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8.25.16 - Summer is almost over, and what a rad summer it was. Thanks to all the new people who stopped by to check us out during our West Coast run in July! In total, we covered over 6,000 miles and drove through parts of 15 states. We were able to visit 2 National Parks (Yosemite NP & Rocky Mountain NP) and seem some absolutely incredible things.
For all you Midwest people, we've got a tour announcement coming soon, so make sure to stay tuned for details! Also, if you're in West MI, we'll be at The Intersection on Friday with Half|Love, Another October, Jesse Ray & The Carolina Catfish, and Red Legs. Come on down and say hey!
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6.24.16 - Hey everyone! We'll be all over the country this summer shooting shells and dropping banana peels. Come hang out!

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Al-Watah ballistic missile base is a ballistic missile facility near the town of Al-Watah, Saudi Arabia, 200 km west-southwest of Riyadh, in the low but quite rocky mountains. [1] The analysts think that the base was built within the last five years. The communication tower of the base is situated at coordinates: 24°12′56.28″N 44°42′8.12″E / 24.2156333°N 44.7022556°E. The base has several underground entry gates, parking slots for mobile launchers and two large launch pads that are identical to ones that can be seen at Chinese DF-3 (CSS-2) Dongfeng missile bases. The liquid-fueled DF-3A is an early Chinese nuclear weapon Intermediate-range ballistic missile and is believed to have a range of 2,500 - 2,800 km with a 2,000 kg warhead.[2]
The launch pads' marks and configuration from satellite images[3] show that the base is 'targeting Iran and Israel with ballistic missiles'.[4]
- ^ Sean O'Connor - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly. "Saudi ballistic missile site revealed", IHS Jane's Defence Weekly, 10 July 2013.
- ^ SinoDefence "DongFeng 3 (CSS-2) Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile", sinodefence, 27 February 2009.
- ^ Colin Freeman - The Telegraph "Saudi Arabia 'targeting Iran and Israel with ballistic missiles", The Telegraph, 10 July 2013.
- ^ Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times "Saudi Arabia targeting Israel, Iran with ballistic missiles, satellite images show", The Washington Times, 12 July 2013.


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Please give me feedback so I know how to do this better in the future. I tried to give lots of screenshots to help clarify what I am doing. Many of you use a different program so it may not be the same for you, but hopefully it will help. I bolded the basic directions and then tried to fill in some details with extra directions.
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-Start by opening a new page. In my program, I go to "File", "New" and choose the appropriate size. This layout is a 12x12.
-Open the backgrounds you would like to use and insert them onto your page. There are two options in my program. The first is to go to "Insert" and import it that way. I prefer the second method which is to actually "open" the files so that they appear in my files section on the right and then just drag them in.
-Insert your picture. Use the same method for inserting papers above.
-Choose your marquee tool.
-Be sure you have your picture selected in your layers stack. Select a small section of your photo. Copy and Paste the selection. The portion will show up in your layers stack as a new element. Do not move the selection of photo or photo itself.
-Repeat this selection on different areas throughout your photo. You may need to be sure your full picture is selected each time. After each new copy/paste, the selection will show up in your stack.
-Go back to your Object tool.
-Select your original picture and delete it. This will leave you with just the small selections you made. Your picture is now broken up. As you can see, some of my piece overlap. This is okay. If you are unhappy with your broken picture at this point you can "undo" your delete and choose some new pieces.
-Next, we are going to add an outline to your pieces. In my program, I have chosen to "highlight" the edges. Different programs will have different options, so hopefully you can figure this out in your program.
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-Move and resize your title. In this case, I also wanted to offset it and turned the ! a little.
-For journaling, selected the text tool.
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Countess Hagula
Illustration by Bob AulMe: just a temp filling in for the guy going on vacation. You: the most vile, obnoxious, repulsive, vulgar co-worker imaginable, a woman who makes drunken sailors sound like choir boys at the church altar. I was fortunate enough to work with my back to you, Countess Hagula, but your voice was set on 11. "What the fuck is this?" "I'm tired of this shit." "That chick is a cunt." "My husband is a lazy bastard." "I sneezed so hard my pants are wet." "I'm going to pee, then blow my nose, in that order." When you announced you were "on the rag," I broke. After four eight-hour shifts under your tyrannical rule, I went Norma Rae on your ass. You received a closed-door session with HR. If it had been me, the moment I said one curse word, I would have been out of a job. But I'm just a temp.
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[b]Whats the problem?[/b] Q1: I record a couple of videos with my JVC camcorder, and I found these videos are in the MPEG-2 TS formats. Is there any idea about how to put these .ts videos on my iPod? Q2: I downloaded a couple of HDTV olympic videos and I can't seem to play them. It a .ts video file (transport stream) file, and I looked for a codec, but came out with nothing. [img]http://www.dv d-ripper-copy.com/ images/article/jvc -hd10-camcorder.jp g[/img] As we know that .ts files are not widely accepted by a lot of multimedia players or portable media players, so you will find a lot of troubles when you want to play your downloaded HD .ts video clip on your PC, or put a camcorder .ts video to iPod, iPhone, or other portable media players. [b]Solution to play .ts files on PC or iPod, iPhone and other portable players[/b] How to solve these problems? The easiest solution is to [b][URL=http://www .dvd-ripper-copy.c om/articles/how-to -convert-ts-to-mp4 .html#181]convert ts to mp4[/url][/b]. One of these options is Wondershare HD Video Converter which can play .ts video, convert .ts video to MP4 which is widely supported by most players, and edit .ts video. [b]A simple guide to convert ts to mp4 on Windows[/b] After free download [b][URL=http://www .dvd-ripper-copy.c om/hd-video-conver ter.html#181]Wonde rshare HD Video Converter[/url][/b ], please install and run it. And then follow the steps below: [img]http://www.dv d-ripper-copy.com/ images/article/vid eo-audio-settings1 .jpg[/img] [b]Step 1: Add .TS files[/b] You can click "Add Video" or just drag & drop your .ts videos to the file list directly. [b]Step 2: Select MP4 as output format[/b] Select MP4 as output format from the categorized output formats list in "Profile " drop-down list and specify the output directory to save your converted files in "Output" drop-down list. [b]Step 3: Start to convert TS to MP4[/b] After everything is done, hit Start button to convert TS to MP4. And all the tasks will be done at fast speed and high quality. The conversion speed often depends on the original video size and your PC configuration. [b]Step 4: Transfer converted MP4 files to iPod/iPhone or other portable players[/b] Now you can connect your iPod/iPhone, or other portable media player you own with PC, and transfer these MP4 files to it. You know most portable media player accepts MP4 format, such as iPod, iPhone, Walkman, PSP, Zune, Creative Zen, etc. Now, its time to enjoy your both downloaded or camcorder record .ts video on your portable media player. [b]Tags:[/b] [URL=http://www.dv d-ripper-copy.com/ articles/how-to-co nvert-ts-to-mp4.ht ml#181]convert ts to mp4[/url], [URL=http://www.dv d-ripper-copy.com/ articles/how-to-co nvert-ts-to-mp4.ht ml#181]ts to mp4[/url], [URL=http://www.dv d-ripper-copy.com/ articles/how-to-co nvert-ts-to-mp4.ht ml#181]ts to mp4 Converter[/url] (Mar 25, 2010 | post #1)
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Again, its a piece of good news for those camcorder lovers next month Sony will release its HDRAX2000 pro-sumer camcorder which can capture Full HD video using AVCHD technology. Its one of the first professional video cameras that records using the AVCHD format. As a Sony camera lover and user, Id like to share my idea and experience about how to enjoy AVCHD camcorder video on Windows Media Player or Internet. Part 1: Understanding the AVCHD Camcorder Format AVHD stands for Advanced Video Codec High Definition. It is a format for the recording and playback of high definition video. AVCHD is a form of video compression that allows the large data files created by HD video recording to be captured and saved on digital media such as hard disk drives and flash memory cards. This format is jointly developed by Panasonic and Sony for use in consumer camcorders. The AVCHD file extension may be .M2TS, .M2T, .MTS, .TS, .TR, .TP, .TRP, .TOD, .MOD, etc. Here below is the detailed specification of AVCHD format: AVCHD Format Specification Overview Part 2: Troubles you met when you enjoy and share your AVCHD camcorder videos? To shot and record your moment with AVCHD video is great, but sometimes, you will find it is a little difficult to enjoy and share your AVCHD videos with your friends. You may have encountered the following troubles. 1. You have shot a lot of videos using AVCHD camcorder, and you want to upload these videos to Internet such as Youtube to share with friends, but you cant figure out how to make it. 2. And you may also find that you would not be able to open your AVCHD camcorder videos on Windows movie maker or media player. Thats true, the AVCHD format is not accepted by a lot of players, and this kind of format cannot be uploaded to Internet which prevents video sharing. Ive searched around a lot and find an easiest solution finally. The easiest way is to convert AVCHD to AVI and other common formats. Why we choose AVI format? As we know that AVI format is one of the most popular formats, which is widely accepted by most of players. And the quality of AVI video is great. For the sake of popularity and compatibility, AVI is regarded as the best choice. Therefore, you only need to convert AVCHD to AVI, and then you can easily share your AVCHD camcorder videos. Part 3: Step-by-step guide: How to convert AVCHD to AVI? Step 1 Get AVCHD videos from AVCHD Camcorder to PC Connect the AVCHD Camcorder to your PC with a USB cable. Once connected and powered on, the camcorder should appear on the desktop as a new disk. It is desirable that you copy the videos to your PCs hard-drive before converting or editing it. Step 2: Free download Wondershare AVCHD to AVI Converter, install and run it. Step 3: Load AVCHD camcorder videos Click Add Video or just drag & drop your AVCHD camcorder videos to the file list directly, you can easily add AVCHD camcorder videos. Step 4: Select AVI as output format Select AVI as output format from the categorized output formats list in Profile drop-down list and specify the output directory to save your converted files in Output drop-down list. Step 5: Start to convert AVCHD to AVI After everything is done, hit Start button to convert AVCHD to AVI. And all the tasks will be done at fast speed and high quality. The conversion speed often depends on the original video size and your PC configuration. And the output quality is great. After converting AVCHD to AVI, now you can upload these AVI videos to Internet or watch them with Windows Media Player/Movie Maker to share them with your friends. The whole process is easy, and you can have a try of this Wondershare AVCHD to AVI Converter to convert AVCHD to AVI and share your happy moment easily. (Mar 11, 2010 | post #1)
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(LOS ANGELES, CA) -- Rest easy, J.Lo. She says it never happened. Antonella Santini, the exotic dancer featured in salacious National Enquirer stories that purported to detail a sexual encounter she had with actress Jennifer Lopez' fiance, Ben Affleck, has sued the tabloid, saying she never had sex with the "Gigli" actor.
But the Enquirer, which published two articles about Affleck's visit to Brandi's all-nude club in Vancouver, British Columbia, and his alleged encounter with Santini, says it is standing by its story.
The articles prompted reports in mainstream media that Affleck's engagement to Lopez -- one of America's most famous celebrity romances -- was on the rocks.
In a lawsuit filed on Thursday in Los Angeles, Santini, whose stage name is "Felicia," contended the whole incident was fabricated by another dancer, Tammy Morris, who she claimed in court papers was paid $100,000 for her story.
"The true story is that... Affleck visited Brandi's and during his visit, plaintiff and other dancers danced for Affleck and other patrons in Brandi's VIP room," the lawsuit said. "Contrary to the Enquirer's reports, Plaintiff did not engage in any sex acts with Affleck."
Santini named Morris and three Enquirer reporters as defendants in the libel suit, along with the Enquirer's parent company, American Media, Inc.
She asks for punitive damages against the Enquirer, saying the tabloid should have known Morris was an unreliable source because she failed at least one polygraph test, and passed only after taking Ativan, an anti-anxiety medication.
The defendants "must be punished before they callously destroy another private person's life in their race to profit and to sell tabloid magazines," the lawsuit said.
A spokesman for American Media said "all our sources stand by the story and we expect to resolve this in our favor very quickly."
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Best Picnic Spot in Palm Beach
Finding the right picnicking spot in South Florida seems simple enough; all you need is a place where your ham and cheese sandwich won't melt inside its plastic bag -- if that doesn't melt too. You need shade, but the pavilion at your neighborhood park is always full of rambunctious toddlers and their scolding parents. And besides, pavilions aren't that great for picnicking anyway. Isn't the whole point to be in a natural setting, dining beneath a tree? At Gulfstream Park, there are enough trees to cover whatever party you have planned, whether it's a double date or a family reunion. Not to be confused with the Hallandale Beach horse track of the same name, the only stakes at this Gulfstream Park are the steaks you grill. The park runs along the west side of a naturally canopied hill, scattered with picnic tables and grills, as well as a play area to keep the kids busy. On the east side of the hill is a public beach, which means cool ocean air in lieu of the humidity of inland parks. If you're hot, you can take a swim; you have the option. After all, this is Florida -- why wouldn't you picnic at the beach?
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To Prussia with Love: Misadventures in Rural East GermanyFarce meets romance in this amusing travel memoir set in East Germany In a desperate attempt to save his relationship with girlfriend Lena and take a break from the world of journalism, Roger Boyes agrees to make a great escape from the easy urban lifestyle of Berlin and decamp to the countryside. He has hopes for Italy, but Lena has inherited a run-down old manor in the deepest, darkest area of
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The use and application of information communication technologies for information provision by library workers of the University of Botswana library.
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I'm currently trying to draw the layout of a device not present in the library of my technology. So, I think to create a symbol to put in the schematic of my circuit and after to draw the complete layout.
When I will finish the layout, what can I do to execute the LVS?
I think the LVS will not recognize the new device. Someone suggested me to add a lot of labels in my circuit near to the non-standard devices.
Is it a good idea?
Are there other more efficient method to execute the LVS of circuit with non-standard devices?
A bit of a vague and open-ended question, unfortunately. It depends what you mean by "non-standard". It may well be that the device extraction in your LVS rules can extract your device, despite the fact that it didn't come from a standard pcell, say. That's because LVS rules would typically extract interacting geometries and recognize the device that way - it doesn't matter what your cell is called, because it looks at the interaction of poly and diffusion (for example, if it's a MOSFET) geometries.
If an existing device recognition does not work, you can either modify the LVS rules to add device extraction statements for your particular device structure, or maybe you can use a "black box" approach to recognize it. Exactly how you do that will depend on which LVS tool you're using (you didn't say).
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Sorry, you are right!
I used for my simulation a model of a diode, obtained through TCAD simulations. So, the device doesn't exist in the technology library, but it has been used to design a rectifier!
Now, I have to draw the layout of the circuit, but I think that if I simply draw the layout of the diode and associate a symbol view, the LVS will not work? A solution that someone suggested to me was to insert a lot of labels in the schematic and in the layout, in order to check that the connectivity is correct! Of corse, the LVS will have the errors due to the unknown devices, but at least the connectivity could be checked.
I hope I was more clear...
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Hi Stefano,
If the device does not get recognized by the LVS rules, then I think your best bet (if you don't want to code the recognition into the rule deck - which would be worth it if you're using them a lot) would be to use a black box approach.
Relying on labelling nets around the device is risky - for a start, it's hard to guarantee that the mismatch of this device would only cause a localized problem - it could cause a bigger mismatch (this is very dependent on the LVS tool you're using). Also, it makes it much hard to distinguish between real errors and intentional errors such as this.
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In early 2013 we moved to the Sunshine Coast and found a home that had some established gardens with several fruit trees. The experience of having to bury good fruit because I couldn't find enough people to share it with started me wondering how I could distribute the excess beyond my personal network.
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Gladstone Regional Council has adopted a new policy to address expensive maintenance of vegetated traffic islands. Small or high-maintenance medians will be replaced with concrete or artificial turf. Remaining watering sytems will be converted to drip irrigation to reduce weed growth. There will also be a long-term program to replace unsuitable vegetation. Source: New maintenance approach for city roundabouts and medians (June, 2016)
In Austria, 811 people across a wide age range were questioned about their restorative value of their private lounges, terraces, balconies and gardens. Gardens were rated significantly better than balconies or terraces, with the restorative value increasing with the number of "natural elements" present in the garden. Age or gender made no difference, but the reported effectiveness of gardens did depend on the individual's ability to switch off from their worries and having a positive relationship with their gardens. "The message is that you should design your garden to be as close to nature as possible but, above all, you should enjoy it." A second study is further investigating the health-promoting effects of private gardens as well as more communal gardens. Source: Public Health Study: private gardens are more restorative than lounges (April, 2016)
Black wattle (Acacia mearnsii) are rapidly spreading around airports in China's Yunnan province, endangering both the environment and flight safety. It is feared the fast-growing trees will provide shelter for birds and increase the likelihood of bird strikes. The species has been planted widely worldwide for its multiple uses, but is now poses an invasive threat in many locations. Source: 30-Mar-2016 Black wattle's new biogeographic distribution threatens flight safety in China (March 2016)
Agave species could extend farming into hot, arid areas, producing a variety of edible and non-edible commercial products, but salinity could be a problem. When four types of Agave were tested, however, two species (Agave parryi and Agave weberi) performed well enough to demonstrate potential for cropping in saline soils. Source: Impacts of salinity determined for Agave (March 2016)
A new type of plant-fungus association with the potential to increase crop yields has been discovered in Europe. A type of Colletotrichum was found in wild Arabidopsis on phosphorus-poor soils. It lives within the whole plant and though it colonises via the roots, is not a mycorrhiza. However, function appearsto be similar moving phosphorous to leaves. Plants inoculated with the fungus produce more fruits and seeds. Source: A new plant – microorganism symbiosis discovered by UPM researchers (March 2016)
Wild tomatoes have some way of discouraging whitefly from settling on the surface of the plant, a study has shown. When pest was given a choice, they were 80% more likely to settle on the commercial variety 'Elegance' than wild type Lycopersicon pimpinellifolium. Such resistance is part of reason for popularity of wild and heritage varieties amongst home gardeners, but yields are too low for large-scale production. Researchers suggest returning some of these genes back into commercial varieties and emphasis the importance of preserving wild species. Source: Breeding wildness back into our fruit and veggies (February, 2016)
A zinnia is the first ornamental plant to flower in space. This is part of the International Space Station's Vegetable Production System research. Although the primary aim is to produce fresh food on long missions, "space gardeners" have also reported how psychologically beneficial it is see and interact with live plants in this environment. News of the zinnia has been widely reported but with little mention of the variety. It was in fact a Profusion Orange. The Profusion series were developed by Sakata Ornamentals by hybridising Z. elegans and Z. angustifolia and have gained popularity around the world for heat, drought and disease resistance. Sources: ZINNIAS FROM SPACE! NASA Studies the Multiple Benefits of Gardening, Profusion Zinnias Become First Zinnias to Bloom in Space! (January, 2016)
Kaolin (aluminosilicate clay) has been shown to have insecticidal properties in temperate regions, but this was largely untested in the tropics until Columbian researchers studied greenhouse whitefly on bean. They found that kaolin treatment was nearly as effective as synthetic chemical insecticides, Furthermore, a high application rate reduced transpiration and increased chlorophyll content compared to untreated plants, which could also make it useful in times of drought stress. Source: Kaolin effectively controls whitefly in beans (January, 2016)
The Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens' curator Brent Braddick has discovered a new species in the Agnes Water area. The Mischocarpus species (family Sapindaceae) is a shrub up to four metres with "enormous" leaves. Source: Gardens' curator discovers new plant species (November, 2015)
A study of English children has shown that those in lower educated households, or those in higher educated households located in disadvantaged neighborhoods, that have no access to a garden between the ages of 3-5 years have an increased risk of obesity by age 7. Source: Study from England shows no garden access for young children linked to childhood obesity later in childhood (September, 2015)
Insufficient pollination due to a lack of pollinators in an urban environment could potentially limit yield from city farms and gardens. An experiment in San Fransisco placed flowering tomato plants in various locations in the city, and flower clusters either covered (self-pollination only), covered and artificially pollinated (by tuning fork) or left open to pollination by local bees. Researchers were surprised to find that there were plenty of bees available to to the job, producing bigger and more numerous fruit than self pollination alone. Furthermore, the size of the garden nor the amount of green space in the surrounding area did not affect the amount of pollination occurring. Rather, it was the density of flowers in the garden that was important in attracting bees, meaning small city gardens can still be effective in this regard. it also debunks the notion that ornamental flowers will distract bees from visiting food-producing plants. Source: City buzz: Urban pollinators get the job done (February 2015)
An Israeli study in which the health of users was compared to non-users over a one-year period has shown no greater risk of water-related diseases such as gastroenteritis by garden irrigation with graywater, at least in arid areas. Source: Graywater Reuse for Irrigation Deemed Safe (December, 2015)
Brisbane City Council has added a 52 hectare property at Burbank to Brisbane's Koala Bushlands, which has grown by more than 1,000 ha during 25 years of the Bushland Acquisition Program. The recent Burbank acquisition contains a large number of mature scribbly gums, which not only provide koala food, but can be expected to provide tree hollow habitats for many species. Source: Brisbane's Koala Bushlands grows by 1,000 hectares (November, 2015)
While living plants are usually considered a beneficial inclusion in urban environments, new research suggests that green walls could have adverse health effects in hot, polluted cities. Reactive volatile organic compounds emitted by plants can oxidise to form ultrafine particle pollution and indoor levels could be made worse where green walls are located close to buildings' air inlets. Source: Green walls: a red card for office worker health? (October, 2015)
Victims of the drought, three fountains in Brisbane's CBD will be flowing again by the end of 2015. This includes installation of "Water smart" systems to conserve water. The designer of the EE McCormick Place fountain (Upper Roma Street) has also been consulted to help restore the original 1971 vision for the project. Emma Miller Place (Roma Street) and Mooney Memorial Fountain (Queen and Eagle Streets) are the other two locations to be refurbished. Brisbane City Council has also committed to constructing a new fountain somewhere in the city. Sources: LM to bring back fountains and beautify Brisbane and Works start flowing on city fountain revitalisations (October, 2015)
The work of former Calliope Shire Clerk Bob Smith planting and caring for over 400 trees since 1987 has been recognised with a ceremony and plaque at the site in the Calliope
River North camping area. The site now features a substantial array of cabinent timber species including bunya pines, Mackay cedars and silky oaks. Source: Bob Smith's parkland vision recognised (September, 2015)
A Toronto-based analysis of urban greenspace and health indicates that having 11 more trees in a city block decreases cardio-metabolic conditions equivalent to an increase in personal income or being 1.4 years younger. Just 10 trees produces a self-reported increase in health perception equivalent to being 7 years younger. Source: Neighborhood greenspace and health in a large urban center (July 2015)
Discovery of weeds typical of cultivated soils, along with cereal species and grinding tools at an ancient settlement on the shore of the Sea of Galilee now puts the date for the origins of agriculture to about 23,000 years ago , some 11,000 years earlier than previously thought. Source: International collaboration uncovers proof of earliest small-scale agricultural cultivation (July, 2015)
A new plant enzyme critical to Vitamin A production by plants has been discovered. What's more, it's dependent on a form of iron similar to that found in red blood cells. Source: Researchers discover new enzyme, link to iron in vitamin A synthesis (June 2015). In addition to the many implications this has for the study of vitamin synthesis and heme biochemistry, this indicates the way that soil nutrients can have many roles in plants. Iron doesn't simply just make leaves greener.
An ordinary garden petunia, which releases its scent at night to attract pollinators such as months has been used to study the timing of fragrance. The LHY gene, which is associated with the circadian clock in many plants, was found to be active in the morning, regulating scent production through a suppressive effect. Scientists are now studying how pollinators respond to plants with and without altered LHY genes with a view to improving the pollination efficiency of crop species. Source: Researchers discover how petunias know when to smell good (June 2015)
The genetic variation that causes some cucumber varieties to produce all-female flowers has been identified as a duplication of a particular piece of DNA. These "gyneoecious" plants are valued in horticulture because of their high yields (if conditions are good enough to support them), although pollination from a male flower is still required. Source: Extra DNA creates cucumber with all-female flowers (June 2015)
In a study of contaminant risk of urban-grown food, gardens were tested in seven cities across the USA. Lead was the most common contaminant but arsenic, zinc and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were also found at some sites. They were scarcely present, however, in food harvested from these gardens. There was elevated lead in root crops, but not sufficient to cause adverse effects at expected consumption levels. Proper washing of leaf and fruit crops will reduce contaminated dust. The gardeners themselves should take precautions against direct contact with the soil. Appropriate gardening practices (see source Study: With proper care, contaminated urban soils are safe for gardening) can also help to reduce the risks. (June 2015))
Researchers studying the biochemistry of rose fragrance has found that fragrance in all plants is not produced by enzymes called terpene synthases. Comparison of the cultivars Papa Meilland (highly scented) and Rouge Meilland (low scent) allowed them to identify RhNUDX1 in a different class of enzyme. Located in in the cytoplasm of rose petal cells it produces the primary part of rose oil, geraniol. This knowledge may be used in the future to help breed fragrance back into new rose varieties. Source: Unexpected enzyme may resurrect roses' fading scents (July 2015)
Bushland is being re-created along the Link Mobility Corridor between Urraween Road and Bay Drive for beauty and environmental benefits. The more than 12,000 plants will help create a wildlife corridor linking to the Greig Dry Vine Forest in Stirling Drive and improve water quality in Eli creeek while reducing the need for mowing. Many of the plants have come from local seed collected by volunteers in Fraser Coast Regional Council's Community Environment Program. Source: Corridor to be shaded by regenerated bush (June 2015)
Brisbane City Council has allocated funds toward a new visitor centre and other refurbishments at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens and Mt Coot-tha Reserve. "The new centre will provide a more formal entrance and dedicated facilities for the Volunteer Guides, with a gift shop, to provide a fitting welcome to Queensland's premier botanic gardens." Part of the $3.4 million construction cost will come from a $700,000 donation from a Brisbane resident. Source: LM delivers $6m boost to Mt Coot-tha precinct (June 2015)
Brisbane City Council have allocated funds to restoring water to fountains in EE McCormick Place in Upper Roma Street, Emma Miller Place in Roma Street and Mooney Memorial Fountain at Queen and Eagle Streets. They had been decommissioned in response to drought conditions. The Lord Mayor also wants a new water feature somewhere in the CBD. Source: LM to bring back fountains and beautify Brisbane (June 2015)
A study of pollinators visiting mango flowers in the Mareeba region of Queensland has shown that native flies are more important than bees. Overall, 44 different insects were observed. When it came to amount of pollen transferred to a single mango flower, a native bee and several fly species were more effective than the honeybee. It is hoped that effects on mango crop yield can be investigated in future work. Source: Native flies leading the charge to help pollinate mango trees in new UNE study (June 2015)
Rockhampton's Kershaw Gardens are in the process of recovering after Cyclone Marcia. In May, the waterfall was turned back on for the first time, and fallen trees have been converted into some 3000 cubic metres of mulch so far. However, it is possible that rubbish may have contaminated the site. Soil testing underway will help managers determine which parts of the Gardens can be reopened to the public and which must be remediated. Sources: Kershaw Gardens waterfall marks recovery milestone, Council continues to clear, salvage and make safe (June, 2015)
The Society for Growing Australian Plants Queensland Region, Inc. (SGAP Qld) has a new trading name: Native Plants Queensland. However, information and contacts can still be accessed (at least for now) via the old website address www.sgapqld.org.au.
Public trees along the at Pialba (Hervey Bay) have been vandalised in a premeditated attack involving a saw. Lower limbs and hanging roots of figs along the Seafront Oval Esplanade were cut and six Coastal She Oaks on the dunes were cut down. The cut material was then hidden in hollows among the dunes. Anyone with information about the crime should contact Fraser Coast Regional Council on 1300 79 49 29. Source: Seafront Oval trees vandalised (May 2015)
The Fraser Coast Cultural Centre has a new garden featuring plants traditional owners the Butchulla People used to mark the changing seasons across the Fraser Coast. Designed in cooperation with the Elders, the garden helps to explain how the Butchulla People's intimate knowledge of the environment helped them live in harmony with it. It is planned to continue to develop this area as a community space. Butchulla Season Garden opened (May 2015)
The increasing popularity of bamboo for landscaping could have an unexpected consequence The phenomenon of bamboo mass flowering (also known as masting) leads to massive seed production, which can go on for 18 months. Consequently, booms in rodent populations have been observed in Asia and South America associated with these events. Now, there is a concern that widespread landscape planting of bamboo in North America could lead to population booms of deer mice which can carry a potentially fatal human disease. Recommendations include eradication of aggressive running bamboos on public land and evaluation of varieties' flowering abilities and seed palatability before import. Source: WSU ecologist warns of bamboo fueling spread of hantavirus (May, 2015)
A four hectare expansion to Brisbane's Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha is complete and opening to the public. This is the largest addition to the gardens since they opened in 1970 and includes 31,000 new plants. New gardens areas represent various Queensland habitats and themes including bush foods, coastal plants and the Queensland Conservation Walk featuring more than 200 rare and endangered species. Star of the new additions is a 250 year old, 6.5m high cycad which originated near Injune in South West Queensland. Sources: Four hectare Botanic Gardens expansion opens to public, 250 year old tree forms centrepiece of gardens expansion (May 2015)
A study measuring uptake of various pollutants suggests the risk of growing vegetables in contaminated urban soils may not be as high as previously thought. Root crops remain a slight concern but were considered a minor risk at normal levels of consumption. Good horticultural practices and thorough washing of produce is also helpful in reducing risk. Read more: Gardening in a polluted paradise (May, 2015)
Pollen particles in the atmosphere were previously thought to be too large to nucleate clouds and that they would settle out too quickly, anyway. However, it's known that pollen grains can break up into fragments which cause allergenic responses in sensitive people. When the affect of moisture on pollen grains was tested, it was found that these can rupture readily into pieces small enough to seed clouds. So, it's possible that a tree's pollen could help make the rain that keeps that tree alive. Source: Pollen and clouds: April flowers bring May showers? (May, 2015)
Silver nanoparticles are an emerging new anti-fungal treatment for plants. Researchers in the USA have found that silver nanoparticles prepared with an extract of wormwood (Artemisia sp.) are effective against Phytophthora. They say that it works on all stages of the pathogen's life cycle without affecting plant growth. The multiple modes of action means development of resistance is unlikely. Source: Researchers Find a "Silver Bullet" to Kill a Fungus That Affects More Than 400 Plants and Trees. (May, 2015)
A Queensland Bottle Tree (Brachychiton rupestris) which has outgrown its current Rosewood address has been donated to the nearby Cobb and Co Heritage Park. The approximately 60-year old tree is expected to live hundreds of years more in its new location. This iconic species will enhance the heritage theme of the park while providing visitors with shade and beauty. Source: Rosewood tree to be given new lease of life (April 2015)
A large study of chloroplast DNA from 30 species of has confirmed that a single common ancestor gave rise to all Citrus fruit, although hybridisation occurred frequently during evolution of the genus. Furthermore, two genes believed to help the Australian species adapt to hotter and drier climates were identified. Source: Most comprehensive study to date reveals evolutionary history of citrus (April 2015)
A study has looked at the the number of trees and income levels in seven U.S. cities. The findings? "Simply put, wealthier neighborhoods, regardless of their ethnic makeup, are more likely to have more and denser trees." Source: Boise State Economist Gets to the Root of Urban Tree Cover (April, 2015)
Gumbi Gumbi Gardens at the University of Southern Queensland has won overall champion at Toowoomba Regional Council's inaugural Gold Leaf Awards for Excellence, representing the most outstanding entry across the fields of urban design, heritage and environment. The Gardens tell the story of the country's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander customs, rituals and practices. They feature a fire pit, basalt grinding stone, yarning circle and meeting place, with plants traditionally used by local peoples and work by local Indigenous Australian artists. A smartphone App that provides a guided tour of the approximately two-hectare Gardens can be downloaded for free. Source: Gardens take 50,000 years to establish (March 2015)
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Looking for budget hostels in London? Consider Hostel 639 in Kensal Green Backpackers located 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Portobello Road Market and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Westfield London Shopping Centre. Lord's Cricket Ground and Kensington Palace are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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DiningOnsite venue - This theme restaurant specializes in Brazilian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
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