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|Heterotrophic growth of thraustochytrids has potential in co-producing a feedstock for biodiesel and long-chain (LC, ≥C(20)) omega-3 oils. Biodiscovery of thraustochytrids from Tasmania (temperate) and Queensland (tropical), Australia, covered a biogeographic range of habitats including fresh, brackish, and marine waters. A total of 36 thraustochytrid strains were isolated and separated into eight chemotaxonomic groups (A-H) based on fatty acid (FA) and sterol composition which clustered closely with four different genera obtained by 18S rDNA molecular identification. Differences in the relative proportions (%FA) of long-chain C(20), C(22), omega-3, and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), including docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), docosapentaenoic acid, arachidonic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and saturated FA, as well as the presence of odd-chain PUFA (OC-PUFA) were the major factors influencing the separation of these groups. OC-PUFA were detected in temperate strains of groups A, B, and C (Schizochytrium and Thraustochytrium). Group D (Ulkenia) had high omega-3 LC-PUFA (53% total fatty acids (TFA)) and EPA up to 11.2% TFA. Strains from groups E and F (Aurantiochytrium) contained DHA levels of 50-61% TFA after 7 days of growth in basal medium at 20 °C. Groups G and H (Aurantiochytrium) strains had high levels of 15:0 (20-30% TFA) and the sum of saturated FA was in the range of 32-51%. β,β-Carotene, canthaxanthin, and astaxanthin were identified in selected strains. Phylogenetic and chemotaxonomic groupings demonstrated similar patterns for the majority of strains. Our results demonstrate the potential of these new Australian thraustochytrids for the production of biodiesel in addition to omega-3 LC-PUFA-rich oils.
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I was introduced to a book last week that I thought was particularly worth sharing on Young Island.
"I Will Teach You To Be Rich" by Ramit Sethi is a great financial guide for anyone in college or just starting out their career. It gives advice on budgeting, saving and not sweating the small stuff, aimed at an audience of folks from college age to 35.
While some parts might be a little elementary for some of the more financial savvy Young Islanders among us, I would imagine that just about everyone could take a pointer or two from his wealth of advice, and the majority will greatly benefit. I know I learned a few great simple ideas that I plan on implementing in both my personal life, and my business.
Sethi does an excellent job of pulling back the veil to processes that might otherwise overwhelm a first timer, discouraging inaction and encouraging people to learn the most important basics without making them feel dumb for not knowing. His primary theory is that most people's finances suffer due to their own inaction. They don't know what to do, so they don't do anything. He suggests that even if you do only a portion of what you should, you're still far better off than if you do nothing, and he shares this in a way that is not condescending.
His methods have an end goal of a budgeting system that requires little maintenance and focuses on long term, big picture, fiances, not stressful little ones (ie: contributing to a retirement plan, not paying bank fees, and having good interest rates on your savings are more important than saving $2 on lunch by not ordering a drink). He shares plans for automating much of your savings and bill paying, not only in order to avoid penalties but also because it makes good habits convenient and therefore more likely to be followed. He advocates for having a substantial part of your income be dedicated to spending on whatever you want, recognizing that part of the reason for accumulating wealth is to enrich your life, not simply for the sake of it. And of course, he still leaves plenty of room in the budget for sensible things like savings that can help lead to future financial security.
If you're a Young Islander just getting started, I'd definitely recommend you pick up a copy of the book. It's a quick, easy read and has clear and concise calls to action that will make a noticeable difference in your wallet. One or two tips will save you the cost of the purchase in no time.
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Panic unveils Coda 2, Diet Coda companion app for iPad
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Both will be half-off regular price on debut day
Long-time Mac software developer Panic will be launching a major new version of its web-coding tool, now called Coda 2, along with an iPad companion app called Diet Coda on Thursday. The company describes Coda 2 as an "overhaul of every facet" of the editor, while Diet Coda is seen as a portable tool for making quick fixes to code when a developer is on-the-go. Both programs will be sold at half-price on Thursday, May 24 only.
Coda 2 brings many changes both in the UI as well as in the coding itself, for example now offering code folding, a much-requested feature. Custom variables and functions can now be auto-completed, the program is now smarter about closing tags and uses better color-coding, and users can find and replace "placeholder" tokens to quickly tab to sections of code that need work.
The new version of Coda will automatically include full support for Git as well as SVN, and all the functionality of Panic's popular FTP tool Transmit. There is now a full MySQL editor included in the program, CSS gradients can be done visually right in place with the help of GUI pop-outs, and the Mac App Store version of Coda 2 will feature iCloud sync for sites and clips.
The interface has been redesigned with more tabs, plus-button functionality, an all-new sidebar and the ability to go full-screen in order to focus on code. Site management has also been improved with the introduction of a list view and automatic grouping of sites by dragging one onto another. The program now offers live code hints and better previews and validation.
Users who also spring for the Diet Coda program can also use the iPad as a wireless live preview of the site a user is working on, an ideal use for the iPad while coding. In addition to acting as a preview for Coda 2, Diet Coda can handle fast syntax highlighting and remote-only editing, and includes both the functionality of Transmit for FTP duties as well as the SSH terminal features of Panic's Prompt product.
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Andrea Novella
This article is totally on point! I especially struggle with the whole perfecting getting in the way of launching. If you do that, you will always be second guessing yourself.
My biggest challenge so far will be launching a crowdfunding campaign on IndieGoGo. I am sure that I could work on it for years and still feel it wasn't perfect… That's why I'm sticking to my April 24th deadline. Gulp.
Wow. Thank you so much for this article, Paul. I really needed to read THIS on THIS day. I am really struggling at the moment to 1. know how to and 2. actually take my 1-man-show design & make 'service' to the next level. Do I have what it takes to actually make it into an income generating 'business' that flourishes and prospers, not just a couple of exciting, cloud-nine-high projects scattered over a year's time interspersed with some "lean months" racked with financial worry, guilt and very low moods? Or do I just pack it in and take a salary-paying job for an employer? So. before I get too serious about possibly admitting defeat, I need to take a good hard look at how I currently conduct my self-employment and work on and commit to the 6 tips mentioned in your piece. And then get off the net and do the work!!! :-)
Wendell Sakagawa
I was helping a friend who runs a solar company and was always looking to make his projects bullet proof, or perfect. It was driving me crazy. I kept on telling him just come out with a good, simple plan and start putting it into action. Even when he tried to make what he thought have bullet proof, some failure happened during the process. It was how he fixed the problem that kept the company afloat and innovative.
Code Start
"Stop Judging, Stop Comparing is a big one! During my start up, the team decided to create a brand that is "US" no matter what others will think. We wanted to be different in the tech industry and that's what we are doing. So far it ha been working and we have been getting so much buzz about how great our branding is!
Gabriela Gotay
"Busyness does not equal productivity" wise words indeed. As we try to make something out of an idea we try to cover so much ground that at the end of the day we don't really know what exactly did we do, or have not much to show for. If we want to be successful we must commit to progress with consistency. To all professionals out there trying to jump the gun and start a business from your talents, don't give up! [www.entrespective.com]
Gabriela Gotay
"Busyness does not equal productivity" Wise words indeed! Trying to build something out of an idea can leave many doing much & feeling they've actually accomplished so little. We should not overwhelm ourselves and drain our energy. Focus is key for success. To all of the professionals out there trying to grow a business out of their talents, don't give up! [www.entrespective.com]
Tim Ghali
Good and needed words - thank you.
I feel that working for myself is both a privilege and a responsibility - the more responsibility, the more the privilege and visa versa. When I realized this, I became quite grateful for the privilege! I wouldn't want it any other way!
Andrea Ureno
I love this! It seems obvious but is so well thought out and I think will work for me...I work a 9 to 5 and come home to my active 9 year old and aging mom. Yes, I am tired but I have been in the middle of an important documentary, An American Housewife, and I keep stopping myself from going full force. This advice is just the thing to get me into high speed! Thanks for sharing Paul!
Ed Blount
Great advice!
I like what you said about working smart and listening to yourself!!!
Paul Jarvis
Thank you!
I've been working for myself about a year. This is a wonderful sharing of thought to reminds what we should do and keep moving forwards, thanks!
Paul Jarvis
Thanks pohkoon—congrats on hitting your first year!
Scott McLemore
Excellent. I like the idea of a daily quota, whether that be 500 words or if you're a composer 16 bars. Closing Facebook, Twitter and email alone will stimulate some productivity. Also, the idea of perfection as a hindrance rather than a goal is a good one.
Yes, that's right. Thank you for reminding me about the 500 words and the perfectionism blocking ! I like the idea of a daily goal too.
Paul Jarvis
Thanks Scott. And yes, it works for anything (I'm a musician too). I don't try to write good music or words every day, I just make sure I do it. The "good" or "great" takes care of itself eventually.
Sunil Malhotra
This is brilliant stuff. It even applies to people who work for others. I'd just like to add that there is no point waiting on end for your idea to become perfect. Most often people live their entire lives in their heads waiting for that 'perfect' moment. Just start and things will start rolling -- I promise you! Again, great article Paul, and thanks for sharing.
Paul Jarvis
Thanks Sunil. It definitely applies!
Christina Vickers
I enjoyed reading your post. I especially liked the "Launching is better than perfecting" bit. I am certainly guilty of that. It's really important to jump in the pool instead of worrying about the temperature of the pool. https://twitter.com/ttrspks
Maria Dekeersmaeker
Working on and for my own, I recognize every word. Start and trust yourself a Credo...thanks for sharing this thoughts with us....
Paul Jarvis
You're welcome!
John Wynn
Paul, just read your other post about why you write everyday. I like your "no-nonsense approach." During the 26 years that I've worked for myself, I have read a lot of books and been to the cheer-leading seminars, but in the end...as you so aptly stated..."nothing takes the place of trusting your own journey." I am looking forward to your future posts.
Paul Jarvis
Exactly—those folks are all well-intentioned, but they don't know your values or what "works" for you.
Ben Goldhirsh
Thanks, Paul. Super helpful and insightful. I think the other thing which someone shared with me and ties into the "just start" and "stop comparing" notes is to see the success in the effort, rather than in relation to a desired outcome. Given the ups and downs and perpetual nature of the hustle, see the success in the pursuit is a really valuable buoy to provide some emotional stability amidst the work.
Paul Jarvis
There's a section in the Bhagavad Gita that speaks to "we are entitled only to our labour, not the fruits of that labour".
Sarita Coren
I love these six tips. Just start and show up are key points that look deceptively simple. A friend of mine considered starting a blog shortly after she saw my blog. After a while, I could tell she was over-thinking the entire process instead of just putting pen to paper, so to say. Thanks for the enjoyable read! Happily following you now, Paul :-)
Paul Jarvis
Thanks Sarita! I tend to not let myself talk myself out of ideas by jumping in quickly. Sometimes it leads to failure, but mostly it leads to good learning experiences.
Heidi Naylor
This was great to find in my email inbox this morning. Thanks for writing.
Ceejae Devine
I've had a freelance graphic design business for over twenty years, nine as a single mother. Scary? Yeah, it has been at many times. I discovered, however, that what I truly have a passion for is writing. I started and knew my writing was terrible at first, but kept at it. One Christmas, I was at a writer's workshop and had an experience that led me in a completely new direction. My life changed dramatically shortly afterwards and I am working on a memoir that shares what happened. What's unusual is my passion isn't for my work and my successes haven't come from my writing. I hope you will consider following me as I pursue getting published. ceejae-devine.com/books
Maestro Benir
very DIANETICS-esque honesty! well done!
Paul Jarvis
Nice! Now I need to look up what dianetics is...
Kristin Pedemonti
Wonderful. I would add Listen to your heart; which often keeps us more in line that our heads. And don't allow Fear to stop you. If an idea comes to you over and over, try it out. Some thought I was crazy when I left my job, sold my house and stuff to be a Full-time Storyteller & create a volunteer literacy project. It goes Global this year! YAY! Good Luck to everyone striking out on their own!
Ravi Jain
I would love to hear your story and share it on my site where I train people to learn how to work for themselves through a program called Hire Education:
Kristin Pedemonti
HI Ravi, Just got your email, thank you! I'm sending you an email now! :) I'd be happy to share my story and bounce some Ideas with you.
Taylor Lewis
Thank you for the great article! I, too, am guilty of many mentioned valid points. It's not an easy task - that of conceptualizing, developing and growing your own business. But once you do, the results can be truly great. Keep moving forward, be responsible and trust what you're doing and what results you're after!
Paul Jarvis
Definitely not easy Taylor, but something to work at. I work at it every day.
great summary!
Andrés Rodríguez
This is so inspiring and straightforward, thanks!
Simple but so true
Alex Beauchamp
As always, really appreciate you insights/honesty on this topic. I totally agree with it all and I think having worked for myself so long is what makes me better at being accountable and more flexible when I work with others.
But the best part was - listen to yourself. That actually becomes a hard thing to do with all the advice/looks/feedback you get constantly from others with both good intentions and bad. But that's why you work for yourself in the first place - you know what you need!
Paul Jarvis
Thanks Alex! Everyone's got a course/book/whatev to show you exactly how to make it like they have. We live in an age where someone can spend 2 weeks learning something to turn around and charge money to teach it.
Good intentions on their part (maybe?) but doesn't typically work, or even if it does, you end up building a business you hate because it doesn't align with what you actually want...


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Jack of the Wood: The Low Counts, Loves It, 9 p.m., $5.
Lexington Avenue Brewery: Isaacson, Means Well, 9:30 p.m., $6 .
Mojo Kitchen & Lounge: Bluegrass Brunch with Grits & Soul, 11 a.m., free; Reggae Family Jam, 2 p.m., free; Green Sunshine with special guests, 10 p.m., free.
Monte Vista Hotel: Live music 6 p.m.
Mothlight: Table 6, Bromelia Aerial Dance Collective, Interweave, 7 p.m.
Odditorium: Fringe Fest.
Olive or Twist: 3 Cool Cats Band (vintage rock n' roll).
Orange Peel: Corey Smith, Mallary Hope, 9 p.m., $20/$25.
Pack's Tavern: Lyric.
Party Place and Event Center: Free Flight, Friendship Church Road, Saluda (exit 59 off I-26). 8 p.m., $9.50 ($9 if cash), $5.50/$5 age 4-12, free age 3 and younger, 749-3676 or www.partyplaceandeventcenter.com.
Pisgah Brewing: Phuncle Sam.
Purple Onion: Lonesome Road Band, 16 Main St., Saluda, 749-1179.
Red Stag Grill: Pianist Eric Ciborski, 8-11 p.m. every Saturday.
Scandals: DJ dance party with drag shows, 10 p.m.-3 a.m., $10, $7 members.
Southern Appalachian Brewery: A Mad Affair.
Straightaway Cafe: Jenne Sluder, most shows start at 6 p.m., 1722 N.C. 9, Black Mountain, 669-8856.
Tressa's: Carolina Rex.
Vincenzo's: Marc Keller, 7:30 p.m.
VFW Post 891: Hundred Proof Band, country and Southern rock, 9 p.m.-1 a.m., 626 Leicester Hwy., Asheville. 254-4277.
Westville Pub: Wyndy Trail Travelers, 10 p.m., $5.
White Horse: Akira Satake and Duncan Wickel 8 p.m.
Wxyz Lounge: Nighttime Swerve, DJ Adam.
5 Walnut Wine Bar: The Get Right Band 7-9 p.m.
Blue Mountain Pizza: Patrick Fitzsimons.
Grove Park Inn: Live entertainment 6:30-10:30 p.m. in the Great Hall.
Jack of the Wood: Irish session starts at 5 p.m.
Mojo Kitchen & Lounge: Bluegrass Brunch with The Pond Brothers, 11 a.m., free; Celtic Panda, The Deems, 10 p.m.
Monte Vista Hotel: Daniel Keller, jazz guitar, 11 a.m.
Odditorium: Fringe Fest.
Orange Peel: Slice of Life comedy open mic, 8 p.m., $5.
Scandals: Miss Asheville Unlimited Pageant and Miss Asheville Unlimited Classic Pageant, $35 by Jan. 26, $50 day of pageant. Categories: interview, solo, talent, talent gown. Open 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
Southern Appalachian Brewery: Jason DeCristofaro Duo 5-7 p.m.
Vincenzo's: Steve Whiddon, 5:30 p.m.
White Horse: Heartfelt Songs and Guitar: Karl Werne, 7:30 p.m., $10.
185 King: Monday Night Laughs with Cliff Cash, Grayson Morris, Jenn Snyder, Josh Rosenstein.
5 Walnut Wine Bar: Jeff Thompson Trio.
Altamont Brewing: Old-time jam 7 p.m.
Bywater: Open mic with Taylor Martin, 9 p.m., 796 Riverside Drive, Asheville, 232-6967. $5 membership.
Emerald Lounge: Bluegrass jam with Mountain Feist.
Grey Eagle: Contra dance, 8 p.m., $7, 185 Clingman Ave., Asheville, 232-5800.
Grove Park Inn: Live entertainment 6:30-10:30 p.m. in the Great Hall.
Jack of the Wood: Quizzo trivia night 7-9 p.m.
Oskar Blues Brewery: Mountain Music Mondays 6-8 p.m. Jam open to all skill levels. 342 Mountain Industrial Drive, Brevard. 230-1662.
Vincenzo's: Marc Keller, 7:30 p.m.
Westville Pub: Trivia Night with Dr. Dave at 8 p.m., 777 Haywood Road, Asheville, 225-9782.
Wild Wing Cafe: Live football trivia with Chris at 8:30 p.m., 161 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, 253-3066.
131 Main: Guitarist Chris Rhodes all-original song showcase, 6-9 p.m., 308 Thetford St., Biltmore Park, 651-0131.
5 Walnut: The John Henry's.
Altamont Brewing: Open mic with Chris O'Neill.
Asheville Music Hall: Two For Tuesday: Scott Barkin Trio, The Valley Roots, 8 p.m., $2;Tuesday Night Funk Jam, 11 p.m., free.
Blue Mountain Pizza: Mark Bumgarner.
Club Eleven on Grove: Swing lessons and dance by Swing Asheville, 6:30-11 p.m., $12 lesson, $5 dance only, $15 for lesson and dance. Four-week series begins first Tuesday of every month. 11 Grove St., Asheville, 505-1612.
Club Eleven on Grove: Tango lessons and practilonga, 7-10:30 p.m., $7 class, $5 practilonga, $10 entire night. Eight-week series for all levels. Drop-ins welcome. www.tangogypsies.com.
Cork & Keg: Honky Tonk Tuesday 6 p.m. with Tom Pittman.
Eye Scream Ice Cream Parlor: Swannanoa Valley Bluegrass Jam, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 2064 U.S. 70 W., Swannanoa, 505-2174.
Grey Eagle: Carrie Rodriguez, 8 p.m., $12/$15.
Grove Park Inn: Live entertainment 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. in the Great Hall.
Iron Horse Station: Open mic with Kevin Reese 6-9 p.m.
Isis: Tuesday Bluegrass Sessions, 7:30 p.m., free.
Jack of the Wood: Whiskey of the Damned.
Mojo Kitchen & Lounge: Tuesday Night Techno, 10 p.m., free.
Odditorium: Open mic comedy freakshow with Tom Peters.
Olive or Twist: 3 Cool Cats Band.
Tallgary's Cantina: Techno Dance Party, 4 College St., Asheville.
Tressa's: Max Melner's Orchestra 8 p.m.
Vincenzo's: Marc Keller, 5:30 p.m.
Westville Pub: Blues jam featuring West Asheville Allstars.
White Horse: Irish jam 6:30 p.m., open mic 8:45 p.m.
5 Walnut: Steelin' Time 5-7 p.m., Juan Benevides Trio 8-10 p.m.
Altamont Brewing: Hank West & The Smokin' Hots.
Barley's: Dr. Brown's Team Trivia, 8:30 p.m., 42 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, 255-0504.
Black Mountain Ale House: Bluegrass jam hosted by The Deals.
Blue Mountain Pizza: Open mic.
Broadway's: '80s night, 10 p.m. every Wednesday, 120 N. Lexington Ave., Asheville, 285-0400.
Cork & Keg: Irish jam session 7 p.m. with Beanie, Vincent and Jean.
Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar-Grove Park Inn: 8 p.m.-1 a.m., age 21+, no cover. Nonstop rock n' roll sing-along party show.
Emerald Lounge: Blues Jam.
Grey Eagle: Kristian Bush of Sugarland, Hannah Thomas, 8 p.m., $20/$25.
Grove Park Inn: Live entertainment 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. in the Great Hall.
Harrah's Essence Lounge: Throwback Night with '70s, '80s and '90s music.
Iron Horse Station: Jesse James.
Isis: Nicky Sanders, Barrett Smith, Mike Guggino, 7 p.m., free.
Jack of the Wood: Old-time mountain music jam starts 5 p.m.
Mothlight: Pontiak, Nest Egg, Faux Ferocious, 8:30 p.m., $7.
Odditorium: All Hell.
Olive or Twist: 3 Cool Cats Band (vintage rock n' roll).
Red Stag Grill: Chris Rhodes, 7-10 p.m., inside Grand Bohemian Hotel, Biltmore Village.
Tallgary's Cantina: Open mic/jam from 7 p.m.
The Dugout: Karaoke featuring DJ Double K, 430 N. Main St., Hendersonville, 692-9262.
Tressa's: Jazz trio with Micah Thomas 9 p.m.
Vincenzo's: Steve Whiddon 7:30 p.m.
185 King: Blues Power Jam featuring Joe Jones of Mac Arnold & Plate Full O' Blues.
5 Walnut: Hank West & The Smokin' Hots.
Altamont Brewing Co.: Lucrezio.
Barley's: Alien Music Club, jazz composer series, 9 p.m.
Blue Mountain Pizza: Locomotive Pie.
Cork & Keg: Vollie McKenzie & Jack Dillen, 6 p.m., from Beatles to jazz standards.
Elaine's Dueling Piano Bar-Grove Park Inn: 8 p.m.-1 a.m., age 21+, no cover. Entertainment, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Disclaimer Comedy-free live comedy show 8:15-9:15 p.m.
Frankie Bones: Guitarist Chris Rhodes, all original music show 6-9 p.m., 2 Gerber Road, Arden, 274-7111.
French Broad Brewery: Michael McFarland.
Grove Park Inn: Live entertainment 5:30-7:30 p.m. and 8:30-11:30 p.m. in the Great Hall; Elaine's Dueling Piano bar 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Elaine's in Vanderbilt Atrium.
Harrah's Essence Lounge: Live band karaoke 8 p.m.-midnight.
Isis: Lovestruck Suckers, Eleanor Underhill, 8:30 p.m., $8/$10.
Jack of the Wood: Bluegrass jam 7 p.m.
Mojo Kitchen & Lounge: Phish n' Chips, 6 p.m. free; Ras Kass + Copywrite, Colston, 10 p.m., $5/$8.
Mothlight: Paint Fumes, Schooner, Gross Ghost, 9 p.m., $5.
Olive or Twist: Beginning old-time four-count swing/salsa and bachata lessons 7-8 p.m., DJ playing rock and disco and some karaoke 8-11 p.m.
Orange Peel: Paper Diamond, LOUDPVCK, Manic Focus, 9 p.m., $15/$18.
Purple Onion: Sweet Claudette 7:30 p.m.
Red Stag Grill: Eric Ciborski 7-10 p.m. every Thursday.
Scandals: DJ Dance Party with 12:30 a.m. themed drag show, open 10 p.m.-3 a.m. Free admission.
Soul Infusion Tea House: Adam Bigelow & friends, 8 p.m. every Thursday, 628 E. Main St., Sylva, 586-1717.
Southern Appalachian Brewery: CarolinaBound 7-9 p.m.
Tallgary's Cantina: Local Music Showcase 8 p.m.
Tressa's: The Westsound Revue 9 p.m.
Vincenzo's: Aaron LaFalce.
Westville Pub: Chris Padgett (of Stereofidelics).
Wxyz Lounge: One Leg Up.


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Arabidopsis thaliana defense hormones shape the plant's root microbiome.
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Scientists identify neurons that track speed in the brains of moving rats.
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Circulating tumor cells, exosomes, and DNA can improve the diagnosis of many cancers. But are liquid biopsies ready for prime time?
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Scientists uncover the neurons in the mouse brain responsible for linking the sight of a looming object to scared behavior.
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DNA from the 40,000-year-old bones of a modern human found in Europe contains Neanderthal genes.
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Researchers in Japan have developed a photoactivatable Cas9 nuclease to control CRISPR-based gene editing with the flip of a switch.
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Somatic mosaicism may be responsible for a larger proportion of genomic variability within humans than previously thought.
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The brain contains lymphatic vessels similar to those found elsewhere in the body, a mouse study shows.


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William Hague's plans for the FCO are a breath of fresh air
William Hague is to be congratulated for his tour de force this morning when he set out the coalition government's priorities for Foreign Policy. The last time a British Foreign Secretary made such a bold declamation on Britain's foreign policy goals was Robin Cook's much-derided ethical foreign policy speech at the start of the Blair era back in 1997. I very much doubt that Mr Hague's contribution will suffer a similar fate.
Given the straitened economic circumstances in which we live today Mr Hague is to be applauded for the breadth of his foreign policy vision. The big departure from the previous government's approach to global affairs is that Mr Hague wants much of Britain's effort in future to be focused on addressing the world's shifting economic power base.
The emerging economic significance of countries such as China, India and Brazil should be as much a priority for British policy-makers as the more traditional alliances with America and the EU. A small nation like Britain, said Mr Hague, needs to "earn our living" in the world, and ignores the changing global economic power balance at its peril.
There was much about Mr Hague's speech that reminded me of the Thatcher era, when the Conservative prime minister sought to steer the FCO away from its obsession with the European Union and persuade it to concentrate its efforts on selling British business and expertise to the outside world.
But one word of caution for Mr Hague. As the Foreign Secretary conceded in his speech, the world today is not a "tranquil" place (thank goodness he avoided his predecessor's gauche "scary place" phraseology), and the main priority, whether the new coalition government likes it or not, is to protect ourselves against many of the pernicious threats we face today.
By all means let's get out there and exploit all those wonderful commercial opportunities that lurk in remote corners of the world – it is, after all, what made us a great nation in the first place. But we must take care not to pursue these new horizons at the expense of our national security, and the vital international alliances we rely upon for our defence.
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As the summer deluge continues the thoughts on Trill Farm turn to resilience in the face of unpredictable weather, while in the kitchen two seasonal favourites – artichokes and raspberries – are on the menu.
Having met up with many other vegetable growers recently it is almost a relief to know that we are all in the same boat and suffering (some more so than others) due to the dire conditions that have continued throughout June.
Stories of huge losses to certain crops such as squash mainly due to slug damage and other damp related pests and diseases are common this year. It is a sad state of affairs for many growers and only serves as another reason to grow a variety of crops to lower the risk of losing income.
This links in nicely to the theme of the discussions that will be taking place during the Trill Summer Festival – "Diversity for Resilience".
The importance of biodiversity
Building up a system that relies on just one crop, such as monoculture does, opens up the likelihood of quicker spread of pests and diseases and takes away the biodiversity of a mixed system. A farming or growing system that uses mixed cropping helps to support insects which increases predators as well as leading to increased birdlife.
The soil is also looked after and a healthy soil leads to increased biological activity and a more stable, resilient place to grow vegetables. This therefore leads to stronger, healthier plants, which do not rely on chemical nutrition, but grow as plants do in nature; creating complex relationships with soil microbial life.
It is therefore very important to continue to grow a wide variety of crops as is encouraged in organic farming with the necessity to practice crop rotations.
So, the cool wet weather has continued throughout June and doesn't look to stop soon. Some of our crops are much later than expected but overall most fare well. We are starting to harvest cucumbers and French beans from the polytunnel, and the first few tomatoes are being eaten as we walk through the tunnel in the mornings. We have had wonderful broad beans this year and these will continue for a couple of weeks.
Green manures
We grow on slow draining clay soil and the bottom end of the garden is particularly wet at the moment.
We have been thinking about growing more green manures (cover crops grown primarily to add nutrients and organic matter to the soil) next year to ensure our imported fertility is minimal.
The idea would be to sow the bottom end of the garden with various green manures which would then be cut and collected and then either used as a mulch around certain plants (probably those that do not suffer too much slug damage such as garlic) or composted to provide fertility to the growing areas of the garden.
This not only adds fertility but also organic matter, which helps to improve drainage, and increases the biological activity of the soil, having great impacts on crop health.
We are lucky enough to be able to use some of the manure produced on the farm, but also buy in composted green waste to add as mulch to certain parts of the garden. This is not only costly, but also relies on transporting large quantities of compost, using fossil fuels.
Trying to produce most of our organic matter and fertility on the farm is a much more sustainable idea and also helps to increase the diversity of life on our small patch of ground.
As we have no guarantees on the weather for this month, we don't really know what crops will make it – so our main aim as always is to reduce our impact on the land, growing in a sustainable way that ensures our soil is of a good enough health to continue to produce resilient plants.
From Daphne's Kitchen
Two of my all-time favourites are ready to harvest in the garden.
First, artichoke. The plant is magnificent and whilst the artichoke may be a little complicated to prepare and eat, the first taste tells you it was worth the effort. The following recipe is simple perfection.
Artichokes with Lemon Mayonnaise
- 6 artichokes
- 1 large egg plus 1 yolk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 300 ml (10 oz) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Juice & zest of 1 lemon
To make the lemon mayonnaise
1 Combine the eggs and salt in a bowl and whisk well.
2 Continue whisking as you drizzle the oil into the bowl in a slow steady stream.
3 When the mixture begins to thicken add the white wine vinegar and then continue to drizzle in the oil whilst continuing to whisk.
4 Finally add the lemon zest, juice and black pepper.
For the artichokes
1 Remove all but 1cm (½ inch) of each stalk.
2 Cut the top ¼ off each leaf with scissors. This removes the spike at the tip of the leaf, which is really quite sharp!
3 Cook in boiling water for 15-30 minutes, until tender. Drain well and place on individual plates.
To eat the artichokes pull off a leaf at a time and dip in lemon mayonnaise. Use your teeth to pull the flesh off the base of the leaf, throw away the rest of the leaf. Continue until you're left with the heart and the flowery thistle. Cut off the thistle and discard, then finally enjoy the heart dipped in the remaining mayonnaise. Serves 6.
Raspberry and Whisky Cream
Now for the raspberries. It's hard to perfect a bowl of fresh raspberries but when there is a glut this recipe makes a great Summer pudding:
- 600 g (1¼ lb) crowdie (a creamy soft Scottish cheese. If you are unable to source
- crowdie use a 50/50 mixture of yoghurt and mascarpone)
- 30 ml (1 oz) whisky
- 60 g (2½ oz) icing sugar
- 200 g (7 oz) raspberries (reserve 6 for decoration)
- 2 tablespoons toasted oats
1 Place the crowdie, icing sugar and whisky in a bowl and blend together.
2 Spoon this mixture into serving glasses alternating with raspberries, finish with a layer of crowdie.
3 Chill overnight.
Remove from the fridge, sprinkle over the toasted oats, pop a raspberry on top and serve. Serves 6.
- Trill Farm's Summer Festival is an unashamedly small and non-commercial events, its heart firmly rooted in the native, natural pleasures to be found in its immediate surroundings. Each day of the Festival offers a host of activities ranging from inspiring speakers and creative workshops to outdoor adventures and marvellous music. It takes place August 2-5 in the beautiful Devon countryside, so come along!
- Trill Farm Garden is a three-acre plot on the farm managed organically by Ashley Wheeler and Kate Norman. The garden supplies Trill Farm – which is owned by Neal's Yard Remedies founder Romy Fraser – as well as local restaurants and Ash & Kate's market stall in Lyme Regis. Daphne Lambert runs the farm's kitchen turning seasonal produce into delicious meals.


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What is Karma for Kids:
Karma for Kids is the first and only fund-raiser in the world dedicated to providing happiness and healing in the lives of children with cancer and their families, through the practice of yoga.
Karma for Kids is a challenge for yoga practitioners (typically adults)
from around the country to intensify their yoga practice within a 90 day time period to raise money and awareness for Camp Okizu, a summer camp for children with cancer and their families.
Camp Okizu offers the unique opportunity for children with cancer, and
their siblings to learn independence, nourish positive self-esteem and gain
skills they never thought were possible. At camp, kids can be in a safe, trusting
environment. It is a place for fun, lasting friendships and the
development of self-confidence often creating the will to survive.
How does it work?
From September 1st to December 1st yogis and yoginis (that's you!) choose
to practice a specified number of classes within the 90 day time period
and raise a minimum of $1,000 to go the Okizu foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
You commit to practicing one of the following increments:
15 classes to be completed in 90 days
30 classes to be completed in 90 days
60 classes to be completed in 90 days
90 classes to be completed in 90 days
When you sign up, you receive your 'good karma card', which allows you to keep track of how many classes you have completed. If the tradition you practice is meditative or done within your home, no worries, just mark
each time you practice in honor of Karma for Kids.
Who can participate?
Anyone and all levels can participate! If you have never taken a yoga
class before, or if you practice every single day, Karma for Kids is for anyone who wants to change their body and make a difference in the life of a
child with cancer.
All yoga traditions are welcome and all ages are welcome. Studios of all traditions offer special Karma for Kids classes, workshops and perks to those individuals who are not only practicing karma yoga, but also taking this special, life-challenging step towards a healthier life.
Why you should do this now?
Because you can! A healthy life is a precious gift! Karma for Kids will enhance your own physical and spiritual well being while raising funds to send a child with cancer to camp. In addition, every month we host Karma
for Kids mixers at studios, restaurants and clubs so you can meet others practicing karma yoga. All participants receive a yoga mat, T-shirt and discounts on yoga clothing at participating retailers. The top
fund-raisers will win an exciting cruise for two to an exotic location.
How do I register?
You can register to participate in Karma for Kids in one of the following
Call 415.382.9058 to register over the phone.
Download the registration form and mail or fax in.
Come join us!
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Drakensang 2 Savegame Editor is a program that can edit a Drakensang saved game. The game allows you to save your game when you want. This editor is a free program that will let you modify the saved games for your convenience. To use this program you should have Java installed in your machine (since the program is a JAR file), and, of course, a working Drakensang: The River of Time installation.
Savegame Editor is developed for the computer game GTA San Andreas.
Using this application, the users can open savegame files and edit some things, like the amount of money they own.
For Windowas, the editor is simple in instal: double click "editor.jar" to run the program.
Notepad is a very good editor by itself, but sometimes a little more explanation of the different fields would clear up a lot of the confusion. One thing that Notepad cannot do, for instance, is sort countries province within an easy to navigate form.
FIFA MANAGER 12 is the eleventh edition of the franchise, and clearly focuses on the offline mode and offers a huge number of more than 700 new features and improvements. As a manager in FM12 you have complete control over the management of a modern football club. In the game you are responsible for the line-up, the tactics and training of your team and so on.
Developed by Bright Future and published by Electronic Arts, FIFA Manager 11 was released in October 2010.
The game is a football management simulation, where the player takes the role of a club manager and competes against the computer, or against 7 other players in the online mode.
Free Kick Master is an editor that allows to modify the schemes used during corners and free kicks in FIFA 10. The editor comes with a set of new schemes that you can import immediately in the game or to use as a starting point to create your own schemes.
The FIFA Manager 10 Additions are this year again a management-tool to manage the MegaDev additions/modifications for the game. With the FM10 Additions it's possible to install some additional content in single way (stadiums for the ingame-stadiumeditor, the MegaDev-formations, "Die Toten Hosen"-badges-file for CaC, MegaDev-textures for the desktop) or modify some existings files.
MegaDev - FM12 Additions is a management-tool that allows you to make different modifications on the FIFA Manager 12 game. You can set the construction time for stadium elements, set the prices for stadium elements, install the FM12-MegaDev-formations for your team, including routes and tactics for the 3D-mode.
FIFA Manager 09 is a game that lets you manage your own soccer team. You have the option of choosing most of the teams in the world, and controlling even the smallest detail. This game is for true fans and it is very rewarding, but some gamers may find all its options overwhelming.
Drakensang Savegame Editor 6.0.310.5
MOBILedit! is a handy utility that allows you to easily manage the data stored on your phone directly from your computer. You will be able to add, remove or edit any kind of information by simply connecting your mobile to your PC via Bluetooth, cable or infrared connection.
Dynamic Photo Manager is computer software for managing snapshots, Continuous Shutter images, Dynamic Photo images, and other images recorded with a Dynamic Photo equipped EXILIM digital camera. A simple operation converts the group of 20 consecutive still images that make up a Dynamic Photo image to a movie file that you can play back on your computer or on a website, or attach to e-mail.
7 Quick Fix is a program that offers specific buttons that you can select to solve common Windows 7 issues. The program has six different windows where it will show you ways to solve different categories of problems, just by clicking on a button. 7 Quick Fix is a nice tool, that will be very useful if you have no big problems. In the worst of the cases, it will not cause any harm.
Windows Tweaker is a program that provides more than 100 tweaks that allow you to customize your system and display settings or schedule shutdowns. The program is capable of enhancing your Windows system for improved performance and lower memory consumption. You can also search your tweaks in your own language.
Now you can use Ultra Tag Editor to organize your music file collections. This program helps you prepare your MP3 files for subsequent CD burning and properly label each and every file. It supports CDDB, renames files based on rag information and generates tags from file names.
The Silicon Laboratories Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is a complete, stand-alone software program that includes a project manager, source editor, source-level debugger and other utilities. The IDE and other development tools run under the Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 operating systems and support the entire MCU portfolio.
PureSim Baseball 3 is a realistic and accurate baseball simulation game. Features TRU-Life Transaction Mode where player transactions happen just as they did in real life. Manager Tendencies Editor, on each team's menu there is now an option to edit manager tendencies based on the situation, such as inning score etc. Over 200 tendencies can be edited.
Development appears to have been halted with the beginning of the DOCSIS 1.1 standard. Several DOCSIS 1.1 types are missing, and DOCSIS 2.0 support is non-existant.
The program window is a fixed size, with no way to resize it
There is no way to view the binary file that will be generated.
I know of only one (text-based) configuration editor for non-Windows operating systems


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A hooded soldier is a confident man who takes pride in his foreskin. A hooded solider knows the power and appreciates the function of his intact penis.
She keeps coming back for that hooded soldier.
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Fuck Outta Here
A shorter way to say Get the fuck outta here
A shorter way to say Get the fuck outta here
Guess who I saw yesterday?
Your old ex. Calvin!
FOH! Where you see that fool?
Your old ex. Calvin!
FOH! Where you see that fool?
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When you get so high you are spread out and stuck to your bed like a starfish.
"Haley got so high from that Lasagna bowl that she starfished in the car and didn't even make it to Taco Bell" "Gordon is always the first to Starfish"
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Ladies that are over 380 and are very confident about their weight.
Did you see those nice plump girls over there at the club?
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Adj/verb: thankfully lucky
Luckfully that cop pulled someone else over
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Girl you sext and share sexual pics and conversations with
I sat up with my phone girlfriend all night and now I have blueballs
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Νοε 19
When someone is wearing headphones and is completely unresponsive to the outside world. Headphone zombies often travel in packs, but rarely communicate or associate with one another. It is not yet determined whether they feed on brains or popular music, or both.
I drove through the University and nearly hit a pack of J-walking headphone zombies
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Executive secretary Diane Henderson says the 385 veterans did not include nine others who waited more than 90 days for appointments.
The list was similar to one maintained by a VA campus in Arizona that included 1,700 veterans waiting for appointments for more than 90 days.
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The Mansfield Art Center has received ticket requests from as far away as Toronto and Florida for its major exhibition opening Saturday.
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"The Art of the Brick" spotlights the imaginative, playful and sometimes eye-popping sculptures of Manhattan-based artist Nathan Sawaya, created entirely from Lego blocks.
Variations of the show have toured internationally, from Australia, Israel and China to Topeka, Kan. and New York City's Times Square, often with record-breaking attendance, demonstrating the universal appeal of Sawaya's creations.
"People can connect to my artwork on a different level because it is made out of this simple toy that they likely have at home," the artist said in an email interview last week. "It makes the art very accessible."
"We think it will be the biggest show we've ever had," said Judy Francel, curator of the Mansfield center. "From children to their grandparents, everyone seems to have had a Lego moment in their life."
Francel expressed specific enthusiasm for Sawaya's sculpture of a man, 96 inches tall, that stands atop a tall pedestal next to the center's stairway, and a "spectacular" suspended red dress that seems to be exploding.
"And the dog, everyone will want to take him home," she said. "He has wonderful body language. They're not stiff, even though they are made of Legos. You have to suspend a little bit of disbelief, but after you look for awhile, those edges disappear and you see curves."
The arrival of "The Art of the Brick" in Mansfield, aboard an 18-wheeler, "Was like a major Christmas morning," Francel enthused. "There were these enormous wooden crates and a team of eight people unloading and unpacking, oooh-ing and ahhh-ing as we went."
Asked to share insights about specific pieces in "The Art of the Brick," Sawaya said, "I think the most iconic sculpture in the exhibition is a piece titled 'Yellow,' which depicts a human figure tearing his chest open while thousands of yellow Lego blocks spill out around him. This piece really resonates with people. (They) relate to the message of opening oneself up to the world, while also appreciating the inner struggle of the individual."
There is clearly a personal element to many of Sawaya's creations. "If I am to choose a sculpture that personifies me, it might be 'Gray,' where a figure is tearing itself out of a big gray box. This piece seems to sum up my transitions in life, as I tore away from my past doings as a lawyer to find myself as an artist."
Yes, a lawyer. Sawaya, 40, earned his law degree at New York University and was practicing at the Manhattan firm of Winston & Strawn when he shifted career paths in 2004.
Page 2 of 2 - Despite building his career as an artist with Lego blocks, he has no official affiliation with Lego. "I am an independent artist," Sawaya said. "I buy all of my bricks. I just buy more of them than most."
In addition to his traveling exhibitions, Sawaya sells his Lego sculptures and also does commissioned pieces. "Yes, I like to eat and pay rent," he said. "Typically, I alternate between building a piece for someone on commission, and then building a passion project for myself. It keeps me balanced and ensures I am always putting new works into the marketplace, both with private collections as well as public displays."
He also is at work on a new book. His first, "The Art of Nathan Sawaya," is in its second printing.
As a boy, growing up in Oregon, Sawaya's parents encouraged creativity, and his toys included — you guessed it — Lego blocks.
"When I was 10 years old, I asked for a dog, but when I couldn't get (one), I built a life-sized dog out of Lego blocks," he recalled. "That might have been the first ah-ha moment when I
realized that you didn't have to build what was on the front of the box. I could let my imagination go wild."
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Apple is coming under pressure to ban the the Exodus app, which is designed to 'cure' homosexual men and women in order that they become straight.
For us this raises two issues: can homosexuality be cured, and does Exodus have the right to offer the gay-cure app?
We both worked as volunteers on the Lesbian and Gay Christian Helpline for seven years in the 1990s. Many of those we supported had been through ex-gay ministries in a desperate attempt to make themselves straight. Their stories helped us to form the strong belief that these so-called gay cures do not work, and frequently leave those subjected to them split off from their true selves.
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Richard Allen Warner, 73, of Richmond, MO and formerly of Kansas City, MO died Friday, April 4, 2013 at his home. Richard was born on April 20, 1939 in Lexington, MO to Zack and Ethel (Hurst) Warner. He married Dollie Smith of New Mexico City, New Mexico on May 26, 1972; she preceded him in death on June 1, 2010. Survivors include one son, Bryan Connor of Richmond; three daughters, Diana Klueber of Coon Rapids, MN, Rhonda Hoenscheid of Elk River, MN and Deborah Cauthon of Marshall, MO; three sisters, Roberta, Shirley and Naomi; 17 grandchildren, Jason Hoenscheid, Shawna and Tasha Klueber, Tyler and Briley Connor, Dana, Danny, David and Richard Frame, Gary and Dollie Connor, Britney, Danielle and Amanda Connor, Michael, Troy and Chad Gordon; and 16 great- grandchildren; and three step-sons, Mickey Connor of Warsaw, MO, Gary Connor of Belton, MO and Danny Connor of Bolivar, MO. In addition to his parents and wife, Richard was preceded in death by one son, Raymond Connor; one daughter, Susan Gordon; and one grandson, Raymond Conner, Jr. Richard was a supervisor for Maher Oil Company in Kansas City, MO. Richard had lived in Kansas City most of his life. He was of the Christian faith. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Richard Allen Warner memorial fund.
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Gnomes found hidden in Evans Creek Preserve
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Some people have been prowling the hidden nooks and crannies of Evans Creek Preserve and playing a little game of "hide the lawn gnome."
The activity has at least one member of the Planning Commission wondering how the practice got started.
"Who is the gnome master?" asked Brad Connor.
Who, indeed?
Conner and his 2-year-old son, Brody, were out in the park in late August or early September when they first noticed the little gnome, similar to the kind seen in the ads for Travelocity.
The gnome was tucked away a few feet off the trail. When the pair investigated, they found a small tag had been attached on the bottom congratulating them for finding the gnome and encouraging them to hide it themselves.
Connor said he's out in the park regularly and is fairly certain he found the gnome for the first time fairly soon after it started.
The pair did so enthusiastically, and Connor said the gnome helped make him want to make more use of the park.
"It encouraged us to walk the whole course," he said.
Then, in the fall, the gnome went missing.
Whether someone took it, or it was covered in falling leaves, or it was simply using some sort of gnomish invisibility trick, Connor couldn't tell.
"There's all these little, unique nooks and crannies and gnome homes," Connor said.
So, Connor replaced the missing gnome with one he went out and purchased. Then after he placed it, he discovered another gnome, different from the original.
Yes, now there are at least two gnomes in Evans Creek Preserve, and there may be more.
"It's just fun, and it adds a bit of character to the park," Connor said. "It brings the community together.
Parks Director Jessi Bon said the city doesn't know how it got started, either.
"It just kind of happened organically," Bon said.
She did ask that people hiding the gnome try to keep it within five feet of the trail. Evans Creek Preserve has some ecologically sensitive areas, and its best to keep them free of humans tromping around.
"Just enjoy the park and be respectful."
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Substance abuse, home burglaries and common robbery are the crimes which affect most Western Cape communities, the provincial community safety department said on Wednesday.
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The award, given annually to a small number of Department of the Navy civilian employees throughout the country, is the highest honor the secretary of the Navy can confer on civilian employee.
Demes is the son of Marietta Demes, Chambersburg, and the late Stephen Demes.
NAS Key West Commanding Officer Capt. Patrick Lefere presented Demes with the award, earned for sustained distinguished service as business manager for the air station from July 2003 to January 2011.
A 1971 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School, Demes received a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Penn State Middletown in 1976.
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Sony Japan today said it would return to e-readers in Japan by launching the Reader in the country. The recently updated all-touch line will come to the country on December 10, starting at the equivalent of $239 for the five-inch Pocket Edition and moving to $299 for a six-inch Touch Edition. The 3G- and Wi-Fi-capable Daily Edition won't be part of the first round of models.
The company is counting on its Japan-focused book lineup to stand out in competition. About 20,000 e-books will be available through Sony's local online store, most of which will be in Japanese.
It arrives in its home country three years after bowing out in 2007, when it cited a lack of content as the main reason; it had less than 10,000 titles at the time. Moving back in is nonetheless expected to be difficult due to its sustained absence. Both Amazon's Kindle and the iPad have since launched in the territory and are claiming share in the relatively untapped market. Sharp's Galapagos tablets are also shipping into Japan the same month and should have 30,000 titles, many of which will also be Japanese.
Sony Senior VP Fujio Noguchi believed Japan could be the third- or even second-largest market for e-reader devices in time, but warned that it was a "complex" market where other rules didn't apply. Among them was a hesitation from Japanese publishers to get involved in the market where North American and European publishers have usually been very active. With the exception of Apple's still-young iBookstore, North American stores like the Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo and US-based Sony shops usually have over one million titles.
In the long term, Sony doesn't have any immediate ambition of beating Apple in sales and plans to move just 300,000 readers in Japan over the course of a year, though the company's Japanese marketing president Nobuki Kurita estimated Sony could claim half of local market share by 2012. [via Reuters]


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The House Energy and Commerce Oversight Subcommittee grilled Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu for four hours yesterday about his role in approving and managing a $535 million loan guarantee to Solyndra. The solar technology company — celebrated by President Obama and other top administration officials as a "green jobs" and Stimulus success story in 2009 and 2010 — closed its doors and filed for bankruptcy protection in September 2011.
Yesterday's hearing was part of a nine-month investigation. The Committee reviewed 186,000 pages of documents from DOE, 10,000 pages from the White House, and another 1,000 from Treasury. Oversight Chairman Cliff Stearns (R-FL) and other GOP Members charge that Obama officials rushed the Solyndra loan out the door without due diligence, ignored the company's significant financial problems, and illegally gave investors first dibs over taxpayers in collecting $75 million loaned to the company in early 2011.
The Committee developed this case in several briefing memos (Sep. 12, Sep. 23, Oct. 12, Nov. 17) and published collections of supporting emails and documentation (here, here, here). Allegations — as yet unproven — have also been raised claiming the DOE loan and taxpayer subordination were political payoffs to George Kaiser, a big-time bundler for Obama's presidential campaign who was also a major investor in Solyndra.


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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - An austere state budget is expected to get its first legislative vote on Tuesday.
Members of the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee are set to vote on the two-year, $19.5 billion spending plan.
The meeting is set for 10 a.m. in the Capitol Annex, a legislative office building next door to the Capitol.
The budget proposal to be considered would eliminate cost-of-living increases for state and local government retirees in a move that advocates have sharply criticized.
Some 200,000 retirees had been slated to receive 1.5 percent increases.
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DA welcomes Nxasana probeComment on this story
Johannesburg - The DA welcomes President Jacob Zuma's decision to institute an inquiry against NPA head Mxolisi Nxasana, the party said on Saturday.
"The Democratic Alliances welcomes the long overdue investigation into the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Mr Mxolisi Nxasana," parliamentary leader Mmusi Maimane said in a statement.
"The inquiry into Mr Nxasana should have happened before he was appointed, not after, given the nature of the job."
Maimane said the announcement by was an admission that due process was not followed when appointing the head of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).
"The DA has on various occasions called for president Zuma and Parliament to launch investigations into the suitability of Mr Nxasana to lead the NPA, an institution which has for many years been plagued by political meddling and controversy," he said.
On Saturday the Presidency released a statement saying the decision was made in terms of Section 12(6)(a)(iv) of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Act 32 of 1998.
This followed careful consideration of all the matters before Zuma.
"The details regarding the establishment of the enquiry will be communicated to the public in due course," the presidency said.
On Friday, The New Age reported that Zuma had met Nxasana
recently to discuss the national director of public prosecutions' future.
It was at that meeting Zuma reportedly asked Nxasana to resign or face being fired, with Nxasana then reportedly pleading with Zuma to reconsider his position.
Nxasana told the newspaper that the meeting did not take place.
Later on Friday, both the presidency and the NPA said the story was false.
Maimane called on Zuma to make public the full record of decision on the appointment of Nxasana to the office of NDPP along with the application form for the office of NDPP completed by Nxasana and the letters of appointment.
He said the appointment of the NDPP should not be made by the president alone but should be done by way of the Justice and Correctional Services Committee making a recommendation to the President.
"The DA will continue to campaign for a transparent process, to ensure that the woman or man appointed to head the NPA, will discharge their duties without fear, favour or prejudice, and puts justice before politics," he said.
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