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Publication Date: 6/1/2006
Citation: Tillman, P.G. 2006. Susceptibility of pest Nezara viridula (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae) and parasitoid Trichopoda pennipes (Diptera: Tachinidae) to selected insecticides. Journal of Economic Entomology. 99(3):648-657. Interpretive Summary: In 2004, stink bugs were responsible for an estimated $6.5 million dollars in costs associated with crop loss and insecticide costs across the US. Since resurgence of key pests and outbreaks of secondary pests can occur with treatments that destroy natural enemies, insecticide selectivity is an important issue in integrated pest management. Thus, the objective of this research was to compare the toxicity of the insecticides Assail, Baythroid, Bidrin, Centric, Steward, and Vydate to the pest stink bug, the Southern green stink bug (SGSB), and a fly parasite of this stink bug, Trichopoda pennipes, when exposed to dried residues of these insecticides and when feeding on these insecticides. Generally, Bidrin, Vydate, Baythroid, and Centric were highly toxic to both the SGSB and T. pennipes. Feeding on food contaminated with Steward was basically non-toxic to N. viridula, but highly toxic to T. pennipes. Since none of these six insecticides were selective to T. pennipes, chemical interventions with these insecticides should be applied only when this pest reaches economic threshold in cotton to conserve this natural enemy of the SGSB and other natural enemies in cotton fields.
Technical Abstract: Susceptibility of a pest stink bug, the brown stink bug (BSB), Euschistus servus (Say) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), and the predatory stink bug, the spined soldier bug, Podisus maculiventris (Say) (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae), to cyfluthrin, dicrotophos, indoxacarb, oxamyl, and tralomethrin, insecticides used for stinkbug control in cotton, was compared in residual and feeding tests. Both insect species responded very similarly to dicrotophos, oxamyl, and tralomethrin in tarsal contact and feeding toxicity studies. Dicrotophos and oxamyl residues were highly toxic to nymphs and adults, but tralomethrin only slightly toxic to nymphs and non-toxic to adults. Feeding on dicrotophos-treated food resulted in moderate mortality for nymphs, but little mortality for adults. Oxamyl and tralomethrin showed little feeding activity for nymphs and adults. Feeding through dry residues of cyfluthrin did not result in mortality for nymphs and adults of either insect species. However, P. maculiventris nymphs and adults were more susceptible to prolonged tarsal contact with dry cyfluthrin residues than BSB. Prolonged tarsal contact with dry indoxacarb residues did not result in mortality for nymphs and adults of either stink bug species. However, Podius maculiventris nymphs and adults were highly susceptible to indoxacarb when feeding through dried residues of the insecticide on fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith)(FAW), larvae. In contrast, feeding on indoxacarb residues on shelled pole beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) had very little adverse effect on E. servus. Unfortunately, none of the insecticides were selective against BSB so chemical interventions should be applied only when this pest reaches economic threshold in cotton to conserve P. maculiventris and other natural enemies in cotton fields.


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Marion F. Nagle, 61, was secretary at Elanco Chiro.
Marion F. Nagle, 61, of Ephrata, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 after a lengthy illness.
Marion was a longtime Ephrata resident and worked as a Secretary for Elanco Chiropractic, Inc. of Ephrata.
She is survived by her son: Jack Nagle of Akron; two sisters: Dianne, wife of Robert L. Martin of East Earl; and Sandra, wife of James Grubb of Denver; one brother: Richard L. Sweigart, husband of Linda of Denver; and one step-brother: Gary Meckley, husband of Robin of Lititz.
Marion was preceded in death by her son: Kevin M. Nagle; her father: S. Harry Sweigart; step-mother: Janet Sweigart; her mother: Joanne and step-father: Robert Meckley.
Funeral services were held June 4 at Paul L. Gravenor Home For Funerals with the Rev. Dave Musselman officiating. Place of interment was Hammer Creek Mennonite Cemetery, Lititz.
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5 on June 06, 2016
Nice two night stay for a family wedding down the street - Very clean, cozy, quiet - people that run it and people that work there were so helpful and nice. Will definitely go again.
5 on May 25, 2016
Delightfully quaint. Peaceful and cozy. Breakfast was fresh & nutritious and once the owners were informed of my nut allergy, a meal was made "nut-free". Wonderful service! Our stay at Allen Harbour Breeze Inn was our first time in Harwixh Port, Cape Cod, but it will not be our last. Thank you, Marie & Jim and sweet Molly Sincerely, The Cowmans
4.8 on May 17, 2016
Made the booking over the phone. Marie was very helpful and made the reservation process easy. The entire place is nice, simple, clean and comfortable. Stayed in the Trellis room. The room felt very private and it had all the amenities that we needed: hair dryer, mini fridge, extra towels, small patio/deck. Kind, friendly and helpful staff. They were accommodating and assisted us with our travel plans. They also made recommendations for activities and restaurants. Prime location to see a lot of the cape. Quick walk to local beaches. Easy drive to take the ferry to Martha's Vineyard, to Chatham or even up to Truro or Provincetown. Highly recommend!
5 on May 05, 2016
Excellent experience from the warm welcome and overall gracious presence of the inn keepers. Rooms were clean and warm and felt as comfortable as home. Breakfast was a nice variety for us since we each have our own breakfast preferences. Location is lovely and accessibility to everything is great. Nice getaway
4.4 on May 03, 2016
My husband and I wanted a nice relaxing romantic weekend getaway. Allen Harbor Breeze Inn gave us just that. We arrived to the owners' (Jim and Marie) smiles. Chocolate covered strawberries, a clean and cute suite with a jacuzzi for two were waiting for us. The grounds are beautiful, even though the flowers were not all in bloom yet. The breakfast was great. Homemade breads, muffins, yogurt parfaits, fruit, coffee, tea. and juices were available. It was a great weekend!
4.6 on May 03, 2016
We come back to the Allen Harbor Breeze Inn every one to two years. The innkeepers, Jim & Marie, are very welcoming and helpful. Marie always makes sure to have a gluten-free breakfast option for me, which is much appreciated. TreeTop Suite has a gas fireplace, a foldout sofa, and t.v. in one room, separated by a bathroom with a whirlpool tub from a charming bedroom equipped with a t.v. and small refrigerator. In summer, pool is open. Kids must be monitored poolside.
4.6 on October 11, 2012
I found at Evensong a place to retreat, relax, engage in soul-feeding work, and it was wonderful! Daily worship at noon was offered, and I'm glad I participated. My family joined me for the last evening of my retreat -- they had such joy being in that place. Marie offered space to make a fairy house. The pool was cool, but still swimmable. The beds were comfortable and we felt blessed to be there. Thank you, Marie and Jim, for your hospitality. Can I come back?
5 on July 30, 2012
We enjoyed a week on the Cape staying at Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens, and highly recommend it to all! Jim and Marie are wonderful proprietors and do a great job of making sure all needs are met. We were able to have our son and daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren join us--we had adjoining rooms and all of us --three generations--found it so pleasant, comfortable, convenient, clean, hospitable, and perfect! We will definitely return!
4.8 on July 12, 2012
We highly recommend Allen Harbor Breeze Inn. We stayed at the Inn the past two years and are looking forward to returning again next year. The accommodations are comfortable, clean, and quiet. The grounds are beautiful and there are always flowers in bloom. Our hosts Jim and Marie are very courteous and helpful. The breakfasts are great and feature delicious home made goodies. Suzanne enjoyed her conversations with Marie where they shared gardening and baking tips. Suzanne and Andre
4.6 on May 07, 2012
This was our second visit to Allen Harbor Breeze Inn & Gardens. The first time we came alone, but this time we had our 15-month old in tow. It's a very accommodating place -- there are crayons and blocks the lobby he could play with, plus a high chair and breakfast muffins. Marie and Jim do a great job with making sure all guests feel comfortable -- it's a family friendly inn, but also one where other guests looking to enjoy the Cape sans children can get their space and not be bothered at the same time. We highly recommend it. Thanks again!
5 on October 30, 2011
My wife Karla and I have been visting every year since 2004 and just recently completed what was our 11th stay. We love the peace, tranquility and beauty of the Harbor Breeze so much that we stayed 5 days during our honeymoon in 2006. Our anniversary weekend since then has always included several days in the Tree Top Suite. The Tree Top Suite always feels spacious enough to spread out and relax and yet cozy at the same time. The deep jacuzzi tub is a welcomed treat. Jim and Marie are wonderful hosts and always take the time to chat with us and make us feel like we're at a home away from home. They always make sure our stay also includes a delicious and generous serving of our favorite French Toast Stratta! The Allen Harbor Breeze Inn and Gardens will be part of our Anniversary Tradition for many years to come! Patrick and Karla Linehan, Massachusetts
5 on September 17, 2011
Our weekend get-away at Allen Harbor Breeze Inn and Gardens was simply delightful...the 4 C's of accommodations: clean, comfortable, cozy and charming!...Marie and Jim are wonderfully attentive and welcoming hosts...homemade baked goods are de-lish and special touches to the continental breakfast, served in the intimate breakfast room overlooking the pool, make for a great start to the day...Inn location is central to activities and attractions on The Cape and Islands. We bicycled the Cape Cod Rail Trail and it was amazing and scenic...the Inns's well-appointed and cared-for grounds and gardens make for a relaxing stay...we'll be back next season! Thanks, Marie and Jim, for a memorable visit. Bob and Ellen in Connecticut
5 on July 28, 2011
We had a wonderful stay at the Allen Harbor Breeze Inn. The grounds were beautiful and very peaceful. Our room was spacious, bright and clean and we loved sitting outside our room in the gardens! We will definitely return to the Allen Harbor Inn if we are lucky enough to visit Cape Cod again!!
3.6 on April 25, 2011
Pleasant location, great to get to other areas of the cape and islands . Hosts are friendly. 5 minute walk to private beach!!
4.8 on June 22, 2010
Harbor Breeze is the place to go for a quiet Cape stay. The inn is located in a quiet neighborhood away from the traffic and noise of rte 28. It has a pool, beautiful gardens and comfortable rooms. Many have a private porch or deck. We love the homemade continental breakfast. The Innkeepers, Jim and Marie have created a peaceful setting that has kept us coming back for 7 years.


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An important part of MSRI's mission is to help develop the human potential within the mathematical community, including the important potential to be found among those groups historically underrepresented in mathematics.
MSRI collaborates with the other US NSF funded mathematics institutes to promote diversity. More information may be found on the NSF Mathematical Sciences Institutes web page http://www.mathinstitutes.org/. MSRI is also part of the Alliance for Building Faculty Diversity in the Mathematical Sciences. See http://www.math.ncsu.edu/alliance/
The MSRI Human Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) was the first human resources committee established by a mathematics institute, and has been in existence since 1993. Its charge is to aid the Institute's efforts to promote diversity in participation in MSRI programs and, more generally, in the mathematics profession. The Conference for African American Researchers in the Mathematical Sciences (CAARMS) was founded at MSRI in 1995. Another of the most successful and visible conferences in mathematics highlighting diversity is the biennial Blackwell-Tapia Conference. This conference was also started by MSRI. In addition, MSRI introduced the Modern Mathematics workshop as a preconference workshop to the SACNAS meeting.
MSRI Undergraduate Program for students from underrepresented backgrounds, or MSRI-UP has pointed over fifty minority students toward mathematics Ph.D.s in the first four years of its existence; the impact on diversity in our profession is likely to be quite great.
In accordance with this, it is MSRI policy that each of its programs should actively seek diversity among its participants in both gender and ethnicity.
This is an issue to which each program's organizing committee must give careful attention from the very beginning. A key element in accomplishing this is diverse representation on the program organizing committee itself. The presence of diversity in the proposed organizing committee will strengthen the proposal and be a factor in its evaluation. The Human Resources Advisory Committee (HRAC) will review the proposed composition of the program organizing committee and may suggest additional members in order to assure diversity.
To help the Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) and HRAC evaluate a program's progress in assuring diversity, the list of proposed participants submitted to SAC before its November meeting the year before a program, as well as the second list submitted the following January, should identify those proposed participants who are from underrepresented groups.
Each program will have an HRAC liaison to help it address these issues. This liaison might not necessarily come from HRAC's membership, but should be someone who works in an area related to the program's topic and who can help suggest participants from underrepresented groups, as well as assure that the program receives publicity among diverse segments of the mathematical community.
MSRI has hosted a number of diversity-oriented workshops.One important one was Promoting Diversity at the Graduate Level in Mathematics.The proceedings from this national forum appeared in the booklet.
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When Telstra told me about the NetMum competition I was really excited at the opportunity to reward some unsung heroes in the netball community – MUMS! Without mums the netball world would just not go round. Whether it is coaching, umpiring, catering, putting out the score sheets or leading the cheer squad they are vital to our sport.
My mum's support for me through my rise into the Australian Netball Team was unbelievably important to me, and I know that I couldn't have done it without her. Right from when I started playing she was always there on the sidelines cheering me on, making sure I had enough to eat and drink for carnival days and occasionally pulling me up if I got too far ahead of myself! When I started making NSW teams she would pile me into the car on a Friday evening with food, drink and a pillow to sleep on the way home, and drive me into the city for training – when I am sure she would rather have been at home putting her feet up at the end of a long week!
I would have loved to have the opportunity to enter my mum into something like the Telstra NetMum when I was younger. It would have been a brilliant way for me to be able to say thanks to her for being my number one supporter.
This year's ANZ Championship Grand Final is sure to be a thriller – the 2012 competition has been the most unpredictable so far and I am already looking forward to the finals series.
In the meantime we have 7 more rounds to get through, and I have just celebrated my first Mother's Day! Maybe you could keep the Mother's Day celebrations going by nominating your mum, or a mum you know who makes netball a great sport, as the 2012 Telstra NetMum. Not only will she be pleased as punch to have you write such great things about her, but maybe I will catch up with you both at the ANZ Championships Grand Final!
Nominate who you think deserves the "Telstra NetMum" title now and find out more by going to the Telstra Netboys Facebook page.
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May 21, 2012Reply
My mum Jodie Dixon deserves this award more than anyone else in the world. We have five children and not only do we do netball, soccer, little athletics I this year alone have made district netball teams through school, club rep teams and more. For every training session I am on time, and ready to go. My poor mum sits and watches myself and my brother with not a bad word to say, and also chase after my two brothers 3 and 2. Can't ask for a better supportive mum!
May 27, 2012Reply
I think My mum deserves to win Telstra Netmum because she is just the most amazing Mu ever.
I have only been playing netball for four years now but she has never failed to take me to games,training and tournaments. My mum works full time every week, shes so tired from work and she always take me to training Monday Thursday friday and to my games on Wednesday and Saturday, she just love coming along to my netball and cheers me on all the time, I don't think she has missed anyone of my games.
she's the most wonderful and dedicated mum, I couldn't ask for a better mother.
and that is why I want my mum to win Telstra netmum,
I love you mummy and what you do for me <33
May 29, 2012Reply
I think that my Mum deserves to win the Telstra NetMum competition because she is so supportive and just all round amazing. I am one of six children. All of my brothers and sisters play at least two sports apart from my 4 year old sister. My Mum always has us at all sport training every week. My sister (12) and myself (14) both this year and have been for the last 8years have played for club teams, rep teams, twilight, ladies comps and district teams. Mum makes sure that we are there on time every week, no matter where we need to be. She works as well and is tired when she gets home but still continues to have a positive attitude towards taking us to our sports. I would just really love it for my Mum to do something for her self. She's always doing stuff for others and doesn't get time to do anything for herself. I couldn't ask for a more supportive, caring Mum! I love you Mum and all that you have ever done for me ♥
May 30, 2012Reply
My beautiful mum should win netmum because she has been playing since she was 15, and has not stopped. She had a choise to play in the big legues but she chose to have me, so she didn't do it. She has supported me in everyday shape and form, even though we don't see eye to eye she is still there supporting me on the sode lines. She has givin me ideas and tactics of what I could improve on. I am a 15 year old girl and all I want to do is show my mum that I appreciate everything she has done and is now doing for me to become a better player and go further on in my career as a netball player. Even though I have a brother with a disability she still finds time to be there at every game and every training. I play 2 different netball accoiations that I play for and one of them I go around South Australia playing carnivals, and she is always there helping and encouraging me. I love my mum more Latham anything can you please pick her for a netmum!?!?
Jun 1, 2012Reply
Wow, is sounds like there are some amazing netball mums out there who are going above and beyond. Very sweet messages and a lot of love out there for mums.
If you haven't already, make sure you nominate your Telstra NetMum via facebook.com/netball before entries close this Sunday – you could win a VIP trip for two the ANZ Championship Grand Final and get the chance to meet Liz Ellis. Good Luck! Brendan
Jun 1, 2012Reply
My mum should win Netmum because she coaches me and my friends, she also coaches for a State League club and on a Saturday coaches 3 teams at our Association. This weekend she is coaching a 14 under rep team. My mum is organising a trip to Singapore so we can play over there. My mum is beautiful and loving of me and my brother and does lots of special things with us as well as all her netball. Mum is a great cook cooking us lots of yummy foods all week. We always have fun with mum, if I win this for my mum i will love to go and watch the ANZ Championships with her. I really love my mum and I love my netball.
My mum is always cheering on the sideline for me, but I think that my dad needs recognition. I'm not sure if I can enter him in this but it's important he gets notice. I love netball and have had my fair share of different coaches, but I think that the best one I have ever had was my dad. Twice a week dad puts up with eight teenage girly girls as our coach and makes sure that we are getting into it and unbearably (for us) getting our hands dirty. Dad has gone through all of the umpiring courses with me and he studies his coaching books and apps on the iPad. Dad goes to meetings every week and comes home with lots of stories to tell about the politics of it all, but he never gave up on making my childhood netball games memorable. Thanks dad.
My mum Sue Neal should win because me and my 3 sisters have played netball since we were little, and she has been there to take us to all trainings, all games. At age 57 she still takes us to games ,training and even just goes down to watch our other teams. She umpires every game when I play in the Saturday competition and score benches my sisters state league games every week. I play 6 times a week and every time she is there she is Wat you would call a super mum she's just amazing. I have two professional playing sisters and she still finds time to watch,coach and umpire my games that's why she should win 🙂
My mum Trish Foster, is most defiantly worlds most supportive mum. Not only does she direct a child care centre and run our own family business but she support her daughter through absolutely everything! My mum has honestly not missed a game! For the 10 years I have played netball she has done absolutely everything to make sure I am able to play my best! Supplying me with everything I need to make it to the top and complete my dream of playing for the fire birds. I have sat on the side line and looked up to her the same way I look up to Laura Gietz when she used to play for Queens land and play her best on the netball court. I appreciate everything my mum does for me and my netball! And for the past five years not only has she been an amazing mum and a best friend to me but she has stepped up as the role of my coach, dedicating more time to me and the community, again stepping up to make sure she can benefit my ability to play my best even more. she creates a bond with all her team member that she coaches, she organises us as a team to watch the fire birds, driving us all around to competitions and supplying us with fun, memories and skills. Most netball teams are given a uniform at the start of a season, my mum went out of her way to create Sharks shirts with getting sponsor ships for our team and chooses player of the match and is award with prizes form our sponsorships, no matter what playing ability my mum values each and every player no matter what and believes everyone brings something to the court. after every training session my mum drives many players home and every time we drive home and get a 50c cone from hungry jacks which is obviously the best of it all hahaha. I love my mum, Our team lovse my mum! And we love our netball it's defiantly a passion that we will always have in common!
And thats just SOME of the reason my mum should be rewarded for being the best netmum!
Jun 4, 2012Reply
I would like to nominate my mum. i am 18, i have a 21 year old brother and a 26 year old sister. Since my sister was 6 my mum has been our number one supporter, scorer, timer, coach and taxi driver! While in the mean time taking my brother to football games and trainings and also working full time! she is still to this day driving my sister and i to our netball games and trainings, while also coaching her own team! My mum is turning 50 in July and i know how much she would appreciate this as a treat!
Jun 5, 2012Reply
Hi Nicole,
We hope you visited the NetBoys Facebook page as listed in the blog and successfully nominated your mum. She sounds great!
– Sunil
Jun 24, 2012Reply
Hi I would like to nominate my mum helen.I'm 10 and the youngest of 4 we all play sport and she drives us around every where. She has played through out her childhood and finished last year in b grade.She is 43.She has coached,umpired,scored and has been the trainer tapping people's ancles hands etc. But now she is just on the side lines chearing us kids on she drives my sister to netball then drives then drives my brothers and I to another legue so i can play netball and my two brothers can play footy. But most of all i love her for being the best mum ever!
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Sixty percent of parents would like schools to provide better tools to help families enforce their child's learning outside the classroom, according to a recent survey of families
in the New York Tri-State area.To assist schools provide families with the tools they need, the McDonald's New York Tri-State restaurant owners are making available $50,000 in grants through the Together In Education grant program.
The program invites Far Rockaway educators and members of local Parent Teacher Associations and Parent Teacher Organizations to apply for grants ranging from $500 to $2,500, to implement projects that "tie" parents back to schools and help reinforce education both inside and outside the classroom. Additional information and applications can be found at New York Tri-State area McDonald's restaurants, at their website at www.mcdonaldsnymetro.com or the participating school's principal. All Together In Education grant applications must be postmarked by April 25, 2002.
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But for downshifters the "hip-pocket nerve" has been cauterised. Comprising at least a quarter of the adult population, they might be called "anti-aspirational voters". Perhaps a similar number may be considered to be closet anti-aspirational voters, those who agree with the basic values and life priorities of downshifters but lack the resolve or, in some cases, the wherewithal, to make the transition to downshifting.
The survey results show that the phenomenon is by no means confined to middle-class professionals and successful business people who can afford to cut their incomes.
Downshifters certainly include people in this category, but they are just as likely to be low and middle-income people who have decided to accept reduced incomes, live more simply and spend more time on activities other than making money.
The numbers of Australians taking the downshifting path appear to be growing. Many are baby boomers who have done well financially, but just as many are in their late 20s and 30s. Younger downshifters are somewhat more likely to articulate post-materialist values, those that explicitly reject consumerism in favour of simpler and more sustainable lifestyles. Many have taken advantage of the flexibility permitted by the deregulated labour market. They can more easily change jobs, work independently, reduce their hours and negotiate more time off.
Rejecting the consumerist definition of success takes courage, and the absence of everyday role models makes it all the more difficult.
It is unusual for prominent people to reject these values and when they do - as in the cases of former National Party leader Tim Fischer and Australian Consumer and Competition Commission chairman Allan Fels - their decisions to step down for family reasons attract widespread and sympathetic attention. But because they have been earning high salaries for a long time they do not provide suitable role models for ordinary people thinking of taking the plunge.
Downshifters frequently report that they feel the weight of social pressure because of their decision. They are seen to be "crazy" to reject higher incomes and the accoutrements of materialism. Or they are accused of trying to cover up failure. But downshifters have simply chosen balanced lives rather than lives obsessed with material acquisition. Those who remain the prisoners of overwork and consumer dreaming and find themselves beset by stress, ill-health and family strain will soon be seen as the crazy ones.
The old political parties compete with each other to demonstrate concern for "struggling families", promising tax cuts and middle-class welfare. The political system is geared towards trying to satisfy the noisy demands of middle-class whingers, demands that can never be satisfied because complaining is endemic as long as wealthy people feel somehow deprived.
Downshifters do not complain; they quietly go about their lives. There is a clash between their values and those embodied in Australia's political culture. They are disenfranchised because much of the political debate is preoccupied with things in which they have no interest or actively reject.
Unlike middle-class whingers, downshifters do not demand that governments solve their problems. They have been offered a "fistful of dollars" but have said "no thanks". And those who have consciously made a downward bracket leap are not worried by bracket creep. They are more likely to ask the government to ratify the Kyoto Protocol than give them a $30-a-week tax break.
They remain concerned about affordability; after all, they have reduced their incomes. But they have also proved to themselves that they can do without many of the things they previously took for granted.
The emergence of a large class of downshifters in Australia challenges the old political parties to rethink their most basic suppositions about what makes for a better society. A preoccupation with more growth and higher incomes is no longer enough. Thumbing its nose at the promises of consumerism, downshifting calls for a sea change in how we define success.
While the rhetoric sometimes changes, the promotion of consumerist values and growth at all costs is unrelenting and these are precisely the social goals that downshifters are rebelling against.
The pre-eminence of economic factors to the exclusion of others is at variance with the life priorities of downshifters, a divergence that no amount of family-friendly rhetoric can conceal. The main political parties remain a long way from redefining the Australian dream in a way that accords with the actions of the growing class of downshifters in the era of abundance.
Dr Clive Hamilton is executive director of The Australia Institute, a public-interest think tank (email@example.com).
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The conservative discord in the wake of the Newtown, Conn. massacre went up another octave on Monday when Rep. Steve Stockman (R-TX) threatened to file articles of impeachment if President Obama uses an executive order to try to reduce gun violence.
The White Houses recent announcement they will use executive orders and executive actions to infringe on our constitutionally-protected right to keep and bear arms is an unconstitutional and unconscionable attack on the very founding principles of this republic, Stockman said in a statement. I will seek to thwart this action by any means necessary, including but not limited to eliminating funding for implementation, defunding the White House, and even filing articles of impeachment.
Last week, Vice President Joe Biden reiterated the White Houses determination to see something done about gun violence following the Newtown shooting by confirming the White House is considering using executive orders. Obama also said hes on board with the idea at his press conference Monday.
Im confident that there are some steps that we can take that dont require legislation and that are within my authority as President, he said. And where you get a step that has the opportunity to reduce the possibility of gun violence then I want to go ahead and take it.
Mother Jones reported 14 actions the White House could take related to guns without Congress. None affect the possession of any kind of firearm or ammunition currently allowed by law. Obama specifically mentioned how we are gathering data, for example, on guns that fall into the hands of criminals, and how we track that more effectively, when asked about executive orders during the presser.
Nevertheless, the news the White House is considering executive orders has raged through the gun rights community and conservative politics. Last week, a Tennessee firearms instructor lost his handgun carry permit after he threatened to start killing people if the White House took executive action.
Additionally, a South Carolina Republican congressman said any executive order about guns smacks of tyranny
Stockman joined those ranks Monday, issuing his impeachment threat with the image of flag from the Texas revolution favored by gun rights supporters for its image of a cannon and the words come and take it. Like many in the doomsday prepper end of the gun rights community, Stockman sees the possession of firearms as the only protection against a rogue government. He called the talk of executive order an existential threat to this nation.
The Presidents actions are not just an attack on the Constitution and a violation of his sworn oath of office - they are a direct attack on Americans that place all of us in danger, Stockman said in the statement. If the President is allowed to suspend constitutional rights on his own personal whims, our free republic has effectively ceased to exist.


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this then Katelynn's father would know he was worthy to ask for Katelynn to be his wife. For he
had loved Katelynn since they were children. Even though he had never let her know his true
As the festivities begun Bryon began to realize that the people of Glen Roy was a lot
different than where he called home. Their customs of celebrating this night for one, but
everything was so magical. The storytelling, the songs, the dancing and feasting. He had never
seen anything like it before. They celebrated in his lands this day also but not the same as these
people of the Northern Lands. It was as if they were part of the magic all around them.
He had heard tell of the people in these lands. That they were born with the magic in them
and as he watched he began to wonder if the beautiful daughter of his host had put some magic
to use for herself, for he could not quit looking at her and when she danced he felt a stir in his
loins again. Katelynn saw he was watching her and began to make her movements more
elaborate. She found herself trying to entice the young man to watch her. But they were not the
only ones who noticed the way they were looking at each other. Eric noticed as well and he
became very enraged.
"How dare this stranger come among them and try to steal the heart of his love," Eric
thought. As Eric watched he knew he would have to fight for Katelynn's love.
The festivities went on till very late. With the children tucked away in bed. And the elders
of the village all slowly making there way as well, the younger ones stayed a little while longer
to listen to Bryon tell of his homeland and how things are there. To Katelynn it sounded all so
beautiful. The women of the courts in their finery and jewels. She could not even imagine what a
silk dress was. But she knew it must be beautiful from the way Bryon's eyes lit up when he spoke
of them.
That night as Katelynn lay awake on her cot she kept thinking of Bryon. She could not close
her eyes without seeing his handsome face and his deep blue eyes. As she drifted off to sleep she
was thinking of all the things he had spoke of. And she dreamed of them. But her dreams were
not of all the beautiful things he spoke of there was something clouding them. She saw the evil
Lord Drasken overlooking her people's lands, with lust in his eyes. Why was he here she
thought. We have nothing that he wants. But if she had known what she had seen in her dreams
was of things to come. She would have spoken to her father of them.
Katelynn was not the only one who was having a hard time going to sleep that night. Eric
was lying on his cot trying to think of a way to keep Katelynn and Bryon from seeing too much
of each other before it could be arranged for them to leave. But Eric knew that would be
impossible. It was a small village and there were a lot of preparations to do before they could
embark upon their journey. It was a four-day journey to the highlands where the thistle mint
grew if weather permitted. They would be able to ride most of the way. But the last part of the
journey they would have to walk the horses. Eric now wished he had not said he would guide the
stranger to the Highlands. But he had and now he must find a way to keep Bryon from wanting
to come back here after he had saved his homeland.


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4 but I've only been actively carrying for 3 weeks ;)
This is a discussion on How many states have you carried in? within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; With one or multiple permits how many states have you carried in with reciprocal agreements (including your home state)? I've carried in 8 states PA, ...
With one or multiple permits how many states have you carried in with reciprocal agreements (including your home state)?
I've carried in 8 states PA, WV, VA, KY, IN, VT, NH and ME.
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Unfortunatly only two others besides my home state of PA - Virginia and west virginia.
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If your head is up your *$$ you are unaware of danger. You are in the perfect position to kiss it goodbye.
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Louisana, Georgia, Virginia, Alabama & Florida.
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Fifteen states NC, VA, SC, GA, FL, TN, AR, OK, LA TX, KS, AL, MS, WV, OH.
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Mine's a short list...I don't like to get too far away from home. AR, MO, KS. Open carried in Kansas.
Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and I'm sure a few others that I don't remember. But those were the main three.
Home state of PA, along with VA and NC. Open carried once in PA...kinda. Only went from my front door to my truck/truck to gun store and vis-versa. If me and my buddy get the chance to do the road trip we are talking about, I should be adding half the country to this list
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I don't travel much... only on vacation...
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NC, VA, SC, GA, FL all on a NC permit.
Since I don't travel very much, I probably won't be adding any more states any time soon.
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THIS woman's record is a bit of a mouthful she's got the longest
tongue in the world.
Chanel Tapper, 21, who has a whopping 9.7cm tongue has
been officially certified by Guinness as having the world's longest licker.
Chanel, from Houston, US, shot to fame aged 13 when she was spotted sticking
out her monster tongue in a YouTube video.
In September Guinness invited Chanel to Los Angeles where they measured her
tongue and she narrowly beat two other female contenders to the record.
Student Chanel said she loves her record-breaking tongue.
She said: "I have always been silly and goofy. I love sticking my tongue out
at people.
"I started doing that back in school. I've never had a problem with having a
long tongue, it's just fun."
Chanel now has set her sights set on Hollywood after finishing her studies.
She said: "I'd love to be in a movie. I'm certainly pretty dramatic, so I
think I could have the acting gift.
"Really, I'd love to meet Adam Sandler, he's my favourite."


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I would have rated it a 10 if I had been to more campgrounds to compare it to. We had a great time fishing and swimming. This was our first trip in our motorhome. There were 2 adults and three kids and we all had plenty to do for 3 days. The only downside is the campground is so close to our house (30 miles) it feels a little like cheating. I think we were in site 34 which had a nice amount of privacy. The sites along that row were also terraced at different levels so you weren't looking right into your neighbors windows.
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One of my fave pony costumes to date (and there have been many) I loved it. I have to say it did feel like the 80's had thrown up on me but it still felt awesome. Not to mention that the costume went so well with the venue :D
My fave part was the guitar. Upholstery foam and papier mache FTW. Up close it wasn't as perfect as i'd wanted it to look, but it served it's purpose well and added to the costume. Plus it has all the raised decal that the Rockin' Beats ponies had on their guitars.
Another thing that was wonderful was a little neon pink bag i picked up for £1 at H&M. I went with the outfit so well and meant o could carry Sweet notes aroudn the con and also put lots of lovely ponies in it lol.
*Pic of Sweet Notes pony taken from PonylandPress*
This is cute! I like the style a lot~!
I absolutely love this =D You looked so pretty and colourful =D x.
awesum hun, will so be going with you to the next ponycon xx
haha this is incredible!
Thank you ^_^
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Thats amazing!! I'm so tempted to do a my little pony now Oo
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My husband hates cute decorations!
I always wanted something like this & now that I have this wonderful gift card I would liek to get it. How can I get him to agree? hmmm.....................
Thump him in the nostril.
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aww those are awesome, lol tell him its your card and you wanna buy them!
yup, i agree. just go out and buy what you want and when he comes home tell him oh well, it was my card, lol!
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aww those are awesome, lol tell him its your card and you wanna buy them!
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