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Lorraine Arguin makes a line call in her game against Mandy Selzer Friday at the Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre.
Lorraine Arguin's rink only attend one Sask. Curling Tour stop each season.
They try to make the most of it.
The local women's foursome are the defending champions at the Moose Jaw Women's SCT event. Friday, they opened this year's spiel with a pair of wins. Arguin and her rink of third Donda-Lee Deis, second Shelly Urquhart and lead Aline Kirk beat Jill Shumay 7-5 before beating Mandy Selzer 11-5 in the evening draw.
"As a senior team this is the only (SCT event) we do," said Arguin. "We don't have time. We just focus on our senior playdowns. To try to do both is just way too time consuming. We're happy doing our senior stuff and that's enough for us."
Arguin will meet six-time provincial champion Michelle Englot and her Regina Tartan rink.
"We played them here last year and beat them," said Arguin. "There's a lot of good teams here."
Against Selzer, the 2006 Canadian junior champion, Arguin's rink scored three in the first two ends to grab early control.
"In the second game we were up early — we scored six and then gave them back three," said Arguin.
Selzer scored three in the third end and stole one in the fourth to cut the lead to 6-4. Arguin scored two with the hammer in the fifth and three more with the hammer in the seventh to finish the game off.
"We did have some nice ends and we didn't panic when we got down. We tried to refocus and make our shots," said Arguin.
In the other A Event semifinal Sherrilee Orsted will meet Candace Chisholm.
Orsted beat Larisa Murray 10-4 in the late draw, while Chisholm beat Shalon Fleming 8-1. Englot beat Deanne Miller-Jones 7-2.
In the opening draw, Chisholm beat Lorraine Schneider 5-4, Fleming beat Debbie Folk 6-2, Orsted beat Ros Stewart 8-4, Murray beat Tina Hill 7-6, Selzer beat Sherry Just 7-4, Miller-Jones beat Susan Lang 10-4 and Englot beat Alexandra Williamson 5-2.
The Moose Jaw Cash Spiel — the men's local SCT stop — also began Friday night.
Brent Gedek, with Al Schick filling in throwing skip stones, beat Robin Shillington 6-4. In other action from the 7 p.m. draw, Bruce Korte beat David Haines 8-1, Jamey Jordison beat Brad Bibby 6-5 and Jason Jacobson beat Josh Heidt 6-3.


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2014 Scorpio facelift has been spied on test several times recently, implying that it is the closest to launch. It will receive fresh updates both where external makeup and internal comforts are concerned. Sales of Scorpio facelift should commence from June 2014.
Interiors will receive updates on instrument panel with a touchscreen infotainment system. The new Scorpio will also retain its 2.2 liter mHawk turbo diesel engine while power and torque figures could be increased from 120bhp and 290Nm of torque to 140bhp and 330Nm of torque.
Apart from this, a refreshed XUV500 should be making its presence felt in March 2015. Competing with Renault Duster, Nissan Terrano and Ford EcoSport, refreshed XUV500 will receive a new front grille with vertical slats, a new front bumper and bonnet design, while tail lamps have also been revamped displaying a rectangular design.
Over a period of the next 12-18 months, M&M will be introducing the Scorpio facelift in June 2014, the XUV facelift code named W207 by March 2015 and a new Maxximo load carrier and passenger carrier by October 2014. The company will also bring in a new 0.5 tonne mini truck later this year which will compete with Tata Ace Zip.
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Cardiovascular risk factors are associated with cognitive impairments. However, the effects of cardiovascular risk factors on the topography of cortical thinning have not yet been studied in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. Thus, we aimed to evaluate the topography of cortical thinning related to cardiovascular risk factors and the relationships among cardiovascular risk factors, white matter hyperintensities (WMH), and cortical atrophy. Participants included 226 patients with Alzheimer disease or subcortical vascular dementia and 135 patients with amnestic MCI or subcortical vascular MCI. We automatically measured the volume of WMH and cortical thickness. Hypertension was associated with cortical thinning in the frontal and perisylvian regions, and cortical thinning related to diabetes mellitus (DM) occurred in the frontal region. In path analyses, hypertension accounted for 0.04 of the frontal thinning with the mediation of WMH and 0.16 without the mediation of WMH. In case of DM, it accounted for 0.02 of the frontal thinning with the mediation of WMH and 0.13 without the mediation of WMH. Hypertension and DM predominantly affected frontal thinning both with and without the mediation of WMH, where the effects without the mediation of WMH were greater than those with the mediation of WMH.
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Wendy Doyle talks to Rebecca Kamm about her favourite spots in Campbells Bay, and why it's such a family-friendly suburb.
Campbells Bay has a relaxed holiday feel to it. We love the beach here - it's safe, good for families and never gets too crowded. The kids love playing in the sand all year round and swim every day in the summer; the water is fairly warm then and can be clear on a nice day. There's also a small reserve with a playground for the kids, and then it's an easy walk along the rocks to Mairangi Bay where there's a great range of cafes, restaurants and shops.
I was lucky enough to grow up in the area. When you're a kid you don't realise how lucky you are - until you do your own travelling and have your own children.
Those two things really make you appreciate how fortunate we are to live in paradise.
After travelling and working in Wellington and London, my husband Jack and I decided to come home.
Originally we were going to have our first child in London, but the hormones took over and I wanted to be closer to family and somewhere we could bring the kids up with clean air, beaches and greenery.
We have two boys: Jack, 8, and Harrison, 5. We also have a very friendly family dog called Daisy; a Cavoodle.
We're lucky in Campbells Bay to still have a local dairy - it's great in the weekends for that extra carton of milk and a newspaper. We do tend to shop in Mairangi Bay, though, as there's a supermarket, butcher, baker, cafes, restaurants and everything else you need, all just a 10-minute walk away.
My favourite place for dinner would have to be Zavito. It's a great family-friendly restaurant with a kids' menu and the service is always welcoming. I get the chicken fillet with cranberry and camembert - delicious. Paper Moon is another wonderful restaurant; very nicely set out, and they do great coffee and lunch, too. It's a good place to meet friends after school drop-offs, or post work.
We love walking in Centennial Park, one of Auckland's biggest. Every weekend we wander up there - it has a huge bush area which backs on to an 18-hole golf course, and the Campbells Bay tennis club is right in the middle of it.
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Foreign investment in Turkey doubles in last five years
London and Istanbul, 8 May 2013
Foreign investors can see the long-term growth potential Turkey can offer according to EY's first Turkey Attractiveness Survey.
The report combines an analysis of international investment into Turkey over the past five years with a recent survey of over 200 global business leaders about their views on potential of the Turkish market. The latest data for EY's European Investment Monitor (EIM) shows that inward investment in Turkey has steadily grown since 2007. The number of projects more than doubled from 40 in 2007 to 95 in 2012.
This is matched by a positive response from investors who have confidence that Turkey is on a growth trajectory, and its investment appeal is expected to rise further in the future. Turkey's strategic location, stable and solid economic growth and the size of its domestic market are the cited reasons for the growing corporate interest in the country.
Despite the uncertain global economic environment more than half of total respondents have expressed their intention to set up operations in Turkey within the next year and 71% think that Turkey's investment attractiveness improved substantially over the last three years. A majority of investors highlighted that the current negotiations around Turkey's accession to the EU had improved their perception of the country's attractiveness.
Investor confidence in Turkey's economy is high with over 80% expecting an improvement in investment attractiveness, this is second only to that of Brazil among major emerging markets and much higher than the 38% who expect improving conditions in Europe.
Müşfik Cantekinler, Head of Transaction Advisory Services, EY Turkey comments, "Turkey has overcome a series of political and economic challenges and is now enjoying a period of stable and solid economic growth. The country still has great untapped potential, with its economy set to grow at least 5% each year in the medium-term. Turkey's world-class features – including its strategic location and large domestic market – are attracting a number of investors, who remain confident about Turkey's future."
Where has investment come from?
The EIM data highlights that, from 2007 to 2012, companies from the US provided 28% of foreign direct investment (FDI) into Turkey with 86 projects. Sectors such as business service, ICT, chemicals, transport and logistics and diversified industrial products (DIP) have attracted significant American attention.
In the past five years, the EU has directed 202 projects to Turkey. The EU's interest in Turkey mostly focuses on sectors with a high technology component such as DIP and automotive. Other sectors such as business services, and transport and logistics have also drawn investor attention.
Germany is the leading European investments in Turkey with 64 projects followed by France, the UK and Italy with 30, 26 and 24 projects respectively. Although Western Europe remains the largest regional investor in Turkey, its relative importance in FDI inflows to the nation has been declining and it is likely to shrink in the future.
Japan is the sixth largest investor in Turkey and the largest Asian investor. It accounts for more than one-third of the continent's projects in Turkey. The top sectors for Japanese investment are automotive (29%) and financial services (18%).
The Turkish government has made a conscious effort to deepen ties with the MENA region and although it currently accounts for only 3% of investment decisions in the country, investment from the region is expected to increase in the years to come.
Current levels of FDI also remain low from China, India and South Korea but they have been trying to capitalize on Turkey's growth story and investment is expected to rise. Together, these countries have directed 23 projects to Turkey since 2007. A number of Chinese firms are seeking investment opportunities in Turkey, especially in nuclear energy, highway, high-speed train, railway and port projects. Turkey and South Korea are collaborating to build nuclear and coal power plants.
Turkey has been lagging behind other regional RGMs in terms of attracting FDI. Both Russia and Poland fared better between 2007 and 2012. But the gap between Turkey and others is narrowing. While FDI in Turkey has been increasing or stable since 2007, its counterparts in Europe have witnessed an uneven trend. Since 2011, the country has shown better FDI performance than the Czech Republic and Ukraine.
Jay Nibbe, EY's EMEIA, Markets Area Managing Partner, comments, "Historically, Turkey has seen the majority of its foreign investment coming from developed economies. However, a major shift is underway for investment and trade flows from the Middle East, Africa and Asia."
FDI profile dynamic mix of sectors
EIM data shows that business services was the most active sector in Turkey between 2007 and 2012 with 17% of projects. Strong growth potential and macroeconomic stability have encouraged companies to set up sales and marketing offices and contact centers in the country. The US (41%) was the top investor, followed by the UK (17%), Germany (9%) and Australia (5%). In 2011 particularly, business services outstripped all other sectors, with a 167% increase in project numbers, mainly fueled by accelerated investment activity undertaken by US and German companies.
Increasing demand and cost competitiveness have also attracted DIP (52), Automotive (49), ICT (39) and Financial services (36) in the period.
Cantekinler comments, "Turkey's FDI profile is a dynamic mix of established and emerging sectors. The country attracts projects in knowledge-intensive sectors as well as heavy industry. The government has supported investment in all industries by creating a conducive and competitive investment climate."
Istanbul most favored by investors
Istanbul is the city most favored by investors. It attracted over half of the total FDI projects that came to Turkey between 2007 and 2012. Istanbul benefits from its advantageous geographical location, reasonably well-developed infrastructure and an educated workforce. However, as investment increases in the country investors are also looking further afield to other cities such as Izmir, Ankara and Bursa which also show signs of investment growth.
Improvements to help foster growth
Turkey's future looks bright, but it needs to remove some barriers to investment. It must enhance the quality of human capital by improving access to primary education and vocational training. The business environment can also be made more conducive to FDI by eliminating obstacles such as bureaucracy and corruption. Investors also highlighted innovation and R&D as other improvement areas.
Attracting FDI has been a high priority for the Turkish Government. The government has been improving the investment climate by implementing structural reforms and incentive schemes.
Looking ahead
The Turkish government has also started to focus on FDI. Some measures include a revamp of the tax regime – to make it more appealing to manage investment funds from Turkey – and encouragement for foreign companies to start greenfield projects in less developed areas. As further improvements are made to the country's business environment and innovation culture, businesses can benefit from greater efficiency of operations, better competitiveness and enhanced value gained from reduced costs.
When asked about a specific strategy for investment in Turkey, 56% of established investors revealed plans for extending existing operations in the country. While 41% plan to expand facilities, 15.1% are looking to increase their labor force.
Cantekinler concludes, "Given that many investors are optimistic about Turkey's future prospects, the country is slowly, but surely, attracting investors' attention. A strategic geographical location offers Turkey the opportunity to develop into a major operational hub over the next 10 years."
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EY's 2013 Turkey attractiveness survey
EY's 2013 Turkey attractiveness survey analyzes a) the real attractiveness of Turkey to foreign investors based on FDI data from EY's European Investment Monitor (EIM), which tracks greenfield FDI projects but excludes portfolio investments and M&A, and b) the perceived attractiveness of Turkey by foreign investors, based on a representative number of telephone interviews conducted with a panel of international business leaders.


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In a country with a population of over a billion and an even bigger desire to shine in the global spotlight, the Beijing Olympics were never going to be an understated affair. Taking full advantage of China's lucky number, at 8.08pm on 08/08/08, the Games opened with a bang (from 2008 percussionists, to be precise), in an opening ceremony which can only be described as epic. Fifteen thousand musicians and performers told the history of the nation, from jaw-dropping firework displays and trapeze artists to flying spacemen and re-enactments, all choreographed to slightly terrifying perfection.
Unfortunately, the spectacular show came with talk of underhand dealings -- it emerged that a little girl had actually mimed her singing solo, with the real 7-year-old singer not deemed pretty enough for the public eye. The grandest firework display turned out to be computer generated, and rumours circulated of banned protests and new rules brought in to clean up the city's image.
But on the track and in the pool, the action was indisputably awesome. China finished top of the medal charts, taking 51 golds to beat the US, and Great Britain landed fourth spot, with its highest medal haul in 100 years. American swimmer Michael Phelps stood out, winning a record-breaking eight golds, while Usain Bolt blistered onto the scene with his unforgettable 100 and 200m victories. His signature "to di world" victory pose would be one of the Games' enduring images.
The centrepiece of the Games was the distinctive National Stadium, more commonly known as the Bird's Nest. It's now used for the occasional concert and football match, and even filled with artificial snow to create a winter theme park. You can now see the groundbreaking design for yourself for £5 (CNY50), or visit the Water Cube (the National Aquatics Centre) for £3 (CNY30). It's £5 (CNY50) to go for a swim, or £20 (CNY200) to use the vast waterpark.
Four years ago the Olympics came to a close with a handover to our very own capital city, leaving us to wonder how London could follow in Beijing's rather spectacular footsteps. But judging from the red bus we saw pull up in Beijing, accompanied by a cast of David Beckham, Jimmy Page and Boris Johnson, it looks like the 2012 Olympic Games are going to be held in a rather more quirky, and distinctly British style. Over to you, London...
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Did the situation between Madara and Hashirama occur? I mean their fight at the valley of the end, approximately how many years before the start of part 1 was it?
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Possibly 50+ years because by the time Hashirama fought Madara Tsunade and the Sanin was born.
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Tobi stated that era was over 80 Years ago
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I'd say between 55-60. The battle at VoTE was when they were in their primes, which is roughly 23-28 given the respective prime for humans physically. If they were to be alive now, they would be between 110-113 (again, roughly). Give or take before the start of the series, Obito was 13, so he's 30 now. 14 when he attacked Konoha. Take off 16 years from 110 is 94 (What Madara would roughly be when he met Minato). 94-60=34. So give or take like 6 years, but in the 55-65 year range.
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The stars of the latest recreation of Great Expectations Harry Lloyd, Vanessa Kirby, and Douglas Booth out promoting their PBS's Masterpiece Classic. Such a beautiful heartbreaking story, I can't wait to see this new version!
Charles Dickens's Great Expectations premieres on PBS's Masterpiece Classic. The story is a familiar one: Pip, a young orphan living with his elder sister, is unexpectedly invited to the house of a reclusive wealthy old woman, Miss Havisham (Gillian Anderson). After months assuming she is preparing him as a potential husband for her adopted daughter (the callous Estella), she unexpectedly breaks all contact, and he reluctantly returns to his life as a blacksmith's apprentice. Fast-forward a few years, and Pip (now played by up-and-comer Douglas Booth) learns that a "mysterious benefactor" has set aside a large inheritance for him if he can transform himself into a gentleman. Convinced it is a test by Miss Havisham, he sets off for London with the goal of becoming a well-respected man about town, finally worthy of Estella's hand.
Much of the cast of Great Expectations is brilliant (particularly Booth who, despite his chiseled boy-band good looks, fits the role of a dashing, out-of-place, Victorian dandy very well), but it's the supporting roles that deserve the most praise. Ray Winston deftly captures the growling, mud-soaked convict Abel Magwitch, who accosts the young Pip in the book's famous opening scene. And Gillian Anderson (who, at the tender age of 43, was a controversial choice for the usually decrepit-looking Miss Havisham) twitches and fidgets her way through the role with an uncanny kind of fragility—a fresh interpretation, which paints her as a child refusing to grow up, as opposed to an embittered old hag.
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School-Served Lunches to Include More Fruits, Veggies
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Lunchtime this year in public schools across the country promises to be a lot more nutritious, with an abundance of fruits and vegetables being a staple among items served.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act — an offshoot of first lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" initiative — ensures that major improvements are being made to promote better nutrition and reduce obesity by serving healthier school foods.
"We're getting positive results from our initial research and this year students will be getting more nutrition," said Madeline Levin, a policy analyst for D.C. Hunger Solutions.
Levin said the city has implemented a national program that allows students who live in impoverished areas to qualify for free meals at their schools and other educational facilities.
While recent USDA studies have found that public school students are now eating more fruits and vegetables in accordance with lunch guidelines enacted in 2012, District school officials are adhering to some of the highest nutritional standards of any school system in the country, with a program that supports health, wellness and academic achievement.


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Entertainment Weekly Celebrates 'The Empire Strikes Back' With Exclusive Never Before Seen Photos
George Lucas celebrates the 30th anniversary of his landmark sequel by opening his vault of rare and never-before-seen photos for an upcoming book, and this week's issue has the exclusive excerpt. Star Wars hit theaters on May 25, 1977, and it was unlike anything anyone had ever seen. However, when most Star Wars aficionados go back to watch their favorite installment from the franchise it is not the original film, but its follow-up, The Empire Strikes Back, that fans gravitate towards. EW explains why The Empire Strikes Back remains the ultimate Star Wars film.
The book also has great quotes from the cast and crew such as:
Mark Hamill: "Actually, Harrison and I never fought in either picture. It was Carrie and I who had the screaming matches from time to time, though afterward neither of us could remember what they were about"
Carrie Fisher: "Eric Idle had returned from Tunisia, where Monty Python were shooting "Life of Brian" [1979]. And he brought over what I believe he called 'Tunisian Table-Cleaner,' which was a beverage. Well, Harrison came over and the Rolling Stones came over, and I think we stayed up most of the night. So when we arrived at Cloud City, we were very happy."
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Colin Farrell was Hollywood's hottest bad boy, but after a series of flops (and a stint in rehab), he's now older, wiser, and delivering the best work of his career. This week's Entertainment Weekly takes a look at Colin Farrell - the sequel.
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The Perrysburg Board of Education approved Monday a three-year contract that provides 1.25 percent annual raises while offering teachers an alternative salary scheme based on their work evaluations.
"For the first time ever, teachers will have the opportunity to influence their individual salary," schools Superintendent Thomas Hosler said in a statement. "Teachers who opt-in to this system will have ownership of how their performance impacts their paychecks."
The board approved the Perrysburg Educational Association's contract, as well as an administrative compensation plan and contracts for both the superintendent and treasurer.
The three-year teachers' contract includes a 1.25 percent annual raise regardless of salary amount. Teachers also can choose to opt-in to an alternative compensation system that would align performance with salary increases.
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The Saga of Seven Suns is one of the most colorful and spectacular science-fiction epics of the past decade.
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"A fitting end to an epic saga....of seven suns"
Was able to jump straight in after reading the first 6 books years ago. Was very happy with the ending. Basil Wenscelas is a dick.
"Super finish to a fun and interesting series"
Other than having only one female voice - a sultry southern gal - the narrator does an impressive job of bringing life to a vast universe of characters. The book itself is a load of fun and exciting to the end.
"I loved it!!!"
For those who read the previous 6 books this was a great final book! Exciting with great narration.
"Satisfying Conclusion to a Great Series"
There are several aspects about this book and series that I don't love. For instance, the Basil Wenceslas character (Chairman of the Terran Hanseatic League) behaves too much like a spoiled 12-year old brat rather than the cruel-yet-sophisticated man that the author describes him as. But, points of complaint such as that ought to be set aside with consideration to the series as a whole. And as a whole the Saga of Seven Suns is wonderful and Ashes of Worlds is its fitting end.
Colacci's narration is, on the whole, excellent. Is he always consistent in his character voices? Not really, but even so, his voice makes for great listening.
I've already listened to the whole saga twice in the last six months! Is it long? Well, sure. But, I hate when good books come to an end - and this great series takes a good long time to end! This is my kind of series and my favorite genre (space opera): Enthusiastic 5 stars for Ashes of Worlds and the whole Saga of Seven Suns!
"Like the story, but not the narration"
Good story for my daily commute. I am hooked on the series, though its a little long and tedious at times. After getting hooked on the narrator in books 1 to 3, I still cannot get used to the accents the current narrator uses. Would it be too much for him to at least use the same pronunciations (e.g., Taah-c-a vs. Tay-sha)? Change is hard.
"Glad to be done!"
I read the entire series of 7 books and all-in-all I thought it was a good story. I was some what disappointed in the last book because I felt ( and this may sound odd) too many good guys lived. I needed more pathos to fell like it was all worth it. The reader with the southern accents drove me nuts. Everyone who was working class had a trailer-trash-from-texas-arkansas-mississippi-georgia-alabama-new-orleans accent. They sounded like they should have been flying Winnebagos and not mantas. But I admit, I would read the series again.
"Is it over yet...?"
The first 3-4 books were great, but at this point I just want to get it over with. I was pretty much done with these at the last book, but finding that this would be the final book I thought I should at least finish the series.
But YIKES, slowly but surely the characters and plot became ridiculous. Some of the dialogue and interaction became just silly...
Still was a cool story, especially considering the scope of it all. Just wish it could have had a more realistic touch.
"Great story but, again, questionable narration"
I reviewed a Seven Suns novel read by David Colacci before and have not much new to say. Colacci, get your voices straight... Rlinda Kett sounds like she's from Brooklyn in one book and Alabama in the next. This happens with many characters across the books... "Mr Steinman" sounds like an average old guy in one book and has a thick New York Jewish accent in another. I do recommend the series, I am just disappointed with the narration.
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this series has been a true joy the narration and writing have brought a conclusion to an awesome stores. thank you for this addition to my library
"Excellent ending to a fantastic series!"
Thoroughly enjoyed the wrap up to the series! Great narration. Had those sad feelings when I started to get close to the end...I've become close with all the characters Anderson developed along the way; highly recommend all 7 books!
"Fitting finish for a long saga"
The best booked in the series after the first one. About 10 chapters before the end it seemed like little else could be told but a secret from the clickest is poignantly revealed which is almost worth binding the whole story.
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Very good and satisfactory ending to the saga series. Enjoyed all 7 books.
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Documentation > Miscellaneous Energy > Miscellaneous > They are ecologists without knowing it...
Ecology can have two definitions :
that of the paper, for which it is often sufficient, to deserve this adjective, that one declares to be so, no matter then what the individual does or suggest practically, and even if his suggestions or individual acts are totally contradictory with the opinions supported,
the recommandation, for himself as for others, of ways to behave that lead, in the facts, to a lesser presssure on the environment.
I have chosen to illustrate how it is possible, just like a character of Moliere (Monsieur Jourdain) that was writing prose without knowing it, to be an ecologist withouyt even thinking of being one, by advocating a behaviour or acting in such a way that the consequence is a better preserved environment (and sometimes the goal is very far from wanting to preserve the environment !).
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Our 2010 Inspy Award winner is Sons of Thunder by Susan May Warren-an epic story which spans a couple of decades, and takes place on several continents. Though I don't usually care for World War II novels, the setting of this one swept me away. Warren took us from the Greek Isles to prohibition era Chicago, and back again, with enough description to make me feel like I've lived in both places.
She filled the book with rich detail, multi-layered characters, and plot twists I never saw coming. I loved how she weaved the story around historical events and actual people.
Fair warning, this is no light and fluffy read (a fact that suits this edgy christian fiction lover just fine). Warren has mastered the art of brainstorming the worst possible thing that could happen to her characters-then writing it in. These are flawed people who've drawn the short straw in life and nothing's off the table when it comes to self preservation. But resourcefulness will only get them so far. At some point each must decide if "God will deliver us" is just a platitude or a promise he can believe in.
Sons of Thunder easily places in my top ten of 2010. It's the kind of novel that would make an excellent movie. I wonder if anyone's bought the film rights yet. Hollywood, are you listening?
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Sophie Frangos is torn between the love of two men and the promise that binds them all together. Markos Stavros loves Sophie from afar while battling his thirst for vengeance and his hunger for honor. Dino, his quiet and intelligent brother, simply wants to forget the horror that drove them from their Greek island home to start a new life in America. One of these "sons of thunder" offers a future she longs for, the other—the past she lost.
From the sultry Chicago jazz clubs of the roaring twenties to the World War II battlefields of Europe to a final showdown in a Greek island village, they'll discover betrayal, sacrifice and finally redemption. Most of all, when Sophie is forced to make her choice, she'll learn that God honors the promises made by the Sons of Thunder.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan -- As many as 451 people consulted physicians after suffering from heat-related trauma within the last two weeks, said the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Health Promotion Administration (HPA) yesterday when it released a report on this year's heat-related trauma.
Almost all areas in Taiwan have been experiencing extremely hot weather at roughly 34 degrees Celsius to a little over 37 degrees in July. According to the HPA, 451 people visited emergency rooms from July 1 to July 14; if the temperature continues to rise, there may be over 1,000 people going to the ER because of heat-related trauma by the end of July — a new record for the past 10 years.
HPA researcher Chen Miao-hsin listed the four major types of heat trauma: heat syncope, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. An average of 32 people report to hospitals each day due to one of the said types of heat-related trauma, said Chen.
The HPA's statistics on heat injury cases from previous years are as follow: 375 people suffered from heat trauma in July, 2011, 536 in July, 2012, and 508 in 2013.
"People are risking their lives if they are under the sun for too long, especially without any protection," said former Taiwan Society of Emergency Medicine Chairman Chen Wei-gung (陳維恭). People are advised not to stay in the sun for over four hours when the temperature is over 35 degrees Celsius; overstaying the four-hour limit may lead to a higher possibility of suffering from heat stroke and even heat exhaustion, the latter including symptoms of heavy sweating, rapid breathing and a fast, weak pulse.
Many people believe that consuming enough water during outdoor activities will be enough protection against the heat, but actually the sunshine contains risks as it can increase body temperature and interfere with the brainstem's thermoregulation abilities, said Chen. "When the thermoregulation is thrown off balance, one may suffer from heat exhaustion; the damage may even reach multiple organs and is incurable," said Chen.
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Lost: one purse. Found: one hero
Recently, my newly graduated FCHS daughter was out with friends, stopped at the Raceway gas station for a slushy, and left her purse on the roof of the car and drove off.
The purse did not make it home with her that night.
After discovering her purse was missing, she and her friends immediately started retracing their tracks to find it – no luck.
The next day was a flurry of calls, stress and concern that keys, money, cards and ID were compromised.
I left work early to take my daughter to the police department to file a report. After picking her up at a friend's house and before going to the police department, we wanted to return to our house to retrieve some documents.
As we pulled into our driveway, my daughter said, "Wouldn't be awesome if someone returned my purse and put it in the mailbox?"
My thought was, "Yeah, right! No one does that anymore." I had a lack of faith at the moment and didn't think positive about humanity.
I was wrong. People still exist that exhibit honesty and possess true integrity.
His name is Philip E. McFarlin, a resident of Fayette County.
Next time you misplace something of value, think positive that a young man like Philip will be there to save the day. Thank you, Philip, for saving our day.
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After 22 years of military involvement in the region, Israeli troops left Lebanon and made way for United Nations peacekeepers in armoured cars.
Some 1,000 Israeli soldiers had lost their lives there in the past two decades (the fate of others, like IAF navigator Ron Arad, remains unknown) making the farewell more than a little bittersweet.
Anti-Israel activists in Lebanon forced a prestigious international photography competition to close its exhibition because it included the work of an Israeli journalist.
The organisers of the annual World Press Photo exhibit said they refused to give in to the protesters who wanted Amit Sha'al's work to be removed from the gallery.
Binyamin Netanyahu has pledged that Israel will remain determined to defend its borders and sovereignty after clashes on its northern borders left several Arab protesters dead.
At least two Syrians were believed to have been killed and many more soldiers and protesters left injured on the Syrian border after thousands of demonstrators attempted to push across into Israel's Golan Heights.
Jewish children from Liverpool could meet Palestinian children from the Shatila refugee camp in Lebanon as part of a theatrical project.
Twelve Palestinian schoolchildren are to travel to Liverpool in two weeks as part of a scheme help them out of the "squalor" Palestinians are forced to endure in Lebanon.
Some 30 years after it was founded and 26 after it released an "Open Message" from Beirut, Hizbollah remains a constant threat to Israel and an obstacle to peace efforts in the Middle East.
The terrorist group, formed with the backing of the Iranian Islamist revolutionaries the 1980s, began with the aim of pushing Israel out of Lebanon. But its 1985 manifesto also called for a continuous jihad until Israel was destroyed and for the creation of an Islamic republic in Lebanon.
William Hague has called on Syria to "support efforts towards a comprehensive peace with Israel".
Mr Hague, who is in Syria for his first official visit as Foreign Secretary, also said that the British government's position is to oppose settlement building and support Syria's claim on the Golan Heights, which have been under Israeli control for 44 years.
It is tempting to lump the unrest sweeping the Arab world this week into one tidal wave, but the scenario in each country is unique.
A radical Islamic preacher who was last week sentenced to life behind bars for terrorism charges has selected a Hizbollah leader as his defence lawyer.
Omar Bakri, who was sentenced in absentia but captured by security officials just days later in Libya, has appointed Hizbollah deputy Nawwar Sahili to represent him in a retrial.
No court date has been set yet, but under Lebanese law a retrial is necessary because the Syrian-born cleric failed to attend court.
An extremist preacher who claimed he "would not spend one day" in prison has been arrested just days after he was sentenced to life behind bars in Lebanon for terrorism charges.
Omar Bakri, a Syrian-born cleric who once called for Sir Paul McCartney to be killed for performing in Israel, and said "all Israelis must be destroyed" was sentenced in his absence on Thursday.
A Lebanese military court handed out the sentence for Bakri's alleged role in training Al Qaeda militants at a camp in Tripoli.
The detailed account of the Hizbollah missile shipments that appeared this week in Le Figaro is another indication of the escalation in the intelligence war being waged by the West against the Iran-Syria-Hizbollah axis.
According to the French newspaper, special Hizbollah units are operating in Syrian and Lebanon to prepare launching sites for an attack on Israel.
The report that appeared in Le Figaro on Monday was attributed to sources in the French Defence Ministry.


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Update: No One Injured In Carthage Home Invasion
No one was injured in what police are calling a robbery, burglary and home invasion in Carthage overnight.
State police say it happened shortly after 3 a.m. at 429 South Mechanic Street.
Police say three suspects threatened the homeowner, Jude Astafan, and left the scene.
Troopers describe the suspects as two white females and one male.
Astafan was not injured.
Officials said they were following leads in the case.
Investigators aren't releasing any other details, but ask people to call 315-782-2112 if they have any information.
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If you are a diehard San Francisco 49ers fan, you probably consider each game of the forthcoming 2014 season a must watch.
There is nothing wrong with that.
With the 2014 NFL schedule for the 49ers now released, San Francisco looks to cash in on a schedule that includes divisional matchups within the tough NFC West, as well as a number of other worthy opponents throughout the 16 games of the regular season.
Highlighting the schedule will obviously be two divisional games against the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Seattle Seahawks.
There is no question that each of these two games will be at the heart of San Francisco's 2014 schedule, and enough has already been said about the rivalry between these two foes.
With nothing short of a Super Bowl in sight for the 49ers, their performance over these 16 games will have clear-cut implications upon how the team fares en route to another prospective playoff run.
We all know this.
But if we had to sit back and deduce what the five most critical and intriguing matchups would be in 2014, we would have to consider so much more than just wins and losses.
In this slideshow, let us break down the top five must-watch games in San Francisco's upcoming regular season.
There is no doubting the 2014 season will be a watershed for the 49ers as they open up Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
We just have to make sure we tune in, especially when such games are far too intriguing to miss.


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ABILENE, Texas — Eastern New Mexico University's baseball team had things on cruise control in Thursday's Lone Star Conference series opener at Abilene Christian, then just like that the Greyhounds appeared to have blown it.
ACU took advantage of three consecutive one-out hit batsmen, two errors, a bases-loaded walk, Seth Spivey's three-run triple and Travis Schuutze's two-run homer to turn an 8-2 deficit into a 10-8 lead in the bottom of the eighth inning.
The Hounds then tied it on pinch-hitter Matt Spradlin's two-out, two-run single in the ninth and earned an 11-10 win on Brooke Brooks' RBI double in the 11th.
ENMU (17-10, 5-4 LSC) outhit the Wildcats 15-6, but almost couldn't overcome five walks, five hit batsmen — all by starter Brett Humphries — and six errors. Only one of ACU's runs was earned.
ACU took advantage of two two-out errors to score twice in the second inning, but Humphries managed to blank the Wildcats over the next five innings and carried a three-hitter into the eighth before things unraveled.
The Hounds took a 3-2 lead in the third, got a leadoff homer from shortstop Brett Ackerman in the fifth, picked up a two-run double from Luis Quinones in the seventh and added two more in the eighth.
Pruitt relieved Humphries after the three hit batsmen. Consecutive errors scored a pair of runs before Spivey's triple into the right field corner tied the score.
Spivey was thrown out at home on a ground ball to second baseman Rafael Romo, but Schuetze followed with his first homer of the season to left field.
In the ninth, Ackerman drew a one-out walk and took second on a groundout before Austin Palmer, the third of five ACU pitchers, walked Brooks and hit Colton Sims to load the bases. Spradlin then singled up the middle to tie it.
The teams complete the series with a 1 p.m. (MDT) doubleheader — both seven innings — today and a noon nine-inning contest on Saturday.


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If you keep Betta fish long enough, eventually you will have to deal with treating an illness. Bettas are not particularly resilient fish and are susceptible to a host of common diseases from bacterial infections to viruses and parasitic infestations. Minor problems like split fins or a lost scales can typically be healed on their own. When your Betta become very sick you may need to administer medicine. Here are our 10 Dos & Don'ts of medicating your Betta fish.
1. DO evaluate your Betta's symptoms before medicating. Hardly a week goes by that I don't get an email from a Betta keeper who has
Medicating Bettas is very similar to taking medicine for yourself. You wouldn't take cough medicine if you had a headache. Fish medicine is developed to treat specific illnesses. Antibiotics like Maracyn or Maracyn-Two work very well against bacterial infections but will do nothing for virus or parasites. You have to know what is wrong with your fish before you medicate him (or at least have made an educated guess first).
2. DO take the necessary steps to solve the cause of the problem in the first place. Treating the symptoms is only half of the solution. It is equally important to determine what caused your Betta to become ill. Most often there are stressors in the environment like poor water quality, exposure to other sick fish, or malnutrition that caused the fish to become sick in the first place. Start by identifying and correcting the cause.
3. DON'T mix medicine. Again, as with humans, Betta medicine can cause drug interactions. Read the manufacturer's warnings before you treat your fish with multiple medications at one time. If you are not sure you can call the manufacturer or visit their website for more information.
4. DO understand that medicating your Betta is risky. Many fish keepers think that medicine is a miracle that will cure their fish without consequence. This isn't necessarily true. Bettas are very sensitive animals who can become very ill with just minor fluctuations in their environment. Many fish medications are quite potent and can wreak havoc on a Betta's internal systems. There is no 100% safe fish medicine. The Betta will need to metabolize the chemicals from the medicine which add additional stress to the liver and kidneys. This is why you are best to avoid "preventative treatments" and use good judgment when deciding to medicate your Betta. Determine if the risk is worth the reward.
5. DON'T switch medications guessing at the right answer. Another common mistake Betta keepers make is trying a random medicine for a few days and then switching medication when they don't get the result they wanted. We all make mistakes. If you have used the wrong medication on your Betta be sure to clean the aquarium well to remove traces of medicine. Do careful research before starting another treatment. Don't start and stop various treatments hoping one will work.
6. DO complete the course. When you find a medicine that works be sure to follow the manufacturer's directions for treatment. Many common Betta illness like Ich, Velvet, Cotton Wool Disease and any number of other bacterial infections can go dormant and appear to be healed only to resurface worse than ever. If the directions say to complete the course even if symptoms appear to improve, be sure you do.
7. DO watch for negative reactions. As an exception to Tip #6… You should also watch for any adverse reactions from medicine. If you suspect your fish having a bad reaction to the medicine (rather than the illness itself) use your judgment and stop treatment.
8. DON'T medicate healthy fish. Many of us keep our Bettas in community aquariums with other fish or invertebrates. If one fish becomes ill, move him to a hospital tank where he can be monitored safely and where his medicine won't stress healthy fish. Keep in mind that some medicine that is safe for fish is deadly to invertebrates. Even if your Betta only shares a tank with a snail or shrimp, be sure to move him to another location so you don't accidently kill the other inhabitants of your aquarium.
9. DO understand how fish medicine may affect your biological filtration. Antibiotics and bactericides are developed to kill bacteria. Filtered aquariums are teaming with beneficial bacterial colonies that have been slowly growing in your tank. These beneficial bacteria consume toxins like ammonia that are harmful to your fish. Be careful that you don't accidently use a medicine in your tank that will also kill off all your helpful bacteria. If you have worked hard to cycle your tank you will definitely want to take the simple steps involved with setting up a hospital tank.
10. DO medicate your Betta if he needs it. As pet owners it is our responsibility to provide a safe environment, nutritious diet and medical care for our fish. There are many illnesses that can be cured with inexpensive fish medicine that otherwise would be fatal to your Betta.
Especially with parasites like ick, one of the best treatments to resolve the problem is repeated water changes. Water changes _ small and frequent – improve water quality while also physically removing the number of parasites from the tank.
Most fish medication is poison. The trick is that it is more poisonous to the parasite than to the fish. But with weakened fish, the treatment can harm the fish.
An Ick attack is often caused by the water temperature dropping by more than 2 degrees.
If you raise your water temperature by 2 degrees a day until you reach 80 degrees, it should kill the ick without medication.
Betta Fish (and most tropical fish) do very well at 80 degrees; however, you must bring the temperature up SLOWLY!!!!!
A sudden drop of temperature of more than 2 degrees will cause an Ick attack, and it will stay in the gravel or substrate of your tank and strike again whenever the temperature drops more than 2 degrees.
I have found that consistent water temperature, even when doing a partial water change is most beneficial. Always CHECK and BRING WATER TEMPERATURE TO MATCH THE TANK BEFORE ADDING THE WATER TO THE TANK, whether adding a small amount or doing a complete water change.
Patience is a virtue necessary for keeping a healthy aquarium!
I was trying to transport my betta fish home two days ago, and his tank spilled over and he was on the carpet. I quickly pulled over and picked him up, and put him in my half full water bottle. Once I got home I remade his tank and put him in. He seemed fine but later in the day I noticed what looked like his intestines hanging out. The next morning he had a white dot on one of his hanging "arms". He is usually a very active fish, but became very sluggish. He used to fly all over the tank when I took the top off, now he doesn't even acknowledge it. He simply is always hiding under his bridge or tree which is very unusual for him. I put epsome salt in his tank. And later when I went to the pet store they told me to put in this betta care meds liquid. Other then his behavior, this morning he had some red on a little portion of his front tail. His tail does seem to be breaking. I have put that in two days ina row, he seems even more depressed then before. Is there any hope? What should I do? Please respond to my email if possible thanks so much!
Hello Christie!
I really appreciate your commitment to helping all of the fish and their people who have questions about the well-being of their wet-pet and how to provide a healthy habitat for them.
Fresh water aquariums are wonderful hobby that I have really enjoyed over the past 25 years.
The Betta is one of the most beautiful of the fresh water fish, I really love them and always have at least one!
I also have Discus and Veil Tail Angel fish (FYI, you should not keep the Discus and Angel Fish in the same aquarium, the Angel Fish are prone to the hole-in-the-head disease, and can infect the Discus).
There seems to be a lot of FUSS and WORRY over the colonization of beneficial aerobic bacteria and enzymes.
I would like to point out to all of the fishs' people that SOLUTION: There are several very good products out there to add to the aquarium to facilitate the immediate procurement of as much biological filtration as necessary!
Aquarium Pharmaceuticals offers a biological filtration booster: STRESS-ZYME+ (a 4 ounce bottle for about $4.12).
All you need to do is SHAKE the bottle, POUR into the measuring cap (10 ml [1 teaspoon] for every 10 gallons of water) and pour it into the AQUARIUM. (WOW FOR FISH NOW!)
Repeat on the 7th and 14th day to start an aquarium. After that add 5 ml (1/2 teaspoon) per 10 gallons of water every week after that to maintain.
BIO-ZYME. It comes in a small yellow pill-box looking container, and it is equally beneficial for about the same price.
Sincerely hope this helps,
Mildred G.
The fish's belly is the size of his eye, so please do not over-feed.
It can kill the fish with bloat and/or foul the water.
Sorry, I know this is an older thread but I'd appreciate some help
I have a female veiltail betta and last week I noticed that she was getting a irredescent/white-ish covering over her eyes. After some research, I decided it was a bacterial infection and I decided to go to petco to get some medication. I talked to a helpful lady there, who agreed on the bacterial infection aspect, and wound up leaving with "Betta Revive" which says it prevents and controls potozoan, bacterial and fungal diseases. I moved my betta into a 16 oz container and gave her a drop a day for three days. During this time I gave her tank a good cleaning and filled it back up with clean water. After the 3rd day, I put her back in the tank and put only 6 drops of the medicine (half of what the dosage is). Everything seemed okay and like she was doing better but now her eyes have gotten worse! her right eye makes her look like shes possesed. There is a ring of that white translucent stuff around her pupil and sort of over it. Her left eye seems to be not as bad, because there is no ring around it like her right one-but there is still a film.
I put a full dose (12 drops) into the water but then after more research decided that probably wasn't a great idea. instead I did about a 40% water change, added a little bit of aquarium salt and raised the temp. in my room (I have no water heater). Can you help me as to what I should do?
I saw this on another thread and thought it might help..
1. How long have you had your betta? A few months
2. What is the water volume or tank size? 1.5 Gal.
3. Is this a betta bowl or an aquarium with a filter? Aquarium with a filter
4. Have you tested for Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate? What were the results? tested for Ammonia, results were in the "Safe" zone
5. Have you tested for pH, kh and gh? What were the results? No
6. What is the water temperature? 76
7. How often do you change your tank water? How much water do you replace at a time? I don't change it too often, every few weeks. I'd say about 25%
8. Are there other fish in the tank with your betta? Which species and how many? When were they added? No other fish.
9. How often do you feed your betta? What types of food are you using? How much are you feeding each time? I feed her BettaMin tropical medely flakes once a day (about a pinch) and sometimes I give her dried blood worms. (I've tried pellets but she doesnt really eat them)
10. What water additives and medications are you using? Remember to include water conditioners or salt if you're using them. I use Tetra's Water Safe when I put new water in and I just the other day put a little less than half a tsp of aquarium salt in and I used the Betta Revive medication but have stopped.
Sorry this is long!
This was all great advise but ultimatly it was too late for my beta. My question now is how do i rid Ich from my empty tank? My fish has died and i won't be putting any new fish in for a while until i know my tank is safe. i have never encountered this problem before so i have no idea what will work on my tank or if the parasite is contageious to humans. i am very paranoid since i have a young toddler.
Any help would be great! Thank You.
i would like to ask yotu that my beta is blowing bubbles ,i heard that beta do so becoz they want to breed but theres no female so why is he blowing bubles
And how can i grow my betas' fin long and have high volume
Great tips and really helpful, and you are right we should figure out the problem first and then start the treatment.
Keep up the good work, Thanks
My Betta has his tail caught together and the tail is turning white ……. what should i do ???
look for dropsy
maybe he is a marble betta
My betta doesn't seem to have any physical affliction (i.e. ick, bacteria, etc) except for perhaps his fins being a little thin and not spread in all his glory. However, he's been lethargic for a couple of weeks now and hides at the bottom of the tank in his rocks. It was recommended that I change the water at least once a week (he's in a 1/2 gal. tank), we use Amquel Plus water conditioner per the mfg. instructions, and were told to feed every 3 days to avoid bloating and cut the meal size from 5 pellets (Hikari Betta Bio-Gold pellets) down to 3 pellets. He gets no other type of food. We were also advised to use Revive, so I got some. The instructions on the Revive state:
"Use 1 drop per 16 ozs of water daily for at least 3 days….discontinue use after a cure has been achieved…Treatment should be discontinued after 7 days".
So we put in 4 drops for his 64oz (1/2 gal) tank when we changed the water, and left him in it for 3 days, changed the water, and used the revive again for another 3 days. He looked no better, but no worse either. I changed the water again, no medicine this time, and he went a week. But still no change. Droopy fins and lethargic. I am trying the Revive again now. My question is with the wording on the Revive instructions. Do they mean that we should add the 4 drops of Revive to the existing water each day? or change the water each day but continuing to medicate each water change with 4 drops? I would think that continually adding the medicine to the same water would over-medicate him immensely. What are your thoughts? Also, I read online that Indian Almond Leaf is very good for Bettas. I'm willing to get it and try it if it's a valuable treatment. Also, do you recommend daily water changes for this size tank that has no filtration?
Hey Lee, I bet your problem with your betta's lethargic attitude is the small tank and the lack of a heater. A lot of betta owners keep their fish in half gallon tanks in room temperature water, but this is actually less than ideal for the betta. Heat makes bettas very happy and much more active.
You would more than definately need 50% water changes every day in a half gallon tank to keep ammonia and such at bay, however, this could cause too many spikes in your water and stress out or even kill your fish. I'd reccommend getting at the least a 2.5 gallon tank (though I've successfully kept them in 1 gallon tanks) for your little betta, along with a heater. Focus more on the heater. A filter isn't necessary, but helps keep the water clearer longer. With this setup, weekly water changes are best, but you can get away with every other week.
The heat and extra space will let your betta flourish and become the lively little firework show you want to see
i got my betta fish last week saturday. He was the cutest little guy. But sadly he passed away today. I dont fully understand what happened. We got him a nice tank, good heating, regular water changes and all that. But he ended up with cotton disease. Im struggling to find out what caused it or how it happened. And how to stop it from happening again. Before i buy a new betta.
Please help..
My young son has a lovely half-moon placket. He got him as a fry, and now he's about 1.5 inches long (2 years old). He lives in a gallon bowl with a couple of live plants and smooth black rocks on the bottom and has appeared quite happy in this environment. Water gets fully changed about once a week. We feed him 2-3 bits of fish food a day and an occasional bloodworm. About a month ago he became "bent" and sluggish. I gave him the "pea treatment" and after a day of sleep he was very active and his old self. However, during this time I noticed that iridescence had started covering his eyes (he has a blue/green iridescent body and red fins). He still follows my finger when I move it along the bowl…but it seems as if he has trouble seeing his food…although he does eventually find it. He also still sometimes appears "bent" and to have slight trouble swimming when he is. Any thoughts?
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Murray imposes media blackout for SEC title game
ATLANTA With Georgia one win away from playing for a national championship, quarterback Aaron Murray has suddenly imposed a media blackout.
The school said Monday that Murray met with coach Mark Richt and got permission to be relieved from his media responsibilities leading up to the Southeastern Conference championship game between the third-ranked Bulldogs (11-1) and No. 2 Alabama (11-1).
The winner of Saturdays game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta will advance to face top-ranked Notre Dame for the BCS title (12-0).
Murray has always been one of Georgias most accessible players, usually meeting with the media on Tuesdays and after games. But he gave a hint that his approach would change when he didnt hang around following last weeks win over Georgia Tech, appearing to catch the sports information staff off guard.
One of his best friends, linebacker Christian Robinson, said Murray simply wants to make sure his entire focus is on beating the Crimson Tide.
I dont think this has anything to do with the media, Robinson said. I dont think hes trying to send message. Its just something he decided to do this week as far as being prepared.
Murray, a fourth-year junior, is the nations top-rated passer and the first quarterback in SEC history with three straight 3,000-yard seasons through the air. But he has struggled at times in Georgias biggest games.
In the Bulldogs lone loss this season, a 35-7 blowout by South Carolina, Murray completed only 11 of 31 passes for 109 yards, including an interception. He was just 12 of 24 for 150 yards against Florida, with three interceptions, but the defense bailed out the Bulldogs in a 17-9 victory.
Robinson, who shares a house with Murray, said the quarterback spent the entire day Sunday studying film at the football complex.
Hes a great competitor, Robinson said. I know this one means so much to him. He works his tail off every day. People dont see that sometimes.
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