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Video: Ryan Guy shows off his somersault throw-in against Manchester United
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St Patrick's Athletic's Ryan Guy got the chance to perform his somersault throw-in to a large audience as he represented the Airtricity League XI in their defeat to Manchester United yesterday.
OTP had always understood that the purpose of such elaborate routines was to throw the ball further, which doesn't really seem to happen here rendering it all a bit pointless.
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Education for everyone at this year's Royal Three Counties Show
Thousands of school children will descend on Malvern next month as Royal Three Counties Show shines a spotlight on educating the next generation about rural life and the farming industry.
The show, which takes place at Three Counties Showground, in Malvern, on June 14-16, will host over 3,500 local children on its opening day as part of the show's 'Schools Go Free' initiative.
And for the first time ever, all children will be admitted free to the event this year in a bid to spark an interest in agriculture from an early age.
As Herefordshire takes the reins as the host county this year, the Herefordshire Hub will be at the heart of the show. It will host a number of organisations that will teach visitors about the area and what it has to offer, from Freshfields Fruit Ltd demonstrating the modern production of strawberries, asparagus and garlic, to Hereford College of Arts which will be hosting creative sessions. The hub will also host the NMiTE Ingenuity Studio, which is hoping to encourage a whole new generation to pursue engineering as a lifelong career.
There are some exciting developments in the shows theatres this year as it sees TV presenter Sybil Ruscoe host three panels on the theme of Food Production: Meeting the Demands of Today and Tomorrow in the Wellington Boot Theatre on Friday 14th June, giving an insight into the challenges faced by farmers from policy changes to agritech to sustainability. Three Counties Showgorund will also welcome the President of the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST) and TV presenter, Jimmy Doherty, who will be hosting talks throughout the show, including inside the 'Ask the Farmer' theatre, an area where visitors are encouraged to discover all you need to know about farm animals and ask those burning questions!
Local Scout and Guide groups will also be welcomed back over the weekend of the show to earn their Royal Three Counties Show badge. Each child must complete a variety of different tasks that are based in different areas around the site to achieve their badge. Some new stops on the itinerary include 'Meet the Groom' so that visitors can brush up on their equine knowledge, walking the grain chain with LEAF Education and powering up with Western Power Distribution.
Three Counties also plans to continue its enterprise initiative which will see four schools host a stand to sell their wares at the show. Each school sells a variety of goods, from personalised products using locally sourced wood to honey excavated from Tenbury's High Ormiston's beehives.
Three Counties Showground's Head of Shows Diana Walton said she was thrilled to be placing education at the forefront of the Royal Three Counties Show.
"The Royal Three Counties Show is an excellent day out for all but we also feel it is important to ensure our visitors of all ages have access to information in all areas of the show," she said.
"Our main charitable aim as an organisation is to educate and we've really put an emphasis on that over the past few years.
"Education will play a huge part in the future of farming, from upskilling the current workforce to educating the next generation of farmers – which is exactly what we're hoping to do at Royal Three Counties Show.
"There will be plenty of opportunities to have a go at different activities, from learning crafts with the Woodvilles Medieval Camp to walking the food processing chain with the Royal Agricultural University - the possibilities are truly endless!"
Set at the foot of the Malvern Hills, the show is expected to attract more than 90,000 visitors over the course of the weekend.
Royal Three Counties Show will take place from Friday 14 June until Sunday 16 June. Tickets are now on sale. Advanced tickets are from £21 for adults, with under 16s going free.


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Madhya Pradesh assembly passes bill awarding 'death for rapists'
Madhya Pradesh assembly unanimously approved a bill awarding 'hanged till death' sentence for convicts of rape and gang-rape cases involving girls below 12 years of age.
The MP government on November 26 had cleared a proposal for a law on awarding the death sentence to those guilty of raping girls aged 12 or below in the state in the winter session of the state's Legislature. It has brought rape of females below the age of 12 years under the death penalty. This law mandates that those convicted of the crime will be hanged until death.
The MP government had recently been under criticism over recent incidents of rape in the state. A 19-year-old was recently allegedly raped when she was returning home from her UPSC coaching. After public outrage, a few police officers were suspended and transferred for the delay in filing the FIR.
The state has topped sexual offences list in the country over the last decade.
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Politically Declined
To sum up quickly, I hate elections, politicians and basically everything having to do with the political process.
I feel that government doesn't do very much, what it does accomplish takes way too long to get done, and when it finally gets done, then we go and repeal it anyway. I would never trust a politician further than I could throw them… unless it was hilariously off a cliff Wile E. Coyote style!
Elections are the worst time of the year. Our news is inundated with one group of politicians going on about stupid things other politicians have done such as riding transit without a ticket or running a red light while taking their son to an early morning hockey practice, all presumably in an attempt to sway voters who won't bother to actually look up the various parties' platforms. With a multitude of rainbow signs going up everywhere you look and TV commercials interrupting my programming, I just want to take a three-month nap and avoid the whole scenario. And don't even get me started on the annoying phone calls and pamphlets.
Perhaps if elections were solved with cage fights, I might be a little more interested. Think about it, you could have a stacked card of death matches and charge people to come and see who "wins" the battle. And all the proceeds would go to fund the "elected" government's initiatives and programs.
If you look through the history of the world, every important issue has been settled at WrestleMania, so why not continue down this path in the political forum?
Sadly, this is not to be, but it's something for future generations to keep in mind. Maybe when the polar ice caps eventually melt and we go into a state of martial law, we can revisit my proposal.
I took a political science course once and I couldn't stand it. Every class, when the teacher looked like he was wrapping things up and was going to let us free a little earlier, there would always be one jackass who would keep asking questions – queries of a political nature, but having nothing to do with our current lesson – until before you knew it, we had actually run over the class time and would now be fighting each other to exit, Battle Royal style, in order to get to the parking lot.
All that said, today I have to go stand in line to execute my "right" as a free democratic being who enjoys the benefits of not living in a dictatorship, I guess.
Mrs. Sip insists that I vote, even threatening to withhold potato chips and cookies from me. What she doesn't know is that as soon as I enter the private voting booth, I promptly check off the candidate she dislikes the most, file my ballot, and call it a day!
Drink #134: Time for a Change?
- Rim glass with Sugar
- 1.5 oz Black Cherry Bourbon
- 0.5 oz Cointreau
- Splash of Lemon Juice
- Splash of Wildberry Juice
- Dash of Orange Bitters
Is it really time for a change? I say, who cares. It's usually not too long before we hate the dude or dudette we all elected. People say if you don't vote, you have no right to complain about what happens. And really, that's the only reason the Sip Advisor goes to the polls every year!
Sip Advisor Bar Notes (3.5 Sips out of 5):
This is quite the cocktail to undertake. Sadly, I had to leave the lavender portion of the recipe out, but it wasn't missed too much. I really enjoy any drink that contains Black Cherry Bourbon and this was no exception. I found it really hard to pick an election-themed cocktail, as most were American-related and well, that's not where I live. I still love the drink name Obama Slammer, though.


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Why we need vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 or Cobalamin, which belongs to the vitamin B Complex family, is a water-soluble vitamin that's important in the DNA production and in developing healthy nerve and red blood cells. It's absorbed into the bloodstream during digestion. It helps your body use fats and carbohydrates for energy.
What are the sources of vitamin B12?
Foods such as shellfish, liver (best source), beef/mutton, chicken, pork/ham, fish, whole egg, cheese, yoghurt are good sources of the vitamin B12. Aside from food sources, it can be obtained in supplements, which can be taken orally in pill form, injected intravenously, applied to the mouth and nose in gel form and skin patches.
Can you take too much of vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12 can be consumed in large doses because excess is excreted by the body or stored in the liver for use when needed. Stores of vitamin B12 can last for up to a year.Its toxicity is very low and mostly occurs in extremely rare genetic disorders. But, taking too much of supplements can cause toxicity because your body will not eliminate it as quickly since supplements have a readily absorbable form of vitamin B12 so it would be better to eat natural foods instead of taking supplements.
What are the side effects of taking too much of vitamin B12?
- Cardiovascular side effects:
Vitamin B12 injections/patches can cause irregular or rapid heartbeats and palpitations. In severe cases you could experience chest pain, shortness of breath, weakness on one side of the body and other signs of a stroke.
- Psychological side effects:
You can have negative psychological side effects if you take too much of it. They include panic, anxiety attacks and insomnia. These side effects can lead to breathing problems and heart palpitations created by panic and anxiety.
- Gastrointestinal side effects:
If you take too much vitamin B12, an extremely rare side effect is gastrointestinal problems. Elderly people and people with a history of multiple gastrointestinal surgeries may be especially vulnerable to gastrointestinal problems when taking higher than normal amounts. Symptoms may include nausea, upset stomach, indigestion, vomiting and mild diarrhea.
- Genetic problems:
If you have medical history for any occurrence of Leber's disease, a hereditary condition that causes the optic nerve to atrophy, should avoid overdose of vitamin B12 which can otherwise lead to an early onset of the disease or cause the optic nerve to atrophy more rapidly.
- Allergic Reactions:
If you are allergic to cobalt and cobalamin then you may suffer allergic reactions to vitamin B12 supplements. Symptoms of allergic reaction are breathing difficulty, chest pain, and swelling of the tongue, lips and throat. This occurs because the supplements are commonly synthetic formulations of the vitamin, and contain these compounds as part of their chemical structure. If an allergic reaction occurs, you should seek to increase their intake via dietary sources in which the vitamin occurs naturally.
- Dermatological side effects:
When an injection is taken, skin may break out in a skin rash or hives. One may also suffer a condition called pruritus, which is characterized by an unpleasant itching sensation that triggers a reflex to scratch. If you take too much vitamin B12, it can cause a rare form of rosacea called Rosacea conglobata. Skin reactions are possible while using vitamin B12 patches. These skin reactions include hives, swelling, rash and itchy skin.
- Neonatal side effects:
Benzyl alcohol, a preservative that is contained in the vitamin B12 injection, may cause some serious side effects when given to newborn babies. The newborn may become short of breath and its heart rate may slow down. The baby's blood pressure may also drop. In some cases this preservative can even cause death. The risk of serious side effects increases if the baby had a low birth weight. The injection is available in a form that does not use this preservative, and should be used for these infants.
- Other side effects:
While getting injections of vitamin B12, potassium levels may become too low. If this occurs you may experience muscle cramping, weakness, leg pain and numbness.One can also experience weight gain, extreme thirst and frequent urination.
Since vitamin B12 serves many functions throughout the body, it is very essential to maintain adequate store of vitamin B12. To avoid any side effects, recommended daily intake levels of vitamin B12 for infants is 0.4 mcg, children aged 1 to 3 need 0.9 mg, children aged 4 to 8 need 1.2 mcg, and everyone over 14 requires 2.4 mcg daily.


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How to Disable All Triggers in Oracle
If you use Oracle in your business, you've probably come across triggers. These are sections of code that run in response to a particular event. For example, if you use Oracle to keep a database of products and inventory, you might set up a trigger to log the date that inventory changes were made or new products were added. Sometimes, however, you might want to disable your triggers, such as when performing large procedures that might be slowed down by multiple triggers.
Launch Oracle and open the database in which you want to disable triggers.
Enter the following code, replacing "table_name" with the actual name of the table containing the triggers:
ALTER TABLE table_name DISABLE ALL TRIGGERS;
Repeat Step 2 for each table with triggers that you want to disable. You can also make a note of all the tables in which you have disabled triggers, to make it easier to activate them when you're ready.
Reactivate triggers with the following command, again replacing "table_name" with the name of an actual table in your database:
ALTER TABLE table_name ENABLE ALL TRIGGERS;
- You can also enable and disable triggers individually if necessary. To accomplish this, use the following command, replacing "trigger_name" with the name of the individual trigger that you want to enable or disable:
- ALTER TRIGGER trigger_name ENABLE;
- ALTER TRIGGER trigger_name DISABLE;
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Do I Need A Kitchen Range Hood?
- Posted:July 31, 2012
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Do I Need A Kitchen Range Hood: 4 Reasons Why NotKitchen range (or stove) hoods are the center piece of nearly all kitchen remodels shown in home renovation magazines. I dare say, for most kitchens, those over-sized and under-utilized kitchen hoods are more for the look than the cook. A four foot or wider 1000 CFM (Cubic feet per minute, a measure of how much air the ventilation hood moves every minute) stainless steel, wood, or tile covered hood is unnecessary. And, for many homes and apartments it is out of proportion to the space and practically useless. DON'T BE HOODWINKED Here are four reasons and solutions:
1- Cooks often incorrectly use their stove hood.The first and most obvious reason is nobody likes the high decibel level (around 65 dbs) generated by the fan. The basic 30″ wide, 300 CFM fan should be turned on ten minutes prior to cooking in order to begin pulling the air towards the hood. In a small kitchen you're never far from the noise, therefore stove hoods are usually turned on when the smell is overwhelming. By this time it's too late to suck in all the smoke and odor that by now has filled the room up to the ceiling which might even set off the smoke detector. Even a powerful hood won't clear the air.
2- Kitchen hoods are usually not vented outsideIn Manhattan apartments, unless you can vent your stove hood through a window, you will most likely not be able to legally vent your kitchen hood to the outside. If you can vent your stove, a Certified Kitchen Designer has the training to know the proper exhaust system needed for the number of burners and strength (in BTU's) of the stove burners. If the hood cannot be vented to the outside, using a recirculating hood designed to capture some of the heat and moisture and minimally filter the air is the next best solution. However, as much as 70 percent of the same foul air is blown back into the kitchen. Even worse, if the filter is through a non-ducting hood or over-the-stove microwave, the air is spewed directly into your forehead. How terrible is that?
3- Most cooking does not require ventilationTo just boil pasta, steam veggies or make pancakes, very little grease or moisture is generated. This type of cooking usually doesn't warrant a hood. If the cooktop is near a window – simply open it slightly. Most people are not in the kitchen all day with pots on all the powerful burners simultaneously. If you only use the stove to its maximum on a few holidays you'll hardly ever turn the fan on anyway. Furthermore, would you remember to remove and clean the filter?
4- There are creative ways to protect cabinetry without a hoodA) The budget kitchen make-over can still protect the cabinets from every day residue by having the recommended 24" to 30" of clearance above the stove. B) Placing a sheet of metal on the bottom of the cabinet that is directly over the stove at the same level as the adjacent cabinets will also protect it from the heat. This allows for a larger cabinet and increases storage space. Design-wise, the cabinet at the same height as the surrounding cabinets creates a more uniform appearance (as shown). The old-school kitchen design reasoning that more head clearance is needed at the stove is outdated. Notice how the ill-conceived placement of the ineffective venting capability of the microwave over the stove would fill that same space, anyway. In addition, I find that cabinets are prettier than machines. Don't you?
- Posted: December 28, 2012
This is an excellent article in terms of what to avoid when looking for a range hood or planning a kitchen remodel, but I have to disagree on the idea of avoiding a range hood altogether.
To address the noise complaint: the noise level of range hoods varies quite a lot. Good quality range hoods, such as Miele, Gaggenau, Futuro Futuro, and Elica, are extremely quiet, in the 35-45 decibel range. It all comes down to "you get what you pay for" – a $ 200 Home Depot range hood is going to be noisy, while a $2000 high-end European hood will make all the difference in the world. Also, a hood with a more powerful blower running at a fraction of its speed will be quieter than a less powerful one straining at its limit. I've heard 200-CFM microwave hoods that sounded like a jet engine – and you're right, nobody would want to deal with that, and I've heard 900-CFM hoods that you can still have a conversation next to. It all comes down to blower design & build quality.
On the topic of ductless range hoods – yes, a small underpowered range hood, combined with ductless installation, is more trouble than it's worth. Most of my friends have undercounter hoods that came with the kitchen, and they never turn them on. The difference is, a good quality full-size hood, even if it's not ducted out, still captures a LOT of the grease that would otherwise settle on cabinets. In my old house without a hood, I remember scrubbing the sticky film from every surface, cabinets, backsplash, etc. With my new hood, even though it's not ducted, the filters grab a LOT of grease (I can see it, it's gross!), and there's no film on cabinets. I just put the filters in the dishwasher every couple of weeks.
Plus, it sucks the heat and steam away from my face and ejects it closer to the ceiling, so it's a lot more comfortable to cook. It's not an undercabinet hood, so the steam goes up the chimney and away from me.
Don't reject the idea of a range hood outright, there's a lot of reasons to have one. But definitely pay attention to the pitfalls mentioned in this article, they can make a difference between a noisy nightmare and an appliance that makes your life easier.
- Posted: June 12, 2015
- Posted: June 12, 2015
Well you go buy yourself a 2000 dollar grease catching hood. Jeeze
I don't understand your comment.
- Posted: January 28, 2015
What type of sheet metal do I use for under the cabinet above the stove top?
I have 18 x 30 so I will need to be able to cut it and bolt it.
- Posted: June 12, 2015
Stainless steel or aluminum
- Posted: March 25, 2015
i've always disliked range hoods—ugly & unnecessary—i think.
i'm rearranging my original kitchen & definitely want to keep the upper cabinets which are 16 inches above the counter & project 12 inches from the wall. i am going to place my electric range beneath these—will i need to cut them down to increase clearance from the present 16 inches?—i would perfer not to, in order to preserve the flow of the original cabinets.
thanks,—loved your comments!
- Posted: June 12, 2015
16″ is little low, but you'll survive.
- Posted: July 16, 2015
When we renovated our kitchen by taking out a wall and extending our cabinetry and counter to create a divider/island between the kitchen and family room, I wanted to keep the open look and there wasn't really anywhere to put a stovetop but into the new counter. I figured I'd try to do without a range hood and see how it went. I will also admit I cook a lot and was looking forward to seeing the family room tv while cooking. To protect the ceiling over the stove, we put a decorative sheet of copper (think old fashioned tin ceiling style) and installed two pendant lights in it too. I have no regrets; even though I could add a vent, I've never felt the need. Admittedly my kitchen is large with good ventilation via windows and screen doors if I have a cooking disaster. I set off the fire alarm with the oven, but never the stove .
- Posted: September 28, 2017
- Posted: September 29, 2017
- Posted: September 29, 2017
A. G., I'd love to see a picture of that. It sounds great. I'm also creating a kitchen from scratch in an 1850 New England connected farmhouse and took out the wall between the kitchen and summer kitchen/shed. The range is going against the chimney in the middle of the room (used to be in the wall) and on the other side, the family room side, there will be a wood stove, so I'd like to look into the family room while cooking also, and the range hood would really impede that. Sounds like metal on the ceiling would solve the grease problem, and it sounds like it looks very nice also!
Metal on the ceiling either sounds strange or maybe really visually interesting if you use decorative tin, like the old fashion stores.
Or, use a down draft venting system. If you don't fry on the stove, there's probably no grease to worry about.
Metal on the ceiling either sounds strange or maybe really visually interesting if you use decorative tin, like the old fashion stores.
Or, use a down draft venting system. If you don't fry on the stove, there's probably no grease to worry about.
In my essay I was referring to metal on the underside of the cabinet above the cooking surface.
- Posted: June 8, 2017
Do I need outside venting for a microwave in Sunapee NH?
- Posted: July 14, 2017
Sorry for the long delay in replying. Counter top microwaves do not need to be vented. If you are using a microwave over the stove it can have a recirculating filter which does not go outside. Its value in getting rid of odor and grease is minimal due to a low power blower. Your local building code will tell you if an over the stove microwave (or any hood) needs to be vented outside.


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'There were 60ft flames' - Fire crews called to a shed blaze
PUBLISHED: 16:24 13 June 2018 | UPDATED: 17:27 13 June 2018
Fire crews have been called to a shed on fire in Saham Toney, after being alerted to the blaze by a member of the public.
Crews were called to Chequers Lane in the village, near Swaffham shortly before 1.30pm on Wednesday, June 13.
Two fire engines, one from Swaffam and second from Watton attended the scene, using a fire hydrant and reel jets to extinguish the flames.
Richard Stockford, 65, a chartered engineer from Hingham who was in the area at the time and reported the fire to the emergency services described the scene; "There was a huge mushroom cloud of black smoke, the fire was tremendous. There were flames over 60ft tall."
A spokesperson for Norfolk Fire service said crews left the scene just before 4pm. No other emergency services attended the incident.
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Georgia Law Review, Vol. 17, No. 1 (Fall 1982), pp. 33-76
Part II of this Article addresses the threshold issue of when a court may consider a medical accident as one that ordinarily does not occur in the absence of negligence. This part criticizes the blanket rejection of res ipsa loquitur in Georgia malpractice opinions. Judicial hostility toward res ipsa loquitur in these cases is based in large part on a misunderstanding of the so-called presumption of due care. This part then explains how an inference of negligence may be harmonized with traditional fault-based malpractice doctrine. Finally, this part addresses judicial concerns about the sufficiency of evidence. It is argued that circumstantial evidence of negligence is no less inherently trustworthy than direct evidence. Part III discusses the role of res ipsa loquitur in malpractice cases involving multiple defendants. It is demonstrated that the selection between a narrow or expansive use of res ipsa loquitur in this situation depends on value preferences distinct from the circumstantial evidence of origin of the doctrine. The particular value choices do not depend on whether negligence is inferable from the accident. Rather, these choices involved the broader question of what objectives underlie tort law generally. The relevant policy considerations and some of their implications are discussed in an effort to provide the framework for future decisions.
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Thomas A. Eaton,
Res Ipsa Loquitur and Medical Malpractice in Georgia: A Reassessment
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Crickets are sometimes nuisances in buildings and can damage fabrics and other materials. Crickets are often attracted to lights around a building and can invade a structure in large numbers. Once they are inside a building, crickets can hide behind baseboards, under stairs, in closets, garages, attics, as well as any storage area with debris and clutter.
The males produce a chirping sound by rubbing their front wings together, which can be annoying after a period of time. They may also damage fabrics and are more attracted to clothing and fabrics soiled with perspiration or other stains. They are especially destructive to silks and wool.
Crickets belong to the insect order Orthoptera and are related to grasshoppers. These insects are hemimetabolous, meaning the young (nymph) resemble the adults, except the young do not have functional wings. Both young and adult crickets have similar feeding habits and are omnivorous.
The most common crickets to invade buildings include the house cricket and the field cricket, which are very similar in appearance. House cricket adults (Figure 1) range in length from 3/4 to 1 inch (19 to 25 mm), and may be light yellowish brown with three dark bands on the head, or solid, shiny black. This species has slender antennae that are longer than its body. Field cricket adults are more robust and slightly larger, ranging from 1/2 to 11/4 inch (13 to 32 mm) in length, and are brown or black (Figure 2).
Females of both species have a long, thin ovipositor projecting from the tip of the abdomen. The ovipositor is used to deposit eggs into soil or vegetation. Most crickets overwinter as eggs, hatching in the spring. The field cricket matures into an adult in about 90 days.
The key to managing crickets in buildings is exclusion. Cracks, crevices and other openings on the outside that provide access to the building should be sealed. Caulk, screen, or otherwise seal cracks, crevices, vents, and electrical and plumbing entrances, and repair window screens and weather stripping around doors to prevent crickets from entering. Behind or under heavy furniture and appliances or in other inaccessible areas, it may be possible to remove crickets using a strong vacuum cleaner. Weeds and debris, such as wood piles and dense vegetation, around the outside of the building should be removed to eliminate attractive habitats. Change outside lighting to sodium vapor lights or yellow incandescent lights that are less attractive to crickets (and other insects). Garbage and other refuse that serves as food should be stored in containers with tight lids and elevated off the ground on platforms or bricks.
Insecticides should be used only when exclusion and sanitation cannot accomplish control quickly enough to stop damage within a reasonable time. Use liquid sprays of an insecticide registered for use indoors as a spot treatment in cracks and crevices and other areas where crickets may hide. Sorptive powders may also be blown into inaccessible areas. Liquid sprays can also be applied around the perimeter of a building or in other outdoor areas. Avoid using outdoor spray materials indoors, unless the label states that this is permissible. Insecticide impregnated baits or granular formulations of certain materials may also be used outdoors around buildings for cricket control. Some baits can be applied indoors, but only to areas inaccessible to children or pets. Granules are suitable in lawns and other areas subject to moisture or frequent watering. Do not use baits or granules if children or pets can gain access to them. Baits formulated for mole cricket or roach control may be used for house and field cricket control.
Cricket infestations are usually seasonal. Most often problems occur during the fall as evenings become cooler and the insects seek buildings for warmth and shelter. Because of this, applications of long-residual insecticides are not usually needed indoors for adequate control.
This document is ENY-230, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date February 1993. Revised February 2008, July 2011, and October 2013. Reviewed January 2017. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.
P. G. Koehler, professor/Extension entomologist; R. M. Pereira, research associate scientist; and B. E. Bayer, MS 2007; Department of Entomology and Nematology, 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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Tributes to Cyril who died after a life time of fund raising for charities
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A 95-year-old who raised thousands of pounds for charities across the area has died.
Cyril Snushall has been a life-long fund raiser. He supported charities with the concerts and events he has organised.
Cyril, of Walpole Highway, died peacefully on October 19 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kings Lynn.
He was a loving husband to the late Dorrie, devoted father of Pauline, a dear grandad of Claire, and a great-grandad of Ellise and Emillia.
His family say he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A funeral service is at Mintlyn Crematorium on Tuesday November 6 at 1pm. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital endoscopy unit.
The King's Lynn endoscopy unit was last year recognised for its hard work by achieving a nationally accredited status.
Endoscopy is seeing an increase of activity nationally year-on-year due to an increase in demand.
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Subject: Easter
Three blondes died and found themselves standing before Saint Peter. He
told them that before they could enter the Kingdom, they had to tell him
what Easter was.
The first blonde said, "Easter is a holiday where we have a big
feast and we give thanks and eat turkey."
St. Peter said, "Noooooo," and he banished her to hell.
The second blonde said, "Easter is when we celebrate Jesus' birth
and exchange gifts."
St. Peter said, "Noooooo," and he banished her to hell.
The third blonde said she knew what Easter is, and St. Peter said,
"So, tell me."
She said," Easter is a Christian holiday that coincides with the
Jewish festival of Passover. Jesus was having Passover feast with His
disciples when he was betrayed by Judas, and the Romans arrested him.
The Romans hung Him on the cross and eventually He died. Then they
buried Him in a tomb behind a very large boulder .
St. Peter said, "Verrrrrry good."
Then the blonde continued, "Now every year the Jews roll away the
boulder and Jesus comes out. If he sees his shadow, we have six more weeks
of basketball."
I thought that the absurdity of this joke, striking at this moment, deserved to be incorporated into my journal, with due credit.


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Genesis have a long history of working with photographers to achieve exceptional results for entries for the National Portrait Gallery's Photographic Portrait Prize, in its many incarnations over the years. Carol Allen Storey, an esteemed photojournalist whose image 'Macleen' features in this year's Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize exhibition at The National Portrait Gallery, shares insight into her work and… Read more »
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From many thousands of images entered in this year's competition, Travel Photographer of the Year announces the photographers from 45 countries that have reached the final phase of judging in the 2016 competition. The TPOTY 2016 sponsors (of which, Genesis are delighted to be one of) are providing a range of prizes for the awards… Read more »


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I didn't start wearing make-up until I was about 14 years old...I was a bit of a tom-boy in middle school and balked against anything girly! I had only male cousins and wanted to prove I could hang with the boys. Then I went to high school and had to wear a skirt everyday. I also watched the movie "Clueless." My whole life turned upside down! I went a little overboard, trying to be Cher, but eventually got the hang of it. Now I'm very protective of my little girls, and have a no-makeup-in-my-classroom rule. When they're older, I'll teach them how to do it right. Link up with Halle to share your beauty story!
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This page needs a lot more information. It makes it sound like underdeveloped countries do not exist even though they clearly do. --Atomicwaist 21:50, 11 March 2007 (EDT)
I may have my history wrong, but I thought the major players of the non-aligned movement were India and Pakistan. DanH 14:55, 24 July 2007 (EDT)


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If I were to be in a band, I would be in Au Revoir Simone. Well, I would want to be anyway. Given the fact that the last musical instruction I had was three-years worth of euphonium lessons—not exactly a hip, rock-friendly instrument—I'm guessing I would be immediately demoted to tambourine girl. But even saying you're in an all-girl, all-keyboard, angel-voiced indie band has to earn you some sort of cool cred, n'est-ce pas?
Following sets by The Morning Benders (flannel-clad youngsters with catchy Green Day rhythms and simple riffs) and Oh No! Oh My! (a quirky four-piece celebrating their 100th show with a penchant for facial hair), Au Revoir Simone appeared Friday night behind a blockade of three keyboards and a drum machine. Some technical difficulties up front gave way to a set that went off without a hitch.
The three lovely Brooklyn brunettes—Heather D'Angelo, Annie Hart and Erika Foster—look like variations of the same person, with their endearing smiles and long hair and slim arms and legs poking out of thrift-store chic attire. They have identical ethereal voices, so that on the record you can't tell if it's one girl or twenty, but in person you realize how perfectly they harmonize and play off each other.
The trio played songs from their debut LP, Verses of Comfort, Assurance & Salvation, and their follow-up, The Bird of Music, released in February. Their emotionally charged sophomore effort proves that they haven't lost their signature sound. Call it synth-pop or alt-folk or any other hybridization of cool sounds, but the bottom line is that it's good. Really good. And a majority of the show's fairly short set-list came from the second album. Songs like "The Lucky One," "Sad Song," "(A Violent Yet) Flammable World" and "Fallen Snow" were poetic and lovely, with great duets punctuated by sweet, heartfelt thank yous between songs. Before "Stars," Heather commented that the group hadn't played the song live in awhile since she thought her part was boring, but they revamped it and gave her a more substantial role. On "Lark," the trio was all swinging hair and swaying hips, clearly enjoying themselves.
At about the halfway point, Erika mentioned that since they'd been touring with Oh No! Oh My! for months now, they had come up with a theme for the tour…something incomprehensible having to do with cougars and random questions. She explained they'd been asking each night's audience a question—regarding the decaffeination process of coffee or the growth habits of baby corn, for example—and then answering one in return. Our question from Erika? "How do Xerox machines work?" A college degree and 25 years of life experience and I had no idea. But unfortunately for them, I wasn't alone. They brought the question up again between the remaining songs and still, nothing.
Well here you go ladies: "How do Xerox machines work?" Consider it my heartfelt thank you for a lovely evening.
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Spotify links up with BandPage to allow musicians to sell merchandise and exclusives directly to fans
Streaming music service Spotify has today announced a deal with BandPage that will allow artists to sell their music directly to listeners via the platform.
Announced today, the move may well be designed to help alleviate criticisms over the royalty rates musicians are paid when someone listens to their music on Spotify. Indeed, the company says that the new option will offer musicians additional "meaningful revenue opportunities" by allowing them to sell directly through BandPage.
In addition to allowing artists to sell standard merchandise like t-shirts, they can also now offer tickets to secret shows or other exclusive content to their most loyal fans directly from their artist profile pages on Spotify.
This isn't the first time that musicians have been able to sell posters, tees and other merchandise through Spotify – a deal last year with TopSpin saw to that – but it is the first time they have the option to offer exclusives and 'experiences' like private concerts.
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Not sure about you guys, but I'm currently in the midst of some severely itchy feet. I'm not disclosing here that I have athlete's foot, I mean I really want to hop on a plane and get travelling… Obviously, that's not the easiest thing to do for me, as I have other commitments, like a job, and money and a coffee shop stop that I feel relies on me as it's sole customer to buy really overpriced coffee each day. Imagine if I were to just stop going? They'd close in a week…
ANYWAY, in the midst of my imaginary holiday planning I've discovered a lot more sites and companies that make the process of finding cheaper flights way easier than I had ever thought. I wrote this post on my types on how to buy cheap flights almost 2 years ago (which you can read here), but it's ready for an update, with what I've found since then.
So, if you're looking at booking some flights anytime soon then READ ON
To start with I have to give a shout out to my first point of call and number one:
I've waxed lyrical enough about how I use SkyScanner on here, but the function to look at the flight prices throughout the month – and the cheapest month as well – are great for finding the cheapest flights. If you're still in trip planning mode and have flexibility on your dates this makes for a handy tool at tailoring your trip to the cheapest flights you can find.
The only slight fault is that you have to apply a lot of filters to get what you really want, as it will show you the cheapest flights possible at whatever airline/time combo they can find, whereas if you higher expecations you might be better off looking elsewhere.. which brings me on to the next site…
Always search in incognito mode f you can, so you can avoid the hefty price hikes – this applies for all sites really, even car rental comparison sites.
If date flexibility isn't as much of an issue then I would definitely suggest checking on Flight Centre. I'd even say it would be a great shout to look immediately when you start planning your trip as it can help you realistically gauge what type of prices you might be looking at.
If you're not keen on budget airlines, or if you're going far and therefore the luxury really is worth it, then it's worth looking here. Their website accessibility and viewpoint are also really handy to compare airline prices quick and easily.
This is a site that's recently been introduced to me, and there's a few aspects of using STA that I think can really come in handy. The first is that when you buy flights through STA travel you have the option to only pay a £50 deposit to hold the flights you want. I think this can be a great assets, especially if you want to secure some flights but don't have the full funds to pay for them at that specific time.
There a few holidays in the past year that I spent a few weeks looking for flights and watching the price get higher each time (which is why it pays to search in Incognito mode!). It's also a great way to make sure you lock down the holiday you want without having to wait until you have all the relevant funds.
It's second advantage is that it's also a great site to use if you are a young person (which STA counts as under 31), as I believe this can help you gain some discount on what you're looking for. Even if it might not apply for what you are searching for, it's always worth a try.
Hopper is a new prospect for me, I had heard people mention it and seen it's name pop up in articles, but I never thought much about it. Then, as it turned out, as my birthday this year falls across the Easter Bank Holiday weekend (as it tends to do every 5 years), it meant flights to Lisbon were coming up a lot more expensive than we'd hoped. So, that's when I decided to give Hopper a go, and I was really pleasantly surprised.
The idea behind it is very clever, and it could be very handy if you're flexible with your dates, and have a lot of time to look around – you enter the location your flying from, and where you are flying too, and your intended dates and Hopper will keep an eye on the flight prices as and when they go up or down, and will advise you whether to buy soon, or to keep waiting.
Personally, using this for my trip to Lisbon worked really well. Return flights for our trip were looking at around £200+ before I started using Hopper, until it notified me to say prices had dropped and we could find returns from as low as £130. I've spoken to a few people about the app and some believe it's not as effective as it should be, but from my recent experience using it for Lisbon I have to say I'm really impressed.
I currently have a watch on flights to Sydney for my (hopeful) trip to Australia next January. I'll keep you all updated as to whether the app helps us to find cheaper flights!
And there we have it, my round up of favourite websites for finding the best flights. I've heard great things about other options, such as Kayak, and I will attempt at giving those a go and will keep you posted with how I get on with that.
If you have any recommendations for any other websites or apps then let me know in the comments below! In the mean time, don't forget to check out my Instagram at GrundyTravels for all the latest pics and post updates!
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Russell Hoult looks set to continue in goal for Albion's crunch relegation battle with Southampton, after the goalkeeper's eye injury showed rapid signs of improvement.
Hoult limped groggily out of Saturday's FA Cup tie at Tottenham with a facial injury and blurred vision after clashing with Stephen Kelly to concede the contentious penalty that proved the turning point of the Baggies' defeat.
With Hoult having also suffered concussion, Albion boss Bryan Robson was waiting for the injury to settle down before assessing whether the keeper would be sidelined for any length of time.
But with Hoult showing quick improvement, Robson has already pencilled him in to the side for Tuesday's must-win Hawthorns showdown with the struggling Saints.
Robson fired a broadside in Hoult's direction before the trip to White Hart Lane but kept faith with the 32-year-old.
So despite a tidy display as substitute from Polish stand-in Tomasz Kuszczak, Hoult is expected to retain the gloves for Tuesday's game.
Elsewhere Robson also hopes to have Martin Albrechtsen available after the defender limped off against Spurs with hamstring trouble.
The Dane was withdrawn 10 minutes from time, leaving Albion playing out the game with 10 men, but Robson hopes the precaution pays dividends with the forthcoming weekend's break leaving him available to take his place in the squad on Tuesday.
The clash with the Saints was given added spice by the reaction of Harry Redknapp's team to the date of the fixture, rearranged due to Albion's cup replay.
A story on their official website, dangling the carrot of moving out of the bottom three should they win at The Hawthorns, suggests victory would make it very hard for Albion to survive and "pay them back for slotting the game in to suit themselves."
Because of their forthcoming FA Cup tie with Brentford on Saturday, the Saints are aggrieved the Albion game wasn't played last night, suggesting the Baggies have "somehow persuaded the Premier League to sanction a rearrangement for next week instead".
A further incentive is provided by the fact that the current Saints' talisman, Henri Camara, is on loan at St Mary's from Black Country rivals Wolves.


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8 Road Trips That Will Remind You How Lit Australia Is
Before you *literally* die of FOMO seeing all your mates hitting Europe over summer, stop for a sec and take a look in your own backyard.
Escaping the city (and your office) doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg.
In fact, you can soak up the sun, swim with dolphins, discover art, culture and incredible food right here in Australia...and all you'll need is a car.
We've teamed up with our mates at Volkswagen Polo beats to bring you a list of lit Australian road trips you NEED to tick off your bucket list. (And hey why not head out on the great open road in a Polo beats, which features an insane 300 watt sound system, perfect for the ultimate playlist ;)).
1. Great Ocean Road
Love Melbourne but keen to escape the concrete jungle? Victoria's Great Ocean Road is just as Insta-worthy as the street art and avo toast you've been filling your feed with.
Spanning from surf capital Torquay to the magnificent 12 Apostles, and ending at historic fishing village Port Fairy, the Great Ocean Road will take you from scenic cliff tops to lush rainforests and even to the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach in just two or three days.
Extra points if you can spot a Koala or Kangaroo.
2. The Eyre Peninsula
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If you're ticking South Australia off your list, a road trip of the Eyre Peninsula is a must.
A journey along the Peninsula will take you all the way from the hustle and bustle of Adelaide to Indigenous art hub, Ceduna.
Along the way, go on a seafood safari and sample Coffin Bay's delicious oysters, glamp outback-style at Gawler Ranges, snorkel in Whyalla, or go for a spot of fishing at Tumby Bay.
3. Red Centre Way
Grab your mates and go on a journey to the heart of Australia, on a road trip of the Red Centre Way.
Over six days, you can travel from Alice Springs to Ayers Rock, taking in everything from the red desert sands and Indigenous art to the lush valleys and gorges.
Not to mention, ULURU!
4. Launceston to Hobart
If you're more of a foodie and art lover than an adventurer, a four-day jaunt from Hobart to Launceston could be the road trip of your dreams.
Start in Hobart at one of the cities many award-winning restaurants, chill with the penguins at Bicheno, or the seals on Bruny Island, and drink wine while you marvel at art in Launceston.
5. Sydney to Byron
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Apart from ~chill hippie vibes~ Byron is brimming with surf beaches, live music, incredible food and booze, and is the perfect road trip to escape the city.
800km of driving from Sydney will take you past stunning beaches, parks, microbreweries, and hidden gems, landing you in Byron to enjoy Splendour in the Grass in July, or perhaps Falls Festival over New Years.
6. Sydney to Jervis Bay
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An easy three hour drive will take you somewhere between Huskisson or Hyam's Beach where there are cafes and pubs galore, and plenty of opportunities to go for a dip with the dolphins.
7. Cairns to The Whitsundays
Planning an epic Aussie road trip? An eight hour drive down Queensland's coast will take you from Cairns to the lush white sands of The Whitsundays.
On your way down, drop into the Great Barrier Reef for a snorkel, check out Magnetic Island, and get tropical on Airlie Beach before settling in for a cocktail or two when you hit the Whitsundays.
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Go chasing waterfalls with a road trip from the capital of the Northern Territory to the lush and exotic Kakadu National Park.
Two hours from Darwin, you'll find cascading waterfalls, plunge pools and plenty of pristine wilderness. Oh, and some of the region's biggest saltwater crocodiles. Eep.


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'Chilling Adventures of Sabrina' Part 2 Drops In April 2019!
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Netflix released the first teaser for the next installment of CAOS which will make its return to the digital streaming service on April 5, 2019! The 44-second footage shows Sabrina (Kiernan Shiepka) getting closer than ever to Nick (Gavin Leatherwood) after she fully embraced her witch side at the end of Part 1. Of course, she still seemed bothered that Harvey (Ross Lynch) was also getting close to Roz (Jaz Sinclair). See the full teaser below.
But you don't have to wait until next year for more of Sabrina's chilling adventures as the special holiday episode A Midwinter's Tale drops on December 14.


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Dr. Ju began his pharmaceutical career at Hoffmann-La Roche where he was a clinical leader for the development of dermatology compounds. Before entering industry, Dr. Ju was a senior staff fellow in basic research in the Laboratory of Cellular Oncology under Douglas Lowy, M.D. and was affiliated with the Dermatology Branch at the National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. He obtained his M.D. with Alpha Omega Alpha honors at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and his A.B. with Phi Beta Kappa honors at Princeton University.
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Gluten-Free Classic Pumpkin Pie
Pizza Friday
Okay, so Pizza Friday really originated from the fact that my dear BF, Alex, and I had an insatiable craving for pizza every Friday night. We played the, "What do you want for dinner?" game for quite some time before we were just honest with each other and acknowledged that pizza was truly the only answer. Our relationship hit the next level when we came to this mutual understanding.
Living a gluten-free life provides its challenges, but pizza really is not one of them. The world must have also recognized the necessity of Pizza Friday and has supplied us gluten-intolerant beings with a multitude of options. Having taste-tested my way through the majority of chains and local joints, I have found a few favorites. Continue reading "Pizza Friday"
Persian Nougat (Gaz)
The holidays have been so wonderful for my entire family this year. I witnessed a proposal. Continue reading "Persian Nougat (Gaz)"
Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donuts
Sometimes life is hard. One of my favorite quotes comes from that wise old bearded philosopher, Plato. Continue reading "Gluten-Free Apple Cider Donuts"
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
But seriously, how amazing it is to have your best friend literally ask you to become a part of their family. They must like me. Or maybe it's the wand. In either case, I could not be more honored.
Their recent baby shower got me thinking about my favorite children's book. Did anyone ever read If You Give a Mouse a Cookie? Continue reading "Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies"


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Picture: Blur and Harry Enfield perform at Hyde Park in London, England on 8 August 2012. Photograph by Nick Pickles.
Blur and the Stone Roses will switch spots at the Coachella festival in California on Friday (19Apr13) after organisers decided the Parklife hitmakers were better headliners.
Blur played support to the reunited Manchester, England group last week (12Apr13) on the opening night of the festival and drew a huge crowd that noticeably began to drift away when the Stone Roses stepped up on the main stage to end the day.
Coachella bosses subtly announced the headliner switch on Wednesday (17Apr13) by displaying a revamped lineup for this coming Friday night on their website.
Now, it appears the Stone Roses will play before Blur's late-night set.
No reason has been given for the change, but many critics and news outlets suggested Blur blew their fellow countrymen away last weekend and served up one of the best performances on the opening day of the festival.


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The GAANN Fellowships associated with P2P are competitive and merit-based. Fellows will be chosen from the eligible pool of students as defined in Section 648.40 of the federal GAANN regulations, based on the following criteria: (i) Increased diversity, especially the inclusion of students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in the sciences; (ii) Financial need as per program stipulations; (iii) Interest in a career in teaching or research and the educational goals of the program; (iv) Letters of recommendation (from supervisors both at Duke and elsewhere); (v) Performance in course work and early research work at Duke; (vi) Teaching evaluations from prior TA assignments; and, (vii) Undergraduate transcripts and GRE scores. Fellow selection will adhere to Duke's official personnel guidelines.
Program Description
- The Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN) Program from the U.S. Department of Education supports the Department's ongoing efforts to recruit and prepare talented, diverse, and motivated graduate students for professions to meet tomorrow's teaching and research needs in the chemical sciences.
- The program is designed for chemistry graduate students who intend to pursue a career in higher education and/or chemical research.
- This program provides an extensive menu of opportunities for instruction, supervision, and evaluation of teaching methods and pedagogical development (for a full description, see the program website: http://sites.duke.edu/chemistrygaann/program-activities/).
- The fellowship covers tuition and fees for one year along with an annual stipend depending on demonstrated financial need. This stipend may be received concurrent with funds from a teaching or research assistantship.
- Support will be available for conference travel and other eligible expenses pertaining to professional development.
- Fellowships may be extended beyond 1 year, but it will be necessary to reapply.
- Students from historically underrepresented groups in science, including racial and ethnic minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
- Current Duke University, Chemistry Ph.D. candidates who are U. S. citizens or permanent residents
- Preference will be given to students who have passed their prelim exam before the start of their fellowship period but exceptional candidates in their first two years are encouraged to apply.
- Former GAANN Fellows are eligible to reapply.
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- Fellows are required to fulfill both instructional and supervised pedagogical experiences. Details of these experiences will be discussed with the student's Teaching Mentor Committee and approved by the Program Director.
- To maintain GAANN fellowship support, fellows must maintain good standing at Duke, including an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and satisfactory progress towards completing the Ph.D. degree.
- Program activities associated with the pedagogical component of the fellowship are in addition to the fellow's primary activity of conducting original, scientific research in pursuit of a PhD.
- Fellows agree to submit evaluation and tracking information as requested by Duke University and the Department of Education during and after the fellowship program. Such requests for information will continue beyond graduation.
- Fellows must certify that they are not in arrears or in default in repaying any federal student loan or grant.
- Proof of Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application will be required upon admission to the program. Please complete the FAFSA application process as soon as possible following submission of your application.


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Here is a selection of Marathons organized in September 2015 that were previously featured in our monthly newsletter.
Indonesia – Wonokitri Village, Tengger, East Java
The beautiful and challenging course will immerse you in the true village life of the Tengger, living in East Java's Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park. The organizers want to promote cross-cultural interaction and peace through mutual understanding.
USA – Ohio – Wright-Patterson AFB
The marathon takes place in the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, located where the Wright Brothers made their historic first airplane flight. The course will take you to the field where it happened and to the Wright Brothers Memorial Monument.
Norway – Oslo
You'll run two laps around the capital city of Norway, visiting Skøyen, Frogner and Akershusstranda, Aker Brygge, Akershus Fortress Greenland and Karl Johans Gate. The race starts and finishes at the Town Hall Square.
Austria – Wachau
The race takes place in the wine country of the Wachau valley. The flat and fast course starts in Emmerdorf and goes upstream along the Danube to Krems where the finish line is located.
United Kingdom – Bath and North East Somerset – Bath
You'll run in Bath's historic center, passing by landmarks such as Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey as well as beautiful verdant valleys. You'll certainly remember the 4 km (yes 4 km) you'll have to run underground through newly restored railway tunnels.
All Marathons organized in September
A few interviews about races held during the month of September have already been published in this blog. Check them out.


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Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland in Finland, located at the Arctic Circle. Lying at the junction of North and South on the border to the Arctic, Rovaniemi has become a modern town, full of life with its own unique characteristics.
There are eight different seasons in one year this far north, each having its own type of daylight, temperature and natural phenomena. The changing seasons offer excellent settings for a whole variety of activities. During the frosty twilight, you can ride a snowmobile through snowy forests or over a frozen river. The Midnight Sun, on the other hand, takes you cruising in a boat on the river. Each season offers an opportunity to experience the town in a totally different light.
Although Christmas time comes but once a year, in Rovaniemi, you can experience Christmas throughout the year. Rovaniemi is the hometown of Santa Claus, who can be met on any day of the year at the Santa Claus Office on the Arctic Circle.


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EDsmart, a nationally recognized publisher of college resources and rankings, has revealed its 2018 edition of the Most Astounding College Museums in the United States.
Draper, UT -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/02/2018 -- EDsmart's ranking of college libraries is the most comprehensive and well-rounded to date. The list was compiled after exhaustively looking at public data on every college and university museum in the country. Some of the factors considered were public access, past, current, and planned exhibits, architecture, history, and campus integration and support.
The full list of rankings can be viewed here: https://www.edsmart.org/astounding-university-museums
The number one ranking goes to theHarvard University's Museum of Natural History.Yale University's Peabody Museum and Berkeley Natural Museums at the University of California come in second and third, respectively.
A spokesperson for EDsmart explained, "These facilities represent a vast array of history, art and culture at some of the finest universities and colleges in the country. The goal of the list is to bring attention to deserving campus museums that are often under-appreciated campus treasures. We hope this list draws attention to some great facilities around the country and allows them the opportunity to continue to foster art and history education in their respective locations."
Museums that made the list (in alphabetical order)
Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University
Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College
Bellarmine Museum of Art at Fairfield University
Berkeley Natural Museums at the University of California
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture at Washington University
Connecticut State Museum of Natural History
Fowler Museum at the University of California
Fralin Museum at the University of Virginia
Gallaudet University Museum
Gilcrease Museum at the University of Tulsa
Glencairn Museum at Bryn Athyn College
Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology at Brown University
Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas
Harvard Art Museums
Harvard University's Museum of Natural History
Hood Museum of Art at Dartmouth College
Indiana University Art Museum
Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston
Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Arts at Auburn University
Jundt Art Museum at Gonzaga University
Lincoln Heritage Museum at Lincoln College
Mead Art Museum at Amherst College
Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory College
Mills College Art Museum
Museum of Contemporary Native Arts at the Institute of American Indian Arts
Museum of Geology at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Museum of Natural History at the University of Colorado
Museum of Peoples and Cultures at Brigham Young University
Museum of the North at the University of Alaska in Fairbanks
Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University
Oriental Institute Museum at the University of Chicago
Orton Geological Museum at Ohio State University
Princeton University Art Museum
RISD Museum at Rhode Island School of Design
Rose Art Museum at Brandeis University
Saint Louis University Museum of Art
Sam Noble Museum of Natural History at the University of Oklahoma
Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas
University Museums at the University of Delaware
University of Arizona Arts Museum
University of Florida Museum of Natural History
University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art
University of Michigan Museum of Art
University of Mississippi Museum
University of Nebraska State Museum
University of Oregon Museum of Natural and Cultural History
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
US Naval War College Museum
Weisman Art Museum at the University of Minnesota
West Point Museum at the United States Military Academy
Yale University's Peabody Museum
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Connection Series
Wetland Whispers Print
Story: "Wetland Whispers" is a painting reflecting connection with the land. I painted this artwork in the middle of the wetlands inland Australia. Before I started painting, I closed my eyes and listened to the sounds around me; birds singing, the wind through the trees, the crinkle of the dry dirt as I shuffle my feet. I envisioned where I was, I could imagine the trees as they were around me. I closed my eyes a little tighter, next thing I know the trees turned into women. They lifted their roots from the ground like they were legs. They begin dancing in shallow water, gracefully around me, celebrating the recent rainfall. I slowly open my eyes, back to the bone-dry wetlands, the trees are still and thirsty. I take my dry brush and dip it in the wet paint. I paint the story the trees shared with me about the women and the rain.
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AG pledges to improve Baltimore Police Department
Attorney General Loretta Lynch meets with Freddie Gray family
Attorney General Loretta Lynch pledged Tuesday to improve the city's Police Department after meeting with the family of a man who was fatally injured in police custody.
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"We're here to hold your hands and provide support," Lynch said in a meeting with faith and community leaders, including members of Congress.
Tuesday marked more of a photo opportunity than heavy-duty discussions, but it was intended to convey what happens in Baltimore means something around the country.
The new attorney general met privately at the University of Baltimore with Freddie Gray's family, days after the state's attorney charged six police officers involved in Gray's arrest. Gray's injury in police custody, and death a week later, sparked protests and riots that prompted Maryland's governor to bring in the National Guard.
Lynch was joined by the head of the Civil Rights Division, Vanita Gupta, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Director Ronald Davis, and Community Relations Service Director Grande Lum.
The FBI and the Justice Department are investigating Gray's death for potential civil rights violations. The Justice Department is expected to release results of a separate review of the Police Department's use of force practices in the coming weeks.
"I have watched the police of this city and I know there are difficulties. I know we have struggles, and we are here to help you work through those struggles in a way that will be the best and most productive way for this department," Lynch said.
Lynch met with Reps. Elijah Cummings, John Sarbanes and Dutch Ruppersberger and Sens. Barbara Mikulski and Ben Cardin.
"Last week was very painful for the people of Baltimore," Cardin told Lynch.
The discussion focused on policy -- Baltimore's zero-tolerance policing policy for 15 years -- and while the number of arrests has dropped from its average of about 100,000 per year in the mid-2000s, there are still tens of thousands of arrests for minor offenses like Gray's arrest on April 12.
"We have to re-evaluate the broken-window policy that has been used for the last 20 years. So, has the broken-window policy of policing now resulted in broken trust with the community?" Mikulski said.
Mikulski said the federal government can force the city Police Department to reform its training and other practices in order to keep federal grant money. She said a hearing Thursday in the U.S. Senate will focus on the resources the Department of Justice has available.
"I believe with what is going on here in Baltimore, if we do it right, I believe it will transform policing all over this country," Cummings said.
The attorney general told the group that it was inspiring to see people come together to reclaim the city.
"This is a flashpoint situation," Lynch said. "We lost a young man's life and it begins to represent so many things."
Lynch met privately with Police Commissioner Anthony Batts at police headquarters. She then met about a dozen officers who had been on the streets when violence broke out, telling them they joined a noble profession.
"We are here to help you work through these struggles," Lynch said. "To all of you on the front lines, I want to thank you. You really have become the face of law enforcement."
The WBAL-TV 11 News I-Team also uncovered a mix-up in the paperwork filed Friday regarding the charges for the six police officers. The names of two of the officers weren't entirely accurate leading to confusion over their addresses.


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Highly unusual investment: Own part of this world-class cocktail bar
Food and beverage hospitality has long been known as an industry backed by wealthy families and heavyweight investors. But one New York City-based group has found an alternative route to raise capital.
Death and Co., which first opened its doors on New Year's Eve of 2006 first established itself as a moody speakeasy in the East Village. It has since been heralded as one of New York's most influential cocktail bars. The parent company Gin & Luck LLC, has a business model with three revenue streams: craft cocktail bars, a hospitality consulting firm and an eponymous book that features 500 of the bar's cocktails.
"We were originally on the traditional path. We were around the table with one of New York's largest families. It was exciting but kind of intimidating. They wanted 50% of our company and majority board control… things that wealthy investors want. And then we got this competitive term sheet to lure us away from that table — and that was SeedInvest," said Dave Kaplan, founder and co-owner of Death and Co.
The bar raked in $1.9 million in revenue from its New York City location last year, representing 71% growth since 2008. Death and Co's second outpost opened in Denver this May and hit its target revenue of $313,000 in the first month of operation. Proprietors LLC, the company's three-person consulting arm, served clients including Hilton, Bacardi USA, Pernod Ricard, Wyoming Whiskey and NeueHouse, making a total of $539,000 in revenue last year. To date, Gin & Luck has shipped 120,000 copies of its book, generating $379,000 in royalties.
SeedInvest is six-year-old equity crowdfunding platform that connects investors to a vetted platform of startups. The company has helped over 220 companies raise capital. Currently, 60% of the startups apply to be listed on SeedInvest and 40% are through cold outreach and referral. Only 1% of those that apply make the cut.
The company's business model expanded and evolved in 2016 after Title III of the Jobs Act, which allows non-accredited investors (those who don't make $200,000 a year or have a net worth of $1 million) to legally invest in private companies. SeedInvest was the first equity crowdfunding platform to capitalize on this previously inaccessible cohort of individuals.
"Equity crowdfunding is like a mini-IPO"
Death and Co. has to raise a minimum of $1.5 million dollars to close its first round of funding. Currently, Kaplan has raised $1.25 million with two weeks remaining in his campaign. He calls the campaign a mini-IPO that is "exciting but somewhat terrifying." With a $13 million pre-money valuation, he's looking to raise up to $3 million. The final percentage of equity each person receives will depend on the total amount they are able to raise. Those interested have until September 14 to invest.
"The pace of our expansion is going to depend on what target we hit. If we hit close to $3 million we're looking to expand to probably Chicago next. Beyond that, a lot of investors have selfish motivations. We've gotten a lot of calls asking us, 'What would it take for you to come to Detroit?' One gentleman even wants us to come to India."
"For so many people this is their first investment. Fellow bartenders are contributing $1,000, $2,000, $5,000. It's been the way to give this brand true ownership back to the people who helped us stay alive — our fans and our customers," he added.
Kaplan, 36, believes that having a diverse set of offerings makes it a desirable investment.
"Investing in a portfolio obviously minimizes the risk. So obviously if a flood or a fire happens at one, you're still getting solid returns from the rest of the portfolio because hopefully if you're doing your job well, the rest of them are profitable," he said.
A common criticism from those wary of equity crowdfunding is that the startups choose this route as a last ditch effort because they are unable to raise venture capital or angel money.
Kaplan said this fundraising opportunity has connected him to not only cocktail connoisseurs and loyal fans, but folks who have bought into the idea from around the world.
"I was naive to the crowdfunding space before this. We had opportunities within that space and we chose this. I think this allows a few really key amazing things – opening up yourself up, company up to understand everyone in the pathway we're going. It has introduced tons of opportunities. We have people calling and emailing with opportunities in all sorts of states, cities and different types of businesses. Things that wouldn't have come unless we chose this route. We now have a legion of die-hard fans and ambassadors for our company."
Melody Hahm is a senior writer at Yahoo Finance, covering entrepreneurship, technology and real estate. Follow her on Twitter @melodyhahm.
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New name, roster for Colavita-Baci women's team
Retired Pic will co-direct Colavita-Baci women's team
Last year's Colavita-Sutter Home women's team has been re-named the Colavita/Baci Women's Cycling Team presented by Cooking Light. Sprinter Tina Pic is moving out of the peloton and into the follow car as co-directeur sportif with Rachel Heal, and the team has hired several new riders, including two-time Olympian Kate Bates and national time trial champion Jessica Phillips.
The team will look to Kelly Benjamin to step into Pic's cleats as the go-to sprinter, said Heal.
"The prospect of replacing one of the greatest female sprinters the U.S. has ever seen seemed daunting," said Heal. "But Kelly Benjamin proved to be an outstanding apprentice last season and is ready to rise to the challenge."
Another new sprinter hire is Theresa Cliff Ryan, who joins the team from Verducci Breakaway. Ryan has 25 gold medals from inline skating world championships.
Colavita/Baci has also signed former Olympian and Lithuanian national champion Modesta Vzesniauskaite and current New Zealand national criterium champ Rushlee Buchanan.
Returning to the team are Cath Cheatley, Andrea Dvorak, Carmen Small, Heather Logan-Sprenger and Shontell Gauthier.
The team will ride Jamis Xenith SL frames from Jamis Bicycles, with a custom "Baci Blue" paint scheme to coordinate with the team kit.
"Last year, we dominated criteriums," said Pic. "The 2010 Colavita/Baci squad is really well-rounded and has the potential to extend our winning record to all types of racing, including time trials and stage races."
The team will hold its training camp in mid-March in southern California in advance of the San Dimas Stage Race and Redlands Bicycle Classic.


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