It's been a wild year. I apologize for going so long without updating the blog but it has been a tough summer. I've been going through, lets just say, an illness, and I haven't felt much like blogging. We managed to bring the garden in and the food processed and the pigs processed, but between that and the hell that I call work, I have been somewhat reclusive. 2017 looks like it has the potential to destabilize our world in a way that we thought was behind us and that we were better than. I'm having to kind of start all over mentally and physically. While some folks don't always show scars and can put on a happy and professional face, it doesn't mean the problems aren' t there. Let's just say that 2017 will bring many changes. But in the meantime, lets show you what has been going on.
We were plagued by grasshoppers this year. They really made the plants have to work hard to grow. Some did well, some didn't. We lost most of our hard bean crop, the potatoes produced but were very small and many of the herbs were feasted upon. The Squash and the melons got attacked as well but they did quite well anyway. The onions, beets, carrots, peppers, green beans, tomatoes, tomatillos and the Blackberries did pretty well and the canners ran for days and days as we worked to get things preserved.
The Tomatillos lost their minds. They really like to grow here. So we made Tortilla soup.
The potatoes struggled because of the grasshoppers. They weren't a good enough quality to store in the cellar so we canned as many of them as we could. They work great as pan fried, mashed, and in soups or stews.
We found some strains of onions that do well here (and love Chicken Manure fertilizer). We found some mesh bags and we tied them up and hanged them in the basement. These should keep for several months. Considering how many recipes use onions we will likely go through them with no trouble.
I have really burned out mentally. I brought on a partner at work to help relieve some of the strain. After training him and introducing him to my clients I am thrilled to know that I will be able to take the entire planting season and summer off from work. I haven't had a real vacation in 30 years and if my clients want me to stick around, they'd best understand why I'm doing this. I love em all but I refuse to die because of someone else's financial whoas. I desperately need to "Live Like a Hobbit" for a few months. Either that or I need to quit altogether. At this point, both are on the table.
We contacted the Dumb Friends League this year and picked up a couple of "working cats" or what ranchers and farmers call Barn Cats. Their job is to hunt and eat mice. We think they are doing their jobs. They are quite feral so they are not looking for human companionship. This is allegedly where they sleep. We know they are around because the food and water disappears. But this picture shows how much we know about them and what they look like.
One of the funniest things that happened this fall was washing a chicken in the kitchen! Yes you read that right. We had taken the pigs to freezer camp the week before. However, their wallow was still sloppy and muddy. The chickens love to go into the pig pen and scratch around and eat any remnants of food left behind. One evening Zina was out rounding the hens up to put them to bed and she noticed one was still in the pig pen. When she got closer she saw that it had gotten into the wallow and was stuck up to her wings in mud. The rescue attempt involved putting a plank out onto the mud, pull the chicken out and bring her into the house to rinse her off. She was amazingly docile and is now doing well, but now we can honestly say we gave a chicken a bath in our kitchen. I feel so fulfilled!
We have commenced work decommissioning the gardens in the city. We have decided to sell that house because the equity in the place will pay off the farm. Zina and Aaron will maintain an apartment instead and I will pretty much live full time at the farm. I lugged the boards we used for the raised beds to construct compost bins for the garden waste and chicken litter. This past year we spread the composted chicken litter on the garden beds. While it was terrific as fertilizer it was also full of herbicide resistant Amaranth seeds that sprouted the second we applied water to the beds. This is an attempt to try to keep those down. There were thousands of those infernal plants.
Our newest members of the flock started producing in October and even with the shortening of the days into the winter we have never had a shortage of breakfast food.
I never thought I'd see the day when our country could become so divided. This was the unfortunate discovery of the fall. We have a militia training facility about 7 miles from the farm. These folks are pretty "out there" and I hope they have sense enough to leave well enough alone. That mound of dirt running along the upper third of the picture is actually a big horseshoe shape containing a very large shooting range. I fear our country has lost it's mind and could be considered clinically insane.
So as the farm progresses we have decided to start breeding pigs ourselves instead of buying piglets to raise. We have some fences and pens to complete but if all goes right we will have a Hampshire Sow and Boar to raise in the next year. If successful, the sale of the piglets we don't want to keep should pay for the feed and thus allow us to have our meat for free (minus the physical exertion of raising them and processing them). A lot of folks do that out here and between eggs, chicken, and pork, we see a way to completely offset our grocery bill. That would make us, food bill, electric bill, water bill, house payment and car payment free. Someone in this household is one hell of a financial planner!
I thought this shirt was cool so I ordered it!
The puppies had a ball this Christmas. They could smell that there were treats amongst the gifts and when Christmas morning arrived they couldn't wait to join in!
So there you have it y'all! The JAZ Farm has progressed despite our silence. Not only are we looking forward to the growing season in 2017, the new pigs, and ordering our new meat chickens for the year, we will be hatching some of our new layers with our incubator, moving from the city, paying off the farm, taking the summer off, building a livestock barn, fencing in a pasture and perhaps, if the timing works, buying some pet goats to help with the lawn mowing. If there is one thing that can be said for our homesteading/prepping project its this: It Is Always An Adventure! Happy New Year everyone!
This post is more of me thinking it out as I type. I believe completely that there are no mistakes and where you are currently is exactly where you should be. Why that is the case isn't always clear, so sometimes one has to sit down, shut up and simply let it all unfold. Now anyone who knows me knows just how difficult that can be. After all, if something needs fixing (even with my clients) by god it gets fixed! There is none of this waiting around nonsense. There is a problem, it has a solution, get after it!
Not so trying to figure out what does and doesn't work on a farm. We have met with success and failures this year and it is the job of a good homesteader/farmer to learn from both and improve. So indeed, some navel gazing time is in order. Considering that it is cloudy and looks of rain today, what better time to ponder.
The successes: We got the place and built the majority of the infrastructure inside a year's time. The chickens both for eggs and meat have gone without a hitch. The building of windbreaks and irrigation systems have worked pretty well but I need to remember to keep checking the timer systems and the associated screw joints. I have had a couple of leaks but all in all it looks like this system will work out. The observing field is a great place to star gaze and the new deck (that was forced to be replaced because of dry rotted wood) is a fabulous place to sit outside and just look at the expanse of the plains. Our seeding rooms at both places are working great. I am so pleased and thankful to have such a big space to get the plants started in the spring (although some ventilation in the farmhouse basement is in order as all of those plants made it incredibly humid – bad for the telescope).
The setbacks: To sound like a politician, "no one could have anticipated" the massive hail beatings we took this year. After the shock, and trying to salvage the garden at the farm, I have been hearing tales of whoa from just about everyone. It did bring some things into focus. Unless it is a storage crop, it simply cannot be planted out here. Kitchen garden vegetables (those with leafy stems and produce fruit) are on a roulette wheel and cannot recover from these peltings in time to be useful. We planned almost exclusively to encounter drought and wind. We got the exact opposite: Hail and thunderstorms. So how do we adapt? This next season the urban farm will be home to all of the kitchen garden plants (tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, spinach, kale, cucumbers, zucchini, broccoli, basil, etc). That garden already has hoop covers and it has proven itself to produce huge amounts of vegetables. The only thing that needs to be done to it prior to next season is to trim back the tree. Since we cut down our aspens, the ash tree has gone nuts. It is casting too much shade. So this winter some of it will become firewood. The plan is then, as we replenish our cash reserves, to wait for the greenhouse I have my eye on to go on sale. This will give us a year to get it constructed and not disrupt the growing season.
The soil: In the city, I was able to hand tailor the soil in the garden beds by bringing in 50 yards of planters mix to put over the rock hard clay. That soil has been developed over the years to become a black sight to behold. At the farm it is simply too big to do that. It is also mostly sand. In good organic gardening fashion I made all 18 rows, raised beds. They average about 45 feet long and at the beginning of the season they were about 15 inches high. Ordinarily that would be a good thing; unfortunately with the hail and thunderstorm deluges the erosion was awful. The sandy soil wore away to the tune of more than an inch per storm. So a couple three things need to happen: 1. The beds need to be lower or flat to the ground. To achieve the same result as a raised bed they will need to be broad forked so the root depth is adequate. A six inch raise is ok but unless I can find free timbers to box in all of those beds they can't be raised. 2. Huge amounts of compost needs to be worked in. I did some this year and those beds where I did have held up pretty well. Fortunately I have about 50 yards of compost. If that isn't enough then we will need to check into bringing some in from off property. 3. Each year a section is going to have to be held out of production and have cover crops like alfalfa, clover, buckwheat, beans, etc. to help get more organic matter into the ground. 4. Because it is the winter that is the windiest time of year, to keep all of the above in place, the beds need to be covered and staked. It appears that the rolls of burlap I ordered will come in handy.
The Plants: I found some neat hoop covers from Grower's Supply that should work well to keep some of the more sensitive plants covered. Winter squash still has big leaves so they need some protection. The beets and carrots could use some cover as well as the onions when they are young and fragile. So some of the beds will get hoop covers similar to the one's in the city (only more stoutly constructed). At the farm, anything that has been started indoors shouldn't be planted outside until the first week of June. Not because of frost but because of the violent weather that accompanies the snow melt in the high country. The urban farm can be planted around the week before Memorial Day as has always been the case. At the same time we will be investigating greenhouse construction that will eventually bring all of the vegetable growing to the farm. The urban farm will likely become a pollinator garden, along with greens and my usual huge garlic crop.
The winter project then will be to get the pig pen built and the front 5-7 acres fenced in anticipation of putting up a barn.
So the universe didn't seem to be telling me that we were idiots for starting this venture and that we should get out. It was showing me in pretty "right between the eyes" fashion what works and doesn't work here. OK OK! I get it.
I notice that when I get going on this farm construction kick, that I see it in the fashion of it being an organic farm designed for production of veggies and such to be marketed at places like farmers markets. That simply isn't true. We may do some of that in retirement, but it was never intended to be that. It is a homestead; a little house on the prairie (literally); and its mission is to try to provide the maximum amount of food this family consumes in a year. While we have had a learning setback this past spring, it is still well on its way to accomplishing that mission. It is the farmer him/herself that needs to maintain the proper perspective. It is now time to grow the place now that it is built. The fun part, it seems, is within grasp. I hope this helps with anyone else looking to do something like this. Sometimes mother nature swings her bat pretty hard. I wish you all the best successes. Keep persevering. What else is there?
After having to get a tremendous amount of "real" work and doctors appointments out of the way we are back at the JAZ Farm. When I arrived (we were in the city for 2.5 days) we discovered that the automatic door to the layer coop hadn't opened. Evidently the battery was dead. The birds had been sequestered in the coop and were more than happy to come out and partake of the scratch grains we provided them. Now before anyone freaks, they have water in the coop so they were just a tad hungry. Aaron and I will be off to the Home Depot tomorrow to acquire some lantern batteries that the door requires.
So it was pretty smart of us to make sure the city garden got planted out. It is doing incredibly well as usual. We have harvested 2 bushels of spinach, a bushel of Kale (that we use for juicing), and the garlic is on its way to being a bumper crop that I can use to both eat and plant for next year's supply. Everything is doing very well. We are awaiting the small window when the peas will be ready and the strawberries, so far, are our best crop yet. So the smarts comes from knowing that the country farm garden might be met with some unknowns…. what a understatement.
HOWEVER: Quit whining Farmer Jon!! Sure we have to write off the eggplants and most of the tomatoes at the JAZ Farm because of the hail, but everything else is doing great!! We are going to build a greenhouse this fall which will cover all of those more sensitive plants; it is an unexpected evolution but it will solve the hail problem. The root vegetables and the beans and all of the corn, onions, asparagus, beets and carrots are on their way to being very successful. Perspective is everything. When you are sitting in your home listening to the gates of hell unleash upon your property during a hail storm, one thinks all is lost. The truth is that mother nature is resilient. We are going to have quite a harvest should this growth continue. So between the city garden that has been used as a back up and the experiment of the JAZ Farm, we will have a great deal of food to put by for the coming winter. When we get the greenhouse put up, all the more.
I had my engineer wannabe, Aaron, figure out how to lay out a rectangle on the ground to put in a fence to house the pigs we will be getting next fall. Tomorrow we will be getting batteries for the chickens, fence and fence posts for the pig pen and yet another project will have begun.
The only deterrent right now is the plague of mosquitoes that have hatched from all of the standing water left over from the storms. The outdoor clothes will be quite thoroughly doused in bug juice so we can continue the farm development during the non-snowy month!
Our wheat field, evidently has been considered a loss. The farmer we leased the land to is going to have someone come out and cut it down and bale it. I am not too upset as I will be receiving about 100 straw bales that can be used to bed the chickens and mulch the garden beds. On top of that, as it has been declared a loss, I may head out with my weed whip and knock a bunch of it down and try to salvage some wheat. We will have hard corn for corn meal this year and will need a grinder. Might as well gather as much wheat as we can since it isn't going to be sold, and save it to make our own bread.
Farm Jon….. da man got smarts, skeels, and should just quit the freakin' whining over the hail that didn't get everything. I love the JAZ Farms!
Ordered the drip tape system for the farm. It will handle up to 40, 100′ rows on one flow zone. The garden will use up every one of them.
Also mapped out the urban garden today and used my Mother Earth News garden software to get the calendar set for planting dates. Seedling starts begin next week and will continue through March. The urban farm hoop huts will get the cool season veggies going faster than normal (Cauliflower, Broccoli, Spinach, Peas, and Lettuce). The direct sowed seeds will happen Mid-May through the first week of June. Cover crops this year for soil improvement will be Crimson Clover, Dry Beans, Bush Beans, Alfalfa, Amaranth, and Millet.
As usual the grow room/seed starter room is going to be pretty full. Along with the new greenhouse tables at the farm. Several thousand plants by the looks of things.
Time to order the black plastic mulch….
We have been very focused on getting the chicken coop finished and making sure that all is well with the birds, the farmhouse, dog, and a kid going off to college. We haven't posted much about why the farm even exists! FOOD!
Despite the blistering schedule of trying to balance two jobs, a high school graduation, kid off to college and a farm, we managed with the help of grandma to get the urban farm planted this year too! It has kind of been left to its own devices though. The birds took the onions and a squirrel took a bunch of the corn (my squirrel repeller being at the farm and not in the city). In a moister part of the yard we had some slugs in the tomatoes. BUT! We have had a great harvest of broccoli all summer, we have had strawberries, kale, herbs, lettuce, cucumbers, green onions, a year's worth of garlic, beans, some corn, and a bunch of peppers. Not bad!
Today, I got up early to beat the heat here and went out and picked stuff. I got through most of it but I got stopped in my tracks with the tomato harvest. My Roma saucing tomatoes lost their minds. I picked over 100 lbs of tomatoes thus forecasting what the rest of my day was going to be like. I froze 25 lbs of whole tomatoes and as I type, have 3 stock pots of tomatoes boiling down to sauce consistency on the stove. This one day will provide us with all of the tomatoes we will need until fall 2014! Due to time constraints I am freezing it all instead of canning. When the beans come in they will need to be canned as we have found no good way to freeze beans that doesn't make them taste like bicycle inner-tubes.
This evening I am going back out to pick Basil (not the dog), Kale, green onions, and peppers. I will be able to make and freeze all of the Pesto we need for a year.
Corn, cherry tomatoes, cucumber salad and Italian sausage for dinner! Yum! Total distance to plate …. 40 feet. Chemicals used….. ZERO.
Happy Labor Day all! Given that labor is now treated like an evil step-child, we need to remember the people who really built this place. Working and laboring to build a farm and all of the construction work it has taken, they have my undying respect.
The JAZ Farm homestead isn't our first trip to the homesteading trough. Coming from a family that was gardening before Urban Farming was even a term, and having roots in the world of Iowa cornfields back when farms were still farms, not the mono-culture, CAFO, ethanol producing factories they are now, it was inevitable that this kind of life blossom. One of my very best friends, who I hadn't spoken with in a decade, mentioned when we got caught up, "you know this isn't too much of a surprise, if I remember right your mother had something of an organic operation going in her backyard while we were growing up". I was surprised that he remembered that but yes its true. Other than her teaching music lessons, one of my vivid memories of my mother was seeing her bent over in her garden. Zina's father was an Italian farmer in Sicily and he too has always had a garden in his backyard. In fact, one of his first jobs in America was working for a grocer.
So with that background, and as I (Jon) learned more about Peak issues, the disastrous state of our food supply, and the deteriorating water conditions in Colorado because of climate change, we began the transformation to a more sustainable way of life.
When we bought our suburban home, it had the world's ugliest front yard. It was poorly cared for and pavement quality clay made up most of the available yard. We didn't want to add anything like traditional Kentucky Bluegrass seed (grass in an arid climate is the height of stupidity) so we delved into the world of Xeric landscaping. The front yard was transformed into paths of flagstone, granite lined water efficient plant beds, Russian Sage, and a growing bed made of landscaping stones. We hauled in thousands of pounds of stone, gravel, rocks, topsoil, and plants we had never used before…. we jumped in head first.
This has been Zina's playground for several years and she has become the resident expert on Xeric growing.
1. It is very limited quarters and the tomatoes, as you can see, get HUGE!
2. If you get insects it can be very difficult to get rid of them. We had a serious issue with Whiteflies. While they stayed confined to the grow room they were an infuriating nuisance.
3. As it requires supplemental lighting, it is NOT energy efficient. I have 3000 watts of lights on timers. The big Halide lamps use enormous amounts of electricity.
To get around the energy issue and in keeping with a desire to be more sustainable we contracted with Solar City to put solar panels on the house. As we didn't have room in the backyard for a greenhouse of sufficient size, this was a way to take the sun, turn it into electricity and use it to power the grow lamps. To date we have had almost no electric bill.
In the late winter, the hydroponic system would get shut down and converted into a room to start seedlings for the urban farm. After getting a taste of the produce just from a small hydroponic operation, I had a burning desire to have it on a grander scale. We wanted to see just how much our yard could produce.
The back yard had no access to vehicles so everything needed to be brought in and built by hand. 30 yards of topsoil and all of the materials for the hoop covers were all brought in by wagon. My pick-up got quite a workout … and so did I.
The JAZ Farm homestead evolved out of all of this. Evidently we have the gardening and sustainability bug. It is all wonderful therapy – Especially in a country that seems to think that food comes from a drive through or is wrapped in cellophane.


Editor in Chief Travis Ferré just touched down in Torquay and filed this report from the SURFING house there. Photos by SURFING ad exec and honorary staff photog Jye Townend.
I spy Tommy. I spy Sunny. The history of Bells, on display at the contest.
Classic. Epic. All-time. Legendary. Iconic. Bells Beach is probably the only surf venue where these terms aren't played out or undeserving. The wave. The stories. The legacy. The feeling here. It's all so damn classic. On my first day interning at SURFING Magazine I was told by Evan Slater and Nathan Myers that terms like "legend" and "classic" and "epic" should be avoided unless absolutely necessary. I decided this morning that those words were made for the 50th Anniversary of the Rip Curl Pro Bells. It's that classic. That epic. That iconic.
This morning I walked down the hallowed path from Winkipop to Bells and surveyed the scene. A photo montage has been set up along the walkway chronicling some pretty incredible moments over the 50 years since Glen Ritchie rang the first ever bell. Names like Tom Curren, Martin Potter, Tom Carroll, Kelly Slater, Sunny Garcia, Mark Richards, Michael Peterson, Barton Lynch and just a myriad of legends appeared along the route to the event zone, conjuring up some pretty memorable moments from gromhood. Then a gust of wind whipped into my jacket. The sun came out. And while the waves were small, the air was electric. I spoke with wildcard Stu Kennedy (who just arrived after a 36-hour mission from Scotland to make the event) and Carissa Moore. Everything felt epic.
How's that results page? How's that pintail? How's that dude trunking it? Classic.
Every town's got one — here it's the Red Till Café. When you're not at the spot, you're at this spot.
We found this cool portrait someone did of Wilko inside the Red Till. Pretty sick.
Heat 1: Adrian Buchan, Alejo Muniz, Raoni Montero: The kid did some damage at Snapper. Good style, flair and with fun-sized surf on tap he should be able to oust the seriously lethal backhand of Ace Buchan. If it's over 4-foot though, Ace's backhand beats Alejo.
Heat 2: Taj Burrow, Adam Melling, Josh Kerr: There's really no one surfing as enthusiastic as Taj Burrow right now. His Firewires look energetic and full of pop, his style is the one we all can't get enough of; it's the perfect blend of flash and fluidity. We want Taj in this and we always will.
Heat 3: Owen Wright, Heitor Alves, Bobby Martinez: This one took some analysis. Bobby isn't going to go easily, and Heitor can come to play too. But Owen gets the nod thanks to his modern twists. His ability to tweak one a few more notches will give him the edge. But if the forecast calls for anything over 4-foot, Bobby might be get the win. Plus Bobby has a few fresh Merricks underfoot again, and they look like they belong there.
Heat 4: Mick Fanning, Tiago Pires, Gabriel Medina: Let's be honest here: Mick Fanning is going to come into this contest with steam coming out his ears. After his previous result on his home court (an uncharacteristic Round 3 loss), Mick will look on point again. Besides, Dusty isn't in this heat, right?
Heat 5: Jordy Smith, Dusty Payne, Stu Kennedy: Jordy's in love. And it's helping. With a babe, the beast has been tamed on land, but in the water, he's still looking crisp — and with waves that allow you to carve and attack the lip, Jordy gets the edge. Stu Kennedy just stepped off a plane from Scotland, so he's going to need a few days.
Heat 6: Kelly Slater, Kai Otton, Adam Robertson: Robbo has shown that there is no one who knows this wave like him. If this were a later round, it'd be hard not to pick Kelly, but with it being Round 1, I'm thinking Adam will be looking strong to sneak one past the great one. And if Adam Robertson wins, don't expect him to lose before the quarters.
Heat 7: Jeremy Flores, Taylor Knox, Cory Lopez: Call this a passion pick. Who doesn't want to see Taylor go Mad at 4- to 6-foot Bells? Hell, Jeremy and Cory would enjoy that.
Heat 8: Michel Bourez, Kieren Perrow, Gabe Kling: Michel has been looking especially strong on his forehand. He's riding Firewires and something seems to be working on them for him. Rippable Bells, the Spartan takes this.
Heat 9: Damien Hobgood, Matt Wilkinson, Daniel Ross: Dan Ross may be Core Score up (the dude is no nonsense ripping, a nice guy who charges and is an ambassador for Patagonia. He's just the man) but Wilko is the en vogue guy of the moment. With Dane out, Wilko is the one we're running to have a beer with and watch when he slips the jersey on.
Heat 10: Bede Durbidge, CJ Hobgood, Joel Parkinson: CJ Hobgood is coming off one of the worst starts in his career at Snapper. His board looked off, he got frustrated and never looked right. He'll be back. He's already looking fresh at Winkipop warm-ups, but Parko at Bells? That's just what beer garden patio was built for.
Heat 11: Adriano de Souza, Chris Davidson, Julian Wilson: Julian's heat against Taj at Snapper showed us something: he can handle pressure and belongs here. And sure, Taj got him and he made a crucial mistake, pearling in the barrel on what could have been his clinching wave, but he just showed us that he's a legit World Tour surfer who should scare everyone he draws. If he brings his repertoire with him, look for him in Round 3.
For more, see what the World Tour surfers got up to during their contest break.


Building your own coils for your Rebuildable Dripping Atomizer is both rewarding and fun. This Instructable will provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills to accomplish this task. It is important to know how to build these coils properly so that you do not cause damage to yourself, others, or your E-devices. The technical ability required for this build is beginner. The cost for building your own coil would be roughly $13.98. This price is for the 25 ft of kanthal at $3.79, $7 for jeweler screwdriver set, and $3.19 for organic cotton balls. This cost is only for the first set of coils. The purchased materials will make many sets of coils. The estimated time for completing a coil build is 30 minutes for the first time.
Make sure the deck of the RDA is clean of any previous coils, cotton, or juice.
Using Steam-Engine.org generate a wrap count for coils.
This will generate on the right side of the calculate the required number of wraps for each coil.
With the other hand begin wrapping the kanthal around your wrapping instrument. *Note: 1 wrap is completed when kanthal passes the starting point of the initial wrap.
Once the first coil is completed trim the leads of the coil to ½ -¾ inch.
Tighten this post screw down.
Insert the other leg of coil into the inside post of RDA.
To adjust coils, using pliers or ceramic pliers to pinch the coils tightly together. *Caution: Coil must be placed squarely between pliers to avoid damaging coils.
Repeat heating and adjusting coils until they heat from the center and move outward evenly at the same time.
Trim all excess leads using the wire cutter as close to the post that they are connected to.
From the organic cotton acquire a 2x2 inch section and tear in half. One half will be used for each coil.
Roll each section of cotton to thread through each coil like threading string into a needle.
Insert into each coil one section of cotton. *Note: The cotton should be thick enough that there is some resistance as you pull it though the coil.
Trim cotton to approximately 1/2 to 3/4 inch past coil. This will vary depending on how big the RDA you are working with is.
Activate the E-Cig to make sure both coils produce vapor. If one coil does heat up, tighten the post screws.
Step 10: Put on the RDA Top Cap and Enjoy!
Place the RDA's top cap in place. You are now ready to enjoy a fresh build.
*Caution: Depending on desired resistance of coils you will have to drip at different intervals as E-Juice is used up.
*Caution: Do not allow coils to become completely dry. Cotton will burn.
You have now built your own coils for your RDA. The first build always takes the longest but with practice you should be able to complete these steps in around 10 min. Once you get the hang of this try out different building techniques that will suit your vaping preferences the most. Happy Vaping!


Life is hard and we need one another. We want to walk through life together. We gather every Sunday for worship. But, we also gather each week in groups.
We're involved in several mission points domestically and around the world. We raise all of our missions funds in February during our missions emphasis month.
We exist to grow in Christ and share our faith through fellowship, Bible study, and service.


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We're proud to announce that the coveted Dolphin Fives Trophy was won by Exodus Travels last week after what turned out to be an exciting five a side tournament. They also took home the Golden Boot trophy which was awarded to Ollie Mills owing to his 9 goals scored during the tournament.
The event which takes place every year since 2014, aims to raise money and awareness for the Just a Drop charity whose sustainable projects provide support to communities all over the world to get access to safe water solutions, sanitation facilities and knowledge of safe hygiene practices. The tournament featured TTG Media as its headline sponsor and attracted teams from across the travel industry including Kirker Holidays, Trailfinders, Carib Tours, Intrepid Travel, Do Something Different, ATD Travel Services and Dolphin customer Travel Nation.
Trailfinders did a great job in defending their title and finished second in what turned out to be an exciting final. 2016 winners Caribtours lost after a nail biting semi-final, but managed to come in third place after defeating ATD Travel Services in the Play-off for third and fourth place.
The event continued down in the Red Lion pub where the prize ceremony took place and additional money was raised through a prize raffle.
Through all of these efforts, we managed to raise £500 for Just a Drop – the funds raised will make an enormous difference to people around the world who don't have access to clean water or hygiene facilities.
Thanks to the players and sponsor, it was a fantastic event yet again and we're looking forward to returning to Barnes next year for the sixth Dolphin Five-a-side tournament.


Today we released version 2.13 of the E-HAWK Vetting Platform.
Along with new tests and enhanced analytics, we have added an additional parameter: timeout=no. Adding this to your vets will run additional tests, but can slow API response times.
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FL NAACP Youth, Elders Travel to Historic Civil Rights Site
In the pre-dawn hours of March 8, members representing four north Florida branches of the NAACP boarded a bus and made their way to Selma, Alabama, where they would join tens of thousands in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Selma-to-Montgomery civil rights march. For those who made the trip, it was a day they…
City of Gainesville Responds to Low Grades on Report Card
After being laid off seven years ago, Juan Segarra started Foresight Construction Group in Gainesville. Growing to three offices across Florida, Segarra's company won best minority business of the year in November, an award granted by the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce. Foresight's business manager Maritza Rovira-Forino said diversity was key to their economic success…
Governor Selects Former State Conference President and Local Activist For Civil Rights Hall of Fame
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Earlier this week, Gov. Rick Scott announced the selection of former Gov. Reubin O'Donovan Askew, Sallye B. Mathis and Edward Daniel Davis to the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Governor Scott chose these three from a list of 10 distinguished nominees selected by the Florida Commission on Human Relations for making…
Group Removes Pasco, Other Confederates from hall consideration
WESLEY CHAPEL — Samuel Pasco, the county's namesake, was English-born, Harvard-educated and a U.S. senator from Florida after he fought in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. In 1887, Pasco was speaker of the state House of Representatives. In his 52-year life, he also served as a school principal, attorney and the clerk of…
Fla NAACP: Keep Confederates off Vets Hall of Fame
The Florida State NAACP State Conference has launched an online petition drive to ensure the governor, Cabinet and legislature do not allow prominent Confederate soldiers to be honored in the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame memorial. A group called the Sons of Confederate Veterans is pressing for the inclusion of three prominent figures in Florida…
Failure to Work With Minority Owned Businesses a Challenge
Failure to Work With Minority Owned Businesses a Challenge in the Private and Public Sector Submitted by Dedrick Asante-Muhammad, Sr. Director NAACP Economic Department & Torey Alston, NAACP Florida State Conference Economic Development State Chairman Diversity and inclusion has become an important subject of national debate in urban and rural areas. Yet what…
NAACP to Release Economic Development Report Card
Adora Obi Nweze, President of NAACP Florida State Conference and Torey Alston, State Economic Development Chair, will release a statewide Economic Development Report Card after examining the records of leading public and private organizations over the last four months. The NAACP Florida State Conference examined their records on employment, advertising and spending with minority, women…
Monitor Tax Dollars (Opinion Piece)
Promoting diversity and inclusion in business hiring, government contracting and career advancement has become a central focus of the NAACP Florida State Conference in recent years. We recently released a report card on the records of targeted cities, counties, school districts and private corporations in Florida after examining those records. In summary, most local governments…
North Florida has a mixed record on diversity, inclusion (Opinion Piece)
Promoting diversity and inclusion in business hiring, government contracting and career advancement has become a central focus of the NAACP Florida State Conference in recent years. The general public has not been accustomed to the NAACP lending its voice on economic development issues, so we took a "deeper dive" into a topic that receives little…
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Disabled car parks will be clearly signposted on the day of the show. There is NO disabled parking on the actual showfield, all disabled parking is within close proximity of the main showground. At most toilet areas, indicated on show field map (available on show day) there will be a disabled 'portaloo' toilet facility. There is a disabled toilet situated within the Barn. For disabled changing facilities, please use the area designated within The Barn. At present, there is no designated disabled viewing area. For people of limited mobility the rough terrain can become slippy and uneven, the show field is very spread out and a lot of walking is required. The show does not have any 'mobility' scooter facilities, if you do bring your own please note that the show field does get very congested at times, however is relatively flat in nature. Carers refunds are available. The carer will receive the refund of their ticket, the person they are caring for does not get a refund. Carers must pay full price at the entrance gate then go to the Secretary's office to produce proof of being a carer and complete a 'carers refund request form'. Carers are admitted for free on the understanding that the disabled visitor would be unable to attend the Show without them. You will be required to supply proof of care requirement, such as Personal Independence Payment, Disability Living Allowance, Carers Allowance or Blue Badge Registration number.
We have over 80 toilets available on show day. Most are the familiar portaloos' but we also have two trailer units with flushing toilets and running water facilities. As a member you will have the use of our executive trailer facilities, it's worth considering upgrading prior to the show day. Membership details can be found on the 'buy tickets here'. Children's Facilities Baby Changing facilities are situated inside our Barn which is home to the Food Market on show day. Lost children may also be brought the Secretaries Office.
There are over 8,000 public car park spaces avaible. Blue badge holders will be directed to their area on arrival at the show ground. Members' Car Park spaces are limited and cannot be guaranteed after 12 noon. Please note the red, green, orange and blue gate signs, in the showground, are for exhibitors, not the public.
Q: What time does the Show open?
Q: Are dogs allowed on the Show fields?
A: Yes! We love dogs but they MUST BE ON A LEAD AT ALL TIMES.
Q: Is there transport to the Show?
A: Yes, there's a FREE shuttle bus from Wolsingham running between 10am - 7pm both days every 20 mins approx.


ATLANTA – Senior Cameron Tringale of Georgia Tech has been named men's "College Player of the Week" for the period between March 9-15 by both Golfweek and Golf World magazines.
Tringale shot a 68 in the final round of the Southern Highlands Collegiate, the day's low score, to capture the individual title by five strokes. He has a 71.5 stroke average this season, with two wins and five top-10 finishes.
He has also played every tournament since arriving at Georgia Tech in the fall of 2005, finishing in the top 10 a total of 20 times, winning four.


Accounting Schools in Washington DC - How to Become a CPA in D.C.
This guide to accounting schools in Washington DC provides key information to help you choose the right school and degree program to support your career in accounting. The accounting schools in Washington DC offer degree programs in general accounting, as well as programs with specialty focuses such as investigative accounting or accounting technology. Online and distance accounting degree programs may also be a good fit for your skills and interests.
There are 8 not-for-profit colleges and universities with accounting degree programs in Washington DC.
Read on to find profiles of popular accounting programs, further information on accounting schools in Washington DC, and career information for future graduates.
In 2015, there were three schools in Washington DC that had graduates with an advanced degree take the Uniform CPA Exam for the first time. The pass rate at these schools ranged from a low of 54.2% to a high of 69.2%. The average national pass rate in 2015 was 48.4% nationwide (for candidates with a bachelor's or advanced degree). You can compare first-time pass rate when considering options for a CPA degree program. For a full statistical breakdown, see the 2015 NASBA Uniform CPA Examination Candidate Performance report provided by the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA).
American University offers a Master of Science (MS) in Accounting program through its Kogod School of Business. This program prepares students for all aspects of an accounting career from auditing to reporting and consulting. Options for full- or part-time study are available, with most students completing the degree in one to three years. The degree typically takes 30 to 37.5 credit hours to complete and includes such courses as Contemporary Assurance and Audit Services; Corporate Financial Reporting: Financial Transactions; and Tax Planning for Individuals and Business Enterprises. Beyond the 15-credit hour core, students complete an additional 15 credit hours of electives in interest areas related to business and accounting and may choose an optional specialization in Financial Reporting and Assurance, Taxation, or Forensic Accounting. The program is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). The Kogod School of Business also offers MS in Finance and MS in Taxation degree programs for aspiring accounting professionals. US News ranks American University #78 (tie) in National Universities.
The George Washington University School of Business has a Master of Accountancy (MAccy) degree program meant to develop students' skills in high-quality accounting research. Ethical leadership is emphasized in the program, as are the principles of sustainability and corporate social responsibility. The program is designed to be completed in 36 credit hours, though students with qualified undergraduate work may earn the degree with 30 credit hours. Full- and part-time study options are available for the program, with such courses as Contemporary Auditing Theory, Financial Accounting, Financial Markets, and Accounting Information Systems and EDP. Courses within each core area of study are designed to help students prepare and qualify for all four parts of the Uniform CPA exam. The Department of Accountancy at the school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). George Washington University is ranked #63 (tie) in National Universities by US News in recognition of its student life, leading graduate programs, and overall academic excellence.
Georgetown University offers several programs of study for master's degrees that will prepare students for careers as accountants and leaders. It offers a Master of Science (MS) in Finance program that comprises 32 to 36 credit hours and can be completed in 21 months. This degree can be completed entirely online. Georgetown also offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program that provides opportunities to specialize in accounting through a variety of electives, including such courses as Corporate Financial Reporting, Performance as Value Creation, and Taxes and Business Strategy. The program's core includes a sequenced program of study across the fields of accounting, finance, management, and leadership. Full-time, part-time, and evening courses of study are available, built around career tracks chosen by the student. Intensive Learning Experiences, which are concentrated one- to two-week electives, provide experiential learning and opportunities to work for clients in highly focused business areas. Georgetown is ranked #22 (tie) in National Universities by US News.
As one of the world's major business centers, Washington DC has a number of prestigious accounting firms headquartered in and around downtown. Matthews, Carter & Boyce is recognized as one of the Top 50 Accounting Firms in Washington DC, and has been named to that list many times since its founding in 1947. Matthews, Carter & Boyce promises its staff opportunities for advancement and competitive benefits. Melrose R. Limerick and Associates P.C. is one of the most respected CPA firms in DC, offering full service to all of its clients.
The District of Columbia Board of Accountancy oversees the process for becoming a Certified Public Accountant in DC. There are four main steps to complete in order to earn a CPA license in Washington DC.
Candidates for a CPA license in Washington DC must complete a 150-semester hour program of education that includes the award of at least a bachelor's degree. The 150 semester hours must include a concentration in accounting, which is defined of at least three semester hours in commercial law as well as 24 semester hours in other accounting subjects, to include three semester hours each in financial accounting, auditing, cost accounting, and federal income taxes.
Washington DC CPA candidates must complete at least 2,000 hours of experience, which may be earned full- or part-time. The experience must take place over at least one calendar year performing services and providing advice incorporating skills in accounting, attest, compilation, management advisory, financial advisory, tax, and consulting. Experience gained in government, industry, academia, or public practice qualifies to meet the experience requirement, which must be verified by a licensed CPA.
Candidates who are ready to take the Uniform CPA Exam may apply to the exam through the online portal maintained by the District of Columbia Board of Accountancy. Once an application has been approved, candidates will receive further instructions on scheduling and taking the exam. All four sections of the exam must be passed within an 18-month rolling period.
After meeting all licensure requirements, the CPA candidate's application must be submitted through the online credential management platform on the District of Columbia Board of Accountancy website. Note that all fees are required at the time that the application for licensure is completed. Candidates must also be prepared to upload a recent passport-type photo to support the application. If desired, candidates may complete the licensing application at the same time as applying to the Uniform CPA Exam.
Once licensed, CPAs in Washington DC need to complete at least 80 hours of continuing education each two-year renewal period. You can find additional information at the District of Columbia Board of Accountancy website.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, accountants in Washington DC make an average annual salary of $96,880, the highest average in the US.3 More accountants and auditors are employed per thousand jobs in Washington DC than in any other area of the country, indicating the high demand for such professionals in this area.3 Within the District of Columbia, 10,860 accountants and auditors are currently employed, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects this number to rise by 6.6% through 2026.2,3 This area can be expected to remain a top draw for career accountants in the coming years.


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"He was wide awake looking at me," she said when she found him. "I'm thankful he was alive."
Police have identified the parents: a 38-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, both Sioux Falls residents.
Alcohol was involved, McManus said.
The case has been turned over to the state's attorney's office.
The National Weather Service said the temperature reached a low of 46 degrees Tuesday morning, and the airport reported 2.9 inches of rain from 7 p.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday.
No charges have been filed yet, but the parents could face abuse or cruelty to a minor under the age of 7.
Churches are not part of the state's safe-haven law, which allows parents of babies up to 60 days old to leave the child in a certain location without it being a crime. South Dakota law 25-5A-27 states:
"An emergency medical services provider or licensed child placement agency shall take possession of a child who appears to be sixty days of age or younger if the child is voluntarily delivered to the provider or agency by the child's parent and the parent does not express an intent to return for the child."


People will feel favorable concerning you, when you're doing or saying what they like. Then feel unfavorable towards you when you're doing or saying what they don't like.
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Unpaid carers at Christmas
By Liberal Democrats
2020 has been an extremely difficult and upsetting year for everyone.
The extra pressures carers face over the festive season can be exhausting.
While people up and down the country typically use the festive period to relax after a busy year, the Government's continued failures have caused further heartbreak and stress.
Boris Johnson has yet again caused more upset by acting late
My heart goes out to the millions of families who after a very tough year were looking forward to Christmas with some sense of normality.
The sad fact is the Prime Minister has caused more upset by yet again acting too late.
The writing was on the wall last week when we asked Boris Johnson to listen to the scientists. He was warned that, if he had to cancel Christmas, he mustn't leave it to the last minute.
Alderdice and beyond - the future of the Vice Presidency
At a recent meeting of The Federal International Relations Committee, I had the chance to recount what I've been doing in the past couple of years (almost!) as party Vice President.
It's been my privilege to serve since first being elected to the role in 2019 and then again, in 2020, and I had been invited to speak on how we, as a party, can reach out to ethnic minority and other minority group members, how we handle situations where two opposing groups want exclusive public support and how we can cross cultural divides.
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Monday Morning = Hancock Statement.
International Migrants Day: Our fight for dignity and compassion goes on
On International Migrants Day and every day, we should celebrate the enormous contributions that people from all over the world make to the UK's culture, economy and communities.
The UK's immigration system is broken, and it's hurting everyone.
Sadly, though, the UK's immigration system is broken, and it is hurting everyone.
EU Negotiations Chaos: We shouldn't be in this situation
Boris Johnson's chaotic and confused approach to Brexit is putting British jobs and our future at risk.
We shouldn't be in this situation.
But Johnson didn't do his homework. He's making a mess of EU negotiations just like he's made a mess of his coronavirus response.
The British people deserve better.
3 million people are still excluded from Government support this Christmas
It's outrageous that nine months on from the Chancellor's announcements on coronavirus support, there are still 3 million people excluded from Government financial help.
As we move forward, the Government risks leaving the Excluded behind
These people are slipping through the cracks. As we move forward and seek to recover from coronavirus, the Government risks leaving them behind.
London in Tier 3: Necessary, but Avoidable
I am so frustrated that only weeks after coming out of national lockdown we are going back into further restrictions.
Going into Tier 3 has unfortunately become necessary - but it didn't have to be this way
My heart goes out to all Londoners who will be feeling the impact of this, whether through ruined plans with family and friends or work grinding to a halt.
The Government must act now to protect high streets
By Sarah Olney
During the pandemic when so many are already struggling to get by, unemployment has and will continue to have a devastating impact.
This Government's failure to get a grip on the virus has seen tens of thousands of livelihoods lost, and these extra job losses means thousands more families wondering how they're going to put food on the table.
It's time for young carers to get the support they deserve
By Carol Hayward
As Carers Representative for the Young Liberals, my reaction to the Liberal Democrats' decision to focus on carers has been a mixture of relief, pride, and tentative excitement.
I have been a carer for my mother since 2009, when I was 14 years old.
It's refreshing to see a political party put unpaid carers centre stage, especially after what feels like years of being brushed aside. I'm pleased that the party is focussing on Carers' Allowance in particular, since I've been personally campaigning for its improvement since 2014.


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2010 ABACUS Initiative Begins
On Thursday, August 5, ABA member bookstores were scheduled to receive a special e-mail from the National Association of College Stores' (NACS) OnCampus Research regarding the American Booksellers Association's 2010 ABACUS financial survey. The e-mail, providing both information on how to participate in the survey and relevant materials, begins the data collection process for the 2010 ABACUS initiative.
ABA announced in April that it would produce the 2010 ABACUS Survey through a new partnership with NACS.
"We are very pleased to be starting this important step in the 2010 ABACUS Survey with NACS. They have an accomplished research department with many years of experience in carrying out similar surveys for college bookstores," said ABA COO Len Vlahos. "ABACUS is a unique and very important resource for indie bookstores, and its success rests on active bookseller participation. We hope that booksellers will respond to the e-mail from NACS as soon as they can to help ensure that ABACUS 2010 is a success."
ABA members that participate in ABACUS receive a customized report analyzing their store's financial results, including comparisons with other businesses based on multiple criteria (such as sales level, store size, and community type) in addition to year-to-year trending information.
For many booksellers, ABACUS has been an important factor in store profitability. "I have made a lot of headway in making my store profitable as quickly as possible using [ABACUS] data," Candy Pearson of Apple Blossom Books in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, told BTW last year. "The improvement in the performance for my store between the first 16 months in business without this data and the next two calendar years with the data is very pronounced."
The OnCampus Research e-mail sent to ABA members will have the subject line "ABACUS Survey Starts Today," and the sender will be Martha Love, OnCampus Research information analyst. The e-mail from Love will contain a brief overview of this year's collection process, relevant files to assist in information gathering, and a link to the online survey form.
Importantly, booksellers will be submitting their information to ABACUS via a completely secure and confidential electronic form, and, once submitted, data is only accessible to Love, as the OnCampus Research staff person responsible for the survey. The 2010 ABACUS Survey deadline is October 29.
Booksellers with questions about submitting data to the survey can contact Love at OnCampus Research via e-mail. Booksellers who have general questions about ABACUS can contact Vlahos via e-mail or at (800) 637-0037 ext. 6650.


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Newly-elected Kyrgyzstan president to boost his powers
January 11, 2021, 6:01 a.m. ·2 min read
MOSCOW — A nationalist politician who won a landslide victory in Kyrgyzstan's presidential election said he would push for quick constitutional changes to strengthen the powers of the presidency.
Election officials said Monday that with 98% of the ballots counted, Sadyr Zhaparov was winning with 79% of the vote. The victory comes just over three months after he was freed from jail by throngs of protesters.
Zhaparov also vowed after the vote that he would maintain close ties with the country's main sponsor and ally, Russia.
Zhaparov was serving an 11 1/2-year sentence on charges of abducting a regional governor amid a dispute over a gold mine when he was freed by demonstrators who contested the results of October's parliamentary election.
Immediately after his release, Zhaparov mobilized stone-hurling supporters to evict President Sooronbai Jeenbekov from office and then took the helm as the nation's interim leader. He renounced that position shortly after in order to be able to run for president as required by law but continued calling the shots, relying on his allies in parliament.
The unrest marked the third time in 15 years that a leader of the nation of 6.5 million on the border with China was forced out by a popular uprising. Like the previous uprisings that toppled presidents in 2005 and 2010, the latest turmoil was driven by clan rivalries that shape the country's politics.
In a referendum held in parallel with Sunday's election, 81% voters supported strengthening presidential powers. Zhaparov, who initiated the vote, said Monday he would push quickly for drafting the relevant constitutional changes to be approved by another plebiscite in several months.
Adakhan Madumarov, one of Zhaparov's 16 rivals in the vote, refused to acknowledge his victory, claiming that the vote was falsified.
Kyrgyzstan, which is a member of Russia-dominated economic and security alliances, hosts a Russian air base and depends on Moscow's economic support. It formerly was the site of a U.S. air base that served as a key transport hub for the war in Afghanistan.
Speaking after the polls closed, Zhaparov pledged that Russia will remain the country's "main strategic partner."
Russian President Vladimir Putin, who previously voiced concerns about the turmoil in Kyrgyzstan, quickly congratulated Zhaparov Monday on winning the vote.
German federation probes alleged racial slur used on Amiri
BERLIN — The German soccer federation is investigating whether Union Berlin player Florian Hübner used a xenophobic slur against Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Nadiem Amiri when the Bundesliga teams played Friday. The federation said Saturday that there was a "suspicion" that Hübner racially insulted Amiri, whose parents are from Afghanistan, at the end of Union's 1-0 win. "We will take on this initial suspicion and initiate appropriate investigations at the start of the new week," said Anton Nachreiner, chairman of the federation's control committee. "For the first step, we will write to everyone involved and ask them to comment. We will also evaluate the available material up to then." Nachreiner said the federation "fundamentally does not tolerate any racism or discrimination." Friday's game ended with Amiri angrily approaching Hübner and pointing his finger in the Union defender's face after the final whistle. Amiri also had heated words with other Union players. Union coach Urs Fischer tried without success to console the furious midfielder. Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah told broadcaster DAZN that Amiri was abused by an opponent who used a racially charged term referring to the Germany midfielder's Afghan background. "It doesn't belong on the football pitch, no matter how emotional things get," Tah said. "It's the most bitter part of the evening. I hope there are consequences." Amiri said Saturday that he accepted an apology from the player involved. "He came to me in the changing room after the game," Amiri told Leverkusen's website. "There were ugly words on the pitch said in the heat of the moment that he's very sorry for. He credibly assured me of that and therefore the matter is now settled for me." Neither Amiri nor Tah referred to the Union player by name. Fischer missed the incident. "I heard there were words on the pitch that have no place on the pitch," Fischer said after the game, before calling for an investigation. Union welcomed the federation's investigation. "Union Berlin completely distances itself from racism and discrimination in football and in our society. To be clear: it's not acceptable in any form," the club said on Twitter. ___ More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/Soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports ___ Ciarán Fahey on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cfaheyAP CiaráN Fahey, The Associated Press


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Mental Illness Genetics Among Science's Top "Breakthroughs" for 2003
December 22, 2003 · Press Release · Research on the genetics of mental illness, most of it NIMH-funded and much of it in the Institute's own laboratories, was named the #2 scientific "breakthrough of the year" by Science magazine in its December l9, 2003, issue.
Autism Summit Conference
November 14, 2003 · Press Release · A national conference focusing on the Federal government's role in biomedical autism research, early screening and diagnosis, and improving access to autism services will be held November 19-20, 2003, at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC.
NIMH Leaders, Grantees Honored
October 31, 2003 · Press Release · National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Director Thomas R. Insel, M.D., was among 65 newly elected members of the National Academy of Science's Institute of Medicine (IOM), announced this week.
Mutant Gene Linked to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
October 23, 2003 · Press Release · Analysis of DNA samples from patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and related illnesses suggests that these neuropsychiatric disorders affecting mood and behavior are associated with an uncommon mutant, malfunctioning gene that leads to faulty transporter function and regulation.
New Program Will Pursue Schizophrenia Gene Leads
September 12, 2003 · Press Release · The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), today announced a new program expanding genetics research on schizophrenia in its own Bethesda, Maryland, laboratories.
Creation of New Neurons Critical to Antidepressant Action in Mice
August 7, 2003 · Press Release · Blocking the formation of neurons in the hippocampus blocks the behavioral effects of antidepressants in mice, say researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
New Program Treats Rural Youth And Targets Barriers To Care
July 29, 2003 · Press Release · Adolescents and teens with emotional and behavioral problems will receive treatment as part of a new study in eight of the poorest Appalachian counties in Eastern Tennessee.
Gene More Than Doubles Risk Of Depression Following Life Stresses
July 17, 2003 · Press Release · Among people who suffered multiple stressful life events over 5 years, 43 percent with one version of a gene developed depression, compared to only 17 percent with another version of the gene, say researchers funded, in part, by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Medication and Psychotherapy Treat Depression in Low-Income Minority Women
July 1, 2003 · Press Release · Treatment with medication or psychotherapy reduced depressive symptoms in women from minority populations, according to research funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
NIMH Awards $22.6 Million for Center for Collaborative Research on Mental Disorders
July 1, 2003 · Press Release · Under a cooperative agreement, the Center will accelerate progress toward understanding genetic origins of mental disorders including autism, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.
Brain Cells Seen Recycling Rapidly To Speed Communications
June 10, 2003 · Press Release · The tiny spheres inside brain cells that ferry chemical messengers into the synapse make their rounds much more expeditiously than once assumed, National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)-funded researchers have discovered.
Monkey's Memory Cells Caught in the Act of Learning
June 5, 2003 · Press Release · NIH-funded scientists have detected direct evidence of individual brain cells signaling the formation of new memories.
Lithium Shows Promise Against Alzheimer's in Mouse Model
May 21, 2003 · Press Release · An enzyme crucial to formation of Alzheimer's plaques and tangles may hold promise as a target for future medications, suggest studies in mice and cells.
NIH Awards Grants for Six New Autism Research Centers
May 13, 2003 · Press Release · The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded grants to support six new research centers of a major network focusing on the biomedical and behavioral aspects of autism.
Gene Enhances Prefrontal Function at a Price
May 7, 2003 · Press Release · Studies of a gene that affects how efficiently the brain's frontal lobes process information are revealing some untidy consequences of a tiny variation in its molecular structure and how it may increase susceptibility to schizophrenia.
Study Boosts Confidence in Potential Screening Tool for Alzheimer's Disease
April 22, 2003 · Press Release · A major study has confirmed the value of potential markers for identifying people with Alzheimer's disease.
Genes, Brain and Behavior Symposium April 16
April 9, 2003 · Press Release · Prominent experts on genes, brain and behavior will discuss the impact of genomics on neuroscience in an all-day scientific symposium at the National Institutes of Health, April 16.
NIMH Launches First Public Health Education Campaign To Reach Men With Depression
April 1, 2003 · Press Release · The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), one of the National Institutes of Health, today announced the launch of the first national campaign to raise awareness that depression is a major public health problem affecting an estimated 6 million men annually.
Treatment for Minor Depression
March 21, 2003 · Press Release · In a new approach to research on minor depression, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched a four-year study to determine the safety and effectiveness of St. John's wort, a common herbal supplement, and citalopram, a standard antidepressant, compared to placebo.
Telltale Protein Defects Mark Fragile X Pathways
February 12, 2003 · Press Release · A team of scientists led by National Institute of Mental Health Health (NIMH) grantees has identified a trove of proteins involved in synaptic plasticity and neuronal growth—some of them likely implicated in mental retardation and perhaps other neurodevelopmental disorders like autism.
Human Gene Affects Memory
January 23, 2003 · Press Release · NIH scientists have shown that a common gene variant influences memory for events in humans by altering a growth factor in the brain's memory hub.
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The Human Services Relief Matching Fund
The need for Jewish Human Services is growing — this limited-time matching fund can help fill the gap.
Jewish Federations across North America have been blessed with some of the most compassionate donors in the world. Still, due to the current economic crisis, an estimated 1.2 million Jewish adults are worried about paying their next month's housing costs. More than 500,000 are facing food insecurity, not confident they will be able to afford to feed their families – unless we support these unmet needs. That's why JFNA created the Human Services Relief Matching Fund, to raise $54 million to increase our efforts. These funds will go exclusively to meet the critical needs of our Jewish community members most affected by the crisis.
Here's how it works.
From now until December 31, 2020, every eligible dollar given to your Jewish Federation's Human Services Relief Matching Fund will be matched by 50%. Gifts are eligible if a donor's intention is to support Jewish human services, and donors must be either increasing their existing gift, be a first-time donor, or not have made a gift in at least 18 months. The matching fund will count only the increase and not the maintained gift amounts. If that's the case, then a $10,000 donation becomes $15,000. $200,000 becomes $300,000, and so on. That is real change.
Just imagine what this 50% match means in human terms.
If $100,000 can enable 20 families to keep a roof over their heads, then the 50% match to that gift will enable 10 additional families to keep their homes. If a gift normally feeds 100 children for a month, then with the match, it will feed 150 children.
Attention Federations: Take advantage of this 50% match.
To access this special funding pool, your Federation must sign up by September 10.
Keep in mind that all new monies raised are strictly to provide critical funding to your Jewish human services programs and agencies.
FAQ & Resources for Federations
FAQ for Agencies
Calling all donors: Join our circle of generous supporters.
To take advantage of this 50% matching fund, contact your local Federation. Tell them that you, or your foundation, are interested in contributing to the Human Services Relief Matching Fund. They'll immediately connect you with the appropriate person overseeing the fund, who can discuss it with you and answer all of your questions. If you would like to donate nationally toward this fund, please contact Shira Hutt.
Find Your Federation
A special thank you to our generous supporters who have made this fund possible.
Maimonides Fund
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation
Crown Family Philanthropies
Jack, Joseph & Morton Mandel Foundation
Singer Family Foundation
Leslie and Abigail Wexner
Wilf Family Foundation


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