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TOWN OF ULSTER, N.Y. -- The Town Board has been asked to stop the owner of a 13-acre parcel near Forest Hill Drive from running an egg-production business on the property.
The complaints on Thursday came from owners of about 20 properties, some of whom said the planned operation would change the neighborhood character.
"We paid an exorbitant amount of money for our houses up there, we pay an exorbitant amount of taxes every year, and if you (ask) any Realtor (to name) the top five reasons why the value of that house would go down, one of those top five reasons would be if there is a farm next door," said resident Mark Ennis.
Town Supervisor James Quigley said the property is in a district where farm activities are allowed.
Terri Lynn Valenti, the person proposing the egg business, said she began bringing animals onto her property last October and has applied to the Ulster County Planning Department for permission to conduct agricultural activities.
She said the business is being established to honor the wishes of her late great-grandmother, from whom the state purchased sections of the property under eminent domain procedures when state Route 28 was constructed.
"I'm sorry that those 20 families are there, but that land was there way before they were, and I intend with every bit of what I have in me to make her wishes come true," Valenti said.
Valenti said eggs produced on the site would be delivered and that no retail traffic should be expected.
Town Code Enforcement Officer Kathy Moniz said an inspection of Valenti's property found a cow, a calf, a small pig, ducks, six chickens and a pony. She also said a building had been constructed without town approval but was reduced in size to avoid needing a construction permit.
"I don't think there's a violation of any building permits," Moniz said.
Town Attorney Jason Kovacs said current activity on Valenti's property does not rise to the level of agricultural production.
"There's only a handful of assorted animals out there," he said. "On first glance, it would seem that they would qualify as domestic animals under the town code and the (state) Agriculture and Markets Law. ... It appears the property is currently in compliance with the town code."


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The term "malignancy" refers to cancerous cells that have the ability to spread to other sites in the body (metastasize) or to invade nearby (locally) and destroy tissues. Malignant cells tend to have fast, uncontrolled growth and do not die normally due to changes in their genetic makeup.
Malignant cells that are resistant to treatment may return after all detectable traces of them have been removed or destroyed.
Moscow JA, Cowan KH. Biology of Cancer. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2011:chap 185.
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Bud, Sweat, & Tees: Rich Beem's Walk on the Wild Side of the PGA Tour
Rich Beem became an overnight folk hero with his victory at the 2002 PGA Championship, where he dazzled fans with fearless shotmaking and glib one-liners. By the time Beem had stared down Tiger Woods in an epic back nine and then danced a goofy jig on the final green, the sports world was clamoring to know, "Who is this guy, anyway?"That question is answered in Bud, Sweat, & Tees, Alan Shipnuck's no-holds-barred look at modern professional golf. Shipnuck began tracking Beem during his rookie year in 1999, when he was a logo-free rube only a couple of years removed from a seven-dollar-an-hour job hawking cell phones. Beem and his hard-living caddie, Steve Duplantis, would find sudden fame and fortune, and Shipnuck enjoyed unparalleled access
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A CAMPAIGN to get Mid Devon recycling has got off to a great start in 2013. The Star is proud to be working with Mid Devon District Council to encourage people to recycle even more waste with our Be a Recycling Star campaign.
The district's overall recycling rate is just under 50%, but organisers hope to break that barrier by the end of March.
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A coalition of six Gulf Coast restoration advocacy groups praised the Senate today for passing the Surface Transportation bill with an amendment that would dedicate 80 percent of the Clean Water Act fines from BP and the other parties responsible for the Gulf oil spill to restoring the Gulf Coast. The current transportation bill expires on March 31.
The amendment, called the RESTORE the Gulf Coast States Act, is historic legislation that the full Senate passed last week with support from 76 senators, including every Senate Democrat and half of the Senate's Republicans. The Senate's approval of the RESTORE Act, whose lead sponsors include Senators Mary Landrieu (R-La.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Richard Shelby (R-Ala.), follows the House's recent approval of a similar RESTORE Act amendment sponsored by Congressman Steve Scalise (R-La.) that was attached to the House transportation bill.
"Faith leaders, conservationists and sportsmen, and strong majorities of voters from both ends of the political spectrum in Gulf states and across the nation agree that it just makes sense for the fines from the Gulf spill to come back to help repair the economic and environmental damage done to the Gulf," said a joint statement issued by Environmental Defense Fund, National Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation, The Nature Conservancy, Ocean Conservancy and Oxfam America. "We thank the Senate leaders who have made this victory possible for the Gulf. Now we look forward to Congress passing, and the President signing into law, the final transportation bill with the RESTORE Act."
The RESTORE Act will ensure that penalties paid by BP and others responsible for the 2010 Gulf oil disaster are used to rebuild the economies of Gulf Coast communities that were impacted by the spill and to restore the natural resources, ecosystems, fisheries, marine and wildlife habitats, beaches, barrier islands, dunes, and coastal wetlands, that are the foundation of the Gulf Coast economy.
A nationwide poll of 1,006 likely general election voters conducted by the Democratic firm, Lake Research Partners, and the GOP firm, Bellwether Research and Consulting, showed that the vast majority of U.S. voters (84 percent) believe the Gulf Coast—including the Mississippi River Delta—impacts the nation's economy. Nearly two-thirds of those voters (63 percent) believe this region impacts the economy in their part of the country.


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FOXBORO, Mass. - All this talk of a D.C. dynasty is great fun, if somewhat premature, and it's festering a few elements that any competition needs.
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The Finca Villacreces "Pruno" is a fantastic value year after year, but the 2010 is a very serious wine for a seriously low price. This Tempranillo/Cabernet blend from vineyards adjacent to the famous Vega Sicilia in Ribera Del Duero, Spain, received 94 Points from critic Robert Parker where he exclaimed:
This wine is in stock (as of May 10, 2013) here at Murphy's Wine Shop, and if you put together a case the price is under $20/bottle! Don't miss this one.
Finca Villacreces Pruno 2010
Bottle Price: $21.99/bottle
Case Price: $18.79/bottle!
Solid 12 Bottle Case: $225.48 + tax
90% Tempranillo
10% Cabernet Sauvignon
D.O. Ribera del Duero
94 Points Robert Parker
Estate vineyards from younger vines located adjacent to the famous Vega Sicilia
2296 foot elevation
12 Months French Oak
Here's the 94 Point Review from Robert Parker:
"Wow! From a vineyard adjacent to Spain's greatest as well as most expensive red wine, Vega Sicilia, this 2,500-case cuvee made for Eric Solomon is spectacular. Full-bodied with an opaque purple color in addition to an extraordinary bouquet of charcoal, wood smoke, creme de cassis and blackberries intermixed with hints of acacia flowers and licorice, this stunning, multidimensional 2010 is loaded. Its texture, richness, complexity, purity and length result in a wine that considerably over-delivers. Normally, one would expect to pay $75 to $150 for a wine that tastes like this, but this beauty can be yours for $20 or less! Moreover, it will keep for a decade."
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Tenby 2
Goodwick United 3
TWO stunning curling free-kicks by James Evans secured an excellent victory for Goowick United at Tenby and kept them in the hunt for the title.
This win sees Goodwick United stay joint top with leaders Hakin United with the same points, but the Vikings have better goal-difference and also have three games in hand.
Stephen Evans gave the visitors the lead in the 25th minute. Sam Christopher met Sonny Phillips' cross with a textbook header to level matters at half time.
A delightful Evans curling free-kick gave the visitors the lead in the 70th minute. A push in the box by Nigel Delaney saw Jordan Richards equalise with a penalty.
But match hero Evans secured the points with his second stunning free-kick to secure an important win for Steve Blackford's troops.
Tenby: Dafydd Jones, Ashley Andrews, Sonny Phillips, Alex Harley, Phil Catlin, Curtis Hurlow, Jerome Mansbridge, Richard Perry, Billy Vaughan, Daryl Mansbridge, Jack Christopher. Subs: Sam Christopher, Jordan Richards, Toby Rossiter.
Goodwick United: James Gwilt, Darren Devonald, Steve Blackford, Jac Pepper, Lewis Banks, Rhys Dalling, Steffan Hayes, Stephen Evans, Nigel Delaney, James Evans, James Bottomley. Subs: James Dean, Alan Davies, Tom Jones.
Referee: Matthew Mercer.
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THREE unanswered second half goals earned Narberth a crucial victory at Johnston.
Luke Hayward drilled home from the edge of the box that gave the Tigers a 16th minute lead. The same player missed a sitter shortly after the interval. Tigers' defender Andrew John failed to clear as the ball came off him and directed into his own net to level matters.
Jordan Williams fired in his side's second as Johnston's teenager Lewis Boswell turned his ankle.
And Tony Evans made no mistake from the spot for his sides third after player boss Matthew Price was brought down in the box.
This result also kept Narberth in the hunt for the title alongside Goodwick United and last season's champions Hakin United.
Johnston: Martin Langdon, Andrew John, Ben Phillips, Lewis Boswell, Steve Mills, Ben Skudder, Luke Hayward, James Skudder, Steven Dockerty, Adam Hawkins, Nicky Woodrow. Sub: Sion Price.
Narberth: John Durbridge: Dorian Davies, Jamie Fleig, Kyle Quartermaine, Justin Blewitt, Jordan Williams, Ashley Williams, Adi Jones, Tony Evans, Morgan Preece, Matthew Price. Subs: Marc Hughes, Iestyn Scourfield.
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Q: Please review cardiac pacemaker technology in dogs and cats.
A: H. Edward Durham, at the 2006 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine Forum in Louisville, Ky., gave a lecture on "Cardiac Pacemakers in Small Animals." Here are some relevant points:
Cardiac pacemaker implantation is increasingly available for treatment of symptomatic bradyarrhythmia in small animals. Although veterinary cardiologists perform most pacemaker implantations, veterinarians in private practice increasingly manage dogs and cats with a pacemaker for follow-up care. Awareness of appropriate care for these patients can alleviate potential problems with the pacemaker system.Predominant bradyarrhythmias
The most-common indications for cardiac pacing in veterinary medicine are symptomatic bradycardias. The predominant bradyarrhythmias that necessitate pacing are third-degree atrioventricular block (AVB), second-degree atrioventricular block, sick-sinus syndrome (SSS) and persistent atrial standstill.
Third-degree AVB is a complete disassociation of atrial to ventricular impulses. It is characterized clinically by profound bradycardia, weakness and/or syncope. Electrocardiographically, third-degree AVB appears as non-conducted P waves with a junctional or ventricular escape rhythm. The patient's hemodynamic status is maintained by the ventricular escape rhythm. Heart rates between 30 and 60 beats per minute are not uncommon in dogs with third-degree AVB, although escape rates can be faster in cats (100-110 bpm).
Sick-sinus syndrome is an arrest of impulses from the sinoatrial node, causing asystole long enough to cause syncope, and is typically nonresponsive to multiple atropine administrations or related drugs. The asystole can be interrupted by another sinus impulse or an escape impulse that restarts the heart, and the patient recovers from the syncope. This condition generally is not considered an emergency.
High-grade, second-degree AVB usually is not an emergency, but is an arrhythmia that should be promptly addressed. It is defined as a normal to prolonged P to R interval with many non-conducted P waves. High-grade, second-degree AVB can progress to third-degree AVB and is, therefore, an indication for potential permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation.
Persistent atrial standstill is rare and associated with atrioventricular muscle disease and a lack of atrial contractions. This differs from hyperkalemia-associated atrial standstill.
The pacemaker system
The pacemaker system consists of the pulse generator and pacing lead. The pulse generator delivers the electrical impulse through an electrode in the pacing lead to stimulate (depolarize) the heart. Either the ventricle alone (single-chamber pacing) or the ventricle and the atrium (dual-chamber pacing) can be paced. Dual-chamber pacing has become more common. The pulse generator is powered by a lithium-iodide battery with a life expectancy of eight to 10 years.
The pulse generators used in veterinary medicine are usually human units that have exceeded their shelf life for human implantation. These pulse generators have four to six years of battery life when acquired for veterinary use.
Both unipolar and bipolar generators are available. A bipolar system uses a lead with two electrodes at the tip. Current is delivered through one electrode and returns to the generator via the other electrode and the pacing lead. Unipolar systems use the patient's body as the return conduction system. The bipolar system is preferred because it is less likely to cause muscle fasciculations as the impulse returns to the pulse generator.
There are also endocardial and epicardial lead placement systems for cardiac pacing. Epicardial pacing systems consist of a generator with a pacing lead that is attached to the outer surface (epicardium) of the left ventricle. This system is typically implanted using an abdominal incision with a transdiaphragmatic approach to the pericardium or by a lateral thoracotomy. The lead is literally screwed into the epicardium with a corkscrew-type tip on the lead. The lead is then brought through the diaphragm and attached to the generator, which is in the abdomen or in the subcutaneous tissue outside of the abdominal cavity.
Epicardial pacing is most commonly used in very small patients when vascular access is a problem, when there is another reason for a celiotomy or when training or equipment for transvenous pacing is lacking. Epicardial leads are typically unipolar.


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Perhaps a few members of the Sangha can comment here or give advice/corrections to the following:
1) Can't remember who told me (could have been a monk himself a few years back when I stayed at Amaravati) that for someone considering joining the order, it's advisable that they don't shut down all avenues from their laylife for 5 years. I am presuming that this is because most monastics who disrobe do so in the first few years of mendicant life. (I don't know whether this is 5 years from higher ordination, or 5 years after starting the process in the West ie, 1 year Anagarika minimum, 1 year Samanera minimum).
2) This brings up another question about what the Western Sangha monks do in general about pensions or other assets or inheritance etc. that may come their way. If there's no bank account, how do they pass on these assets either to another relative or to a trust supporting any particular community?
3) On a more personal note. I am married (for 12 years) and considering my options. Slightly late in life perhaps for a Westerner, I don't know... I'm 41. I heard that in England they won't accept you into the order over the age of 45, or in WPN, Thailand after age 50.
But supposing I did ordain (with wife's approval) and kept my bank account (albeir empty and not in use) purely because I would wish her to receive the benefit of future state and private pensions. Is this allowed?
(By the way, I already gave her power of attorney a few years ago, because I was spending some time in Asia, and didn't want her to have any complications if I fell sick/injured etc about accessing any funds).
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The OC gets Interesting!
There were two of us, with a few hours to spare, looking for good times in the OC. A beautiful day, we itched for something different, unique and one-of-a-kind that would preferably be punctuated with yummy treats and drinks.
Our destination?
The OC Mart Mix in Costa Mesa
Have you been there yet? Ok, yes…it is a little tough to find… but what a gem! It's nestled behind the South Coast Collection of furniture stores (SOCO) which I'm sure you've seen from the 405, just north of Harbor. The OC Mart Mix is very similar to the LAB Anti-Mall and The Camp in that it is filled with wonderfully creative places to shop, eat and just hang, indoors and out. You'll find unique, one of a kind items… from clothing, old and new, to furniture, home accessories, organic body products, art made from salvaged items, jewelry, sports, cycle and surf shops, a spice store, even a sewing workshop.
The Mix houses a fantastic coffee shop, wine and olive bar, bakery, a new cheese shop and by now… probably more. Each time I go, there are new places to explore… it's growing quickly. Definitely worth the drive!
You'll want to stay for a while…. The open air courtyard is gorgeously landscaped… a perfect spot to soak up that all important Vit. D and enjoy a treat. Visit in the evening to bask under twinkly lights and in front of the firepit.
Go to the Mix on a Saturday and you'll get to shop the farmer's market and sample yummies from gourmet food trucks. Line up!
The OC Mart Mix is a fun place to explore, meet up with friends and be inspired by creative people and things. I'm ready for another fix….! See you there next week?!
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Frank Mercado, who gardens in Harbor City, wrote to ask about a 5-foot-tall hedge of wax leaf privet (Ligustrum japonicum) that is 10 years old and showing signs of age. The hedge is growing against a wall and receives morning sun.
The health of a hedge, or any other plant for that matter, will always be compromised when grown against a wall. Lack of air circulation and absence of light on one side of the plant invite insect and fungus pests. Even without pests, the constant pruning required to keep a privet hedge flat on top is a debilitating procedure that will eventually sap the life of these constantly pruned plants, especially when growth is weakened due to sunlight reaching only one side of the hedge.
My advice is to replace the plant since 10 years is a more than reasonable period of time for any hedge, under such circumstances, to hold its own. You might want to replace it with glossy leaf privet (Ligustrum lucidum), whose leaves are a deeper green than those of wax leaf privet. Another option would be to plant 'Iceberg' roses, either white or pink, since they will produce flowers on and off throughout the year in half-day sun and are resistant to most diseases and insect pests.
A fascinating transition is happening before our eyes. As lawns give way to trees, shrubs and ground covers, people are asking more from their plants than just a pretty face. Water economy, attractiveness to wildlife and native plant qualities (even if they're not natives) have become alternative, if not preferred, criteria for species selection.
Valerie Gausche, who gardens in Valencia, has invited swallowtail butterflies into her garden by planting sea lavender (Limonium perezii). Sea lavender is a redoubtable perennial statice with square, open-ended papery flowers that cluster together in purple and white. When cut from the mother plant, these hefty inflorescences can last for a month or longer in dry arrangements. Not much water is required for sea lavender to flourish and it seems to be always in bloom.
Gausche also sent a picture of a dahlia being inspected by that bug exterminator known as a praying mantis. You can order praying mantis egg cases through Internet vendors. Set them out in spring and you will have a full complement of insect control agents by summer.
Too many praying mantises, however, can be a problem since they will devour any insect in sight, including beneficials such as ladybugs, lacewings and hoverflies, so don't order more if you see them in your garden. Praying mantises are aggressive eaters and have been known to feast on the occasional small rodent, frog or hummingbird that comes their way.
The best way of attracting and keeping praying mantises around is to plant dense shrubs since mantises are inclined to lay their eggs in the shady, thicketlike growth provided by very twiggy shrubs such as marguerite daisies and many Salvia species.
Stink bug pest
Speaking of praying mantises, I received an email from Ken Roberts of North Hollywood that included the photo of a mystery insect and this remark: "I don't know if these should be saved or fed to my praying mantis."
A bit of Internet research revealed that Roberts' mystery insect is a serious pest that was first sighted in the U.S. in 1998 in eastern Pennsylvania. Native to East Asia, this insect is known as the brown marmorated stink bug and it has its own website (www.stopbmsb.org).
Marmorated means marblelike, and refers to the streaked and veined light brown color of the adult stage. The immature nymphs could almost be mistaken for ladybugs with their glossy yellow to orange-red color and black markings.
There are numerous varieties of stink bugs, many of them serious agricultural pests. They get their name from the fact that, when threatened, a malodorous chemical is emitted from scent glands located between their front legs.
Insecticides are not effective in control of the adult brown marmorated stink bug, although eggs and nymphs may be smothered through use of horticultural oils and organic, plant-derived products such as pyrethrins. Green lacewing larvae and assassin bugs also will be effective against stink bug eggs and nymphs, while birds will consume all stink bug stages of growth. An aside: Bird feeders are highly recommended for gardens since birds are voracious insectivores and help to keep insect pest populations under control.
Deer problem
David Covell, a reader from Altadena, recounted his experiences with a another pesky beetle, and mammalian wildlife, too, in the following email:
"We bought our undeveloped two acres about 45 years ago and did the landscaping ourselves, mostly with drought-resistant trees and shrubs (sycamores, box elders, pine trees, toyon, Nevin's barberry) and around the house lots of rosebushes and hibiscus.
"All had gone well until last year, when our little paradise suddenly came upon bad times. First, the sycamores and box elders were badly damaged and then killed by the polyphagous (leaf-eating from a wide variety of foods) shot-hole borer and now we have another disaster that we never had before: 'colonization' by a family of deer and occasional visits from a bear.
"The bear consumed all the fruit from our apricot and apple trees. But the more serious problem is the deer family, who appear nearly daily to munch on and defoliate all of our rosebushes, hibiscus and other plants. On the roses, they neatly nibble on all buds and leaves, such that the plants are badly damaged and we have no rose blossoms.
"I tried a spray and a powder that are supposed to deter deer with no benefit. We have a 6-foot chain link fence around the property, but it does not keep them out.
"If you have any advice that might help to restore our landscape, particularly the flowering shrubs, we will be forever in your debt!"
The phytophagous borer that you mention is a type of ambrosia beetle whose pregnant females drill holes in trees. These females, carrying fungal spores, enter the bark and continue to bore, making galleries where they lay their eggs. In these same galleries, they deposit fungal spores and the fungus that develops will serve as food for ambrosia beetle larvae that hatch out in the galleries.
The recommended measure for control of this beetle is prevention through maintenance of tree health. Select tree species that have minimal water requirements and locate trees where their roots have room to expand properly. Do not apply too much or too little water, and do not plant water-needy plants within a tree's drip line or canopy diameter.
Deer can clear a 6-foot fence but not an 8-foot one, so you will have to add another 2 feet to your existing fence to keep deer out of your garden. You can increase the fence's height simply by extending the existing posts and stringing wire between the lengthened posts.
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In the context of the four ordinary ngondro practices I have done the impermanence meditation of nine cemetery contemplations. It is described in the Satipatthana Sutta and in the Vishuddhi Magga. These days you don't see bloated or blue corpses, or sceletons etc.. lying around, in cemetaries or elsewhere, in Europe. So you have to do this meditation as an imaginary exercice, even so it is very effective. It is important to do it in the context of the other three ngondro practices. And sometimes you have to combine it with more normal meditation topics, like the Four Brahma Viharas, or just developing mental calmness.
Besides the descriptions that are found in the Nine Cemetery Contemplations, there are usefull descriptions of corpses and cadavers in the wikipedia, these can be used when doing this meditation:
impermanence, nine cemetery contemplations,...
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Teenage sensation Nick Kyrgios will chase a "dream" semi-final against Roger Federer at Wimbledon on Wednesday.
The 19-year-old Australian felled world number one Rafael Nadal to reach his first grand slam quarter-final, where he will face Canada's Milos Raonic.
Kyrgios admitted he will face a battle to contain eighth seed Raonic's bullet serve, just a day after dispatching 17-time grand slam winner Nadal in four sets.
The Canberra native could meet idol Federer in the last four at SW19 if the seven-time champion sees off compatriot Stan Wawrinka.
Kyrgios played down John McEnroe's endorsement for the All England Club title, but admitted meeting Federer will offer fresh motivation.
"That would be extraordinary - if I manage to pull the win out against Raonic - to play Roger would be a dream," said Kyrgios, after his 7-6 (7/5) 5-7 7-6 (7/5) 6-3 victory on Tuesday.
Seven-time grand slam winner McEnroe told the BBC Kyrgios was "acting to me like he can win this tournament".
The all-action teenager refused to let his thoughts wander beyond facing Raonic, who saw off Kei Nishikori to reach the last eight.
"I'm just going to stay grounded," he said.
"Milos has probably got the best serve in the world.
"There could be a lot of walking side to side between points for me, so I have to work out how to deal with that.
"I'm just going to go out there and have fun again though."
Wild-card entrant Kyrgios arrived at Wimbledon ranked 144th in the world, and will now leave having reached at least number 65.
He is the first player ranked outside the top 100 to defeat a world number one at a grand slam since Andrei Olhovskiy saw off Jim Courier at Wimbledon in 1992.
Federer and Wawrinka will meet in Wimbledon's first all-Swiss quarter-final, with both men targeting SW19 glory.
Grass master Federer booked his 12th Wimbledon quarter-final with a commanding straight-sets victory over Tommy Robredo.
"It would be quite amazing to play Stan in the quarter-finals here too, that would be something for Switzerland that's for sure," said Federer.
"It feels great to be closer to the finish line than the start.
"It's only the quarter-finals, though, and that's where the tournament really starts ultimately."
Australian Open champion Wawrinka admitted he will relish taking on compatriot Federer, after powering past Feliciano Lopez in straight sets.
"It's going to be fun, I hope. On grass at Wimbledon, it's going to be something special," said Wawrinka of the last-eight clash.
"I'm happy with how I'm playing so far. It's going to be tough after two matches in two days, but I'll do everything I can to be ready."


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As the sun set and the wind picked up, hundreds of students approached the stage in the middle of the Woodland Community College campus, walking away from the institution as college graduates.
More than 250 students made this journey on Friday during the annual Commencement Ceremony at WCC. Wearing their caps and gowns as well as smiles, the graduating class listened to staff, faculty, and their fellow students share stories, speaking from their educational experience.
Judy Walters, interim president at WCC, introduced the ceremony by pointing out the 50 small flags displayed across the stage. Each flag represented a country that a student, staff, or faculty member was from. Walters said that even though WCC is a community college, it has a global perspective.
Walters was hired as interim president in January, serving in this position while the Yuba Community College District board searched for a new president to begin the 2014-2015 academic year. The search is nearing its end, and the four remaining candidates will soon be narrowed down to one.
Walters was thrilled to be a part of the ceremony, even though she has only been with the college a short time.
Jesse Foster, president of the Associated Students of WCC, took his turn at the podium, leaving his fellow students with several words of encouragement.
"You have struggled hard to get where you are," he said. "You woke up early and stayed up late day after day to study for that test, even though you were tired beyond the ability to think. You did it because you had been given an opportunity, one you were not about to walk away from."
Sydni Shimada, who was selected to be the student speaker, also commemorated the students on all of their hard work throughout the semesters.
"Today is the day that marks a milestone in each of our lives," she said. "Some of us will go onto furthering our education at a 4-year institution, while others may be ending a chapter in their lives and starting a whole new journey from this point forward. Regardless, we all have something in common, our drive for success."
Shimada graduated from Woodland High School in 2012, a year early, and enrolled in WCC that same year. She is transferring to UC Irvine in the fall to study criminal law and society. After she receives her bachelor's degree, she plans to enroll in law school and some day become a judge.
Melissa Moreno, an ethnic studies professor at WCC, addressed the large Spanish-speaking population in the audience, switching between both languages throughout her speech. A majority of the students at WCC are Latino, many of which, like Shimada, are first-generation college students.
Moreno was also a first-generation college student, and could relate to many of the graduates in the audience before her. She spoke of the "struggle" to succeed when you are a part of that population.
"Today, you need to continue moving forward, you particularly need to continue your educational journey in order to improve conditions in schools, society, and in low-income communities, and communities of color," Moreno said. "New graduates, you can make a difference in this struggle by continuing your educational journey and seeking new opportunities, today."
Another student who can relate to this "struggle" is class valedictorian Prajedis Orozco, who was in such disbelief of her accomplishments that she had WCC staff member, Vanessa Cuevas, pinch her during her speech.
Orozco, who left WCC with a GPA of 3.93, was not always the strongest student. Graduating from Esparto High School in 2004, Orozco's overall GPA was a low 1.86, and when she finished high school she decided that college was not for her, but things change.
During the five years following high school, Orozco had two daughters who inspired her to make that change.
"What you would think is my biggest challenge as a single mom is actually my biggest strength," she said. "They are what have kept me going when at times I felt like giving up. I have now become the person I know my daughters, sisters, and others can look up to not only for my accomplishments, but also for the mistakes I have overcome."
Orozco credits the TRiO program — which offers counseling, tutoring, and guidance — for helping her succeed at WCC. TRiO had 60 students graduate at Friday's ceremony.
Looking ahead, Orozco plans to transfer to UC Berkeley in the fall where she will be studying anthropology, another step toward her dream of becoming an archeologist.
"She is such an inspiration," Cuevas said. According to Cuevas, UC Berkeley is difficult to transfer into on its own, while the anthropology program has an acceptance rate of less than 17 percent.
The keynote speaker for the evening, Jorge Ayala, described his educational journey to becoming superintendent of the Yolo County Office of Education.
Ayala came to California from Mexico as a child. Moving to Fortuna with his family, Ayala said that there were no ESL classes in elementary school at the time, and he learned English from other students during recess.
"I was fascinated by the English language," he said. "You have to have that initiative, that desire to learn. And what drove me was learning English."
Ayala continued to describe how he "floundered" in high school until a counselor put him on the right track.
"I think counselors are such a significant piece of the system, because they do encourage you," he said. "That counselor took me under her wing."
Ayala graduated from the College of the Redwoods, a community college in Humboldt county, before transferring to Humboldt State University. He was yet another example of how a first-generation college student can succeed.
As the graduates lined up to get their diplomas, many of them have already been accepted into 4-year institutions, including Sacramento State, UC Davis, and UC Berkeley.
WCC received accreditation in 2008, making it the 110th community college in state to do so. Prior to 2008, WCC was part of the Yuba Community College District, but served as a center where students could take additional classes.
With a new president scheduled to take over in July, WCC will continue to grow in terms of community partnerships and student achievement for many years to come.
Contact Sarah Dowling at 530-406-6234.


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Cedeno scratched Monday with lower-back tightness
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Ronny Cedeno has a chance to win a utility infield job, but he needs to play to have any shot at unseating Freddy Galvis or Kevin Frandsen.
He was a late scratch in Monday's 6-1 loss to the Rays at Charlotte Sports Park after feeling tightness in his lower back. He said it is the first time he has had a back issue this spring.
"I don't want to push it and get hurt," he said. "I want to take care of it, feel better in a couple days and be ready."
Cedeno, 31, has played with the Cubs, Mariners, Pirates, Mets, Astros and Padres over a nine-year career. He has hit .246 with a .644 OPS, but his value is his defense and ability to play nearly everywhere. He has spent most of his career at shortstop, but he has also played the other three infield positions, plus the outfield.
Todd Zolecki is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Goodell suspends Pacman, Henry for arrests
ESPN.com news services
Adam "Pacman" Jones of Tennessee was suspended Tuesday for the 2007 NFL season and Chris Henry of Cincinnati received an eight-game suspension -- both for numerous violations of the NFL's personal conduct policy.
The two players are suspended without pay, the NFL announced. Jones will lose $1,292,500 -- his 2007 base salary -- as a result of the suspension. Henry will lose $204,705.88 in salary if the Bengals' bye week comes after Week 8. He will lose $230,294.12 if the Bengals' bye week falls in the first eight weeks of the season, meaning he will miss nine weeks of pay.
After they serve their suspensions, each player must apply for reinstatement.
"We must protect the integrity of the NFL," commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "The highest standards of conduct must be met by everyone in the NFL because it is a privilege to represent the NFL, not a right. These players, and all members of our league, have to make the right choices and decisions in their conduct on a consistent basis."
In a letter to each player, Goodell wrote: "Your conduct has brought embarrassment and ridicule upon yourself, your club, and the NFL, and has damaged the reputation of players throughout the league. You have put in jeopardy an otherwise promising NFL career, and have risked both your own safety and the safety of others through your off-field actions. In each of these respects, you have engaged in conduct detrimental to the NFL and failed to live up to the standards expected of NFL players. Taken as a whole, this conduct warrants significant sanction."
Jones' off-field conduct has included 10 incidents where he was interviewed by police. The most recent took place in Las Vegas during the NBA All-Star weekend. Las Vegas police have recommended felony and misdemeanor charges against Jones after a fight and shooting at a strip club that paralyzed one man.
Henry was arrested four times in a 14-month span, resulting in two benchings by coach Marvin Lewis and a two-game league suspension. He was one of nine Bengals arrested in nine months.
Both the Titans and the Bengals said they supported the suspensions.
"While we regret the circumstances that called for it, it's good for both Chris and the Bengals to have the matter resolved," said Bengals coach Marvin Lewis. "Our team will move forward, and now it is up to Chris to acquire a more mature understanding of his responsibilities as a player for the Bengals and a representative of the NFL."
The Titans released the following statement:
"We appreciate the Commissioner's thoughtful decision today and the discipline plan imposed on Adam Jones," the Titans said. "We respect this decision and are confident this is in the best interest of the league and the team. We are hopeful that it will achieve the goals of disciplining the player and eventually enabling him to return to the field of play. Our goals for Jones are consistent with the league's in that regard."
Jones' suspension carries the following conditions:
? He must have no more run-ins with law enforcement.
? He must comply with all required counseling, education, and treatment assigned by the NFL or the judicial system.
? He must obey the restrictions that have been agreed to by he and the Titans.
? He may not be at the Titans' facility through May 31 and may not participate in any practices or workouts during his suspension. Starting June
1, he must visit the team facility once per week to meet with the team's player development director. Also, beginning June 1, he is permitted to spend one day a week at the team facility for conditioning, film study, and other activities.
? In conjunction with the Titans, Jones must develop a structured program of community service or other activity. This program must be submitted to the NFL for approval.
Henry will be reinstated after the Bengals' eighth regular-season game if he meets the following conditions:
? He must have no more run-ins with law enforcement.
? He must comply with all required counseling, education, and treatment assigned by the NFL or the judicial system.
? He is allowed to be at the Bengals' facilities during the rest of the offseason and he must meet weekly with the team's player development director.
? If he fully complies with all conditions, he may participate in the training camp and Bengals preseason games.
? During the 2007 season, he must meet weekly with the team's player development director, but he may not attend or participate in practice.
? He must fully comply with all conditions imposed on him by any court, including requirements of community service.
If Jones and Henry do not fully comply with these conditions, they could be permanently banished from the NFL.
"I must emphasize to you that this is your last opportunity to salvage your NFL career," Goodell wrote to the players. "I urge you to take full advantage of the resources available to support you in that effort."


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Sometimes the Class III trade makes the late discussions of Sarkozy, Merkel and Papandreou look easy. Volume and open interest spiked Thursday along with prices from November through January as the trade seemed to collectively wake up to the firming spot cheese market this week.
The somewhat delayed reaction started early Thursday morning as December led the way higher trading. Nearby contracts posted 10 to 30 cent gains into the spot session mid-morning, which again found ample buy interest and more strength. Blocks closed up 4.50 cents to $1.83 while barrels tacked on another 4-cent gain to finish at $1.87, which catapulted November through December futures with December again leading the way and trading as much as 75 higher (limit up) briefly before consolidating to a close of 63 higher.
When the dust settled not only did December lead the price move, but nearly half of Thursday's 2,127 trading volume was reserved for the Christmas contract.
We reported that barrels were tight and they are. But we also reported that we thought the futures response over the past few days was weak in nature and foreboding for the spot prices. Today we were proven wrong with this large — albeit narrow in timeframe — price spike. Typically markets have a "blow-off" trade to mark the end of a period of firming prices. Will we look back at Thursday as an emotionally driven blow off top for 2011 contracts? It is too early to say for sure, but producers who have milk left to sell for the balance of this year ought to use this sharp rally to market any remaining milk for the balance of the year.
We expect October Class III to be announced at $18.03 this morning and Class IV to be announced at $18.41
Cheese futures followed the bullish tone of the day trading 237 contracts between unchanged at .038 higher (December closed up .056 cents on bids only).
The Class IV market took a trading reprieve Thursday posting only two contracts trading and finishing unchanged across the board. It is safe to say the Class III/cheese markets garnered the most attention and we suspect that will be the case again to start this morning.
Overnight trading volume was 31 contracts by just after 10 p.m. with prices mostly higher March was the lone lower month down 12 while other contracts were steady to 12 higher led by Nov. By this morning 76 contracts have traded and while prices remain mostly higher gains have moderated with November up 5 the biggest mover.
We look for milk to open slightly higher.
Butter futures caught a break from the recent onslaught of sell pressure Thursday trading just 29 contracts and finishing mostly unchanged. Sell interest was piqued during the cash market session, however, as the spot price appears to be playing catch up with the recent futures price weakness. Spot butter dropped 1.75 to finish at $1.86 after three trades occurred all at unchanged.
Many industry folks are asking us what the future holds for butter. While there is much to be unsure about in the world these days, the preponderance of current information points to a weaker butter market on the horizon. Production is robust, demand is fickle to slow, and once the holiday sales are behind us; few markets seem so well poised for more weakness. That said, the futures market has endured much selling of late and we expect some level of short term support to fall in soon, if not at current levels. In other words, for now we expect that futures downside is limited in the short-term.
We look for butter prices to open mixed.
Corn futures continued to chop within a three-week pricing range Thursday. The market firmed slightly on a weaker U.S. dollar and stronger-than-expected weekly export sales. Soybeans, which saw weaker than expected export sales, may have led the rally on thoughts of increased demand as South America dries up their sales. Brazil's Foreign Trade Ministry reported earlier this week that October soybean exports at 1.41 million tons, down from 2.80 million tons in September but above 1.01 million tons last October. The South American soybean crop has a bigger window for exports this year but should soon run out.
Corn sales were 24.5 million bushels, up from 13.2 million bushels last week. Traders had 23.6 million bushels for the high side of the guess. Weekly soybean export sales were lukewarm at 7.7 million bushels on the week, while wheat export sales came in at 11.8 million bushels, lower than expectations.
Overnight grain prices were very quiet with mixed prices, corn was down 1 to 3 cents beans 1 lower to 1 higher and wheat steady to 3 lower. By this morning little has changed with no clear direction to the grains or the outside markets.
We look for corn to open mixed from -2 to +2, beans to open mixed from -1 to +3, meal to open steady to 1 higher, and wheat to open 1 to 3 higher.
Daily CME spot market prices:
Block cheese $1.8375 (up 4 ½ cents)
Barrel cheese $1.860 (up 4 cents)
Butter: $1.860 (down 1 ¾ cents)
Grade A NFDM: $1.430 (unchanged)
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'Umbrellas,' a video by Tell No OneApril 17, 2013
The umbrella is the star of this film by Tell No One, a.k.a Luke White and Remi Weekes. Winners of the Young Directors Award at Cannes in 2012, the directors, withe help of Leila Latchin put together this video where we get to see a parking garage? fill up with self-opening umbrellas. Fun! (via)


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Whether it's producing the news at South Miami Middle School's state of the art studios, or anchoring the broadcast viewed by the schools 1,000 students, 14-year-old Kelsey Peeples has a nose for news.
Her natural curiosity inspired the 8th grader to come up with an award-winning science fair project that's on it's way to an international contest.
"I did an experiment about how cloud cover relates to solar radiation entering the earth's atmosphere and warming the earth, which will relate to climate change," Kelsey said.
The project took two months of field work, using NASA technology, followed by five months of number crunching. Kelsey's findings will soon be published by Harvard University, which named her a "Scientist of the Future."
The environment is her top priority.
"It's important that we preserve it for future generations -- for kids like me who are going to be kids like me in 100 years or so," Kelsey said.
Kelsey is a member of her school's Enviroment Club, caring daily for a variety of animals. And she is excited about the possibility of a trip to Peru as our Eco Hero.
"Machu Picchu is definitely a huge opportunity to expand my mind culturally," she said.
And her mind is one open to learning everything she can. Whether it's science or broadcasting -- or something in between -- Kelsey says the sky truly is the limit.
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WINCHESTER cubs and scouts, their leaders and parents have completed an epic fund-raising trek pushing and pulling a wooden cart from Brownsea Island to Winchester.
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About 70-80 people have taken part in the two-day 60-mile 'Long Haul' aiming to raise £10,000 for their revamped hut in Weeke.
Dave Kesby, chairman of the executive committee of the 1st Winchester Scout Group, speaking to the Hampshire Chronicle less than a mile from the finish: "It has gone incredibly well, it's been very trying, literally a Long Haul.
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"It has been invigorating and inspiring; lots of people didn't think it would happen. People didn't think we could do it, but we have done it."
The group borrowed a historic wooden cart which were commonly used 50-80 years ago to take scout gear to a campsite. This one is thought to be at least 60 years old and was borrowed from 25th Southampton Sea Scouts.
Two people pulled the cart at any one time. Going up and down hill takes about four people.
They started at 8am on Saturday at Sandbanks, Poole, and completed 36 miles on the first day staying the night at the Ferny Crofts scout centre in the New Forest.
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Ted. Was very disappointed although there were a few moments.
Someday someone's going to NAIL a Superman/Darkseid movie. Maybe we'll get lucky and it'll be the sequel to Man of Steel.
I don't know the plot of this one (besides it being a reboot and another origin story), but wasn't the speculation for a while now that the villain is going to be Zod? That's a decent choice, if true. Another retread, but only round 2 with him versus round... 5? with Luthor had they gone in that direction again (Superman 1, 2, 4, and Returns being the first four times in semi-recent memory). Someone who can go mano a mano with him, at least.
I didn't realize for years that I was a minority in liking Superman Returns, and I was disappointed when I realized there would never be a follow-up. I always felt Bryan Singer did a better job with X2 than X-Men 1, so I was excited to see him try to step up his game for a second Superman film, presumably with someone who can directly engage in combat with Clark. Oh well.
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This made me laugh: (Only has to do with TDK, not TDKR)
Was I the only one who thought that Bane was being played by Sean Connery? Sure sounded as if he was...
A lot of people are panning his voice. I mostly dug it.
Ok so tonight I finally saw the new batman movie.
I have no idea what a lot of you are complaining about. This was easily, far and away, my favorite of the three Nolan films.
I enjoyed every min. of the film and I for some reason related to Bale's version of Batman this time far more than I have the previous incantations.
Heck I even enjoyed the Catwoman in this on.
I managed to stay outta here for the most part so I didn't get tempted and read a spoiler or accidentally see something I shouldn't.... until I finally saw TDKR. I agree with Peck. Maybe it helped that I did pick up on some complaining around the net and so that didn't leave me expecting too much... but for an ambitious film with a reputation to live up to I thought it hit a lot of points.
Overall I thought it was a fun movie. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Do any of you serious followers of the triology and background know what if anything changed in TDKR's due to Ledger's death? Was there a story outline in place for 1,2, and 3 that Ledger's death forced a rewrite or total new outline? Was this roughly how it was always going to conclude?
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"A player who makes a team great is more valuable than a great player. Losing yourself in the group, for the good of the group, thats teamwork."
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I didn't like it that much Baine isnt a villian you center a movie around. I mean Baine is like Robin of Villains pair him with Ivy, Frost or Joker that is the way he should be used.
I thought he couldn't talk when he was juiced up like in Batman&Robin that I watched as a kid believe it came out in the late 90s. I just think they did his character really bad and his voice is so annoying could barley understand the guy. Wish they would of stayed true to the guy. Wish they would of done a Joker or someone like that with Baine.
I don't get the point of having Catwoman/ Batwomen she really brought nothing to the movie I don't get the point of even casting her it seemed so forced.
Just a few things here. For those of you who are really complaining about TDKR, are crazy. It was the best "movie" of the series. The funnest? Absolutely not. The most depth? No question.
Everyone wanted another "The Dark Knight", but you should have known you wouldn't get the same product. I personally prefer "Batman Begins". Scarecrow is just a fascinating character, and the story of Ras Al Ghul and the "League of Shadows" is breathtaking.
And I just watched "Kick ***". One of my favorite movies by far.
I'm thinking I just misheard something.... or missed something....
Nuntius was right for a while. I was wrong for a while. But ultimately I was right and Frank Vogel has been let go.
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Check it out. I didn't know this.
Man, there was a trio of similar movie that I can't decide which I like better; Kick ***, Wanted or Scott Pilgrim. Highly entertaining with lots of action.Originally Posted by constellations
Hey! What're you kicking me for? You want me to ask? All right, I'll ask! Ma'am, where do the high school girls hang out in this town?
I think Rises may have been the funnest of the movies, it was the most true action movie, but I don't think it had the most depth personally. TDK is extremely deep on many levels. It deals with lots of serious themes and is just in general an extremely disturbing movie.
Rent wins in the depth category no question. And t
dk is the true action film. you have your titles backwards friend
Don't ask Marvin Harrison what he did during the bye week. "Batman never told where the Bat Cave is," he explained.
No way, Rises has nothing like the scenes where the Joker is talking about how he got his scars or the give and take between Batman and the Joker in the interrogation room or the scene where Joker and Dent are in the hospital or the scene with Joker and the gangsters (there's a them here...). The Bane/Bat fight 1 comes close as Bane is chastising him but it doesn't get on the same level. TDK takes much more time to slow down and examine what is going on with dialogue.
Rises doesn't challenge the superhero genre the way TDK did. It just doesn't have anywhere near the depth of the second movie. That doesn't make it bad, just different.
I do not approve of this.
I disagree, though they are pretty separate points in the context of the movies. The themes in TDKR are just more relevant. The actual fascist nature of Bane's terrorism (and Wayne's anti-terrorism for that matter) feels more modern-day than the things that the Joker did, which were cooler and more entertaining to watch. While Harvey Dent/Batman in the second movie does provide some allegory to dealing with terrorism/nihilism in present day America, there are just hints, not going deep enough to really delve. The conflict between Selina and Wayne (99% vs. 1%) isn't too Sorkin'd either, but it is explored. The true member of the proletariat here is actually a thief who steals from the rich and her potential romance serves as a metaphor for her conflict between the rights and wrongs of both sides and what she ultimately chooses. There's also the issue of transparency in regards to the end of the last movie. The movies as a whole seem to argue for transparency with the accompanying absolute power of a vigilante crime fighter, an odd mix these days. Nolan's British conservatism comes through enough to put these ideas out there, though not quite enough to give a solid answer (much like the final shots of his movies). God, this paragraph sounds douchey; thoughts from Ross Douthat.
Rises does have those themes. It also slams it down your throat, whether it's Bane deciding to "give the city back to the people" or Kyle's "You'll all wonder how you could live so fat and leave so little for the rest of us".
I'll take TDK themes any day of the week and also take the dialogue of TDK any day of the week. I just believe the one on one scenes in Rises pale to the one on one scenes in TDK. Those scenes give TDK more depth as a movie. Rises is at it's best when something action-y is going on. Whereas the best scenes in TDK are when the movie slows down and let's the characters speak.
I'll just speak frankly here, but the writing of Gordon's speech that Bane reads is utter ****. It doesn't sound anything like Gordon's character and it was the point where I really felt like Nolan was just pushing through the dialogue scenes in Rises to get to the next OH **** moment. TDK had those OH **** moments to, but the dialogue on the way there didn't feel so forced.


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match against Japan on Sunday, coach Radostin Stoychev and captain Vladimir
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Bulgaria were taken by surprise tactically and
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Novartis Animal Health announces the introduction of Natunex™, an innovative new line of non-toxic biocides that provide highly effective and fast insect control in livestock and production animal facilities.1
Natunex is distinctly different from older, traditional insecticides that are formulated with synthetic chemicals. The active ingredients in Natunex are plant-derived essential oils that have natural insecticidal properties. These patented formulations are proven to deliver efficacy that's comparable or superior to chemical-based insecticides, without their toxicity, safety concerns, resistance issues or application limitations.1
"With Natunex, producers, facility managers and farm employees get excellent pest control while avoiding the laundry list of safety precautions, environmental concerns and application warnings that usually go hand-in-hand with chemical-based pest control products," said Gary Bosch, DVM, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Novartis Animal Health. "And since there are no restrictions on re-use, Natunex really takes the hassle out of applying pest control products."1
Natunex kills by contact, and studies show it frequently provided a quicker kill than the chemical insecticides it was compared against.1 The technology platform, developed by TyraTech, Inc., works by blocking specific tyramine nerve receptors that are only active in insects and parasites. These receptors are not active in humans and other mammals, which is why Natunex is non-toxic and poses minimal safety risk to people or animals.1
"Our customers have requested a non-toxic and less restrictive alternative to chemical-based insecticides with increased frequency over the past few years," added Bosch. "That's why Novartis Animal Health is broadening its portfolio of pest control products to include Natunex biocides."
The Natunex product line includes six formulations to control a wide variety of insects that can carry disease or negatively impact health. Two liquid formulations are available—Natunex™ Ready To Use Insect Killer and Natunex™ Drain Fly Killer. Natunex™ TechDust® is a powder-based product. Aerosol products include Natunex™ Crawling Insect Killer, Natunex™ Flying Insect Killer and Natunex™ Stinging Insect Killer.
An important benefit of Natunex is that it doesn't have the resistance issues that have developed with many chemical insecticides.1 Estimates are that nearly 1,000 species of insects have developed a resistance to chemical insecticides.2 Over time, a higher concentration of these products is needed to achieve the same level of efficacy, which increases the toxicity risk and the impact on animals and the environment.1
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Flies, beetles, roaches and other insects can spread disease and pose a health risk to livestock and farm animals.3 Mark Hammer, DVM, Manager of Veterinary Services, Novartis Animal Health, said insect control is a critical component of animal health and biosecurity programs.
"We know insects are capable of spreading any number of diseases including Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli, Moraxella bovis, Brachyspira hyodysenteriae and Lawsonia intracellularis," said Hammer. "Beyond the health threats they present, insects also cause stress for production animals through biting or nuisance swarming, and that can divert energy from growth or recovery from an illness."
As a non-toxic pest control solution that's proven effective, Natunex represents a breakthrough alternative for the growing number of farm and production facility managers who want fast, convenient insect control without the safety risks and drawbacks associated with chemical-based insecticides. Direct contact of Natunex with skin and plants should be avoided.
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Hip replacement surgery removes damaged or diseased parts of a hip joint and replaces them with new, man-made parts. The goals of this surgery are to:
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Who Should Have Hip Replacement Surgery?
The most common reason for hip replacement is osteoarthritis in the hip joint. Your doctor might also suggest this surgery if you have:
- Rheumatoid arthritis (a disease that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling)
- Osteonecrosis (a disease that causes the bone in joints to die)
- Injury of the hip joint
- Bone tumors that break down the hip joint.
Your doctor will likely suggest other treatments first, including:
- Walking aids, such as a cane
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- Physical therapy
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These treatments may decrease hip pain and improve function. Sometimes the pain remains and makes daily activities hard to do. In this case, your doctor may order an x ray to look at the damage to the joint. If the x ray shows damage and your hip joint hurts, you may need a hip replacement.
Healthy, active people often have very good results after hip replacement surgery. But your doctor may not suggest this surgery if you have:
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How Should I Prepare for Surgery?
To prepare for surgery, you can:
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- Ask someone to drive you to and from the hospital.
- Arrange for someone to help you for a week or two after coming home from the hospital.
- Put things you need in one place at home (for instance, put the remote control, radio, telephone, medicine, tissues, and wastebasket next to your chair or bed).
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- Stock up on food.
- Make and freeze meals.
What Should I Do After Surgery?
Soon after surgery, you will meet a respiratory therapist and a physical therapist. The respiratory therapist may ask you to breathe deeply, cough, or blow into a device to check your lungs. Deep breathing helps to keep fluid out of your lungs after surgery.
The physical therapist will teach you how to sit up, bend over, and walk with your new hip. The therapist will also teach you simple exercises to help you get better. In some cases, within 1 to 2 days after surgery, you may be able to sit on the edge of the bed, stand, and even walk with help.
Usually people do not spend more than 3 to 5 days in the hospital after hip replacement surgery. To be completely well takes about 3 to 6 months, based on:
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After you go home, be sure to follow the doctor's instructions. Tips for getting better quickly are:
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- Wear an apron to carry things around the house. This leaves your hands and arms free for balance or to use crutches.
- Use a long-handled "reacher" to turn on lights or grab things you need. Your nurse at the hospital may give you one or tell you where to buy one.
What Problems Can Happen After Hip Replacement Surgery?
The most common problem soon after hip replacement surgery is hip dislocation. Because man-made hips are smaller than normal ones, the ball can come out of the socket. This can happen if you are in certain positions, such as pulling the knees up to the chest.
Sometimes, a person's body reacts to the man-made joint. If that happens, there is usually inflammation (or swelling), and then special cells might eat away some of the bone, causing the joint to loosen. To treat this problem, your doctor may suggest medicines or surgery to replace the joint. Most people who have hip joints replaced do not need more surgery. Researchers are trying out joints made of different materials that last longer and cause less inflammation.
Less common problems after surgery are:
- Infection
- Blood clots
- Bone growth past the normal edges of the bone.
Risks of problems after hip replacement surgery are much lower than they used to be.
Will Exercise Help After a Total Hip Replacement?
Exercise can reduce joint pain and stiffness. It can increase muscle strength and joint range of motion (how much you can move the joint). Most physical therapists begin with exercises that:
- Increase range of motion
- Make muscles strong.
Your doctor or physical therapist will decide when you can do harder exercises. Your doctor may say not to jog or play basketball or tennis. These can damage or loosen the new hip joint.
Exercise goals after hip replacement surgery are to:
- Increase muscle strength
- Increase your blood circulation and overall fitness
- Avoid injuring the new joint.
The types of exercise that may help you meet these goals are:
- Walking
- Bicycling (on a bike machine)
- Swimming
- Cross-country skiing.
What Research Is Being Done on Hip Replacement Surgery?
To improve hip replacement surgery, researchers are studying:
- Which patients are more likely to do well after a hip replacement.
- New ways to do hip replacement surgery.
- How to make better man-made hip joints.
- Ways to keep the body from rejecting the man-made hip joints.
- Ways to reduce swelling after hip replacement surgery.
- How to improve recovery programs used after surgery.
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AT LEAST two more jockeys expect to be questioned this week in the betting investigation that has caused upheaval in Victorian racing.
And as the probe continues, the scandal centred on a $10,000 bet made by Damien Oliver will go back to its source as the racing integrity commissioner, Sal Perna, reviews Racing Victoria's inquiry into the matter.
The jockeys awaiting interview say Racing Victoria investigators have told them they are required to attend inquiries and have tailored their riding schedules accordingly.
Up to 10 jockeys are believed to be implicated in the betting investigations that this week led to Oliver being banned for 10 months over a $10,000 bet he placed on a rival horse in a race in which he rode.
Oliver admitted his guilt after initially refusing to speak to investigators until a deal was done, which effectively allowed him to ride through the Melbourne spring carnival.
The "without prejudice" discussions between Oliver and his lawyers and Racing Victoria led to him making a formal admission last week to his "one-off, spur-of-the-moment" bet on Miss Octopussy at Moonee Valley in October 2010.
The Perna review, announced on Wednesday at the instigation of the Racing Minister, Denis Napthine, will examine the handling by Racing Victoria of the Oliver case.
It was as a result of information received by Perna in August that Oliver's betting was revealed.
After the Oliver case, Napthine questioned Racing Victoria's failure to stand the jockey down as soon as the allegations against him gained credibility.
That view won the support of Racing Victoria chief executive Rob Hines on Wednesday.
"From my perspective, I thought it would be a good thing if Oliver didn't ride through the [spring] carnival," Hines said.
But Mr Hines also said he understood why the committee appointed by the regulator to hold the Oliver inquiry had delayed issuing a stand-down order until it had a confession.
"Now I understand all the conversations and discussions the panel had . . . I understand the decisions they took," he told Melbourne radio.
"But from my perspective, it's a little disappointing because everything really went pear-shaped."
Mr Hines also confirmed investigations are continuing into the role in the Oliver case of those who accepted his bet and the delivery of the jockey's winnings.
"The investigations around this matter are not concluded," he said.
"No doubt we will be hearing more about all of that."
The Perna review begins next week after the time limit on any appeal by Oliver has expired.