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Trek of a lifetime
Unexpected outcomes from a trek to Everest Base Camp
Dr Anita Perkins trekked with the Himalayan Trust to Everest Base Camp in 2018. She wrote this article for the Good Travel website.
Lahmo bizko dunga ai-yo!!! Long, medium-sized rock coming!! I am standing in a long line of people, relocating rocks on a building site with members of our kiwi group and our Nepali guides. On one of the first days of our trek we are trying to do our small bit toward helping to re-build a school in Chaurikharka village in the Everest Region. It has been largely decimated in the devastating 2015 Nepal earthquakes.
Trek with the Himalayan Trust to Everest Base Camp
Learning a bit of Nepali language has helped turn a helpful, but slightly mundane stonemasonry task into a fun game, as we warn fellow stone passing line members of small, medium and large rocks coming. All along the trek, picking up chunks of language in Nepali and Sherpa helped to build a rapport with our generous, fun-loving but sometimes shy guides. Before long, we were also able to warn the guides that there were 'yaks coming'! Or 'mules coming!' (see how we recycled the 'coming' vocab?).
It was in November 2017 that I signed up for a 19-day adventure to Nepal to hike to Everest Base Camp (5,380m) in a group of 25 kiwis. Sir Edmund Hilary's charity, the Himalayan Trust, were the organisers and World Expeditions the guiding company. This was no ordinary trip. We were to reach Base Camp on the 65th anniversary of Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary's 1953 summit. My parents and one of my best friends, Lauren, all avid travellers, had been hiking in Nepal previously and rated it as one of their best ever trips. So, the 'one day I'll go there' spark had been there for a long time.
While I'm relatively outdoorsy and a regular at gym classes, at first, I thought 'Nah, that would just be for extreme adventurers.' However, I soon found myself googling 'how hard is the Everest Base Camp trek?' Eventually, the spark turned into a booking. I was committed! (And for those who know me, once I sign myself up to something I'm all in!)
Before I left, I was concerned about my fitness and altitude sickness. However, the guides ascend very slowly so that you have a better chance to acclimatise. Yes, I got sick at the top, but it was not for long. There were some challenges like being cold at night, and having few showers. But we were in it together, and luckily, I got on very well with my lovely tent mate Katie, as we shared space while attempting to remove dirt from our faces with wet wipes and get up and going on cold mornings.
What really strikes you the most about being in the mountains in Nepal are first and foremost the people. Our leader Prasant, and all the other guides and people along the way were full of generosity and patience. Yes, there are helicopters, and yes there is Wi-Fi. But in some ways, it feels like life may be pretty similar to decades before. Basically, everything you see has been locally sourced or produced, or has been delivered on the back of a person or animal. You would see porters carrying impossibly large loads on their backs, some with bare feet or sandals, up the rocky paths to villages high in altitude. Meanwhile, we simply took our daypacks to the next stop, where our cooks had a hot, delicious meal already waiting for us. Talk about privilege!
Here are some aspects of my trip that appealed to me and made it GOOD:
Before we left, we needed to fundraise or donate $1000 each toward the work of the Himalayan Trust in the Everest region. As a thanks, Kathmandu came to the party with a $250 gear voucher for each trekker. This meant that, aside from the adventure ahead, you were already thinking about the people who can benefit from your travel ahead of time, and learning about the awesome achievements Sir Ed made in the region. You soon learn that he was personally way more stoked with that experience in his life than being one of the first people to summit Everest.
Our guides ensured that we got some amazing extras in our itinerary which really allowed us opportunities to engage with local people. This included friends and benefactors of the work of Edmund Hilary in the schools, tea houses and a local hospital he built and found overseas funding for. You could sense their passion for the mountains and their strong sense of social and environmental responsibility.
The group of New Zealanders on the trip ranged in age from early twenties to early seventies. Sometimes in one's office job in Wellington it can feel like you meet only people from your age range and who are in policy, law or accounting. Part of GOOD travel can be mixing with others in your community and expanding your horizons a little with new perspectives.
It's surprising how people rally around you when you are on a positive mission toward an adventurous goal. I had so many amazing friends accompany me on training weekend day walks and helping to organise and attend a movie night I held to fundraise. (As an aside, maybe try to avoid a rather sad movie for your fundraising event. 'The Mercy' about a man losing his mind in a yacht race while thought-provoking and well-acted, got me a bit of a reputation for picking a sad movie!!)
The Nepal experience continues to have other positive impacts on my life. I recently went hiking on the Kepler Great Walk with my fellow trekker friend, Jenna. She's an energizer bunny who did the Milford, Routeburn and then Kepler in a row, and has been magnetised to the mountains following our trip. During the month of March, I participated in the Himalayan Trust Summit challenge with my friend Amy. Between the two of us, we climbed the equivalent elevation of the height of Mt Everest 8848m to raise money for the work of the Trust. For me, travel has often been about having adventures, expanding my horizons and experiencing new languages and cultures. Since the trip to Nepal, I now have reason to think more about the impact my travel might have on others, and to consider the social and environmental values of the companies I travel with in the choices I make.
If you're pondering an adventurous trip in the near future, my advice is this: have a think about what draws you in terms of travel opportunities. Think about ways that your travel can include an element of giving back to people or the environment. You never know the places it might take you or the people you might meet. You never know the unexpected positive outcomes it might have for you and what's to unfold next in your life.
Find out more about trekking with the Himalayan Trust to Everest Base Camp.
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Iranian drones launched from a warship. (Iranian Army via AP, File) Iranian Army via AP, File
'Drone Defeat Systems': US Tech Can Down Iranian UAVs
CENTCOM commander Erik Kurilla discusses race for new tech to counter Iran's drones, lauds Israel's inclusion in Washington's Middle East military partnerships.
By Mike Wagenheim, JNS.org
The head of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Wednesday that the American commitment to the Middle East should be measured by the strength of its partnerships, and not "by boots on the ground," like in the past.
Addressing reporters in a briefing, General Michael "Erik" Kurilla, Commander of the U.S. Central Command, focused on CENTCOM's innovative efforts as Washington has reduced its force posture and military footprint in the region.
"Innovation is not just about technology for us; it is innovation of thought, innovation of concept, innovation of process," said Kurilla. "We are building a culture of innovation and our partners are with us on this journey," focusing on the employment of new technology and concepts, including artificial intelligence, machine learning and unmanned systems.
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CENTCOM is also focused on cultivating "deep, abiding partnerships that can serve as a hedge against threats in the region while deterring Iran from its worst, most destructive behavior," according to Kurilla, who compared Iran's arsenal of drone systems to the type of threat that IEDs posed during the military's conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
He called out Iran for sanctions and embargo violations, weapons proliferation and spreading "chaos through violent proxy groups funded by Tehran," which strike at American and allied forces in the region.
"For more than 40 years, the Iranian regime has funded and aggressively supported terrorism and terrorist organizations and defied international norms by conducting malign activities while destabilizing not only the region, but global security and commerce as well," Kurilla said.
Task Force 39, CENTCOM's land-based innovation task force, is experimenting with new technology to defeat Iranian drones, according to Kurilla. "We want to serve as the experimentation center for new drone-defeat systems, ideas, and technology, to include directed energy," he said.
Kurilla briefly discussed the recent transfer of Israel from U.S. European Command to CENTCOM, and the "massive opportunities" it presents.
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Regarding Egypt, Kurilla said that "trusting partnerships allow for candid and tough conversations, and that's the kind of relationship we have with Egypt. We don't agree on every subject, but we don't have to. But we just have to have candid discussions about every subject, and we work through the challenges to strengthen this enduring strategic relationship."
He pointed to Egypt's role in de-escalating last year's conflict between Israel and terror organizations in Gaza and Cairo's assumption of command leadership this month of Combined Task Force 153. It's a 34-member coalition and the world's largest maritime military partnership, charged with the security of the Red Sea. Egypt joined that coalition last year.
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This will be a major milestone in 'de-risking' the project and is one we are confident we can achieve within a few months, but we now need private backing.
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Iberia Group is adding new destinations
Iberia Group (Iberia and Iberia Express) (Madrid) has announced new routes from its Madrid hub.
Iberia Express has already added a new route to Stockholm (Arlanda) with two weekly flights. It will also add a new route to Amsterdam with twice-daily service starting on July 1.
Iberia Express is also increasing the number of flights to Berlin, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt.
Iberia will add daily service to Istanbul starting on June 20. Santo Domingo will be added on September 1 with five weekly nonstop flights. Athens, which has been a summer route, will become a new year-round route.
Iberia is adding three weekly frequencies to Chicago (O'Hare) for the summer, two more to Panama City starting in July and additional frequencies to Brussels, Geneva, Munich, Rome, Tel Aviv, Venice and Zurich. Iberia has also resumed nonstop flights to Boston and Los Angeles and will also operate summer routes to Dubrovnik, St. Petersburg (Russia) and Zagreb.
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You've felt it. Anytime you've stomped out of the room, slammed a door, rolled your eyes, sighed in disbelief…they're trying to get in. Deep down they know they can't control you – but they still try.
The worst part is that you don't often know it's happening. But, since no one else seems to be telling you the truth, I will. Because you can actually stop them.
How often have you felt like teachers are constantly prodding and pushing you through your day?
They are using tactics that fall under the realm of behavior management. Most teachers feel that getting through all the standards is next to impossible without a consistent behavior management system. This may be a system of stickers, tickets, and other bribes or it may be a system of criticisms, threats to privileges, and punishments.
The goal remains the same: Control student behavior so it cannot derail instruction and learning.
You may feel that teachers can control your behavior, and they certainly try to, but what I want to show is that they cannot do it. You control your behavior. Your actions come from a desire to meet your basic needs. What many teachers and parents are actually trying to do is bypass your brain and get you to respond to a stimulus, like the famous "Pavlov's Dog," they are trying to condition you to respond to their requests in a consistent manner as to prevent problems in the classroom.
I only taught in the physical classroom setting for one full school year; that year was enough for me. I started off the year going to eat my lunch in the teacher's lounge from time to time. I couldn't believe what I heard. Student behavior or parent behavior was almost always at the top of the discussion, and not in a positive way.
Teachers and administrators are constantly clamoring for newer and more effective ways of erasing disruptive behavior.
Teachers who could manage their classrooms well experienced much more joy in their career and were able to leave work feeling fulfilled. But, the challenges are constantly shifting! Why? Because we are people! We have desires of our own that don't always align with the teacher's desires or our parents' desires for that matter.
All we do is behave. Behavior is anything our body does.
William Glasser developed a concept called "Total Behavior" which include our actions, thoughts, emotions, physiological responses. He actually strongly held a belief that no behavior is accidental. Even behaviors we aren't aware of are chosen by the brain based on the information the brain receives. You can read all about his beliefs in a wonderful book he wrote called, Choice Theory: A New Psychology of Personal Freedom.
You probably most often think of physical actions you do when hear the term behavior. But, for the purposes of this article, human behavior will be defined as thoughts, actions, feelings, and physiological.
Glasser explains it better in his book but it helps to know that no single component can act independently. All four components of behavior move together.
There may be a component that is more obvious to others, like running. I am running describes only one component of our total behavior. But I am also thinking about things, normally I'm thinking about how far I'd like to be able to go on this run. I'm also feeling things like confidence or defeat. Lastly, my body is sweating, my heart rate is higher, and my breathing is quite different.
These four components make up our total behavior. But, we don't have the same amount of control over every component.
Who controls your behavior? Glasser wrote that the only thing another person can give you, regarding your behavior, is information. They cannot bypass, or hack, your brain in other words.
I can't remember if he ever addressed the idea of brainwashing, which I think is quite possible to influence the brain, but the brain can only be washed once it has taken on the information as fact. In other words, your brain has to give permission!
You control your behavior. Even your feelings? Yes! Even your physiology? Yes!
Wait, what?! You're telling me I can control my heart rate, my sweating, my lack of focus, and my appendicitis?!
Well, it's not like we can just pull a lever and control those things. Maybe it's better to say that we have more control over behavior than we first assume.
The easiest part I think to understand is the fact that we directly control our thoughts and our actions, like walking, talking, running, sitting, and so on. If you want to think about ice cream, you just start thinking about it! Easy, right?! But, what about when you want to stop thinking about something? For example, let's say you want to stop thinking about an ex-boyfriend. The more you try to tell yourself to stop thinking of him the more you'll probably think of him. You will have to start thinking of other things. And, the more experiences you shared in common with this person, the more difficult it will be to remain focused on those other things because you will have reminders everywhere you go.
The parts that are more difficult to control are much like the rear wheels of a car. They follow the front wheels. The driver doesn't directly control the rear wheels but can control them by controlling the front wheels. Our feelings and physiology are much like the back wheels of the car; they follow our thoughts and actions. This experience may not feel the same for everyone but I'll see if I can try and give an example. I really like to read, especially useful information about our brains and human development. My actions are sitting and reading while I am thinking and connecting my current worldview with the worldview being presented. I often feel content or sometimes excited if I'm taking in a relatively new perspective or understanding my current perspective more deeply. Lastly, my heart rate and breathing are relaxed – on a rare occasion, my heart may race a little based on my excitement.
Just in case the image is a little difficult to picture, the above illustration was often used in training by the William Glasser Institute to explain the components of total behavior.
We are all driving through life in our behavior cars. We are driving to meet our most basic needs for survival, belong, power, freedom, and fun; we steer our thoughts and actions toward things we think will meet those needs and our feelings and physiology follow along.
Maybe this question doesn't need to be asked but it's worth noting that all we do is behave. There is never a time in our lives that we are completely empty of behavior, except maybe in cases of a severe coma, but I'm not qualified to even begin speaking on that topic.
Behavior also affects others. The things we do become part of other people's behavior. The real challenge of life is learning how to behave in a way that meets my needs without blocking others from meeting theirs. When we purposefully block other people from behaving in a way that they feel meets their needs then we are using coercion. Coercion is the attempt to hack another person's desire in order to control their behavior. You hack their desire; you control their behavior – in a manner of speaking. Desire is like the wind in our sails. If someone can take away your wind then they can heavily influence your ship.
What behavior are adults most often trying to control? Learning. When students are learning they are rarely disruptive and the classroom environment is much more peaceful.
You might often assume that learning is the same thing as remembering but I don't think it's always true. You can remember something without learning about it. Maybe learning does involve memory though. I can more easily remember things I've learned.
Learning involves thinking…connecting…processing…capturing. Learning is something our brain does. It is action.
Imagine for a moment that your brain is a trailer. New information is loaded onto the trailer. In order for our brains to hold onto that information, it must connect the information, or load, to the trailer in some way.
If learning is a behavior then no one can learn for you. At some point, your brain has to make that connection. Adults may criticize, nag, bribe, threaten and punish but until you desire the learning, it's probably not going to happen. In fact, I wrote another article about how these adult behaviors actually block your desire to learn.
Even many high schoolers will falsely request that their parents and teachers be harder on them in order to help them achieve. This is useless. But, if that doesn't work, then how can you finally get your brain to do what you want it to do?
Awareness is Key. I can remember being in school and just feeling completely bored to tears…okay, not literally to tears, but bored. I would whine and complain and toss and turn in my chair.
I actually wanted to do well in school, just like most students do. I just couldn't get there. So, if learning comes through desire first, why did I struggle? Why did I graduate near the bottom of my class with a 1.9 GPA? What part of my school experience did I actually desire? Was paying attention in class fulfilling my basic needs? Again, probably not.
It was not until I went to college as a 26-year-old man that I was able to turn my desire into effective behavior. I didn't just want good grades. I wanted to learn. I wanted the knowledge that teachers were explaining. I listened, I took notes, I studied, I asked questions, etc. These behaviors all worked together to help me gain new knowledge and perspectives, and I graduated with a 3.79 GPA this time.
You can develop awareness by paying close attention to what your desires are. Think of your goals in life. What do you actually desire?
Get your parents off your back? Why?
Understand and articulate why you're behaving in the way you are and then try to evaluate if it's helping you get what you want. Write down as many of the behaviors you can think of that you're doing. Then begin to look at each one and ask, "Is this helping me get closer to my goal or is it hurting me from getting closer to my goal?
If self-help books have taught us nothing else, desire is just the beginning. It's not enough to desire anything. We must put that desire into action. What I'm adding here is that action isn't enough without an awareness of what you can control. If you go through life believing that other people control your behavior, it's going to be very difficult to find success.
No one can hack your brain without your permission. You control your thoughts and actions.
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Make your request for preventative treatment before Monday, August 5.
Treatment must be completed by August 31.
All ash trees are threatened.The most economical solution is to treat them, otherwise they will have to be cut down (Mandatory permit application request available online).
Dr. Daniel Kneeshaw, an independent international authority on forest ecology, has commended Beaconsfield on the excellence of its proactive emerald ash borer management strategies.
Dr. Kneeshaw says that Beaconsfield's plan highlights the City's concern for protecting the environment. He added that its dual strategy of using a biopesticide to treat large trees, while felling small ashes and replacing them with a variety of species guarantees the future of Beaconsfield's urban forest, preservation of our living environment and maintenance of our property values.
This message of support from a Doctor of Forest Ecology and a Professor of Biology at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM) is particularly important, as Dr. Kneeshaw is an acclaimed expert in ecology and mixed forest silviculture. His research focuses on sustainable forest management, forest dynamics following disturbances, tree mortality and the impact of climate change on forest dynamics.
Dr. Kneeshaw has reviewed Beaconsfield's EAB Management Program in the context of an ash borer infestation raging across North America. Some 100 million ash trees have been killed by ash borers over the past decade.
The professor found Beaconsfield's strategy particularly commendable. He mentioned that many governments merely respond to environmental problems. "Beaconsfield's ambitious proactive measures clearly merit our admiration'' he noted.
Dr. Kneeshaw mentioned that urban forests have many high-value functions in the community, such as reducing runoff after downpours, diminishing heat, improving air quality and boosting property values. It would cost many millions to find replacements for all these benefits. He added that a recent US study showed the massive loss of trees to ash borers also led to the premature death of vulnerable persons.
"In addition to all the other services provided by trees, this particular benefit for our own longevity demonstrates the importance of acting now to maintain our urban forest canopy," Dr. Kneeshaw said.
He also applauded the excellence of Beaconsfield's strategy, based on a dual approach of replacing small trees and protecting large ones. He explained that small trees make a very minor contribution to the canopy, while large ones play key roles in this structure and deliver a multitude of other benefits.
Dr. Kneeshaw believes the decision to use biopesticides is the best choice for maintaining the benefits of these trees and ensuring the well-being of residents.
"This biopesticide does not kill ash borers directly. Rather, it impairs their development by preventing larvae from moulting and thus reproducing. The biopesticide's action is specific to insects living in the injected tree. Since ash trees are pollinated by the wind, there should be very little impact on insects attacking other trees," said this university researcher and international authority on ecology and silviculture.
Dr. Kneeshaw added that the selected biopesticide has been approved by the Organic Materials Review Institute for use in organic farming.
Daniel Kneeshaw is also pleased with the help that Beaconsfield has offered residents in obtaining a low treatment cost. This will encourage their participation, which is essential, since most of Beaconsfield's ash trees are on private land.
Dr. Kneeshaw also emphasized the need to diversify the urban forest to enhance its resilience, just like a diverse investment portfolio protects an investor against market swings.
"At the present time, the ash borer is the biggest threat. But invasive species could eventually appear, as in the past thousands of elms were killed by Dutch elm disease. Species diversification is a key factor in maintaining a strong and healthy urban forest," he concluded.
These observations by an international expert are particularly important as they confirm the appropriateness and necessity of Beaconsfield's efforts to preserves its environment and quality of life.
Students hired by the City have visited residences to compile an inventory of ash trees in the community. This inventory will help to better understand and predict the extent of the damage that this pest has the potential to inflict.
For a health assessment of your ash trees, visit the Société internationale d'arboriculture website at siaq.org to find tree specialists.
Do not move ash wood, firewood, logs, branches, nursery stock, chips or any other form of ash wood.
1. What is the Emerald Ash Borer?
The emerald ash borer is a highly destructive invasive beetle that attacks all species of ash trees and typically kills them in 2 - 3 years. It is a metallic green wood-boring insect of about 1 - 1.5 cm in length. It was confirmed as present in the area of Montreal in the summer of 2008. It has killed a large number of ash trees in North America and poses a major economic and environmental threat to urban and forested areas across Canada and the United States.
2. Where does it reside?
Its larvae bore tunnels under the bark to feed on inner bark tissue. The tunnels cut the flow of nutrients and water to leaves, causing the tree to die.
3. How has it spread?
This invasive species which came in wood packaging from China, has now spread into areas of Ontario and Quebec as well as 15 states in the USA. The main way that it spreads is from tree to tree that are relatively close but also when ash tree fire wood is transported from region to region, the EAB will move and contaminate a new area.
4. How do I know if I have an Ash tree on my property?
Ash trees are commonly found in streets, parks, and forests in the Montreal area. Ash trees are typically large trees reaching up to 30m tall at maturity.
Branches and leaves grow in an opposite pattern. Where one leaf or branch emerges, another grows directly opposite. Leaves are typically 5 to 15 cm long and compound with 5 to 11 leaflets. Leaflets have either smooth or toothed margins (edges).
Ash seeds hang in clusters of single, oar-shaped seeds and are often shrivelled. Clusters typically stay on the tree until late fall or early winter.
Young trees have smooth, light grey bark. Older trees have furrowed bark with a diamond shaped ridge pattern.
5. What should I be looking for?
Loss of leaves and dead branches in the upper part of ash trees.
6. Is there anything that can be done to prevent an infestation?
The Neem tree produces organic compounds that have been used in India for centuries as an effective way of protecting crops from insect pests. Now, this tropical broadleaf evergreen has been enlisted to help fight the emerald ash borer.
Using extracts from the Neem tree seed as a key ingredient, scientists from Natural Resources Canada worked collaboratively with BioForest Technologies Inc. to develop and commercialize a botanical insecticide called TreeAzinTM.
TreeAzinTM was specifically developed to control invasive wood boring insect pests and it is particularly effective against invasive pests like the emerald ash borer when used as a protective method on lightly infested trees.
Recently registered for use across Canada, TreeAzinTM allows for the treatment of urban trees in the early stages of an infestation.
Researchers are confident that trees that are highly valued by homeowners and urban foresters can be effectively protected using this technique while other methods of control are developed.
Scientists from Natural Resources Canada's Great Lakes Forestry Centre and BioForest Technologies also jointly developed the injection system to deliver the insecticide. The system consists of pressurized canisters which are connected to the tree in a manner similar to an intravenous system. Once connected, the canisters release the insecticide under the tree's bark and directly into the tree's conductive tissues, and it moves upwards with the flow of water and nutrients.
Because TreeAzinTM is injected directly into the tree, it negates any potential human or environmental exposure, thus strongly mitigating any risks. Tests have shown that azadiracthins have generally very low toxicity to mammals, birds and other non-target organisms, which also enhances its suitability for use in urban and environmentally sensitive areas.
No company is commissioned by the City to make door to door sales or visits.
8. Is TreeAzin a permanent solution?
TreeAzinTM can be very effective at controlling EAB infestations, but injections need to be applied between the months of May and the end of August. TreeAzin™ does not guarantee the survival of the tree and must be applied every 2 years, depending on tree health and EAB populations at the time of injection.
9. What can I do to contain an infestation if I see one?
Do not move any ash wood, firewood, logs, branches, nursery stock, chips or any other type of ash outside of the island of Montreal.
Do not dispose of tree branches (all tree species) in the garbage. In order to comply with the Ministerial Order on the EAB, the City will no longer pick up branches (all tree species) and green waste with the regular garbage collection.
10. Who should I call if I see an EAB on a tree?
For a private tree: contact Urban Planning 514 428-4430 for the tree permit request.
Following the deposit of the request, the City inspector will make a visual inspection. If it is an ash tree, the owner must, at his expense, hire a pruner. The pruner then must, in the presence of the inspector, cut two branches of 5cm to 7cm diameter and a length of at least 75cm, located in the middle of the crown of the tree.
Should the inspector notice an infestation, the tree may only be felled between September 30 and March 14 of next year. The costs associated with obtaining a certificate of authorization in view of felling an infested tree will be reimbursed. The City inspector will mark the tree with the abbreviation "A".
In the case of an ash tree, the owner must mandatorily divulge the name and address of the entrepreneur who will proceed with the felling of the tree.
The displacement of wood outside the Island of Montreal is prohibited.
The chipping of wood is authorized on the condition that the chips produced do not exceed 2.5cm by 2.5cm in maximum surface, on at least two facings.


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Pope names Dolan, Obrien Cardinals
by CNS and USCCB Reports
Pope Benedict XVI named 22 new cardinals, including two from the United States, and announced a consistory for their formal induction on Feb. 18.
Among those named were Archbishop Timothy M. Dolan of New York and
Cardinal-designate Dolan addresses media.
Archbishop Edwin F. O'Brien, a former archbishop of Baltimore who now serves as grand master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem. Cardinal-designate Dolan will be the featured speaker at the Diocese of Corpus Christi Jubilee Centennial Jubilee Formation Conference on March 26.
"This is an honor for these outstanding church leaders as well as an honor for the Church in the United States," Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville said. "As men of prayer, wisdom and dedication, they will bring many talents and graces to their new roles as advisors to the Holy Father."
Archbishop Kurtz serves as vice-president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), headed by Cardinal-designate Dolan. Archbishop Kurtz noted their generous service beyond their respective archdioceses.
"The entire USCCB has benefitted from their many abilities," he said. "As president of the USCCB and as former president of Catholic Relief Services, Cardinal-designate Dolan has brought both energy and grace to international and domestic matters."
"Cardinal-designate O'Brien's experience with the military has made him a valuable consultant on USCCB justice and peace efforts," he said. "His seminary background has proven especially insightful in development of our priestly formation programs."
The new appointments make the churchmen members of the College of Cardinals, where they can be called upon by the pope to serve as advisors at consistories on church affairs, and they will be among members of a conclave that elects successors of the pope. Cardinals can vote in a conclave until they reach the age of 80. With the latest appointments, Pope Benedict has named more than 50 percent of the current cardinals


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In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes and carrots with cold water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over moderately low heat until the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes. Using tongs, transfer the carrots to a plate to cool. Continue to simmer the potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes longer; add the peas for the last 30 seconds of cooking. Drain and let the potatoes stand until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Cut the potatoes and carrots into 1-inch pieces.
Meanwhile, in another medium saucepan, cover 4 of the eggs with cold water and bring to a boil. Cover the saucepan, remove from the heat and let stand for 8 minutes. Drain and cool the eggs under cold running water. Peel the eggs, then cut them into bite-size pieces.
In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the remaining egg with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, the lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt until combined. Slowly beat in the remaining 7 tablespoons of olive oil at high speed until emulsified. Gently stir in the potatoes, carrots and peas and season with salt. Fold in the tuna and the chopped eggs. Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Drizzle with olive oil, top with the trout roe and serve.


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As protests loom, Tenn. Baptists denounce racism
Randy Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, speaks during a press conference held Oct. 25. (Photo by Corinne Rochotte)
FRANKLIN, Tenn.—With white supremacist rallies scheduled for this weekend in the state, a mix of ethnically diverse Tennessee Baptists gathered in a display of unity in Franklin on Oct. 25 to publicly denounce the white supremacist movement and racism.
"We don't call press conferences very often but we believe it is impossible to stand silently by while the white supremacy movement plans to invade our state and perpetrate its evil Saturday (Oct. 28) in Shelbyville and Murfreesboro," said Randy Davis, president and executive director of the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board, during a press conference at the TBMB's Church Support Center.
Earlier this month the Nationalist Front, a self-described "umbrella organization to bring unity and solidarity to the White Nationalist Movement in North America," announced plans to hold anti-immigration rallies in Shelbyville and Murfreesboro.
"As Tennessee Baptists and as Southern Baptists, we are categorically opposed to the white supremacy movement and any movement that diminishes the dignity of any human," Davis said.
The rallies, he said, are planned to oppose immigrants and refugees living in Middle Tennessee. "If history holds true, the intent of these groups gathering is to fear monger and fan the flames of racial hatred," Davis noted.
"This bigotry has no place in our American society and it certainly has no place in the life of anyone who is a follower of Jesus," he said.
Davis said the "movement is evil and is contrary to everything we are called to be as followers of Christ."
He cautioned Christians to be on guard because "this movement preys upon people's fears and the temptation is to buy into the rhetoric, especially since this group is targeting those who feel under-represented and disenfranchised."
The Tennessee Baptist leader stressed that "we are not making a political statement today. That is not our intent. We are, however, prayerful that our governmental leaders will write laws that both offer security to America and are fair to all who seek shelter within her borders."
The rallies also provide an opportunity to remind all Christians "that we are commanded to love our neighbors and to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with everyone, regardless of their race," Davis said.
Davis stressed that Tennessee is a mission field, not a mine field. "We believe God has brought the nations to Tennessee that they might hear the gospel. It is our responsibility to share that gospel with every man, woman, and child living in our state regardless of race or immigration status."
Jay Wells, pastor emeritus of Simeon Baptist Church, Antioch, and a director of the TBMB, said he rejoices in the diversity of Tennessee, with more than 145 different nationalities living within state borders. "Diversity is good … because it is God's idea, not ours," he said.
The African-American leader acknowledged that there are good and bad people in every race. "I am reminded that the Bible says that we all have sinned and fallen short of His glory. Because we have all sinned we all need to be liberated from the sinful nature that is in us," he said.
"It is the sinful nature in us that makes us want to hurt each other and makes us want to devalue one another," Wells noted, stressing the need for forgiveness.
Thi Mitsamphanh, pastor of International Community Church, Smyrna, came as a representative of one of many ethnic churches across Tennessee. "We are brothers and sisters in Christ who represent many nations, cultures and languages from all parts of the world. We love the same Jesus and serve the same Lord," he said.
Mitsamphanh said the white supremacist movement and the planned protests in Tennessee "stand in opposition to the message of Scripture. This movement spreads a message of hate, not love," he stressed.
"The Gospel affirms that every person is created in the image of God, that the Good News of Jesus is for all nations, cultures and languages, and that we should love all our neighbors," he said. "Now is the time for the church to stand in unity for the Gospel and against this evil and hateful agenda." (BP)
Lonnie Wilkey


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Sunday Morning NFL Quick-Hits
Posted by Anthony Stalter (06/17/2012 @ 11:00 am)
Every Sunday morning our NFL columnist Anthony Stalter will provide his "quick-hits" from around the league. You can follow him on Twitter @AnthonyStalter.
– LaDainian Tomlinson hasn't rushed for over 1,000 since 2008 but it's hard to argue that he isn't the best running back of the last decade. He'll retire with 13,684 rushing yards and 145 touchdowns on 3,174 carries throughout his Hall of Fame career. He also set a single-season record with 28 touchdowns in 2006 and ranks fifth all-time in yards from scrimmage with 18,456. On top of his outstanding career, LT was a class act, too. I had an opportunity to meet him during an event in New York City and there was nothing fake about him. He was a competitor right through his final carry.
– When Maurice Jones-Drew and the Jaguars agreed on a five-year, $30.95 million deal back in April of 2009, both sides assumed that he would live up to his contract. It's not surprising that he went out and rushed for over 1,300 yards in his next three years, including his league-leading 1,606-yard performance in 2011. But what is surprising is that MJD now wants more money. It's not like the Jaguars stiffed him on his '09 contract. Both sides agreed that it was a fair deal and now that MJD has lived up to the contract he wants more? Yes, teams can cut players at any point and players need to make as much as they can, when they can. But this was a bad move by MJD and his agent, who are highly unlikely to sway the Jags into paying them more.
– It's only June but John Harbaugh has to be concerned about his offensive line. Jah Reid, who spent most of this week's mini camp at right tackle because the Ravens told Bryant McKinnie to focus on his conditioning instead of practicing, was carted off the field on Thursday with a leg injury. Center Matt Birk also missed camp after undergoing surgery to repair a varicose vein in his leg and former Pro Bowl guard Ben Grubbs is now in New Orleans after signing a free agent deal with the Saints. Michael Oher and Marshal Yanda are entrenched at their spots but the rest of Baltimore's O-line is a major question mark right now.
– The Falcons will wind up regretting not bringing in outside options at left tackle. The hope is that new offensive line coach Pat Hill can restore Sam Baker back to his early days, but what does that entail? Baker was a second-round prospect back in 2008 but the Falcons drafted him in the first because GM Thomas Dimitroff panicked when he saw all of the tackles flying off the board. (And he needed a left tackle to protect his prized position in the '08 draft, quarterback Matt Ryan.) Since then, Baker has been average at best and a complete disaster at worst. He's in a contract year so maybe he'll play well, but "well" for him at this level hasn't been nearly good enough. The Falcons should have at least kicked the tires on Demetress Bell, King Dunlap or Anthony Collins this offseason.
+ Assuming the Cardinals defense makes significant improvements from last season (and it should), Ray Horton will become one of the hotter names in head coaching circles next offseason. His defensive influences come from Dick LeBeau's scheme in Pittsburgh, so the system works if every player understands his role. As I wrote last week, there was a ton of confusion among Arizona defenders last year in Horton's first season as coordinator. But now that everyone has a better grasp of the system, Horton will likely become a sought after commodity next year.
– Speaking of the Cardinals, Arizona Republic's Kent Somers writes that he "couldn't make a clear call on" the competition between Kevin Kolb and John Skelton. That's not good for the Cardinals, who don't want to have competition at quarterback. They acquired Kolb and paid him all of that money so that he could solve their issues at the position. Instead, he's only added to the problems.
– If I were the GM of a team that needed an upgrade at backup quarterback, I wouldn't hesitate to send Cleveland a sixth or seventh rounder for Colt McCoy. The Browns did what they had to do in drafting Brandon Weeden. McCoy doesn't have the arm strength to win in Pittsburgh or Baltimore in late December with the playoffs on the line. But he isn't without ability. He's mobile, accurate (or at least he was accurate at Texas), and he can run a NFL offense. Looking around the league, many teams could do worse than add McCoy as a backup, especially for the low cost of a late round pick.
– The Panthers are another defense that should improve upon last year's effort (although how could it not, after last year's Carolina team gave up the most total yards, passing yards, points and touchdowns than any squad in its 17-year history). Defensive coordinator Sean McDermott was at such a disadvantage last offseason because of the lockout but players are starting to get a better feel for his scheme in Year 2. Getting Jon Beason (Achilles' surgery) back certainly helps and Luke Kuechly was viewed as one of the safest picks in his year's draft. Granted, outside of Chris Gamble (who was solid in coverage last season) the secondary is a major question mark but there's little doubt that Carolina's outlook is bright for 2012.
– I truly believe Jeff Fisher will not be a bust hire for the Rams, but he's got issues at outside linebacker. They missed an opportunity to land Mychal Kendricks, Zach Brown or Lavonte David in the second round of this year's draft and while they gave the impression that they were fine with Lo-Jonn Dunbar starting, they just signed free agent Rocky McIntosh on Thursday. A combination of Dunbar, McIntosh and Mario Haggan doesn't scream reliability and chances are outside linebacker will be atop their needs list next offseason.
– The Titans avoided a major scare earlier this week when Kendall Wright's X-rays showed no structural damage to his shoulder. Because of Chris Johnson's struggles and Kenny Britt's knee injury, this is a team that lacked playmakers last season. After investing a first-round pick in him this April, the Titans can ill-afford to lose Wright.
Tags: Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Bryant McKinnie, Carolina Panthers, Colt McCoy, Jeff Fisher, John Skelton, Kendall Wright, Kevin Kolb, LaDainian Tomlinson, LaDainian Tomlinson retires, Maurice Jones-Drew, Ray Horton, Rocky McIntosh, Sam Baker, St. Louis Rams
The NFC North has major offensive line issues
Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler (6) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Green Bay Packers cornerback Sam Shields (37) and Green Bay Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop (55) during the first half of the NFL NFC Championship football game in Chicago, January 23, 2011. REUTERS/John Gress (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)
Much of the focus in the NFC North this preseason is how the Bears' offensive line could be in major trouble after allowing nine sacks in their preseason debut. But look around – the rest of the division isn't much better.
Forget the Bears – the Vikings are the current owners of the worst offensive line in the division, if not the entire league. Once a major strength, Minnesota's O-line has fallen on hard times over the last couple of seasons. It was major liability last season and somehow it got much worse. Things started off on a bad note when Bryant McKinnie gained so much unhealthy weight during the lockout that the Vikings actually decided to release him just days before camp. Now they have a left tackle in Charlie Johnson who has been manhandled thus far and would probably be better suited to play inside at guard. Speaking of guard, Steve Hutchinson is a shell of his former self and rookie Chris DeGeare will start on the right side because of Anthony Herrera's injury issues. In the middle, John Sullivan lacks power and remains one of the least productive centers in the league. Good luck this year, Adrian Peterson.
Anyone who saw the Bills rack up nine sacks on the Bears last week is well aware of Chicago's offensive line issues. The good news is that the Bears got Frank Omiyale out of the starting lineup. The bad news is that J'Marcus Webb will be counted on to protect Jay Cutler's blindside after struggling as a rookie at right tackle last season. At the other tackle position, the Bears had to draft Gabe Carimi in the first round this year after moving Chris Williams (a 2008 first round selection) to left guard. If the team had better options, Williams would probably have been cut already. The most reliable member of Chicago's O-line is Roberto Garza, but he's now playing out of position at center after Olin Kreutz signed with the Saints. Mike Tice is a solid offensive line coach but he has his work cut out for him this season. The unit actually started to gel mid-way through the 2010 season but if Chicago's first preseason game was any indication, it could be a long season for Cutler and Co. The Bears better hope Webb and Carimi develop fast.
GM Martin Mayhew deserves plenty of kudos for the way he has slowly rebuilt the Lions' roster over the last few years. But it would have been more comforting to Detroit fans had he paid more attention to the O-line this offseason. The Lions return five starters from a year ago but they're not in as good of shape as one would think. Left tackle Jeff Backus has a partially torn pectoral muscle and will likely miss plenty of practice time as he rehabs the injury. At the other tackle position, Gosder Cherilus is coming off microfracture surgery and while he is practicing, the Lions are taking it slow with the former first rounder. Inside, the Lions are actually in decent shape assuming Stephen Peterman's foot has healed. Rob Sims was a huge pickup from the Seahawks last season and has solidified what has been a big problem area for the Lions over the years. At center, Dominic Railoa is aging and undersized, but the team could do worse. The biggest problem areas are at the tackle positions, which doesn't bode well for quarterback Matthew Stafford's health.
This is the lone exception in the division. Once a major concern thanks in large part to injuries, the Packers' O-line is now a top-5 unit. Losing Daryn Colledge (Cardinals) hurt, but GM Ted Thompson found a gem in Derek Sherrod, who fell into Green Bay's laps at the bottom of the first round. Josh Sitton continues to be one of the most underrated right guards in the league and RT Bryan Bulaga looks like he could make major strides in his second year. Barring injuries to the starters, Aaron Rodgers won't have to worry about eating turf like he did in 2009.
Tags: 2011 NFL Preview, Aaron Rodgers, Adrian Peterson, Bryant McKinnie, Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Gabe Carimi, Green Bay Packers, J'Marcus Webb, Jay Cutler, Jeff Backus, Minnesota Vikings, Steve Hutchinson
Thanks to Hester and Cutler's big nights, the Bears clinch the NFC North
Posted by Anthony Stalter (12/21/2010 @ 1:13 am)
Here are five quick-hit observations from the Bears 40-14 rout over the Vikings on Monday Night Football.
1. Sweet home, Chicago.
With their victory, the Bears have clinched the NFC North and are now guaranteed to host at least one game in the playoffs. Regardless of whether you think they're a dark horse or candidates to be one-and-done, it's pretty impressive that the Bears one their division this year after everyone predicted the Packers (or the Vikings) to take home the North crown. Granted, Green Bay had a slew of injuries to deal with but Chicago was consistently the better team over the course of the season. The Bears are now the front-runners to clinch the No. 2 seed in the NFC because they've already beaten the Eagles and thus hold the tiebreaker over Philly. That said, Chicago has two difficult tests remaining in the Jets (Week 16) and the Packers (Week 17 at Lambeau).
2. Devin Hester is the man.
As a football fan, I'm glad Devin Hester re-dedicated himself to the return game after trying to focus on his career as a receiver. He's simply too dangerous a weapon for the Bears not to use on special teams and he proved once again tonight how he can turn a game on its head in the blink of an eye. After staying away from him for most of the night, the Vikings started to kick to Hester in the second half because clearly they wanted to suffer embarrassment (there's no other realistic explanation). He thanked them by setting the NFL record for kick return touchdowns after returning a punt 64 yards for a score early in the third quarter. This came after he almost brought the second-half kickoff back for a touchdown as well (he was stopped inside the 10-yard-line). Much like he was in 2006 when the Bears went to the Super Bowl, Hester will be a vital piece for Chicago come playoff time.
3. Brett Favre really should call it a career.
I'll admit, I was excited when I heard Favre was going to play on Monday night. As a football fan, I was glad that he would have one more MNF game to go out on and what a better opponent than the Bears? After he threw a touchdown pass to Percy Harvin on the first drive of the game and did his patented Brett Favre fist pump, my excitement grew because it looked like the Vikings were ready to play. But nothing went right for him after that. He wound up throwing an interception on a batted ball and then a Corey Wootton sack ended his night – if not his career. It was a sad reminder that the game has officially passed Brett by and that it's probably best that he walk away for good. It's a sad thing watching a legend go out, but Favre's time is done. It's not that he can't play the game anymore, but his body can't take any more of the abuse. It's been one hell of a ride, but this has to be his swan song. This has to be the longest year of his career.
4. It's frustrating to watch a team give up.
The Vikings have withered away to nothing. The team that took the field on Monday night had zero pride, zero urgency and zero desire to win. Their appearance in the NFC Championship Game last January feels like it was a decade ago. They need a head coach, a quarterback and a new stadium to boot. Their offensive line is pitiful (nice effort, Bryant McKinnie) and their defense has turned to mush (has somebody posted missing person signs yet for Jared Allen?), too. Once Favre went down you could see that the Vikings had checked out and everyone had succumbed to the fact that Joe Webb wasn't going to be able to move the offense. Their effort was akin to the free win the Cowboys gave the Packers earlier in the year right before Wade Phillips was canned. The way the Vikings have deteriorated over the course of the year has been rather amazing to watch.
5. Jay Cutler can chuck the rock.
His decision-making isn't always spot on but Jay Cutler can't certainly throw the football. Granted, he was playing against 11 ghosts but the way he zipped the ball on a cold, nasty night in Minnesota was rather impressive to watch. He looked like he was having some fun out there too, which is kind of ironic given he opposed Brett Favre (the king of "man, does he have fun out there or what!"). Once again, Mike Martz stuck with the short-to-intermediate routs and Cutler only took chances down field when the coverage was right. Otherwise, he took what Minnesota's pathetic defense gave him and he marched up and down the field the entire night. That version of Jay Cutler can beat anyone.
Tags: Anthony Stalter, Brett Favre, Bryant McKinnie, Chicago Bears, Devin Hester, Jay Cutler, Minnesota Vikings
McKinnie kicked off NFC Pro Bowl roster
Vikings left tackle Bryant McKinnie has been dismissed from the NFC Pro Bowl squad after missing four of five practices and attending just one team meeting. According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, McKinnie also missed the team photo.
McKinnie has been Tweetering (or is it Tweeting? Ah screw it…) all week about enjoying the Miami nightlife, so apparently he has partied his way out of Miami. Giants' offensive lineman David Diehl will likely have to play the entire game now because the NFC only had three tackles on its roster.
If McKinnie wasn't going to take the game seriously, then he should have forfeited his game check like some of the other NFL players who have bowed out of the Pro Bowl. There was no sense in him taking up a roster spot just so he could be an idiot for a week. He could have done that on his own time.
One would have thought that since this was his first Pro Bowl that he would have taken the honor seriously. But instead he embarrassed himself and the Vikings by being kicked off the team.
Tags: Bryant McKinnie, Bryant McKinnie dismissed Pro Bowl, Bryant McKinnie kicked out of Pro Bowl, Bryant McKinnie Pro Bowl, Minnesota Vikings
Is it time for these 0-2 teams to hit the panic button?
The Seahawks were supposed to be the favorites to win the NFC West again this year. The Browns were supposed to contend for a playoff berth in the AFC. The Vikings were the chic-pick in the NFC. The Jaguars and Chargers were supposed to be Super Bowl contenders.
But all five of these teams have started the 2008 season 0-2. And all five teams have major issues.
So is it time for these teams to the hit the panic button? Let's take a closer look.
What's gone right: Not much. The only real bright spot offensively has been TE Kellen Winslow Jr., who has 12 receptions for 102 yards and a touchdown. And DT Shaun Rogers, the team's top offseason acquisition, has made an immediate impact with 10 tackles, one sack and two tackles for loss.
What's gone wrong: Everything. The defense was brutal in Week 1 against Dallas, but bounced back in Week 2 against Pittsburgh (thanks in large part to bad weather conditions and Ben Roethlisberger's bum shoulder). The offense that averaged over 25 points a game last year has managed just 16 points total in two games this year. Turnovers, penalties, poor quarterback play (Derek Anderson currently has a QB rating of 57.1), and bad coaching have buried this team so far.
Time to hit the panic button? Yes. The Browns' poor preseason play has carried over into the regular season and the schedule doesn't get any easier with the Ravens, Giants, Jaguars, Broncos and Bills coming up over the next eight weeks. Outside of Rogers, the offseason acquisitions Cleveland made on defense have not paid off and the offense has been non-existent. Worse yet, the Browns aren't sneaking up on anyone this year and Romeo Crennel is starting to look overmatched once again.
Posted in: Fantasy Football, NFL
Tags: Adrian Peterson, Bryant McKinnie, Cleveland Browns, Darren Sproles, David Garrard, Derek Anderson, Jacksonville Jaguars, Jared Allen, Julius Jones, Kellen Winslow, LaDainian Tomlinson, Matt Hasselbeck, Minnesota Vikings, Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers, Seattle Seahawks, Shaun Rogers, Shawne Merriman, Tarvaris Jackson
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This is my first Ludum Dare submission, entitled 'Star Supremacy.' A game where you take control of a sun, and navigate it to a red giant to create a supernova, trying to avoid the clusters of rock that zoom past you.
To make the game, I used none other then Java's standalone library, photoshop for the art and FL-Studio for the music. The games idea didn't come to me at the start of development but rather 10 hours in, after I had scrapped my other idea for being too boring. As a result some of the code in this is very messy, and it created room for bugs and errors. Nevertheless the game's core is intact, so that is why I have submitted it anyway.
-After playing a match or two, the 'play' button doesn't reset the game.
In the future I will continue development on this game, fix bugs, add new items and features perhaps. You can help me out by reporting the bugs.
It's a shame the sound doesn't work, it would have added a lot!
The game is kind buggy.
It's rather buggy but the concept is interesting nonetheless. The only problem I have with the game is how sometimes after starting the game, a rock just so happens to spawn really close to me (maybe add some sort of small period of invulnerability when the game starts?).