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For what its worth, our 1970 Vivacity 24 has had an extra long 25" 9.9 2-stroke Johnson for 16 years, had the proper pitched prop so my folks experienced improved performance. Its predecessor was a long 20" 15 hp (same motor, different carb?) with a prop more suited to a none displacement skiff and in following seas the prop would pop out (always a following sea returning to port though Jones Inlet, Long Island, NY) so Mom would often set on the stern pulpit which, despite being a lightweight, improved things a bit.
After the XL began spitting steam (and an overheat...ugh..rebuilt) regularly we retired it and replaced it with a 4-stroke XL Tohatsu. [it was either that or a used OMC, I could not afford new to begin with, let alone a new OMC or Mercury)
Now here's the kicker... er literally... The Johnsons were mounted on a typical OMC bracket with a 1-7/8" thick plywood mounting plate that the motor hung on. I too the 4-stroke and put it right on and we went about our business for the season.
Bringing her in to her winter storage slip off Boston Harbor in early November (yeah, after Sandy, but that's another yarn) I had to demonstrate to the unknown person on the dock tending to his fine sailing yacht that I was a capable seaman and could slip my bought perfectly. So to arrest my way, I chose to use reverse briefly and gently. Except that somehow the throttle revved up (probably hitting he stern cut out?), and my nearly new engine did a reverse flip with a half twist and landed on the water.
It stopped running (thank you lanyard), and it didn't sink (thank you short batter cable clamped in place, well sealed enclosure and especially thank you adrenal glands). The mounting board broke across the two upper bolts which bolt it to the bracket. I made a new one out of 1-7/8" lam-beam and sealed it and mounted it . In maneuvering the motor down into the water Something Happened (credit due to Joe Heller, thanks Joe) and my beautiful new mount cracked the same way, still held together by some thread.
I made up another mounting block out of 2"x8" rough oak running grain vertically, and that worked despite an abrupt drop into the water.
So I am looking for a better way to carry that 4-stroke someplace sturdy astern. A set of inclined rails on the stern? Maybe right into the trapezoidal notch in the stern? I get the sense that the further forward the prop is, the better. Any thoughts? The Mayer thing in another thread seems too bulky a contraption.
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The Forests and Related Resources topic area aims to address the health, diversity and productivity of the Nation's forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations through the development of environmentally sound approaches to increase productivity of forest lands and develop value-added materials derived from woody resources. New technologies are needed to enhance the protection of the Nation's forested lands and forest resources and help to ensure the continued existence of healthy and productive forest ecosystems. Proposals focused on sustainable bioenergy and development of value-added biofuels from woody biomass, and on the influence of climate change on forest health and productivity are strongly encouraged. Proposals are also encouraged that utilize nanotechnology in their approach to developing new wood-based products or that utilize wood-based nano-materials are encouraged.
To meet the identified needs in forestry and wood utilization, the program's long-term goals (10 years) are to achieve increased utilization of woody resources for value-added products from wood; healthy and sustainable forest ecosystems with reduced impact from wildfires; healthier forest ecosystems where the impact of pathogens and insects can be minimized; sustainable harvesting of woody resources with reduced ecological impact; and improved growth and yield of major forest species that will lead to more efficient use of forested lands.
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Examples of appropriate subtopics for research applications from small businesses include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Growth and Yield – Improving growing stock, tissue culture, genetic manipulation or vegetative reproduction of forest trees, and other means of increasing the regenerative abilities of forests; developing systems to increase the survival of newly planted trees through mechanical, physical or chemical means that are environmentally safe; reducing the adverse impact of pathogens and insects by developing better methods to monitor infestations and improved control strategies for combating insects and pathogens that attack important woody species.
2. Increasing the Utility of Forest-Grown Material – Research to improve lumber yield or other means of increasing the volume and worth of wood from individual trees; utilizing a greater percentage of the tree through improved or new techniques of veneering or comminution, for the production of new or improved reconstituted products; developing better methods for manufacturing wood products and testing wood products for performance and durability; and developing improved methods for the production of paper.
3. Reducing Ecological Damage by Forest Operations – Research to reduce soil erosion, compaction or other alterations caused by harvesting and/or other forest operations, and provide for the economic recovery of resources from forests while raising potential productivity and reducing impacts to the ecological structure of the area of operation.
4. Urban forestry – Research to promote the growth of forested land in urban areas, to address problems of forest fragmentation, the introduction of invasive species, and the impact of urban forested land on air and water quality.
5. Climate Change – Research to address the issue of ecosystem adaptation to climate change, ways to enhance carbon sequestration, development of decision support tools for forest managers and markets for forest ecosystem services.
6. Developing Technology that Facilitates the Control of Wildfires on Forest Lands – Research that provides systems for detecting and managing wildfires; systems for reducing fuel loads in forests; tools and equipment for improving the efficacy and safety of fire fighters on the ground and in the air; and communication and navigation systems for improving the coordination of fire management activities.
7. Sustainable Bioenergy and Development of Value-Added Products From Forest Resources– Research for development of improved methods for the conversion of forest biomass into ethanol, other biofuels and specialty chemicals, and development of new wood-based composite materials.
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The objective of this topic area is to examine means of enhancing crop production by applying biological approaches to reduce the impact of harmful agents, develop new methods for plant improvement, and apply traditional plant breeding methods and new technologies to develop new food and non-food crop plants, as well as new genotypes of existing crop plants with characteristics that allow their use in new commercial applications. This topic area supports the following NIFA Societal Challenge Areas: Global Food Security and Hunger; Climate Change; Sustainable bioenergy; and Food Safety. Examples of appropriate subtopics for research applications from small businesses include, but are not limited to the following:
FY 2012 Research Priorities: SBIR is strongly encouraging the submission of applications focusing on the following problem areas. Additional consideration will be given to applications addressing the development of products, process, and services for U.S. production of specialty crops (fruits, nuts, vegetables, nursery, and greenhouse crops) and agronomic bioenergy feedstock crops (Note: proposals addressing the major commodity crops will also be accepted and reviewed):
1. Projects that address the health and success of domesticated and natural pollinators of economically important crops.
2. Improved plant disease diagnostics (accurate, rapid, and cost-effective identification of causal agents in specialty crop plants at the earliest possible time relative to manifestation of disease).
3. Biological approaches to protect organically-grown crops from insect and nematode pests and diseases.
4. Biological approaches to improving commercial floricultural production (technology to improve the competitiveness of U.S. production of flowering potted plants, bedding plants, seasonal crops, annuals, perennials, and cut flowers).
5. Biological approaches to improve dedicated bioenergy feedstock crops (excluding woody biomass crops and algae, see Other Key Information below).
6. Systems, methods, or technologies that facilitate the movement (deregulation) of transgenic specialty crops through the existing regulatory system to reach consumer markets. Applications should not address issues surrounding consumer acceptance of transgenic crops and their products.
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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations predicts that feeding the world's growing population will require a doubling of global food production by 2050. Fulfilling this need will require new technologies to improve both productivity and efficiency of food animals. The Animal Production and Protection topic area aims to develop innovative, marketable technologies that will provide significant benefit to the production and protection of agricultural animals. New technologies for rapid detection, treatment and prevention of disease are needed to improve productivity and enhance the biosecurity of our herds and flocks. Better technologies are also needed to trace animals as they move through the food supply chain and to ensure that food products derived from animals do not contribute to food-borne illnesses. To meet increasing consumer demand for value-added animal products, innovative technologies are needed to address the challenges presented by non-conventional management systems and strategies. And there is an urgent need for technologies that decrease the impact of animal agriculture on the environment and optimize use of our natural resources. Technological advances in animal production and protection will not only enhance the safety of the Nation's food supply and contribute to environmental stewardship, they will also allow American producers to remain competitive in the global marketplace and contribute to global food security.
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4. Improve the productivity of animals in modified conventional or alternative animal production systems. Examples include non-confinement housing, pasture-based feeding systems, and organic systems.
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The Air, Water and Soils topic area aims to develop technologies for conserving and protecting air, water and soil resources while sustaining optimal farm and forest productivity. Climate change and food security are major focal points of this topic area. Efforts are needed to reduce the production of greenhouse gases that result from agricultural activities and to increase carbon sequestration in soils. Climate change is likely to alter temperature and precipitation patterns and new technologies are needed that will better enable plant and animal production systems to adapt to changing climatic conditions. As population continues to increase food security will be critical as efforts for food production to keep pace will increasingly become a challenge. Soil and water are critical resources that impact food production. New technologies are needed that will improve water quality and conservation and use water more efficiently. We also need new technologies that will improve soil quality and fertility and reduce soil erosion.
To meet these identified needs of agriculture, the program's long-term goals (10 years) are to achieve improved air quality and improved utilization of water resources that are better able to sustain production agriculture; better use of limited water resources for agriculture through improved irrigation technologies; a more sustained soil resource through reduced soil erosion and thereby lead to more productive agriculture; and improved soil quality that will permit a more sustainable and productive agriculture.
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1. Water Quality and Conservation–Develop new and improved technologies to optimize water management conservation at both the farm level and at a watershed scale, monitor the quality of surface water and groundwater resources for biotic and abiotic pollutants, including animal manure and pharmaceuticals, develop improved methods for the reuse of waste water, including the remediation and restoration of water resources that impact agriculture and forestry operations, and promote watershed restoration.
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3. Soil Erosion –Develop better methods for preventing soil erosion by wind and surface water runoff and for monitoring wind erosion and sediment transport.
4. Soil Quality–Develop new technologies for measuring soil properties, soil nutrient content, and the physical and chemical nature of soil. Research new technologies that enhance soil properties while restricting adverse environmental impact and develop improved methods to remediate degraded soils.
5. Air Resources– Develop new and improved technologies to monitor air quality and reduce air pollution stemming from agricultural enterprises, including manures from livestock and poultry production systems.
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The long term goals (10 years) of the program are to commercialize the production of useful new food products, processes, materials, and systems, reduce food-borne illness as well as to apply information to addresses nutrition-related issues and improve and protect the Nation's food supply.
FY 2012 Research Priorities:
1. Developing sensor technologies for the detection of microorganisms and improved methods for rapid detection of microorganisms during post-harvest, processing, and distribution.
Examples of common food-borne pathogens:
i. Shiga toxin producing E. Coli in non-intact beef
ii. E. Coli O157:H7 associated with fruits and vegetables
iii. Noroviruses and other food-borne viruses associated with produce and seafood
iv. Salmonella and Campylobacter species associated with poultry
2. Developing innovative food processing and packaging technologies and specialty products or processes using minimally or non-thermal techniques for food preservation.
3. Developing affordable food ingredients and/or food formulations that contribute to the prevention of obesity while maintaining the sensory characteristics.
4. Developing and using interactive, information technology for nutrition educators and teachers to increase nutrition awareness and improve health and intervention strategies to address obesity among children.
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During the last 30 years, dramatic social, economic and technological changes have occurred in many rural areas in the United States. Although farming continues to be an important source of income, most of rural America is moving from an agrarian to post-agrarian economy. The results of this transformation have been uneven across the rural landscape. Some communities are facing economic decline and rural exodus, while in other communities, especially those in areas near large urban centers or rich in natural amenities, economic and population growth have accelerated. Even in rural communities where economic growth and population have grown, some have become more vulnerable to disasters caused by human action and/or climate changes. Many other communities are plagued by limited access to good schools, food, and health services. As a result, despite decades of intervention and billions of dollars in public investment, many rural residents are unable to utilize important government services and new scientific information that can help improve their quality of life; have higher food insecurity and childhood obesity rates; lack the required entrepreneurship and workforce skills to take advantage of emerging economic opportunities (e.g., climate change mitigation, safe food processing and marketing, etc); and are hampered by insufficient modern infrastructure to rapidly benefit from growing public and private sector investment.
Applications may be submitted for the development of new technology, or for the utilization of existing technology, that address important economic and social development issues or problems in rural America. The applications need not be centered on agriculture, but may be focused on any area that has the potential to provide significant benefits to rural Americans. All applications should explicitly discuss the specific rural problem or opportunity that will be examined and how this technology will successfully address the problem or opportunity. Applications submitted must include an objective to assess the impacts of the proposed project on the environment or the socio-economic development of rural areas.
To meet these identified problems and opportunities of rural development, the long-term (10 year) goal for this program is to develop and commercialize new technology, products, processes and services that will: (i) enhance the efficiency and equity of public and private investment in rural communities; (ii) build a diversified workforce to meet the needs of the present and for the future; (iii) enhance resilience to both natural and human disasters; and (iv) enhance economic vitality of rural communities and, in turn, reduce rural poverty.
FY 2012 Research Priorities:
Examples of appropriate subtopics for research proposals from small businesses include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Development of services and information and managerial systems that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Local Governments and Public and Private Institutions. Topics may include educational programs that address the specific needs of people in rural areas (e.g., development of entrepreneurship and workforce skills); new housing designs; improved health care delivery; appropriate transportation and communication technologies and services; and marketing of new information and technologies.
2. Development of technologies and services that protect or enhance the environment while promoting economic development. Topics may include technologies and services that promote rural tourism, protect the ecosystem, conserve energy, develop alternative energy sources such as wind and solar energy (excluding biofuels), etc.
3. Reducing the vulnerabilities of rural communities from hazards (excluding intentional acts such as terrorism). Procedures are needed to make rural communities more sustainable to natural or unintentional hazards such as food-borne illnesses, food contamination, droughts, hurricanes, etc., through better preparation, forecast and warning, response and rebuilding phases of hazard mitigation, including communication.
4. Development of technologies and services that specifically address the needs of youth and the low-income sector of the rural population. Efforts are need that will enhancehuman capital development, build earnings capacity, increase labor force participation and/or promote job creation to the most vulnerable populations in rural communities.
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The Aquaculture topic area aims to develop new technologies that will enhance the knowledge and technology base necessary for the continued growth of the domestic aquaculture industry as a form of production agriculture. Seafood production from the wild is under increased pressure due to overfishing and pollution and therefore aquaculture is increasingly becoming an important source of seafood and an important contributor to improve food security. In this context new technologies are needed to protect aquaculture species against disease and to improve production efficiency. Emphasis is placed on research leading to improved production efficiency and increased competitiveness of private sector aquaculture in the United States. Studies on commercially important, or potentially important, species of fish, shellfish and plants from both freshwater and marine environments are included. Food Safety is another important priority in Aquaculture. Technologies are needed to ensure the safety of aquaculture species from heavy metals and other hazardous materials and from human pathogens.
To meet these identified needs in aquaculture, the program's long-term goals (10 years) are to achieve improved aquaculture production resulting from improved reproductive efficiency in fish and shellfish; improved aquaculture production resulting from genetic improvement in fish and shellfish; improved aquaculture production resulting from improved animal health; improved aquaculture production with reduced water usage and improved production efficiencies; and cost-effective production of microalgae for use as aquaculture feed and as a source of valuable human food supplements.
FY 2012 Research Priorities:
Examples of appropriate subtopics for research applications from small businesses include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Reproductive Efficiency– Novel or innovative approaches to improve reproductive efficiency in aquaculture including: greater control of maturation, ovulation and fertilization; improved gamete and embryo storage; improved larval rearing techniques; enhanced reproductive performance of broodstock; improved methods for cryopreservation of sperm and embryos; and methods to control sex determination.
2. Genetic Improvement– Novel or innovative approaches to improve production efficiency through genetic improvement of aquacultural stocks including: genetic mechanisms of sex determination; genetic basis for inheritance of commercially important traits, such as growth, cold tolerance, and pathogen susceptibility; identification of major genes affecting performance; application of molecular biology and genomics and the integration of this technology into breeding programs; and performance evaluation of aquacultural stocks and utilization of crossbreeding and hybridization.
3. Integrated Aquatic Animal Health Management– Novel or innovative approaches to reducing acute and chronic losses related to aquatic animal health in aquaculture production systems through an integrated holistic approach including: physiological stress related to the quality of the aquatic production system; genetic, environmental, and nutritional components of aquatic health management; control of predation in aquaculture production systems; development of new vaccines or immunization procedures to enhance resistance to infectious diseases and parasites; development of diagnostic tests for specific diseases that pose a health hazard; and development of improved treatment methods for acute or chronic health problems caused by specific infectious or non-infectious agents, parasites, injuries and chemical and toxic agents.
4. Improved Production Systems and Management Strategies– Novel or innovative approaches to improve existing or alternative production system design and management strategies including: development of biological, engineering and economic design criteria and models; enhancement of water quality in existing production systems through aeration, flow patterns, etc.; characterization, handling and treatment of effluent from aquacultural production systems; improved harvesting methods and strategies; and improved operating efficiencies for recirculation systems.
5. Plant Production Systems– Novel or innovative approaches to improve the efficiency of algal production systems including: identification of new species with improved nutritional profile for use in feeding to other aquacultural species or as a source of valuable human food supplements; development of improved bioreactor technology; and development of better methods for harvesting algal biomass.
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The objective of this topic area is to promote the use of biofuels and non-food biobased products by developing new or improved technologies that will lead to increased production of industrial products from agricultural materials. This research will lead to new opportunities to diversify agriculture and enhance agriculture's role as a reliable supplier of raw materials to industry. This topic area supports the NIFA Sustainable Bioenergy Societal Challenge Area and the Climate Change Societal Challenge Area. Historically, appropriate research areas have included: development of procedures for enhanced recovery of critical raw materials from agricultural commodities; development of improved technology for converting agriculturally derived raw materials into useful industrial products; development of new products from new industrial crops; and development of industrial products derived from agricultural materials to make them more effective and/or more cost competitive with non-agriculturally derived industrial products. In order to enhance the impact of the program, acceptance of applications will be limited to selected Research Priority Areas.
FY2012 Priority Research Areas
Acceptance of applications for the FY2012 solicitation will be strictly limited to:
1. Advanced "Drop-in" Biofuels– New and improved technology for the economically and environmentally sustainable production and conversion of agricultural biomass material energy crops and residues into non-ethanol biofuels (e. g. biobutanol, green gasoline, green diesel, aviation fuel), fuel additives, and other products to be used as fuel; development of improved biocatalysts and thermochemical processes for advanced biofuel production, and byproducts from the advanced biofuel production stream that will optimize the economic feasibility of the production of biofuels. This solicitation seeks to support innovativetechnologies that will minimize adverse environmental impacts during conversion (for example: reduction of energy use and water use during conversion; reduction of harmful byproducts from conversion) and have carbon reduction benefits. Applications developing technology for ethanol production (grain or cellulosic) or co-products from ethanol production will not be accepted in this topic area, but may be submitted to other topic areas if appropriate (see Other Key Information below). Applications not addressing economic and environmental sustainability may be returned to the applicant without review.
2. Advanced biofuels and biobased products from animal manure or carcass waste.
3. New Non-food Biobased Products from New Industrial Crops– Identification of markets and development of new biobased products and processes for making products from new industrial crops (including algae). These products should be economically competitive and have carbon reduction benefits.
4. New processes for the manufacture of biobased plastics.
5. New products or processes that develop biobased materials with properties that enhance energy efficiency in their applications.
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The Small and Mid-Size Farms topic area aims to promote and improve the sustainability and profitability of small and mid-size farms and ranches (where annual sales of agricultural products are less than $250,000 for small farms and $500,000 for mid-size farms - hereafter referred to as small farms). The vast majority of farms in this country are small and they play an important role in the agricultural sector. The viability and sustainability of small farms is important to the Nation's economy and to the stewardship of our biological and natural resources. Small farms are also critical to sustaining and strengthening the leadership and social fabric of rural communities. Applicants are strongly encouraged to emphasize how their project would contribute to the well-being of rural communities and institutions. In particular, applicants should emphasize how the results of their project would be disseminated to other small farmers and provide benefit to the small farm community.
Food safety, climate change, food security and sustainable bioenergy are all important program priorities in this topic area. Proposals are encouraged that focus on one or more of these priorities and are appropriately scaled so as to apply to the needs and capabilities of small farmers.
To meet these identified needs in the small and mid-size farm sector, the program's long-term goals (10 years) are to achieve improvements in sustainability and profitability of small farms with increased production of specialty crops and specialty animals; improved farm management skills in small farmers that leads to more sustainable and profitable small farms; better stewardship of natural resources through adoption of more sustainable farming practices; enhanced utilization of renewable energy sources and more focus on energy efficiency and energy conservation; and better educated small farmers who are better able to operate their farms on a sustainable and profitable basis.
FY 2012 Research Priorities:
Examples of appropriate subtopics for research applications from small businesses include, but are not limited to the following:
1. New Agricultural Enterprises– Efforts are needed to develop new agricultural enterprises that are small scale and focused on specialty farm products, both plant and animal, and on innovative ways to market these farm products through direct marketing, such as farmer's markets or cooperatives where the financial return to the farmer is optimized or through specialty market outlets that offer a higher financial return. Emphasis is encouraged for organic and natural foods, specialty animal products, such as free-range poultry or natural beef, non-food specialty crops, such as medicinal herbs and value-added food, and non-food products.
2. Development of New Marketing Strategies – Efforts are needed to develop appropriate new strategies for marketing agricultural, forestry and aquacultural commodities and value-added products produced by small farms in local, regional, national and international markets, including the assessment of consumer demand; identification of desired product characteristics, including packaging and processing methods; development of new and innovative utilization of existing production and processing technologies; and the promotion of efficient assembling, packing, processing, advertising and shipping methods.
3. Farm Management– Efforts are needed to develop tools and skills that are appropriate for small farms that will enhance the efficiency and profitability of small farms. New tools are also needed that will enhance farm safety. Development of new risk management tools to facilitate better planning is needed. Innovative ways to promote agro-tourism as a way to enhance farm profitability is encouraged.
4. Natural Resources and Renewable Energy– Efforts are needed to develop farming methods scaled appropriately for small farms that are directed at more efficient use of natural resources. Particular emphasis is needed to develop better ways to utilize renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar, and geothermal energy, and to promote improved energy efficiency and conservation in farming operations.
5. Educational Outreach– Efforts are needed to develop new tools to ensure that the next generation of small farmers has access to the information and resources they need to operate their small farms on a sustainable and profitable basis.
Other Key Information
The objective of this topic area is to examine means of enhance crop production by reducing the impact of harmful agents and developing effective crop production systems that are economically and environmentally sound. Projects that promote energy conservation or efficiency are strongly encouraged. Examples of appropriate subtopics for research applications from small businesses include, but are not limited to the following:
Special Priority Research Areas for FY 2012: SBIR is strongly encouraging the submission of applications focusing on the following problem areas. Additional consideration will be given to applications addressing the development of products, processes, and services for US production of specialty crops (fruits, nuts, vegetables, nursery, and greenhouse crops):
1. Improved chemical application technologythat increases efficacy, worker safety, and reduces off-target drift of applied chemicals.
2. High resolution spatial and temporal monitoringof specialty crops using sensors and sensor networks (for example, temperature, humidity, drought stress, pest damage, and disease).
3. Post-harvest handling of specialty crops, including handling to maintain quality and reduce food safety issues, reducing waste streams from post-harvest handling, selection for quality and consumer preference.
4. Reduction of manual labor in specialty crop production, harvesting, and post-harvest handling through technology to improve the competitiveness of US specialty crop production.
5. Commercial floriculture production technology to improve the competitiveness of U.S. flowering potted plant, bedding plant, and cut flower production, seasonal crops, annuals, and perennials.
6. Planting, production, harvesting, and post-harvest handling technologytargeting the sustainable production of the following biomass feedstock crop groups: perennial grasses, energycane, sorghum, and oil seed crops (not including algae, see Other Key Information below).
7. Technology to enhance the competitiveness of U.S. Organic agriculture and horticulture.
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mole windmill?
I'm thinking about ordering a 18" mole chaser windmill/ pinwheel type thing from gardener's supply co. Supposedly it causes strong vibrations underground, which moles do not like so they look for other homes. Does anyone have any experience with this or have an opinion on whether or not these would work? This is my first year gardening, and I don't know if any of the pest controls I'm buying are smart.
These windmills, sonic vibrators, juicy fruit gum, and hundreds of other things meant to control moles so not work. Even the traps will not keep moles from your yard, although with luck you might kill some. I know people that annually kill several moles and have for years and stil lhave moles. As long as there is a food source, earthworms, the moles will be there.
One deterent that does work is to mix 1 pint of Castor Oil in a 1 quart hose end sprayer, filling the sprayer with water after adding the Castor Oil, and spraying that over 2,500 square feet and then watering it in well. The mixes sold in stores will not be effective because they contain less than 1 pint of Castor Oil and tell you to cover much more territory and that simply is not effective.
I find it hard to believe that the vibrations created by a small windmill would be enough to cover any significant length of area. I have had very good luck repelling moles from my lawn with castor oil, though I would recommend first buying the product sold in the stores with the sprayer attachment, using it at about 3x the suggested rate (b/c as kimmsr said, they tell you it covers more than it should), then when it's empty, refill it as your castor oil sprayer, as the oil is very difficult to wash out of your regular hose-end sprayer. I repeat every 3-4 weeks or so to keep a constant defense.
My dad built & used mole-windmills for years with great success.
He'd take round Clorox bottles and using a razorknife or penknife would cut 6 or 8 three-sided "flaps" on the sides of the bottle. Cuts were about 1" at top & bottom, and 6-7" lengthwise. Once the 3 cuts are made, you could fold-out each "flap" to catch the wind.
Several 2-sided "V-shaped" cuts were made on bottom of the bottle also, about 1" in from the edges, and the point-end of each "V" was pulled/bent out in order to help catch the wind (NOTE: make sure the "V"s are pointed in the same direction as your side-flaps to catch the wind).
Then make a small round hole in the center of the bottle bottom (you can drill, or heat up something & melt the hole). Invert the bottle and slide it down over a 3-foot dowel with one end rounded (like the top of a broomstick) and attach the bottle to the round-end of the dowel using a smooth-sided small nail. Don't hammer it home, as the nail is there only to keep the bottle centered on the rounded dowel; it should spin freely.
The dowel is then driven into the ground about 8-12", and (if you've done it right) the bottle will spin round-and-round in the slightest of breezes.
There should be plenty of "play" between the dowel and the opening of the bottle, as the desired vibrations are made as the bottle spins 'round in the wind and the (cape-end) opening rattles back-and-forth against the dowel. The vibrations which are transferred into the ground via the dowel.
I think he placed windmills about 40 or 50 feet apart, and (even though having a bunch of clorox-bottle spinners in your yard makes the place look sort of red-necked) this remedy is cheap, humane, non-toxic, and by recycling this stuff, makes you "green".
Clorox was the bottle of choice because the top opening (cap-end) was centered, and because it had a flat bottom. Two-liter soda bottles or detergent bottles won't work, they don't spin properly.
I've made these myself, and you'll want several bottles since getting those "flaps" cut straight and even is more difficult than you might think.
Whether moles think "Something is up there", or maybe they just don't like the vibrations, I don't know... But I do know that ol' Dad kept his lawns mole-free for years using these things.
Castor oil does not work, no matter what these people say. I have tried everything to get rid of our moles. I usually either kill or remove atleast 5-10 moles from the property a season, and I have never got rid of all of them. We even have 4-5 snakes on property that I know kills at least 1 or 2 a season.
I have planted every variety of castor plant, as it is said "moles hate the roots and the chemical they put off"--BS--my moles, spite me I am sure, ran circles around my castor plants, and the castor oil, they can care less. There fur is super slick, they smell the oil, and they just dig deeper till no oil, or in an area with no oil.
Good luck guys, only way to get rid of these things is to exterminate them by hand or trap. Make sure you get them in the spring, because that is when they breed!!!!!
You will never get rid of moles, and you would really not want to because if these wee critters are removed from the face of the earth that means we are in real trouble. Moles are a fact of life and as long as a food source is there, earthworms primarily, the moles will be searching for them. You may well kill one and as soon as you do another will move in to take the place of the one you killed and that is why people will trap 4 or 5 or 45 in one year.
Castor oil, according to the turf grass people at Michigan State Universtiy, flavors the moles food source, the earthworms and grubs, so the mole does not like the flavor and they leave to find a better tasting food source.


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We're starting to catch up, here, at New Release Reviews. These issues are from 23 January, 2013. The small volume of titles often means they get lost in the mix. Sorry about that to Valiant, the creative teams, and any fans reading this. We're trying to be better about this.
We should have this weeks done for Wednesday. Probably. As always … titles are scored on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the
very best possible. We take the time to read these books so your time
isn't wasted.
Harbinger - Issue 8
This issue continues to search for more Harbingers for Peter's team. Well, honestly, it's more like Kris' team as he's a moron and she's really smart. There may be more to that whinny telepath but it doesn't seem likely. He's not fully present, and it makes it hard to see the hero in him. Perhaps he really is Harada's mirror. Speaking of that, Harada's three pages could have been covered in two panels with a phone call.
The new character is intriguing, in an Incredible Hulk kind of way. It gives the reader the sense that he'll be very enthusiastic but probably a little bit of a wild-card. The dialogue is brutal, though. The creative team is hammering the reader over the head that he's a country-pumpkin. Torque's little fantasy world is odd, but it seems to work for the character.
The issue has an extremely dramatic cover, that continues to carry a story forward across covers. The artwork is sort of great and maybe sort of not so great. The interior artwork is alright. The colors are a bit understated. Overall the skill of the art team is OK but it certainly move the story forward.
Score: 8 out of 10
XO Manowar - Issue 9
A great deal of props must continues to be given to the the tight editorial team for keeping things moving forward and slowly bringing all the characters of this universe together. Even if they're not all on the same side. Harbinger and Bloodshot have naturally been moving in the same direction and the new arc approaching should bring the whole universe together.
An alien invasion will have that affect on people. No matter how silly and goofy it's called. It's difficult to write PLANET DEATH without giggling. It's very goody like some Saturday afternoon crappy horror film on UHF channels.
The issue's story is all over the place. Aric, the protagonist, doesn't talk so much as he tends to shout and punch more. Individual segments are given way more space than they need and more story could have been included. Still, it's fairly entertaining even though there is a profound lack of scale presented and very much missing. The torture stuff was overly disturbing.
The cover is alright, even if it has the PLANET DEATH stuff right there. It's got style and design, even if the skill is a bit off. The interior is very similar and it has some extremely rich and vibrant coloring going on.
Score: 7 out of 10


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Yeah, I've been a slacker on the blog and on fitness stuff lately. My Etsy shop has kept me crazy busy, and I've had to cut back a bit on that because I was working myself into the ground. I felt like the "Time to Make the Donuts" guy. Painting from the time I work up to the time I went to bed. Whoever said, "Do what you enjoy, and you'll never work a day in your life," lied. No matter how much you enjoy doing something, there comes a point when it's not always fun.
Anyways… a little over two weeks ago, I realized that I was signed up to do a Color Me Rad run with my brother and niece on June 1st, and that I hadn't run in over a month. And a month before that, and several months before that. EEPS!
This gave me the kick in the ass I needed, and I've been exercising regularly again. I was reluctant, because I've been so sore and achy lately. Especially my feet. I suspect plantar fasciitis, but I haven't bothered to get officially diagnosed because the doctor would just tell me to do what I can read to do in the interwebs. It was annoyingly painful, not debilitating.
But what I've noticed, is that I still wake up sore and achy every morning, but sore and achy muscles from exercising are much more enjoyable than stiff and achy joints from not. There's something I almost like, in a sick weird way, about DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). It feels good. It feels like… accomplishment.
My running is soooo slow compared to what I was doing when I was running all the time, but I'm amazed at how quickly I'm improving. On May 21st, I ran/walked 5k in about 42 minutes, averaging a 13:25 pace. Today, I did the same distance in about 38 minutes, averaging a 12:25 pace. That's shaving off a minute in just about two weeks!
Oh, yeah, and Color Me Rad was lots of fun.
Here's the weird thing… I want to be fit, strong, healthy and yes, hot. But I don't want to be obsessed with it. That's a problem I've had in the past. It becomes too consuming. I don't want to count calories and grams of protein. I don't want to care so much about whether or not I have a muffin top or dimples in my ass. I want to find balance.
Monday, I turn 42. According to Douglas Adams, 42 the answer the the question of life, the universe and everything. Hopefully, 42 will be the answer to some of my questions on finding balance.


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Everything was black.
All I could think of was the pain rushing through my body.
Suddenly I saw a light.
'Am I dead?'
I opened my eyes and stared through glass into a room. There were scientists, all of them had a yellow G on their coats.
I tried to get out of the glass box. I threw myself against the glass, causing it to break.
I started running like the devil was chasing me. Some of the grunts ran after me.
I saw that there was a wood pretty near. The problem was that I was somewhere on the third floor of a building in the middle of nowhere.
'Better dying from jumping out of a window than those grunts catching me. Who knows what they gonna do to me.'
I jumped.
I landed on the ground on all four.
I headed for the woods, running for my life.
I kept running though I was pretty sure the grunts weren't following me anymore.
Suddenly I felt a sharp pain in my left leg and fell to the ground. I let out a loud howl and wanted to cry, but for some reason I couldn't. I lay there whimpering.


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Operation Slick Roads in Effect in Bartlesville
Feb 27, 2015
Roads across Washington, Nowata and Osage Counties are becoming icy and slick. A Winter Weather Advisory is effect for the area until midnight. A four-vehicle accident on Highway 75 caused traffic slowdowns from 3 P.M. until 5 P.M. Bartlesville Police are dealing with a number of accidents and ha ... read more »
Vehicle Accidents Stop Traffic on US75
Feb 27, 2015
Just after 3:00pm Washington County Emergency Management and Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported they are actively working a multiple vehicle collision in vicinity of 3000 Rd and US 75, Ochelata. Drivers are asked to avoid US75 in both directions until the accident is cleared. As of 5:00pm, US75 was ... read more »
New Developments In Adair's Murder Case
Feb 27, 2015
There are some developments in the murder case of Steven Lee Adair. On Friday, Washington County District Attorney Kevin Buchanan filed a bill of particulars meaning the state is seeking the death penalty in the death of Adair's wife, 41-year old Crystal Sue Adair. Back in Septemb ... read more »
Ongoing Drought Causes Boat Ramp Closures at Skiatook Lake
Feb 27, 2015
Oklahoma's ongoing drought has caused the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to close two boat ramps on the west side of Skiatook Lake in Osage County. Media Specialist Sarah Goodeyon said that the Lake is still open to the public.
Goodeyon said depending on the amount of precipitation during th ... read more »
Osage County 4-H Host Junior Livestock Show
Feb 27, 2015
Next week from March 3rd to March 6th the Osage County 4-H and OSU Extension will be hosting the Osage County Junior Livestock Show.
Tuesday afternoon, weigh-ins will begin for sheep, goats and hogs from 1 until 7pm.
Wednesday the Shows begin, with the Gilt Show and Barrow Show beginnin ... read more »
Winter in Green Country with a Vengeance
Feb 27, 2015
The weekend forecast is calling for cold temperatures and precipitation in many forms on into Sunday. Things will warm up a bit on Sunday but the precipitation will continue according to Ed Calianese:
Current weather patterns show that the Green Country will experience winter like conditions ... read more »
Bartlesville's Tso Receives Coke Scholarship
Feb 27, 2015
BHS senior, Gloria Tso has been selected as a member of the 2014-2015 class of Coca-Cola Scholars. Tso will receive a $20,000 scholarship award which she can renew each year at $5,000, for four years of study at any accredited U.S. college or university of her choice.
Along with the sch ... read more »
Washington County Storm Spotter Training on Saturday
Feb 27, 2015
It's time again for the annual Storm Spotter Training in Oklahoma. The training class is put together each year by meteorologists from the National Weather Service. Warning coordinator Ed Calianese said there's is always new information to pass along.
Forecaster Karen Hatfi ... read more »
Lt. Governor Lamb Visits Nowata
Feb 26, 2015
Oklahoma Lt. Governor Todd Lamb was in Nowata Thursday as part of his 77-county tour. Lamb toured Nowata Boys and Girls Club and was pleased with the facility. Lamb said that he has learned a lot from the tour. Lamb added that Nowata has a rich history. Lamb was joined by ... read more »
Oklahoma House Meets Bill Deadline
Feb 26, 2015
State legislators are headed home for the weekend after committee hearings on many bills. Representative Earl Sears said they've met their deadline and some House Bills will not be going forward.
House Bill 1549, which is sponsored by Sears, made the cut today by passing the House Energy ... read more »
Hazard Mitigation Plan Key to Federal Funding
Feb 26, 2015
Officials from Washington County, the city of Bartlesville, and the Bartlesville Public School District gathered Thursday afternoon to continue work on a 5-year Hazard Mitigation Plan. When disaster strikes the Plan comes into play as pertaining to FEMA funding. Urban fires was a topic of discuss ... read more »
Chamber Announces Profile Videos
Feb 26, 2015
The Bartlesville Regional Chamber of Commerce unveiled a series of videos during a lunch-time forum at the Bartlesville Community Center on Thursday. Chamber Executive, Sherri Wilt presented the videos as part of a soulution to a problem that exists in the city -- job growth that doesn' ... read more »
Community Election Next Week
Feb 26, 2015
A number of Green Country communities will see voters at the polls next Tuesday, March 3rd. The city of Owasso has seven Propositions on the ballot, including number Three, which would require passage of a non-emergency clause ordinance or vote of the people before City Council can sell city prop ... read more »
Junior Livestock Show Season Underway
Feb 26, 2015
The Junior Livestock Show Season is underway. This weekend, Nowata County youth will hold their livestock show The junior livestock show begins today and runs through Saturday. It takes place at the Nowata County Fairgrounds. Washington County youth get their chance next week. Kardeza Keste ... read more »
Elder Care Bartlesville Offers Golden Opportunities
Feb 26, 2015
As the number of older Americans increases and more and more people are taking care of their parents, there are some resources for help. Jessica Ennis of Elder Care here in Washington County;
Ennis also talked about the upcoming fundraiser, "The Good, The Bad and The Barbeque, on Saturd ... read more »


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Country profile (Poland)
What distinguishes the country?
Poland is located in central Europe – almost entirely in the Baltic Sea drainage basin – at the border of the Atlantic (temperate) and continental (cold) climatic zones. Because of its geography, the western part of the country shares some of the characteristics of Germany, while the eastern one resembles some of the patterns observed in Belarus and the European part of Russia (maps of monthly precipitation and temperature http://www.imgw.pl/klimat/). In addition, the country includes a variety of landscapes, from northern lowlands, to southern uplands, culminating in the rocky mountain ranges of Karpaty and Sudety (map of regional division of Poland http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Regiony_Kondrackiego-hipsometria.png).
By European standards, Poland is a large country. Its area is 31.3 million hectares (fifth largest amongst the 27 EU Member States), and the population is 38.15 million (as of June 2009) which yields the density of population of more than 1.2 person per hectare. About 61.1 % of the population live in urban areas.
Population density in 2009 (according to GUS: Population size and structure by territorial division as of June 30, 2009 http://www.stat.gov.pl/cps/rde/xbcr/gus/PUBL_L_powierzchnia_ludnosc_teryt_2009.pdf
In economic terms, Poles enjoy less wealth than the average EU citizen. The GDP per capita (in Purchasing Power Parity) was USD 17 294 in 2008, i.e. less than the EU average of 31 500, and less than in other new Member States which joined the Union in 2004. The composition of the Polish GDP has become typical for many middle income countries, with 65 % produced in the service sector, 23 % in industry, 8 % in construction, and 4 % in agriculture, forestry and fisheries. Almost 80 % of the GDP is produced in the private sector. http://www.stat.gov.pl/cps/rde/xbcr/gus/PUBL_oz_maly_rocznik_statystyczny_2010.pdf
In 1989, the Polish people triggered the transitions from centrally planned economies in Europe by forcing the communists to hold the first semi-free elections, where all the contested seats were lost by the establishment. In 1990, the Constitution was amended so that all subsequent elections were democratic. Meanwhile the governance structure was reformed and much of the authority – also in environmental management – was transferred to 16 administrative regions (voivodships), 379 counties (poviats) and 2478 municipalities. The President, whose term is five years, is the head of the state.
Environmental management responsibilities in Poland are divided between different governmental and self-governmental authorities at national and regional level (authorities). Currently, more and more operational responsibilities and tasks are being transferred from governmental administration to self-governmental authorities.
The general coordinator of environmental policy is the Minister of the Environment (MoE), responsible for the preparation and implementation of comprehensive solutions including developing legislation and strategies, indicating and defining the responsibilities of environmental protection authorities, transposing EU legislation into the Polish legal system and compliance reporting in general. MoE cooperates with other departments of governmental administration, in particular infrastructure, economy, agriculture and rural development as well as regional development in the field of implementation of environmental requirements. Most operational environmental instruments, such as plans, programmes and permits, are at present in the hands of self-governmental authorities.
What have been the major societal developments?
The 60-year period 1950-2010 can be divided into halves, with 1980 marking the mid-point. The two halves are quite different. In terms of population, the first half was characterised by a very fast growth from 25.0 million to 35.6 million. The growth was propelled by a very high birth rate – declining from 3.1 % to 1.9 % – outweighing the rather high death rate (declining slowly from 1.2 % to 1.0 %). Infant mortality decreased from 111 per 1000 live births to 25, which nevertheless was still very high by European standards. In 1980, the life expectancy was 66 for men and 74 for women. In terms of economics, the country increased its GDP by a factor of almost 10. In per capita terms it corresponded to a factor of 7, which also looks impressive. Nevertheless, this successful picture needs to be qualified. First, the country was almost completely ruined after World War II, and thus the starting point was very low. Transport and municipal infrastructure was severely damaged. Forests were devastated. In 1950, they covered only 22.2 % of the country, i.e. much less than before the war. Second, the quality of statistics was problematic. Indices of physical production seem to be more reliable. Many industrial products recorded high growth indeed, but agricultural production only doubled.
Environmental quality was neglected. In 1980, Poland was referred to as one of the worst polluted countries in the world. While this opinion was exaggerated, emission levels were horrifying indeed. Air pollution from major stationary sources achieved an unbelievable level of 2.7 million tonnes of SO2 and 2.3 million tonnes of particulate matter per annum (estimates of the total SO2 pointed to 4 million tonnes). Of the 4.7 billion m3 sewage requiring treatment, 2.0 billion m3 were discharged without any treatment. As a result, the river water quality was poor: as much as 36 % was classified as 'unsuitable for any (even industrial) use'.
The second period, 1980-2010, consists of two phases. In the 1980s, all the negative environmental trends continued. Air and water pollution stayed at a very high level, while some indices kept growing. Economic performance deteriorated steadily until the end of the centrally planned system in 1989. Some indices continued falling until 1991. Transition to a market economy triggered improvements in economic performance and stopped environmental disruption. Air pollution declined sharply. SO2 emissions are now about 25 % of what they were in the 1980s. Emissions of particulate matter shrank to 20 %. Less than 10 % of sewage requiring treatment is discharged without any treatment. At the same time, economic performance improved. Between 1990 and 2008, GDP per capita doubled and the average standard of living improved considerably. Life expectancy increased to 71 for men and to 79 for women. Infant mortality dropped to 7 per every 1000 live births. Accession to the European Union in 2004 reinforced these positive trends. Simultaneously, the transformation period has brought a decrease of the demographic trends observed until the 1980s and unfavourable changes in age group structure of the population. Due to the decrease in fertility rates (up to 2007) and increase of life expectancy in 1990-2007, the share of people under 14 years old decreased two-fold, while the share of people above 65 years old increased by 3 %. At the same time, changes concerning households have been observed – in 2002-2008, the number of households increased by 7 % while the average number of people in households fell from 3.16 in 2000 to 3.00 in 2008.
What are the main drivers of environmental pressures?
In the former centrally planned economy, adverse impacts on the environment were linked to inefficiency. Production and consumption required much more resources than in a market economy at a similar level of economic development. This source of environmental disruption has largely disappeared now, and the environmental 'unfriendliness' of economic performance is now close to what can be observed elsewhere in the EU, except that the Polish economy depends to a larger extent on coal. In 2007, hard coal and lignite accounted for 49 % and 12 % respectively of the country's energy supply. Hydrocarbons (oil and natural gas) contributed only 34 %. Consequently, industrial production and municipal energy consumption result in relatively higher emissions of SO2, particulate matter and CO2. Power plants contribute 75 % of SO2, 12 % of particulate matter, and 57 % of CO2. Agriculture contributes much less chemical input than in other developed economies. The application of NPK fertilisers is 122 kg per hectare, much less than in the 1980s.
More information about drivers of environmental pressures:
Freshwater - Drivers and Pressures (Poland)
Climate change mitigation - Drivers and Pressures (Poland)
What are the foreseen developments?
Projections for the next decade are highly uncertain. Both the birth and death rates are expected to remain low and close to each other, thus making a future population growth unlikely. Despite the 2008-2009 financial crisis, economic performance is expected to improve with a 5 % annual GDP growth rate adopted in some scenarios. Over a ten-year period, this implies an increase of 63 %. Decoupling economic growth from environmental pollution makes it possible to keep emission levels down. With most of the stationary industrial sources under control, the future of environmental quality depends on consumer behaviour. Two areas seem to be crucial in this respect. The first is car ownership. This has been growing very fast, but is still much below the EU level. If Poles wish to replicate western European patterns, then the emissions of nitrogen oxides and carbon dioxide are likely to grow despite the fact that new cars will comply with stricter standards. The second is thermal insulation of buildings. Some government policies have been deployed to reduce energy consumption in the housing sector. If they are successful, then the pressure from municipal sources can be expected to decline, despite rising living standards.
Agriculture remains an important factor in the country's environmental performance. For historical reasons, small holdings with low chemical inputs prevail in Poland. Their economic efficiency is poor, but their overall impact on water quality and biodiversity preservation is positive. Nevertheless, there is a strong pressure to improve the commercial viability of this sector. Unfortunately, this tendency will be difficult to reconcile with environmental protection.
By all standards, the biological diversity preserved in Poland ranks among the highest in Europe. To some extent, this is caused by geophysical factors, such as location at the border of two climatic zones or along bird migration routes. At the same time, however, it reflects the country's history, and especially its diverse development patterns in the 19th century. On top of that, since 1918, there have been continued attempts to strengthen protection measures with respect to the most valuable ecosystems. There are now more than twenty national parks, several biosphere reserves, and over 300 Natura 2000 sites. The main challenge faced by the government is to meet the expectations of Poland becoming an economically important member of the EU and a strong trading partner in the global economy without losing the country's natural heritage.
References and links:
Lloyd Timberlake, 'Poland--The Most Polluted Country in the World?' New Scientist, October 22, 1981, p. 219
Link to 'Ochrona Środowiska GUS 2008', http://www.stat.gov.pl/cps/rde/xbcr/gus/PUBL_RLS_ochrona_srodowiska_2008r.pdf
Link to data compiled by the Ministry of Economy, http://www.mg.gov.pl/NR/rdonlyres/C14A5DE8-7236-4770-A72D-44D7A0454F93/49232/Polska_podstatowe_wielkosci_i_wskazniki.pdf
Link to the government report 'Polska 2030': http://www.polska2030.pl/
For references, please go to www.eea.europa.eu/soer or scan the QR code.
This briefing is part of the EEA's report The European Environment - State and Outlook 2015. The EEA is an official agency of the EU, tasked with providing information on Europe's environment.
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John Plamenatz
John Petrov Plamenatz (May 16, 1912, Cetinje, Montenegro – February 19, 1975, Hook Norton, England) was a political philosopher, who spent most of his academic life at the University of Oxford. He was born in Montenegro, but came to England as a boy and was raised there.
Plamenatz was the son of Peter Plamenatz and Ljubica Matanowitch; he came to England in 1919. He was educated at Clayesmore School, whose head master and founder, Alexander Devine, was an activist for Montenegrin cause, and at Oriel College, Oxford, where he read history. Plamenatz's speciality was political theory, which he spent most of his academic life teaching at the University of Oxford. He was a Fellow of All Souls College, 1936–51, and from 1951 to 1967 a Fellow of Nuffield College. He returned to All Souls as a professorial Fellow in 1967 when he succeeded Isaiah Berlin as Chichele Professor of Social and Political Theory.
He was a member of the government in exile of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in London during the Second World War. During this period he wrote "The Case of General Mihailovic".
In 1943 he married Marjorie Hunter, one of his students; there were no children. He lived at All Souls and at Scotland Mount, Hook Norton, Banbury, Oxfordshire. His principal recreation was walking.
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Egypt's Hosni Mubarak freed from prison
Key Points
- Egyptian ex-president Hosni Mubarak is released from prison having appealed against his detention
- He faces charges of killing demonstrators during protests that toppled him in 2011, and corruption
- A helicopter flew the 85-year-old out of Cairo's Tora prison at around 16:00 (15:00 BST)
- He is reportedly under house arrest at a military hospital in Cairo. His retrial resumes on Sunday
- Many see his release as a sign the army is rolling back changes made since he was deposed
- His lawyers argued he had served the maximum term of pre-trial detention. All times BST
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been released from prison after his lawyers argued he had served the maximum term of pre-trial detention.
A helicopter flew the 85-year-old out of Tora prison on the southern outskirts of Cairo around 16:00 (15:00 BST).
He was reportedly taken to a military hospital. He is to be held under house arrest, pending the resumption of a retrial on charges of corruption and killing demonstrators during the protests that toppled him in February 2011.
Mr Mubarak was found guilty of not putting a stop to the killing of protesters by security forces and sentenced to life imprisonment in June 2012.
In January his life sentence was overturned on appeal and a retrial ordered.
The retrial began on 11 May but was then adjourned and is scheduled to resume on 25 August.
He also faces corruption charges.
Supporters waved as the helicopter carrying Mr Mubarak left the prison.
Quentin Sommerville BBC News, Cairo
Tamarod on why no protests against Mubarak's release: "The Egyptian people already have a lot to deal with."
Supporters of the former president have been celebrating in front of the main gate of Tora prison, although their numbers are said to be relatively few. Correspondents have noted the lack of protests.
Egyptian TV pictures showed Mr Mubarak being transferred from the helicopter into an ambulance. An ambulance was later seen entering Maadi military hospital in southern Cairo.
1538: Kevin Connolly BBC Middle East correspondent in Cairo,
says this is a remarkable moment at a time of huge instability in Egypt. Mr Mubarak has plenty of supporters - some of whom gathered outside the prison today - who believe Egypt has been worse off without him.
But many more will feel his release somehow reverses one of the most tangible gains of the Arab Spring.
The move comes after a court ruled on Wednesday that Mr Mubarak must be released. The ruling came during the hearing on charges that the former president had accepted gifts from state-run publisher al-Ahram.
Shortly after the court ruling on Wednesday, the office of Prime Minister Hazem el-Beblawi said Mr Mubarak would be placed under house arrest after his release.
"In the context of the emergency law, the deputy military commander issued an order that Hosni Mubarak should be put under house arrest," the office said in a statement.
There have been questions about the state of Mr Mubarak's health.
Before his life sentence was overturned on appeal last year, he was moved from prison to an army hospital after reportedly suffering a series of strokes.
He was said to be on a life support machine and there were even reports that he was "clinically dead". These were later denied.
Der Spiegel reporter Matthias Gebauer
tweets: #mubarak wearing dark sunglasses and white training suite when loaded from the heli to an ambulance, army snipers aiming at me taking pics
1557: Bethany Bell BBC News, Cairo,
says that at the age of 85, Mr Mubarak probably has no political future. There is some concern that his release will raise the stakes at a time when tensions in Egypt are running high.
But others say his fate is now a detail, in the much larger struggle for the country's future.
Mr Mubarak was photographed being stretchered into an ambulance after he was flown out of prison, escorted by medics and military policemen.
tweets: Releasing Mubarak from prison will re-ignite the spirit of Jan25 revolution. Things have changed for good, no going back
Hosni Mubarak was forced to step down as president of Egypt in February 2011, after three decades at the helm.
His departure from power followed weeks of mass street protests in Cairo and other cities.
About 850 people were killed in a crackdown by security forces as his government tried unsuccessfully to quash the protests.
Thousands of people celebrated Mr Mubarak's resignation in February 2011 in Cairo's Tahrir Square.
Egyptian TV showed an ambulance moving Mr Mubarak across a busy street on the banks of the Nile from the helicopter to the military hospital in the Maadi area.
Mona al-Qazzaz, a UK spokeswoman for the Muslim Brotherhood, said the move to free Hosni Mubarak was an extension of the military action on 3 July that resulted in the ousting of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi.
The judiciary was conspiring to reinstate the Mubarak regime, she added.
"We're seeing a treacherous junta with the judiciary and the media forming this campaign to return the oppressive regime," Ms al-Qazzaz told BBC News.
"We went out on the streets [in 2011] to gain freedom from this regime and it's back now."
1638: Bethany Bell BBC News
We understand it was on Mr Mubarak's request that he was taken to the military hospital in Maadi.
Mr Mubarak's release from prison has divided opinion on the streets of Cairo.
Reuters news agency has quoted Mohamed Hussein, a 36-year-old waiting outside Tora prison to visit a relative, saying: "We love Mubarak."
His sister Fatheya said: "Isn't it enough that for 30 years he did not drag us into a war, and let us live in dignity?"
But others have been less enthusiastic.
"Mubarak should be punished for this political corruption and for oppressing the Egyptian people," Heba Sharif told the BBC.
"It makes me angry that he could get off, but there is not enough evidence for cases he's being tried for to imprison him.
"If he is let off, it doesn't mean that the revolution is a failure but there are some faults in the revolution because we didn't have a leader to create the right path," added the 21-year-old Cairo book shop worker.
Egypt is currently under a state of emergency, imposed following the interim government's bloody crackdown on supporters of ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi on 3 July.
Here is a close up of Egypt's former leader Hosni Mubarak being transported from Tora prison to Cairo's Maadi military hospital, where he is reportedly being held under house arrest this evening.
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tweets: Hosni Mubarak is out of jail. Is it back to square one or Tahir Square? It looks like the revolution has collapsed spectacularly .#Egpyt
BBC Middle East Editor Jeremy Bowen has just sent in this picture from Cairo's Tahrir Square.
"Forlorn Tahrir Sq #Cairo just before curfew," he tweets. "Joy here on night #mubarak ousted seems like a long time ago. "
So to recap on this afternoon's events, former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been released from Tora prison and transported by helicopter to Maadi military hospital in southern Cairo.
The move follows a court ruling on Wednesday for his release, after Mr Mubarak's lawyers argued he had served the maximum term of pre-trial detention.
The 85-year-old still faces charges of corruption and complicity in the killing of demonstrators during the protests that toppled him in 2011.
He is expected to be held under house arrest at the hospital. His retrial is set to resume on 25 August.
The release comes at a time of deep political turmoil in Egypt following the ousting of Islamist President Mohammed Morsi on 3 July.
There are more nationwide protests planned for Friday and the Associated Press news agency has reported that the US embassy in Cairo has warned its citizens to stay inside or close to their homes from around 13:00 local time.
We're going to end our minute-by-minute coverage of the situation for now, but you can read all the latest from Egypt on the BBC news website.
Thanks for following this afternoon's developments with the BBC.


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Devaney was nominated in 1999 to serve as the Inspector General of the Department of the Interior. Last September, the New York Times described Devaney as "the busiest gumshoe inside the federal bureaucracy… In three extraordinary reports delivered to Congress this week, Devaney found that officials at the Minerals Management Service — the division responsible for granting offshore oil leases and collecting royalties — accepted gifts, steered contracts to favored clients and engaged in drugs and sex with oil company employees as part of what he described as a broader 'culture of substance abuse and promiscuity.'"
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