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It was a warm hearted evening at Zorro's Tavern tonight as dj Brain played some awesome 'heart' themed tunes! Everyone loves a romantic song and Brain found a great collection to set the mood. Catriona was doing a fantastic job of hosting in Rob's very popular Tavern. The theme got me wondering when the first tune in the world was written, and apparently it was called The Hymn for Nikkal written in ancient Syria dating back to 1400 BC. Nikkal was the Akkadian goddess of orchards. The hymn was inscribed on clay tablets around 3,500 years ago. I wonder how many of our love songs will be remembered 3,500 years from now! We may have gone full circle by then and be writing our stuff on clay tablets again! Make the most of those DVDs and vinyl records!
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Aside from a roast sea bream (dorade) in Bordeaux earlier this year the sea bream I had tonight was only the second in my life. Both had Italian influences. This one was 'cleaned' i.e. de-scaled, fins removed and innards and gills taken out and the remaining prepared fish thoroughly washed in running cold water, ready to cook.
Using a 500g box of Tidman's natural rock salt (£1.50 at Tesco) I baked the sea bream for forty-five minutes on gas mark six. Simply line a baking tray with silver foil and empty half the salt on to the surface. Lovingly plonk the sea bream on top and cover up with the rest of the salt. Pop into a pre-heated oven for forty-five minutes.
To go with it I boiled some new potatoes and added butter and black pepper on straining and with a surprise finding of a small tin of marrowfat peas in my store cupboard I warmed them through with some spare finely chopped basil leaves and then made a mushy pea mix by mashing the cooked peas and basil together.
The tricky bit is gently removing the salt from the fish and removing the skin. Even if you are a salt freak like me I suggest you get rid of all the evident salt as the flavour seemed to have intensified threefold with the cooking. Finally dress the half naked fish with a little fresh lemon juice and a tiny splash of olive oil. Simple and very tasty, it took about an hour to put together and goes well with nice chilled Italian white wine.

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An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) pilot study found that composting beef cattle manure can reduce antibiotic concentrations in the manure by more than 99%. Osman Arikan, a visiting scientist from Istanbul Technical University, and ARS microbiologists Patricia Millner and Walter Mulbry, Beltsville, MD, evaluated varying levels of manure management, including plain manure piles and manure piles with straw added. They found adding straw to manure piles tends to result in higher temperatures that speed up the process of degrading both antibiotics and pathogens.
Previous scientific studies have shown between 20 to 75% of antibiotics administered to animals can be excreted via urine and feces. The amount of antibiotic excreted varies depending on the antibiotic and type of animal. Arikan, Millner and Mulbry researched the effectiveness of a series of minimal–management options for on-farm composting to reduce concentrations of oxytetracycline and chlorotetracycline.
When manure-only piles were incubated at ambient temperatures over a 28-day period, concentrations of oxytetracycline and chlorotetracycline decreased by 75% and 90% respectively. By comparison, manure piles that had been amended with straw tended to experience a 91% decrease in oxytetracycline and 99% reduction in chlorotetracycline concentrations over the 28-day incubation period. The researchers say although manure piles amended with straw attained higher temperatures and more rapid decreases in antibiotic concentrations, there is currently no compelling justification for producers to expend additional resources needed to achieve the more rapid rates of antibiotic removal. They also stress it is important to manage manure piles carefully and consistently to make sure all parts of the pile are treated in order to reduce pathogens. Learn more about the project online.


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The following form allows you to view linux man pages.
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int gnutls_certificate_set_openpgp_key_file(gnutls_certificate_creden-
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gnutls_certificate_credentials_t res
the destination context to save the data.
const char * certfile
the file that contains the public key.
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the file that contains the secret key.
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the format of the keys
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TST (acronym for Tecnologías Servicios Telemáticos y Sistemas S.A.) is a spansish system integrator that develops customized wireless solutions serving specific customers applications. TST analyzes hand in hand with their customers the problem to solve, and design turn-key solutions with the best fitting wireless technology for the application. TST completes the solutions with contributions from their partners and with the consulting, training and support services needed to obtain the highest satisfaction of their customers. Founded on 2007, TST staff comprises University Degrees, skilled researchers and IT sector experts, driving their expertise and know-how to the development and selling of innovative products and services.
TST has deep knowledge of wireless communication technologies, from short range standards (RFID and NFC) to long range like WiMAX or LTE, over wireless sensor networks with ZigBee and standards like Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Through R&D projects TST stays on the forefront of the technology in order to be able to offer its customers always the most innovative technology.
TST has developed specific solutions for lighting management (based on meshed WSN), remote control monitoring (measurements of temperature, humidity or any other kind of sensor) and building automation solutions with ambient intelligence. TST is also commercializing their own Smart Object platform, the TSmarT, a state-of-the art ARM Cortex-M3 based solution for sensor and actuator deployment with multiple wired and wireless interfaces support and RTOS support.
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We bought into Dean Graziosi's real estate coaching program (ITS Training) from PMI after reading a book written by him. The book explained the various techniques to make money in real estate and choosing the right technique based on the current market in your target area. The reason we got the coaching was for the promise of walking us through deals in our area "for as long as it takes to make our business profitable" (after the card was charged we learned that they will only work with you for one year).
We were also promised half our money ($14.5 thousand) back upon completion of our fifth deal (after the card was charged we learned that this had to happen within one year). The other half was going toward a top-notch coach (only two in the country) coming out to our house and walking us through a minimum of three offers himself. We were interviewed by two different people to see if we were "good enough" to be accepted into this program, even given a background check which gave them access to our social security numbers, dates of birth, etc (worries of fraud now cross our minds). Obviously we "passed" and our card was charged.
January 25th 2010 (approx.) - I made 2 phone calls to the advisory hotline to speak with coaches at PMI who were supposed to give us sound advice on any real estate deal. Each coach ran the numbers and gave conflicting answers on a specific deal that was on the table. In all the confusion, the deal was lost.
February 2nd 2010, 1pm - 1st phone call with our assigned coach, Jeff **. We told him of our concerns with the coaches giving conflicting advice on January 25th. Jeff said that we needed a coach who knew the market in our specific area and would ask around the office to find someone. Jeff called back and said that he was the best choice being that he at least knew about the Santa Barbara area (which happens to be 120 miles away from our target area).
He then proceeded with the "coaching" and we noticed that he was just basically reading the book (we already read) back to us. He also was giving us advice that was not useful in our target area. For example: Jeff stated many times the importance of finding a highly motivated seller and you do this by looking at houses that have been on the market for 6 months or more. Problem being, in our area everything is bought up right away. Realtors set prices purposely low to start a bidding war and they get between 10-30 bids on each home, most over asking price and are cash deals.
February 11th 2010, 11:30am - 2nd Phone call with Jeff ** - Jeff suggested that we focus on a different area such as Las Vegas and some areas in Arizona so we would be capable of using other techniques that are not working in our area at the moment. He said our area was part of the 5% of the nation that is reacting this way. Then he proceeded to "read" the book back to us.
At this time we let him know that we were thinking about a full refund and we definitely did not want the top-notch coach to come out to our house. We felt like the company could not help us in our area so why focus on this. Jeff flat out agreed with us and told us whom to call to get half of our money back.
February 11th-14th- I spoke to Adam ** about the refund. He sent the paperwork to us for this portion of the refund which we signed and returned; have yet to receive a credit. February 15th-March 1st 2010 - Away from contact in Costa Rica searching for real estate investments.
March 19th - phone call returned from Jason Cox to my fiance about cancelling. He said that he was certain that they could help us and we just needed to let them do their job. He didn't however have an answer to any of our problems such as the conflicting info we received. She felt like no matter which issue we were discussing he seemed determined to say that she was wrong and that he was always right after admitting that he had no knowledge of the conversations that were being referenced. He also admitted that he didn't know about the real estate business, but was sure that his coworkers did.
He then said that his job was customer service and to solve problems with customers. He did none of this. He said "You are not getting your money back. The only option you have here is to either go through with the program and do the 5 sales or let go of the money." I called later that afternoon - No answer - left a message.
March 22nd or 23rd - Returned call from Jason ** to me (in AZ) about the cancelling of service. I expressed the concerns we had with the company and Jason didn't give any explanations as to why these things were happening or how we could fix them. When it got down to it and the statement was made that we just wanted out of the program and wanted a refund, Jason's only response was that they wouldn't return the money because we were paying for them to teach us something and he was certain that they could. (He made this comment after earlier stating in the conversation that he himself didn't know anything about the real estate business.)
I said, "Well how long do we have to wait for this information? We have been waiting and we haven't received it." Jason could not answer this question. After a long conversation it was very apparent that we weren't going to get anywhere.
I was then bullied into giving it another try with a new coach named Dawn ** who supposedly knew more about our target area. This brought up the question of why we weren't assigned to her earlier in the process, especially when our first coach Jeff ** even stated that this would be a necessity for us to be successful in our area. Regardless I agreed, but only because we made a deal that if this coach didn't deliver new information that was valuable and useful to us Jason would then be open minded to refund the money.
March 29th, first scheduled meeting with Dawn **. She called to cancel due to family emergency. New appointment was booked for 31st at 11am over voicemail as directed by Dawn. March 31st 11am - Dawn ** didn't call. I called at 11:15 got her machine. Called Jason ** at 1:45 about this issue and got his machine. At 2:15 Dawn called to say that she just retrieved my message and had no way to check her messages while out of the office.
April 2nd, 1st official phone meeting with Dawn** - Dawn shared no new information in our 40 minute conversation. She was made aware that we were looking for specific guidance as to what was the most effective technique in our area. The expert knowledge of our area she shared was nothing extended from what we had already learned in reading the book ourselves.
After this drawn out conversation that lead to no new information, we ended it by saying that we would be contacting our personal real estate agent for advice. We did speak to our real estate agent and she advised us to cut our losses as she believed that this company wasn't helping our goals of being successful in our real estate business.
April 2nd-6th - I left more than a dozen voicemails for Jason **. April 6th, Final conversation with Jason ** - After letting Jason know on a voicemail that we would be turning info into the Better Business Bureau and Consumer Affairs stating his name specifically, we received a call back. I made it clear that if we didn't come to an agreement about a refund that I would be passing along this info to these agencies. It seemed like he was trained as he was very methodical, and he let me talk, but at the end there was no negotiating. It was stated in a very matter-of-fact way that they were keeping the money regardless.
At this point he started acting like a coach. Giving advice against my real estate agent's approach (which is a valid technique taught by his company); he said that this approach was a waste of time and it was not going to make us any money. This came after previous conversations with Jason where he admitted that he knew nothing about the real estate industry and was a customer service representative.
* There was no cancellation agreement made between us and the company upon signing up. Even checked email correspondence and nothing was sent notifying us of a cancellation policy. There are well over 200 reports of the same type of treatment on the BBB website along with many pages of complaints in blogs flooding the internet.
* Note - Upon signing up we were told that PMI offered full personal and corporate asset protection. We were then contacted by Ryan ** who said that he was calling to set up our company. Unbeknown to us this was a separate division of PMI called "The Tax Club" who also charged us $5495 to that which we have another dispute in process for not providing promised services. We have many other points which could be made to reinforce the absence of value this company had for us. Please inform us if this is necessary.


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Everybody get ready for Djinni, the latest Hero to join the CoL2 family. Djinni is not your average Hero, this sneaky Assassin was designed by the winner of the 'Design a Hero' competition. The cool thing is IGG is giving away Djinni to all our players for free. So no hiring or purchasing events needed, simply log into the game and play.
Another key feature of this update is the new 'Salvage' function. The Salvage function allows you to break down any Epic Hero in return for some Magic Powder. This Magic Powder can be used in exchange for other items such as Rings and Mutagen.
For those of you who are running CoL2 on an older phone and experiencing some lag, worry no more because after the release of this next update, you will be able to switch between High and Low resolution allowing everyone to have a smooth Clashing experience. The game will run faster and smoother on low resolution, but some animations may not play.
You can experience all these awesome features, plus a whole load more by updating your Clash of Lords 2 game on Thursday August 20th.
Clash of Lords 2 is a mobile strategy game set in a fantasy world where players build defenses, hire and train heroes, and face off against both dire challenges and each other for supremacy. The update will be available on Android shortly, then iOS, Windows and Amazon soon after.


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Livingston Armytage
Dr. Livingston Armytage has more than 40 years of professional experience in justice. He has served as senior counsel, project director and team leader on ADB, AusAID, UN, World Bank and USAID projects in more than 30 countries: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Haiti, the Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, the Pacific, Pakistan, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Vietnam.
He is Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Sydney, and is a Visiting Fellow at Cambridge University.
Dr. Armytage has presented seminars at Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, SOAS and UC Berkeley.
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- Adjunct Professor of Law, University of Sydney
- PhD in Law — Reforming Justice: The Journey to Fairness —
3 Case Studies from Asia
- Sydney University Medal for Outstanding Postgraduate Research in Law
- Master of Laws – First Class Honours, University of Sydney
- International Human Rights Law Program, New College, University of Oxford
- Barrister and Solicitor, Australia
- Project leader, strategic advisor and technical specialist on ADB, AusAID, UNDP, World Bank and USAID legal projects in Pakistan, Nepal, Maldives, Cambodia, Vietnam, Haiti, Palestine, Mongolia, People's Republic of China, Philippines, Vietnam and the Pacific Region
- Consultant to courts throughout the United States and Australia
- Author of "Reforming Justice – A Journey to Fairness in Asia", "Searching for Success in Judicial Reform" and "Educating Judges", and numerous referred articles
- Adjunct Professor of Law, Convener/Presenter of the postgraduate course: "Law, Justice and Development" in the LLM program at the University of Sydney.
- Education Director of Judicial Commission of New South Wales, 1991-1996
- Presenter and participant at international conferences including the International Bar Association (IBA), LAWASIA, National Association of State Judicial Educators (NASJE), Commonwealth Judges & Magistrates Association (CMJA), and Australian Institute of Judicial Administration (AIJA)
- Contributor to international journals, such as The Modern Law Review and the Commonwealth Judges Journal, as well as the University of NSW Law Journal
- Independent reviewer for the Global Corruption Report of Transparency International 2007
- Founding editor of The Judicial Review, a journal for judges
- Member of the Australian Law Reform Commission's working group on the adversarial system, and sits on the board of the University of West Sydney
- Instructor in the MBA program of the Graduate School of Management
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Friday, April 11, 2014
Red Scooter - Unity FWF
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Lovely card Heather.ReplyDelete
This card is amazing!!!ReplyDelete
Very striking with this background.ReplyDelete
great card my friend.ReplyDelete
Gorgeous! I lovelove the chevron background!ReplyDelete
Great card & I really like the colors you used!ReplyDelete
I like this happy card. Great patterns and colors from the inspiration photo made it's way into your design perfectly, I think. :)ReplyDelete
heather this is a fabulous card! the colors are awesome, love your inspiration!ReplyDelete
Very cool looking card, there is so much movement to it, it's stringy and at the same time not. Love the textures! Great job! I found you on Unity's Friends with Flair.ReplyDelete
Love your fabulous stenciled chevron background! It provides such a funky and dramatic result to the entire design! Thanks so much for joining the fun over Virginia's View Challenge! PS: my belated congrats on your winning of Stamping Royalty! Way to go, Heather!ReplyDelete
Very cute! The black with the pops of color is fabulous!ReplyDelete
Love this- those colours are amazing. Love the scooter too!ReplyDelete
Awesome color combo!ReplyDelete
Very striking color combo and design, Heather! Love the embossing paste and stencil on black.ReplyDelete
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Green Label Stamp of Approval for Flowcrete's Traffic Deck Coatings
04 Mar 2014
Flowcrete Asia has announced that two of the company's resin based deck coating systems have received the Singapore Green Label Scheme's stamp of approval.
Deckshield ID and Deckcoat EP are two innovative traffic deck coating systems, based on polyurethane and epoxy chemistry respectively, that have been designed to protect the concrete substrate of multi-storey parking developments.
Launched in May 1992 and administered by the Singapore Environment Council since June 1999, the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme is Singapore's leading environmental standard and certification mark.
The certification evaluates building materials through stringent standards and encourages manufacturers to constantly improve the eco-development of products and services. Green Label certified products offer a competitive advantage in the market place and the scheme has proved useful in aiding consumers and specification professionals to address environmental sustainability when making their purchase decisions.
David McNeece, International Business Development and Marketing Manager for Flowcrete Group said: "I'm delighted to announce that both Deckshield ID and Deckcoat EP have been recognised as eco-friendly flooring options by the Singapore Green Labelling Scheme. This certification is recognised globally and will go a long way to increasing the products credibility in an area where sustainable development is at the forefront of the construction industry."
Deckshield ID represents a low VOC, solvent-free deck coating formulation based on a water-borne polyurethane chemistry that has been specifically designed to deal with the unique demands of multi-level parking environments. The system offers enhanced durability and exhibits crack-bridging properties to accommodate thermal cycling as well as any dynamic movement of the structure.
Deckshield ID has a proven track record all over the world with 500,000 square metres of the material recently installed at The Dubai Mall – one of the world's largest retail developments – located in the United Arab Emirates and a further 150,000 square metres of the system selected for the adjoining multi-storey parking structure at Mumbai Airport's new Terminal 2 development in India.
Deckcoat EP is a low VOC, solvent-free epoxy car park deck coating system that provides a colourful, watertight and hardwearing surface for intermediate and basement decks of multi-storey car parking structures as well as other trafficable suspended floors. The system has proved popular in Singapore, with a recent high-profile installation at Capita Malls Star Vista development in Buona Vista where over 40,000 square metres of the product have been laid.
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Flowcrete supplies world-class seamless flooring solutions to transform environments across the globe including; decorative seamless resins, waterproof car park deck coating systems, seamless resin terrazzo, durable antimicrobial flooring, fast curing systems, corrosion protection and self-levelling underlayments.
Flowcrete's ambitious and dedicated team, led by President Craig Brookes, is inspired by excellence in people, products and service as well as continual innovation and sustainable growth. Flowcrete continues to use its global expertise to introduce environmentally friendly, hygienic and aesthetically attractive floors to create a better and more sustainable world.
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Justice Minister Peter MacKay recently wrote a letter to iPolitics in response to an August 25 column by Michael Harris. In his letter MacKay comments on the MacKay-Orchard deal that he and I signed May 31, 2003, giving him the leadership of the PC Party.
Mr. MacKay, referring to the merger of the PC Party with the Canadian Alliance which he engineered along with Stephen Harper, writes that "with regards to Mr. Harris' memory on the merger, it is plainly flawed. After winning the PC leadership in 2003, I publicly disclosed the deal signed by Mr. Orchard wherein he agreed in writing that talks could take place — and they did. This was after consulting with caucus, the Senate, House, elected party executives and the 301 riding association presidents, and then holding an inclusive national referendum endorsed by over 90 per cent of the membership. A reunited, competitive federal Conservative party emerged. This restored real democracy in Canada and allowed us to replace a scandal-ridden Liberal government."
A few days earlier, Mr. MacKay's former chief of staff, John MacDonell, commented on the Michael Harris column as well: "Mr. Harris refers to Mr. MacKay's historic role in the merger of the Progressive Conservative Party with the Canadian Alliance, referring to an agreement with David Orchard. That agreement expressly allowed for merger talks with the Canadian Alliance, and following those talks it was not Mr. MacKay who merged the parties, but the members of the parties themselves who made the decision to do so, voting over 90 per cent in favour. That's called democracy, and it is a good thing, Mr. Harris."
In response to both: At no time did I ever agree, in writing or any other way, to allow for merger talks with the Canadian Alliance.
I ran for the leadership of the PC Party in 2003 on a platform of rebuilding the PC Party and expressly rejecting a merger or joint candidates with the Canadian Alliance, a party I saw as far removed from the historic PC Party of Canada and its pro-Canadian nation-building roots going back to John A. Macdonald.
After the first ballot of the leadership convention I was in second place with 640 votes, behind Peter MacKay's 1,080, with Jim Prentice and Scott Brison at 478 and 431 respectively. When Brison was forced off the ballot he threw his support to Prentice and it was clear that I was in a position to decide which of the two frontrunners would become the new party leader.
As a result I was approached with varying degrees of urgency by representatives of both Mr. Prentice and Mr. MacKay. Mr. MacKay's representative was Senator Noel Kinsella (now Speaker of the Senate). Mr. Kinsella approached me and began his proposal on behalf of Peter MacKay. He wanted me to support Mr. MacKay and stated right off the bat that Mr. MacKay would agree to "no truck or trade with the Canadian Alliance." Mr. Prentice's representatives did not make that commitment, although they offered other things.
I let Senator Kinsella know that I also wished to have a review of the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and NAFTA, a commitment to greater protection of the environment, and a clean-up at the party's head office. After a brief discussion Senator Kinsella left, telling me he was going to talk things over with his candidate. Shortly after, I received a telephone call from him saying, "We have an agreement."
Soon after Mr. MacKay, Senator Kinsella and Fred Doucet met with me, my brother and campaign manager Grant Orchard, and my senior adviser Marjaleena Repo in my hotel room at the Crowne Plaza. Mr. MacKay and I put our agreement in writing, signed it, shook hands and photographs were taken all around. MacKay commented on the historic pen we had just used. (You can see the signed agreement here.)
The agreement stated right off the top that: "1) No merger, joint candidates w Alliance. Maintain 301." (The original wording of this point one was, "No merger, talks, joint candidates w Alliance. Maintain 301." MacKay asked if we could remove the word "talks" so he could feel free to talk with all parties in the House on a day-to-day basis regarding parliamentary matters. I had no trouble with this and we struck the word "talks" out.)
301 was the provision of the PC Constitution requiring the party to run a candidate in all 301 ridings in the country. It was added to the party constitution in 1999 expressly to prevent any takeover or electoral cooperation with the Canadian Alliance and to keep the PC Party an independent force in Canadian politics.
On the basis of the signed agreement we went back to the convention floor, I offered my support to Mr. MacKay, and the rest is history. With the support of my delegates, Mr. MacKay easily won the party leadership. We made the agreement public right there on the convention floor.
When I met with MacKay some time after the convention, he reassured me that I would have no reason to be uneasy, that he would honour his solemn commitment with me that there would be no merger with the Canadian Alliance. He repeated what he had said throughout the leadership race, both publicly and privately: "I am not the merger candidate." Meeting with his chief of staff, Rick Morgan, a few weeks later, I was once again assured that anything I might have heard about "talks" between the two parties simply involved strategy in the House of Commons. I had no reason to fear anything more.
Some weeks later I heard on the news that Peter MacKay and Stephen Harper would be holding a press conference announcing the merger of the two parties. Later that evening I got a phone call from Mr. MacKay. He had been "true to our agreement," he said. I asked how he could say that when what he was about to do was a complete and utter betrayal of our signed agreement. "I thought you might feel that way," he replied.
As for democracy, the members of the much larger Alliance party voted for the merger in their own party referendum, then flooded into the PC Party, taking out second memberships. They then voted a second time, this time as newly minted members of the PC Party, enabling them to vote our party out of existence. Prominent Alliance members even set up a website, 2cards.ca, urging Alliance members to join the PC Party to overwhelm its membership and carry the coming PC referendum.
Thus came about what PC Senator Lowell Murray referred to as a "coup, similar to what we have seen in some countries, when the constitution is suspended and a new order ratified in a quick plebiscite." The historic founding party of Canada — the party of Macdonald, Georges-Etienne Cartier, R.B. Bennett and John Diefenbaker, of the national railway, the Canadian Wheat Board, the Bank of Canada, the CBC and the creation of one country from sea to sea — ceased to exist. Its name and colours had been stolen by Mr. Harper and the Reform/Alliance party.
Anyone who objected was sidelined. My PC membership was pulled and I was expressly barred from observing the new party's first convention in Montreal. Joe Clark, Lowell Murray, Flora Macdonald, Sinclair Stevens, Norman Atkins and countless other PC members were left without a political home. Mr. Harper went on to mold the party into a right-wing U.S. Republican-style political party that is all about dismantling the national institutions that our founders worked so hard to create.
And Peter MacKay has been right at Stephen Harper's side every step over the last seven years. The idea that Mr. MacKay, as Canada's chief legal officer, can now claim that I "agreed in writing" that merger talks could take place is a blatant falsehood which casts a dark shadow over the credibility of the leading representative of our nation's system of justice.
David Orchard is an author, farmer and political commentator who twice contested for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. He helped launch Citizens Concerned About Free Trade (CCAFT), a non-partisan citizens organization, in 1985. He's the author of The Fight for Canada: Four Centuries of Resistance to American Expansionism.
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The antioxidant activity of citrus juices is 10 times higher than previously thought, according to a new analysis conducted by researchers from the University of Granada and published in the journal Food Chemistry.
Many of the chemicals that naturally occur in plant foods function as antioxidants, removing the free radical chemicals that cause cellular and DNA damage in the body and have been linked to various chronic diseases and many of the symptoms of aging. Citrus fruits are particularly high in antioxidants, and many researchers have suggested this as a potential cause for their many health benefits.
70 percent of antioxidants were going uncounted
To date, researchers have estimated the antioxidant potential of foods by simulating the digestion of food in the small intestine, in order to only measure antioxidants that can actually be used by the body. This method only allows the measurement of antioxidants in liquid form, however.
"The problem is that the antioxidant activity of the solid fraction (the fibre) isn't measured, as it's assumed that it isn't beneficial," researcher Jose Angel Rufian Henares said. "However, this insoluble fraction arrives at the large intestine and the intestinal microbiota can also ferment it and extract even more antioxidant substances, which we can assess with our new methodology."
In order to correct his limitation, the researchers developed a new laboratory method, called "global antioxidant response" (GAR), to simulate the digestion of food not just in the small intestine but the entire gut. This allows an estimate of the antioxidant activity of solid foods.
According to the GAR method of analysis, the antioxidant contents of many foods have been drastically underestimated and will need to be revised. For example, traditional antioxidant activity tests deliver a value of approximately 2.3 mmol Trolox/L for orange juice. The GAR method, in contrast, delivers a value of 23 mmol Trolox/L.
"The antioxidant activity is, on average, ten times higher than that which everyone thought up until now, and not just in juices, but also in any other kind of food analysed with this methodology," researcher Rufian Henares said.
The researchers found that 70 percent of the antioxidant capability of orange juice came from soluble fiber, rather than liquids. Based on the new values, they estimated that as much as 12 percent of the antioxidant content of the Spanish diet comes from citrus juices.
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A stay at Jasper Hotel places you in the heart of Melbourne, walking distance from Queen Victoria Market and Melbourne City Baths. This 4-star hotel is close to Federation Square and Crown Casino.
Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an indoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. This hotel also features babysitting/childcare (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, where you can enjoy drinks at a bar and dine alfresco (weather permitting). Or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily for a fee.
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Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and a computer station. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center, conference space, and meeting rooms. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
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Spy Kids fans are in for a big surprise – former child star Alexa Vega isn't a little girl anymore!
The 25-year-old, who's best known for playing Carmen Cortez in the family adventure series, says her latest role in Machete Kills is anything but wholesome.
"It's edgy, it's kickass," the newly engaged star tells PEOPLE of her provocative new role in the film, out Oct. 11. "I think every girl wants to be a badass."
"I'm excited for people to see me in a new light without going over the top," she adds, noting that she's spent years slowly trying to shed her child-star image.
"Making that transition takes so long because you don't want to lose your audience and you don't want to shock them too much," Vega explains. "So you try to take little steps at a time and take on different roles."
But her role as Killjoy in Machete Kills – which is directed by Spy Kids helmer Robert Rodriguez – is more of a giant leap forward.
"It doesn't get more badass than a metal bra and leather chaps!" she says about playing a seductive, no-nonsense vixen who's packing some serious heat.
Killjoy, she notes, is "the right-hand woman" to Sofia Vergara's character, Madame Desdemona, who's "the head honcho at the whorehouse."
RELATED: Alexa Vega on Fiancé: How I Knew He Was the One
Fighting for the Role
"I wouldn't say Killjoy is good or bad. She works in the brothel and her job is to make sure that her girls are always safe – whether it's a good guy that comes in and causes trouble, or a bad guy who comes in and causes trouble. And Machete might get in the way of that a little bit, so they may have a little fight," Vega teases.
But Vega admits she had to campaign to get the role. When she asked her friend Rodriguez if he had a role for her in the film, things didn't quite go according to plan.
"He was like, 'Oh my gosh, no – I would never let you do that," says Vega, adding that "I'm like a daughter to him."
She made a compelling case. "I was like, 'Look, I'm always playing these younger roles' – which I love and I'm going to milk it for as long as I can because you can only play young roles for so long," she recalls with a laugh.
Making the Transition
"But," she adds, "I also want to make that transition and I want to do it right. I don't think people take me seriously when I walk into a room – and I know I can do it."
Rodriguez asked her to come in and read for the role, which was originally intended for an extra.
"I really had to prove myself. I had to show up on set and own it. And if I gave him even a hint of hesitation whatsoever, he would've pulled the plug and said, 'Get out of here!" she says with a laugh. "Winning him over was pretty cool."


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A person with haemophilia is at risk of intracranial haemorrhage caused by spontaneous or traumatic events, potentially resulting in long-term disability. Early initiation of timely treatment is essential to prevent this. In developing countries, morbidity and mortality is common in intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) cases with haemophilia as a result of patients and family members having inadequate knowledge, lack of awareness regarding referral, lack of availability of treatment products, and delays in the treatment decision. These barriers can potentially be managed by the haemophilia nurse taking responsibility for the coordination of care. This case report addresses the nurse-coordinated care of a haemophilic patient with ICH in a developing country, and may provide insight into the benefits of a haemophilia nurse undertaking a coordinating role.
1. Antunes SV, Vicari P, Cavalheiro S, Bordin JO. Intracranial haemorrhage among a population of haemophilic patients in Brazil. Haemophilia 2003; 9(5): 573-7. Available from: http://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2516.2003.00789.x (accessed 7 November 2017).
2. Witmer C. M., Raffini, L. J., & Manno, C. S. (2007). Utility of computed tomography of the head following head trauma in boys with haemophilia. Haemophilia, 13(5), 560-566. http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2516.2007.01546.x (accessed 7 November 2017).
3. Khair K, Chaplin S. What is a nurse-led service? A discussion paper. Journal of Haemophilia Practice 2017;4(1): 1-10. Available from: http://doi.org/10.17225/jhp00100 (accessed 7 November 2017).
4. Riley L, Womack M, Zappa S. Chapter 8: Emergency room care. In: Nurses' Guide to Bleeding Disorders. National Hemophilia Foundation, 1995. Available from: https://www.hemophilia.org/sites/default/files/document/files/Nurses-Guide-Chapter-8-Emergency-Room-Care.pdf (accessed 7 November 2017).
5. Sahni R, Jesse, W. Management of intracerebral hemorrhage. Vascular Health and Risk Management 2007; 3(5): 701-9.
6. Haddad S, Arabi Y. Critical care management of severe traumatic brain injury in adults. Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine 2012; 20(1): 12. Available from: http://doi.org/10.1186/1757-7241-20-12 (accessed 7 November 2017).
7. Chandy M. Treatment Options in the Management of Hemophilia in Developing Countries. Treatment of Hemophilia, 37. World Federation of Hemophilia, 2005. Available from: http://www.hemophiliabangalore.org/PdfFile(H)/Treatment_Options_Dev_Countries.pdf (accessed 7 November 2017).


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Need help with the fourth mission? Well look no further! Just follow my step by step guide and you'll complete it perfectly in no time! Anyway, enough talk, lets get on with the mission guide:
First, click on G. Then, ask him about the fur and then about the avalanche. When he's done speaking, ask him about the life preserver shooter. He will open the gadget room. Round off the conversation and enter the room. Next look around the room until you find this:
Then pick up the life preserver shooter (top left), add it to your inventory, and go to the lighthouse. Look round until you find the rope in the boat:
Then add it to your inventory and proceed to the ski village. When you get there, talk to the crying penguin and say you'll help him, pick up the tuft of white fur beneath the ski lift mechanism, then enter the Sport Shop. Once inside, look around for the green penguin manakin and click on the belt. this will happen:
Put the belt into your inventory, then go back outside. Once back in the ski village, click on the end of the ski lift to zoom in. Then, take the belt out of your inventory and click on the mechanism with it. Once it is firmly in place, zoom out again and talk to the penguin. Then enter the Ski Lodge. Look around until you find this:
Click on the rod to pick it up then put it in your inventory. Combine the rod with the rope and life preserver shooter, then make your way to the mountain. Go down Ridge Run and work out by trial and error your route down the mountain. When you reach the end of the route, click on the end with the gadget you made.
Once the gadget is in place, move the cursor with the gadget to where the sticks are and click. This gets rid of the sticks. Then, click on the penguin underneath the sticks and drag him across to above the penguuin below the one on the branch and click. Then, when back up, click on the penguin on the branch and put all three behind the rock. This puts the final penguin within reach. Pick up the other three and click above the fourth. Well done! All penguins rescued!
When you return to the mountain, click on G and give him the white fur. Round off the conversation and you've completed the mission! Well done!
For guides on the other secret agent missions, look in my blog's secret agent missions category.
Until next time…
Waddle on!
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Tour Code: 12489P9
Duration: 8 days
Kerry's unique character is drawn from its unequalled diversity of land and seascapes while its offshore islands add another dimension to the beauty of the coastline frequently dotted with castles, forts and watchtowers. Warm summers and mild winters produce many sub-tropical and alpine species of flora while the temperate ocean waters, heated by the Gulf Stream, produce magnificent underwater vistas with whales, dolphins, seals and even turtles being frequent visitors.
Day 1
Arrive in Killarney. A detailed information pack will be awaiting you on arrival at your guesthouse.
Day 2
Hike Killarney National Park and through Esknamucky Glen to the heritage town of Kenmare.
Walk Details: Distance: 22kms. Duration: 6 hours. Max. Height: 400m.
Day 3
Hike from Kenmare to the village of Sneem via Templenoe. Pass Kenmare Bay, experience views of the Beara Peninsula and the Caha Mountains.
Walk Details: Distance: 23kms. Duration: 6.5 hours. Max. Height: 300m.
Day 4
Hike from Sneem, following an old 'butter road' to the little village of Caherdaniel.
Walk Details: Distance: 19kms. Duration: 5.5 hours. Max. Height: 400m.
Day 5
Hike from Caherdaniel, to Waterville. Coastal views of the Skellig Islands and Ballinskelligs Bay.
Walk Details: Distance: 16kms. Duration: 5 hours. Max. Height: 350m.
Day 6
Starting at Mastergeehy, hike to Caherciveen with views of the Dingle Peninsula and Kenmare Bay.
Walk Details: Distance: 24kms. Duration: 6.5 hours. Max. Height: 400m.
Day 7
Hike from Caherciveen along the northern shores of the peninsula to Glenbeigh.
Walk Details: Distance: 24kms. Duration: 6.5 hours. Max. Height: 350m.
Day 8
Skirt the slopes of Seefin Mountain down to the Caragh valley following the Caragh River to Blackstones Bridge.
Walk Details: Distance: 14kms. Duration: 4 hours. Max. Height: 350m.
Day 9
Follow the shores of Lough Acoose and walk along the MacGillycuddy Reeks following an old 'droving' path to the Black Valley
Walk Details: Distance: 21kms. Duration: 6 hours. Max. Height: 400m.
Day 10
From the Black Valley you follow the shores of the Upper Lake of Killarney
Walk Details: Distance: 22kms. Duration: 6 hours. Max. Height: 400m.
Day 11
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NASHVILLE (AP) – Tennessee Republican leaders say they're willing to talk with concerned Muslims about legislation that would make it a felony to follow some versions of the Islamic code known as Shariah, even though activists say their requests for discussion have gone unheard.
The proposal, which is drawing national attention, represents the boldest legislative attempt yet to limit how Muslims worship.
Shariah is a set of core principles that most Muslims recognize as well as a series of rulings from religious scholars. It covers many areas of life and different sects have different versions of the code they follow.
Muslim groups fear the measure would outlaw central tenets of Islam, such as praying five times a day toward Mecca, abstaining from alcohol or fasting for Ramadan.
The bill's sponsor, Republican Sen. Bill Ketron of Murfreesboro, said the proposal exempts the peaceful practice of Islam, but seeks to condemn those "who take Shariah law to the other extreme" and gives state and local law enforcement officials "a powerful counterterrorism tool."
Republicans say they're open to talking to Muslims about whatever concerns they have about the legislation.
"I'll sit down with anybody and talk to them," said Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey of Blountville, who acknowledged he hasn't seen the bill, but plans to examine it. "I don't think I've ever turned down a group that wants to meet with me."
Last year, Ramsey, a gubernatorial candidate at the time, was criticized by a national Muslim rights group for questioning whether Islam is a religion or a cult.
When a reporter referred to the incident this week, Ramsey said: "There's a portion of Islam that I think is a cult."
Ketron said he's also open to discussions, as well as Republican House Speaker Beth Harwell of Nashville. Ketron said members of the Muslim community have not contacted him concerning the measure.
Remziya Suleyman, policy coordinator for the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, said that's not true. She said Muslim community leaders and others outraged over the legislation tried to contact its sponsors before and after it was proposed.
"Community leaders have reached out to the sponsors, and it's the sponsors of the bill who have not returned the calls," said Suleyman, whose organization was among several civil rights and interfaith groups that held a news conference earlier this week to oppose the proposal.
When asked about the anti-Shariah legislation, House Speaker Pro Tempore Judd Matheny of Tullahoma told an Associated Press reporter "no comment."
If there is discussion, opponents of the measure say they will ask for it to be pulled.
"The heart and soul of this bill is an egregious assault against the Muslim community and it needs to disappear," said Gadeir Abbas, an attorney with the Washington, D.C.-based Council on American-Islamic Relations.
At least 13 states have bills pending that would bar judges from considering Shariah in legal decisions, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures, but none of those proposals is as strict as what Tennessee is weighing.
If the law is passed in Tennessee, it could face a legal challenge. A law passed in November by Oklahoma voters banning the use of Shariah law in state courtrooms was blocked by a federal judge pending the resolution of a lawsuit calling it unconstitutional.
Read SB1028/HB1353 at: www.legislature.state.tn.us
Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition: www.tnimmigrant.org
Council on American-Islamic Relations: www.cair.com
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An adult revisiting favorite childhood haunts may encounter an odd sensation: The old backyard, the neighborhood playground and the high-school football field are, strangely enough, infinitely smaller than memory would have it.
Maybe that's because, from a child's point of view, everything is larger than life.
It's that particular perspective -- the world seen, heard and felt at floor level -- that accounts for the considerable charm of "The Rugrats Movie," an entertaining feature-length adaptation of the top-rated, Emmy-winning animated show on cable's Nickelodeon channel.
That kid's-eye-view effect is telescoped at the start of the film. Four explorers struggle up a mountain, grasp for a golden object, flee from a giant rolling rock, run through a tunnel and gasp as the ground opens up at their feet. They tumble to the ground, and the "Raiders of the Lost Ark" parody reverts back to an everyday unsuccessful attack on the kitchen refrigerator.
The "Raiders" reference is an added bonus to the amusing sequence, a technique that will be familiar to viewers of the "Rugrats" television show. While decidedly meant for children, the TV program is so popular, in part, because of its creators' willingness to make occasional concessions to the adults in the audience. This holds true for much of the big-screen incarnation of the series as well.
The filmmakers, for instance, jest about parenting fears and fads with a sequence at the Lipschitz Maternity Arts Building. There, newborns may begin their lives in a traditional setting or underwater at the aquatic immersion room -- or even amid the dirt and dust of a potato field in the Old Country room.
Furthermore, "This World Is Something New to Me," the first of several musical numbers, has newborns celebrating their arrival with spot-that-voice cameos by Beck, Jakob Dylan of the Wallflowers, Patti Smith, Iggy Pop, Lisa Loeb, The B-52's, Laurie Anderson, Lou Rawls, Lenny Kravitz, and members of A Tribe Called Quest, the Violent Femmes, Cypress Hill and En Vogue. The song and the score were written by Mark Mothersbaugh of the '70s new-wave act Devo. No Doubt, Elvis Costello and Rakim are among the other contributors to a soundtrack that includes a remake of Blondie's "One Way or Another."
Meanwhile, the plot revolves around the four refridgerator raiders: Tommy Pickles (E.G. Daily), his best friend Chuckie Finster (Christine Cavanaugh), and the DeVille twins Phil and Lil (both Kath Soucie) embark on an adventure that's sparked by the birth of Tommy's little brother, Dil (Tara Charendoff).
The Pickles, back home from the hospital, are faced with familiar family-life struggles. Tommy, feeling left out by mom Didi (Melanie Chartoff) and dad Drew (Michael Bell), a failed inventor, is torn between "sponsitility" to his baby brother and loyalty to friends.
Those bonds are tested when the four toddlers, attempting to return the pesky Dil to the "hopsicle," inadvertently wind up lost in the woods aboard the Reptar Wagon invented by Drew. Tyrannical cousin Angelica Pickles (Cheryl Chase), hoping to retrieve her favorite doll, brings along her dog Spike on an expedition in search of the others.
A media circus, led by sleazy Big Action News reporter Rex Pester (Tim Curry), ensues. The kids, meanwhile, flee from various threats, including banana-crazed monkeys, a frightening wolf and a strange wizard. Forest rangers Margaret (Whoopi Goldberg) and her inept boss Frank (David Spade) follow the trail of the children.
Along the way, quick references are made to "Bambi," "A Cry in the Dark" and "2001: A Space Odyssey."
"The Rugrats Movie" and its cinematic kin are probably critic-proof: Fans of the small-screen series (and their parents) will show up at theaters regardless of reviewers' evaluations. Nonetheless, creators/producers Arlene Klasky and Gabor Csupo and their team, to their credit, have turned out entertaining fare, a cut above the competition, that requires no apologies. Sorry, Barney, but nice-guy mindlessness isn't everything.
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Japan will hold 2020 summer Olympic Games in almost 3 years.
How Japan will deal with the issues of environmental protection against the plastic waste?
Let us talk about the news and other information related and expected near future situation.
■Hiring hydrogen for automobiles
We expect hiring hydrogen for commuting vehicles between athlete village and the athlete stadium in stead of gasoline fueled vehicles as a typical example of environment protection.
As a benefit of hydrogen vehicles, no emission of carbon dioxide is expected which is an ideal technology to prevent the earth warming.
However, as of today there are still drawbacks and technical innovation and development by automobile manufacturers are required.
■Expected problems of plastic wastes generated by spectators
This is the area we can offer our technology to address the issue as a manufacturer of plastic to oil converting machine.
Many visitors from overseas and domestic Japanese spectators are expected to Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020.
Especially in hot summer weather in Japan, drinks consumption at stadiums served with paper and plastic cups and pet bottles will increase significantly.
All the wastes during the period will be either incinerated or treated with plastic to oil machine of our company.
In order to make Olympic Games successful, the cooperation by spectators to the games in making wastes segregation is indispensable.
■Plastic waste segregation as a custom in social life
When we make travel abroad outside Japan, we are surprised with variation of different culture or customs.
Same experience you may have during your first visit to Japan.
Apart from such culture difference, the plastic waste is common environment problem issue throughout world whichever country you may live.
If, in your country, there is no custom of segregation of waste plastics, we hope your experience in Japan would promote such custom.
■We are also interested in knowing about what you are doing to deal with waste plastic issues in your country.
There might be a specifically good way or custom in your country which other country people don't know.
We hope Tokyo Olympic Games might offer a chance to exchange consideration about the waste plastics issues to build brighter comfortable future!


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You start by betting whatever amount you want on one to three hands, before the cards are even dealt, and if you don't bet on a hand, it isn't played. Then, the cards are dealt, two to each hand face up and the last card goes to the dealer, face down. Then, based on the cards dealt, you can see if you need insurance, decide to Double, Split, Stand or Hit making sure that you understand the terms of each action and that some of them require you place an additional bet. This is just very general info on the game, but if you really want to review the details, within each game in the mobile site you can click on the 'i' on the top, left hand side of the screen to read the full rules, betting options and any other important or relevant information.
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There are a lot of methods out there for creating a brilliant organic garden. All you need to do is find out what they are, and then use them.
Allow your children to actively participate in planting your organic garden. The benefits for your children will be a closer bond with nature and an understanding of where food comes from.
Let your children be involved in your organic gardening efforts. A garden can be a great learning experience for your children, and it gives you a chance to bond while producing healthy food.
If you want to spend more quality time outdoors with your children, why not allowing them to help you with your gardening? Children find it fun to pick strawberries and love to assist with the harvest if they get some yummy treats as they work.
If you're planning on gardening inside, the first thing you should consider is an adequate light source. If you want indoor plants, choose specimens that can grow in relatively dark places. If you want to grow a plant which requires more light, you can invest in grow-lights.
Before planting your favorite perennials, you must first prepare the ground. Simple slice into the soil with a spade, flip the turf, and mulch the area with 3 to 4 inches of wood chips. Give this area at least a few weeks, then you can dig into the area and plant the new perennials.
Keep your gardening tools close by to maximize gardening efficiency. Keep the tools in a big bucket, or store them in strong pockets in your pants. You should be able to do your garden work quickly if you keep a trowel, gloves, small pruning shears, and other handy devices close to you.
As your seeds sprout, they require less warmth than before. It's important to move the plants away from any heat source as they grow larger. Remove plastic films on containers to prevent warmth and humidity from penetrating them. Unless you closely monitor your seedlings, you may not move them in time.
When working in the garden, try to work as efficiently as possible. Don't spend 30 minutes searching for a tool. Keep your tools well-maintained and stored away in a designated place. That way you always know where they are and they are ready to use when you need them. A good way to keep your tools at hand is to buy a tool belt or utility pants with many large pockets.
Do not underestimate pine as great mulch. Some plants do better in soil with high acidity as they are highly acidic themselves. Use pine needles to increase the acid level in your soil if you have plants that require higher acid. Cover the surface of the ground with a two-inch layer of the pine needles; as the needles break down, they will release acid into the soil and nourish your plants.
Use plastic bags to cover muddy gardening shoes. This lets you be able to return to the garden without interrupting your work.
Put coffee ground into your soil. These coffee grounds have many nitrogenous nutrients that your plants could use. Nitrogen is often the most important nutrient when it comes to plants thriving, and a solid source of nitrogen, like coffee grounds, urea, or compost, can boost growth speed and increase height.
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When planting your organic garden, spacing is an important thing to keep in mind. Leave a little more space than you think your full grown plant will need to make up for overgrowth. This will give you enough room to work around your garden without smashing any plants. Plan your garden accordingly, and make sure the right distance is between the seeds.
When you want to harvest the produce in your organic garden, always have an old laundry basket to hand. It makes a great strainer for your vegetables. After you have rinsed your produce in the laundry basket, the water will just drain right out the sides.
When creating a compost pile, use dried plant materials and green plants in equal parts. Garden wastes, such as grass clippings, are classified as green materials. For the dry end of the spectrum, think of things like paper and cardboard, sawdust, hay, etc. Avoid using animal manure, charcoal or diseased plants in your compost.
One unusual tip in organic gardening, is to "pet" your seedlings often. Use your hands or a piece of cardboard and lightly ruffle the seedling about one or two times a day. This may sound strange, but research has proven that doing this will help your plants grow bigger than if they were not petted at all.
Do you want to get rid of weeds in a natural way? Use a lot of layers of newspaper in order to achieve weed control. Weeds need sun for growth, just like any other plant. The layers of newspaper over the weeds will block out the light and kill them. Newsprint also breaks down well, incorporating itself into the compost. Cover the newspaper with a thick layer of mulch for a more attractive look.
For claiming your crops are credible and truly organic, get organic garden certified. This will increase sales and shows your customers they've been buying from the best.
While organic gardening costs more and requires more effort, the produce that will come out of your garden will be healthier for you. Although the chemicals may claim greater results, using organic methods to tame your garden will do less harm to your body, and the environment.
Calibrate how much you water based upon the time of the year and the weather conditions. Depending upon whether it is morning, noon or night, the chemical composition of your local water supply and soil type may determine your water usage needs. For instance, if you live in a warm, humid climate watering the leaves can cause leaf fungus. Water the roots with care.
When you water too much, then you can actually harm your plants due to the fact that the roots can't get the nutrients they need. If you are going to water your plants outdoors, you should first check the weather for you area to see if any rain is coming that day. If rain is on its way, you are probably safe to skip watering duties for the day.
Over-watering plants is counterproductive, as too much water reduces plants' ability to absorb nutrients from the surrounding soil. Check the weather forecast before you water any of your outdoor plants to see if rain is expected that day. Depending on the weather, you might want to skip watering for the day.
Change your garden beds every year. Planting your garden in the same area every year will allow fungus to grow there as well. These plant killing phenomena can lay dormant down in the dirt, waiting and willing to strike your next year's plants. Different plants have different immunities and vulnerabilities. Changing what you plant where will naturally stave off fungus and disease.
Feeling in harmony with the earth is a benefit of gardening as a hobby, and this holds especially true when it comes to organic gardening. This method of gardening will give you a deep understanding of the way plants grow, from beginning to end.
If you want your starts to thrive, take the time to look underneath the ground. Look out for green starts that are lush that might have bad root systems when you start purchasing tomato seedlings to help your organic garden prosper. As time goes by, the starts will begin to fall off, but you shouldn't transplant your seedlings until this happens.
To get a good start, look below the surface! Look out for green starts that are lush that might have bad root systems when you start purchasing tomato seedlings to help your organic garden prosper. The first start remains attached to the developing seedlings for many weeks. Until these sneaky starts fall away, the plant will not grow.
Research botanical insecticide formulas, as they are often quite effective in eradicating pests. All insecticides are strong, including botanical ones. Natural insecticide are more environmentally friendly, in part, because they decay quickly and become harmless.
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It only takes a few simple steps to whip up an amazing garden for all of your perennials. Use a spade to slice beneath the turf and flip it. Next, the area should be buried in a three- to four-inch layer of wood chips. Wait a few weeks and then plant your perennials into the brand new bed.
When you are gardening, you should know what you can and cannot use in an organic garden. Instead of chemical fertilizers, use natural alternatives. A good example to use is compost. Using organic fertilizers is much more beneficial than using inorganic ones, because they do not cause toxic chemicals to enter and buildup in the the soil and drinking water as the inorganic ones do.
When mulching your flowerbed or garden, most people recommend adding about three inches of mulch. In addition to adding aesthetic beauty, the mulch will nourish your soil and help it retain water more easily while preventing weeds from growing.
This is a very easy organic gardening tip! When deciding what to plant, opt for flowers, grasses and shrubs that are native to your area. Plants that are naturally suited to your environmental parameters are unlikely to require the degree of fertilization and chemical pest protection that would have to be expended on other plants. Actually, native plants coexist beautifully with compost–especially if it contains other native plant matter.
When organic gardening, it is important to know how properly make an ideal bed for your plants. You do this by slicing underneath the turf using an appropriate tool. Next, flip the turf, and spread a few inches worth of wood chips across the area. Wait a few weeks before planting in it.
You're probably aware that compost is very beneficial to organic gardens, but are you aware of what goes into it? Many people build their compost bins out of leaves and grass, scraps of food, hay and wood chips. This nutrient-rich mixture is preferable to commercial fertilizer.
An organic garden is a suitable home for practically any kind of plant. The diversity of what is available is almost overwhelming. Plants that favor an acid soil need adequate mulch. These types of plants should be mulched with a thick layer of pine needles around fall every year. When the needles begin to decompose, they then begin to deposit natural acid.
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Weeds bother all garden types, regardless of whether they are organic or not. This organic method of killing weeds is safer for both you and the environment.
Always know how to purchase plants that you would like to add into your organic garden. It is especially important to understand how to buy perennials and annuals. Purchase plants that have budded, but have not yet fully bloomed. The root system will grow stronger in budded plants than in blooming plants.
Always know how to purchase plants that you would like to add into your organic garden. When it comes to perennials and annuals, this is particularly important. You will need to purchase plants that are budded instead of in bloom. Therefore your root system within your garden can become stronger in the end.
Plant trees strategically to maximize the amount of natural share over your home. Your home will benefit from natural shade and so will your utility bill.
Find crops that are of a high value to grow in your garden. Certainly, different people place different ranges of values on various types of plants. By choosing plants that tend to be more expensive, growing your own versions will save you a great deal of money over time. So, plant things that you love and enjoy their results.
Be aware of how and when to water your organic garden plants. Try using a soaker hose. Soaker hoses can provide water directly to your plants' bases. This stops the water from evaporating, which causes plants to lose moisture and become dehydrated after being watered. The best time to water your garden is early in the morning before the sun's rays get too strong.
Planting trees in such a way that your home is in the shadows of the trees is a good idea. You will not need to run air conditioners as much; in turn, it will help you to save money with utility bills, because the trees produce shade around your home.
By planting garlic around your garden, you can deter bugs from taking up residence. The strong odor will repel many destructive insects. You should ensure to plant garlic all around and near the plants which are likely to attract pests. An added benefit is that you can use the garlic in your cooking.
Left-over bits of fruits and their peels make a very inexpensive and fun way to create compost. The leftover bits from your kitchen make a great compost material that is virtually free and give your plants important nutrients.
Gardening is within everybody's reach, but you will only make the most of your gardening experience with knowledge. Make sure to use these organic tips.
When running your organic garden in the winter time, make a tent in your garden by using home materials. Stick old bean poles into bed corners Next, cover the tops of the poles with an old sheet or tarp. Bricks, or bags of soil can be used to hold down the edges. This simple tent ensures that your crops won't be damaged during the winter.


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When schedules get busy, healthy eating is one of the first things to fall by the wayside. Hit the reset button this week and get back to eating healthy with help from this 7-day dinner plan. The 500-calorie dinners in this meal plan will keep you feeling full and satisfied on fewer calories.
Curried Cauliflower Steaks with Red Rice & Tzatziki: In this healthy vegetarian dinner recipe, the aromatic flavor of red rice (or brown basmati, if you can't find red rice) works deliciously with the fragrant curry powder used to season the cauliflower steaks.
Make It a Meal: Top this dish with 1/3 cup chickpeas, to add a little extra protein and give this meal more staying power.
Spaghetti Squash with Roasted Tomatoes, Beans & Almond Pesto: Looking at a tangle of spaghetti squash tricks your brain into thinking you're about to eat a serving of eggy noodles, when in fact you get a nice calorie and carb savings with this healthy recipe.
Make It a Meal: Serve the spaghetti squash with a side salad. Combine 2 cups mixed greens with 2 tsp. each olive oil & red-wine vinegar.
Cod with Tomato Cream Sauce: This silky tomato sauce with a touch of cream makes mild-flavored cod sing with only a few simple ingredients.
Make It a Meal: Serve the cod and tomato sauce over 3/4 cup cooked brown rice, with a side salad. Combine 2 cups mixed greens with 2 tsp. each olive oil & red-wine vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
Loaded Spinach Salad: This loaded spinach salad combines fresh spinach, shredded carrot, sliced beets and hard-boiled egg tossed with a homemade blue cheese dressing for a healthier take on a traditional chopped salad. This satisfying spinach salad has 23 grams of protein to help you feel full, while keeping the calories in check.
Make It a Meal: Serve the salad with a whole-wheat dinner roll with an olive oil dipping sauce. Combine 1 Tbsp. olive oil with salt, pepper and dried Italian seasoning.
Sheet-Pan Chicken Fajitas: One sheet pan is all you'll need to whip up these zesty veggie-heavy chicken fajitas. They're quick and easy to make and cleanup is even faster!
Make It a Meal: Serve the fajitas with a side salad. Combine 2 cups mixed greens with 2 Tbsp. pico de gallo, 1/4 cup corn kernels and 2 tsp. each olive oil & lime juice.
Curried Scallop-Apple Salad: Curry complements seared scallops, tart apples and sweet dried cranberries, while toasted almonds add crunch, in this quick dinner salad.
Make It a Meal: Serve this salad with a whole-wheat pita round, brushed with 1 tsp. olive oil and toasted.
Taco Lettuce Wraps: Don't limit yourself to lettuce for this taco lettuce wrap recipe—any fresh green sturdy enough to wrap around 1/2 cup of filling works. Try it out with kale, chard or even cabbage.
Make It a Meal: Top the lettuce wraps with 1 Tbsp. each shredded Cheddar cheese. Serve with 1 serving of whole-grain tortilla chips and 1/4 cup salsa.
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I wanted to make sure all the readers of my blog in the region south of San Francisco, knew about this upcoming event at the Sunnyval Historical Society. You don't have to be a Sunnyvale resident to attend: the talk is about the orchards of the region, not just the town of Sunnyvale.
Sunnyvale, however, has done a great job of preserving its history. The city has a heritage apricot orchard, a museum and a wonderful historical society. I'll be signing books at the talk with the proceeds going to support their programs.
So, I wanted to make sure I spread the word. I'll be speaking at Sunnyvale's Heritage Park Museum, Monday, June 9, 2014, 7:30 p.m. at 570 E. Remington Drive, Sunnyvale. And here's a link to the Society's web site for more info. We're expecting a good crowd so come early!


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Foothills Art Center Members' Show 2017
Over 70 Pieces exhibited in a variety of media.
Opening Reception February 2, 6:00 p.m.
This Exhibit runs through March 2nd.
Foothills Art Center
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The Senate Judiciary's Subcommittee on Human Rights and Law heard testimony from Google Inc., Yahoo Inc., Cisco, Human Rights Watch, and the Global Internet Freedom Consortium (GIFC) this Tuesday regarding global internet freedom and corporate responsibility. A number of US companies have been criticized for restricting civilian access to information on the Web and for helping China track down "dissidents."
Cisco denied claims that its products are designed to facilitate censorship and monitoring after an internal document surfaced highlighting China's attempts to "combat 'Falun Gong' evil religion and other hostiles." Shiyu Zhou, deputy director of GIFC, argued that Cisco provided planning, construction, technical training, etc. to help China improve its online security, and that Cisco can no longer guarantee Congress that it is not aiding China's attempts to censor online speech. Yahoo has also faced criticism over the past two years after it released information to the Chinese government that led to the arrest of two Chinese journalists.
The subcommittee's chair, Richard Durbin (D-IL), said the Senate may draw up legislation similar to the House 'Global Online Freedom Act' (H.R. 275) which would make it illegal for US companies to release personal information about their users to countries that restrict internet access and use.
Subcommittee Testimony
NY Times – Cisco Denies Censorship Role
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Global Online Freedom Hearing
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Labels: censorship, cisco, global online freedom act, google, internet, law, technology, yahoo
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A custom recovery is a basically a recovery mode that has been developed by an independent developer. A custom recovery helps you to perform functions like backup/restore, Install custom ROMs, Install MODs and other low level operations on your Android Device. HTC Butterfly A.K.A HTC Drid DNA is a powerful phone that can be made even better if you install a custom recovery in it in order to allow yourself to root the device, install custom ROMs and various other Modifications. Here is a small tutorial to install a custom Recovery like TWRP or CWM on your HTC Butterfly J.
- HTC Butterfly/Droid DNA with unlocked bootloader.
- HTC drivers.
- Perform S-Off on your HTC Butterfly.
- Download TWRP recovery image(X920d / X920e) or CWM recovery image (X920d / X920e). ( Download the appropriate img file for X920d or X920e as per your model)
- Download Adb fastboot package.


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Matilda is a very special little girl in every way imaginable. She is brilliant but not arrogant. She's mischievous without being rude or bratty. And she discovers a love for reading that honestly inspired me to read more myself! Here are a few of the books young Matilda read (and I must admit I downloaded a few myself)
Classics! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and although I haven't watched the movie version, I can't help but wonder if it even came close to capturing the "magic" of the book.
If you haven't checked out The Life of Bon I suggest you take a visit and see what she has lined up for the upcoming books this year. The next book up is In Cold Blood by Truman Capote. Can't wait to check it out!


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Archive of Caplin Trader
Dev Week: Money Market POC
It is quite common in the Caplin Integration Team to write Proof of Concepts (POC) where we usually write adapter code that we integrate with new systems. For my DevWeek project I was doing a POC where I was integrating Reuters Money Market functionality within our existing RETToolkit API which…Read More
Fun with Text Encodings
Now that we are building robust internationalisation support into Caplin Trader, there are numerous testing scenarios that can put pressure on the computer running the tests. To avoid corruption, we need proper operating system support, editor support, and to thoroughly test every system that can access the locale files (eg….Read More
HTML5 Toolkits for Complex Web Applications
Embarking on developing a web application can be bewildering: there's no shortage of JavaScript toolkits of all different shapes and sizes but there's no guiding light. This article attempts to navigate through the maze of toolkits to assist making technology choices when building a web application.Read More
Testing APIs for Backwards Compatibility
A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Agile Framework Development and the various techniques that we have used here at Caplin to build our APIs in a way that is sympathetic to agile methodologies. One of the key problems with the iterative development of an API is how to…Read More
Adding an Observer to an Observable
The Observer design pattern is used in many applications. If you are unfamiliar with it, or need to remind yourself about the specifics, you can read about it at Wikipedia or MSDN. Caplin Trader even provides a helper class to take care of a lot of the boiler plate code: caplin.core.Observable. The…Read More


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That's when the younger boy pulled out a handgun and shot the 17-year old in the thigh. The shooter fled, but was later caught.
The shooting happened on school property, just outside the school doors.
From an article:
Police said on Friday that investigators have learned the 16-year-old suspect and 17-year-old shooting victim had been in a previous disagreement concerning a female Liberty student. When school was dismissed Thursday afternoon, the 17-year-old approached the 16-year-old outside the building, police said.There was an altercation, and the 16-year-old shot the 17-year-old once in the thigh with a handgun, investigators said.
The 17-year-old did not have a gun.
"The 17-year-old approached the shooter," Jackson police Capt. Tyreece Miller said. "If (the victim) had not approached (the shooter) we don't think he would have shot him."
The 16-year-old is charged with aggravated assault, carrying a weapon on school property, alteration of an item with permanent distinguishing numbers because the serial numbers had been altered on the handgun, and tampering with evidence.
The shooting victim remained in the hospital Friday in stable condition, police said.
The 16-year-old is charged with assault because authorities do not believe he intended to kill the victim, Miller said.
The gun's serial number had been filed off. Where did the boy get his gun?
Every gun in the hands of a child must first pass through the hands of an adult.