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Points to ponder before entering Somalia
By Joshua Muvumb
Kampala, 31st January, 2007 - UGANDA is one of the countries poised to send troops to Somalia. It is, however, important to consider the following factors. All Somalis claim to have a common ancestor – the Arab Abu Taalib.
The Somali are basically divided into two main clan families: The Somaal, which is the largest group (75%) and the Saabare 25%. The Somaal are nomadic and are sub-divided into four sub-clans: the Darod, Isaaq, Hawiye and Dit. The Saab are sedentary farmers and are sub-divided into two sub-clans: The Rahanweyn and the Digil.
The above six sub-clans are further divided into what may be called "sub-sub' clans, which are in turn demarcated into 'sub-sub-sub' clans which are demarcated into a plethora of lineages. These are also divided into primary, secondary and tertiary lineages!
The depth of a primary lineage is 12 to 14 generations. Usually, lineages of the same clans form some perpetual alliances. The cardinal fact is that all these numerous special organisations, at all levels, are active mobile political entities and since 1989, they are armed with modern weapons.
Traditionally, the Somalis never evolved nation-statehood. They have, however, been united by language, religion, history and poetry. Their language, which is classified as 'lowland Eastern cushitic', is spoken and understood by all. Only the initiated can detect the slight dialects. It is only recently that they decided to write in the Roman alphabet.
All Somalis are Sunni Muslims of the Shafi sect, claiming ancestry from the Qurayshitic lineage of the prophet himself. Their claim, which is disputed by some scholars, asserts that both the Somaal and Saab were grandsons of Abu Taalib, an Arab of the Quaraysh tribe and uncle to Muhammed and brother of Ali, the husband of the prophet's daughter Fatima. Below these are several sub-sub-sub clans composed of numerous primary and secondary lineages, all of which are armed political actors. Naturally, some clans are stronger than others.
The key factor is therefore, the clan. 'Political party' and other high-sounding group titles like 'Islamic Courts', etc, are all clan disguises to hoodwink the gullible international community.
All Somalis in their desire for a "Greater Somalia" are united, whether they are on British or Italian Somaliland; the Ogaden, northern Kenya or Djibouti. Thus, colonial legacy continues to be a factor today.
The current president of transitional government, Abdillahi Yusuf Ahamed, is a Darod and his clan has produced two Somali presidents, Shirmarke and Barre, not to mention its preponderance in the Ogaden and Puntaland.
On the otherhand, the Hawiye are very important because they dominate the capital areas of Mogadishu. They have been dominant in the so-called Islamic courts. Having produced Somalia's first president, Abdullar Osman, the Hawiye are so strong that they can afford the luxury of inter-sub-clan strife – Aideed's Hubar Gidir against Ali Madhis Abgal. As for the Isaaq; apart from producing the short-lived legal regime, they are powerful, especially in the former British Somaliland, which seeks autonomy.
Remember, Islam and poetry remain Somali's comprehensive permeates. After all, Somalis descend from the Prophet's uncle, Abu Taalib. Besides, Muhammad Adilleh Hassan (the "Mad Mullah"), who led the 20-year resistance against the British, was Somali's greatest poet of the century.
Do not forget that because of its geographical location, Somalia remains strategically important to the world's great powers while September 11 attack on US has replaced the 'Cold War' as the driving issue of world politics.
It is absolutely imperative and quite an honour that the Pearl of Africa should help restore peace in Somalia. Uganda's young men will do their God-given duty as always. But as we go, let us remember the Ugandan saying; "If you come across brothers fighting, watch out for your own skin."
The writer is a former lecturer at Harvard University and now a private consultant in Kampala.
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CHICAGO -- Just about a month after he'd hit the most controversial home run of his career, Adam Rosales hit one that carried further, both figuratively and literally.
Rosales' 383-foot blast down the left field line in U.S. Cellular Field snapped a tie Thursday and gave the A's a 5-4, 10-inning win over the Chicago White Sox. And for the Chicago native, it came with his mom, Deborah, and his wife, Callie, in the stands.
"I've hit a homer here before, but never like this," Rosales said after the A's locked down their 17th win in 20 games when Grant Balfour ran his 2013 saves mark to 14 for 14. "It's a great feeling to put the team up by a run in the 10th inning."
Contrast that to the happenings of May 8 in Cleveland, the umpiring crew led by acting chief Angel Hernandez disallowed a ninth-inning homer by Rosales that would have tied the game. Video afterward showed that the ball was indeed a homer, having hit a railing behind the home run line on the fence, but the damage was done.
This time Rosales took no chances and did the damage himself. Batting with two out, he drilled a Matt Thornton pitch not just over the fence, but beyond most of the fans who were sitting in the left field bleachers.
"I've put that one behind me," Rosales said. He was credited with a double that night. "But every time I think of the home runs I've hit, I'll still add one to the total."
The A's wound up hitting four home runs on the night, the first two being bases-empty blasts by Yoenis Cespedes, his second two-homer game in three days. And Josh Reddick, the team's home run leader a year ago with 32, ended a 30-game homerless streak with a monster blast that tied the game in the seventh.
But this game belonged to Rosales as much as to anyone. His double in the fifth inning scored Nate Freiman with the A's second run. It was quite a night at home for a player who came into the game with a .120 average in his last 50 at-bats.
It may be a sign that things are turning for the shortstop, who starts only against left-handers. And the A's couldn't pick a better time for him to get his bat back, because they will see left-handed pitching in the four games in Chicago.
"That first hit really helped get some of my confidence back," Rosales said. "It was a big hit for me and a big one for the team, getting us close and helping us come back after being down three runs early."
And then there is the hometown factor. Rosales is proud of his Midwest roots and loves getting the chance to play in Chicago.
"I grew up a Cubs fans, but I came to a lot of games here," Rosales said. He lives in Park Ridge, Ill., in the offseason and is staying there for this series. "To do this here, it's unbelievable.
"And to do it with my mom, my aunt, my wife, my uncles and some close friends in the stands, that makes it all the better."
Manager Bob Melvin has stuck with Rosales to play shortstop against left-handed pitching in part because the A's have been doing well enough that he could afford to wait for the right-handed hitting infielder to come around.
The A's have been hitting well, but if Rosales, Cespedes and Reddick can crank it up, the A's will be a tougher team to beat down the road. All three have spent time on the disabled list, and Thursday's game may serve as a turning point when all three seemed to get their game back.
"It takes a strong man to do what Cespedes did with that second homer and hit it out to the opposite field into the wind," Melvin said. "And Reddick pulled that ball a long way to right."
And the A's train keeps on rolling.
In the second round, the A's chose left-hander Dillon Overton from the University of Oklahoma. The A's finished the night by taking shortstop Chad Pinder from Virginia Tech in Round B of the Competitive Balance picks.

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J.P.Morgan Hands Debt Capital Markets Chief New Role
J.P.Morgan Chase & Co. has named its co-head of global debt capital markets Andy O'Brien to a new role, global head of loan capital strategy for banking, according to an internal memo seen by The Wall Street Journal.
In his new role, Mr. O'Brien will help manage how J.P. Morgan puts its sprawling balance sheet to work in each region.
Mr. O'Brien, 50, will report to Don McCree, the bank's global head of corporate banking and treasury services, as well as to Jeff Urwin, the global head of investment banking.
Mr. O'Brien, who has been at the bank for close to three decades, has recently worked on high profile deals including Comcast $45 billion proposed acquisition of Time Warner Cable, Twitter initial public offering and the sale of Dell Inc. to a buyout team including founder Michael Dell.
Mr. O'Brien's move means Jim Casey, 53, will become sole global head of global debt capital markets. The pair had been co-heads since 2011.
Mr. Casey has advised on recent deals including last year's buyout of H.J.Heinz Co. by an investor group led by Berkshire Hathaway and Sprint $6.5 billion issue of so-called "junk" bonds, the largest high-yield debt offering by a company in Dealogic records going back to 1995.
J.P. Morgan ended 2013 atop Dealogic's so-called league table for global debt capital markets deals, with 1,918 transactions totaling $439 billion to its credit.


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The following questions and answers are based on actual emails received
by the Cyclamen Society. If you recognise a question that was originally asked
by you - thank you for the inspiration!
Many of them relate to Cyclamen pot plants, or florist's cultivars, and these appear first.. Many of the questions produce very similar answers, but they have been retained so that you are more likely to find a question which closely resembles your problem.
FAQs dealing specifically about 'hardy' Cyclamen species follow.
If you have questions which are not answered by these pages, you can email us at firstname.lastname@example.com - but please read the FAQ first, it may save you having to wait for a reply! If you do email a question, please be sure to mention where you live. It makes a big difference if you are in the northern or southern hemisphere, in the Arctic, or at the equator, and your email address may not help us to work this out.
What are the basic requirements of a Cyclamen pot plant?
Cyclamen pot plants need a light position, but not too much direct
sunlight. A window sill which does not face south is ideal, but on frosty
nights, unless you have double glazing, you should bring it into the room. It
will be happy at normal room temperatures, but shouldn't get too hot, and will
last much longer in a cool position (55°F/13°C).
Watering incorrectly can cause the most problems, generally when too much water has been given. Always wait until the compost feels fairly dry, but avoid waiting so long that the plant becomes limp. You can water from either the top or the bottom, but afterwards the pot should be allowed to drain properly, and any water remaining in the saucer or pot-holder after 5 minutes, should be tipped away. If possible, avoid splashing the centre of the plant with water.
You can feed with a pot-plant liquid food (e.g. Baby Bio) about every 2 weeks, but be aware that overfeeding is more likely to produce foliage rather than flowers. Dead flowers or leaves should be removed carefully by giving their stems a sharp tug.
I live in the USA and usually have rain. However, lately (late July) it has been very hot. The plants' leaves are turning yellow and are dying. They are no longer blooming. They are in a wood planter and I water them only when they need. What is going on? Are they going to a dormant stage or are they dying? Please help me save my plants if I can.
Cyclamen are Mediterranean plants and follow the regime of 'come into
growth in autumn (fall)', 'grow through winter and spring', and 'go dormant
while there is no rain & loads of sun in the summer'. They flower either in
autumn or spring.
Yours are probably florists cultivars of Cyclamen persicum, which is a spring flower-er, but the cultivars will flower all through the growing season. Putting it simply, your plant is going dormant for the summer, and you should stop watering until September/Early October. If you keep them too moist over this period then the tuber may rot.
The leaves of my cyclamen are turning yellow. Does this mean I watered too much?
It could mean that. I assume that you are talking about a florists cyclamen - that is, a Cyclamen persicum cultivar which you keep in a pot in the house. If it is this sort, the most likely causes are overwatering or keeping it in too warm a place. Since Cyclamen are native to the countries that surround the mediterranean and grow in the autumn, winter and spring, too much warmth means its summer and time to go dormant for a few months, as a tuber (a bit like a small potato) under the soil/compost. You should keep it in a cool place (50F is ok) and let it almost dry out between waterings. The idea is to give it a good soaking, let it use up all the water (without the compost getting so dry that either the plant wilts or it is so dry it won't wet again), and then soak it again. You can expect that by end of April it will want to go dormant anyway, so you should stop watering then until september. If it is not a florists cyclamen, the problem could still be too much water, but you would have to tell me more about it.
I have recently acquired a cyclamen and have no idea how to care for it. I don't know the exact species. The first 2 weeks I had it there were no problems. It bloomed and seemed healthy. Now it looks sick. It has gone from being thick with leaves to very thin. I normally have no trouble with plants and they are all over my house in wide variety, but this one has me done.
I guess you are talking about a Cyclamen pot plant you bought in a
florists shop or garden centre? If so, it is likely that you are keeping it in
too warm a place in the house. They really neeed to be kept cool (50F) and not
overwatered. You don't say where you live, so I can't guess what your outside
temperatures or rainfall etc are like, so I will assume that it is at least
similar to the southern U.K. i.e. Warm but not hot summers, rain on and off all
year, at least frosts in winter.
In this situation, you cannot grow the plant out of doors except during the summer months, when it should be dormant anyway. You can easily grow it as a houseplant provided you keep it fairly cool. It won't be too happy with a house heated to 20C/70F with the dry atmosphere that goes with it. Keep it in the coolest place you can, away from radiators. It will like sun but not getting scorched on a south facing window ledge. Don't keep watering it. Give it a good soak by standing the pot in a few inches of water for a while, let it drain, then leave it alone until the compost is quite dry, before giving it a good soaking again. After it stops flowering in about April (northern hemispere) the leaves will go yellow and wither. Stop watering at this time and put the pot somewhere cool and dry for the summer. When you get the chance during the dormant period, repot the tuber (it will be like a small flat potato)into a slightly larger pot. If possible, use a compost which is loam based, with added grit and a handful of something like peat as well. You can use a soil-less compost but it makes watering more difficult - especially at the end of the dormant period when you want the compost to take up moisture again. In about September(or when you see growth starting), soak the pot. If no growth had shown when you watered it, wait for shoots to appea before watering again.
I have just received a lovely, potted cyclamen from a friend on the occasion of my Mother's passing and would dearly love to keep the plant healthy and beautiful for as long as possible. I live in the outskirts of Washington D.C. in the U.S. and don't know if my clay soil will be healthy for the plant. Also, it gets very hot and humid here in the summertime. The plant is good-sized, has medium green/silver veined leaves, the flowers being almost perfectly white with deep magenta edges, the edges being highly ruffled.
If it is a 'potted' Cyclamen it is most certainly a florists cultivar of Cyclamen persicum. You will find a page about them elsewhere on our web site. They really like cool conditions, and if they get too hot, will tend to go dormant. C. persicum is a mediterranean plant which grows at (generally) low altitude, and is not frost hardy. It comes into growth in the autumn (fall), flowers in the early spring (February-March) and goes dormant for the entire summer. The cultivars are normally grown in pots as house plants - but here the problem is that they really want temperatures around 50-55F when in growth and the dry heated conditions we tend to live in these days in the winter don't suit this. So you need to find as cool a spot for it as possible. It could be planted out, but would prefer a well-drained soil, and is likely to go dormat at some point. Also, I don't know what your winter temperatures are like, but you would have to lift and repot it if you have frosty winters. Please take into account that repotting Cyclamen when in growth is not the easiest thing to do. Really I would recommend that you let it go dormant in its pot. Repot it into something larger in a free draining compost which will re-wet OK in the autumn (the compost it is in is probably peat-based and will be really difficult to re-wet), keep it dry (but not totally dessicated) over the summer and let it come back into growth in the autumn.
Please tell me that, although I was negligent and left my potted plant exposed to too much sun one day, it will survive. It continues to wilt and die.
The top growth will almost certainly die off. This is not too much of a
concern as at this time of year (northern hemisphere - April) Cyclamen are
starting to think about going dormant for the summer anyway. I am saying this
of course, without knowing where you live. Cyclamen have a tuber (similar in
some ways to a potato) which is the storeage organ they use to remain alive
during their dormant summer period.
They come into growth in the autumn (fall) and if we are talking about a florists cultivar ( which is derived from Cyclamen persicum), will come into flower between Christmas and roughly March. Often it is possible to buy them in flower in the autumn (fall), as they can be forced to flower by artificially controlling temperature an dlight levels. The important thing for the moment is for you to keep the compost just moist until the plant decides if it is going to put up new leaves now, or go dormant. If it decides to go dormant, overwatering it will possibly end up with the tuber rotting. Even if it does put up new leaves now, it should still go dormant for the summer, in which case you should keep it almost dry and in a cool place until about September. You may like to look at our web pages where you will find more information, especially on the 'Florists Cultivars' and 'Cultivation' pages.
I have a question about my cyclamen. I have no idea what species it is, but maybe you can help me. I bought it about a month ago and the flowers stopped growing. It is a potted plant and it lives in the living room of my apartment. I put it next to the window and open the blinds during the day. The leaves were turning yellow for a while, but I put some Miracle Grow on it and the leaves now look fine. Is there anything I can do to it to make the flowers start growing again?
I suspect that what you have is a florist's cultivar of Cyclamen persicum. This is really the only sort which would be sold as a pot plant (as opposed that is, to something you may buy in a pot from a garden centre or nursery, which is more like a rock plant). C. persicum cultivars really prefer cool conditions (55F)and not too dry atmosphere. Also, although they do like some sun, in the wild, C. persicum is either a woodland plant, or it will hide its tuber under rocks with just the leaves and flowers poking into the light. Around now (northern hemisphere - April), it is likely to be going dormant for the summer, and the leaves can be expected to be going yellow anyway soon. When this happens, let it become fairly dry and have a rest (without the compost getting so dry that you can't get it wet again!). I suggest you have a look at our pages about C. persicum cultivars and about cultivation, which will help you.
I recently received a cyclamen plant as a gift. It was originally in a plastic container. I do not know the species, but it had 4 to 5 pinkish flowers, which drooped or hung somewhat, and green leaves. The plant flourished at first, and then the flowers slowly began to disappear. Over the next few weeks, each leaf began to die. When there were approximately 4 to 5 green single leaves left, I repotted into a larger clay pot with the addition of plant food, in an attempt to save the plant. However, this attempt was to no avail as the plant subsequently and apparently died completely. Additionally, the only trauma the plant received was a few eaten leaves by cats shortly after the plant was brought home. I watered from the bottom only and according to your instructions contained in your online article. Now, no leaves or flowers exist - only the root system is left. Please respond to the following questions at your earliest convenience: Will the plant return from the soil? Is it merely dormant? What should I do? What did I do wrong? How can I tell the species?
If your Cyclamen was sold as a pot plant, it is almost certainly a
florist's cultivar derived from Cyclamen persicum. The parts of our web pages
that apply therefore, are the 'florists cultars' page
and the 'cultivation' page. At this time of year
(northern hemisphere - April), I would expect any cyclamen to be thinking about
They basically grow in the autumn (fall), winter and spring, and are dormant in the summer. Just when they go dormant will be determined to some extent by they conditions under which they are growing. Too much heat in a sunny window, for instance, will encourage early dormancy, whilst growing in light, but cool conditions may see them continuing into mid-May. I suggest you run with what the plant wants to do, and when the leaves have gone yellow, withhold water and let it rest until September. Keep the pot in a cool place if possible and dry - but not so dry that the compost will never wet again!
Please help me, I'm killing it. A friend gave me a Cyclamen last Sunday and I have already had two leaves turn yellow and die, and three more are turning yellow. I seem to be killing it rather quickly. I have watered it from the bottom, pouring off water not soaked up in 15 minutes. I have given it some half strength liquid plant food. I tried it in a north facing window, then an east facing window where it got quite warm, and now have it back in my only north facing window. What can I possibly be doing wrong? We live in the top of the rockies at about 8700 feet elevation. There was nothing to tell me what kind it is, but I assume she got it at the grocery store. It is very small, in a very small plastic pot, one of those decorated with a paper cover over the pot and a matching bow. I removed the paper cover and put it in a saucer. I would appreciate any information you can give me.
Cyclamen are essentially mediterranean plants (in the widest sense) and
therefore follow a growing season of:
Come into growth in the autumn (fall).
Flower in the autumn, winter or spring.
Go dormant in late spring/early summer.
Your plant is very likely to be a florists cultivar bred from Cyclamen
persicum and which has been retarded by starting the tuber off late. C.
persicum naturally flowers through February-March-April, but the florists forms
are brought into flower anytime from (northern hemisphere) September through
April. In any event, I would expect it to be going dormant around now (northern
hemisphere - May), and it will rest in its tuber until about September. I
suggest you keep it more or less dry (but not dessicated) until about
September, then give it a little water and leave it until you see new growth
appearing before watering normally.
'Normally' in this sense means: Soak the pot, then let it use up the moisture until the compost is fairly dry, and then soak well again. Cyclamen do not really appreciate a constant dribble of water. They like to be kept in good light, but not direct sunlight, and cool - maybe 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep away from central heating etc. The yellowing leaves are probably due to over-watering and/or getting too warm. I would suggest that once all the leaves have gone (or turned yellow & been pulled off) you have the tuber out of the pot and put it in something larger. Since you need to keep it dryish over the summer, choose a compost which will re-wet easily. Peat based composts often dry out too much and are difficult to re-wet again. Whilst it is dormant, try to keep it as cool as possible. Certainly keep the pot out of direct sunlight. Have a look at the 'Florists Cultivars' and 'Cultivation' pages at our web site.
Do indoor varieties of cyclamen go dormant? I have a few pots that were beautiful in the winter and now (northern hemishere - May) barely have any leaves. I thought that perhaps they were not getting enough light since the amount of sunlight may have decreased as the foliage on the trees has created a great deal of shade around our house. But having just read about cyclamen on your home page I was wondering if perhaps they are just going dormant. These are miniature cyclamen. Do you have any insight into what may be going on with these plants and what I should do to restore them to their former beauty?
Yes, they have gone dormant. They should certainly have done so by now,
although I wouldn't have been surprised if it had been some weeks ago. They
neeed to be allowed to rest until the autumn (fall) by keeping the pots dryish
and in a cool place out of direct sunlight. If the tubers (a bit like a potato)
are still in the original pots - which are usually rather small - then I
suggest that while they are dormant you should repot them into something a
little larger, but do not water them. Try to use a compost that will re-wet
fairly easily - maybe something which is loam-based, with some extra grit in
it. The problem with most peat-based composts is that if they dry out
completely the air trapped in them prevents them from re-wetting. If you get
this problem I suggest you add a couple of drips of hand dish-wash
detergent/soap, which will not harm the plants, but will act as a wetting
In the autumn (maybe September, but possibly into November) when new leaves start to shoot, give the pots a good watering. Soak them well, and then don't water until they get dryish - then soak again. If you get worried that they arn't doing anything by late October, as long as the tubers are still plump and hard they will be OK, but you can start them into growth by watering at this point. Don't worry about shade. Cyclamen persicum from which the florist's Cyclamen are derived, is basically a woodland plant. They love cool shade.
I have just bought a white Cyclamen from a store, and was hoping that you could give me a really brief description on how to care for it (ie. when and how much water; how much sun; fertilizer; etc.). I have just started getting interested in plants, and therefore any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated. I really don't want to kill such a beautiful plant. I live in an apartment that receives morning sun and is fairly bright the rest of the day (although without direct sun after11 am).
The main things really are keep it cool, out of direct sunlight, and don't over-water. Let it dry out, then stand the pot in several inches of water to give it a good soak, then let it drain, and leave it until it is fairly dry before repeating the process. What you have is probably a florist's cultivar of Cyclamen persicum which has been forced into growth. They are naturally winter-spring flowering plants.
Could you please tell me when a good time to transplant it would be?? I am still getting new budding shoots on my plant, but I know one of these days, it will be too big for the small pot it's in.
Best time is when it is dormant. Really, you should wait until the plant 'starts to move', and then repot. For example, assuming the leaves die off and it goes dormant in April, then if you repot in July you should find that the roots have just started to produce a few new shoots, although there is no evidence of growth above the compost. The only downside to this is that if you pot it into moist compost then it may start the plant into growth before you really want it to.
I know this may be a silly question, but how do I know which way up to plant a corm
It's not really a silly question! Up to a point, it depends on the species. However, as a general guide - assuming there are no visible roots, then you will find that one side has the growing point, and the other side has nothing. Plant with the growing point upwards. Otherwise, if it's saucer shaped, plant with the convex side downwards/concave side upwards. Incidentally, they are tubers, not corms!
I bought some hardy cyclamen last fall, before I found out they were possibly not hardy in my Zone. I live in the USA in Zone 5, Kansas City Missouri. I believe we are pretty far into this zone, but am not sure. We have fairly mild winters here--not a lot of snow, but we do get down into the sub-zero fahrenheit temperatures for about 2 weeks in mid-winter. I found no leaf growth this summer, but now have found that all four bulbs are flowering quite profusely. I was surprised, as I assumed that they did not make it. My question is: will they begin to grow leaves over the winter? Do I need to mulch them? I have them on the north side of my house, and I did not plant them very deep, as you do not plant the indoor variety very deep. How fast will they multiply?
It is likely that the plants are Cyclamen hederifolium. I will assume that this is the case, but you may care to look at the pictures at our web site and see if they match what you are seeing in your garden. Leaves will come before flowering finishes. You could mulch them, but this is better done during the summer, not now they are growing. If they are C. hederifolium, then they really are bone hardy and will survive the climate you describe - particularly if there is snow cover during the very cold spell. Incidentally, they do not have bulbs, but tubers - a bit like a potato. As for depth - they may pull themselves a bit deeper, but they don't really need to be deep under the surface. They will only multiply by seed. They should set seed fairly freely, and this will be spread around by insects. From seed to flowering is about 2-3 years.


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A long-awaited study by North Carolina health officials of PCB contamination in the Yadkin River is ready, but environmentalists say officials have kept the findings quiet for too long.
The state Department of Health and Human Services on Monday was scheduled to release its study of the industrial pollutant near a closed Alcoa Inc. aluminum smelter. State officials also scheduled a community meeting near the Stanly County site to discuss the study.
Environmentalists represented by Duke University law professor Ryke Longest collected data from the study under a public records request. Longest says the health agency's data shows the PCB contamination is broader than previously thought and officials have been slow to warn the public against eating fish.
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by Andrea Davis Pinkney Illustrated by Brian Pinkney
Everyone agrees that Cutie LaRue is a perfect child . . . except at bedtime. She just isn't tired. Cutie's parents try absolutely everything to get her to bed--with disastrous results. But finally they discover Night Owl, a wondrous toy that takes Cutie on a fantastic journey to Dreamland. The award-winning author and illustrator team of Andrea Davis Pinkney and Brian Pinkney have created a world of magic and music, perfect for children who just can't seem to fall asleep--and for the sleepless parents who help them through the ordeal. With Cutie LaRue and Night Owl for company, bedtime will never be the same.
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FABONGRASS FABONGRASS Aug 12, 2013 20:52 Flag
In Luiz Gustavo Arsenal are set to sign a player who is well steeped in German football culture having lived in the country since his teenage years. "Discipline, punctuality, and the way people always behave properly and honestly," was Gustavo's response when questioned as to what he admires about Germans upon his arrival at Bayern. At one stage he even mooted the possibility of representing die Nationalmannschaft at senior level.
Luiz Gustavo, then, is more than simply a Brazilian central midfielder. He is the progeny of two distinct football philosophies. As he said himself on the day he joined Bayern: "I could probably pull off a few tricks with the ball, but it's not my style. I prefer things simple but effective."
What was brought to wider appreciation during the course of the Confederations Cup were Gustavo's chief strengths. He thrives on responsibility, recycling balls and effectively retaining possession for his side. While Paulinho could be regarded as the more dynamic of Brazil's pivot, Gustavo is no less accomplished in possession. He has an accurate range of passing, short or long. He also boasts positional discipline and match instinct that carries him to vital areas of action. He is also capable of firing in a goal or two with a whiplash left foot when the opportunity arises. Gustavo has also deputised throughout his career in Germany as a central defender and his capabilities at left-back have also been noted. Aggression in the tackle forms a big part of his defensive armoury and as a consequence of that he retains a tendency to be booked often.
But this, doubtlessly, is a player who will add to Arsenal's play. Complementing Mikel Arteta, Gustavo is the right kind of player to provide responsibility and assurance in the Gunners' midfield. Arsenal, like Bayern, routinely dominate the possession statistics of matches and need a sure-footed insurance policy in the centre of the field when moves break down.
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Appears he has gone to Wolfsburg.
Not sure what happened there.
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Loyal Gunner Loyal Gunner Aug 15, 2013 13:36 Flag
Not sure? Really?
This would look like being a great signing. I hope it happens sooner rather than later.
A Yahoo! User Aug 12, 2013 21:18 Flag
Defo a GREAT addition if we get Luiz G and a step in the right direction.
For me, the best job the club did this summer is managing to get rid of the players who clogged up the wage bill. The summer has been a resounding success (imo) even if there's no signing between now and the close of the transfer window.
Wenger and Gazidis have done a great job and deserve alot of credit for reclaiming the squad places from those who didn't deserve it.


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STOCKTON – Edison High School wrestling coach Carlos Soto was shot in the leg early Tuesday morning while fighting off four home-invasion robbers at his family's home in northeast Stockton.
Soto, 24, awoke about 4 a.m. to the sound of someone kicking in a glass door at the home in the 4600 block of Tudor Rose Glen, just south of East Eight Mile Road, he said. Fearing the intruders would hurt his mother, father and sisters, Soto came out of his room and began fighting with them, he said.
"I didn't have any time to think about anything else except to run out there and fight, because I knew they were coming inside to do harm," said Soto, who was a standout wrestler at Lincoln High School, Delta College and Menlo College.
At some point during the fight, Soto sustained a gunshot wound just above the knee, but he didn't realize he had been shot until the intruders fled and he tried to run after them, he said.
"They could have easily killed me," Soto said. "I could have easily been dead, but I had to fight for my mom, my dad and my sisters, and God was on my side."
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Police Chief calls Olive Branch Child Abuse Case the worst he has seen
(Olive Branch, MS) – Twenty-six year old David Martin is not the father of 3-year-old Terry Hill Jr.
But police say Martin was living with the little boy's mother at the Candlelight Trailer Park in Olive Branch and was apparently abusing Terry Junior at the same time.
"It was just heart breaking to see this child beat the way he was beaten," says Olive Branch Police Chief Don Gammage.
Chief Gammage says little Terry's maternal grandmother was the first to come forward about the crime.
Her daughter had asked if she and Terry Jr. could move back home.
The grandmother saw the little boys injuries when she went to pick him up Tuesday. She took him to the hospital.
"He was beaten multiple times. Some of them (injuries) were fresh at the time. We feel it had happened over a period of time," says Gammage.
We caught up with the little boy's mother, Melanie Bills, at her trailer home.
"I don't want to interview," she told us.
But she has been interviewing with police who want to know why she didn't come forward about the abuse.
The 3 year old's biological father, Terry Hill Sr., talked to us by phone.
"That guy beat my son like he was a man, a grown man," says Terry Hill,Sr.
He says Melanie Bills holds some responsibility too.
"There were signs of it (abuse). We were concerned about it. She actually moved away from the boyfriend and in with her mother a few days and ended up high tailing it back on over to the guy. She is just as guilty as he is," says Hill.
Terry Junior is recovering and will be ok.
His father also wants to know why the little boy's babysitter didn't come forward about the injuries.
Police are continuing to investigate.
David Martin will be in court July 10th for Aggravated Child Abuse.
He has a million dollar bond.
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This is my hometown Karasu in Turkey. It is a small fisher town with very nice costs and sea...
Your hometown is gorgeous, I love the colors of the boats set off by the sun. Brilliant work
Wonderful gallery.
I love this picture!
Now that's a gorgeous photograph! The heat of the sunset and the cool hues of the sand work together nicely with the blue on the boats.
The blues of the boats go great with the fiery orange of the sky. I really like the orientation and angle that you have used here.
That is so beautiful...
That is so fantastic.
It IS like a painting. The whole thing is gorgeous.
Your fotos has super specific atmosphere!
the sky looks amazing. great capture
Beautiful, serene, and I love the HDR.
YOU have a stunning gallery.
I will return, when I have more time.
Keep up the Wood Gork.
YOU have a stunning gallery.
I will return, when I have more time.
Keep up the Wood Gork.
love they sky. cant you sell as turist postcard if not done so werry nice eye 4 grate pictures
Great-Gorgeous shot !
genelde böyle fotografları sevmem ama seninkiler gercekten super. insan renklerden gozunu alamıyor!
Amazing sky and beautiful composition
this took my breath away
Amazing sky and beautiful composition
this took my breath away
again beautiful sky....and great composition. This scene actually looks just like a scene from the Caribbean, where I am from, we have the same kind of boats we call pirogues for fishing.
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Wow! The sky is just amazing!!
This shot is breathtaking
The firy sky is like a painting...
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Pardew issues
So far in his career, Pardew has been involved in several controversial issues and events. In 2003, the BBC described him as being a "dangerous and distant animal" in the media, referring to his public relations abilities, which has led him to making several rash comments. When at West Ham, the club employed a media advisor for Pardew to help him win over sceptical fans. The following is a list of controversies Pardew has been involved in:
* In September 2003, Pardew resigned from Reading after being refused permission to become manager at West Ham. Reading's chairman John Madejski attempted to create an injunction in the High Court to prevent him from moving to West Ham. Eventually Reading's legal action was dropped, and Pardew joined West Ham after a period of gardening leave.
* In December 2005, Pardew stated a public interest in Crystal Palace striker Andy Johnson, without informing Palace manager Iain Dowie.
* In March 2006, Pardew had a dispute with Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger, after he criticised Arsenal for failing to field an English player in their UEFA Champions League win against Real Madrid. Wenger suggested that Pardew was being xenophobic, a claim Pardew denied, citing his marriage to a Swedish wife.
* In November 2006, Pardew had another dispute with Wenger after celebrating West Ham's win over Arsenal. Wenger claimed he was "provoked" into pushing Pardew after Pardew's celebrations at West Ham's late win. Wenger was later fined by the Football Association, whilst Pardew was cleared of the charges in January 2007.
* In February 2007, shortly before Pardew's new club Charlton faced West Ham, The Sun published a report documenting a video of one of Pardew's media training sessions he took whilst manager at West Ham. In the video, Pardew jokingly made several disparaging comments about West Ham's fans.
* In October 2007, Pardew intervened on the pitch in a match against Hull City to try and break up a confrontation between Charlton and Hull players after Lloyd Sam and Ian Ashbee were sent-off. Pardew denied he made the situation worse by intervening.
* In March 2009, on Match of the Day 2 Pardew stated that Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien "absolutely rapes" Man City player Ched Evans during a midfield tussle for the ball, in the sense that he bested him physically. The BBC said there will be no on-air apology, despite 35 viewer complaints, insisting it had been misheard as "rakes", and expressing no certainty that Pardew would appear, or not appear on the show again.
Now is this the sort of person we need at a Club like Newcastle , He will just end up another statistic , What A farce , Hughton had more heart and soul for the Toon than we could have ever expected . Newcastle board said they wanted more experience , well F*&% me , bring on the next scapegoat ASHLEY YOU FAT GREEDY BAST&*%Sort: Newest | Oldest | Most Replied Expand all replies
HappygoLucky HappygoLucky Dec 11, 2010 01:35 Flag
R.I.P. Newcastle United Football Club.
Wanted Dead or Alive (it matters not)
Mike - the #$%$ - Ashley.
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it's clear that pardew is an unsavoury character. the points you listed are probably but afew. but the most outstanding thing is he said that he knew nothing of this before monday - yet he has been seen with llambias for weeks (this adds liar to his resume)
on top of stabbing a professional manager in the back. i've no time for you pardew and never will have.


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Avalanche 4, Islanders 3 (OT)
Colorado scored four unanswered goals to earn a come-from-behind overtime win
Friday, 11.11.2011 / 12:46 AM ET / News
By Dyan LeBourdais
A delayed penalty was called against Al Montoya for high sticking at 1:53, giving a 4-on-3 advantage to the Avalanche and Quincey would fan on a shot and pass to Milan Hejduk before getting it back for the shot through the high slot.
"I don't blame him," Islanders Head Coach Jack Capuano said of Montoya's penalty. "He got to the paint there, the one tried to stop and he ran into him, but it was a good hockey game."
|Paul Stastny #26 of the Colorado Avalanche faces off against Fran Nielsen #51 of the the New York Islanders at the Pepsi Center on November 10, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images)
A turnover through the neutral zone led to Jan Hejda's game-tying goal at 10:35 of the third period. As he entered the zone and fired off a slap shot, the puck was deflected and fluttered before brushing up against Montoya and crossing the goal line glove side.
"The shot was deflected a little bit and Al got handcuffed, but for the most part, I thought, especially the second period, we played extremely well," Capuano said. "The biggest thing for me was chipping some pucks in and causing some penalties for us, which caused that second goal."
Hejduk brought the game within reach for the Avalanche, bringing the score 3-2 as he skated along the right side of the boards for a wrist shot that trickled through Montoya's pads and across the goal line at 6:07 of the third. Paul Stastny would score a power play goal to put the Avalanche on the board with 21 seconds left in the second period.
"When you get a couple goals scored on you, you tend to seize up and that's what we did," forward Brian Rolston said. "We weren't a confident group after they scored their second goal. That's the time when we need to be confident and make confident plays with the puck. We didn't do that. That's something that needs to be stressed."
"That first goal with 21 seconds left (in the second) really hurt us," Capuano said.
Michael Grabner's goal at 8:00 of the second gave the Isles a 3-0 lead. A nice breakaway for the Isles, Matt Moulson backhanded a pass to Grabner, who drove the net for the redirection. Rolston scored just 34 seconds off the second period's opening faceoff after receiving a pass from PA Parenteau in the slot.
Josh Bailey scored his first goal of the season to put the Islanders on the board with a power play goal at 15:36 of the first period. After the Isles won the faceoff, Captain Mark Streit took a shot from the point, which Bailey found at the paint to redirect home.
"Hockey is a game of momentum," Islanders defenseman Travis Hamonic said. "The second period was one of the better periods we've played so far this season. That's the frustrating part about it. We had them on their heels; we were playing well and then they got that first one and it put us back on our heels. It seemed like we couldn't recover and play the game that we played in the first half."
By the end of regulation, Montoya had made a career high 44 saves, but the Avalanche would outshoot the Islanders 51-33 in 62:39 of play to seal the outcome.


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Welcome to the gypsy of fortunes
Your coin was very much appreciated
And now I shall grant you your future
It seems my cards of tarot have dealt you a very odd hand
A hand of six jokers card, this is very rare
I suggest something more hidious is approaching you
You should be visited by a dark circus
A circus of horror pain and anguish
This travelling mass of evil will leave your lifeless corpse to rot
While entrapping your soul to be displayed at future stops
Oh yes, you must also be aware that it is your own evil doings
That have brought about this dreaded carnival's visit
All of the sins and hatred you have cast during your life
Have whipped and spun into form, the form of one
One who leads this gruesome parade of pain into your life
One sinister beast, one known only as RINGMASTER
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the museum, the wax museum
Thousands of dead souls covered in waxxxxx
All of the rare exhibits you are about to encounter
Are strange and wonderous creations of the one and the only
Leader of them all
So both dead and undead please welcome the R-r-r-ringmaster
"Purpose is to kill"
The ICP is of the Ringmaster
And the Ringmaster's of the actions of mankind
G-ya, motherfucker, now you gotta face your worst enemy
And that's yourself
Every wicked thing you've ever done
Has come back now
And it's gonna whip your little ass, bitchboyyyy
Oh,us, we're just clowns
We just work for the Ringmaster
With the wave of his magic wand
I step forward, wind back
And swing this battle axe
Upside yo motha fuckin head
"Heckles and Maca, Heckles and Macabre"
So step right up cause the R-r-r-ringmaster
Takes you on the ride of your life
Horror and fear, smiles and tears
And oh ever-so over do
The Ringmaster rises up and lifts across the sky
Through the forest and down the river
Along the valley, over the hill
And down the trail and up the sidewalk
Only to surprise you and yours
At your very front door
Let's go, motherfuckas!
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Beans Kootu:
String / stringless beans 300 grams
Thoor/ Moong/ chana dal 1/4 cup
Green chilies 3 finely chopped
Onion 1 finely chopped
Garlic 6 cloves chopped
Ginger 2" peeled and chopped
Tomatoes 1-2 fienly chopped
Turmeric powder 1/4 spoon
Chili powder 1/2 spoon
Mustar seeds 1/4 spoon
Cumin seeds 1/2 spoon
Asafoetida 1/4 spoon
Curry leaves few
Oil few spoons
Cilantro leaves few to garnish.
Cook any one of the dal(thuvar/moong/chana dal) in a pressure cooker.
Trim th ends of beans and finely chop them.
In a large wok/handi, heat oil. Add chilies, let it crackle well.
Then add ginger and garlic, fry real good...till its raw odour leaves.
Add onions and salt. Fry till onions turn to golden color.
Now add tomatoes, cover and cook. Once tomatoes wilt, stir-in finely chopped vegetables.
Fry for few minutes, maybe till the vegetables coats oil. Add cooked dal(lentils).
Cover and cook over medium heat.
When the vegetable is done soft and much of the moisture is absorbed, remove from heat.
Heat oil, in a seperate pan...add mustards, cumin, asafoetida and curry leaves to it.
Allow it to crackle well. Now run this seasoning over the 'kootu' prepared above.
Garnish with finely chopped cilantro leaves.
Serve warm as a side dish for South Indian Meals or as a subzi for chappathi/roti.
Posted by Malar Gandhi at Thursday, November 08, 2007
Labels: Beans, Kootu/Olan, Lentils
2 comments:
- Pari Gandhi said...
looks awesome as always
- Priya said...
I just cannot believe the recipes I saw in your blogspot. Glad atleast now i did this.
Wonderful recipes with good comments.
Keep your great working goin & growing..
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August 3, 2010 - Erin O'Neill
So the other day I wrote an article, "Tattoos & Piercings: How young is too young."
I probed parents on their opinions about everything from pierced ears to how many tattoos is too many. It was interesting to hear the different viewpoints but, in the effort of full disclosure, I think it's only fair to mention that I am in possession of a few tattoos and piercings myself.
There I said it. Now you know upon which side of the fence I sit. Let's hope I still have a job after this! (Joking of course.)
I got my first tattoo around the age of 19. I can't remember exactly whether it was the summer between my senior year in high school and freshman year in college or the summer after. I do remember I secretly saved up the money, sought out the artist who had her shop set up in a seedy motel in Parkersburg, and convinced a friend to go with me. I had been talking about it for a while and knew exactly where my mother stood on the matter. No way in h.e. double hockey sticks!
Not that that was going to stop me. I very nearly chickened out once I got there, though. However, once it was finished, I was hooked and was plotting my next one.
Two years later I got a second, nine or so years after that, a third, and two more followed more recently. I have drawings and color schemes ready in advance of my sixth. I also had my nose pierced over a year ago.
Why? Well I'm not sure there is enough space to go into the reasons. I've always been a little different and when I was 19 and got my first at a seedy motel, there weren't hipster tattoo parlors on every corner and there sure as heck weren't TV shows depicting how glamorous they are.
Waaaaay back then, it was still rebellious. And I was a rebel, or so I thought. Now? Well I just like them 'cause I do. Did I think about the consequences? Well probably like a lot of 19-year-olds, I had no idea what the future held. Luckily, I've worked in a couple fields where it hasn't been an issue. Subconsciously, though, I think I made sure they were hidden enough.
I'm not saying that every tattoo is a masterpiece and everyone should have one, however. I do think there is a difference in tattoo artists, the types of tattoos people get and the placement. Real rebels are the ones who have skulls tattooed on their necks or a tattoo for every girl or boyfriend like a grocery list on their forearm. (So I guess I'm not so much of a rebel.)
I also think that once you become a parent, your views can change somewhat. Hypocritical as it may be, I don't go by the philosophy "what's good enough for me is good enough for my child." I don't want my kid to even get her ears pierced until she's at least 14. I think she's perfect the way she is, all cute and sweet and innocent. The idea of ear piercings and, gasp, other things, to me, means she's not my little girl any more. Silly as it may sound.
So as soon as the topic comes up, if these things are still in vogue by then, I will change the subject and prolong the issue for as long as possible. But never, ever will I have any regrets.
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The College of Education is proud to honor and highlight 2 of our Student Affairs in Higher Education 2011 graduates, Nick Goodsell and Megan Woods. The curriculum of the Masters Degree in Leadership in Student Affairs in Higher Education has been carefully designed to ensure the development of educational leaders who can transform institutions into learning communities in which all members of a diverse society are accorded opportunity and respect. This curriculum has been developed on a foundation of research in the areas of leadership, administration, student development theory, social and cultural development, and budgeting and legal and ethical issues, and technology. The program adheres to the Standards developed by the Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS) in higher education. Congratulations to Nick and Megan on their job placements!
Nick Goodsell, Spring 2011 SAHE Graduate
Position: Program Specialist for TRiO Student Support Services - Project Success, Pueblo Community College Description: TRiO Student Support Services (SSS) is a federally funded program that serves first-generation, low-income, and students with documented disabilities. At Pueblo Community College, SSS - Project Success offers an array of services to assist persistence towards graduation, high academic achievement, and promotion towards transferring to a four-year college. SSS - Project Success offers tutoring in various subjects, Educational Action Plans to keep students on track towards a certificate or associates degree program, equipment check-out to offset personal financial burdens, academic and cultural workshops and experiences, and many more! "The Educational Leadership – SAHE Master's degree, that I am proud to have earned, can be summarized in one word, Practicality. This program used and promoted practical application within the vast spectrum of the student affairs field. It enabled me to fine tune many of my goals within higher education. The professors posses and share experiences that inspired me to contribute to student affairs long term. I do hope that many other students would consider this program as it will prepare them for a long term career in higher education."
Megan Woods, Spring 2012 SAHE Graduate
Position: Upward Bound Program Coordinator, Utah State University Eastern - Upward Bound is a federally funded TRiO program that helps prepare traditionally under-represented high school students for higher education. As par the position the Coordinator performs many duties related to student learning and development; holds afterschool tutoring and workshop sessions, plans campus visits, and prepares supplemental programming every month. Megan said, "The SAHE program prepared me for my current position by giving me a strong foundation to succeed within the Student Affairs profession. I have the confidence and understanding of all the possibilities available to me within the student affairs profession thanks to the focus on CAS (Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education) and the practical field experience I participated in as a graduate assistant."


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Why Hello Jonathan Groff on Glee……
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Glee girls go Madonna. Cone bras and all.
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Whole bunch of Glee shiz – Chevy party pics, Finn Hudson interview with Kurt Hummel VIDEO
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It's almost Glee day!! Or….the day that Glee goes on the air again April 13, 2010.
Guess what tomorrow is?????????? You'll know if you're literate. If not…..well, you can't read this either so it really doesn't matter much. Guess what tomorrow is?????????? You'll know if you're literate. If not…..well, you can't read this either so it … Continue reading
2.5 minutes of the new Glee episode
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Glee on Oprah – all the videos & Don't Stop Believin'
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Glee cast on Oprah sneak peak! And I do mean peak!
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Glee cast at the White House today with Obama's kids.
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25 demon names for D including Decarabia, Dengelmaennle, Deumos, Deumus, Diablos, Dialen, Dibbuk, Dimme.
Page : 2/4 Throughout this demon section, you will find various "demons" from all religions in which some may be deemed gods or mythical beings but will be classified as demonology. Here is a demon list with demon pictures that is sorted by demon names. We try to include as many pictures of demons as possible, so if your have verified pictures of a demon, please contact us with the image of the demon along with the demons name.
Huge listing of demonic names, images and bios of demons on this page are of Decarabia, Dengelmaennle, Deumos, Deumus, Diablos, Dialen, Dibbuk, Dimme.
- Decarabia
Demon that appears as a pentagram and has control over all birds. Sometimes also appears as a star in a pentacle. Commands 30 legions.
- Dengelmaennle
Alpine-meadow and Mountain ghost whose sounds announce a human's passing.
- Deumos
Demon who is the deity of the locals of Calicut, Malabar. This demon has four horns and is a human soul devourer.
- Deumus
Demonical deity of the inhabitants of Calicut in Malabar. He has four horns and devours the souls of humans.
- Diablos
(Greek) Roams the earth to tempt christian people. Also, the antagonist of the Archangel Michael (sometimes the same as Satan).
- Dialen
Female demons that have goatfeet from Graubuenden. They like humans and help them with their work or present gifts to them.
- Dibbuk
(Jewish) Evil spirits that cause mental illnesses, rage and other changes in personality.
- Dimme
(Sumerian) The female demon of the fevor after childbirth and the sicknesses of babies.
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While crows and ravens may look similar and are both highly intelligent birds, they are very different in their behavior, habitat and even have physical characteristics that clearly distinguish them from one another.
Comparison chart
Physical Appearance
Ravens are larger than crows. So they are longer, weigh more and have greater wingspan. When in flight their necks appear longer than that of a crow. The bill of a raven is also larger. Crows tend to fluff their feathers into a mane and when a raven fluffs up its breast it looks ragged.
The tails are also prominently different and this can be seen clearly when these birds are flying. Ravens have pointed wings and wedge-shaped tails but crows have blunt and splayed wings and fan-shaped tails.
Here's a great video about the differences between ravens and crows and how to tell them apart:
Call of a Raven vs a Crow
Crows generally make the 'Kaw' sound in discrete units. A loud Kaw followed by a series of short Kaws. It is high pitched and nasal; crows are louder and have a harsher sound. A raven has deeper and less piercing sound. Their calls may sound like "croooaaak", "gronk- gronk", "tok", and "wonk-wonk."
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Crows are very intelligent and are known to devise ingenious ways of getting food and surviving in urbanized environments. In a study published in July 2014, researchers found that for certain cause-and-effect water displacement tasks (like The Crow and the Pitcher story in Aesop's Fables), crows can perform as well as 7- to 10-year-old humans. In fact, crows can form special relationships with humans who feed them consistently. As an example, crows have been known to bring little trinkets as gifts for this family in Seattle.
Crows also have the ability to recognize and remember people by their faces.[1]
This video also demonstrates the intelligence of modern-day crows in Japan:
The Nature documentary The Murder of Crows (YouTube) is a great film for those interested in learning more about this extraordinary bird.
This video, shot in Canada, demonstrates the intelligence of ravens.
Ravens thrive on small invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals, birds, cattle/sheep carrion, human garbage. Crows prefer birds, fruits, nuts, mollusks, earthworms, seeds, frogs, eggs, nestlings, mice and carrion.
Ravens and Crows in Mythology
Crows are associated with war and death in Irish mythology. In Cornish folklore crows are associated with the "otherworld" and so must be treated with respect. In Australian Aboriginal mythology, the crow is an ancestral being. In Buddhism the protector of the Dharma is represented by a crow in one of his physical/earthly forms.
The raven is revered as god by the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest in North America and in northeast Asia. Several totem poles erected by native Americans in Washington, Alaska and Oregon depict ravens and the stories they feature in. In the Old Testament of the Bible there are several references to common Ravens. In the British Isles, ravens were symbolic to the Celts. In Irish mythology, the goddess Morrígan alighted on the hero Cú Chulainn's shoulder in the form of a raven after his death.


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We look at three examples of what we consider people powered news.
At NewsWhip, we believe in the potential of 'People Powered News'.
We think that social media allows people to choose stories that interest them like never before. Our site is unique in that the stories are solely chosen by their 'Social Velocity', or how fast they're spreading on Facebook and Twitter. We have no editorial guidelines or personal opinion, the stories are chosen entirely by the billion plus users of those two networks alone.
As we recently illustrated with our 'people powered front pages', the top stories in the media don't always match up with the most shared stories on social media. Some stories never get covered in the media because of vested interests but due to the will of the people, these stories find their voice on social media and spread their influence.
Here are some of our favourite examples.
Gezi Park Protests, 2013
In the Spring of 2013, the Turkish government wanted to tear down Gezi Park in Istanbul, one of the few remaining green spaces in the city, to build a new shopping mall. Outraged, citizens took to the streets and displayed their anger at the corruption involved.
The Gezi Park protests grew to encapsulate a movement of dissatisfaction with the government, gathering more than 100,000 people into opposition. During this moment of national importance when the world was watching, the Turkish media did not show the news on the protests and the political reaction but instead decided to show a penguin documentary.
The events inspired one Turk to start a 'Standing Man' protest, where he stood completely still and didn't move for 8 hours. This act of passive resistance was the most talked about and shared news story in Turkey while the media didn't touch it.
The online furore led to the Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan denouncing Twitter as "a menace to society" and claiming that "the best lies of society can be found here".
No More Page 3
Nomorepage3.org was created in order to start a petition to challenge page 3 of the Sun. Founder Lucy-Anne Holmes realised that Page 3 was sending a message to women everywhere that beauty will be praised over than sporting prowess and hard work. The campaign couldn't tell its story through print media, but took to social media, where people started talking and sharing about this galling inequality for women.
The numbers grew from one motivated woman to a team of 20 people to 54,000 followers on social media. This method of bubbling up the story over a period of time translated into 190,000 people (to date) signing the petition, suddenly people started paying attention and the People Powered News worked.
A debate was ignited and pieces in the Guardian, Telegraph and the Huffington Post showed passion as they stirred up the conversation. Television interviews, panel debates on Sky News and the political support swelled up in ground support and forced the Sun to face the problem.
The campaign is now recognised worldwide and while the Sun may still continue page 3, the fight continues. None of this would have been possible though without using the vehicle of social media to spread the message.
Israel loves Iran
In March 2012, Iran-Israel relations were at a particular low. The two countries had been constantly sparring and had reached a point where all diplomatic dialogue had ended. Quotes like "The Iranian nation is standing for its cause and that is the full annihilation of Israel" (Iranian Military chief of staff) and "Iran is the biggest supporter of terrorism." (Israel ambassador to US) only served to heighten the hostility between the nations.


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Common Ground | Rudi Pauly: A deserving winner of A.Z. Wells Award
It was heartening to learn longtime civic volunteer Rudi Pauly from East Wenatchee is going to be receiving the Spirit of A.Z. Wells Award later this year by the Central Washington Hospital Foundation.
For more than 60 years, she has exemplified the spirit of service to community in her work on the Hospital Foundation, Allied Arts, Columbia River Environmental Study Team, Douglas County Planning Commission, Chelan-Douglas Family Planning, Eastmont School Board, Art on the Avenues and the Numerica Performing Arts Center.


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I like this - good for my airport character narration demo
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Nice Sound!
beautiful soft sound thank you
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http://youtu.be/fQI1DO2Fy3s (live in 10 minutes)
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Thanks a lot for this and taking the time to do it! Will make a great addition to my timelapse of people.
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Very nice sounds. Great work.
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bardzo dobra pętla, dzięki ;)
using for a dungeon game :) thank you so much!
Hey man! I used it for a track! I hope you don't mind:
Perfect for dungeon crawl game I am creating. Thanks!
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JESSICA SILVERMAN GALLERY, SF – A gallery dedicated to contemporary artwork, San Francisco's Jessica Silverman Gallery has been consistently hosting exhibitions and installations since Tammy Rae Carland's An Archive of Feelings opened the doors in July of 2008. In the four years since, Silverman has hosted artists cut from many cloths, from Luke Butler's paintings inspired by '70s television to Florian Schmidt's delicate, square-based assemblages. The independent gallery is owned and directed by Jessica Silverman, who – at the ripe age of 29 − parlayed her undergraduate work at Otis College of Art and Design into a successful business, has already gained admittance to the prestigious Frieze and FIAC contemporary art fairs and placed a few of the gallery's resident artists into museum collections. Silverman Gallery has carved its own niche in the contemporary art world, but the overarching beauty is not contained within the gallery's walls, but rather in the embracing of art by a new generation. Sign yourself up for a 10% discount at the Jessica Silverman Gallery and other Retail Partner locations, visit scionav.com/partner and get hooked up!
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Washington, DC (Sept. 15)—Kevin Sharer has become chairman of the board of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA, www.phrma.org) upon the resignation of Peter R. Dolan. Sharer is currently president, CEO, and chairman of Amgen.
Sharer emphasized PhRMA's commitment to "drive American innovation, confront the toughest healthcare problems, deliver great value to patients, and make medicines available to patients who need them." He added that PhRMA will "continue partnering with patients, physicians, and other healthcare stakeholders to achieve these goals."


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A big dinosaur with a big heart and an even bigger appetite!Spike may not say anything but he does munch a lot.Spike is always eager to lend a tail or his back when one of his friends needs a leg up to get to a high branch.Spike lost his natural parents and is the adopted brother of ducky. Spike is actually a STEGOSAURUS a very gentle plant-eating dinosaur.In order to keep their bodies at a nicecomfortable temperature during days in the hot jungle STEGOSAURUSES developed two rows of spikes along their backs to keep blood flowing like an air conditioner during the day and a heater during the cold nights. At the end of their tails STEGOSAURUSES grew four long and hard spikes that could be used as a club for defense.
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Pete Sessions Announces 2013 North Texas U.S. Service Academy Forum
Washington, DC – U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX-32) today announced the North Texas U.S. Service Academy Forum, a congressionally sponsored U.S. Service Academy informational event for North Texas middle and high school students interested in learning more about Academy opportunities.
The 2013 North Texas Service Academy Forum will be held on Saturday, April 20th from 8am – 12pm at Coppell High School, located at 185 W Parkway Blvd in Coppell. Registration begins at 7:30am. This event is free and open to the public. The North Texas U.S. Service Academy Forum will highlight the opportunities available, the nomination process and evaluation requirements for the nation's five Service Academies:
- U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY
- U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
- U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO
- U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, NY
- U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, CT
"I'm proud to join my Texas colleagues in sponsoring the 2013 North Texas U.S. Service Academy Forum," Sessions stated. "This event provides interested students and their parents an opportunity to learn more about our nation's exceptional Service Academies and the important role they have in shaping the future leaders of our community, state and nation."
"Our nation's Service Academies provide world-class education to outstanding men and women who will serve in the United States military with honor and distinction," Sessions concluded.
The North Texas Service Academy Forum is sponsored by Senator John Cornyn, Senator Ted Cruz, Congressman Joe Barton, Congressman Jeb Hensarling, Congresswoman Kay Granger, Congressman Sam Johnson, Congressman Kenny Marchant, Congressman Michael Burgess, Congressman Roger Williams, Congressman Marc Veasey and Congressman Pete Sessions. Each U.S. Service Academy and participating North Texas congressional office will have a representative present to provide additional information and answer questions.
For more information, please contact Congressman Sessions' Dallas District Office at 972.392.0505.


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Attitude Models introduces us to 24years old, Madrid-based professional dancer, and New Face Jonathan
Saturday, 9 June 2012
Friday, 8 June 2012
Model Spotlight:: New Face | Collin Atkinson by Clyph Jean-Philippe
21 years old, Orlando based New Face Collin Atkinson, is spotlighted in a sit-in by fashion photographer Clyph Jean-Philippe.
ISLAND EXCLUSIVE:: SHREDDED | Waseem Khawaja by Kemuel Valdes
Kemuel Valdes takes no rest, as he spotlights New Jersey based actor and fitness talent Waseem Khawaja. Waseem has been featured in music videos as male lead, a few plays, and has appeared on the catwalk for fashion shows.
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
Photography Spotlight:: Sexy Boom | JP SANTAMARIA featuring VICTOR
After sharing the provocative set themed 'ROMA', Spanish photographer a.k.a. Prince of Spain JP Santamaria is back and this times shares a new story themed 'Sexy Boom', which features European hunk Victor
Fashion Spotlight:: GQ TURKEY | ALYSSA MILLER BY PHOTOGRAPHER KORAY BIRAND
Photographer Koray Birand spotlights Alyssa Miller for GQ Turkey
Fashion Spotlight:: Bello mag | MiLo800 featuring Loui Diaz
'A Hot Spring Afternoon' photographed by MiLo800 and featuring model Loui Diaz [ONY MODELS] featured in the current issue of BELLO mag. Styling: Enrique Bueno, using Eduardo Blass Swimwear.
Model Spotlight:: James S Phillips by Arno
Model Test - James S Phillips from Arno Arno on Vimeo.
Photographer Arno Arno shares with us a recent vid-reel spotlighting the stunning James Philips
Photography Spotlight:: Adolfo López featuring Francesco Roselló
Photographer Adolfo López introduces us to model Francesco Roselló.
Photography Spotlight:: CIRCUS FREAK | David Vance featuring Benjamin Godfre
Photographer David Vance excites our imagination through his latest editorial themed 'Circus Freak', which features LA-based talent Benjamin Godfre, with production by Kyle Plyler
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
Model Spotlight:: Attitude Models | New Face Szebi
Introducing Szebi @ Attitude Models
Model Spotlight:: New Face | Owen Lynch by Mark Bruce
UK talent Owen Lynch is spotlighted in a private sit-in, shot by photographer Mark Bruce.
ISLAND Spotlight:: New Book | IN THE FLESH by KEMUEL VALDES
After great success from the first digital book Verano, photographer Kemuel Valdes releases his second book themed 'In The Flesh' , which is now available at [http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3255283].
Monday, 4 June 2012
Fashion Spotlight:: Vogue Hellas | Jessica Stam by Koray Birand
Photographer Koray Birand is spotlighted in the current issue of Vogue Hellas featuring model Jessica Stam and styled by Michael Pandos
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@tomcat (but also have a couple anti-spam things that've been rattling around in my head that I'm going to try.)
@tomcat nothing terribly exciting, just some backend work—one of the dbs is dangerously close to full and I need to fix it :)
@cgiffard similar. I just moved some things around to see if that'll help. If this doesn't fix it, I'll try another thing. :)
@blumenkraft Hmm...weird. I don't really see anything that looks odd on my side. Can you try uninstall/reinstalling the app?
@doctorlinguist basically. :) though I think this switch is PPC-based, so I'm going to assume you at least had a hand in it.


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Tipp City, Ohio (AP) -- A 15-year-old girl's mother alarmed by texts from two men helped lead to their arrests.
Police in the Dayton suburb of Tipp City say the men were looking to meet the teen girl for sex.
They say after the mother saw the text messages to her daughter, she contacted police.
Police say they contacted the men, who were arrested last week when they came separately to an address they thought was provided by the girl.
Thirty-five-year-old Marc Burns of Beavercreek, Ohio, and 41-year-old Alonzie Wright Jr. of Dayton have both pleaded not guilty to a count of importuning.
The police say they encourage parents to monitor their children's electronic communications.
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Mediation is a good alternative for you to consider if you do not have an agreement yet with the other parent or spouse and would like to avoid litigation. Even in cases where you and the other party are far apart on the issues, mediation can be successful if both parties share or develop at least some interest in trying to avoid litigation. Mediation is not appropriate if it is not safe to engage with the other person in that way, or if the other party will never disclose their finances or come to a reasonable settlement without being forced by the court.
You can read more about mediation and the types of mediation, divorce without a court fight, the mediation process, and preparing your court papers by following these links.
The cost for mediation is $250 per hour. Some cases can be resolved in one two-hour mediation session. Sometimes the parties address issues and take in information to think about during the first session, and reach an agreement at the next session; and if there are many complicated issues to try to work through, resolving the case can take more than two sessions.
As part of the process, we will prepare your Settlement Agreement, and Parenting Plan if there are minor children, and also can prepare the rest of the court papers you will need to file for divorce or for some other types of family law cases.
Call me at (954) 636-7498, or use the contact form on the website, and we can discuss mediation for your divorce or other family law case.
Florida Family Lawyer Blog - Mediation
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SIKESTON - A total of 1,554 students are enrolled in the public school system of Sikeston, Superintendent R.A. Harper announced today. There are 533 students enrolled in the South grade School; 212 in the Bailey School; 596 in the high school building; and 26 in the opportunity classroom.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. - A son was born Wednesday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. T. Fletcher Ellis at a hospital in Evansville. The child has been named Thomas Fletcher Jr. Before her marriage, Mrs. Ellis was Miss Evelyn Allard, daughter of Mrs. Lacy Allard, who is in Evansville with her daughter.
SIKESTON - Rex Allen, star of the 10th annual Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo, stopped to pose with Little Mr. Western Glen Bridges, 8, and Little Miss Western Beverly Anne Wirth, 2, after the youngsters had been selected for titles.
NEW MADRID - In an effort to consolidate the New Madrid County Central High School physically as well as in the name, the New Madrid County R-1 Board of Education will ask voters to approve a $2 million bond issue in November.
CHARLESTON - The City Council denied early reinstatement of the liquor by the drink license for the Old Timer's Club on West Marshall Street - a license suspended following an administrative hearing July 21 due to multiple violations on the premises.
SIKESTON - As Sikeston Public Schools began to see light at the end of the economic tunnel, a drop in student enrollment has dealt another blow. The number of students enrolled at the school fell to 4,310 from last year's 4,437.


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January 7th, 2014 - 5:31am
(Port Angeles) Clallam County's newest Superior Court judge will be sworn in today.
Chris Melly has already been hearing some cases, but he becomes official today in a public swearing-in ceremony at the courthouse.
Melly was picked by Governor Jay Inslee to take over for Brooke Taylor. Taylor retired from the bench at the end of last year. Melly will serve for the rest of the year, but the position goes before voters again in the fall.
Melly was most recently the county's hearings examiner and has served as a deputy prosecutor in King and Clallam counties.
He ran unsuccessfully for another spot on the Superior Court bench last year.
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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -- A local man is training for the Wisconsin Ironman Competition, inspired by a well-known coach who recently passed away in an unexpected accident.
WEAU 13 News caught up with Adam Mohr on Sunday afternoon as he was training in Eau Claire's Half Moon Lake.
"By day I'm a financial advisor, by night I'm a father and husband and in the morning I train for this ironman," Mohr said.
Mohr is referring to the Wisconsin Ironman Competition.
It's an intense triathlon that is slated to be held on September 11 in Madison.
"It starts out with a 2.4 mile swim and jumping onto the bike for a 112 mile bike ride. Then coming back and transition into the run which consists of 26.2 miles," Mohr said.
Although he's been training since November, Mohr said the last two months have been intense.
"A long session from today would include a 50 minute swim followed by a 50 minute bike followed by a one hour and 45 minute run," Mohr said.
Mohr said one of his inspirations for doing the completion is his former track coach, the late David Landgraf.
Landgraf passed away on August 8 after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Sand Lake.
Mohr, who ran track under Coach Landgraf at Bloomer High School said he was inspiration for all to live full and active lives.
"Sometimes I don't think you realize what kind of asset you've lost until it's gone. He was a person where limits weren't an option. You set a focus and you went. Being an endurance athlete himself, he lived an active, healthy lifestyle maintaining balance," Mohr said.
The triathlete said it's that balance of training and focus that can help anyone conquer any athletic challenge.
"Start small, target something achievable. Build on it. It's unbelievable what a person can do, Mohr said.
Mohr said he's part of a larger group of Chippewa Valley area athletes training for the competition.
He said he hopes to finish the ironman in 12 hours.