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|January 2, 2009 - Groups Urge Agriculture Secretary Nominee to Halt Mass Killing of Wildlife
More Than 100 Organizations Say Federal Lethal Control of Bears, Cougars, Coyotes, Wolves Is Cruel and Unnecessary
Williams, OR – Today, 115 conservation, animal protection, ranching, and faith-based organizations submitted a letter to Agriculture Secretary nominee Tom Vilsack urging him to end the federal government's systematic killing of wildlife, including wolves, coyotes, bears, cougars, and prairie dogs. The coalition – comprised of Big Wildlife, Center for Biological Diversity, Christians for Environmental Stewardship, Creation Care Study Program, Humane Society of the United States, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, Sierra Club, and Ranchers for Rural Responsibility, among many others – said that each year the Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Wildlife Services kills millions of wild animals, primarily on behalf of agribusiness. The coalition said halting the agency's lethal control programs should be one of the nominee's first steps once he is confirmed as Secretary of Agriculture. (See end of release for complete list of signatories)
USDA Wildlife Services, a secretive federal agency that has largely avoided public scrutiny, employs a variety of cruel, and often haphazard and indiscriminate, methods to kill wildlife. Animals are shot from planes and helicopters, poisoned, gassed in their dens, bludgeoned after capture in steel leghold traps, strangled in wire snares, and pursued with hounds or lured to bait station then shot. Other animals, even family dogs and cats, are unintentionally injured or killed by agency actions. In 2007, alone, Wildlife Services killed 2.4 million animals, including 121,565 carnivores. The agency reported it spent over $100 million lin 2007 to kill wildlife, most of which was funded by taxpayers. Among those animals killed in 2007: 90,262 coyotes, 2,277 gray foxes, 2,412 red foxes, 2,090 bobcats, 1,133 cats, 552 dogs, 577 badgers, and 340 gray wolves.
"Wildlife Services has much blood on its hands. The agency is committing crimes against animals that make Michael Vick's Bad Newz Kennels look like doggy day care. Most Americans have no idea their tax dollars are used to brutalize countless bears, cougars, wolves, and coyotes," said Brian Vincent, Communications Director for the wildlife protection group, Big Wildlife.
USDA Wildlife Services kills carnivores and smaller animals such as prairie dogs, to appease the livestock industry (and kills a myriad of other animals such as blackbirds on behalf of other agribusiness enterprises). This winter, Wildlife Services killed all 27 wolves of a pack near Kalispell, Montana. In 2008, the agency wiped out seven wolf packs, pups and all, in the Big Sky state. In Oregon, Wildlife Services is coordinating with state officials to kill nearly 2,000 cougars. In New Mexico and Arizona over the past ten years, Wildlife Services has killed and removed far more than the 50 or so remaining endangered Mexican gray wolves in the wild. The agency has perpetuated hostility towards many carnivore species, especially coyotes, by characterizing them as vermin or nuisance animals. Each year, the agency kills tens of thousands of coyotes.
"'Wildlife Services' is a perfectly Orwellian name for an agency that serves wildlife with cyanide baits, lead bullets, and steel leghold traps," said Michael Robinson of the Center for Biological Diversity in Silver City, New Mexico. Robinson is the author of a detailed history of the agency, titled Predatory Bureaucracy: The Extermination of Wolves and the Transformation of the West (University Press of Colorado, 2005).
Robinson's book recounts that Wildlife Services was founded in 1885 under a different name, and began its wildlife extermination program in 1915. In 1928, responding to criticism from wildlife biologists, the agency pledged not to exterminate any species and stopped using the word "exterminate" (substituting "control"). However, in 1945 the agency killed the last gray wolf in the western United States (in southern Colorado). In the 1960s, after telling Congress it would not exterminate wildlife, Wildlife Services wiped out red wolves from the Southeast, California condors in their namesake state, and blackfooted ferrets on the Great Plains – as well as the Mexican gray wolf in the Republic of Mexico (having gained permission from Mexican authorities). The last survivors of each of these species were captured, bred in captivity and subsequently reintroduced to save them from extinction.
The conservation and animal protection groups said that Wildlife Services' killing program ignores the importance of carnivores. As "keystone species," carnivores play a pivotal role in sustaining ecological integrity and preserving species' diversity. For example, large carnivores regulate deer and elk numbers, as well as smaller mammal populations. Wolf reintroduction in Yellowstone National Park has benefited bears, foxes, beavers and songbirds, among other animals; conversely ongoing Wildlife Services persecution of wolves continues to impact these and other species of wildlife in the vast swathes of the West through which wolves have not been permitted to recolonize.
Many non-lethal solutions are less expensive and more effective at reducing conflicts than killing, the coalition said. Ranchers who use guard dogs, llamas, burros, or even mixing cows with sheep report lower or no predation problems. Nighttime penning, penning during lambing and calving season, and removing animal carcasses from pastures also reduce conflicts. In addition, strobes and sirens are effective for preventing predation. The groups said that monies spent on killing wildlife would be better used to educate and aid ranchers, farmers, and others to upgrade their fencing or assist them with utilizing non-lethal techniques. Eliminating subsidized domestic animal grazing on public lands would sharply reduce encounters with carnivores, they said.
"Wildlife Services is the 'Grim Reaper' of the federal government. The main 'services' the agency provides wildlife are pain, suffering, and death," said Vincent.
Click here to read Coalition letter to Agriculture Secretary nominee
Click here to view Wildlife Services 2007 kill chart
Click here to read about Wildlife Service killing methods
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The night before I was born, too many years ago and about an hour away from here, my mother gorged on native strawberries. The next day, while my father was at the Memorial Day parade, she went into labor a bit earlier than expected. It was my uncle, then 14, who drove her to the hospital.
I can understand why Mom found those strawberries utterly irresistible.
Native strawberries have just begun to appear at Connecticut farm stands, and they are indeed exquisitely delicious.
But you've got to seize the season. The season is brief -- just a few weeks.
And, li ke so much in the garden this year, these ruby-colored treats are a bit ahead of schedule.
Deborah Madison, founding chef of Greens Restaurant in San Francisco, says most Americans don't have any idea what a strawberry should taste like. When they think of strawberries, they think of those big, hollow-cored fruits from the supermarket, which have no flavor. There's just no comparison with the luscious local berries now available.
In her new book, "Seasonal Fruit Desserts: From Orchard, Farm and Market" [Broadway Books, $32.50], Madison's recipes for strawberries are mostly quite simple. For example, a compote is made with a few strawberries, the juice of a key lime, a teaspoon of sugar and a mango or two.
"I love mincing a few choice strawberries to spoon over ice cream or another fruit," she writes. "It's unexpected and a good way to share a small treasure."
For the following dessert, Madison recommends using a lighter wine, and serving the berries with sections of orange.
> 1 cup red wine, such as Beaujolais, Valpolicella or Pinot Noir
> 1/3 to 1/2 cup organic sugar
> 1/8 teaspoon toasted peppercorns, lightly crushed
> 1 heaping basket of ripe strawberries (about 2 1/2 cups)
Put the wine, sugar and pepperorns in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer just until small bubbles form around the edges of the pan, but don't let them cover the entire surface or the syrup will be too thick. This should take 15 minutes.
While the wine is reducing, rinse the berries and set them on a clean dishtowel to wick up the moisture. If they're large, slice them into quarters or eighths; smaller berries can be sliced in half. When the syrup is coooked, pour it through a strainer over the fruit.
Cover and let stand for at least an hour so that the strawberries yield their juices. Give them an occasional turn with a soft spatula so that all the berries come in contact with the wine, then divide the berries among small glasses -- preferably the little bar glasses from France or Italy -- and pour the syrup over them.
Serve chilled with orange sections or a spoonful of cream if desired.
Incidentally, the state Department of Agriculture has an online "Pick Your Own Fruits and Vegetables" guide, which will help you find a field near you. Go to www.ctgrown.gov and click on Publications at the left.
I can understand why John Lennon sang about Strawberry Fields Forever. Would that it were so.

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Dear Prudence,
Several years ago my widowed mother moved across the country to be nearer to me and my family. She was in her early 70s, and subsequently fell in love with a wonderful widower around her age and they married. To their surprise, his grown children began to exclude him from their family plans soon after the ceremony. It's been over nine years and he no longer gets invited to celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter with them. His grandchildren have been pressured to not see him. What's confusing is that my mother's husband and first wife were amazing parents who raised their own children and several orphaned relatives. All these siblings and cousins get together regularly, but leave their father and my mother out of their plans. The father and my mother have reached out many times, but his children said they want a relationship with only him, not both of them. I have tried to bring the families together, but was told not to get involved. One of his relatives confided to us that toward the end of his first wife's illness she had instructed her oldest daughter to take care of her father after she died, so now his family feels my mother has made it impossible to honor their mother's wishes. The stress has caused both my mother and her husband to be hospitalized several times. They remain committed to each other but recently told us that they have decided to move on and share their elder years only with our family. Is there anything else that can be done to repair this rift? When is it OK to stop trying?
—Saddened and Confused
Dear Saddened,
There are families who continue to get together for the holidays even after members have committed assaults, embezzlements, sexual improprieties, and general outrageousness against each other. Either there's some part of this story that's being left out, or your mother's husband's children are a bunch of cruel, heartless ingrates. Grown children generally are thrilled if a lonely, elderly parent finds love and companionship and does not need their constant attention. (The objections tend to be about a newcomer threatening a potential inheritance.) Even if they resent the arrival of a replacement, they are supposed to pull themselves together and welcome the new spouse, not alienate their parent from all his loved ones. I'd say after nine years not only is it OK to stop trying, it's necessary. These are two old people who have been hospitalized for the stress this situation has caused them. You should reassure them that you respect their decision and are delighted they will be able to spend the holidays with you. Make sure your children treat your mother's husband as if he is their grandfather. The poor man will go to his grave with a wounded heart. But when he's at your Thanksgiving table, let's hope he feels thankful to be part of your family.
Dear Prudence,
Here's a Washington, D.C. etiquette question for you. I was recently dining at a hip new restaurant with my husband and some friends. Seated at the table next to us was Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We had recently noticed some flattering street graffiti art about Justice Ginsburg and I had a photo of it on my phone. My husband, friends, and I debated at length whether it would be appropriate to show this art to her. Everyone but me thought it would be rude or at least annoying. Ultimately, I went with my instincts (assisted by a couple of glasses of wine); after the justice had finished eating and I was on my way out of the restaurant, I stopped by the table and showed her the graffiti on my phone. She was very pleasant, seemed interested, and the entire exchange took maybe 20 seconds. Since then, we've polled numerous family members, friends, and co-workers. A small majority support my husband's view that it was not appropriate. So, was I just being friendly or was I a pest?
—Ginsburg Fan
Dear Fan,
I've lived in both Los Angeles and D.C. and you're right that the prevailing ethic is to let celebrities dine out and go about their lives in peace (unless you're a paparazzo). It was fun to eat out in L.A. and have a companion say sotto voce: "Bruce Willis to your left." The only time I ever saw an entire place lose its cool was when Elizabeth Taylor walked in for lunch at a Santa Monica restaurant. People unashamedly craned their necks at one of the biggest stars to ever live. In D.C. you can see the president's daughters at children's sporting events, or pass a senator loaded down with bags at the airport (I saw you, Lindsey Graham!), and most everyone leaves them alone. But I think the short, positive, nonintrusive interaction you describe is fine. I can imagine it was just too much to have such a perfect piece of graffiti on your phone and not let Justice Ginsburg enjoy it. She was done eating and you kept it under a minute, so you've got my vote.
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Woody Zuill discusses Mob Programming, a practice where the whole team works on the same thing, at the same time in the same space on the same computer, as well as his thoughts on No Estimates.
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Gib Broza talks about his book "The Human Side of Agile", how to become an empathic leader, building solid teams that provide enduring and stable high performance. He provides some pragmatic advice for leaders in self-organizing agile teams on how create and nurture an environment which brings out the best in the team members.
Steve Adolph on Effective Communication and Healthy Backlogs
Steve Adolph discusses his PhD research on communications in organisations, the importance of boundary spanners and how a large backlog becomes an impediment to product development flow. He talks about he importance of the ScrumMaster role, problems with Product Owners and where Business Analysis can add value.
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Amr Elssamadisy, founder of Agile Culture New York and author of the book Agile Adoption Patterns, shares his thoughts on why safety is essential to Agile success. We know that learning is essential for successful agility, and teams learn best through failure – but failure is inherently unsafe. The key to success is in making things safe. Without safety you cannot learn effectively from failure.
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Dan Mezick, author of the book The Culture Game, shares his insights on engagement as the fuel of successful and lasting Agile adoptions. Pulling examples from Open Spaces and the computer gaming industry, Dan explains how they both implement four basic rules: have a clear goal, a clear set of rules, a good feedback system, and support an opt-in participation strategy.
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NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - "Tag out," Rebecca Stratford said, giving her younger brother, Kyle Thomas, a high-five.
With a grin, Kyle replied, "That's right! Leave me the keys to the FOB."
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Kyle Thomas and 1st Lt. Rebecca Stratford are both medical platoon leaders by trade and are currently serving together at Forward Operating Base Fenty, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan.
For a few short weeks in July, anyway.
Kyle, the brigade medical supply officer for Charlie Company, 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Bde. Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, is coming in, and Rebecca, support operations medical officer-in-charge, Charlie Company, 426th Bde. Support Bn., 1st BCT, 101st Airborne Div., is going out: his unit is replacing hers at Fenty.
That they're both in Afghanistan at the same time tugs heartstrings back home.
"I know our poor mother is a wreck, because she gets one back and sends one off to war," said Rebecca, whose married name is Stratford. "[But] our parents are extremely proud of us. They understand that this is our chosen path, and they support it no matter what."
Kyle and Rebecca are quite happy to share even this short time with each other during their respective deployments.
"It's awesome. It's absolutely awesome," she said. "Most people don't get to share this experience with their family."
The military has long been a part of the siblings' lives. Their father was in the Coast Guard when they were young, and both Kyle and Rebecca participated in the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps in high school.
Though they both still call King George County, Va., home, they each left the nest for college. Rebecca studied molecular genetics at Clemson University in South Carolina; Kyle majored in aviation at Ohio University. Both gained their commissions through the ROTC programs at their schools.
Following in Rebecca's footsteps, Kyle said he chose a military career for the opportunities it promised.
"The same with my sister, I knew the military was going to be a great path for me," said Kyle. "It's provided so many opportunities: career opportunities, networking, things of that nature."
For him, the Army provides a way to pursue his dream of becoming a chopper pilot. However, military aviation is an extremely competitive and selective field. On account of this, Kyle said he's trying the backdoor approach: Going through the medical branch to become a Medevac pilot.
"I want to fly helicopters," he said. "That's my end state."
As for Rebecca, she plans to stay in the medical field, and was recently accepted into a clinical laboratory program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland, which she'll start next year.
"I'm really excited," she said. "I get to go back to the lab, which is my passion."
For the time being, however, the siblings find themselves serving in Afghanistan together.
"I wholeheartedly believe that this will not be the [last] time that Kyle and I end up taking over for each other, or working in the same battle space, or working at the same post," she said. "I fully expect we'll be crossing paths throughout our Army careers."
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6/8/2012 - Senior Airman Adam Dkhili, , Headquarters Air University A4/6, Logistics and Communications computer programmer searches for a new set of summer weight Airman Battle Uniforms at clothing sales. Maxwell AFB is one of 17 Air Force bases to receive the new, lighter uniforms early, while others will receive the new uniform in 2013. The new material, the 50-50 nylon-cotton blend used in the Army combat uniform, weighs 6½ ounces per square yard, compared with 7½ ounces for the older ABU. Since the Air Force is not forcing Airmen to replace their uniforms, a special clothing allowance will not be provided. Costs are expected to be approximately $80.00 for the blouse and pants. For more information, call 953-7505. (Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz)


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Today's story comes not from the world of whisky – but from the wacky world of Swedish Vodka Lawyers.
The Guardian reports that Vin & Spirit (now referred to as V&S Group) believes it owns the word "Absolute" simply because of its ownership of the Absolut Vodka brand. Since Pernod Ricard owns Vin & Spirit does that mean the Pernod owns the word?
The owner of Swedish vodka brand Absolut has launched legal proceedings against Absolute Radio, the rebranded Virgin Radio, for infringement of its trademark.
Drinks company V&S Vin & Sprit (sic), which owns the Absolut vodka brand and Absolut Tracks music project, has issued a writ against Absolute Radio for trademark infringement and "passing off" – misrepresenting its services as those of Absolut.
The firm has claimed that consumers are likely to be confused over the use of the similar names and that Absolute Radio could be detrimental to its vodka brand.
A spokeswoman for V&S Vin&Sprit confirmed it launched proceedings.
"The reason for this is that we consider there is a risk of confusion," she said. "We have a well known brand and there is an obvious risk of confusion between Absolut vodka and Absolute Radio.
How absolutely asinine.
Even sillier is their demand that Absolute Radio International abandon its trademark on their name – despite having held the trademark since 2003.
Absolutely ridiculous.
By the way, Vin & Spirits also owns Level Vodka & FRÏS Vodka – FRÏS is pronounced "Freeze" – so perhaps they in turn own the words "level" & "freeze" as well?
Hell, maybe they even own "Vodka".
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Roseville parents launch petition opposing closure of Sierra Gardens
Parent Nicole Goss approached Sierra Gardens Elementary School on a recent Friday afternoon to pick up her child, unaware of the potential fate of her neighborhood school.
She was greeted by Student Site Council Vice President Esther Duarte who explained the situation: The 55-year-old campus might close as an elementary school in 2013 and make room for sixth graders who would attend Eich Intermediate School, which currently only has seventh and eighth graders.
Some parents - and not just from Sierra Gardens - have geared up for a fight and are speaking out against the proposed change.
Roseville City School District administrators support the reconfiguration plan as a way to address declining enrollment at three elementary schools in central Roseville, and allow Eich to better serve students.
"We're looking to bring (all the middle schools) together so we're offering the same programs for our students," said Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Gary Callahan, during an informational meeting in mid-January.
The board of trustees will likely vote on the item during the Feb. 16 meeting.
"(The district is) rushing into this decision," said Stoneridge Elementary School parent Colene Jenkins. "I urged them to look at other options, and to involve the parents, teachers and community members in the decision."
She's collected nearly 100 signatures on a petition asking the district to reconsider the plan.
'That's not appropriate'
If Sierra Gardens closes, those children will be relocated, primarily to Sargeant Elementary School with some to Crestmont Elementary School.
Sierra Gardens parents say their school successfully serves educationally and economically disadvantaged students, and they worry other campuses aren't equipped to handle this type of population.
"They're taking a perfectly operational school that is succeeding and shutting it down for its property. That's not appropriate," said Site Council President Celeste Bates.
Sierra Gardens is a Title 1 school, which means it has a large number of low-income students and gets extra funding from the state of California.
About 58 percent of the students are socioeconomically disadvantaged, according to the 2011 Academic Performance Index by the California Department of Education. About 33 percent of the student body is Hispanic or Latino.
Despite experiencing a drop in 2011 API scores for Hispanic/Latino, English learner and socioeconomically disadvantaged subgroups, Sargeant Elementary School's scores remain higher than Sierra Gardens in those three categories.
Crestmont Elementary School has seen a sharp decline in its 2011 API scores for those categories, and its score is significantly below Sierra Gardens' for the Hispanic/Latino subgroup.
Of the district's 13 elementary schools (not including Woodbridge, which is K-3), Catheryn Gates had the highest overall API score last year at 923 and Cirby Elementary School had the lowest at 791. Sierra Gardens had the second lowest score at 808.
Not ready for middle school
Some Stoneridge parents are upset with the possibility of Eich Intermediate School turning into a sixth through eighth grade campus.
"We want our kids to continue to attend Stoneridge for sixth grade in an elementary school environment," Jenkins said. "(We) do not want our 10 and 11-year-old sixth graders mixed in with the 13 and 14 year olds. We do not think they are developmentally ready to handle the peer pressure, bullying and be exposed to the kinds of topics that teenagers frequently discuss."
They don't want their children pushed to grow up too fast, she said.
Eich Principal Marc Buljan told the Press Tribune that most educators "believe in the sixth through eighth model and the benefits it gives."
Bates said some Sargeant parents don't support the change either. She attended an informational meeting at Sargeant on Jan. 19 and said many parents there expressed concern about their campus becoming a Title 1 school, which will likely happen if they acquire Sierra Gardens kids, according to Sargeant principal Teri Seaman.
"We are not wanted there and we are succeeding here," Bates said.
Parent Darlene Guzman has a second grader at Sierra Gardens. He transferred after failing at a school in another district.
"I brought him here and the school has helped him so much," Guzman said. "I couldn't ask for more."
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2011 API scores/campus demographics
Sierra Gardens (285 students included)
Overall score: 808 (down one point from previous year)
Hispanic/Latino subgroup: 769 (up 47 points)
English learners: 741 (up from 700)
Socioeconomically disadvantaged: 785 (up 15 points)
Percentage of Hispanic/Latino students: 33 percent
Percentage of English learners: 27 percent
Percentage of socioeconomically disadvantaged students: 58 percent
Sargeant Elementary School (309 students included)
Overall score: 876 (down 17 points from previous year)
Hispanic/Latino subgroup: 816 (down 38 points)
English learners: 788 (down two points)
Socioeconomically disadvantaged: 815 (down 36 points)
Percentage of Hispanic/Latino students: 14 percent
Percentage of English learners: 10 percent
Percentage of socioeconomically disadvantaged students: 28 percent
Crestmont Elementary School (346 students included)
Overall score: 880 (down 19 points from previous year)
Hispanic/Latino subgroup: 735 (down 44 points)
English learners: 739 (down 62 points)
Socioeconomically disadvantaged: 783 (down 48 points)
Percentage of Hispanic/Latino students: 15 percent
Percentage of English learners: 8 percent
Percentage of socioeconomically disadvantaged students: 31 percent
Roseville City School District board meeting
When: 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16
Where: District office, 1050 Main Street
Info: For the agenda, visit www.rcsdk8.org


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Superb parrot (Polytelis swainsonii)
|Also known as:
|Barraband parakeet, green leek parrot
|Perico Soberbio
|Polytelis (1)
|Size: 40 cm (2)
|133 – 157 g (2)
The superb parrot is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List (1) and listed on Appendix II of CITES (3).
The superb parrot (Polytelis swainsonii) is a brilliant green parrot with a distinctively long, slender, graduated tail (4) and a swift and graceful flight (5). One of the diagnostic features of the superb parrot is the bright yellow face of the male, sharply demarcated by a scarlet band across the upper breast (4). The female is a duller green than the male with a bluish-green face, red thighs and rose-pink edges to the tail feathers (2) (4) (5). Both have a red iris and bright pinkish-red bill, and the juvenile is similar to the adult female (4) (5). In flight, their sleek bodies, long pointed tails and backward swept wings give superb parrots a distinctive silhouette (6).
The superb parrot is native to eastern inland New South Wales, parts of the Australian Capital Territory, and north-central Victoria, Australia (7). Populations migrate northward during the non-breeding season in winter (5), although some birds remain in their breeding areas (7).
In Victoria and parts of New South Wales, populations of the superb parrot nest in riverine eucalypt woodland dominated by red gum (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) and forage in box woodland, whilst those on the slopes of the Great Dividing Range in New South Wales forage and nest in box woodland (4) (5).
During winter, superb parrots live in pairs or small flocks of up to 30 birds (7). Nesting begins by September and continues through to November or December (2) (7). Nests are situated in the hollow limb or hole in a tree (2), and loose nesting colonies are often found around clusters of suitable nesting trees (7). Four to six eggs are laid per clutch and incubated by the female for about 20 days, with chicks fledging at around five weeks of age (2) (7). Flocks of males can be seen feeding together and collecting food for the nesting females, which they feed two to three times a day over a month or more while the eggs and new hatchlings are developing (6) (7).
The superb parrot is mostly active in the early morning and late afternoon, when it feeds on the seeds of grasses and plants, fruits, berries, nectar flowers and occasionally insects, foraging on the ground, in shrubs, the understorey and in trees (7). These social birds often feed in pairs or small parties (6).
The superb parrot's population has been declining for over a century, largely as a result of habitat loss and deforestation, particularly of box woodlands, for farming and grazing purposes and urban development (4) (8) (9). Regeneration is often prevented due to high levels of grazing by livestock and rabbits or inappropriate fire regimes (4). It takes a gum tree about 100 years to develop tree hollows, which the parrots need to nest in (8). When the dead trees, which often provide the hollows needed for nesting, fall or are cleared for firewood, there may be no replacements (4) (6). Furthermore, the superb parrot must compete with feral bees and native and exotic hollow-nesting birds for what few tree hollows remain (10). Additional, but less significant, threats include illegal trapping, road mortality as the birds feed on grain spills, and possibly pesticide poisoning (4) (8).
Regular surveys are conducted in much of the superb parrot's range (4), and an Action Plan has been developed for the species (7). Forestry operations in riparian breeding habitat have also been given guidelines to help conserve the species, but these have sometimes been ignored (4).
For more information on the superb parrot see:
Australian Government: Department of the Environment and Heritage, 2005 (February 2007):
Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW): threatened species (February 2007):
For more information on this and other bird species please see:
BirdLife International:
This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact:
- Riparian: relating to the banks of watercourses.
IUCN Red List (August, 2012)
- del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A. and Sargatal, J. (1997) Handbook of the Birds of the World – Sandgrouse To Cuckoos. Vol. 4. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.
CITES (January, 2007)
BirdLife International (February, 2007)
Birds in Backyards (February, 2007)
Murray-Darling basin Initiative (February, 2007)
Environment ACT: Action Plan No. 17 (February, 2007)
Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife (February, 2007)
Australian Government: Department of the Environment and Heritage, 2005 (February, 2007)
Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW): threatened species (February, 2007)


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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 2014
[review in progress]
Mockingjay Part 1 is a rare example of a blockbuster that actually benefits of its story being split up and spread out over multiple films. The propaganda theme that otherwise inevitably would've been cut short, gets fully fleshed out which pushes things far beyond your average high-budget spectacle.
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Culkin convincingly plays an annoying but disarming brat, with the supporting characters treating him accordingly and the script portraying him as an underdog. There are some sincere, well-intended and unobtrusively implemented moral lessons about family values on display, but without the usual schmaltz. The last third contains some brilliantly staged and executed physical comedy, elevated by the great portrayal of the moronic burglars by Pesci and Stern. It's still one of the most Christmassy films ever made and it doesn't lose its appeal after repeated viewings.
Enemy 2013
An atmospheric, impressively stylized and minimalistic mystery. The opening scene sets the tone with some symbolic imagery that gives context to the events and returns a couple of times during its running time. Villeneuve creates a dreadful atmosphere by interspersing the repetitive day-to-day routine of Gyllenhaal with the abstract depiction of the desolate city he lives in.
The sometimes nightmarish, "random" happenings, the low-lit rooms and haunting ambient soundtrack recall some of David Lynch's movies, mostly Lost Highway, Mulholland Drive…
The Grand Budapest Hotel 2014
Shots are meticulously framed and set-up like a diorama, full of details to admire. The combination of live-action and animation is flawless. The script is filled to the brim with absurd but brilliantly realized situations and characters, Dafoe is especially memorable. The film is a total success, with every element in sync.
Gravity 2013
Gravity contains some brilliant visual storytelling and is a technical landmark. The free-floating camerawork is marvelous. The rebirth symbolism is obvious but I found the imagery of lenses and windows that Cuaron stuffed the film with also interesting and noticeable, constantly referring to (a lack of) safety. There's a deliberate emphasis on the glass of the helmets, the windows in the capsules and stations and you're actively being made aware of the camera lens in two or three instances. The sometimes heavyhanded exposition and melodrama could've been dialed down a bit, but overall this is a grand piece of minimalistic, filmic storytelling.
RoboCop 2014
It's heartening to see Padilha at least understanding the more prominent themes of the original film and applying them in an updated fashion (with mixed results) whilst expanding on certain elements in a surprisingly successful way.
There's interesting commentary on the illusion of free will and the hypothetical culmination of the Information Age in a single "being" (capable of linking data in such an efficient way that he makes Sherlock Holmes look like an amateur) is an interesting theme. The…
Dallas Buyers Club 2013
Structurally and plotwise a fairly standard biopic, elevated by McConaughey's masterful, career-defining performance and the considered, tight editing (especially the little montages and opening sequence) and atmospheric rendition of Dallas.
Tuscan Wedding 2014
Formulaic from beginning to end but with a couple of nice landscapes to admire, one or two moments that raise a smile and some obligatory product placement.
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Ahh RoboCop; my most watched film ever by a large margin. In about 20 years time I've seen it so often, that it´s almost a case of going through the motions when I watch it for the umpteenth time. I can dream just about every bit of dialogue, every aspect of what´s on screen, the beats of the editing and the iconic sound effects are ingrained in my mind.
Verhoeven creates such a masterfully realized dystopian picture. I have a…
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Die Hard 3 doesn't hit the heights of the original, but is a fine action film nonetheless. The key ingredients of the franchise are put in a bigger setting with mixed results. The first one, admittedly helped by its confined location, did a splendid job of conveying spatial relations between events and connected the set-pieces with a truly clever, solid script. Here, there are a little too many convenient coincidences linking things together and at times the whereabouts and activities…
The Wolf of Wall Street 2013
The movie does a great job of showing the hilarious excessiveness (and to a lesser extent the amoral side) of Belfort's stockbroking practices and lifestyle, but eventually the comedy doesn't really amount to anything substantial. On a narrative level the whole thing hinges almost exclusively on the exposition that DiCaprio delivers through a voiceover, instead of telling it with filmic means. I don't mind a voiceover when it's employed in a certain way, like briefly letting you in on the…
The Conjuring 2013
James Wan is a true craftsman. He has the capability to take a mundane horror concept and without tinkering too much with the basics of a haunted house movie (slamming doors, creaking floors, ominous cellars, etc.) he nevertheless manages to create maximum tension and infuses the thing with his now signature style. The set dressing and overall production values are through the roof and the 70s setting is applied in a subtle, atmosphere enhancing manner without a forced emphasis on…


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As a nutrition editor, I hear a lot about the evils of high-fructose corn syrup—the sweetener that's in everything from soda to pasta sauce. I've also seen the Corn Refiner Association's commercials that say that HFCS is nutritionally the same as sugar. It's hard to know what to believe.
So we went to the experts to get the real facts. In this first installment of a 5-part series, we investigate whether HFCS is a main culprit in the obesity epidemic, as some people say.
The HFCS/fat theory sounded logical in 2004, when an article in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) pointed out that from 1970 to 1990 Americans' intake of HFCS increased by more than 1,000 percent and, during that same time, the proportion...read full post »
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I ate vegetarian for a while, and perhaps the most annoying thing about it was going to a barbecue and seeing that a plain-Jane-veggie-burger-from-a-box was my only option for dinner. Now don't get me wrong, a veggie burger can make a mighty fine meal. But when my meat-eating friends were enjoying smoked ribs slathered with homemade barbecue sauce, I felt like my meal was simply an afterthought.
Get the recipe: Black Bean & Hominy Succotash with Barbecued Portobello Mushrooms
But these delicious vegetarian recipes for the grill are anything but afterthoughts. Who needs ribs when you can have...read full post »
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Now that summer has finally arrived in Vermont, my garden is planted, our farmers' markets are in full swing and we just released our newest book, EatingWell in Season: The Farmers' Market Cookbook. Good timing, huh? It's all about savoring fresh fruits and vegetables while they're in season.
The book is loaded with amazing recipes, such as Apricot-Almond Clafouti, and the good stuff that's ripe at the market right now (cherries, strawberries, greens, sweet onions and radishes). Plus, there's a whole section on which kitchen tools will make your life easier when you're chopping, slicing, dicing, cleaning and pitting those delicious fruits and veggies.
Here are my top five favorite kitchen tools right now:...read full post »
I never really tasted a strawberry until I spent a summer visiting my grandmother on her family's tiny island off the southeastern coast of Norway. Sure, I had eaten strawberries before. They usually came from a plastic container, picked out of season, underripe and shipped from some distant location. But after tasting the sweet real thing, I could hardly consider those strawberries anymore. Now, whenever berries are in season, I buy cartons of them (or pick them myself). I love to eat them fresh, but I also have a few great strawberry recipes that I go back to again and again.
Here are a few of my favorite savory and sweet strawberry recipes:
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TAGS: Healthy Cooking Blog, Hilary Meyer
I went to a cocktail party recently and brought along a platter of these EatingWell Deviled Eggs. Let me preface this by telling you that I made a double batch with 24 eggs (48 halves) and I went to a party with about 10 people. I have a hang-up about not making enough food so I always overcompensate and usually end up with lots of leftovers. But not so this time. (Going to a party? Here are 6 light and easy makeovers of my favorite potluck recipes.)
When I walked in, people started rushing me…not to say "Hi," give hugs and kisses, etc. Instead it was more like a stampede with exclamations of "Oh my god, you made deviled eggs!" "I was...read full post »
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Who do you invite to the baby shower?
My friend asked me for a guest list. My hubby asked if I included the girlfriends of some of his friends. I hardly know these women. I see them maybe a handful of times/year. He thinks you can invite whoever you want to a shower. I think it comes across as greedy since I barely know them. Is this appropriate?
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Well, if the father is going to be there then no its not greedy. Those are his friends and his baby also. The father of my child is doing the same. He invited his friends on his own while I have mine. The list got bigger but I just hope they have fun!posted 11/29/2007 by kennetha
u can invite anyone you feel comfortable inviting... if they dont make u feel comfortable, dont invite them, but hey the more ppl, the more presents... :Dposted 10/26/2007 by dbaby07
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Michael J. Fox Spike Scream Awards Promo, Back to the Future 25 Years Later! (Video)WendyM
Check out Michael J. Fox in this Back to the Future promo video for the 2010 Spike Scream Awards – Fox dresses as Back to the Future's Marty McFly again to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the film.
I can hardly believe it's been that long… and that Michael J. Fox looks that good!
I'll admit it. My love for Michael J. Fox hasn't faded in all these years. I still love him and am happy that he's had a solid career and a solid relationship with his wife, Tracy Pollan, after all these years.
And the Michael J. Fox Back to the Future 25 year celebration doesn't just end with this oh-so-cool promo video (watch how it compares to the original Back to the Future trailer below) his co-stars from the film, Lea Thompson and Elisabeth Shue, will have a Back to the Future reunion at the Scream 2010 Awards on October 19.
Can't wait!
Oh, and nice to see the flux capacitor back in action in that DeLorean after all these years.
Will you tune in to Spike TV's Scream Awards to see Michael J. Fox and the Back to the Future 25 year reunion?
The Back to the Future Trilogy 25th Anniversary collection will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on October 26.
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Vanderbilt soccer players Ashley Oswald and Cherrelle Jarrett outside of Buckingham Palace.
Rising senior Ashley Oswald of the Vanderbilt women's soccer team is in London studying abroad through Vanderbilt's Maymester program offered by Vanderbilt's Global Education Office. Oswald arrived in London on May 8 and will be blogging on vucommodores.com about her trip.
After a nine-hour flight from Miami International Airport, I finally touched down in Heathrow London to start my Maymester abroad in Great Britain. Traveling through the underground tube station, a black taxicab, and a double decker red bus, my first day already felt so British, not to mention I walked past Duchess Kate Middleton and Prince William's Kensington Palace on my way to dinner.
Iconic pictures that I had seen a ton of times in movies, television shows and magazines were all right before my eyes. How often can you go on a jog and run into Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and the London Eye? I was in complete shock when I came across the grandeur of Queen Elizabeth's estate. I couldn't resist passing one of her red uniformed guards and taking a quick "selfie." Everything felt so surreal. The history, infrastructure, accents — it was all incredible.
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Someone reported to Joe that they witnessed one of his coaches molesting a young boy. Joe reports it to his bosses and his bosses reports it to the DA. Betweeb Joe, his bosses, and the DA someone questions the coach about the alleged molestation and he denies it. They have no actual evidence of a molestation so they do nothing. According to reports, the other alleged molestations where never reported to Joe but to indiviuals higher up in the university. My question is this, if the one time the incident of molestation was reported to Joe yeild no evidence of a molestation after being reviewed by the DA and other university officals, why is Joe be punished? How was he to know an actual molestation took place against the lack of evidence? I believe he did the right thing by not going to police right away, he didn't witness any molestation and didn't have any proof of a molestation so he reported to his boss so the matter could be further investigated.
So Why Exactly Did Joe Paterno Get Fired?
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Can it be that the University didn't want to pay poor Joe a pension?
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Are you partial to Joe because you are from Philadelphia ? Or were you next in line to coach the Penn State football team ? Or have you just got back from a looooong vacation ? This is a game of 20 questions, come on- let's play. ( Just teasing ) Peace out, Mr. Flipper
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Technically he followed policy by reporting it up the chain of command. If I had been in his position I would have dogged that chain of command until the issue was resolved. Specifically I would have been asking when the police were going to interview me. If nothing happened I'd call the cops myself and ask them what was going on.
If I'd been the guy that saw it I would have called 911 on the spot and told them if an officer wasn't there in about three minutes they could send a hearse because I would take care of it myself.
If I had been in his position I would have dogged that chain of command until the issue was resolved.
Exactly. And I'm sorry, but I feel it was because rather than his first thought being for the child, it was for the organization. Sound familiar?
I'm not from Philadelpha, and I geniunely don't give a crap about Joe Paterno or whatever sport it was he was coaching.
But if I understand correctly here's what happened.
Joe is a coach. This puts him in a position of authority over his team. Not over the whole school and only so far as the law allows, he doesn't have the ability to throw people in jail.
Sandy was a coach-in-training or something and was somehow under Joe's authority maybe? Not sure on that one.
An assistant coach (unnamed, would this be a child or a school employee?) told Joe that he SAW Sandy molesting a 10 year old boy.
Joe, not an eyewitness and going soley on this assistants word, told the higher-ups what he knew.
The higher-ups 'investigated' and decided there was no evidence to prosecute.
If I were in Joe's shoes I'd assume that this was all I was required to do. I could go to the police, but I have NO evidence, I didn't see it, and the guys who should know about these things have already decided there was not enough evidence to do anything.
Knowing that, I'd STILL tell the cops and say: "Hey, I have no evidence whatsoever, but someone told me that Sandy was molesting a 10 year old. . . that's all I know, kthxbai"
But seriously I might not even do that depending on how reliable the assistant coach was and how much I trusted the judgement of my superiors.
Who the heck is this assistant coach, and if he actually SAW this take place, why isn't he the one in trouble? Why did he tell Joe instead of the police. . . what the heck did he expect Joe to do about it?
The people Joe reported this too, they are under the EXACT same obligations Joe was under.
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Why don't you try reading the Grand Jury's Findings of Fact?
You will not be confused afterwards. ; )
"The idea that anyone - from Joe Paterno, who told a grand jury that his assistant had witnessed "something of a sexual nature" between one of his coaches and a child to his jock-sniffing apologists to the idiot students who rioted because a football season was disrupted - thinks something is more important than the crimes committed and covered up a chain of university administrators and coaches is repulsive beyond belief."
I don't think you understand how powerful Joe Paterno is. In Central PA, he is the most important and powerful figure period. Not just most powerful in the football team. NOt just most powerful in the school. But the whole region. I mean, a few years ago, the PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY and the BOARD OF TRUSTEES came to his house and said they thought it was time for him to retire and move on. And Joe said "no." He has all the power there.
If he was lax about reporting this or gave indications that it should be ignored, then it would be. Yes, technically, he has superiors. But in reality, he does not.
Also, the facts are obvious that Joe Paterno must have known about previous allegations of sexual misconduct many years before this incident. Sandusky got removed as coach because of it. Look at the timeline. Look what former coaches say about Joe Paterno. They say he was all powerful and that "Joe knows... EVERYTHING." It is incomprehensible he knew as little as he is letting on.
The cover up was ghastly, and it got its power from the only man who had that sort of power: Joe Paterno.
They have no actual evidence of a molestation
So if I understand it correctly, you believe football coaches are better able to determine if there is evidence of child rape than the police?
They have no actual evidence of a molestation
Sandusky's guilt or innocence is not the damning factor here... It's the inaction of an entire chain of people who did not report the allegations to the proper authorities so that it could be investigated.
edited to add: Paterno did report to his bosses, but did nothing else. In the eyes of moral people, this is unacceptable. If you heard of a crime against a child being committed on your turf, then you would think that you would want to get this investigated and solved. Paterno told his boss and then went on with his business of coaching. Didn't he ever wonder what came of it? Didn't he ever wonder that if one child was abused, was this guy abusing others? Didn't he ever wonder what happened to the one child. Is he still being abused?
This scandal has exposed, well, maybe not exposed, we all knew it before, but is now stressing how powerful sports and sports people are to big schools. They operate with impunity and we the fans and alumni wink and look away. We're all guilty to a degree. We worship our favorite schools and spend money on tickets and clothes and donations, expecting winners, damn all else. We all want to be ignorant of the darker secrets and sins of our heros, but when it comes to light we have to be outraged...and act. We can't just think it's a one time thing and hope it goes away. Thee current system of big time college sports may need to be overhauled.
The University fired Paterno as a damage control effort to try to rid itself of this scandal. He was implicated because he knew of the scandal and contributed to the coverup of the scandal. This coverup very likely put dozens of victims at risk because the pervert was not prosecuted when the issue was discovered.
In the latest developments:
TEN more victims have come forward claiming abuse by Sandusky.
The university has admitted that it is still paying Sandusky a $60,000 per year pension.
The judge who gave Sandusky a trivially low bail amount (and no monitoring) is revealed to have ties to his stalking ground charity organization. She refuses to make any comments about this.
Sandusky himself admits to nude showers and "horseplay" with boys, but claims nothing of a sexual nature ever took place.
The NCAA is hiding under their desks - I guess it is a cardinal sin with them for boosters to pay for star football players, but it is not an issue if a coach is guilty of child molestation.
This scandal has exposed, well, maybe not exposed, we all knew it before, but is now stressing how powerful sports and sports people are to big schools. They operate with impunity and we the fans and alumni wink and look away. We're all guilty to a degree. We worship our favorite schools and spend money on tickets and clothes and donations, expecting winners, damn all else. We all want to be ignorant of the darker secrets and sins of our heros, but when it comes to light we have to be outraged...and act. We can't just think it's a one time thing and hope it goes away. Thee current system of big time college sports may need to be overhauled.
Exactly correct - and let us not forget that Paterno was being paid more than any teaching professor who was a Nobel laureate.
darth frosty
Joe pa was god in that state.
to prove 2 years after this incident when his 'bosses' came and tried to get him to retire he basically told them to fuck off and his 'bosses' did just that.
also he knew of allegations of this guy diddling lil boys from back in 98?!?


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NEW YORK (AP) — An authorized biography of astronaut Sally Ride, written by longtime ABC correspondent Lynn Sherr, is scheduled for publication next year.
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The company was founded in Plumstead, London, by Harry and Charlie Collier, who had started out producing bicycles and went on to establish one of the most important British motorcycle firms.
- 1899 The Collier Brothers first experimented with power. This machine had the engine mounted above the front wheel.
- 1901 They produced an experimental version whereby the engine was crammed into the space between the seat tube and the rear wheel. This model was not successful as it had a tendency to overheat in use.
- 1902 They then went into production using a 2.75hp MMC engine that was hung from the frame downtube. Both brothers became successfully involved in competition.
- 1904 Saw the arrival of a more powerful machine, fitted with a 3.5hp MMC engine. They also produced a forecar with either a De Dion or MMC engine, and a pillion attachment for the solo.
- 1905 They now added suspension to their machines and later that year they produced a model fitted with a 6hp JAP engine on a spring frame.
- 1906 The forecar was dropped and replaced by a rigid model with a 5hp Antoine V-twin engine. Other models were produced using various engines - spring frame with White and Poppe; rigid frame with Antoine and a spring frame ladies' model with a JAP. That year also saw success in competition and both brothers were selected for the International Cup Race.
- 1907 At the very first TT race, Charlie Collier led from start to finish and, until a valve broke late in the race, Harry lay second. The 3.5hp Antoine was replaced by a JAP.
- 1908 Further revisions came along with a two-speed gear and a TT model with an ohv engine similar to the one that won the TT. Further attempts were made at the TT but without success, although Charlie broke the world one-hour record riding at Brooklands.
- 1909 Road models used JAP engines - 2.5hp and 3.5hp singles and a 6hp V-twin. Rigid or spring frames, two-speed gears and ignition options were available, while the 3.5hp White and Poppe engine was also an option. Early in the year Harry set a twenty-four hour record at Canning Town, averaging over 32mph/51kmh, despite problems and delays. Further success came when Brooklands began to run motorcycle races, and there was another win at the TT.
- 1910 Compatition success continued and by now the brothers had taken three of the first four races at the TT. The range expanded and the main engine in use was the JAP, along with some V-twin Peugeots. Belt drive remained.
- 1911 All models, including the 5hp V-twin ohv TT model, had JAP engines. Harry came second in the first TT held on the Moun tain circuit, and Charlie came second in the Senior but was later disqualified. That was an end to the major successes at the TT.
- 1912 and for the next few years, it was mainly twins, with some fitted with a modified version of the ZenithGradua gear to vary the ratio. Many models came and went and by the beginning of the First World War, the range had narrowed considerably.
- 1913-1917 For a list of the models and prices of cars see the 1917 Red Book
- 1913-1917 For a list of the models and prices of motorcycles see the 1917 Red Book
- 1915 During the Great War, some machines were built for service use although they were not contracted to make motorcycles for the army. They announced proposals for a flat-twin, three speed engine, but nothing came of it.
- Post war. The company continued to produce the model they had supplied to the army - this was listed as the Victory and sold in solo or sidecar form. New, bigger and better models were added year on year throughout the 1920s.
- 1931 Despite the depression, the company launched something special that year - the Silver Hawk. It had a 592cc narrow-angle V4 engine with a shaft-driven ohc. It remained on the list until 1935, but as a de luxe model it was too costly to sell in any great number. The company then acquired AJS.
- 1936 There were major revisions that year and most of the inclined engine models were replaced by the G-series.
- 1937 The old V-twin engine was refreshed and was still used for sidecar models. The company sold the engine to at least five other manufacturers and also for the Morgan three-wheeler. Matchless purchased Sunbeam and formed the AMC group.
- 1939 Matchless now had twelve models in their range and all but one twin were of the G-series. During World War II, Matchless made 80,000 G3 and G3L models for the armed forces.
- 1940 Fewer models were listed because the company were supplying machines to the services - this was the G3 model.
- 1941 The G3 became the G3L and a firm favourite within the services. It was light, easy to manoeuvre and had telescopic front forks.
- Post War. The fortunes of AJS and Matchless had become closely intertwined.
- 1987 It had been many years since AMC had failed, but the Matchless name returned to the market through Les Harris - who had also built the TriumphBonneville after the close of Meriden. This new, classically styled machine was the G80 and used a four-valve Austrian Rotax engine. Although the frame was British, many other parts came from Italy.
- 1990 Sales were slow, so the motorcycles were produced for special order only.
- 1993 Production ceased.
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Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of a woman's uterus. This surgery can be done through small incisions using a thin, lighted scope with a camera on the end (a laparoscope). This is called a laparoscopic hysterectomy.
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A new edition of the Resident Educator Program Update, available online here, provides important information for program coordinators, mentors, facilitators and resident educators. Inside readers will find articles regarding the summative assessment, CORE reporting – as well as new training programs for prospective instructional mentors.
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Freddie Mac announced recently that it priced its new 1.375 percent seven-year USD Reference Notes® security due on May 1, 2020. The issue, CUSIP number 3137EADR7, was priced at 99.43 to yield 1.46 percent, or 22.5 basis points more than seven-year U.S. Treasury Notes. The issue will settle on Thursday, April 4, 2013.
The new seven-year Reference Notes security was offered via a syndicate of dealers headed by Barclays Capital, Citigroup Global Markets, and Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. An application was made to list the issue on the Euro MTF market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
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EDC's Picturing Modern America Web site, a set of online activities and tools that help students learn history through primary documents, was recently honored as one of the best online resources for education in the humanities. The site includes hundreds of documents, photographs, pamphlets and films on U.S. history and culture from the Library of Congress. It received commendations from EDSITEment for its "intellectual quality, content, design, and most importantly, classroom impact." EDSITEment is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Council of the Great City Schools, MarcoPolo Foundation and the National Trust for the Humanities that identifies high-quality material on the Internet for classroom use.
The Picturing Modern America project builds on work conducted by EDC's Center for Children and Technology (CCT) for the Library of Congress. CCT assisted the Library in making its American Memory digital collections—40 primary-source archives, each including thousands of documents, photographs, pamphlets, films, and audio recordings from U.S. history and culture—accessible to teachers and students across the country. Teachers report that giving students direct access to these online sources, along with guidance in how to use them, gets students more motivated and engaged in doing history.
Picturing Modern America offers primary resources for the middle and high school classroom. The site focuses on the years 1880 to 1920, when Americans began to visually document and narrate their changing world with newly available technologies. The materials capture the evolution in the way Americans 'picture themselves' in an era of unprecedented immigration and migration.
Students and teachers are able to explore the materials on the Picturing Modern America site by using various historical research tools. The "Image Detective" introduces students to the methods scholars use to analyze historical photographs. The "Investigations" section focuses on life at the dawn of the 20th century; students explore the archives in order to answer probing questions about such topics as prairie living, child labor, and Indian life. In "Exhibit Builder," students create their own online museum collection.
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The Indians sent minor league pitcher Sean Smith to the Colorado Rockies to complete their trade for utility infielder Jamey Carroll.
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The Indians acquired Carroll on Dec. 8. He has appeared in 10 games this season, hitting .263 with two RBIs.
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If possible, I request for SMS Skull paint job as well :P
Fast pace cellshading flying action. Soar the skies as you take on the most vicious enemies above the ground. Experience an airborne adventure in an all new art style that will take you to something different and exciting. With the possibility to add just about anything you can imagine into the game, the sky it's not the limit. It's just the beginning.
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Installation: copy one or both folders in "...Desura\Common\vector-thrust\Objects\Airplane\", click "Yes" when prompted to merge folders.
There's no difference between Su-30 and Su-30M2 skins, so I suggest you install only one.
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If possible, I request for SMS Skull paint job as well :P
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O.K. But no earlier than Sunday. RL makes me busy.


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Thomas Hampson joins lineup for National Symphony/Kennedy Center season-opener
Baritone Thomas Hampson has been added to the lineup. He'll sing some of Copland's "Old American Songs" on the program, which also features Bell in Bruch's Violin Concerto No. 1.
Rounding out the NSO concert, led by music director Christoph Eschenbach, will be Dvorak's "Carnival" and Ravel's "Bolero."
There's a reason for all those musical chestnuts -- the event is a prelude to NSO's annual ball, a major fundraiser.
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A proposal to change collective bargaining rules as they relate to pension calculations and longevity payments passed the Senate with bipartisan support, but a similar measure fell far short in the House.
House Republican lawmakers -- knowing that the bill's chances of coming up for a vote in that chamber were slim to none -- offered up an amendment that would have done essentially the same thing. It would have capped longevity payments at current levels and scrapped them altogether for new hires. it would have also eliminated the practice of using overtime pay to calculate pensions.
Supporters of such provisions, including Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, say it would put the state on a sounder fiscal footing in coming years.
"Anyone who believes this is the only downturn were going to have, I think is living in a very naive world,'' said Rep. Bill Aman, R-South Windsor. "While this may not have a direct impact in the next two years, I think it does set a tone and a standard going forward that will allow the governor and the legislature to better control costs.''
Zeke Zalaski, a Democrat from Southington who co-chairs the legislature's labor committee, urged rejection of the amendment, saying members will have ample opportunity to ponder the matter when the bill approved by the Senate reaches the House.
But House Republican Leader Larry Cafero noted that may never happen. "Why would we turn this amendment down and wait for the bill from the Senate to come down when there have been widespread reports that we might not take it up at this time?"" he asked.
Cafero said it would save a lot of time if the House simply approved the amendment.
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Dance set Saturday at senior center
An Early New Year's Eve Community Dance will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the Union County Senior Center. The event includes a finger food potluck and door prizes. Admission is single, $3; couples, $5; 12 and younger, free.
Rainbow for Girls hosts activity Monday
UNION — Rainbow for Girls is hosting an activity for girls at 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Grande Ronde Valley Lodge, 125 W. Center St., Union (above the post office).
Girls who live in Union County and are between 10 and 20 years old are invited to have pizza, watch a movie and learn about Rainbow for Girls.
Parents are welcome and encouraged to join in the fun. For more information, call Val at 541-975-9495 or Sherri at 541-910-0188.
Tax on cigarettes will increase Jan. 1
SALEM — The Oregon Department of Revenue reminds smokers that the tax on cigarettes will increase on Jan. 1.
Legislation enacted in the special legislative session this fall increases the state tax on a standard 20-count pack of cigarettes by 13 cents, from $1.18 to $1.31.
"Ordinarily, the consumer pays the tax as a part of the price when purchasing cigarettes from an Oregon retailer," said Chris Wytoski, manager of Oregon's tobacco tax program. "Consumers must remember that they are responsible for filing and paying the tax on cigarettes purchased on-line or otherwise brought in from outside the state."
Consumers can obtain the form they need from the "consumer reporting" link at www.oregon.gov/dor/tobacco or by calling 503-378-4988 or 1-800-356-4222.
Oregon's total tobacco tax revenue, from cigarettes and other tobacco products, is about $250 million per year.
The revenue supports the Oregon Health Plan, the state General Fund and the Tobacco Use Reduction Account. Portions of cigarette tax revenue are also specifically dedicated to cities, counties and public transit and, with recent legislation, mental health programs.
"We've been working with retailers and distributors to ensure the appropriate tax is paid on their inventory on Jan. 1," Wytoski said. "Retailers who haven't seen our information about the special one-time tax return they need to file should contact us right away."
Additional information for consumers, retailers and distributors is available at www.oregon.gov/dor/tobacco.
LHS Class of 1947 gathers Monday
The La Grande High School Class of 1947 will meet at 1 p.m. Monday at the Flying J truck stop.