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"Bobbleheads don't do well in San Diego"
From PadresPublic.com by RJs Fro
It's the same line I hear from every single Padres employee that has come through the doors in the past few seasons: "Bobbleheads don't do well in San Diego."
And it's not like it's worded even remotely different either. It's verbatim. Word for word. Exactamundo. Twinsies. Well, you get the point. It's as if upon their hiring they are forced to watch a movie that brainwashes everything that they previously thought was right. Brown = Evil. Bobbleheads=don't do well in San Diego. I first heard that phrase uttered from an employee back in 2009 and have heard it more times than I can count since.
Word is spreading that there will be no bobblehead next year, but as we saw last year that could quickly change. And by quickly I mean 3 months into the season. I chatted with AJM last night about this topic. He wrote a great piece this morning about how his young daughter is a Chase Headley fan BECAUSE of the bobblehead. The AJM daughters are also very fond of Everth Cabrera (which they have a bobblehead of). Notice a trend here? They see that little bobblehead on their shelf every morning and start to get interested in that player.
This is kind of a .400 in '94/RJ's Fro co-posting. Perhaps I should drink a beer and film myself while writing, so I can make it a Padres and Pints post too? Nah, it's too early for that.
Let's take a look at all the bobblehead giveaways in Padres history and see how the attendance figures stack up. Keep in mind there are many things that factor into attendance (opponents, day of the week, month, pitching matchups, win/loss record, etc) but just for the sake of this post I won't go that in depth.
The first bobblehead giveaway was in 2001.
#1 The Friar July 1st 2001 (Sunday)
It's a pretty decent bobblehead but it was given away on a Sunday (the only one ever) and was just given away to only kids. It's kind of hard to factor this in to the overall equation under those conditions. It drew 27,401 which is 1,959 under the season average of 29,360. It was the #33 ranked home game of the year.
In 2003 they gave away 3 different bobbleheads. 2003 was a magical year….for promotions. The team was god awful, but the giveaways were killer!
#2 Dave Winfield May 3rd, 2003 (Saturday)
Earlier this year on .400 in '94 I had this to say about it:
"They had the Home uniform and the Away uniform, with both having him standing inside San Diego Stadium (AKA: Jack Murphy, AKA: Qualcomm). The likeness is pretty decent and the sideburns are amazing. The Home was the standard version given out and the Away version had a limited number of 3,100 (Winfield was #31). As an added bonus, 31 of the bobbleheads were autographed by Dave Winfield himself."
Attendance that night was 29,725 which was 4,662 above the season average of 25,063. It also ranked in at the #18 most attended home game that year. Pretty solid.
#3 Randy Jones May 31st, 2003 (Saturday)
Earlier this year:
"The Home was once again the standard version, and the Away had a limited number of 3,500 (RJ was #35). There were also 35 autographed by Randy Jones given out at random. Same story as the Winfield one, awesome promotion all around."
Attendance that night was 31,735 which was 6,672 above the season average of 25,063. It was the #14 most attended game that year. Another solid draw.
#4 The Chicken September 26th, 2003 (Friday)
"As a last minute add (not on the original promotional schedule), the Padres gave away a Chicken Bobblehead, er I mean body, on September 26th. I say that it is a bobble "body" because the Chicken's whole body moves as opposed to just his head. It's actually very fitting for a Chicken figure because it looks like he's dancing. The likeness is spot on too. They gave it away to commemorate his triumphant return to the Q and the Padres even won the game."
Attendance that night was 45,588 which was a staggering 20,525 above the season average of 25,063. It was the #6 most attended game that year. An amazing draw for a 96 loss team at that point. That is 3 solid and unique bobblehead ideas in 2003, that all drew really well.
#5 Jake Peavy August 27th, 2005 (Saturday)
What I said previously on the old .400 in '94 site:
"It has a button on the back that once pushed makes Jake start singing a lovely rendition of the "Go Cubs Go" song……either that or the sound of an engine revving up, I really can't remember."
It's an awful bobblehead. Bad idea. Bad execution. Just bad. It drew 32,585 which was 2,844 under the season average of 35,429. It was the #58 most attended game that year. The 63-65 Padres were facing the 51-78 Rockies. The starting pitching matchup consisted of two pitchers (Brian Lawrence and Sun-Woo Kim) with ERA's creeping up on 5.00. The Rockies never draw well in San Diego. August doesn't draw. There were so many things going against this giveaway it's not even funny.
#6 Bruce Bochy, Khalil Greene and Jake Peavy August 18th 2006 (Friday)
What I said back then:
"I just shudder to think that the last 2 bobblehead giveaways were a tri-fecta of magnetized mini bobbleheads & a baseball player in a NASCAR car."
Not as bad as the previous Peavy one, but the mini magenetic idea wasn't a good one. It still drew 35,196 which was 2,359 over the season average of 32,837. It ranked #31 on the season and is the second Friday bobblehead giveaway ever.
#7 Adrian Gonzalez 2008 (Date Unknown)
I like to refer to this one as Rubber Ducky Adrian. His face looks like a duck and it's made out of a plastic that is very similar to a rubber ducky. Oddly, this is the only one I don't have a giveaway date on so if you know let me know in the comments.
In 2010 the Padres gave away 5 bobbleheads. The player selections were odd at the time, considering Adrian Gonzalez and Heath Bell were on the team still, but overall they are decent bobbleheads. This post is getting long so I'll just give the attendance figures.
#8 David Eckstein April 17th, 2010 (Saturday)
This one drew 31,324 which is 5,006 over the season average of 26,318. It ranked #19 on the season.
#9 Chase Headley May 29th, 2010 (Saturday)
This one drew 25,956 which is 362 under the season average of 26,318. It ranked #37 on the season.
#10 Kyle Blanks June 19th, 2010 (Saturday)
#11 Clayton Richard July 31st, 2010 (Saturday)
This one drew 42,072 which is 15,754 over the season average of 26,318. It ranked #5 on the season.
#12 Everth Cabrera August 28th, 2010 (Saturday)
This one drew 37,424 which is 11,106 over the season average of 26,318. It ranked #12 on the season.
You push all the bobbleheads together and you get a cool background setting of Petco Park. It's been done (better) before, but I like the idea they were shooting for.
After having 4 of the 5 bobbleheads draw over the season average in 2010 you'd think they would take notice, right? Instead they release the schedule with only 1 bobblehead and it wasn't even a player. A mid-season addition to the promotional schedule would also finally give the fans their first Tony bobblehead. Not that one though.
#13 Bud Black May 7th, 2011 (Saturday)
#14 Tony Hawk August 19th, 2011 (Friday)
This one drew 26,065 which is 392 under the season average of 26,457. It ranked #35 on the season. This one was announced exactly 3 weeks before the giveaway. Cool idea and the bobblehead is pretty solid. A catch here is that only the first 5,000 fans received one of these so it's hard to factor that in as well.
2012 was bobblehead-less. In 2013 there were rumblings that bobbleheads would return though. Who could it be? Would Tony Gwynn, Trevor Hoffman or Jerry Coleman finally get their due? Nope. Chase Headley gets his second in 4 seasons. It also made my list of terrible moments in Padres promotions history earlier this year.
#15 Chase Headley April 13th, 2013 (Saturday)
So of the 15 bobbleheads given away at Padres games since 2001 only 4 have failed to draw the season average and 3 of the 4 had catches. But still, 11 of the 15 giveaways have gone over the season average. If you are reading this, Padres employees, I don't want to hear that bobbleheads don't do well in San Diego, because they do indeed do well. Even for sub-par bobbleheads (look at the Dodgers, Giants, A's, hell any other team actually for better ones) the fans still come. It's a travesty that 3 Padres legends and even Steve Garvey whose number 6 sits on the batters eye here, have NEVER had a bobblehead in the 12 seasons you have been giving them away. Quit making false excuses and make it happen in 2014.


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Spanish Reserve Association with Parliament seminar on NATO Reserves
Categories: News, Uncategorized
Spain's Reserve Forces Association FORE (Federación de Organizaciones de Reservistas de España) recently held a seminar in the Parliament in Madrid, on NATO's Reserve Forces. The seminar was well attended by members of Parliament – amongst whom a substantial number are either serving or past members of Spain's Armed Forces – and by the responsible people for the Reserve management of the Ministry of Defense and the Army.
The proceedings were opened by Pedro Argüelles Salaverría, a former member of the Spanish and European parliaments, former Vice Minister of Defense and President of the Asociación Atlántica Espanola. He stressed the ongoing need for Reservists.
Key-note speaker from NATO HQ
essing NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy, Ms. Carmen Romero, referring a question to CIOR President Colonel (Retd.) Chris Argent, UK Army during the Q&A session.
The key-note speaker was Ms. Carmen Romero, NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy, who gave a broad overview of current key issues in NATO. She briefed on the wide range of current threats to peace and security in the Alliance's area of interest, and the challenges that come with emerging technologies falling into the "wrong hands".
Ms Romero stressed that whilst there were, as always, tensions within the Alliance, all member nations agree that NATO is ''better together'' and remains a bulwark for peace in the free world.
Four reservists, Florentien Braat from the Netherlands, John Carolan-Cullion from the UK, Ronny Vossen from Denmark and Francisco Muñoyerro from Spain then presented their own experiences on operational tours in Bosnia-Hercegovina, Afghanistan and Turkey – covering a wide spectrum of military skills and environments.
CIOR President, Colonel (Retd) Chris Argent UK Army addressing the seminar attendees.
ARRC with good Reservist experiences
Brigadier General Melchor Marin Elvira reported on the increasing role for Reservists both in training and on operations within the General Staff of the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps (ARRC) of NATO, and spoke positively of his experiences with Reservists as a valuable component in the Headquarters.
CIOR President in Q&A session
The Seminar concluded with a Question and Answer Session chaired by Luis Placencia, FORE President, which was joined by Colonel Chris Argent, President of CIOR, who in turn spoke of his own experiences over many years as a Reserve Infantry Officer in the UK Army.
Speakers and panelists at the Reserve Seminar in the Spanish Parliament, including CIOR President Colonel (UK Army Retd) Chris Argent to the far left.
Group photo with participating speakers and panelists at the Reserve Seminar in the Spanish Parliament.

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The Kaltman Cable Coiler and Cable Slap Ties are currently being marketed to musicians & bands, touring, event production and rental companies, remotes broadcast, churches, clubs and theaters.


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Update: Condition of 16-year-old girl improves following fatal rollover
Written by Kimberly Scott
Taylor Carlton, 16, of Veyo, remains in a coma at Dixie Regional Medical Center after being critically injured during a rollover on state Route 18 in Dammeron Valley, St. George, Utah, photo date unspecified | Photo courtesy of Pray4Tay Facebook page, St. George News
Update: Taylor Carlton reportedly opened her eyes, gave her mother two thumbs up, and is making a "significant amount of progress," according to a post on the Pray4Tay Facebook page created by Carlton's family to provide updates on her recovery.
ST. GEORGE — A 16-year-old girl remains in a coma Friday after being critically injured Sunday during a vehicle rollover on state Route 18 that left the 18-year-old driver dead.
Five days after the rollover, Taylor Carlton, of Veyo, is listed in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George where she was transported via Life Flight following the crash.
Carlton was being driven home by her friend, Dixie High School student Drex Taylor, at about 3:40 a.m. The two were a couple miles from Carlton's home when Drex Taylor apparently fell asleep and the car veered off the highway in Dammeron Valley traveling 65-70 mph, according to the Pray4Tay Facebook page created by Carlton's family to provide updates on her recovery.
The vehicle drifted across the road to the opposite shoulder, turned 360 degrees and began to roll. Drex Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene after the car rolled twice and both teens, who were not wearing their seat belts, were ejected from the car. Carlton was found approximately 70 feet from the vehicle.
"In route (to the hospital) her lung collapsed and covered her heart stopping all blood flow to her heart," Carlton's family said in a Facebook post. "We were told they believed she wouldn't make it to the hospital. They called 'Code Blue' and she passed. Fortunately, they were able to bring her back."
Carlton suffered multiple fractures to her skull, face, pelvic bone and spine, according to her family. Her sternum and all of the ribs on her right side are broken. Carlton also suffered contusions on her spleen and pancreas along with a lacerated lung and severe road rash on her body.
On Thursday morning, Carlton had a tracheostomy – a surgical procedure to create an opening through the neck into the trachea to provide an airway for breathing – along with a feeding tube placed in her side.
By Thursday afternoon, doctors began to ween Carlton off sedation to see if she will start to respond to direct commands.
"Taylor is moving more, we can see her eyes are somewhat active while closed and she did open them once today," according to the Thursday update. "Stimulation is still to be kept at a minimum."
A Taylor's Recovery Fund GoFundMe page, set up Sunday to help raise money for Carlton's medical expenses, had garnered $6,352 from 90 people in five days.
"Taylor's MRI provided positive and encouraging results," according to the GoFundMe page. "While she is still in a coma with multiple fractures throughout her body, her MRI suggests that damage to her brain is very minimal. Her journey to recovery will take time, but we are positive that each day she will continue to make progress."
Email: kscott@stgnews.com
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Kimberly Scott is a lifetime resident of Southern Utah. In 2013, Kimberly joined St. George News as a vital member of its editing, reporting and administrative team. She is passionate about engaging communities through writing and is dedicated to providing complete and accurate coverage of both anticipated and breaking news.
Posted in Local, NewsTagged Accident, cedar city, coma, Dixie Regional, fatal crash, Pray4Tay, rollover, Taylor Carlton
Bob May 27, 2016 at 8:22 pm Log in to Reply
i think she will make a good recovery. pls drive safe out there people!
ladybugavenger May 27, 2016 at 8:23 pm Log in to Reply
Heartbreaking. Prayers to the families.
42214 May 27, 2016 at 10:55 pm Log in to Reply
Ask this young girl if seatbelt laws are an infringement on your personal liberty. I don't condone a nanny state but sometimes you have to protect people from their own ignorance.
Paul Bottino May 28, 2016 at 9:16 am Log in to Reply
I totally agree. We see this in the news almost every day around here. If you stay in the car you have a better chance.
I think they should make it so you can't start the car unless the belts are buckled. My RZR will almost only idle unless I buckle the belt.
.... May 28, 2016 at 10:33 am Log in to Reply
I have seatbelts on when I'm in the car and glad I did when ladybug ran into me . she got a citation for talking on a cell phone and drinking coffee and cooking a hard boiled egg and doing laundry and grooming the dog and loading the dishwasher and polishing her glass eye while driving.
Real Life May 29, 2016 at 8:59 am Log in to Reply
Oh man! More comedy gold from Dumpster. You are the best!
.... May 29, 2016 at 1:05 pm Log in to Reply
Look everybody little whining Real Life Dork feels left out. …yawwwwnnnnn
Bob May 28, 2016 at 12:26 pm Log in to Reply
maybe in driver's ed courses they can show the teens some of the uncensored accident crash photos where a seat belt wasn't used. This type of psychology has been used in anti-smoking ads, and it does work. Can't escape the fact that teens do idiotic things. A good number die on the roads each year…
DB May 28, 2016 at 4:14 pm Log in to Reply
I remember seeing films like you describe in Driver's Ed but that was 45 years ago. I hate to make 'Lastdays' angry, but is it too soon to ask why these two kids were driving at 3:40am?
Lastdays May 28, 2016 at 1:11 pm Log in to Reply
Yea, beating up on someone while they're already down must "really" make you feel good about yourself.
Well actually we're making fun of you ! Duuuuuuuhhhhhhhh
42214 May 28, 2016 at 5:35 pm Log in to Reply
Feels great Lastdays. How you construe these comments as beating up on someone as shows what a simpleton you are.
ladybugavenger May 29, 2016 at 10:31 am Log in to Reply
I don't see 42214 beating up on this girl. You must be a Hilary fan. Liberalism at its worst.
Chiefs Fan May 28, 2016 at 3:59 pm Log in to Reply
I agree, Lastdays! People need to have compassion! Isn't this tragic enough that one one person lost their life, and another is fighting for hers. My heartfelt condolences go out to both families on this tragic accident. May this beautiful young woman make a speedy and full recovery.
Jeannette May 28, 2016 at 5:45 pm Log in to Reply
Prayers for the families and young lady. My heart goes out to both families. Yes, seat belts save lives, but this is not the place or time to debate. Stay positive and in prayer for all involved.
I agree. Get better and go out and drive around without seatbelts because this isn't the time to debate such things, blah blah blah.
It is the perfect time to tell everyone to Buckle Up!
This is a public forum where people can debate anything they want at anytime they want. .you don't have to read the commentary here. you can always take your dog for walk instead


Looking for the best mosquito zapper and swatter to help get rid of mosquito and other flying pests at home? This article features some of the best electric swatter and trap zappers to help your battle in getting rid of the buzzing mosquitoes.
There are generally two types of mozzie zapper in the market: 1) Electric lamp version and 2) Electric racket version (also known as electric bat). The lamp version takes a passive approach of attracting mosquitoes to it, providing a long term killing solution while the racket zapper help get rid of that handful of persistent ones.
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From its headquarters in Singapore, Ho Bee has successfully grown its real estate business internationally, with a presence already established in the major cities of London, Shanghai and Tangshan. Incorporated in 1972, the Group has a healthy turnover exceeding S$1 billion a year and a workforce of over 300 employees spanning the Asia Pacific.
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Payless Files Chapter 11, Wells Fargo Agents DIP Commitment
Filed Under: Bankruptcy
Related: Bankrutpcy, Chapter 11, Debtor in Possession, Payless ShoeSource, Wells Fargo Bank
Retail footwear giant Payless ShoeSource filed a voluntary petition for reorganization pursuant to Chapter 11 of the U.S. Federal Bankruptcy Code on April 4.
The company's North American entities, as well as two foreign Hong Kong-based entities involved in logistics (CBL) and supply chain (DAL), are included in the restructuring, which has been filed in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri in St. Louis. Payless is also filing for recognition of the U.S. Chapter 11 proceedings under Part IV of the companies' creditors Arrangement Act in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. Payless will continue to operate its business in the ordinary course in terms of its customers, vendors, partners and employees.
In conjunction with the restructuring, Payless has entered into a Plan Support Agreement (PSA) with parties who hold or control approximately two-thirds of its first lien and second lien term debt to reduce its debt load by almost 50%, materially lower its annual cash interest costs, access significant additional capital and provide a path to an expedited emergence from Chapter 11 with a sustainable capital structure for the future. Under this agreed plan with its lenders, Payless intends to use the Chapter 11 process to accomplish specific objectives:
Strengthen its balance sheet and restructure Payless' debt load;
Invest in specific areas that Payless believes will provide sustainable growth including omnichannel expansion; product and inventory initiatives; and international expansion in Latin America and elsewhere; and
Optimize its store footprint, with the immediate closure of nearly 400 underperforming locations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and work to aggressively manage the remaining real estate lease portfolio either by modifying terms, or evaluating closures of additional locations.
The company is promptly seeking immediate relief from the Court though the filing of customary first day motions that will allow the company to smoothly transition its business into Chapter 11, including, among other things, granting authority to pay pre-filing wages, salaries, benefits, honor customer programs, and pay vendors/suppliers in the ordinary course for all goods and services provided on or after the filing date.
Additionally, Payless has negotiated agreements with certain of its existing lenders to provide Payless access of up to $385 million of debtor-in-possession financing, which includes access to $305 million of ABL financing and up to $80 million of new term loan financing. In total, the debtor-in-possession financing will provide Payless with access to up to $120 million in incremental liquidity during the Chapter 11 cases. Wells Fargo Bank is listed in court documents as collateral agent and administrative agent.
This incremental liquidity will ensure that suppliers and other business partners/vendors will be paid in a timely manner for authorized goods and services provided during the Chapter 11 process, in accordance with customary terms. The $80 million of new term loan financing will also ensure the company has the exit financing required to emerge from Chapter 11 well positioned for future growth and profitability post-restructuring.
Paul Jones, Payless Chief Executive Officer, commented, "This is a difficult, but necessary, decision driven by the continued challenges of the retail environment, which will only intensify. We will build a stronger Payless for our customers, vendors and suppliers, associates, business partners and other stakeholders through this process. While we have had to make many tough choices, we appreciate the substantial support we have received from our lenders, who share our belief that we have a unique opportunity to enable Payless — the iconic American footwear retailer with one of the best-recognized global brands — to remain the go-to shoe store for customers in America and around the globe."
"We are confident that this process will also enable us to leverage Payless's existing strengths to succeed," continued Jones. "These strengths include our ability to produce significant free cash flow and, even last year, flat EBITDA despite unprecedented challenges and in contrast to many retailers; our portfolio of strong proprietary brands, along with unique licensing agreements with premier brands and partners; our best-in-class design and sourcing capabilities that enable the Company to offer customers high quality products at a significant discount to peers; our strong and growing Latin American business, and a lean and scalable franchise model for other markets."
Payless has retained Kirkland & Ellis as its legal advisor, Guggenheim Securities as its investment banker and financial advisor and Alvarez & Marsal as its restructuring advisor.


From the bench of Alexandre Sidorov (who also goes by Alexander) comes a beautiful new photo book on his techniques for diamond setting. High-resolution photos in full color show a variety of setting techniques and some even include step-by-step illustrations.
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Eleven pages in the back of the book provide a thorough overview of the tools on Alexandre's bench and space for notes. It is the perfect picture book for benchwork of this caliber. Hardcover, 184 pages.


Hornsea School & Language College has a new state-of-the-art third generation football pitch, which provides an excellent venue for local sports team, for training and match days. The 3G pitch is available for use by schools, colleges and members of the community. The benefits of playing on a synthetic grass surface are that the pitches can be used intensively and can even hold a number of matches on the same day, without becoming waterlogged or unplayable.
Hornsea Town is looking forward with great excitement to preparing for a new season there rather than having to travel to Bishop Burton to train. Manager Geoff Whitehead thinks that the pitch could signal a major turning point for sport in Hornsea after so many years of struggling with inadequate facilities.
Hornsea School has a range of sports facilities which are available to hire.


It's going to be a busy summer! Aside from my day-job work teaching students, and working with the dogs, I'll be visiting several places around the state to share Kate and my book. The first one will be in April, just after the book release, at the Pittsfield Library.
Check out all the summer events I'll be at and stop by one for a book, an autograph and maybe even to meet the dogs!
Here's an audio interview Kate and I did back in 2012 for IT'S A CRIME with Margaret McLean regarding one of Kate's other books that I'm involved with. Have a listen and get to know Kate and me, and learn a little about what to expect from A Good Man with a Dog.
04/12/16 'A Good Man' Arrives!
Looking forward to the release of our book 'A Good Man with a Dog' in April! This story has literally been an entire career in the making and we hope it inspires you!


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Madison's oldest high school, East High is a microcosm of the city of Madison, reflecting its rich ethnic, cultural, and economic diversity. We have a remarkable school culture that is based on trust and respect: where diversity is cherished and celebrated, and where students will embark on a process of self-discovery and learning in a safe and welcoming environment.
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I have a issues with Kentico 8.1. And I wonder if you guys have any solution for me . I have used Project Management web part and have a request to add a comment/discussion feature for every assigned task of this project ? Is there any way such as web part , modification to solve that request.
Any help will be my pleasure.
There is not going to be an easy way. Probably the best way would be to build an additional web part using one of the core parts like comments as the template. In this part you would access the ID fro, the project task your referring to on the page (would have to do this somehow programmatically) and add that as an additional field on your comments page type.
An out of the box 'Hack' would be to add a 'new' link next to Each task that passes the ID to either another page or the same and show the comment web part based off the existence of the Querystring. You could then save that value as part of your comment.
Just a couple of thoughts. Others might have some more.


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Acoustelicious is het tweede live album van Natalia.

Het album werd opgenomen tijdens de optredens van Natalia's Acoustelicious Tour. Zowel oude - als nieuwe nummers werden in een nieuw kleedje gestoken, volledig akoestisch.

De cd was enkel te verkrijgen bij het weekblad Dag Allemaal, bij de editie van 9 maart 2010.
Het album bevat 16 nummers, best off van het concert.

Van de live cd zijn meer dan 30,000 exemplaren verkocht.

Tracks
 1.Fragile Not Broken
 2.Higher Than The Sun
 3.Match Made In Heaven
 4.All Or Nothing
 5.I've only Begun To Fight
 6.Glamourous
 7.Ridin' By
 8.I Want You Back
 9.Cat That Got The Cream
 10.Still With Me
 11.Obsesion
 12.Drop A Little
 13.Feeling
 14.Heartbreaker
 15.Risin'
 16.Iko Iko

Muziekalbum uit 2010

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COVID-19 hazmat suit. Photo credit: Pete Linforth / Pixabay
We All Have a Role to Play in Hygiene Theater
T.J. Ford 02/17/22
I smile and say "Good morning, Jose," to my super as I walk out my front door. But Jose can't really hear me through the hazmat suit he has been wearing for weeks. The co-op board of my building in Queens, NY, sends us emails every time someone in the building tests positive for COVID-19. We've gotten three this week.
They don't tell us the name, but they tell us which floor the person lives on. I'm perplexed as to how this is supposed to protect me from COVID-19; do I triple-mask on my way down the hall? Should I jump out my window rather than risk walking past their apartment?
The only impact of the board's emails seems to be more work for our super, who now spends most of his day disinfecting every surface in the building (one can hardly breathe in the lobby from the clouds of bleach floating in the air). I feel bad for the extra work he has to do, but I'm more annoyed by this hygiene theater.
We have known since last April that COVID-19 is rarely transmitted through touching contaminated surfaces. Yet it seems like everywhere I go, someone is mopping down floors and following me around wiping down anything I have touched.
It's not just that we're overusing disinfectants, which can be hazardous; it's also that it's likely giving us a false sense of security. We're so busy wiping down our groceries that we forget about masking, social distancing, and good ventilation, which we know help slow the spread. In that way, hygiene theater isn't benign — it's harmful. Bruce Schneier, who coined the phrase "security theater" in 2003, wrote that "it creates more security than is warranted."
Some restaurants in New York are still using plastic utensils and paper plates. My super mops the lobby floor many times a day; the disinfectant stench is overpowering. Perhaps it helps us feel in control of a situation that seems endless and uncontrollable. Perhaps it's that habits die hard. In talking about hygiene theater, Emanuel Goldman, a microbiologist at Rutgers Medical School, quotes Shakespeare: What is done can't be undone. Our inability to change course from the advice we got in the pandemic's early days keeps us from paying attention to newer and more useful research.
This is borne out at my gym. I approach a weight machine, only to find the entire seat and backrest dripping with disinfectant. Even given the 1 in 10,000 chance that COVID-19 is transmissible from surfaces, I am quite certain that my fully clad buttocks are in no danger of picking up a hitchhiking viral particle. Interestingly, few of my fellow gym-goers are wiping down the handles of the machines, or the weights themselves, where our hands leave all sorts of other cooties that can infect others. The kicker? Masks are optional.
As my friend — a pathology teacher at a New York college — says, "Doing something gives people a sense of control, even if it doesn't do any good at all."
"Please Believe These Days Will Pass" sign referring to the coronavirus pandemic in Sheffield, UK, April 10, 2020. Photo credit: Tim Dennell / Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0)
As a fully vaxxed and boosted human with evidence of antibodies and no comorbidities, I am not overly concerned about contracting COVID-19 again (although I have heard stories of people contracting it two or even three times). But in the interest of public health, I wear my mask and dutifully show my vaccination card wherever it's required. In New York City, that's just about anywhere I want to go inside.
Another friend of mine, however, who is a professor at a community college in New York City, is frustrated and confused because of the mixed messages her school is giving (she asked to remain anonymous to protect her job). The school decided back in November to return to mostly in-person classes, but when my friend attended an in-person workshop last week, someone tested COVID-19 positive the first day. The class wasn't informed until the following afternoon (the administration clearly doesn't have their fingers on the pulse like my co-op board does), at which point they had to move the rest of the week's class online.
"So we'll all go back to the classroom at the end of January, which means we'll be in big groups again, and someone will test positive, and in two days we'll all have to go back to online classes!" she told me. As a teacher, she said, she prepares and teaches very differently online than she does in the classroom. The uncertainty makes her job that much harder, and she feels that her teaching suffers.
This confusion, alas, continues throughout my life in New York City, making me a pariah when I don't sanitize my hands at the door of the pizza parlor. I'm hesitant to say anything for fear of being seen as a COVID-19 denier. Now that some mask mandates have been lifted in New York state (and across the nation), I expect more confusion and conflict around where we need them and where we don't; on the other hand, I am as tired of masks as everyone else is, so walking down the street without one will be a treat.
But misinformation, misconceptions, and fears around coronavirus remain, so for now, I succumb to peer pressure. I'll use hand sanitizer when I walk into the grocery store. I'll bring a towel to the gym to wipe off the disinfectant puddles, and hope that we'll all eventually focus on what we know works — stay socially distanced, get tested, and mask-and-vax.
T.J. Ford
T.J. Ford is the health and medicine editor for WhoWhatWhy. She is also a death and dying consultant and writes about health, medicine, and bioethics. She lives, works, and runs in New York City.
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Śluza Guzianka – zespół dwóch śluz komorowych w Guziance, części Rucianego-Nidy, pomiędzy jeziorami Guzianka Mała i Bełdany.

 Śluza Guzianka I – śluza po stronie zachodniej, oddana do użytku w 1879 roku
 Śluza Guzianka II – śluza po stronie wschodniej, oddana do użytku w 2020 roku


Want to play with the NSYO as a Featured Soloist? Enter our Concerto Competition!
The 2019 Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition is open to any instrumentalist or vocalist aged 22 or younger by the deadline, who currently resides in or maintains a permanent residence in Nova Scotia. Present members or alumni of the NSYO are also welcome to apply, regardless of area of residence.
A recent recording (no older than six months) of a standard concerto (preferably a minimum of two contrasting movements) or a group of operatic arias. It is highly recommended that the material you submit is of sufficient length to show variety, i.e. a mixture of rhythmic and lyrical playing, etc. as opposed to exclusively fast or exclusively slow music. CD recordings or digital recordings only please.
Two reference letters from recognized professional musicians supporting the application.
The competition will be judged by an independent jury, who will select a winner to perform with the NSYO during the 2019/20 concert season. The winner will be announced at the NSYO's April 28, 2019 concert in Halifax.
For more information, please contact Kyrie Robinson at KyrieRobinson@symphonyns.ca.


It's getting juicy, crunchy, and very colourful with fresh local products I bought at our food market!
Spring is calling! This salad is not only juicy and crunchy but also full of vitamins and proteins!And It will definitely bring you in the mood of the season!
The result? over my expectations! :) Quick and Easy to make, delicious and fresh accompanied by a super healthy beetroot-carrot-orange cold pressed juice!
Preparation: 20 min. Cooking 6-8 min.
First cut the salad in thin to medium layers then bath it in water. It gives the salad extra freshness.
Unfreeze the shrimps in boiling water for 10 min, in the meantime you can start prepping up your orange slices. I first peeled the skin away and afterwards cut the slices, but it's up to you how you want to do it.
Peel the raw beet skin off and start carefully rasping thin slices of the beetroot.
Roast the sunflower seeds for a couple of seconds until golden/brown.
Dry your freshly washed salad in a salad spinner then pour it in a bowl.
Now pour a little oil in the pan and start cooking the shrimps for 6-8 min.
Mix all the ingredients and add some salt and pepper.
Finally chop of some fresh coriander and dill and drizzle it with the seeds on top of your salad.
Add a bit of olive oil, apple vinegar and lemon juice, then mix the salad, add some pepper and sugar and let it marinate for at least 30 min.
It's a matter of taste if you want to add some additional dressing to enhance the taste even more.


Easter is just around the corner with the promise of longer and (hopefully!) warmer days. So what better time to flirt with some gorgeous Spring florals?
There's lots of ways to wear them this season and if you're feeling a little nervous – fear not! Floral accessories make the trend so accessible whilst adding an extra punch to your outfit to boot!
There's something for everyone in our round up today. Either of the tops would be gorgeous with white jeans or your trusty denims, while the dresses are just beautiful for a special occasion. The soft pastel tone on the skinny jeggings makes them so wearable – team with a simple white tee and a denim jacket for an easy breezy daytime look. These are a bargain too at only €29.95!
Finally, if it's a bold statement you're after, these fabulous Moda in Pelle heels are sure to turn heads!
Are you a floral fan? Let us know in the comments below!


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by PolicyFellow Aug 2, 2012 4:34 pm
Whitehouse not done with campaign finance reform: Despite the failure of the DISCLOSE Act in the Senate, Sheldon Whitehouse, the sponsor of the bill, is nevertheless convinced that the Citizens United ruling will be reversed. (Los Angeles Times)
Super PACs a mystery to a majority of Americans: Only one-quarter of Americans have heard "a lot" about increased outside spending in this year's presidential election, and only 40% of the population could name what a super PAC was when given four choices—46% said they had no opinion—according to a new poll. (Washington Post)
Study details extent of big money in super PACs: A new poll reveals that more than half of the money from individual donors that has gone into super PACs has come from just 47 people, confirming the suspicion that the committees are a rich man's game. (Washington Post)
Feature: Big money, unlike in 2008, will dominate 2012 election: President Obama's doing just as well, if not better, with small donors as he did in 2008. Instead of winning him the election this year, however, this focus on small money could be his downfall, given the massive donations going to Mitt Romney and outside groups supporting him. (Time)
New website opens Peruvian legislature: To deal with the general mistrust its citizens have for its government, Citivox, with help from others, has created 131 Voces, a site that gives citizens access to legislators' voting records and pending legislation. (National Democratic Institute)
Data.gov welcomes information from four of America's biggest cities: Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco, and New York City have released a number of data sets on cities.data.gov, which puts local data from these locations on the federal data.gov website. (Government Technology)
Opinion: Big data can—and has—been used to discriminate: Now that we've solved the problem of getting and using data, the focus should be on how this data's being used, the author argues. If it's being using improperly (in the name of "personalization") by corporations or the government, the results could be disastrous. (O'Reilly Radar)
REST OF THE WEEK:


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You can't buy a new one anymore, but the "rental grade" Mustang was still a surprising performer.
If you wanted a new Ford Mustang with the 3.7-liter V-6 engine, it's too late. Not that many people wanted one. All eyes are looking forward to the new 2018 model, which drops the V-6 option altogether. Few are shedding tears over that. But was the V-6 Mustang really all that bad?
Since 2015, the V-6 option has been an unusual choice for the Mustang. Many of the Mustang faithful believe that the only real Mustang is one with a V-8. For everyone else, there's the efficient and capable 2.3-liter EcoBoost. Having two fewer cylinders, it weighs less than the V-6, yet produces 310 horsepower and 320 pound-feet of torque, compared to 300 horsepower and 270 pound-feet from the V-6. The only people who would choose the V-6 instead of the EcoBoost were mainly rental fleets, and that was by design. The V-6 lacks the complexity of a turbo system, and the Duratec 3.7 can be found all over Ford's lineup, as well as Lincoln. It's cheap to get, cheap to run, and reliable, if not exciting.
So imagine my surprise when I discovered that my student's black Mustang I had just gotten into at Sunday's MassTuning Trackfest was not an EcoBoost as I suspected from the lack of GT badging, but a V-6–and automatic, no less. It even wore its original all-season tires. This was the true rental-grade Mustang. My expectations were accordingly low.
This Mustang was no track monster, but 300 horsepower is still nothing to sneeze at. Even better, my student knew how to handle it well. I had expected to have time to read a book between the time he gave the transmission the command to shift gears and the shift actually occurring, like the Mercedes CLK430 I'd ridden in earlier in the day. But shifts were rapid, sharp, and smooth, much smoother than the E46 BMW M3 SMG I rode in—though to be fair, the E46 was a much older car. Speaking of BMWs, before the end of the session we had caught and passed an E39 BMW M5. The M5 has two more cylinders, nearly 100 additional horsepower, and handles much better than the Mustang. Yet there we were, passing an M5 in what was essentially a rental Mustang.
The E39 M5 is an amazing car. If this particular driver had been in the M5, the Mustang wouldn't have has a chance against him. But in the Mustang, he was able to demonstrate to me just how capable the "worst" Mustang is. The S550 chassis is excellent, whatever engine sits under the hood. It took the corners well, and anytime the driver made a small mistake it was easy for him to correct.
The V-6 engine will not be missed in the 2018 model. The remaining engine options are better and the EcoBoost has been reduced in price to barely more than the V-6 cost. But as V-6 models appear on the used market, don't count them out. Their unpopularity means prices could be quite low. Already I can find some in the Boston area starting at $17,550. These prices will only drop more as the 2018 models start rolling out of showrooms this fall.


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Dante's Inferno (1924), filme mudo
 Dante's Inferno (1935), filme com Spencer Tracy e Claire Trevor
 Dante's Inferno (jogo eletrônico)


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Just Another In A Series Of All-Whites-Are-Racists Lies
As much as Democrats, who actually are KKK racists, want to convince the nation that white Americans are all racists, the truth about each and every such accusation proves the leftists to be wrong.
The latest charge comes from NASCAR's Talladega race track where black racer Bubba Wallace's racing team claimed they found a noose in Wallace's garage. The FBI, while not being able to find the time to investigate and punish the persons who burned black businesses across the United States these last two weeks, was on the scene within hours seeking the white culprit, who would be imprisoned and hounded for his white hatefulness for stringing up the noose, if such a person could be found.
But as happens in nearly all of the cases of nooses, racist notes and cross-burnings, this latest proof of how racist white people are, proved to be false, if not an outright, staged hoax. The "nooses" were merely looped ropes used to pull down the overhead doors on the race car's maintenance stalls.
The real racists in America are Democrats, who had to be defeated by Northern Troops in a Civil War in order to get them to free their slaves, and then, decades later, federal troops had to force them to allow blacks into white-southern schools, and so on. But the leftist powers that be will not be swayed from their insistence of white guilt and endemic racism, in spite of one proof to the contrary after another.
The Anti-American, Non-Voting, Radical, Democrat M...
Beautify America: Wear A Mask
Just Another In A Series Of All-Whites-Are-Racists...
Is the Subservience Of Taking A Knee Really A Stro...
Conservatism Good, Democrat Leftism Bad, But Why I...
Gov. Cuomo Threatens Round Two Of His Economic Des...
Governors And Mayors Who Pander To Violent Left Ri...
All Americans Are Being Punished For The Left's Ha...
Are Leftists Destroying Confederate Statues To Cov...
When Is Enough Too Much?
It's Not About Privilege, It's About Civilization
Lie To Me Once…..
Democrats Get Stupider And Stupider
Fund The Police, But Defund Leftist Governors And ...
Have Mask, Will (Not) Travel


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Old Georgetown Road Manor House
5612 Spruce Tree Avenue
Today's Medicine With a Tender Touch
30 Years Serving the Community
The Pediatric Care Center recently celebrated its 30th anniversary! Over the past three decades the PCC pediatricians have treated Bethesda families and watched the community grow.
"I decided to start the practice with the goal of offering really comprehensive pediatric care to a community that would really appreciate it," PCC founder Dr. Paul Peebles says. "Parents in Bethesda are educated, and their primary goals are the health and education of their children."
Dr. Peebles found the Old Georgetown Road Manor house and thought it would be a great space for the practice. "The idea was to have it in an old house to be a comfortable, friendly setting, not like an office building. We decorated it like a home inside, so it felt really family-oriented."
"From the very first moment you step in the door and are greeted at the front desk, you feel like family," long-time patient Beth Eisman says.
"Our parents are very committed to obtaining the very best care for their children,"says Dr. James Mattey, who joined the practice in 1988. "They are deeply involved in making sure their children are nurtured in the best possible way. This is true of the schools they choose, their parenting practices and the medical care they receive. I feel honored every day to be their choice as a physician."
The PCC pediatricians have followed many Bethesda families as they grow up over the years. "I enjoy being a part of the family as I follow kids from infancy to young adulthood," says Dr. Paul Weiner, who joined the practice in 1989.
The PCC has expanded over the years, now with seven physicians, but the goals have remained the same. "We're not just looking in ears, but also the psychology, of our patients," Dr. Peebles says. "We have always remained devoted to the service of kids and their parents."
Over time the PCC saw considerable growth in the teen and young adult population as the practice and the Bethesda community matured. In 2009 the practice opened up the Teen and Young Adult Care Center, serving patients ages 13-26. The health needs of this group in the community were not being fully met, Dr. Peebles says. The CDC defined American adolescence as ages 14-26, so the PCC physicians decided to expand the practice to serve this age group. "We have continued to constantly evaluate how to better serve the needs of kids, young adults, and their parents," he says. "Our patients know and trust us, and feel a connection with us."
Dr. Dana Kornfeld, a board-certified adolescent and young adult medicine specialist, joined the practice in 1996 and sees many patients at the Teen and Young Adult Care Center. "It's so wonderful to have this space to be able to deliver comprehensive care to this age group," she says.
"By opening the Teen and Young Adult Care Center on the third floor it has enabled us to keep these patients and provide the continuity that is so important to good health care, and has provided incredible patient satisfaction," Dr. Weiner says.
The PCC physicians now offer a range of specialties to better serve the needs of patients, including our developmental pediatrician Dr. Karin Belsito. "We have carefully gathered great doctors trained in different areas so we can provide very high quality medical care," Dr. Mattey says.
Beth Eisman says she first went to the PCC when she and her husband were expecting their first child, who is now 27. "We went to an open house for expectant mothers to get to know the pediatricians. Over the years the PCC became a safe haven to bring my children to: a comfortable environment where everybody understood our needs. It's not your average doctor's office."
Some families now have second generation patients coming in. Chris Woodside went to the PCC himself when he was a child, and now brings his baby son to the practice. "I had an exceptional experience when I came there myself as a young person. When my wife and I were blessed to have our first child, we considered it the most significant decision we would make: where to bring our son," he says. "Ultimately it was that important to go back to the place where we would receive that high level of care."
The Eismans have a special needs child, and found the pediatrician's range of specialties to be particularly helpful. "There are so many kids out there that need that specialized doctor," Beth says. "Most of all, it's a truly kind and compassionate group of doctors, and staff."
"Our patients have become a part of our family and we have become a part of their family," Dr. Peebles says.
"Dr. Peebles met me in the hospital after I was born, and now decades later Dr. Mattey met my son when he was born," Chris says. "Having gone to the PCC myself growing up, I think I was reassured in a certain way that the care is excellent. They are all such warm, friendly, caring people – now that I'm the parent that feeling is escalated times ten."
It's that connection with patient families that has been the most rewarding experience, Dr. Weiner says. "One little guy dressed up for Halloween as Dr. Weiner, complete with a lab coat, stethoscope and a beard."
The office itself has barely changed over 30 years, Chris says. "It's unbelievable how little has changed – the rocking horses in the waiting room, the wall art, everything – it's as if it's been frozen in time, in a really good way. It's a reassuring feeling, like you're coming home to a warm and protected, safe place for your family."
The PCC's patients today, however, have changed: they tend to be more well-informed than they were in the past, Dr. Peebles says. They are able to search health issues on the Internet, which he says can be a great information tool. "We encourage our patients to know more, and we as physicians just work to decrease their anxiety, talk through concerns and give them perspective. If you want to help kids, you need to help their parents as well."
"With more specialists in different areas now, the PCC has only changed for the better," Beth says.
"I really think it's the finest pediatric care in the entire city," Chris says. "I would not have gone anywhere else."
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Blue catfish outproduce channel catfish under low-D.O. conditions
Sunday, 1 January 2012 Les Torrans, Ph.D.
Species boasts number of advantages, including disease resistance
Blue catfish typically exhibit uniform growth and are easy to seine, likely due to their preference for mid-water habitat.
Until recently, channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) accounted for nearly all of the commercial catfish food fish production in the United States. However, there is increasing commercial interest in blue catfish (I. furcatus).
Blue catfish are used in the production of hybrid catfish (channel catfish female x blue catfish male), which are becoming increasingly popular with commercial catfish producers in the U.S. Production of hybrid catfish fry has increased from approximately 2 million in 2001 to over 110 million fry in 2011.
Blue characteristics
While valuable for their contribution to the hybrid fish, blue catfish have several desirable characteristics that make them of potential interest as a farmed species. Blue catfish are more resistant than channel catfish to several major diseases, including enteric septicemia of catfish, proliferative gill disease and channel catfish virus. Blue catfish also are more resistant than channel catfish to environmental nitrite, a cause of methemoglobinemia or "brown blood disease."
Blue catfish are very easy to seine, likely due to their preference for mid-water habitat. A near-total harvest is possible with one seine haul. They normally exhibit uniform growth, and their aggressive feeding nature makes them more desirable for use in pay lakes. When processed, they have a greater whole fish yield (headed, gutted, skinned) than channel catfish.
On the down side, blue catfish yield slightly smaller shank fillets and larger nuggets (lower-valued "belly flap" and meat associated with the rib cage) than channel catfish. They also have sharper pectoral spines, and don't tolerate handling as well, particularly at high water temperatures. They can take five years to reach sexual maturity, compared to two or three years for channel catfish, requiring greater investment in time and space.
Dissolved oxygen tolerance
Perhaps the greatest potential disadvantage of blue catfish when compared to channel catfish is their reported poorer tolerance of low dissolved-oxygen (D.O.) concentrations. While D.O. concentration can be increased with aeration, a higher D.O. requirement would increase production costs and the risk of anoxia-related mortality.
The author's Catfish Genetics Research Unit conducted several studies to examine the impacts of lower nighttime D.O. concentrations on the feed intake, growth and production of blue catfish, and directly compared their tolerance to that of channel catfish under low-D.O. conditions.
Growth, production
The growth and production of an unselected commercial strain of channel catfish were similar to those of a D & B strain of blue catfish when reared under high D.O. conditions in 0.4-ha ponds with minimum D.O. concentrations above 4.3 mg/L.
Mean weight gain (0.66 kg), gross production (7,555 kg/ha), net production (6,661 kg/ha), feed intake (15,022 kg/ha) and feed-conversion ratio (2.26) were all similar between species. However, gross production (7,706 and 6,588 kg/ha for blues and channels, respectively) and net production (6,882 and 5,524 kg/ha) were both significantly higher for blue catfish when reared under lower minimum D.O. concentrations – an average minimum D.O. concentration from June through September of 2.45 versus 2.62 mg/L for blues and channels, respectively.
Reduced feed intake
Since blue catfish have higher whole fish yield than channel catfish, raising blues for the whole fish market would be profitable for both producers and processors.
Two additional studies were conducted examining only blue catfish reared under high- and low-D.O. conditions. When the results of these three studies and other previously published studies with channel catfish are summarized (Fig. 1), there is a consistent pattern of reduced feed intake with lower D.O. concentrations.
At mean minimum D.O. concentrations near or above 3.0 ppm, D.O. levels have no significant effect on either blue catfish or channel catfish, with both species showing similar feed intake (shown in chart), growth, production and feed conversion. As the mean minimum D.O. concentration decreases below 3 mg/L, feed intake progressively decreases when compared to controls reared under high-D.O. conditions.
The overall trend is for channel catfish feed intake to be reduced by 5 percent when D.O. concentration decreases to 2.5 ppm (approximately 32 percent mean air saturation), by 13 percent at 2.0 ppm (27 percent saturation) and by 36 percent at 1.5 ppm (19 percent saturation). There is a clear trend for blue catfish to consume more feed than channel catfish at similar D.O. concentrations down to 1.4 mg/L, although this difference is not statistically significant. Although the author cannot say with certainty that blue catfish perform better than channel catfish at lower D.O. concentrations, it appears they do at least as well.
There may be no clear "better fish" when all other comparative research on the two species is considered. Diets, genetics, climates and culture systems all have impacts, but overall, it appears that blue catfish do well enough in most comparisons to justify commercial production in their own right.
Fig. 1: Feed intake of blue and channel catfish expressed as a percent feed intake of control fish maintained at minimum D.O. concentrations over 4.0 mg/L.
Blue catfish potential
Approximately 10 commercial channel catfish hatcheries in the United States offer or plan to offer hybrids. Most hybrids are produced by hand-stripping eggs from female catfish induced to ovulate with hormone injections. Testes must be surgically removed from male catfish to provide sperm, so male blue catfish cannot be used more than once.
Most producers breed a crop of blue catfish every year or two to replace the males needed for hybrid production. But since a limited number of breeders are required, farmers tend to have excess blue catfish.
When the fish reach market size at 2 years of age, the blue males necessary for the hybrid program could be kept, with the remainder of the fish sold to processors that market whole catfish to take advantage of the superior whole fish yield of blue catfish. While not a large volume compared to the catfish industry as a whole, this small-scale food fish production of blue catfish could turn a profit for both producers and processors.
(Editor's Note: This article was originally published in the January/February 2012 print edition of the Global Aquaculture Advocate.)
Les Torrans, Ph.D.
Research Fishery Biologist
USDA Agricultural Research Service
Catfish Genetics Research Unit
141 Experiment Station Road
Stoneville, Mississippi 38776 USA
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Hi guys ! will be studying BSc Geology next october at birkbeck, anyone studying Geology ? can you tell me how is the course and is anyone gonna start Geology next oct with me ?
Hey, is anyone doing Accounting BSC full-time this year?
Anyone doing international business and development (msc) ??
Hey!! Anyone will be doing Criminology&Criminal Justice(Bsc) next year? :D Would love to hear how thigs are !
Hi there Olivia - I did the Modern and Contemporary Literature years ago, and just loved it! The academics are great - and the course was really really interesting. Am really jealous of you!
Thanks - I am really looking forward to it...though still trying to get through the entirety of Ulysees and understand it!
Hi Olivia - Ha ha ha! Good luck with that! The course taught me why people are passionate about it, but I have to say I'd never read it again. I preferred Virginia Woolf's Mrs Dalloway. oh, and on this, do you know if you're going to be studying in the School of Arts building in Gordon Square? It's Virginia Woolf's old house - how cool is that?
Hi anyone else doing Introduction to Counselling Module ?? need some info.
Is there someone who can tell me something more about LLM Human Rights full time program?
Anyone for BSc Business this oct?
Hello Ali Melebari, I am starting the Geology BSc in October.
anyone doing BSc Business this oct?
Yup, I'm on BSc Business this october, where you from Priyanka?
I'm getting through it, and actually quite enjoying it (for the most part) but I'm also a huge Woolf fan and am amused by her description of Joyce's tome (and a half) as (to paraphrase) 'an undergraduate squeezing his pimples'. Amusing, if a little cutting (but that's Woolf).
Starting BA in History in Oct, anyone else starting then be interested to see who is doing the same modules as me.


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The story of Wasa Medium
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Vasa was built top-heavy and had insufficient ballast. Despite an obvious lack of stability in port, it was allowed to set sail and foundered only a few minutes after it first encountered a wind stronger than a breeze. The impulsive move to set sail was the result of a combination of factors: Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus, who was leading the army on the continent on the date of its maiden voyage, was impatient to see it join the Baltic fleet in the Thirty Years War; at the same time, the kings subordinates lacked the political courage to discuss the ships structural problems frankly or to have the maiden voyage postponed.
During the 1961 recovery, thousands of artifacts and the remains of at least 15 people were found in and around the hull of the Vasa by marine archaeologists. Among the many items found were clothing, weapons, cannons, tools, coins, cutlery, food, drink and six of the ten sails. No expense was spared in decorating and equipping the Vasa, which was also one of the largest and most heavily armed warships of its time.
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Reason for Reading: This book was recommended by a couple of friends. It's been on Mt. TBR for quite a while now.
One Hundred Years of Solitude chronicles 100 years of a family (of Buendia) and a village (city) that the "first of the family line" founded. The prose is lyrical and flows as smoothly as a river. That is, sometimes there are rapids and other times calm. The genre is magical realism, and it is fascinating watching the magic evolve with the family and village. After finishing this book, I'm not 100% certain what Marquez meant by it, though. It has anti-war and anti-oppressive-regime themes, but there's something more that I haven't quite put my finger on yet. I may need to re-read it after letting it settle for a while.


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Andy Ruiz Does Not Intend to Let Joshua "Grow Balls in the Ring"
Andy Ruiz Jr (33-1, 22 KOs) is currently all the way across the world in Saudi Arabia. On December 7th, he'll be looking to prove that his June 1st contest against Anthony Joshua (22-1, 21 KOs) was no fluke.
Ruiz pulled off the unthinkable when he stopped Joshua in the seventh round of their contest at Madison Square Garden, in New York City. In doing so, he lifted the IBF, WBA, WBO and IBO Heavyweight titles.
Since winning, Ruiz has been seen wearing flashy jewelry, riding around in expensive cars and even upgraded to a much bigger home due to the payday he had received. Whispers has since circulated that maybe the fame and fortune has gotten to his head. Ruiz on the other hand has assured everyone that he hasn't changed in the slightest.
"I'm still the same Andy Ruiz," said Ruiz. "I'm still the same chubby little fat kid with the big dream. I'm still that person".
It's a bit difficult to visualize Ruiz as the Heavyweight champion wouldn't you agree?
It isn't because of his skill set as Ruiz is easily one of, if not the best boxer in the entire division. It also is not because of his appearance. Too much is being made of his tubby and stout body.
The reason why it is difficult to envision Ruiz as the Heavyweight champion of the world is because of his demeanor. Former champion Anthony Joshua had a mean streak in him that was apparent time and time again. Current WBC belt holder Deontay Wilder symbolizes fear more than anyone else. Ruiz on the other hand, is just about the nicest young man you will ever meet in your life.
With that being said however, don't take his mr. nice guy attitude for weakness. Not only is he a cold blooded killer once he steps foot in the ring, but fight fans can expect him to be the same ferocious fighter come fight night.
"Inside the ring, I'm the champion of the world. I'm Mr Hulk in there and I've still got a lot to accomplish. This journey now is what I've been dreaming about all my life. I accomplished my dreams on June 1 and I've still got a lot to prove on Dec 7. Fight fans are going to see the same thing [in Saudi Arabia] they saw on June 1. The guy with big dreams going in there to dominate and to be heavyweight champion. Of course, they're going to see a lot of fireworks. If he knocks me down, I'm going to get up and knock him down. I know he'll try to do the same if I knock him down. The main thing is to stay focused and disciplined."
With one of the biggest upsets in boxing history already in his possession, don't expect Ruiz to simply walk in with the same game plan. Anthony Joshua was a proud champion and is as motivated as ever to regain his championship glory.
"He is going to try to make adjustments," said Ruiz. "I don't know if he wants to exchange punches, but I'd love for him to do that because I'm the more skilled boxer. He'll try to box me round and use his jab. But for how long? How long can he keep me away from hunting him down? That's what we've been working on most of all right now, heading into the fight. I want to impose myself in this fight, but I don't want to overlook him. He's still a dangerous fighter. I respect him and all the fighters who risk their lives inside the ring. He's going to have some tricks up his sleeve and it's my job to not let that affect me. The main thing is pressure, throw combinations and use my speed. I can't let him grow balls in there."
It's an interesting choice of words from Ruiz. If Joshua intends to reclaim his titles, he will have to do the one thing that Ruiz hopes does not happen, and that is to grow some balls in the ring.


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Here I am on the train en route to see my sadly hospitalized mother, and expecting to be quite sombre. Instead I'm basking in a stupor of sunshine, like an old bee, one that's seen better seasons, but is still fairly active, and humming to itself. And the source of this agreeable irradiation is not only external, but emerges also from your pages and those of another sweet letter I've just had, from my much admired protege and Wunderkind Erik Battaglia of Turin. A more than happy coincidence for me: my most cheering correspondents write from Italy, like so many beakers full of the warm south. And (off the train mow and back from my quite happy yet rather harrowing hospital visit) how I relish such restoratives.
I don't know of Graham Rees, but I'm glad his advice has proved cogent and helpful. I've written recently to Charles Hamilton - enclosing another candidate Shakespeare signature! I'll tell you how he reacts, if at all. I ventured to remind him of your letter; I trust he'll reply before too long.
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The 5 at 5 - Wednesday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o'clock…
By Jody Clarke Wednesday 18 Jul 2012, 4:59 PM
Jul 18th 2012, 4:59 PM 4,289 Views 4 Comments
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EACH WEEKDAY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you five things you need to know before you head out the door.
1. #HSE: The head of the Health Service Executive Cathal Magee confirmed that he would step down from his post after Minister for Health James Reilly published legislation today that would abolish the service in 2014. Mr Magee was appointed to his job in 2010 for a five year term.
Opposition parties in the Dáil claimed that he was forced out because of the financial situation in the organisation, where the budget has overrun by €280m. However the Taoiseach Enda Kenny insisted that Magee had not been forced out and thanked him "for his service as a person of integrity and commitment".
2. #SYRIA: The war in Syria has escalated to new levels with the first high profile killing of high ranking members of the regime in the 17 months of revolt. Syria's Defence Minister and President Assad's brother in law were both killed in a Damascus suicide bombing today.
3. #PYRITE: Over 10,000 homes could harbour unidentified pyrite problems, according to a report set up by the Minister for the Environment Phil Hogan. The mineral compound, which was used heavily in the previous decade's construction boom, can cause structural defects in houses when exposed to air or water. This includes the cracking and buckling of walls and floors.
The report said the problem was confined to five local authorities-Fingal, Meath, Offaly, Dublin City and Kildare.
4. #BANKING: Permanent TSB is to close branches and cut jobs as it tries to return to viability. The bank's CEO told the Oireachtas Finance Committee that IT intends to reduce the number of branches down from its current 92. Full details will be revealed later this week.
5. #FAT PATS: More depressing news on the health of the nation, with a new Lancet paper suggesting that the Irish do less exercise than Americans. A lack of exercise is now causing as many deaths as smoking across the world, the study suggests.
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Source: © Royal Society of Chemistry / Ben Valsler
By Rajesh Parishwad2016-06-22T00:00:00+01:00
Balancing a massive influx of science investment with a rich cultural history, Hyderabad is a perfect gateway to the spicy streets of south Asia, finds Rajesh Parishwad
Founded 400 years ago, Hyderabad sits on the banks of the river Musi in the recently created southern Indian state of Telangana. Despite India's vast size, Hyderbad's location means major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai are all within 90 minutes' flying time, while Hyderabad's twin city Secunderabad is only a short distance away; the two settlements are separated by the Hussain Sagar, a 5.7km2 man-made lake.
In recent decades the city has evolved into a biotechnology, IT and economic hub, earning it the catchy sci-fi nickname of 'Cyberabad'.
Why move here?
If you fancy relocating to the Indian subcontinent, Hyderabad is one of the best options. Mercer's Quality of Living Report has ranked it as the best city in India for two years in a row, largely due to its great mix of history, architecture, museums, parks and a smorgasbord of food cultures.
When it comes to science, Hyderabad is the pharma capital of India. Currently the city manufactures one-third of India's bulk drugs and one-sixth of its biotechnology products, which saw it export £9.5 billion of bulk drugs in 2014–15. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the city plays home to Indian and global generics players such as Dr Reddys, Aurobindo, GVK Biosciences, Nektar Therapeutics and Mylan.
In the early 2000s, the local government designated 600km2 of Hyderabad City as the Genome Valley science park to attract biotechology, agri-biotech and agrochemical companies. This effort paid off, with global firms such as DuPont, Bayer Biosciences, Syngenta and Nuziveedu Seeds already established in the city due to the availability of quality staff and the relatively low cost of doing business. Building on this success, the government has now chalked out plans to set up India's largest integrated pharmaceutical city spread across 45km2 near Hyderabad, which is expected to attract investment of £3 billion.
For those who want to pursue a career in academic research, the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR), CSIR Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology and Central University are all based in the city.
What's the downside?
Like any other city in India, traffic is a nightmare, although plans are afoot for a mass-rapid transport system, which (everyone hopes) will ease daily commutes. And if being stuck in traffic isn't bad enough, you should also check the air conditioner is working: Hyderabad can be extremely hot and dry between March and June, with temperatures going up to 46°C.
How much will I earn?
Not much. On average, a chemistry graduate only earns up to £3000 annually, although this can go up by another 30% in a multinational or major Indian company, says Shyam Suryanarayan, head of specialist recruiters C:Drive. PhD chemists from a premier institute such as the Indian Institute of Technology can expect a starting wage of around £9000, with up to £15,000 for those with good international postdoc experience.
If wages are low compared with other countries, it's worth bearing in mind that India is highly affordable. Rentals for a two-bedroom flat in Hyderabad can be as low as £200 per month, with more luxurious homes available at a higher price. Food and daily groceries are also very cheap, meaning your buying power is far greater than elsewhere in the world.
[[I was attracted to this city due to its climate and connectivity to rest of the cities in India]]India does everything on a massive scale, and as the second most populous country in the world it's no surprise that it has a large talent pool available. There is a competition to get good jobs, with thousands of students graduating every year from the country's universities. There is also a blossoming expat community, with jobs at international schools, hospitals and restaurants. Those interested in coming to work in India will require an employment visa, which can be arranged by their employer.
I was attracted to this city due to its climate and connectivity to the rest of the cities in India. In my opinion the state offices are comparatively efficient and friendly, unlike other cities in India
Saibal Das, senior scientist, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology
Hyderabad has much to offer thanks to the influence of Muslim culture and patronage of the Nizams – local sovereigns under the British Raj who Forbes list as the fifth wealthiest individuals of all time, worth a cool $211 billion (£147 billion) in today's money.
Thanks to this influx of cash, the city is dotted with beautiful mosques, minarets, palaces, parks, forts and museums. The Charminar ('four towers'), is synonymous with the city – a historical site and shopping nucleus all rolled into one. The nearby Falaknuma ('mirror in the sky') Palace is also worth a visit for its spectacular rooms. Alternatively, the city's Salar Jung museum houses the largest one-man collection of art and antiques in the world.
If you're looking for a something with a little more local flavour, try the street food. The quintessential Hyderabadi food is biryani, a traditional dish of lamb and rice. It's also worth stocking up on the three Ps the city is renowned for: pearls, perfumes (known locally as attar) and paan – a digestive and stimulant made with betel leaves that you will see all the locals chewing.
Finally, anyone looking to escape the heat should follow the locals and head down to the Hussain Sagar at sunset – it's the perfect spot to cool down after a hot day at work.
Rajesh Parishwad is a writer based in Bangalore, India
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