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|WOW!! I just read through this entire thread while drinking my morning coffee! I keep glancing over at the emersed tanks in my room to see if certain plants that were once in this tank are clearly visible. I love the current layout of this tank but it's a little bare, definitely needs more variation both above and below the water. I'd like to add some small pockets of stems back into the aquascape. The riparium plants need more depth. I have been thinking about splitting the planter of cyperus into two as I've got a couple spares and the plant is extremely overgrown. The pothos growing out of the HOB is at least 20+ feet long. I just keep getting more ideas on what I would like to do once I'm finally done with this semester!! Had an exam yesterday, first final is Friday, second final is Monday and then I've got a paper due Tuesday, after that I'm done!!
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Nice work!
Thanks! I haven't messed with this tank much lately. The joy of the last month of the semester. It's mostly just sitting there growing. My HOB died a while back and hasn't been replaced, so most of the plants in it died. I've got some ideas on how to redo a few areas of the above water layout to give it a better look. Just gotta get through it next week and a half!
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I suggest you try some emergent pennywort. It would make an interesting texture with your other plants.
|I suggest you try some emergent pennywort. It would make an interesting texture with your other plants.
Tank's still growing well. Haven't made any major changes. I lost one Ember Tetra not long after adding the last batch. I would like to add a few more and some shrimp. I've not been focusing too much time or energy into any of my tanks since the start of classes. I do water changes or top offs when needed. There have been far more top offs than actual WCs, due to a lot of evaporation occurring. The plants are doing well above and below the water. Honestly, all of the riparium plants need a hell of a trim, although they probably won't get one right now.
Gotta love being super busy with school and such. I joined the U of A TriCats, which is the triathlon team, so I've been spending most of my spare time training. It's all good because it builds strength prior to having back surgery... I see the surgeon this Friday so I'll finally have a date set. Hopefully I finally be able to lift 5 gallons of water to do WCs without needing help or having to take some extra narcotics after finishing up.
There are now 10 ember tetras in this tank now.
Plants are all growing like crazy. I find the submersed growth impressive considering the light is ~44" above the substrate! Hygrophila sp. 'Araguaia' has been growing well and has some incredible coloring. It's a really dark red/maroonish, which considering that this tank is fairly low tech(no co2/no fertz) I think is impressive! The roots of the Pothos have been going crazy in the water. Not the prettiest sight but the fish seem to be far more comfortable since they've really started growing.
Well here are a few recent pics!
|Just got back from the lfs, picked up three nice little E. parvoflorus that I added to the tank as mentioned a few posts up. Also got four Ember Tetras. I know, not really enough but that was all they had. I was surprised to learn that they actually have a second facility where they quarantine all fish at least two weeks prior to bringing them into the store! I personally think it's awesome! The other times I'd been in ANA I was amazed at the quality of the stock, not a single dead fish, not even any sick fish!! Well, now I know why, pretty cool. Prices are actually competitive with. The big box stores like petsmart. They are moving over more embers on the 9th, so I will go pick up another ten to fifteen then, as well as some Otos. I got the last two he had but they are going into the 55.
|I tried maidenhair fern in my HOB, it did not do well but I think i was too rough on the roots
Well, I added a nice chunk of Spider plant, Chlorophytum comosum, to the HOB on Saturday. We have a large pot hanging in the front walkway of the house. This was a big chunk that my sister's Great Dane knocked off with his tail, which is a fairly regular occurrence. When I checked yesterday, this plant had already put out close to 3/4" of new healthy white roots. I was unable to find any Fittonia at Lowes or one of the best local nurseries. I was able to find Polka Dot Plant, Hypoestes phyllostachya, which seems very similar to Fittonia in structure and somewhat in appearance. I figured I would give it a shot. It is spread out with plants being both pink and white in color. The last plant I added was an Arrowhead vine, Nephthytis hybrid. I stuck it in the back corner of the HOB filter. The plant is a light green color with pinkish veins and a small bit of a darker green around the leaf edges.
I still haven't added any wandering jew yet. I will probably do that at the same time I add the creeping jenny. I also still need to add some of my emersed stems.
These additions still leave me with two empty planters. Haven't decided what I would like to do with them yet. I am thinking about maybe putting some variety of Maidenhair fern in one... not sure about the other. I'll have to dig through some old PM's and see what Devin might have that I would like to try. I do have a couple colocasia and alocasia species I have thought about putting a small chunk of rhizome into a planter, just to try out. My concern with this is that they have all been suffering from a spider mite infestation since the move. I don't want to introduce that into this system.
The moss in the planters is Xmas moss. I used to have a ton of it in this tank but most of it got disposed of due to it being mixed with a massive amount of algae(don't go out of town for a wedding and leave your new BML fixture running at 100% for 4 days straight! whoops!) I usually just dice it up with some scissors so it's just tiny pieces, 1/8-1/4", and spread it out on whatever surface I want it to grow on. I use it on the substrate of all my emersed pots too. It helps keep algae and fungus from growing.
As far as covering the black rim with moss, I'd probably be more likely to remove the rim, or even just the front section of it, than adding moss. Although that is a pretty neat option, I feel it would draw more attention to the front rim than the plain plastic.
|Very interested to hear what the new plants are you put in up top, be sure to update on how they do with the transition from soil to riparium! Is the moss aquatic (if so what species) or a random grab from the yard? I'm tempted to pull a little moss from the front yard and see how it does on top of the gravel of the riparium planters.. might even try to stick it on the black rim on the front of the tank like [THIS] to hide the plastic
Here are just a few shots of the tank as it is now. Definitely very much still a work in progress, as far as the emersed plants are concerned. I've added some plants, still have a huge pot of golden creeping jenny. I think this(rip plants) might get rearranged a little. I kind of feel like the planters need to be spread a bit so there is a little room in between them. I will list the new plants later for now just a few pictures.
Oh, on a side note, this tank is a total pain in the ass to photograph with the light colored wall behind it....
The submersed portion of the tank still looks empty & boring. It should eventually fill in to look decent. As you move from right to left the plants get smaller going from C. wendtii & nurii to C. x willisii 'lucens' to C. Parva with some MM mixed in. Mostly planted in diagonal rows going from the back befit to front right. The front left corner is a patch of Hygro. sp. 'Araguaia'. The area in the back where the black background ends has a few Hygro. sp. 'brown'. I would also like to put a nice grouping of E. parvoflorus in the same area. I'd also like to work in a few more patches of stem plants.
I know the 3/4 black background looks quite odd but the goal is for this tank to be visible from two rooms. This is also the reason I decided on this particular planting layout. I hope that eventually the background will be mostly covered by plant growth anyway.
|Heading to lowes in a bit to see what plants I can find to add to this system. I also think that the next time I can make it over to ANA I'm gonna pick up a few E. parviflorus for one area of this tank.
|Thanks! No worries on the meds, been there done that, can't stand being on them. They are lucky they didn't hit me further forward or their little car would've been toast with them in it. I was going pretty slow, maybe 25 max as I was just about to enter a narrow construction zone. Like I said, we were all lucky it wasn't worse than it was. Now I just gotta get down to the police towing lot to get my water jugs out of the back of my truck so I can get on with that WC/top off! hahaha!
|Ouch, glad you and your buddy (dog) made it. Surprised the [cesnor] that hit you didn't just hit-n-run. Enjoy your meds, but don't get addicted!
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'The Bachelor' Sean Lowe Brings The Girls Up North For Some Alone Time In The Rockies
The remaining nine ladies head up to Canada with Sean this week for some crazy fun in the Rockies- eh? Chris Harrison meets the girls as they step out of the limos and lets them know what dates are in store for them. The one-on-one date card goes to Catherine and we are sure Tierra is thinking, "what the heck is that aboot?' As Catherine waits for Sean in the freezing cold, in the middle of nowhere, he pulls up in a giant snow bus and hands Catherine a snow suit so the two can go play in a glacier. The dates these girls get to go on are unreal…have you ever met a girl who has been to a glacier on her first date? We sure haven't. Although Catherine was never a frontrunner in our book, those adorable rosy cheeks, red snow suit and her playful personality make her shine at this moment- in our eyes and in Sean's. After their play date, the two take a carriage ride to an ice castle where they will sit on a white, fluffy couch and dine by the fire as the snow falls outside the glorious ice walls. Seriously? After she opens up and shares a personal story about her childhood, Catherine gets a rose.
Back at the hotel, the next date card comes for Tierra, AshLee, Daniella, Selma, Lindsay, Sarah and Lesley, who will be 'bearing their souls' with Sean. Daniella is a little pissed and confused because she is the only one who hasn't had alone time with Sean but Desiree is excited because she knows that she will be spending some quality time alone with Sean.
The lovely ladies show up for the group date but Sean is a little hesitant to relax because he feels that there will be some drama involved, as there always is with Tierra. The girls have to canoe across the river and although Sarah is struggling, she is determined to show Sean that she can do anything that the other girls can do. Lesley jumps at the chance to be in Sean's canoe as the other girls roll their eyes in jealously. The boats finally make it to shore where they see a bunch of tents lined up and get word that they will be doing a Polar Bear plunge in which they will submerge themselves in the freezing cold water, clad in their bikinis. It is going to get a tad bit nippy up in here! The girls and Sean change into their skivvies (except Selma from Baghdad- the desert she points out) as the wind chill whips through their long locks. And cue up the shirtless shot of Sean….thank you ABC. All the girls make the plunge as they shriek and scream and then run back to shore into the warm embrace of their robes and towels. Drama queen Tierra starts her solid gold acting and collapses into the arms of the lifeguard as she starts to emotionally unravel. She gets carried away by the medic and the lifeguard as the girls sit back and watch in disgust. Desiree and Catherine run downstairs to see who it was that was taken away in a wheelchair and when they see Tierra in the disheveled state she is in it makes them wonder what happened to the other girls. In come the others, screaming in joy from the rush they got from the lounge. Just another ploy in her 'Tierra is always the victim' scheme. When Sean comes in to pay her a visit (and admits that she always finds a way to get alone time with him) she says, "after that, you better marry me!" Oh Lord! The remaining group date girls meet Sean for the evening portion of their date, a little happy that Tierra won't be joining them, when all of a sudden- she walks in…wow, this girl won't stop! Sean asks Tierra if they were to fall in love on the show, would she want to proposal at the end and she says of course! Is he an idiot? But who will get the rose? Lesley…not Tierra, JOY!
Sean has mixed feelings about Sarah and although he thinks she is the sweetest girl on Earth, he doesn't feel that connection with her and sends her home, visibly upset. Poor girl. On Desiree's one-on-one date with Sean, the two take a stroll through the serene forest together to have a picnic, at the bottom of the mountain they are standing on. Here he goes propelling off things again. Sean is hoping to solidify the bond that the two share, the one she continues to question. As he coaches her down, she whimpers like a little puppy dog but does manage to stop a few times to steal a kiss. The two have dinner in a teepee after they climb a tree together and Des gets to take home the rose.
At the pre-rose ceremony, the girls realize that after Sarah's departure, anyone can go at any time. Yet, they are hopeful that he will finally send Tierra home. But will he? Sean takes Selma aside first and she breaks her rule and kisses him on television, although she may be shunned by her mother forever. She may not have the courage to jump in an icy cold body of water but she will defy her mother on national television. Catherine, Des and Lesley already have their roses as the remaining three go to Lindsay, AshLee and Tierra sending Selma and Daniella home….ouch!


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Which Is Worse?
I'm not sure which would be the more painful proposition – a poke in the eye with a sharp stick,
or having spent Labor Day weekend watching the Phillies implode and get swept in four games by the Houston Astros.
Thankfully, I don't know, as I had a very busy Labor Day weekend and watched not a single minute of the Phillies' attempts to play baseball, or I may have been apoplectic. Friday night saw end-of-summer drinks at a neighbor's house, Saturday I attended a photo workshop at the Lehigh Valley IronPigs game, Sunday brought a drive to D.C. for a Nationals/Marlins game (stadium #21, just nine more to go!), and Monday was spent with family.
So I mercifully missed seeing Cole Hamels lose his composure (again), the offense come up short (again), and Brad Lidge blow a save (again, for number 10 on the season).
[Note to Brad: 10 is only perfect if you're Bo Derek or Nadia Comaneci]
So tonight brings the Phillies to Washington to take on the lowly Nationals. My voodoo doll's mojo must not be strong enough to reach all the way to Houston, but D.C. is only three hours away.
Listen up, Phillies! I demand a victory, or I will inflict Atmlltes Foot upon all of you!
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Aw, you are truly blessed you missed those 4 games. It was pure pain. Honest.
I had a busy wedding weekend – but I tivoed the games, and saw them all. Unfortunately. Whew.
How could the ASTROS sweep the Phillies???? Unreal.
carol. MLBLogs.com How 'Bout Those Phils?
Carol – so who got married? You? Or someone else?
And the Phillies must have heeded my threat, as they won last night!
And I was equally as glad that I missed most of the Red Sox games last weekend in Chicago.


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The win improved the Tigers to 10-9 overall and 7-5 in district games.
Dustin Heibel pitched five innings while allowing four hits and striking out three to get the victory.
Denton Ohrt went 2-for-3 with two RBI, Davis Ohrt was 2-for-2 with a double and three RBI and Ryder Billo was 2-for-3.
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Fungus yields new prescription drug for multiple sclerosis
The following post appeared earlier this week at my Chemical & Engineering News CENtral Science blog, Terra Sigillata. For some odd reason – perhaps this week's frantic academic schedule of commencement activities – it was not highly read there. I thought that our Science-Based Medicine readers would appreciate it because this new prescription drug is derived from a family of fungi that have been used in traditional Chinese medicine. A few editorial changes have been made later in the post to increase the relevance to our readership here.
A very well-written review of an orally-active drug for multiple sclerosis has just appeared in the April 25th issue of the Journal of Natural Products, a joint publication of the American Chemical Society and the American Society of Pharmacognosy.
The review, Fingolimod (FTY720): A Recently Approved Multiple Sclerosis Drug Based on a Fungal Secondary Metabolite, is co-authored by Cherilyn R. Strader, Cedric J. Pearce, and Nicholas H. Oberlies. In the interest of full disclosure, the latter two gentlemen are research collaborators of mine from Mycosynthetix, Inc. (Hillsborough, NC) and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. My esteemed colleague and senior author, Dr. Oberlies, modestly deflected my request to blog about the publication of this review.
So, I am instead writing this post to promote the excellent work of his student and first author, Cherilyn Strader. As of [Wednesday] morning, this review article is first on the list of most-read articles in the Journal. This status is noteworthy because the review has moved ahead of even the famed David Newman and Gordon Cragg review of natural product-sourced drugs of the last 25 years, the JNP equivalent of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon (the album known for its record 14-year stay on the Billboard music charts.).


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Volume III
Raleigh Charter High School, Raleigh, North Carolina
What's New
OII and Harvard University to co-host web-conference on "Measuring Teacher Success;" Senate holds hearings on teaching American history; Cato Institute releases book about school choice in other countries; the North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) issues "Strategies to Improve High Schools;" Leslye Arsht, founder of StandardsWorks, wins Good Housekeeping award for women in government; Holt, Rinehart and Winston announce new online Spanish language program for middle and high school students; and Intel offers website for teachers.
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Baltimore approves four new charter schools; plus information about choice, and supplemental educational services.
Challenging Curricula, Citizenship Classes, College Counseling, and Summer Homework Count in Carolina
Even though North Carolina is home to the first Krispy Kreme doughnut, you are not likely to find Raleigh Charter High School students hanging out at the local Krispy Kreme shop this summer. In a state that boasts Babe Ruth's first homerun, and the nation's oldest public university (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), North Carolina has many reasons to be proud.
The state was one of the first in the nation during the 1920s to establish a network of paved thoroughfares, earning it a reputation as "the good roads state." Today, students in the state's capitol city are traveling down their own good road, which leads to a high-quality education and positive prospects for the future. At Raleigh Charter High School, recently named one of the nation's top 100 high schools by Newsweek magazine, students take advanced level courses, participate in a comprehensive college counseling program, have opportunities to observe and perform in arts, social service, and local government activities, and complete summer homework.
Raleigh Charter High School (RCHS) opened its doors in 1999 through the successful efforts of parents and a board of directors made up of business professionals, experienced educators, and college professors. Parents of eighth graders at the nearby Magellan Charter School wanted their children to continue to attend a small institution with high academic standards and a positive learning environment, so they mobilized to launch the charter high school. The school's mission is to create a close-knit learning community that combines a demanding college-preparatory education with a curriculum that develops students' citizenship skills.
The 504 RCHS students attend classes in buildings erected at the beginning of the twentieth century in the historic Pilot Mill section of Raleigh. The large administration building on the school's campus was built in 1910. Now, completely renovated, it is home to classes in core subjects, foreign languages, and the arts. The nearby Weaver building, built in 1894, has been refurbished to house, among other classrooms, the school's foreign-language, chemistry, computer, and physics laboratories. Each day, students rush along polished pine floors in the shadows of double hung sash windows on their way to analyze algorithms and the properties of matter.
During classes at RCHS, students delve into hands-on, experiential learning activities based on guidelines from the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. RCHS courses are categorized according to five ability levels: Standard, Advanced, Enriched Advanced, Academically Gifted, and Advanced Placement (AP). The different tiers provide students with opportunities for in-depth study and enrichment and enable students to learn at an appropriate pace that best suits their individual learning styles. The majority of classes at RCHS are in the top four tiers. The school's 18 AP offerings include classes in core subjects and in subjects as varied as studio art, psychology, music theory, and environmental science. Four language classes in Latin, Spanish, French, and German round out the AP curriculum.
The school's broad range of AP courses helped place RCHS on Newsweek's list of the top 100 high schools in the country. RCHS ranked ninth on the list, which is determined by the number of Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams that were taken by all students in a school in 2004, divided by the number of seniors who were expected to graduate.
Classes at RCHS have a student-to-faculty ratio of eighteen to one, allowing teachers and students to learn in a collaborative environment. Classes begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at 2:40 p.m. Students may choose to enroll in a supplemental course that meets for 45 minutes before regular classes convene. Elective courses include: chorus, string ensemble, concert band, visual arts, and theater. If they choose, students may also to take a second foreign language, mathematics, or history class. With the school's relatively flexible schedule, students have time to engage in extracurricular activities and to complete their challenging homework load.
At RCHS, faculty members focus on citizenship, and students participate in a program called "Flex Days and Ex Days." Flex Days occur over two successive Fridays, three times per year, when regularly scheduled classes are cancelled. During Flex Days, students meet in small groups to pursue projects in a particular subject area or to engage in citizenship activities, which often involve trips around the local community. Physics students have attended demonstrations at North Carolina State University's Solar House; mathematics students have studied radiocarbon dating at the NC Museum of Sciences; and world-history students have visited various religious institutions, including Raleigh's Hindu and Buddhist temples. Groups of students also have volunteered during Flex Days at the NC Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Urban Ministries, and at other local community organizations. In 2000, 2002, and 2004, students discussed political issues with visitors from Democratic, Republican, Green, and Libertarian parties who were running for national, state, and local offices.
Flex Days help the school integrate community learning into students' academic schedules. RCHS has a close relationship with Hope Elementary Charter School, which serves children in the neighboring Blount neighborhood. About 25 RCHS students devote time after school to tutor and mentor children from Hope Elementary. During Ex Days, on the other hand, the school extends the usual 45-minute class period to 90 minutes, allowing teachers to organize in-depth laboratory exercises, seminars, simulations, practice sessions, and group projects inside the school building.
After the school year ends, the learning does not stop. Students are expected to complete summer assignments. For students who will be taking Advanced Placement biology in the fall, for example, the goal is to get a head start on course material in order to understand the content thoroughly before the final Advanced Placement test is given in early May. In biology, students will take the first test on the first unit on September 2, only one week after the school year begins. The summer assignments in biology include exercises in the scientific method; unifying themes, such as giving examples of a prokaryote and a eukaryote; and chemistry, which includes covalent and ionic bonds, pH scale, and comparison of protons, neurons, and electrons.
Students in all grades, including those who will take advanced or enriched English languages arts classes in the fall, and those who will take AP English, are expected to do summer reading. Ninth graders must read To Kill a Mockingbird and Animal Farm while twelfth grade AP students are to read Life of Pi and Lord of the Flies. In addition to reading the books, students are required to write essays about the texts. Twelfth graders, for example, analyze diction, syntax, imagery, and other literary devices in writing their literary criticism. The essays will be collected on August 26, and tests on the books will be given on August 29.
Parents play an active role at RCHS, from providing transportation for Flex Day activities and coaching athletic teams to participating in the Parent, Administrator, Student, Teacher Association (PASTA), which organizes fundraisers, social activities, and "parent work days" when parents volunteer to do such community service activities as cleaning classrooms, repairing computers, or painting hallways. The school communicates with parents weekly through an online "Tuesday News" bulletin on the school's website, and parents are encouraged to regularly monitor their students' daily class participation by checking homework and discussing the events of the school day. "Coffee with the Principal" is offered for parents five times a year.
As a college preparatory school, Raleigh Charter provides students and their parents with an in-depth college counseling program. Three counselors visit colleges and universities across the country and attend college-counseling conventions each year in order to meet admissions personnel and observe facilities and academic programs. Representatives from higher education institutions also visit RCHS, presenting information about different schools to students in the ninth through the twelfth grade. As part of the counseling program, each student in the eleventh grade works with his or her parents and an RCHS counselor to develop an individual college search plan. In the twelfth grade, students collaborate with counselors to learn how to present themselves most effectively through their transcripts, college essays, letters of recommendation, and application forms.
In 2004, all of Raleigh Charter's graduating seniors were accepted into college. Students also have been successful on the North Carolina End-of-Course tests (EOC), which the state uses to assess how well students are mastering specific grade-level skills at the high school level. In 2003, 99 percent of tenth grade students at Raleigh Charter High School met or exceeded the requirements on the EOC. For five years Raleigh Charter's students have led the state's high schools in EOC scores, and for the last two years, the school has led the state's public high schools in SAT scores. During the 2003-2004 academic year, the school met all standards for Adequate Yearly Progress.
The U.S. Department of Education supports grants to charter schools through the Office of Innovation and Improvement.
Resources: Note: The featured program is innovative and interesting; however, it does not have evidence of effectiveness from a rigorous evaluation and may not be replicable in other locations with differing conditions.
What's New
From the Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII)
OII and Harvard University's Government Innovators Network will co-host a web-conference on "Measuring Teacher Success: Innovative Developments in Assessing Teacher Performance," July 20th from 1-3 p.m. Eastern Time. Guest speakers include, Alan Bersin, California Secretary of Education; Professor Ted Hershberg, University of Pennsylvania; Gaynor McCown, executive director of The Teaching Commission; Brad Jupp, Denver, CO teacher; and Lewis Solmon, president of The Teacher Advancement Program Foundation. RSVP with your name, title, organization, and e-mail address. (July 1)
American History
On the eve of the Independence Day weekend, the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Education and Early Childhood Development held a hearing on teaching U.S. history and the proposed American History Achievement Act, which was introduced in April by Senators Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Ted Kennedy (D-MA). The bill provides for improved testing of American history and civics to determine whether history is being taught well and how it can be improved. Senator Alexander explained the need for all citizens to understand the principles of history that unite us as a country. Those who testified at the hearing included noted historian David McCollough. (June 30)
The Cato Institute has released, What America Can Learn from School Choice in Other Countries, a book containing information by scholars from Europe, South America, New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the United States about school choice in these regions and lessons learned from their experiences. (2005) (Offered for sale.)
High School Reform
The North Central Regional Educational Laboratory (NCREL) has issued Strategies to Improve High Schools, a quick "action guide" to help educators and administrators build capacity to comply with No Child Left Behind (NCLB). This guide gives NCLB requirements regarding high schools, explains research on high school improvement, highlights practical examples of effective high schools using key strategies, and lists national organizations that focus on high school. (2005)
Leslye Arsht recently received Good Housekeeping Magazine's 2005 Award for Women in Government. Ms. Arsht earned the award as Senior Adviser to the Iraqi Minister of Education for helping to rebuild Iraq's educational system as part of U.S. Department of Defense efforts. Ms. Arsht is also the founder of StandardsWork, a reform organization that partners with states and school districts to track and use data about student performance in order to improve student achievement. StandardsWork is a Parental Information and Resource Center (PIRC) under OII's PIRC grant program. (July 7)
Holt, Rinehart and Winston has announced Expresate! Premier Online Edition, a Spanish language program for middle and high school students. The web-based program offers interactive and multi-sensory learning activities, which engage students in learning about Spanish culture while learning the language. The system includes such tools as self-grading workbooks, a voice recording feature called "Holt SoundBooth," and a searchable grammar bank. (June 27) (Offered for sale.)
Intel offers a website, An Innovation Odyssey with ideas for teachers from teachers around the world on how to use technology in the classroom to support student learning. Some of the topics covered on the website are: science and math, creative arts, community education, and simulations. (July 1)
Innovations in the News
Charter Schools
The Baltimore (MD) School Board recently approved contracts for the city's first four charter schools. During the next few weeks, the board is expected to approve eight more charter schools, including seven existing schools that are seeking charter status. Most of these schools have educational themes, such as social justice, to focus teaching and learning. [More-The Baltimore Sun] (July 5) [free registration]
A former church school in Palm Beach (FL) will be the home of two very different charter schools sharing a facility and a principal. Excelsior Academy is an elementary school with a focus on the arts, while LIFE (Life Institute For Education) Academy is a high school serving students aged 14 through 22 with developmental delays. Both schools are tuition-free and open to the public. [More-The News-Press] (July 4)
Ohio can now claim bragging rights to the largest school voucher program in the country. Governor Bob Taft (R) approved the state legislature's plan to triple the state's voucher program. Starting in the fall of 2006, tuition aid, which has been available only in Cleveland since 1996, will allow up to 14,000 additional students statewide to leave schools that persistently fail and transfer to private schools. [More-Buffalo News] (July 3)
Summer is here, and so is competition for students in public school districts. The Phoenix Elementary School District (AZ) offers free before- and after-school care to entice families into the district's schools. Superintendent Georgina Takemoto has taken to the streets—promoting her schools to businesses and other organizations, often taking people on bus tours of the school campuses to attract individuals to downtown Phoenix from the suburbs. [More-The Arizona Republic] (July 5)
The Walton Family has selected Clint Bolick, an Arizona school choice advocate, to receive donations in memory of John Walton, who died suddenly. Mr. Walton, son of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, co-founded the Children's Scholarship Fund, which provides private school options to tens of thousands of children who would have otherwise been stuck in underperforming public schools. He was also a contributor to a number of other organizations that advocate charter schools and promote school choice, including the Alliance for School Choice, founded in 2004 by Clint Bolick. The Walton family recently released a statement, suggesting that memorial donations be made to a Wyoming school and the Children's Scholarship Fund. [More-Arizona Republic] (June 28)
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the nonpartisan membership organization of state legislators devoted to free markets, has approved the "Smart Start Scholarship Program" PDF (117KB), as "model scholarship legislation." This legislation model, recommended by the organization, would offer low- and middle-income families the option of sending their four- and five-year-olds to a public or private preschool or kindergarten of their choice. [More-Heartland Institute] (July 1)
Supplemental Educational Services
Maryland's only faith-based tutoring program, Mrs. Dowd's Teaching Service, is a state-approved supplemental educational services provider. Nearly 100 elementary school students participated in this summer's two-week tutorial inside St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Bladensburg. Students worked one-on-one with instructors or in small groups, fine-tuning math skills, reading books, and even getting an anatomy lesson using the brain, heart, and lungs of a sheep. The service, begun by Eileen Dowd, is a nationwide network of Christian teachers. [More-The Washington Times] (July 2) [free registration]
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Alfred StieglitzAmerican, 1864-1946
Image: 6-1/8 x 11 in. (15.9 x 27.9 cm); Paper: 15-1/2 x 20 in. (39.4 x 50.8 cm)
Norton Simon Museum, Gift of Mrs. Edward C. Crossett
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More than any other individual, Stieglitz is responsible for the early development of modern photography in America. Through his numerous and overlapping roles as artist, founder, and curator of some of the most avant-garde galleries in America, Stieglitz inspired generations of photographers to devote their lives to the medium. He encouraged all styles of fine art photography, including that of the soft-focus pictorialists and the "straight" photography that he himself practiced. This early image recalls the photographs of the pictorialists, who were known for altering their photographic images to achieve illusory effects reminiscent of those found in painting. However, Stieglitz did not alter his photographs. Instead, he attained the mysterious atmospheric effects in his photographs by waiting for outside conditions to provide them naturally. In this way, he formed a bridge between pictorialism and the emerging "straight" photographic movement.
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This list has been compiled by Volunteers serving in Ukraine and is based on their experience. Use it as an informal guide in making your own list, bearing in mind that experience is individual. There is no perfect list! You obviously cannot bring everything we mention, so consider those items that make the most sense to you personally and professionally. You can always have things sent to you later. As you decide what to bring, keep in mind that you have a 100-pound weight limit on baggage. And remember, you can get almost everything you need in Ukraine.
Luggage should be tough and flexible, like duffel bags and backpacks without external frames. When choosing luggage, remember that you will be hauling it in and out of buses and trains and often lugging it around on foot (there are no porters!).
General Clothing
Bring comfortable, professional-looking clothes that are appropriate for many occasions and can be layered according to the weather. (Note: you are expected to dress professionally during training.) Because you may be wearing the same clothes for two years, quality is more important than quantity. It is culturally acceptable in Ukraine to have a small wardrobe, so do not overpack. In addition, clothes should be wrinkle-free (polyester-cotton blends are recommended), easy to clean, and dark colored (you are likely to be washing your clothes by hand and cleaning whites is a chore!). It is possible to buy clothes in Ukraine, but selection and sizes are limited in the smaller towns. The price of clothing is also expensive relative to your living allowance. There are second-hand stores in Ukraine that get clothes mostly from the UK.
- Mid-weight coat for spring and fall and possibly a light jacket
- Full-length, winter coat or parka with lining (it is possible to buy a good, winter coat in country; outdoorsy, 'tech' coats like Columbia, North Face, etc. will stand out)
- Lightweight and heavyweight sweaters
- Gloves or mittens, preferably wool; glove liners are nice, too (and available locally)
- Hats (even if your head isn't cold, the babushkas will make you wear a hat)
- Long, thermal underwear (silk or some brand like Smartwool or Patagonia recommended, cotton not recommended)
- Good quality socks (brands like Bridgedale, Smartwool, and Teko are recommended; white cotton socks not recommended)
- Casual clothes: jeans (1 pair), walking shorts, T-shirts, workout clothes (running)
- Lounge wear: Sweats, fleece, yoga pants
- Swimsuit (in Ukraine, women of all ages, shapes, and sizes wear bikinis. It is the norm for men to wear Speedos)
For Men
- Professional-looking Slacks (Dark-Colored, Wrinkle-Free recommended) - In most cases, khakis with a blazer and tie are acceptable in schools and universities. Note, however, that khaki pants are a rarity and will certainly distinguish a Volunteer from his colleagues as most Ukrainian men prefer to wear dark-colored trousers. Community Development Volunteers should have at least one suit.
- Shirts for professional wear
- Blazer
- Sweaters - For layering, Ukrainian men commonly wear sweaters and often the same one in the same week. Sweaters are available here, but are mostly acrylic or a blend.
- Ties - not many
- Quality underwear
Not Recommended/Things That Will Make You Stick Out
- Baggy pants - men here wear things a little more fitted
- Big, bright-colored coats (Columbia, Helly Hansen, North Face or similar) - most men here wear short, dark-colored or black jackets or coats
- Jeans worn with big sneakers and white socks
For Women
- Professional Attire - separates that can be mixed and matched are better than a suit
- Variety of slacks for different seasons, preferably in dark colors, with belt loops and pockets
- Blouses and tops that can be layered with long underwear and sweaters (with a bit of stretch, will hold up better in the wash)
- Durable stockings - available in Ukraine, though not in all sizes
- Good quality bras and underwear - the selection and fabric available here may not be what you're used to
- Comfortable, durable shoes for work (you will be doing a lot of walking), which are not easy to find in Ukraine (quality shoes are very expensive and the rest of the selection is low quality and expensive for what you are getting)
- Warm, waterproof boots that are dressy enough to wear with work clothes and large enough to wear with a pair of warm socks. Although boots are widely available in Ukraine, large sizes may be hard to find. Also, professional boots for women typically have a high heel. It is better to start with a high-quality pair ahead of time than to have to invest in possibly multiple pairs after arrival. Shoe and boot repair shops are ubiquitous.
- Heavy-duty sandals - sandals are common in the summer (brands like Teva, Chaco, and Keen are recommended)
- Athletic shoes - high quality athletic shoes are expensive in Ukraine (if you are a runner or anticipate playing sports bring a nice pair of sneakers)
- Slippers - you will wear these a lot, as Ukrainians remove their shoes as soon as they walk in the door, but they are readily available in Ukraine
- Traction aids (e.g., Yaktrax): Walking on slippery roads in winter might be challenging as it increases risk of falls and traumatic injuries; traction aids will help you feel confident and safe when walking on ice.
Personal Hygiene and Toiletry Items
Unless you have to have specific brands, you can get almost everything you need—e.g., shampoo, conditioner, lotion, shaving cream, toothpaste, antiperspirant, hairspray, coloring products, razors—in Ukraine. Things to consider bringing:
- Two pairs of eyeglasses, if you wear them; also consider bringing a repair kit
- Two-year supply of contacts lens solutions (the Peace Corps does not provide supplies for contacts)
- Three-month supply of any prescription medication you take
- Makeup (also available in Ukraine if you are not particular about brand)
- Start-up supply of feminine hygiene products (widely available in stores, bazaars, and kiosks, but it may take some time to determine where to get what you want)
- Moisturizing hand cream
- Hand sanitizer that does not require water
- Foot aids such as pads for corns, if you have tender feet
- Tweezers
- Nail clipper or emery boards (although they can be found in Ukraine as well)
- Dental floss (which can also be found in bigger towns and cities, but rarely in small towns and villages)
- Special vitamins or supplements (the Peace Corps provides multivitamins) Kitchen
You can easily buy most kitchen supplies in Ukraine. There are a few items, however, you might consider bringing:
- Basic cookbook (bring a vegetarian cookbook if you prefer vegetarian dishes); a cookbook of dishes that can be prepared from locally available products will be provided to you
- Favorite recipes
- Measuring cups and spoons with both metric and nonmetric markings
- Oven thermometer
- Good vegetable peeler (virtually non-existent in Ukraine; the locals use a knife)
- Artificial sweetener (sugar and honey are available)
- Brown sugar (Even better, bring molasses to make brown sugar. Easier to transport.)
- Durable garbage bags (in Ukraine, they tend to be flimsy and small)
- Twist ties
- Plastic storage bags (one-quart and one-gallon freezer bags are best)
- Favorite seasonings, such as Tabasco sauce, vanilla, Old Bay seasoning, cloves, taco spices, cumin, cayenne pepper, chili powder, soy sauce, and basil (although many spices are available locally at a fraction of the price)
- Favorite foods such as chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, popcorn, and gravy and salad dressing mixes
- Exercise Equipment - yoga mat, resistance bands, free weights, etc. if you want to be able to exercise at home, although these are available in Ukraine
- Sport Equipment - consider bringing an American football, a Frisbee, a kickball, which are hard/impossible to find here
- Laptop computer - most volunteers have a personal computer, useful for work and entertainment
- mp3 player - for listening to music while traveling/exercising
- Digital camera - self-explanatory (photo printing/services are widely available in Ukraine)
- Flash drive - useful for taking documents to be printed or saving emails at an internet club
- Medium-sized daypack for weekend travel (although most locals travel with duffle bags or plastic bags)
- Umbrella (available in Ukraine)
- Durable, water-resistant, and inexpensive watch, with an alarm if possible
- Reliable alarm clock that runs without electricity
- Flashlight or Headlamp - for reading on trains, walking home in the dark, or during power outages
- Neck safe or money belt
- Water bottle (Nalgene or similar) - Ukrainians, as a rule, drink a lot less water than Americans
- Sewing kit (with safety pins)
- Swiss Army knife with corkscrew or Leatherman tool (very useful)
- Duct tape (can be used for all sorts of things)
- Pictures of home to show your host family, students, friends, and colleagues
- Games such as Scrabble, cards (decks of cards here have 36 cards, 6 and up), Uno
- Quick-drying travel towel (available at www.rei.com) and washcloths
- Travel books and other books to read - there is a Peace Corps library but selection is limited; the Bradt guide to Ukraine is better than the Lonely Planet
- Day planner
- Maps
- School supplies - pens and markers here don't last very long; index cards, post-its may be useful
- Compact sleeping bag - very useful for traveling, visiting other volunteers, or for keeping warm in a cold apartment
- Dictionary - you will receive a Russian or Ukrainian dictionary
- Suntan lotion - widely available in Ukraine but a little expensive
- Notecards and greeting cards - available in Ukraine


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Hundreds of relatives, friends and faculty members packed into the gym at Sullivan West Central High School (SW) to celebrate the accomplishments of the 100-plus graduates who successfully completed the final year of their high school careers. The Class of 2012 Commencement Ceremony was a very successful event on that flowed smoothly and had some pleasant surprises along the way.
The ceremony began with the processional "Pomp and Circumstance" and the National Anthem played by the Sullivan West High School Concert Band, directed by Ross Reynolds, and the Pledge of Allegiance led by the Class Vice-President Kassie Thelman. This was shortly followed by the graduating seniors from the Sullivan West Senior High School Concert choir, directed by Jerry Hoch, singing the graduation classic "Seasons of Love" from Rent.
After the performance, welcomes were administered by the soon to be retired superintendant Dr. Kenneth H. Hilton. He stressed the values of hard work and diligence and said life-long education is vital to success in our current economic situation. He ended his remarks with the proverbial words, "Be well, do good work and stay in touch."
Early on in the ceremony, the audience was introduced to the person who received the very first official Sullivan West diploma. The diploma was presented at a board meeting on July 26, 2001 but the recipient did not look as if he graduated just 11 years ago. In fact, he was supposed to graduate in the Narrowsburg class of 1944. Paul Yonchek was a hard working student well on his way to graduating when, after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, he was forced to leave school at the age of 16 and fight for the country. After the war, he returned to his home town, attended night classes and earned his GED. Then, in 2001, he was finally awarded the diploma he worked so hard and long for as a part of "Operation Recognition."
Yonchek's great grandson Michael Feigenbutz was one of the students who graduated with the Sullivan West Senior Class this year and his pride for his great-grandfather was shown when he gave him a hug after he was called to receive his diploma.
Next in the ceremony, the co-salutatorians Shawn Bailey II and Jeff Yeung gave a speech together. They were full of words of encouragement for their fellow graduates. Despite the humor incorporated into the speech, there were many heart-felt stories and final send-offs. Bailey closed with words his grandmother shared with him growing up. He urged, "Make new friends, keep the old. Some are silver, the others are gold. Be a golden friend. "
In her speech, valedictorian Rebecca Corcillo shared how excited all of the graduates are to be embarking on a new journey, but she said there was also fear about leaving such a familiar place. She said, "We can live without the paralysis of fear. We can live without its suffocating grip."
Shortly after that the Senior Class President, Megan Haberli, presented the student gift of a podium cover to match the table cover presented by the class of 2011.
Before the presentation of the diplomas the high school principal, Margaret Tenbus, announced how over half the class received scholarships that added up to more than $2,000,000 dollars. As she called the students up to receive each diploma she read the scholarships each respective student earned and the diplomas were presented to each student by the assistant principal, Scott Haberli, and the school board president, Mary K. Scheutzow. About half-way through the presentation of the diplomas, Shawn Bailey Sr., a former board member, was called up to present the diploma to his son Shawn Bailey Jr. as is a custom in the school. The two shared a heart-felt embrace.


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By Gary Mitchell
Most experts agree Clovis' main water supply is low in chemicals that could cause major health problems. But it is not problem free.
"The water in the Clovis area is a little high in naturally occurring fluoride. And it can do some cosmetic discoloration on teeth," said Robin Casale, regional water quality director for American Water Works, parent company for Clovis' water supplier.
The average detected level of fluoride in Clovis-area water is 2.18 parts per million and the MCL is 4 parts per million.
The water company's 2001 water quality report lists an "alert" about the fluoride level in the water.
"A cosmetic dental problem … might affect children under 9 years of age," the report stated. "At low levels, fluoride can help prevent cavities, but children drinking water containing more than 2 milligrams per liter of fluoride may develop cosmetic discoloration of their permanent teeth (dental fluorosis). The drinking water provided by New Mexico-American Water Co. has a fluoride concentration of 2.18 milligrams per liter.
"Dental fluorosis, in its moderate or severe forms, may result in a brown staining and/or pitting of the permanent teeth," the report stated. "This problem occurs in developing teeth, before they erupt from the gums. … Drinking water containing more than 4 milligrams per liter of fluoride can increase your risk of developing bone disease. Your drinking water does not contain more than 4 milligrams per liter of fluoride, but we're required to notify you when we discover that the fluoride levels in your drinking water exceed 2 milligrams per liter because of this cosmetic dental problem."


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Using Science - addressing the Oceans' big issues
The outputs of scientific research generate new knowledge and information about the oceans and seas. Putting scientific knowledge to use is an important part of our remit as part of the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). This includes the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) providing impartial scientific advice to inform the development of public policy and regulation, and the development of technologies, information products and services, and their transfer to business and industry.
Our oceans supply food, energy, minerals and metals.
All of our research groups are actively involved in applied research, industry partnerships and knowledge exchange with government departments. By working with the Centre's scientists you have access to:
- new ideas and emerging technologies from a wide range of oceanographic and geological disciplines
- a wealth of expert knowledge
- specialised equipment
- historic data collections and public-funded science results
- links with other NERC research centres and the University of Southampton and University of Liverpool.


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Asheville Running Tours: 2 mile Beer Run Tour
Downtown Asheville, NC
Fri 12/20/2013
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Adult, Men, Women
Please note: Participants should arrive ten minutes early and be ready to run. Tours will start promptly at 4p.m. Late Arrivals and No Shows cannot be refunded. Tours may be canceled due to unsafe weather. No one under the age of 21 is allowed to participate. The Beer Run will be run at a social pace (13-10min/mile) with multiple stops.
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- Rhodium-finish flat metal accent buttons on shirred side.
- 67% Rayon, 29% Polyester, 4% Spandex. Machine wash. Imported.
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Volvo Trucks has more than twenty years' experience of hybrid technology. The first hybrid solution for heavy vehicles was presented as far back as 1985. Since then Volvo has led the development and now there are several Volvo FE Hybrids running as refuse trucks in both Sweden and the UK.
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The driveline of Volvo Trucks' Hybrid is a fuel-efficient 7-litre diesel engine along with a powerful electric motor that also functions as a generator. In electric motor mode the truck is completely emissions-free and very quiet. The latest version saves up to 20% fuel compared to a diesel truck on distribution missions.


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Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.3/215084
- Title
- Three-dimensional microfabrication by femtosecond pulses in dielectrics
- Author(s)
- Kondo, Toshiaki; Yamasaki, Kazuhiko; Juodkazis, Saulius; Matsuo, Shigeki; Mizeikis, Vygantas; Misawa, Hiroaki
- Abstract
- We report femtosecond laser microfabrication in thin films of polymeric photoresists by (i) direct laser writing and (ii) holographic recording techniques. With (i) we have fabricated empty microchannels in polymethylmethacrylate; the channel width closely follows the intensity distribution in the focal spot of a high numerical aperture lens in accordance with scalar and vectorial Debye theory. With (ii) we have fabricated free-standing two-dimensional periodic structures in SU8 photoresist. The structures contain cylindrical pillars with noticeable ripple-like modulation of their diameter along their axes. This modulation results from the interference between the waves incident on the sample and back-reflected from the glass substrate or air, and is explained using an appropriate numerical modeling.
- Publication type
- Journal article
- Source
- Thin Solid Films: proceedings of 'Photonic Processing of Surfaces, Thin Films and Devices,' the European Materials Research Society 2003 Spring Conference (E-MRS 2003), Strasbourg, France, 10-11 June 2003, Vol. 453-454 (Apr 2004), pp. 550-556
- Publication year
- 2004
- FOR Code(s)
- 02 Physical Sciences; 09 Engineering; 10 Technology
- Keyword(s)
- Dielectric breakdown; Direct laser writing; Femtosecond laser microfabrication; Holographic recording; Micro-fabrication; Nano-fabrication; PMMA; Polymers; Polymethylmethacrylate; Thin films
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- 0040-6090
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By Nancy Downs, Colorado Master GardenerSM, Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, Denver County
After The Rains Came
It was the Sunday the rain ended. We were headed down Montview, enjoying the sunshine and walking the pooch, when, lo and behold! There, oozing all over a juniper hedge, were great gobs of slimy, orange, gelatinous goo. It was disgusting! It was revolting! It was...cool! if you happen to be a horticulturist.
What the Heck Was That?
I had seen it once before. That was back in 1993. I was working at the Denver Botanic Gardens, and was privy to all manner of disgusting creatures and gross disease symptoms. Were not talking magazine pictures here. Were talking business. Sometimes, its not a pretty picture.
So, back to the orange goo. My friend recoiled in fear, but I recognized it for what it was: ah, hah, I exclaimed, its the spore horns of juniper-hawthorn rust!
Plant Disease Triangle
What makes the fungal disease juniper-hawthorn rust so entertaining to plant pathologists, other than that its most obvious symptom looks like something you would find in a Halloween fun house, is that it requires not one but two host plants to work its black magic.
See, in order for any disease to occur, all 3 factors of the plant disease must be present:
1) a susceptible host plant,
2) the disease organism, and
3) a conducive environment.
But in the case of juniper-hawthorn rust, it takes two hosts to tango. The primary host is a juniper (either J. scopulorum or J. virginiana will do) and the alternate host is a hawthorn (a mountain ash (Sorbus, spp.) or an apple/crabapple (Malus, spp.) works, too). Given those two planted near each (the susceptible plant hosts), an infected juniper (the presence of the disease organism) a good spring rain (the conducive environment) and bingo! Galls on the juniper become active and spew out billions of disease spores which are carried by the wind over to the hawthorn to complete the cycle.
The obvious defense against the disease is to avoid planting the two susceptible hosts near each other. However, in neighborhoods where every house seemingly has one or the other, it is kind of beyond your control. For the homeowner with the revolting hedge along Montview, Id recommend spraying - the hawthorn, not the juniper - every seven to ten days beginning at blossom time. Then next year, to break the cycle, Id recommend removing the galls from the juniper in March or April before the gooey spore horns emerge.
Of course, if they took that advice, they would risk missing out on a pretty cool sight.
For more information on Juniper-Hawthorne Rust, see CSU factsheet 2.904.
Photographs of Juniper-Hawthorne Rust on Juniperus communis by Judy Sedbrook.
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I have 16m twin girls: ELise *usually* sleeps through the night (she did this on her own with little encouragement from us) and Thea, a high needs baby who wakes several times to nurse back to sleep. Thea usually goes to bed around 8:30 -- she seems to sleep longer in a swing (but is going to outgrow that soon) rather than the crib, but will wake back up anywhere from 1.5 to 4 hrs later (4hr is a good night!). I usually bring her back to bed with us and then let her nurse on demand when she wakes up at night (about every 2-3 hrs). She usually goes back to sleep very easily after nursing in bed, but screams & cries if you try to get her back to sleep without nursing! The twins are in separate rooms so that they do not wake each other up if they do cry in the middle of the night. So far co-sleeping with Thea has been the best way for all of us to get enough sleep (I work full time and she started reverse cycling when I went back to work at 6m -- prior to that she was able to go 5-7hrs).
My ped keeps telling me that the only way to get her to sleep through the night is to try CIO and move her out of our bed. I am not a big fan of that and would prefer to try other approaches first. So far we have had no luck with the "No Cry Sleep Solution". DH and I have both tried to rock, walk, etc to get her to fall back to sleep without nursing, but she gets very upset and I usually give in and nurse her as it is so much easier.
I am worried that the Elise (the non co-sleeping twin) will start to feel left out or jealous, so I would like to get them back together in the same room if they can fall back to sleep on their own and not disturb each other. We never did CIO with Elise and now that her molars are coming in she regularly wakes up in the middle of the night. DH is usually responsible for getting her back to sleep in the middle of the night (as Thea always seems to be nursing when Elise wakes up :-) and it often takes an hour to get her back to sleep. If I night-wean Thea, does that mean she will sleep through the night (generally) or will I still be faced with frequent night-wakings, but have a harder time getting her back to sleep?
WIll "sleep training" or night weaning really be harder as she gets older? What approach works best with a high needs toddler?
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On Saturday, we both zipped over to Callicoon Creek Park and once again observed the family unit gathering for the final concert in the 2012 series dubbed "Under the Moon in Callicoon." www.visitcallicoon.com describes the music festival as "spotlighting the energy and creativity of the Delaware River Valley and our own Catskills. Our performers will be homegrown, fresh and ready to do some pluckin'!" As families gathered on blankets on the grass, the picnic tables were filling up as well, with fresh flowers and candles enhancing the ambiance. Children played before the bands took the stage, and Dharma joined the growing family of dogs, who instantly formed a pack and cavorted down by the riverside.
Local faves "Hoy Polloy" and "Richard and the Secular Sextet" were on the bill and actually performed by the light of the silvery moon. The music was swell, the kids had a ball and the feeling of community unity was abundant and uplifting as neighbors, families and friends came together. Feeling the love, I snapped some pics ("like" The River Reporter on Facebook to see them all!) and my good humor carried over into the next day, excited to check out another great event: the DeBruce Family Labor Day Parade.
Although Debruce, NY shares a mailing address with Livingston Manor, parade enthusiast Carol Montana is careful to point out that "DeBruce is five miles outside of the Manor and very proud of who they are. They may share a zip code, but they cherish their individuality." Having never been, I had no idea what to expect, but the town was abuzz by the time I arrived, and I learned a lot about the DeBruce family and what community means to the tiny hamlet that celebrates in a very big way. The man behind the magic is Steve Dill, and wherever I wandered, I met members of the Dill clan who pointed me in the direction of Steve—but I never cornered him, as he was mobbed by friends and family throughout the day.


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He reflected on the economic policies in both Europe and China over the past year, noting that this time last year U.S. markets were caught off guard by the faltering global economies. This year, the U.S. has become important again.
Cramer said "kicking the can" has been scorned but in retrospect it's been working. Last year the Europeans had no idea how badly their economies were faltering, but the strategy of endless delays gave the markets time to process and prepare for the worse-case outcomes. U.S companies, he said, have moved to contain their losses in Europe, which is why they're able to thrive this year.
In China the same is true. As the Chinese have made small steps to stabilize their economy, U.S. companies have also been given time to prepare and adjust. More importantly, U.S. investors have taken the time to realize that not that many U.S. companies are even affected by China.
Look at today's biggest winners, said Cramer, companies like Netflix (NFLX) , Carmax (KMX) and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) are all domestic stocks with no European or Chinese exposure. Other winners today included Eli Lilly (LLY) , Petsmart (PETM) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) . No international worries there either.
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Opponents say the cards raise privacy concerns.
No one has to get a Real ID just to operate a motor vehicle, but in a few years no one knows exactly when this special drivers license will also allow entry to certain federal facilities, as well as commercial aircraft. You could gain that same access with a passport and a standard drivers license, but Robert Ide, commissioner of Vermonts Department of Motor Vehicles, said the Real ID will be much more convenient.
This will allow Vermont residents to have the document that we have been told will be necessary to use commercial airplanes in the future. Theres nothing mandatory about this program, and it only happens when your drivers license is up for renewal, Ide said.
The DMV website provides details about when and how to apply. If you want one, you must show up in person at a DMV office with your birth certificate or other proof of identity, proof of your legal status in the U.S., a Social Security card or other proof of your full number, and two proofs of your Vermont address.
You will also have your photograph taken, and those images will be searchable on a database using facial recognition technology. Allen Gilbert, director of Vermonts chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union, said thats too intrusive.
So essentially we are in a police lineup that police can search through when somebody robs the local convenience store. Usually that is not the way crime is detected. Were not considered suspects unless there is probable cause shown to a judge that we have indeed committed some sort of crime, Gilbert said.
Ide said personal data will be provided by the DMV only if it meets stringent criteria for release. He said he plans to get a Real ID when he renews his license.
I am going to feel protected, and I am going to feel that my identity is protected if I take this step to secure it for myself, he said.
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November 23, 2011 —
Anyone traveling in the Upper Delaware region lately has likely noticed the rising number of animals on the move as winter closes in. Unfortunately, one outcome of this increased activity is roadway encounters with vehicles. Balancing the needs of rising human and deer populations in the region is an ongoing challenge.
Recently the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) adopted its new five-year Deer Management Plan. The plan was revised based on public comment and is now available on the DEC website at www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7211.html [2].
According to DEC Commissioner Joe Martens, "DEC's new deer management plan will help us focus our efforts where they can best meet the biological and social demands associated with deer. This plan emphasizes the importance of hunting for deer management, and we are particularly excited to create new opportunities for young deer hunters. We are also cognizant of the significant ecological impacts associated with deer, and we are eager to more fully bring our knowledge of these impacts into the population management process."
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Las Vegas (KVVU) -- A local bar is taking a great deal of heat after putting up an insensitive joke on its marquee, targeted at the Denver Broncos but including sick children at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The sign at the Blind Tiger Bar & Grill said, "Broncos couldnt [sic] beat the kids at St Judes."
It's since been taken down and the staff has apologized, but that's not enough for a man whose daughter has cancer.
The sign, viewable from Pecos Road, quickly drew a firestorm on social media. Jesse Moore saw a picture on Facebook.
"It was disgusting. I just got in the car and came right down here," Moore said.
Moore's 3-year-old daughter Jillian is battling stage 4 neuroblastoma cancer.
"I can't even describe the anger of not only me, but of all the families," he said.
When Moore arrived at the Blind Tiger, the sign had been changed. Still, he spoke his mind.
"I said, 'I just wanted to let you know that my daughter has neuroblastoma cancer. It's got a 50-50 shot of killing her, and what was on that sign was just soulless,'" Moore said.
Moore spoke to bartender Sara Pranke.
A bartender at the bar stated, "My heart goes out to Moore's family and all the other ones," she said. "We apologize. It just wasn't meant to be that mean or hurtful towards these children or their families. It was in bad taste and we took it down."
According to the bartender, the bar actually helped raise thousands of dollars for St. Jude in the past.
"In May will be our third annual bike run with the donations all going to St. Jude," she said.
While Moore said he understands that Pranke and other employees are not responsible for the message, he'd like the co-owner who conceived it to personally donate to St. Jude and spend some time there.
"Let him take a walk through a St. Jude's cancer ward. Let him take a walk through any cancer ward so he can see the parents crying, he can see the children losing their hair and in pain, hooked up to all those machines," Moore said.
Blind Tiger employees said that in the past, racy jokes on the bar's marquee have attracted new customers. They said they'll be more sensitive from now on.
In an apparent public personnel move, the marquee currently reads, "We fired the sign guy."


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Okay, I know you all are laughing at my title....like any one with a newborn gets sleep :lol
BUT....I need some help! My dear, sweet, loving gorgeous little baby becomes some kind of demon at night. (please know that I still love him....I'm just very tired) He will not sleep on his own.....we're already co-bedding, and he won't sleep inbetween DH and I! We even purchased that little cuddle bed, nope...not having any of that...thank you very much. If he's not sleeping ON me, he's not sleeping (and neither are we). And then, to top it off, he's crying/screaming for hours in the night!
Here's how the last 24 hours went (roughly):
Nursed about every 90 minutes through the day. I don't think it's a growth spurt thing....he did that at exactly 6 weeks last week.
Slept when he could during the day. Woke up every time he wet or had gas or when twins woke him.
Took a walk at 7:00...he enjoyed it until a dirty diaper happened (he wants changed after the slightest poo or wet :shrug )
Nursed around 8:00 pm
slept until I gave him to DH so I could eat Ben & Jerry's (the brownie kind...:gvibes ) He cried.
Nursed around 10 pm
Fell asleep....doing well. Handed him to DH so I could go potty and get ready for bed. Transition okay.
DH came upstairs (apparently he had to go potty??? Now, why couldn't he take care of business during all those hours I was holding Anderson?????)
Nursed again----maybe 11:45?
We fell asleep (he's on Boppy in my arms, I'm sitting up), woke around 1:30?
Nursed. I'm in pain ( due to crazy nursing schedule?)
When he popped off, I tried to lay him down beside me. Nope not having that....screaming baby!
Continued screaming for approx. 4 hours with the exception of nursing in the middle.
He wanted to nurse that ENTIRE time, but....I HURT. If I hadn't...I might have let him. I mean, what's the difference? I have to hold him for him to sleep anyway. My nipples started burning with pain last night. No signs of thrush on either one of us? He was trying to latch thru my jammies, so DH had him a good portion of time. I just needed to try and rest. It's not like I can nap while he does during the day with the twins.
Now, another thought that I have is that the twins purposefully wake him during the day. I think it's messing up his sleeping routine for the night too. I hate to say it...but I can't wait for next Wed when all-day kindergarten starts!!!
Other info...I have OS/OALD...I've only been doing one side per feeding (after doing block feedings last week). Seems to have resolved the green poo, and some other issues. He was tongue-tied, clipped at 3 days old. He also has a high palate. He sucks like you wouldn't believe (or maybe some of you would)! Every latch-on is painful, as is my let down. He does use an Avent pacifier sometimes (you should see him work it...it leaves a mark on his chin he sucks so hard) but it does not satisify him at night. (It's hard...both of my twins were binkie kids! It helped when one was nursing and the other was waiting).
Any ideas???? I'm exhausted, and so is DH. (I worry less about him, he can sleep thru anything. I MAKE him get up with LO)


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thats funny, ever since I bought my car I have wanted to take the back seat out just to see if there are any more receipts, build sheet, etc. I worked at for a about 15 minutes and gave up. I figured it wan't meant to be just yet. Usually they come out easier than they go in, not in my case....I will have to give it another try at one point, I am not sure the seat has ever been out.


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jamo14 wrote:that's a cool RC car austin
do you paint them up too?
I have before, I had an on road one that had a Jeff Gordon body on it. This one I have basically just upgraded to High heaven lol Going to get a new body before i go racing it, Haven't decided what to paint it though...
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Trustees take action on fireworks
BRILLIANT – Looking to the future, the Wells Township trustees recently took action on the fireworks show planned on July 3.
Malcolm Fellows, who is representative to the firefighters' dependents fund board, told trustees that Pyrotechnico had proposed the July fireworks show at a cost of $6,090, the same price as last year.
Trustees approved that price. In case of rain, the show will be held on July 5.
In other matters, Police Chief John Ingram, a motion was approved to promote Doug Viola to full-time police officer.
Trustee Joe Ellis reported some funding is available to residents through the Jefferson County Regional Planning Commission for home reconditioning if income guidelines are met. Applications are available, it was noted.
In a related matter, a resident asked about the status of a police officer who wrecked his personal car while off duty. Ingram said the officer has been suspended without pay until further notice.
Elizabeth Cook of the recreation department reported an Easter party will be held March 24 at the Community Center.
Two executive sessions were held with a 25-minute session focusing on personnel, while contracts were the topic of another session. No actions were taken.
A resident reported that a Fifth Street property that he had complained about had been cleaned up, and he thanked the property owners for taking care of the problem.
During the trustees' reorganizational meeting, Ellis was elected as chairman, while Larry Owens was named as vice chairman.
After action was taken to appoint Owens to the Jefferson County Health Board, Trustee John Cook made a motion to approve the meeting schedule for 2013. Regular meetings are scheduled the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 7 p.m. The second meetings of March and August will be held at Rush Run, while the second meetings of May and October are to be at Plum Run.
Another motion given approval concerned the Ohio Township Association dues and paying the expenses of elected officials attending the association's conventions.
The road foreman was authorized to temporarily hire any personnel he deems necessary in an emergency and to report to the trustees and fiscal officer as soon as possible. Trustees will hire and dismiss all nonemergency full- and part-time employees.
Fellows was appointed to the firefighters' dependents fund board, and Fiscal Officer Joseph Matthews was named as purchasing agent for the township.
Ellis was selected as representative to the Jefferson County Regional Planning Commission, with Cook appointed as alternate.
Action was taken to have liability insurance cover the pool parking lot, baseball field, haunted house and all township facilities.
In other financial matters, trustees OK'd paying $125 in dues to the regional planning commission and for the trustees' salary to be taken from the general fund only during 2013. It also was decided to attach the current pay scale to the minutes for audit purposes.
Also, a motion was approved to reimburse employees' and officials' insurance deductibles for employees, officials and dependents.
Road and bridge overtime except for emergency situations must be approved by trustees.
As requested by the fiscal officer, trustees during a special meeting OK'd a motion to transfer $10,000 in appropriations from health insurance to salt supplies and $4,400 from that account for road and bridge payroll and $600 from that account for the Public Employees Retirement System.