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I need help on picking the right kind of vine that will flourish in Colorado. I have a few questions maybe you all can help me with: How far apart should I grow them? I have an area 16ft long and would like to plant a few to grow up the lattice above. How High will they grow? If I don't prune them will they just keep going and going? I guess that's it i'm just trying to get a few sugestions before I go to the Nursery and pick something. Thank you! Gino |
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Gino, I'm a beginner myself. I'm sure you'll find this forum useful. I recommend using the search function; you'll find hundreds and hundreds of useful and educational posts. Choosing which clematis to buy can be quite a daunting task, there are sooo many varieties! I've found the following article particularly useful: |
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- Posted by janetpetiole 4b (My Page) on Wed, May 12, 10 at 8:24
Any information from Dr. John Howells is good information. The clematis vines will fall over on themselves when there is no longer support. There are clematis that won't grow very tall, staying around 6 feet. There is a very good book available on the subject by Ray Evison called Clematis for Small Spaces. There is also a collection of clematis, winter hardy and grow around 6 feet called the Kivistik cultivars. Excellent plants. I will have them all eventually. There is a woman who, last year, started her own business sell these lower growing plants online. I put a link to her website so you can see the Evison and Kivistik collections. |
Here is a link that might be useful: Clems for the smaller garden
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Here is the whole collection http://www.prideofplaceplants.com/kivistik-clematis.html |
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According to Adtec, the demand for reliably delivered HD content is very real within the digital-signage market, but if its recent product introduction is any indication, the company is realistic about the industry's current needs. The new signEdje-HD accepts any source — SD or HD — and scales it to the output monitor's native resolution (up to 1080i) so users can display both SD and HD content within their signage network. The signEdje-HD has both internal solid-state storage (for the playback of MPEG-2 and AVC/H.264 files) and the capability to decode IP-based video streams. The included dual-platform mediaControl software allows the user to load, prompt, and manage digital-signage content.
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At InfoComm this year, contractors should look out for smaller, more affordable three-chip DLP models, which will be made possible by Texas Instruments' new .7 XGA three-chip DMD. This technology was also announced at last year's InfoComm, but projector models that incorporate the technology are just now starting to ship. At press time, Sharp was set to ship its XG-P610X, an XGA projector with 6000 lumens and a $14,995 list price; the XG-P560W, a WXGA model with 5000 lumens ($16,995 list), is expected to be available in late June.
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Jacks or Better Farm, Inc.'s Hear Ye Hear Ye will try to successfully defend his 2011 Sumter Stakes title when starting amongst an enigmatic field of nine in this year's $55,000 renewal, to be run over one mile and 70 yards of Calder Casino & Race Course dirt on Saturday, May 5.
Trained by Stanley Gold, Hear Ye Hear Ye was never challenged when a front-running 5 ¾-length winner in last year's Sumter, but that triumph represents his last visit to the winner's circle and he enters the 2012 running on a five-race skid, having not started since a third-place finish in the $75,000 Darn That Alarm Stakes on September 3.
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Trained by Bisnath Parboo, who will saddle Trinniberg in the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby on Saturday, Ducduc, already a turf-stakes winner at Calder with a victory in last year's $55,000 Joey Blueeyes, will look to annex his first dirt stakes when making just the third main track start of his career in the Sumter.
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I am growing watermelons for the first time this year. I have grown tomatoes in pots for a few years and I was wondering if it is possible to grow watermelons in large pots or even the earthtainers and allow them to just grow over the side on to the ground? My soil is pretty much clay so it is much easier for me to just grow most things in pots. I will correct the soil if it's not possible to do in pots but I would prefer to go the pot route. Thanks for any info.
Also can anyone give any reviews on the varieties I chose? I went with Moon and Stars (round), Dixielee, and Klondike Blue ribbon.
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jsvand, I think a SWC like the EarthBox or EarthTainer would do very well for watermelons (letting them mature outside the 'Tainer on the ground). The constant water supply should be great for fruit development. If you have the extra space (and containers) give it a shot. Raybo |
- Posted by thegardenpages 10 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 6, 09 at 4:45
There are a few "bush type" varieties that stay small like Sugar Baby. You'll probably have to water them more often though. Good luck |
Thanks for the info. I think I am going to try a few in a SWC, a few in amended soil, and a few in the unchanged native soil just to see how each of them do. |
I grew watermelon in 10 gallon container last year. And, darnit, I forgot the variety. But it was a seedless smaller variety of watermelon, you see it in grocery stores. It did fine. Never grew in the ground before so I do not know the difference. Got 3 fruit, but I also removed a bunch of fruit to focus on the bigger ones. I plan to have at it again this year. |
That gives me hope. Thanks. I would be thrilled with three fruit per plant. I just can't make myself spend as much as they ask at the grocery store for watermelon now. So hopefully it will work out ok. |
They love to do this kind of stuff at EPCOT but specialize in hanging it as well...took me a while to find a picture, scroll down to see other stuff as well as melons here. |
Willhite Seed in Texas has a large enough selection of watermelons to keep your field of dreams full. When your crop comes in here's an easy recipe for watermelon pickles; in a 2 gallon container dissolve 1/2 c pickling/kosher salt + 1/2 c sugar + 1 pound coarsely chopped celery + 1/2 pound fresh dill greens + 2 tbs. pickling spice + 1.5 tsp. crushed cayenne + 1 tsp. distilled white vinegar + 1/2 pound crushed peeled garlic + 3 quarts cold water; then add 3-4 pounds of watermelon wedges (skin still on) to above brine, refrigerate 1 week covered before eating |
Tomncath, great pictures from your visit to EPCOT. 9 lb lemon, a pumpkin tree. "When you wish upon a star..." Don't tell the people over in "it's a small world" I will now try harder. Al |
Yes, you certainly can grow watermelon in containers. It isn't even difficult. In fact most all melons thrive in warm soil which makes container growing an advantage in the north where soil stays cool even in summer. I have grown Atlantic Giant pumpkins in an earth box and while I didn't set any records I ended up with a pumpkin I had to use a wheel barrow to move. The 'fruit' was over 2' in diameter and the vine was 20' long when I chopped the growing tip off. If you are growing anything smaller the answer is an easy 'YES!' it can be done. |
Thanks for all the info everyone. I am definitely going to give it a go. |
The one thing not mentioned here that killed my pumpkin before it got big last year was that my SWC was 2 ft higher than the ground. As the pumpkin grew, the vine hardened and broke close to the container. I imagine the same could happen to a watermelon vine if your not careful. You have to be able to support the vine until it comes in contact with the ground or wind or other environmental concerns could cause your vine to break. Other than that, they are perfect environments to grow watermelons in. |
That is a great point, jleiwig. I have had vines break in high winds before the vines reached the ground. It pretty much stinks when that happens, particularly for those of us with short growing seasons where there isn't time to start over. |
How many watermelons can one plant produce? I've thought about doing this as well as I have a 6x8 greenhouse. I have access to ~5gal buckets. |
It depends on the variety. For larger watermelons I'd say the max you want to allow the plant to produce would be 3, and some say that would be pushing it. For smaller types like sugar babies, I've seen 6 good size fruit from one vine. |
- Posted by clayandrocksandnosun 3-4 (My Page) on Thu, Feb 19, 09 at 15:33
I know I've seen pantyhose supports for trellis grown melons. I think they were slung from the trellis itself. It sticks in my mind that they were grown up a stepladder. |
- Posted by mizadventure 9FL (My Page) on Wed, Mar 25, 09 at 1:37
That is what I was wondering clay and rock- can they be grown up a trellis net? Or are they too heavy and long? I have just a little space. What varieties would anyone recommend or is it best for large areas? Thanks! Sarah |
can they be grown up a trellis net? Depends on the breaking strength of the netting. If it is the common nylon netting with 7" openings then it is very risky. This netting has around a 60-70lb breaking strength and this includes the force of wind blowing things around. It barely survives a season for me with tomatos and cucumbers, I wouldn't even think of melons on it. |
- Posted by mizadventure 9FL (My Page) on Wed, Mar 25, 09 at 15:56
JAG, yep it's that nylon 60 lb type. Hmmm... I will keep thinking on this. Would strong stakes work? Or perhaps if I build a shelf up high on a wall and let them hang down? It's a fenced/walled in courtyard so not very much wind. Or maybe I should stick with the more space friendly plants. I don't have any fruit though, all veggies. Could a watermelon grow in a spot with dappled sunlight? Or maybe I'll just live my watermelon dreams vicariously through ya'll and try a strawberry plant. Hmmm... we'll see. Thanks! Sarah |
Something I have done to control the growth of large vines is to direct their path. I use those earth staple things around the vine to secure it in place where I want it and direct the growing tip whichever way I want it going. There has got to be somewhere (full sun) that you could squeeze one or four in ;) |
- Posted by mizadventure 9FL (My Page) on Wed, Mar 25, 09 at 17:29
Yep that's one thing I've found with gardening- there's ALWAYS room for a just a couple more plants! That sounds like a good idea! It may turn out great, leading the vines around the bucket paths that I don't actually walk in and are just there for space between the other plants... hmmm. Then I could worry about figuring out where to lead it as it gets longer. They would be on a wood deck but the spaces between boards are pretty wide- I think I could still use staples since the ground is 3" below the wood. I'm sure there has to be a way to make it work! And if it doesn't really work, well I'll try something different next time. Thanks again. And good luck with them jsvand5. I looked up the varieties you picked and they look tasty. And seeds are okay- makes you eat it slower and the enjoyment last! And you can actually roast watermelon seeds. If you really wanted to anyways. Not that anyone actually does it. Do they? Hmmm. Well, take care. |
This is interesting. Mother Earth News talks about the Instant No Dig Garden Beds. I'm sure the same concept can apply. If I can locate some seeds I think I'll give this a try. See site below |
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Hey. Just seen your edit from earlier this year to the Cover stories regarding Richard III's feet. As a relatively new active hasher around Leicester, I'm now determined to use this cover at least once in an upcoming expedition. Thanks! If you're ever heading to the UK, give me a shout and I'll cut you in on the action.Nickholden (talk) 06:38, 20 June 2013 (EDT)
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Will air forces become a major client of the Israeli automated foreign object detection (FOD) system gaining popularity at civil airports?
The answer is positive, but it seems that the process will be slow and will involve more dedicated testing.
At present, the Israeli-developed system is entering the civil airport market at a slow but steady pace.
It was designed to solve the major problem that again and again disrupts the operations of airports and, from time to time, causes accidents.
Such a deadly accident occurred on 25 July 2000, when a Concorde operated by Air France took off from Paris Charles de Gaulle for a flight to New York.
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The aircraft crashed into a nearby hotel. All the 109 people on board were killed, as well as four people on the ground. Six other people on the ground were injured.
Since that accident, the search for an efficient technology to detect foreign objects on runways has not stopped. The first such system that is being implemented was developed by Xsight in Israel by using a mix of defence technologies that were adapted to the new mission.
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- Hawaii Internment Camp Studies
- Serving Deaf Students at Kapiolani
- Leeward Culinary Arts Gala
- Maui Conference Highlights Culture and Business
- New Hilo Chancellor Named
- New West Oahu Campus Funded $48 Million
- Outstanding Kapiolani Faculty
- Second Annual MELE Workshop
- Spring Commencement 2010
- Thirty Meter Telescope Moving Forward
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Artist's rendering of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea
Thirty Meter Telescope Moving Forward
The Mauna Kea Management Board unanimously voted to approve the plan to build the $1 billion Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) on the summit of Mauna Kea. With this vote, the project will now go before the UH administration and then the University of Hawaii Board of Regents for approval.
Governor Linda Lingle also signed off on the environmental impact statement, officially accepting it as sufficiently meeting guidelines and regulations.
The Thirty Meter Telescope, designed for optical and infrared observing, will be the world's largest telescope when it sees first light in 2017. In 2009, TMT's board of directors chose Mauna Kea as the preferred site to build what is considered the world's most advanced mirror telescope.


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In 2008, Kobe Bryant started wearing a lowtop Nike, becoming the first big name dude in years to eschew ankle support to gain a little more agility. That was four years ago — and four shoes — so there was bound to be some changes. The latest version is what you see here, the Nike Zoom Kobe VII.
The biggest difference, as I'm sure you've noticed, is that there is a gigantic detachable bootie where the shoe's tongue usually is. It's an interesting look, kind of similar to the Air Max 2 Force Strong that came out when I was in 7th grade, and it almost guarantees these won't be worn for anything but hooping. I mean, it's hard to wear a shoe without a tongue and it is equally as hard to pull off neoprene ankle braces in a casual setting. Trust me on that one, bros.
However, because Kobe always gets the best technology, I'm sure these are going to feel great. It'll probably be weird for all you healthy-ankled lucky ducks to get used to ankle braces, but they're sure to add a little extra safety and support that turns a lot of people off from lowtops. Aesthetically, they look like a combination of the Kobe VI and the Air Max Hyperfly, which is quite a departure from last year's snake-skinned model. This is just the launch colorway, and things will surely get fancier as the season (or whatever) goes on, but these are pretty tame. They are fine, but not super exciting.
Detailed photos after the jump, including a shot of the inner sleeve that looks like a blue duck. Let's hear what you think in the comments.
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EASTON, Md, September 19, 2011 — What makes a great wine? According to Santiago Margozzini winemaker at MontGras winery in Chile, it's charm and being true to your origins. For him this means creating a wine that reflects the land, climate and vines of Chile not one that mimics popular wines from France or California. He has learned this hard lesson over the last 17 years with some help from his friend and consulting Sonoma based winemaker Paul Hobbs.
Margozzini joined MontGras in 1999 after experience at several other Chilean wineries including Santa Ema and Santa Rita. MontGras itself was only founded nine years before his arrival in 1990. Brothers Hernán and Eduardo Gras along with their partner Christián Hartwig made the mission of MontGras to make quality wines that showcased the unique character of their land.
The majority of MontGras' vineyards are in the Colchagua Valley which is known for producing amazing red wines from familiar grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Chile's specialty Carmenère. Carmenère, a grape whose origins are in Bordeaux, had been mistaken for many years as Merlot. Later DNA testing uncovered that half of what was thought to be Merlot was really Carmenère and when bottled on its own is pretty delicious.
MontGras was in fact the first Chilean winery to bottle and label a Carmenère. Now Santiago and winemakers like him at other wineries are betting that its popularity in the US will continue its rise. Carmenère is the focal point of his red wine production along with some red blends that include Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Malbec. Carmenère has a lot of the same qualities drinker love about Merlot—ample fruit, softer tannins but more spice and personality. The MontGras Reserva Carmenère is a great value at $12 with its bright aromas of black fruit, a touch of toasty oak with a spicy finish.
Along with the affordable reds in the Reserva line, MontGras has also launched a Cuvee wine that will be their top of the line called Akel which is 90% Carmenère and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and retails for $55. More of a statement piece in their lineup, this wine is meant to show how serious a Carmenère can get. Lower yields, canopy management and extra loving care result in a more concentrated red that spends over 16 months in oak barrels.
MontGras has been venturing out of the Colchagua to find land better suited for white wines in the San Antonio Valley, which is producing some stunning Sauvignon Blancs. The Chilean Sauvignon Blancs have more intensity than their French counterparts but a bit leaner than New Zealand. MontGras' Sauvignon Blanc, also a value at $12, has aromas of citrus, passion fruit and pineapple with crisp food-friendly acidity.
Actually, an experience with white wine is what taught Santiago that being true to yourself and your place wins the wine war. While working alongside Paul Hobbs he asked to taste his Chardonnay side by side with Paul's. As they and some others tasted both wines he noticed people preferred the wine from Hobbs. Later he asked Paul why he thought that was and told Santiago it was because his wine has charm.
Since then Santiago has made it his mission to find the charm that only Chile can create. They may not taste exactly like wines from any other place and that's the point.
The wines of MontGras are not only impressive but are also a great value. Try out their signature varietals, Sauvignon Blanc and Carmenère, to discover the unique personality of this winery and Chile.
Laurie Forster, The Wine Coach®, is a wine educator and author of the award-winning book "The Sipping Point: A Crash Course in Wine." Her specialty is delivering wine edu-tainment for corporate events, group tastings and team-building seminars. She is also a sought after guest expert on radio shows across the country, including Martha Stewart Radio. You can reach her on twitter @thewinecoach or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/winecoach.
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Guests in search of centrally located hotels in Chennai will appreciate this upscale accommodation's proximity to major business and shopping attractions.
Originally named Madras by British settlers, today's modern Chennai is a growing hub of international businesses. Still, the city continues to display historic charm and remain true to its religious roots.
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A pending cut in the Energy Information Administration's resource estimate for the Monterey shale reflects the complexity of the play relative to other US tight oil plays and the need for more research into its geology.
EIA is expected to cut by 96% its estimate of technically recoverable resources in the massive California formation, to 600 million bbl.
"I think the previous estimate was based on the idea that all tight oil plays are pretty similar," said Jesse Jones, lead analyst for Wood Mackenzie. EIA likely assumed, he said, that the Monterey would see the same rapid improvement in well completion design that has enabled constant well productivity improvements in unconventional plays like the Eagle Ford and Bakken shales.
"The Monterey is so much more geologically complex that there is no cookie cutter solution that's going to work there, so the pace of industry learning is going to be a lot slower," Jones said.
The initial EIA estimate of 13.7 billion bbl, he said, may also have taken into account production from wells targeting conventional formations that are sourced from the Monterey and are often interbedded with it.
The expected resource reduction brings the agency's projections closer to those issued by Wood Mackenzie.
The research and advisory firm performed a Monterey analysis based on wells that it verified produce directly from the formation and arrived at an estimate of 827 million bbl of commercially recoverable resources.
The figure is about one-third higher than EIA's revised resource projections. Jones said this is likely because Wood Mackenzie tends to bias its estimates toward recent well results where improved stimulation techniques have raised recoveries. EIA, by contrast, tends to make extrapolations based on all of the wells that have been drilled in a formation, he said.
Geological complexity
California oil plays lack the relatively homogeneous structure found in other US tight oil plays, like the Permian basin and Bakken shale. Formations in California were deposited more recently and more rapidly, and were folded and faulted by tectonic activity.
"The Monterey shale, in a lot of places, is a couple thousand feet thick but it's also very folded and faulted because of the tectonics in the area... So you couldn't drill a long horizontal well and keep it in zone even if you wanted to," Jones said.
The Monterey is comparatively large, covering 1,750 sq miles in central and southern California. Some portions are so folded that, according to Jones, "you could actually drill a vertical well and it's essentially a horizontal well because the formation is curved straight up."
Most Monterey wells are drilled vertically and stimulated with an acid frac. The Monterey is 1,000-3,000 ft thick, meaning a vertical Monterey shale well comes into contact with at least 1,000 ft of reservoir rock. Other major US shale plays appear thin and flat by comparison. The Marcellus shale, for instance, is less than 400 ft thick in its deepest areas, and horizontal wells are needed to bring more of the wellbore into contact with the reservoir rock.
The Monterey formation is also deeper than other major shale plays, which makes wells more expensive to drill. It is found at depths of 8,000-14,000 ft.
Wood Mackenzie estimates the Monterey shale will this year produce about 76,000 boe/d, of which 85 MMcfd is gas and 61,000 b/d is crude, condensate, and NGL.
Prolific source rock
Don Clarke, a consulting petroleum geologist in Los Angeles, said the organic-rich Monterey serves as the source rock for many large California oil fields.
In the Los Angeles basin, the Monterey was broken along major faults that enabled oil to leak out and become trapped in adjacent reservoirs of sand. Layers of shale above the sand acted as cap rocks, Clarke said, trapping the oil in prolific fields like Huntington Beach and Wilmington. The same process occurred in California's San Joaquin basin, where faults crossing the Monterey resulted in the prolific Kern River, Elk Hills, and Midway-Sunset fields. Jones said most exploration and production targeting the Monterey occur in the San Joaquin basin
"The Monterey is vastly more complex than the Marcellus or Eagle Ford," Clarke told UOGR. The high degree of variability of the formation throughout the state and even within individual basins likely means that a variety of drilling and well stimulation techniques will be needed to exploit it. The Monterey comprises many different facies of rock requiring different approaches to oil extraction.
Some areas are composed of calcareous material that is not amendable to hydraulic fracturing because cracks created in the rock can reseal relatively easily. "A little of the calcium carbonates dissolve and then [the fracture] fills back up," Clarke said. Other areas have brittle dolomite, which fractures easily, making it an ideal candidate for fracing.
Clarke said the shale formation needs more research. "We have all these different variations, and what we haven't done yet as geologists is we have not gone in and mapped where those variations are and how they change," Clarke said.
Occidental leads
A number of companies have had limited success using acidization to stimulate Monterey wells, including Occidental Petroleum Corp. and Venoco Inc.
Occidental is the largest oil and gas producer in California and also holds the largest land position, at 2.3 million net acres. In the first quarter of 2014, output from the Golden State totaled 95,000 b/d of oil, 19,000 b/d of NGL, and 242 MMcfd of gas.
During the last 5 years, Occidental has drilled and completed over 570 unconventional development wells in California. Federal regulatory filings show the company is exploiting seven discrete stacked pay horizons, primarily within the upper Monterey in the San Juan basin.
According to Jones, "Oxy, by far, has drilled more unconventional Monterey shale wells than anybody else."
Occidental is preparing to spin off its California operations into a separate company, to be named California Resources Corp. Jones said the move is modeled after spin-offs undertaken in recent years by ConocoPhillips Co. and Marathon Petroleum Corp. that separated upstream and downstream units.
Spinning off Occidental's California business would free it from competing for capital within the larger company's corporate structure, theoretically enabling it to pursue growth more aggressively.
Jones said Occidental's large California resource base could not compete economically with some of the other areas in the company's portfolio. "By doing this it allows the spin-off company to be a little more entrepreneurial ... it could very well mean they will be a little quicker to figure out the Monterey than they would otherwise have been," he said.
Occidental is already a leader in California unconventional plays. Regulatory filings show the company recently used seismic, stratigraphic, and reservoir analysis to uncover unconventional resources in a new field targeting the Monterey shale in California's San Joaquin basin.
According to regulatory filings, "This area was previously tested from the 1940s to the 1970s with six wells drilled by major oil companies, but hydrocarbon resources were not recognized until our 2012 discovery, following our seismic evaluation and application of our unique and proprietary subsurface models."
Occidental did not name the field but said since the first quarter of 2012 production has increased five-fold to 1,500 b/d.
Venoco Inc., a privately held independent producer, is also working in the Monterey shale. The company plans to spend $4 million on onshore Monterey shale activities in 2014, or 4.5% of its capital spending budget of $88 million.
Federal regulatory filings show the company recently pared its Monterey shale program after failing to see "material levels of production or reserves."
The company began leasing acreage in southern California with Monterey shale potential in 2006 and presently holds 30,000 net acres prospective to the formation primarily in the Santa Maria, Salinas Valley, and San Joaquin basins.
Since 2010, Venoco has spudded 29 wells and set casing on 26 wells targeting the Monterey.
In regulatory filings, Venoco indicated that results from the Monterey "will depend on, among other things, our ability to identify productive intervals and drilling and completion techniques necessary to achieve commercial production from those intervals."
Economic impact
California is the third largest oil producing state and thirteenth largest gas producing state in the US (see table). Wood Mackenzie estimates 2014 production will average 712,000 boe/d, comprising 600,000 b/d of liquids and 620 MMcfd of gas.
Oil and gas development is a powerful economic force in California. A 2013 study performed by California State University, Fresno, for the Western States Petroleum Association found the petroleum industry supports 52,271 jobs in California's San Joaquin Valley, representing 3.1% of total regional employment and paying $4.08 billion in annual labor income. The industry was also found to generate $23.6 billion in sales for businesses, representing nearly 10% of total sales in the region.
California has faced economic challenges in recent years, and growth in the petroleum industry, specifically development of the Monterey shale, could provide an economic stimulus. A separate report by the University of Southern California (USC) in 2013 said, "Falling housing prices, persistent unemployment, and stagnant or declining revenues at all levels of government have imposed tough choices on state and local political leaders."
The USC report, compiled before the EIA's downward revision of Monterey resources, had projected that by 2020 development of the Monterey could add 2.8 million jobs in California, increase per-capita gross domestic product by up to 14.3%, and generate as much as $24.6 billion/year in tax revenues for state and local government.
California crude oil production peaked at nearly 1.1 million b/d in 1985 and has declined generally ever since, averaging about 554,000 b/d in February 2014 (see table). EIA analysis shows the state is still an important part of the US production mix, providing about one tenth of total US production.
Regulatory changes
Some Californians hope that increased oil and gas development could be an economic boon for the state, but producers looking to conduct exploration and development must be mindful of potential regulatory obstacles.
Well stimulation techniques like hydraulic fracturing and acidization, are receiving increased public scrutiny. The USC study cited public concerns about wastewater management, the potential for groundwater contamination, increased seismic activity, and transportation and land-use challenges.
Several California municipalities this year enacted hydraulic fracturing bans, including the city of Beverly Hills and Santa Cruz County. However, legislators have so far resisted calls for a state-wide ban. The California Senate in May struck down a bill that would have prohibited all well stimulation until a new study could be conducted on its health and environmental effects.
Regulatory oversight has, however, tightened in other ways. Last September, Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law Senate Bill 4, requiring operators to obtain a special permit from the California Department of Conservation's Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGER) before performing well stimulation treatments.
Starting on Jan. 1, 2015, operators will be required to disclose detailed information about the composition of well stimulation fluids and provide groundwater monitoring and a water management plans in their permit applications. The rules also call for notifying nearby residents and landowners before stimulation begins and providing water well testing upon request.
Jones said, "I think the industry as a whole, while they weren't thrilled about the bill, are kind of relieved that there is now an established regulatory framework that they can operate in." He added that many of the requirements are considered industry best practices. "They are things that these companies are used to complying with," he said.
DOGGER estimates that, in 2012, 800 wells in California underwent some type of well stimulation that would be subject to new rules. The figure includes 600 hydraulically fractured wells and 200 wells that were subject to some other form of stimulation, like acidization.
Senate Bill 4 also called for three state regulatory agencies, DOGGER, California's Natural Resources Agency, and the State Water Resources Board, to perform separate studies on the environmental impacts of well stimulation.
Jones said the environmental review is the part of the bill "that actually has some potential, depending on what the results are from that, to be a big change."
Imprecise science
It is not uncommon for estimates of technically recoverable resources to change in the early stages of production.
Catherine Reheis-Boyd, president of the Western States Petroleum Association, said the US Geological Survey estimated in 1995 that the Bakken shale in North Dakota held just 151 million bbl of oil. Now, the agency figures the formation holds 7.4 billion bbl of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil, and production is approaching 1 million b/d.
The EIA's downward revision of Monterey reserves reflects only that the current state of technology is unable to unlock the full potential of the play. The amount of oil contained in the formation has not changed.
"We have a great deal of confidence that the skill, experience, and innovative spirit possessed by the men and women of the petroleum industry will ultimately solve this puzzle and improve production rates from the Monterey shale," Reheis-Boyd said.


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Im confused who runs this site?
You people amuse me.
Now back to me ignoring this site's existence.
I'm not here much, but if you have anything to say to me about Tazmo, you're either (a) fanatical, or (b) wrong. If not, we can be friends. Except you, Martyr. We can never be friends.
At least he admitted he was stupid.
kane runs this site, he made his username kevin shiel cos tazmo's name is kevin shiel,
is vash a mod on narutofan?
Yes he is, and Vash is a cool person for that matter. I believe this site has issues with NarutoFan, not the forums.
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Policy Out of the Woods The latest version of the Lacey Act prohibits importing illegally logged lumber or products made from that lumber. By Katherine Tweed
In the lush tropical lowlands of Borneo grows a hardwood tree called the ramin, providing habitat for some of the few remaining populations of wild orangutans. Ramin trees, like the primates that live among them, are endangered. They have been illegally logged in Indonesia, ending up in the United States as window frames, pool cues, and $2 dowels sold at hardware stores. In 2001, after a decade of research and lobbying, the Environmental Investigation Agency, an international nonprofit advocacy organization, and its nonprofit partners successfully had ramins included in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). But it's one of only a few woods that has received that protection—so far.
Now there's hope for other endangered timber species that are being illegally logged in forests across the globe and ending up in legal marketplaces in the United States. Tucked away in the 2008 farm bill was a revision to the 108-year-old Lacey Act, which originally prohibited the shipment of wild birds and other game hunted illegally in one state from being sold in another state. (The act was signed into law in 1900 and has since been amended several times to incorporate other wildlife, such as amphibians, reptiles, crustaceans, and mollusks.) The most recent revision now makes it illegal to import illegally harvested wood. The amendment is changing business across the globe by requiring U.S. manufacturers to declare the country of origin and species for all imported plant products beginning in April 2009. The United States is the only country with such a law, though others are crafting similar regulations.
"It's already had an extraordinary impact," says Alexander von Bismarck, executive director of the Environmental Investigation Agency. "We have countless anecdotes of companies changing their purchasing policies and how they do business overseas."
Until now companies have been operating on a "don't ask, don't tell" policy when it comes to wood products, says von Bismarck. Various countries ban the logging of certain tree species or taking timber from particular forests. But once the illicit wood leaves the country of origin, it has been fair game on the open market.
It's estimated that 10 to 15 percent of wood imported into the United States comes from questionable sources. The contraband depresses prices for timber products around the globe, denies local populations of their natural resources, and robs local governments of a source of taxation. "It's a black box filled with criminality, violence, national resource theft, and human rights abuses," says von Bismarck.
Illegally harvested wood also hurts the U.S. economy—it's estimated to cost our timber industry $1 billion a year. "The Lacey Act has had unprecedented support from not just NGOs but from industry, labor, and trade groups," says Ani Youatt, an advocate for the Latin America BioGems Project at the Natural Resources Defense Council. "American manufacturers were finding it hard to compete."
Starting in April, importers will have to declare the species of wood and country of origin for timber and furniture coming into this country. Similar declarations will eventually be made for other plant products as well, although enforcement officials are still hammering out the details.
As with all imports, customs officials won't inspect every lumber shipment. But the process of making companies document their entire supply chain to make sure they've done the required due diligence is bound to clean up the business, experts say.
"Just to have the Chinese manufacturers ask the sawmill in Indonesia to show them their concession permits," says von Bismarck, noting that China is the world's largest exporter of finished wood products. "That's happening right now. That's something we've never been able to achieve."
To ensure timber has been legally harvested, many companies are turning to the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), a nonprofit whose certification system for sustainably sourced wood is globally renowned. "We're focused on the supply chain connections," says Karen Steer, of the council's U.S. division. Importers are coming to the FSC and its partners with international offices to certify every supplier, from the loggers to the exporters.
While the United States is the first country to ban illegal timber products, the European Union is negotiating similar measures. But even without complementary regulations from other major importers, there is wide support from governments of source countries such as Brazil, because they cannot effectively curtail illegal logging when there is high demand. The NRDC's Youatt notes that after Peruvian mahogany was included in CITES in 2003, trade in that wood decreased 90 percent. She expects to see real gains for other species because of the Lacey Act.
"If we continue to create the kind of coalitions that brought [the Lacey amendment] about," says von Bismarck, "I am convinced it can change the face of a trillion-dollar industry and give us real hope to change the drivers of deforestation around the world."
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Archive for February, 2011
Introducing: Tips From The Experts
"What's new with weddings! My name is Dianne Theurer and I have been the Director of Catering at the Joseph Smith Building for 18 years and in the wedding business for over 30.
Years come and go and weddings change, but one thing that doesn't change is the excitement and thrill that comes with planning a wedding. We are starting a new section in our blog called "Tips from the Experts," in which we will pass along fun ideas, pictures of real weddings, suggestions for planning a wedding and a multitude of timeless ideas to help you with planning a successful wedding and enjoying the ride along the way.
We all know that times are rough, but there is one thing that is always constant and that is love and marriage. They are recession proof. Our modern day brides are stylish, sophisticated and sassy and determined to make their weddings exclusive and unique.
I just returned from The Special Event 2011, a conference that hosts the top event and wedding designers in the world. I came back with some wonderful ideas and trends that I will share with you over the next few weeks.
The number one trend is in color and the color of the year is Pantone # 18-2120 Honeysuckle; a warm rich pink color that can be paired with just about anything. We are still seeing a lot of turquoise, last year's color of the year, along with vibrant yellows and metallic's, purples, fucias and greens. So how do you pick your wedding colors? Look around and find your inspiration in nature, parks, architecture, colors and art pieces. Browse through home catalogs, style catalogues or go on line to Pantone.com for a myriad of color suggestions. There is also a great color site at www.colorlovers.com. This will give you great ideas for pairing colors and patterns. It is a great site!
Check our blog for more tips and ideas! Next time we will feature the wedding of our Wedding Show coordinator. It was beautiful and she had some really fun ideas. Until then, it doesn't take much to take your wedding from "so so" to sensational. Blog on for help."
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A bride just recently told our event coordinators at The Joseph Smith Memorial Building about her plan to have a gorgeous cupcake bouquet for her wedding cake! What a fun and unique idea!
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The area I'm developing gets morning light, and has several large deciduous trees. Spring through fall this area is nicely nestled in greenery and very shady, but during the winter it is rather barren, so I'd like to focus on container plants that will be at their best during the winter (SF bay area – mild winters).
Would appreciate your ideas as to: A flowering vine to grow over an arbor. Winter blooming would be terrific if such a plant exists. I have this wild idea about planting a different vine on each side and letting them commingle. Have you seen something like that work? Don't go there? Hanging planters. The pots will hang on both sides of a large window that has a windowbox beneath it. The window box has gold mums, purple pansies, dusty miller, and maiden hair ferns. I'd like to put something in the pots with a vertical feel, but am somewhat limited by the weight the brackets could hold up. |
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For flowering vines for a mild area in a shady location, I can offer the suggestions I used in my own garden - polyanthum jasmine and hardenbergia. Both are vigorous evergreen vines, the jasmine has small white and very fragrant flowers, the hardenbergia violet coloured ones. I have both planted in a North facing wall and they grow and bloom beautifully in our mild climate. Both flower for me around the February time frame, so this would qualify them for Winter flowering interest as well. Maybe you could plant two of each in alternate sides of your harbour. Then underplant with bulbs that are in the same line of colours - blue and white yacinths, anemones, white daffodills, grape yacints, etc. By the time the trees canopies leaf out they should be done blooming. This would be a very smart two tone combination. If you prefer some contrast, add bulbs in contrasting colours, but I think the first option is more sofisticated. As for something vertical in the hanging baskets, what about some miniature conifers? They won´t be too happy in the shade, though, so you might need to change them on a regular basis. Eduarda |
Eduarda, great ideas! I will get right on it! Thank you. |
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I use a leaf swag that I got from a TS several yrs ago and just wind it into my DR chandelier.
I got a real floral arrangement a few yrs ago and replaced the flowers when they died with silk florals so it is my centerpiece now. The large throw on the table is another TS find, and the candlesticks were from Big Lots several yrs ago and I just dry brushed them with gold. I change the candle rings on them for the different seasons. My tea cart is in the corner with another vignette. It has a 2 tier wooden server on it that I bought on sale at Target (not a TS!!) several yrs ago. The Scarecrow pitcher was also a past Big Lots purchase and the sugar and creamer were from Ross last yr. (on Tues. of course!) TTFN,
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Candy, your chandelier looks neat with the fall swag you drapped around on it. Love your table runner and candle holders on your dr table with the added candle rings on them. You painted them the right color to go perfectly. The large plate is so awesome on your neat serving cart. All your decorations look great and the pitcher, creamer and sugar are perfect on there too. Very pretty. Punk . |
- Posted by purplemoon (My Page) on Tue, Sep 21, 10 at 22:26
Candy, I'm in love with your tea cart, and the way you've decorated it! Your chandelier looks nice. Since this Forum, I started doing mine. This year I just wrapped a berry swag around the lower part, and then over it a swag that was just tiny gold leaves. Both on sale after last season. I see I forgot to take a photo, LOL. Thanks for reminding me. Pretty candlesticks you did. I like the big, heavy looking ones like that a lot. But darn, I can hardly tear my eyes off the tea cart! LOL. hugs, Karen |
Candy everything looks lovely. I too like your Tea cart and how you arranged everything on it. I love the colors in that Plate. I've been looking for one for a long time, with that type of theme. You did a wonderful job on your candleholders.. I've done a dry brush technique on certain items too.. It's great in giving them more character. Also, we may have CTS here, but you sure are lucky to have Big Lots & Ross...They have terrific bargains too. jane |
- Posted by oldalgebra (My Page) on Tue, Sep 21, 10 at 23:31
Candy, That large round platter/server is wonderful. Great colors. And I like that it is such a great size. Everything looks wonderful. |
- Posted by jeannespines (My Page) on Tue, Sep 21, 10 at 23:37
candy,...everything is so very lovely! I am also drawn to your tea cart...love the scarecrow pitcher on the top level of your 2-tier server...& all the pretty greenery & pumpkins on the lower level. That round platter is beautiful! Everything looks grand...the color, scale, texture & the corner where your tea cart sits! TFS! Jeanne S. |
- Posted by luvstocraft (My Page) on Tue, Sep 21, 10 at 23:47
Your home is looking very festive, Candy. Really love the items arranged on that pretty tea cart. Little scarecrows just make me smile! Nice big candleholders on your table, love those. You did a nice job on your flower arrangement and those leaves look nice on your chandy. Looks like you are all ready to enjoy the season. Luvs |
- Posted by excessfroufrou (My Page) on Wed, Sep 22, 10 at 11:50
You did a great job! The candlesticks look so good with that throw and would be wonderful in lots of different settings. We have a Big Lots too and I love it. I like the way the tea cart is staged in different levels and the scarecrow pitcher is darling. Frou |
I thought I sent a post on your lovely dining room. I think everyone else has said everything I wanted to say. It is delightful. NanaKaren |
- Posted by kathleen_li (My Page) on Fri, Sep 24, 10 at 23:07
Beautiful! Do you leave that display till Thanksgiving? |
- Posted by christmascandy (My Page) on Sat, Sep 25, 10 at 22:31
Okay, after seeing how it photographed, even though there were some yellow leaves in the centerpiece, I added more yellow to the centerpiece. Will have to post a picture later. Kathleen, I will be changing this table to Halloween shortly, and after that it changes to Thanksgiving. TTFN, |
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Were you to rummage in the furthest corners of your mind to uncover a song loved in youth to be reinterpreted by your insouciant adult self, what would you choose?
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Plantation-based Fresh Quest Inc. expects to bring in cantaloupes, honeydews, seedless watermelons and canary melons from Central America this winter, said Lou Kertesz, the company's vice president of sales.
After a quiet November, Fresh Quest was enjoying better movement of melons in December, as buyers made the switch from domestic and Mexican production, Kertesz said.
"We're just coming off a quiet Thanksgiving, but business is pretty brisk today, though," Kertesz said in early December.
"The fruit in Mexico and Arizona is a little tired."
Kertesz reported good condition and very good eating quality on the melons Fresh Quest was bringing in from Guatemala in December.
Volumes from Guatemala should be steady until mid-January.
After that, however, there will likely be a gap in shipments of Central American melons to the U.S., Kertesz said.
That's because Honduras, the next production region in line after Guatemala, has turned its attention elsewhere, Kertesz said.
"Honduras is the new location for European production," he said.
"Honduras won't have enough to fill the pipeline."
On top of that, almost no Costa Rica melons now find their way to U.S. markets.
As a result, Kertesz said, there will likely be a gap from mid-January through February.
After a successful experimental run last season, Fresh Quest is ramping up production this year for its Melorange melons from Central America, Kertesz said.
The Melorange is very sweet, aromatic melon with bright orange flesh. Fresh Quest expects to bring in four or five loads per week this winter.
"We had a good trial run last year. Now we have good production this year," he said.
Fresh Quest expects to import the Melorange from late December through April, Kertesz said.
Pompano Beach, Fla.-based Southern Specialties Inc. expects to bring in mangoes, blackberries and limes from Guatemala this winter, said Charlie Eagle, the company's vice president of business development.
Southern has been bringing in berries and mangoes for years, Eagle said. Its lime program is relatively new.
Nevertheless, the company is still known primarily for its sugar snap and snow peas, French beans and other vegetables.
What a fruit program provides is convenience and savings to the company's vegetable customers, Eagle said.
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Here's a newspaper clipping of my recent column, Connecting with Social Media, Facebook: Name Recognition for Non-Profits, published in the Home News Tribune and Courier News on Thursday, March 25, 2010 (click on image to expand):
As mention in the column, Graham Gudgin of the Friends of the Edison Library and Sherrill Rudy of Woodbridge Branch YMCA consider social media as only one component in the full scope of their marketing and advertising efforts.
For many groups and organizations, the emphasis is on live, in-person face-to-face interactions.
For others, local newspaper ads are the top method for reaching their members or clients.
Many others rely on their website as their primary marketing tool.
For the organizations featured in my column, social media works well in conjunction with their website which members (and potential members) can be directed to, after initial contact has been made on the social networks:
Website: Friends of the Edison Public Library, Edison, NJ
Website: Woodbridge Branch YMCA, Woodbridge, NJ
Organizations can also cross-promote their Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and other social media links on their websites, as well as in advertisements, flyers, email signatures and other marketing materials.
For those who are new to the Internet, I would suggest starting off by creating a website first and at the same time, begin to learn how social media can benefit your organization or business. Keep the website simple for now, and start off by focusing on one social networking site, such as Facebook or Twitter, to get started.
Don't worry about trying to master all the social media sites at once, take it one step at a time. Let me know if you have any questions along the way.
Do you know of a non-profit group using Facebook or Twitter?
Do you have questions about using social media?
Leave your question or comment below or email: eva {at} evaabreu {dot} com
Talk to you soon,
Eva Abreu, Business Columnist
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What does Brotherhood and its members stand for? Our tripartite service mission is succinctly expressed through our motto: Temple, Community, Fellowship.
We serve in routine ways, such as ushering at services. We provide programs that allow the Congregation to meet, mingle, learn, and enjoy good food. We also offer Sunday morning breakfasts and Thursday morning meetings that feature a wide array of speakers. Regardless of how it is manifest through our actions, we endeavor to spread the warmth we find in the Brotherhood throughout the congregation.
Outside Rodef Shalom, we provide food for the less fortunate and collect coats to warm those who would otherwise succumb to winter's chill. We also offer programs open to the entire community, such as an annual concert to benefit the Squirrel Hill Food Pantry, and sponsor interfaith lectures and programs.
Within the Brotherhood, we foster fellowship by working together on tasks we believe in and engaging in group activities. We attend to the life crises of our members, showing sympathy and friendship by extending aid and understanding.
No. There's much, much more and we are open to your ideas, too. We would love to hear your thoughts and we welcome your help in making them become reality. Please consider joining us; or, if you are a passive member, come and take an active role.
Get connected. Brotherhood is at the heart of our Congregation and provides new members with a warm and welcoming introduction to the Rodef Shalom family. Brotherhood strengthens the bonds that tie us together.
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A few weeks ago, Motorola started pushing a soak test update for the Atrix 4G to members of its "feedback network." Naturally, everyone ran wild with speculation – could this be Ice Cream Sandwich? Never mind that Motorola had already made it pretty clear that the first dual-core handset would be officially be stuck on Gingerbread until its dying day. We were all hoping that the company had a change of heart.
If you're an Atrix 4G owner, I've got a case of the feels for you. When the handset came out, it was one of the first pieces of hardware with a dual-core processor and it seemed like it would last forever. So far, though, it hasn't managed to get ICS. We all get burned by manufacturer updates but this one seems particularly harsh. Which is why I'm glad to bring a bit of good news: Motorola appears to be beginning its soak test program for the handset.
When Motorola announced a few months back that it was not going to update most of its 2011 Android devices to Jelly Bean, owners were understandably upset. Moto attempted to calm the masses by offering a $100 trade-in credit. Now the details have been finalized and the program is looking much less appealing than everyone had hoped.
Eligible devices are the Droid 3, Droid X2, Admiral, Atrix 2, Atrix 4G, Cliq2, Electrify, Photon 4G, XPRT, Titanium, and Triumph.
Soon after Motorola revised its software upgrade timeline, changing the original Atrix 4G's ICS ETA from Q3 2012 to a disheartening "further plans coming soon," a leaked Ice Cream Sandwich build has cropped up on XDA's forums. If you're the owner of an Atrix 4G and you're tired of waiting, there's good news - the leak, which carries an August build date, can be downloaded and installed on your device in just a few easy steps.
Last week, Motorola made some changes to its ICS timeline. Most of the changes didn't sound so good - several devices that were originally on the roster to get ICS were changed to "further plans coming soon." Among those devices was the ATRIX, Photon, and Electrify, which are all basically the same phone. Now, Motorola has made yet another change to the timeline, and it's not good news for owners of the aforementioned devices.
Motorola made some changes to its firmware update timeline this morning. It looks some ICS updates have been delayed, while others that were once promised are now undergoing evaluation. Here's a look at what changed.
Seeing as how the HTC Vivid officially started getting its update to ICS this morning, AT&T thought it would be the best time to go ahead and tell everyone else who will (and won't) be getting the update as well. While this list holds few surprises when it comes to devices that made the cut, there are a few devices seemingly absent:
- LG Nitro
- Motorola ATRIX 2
- Motorola ATRIX 4G
- Pantech Burst
- Pantech Element
- Samsung Captivate Glide
- Samsung Galaxy Note
- Samsung Galaxy S II
- Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9
...and there you have it, the story according to AT&T.
Motorola Atrix users should be expecting an OTA update this evening (or at least sometime soon), according to Motorola's Global Portal (corroborated by reports from Atrixforums.com). The update evidently includes a handful of improvements, from the "latest Google Android security fixes," to stability improvements, as well as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Messaging, and Contacts enhancements. Here's the full list of highlights from Motorola's site:
For those who are curious, this update will break root access.
Koushik Dutta, the mastermind behind ClockworkMod recoveries and other goodies, has been hard at work today after releasing the initial beta versions of the new Touch iteration of CWM for the Nexuses. "What was he doing?" you may ask. Adding support for more devices, one by one. They are, as of this moment:
- HTC Desire GSM
- HTC Desire HD
- HTC Sensation
- Update #1: HTC Thunderbolt added
- Motorola Atrix 4G
- and, of course, Galaxy Nexus (CDMA/GSM) and Nexus S/S4G that we already knew about
The Motorola lapdock for the original Atrix 4G is being blown out of the AT&T store starting today for $250 off its $300 list price. Yup, just $50 after an instant discount gets you a laptop shell with a 36Wh battery inside.
Plug your Atrix into it, and the dead frame comes alive with a desktop-grade Webtop experience (it's really a custom, though severely cut down, Linux flavor), including desktop Firefox and virtual access to your phone's screen and data while docked.


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The Michigan Frozen Food Packers Association in June estimated the size of the Michigan apple crop at just under 3 million bushels, compared with output of close to 26 million bushel cartons in 2011-12. New York's apple output was forecast at 15.4 million bushels by the Michigan Frozen Food Packers Association, down about half from the five-year average of just over 30 million bushels.
While the Washington apple crop may compensate for some of the shortfall in the Midwest and East, it won't make up for all of it.
The Washington apple crop was estimated for 2012-13 at a record 145 million bushels, up from the five-year average of 128.5 million bushels.
Higher demand from processors could set a higher floor for the fresh market, with lower-grade apples worth more, said Mac Riggan, vice president of marketing for Chelan Fresh Marketing Inc., Chelan, Wash.
He said there are reports of a couple of Michigan firms venturing to Washington and thinking about their needs for slicer apples.
"I think there is going to be a lot of wrangling before the season starts," he said.
Smaller apples could be at a premium this year, given the dearth of fruit in Michigan, he said.
"In Washington, it could make the bag deal extremely strong as we get into December on," Riggan said.
Jeremy Dygert, general manager of Champlain Valley Specialties, Keysville, N.Y., said shorter crops in Wayne County and other New York regions will make the fresh-cut apple processors' job harder this year.
The firm tries to use New York state apples for business with schools in the state. The biggest New York variety they use for fresh-cut apple slices is the empire variety, which was hurt by frost this year.
"We are strongly looking at other varieties, but we haven't determined what they are yet."
The company also uses granny smiths and galas from the West Coast.
Dygert said there was some early panic in the market, but reports of Washington having a strong crop could help moderate expected higher prices.
"The biggest fear is that pricing goes so far out of line that consumers are no longer buying," he said.
Casey Johnson, operations manager for Oxnard, Calif.-based Fresh Innovations, said the company is hopeful that commitments the company has with its suppliers will hold and only a small price increase may be necessary.


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2 The Lord has swallowed up without mercy all the habitations of Jacob; in his wrath he has broken down the strongholds of the daughter of Judah; he has brought down to the ground in dishonor the kingdom and its rulers. | 2 Without pity the Lord has swallowed up all the dwellings of Jacob; in his wrath he has torn down the strongholds of the Daughter of Judah. He has brought her kingdom and its princes down to the ground in dishonor. |
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Does Society Expect All Women to Be Tidy?
A few weeks ago, I was being interviewed by a group of students about my transformation from a clutterbug into an unclutterer. During the interview, one of the students asked me if I thought there were greater pressures on women to be clean and organized than there are for men.
"If a guy is a slob, people seem to shrug it off," a female commented. "Messiness falls into that 'boys will be boys' category. But if a woman isn't clean, people perceive it as a lack of femininity. She is thought to be a bad woman who can't keep house and will ultimately let down herself and a family."
I agreed with her that the stereotype exists, but that I don't approve of it and I'm not sure what can be done about it. I know that when I was a clutterbug, I heard a number of negative comments about how I'd "never get a husband with a dirty house" or that I "better marry a guy with a lot of money so that I can have maids" do the work I wasn't skilled at doing. I always found these comments to be offensive. They implied that I needed a man to save me from my clutter problems (ugh) and also that I wouldn't ever be desirable because of my inability to keep house (double ugh).
Anecdotally, I also have found that when I walk into someone's house, women often apologize for the state of things. "I'm so sorry for the mess," they'll say, even when things are in perfect order. I've never heard a guy comment on the appearance of his home. So, not only does society put pressure on women to keep a tidy house, but women internalize it and feel that they're being judged about the state of their homes.
As I previously mentioned, I don't know what can be done about these stereotypical expectations. I'm of the belief that living an uncluttered life has many benefits, but that it's an individual's choice (regardless of gender) if that is how he or she wants to live. As long as there aren't other people in the home, health, safety, or control issues, it's not really anyone's business how messy or tidy one's house is. If many people live in one location, then it's the whole group's/family's decision about the state of affairs.
What do you think? Are American standards of tidiness more judgmental of women? Should the bar be raised for men, reduced for women, or neither? Tell us your thoughts on this issue in the comments.