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|August 6, 2003
Volume 5, Issue 16
|Midwifery Today E-News
"Intact Perineum"
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"The challenge for us midwives is to bring a greater understanding of the spiritual element of the birth process to those in our care so the sacred space of birth can be reclaimed for future generations."
— Jenny Hall
The Art of Midwifery
Susun Weed, author of "Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year," says walking at least one mile a day can help alleviate morning sickness.
— Midwifery Today Forums
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Between 1 and 2% of pregnant women experience hyperemesis gravidarium, or severe morning sickness. A randomized, placebo-controlled crossover study found that stimulating acupuncture point PC6 helps ease nausea and vomiting. Thirty-three women (average age 28.4 years) were divided into two groups. Group A received deep needle insertion at the PC6 point on both forearms three times per day for 30 minutes. Group B received a form of placebo acupuncture, with a needle inserted superficially approximately four inches above the wrist on each arm. On days one and two of the eight-day study, each group received their treatments; after two more days of no treatment, the procedures were switched for each group. Each day, the women rated degree of nausea and recorded instances of vomiting. Those women given active acupuncture experienced a "significantly faster reduction of nausea" compared with those who received a placebo. This reduction was seen in both groups; identical results were seen in each group when the treatment was switched. The incidence of vomiting was also reduced in both groups, with a much greater reduction seen in those receiving active acupuncture. Daily vomiting had been reported by all 22 women at the study onset; by day three less than half of the women in the active group were still vomiting compared with 75% of those in the placebo group.
— Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, October 2000;20(4):273-279.
Intact Perineum
Sharing what the feeling of a baby's head stretching the perineal tissues will be like and warning the mother about the pitfalls in pushing will go a long way to her having a smooth passage for both baby and herself.
The woman will be receptive to conversations in prenatal visits about the realities of the birth process. Following is what I convey about second stage (pushing):
— Excerpted from "Midwife's Guide to an Intact Perineum," by Gloria Lemay, Midwifery Today Issue 59.
Editor's Note: Gloria continues with several more important points for keeping the perineum intact. Read this and other excellent articles in Midwifery Today (print magazine) Issue 59.]
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Vaginal muscle awareness and control are essential for avoiding vaginal/perineal tears. If the expectant mother can learn the difference between contracted and relaxed states of her vagina and perineum, she will be able to create either at will. Encourage her to do some exploring; have her place her fingers inside and contract her muscles around them in order to learn which motions work for her. Being able to stop the flow of urine—a common way to learn vaginal muscle awareness—does not necessarily indicate a full range of control.
My favorite exercise is the classic "elevator." In this exercise, the pelvic floor muscles are pulled up like an elevator ascending to the first floor, second, floor, third floor, fourth floor, fifth floor, then are held for 30 seconds, and let down slowly [floor by floor] and finally to the basement, the place from which we give birth.
Another exercise that imparts control of the internal muscle most likely to tear at birth (the bulbocavernosus) is a quick, snapping movement lower down in the vagina, near the introitus.
— from "Heart and Hands," book by Elizabeth Davis, Celestial Arts Books, 1997
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Question of the Week
Q: I gave birth (completely natural) to my second child about nine months ago. Several weeks after giving birth I felt a vaginal heaviness. When I asked my midwife about it at the six-week checkup, she recommended that I kegel. I have been doing so for the past eight-plus months. I went back at six months, and she confirmed that my uterus was prolapsed. My cervix can be seen in the vaginal canal.
I know my doctors are going to recommend either surgery or a pessary (the device to "hold things up"). I prefer to treat it the natural way if possible (i.e. herbs, homeopathics, exercise). My husband and I want more children, but I am concerned about what it would do to my uterus and would it make the current situation worse.
— Danielle
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Q: What can be done for endometrial hyperplasia as far as alternative methods of treatment? In my case, it falls under the category of excessive bleeding. Three cycles of progesterone haven't helped, and I don't really want to go the hysterectomy route.
A: Have you read about ablation? I assume you have had an ultrasound and other testing and blood work.
— Linda S.
A: Have you considered the Mirena IUD? At a recent in-service the rep said it will decrease bleeding and that many doctors are placing these instead of doing an ablation.
A: Read "Fertility Cycles and Nutrition" by Marilyn Shannon. You can get it from The Couple to Couple League (CCL; teaches Natural Family Planning). Her e-mail address is available from their Web site at www.ccli.org. She has also written articles specifically related to heavy bleeding in CCL's newsletter, "Family Foundations." Ask about back issues.
— Anne
A: Endometrial ablation, preferably the hot-water method, is wonderful. This is only for someone who does not wish to become pregnant again.
— Anon.
A: My mother "floods." She is on hormones to control it, and it kind of works (it keeps her out of the hospital). She had to try a couple of different doctors, and most of them said she would have to get a hysterectomy. Then she found a doctor she really liked who put her on the hormones and had her work with the pills, taking an extra pill when the flooding really kicked in. He told us if the hormones don't keep her from flooding that the next procedure he would try is cauterizing the inside of her uterus. So far, we aren't to that point, and we haven't researched that procedure. My point is that sometimes docs jump to hysterectomy when there are some baby-step procedures they can try before they remove the uterus.
— Anon.
A: Chinese Herbal Medicine is extremely effective for uterine bleeding, especially when the cause is endometrial hyperplasia. I am a Chinese Herbalist and have treated this many times in my 20 years of practice. The herbs also really go to the root of the problem, and my patients end up feeling much better in other aspects of their health. I suggest finding a qualified herbalist in your area.
— Sharon Weizenbaum
A: Have you considered endometrial ablation? Several different methods are available, including laser ablation and hyperthermia ablation. The uterus is left intact, just the endometrium is destroyed.
You can get quite a bit of information by doing a Web search on endometrial ablation. I believe the success rates range from 50 to 80% for achieving complete cessation of bleeding and much less bleeding in almost all cases. In my area it is done as an outpatient procedure and does not require recovery period of more than 1–2 days.
— Anon.
A: There are multiple interventions besides a hysterectomy for excessive bleeding. Several outpatient procedures can help: 1) D&C, which can be helpful for several cycles, and then the procedure has to be done again. This is not my favorite option for obvious reasons. 2) Hormone replacement, including estrogen and progesterone OCPs. In my experience, however, progesterone alone led to more bleeding. 3) Uterine ablation, which is done using various techniques, including freezing the inside of the uterus, nova sure, which chemically alters the endometrium, and actual burning the inside of the uterus. These methods can be very helpful and stop bleeding altogether in 90% of women. You would stop having periods, but your hormones are not altered by a hysterectomy. I know many women who are extremely happy with this alternative. 4) Pregnancy.
I am not aware of any herbal or naturopathic remedies that are really effective for treating this problem.
— Heather J., cnm/whnp
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— Marci
I am considering my options for the birth of my fifth child. I have had two homebirths and two hospital births; all four were fine and uneventful (I could give birth on the sidewalk, they all go exactly the same). The state of Connecticut mandates HIV testing for all pregnant women, with those refusing having to submit baby to the test. I am opposed to this on many fronts, but my question is, if I exempt out for religious reasons (no way I could be positive), could they still test my newborn (I have a strict no needles on the birthday rule)? I fear Department of Social Services intervention; even if I birth out of state, can they still get to us? I would appreciate information and direction about this state's mandates. The OB/GYN I visited told me I am otherwise high risk at 37 years old, necessitating ultrasound, GBS testing, GD testing, all to be "sure" (my fifth child!). I will probably homebirth, but the HIV thing still nags at me. Suggestions, advice?
— Audrey
I also have experienced severe nipple pain with nursing both of my children [Issue 5:15]. When my son was born, I was diagnosed with thrush. I washed my nipples and my son's mouth with a baking soda mixture after every nursing and endured pain for 18 months. I was told numerous times to wean, since the pain often moved me to tears. When I had my daughter in 1992, again the same thing happened, and again I was told to wean. I went to doctors, naturopaths, asked my midwives, used antifungal creams on my breasts, and nothing helped. One naturopath put me on herbs that dried up my milk! It took three days of mother's milk tea and round the clock nursing to get my milk to flow again. I finally talked to a lactation consultant by phone and described the situation to her. She asked me if my nipples blanched white, if it was cold where I lived, and if I was sensitive to cold. Yes, yes, yes. She said it wasn't Raynaud's Syndrome, but something similar to it. When baby latched on, it caused vasospasms, reducing blood flow that in turn caused the blanching and pain. She gave me a few suggestions, but what worked best for me was to make sure I wasn't cold when I nursed. That meant wearing socks, drinking warm tea, sitting near the fire, and I would also rub my breasts with my hand to warm them up before baby latched on. It worked like a miracle! I nursed my little girl for 2-1/2 years.
I am a midwife and a nurse and had never seen this problem before. I had never heard of anyone else having this problem until reading of it in E-News. It was a really hard thing to go through. I was misdiagnosed with thrush, suffered terrible pain, and got little support for my commitment to breastfeed. I always wondered about how often this problem actually came up, and am happy to see some dialog about it in E-News.
— Lori Land, RN
To the anonymous writer regarding older parenting [Issue 5:15]: The Web site www.mom-in-the-middle.com focuses on the older mom. There is only one article per issue devoted to pregnancy, but it might be worth checking out. The editor is open to feedback and comments.
— Gina Ferrara-Bates
In response to your Art of Midwifery section on yeast infections [Issue 5:15], I just picked up tea tree oil vaginal suppositories from Whole Foods. They come six to a box and seem to work great for yeast or bacterial vaginosis.
— Talisyn
I was intrigued by the Art of Midwifery section in Issue 5:15. As more and more woman seek out complementary therapies to help protect their growing baby, this may be a valuable piece of information to store and keep until it may be of use, especially since it is a very common problem in pregnancy.
Could you tell me what consistency the tea tree oil should be? I know it is quite potent when not diluted enough especially when you won't get much primrose oil in a capsule. I want to give an as accurate as possible description to clients who may want to try it. Also, is there evidence to back up this therapy?
— Dawn Higgins
Evening primrose oil was recommended as part of a treatment for vaginal yeast infection. Perhaps this ingredient should be avoided since it has also been used to soften the cervix for labor inductions and augmentations. I have read that it has prostaglandin properties.
— Linda Baziuk, RN, AAHCC
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Wedding Comic
Sonichu Special 2, also known as the Wedding Comic, is a comic created by Chris in 2009. It shows how he visualizes his wedding to Ivy. The comic was released in its entirety on 12 May 2009 by Clyde Cash. Before that, it was featured in the videos MEOW and CWC's "It's All Coming Back To Me".
Art-wise, the comic is remarkable in that Chris included a bunch of flowery stickers in it. Ivy originally wanted glitter to be used in a scene where Punchy meets Layla (pages 23 and 24 of Episode 19), but Chris got stickers instead and they remained unused because external influences made him tone down the comic a little bit.[1] In these pages, the paper appears to be warped, perhaps because Chris couldn't be bothered to invest in decent-quality paper (rather, he seems to have gone to Wal-Mart and paid five dollars for 500 sheets).
Chris acknowledges that he uses a character recolor (Canino Houndhowl) "designed" by Megan. This is certainly not the first nor the last time Chris has attempted to use stuff from his previous relationships to produce awesomely romantic artwork; a similar thing could be seen in First Date Level.
It is Chris and Ivy's wedding day. Oddly, the sign outside advertises the "Chandler-Bundy wedding", even though Ivy's surname is O'Neil (Chris likely made an association between Ivy and actor Ed O'Neill, then confused Ed with his Married With Children character, Al Bundy.) Canino Houndhowl, a character created by Megan Schroeder[2], is on the door. The cake is prepared by some sort of dinosaur things called Gecko and Mantis (named after troll Gecko Mantis, who got his name from two Metal Gear Solid characters; similarly, the piano-playing cat Spas is also named after a troll). Punchy Sonichu is eyeing up Layla Flaaffy. Ivy's friend Rachel (previously mentioned in a video) is her maid of honor, her bridesmaid is Lilith and her father Officer Keino gives her away. Chris portrayed Ivy's father as Coach John McGuirk from Home Movies after Ivy mentioned he reminded her of the character.[3] Sarah Hammer, in William Spicer's tuxedo, is Chris's best man. Crass and Champ are the ring-bearers. They are married by a preacher seemingly wearing headphones, and after the reception they leave in a carriage drawn by a My Little Pony -- desperately fleeing a maddened Rosechu, who pursues them down the road. Not seen anywhere in this comic are Chris's mom and dad. Apparently their son doesn't see much of a need for them on his wedding day.
Comic pages
Officer McGuirk gives away the fruit of his loins. A traumatized Chinese girl litters the church with stickers.
Why is Sarah Hammer the best man? Why does the cup have an evil face on it? Why is Rosechu chasing a chariot? Or why does she have a bouquet when she's already married? Why is there a My Little Pony? Why does any of this comic exist at all?


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Ryman Premier
Andre McCollin fired Kingstonian to the top of the Ryman Premier League with all three goals in a 3-1 win at struggling Carshalton Athletic.
Ks took the lead only for Tommy Bradford to level for the Robins from spot, before McCollin converted two second half penalties to seal the points.
Carshalton, who announced Stuart Massey as their new number one on Sunday, remain second from bottom.
Ks went top after leaders Maidstone United were held to a 1-1 draw at home to Met Police thanks to Charlie Collins' second half equaliser.
Hampton & Richmond Borough came back from two goals down at Dulwich Hamlet to claim a share of the spoils from a 2-2 draw – Charlie Moone bagged both Beavers goals, taking his tally this season to a remarkable 30 in all competitions.
Ryman Division One South
Leatherhead stay second after a 4-2 win at Worthing thanks to goals, with Tom Bradbrook once again among the goals .
Greg Andrews hit his first goal for Walton & Hersham in 1-1 draw at Chipstead, while Tooting & Mitcham United went down 3-1 at Faversham, Frankie Sawyer getting the consolation.
Corinthian Casuals remain bottom of the table after their clash at Redhill was postponed.
This week's fixtures
Ryman Premier
Kingstonian v Met Police
Ryman Premier
Hampton RB v Wingate & Finchley
Harrow Borough v Carshalton Ath
Ryman Division One South
Corinthian Casuals v Sittingbourne
Tooting & Mitcham v Three Bridges
Walton & Hersham v Leatherhead
Ryman Division One South
Burgess Hill Town v Walton Casuals
Ryman Premier
Carshalton Athletic v Cray Wanderers
Grays Athletic v Kingstonian
Maidstone United v Hampton & RB
Met Police v Lewes
Ryman Division One South
Guernsey v Tooting & Mitcham United
Herne Bay v Corinthian Casuals
Leatherhead v Hastings United
Three Bridges v Walton & Hersham
Walton Casuals v Whitstable Town


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JUST one case of measles was reported in the West Midlands in the second half of 2013.
Figures released by Public Health England showed one case of the disease was reported in the region in October, compared with 58 in the first six months of the year.
The organisation launched a national programme last year to ensure at last 95 per cent of 10 to 16-year-olds had been given the MMR vaccine after rates of the potentially fatal disease increased to its highest level since 1995 in the first three months of 2013.
Public Health England's lead consultant for immunisation in the West Midlands Dr Musarrat Afza said he was delighted by the figures.
"The best way to prevent measles outbreaks is to ensure good uptake of the MMR vaccine across all age groups, so it's heartening to see the success the catch-up programme had in ensuring 95 per cent of 10 to 16 year olds in England received at least one dose of the vaccine," he said.
"Although mumps has increased a little from the same quarter of last year the numbers remain much lower than the levels seen in 2004/5, when outbreaks were reported in several universities.
"This probably reflects the fact that most young people now attending university were eligible for two doses of MMR as children."


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Channeling Her Creativity with Bob Edwards
Kim Dawson has worked as a producer for The Bob Edwards Show for a year now, but she still gets excited when she goes to work every day.
"I like telling stories, and I like hearing stories—I always have," the AU literature and creative writing, BA '07, MFA '11, alumna said. "Being on the radio and working with Bob Edwards specifically, I get to do that."
After earning her undergraduate degree in literature Dawson returned to earn a master of fine arts because she felt there was more for her to learn from her professors.
"I knew coming into the MFA program that I wanted to learn to write for different fields: the stage, the page, and the ear," she said.
In her last year of graduate school, Dawson got an internship at Sirius XM with the BookRadio channel. Before that, she said, she had never thought about working in radio.
"I thought I was going to be like every other graduate student and get a PhD," she said. "Whoever took me is where I was going to go."
Working at Sirius XM changed all of that. Dawson said she had the opportunity to create commercials, write scripts, edit audio, and interview authors. She does similar tasks for The Bob Edwards Show, but it's not just a list of tasks that need to be completed.
"The heart of what I do is creative," she said. "Bob interacts consistently with his producers—we talk about new topics and ideas all the time. Since he trusts us, I get to produce long-form documentaries on women's issues, dance, identity, poverty, race, class, and international affairs."
Dawson said Edwards—an alum of AU's School of Communication—has encouraged her from day one.
"On my first day of work, Bob handed me three books on radio journalism and said, 'Learn, and be creative!' And he's given me the tools, the resources, and the paycheck to do it," she said.
One question Dawson said she constantly heard in graduate school still follows her around at her job today—so what? She said what she learned at AU—to ask 'so what?' and fight with ideas—is critically important to her everyday work.
"In media and consumer culture in general, that kind of critical thinking can only help create new ideas and challenges," she said.
Two AU professors who engrained those critical thinking skills in her at the undergraduate and graduate level were Keith Leonard and Madhavi Menon. Dawson said Leonard helped her with ideas for her papers, poems, and thesis, and expanded her thinking about African American literature and identity. She said going to Menon's classes made her want to learn everything her professor knew.
"Like most students, I feared her questions, even when I did the assigned reading," she said. "But I loved the torture. It felt good to be teased with that much knowledge and expectation."
Dawson said her advice to students interested in going into radio or getting their MFA is to learn everything you can.
"As soon as you feel like you know enough, get familiar with a new aspect of your genre," she said. "Explore all the little secrets of your intellect, things you might be interested in that involve writing even if indirectly."
Dawson said she continues to learn daily how to be a better producer and an effective communicator. So far, the "learn everything" strategy has worked well for her.
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I found something that really touched me on a new website I've become a part of and wanted to share with all of you.
The quote is from the man Rick Phelps who set the group up on facebook.
"When someone you love becomes a Memory, that Memory becomes a Treasure."
This sums up so much the feelings I have from losing my Mom to this monster.
Hugs to all on this journey....
"A prognosis is simply an audit of how truly precious each day is. Live each day to the maximum, celebrate what was, and what is - Don't spend your life looking forward to what will or might be." .... words of wisdom from my beloved son on hearing of his grandmother's CC prognosis.


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Which comes from a commentary to the PoP.But when they are seen after resolving them by means of knowledge into these elements, they disintegrate like froth subjected to compression by the hand. They are mere states (dhamma) occurring due to conditions and void. In this way the characteristic of not-self becomes more evident" (Vism-mhþ 824). PoP pg 668.
It is important to understand that Buddhism (here meaning Theravada) is not doing science. It is not commenting on the nature of the "external" world. It is dealing with what is experienced. A "fundamental particle" of experience is hardly an unchanging, unconditioned thing. It is a way of talking about the flow of experience that our senses can give us which we can call this or that.
Ven Nyanamoli in a footnote in his PATH OF PURIFICATION, pages 317-8, states: "In the Pitakas the word sabhaava seems to appear only once...," it appears several times in Milindapanha, and it is used quite a bit in the PoP and it commentaries. He states it often roughly corresponds to dhaatu, element and to lakkhana, characteristic. An interesting passage from the PoP reads:
"On the contrary, before their rise [the bases, aayatana] they had no individual essence [sabhaava], and after their fall their individual essence are completely dissolved. And they occur without mastery [being exercisable over them] since they exist in dependence on conditions and in between the past and the future." Page 551 XV 15.
Piatigorsky (In his study of the Pitaka Abhidhamma texts, THE BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY OF THOUGHT, p 182) puts it: "From the point of view of consciousness, it can be said that, when consciousness is conscious of one's mind, thought, or consciousness directed to their objects, then it is 'being conscious of' that may be named 'a state of consciousness' or a dharma."
Piatigorsky (THE BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY OF THOUGHT, p 146) explains: "the meaning of each abhidhammic term [dhamma] consists (or is the sum) of all its positional meanings and of all positional meanings of its connotations."
Nyanaponika quotes a sub-commentary to an Abhidhamma text: "There is no other thing than the quality borne by it." (na ca dhaariyamma-sabhaavaa an~n~o dhammo naama atthi). Abhidhamma Studies, page 40. Which is to say: We simpy cannot say that 'a dharma is... (a predicate follows)', because a dharma, in fact, 'is' no thing, yet [it is] a term denoting (not being) a certain relation or type of relation to thought, consciousness or mind. That is, dharma is not a concept in the accepted terminological sense of the latter, but a purely relational notion. -- Piatigorsky, THE BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY OF THOUGHT, page 181.Nyanaponika ABHIDHAMMA STUDIES, page 41 BPS; page 42 Wisdom wrote:By arranging the mental factors in relational groups a subordinate synthetical element has been introduced into the mainly analytical Dhammasangani. By so doing, the danger inherent in purely analytical methods is avoided. This danger consists in erroneously taking for genuine separate entities the "parts" resulting from analysis, instead of restricting their use to sound practical method with the purpose of classifying and dissolving composite events wrongly conceived as unities. Up to the present time it has been a regular occurrence in the history of physics, metaphysics, and psychology that when the "whole" has been successfully dissolved by analysis, the resultant "parts" themselves come in turn to be regarded as little "wholes."Prof. Dr. Y. Karunadasa, THE DHAMMA THEORY, page 9 http://www.zeh-verlag.de/download/dhammatheory.pdf wrote:In the Pali tradition it is only for the sake of definition and description that each dhamma is postulated as if it were a separate entity; but in reality it is by no means a solitary phenomenon having an existence of its own. . . . If this Abhidhammic view of existence, as seen from its doctrine of dhammas, cannot be interpreted as a radical pluralism, neither can it be interpreted as an out-and-out monism. For what are called dhammas -- the component factors of the universe, both within us and outside us -- are not fractions of an absolute unity but a multiplicity of co-ordinate factors. They are not reducible to, nor do they emerge from, a single reality, the fundamental postulate of monistic metaphysics. If they are to be interpreted as phenomena, this should be done with the proviso that they are phenomena with no corresponding noumena, no hidden underlying ground. For they are not manifestations of some mysterious metaphysical substratum, but processes taking place due to the interplay of a multitude of conditions.Harvey, in his excellent INTRODUCTION TO BUDDHISM, characterizes the Theravadin position, page 87: wrote: "'They are dhammas because they uphold their own nature [sabhaava]. They are dhammas because they are upheld by conditions or they are upheld according to their own nature' (Asl.39). Here 'own-nature' would mean characteristic nature, which is not something inherent in a dhamma as a separate ultimate reality, but arise due to the supporting conditions both of other dhammas and previous occurrences of that dhamma. This is of significance as it makes the Mahayana critique of the Sarvastivadin's notion of own-nature largely irrelevant to the Theravada."A.K. Warder, in INDIAN BUDDHISM, page 323, discussing the Pali Abhidhamma commentarial literature wrote: "The most significant new idea in the commentaries is the definition of a 'principle' or element (dharma): dharmas are what have (or 'hold', 'maintain', dhr. is the nearest equivalent in the language to the English 'have') their own own-nature (svabhaava). It is added that they naturally have this through conditions."
And thank you. Recycled excellence. The first version was used on gray forum.Ben wrote:Thank you Tilt - that is excellent!
And thank you. Recycled excellence. The first version was used on gray forum.
Now this commentarial definition of dhamma as sabhava poses an important
problem, for it seems to go against an earlier Theravada tradition recorded in the
Patisambhidamagga. This canonical text specifically states that the five aggregates
are devoid of own-nature (sabhavena-sunnat).46 Since the dhammas are the
elementary constituents of the five aggregates, this should mean that the dhammas,
too, are devoid of own-nature. What is more, does not the very use of the term
sabhava, despite all the qualifications under which it is used, give the impression
that a given dhamma exists in its own right? And does this not amount to the
admission that a dhamma is some kind of substance?
The commentators were not unaware of these implications and they therefore took
the necessary steps to forestall such a conclusion. This they sought to do by
supplementing the former definition with another which actually nullifies the
conclusion that the dhammas might be quasi-substances. This additional definition
states that a dhamma is not that which bears its own-nature, but that which is borne
by its own conditions (paccayehi dhariyanti ti dhamma).47 Whereas the earlier
definition is agent-denotation (kattusadhana) because it attributes an active role to
the dhamma, elevating it to the position of an agent, the new definition is object denotation
(kamma-sadhana) because it attributes a passive role to the dhamma and
thereby downgrades it to the position of an object. What is radical about this new
definition is that it reverses the whole process which otherwise might culminate in
the conception of dhammas as substances or bearers of their own-nature. What it
seeks to show is that, far from being a bearer, a dhamma is being borne by its own
Consonant with this situation, it is also maintained that there is no other thing
called a dhamma than the "quality" of being borne by conditions.48 The same idea
is expressed in the oft-recurrent statement that what is called a dhamma is the mere
fact of occurrence due to appropriate conditions.49 In point of fact, in commenting
upon the Patisambhidamagga statement that the five aggregates -- and, by
implication, the dhammas -- are devoid of sabhava, the commentator observes that
since the aggregates have no self-nature, they are devoid of own-nature.50 It will
thus be seen that although the term sabhava is used as a synonym for dhamma, it is
interpreted in such a way that it means the very absence of sabhava in any sense
that implies a substantial mode of being.
pp 11- 12
Sylvester wrote:Does this make the Theravadins quasi-Madhyamakas?
Sylvester wrote:Hee, hee. Does this make the Theravadins quasi-Madhyamakas? Or worse, might that be why Karunadasa has suggested elsewhere that the Theravadins "flirted" with Idealism?
5heaps wrote:Sylvester wrote:Hee, hee. Does this make the Theravadins quasi-Madhyamakas? Or worse, might that be why Karunadasa has suggested elsewhere that the Theravadins "flirted" with Idealism?
not even slightly. the wrong appearance of 'own-nature' being denied here is something extremely coarse. for example chairs appear to exist as wholes (ie. singularly), seemingly independent of their parts, and seemingly unchangingly (was here yesterday, is here today).
contrary to appearing to exist in this way, they actually exist imputedly, meaning that they depend on causes and conditions, and more importantly, that it is an essential condition of the object that in order for it to be validly cognized the parts of the object must appear to the mind
what makes this nonmadhyamika is that the chair already contains its own validly findable characteristics prior to cognition, due to its causes and conditions.
what makes madhyamika madhyamika is that there is no such thing as a findable characteristic outside of the context of there being a cognition of a characteristic. this doesnt mean for example that there are no physical objects that arise due to causes and conditions; what it means is that physical objects lack an own-nature, meaning a findable separation from other events in the world, most importantly the minds cognizing them.
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The Breakers came out with a vengeance against the Cairns Taipans at Vector Arena last night, clinching the game by the third quarter before strolling to a 97-76 win.
The big win went some way towards making up for last weekend's insipid display against Sydney, pushing the Breakers back into sole possession of first place ahead of a four-game roadtrip.
The loss to the Kings was the Breakers' third of the season but they have recovered well from each setback - winning all three games by an average of 22 points.
Cairns may have been the perfect opposition to get back to winning ways - they have now lost nine in a row in New Zealand - but the Breakers' shooting would have been too hot for almost any team.
After their starters went 9-41 from the floor against Sydney, the Breakers shot 61 per cent as a team with Cedric Jackson and Dillon Boucher both setting scoring marks.
Jackson surpassed the 28 points he had in his triple-double two weeks ago by notching a career-high 32, while Boucher managed 10 in his 200th game as a Breaker - his highest points total in three seasons.
"Those highs are what keep you going," Boucher said. "Any time [the team] can have a performance like that, it makes you feel young.
"After the Sydney game I felt about 40, tonight I feel about 18. Any time we win, it's always good for a soul and good for the body."
Boucher was adamant Jackson had the ability to make it in America, while Lemanis admitted Jackson's 11/13 shooting night caught him by surprise.
"That's the quietest 32 that I've seen for a long time. I was genuinely shocked - it didn't feel like he scored that much," Lemanis said. "He didn't play well last week and he obviously likes rising up to those challenges."
Jackson may have stolen the headlines but Boucher set the tone with a typically all-action opening shift which saw him surpass his season-best tally in the first quarter. In addition to his usual combination of hard work and hustle, Boucher led the Breakers with six points as the period ended locked at 18.
The two sides could barely be separated anywhere on the box score after 10 minutes, but the Breakers began the second with an 8-0 run to build a small buffer.
That buffer was soon boosted to double digits thanks to Jackson. The point guard looked determined to make amends for a quiet game in the loss to Sydney, rattling off 11 consecutive points for the Breakers and finishing with 16 in the second quarter alone.
Jackson was perfect from the field in the first half as the Breakers shot 63 per cent and took a 14-point lead into the major break.
The only concern for the Breakers heading into halftime was the form of Tom Abercrombie. One turnover was the extent of his contribution but the out-of-touch swingman broke his scoring duck early in the third as the Breakers quickly increased their advantage to 20.
That healthy gap remained heading into the fourth quarter, with a couple of flourishes from Jackson before the buzzer, exciting the 6700-strong crowd and keeping Cairns well in arrears.
The lead continued to grow in the fourth as Jackson ran rampant, while Abercrombie also showed signs of life and chimed in with seven points in quick succession.
It wasn't long before the Breakers' starters took a satisfying seat on the bench, with the development squad members seeing out a comfortable evening.
Breakers 97 (Jackson 32, Pledger 13, Boucher 10), Cairns 76 (Wilson 18, Edwards 15, Rychart 15). HT: 51-37.
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Simple window boxes and topiaries enhance Colette's traditional London home.
This creamy neutral palette and open space are perfect for family life and entertaining.
Though she wouldn't have chosen black granite for the countertops, Colette admits the kitchen is highly functional.
Colette also uses this room as her home office.
A blue lacquered wall and ceiling fresco are just two of the rich details that gives this room personality. The striped tablecloth and green velvet chair adds contrast. Gold shell-shaped lights shine on book spines for easy searching.
This daring space perfectly embraces old and new.
Homeowner and designer Colette van den Thillart's London home is a reflection of her signature style: edgy, witty and utterly fearless. In her living room, the walls are striated with charcoal grey and lacquered a dramatic peacock blue to create a glamorous look. Rich green accents enhance the saturated look, while touches of warm white and brushed gold add a fresh and luxe touch to the space.
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In designer Colette van den Thillart's London home, a custom-made amoeba-shaped table with a dragged gesso finish complements the sofa and chairs, and accommodates the seating arrangement. "I'm a devotee to organic shapes. They can be more forgiving in space planning," she says. An affordable rug adds bold pattern to the room.
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This principal bedroom is swathed in a hand-blocked fabric.
Upstairs, Colette's bedroom serves as her own lab. All fabric is by NH Design, used here before debuting in the collection. "Nobody has these yet. I couldn't wait to see them in 3-D," she says.
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An armoire functions as a privacy screen between the principal bedroom and its ensuite bath. The tub's unique standing faucet lends a dramatic edge to the space.
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The hallway is a study in neutrals with wall-to-wall seagrass and patterned wallpaper. Homeowner and designer Colette van den Thillart accessorized the foyer with gilded antlers, a unique art piece with a plaster frame and warm white furnishings, including an 18th-century Russian side chair. The console works to conceal a radiator underneath.
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The family room, in the home's conservatory, can be an extension of the house or the garden, depending on the weather.
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The Toronto-born, England-based designer and creative director of NH Design purchased an Edwardian home in London that featured this sunny backyard terrace. The wall-to-wall windows and roof at the back of the house lend a greenhouse feel, and swathe the back rooms of the home in natural light. Having this many windows makes for a seamless transition from the conservatory to the garden, making the family room seem like a patio, and the patio seem like a dining room.
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California and Arizona citrus items are popular commodities around the globe.
In California alone, 35% of the state's citrus ends up in markets outside the U.S. and Canada, said Joel Nelsen, president of California Citrus Mutual, Exeter.
Booth Ranches LLC, Orange Cove, Calif., exports up to 30% of its citrus, primarily to South Korea and Japan, but also to other countries in the South Pacific and Middle East, said Neil Galone, vice president of sales and marketing.
There's no one size that export buyers prefer.
"Export customers in different areas like different sizes, so they tend to take pretty much across the manifest, just as domestic customers do," Galone said.
Overall, exports seem to be increasing, but numbers can go up and down from year to year based on availability of product and crop sizes in other international producing areas, he said.
California's citrus has an exceptional reputation, he said. But there is no generic marketing organization that promotes the state's citrus abroad.
"Everyone does their own," Galone said.
Galone said he gains an understanding of the international market by visiting foreign marketplaces, seeing what customers' issues are, checking out retail displays and talking to produce managers and learning about their specific needs.
Alex Teague, senior vice president and chief operating officer for Limoneira Co., Santa Paula, Calif., is optimistic about export potential for the coming season.
"Export channels are opening up, so we expect a very good winter export program," he said.
The company exports about 30% of its lemons, mostly to Asia and South America, he said.
SunWest Fruit Co. Inc., Parlier, Calif., exports mostly to Japan but also ships a significant amount of navel oranges to Korea, said Doug Sankey, sales manager.
The export movement has been good for the past few years, he said, but it's important to put up export-quality fruit, which SunWest strives to do.
"Buyers are eager for those exports," he said.
The Chuck Olsen Co., Visalia, Calif., ships the highest quality lemons to Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and South Korea, said Jeff Olsen, vice president.
"Export demand is good," he said.
Japan and South Korea are the primary markets for Cecelia Packing Corp. in Orange Cove, said Randy Jacobson, sales manager.
Export volume varies from year to year, he said, but foreign sales were up last year, with more product going to Japan.
"Our programs are season specific," he said.
The company's export program includes navel and cara cara oranges and minneolas.
Jacobson thinks export buyers look forward to California citrus, but he said they have many alternatives.
Early season demand is not as strong as it once was, he said, "but later in the season, there is still pretty good demand for California navel oranges."
Bravante Citrus in Reedley, Calif., exports to South Korea, Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, said Mike Keeline, salesman.
Each market has its own manifest of what it wants, but that can vary from year to year, he said.
He anticipates a good export year this season, with the company exporting up to 35% of its crop.
South Korea is not an export destination of Mulholland Citrus in Orange Cove, said Fred Berry, director of marketing.
That's because, with tariffs and competing fruit out of China, it does not make economic sense to ship there now, he said.
Instead, the company exports to Central America, South America, Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia.


text: Jordan Wynn was forced off the field due to injuries but he isn't finished with the sport of football just yet. Wynn will join Norm Chow's staff at Hawaii as the quarterbacks coach in January, Chow confirmed with The Salt Lake Tribune. Chow served as Utah's offensive coordinator last year and formed a close bond with Wynn. After Wynn suffered his season-ending shoulder injury against Washington, he spent much of the time during Utah's games with Chow in the booth. "The time we were together, I enjoyed it immensely," Chow said. "He is going to take our quarterbacks and be our quarterbacks coach and I'm really excited." Chow said he thought he could handle the responsibilities of being a head coach and coach the quarterbacks at the same time but realized it was too much and decided to hire Wynn. "It's a lot to handle," he said. Utah coach Kyle Whittingham said Wynn was emotional last week when he broke the news to him. Wynn was working with Utah freshman quarterback Travis Wilson. "It sounds like he has a good opportunity and I wish him well in that," Whittingham said. Whittingham has always said Wynn knew the game of football well and did a great job studying and preparing. From a media standpoint, Wynn always handled himself well even when things were rough for him. It's good to see him get a chance to learn from one of the sport's great offensive minds in the game. Certainly not a bad way to start a coaching career. As for the Utes, Whittingham said he was happy with the way his team has practiced this week and doesn't sense any sort of letdown after the loss to Washington. "This group has practiced well all season long and they take care of business," he said. "They come back with resolve and I expect them to play well this Saturday." - Lya Wodraska


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Farmers who are negotiating easements across their property for shale oil and gas pipelines might want to include a clause about when the company should reseed their pastures because reseeding at the wrong time of year often results in failure, a forage expert with Ohio State University's College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences says.
Farmers need to be aware of the impact that the construction, maintenance and long-term presence pipelines can have on their properties, particularly when it comes to reseeding pipeline right-of-way pasture and hay areas, said Clif Little, an educator with the college's outreach arm, Ohio State University Extension.
Little and Mark Sulc, an OSU Extension forage specialist, recently wrote a paper, distributed to county Extension educators across the state, that said farmers should be involved in decisions regarding reseeding of pipelines.
The difficult issue in reseeding these easements is that installation of the pipeline might occur at any time of year, and when installation is complete, reseeding of the area may occur at a time that is not ideal for forage establishment, they said.
"We're seeing a lot of pipelines going in across Ohio farmland and because farmers are hoping to get production off of that land the next year, the timing could impede pasture establishment," Little said. "The issue is that the majority of pastures and hayfields in Ohio are composed of perennial cool-season grasses and legumes.
"But reseeding of perennial cool-season grasses that occur during late June thru July 31 and Sept. 15 thru Oct. 30 will likely result in the failed establishment of a perennial cool season forage. So farmers need to be aware of this, as it's their farms and their production that is on the line."
The issue is that pipelines go in when the companies need the infrastructure to transport product, but the installation and resulting reseeding doesn't always occur in the ideal time period.
"While in most cases, the shale gas and oil companies are the ones doing the actual reseeding, farmers should try to make sure that they are in charge of the type of forages that are reseeded and if they can, also when the reseeding is to occur," Little said. "This is good for the farmer and the pipeline reclamation because both parties want the seeding to take and be successful the first time around."
During mid-summer, cool-season forages might not germinate, or if they do germinate they might die from heat and dry soil stress. If they do germinate and begin to grow they will not compete well with aggressive warm season annual weeds such as foxtail and ragweed.
For farmers who aren't able to ensure a spring reseeding, the best approach for a late seeding involves performing all the preparatory agronomic practices during the summer and then planting the cool season-forages with annual forage at the proper time in August, Little said.
That includes preparing the soil for a proper seed bed; soil testing, applying and mixing in lime, starter nitrogen, phosphate and potassium; followed by seeding and mulching between Aug. 1 and Sept. 1.
The other problematic time to attempt to seed cool-season perennial forages is Sept. 15 thru Oct. 15, as cool-season perennial forages will probably germinate but will not likely establish a root system that is developed enough to carry them through the winter - at least not before a killing freeze occurs, Little said.
"To avoid this, farmers should plant by mid-August in northern Ohio and by Sept. 1 in southern Ohio," he said. "If not, one alternative is to wait and plant the last week of October or anytime in November through early December and include a cool-season annual forage along with the perennial cool-season forages."
Little said that with the late planting, the intended goal is that cool-season perennial grasses not germinate until spring.
"But it probably would be better to hold off seeding until early spring to avoid losses of seed viability or from washing of the seed during the winter months," he said. "Either way, the soil will need to be protected somehow from erosion losses over the winter."
That could be achieved by planting annual forages such as cereal rye and oats to control erosion even in perennial mixtures, Little said. Other options growers can use include controlling weeds by mowing or using herbicides as soon as they come in.
Growers can find more information, including management and selection tips, in the OSU Extension "Ohio Agronomy Guide, Bulletin 472" which can be purchased from any of the 88 OSU Extension offices statewide.


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I always have one step leading into the x-step when driving backhand. I start with my chest facing left, with my right shoulder pointing towards the target, and my head is turned to the right to look at the target over my right shoulder.
However, I've been watching a lot of videos of pros driving lately (tournament coverage). It seems that all of them start with their their chest facing the target, or mostly facing the target. With their lead-in step and the first step of the x-step, they rotate their body left, so that they turn from facing the target to facing left in those two steps.
I'm wondering if anyone knows a disadvantage to starting with the chest facing left, rather than facing towards the basket.
This season I came back to disc golf after a 3 year hiatus, and kind of had to re-learn everything. I think I used to start with my chest facing the basket years ago, but I can't remember. Right now I'm annoyed that my distance is lower than it was 3 years ago and I'm struggling with off-axis torque, but my accuracy has been great.


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Mastroianni to be out six weeks after ankle surgery
DETROIT -- Outfielder Darin Mastroianni underwent successful surgery on his left ankle on Wednesday and is expected to be out six weeks.
Mastroianni, who was moved to the 60-day disabled list on Wednesday, had a bone chip in his ankle repaired by team physician Dr. John Steubs in Minnesota. He initially sustained the injury when he fouled a ball of his ankle in Spring Training and aggravated the injury while running early in the season.
"They were thrilled with the outcome," Twins assistant general manager Rob Antony said. "What they did was exactly what they wanted to accomplish. They were very comfortable that they went the right way with the decision to repair it instead of remove it."
As Antony pointed out, if they removed the bone chip, which was near one of his tendons, Mastroianni would be facing a much longer recovery time. But the hope is to have Mastroianni back on the field after the All-Star break in July.
"He's going to be in a cast for a week and then he'll be reexamined and have [the cast] removed next Wednesday," Antony said. "And then he'll go into a walking boot, which they anticipate he'll be in for a couple weeks. And then once it's off, they're hoping he'll be able to move around with some weight bearing and work his way back to baseball activities."
Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Bollinger Beat, and follow him on Twitter @RhettBollinger. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The trend among northern Plains farmers is toward using less tillage to produce field crops with more residue left on the soil surface. Strip till is a field tillage system that combines no tillage and full tillage to produce row crops. Narrow strips, 6 to 12 inches wide, are tilled in crop stubble, with the area between the rows left undisturbed. Often, fertilizer is injected into the tilled area during the strip-tilling operation. The tilled strips correspond to planter row widths of the next crop, and seeds are planted directly into the tilled strips. Strip tilling normally is done in the fall after harvest, but it also can be done in the spring before planting.
Advantages of Strip Till
• Reduces soil erosion because most of the soil remains covered with crop residue throughout the year
• Increases water infiltration compared with full-field tillage
• Releases less carbon into the atmosphere and maintains higher levels of soil organic matter
• Promotes seed germination and plant emergence because the tilled strips warm sooner in the spring
• Conserves soil moisture because most of the soil surface area is covered with crop residue
• Results in crop yields that are similar or higher compared with other tillage systems
• Reduces expenses, including fuel and labor, by eliminating some primary and secondary tillage
Strip Till Qualifies for NRCS Conservation Incentives
Strip tillage can be used to qualify for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation management/no-till incentive programs. To qualify for NRCS no-till incentive programs, a Soil Tillage Intensity Rating (STIR) value of 10 or less is required. STIR is a numerical value calculated using RUSLE2, a computer model that predicts long-term average annual erosion by water. This model is based on crop management decisions implemented in a field. The NRCS assigns a numerical value to each tillage operation. STIR values range from 0 to 200, with lower scores indicating reduced soil disturbance. Other benefits of low STIR values include increased organic matter content of the soil and improved water infiltration rates.
Strip Till Improves Carbon Sequestration
Soil organic matter plays a critical role in the global carbon cycle. Soil can act as both a major source for carbon released into the atmosphere and a sink to store carbon. When carbon is stored in the soil, it is not released to the atmosphere as greenhouse gases, particularly carbon dioxide (CO2) and methane (CH4). Tillage increases microbial action on organic matter stored in the soil and normally increases the rate of decomposition that changes organic carbon into CO2. Soil organic matter is directly related to soil fertility and positively correlated with agricultural productivity potential.
Besides reducing greenhouse gases, other advantages of increasing or maintaining a high level of soil organic matter include reduced soil erosion, increased resistance to compaction, increased biological activity and enhanced soil fertility. Since tillage results in soil carbon loss, identifying tillage methods that reduce the amount of carbon released into the atmosphere is important.
A comparison study of soil CO2 emissions following fall moldboard plowing, disk ripping and strip tilling conducted in 2005 in Minnesota (Faaborg et al., 2005) determined that strip tillage maintained more soil carbon than moldboard plowing and disk ripping. Disk ripping and strip tillage released 53.2 and 82.6 percent less CO2, respectively, than moldboard plowing (Figure 1). Moldboard plowing disturbed and exposed the greatest amount of soil, allowing carbon previously stored as organic matter or present as CO2 in the soil atmosphere to escape into the atmosphere.
Enhance Crop Residue Management
Residue from previous crops limits evaporation from the soil surface and maintains relatively high humidity levels in undisturbed soils at 90 to 100 percent, which are ideal for seed germination. Even with excellent seed-to-soil contact, approximately 85 percent of the water entering a germinating wheat seed is in the form of water vapor. In dry conditions, reduced-tillage planting systems preserve moisture in the seedbed, enhancing uniform germination and plant establishment.
Crop residue is also a food source for beneficial fungi, bacteria and insects. Managed properly, the beneficial aspects of maintaining high levels of crop residue with conservation tillage systems outweigh the negative aspects.
Strip till leaves most of the previous year's crop residue on the soil surface, protecting new crop plants from wind damage during establishment and continuing to protect the soil if the crop fails to establish due to drought or flood. Crop residue readily decays and is incorporated into soil by earthworms and other invertebrates when the growing crop canopy covers the space between the rows.
Equipment components and functions
Several strip-tillage equipment manufacturers offer a variety of designs and features. Most equipment manufacturers market machines with similar features, including coulter blades, row cleaners, tillage shanks, berm-building disks and packing wheels or conditioning baskets. Some strip-till equipment designs include paired coulters or a large disk without a tillage shank.
Most strip-till equipment manufacturers in the northern Great Plains produce strip tillers with 30-inch or 22-inch row spacing. Coulter blades cut through the soil and residue ahead of the tillage shank. The coulters require mounting that allows flexible movement over stones. Some manufacturers use fluted coulters and designs with depth-control features with the coulters. Coulter size influences operation in residue; larger-diameter coulters function better in heavy residue. Parallel linkages on each row unit are desirable on strip tillers operated on soil with large stones or rolling topography because this linkage system allows row assemblies to move over stones or uneven surfaces without interrupting accurate fertilizer placement on adjacent row assemblies.
Row cleaners function to clear residue away from the front of the tillage shank and berm-building disks, leaving a clean, tilled strip. Various manufacturers use unique proprietary designs to clear the tilled area. The row cleaners usually are mounted behind the cutting coulter and a few inches ahead of the tillage shank.
Strip-till equipment needs to be designed to meter accurately and correctly place appropriate amounts of fertilizers in the tilled strips. The ability to apply one or more liquid, gaseous or dry fertilizers is an important design feature of strip-till equipment. The tillage shank penetrates and loosens soil and normally is designed with a fertilizer injection tube to allow application of gaseous, liquid or dry granular fertilizers during the strip-tillage operation. Tillage depth is dependent on the soil type and conditions and the specific crop to be planted.
Berm-building disks are mounted on each side and 6 to 8 inches behind the tillage shank. The disks can be mounted to mound the strip to promote moisture runoff and facilitate soil drying in the spring or, alternatively, mounted to create a slight depression in the soil to catch snow and rain to increase soil moisture for the next crop.
Conditioning baskets are mounted behind each shank to break soil clods and smooth the soil surface. Some manufacturers use rubber packing wheels instead of conditioning baskets. Large clumps likely indicate that the soil is too wet for tillage or adjustments are needed on equipment. Some system of smoothing the soil and breaking clumps is important, particularly if the strip tilling is done immediately prior to planting. Smoothing the tilled strips is less important if strip tilling is done in the fall because winter weather conditions smooth the soil naturally. All components of strip-till machines usually are mounted on three-point tool bar attachments directly to tractors or assembled as pull-type units with wheels. Pull-type designs are more common because they can be used with wider units. Power and
Energy Requirements
The power requirement of strip-till equipment varies depending on the equipment design, number of row units, components used, soil properties, shank depth, field conditions and operator adjustments. The power requirement listed in the equipment specifications by several strip-till equipment manufacturers ranges from 12 to 30 horsepower per row unit. However, since only about one-third of the field surface is tilled with strip-till equipment, the energy requirement is less than with conventional tillage systems.
Strip Till and GPS Guidance
Accurate equipment guidance is important for strip tillage and the subsequent planting and spraying operations, particularly in irregularly shaped fields. Strip-tillage machines can be equipped with markers to facilitate accurate spacing of rows on each new round in the field, or global positioning system (GPS) guidance can be used without markers. GPS positioning accuracy of greater than 6 inches pass-to-pass is recommended. Real-time kinematic differential correction (RTK) GPS is recommended for positioning accuracy for strip tilling.
Crop Production With Strip Till
Strip-till systems move crop residue from the soil surface over the seedbed, resulting in soil temperatures similar to conventional tillage systems. No-till systems leave residue on the soil surface over the seedbed, resulting in lower soil temperatures compared with tilled soil. University of Minnesota research in southern Minnesota (Stahl, DeJong-Hughes) shows an aggressive strip-till machine can clear away sufficient residue to promote soil warming similar to moldboard plowing in a continuous corn rotation.
In a corn-soybean rotation, soil temperatures were similar for strip till and chisel plow and lower for no till. Similarly, research in the Red River Valley (Prosper, N.D., and Moorhead, Minn.) in 2007 indicated comparable temperatures between conventional tillage and strip till (Overstreet et al., 2007). The soil temperature advantage with strip till compared with no till promotes faster plant emergence and development. This advantage is enhanced when soil temperatures are lower and approach the lower threshold for crop seed germination.
For example, early planted strip-till corn or soybeans likely will emerge sooner than in a no-till system. Earlier plant establishment normally increases crop yield and quality. Earlier emergence and stand establishment also promotes earlier crop canopy closure, reducing mid- and late-season weed seed germination, and providing a better chance for young plants to establish and withstand disease and insect pressure.
Conserves Soil Moisture
Strip tillage on the northern Great Plains in the United States conserves soil moisture by trapping winter snow and reducing evaporation and transpiration losses, resulting in more soil moisture available for plants, particularly later in the growing season during the plant reproductive stages.
When to Strip Till?
In the northern Great Plains, strip tillage with fertilizer application usually is performed in the fall after harvest, followed by planting in the spring. Fall tillage allows time for the soil in the berm to smooth during the winter and warm in the spring before crop planting. Strip tillage operations can be performed in the spring, particularly in regions with coarse-textured and lower organic matter content soils. Research conducted in 2007 on loam soil at Carrington, N.D., indicates similar crop yield between fall and spring strip tillage.
Strip-till Practices for Crop Production
Research indicates strip tillage works well with crops grown with 30-inch row spacing; however, narrower row spacings also work, but residue management is more difficult with less space for residue. Mounting strip-till units on staggered bars allows residue to flow between strip-till units in narrower row spacing. Strip tillage is used with row crops, such as corn, sugar beets, soybeans, dry beans and sunflowers.
North Dakota and Minnesota research shows corn yields are similar or higher when strip till is used compared with other tillage methods. The University of Minnesota Extension compared four tillage systems for corn following soybeans on farm fields in 2004 and 2005 (DeJong-Hughes and Vetsch, 2007). The average daily temperatures were below normal in 2004, resulting in higher corn yields with strip till compared with no till and conventional till. The 2005 growing season was warmer than average, resulting in all tillage methods producing excellent corn yields while maintaining adequate residue cover to protect the soil from erosion.
Another ongoing study started in 2007 in southern Minnesota with a continuous corn rotation shows corn yields grown in strip-tilled soil were similar or higher than with other tillage systems in all situations except when soil conditions are too wet to properly operate strip-till machines in the fall. This research uses moldboard plowing, disk ripping and strip till on a continuous corn field to study the effects of residue placement on seedling emergence, soil temperature and grain yield. The soils at the site ranged from loam to heavy clay loam, with poor internal drainage and no tile drainage.
Four years of North Dakota corn research conducted at Carrington and Fargo in 2007-10 (Endres, Franzen and Overstreet) on fall strip till shows yields were 6 bushels per acre greater than with conventional till. At Carrington, corn was grown in 30-inch rows on a loam soil, and at the Red River Valley sites in 22-inch rows.
Dry edible beans
Dry edible bean production using strip till significantly reduces soil erosion potential compared with conventional tillage. Moisture conservation is an additional benefit in arid areas. The obvious disadvantage with strip-till beans is changing harvest strategies. Strip-till edible beans require direct harvest, which potentially increases harvest loss. However, reduced harvesting equipment, time and labor, and potentially improved seed quality may offset increased harvest losses.
Preliminary data in 2007 and 2009-10 by NDSU researchers at Carrington with fall strip-till pinto beans indicate potential for similar seed yield compared with conventionally tilled bean, and greater than with no till.
Production advantages may be gained with strip till for soybeans in arid areas because of moisture conservation, or if the crop is planted early because of warmer soils compared with no till. NDSU research during 2005-10 indicated soybean yields of 2 bushels more per acre with strip till compared with conventional till or no till (Endres, Franzen and Overstreet).
The University of Minnesota Extension conducted research in southern Minnesota comparing soybean yields in a rotation following strip-tilled corn in chisel-plowed, no-till and strip-till fields (DeJong-Hughes, Stahl). The yields in 2006 and 2008 were similar, reflecting soybean versatility in various tillage systems. In 2007, the no-till fields yielded less than the chisel-plowed and strip-tilled fields.
Sugar Beets
NDSU strip-till research with sugar beets grown in 22-inch rows was conducted during 2005-07 at several Red River Valley locations (Franzen and Overstreet, 2007). Sugar beet yields were similar among tillage systems in two of the three years. Strip-till yields were approximately the same as conventionally tilled plots.
Sunflower production using strip till is limited in the northern regions of the United States. Strip-till research trials and commercial production in Kansas show some success for sunflowers (Olson et al., 2005). Four years of NDSU strip-till research at Carrington during 2006-09 by Endres have indicated similar sunflower performance for seed yield and quality among tillage systems, including strip till.
General Fertilizer Considerations
Phosphorus and potassium can be band-applied during strip-till operations. Banding phosphorus and potassium allows for a rate reduction of one-third compared with broadcast application on a medium or low-testing soil (University of Minnesota Fertilizer Recommendations, 2001). Phosphorus and potassium also can be applied to crops as starter fertilizer with the planter.
Nitrogen also can be applied using strip-till equipment. However, fall nitrogen application is not recommended in sandier, lighter soils.
Nitrogen can be applied as a starter fertilizer and side dressed later in the growing season. Carrington, N.D., research conducted in 2010 (Endres, Hendrickson, Glatt) show similar plant emergence and stands among tillage systems and fertilizer placement methods. However, among strip-till treatments, in-furrow fertilizer had lower plant densities compared with other methods of applying fertilizer. Grain yield and quality were similar among treatments. However, among strip-till treatments, seed yield was higher with fall deep-band followed by spring in-furrow fertilizer compared with other fertilizer treatments.
The Oakes Irrigation Research Site conducts research on growing continuous corn and corn following soybeans in a strip-till system to determine efficient nitrogen fertilizer rates. Results from these studies can be used to evaluate likely corn yield and quality for various fertilizer rates (W. Albus, L. Besemann and H. Eslinger. 2010). More information is available online at www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/oakes/oakes.htm.
Economics of Strip Till
Investment costs vary depending on the type of equipment, size and accessories purchased. Total investment will run between $3,000 and $4,000 per row. Based on machine width, the investment will run from $1,600 to $2,000 per foot.
Ownership costs are heavily influenced by the amount of use per year and the number of years the equipment can be used. The annual ownership cost of a 24-row tiller is estimated to be $6,306, or $6.31 per acre, based on an estimated annual use on 1,000 acres per year. The estimated annual ownership cost of a six-row tiller would be $1,951, or $4.88 per acre, based on annual usage of 400 acres.
Operating costs include fuel, lubrication, repairs and labor. The total would be $3.16 per acre for a 24-row machine and $4.75 per acre for a six-row machine. The total cost per acre for the 24-row equipment, including the power unit, is estimated to be $11.74 per acre. The total cost for the six-row equipment and power unit is estimated at $12.34 per acre. The smaller equipment has higher operating and tractor ownership costs but lower fixed costs.
Converting to a strip-till method of production from conventional tillage will eliminate expenses associated with primary and secondary tillage. If the other tillage equipment is not sold, you need to include the depreciation and interest costs on that equipment when calculating the true cost of strip tilling.
Additional costs to strip tillage include machinery ownership and operation costs, chemical burn-down and a ground-spraying operation. Cost reductions include eliminating chisel plowing and field cultivation. The estimated change in per-acre costs to convert to strip tilling using these costs indicate an increase of $10.63 per acre for a 24-row machine and $11.63 per acre for a six-row machine.
Management Tips for Strip Tillage
• Match the strip-till row width with the planter row width.
• Leave corn stubble standing for maximum air movement and less matting of residue. Build strips between the previous crop rows.
• For the greatest soil warm-up and seed-to-soil contact, strip tillage should be performed in the fall.
• In cooler, fine-textured soils, strip-till equipment should clear the berm to less than 10 percent residue for faster soil warming in the spring.
• In high-moisture conditions, build berms approximately 3 inches high in the fall so they are at least 1 inch high by planting. In arid conditions, berms can be depressed to collect winter snow.
• The economic advantages of strip till are improved if banding phosphorus and postassium fertilizer with the fall strip operation.
• Avoid slopes of more than 7 percent without contouring; otherwise, risk of soil erosion can occur in tilled strips.


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There was the mounting paperwork, the struggles with the increasingly Byzantine medical insurance system. And as for his patient base, that too had changed over the last decade, as he was able to treat fewer and fewer low-income patients on programs such as Medicaid and Medicare, due to the dropping reimbursements from the government.
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MSG already dropped 31 cents a share this morning according to Grady
This, from Jay Kang on Grantland, was frigging hilarious. Maybe our FO wins not by being the smartest but just by not being the most bullheaded: http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/...lundered-again
I really hope it comes back to bite the Knicks in every way possible.
This is a bad move for both sides. Lin will get paid more in his Rockets' contract then he likely would've with the Knicks, but he could've made up a lot of that money in endorsements I'm sure. Likewise, Knicks are going to lose a lot of extra revenue and fanfare.
(I believe Houston is home to the most fortune 500 companies and Lin will have plenty of endorsements and will own China more so than even in NY IMO)
According to CBS MSG stock has lost over $100 million dollars the past five days.
But yes Lin wasn't worth 25m
First, you do know that once a company sells stock changes in its value really don't bring any new profit or loss unless the company is planning to issue new shares, right?
Second, making decisions based on the short term rise and fall of your stock is a one-way ticket to failing.
Third, keeping a player no matter how you think he's going to fit simply because he generates revenue sounds a little Donald Sterling-ish to me.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Or throw in a first-round pick and flip it for a max-level point guard...
Yes. New York is big. But China and Houston are a lot bigger. So is Texas for that matter. Anyway Jeremy doesn't need New York as much as it needs him. All he needs to do is play like a poor man's Steve Nash and he'll be making money in every city in the world.
But can he? I'd like to see how Lin fares in HOU before passing judgement. I still can't imagine that 2 teams could have missed such talent as he evidently has. If it turns out he wasn't just a flash in the pan, I'll be back here laughing at the stupidity of the Knicks. Not trying to hate on him, but I'd like a larger sample size first.


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Jay Norwood "Ding" Darling, founder of the National Wildlife Federation, chose this title for his infamous 1936 cartoon illustrating the need for a reinvigorated conservation movement to protect America's vanishing wildlife. For 75 years, we have worked with great passion to emulate Darling's conservation ethic and honor his vision of uniting our diverse nation to protect our wildlife resources.
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Lind, Encarnacion nearing return to Blue Jays' lineup
TORONTO -- Adam Lind won't require any more rehab games, and he is expected to rejoin the Blue Jays in time for their series opener against the Mariners in Seattle on Monday.
The Blue Jays' designated hitter, who's been sidelined with a fractured right foot since early July, appeared in one game for the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays, going 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles on Thursday. He missed Friday's contest with back tightness, but that ailment wasn't serious and didn't affect his rehab assignment.
"He's good, he's coming with us. We need him," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said prior to Saturday's game against the Tigers.
Edwin Encarnacion, who's been on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right quadriceps since early July, was expected to appear in a rehab game with Class A Advanced Dunedin on Saturday, depending on how he felt when we arrived at the field.
"Hopefully by the end of the week," Gibbons said of Encarnacion's return to the Blue Jays' lineup.
Injuries have plagued the club of late, so the return of Lind and Encarnacion, who are key elements to the heart of Toronto's batting order, should provide an offensive boost.
Lind is hitting .320 with four homers, 27 RBIs and a .389 on-base percentage in 61 games this season. Encarnacion, meanwhile, is hitting .277 with 26 homers, 70 RBIs and a .368 OBP in 88 games.
Jamie Ross is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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