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NYPA White Plains Office Building's Energy Use Cut in
Half: Project Addresses Governor's "Green and Clean" State Building Goals
Brian Warner
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February 25, 2003
WHITE PLAINS—New,
energy efficiency technologies installed by the New York Power Authority (NYPA)
at the Clarence D. Rappleyea Building, NYPA's White Plains headquarters,
will reduce the building's energy consumption by more than 50 percent and
will save over $400,000 annually.
"When it comes to saving energy, cutting costs and protecting the
environment with advanced energy technologies, New York State and the New
York Power Authority are leading by example," said NYPA Chairman Louis P.
Last March, NYPA began a $3.8 million dollar project at its office at 123
Main Street to address Governor George Pataki's Executive Order No.111,
which requires that state-owned buildings achieve ambitious energy-saving
goals. The Governor's "Green and Clean State Buildings" order requires
energy use reductions of at least 35 percent by 2010; based on 1990
consumption levels.
Along with the energy savings of 50 percent, the White Plains Office
improvements will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 4,100 tons each
NYPA's energy-saving project incorporated a number of different energy
technologies ranging from the replacement of its chilled water plant, which
produces cool air for the air-conditioning system; to the installation of
energy-saving lighting and an energy management system.
A significant portion of the energy savings are based on the replacement of
the building's 21-year-old chilled water cooling plant, which had reached
the end of its expected lifespan. The new chiller and its support equipment
were installed last winter and brought on line in time for the summer
cooling season. The new chiller is responsible for lowering energy
consumption by 2.6 million kilowatt hours, the over all energy reduction
exceeds 5 million kilowatt hours.
Lighting technologies, new variable speed drive motors, a window film, and
an energy management system highlight the remaining systems installed
throughout the building. Lighting fixtures were replaced with high
efficiency units which produce improved illumination with less electricity.
A "daylight harvesting" system will deactivate garage lighting when sunlight
provides sufficient illumination. New premium efficient motors for fans,
pumps and other ventilation systems replaced older less-efficient units.
A new energy management system will provide computerized control of the
heating, ventilation and air-conditioning equipment to minimize energy use
while maintaining comfort levels throughout the building.
Under the leadership of Governor Pataki, NYPA has more than doubled its
annual investments in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies,
providing as much as $100 million a year for energy-saving projects at
public facilities in New York State.
The New York Power Authority has been designated an Energy Partner by the
federal Environmental Protection Agency for its work in providing
energy-savings at schools, colleges and government buildings across the
state. To date, NYPA has completed 1200 projects at more than 2000


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Mountain pine beetle
The mountain pine beetle (MPB) Dendroctonus ponderosae, is a species of bark beetle native to the forests of western North America from Mexico to central British Columbia. It has a hard black exoskeleton, and measures approximately 5 mm, about the size of a grain of rice.
Mountain pine beetles inhabit ponderosa, whitebark, lodgepole, Scotch, and limber pine trees. Normally, these insects play an important role in the life of a forest, attacking old or weakened trees, and speeding development of a younger forest. However, unusual hot, dry summers and mild winters throughout the region during the last few years, along with forests filled with mature lodgepole pine, have led to an unprecedented epidemic.[1]The threat of mountain pine beetle to Canada's boreal forest
It may be the largest forest insect blight ever seen in North America.[2] Climate change is said by some to have contributed to the size and severity of the outbreak, and the outbreak itself may, with similar infestations, have significant effects on the capability of northern forests to remove greenhouse gas (CO2) from the atmosphere.[3]
Because of its impact on forestry, the transcriptome[4] and the genome[5] have been sequenced. This is only the second beetle genome to be sequenced to date.
Tree infestations[edit]
Mountain pine beetles affect pine trees by laying eggs under the bark. The beetles introduce blue stain fungus into the sapwood that prevents the tree from repelling and killing the attacking beetles with tree pitch flow. The fungus also blocks water and nutrient transport within the tree. On the tree exterior, this results in popcorn-shaped masses of resin, called "pitch tubes", where the beetles have entered.[6] The joint action of larval feeding and fungal colonization kills the host tree within a few weeks of successful attack (the fungus and feeding by the larvae girdles the tree, cutting off the flow of water and nutrients). When the tree is first attacked, it remains green. Usually within a year of attack, the needles will have turned red. This means the tree is dying or dead, and the beetles have moved to another tree. In three to four years after the attack, very little foliage is left, so the trees appear grey.[1]
As beetle populations increase or more trees become stressed because of drought or other causes, the population may quickly increase and spread. Healthy trees are then attacked, and huge areas of mature pine stands may be threatened or killed. Warm summers and mild winters play a role in both insect survival and the continuation and intensification of an outbreak. Adverse weather conditions (such as winter lows of -40°) can reduce the beetle populations and slow the spread, but the insects can recover quickly and resume their attack on otherwise healthy forests.
Life cycle[edit]
Beetles develop through four stages: egg, larva, pupa and adult. Except for a few days during the summer when adults emerge from brood trees and fly to attack new host trees, all life stages are spent beneath the bark.[7]
In low elevation stands and in warm years, mountain pine beetles require one year to complete a generation. At high elevations, where summers are typically cooler, life cycles may vary from one to two years.
Female beetles initiate attacks. As they chew into the inner bark and phloem, pheromones are released, attracting male and female beetles to the same tree. The attacking beetles produce more pheromones, resulting in a mass attack that overcomes the tree's defenses, and results in attacks on adjacent trees.
Natural predators of the mountain pine beetle include certain birds, particularly woodpeckers, and various insects.
Management techniques[edit]
Management techniques include harvesting at the leading edges of what is known as "green attack", as well as other techniques that can be used to manage infestations on a smaller scale, including:[8]
- Pheromone baiting - is luring beetles into trees 'baited' with a synthetic hormone that mimics the scent of a female beetle. Beetles can then be contained in a single area, where they can more easily be destroyed.
- Sanitation harvesting - is removing single infested trees to control the spread of beetle populations to other areas.
- Snip and skid - is removing groups of infested trees scattered over a large area.
- Controlled, or mosaic, burning - is burning an area where infested trees are concentrated, to reduce high beetle infestations in the area or to help reduce the fire hazard in an area.
- Fall and burn - is cutting (felling) and burning beetle-infested trees to prevent the spread of beetle populations to other areas. This is usually done in winter, to reduce the risk of starting forest fires.
The concept of natural plant defense holds hope for eliminating pine beetle infestation. Beneficial microbial solutions are being researched and developed that work with the plant to activate and enhance its resistance mechanisms against insects and disease. Research has shown that blue stain fungus precedes the pine beetle infestation and the cause of blue stain fungus is most likely due to diminished energy levels in the tree caused by environmental stresses such as poor air quality, inadequate mineralization and diminished hydration. [9]
The US Forest Service tested chitosan,[10][11] an ecofriendly biopesticide, to pre-arm pine trees to defend themselves against MPB. The US Forest Service results show AgriHouse's EPA-registered ODC Collodial Chitosan elicited a 40% increase in pine resin (P<0.05) in southern pine trees. One milliliter ODC chitosan per 10 gallons water was applied to the ground area within the drip ring of loblolly pine trees. The application was repeated three times from May through September in 2008. The ODC chitosan was responsible for eliciting natural defense responses of increased resin pitch-outs, with the ability to destroy 37% of the pine beetle eggs.[12] Dr. Jim Linden, Microbiologist, Colorado State University, stated the chitosan increased resin pitch-outs to push the boring pine beetle out of the tree, preventing the MPB from entering the pine tree and spreading blue stain mold.[13]
Aggressively searching out, removing, and destroying the brood in infested trees is the best way to slow the spread of mountain pine beetles; however, it may not protect specific trees. Spraying trees to prevent attack is the most effective way to protect a small number of high-value trees from mountain pine beetles. Carbaryl (Sevin SL and XLR, and others), permethrin (Astro, Dragnet, and others), and bifenthrin (Onyx) are registered in the United States for use in the prevention of pine beetle infestations. Carbaryl is considered by the EPA to likely be carcinogenic to humans. It is moderately toxic to wild birds and partially to highly toxic to aquatic organisms. Permethrin is easily metabolized in mammalian livers, so is less dangerous to humans. Birds are also practically not affected by permethrin. Negative effects can be seen in aquatic ecosystems, as well as it being very toxic to beneficial insects. Bifenthrin is moderately dangerous to mammals, including humans; it is slightly more toxic to birds and aquatic ecosystems than permethrin, as well as extremely toxic to beneficial insects.[14]
Spraying can be an effective option for large scale application and treatment for pines, so long as products used are natural and safe. In August of 2011, 350 acres of pine forest in the Black Hills of South Dakota were sprayed aerially with Soil Pro, a solution of beneficial microbes and structured water. A follow up evaluation in spring of 2012 revealed a complete eradication of the pine beetle in the area sprayed with one application of a product developed by ABC Organics and Greenfield Naturals. Costs per acre averaged $22.00 which included product, air drop services and yearly evaluation surveys. Further information on the Black Hills Pine Beetle Eradication project can be obtained from Greenfield Naturals and ABC Organics.
Verbenone is the main compound for the antiaggregate pheromone for the mountain pine beetle. This compound has traditionally been formulated by three companies: Contech, Synergy Semiochemicals Corp., Hercon Environmental. Verbenone is a behavior-modifying pheromone that tricks the pine beetle into believing the tree is no longer useful to more beetles, so they will leave the tree alone. It is useful in campsites and places close to creeks and rivers where spraying cannot be used. Verbenone does not kill the insects; it simply pushes them away to another tree or area. Current verbenone formulations have been fairly successful in areas with low beetle populations, but have not been very successful in areas with higher populations. So far the use of verbenone formulations has proven to be useful only in small-scale operations.[15]
As new player in this market, ISCA Technologies www.iscatech.com has developed and tested a new flowable verbenone formulation called SPLATverb. Field work in Wyoming on the past two years indicate that SPLATverb has great promise in protecting individual pine trees even in areas under very high mountain pine beetle density. In these field trials 93% (2011) and 92% (2012) of the untreated trees (control) were mass-attacked by the mountain pine beetle and killed whereas 0% (2011, 2012), i.e., none of the SPLATverb-treated trees suffered mountain pine beetle mass attacks: all SPLATverb treated trees survived. In addition to protecting single trees, SPLATverb also has shown a great potential to protect pine trees in areawide programs. In a replicated areawide field work, SPLATverb-treated plots experienced an 84% suppression of mountain pine beetle mass attacks when compared to untreated plots. SPLATverb's suppression performance has shown to be 20% better than that observed in plots treated with the traditional verbenone 'pouch' formulation.
Colorado's forests are much more densely wooded, making them much more susceptible to the beetles. Current legislation is in place to help with the growing beetle problem. Colorado Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet announced that Colorado will receive $30 million of the $40 million dollars being diverted by the U.S. Forest Service to fight the millions of acres of damage caused by the mountain pine beetle in the Rocky Mountain region.
Timber quality[edit]
Wood from beetle-affected trees retains its commercial value for eight to 12 years after the tree has died, but the level of value drops rapidly, for within several months, as the moisture retained in the tree seeks to escape, it blows large checks and cracks from the outer diameter deep into the heart of the tree. The balance of the moisture escapes more slowly, but in doing so, small cracks occur throughout the timber. In short, this causes difficulties for modern high-output automated sawmill operations and greatly increases the lumber losses and the labor to produce high quality wood products. This so-called 'shelf life' is dependent on a number of factors, including economic and stand site conditions. The trees remain commercially viable longer under drier conditions. In areas where it is wetter, the trees tend to rot at the base and fall faster, especially if they are larger.[16] The blue staining of the wood that occurs in the outer diameter of the tree, the sapwood, as a result of the fungus that is carried by the beetles and results in the trees death has no effect on the wood's strength properties, nor are there any harmful health effects. Ironically, the lumber industry has shot themselves in the foot: blue stain is considered to be a defect in the lumber grading standards and thus is considered a 'down-grade' that results in a lower commodity market price. This fact, combined with the increased cost of lumber production in processing dead, dry, cracked timber, results in very low, if any, profitability, and has thus resulted in a very limited desire to produce blue stain wood products when there is an obvious and very great need to better utilize these resources.
Timber Uses[edit]
The timber can be used for any wood product from standard framing lumber to engineered wood products, such as glue-laminated products and cross-laminated panels. The epidemic in British Columbia is also creating opportunities for the emerging bio-energy industry. Though there are many small wood working and craft shops that are making furniture and crafts out of this beautiful and exotic appearing blue-stained wood, and despite the massive supply and the increasingly apparent need to utilize this dead timber, there are very few companies that have aggressively gone after the need to use this otherwise wasted and hazardous natural resource by creating product lines that require large volumes of these dead trees. This is of course largely due to the significant difficulties and increased expense inherent to processing dead timber, and the correspondingly lowered profitability. One company, GreenWay Building Products, LLC, (www.BeetlekillWood.com) out of the Denver CO metro area has committed to resolving this lack of utilization issue through its development of an extensive line of modestly priced flooring, siding, paneling, trim and moulding products, as well as various styles of both natural and milled log and timber structures. GreenWay offers both unfinished and pre-finished products for both the wholesale and retail markets.
Fire hazards[edit]
The long-held belief that beetle infestations and resulting deadkill lead to more devastating forest fires is currently being challenged. Though most firefighters would strongly disagree, ongoing NASA studies have shown beetle kill may actually reduce available small fuels and consequently limit the effect and reach of fires.[17]
Current outbreak[edit]
The current outbreak of mountain pine beetles is ten times larger than previous outbreaks.[18] Huge swaths of central British Columbia (BC) and parts of Alberta have been hit badly, with over 40 million acres (160,000 km2) of BC's forests affected.[19] Under the presumption that the large areas of dead pine stands represent a potential fire hazard, the BC government is directing fuel management activities in beetle areas as recommended in the 2003 Firestorm Provincial Review.[20] Harvesting affected stands aids fire management by removing the presumed hazard and breaking the continuity of the fuels. These fuel management treatments are specifically designed to reduce interface fire threats to communities and First Nations located in the infestation zone. The interface is the area where urban development and wilderness meet.
As of May 2013, the Pine Beetle is aggressively devastating forests in all 19 Western States and Canada, effectively decimating approximately 88 million acres of timber at a 70-90% kill rate. Over 13,000 miles of power lines are being endangered with falling trees that increasingly raise the risk of fires that could melt down our grid and cause widespread problems for millions of customers. The mountain pine beetle has affected more than 900 miles (1,400 km) of trail, 3,200 miles (5,100 km) of road and 21,000 acres (85 km2) of developed recreation sites over 4,500,000 acres (18,000 km2) in Colorado and southeastern Wyoming; other outbreaks encompass the Black Hills of South Dakota and extend as far south as Arizona, and as far north as Montana and Idaho. The US Forest Service is working on a hazard tree removal strategy, prioritizing high-use recreation areas, such as campgrounds, roads and National Forest Service lands adjacent to vulnerable public infrastructure such as power lines and near communities.[21]
A lodgepole pine tree with a pitch tube
A lodgepole pine tree infested by the mountain pine beetle, with visible pitch tubes
Invaded pine tree forest on the slopes of Chancellor Peak in Yoho National Park, Canada
A pine tree forest north of Breckenridge, CO shows infestation in 2008. Currently, over 15 million hectares are either infected or destroyed by the mountain pine beetle.
Pine beetle damage in E. C. Manning Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada, as of August 2010
Mountain pine beetle damage in Rocky Mountain National Park as of January 2012
The outbreaks may be a consequence of global warming. Previously, cold spells had killed off bark beetles which are now attacking the forests.[22][23] The longer breeding season is another factor encouraging beetle proliferation. The combination of warmer weather, attack by beetles, and mismanagement during past years has led to a substantial increase in the severity of forest fires in Montana.[23][24] According to a study done for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Science, portions of Montana will experience a 200% increase in area burned by wildland fires, and an 80% increase in air pollution from those fires.[25][26]
Effect on the carbon cycle[edit]
Researchers from the Canadian Forest Service have studied the relationship between the carbon cycle and forest fires, logging and tree deaths. They concluded by 2020, the pine beetle outbreak will have released 270 megatonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere from Canadian forests. There is yet to be an accepted study of the carbon cycle effect over a future period of time for North American forests, but many scientist believe we are at a 'tipping point' of our Western Forests becoming a source of carbon off-put that is greater than that of a 'carbon sink'.[18]
Effect on water resources[edit]
Hydrologists from the University of Colorado have investigated the impacts of beetle-infested forests on the water cycle, in particular, snow accumulation and melt. They concluded that dead forests will accumulate more snowpack as a result of thinner tree canopies and decreased snow sublimation. These thinned canopies also cause faster snow melt by allowing more sunlight through to the forest floor and lowering the snowpack albedo, as a result of needle litter on the snow surface.[27] Augmented snowpack coupled with dead trees that no longer transpire will likely lead to more available water.
Biofuel/alternative energy production from beetle-killed trees[edit]
The huge number of beetle-killed trees poses a substantial risk of devastating forest fires. Forest thinning to mitigate fire danger is expensive and resource-intensive.[28] Attention is turning to ways to turn this liability into a source of cellulosic ethanol.
Leaders in western U.S. states and Canadian provinces have promoted legislation to provide incentives for companies using beetle-killed trees for biofuel or biopower applications. Sellable commodities resulting from MPB damage can help subsidize the cost of forest thinning projects and support new job markets. Colorado's Department of Energy recently provided $30 million toward construction of the state's first cellulosic ethanol plant, to convert beetle kill into ethanol. Lignin, a byproduct of the process, can be sold for applications in lubricants and other goods.[29]
See also[edit]
- Biopesticide
- Chitosan
- Community Economic Diversification Initiative, an important component of Federal Mountain Pine Beetle Program provided by Western Economic Diversification Canada
- US Forest Service
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Diane has always had a close relationship with Thaydra, her only daughter. So when postpartum depression (PPD) took hold of Thaydras life after the birth of her first child, Diane stepped in and was determined to help her fight it.
It wasnt long after Thaydra returned home from the hospital with her first baby boy, Stephen, when Diane began to notice a change in her behavior. She immediately became concerned while spending a week at her daughters home to help with the new baby while her son-in-law was on a business trip.
When I got there, all I got from Thaydra was blank stares and confusion, Diane said.
Although Thaydra tried to hide her constant crying and mood swings from her mom, Diane noticed that her daughter was withdrawn and unable to focus on tasks that she normally handled during a regular day.
Diane thought her daughter was just overwhelmed with her new role as a mom. So, she decided to help by taking on some of Thaydras house work and chores. She did the food shopping and laundry, but instead of getting better Thaydra cried for hours on end every day and was getting worse.
She confronted Thaydra who admitted that she felt depressed and that she had not been sleeping or eating. Diane insisted her daughter make an appointment with a psychologist. After discussing the situation with her husband, they reached out to a psychologist who was family friend to get help.
Thaydra was referred to a psychiatrist and began a regimen of antidepressants and regular therapy sessions. Close to a year later, Thaydra began to feel normal again.
Three years later, Thaydra became pregnant with twins and despite her doctors attempt to take preventative measures with medication and therapy, PPD set in before she left the hospital with the new babies.
Thaydras second bout with PPD was much, much worse, Diane recalls.
Again, Diane stepped in to help Thaydra with the babies. She also took on the chores, ran errands for the family and did their laundry. It pained her to see her daughter in such a dark place.
She began calling all the local hospitals trying to figure out what to do next. When she finally found a support group for new moms, Diane was relieved. She told Thaydra about it and even went with her to make sure she felt comfortable. After each session, Diane slowly backed off until she finally got Thaydra to attend the group on her own.
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MC hosts Invitational Choir Festival Feb. 21
MC hosts Invitational Choir Festival Feb. 21
Feb. 5, 2013
Contact: Chloe Kennedy, News and New Media Writer
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The Maryville College Concert Choir will host an Invitational Choir Festival on Thurs., Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts' Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre.
This semester's festival, titled "A Song for South Sudan," will serve as a benefit concert for Africa Education and Leadership Initiative (Africa ELI), a registered international non-governmental organization based in Knoxville that focuses on bridging gender gaps in South Sudan through education. The mission of Africa ELI is to empower women in South Sudan to serve as national, local and family leaders; engage in business enterprise; improve health practices; and effectively counteract forces of conflict and oppression.
Participants include choirs from Pellissippi State Community College, directed by Bill Brewer; Maryville College, directed by Stacey Wilner; Heritage High School, directed by Chris Clift; Baylor School of Chattanooga, directed by Vic Oakes; Karns High School, directed by Caryn Marlowe; Bearden High School, directed by Mary Sexton; the Highlander Chorale, directed by Jill Purvis; and Heritage Middle School, directed by Carol Ward.
"During the festival, a student representative from each choir will speak about the value of educational, economic and health opportunities we have so readily available in the United States – and our responsibility as citizens to work to counteract forces of conflict and oppression that exist in the world," said Stacey Wilner, coordinator of choral music at MC.
During the event, Dr. Ariane Schratter, associate professor of psychology at Maryville College and an ex-officio board member of Africa ELI, will speak briefly to the audience, and the MC Concert Choir will perform during a brief PowerPoint presentation.
"The positive impact of Maryville College students and faculty on Africa ELI-sponsored students in The Republic of South Sudan (RSS) cannot be overstated," said Anita Henderlight, executive director of Africa ELI. "Recent MC graduates have assisted with programming and teaching in South Sudan. Several MC students have donated time to produce marketing materials for us to distribute in communities. Various campus groups have raised awareness and contributed financial support in order for the young people in South Sudan to get to go to school.
"The Choir Festival and Benefit Concert is yet another way that MC students are reaching out and helping to give a boost to young war survivors who dream of graduating from high school. When Maryville College and Africa ELI partner on behalf of the girls and boys in South Sudan, it's a win-win situation for all."
The concert is free and open to the public. Donation envelopes will be available for attendees who would like to make donations to Africa ELI to support the organization's efforts.
For more information, please contact Wilner at 865.981.8151 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Classical musicians fall off stages, run puffing after thieves who've stolen their music case, develop hiccups just before a solo, and lose their toupée to a gust of wind at an outdoor concert.
Classical music can be deadly serious — Górecki's Symphony of Sorrowful Songs — but also pompous and 'up itself.' Classical musicians, especially those who've been told from age four that they're geniuses, can be insufferable. That's not an argument for dumbing down, classical crossover, or endless Vivaldi's Four Seasons on Classic FM.
But it is possible, reasonable, even desirable, to laugh at, say, a puffed up operatic tenor, full of noise, wind, and a keen sense of his own importance, who falls, mid-aria, into the orchestra pit…. on condition only his pride is hurt. If laughter pops his ego, like a deflated balloon, where's the harm in that? Indeed, a bit of laughter-induced humility might improve him as a musician.
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The highly anticipated draws for the 2012 Thomas and Uber Cups Finals have been completed following a draw ceremony held in Wuhan, Hubei province, China today at the Wuhan Sports Centre.
With a concoction of gymnastics performance, fusion music and Wuhan cultural dances, the 2012 Thomas and Uber Cup draw ceremony was a vibrant fanfare held in a hall situated right above the Olympic-size indoor swimming pool.
It was well-attended by former World Champion, Han Aiping (pictured top right), and dignitaries from the China Badminton Association as well as Wuhan Municipality and Sports Administration officials. Indonesia secretary general Mr. Yacob Rusdianto was also present at the draw ceremony along with members of the public and sponsors.
The draw was witnessed by the BWF Deputy President Paisan Rangsikitpho (pictured second right) and BWF referee Dennis Li from Hong Kong.
2012 Thomas Cup Draws
Group A: China, Indonesia, England
Group B: Japan, Russia, New Zealand
Group C: Denmark, Malaysia, South Africa
Group D: Korea, Germany, USA
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Group A: China, Indonesia, South Africa
Group B: Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Netherlands
Group C: Korea, Germany, Australia
Group D: Japan, Denmark, USA
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For the knock out draw, to be held immediately after the group stage is completed, the four teams that had topped their group will be ranked according to their world ranking on the 17 May, and the top two seeds would then be separated each into one half.
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Solid list for The Fight Dr. Paul Williams at #1 is bold.
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Even finally relents and gives BHop a honorable mention.
My list below. Let's hear yours ...
1. Pac Man - Baddest man in boxing right now. Fun to watch. Impossible to stop as he moves in and hits you, then is safely away before you can retaliate. Best legs and leg movement of any boxer I've seen. Dominated top fighters at all weight classes from 120-145. Class act, takes the big fights, always get your moneys worth. Great for the sport. Fighting Hatton on May 2, can't wait.
2. Juan Manuel Marquez - Drew with Pac Man, then lost razor close decision in the rematch. Responded from Pac Man loss by TKO'ing Casamayor. Technically sound, hits hard, and throws accurate punches. As good as it gets. Fights Juan Diaz in Feb in what should be a great fight. Winner most likely advance to fight the winner of Pac Man/Hatton.
3. Joe Calzaghe - Unbeaten, hard to hit, and even tougher to beat. Slappy Joe doesn't look like hes inflicting a lot of damage, but the punches have more effect than it appears, especially after his opponents eat 40 of em a round for 12 rounds. Showed moxie in responding from 1st rd KOs, then beating BHop and Old Jones Jr. Kessler and Hopkins were great wins, but needs one more to really win over American fight fans. Seems leery to risk 0 in loss column though. Would love to see him fight Bad Chad Dawson.
4. Israel Vasquez - Warrior who has not fought in over 9 months after the epic back to back to back fights with Rafael Marquez, which took a physical and emotional toll on both guys. How could you not want to see a 4th Vasquez/Marquez fight? Chris John and Juan Manuel Lopez would also be must see matchups for IV.
5. Paul Williams - How good does the win over Margarito look now? Now Maragrito is afraid to fight him after Williams dismantled Quintana in the rematch of his only loss, then took down savvy vet Verno Phillips. A lot to dea with at welterweight with his size and power on that long skinny frame. Reminds me of Tommy Hearns. If Margarito keeps dodging him, could clean out light middle, or even move up to 160 to fight Pavlik or Abraham.
6. Antonio Margarito - Has been dominant since the Williams loss, destroying Golden Johnson and Cintron, then shocking a lot of people by taking over the Cotto fight midway through en route to a bloody battering of the welterweight king. Passed on Paul Williams rematch to take the safer fight with Sugar Shane Mosely. Tall, rangy, and relentless. And hits hard.
7. Rafael Marquez - Also has not fought in 9 months since the third fight in the Vasquez trilogy, which could have gone either way, and was one of the best fights I've ever seen. Same applies here as with Vasquez. Fight fans want a 4th fight. Other options out there though.
8. Bernard Hopkins - What can you say about this guy? Easy to hate, even easier to respect. A defensive wizard that showed the world this old dog can still hit too in his dismanting of the formerly unbeaten Kelly Pavlik. Next fight will be the one that yields him the most dough, thus the reason why he is pressing for a rematch with Calzaghe.
9. Miguel Cotto - Still just 28, still a legit top ten lb for lb guy, and still the best body puncher in the sport. Looks to get back on track against Michael Jennings in Feb. After that win, will be angling for a Margarito rematch. Would love to see Mayweather come out of retirement and get in this mix at welter with Cotto, Margarito, and Paul Williams.
10. Ricky Hatton - After loss to Floyd, lackluster win over Lazcano ... DOMINATED Paulie Malignaggi, setting up mega pay day against Pac Man. Ricky is scrappy, likable, and has a huge following ... so he will always have high profile fights available to him. A great fighter, but probably just not good enough to beat legends like Floyd and Pac Man.
Just missed ...
Up and comers: Bad Chad Dawson, Juan Diaz, Juan Manuel Lopez, David Haye, Kelly Pavlik
The Untested Heavy: Wlad Klitschko
Cagey Vets: Ivan Calderon, Shane Mosely, Nate Campbell, Vic Darchinyan
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Gust P. Verleni, 91, of 105 Front St., died Monday March 25, 2013, in WCA Hospital.
Coming to the United States in 1930, he was born July 12, 1921, in Verlin, Albania, a son of the late Perickles and Venetria Stogionedis Verleni.
Prior to his retirement in 1985, he was employed by the former Watson Manufacturing as a spray finisher. He earlier had worked for Tillotson's for 19 years.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Falconer Moose Lodge and Lakewood Rod and Gun Club.
Surviving are four children: Vanessa (Mark) Elia of Canandaigua, N.Y., Connie (Timothy) Burns of Jamestown, Patricia (Kenneth) Felton of Lockport, N.Y., and Gust (Amanda) Verleni Jr. of Jamestown; four grandchildren: Ellen and Michael Burns of Jamestown, and John and Victoria Elia of Canandaigua; a sister, Agnes Spiro of Cleveland, Ohio; and two brothers: Dr. Tho-mas Verleni of Naples, Fla., and Nick Verleni of Jamestown.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, the former Stergioula Roufos, whom he married April 27, 1958, and who died Sept. 1, 2008; and a brother, Vangel Verleni in 1985.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. The Rev. George Zervos will officiate.
Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery.
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Stereoscopic 3D does not seem to be the next big thing at the moment since even high-definition televisions and Blu-ray disc players are not installed in every home. Nevertheless, there are several consumer electronics and technology companies, who are trying to convince everyone and themselves that stereo 3D is just about to go mainstream out of nowhere.
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has revealed in a presentation that all existing PlayStation 3 game consoles are firmware upgradeable to support stereoscopic 3D output. In addition, Sony promised new video game titles that support stereo 3D "in line with Sony's 3D strategy", reports Kotaku web-site.
Even though Sony deserves applauds for upgrading functionality of its latest video game system, stereoscopic 3D will hardly be truly required next year by the mass market. Current stereoscopic 3D technologies based on shutter glasses need panels that have refresh rates as high as 120Hz, which still have to become affordable enough. Moreover, even after they become affordable, it will take some time till gamers acquire them.
Consumers are interested in receiving stereoscopic 3D in the home, according to a recent In-Stat survey. However, they do not want to spend considerable amount of money on equipment that support this innovation, which, in turn, reduces interest of consumer electronics companies in popularization of home stereo 3D technologies.
About 25% of those who are at least somewhat interested in having the ability to view 3D content at home are unwilling to spend extra on a 3D TV. Another 43% want to spend on extra $200 or less on the new TV (vs. non-3D HDTV set). The situation is similar with Blu-ray players: 31% of respondents who were at least somewhat interested did not want to spend more for a 3D Blu-ray player. Another 33% want to spend less than $50 for a 3D Blu-ray player over a 2D player. In-Stat expects the price differential for 3D products will be higher than the aforementioned amounts at product introduction, so fewer consumers are likely to buy 3D equipment until prices decline.


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Doris Mau
Doris Emma Mau, age 91, of Mankato, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, surrounded by her family at Pathstone Living in Mankato.
Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 15, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mankato with Rev. Wayne Eichstadt officiating. Burial will be prior to the service at 10 a.m., Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Emerald Township, Faribault County.
Visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, at Northview North Mankato Mortuary, 2060 Commerce Drive, in North Mankato. Visitation will also be held at the church one hour before the service on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Mayo Clinic Health Systems – Hospice Program or Immanuel Lutheran School.
Doris was born March 11, 1922 to Edward and Emma (Nagel) Runge in Barber Township, Faribault County, Minnesota on the family farm where she grew up. She attended rural school District 55 in Barber Township and graduated from Delavan High School in 1940. After graduation she remained at home helping her mother with a large garden, especially picking a lot of strawberries. She also helped her with all her flowers, chickens, etc. and in the fields with field work.
Doris was very active in 4-H for 10 years in leadership and also won many honors and ribbons. She was the Faribault County dress review queen, earning a trip to the state fair. She returned to the state fair another year after winning grand champion in sewing.
Doris married Ruben Mau on November 4, 1941 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Emerald Township. They moved to Tolley, North Dakota to farm with Ruben's brother for one year and then returned to the Blue Earth area to farm. On the farm she loved her flowers, gardening, raising berries, sewing, crocheting, and bowling. They moved to Mankato in 1967 where they bought a rooming house for girls, which they owned for 18 years, in 1984 they sold this and bought their present home. After moving she still bowled, wove rugs, sewed quilts and crocheted afghans for her family and took care of her yard and flowers.
Doris is survived by her children, Sharon (Elton) Rhoda of Elmore, Marilyn (Robert) Timm of Mankato, Barbara Voth of New Ulm, Steven Mau of Mankato; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and extended family.
Doris was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ruben in 1994; son-in-law, Jim Voth in 2008; sister, Rosa (Ben) Weise; two brothers, Arthur (Alice) Runge and Harvey (Theone) Runge.


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In his first major address as Secretary of State, John Kerry spoke about young people acting as a "global cohort." He spoke about a generation proficient with technologies that keep them connected in ways no prior generation has ever been, and the opportunities that this presents all of us.
On his inaugural trip overseas, Secretary Kerry engaged this generation during #YouthConnect, a special event at the high-tech, coffee shop Basecamp in Berlin. The Secretary and more than 100 young people discussed foreign policy and global issues. The participants demonstrated a keen sense of global citizenship by asking questions about a broad range of topics and regions. This event illustrated that young people do want to engage with U.S. diplomats and policymakers to find solutions to issues of global concern.
The United States has traditionally tackled tough questions of security and economics with our counterparts in Europe. By traveling there on his first trip as Secretary of State, Secretary Kerry reinforced our commitment to our European partners. We consider young people an important part of that partnership and will continue to engage them on issues that matter not just to our transatlantic relationship, but to our common foreign policy goals.
My office, the Office of Global Youth Issues, aims to ensure that the perspectives and ideas of young people are incorporated into policy discussions. In my frequent interactions with young people from all over the world, I have seen that this idea of global citizenship is far reaching. Youths in Europe -- and every other region -- are acting locally to engender positive change, economic opportunity, and stability, while also thinking globally about international issues and how they might make an impact.
Through events like #YouthConnect, engagement with more than 50 Embassy Youth Councils, and social media interactions, the State Department is ensuring that young people are able to contribute meaningfully to policy conversations. These discussions often result in youths devising their own solutions for specific concerns. It is through active participation and problem-solving that young people will develop the skills they need to go from global citizens to global leaders. We do not aim to solve problems for the next generation, but with them.
In Berlin, Secretary Kerry acknowledged the positive potential of this well-connected generation and invited youths to join with the United States and their peers around the world to "pull each other together to solve really big serious challenges." That is the opportunity I believe this generation represents.
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Norwegian lawyer Tom Tysbo is riling against agencies in todays Propaganda, Norway.
"Advertising people and their agencies create new products and new names for their clients, without much focus at all on the legal side of things", said Tom Tysbo to Propaganda.
"There are plenty of examples that are legally and language wise total catastrophes, like when they launched Honda Jazz in Norway."
Honda jazz was to be named Honda Fitta in Norway - "Small on the outside but large on the inside" was their slogan.
Fitta is a part of the female anatomy - a proud old word in Norse, these days it translates more or less exactly to the english word - cunt. In Swedish, Norweigan and Danish.
I'm not driving a cunt-mobile no matter how cheap it is. ;9
Now, can someone explain what that slogan is trying to say?
"Honda Fitta er liten utenpå, men stor nær man kommer inn."
.. small on the outside, large when you get inside.... Okay, that might be a good thing for a car..... but..
you are effing kidding me!!?
Is there a Norwegian double entendre in that tagline that gets lost in the translation?
Crazy! And amusing!
Honda what!!!
yeah.. really. And they think "FCUK" is bad.
double entendre... I'm not sure what you mean by that, but I can assure you that Fitta means by no exception "the cunt".
I am not too familiar with Norse and runes, but as I am Norwegian myself, I should know that 'fitta' is Norwegian for 'the cunt'. 'Fitte' (notice that the 'A' has been replaced with an 'E') means just 'cunt'.


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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (143 votes).
In short: The perfect challenge - superbly organisedIn full: This is an awesome race with amazing scenery en route. The crowds are great and the marshals encouraging. The event runs like clockwork and there are actually hardly any queues for the loos - that is a first!!It is hilly though - but so much fun, that you tend to forget about them after a while. A challenging, but oh so worthwhile a race.Date of review: October 10, 2012
In short: Very good event , recommended to anybodyDate of review: October 10, 2012
In short: A well organised, scenic, atmospheric half marathonIn full: This was my first time entering the Basingstoke half marathon having been a spectator the year before and feeling I should be running!The entry procedure was simple and on arrival at the start/ finish area it was easy to find the chip collection point and baggage drop. Friendly helpers made this easy and efficient. Also got a good quality technical t-shirt, which I noticed quite a few runners wore during the race.The start area was conveniently located and allowed everyone to get moving fairly quickly following the gun. I started around the mid pack, but would have found it difficult to get towards the front if I was late getting to the starting area.The race was brilliant, with well organised marshals, scenic route (shame about the fog), and plentiful water stops along the traffic free route. A few big hills to contend with but great atmosphere at the village's en route really helped to spur me on.The finish area was well organised with volunteers taking off your chip and easy collection of medal and some much needed good quality snacks. Unfortunately I didn't get a foil blanket (was unlucky at my timing coming through as they were trying to locate more blankets) but baggage collection was quick and easy to get my warm clothes on.Overall I would definitely recommend this race and will be taking part next year. Thanks to the organisers, marshals, helpers and spectators for making this a great event.NB-I'm a casual runner and achieved my target time of 1.57 Date of review: October 10, 2012
In short: Really enjoyed the run. The hills were a challenge but I still managed a PB.Date of review: October 9, 2012
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In short: Challenging but a great fun atmosphereIn full: This was my second half marathon, did run to the beat last year and enjoyed it but this race was much more scenic and welcoming. Knocked five minutes off and was very pleased I did a lot of hill training. Loved going pasted all the country villages and pubs all supporting really well.Date of review: October 9, 2012
In short: A great 2nd year!In full: I was worried about how year 2 would pan out for the Basing half, but it didn't disappoint. Great Crowds on route, Cliddesden looked heaving with people, but lets not forget the others in the more remote places stood in pairs or even on their own watching. Great event, well organised and still had that friendly feel. bring on next year.Date of review: October 9, 2012
In short: Other Halves Take Note!In full: In just its second year, the Basingstoke HM is one of the best organised races I have done. From the regular Facebook entries leading up the race, to the slick running of the event on the day, you get the feeling that they know what they are doing and more importantly care about it too.This will become one of the major events in the South I have no doubt. Thanks to all the marshals, and the good people of Basingstoke for the brilliant support!Date of review: October 9, 2012
In short: My very first half-marathon, was a fantastic experience and am definitely encouraged to do anotherIn full: Was a bit apprehensive at the beginning as I had no idea about general protocol at these things; however organisation was good and it was obvious where I needed to go and when so there was no stressing on my part. Lovely scenic route, shame about the fog, but it was wonderful and peaceful. There were some hills, no one could deny that! But, the whole warm and fuzzy feeling I got from being in the race kind of levitated me up them. Lovely to see supporters at some points round the route, they really put a smile on my face.Good signage and water stations, marshalls were brilliant.Finish line well organised, no faffing about and then plenty of room to circulate afterwards without getting in anyones way. I had a thoroughly good day and a 260 finish position was more than i hoped for.Date of review: October 9, 2012
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 20, 2011) –The U.S. Men's Sitting Volleyball Team will host Canada in two exhibition matches on Oct. 21 and 22 at the University of Central Oklahoma Wellness Center in Edmond, Okla., as both teams prepare for the 2011 Parapan American Games.
"This weekend is really important for us for preparing for the Parapan American Games," team captain Brent Rasmussen (Omaha, Neb.) said. "We are favored to win the matches, but we want to make sure we win them with flawless play. My goal for the team is to play as clean as possible and with minimal errors."
The Canadian men's sitting team is making the trip to Edmond, as part of a joint training session with the U.S. Men's Sitting Team. As part of a unique opportunity for international competition, the teams have scheduled two matches for the weekend to prepare for the Parapan American Games to be held Nov. 10-23 in Mexico, where the winner will earn a spot at the 2012 London Paralympic Games.
"It is difficult for us to play as many matches as we would like to in preparation for a big event like the Parapan American Games," USAV Sitting Volleyball Director Bill Hamiter (Bethany, Okla.) said. "Hosting Canada is valuable way for both countries to be competition ready. It provides the players an opportunity to execute at a consistently high level, which they will have to be ready to do at the upcoming qualifying tournament. The team will be cementing it's subbing and tactical schemes as well."
The teams will face off on Oct. 21 at 6:30 p.m. and on Oct. 22 at 3:30 p.m. The matches are open to the public and admission is free and attendance is greatly encouraged. For those unable to attend the matches, live streaming is available by clicking here.
"This will be our last camp before heading down to Mexico," Rasmussen said. "Our goal is to play clean and error free on our side of the net."
U.S. Men's Sitting Volleyball Team
Name (Hometown/Resident athletes at the University of Central Oklahoma are noted)
Dan Regan (St. Louis, Mo./Edmond, Okla.)
Charlie Swearingen (Gulfport, Miss./Edmond, Okla.)
Ed O'Neil (Amherst, Mass./Edmond, Okla.)
Eric Duda (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Edmond, Okla.)
James Stuck (New Kensington, Pa./Edmond, Okla.)
Edgardo Laforest (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
Brent Rasmussen (Omaha, Neb.)
J. Dee Marinko (Newcastle, Okla.)
Hugo Storer (San Juan, Puerto Rico)
Sam Suroweic (Everett, Wash.)
Roderick Green (West Monroe, La./Edmond, Okla.)


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Resistol fur felt hats are painstakingly made to meet the most exacting of standards. This Resistol cowboy hat is made with superior quality fur for durability, beautiful sheen, and silken feel. Resistol fur cowboy hat features a 4" cattleman crease hat crown and 4" hat brim. Black band with silver-tone conchos. Texas Ranger lining. Leather sweatband.
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my 2 and 3 1/2yo both love this it is basic enough for them but still starts to teach basic bone names wish they had it for other body systems i would buy them all.
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I love this puzzle. After seeing a skeleton at a visit to the doctor we call him Mr. Bones. When we play we the puzzle my husband, 3.5 year old daughter and I call each other Dr. Daddy, Dr. Rachael & Dr. Mama. The Skeleton Floor Puzzle is great to compare the bones to your own limbs to demonstrate where they go. It is fun and easy to clean up and store.


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Ray-finned fishes generally avoid predators in two ways, through behavioral adaptation and physical structures, such as spines, camouflage and scents. Usually, several behavioral and structural tactics are integrated because it is advantageous for fishes to break the predation cycle (1-4) in as many places as possible, and the earlier the better. For instance, (1) the primary goal of most fish is to avoid detection, or avoid being exposed during certain times of the day. If detected, (2) a fish might try to hide very quickly, blend in with the surroundings, or school; (3) if the fish is about to be attacked then it must try to deflect the attack, and if attack is unavoidable (4) the fish will try to avoid being handled and possibly escape. Therefore, many fishes avoid even the chance of attack through particular cycles of activity, shading (or lighting, see below) and camouflage, mimicking, and warning coloration. (Helfman, Collete, and Facey, 1997; Moyle and Cech, 2004; Parrish, 1998)
For example, fishes usually avoid dusk because predators often take advantage of quickly changing light conditions that make it difficult for prey to see predators. (Species that feed at dusk are termed crepuscular and include CarangidaeLutjanidae , Elopidae , Fistulariidae and Serranidae). Most ray-finned fishes feed during daylight hours (diurnal), when they can see predators. Zooplanktivores, cleaner fishes, and many herbivores are abundant and conspicuous by day but hide within the reef at night. Several Labridae and Scaridae even secrete a foul-smelling mucous tent or bury themselves in the sediment for protection. Shoaling, which is common among many groups (found in Gasterosteidae , Centrarchidae , Gobiidae and many others), provides many benefits as a daytime defense. Some predators actually mistake shoals for large fish and avoid attacking. Also, when shoals detect predators they form a tight, polarized group, or school, that is able make synchronous motions. Attacking predators may find it difficult to isolate individuals as the school morphs around them, and some groups (Lutjanidae , Mullidae , Chaetodontidae , Pomacentridae , etc.) even mob the predator, nipping and displaying, to thwart an attack. (Helfman, Collete, and Facey, 1997; Moyle and Cech, 2004; Parrish, 1998)
Because many larger species of zooplankton and other invertebrates come out at night, several groups have developed nighttime feeding patterns (nocturnal) and associated defense mechanisms. Many of these groups, including Anomalopidae , Leiognathidae , Monocentridae and some Apogonidae , have luminescent organs. While luminescence is likely used for communication (shoaling and mating) and catching prey (via luminescent eyes, which can be turned on and off (!), and baits), several species use luminescence for defense. Rows of lights along the bottom of the body make these fishes indistinguishable to benthic (living at the bottom) predators because they match the intensity of moonlight or dim sunlight shining down. This peculiar method of invisibility is similar to countershading, which is common in several other pelagic ray-finned fishes (as well as Elasmobranchii). Countershaded fishes are graded in color from dark on top to light on bottom, rendering them invisible from nearly any angle because their coloring is opposite that of downwelling light; the light reflected is equivalent to the background (as above). Two other methods by which pelagic fishes remain invisible are by having a shiny coating (mirror-sided), as in Engraulidae , Cyprinidae , Osmeriformes , Clupeidae and Atherinidae ; or by having transparent bodies, like Chandidae , Schilbeidae and Siluridae. (Helfman, Collete, and Facey, 1997; Moyle and Cech, 2004; Parrish, 1998)
Benthic ray-finned fishes also utilize numerous methods of camouflage (for both hunting and predator avoidance). A common and elaborate method in tropical seas is mimicking the background of the habitat (protective resemblance), which involves variable color patterns as well as peculiar growths of the skin that may resemble pieces of dead vegetation, Anthozoa , and a variety of bottom types (e.g. Pleuronectiformes). There are numerous examples of this type of crypticity, from Antennariidae and Syngnathidae that mimic the seaweed among which they hover, to Gobiesocidae , Centriscidae and Apogonidae that have black stripes resembling the sea urchins they use for cover. Another method of camouflage is to look and behave like something inedible, but remain conspicuous. Juvenile Haemulidae and Ogcocephalidae mimic certain types of Turbellaria and Nudibranchia that have toxins in their skin and associated bright coloration, making possible predators wary. (Helfman, Collete, and Facey, 1997; Moyle and Cech, 2004; Parrish, 1998)
Bold or bright coloration in ray-finned fishes (termed aposematic) usually means that the species posses a structural or chemical defense, such as poisonous spines, or toxic chemicals in the skin and internal organs. Acanthuridae and Scorpaenidae , for instance, have bold coloration to match scalpel-like and poisonous spines, respectively. Aposematic fishes also advertise their inedibility by moving slowly, instead of darting away when predators are present. However, displays of aggression back up this behavior. When disturbed, Trachinidae erect a dark-colored and highly venomous dorsal spine, while Tetraodontidae , also poisonous, puff up into a ball of spikes. (Helfman, Collete, and Facey, 1997; Moyle and Cech, 2004; Parrish, 1998)
Anti-predator Adaptations: Mimic; Aposematic; Cryptic


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The Gift of Iron
Iron requirements also soar during pregnancy. Both the mother and the baby need iron to build red blood cells. A pregnant woman's blood supply increases by 1/3 over the course of the pregnancy. Babies must grow their entire blood supply from scratch – and scratch includes iron. Iron is also a foundational building block of muscles and of a number of enzymes carrying out vital processes throughout the body.
Iron occurs naturally in a number of foods. Good sources include organic fruits and vegetables such as raisins, apricots, prunes (and prune juice), spinach, kale, and other greens. We get iron when we eat wonderful legumes such as dried beans, soybeans, peas, and lentils, and grains such as oatmeal. Especially rich sources of iron include meat, fish, poultry, and eggs. Liver tops the list. Clearly pregnant women are designed to eat more of at least some of these foods. Iron is one good reason for this, but there may be others not yet discovered. Perhaps iron is one reason why women lay awake dreaming of some of these foods (I can almost smell the juicy cheeseburger with sliced apricots).
A savvy meal planner and smart cookware turn up the heat on iron intake. Eating or drinking foods high in vitamin C (such as orange juice) at the same time as foods high in iron helps the body to absorb and use the iron. Cooking in iron pans can also add iron to foods.
Many foods, especially cereal grains, are now iron-fortified. The iron here is poorly absorbed, but manufacturers have dumped in enough iron to make up for this. In addition, prenatal vitamins contain plenty of iron.
Pregnant women need about 27 mg of iron per day to supply themselves and their babies. A healthy baby born at term should have a store of about 500 mg of iron in her body, all of it a gift from her parents.
Read More from: Eating for Two: A Guide to Mother's Nutrition during Pregnancy
Eating for Two: Part 1 – Pregnancy A Special Time
Eating for Two: Part 2 – Folate and Iron
Eating for Two: Part 3 – How Much Folate Do You Need?
Eating for Two: Part 4 – The Gift of Iron
Eating for Two: Part 5 – Vitamin B6 and Iodine
Eating for Two Part 6 – Zinc
Eating for Two: Part 7 – Niacin, Riboflavin, Thiamin, Pantothenic Acid, and Omega-3
Eating for Two: Part 8 – Not Found in Most Prenatal Vitamins!
Eating for Two: Part 9 – Calcium!?
Eating for Two: Part 10 – Calories
Eating for Two: Part 11 – Liver
Eating for Two: Part 12 – Chocolate
Eating for Two: Part 13 – Eating for the Future


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I have a custom 42" Pompeii with a low-dome being built. Can anybody guess who is building it?
Craig, I've been meaning to ask, what's your dome height?
Well, it is low dome compared to a standard Tuscan 42" at 20".
I can.
I'm putting my money on Craig being the mystery helper. He can do everything else, why not build ovens too?
I'm sticking with Tom.....say, Peter lives in Texas also ,correct? Hmmmm......
Peter, I wouldn't sell yourself so short. If, while performing your moderator duties, you've read a fraction of all the oven related posts in this forum, you should have more oven knowledge than most.
Get this-- when I asked how long it would take, he said a couple of days. Then a week to dry and fire.


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Fabulous Twisted and Braided Updo
This is such a fabulous look as this young woman has her hair styled into this sexy and classy updo. The look is perfect for a wedding or prom. The hair is taken from all around and twisted into different areas on the head. The hair has also been braided at back, and woven into the updo at back.The hair for this cut is long.A warm, chocolate brown hair colouring is a great colour.
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