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Money-laundering suspect arrested
11:18am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Counter-terrorism police have arrested a man on suspicion of money laundering.
School email bomb threat charge
11:18am Wednesday 1st April 2015
A teaching assistant has been charged over allegations that she used a pupil's email account to send a bomb threat.
'No plans' for Malik solo launch
11:18am Wednesday 1st April 2015
One Direction fans might have to wait a little longer for Zayn Malik to launch his solo career after a spokesman for his producer Naughty Boy said the track that appeared online was actually recorded for the boyband's last album.
£1m lottery win - for a second time
11:17am Wednesday 1st April 2015
A UK couple have won £1 million in the EuroMillions for the second time - beating odds of more than 283 billion to one.
Shopkeeper defeats Boomerang Boy
11:17am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Dramatic CCTV footage has been released of a shopkeeper leaping on an axe-wielding raider before his wife burst the prolific offender's nose with a baseball bat.
Harding is Something New for Corrie
9:40am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Former Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding will be bringing Something New to the cobbles of Coronation Street.
Man faces jail over bomb manual
3:26am Wednesday 1st April 2015
A British law student cleared of plotting a terror attack following the UK's first secret terror case faces up to 10 years in jail for possessing a bomb-making manual.
Offshore wind farm fund nets £463m
7:55am Wednesday 1st April 2015
More than £460 million has been raised for the world's first dedicated offshore wind fund to invest in wind farms off the UK's coasts.
Urban ants 'enjoy junk food diet'
11:16am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Streetwise urban ants from New York have developed a taste for the kind of diet frequently chosen by their human homies.
Whisky galore for charity runner
8:40am Wednesday 1st April 2015
After nine days and 517 miles a personal trainer has completed a madcap challenge with a whisky barrel.
Uptown Funk setting pace for 2015
11:16am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Mark Ronson's Uptown Funk is the biggest selling single of the year so far with more than a million copies shifted since January 1.
Rise in pupils with health problems
11:16am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Schools are seeing more pupils with health conditions and physical disabilities, according to a poll.
Heads fear pupils may go to Syria
6:03am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Headteachers do not want to inform police of concerns students may flee to Syria for fear the pupils are criminalised, a former chief prosecutor has said.
Further claims about data selling
7:56am Wednesday 1st April 2015
An online prescription service, educational institutions and even a Government department are among those to become embroiled in the latest claims about the sale of confidential data.
Winds ease after Britain battered
3:26am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Winds are easing today after Britain was battered by gales which brought travel chaos and left a motorist seriously injured.
George III's papers to be digitised
3:26am Wednesday 1st April 2015
An ambitious project to digitise King George III's private papers will be launched today in the presence of the Queen.
Briton among 19,000 on death row
1:26am Wednesday 1st April 2015
A mentally-ill British grandfather is among more than 19,000 people on death row around the world, according to a new report from Amnesty International.
Medieval hospital cemetery found
6:03am Wednesday 1st April 2015
One of Britain's largest medieval cemeteries containing the remains of more than 1,000 people - many of them scholars fallen upon hard times - has been unearthed under part of the University of Cambridge.
Queen set for Royal Maundy day
12:04am Wednesday 1st April 2015
The Queen will undertake the pre-Easter tradition of handing out commemorative Royal Maundy coins tomorrow for the 60th time since her accession to the throne.
Airline boss ducks Lubitz questions
12:20am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Lufthansa chief Carsten Spohr has refused to answer questions about his company's handling of the co-pilot responsible for the Airbus A320 French Alps crash.
Tories and Labour spar on business
12:20am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Conservatives and Labour have locked horns on the battleground of business, as a letter from more than 100 senior executives warned that a "change in course" in economic policy would risk jobs and deter investment.
Facebook hails Messenger changes
12:20am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Facebook believes the updates it has made to its Messenger service could help spark the creation of the next generation of big companies.
Jobs hit as B&Q closes 60 stores
7:35am Tuesday 31st March 2015
DIY chain B&Q is to close as many as 60 stores over the next two years in a shake-up set to impact on 3,000 jobs in the UK and Ireland.
Social care changes 'built on sand'
12:04am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Major changes to the social care system which come into place in England today are "built on sand" unless more funding is allocated, charities have warned.
GP appointment plans 'unrealistic'
12:20am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Pledges by the Tories and Labour to improve access to GPs appointments are unlikely to be achieved within a parliamentary term and the "public should question the promises of politicians", health experts have said.
Woman killed in bus collision
12:20am Wednesday 1st April 2015
An off-duty police officer has died and her young daughter was taken to hospital following a collision on a "confusing" city centre road dubbed dangerous by safety campaigners.
Drug 'ineffective for back pain'
12:20am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Paracetamol is ineffective for lower back pain, a study has suggested.
Tiny bird's journey 'extraordinary'
12:20am Wednesday 1st April 2015
A tiny songbird that makes its home in forests routinely undertakes non-stop flights of up to 1,700 miles across open ocean, scientists have confirmed.
I can't watch Brits fall - Madonna
12:20am Wednesday 1st April 2015
Madonna has revealed she cannot bring herself to watch footage of the moment she fell on stage while performing at this year's Brit Awards.
Iran cancels Briton's jail term
7:40pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
An Iranian-British woman jailed for trying to attend a men's volleyball game in Iran will not have to return to prison.
Tory Ashcroft gives up Lords seat
4:28pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
The Conservative peer Lord Ashcroft has quit his seat in the House of Lords.
GP appointment plans 'unrealistic'
11:30pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
Pledges by the Tories and Labour to improve access to GPs appointments are unlikely to be achieved within a parliamentary term and the "public should question the promises of politicians", health experts have said.
Police 'delay' Omagh phone evidence
2:20pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
Police in the Republic of Ireland have delayed handing over mobile phone evidence to the team prosecuting a man for the Omagh bombing, a lawyer has told a court.
Economic figures give mixed message
11:06am Tuesday 31st March 2015
The economy grew at its fastest pace since 2006 last year according to revised official figures that showed growing exports helped boost performance in the final quarter.
More veterans seeking mental help
10:58am Tuesday 31st March 2015
The number of veterans seeking help for post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health problems has increased sharply over the last year.
Fierce winds cause travel chaos
7:35am Tuesday 31st March 2015
A driver has escaped with his life after his car was crushed by a tree brought down by fierce winds which have battered Britain and brought travel chaos.
Tunisia victim died of gun wounds
7:35am Tuesday 31st March 2015
A British tourist killed in a terror attack in Tunisia died of gunshot wounds to her abdomen and pelvis, a coroner has heard.
Damages for sex assaults immigrant
3:45pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
An illegal immigrant convicted of "revolting" sex offences is to receive damages after a judge concluded he was illegally detained by Home Office officials for around seven months.
Horror fans delight in zombie fest
9:26pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
Horror fans will be running for their lives as hordes of zombies are set to invade streets across Britain once again.
Facebook hails Messenger changes
9:26pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
Facebook believes the updates it has made to its Messenger service could help spark the creation of the next generation of big companies.
Scales's dementia 'manageable'
7:40pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
Actor and director Samuel West has said his mother Prunella Scales's dementia is "pretty manageable" for the family.
Game time linked to behaviour
3:45pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
Children who play video games for more than three hours a day are more likely to be hyperactive and unruly at school, a study has shown.
Giant slides to return at gallery
6:07pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
The giant spiralling slides which proved a huge hit at Tate Modern are returning to London's South Bank.
'Icon' tag the wurst for Conchita
6:07pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
Bearded Eurovision star Conchita Wurst has said she is "not comfortable" with being seen as a gay "icon".
Rugby star wins assault appeal
5:50pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
Welsh international rugby star Ian Gough has had his conviction for assaulting his beauty queen ex-girlfriend overturned.
Missing coma-fear boy found
1:27pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
Police have found a 10-year-old boy with a rare medical condition who went missing today, prompting fears he may have fallen into a coma.
Scott expedition pictures for sale
5:04pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
Fascinating images showing Captain Scott's doomed expedition team setting off on their ill-fated trek to the South Pole have come to light.
Murderer sought over licence breach
2:37pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
Police have asked for urgent help to locate a convicted murder who has breached his prison release licence.
Police criticised over murder probe
2:35pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
A killer who slit his elderly victim's throat before setting her on fire remains at large two years later after police bungled their investigation by missing "clear signs" of murder, an inquest has heard.
All change as Reid's dress splits
2:20pm Tuesday 31st March 2015
Good Morning Britain presenter Susanna Reid had to rush off to change her dress during the breakfast TV show after suffering a wardrobe malfunction.


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Professor's book named to AAAS Science Books and Films 2014 List
Eric Brunsell's latest book, Introducing Teachers and Administrators to the NGSS: A Professional Development Facilitator's Guide, was named to the American Association for the Advancement of Science's Science Books and Films Best Books of 2014 list. This list highlights the most highly recommended books reviewed by the journal in a variety of categories for adults and children.
Senior faculty member passes away
It is with great sadness we share the news that Dr. Joan Simmons, a senior faculty member in the College of Education and Human Service, died unexpectedly Wednesday night after a brief illness.
act! Students Present Sessions at Regional Noyce Conference in Omaha, NE
Two students from the Alternative Careers in Teaching program (act!) presented a poster at the 2014 Midwest Regional Robert Noyce Connections Conference in Omaha, Nebraska October 2-3, 2014.
Scholarships Available for COEHS Students
The Oshkosh Area Community Foundation has three scholarships available for College of Education and Human Services Students.

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"Thirty years ago King was making $12,000 per year as a fireman when he and his wife Lin found a redwood grove for sale in Northern California. They bought the property for $30,000 and with the help of a lot of books ("Design Drawing", "Wiring Simplified, Soils and Septic Tanks, How to build and Design, […] Read more from > DIY redwood estate: home + yurt + cottage + micro winery
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Delonix Regia bonsai?
I originally posted about delonix regia as a container plant on the houseplant forum, as it's a warm weather plant and couldn't survive winters outside in my area in my area, and I've done some additional research. Apparently they can live well inside, but they get rather big.
I did some additional research on using them as bonsai. Apparently it can be done, but it's not very common. It sounds like one of the biggest problems is that the leaves are a bit on the large side, and that the trees don't branch very much if used as bonsai, although I'm getting inconsistent information.
I get the impression that delonx regia, if used as a container plant, bonsai or otherwise, defoliates if brought in for the winter although apparently it comes out of this okay.
If they're meant to live outdoors and go dormant to rest up for spring, leave them there. They won't survive otherwise. If they're not normally used for bonsai (for the reasons you gave, and which I agree with), why look for a hard time - there are so many other trees out there.
From my understanding, they go dormant in nature from dry spells, and if they're used as a large container plant, they might go dormant if being brought inside during the winter. They don't necessarily NEED to go dormant from what I've read, though.
Anyway, barring turning it into a true bonsai, are there any bonsai techniques I could use to keep the tree a more manageable size?
Prune old woody circling roots (in favor of a higher up shallow bowl shape of new feeder roots - a process that can take a couple of years or more as you only want to take off 1/3 to 1/2 at any time). When you prune branches, try to keep an uneven number as it adds more interest and tension. Cut them back sharply (but above bottom-most growth on each in case they don't bud back well below that). I don't know how brittle or not the branches are in terms of wiring, so if you want to bring them down use little weights instead. Think about having 3 branches at different levels, which will look Oriental and leave room for the flowers and leaves - leaves should reduce somewhat over time, but each early summer try snipping their stems to see if they grow back in smaller (once mature) - just do a few this year in case they don't do well, and never completely defoliate in any one season). Always make sure you're growing it in a mix with lots of grit and some perlite for fast drainage, and stay away from peaty potting soil that stays soggy and compacts in time.
Have tried to dwarf several DR which is commonly used as a yard plant here. Worlds most elegant tree without a doubt
but real washout as a dwarf lol.
First it is a LARGE tree 40x50 easily . Second if not allowed to gain size will not develop the elegant bearing
IME will not flower under 10 feet at all.
All the characteristics that make it so beautiful are lost.
I gave up on them but still have a very rare white form
that I can't bear to part with. lol
IME you have much better luck with some of the relatives
Jacaranda or Colvillea. much more ammendable to severe pruning but I suspect not under 10 feet.
I live in the central part of Mexico (Queretaro) and there are a lot of Delonix Regia here that grow in parks. I've seen a lot of them with just 5 feet tall with lots and lots of flowers, so I really think they can be made as a bonsai, but the fact if the flower or not will depend on the weather, it is very hot here during spring/summer and not so cold in winter (10 Deg Celsius at the lowest). Take a look at the attached URL.
Scroll down... you will see it
Here is a link that might be useful: Bonsai Delonix Regia
My experience with Bonsai who have a tendency to grow stiff,unbranching is too...wait many years. Sooner or later they will start to show the adult form branching. Just keep topping,don't worry if it replaces a single stem with another single stem,keep topping,wait it out. If the tree is healthy dont give up! one year you will see the change..Time is the remedy.
During my holiday to Tenerife September 2007 in take seed to home that i had found nearly hotel of a Phoenix canariensis and unknown palm tree in the garden of H10 Las Palmeras Hotel in Playa de las Americas. I buy seed of Flamboyant tree in *Villa Las Flores* I grow Delonix Regia in a container, It survive indoors durning winter in Netherlands, some of plants in their second or third year survive indoors. http://hi.baidu.com/jer0enr0land/album/item/2acc91fd48af9eaffd037ff7.html
I've kept one alive out of two through winter in Canada indoors in a a 10 inch pot. One died. The other I moved until I found it's happy spot. It Lost all it's leaves but kept the top few sets. The tree kept growing and dropping it's leaves at an equal rate until spring. I will most likely cut it back soon now that it's branching everywhere that it lost leaves during the winter.
Hello, I bought some delonix seeds 2 weeks ago and soaked them in warm water 24 hours. Those that didn't swell I returned to fresh hot water.
The outer skin started to peel and I also scarified those.
One seed in particular had a bump on it so I planted it into a pot of normal seed compost on a heat mat. Being impatient after a few days I got it out of the compost and found it had a very long root but no cotyledons which seemed to be trapped in the shell. The outer skin had also gone mouldy. In a panic I peeled with some difficulty the skin off and found a strange inner plastic looking skin which I also peeled to reveal the cotyledons.
I have replanted the whole thing and await with baited breath. I then "skinned" the rest which also had mould on the outer skin and have planted those.
I have no idea what to do should they sprout because here in the U.K. the weather is not suitable for some tropicals but I have enjoyed the challenge!


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We are just a brief stroll from the centre of the resort of St. Gervais Mont Blanc which is located at the heart of the Èvasion Mont-Blanc ski domain. Situated equidistant between Chamonix and Mègeve, the town (also known as St Gervais-les-Bains) is famous for its thermal spa and the fact Mont-Blanc sits within its boundaries as well as being a base for numerous alpine activities.
The Èvasion Mont-Blanc skipass offers a superb 445km of pistes all readily accessible with skiing for all levels making it perfect for mixed groups. The chalet is just 60m from the local ski-bus stop which links to all the local resort centres and ameneties including the main telecabine which takes just 2-3 minutes. Adjacent to the bus stop is the station for the Mont-Blanc Tram which will whisk you to either the slopes of Les Houches in the Chamonix Valley or you could take one of the mountain paths to view the glaciers of Mont Blanc.
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Ashley George Hamilton Collins (born September 16, 1974) is an American songwriter, singer and actor. He is the son of actors George Hamilton and Alana Stewart, and a stepson of musician Rod Stewart. At 19, Hamilton garnered media attention when he and Shannen Doherty married after knowing one another for only two weeks. The marriage lasted just five months before Doherty filed for divorce.[1]
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Hamilton was born in Los Angeles, California. In 1993, Hamilton appeared with Shannen Doherty on Saturday Night Live and appeared in the movie Beethoven's 2nd. In 1997, he briefly starred in the television series Sunset Beach as Cole Deschanel, but was let go only a month after the premiere. He is a music artist and songwriter as well. Since 2007, Ashley has been performing stand-up comedy at the Hollywood Improv, The Comedy Store, & Room 5 in Los Angeles.
In June 2003, Hamilton released a single entitled "Wimmin'" which reached #27 in the UK Singles Chart.[2] The song was co-written by the British singer Robbie Williams who also provided some of the vocals on the track.[3] Hamilton co-wrote Williams' 2003 single "Come Undone".[4] Hamilton also claims that he co-wrote Williams' single "She's Madonna" in 2006, but that Williams omitted his name from publishing.[5]
It was announced on August 17, 2009, he would be competing in season 9 of Dancing with the Stars.[6][7] Ashley was eliminated first from DWTS on September 23, 2009.
Following Dancing With The Stars, Hamilton joined the entertainment news program EXTRA as a field correspondent. Hamilton appeared as the character Jack Taggert in the 2013 film Iron Man 3.[8]
- ^ Shannen Doherty and Ashley Hamilton on MyLifeTime.com
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 241. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ 'Dancing With the Stars': Why Ashley Hamilton is more of a star than Dean McDermott
- ^ Robbie Williams Is Accused Of Stealing "She's Madonna" Track
- ^ "Dancing With The Stars Season 9 Cast".
- ^ Joyce Eng (17 August 2009). "Dancing with the Stars 2009 Season 9 Cast Revealed!". TVGuide.com. Retrieved 2009-08-17.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff; Graser, Marc (May 24, 2012). "Ashley Hamilton in talks for 'Iron Man 3'". Variety. Archived from the original on September 3, 2012. Retrieved May 25, 2012.
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When David Copperfield escapes from the cruelty of his childhood home, he embarks on a journey to adulthood which will lead him through comedy and tragedy, love and heartbreak and friendship and betrayal. Over the course of his adventure, David meets an array of eccentric characters and learns hard lessons about the world before he finally discovers true happiness.
Charles Dickens's most celebrated novel and the author's own favorite, David Copperfield is the classic account of a boy growing up in a world that is by turns magical, fearful, and grimly realistic.
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Few readers can fail to be touched by David's fate, and fewer still to be delighted by his story. The cruel Murdstone, the feckless Micawber, the unctuous and sinister Uriah Heep, and David Copperfield himself, into whose portrait Dickens puts so much of his own early life, form a central part of our literary legacy.
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