, try replacing the battery. Most battery compartments are in or under the keypad. Open the compartment to see which size battery it takes and replace the battery(s) with fresh alkaline batteries. Avoid the heavy duty non alkaline and batteries that advertise "engineered for today's high performance electronics" or similar claims, these batteries are designed to output high current over a short period of time and you will end up having to replace them frequently.
Most quality electronic locks have replaceable keypads, should a keypad fail a new keypad can be installed and the safe opened with the combination. Most of the safes sold at big box stores are low cost imported safes which are not intended to be serviced. Should a keypad or lock fail on one of these units the safe will in most cases have to be replaced.
Mechanical Dial Locks
Most mechanical lock malfunctions can be opened with out drilling or otherwise damaging the safe. A skilled safe technician can run a series of tests, refereed to as Dialing Diagnostics, to determine which component inside the lock has failed. The technician can then either modify the combination to compensate for the failure or otherwise coax the lock open without further damage. Occasionally, a catastrophic failure will occur and a small hole will have to be drilled to bypass the failed component. The hole can then be repaired and the lock replaced. In most cases there will be no sign of the safe ever having been drilled.
Keyed Locks
Key lock failures can include broken keys, bent or damaged tumblers, broken springs and broken or disconnected bolts. Some broken keys can be removed, a new key made and the lock opened with the new key. For most other problems the lock will probably have to be replaced. A small hole may have to be drilled to bypass the failed component to get the lock open. The hole would then be repaired and a new lock installed. Occasionally the hole will be drilled in the lock itself and not need to be repaired since the lock is being replaced anyway.
Burnt, Burgled and Bungled Safes
Even though most insurance policies will replace a safe that has been subjected to a fire or burglary it is still important that the safe be opened in a way that prevents any further damage to the contents. A professional safe technician can open these safes in a way that preserves the contents. A safe may have to removed from a burnt building before opening for safety reasons. In most cases no repair would be done since the safe will probably be replaced although it is possible that some burgled safes might be repaired and put back into service.
A bungled safe is a safe that has been subjected to non professional opening techniques. A professional safe technician may drill one or two holes, usually 1/8″ to 3/8″ in diameter, to open a safe. On rare occasions a single 1/2″ hole may be drilled to defeat a time lock. A safe bungler may drill a large number of holes and still not get the safe open or worse yet use large diameter hole saws or "chop" a hole in the bottom or back of the safe to get in. These large holes can not be repaired to a level of security or fire protection equal to the original and the entire safe will need to be replaced. Note: I have heard claims by some individuals that they can return a safe with large holes to original condition but, if you think about it, anyone with that level of skill would know the proper method to open a safe and wouldn't need to make such large holes in the first place.
What should I do if I can't get my safe open?
Entering or dialing the combination incorrectly is a common problem.
Start by taking a 20 minute break, we all get frustrated at times and tend to repeat the same mistake over and over. Taking a break helps diffuse the frustration and in the case of electronic locks will allow the "wrong number penalty lockout" to time out for most locks.
Reread the combination card or instructions.
Mechanical Dial Locks
The better quality dial type locks have tight tolerances, if the combination calls for "34″ dialing "33″ or "35″ may not work, dial the combination slowly and be sure to stop right on the required number. The direction and number of turns is just as important as the numbers of the combination. If the combination calls for LEFT be sure you are turning the dial COUNTER CLOCKWISE and when it calls for RIGHT be sure you are turning it CLOCKWISE. You would be surprised how many times this turns out to be the problem. When counting the number of turns, you count the number of times the required number comes to the opening index, if you move the dial only one number before it comes to the opening index that counts as one time.
The standard dialing procedure for a Group 2 lock is
Left until the first number comes up for the 4th time
Right until the second number comes up for the 3rd time
Left until the third number comes up for the 2nd time
Right until the dial comes to a hard stop
Turn handle or pull on handle to open safe
Many of the cheaper fire safes (sometimes refereed to as "microwave safes" because of their size) use a simple type of lock called a Straight Tail lock. The last turn on these locks does not come to a hard stop, you simply stop on the last number and then turn the handle or key to open the safe
The Standard dialing procedure for the Straight Tail type of lock is:
Left until the first number comes up for the 3rd time
Right until the second number comes up for the 2nd time
Left until the third number comes up
Turn handle or key to open safe
Electronic Locks
Make sure you are entering the combination correctly. On some safes you need to press a "Start" button before entering a combination (some safes have a "C' button or use the "*" as the start button). You may also need to press an "End" button (the "#" button is used as the end button on many safes. A sample combination would be C-1-2-3-4-# .
Most electronic locks will go into a wrong number lockout mode if an incorrect combination is entered too many times. Most electronic locks use a timed period (3 - 20 minutes) for the wrong number lockout. For these locks you just simply wait the required time and then enter the correct combination.
Some electronic locks require you to enter the correct combination twice to get out of the lockout, for example C-1-2-3-4-#-1-2-3-4-#.
Electronic locks are sensitive to bolt end pressure. Try turning the handle in the locking direction and hold it there, enter the combination and then turn the handle in the opening direction. If that doesn't work try replacing the batteries with fresh alkaline batteries and try again.
I tried all of that and my safe still won't open
If the safe is still under warranty call the safe manufacturers technical support line. They will talk you through some of the simpler trouble shooting steps. If that fails many will arrange for a technician to come to your safe to open and repair it.
If the safe is not under warranty then you will have to make the arrangements to get the safe opened.
How To Find A Qualified Safe Technician
Unfortunately there is no way to guarantee that any individual is qualified to open your safe unless you have used their services before and were satisfied with their work. To increase the odds of selecting a qualified safe tech you can take some of the following steps.
- When searching telephone directories or the Internet look for members of the Safe and Vault Technicians Association (SAVTA) or the National Safeman's Organization (NSO). These individuals have access to resources and specialized training opportunities that will increase your odds of finding a professional safe technician.
- Use the Safe Tech Search on the Safe and Vault Technicians Association web site - savta.org
- Ask the safe manufacturer if they know of someone in your area they would recommend.
- Ask questions. How long have they been doing safe work? How do they open safes?
How much is this going to cost?
As a general rule no professional safe technician is going to touch a safe for less than $125.00 plus trip/service charge or mileage. The larger metropolitan areas will likely have higher minimum charges. If the safe needs to be drilled you can expect the minimum charge to at least double. There will likely be additional charges for parts. A high security jewelers safe will cost more to open than a simple fire safe and a burgled safe will cost more to open than a safe that has not been attacked. The cost to open your safe will depend on why you need to get the safe opened, the type of lock on the safe and which type of safe you need opened.
Some technicians charge by the hour plus parts and materials while others charge a flat rate based on the type of safe. Ask about rates up front, while the technician may not be able to give you a firm rate up front, a professional will at least tell you how the charges are calculated and give you a general idea of the costs involved.


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I had a bicycle/bee collision today. My guess is the closing speed could have been close to 50MPH, so there wasn't much left of the bee. Even considering the speed the impact was so hard that I'm curious as to what type of bee it was. I can only imagine it had to be quite large, like a bumble bee. So can any experts here identify a bee by a stinger. I've uploaded a photo here-
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Sorry - I can't identify it - but if it had been on me, I wouldn't have left it in me long enough to take a picture of it. LOL. This past summer, I had a couple of run-ins with an over-zealous guard, who decided he didn't want me anywhere near the compost pile or running my shredder. He managed to "get lucky" twice. My face looked like the day after an injection with Botox. Now, while I am a dedicated organic type gardener/environmentalist, I decided to take exception to this particular guard's behavior - so I shot it with a squirt from a can of Raid. (sorry about that). But it worked! Bejay |
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I would guess it was a honey bee as most (all?) of your other bees/wasps don't have barbed stingers and don't pull out the guts of the bee. -Tim |
Here is a link that might be useful: Honey Bee Stinger
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Accrediting group hits past Fayette BoE's 'factions'
Lately, however, 'board members appeared to be moving in a positive direction'
The Fayette County School System has received another five-year accreditation by AdvancED whose accrediting body includes the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/CASI).
The school system's score from the accreditation review which covered the past five years was an overall 2.57 out of a possible 4. Asked about the score, Superintendent Jody Barrow it is a reflection of the five-year period.
"It's a self-reflection, not a comparison with other school systems," Barrow said. "We challenged our folks to be open and honest about our practices over the past five years. I believe 2.57 is above average. I think we'll be better going forward and I think the community will be happy with some of our innovations."
Conducted in late April, the "External Review" of the school system included a summary of findings and required action.
Concerning the summary of findings based on interviews and observations, the report found that Fayette had completed "a thorough, rigorous and honest internal review" which was "well-structured, with standards committees in place to examine evidence, develop ratings and identity strengths and opportunities."
During the review the team interviewed the four (at that time) school board members, 54 administrators, 84 teachers, 156 students, 15 parents and community stakeholders such as the chamber of commerce, law enforcement, elected officials and nonprofit agencies.
The AdvancED team noted several items at the conclusion of the report.
One of those dealt with the significant economic change within the school system and the county, including cuts in state funding, school closures, redistricting, the elimination approximately 300 job positions during the past few years and having five superintendents in four years.
Another item referenced the exemplary leadership found at all levels in the face of those challenges. The inclusion of principal representatives in the superintendent's cabinet was considered a "powerful practice."
The report also referenced evidence of "contentious internal board dynamics, even in public meetings, with apparent factions among board members. The (review) team also learned, however, that board members appeared to be moving in a positive direction in terms of their workings with another and in their public 'face.'"
Covering a five-year period, the report correctly noted the division that was a feature at many previous board meetings. Though differing points of view sometimes occur in any meeting, the division which occurred several years ago was much more constant and was largely evidenced when fiscal issues were involved. During those occasions it was Bob Todd and Marion Key on one side of the fiscal coin and Terri Smith and Janet Smola on the other.
Another facet of the report dealt with required actions and opportunities which relate to the challenges faced by a system "with very strong schools but a lack of systemic focuses and consistent practices in curriculum, instruction and assessment. The team devised actions relating to ensuring that the system's expectations in these areas become more systematic and intentional to make evident to all stakeholders of the high quality of all the schools. Interviews with the largely new curricular support staff at the central office showed that a strong foundation was in place to provide systemic growth while ensuring appropriate autonomy for schools."
The report team as part of the review observed in 72 classrooms and evaluated the quality of instruction and learning that occurred.
"It was highly evident that students have a positive attitude and strive to meet the high expectations established by the teacher. Students were well-behaved and gave evidence of awareness of classroom routines, behavioral expectations and consequences. However, the team's observations also revealed that use of exemplars of high quality work was by no means a routine practice."
The report noted five areas of required action:
• Enlist internal and external stakeholders to create a vision for the future of the school system.
• Develop a process to ensure that internal board decisions and actions are in accordance with defined roles and responsibilities.
• Engage in a systematic process to align curriculum, standards-based instruction and assessment to foster creativity, communication, collaboration and critical thinking.
• Plan, organize and monitor a systematic and data-driven program for professional learning across all grade levels.
• Provide systemwide training on the analysis and application of data from multiple sources to monitor and adjust instruction.
The Fayette County School System was initially accredited by AdvancED in 2009.


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Gear Review
I liked it...
But it wouldn't look as good with my snowboard. Plus, I wanted something closer to a shell. This is kind of thick. Seems super warm. I wanted something I could wear when it's warm, this won't work for that.
It's really flattering and cute though! The color is really cool and I liked all the extras. Just wanted something with less fuss.
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Debian Linux doesn't reconize my LNE 10/100 Linksys network cards, any special kernel modules I need to get it to work?
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it seems its a common fact that LNE 10/100 Linksys card won't work on Debian without ********. (according to results spread throughout google)
... but i think i found what can be used as a howto... http://www.tux.org/hypermail/linux-t...-Nov/0035.html
guy didnt get the card to work but then finally found out he didnt even have the ethernet plugged into the back of the comp
but since it's my card, and he did all that to get his working, think that'd get me up?
... the debian installer doesnt work when it trys to get the DHCP... i know dhcp works... so that must mean its not working ... aka not reconized...
so do you think if i followed that guys procedure it'd get me up and running too? -- or think I should just shell out 20 bucks for a new card?


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[1327] Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Array (SNP-A) Analysis of EBV+ and EBV- Monomorphic B-Cell Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorders (M-B-PTLD)
SE Gibson, MA Nalesnik, BP Nelson, AM Evens, SH Swerdlow. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA; Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Background: M-B-PTLD are heterogeneous and include EBV+ and EBV- cases with most cases resembling diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) or less often Burkitt lymphoma (BL), or a plasma cell neoplasm. SNP-A analysis allows identification of small, previously unrecognized, chromosomal alterations that may help further our understanding of PTLD.
Design: 10 paraffin-embedded M-B-PTLD (8 DLBCL, 1 BL and 1 lymphoma with features intermediate between DLBCL and BL) and 9 unpaired frozen kidney controls were studied with the Affymetrix 250K Sty SNP-A. Data was analyzed using CNAG and Partek 6.5. Abnormalities of <10,000 bp were excluded from further analysis. All cases were stained for CD10, BCL-6, IRF4 and EBER-ISH.
Results: 4/10 cases were EBER+ and 5/10 had a germinal center (GC) phenotype. Overall, there were more chromosomal gains (1369) than deletions (643). Gains (12,005 – 265,252 bp) were most common at 1q42.11, 7q31.1, 10q26.13, 11q24.3, 12p13.31, 12q13.2, and 18q11.2. High-level amplifications were most common at 7p22.3-21.2 and 12p13.1. Deletions (37603 – 95870 bp) were most common at 2q14.3, 5q13.3, and 5q35.2. Uniparental disomies (UPD) were only found in 2 cases. EBV+ vs. EBV- M-B-PTLD could be distinguished with supervised hierarchical clustering (36 abnormalities, p ≤ 0.04).
EBV+ cases had more numerous chromosomal deletions (2p24.1, 4p15.1, 8p23.1 and 10q21.2; p ≤ 0.01) while EBV- cases had more numerous chromosomal gains (1p32.1, 6q16.2, 7p13, 14q24.2 and 18q21.2; p ≤ 0.01). Supervised hierarchical clustering with 1 overlapping and 30 distinct abnormalities distinguished GC from non-GC cases (p ≤ 0.04). Unsupervised clustering did not distinguish any of these groups.
Conclusions: SNP-A analysis shows many recurrent chromosomal alterations in M-B-PTLD. Chromosomal gains were more frequent than deletions and UPD occurred, but was not common. A small number of non-overlapping chromosomal abnormalities appear to distinguish EBV+ vs. EBV- and GC vs. non-GC M-B-PTLD. Validation and investigation of the altered regions can further elucidate our understanding of PTLD.
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