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WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#NRFNews–A record low number of Americans will spend their tax returns this year
while the second-highest number on record will put the money into
savings, according to the annual tax
return survey released today by the National Retail Federation and
Prosper Insights & Analytics.
"Financial security continues to be top-of-mind for all Americans, and
consumers are hanging on to their tax refunds tighter than ever," NRF
President and CEO Matthew Shay said. "Consumers are leveraging their tax
returns to build up their savings, but that's good news in the long run
because money saved today is money that can be spent down the road,
particularly during the back-to-school and holiday seasons later this
Of the 66 percent who are expecting a refund this season, only 20.9
percent of consumers will spend their refunds on everyday expenses, 8.7
percent will use them for major purchases such as a television,
furniture or a car, and 7.6 percent will splurge on special treats like
dining out, apparel or spa visits. The numbers are down from 22.4
percent, 9.2 percent and 8.3 percent last year, respectively, and are
record lows in the history of the survey. The number planning to spend
the money on vacations dropped to 10.7 percent from last year's 11.4
percent, the lowest since 10.3 percent in 2013. In addition, 8.8 percent
plan to use their refund on home improvements.
Rather than spending their refunds, 48 percent of consumers plan to put
the money into savings, second only to last year's record high 49.2
percent. In addition, 35.5 percent will use the money to pay down debt,
up from 34.9 percent last year but far below the peak of 48 percent seen
in 2009.
"Millennials are mindful of how they spend their hard-earned money these
days, especially when it comes to any refund they expect from their
taxes," Prosper Consumer Insights Director Pam Goodfellow said.
"Although Millennials and Gen X are focused on allocating their refunds
to savings or reducing their debt, young adults are also apt to seize
the opportunity to treat themselves to a little discretionary spending."
According to the survey, 68 percent of Americans plan to file their
taxes online, the most in survey history. About two in five (39 percent)
will use computer software to prepare their taxes on their own, while 21
percent will hire an accountant, 13 percent will prepare their taxes
manually and 10 percent plan to have a spouse, friend or relative help.
With nearly one in five (18 percent) planning to hire tax preparation
firm, consumers are poised to spend $5.8 billion on these services,
which averages to $131.66 per person among this group of filers.
Of those surveyed, 22 percent have already filed their taxes, 37 percent
plan to do so in February, 26 percent will file in March and 15 percent
will take their time and file at the last minute in April.
The survey, which asked 7,609 consumers about their tax return plans,
was conducted February 1-8 and has a margin of error of plus or minus
1.1 percentage points. Full data results will not be published on
NRF.com but news media and analysts who require additional information
can contact email@example.com.
About Prosper Insights & Analytics
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consumer-centric insights from multiple sources. As a comprehensive
resource of information, Prosper represents the voice of the consumer
and provides knowledge to marketers regarding consumer views on the
economy, personal finance, retail, lifestyle, media and domestic and
world issues. www.ProsperDiscovery.com
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NRF is the world's largest retail trade association, representing
discount and department stores, home goods and specialty stores, Main
Street merchants, grocers, wholesalers, chain restaurants and Internet
retailers from the United States and more than 45 countries. Retail is
the nation's largest private sector employer, supporting one in four
U.S. jobs — 42 million working Americans. Contributing $2.6 trillion to
annual GDP, retail is a daily barometer for the nation's economy.
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Press Release from CONRAD
October 25, 2010, Arlington, VA – – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) held an end-of-Phase II meeting to determine the next steps required for U.S. licensure of 1% tenofovir gel, a microbicide product recently found to be effective at reducing the rate of HIV and herpes infection in women when used before and after sex.
The meeting, held on October 20, 2010, was requested by CONRAD, a division of the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. CONRAD was one of the partners in the Phase II study, "CAPRISA 004," which evaluated 1% tenofovir gel in prevention of male-to-female HIV transmission in 889 women in South Africa. USAID provided funding for the trial, conducted by the Centre for Programme Research for AIDS in South Africa and U.S. based FHI, which was the first study to show that a vaginal gel can reduce the risk of HIV and herpes infection in women. CONRAD manufactured and provided the tenofovir gel for the study.
Tenofovir gel was found to be 39% effective in reducing a woman's risk of becoming infected with HIV during sex and 51% effective in preventing genital herpes infections in the women participating in the trial. Results of the CAPRISA 004 clinical trial were reported in July 2010 and represent the first "proof of concept" for a vaginal microbicide.
A number of key stakeholders contributed to the collaborative meeting with the FDA, including representatives from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Agency for International Development, Gilead Sciences, Microbicides Trial Network (MTN), South African clinical investigators, the International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM) and FHI.
During the meeting, the FDA stated their preference for two well-controlled studies to verify the safety and efficacy of 1% tenofovir gel prior to submission of a New Drug Application (NDA). The FDA furthermore stated that the NIH-sponsored Phase IIB study, MTN-003, known as VOICE (Vaginal and Oral Interventions to Control the Epidemic), represents a second adequate and well-controlled study that would, if successful, serve as the second pivotal trial together with CAPRISA 004 to support the submission of an NDA for 1% tenofovir gel.
In addition, the FDA has granted Fast Track approval designation for 1% tenofovir gel, which facilitates the development and expedites the review of drugs that are intended for treating serious diseases and fill an unmet medical need. With Fast Track designation, an NDA can be submitted as a "rolling review", which allows a clinical trial sponsor to submit completed sections of its NDA for review by the FDA, rather than waiting until every section of the application is completed before the entire application can be reviewed.
The agency agreed that the current preclinical program for 1% tenofovir gel is sufficient to support a future NDA. However, they stated that additional safety data on adolescents would be needed and that information on in vivo drug interaction studies with commonly used vaginal products should be obtained. Also, the FDA will ultimately need data on post menopausal women. It was also agreed that a future meeting with the FDA would be held to address any outstanding discussions associated with product quality, including chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC). Since much of the clinical work on 1% tenofovir gel has been and will be conducted in South Africa, FDA officials indicated that they can work through the FDA's "Office of International Programs" with the goal of coordinating the data and review processes with the South African Medicines Control Council.
CONRAD and its partners appreciate the contributions and detailed recommendations put forth by the FDA, which have helped clarify the next steps required for testing and licensure of 1% tenofovir gel.
In 2006, CONRAD and IPM obtained a co-exclusive, royalty-free license from Gilead Sciences to develop 1% tenofovir gel as a topical microbicide for use by women in developing countries to prevent HIV.

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I love spices. Having lived in Dubai for years, I became accustomed to a variety of spices being available at the souk or supermarkets. My Dad recently visited, and I sent him with a rather large shopping list. Spices in Dubai are cheap, a kilogram of Kashmiri chilli powder for £4.50
My go to spices are:
- Paprika – for chili.
- Crushed Chili Flakes – to add spice to any dish particularly stir fries.
- Ginger – to add some heat to dishes, a slightly more aggressive heat.
- Turmeric – essential for any Indian curry.
- Ground Cumin – perfect for any Mexican or Indian dishes to add a warm aroma to any dish.
- Garam Masala – a ground spice mix of black pepper, cardamom, chilli, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, fennel, mace and nutmeg, used in Indian curry.
- Chili Powder – an easy base for any curry.
- Coriander – is great to have in dried form, easier than seeds and cheaper than fresh, adds spice and citrus flavours to any dish.
- Nutmeg – amazing to add to any mushroom dish, particularly soup.
- Shawarma Spice – a Middle Eastern dish, which is miles better than a kebab. The spice mix is made up of cumin, coriander, garlic, paprika, turmeric, cloves, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and cinnamon.
I find the best way to store spices is in a tupperware container, not a spice jar, as you can actually fit a teaspoon in!
Can you tell the difference between these two chilli powders?
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Skinsuits aero tested
It may not be the weather for it right now, but we've looked at the aerodynamic efficiency of different skinsuits this week, testing six different manufacturers' models to see which was most slippery. If you are looking to get into time trialling or triathlon next year, we've told you all you need to know about how to get started and train to improve your times.
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But until the weather warms up a bit, you might decide that a set of coffee cups from Cycling Souvenirs, embellished with the names of famous climbs, is a better option. Or you might want to get on the turbo – we've rated eight smart models.
New pro kit and a Mavic visibility app
This time of year, the pro teams are busy releasing details of their new kit, that we'll have to get used to spotting in the peloton next season. Team Sky has gone with pale blue on white for next year's kit, supplied as this year by Castelli. As usual, the cycling fashionistas have been having their say on Twitter and we've weighed in with our own beauty contest between the teams too.
We've also given you a run-down of our favourite custom bike paint jobs, which we've seen this year.
This week, Mavic has announced its Vision app. This converts your smartphone into a rear light and indicator, using its accelerometers to detect what you're doing. So it flashes yellow chevrons when you're riding on, but a red X when you're decelerating and arrows when you're turning. And Mavic has a range of jackets with transparent waterproof pockets which work with the app.
We've also covered the launch of a new range of women's kit, and a helmet, from Kask.
3D printed steel and our pick of new shoes for 2018
Also this week, Donhou has announced a new steel cyclocross frame, which includes a 3D printed seat lug, which it says it has been working on for years.
We've also had a look at the best new cycling shoes coming out in 2018 and given you our pick of the shoes we've tested over the last year or so. While if your Shimano pedals are a bit the worse for wear, we've given you a video guiding you through how to service them.
We've also had a host of Cyber Monday and other deals this week, including Sunday Trading, as well as our look at the latest now kit in for testing.


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UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) are remote controlled air crafts that are growing in popularity. Flying them is fun and relaxing activity that can involve getting the whole family outdoors. They don't require any connecting cord to be attached to it and most will come ready out-of-the-box. They are controlled with a separate radio control unit or a tablet or Smartphone.
While UAVs are great fun, they can comprise any type of air vehicle. To be more exact, drones are growing in popularity among hobbyists and they have been taking over the hobby. Quadcopters became prevalent in the late 2000's. Many people also call these vehicles quadcopters and often you will see the terms drone or quadcopter used interchangeably.
A quadcopter is the most popular design and it is available in several sizes. It has four propeller units, which are powered by motors. They use the simplest operation principle for controlling pitch, yaw, motion and roll. Today quadcopters are being used in movies, racing, surveillance, hobbyist fun, etc.
Tricopters are another cool new gadget gaining more notice. Tricopters were some of the first flying vehicles on the market. They ranked high in popularity for light use. They still have some popularity for the small and light hobby use applications. The tricopter uses 3 motors and propeller propulsion units with servo. It is recommended to buy inexpensive tricopters first to see if you like flying them more than quadcopters.
They were popular earlier before the technology for quadcopters (brushless motors and propeller units) was able to extend their flight range and times. Most people are not going for tricopters because the design is primarily outdated. Also, the tricopter suffers from lower performance and they don't scale well to the bigger sizes.
With that aside, the two mentioned toys both have their advantages. However, the big question is which one really controls the sky?
Differences between Quadcopter and Tricopter
These two toys have a different number of rotors and that is the main difference you will notice between a quadcopter and tricopter. A quadcopter has four rotors while a tricopter has three.
Also, most quadcopters come equipped with a hard shell that helps protect it. On the other hand, most tricopters do not have this feature. This means their main hardware is left unprotected and if there is a crash it can result in severe damage.
The flight time of these two crafts are considerably low. There are several conditions which affect the flight time. For instance, during more maneuvering or on a windy day, the flight time will last for a shorter period. A flight time of a tricopter will usually last about 21 minutes during a calm day. On the other hand, a flight time of quadcopter usually lasts between 10 and 15 minutes. The highest ever recorded flight time for a drone is about 180 minutes.
Choosing a tricopter over a quadcopter may be simply because of personal choice. Some tricopters may have gimbals attached so that you can capture high quality videos, while others may be made as toys. Many tricopters look more like the traditional helicopter shape and they are marketed as helicopters or UFOs. On the other hand, quadcopters are a vehicle in their own right and they have its own style.
Some quadcopters are equipped with cable cam, 4K live streaming, follow me mode, auto-landing feature, etc. Tricopters are much more basic and they do not possess this kind of features.
There are some similarities between tricopters and quadcopters. They are both motor copters. The traditional helicopters have two rotors, a tail rotor and the main rotor.
Pros and Cons
After you have understood the main differences between the quadcopters and tricopters, we will compare other characteristics to see the main advantages and disadvantages between the two vehicles.back to menu ↑ back to menu ↑
- They are simpler
- Easier to fly
- Low-cost repair
- They can lift a bigger weight
- They are easier to find
- Better chances of surviving a crash
- They can move to any direction
- Available in many designs
- One motor failure can cause a crash
- They are not reliable
- Lower price
- They have one less motor
- They have longer battery life
- Less weight
- They are vulnerable
- They have less chances of surviving a crash
- They are harder to find
- They are complex
- Servos
Tricopters do not sell in the volume that quadcopters do so the price appears higher for a tricopter that has similar features to a quadcopter. This is particularly true because many quadcopters under $100 are equipped with a video camera.
At one time it was simple to find an inexpensive tricopter. However, for some reasons they just don't seem to be around anymore and today, it is almost impossible to find an affordable tricopter which is priced under $50.
Building a Cheap Quadcopter At Home (1) - Lift Off
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With tricopter it may be difficult to recognize which end should be facing forward and this is one main disadvantage of the tricopter. An experienced flyer may quickly recognize it. However, to a newbie, they may be confused as to why the controls of the controller aren't working the way they should.
Flying a tricopter may be a little more difficult unless it has a headless mode function. This function enables the flyer in a forward direction no matter which way the nose is pointing. The drone flies in the direction that the nose is facing so when you sometimes want a tricopter to fly forward, it flies sideways instead. An experienced flyer will be able to sort out the direction and compensate accordingly. However, for the novice this may be difficult to achieve.
On the other hand there is nothing complicated about quadcopter's design, construction or controls. They don't need servos like those of tricopters. Furthermore, quadcopter's frame is a cross shape and the motors are simply bolted on the frame.
Nowadays tricopters don't necessary have a longer flight time than quadcopters because the battery technology is improving. Many of these toys have flight times of six or seven minutes. After that they have to be charged up again.
Tricopters may be easier to learn how to fly because it is of a lighter weight. It is also important to note that quadcopters are used as commercial drones, while rarely tricopters are. This is why you may feel more comfortable to learn how to fly a tricopter first.
Tricopters can also withstand crashes because most of them are built with durability in mind. There are also fewer worries about safety with tricopters because they are lighter weight. This is especially important if there are children around. For these reasons, tricopters might be a better choice for kids or the hobbyist.
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Most users report that tricopters simply don't achieve the speed of quadcopters. The reason for this is probably the fact that tricopters have three motors and blades and quadcopters have four motors and blades. These three motors and blades mean a slower speed and less powerful performance. This also means that there is less thrust in tricopters than in quadcopters.
This feature is perfect for the newbies because they can control the tricopter more easily and keep it within a viewable flight range. However, this feature may be a problem for a professional. Tricopters are often only available in smaller sizes due to this lack of performance.
This is why many people choose tricopters as a present for kids, rather than quadcopters. In fact, because of the quadcopters' reputation as a fast-paced flying vehicle, they are often seen as vehicles for adults.
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Other Features
Both quadcopters and tricopters are made from the same plastic carbon fiber materials and they are available in virtually any color. More common colors are black, white, red and blue.
Both quadcopters and tricopters can have lights. The newer LED lights seem to be more common on quadcopters. On the other hand, tricopters seem to have bigger light bulbs which delegate them to mostly daytime flights. This should be fine for novices or kids because they aren't going to be flying this toy at night.
Just like with some models of quadcopters, tricopters can also carry a camera. However, these toys can be more expensive. You may also need to buy additional gimbal and camera.
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Whether you choose to buy a tricopter or a quadcopter you should know that there are many issues and benefits. It highly depends on what you enjoy and your skills. If the goal is extremely long flight durations and you want more challenge you should look into a tricopter.
Tricopters can be more efficient, they are cheaper and will offer you an exciting journey. Tricopters are also a good option for an affordable DIY experimental platform.
On the other hand, quadcopters are much rugged and are less susceptible to damage in case of a crush. If you are not too sensitive about cost, just go out and purchase a quadcopter frame. After that purchase the propellers and motors and you will be in the air in no time.


text: Tim Haslam Steps Down as HanWay Films CEO 5:10 AM PDT 6/14/2011 by Stuart Kemp FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Thorsten Schumacher becomes MD, with Jan Spielhoff moving to COO. LONDON -- HanWay Films CEO Tim Haslam has stepped down after seven years at the British-based sales and finance operation, with the resulting management shakeup seeing Thorsten Schumacher appointed managing director and Jan Spielhoff take up the reins as chief operating officer. Schumacher, the company's former head of sales, and Spielhoff, former head of business affairs, take up their new roles immediately and join the HanWay Films board alongside the company's founding shareholders Jeremy Thomas (chairman), Peter Watson (deputy chairman) and Stephan Mallmann (CFO). Haslam will continue "to significantly contribute his expertise to HanWay in a newly formed non-executive capacity," HanWay said. "Much of its [HanWay's] success is attributed to a fine team of professionals and friends, a team that is best qualified to drive the company forward maintaining HanWay's distinct personality and ethos," Haslam said. Oscar-winning producer Thomas (The Last Emperor), who runs HanWay alongside his production banner Recorded Picture Company, said Haslam "helped build the best acquisitions, sales and marketing team in the independent marketplace." Thomas also said he was delighted to be able to promote from within, describing Schumacher and Spielhoff as "experts in their fields." HanWay Films, founded in 1998, arranges financing, sales and distribution for all films from Recorded Picture Company and other independent producers. FACEBOOK TWITTER EMAIL ME Stuart Kemp email@example.com @thr


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Via Mark J. Grant, author of Out of the Box,
Listening to Rehn, Van Rompuy, Juncker and their cohorts is rather like listening to the cheerleaders at the football game and their advice on financial matters is probably right in-line with the knowledge of the cheerleaders; but then I don't want to insult the cheerleaders. Everything is always "good, fine, hailed, welcomed" and the sunrise is always moments away which is fine except that we are approaching midnight and unless you happen to be in Finland the sun won't be arriving anytime soon. These people are either smoking something, I swear, or they are off-worlders peering through rose colored glasses where the streets of Athens are regarded as the poppy fields of Oz. Everytime I read a comment from one of these people I shake my head and I wonder just which mood elevating drugs they are imbibing and how long they have been taking them. They are out in some field past "money for nothing and chicks for free" where money not only grows in the trees but it is spent by the squirrels, hoarded by the antelopes and kumquats are the currency of exchange, for the moment, because money is hopelessly out of style this week; just ask Monsieur Hollande in Paris. As a matter of fact I have observed that there is a remarkable resemblance between Van Rompuy and one of the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders. The only difference that I can discern, in fact, is the extra can of hairspray that he uses.
Do you own any Greek bonds; ah, you are in for an exciting time ahead. Please consult with your doctor immediately and inquire about any drug that might be useful for lowering your blood pressure. I make no specific recommendations here but just suggest the inquiry. There is now talk and serious talk about a second round of "Private Sector Involvement" where Greece will offer you a few cents above the current market price for your bonds and if you don't want to sell well; there will be a new retroactive collective action clause passed by the Greek government. If you think I am joking or pulling your leg I assure you that I am not. I told you, the banner slung across the Continent, "It Will Never Happen Again" had all of the truth of the proverbial, "the check is in the mail" and I will not continue with the other phrases appended to that statement. There are now discussions underway in Athens and Brussels to set all of this in motion as I remark that if it can happen in Greece it could take place in Madrid, Lisbon or some other capital in Europe. Standby, the newest round of continental merrymaking is about to begin.
The economy is now so bad in Spain that if you buy a toaster they give you a bank.
Of course, if you are a masochist, this is a perfect situation for you. Sell all of your American bonds and anything denominated in Dollars and make yourself feel good. Whips, chains, self-flagellation; this is your moment! Load up on European bonds, Spanish bonds, Greek bonds and especially the debt of Athens. By the way, I think Britain has it all wrong. I am absolutely in favor of an increased budget for the European Union. I think vast sums should be spent on fancy breakfasts, grand lunches, high teas with crumpets, especially crumpets, and sumptuous dinners. I am sure these people have some civility and, since it is not polite to speak with your mouth is full; we would all be much better off. Of course, this might not work, it appears that the people in Brussels share a common belief about safe relations; just lock the car door.
Europe officially entered into a recession it was just announced this morning. The economy in Europe is so bad now that a picture is only worth two hundred words. The Europeans blame everything on the ratings agencies lately. There is some wisdom to this. "Moody" is how they are feeling and "Standard & Poor" is what they will be feeling soon. Recently in Spain it was reported that a teacher asked one of her students what his father did for a living. The little boy said his father did a striptease in one of the clubs in Madrid. The teacher was shocked and asked if this was true. The young fellow said, "No, he is the head of corporate credit for Bankia but I am too embarrassed to tell anyone." Finally I can report that the European recession is causing a lot of confusion. Recently one of the television stations in Greece asked a man in Athens if he knew what city was the capitol of the country. He said, "Of course; about 70 Euros."


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Nothing like a few days of torrential downpour, hail, and deafening thunder to make you appreciate a little sunshine. Great glowing ball in the sky, I'm awfully happy to see you again.
Speaking of sunbursts: there's a new tee design! It's got a cool sunburst on it.
You can order yours through BandCamp as part of the pre-order of the new album. If you have any questions about colors, fit, sizing, or my favorite kind of tea, feel free to send me an email.
love and sunbursts!


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Amy Bird reviews England's Lane by Joseph Connolly.
Valeria Melchioretto reviews Lionel Shriver's book The New Republic - a political satire set in the fictional Portugese province of 'Barba'.
Daniel Bourke reviews The Infatuations by Javier Marías - "ambitious, high-spec literature live and in action."
Rebecca Rouillard reviews Maria Semple's book Where'd You Go, Bernadette - shortlisted for the 2013 Women's Prize for Fiction.
Rebecca Rouillard reviews Matt Haig's new book The Humans.
Valeria Melchioretto reviews Ron Rash's latest book The Cove which explores a devastating chain of events that occur in an Appalachian town, set in motion by World War I on the other side of the world.
Dennis Duncan introduces The Castle of Crossed Destinies - a fascinating collection of Italo Calvino stories that uses Tarot cards to inform the structure and the narrative.
Fiona Melrose dissects Dave Eggers' A Hologram for the King: 'The body is America and the book is a postmortem for the American dream.'
Pow! by Nobel Prize winner Mo Yan was first published in China ten years ago but has now, due to popular demand, been translated into English...
Sue Wiseman introduces The Blacke Dogge of Newgate - a mysterious publication written by a highwayman at the end of the 16th century.
Fiona Melrose reviews Black Vodka - the eagerly-anticipated short story collection by Booker-shortlisted author Deborah Levy.
In the wake of angst-ridden vampires and love-lorn werewolves, is there any hope for zombies? Antonia Reed reviews Warm Bodies - the book and its cinematic interpretation.
'A narrative voice halfway between Raymond Chandler and Monty Python' - Valeria Melchioretto reviews Andrey Kurkov's The Milkman in the Night.
Daniel Bourke reviews Both Flesh and Not - a collection of essays by David Foster Wallace.
Rebecca Rouillard reviews Merivel - the sequel to Rose Tremain's 1989, Booker-shortlisted novel Restoration.
David Eldridge recommends Peggy: The Life of Margaret Ramsay Play Agent by Colin Chambers.
Julia Bell reviews Niall Griffiths' new book A Great Big Shining Star - 'a plea and a howl and an exhortation to the reader to Pay Attention to What Really Matters'...
What would you do if there were three of you? Amy Bird reviews Beside Myself, an interactive novel designed for the iPad, that explores the conceptual possibilities of narrative in the digital form.
Valeria Melchioretto reviews The Hunger Angel - the latest novel by the Noble prize winning author Herta Müller.
Fiona Melrose reviews Barbara Kingsolver's new novel Flight Behaviour - a lyrical treatise on environmentalism, class and religion set in rural Appalachia.
An 'elegant dissection of flawed human relationships' - Zoe Ranson reviews Gwendoline Riley's latest book.
"Probably the only pleasure of being Really Properly Ill over Christmas was that it gave me lots of time to catch up with my reading..."
Julia Bell picks her favourite books of the year.
Heike Bauer recommends two books that were meaningful for her in mourning the death of her father.
Valeria Melchioretto reviews the 2012 BBC Short Story Award Anthology.
Zoe Ranson reviews Alan Warner's sixth novel The Stars in the Bright Sky - an exploration into the intricacies of female friendship set in the unglamorous metal intestines of Gatwick airport.
Toby Litt recommends The Noise of Time by Osip Mandelstam.
Keith Ridgway's Hawthorn & Child has been the subject of a relentless viral publicity campaign on Twitter instigated by John Self - but does the book live up to the hype?
Amy Bird reviews Sebastian Faulks' new novel - A Possible Life.
Valeria Melchioretto reviews Timothy Mo's first novel in a decade.
Fiona Melrose reviews George Saunders' new collection of short stories which will be published in the UK by Bloomsbury in January next year.
Liane Strauss introduces us to Birkbeck's own war poet, Isaac Rosenberg, and to Paul Fussell's The Great War and Modern Memory: 'In warfare, "the red/Sweet wine of youth" is just blood. Then we used those terms unironically; afterwards, they became inescapably ironic.'


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Marquita Jamieson, 17
Marquita Jamieson was stabbed to death during a knife fight with another female in the Morgan Park neighborhood on the Far South Side on July 6th. She was stabbed in the neck at 7:39 p.m. by a female that she knew outside her home at 11018 South Loomis Street. Police said the two teens were having a verbal altercation that escalated over a fight that their relatives were having over a boy. Marquita was reportedly walking away when she was grabbed and stabbed by the offender, who is also 17. She was pronounced dead at 8:28 p.m. at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.


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Survive the Yomp
Not exactly a walk in the park
Sep 14 2013
Do you have what it takes to Survive The Yomp?
You are amongst a troop of thirty (there will be three troops in all) about to take on the infamous Yomp; the gruelling 30 mile hike across rough terrain all Royal Marines have to complete as the final test before they earn their green beret.
Mud, sweat and tears this is not for the faint hearted. Do you have what it takes to train for it, complete it and survive?
The Yomp is no walk in the park. Set in the stunning Scottish Highlands around historic Achnacarry Castle, this is a 30- mile hike across rugged and remote terrain; they don't call it 'Commando Country' for nothing
Visit www.commandospirit.com
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I am awed by composers -- they are in direct contact with the magic of music. In June 2005 I worked with Cantus in the premier recording of "A True Heart Lies Waiting" by Edie Hill (http://www.ediehill.com/). Snapped sitting next to Cantus producer Erick Lichte by my cellphone during the sessions, Edie has been taken off to another place by the music.
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Ryan Stallen is an outcast high school student living alone in the small town of Straylize, Ohio. He lives a meaningless and empty life until a new student transfers to his school, Alexis Keyes. In order to protect her from a powerful demon, Ryan gains the extraordinary powers of the Ninety-Eight. This secret organization protects this world from the demons of Hell. Now, in order to protect his new friend, Ryan must face down his destiny and series of evil, twisted, and insane plots that will test his resolve until the very end… or will the ever present lust of darkness consume him?


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Douglas is in the Electoral Division of Douglas, in Civil Parish of Carrigaline, in the Barony of Cork, in the County of Cork
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It is located at 51° 52' 30" N, 8° 25' 50" W.
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A most excellent film, especially timely considering today's political climate. "The more things change, the more they stay the same."
This movie made me want to go to bed. I'm sorry I wasted the time.
An illuminating movie on the shameful McCarthy era of Republican witch-hunts for Communists under every bed. Now, the Republicans - without shame - are in bed with the Communists and witch-hunting for scientists and atheists under every bed.
One of two fairly instructive movies on the McCarthy era in American politics - and certainly germane to what is going on in this country today. The one documents the struggle that TV journalism has with the profit motive of the corporations that control their content and salaries. The other move is "Trumbo" about a black-listed screenwriter from the same era - a much more entertaining and personal movie, told from the POV of the unfairly prosecuted.
A brilliant performance by David Strathairn as TV journalist Edward R. Murrow and his opposition to Senator McCarthy's communist witch hunt of the early 1950's. Good supporting work from George Clooney as producer Fred Friendly.
Like so many of George Clooney's efforts, I enjoyed the subject and am in agreement with the flavour, but felt this did not go far enough to make the social statement he may have wanted; especially in light of current American politics. This film needed more context and definitely a summary statement at the end. I was surprised by the lack of content showing the harrassment of many in Hollywood and the entertainment community. Many famous stars, writers, etc., were the subject of unsubstantiated accusations. Also it was later determined that McCarthy was himself hiding great secrets. Definitely not the statement I am sure Clooney was reaching for.
I loved the fact that this movie is black and white. I feel like it added a little something extra to the film. The soundtrack and the acting is superb.
Am in full agreement with commenter, AQUILEA777 - - this film is purely, purely fictional! The push back really came against McCarthy when he claimed that a member of the Business Advisory Council was a commie [today renamed the Business Council, and still extraordinarily powerful] - - and then the Elites decided enough of McCarthy was enough! Unable to rate a fictional film presented as factual. Murrow was as credible as Dan Rather, who was just an empty teleprompter reader.
Murrow opposed reckless accusations of Communism, but he assumed that real Communists were evil, and he supported U.S. Cold War intransigence.
The film omits Eisenhower's efforts to subvert popular governments in Iran, Guatemala, Indonesia, Vietnam, Congo, and elsewhere. The U.S. demanded vassalage and sought to ruin vulnerable independent leaders.
In the early 1960's, Murrow was chief of the U.S. Information Agency. He made a propaganda film, THE CHALLANGE OF IDEAS, which claimed the U.S. never meddled in the internal affairs of others, and warned of Soviet aid to emerging nations and Communist calls for peace.
Murrow was involved in early propaganda for the U.S. war in Vietnam, where we would kill 2,000,000 people who had not attacked us, all in the name of stopping Communism.
Murrow smoked incessantly. The film indicates one of his TV sponsors was a cigarette supposedly for the thinking person. How many admiring viewers were influenced by Murrow's vicious example? He died of lung cancer at age 57.
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With the top 150 fantasy baseball players all reordered and reranked on the latest big board, it's time to continue rolling out the individual position rankings.
After providing some sequencing to the shortstops last time out, next up is outfield, which is where owners need to add a lot of top-tier talent as well as all sorts of diverse skill sets to their rosters.
In other words, because most leagues allow for up to five starting outfielders, this is a position where you should be looking to get a stud, like Andrew McCutchen (pictured) or Adam Jones, in the first round or two.
Then you'd do well to add another proven performer, like Shin-Soo Choo or Jay Bruce, with one of your next selections before making sure to address specific category needs, like home runs and RBI (Nelson Cruz or Domonic Brown), stolen bases (Starling Marte or Billy Hamilton) or runs scored (Austin Jackson or Brett Gardner) a little later.
In short, your outfield should start with a star (or two) and then be tailored to fit your team's needs as the draft progresses.
Here's the top 50 fantasy outfielders and a batch of others you should watch.
These rankings consider three factors:
First, everything is based on 10- or 12-team mixed leagues with standard five-by-five rotisserie scoring (BA, R, HR, RBI, SB for hitters; W, ERA, WHIP, K, SV for pitchers).
Second, lineup construction accounts for 22 active roster positions consisting of: one each for catcher, first base, second base, third base, shortstop, corner infield, middle infield and utility, along with five outfielders and nine pitchers.
And third, to be eligible at a particular position, players either must have played at least 20 games there in 2013 or be in line to start there in 2014. Additionally, players are listed in the rankings at the position where their fantasy utility would be most useful.
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In December, my family and I visited the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. We had a fantastic time and stayed to watch the fireworks. We'd seen them from our hotel previously, but never from right in front of the castle. Wow! At the start of the fireworks, an actress dressed as Tinkerbell rode a zipline from the very tippy-top of the castle all the way over to Tomorrow Land. It was amazing to see her ride that high and far! After that, the fireworks took our breath away.
I snapped a few pictures during the fireworks. The first couple shows off the icicle-coated castle (a special treat for winter 2010), the rest are from the fireworks.
That last shot was an incredibly lucky one. It really was a spectacular experience. Can't wait to take the kids again!
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December is the time to go to Disney. We took the kids in 2008 and went the week after Thanksgiving. Almost no crowds, and on Friday you get the Christmas Party. Your pictures of the castle came out way better than mine.
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Bandfuse: Rock Legends Review
Core gameplay is functional, superb song list, great sound design
Not geared for beginners, poor lessons, boring visual design, clustered layout makes it difficult to differentiate different notes and techniques in-game, layout even more clustered in multiplayer, grading system a little too harsh
Bandfuse has some good ideas and, for the most part, functions properly, but poor design choices, lazy training for fledgling musicians, and a harsh grading system sap all the fun from the game. It doesn't feel like much love or passion went into making this game and overall feels like a cheap cash-in which is something that instantly ruins anything that focuses on music because music is a passion.
If Bandfuse was released before Rocksmith, then the game would be revolutionary, but sadly that is not the case. Like the epic battle between Guitar Hero and Rockband, Rocksmith needs a rival band and Bandfuse just isn't it.
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Gone are the days of music/rhythm games which use fake, plastic instruments, and in with games that allows people to play with real instruments. Thanks to the revolutionary Rocksmith series, the music genre has not only been given life once again, but has also evolved. By setting the example on how it's done, it was only a matter of time before another developer would take a stab at this gameplay style, but alas, Bandfuse's inefficient and somewhat lazy design keeps it from being a worthy competitor to Rocksmith.
Learning to play an instrument isn't necessarily an easy task to undertake and is something not everyone will be able to do; this is why an educational tool in the form of a video game is a good idea. Unfortunately for newcomers and novices, Bandfuse is mostly a video game that uses real instruments whereas Rocksmith balanced musical education and gameplay fairly evenly.
There are lessons in Bandfuse, but they are somewhat useless videos featuring various, famous guitarists like Slash with no hands-on exercises. Having an established musician give away a few tips isn't a bad idea, but the execution is off by quite a bit. Also some lessons seemed to be out of place such as how to be a producer which, in my opinion, is something a person should go to school for instead of relying on a $60 game if he/she wishes to walk down that career path.
Aside from the half-assed lessons and its distaste towards rookies, Bandfuse's core gameplay works and the instruments, or microphone, can be heard loud and clear; too bad the rest of the game doesn't hold up too well.
Unlike Rocksmith's 3D, vertical tablature, Bandfuse uses a more traditional horizontal tablature much like the kind used in sheet music or computer music programs like Guitar Pro. The game also color-codes the notes to represent which finger should be used for each particular note. Both of these ideas sound great on paper, but don't transition very well in-game.
The area in which notes fly across the screen is narrow which makes it very difficult to read the notes accurately. Too make this worse, the technique symbols are hard to distinguish because of this, I never once managed to recognize a hammer-on or pull-off, and some of the symbols, like regular notes and palm mutes, are just a little too similar. Mix this with each note having different colors and you've got yourself both a headache and blood-shot eyes.
Granted, this may not have been a problem if the note area was larger, but why is it so small in the first place?  The answer: so the song's music video can be seen clearly, that's why. The focus should be on the connection between music and the player, not the poorly-made, 80s music video.
Another problem with the game is the harsh grading system which makes Guitar Hero 3's grading system look like Mother Teresa. Players can get the score multiplier up to 99, but this doesn't guarantee a five-star rating because timing and pitch are factored into the score. I like the idea of the game rating my timing as it means I can see where I am making a mistake and improve, but the game never really points out my mistakes and just hands out a score.
For those that don't know, pitch is determined by string type, length, tension, and how the player plucks the string which makes me wonder why it is part of the grading system. Pitch is also determined by which fret is being used so apparently playing the wrong note counts as a double infraction where not playing anything counts as one.
A reason for this problem could be because the tuner may not function properly. Players can tune every string individually, but the final test requires the player to strum all strings at once, with the exception of the bass, to determine if everything is in order. I'm not sure if it's due to hardware sensitivity or the function is inaccurate, but after tuning each individual string to perfection, according to the tool, the final test determined that every string was far off from the correct tune.
When playing music, the gamer has one of two options: tour or quickplay. Playing the tour mode is like playing an alpha build of the original Guitar Hero, not in gameplay but in career design. Players pick a song, or group of songs, play through them and receive money to unlock new venues which is weird because the venues are abstract.
Unlike Guitar Hero, the difficulty is unbalanced as even the beginner tour contains intermediate level songs. Due to the lack of showmanship, structure, and uneven difficulty, players will probably have more fun just playing whatever song they want in quickplay and avoid the dull career mode.
This is the one area Bandfuse does quite well, the song list. Bolstering a truly great set of songs though, I feel most are geared more towards intermediate players and up. I love that Dream Theater finally made it back into a music game, and the awesome "Pull Me Under" no less, and that "Cult of Personality" gets some recognition once again.
Bandfuse also contains an amplifier mode and allows players to play with backing tracks, though the modes are extremely barebones with limited features; once again, Rocksmith 2014 did it better. Still, a guitar game without an amp function wouldn't be much of a guitar game at all.
Graphics & Sound
Not much can be said for the graphics as the game contains mostly dark backgrounds, brightly colored symbols, and music videos. Had there have been less contrast, perhaps the tablature would be easier to watch, but overall, the game isn't pretty.
On the other hand, the game sounds great. The music from both the audio tracks and the instruments can be heard loudly and clearly. The great song list and sturdy sound design are Bandfuse's greatest strengths.
Bandfuse allows up to four people to play together; one on lead guitar, rhythm, bass, and vocals. Once again, this sounds great on paper, but the narrow, horizontal pathways only get narrower with more people. Rockband worked because it used three vertical pathways and one horizontal for vocals making it easier for everyone to see what needs to be done, but Bandfuse's doesn't because it is too clustered. On the bright side, there are no music videos present with four player co-op.
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Bandfuse has some good ideas and, for the most part, functions properly, but poor design choices, lazy training for fledgling musicians, and a harsh grading system sap all the fun from the game. It doesn't feel like much love or passion went into making this game and overall feels like a cheap cash-in which is something that instantly ruins anything that focuses on music because music is a passion.
If Bandfuse was released before Rocksmith, then the game would be revolutionary, but sadly that's not the case. Like the epic battle between Guitar Hero and Rockband, Rocksmith needs a rival band and Bandfuse just isn't it.


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Wilson County, in south central Texas, was legally organized by an act of the legislature of the State of Texas, on February 13, 1860, out of Karnes and Bexar counties. Floresville is located on part of the Juan and Simon Arocha Spanish land grant which was granted in 1782. When these gentlemen died their heirs broke the land up into 8 tracts. Jose Maria Flores bought 3/4 of tract 7 located on the east side of the San Antonio River. Nemencio de la Zerda purchased 1/3 of this land and Lodi was established on his land. After Jose Maria Flores' death his daughter, Josefa Flores Barker donated some of the land to Wilson County so that the county could have a county seat. Floresville, the county seat was named for this family (Jose Maria Flores). Floresville became the county seat in 1872. A one-story courthouse was built on present day third street where the District Judge's office is today.
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There's a wide and mysterious chasm between the stated intentions of the Israeli government as depicted by the U.S. media and what the Israeli government has been doing in Gaza, even as recounted in the U.S. media.
With the morgues full, Gazans are packing freezers with their dead children. Meanwhile, the worst images to be found in Israel depict fear, not death and suffering. Why the contrast? If the Israeli intent is defensive, why are 97% of the deaths Gazan, not Israeli? If the targets are fighters, why are whole families being slaughtered and their houses leveled? Why are schools and hospitals and children playing on the beach targeted? Why target water and electricity if the goal is not to attack an entire population?
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Our government should help addicts fight dangerous drug use, not help them find safe, public places to use them.
But tragically, Sacramento Democrats are pushing AB 186, which allows state-sanctioned, public "drug centers," legalizing addicts to shoot up heroin and use other dangerous, illegal drugs.
We should be looking for better, new ways to solve our nation's heartbreaking drug problem, not making it worse by legalizing drugs like heroin or methamphetamines in public "drug centers."
Imagine the addictions made worse by state-sanctioned, public "drug centers" for addicts who now have an enabler in our government and your tax dollars.
Imagine the devastation these public "drug centers" will cause in our local communities.
Have Sacramento Democrats forgotten these dangerous, illegal drugs are provided by international drug cartels, street gangs, and other criminals?
Do Sacramento Democrats need to be reminded that drug use can lead to major problems, like child or spousal abuse, unemployment, prostitution, and other crimes?
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"AB 186 has the real potential to do continued damage on our most vulnerable communities."
– Bishop Ron Allen, Founder, President, and CEO of International Faith Based Coalition
"… authorize what amounts to little more than county sanctioned shooting galleries."
- Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs, Association of Deputy District Attorneys, California Association of Code Enforcement Officers, California College & University Police Chiefs Association, California Narcotic Officers Association, Los Angeles County Probation Officers Union AFSCME Union 685, Los Angeles County Professional Peace Officers Association, Los Angeles Police Protective League
"While attempting to create a safe place to use drugs, this bill effectively permits government-sanctioned drug dens where health and other officials will oversee the 'lawful' use of controlled substances. This sends entirely the wrong message regarding drug use..."
- California State Sheriffs' Association
"… could be interpreted that an individual who participates in one of these programs could never be arrested for drug possession, even outside of the designated program site."
- California District Attorneys Association
"For communities to feel safe, drug users and offenders must be pushed to adequate treatment to resolve their dependency… AB 186 will produce an opposite effect, where drug users are given a safe-haven for consumption."
- California Peace Officers Association
"…we believe that safe injection sites will only encourage and support criminal activity and drug use further."
– Mayor Corey Warshaw, City of West Covina
"AB 186 which is creating government-sanctioned drug places, raises tremendous liability issues for local governments when participants inevitably overdose, or injure or kill someone else after leaving a program site while still under the influence… "
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There is simply no mistaking the work of Robbie Calvo. If you've been to the grand villas and castles of Europe, you will recognize the sensibility and ambience of his style immediately. Chandeliers, rich, opulent draperies, stenciled patterns on walls and ceilings, and warm copper and bronze recreate a grander, richer time. With Robbie, you have an award-winning artisan, skilled in traditional methods practiced for centuries in Europe's most distinctive homes. Gilding using real metals, frescos using plaster and time-tested pigments, copper that is hammered and riveted, floors that are hand stressed, and incredible marbling work that somehow not only reflects the real thing but takes it one step further into the realm of art.
If you are commissioning Robbie as a designer, then you are asking for a decorative experience that transports you to another time and place. His design concepts work wonderfully in traditionally sized homes, but his ideas are fully formed on a grander scale. That is when the scope of the work can truly transcend a room to other continents and centuries.
Let's take a recent project: a completely gutted modern bathroom is transformed into an elegant sixteenth-century Italian bathroom with hand-painted vanities, copper sinks, beautiful painted frescos on the walls, tumbled-stone floors, a tub surrounded by draperies, and a walk-in Euro shower with a harlequin-patterned tile. In another project, a foyer with a vaulted and domed ceiling is painted with copper tones and a custom-designed, intricate fleur-de-lis, and a plaster treatment with intricate marbling decorates the walls.
I asked Robbie the process for transforming a room into an exceptional space. "Most of the time the architecture inspires me—a domed ceiling or a Georgian window or a mantelpiece—something in the room will dictate how you are going to approach a design. Sometimes the client will have, say, a beautiful antique rug with a medallion in the design, and you incorporate the medallion or scrollwork and the color scheme into the room. You also work to bring out the house to match the personality of the client.
"My art is an old-world art, and I think in an old-world way like the artisans of times past. Growing up in England I was fascinated by heraldry and the majesty of royalty. I was surrounded by incredible architecture, and it just became a part of who I am. I had a three-year apprenticeship and college for decorative painting, which included gilding, sign writing, wood graining, marbling, painting, mural work, all of the old-world arts of decorative painting. When I came to the states, I came to realize that the knowledge that I'd gained and the experience or background that I had set me aside from the other people here who were doing similar things. So instead of faux finishing, I prefer to be called a decorative painter. I'm replicating the real thing, and that's the difference. It's truly an art, an old-world art."
Robbie explains that every element of the process takes dedication. He hand mixes plaster, adding in color in stages, and applies it by hand to add texture. Once the plaster is finished, multiple layers of molding are added, each with different colors or finishes. Perhaps wallpaper is added that is itself painted. Stencils are added in intricate patterns. Wood is stained and sanded to a fine finish. And above all, the composition of the room is enhanced through the right furnishings and decorative touches. A typical project could take six weeks, or three months of daily labor, depending on its scale.
It's not always necessary to spend a fortune to make a room opulent, but it does take time and effort. Robbie believes the clients who are happiest with their redesigned houses are those who are able to express honestly what they want, are open to exploring what will really work for a room, and are willing to commit to the vision of a designer. With Robbie, there is no compromising the quality of the work. It is meant to give the clients what their hearts honestly desire.


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Edward F. Gilman and Dennis G. Watson2
The common name "bottlebrush", perfectly describes this evergreen plant's bright red flower spikes. Hummingbirds love the flowers, and the plant is hardier than most bottlebrushes. The flowers are followed by small, woody capsules that look like bead bracelets on the bark, and which last for years. Offered as a shrub, bottlebrush can be trained as a tree to 15-feet or espaliered as a quick wall cover. It makes a nice screen or tall unclipped hedge. Pruning to develop several trunks and removing some lower branches can create a fine small specimen tree.
Scientific name: Callistemon citrinus
Pronunciation: kal-liss-STEE-mawn sih-TRY-nus
Common name(s): Red bottlebrush, lemon bottlebrush
Family: Myrtaceae
USDA hardiness zones: 9A through 11 (Fig. 2)
Origin: not native to North America
Invasive potential: has been evaluated using the UF/IFAS Assessment of the Status of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas (Fox et al. 2005). This species is not documented in any undisturbed natural areas in Florida. Thus, it is not considered a problem species and may be used in Florida.
Uses: hedge; parking lot island < 100 sq. ft.; parking lot island 100-200 sq. ft.; parking lot island > 200 sq. ft.; tree lawn 3–4 feet wide; tree lawn 4–6 feet wide; tree lawn > 6 ft. wide; street without sidewalk; espalier; screen; specimen; container or planter; deck or patio; highway median
Availability: somewhat available, may have to go out of the region to find the tree
Height: 10- to 15-feet
Spread: 10- to 15-feet
Crown uniformity: symmetrical
Crown shape: upright/erect, round
Crown density: moderate
Growth rate: moderate
Texture: fine
Leaf arrangement: alternate (Fig. 3)
Leaf type: simple
Leaf margin: entire
Leaf shape: lanceolate, linear
Leaf venation: pinnate
Leaf type and persistence: evergreen
Leaf blade length: less than 2-inches, 2- to 4-inches
Leaf color: green
Fall color: no color change
Fall characteristic: not showy
Flower color: red
Flower characteristics: very showy
Fruit shape: round
Fruit length: less than .5-inch
Fruit covering: dry or hard
Fruit color: brown
Fruit characteristics: does not attract wildlife; showy; fruit/leaves not a litter problem
Trunk/bark/branches: branches droop; not showy; typically multi-trunked; thorns
Pruning requirement: little required
Breakage: resistant
Current year twig color: gray
Current year twig thickness: medium
Wood specific gravity: unknown
Light requirement: full sun
Soil tolerances: clay; sand; loam; acidic; well-drained
Drought tolerance: high
Aerosol salt tolerance: moderate
Roots: not a problem
Winter interest: no
Outstanding tree: no
Ozone sensitivity: unknown
Verticillium wilt susceptibility: resistant
Pest resistance: resistant to pests/diseases
A good choice for a spot offering full sun, it will adapt to a variety of soils. Very drought-tolerant once established, bottlebrush tolerates any soil except very poor, alkaline, or poorly drained. Fertilize regularly to maintain good flower color and dark green foliage. Suckers from the trunk need to be removed periodically to maintain tree form.
Propagation is usually from cuttings, as it is variable when grown from seed.
No particular insect pests are listed for Callistemon.
If the soil is too moist, root and crown-attacking fungus diseases can be a problem. Prevention is your best hope—keep the plant on the dry side with low fertility and good air circulation.
A twig gall, formed in response to a fungus (Sphaeropsis tumefacens), can disfigure the tree.
Chlorosis, a systemic condition that causes new leaves to turn yellow, can be corrected with treatment of the soil using iron sulfate or iron chelate.
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. 2018. "Assessment of Non-native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas" (https://assessment.ifas.ufl.edu, 4/29/2019) Gainesville, FL, 32611-4000, USA.
This document is ENH269, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date November 1993. Revised March 2007. Reviewed February 2014. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.
Edward F. Gilman, professor, Environmental Horticulture Department; Dennis G. Watson, former associate professor, Agricultural Engineering Department, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL 32611.
The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations. For more information on obtaining other UF/IFAS Extension publications, contact your county's UF/IFAS Extension office.
U.S. Department of Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A & M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating. Nick T. Place, dean for UF/IFAS Extension.


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Newton's First Law states that an object at rest remains at rest and that an object in motion tends to stay in motion.
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A car that is in motion stays in motion by continuing on its course.
If an object isn't moving, it won't move unless a force acts upon it. If an object is moving at a constant velocity it will continue at a constant velocity, unless it is acted upon by a force.
All objects resist change to their motion. The resistance an object has to the change of its motion is called inertia.
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Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
The book gave more insight into the Daimons that are considered the enemy of the Dark Hunters. It gave depth into their characters and not just someone to hate.
There were some details that were not clear. I am still not quite sure how Wulf was tricked into giving his soul.
Kiss of the Night is the fourth book of the Dark Hunter series written by paranormal romance author Sherrilyn Kenyon. This was published on April 4, 2004.
Wulf, a Viking warrior was tricked by a god, his soul stolen and traded with Artemis. One night of dallying had cost him an eternity serving Artemis's army, the Dark Hunters. The most frustrating part isn't even that! The power he has been given is that no one would remember him after five seconds when he leaves. It may have been tolerable at the beginning, but after centuries of people not remembering him, especially those who weren't Dark Hunters or those who came from his bloodline, but now it was just old and lonely. When he accidentally meets a woman after saving her from Daimons, she gives her a kiss he wouldn't forget. Deep down, he knew she wouldn't remember, no matter how much he wished she would.
Cassandra had been running away for as long as she could remember. Her parents were dead, her sisters were gone as well. She was only traveling with her friend Kat, moving from place to place. So when Daimons came to a bar, spotting her, she was more than ready to fight. The sudden appearance of a man, who fought the Daimons with ease and saved her, threw her a bit. As the man left, she followed along until he turned around and kissed her. Surprised at the attraction she felt, she wanted to get to know the stranger. As he walked away, so did her memory of him. Yet somehow, she suddenly remembers him. What could this mean for both of them? With someone out to kill her with the belief that she would end their curse, she turns to Wulf for help. Is she doing the right thing in trusting Wulf?
This book presented a unique take on the Daimons. Even though they are considered the enemy of the Dark Hunters, they still have a voice and a story. Daimons are Apollites that take a human soul to prolong their life. The story provided a view on the different communities of Apollites and Daimons. It was quite an eye opener from my perspective.
The great thing about this book was that it gave more depth to the enemy. A fresh view on their situation since it really can't be easy to know that you'll die a painful death on your twenty-seventh birthday. It delved into their world and their suffering as a race. The story was actually pretty cool. It introduced a lot of characters, revealed new secrets and still managed to have a decent love story. I honestly feel bad for Wulf. It must get lonely when the only people who remember you are those who are blood relatives. Like other Dark Hunters, he is gorgeous, wears a lot of leather and a real Viking without the blue eyes since all Dark Hunters have dark eyes.
The love story between Wulf and Cassandra wasn't really that memorable though. It was good in its own way, but didn't resonate in my memory as well as the other books in the series. Also, it wasn't quite clear to me how Wulf got cursed. The twist in the end of the book was great though. I absolutely adore it when Acheron gets a bit mad.
This book was great to read. It had action, love and a possibility that the world would end. Although, that was nothing new in the Dark Hunter world, I still find fighting for the world, awesome. There was also a lesson in this book: Never judge others based on a few individuals, because it is our experiences as well as choices that mould us. We always have a choice. I still recommend this book with its flaws.


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"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, so that he may exalt you in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. Discipline yourselves, keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour. Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in all the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering. And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the power forever and ever. Amen."
1 Peter 5:6-11 NRSV
The times we live in are difficult as a whole. A lot of racial and religious tension in the country and even the world. But let's narrow it down a little, because all of us individually don't deal with things that have international consequences on a daily basis. We just have our daily circumstances that we call life to deal with.
That's not to minimize it. Our lives are important and are a big deal to us. All that we know is the day-to-day that we live in. Sometimes the big things going on around us can distract us from the issues that are right in front of us. We can get too busy focusing on those things or the things of others and we overlook our own issues that need our attention.
"And why worry about a speck in your friend's eye when you have a log in your own? How can you think of saying to your friend, 'Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,' when you can't see past the log in your own eye? Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend's eye."
Matthew 7:3-5 NLT
Sometimes we can look on the things of others, because it's not our issue. Then we tend to look down on others with a judgmental eye. While seemingly a small thing it can open a door for our adversary the devil. Jesus teaches us not to overlook the beam or log in our eye to tell your brother about the speck in his. It's a lack of focus to let things build up in your life and then try to tell someone about the little they are dealing with
Since the beginning the devil tries to get our focus off of what we're supposed to be doing and on to the things of others. He deceived Eve by telling her that God didn't want them to be like Him and that God was holding something back from them. Adam blamed Eve for the fact that he sinned against a God. It's a continuing cycle to not be sober, vigilant and humbled under the mighty and of God.
The lion roars as a distraction so the other lions can attack the prey. The Lord wants us to lock in and focus. To not lose sight of the plan He has for us. I was listening to Bishop T.D. Jakes once and said how when he's working on something he just stares at it. Whether it's a sermon, a song, a play or a movie. He takes what he's done and stares at and allows God by His Spirit to speak to him and imagine what it can be. So I challenge myself and this who will read this to lock in and focus on what God has planted inside of you. Don't allow the enemy to deceive you. Watch. Pray. Live holy.
That leads us to our Throwback Song of the Week. We're headed to the west coast to Cali with the Gospel Gangstaz. This is from their 2002 release entitled "The Exodus". The featured track is "Watch, Pray, Live Holy". Tune into the latest episode of the Trackstarz show to hear DJ Jeremaya spin this for the Throwback Song of the Day. Until next time…
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A lasting beautiful white rose with long pointed buds on long steals. Usually pure white but sometimes covered with a beautiful pale green. Good cut flower and a healthy shrub 90-120 cm high. This is an early bloomer continues to late in the summer . It likes lots of sun but is also strong on a slightly worse place. The latter needs a little extra nutrition.
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So what's it all add up to? It's hard to say. But me, I'd say th...
So what's it all add up to? It's hard to say. But me, I'd say this was a test... for Sam and Dean. And I think they did all right. Up against, Good, Evil, angels, devils, Destiny, and God himself, they made their own choice. They chose family. And, well... isn't that kinda the whole point? No doubt - endings are hard. But then again... nothing ever really ends, does it?Chuck
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Rebecca Hall In Talks For Female Lead In 'Iron Man 3'
Posted on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 by Germain Lussier
After Oscar-nominee Jessica Chastain passed on the role, writer/director Shane Black is now likely to cast Rebecca Hall as the female lead in Marvel's first post Avengers film, Iron Man 3. Starring Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Gwyneth Paltrow, Guy Pearce and Ben Kingsley, Iron Man 3 will begin production in North Carolina this month leading toward a May 3, 2013 release date. Read more about the role and Hall after the jump.
Variety exclusively broke the news of the casting, which isn't definite yet but looking likely.
According to the story, the role is of a pivotal female scientist who helps create a nanotechnology called Extremis, which was made famous in a landmark run of the Marvel comic book called Iron Man Extremis by Warren Ellis. The technology, which acts as a biological superhuman enhancement, is stolen by terrorists and eventually gets adopted by Tony Stark, who uses it to sort of become a superhero both out of the armor as well as in.
Hall is best known for her leading role in Ben Affleck's The Town, but is excellent in Stephen Frears' Sundance comedy Lay the Favorite. The movie's terrible, but she's great in it.
After the huge opening of The Avengers, both fans and non-fans alike are certain to turn out to this next chapter in the Marvel saga in droves so, though she's already a known commodity in Hollywood, this would certainly be Hall's break out role.
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Can't we figure out how to arrest people without killing them?
"I am sad to say I was not surprised at all by the decision to not charge the Minneapolis police officers who ended Jamar Clark's life last November. Absent clear video footage of what happened, police officers who kill someone in the line of duty simply do not get indicted anywhere in this country.
"Hell, sometimes even clear video footage, such as in the cases of Tamir Rice and Eric Garner, is not enough for an indictment.
"We have a problem in this country that no other democratic nation faces. Various tracking websites have placed the number of police killings in America at somewhere between 990 and 1,207 in 2015 alone. There were 59 fatal police shootings in the first 24 days of 2015.
"In the past 24 years, there have been 55 fatal police shootings in England and Wales.
"No country makes for a perfect comparison. England has strict gun laws and provides free access to mental health care to its citizens. But taken as a whole, comparison to the rest of the world offers some truth. The fact is, we outpace the next closest country by a multiple of 100. This can not simply be explained by weapons laws and differences in health care availability alone.
"The main reason is because our criminal justice system places very little value on certain lives, black lives and the lives of people with mental illness. The American justice system has said, over and over, that an appropriate response to any threat is ending someone's life.
"A police officer only need say they were worried for their safety or the safety of others. They have thousands of examples in recent history that they will not face consequences for their actions. Why would they worry? Fill up the body bag, fill out some paperwork, and move on.
"To most of us, Jamar Clark, Dustin Schwarze, and Mark Ringgenberg are just the latest in a long series of names that will run through our until the next time this happens. This is not just about them.
"Two weeks ago, police were called to a McDonald's in Burnsville on a report of a man acting erratically. Witnesses said he was holding a knife. The police absolutely should have been called. But they chose was to open fire on him. The man, 39-year-old Map Kong – a father of two and native of Cambodia – died on the spot. Kong is not a household name like Clark, but it's the exact same story.
"I can sympathize with police officers. Their jobs are very demanding, stressful, and thankless. Though it is a result of their own actions, every little thing they do is scrutinized closely. That can't be easy.
"That said, it is completely unacceptable that a lethal option is many times the first option. Law enforcement in many other nations has figured out ways to do their jobs without an obscene amount of deadly force. We should be able to do the same, whether that change be realized through requiring increased use of non-lethal weapons as opposed to guns, or changing the way police killings are prosecuted, or something else entirely. I do not have the answers, but clearly there is something that we could be doing differently.
"The solution to this problem must be accepted by all parties. The people cannot be at odds with the justice system. Law enforcement and the rest of the justice system will need to make the first move. They are the side with all the power. They are the side that has said over and over again that ending someone's life is an appropriate response to nearly any threatening situation.
"I for one am not willing to accept that notion. If you feel the same way, I encourage you to put the pressure on the government to make those changes, any way you can. The whole damn system is guilty as hell, and the only way we are going to change that is by getting out there and demanding the change.