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Work for Progress Field Organizers will build the necessary public
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Posted 29 November 2012 - 09:41 AM
Posted 29 November 2012 - 10:26 AM
Posted 29 November 2012 - 01:37 PM
This is not a sketch; it is a work of art! If you were to re-render this to include the weather vane in the finished piece, this is something that I would frame and hang on my office wall.
Posted 29 November 2012 - 01:40 PM
Would you mind if I copy this, have it enlarged, and frame it?
Posted 29 November 2012 - 02:34 PM
Very nice sketch of Jupiter and Luna Conjunction .
Posted 29 November 2012 - 08:04 PM
Stray, I'd be honored to be hanging on your wall.
Posted 29 November 2012 - 09:21 PM
Here's my photo.
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Posted 29 November 2012 - 09:59 PM
Your sketch is something that I too would like to frame!
Posted 29 November 2012 - 10:25 PM
Oh wow my friend, this is something I really like. What a great sketch and nice photographic representation. Just beautiful. Please do more with ground scenery like that, I love this kind of sketches. An artist eye you have.
Jason, more I look at your sketch and more I'm waiting from you. Please after the next new moon in the 7 first day, please try to capture the moon's crescent low on the horizon and best the first 3 days. I'm sure it will be very neat. Do the same shadowed scenery with the moon crescent and some stars.. Really I like your sketch.
Posted 29 November 2012 - 10:43 PM
I am patiently waiting for Jason to sketch observe and sketch Jupiter more often...then Saturn later this year. Maybe even a crater or two. Heck, double stars and clusters, too.
Posted 29 November 2012 - 10:48 PM
It would be nice Jason capture moon crescent and Venus / Saturn later.
Posted 30 November 2012 - 01:38 AM
Seriously, all of you...Norme, Gene, Tom, Stray, Andre, Ellicott...your words are extremely kind. I appreciate the camaradarie here.
Andre, you have some good ideas...and I notice you really are putting me to task, no? Okay, I'm game. If you like this style of sketching I can keep my eyes peeled for future opportunities.
BTW, Ellicott, nice photo.
Posted 30 November 2012 - 02:55 AM
Posted 30 November 2012 - 04:07 AM
I count on you for sure.
Posted 01 December 2012 - 01:49 AM
I'm blown away. It is a masterpiece.
Posted 01 December 2012 - 02:32 AM
astro-art in perfection !
I have the feeling to see the scene live with Your eyes.
Posted 01 December 2012 - 02:50 AM
An excellent composition showing both the Moon and Jupiter together as they appeared earlier this week. The barn and leafless trees add much to this work.
Posted 01 December 2012 - 08:44 AM
Posted 02 December 2012 - 03:55 AM
LOL! My wife came into my basement "office" earlier tonight while I was reviewing your sketch.
She thought that "I" was getting really good at "taking pictures" of the moon.
I had to explain to her that a) it was not my work, and b) that it was NOT a photograph.
She was quite impressed with your weather vane detail, BTW (she was a Montessori art teacher a few years back in 'Frisco...San Luis Obispo, actually).
Ps--maybe you'd let me put this on a coffee mug? I'm serious.
Front: The sketch.
Back: Jupiter/ Luna Conjunction; November 11, 2012 by Chopin; www.cloudynights.com
It'll be for personal use only--to throw at critters on those frustrating nights, perhaps...to sip coffee while at the EP, definitely. Please?
Posted 03 December 2012 - 08:53 PM
Tell your wife "thank you". And I would be honored to take residence on a mug that serves astronomy's #1 beverage.
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Posted 08 December 2012 - 07:17 PM
It took a while but I finally got a chance to see this drawing--very nicely done--you've got talent. And Luna always looks bigger when it's close to the horizon.
Thanks for posting the study, too. It is very good for the rest of us to see how something like this drawing is created.
Posted 08 December 2012 - 08:42 PM
Michael, I enjoy sharing the process with others. I don't know that it will inspire others, but it's the least I can do to give back for all the inspiration I get from others around here.
Posted 08 December 2012 - 11:12 PM
Tell your wife "thank you". And I would be honored to take residence on a mug that serves astronomy's #1 beverage.
No, Thank you!
I have already found a site that produces just such a mug.


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I request unprotection due to the fact that this is a free wiki and should express the (correct) opinion of the people. I also disagree with protecting this due to anyone can register, so what's the point. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Harry Potter Fantic 1 (talk • contribs).
- What do you want unprotected? Also, this wiki isn't for expressing opinions (which, by the way, can neither be "correct" nor "incorrect"). John Reaves (talk) 02:14, 20 November 2007 (UTC)
Ya, I don't get why you can't edit it because you can just log in and then edit it, and like John Reaves said it's a free wiki, so you should get to edit anyone you want.:) :) :) could you please unprotect it, i think that anyone with good information about a wiki should beable to edit it and put down there info..... —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Ancientwolf01 (talk • contribs).
- What page are you referring to? -- Seth Cooper owl post! 00:05, September 28, 2009 (UTC)
Quick Question, It says for Semi-Protected pages, that new users cannot edit them. How long do you need to be a user to edit those certain pages?
I 've got a nice pic. of Draco cot during Slug party. Moreover i m a reg. member for voting. Can i edit the article? Pl. replay.Remusblack 19:10, December 13, 2009 (UTC)Remusblack 14:30, January 14, 2010 (UTC)
On the Lavener Brown page, the quote found in the beginning of the "third year" section was actually from the fourth book and should be either changed or a note should be stated telling the difference. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by BetsyTeeHee (talk • contribs).
I see there are many pages that are major pages that are prone to vandalism, and they are indefinable. I was just wondering, of every page, why aren't the trio's pages protected? -- Ratneer Owl Me! 03:48, January 6, 2010 (UTC)
Please let the community add to this wealth of knowledge.
There are more facts here than any one person could produce I feel that there could be more knowledge to be shared and restricting the flow and sharing of information as such is counterproductive to the main cause of this website. For instance there are several unanswered questions that have been addressed on different articles that i feel that i could personally shed some light on. I am sure that many other people feel the same way. Please allow us our freedom on sharing information (not opinions). Atleast have the additions or corrections be submitted to the admins for review before publication. This is the information age, let us use it to our advantage.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by Beaten.loads.of.times (talk • contribs).
- Well, once you have 20 regular article edits you will be able to share what ever "information" you like on protected pages. So you don't have very much to do before adding this "information."--L.V.K.T.V.J.(Send an owl!) 18:57, March 21, 2010 (UTC)
please unprotect this page
What is the point of protecting this page? Besides what about the picture of Richard Harris as dumbldore? he was important during 2001 and 2002. He is missed by a lot of Fans
please unprotect this page
What is the point of protecting this page? Besides what about the picture of Richard Harris as Dumbldore? he was important during 2001 and 2002. He is missed by a lot of Fans. And I would advise that two pictures of Dumbldore one of each actor one Richard Harris and the other of the other actor!!!! I am very angry that theres no picture of Richard Harris as Dumbldore in the Beginning of the article and a picture of the new actor for Dumbldore as Well!! I forget who. But that is not my point. My point is Richard Harris Deserves credit too!! That's insulting his memory!!!
Marshall David Wahlstrom Helgren 07:03, July 7, 2010 (UTC)
Marsh Waha April 22, 2010
In the Ronald Weasley page, the "Also Known As" in the "Biographical Information" in the Infobox should be added by Rupert And Ralph.Mihir2000 09:35, November 17, 2010 (UTC)
The Severus Snape page
Ginerva Potter (nee weasley)
Can you please unprotect the Ginny page because her eyes are hazel not brown check in the 7th book! deathly hallows! and also, i would like to know how long i have to be a member to edit a protected page. thx!:P:):D♥♥Melody Weasley 05:20, December 2, 2010 (UTC)
- You have to be autoconfirmed and have 20 edits. Also, Chapter 6 of Deathly Hallows, speaking of Mrs W. "He forced himself to look directly into her eyes, noticing as he did so that they were precisely the same shade of brown as Ginny's." Thanks, --JKoch(Owl Me!) 05:34, December 2, 2010 (UTC)
- Oh sry. :) my bad and thx!:P:):D♥♥Melody Weasley 03:18, December 6, 2010 (UTC)
How do get 'autoconfirmed'? Happychickenvermin 21:04, December 11, 2010 (UTC)
UNPORTECT PLEASE I KNOW EVERYTHING ABOUT HARRY POTTER BY HEART!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Johnnyboy948 (talk • contribs).
- What exactly are you requesting be unprotected? - Nick O'Demus 11:07, January 16, 2011 (UTC)
- Hello! Please unprotect the Ginny page. There is a bunch of information in there that is completely unfounded. For instance, in the article about what she looks like, an editor wrote that she had brown lips and no acne. Where did they get that information? It also says that Dean Thomas's favorite thing about her was that she was a good kisser. That's rubbish. It wasn't stated in any of the books. It is ridiculous that these pages can only be edited by certain people. Just because they've been users for longer does NOT mean that they know more about Harry Potter than we do. Thanks for reading.6684lillian 18:54, April 24, 2011 (UTC)
What's the point of being a member if you can't edit whatever you want?????????? Loony
- It looks like you made your account a little over an hour ago. So, Welcome to the Harry Potter Wiki! According to information higher on this page, you have to be an Autoconfirmed member (which automatically happens four days after you create your account), and you also have to have made 20 constructive edits before you can edit a semi-protected page. If you want to edit a fully protected page (something that has been locked so that only admins can edit it), you are welcome to bring it up in the talk page, adding a detailed description of what you want changed. An admin is likely to see it and make the change for you. Hope this helps The Knights Who Say Ni 21:58, January 20, 2011 (UTC)
Project Snape!
I would very much like to be the part of Project GreasyGit! I can help put in a few paragraphs to making Severus Snape a more likeable man! it is a character I can relate to and hence want the permission to Edit it! Thanks & Regards,
protecting pages
How do you expect this wiki to get edits when well over half the pages I've seen are semi-protected or protected. I believe that no person should be restricted to editing a small percentage of the pages of this wiki. Out of at least a hundred wikis that I have seen, none have even thought of this. So lets get down to the bottom of this: why do you protect a majority of the pages on this wiki (I am thinking you are trying to force people to register)? In a free wiki everyone can edit freely without creating an account or paying a fee. This wiki is not a free wiki. Definitely not. If you are convinced by my argument remove all the protection on any page in this wiki. Then this wiki is a free wiki where anyone, regardless of anything, can share share their knowledge AND edit freely. Jacob 220.127.116.11 23:35, February 21, 2011 (UTC)
- I'd estimate the actual number of articles with protection on them at around two dozen, maybe three tops (not counting templates). That's two or three dozen, out of almost eight-thousand pages on this wiki. Such protection is usually placed because either those pages have been repeatedly vandalized, or inexperienced users continually make unhelpful edits. For example, I've lost count of how many times Hufflepuff-related articles have had the bit about "particularly good finders" added to them, or how many times the "James Potter was Chaser/Seeker" debate has come up. In most cases, such protection is a temporary measure, but even when it's added indefinitely, registered users can still edit those pages. It takes all of about five minutes to set up an account, and there is no fee. - Nick O'Demus 11:19, February 22, 2011 (UTC)
Anonymous 02:55, April 8, 2011 (UTC)Request unprotection of Avada Kedavra
I was going to add in the table of victims
|Lucius Malfoy (Chamber of Secrets film)*
|Harry Potter (unsuccessfu)
But the stupid page is protected!
- Lucius never gets far, Dobby yells, "You shall not hurt Harry Potter!" and causes Lucius to fly backwards down some stairs. He mutters, "avada" and then is attacked.
I think we should be unprotected, because we joined this wiki so that we could contribute to it, and if we can't contribute, then why did we join?
I cant create an account!
Why is that?
-(Soon to be)Arenaturbo!
Voldemort page
Can you remove my training wheels early, please?
May I edit the Voldemort page? It's a great article that just needs a bit of minor tweaking. For example, in the Nagini section, I would change:
That same year, Voldemort made Nagini a Horcrux with the murder of Bertha Jorkins.
That same year, Voldemort made Nagini into a Horcrux with the murder of Bertha Jorkins.
. . . because it's a reader stumble in its present form. The fast reader goes, "What? Why would she need one?" Backtracks. "Oh, yeah, it's Nagini who's becoming Mouldy Voldy's horcrux. I get it." For want of a word and all that. Then I noticed some stray commas, obviously left over from incomplete edits. A place where the word expressed should replace inherited. (Harry's deliberately modeling Dumbledore's behavior by not saying You-Know-Who; inherited implies unconscious behavior.) Like that. I'm afraid if I have to wait out a probation for days, I won't come back to the page for months. Or weeks, at least, until after the movie comes out. I'll get lost in the Forest of Dean—or, worse, the Forbidden Forest, and since I'm short with brown hair, and a Southerner (slow of speech), that's dangerous.
I promise that I know what I'm doing. (Well, with editing the English language, anyway. The logistics of the site are another matter, as are tasks like embedding a link properly.) Do you have a style guide? If not, would you like one?
~~Cheers and ta, Rambo
I want to add Bellatrix Lestrange as a paternal aunt in the "Family Members" list for the "Scorpius Malfoy" entry, could you unprotect it?
please unprotect this page for ginny weasley. i am a massive fan and i would really like to contribute
Request for Unprotection (Voldemort Etymology)
I would request unprotection of the etymology section of the Voldemort article, because previous authors have neglected to reflect on the secondary meaning of the French word "vol" which adds another dimension to his name. If I will not be allowed to edit it, I'd appreciate talking to someone who can edit it, so they might add some information I've gathered. --ajmurphyspence
This page won't get any edits if it's all protected. Just because we are 'new users' it doesn't mean we don't have as good, if not better, ideas than the older users. So why not unprotect this site and patrol it for spam. Everything we do seems to be edited by one of you snooty 'older users.' No offence, but your like Percy waving his Prefect badge around to show who's in charge. But you haven't made an improvement.
- Articles that are protected are done so for a reason, usually if they are the target of edit wars or vandalism. Only a few articles are fully protected. Those articles that are semi-protected will be editable by new users four days are registering their account once their account becomes auto-confirmed. Also, please sign all edits on talk pages and forums with four tildes like so: ~~~~ - Cavalier One(Wizarding Wireless Network) 11:54, August 25, 2011 (UTC)
I request that the Ginevra Weasley page either be Fixed, white page, Black text, normal blue links, or unprotect it so someone, whos probably annoyed at it also, could fix it. Thats my only real complaint or request.
It is a free wiki and there are lots of details that people miss. You need to understand that you aren't perfect, you can't be great all the time, so I heartedly request that you make this topic undisabled for editing.
220.127.116.11 22:58, December 19, 2011 (UTC) Harrypotterawesomepickle99
I request to be unprotected for reasons like changing information to be more acurate..
Obsessed by draco 10:19, December 20, 2011 (UTC)
Please open this page to editing
Please unlock this page. Because I have learned new facts about the Harry Potter film series, so I need to edit. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 18.104.22.168 (talk • contribs).
- What page? You didn't specify one. ProfessorTofty 23:42, February 21, 2012 (UTC)
- James Potter the second.—The preceding unsigned comment was added by 22.214.171.124 (talk • contribs).
- While I don't have the authority to protect or unprotect pages, I will say that asking to have a page unprotected when you have recently inserted incorrect information onto a page several times, clearly ignoring a warning on your talk page regarding this, is probably a futile action. -- 1337star (Owl Post) 00:09, February 22, 2012 (UTC)
On the James Potter (Harry's father's) page it says that he was a Gryffindor chaser, but he was a seeker. Being a new member I can't change it. How long will it be before I can?
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Comments On Dec 05, 2013:I tried for hours and hours trying to get this extension frame aligned but it seems to be impossible. one side is slightly bent than the other. it was very hard to align everything together and screw them in. finally when i got it fixed some of the crews snapped in the middle and i had to find new ones but stronger as well. i read about some people didn't like the color as it is not matching with the original cage and they were right. so basically 3 problems with this item 1- poor alignment design 2-bolts snaps in the middle and 3-color mismatches the original cage
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Comments On Apr 20, 2013:Easy to install. Looks great.
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Comments On Nov 07, 2012:While the product looks great and gives an aggressive posture to the 570, it is made of extremely light steel. My riding partner going probably 5 mph bumped into the back of me with his 220 atv and it nearly cut the bar in two pieces. Similarly, i saw first hand someone attempt to pull a lightweight atv a short distance and it bent the bars with very little pressure. If you are looking for a cheap attractive product to add a little something to your ride this is a perfect item. Anything more look for a stronger alternative.
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Comments On Oct 18, 2012:excellent
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Comments On Oct 05, 2012:Product arrived WELL packaged (for odd sized and shaped tubing). Package about 5'-6" long, 36" wide, and 14" deep. Weight was manageable
After unpacking, it was easy (without instructions) to see how to install...but with only 4 primary parts it isn't that hard. :) Additional items (bolts/nuts & clamp halves) came in a separate box, also very well packed. All in all, lots of plastic and bubble wrap to keep items pristine.
Product install was simple and the overall strength seems great. I suppose a true 'crash' will ultimately be the judge, but the product doesn't seem flimsy in any way. Install went smoothly with very little bumping/knocking/forcing to get everything lined up. My 11 year old son had everything (including all tightening and tool clean up) done within 20 minutes.
Product obviously WILL impact the storage area. You have two bars heading over the top of the bed at an angle (out to in from top view) and from higher to lower in side view. Depending on how you do things, this could be a problem or could be beneficial. My primary need was for better storage attachment. I use a storage box I acquired from a big box China importer retail mart. It is impacted by the new bars because of the horizontal bar just behind the seats. The lid (swings back) can no longer open without sliding the box forward. I'm not sure if I'll put stuff behind the box, or leave the front empty so I can slide the box back when I need access (it's mostly just survival equipment...never know when a crash might leave you stranded).
My only complaint is the powder coating (I think that's what it is) doesn't match the factory roll bar in texture, finish, and reflectivity. It's not a major difference, but noticable. Color seemed close enough (but that was in the darkness of my garage, sunlight may show differences). Product still retains 5/5 in my book as I tend to be more 'function over form'. The coating isn't consistent within each of the 6 parts of this item. The straight and bent pieces differ from the end clamps and cross members (2).
It does what I wanted, and expected it to do. And I suppose if that front horizontal bar is too obtrusive I could remove it as well.
As an added bonus, on the driver side, you'll find a whip attachment (front driver horizontal bar). Could be for a CB antenna or whip (it's just a washer welded sideways to the horizontal cross member pipe).
I never tell someone how to spend their money, but I was happy with this purchase.
Installation-5 of 5 ------ Instructions 5 of 5 ------ Weight added 5 of 5 ------ Strength 5 of 5 ------ Meets expectations 5 of 5 ------ Cost 4 of 5 ------ Would recommend 5 of 5
I have not tested in 'real world' conditions for storage or strength. And since I don't have anywhere 'protected' to put my spare tire, I may have to pop for Polaris UTV Ranger RZR 570/RZR XP Spare Tire Holder. I don't plan on rolling over backwards, but would sure hate to see spare get mushed because of its mounting position.
Good luck. Ride safe. Protect the environment (stick to trails). Pack out your trash. Leave little to no trace.
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Comments On Aug 15, 2012:bolts up with ease. Finish isn't the best. I painted mine to match my rollcage.
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A bill under debate in Augusta is pitting local development planners against activists who are warning of a takeover of local property rights by the United Nations. At the center of the controversy is something called "Agenda 21." Approved by the U.N. more than 20 years ago, the sustainability policy is crafted to promote careful planning of economic development growth through measures that promote conservation and improve the environment. But opponents who gathered at the State House this week say that's just a facade for world domination. A.J. Higgins has more.
If the United Nations really is secretly attempting to globally implement policy under the cryptically titled Agenda 21, then former Republican state Rep. Henry Joy says Eleanor Roosevelt is to blame.
The former first lady, Joy says, was a passionate advocate of the policies that created the UN in 1945. "Unfortunately, since its creation, it's been a millstone around the neck of this country," Joy said.
Joy, a longtime Aroostook County lawmaker from Crystal who served eight terms in the Maine House, says most member states of the U.N. would like to see the destruction of the U.S. Constitution. That's why Joy and others came before the Legislature's Judiciary Committee to voice support for a bill that would prohibit the state, counties and municipalities from implementing any of the policies contained in Agenda 21.
"If you allow the Agenda 21 to be implemented in the state of Maine, you can forget about eminent domain by the state or any other organization. It will be done by the United Nations," Joy said. "And, unfortunately, one of the things that they want to do in this is to reduce the population of the world from its current number."
Blaine Richardson, a former Republican candidate for Maine's 2nd Congressional District, says the stated goals of Agenda 21 look perfectly acceptable. But the intent, he says, is to take control.
"This is about no private land ownership anywhere on the face of the earth, and it's well underway in Maine," Richardson said. "It happened invisibly. Comprehensive plan? That sounds good. You know, we want sustainable growth in our town. That sounds good. We want to protect our water. That sounds good. That's how it was masked. You can't be against it because it's sustainability, the environment, global warming. And in the end, half of you will be gone if these people have their way."
Sustainable growth advocates say they're at a loss to understand the fear sraised by supporters of the bill. Nancy Smith is a former state lawmaker from Monmouth and the executive director of Grow Smart Maine.
"What I have not been able to do in listening to all of the testimony that we've heard so far is make the connection between what we do in our communities and Agenda 21, I can't make that leap," Smith said. "I don't understand why there is the connection there."
Smith says there is nothing in Agenda 21 that prohibits local control. And Jane LaFluer, who runs Friends of Midcoast Maine, says the legislation aimed at Agenda 21 runs contrary to her group's goals of economic growth of the local economy, improvement of property values and community involvement on planning issues.
"This bill will stifle public opinion and community engagement," LaFleur said. "Thinking about our future strategically allows our communities to know what to expect and plan for their own future. If we want to attract investments and businesses to our area, we need to plan for them."
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We recently received an inquiry regarding a report from the University of Sherbrooke Hospital Centre in Quebec. The report claimed to have detected the presence of the Bt protein Cry1Ab in the blood of humans. The report, which was highlighted in an article from The Organic Report is available here*.
The individual who sent us the report wanted to know what this means for human health and how concerned he and other consumers should be, based on the findings.
We enlisted the help of two experts - their feedback is below.
Dr. Wayne Parrott, University of Georgia - Athens
The study out of the University of Sherbrooke Hospital Centre in Quebec reported finding Bt proteins in the blood of several women. This protein is found in some types of GM corn, and finding it in human blood raised several questions for me.
- First, the find was surprising because the protein is normally destroyed by cooking, and people simply do not eat enough raw corn to account for the amount of protein the researchers claimed was in the blood**.
- Secondly, lab tests had found that if it is not destroyed by cooking, the protein was readily destroyed by stomach acid.
- Third, the researchers from the University of Sherbrooke used a test kit that works exactly like a home pregnancy kit. Just like a home pregnancy kit is designed to work on urine, the researchers used a kit that was designed to work on powdered plant tissue. However, rather than powdered plant tissue, they used human blood. Others have tried to use the same test kit with blood before, and never could get it to work. The kit is simply not designed to work with human blood.
The prevailing view in the scientific community is that the researchers simply got wrong results from using the wrong type of test. This is just a case of medical researchers not being familiar with the tools of plant research, rather than a new discovery that one should be concerned about.
Dr. Bruce Chassy, University of Illinois - Urbana
The results are difficult to reconcile with the reality that more than 99% of Bt-corn is not sold in markets and consumed whole by consumers. Tortillas and tortilla chips are an exception, but these are cooked products (cooking destroys Bt). It is therefore unclear by what route or in what foods women could have been exposed to Bt-corn.
Animal feeding studies have shown that Bt is not absorbed from corn fed to animals but is digested and absorbed as peptides and amino acids; no Bt can be detected in meat, milk and other products isolated from Bt-corn fed animals. The results reported in this study are not consistent with the scientific literature.
Finally, the levels of Bt claimed in the study are far higher than would be expected even if Bt from Bt corn were transported intact into the serum and tissues; Bt-corn contains very low levels of Bt and consumption of Bt-corn by women in Quebec is most probably negligible.
Seeing the results of a study that used inappropriate methods (applying human blood to a plant tissue testing kit) causes concern regarding the motives of the authors and/or editors who conducted and reported on the study.
*If you are unable to access the link, copy and paste the following URL into your browser: http://ipaperus.ipaperus.com/OTA/TheOrganicReport/TheOrganicReportSummer2011/?Page=18.
**This post has been updated to reflect the fact that while a very small percentage of humans consume raw corn, people do not eat enough raw corn to account for the amount of protein the researchers claimed was in the blood.


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Title: Farm City. Comments: I found Farm City to be a huge disappointment and was very confused KPL picked this novel to bring readers "together." Between weird racial comments, pervasive privilege, and lack of taste, I found it barely readable. To me, there was nothing truly insightful or groundbreaking about this book - plenty of others have approached this topic, and written more eloquently about it, without such a demeaning approach.
Title: Both books. Comments: In The American Way of Eating, it seemed like a combination text book and journal. It was okay, but I was slow to get through it. I do wish she'd mentioned that many of the gardens in Detroit are through Land Banks. I wish she'd have mentioned/explained that organization. In Farm City, I greatly appreciated how Novella dealt with ending the life of her charges and respecting them as food sources. I look forward to hearing her speak in April on tax due day.
Title: Farm City. Comments: I love the urban farm idea. This book seemed rather trite and the extra effort at being informative seemed tacked on. I was particularly disinterested in her stereotypes of people in her neighborhood and her lack of depth. It seemed to me she was trying to be funny and insightful at the expense of others. I was disappointed that Kalamazoo picked this high school style writer. I have loved some of the previous choices: The Things They Carried, Fahrenheit 451 as examples.
Title: Both books. Comments: I thought Farm City was hilarious. I have secret ambitions to be an urban farmer but suspect I would only ENJOY raising chickens - or God forbid, a hog - for a week. But so fun to imagine. Thanks for a fun book.The American Way of Eating was really good, too. I loved learning more about the picking/harvesting work and wonder about our practices in our state - and in our county. I hope we'll learn about this through some of the events!
Title: Farm City. Comments: I loved Farm City. Novella jumped into urban farming much more daringly than I think I could. In her situation I would probably be too scared to be on someone else's land or intimidated by what i didn't know to make much progress with a garden. I have been reading other gardening books following Farm City, currently The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan, but soon I will be turning my attention to The American Way of Eating.
Title: Farm City. Comments: I love Carpenter's irreverent humor and her spunk. She just plowed forward with learning how to raise chickens, rabbits, pigs by doing it! I learned loads from Farm City. I can't wait to hear her speak.
I've read three great food related books this past year; the two Reading Together Books and Salt, Sugar, Fat by Michael Moss - all three have me thinking more deeply about what I eat and where it comes from. I'm thrilled that KPL selected these two titles and is facilitating a community-wide discussion about food. Great job.
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Our book club met on Tuesday for lunch to discuss it and had great discussion; we all agreed we liked it even more once we started discussing it.
Reading Together is how and why we survive Michigan winters.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Waiting For The Bus
Doris we decided to take a small walk around the Upper West Side. She gave me some history about the buildings in her neighborhood and we ran into the lovely fellow pictured above. As we passed by the local drugstore Doris waved to two women sitting by the window. She told me that she had seen one of the women for years, and that they always waved at one another and probaly had shared many similar experiences.
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- Laura Gerencser said...
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Wonderful color coordination. Thank you for sharing!
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I love the way his hat and sweater match - or seem to.
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Tanzania Investment Bank (TIB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tandahimba Newala Cooperative Union (Tanecu) for the construction of a cashew nut processing factory in Mtwara Region.
TIB Managing Director Peter Noni told reporters in Dar es Salaam on Monday during the signing of the agreement that the modern factory would help add value to cashew nut production.
"As you all know, an unreliable market has been a major problem to most farmers in the country. Cashew nut growers sometimes fail to sell their produce because of this. We want to construct our own factory so that we can sell the cashew nuts without middlemen," Noni said.
He explained that as a bank they realised that by having processing factories farmers would have reliable markets and crops would be sold at reasonable prices.
"We as TIB will collaborate with Tanecu to ensure we construct a factory, which will be free from external interference," he said.
The director further said the cost of constructing the factory would be known after completion of a feasibility study. "What we are doing now is that we use the technical assistance fund to carry out a feasibility study, which will start in June and there after other processes will follow," Noni said.
He said the factory would have the capacity of processing 30,000 tonnes of cashew nuts per year and Tanecu will cover 20 per cent of the construction cost, while TIB will cover the remaining 80 per cent.
For his part, Tanecu Chairman Yusuph Nannila said they expected to start the construction of a big warehouse in July in Tandahimba area at 1.4bn/-.
He said the main objective of constructing a factory was to add value to cashew nut production. He said cashew nut growers lacked a reliable market since it was only India, which bought unprocessed cashew nuts from Tanzania.
"If we succeed in constructing the cashew nut processing factory we will have solved problems associated with the market. We want cashew nuts to lead in the country and this will also improve people's incomes as well as Tanecu's," he said.
Tandahimba Member of Parliament Juma Njwayo said the main problem facing cashew nut growers was the market.
"Our cashew nuts have great value if processed in the country. Currently, a farmer sells a kilo of cashew nuts at less than 1,000/- but the same kilo of processed cashew nuts is sold at 10,000/-," he said.


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Lance Vance's Apartment is the apartment that Lance Vance lives in. It is located in the south of the Ocean Drive, Ocean Beach, Vice City. Although referred to as an apartment, it is in fact a large house with a 2-car garage and a helipad. The interior from the house can only be seen in GTA Vice City Stories, in GTA Vice City the apartment doesn't play any role in the storyline.
After Victor and Lance stole Martinez's and the Mendez Brotherstracks full of drugs, Lance brought an apartment at Ocean Beach which is a warehouse with loads of Drugs.
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(1) A majority of the judges of the Court shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Court. A vacancy in the Court shall not impair the powers or affect the duties of the Court or of the remaining judges of the Court.
(d) Precedence of Judges.— The chief judge of the Court shall have precedence and preside at any session that the chief judge attends. The other judges shall have precedence and preside according to the seniority of their original commissions. Judges whose commissions bear the same date shall have precedence according to seniority in age.
Source(Added Pub. L. 100–687, div. A, title III, § 301(a),Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4114, § 4054; amended Pub. L. 101–94, title IV, § 402,Aug. 16, 1989, 103 Stat. 628; Pub. L. 101–237, title VI, § 602(b),Dec. 18, 1989, 103 Stat. 2095; renumbered § 7254,Pub. L. 102–40, title IV, § 402(b)(1),May 7, 1991, 105 Stat. 238; Pub. L. 102–54, § 14(e)(4),June 13, 1991, 105 Stat. 287; Pub. L. 102–82, § 8(3),Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 377; Pub. L. 105–368, title V, § 512(a)(1),Nov. 11, 1998, 112 Stat. 3341; Pub. L. 106–117, title X, § 1034,Nov. 30, 1999, 113 Stat. 1595.)
1999—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 106–117inserted heading and amended text of subsec. (d) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "In the event of a vacancy in the position of chief judge of the Court, the associate judge senior in service on the Court shall serve as acting chief judge unless the President designates one of the other associate judges to serve as acting chief judge, in which case the judge so designated shall serve as acting chief judge."
1998—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 105–368substituted "Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims" for "Court of Veterans Appeals".
1991—Pub. L. 102–40renumbered section 4054 of this title as this section.
Subsecs. (d), (e). Pub. L. 102–54amended section as in effect immediately before the enactment of Pub. L. 102–40, and Pub. L. 102–82amended section, identically, by redesignating the second subsec. (d), relating to authority to administer oaths as, (e).
1989—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 101–237added subsec. (d) relating to authority to administer oaths.
Pub. L. 101–94added subsec. (d) relating to acting chief judge in event of vacancy.
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Amendment by Pub. L. 105–368effective on first day of first month beginning more than 90 days after Nov. 11, 1998, see section 513 ofPub. L. 105–368, set out as a note under section 7251 of this title.
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A few months ago, Stephanie Shum of Muhs Home was kind enough to share a preview of her new online shop with me. I instantly fell in love with her carefully curated products. "Muhs" pronounced like "muse" (how fitting is this for our blog?!) is Stephanie's last name spelt backwards. There's a sense of "ease" to everything that she handpicked for the store. So important to bring that sense to our everyday living, don't you think? Just simple, smart, timeless pieces. Each product you see came from Stephanie scouting across Japan and Europe, searching for local designers and makers with exceptional craftsmanship and love for their craft. Congratulations on a fabulous opening Stephanie!
ALiCE porcelain dinnerware
Stephanie found this line while browsing through neighborhood stores in Copenhagen. Muhs Home is the first US retailer of the ALiCE line!
Midori brass label accessories
I particularly love the label plate, so smart. And the endless use of baker's twine…
Kami wood cups
At the Takahashi Kougei workshop in Hokkaido, Stephanie received a demonstration of how they turn each cup individually, just to get it down to the right thickness. She added, "And when Mr. Takahashi handed me the cup from the lathe, it was still warm!" How amazing is that?
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Yes. A deep faith in God is the cornerstone of LeTourneau University. We recognize that all knowledge comes from God, the Creator, and we encourage students to know Him through His son, Jesus Christ. Despite the fact that LeTourneau University attracts students from many nations, cultures and church denominations, our Christian faith and biblical worldview unite our faculty, staff and students together as a community of believers.
LeTourneau is an interdenominational university and enrolls students from a wide variety of Christian backgrounds.
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Our 162-acre campus is located in Longview, Texas, which is located two hours east of Dallas and one hour west of Shreveport, La., off of I-20. To learn more about Longview, click here.
Longview is home to more than 75,000 people.
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Natural and recreational opportunities abound at Killens Pond State Park, centrally located in the heart of Kent County. The park's centerpiece is the 66-acre millpond which features boating and fishing. The all new Killens Pond Water Park offers resort entertainment in a serene, natural setting. Only about a 1½-hour drive from either the northern or southern state line, Killens Pond makes a perfect home base for exploring the First State. Open year-round, the park's campground and cozy cabins are popular retreats no matter what the season.
The millpond was established in the late 1700's. Prior to the pond's creation, the Murderkill River and surrounding hardwood forest were sites of several Native American homes and hunting camps. According to legend, the river's unusual name refers to a local tribe's massacre of a Dutch trading party at the mouth of the river in 1648. Now a peaceful oasis, Killens Pond became a state park in 1965.
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The pond is home to largemouth bass, catfish, carp, perch, crappie, bluegills, and pickerel, all of which await the patient angler. Exploring by boat is easy, thanks to a convenient boat launching ramp. Canoes, rowboats, kayaks, and pedal boats can be rented during the summer. The Murderkill River Canoe Trail provides a challenge for the more adventurous paddler.
The Killens Pond Water Park is more than a pool, it's a whole different way to have fun in the water! Gently sloping from ground level, the innovatively designed main pool's zero-depth entrance makes getting in and out easy, and visitors will enjoy exciting interactive water features such as the Floating Lily Pad Fun Walk. At the tot pool and tot lot, bubblers, ground water jets, small slides, and a pool-side waterplay system give smaller visitors lots of fun ways to enjoy a warm summer's day. After working up an appetite, hungry swimmers can enjoy a variety of menu items at the new food concession. The Swim Shop is the place for all your sunning and swimming needs.
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More recreational activities can be found throughout the woodlands and grassy fields surrounding the pond. Hiking trails and a cross-country running course wind through several types of habitat featuring native plants and animals. A number of game courts and ball fields satisfy the athlete, and an 18-hole disc golf course challenges players to test their skill with a flying disk. The Life Course Trail offers a healthy challenge. The 3.2-mile Pondside Trail is carpeted with pine needles and sand and winds along the banks of the park's 66-acre mill pond.
Playground equipment and picnic areas are the perfect place for pleasant lunch or dinner break and four pavilions can be reserved for larger group events. A bike path from Route 13 to the main entrance provides a leisurely passage into and out of the park. There is also a new extension that leads to the water park and sports complex areas.
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im jk, honestly i haven't kept up on how this line is doing, ive seen a few at retail but passed...im burnt out i guess.
Its probably gonna take the snow trooper or biker scout to get my juices flowing again. I thought maybe slave leia would
do it but the excitement hasnt kicked in yet. Maybe even the new movies will get me going again or a new big vehicle.
Im glad though ppl are excited about this line...and its hanging in there.
I've been the same way Romadon. I'm a huge Sar Wars collector, and I just assumed I'd be all over these, but...I don't know what it is. I only got my first one last night for a Christmas present, and it's Han. I took my time and thought I picked-out the one in the bunch with the best paint job, but when I got home and took a closer look, the flesh paint on his neck was sloppy in the back and on the sides. My issues have been the paint problems I guess. For this to be the be-all-end-all of Star Wars action figure lines, I've not been too impressed with the paint. I've just got a feeling though, were I to open my Han and check it out loose, I suspect I'd be in love with this line.


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Mexico Vacation Villas: Luxury Accommodations in a Small Village
One of the biggest concerns visitors have when choosing the right Mexico beach vacation package is finding that perfect balance of luxury and privacy. In most cases, what you get when you book a trip to Mexico is a five-star hotel in the heart of a bustling city center, or a less-than-luxury bed and breakfast in a small town. Here at Casa de la Sirena, we believe that the two can co-exist. We combine the best of both worlds to offer you luxury accommodations and a small-town backdrop that keeps people coming back year after year.
Luxury in Mexico
How you define luxury is entirely up to you. For some people, a luxury Mexican vacation means upscale dining options and a setting that's designed around comfort. For others, it's less about the atmosphere and more about in-room amenities. And for some people, it has little to do with tangible effects and more to do with knowing that your every need will be taken care of.
Our goal at Casa de la Sirena is to offer all this—and at a price point that works well with almost every budget.
- The Small-Town Setting: Troncones is a fishing village and a small town, which might not seem synonymous with luxury at first. After all, you'll find other guests walking into the small city center, taking time to chat with the locals, and enjoying private boat tours and other low-key tourist activities. We define this as the luxury of time. There is no rush here, no need to wait in lines or make reservations. All the shops and activities you want from your Mexican beach vacation are here, and with a personalized touch that can only come from a small, quiet town.
- Atmosphere and Amenities: We also provide a touch of luxury every time you return to your room. From private villas to bungalows, there are a variety of accommodation types here at Casa de la Sirena. You'll enjoy private beachfronts, private pools, full kitchens, air conditioning inside your rooms, WiFi options, daily maid service, and traditional Mexican elegance adorning the walls and suites. All this is offered alongside sweeping views of the ocean, where you can take in the vibrant sunset or even watch as the whales make their annual migration.
- Luxury Service: Perhaps the best thing we have to offer our guests is personalized service that helps turn your getaway into a dream vacation. Because we are a fairly small facility, we make sure that each guest has everything he or she needs to enjoy a stay with us. From the private yoga studio on the beach to wedding and party services that transform a vacation into a once-in-a-lifetime event, we're here to create the perfect getaway for you and those you love.
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There shall be an executive department in the Government to be called the Department of Labor, with a Secretary of Labor, who shall be the head thereof, to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and whose tenure of office shall be like that of the heads of the other executive departments. The provisions of title 4 of the Revised Statutes, including all amendments thereto, shall be applicable to said department. The purpose of the Department of Labor shall be to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners of the United States, to improve their working conditions, and to advance their opportunities for profitable employment. The said Secretary shall cause a seal of office to be made for the said department of such device as the President shall approve and judicial notice shall be taken of the said seal.
Source(Mar. 4, 1913, ch. 141, § 1,37 Stat. 736; Mar. 4, 1925, ch. 549, § 4,43 Stat. 1301.)
References in Text
Title 4 of the Revised Statutes, referred to in text, was entitled "Provisions Applicable to All Executive Departments", and consisted of R.S. §§ 158 to 198. For provisions of the Code derived from such title 4, see sections 101, 301, 303, 304, 503, 2952, 3101, 3106, 3341, 3345 to 3349, 5535, 5536 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees; section 207 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure; sections 514, 520 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure; section 3321 of Title 31, Money and Finance.
Section was formerly classified to section 611 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1,Sept. 1, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
Short Title of 1986 Amendment
Pub. L. 99–619, § 1,Nov. 6, 1986, 100 Stat. 3491, provided that: "This Act [amending sections 552 and 553 of this title and sections 5313 to 5316 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, repealing section 3 of Reorganization Plan No. 6 of 1950, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 552 and 553 of this title and section 5316 of Title 5] may be cited as the 'Department of Labor Executive Level Conforming Amendments of 1986'."
Transfer of Functions
For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of Labor, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of Labor, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 6, of 1950, §§ 1, 2,15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1263, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Emergency Preparedness Functions
For assignment of certain emergency preparedness functions to Secretary of Labor, see Parts 1, 2, and 12 of Ex. Ord. No. 12656, Nov. 18, 1988, 53 F.R. 47491, set out as a note under section 5195 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare.
History of Department
A Department of Labor under the charge of a Commissioner of Labor was first established by act June 13, 1888, ch. 389, 25 Stat. 182. That Department was placed under the jurisdiction and made a part of a new department, called the Department of Commerce and Labor, by act Feb. 14, 1903, ch. 552, § 4,32 Stat. 827. The name Department of Labor was changed to Bureau of Labor by act Mar. 18, 1904, ch. 716, 33 Stat. 136. The present Department of Labor was created by act Mar. 4, 1913. The Bureau of Labor in the Department of Commerce and Labor was transferred to the present Department of Labor by said act.
Order of Succession
For order of succession during any period when both Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Labor are unable to perform functions and duties of office of Secretary, see Ex. Ord. No. 13245, Dec. 18, 2001, 66 F.R. 66268, listed in a table under section 3345 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
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Ex. Ord. No. 13578. Coordinating Policies on Automotive Communities and Workers
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows:
Section 1. Policy. Over the last decade, the United States has experienced a decline in employment in the automotive industry and among part suppliers. This decline accelerated dramatically from 2008 to 2009, with more than 400,000 jobs being lost in the industry. Now, 2 years later, the American automotive industry is beginning to recover. The automotive industry has, over the past 2 years, experienced its strongest period of job growth since the late 1990s. Exports have expanded, and the domestic automakers in 2010 gained market share for the first time since 1995. The automotive supply chain, which employs three times as many workers as the automakers, has also shown renewed strength. However, we still have a long way to go.
Over the past 2 years my Administration has undertaken coordinated efforts on behalf of automotive communities, including targeted technical and financial assistance. For example, the Department of Labor set aside funds for green jobs and job training for high-growth sectors of the economy specifically targeted to communities affected by the automotive downturn, and the Department of Commerce provided funds specifically for automotive communities to develop plans for economic recovery. Stabilizing the automotive industry will also require the use of expanded strategies by automotive communities that include land-use redevelopment, small business support, and worker training.
The purpose of this order is to continue the coordinated Federal response to factors affecting automotive communities and workers and to ensure that Federal programs and policies address these concerns.
Sec. 2. Assignment of Responsibilities to the Secretary of Labor.
(a) The Secretary of Labor shall:
(i) work to coordinate the development of policies and programs among executive departments and agencies with the goal of coordinating a Federal response to factors that have a distinct impact on automotive communities and workers, including through the coordination of economic adjustment assistance activities;
(ii) advise the President, in coordination with the Director of the National Economic Council, on the potential effects of pending legislation;
(iii) provide recommendations to the President, in coordination with the Director of the National Economic Council, on executive branch policy proposals affecting automotive communities and changes to Federal policies and programs intended to address issues of special importance to automotive communities and workers; and
(iv) conduct outreach to representatives of nonprofit organizations, businesses, labor organizations, State and local government agencies, elected officials, and other interested persons that will assist in bringing to the President's attention concerns, ideas, and policy options for expanding and improving efforts to revitalize automotive communities.
(b) The Secretary of Labor shall perform the functions assigned by this order in coordination with the Director of the National Economic Council. The Secretary of Labor may delegate these responsibilities to the Executive Director of the Department of Labor Office of Recovery for Auto Communities and Workers.
Sec. 3. Revocation. Executive Order 13509 of June 23, 2009, is hereby revoked.
Sec. 4. General Provisions. (a) The heads of executive departments and agencies shall assist and provide information to the Secretary of Labor or the Secretary's designee, consistent with applicable law, as may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities assigned by this order.
(b) Nothing in this order shall be construed to impair or otherwise affect:
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(d) This order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity by any party against the United States, its departments, agencies, or entities, its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.Barack Obama.
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A new farming technology, which involves injecting tractor exhaust gas into the soil to reduce costs of buying fertilizer, is coming in Tanzania.
The technology, which is pro-'Kilimo Kwanza' initiative, has been invented by a Canadian farmer — Gary Lewis, who heads NC Quest in Alberta, Canada.
NC Quest is the parent company that license's the Bio-Agtive Technology Method to farms around the world.
Lewis said: "We have started carrying out a countrywide campaign on the new technology and we'll use all available opportunities including annual farmer's fair to encourage Tanzanian farmers to adopt the technology."
Lewis was speaking here over the weekend at the farmers' information night which attracted over 50 farmers from across Tanzania.
He stated that Tanzania is one of the ideal places in Africa and the world at large for adopting the technology, because of its unique climatic condition.
"We target at helping farmers to understand and practice a new way of Nitrogen and Carbon cycle management," he said, adding that farmers in Tanzania need to capture more sunlight energy on their farms. The technology captures carbon energy into the soil where it helps to grow roots.
Lewis said that food security and climate change are some of the biggest issues facing governments and societies in both Tanzania and other countries.
The technology, according to the investor, is friendly to the environment as it discourages the application of chemical fertilizer in farms and reduces cost of production.
There are some farmers in northern Tanzania, who have started carrying out trials of the new farming technique.
Lewis has teamed up with Denis Mick, a field master for the company to adopt and market this new technology in Tanzania.
The new technology, currently applied by farmers in Canada, USA, Australia, Jamaica, South Africa, Kazakhstan and Japan.
The inventor said: "Exhaust gas places active soluble nitrogen into the soil, but, more importantly, also carbon and nitrogen at the ratio of 30:1, which is perfect for the development of nitrogen-fixing, free-living bacteria," he said.
While, the chemistry is fairly involved, the result, he claimed are plants that create their own nitrate, develop better root systems and have much less reliance on fertilizer.
"Soil acidity is also reduced due to the action of carbon dioxide in acidic soils."
According to Lewis, the benefits list continues with extra elements such as phosphorous, potassium, calcium and manganese and a drop in carbon dioxide entering the atmosphere.
Gillian Hoops, a large-scale farmer from Simanjiro District, Manyara region revealed that the technology, in addition to saving the environment by removing carbon fumes from the atmosphere and converting them into fertilizers, was also very useful in drought-prone areas like Simanjiro.
"Other fertilizers can be useless in sun scorched, drought smitten grounds but the Bio-Agtive, being gas based can easily penetrate the soil and work wonders for the crops with or without the rain," she revealed.
And as the issues of global warming continue to raise concern around the globe, the Bio-Agtive technology, according to experts, is bound to earn Arusha farmers as well as Tanzania, carbon credits.
But the technology is already earning a local farmer here bumper harvests; having started to use it in his farm last January. Dennis Mick said his 2000 acres of grain and legumes in Hanang have recorded major boost in crop production ever since he adopted the Bio-Agtive tech.
The Bio-Agtive method involves cooling the tractor exhaust emissions then injecting the condensed gas into the air cart or directly into the soil while sowing or cultivating.
When seeding with Bio-Agtive Emissions Technology (BAET), the cooled exhaust emissions are directed firstly into the air cart.


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It was a beautiful day once again inside Reser Stadium as OSU had their first scrimmage of the 2011 season. Beaver Nation got to witness the first live action and came out in good numbers, I'd guess around 250 strong.
Unfortunately for them the list of those not participating was very long: Micah Hatfield, Fred Thompson, Blake Harrah, Jordan Jenkins, Michael Philipp, Mishawn Cummings, Shaydon Akuna, Brandin Cooks, James Rodgers, Brandon Hardin, Kevin Frahm, Cody Vaz, Cam Collins, Rashaad Reynolds and Joe Halahuni all watched from the sidelines.
Good news was that most players were up and walking just fine. Kevin Frahm was off crutches and just had a supportive sleeve on his knee and Brandin Cooks had no support on his ankle and a minimal limp.
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