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BAD AXE – The Huron County Board of Commissioners this week opposed an increase in the state-mandated renewable energy capacity and implored the state to continue to allow local control of wind energy.
Currently, the Michigan House of Representatives is debating changes in Michigan's Clean, Renewable and Efficient Energy Act of 2008.
Under current law, electric providers have to produce 10 percent of their power from renewable sources.
The bills under consideration would raise the minimum power from renewable sources and energy conservation to 15 percent by the end of 2021 and set a non-binding goal of meeting 35 percent of Michigan's electricity needs by 2025.
The resolution called the Act "a utility scale wind energy mandate."
It cites "growing opposition to wind development in rural townships," which has caused wind developers to lobby the state to "strip from Michigan counties and townships the right to local control of wind zoning regulations."
The resolution also points out that "wind energy, due to its intermittent nature, does not eliminate the need for other sources of energy, and is actually dependent upon conventional gas and coal-fired power plants to produce supplemental electricity."
A copy of the resolution has been forwarded to 84th District Rep. Edward J. Canfield (R-Sebewaing), State Sen. Phil Pavlov (R-St. Clair), the Michigan Public Service Commission and the Michigan Association of Counties.
The measure passed the state Senate, and Pavlov voted against it.
Canfield told the Tribune recently that a suggested goal would be better than a mandate.
Today is the last scheduled voting day of the legislative term.
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Air Jordan 1 Mid Quilted White Release Date and Resale (Full Guide)
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Jordan brand brings us another Air Jordan 1 Mid to finish off November with a luxurious touch. The Air Jordan 1 Mid Quilted White release date is on November the 30th with a retail price of $125. Stay tuned to know all the release details including its estimated resell value.
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The Air Jordan 1 Mid Quilted White is definitely a nice looking colorway. Before we estimate its resale, let me walk you through some background information about the Original Air Jordan.
Air Jordan 1| Background
In 1985, two legends were born when Nike decided to sign Michael Jordan. The first legendary figure to emerge was Michael Jordan himself, the Rookie of the Year, and Multiple time MVP. The second legendary figure is his first-ever signature sneaker, the Air Jordan 1.
They were designed by Peter Moor in 1985 and were inspired by other OG Nike sneakers. The silhouette was mostly inspired by Nike's first basketball sneaker, the Air Force 1.
It had a very similar collar, toe region, and tongue, however, the sole had to be narrowed down. Michael always said that he wanted to "Feel the court beneath his feet" so that's what Peter made.
When presented with the Air Jordan 1, Michael hated how they looked and called them "Clown" like. Later on, they began to grow on Michael and he would wear them gladly to all his games.
Later on, they also released in women's sizes and were still a huge hit. In fact, Air Jordans are so popular with women that Jordan started releasing exclusive colorways for them. If you've read the Hypemaster Playbook, you'd know that the popularity of these sneakers is on the rise, as are its resale values.
Women's Air Jordan 1s
Although it may be annoying for some, women's exclusive sneakers will always be a thing. Market segmentation is a good marketing strategy and saves costs for companies while increasing overall profits.
The problem with that for us is that some exclusive sneakers are highly sought after, even by men. Often times, men aren't aware of what sizes to get and often skip out on them almost entirely. Although the solution seems simple (go up 1.5 sizes in the US), it's actually not. Women's exclusive sizes are narrower and therein lies the problem.
The Air Jordan 1 High tie Dye and the Jordan 1 Zoom Comfort Sisterhood are some examples of hyped women's exclusives. They're desired by men that can't really find a size for themselves at times, however, these men still continue to collect them.
To estimate resale for the brand new Air Jordan 1 Mid Quilted White, let's head on over to StockX. Often times, assessing the resale value of similar sneakers can give us a good idea of what to expect.
Air Jordan 1 Mid Triple White 2020
Retail Price: $115
Peak Resell: $300
Release Date: 06/01/2020
Colorway: White
This Air Jordan 1 Mid features perhaps one of the cleanest colorways on any Air Jordan 1. The upper is constructed with a crisp smooth white leather that covers the side panels, toe box, and collars. A tumbled leather overlay appears on the 'Swoosh', rear, and toe regions.
A clean white midsole and a white herringbone outsole finish off the design. Although the colorway is almost identical to the Air Jordan 1 Mid Quilted White. It doesn't quite give off the same lux vibe.
On StockX, the average selling price per pair is just around $130, earning resellers $15 in profits on average. At peak resale prices, gross profits are as high as $185 per pair.
Air Jordan 1 Mid Multi-Color SE
Retail Price: $125
Peak Resell: $400
Release Date: 04/09/2020
Colorway: WHITE/BLACK-LIGHTBULB-TEAM ORANGE
The Highly Popular Air Jordan 1 Mid SE Multi-Color also released in women's exclusive sizing. Currently, it has over 12,000 sales on StockX alone, the vast majority of which have been sold for good profits.
These sneakers feature a multi-colored leather and suede upper. Purple, white, orange, and blue cover most of the upper while yellow suede at the rear and green around the toe regions further embellish the design. A white midsole and black outsole complete the look.
On StockX, the average selling price per pair is $180 which is a gross profit of $45 per pair. At peak resale prices, gross profits are as high as $275. I believe the Air Jordan 1 Mid Quilted White will have a similar resale value.
Air Jordan 1 Mid Irridescent Reflective White
Retail Price: $120
Peak Resell: $530
Release Date: 12/20/2019
Colorway: White/White
This reflective women's exclusive Air Jordan 1 Mid is very popular in reseller markets.
Featuring a clean white leather upper, these sneakers are contrasted by black outlining all over. Including the white leather 'Swoosh', toe box, collars, and tongues. A white midsole and outsole complete the design. The overall look is pretty reminiscent of the Air Jordan 1 Mid Quilted White.
On StockX, resellers have been selling these for an average price of $220 which is a gross profit of $100 per pair. Had you sold these at peak resale prices, gross profits would have been as high as $410 per pair.
Air Jordan 1 Mid Quilted White| Detailed Look
Retail Price: $125
Estimated Resell: $180-$220
Release Date: November/30/2020
Colorway: White/White-White
Dressed in a spotless upper with not a speck of color other than white, the "Quilted White" Air Jordan 1 Mid brings luxury to the table. Something high-end fashion brands such as Dior have already worked on with Michael Jordan's first signature silhouette.
The upper appears to be inspired by luxury purses and handbags with quilted toe boxes, side panels, collars, tongues, and Nike 'Swooshes'. The overlay, on the other hand, is constructed with smooth leather that provides a nice contrast even though they're exactly the same colors as the quilted materials.
On the sides, a debossed "Air Jordan" branding blends in with the rest of the upper along with a simple Jump-Man on the tongue. The insoles also feature a clean white color with black Jump-Man on each insole. A white midsole and outsole complete the design.
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Estimated Resale Value
Women's Air Jordan 1s are on the rise and I believe that these sneakers will also sell out fast. If you want a better chance at copping these sneakers, I've got just the thing for you!
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Using my estimated resell value of around $200, expect profits of $75 per pair. Profits may vary depending on the sizes and I suggest going for the larger ones for a potential profit of up to $100 per pair.
Air Jordan 1 Mid Quilted White Where to Buy
You can buy these sneakers at select retailers and Nike.com on November the 30th. The retail price is set at $125 and it will release in women's exclusive sizing. There will also be an extended size run.
You can buy them today at reseller websites such as StockX.
Air Jordan 1 Mid Quilted White
Retail Price: $125
Estimated Resell: $180-$220
Release Date: November/30/2020
Where to Buy: (Retail) Nike
(Resale) StockX
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Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day all year, with a free series of Earth Optimism-inspired lectures at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center! Stream restorations, especially in urban watersheds, are a popular strategy for reducing nutrient loads to Chesapeake Bay. However, the latest research suggests their effectiveness can vary. In this talk, SERC nutrient ecologist Tom Jordan will compare two stream restorations his lab has been tracking: an urban one and a rural one. He'll reveal the different approaches each restoration took, and how each measured up in terms of improving water quality.
SERC's evening lectures take place the third Tuesday of every month at 7pm, January through October. Lectures are free and open to all. No RSVP required—a curious mind is the only prerequisite!
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"Is he sleeping through the night yet?"
How do I have any chance of sticking to a morning ritual when I have a new baby boy sleeping next to me? Not to mention a 3 year old in the next room.
At the advice of an acupuncturist, the first 4 weeks of his life was my '4th trimester'. It was all about nourishing food, getting support from friends and family, and sleeping when I got the chance.
My morning ritual disappeared and instead, I'd meditate when I breastfed in the middle of the night. And my gratitude practice shifted as each time my feet hit the floor to pick up my crying baby during the night, I would take a moment to be grateful that I had this beautiful boy to love.
Now that he's 8 weeks old I'm back to a morning routine for myself! I have my modified 'life with a newborn baby morning routine' written down and stuck where I can see it when I open my tired eyes. Yes, like any mother, I'd love to collapse back into bed and sleep until lunch time.
I've also learned that for me to be a better mom and wife, and for me to feel good, I need my morning ritual. And that means waking up a bit earlier than the kids. For me to function and be productive, feel more creative and energized, experience more happiness, patience and joy in my day, I do this:
1) Water — Drink water to rehydrate (even more while I'm breastfeeding!)
2) Gratitude — When my feet touch the ground I take a moment to be grateful
3) Intention — I set my intention for the day, which is based on my 'purpose statement' (Thank you Brendon Burchard for encouraging me to do this!)
4) Yoga — I've just woken up so I do some gentle yoga as I'm especially kind to my spine at this time of the day
5) Meditate — I'm a meditation coach so it's no surprize I meditate! But you know what's great? If you practice yoga and use your breath consciously when you do it, you're already meditating! So 4 and 5 can be combined if one of my kids wakes early. Woo-hoo!
6) Guidance — I pull a card for myself. Usually an angel card by Doreen Virtue and I love that I'm always given the answer I need.
7) Journal — Writing helps move my thoughts out of the merry-go-round in my mind and onto the page where I can action it, solidify an idea, or process what I'm feeling. And while I write, even more ideas flow.
The night before is also an important element to my morning routine.
At night I set an intention for the coming day and I meditate before I fall asleep. Intention setting and meditation at night is crucial for the next morning. You clean your body before bed right? So why not your mind?
I have shared with you my personal morning ritual as a busy full time stay-at-home mom to a newborn and 3 year old, a wife, and an entrepreneur. These may not be your thing. You might prefer the approach my husband is trying out: a fat black coffee, a 10 mile run into work and a cold shower!
Whatever you decide, the most important thing is that you do it. Give yourself some 'me time' each morning before turning on your phone or checking your inbox.
Your morning routine should be sacred. It creates the space for you to have an amazing day.
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French wind and solar project developer Voltalia has started construction on two solar plants with a combined capacity of 14.2 MW in southern France.
The company said that both projects are located in the region of Var, and that these were awarded a 20-year FIT contract in the auction CRE III held by the French government in late 2015.
The largest project will be located in Brignoles and will have a capacity of 10.4 MW, while a second 3.8 MW plant will be installed in Castellet, close to another solar facility built by the company in 2013. Both projects are expected to be connected to the grid by the end of this year, in accordance with the terms of the call for tender.
Both installations will rely on the E-Series modules provided by U.S. manufacturer SunPower Corp., whose largest shareholder is French oil giant Total.
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Including these two projects, the company's cumulative installed capacity has reached 36.2 MW. Voltalia has also deployed another 4.5 MW in French mainland, 4.5 MW in French Guyana, 7.3 MW in the U.K., 4.7 MW in Greece and 1 MW in Portugal. The wind power capacity installed by the company at the end of the first quarter of this year was 432.2 MW.
Voltalia claims it currently has 2.7 GW of renewable energy projects in development and that it aims to install 1 GW by 2019. In January, the company announced the start of construction of its first PV plant in Brazil, a 4 MW power plant located in Oiapoque,in the State of Amapa.
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Like most retailers, Roundy's is facing challenges including meeting the demands of ad shoppers, addressing health issues among consumers, maintaining top food-safety standards and the rising cost of supplies. He said an ongoing theme in the company's product mix is "making it easier" for shoppers. Using technology such as QC codes on the package of meat products is one manner of achieving this. Using their iPhones, consumers can scan the labels and be directed to recipe ideas provided by ingredient supplier, Lawry's. This type of technology-based cross-promoting shows promise for the future for Roundy's, he said.
One of the representatives from the foodservice segment was Mike Ledford, senior director of purchasing with Unified Foodservice Purchasing Co-op, which is the supply-chain organization for Yum! Brands Inc.'s five national restaurant systems (including A&W, KFC, Long John Silver's Pizza Hut and Taco Bell). To supply its brands, UFPC spends $4.7 billion on food each year, with the top three chains being Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC. When it comes to poultry, the area of interest for most of the attendees, Ledford said UFPC buys 1 billion pounds each year, at a cost of approximately $1 billion. Of that, $800 million is spent to supply its KFC restaurants.
Not unlike retailers, Ledford said the commodity market volatility and general economic downturn poses challenges for the foodservice segment. Meanwhile, he told the marketing representatives of the chicken industry, as the poultry industry trends toward an ever-growing bird, maintaining a consistent supply and size of bird for KFC's chicken on the bone offerings is a priority for the future. He also said the company is looking to work with more poultry-only distributors, whose chicken expertise and ability to make up to three deliveries per week is valued. As KFC product developers consider what might be the next menu sensation to top its Double Down Sandwich, the goal is to maintain its core customer base that share the 50-and-over demographic with annual incomes of less than $50,000. The company's introduction of Kentucky Grilled Chicken in 2009, said Ledford, has been very successful, adding that the new offering has grown to represent 10 percent of sales across the KFC system.


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Akka Persistence
New Scala Akka library 2.3-M1 milestone release have Akka Persistence module, which was developed in collaboration of Akka team and Martin Krasser. It allows to have stateful actors to persist their internal state, so in case of JVM crash this state can be recovered.
The key concept behind Akka Persistence is that instead of storing an actor's state you persist the changes that are applied to it. These changes are immutable facts that are appended to a journal, which allows for very high transaction rates and efficient replication. Stateful actors are recovered by replaying stored changes, rebuilding the actors' internal state. Akka Persistence features in 2.3-M1 include: * event sourcing and command sourcing * automated and explicit recovery * state snapshots to reduce recovery times * journal and snapshot store plugin APIs * channels as gateways to other services * persistent FSMs
Martin Krasser about performance and limitations for Akka Persistence module :
I'd like to add some comments regarding akka-persistence performance and limitations of the current EventsourcedProcessor implementation. The following numbers were obtained running simple performance tests on a 2013 MBP with a LevelDB Java port as journal, using default JVM settings. Command sourcing (i.e. sending Persistent messages to a Processor directly): - throughput is 30-50k persistent messages per second - a Processor actor can already be used under high load Event sourcing (i.e. sending non-persistent commands to an EventsourcedProcessor, which internally persists events): - an EventsourcedProcessor currently cannot be used under high load (throughput decreases) - throughput currently very limited (< 4k persistent events per second). I started to work on an optimization of EventsourcedProcessor where initial results show a throughput of approx. 15k commands per second (without decreasing under high load). This is approx. 1/3 of command sourcing (the test generated 1 persistent event per command). The optimization replaces the current stash-based approach with an internal command buffer actor that is communicated with using an ack protocol. This optimization will be available with the next (milestone) release and I'll see if I can push throughput further. Except for the described event sourcing performance optimizations, no further optimization work has been done yet on akka-persistence. In this context, the performance numbers, especially for command sourcing, are a good starting point IMO. There's lot of room for further optimizations on which we'll work for upcoming releases.


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The city's design showrooms and businesses are always popping up. Discover these four you cannot miss.
Paradiso collection from iSiMAR
Pamplona-based furniture brand iSiMAR has opened a new showroom on Madison Avenue, displaying its furniture selections. A perfect conglomeration of contemporary and retro styles, iSiMAR's ARENA collection pays homage to environmental consciousness and sustainability as every piece is 100% recycled and recyclable, and, therefore, environmentally responsible. Inspired by the Mediterranean landscape, the collection's materials are galvanized steel and aluminium, which are durable and weather-resistant, rendering the pieces suitable for outdoor use. The Spanish company, which began its worldwide expansion in 2012, is dedicated to selling the best option for the planet, while maintaining a firm commitment to sustainability issues. 183 Madison Ave.
The vibe inside the space is chic and elegant.
Conceptualized by Asthetíque, Juniper's Soho showroom was conceived as a full hospitality experience to exhibit the company's portfolio of stunning products. Clients can view various finishes and configurations of all of Juniper's product lines in a space that is inviting and thoughtfully designed. The welcoming showroom is infused with organic elements and light, reflecting Juniper's signature use of natural materials and finishes in each beautifully crafted fixture. 1 Crosby St.
The Citizenry
A trip to The Citizenry's first New York City flagship store is one to remember.
With an open layout, floor-to-ceiling windows and brass fixtures, The Citizenry flagship's look and aesthetic draw inspiration from New York studio living. From alpaca throws woven in Peru to exquisite rugs so beautiful that they can also serve as wall art, the online retailer's first flagship store showcases its ethically crafted collection that boasts The Citizenry's commitment to global artistry. When shopping at The Citizenry, customers redefine how they shop for home decor and imported goods. 22 Crosby St.
Marc Phillips
Check out Marc Phillips' iconic rug designs in the newly renovated and redesigned location.
Marc Phillips' extensive handmade rug collections are now more conveniently observable thanks to the retailer's renovated showroom. The decorative rug company enlisted esteemed architect Uli Wagner to redesign the store, which is located at the D&D building. Low lighting and dark, earthy hues lend an artisanal ambiance, while interesting architectural features, such as a large, rounded window and a row of columns in the center of the showroom add a sense of uniqueness to the space. The showroom is now open, and with safety restrictions in place, the team hopes to increase foot traffic this spring. In the meantime, shoppers can view antique carpets, pieces from the new Sierra collection and more on the brand's new website. 979 Third Ave.


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You will learn how to safely build your foundation of aerial training by learning on the ground and then bringing it up to the air. Basic climbs, foot locks, simple sequences and drops to name few. Classes include warm ups, stretching and conditioning. This class is great for building upper body strength, coordination and body awareness.
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During its annual earnings call, EA Games officially confirmed the previously-leaked news about a new Battlefield game set to arrive in 2021. The company claims that they will showcase the new Battlefield in Spring (autumn here) and it will launch in holiday 2021. In addition, the upcoming shooter will take full advantage of the new consoles including PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. EA also says that the game will include all-out military warfare.
Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Looks To Be More Than a Remaster
According to EA Games, Battlefield development is progressing steadily. The company says that the development team is ahead of schedule and it looks like the game will be completed earlier than previous titles. This could mean that the upcoming shooter might release in early November 2021. The full statement reads:
"We're looking forward to sharing a lot more about our FY22 plans in the months ahead, including our next Battlefield experience, which will mark a return to all-out military warfare.
The game takes full advantage of the power of the next-generation platforms to bring massive, immersive battles to life with more players than ever before. Featuring maps with unprecedented scale, the next edition of Battlefield takes all the destruction, player agency, vehicle and weapon combat that the franchise is known for and elevates it to another level.
The team is focused and the game is ahead of our internal milestones. We'll reveal the game in the spring, and deliver a defining Battlefield experience for our players in the 2021 holiday season"
This news lines up with previous reports that the upcoming Battlefield game will be heavily inspired by Battlefield 3. The reports also claim that the shooter will include a massive 128-player mode on new consoles and hardware while the last-gen hardware will be restricted to 64 players.
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John Piper (1903-92) is big business these days with his predominantly topographical paintings selling for higher and higher prices. It is thus not surprising that The Art of John Piper, a lavish monograph, is co-published by the Portland Gallery in London's West End and was launched with a fine exhibition of Piper's work which included major loans from private collections. His prints are more widely affordable, and their decorative and atmospheric linearity makes them perennially popular. Piper is interesting as a radical Abstract artist who bucked the trend and started painting Neo-Romantic ruins and churches because they captured his imagination. This self-consciously "old-fashioned" subject matter was hugely enlivened by a passionate interest in surface texture and a thorough understanding of the pictorial dynamics of abstraction. In effect, Piper jazzed up the topographical tradition with an inventive use of Modernism, employing collage and photography in his paintings and prints, and directing his substantial design skills to the production of stained glass, ceramics, tapestries and a wide range of applied art.
Piper's output was so prodigious and so various—I am glancing at a length of fabric he designed as I write this—that no one book has attempted to embrace it all. Frances Spalding published a dazzling double biography of John and his wife Myfanwy in 2009 but, because the emphasis in that book was on their lives, there was little room for sustained analysis of Piper's art. There have been short books on Piper's work since John Betjeman wrote his text for Penguin's Modern Painters series in 1944, and dozens of catalogues on all aspects of his creativity—to date there have been three editions of his print catalogue raisonné—but this new volume is the first book to survey and comment on his whole oeuvre. David Fraser Jenkins has curated numerous exhibitions of Piper's work, including the 1983 retrospective at the Tate, and written extensively about the artist. He knows the work intimately, and when I was asked to read an early draft of his book in 2013, it was his authoritative understanding which permeated the writing. What was more difficult was making a coherent whole out of a disparate mass of new material and illuminating critical insights. Hugh Fowler-Wright, another Piper scholar of more than 20 years' experience, joined Fraser Jenkins in this challenging task, and they have clearly worked well together, for the result is a triumph. This is the Piper book that his admirers have been waiting for.
Piper's grandson Luke contributes a foreword, setting the scene from his grandfather's cottage at Garn Fawr in Pembrokeshire. Wales was one of the well-springs of Piper's inspiration, first discovered in the 1930s and constantly refreshing his vision. The Piper family evidently approve of this book, which (in Luke's words) "faithfully and eloquently reconstructs with great detail, accuracy and knowledge a comprehensive portrait of John Piper". Luke goes on: "It provides us with the very fabric for understanding the connection between what we see and what we feel in respect to his artistic legacy. It is the missing thread to the sense of place and inspiration to his vision of design…" These are large claims, but they are vigorously substantiated by this compelling text. The book is literally weighty, being best read on a tabletop or lectern, but is handsomely designed and generously illustrated. (The beautiful endpapers reproduce a screen-printed textile Piper designed in 1955 for the Lancashire company David Whitehead, based on a church monument at Exton in the county of Rutland.) Fraser Jenkins locates the heart of Piper's work in his abiding love for church architecture and for the stone from which these buildings were made. Piper depicted many buildings, interior and exterior, but he also painted rocks in the wild, limestone caves and mountains. This attention to the most enduring of building materials signals Piper's understanding of the fundamentals of art and civilisation. His own art is built on rock: it will last.
• Andrew Lambirth is a freelance writer, critic and curator. He was the art critic of the Spectator from 2002 to 2014. His most recent book is the catalogue raisonné of paintings by Brian Rice (Sansom & Company)
The Art of John Piper
David Fraser Jenkins and Hugh Fowler-Wright
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Recently, as I was standing in line at the bank, I overheard the employees chattering excitedly regarding the upcoming lottery. Apparently it was going for a lot of money this time and people were hopeful. Everyone was talking about having a secure financial future and how it would be even better if it came so easily. They were all going to go in on some tickets so that in the event that they won, they would split the winnings. However, what happens if they do win? There are a few things that they probably hadn't thought of in the excitement of the large pool. Payout options are the first thing that they should think about and decide before hand.
Structured settlements or annuity payments are usually what is opted for when someone wins the lottery. This is one of two options that lottery winners can go for. There are some pros and cons to get paid annually or monthly or whatever you decide on.
- You don't have to panic over the sudden influx in money.
- Gives you more time to decide how to invest.
- Pay less in fees and taxes.
- Easier to handle and doesn't disrupt life as much.
- Unable to make large purchases right off the bat.
- Potential risk of amount changing throughout the years.
- No access to cash when needed.
Opting for yearly payments instead of lump sum payments may be a good idea if you are just one person but if you are going to be splitting your winnings like the bank employees, you may want to consider lump sum payments.
Lump Sum Payments
Getting all your money at once is the other option when you win the lottery. It may take awhile for you to get it all but once you have it, it's yours and you won't have to give it up. Here are some pros and cons to this option.
- Ability to buy whatever you want when you want it.
- Higher chance of investing properly.
- Higher withdrawal fees.
- Friends and family may act oddly or make inappropriate requests.
- Necessary mental changes have to be made in order to act wisely.
Now understanding the two options, if you are going to be splitting the winnings, here are a few questions your parents and yourself should consider.
- If you opt for yearly payments, how will you split the winnings between all of you? Is everyone in agreement for yearly payments? Will those who put in more money to buy the initial tickets, get more in the winnings? Does everyone partake in the winnings or only those who bought the original winning ticket?
- If you decide on a lump sum payment, what percentage will you all get? Again, keep in mind the same questions as above.
- Who will pick on the winnings? Do you trust them to divvy up the proceeds accordingly? Will they run off with the winnings? Do you have their contact information?
- How will you decide how to collect the winnings? Is an escort provided? Is security provided? Where will you take the winnings initially?
- Will you keep in contact after winning? Will you stay friends or part ways purposefully?
- How will you handle the media? Will all of you be allowed to talk to the media or just one designated person? Will you have a spokesperson who is not one of the winners?
- Will you discuss money after splitting the winnings? Will you pretend it never happened or be allowed to discuss what you will do with the money?
Some of these questions you may deem unnecessary, especially if you are all friends but you will find that things will change once you win. An alarming percentage of lottery winners regret their wins. Many have said they wish that they never won the lottery because of how their lives changed. A lot of those changes have to do with the people around you; friends, family and partners in winning. You will need to set boundaries and limitations even with those who you plan to win with. Things change after coming into a large amount of money and you want to make sure that everyone is clear about the appropriate way to act after winning. While winning can be an exciting time, there's a lot to think about.
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My Land
Fan Jian
Release year: 2015
Run time: 83 mins
Film type: Documentary
Chen Jun is a migrant farmer who moves his family to Beijing from Hebei Province in search of better opportunities. However, the Chen's sudden eviction for a property development project up-ends their lives. Though their neighbours leave following intimidation by their landlord, the Chens refuse to leave. Since they have no official status or residency rights in Beijing, they have nothing to lose by standing up to their evictors. Using a video camera as both weapon and witness, they document the years of unscrupulous attacks. Against the odds, they continue to cultivate both their family and their vegetables, all the while holding at bay the construction that threatens to engulf them.
Director biography
Fan Jian is a documentary director who focuses on Chinese social issues through character-driven storytelling. He is a Documentary branch member of the Academy. Fan has directed six feature-length documentary films, including Still Tomorrow, winner of a Special Jury Award at IDFA 2016, and My Land , supported by the Sundance Documentary Fund. His work has also screened in competition at Hot Docs, Full Frame, Sheffield, Busan, and dozens of other film festivals around the world. Fan studied at the famed Beijing Film Academy and is now based in Chongqing, China.


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The land alongside your waterways is probably the most productive on your farm, but it is also the most vulnerable to the damaging impacts of stock.
Thanks to its deeper soils and higher moisture content, riparian land often has good, green feed when the rest of the farm has dried off. It probably seems counter-intuitive, then, to restrict stock from your riparian land. Riparian areas are, however, easily damaged by stock that eat and trample the vegetation, destroy the soil structure, and release large amounts of dung and urine in and around the waterway.
Some of the problems that can develop as a result of not managing stock around waterways include poor water quality from sediment mobilised by stock trampling and effluent going directly into the stream or creek, erosion, lack of vegetation cover, higher stream temperatures as a result of no shading trees, shrubs and grasses, and threats to stock getting stuck in mud or stranded in floods.
How we can help…
We know how important it is to manage stock around waterways and through our Rivers of Carbon program we can help. We will visit your property and work with you to develop a plan for your waterway that may involve some or all of the following:
Fencing of riparian areas
Protection of riparian areas
Planting of new trees
Small-scale erosion works
Off-stream watering
Activities to engage community
Once we have an agreement in place on what we want to achieve together, we generally cover at least half of the costs involved in implementing the agreement.
Some of our work:
National Tree Day 2019 planting out on Keith Gray's property to protect and restore swampy meadows on his property at BawBaw.
Landholder Nic Huggins explaining why he is a part of Rivers of Carbon:
"Once a landscape of interconnected riparian systems around Lake Bathurst, the area now has eroded gullies and saline ground. Working collaboratively on our land with Rivers of Carbon we are contributing to Jacmarall Farm's long-term plans, […], by recreating connected riparian zones/ecosystems with fencing for stock,and providing renewed habitat for threatened native flora and fauna […]. It will establish tree belts and corridors to slow the wind and establish greater ground cover, improving water runoff."
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Goed nieuws voor fans van Wat Beren Leren! Er komt een heuse film op Cartoon Network over de drie populaire beren: Wat Beren Leren: De Film. Deze splinternieuwe film gaat zaterdag 28 november 2020 om 9:50 uur in première op Cartoon Network.
Het verhaal in het kort:
De wereld van Grizz, Panda en IJsbeer staat op zijn kop wanneer Trout, een inspecteur van de Dienst natuur- en faunabeheer, korte metten maakt met hun berenstreken. De beren vluchten naar Canada.
Voor wie meer wil weten over de achtergrond van deze film, en sowieso van de drie beren Grizz, Panda en IJsbeer, zijn er een aantal leuke vragen beantwoord door de maker van de film en de serie: Daniel Chong.
De vragen (Q van question) en de antwoorden van Daniel Chong (DC) zijn in het Engels. Wanneer je ze in het Nederlands wilt, is het geheel eenvoudig te vertalen via Google Translate.
Q: Going back to the beginning, how did you come up with the idea for the series?
DC: It just started out with a doodle. I was in a library with my girlfriend's seven-year-old niece and I was trying to make her laugh. Without really thinking, these three bears came out and she found them hilarious! It was always a grizzly bear, a panda bear and a polar bear. Right away, I drew them on top of each other in a stack. It was very intuitive, a random goofy thing and it's crazy to see what is has become.
Q: Why did you choose bears to be your main characters?
DC: It's a funny visual, bears look very anthropomorphic when they stand up. They can act like humans in some funny ways. At its core though, the story is about these three brothers that found each other. Sometimes we grow up with people who we don't have much in common with and we set on a journey into life and find our family. That's what our bears had to do. They were orphans and along the way found each other and discovered that they are stronger together.
Q: Tell us about the premise of the movie.
DC: We wanted to test the relationship of the brothers by putting them in a situation that would question their brotherhood. The bears ask themselves: we don't even look alike, why do we call ourselves brothers? We also wanted to explore questions that in an animated show you can get away with, like why the bears live among humans, who allowed this to happen and why is it normal? We're poking holes in this cartoon logic and that is the premise of the movie. We're also using it as a metaphor for racism and how we treat people that look different than us, which was always in the DNA of the show.
Q: How is the movie different to the series?
DC: There are higher stakes and a bigger adventure. With a movie you can get more emotion out of your characters than you ever could in an episode. It can't be structured like regular episodes where one ends and another one starts from ground zero. In a movie, you need the world to evolve and change. Those things are a little different, but generally it should still feel like the show.
Q: What is the message at the heart of the movie?
DC: For me, being a minority in the America, the Bears were always a reflection of how I felt as an outsider. The bigger idea here was that everybody is looking for empathy and for a way to fit in. For kids especially it's important to see these things, to grow up to be decent human beings. Our crew was very passionate about this and we wanted to talk about it.
Q: What did the process of making the movie look like?
DC: We had a similar process to making our show, where we create an outline but don't write all the dialogue. We give it to storyboard artists, and they put their stamp on the
scenes. Often, they merge the visuals with the writing, creating a great improvisational aspect to the show. For example, there was a big natural disaster that happens in the movie and lots of action as they fight the main villain. Giant set pieces like this can be very hard to write, but having visuals artists contribute to the writing help make things feel more fluid and natural.
Q: Where did the idea of the viral animals come from?
DC: We referenced internet animals here and there throughout the show. The movie was an opportunity to go further into their world and get to know their personalities. They gave the bears a sense of the life they could have. We had our story artists research as many viral animals as we could and every animal in that internet rave party is a real animal that's on the internet (or some version of it)! Hopefully people will have fun identifying them.
Q: Which one of the three bears do you connect with the most?
DC: They're all me! Grizz is me when I'm running the show and I have to be a leader. Panda is the closest to me, more introverted, as most creative people are. As much as we want to be Grizz or Ice Bear, we're all Pandas! Ice Bear is me when I'm with my family- I'm the youngest and I might occasionally want to be the weirdo in the room. All three of them are versions of me, but Panda is probably the most aligned. He also inherited all my allergies and asthma! Poor guy.
Dus… allemaal kijken zaterdag 28 november 2020 naar de première van de Wat Beren Leren film op Cartoon Network! De film begint om 09.50 uur.


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What makes a rock concert memorable?
Going to see an artist whose music you love performing live on stage is always something to look forward to, and usually an event to be remembered, but some rock concerts are more memorable than others.
Is it just the music that made these concerts so memorable, or is there something else that enhanced the whole experience and turned it into an evening to be remembered
Granted, some rock bands come on stage and perform their greatest hits, sounding just like they did in the studio, at times almost making you wonder if they are actually playing live, or miming to the whole thing.
That is a big credit to the musicians themselves, as well as to the sound crew, for being able to accurately recreate the sounds as the fans all know them, from the studio performance.
But even if the sound is practically perfect, as I have found at a few concerts that I have been to, and even if the sets and lighting effects have been spectacular, can I now years later really recall much of the concert? In many cases, no.
Of course we always remember when things go wrong at a concert, like Heart performing at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Florida, when halfway through the concert, lead singer Ann Wilson and the band didn't start off a song quite right, so she called a halt, and they tried again. This didn't work, so they tried a third time, and got it right, however you could sense the atmosphere between Ann Wilson and the rest of the band, and also the audience. It put a damper on the evening.
I have seen great musical performances that were not memorable, as well as bad performances that were memorable for only being bad performances. I have seen great lighting effects at concerts that were less memorable than those that had precious little in the way of effects.
But the factor that most of all makes a concert memorable, for me at least, is the way that the artist interacts with their audience, invoking a response from them, getting them up dancing in the aisles, and keeping them focused with all the enthusiasm that they can muster on the performance.
Probably the best band that I have ever seen perform live, as well as watching their recorded concerts, has to be Genesis.
When Genesis are in the studio, it's just Phil Collins (Vocals, Drums), Mike Rutherford (Guitar, Bass Pedals) and Tony Banks (Keyboards), but for most of their live performances since the mid 1970's they have
performed with Daryl Stuermer (Guitar, Bass) and Chester Thompson (Drums). The five of them on stage are not only great musicians, but the interactions between themselves and the audience, just make the event complete.
It's the showman of the act though, Phil Collins, who not only provides great vocals and drumming duets with Chester Thompson, some of the highlights of a Genesis concert, but it's the way he doesn't just interact with the audience, it's the way he controls the audience, that makes a Genesis concert so memorable.
A classic example of how Phil Collins does this is where after the first song or two, he stops to check how the audience is feeling and to welcome them to the show.
Tonight — we are going to play some new songs
The audience cheers loudly, as Phil uses body language to encourage their reaction.
We are also going to play some old songs
The audience goes wild, because the old songs are what they love to hear, and it takes a minute or two for them to quieten down enough for Phil to continue.
We might even play some VERY old songs
To which the audience gives it everything that they have got for a good three or four minutes, since anyone who knows Genesis live knows that they usually play a medley of songs from some of their best loved 1970's albums, including In The Cage from The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway and Cinema Show from Selling England By The Pound.
In complete control of the audience now, Phil Collins continues…
But first, we are going to play a new song…
And now the audience has a dilemma, since they cheered louder and louder for the older songs than for the newer songs, yet here is the band announcing that they are going to play a new song, and yet they can't show their disapproval, and so they are forced to cheer loudly whether they wanted to or not.
And they know that the master is in control, and they don't care, and the rest of the evening takes care of itself.
Yes I have seen many other great concerts, but none as memorable as watching Genesis perform live.
What, I wonder, is the most memorable concert that you have ever been to?
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Kentucky suspect's attorney says client was 'defending his child and girlfriend' in fatal road-rage shooting
07/23/2020 6:35 pm PDT
via WXIX:
KENTON COUNTY, Ky. (WXIX) -- Joseph Witkowicz, 25, appeared in a Kenton County courtroom Thursday for a murder charge connected to a road rage incident that resulted in the death of 35-year-old Nichole Daugherty of Covington.
Kenton County Police said officers and first-responders arrived at Garvey Avenue and Cross Street and found 35-year-old Nichole Daugherty dead at the scene at 8:07 p.m. on Thursday, July 16.
WXIX reports Joseph Witkowicz stopped his car after being tailgated by another vehicle and got into an argument with Daugherty, the other driver, as she approached. Police said Witkowicz got out of his car, drew a handgun and shot the victim multiple times.
WXIX reports a witness said: "He was standing there, and the girl went to move to lay on her back, and he went over, and he shot her four more times." Another witness said Witkowicz stayed at the scene and cooperated with police.
Thursday in court, Witkowicz's attorney said his client was only trying to defend his child and his girlfriend.


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Signs of DFV in the workplace
If you have concerns about the risk to any employee, you can confidentially seek advice from a specialist DFV service.
This can be done without disclosing the identity of the person experiencing the violence. Some signs that an employee may be experiencing DFV include:
Changes in work outputs or attendance
Victims/survivors of violence may be prevented from, or delayed in getting to work, or the perpetrator may frequently make contact at work.
This may lead to:
- Noticeable changes in attendance, lateness or leaving work suddenly or early
- Absenteeism without explanation
- Needing time off at short notice
- Reduced quality of work, missing deadlines or poor performance
- Increasing hours at work (to avoid going home)
- Frequent interruptions or harassment at work by DFV perpetrator
Visible physical changes or signs
- Visible bruising or injuries that don't match explanations
- Dressing differently, using scarves or hiding parts of the body that may be injured
- Increased use of makeup
- Evidence of drug or alcohol abuse
- Poor sleeping or eating patterns
Changes in behaviour or wellbeing
- Inconsistent behaviours (anxious, quiet, tearful, distracted, aggressive)
- Signs of possible mental ill health such as obsessive behaviours, depression or anxiety
- Isolating themselves from colleagues
- Being guarded or inconsistent in talking about home life
- Expressing concerns about children's contact with person using violence
Other signs of DFV
- Perpetrator seems unsupportive of work role or is attempting to disrupt work capacity
- Victim/survivor is isolated from friends and family
- Gifts such as flowers are sent to work by the person using the violence
- The perpetrator controls all finances of the victim/survivor


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How's your body doing? Does it serve you well? Are you fit and healthy? Maybe it has a few aches and pains? Or perhaps you have a chronic illness, or are even near death? Think of a pet or a plant. Scientific studies show that when you project happy positive actions and thoughts toward your pet or plant, they thrive. And if not, well...no prizes for guessing what happens. Whatever is going on with your body, if you'd like to create something even better, ask "What if I loved my body?" Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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National Tennis Month: A rallying point for the sport
This is a unique time in our sport. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged all of us in ways that we could never have imagined. Our industry, though, has been fighting back—encouraged by gains in participation across the board, gains in equipment sales, support for tennis providers and facilities from USTA national and the sections, and rallying together to support tennis and all the great things tennis can bring to people of all ages.
And now, a key rallying point for this sport will once again be the annual "National Tennis Month," in May.
You may remember that for many years, May was celebrated as National Tennis Month. The USTA, this industry, and importantly, the grass roots of this sport are now reviving the NTM concept for May—a time to get out on the court and experience the fun, competition and lifelong health benefits of this sport.
What's important and exciting here is that the idea of regenerating NTM is bubbling up from the grass roots, not being directed from the top-down. The USTA's volunteer National Advocacy Committee (of which I'm a member) was discussing ideas on how best to get the word out about the excellent Community Advocacy Handbook and the idea of National Tennis Month came up in our discussion as a perfect and natural platform to advocate for and grow tennis.
All of this happened quickly—in the last four weeks, in fact. The idea moved swiftly up the USTA volunteer chain. Normally, there's a large lead time for a promotion like this—but we as volunteers felt this had to happen now, for this year, to capitalize on the momentum this industry has gained from the unprecedented participation growth tennis has experience during the pandemic. And we're excited that USTA volunteer leadership and staff have shared our enthusiasm.
The NTM idea is to help retain the 4 million new players and promote the great benefits of tennis by encouraging providers, partners and community tennis organizations to help spread the good word about our sport throughout their local communities and to incorporate the hashtag #NationalTennisMonth in all their local programming and promotions throughout May. Providers and facilities don't need to create new programming, just label what you're doing in May as part of NTM, talk up National Tennis Month on social media and in your community, and share and repost the hashtag.
The USTA marketing team is even providing coaches, facilities, CTAs and NJTLs with professionally-designed marketing templates to promote National Tennis Month, as well as offering local marketing ideas and sharing social media best practices for providers to share within their networks.
There are plenty of other "months" out there that promote specific sports, and tennis deserves to get its month back. National Tennis Month will be a platform for everyone involved in this sport to help grow and advocate for tennis and an annual a celebration of the lifetime sport of TENNIS.
Peter Francesconi is the editor of Racquet Sports Industry magazine (www.tennisindustrymag.com)
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Imaginaries are to be deconstructed and reconstructed ...
The notions of race and racism are of relatively modern origin. Although ideas about human differences on the basis of color and phenotypic characteristics already occurred in earlier societies.
English players of African descent have been the victims of racist remarks of rare violence since England's Euros2021 loss to Italy.
The targets are: Rashford, Sancho and Saka.
This is just the start of Saka's England journey at 19 years old only, it's His first time of taking a penalty since he has becomes a professional.
It's just football and anybody can lose penalty... We don't need racism!
But I'm not surprised to see racism elsewhere, because racism also exists in Africa... Xenophobia towards the Pygmies and the Antilleans, and this shouldn't be!
Unfortunately, there is no color to be a victim, or to be guilty of racism.
God created the world so that we can all meet, but unfortunately others scum abuse,
while others play roles of building love because it is all the mixtures of cultures, colors and other things that make this world down here a beautiful place.
Life cannot be called life if it is not the one we lead with love.
Though, it might not be easier to get a chance that will stop racism so easily, but let's learn that we have decided to live together despite our differences, and we cannot prohibit the mixing of populations.
So, let's put aside all our differences and let's go together. 🤝🏼💕💕


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Everyone, or at least a good majority of people, feel a little lost when you have nothing to do and you've left your smart phones at home. Does this mean we are addicted? Well, rest assured, dear readers, you are not alone.
"If you're having trouble tearing your kid away from his iPhone, just be thankful he's not a 400-pound ape.
Footage taken at Kentucky's Louisville Zoo shows Jelani, a young male silverback gorilla, seemingly enthralled by a zoo visitor's smartphone, nodding as the boy shows him each new image. Apparently, Jelani is known for his interest in technology — his biography on the zoo's website says "he is a laid-back individual and likes to look at cellphone photos and videos.""


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The author is the director of product development for Alforex Seeds and has worked with Western alfalfa growers for nearly 40 years.
Alfalfa growers in the western U.S. are very aware of how important it is to have adequate irrigation water to produce a crop. In the distant past, irrigation water appeared to be unlimited and could be sourced from major rivers and/or pumped from underground aquifers. However, over time, the demand for water for agriculture and cities has become greater than the supply.
The lack of water is being exasperated by a severe multi-year drought that is reducing river flows and placing high demands on irrigation water from aquifers. With major reservoirs at historic lows, many regions are limiting the amount of surface water made available to produce crops like alfalfa. Many farms and ranches only receive a small fraction of their annual allotment of irrigation water from these reservoirs. The difference is often made up by pumping from underground aquifers. However, this practice is not sustainable in the long term and may become more regulated in the future.
With the potential reality of climate change and the possibility of more long-term droughts in the future, farmers are implementing water conservation practices and utilizing new technologies to efficiently apply the water they do have. Regions that historically used flood irrigation are moving to sprinklers and, in some cases, drip lines. These methods significantly reduce the water used to grow alfalfa during the growing season but tend to enhance soil salinity.
At some point, when rainfall or available irrigation water are not sufficient to leach accumulating soluble salts out of the root zone, salinity will interfere with normal crop growth and performance. The yield losses may be small at first, but if left unchecked, the salinity will worsen over time and eventually cause economic losses.
The rate of salinity buildup and amount is often more severe during periods of drought. Soil salinity is caused by two factors: 1. Water sources may become more saline during extended droughts, and 2. The ability to leach salts out of the soil profile is hampered by the lack of adequate water. The following is a brief overview of how drought and soil salinity interact along with possible management actions that can be taken.
A common salt source
One of the most common sources of soil salts is irrigation water. Most, if not all, irrigation water contains some level of salt. It has been said that over time, irrigation leads to the salinization of soil and water. As such, all irrigated land will eventually have to be managed for salt.
Rainwater is virtually free of salt; however, all water that contacts the soil will pick up salts, with the amount varying depending on the composition of the soil in each region.
River water at the source is relatively pure but will collect soluble salts as it moves downstream. In wet years, the large amounts of water in river flows can dilute the salt concentration; however, in times of drought, the amount of water in the normal stream flow declines, and there is less water to dilute the salt load.
Irrigation water taken from surface sources during droughts is generally more saline and will deposit more salt in the soil profile. It has been reported that the California aqueduct irrigation water deposits 700 pounds of salt for each acre foot of water applied. A full irrigation season deposits 1.2 tons of salt per acre. During drought periods, the salt load may be even higher.
There are some mitigation strategies that can be used to reduce salt levels in the soil. During good water years, farmers can take advantage of the lower river water saline content and use that irrigation water to leach soil salts out of the root zone.
In regions where farmers have access to both surface and subsurface water of varying salt content, the good quality water can be used to dilute the salt load by leaching more concentrated salts out of the root zone. This can be done by either alternating the good and bad water sources or, if possible, physically mixing the water sources during irrigation to dilute the overall salt content. Extreme drought conditions and lower stream flows may reduce the alfalfa grower's access to lower saline irrigation water for this practice.
Aquifer stratification
In some aquifers, fresh water is perched over deeper, more saline water. This is because fresh water is less dense, having a specific gravity of 1, while saline water is more dense and has a specific gravity of 1.025. Excessive pumping during drought conditions to offset the lower surface water allocations may cause the deeper saline water in the aquifer to move upward and mix with the fresh water. This can raise the saline content of the irrigation water being pumped and lead to additional salt buildup in the soil profile.
Knowledge of which wells have the best quality water is important in managing soil salinity. Periodically, test each well's salinity during the irrigation season, especially late in the season. Water from some wells may become more saline as the season progresses with larger amounts of water being pumped from the aquifer.
Before irrigation water became more limited, many regions used irrigation methods, such as flood irrigation, that applied large volumes of water. This method commonly applied 6 or more inches of water per irrigation, and as a result, there was plenty of water to leach accumulating salts out of the soil profile. However, as water became more limited, farmers started using other forms of irrigation to apply their limited water supply more efficiently. Over time, many farms converted from flood irrigation to various forms of sprinkler irrigation. Some areas have now embraced the recent technology of drip irrigation to produce alfalfa.
These water conservation practices offered the means of significantly reducing the amount of water used per irrigation but generally provided less water for leaching salts out of the soil profile. The following are a few of those methods and their limitations regarding salinity:
Circle pivots and sprinklers: Sprinkler systems often apply a lot less water per irrigation than flood irrigation. However, the wetting depth in the soil profile generally is only about 8 to 12 inches deep. Repeated irrigations with this reduced amount of water (2 to 4 inches) results in the accumulation of salts at the edge of the soil wetting front.
At the end of the season or during a seasonal wet period, it may be necessary to apply a heavy irrigation to leach salts out of root zone depending on the salinity buildup.
It's advisable to periodically check the level and extent of the salt buildup in the soil profile under the sprinkler, particularly at the depth of the wetting zone front. This will help determine the extent of any salt buildup in the root zone.
Drip irrigation: With limited water and drought conditions, more drip irrigation is being used for alfalfa production, especially in California and Arizona. The efficiency of this irrigation method is that it only wets the soil closest to the plant roots. However, like sprinklers, salts can accumulate at the edge of wetting front and salt buildup can eventually be an issue.
When using drip irrigation, maintain enough water flow through drip lines to push salts accumulating at wetting front out of root zone. Monitor salt buildup in the soil profile and if salinity levels become excessive, it may be necessary to apply a heavier irrigation to push salts out of the active root zone. This can be done in wet years or between crops. Some farms utilize temporary sprinklers to provide extra water for this leaching process.
Alfalfa advancements
Developing drought tolerance in alfalfa is not as advanced as the breeding work for salinity. However, preliminary research appears to indicate that a salt tolerant variety's ability to access water efficiency against a strong saline osmotic soil solution may provide some advantage in limited water situations when alfalfa is also exposed to drought conditions.
Routinely monitor your soil and irrigation water salinity. Alfalfa is somewhat tolerant to salinity; however, as the water salinity rises during a drought, there can be an associated yield loss due to salinity in soil or water salinity, which is often measured by electrical conductivity (ECe or ECw; see Table 1). There is a 7.5% yield loss in alfalfa for each soil ECe point above 2. Investing in a portable salt (EC) meter for $300 to $500 can make monitoring salinity a lot more convenient (see photo).
Another mitigation strategy is to eliminate poor producing fields and use additional water to leach salts out of the root zone in the highest producing fields.
Finally, plant salt tolerant alfalfa varieties where salinity is a recurring or growing issue. A list of these varieties can be found in the National Alfalfa & Forage Association's Alfalfa Variety Ratings 2022 booklet at bit.ly/HFG-AVR22.
This article appeared in the January 2022 issue of Hay & Forage Grower on pages 10 & 11.
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There are different breeds of dogs nowadays. You have a lot of choices, depending on your needs. Whether you need a companion or for protection, dogs can be really man's best friend! One of the best breeds of dogs is the Boxer. In fact, boxer dog breeds are intelligent and loyal. However, they do not like to be left alone at home.
If you are interested in getting a boxer, this article might help you know more about boxer dog breeds. At the end of this article, you will learn all the relevant boxer dog information. It includes boxer dog personality, boxer dog characteristics, boxer behavior, etc.
So, if you are eager to learn, let us start!
Table of Contents
About Boxer Dog Breeds
It is vital to know more about boxer dog breeds before deciding to take care of them. This way, you can ensure to adjust and give the dog what he needs based on his personality, behavior, and even on his health issues if any.
At a glance, here is some boxer dog information that you need to be aware of:
Boxer's Coat
- Characteristics: Flat
- Color: Brindle, black mask, Fawn, and with or without white flashing
- Length: Short
- Grooming Needs: Low maintenance
Club Recognition
- AKC Classification: Working dog
- UKC Classification: Guardian dog
- Prevalence: Common dog
- Squashed face or Brachycephalic
- Droopy eyes
- Naturally floppy ears
Range Of Height at Withers
- Female: 22 in.
- Male: 24 in.
Range of Weight
- Female: 50- 65 lbs.
- Male: 65- 80 lbs.
What to Expect
- Energy Level: Very energetic
- Exercise Requirement: 40 minutes per day
- Life Span: 8- 10 years
- Social Needs: High
- Tendency to Bark: Low
- Tendency to Dig: Low
- Tendency to Drool: High
- Tendency to Snore: Moderate
Boxer Dog Breed History
Boxer dog breeds come from two European breeds of dog, which no longer exist. Breeding the larger Danziger Bullenbeiser and smaller Brabenter Bullenbeiser will make Boxers. When we say Bullenbeiser, it means bull-bitter. Bullenbeisers are dogs that were usually used to chase big game through the forest. They are strong and agile dogs with a recessed nose and broad, powerful jaws.
In England, they favored Bulldog as a good breed for sport. While in Germany, they are used large-Mastiff dogs for sport. Breeding boxer dogs starts when German hunters want to create new breeds of dogs during the 1830s. German hunters want to crossbreed their Bullenbeiser and Mastiff-type dogs to achieve the size they like.
As a result, they came up with a robust and agile dog. It has a streamlined body with a firm grip. However, Boxer dogs are entirely established as a new breed by 1895. The name Boxer came from the German Boxl. In fact, Boxers are the first breed of dogs that Germans used for police and military activities.
By 1900, boxers are finally established as general utility dogs, pets, and show dogs. Then soon after, AKC starts to recognize the breed. But it was in the 1940s when the breed did begin its rise and popularity. As the years go by, boxers became the fourth most breed in the USA. This is the story behind boxer dog breed history.
Boxer Dog Personality
Boxers are also known as 'hearing guard dogs.' That is because boxers are alert and watchful. They are dignified or self-assured, especially when they are not clowning to you. Besides, boxers are playful and patient with children.
When they meet strangers, they tend to show their conservative attitude. They tend to be aggressive to defend their family and home. Nevertheless, one good Boxer behavior is they respond politely to friendly people.
When it comes to Boxer's temperament, it may be affected by some factors. Some of the factors include heredity, training, and socialization. Dogs with good temperaments like playing and approaching people. They are willing to come to people and be held by them.
One way to determine boxers' personality is by meeting their parents, sibling, or any blood relative. However, it does not guarantee anything. As said before, there are factors affecting boxer dog personality, and that is a consideration. Like everybody else, boxers need socialization. They need to be exposed to many people, experiences, and sounds. It helps develop their personality.
Boxer Dogs Size
Boxer dog size may vary depending on its gender. For female boxers, its height may range about 23 inches. When it comes to its size, female boxers may weigh from 50 to 65 lbs.
On the other hand, male boxers' height is about 24 inches. For its weight, it ranges from 65 to 80 lbs.
Feeding Boxer Dogs
Boxer owners need to know the right way to feed their pets. Boxers' diet must be formulated precisely for the medium-sized breed with high-energy. It is not about just providing your boxer a food. You need to look for high-quality, nutritious dog food so, most likely, they will live a longer and healthy life.
Note that boxers can be overweight easily if they are overfed. Therefore, it is significant to prepare a healthy and balanced diet for them. You can set a regular feeding routine.
It is recommended to have them fed two meals per day. It is also helpful to limit giving treats and not ever leave the food out on your dog all day. You can visit a veterinarian to know the proper diet for your boxer.
Like any other dogs, boxers' dietary needs may be subject to change from puppyhood to adulthood. There are cases that even in their senior years, their nutritional food needs also change. Veterinaries' recommendations are ideal for giving proper meals to your boxer according to his need. Remember, there is always a variation in feeding depending on the boxer's size, energy, and health status.
Boxer Dog Health Issues
Generally, a boxer is a healthy breed of dog. However, certain health conditions that boxers may be prone to. Though not all boxers can get such diseases, it is vital to be aware of these issues if you plan to adopt a boxer or are already taking care of one. The following are a few commonly boxer dog health issues that you need to watch out for:
Hip Dysplasia
This disease is hereditary. Hip Dysplasia is a disease, which the thighbone does not fit exactly to the hip joint. One sign your boxer has hip Dysplasia if you noticed him having discomfort by showing pain and lameness on one rear leg or both. As the boxer ages, arthritis can also develop.
To properly assess the boxer if he has hip Dysplasia, your dog may undergo x-ray screening. Once proven, dogs with hip dysplasia should not be bred with any other dog, as the disease is hereditary.
There are cases that hip dysplasia is not passed on to your dog through genes but from environmental factors as well. It may develop through a high-calorie diet or incurred injuries from falling or slicking. It can be treated that any range from feeding supplements or total hip replacement.
In fact, white boxers are prone to deafness. Based on studies, 20% of white boxers suffer from deafness. Therefore, you must not breed white boxers because deafness can be hereditary. In addition, boxers carrying extreme white spotting genes increase the chance of deafness in the breed.
Food-related allergies, as well as environmental allergies, can be common among boxers. The sign of allergy is scaly and itchy skin. If you noticed your boxer having this sign, then you must consult a veterinarian right away to address the issue to prevent severe effects.
Corneal Dystrophy
This is one of the boxer dog health issues. Corneal Dystrophy is a series of diseases related to the eye, which are inherited and non-inflammatory. Usually, this disease affects one or more layers of the cornea in both eyes of the boxer.
There are cases that corneal dystrophy develops as an opaque area at the center of the cornea, close to the periphery. It is not painful, but if a corneal ulcer develops, then boxers may suffer from pains.
Boxers are prone to developing mast cell tumors, lymphoma, as well as brain tumors. White boxers, especially boxers with excessive white markings, can be sunburned. As a result, they may develop skin cancer. If you are planning to have or you already have a boxer, which is light-colored, then it is advisable to apply sunscreen on your dog before going outdoors. You can put sunscreen on your dog's ears, nose, and coat, for protection.
Boxer Dog Training
Actually, training a boxer is not that difficult. Boxers are smart enough to avoid punitive measures. Therefore, positive reinforcement works the best. Boxer dogs worked well with treats, praises, and clicker training.
However, there is one boxer dog characteristic that you need to watch for. Boxers can be brutal around other dogs, most notably at larger dogs of the same gender. You may need to have your boxer on a solid leash or need tight supervision when you are about to go outdoors. Therefore, early socialization is your weapon to develop your boxer's socialization skills. This way, you can prevent your boxer from growling, barking, and fighting whenever he sees other dogs or strangers.
Getting a Boxer
If you want to get a boxer, the ways can be simple. But, it would be best if you were prepared. If you choose to buy a boxer puppy, it takes you a lot of time and obedience to take care of your dog at first. It would be best if you socialized your boxer puppy to develop his interacting skills. Also, you need to teach your boxer some other skills like sleeping at night and going to the bathroom.
If you still do not find to buy a boxer puppy, you can search on the internet. However, beware of frauds and puppy mills. It would be best to find a reputable breeder, and you can do it by asking around. Visit the institutions first before paying to avoid being scammed. Also, it is essential to rest assured that the boxer you are going to purchase is in good health condition.
There are two other ways to find and get boxer puppies:
Boxer Breeders
In order to find reputable and boxer breeders complying with stringent requirements, you can use the American Kennel Club (AKC) search options. This tool helps you locate reputable boxer breeders that are nearest to your location. It is vital to spare some time to visit the boxer breeder to inquire about the boxer's health status or any important boxer dog breed information.
Boxer Rescue Centers
Another way to find boxer breeds is to adopt from rescue centers. There are boxers in rescue centers that their owners surrender. Most likely, boxers in dog rescue centers already know basic skills and friendly. But, if it does not work that way, this does not mean that there's no hope for them. You can teach them by training or hire a dog trainer to help you handle your dog's concerns.
Also, having a dog trainer to teach your dog is advisable, particularly for boxer dogs that have been traumatized from their past owners. They need immediate care and support to overcome their dark experience, keep living safe, and secure.
Essential Items For Boxer Dogs
You also can check out essential items for your boxer dogs here:
Wrapping Up
Now that you are knowledgeable about boxer dog breeds, you can take care of your boxer properly. Like humans, dogs need tender loving care and understanding from the people, they will call a family. One of the most common and favored breeds of dogs nowadays is Boxer dog.
Many people are interested in having their boxer dog. So, if you already have your own, you need to take care of him properly. This article aims to help you better understand the boxer breed so, in the future, you are not ignorant of what you should and not do. This way, you can have a healthy and happy relationship with your boxer dog or any other dog breeds!


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In part three of our interview Intel's Pat Bliemer, Managing Director Intel Northern Europe, we move away from manufacturing technology and smartphones to more traditional topics. You can really tell that AMD has made a great job with Llano when you talk to manufacturers, but also the weight of integrated graphics came up.
Ever since Intel gave up on the Netburst architecture and instead transition to Conroe – Core 2 the company has been on a hot streak. AMD has tried to fight back with performance/price products, but Llano became the product it was searching for and needed for so long. The circuit has relatively good energy consumption and class leading graphics circuit when compared to other integrated circuits. Llano did not bring any real news in the processor department, but was sufficient to make the manufacturers flock around the new platform. Our question to Pat Bliemer was if it sees AMD gaining in any segment thanks to Llano, and in the lower segment he did see that more products was powered by Llano, but also Brazos, but all is just a matter of price. He doesn't think AMD is very pleased with the situation it is in.
"AMD is and will always be a serious competitor of ours. I do think that based on where we started this discussion, particularly on the manufacturing side and the lead that we have with architecture and manufacturing that it has been alot harder to them to compete effectively against us. So therefor most of it is price driven, so I would say if there's an area – we have to always continue to make sure we will remain competitive in the low end of notebooks right now, which is largely fueled by their Llano and Brazos products that actually go into that segment. So it's a pricing game but I think that from a performance and experience point of view it is not much for them right now to really pleased about I think. But they will always stay competitive."
When we discussed graphics we asked if Intel had any hopes to catch up to Llano with Ivy Bridge that is next in line, and where the focus on the graphics front really is. he says that modern solutions are more than good enough for most users, but the problem is how people perceive integrated graphics. Just a few years ago there was no integrated graphics worth mentioning, today is totally different story.
The hard part is to convince consumers that integrated solutions are sufficient
"I would say that the biggest thing that we're up against is perception. And it's not as much as actual performance or that ours is not as good as theirs or vice versa. I do think that there still is a notion with a average computer user that you need to have a discrete graphics solution and that integrated graphics is not as competitive. And I think this applies as much to AMD as it does to us right?"
We said that he may be right – the problem is how integrated graphics is perceived by consumers that are stuck in old ways of thinkinh and that many have a hard time believing that Llano offers a gaming experience. He could not help admitting that Llano offers good graphics performance (but also points out that it is a lot better than AMD's processor performance), he continues with saying that current integrated solutions are good enough for many games with acceptable frames per second.
"Yeah and if there's something, actually the graphics performance of Llano is alot better then their CPU performance. So actually again, it's the perception that works against both and the way the market evolved and people are always looking at that and they believe that if you only have integrated graphics that you cannot play all the games that you want to play, that you cannot run the resolutions on your monitor and things that you do with the framerates – but actually that's a myth.[…]At the other hand, I would say our graphics performance is going to continue to increase."
Last we asked what goals Intel had set up with its integrated graphics. Is it aiming for being capable of playing material in HD, a solution for gamers or accelerating applications? It looks like Intel is looking to deliver something that will be sufficient for most, and therefore has no exact goals set up, but it all comes down to what the market wants.
The graphics of the future will be sufficient for most – Source: Anandtech
"The future goal is certainly not that we have a vision or so that in a few years time there's not going to be any external graphics solutions available any longer. We do not think that 100 percent of the market is going to go integrated. We do think that more people will realize that they, what actually they have in their default is good enough to run 99,98 percent of the things that they do. If you talk about mainstream gaming you can elegantly do it already based on GT2 [Intel HD 3000] solutions that we have. If you want to go do something like some of the real serious games that these guys are playing here behind us [at Dreamhack], then you have the need for external graphics."
We will publish more from the hour-long interview with Pat Bliemer in the coming days, so keep an eye for more on Ultrabooks but also Intel's vision for future processors that include much more than we imagined.


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Music festival season is in full swing meaning thousands of people will be descending on parks, farmland, and various other green spaces all over North America and Europe to let loose, take in some awesome bands, get sunburnt and spend too much money on festival libations.
While music festivals give you an opportunity to take a break from being a responsible adult or relieving you from faking it as an adult for a few days, that doesn't mean you should shirk your responsibility towards the environment.
Organizers have taken note of the environmental impact of their festivals and have been improving collection programs, amassing armies of green team volunteers, and strengthening temporary infrastructure to help keep refuse to a minimum while turning diversion up to eleven, man.
You have to do your part as well with lowering your impact at a music festival. Organizers have set the stage for your, now it time to let your sustainability shine.
Here's how:
Bring a Refillable Bottle
Check event websites to see if you can bring a refillable water bottle onto the grounds with you. Many festivals provide free water, with as many refills as your sun-parched body can handle. This ensures people stay hydrated while preventing tons of plastic bottles from entering the waste stream.
Bonnaroo Music and Arts began their Refill Revolution a few years ago offering Bonnaroovians a refillable water bottle, a reusable metal cup for beer and mixed drinks, and reusable cutlery.
Festival goers even receive a discount on refills with a reusable cup! A little incentive never hurts.
Pay Attention to Material Streams
Many festivals have expanded their collection programs to include compostable material, besides the usual suspects of paper, glass, plastic, and aluminum. Check ahead via the internet through your festival's app (all the cool music fests have an app nowadays) to see what's accepted taking care only to bring divertible material
An excellent way to cut down on waste and save yourself some money, especially for one-day festivals, is by bringing in your food in reusable containers and some real cutlery. If you're a foodie and anticipate taking advantage of the army of food trucks that usually attend music festivals, reusable cutlery should be a part of your festival arsenal.
If you smoke, don't treat event grounds like a giant ashtray. It can take nearly ten years for a cigarette butt to decompose, so the green vistas of festival locations probably aren't the best place for them. Barefooted festival goers (don't knock it till you try it) will appreciate it!
Leave Your Campsite like You Found It
The post-event campsite cleanup can seem like an incredibly difficult task, especially after three to four days of poor diet and life choices that leave the muscles sore, the skin burnt and your internal organs angry. That doesn't give you're the right to abandon your campsite regardless of how eager you are to get back home, have three showers and sleep for twelve hours.
In 2014, Reading Festival saw 596 tons of waste go to the landfill, with camping equipment such as tents, tarps, and chairs making up a significant portion of it.
Campsite waste is inevitable, and organizers have been coming up with ways to prevent perfectly usable camping materials from being sent to landfills. Across the pond, festivals have teamed up with sustainable accessories brand What Daisy Did. They take tents left behind at festivals and create drawstring bags out of them to be sold at festivals across the UK the following year.
Rideshare or Carpool
An excellent way to lower your carbon footprint during festival season is by carpooling, taking advantage of any rideshare programs, or by using any shuttle service provided festival organizers.
Many events enlist the help of sharethebus, a North American based company who are experts in shuttling thousands of people to and from an event, giving festival goers the greener option of public transportation. Their expertise has been procured by Amnesia Rockfest in Montebello, Quebec and Wayhome Music and Arts Festival, which takes place just outside of Busch Systems' hometown of Barrie, Ontario!
There's nothing like enjoying some of your favorite bands while outside, under the vast open sky, with the dirt under your feet, surrounded by thousands of fellow festival goers bonded by great music and good vibes. It becomes a community and as a community it up to us to ensure we have our fun, without leaving a pile of trash behind.


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