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After rocky stretch, Jon Lester punches back as Cubs KO Pirates 1-0
By Gordon Wittenmyer Aug 17, 2018, 1:55am CDT
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Jon Lester will hold the Cubs' season in his hands in the NL Wild Card game.
PITTSBURGH – After more than a month of getting knocked around, Cubs left-hander Jon Lester said Wednesday he felt "backed into a corner … like I'm a boxer."
Then Thursday at PNC Park, he punched his way off the ropes in a 1-0 victory against the Pirates.
The fight, however, is not over.
''The judges probably viewed it as I won the first round,'' Lester (13-5) said. ''And we'll move on to Round 2 when the bell rings.''
If Lester's six-inning, eight-strikeout performance was the result of some soul-searching between his previous start and this one, then could this just be the start of something? Could he be back to the first-half form that earned him a fifth All-Star selection?
If so, what might it mean for the Cubs' tomato-can rotation if newcomer Cole Hamels backs it up with another strong performance Friday and they're able to keep up any semblance of that one-two punch of lefties?
''Don't forget what Kyle [Hendricks] did, either,'' manager Joe Maddon said of Hendricks' victory Wednesday against the Brewers. ''So you've got those three guys back-to-back-to-back. And beyond that, the other guys are highly capable, too.
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''When you get three throwing at the top of their game, that can make a very large difference.''
Especially for a team in a tight division race with a rotation that had produced a 5.41 ERA since the All-Star break entering play Thursday.
''We've struggled at times, but we're still in first place with the best record in the National League, so I think we're doing all right,'' Lester said. ''Do the numbers all add up to what we are normally expected to do? No. But we must be doing something right. All we can worry about is the night we take the ball.
''We're not worried about a streak or a roll or anything like that. Tonight was good. This has been a tough opponent for us this year. And hopefully Cole can come out [Friday] and throw the ball the way he's been throwing the ball, and then we can move on to the next guy.''
If the Cubs win behind Hamels (2-0 with two runs allowed in three starts with the team), it'll give them their first three-game winning streak in a month.
For now, Lester's first scoreless outing since he had three in June was a significant one-night success story for a pitcher who had an 8.65 ERA in his previous seven starts.
''He had this way about him today,'' Maddon said. ''He was not going to be denied. He was locked in. He'd had enough, and he went back to pitching the way Jon's capable of pitching.
It was Eye of the Tiger for Lester Thursday
''I thought he was highly focused. You're seeing a world-class athlete, highly focused, not happy with what he'd been doing, and you saw the residue of that.''
Perhaps it was also the residue of a first-time chat with his manager about pitching after his last start. In their fourth season together, Lester sought out Maddon for his thoughts about the cause of his struggles
despite feeling good physically and thinking his stuff was good enough.
''I've been able to talk to a manager about pitching,'' said Lester, who called the clubhouse climate unique for that comfort. ''We have a very solid group of guys that care a lot about pitching [on the staff]. I think it's good sometimes to hear a different view. He kind of had the same mindset I did, so we did some brainstorming there.''
Maddon said he didn't want to call their ideas getting back to ''primal pitching,'' but getting Lester back to being Lester and getting away from the pure scouting approach to the game.
Whatever it was, it worked. At least for Round 1. At least enough to get Lester off the ropes and give the rotation another strong left-handed punch.
''Definitely a step in the right direction,'' Lester said.
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From: Frimley Green (SU888566)
To: Brookwood (SU943568)
Meets: B3411, B3015, B3405, A324
Former Number(s): A321
B3012 Frimley Green – Brookwood
This article is about the current B3012 in Surrey.
For the original B3012 in Hampshire, now part of the B3016, see B3012 (Hampshire).
B3012 crossing the Basingstoke canal. This bridge was built c. 1790 and restored in 1997.
The B3012 is a rural drive through the MOD firing ranges of Deepcut and Pirbright. It is a twisty drive through heathland, with several 90 degree bends.
The road starts at Frimley Green at a roundabout junction with the B3411, and immediately crosses over the Woking to Basingstoke railway line and the Basingstoke Canal. Then it's out into the countryside, passing by the B3015 which leads up to Deepcut Barracks. The road twists and turns all over the place before a set of double bends take it underneath the Woking to Alton railway, which it shadows for the rest of its route. There's a faster stretch of road then to take us up to the lights with the A324 near Brookwood station.
The B3012 crossing the Alton line near Curzon Bridge.
The B3012 was originally part of the A321, although at times part of the road was unnumbered as it was privately owned by the MOD. It was downgraded around 1976 and rerouted to run via Ash Vale instead, though that road has also been downgraded following the completion of the A331 in 1995.
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Join us in Ringwood to talk to shoppers about Tony Abbott's devastating cuts to your essential services and his attacks on your working rights.
No experience is needed - the materials (right), and an orange We Are Union t-shirt are provided on the day.
We will be meeting at the corner of Ringwood Street and Plaza Centre Way which is the walkway between Ringwood Train Station and Eastland Shopping Centre.


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Strategic Plan for Institutional Marketing
Context For Planning
Grand Valley finds itself competing against more institutions for fewer students with less financial help from the state. During the Great Recession, West Michigan was the most viable area of the state so competing institutions who hadn't targeted our market before began looking for students here and are now entrenched. Meanwhile, the decline of traditionally aged college students and low funding from the state of Michigan continues. All of this while the media persistently hypes exorbitant college debt and questions whether there really is a return on investment for a college degree.
Provide tools and services that empower faculty members, staff members, students, and alumni to enhance the image and visibility of the university.
To provide the university's faculty, staff, and students with research-based messaging that fills them with pride and allows them to tell their stories about Grand Valley to enhance its image and reputation. To provide the university's constituencies with a truthful image of Grand Valley's commitment to educate students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies.
Institutional Marketing adheres to the core values outlined in the university strategic plan in making decisions and setting goals: excellence, integrity, inquiry, inclusiveness, community, sustainability, and innovation.
Strategic Priorities, outcomes, and key objectives
Strategic Priority Area 1: Actively engage learners at all levels.
Strategic Priority Area 2: Further develop exceptional personnel.
Outcome A: Grand Valley's learning environment is personal, challenging, and transformational, supporting excellent academic programs and co-curricular opportunities.
Objective 2.A.1
Ensure that each staff member takes advantage of at least two professional development opportunities, whether on campus or sponsored by a professional organization per year.
Each staff member recorded at least one professional development experience (Sept. 2016)
All staff members reported more than two professional development activities in which they participated.
Nearly all staff members reported more than two professional development activities in which they participated -- 192 in all.
Outcome B: Grand Valley is diverse and inclusive.
Objective 2.B.1
Create a pipeline of talent for jobs in Institutional Marketing.
Zero students of color out of 8 student workers in Fall 2016
Substantial Progress
One out of three student workers identifies as a member of an underrepresented population.
Substantive Progress
We currently have one (out of six) student worker of color.
Outcome C: Grand Valley has mutually beneficial relationships, partnerships, collaborations, and connections with local, state, national, and world communities.
Objective 2.C.1
Each IM staff member is civically engaged annually. Ex. professional organizations, boards, Schools of Hope, volunteering, voting.
Each staff member has recorded at least one activity/engagement (Sept. 2016)
All staff members reported at least two civic engagement activities in which they participated.
Each staff member participated in at least 3 professional development opportunities, with a total of 276.
Each IM area (writers, designers, web, project managers) exchanges information with other institutions to learn about best practices at least once every two years. Ex. Padnos International Center staff exchange program, visits to other Michigan institutions, info exchange at conferences, listservs.
One IM area out of four as of Fall 2016.
Nearly every staff member participated in this way.
Nearly every staff member participated in this way in 2017
Outcome E: Grand Valley strategically allocates its fiscal, human, and other institutional resources.
Objective 2.E.1
Evaluate return on investment for time-intensive projects. Ex. Annual reports, UPO packages
TBD once we have our new project management system running
Priorities and protocols have been identified, as well as possible solutions to offer. Some of these solutions include "storefronts" to produce standardized pieces.
All projects are being managed through Workamajig, our project management system. Implementing new storefront for university (called Blueprint) staff and faculty to order simple and/or frequently reprinted marketing pieces to offset IM staff time. Building stronger relationship with Promotions Office to leverage their new capabilities to offset IM staff time.
Strategic Priority Area 3: Ensure the alignment of institutional structures and functions.
Ensure university website is compliant with accessibility policies at WCAG 2.0 Level AA..
Content management system and all new applications built are compliant at WCAG 2.0 Level AA. Training is provided for all CMS administrators
Training was offered to all CMS administrators. Web team continues to scan gvsu.edu and address issues.
Strategic Priority Area 4: Enhance the institution's image and reputation.
Recommend what the rating system should be.
Recommendation sent to VP Matt McLogan and Chris Plouff. Chris Plouff reports that rating system has been finalized.
Developed the list of public regional universities in the Midwest, developed list of ranking systems. Have a recommendation.
Create a searchable story system that allows internal storytellers to share more stories through their communication channels.
Many story databases or spreadsheets throughout the university.
System has been refined and internal storytellers have access to share stories for multiple uses.
Departments represented are currently Institutional Marketing, University Communications, University Development, Alumni Relations, and recently added is the Provost's Office.
Develop and implement marketing plans to increase registration and retention rates.
Marketing plan was developed and implemented and enrollments increased.
4. B.2: Grand Valley's ratings achieve 6.0 or above on a 7-point scale for familiarity and 6.0 or above for reputation, as rated by West Michigan general public of color.
2015 Institutional Image Research Survey; 7 pts. ordinal scale; Familiarity 6.0 pts.; Reputation 6.0 pts.
Minimal Progress
Familiarity and reputation declined from the 2015 baseline. Should be interpreted with caution as sample size was small in 2018.
Implemented marketing plan.
Grand Valley's ratings achieve 4.0 or above on a 7-point scale for familiarity and 4.7 or above for reputation, as rated by Metro Detroit prospective students of color.
Familiarity and reputation declined from the 2015 baseline.
Grand Valley's ratings achieve 5.6 or above on a 7-point scale for familiarity and 5.9 or above for reputation, as rated by West Michigan prospective students of color.
Maintained similar results as the 2015 baseline.
Implemented marketing plan. Study to be conducted in 2018.
Grand Valley's ratings achieve 3.5 or above on a 7-point scale for familiarity and 4.8 or above for reputation, as rated by Metro Detroit general public.
Grand Valley's ratings achieve 5.5 or above on a 7-point scale for familiarity and 5.8 or above for reputation, as rated by West Michigan general public.
Grand Valley's ratings achieve 4.3 or above on a 7-point scale for familiarity and 4.9 or above for reputation, as rated by Metro Detroit prospective students.
Grand Valley's ratings achieve 5.8 or above on a 7-point scale for familiarity and 5.7 or above for reputation, as rated by West Michigan prospective students.
Provide brand university for communicators of GVSU
Ran two half-day sessions of Brand University for those with communications/marketing responsibilities on GVSU's staff; 24 attended. Sessions covered various standards of marketing and communications, including print, logo, web, advertising, social media, and video.
Brand University curriculum written and training offered as a pilot during fall of 2017 to representatives responsible for communications from 10 offices around campus.


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author: slowe
categories: Explanation
comments: true
date: 2016-06-30T00:00:00Z
tags:
- OVS
- Debian
- Linux
title: OVS Integration with Debian Network Scripts
url: /2016/06/30/ovs-integration-debian-network-scripts/
---

I had a reader contact me recently with some questions regarding the use of [Open vSwitch (OVS)][link-1] on [Debian "Jessie" 8.5][link-2] and using the OVS integration with the Debian network scripts. For those of you that might be unfamiliar with this functionality, it's the ability to configure OVS via instructions and directives found in the `/etc/network/interfaces` file. As I was helping this reader, I came across a couple potential "gotchas" that I wanted to point out here.

First, I'll point you to the documentation for the Debian network scripts integration, which is found in [this file][link-3] in the "Debian network scripts integration" section. This documentation provides the complete breakdown of the various commands that can be used in `/etc/network/interfaces` to configure OVS.

Based on that documentation, you could create an OVS bridge and add a physical port to that bridge by including the following stanzas in `/etc/network/interfaces`:

``` text
allow-ovs ovsbr0
iface ovsbr0 inet manual
  ovs_type OVSBridge
  ovs_ports eth1

allow-ovsbr0 eth1
iface eth1 inet manual
  ovs_bridge ovsbr0
  ovs_type OVSPort
```

Now for the gotchas...

The Debian "Jessie" repos include version 2.3.0 of OVS; the latest release in the 2.3.x train is 2.3.3. As it turns out, 2.3.3 includes a couple of fixes that did not make it into 2.3.0, and these fixes address a couple potential issues you might run into when using OVS with the Debian network scripts integration. Specifically:

1. You should _not_ include the `auto` keyword in any of your OVS-related stanzas. If you do that, the OVS integration scripts will not function as expected. 2.3.3 includes a fix that forces the integration scripts to work as expected even if the user includes the `auto` keyword.
2. The 2.3.3 release adds `_SYSTEMCTL_SKIP_REDIRECT=yes` to the `/etc/init.d/openvswitch-switch` file, which prevents some systemd-related issues that might crop up (see [here][link-4] for the change). This line is not found in the 2.3.0 version of OVS when installed on Debian 8.x. (That being said, I tested both with and without this line, and it worked as expected in both cases.)

The first issue appears to be the more "serious" of the two; in my testing with version 2.3.0 of OVS (straight from the Debian repos), the integration simply didn't work when the `auto` keyword was included. As soon as I removed the `auto` keyword, it started working as expected. The addition of the `_SYSTEMCTL_SKIP_REDIRECT` line did not seem to be as significant; once the `auto` keyword issue was sorted, the presence (or absence) of that line didn't seem to have any effect on my testing.

So, if you're having issues making OVS integration with the Debian network scripts work as expected, the first thing I'd check is to ensure that the `auto` keyword is _not_ included in any configuration stanzas related to OVS. From there, you _may_ find it helpful to edit `/etc/init.d/openvswitch-switch` to include `_SYSTEMCTL_SKIP_REDIRECT`, but that seems (at this point) less likely to be the culprit.

For other OVS-related content, have a look at any of [my OVS-tagged articles][link-5].

**UPDATE:** Another reader contacted me to say that the `_SYSTEMCTL_SKIP_REDIRECT` setting may help in situations where you need to restart OVS (perhaps due to an update or similar). Without this setting, VM interfaces may be disconnected from the bridge. I haven't tested or verified this, so keep that in mind.

[link-1]: http://openvswitch.org/
[link-2]: https://www.debian.org/
[link-3]: https://github.com/openvswitch/ovs/blob/master/debian/openvswitch-switch.README.Debian
[link-4]: https://github.com/openvswitch/ovs/blob/master/debian/openvswitch-switch.init#L30
[link-5]: /tags/ovs/

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Todays Though > News > Heat's Gabe Vincent took time for the pain with a plan now to make gains – Boston Herald
Heat's Gabe Vincent took time for the pain with a plan now to make gains – Boston Herald
posted on Dec. 26, 2022 at 7:08 pm
The pain was real, constant, distressing.
The mental aspects mirrored that misery.
As much as Gabe Vincent had been hurting when he missed eight consecutive games with tendinosis in his right knee, the toughest part of the absence, the four-year Miami Heat point guard said, was watching the team play in the void of available players at his position.
Cleared to return, Vincent said he is hopeful of making up for lost time as the Heat look to make up ground in the standings.
"It's hard to not be present," Vincent said, with the Heat resuming their post-Christmas schedule Monday night against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves. "But it's hard to see something that you can help and not being able to help. I think that applies to every aspect of life, when you feel like you can help a situation but you're not able to. It's difficult."
Compounding matters was that while Vincent was out, starting point guard Kyle Lowry missed four games, third-string point guard Dru Smith was released from his two-way contract in favor of depth at center, and Victor Oladipo only was beginning his ramp back up from preseason knee pain.
"It was weird. It was weird, honestly," Vincent admitted. "Even if you go back to the end of last season, when Kyle was out and I was playing a lot, we had kind of flip-flopped at the beginning of this season. And then we had moments when we both were out. It's just concerning in general, when you look at our injury list."
For Vincent, the decision was made in concert with the team's medical staff to take an extended break in order to attempt to put the knee pain in his rearview mirror, after twice previously returning from the same knee issue only to miss more time.
"It's tough to try to stay mentally locked in on everything going on, to focus on yourself and get healthy," he said.
So Vincent accepted the lost time as a way to now make steady gains.
"Because that's the best way you can help your team at that point in time," he said. "But you have to keep in mind the big picture. Like I've mentioned before, it's hard to play one game and sit two or three. It doesn't help the team the best way. It doesn't help yourself the best way.
"So you try to keep that in mind and fight your better nature of when to compete and when to make sure that you're good for the long run. So the time was necessary. It was needed. So see how it goes."
At his best, Vincent is a two-way, playoff-level contributor, as he showed in last season's playoffs, particularly in the first round against the Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young.
At less than his best, the contributions can be limited, having shot .297 on 3-pointers this season as part of .390 overall shooting prior to his eight-game absence.
Now it's not only about regaining his previous stride, but also again taking flight, having remained behind during recent trips.
"The flights had given me some issues," he said, with the Heat to depart Thursday to Denver for the start of a five-game western swing. "So in theory they shouldn't have been a problem. But I figured, let's eliminate that factor entirely. And I think it was beneficial for me and my health and my return, just making sure I was getting prepared and ready to get back."
So time lost, but also the opportunity to now make up for lost time.
"I think everyone in the NBA is playing through something," he said. "I think as a young player, on a quote, unquote, rookie contact, you try to be on the court as much as possible and take every opportunity you can. But I think it had just gotten to a point where I couldn't fully be myself, and I couldn't fully give the team what they needed out of me. So we came together and made a decision on what we thought would be best."
Margaret Rood December 26, 2022
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Models Behaving Badly On All New 'Chasing Life'– Sneak Peeks!!
February 22, 2015 by Editor
CHASING LIFE – "Model Behavior" – April gets unwanted attention from her latest article in "Model Behavior," an all-new episode of "Chasing Life," airing Monday, February 23 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.
April feels the backlash from a recent, controversial article, especially when it becomes national news and it turns into a case of he said, she said and her job is on the line.
Beth has an opportunity to impress her new boss by booking "real teen" models for an upcoming fashion show, and she recruits Brenna and Greer for the job. Brenna's concern for Greer grows after Greer has an uncharacteristic outburst at the show.
Meanwhile, Sara becomes suspicious when Emma deflects questions about her recent high school reunion, clearly hiding something. Sara is asked out on a date by an unexpected suitor.
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April's Big Scoop Leads To A Difficult Decision On All New 'Chasing Life'!!
CHASING LIFE – "The Big Leagues"– April gets some welcome news from Dr. Hamburg that bodes well for both her and Leo. At work, she gets wind of a possible story opportunity with baseball player Richie Miranda, but when she gets a bigger scoop than she bargained for, she is faced with a tough moral choice.
Meanwhile, Leo grows increasingly uncomfortable living in the shadow of his family and their wealth and looks to Sara for guidance. Sara feels a need to make more of a positive impact with her therapy work after a clash with her office neighbor, an immigration lawyer. And Greer makes a bold change in her behavior at school that intrigues Brenna.
This new episode of Chasing Life premieres on Monday, February 16, 2015 on ABC Family.
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April Just Wants To Have Fun On All New 'Chasing Life — Peeks Here!!
February 7, 2015 by Editor
CHASING LIFE – "April Just Wants To Have Fun"– April starts to regret becoming such a homebody, especially when she learns Beth has been partying without her. When Beth hosts a house party, April lets loose – a little too loose – which leads to a major blowout with her friend. The new school year finds Brenna feeling alone and bullied, but an old friend proposes a truce to take down a common enemy.
Meanwhile, Leo gets some valuable advice from Sara and ends up getting a job, but he finds the new experience more challenging than he expected. Dominic has an awkward encounter with Natalie. This new episode airs on February 09 at 9:00pm on ABC Family
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April Goes On A Date On All New 'Chasing Life' — Previews!!
CHASING LIFE – "Cancer Friends with Benefits" – April and Leo attempt to make a new start while April and Dominic are unwillingly reunited to cover an event for the paper in "Cancer Friends With Benefits," an all-new episode of "Chasing Life," airing Monday, February 2nd at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.
Videos: ABC Family
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Has April Found A Donor On All New 'Chasing Life'? — Previews!!
January 25, 2015 by Editor
CHASING LIFE – "Guess Who's Coming to Donate" – Natalie finds out she is a half-match for April; but upon learning what the donation entails, she reconsiders going through with the procedure. Sara's attempts to change her mind only to bring up bitterness over the past. April has to re-earn her boss's trust after screwing up her last interview and reluctantly accepts a soft news assignment to help regain the paper's female readership. Meanwhile, Brenna spends a surprising night out with Natalie, and Beth's relationship with Graham puts her in an awkward position with Dominic, on an all-new episode of "Chasing Life" airing Monday, January 26th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.
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Hospital For The Holiday For April On 'Chasing Life' Special — Sneak Peeks!!
December 7, 2014 by Editor
CHASING LIFE – "Locks of Love" – April's grandparents come to visit, and April gets a chemo makeover in an all-new special holiday episode of "Chasing Life," airing during ABC Family's "25 Days of Christmas," Tuesday, December 9th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT
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Watch The Riveting Summer Finale Of 'Chasing Life' — Previews Here!!
August 10, 2014 by Editor
CHASING LIFE – "Finding Chemo" – April struggles coming to terms with her situation as she starts chemotherapy treatments in "Finding Chemo," the Summer finale of "Chasing Life," airing Tuesday, August 12th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.
April begins her battle and month-long hospital stay with mixed emotions. Her resolve to fight starts to wane as her treatments take a toll. Not sure she can be cooped up in the hospital for much longer, April begins to panic. With her family by her side, April makes a surprising outreach to someone who may be the only person who can help her.
Meanwhile, Dominic returns to a much different April then when he left.
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April Prepares For Chemo On All New 'Chasing Life' — Sneak Previews!!
August 3, 2014 by Editor
CHASING LIFE – "What to Expect When You're Expecting Chemo" – April and her family prepare for her chemo and hospital stay in "What to Expect When You're Expecting Chemo," an all-new episode of "Chasing Life," airing Tuesday, August 5th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.
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April Contemplates Her Own Mortality On 'Chasing Life' — Sneak Peek Vids!!
July 27, 2014 by Editor
April is surprised by Leo, and Brenna heads to Miami in search of answers in "Death Becomes Her," an all-new episode of "Chasing Life," airing Tuesday, July 29th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.
When a friend and fellow member of her support group faces a worsening prognosis, April begins to think more about death and her own mortality. She blows off a nightmare assignment to play hooky from work with Beth and other members of the support group and learns something surprisingly endearing about Leo.
Meanwhile, Brenna travels to Miami on a school trip and uses the opportunity to meet Natalie with Greer's help.
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April Goes On A Joyride On All New 'Chasing Life'–Preview Pics + Vids!!
CHASING LIFE – "Clear Minds, Full Lives, Can't Eat!" – With the start of her treatment looming, April finds herself with Leo on an eye-opening joyride in "Clear Minds, Full Lives, Can't Eat!," an all-new episode of "Chasing Life," airing Tuesday, July 15th at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on ABC Family.
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LANSING, Mich., January 29th, 2019 — Liquid Web, LLC, (www.liquidweb.com), the market leader in managed hosting and managed application services to SMBs and web professionals, is pleased to announce the launch of their new Managed Private Cloud powered by VMware and NetApp. This new offering expands their Private Cloud portfolio, demonstrating their commitment to growing their customers' business potential.
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More than two-thirds (69%) of senior business managers do not believe stress, anxiety or depression is a serious enough reason for employees to take time off work, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.
Its survey of 1,000 employees and 1,000 senior business managers, such as chief executives and managing directors, found that one in four employee respondents had experienced a mental health problem at some point in the year.
The research also found that 46% of employee respondents thought their employer did not take mental health issues seriously.
But more than half (54%) of employer respondents thought that attitudes towards mental ill health in the workplace have changed for the better in the past 15 years. Just under a third (30%) said they had not seen any change.
However, one in five business managers would worry about an employee's capability to do their job if they suffered from a mental health issue.
And one in six managers would worry about the consequences it may have on themselves, such as it reflecting poorly on their management style or having to pick up additional work.
When employee respondentss were asked if they would be honest with their line manager when calling in sick if they were suffering from stress, anxiety or depression, only 39% said they would tell the truth.
Among those that would avoid telling the truth, 15% were afraid they would not be believed, 23% were afraid of being judged and 23% preferred to keep their health issues private. Some 7% feared their line manager's reaction to being told the truth.
Dr Mark Winwood, director of clinical psychology at Axa PPP Healthcare, said: "Stress and mental health issues affect one in four people on average in any given year and one in six at any given time.
"With this rate of occurrence, we need to work harder to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental ill health. Employers are well placed to lead the way to changing this harmful prejudice by giving their employees the necessary tools and support to enable them to discuss mental health in an open and unbiased way.
"Lack of understanding breeds fear so improving employees' awareness and understanding of mental illness is one of the most important things an organisation's senior management team can do and a critical first step is to challenge the stigma surrounding mental ill health in the workplace.
Emma Mamo, head of workplace wellbeing at mental health charity Mind, added: "This survey data is hugely worrying but unfortunately not surprising, [because] it echoes our own research.
"We know that there is still a taboo around talking about issues like stress, anxiety and depression at work. Yet we all have mental health, just as we all have physical health, and people can experience a mental health problem no matter what role they are doing.
"Employees experiencing unmanageable stress or a mental health problem can still carry out their role to a high standard, but may need extra support.
"It's vital that organisations create an environment which promotes good mental health. Employees that work within a culture where poor mental health is not considered a valid reason for time off will be reluctant to open up about their own problems.
It's not so much about Managers choosing not to take time off when they are stressed, stress will decide for you!
So many people and especially high profile Managers and Executives do not know the damage that stress can cause.
If you want to make sure that you are able to continue in your job, makes sure you know the dangers that stress can cause to your family, your job and your way of life, not to mention your health.
Mental health comes at many different levels. To say its not serious enough a condition to warrant time off work, simply confirms their low level of experience/knowledge as management staff.


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The Swedish Hollywood star Noomi Rapace is joined by actor Willem Dafoe in "Dead Snow" -regissören Tommy Wirkolas new film "What Happened to Monday," writes Variety.
Even Glenn Close is ready for a role in the dystopian thriller set in a future where overpopulation has forced one-child policy. The recordings started in Bucharest, Romania, and the film is likely to reach theaters sometime during in 2016.
Noomi Rapace last seen in Daniel Espinosa's "Child 44″ and will play opera singer Maria Callas in a forthcoming film " Whale Rider "-regissören Niki Caro.


Dr. John Mennitt grew up in Toledo, Ohio but has lived most of his life in Maryland. After graduating from the Honors Program of the University of Toledo with a B.S. in chemistry, he began graduate school in the Department of Biochemistry at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He continued towards his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at Georgetown University School of Dentistry. There he consistently ranked in the top 5% of his class and discovered his interest in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. He was awarded membership in Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society.
Dr. Mennitt continued his post-graduate training with his internship and residency in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. There he gained training in anesthesia and medicine as well as performing an extensive amount of trauma, orthognathic, and dentoalveolar surgery. He served as chief administrative resident for the department in 1980 prior to entering private practice in suburban Maryland. He remained on staff as a senior attending at the Washington Hospital Center and participated as a part-time clinical instructor in the residency program until 1995.
Currently, Dr. Mennitt is a member of the medical staff at Medstar Montgomery Medical Center where he has served as section chief. He is a member and past president (1995-96) of the Maryland Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillary Surgery (board certified). He is a Fellow of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. He holds membership status in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the Academy of Osseointegration, the American Dental Association, the Maryland State Dental Association, the Middle Atlantic Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and the International Academy for Sports Dentistry.
Dr. Mennitt has a passionate interest in dental implants. He founded and continues to direct the Maryland Implant Society, a "university without walls" to provide high quality continuing education for area dentists. He regularly attends and speaks at surgical seminars, workshops, and conferences. His other clinical interests include dentoalveolar surgery (wisdom teeth), oral pathology, surgical orthodontic procedures and bone grafting. Dr. Mennitt's interest in sports dentistry gained him a position as consulting oral surgeon for the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards professional hockey and basketball teams.
Personally, Dr. Mennitt shares an active family life with his wonderful wife Alice, and their two daughters. He also enjoys family travel, golf, photography, music, and computers.


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Netanyahu has dug himself into a hole in a graveyard full of untruths
By Yvonne Tidley | MEMO | August 15, 2018
Benjamin Netanyahu has dived headlong into the furore engulfing Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, revealing the most blatant meddling to-date by Israel in British politics. What's more, he's done it armed with lies and distortions.
The Israeli Prime Minister blasted Corbyn for apparently paying tribute to those behind the 1972 Munich massacre in which 11 Israeli Olympic athletes were killed. The allegations were thrown at Corbyn after photographs emerged in the right-wing media of him attending a wreath-laying ceremony in 2014 at a cemetery in Tunisia.
Incorrect reports suggested that Corbyn had joined a ceremony eulogising the Palestinians who took part in the Munich atrocity. Their bodies, though, are buried in Libya, where they were flown after being killed by German security forces in an ill-fated attempt to rescue the Israeli athletes. A funeral procession was held from Tripoli's Martyr's Square to Sidi Munaidess Cemetery back in 1972.
While Corbyn protested that the Israeli leader's "claims about my action and words are false," Netanyahu himself had already taken to the social networks. "The laying of a wreath by Jeremy Corbyn on the graves of the terrorists who perpetrated the Munich massacre and his comparison of Israel to the Nazis deserves unequivocal condemnation from everyone – left, right and everything in between," he wrote on Twitter.
The wreath laying in question was actually marking the 1985 air strike by Israel on the Tunisian capital which was condemned around the globe at the time. Details of exactly what took place at the memorial ceremony have been confirmed by Dr Mohammed Shtayyeh, a minister from the Palestinian Authority who stood next to Corbyn in 2014.
Despite the Labour leader's efforts to clear his name, a tsunami of condemnation has been raised on the social networks by supporters of Israel and British politicians, including some within Labour ranks who want to oust Corbyn. The direct involvement of both Israel and Netanyahu in the plot to remove Jeremy Corbyn is now apparent following the Prime Minister's inaccurate contribution to the Twitter storm which has been concocted with a plethora of fake details.
Corbyn was in Tunisia in 2014 for a conference aimed at solidifying relations between the Palestinian factions Fatah, which controls the Palestinian Authority in the West Bank, and Hamas, which has effectively formed the government in the Gaza Strip since it won the 2006 Palestinian elections. During the conference, delegates went to the Palestinian cemetery at Hammam Chott to pay tribute to those killed in the 1985 Israeli air strike on what was then the PLO headquarters.
Eight fighter jets of the Israeli Air Force took part in the raid on 1 October 1985; the operation was codenamed Wooden Leg. The F-15s took off from Tel Nor airbase near Tel Aviv and flew low over the Mediterranean Sea to avoid detection by Egyptian, Libyan and US radar. The six-minute attack on the PLO HQ in the seaside town killed 47 people, including 15 Tunisian civilians, and injured another 65.
The rogue action was condemned worldwide; even British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher joined in by criticising the Israelis, something else that Netanyahu has chosen to forget in his rush to attack Corbyn. The UN Security Council also registered its anger and "condemned vigorously the act of armed aggression" by Israel in Resolution 573 on 4 October. Although the US abstained from the 14-0 vote, it did not use its veto to block the resolution, which branded the deed as an "act of armed aggression perpetrated by Israel against Tunisian territory in flagrant violation of the Charter of the United Nations, international law, and norms of conduct." US President Ronald Reagan changed his original position, and instead of calling the bombing a "legitimate response," he said that it "cannot be condoned."
In their desire not to let the facts spoil a good story, anti-Corbyn individuals and groups have been posturing and gesturing since the Tunisian photographs were published, and calling on Corbyn to resign. Among them has been Home Secretary Sajid Javid, whose Conservative Party has sought to exploit the controversy by choosing — conveniently some might say — to forget Thatcher's words at the time of the Israeli air strike on Tunisia. The late Prime Minister's speech was made on the 40th anniversary of the UN, where she contested the assertion of the then Israeli leader Shimon Peres that the attack was justified.
Archives reveal that at a meeting with Peres, held at the UN Plaza Hotel on 23 October, Thatcher is reported (by Charles Powell) to have said that she had "recoiled" from Israel's attack on Tunis with the killing of many civilians. "There was no legal or historical justification for Israel's occupation of the West Bank. Nor was it right that Israel should now deny the Palestinians the rights which Israel had sought for herself for more than 2,000 years," she added.
For those left in any doubt at her feelings about the issue, the so-called Iron Lady went on to condemn the Israeli air strike during a meeting in the House of Commons on 29 October when — according to Hansard, the official parliamentary record — she was asked during Prime Minister's Questions to comment on the Israeli bombing of Tunis. "We have in fact condemned the attack on Tunis," she told the House.
In conclusion, it is clear that Corbyn did not lay a wreath at the Tunisian graveyard, nor was the event held to commemorate those from the Black September group who carried out the terror attack on Israeli athletes at the 1972 Olympics. Their graves are in Libya.
For Corbyn to travel to Tripoli to lay a wreath at the graves of those responsible for the Munich massacre would be regarded as offensive as, for example, Israeli terrorists and their supporters from Irgun gathering annually at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem to celebrate the killing of 91 people, including 28 Britons, in a bomb attack on 22 July, 1946. Oh, but hang on a minute… that's exactly what has been done in Jerusalem for decades.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) meets with British Prime Minister Theresa May (R) during his official visit in London, UK on 2 November 2017 [UK Prime Ministry/Anadolu Agency]
While most of the perpetrators were not around for the 70th anniversary of the terrorist atrocity in 2016, a plaque was unveiled by former Irgun terror gang members and right-wing politicians at the King David Hotel ten years earlier on the 60th anniversary. It reads: "The hotel housed the Mandate Secretariat as well as the Army Headquarters. On July 22, 1946, Irgun fighters at the order of the Hebrew Resistance Movement planted explosives in the basement. Warning phone calls had been made urging the hotel's occupants to leave immediately. For reasons known only to the British, the hotel was not evacuated and after 25 minutes the bombs exploded, and to the Irgun's regret and dismay 91 persons were killed."
To kill 91 innocent people and then blame the victims for not acting on the warning is deplorable. But to then go on to hold annual gatherings to commemorate the event and even unveil a plaque on the 60th anniversary is even more disturbing. Netanyahu and Britain's anti-Corbyn Lobby should tweet about that.
They won't, of course, because they are fully at ease with Israel acting with impunity. Even, it must be said, to the extent that its Prime Minister commemorates the killing of British citizens by "Jewish terrorists" in 1946, and interferes blatantly in the affairs of an independent sovereign state as part of the efforts to have the leader of Her Majesty's Opposition discredited and thus less likely to win the next General Election. Such interference in British democracy is totally unacceptable; Netanyahu has dug himself into a hole in a graveyard full of untruths, but Britain, as all Members of Parliament must make clear to Israel's lobbyists, is not the United States of America. His words just won't wash here.
UK Labour leader slams Netanyahu's 'false' claims
August 15, 2018 - Posted by	aletho | Deception, Ethnic Cleansing, Racism, Zionism	| Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel, Palestine, UK, Zionism
Whenever Netanyahu makes any condemnation of anyone, you can guarantee there is a high percentage of Propaganda in his message. He cannot make a statement without making outrageous claims, which no one want's to contest for fear of being branded an "Anti-Semite". His record for telling the "truth" is appalling.
Corbyn, on the other hand has a record of being right, and maybe that's why Netanyahu wants to "Demonize" him. As for "The Friends of Israel" in the British Labour Party, they should hang their heads in shame for 'Selling out" their own country, in favour of the "Shitty little country" in the Middle East.
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"Liking" the Vinaite tweet was Greg Carlock, architect of the Green New Deal, Green New Deal research director and senior advisor to Data for Progress, [4] and Manager for Climate Action and Data for World Resources Institute (WRI) where he leads the development of the WRI Climate Program's flagship platform—Climate Watch. [Source] Prior to joining WRI, Carlock worked at USAID on greenhouse gas accounting and data.
Also crafting the Green New Deal is Emily Mangan, policy adviser for Data for Progress and research analyst at World Resources Institute. Mangan provides research support and analysis for the Green New Deal. Prior to joining WRI, Mangan worked at the Council on Foreign Relations. [Source]
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In the early stages of the 17th century, amidst the struggle for power between king and Parliament known as the English Civil War, the Earl of Newcastle marched 10,000 Royalist troops on the Parliamentarian stronghold of Bradford.
In defence of the town, Lord Fairfax advanced with 3,500 men and the two armies met on Adwalton Moor. The overwhelming number of Royalist pikemen eventually forced the Parliamentarians back and when their lines broke, the Royalist cavalry completed the victory.
The victory ensured Royalist control over most of northern England for the rest of that year.
Numbers: Royalists around 10,000, Parliamentarians around 4,000.
Casualties: Royalists negligible, Parliamentarians around 400.


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Kirkin' of the Tartan Service at St Andrew's Church in Auckland
On 30 June 2019, a "Kirkin' of the Tartan" service was held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church in Auckland, attended by the Auckland Clans and representatives of the Scottish Clans Association Auckland Division (SCAAD).
But what is the history behind this ceremony?
According to legend, it goes back to the time after the Battle of Culloden and the suppression of Scottish Highlanders by the Duke of Cumberland. This included the 1746 Act of Proscription, forbidding members of Scottish clans to wear their tartans or their Kilts, play the bagpipes and other Scottish music or speak Gaelic - thus seeking to prevent any further rebellion and assimilate Highlanders into English society by duress.
Determined not to lose all connection with their heritage, Clan members hid their tartans at home and wore a small square of it hidden on their person. Until the Act's repeal in 1782, during their Sunday Church services they would touch the hidden piece of tartan under their clothes when the minister gave the benediction or kirkin', thus rededicating themselves to God and their Scottish heritage.
In fact, while the Kirkin' o' the Tartan service celebrates Scotland and Scottish heritage, it is more likely a purely Scottish-American custom originating with the Rev. Peter Marshall as a way of reminding many Americans of their Scottish ancestors who emigrated due to the Clearances.
Rev Marshall, originally from Coatbridge, Scotland, was Pastor of the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington DC and served as Chaplain of the US Senate. He held prayer services at New York Avenue to raise funds for British war relief. To help with this and to reconnect Scottish-descended Americans with their past, he devised a ceremony called Kirking the Tartan, most likely held for the first time on April 27, 1941 - and so a legend was born. To this day a ceremony is held annually in Washington Cathedral; and many Scottish, Caledonian and St. Andrew's Societies across the United States and Canada hold Kirkin' of the Tartan celebrations – not just in Presbyterian Churches, but also in Episcopalian, Methodist, Roman Catholic and other denominations. They are held year-round, but St. Andrew's Day (November 30th) and Tartan Day (April 6th) are very popular, and Kirkin's are also sometimes held at Scottish Games and Gatherings.
The ceremony involves a roll call of the Clans with Clan representatives presenting their banners, a blessing of the Tartans, and there may be a brief sermon recalling the events of Culloden and the Clearances. It gives those gathered a chance to remember their ancestors and bagpipes are played, featuring tunes such as "Amazing Grace" and "Flowers of the Forest".
Some Clan members are shown here outside the Church with their Clan banners.


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Source water protection focus of group's 'call to action'
Feb. 18, 2015, Westerville, OH – Changes to water quality and
quantity challenge the United States to redouble its efforts to protect its
water resources, said the Source Water Collaborative in a recent report.
The report is entitled A Call to Action: A Recommitment to Assessing and Protecting Sources of Drinking Water.
The Source Water Collaborative (SWC), made up of 22 national organizations including the National
Ground Water Association, issued its call to action in late December in
conjunction with the 40th anniversary of the federal Safe Drinking Water
"Why a call to action now? As a nation we face a host of water
quality and quantity challenges that are both pressing and ongoing.
Persistent threats and challenges, and disastrous chemical spills
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local economies," the SWC said in a news release.
"The public and private costs of inaction can be extensive.
Together, we must consider lessons learned over the past decade and
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Update/improve source water assessments and protection plans to prioritize risks and actions, by leveraging new data and tools.
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As we approach the end of summer, we can begin to look forward to progressively cooler temperatures as we prepare for many fall gardening chores. I must admit that this has been a tough year so far for gardeners, but even tougher on plants. If you can recall coming out of the winter and into spring it began to rain and the pattern continued through spring into early summer. The rain finally subsided, then it seemed to come to a complete halt with most parts of Acadiana gradually experiencing a moderate drought. To top that off, we had above-average temperatures with several days approaching or at one hundred degrees or above.
Combine the actual temperature with the heat index and outdoor chores, including gardening, became downright dangerous with heat advisories leading many weather forecasts. Dan Gill, as a part of his presentation on botany to the new MG Class of 2015, talked about USDA Zones for heat and cold, saying that for many years most Louisiana gardeners primarily paid attention to the cold hardiness zones. Dan pointed out that as gardeners become more educated about weather patterns and how heat impacts plants in the landscape, more attention is being paid to USDA heat zones. He also emphasized that as gardeners we need to focus our attention to the growing conditions plants need to perform, and less on where we want to put plants or what we want them to do. We must not forget that plants have been genetically programmed to require growing conditions and perform like their ancestors. For example, we cannot expect a plant that requires shady growing conditions to survive in full afternoon or western sun. The stress from heat directly impacts plant performances and when compounded by drought conditions, plants can be injured or killed. During the month of July, and so far into August, I've seen more trees and shrubs suffering from die back, defoliation, and death than I've seen in several years. It appears to me a lot of the damage began in the spring with above average rainfall resulting in saturated soils, depriving roots of oxygen, and making roots more susceptible to root rot. Instead of plants being able to recover, they were then exposed to drought conditions and above-average day time temperatures, leading to further stress and decline. Most gardeners are looking forward to fall gardening with the hopes that cooler temperatures and timely rainfall will result in more pleasant working conditions and better plant performances.
On my visits to address the various landscape issues with plants, I'm noticing that many of the plant beds have settled and mulches have decayed and thinned over the summer. Topping the beds with bed builder and adding additional mulch should be included in the list of fall gardening chores. Replenish mulch layers with fresh material to maintain approximately a 2-3 inch thickness in beds. Ideally many people will mulch with what they can get their hands on for free such as leaves or pine straw. If you prefer the look of purchased mulch, put down an inch or two of leaves or pine straw, then top it off with an inch of your favorite purchased mulch. This can save money and still give you the look you desire.
Pecan trees tend to be alternate bearers, that is producing a heavy crop every other year. Pecan trees have relatively brittle wood, having branches that can sometimes break without warning. Pecan trees that are loaded with a heavy crop are prone to limb breakage especially during rain and thunderstorms with gusty winds. Although it is disheartening to see a large branch fall from a pecan tree, there is not much that can be done. It's important to water pecan trees slowly and deeply during this month if it is dry. This will help the nuts finish filling out and also minimize nut drop.
The hurricane season will be kicking into high gear this month. This is the time of the year where you should be evaluating the overall health of shade trees, and prune if needed or remove dead or broken branches. Additionally, if there are dead trees or partially dead trees in the home landscape that threaten a structure, they should be removed.
Chinch bugs can remain active in lawns at this time of year. Look for dead, tan, straw colored areas in the lawn, particularly those areas located in dry sunny areas next to concrete driveways or sidewalks. Generally these areas will get noticeably bigger and these sucking insects move into healthier greener grass which enlarges the area. These areas can be treated with Talstar, Bifenthrin, or Orthene (acephate). It's very important that label directions on pesticides are read and followed carefully.
From now on don't apply any fertilizer containing nitrogen to home lawns. Fertilizing lawns with nitrogen containing fertilizer this late in the year can lead to lush green growth that can increase the problems with a fungus disease called brown patch or large patch. Additionally, nitrogen can slow the grass from going dormant leading to winter injury or winter kill. If you choose to winterize your lawn, the only nutrient applied should be potash. Any winterizing fertilizer containing moderate to high nitrogen should be avoided.
No pruning should be done on spring flowering shrubs such as gardenias, hydrangeas, sasanquas, and azaleas because they've already formed their flower buds and pruning now will reduce the quantity of future blooms.
If you have areas of Virginia Buttonweed in your lawn, as we move into the fall and it approaches maturity, pull as much of it as you can being sure to remove as much of the plant containing seeds as you can. Place all the old plants that you pull up in a garbage bad and discard. This will help to reduce the numbers of seeds that will germinate in your lawn next spring.
Evaluate caladiums - when the plants begin to look less attractive, and two thirds of the leaves have fallen over, it time to dig the tubers. Caladiums may return next year if left in the ground, but it's more reliable to dig them and store them indoors over the winter months. Dig the tubers carefully to minimize bruising leaving the foliage attached. Spread them out in a well ventilated area to dry. When the foliage is dry and brown, remove foliage and store tubers in paper or net bags indoors.
By now most of us are keenly aware of how this rainy weather pattern has caused havoc with gardeners in south Louisiana. Numerous calls that I'm receiving are about problems related to the abundance of moisture that is directly impacting plants in landscapes and gardens. The primary problems are either fungus diseases on the leaves of plants or root rot issues – both of which leads to defoliation or death of shrubs, trees and bedding plants.
Most of the questions involve whether or not anything can be done to address these problems, and my response is always that we need to hope for improved weather conditions. When conditions are favorable for pathogens to become active or once infection takes place, we are limited in what we can do. Applying fungicides in the middle of consistent rainfall is an uphill battle. Additionally it must be understood that leaves that are damaged by fungal infections will not be repaired with the addition of fungicides. Also once a plant suffers root rot, full recovery rarely occurs. Fungicides can slow down and protect undamaged tissue from further infection but these cannot guarantee prevention, especially when conditions are favorable for disease development.
Weed problems in lawns are at an all-time high, especially in lawns where drainage is less than ideal or in areas that received an abundance of rainfall. To control broadleaf weeds in lawns is normally as simple as applying a herbicide that controls broadleaf weeds. If you can recall some of my previous horticulture articles, I cautioned against applying broadleaf herbicides such as Weed B Gon or Weed Free Zone. Both contain a small percentage of 2,4-D. Both are effective, but when temperatures rise into the high 80's or 90's, lawn grass yellowing can rise to unacceptable levels. For broadleaf weed control at this time of the year and with temperatures on the rise, you can apply MSM Turf at the rate of ¼ teaspoon for every two gallons of water (or 1/8 teaspoon per gallon of water), evaluate and repeat in six weeks if needed.
There is a big problem now with dollar weed in lawns primarily because dollar weed favors high moisture and once again we have had our share of rainfall this spring. I need to warn Master Gardeners regarding an issue that has occurred with the application of Scotts Bonus S Southern Weed & Feed 4 on Centipede lawns. Based on Centipede lawns that I've gotten calls about and what Dr. Ron Strahan has seen, there have been serious injuries and death to Centipede lawns treated with this product, especially in early spring. For this reason, Scotts has pulled the product label for the Scotts Bonus S Southern Weed & Feed 4 with Metsulfuron on Centipede lawns. The older formulation of Scott's Weed & Feed contained atrazine – not metsulfuron. Don't apply the Scotts Bonus S Southern Weed & Feed 4 on Centipede lawns. There are no issues with St Augustine lawns or Bermuda Grass lawns, but there have been issues with Centipede lawns. If you or someone you know applied this product to a Centipede lawn and experienced injury or death, contact Scotts' customer service hot line and report the problem.
Problems with crawfish holes and chimneys in lawns have surfaced again this spring. Because of the abundant rainfall, there seems to be more than usual. Many homeowners feel that dirt chimneys interfere with mowing and will dull the blade of lawn mowers. These homeowners are calling and asking for recommendations. There is no pesticide labeled for crawfish control in home lawns. That said, how do we get rid of them? Putting pesticides down holes/burrows can potentially contaminate ground water, plus it's illegal. Pouring bleach down burrows/holes is often ineffective. According to Dr. Greg Lutz, Professor of Aquaculture with the LSU AgCenter, lye seems to work. Putting about a tablespoon full of lye usually does the job. As the lye migrates through the surrounding soil, it turns into harmless by products. BE FOREWARNED: lye is caustic, so wear hand and eye protection when applying.
I received a call from someone asking me why their agapanthus was not blooming or blooming very little. I contacted Dan Gill and Dan expressed the following opinion: If an agapanthus has bloomed very lightly for years, it is probably doing all it can under the conditions it is growing. It is likely just the way that agapanthus will bloom in that location. Flowering habits can but don't normally change patterns following several years of flowering a certain way. Many people think that their agapanthus should bloom more or would like them to bloom more. Agapanthus plants will produce a certain number of flowers regardless of our wishes. All we can do is give them appropriate care, and enjoy the flowers they provide. White is a color sometimes seen in agapanthus, although blue types are more popular. Occasionally a white agapanthus will show up in a planting of blue ones. This likely occurred during potting up by the grower or indicates a spontaneous mutation, or the possibility that a seed falling to the soil has a plant genetically different from the parents (white, for instance, instead of blue). The dark bloom varieties, like Ellamae, tend to bloom later than the light blue types. That could be a reason why a clump may not be blooming now. Another possible reason is if they're growing in too much shade,, or the variety or if they were divided when the clumps were small in size. I usually tell people not to give up until the end of June. This is the very beginning of the blooming season, and some varieties bloom later than others.
I am also getting many calls on small insects congregating in groups on smooth bark trees like crape myrtles. Many of the calls refer to webbing association with these insects. These are bark lice which are scavenger insects that are harmless to trees, so there is no reason to apply an insecticide.


April 2015 has marked the starting point for the PrimeFish project, a research endeavor that will enhance the competitiveness of the European seafood market. Six European research centers and six universities, two SMEs and two universities from Canada and Vietnam have joined their efforts to foster cooperation and knowledge about seafood economics. For four years, with the support of the European program Horizon 2020, this project will possibilite several case studies about high-consumed species, market trends for creating shared value.


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Tech firm tracking road to riches
Seven years ago, Medidata Solutions had eight employees working in a 1,000-square-foot office in midtown. Today, the software company boasts a staff of 434 and satellite offices in Edison, N.J., Houston, London and Tokyo.
Medidata is one of the city's fastest-growing homegrown technology firms, having carved out a prominent place in a growing field: development of software used by pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device researchers to collect and manage data in clinical trials. It has raised $20 million in venture capital funding and has set its sights on an initial public offering.
"We have experienced tremendous growth," says Tarek Sherif, Medidata's chief executive as well as a co-founder. "Our vision is to change the clinical development landscape."
Demand drivers
Medidata, which sells multiyear subscriptions to its proprietary Web-based system, reported 2006 bookings of $129 million — nearly double those of 2005. The privately held firm declines to provide more detailed financial figures or disclose its revenue.
Its success has been fueled by the need to speed the development and introduction of new drugs and devices by using software to automate each step of the clinical trial process.
By year-end, software will be used to manage data in half of clinical trials worldwide, versus just 20% in 2004, according to research firm Health Industry Insights. Medidata and other electronic data capture providers are expected to generate $358 million in global revenues this year, 15% more than in 2006.
Until Medidata and Phase Forward, in Waltham, Mass., emerged as the market leaders, most companies that used software for trials relied on homegrown technology or a hodgepodge of providers.
Phase Forward, which went public in 2004, reported revenue of $107 million last year, at least 75% of which came from its electronic data capture business. Chief Executive Bob Weiler calls Medidata a major competitor. "We know we lose customers to them," he says.
Medidata, which expects to increase staff by 25% to 30% this year, needs to grow to meet demand. Since 2002, the firm has raised over $20 million and is now mulling a bigger strike. Medidata recently hired an investment bank to explore an IPO, and analysts say the firm is likely to register for one this year. It would be the first Manhattan software firm to go public since the dot-com crash.
Only viable option
Though the market doesn't have a big appetite for software IPOs, an offering might be Medidata's only viable option. Analysts say the firm isn't a good merger or acquisition target, because its asking price is high and the field has few players.
"The public equity market provides the best vehicle for Medidata to grow," says Chris Connor, senior research analyst at Health Industry Insights.
Also weighing in favor of an IPO is the fact that drug companies, a big part of Medidata's customer base, prefer to deal with public companies because of the financial transparency.
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1 MILLION U.S. CHILDREN WENT TO BED WITHOUT DINNER IN 2009
Nov 16, 2010 | Today's News | Public Outreach | Additional Research
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report this week that illustrates the staggering level of food insecurity in this country. In fact, the report indicates that in 2009, as many as 15% of U.S. households, that's 17.4 million families, lacked enough money to feed themselves at some time last year. Even more unbelievable is that 6.8 million of those families, representing about 1 million children, missed meals regularly in 2009 due to financial troubles.
These numbers, however large, have evidently stabilized after the tremendous jump that started back in 2006 and grew during the recent recession. USDA Under Secretary Kevin Concannon was attributed in a Los Angeles Times story as saying that the findings underscore the importance of federal and state programs to create a safety net to help families and children access food during sour economic times.
That term sounds familiar…a "safety net to help families" is pretty darn similar to a "safety net to help family farmers."
The survey results came amid growing concern about the demand for federal food subsidies. This month, USDA officials announced that the number of Americans getting food stamps hit a record of 42.4 million in August, a 17% gain year over year. Subsidies provided under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) jumped in July by a similar amount, 17.5%. That equates to about 1 in 8 Americans receiving food stamps.
Understanding the social implications of this situation are vast, we'll respectfully put that discussion aside for now and think about the implications this situation will bring to the upcoming Farm Bill debate.
Consider this: ag programs comprise only 2.15% of the Federal Budget. Yes, that's right, less than 3% of all monies in the budget go to agriculture. AND THAT INCLUDES NUTRITION AND FOOD AID PROGRAMS like the food stamp (SNAP) and WIC programs.
That 2.15% of the budget breaks down like this in the Farm Bill: 1.62% goes to nutrition and food aid programs, .19% goes to crop insurance, .15% goes to conservation programs, and the remaining .15% goes to commodity programs.
All that considered, how do you think the new Congress will look at the 2012 Farm Bill? Despite their relative small portion of the cost, can farm program payments be maintained and defended in this climate?
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I would appear to be a glutton, not for punishment but for really good food. Post a weekend in Wellington for Wellington on a Plate and our second annual NZ Food Bloggers Conference I found myself back in Auckland and at Cook the Books for a cooking class - A Taste of Persia.
I couldn't miss this one as it has been a long time coming, a case of the third time is indeed a charm. I was curious, as I'm not familiar with the cuisine and flavours of Persia, but a feeling that it could only be fragrant and exotic and it was with saffron, dried limes, cinnamon, dried rose buds and fresh herbs.
Iranian or Persian cuisine is one of the world's oldest and shares history and ingredients with its neighbours the Mediterranean and Iraq leading to fragrant, aromatic dishes that meld sweet and savoury in some wonderfully flavourful and exotic dishes.
First up za'atar, a Middle Eastern spice blend made with toasted sesame seeds, dried herbs, sumac and salt. The blend of herbs and proportions vary from region to region so flavours can range from nutty to tangy to more herbal to salty, so blend to suit your own taste. Whip up a batch in no time and it will keep for up to 6 months.
Place the sesame seeds in mortar and pestle along with the salt which will help get the grinding going. Grind and then add all the other ingredients and mix well to combine. Store in an air tight container in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.
In Iran za'atar it is often mixed with olive oil and spread on flat bread for breakfast or used as a dipping spice for bread. It is also used to spice up meat and vegetables or sprinkled on labneh or even scattered over fried eggs. So most definitely a versatile little spice blend to have on hand. I am also thinking za'atar roasted potatoes would go down a treat alongside the Sunday roast.
I can also attest that it is terribly moreish mixed with olive oil and mint and spread over flatbreads. They will most definitely be a regular for the upcoming BBQ season.
Another tasty morsel was the smokey aubergine with tomato, a rustic spread with roasted aubergine, tomato, coriander, cayenne, garlic and olive oil. This would also be good with the aforementioned flatbreads.
Next up Persian Potato Pancakes or Kookoo. Potato and pancakes, for me that can only be a good thing and these were indeed good, well more than good. They are like an exotic potato scone. Yes, in Scotland we can even make scones from potato. It was a regular from my Dad on a Sunday afternoon. Left over potatoes, mashed, add a little butter and roll out before frying and then slathering in more butter....need I say more??
For this more exotic variation potatoes are boiled, shredded and mixed with coriander, turmeric, saffron and garlic before being shaped in to patties and fried until golden brown. Served with a cucumber yogurt sauce sprinkled with rose buds for an exotic note, these were almost as moreish as the flat breads. A love of potatoes is inbuilt in to my Celtic genes so I don't think there was ever any doubt that I could scoff quite a lot of these.
But there's more, of course there's more! One never, ever goes hungry at Cook the Books. And pre the finale as it were a Persian Zucchini Frittata or Kuku Kadoo. This is no ordinary frittata, turmeric and ginger make it something quite special and elevate the zucchini to something a little exotic, so one to bookmark for the Summer zucchini glut. A perfect lunch served alongside a Shirazi Salad. A bright, fresh mix of cucumber, red onion, parsley and tomatoes dressed with olive oil and lemon juice.
And for the grand finale Albaloo Polo, loving all these names. What is albaloo polo, well that would be Sour Cherry Rice which is not only a stunning and vibrant centre piece but oh so flavourful. Rice is cooked (perfectly) with saffron to deliver an vibrant yellow hue and an earthy depth, that is then layered with sour cherries and toasted almonds.
Alongside the rice Fesenjoon which is one of the oldest recipes, its history dating back to the time of the Persian Empire. Duck or chicken is cooked in a rich and potent pomegranate and walnut sauce. Turmeric, cardamom, dried limes, saffron, allspice and cinnamon add layers and layers of flavour.. Certainly fit for an exotic feast!
Gorgeous!! I have a Za'atar grilled salmon up on the blog right now as a part of my Mid. Eastern BBQ so this caught my attention. Some lovey recipes here that I want to try!
Thanks Meeta, that salmon sounds delicious, loving anything at the moment with za'atar.
Oh wish I'd been there, sounds and looks so exotic.
Love the post! I never tried to eat some Persian cuisine and it is really interesting to see these treats. I will surely looks for more recipes to try. Brilliant post!
Thanks Jill, such an interesting cuisine, & so exotic...I love it.
Sounds delicious - will definitely look out some Persian cook books to add some spice to our table.
Thanks Julie, Oh yes would be a great way to spice things up!


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Pahela Baisakh fervour grips The Hague
To celebrate Bangla New Year more than 700 people gathered at the Bangladesh House in the Netherlands today. Apart from large number of expatriate Bangladesh community, Deputy Mayor of the Hague Mr. Rabin Baldewsing, Foreign Ministry officials, Ambassadors of India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Yemen, Afghanistan, Mexico and South Africa, local media, leaders and members of Netherlands Awami-League were present in the celebration. The day long programme began with the traditional Mangal Shovajatra (New Year Peace Rally). This year the theme of the shovajatra was 'Culture for Humanity', both expatriate Bangladesh community and foreign dignitaries participated in the rally with joy and festivity. NRBs from the Netherlands and other parts of Europe joined the celebration.
'Bangladesh House'- the residence of Bangladesh Ambassador was beautifully decorated with traditional motifs, alpona, balloons, festoons, posters, flowers to showcase the Bengali culture. Bangladesh origin adults and children were adorned in colourful traditional outfits to invigorate the Boishakhi flavour.
In his speech, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed Belal, Ambassador of Bangladesh in The Netherlands highlighted that celebration of Bangla New Year is no more limited in the boundary of Bangladesh, this universal celebration reveals the enrich cultural heritage of Bangladesh. This secular festival rejuvenates us with the light of new hope. He urged expatriate Bangladesh community to act as a networker. NRBs were requested to represent cultural heritage of Bangladesh in their destination country and disseminate knowledge and experience gathered in the Netherlands for the development of our beloved motherland. Ambassador urged all to contribute towards realising the dream and aspiration of Father of the Nation Sheikh Mujibur Rahman while sharing of Bangladesh's graduation from LDC status to a middle income country. Later, Ambassadors and foreign dignitaries were invited on the stage to address the audience saying 'Shuvo Noboborsho' in Bangla and in their own language.
Mr. Siddiqur Rahman, President of BGMEA, who was present as a special guest, urged NRBs to help sustaining the momentum of development journey in the country.
In his speech H.E. Mr. Rabin Baldewsingh, Deputy Mayor of The Hague congratulated all Bangalee on the occasion of New Year and appreciated Embassy of Bangladesh for different initiatives to promote culture and tradition of Bangladesh. He also mentioned that today's large presence resembles the solidarity of Bangalee.
He appreciated the secular display of Bangladeshi culture in the Netherlands and termed Embassy of Bangladesh as a model Embassy in The Hague.
Cultural performances of local Bangali artists were intrinsic part of the celebration. Bangladesh origin children and adult performers presented spell bound cultural performances. 'Trimatrik' a musical band of NRBs fascinated the audience with their presentation of Bangla song. In the afternoon, a team of guest artists led by renowned singers Ms. Haimanti and Mr. Sandipan enthralled the Bangladesh House. Their magical performance engaged the audience in long lasting rhythm of popular Bangla songs.
Besides enjoying cultural performances and traditional food, few enthusiastic NRBs gave stalls where ladies and children got mehedi and face paint and traditional snacks and drinks were served. In Lunch, Embassy served traditional boishakhi food for all guests. Sweets of different kinds, cakes, pithas etc. were also served to the guests.
Overall, both foreign guests and NRBs expressed their happiness and satisfaction and enjoyed a day full of dance music and food.
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Robert Allan Caro (ur. 30 października 1935 w Nowym Jorku) – amerykański dziennikarz i autor biografii Roberta Mosesa i byłego prezydenta USA Lyndona B. Johnsona.

Po wielu latach pracy jako reporter, w 1974 r. Caro opublikował The Power Broker biografię nowojorskiego urbanisty i polityka Roberta Mosesa. Praca ta została wybrana przez wydawnictwo Modern Library do zestawienia 100 najważniejszych prac literatury faktu XX wieku. Od tego czasu napisał cztery z planowanych pięciu tomów biografii Lyndona B. Johnsona The Years of Lyndon Johnson.

Robert A. Caro zdobył dwie nagrody Pulitzera w dziedzinie biografii i autobiografii (w 1975 r. za The Power Broker i w 2003 r. za Master of the Senate: The Years of Lyndon Johnson), zdobył również dwie nagrody National Book Awards (w tym jedną za całokształt twórczości).

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 1974 The Power Broker: Robert Moses and Fall of New York
 1982 The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path to Power
 1990 The Years of Lyndon Johnson: Means of Ascent
 2002 The Years of Lyndon Johnson: Master of the Senate
 2012 The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Passage of Power
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