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Posted by jdunc on 11/25/14
The Possibilities, by Kaui Hart Hemmings, provides an intimate look at grief and the journey one must take to return to life after a tragedy. Sarah lost her 22-year-old son, Cully, in a tragic accident three months ago. She is attempting a return to work as a peppy television host on a program that showcases tourist spots in Breckenridge, Colorado, but just can't seem to muster the resolve to paste on a fake smile. Sarah's pain is palpable. In response to another mother who has suffered a similar loss Sarah narrates "While I seek common experiences, at the same time I hate it, how it weakens my own pain, which I cherish."
She alternates between sorrow and anger which she takes out on her father and best friend. While the book has dark themes, it is interspersed with light-hearted moments especially with Sarah's father, who has a QVC addiction, and her best friend Suzanne, who is in the midst of a divorce and as Sarah states"has enviable problems". In the middle of this struggle, a young woman enters their lives and helps Sarah to heal and to see the possibility of life after the end of pain.
Hemmings is the author of the best-selling novel and Oscar winning movie, The Descendants. Like The Descendants, The Possibilities examines the secrets people keep and the aftermath of loss. Her writing is incredibly descriptive, not just of the emotions of the characters but of the setting. She describes in beautiful detail the tourist town of Breckenridge: the snow on the mountains, the tourists, the valets at the hotel, and the feel of the sun. The Possibilities shows that even in heartbreak there is still beauty.
The book has been optioned for a film by director Jason Reitman.
Posted by jmurrow-res on 11/22/14
Tapping into her checkered (but legal) past and Minnesotan roots, Loran Landvik's Best To Laugh is cheerfully outlandish, filled with ambition, love, and some really, really great one-liners. Sometimes reading almost as an autobiography, Best to Laugh is the story of Candy, a young, twenty-something from Minneapolis who, as recent graduate from college in 1978, moves to Hollywood. Once arrived, Candy works a series of increasingly odd jobs ranging from a temp job at a recording company to an establishment suspiciously like the Playboy Mansion (in a strictly a clerical position!), before realizing that she wants to go into comedy.
Filled with colorful characters straight from central casting, historic lore from Hollywood's golden age, and written with a razor sharp wit and awareness of how hard it can be for women to break into the comedy scene, Landvik's homage to funny ladies everywhere is a brilliant, nostalgic, coming-of-age story that had me hooked from page one!
Posted by Ultra Violet on 11/20/14
Hilarious, heart-breaking and inspiring: The Birds of Pandemonium is the story of the Pandemonium Aviaries in Northern California. The founder, Michele Raffin, started by one act of kindness to an injured dove and ended up becoming one of the world's leading experts on aviculture and the care and breeding of rare and exotic bird species.
Throughout the narration, the personalities of the individual birds shine through. They are delightful "people" with rich relationships with each other and the humans in their lives. The tales of the challenges to the safety of birds caused by environmental issues, abuse, neglect and harm caused by human ignorance are eye-opening. I never thought about the fate of the white doves released at many wedding ceremonies. They are bred to be pure white, but that makes them more noticeable to predators, not to mention that they are not prepared for life in the wild.
Raffin's enjoyable prose reads like a chat with a friend rather than a preachy book about the importance of protecting endangered species. The photos of the birds are fantastic. It makes it all come alive. This is a great choice for animal lovers and memoir readers.
Posted by Uncle Will on 11/19/14
When Generation War, a German TV mini-series, first aired in Europe in 2013 it had over 7 million viewers a night. It was originally titled: Unsere Mütter, Unsere Väter (Our Mothers, Our Fathers). The mini-series, comprised of three 1.5 hours teleplays, was written by Stefan Kolditz and directed by Philipp Kadelbach. So far it has been nominated for 23 film awards and has won 13 awards, including Best Television Mini Series in 2013. What makes this series standout is the excellent production quality. Its film editing, acting, and script are all top-shelf.
The story begins in Berlin in 1942. Five friends, all in their early 20's, have one last blast before they journey on life's path. Wilhelm and Friedhelm are brothers who are being sent to the Russian front. Wilhelm is hard-nosed and his younger brother is idealistic. Charlotte, a nurse, is in love with Wilhelm, but has never proclaimed those feelings. She too is being sent to Russia. Greta wants to be the next Marlene Dietrich. She will stop at nothing to further her career. She's in love with a Jewish tailor, Viktor, whose parents are, like many Jews, still living in Germany . . . they refuse to leave their home and their country.
Critics have heralded the fact that this film presents a war story with a twist . . . its women characters are just as important or more so than the mens'. This DVD is in German with English subtitles.
Posted by dnapravn on 11/18/14
Thanksgiving is almost here and families are getting ready to gather. On a recent pass through The Marketplace I came across a real gem in the parenting section called Before We Say "Goodnight": How to Tell Bedtime Stories About Your Life and Family by Hank Frazee. In it he shares a concept so brilliant yet so simple that it made me wonder why I didn't think of it years ago, or at least before my kids entered their twenties!
The author has turned bedtime story time into a time to share stories from your own life.Let's face it, your children love hearing about who you were before they were born. Everyone has a story to tell and the author helps you choose moments from both your and your relatives' lives and turn them into simple stories perfect for telling at bedtime or anytime. Frazee shares a simple three step method to turn real life experiences into great stories without notes or memorization. He even provides story prompters so you can easily come up with events in your life than can be turned into a story. The book is filled with example stories, such as "Grandpa and the Pig" and "Magic Fingers", that will convince you that you too, whether you are a parent, grandparent, or beloved aunt or uncle, can share stories in an entertaining way.
So this Thanksgiving why not start a tradition of sharing your oral history. It will put smiles on faces, deepen relationships, and probably provide a few laughs. Your family will thank you.
Posted by lsears on 11/11/14
It is May 1911 in Paris, France. Eva Gouel is a young woman who sets off for Paris leaving her parents and their restrictive, old-fashioned ideas behind. Renaming herself Marcelle Humbert, she finds a job as a seamstress for the performers at the Moulin Rouge. She meets Pablo Picasso and falls under his spell and he under hers, changing her world dramatically.
The book is a love story and depicts a time that was prudish yet pushed limits with new avant-garde art, dance and literature. Relationships with luminaries of the day, Georges Braque, Gertrude Stein, and Guillaume Apollinaire fuel Picasso's creative expression. His volatile temperament is calmed by Eva and Picasso shows a side of himself that is generous and kind.
In writing this work of historical fiction, author Anne Girard cannot know the entire dialog that went on between people, so liberties are taken in the telling, but the facts remain. The people, events and places described are all real, even the accusation of Picasso participating in the theft of the Mona Lisa. This short-lived period of time when Eva and Picasso are together reveal a talent driven by tragic experiences and ambition and a woman devoted and strengthened by her love for Picasso.
Posted by jfreier on 11/07/14
Truly a book from today's headlines, Sting of the Drone is a fictional account of the American drone program and the men and woman who implement it. The drone strikes have been wreaking havoc on the terrorists and a criminal drug cartel run by the Quazzani clan in Pakistan. The crime cartel enlists the best hackers from Russia and the Ukraine to shoot down and eventually steal drones to use on Americans.
The agency in charge called the kill committee based in an air force base outside Las Vegas is shocked that any of their drones were vulnerable. They seek to turn the tables on the cartel and lure them into a counter attack. The Kill committee and the President also begin to question the morality of the use of the drone program.
A well written novel by Richard A. Clarke who served under three presidents and was in charge of the beginning of the drone program brings insider knowledge and insight to the program and it's necessity.
Posted by bweiner on 11/05/14
He may be physically gone from this world, but Kurt Vonnegut left us with a legacy of wit and wisdom that will tickle the funny bones of generations to come.
If This Isn't Nice, What Is?: Advice to the Young, is classic Vonnegut. This collection of graduation speeches is witty, intelligent, absurd,expressive, concise, and supremely charming.
These are not the same old tired speeches about "going forth into the world and making your mark". Vonnegut does remind us to be blissful and celebratory about the small moments and the people who support us.
This modest book is also bursting with sage advice like:
"There's bad news and good news tonight, my friends. The bad news is the Martians have landed in New York City and are staying at the Waldorf-Astoria.
The good news is they only eat homeless people and they pee gasoline."
The good news is they only eat homeless people and they pee gasoline."
See? Where else can you get advice like that?
Posted by Trixie on 11/04/14
"I'm a gamer and I kick arse. No, seriously. I organize a guild online and I'm looking for a few of you chickens to join me."
In Real Life is a coming-of-age graphic novel that opens with Anda's birthday. She's a gamer girl who just moved to a new town and is trying to figure out where she fits in. Enter Liza McCombs – she heads an all-girl guild in Coarsegold Online, a massive multiplayer roleplaying game. Not only does the game provide a place for Anda to explore her identity, but it also allows her to investigate socioeconomic issues around the world and close to home.
Cory Doctorow knocks it out of the park in his debut graphic novel! He highlights complex topics like gold farming, economic inequality, and labor rights all with a feminist message.
Jen Wang's illustrations are stunning. Real life characters are juxtaposed with their online avatars and in some panels the lines are blurred. The characters' expressions are exquisite – they convey feeling and humanize the drawings. Her art is dynamic with perfect coloring.
I highly recommend this book to readers of all ages. It's a page turner and will pique interest in "real-life" issues.
Posted by crossin on 11/04/14
The holiday chaos is in full swing. Now that many retailers put out Christmas displays well before Halloween, it feels like Thanksgiving gets lost. I miss the days when stores waited until after Thanksgiving to deck the halls, and people spent turkey day with their families doing activities other than planning their Black Friday shopping. Instead of clipping coupons and heading out after dinner to stand in line at the mall, relax and watch one of these Thanksgiving-themed movies—it might make you realize your family's not so dysfunctional after all. Happy Thanksgiving!


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Inspired by all the members of the Escher Print Gallery group. Done with the GIMP and MathMap.
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leila, you don't need to change anything in the formula, the region you erase in the middle of the image can be any shape, round, square or random.
Kirsty- check out the "Escher's Droste Print Gallery" or Mathmap groups here on flickr, or the "Droste Effect Tutorial" set in my photo stream.
oh so the different outputs is based on the transparency of where i have erased.. so if i erase the middle of the camera lens.. it will know to create a circular image? (so i dont need to change any numbers or anything..) your help is wonderful, again.. i appreciate it.. also how did you figure out that you could do this.. i am so amazed, i want to learn everything about this.. i have read tons of articles online regarding mc escher and droste (cocoa).. is there a book or a magazine that helps people learn new editing skills? i use photoshop, but this is the stuff i love doing.. i recently learned how to do the 360 panorama.. everything i have really learned thus far has been on flickr.. is this the recommended forum.. i know some photographers and artists don't like to reveal their skills.. and by all means if they want to keep it private then i totally understand, but any help is always welcomed.. thank you again for your time :)
leila, yes it is based on the shape of the transparent region.
For more information on what you can do with Mathmap, you should check out the mathmap pool here on flickr, there is lots of good information and helpful folks in that group. The Escher Droste Print Gallery is another great group where you can learn more about this effect, and you can learn about the history of the effect for people like me or sebprzd by reading the various group discussions.
Aside from that I don't know of any magazines or books that help you learn graphics skills, but I am certain that they exist.
Most of what you see in my stream, including hdr, the droste effect and little planets, I learned from others here on flickr. So if you ask me, flickr is a great place to learn new tricks. Many people here are willing to share, or at least help you to discover things for yourself.
Also, you can read this article about the droste effect and how the math was discovered: escherdroste.math.leidenuniv.nl/
and this one is great too:
And the original Lenstra article:
Josh.. thank you so much for all of your help... i have finally figured out how to do the spiral (with your help and the groups help and to everyone i am indebted).. i am really excited to learn new things and am going to be spending a majority of spring break learning this awesome program.. i have been a member of flickr for about a week now and i have learned more on here than i have learned in classes.. amazing.. thank you.. and your work is inspiring.. i am now a member of those groups.. so i look forward to learning more cool techniques.. thank you again.. :)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "wow", and we'd love to have this added to the group!
totally crazy!
amazing work man, see your picture in the french mag " pour la science", very amazing !
so cool!
Nice pic!!!!!!!!!
J'avais perdu votre page! super!
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- Check out the Eschers Droste Print Gallery Group. I have posted all the code and links there. You can also find a droste effect tutorial in my sets. However, I would recommend skipping Mathmap and just go straight to the PixelBender plugin for Photoshop. It is much easier to use and much faster. Just search google for pixelbender droste plugin.
today i set up the PixelBender plugin for Photoshop
but i aslo have a problem is how to change a code to get a circle
i come from china ,i am a student,my english is very poor,i can not undersand so much, can you do it for me in detail in mathmap and photoshop? can you tell me how to change the code in mathmap and photoshop?such as r1,p1,and so on.
can you send me a e-mail how to change code in detail about this image?
You don't need to change any code. You only need to change the user settings, either in mathmap or pixelbender. For this image make a transparent area in a circular shape (Erase the lens- make sure it is transparent, not just white. To do this you have to make the background layer into a regular layer so that when you erase it is transparent). Then use the pixel bender plugin and just make sure that you check the "Internal Transparency" check box. Then adjust R1,R2,P1,P2 using the sliders. If you still need help, I would suggest that you post your question in the Escher Droste Print Gallery Group.
is there any way you can do this without photoshop or any other software. just taking the picture??
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/$1paulroz$1] No.

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weeping willow Tree
I planted 2 weeping willow trees 9 foot from my house. I think I might have planted them too close to my house. I think I will have someone dig them up so is there a willow tree I can plant 9 feet from my house?
This post was edited by lostsoul62 on Tue, Jun 3, 14 at 22:28
There are some dainty corkscrew type willows. Kinda neat in an unusual way. If I recall Whaas owns one. They may be more appropriate near a residence.
My neighbor has a weeping willow that is a decade old and probably forty tall by fifty wide. Impressive it is. Strong wooded it is not. Then again if it blows over you can start a new one from a cutting lol. My kid absolutely loves playing under it. Neat tree but it needs some room.
How about a weeping cherry tree. Could I plant that 9 feet from the house?
The link is just to some random company with a decent website that lists sizes for different cherries.
Any of those I would be comfortable planting. If you pick a full size one in twenty years when it is huge and glorious you may have to cut it down as its hugging your home. The dwarf ones might never be too big. Your decision.
I have some arborvitae close to my house. If the snow does not get them during the next several years I may have to consider removal as they are outgrowing their space. Then again they have provided a decade of usefullness already.
Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.kinseyfamilyfarm.com/nursery-plants/cherry-trees.html


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2011 Results
STX Europe 1Q 2011 - Improvements Continuing
Highlights: - EBITDA of NOK 424 million in Q1 2011 compared with NOK 88 million in Q1 2010. - Profit before tax of NOK 334 million for Q1 2011 (Q1 2010: NOK -151 million). - Orderbook situation: • Order intake of NOK 1 708 million in Q1 2010 (Q1 2010: NOK 2 808 million). • 7 vessels successfully delivered in first quarter 2011. • Order backlog of 57 vessels end of first quarter 2011 totalling NOK 27 994 million (Q1 2010: NOK 22 321 million) - Singapore listed STX OSV Holdings Limited ("STX OSV"), had continued strong performance in Q1 2011 with an EBITDA result of NOK 439 million. - Positive development of the shares of STX OSV, with a share price increase of 4.4% during the first quarter - to a closing price at 31 March 2011 of S$1.19. STX Europe holds a 69.02% equity stake in STX OSV which has a market capitalization of approx. NOK 6.1 billion as of 11 May 2011. - Cruise & Ferries had much improved results compared to previous periods, but still making losses. The market and order book situation in Cruise & Ferries is still challenging, especially in STX Finland. - Consolidated interest bearing liabilities (ex. construction loans) reduced by NOK 305 million (-16.7%) to NOK 1 824 million in first quarter 2011.
Dockwise Secures $55m in Contracts
Dockwise Ltd. announced 12 new awards totaling $55m, of which six, to the value of more than $15m, are for execution in Q4 2011. The remaining contracts are for execution in 2012 and 2013. Furthermore the company has entered into a Master Service Agreement (MSA) with Keppel of Singapore for transportation of their jack-up and semi-submersible drilling units. The $55m awards comprise contracts for transportation of four jack-up drilling rigs, one semi-submersible drilling rig
OceanFreight Inc. Reports 2Q Results
OceanFreight Inc. (NASDAQ: OCNF) announced for the three-month period ended June 30, 2011 the company reported a Net Loss of $1 million or $0.16 basic and diluted loss per share. Included in these results is a loss of $2.0 million associated with the sale of M/T Olinda. Excluding this item, Net Income for the second quarter of 2011 would amount to $1 million or $0.16 cents basic and diluted earnings per share. On July 20, 2011
Conrad Announces Q1 2011 Results
Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink Sheets: CNRD.PK) announced today its first quarter 2011 results and backlog, and discussed challenges presented by the rising waters of the Mississippi River and the Atchafalaya River. For the quarter ended March 31, 2011, Conrad achieved net income of $3.7 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.58 compared to net income of $1.7 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.27 during the first quarter of 2010
DryShips Reports 2Q Results
DryShips Inc. (NASDAQ: DRYS) announced its unaudited financial and operating results for the second quarter and six month period ended June 30, 2011. For the second quarter of 2011, the company reported a net loss of $114.1m, or $0.33 basic and diluted loss per share. Included in the second quarter 2011 results are infrequently occurring and non-cash items, totaling $131.5 million, or $0.37 per share which are described below
Stealthgas Receives New LPG Ship
STEALTHGAS INC. (Nasdaq:GASS), a ship-owning company serving primarily the liquified petroleum gas (LPG) sector of the international shipping industry, announced today the delivery of Gas Cerberus, new charter arrangements for three vessels, the sale of four vessels and first quarter 2011 financial results release date, conference call and webcast. Update on Newbuilding Program: On April 20, 2011, the Company took delivery of the 5,000cbm LPG carrier, Gas Cerberus
AWO's Allegretti to Push AMP Agenda at House Hearing
AMP to Testify on Administration's Failure to Comply With Federal Law During 2011 SPR Draw Down; Will Stress How to Avoid a Repeat During Future Draw Downs. Thomas Allegretti will testify on behalf of the American Maritime Partnership regarding the Administration's failure to comply with federal law during the summer 2011 draw down of the Strategic Petroleum Oil Reserve (SPR) before House Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation
St Lawrence Seaways: New Vessels, New Technology, Tonnage Up
New ships and new navigational technology play a part as Seaways report 2012 tonnage exceeds forecasts A number of newly built state-of-the art vessels came into service within the Seaway in 2012, boasting sharp increases in fuel efficiency and reductions in emission levels. "These new vessels, part of a billion dollar fleet renewal effort by domestic and ocean carriers, combined with our marketing efforts which have recorded 10
Feds Urged to Use U.S. Tonnage in SPR Moves
With Rising Gas Prices Fueling SPR Speculation, American Vessel Operators Urge Feds to Work With Industry To Prepare For Future Drawdowns. Foreign Ships Given Preference During Last Summer's Drawdown. In a letter to the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Energy (DOE) and Transportation (DOT), the American Maritime Partnership (AMP), a broad-based coalition representing U.S.-flag vessel operators and allied interests
Wilhelmsen Holding Q1 2011 Results
Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA (WWH) delivered a substantial increase in operating profit year over year backed by a rebound in its shipping activities. WWH posted an operating profit of USD 57.7 million for the first quarter of 2011, up 31% from USD 44.0 million in the similar quarter of 2010 (corresponding period of 2010 hereafter in brackets). Total income amounted to USD 753.2 which is up almost 18% from 2010 (USD 639.7 million).
U.N. Calls for Maritime Support to Libya
According to United Nations, Libyan authorities need an international maritime force to help as they are unable to halt the illicit trade in oil or the flow of weapons in and out of the country, says a Reuter's report. UN likely increase pressure on major world powers to consider
Asia: LPG Shipping and LNG Pricing
While declining Asian LNG prices have reduced margins on the long-distance LNG trade, causing spot-charter rates for LNG vessels to fall, LPG shipping earnings are forecast to remain buoyant on the back of low oil prices and the absence of fuel substitution.
UK flag fleet Size Declines
According to UK's Department of Transport (DFT) the UK fleet size fell in 2014 from 16th place to 20th place, in terms of deadweight tonnage, decreasing by 17 per cent. Ships registered in the Crown Dependencies (primarily the Isle of Man) remained at 12th place despite tonnage decreasing
Marine Lubricants Market to Reach US$9.36 Billion by 2018
Marine lubricants market's revenue is set to grow at a CAGR of 6.13% during the forecast period, eventually reaching a value of US$9.36 billion by the end of 2018. With regard to volume, the market totaled 2,272.6 kilo tons in 2011 and is expected to rise to 2,852
Piracy Incidents Rose 26% in 2014: Report
Incidents of piracy and armed robbery at sea increased 26% in 2014, the highest number of incidents since 2011, according to a report released by Control Risks yesterday. Control Risks, a London based global risk and strategic consulting firm
BP Quits Indonesian Blocks on Risk Concerns
UK-listed energy giant BP has decided to relinquish two exploration blocks to Indonesia, after a survey of the blocks found them to be high risk, the company said on Friday. "Following the result of the 3D seismic evaluation, earlier this quarter we have made the decision to relinquish
AIS Marks Hazardous Reefs Following Oil Spills
Vesper Marine has been awarded the contract to provide Virtual Automatic Identification System (AIS) Beacons to mark seven reefs hazardous to shipping in the Bay of Plenty, as well as provide a coastal monitoring capability. The beacons will alert ships' crews and the local
Bulk Carrier Freight Rates Predicted to Peak in 2016
"A fundamental and sustainable dry bulk market recovery is expected in the second half of 2015 and throughout 2016, when the total dry bulk market balance could peak at 88%, with peaks during the fourth quarter close to 92%. Improved tonnage balance in 2015/2016 should drive up bulk rates
NZ Report: Human Error to Blame for Rena Grounding
New Zealand's Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) published its final report into the grounding of containership Rena in October 2011. The TAIC's investigation found that the grounding was a result of improper crew practices
Teekay Tankers to Acquire 5 Tankers
Teekay Tankers Ltd. announced that it will acquire four coated Aframax tankers and one uncoated Aframax tanker for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $230 million. The five vessels, which are expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2015, were constructed in 2008
US Jury Rules in Favor of Apache Corp.
Apache Corp was not in breach of contract in a lawsuit brought by Houston-based oil and gas producer W&T Offshore Inc in 2011, a federal jury found on Monday, according to a court filing. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas has accepted the jury verdict and W&T
Chevron Starts Oil Production in Gulf of Mexico
Chevron Corporation announced today that the Hess Corporation-operated Tubular Bells deepwater project, located in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, has started crude oil and natural gas production. The field is located 135 miles (217 km) southeast of New Orleans, in approximately 4,300 feet (1
SBM Offshore Reaches Out-of-court Settlement
SBM Offshore today reached an out-of-court settlement ex Article 74 of the Dutch Criminal Code with the Dutch Public Prosecutor's Office (Openbaar Ministerie) over the inquiry into alleged improper payments. Furthermore, the United States Department of Justice has informed SBM
WHOI: Fukushima Radioactivity Detected Off West Coast
Monitoring efforts along the Pacific Coast of the U.S. and Canada have detected the presence of small amounts of radioactivity from the 2011 Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant accident 100 miles (150 km) due west of Eureka, California. Scientists at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Freight Rate Peak Forecasted for 2016
The supply/demand imbalance that drove dry bulk markets down to 2009 levels during the first half of the year is set for adjustment, with Newport Shipping Group predicting an improved tonnage balance over the next couple of years, resulting in a freight rate peak in the 2016/2017 period.


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from the launching-old-ones-didn't-work-out dept.
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How did things change when Obama took over from Bush? Herr Bush had his own cult. It was a multi-teired cult, with military industrial people on the inner circle, oil industry in the second circle, bankers in the third circle, and the fourth circle was composed of any rich idiot who cared to worship Bush and his war machinery. And, the whole republican party invited every imbecile who was frightened of the terr'ists to sit on the outer fringes to worship Bush.
If we're going to compare the cults, I can forgive the black folk who are in love with the half-black president a whole lot easier than I can forgive everyone who worshipped Bush.
Which cult do you happen to belong to, anyway?
You are correct, and even the people like Ishihara who lives through those "good old days" also lived through the aftermath of WW2 and the suffering that the country had to endure. Since then there has been a strong pacifist movement in Japan. A few years back the government was talking about removing the non-aggression clause from the constitution but it was a very unpopular policy. Japanese people mostly recognize how good peace has been to them and how much better off they are now than they would ever have been under the old system, even if they had won.
You know you've landed gear-up when it takes full power to taxi.


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wifi signal weak after screen replacement
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I ordered a new wifi cable for my iPad 3 Wi-Fi and installed the cable without any problems now the signal is very weak. I have to be almost right next to the router to get a strong signal. Could the new cable have been bad initially? Tried reseating the cable and resetting the network setting on the ipad, still not luck.


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I rent, and the previous GE unit where I live finally broke down (it was quite old). I was really surprised at how much I love this washer, I wasn't expecting much after reading it's features after my landlord bought this model as a replacement (I'm sure this must have been the cheapest model in the store). My clothes come out much cleaner than with the old model and actually cleaner and better smelling than my sisters very expensive fancy front loading washer and wash is done in half the time. There is no gentle cycle but the permanent press light seems fine on everything I've put it in. Spin cycle really works well as everything seems to dry much faster now as well. I think this is pretty quiet, no problems like previous reviewer. Very happy with it overall, one pet peeve is the way water level is labeled, 'small, large, extra large, super' , like they forgot about 'medium'.
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Earlier this month I wrote a review of this machine with my complaint that it did not adequately rinse my laundry. Since then I have found the answer to this problem. Set the machine on "Power Rinse" regardless of whether or not you will be using fabric softener. In doing this, a spin is added after the wash cycle, and the tub fills with the same amount of water that was used for the wash cycle for the rinse and spin. I'm very relieved to have discovered this and only wish this information had been printed in the manual. Probably it was not because this cycle takes more water and energy, but at least my laundry is rinsed!
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great washer lacks features
By loretta86
from Undisclosed
I bought this washer because i wanted one without all the electrinical stuff. Its a great washer just wish it had a delicate feature. Did find out you have to have power wash setting turned on or your clothes do not come completely clean
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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great features
By giggles456
from gilberts, illinois
Works very well for our family! The washing time is perfect!
Great Features!
By lsteele
from Manderson, SD, United States
The washer is quiet, fast and rings my clothes really good!
Very pleased so far
By Semma
from Little River,SC
Have had it a few months and so far am pleased. It does make a different sound from what I am used to but the clothes are well washed.
Very nice
By Thomas111
from Ventura, CA, United States
Washer does a very good job of cleaning my clothes and is quiet compared to others I have owned or used in the past. Easy-to-use controls make it simple and efficient.
Not happy
By Washer35
from New Jersey, United States
Bought to replace a GE model that worked great for many years, this model and maybe other GE washing machines is not nearly as good. Our laundry room is in the basement but the waste pipe is in the ceiling. The discharge pump on this model would not pump the water the seven feet to the sewer line. We had to hire a plumber to relocate the machine to where we had a slop-sink with a stronger pump. Also, there is no thermostat to regulate the water temp. The computer provides an alternating amount of hot water and cold water based on time. Warm water is not consistently the same temperature and often is nearly as cold as the cold setting. Plus because the input is based on time, the level is not consistently the same. Very poorly designed.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Worst washer ever!
By Tabbywv
from Charleston, WV
I bought this product because it was a GE Appliance and I got a very good deal (I was so excited). When I purchased it I did not know that this product was no longer being manufactured. I can certainly understand why. I almost have to stand on my head to get the clothes out of the bottom of the washer. I have to use kitchen tongs to try and reach them (which is not at all easy since I have back problems). But not only did I purchase the washer, I purchased a 3 year extended warranty (which I normally never do).
Bad product. I expect better from GE.
By Harto
from Newport, KY, United States
I bought this almost a month ago and am tired of it.
Premature agitator failure.
By Bads
from Creswell, OR, United States
The agitator started falling apart 6 months into use. First one fin. Now 3 fins broke off and the cup fell down into the center? I have been dealing with a mother who has been very ill making several round trips of 1800 miles and staying and was unable to contact GE until now. 6 months after warranty. I don't understand why the agitator would just disintegrate like that. Never had it happen before in any other machine.
Question on agitator
By pat9
from Burlington, ON, Canada
I purchased this product two days ago, noticing the agitation on all cycle options (colors, whites, and perma press) is very, very slow as compared to the machine it replaced and all others we have operated. Is this unusual?
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I was here for a conference. Words cant explain how stunning this hotel is. Pictures simply do not do it justice. Be sure to get a copy of the hotel history. The staff was great. I didn't eat at the main restaurant. I ate at the small bar in the back of the hotel. I believe it is the Tap Room. The bartenders were very friendly especially after visiting them more than once. The only thing I did not like was the fact that my room faced an office building next door. I couldn't open the curtains for the most part. Also beware of parking in the deck. You have to park in a certain location or you may end up blocked in by cars that have been parked by the valet. I also had a great time just walking around downtown. There was shopping and places to eat.
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3000 km of trails.
Snow in abundance.
Many groomed trails.
An immense snow-blanketed paradise.
Majestic mountains.
Nice rides.
A winter tour of Gaspésie! Why not? Skilled at making you appreciate winter, Gaspésie has a whirlwind of activities: backcountry skiing, downwhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, dog sledding, ice climbing and snowmobiling.
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You can view it online.
You can also download this guide in PDF format for your smart phone, your tablet or your e-reader. Please note you must have or create a Gaspésie I love you Passport. You must visit this page to create it: http://www.tourisme-gaspesie.com/inscription.html.
If you love Gaspésie, you'll also love... Bas-Saint-Laurent, Côte-Nord (Manicouagan and Duplessis) and the Îles de la Madeleine!Discover the maritime regions of Québec: 3000 kilometres (1900 miles) of coastline, 13 species of whales, 15 national parks and wildlife reserves, over 40 lighthouses along the Lighthouse Trail, regional cuisine and more! Visit our website to plan your stay www.quebecmaritime.ca.
June to September 2015
Follow the evolutionary contemporary work of art circuit integrating horticultural and durable elements at the enchanting site of the Parc de la Pointe-Taylor.
Consult the pratical guide or the website for more details.
June 18 to 21, 2015, Gaspé
A sporting and cultural gathering dedicated to people aged 50 and up where competitions (in several disciplines) are followed by cultural activities.
Registration from January to May.
June 23 and 24, 2015 (Parc national de l'Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé)
Experience this Saint-Jean celebration on a magnificent heritage site. Imagine a huge natural amphitheatre between the wharf and the Rocher Percé, with three bonfires, storytellers and musicians.
June 26 to July 4, 2015
International artistic event showcasing both emerging and established francophone singers and songwriters. Close to thirty shows are presented to the public.
June 27 to 29, 2015
Event exclusive to Eastern Québec, a North American car rally competition where more than 40 modified cars test their speed and skills on gravel and on managed sites.
June 27 to September 27, 2015
BUZZ is the theme of the 16th edition of the International Garden Festival. This edition presents conceptual gardens by designers from Montréal, Toronto and Winnipeg and from Israel, United States, Brazil, France, Germany, South Korea, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. The Festival also presents extra-mural gardens on the Place de la Dauversière in Montréal and in the nearby communities of Sainte-Flavie and Mont-Joli.The International Garden Festival is the leading contemporary garden festival in North America. Since its inception in 2000, more than 150 gardens have been exhibited at Grand-Métis and as extra-mural projects in Canada and around the world. Presented at Les Jardins de Métis, the Festival is held on a site adjacent to the historic gardens created by Elsie Reford, thereby establishing a bridge between history and modernity, and a dialogue between conservation, tradition and innovation. Each year the Festival exhibits conceptual gardens created by more than seventy architects, landscape architects and designers from various disciplines in a pristine environment on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.
July to September, 2015
Festival featuring photographic exhibits and video projections in 13 host towns of the Gaspésie. The flagship event, the photographer tour, takes place August 20 to 24, 2015.
July 4 to September 5, 2015
At the Parc de la Pointe-Taylor, discover an outdoor market offering regional agri-food products, artworks by Gaspesian artists and artisans and entertainment.
July 9 to 12, 2015
Performing arts, visual arts, and heritage meet in a festive and family environment. Featuring guided visits, artisans, and many shows and activities for children.
July 17 to 26, 2015 (Stade Fournier)
A perfect sporting event, this softball tournament presents the best provincial teams in the four male and female classes.
Family area with entertainment, exhibitors, happy hour, huge fireworks.


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Explore the personal stories of Syrian refugees in Lebanon
28 Aug 2011 14:47 GMT | Politics, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey
Syrian security forces have shot dead two people and wounded nine others in the northwestern province of Idlib, activists from the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.
"Two people were killed and another nine wounded in the Khan Sheikhun area near Idlib [city] during an incursion by security forces and the army," Rami Abdel Rahman, the UK-based head of the group, told the AFP news agency on Sunday.
Activists also told Al Jazeera that two Syrians died of their critical wounds on Sunday in Homs and Deraa provinces, and that one person was found dead in Harasta, a Damascus suburb, after snipers opened fire.
Security forces pursuing a deadly crackdown against President Bashar al-Assad's critics stormed villages in the eastern Deir ez-Zor province, raiding houses and making arrests, activists said on Sunday.
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Arrests also were reported in Idlib province. Intermittent gunfire erupted in several areas across the country.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and the Local Co-ordination Committees reported that one man had been shot overnight in the Damascus suburb of Saqba.
Residents also reported gun battles between Assad supporters and army defectors in the Qadam suburb.
The clashes reportedly started after four to five soldiers joined protests.
Meanwhile, sources in Syria told Al Jazeera that a 12-year-old boy was killed and four people wounded, including a woman, when pro-government loyalists fired indiscriminately in Albu Bukamal near the Iraqi border, and then proceeded to loot shops.
On Saturday, activists said one demonstrator was killed and 10 hurt when security forces attacked the Rifai mosque in the capital's western suburb of Kafarsouseh.
Activists said security forces stormed the mosque, attacking Osama al-Rifai, the 80-year-old imam, and arrested about 150 people.
Later in the day, protesters from Douma, on the outskirts of Damascus, marched towards the centre of the city to protest against the mosque attack. When the protesters arrived in the suburb of Saqba, security forces opened fire on them and one person was killed, according to activists.
Arab League initiative 'rejected'
The months-long crackdown on protesters prompted the Arab League to agree to go to Damascus bearing "an initiative to solve the crisis" in Syria, a statement said after a special meeting of Arab foreign ministers in Egypt.
The ministers "asked the secretary-general of the Arab League to carry out an urgent mission to Damascus and transmit the Arab initiative to resolve the crisis to the Syrian leadership," the statement said on Sunday.
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The statement also called for an end to the bloodshed in Syria that opposition activists say has left more than 2,200 people dead and urged respect for the Syrian people's right to see political, social and economic reforms.
The ministers expressed their "concern faced with the grave developments on the Syrian scene" and called in their statement for an "end to the spilling of blood and follow the way of reason before it is too late."
However, Syria on Sunday rejected the statement, in a diplomatic protest memo presented to the Arab League, sources told Al Jazeera.
The memo said the release of the statement was in contrast to what was agreed to during the meeting. According to the Syrians, they agreed on a visit from the Arab League chief Nabil el-Araby, but said that no statement was going to be issued at the end.
Syria was apparently surprised by the statement, which according to their protest memo, is a violation to the principles of collective Arab action.
'Lost confidence'
Russia also announced it was sending a senior envoy to Damascus on Monday, according to the Itar-Tass news agency.
Meanwhile, Turkish President Abdullah Gul said his country had "lost confidence" in the Syrian leadership.
"We are really very sad," he told the Anatolian news agency. "Incidents are said to be 'finished' and then another 17 people are dead. How many will it be today? Clearly we have reached a point where anything would be too little too late. We have lost our confidence."
In another exertion of power, Syrian authorities on Sunday banned three prominent opposition figures from leaving the country to take part in a televised debate in neighbouring Lebanon.
Michel Kilo, Loay Hussein and Fayez Sara were to take part in a televised panel discussion to be aired by the US-funded Al-Hurra television. Hussein said they were told by Syrian immigration authorities at the border that they were forbidden from leaving out of concern for their safety in Lebanon.
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More than 150 Syrian expatriates reportedly detained at rally in support of the uprising in their country.
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The US war of words against Syria is marred by hypocrisy and a lack of realism.
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Academic poets can't read, and slam poets can't write; for 10 years, the Page Meets Stage reading series in NYC has been refuting that tired claim. Taylor Mali returns to AWP for the fourth year in a row with a new combination of poets—ostensibly two each from page and stage—who will answer one another, poem for poem, in an ongoing effort to prove, as Horace said over 2,000 years ago, that the poetry most deserving of our approbation is that which can delight and instruct at the same time.
Title: Page Meets Stage Tenth Anniversary Showdown hosted by Taylor Mali
Featuring: Richard Blanco, Mahogany Browne, Bao Phi, Nikola Madzirov
Day: 4/9/2015
Time: 12:00:PM – 01:15:PM
Location: Minneapolis Convention Center (1301 Second Avenue South)
Room: Room 101 J, Level 1
Called the series "where the Pulitzer Prize meets the Poetry Slam," Page Meets Stage is neither a competition nor an ivory circle, but an ongoing verse conversation on wonder and craft that has built a vital bridge between poetry and performance. Wildly popular at AWP, it has packed its assigned room to capacity every year.


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Labor Day Word Search
Labor Day is a day to remember all the people who work to make our life better. Show kids how the jobs span all types of professions for people in all walks of life.
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Speaking of Solstice (a poem)
Speaking of Solstice
Summer arrived abruptly this year;
A little earlier than scheduled.
She did not have to evict Spring,
Spring was absent without leave
Left us with cold rain, cold nights
Dark days
Left us frustrated, wanting to experience
seasonal change.
Spring Flings
Birds and bees and peepers
Walking through the woods
We missed the fragrance of Madrone blooming
The scent a blend of Orange blossoms, Jasmine and Patchouli
So Summer stepped in,
No nonsense now, she said.
Now the grass is brown
Madrone is shedding, going to sleep.
Summer shall give us hot days
And cool nights
We better get used to it.
lilod June 21 2011
Loved it. It was a strange spring for all. We fried in heat or drowned in rain. I was celebrating the soltice today and wondering what summer would bring. I cannot complain about spring.........our property looks like a tropical rainforest and the mornings and evenings are ethereal in the mist. But, having gardened all my life, I'm having to just play it by ear this year as it seems like Earth Mother just threw out the rule book. ;-)
This definitely was a strange spring. Some things never had a chance to bloom, some did twice and some are missing.
Love your poem.
With all the rain we had, sluggs should be in abundance. The birds are missing their morning treat under the birdbath, a surefire way to find some. Not a one to found, nor in the hostas or anywhere else. Asked my son who has a slugg haven back by the alley, has not seen any this year either.
Thanks Lilod. I really like your poem. I put some music on the page. If you are on Firefox, you may not be able to play the mp3, they said their flash crashed. It works well on other browsers.
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Palm Lodge has been offering the discerning visitor to our beautiful city excellent service for nearly 6 years. It opened its doors with 13 rooms and has since grown to 25 luxury en suite rooms. We are within walking distance under 1km from the University of the FreeState, Mimosa Mall, Ster Kinekor, Grey College, Medi Clinic, Pick and Pay, Game, Woolworths, 11 Premium Restaurants and much more. Further away 3km is the Sand Du Plessis Theater, Waterfront, Sports Stadiums, Universitas Hospital, and Tempe Military Base.We offer Safe Parking, En Suite bathrooms, TVs with MNET, Working Desks, Heaters, Roof Fans, Swimming Pool, BBQ Facilities and a Lovely English Breakfast.Welcome to Palm LodgeInformation missing or incorrect? Tell us!
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This work requires Huawei 4G/3G/2G cell-level optimisation experience. VoLTE, Huawei SingleRAN and multi-vendor experience is "nice-to-have". Using Accuver XCAP tool to analyse Drop calls, Failed calls, Bad Voice quality, CSFB and SRVCC failures in 4G/3G/2G network (Ericsson technology) Find-out reasons for...
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NSN Flexi Installation and Commissioning Engineers wanted for a growing team working in the field on 2G, 3G & 4G networks. The NSN Engineer will be working across the London and South East area and you will have your own transport and tools. The NSN Flexi Engineers will have experience with:...
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You said that well, I got Lenny 12 days after losing Rocky, too soon, well a little, it took longer to bond, after the grief, but we did and my reasons were like you say, sometimes we need a little longer, but there is a space to fill not to replace but to honour...that's the truth. A donation to an animal cause is another one....but there are so many unfortunate kitties waiting and to find a loving home is so difficult...so when a person is ready it is indeed a good idea to continue that love and give to an animal in an unfortunate situation....eventually, again.
My thoughts to everyone that has lost a loved cat and peace in dealing with the incredible sorrow and loss.
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> For those who can't bring themselves to add a new kitty >to theirthe same for others.
>lives: One of my areas of interest when I was earning my >MA in
>Psychology was grief therapy. My mentor worked with pet >>mourning, and she said something during a therapy >meeting that has
>stuck with me ever since. She said that our pets leave >our lives to
>allow space for another lucky one to receive the special >home and care
>and love we offer. Bringing a new animal and a new love >into our life
>doesn't dishonor the pet we've lost; it honors his or her >memory and
>the place they had in our lives as a continuing legacy >of love. So we
>need not feel disloyal for eventually finding a new kitty >to love!
>That idea has helped me over the years and losses, and I hope it does
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small red bumps, hormone related or not?
I will try to describe this as good as possible. I get these small red dot like bumps. when one first comes up it itches like crazy then the itch stops after a day or two, but the bump stays there and will eventually get about the size of a quarter. they use to only come up on the front side of my arm toward the armpit, then they came up only on the side of my face in front of my ear and now I only get them on my chest. they stay for appx. 2 to 3 months and as they start to go away the center feels real soft and the outside is more like a red ring. I know it is not a ringworm. My gyno told me a long time ago they were nerve endings that tend to be inflamed from lack of hormone. he would give me a little extra in my shot of hormone and pow they would dissapear, but I seem to get them alot in the summer and have gone to a dermatologist and he says no I am just allergic to something, my family Dr. also says not related to hormone, but has no answer for it.I am just wondering since there is such a lot of people here maybe someone has had these or can put a name on it.Thanks, I enjoy this whole site so much, everyone tends to want to help one another and I appreciate it so much.
I never had this problem but for some reason it caught my interest. I did a quick search on google on "itchy red bumbs" and got a lot of hits. This is a link to a dermatologists' discussion on the subject and they seem a bit clueless. Do you have a dog or cat? The docs seemed to like the veterinary connection.
Here is a link that might be useful: itchy red bumps
I do have a dog,but got these yrs. before I had a dog. I only get 1 or 2 of the bumps and they only itch when they first come up then there is no more itching.If I was to take a soapy rag and scrub them like crazy they go away faster, but still takes a month or so. they are not painful or anything it's just the fact they are there and wanting a name to put on them so I can see what causes them.


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Thanks to some fine GW gardeners I found out yesterday that the eggs in the photo below are those of the squash vine borer. Thought you might like to see them.
I'd thought that the eggs were primarily laid at the base, but mine were mostly on the leaf tops. These eggs are miniscule - smaller than the head of a pin. Reddish-brown. Squishable.
I wish the photo was better, sorry about that. The eggs are mostly on the top leaf. Maybe this message will help someone like me that just wants some decent squash! Happy Gardening! Maureen
Hi George! I copied and pasted the below to explain why most of the eggs were on top of the plant. It was a fluke!
They are definitely svb eggs - I confirmed this today with an entomologist. It isn't so odd that the majority of eggs were laid on top of the leaf when you know the circumstances. I saw the moth, got some netting and placed it over the plants. I apparently didn't cover the base of the plants well enough because upon checking on them in the morning, I found myself looking at the moth, sitting on top of a leaf waiting to get out! LOL And some eggs were indeed laid near the base of the plants. I also noticed that some damage had already been done, obviously from an earlier visit. There were tiny moist spots on the stems where larvae had already entered so I dealt with them as best I could.
Thanks George!
Hey Trev - yeah, I just did some research, and found this link below. While I was inspecting my plant leaves, I found a very large stinkbug looking-thing at the base of one of the plants. After finding this link below, it looked exactly like that bug. As always, thank you very much for always supplying answers to my questions. You're awesome, dude!
Here is a link that might be useful: squash bug eggs
I have never seen a vine borer moth nor its eggs,
but they have caused me much grief in my quest for a real large pumkin. I am in georgia, and folks tell me you cannot grow giant pumpkins here. I had a 98lb one 2years ago, and I slowed the little devils down by painting the stems with sevin paste. (the neighbors think I'm nuts). However the plant and pumpkin stopped growing around end of July. I don't know the reason, I pinned the vine borers and did not loose the plant. This season, I will try the row covers on two plants, one I will hand pollinate, and keep the cover on until I get female blossoms 10ft from main stem. The second I will hand pollinate and keep the cover on as long as possible. I may try a systemic bug killer on one also, but that changes the variables too much for a decent analysis.
Thoughts anyone.
pardon the spelling, I got lasy and couldn't find a spell check.
Interesting. I knew what squash bug eggs looked like, but not SVB eggs. Though, it does make sense because I know what some other butterfly/moth eggs look like, and these look similar. Butterflies and moths usually flit around dropping off one egg at a time unlike some insects which sit there and lay big clusters or rows (like the squash bugs).
I'll keep my eye out for them to squish. Thanks for the tipoff.
They have gotten my zukes and squash three years running. Went as far last year to check each and every plant under the leaves and at the stem for those eggs, never saw them, but they did kill all of the plants. Dug out the borer, and topped that area off with new soil, still died.
Two folks at two local lawn & garden centers personally use sevin dust, and mention that neither of them have ever lost a plant to SVB.
This is such a helpful post. Thank you Maureen!
I am doing (for the first time) a full-force series of raised vegetable beds this year and I particularly want to make sure my yellow squash (straighneck) isn't eatened by a bug before the family/coworkers/neighbors get to enjoy it!
My mom laughs at me because every afternoon when I get off work, I go to the veggie beds and look for signs of pests . . . and the bad thing is, I don't necessarily know what to recognize as an "egg" or just a speck of something benign!
Thanks again! -- Amber
I spend several hours everyday out in my vegetable garden...
Today is the first day I have seen the SVB Moths flying around and landing on the Zucchini & Watermelon plants...
I have had 3 straight seasons of devastation from these little mofo's...
I have tried several different "bug killer" with no luck...
Can anyone recommend a natural home remedy that has brought success...
I am trying to steer clear of pesticidss...
I've had the most beautiful squash plants this year and came home today to find a huge one wilted. I've been sprinkling the base with sevin dust like every week and now they're still getting to them!!!!!!!! GGGGGRRRRRRRR...I've already lost all my yellow squash to them (SVB) this summer. All the rest of my pumpkin plants, about 7 of them...still look great but for how long. I look for the entry on the base but I can never see it. You'd think with all the crap the gov't comes up with, they'd come up with a solution to this havoc wreaking bug!!!!!!!!!!!!! At this point all I can do is pray and continue with Sevin dust unless anyone has any other advice...........Hope springs eternal! LOL
I sat by my zucchini plant this morning, weapons in hand (hydrogen peroxide and cute-tips) and picked off dozens of squash borer eggs. One was beginning to turn black and work it's way into the leaf stem, and another stem had evidence that a larva was just beginning his work (got him in very early stage.) We'll see if such diligence pays off!
Got these eggs this morning on my pumpkins. Been an epic battle with these evil SOBs errr I mean SVB O.o and plants are thriving after a good slice and dice of the grubs then THESE. Ug. Here we go again. They are scattered among the leaves to not so much at the bases anymore (the bases were buried so maybe? Neways...I'm prepared for as many rounds as it takes while the pumpkins are doing well! Lol
That isn't a squash borer, or even a moth. It's a net-winged beetle, perhaps Calopteron discrepans.
Here is a link that might be useful: Net-winged beetles.