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TV on DVD: Cartoon Network Hall of Fame: Courage the Cowardly Dog -- Season 1
Launched in an era of pop culturally aware, postmodern animated series developed to appeal as much to children as well as savvy older viewers who may also be in the room during the same time slot, the delightfully macabre and darkly comedic television creation Courage the Cowardly Dog marked a bold departure from traditional cartoon fare.
Instead of sending up standard live action family sitcoms a la The Simpsons or The Flintstones or relishing in the good old fashioned physical gags of cat-and-mouse chases from the days of Looney Tunes or Tom and Jerry, Courage mastermind John R. Dilworth sought inspiration from classic horror films, science fiction features and cult drive-in movies.
Dilworth's series centers on a pink scaredy cat... er, dog ironically named Courage, who must routinely save his beloved elderly owner Muriel as well as her curmudgeon husband Eustace from various monsters, creatures, and psychopaths who flood into their town of Nowhere twice during each episode.
Dilworth's character made its world debut as Hanna-Barbera's only Academy Award nominated animated short in the studio's history when 1996's seven-minute The Chicken from Outer Space initially garnered acclaim. Eventually the Courage character was spun-off into its very own series in 1999, which Warner Brothers recently unveiled, serving up the first season of Cartoon Network's frightfully funny hit as part of the cable channel's Hall of Fame line of DVD releases.
Still as bizarrely demented as ever, this action packed hit is certainly for an acquired taste as some of the creepy crawly critters may turn one's stomach despite the fact that they're animated.
Nonetheless the cinematic scope of the visual presentation never fails to impress. The ordinary world of Courage and his owners is transformed two times during each episode into a mini-horror movie or science fiction extravaganza depending on the diabolical plots that never fail to play off of genre conventions and standard film cliches in a way that makes one eager to see what Courage will grudgingly face next.
Delicately, it underplays the peril of his owners with recurring gags that find them asleep or otherwise unaware of how much danger they're in when a fox needs Muriel to make granny stew or creatures have temporarily gotten the upper hand of Courage's masters. And from fights mid-air to using whatever tools happen to be at his disposal, the reluctant but good-natured dog who loves his human mother always wins out in the end.
Yet despite its knack for blending the sugary sweet with the sinisterly sour, it's highly recommended that as a parent or guardian you view a few episodes of Courage before you decide to introduce the unlikely hero to your children to see whether or not Nowhere is a town they'd be inclined to visit.
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St. Patrick's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Mansfield
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School is situated on the outskirts of Mansfield. Its Mission statement: 'Sharing, Caring and Belonging' underpins the work of our close knit school parish communities. Our school has approximately 230 pupils, from Foundation 1 to Year 6 and serves the parishes of St Patrick's, St George's and St Joseph's, Boughton.
The school achieved a 'Good' overall grade in our latest Section 48 and OFSTED inspections (December 2013 and March 2017). We pride ourselves upon our strong relationships between all stakeholders. "Parents are highly supportive of the school. One described it as a 'school that cares for the whole child, through its ethos and mission statement." (OFSTED March 2017). Religious Education is at the heart of all we do and pupils are articulate and proud in expressing their faith.
Parents and carers, families, Governors, pupils and staff work together to continually improve our learning. Pupils achieve consistently high in all Key Stage areas and show confidence, resilience and a deep sense of pride in their school as part of our school parish community.
Our dedicated Governors and staff are passionate about providing a fun, diverse, broad curriculum for the development of the whole child. The school provides an enriched Arts, Music and Sports curriculum, with very active participants who are enthusiastic, happy learners. in expressing their faith.
St Patrick's provides a family environment for all where everyone is valued as a child from God and all are united in their love of God.
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These next few weeks I shall travel far and see many things. To share them with my friends in Santa Fe and across the globe is my distinct pleasure. Who likes to travel alone? Would you come with me to Barcelona? Share an adventure to a city I have never seen before? I promise you I have plans to see all the wonders it has to offer from the architectural visions of Antoni Gaudi to the contemporary art of Jean Miro. I plan to drink some incredible wines and view the Sagrada Familia and stick my toes in the sand. Come along.
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Why Should I Join NBHA?
NBHA Rulebook
NBHA Canada Green As Grass Invitational Rules
District Shows and Results
Which District Do I Belong To?
All District Shows
Ontario District 1
Ontario Barrel Futurity Association
Ontario Quarter Horse Post Racing Bonus
Paint Alternative Competition Program
NBHA Canada Pole Bending 2020
Stallion Alley
The purpose of the National Barrel Horse Association is to provide Barrel Racers with an international organization that will promote the sport of barrel racing and its growth. Our goals are to increase the number of participants, improve the quality of shows and enhance the image of barrel racing. These rules have been adopted to address the needs of NBHA members, promote fairness, eliminate confusion, and assist show organizers.
These Rules cannot cover all possible situations that may arise during a show, nor can they regulate all administrative questions. Where cases are not precisely regulated by a Rule, it should be possible to reach a reasonable decision by looking at the Rule book and the Director's Handbook. The Rules assume that NBHA Directors, Show Management and Headquarters staff have the necessary competence, sound judgment and absolute objectivity. Too detailed a rule might deprive the official of his/her freedom of judgment and thus prevent him/her from finding the solution to a problem dictated by fairness, logic and special factors.
SECTION A: Competition Rules
An NBHA barrel race is a timed event using three identical barrels set in a cloverleaf pattern. (The NBHA World Championships, NBHA National Championships Series and NBHA Super Shows will use 55-gallon metal barrels with closed ends. District shows are not required to use metal barrels, however, barrels must be empty. They must not have any weights in them which will make it less likely for them to be knocked over.)
The starting gate or gates must remain the same throughout the entire event. A contestant may request that the gate be closed after they enter the arena. If an arena has more than one gate at the end where riders enter the arena, riders may be given a choice of starting gates as long as the choice is extended to all riders.
The start/finish line and the barrel positions should be permanently marked and must remain the same throughout the entire event.
The pattern at an NBHA show must meet the following conditions: a) a minimum of 15 feet between each of the first two barrels and the side fence. b) a minimum of 30 feet between the third barrel and the back fence. c) a minimum of 30 feet between the time line and the first barrel.
Ground conditions
a) The ground conditions within the arena must remain consistent throughout the event. The ground around the barrels must be reworked and leveled after each 10 or fewer contestants have competed. An amount less than 10 may be set by the District Director.
b) The preferred method of working the ground is with a ground tool pulled by some type of motor vehicle. Hand raking is not acceptable.
Any time a contestant crosses the starting line, time will begin.
A contestant will be given a "no time" for missing the pattern.
A contestant will be disqualified for running out of turn. It is the contestant's responsibility to know his/her draw position.
A contestant will be given a "no time" for knocking over a barrel. A "no time" will also be given if a barrel is knocked over and it sets up again on either end. Touching a barrel, including keeping it from falling, is permitted without penalty.
A contestant will be given a no time if the horse or rider falls during the run in such a manner as to break the pattern, or if the rider falls off the horse.
If a barrel is moved off its marker during competition, the barrel must be reset prior to the next competitor's run.
Contestants may ride any horse, regardless of ownership, and may ride as many horses as they choose in a class. However, a horse may not be shown by more than one person in a class, unless the following conditions are met: a. Both contestants are members of the same immediate family who reside in the same household (husband, wife, children and grandchildren 21 and under). Children and grandchildren 21 and under who are attending school away from home, but who reside part of the year with their parents or grandparents are included under this rule. b. Neither contestant is showing any other horse in that class. c. In no case will the same horse be run more than twice in the same class.
Entries for an NBHA class will close when the first horse in that class runs, or at an earlier time as specified on the show bill. Under no circumstances will entries be taken for a class after the first horse in that class has entered the arena.
At all NBHA sanctioned shows; the draw shall be done in a random manner. Examples: a random computer draw, shuffling entry cards, or drawing numbered chips. Riders with multiple horses must specify a horse with each entry. Each draw position assigned to such riders will be assigned to a specific horse, and the rider must ride the specified horse in the specified position. Under no circumstances should a contestant be allowed to _ pick out _ their draw position. Once set, the draw may not be changed, except to accommodate entries with the same horse or rider, or entries involving members of the same immediate family, as defined in Section A, Rule 12a, which has drawn up close to each other. What constitutes "close to each other" will be determined by Show Management; however, a consistent standard should be adhered to for the class. The draw may not be changed to give preference to any rider or to accommodate another commitment of a particular rider such as work or another barrel race.
Only one horse may be in the arena at any time during competition.
Reruns shall be granted if the timer fails to work properly or if the barrels are not placed properly on their markers. Any penalty incurred on the original run shall not be applied against the rerun; however, any penalty occurring on the rerun shall result in a _ no time _ .
If the pattern is altered in any way during the running of a class, such that it cannot be restored to its original layout, all runs made to that point are void for the purpose of NBHA points. NBHA points may be awarded only if the entire class is rerun. (An altered pattern includes, but is not limited to: Changes in the staked position of the barrels; a change in the position of the timing device, either vertically or horizontally; or a change in the position of the entry gate(s).
Contestants who are given a no-time, either for missing the pattern or knocking down a barrel, may complete the pattern. However, show management may, at its discretion, ask a rider who is taking excessive time to train to leave the arena immediately. If such request is not complied with, a $25 fine may be assessed, payable to the district awards fund.
NBHA Officials have the right to disqualify any uncontrolled horse which does not begin performance within three minutes of the time the rider has been called. This rule does not apply to competitors who have not checked in with gate personnel.
SECTION B: Show Sanctioning
To be sanctioned, a show, association, saddle club or arena must be a member in good standing of the NBHA. NBHA members in saddle clubs or associations may use their individual membership to meet this requirement. Sanctioned shows may pay out on either the 3-D or 4-D format, although points will be awarded on a 4-D format. For further clarification, see the sections below on earned points and payout.
For a show to be sanctioned by the NBHA, a written request must be made to the District Director on an NBHA Sanctioned Show Request Form. A $30 sanctioning fee must accompany this request. If the show is to be published in the Barrel Horse News, the request form must be received by NBHA Headquarters 60 days prior to the show. To be approved as a sanctioned show, the request form and fee must be received at NBHA Headquarters at least 14 days prior to the requested show date. State Directors will have final approval for all sanctioned shows. NBHA points will not be awarded for shows that are not properly sanctioned.
The NBHA will sanction only one show on a given date within a district, except that two separate NBHA runs may be sanctioned on the same day at the same arena. No sanctioned NBHA point shows will be approved for dates that would interfere with members from attending their State Championships, the World Championships, the Youth World Championships or a National Championship Series Show held within the same region.
Shows will be sanctioned on a first-come, first-serve basis. The NBHA reserves the right to refuse sanctioning for a particular date or show if it is determined not to be in the best interest of the NBHA or its members.
A district shall have no fewer than six (6) nor more than fifteen (15) sanctioned shows per competition year.
To be sanctioned, a show must offer all NBHA members in good standing, regardless of age or sex, the opportunity to compete. NBHA members may not be required to enter any other class, or join any other association or club, or pay any non-member fee or permit fee to any association or club, as a condition of riding in an NBHA sanctioned class.
There will be three classes of competition as follows: Open Youth (18 years of age and under) Senior (50 years of age and over) Proof of age may be required at the discretion of Show Management. a. NBHA sanctioned district shows must offer the three NBHA classes. b. Show Management may allow eligible contestants to rollover their time in the Open class for the Youth or Senior class or vice versa. Contestants wishing to carry a time must declare their intent before event begins. Any contestant carrying time must pay the applicable entry fee for both classes and is eligible to win prize money and NBHA points just as if the time was run in the other class. If this is done, the three NBHA classes must be run consecutively. The pattern for the Open, Youth and Senior must be exactly the same and must not be changed in any manner. d. The NBHA points, and payout, if any, will be determined based only on those riders who qualify for that particular class (Youth or Seniors).
a) A competitor's age in the Youth class will be determined as of the first day of the NBHA competition year, which is January 1 of each year.
b) A competitor may ride in the Senior class at any time on or after his/her 50th birthday.
All sanctioned shows must have an electronic timing system and conform to the NBHA rules. (Note: NBHA events will be timed to thousandths of seconds if the clock being used displays three decimal places.)
The District Director must submit show results of all NBHA classes (Open, Youth, and Senior) to NBHA Headquarters and to their State Director WITHIN SEVEN DAYS after the show. Please note that results must be reported in the 4-D format, regardless of whether the show used the 3-D or 4-D payout formula. POINT STANDINGS MUST BE POSTED IN A PUBLIC LOCATION BY THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR AT EVERY SHOW FOR MEMBERS TO SEE. When a member disagrees with points awarded on the DISTRICT POINT SHEETS, that member will have 14 days, from the date points are posted, to bring any discrepancies to the attention of the District Director and, if necessary, to file a written protest in accordance with SECTION 10 of this Rule Book. If points are not posted in a public location at a show, members should notify their State Director. If that fails to resolve the problem, notify Headquarters in writing.
Directors must use good judgment in order not to create a travel distance hardship on members and risk revocation of sanction. State Directors will have final approval authority for all co-sanctioned shows.
The sanction fee for a co-sanctioned show is $30, no matter how many districts participate. However, each district director must sign off on the show for their district, either by signing the same form or by submitting their own form. A co-sanctioned show must be sanctioned for the district in which it actually takes place, unless specific permission has been given by Headquarters.
If a show is co-sanctioned, and the host district later decides to cancel the sanction, the show may continue as sanctioned for any or all of the visiting districts which decide to keep the sanction. The original host district may not sanction another show within that district on the same day.
A contestant's current NBHA membership card or a copy of current membership application must be presented to the show secretary prior to entering an NBHA sanctioned show.
Non-members may compete for prize money at an NBHA sanctioned show only upon payment of a nonmember permit fee. A non-member permit fee, in the amount of ten dollars ($10.00) will be collected from each non member seeking to enter each NBHA sanctioned show. The fee collected will permit nonmembers to enter one NBHA show and compete in all classes for which they are qualified. Non-member permit fees collected will be deposited in the district account for year end awards. District Directors may waive the non-member permit fee for members of other approved clubs and associations only during a cosanctioned event with the non-member's club or association. The NBHA reserves the right to refuse co-sanctioning for a particular date or show if it is determined not to be in the best interest of the NBHA or its members.
Organizations and individuals requesting NBHA sanctioned shows must use the official NBHA logo in all show bills and display advertising. Classified advertising and show listings must contain the words "NBHA Sanctioned". Camera-ready copies of the NBHA logo are available through your District Director.
As a condition of sanction, shows may be asked to display promotional items provided by select NBHA national sponsors.
SECTION C – Earned Points
To earn and maintain points, a competitor must be a member in good standing of the NBHA. Members who fail to renew their membership within 30 days of their expiration date will forfeit any accumulated points previously earned during the competition year. NBHA policy allows for a 30-day administrative grace period beyond the expiration date before the membership is officially marked as lapsed. This is to avoid penalizing the member with loss of NBHA points due to time it takes for the mail to arrive at Headquarters, or due to time taken by a director in forwarding memberships to Headquarters. It is also to allow the member the convenience of renewing at an NBHA sanctioned show, even if the next show is several days after the expiration date. It is not intended to give members an additional 30 days of membership privileges. Members who are in their administrative grace period should therefore not be credited with NBHA points unless they renew at the show before competing. Members past the expiration date are also liable for non-member permit fees. Members may not use the administrative grace period to compete in shows restricted to members, such as NBHA State Championships, Super Shows, National Championship Series, or World Championships.
NBHA members may accumulate points in only one district at a time during the competition year. Members will be assigned to the district where they live unless Headquarters is notified in writing that they wish to compete in another district. Members lose accumulated points in a district when they start competing for NBHA points in another district during the competition year. Requests for change of competition district will not be approved within 90 days of the end of the competition year, unless the member actually moves into a new district because of a permanent change of residence.
NBHA members who compete in sanctioned events within their district may earn NBHA points in more than one class. The Open 4D, Youth 4D, and Senior 4D classes will have four divisions. All points earned by a member must be credited to that member. Members may not elect to waive or drop points earned at an NBHA sanctioned event. District Directors must report and record, on the District Point Sheets, all points earned by members.
Divisions are determined by time brackets, not by order of finish. In the Open, Youth, and Senior, the fastest time of a contestant in the class, WHETHER OR NOT A MEMBER OF THE NBHA, will determine the time brackets as follows: 1st division – Fastest time in the class and those who place in this division. 2nd division – Fastest time in the class plus one-half second and those who place in this division. 3rd division – Fastest time in the class plus one second and those who place in this division. 4th division – Fastest time in the class plus two seconds and those who place in this division. Note: The 4th division is not limited to a one-second interval from two to three seconds off the fastest time; However, riders must make a good faith effort to run the pattern as fast as their ability will allow.
NBHA points will be awarded in all classes and divisions on a 5,4,3,2,1 basis for 1st place through 5th place among NBHA members in that competition district only, regardless of the number of entries or paying places. If two or more riders tie, the points for the tied positions should be added together and divided equally among the riders who tied.
Example of the time brackets (Note: This is only an example)
1st division 2nd division 3rd division 4th division
1 15.201 5 pts 15.713 5 pts 16.205 5 pts 17.201 5 pts
5 15.448 1 pt 16.116 1 pt 16.580 1 pt 18.567 1 pt
Should fewer than five horses place in a division, NBHA points will be awarded beginning with five points for 1st place.
NBHA points will not be awarded for any run during which a contestant knocks over a barrel.
Competitors may enter more than one class. For example, competitors in the Youth 4D or Senior 4D classes may also qualify in the Open 4D class.
Competitors may ride as many horses as they wish in each class. However, the competitor with multiple entries will receive points only for the highest placing horse in each division.
At a co-sanctioned show, each district's members are given their points separately. That is, the highest placing 1-D rider from each district gets 5 points, and so on.
A competitor may qualify only one entry for the NBHA World Championships in each of the Open 4D divisions, the Youth 4D divisions, or the Senior 4D divisions, based on accumulated points.
NBHA Points, in all classes and divisions are awarded to the rider.
A horse may be entered only once in each class at the NBHA World Championships and National Championship Series, with the exception of immediate family members, as defined in Section A Paragraph 8 above, who qualify in the same class. In no case will the same horse be entered more than twice in the same class.
At the end of the NBHA competition year, the top five point earners, plus ties for fifth place, in all classes and divisions from each district, will be determined. These finalists will be invited to compete in the NBHA World Championships. Note: Should the number of contestants cause the length of the show to be extended for an unreasonable period of time, entries may be limited at the discretion of Show Management.
SECTION D: Payout The required payoff for NBHA sanctioned shows is as follows:
A minimum of 80% of all entry fees must go to the jackpot. (Exception: If a show offers at least $1000 added money, a minimum of 70% of all entry fees must go to the jackpot.) That is, a maximum of 20% (a maximum of 30% if at least $1000 added) may be withheld as the _ office charge _ If more than 20% is withheld pursuant to the above, this fact must be stated on any showbills or flyers. This is exclusive of other fees which may be charged for specific purposes such as State District Awards Fees, timer fee, or arena fee. While we permit such charges, they must not be excessive, must be clearly stated in all advertising and show bills, and must be directed to the specific purposes as labeled, for example, the timer fees must either be paid to the timer owner/operator, or put toward the purchase of a timer for the district. The charging of a _ processing fee _ at district shows, the sole purpose of which is to add to the general revenue of the show, is not permitted.
In a 3-D payout, the total jackpotted entry fees of a class is to be divided 50% to the 1st Division, 30% to the 3rd Division (1 second off fastest time), and 20% to the 4th Division (2 seconds off fastest time). In a 4-D payout, the total jackpotted entry fees of a class is to be divided 35% to the 1st Division, 30% to the 2nd Division, 20% to the 3rd Division, and 15% to the 4th Division.
In the event a district co-sanctions with a 4D organization outside the NBHA, the organizing show producer may use a payout split which is different from the NBHA _ s 35/30/20/15. When co-sanctioning with such shows, district directors should ensure the payout split being used is well publicized to all members to avoid any misunderstandings.
Added money will be divided in the same ratio OR split evenly among all divisions.
There are no restrictions regarding how added money is apportioned among classes at a show. For example, a show may add money to the Open but not to Youth or Seniors.
The following table shows the MINIMUM number of places to be paid for the stated number of entries:
3-D Format
Places 1-10 11-15 16-30 31-60 61-90
1st 100% 60% 50% 40% 30%
2nd 40% 30% 30% 25%
3rd 20% 20% 20%
4th 10% 15%
5th 10%
91-120 121-150 151-180 181-210 211+
1st 28% 26% 24% 22% 20%
2nd 22% 20% 18% 16% 15%
3rd 18% 15% 15% 14% 13%
4th 14% 12% 12% 12% 11%
6th 8% 9% 8% 8% 8%
7th 8% 7% 7% 6.5%
8th 6% 6% 6%
9th 5% 5.5%
10th 5%
Places 1-12 13-20 21-40 41-80 81-120
121-160 161-200 201+
1st 28% 26% 24%
2nd 22% 20% 18%
4th 14% 12% 12%
7th 8% 7%
8th 6%
District Directors will check payback in all NBHA classes. Paying more than the minimum places requires approval of the District Director.
All prize money must be paid out.
Prize money will NOT be paid to any contestant who knocks over a barrel.
At any NBHA show, if not enough riders qualify in a division as monies to be paid, the money which is unaccounted for shall be divided equally among those who have placed in that division. If no riders qualify in a division, the prize money for that division shall be equally divided among those riders in the other divisions of that class who have won prize money.
SECTION E: Penalties and/or Disqualifications
*NBHA membership and participation in NBHA events is a privilege, not a right. Behavior which is damaging to our Association or its membership will not be tolerated. Violation of any of the following provisions may subject a member to disqualification from NBHA events, being denied entry to NBHA events, loss of points, or suspension from the Association.
Any act in connection with an NBHA sanctioned show or other NBHA business in violation of this section by a member of the family of an NBHA member may be deemed to have been committed by the NBHA member and subject him or her to penalties.
Any act deemed prejudicial to the best interests of the NBHA may result in the suspension of a member, including but not limited to the following. a. Using abusive or intemperate language or attempting to threaten, bribe, influence or harass any contestant, show official or NBHA official. Also, any remarks made with the intent to cast aspersions on the character or integrity of an NBHA official or show official. b. Moving or attempting to move markers at any time. c. Use of electronic and/or remotely controlled devices to alter the outcome of a run. d. Abuse of a horse in any way. e. Competing while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. f. Misidentifying a horse in any NBHA class will disqualify a contestant. g. Other conduct that is not in the best interest of the NBHA or its members. h. Failure to make good on a returned check to the NBHA or to any NBHA sanctioned event, or to any other association which has a cooperative agreement with the NBHA on returned checks. i. Show Management and/or NBHA Directors at their sole discretion shall have the authority to disqualify or deny entry to any horse they deem dangerous to the rider, or to other individuals, animals or property.
Contestants must attempt to make the fastest run possible. Any obvious attempt to "pull up" or pace their run may result in the following penalties – 1st offense – Warning, 2nd offense – $25 fine payable to the district hosting the show, 3rd offense – 3 month suspension from NBHA.
Names of suspended members may be published in the Barrel Horse News.
A member who has been suspended, disqualified, or denied points under this section may appeal to an appeals committee of NBHA members and directors appointed by the appropriate State, Area, or Regional Director. the date, time, and location of such meeting will be determined by the State or Area Director. The decisions of such appeals committee shall be final and binding on all parties.
SECTION F: Dress Code
To enhance the image of our sport, the NBHA encourages and promotes appropriate western attire throughout all NBHA sanctioned events. This includes a long-sleeved western shirt, a cowboy hat and cowboy boots (no "heels down" or like type shoes are permitted). Shirt sleeves must be rolled down and buttoned or snapped. Shirt tails must be tucked in. This dress code will be strictly enforced at all State Championships, National Championship Series, the NBHA World Championships, the NBHA Youth World Championships, and all Super Shows. Anyone making a run at any of these shows that is found to be in violation of the dress code will be assessed a $25 fine. During all National, World, and Super Shows, contestants will be assessed a fine of $25 for losing their hat during a run. Members who fail to pay such fines will be ineligible to enter any NBHA sanctioned or approved shows until such fines are paid in full. All disputes over dress code and fines will be decided by Show Management. The decision of Show Management will be final and binding. In the interest of safety, contestants may wear appropriate riding safety helmets.
SECTION G: Protests & Complaints
Persons who believe a rule violation or infraction has occurred at an NBHA event, may file a written protest with NBHA Headquarters, PO Box 1988, Augusta, GA, 30903-1988. The written protest must be accompanied by a $50 protest fee. The protest must be made within 30 days of the incident which is being protested. If the protest proves to be valid, the $50 protest fee will be returned to the person filing the protest. If the protest proves to be invalid, the protest fee will be returned to the district where the protest was filed to be used for district year end awards. In certain cases, determined by the Executive Director, NBHA Headquarters may reserve the right to return the $50 protest fee even if the protest proves to be invalid. This is the ONLY manner in which a protest or complaint will be accepted. (NOTE: This rule does not prevent Directors and Show Managers from correcting obvious problems brought to their attention, without the submission of a written protest fee.)
SECTION H: Barrel Pattern
The pattern at an NBHA show must meet the following conditions:
a minimum of 15 feet between each of the first two barrels and the side fence.
a minimum of 30 feet between the third barrel and the back fence.
a minimum of 30 feet between the time line and the first barrel. Local promoters and show organizers should use a barrel pattern that best fits their arena, subject to the above restrictions. The NBHA Rules are subject to change, at any time, if it is determined that they are not serving the best interest of the NBHA and its members. Any situation not covered under these rules shall be decided by the NBHA District Director, or, in the absence of the District Director, by a county Representative. SECTION I: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS BARREL PATTERN The following barrel pattern will be used at the NBHA World Championships in Augusta, Georgia.
THIS PATTERN IS NOT REQUIRED AT LOCAL NBHA SANCTIONED SHOWS. See Section H for requirements for local NBHA shows. Book. The NBHA Rules are subject to change, at any time, if it is determined that they are not serving the best interest of the NBHA and its members. Any situation not covered under these rules shall be decided by the NBHA District Director, or, in the absence of the District Director, by a county Representative. * – These items are new or have been changed or revised with this edition of the NBHA RULES.
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Barrel racing is a timed event where hundredths of seconds count.
There are 3 barrels set in a cloverleaf pattern and the goal is to turn as tightly as possible around the barrels to make the best time.
A knocked-over barrel adds a 5 second penalty.
The Cloverleaf Pattern of Barrel Racing In this sport, the horse and rider come into the area facing the front two barrels; in the rules, you can take either the right or left barrel first. If a horse favors his right lead, it may be beneficial for the rider to start the pattern on the left barrel and complete the pattern on the last two barrels in his preferred right lead. This cloverleaf pattern of barrels is completed by the horse and rider making complete turns around the barrels. Barrel racing horses should be able to do flying lead changes, respond well to all cues, and have a willingness to learn.
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The Japanese conservative was picked by a board of 38 judges among 194 vehicles qualified for the honor, which were in the end cut down to only 10 for the last. The Mazda3 is just accessible as a Sedan in the People's Republic and has been fabricated at Changan Mazda Automobile Co., Ltd. for the nearby market since August this year.
The 2020 Mazda3's most recent achievement comes seven days after it was casted a ballot Thailand's Car of the Year. It likewise won the 2019 Women's World Car of the Year grant, which was exhibited at the 2019 Dubai International Auto Show a weekend ago, and is a chosen one for the 2020 European Car of the Year, close by 34 different vehicles. The champ of the ECOTY will be declared on the eve of the 2020 Geneva Motor Show, on March 2, 2020.
Mazda's success in China was a takeoff from earlier years, when judges favored bigger and increasingly premium vehicles. A year ago, the Lexus ES was proclaimed the China Car of the Year, after it beat the Toyota Camry and Audi A8 L. The 2018 honor went to the Volvo S90, which was supported over the BMW 5-Series long-wheelbase and Range Rover Velar, though the year prior to, the Mercedes-Benz E-Class long-wheelbase won the brilliant award, with the platform being finished by the Audi A4 L and Geely Bo Yue. The 2016 honor went to the Geely GC9, which was trailed by the Mercedes-Maybach S-Class and Jaguar XE, and the 2015 crown went to the Honda Odyssey, as it intrigued the legal hearers more than the Mercedes-Benz C-Class LWB and Infiniti Q50.
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"We are not going to turn our Church upside down!"
The New Apostolic Church's concept of ministry is taking shape: Chief Apostle Jean-Luc Schneider explained some of the key points today at a divine service for ministers that was transmitted throughout Europe—and also provided an outlook on open questions.
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"The development of the concept of ministry is an extremely important matter for the global Church," emphasised the Church leader during the video transmission from Nuremberg, Germany. "As Chief Apostle it is a sacred duty for me to steer the decision-making process and ensure that these resolutions can unfold in blessing for the global Church."
Resolutions passed: ministry and leadership function
In an approximately fifteen-minute announcement following the divine service, he explained the most recent resolutions of the District Apostle Meeting International:
in principle, leadership functions among the ministers will no longer be conferred by ordination, but by appointment.
services that can be exercised independently of a ministry will in future be conferred by assignment.
divine services will no longer automatically be officiated by the highest ranking priestly minister.
Next on the list: the priestly ministry
"The distinction between spiritual ministry and leadership function will also have implications for the priestly ministry," emphasised the Chief Apostle. At present, this level of ministry is very hierarchically structured. "But fundamentally, all priestly ministries, from Priest to Bishop, have the same ministerial authority."
The question arises as to whether the present structure is still appropriate to the current needs of the Church. "It is my conviction that we need clearly defined responsibilities, firmly delineated tasks, and—above all—greater flexibility!"
"One thing I would already like to make clear ahead of time: those ordinations that have been performed to date are and remain fully valid!" he said, leaving no room for doubt. "We are not going to turn our Church upside down!"
An open question: the ordination of women
Beyond that, there are still many aspects to clarify, said the Chief Apostle, before going on to discuss a matter that has come up again and again, namely the question of whether women can bear a ministry. "I promise that we will also answer this question—along with all other questions that remain open at present."
However, when it comes to the work on the New Apostolic concept of ministry, it is neither a question of paving the way for the ordination of women, nor of barring the way. "Our intention is to clearly and understandably define the ministries and ministerial structure, the various services, and leadership functions." Only once these elements have been clarified will other questions be addressed.
A request: time for the sake of unity
"I can understand that impatience may arise here and there. I am also aware that the expectations are very different," added the Chief Apostle. "But I insist that we do a thorough job in this matter. This will naturally require some time, but it is indispensable for the unity of the Church."
His conclusion: "Be assured, dear brothers and sisters, that we, the Chief Apostle and the District Apostles, are aware of our responsibility toward God and the Church. We inquire into the will of God, and it is our desire to be led and guided by the Holy Spirit."
Other reports:
"A distinction: ministry and hierarchy" — resolutions passed by the District Apostles
"Chief Apostle explains concept of ministry" — the official announcement at nak.org
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As the first of three girls to get married, I wanted my dress shopping to be an experience I could share with my mom and sisters. I traveled to Maryland from Pittsburgh to shop with them, and quickly learned that I had to make sure my dress was for me. I remember my sisters sending lots of suggestions and I stumbled upon Eddy K dresses on The Knot website. As I started to save favorites, I realized all my favorites were Eddy K dresses! We visited 4 stores in Maryland, and still had not found my dress. I had one more shopping day left in Pittsburgh, and I was determined to find an Eddy K dress. When we went to Anne Gregory for the Bride, I asked the consultant if they had Eddy K dresses, and she brought dress CT187. As soon as I put it on, I knew it was the dress for me! I even let out a little gasp, and my sister yelled "did you just gasp?". When I showed my sisters and friend the dress, I completely missed all of their comments and questions. Instead of answering their questions, I just smiled at myself in the mirror. It was the best feeling to know I had found my dress. The day of my wedding, my dress sparkled, and I truly felt like a princess. I can't thank Eddy K enough for giving me my dream dress!


Investigator Sam Dyke has never met his son, Daniel. Until today. And then he wishes he hadn't.
Because Daniel has a girlfriend who isn't really suitable ... and, it turns out, is missing. In fact, she's mixed up in a world of corruption and violence centering around the Ginger Twins - monstrous criminals who extend their crooked web from Liverpool to Manchester and all stops in between.
The Private Lie pits tough private investigator Sam Dyke against a double-threat - the Ginger Twins, and his own inability to know what's good for him.
FEBRUARY 1942: The Struma, a broken-down steamer, explodes and sinks in the Black Sea, drowning 768 Rumanian Jews fleeing the Nazis and heading for Palestine, and safety.
JUNE 1944: Thirty-one SAS soldiers are captured behind enemy lines and are forced to dig their own graves before being shot and buried in a forest in the heart of France.
SEVENTY YEARS LATER: A young woman is attacked in the grounds of Edinburgh Zoo - the attacker seeking the document that might link these two wartime events.
Private Investigator Sam Dyke rescues the woman and embarks on a quest to find out why the document she carries is being sought by a high-ranking Government official and his team of ex-Army thugs.
Making a killing in business is one thing - doing it for real is another.
Private Investigator Sam Dyke turns down a job that would require skills that he doesn't have - patience, computer-literacy, tact. Then he finds that the skills he does have - tenacity, aggression, street-smarts - are exactly the ones he needs for his next case - hunting down a cold-blooded murderer who seems to know what his every step will be.
To solve the case Sam must negotiate with his ex-wife, cement a relationship with a new love, unravel an office-based financial fraud and fight off an arrogant murderer armed only with a pen-knife.
For P.I. Sam Dyke, taking this particular case is not promising. A secretary is worried that her boss is cracking up, and she doesn't know why.
It doesn't take Dyke long to discover that it's not just the pressures of work that are getting to this man, a scientist. It's his colleagues, too. Their leader, Stratford Greif, is a hyper-intelligent biochemist who has a personal philosophy that is taking him in one direction—to produce a calamitous event that may destroy the lives of hundreds of people. Or more.
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Private Investigator Sam Dyke is hired to find a man who's been released from prison and subsequently gone missing. But the ex-con is an ex-cop who might have been imprisoned for a crime that he didn't commit.
He said, 'Let's be clear: there are two things that I want to come out of this. First, I want to be sure I'm being followed. Secondly, I want to know by whom. Do we understand each other?' How difficult could this case be?
Private investigator Sam Dyke soon learns, however, that Frank Wallace, the client, hasn't revealed the whole truth. And in the world of secret intelligence in which Wallace has earned his living for the last forty years, it's probable the truth has rarely seen the light of day. Dyke travels into London and out of his comfort zone, soon finding himself tangled in a web of deceit in which Government Intelligence services, mysterious blondes, private security firms and vintage Blues music are all bound together. Only he can clear a path through to find out what everyone really wants—and not just what they say they want.
The Strange Girl, the last Sam Dyke thriller, was described as 'diverting' by trade bible The Bookseller, with Sam Dyke being 'Crewe's answer to Philip Marlowe'. The Secret Sharers is the latest exciting instalment in this action-packed series.
Art historian Charlotte James is trying to put the past behind her, as well she might. That criminal conviction isn't anything to be proud of. So when a dodgy dealer called Evans comes tapping on her door, saying he's got some 'bits and pieces' that no doubt fell off the back of a museum van, her immediate instinct is to walk away. But Charlotte really isn't in a position to be fussy about clients. Her art consultancy business is circling the plughole, and lately she's been reduced to cataloguing teapots. So she ignores the voice of reason and good sense and steps into Evans' world. Evans has somehow got his hands on a drawing that appears to be a genuine Van Gogh. There's only one problem. The original is hanging on the walls of the Museum of Modern Art in Cardiff. Or is it? Thus, begins an investigation that will take Charlotte back to World War II, a time when London's major art collections were evacuated to the countryside to avoid the Blitz. It was also a time that afforded someone the perfect opportunity for a little light forgery. In uncovering the crimes of the past, Charlotte must also confront the villains of the present, and this includes Evans. Assistance takes the form of her grumbling, reluctant accomplice, Gareth, and a bit like Sherlock Holmes and Watson, they've got their own unique chemistry.
Trafficking in women is big business in Greece. Thousands of intended victims arrive in the country each year, unaware the respectable positions they've come to fill don't exist. What awaits them instead is a brutal initiation into a dark world from which few escape and where mafia-style bosses ply their trade without let or hindrance.
So when Agnes Jones comes along, cycling round Greece with her tent, her primus and her high-flown ideals, it doesn't take long before she's made herself a powerful enemy. The drama unfolds in a deceptively paradisiacal setting on the Peloponnesian peninsular. But Agnes Jones isn't quite what she seems either: she's not just a travelling journalist who has stumbled by accident into something dark and dirty.
When Jake Summers, a university student, is viciously attacked and left for dead, newly promoted D.I. Fiona Brightman finds herself on the trail of a couple of young thugs embarked on a spree of brutal assaults. But soon the violence escalates and first a child and then a middle-aged woman are murdered in Hangman's Wood, with a fourth person missing: young and attractive Natalie Gower. With time running out, can Brightman, dealing with a tricky marriage and still grieving from the death of her four-year-old daughter, stop the killers and find Natalie before they strike again?
Brightman's search for the killers take her far afield from her home county of Suffolk to the Scottish borders and the Kent coast, at one point endangering her own life during a frantic chase through the notorious Hangman's Wood.


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The Future of Japan's Imperial Family
■ Takashi MIKURIYA, Deputy Chairman of the Advisory Panel on the Emperor's Abdication,
and the University of Tokyo Professor Emeritus
"The truth of the advisory panel on the Emperor's abdication," Bungeishunju, July
"Eliminate the unproductive confrontation between
the Imperial family and the national government," Chuokoron, July
In an essay in Bungeishunju by Dr. Takashi Mikuriya, the University of Tokyo professor emeritus and deputy chairman of the advisory panel on the Emperor's abdication, he comments on the special provision to the Imperial House Act enacted by the Diet on June 9 to allow the current emperor to abdicate, emphasizing the public support for this law: "This law was created in response to the 90% of Japanese citizens who agreed with the emperor after hearing his statement last year."
Mikuriya also explains how a "retirement age" for the emperor was discussed by the advisory panel, but the idea was not adopted due to concerns it might destabilize the imperial family. In response to criticism that a special law for the current emperor only was "unthinkable," he argues, "Once the law exists, it can be used as precedent, and over time that precedent can be established as customary law."
Regarding the looming issue of the declining size of the imperial family, Mikuriya calls for the Abe administration to respond quickly: "I would like to see a revision of the Imperial House Act…. For issues dealing with the imperial family, it is probably easier for reforms to be carried out by a conservative politician than by a liberal one."
In another essay in Chuokoron, Mikuriya writes that sudden news reports such as the engagement of Princess Mako of Akishino "should have been announced by the national government after careful arrangements, and would have been if there was a certain level of stable trust between the government, the imperial family, and the Imperial Household Agency." However, he also notes his joy and surprise: "This is a very modern wedding, one you would not expect of the imperial family…. In the nearly 60 years since the marriage of the current emperor and empress, all the barriers around the imperial family have been torn down, and the imperial family has adopted a new, democratized style."
Regarding the issue of the decreasing number of imperial family members, Mikuriya notes concern: "The time has come to start thinking realistically about the possibility of an abnormal situation with no emperor despite the position being part of the constitution…. As a self-described mainstream conservative, Prime Minister Abe should be able to handle the points of both the left and the right (in the debate over establishing female branches of the imperial family), and reach a consensus. The time for reform is now."
■ [Discussion]
Masayasu HOSAKA, Nonfiction Writer x Isao TOKORO, Kyoto Sangyo Univ. Professor Emeritus x Katsumi IWAI, Journalist
"The day the imperial family vanishes as Princess Mako loses her status," Bungeishunju, July
In a discussion in Bungeishunju with Kyoto Sangyo University professor emeritus Isao Tokoro and journalist Katsumi Iwai, nonfiction writer Masayasu Hosaka stated his understanding that the emperor's desire to abdicate was asking a question: "What kind of system can be created within the framework of a symbolic emperor, which has been accepted by the majority of Japanese citizens?" He further commented on the state of the imperial family: "It will change depending on how the public and elected officials at the time respond to the question of the imperial family. Right now, we are being tested on whether we are willing to give an answer to that question, including about the declining numbers of imperial family members."
Tokoro argued that the issue of imperial succession and the declining numbers of imperial family members "should be considered separately." However, stating that dealing with the declining size of the imperial family "could become too late if put off until later," he called for a rapid examination by the government and all political parties for a policy to allow female members of the imperial family to "retain their imperial status" even when they marry commoner males.
Click here for a comparison of Japanese newspapers' editorials about the passage of the special provision to the Imperial House Act allowing the emperor to abdicate.
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Things around here, like most places, change depending on your perspective. From land, sea, or sky, the colors of the weather unfold differently. These were taken from a Robinson R22 Helicopter in conjunction with High Tide Helicopters and also from an American Champion Super Decathlon.


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Ankara has said it wants to re-establish good relations with Syria, BBC reported.
Up to today, the government of Turkey has been preferring to advocate the overthrow of the Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad. However, according to Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim, Turkey needs to improve relations with Syria "for the fight against terrorism" and stability in the region.
"It is our greatest and irrevocable goal: developing good relations with Syria and Iraq, and all our neighbours that surround the Mediterranean and the Black Sea," Yildirim said in comments broadcast live on television on July 13.
The Syrian government still has not given an official response.
Diplomatic ties between Turkey and Syria were severed in 2011, after the uprising against Bashar al-Assad began. Turkey is the main backer of both the political and armed Syrian opposition. In December, the Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, alleged that Assad had "mercilessly killed 400,000 innocent people".
Now Turkey decided to change its opinion. However, at the same time, the Turkish Prime Minister stressed that any shift in Turkey's policy towards Syria was dependent on Bashar al-Assad, and accused him of creating the conditions that gave rise to the jihadist group, Islamic State (IS).
"Things need to change in Syria, but first of all Assad should change. Unless Assad changes, nothing changes in Turkey," Binali Yildirim said in an interview with BBC HARDtalk.
"As long as Assad is there, the problem won't be solved," he added. "We'll have some other terrorist organisation coming up because it's the attitude of the Syrian regime which created [IS]."
Last month, Turkey normalized relations with Israel and Russia. Turkey's new initiative comes at a time of great political instability in the country. Only since the beginning of this year, there were 40 terrorist attacks in Turkey. On July 14, French diplomatic missions in Turkey cancelled their Bastille Day celebrations for 'security reasons'.
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In this conversation between Siri designer Tom Gruber and NY Times writer John Markoff, we hear about the state of the art in Conversational Artificial Intelligence. They trace back the intellectual roots of Siri and look forward to what is possible as AI becomes ubiquitous in our lives. What could happen when machine-learned AI is everywhere — and what could go wrong?
John Markoff
John Markoff joined The New York Times in March 1988 as a reporter for the business section. He now writes for the science section from San Francisco. Prior to joining the Times, he worked for The San Francisco Examiner from 1985 to 1988.
Markoff has written about technology and science since 1977. He covered technology and the defense industry for The Pacific News Service in San Francisco from 1977 to 1981; he was a reporter at Infoworld from 1981 to 1983; he was the West Coast editor for Byte Magazine from 1984 to 1985 and wrote a column on personal computers for The San Jose Mercury from 1983 to 1985.
He has also been a lecturer at the University of California at Berkeley School of Journalism and an adjunct faculty member of the Stanford Graduate Program on Journalism.
The Times nominated him for a Pulitzer Prize in 1995, 1998 and 2000. The San Francisco Examiner nominated him for a Pulitzer in 1987. In 2005, with a group of Times reporters, he received the Loeb Award for business journalism. In 2007 he shared the Society of American Business Editors and Writers Breaking News award. In 2013 he was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting as part of a New York Times project on labor and automation.
Tom Gruber
Tom Gruber is a product designer and entrepreneur who uses AI technology to augment human intelligence. He was cofounder, CTO, and head of design for the team that created Siri, the first intelligent assistant for everyone. When Siri was released by Apple in 2011, it was a watershed moment in the history of Artificial Intelligence, bringing AI to the mainstream user experience. Now an integral part of Apple's products, Siri is used more than 2 billion times a week in over 30 countries around the world. At Apple for over 8 years, Tom led the Advanced Development Group that designed and prototyped new capabilities for Siri and related products that bring intelligence to the interface.
Tom promotes the philosophy of Humanistic AI, which he presented in a popular TED talk. He served as founding board member of the Partnership on AI to Benefit People and Society.
In previous lives, Tom applied AI to support collective human intelligence. His research at Stanford in ontology engineering helped lay the groundwork for semantic information sharing and the Semantic Web. He invented HyperMail, the open-source software that turns email conversations into collective memories; HyperMail and its progeny have helped to create a dynamic conversational history of the Web. He was founder and CTO of Intraspect Software, which pioneered the space of Collaborative Knowledge Management — software that helps large communities of professionals contribute to and learn from a collective body of knowledge. He designed and built RealTravel, a Collective Knowledge System where travelers from around the world share their experiences.
Tom has served as an advisor to pioneering companies in Social Networks (LinkedIn, Radar Networks), Collaboration (SocialText, Mindjet), and Semantic Search (Powerset / Microsoft and the Internet Archive).
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Developmental stages of a microsporidian parasite of the white prawn, Penaeus merguiensis de Man 1888
MCL Baticados & GL Enriquez - Natural and Applied Science Bulletin, 1982 - University of the Philippines
A microsporidian parasite found to invade the ovaries of the white prawn, Penaeus merguiensis de Man, 1888, causes the whitening of the mature female gonads. Ultrastructure examination of the white ovaries reveal the presence of spores and other developmental stages of the parasite.
The earliest stage observed is the schizont which contains a few cisternae of endoplasmic reticulum, many ribosomes and a thin plasma membrane. The next stage is the sporont characterized by a pansporoblast membrane, an increase in the amount of endoplasmic reticulum, appearance of more vesicles and of polar filament precursors. Diplokaryotic schizonts and sporonts are also found. Division of the sporonts gives rise to uninucleate sporoblasts. At this stage, the spore organelles start to form and the cell acquires a degree of plarity. The polar filament and the polar sao appear and the sporont membrane complex develops into a sporoblast wall. The sporoblast is transformed into a spore with a polar cap, posterior vacuole, polaroplast, and two laters of spore wall, the exospore and the endospore. The polar filament is a tubular structure consisting of seven coils which after the second coil taper abruptly distally.
All these stages of development of the parasite are observed in the infected ovaries within which its life cycle is completed. A probable mode of transmission and life cycle of the parasite is presented.
Effects of furanace on Brachionus
MC Baticados, RQ Gacutan & PJ Gutierrez - SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department Quarterly Research Report, 1977 - Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center
Tiger prawn P.monodon) larvae utilize Brachionus a rotifer, as food in the Zoea 3 and mysis stages when they change from an herbivorous to an omnivorous diet. The present work aims to show the effects of furanace on the population growth of Brachionus. Cultures of Brachionus were obtained and fed with Chlorella at a density of 1-2x10 SUP-6 cells/ml. Five liters of the culture water were placed in each of 4 white, circular, 152x304 mm plastic basins. The mean initial densities of the rotifer ranged from 26 . 5 to 38 . 5 individuals/ml. The concentrations of furanace were 0, 1, 2 and 3 mg /l. The cultures were vigorously aerated. Population growth was observed after 3, 6, and 9 hours of exposure. The cultures were thoroughly mixed before samples were taken to ensure an almost equal distribution of the rotifers in the water. To facilitate the counting of the rotifer, one drop of Lugol s solution was added to each sample. This immobilizes the rotifer as well as stops further reproduction. Individuals with only the lorica left or with badly deformed lorica were considered dead. Population counts were done using a Sedgwick-Rafter counting chamber. Among the different durations of exposure, the percentage survival of the populations in the furanace baths were highest after 3 hr. There were slight increases in the control and 2 mg/l and slight decreases in 1 and 3 mg/l. The differences in the mean densities are statistically insignificant at . 01 significance level. After a 6-hr exposure, the control population reached its peak density with a survival of 89%. Populations in furanace baths decreased to 88 . 5% in both 2 and 3 mg /l followed closely by 87% in 1 mg/l. Again, no statistical differences exist among all the levels. The mean percentage survival in 1 and 2 mg/l increased (89% and 91%, respectively) after a 9-hr expsoure, while those in the control and 3 mg/l decreased to 86 . 5% and 88 . 25%, respectively. There were no marked differences in appearance noted among the individuals in furanace baths and those in the control.
Effects of furanace on the development of larval stages of Penaeus monodon Fabricius
RQ Gacutan, AT Llobrera & MCL Baticados - In Proceedings of the Second Biennial Crustacean Health Workshop, 1977 April 20-22, Galveston, Texas, 1979 - Sea Grant College Program, Texas A&M University
Successful molts and morphological defects in P. monodon zoeae (Z1, Z2, Z3) resulting from a 24-h exposure to 1.0 and 2.0 mg/L furanace in baths of 1.0 and 2.0 mg/L were quantified. Molting was delayed in Z1, but not in Z2 and Z3 at 1.0 mg/L; considerably delayed in all sub-stages at 2.0 mg/L. Morphological defects in the telson, carapace, uropods and pereiopods were observed in high frequency in Z3 after the exposure. These abnormalities did not result in 1.0 mg/L. In Z2, a 6-h exposure is deemed optimum for bath in 1.0 mg/L as gauged from higher survival of larvae after 96 h.
Effects of Gusathion A on the survival and shell quality of juvenile Penaeus monodon
MCL Baticados & EA Tendencia - Aquaculture, 1991 - Elsevier
Juvenile Penaeus monodon (body weight=10–20 g) were exposed to a commonly used organophosphate pesticide, Gusathion A, in ponds for 96 h. Prawns exposed to 1.5–150 ppb Gusathion A had 27–53% shell softening, with a 96 h LC50 of 120 ppb. Histopathological changes in the gills and hepatopancreas included slight hyperplasia of the gill epithelium, delamination of the hepatopancreatocytes, and general necrosis and degeneration of these tissues.
Isolation and culture in artificial media of Lagenidium from Penaeus monodon larvae
MCL Baticados, GL Po, CR Lavilla & RQ Gacutan - SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department Quarterly Research Report, 1977 - Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center
Fungal infection of P. monodon larvae is a problem in hatchery operations. The fungus, which attacks the nauplius to postlarval stages and causes up to 100% mortality, has been tentatively identified as belonging to the genus Lagenidium. This pathogenic organism has recently been isolated and cultured. A description is given of the fungus, and features of its biology and pathology are discussed.
New developments in marine prawn disease research in south east Asia.
MCL Baticados - In SH Cheah & S Thalathiah (Eds.), New Technologies in Aquaculture. Proceedings of a Seminar Organized by the Malaysian Fisheries Society and the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment, 17 August 1989, Kuala Lumpur, 1992 - Malaysian Fisheries Society. Occasional Publication No. 6
Researches on marine shrimp diseases for the past three years centered primarily on the diagnosis and control of viral and bacterial infections as well as nutritional, toxic and environmental diseases. Diagnostic techniques developed or adopted recently for prawn viruses include the ELISA technique for detecting baculoviruses, acridine orange fluorescence, eosin flourescence and in vitro culture of the Penaeus monodon-type baculovirus (MBV) on lymphoid organ-derived monolayer culture. Studies have been conducted on the identification, pathogenicity and chemical control of bacteria causing luminous vibriosis and shell disease. Investigations on non-infections diseases such as the chronic soft-shell syndrome, blue shrimp disease and aflatoxicosis elucidated the factors responsible for the development of these diseases. Current research on marine shrimp diseases, other related problems and recommendations are discussed.
Occurrence of luminous bacterial disease of Penaeus monodon larvae in the Philippines
CR Lavilla-Pitogo, MCL Baticados, ER Cruz-Lacierda & LD de la Peña - Aquaculture, 1990 - Elsevier
Larval mortalities associated with luminescence have been observed in epizootic proportions in black tiger prawn (Penaeus monodon) hatcheries in Panay Island, Philippines. Luminescent vibrios, identified as Vibrio harveyi and V. splendidus, were isolated from infected larvae but not from uninfected ones. These bacteria were also recovered readily from seawater samples from nearshore areas, the main source of hatchery rearing water. Thus, it is possible that the nearshore seawater is one major source of infection. Pathogenicity tests resulted in significant mortalities of larvae and postlarvae of P. monodon within 48 h of immersion challenge. Scanning electron microscopic observations show that colonization by the bacteria occurred specifically on the feeding apparatus and oral cavity of the larvae, suggesting an oral route of entry for the initiation of infection.
Reduction in Chaetoceros populations by furanace
MCL Baticados & RQ Gacutan - SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department Quarterly Research Report, 1977 - Aquaculture Department, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center
One of the most promising prophylactic agents being tested to control Penaeus monodon larval diseases is furanace (6-hydroxymethyl-2 2(5-nitro-2-furyl) vinyl pyridine). To evaluate further its suitability as a chemotherapeutic agent, its effects on the population growth of Chaetoceros calcitrans, the diatom used as feed for the zoeal stages, was examined. Chaetoceros populations of uniform density (initial density in all runs: 130-141x10 -3 cells /ml) were placed in nine white, circular (382 sq cm), plastic basins. The physio-chemical characteristics of the culture water were as follows: salinity, 28 . 5-30 . 0 ppt; pH, 8 . 62-8 . 72; temperature, 23-25 . 5 degree C; dissolved oxygen, 7 . 1-9 . 3 ppm; nitrate, 0 . 03-0 . 07 ppm; and ammonia, 0 . 005-0 . 03 ppm. Preweighed furanace granules were dissolved in the culture water, with resulting concentrations of 1 and 2 mg/l (3 replicates each). A set of replicates without furanace served as the control. Population counts of the diatom were taken after 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 hr exposures. After 4 hr, the population decreased in all three levels. The population in 2 mg/l furanace showed the lowest count and that in control the highest. The population means are not statistically different from one another. The results of the study show that the furanace causes reductions in Chaetoceros population at all durations of exposure.
Studies on the chemical control of luminous bacteria Vibrio harveyi and V. splendidus isolated from diseased Penaeus monodon larvae and rearing water
MCL Baticados, CR Lavilla-Pitogo, ER Cruz-Lacierda, LD de la Peña & NA Suñaz - Diseases of Aquatic Organisms, 1990 - Inter Research
The minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimum bactericidal concentrations (MBCs) of 24 drugs for luminous bacteria Vibrio harveyi and V. splendidus were determined. Only chloramphenicol, sodium nifurstyrenate and the nitrofurans (furazolidone, nitrofurazone, nitrofurantoin and Prefuran) showed relatively low MICs and MBCs (<25 µg/ml-1). The bacteria showed varied responses to chloramphenicol and Prefuran and low sensitivity to oxytetracycline. Chloramphenicol, oxytetracycline and Prefuran are commonly used in shrimp hatcheries. Shrimp larvae showed high survival rates and active swimming movement after 24 h exposure to in vivo bactericidal doses of chloramphenicol, Furacin, nitrofurantoin (protozoa only), oxytetracycline (nauplius only), Prefuran (mysis only) and sodium nifurstyrenate, but the drugs caused deformities in the carapace, rostrum, and setae. Chemical control of luminous vibriosis among shrimp larvae appears limited, based on the efficacy of existing and readily available drugs, because of the possible development of resistant strains of bacteria and the limited tolerance of the shrimp larvae to the drugs.
Typical prawn diseases - causes, prevention, and treatment
MCL Baticados - In YN Chiu, LM Santos & RO Juliano (Eds.), Technical Considerations for the Management and Operation of Intensive Prawn Farms, 1988 - U.P. Aquaculture Society
Diseases of prawn in ponds are caused by microorganisn like viruses, bacteria fungi and protozoans as well as factors such as nutritional deficiency, poor pond conditions and environmental pollutants. Most of these may be controlled by environmental and dietary manipulation. Control of transfers or introduction of new prawn species may also reduce the risk of disease occurrence. Chemotherapy is considered only as alast resort in the control of diseases in prawn ponds. The basic features of prawn diseases with emphasis on causative agents and methods of preventio and treatment are discussed.
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Man City boss Guardiola: Aguero hit hard by Maradona passing; but he'll be OK
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits Sergio Aguero has been hit hard by the passing of Diego Maradona.
Maradona was Aguero's former father-in-law following his marriage to Gianinna, his youngest daughter, and was grandfather to the Manchester City striker's 11-year-old son, Benjamin.
City host Burnley on Saturday, but Guardiola admitted his star man may not be in the frame of mind, despite making a substitute appearance in the Champions League win at Olympiacos in midweek.
Guardiola said: "It's difficult for me to talk about his feelings. The game against Olympiacos was hard.
"Especially for his son, it's tough. He knew Maradona well and his son, it's his grandfather. It's a sad situation for his family, but he's OK."
Maradona was there for the birth of his first grandson in 2009. Aguero and Giannina separated in 2012 after four years together.


As all aspiring writers must do, I have sold my soul to Twitter, Facebook, and the digital age. For years I lived happily without a Twitter account. My Facebook page remained stagnant, used only for the occasional (and completely harmless) online stalking of friends and family members. I knew nothing of LinkedIn or Tumbler. But once I finished my first novel and began the arduous process of publishing the work, I quickly realized that I must emerge from my happy cave and join the digital age. One year into "building my brand", I have come to know a few truths.
A physician's assistant once recommended that I "vacuum vigorously" as a way to combat stress, anxiety, and very serious panic attacks. Who knew my vacuum had magical healing powers?


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Aviation Ordinanceman 2 & 3 - Aviation theories and other practices
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(AMCS). The missile can be launched in multiple missile attacks, as required, against hostile forces. A maximum of six AIM-54C Phoenix missiles can be launched from a single aircraft, with simultaneous guidance against widely separated targets. In addition, the missile has dogfight, electronic counter- countermeasures (ECCM), and anticruise missile capabilities. The physical description of the Phoenix missile is extremely brief because it is classified as Secret. The overall length of the missile is 13 feet with a diameter of 15 inches. It weighs approximately 1,020 pounds. The missile consists of the guidance section, the armament section, the propulsion section, and the control section. The missile is an AUR. The wings and fins can be mounted or removed to facilitate handling. Maverick Missile The tactical AGM-65E Maverick (fig. 3-12) is a laser-guided, rocket-propelled, air-to-ground missile. It is used against fortified ground installations, armored vehicles, and surface combatants. The Maverick missile is compatible with the A-4M, A-6E, and F/A-18 aircraft. The AGM-65E missile has two major sections-the guidance and control section and the center/aft section. Four fixed wings are an integral part of the center/aft section, and four movable control surfaces (fins) are located at the aft section. These fins are installed or removed to aid in handling. The missile is issued to the fleet as an AUR. Installation of the fins is the only assembly required at the organizational maintenance level. The AGM-65E missile system has all the laser missile features, including automatic terminal homing on laser energy reflected from the target, which is illuminated by a laser designator. The laser designator can be a ground device, either hand-held or tripod mounted It can also be a stabilized airborne device, mounted either on a separate aircraft or on the launching aircraft. Additionally, the warhead provides kinetic penetration into earth-barricaded or concrete fortifications and ships. The fuzing system allows a selectable detonation delay to optimize kill capability. For further information on the AGM-65E Maverick, you should refer to User-Guided Missile AGM-65E (Maverick), NAVAIR 11-120-58. Figure 3-12.—AGM-65E Maverick missile. 3-15


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Ephippiger ephippiger és una espècie d'ortòpter de la família dels tetigònids, freqüent a Europa.

Noms vulgars
Ephippiger ephippiger té diversos noms vulgars, com somera, pantigana, patangana (o pagantana), porta-sella.

Nutrició i amenaça
Ephippiger ephippiger s'alimenta de vegetals: fulles de vinya, romegueres, pixallits, etc., i també d'insectes. Com que les vinyes tot sovint són tractades amb diversos productes fitosanitaris, és seriosament amenaçada en aquest tipus d'hàbitat. El retorn recent a pràctiques més naturals (cultures biològiques) podria ajudar a la seva preservació.

Estridulació
Emesa de dia i de nit, l'estridulació es compon de dues emissions sonores: una de primera breu seguida d'una de segona un poc més llarga, d'on els noms pervinguts d'onomatopeies "tizi" o "dijous" a Occitània. La femella respon al mascle amb les seves pròpies estridulacions.

Llista de les subespècies
Segons Orthoptera Species File (28 de març 2010)
 Ephippiger ephippiger balkanicus Andreeva 1985
 Ephippiger ephippiger cunii Bolívar, 1877
 Ephippiger ephippiger ephippiger (Fiebig, 1784)
 Ephippiger ephippiger harzi Adamovic, 1973
 Ephippiger ephippiger tamaninii Galvagni, 1956
 Ephippiger ephippiger usi Adamovic, 1973
 Ephippiger ephippiger vitium Serville, 1831

Sinonímia
 Gryllus ephippiger Fiebig, 1784 ;
 Ephippiger vitium Serville, 1831 ;
 Ephippiger diurnus Dufour, 1841.

Galeria

Referències

 Fiebig, 1784 : Beschreibung dels Sattelträgers (Gryllus Ephippiger). Schriften der Berlinischen Gesellschaft Naturforschender Freunde, vol. 5, pàg. 260-263. http://orthoptera.speciesfile.org/Common/basic/Taxa.aspx?TaxonNameID=169 http://archive.wikiwix.com/cache/?url=http%3A%2F%2Forthoptera.speciesfile.org%2FCommon%2Fbasic%2FTaxa.aspx%3FTaxonNameID%3D169

Enllaços externs
 Referència Catalogue of Life Tàxon
 Referència Fauna Europaea Tàxon
 Referència NCBI Tàxon
 Referència UICN Tàxon

Tetigònids

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