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FOLLOW the money as we give you the latest market fluctuations and significant wagers on all of the major autumn classics in both Melbourne and Sydney. You won't find an easier and more exact guide to where the smart money is heading.
Blue Diamond Stakes, Feb 22: Marcado, who won the Talindert Stakes at Flemington, has firmed ($51 to $31) for next Saturday's Victorian feature two-year-old race. Earthquake remains the favourite ($2.80)
Australian Guineas, Mar 1: No moves. The C.S. Hayes winner Hucklebuck remains the favourite ($6)
Australian Cup, Mar 8: Ecuador, who resumed in impressive fashion at Rosehill, has had its quote shortened ($35 to $26), Foreteller, who resumed last Saturday, is into single-figure odds ($11 to $9)
Newmarket Handicap, Mar 8: Snitzerland, who was a spectacular winner of the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes, has been a big mover ($18 to $10) for the straight-six feature. Catkins, who resumed with a victory at Rosehill, also had its priced slashed ($101 to $31). Other changes are Brilliant Bisc ($101 to $41) and Unpretentious ($31 to $21)
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: Fighting Sun now is the second favourite for the Golden Slipper ($11 to $6), Mr Cha Cha, who ran second to Fighting Sun, has had its price also trimmed ($101 to $51). Earthquake remains the favourite ($4.60)
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: White Sage, who resumed as a warm favourite before finishing third, has subsequently drifted ($8 to $11). New Zealander El Roca, who was impressive winning at Rosehill, has come into calculations and has had its price trimmed ($26 to $15)
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Apr 19: The Lloyd Williams import Foundry made its debut at Flemington today and won in very impressive style. Subsequently the lightly raced four-year-old has firmed significantly for the $4 million feature ($51 to $26).
Blue Diamond Stakes, Feb 22: Minimal interest in this race with Earthquake ($2.80) and Rubick ($3) the top two in betting. Boomwaa ($31) and Bugatty ($51) run in the Black Caviar Lightning tomorrow.
Australian Guineas, Mar 1: Not a great deal of movement in this race with Bull Point ($6) holding favouritism ahead of Shamus Award and The Quarterback (both $8), Polanski ($9) and Eurozone ($10). Hucklebuck, who is the present $4 favourite for tomorrow's C.S. Hayes Stakes at Flemington, is an $11 chance in the Australian Guineas.
Australian Cup, Mar 8: Not much interest, with Fiorente the favourite at $3.50 ahead of Green Moon at $5.50. Ecuador ($35) will need to impress tomorrow in the second race at Rosehill if Gai Waterhouse wishes to proceed towards this 2000m feature.
Newmarket Handicap, Mar 8: Most of the interest is on Samaready, who is the well backed favourite for the Black Caviar Lightning Stakes. One punter has placed $1000 @ $10.
Lankan Rupee and Moment Of Change (both $6) don't run tomorrow while Bernabeu, who is well fancied in the Black Caviar Lightning, is an $8 chance in the Newmarket Handicap.
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: Not much betting activity, with Earthquake favourite at $4.60 with Rubick and Unencumbered both $8.
Twirl, who has been well supported in the Widden Stakes, is $26 for the Golden Slipper while Fighting Sun, who has been strongly fancied in the Canonbury Stakes, is $11.
Blue Diamond Stakes, Feb 22: No moves, with Earthquake ($2.80) still the narrow favourite over Rubick ($3)
Australian Guineas, Mar 1: No activity, however expect changes after Saturday's C.S. Hayes Stakes where some of the fancied runners are engaged.
Australian Cup, Mar 8: Fiorente remains favourite ($3.50) in front of fellow Melbourne Cup winner Green Moon ($5)
Newmarket Handicap, Mar 8: Punters keeping their powder dry with no firmers or bets of note.
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: Two significant firmers in Oakleigh Girl ($26 to $17) and Ghibellines. A bet was received of $1000 @ $26 for the Peter Snowden-trained colt Ghibellines, who is engaged in Saturday's Canonbury Stakes.
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: White Sage ($8), who is engaged on Saturday at Rosehill, shares top billing in the market along with Boban and Ecuador.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Apr 19: Atlantic Jewel's sole conqueror It's A Dundeeel remains favourite ($4.20). No moves.
Blue Diamond Stakes, Feb 22: Chivalry's price drifted early ($9 to $10), however attracted several bets, seeing the Mark Kavanagh-trained colt firm again ($10 to $9). Bets included $200 ew @ $10 and $3.25, $100 @ $10 and $500 ew @ $9 and $3. Earthquake retains favouritism ($2.80)
Australian Guineas, Mar 1: No movers, however one bet of $500 @ $10 was received for the Cummings-trained Eurozone. Bull Point remains favourite ($6)
Australian Cup, Mar 8: Voleuse De Couers, who finished 10th in last year's Melbourne Cup, has firmed ($35 to $26), while Laidback Larry, who finished unplaced in the Mornington Cup, is a significant drifter ($35 to $51).
Newmarket Handicap, Mar 8: No changes or significant bets. Zoustar (unlikely) heads the betting ($5) in front of Lankan Rupee and Moment Of Change at the same quote ($6)
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: The unraced Show A Heart filly from the Kelso Wood stable has entered the market ($51) after the stable signalled intentions to target the feature. Earthquake remains favourite ($4.60)
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: John O'Shea's smart Savvy Nature had its price open at $26 after indications were it would be set for the Randwick feature mile
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Apr 19: No changes. It's A Dundeel remains favourite ($4.20)
Blue Diamond Stakes, Feb 22: A significant drift for the favourite Earthquake ($2.40 to $3). Chivalry continues to firm ($11 to $9) and Nostradamus is in a point ($11 to $10). At longer odds both Top Dolly ($151 to $101) and Mumbai Rock ($201 to $101) have had their prices shorten significantly.
Australian Guineas, Mar 1: No significant activity with just the one firmer, The Quarterback ($9 to $8).
Australian Cup, Mar 8: Pakal, who finished third behind Chase The Rainbow in the Carlyon Cup was the only mover ($26 to $21).
Newmarket Handicap, Mar 8: Little betting interest. While listed as "unlikely", Zoustar heads the betting ($5) in front of Lankan Rupee ($6) and Moment Of Change at the same quote.
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: Punters holding off. Earthquake remains favourite ($4.60)
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: Boban, Ecuador and White Sage all remain joint favourites ($8) for Randwick's feature mile.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Apr 19: No change to the price of It's A Dundeel ($4.20), but smaller punters continue to support the five-time Group 1 winner.
Blue Diamond Stakes, Feb 22: Chivalry ($1000 @ $11) best backed runner, but remains at $11. Earthquake ($2.40) is favourite from an easing Rubick ($3.10).
Australian Guineas, Mar 1: Smaller interest for Eurozone ($10), but no change. Bull Point ($6) favourite.
Australian Cup, Mar 8: $300 @ $3.50 on Fiorente, who is favourite for the race.
Newmarket Handicap, Mar 8: Lankan Rupee ($6) the most popular, with Zoustar ($5) listed as an unlikely starter.
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: Little betting interest with Earthquake ($4.60) favourite from Unencumbered and Rubick both at $8.
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: Appearance ($15 to $11) continues to attract interest after an impressive win in the Expressway Stakes on Saturday. Biggest bet includes $400 @ $15.
Carlton House ($11 to $15) drifts.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Apr 19: It's A Dundeel ($4.20) remains favourite and is the most popular runner.
Blue Diamond Stakes, Feb 22: Earthquake ($2.40) has tightened her grip on favouritism with Rubick ($2.70 — $3.10) easing. Nayeli ($2500 at $8.50) has firmed into $8 along with Jabali ($18 to $16).
Australian Guineas, Mar 1: Nothing of note has affected the market for this three-year-old feature. Bull Point remains the $6 favourite ahead of Shamus Award at $8 ($7 before C.F. Orr Stakes), Polanski and The Quarterback at $9 with Eurozone and Hucklebuck at $11.
Australian Cup, Mar 8: Similar story to Australian Guineas with no changes. Fiorente the favourite at $3.50 with Green Moon at $5 followed by Foreteller, Hawkspur, Shamus Award and Thunder Fantasy ($81 before winning the Autumn Stakes) at $11.
Newmarket Handicap, Mar 8: The unlikely Zoustar heads the betting at $5 with Lankan Rupee ($10 before claiming the Rubiton Stakes) and Moment Of Change ($7 before victory in the C.F. Orr Stakes) at $6. Bet of $1000 at $9 sees Bernabeu into $8 with Shamexpress at $9, Samaready at $10 and Better Than Ready and Shamal Wind both $13.
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: No changes today to the market for the world's richest two-year-old race.
Earthquake remains $4.60 favourite with Rubick and Unencumbered at $8, Fighting Sun and Nayeli at $11 with Law, Memorial and Risen From Dobut at $15.
Blue Diamond Stakes, Feb 22: Earthquake ($4.60 to $2.40) is the new favourite for the Blue Diamond Stakes following her win in the Blue Diamond Fillies Prelude. Rubick, who won the Colts and Geldings edition, remains unchanged ($2.70).
Australian Guineas, Mar 1: The Cummings-trained Eurozone, who was narrowly defeated by Moment of Change in the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes, is the big mover ($21 to $11). Thunder Fantasy, who was impressive taking out the Autumn Stakes, is the other significant mover ($31 to $17), while Shamus Award has drifted slightly ($7 to $8). Gai Waterhouse's Bull Point retains favouritism ($6)
Australian Cup, Mar 8: Chase The Rainbow, victorious in the Carlyon Cup ($81 to $21), is a significant mover for the March 8 Group 1 feature, however, Thunder Fantasy has also had its price slashed ($81 to $11). Star Rolling, who just failed to nab Chase The Rainbow today, has also firmed ($26 to $15). Melbourne Cup winner Fiorente retains favouritism at $3.50
Newmarket Handicap, Mar 8: Lankan Rupee, who was super impressive in the Rubiton Stakes, ($10 to $6) is the equal favourite with Moment of Change ($6) to win the famous Appearance, who won the Expressway Stakes, has had her price significantly slashed ($31 to $15)
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: The two biggest movers are Lumosty ($101 to $51) and Earthquake, who is the outright favourite ($6 to $4.60). At longer odds, Diethros was the other mover after its win at Morphettville ($201 to $101).
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: Despite its defeat today, Boban retains favouritism for the feature mile at Randwick ($8). Appearance, who was super impressive in winning the Expressway Stakes, has firmed significantly ($26 to $15).
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Apr 19: No changes with It's a Dundeel remaining the favourite ($4.20) and Fiorente on the second line of betting ($6).
Blue Diamond Stakes, Feb 22: Rubick ($2.80 to $2.70) maintains favouritism ahead of tomorrow's preludes at Caulfield. The boom colt will start odds-on tomorrow. Earthquake ($4.60) is unchanged on the second line of betting, but is also odds-on and well supported to win the Blue Diamond prelude for fillies.
Australian Guineas, Mar 1: Shamus Award ($8 to $7) has attracted bets of $2000 @ $8 and $1500 @ $7 ahead of the returning in the C.F. Orr Stakes.
Australian Cup, Mar 8: Polanski ($15) and Pakal ($15) have both attracted smaller interest given they return at Caulfield. Fiorente ($3.50) is favourite.
Newmarket Handicap, Mar 8: Lankan Rupee ($13) returns to racing at Caulfield, but has been the best backed runner to win next month's Group 1 sprint at Flemington. Earlier bets include: $600 e/w @ $21 and $750 @ $13.
Golden Slipper, Apr 5: Rubick ($4.60) holds slight favouritism over Earthquake ($6) with the Blue Diamond Preludes to drastically impact betting.
Doncaster Mile, Apr 12: Boban ($8) holds equal favouritism, but is easily the best supported in early betting. The Group 1 winner attracted one bet of $2000 @ $8 earlier in the week.
Queen Elizabeth Stakes, Apr 19: It's A Dundeel ($4.20) is favourite. Carlton House returns to racing in the Expressway Stakes and has been well backed from $26 to $15; including one earlier bet of $765 @ $26.
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The Atlantic Forest of tropical South America boasts 20,000 plant species, 40 percent of which are endemic. Yet, less than 10 percent of the forest remains.
More than two dozen Critically Endangered vertebrate species are clinging to survival in the region, including three species of lion tamarins and six bird species that are restricted to the small patch of forest near the Murici Ecological Station in northeastern Brazil.
With almost 950 kinds of birds occurring in this hotspot, there are many unique species including the red-billed curassow, the Brazilian merganser, and numerous threatened parrot species. Beginning with sugarcane plantations and later, coffee plantations, this region has been losing habitat for hundreds of years. Now, with the increased expansion of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, the Atlantic Forest is facing severe pressure from the issues tied to urbanization.
The Atlantic Forest or Mata Atlântica stretches along Brazil's Atlantic coast, from the northern state of Rio Grande do Norte south to Rio Grande do Sul. It extends inland to eastern Paraguay and the province of Misiones in northeastern Argentina, and narrowly along the coast into Uruguay. Also included in this hotspot is the offshore archipelago of Fernando de Noronha and several other islands off the Brazilian coast.
Long isolated from other major rainforest blocks in South America, the Atlantic Forest has an extremely diverse and unique mix of vegetation and forest types. The two main ecoregions in the hotspot are the coastal Atlantic forest, the narrow strip of about 50-100 kilometers along the coast which covers about 20 percent of the region. The second main ecoregion, the interior Atlantic Forest, stretches across the foothills of the Serra do Mar into southern Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. These forests extend as far as 500-600 kilometers inland and range as high as 2,000 meters above sea level. Altitude determines at least three vegetation types in the Atlantic Forest: the lowland forest of the coastal plain, montane forests, and the high-altitude grassland or campo rupestre.
Very little of the Atlantic Forest remains, and what does is highly fragmented. Despite this, it still maintains extremely high levels of diversity and endemism, and is one of the highest priorities for conservation action globally.
The Atlantic Forest has been floristically isolated from other South American tropical forests by the savannas and woodlands of the Cerrado for thousands of years, explaining the region's remarkably high plant endemism – of 20,000 vascular plant species occurring there, about 8,000 are endemic. Endemism in trees is particularly high, with more than half the species found nowhere else.
More than 450 tree species have been recorded in a single hectare of forest in southern Bahia. Two trees of great value in the timber industry are today very rare: Brazil-wood (Caesalpinia echinata) and Brazilian rosewood (Dalbergia nigra). Brazil-wood has been threatened since the early 19th century because of its value for furniture and musical instruments. Another endemic timber species, Paratecoma peroba, is approaching extinction in the region.
BirdsThe Atlantic Forest has spectacular bird diversity, with over 930 species, about 15 percent of which are found nowhere else. There are 23 endemic genera. Because most of the region's forests have been cleared during 500 years of exploitation, many species are now threatened, and at least one is extinct in the wild, the Alagoas curassow (Crax mitu). The species was last sighted in the wild in 1987 and now exists only in a small captive population in Rio de Janeiro.
BirdLife International has identified four Endemic Bird Areas (EBAs) in the hotspot. The Atlantic Forest Lowlands is arguably the most exceptional, with more than 50 species and 10 genera confined to this EBA. It extends from southern Bahia along the coast to Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil, and including part of Paraguay and Argentina.
There are many unusual birds in the Atlantic Forest. They include the red-billed curassow (Crax blumenbachii, EN), which has its last stronghold in the Sooretama Biological Reserve in the state of Espirito Santo, and the rare Brazilian merganser (Mergus octosetaceus, CR), a flagship for the southern Atlantic Forest in Brazil and Misiones. There are also a number of threatened parrots, such as the red-tailed Amazon (Amazona brasiliensis, VU) and the red-browed Amazon (Amazona rhodocorytha, EN).
Murici Ecological Station (61 km²) in the state of Alagoas, and Frei Caneca Private Reserve (6,3 km²) in the state of Pernambuco in northeastern Brazil, protect forests fragments that are now the last stronghold for a number of threatened species. They include the Alagoas foliage-gleaner (Philydor noveasi, CR) and the Alagoas antwren (Myrmotherula snowi, CR).
MammalsMore than 70 mammals, of a total of over 260 species occurring, are endemic to the Atlantic Forest. They include interesting species such as the thin-spined porcupine (Chaetomys subspinosus, VU) and painted tree rat or cacao rat (Callistomys pictus), which represent monotypic genera, and the maned sloth (Bradypus torquatus, EN), a larger relative of the widespread three-toed sloths (B. tridactylus and B. variegatus). One particularly notable endemic is the Brazilian arboreal mouse (Rhagomys rufescens, CR), one of the rarest of the South American mammals. Originally described from a single specimen collected in the state of Rio de Janeiro in the 19th century, a second specimen was only recently discovered in Viçosa in Minas Gerais.
Twelve mammal genera are endemic, including two primate genera that are flagships for the conservation of the Atlantic Forest – the lion tamarins (Leontopithecus spp.), with four species, one of which was discovered only in 1990 on the coast of northern Paraná, and the two species of muriqui (Brachyteles spp.), the largest of the New World primates. All six species are Endangered or Critically Endangered. Of the 14 species of primate endemic to the Atlantic Forest, nine are either Critically Endangered or Endangered, and a further two species are Vulnerable.
ReptilesOf the more than 300 reptile species occurring in this hotspot, approximately 95 species, and eight genera, are endemic. About half of the nearly 20 species of Bothrops snakes present are endemic. Threatened reptiles in the region include the golden lancehead (Bothrops insularis, CR), endemic to the Ilha Queimada off the coast of São Paulo, the Brazilian snake-necked turtle (Hydromedusa maximiliani, VU) from the states of Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo, and Hoge's sideneck turtle (Phrynops hogei, EN), which ranges from the Rio Itapemirim basin to the Rio Paraíba basin in southeastern Brazil.
Five of the world's marine turtle species are known from Brazilian waters: the loggerhead (Caretta caretta, EN), green (Chelonia mydas, EN), hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata, CR), leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea, CR), and olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea, EN). The Abrolhos reefs, off the coast of southern Bahia, are important feeding grounds for the first three. Throughout Brazil, sea turtles are threatened by hunting, egg collection, and the destruction of critical nesting habitat on the area's beaches.
AmphibiansAmphibian diversity is very high, with more than 450 species recorded, more than half of which are endemic. Fifteen genera, and one entire family – the Brachycephalidae, with six species of the genus Brachycephalus – are endemic. Examples of the many threatened species in this hotspot include three that are Critically Endangered and known from single localities: Phyllomedusa ayeaye, from Poços de Caldas in the state of Minas Gerais; Scinax alcatraz, from the Ilha de Alcatrazes in the state of São Paulo; and Hyla cymbalum, from Grande da Serra in the state of São Paulo (and which has not been recorded during recent surveys and may be extinct).
Freshwater FishesThere are at least 350 fishes known from the Atlantic Forest streams and lakes, and 133 species and 10 of the 68 genera are endemic.
There are two groups of Amerindian cultures in the Atlantic Forest: the Tupi, who live along the Brazilian coast and in the northern highlands, and the Guaraní, who live in the southern lowlands, in Brazil, Paraguay and Argentina. About 134,000 Tupi and Guaraní people live in the Atlantic Forest region, including all three countries, today.
These societies have lived in the area for hundreds of years but the destruction of the Atlantic Forest in Brazil began in earnest in the 16th century, when Portuguese, Spanish and French colonial settlements were established along the Atlantic coast. Forests inland were cleared for timber, which was then traded for cattle to stock the ranches that were expanding along the major rivers. In the northeast, sugar plantations were established along the coast, leading to the near total destruction of the coastal forests.
By the early 19th century, forests in Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and São Paulo were being cleared for timber, cattle-ranches and, most especially, coffee plantations. The rapid of growth of the population in the region led to urbanization, an increased demand for charcoal and firewood, and further forest clearing. Rapid economic development in Brazil during the "economic miracle" from 1960 to 1984 brought heavy industry to southeast Brazil, adding insult to injury with severe air and water pollution and its damaging effects on biodiversity and forests around the cities.
The southeast is today the industrial center of Brazil, home to approximately 70 percent of Brazil's 176 million people and enormous sprawling cities such as São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Belo Horizonte. Brazil is one of the largest wood pulp producers in the world, with much of the country's industrial forestry operations located in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo in the heart of the Atlantic Forest Hotspot. Plantations are typically monospecific stands of eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp.). Although recent legislation has restricted the clearing of the remaining primary forests for plantations, enforcement is difficult and logging is still an insidious and pervasive activity, gradually destroying the remaining fragments of the forests that once covered the entire region.
The narrow strip of coastal forest in northeastern Brazil has all but gone – only about three percent remains. The best-preserved areas of forest in Brazil survive on the steep slopes of the coastal Serra do Mar mountains in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Paraná.
Argentina's Misiones province has a greater proportion of its original forest cover remaining (about 45 percent or 10,000 km²). However, is too is rapidly being degraded and fragmented, which has placed the region's biodiversity at risk. Principle activities there include the intensification and expansion of agriculture, including the cultivation of yerba maté (Ilex paraguariensis) and tobacco; logging; clearing for plantation forestry by large pulp and paper operations; and the proliferation of small farms due to the influx of landless peasants from other regions of Argentina, besides Brazil and Paraguay.
Although 13 percent (11,618 km²) of Paraguay's original forest cover still exists, the forests have been intensively clear-cut in recent years. It is being deforested to make way for agricultural development and rural settlements, and its remaining forest patches are highly fragmented.
The end result is that destruction and degradation of the Atlantic Forest over the last 50 years has been at least as severe as that of the previous three centuries. Only about eight percent remains of the unbroken tropical and subtropical forests which formerly covered more than 1,233,875 km².
Many of the remaining forest fragments in the Atlantic Forest need to be protected immediately in order to prevent species extinctions. About 23,800 km² of the remaining Atlantic Forest in Brazil is officially under strict protection (including IUCN categories I, II, III), in 224 protected areas – 108 national and state parks, 85 federal and state biological reserves and 31 federal and state ecological stations and reserves. The private reserve system in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest is also quite extensive, totalling 702 and covering almost 1,360 km². In Argentina, 4,598 km² are under protection in 60 protected areas of various categories, representing about 21 percent of the original Atlantic Forest in Misiones province. There are eight protected areas totalling 1,392 km² in the Atlantic Forest portion of eastern Paraguay, covering less than two percent of the original extent.
In all, despite the Atlantic Forest's grim past, the outlook for the future looks bright, thanks to the availability of new conservation instruments, funding mechanisms and a large body of well-trained conservation professionals. The Atlantic Forest region has been the cradle of the Brazilian environmental movement, with the growth of NGO capacity there over the past 30 years being among the most impressive in the tropical world. The most recent survey indicated that there were approximately 700 environmental NGOs active in Brazil; about 30 of these have annual budgets of over $300,000 and about 20 are national in scope.
The Atlantic Forest has experienced a period of renewed interest in environmental issues, particularly in the search for effective mechanisms of protecting biodiversity. This is a consequence of several new initiatives emerging from public policies as well as from an increased involvement of non-governmental organizations.
Data-driven identification of conservation targets at the site level has been implemented by BirdLife International through the Important Bird Areas program for the Atlantic forest, and work is underway to expand this approach to define Key Biodiversity Areas that consider all taxonomic groups. These initiatives build from expert-based priority-setting workshops promoted by the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment that have been conducted in all of Brazil's major biomes and incorporated as government policy through the Brazilian Biodiversity Program. Priority-setting workshops for the Atlantic Forest were held in 1999, coordinated by Conservation International and other institutions, and in April 2000 for the interior Atlantic Forest, involving participants from all three countries. The results of these workshops were the identification ofl 183 biodiversity conservation priorities in the Atlantic Forest.
Because many of the fragments and protected areas in the Atlantic Forest are threatened and too small and isolated to maintain populations of many species over the long term, the establishment of conservation corridors has been an important conservation strategy. These corridors link key sites by means of a matrix of biodiversity-friendly land use and reforestation. Four conservation corridors have been identified in the Atlantic Forest, covering about 20 percent of the total area of the region. The Pilot Program to Conserve Brazilian Rain Forests (PP-G7), administered by the World Bank, will contribute $44 million over the next several years to establish two corridors, one in the Atlantic Forest and one in the Amazon. The Atlantic Forest corridor centers on southern Bahia and Espírito Santo. Other corridors include the Serra do Mar Corridor in Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais and São Paulo, the Pernambuco corridor in Northeast Brazil, and the Green Corridor in the interior Atlantic Forest, which was designated through an important tri-national initiative between Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay to link up important forest fragments in the three countries.
There are several major regional conservation initiatives underway in the Atlantic forest. One is the implementation of the Central Biodiversity Corridor, sponsored by the World Bank and G-7 countries in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, state environmental agencies, and NGOs. Another major initiative is the implementation of the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve. The Biosphere Reserve has been highly successful in its engagement of both government and civil society to promote policies and actions to conserve the last remnants of Atlantic Forest. The Brazilian Natural World Heritage Sites Program is a 10-year initiative, supported by UNESCO and a group of Brazilian agencies. Three of the seven Natural Heritage Sites in Brazil are in the Atlantic Forest, and this program seeks to develop mechanisms, competencies and skills to support key protected areas and enable local communities to pursue development goals that are compatible with biodiversity conservation. The second major initiative related to protected areas is a program promoted by the German Government, through the KfW Bank, in close partnership with some of the southern and southeastern states of Brazil. A large investment was made for the implementation of a number of Atlantic Forest protected areas in the states of Paraná, São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina and Rio Grande do Sul.
Finally, the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF) was launched in the Atlantic Forest in 2002. CEPF is making grants to civil society organizations along three strategic directions: (1) the "Species Protection Program," which focuses on the conservation threatened and endemic species; (2) "The Program for Supporting Private Natural Heritage Reserves (RPPN)," which assists landowners in sustainable management of private reserves; and (3) "The Institutional Strengthening Program" which provides technical capacity and support for small projects related to biodiversity conservation.
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Farmers Market Locations
The following is a list of farmers markets and their schedules where Michigan Fresh materials will be available in the summer of 2015:
Cadillac Made in Michigan Farmers Market
Thursdays 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cadillac City Park in Downtown Cadillac, MI 49601
Cadillac Area Farmers Market
Tuesdays and Fridays 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Jun 17 - Oct 31)
North of the Cadillac Public Library
411 S Lake Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
Detroit Eastern Market
Tuesdays: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
1445 Adelaide Street
Detroit, MI 48207
Note: MSU Extension will be in a different location on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Flint Farmers' Market
Tuesday and Thursdays 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturdays 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
300 E First Street
Flint, MI 48502
Note: Michigan Fresh materials are available every day in a wall display located in the market hall.
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. on June 6, June 27, July 11, July 18, August 22
435 Ionia Ave SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Hannahville Farm Market (Upper Peninsula)
MSU Extension will be at the market on June 30 (opening day), July 14, July 21, August 4, August 11, September 1, September 15 and September 29.
N1425 Hannahville Road B1
Wilson, MI 49896
Kalamazoo Farmers' Market
Saturdays: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
First and Second Saturdays of the Month (May – October)
6 p.m. – 10 p.m. Night markets on July 16, August 20, September 17 and October 15
1204 Bank St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
Notes: Special night market on July 9 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Kalamazoo Growlers Stadium will be held at: Homer Stryker Field, 251 Mills St., Kalamazoo, MI, 49001. In addition to distributing Michigan Fresh information, hands-on family-friendly activities will be offered to highlight Michigan Fresh foods.
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People's Food Co-op Parking Lot
507 Harrison St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Note: In addition to distributing Michigan Fresh information, hands-on family-friendly activities will be offered to highlight Michigan Fresh foods.
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Saturdays 10 a.m.—12 p.m.
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Wednesdays: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. (June 17 – October 7)
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7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday (May – Mid October)
2350 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
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Fridays: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (May 22-October 30)
507 S. Washington Avenue
Saginaw, MI 48607
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Events this Spring & Early Summer!
Spring is the season for Earth Day, Mother's Day, yoga, and lots of other great events. We have loads of terrific activities listed in our calendar, where you can get a glimpse of the details of several events at a time. In this post we've added some more and offer a quick at-a-glance list the green and healthy events you won't want to miss this spring & early summer!


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Though being exploring Shendurni for a while, the summit was a dream, until Dinesh , our DFO friend, finally conceded to our plea. As it came all of a sudden, most of our DLC members, weren't available and this turned out to be a boon, as the numbers were to be restricted to a maximum of five, owing to the space constraints of the vehicle available. Biju P B, Shanty, Sivaprasad sir, Mathew sir and the blogger were the lucky ones – proved to be more than lucky later - to find place in the final select list and the five member delegation accompanied by Dinesh, reached Thenmala Forest Range office by 8.30 in the fine morning of 19 March 2011.
Dinesh introduced us to Mr. Heera Lal, the Range Officer of Chendurney wild life sanctuary, who had already made arrangements for the program. Mr. Asokan, who later turned our saviour, and Mr. Rajan, were the forest staff assigned to guide us, and the 7 member team boarded the four wheel drive vehicle, by around 9.30 AM and headed for Paandimottai. Asokan and Rajan had to squeeze them among the luggage and utensils, to ensure our comfort. Jose, our chauffeur, was well versed with the terrain and he whisked the old 4WD across the jungle track.
The jeep went hiking for the next 3 hours, lifting us to an elevation of 4000 feet from MSL and we were dropped at 'Aanachantha', close to the Pandimottai shelter.
The track to 'Chinnappullu', is there after not motorable, and we geared for the trek, which we knew, would continue to the day ahead.
Our shelter destination for the day was a cave formation, near a brook, somewhere in the depth, of which none among us was sure enough – not even the forest people. The only assurance was that from Shanty, who claimed to have spent a night in that cave, in an earlier occasion.
Half an hour of the initial part went smooth but another stretch of the track ahead was found entirely washed away by land slide. Opted a detour along the elevated side, and thick growth of reed, gave us a hard time, besides the difficult terrain. Asokan lead, working out with his sickle and we followed, slipping and crawling, for the next half an hour. End of the hardship got us out of the reeds and darkness, into the light of the fact that we were just on the track, immediately after the landslide damage. Relief boosted the admiration, Asokan gained, for his atom level accuracy, in determining the geographical envelope of the damaged stretch, even in that darkness.
Happy folk gained the path, clicking and watching, crossing flows quite often.
We were so pleased to leave Biju ahead, in his own world of flying beauties, that we – rest of nature watch creed – could have enough time on a distant mount, a tree after leaf shed, a silver line of water fall and so on.
Stuck on a fallen tree by the track side, identifying it to be the 'Chenkurinji', after which the sanctuary is named. Chenkurinji is a species confined to this part of the western ghats and thus serve as unique identity of the reserve. Chen Kurinji – meaning red Kurinji - was very much claimed after in furniture manufactory, in the good old times, owing to its beauty and durability. Now it adds to the list of yet another endangered and the 'to be protected' species.
We were so pleased to leave Biju ahead, in his own world of flying beauties, that we – rest of nature watch creed – could have enough time on a distant mount, a tree after leaf shed, a silver line of water fall and so on.
Stuck on a fallen tree by the track side, identifying it to be the 'Chenkurinji', after which the sanctuary is named. Chenkurinji is a species confined to this part of the western ghats and thus serve as unique identity of the reserve. Chen Kurinji – meaning red Kurinji - was very much claimed after in furniture manufactory, in the good old times, owing to its beauty and durability. Now it adds to the list of yet another endangered and the 'to be protected' species.
Asokan ran his sickle over the surface, revealing the redness within, and couldn't resist another click.
Thought of some rest, as we approached an open patch, of course to the relief of Rajan, who had the burden of the entire cooking utensils, on his shoulders. A bird or two in the surrounding bushes, deprived Biju, of a well needed break, from the shoulder load of his weapon, his Camera – as put in by Prasad Sir.
In fact we had secretly named him 'Hanuman', as his plight with the long lens camera on the shoulder, resembled the monkey warrior with his mace. And No..I didn't mean any physical resemblance.
Got to heels soon, as we were to reach the, none – no – where, mystery of a cave, before it was dark. The track then went steeper, the climb went harder and the light went fader. Everyone was anxiously watching Shanty's gestures, he being the lone man to lead us to the cave, if there is one! Shanty appeared confident and that was the sole hope of the rest. He took a left deviation from the track and his 'believers' followed suit. The climb ended at a huge rocky structure, with reeds and creepers grown over.
Asokan and Rajan took over the 'open sesame' activity and could sickle out the over growth, clearing the entrance, within a short while. Inside the structure, we found it spacious enough to accommodate us, though heavily leach infested.
Fire was lit, to get rid of the menace, while others tried to climb over to the 'terrace' of the huge structure, through a small opening in the 'roof', at the rear of the structure. The upper surface of the rock was amazingly flat and stood high enough from the ground beneath, ensuring isolation from the jungle folk. Without a second thought, I decided to be a roof dweller, for the night to follow.
Just about 100 m from the cave we had the jungle stream, Shanty promised, flowing all alone for us.
While we enjoyed the dip into the chill, Asokan and Rajan went busy with the rice porridge, by the side of the stream.
Carried the steaming stuff to our roof top dining hall and had a feast indeed. Five of the team opted the cover of rock and Rajan and I had the starry sky as roof.
While we enjoyed the dip into the chill, Asokan and Rajan went busy with the rice porridge, by the side of the stream.
Carried the steaming stuff to our roof top dining hall and had a feast indeed. Five of the team opted the cover of rock and Rajan and I had the starry sky as roof.
Night was cold, as expected, and the believers slept in faith, unaware that their god would deceive them, the day to follow.
20 - 03 - 2011
Previous night wasn't a smooth affair to me as it was the super moon night, which occur once in 20 years, with the full moon closest to earth.
The thing was so bright that the lone bed spread, I had as cover, could neither resist the chill nor the light. Waking from nap, around midnight, I realized that Rajan had escaped to safety, and I am all alone, atop the rock.
Brightly lit woods, loneliness, the chill and occasional wild cries altogether, wasn't a soothing experience and I longed for dawn.
The thing was so bright that the lone bed spread, I had as cover, could neither resist the chill nor the light. Waking from nap, around midnight, I realized that Rajan had escaped to safety, and I am all alone, atop the rock.
Brightly lit woods, loneliness, the chill and occasional wild cries altogether, wasn't a soothing experience and I longed for dawn.
The ground floor dwellers were up by around 5.30, and they climbed up to the roof top, to have the setting view of the super moon, about which I wasn't any more enthusiastic. Black tea, quick fresh up and the trek resumed by 7AM.
Shanty assured that Chinnapullu is another 2 hour's trek from our night halt and our chart went like this - Reach the grasslands by 9, explore until 11, return to the cave by 1, trek down to 'Sankili' - at the valley, which has 4WD vehicle access, by 4PM, board the vehicle, that would wait for us there and get back to Thenmala, before it's too dark. And what took shape, was a different story!
Crossed our brook, and had a pleasant walk along the jungle track, of smooth gradient, enjoying the morning rays, until we sensed a confusion, from the gestures of our lead man. It was 8 by then and we were by the side of another jungle stream. Asokan announced that we were suspected to be lost and called a return trek, to a more elevated position, to have a better view around. Walked back and climbed atop a rock, from where, stretching over a thorny bush, we could have a glimpse of a distant grassy hillock, which appeared to be a part of our destination, to our west.
Sat there a while, breathing heavily, forgetting the tight schedule we had ahead.
Our task got reduced to finding a trekable track, of lesser under growth, which would take us to the opposite mount. Asokan went around, 'smelling' a better direction to proceed, and finding nothing new, decided to retrace the earlier track. Reached back the stream and decided to move along it for a while, to avoid thick under growth. After about half an hour through the rocky stream, Asokan could sense, that we were in the right direction. As tension relieved, hunger crept in and a break was called.
Everyone knew that noodle is easy to prepare, but none knew how. I dared an attempt and had a tragic end with a lump of yellow cream. I stood prepared to face the consequences, but was amazed to see our hungry tigers bouncing on their plates.
And what else!; the left over was duly packed and carried along with, which was approached, later in the day, with much more enthusiasm.
Just in half an hour, after the so called break fast, we could have the glimpse of the eastern part of our destination. We had just entered Chinnappullu, by around 11 AM, that is 2 hours off the schedule.
A target, this hard to achieve, was majestically welcomed with clicks all around. It was just the start of the stretch and the vastness of greenery that was in store, was all the more rewarding. Folds and folds of carpeted mounts with scattered pools in their valleys, lifted us to a different world of serenity.
Nature - the supreme gardener - had wonderfully maintained the thick woods, that border the meadow,in such a fashioned manner that not a single sapling had encroached the excellently set limit.
We were walking and walking, definitely to no where, until Asokan reminded us of the shattered schedule. It was at this juncture, that Shanty pointed to a distant mount and pronounced the revelation - that the western limit of the grass hill, is on the other side of that mount and from there, it would be just two hours down trek, through the woods, to 'Sankili', where our vehicle was expected to be.
This sudden twist was equally tempting and repelling. If the sight of the steep grass mount, that is to be negotiated, sent a mind block, the burning desire to continue this heavenly walk, up to the western limit, pulled us close.
It is very much worth a mention here, that Asokan strongly insisted that we return and stick to the earlier plans, as he was totally unaware of the jungle geography, beyond the grass hill limit.The faith that Shanty had earned, all this while, and the confidence he injected, forced us to turn a deaf ear to Asokan, which was very much regretted later.
Thus we moved ahead, all the more thrilled and recharged. Soon we reached the foot hill, which was wooded and with occasional reed growth.
Clearing the woods of thick under growth, which demanded a good amount of hiking, was a tedious job and we got out of it, to the open grass land, almost blind.When the vision cleared, what we could capture, was the sight of a life time! The stretch of the grass land that we had already covered, lied beneath us, presenting a panorama, sending all mouths open, in disbelief.
The green patch appeared magically beautiful with thick woods tightly bordering, and the towering mounts of Pandimotta, playing the back drop.
Sat there a while, breathing heavily, forgetting the tight schedule we had ahead.
Back on the track, that went winding up the grass hillock and the green patch appeared to widen once we crossed the hillock.
Went past another pool, crossed another segment of shola woods and cleared out to the western edge of Chinnapullu.
The last stretch of meadow offered another hike and by half past1, the lazy stroll through the grass hills came to an end and we had thick woods to our west.
The distant mounts which appeared to our south were identified as Ponmudi Hills by Asokan, which boosted our confidence, that we were in the right direction.
Shanty announced that its just another 2 hour trek to 'Sankili', at the base and we were all pleased that we would reach back, almost as scheduled. We knew, woods unexplored for long, would not present us a soothing experience, the grass land has been offering so far, and got to heels, without wasting much time. We found a struggling Shanty, to find an easy entrance, piercing the under growth, and that didn't bother us, as it is quite natural for the nature, to grow over once existed tracks, if left to itself for long.
For the next two hours Shanty commanded us and it was by around 3.30 in the evening, we fearfully accepted the fact that we were lost. To add to our woe, we could sense a Tusker, moving ahead in the same direction we were in, from the fashion in which saplings and tree branches were freshly lifted and broken. We weren't in a position to retrace the track even, as we may not make it to anywhere before its dark. I felt the panic radiating, throat drying and we were nothing short of wandering clueless.
Thus descending, found a narrow stream, and Shanty confirmed that he is back in sense, and we are back on the right track. Unaware that it was just an illusion, the relieved lot, sat together by the stream and brought the remains of the old cream of a noodle, out of Rajan's sack. And dear ones, I still wonder how we could take that stuff, across the tongue, mixed with pickle, to cover up its taste. Drank heavily from the stream and once again got up with good hope.
It didn't take us too long to face the reality, in shape of thick and tall reed growth, blocking the advance. I read the despair in Asokan's face - the only man who can help us now. We unanimously decided that we stand by him, whatever be our fate.Asokan finally chose a direction, to stick on and decided that we shall not deviate, even if the track proved to be the most unfriendly. And it definitely was. Sickling away reeds to the extent possible, squeezing ourselves in between reed walls, crawling beneath thorny climbers and so on our plight continued. Light was fading and so the hope.
Into the thirtieth hour from the start of the trek, with a sleepless night in between, finding it hard to carry along, an open patch appeared at a distance, boosting up the energy levels, for a final test.It happened to be a track, cleared long ago for reed transportation, from the woods. One end of this track should take us to civilization and by simple logic, it should be the down hill.
Brisk walk of another 20 minutes took us to Cheenikkala river. Crossed the flow and as we were all about to take out our torches, heard the feeble grunt of a jeep engine at a distance.


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Oral Cancer Screening in Colorado Springs
If you don't smoke, you may think you don't have to be concerned about oral cancer. However, over 25% of all oral cancers occur in people who don't smoke!
If you are a patient of Dr. Gary Moore's at Stetson Hills Dental, you can get an oral cancer screening during your regular exam and cleaning that is quick and painless. To help with this screening, Dr. Moore uses some of the latest, most state-of-the-art dental technology.
What is oral cancer?
Cancer is an uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and damage the surrounding tissue. Oral cancer affects the floor of the mouth, the hard or soft palate, the cheeks, lips, tongue, throat, or sinuses.
It is very important to catch and treat oral cancer in the early stages. If it isn't caught early and treated, it may spread to another part of the body. Early detection can make all the difference when it comes to beating oral cancer.
In the early stages, the patient might not even notice any signs of cancer and may not have any pain. This makes oral cancer very dangerous, and also makes it all the more important for Dr. Moore to perform an oral cancer screening.
If you do notice any of the following symptoms, you shouldn't wait until your next appointment at Stetson Hills Dental. Make an appointment with Dr. Moore right away if you notice:
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- Tenderness or a numb feeling in the head or neck;
- Red or white patches in the mouth;
- A sudden change in the way teeth fit together when biting down, or a sudden change in; the way dentures fit;
- A sudden change in the voice, such as hoarseness;
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HPV stands for "human papillomavirus." One kind of HPV is spread through sexual contact. If you have been diagnosed with HPV, an increased risk of oral cancer is something to be aware of.
Those who smoke and drink alcohol have an increased risk of getting oral cancer. And it isn't just people who use a pipe or smoke cigars or cigarettes — people who use chewing tobacco also have an increased risk.
The risk for oral cancer also increases in people who have a family history of cancer, who have had excessive exposure to sunlight, or who excessively consume alcohol. It is most commonly found in older adults, in men, and in African-Americans.
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An oral cancer screening can be performed during your regular dental exam and cleaning appointment.
Dr. Moore will check for any symptoms of oral cancer, and he will perform a visual exam by looking for any sores or discolored tissue. He will feel your neck, head, and oral cavity for any lumps or irregularities. And, Dr. Moore will also use the latest in dental technology to check for any signs of cancer. He will use a special ultraviolet light that detects potential cancer cells.
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In 1945, the Carlions assemble at an English country house for a family gathering. During the event, they must determine who is to take over the family brewing empire, since the present head of the business, Sir Frederick, is getting old. The results of the 1945 general election causes a major stir, and some angry farmers occupy a barn.
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Gate erected in memory of King George V who died in 1936.
George V (1865 – 1936) was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936. George and his wife Mary's coronation took place at Westminster Abbey on 22 June 1911.
A meeting of subscribers of the King George memorial fund, was held this afternoon, presided over by the chairman of the Johnstone Shire Council (Cr. S. K. Page) to decide what form the local memorial would take. The shire engineer (Mr. C. R. Tranberg) submitted three schemes, firstly, a drinking fountain to cost £25, secondly, a marble slab with an inscription and photograph of the late King to cost £21: or, thirdly a gate entrance to the Memorial Park to cost £40.
The Chairman said that the collections from the public totalled £24/13/6 and it looked as though that would be the sum total. The council had authorised him to say that the local authority would make up the required amount if the memorial gate was decided upon. Mr. C. White moved that the memorial consist of the gate and that the matter be left in the hands of the council to proceed with. The motion, seconded by Mr; A. J. Smallwood, was carried.
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Автор: Patti Medaris Culea, Laura McCabe, Anne Hesse
Название: Creative Cloth Doll Beading: Designing and Embellishing with Beads
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Beading, one of the oldest forms of craft, is also a hot new trend and being used in new applications. Beadwork, which has typically been used in fashion, home decoration, and jewelry, is reaching for new horizons and showing up on quilts, journals, knits, crochet, and fiber arts of all kinds. In this book, author Patti Medaris Culea and beading experts Anne Hesse and Laura McCabe illustrate new ways of using various bead techniques to embellish the cloth doll. Sections include the basics of beadwork, beaded flowers for her hair, bead embroidered faces, starbursts (using crystals to enhance the figure), and wings and things (creating wings, crowns, and shoes with beads). Each chapter presents a different type of beading application in detail, with full instructions. Techniques are highlighted with step-by-step photos. A gallery of interpretations of the same pattern by leading artists is included for further inspiration.


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WATCH: 'England and Wales' fans lob coins at refugees in latest Euros scandal
ENGLAND and Wales fans have sparked international outrage over a clip appearing to show supporters chucking coins at refugees in Lille.
The video shows what appears to be Brit football fans mocking refugee children as they begged for money in the street.
The fans – gathered ahead of today's England V Wales clash this afternoon – can be seen circling four small children while chanting outside of a pub.
It all kicks off when one man in a black raincoat hurls a coin them at the boys as the crowds jeer.
The boys – identified as "little Muslim refugee kids" in the YouTube video – wrestle with each other and dive for coins as they come flying through the crowd.
At one point a man in an England shirt saunters up to the boys and dances around them – drawing laughter from the mob.
Separate footage of the same incident captures the moment a fan taunts one of the kids with a coin before hurling it out of his reach.
Disturbing photos emerged on Twitter of England fans allegedly forcing a tiny child to down beer in return for money.
The disturbing scenes follow days of violent clashes between England and Russia fans and police.
The carnage has prompted a booze ban near stadiums after more than 100 were arrested over the horrific scenes.
At its worst supporters covered in blood could be seen kicking and throwing metal chairs at each other as Russian yobs descended on English fans in Marseille over the weekend.
French officials were stunned after a document revealed that the assault was premeditated.
Uefa said it would conduct investigations into the Russian football Union followng the incident.
Six England fans were hurled in front of a judge accused of violence and rioting in the French city on Saturday – including a 16-year-old boy.
England manager Roy Hodgson and captain Wayne Rooney have appealed directly to fans to "stay out of trouble" following Uefa's threat to expel the team from Euro 2016.
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The best ten-day safari in Africa. That's what we endeavoured to create with the grand prize for Africa's Photographer of the Year. Valued at $25,000, the holiday will whisk you and a very lucky friend to Cape Town, the Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls – staying at some of the most luxurious properties in Africa. All for one of your photos that you may have already taken!
Africa's Photographer of the Year features four unique themes for each quarter of 2017: Cape Town, the Kruger National Park, Victoria Falls and Wild Africa. If you've ogled at Table Mountain, felt the spray of Victoria Falls or crossed paths with Africa's majestic wildlife then we want your photos!
If you'd like to find out more or enter, head over to africasphotographeroftheyear.com.
THE JUDGES We've gathered some of the world's leading wildlife photographers and industry experts in our panel of six judges. Shannon Wild is an Australian wildlife photographer based in Africa. Shannon holds photographic safaris and workshops globally and is an ambassador for organisations such as WildAid, Wild Tomorrow Fund, and The Perfect World Foundation. Will Burrard-Lucas is a UK wildlife photographer and innovator and is the founder of Camtraptions, a company that helps photographers capture wildlife in new ways, and WildlifePhoto.com, a website that offers resources, services and products for wildlife photographers. Ryan Jack is the Head Ranger at Royal Malewane and is passionate about wildlife and birding. He will be judging in collaboration with the Royal Malewane guiding team, the most qualified guiding team in Africa. To see the rest of our judging panel, head here.
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AAUP, Resources on Contingent Appointments
adj-l. Contingent Academics Mailing List.
Adjunct Action, SEIU
Adjunct Justice Petition: Better Pay for Adjuncts
The Adjunct Project, Chronicle of Higher Education
Adjuncts Interviewing Adjuncts, series by Joseph Fruscione in Inside Higher Ed.
AFT: Borrowing against the Future: The Hidden Costs of Financing U.S. Higher Education (via CCOP)
AFT, Just Ask!
Becker, Lisa Liberty. "Class Warfare," Boston Magazine, May 2014.
Berry, Joe. Access to Unemployment Insurance Benefits for Contingent Faculty (Chicago COCAL 2008).
Berry, Joe. Reclaiming the Ivory Tower: Organizing Adjuncts to Change Higher Education (New York: Monthly Review Press & North American Alliance for Fair Employment, 2005).
Brown, PDG. "Class Warfare in Academe," Inside Higher Ed, 12/19/13.
–. "Confessions of a Tenured Professor," Inside Higher Ed, 5/11/10.
–, ed. Forum on Contingent Faculty at SUNY New Paltz: Where Are We Now? UUP, 2014.
Coalition on the Academic Workforce (CAW)
Coalition of Contingent Academic Labor (COCAL)
Fores, Ana M., Academic Action: Adjunct Justice, CounterPunch, 1/21/14
Forum on Contingent Faculty at SUNY New Paltz, 10/30/13.
Hoeller, Keith. Equality for Contingent Faculty (Nashville: Vanderbilt UP, 2014).
House Committee on Education and the Workforce, The Just-in-Time Professor, January 2014.
Flaherty, Colleen. Congress Takes Note, Inside Higher Ed, 1/24/14.
Kezar, Adrianna. Higher ed disruptions doomed to fail without addressing state of the faculty, Inside Higher Ed, 12/6/13.
Kudera, Alex. Fight for Your Long Day: A Novel (Madison, NJ: Atticus Books, 2010).
Maisto, Maria, & June, Audrey Williams. To Improve Adjuncts' Plight, 'Step 1 is to Acknowledge the Problem,' Chronicle of Higher Education, 2/17/14
New Faculty Majority: founded 2009 to improve the working conditions of higher education's majority faculty
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette – Death of an Adjunct, 9/18/13.
Rhoades, Gary. Adjunct Professors Are the New Working Poor. CNN, 9/25/13.
Samuels, Robert. Why Public Higher Education Should Be Free (New Brunswick: Rutgers UP, 2013).
Schmidt, Peter. Steve M. Street [Obituary and list of essays], Chronicle of HigherEducation, 8/17/12.
SEIU, Crisis at the Boiling Point: A Documentary Look at Adjunct Workplace Abuse and Recommendations for Federal Policy Change, November 2014.
Slot, Andrea Witzke. "It's About More Than Money," Chronicle of Higher Education, 2/19/14.


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LAPPS plans annual yard sale and raffle
Lehighton Area Pool Pals will hold its annual Giant Indoor Yard Sale and Basket Raffle from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 26, at the Lehighton Recreation Center, 243 S. Eighth St., Lehighton. Basket drawing is at 3 p.m. Refreshments available. Donations appreciated. Proceeds support the Baer Memorial Swimming Pool. For more information call Diane at 610-377-5275.


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Detailed recordkeeping and documentation assembling a factual and business narrative relating to the relevant services and associated fees are important to the allocation of costs.
For many decades, taxpayers and the Internal Revenue Service (the Service) have worried about how to allocate costs incurred by a business as either "ordinary and necessary" costs, which are deductible under section 162, or costs that must be capitalized. Taxpayers have preferred, in most instances, to categorize a cost as an "ordinary and necessary" expense for a business such that the amount should be viewed as currently deductible by the taxpayer. In determining if specific costs can be treated as "ordinary and necessary" expenses, the Service and the courts have looked to the "origin of the claim" and other factual analyses to determine the specific tax treatment of a specific expense.1 This concept of examining the origin of an expense and reviewing what the relevant payer received in exchange for its fee is a consistent approach taken in allocating costs between deductible and capitalized categories for federal income tax purposes.2
In a recent private letter ruling, Priv. Ltr. Rul. 2015-18-012 (Jan. 26, 2015), the Service addressed the specific issue of whether payments made by a taxpayer pursuant to a termination agreement entered into by the parties of a management agreement were required to be capitalized. In the management agreement, the contemplated services included, in general, ongoing monitoring and business advisory services provided to the taxpayer in an effort to turn around the taxpayer's business and make it profitable. The contract was terminated, and the service recipient was required to make a payment to the service provider. In discussing the origin and the nature of the payment made to terminate the existing management agreement, the Service discussed how the management agreement arose, which service providers were providing the monitoring and business advisory services, and if the termination fees arose because of a corporate transaction.3 In addition, the Service reviewed information as to whether any of the fees were required to be paid because of work performed in furtherance of a contemplated IPO.
In concluding that the termination payments were not required to be capitalized under section 263, the Service focused on several key facts:
- The management agreement listed several business operational activities that were to be provided to the taxpayer during the term of the agreement.
- The agreements were extended when the original terms expired.
- The agreements were not exclusive, such that the taxpayer was freely able to hire similar third-party advisors as the need arose to provide the same or similar services.
- In arriving at the termination fee, the taxpayer provided comparable information from similar providers undergoing similar transactions and utilized the services of an advisory firm in setting the fee for the termination payment.
- The termination payment was not dependent on a successful IPO because, if the IPO did not occur, the parties could have continued the existing management arrangement or entered into a renegotiated termination agreement.
- The manager did not provide services that were considered to be generally related to an IPO.
- The services were provided in advance of the IPO and related exclusively to "turning around" the taxpayer's business.
- The taxpayer objectively demonstrated that the turnaround of the business occurred in advance of the IPO.
- Even though the termination payment was made out of proceeds from the IPO, the taxpayer had other funds to pay the amount.
- Specific representations were made by the taxpayer as to the scope, timing and value of the services provided by the manager to the taxpayer; the financial statement treatment of the termination payment and the monitoring payments; and the ability to engage third-party vendors for similar management services.
The very detailed and comprehensive review of the documents and the facts demonstrated that the Service engaged in a taxpayer-specific evaluation in determining whether the payment of the termination fee was required to be capitalized. This detailed taxpayer specific-evaluation is extremely helpful to taxpayers in other situations that are facing the decision of whether a specific fee is deductible or must be capitalized. It indicates that not every fee paid on or around a corporate transaction must be viewed as related to the transaction, but can be explained as a routine expense if, in fact, the services provided to the taxpayer (or others) were for the benefit of the taxpayer's ongoing business. In the private letter ruling, the Service did not merely look at the present transaction, an IPO, and the source of the payment for the termination fee, i.e., the proceeds from the IPO. Rather, the Service took a significant amount of time reviewing agreements, third-party documentation and the taxpayer's unique situation and factual descriptions to step away from a "knee jerk" reaction of capitalization because it was close in time with an IPO, and found that the facts supported deductibility. The taxpayer was able to demonstrate that the termination fee was associated with its ordinary business operations and, thus, was eligible for deductibility under section 162.
Pepper Perspective
Private letter ruling 2015-18-012 validates the long-held judicial doctrine of "origin of the claim," which continues to have specific applicability as taxpayers and the Service seek to allocate costs incurred in and around corporate transactions as deductible or capitalizable. Therefore, detailed recordkeeping and documentation assembling a factual and business narrative relating to the relevant services and associated fees are important to the allocation of costs. Such detailed recordkeeping and information will assist taxpayers in identifying costs that can be deducted, regardless if they are paid in or around a corporate transaction.


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The Galaxy J3 features a redesigned front that looks great and takes the viewing experience to a new level. With a slimmer, 4.56mm all-black bezel, the new frame gives you an immersive wide screen experience. With a thickness of just 7.9mm and a width of 71.05mm, the Galaxy J3 is noticeably slimmer and more compact than ever. It also has a slimmed down 4.56mm bezel and a contoured grip, making it the perfect shape to hold.
Use your phone for longer than ever with a new and improved 2600mAh battery. Power running low? Not a problem! Cut down on your battery usage with Ultra Power Saving Mode. Equipped with a Quad processor and 1.5GB RAM, powerful performance is now at your fingertips. Enjoy browsing the web, watching videos and playing games at breathtaking speeds.
The interactive Smart Manager app lets you monitor and manage your devices essential functions with only a few simple touches. Check on your battery levels, storage, RAM usage and security status all at a single glance.
Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016) Features
- CPU 1.5ghz Quad-Core
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- Resolution 1280 X 720 HD
- 16M Color Depth
- Decicated MicroSD Card Slot (Up to 128GB)
- Video Recording Resolution Hd (1280 X 720)@30fps
- 8.0Mp Main Camera
- 5.0Mp Front Camera
- Bluetooth Version 4.0
- Dimensions 142.3 x 71 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
- Weight 138 g (4.87 oz)
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Next Working Day (UK Mainland Only)*
For customers wishing to upgrade their delivery to Next Working Day will be charged £4.99. Your order must be placed by 2pm in order to qualify for the Next Working Day service which will be sent via Courier. All orders placed on a Friday after 2pm or on Saturday/Sunday for Next Working Day will be delivered on the following Tuesday


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USDA Farm Service Agency reserves funds each year to make loans to socially disadvantaged applicants to buy and operate family-size farms. A socially disadvantaged farmer is one of a group whose members have been subjected to racial, ethnic, or gender prejudice because of their identity as members of the group without regard to their individual qualities. For the purposes of this program, socially disadvantaged groups have been defined as women, Blacks or African Americans, American Indians or Alaskan Natives, Hispanics, Asians, and Native Hawaiians or other Pacific Islanders.
The community is invited to join us at Salem Church of Christ, Salem Pike for a Good Friday service of praise, prayer and reflection on March 29 at 7 p.m.
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Salem Church of Christ, Salem Pike, will host the Sam Marsh Family Singers on Saturday, April 6 at 7 p.m. for a night of 4-part harmony and acapella praise to God. The community is invited.
The other day I listened to an interview with Alexandra Horowitz as she discussed her book, "On Looking: Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes."
She lives in New York City with a dog and a toddler, and frequently walks around her neighborhood, traveling the same route, passing the same buildings and businesses and trees and traffic.
After taking the same walk many hundreds of times, she realized she never noticed where she was going. So, the next time out she decided to notice as much as she could.
* Cynthiana Democrat, March 27, 1930 -- "Dennis Williams was granted a permit to erect a two story brick business house with fire proof on the corner of Pike and Walnut Streets."
10 years ago . . .
Births announced this week are: Landon Nathaniel Baker, Jan. 17. son of Leslie Faulkner and Donnie Baker; Taryn Rae Collier, Jan. 12, daughter of Saraia King and Danny
Charles Aiden Sheats-Griess
Charles Aiden Sheats-Griess was born to Justine L. Sheats and Clayton C. Todd Griess of Cynthiana on Dec. 14, 2012 at Harrison Memorial Hospital.
He weighed 4 lbs. 14 oz.
Maternal grandparents are Charles W. and Lisa B. Sheats of Cynthiana; maternal great-grandparents are Phyllis Sheats and the late Charles Edward Sheats and Justin and Lois Bell, all of Cynthiana.
• Cat Sweatshirt Jacket: Feb. 25 at 9 a.m and 5 p.m. Cost is $5. Deadline to register is Feb. 18. Call 234-5510.
• Hospice Pillow Project: Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. at the Extension Office.
• Go Red Reception: Feb. 25 at 5 p.m. at the Cynthiana Christian Church.
Kim Pickett announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of her brother, Matthew Douglas Simpson of Cynthiana to Elizabeth Ann Dunnavan of Maysville.
Simpson is the son of the late Gary and Carolyn Simpson.
Dunnavan is the daughter of Carol Dunnavan and the late Jay Dunnavan.
Simpson is a 2002 Harrison County graduate. He is employed as worship minister of Antioch Mills Christian Church and as vocalist and rhythm guitar player for the Christian rock band, My Heart Remains.
SATURDAY, Feb. 9
3rd Annual W.O.W. (Women of Worship) Conference will be held at Leesburg Christian Church, Saturday, Feb. 9, from noon until 2:30 pm. Special guest speakers from Celebrate Recovery Ministry Leader, Carrie Miller and Director of Development for Refuge for Women, Cindy Warr, music by Dwayne Gillespie of local group Sidewinders. Door prizes, refreshments and free to the public. A love offering will be collected. For more information contact the church at 859-234-0080. Registration in advance is requested, seating limited.
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Treadmill Strength. Answer for all the Heathers out there.
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Hello, we've got an excellent question from a college student named Heather that I thought I would like to address.
Hi! Your website has been very informative and helpful! I've read every review on treadmills in and out of my price range.
I've a quick question. If a treadmill is rated at 2.25 or 2.5 chp for 300 lbs, and supports a 10 mph speed limit, why are they not good for running or jogging? My typical workout at the gym is to run 2-3 miles set between, 5.3, 5.6 and 6 mph, with a final burst of 7 sometimes near the end, 4-5x a week. (I'm 5'1/ 102 lbs which is why 5.3 feels like a good pace:) ).
My problem is, I'm a college student, paying full tuition and books without student loans, and paying for a wedding in April, 2012. I've no credit cards and can only afford a treadmill around $600-$750.
Can a 2.25 chp support my weight to desired speed ratio for 5x a week, for at least 3 years without the treadmill motor spitting fire and the deck crumbling?
Thanks so much for any advice or a quick/ yes or no!
Heather, TX.
Thank you Heather, and might I say, I'm quite impressed if you've read every treadmill review in and out of your price range. Heck, on my site alone I've got over 500 reviews, you must be reading a lot! I think I understand your question. In a lot of reviews we will say that a treadmill has a weight capacity of say 300 lbs with a 2.5 CHP motor, yet we still say it's not meant for running. How does that make sense you ask?
It entirely depends on the model and brand of the treadmill. Some treadmills really can hold someone running full speed at their weight capacity, and some cannot. I think some decide their weight capacity by setting weight on it carefully for 5 seconds to see if it doesn't break (not really but that's what it seems like). For heavier runners, weight capacity and motor size are important factors because we can break treadmills if we're not careful.
In your case, I don't know too many treadmill model that would strain under your 102 lbs going 7MPH. Perhaps some of the crumbly Weslo models, but at $600-$750 you can find a good selection of treadmills that would have no problem holding you, even running at your consistency and intensity.
As far as the motor goes, you at your weight wouldn't cause the motor much strain either. Still, I wouldn't risk going under 2.5 CHP. When they get smaller than that, it usually means they're also not very good quality, which means they operate at high heat and high RPMs, and can tend to just burn themselves out. Although you're light, I would still recommend getting the strongest and most powerful you can find, because those tend to be the most durable and solid. May I recommend a few?
At $599, the Proform Performance 400 (although it's 2.25 CHP, the motor is well built)
At $699, the Nordictrack A2550 Pro. 2.5CHP, Very impressive motor and overall durability at such a low cost.
At $799, The Nordictrack A2750 Pro. 2.75CHP Motor, and 350 lb weight limit. Awesome Warranty, and unbeatable specifications in its price class, as well as lots of features you would probably like.
(These links are coupon links, so if you decide to buy any of those, you'll see a little treat in your shopping cart when you click 'add to cart':)
I think if you use any of these the way you described, they would hold up just fine for 3 years and probably more. I hope this helps you out. Good luck on your wedding and schooling! And thanks for the great question.