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Atmospheric CO
- Boretti, Albert, Florentine, Singarayer
Authors: Boretti, Albert , Florentine, Singarayer
Type: Text , Journal article
Relation: Plants Vol. 8, no. 4 (2019), p. 1-11
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Description: It has been widely observed that recent increases in atmospheric CO2 concentrations have had, so far, a positive effect on the growth of plants. This is not surprising since CO2 is an important nutrient for plant matter, being directly involved in photosynthesis. However, it is also known that the conditions which have accompanied this increase in atmospheric CO2 concentration have also had significant effects on other environmental factors. It is possible that these other effects may emerge as limiting factors which could act to prevent plant growth. This may involve complex interactions between prevailing sunlight and water conditions, variable temperatures, the availability of essential nutrients and the type of synthetic pathway for the plant species. The issue of concern to this investigation is if we should be worried about a possible shift in the C3-C4 paradigm driven by changes in the atmospheric CO2 concentration, or if some other factor, such as water scarcity, is much more relevant within a 30-year time frame. If an opinion is needed on what will have the worst effect on the survival of the planet between the scarcity of water or the reduced efficiency of C3 plants to sequester CO2, the issue of water is the more incisive.
Influence of selected environmental factors on seed germination and seedling emergence of Dinebra panicea var. brachiata (Steud.)
- Weller, Sandra, Florentine, Singarayer, Chauhan, Bhagirath
Authors: Weller, Sandra , Florentine, Singarayer , Chauhan, Bhagirath
Relation: Crop Protection Vol. 117, no. (2019), p. 121-127
Description: Dinebra panicea var. brachiata (Steud.) is related to genus Leptochloa., some species of which are significant rice crop weeds. However, little is known about how D. panicea responds to various environmental cues. This study investigates the effects of temperature, light, salt stress, moisture stress, pH, heat shock, smoke, and burial depth on seeds collected in successive years (2015 and 2016) from Queensland, Australia. Seed germination was higher overall for older seeds (2015) compared to younger (2016) at 30/20 °C and 25/15 °C, but there was less difference between light treatments (12 L/D, 24D) in both temperature ranges for older seeds compared to younger. Increasing moisture and salt stress gradually reduced germination, germination was high over the pH range from pH 4 to pH 10, short term (three minutes) heat exposure to 80 °C or less did not inhibit germination, but there was no significant difference between years for any of these environmental cues. Germination was greatly reduced at 100 °C and eliminated at 120 °C. Smoke significantly inhibited germination. Seeds from both years germinated on the soil surface and emerged from 0.2 cm, with no emergence from deeper than 0.5 cm. The data collected from this study may assist land managers to manage infestations of this weed.
An investigation of the soil seedbank and seed germination of perennial species in Belah (Casuarina pauper)woodlands in north-west Victoria
- Callister, Kate, Florentine, Singarayer, Westbrooke, Martin
Authors: Callister, Kate , Florentine, Singarayer , Westbrooke, Martin
Relation: Australian Journal of Botany Vol. 66, no. 3 (2018), p. 202-212
Description: Semiarid and arid woodlands across much of southern Australia have been subject to prolonged high total grazing pressure leading to loss of species diversity and a lack of recruitment of long-lived perennial species. Regeneration of perennial species requires grazing pressure to be maintained at low levels, but gaps remain in our ecological understanding of regeneration potential. The present study investigated the abundance of germinable seed in the soil seedbank in high quality remnants of Casuarina pauper F.Muell. ex L.A.S.Johnson (Belah) woodlands in north-west Victoria. Seed viability and response to six seed pretreatments including dry heat, wet heat, smoky water, soaking in distilled water, cold stratification and sand scarification were also tested to determine whether seed factors may be limiting regeneration. Results suggest that seed viability was not a limiting regeneration factor for nine out of the 10 perennial species tested with the exception of Alectryon oleifolius S.T. Reynolds. Only small amounts of seed from perennial species, largely Chenopodiaceae species and C. pauper, were found in the soil seedbanks of intact sites, suggesting component perennial species do not maintain long-term soil seedbanks. Results suggest that natural recovery of perennial species diversity in depauperate sites will depend on seed dispersal.
Assessment of potentially toxic metal contamination in the soils of a legacy mine site in Central Victoria, Australia
- Abraham, Joji, Dowling, Kim, Florentine, Singarayer
Authors: Abraham, Joji , Dowling, Kim , Florentine, Singarayer
Relation: Chemosphere Vol. 192, no. (2018), p. 122-132
Description: The environmental impact of toxic metal contamination from legacy mining activities, many of which had operated and were closed prior to the enforcement of robust environmental legislation, is of growing concern to modern society. We have carried out analysis of As and potentially toxic metals (Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Hg, Mn, Ni, Pb, and Zn) in the surface soil of a legacy gold mining site in Maldon, Victoria, Australia, to reveal the status of the current metal concentration. The results revealed the median concentrations of metals from highest to lowest, in the order: Mn > Zn > As > Cr > Cu > Pb > Ni > Co > Hg > Cd. The status of site was assessed directly by comparing the metal concentrations in the study area with known Australian and Victorian average top soil levels and the health investigation levels set by the National Environmental Protection Measures (NEPM) and the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) of the State of Western Australia. Although, median concentrations of As, Hg, Pb, Cu and Zn exceeded the average Australian and Victorian top soil concentrations, only As and Hg exceeded the ecological investigation levels (EIL) set by DEC and thus these metals are considered as risk to the human and aquatic ecosystems health due to their increase in concentration and toxicity. In an environment of climate fluctuation with increased storm events and forest fires may mobilize these toxic metals contaminants, pose a real threat to the environment and the community. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd
Characterizing selected soil attributes of different land-use management to assess reforestation benefits of deforested riparian buffers
- Rasiah, Velu, Florentine, Singarayer
Authors: Rasiah, Velu , Florentine, Singarayer
Relation: Ecological Processes Vol. 7, no. 1 (2018), p. 1-12
Description: Introduction: The information available on the sensitivity of soil biotic and abiotic attributes, which can be used to track the impact of reforestation in riparian buffers, is often insufficient to refine management practices and convince stakeholders of the benefits of reforestation. Methods: In this study, conducted in Victoria, Australia, the changes in soil biotic and abiotic attributes, organic carbon (OC), mineral nitrogen (MN), total dissolved solutes (TDS) and pH were characterised to assess the impact of land-use change from bare riparian (BR) to reforested riparian (RR). Additionally, the benefits of revegetating a deforested creek bank with regard to salinity abatement and C-sequestration potentials were assessed. Results: The TDS depletion in the RR strips varied spatiotemporally from 65 to 169 mg/L, the net OC deposition from 16 to 19 g C/kg soil and MN deposition from 1.2 to 2.1 g N/kg soil, respectively. Additionally, the net changes in pH from alkaline to near neutral condition varied by 0.4 to 1.0 pH units. Approximately 30% to 60% of the net OC depletion after deforestation was redeposited under RR over 3 to 6 years. The TDS depletion after land-use changed from BR to RR ranged from 15 to 32% over 3 to 6 years. Conclusion: The soil attributes OC, MN and TDS characteristics under different land-use practices varied spatiotemporally. This information may be useful to convince stakeholders to undertake reforestation of creek banks for salinity abatement, and that change in land-use has the potential to increase C sequestration at a farm scale.
Controlled burn and immediate mobilization of potentially toxic elements in soil, from a legacy mine site in Central Victoria, Australia
Relation: Science of the Total Environment Vol. 616-617, no. (2018), p. 1022-1034
Description: Conducting controlled burns in fire prone areas is an efficient and economic method for forest management, and provides relief from the incidence of high severity wild fires and the consequent damage to human property and ecosystems. However, similar to wild fires, controlled burns also affect many of the physical and biogeochemical properties of the forest soil and may facilitate remobilization of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) sequestered in vegetation and soil organic matter. The objective of the current study is to investigate the mobilization of PTEs, in Central Victorian forest soils in Australia after a controlled burn. Surface soil samples were collected two days before and after the controlled burn to determine the concentration of PTEs and to examine the physicochemical properties. Results show that As, Cd, Mn, Ni and Zn concentrations increased 1.1, 1.6, 1.7, 1.1 and 1.9 times respectively in the post-burn environment, whereas the concentrations of Hg, Cr and Pb decreased to 0.7, 0.9 and 0.9 times respectively, highlighting considerable PTE mobility during and after a controlled burn. Whilst these results do not identify very strong correlations between physicochemical properties of soil and PTEs in the pre- and post-burn environments, PTEs themselves demonstrated very strong and significant correlations. The mobilization of As, Hg and other toxic elements raise potential health concerns as the number of controlled burns are projected to increase in response to climate change. Due to this increased level of PTE release and remobilization, the use of any kinds of controlled burn must be carefully considered before being used as a forest management strategy in mining-affected landscapes which include areas with high PTE concentrations. © 2017 Elsevier B.V.
Effect of environmental factors on the germination and emergence of Salvia verbenaca L. cultivars (verbenaca and vernalis) : An invasive species in semi-arid and arid rangeland regions
- Javaid, Muhammad, Florentine, Singarayer, Ali, Hafiz, Weller, Sandra
Authors: Javaid, Muhammad , Florentine, Singarayer , Ali, Hafiz , Weller, Sandra
Relation: PLoS ONE Vol. 13, no. 3 (2018), p. 1-20
Description: Salvia verbenaca (wild sage) is a commonly cultivated herbal medicine plant, which is native to the Mediterranean climate regions of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. However, it has become an invasive species in semi-arid and arid regions of southern Australia. Two varieties are present in this region, var. verbenaca and var. vernalis, each of which can be distinguished by differences in morphology and flowering period. Following trials to determine the optimum temperate regime for germination and response to light and dark, seeds of both varieties were tested for their response to variations in pH, moisture stress, salinity, and burial depth. The temperature and light trial was carried out using three different temperature regimes; 30/20C, 25/15C and 20/12C, and two light regimes; 12 hours light/12 hours dark and 24 hours dark, with var. vernalis responding to relatively higher temperatures than var. verbenaca. The germination rate of neither species was significantly inhibited by complete darkness when compared to rates under periodic light exposure. Both varieties germinated at near optimum rates strongly to very strongly in all pH buffer solutions, from pH 5 to pH 10, but they responded most strongly at neutral pH. Var. vernalis showed slightly more tolerance to reduced moisture availability, moderate to strong salinity, and burial depth, compared to var. verbenaca. However, even a fairly shallow burial depth of 2 cm completely inhibited germination of both varieties. Thus, in circumstances where both varieties are present in a soil seedbank, var. vernalis could be expected to establish in more challenging conditions, where moisture is limited and salinity is 'moderate to high', implying that it is a more serious threat for invasive weed in conditions where crop plants are already challenged.
Effects of prescribed fire and post-fire rainfall on mercury mobilization and subsequent contamination assessment in a legacy mine site in Victoria, Australia
Description: Prescribed fire conducted in fire-prone areas is a cost-effective choice for forest management, but it also affects many of the physicochemical and bio-geological properties of the forest soil, in a similar manner to wild fires. The aim of this study is to investigate the nature of the mercury mobilization after a prescribed fire and the subsequent temporal changes in concentration. A prescribed fire was conducted in a legacy mine site in Central Victoria, Australia, in late August 2015 and soil sample collection and analyses were carried out two days before and two days after the fire, followed by collection at the end of each season and after an intense rainfall event in September 2016. Results revealed the occurrence of mercury volatilization (8.3–97%) during the fire, and the mercury concentration displayed a significant difference (p < 0.05) before and immediately after the fire. Integrated assessment with number of pollution indices has shown that the study site is extremely contaminated with mercury during all the sampling events, and this poses a serious ecological risk due to the health impacts of mercury on human and ecosystems. In times of climate fluctuation with concomitant increase in forest fire (including prescribed fire), and subsequent precipitation and runoff, the potential for an increased amount of mercury being mobilized is of heighted significance. Therefore, it is recommended that prescribed fire should be cautiously considered as a forest management strategy in any mercury affected landscapes. © 2017 Elsevier Ltd
Environmental factors affecting the germination and emergence of white horehound (Marrubium vulgare L.) : A weed of arid-zone areas
- Javaid, Muhammad, Florentine, Singarayer, Ali, Hafiz, Chauhan, Bhagirath
Authors: Javaid, Muhammad , Florentine, Singarayer , Ali, Hafiz , Chauhan, Bhagirath
Relation: Rangeland Journal Vol. 40, no. 1 (2018), p. 47-54
Description: White horehound (Marrubium vulgare L.), is a troublesome weed of arid zones, particularly in cropping and grazing areas. Understanding the seed ecology of white horehound is relevant to its management. The present study investigated the effects of temperature, light, osmotic potential, salinity, pH, and seeding depth on seed germination and seedling emergence of white horehound. Seeds germinated over a wide range of temperatures, with highest germination (100%) occurring at 25/20°C in either 12-h alternating light/dark or complete darkness. Germination decreased from 92% to 10% as the osmotic potential decreased from 0 to minus 0.6MPa and germination was completely inhibited at minus 0.8MPa. Increasing concentration of sodium chloride (salinity) from 50 to 150mM reduced germination from 68% to 11% but was completely inhibited at 200mM. Germination was not limited by variation of pH in solutions of pH 5 to pH 10. Maximum germination (99%) occurred at pH 7, but slightly decreased (90%) in acidic or alkaline media. Surface located seeds were highly germinable (87%) where seedling emergence significantly declined as seeding depth increased from 0.5 to 3cm. Nil seedling emergence was occurred at 4cm burial depth. Light significantly affected germination, time to 50% germination, mean germination time and germination index. Increasing osmotic and salinity stress both significantly increased the time to start germination, time to 50% germination, mean germination time, but decreased germination index. Burial depth adversely affected seedling emergence with surface located seedlings emerging earlier (4.2 days) compared with 20 days for seeds buried at 3cm. Results suggest that effective management of white horehound should consider targeting surface located seeds in combination with tools that induce minimal soil disturbance, particularly in relatively non-saline environments.
Environmental factors associated with the foliage cover of invasive fairy grass (Lachnagrostis filiformis) in Victoria, Australia
- Gosney, Kate, Florentine, Singarayer
Authors: Gosney, Kate , Florentine, Singarayer
Relation: Environmental Science and Pollution Research Vol. 25, no. 2 (2018), p. 1350-1358
Description: Fairy grass (Lachnagrostis filiformis) is an Australian native grass that has recently become a major concern for rural communities. Its dried inflorescences are blown by the wind and build up against fences and buildings, becoming a severe fire hazard. Understanding the ecology of fairy grass and its impacts on rural communities is relevant to its management. Four dry lake beds in Western Victoria were selected to determine if environmental factors, such as lake, location, direction, altitude and road type and the covariates of pH, soil salinity, soil moisture and distance to nearest road, are related to the presence of fairy grass. The 'lake' factor was the only environmental parameter that was significantly associated with the presence of this weed. © 2017, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany.
Environmental factors effecting the germination and seedling emergence of two populations of an aggressive agricultural weed; Nassella trichotoma
- Humphries, Talia, Chauhan, Bhagirath, Florentine, Singarayer
Authors: Humphries, Talia , Chauhan, Bhagirath , Florentine, Singarayer
Description: Nassella trichotoma (Nees) Hack. ex Arechav. (Serrated tussock) is an aggressive globally significant weed to agricultural and natural ecosystems. Herbicide resistant populations of this C3 perennial weed have emerged, increasing the need for effective wide-scale cultural control strategies. A thorough seed ecology study on two spatially distinct populations of N. trichotoma was conducted on this weed to identify differences in important environmental factors (drought, salinity, alternating temperature, photoperiod, burial depth, soil pH, artificial seed aging, and radiant heat) which influence seed dormancy. Seeds were collected from two spatially distinct populations; Gnarwarre (38 O 9' 8.892'' S, 144 O 7' 38.784'' E) and Ingliston (37O 40' 4.44'' S, 144 O 18' 39.24'' E) in December 2016 and February 2017, respectively. Twenty sterilized seeds were placed into Petri dishes lined with a single Whatman® No. 10 filter paper dampened with the relevant treatments solution and then incubated under the identified optimal alternating temperature and photoperiod regime of 25C/ 15C (light/dark, 12h/12h). For the burial depth treatment, 20 seeds were placed into plastic containers (10cm in diameter and 6cm in depth) and buried to the relevant depth in sterilized soil. All trials were monitored for 30 days and germination was indicated by 5mm exposure of the radicle and emergence was indicated by the exposure of the cotyledon. Each treatment had three replicates for each population, and each treatment was repeated to give a total of six replicates per treatment, per population. Nassella trichotoma was identified to be non-photoblastic, with germination (%) being similar under alternating light and dark and complete darkness conditions. With an increase of osmotic potential and salinity, a significant decline in germination was observed. There was no effect of pH on germination. Exposure to a radiant heat of 120C for 9 minutes resulted in the lowest germination in the Ingliston population (33%) and the Gnarwarre population (60%). In the burial depth treatment, the Ingliston population and the Gnarwarre population had highest emergence of 75% and 80%, respectively at a depth of 1cm. Variation between the two populations was observed for the burial depth treatments; Gnarwarre had greater emergence than Ingliston from the 4cm burial depth, while Ingliston had greater emergence at the soil surface than Gnarwarre. The Gnarwarre population had greater overall germination than Ingliston, which could be attributed to the greater seed mass (0.86mg compared to 0.76mg, respectively). This study identifies that spatial variations in N. trichotoma's seed ecology are present between spatially distinct populations.
Factors effecting the germination and emergence of a rangeland weed European heliotrope (Heliotropium europaeum L.)
- Humphries, Talia, Graz, Friedrich, Florentine, Singarayer
Authors: Humphries, Talia , Graz, Friedrich , Florentine, Singarayer
Relation: Rangeland Journal Vol. 40, no. 6 (2018), p. 583-590
Description: European heliotrope (Heliotropium europaeum L.) is an important weed in semiarid and arid Australia, due to its toxicity to livestock and its ability to out-compete crops for water and soil nutrients. It is an ephemeral species populations appear in high densities when conditions are favourable, but seeds remain dormant in the soil seedbank for extended periods of time. This study aimed to identify environmental factors that promoted the germination of this weed and factors that de-vitalise seeds. Seeds were collected from the Australian semiarid zone, at Nanya Research Station, New South Wales. The effects on seed germination and seedling emergence of H. europaeum of alternating temperature, photoperiod, drought, salinity, pH range, heat shock combined with smoke exposure, and burial depth were investigated. The highest germination rate was observed under the highest temperature regime, 30/20°C, under a photoperiod of 12 h light and 12 h dark. The weed germinated under moderate osmotic stress, but the highest germination occurred in the control treatment (no osmotic stress). The effect of salinity and pH on percentage germination was not significant. The effect of the heat shock and smoke treatment significantly reduced seed germination, with germination inhibited when seeds were exposed to 100°C for 3 min. Burial depth had a significant effect on seedling emergence, with a burial depth of 0.5 cm reducing the germination by
Germination ecology of Chloris truncata and its implication for weed management
- Chauhan, Bhagirath, Manalil, Sudheesh, Florentine, Singarayer, Jha, Prashant
Authors: Chauhan, Bhagirath , Manalil, Sudheesh , Florentine, Singarayer , Jha, Prashant
Description: Chloris truncata is a significant weed in summer crops in the subtropical region of Australia. A study was conducted to evaluate the effect of environmental factors on germination and emergence of two populations of C. truncata. Overall, germination was not affected by the populations. Seeds germinated at a wide range of alternating day/night temperatures, suggesting that seeds can germinate throughout the spring, winter and autumn seasons. Seed germination was stimulated by the presence of light; however, 51 to 71% of these seeds still germinated in the dark. The sodium chloride concentration and osmotic potential required to inhibit germination of 50% of the population were 179 mM and -0.52 MPa, respectively. A high proportion of seeds germinated over a wide pH range (4 to 10). Seeds placed on the soil surface had greatest germination (67%) and a burial depth of 3 cm resulted in complete inhibition of emergence. The sorghum residue amount required to reduce emergence by 50% was 1.8 t ha-1. The results suggest that, although this weed will be favored in no-till systems, residue retention on the soil surface will help in reducing its infestation. Seed bank buildup can be managed by burying seeds below the depth of emergence. © 2018 Chauhan et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
In vitro assessment of arsenic mobility in historical mine waste dust using simulated lung fluid
- Martin, Rachael, Dowling, Kim, Nankervis, Scott, Pearce, Dora, Florentine, Singarayer, McKnight, Stafford
Authors: Martin, Rachael , Dowling, Kim , Nankervis, Scott , Pearce, Dora , Florentine, Singarayer , McKnight, Stafford
Relation: Environmental Geochemistry and Health Vol. 40, no. 3 (2018), p. 1037-1049
Description: Exposure studies have linked arsenic (As) ingestion with disease in mining-affected populations; however, inhalation of mine waste dust as a pathway for pulmonary toxicity and systemic absorption has received limited attention. A biologically relevant extractant was used to assess the 24-h lung bioaccessibility of As in dust isolated from four distinct types of historical gold mine wastes common to regional Victoria, Australia. Mine waste particles less than 20 µm in size (PM20) were incubated in a simulated lung fluid containing a major surface-active component found in mammalian lungs, dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine. The supernatants were extracted, and their As contents measured after 1, 2, 4, 8 and 24 h. The resultant As solubility profiles show rapid dissolution followed by a more modest increasing trend, with between 75 and 82% of the total 24-h bioaccessible As released within the first 8 h. These profiles are consistent with the solubility profile of scorodite, a secondary As-bearing phase detected by X-ray diffraction in one of the investigated waste materials. Compared with similar studies, the cumulative As concentrations released at the 24-h time point were extremely low (range 297 ± 6–3983 ± 396 µg L−1), representing between 0.020 ± 0.002 and 0.036 ± 0.003% of the total As in the PM20.
Influence of controlled burning on the mobility and temporal variations of potentially toxic metals (PTMs) in the soils of a legacy gold mine site in Central Victoria, Australia
Relation: Geoderma Vol. 331, no. (2018), p. 1-14
Description: Controlled burns also known as managed burns or prescribed fires conducted in fire-prone areas are an efficient and economic option to reduce the frequency and intensity of wildfires. The objective of this study is to investigate the remobilization of potentially toxic metals (PTMs) in the soils of a legacy gold mine site in Central Victoria, Australia after a controlled burn and to describe their temporal variations in concentrations. Soil samples were collected two days before, two days after and five times later (3, 6, 9, 12 months and after major rainfall) in the post-burn environment after a controlled burn, from the Maldon legacy mine site and analysed for PTM concentrations. The results revealed PTM mobilization after the burn and most of the PTMs (As, Cd, Cu, Mn, Ni, and Zn) evidenced an increase immediately after the burn but a reduction in the subsequent post-burn environment. The increase is postulated to be associated with addition of PTM enriched ash to the soil, while the decrease is due to the removal of ash and surface soil by wind activity as well as rainfall runoff and leaching. The PTM mobility is of specific concern due to the negative impacts on human and ecosystems health. Climate change and the resulting projection of increased forest fire frequency highlight the environmental significance, given the expected concomitant increase in PTM mobilization through wildfires and controlled burns. Hence, the practice of controlled burning should be carefully considered as a forest management option in any legacy mining areas and indeed in other areas where PTM contamination is reported. © 2018
Seed germination response of a noxious agricultural weed Echium plantagineum to temperature, light, pH, drought stress, salinity, heat and smoke
- Florentine, Singarayer, Weller, Sandra, King, Alannah, Florentine, Arunthathy, Dowling, Kim, Westbrooke, Martin, Chauhan, Bhagirath
Authors: Florentine, Singarayer , Weller, Sandra , King, Alannah , Florentine, Arunthathy , Dowling, Kim , Westbrooke, Martin , Chauhan, Bhagirath
Relation: Crop and Pasture Science Vol. 69, no. 3 (2018), p. 326-333
Description: Echium plantagineum is a significant pasture weed in the Mediterranean climatic zone of several countries, including Australia. This invasive weed, introduced as an ornamental into Australia (where it is known as Paterson's curse), quickly became established and is now a significant weed of agriculture. Although E. plantagineum is a well-established, highly competitive weed that thrives under disturbance and is tolerant of a wide variety of conditions, including varying soil moisture and drought, and some aspects of its ecology remain unknown. This study investigated germination response to temperature and light, pH, soil moisture, salinity, and pre-germination exposure of seed to heat and smoke. Temperature was found to be more influential on germination than light and the species is tolerant to a wide range of pH. However, available moisture may limit germination, as may elevated salinity. Management of this weed requires approaches that minimise soil seedbank input or prevent germination of soil seedbanks.
Emerging challenges and opportunities for education and research in weed science
- Chauhan, Bhagirath, Matloob, Amar, Mahajan, Gulshan, Aslam, Farhena, Florentine, Singarayer, Jha, Prashant
Authors: Chauhan, Bhagirath , Matloob, Amar , Mahajan, Gulshan , Aslam, Farhena , Florentine, Singarayer , Jha, Prashant
Relation: Frontiers in Plant Science Vol. 8, no. (2017), p. 1-13
Description: In modern agriculture, with more emphasis on high input systems, weed problems are likely to increase and become more complex. With heightened awareness of adverse effects of herbicide residues on human health and environment and the evolution of herbicide-resistant weed biotypes, a significant focus within weed science has now shifted to the development of eco-friendly technologies with reduced reliance on herbicides. Further, with the large-scale adoption of herbicide-resistant crops, and uncertain climatic optima under climate change, the problems for weed science have become multi-faceted. To handle these complex weed problems, a holistic line of action with multi-disciplinary approaches is required, including adjustments to technology, management practices, and legislation. Improved knowledge of weed ecology, biology, genetics, and molecular biology is essential for developing sustainable weed control practices. Additionally, judicious use of advanced technologies, such as site-specific weed management systems and decision support modeling, will play a significant role in reducing costs associated with weed control. Further, effective linkages between farmers and weed researchers will be necessary to facilitate the adoption of technological developments. To meet these challenges, priorities in research need to be determined and the education system for weed science needs to be reoriented. In respect of the latter imperative, closer collaboration between weed scientists and other disciplines can help in defining and solving the complex weed management challenges of the 21st century. This consensus will provide more versatile and diverse approaches to innovative teaching and training practices, which will be needed to prepare future weed science graduates who are capable of handling the anticipated challenges of weed science facing in contemporary agriculture. To build this capacity, mobilizing additional funding for both weed research and weed management education is essential. © 2017 Chauhan, Matloob, Mahajan, Aslam, Florentine and Jha.
Herbicide efficacy for aquatic Alternanthera philoxeroides management in an early stage of invasion : Integrating above-ground biomass, below-ground biomass and viable stem fragmentation
- Clements, Daniel, Dugdale, Tony, Butler, Kym, Florentine, Singarayer, Sillitoe, Jim
Authors: Clements, Daniel , Dugdale, Tony , Butler, Kym , Florentine, Singarayer , Sillitoe, Jim
Relation: Weed Research Vol. 57, no. 4 (2017), p. 257-266
Description: Alternanthera philoxeroides is a problematic invasive plant in many regions of the world that is difficult to control once naturalised. It poses a threat to agricultural productivity, biodiversity and social amenity values of aquatic environments. Significant research has been conducted internationally, regarding the efficacy of different herbicides for control of A. philoxeroides. However, no studies have looked at key aspects of control for effective management in an early stage of invasion of aquatic environments, hindering eradication and control programmes. This study evaluates the efficacy of herbicides and surfactants on key A. philoxeroides response metrics, including control of above-ground biomass, below-ground biomass and production of viable stem fragments. This study concluded that glyphosate (isopropylamine salt) minimises viable stem fragment production post-herbicide application, compared with imazapyr and metsulfuron, thus reducing the potential for dispersal throughout catchments and waterways. In contrast, imazapyr and metsulfuron provided more effective control than glyphosate for A. philoxeroides growing on exposed embankments. We propose that an effective management strategy for early invasion of aquatic A. philoxeroides, using herbicides, would be to conduct initial applications of glyphosate to control overwater biomass and limit dispersal of viable stem fragments. Once infestations have been forced back to the embankment, imazapyr or metsulfuron treatments will provide longer term control. © 2017 European Weed Research Society
Implications of narrow crop row spacing in managing weeds in mungbean (Vigna radiata)
- Chauhan, Bhagirath, Florentine, Singarayer, Ferguson, Connor, Chechetto, Rodolfo
Authors: Chauhan, Bhagirath , Florentine, Singarayer , Ferguson, Connor , Chechetto, Rodolfo
Relation: Crop Protection Vol. 95, no. (2017), p. 116-119
Description: The mungbean production area is increasing in Australia due to increasing demand for the grain in Asian countries. However, the mungbean crop is generally grown with wide row spacing, and therefore, it is prone to heavy weed infestation which has a significant impact on the mungbean grain yield. Experiments were conducted in 2015 and 2016 to determine the row-spacing impact on crop yield and weed growth for mungbean grown in 25, 50, and 75 cm space rows. Row spacing did not affect weed biomass and mungbean grain yield when weeds were allowed to grow from crop sowing to maturity. However, narrower row spacing (25 and 50 cm) had lower weed biomass and higher grain yield when weeds were allowed to grow beyond 3 and 6 weeks after planting (WAP). Mungbean grown at 25 and 50 cm rows had 60-70% and 70-92% less weed biomass than the mungbean grown at 75 cm rows for the weeds grown beyond 3 and 6 WAP, respectively. In weed-free conditions, too, mungbean grain yields were greater in narrow rows than in wider rows. Weeds grown beyond 6 WAP did not affect grain yield of 25 and 50 cm rows but reduced mungbean yield with 75 cm rows. The practical implication of this study is that narrowing row spacing in mungbean could lead to reduced weed growth and seed production and increased crop yield. (C) 2016 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Rainfall and grazing : Not the only barriers to arid-zone conifer recruitment
- Zimmer, Heidi, Florentine, Singarayer, Enke, Rita, Westbrooke, Martin
Authors: Zimmer, Heidi , Florentine, Singarayer , Enke, Rita , Westbrooke, Martin
Description: An understanding of the drivers of infrequent recruitment is fundamental in managing for species persistence. Callitris glaucophylla Joy Thomps. & L.A.S. Johnson (white cypress-pine) is a slow-growing, long-lived conifer, with a distribution that extends across arid Australia. Arid populations of C. glaucophylla are endangered in New South Wales, and are characterised by infrequent recruitment. We examined recruitment patterns of C. glaucophylla in differential grazing exclosures (excluding rabbits, excluding large herbivores or excluding both) and in unfenced areas. More recruitment occurred in rabbit-proof exclosures, compared with nearby large herbivore and control exclosures, although some rabbit-proof exclosures recorded no recruitment. Increases in recruitment at several long-term exclosures were associated with wet periods, as was recruitment at some unfenced sites. Apart from grazing and rainfall, recruitment was related to mature tree size and stand density (probably because of their influence on seed availability). These endangered arid C. glaucophylla woodlands are all that remains of a once extensive distribution, and are habitat for a suite of threatened species. Reduction in grazing pressure, particularly from rabbits, is clearly critical to maintain recruitment in these remnant populations. Chances of recruitment appear to be enhanced in low-density stands, around large trees, and in dune blow outs - fencing should focus on these areas. © 2017 CSIRO.
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Robert Glasper Experiment's Latest Is A Product of Equals
by News Team Monday, September 26th, 2016
The Robert Glasper Experiment's exploration of jazz and hip-hop continues on the group's latest, ArtScience.
The band's bassist, Derrick Hodge, whose sophomore solo album The Second dropped in August (check out the No Treble interview), not only holds down the low end, but also sings one of the record's first singles, "Find You," according to Billboard.
The core band members share songwriting, vocals and production throughout the album, Billboard adds. And, the record features a cover version of The Human League's 1980s pop hit, "Human," written by famed producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis.
ArtScience is available on CD, vinyl and as a digital download (iTunes and Amazon MP3).
ArtScience Track List:
This Is Not Fear
Thinkin Bout You
No One Like You
Tell Me a Bedtime Story
Find You
Hurry Slowly
Written in Stone [Explicit]
Let's Fall in Love
Related Topics: Derrick Hodge, Robert Glasper Experiment
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Derrick Hodge Anchors R+R=NOW's Debut Album

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The training course "Peace Leaders+" took place from 3rd to 10th of May in Masseria Ospitale, Lecce, South-Italy.
to know one another through cleverly structured games, having fun built around physical movement and eye contact. This was easily the fastest I had ever imagined a willing and coherent group built from scratch; I think that all participants shared a sense of having entered into something lively and coherent, and that good things lay ahead for us.
The week was divided simply into two parts. First, theory: how to understand and lead a group of young people? how to find an inner stance of powerful peace? Then we had lab practice - a chance to plan and run a workshop much as we liked, using our own group as participants, and with feedback from trainers.
Underneath this simple structure was a lot of complex subject matter, and I felt stretched and engaged by the range of sessions. The different teaching styles used were themselves instructive, with a mix of energising games, academic theory, and "what does it mean to you?" type discussion. This gave me as a participant a sense of learning from inside a fortuitous loop, which mixed medium deeply into message. Further feedback was brought in at every opportunity, as the trainers made efforts to reinforce each day's exercises with evening reflection and morning quizzes. There was little time to relax in the pleasant Masseria, with its courtyard set in old buildings and its quirky hospitality. The space was used to the maximum, with outdoor sessions giving depth to mindfulness exercises. Inner peace did battle with outward power, and a pair of nesting swallows provided commentary of their own as I wondered what leadership and mindfulness might have to say, one to the other, given wings and tasked with a twig-moving game.
There was a lot of idea-sharing and dialogue within the group, which gave me the feeling we weren't passively involved. One of the most relaxed sessions was an intercultural evening, when we shared foods and traditions from our own countries - yet there were meaningful exchanges taking place throughout the week. Some participants felt more listened to than others, and some personalities responded strongly to the ambience of positive energy and pumped-up mindfulness. The trainers made efforts to show us our own dynamic, explicitly encouraging us to look critically at how we handled each others' ideas and contributions during various tasks. We literally stood in each others' shoes; but in the energetically charged environment of the group, much intercultural exchange also took place outside the activities and timetabled discussions. Beyond Erasmus+ and youth work, the waft of early-morning incense brought yoga and meditative experiences which were new to some, and sometimes powerful. Making use of every minute, we had the chance to see something of local Italian culture too, with a rest-day trip to Otranto organised by the Vulcanicamente team.
I think that some helpful ideas were seeded and that much could grow out of this training course. Personally, I have already used what I learnt, to organise a short workshop for a youth exchange. I've had to think more deeply about mindfulness and leadership. I saw many contacts made between youth workers and different organisations, and I think everybody went home with a storm of new ideas and experiences.
In one short week I found much to digest, enjoyed many positive encounters, came away with some powerful memories and experiences. Thanks to all - the funders, the trainers, host organisations, volunteers and participants.
This workshop was conducted by Matthew Bradman, the author of the article, during the youth exchange "Hand in hand with art, music and dance".


All too often, the discussion around the growing popularity of eBooks boils down to antagonisms: digital vs. printed, ink vs. pixels, the new vs. the old. But more and more we are seeing the differences between eBooks and their paper predecessors erased — or at least narrowed.
Like most passionate readers, I have a few nostalgic hang-ups when it comes to books, and I'm certainly not alone. I like being able to dog-ear pages, write inscriptions to friends, and make notes in the margins. I like the feel of a pulpy paperback and the reassuring heft of a big book in my tote bag. An eReader, on the other hand, offers an entirely different set of joys: storage! convenience! portability!
Certainly there are the interests of authors and publishers to consider with an issue like this, but I am excited by Chatfield's thinking. Imagine being able to pass an eBook back and forth among your friends, each of you scribbling in notes and maybe even a doodle or two. Think about snagging your favorite quotes and sending them straight to a reading group, or posting them in an online literary community.
It's unclear what this move spells for the young industry, but it's neat to think about the potential for eBooks to not only become more like the endlessly shareable, modifiable printed books we love, but to push the boundary of how we can read and talk about books.
Often when I finished work I might go for a pint and read a (printed) book. Later on the train or bus I could continue to read the book without buying another copy with a different format.
DRM I leave to the legal people to discuss, but as long as it exists an ebook should be readable on all ereaders.
I distribute my books in electronic form, but never with DRM. Yes, the drawback is that my works may be copied freely, but I'd rather the books be liberated than be locked down by some faceless corporation who controls what you can and cannot do with what you purchase. I'd rather give my books away for free than laden them with DRM.
@Robert – Great response. Glad you shared it.


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""" Simple proxy server forwarding messages between ConfD TCP session
and YDK TCP client.
"""
__author__ = "Xiaoqin Zhu"
__email__ = "xiaoqinz@cisco.com"
__usage__ = """ ./tcp_proxy_server.py -b 12307 -c 2023"""

import os
import sys
import time
import socket
import logging
import argparse

if sys.version_info < (3,):
    import SocketServer as socketserver
    from urlparse import urlparse
else:
    import socketserver
    from urllib.parse import urlparse

sys.tracebacklimit = 0

logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO,
                    format='%(name)s: %(message)s',
                    )

FOUR_k = 4096
EOM_10 = "]]>]]>"
EOM_11 = "\n##\n"
HELLO = """
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<hello xmlns="urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:netconf:base:1.0">
  <capabilities>
    <capability>urn:ietf:params:netconf:base:1.0</capability>
    <capability>urn:ietf:params:netconf:base:1.1</capability>
    </capabilities>
</hello>
"""

class DummyHandler(socketserver.BaseRequestHandler):
    """Dummy request handler"""

    def handle(self):
        """Nothing ..."""
        pass

class SimpleProxyServer(socketserver.TCPServer):
    """Simple proxy server: ConfD TCP <--> YDK TCP.

    Attribute:
        request_queue_size (int): maximum size of request queue acceptable
        confd_socket (socket.socket): socket for confd connection
        reset_confd (bool): reset ConfD connection if True
        logger (logging.Logger): logger.
    """

    def __init__(self, server_address, confd_address, handler_class=DummyHandler):
        self.logger = logging.getLogger('SimpleProxyServer')
        self.logger.debug('__init__')
        self.request_queue_size = 50

        self.reset_confd = True

        socketserver.TCPServer.__init__(self, server_address, handler_class)
        return

    def confd_connect(self):
        """Start connection, Send ConfD TCP header."""
        self.confd_socket = socket.create_connection(confd_address)
        confd_header = "[admin;%s;tcp;%d;%d;%s;%s;%s;]\n" % (confd_address[0],
                                                             os.getuid(),
                                                             os.getgid(),
                                                             "",
                                                             os.getenv("HOME", "/tmp"),
                                                             "")
        self.send_confd(confd_header)

    def serve_forever(self):
        """Hijacked socketserver.TCPServer.serve_forever. Main loop moved to
        SimpleProxyServer.process_request.
        """
        while True:
            try:
                self.handle_request()
            except Exception as e:
                pass
        return

    def process_request(self, request, client_address):
        """Ping-pang data between ConfD TCP session and YDK TCP client.

        Args:
            request(socket.socket): socket object for client connection.
            client_address(tuple of str): (hostname, port)
        """
        while True:
            self.logger.debug('Starting new send/recv request...')
            if self.reset_confd == True:
                self.confd_connect()
                self.finish_confd_connection(request)
            else:
                self.forward_client(request, EOM_11)
                time.sleep(0.1) # wait for reply
                self.forward(request, EOM_11)
            self.logger.debug('Finished one send/recv request...')

    def finish_confd_connection(self, request):
        """Finish ConfD connection:
            - Drop username sent from the client.
            - Drop password sent from the client.
            - Send hello request to ConfD.
            - Send hello reply back to the client.
            - Drop hello request sent from the client.
        """
        request.send("Username: ".encode('utf-8'))
        self.client_username = request.recv(FOUR_k)
        request.send("Password: ".encode('utf-8'))
        self.client_password = request.recv(FOUR_k)

        hello_requst = '\n#%d\n' % len(HELLO) + HELLO
        self.send_confd(hello_requst)
        self.send_confd(EOM_10)
        self.forward(request, EOM_10)
        # need to drop this hello request,
        # the hello message exchange order for ConfD is different from XR
        _ = self.recv_client(request, EOM_10)
        self.reset_confd = False

    def forward(self, request, eom):
        """ConfD --> Client."""
        self.send_client(request, self.recv_confd(eom))

    def forward_client(self, request, eom):
        """Client --> ConfD."""
        self.send_confd(self.recv_client(request, eom))

    def _recv(self, request, eom):
        """Receive data ends with eom through request socket.

        Args:
            request (socket.socket): request socket.
            eom (str): end of message marker.
        """
        data = []
        last_chunk = ""
        while True:
            last_chunk = request.recv(FOUR_k).decode('utf-8')
            if not last_chunk:
                request.close()
                self.reset_confd = True
                raise Exception("No data")
            elif last_chunk.endswith(eom):
                data.append(last_chunk)
                break
            data.append(last_chunk)

        data = ''.join(data)
        self.logger.debug("Receiving...\n\t{}".format(data))
        return data

    def _send(self, request, data):
        """Send data through request socket.

        Args:
            request (socket.socket): request socket.
            data (str): data payload.
        """
        self.logger.debug("Sending...\n\t{}".format(data))
        try:
            request.sendall(data.encode('utf-8'))
        except:
            request.close()
            self.reset_confd = True

    def recv_confd(self, eom):
        """Receive data from ConfD until eom.

        Args:
            eom (str): end of message marker.
        """
        return self._recv(self.confd_socket, eom)

    def send_confd(self, data):
        """Send data to ConfD.

        Args:
            data (str): data payload.
        """
        self._send(self.confd_socket, data)

    def recv_client(self, request, eom):
        """Receive data through client socket until eom.

        Args:
            request (socket.socket): client socket
            eom (str): end of message marker.
        """
        return self._recv(request, eom)

    def send_client(self, request, data):
        """Send data to client through request socket.

        Args:
            request (socket.socket): client request socket.
            data (str): data payload send to the client.
        """
        self._send(request, data)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    parser = argparse.ArgumentParser(prog="confd_tcp_proxy_server", usage="%(prog)s [options]")
    parser.add_argument("-v", "--verbose", help="verbose mode")
    parser.add_argument("-b", "--bind", dest='bind', type=int, help="binding port, 12307")
    parser.add_argument("-c", "--confd", dest='confd', type=int, help="ConfD address, 2023")

    args = parser.parse_args()
    bind_port = args.bind
    confd_port = args.confd

    binding_address = ('127.0.0.1', bind_port)
    confd_address = ('127.0.0.1', confd_port)

    server = SimpleProxyServer(binding_address, confd_address, DummyHandler)
    server.serve_forever()

    exit()

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Home Services Amazon Prime Video Amazon Prime Video Expands Into India
Amazon Prime Video Expands Into India
Curt Stelter
The world's biggest online store is making new inroads into the world's biggest democracy. Amazon is soon going to add more local content in India as it continues on its growth plans.
As the fastest growing market for Prime Video services globally, India has paid big dividends for the investment Amazon has made. The content available is not restricted only to Bollywood movies though – there is an extensive library of films from other regions of the country also.
As James Farrell, Asia Pacific content head stated, "We want to figure out how do we do more in the South."
Offering original programming in Hindi and with access to a massive library of programming in five regional languages, Prime Video has something for everyone.
James mentioned that they are looking for opportunities for original programming in the South also when he said, "We haven't announced any originals yet from the South, but we are looking to do as much as can be done."
As the cost of data continues to decline throughout the world, streaming content continues to grow in depth and popularity. India is key to Amazon's plans with projections currently forecasting India's media and entertainment industry to produce more than $31 billion in two years. It's safe to say that in less than one year since launch, Amazon is definitely on the right track!
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Murder of Pastor Shuaibu: Will Justice Be Served? By Leo Igwe
Maravi Post Reporter
The murder of a Christian pastor in Kano has raised issues regarding justice, equity, and fairness for non-Muslims in Muslim-dominated Kano state. Muslim bloodletters killed Rev. Shuaibu over his alleged role in the conversion of a Muslim to Christianity in the area. Such horrific acts of religious extremism are not new in Kano state. Kano is one of the Muslim majority states in Northern Nigeria where Sharia law is in force. Islamic theocracy prevails in the region. Kano state officially treats non-Muslims as second-class citizens.
Muslim extremists engage in attacks and killing of non-Muslims with impunity. The federal government authorities turn a blind eye to Muslim faith-based abuses and felonies. The Christian Association of Nigeria has asked that justice be done in the case of the late Pastor Shuaibu. But will justice be done? Will the murderers of this pastor be brought to justice? There have been reports that the police have arrested some suspects. But will they be prosecuted and punished for their crimes? Going by the history of religious bloodletting in the state, justice would not likely be served. It is not in the character of the Islamic Kano state to ensure fairness and equity for non-Muslim believers. Whenever Muslim jihadist go on rampage, attack, or kill non-Muslims, as in the case of Pastor Shuaibu, the Kano state government panders to the Islamic base. State officials look the other way; they pretend not to know their duty and responsibility. The state government plays down on the atrocity. State actors feign ignorance of the law and constitution. In most cases, arrests are not made. Muslim attackers and murderers go scot-free because murdering a non-Muslim is not treated as a criminal act. Killing a non-believer is largely perceived as a religious duty that furthers the cause of Islam and not an offence against the state.
In some cases where the victims survive, they are arrested and detained for their safety. Victims of Islamic mob attacks are prosecuted for engaging in actions capable of breaching public peace. In situations where they did not survive, as in the case of Rev Shuaibu, suspects might be arrested. But they would later be secretly released. As in the case of Bridget Agbahime, whenever alleged perpetrators are charged to court, state prosecutors would at some point declare a nolle prosequi on the case. They would release the bloodletters. This disgusting pattern applies in the handling of jihadist attacks and the killing of non-Muslims in Kano state. Everyone expects the pattern to play out in the case of Rev Shuaibu. Kano state government could also choose to prove the pundits wrong. Now the police have arrested some suspects, will the delay tactics set in? Will the police charge them in court? Will the police keep them in custody until the tension has dissipated and then release them? It is known that state prosecutors sometimes also act as if they were keen at diligently handling the matter. They would charge the case to court and later discontinue the trial or get the judge to throw it out. Would this drama play out in the case of Rev Shuaibu?
Kano state authorities should know that the world is watching and keenly following the case of Rev Shuaibu. The world is taking note of all the mischief, schemes, and intrigues that Islamic theocrats in Kano are using to deny non-Muslims justice.
Igwe is a Nigerian human rights advocate and humanist.
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Tags: Africa News, Maravipost, Nigeria, Opinion


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endif ()

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  set(EXTRALIB "${EXTRALIB} -lm")
endif ()

# TODO: this is probably meant for mingw, not other windows compilers
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  set(NEED_PIC 0)
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  set(EXTRALIB "${EXTRALIB} -defaultlib:advapi32")

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  if (${CMAKE_C_COMPILER_ID} STREQUAL "GNU")

    # Test for supporting MS_ABI
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    execute_process(COMMAND ${CMAKE_C_COMPILER} -dumpversion OUTPUT_VARIABLE GCC_VERSION)
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    endif ()
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    if (NOT MSVC AND NOT ${CMAKE_C_COMPILER_ID} STREQUAL "Clang")
      set(CCOMMON_OPT "${CCOMMON_OPT} -mincoming-stack-boundary=2")
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  set(INTERIX_TOOL_DIR STREQUAL "/opt/gcc.3.3/i586-pc-interix3/bin")
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  set(NEED_PIC 0)
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  set(CCOMMON_OPT "${CCOMMON_OPT} -DSANITY_CHECK -DREFNAME=$(*F)f${BU}")
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Rami Malek fell off the Academy Awards stage after accepting his Oscar
Good thing those Oscar statues aren't made out of glass, huh?
By Adam Rosenberg February 25, 2019
Rami Malek seemed to be having a great time at the 91st Academy Awards when he took the stage to accept a Best Actor win for his performance in Bohemian Rhapsody. But after the show cut to commercial and Malek was making his way back to his seat, disaster struck.
He fell! Off the stage! With the loudest THUD! The explicit details of the moment were thankfully not caught on film, but this video of Malek suddenly disappearing from view tells the whole story. Make sure you have your sound on.
THE WAY RAMI FELL I- pic.twitter.com/3YmdjPcEln
— Ꮯ. (@amourclarissa) February 25, 2019
SEE ALSO: Oscars 2019: The full winners list
We can only wonder what it was that tripped him up. Photographers were on hand to catch the immediate aftermath, and Malek's subsequent chat with an entire squad of visibly concerned paramedics and security types.
Image: Kevin Winter/Getty Images
I'm guessing the rest of Malek's night played out a lot like this scene from Best Animated Feature Oscar-winner Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse.
WATCH: Voice of Freddie Mercury in 'Bohemian Rhapsody' takes on 'We Are the Champions'
Topics: Entertainment, Entertainment, Celebrities, Movies & TV shows, Movies, UAE, Academy Awards 2019
Marriage on the cards for actress Mouni Roy and her Dubai-based beau Suraj Nambiar
According to some reports and sources close to the actress, the two are set to tie the knot in Goa, later this month.
Korean Pavilion to bring a full house entertainment at Expo 2020 Dubai
Featuring the most famous bands and artists from the K-world, the pavilion has announced the full line-up for its country day concert which is going to take place on January 16 from 7.30 PM to 9.30 PM.
Musical group Black Eyed Peas to perform as a part of Expo 2020 Dubai's Infinite Series
Having risen to world stardom the has given some of the biggest hits of the 21st century, including Don't Lie, Meet Me Halfway, Rock That Body, Don't Phunk With My Heart, Where Is The Love among others.
In the wake of the new omicron variant, the Grammy Awards 2022 ceremony postponed
The organisers of the event said "too many risks" from the omicron variant, hinting at what could be the start of another year of pandemic upheaval for awards season.
Italian hit film Perfect Strangers' Arabic remake to be released on OTT platform in January
The original, which has made history for the most remakes in cinema (18 in total) have also been adapted into Arabic by Gabriel Yammine and is directed by Wissam Smayra.


Sometimes, in order to understand what something is you need to appreciate what it is not. Empathy is the foundation of a healthy society and humans have been trying to understand how it develops for hundreds of years. The absence of empathy is a hallmark feature of psychopathy.
The word, 'psychopathy' conjures up dramatic images, but research suggests that the origins of the disorder may be subtle. Is it possible that small deviations in the way we process the world around us could lead to the aberrant personality and behavioural features of psychopathy? This is the question that forms the basis of Dr Caroline Moul's research. She draws on neurobiology, genetics, attention and associative learning mechanisms to uncover the roots of empathy development.
Dr Moul is a lecturer at the School of Psychology at the University of Sydney. She completed her BA (hons) in Experimental Psychology at the University of Cambridge (2005). Her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of New South Wales (2012) was awarded the Australian Psychological Society Award. Since then she has published research in some of the leading journals in her field, secured more than $5 million in competitive research funding, and had two children.


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Address: 133 Sukhumvit 49,
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Phone Number: +66 (0) 2022-2222
URL: www.samitivejhospitals.com
Business Activity: Hospital / Medical Services
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Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, established in 1979, offers full tertiary and multidisciplinary medical care. Providing the latest in medical technology and awarded multiple times for excellence in healthcare services, the hospital's umbrella Samitivej Group counts 1,900 doctors, 750 beds and treats more than 1.8 million patients per year.
Offering full specialties and sub-specialties for both adults and children, Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital is recognized as the healthcare "provider of choice" for both Bangkok's local residents and expatriate community. For five consecutive years, Samitivej has been awarded the best corporate medical healthcare provider in Thailand. Samitivej has been named Asia's best hospital for medical tourism in 2017 and 2018.
Highlighting its world-class medical standards, Samitivej received global awards for pediatrics, gynecology, gastroenterology, physiotherapy, cosmetic surgery and aesthetics services. Specialist fields of excellence and expertise are liver and gastroenterology, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, emergency and evacuation services.
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Sabine Grimm specialises in the interior design of large yachts, and for anyone with a passion for sophisticated fabrics, a visit to her showroom at an der Grenzpappel 41 is a must. She has 2,000 fabric samples on site, over 45,000 in her catalogue and soon will be adding another 20,000 to her collection. The business sells everything from rayskin to silks costing over €800 per metre. Grimm has also just launched her own range of leather surfaces that are virtually incombustible.
"Designers come to us to find products that they can't find elsewhere. Everyone sells normal checked material for €6.50 per metre. With us, the prices are a bit higher, ranging from €35 to €850 per metre," says Sabine Grimm, explaining her business model. But the bright decorative 'Sea Queen' curtains have real shells sewn onto them and are adorned with hand embroidery. The leather mesh interwoven with golden thread is ideal for the handrails in superyachts and costs €600 per metre. The rayskins, at €80 each, are perfect for desk tops. "Although rays are challenging to cut because the skin is armoured, unlike cow hide", explains Grimm. Whereas the vibrant yellow embossed wall covering fabric, fittingly named Versailles, is easier to manage and costs €350 per metre.
"We are also happy to create bespoke designs for orders of 300m² or more", says Grimm. So, if you have your own specific design requests, then Sabine Grimm Yacht & Interior Design in Bremen Hastedt, near the Hemelinger Hafen industrial estate is the place for you. She did, however, once reject an order requesting eel skin, explaining that "we draw the line at protected species". Sometimes designers come up with specific, almost-feasible ideas, "but then get stuck transforming them into reality. This is where we are happy to help," says Grimm. For two years now she has been working alongside her son. The fact that he is a qualified carpenter has proven very useful. "While he's out making deliveries in our liveried van he can talk to the interior fitters on a different level because he's familiar with their trade. My expertise lies more in the fields of textiles and commerce".
Sailing runs through both of their veins. Jan-Dirk Grimm practically grew up on his parents' boats and has just upgraded from an X-79 to an X-99 named Xara, both speedy sailing yachts made in Denmark. He is often to be found participating in local regattas, such as the Weser autumn regatta. Meanwhile, his mum enjoys cruising along the Baltic coastline with her husband Carsten on the Nis Randers, a mahogany yacht just under 13 metres long built at Judel/Vrolijk und Co in Bremerhaven.
The birth of her business sprang from a series of coincidences that were always closely related to Bremen's sailing scene. In 2004, when she became unemployed, she began her own business with a start-up grant. The 54-year-old has been sailing since the age of three, so she knows the ropes when it comes to water sports and yachts. She used to carry out paperwork from home for the yacht designer Jens F. Dörgeloh. When his company went bankrupt, she discovered the world of luxury yachts through a customer from the Vegesack district in Bremen. She then met the German representative for Robert Allen, the world's largest premium fabric manufacturer based in the US. Upon learning that he was planning to retire, Sabine Grimm immediately called the European headquarters in London. One week later she had bagged the role, and today she represents Robert Allen in all German-speaking countries and Denmark.
Sabine Grimm has discovered that fire safety is playing an increasingly important role on luxury yachts, and the requirements pose real challenges for material manufacturers. "We use finished leather, but then coat it in our own special way. We hope to market this product on a global scale." They offer 200 different surfaces in every colour imaginable, produced with split cow leather 'made in Germany'. Sabine Grimm's membership of the DBSV (the German boat and shipbuilding association) and their industry pool Deutsche Yachten enables her, and her young company, to participate at several leading trade fairs. She will be attending the Monaco Boat Show and a fabrics trade fair in Paris in September, Metstrade – a water sports trade fair in Amsterdam – in November, and the 'boot' (boat) exhibition in Düsseldorf in January.
For further information about the north German maritime cluster, please contact Andreas Born, innovations manager for the north German maritime cluster and Industry 4.0, on +49 (0)421 960 0316 or by email at andreas.born@maritimes-cluster.de.
If you are interested in establishing a business in Bremen, please contact Andreas Gerber, +49 (0) 421 9600 123, andreas.gerber@wfb-bremen.de.
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Kvarnbergsplan är ett bostadsområde i Huddinge kommun, på gränsen mellan kommundelarna Sjödalen-Fullersta och Stuvsta-Snättringe ca 1 km nordost om Huddinge station. Området ingår i Stockholms tätort.

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Kvarnbergsplan och Kvarnbergsskolan har sina namn efter Stuvsta gårds kvarn som stod på Kvarnberget. Väderkvarnen som hörde till Stuvsta gård lär ha förfallit under 1800-talet och endast en kvarnsten uppe på kvarnbacken påminde om dess tidigare existens. Flera kvarnstenar från Stuvsta gårds kvarn finns bevarade, en av dem har kommunen placerad vid Gymnasievägen.

Fritid, sport och kultur
Huddingehallen, kommunens bad- och motionscenter, ligger vid Kvarnbergsplan. Förutom simhall och gym tränar också flera bollsportslag och kampsportsklubbar i hallen. I Tomtbergahallen tränar Huddinge Gymnastikförening Den lokala innebandyklubben Kvarnbergsplans IBK, spelar sina hemmamatcher i Kvarnbergshallen (byggd 2017).

Mellan Kvarnbergsplan och Huddinge centrum ligger Huddinge huvudbibliotek.. Nära biblioteket ligger Rådsparken som är den största parken i området. Där finns lekplats anpassad för barn med funktionsnedsättning, grillplats, kafeteria och Rådsparkens Djurklubb med möjlighet att träffa grisar, höns, kaniner och åsnor.

Förskolor och skolor

Vid Kvarnbergsplan ligger två kommunala förskolor: Drakens förskola och Eldens förskola. Runt Kvarnbergsplan finns också fem stycken enskilda förskolor. Filus & Filia är ett svensk- och engelskspråkigt föräldrakooperativ. Guldgruvan är också ett föräldrakooperativ, medan Luna är ett personalkooperativ. Vikingens friluftsförskola satsar på utomhuspedagogik och Montessoriförskolan Våra Barn på Montessoripedagogik.

Tomtbergaskolan är en grundskola i klass F-6. Tidigare hade Tomtbergaskolan även högstadium på skolan, men sedan 2014 är högstadiet inte kvar och antalet lågstadieklasser har ökat. Kvarnbergsskolan är en högstadieskola i årskurs 7-9. Skolan är stor med 30 klasser, och har en mängd profilinriktningar: allt om mat, bild & form, dans, design & media, drama, hantverk, handboll, ishockey, mode & design, musik, naturvetenskap & matematik och vildmark.

Huddingegymnasiet är en gymnasieskola med 17 olika program inom samhällsvetenskap, naturvetenskap och estetik samt media. På Huddingegymnasiet erbjuds introduktionskurs för invandrare, samt ett individuellt program för elever med Aspergers syndrom. Huddingegymnasiet har ett samarbete med Karolinska Institutet. På andra sidan Huddingevägen finns Sågbäcksgymnasiet, vars program till större delen är yrkesförberedande.

Närmaste grundsärskola finns i Solfagraskolan och närmaste gymnasiesärskola i Sågbäcksgymnasiet.

Kommunikationer
Kvarnbergsplan ligger precis söder om länsväg 226, Huddingevägen, drygt 1 km från Huddinge centrum och cirka 1,5 km från Stuvsta centrum. Både Huddinge och Stuvsta har stationer på Stockholms pendeltågsnät. Vid Kvarnbergsplan finns ett busstorg med förbindelser mot bl.a. Huddinge centrum, Stuvsta, Skärholmen, Högdalen, Huddinge sjukhus och Skogås. Tre stycken nattbussar passerar här.

Referenser

Huddinge kommun

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Little Fish Brewing Company to Open Taproom and Brewery in Dayton
Nov. 23, 2020 at 2:14 PM
ATHENS, Ohio – Athens, Ohio-based brewery Little Fish Brewing Company announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with the Windsor Companies to develop a second location in downtown Dayton. Construction is projected to begin in spring of 2021.
The Windsor Companies acquired the buildings at 112 Webster Station, formerly known as Midwest Tools, along with a few surrounding properties in September 2020. The brewery is the first tenant to sign on to the project, which is within walking distance of downtown, Day Air Ballpark, the Riverscape and the Fire Blocks District.
"Downtown is really growing into an exciting hub for small and independent restaurants and bars, shopping, entertainment and living," said Carli Dexter of The Windsor Companies. "We couldn't be more excited that Little Fish is going to be a part of that."
The future Little Fish location will be dedicated to the production of wood- and barrel-aged sour beers. Patrons will be able to enjoy these, as well as other Little Fish beers from the Athens location at the taproom and beer garden. Also featured will be a farm-to-table kitchen developed by Little Fish's Executive Chef, Becky Clark.
Stockwell and White are no strangers to the Dayton area. Little Fish distributes beer here to local craft beer centric bars, breweries, and bottle shops.
"Dayton is growing, and we very much look forward to being part of its future," said Jimmy Stockwell, Co-Founder of Little Fish. "We're excited to become part of the vibrant restaurant and brewery scene and to bring a piece of the spirit of Athens to this strong Community."
About Little Fish Brewing Company
Little Fish Brewing Company was founded in 2015 by Athens natives Sean White and Jimmy Stockwell. While the brewery brews many styles of beers, it focuses on farmhouse and sour ales made with Ohio-grown and processed ingredients. Notable awards include the 2016 World Beer Cup Gold Award for Belgian- and French-Style Ale, 2018 World Beer Cup Bronze Award for Wood- and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer, 2020 Great American Beer Festival Silver Medal for Fruited Wood- and Barrel-Aged Sour Beer, and RateBeer's Best New Brewer (Ohio) for 2015 and 2016. In 2018 Little Fish opened its own farm-to-table kitchen along with an expanded production area.
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Scientists have captured the DNA of airborne animals for the first time
But for many biologists, tracking mammals that move miles each day and being wary of humans is almost impossible. Enter eDNA. "If we want to restore the ecosystem, we need to understand how our conservation activities affect endangered and threatened species. But in order to do that, we need to be able to identify even the rarest, most embarrassing and most mysterious species, "Michael Schwartz, a senior scientist at the US Forest Service's National Genomics Center for Wildlife and Fish Conservation in Missoula, Montana, wrote in an email. "We need new technologies, such as the ability to detect airborne environmental DNA," he said.
Schwartz, who was not involved in the two new studies, is using air, water and soil samples to track large brown bats (Aptesicus fuscas), Whose numbers have been devastated by white-nose syndrome, a fungal disease that came to the United States in 2006. Schwartz and his colleagues published a study in September Journal Biological conservation That examines EDNA samples from soil and water outside caves where bats live. They used an air sample as part of a project to see if they could capture airborne DNA from a bat in Ohio. Six of the seven filtered air samples successfully detected their EDNA in the air, the study said, but the concentration was low despite having 30 bats in the house.
Schwartz says his colleagues are refining their air sampling techniques and working on a method of collecting small quantities. DNA from snow. This does not only allow the USFS team to identify which mammal species has recently traveled Over Snowpack, but digging In This allows them to find evidence that a certain species of animal traveled to the area a few months ago. Schwartz's group published some of the project's results in its journal Biological conservation In 2019. Using snow tracks to identify shy predators like the Lynx is affordable, efficient and secure, he says.
Will the air-DNA sampling strategy work to track genetic material from individuals? Presumably yes, but not practically, says one expert. "It's possible, but it would be a little more challenging for anyone who uses eDNA to sample aquatic habitats," said Melania Kristescu, an associate professor of ecological genomics at McGill University. Bits of human DNA from hair, saliva, blood, or other genetic material left on the surface are easier to analyze than air. (Swiss researchers have recently solved a family ancestry mystery using DNA from postage stamps Stuck on a World War I postcard, showing the stability of molecules under certain conditions.) But it will take longer to get large enough samples of airborne genetic material, and researchers have to be very careful not to allow their own DNA. To contaminate the filter.
Along with airborne DNA, weather is also a factor. Sampling may not work as well in rainy or windy weather, as these conditions can clear the air of DNA-carrying particles. It is also not clear how well the molecule will hold under heat or bright sunlight. "Does solar radiation cause DNA damage? Probably, but we don't know the rate," says Claire. "We don't know how far the wind can spread DNA. "
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Well, last night we went to a different emergency room — one here on the mainland — so I could get an x-ray. About 30 seconds before my x-ray was to happen — wheeled into the room, everything — the power went out. We ended up waiting around another few hours while they worked on getting the computers to work again. Thank the gods for mom's Kindle. All told we were there for 7 hours.
The x-rays showed my bones as being normal, so we got a referral for a CT scan. It was scheduled for this afternoon and I just got back from getting it done.
Can I just say, ow.
The amount of radiation in the CT scan is much larger than the radiation in an x-ray. And I could feel it. I have a slight headache now and aches and pains all over my body. My ears got uncomfortably warm a few minutes into the scan. Oh, and the machine is big and terrifying.
It was like having a 100,000 cellphones on my body, irradiating my organs.
I really hope it shows something. We'll get results on Friday.
In good news: the doctors here treat me like a human being. And I am slowly getting better, even if the CT scan makes me feel like crap. I was able to bend down for something today. Woot!
I can't even fit in the MRI, supposedly. They're like super small or something; or I am just massive. Big shoulders and claustrophobia. So I'm glad I could do the CT at least. Results tomorrow afternoon!


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Wisconsin State Patrol trooper killed in car crash
An on-duty Wisconsin State Patrol trooper who served three tours of duty in the Middle East with the National Guard was killed early Tuesday when his vehicle struck a tree alongside Interstate 90/94 in Sauk County.
Wisconsin State Patrol trooper killed in car crash An on-duty Wisconsin State Patrol trooper who served three tours of duty in the Middle East with the National Guard was killed early Tuesday when his vehicle struck a tree alongside Interstate 90/94 in Sauk County. Check out this story on jsonline.com: https://jsonl.in/2ooXXJo
Meg Jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 1:17 p.m. CT April 11, 2017 | Updated 5:22 p.m. CT April 11, 2017
Trooper Anthony Borostowski, age 34, was killed in the line of duty at approximately 4:30 a.m. April 11, 2017.(Photo: Wisconsin State Patrol)
Anthony J. Borostowski was pronounced dead at the scene by the Sauk County coroner.
Borostowski was traveling south near Wisconsin Dells when his squad car entered a ditch, overturned and struck the tree about 4:30 a.m., according to the Sauk County Sheriff's Department.
Borostowski was in the same recruit class as Trevor Casper, a state trooper who was slain in Fond du Lac in March 2015 in a shootout with a bank robber who had murdered a bystander in Marinette County earlier in the day. The 60th Wisconsin State Patrol class of recruits graduated from the academy in December 2014 and were given their badges in a ceremony — Borostowski received Badge 2603 while Casper was given Badge 2605.
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At Casper's funeral, the 48 surviving members of the recruit class, which included Borostowski, lined up in pairs and were the last to walk up to the casket to salute their fallen comrade.
Borostowski received the Wisconsin State Patrol's Lifesaving Award in 2015 for saving a man's life by performing CPR.
"Our hearts are heavy today as we mourn the loss of Anthony Borostowski who passed away early this morning in the line of duty," Gov. Scott Walker said in a statement. "Anthony was an outstanding trooper and staff sergeant in the Wisconsin National Guard."
The governor met Borostowski when he received the lifesaving award. Borostowski and another trooper responded to a 911 call of a man without a pulse at a New Lisbon home on Jan. 28, 2015. They were the first to arrive at the home and began performing CPR until a pulse was restored and he began breathing again.
Borostowski enlisted in the Wisconsin Army National Guard in May 2004 and had recently completed a drill sergeant's course at Fort Jackson, S.C. and was assigned as a drill sergeant in the Wisconsin Army National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Battalion.
A staff sergeant, Borostowski deployed as a combat medic to Kuwait with the 2nd Battalion, 128th Infantry in 2005, and in 2009, he deployed to Iraq as a trauma specialist with the 108th Forward Support Company. He deployed again in 2012 as a combat medic with the 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery to Afghanistan.
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Staff Sgt. Anthony Borostowski," said Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar, the Wisconsin adjutant general. "He embodied the spirit of the citizen soldier as he served his state and nation with honor as a Wisconsin State Patrol trooper and a member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard. We join the rest of Wisconsin in mourning his loss."
His military awards include the Combat Action Badge, Army Commendation Medal, two Army Achievement Medals, Iraqi and Afghanistan Campaign Medals, the Humanitarian Service Medal and the Drill Sergeant's Badge, among other awards and decorations.
Borostowski is the seventh Wisconsin State Patrol trooper killed in the line of duty.
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