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The duration of such high irrigation rates vary according to the varieties. It is shorter in early ripening varieties and longer in the late varieties. High crop levels cause increased water loss from the canopy, therefore higher coefficients should be used in years with high crop levels. The harvest time is sometimes determined by the market demands and fruit might be held on the vines for extended periods, beyond their physiological ripening stage.
Irrigation of early varieties after harvest is normally aimed at maintaining the foliage in a good physiological state and thereby enables the formation of reserve sugars for the next season and cane maturation. Excessive irrigation after harvest may stimulate undesired vegetative growth. Such growth does not undergo efficient fruit bud differentiation and incomplete can maturation which may not survive the winter temperatures and weaken the vine.
Application of soluble fertilizers through the irrigation water is essential in drip irrigation regimes since the efficient occupation of the limited soil volume under the dripper accelerates the rate of mineral depletion. On the other hand, fertigation provides an efficient means for controlling the concentration of minerals in the immediate vicinity of the active root system. Plant roots can not read measures such as kg per hectare since the uptake of minerals is a function of mineral concentrations. Fertigation requires to look at the mineral concentrations in the irrigation water and in the irrigated soil volume in addition to the common measures of kg per hectare.
The efficient uptake of minerals in drip regimes is due to the maintenance of biological concentrations at high water availabilities, good aeration and formation of concentration gradients. Such mineral concentration gradients expose various parts of the root system to a wide range of concentrations so that part of the root system is always exposed to optimal concentrations and uptake rates. The efficient uptake is reflected in the entire root system due to exchange of water and minerals between individual roots. The fast depletion of minerals is reflected in a rapid response of the vines to the cessation of application of elements such as nitrogen which is known to accelerate vegetative growth.
For grape vines the optimal concentrations of NPK in the irrigation water are 150, 20 and 150 ppm respectively. These concentrations are used for stimulating vegetative growth when needed while lower concentrations can be used when moderate growth is needed. It is not recommended to apply nitrogen after veraison since it may stimulate vegetative growth which is undesirable at this phonological stage due to assimilate competition between the growing tips and the ripening fruits.On the contrary, phosphorus and potassium may be applied throughout the entire season since they do not interfere with growth and are not as mobile as nitrogen. Microelements can be added according to the needs, the uptake of iron chealates is particularly efficient in drip irrigation regimes.
The selection of the nutrient composition is determined by the needs. Leaf mineral analysis on one hand and soil extractors on the other are very useful tools for this purpose. Petiole rather than blade analysis better reflects the nutritional status of the vines. Petiole sampling is normally done at full bloom, although veraison and pre harvest are suitable dates as well. Recommended levels for petiole and blades for each sampling season are available in the literature.
The advantage of full bloom sampling is the ability to apply the results at the same season. On the other hand, petiole nitrate nitrogen content is quite unstable at bloom time and does not always reflect the need for nitrogen fertilization while pre harvest analysis is more reliable and together with the vigor performance of the same season may serve for the next season's application policy. In early table varieties it is still possible to apply nitrogen at the same season provided the vegetative growth is insufficient as well. Autumn nitrogen application is not recommended in drip irrigation regimes since the rates of water applications in this season are rather low together with the higher leaching risk during the winter rains.
Potassium needs are also better reflected at harvest time since it is the major element in the fruit and its content in the petiole. High petiole potassium is well correlated with high potassium which is known to increase wine pH. In regions where wine pH tends to be high, it is it advisable to restrict the potassium application to the levels required for its physiological functions. However, in table grapes high potassium and high pH mask the sourness perception and may enable to harvest the grapes at lower sugar contents.
Phosphorous increases fruit bud differentiation and sugar accumulation but tends to reduce berry size. These are very important properties for wine grapes but may be useful for table grapes according to the local conditions and the varieties.
Soil extractors are used for monitoring the concentrations of various minerals in the root zone. Extraction can be done only when the soil is saturated and concentrations may be read by the use of field kits. The use of such extractors is important particularly to monitor excessive concentrations which may result from the difference between the rate of application and uptake.
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On-the-wire - This is the most common vineyard drip irrigation application based on a dripline (integral or button) suspended 30-50 cm above the ground along the trunk line.
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Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, 487 Dominion Road, Balmoral
Race Relations Commissioner
Dame Susan Devoy
Kia ora and Greetings
On behalf of the New Zealand Human Rights Commission, it is a great honour to support the celebration of Africa Day here in Auckland: the 53rd commemoration of the founding of the African Union.
Some people I'd like to acknowledge tonight:
Gregory Fortuin, former Race Relations Conciliator and someone who's been never afraid to speak out on issues of racial equality
Mt Roskill MP Phil Goff
ACOFI outgoing and incoming presidents Kizito Essuman and Francois Kayembe Fatumatah Bah
Amin, the newly elected vice president, who project managed the entire event, and who, with the old and new exec started setting up at 11am!
And finally, our African Community Forum members, families and children.
Fellow New Zealanders:
Happy Africa Day.
Today's theme is Unity and this is more important than ever, Unity not just for Africa: Unity for the World and Unity for us here in New Zealand.
Our role at the Human Rights Commission is to strengthen human rights and encourage harmonious relations amongst all of us who call New Zealand home.
In New Zealand, celebrations such as Africa Day are about Human Rights, celebrations such as Africa Day are about planning for our future, Now.
As this year's theme is Unity I would like us to look back at that time, the early sixties, here in New Zealand.
I would like to talk about unity forged more than 50 years ago between New Zealanders and South Africans.
When it comes to unity in this country – supporting the All Blacks as you know is something that New Zealanders are pretty unified about.
But back in the early sixties many New Zealanders put aside their love for rugby and instead chose to stand in unity alongside South African people.
Back in 1960 Anglican Bishop Wiremu Panapa led protests against the South African Rugby tour arguing that it was racist against Maori and Africans.
Bishop Panapa's campaign saw 150,000 New Zealanders sign a petition to end all contact with South Africa as long as it practiced apartheid.
These protests were a precursor to other campaigns led by Bishop Panapa that highlighted inequality and racism here in New Zealand.
He went on to lead protests against racist laws that banned Maori New Zealanders from pubs and hotels.
He also went on to lobby for equal rights and Treaty of Waitangi rights for Maori New Zealanders.
Twenty years later, and for any Kiwi old enough to remember: 1981 saw our country erupt when our government invited the Springboks to New Zealand. Some argued that sport and politics had nothing to do with one another but they were wrong. Sport under Apartheid, like everything else, had everything to do with the politics of oppression. The streets of New Zealand erupted from the moment the Springboks touched down. Priests and nuns joined activists, students and everyday New Zealanders in a bid to Stop The Tour. Families were divided right down the middle, with some heading off to watch the rugby while others donned helmets to protest.
New Zealand grew up a bit in 1981 and New Zealanders shed our image as a quiet, no fuss folk. When he heard that anti-Apartheid protesters thousands of miles away had forced the cancellation of a Springbok Rugby Test, the late Nelson Mandela said it was as if the sun had come out and shone through his prison cell. 1981 was a watershed year for New Zealand, we grew up a lot in 1981 and we've grown up a lot since then.
As had been the case in the early sixties, the 1981 anti tour movement was a precursor for other equal rights and justice campaigns. By the end of the decade after much protests, Maori was made an official language in its own country for the first time in history.
It is clear that the ongoing fight for justice is important in Africa as well as here in New Zealand.
Young African New Zealanders spoke up this year about the discrimination they faced from Police.
We encourage the Police to work closely with our communities.
While the NZ Police does a lot of great work, we urge officers to talk honestly with each other and with community members.
If we look overseas we can see what happens when a Police service lets a culture of discrimination rule its ranks: we must never let that happen here in Aotearoa.
Right now the Human Rights Commission is working on a digital and engagement strategy that aims to create a culture in which racist attitudes, statements and actions are considered unacceptable by a majority of New Zealanders.
We live in the most ethnically diverse nation on earth – and that diversity has happened in less than a generation.
We are convinced that we must do something now to safeguard the future for all of our children.
We want to reinforce our Kiwi identity:
Being a New Zealander means offering a warm welcome, giving everyone a Fair Go, and celebrating our Diversity.
We want to ensure that in our country and in our Kiwi culture: Racism, overt or casual, will be unacceptable.
We want to change people's hearts and minds.
Some of you will know that we have begun already, talked to a few people and we would like to be in touch with many more of you.
At the heart of all we do are people like all of you here tonight.
At the heart of all we do is the belief that Unity isn't just something we should just hope for.
Unity isn't something we should just pray for.
Unity is something we must plan for.
Susan Devoy
Dame Susan Devoy, Race Relations Commissioner
Dame Susan Devoy DNZM, CBE has worked across the sport, community and charity sectors since she retired undefeated as the world women's squash champion in 1992. A member and chair of the Halberg Trust, patron of the Muscular Dystrophy Association of New Zealand and other charities, Dame Susan was the Chief Executive Officer and Chair of Sport Bay of Plenty. She has served on the Auckland District Health Board, the Tauranga Energy Consumer Trust and chaired BNZ Partners, Bay of Plenty.
Since her appointment in April 2013 Dame Susan has taken a high profile role in encouraging New Zealanders to take personal responsibility for race relations and to stand up for victims of racial abuse.

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Pernod Ricard UK has announced that Philip Ainsworth, current marketing director of Wyborowa Pernod Ricard, has been made its new marketing director.
Ainsworth reports to PRUK managing director, Laurent Pillet.
Ainsworth replaces Patrick Venning, who will become global marketing director for Ballantine's Finest and Introduction to Scotch Portfolio at Chivas Brothers – the Pernod's scotch whisky business.
Ainsworth started his career in 1997 with Majestic Wine, before moving to a variety of roles within the drinks industry both in the UK and internationally for companies, including Enotria and Bodegas Riojanas.
Ainsworth joined Pernod in 2008 as international regional manager and in 2012 was appointed regional director in charge of EMEA (exc. UK, Germany, France & Spain).
Since 2014, he has been Wyborowa Pernod Ricard's marketing director, based in Poland.


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Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five, set for graphic novel translation in 2020
Publisher BOOM! Studios recently announced a brand new graphic novel adaptation for Kurt Vonnegut's American classic novel, Slaughterhouse-Five. The acclaimed anti-war novel interpretation will be full color, and set for September 2020, under its Archaia imprint.
This work will be a first in graphic novel for the work, and done by Eisner Award-winning writer Ryan North (How to Invent Everything: A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler) and Eisner Award-nominated artist Albert Monteys (Universe!) with color assistance by Ricard Zaplana, available.
Slaughterhouse-Five, also known as The Children's Crusade: A Duty-Dance with Death was first published in 1969, and written by Kurt Vonnegut. The book follows the life of war vet Billy Pilgrim, from his early years to his time as an American soldier and chaplain's assistant during World War II, to his later years. There is some abstract science fiction involved as Billy time travels throughout. Much of the story focuses on his capture by the German Army and his survival of the Allied firebombing of Dresden as a prisoner-of-war. This reflects a personal experience by the author, having lived through that.
Slaughterhouse-Five would eventually receive worldwide attention, and very timely in a time of rising anti-war protests. It would be nominated for multiple awards, and adapted into multiple other entertainment formats, including film, theater, and a radio play. It would also end up challenged for censorship, and banned in places for its adult and "anti-Christian" content.
Ryan North is known for much current work, including Dinosaur Comics, the Eisner and Harvey Award-winning Adventure Time comic series, the bestselling anthology series Machine of Death and best-selling Eisner-Award winning Unbeatable Squirrel Girl comics published by Marvel. His latest book, How to Invent Everything, A Survival Guide for the Stranded Time Traveler is a humorous look at civilization, and worth checking out.
"Like most people, Kurt Vonnegut has been one of my favourite writers since I first read his books decades ago, and it's been such an honour—and challenge—to adapt his most famous work for a new medium. Slaughterhouse-Five is a deeply funny and deeply moving book, and my goal with this project was to keep all of that, while still making something that feels at home in this medium," said writer Ryan North. "I picture it as a window into an alternate universe where Kurt (and Kilgore Trout) worked in comics instead of prose. Every medium can do things that others can't, I'm beyond excited to share this new version of Slaughterhouse-Five with you very soon."
Albert Monteys is a Spanish graphic novelist and illustrator, best known for his work in El Jueves, a weekly satirical magazine that he directed from 2006 until 2011. Monteys also created the series Carlitos Fax for the children's magazine Mister K. In 2014, he founded a satirical monthly publication Orgullo y Satisfaccion (Pride and Satisfaction) with several other cartoonists, and began to publish a science fiction comic, ¡Universo! (Universe!) in Panel Syndicate, winning a 2017 Eisner Award nomination for Best Digital Comic.
"What a challenge, what an opportunity! When I was presented with the chance to collaborate in the graphic novel adaptation of Slaughterhouse-Five my first reaction was 'this is one of my favorite books and it can't be adapted.' That was until I read Ryan North's script, nodding enthusiastically at every great idea, every moving moment, every scene that made me want to grab my pencil right away." said artist Albert Monteys in a recent press release from BOOM! "A good adaptation shines new light on the original, I hope we managed to do just that. I think we did, somewhat, in the telegraphic schizophrenic manner of tales of the planet Tralfamadore—which is what comics are, after all."
Slaughterhouse- Five will be available in print form, for sale in September 2020 at local comic book shops, and direct from Boom Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from popular content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Madefire.
In the meantime, here is 7-page preview, courtesy of BOOM Studios for its graphic novel release…
Posted on January 8, 2020 March 19, 2020 by StrangerWorlds TeamPosted in ALL ELSE, BOOKS, COMIC BOOKS, NEWSTagged Boom!, classics, graphic novels, Kurt Vonnegut. Leave a comment
David Mack's Kabuki turns 25 this year, with a new Omnibus edition
25 years in July, comics creator David Mack released Kabuki to comic stores readers, giving a new escape visually and creatively through his unique style of storytelling. It would continue with critical acclaim, spanning multiple series and some spinoffs. The Kabuki series will be reprinted in a 400-page Dark Horse published Omnibus collection. Its first volume is set for this coming December.
Kabuki is the long running multi-series spanning of a young woman, code name "Kabuki", who struggles with her identity in a near-future Japan. Working as an operative for a clandestine government agency known as "The Noh," Kabuki neutralizes dangerous individuals before they become national-level threats, but when the agency she works for is compromised, Kabuki's personal quest sends her down a difficult path to her own self-discovery, that may bring her in direct conflict with the powers she formerly served.
The origin, the foundation of the story…The very beginning of the acclaimed series created by David Mack. Kabuki Omnibus: Volume 1 collects the first two original Kabuki volumes: Circle of Blood and Dreams in an easy to read trade paper back…loaded with extras! Cover gallery, commentary, new art & text…The perfect book for fans of Mack, his beloved series, and brand-new Kabuki readers.
Kabuki Omnibus: Volume 1 goes on sale for $29.99 on December 11, 2019, at better comic and book stores everywhere. For more info, visit www.darkhorse.com.
Posted on June 16, 2019 September 29, 2019 by StrangerWorlds TeamPosted in ALL ELSE, COMIC BOOKS, NEWSTagged classics, comic books, Dark Horse Comics, reprints. 1 Comment
Flaming Carrot returns to print in Omnibus form, from Dark Horse this summer
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Bob Burden's Flaming Carrot is coming back to print, from Dark Horse Comics as a large Omnibus volume. This critically-acclaimed yet absurd classic comics parody will arrive in mid-September. This Omnibus volume will be a 416-page paperback and collect Flaming Carrot #1-2, 4-11, 25-27 and retail for a mere $24.99.
The original news release from Dark Horse Comics says it best…Propagating dreamlike surrealism, disturbing violence, sexual adventurism, bar-hopping, and a bizarre and nightmarish costume, the world's first postmodern super-man battled Road Hogs From Outer Space, went on drinking binges with Death, teamed up with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to save the "Umpire State Building", bounced around on a nuclear powered pogo stick, and ordered some of that new Brussels sprout flavored ice cream that wasn't even on the menu yet. Now, when the industry needs it the most: The world's first surrealist superhero comic returns! The pied piper of fun! The poor man's H-Bomb! The one-man Madis Gras! The further adventures of the strangest man alive! Fresh as cracked wheat! Doctor recommended. Maximum strength formula. New hope for a nation suffocating in the swill of its own mediocrity!
Flaming Carrot Comics Omnibus arrives on September 18, 2019, in comic stores and better retail book stores everywhere.
Posted on March 31, 2019 September 29, 2019 by StrangerWorlds TeamPosted in ALL ELSE, COMIC BOOKS, NEWSTagged classics, comic books, Dark Horse Comics, superheroes. Leave a comment
IDW presents a new reimagining of The Island of Dr. Moreau, this summer
A recent news release from IDW revealed an all-new comics interpretation of H.G. Wells' classic science fiction novel, The Island of Dr. Moreau. On board will be writer/co-creator Ted Adams (Diablo House) and artist/co-creator Gabriel Rodríguez (Locke and Key) to present this revisioning of H.G. Wells' classic science fiction novel, with coloring by Nelson Dániel and lettering by Robbie Robbins.
Remaining faithful to Wells' plot, dialogue, and Victorian-era setting, Adams and Rodríguez replaced Edward Prendick – the original witness protagonist – with a new creation, Ellen Prendick. Her inclusion allowed the creative team to explore a new version of one of the world's favorite stories through the eyes of a more active character with a different and refreshing point of view on the cursed island's horrific events.
See artwork preview below!
"Wells' novel is as relevant today as when he wrote it in 1896," says Adams. "It addresses the subject of the thin line that separates men from beasts and the question that all scientists should ask themselves: 'Just because we can do something, does that mean we should?'"
"To provide a vivid, immersive experience for the reader, we set the narrative of Dr. Moreau entirely in double-page spreads, a format that builds a rich world for the characters and presents the mystery and terror in a thrilling and concise way," says Rodríguez. "We also push the boundaries of the Beast Folk's design to a point where familiar animal shapes, imbued with traces of human expression, feel genuinely disturbing. It's been an exciting challenge to capture the fundamental wonder and horror of the novel."
The Island of Dr. Moreau will debut for print in comic stores this July, and on popular digital comics apps everywhere. For more info, visit IDW at idwpublishing.com.
Posted on March 31, 2019 September 29, 2019 by StrangerWorlds TeamPosted in ALL ELSE, COMIC BOOKS, NEWSTagged classics, comic books, idw, science fiction. Leave a comment
Rumiko Takahashi's earliest manga Urusei Yatsura, set for new deluxe reprint editions
VIZ Media, LLC recently announced all-new deluxe editions of famed manga creator legend Rumiko Takahashi's (perhaps best known for Inuyasha) classic work, Urusei Yatsura.
Urusei Yatsura was originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Sunday (1978-1987), about the hilarious misadventures of an unlucky human boy who meets a beautiful alien princess. The successful manga series was adapted into anime format and spawned a TV series and half a dozen theatrical-release movies. All were well-received and propelled creator Rumiko Takahashi towards more acclaimed manga hits including Maison Ikkoku (1980-1987), Ranma 1/2 (1987 to 1996), and Inuyasha (1996-2008).
The deluxe volumes will publish under the Viz Signature imprint. Each volume will have 400 pages of content, for English publication by VIZ Media on a quarterly basis. The series is rated 'T+' for Older Teens; Volume 1 will carry a print MSRP of $19.99 U.S. / $26.99 CAN.
"Urusei Yatsura is an iconic manga series, and until now, has never been fully published in English," said Amy Yu, Editor in a recent press release. "Our new VIZ Signature editions allow readers to enjoy the complete URUSEI YATSURA for the first time ever. We hope new and veteran manga fans will add this legendary series to their collections!"
For more information on Urusei Yatsura and other Rumiko Takahashi anime and manga titles distributed and published by VIZ Media, please visit viz.com.
Posted on January 16, 2019 by StrangerWorlds TeamPosted in ALL ELSE, ANIME/MANGA, NEWSTagged anime, classics, manga, reprints, romantic comedy. Leave a comment


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Meet New York's Orthodox Jewish Boxer
Dmitriy Salita talks about his relationship with religion, sport, and American culture.
By Paul Rosenfeld
"Since there are not a lot of Jewish athletes, I definitely feel pressure," Dmitriy Salita says. "It's irresponsible to say that you don't feel pressure." Salita, a professional boxer with a record of 35-1-1, immigrated to New York from Ukraine in 1991. Upon arrival in America, he was stunned to see entire streets of Jewish communities, and he quickly combined two devotions: Judaism and boxing. Salita says religion and community have given him the drive to succeed both inside and outside the ring. "Boxing is a spiritual experience," Salita says. "I think a boxing gym, more than anywhere else, attracts different persons of different personalities. It really helped me learn American culture."
This short documentary is part of an ongoing series from Moonshot Productions called New Yorkers. The producers discuss the project in an interview with the Atlantic Video channel here. Don't miss their profiles of a Shaolin warrior monk and an obsessive graffiti artist named Guess.


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17 Classic Novels to Read Based on Your Mood
There's a book for every mood! Here's a list of novels to read based on your mood, whether you want romance, humor, tragedy, or anything in between. These mood-based reading recommendations will help you decide exactly what to read next.
Classic Books to Suit Every Mood
There are lots of ways to choose which book you should read next. But if you're like me, oftentimes you just…go with what you're in the mood for! That's one of the benefits of being a free agent when it comes to your TBR. As much as I loved my English major, I wasn't always excited about the required reading. Now, to keep the momentum going on my reading habit, I read what calls to me.
Below, you'll find a list of reading recommendations based on your mood. They're all classics, since that's what we specialize in around here. But don't think this guide lacks variety! Classics are just as diverse in tone and style as anything you'd find today. Whatever mood you're in right now, there's a book to match.
17 Classic Books to Read Based on Your Mood Right Now
If you're in the mood for something romantic, read Persuasion
By Jane Austen, 1817 | Find it on Amazon
Now that I've finally read all of Austen's novels, I can say that I think Persuasion takes the prize for Most Romantic. It's a second-chance love story for Anne Elliot, once engaged but now fast becoming an "old maid" by society's standards. Persuasion has a mature, melancholy flavour that blossoms deliciously as it draws you in.
If you're in the mood to go on an adventure, read King Solomon's Mines
By H. Rider Haggard, 1885 | Find it on Amazon
In this Indiana Jones-style swashbuckler, a group of adventurers journey deep into Africa. They hope to find a missing explorer who had gone before, and with him, the fabled diamond mines he was seeking. This bestseller sparked an entire "Lost World" genre, and was a personal favourite of C. S. Lewis.
If you're in the mood for something familiar, read Little Women
By Louisa May Alcott, 1868 | Find it on Amazon
If you haven't read this since you were a child–or if you only know it through movie adaptations–do yourself a deep favour and read this classic again! As an adult reader, you'll notice all kinds of things you may have missed when you were younger. And you'll certainly be reminded what a gem of a novel this is!
If you're in the mood for something humorous, read Cranford
By Elizabeth Gaskell, 1853 | Find it on Amazon
Gaskell writes about small town life in a country village mostly inhabited by women. Their foibles and triumphs and concerns make the cast seem utterly real. At times you'll find them ridiculous, at other times pitiable, but you can't leave Cranford without wishing for your own chance to live in that little English village, in a bygone era.
If you're in the mood for something fantastical and unusual, read Lillith
By George MacDonald, 1895 | Find it on Amazon
When Mr. Vane, heir to a mysterious mansion, steps through an old mirror he finds himself in a strange parallel world. Here he encounters both beauty and fear, and must face the evil and bewitching princess Lillith. MacDonald was the founder of the modern fantasy novel, and is worth reading for that reason alone. But his books are also really good. Although they've influenced many subsequent authors, his fantasy novels are so unusual that they're hard to imitate, and you'll feel like you're having a very singular experience.
If you're in the mood for something that will rejuvenate you, read The Enchanted April
By Elizabeth Von Arnim, 1922 | Find it on Amazon
Four women, formerly strangers to each other, answer an advertisement to rent an Italian villa for the month of April. Each is looking for escape in her own way, and something more…a way to come home more alive.
If you're in the mood for something creepy, read The Turn of the Screw
By Henry James, 1898 | Find it on Amazon
It starts a bit like Jane Eyre: A young governess is hired by a mysterious man to care for his young wards at a remote country estate. While the governess sees little of her employer, she begins to see something else that chills her to the bone: ghosts. Are they haunting the children? You're going to share the protagonist's growing doubts…and then you're going to start doubting her. It's fabulous.
If you're in the mood for something inspiring, read The Four Feathers
By A. E. W. Mason, 1902 | Find it on Amazon
This adventure novel explores the heart of courage, loyalty, and human endurance as Harry Feversham journeys deep into Egypt and the Sudan on an epic quest to restore his honour–and rescue his friends. Sidenote: Feversham is one of my all-time favourite literary heroes.
If you're in the mood for something you've never heard of, read The Riddle of the Sands
By Erskine Childers, 1903 | Find it on Amazon
This early espionage novel follows the adventures of two Englishmen as they investigate German naval activity. I love this novel for the unfamiliar (to me) setting of the Frisian Islands, for the lucid prose, and for the gradually unspooling plot. More on this novel in my nautical fiction post.
If you're in the mood for an intricate plot, read The Woman in White
By Wilkie Collins, 1859 | Find it on Amazon
After a moonlit encounter with an escaped asylum inmate, Walter Hartwright is drawn into a web of deception and crime that will test him to the limit. Wilkie Collins weaves a thoroughly engrossing Victorian thriller with The Woman in White, which is told in the form of diary entries and letters.
If you're in the mood for something short, read The Picture of Dorian Gray
By Oscar Wilde, 1890 | Find it on Amazon
Paid-by-the-word Victorian authors have given readers the impression that all classics are long, but this isn't the case at all! There are plenty of quick classics you can easily finish in a weekend. Dorian Gray is a vividly-told tragedy that you will fly through in no time.
If you're in the mood for something long, read Anna Karenina
By Leo Tolstoy, 1877 | Find it on Amazon
If you can say with C. S. Lewis that "You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me," than go ahead and immerse yourself in a legitimate tome, like the masterpiece Anna Karenina. In spite of topping 800 pages and covering a vast territory of themes and perspectives, Anna Karenina is surprisingly accessible. And once you have this one checked off your list, you're going to feel pretty proud of yourself(:
If you're in the mood for something epic, read Dracula
By Bram Stoker, 1897 | Find it on Amazon
Sometimes you're in the mood for something quiet and homey, and other times you crave an epic, high-stakes good-vs-evil showdown. For epic, nothing beats Dracula. You've got a fantastic cast of heroes, and a deeply evil, genuinely scary villain. Vampire stories have never been able to match this original classic.
If you're in the mood for something tragic, read The Great Gatsby
By F. Scott Fitzgerald, 1925 | Find it on Amazon
There's a certain fascination in watching things fall apart. Gatsby is a kaleidoscope of glamour and grime, hope and hollowness, reality and charade. With its tightly-wound plot and charged dialogue, this novel speeds by but will stay with you forever.
If you're in the mood for something exquisite, read Villette
By Charlotte Brontë, 1853 | Find it on Amazon
Bookworms take delight in words themselves, and it's a glorious feeling to put yourself in the hands of a true wordsmith. For that feeling, Charlotte Brontë delivers like nobody's business. One of the things that struck me most about her novel Villette is that it's just beautiful. As much as I like the heroine and the plot, the novel itself is a gem for its deft use of language.
Also, I think Villette is one of those underrated classics that's long overdue for a good movie adaptation.
If you're in the mood for something wholesome, read A Little Princess
By Frances Hodgson Burnett, 1905 | Find it on Amazon
Have you ever found yourself at the end of a book that was too edgy for you…that pressed too many triggers? When you need a good palate cleanser, pick up A Little Princess. This boarding school story follows the changing fortunes of Sara Crewe, who faces life with imagination and dignity–no matter what happens.
If you don't know what you're in the mood for, read Our Mutual Friend
By Charles Dickens, 1864 | Find it on Amazon
When you simply can't make up your mind what genre or tone of book to read next, pick up Dickens's last completed novel. You'll find a bit of everything here: mystery, romance, suspense, social commentary, coming-of-age, comedy, even fairy tale. According to his trademark, Dickens sets up multiple plots and then weaves them together like the genius he is.
Do you ever read books according to your mood? What was the last mood book you read?
Ruth Davis says
What a grand list. You listed several of my personal favorites. I was delighted to learn that I'm not the only person one the planet to know of The Four Feathers and Our Mutual Friend! A very good list for any mood. Well, except for the Great Gatsby. That one requires a resident trauma therapist on hand perhaps.
Many thanks! I, too, am glad to know someone else has heard of OMF and TFF. They are SUCH gems! Mason's books are so hard to find, sadly. Besides The Four Feathers, the only one of his I've read is The Broken Road, which is also excellent. A local bookseller has a couple more Masons on hold for me downtown, so I'm ecstatic to finally read something else by him!
Kathryn Schultz says
Absolutely love _The Enchanted April_ and plan to read and reread some of your (less scary) recommendations.
Oh good! The Enchanted April is a fun one to have in common…not too many people have heard of it. I want to watch the film adaptations, which is highly rated.
I hope you enjoy the reads and re-reads!
Thank you for the suggestions, Elsie! I don't think I realized that you were also an English major…
I wish I could do my English major all over again three or four times, but with a different literary focus/period each time! I loved it! Maybe I just need to find a way to take some good online classes…
Sometimes I just want to go back in time and do my college years over again; I miss them some days. Otherwise, sure, I'd keep re-doing English majors.
Fatheya El-Marsafawi says
There are some great books on this list. I've already read several of them (Persuasion, Dracula, Anna Karenina, Little Women, The Picture of Dorian Gray). I'll make sure to look up the other books you've indicated.
You should! If you read and liked those others, I think anything on this list will be a satisfying bet! Do you agree that Persuasion is the most romantic of Austen's novels, or would you put something else in that spot?
Fatheya El Marsafawi says
Sorry Elsie. I have to disagree with you regarding Austen's most romantic novel. I'm addicted to Pride and Prejudice. I've read it many times and I've watched the movie and TV series.
Great list of old favorites and some new ones to add to the list. I'm currently listening to an audiobook version of Villette. Took a long time to draw me in, but now I'm fascinated by how such a slow, introspective novel can be so interesting.
Villette took a bit for me to get into, too. I'm glad I read it when I was older, and not a young teen. If I'd read it at the age I tackled Jane Eyre, I might not have finished it! Let me know your thoughts when you finish Villette, if you think of it!
Marilyn Holeman says
How fun! Although I've heard of (and read) many of these books (and some are in my personal library,) some are new–and some of those are available at my local library! Thanks,for including the links as well, for those which aren't. And thanks, Elsie, for coming up with this lovely list. Happy Reading!
You are quite welcome! I had a good time compiling it. It's always exciting for me to be able to pass on "new" titles to someone…I like thinking about the good things in store for them(: Happy reading!


Summary: Beka Goedde is a sculptor and printmaker.
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Summary: My practice investigates history, media, race, homoeroticism and love in work that ranges from drawing, painting and artist books to iPhone videos distributed through social media, and performances/public interventions.
Summary: Janet Goldner is an artist whose work explores culture, identity and social justice. She works in various media: sculpture, photography, video, installation and writing.
Summary: Obsessively detailed, organic abstractions, created with PLA plastic extruded from the 3Doodler (a 3D printing pen), water-based paints and permanent inks.
Summary: In my work I establish a sense of a place without being a specific location, by applying a myriad of crisscrossing lines overlapping and juxtaposed with shapes that allude to topographic and ancient hand made maps of cities.
Summary: As a creative artist I aspire to engage, communicate and inform. What excites me most are letters and words.
Summary: My paint is a chimeric substance that is both living and artificial. The paintings are endowed with buried romantic notions, but have begun to take on more tactile human qualities. They heave and sigh.
Summary: My artwork focuses on my personal life consisting a series of images inspired by identical twin sister who passed away suddenly, representing three entities - my sister, my twin hood, and myself.
Summary: My sculptural installations are architecturally as well as personally informed. Employing a vocabulary shaped by minimalism and conceptual art, and using simple geometric forms and industrial materials.
Summary: Concept based three-dimensional stretched canvas wall installations and sculptures.
Summary: linocut prints and drawings; addressing questions of perception, identity, memory, time and impermanence.
Summary: I am a multi media artist. My work is kinetic and i have the wind,the sun and other elements play a role in my work. I also do 3 dimensional video projections that requires a whole room. There is an element of fragility in my work .


THEY are already the most severely endangered great apes. Now orang-utans may face yet another threat: Ebola virus, or something very like it. Bornean orang-utans have antibodies for all four African Ebola viruses and a similar virus called Marburg. That is bad news, as it is the first time any of these viruses has been seen outside Africa.
Orang-utans are the only Asian great apes: the others hail from Africa. Forest clearance had left only 40,000 of the apes on Sumatra and Borneo, down from 60,000 a decade ago.
While surveying wild mammals for H5N1 bird flu, Chairul Anwar Nidom of Airlangga University in Surabaya, Indonesia, collected blood from 353 apparently healthy wild orang-utans from Borneo. He tested the samples for antibodies to several diseases.
Sixty-five orang-utans carried antibodies that bound to proteins from one of the African Ebola species, or from Marburg (PLoS One, doi.org/jpk). In Africa, Ebola kills chimps and lowland gorillas, yet the orang-utans had survived. Five others coped with Reston, the Asian species of Ebola. Nidom says Reston Ebola kills cynomolgus macaques, but not rhesus macaques or humans. The African viruses may also be selective in their victims.
Or perhaps the orang-utans had a harmless virus with similar proteins to African Ebola, says Thomas Geisbert of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Until the virus itself is found, no one can know for sure.


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You know it as the ingredient taking over the wellness world, but what is CBD, really, and is it right for you?
By Aliza Abarbanel
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This story is part of the Healthyish Pantry, a collection of articles breaking down the ingredients we love most. Click here to read the whole guide—then stock up.
2017 was the year that weed went mainstream, and the "green rush" struck gold. But, while recreational marijuana is still technically illegal in most states, an industry has blossomed around CBD, a compound that's found in marijuana but legal to sell (in most forms) on its own. Presented in hyper cool packaging—and bolstered by hundreds of rave reviews—CBD supplements have captured the imagination of the wellness world. But what is CBD, exactly, and what's the most effective way to use it? Here's what you need to know.
Okay, what's CBD?
CBD is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid compound found in marijuana—and legal in 43 states. The cannabis plant contains at least 80 chemical compounds called cannabinoids. You're probably already familiar with THC, the cannabinoid that prompts the psychoactive effects commonly associated with marijuana, like euphoria, relaxation, and, of course, the munchies. CBD is another cannabinoid, but, unlike THC, it's not psychoactive. This is the source of CBD's popularity: the ability to provide some of marijuana's therapeutic effects without the high.
What are the benefits of CBD?
Scientific research on marijuana is still limited, and CBD is no exception. Still, dozens of studies have found evidence that CBD can treat epilepsy, act as a therapy for schizophrenia, and alleviate joint pain, among other illnesses. "Many of my pediatric epilepsy patients are getting significant seizure reduction with ingested whole plant CBD oil," says Dr. Bonni Goldstein. Dr. Goldstein is a former Chief Resident at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles; she now runs L.A. medical cannabis practice Canna Centers and acts as a medical advisor for Weedmaps."Many adults are finding relief of pain, better mobility due to less inflammation, and less anxiety and depression."
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CBD can be found in cannabis sativa (weed) and industrial hemp, a legal variety of the plant grown for paper, textiles, and non-dairy milk. The ability to extract CBD from industrial hemp has made it possible to sell CBD products across state lines—not just in states with legalized marijuana. The compound is currently legal in 43 states, and it's currently up for debate in states like Texas and Indiana.
Also, CBD's purported effects of reducing stress and anxiety have prompted many to adopt it as a wellness supplement. "CBD is like taking a daily dose of well being. You're going to be a little bit more calm, a little bit more centered, and you know that you're going to be able to function," says Jewel Zimmer, founder of boutique cannabis company Juna. "It's like the adaptogen of all adaptogens, the superfoods of all superfoods—and we're learning more and more every single day."
Some of the many CBD products on the market
How can you take CBD?
As people cash in on marijuana's increasing legalization, the market is flooding with new CBD products. The options are truly dizzying, from chocolates and capsules to vaporizers and sublingual oils like Charlotte's Web Hemp, which are placed under the tongue to quickly diffuse into the bloodstream. Unsurprisingly, the dessert market has CBD cornered. There are an abundance of options, from CBD/THC blend chocolate bars to foraged Icelandic berry CBD gumdrops inspired by the music of Sigur Rós.
CBD is also becoming a popular ingredient in products like skincare and lotions, from pain-relieving CBD bath bombs to body lotions like Cannuka, which pairs CBD isolate with Manuka honey.
What you should know before buying:
Some medical experts say that CBD derived from industrial hemp (as opposed to marijuana) is less potent, but it's still possible to feel the effects from these products. "As a rule, I do not recommend industrial hemp as medicine," says Dr. Goldstein. "That being said, there are some "hemp" products on the market that, when tested, show that they contain medicinal amounts of cannabinoids and terpenes, albeit with very low THC that allows for the "hemp" designation." Really, the best course of action is to do some research. Check to make sure the company has a listed medical advisor, and don't be afraid to ask for test results that show the cannabinoid content before purchasing a CBD product.
With so many choices, it's important to consider a few things before purchasing a product. It is possible to feel the effects of CBD right after consumption, but most products are meant for long-term use. Weigh your options: inhaled CBD is felt quickly but fades much faster than sublingual and ingested products. If you're looking for a daily supplement with slow-releasing effects, ingestible products with clearly marked dosages like capsules or edible oils are easy to integrate into your daily routine. And as bars across the country start serving up CBD-laced cocktails, happy hour just got a whole lot happier.
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Best Bicycle Store in Adelaide?
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There are two great stores, Bicycle Express and Giant Cycling World. Both are great stores to visit.
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The U.S. Secret Service have begun to implement its first cyber and information technology strategic plan that covers agency goals to develop a network operations security center and bolster mobility for special agents and uniformed officers, Signal Magazine reported Sunday.
George Seffers writes Kevin Nally, chief information officer of the Secret Service, finalized the strategy nearly a year ago and currently manages the implementation effort.
Nally crafted the plan as part of efforts to ensure that agency personnel have access to communication and information technology devices as well as mobile equipment to collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security and other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
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This soup contains content from various hackerspaces contributing in the global hackerspace challenge 2011.
Recently Pumping Station: One allowed our own Drew Fustini, element14 Software Developer and Hobbyist, to take the element14 crew in Chicago on a field trip to Pumping Station: One, Chicago's only Hackerspace. Thank you!
"Hack This: 24 Incredible Hackerspace Projects from the DIY Movement"
I cracked open the lastest issue of Make magazine this morning and was pleased to see Pumping Station: One featured!
So thought I forgot about this.
Anyway it is was really hectic here for a while as we had to expand or move. Well we doubled our space and nearly doubled our membership so that went well, but shifting and moving and running enough power to the new wood shop took a bit of time.
But I am back at it again.
So the coffee table board is first up.
I really liked the answers that team member Shawn Blaszak wrote up but unfortunately they didn't make it into the Make post, so I figured I would post them here.
1. What was it like working on the GGHC challenge?
Our biosensor team is honored to be selected a finalist and humbled to be in the company of fellow finalists, Hackerspace Charlotte's Feltronics & BuildBrighton's Phonicubes.
Here is a copy of the original request for submissions that kicked off the competition.
Although the Challenge is over the project goes on. I'll be updating this blog as time goes on at least until the next challenge.


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Following a morale boosting victory at home against North Ferriby United on Good Friday, Mike Fowler's side again go in search of points tomorrow, with a visit to Stockport County.
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The reverse fixture back in August ended in a 3-1 Lambs victory, with Brad Reid opening the scoring, and Reece Styche hitting a second half double. A repeat of that result would go a long way towards preserving National League North status for 2018/19.
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DAM underperformed the Electronic industry which returned 2.7% over the past year.
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Debt is covered by short term assets, assets are 26.8x debt.
All data from DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen Company Filings, last reported 3 months ago.
DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen's level of debt (4.5%) compared to net worth is satisfactory (less than 40%).
The level of debt compared to net worth has been reduced over the past 5 years (47.1% vs 4.5% today).
Debt is well covered by operating cash flow (257.1%, greater than 20% of total debt).
Interest payments on debt are well covered by earnings (EBIT is 392.1x coverage).
DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen has a total score of 6/6, see the detailed checks below.
What is DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen's current dividend yield, its reliability and sustainability?
Current annual income from DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen dividends. Estimated to be 0.17% next year.
If you bought €2,000 of DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen shares you are expected to receive €58 in your first year as a dividend.
DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen's pays a higher dividend yield than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in Germany (1.44%).
DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen's dividend is below the markets top 25% of dividend payers in Germany (3.67%).
Purchase DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen before the 'Buy Limit' to receive their next dividend payment.
DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years and during this time payments have been volatile (annual drop of over 20%).
Dividend payments have increased, but DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen only paid a dividend in the past 8 years.
What portion of DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen's earnings are paid to the shareholders as a dividend.
No need to calculate the sustainability of DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen's dividends in 3 years as they are not expected to pay a notable one for Germany.
DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen has a total score of 2/6, see the detailed checks below.
What is the CEO of DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen's salary, the management and board of directors tenure and is there insider trading?
Dr. Florian Pesahl has been the Chairman of Executive Board at Data Modul AG since July 2015. Dr. Pesahl has been the Member of Executive Board at Data Modul AG since January 1, 2010 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer. He served as the Chief Financial Officer at Data Modul AG from January 1, 2010 to July 2015. He is responsible of the departments finance, IT and legal. Dr. Pesahl began his career in the area of transaction consulting and corporate finance at Ernst & Young AG. He then was active at the Fichtl Corporation before joining Data Modul as Head of corporate controlling. During this time, Dr. Pesahl had been responsible for sales and marketing controlling, the preparation of the corporate plans, budget and expense analysis, as well as for the introduction of a new ERP system. Dr. Pesahl's education in business administration in Regensburg and Passau, as well as a semester at the California State University, receiving a doctors degree and taking post-doctoral courses.
Florian's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
Florian's remuneration is about average for companies of similar size in Germany.
DATA MODUL Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen has a total score of 0/6, this is not included on the snowflake, see the detailed checks below.
DATA MODUL Aktiengesellschaft, Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen develops, manufactures, and distributes flatbed displays, monitors, electronic subassemblies, and information systems. It operates through two segments, Displays and Systems. The company manufactures and distributes TFT, touch, passive, customized, memory-in-pixel, and OLED displays. It also provides projected capacitive touch solutions, resistive touch screens, touch panels and controller solutions, optical human machine interface components and solutions, and optical bonding; and LCD controller boards, CPU boards, and embedded box PCs, as well as embedded computing design services. In addition, the company offers various monitors, panel PC solutions, and passenger information systems, as well as develops customized system solutions for various applications. It primarily serves customers in the mechanical engineering, medical device technology, automotive, and gaming industries in Germany and internationally. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Munich, Germany. DATA MODUL Aktiengesellschaft, Produktion und Vertrieb von elektronischen Systemen is a subsidiary of Arrow Central Europe Holding Munich GmbH.
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Varroa destructor (Mesostigmata: Varroidae) electrophysiological activity towards common yarrow (Asteraceae) essential oil and its components
Michael Light, Nicoletta Faraone, Dave Shutler, G. Christopher Cutler, N. Kirk Hillier
Journal: The Canadian Entomologist , First View
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 26 November 2020, pp. 1-11
Essential oils produced by plants are a rich source of metabolites that can have toxic or behaviour-modifying effects on arthropods. Some essential oils have shown promise in management of the mite Varroa destructor Anderson and Trueman (Mesostigmata: Varroidae), a parasite of western honey bees, Apis mellifera Linnaeus (Hymenoptera: Apidae). Essential oil and its components from common yarrow, Achillea millefolium Linnaeus (Asteraceae), are reported to have both insecticidal and repellent properties for other arthropod pests and may have activity against V. destructor. Here, we evaluate responses of V. destructor towards common yarrow essential oil using gas chromatography paired with electrotarsal detection. We identified 38 essential oil components that elicited electrophysiological responses from V. destructor. Components of common yarrow essential oil identified as electrophysiologically active in this study are reported elsewhere as active components of other management strategies for V. destructor infestations (e.g., thyme oil; Thymus sp. (Lamiaceae)). Pending behavioural assessment, the efficacy of common yarrow essential oil in honey bee colonies infested by V. destructor should be explored in field conditions.
Role of fruit characters and colour on host selection of boreal fruits and berries by Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
Catherine M. Little, Peggy L. Dixon, Tom W. Chapman, N. Kirk Hillier
Journal: The Canadian Entomologist / Volume 152 / Issue 4 / August 2020
Continued range expansion of Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) is exposing new species of soft fruits and berries to potential infestation. Our understanding of cues that drive host-finding and selection in this highly polyphagous pest insect is still incomplete. Fruit firmness influences host choice behaviour by limiting suitability for oviposition and larval development. Other factors such as fruit sweetness and acidity act as cues for fruit ripening. Here we assess the role of these cues and fruit colour on host selection. We demonstrate that the use of objective and nonanthropocentric methods of quantifying colour in studies of colour preference is critical to understanding the cues evoking responses from insects. Acidity but not sweetness increased D. suzukii attraction and larval success. Differences in D. suzukii attraction were most strongly correlated with short-wavelength reflectance (blue, cyan, and green (470–560 nm)). Growers could select for fruit varieties with relatively higher reflectance values upon maturity to reduce susceptibility to D. suzukii.
Influence of trap colour, type, deployment height, and a host volatile on monitoring Orchestes fagi (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Nova Scotia, Canada–ERRATUM
Joel T.L. Goodwin, Simon P. Pawlowski, Peter D. Mayo, Peter J. Silk, Jon D. Sweeney, N. Kirk Hillier
Journal: The Canadian Entomologist / Volume 152 / Issue 1 / February 2020
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 January 2020, p. 130
Print publication: February 2020
Influence of trap colour, type, deployment height, and a host volatile on monitoring Orchestes fagi (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in Nova Scotia, Canada
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 19 December 2019, pp. 98-109
Orchestes fagi (Linnaeus) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is a pest of beech trees (Fagus sylvatica Linnaeus; Fagaceae) in Europe that has recently become established and invasive on American beech (Fagus grandifolia Ehrhart) in Nova Scotia, Canada. We tested the effects of trap type, trap colour, trap height, and lure on the numbers of O. fagi captured per trap with the objective of developing a survey tool to monitor the weevil's spread. We captured O. fagi in significantly greater numbers on yellow, green, or white traps than on light blue, dark blue, or red traps. There were no significant interactions between trap colour and trap design. Sticky triangular prism traps caught significantly more O. fagi than did nonsticky intercept traps regardless of colour. No effect of trap height was observed. Mean catch of O. fagi was significantly greater on yellow sticky triangular prism traps than on commercially sourced yellow sticky cards. Baiting yellow, green, or white sticky prism traps with the host volatile 9-geranyl-p-cymene did not increase catch of O. fagi. Our results suggest that yellow, green, or white sticky prism traps are a useful tool for detecting O. fagi adults and monitoring the spread of this species in Canada.
Collection of host-marking pheromone from Rhagoletis mendax (Diptera: Tephritidae)
Nicoletta Faraone, N. Kirk Hillier, G. Christopher Cutler
Journal: The Canadian Entomologist / Volume 148 / Issue 5 / October 2016
Print publication: October 2016
Blueberry fruit fly, Rhagoletis mendax Curran (Diptera: Tephritidae), females deposit a host-marking pheromone (HMP) on the surface of fruit immediately after oviposition that deters oviposition by female conspecifics. We collected this HMP from artificial oviposition devices and faeces. In subsequent two-choice bioassays, gravid females showed a strong preference for untreated oviposition devices as compared to those treated with extracts from either of these two sources. The methods described for collecting HMP of R. mendax will be useful for its eventual identification and synthesis, with potential applications in R. mendax management.
Non-target Gelechiidae and Noctuidae attraction to Aroga trialbamaculella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) pheromone-based trapping systems – CORRIGENDUM
Jillian A. Kelly, Trevor S. Avery, Donald T. Stewart, G. Christopher Cutler, Sonia O. Gaul, Kenna E. MacKenzie, N. Kirk Hillier
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 05 February 2013, p. 124
Non-target Gelechiidae and Noctuidae attraction to Aroga trialbamaculella (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) pheromone-based trapping systems
Jillian A. Kelly, Trevor S. Avery, Donald T. Stewart, Christopher G. Cutler, Sonia O. Gaul, Kenna E. MacKenzie, N. Kirk Hillier
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 January 2013, pp. 48-52
Cucullia umbratica Linnaeus (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), Agnippe prunifoliella Chambers (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), and Bryotropha plantariella Tengstrom (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), were significant bycatch in pheromone-based trapping systems for red-striped fireworm, Aroga trialbamaculella Chambers (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), in Nova Scotia, Canada. Cucullia umbratica is a European introduced species and a new macrolepidopteran recorded in continental Canada. The only previous record of this moth in North America was from the Magdalen Islands (Québec, Canada). Potential attractants for B. plantariella, A. prunifoliella, and C. umbratica are a result of this bycatch investigation.


F. Brinley Bruton has been a journalist for 15, and worked in Kabul, Mexico City, Philadelphia, and New York City. Now based in London, she is a editor, producer and senior writer at NBCNews.com, a leader in breaking news and original journalism online that gets over a billion page views a month. Before joining MSNBC.com -- which became NBCNews.com in 2012 -- Brinley wrote about security, business and finance, international development and women's issues. She has worked at Reuters in London and New York, and her pieces have appeared in the New Statesman, The Guardian, Los Angeles Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Long Island Newsday, The Star-Ledger, and Arabies Trends, among others. She also wrote and blogged for AlertNet, Reuters' humanitarian news website.
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Encyclopedia of Politics & Religion
Encyclopedia of Politics and Religion. Robert Wurthnow, editor. 2nd edition. Washington, D.C., CQ Press, 2007. 2 vols.
"Approximately 300 signed articles that trace the historical roots of the relations between politics and religion in the modern world and consider how these two elemental institutions of society have combined to shape public discourse, affect social attitudes, spark and sustain collective action, and influence policy, especially over the past two centuries." Preview Available?
The History of Ideas
Dictionary of the History of Ideas: Studies of Selected Pivotal Ideas
Philip P. Wiener. New York, Scribner, 1973-1974. 5 volumes.
A basic resource for tracing the development of major concepts (e.g., Class; Democracy; The State) in history. Lengthy, signed scholarly essays with bibliography.
New Dictionary of the History of Ideas
Maryanne Cline Horowith. New York, Charles Scribner's Sons, 2005. 6 volumes.
Over 700 signed articles with up to date bibliographies. While the Dictionary of the History of Ideas was decidedly Eurocentric in its approach, articles in the NDHI are written from a global, multicultural perspective. Emphasize is on developments in scholarship since 1970. Includes entries with bibliographies on topics such as Christianity, Heresy and Apostasy, Judaism, Liberalism, Orthodoxy, Religion, Religion and State, and Toleration.
New York, Macmillan, 2007. 22 volumes.
Over 21,000 signed articles, most with bibliographies, on all aspects of Judaism, Jewish life and history. Rutgers-restricted Access
New Catholic Encyclopedia
2nd edition. New York, Thomson Gale, 2002-2003.
About 12,000 signed articles with bibliographies; useful for biographical and hagiological information, as well as articles relating to the history of theological and doctrinal issues. Rutgers-restricted Access
Encyclopedia of Buddhism
2004. 2 volumes.
"This encyclopedia describes the Buddhist world view, basic teachings and practices of Buddhism, as well as...the history of Buddhism, the different forms it has taken in different parts of the world, and how Buddhism has blended with other religions." Rutgers-restricted Access
Encyclopaedia of Islam
New Edition, Leiden, E.J. Brill, 1986. 13 volumes.
"Covers Muslims of every age and land, tribes and dynasties, crafts and sciences, political and religious institutions, and the geography, ethnography, history, topography, and monuments of major towns and cities, encompassing the Arabo-Islamic empire, the Islamic countries of Iran, Central Asia, Indian and Indonesia, the Ottoman Empire, and all other Islamic countries." Rutgers-restricted Access
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This master class will leave you sweating to your core. Includes dynamic movements with the breath, strong standing flow sequence, kapalabhati ("skull-shining breath"), balancing seated postures, and core work. Conclude with a 61-point systematic relaxation practice and meditation.


Stuttgart, Germany — While there aren't really any major obstacles or drawbacks for managed UC services, advantages are not entirely convincing and have corresponding counter-arguments. This results from InfoCom latest release regarding Managed Unified Communications services, a large research covering selected business markets worldwide and realised through widespread interviews with vendors and business customers.
Through extensive talks with the wide-ranging audience, InfoCom identified two most common arguments used to support the go-to-market approach for managed services. One of these is that companies that choose Managed UC outsource non-core processes and are able to focus on their core competencies. The other very frequent and recurring argument is that such companies would allegedly reduce costs. "Whilst this may be indeed true in many cases, these advantages are nonetheless not always obvious and not universally true", InfoCom Chief Analyst commented. "The perception of "core competence" is subjective and fluctuate from company to company", the Analyst further stressed, "and some companies do consider technology as a core competence necessary to support their business". Additionally, many companies wish to have direct control of their own communication tools, seen as sensitive areas in relation to security and privacy. In some companies, technology is seen related to productivity, especially where communication tools need to be integrated with existing enterprise application software. In this case, companies reckon that full control of their communication tools allows to better monitor their efficiency and their ability to quickly implement correcting actions, therefore has a direct impact on their productivity.
Eventually, the research highlighted that the argument about cost savings has often disappointed in real deployments and most of the benefits may accrue outside of the company. Several aspects can impact the costs of the implementation significantly, such as time and effort to transfer knowledge; security breaks through remote working; potential loss of intellectual property and business process secrets; corporate culture change and, sometime, even language barriers. Hidden costs and operating differences are often underestimated and may offset the savings. Additionally, managed services do not mean that the company can transfer all the skilled staff to the provider. Coordination — in relation to further requirements, changes and upgrades — is obviously still within the responsibility of the customer. In the case of onsite managed services, the UC system is located at the customer's data centre and thus some of its staff still has to manage the data centre and indirectly the UC system.
Other psychological aspects are also often underestimated. With the staff, outsourcing may have a negative connotation as it means some risk to lose their job, or at least to shift employer. And the staff's attitude may be defensive and resistance to the implementation. Basically, financial managers are more likely to have an open ear for managed services.
On balance, we feel the arguments in favour of managed UC services outweigh the counter-arguments only very slightly. It is fundamental to understand that each company may come to different conclusions regarding managed UC services, depending on its culture, its attitude towards outsourcing or keeping control; as well as depending on its structure (many small distributed sites or only a few large sites) and its technological choices. Consequently, there isn't a single overall conclusion valid for all companies.
This extract in based on InfoCom recent study, which examines the international market for managed unified communications (UC) services. The study is a strategic assessment of go-to-market strategies for these services, with large details regarding pricing, pricing trends and service features. If you are interested in this report, do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Talk to us. We listen.


Mother's Day was Sunday, and it reminded me of those gone before me. From the first time I heard about Mother's Day, I wondered what it was all about.
My mother taught me by her example of selflessness and love all about the meaning of what it was to be a mother. Regardless of what she had to do, she would make sure we were all right in every possible way and in a manner that maintained her quiet dignity.
In a home that was poor in a lot of material ways, we were rich with the warmth of love and sharing what we had with others.
My mother often was ill when I was 7 and 8, yet she would stay patient with me as she taught me how to take care of my younger siblings, the house and her. She never was too sick to listen to me when I asked how to do things, from changing diapers to keeping the house running.
As I became a teenager, I learned just how special my mom was. I met kids whose moms were mothers in name only: They never held their kids, didn't sing while doing the dishes or cook special foods for them when they were sick. There were moms who didn't spend quiet time with their kids or teach them about how special Christ was.
Regardless of where we were, my mother always made sure we always had prayer time, something I still do to this day.
As I sit here and think of her, I tearfully remember how much she sacrificed for the whole family and how much she loved us. She had such a gentle, kind manner about her and a quiet way of teaching us without yelling or cussing.
I never heard her complain to my dad about anything I did as a caregiver. Instead, she would ask me why I did whatever it was that I had done instead of talking to or asking her first. This made me try even hard to not add to her illness by doing anything that would cause her stress.
When I became a mother myself, I really appreciated what it cost her to be the wonderful woman she was in the face of not being able to do for us as much as she wanted to. Quiet and not complaining, she lived her life doing the best she could for her children and grandchildren.
She is remembered with love and respect for her gentle kindness that held an inner strength born of her faith in the Lord and her dedication to her family. I know I can't measure up to her in many ways, and I regret not telling her more often that I loved her, but I hope that she knew by the way I learned from her.
She was to my sisters, brothers and I the true meaning of "mother," and we will always love her for just being who she was. Rest in peace, Mom, and know we love you.
Happy birthday wishes go out to Shirley Maschetti, Heath Earl and Maddisyn VanGrandt.
Remember Armed Forces Day on Saturday, and thank those who have served or are serving in the armed forces.
Those interested in taking part in the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life this year as a team, a volunteer or just walking solo are invited to come to the start-up meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in the meeting room at the Craig Chamber of Commerce.


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Jon Pardi Will Host Family Christmas At His Home
Written by Grace Lenehan Vaughn December 22, 2021
Jon Pardi; Photo Courtesy of Red Light Management
When it comes to celebrating Christmas, people with big families must sort through the options of where they will celebrate, and Jon Pardi and his wife Summer have decided to stay in Nashville for the holiday this year. Although the singer and his wife both have out-of-state family, Pardi says they have made the decision to stay home due to his busy touring schedule.
"We already called all the family and said, 'We're staying in Nashville. We're not coming out to California or to Texas. We're staying in good ole Goodlettsville and we're gonna relax at our house and enjoy our decorations,'" Pardi shared. " That's kind of our new thing — having Christmas at the house because we're gone so much."
"It does get tough because my mom wants to have Christmas at her house," he added. "She's in Northern California and Summer's parents are out there, so we just kind of juggle, but because this was such a crazy year of touring, we kinda just said, 'Hey, we're gonna stay home.' I think Summer's parents are coming out. I think my sister is gonna come out, and that's just our new thing is having people out at the house because it's fun."
Although Pardi is looking forward to Christmas this year, he's also looking back at past Christmases and remembering special holiday memories that are important to him. One of his favorite gifts he got as a child was a guitar, and he also has a special memory associated with his grandmother's Christmas tree.
"She had an ornament and it was Elvis, and it was always on her tree," said Pardi. "You'd go and you'd hit a button, and it'd sing 'Blue Christmas.' It just went, 'I'll have a Blue Christmas without you,' and I'd just always hit it, and he'd be doing his pose with a microphone. 'Blue Christmas' and that ornament, I think that's probably why I like Elvis so much."
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Pardi also has his New Year's Eve planned. He will be joining Dierks Bentley, Jason Aldean and many other country artists at the CBS special, New Year's Eve Live: Nashville's Big Bash, taking place in downtown Nashville.
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Conrad Haberland was born in Maastricht, the Netherlands. He lived his teenage years in a poor working class section of Lowell, Mass. He moved to Los Angeles for eighteen years in 1989. There he exhibited his work at some of the area's most prestigious galleries as well as at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. His work was commissioned by celebrities and collectors alike. He returned to Massachusetts with his wife Amy in 2006.
From an early age, Conrad watched his father, also an artist, paint. Emulating his dad, he began to draw in every free moment. His parents' dual religious beliefs had a profound effect on his work. His mother a devout Catholic, with a strong belief in Indonesian folklore, summoned a witch doctor for one of Conrad's childhood illnesses. His father is a Zen Buddhist. This juxtaposition of beliefs has borne out a unique untutored figurative style.
Conrad's paintings present an enduring vision of beauty in humanity and nature while reflecting the instability and ambiguity of everyday. Conrad works in oils, acrylics, and digital medium.


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**Article: Tutorial on SED scripting**

*First published in Linux For You magazine [Opengurus] April 2011*

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