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If you've had the pleasure of running around Central Park's reservoir—or, better yet, walking—these are some of the things you've likely spotted: waterfowl including mallards, mergansers, cormorants and probably a whole bunch of others (the list is hardly complete because I don't wear binoculars while running, and I don't break for birds in the middle of a jog; I'd never make it to the finish line if I did); picture-taking tourists blocking the path and basically daring you to run them over; other runners lapping you; and, finally, Central Park Conservancy volunteers on their hands and knees in the bushes.
It's not what you think: They're religiously ridding the park of invasive plants.
It's this last group that most intrigues me and typically occupies what little mental energy I have left after wondering whether the cramp in my side is heralding a heart attack. I applaud their volunteerism and their willingness to sacrifice their backs and knees for the greater good. After all, these aren't kids. I'd guess the average age is somewhere around 70.
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Nonetheless, as I've stated, I marvel at their commitment (and perhaps even more so at that of the invasive species). So when the opportunity arose recently to talk invasives with Maria Hernandez, the conservancy's director of horticulture, and some of her volunteers, I cut short my morning run to do so.
First off, I wanted to know what an invasive is. Perhaps I hadn't been paying attention, or I had better things to do in my youth, or maybe it was because Central Park was in such sordid condition back in those days—what with vandalism, peace rallies, erosion and general neglect—that the park's administration had bigger fish to fry, but I don't remember anyone being particularly worried about invasives.
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And indeed, even after talking with Ms. Hernandez as we stood along the reservoir's northern rim, I'm still not sure what invasives are or why I should be worried about them.
"They're not, by definition, bad," she explained. "They're just very aggressive."
Already, that's different from what I'd thought. I'd assumed invasives came over from someplace like Japan in the hold of a freighter, and given half a chance would overrun the park and then make a beeline for Midtown, perhaps even climbing skyscrapers, like those creepy red vines from Mars in Steven Spielberg's remake of "War of the Worlds." I didn't realize an invasive is basically any plant that's somewhere you don't want it to be.
I respect that Central Park is an artificial creation, more a work of art than of nature. But if we've gone to all the trouble and expense to create this glorious poem to photosynthesis, shouldn't the plants have some say in the matter—those high rollers overlooking the park on Fifth Avenue and Central Park West who help fund the Central Park Conservancy be darned?
Ms. Hernandez pointed to a bunch of beautiful sunflowers reaching toward the sky, kissing the hand of God. "They're very invasive but they're beautiful," she explained. In other words, they had to go—at least some of them. Then, speaking of the three volunteers who were down on all fours in front of us, she added: "They're trying to expose the grass and the coreopsis."
I was beginning to suspect that invasives were beyond me, both intellectually and philosophically, so I decided to focus on something perhaps slightly less arcane: human nature. What compels these volunteers—there are 223 of them working the park, some roaming far and wide, others staying in the same location season in, season out—to wage war against so ruthless and overwhelming an enemy?
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I believe it was at that moment that I mentioned the wind and that bodily function. Neither Ms. Priest nor her colleagues—Anne Shillinglaw and Peter Szabaga—flinched at the analogy.
"Do you remember what the park looked like in the '70s?" Ms. Priest said. "We're making huge progress. We've only been here one hour and 15 minutes and look what we've cleared already."
I was too diplomatic to reply, "But look what you didn't clear." Or maybe I did say so. Just to their east—and by just to their east I don't mean Madison Avenue, but maybe 12 inches away and for the next hundred feet—stood a dense wall of asters, also designated by Ms. Hernandez as an invasive. And did I mention the temperature was in the mid-90s along with the humidity?
Perhaps a better way to comprehend the commitment and esprit de corps behind these good Samaritans is Vietnam or Iraq, where our troops ultimately weren't necessarily fighting for some abstract notion like good versus evil, or even for their country. They were fighting for and alongside each other, a band of brothers.
"Plus, you work with the same people all the time," Ms. Priest stated, ratifying my insight, though I'd kept it to myself. "We have a blast."
"We feel the same way no matter the season," added Ms. Shillinglaw, when I raised the issue of the heat. She lives in Westchester and commutes into the city twice a week to pull weeds. "Whether it's the fall and we're raking leaves, or snow and ice and we're shoveling. We have a great time and we're together.
"I lived in the city for years and spent so much time in Central Park and want to give back," she explained. "And I love to weed."
Indeed, the trio also socializes outside the confines of the park. Ms. Priest throws an annual party before she returns to school in the fall. And they go on outings together, such as to museums. "You pay a high rent in the city," Ms. Priest said, motioning toward the epic skyline over her shoulder, "but you have a hell of a back yard."

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Wonder if the man is against alcohol. Seems to me alcohol is a lot more dangerous than marijuana.
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For being God's representative on earth the Pope seems quite reactionary. If a substance is legalized, the option to say no still exists. Moreover, if a person is set on consuming a particular drug, it's illegality is hardly an obstacle. By taking this stance, the Pope is showing how out of touch he really is with the common person with whom he is trying to ultimately connect.
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@Michael Hunt: Actually, the option to say No exists for nearly all illegal
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I really liked the Pope's statement "... say Yes to life...". This is a very positive reaction to the issue.
- 10:53 a.m. June 20, 2014
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I'm not a Catholic, but glad the Holy Father is taking a stand.
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What's the difference between a person who says yes and a person who says no? Empowered individuals possess a greater capability to say no to negative behavior and if power brokers like the Pope were to spend their vast resources working to empower people rather than set up arbitrary and often counterproductive constraints, we would be much better off. I guess that's the point of religion though, keep people behaving like sheep so there's a demand for shepherds.
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Who writes the headlines? I didn't see where the Pope said no. He said Yes to a bunch of other things that give options other than drugs.
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@slcdenizen: "What's the difference between a person who says yes and a
person who says no?"
Those who say yes to illegal drugs eventually destroy their lives and the lives of those they love. Those who say no to illegal drugs are free to think clearly in all their other deisions.
What the Pope is speaking is loving and is intended to improve people's lives.
Ye shall know the truth, and the truth will make you free.
- 3:50 p.m. June 20, 2014
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"Those who say yes to illegal drugs eventually destroy their lives and the lives of those they love."
Very bold claim! Very bold, false claim indeed.
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Pope Francis says nothing good will come from legalizing recreational
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My reply...90,000 men, women and children murdered in Mexico alone over drug prohibition. Does this ending sound good to you Pope Francis? Drug laws violate equality between citizen members. All churches should stand for equality under all laws. This is the rules for fair and just democracies. Which We Aren't At This Time....We Will Be Equal Under All Laws
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Columbia's program in environmental science and policy is an intensive 12-month course of study in which students complete a total of 54 points over three semesters. The first term, or summer term, introduces students to the fundamentals of earth systems and conservation biology, as well as environmental policy and management issues. In the fall and spring, students delve deeper into the formulation and management of public policy and financial management. Courses in the fall semester include Public Management, Ethics, Microeconomics, and Statistical Analysis. In the spring, students continue to study microeconomics and take a financial management course. Students integrate their academic knowledge and skills into the professional and practical focus of the Workshop course each semester. During the spring semester, students complete a capstone workshop in which they work with clients in the not-for-profit and public sectors, providing them with the applied practice of working on critical environmental policy and management issues. Clients in spring Workshop have included the United Nations, the Environmental Protection Agency, the Audubon Society, the NYC Economic Development Corporation, the NYC Mayor's Office, and the Natural Resources and Defense Council, among others.
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... place to enjoy for a few days but soon you will get bored of all the hill like tombs everywhere and temples. If your really into history then this wouId be perfect.
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... also, as my bus stand was very clearly labelled, as was the bus I was to take. I took some photos while waiting, and a friendly old woman sitting next to me figured out that she and I were taking the same bus and without using any word asked me to mind her things for a moment, to which I agreed. This again is something that never would happen in Sydney I'm pretty sure, and added to the other stories that I have of my encounters with Korean people makes me feel ...
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The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & Industry {KNCCI}, Nairobi County in partnership with EventUs Africa Ltd have organized the CITY TRANSPORT CONFERENCE & EXPO. {CITRA} ; scheduled for 24th to 26th September 2015 at Kasarani Sports Stadia indoor Arena, off Thika road.
An initiative that is set to reduce traffic congestion in Nairobi and its environs. I feel honored to be among the invited stakeholders for this forum. I wish to take this opportunity to extend my invitation to all those who read my blog. Come attend the inaugural City Transport conference and expo; let us reason together and seek the way forward to decongesting the city.
From my perspective as a Matatu driver and investor; there are solutions but they will require a lot of cooperation by concerned institutions. The objective should be to reduce traffic and not accommodate traffic. A reduction of traffic brings with it added positives – cleaner air, less noise, less stress-related disorders.
Promoting public transport is a necessary tool for achieving a reduction in traffic. The Government must spend its money incentivizing travel by public transport, increasing inter-connectivity of the various modes of public transport, increasing the number of trips, making them safe and "attractive" to every strata of society
When it is not safe for people to walk even over short distances, they result to using public transport. Many trips over these distances are undertaken by vehicles not as a choice but by force of circumstance. The largely avoidable use of vehicles for short-distance trips, which account for a significant proportion of all urban trips increases congestion, energy consumption and emissions, and renders walking, cycling, and public transit even more unviable. In short, planning for vehicles to the exclusion of other modes leads to even more motor vehicle activity and impacts.
We need to find a way of improving public transport services. We can do this if we make it sustainable and dependable.
If we build infrastructures that accommodate public service vehicles needs like bus stops, special lines for public service vehicles and easy access to bus stations, I believe we can make public transport a preferred and cheaper mode of mass transport.
The county governments of Nairobi can save taxpayers millions of shillings wasted in fuel, parking fee and medical care if they can use some of the large unutilized spaces within the CBD. Come up with A new plan, relocate some institutions and buildings to pave way for modern bus stations and build extra lanes for buses and Matatu in general.
For instance, Kenya Railways occupies a large portion of unutilized/idle land: from Muthurwa all the way to Nairobi railways club on Ngong Road. The land extends to Uhuru highway near Nyayo stadium round about. On the Jogoo road side, we have Muthurwa bus park- but the access roads are poorly designed and never maintained.
With proper planning, this land can provide link roads for PSVs to get to the city and to bus stations; we can absorb all matatus coming from Industry-area, Mombasa road- Langata Road- Ngong Road- Enterprise Road and Jogoo Road in to the train station; without interfering with the CBD.
.= The Ministry of transport must ensure that infrastructure and facilities for pedestrians (and cyclists) are incorporated as an essential component of all urban transport projects. Doing so would minimize the need for, and curb rapid growth in, motor vehicle activity, enhance the effectiveness of public transit and help achieve an urban transport system that is safe, cost-effective and that benefits all, including vehicle users.
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after April 2011 when QE2 ends.
Watch the last 2 minutes of the interview.
Now you're making assumptions.
1. I'm well aware that AGNC makes money from the spread. You're assuming that long term rates will rise at the same rate as short term rates. You're assuming that holders won't panic once rates rise and greatly depress the stock price.
2. You're assuming a 16% yield of the current price. With the selloff, it might very well be 16%, with a share price of $20.
3. Yes it most certainly does.
I think our colloquy is reaching a natural conclusion but I'll offer a couple of concluding comments:
1. AGNC makes its money from spread, not an absolute level of rates. Rising interest rates are irrelevant if spread is maintained.
2. A "reduced dividend" is not necessarily bad. 16% is less than 18% but isn't shabby - were it to occur.
3. If you believe AGNC is a "declining company" hightailing it makes sense.
I see you took a dig at me in the HTS board.
How about you read this post and absorb the knowledge. Interest rates will affect all MREITs, not a particular company, which you stated. I do not prefer HTS over AGNC, in fact, I plan on selling for a profit this quarter and get out of HTS completely.
I plan on trading AGNC for 1-2 more quarters.
And your option strategy is cute, but not necessary. Thanks, but no thanks.
a $27 strike price, like Sept where you can get about $2.20 or so per share....then if the shares are put to you, sell covered calls against the position for protection and new funds to invest in other stock...do you think there is anythinng much better than this sector is which to invest that WOULD NOT ALSO fall in price when interest rates rise....it will affect everything!!!!!!!That is what I am doing! Susan
When the emotional cause a step disturbance from equilibrium, I can go on margin and double-up on the relaxation to equilibrium, then return to an unleveraged state.
If necessary, I can even free up cash by temporarily getting out of less volatile items elsewhere in my portfolio. Or bring in cash from other accounts.
Anyone who's got all their money in one basket is an amateur.
Well there lies our disagreement. You believe that AGNC will not be affected by rising interest rates, I do.
As good as management is, I do not believe they will be able to hedge all of their losses.
Yes, if you hold, you will still receive a reduced dividend. However, your capital is tied up. I know some people on here are "millionaires" and can invest in anything.
I have a limited cash supply and must be very choosy of my investments. Having my cash tied up in a declining company, while still paying me reduced dividends, will tie up my cash.
Cash that can be used to buy great opportunities.
I agree interest rates will rise and we will see inflation increase over time.
The issue for me is what effect that will have on AGNC earnings and dividends.
In one of my businesses we have $25MM of libor floating debt. We have plugged in increases in libor of .25 per quarter, or 1% per year. So far that hasn't happened.
If you look at AGNC's disclosure you will see that an immediate 1% nominal increase in rates does not depress earnings. I daresay a gradual increase over twelve months will not either.
Thus under what I consider to be a likely outcome - gradual rates increases over time - it is not clear that AGNC earnings will be adversely impacted.
Additionally, my captial is not "tied up" - it is earning a healthy dividend, which is the purpose for my investment in the first place. My investment thesis does not require AGNC to go up in price for success since it is yield oriented. What you're characterizing as "tied up" is for me "working hard and delivering yield".
You are focused on interest rates and share price; I am focused on earnings and yield. There may certainly come a time when earnings decline - at that point share price may or may not go down depending on the nature of alternate investments.
I do agree that a sudden spike in interest rates would not be good for AGCN, I just don't find that an actionable thesis for the time being.
I agree that they are opportunities IF
You are on the sidelines waiting with a pile of cash.
Not if you are holding...
emotion and ignorance create short-term activity as people suffering from them react improperly to changes in the facts.
but over the long term they merely feed opportunities for the calm and intelligent to apply the efficiency of the market and make a profit.
Quads, you've done your due diligence and know the fine details of AGNC.
However, you are discounting the power of emotion in the market. It doesn't matter how good you think the company is, if everyone else is running for an exit. You will be left with a smelly bag of ....
It's a well know fact that inflation is followed by interest rate increases. It's obvious that inflation is here, take a look at food prices, which are leading to revolutions in Tunisia and Egypt.
Interest rates will continue to go up. Here are some points to consider.
1. Your capital is tied up while MREITS go on a sliding path.
2. AGNC has an excellent manager. What happens if he goes? If you insist on holding, better with companies such as JNJ and KFT. They will continue making money no matter how incompenent their management.
3. Only a small part of their portfolio is hedged. Most of it is being used to generate income from the spread of short term loans and long term MBS.


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Worf having a sex change is reasonable development?
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Noida Authority CEO Sanjeev Saran said: "We felt the need for a Metro service between Noida and Greater Noida because close to 1.5 lakh homes are expected to come up there by next year. Though the Delhi Metro has extended to several parts, some areas will still not be covered."
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Eliza "Kathleen" Castevens White, 70, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.
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Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, William Jerry White; sons Mark Lee White and wife Tonya and Charles Wayne White and wife Jackie, all of Salisbury; daughter Sherry White Stiltner and husband Terry of Salisbury; brother Morgan Castevens Jr. of Bonlee; sisters Hazel Johnson of Bonlee, Ethleen DiGregorio of Shenandoah Junction, W.Va., Jenny Hayes of Bear Creek and Marie Martin of Chapel Hill; and eight grandchildren.
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a resident of College Terrace
on Jul 29, 2010 at 10:15 am
I see there is a list of events online here:
Web Link Obon Schedule.pdf
I was hoping to see more martial arts demonstrations offered. No karate or judo? Great to see kendo and aikido will be represented. I know kyudo and naginata, iaido and more are also practiced around here. Sumo would be cool, too, but I guess maybe there just aren't enough people around here doing it. But at least we should expect to see something as basic as karate there, shouldn't we? Oh well. Hopefully next time.
a resident of Charleston Meadows
on Jul 30, 2010 at 12:38 pm
This festival is great. A real nice community feel.
a resident of College Terrace
on Jul 30, 2010 at 1:23 pm
I'm glad that Palo Alto still tolerates a little bit of diversity.
a resident of Meadow Park
on Jul 30, 2010 at 6:59 pm
Been one of my favorite activities to go to for many years. Amazing, amazing in all ways.
to d: what a foolish comment. how old are you?
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on Aug 5, 2012 at 4:31 am
Local Resident, the Festival is a two day event. If you look at the program schedule you linked to, you will see that Judo and Karate are prominently scheduled for Sunday at 2pm and 4:30 pm respectively. Hopefully you can make it this time.
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