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Hand Woven Jewelry
Unique, Colorful, Lightweight Jewelry Woven with
Silk and Metallic Sewing Threads
Welcome to the Rainbow Weavings Web page. Rainbow Weavings is a one woman, home based jewelry business located in the Texas Hill Country, that has been in existence since 1985.
I specialize in hand crafting and selling miniature weavings that can be worn as earrings or pendants. These minature weavings are part of the South American god's eye tradition. Each earring is started with a straight piece of wire. The wire is spun into a coil, stretched, cut and shaped by hand to form each frame or "loom".
Each frame is then woven by hand into 3 to 6 layers, each layer completed separately. The use of pure silk thread produces a lovely iridescent sheen, and metallic threads are used to add a bit of sparkle This Unique, Colorful and Light Jewelry will invite many compliments!
Choose from many beautiful color combinations or design your own!
The pictures below will give you a small sample or visit the earring page.
Ordering Information
please make checks or money orders payable to:
Rainbow Weavings
414 South Loop Dr.
Blanco, TX 78606
Visa and Master card also accepted
I'll need to know your name, shipping adress, phone number and/or e-mail addess.
For custom orders I'll need to know size, frame color and 3 to 6 thread colors starting from the center to the outside edge, also what color (gold or silver) top knot.
Add $3 for french wires. No charge for clip on's (non-pierced)
Please specify earing size
Pendants are half the price of a pair of earrings. Add $10 for a gold fill or sterling chain.
Add $4 to each order for Shipping and Handling
Texas residents add 7.25% sales tax
Thank you!
Sizes and Prices
3 Layer Earrings 5 and 6 Layer Rainbow Earrings
Petite $26 Petite $32
1"long x 3/4" wide 1" long x 3/4" wide
Small $28 Small $34
1 1/4" long x 3/4 wide 1 1/4" long x 3/4" wide
Medium $32 Medium $36
1 3/4 " long x 1" wide 1 3/4" long x 1" wide
Large $34 Large is not available
2" Long x 1 1/4" wide in rainbow designs
Extra-Petite Weavings with Natural Stone Beads
*Pendants are half the price of a pair of earrings*
Gold fill or sterling silver chains are available for $10 each with the purchase of a pendant


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February 18th 2020
Black & White Stripe
50% Sale Price: £159.00Price outside EU: £133
Rundholz Mainline Collection extremely low, drop crotch trousers, almost no legs at all, design 001, black and white stripes. Elasticated, gathered waist, pull on style. 2 angled side pockets. Long skirt-like shape with short, curved legs, with curved, finished hems. Panel construction with stripes at different angles. The rear has a folded panel. Beautiful summer trousers that goes with the shirt in the same fabric.
- 60% Cotton 40% Viscose
- Black & White Stripe
- Corniche Ref: cor5465-421w
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The U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau IS CURRENTLY CONDUCTING SURVEYS IN HAWAII. The American Community Survey is just one of the studies that the Census does on an on going basis.
Next week the Census Bureau will be releasing more information for Arkansas, Hawaii, Iowa and Maryland.
Next week, the U.S. Census Bureau will release the 2010 Census Summary File 2 for Arkansas, Hawaii, Iowa and Maryland. During December through April, the Census Bureau will provide statistics for states on a flow basis. These Summary File 2 tables will add a new layer of detail to the population and housing topics released last year from the 2010 Census. Information, such as relationship and homeownership, previously available only for an area's entire population will now be available for specific race and ethnic groups in that community.
Summary File 2 will be available for up to 331 population groups and each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The information will be available for a variety of geographic areas, down to the census tract level.
The Summary File 2 for these states will be available on an embargoed basis for accredited media who are registered for access Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. The embargo will be lifted and the information released publicly Thursday, March 1 at 12:01 a.m.
To apply for embargo access, go to our Newsroom at http://www.census.gov/newsroom and click on "Embargoed Releases." Please review the Embargo Policy carefully before submitting the embargo registration form.
Online Press Kit:
For more information about the release of Summary File 2, please visit http://2010.census.gov/news/press-kits/sf2/summary-file-2.html.
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Occoquan Shops
Occoquan is a terrific place to visit when your in the mood to shop! Parking is abundant and free and you can walk to over 100 shops and restaurants. Watch the video and check out the map to plan your trip.
Occoquan Shop Website Directory
Antiques & Home Decor:
Glory Be
The Cottage at Occoquan
Personally Yours
Village Americana Furniture
VanEch Studio
Artaville Oriental Rugs
Willow Street Decor
Galleries/Art Studios
Artists' Undertaking Gallery
Mill Street Studio
Art a la Carte
The Loft Art Center & Gallery
Sincerely Yours Stained Glass Studio
Red Events & Art Shop
Paint Your Heart Out
Details of Occoquan
Labella Bridal & Consignment Boutique
Boat Sales, Charters & Clubs
Dominion Yachts
Carefree Boat Club
Rivershore Charters
Jerry's Occoquan Jewelers
Quinn's Goldsmith
Touch of Gold Fine Jewelry
Zamora Jewelers
The Secret Jewelry Garden
Accolades Florist
The Bloomin Iris
Union Street Guitar Works
True Love Always (TLA) Tattoo Studio
The Preservation Station
RE/MAX Executives
Specialty Shops
Polka Dot Divas
Patriot Scuba
The Golden Goose
So Bohemian
Occoquan Vapor Shop
Tastefully Yours
Puzzle Palooza
Off the Beading Path
Attic Treasures & Sew Easy Sewing School
The Irish Collection
Fetch Pet Bakery
Spiral Creations
Colonial Books & Gifts
Hawthorne House Fine Paper
13 Magickal Moons
DiaperCake Bear
Dansk Day Spa at Occoquan
Hair Studio 14
Soaring Spirit Yoga Studio
TJ Hair FX
Dermabelle Salon & Spa
Pin Curls Beauty Salon
Joy of Being
We are always in the process of collecting and updating our information about Occoquan Shops. If you would like to send us information about your shop, please contact us.


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Home care rules must change, says father of disabled child
A little girl at the centre of a controversy over home care is at the Janeway Children's hospital today after a long and difficult drive across the island on Monday.
Her father, John Rogers, drove Kallei, 2, to the Janeway from Stephenville Monday as a protest. He says government needs to make rule changes so his daughter can live at home.
"Sometimes policies were made and things change. This policy needs to change," said Rogers. "To be forced into poverty just to exist is wrong."
CBC first brought you the Rogers family's story last Friday.
Kallei uses a ventilator to breathe, she is tube-fed, and she needs intense 24-hour care.
The Rogers family used to pay $400 a month for their share of the cost of round-the-clock home care workers. Since Kallei's mother found a full-time job, Rogers said the family must pay $2,100.
"We're not trying to say we're not trying to pay anything. We're not trying to say we're not willing to pay more than we did before," said Rogers. "But $2,100 in my household is a lot of money. "
Options bleak
Rogers said his family could not afford to pay that monthly bill, so he was forced to bring his daughter to the Janeway where he estimates Kallei's care will cost $1,500 a day.
Rogers said the other option would be for his wife to quit her job. That would lower their home care bill, but the family would have to survive on his modest salary.
"To raise a handicapped child, there's a little bit more to it than just sitting in the corner and watching the tv all day," said Rogers. "That's disgusting, and she needs more than that."
"We need another house. We need a house that's suitable for a wheelchair and for her. We can't do it on my income. We need two salaries."
Officials sympathetic, but rules are rules
Rogers said that while government officials have been sympathetic, they have told him since his family has two incomes, rules are rules.
Rogers said he plans to stay at the Ronald McDonald House to be near his daughter for the short term, and to wait and see whether government will have a change of heart in his family's situation.


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Ocho Rios exodus
Carnival ships mega liners to Falmouth Pier
Janet Silvera, Senior Gleaner Writer
Jamaica's former cruise ship capital, Ocho Rios, will for the first time in several years welcome only cruise liners to its port, as Carnival Cruise Lines moves its mega liners to Royal Caribbean's Falmouth Port next summer.
Ocho Rios will have an average of three ships per month.
The move will see Falmouth receiving almost 100,000 passengers from the Carnival Breeze.
Ocho Rios' cruise ship numbers have dwindled since the construction of the Falmouth Pier, resulting in the closure of many retail businesses. Harassment is being blamed for the current situation.
"Next summer will be worst in 20 years," bemoans local businessman Joey Issa.
"Ocho Rios, 15 to 20 years ago, boasted more than 800,000 cruise ship passengers annually. Those numbers have dropped to 400,000," said Issa.
He added that those numbers will be reduced significantly with one ship calling sporadically in summer 2015.
"The situation needs to be addressed immediately," said Issa, while participating in a Gleaner Editors' Forum at the Mystic Ridge in Ocho Rios last Wednesday.
Summer business commences about the end of April and winds up between the end of October and the first week of November.
"With the demand for the Mediterranean, the summers have become much longer," said head of cruise shipping at the Port Authority of Jamaica, William Tatham. He admits that Ocho Rios will experience a significant drop in its numbers, and so will several other destinations in the Caribbean.
Tatham said Falmouth will receive an average of 10,000 to 12,000 passengers per week next summer, while Ocho Rios may welcome approximately 2,700 passengers three times per month.
Inevitably, he said, a great number of the Carnival passengers will end up in Ocho Rios owing to the attractions that the cruise line does business with.
"They will be using attractions such as Dunn's River, Mystic Mountain and Dolphin Cove. However, the retail operators may be the ones mainly affected," said Tatham, adding that talks are ongoing with Carnival to have them return to the tourist resort.
"We are very optimistic that changes will come about with the implementation of the Ministry of Tourism of Entertainment's anti-harassment committee," said Tatham.
His comments were bolstered by statements made by Senior Superintendent of Police Yvonne Martin Daley, who says she and her team have had successes in the parish of St Ann through the help of the community.
"Over the past year, we have seen a significant reduction in crime, and we are getting the citizens to work with us," she said during the forum.
The PAJ's 2013-2014 annual report, which was recently tabled in Parliament, indicates that of the total cruise passengers who visited Jamaica in 2013, the Port of Falmouth received 615,857 passengers, or 50 per cent, and the Port of Montego Bay received 223,102 passengers, or 18 per cent. The Port of Ocho Rios received 400,680 passengers, or 32 per cent, a decline of 4.2 per cent relative to the previous year.
During the 2013-2014 fiscal year, a total of 363 cruise ships called at Jamaican ports, nine calls fewer than the previous fiscal year. Of this total, 144 vessels, or 39 per cent, visited Falmouth; 133 cruise vessels, or 37 per cent, called at the Port of Ocho Rios; and Montego Bay welcomed 82 cruise liners, or 22.6 per cent of the total. The remaining ports welcomed five cruise vessels, or 1.4 per cent.


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Senior QB Quincy Barnes completed 7 of 16 passes for 179 yards with a touchdown pass along with running for a score as the Warriors captured their record seventh league championship, breaking a tie with Susan Wagner and Bayside.
Erasmus Hall, which Erasmus Hall lost for the fourth consecutive year in the championship game, had defeated Curtis 39-20 in the opening week of the season.
"We just finished out the right way. We did it the right way," Barnes said. "We lost the first game of the season and it wasn't pretty. We just cleaned it up and stayed the course."
Lawton, a Stony Brook recruit who missed three late-season games with an ankle sprain, scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 50-yard carry with :46 left in the third quarter. Shamar Logan (101 rushing yards) of Erasmus Hall countered with a 26-yard TD run with 6:13 to play, but Curtis senior lineman Dakar Edwards stopped Logan short of the end zone on the conversion attempt the keep the score 36-35.
More football: We'll finalize our New York State Sportswriters Association rankings and post them Wednesday evening.
Milestone win: North Salem boys basketball coach Henry Sassone earned his 400th win with a 76-68 victory at Westlake. It was the Tigers' season opener.
"I enjoyed the moment because it makes me reflect on all the kids who played here at North Salem and the two years I coached at Tuxedo," said Sassone, the North Salem AD who is in his 33rd season of coaching. "They were all instrumental in the 400 wins. I've had the honor to experience it from the sideline, which has been great."
Kennedy Catholic transfer Mike Ryan led the winners with 18 points to go with seven rebounds and six assists. Kendrick Tchoua, a 6-foot-6 junior who moved from Baltimore, had 16 points and 15 rebounds in his North Salem debut.
• K.C. Ndefo had a triple-double for Abraham Lincoln in a 94-70 win over Paul Robeson in PSAL action. Ndefo finished with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 10 blocks.
Quick work: Niskayuna's Peter Meshkov pinned his opponent from Tamarac in five seconds in a 152-pound match in Saturday wrestling action at Columbia High.
"I definitely wasn't expecting it," Meshkov said. "The pin was mostly instinctual. We shook hands and it happened."
The win broke the Niskayuna record for fastest pin by three seconds. Andy Seras, who went on to become a two-
"We shook hands and stepped forward," Meshkov said. "I got an underhook and felt the kid wasn't giving any pressure back. I stepped through and hip-tossed him. I had weight on his chest. I put my chest on his and went for the pin."
Said coach Shaun Neely: "It's close to impossible to pin someone that fast, but I saw it with my own eyes. It was one fluid motion. Step, throw, and the ref was there to call it."
Meshkov went 7-0 for the weekend with five pins, including falls in 35 and 43 seconds.
The National Federation of State High School Associations lists eight instances of pins recorded in three seconds, none in New York.
Eight-man summit: Seven of the 11 New York State Public High School Athletic Association sections were represented last week a meeting in Syracuse to discuss the future of eight-man football, which made a limited return to the state this fall in Central New York.
"It was to see what questions are out there," NYSPHSAA Executive Director Robert Zayas told The Daily Gazette. "It was to clear up misconceptions, discuss eight-man rules, the number of players, the size of the field. Different things like that."
Just 12 players are required to field an eight-man team as opposed to the minimum of 16 needed for the 11-man format, thus making it more attractive in an era of declining enrollments and waning interest in football in some districts.
"It's a chance for a school to save their program and have their own identity," Section 2 Executive Director Ed Dopp said. "In Syracuse, it was do this or lose your program. They made it work."
Added Zayas: "A big thing with dwindling numbers in school districts is finding a way to get kids to play sports," Zayas said. "When kids play they tend to get better grades. There are less discipline problems. They go to school."
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Pol Espargaro may have raced in Texas last year but speaking after the opening session of the weekend the Spaniard made it clear that the track is very different on a MotoGP bike.
When asked by Crash.net how difficult it was to adapt to the track on the bigger bike the reigning Moto2 champion laughed that, "It's too stressful! In MotoGP the corners come too fast!" Espargaro ended the opening session 11th fastest but saw plenty of reasons of to be encouraged by his performance:
"I was really stressed in the first practice because I had the feelings of Moto2 and I had never been here [on the MotoGP bike] and too many corners are together," said Espargaro. "If you do one corner bad it means that you do the other one bad too. But it looks pretty good because we are not too far from the first Yamaha, Marquez is in another world here, but we're 0.7s from Valentino so for the first practice having not been here is not bad."
When asked what made the track so difficult Espargaro echoed the thoughts of many riders from last year as they learned the track:
"The three, four, five corners that are linked together are for sure the hardest. If you do the first one wrong you are completely lost two corners later. That part of the track is especially difficult and then in T4 in the long corner [the triple apex right hander] you never see the end of the corner. It's so difficult to take the good line."
The physical nature of the track provides a challenge for the riders but it was clear after the session that the mental strain of riding around the 3.426 miles circuit also takes a toll on the rider:
"It's difficult to relax after the first corner because after it you are so tired. I'm actually more tired because I'm too nervous and stressed on the bike; I'm braking where I don't have to brake and accelerating too much in places. Now after FP1 I'm tired because I'm too stressed but after next practice I should be much smoother and it will be easier. I followed Dovi at the start and I was relaxed but after I tried to be alone and I was faster but I was braking too much and wasn't smooth."


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Any day of the week, we take quality over quantity. With a new collection of nail and lip colors to supplement an already incredible skincare line, David Arbuthnot, founder of clean beauty brand, CONTEXT SKIN, gives us the power to choose both. We met Arbuthnot this week at Chillhouse, a cool downtown cafe and spa, to test out the moisturizing lip lacquers and put the latest line of 5-free vegan nail polishes to the test with a manicure. We chose Panama, a high-shine beige nude; Totally chic for summer.
After admiring our shiny nails and softened lips, we bombarded Arbuthnot with a few questions to get the details on this clean ingredient, unisex beauty line.
The Moment: These colors are so versatile, but still feel like a statement. What was your inspiration behind this collection?
Arbuthnot: CONTEXT has always been about essential products and colors. I wanted this collection to be about nudes, neutrals and blush tones that compliment each other and have a calming soft effect.
The Moment: Why was it important for you to create a line that's vegan, gluten free and paraben free?
Arbuthnot: We launched as a unisex skincare brand. Our skin care products are formulated with antioxidants, herbal extracts, and essential oils. As we have expanded to color, nails, and home, we've stayed true to our core brand values. Our customers trust that all our products are safe and healthy for them to use.
The Moment: You used to work at Dior, how did the experience influence you in starting your own line?
Arbuthnot: Working in the luxury business teaches you the importance of quality in all aspects of your business, from the ingredients to the packaging to the marketing. The products and the brand message to the consumer need to be clear and always stay the course.
The Moment: When you think about the Context girl or guy, who is that person? What do they like to do in their spare time?
Arbuthnot: I hope they are interested in minimal design aesthetic and living a clutter free lifestyle. Fitness, Music, Design and Travel take up their free time!
The Moment: How do you define beauty?
Arbuthnot: For me, beauty is about acceptance, just feeling comfortable and confident.


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Elisea B. (Baca) McClure
b. Dec. 25, 1879, N.M. Territory
d. Feb. 15, 1955, Prescott, Az.
COD: Cerebral hemorrhage
w/o Julian McClure
d/o Jesus M. & Maria (Sanchez) Baca
Note: Resided in Az. 51 years, last residing in Prescott, Az. for 4 years.
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Hampton Funeral Home, Prescott, Az.
Burial: Feb. 18, 1955
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Record #: 23539
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A Florida woman "baffled" veteran police officers when she "live-streamed" herself driving drunk. The woman is alleged to have used the smartphone "app" Periscope (which allows users to upload a live-stream video to the internet that other individuals can see) to document her drunk-driving experience. The woman is accused of stating she was "super drunk . . . I am really drunk . . . I am super drunk right now in a place that I really don't want to be." Using landmarks that were visible in the woman's video, police were able to locate the woman and she was eventually arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Your Smartphone Can Be Your Worst Enemy
It is amazing how much technology has changed in such a short amount of time. Many people carry smartphones with them and use applications and programs to document and record nearly every facet of their daily lives. Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter allow users to inform others about the user's thoughts and/or whereabouts in real time, fitness or mapping applications can pinpoint the user's location at any given moment, and even pictures taken using a smartphone can document the time and location at which the picture was taken. Unfortunately, if you committed a crime all of this information can find its way into law enforcement hands if you are not careful. Your alibi defense that you were somewhere else when a crime happened can be destroyed if police are able to open your fitness app and see where you really were at the time of the crime.
Can I Protect the Information in My Smartphone?
You do have a privacy interest in the contents of your cellular telephone and any apps you may have loaded onto your smartphone. This requires law enforcement officers to obtain a search warrant based on probable cause before they would be able to attempt to access your cell phone. There is an important exception to this warrant requirement, however: consent. That is, if you give officers consent to search your phone, or tell them that they can view your cell phone's content, then you are relieving law enforcement officers of their obligation to show a judge that probable cause exists to believe a crime has been committed and that evidence related to the crime might be found on your cell phone.
Once officers obtain consent or a search warrant for your cellular phone, officers may then attempt to access the phone and its contents. You are not under any legal obligation at any time to provide any password to law enforcement officers.
Contact a South Florida Criminal Defense Attorney
When you are arrested and/or charged with a crime, contact experienced and skilled Miami criminal defense attorney Jeffrey S. Weiner right away. You can waive or give up important legal rights and harm or hinder your defense to your criminal charges if you act without first consulting with an attorney. Contact Jeffrey S. Weiner today and seek his assistance and expertise by calling (305) 670-9919.


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These are some of the trips I went on and the rest will just be added as single posts on the blog as it all is one continuos journey:
|Trans Mongolian Railway (21. feb-10.mar):
Countries visited(and duration): Russia, Mongolia, China (17 days)Read more on this link.
Island hopping in the Pacific (10. mar-25.mar):
Countries visited (and duration): Philippines, Palau, Micronesia, Marshall Islands, USA/Hawaii (15 days)
Read more on this link.
Traveling independently in Northern South America (25.mar-14.apr):
Countries visited(and duration): Colombia, Ecuador, Peru (20 days)
Read more on this link.
Traveling through Western South America with G- Adventures:(14.apr-13.may):
Countries visited(and duration): Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay (30 days)
Read more on this link.
Traveling through Eastern South America with Dragoman(12.may-1.jun):
Countries visited (and duration): Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil (19 days)
Read more on this link.
Trip summary: This was an organized tour with Drifters called Southern Circle, with a duration of 24 days
Countries visited: South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Mosambique.
Read more on this link.
Trip summary: On this trip I was country hopping through most of the Gulf States in the Arab Peninsula.
Countries visited: Oman, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait
Read more on this link.
Trip summary: On this trip me and my girlfriend spent 3,5 months traveling through South East Asia.
Countries visited: Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Burma, Malaysia and Singapore.
Read more on this link.
Trip summary: On this trip I travelled by myself from Aberdeen in Scotland to Istanbul in Turkey on a one month interrail pass.
Countries visited: United Kingdom, France, Spain, Austria, Hungary, Serbia, Bulgaria and Turkey
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If you have ever watched TV shows like "This Old House" or "Fixer-Upper" You'll immediately grasp the premise behind Leverage Unlimited. Instead of rebuilding houses or working on gut rehabs, we restore businesses. The pace of change in business transformation continues to increase. Many established companies struggle to adapt to different ways of communicating with a new generation of customers. Staying relevant in the digital age demands your organization work to retool, retrain and streamline your business operations.
We work with businesses who want to return to the success they once enjoyed and rediscover their loyal customers. A new generation of customers is waiting to discover your products and services. We can help you define your customers' journey. We want to know how prospects discover and gain trust in your company. Our goal is to make working with you so easy, the purchase question always leads to yes.


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I am a qualified teacher and love getting outside the classroom and teaching things that students don't usually experience!
Whilst you will find me most of the time running the business side of She Maps, there is nothing better that reconnecting with our cause and true purpose and that is getting into schools and the community to run our programs. It is through running the programs that I learn so much about what we are doing and the impact we are achieving. It is also a whole lot of fun!
My experience teaching in schools, coaching various sports and leading soldiers in the Army, gives me a different perspective to bring to our programs and the students or teachers for the day.


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The Vagra is a powerful symbol in the Buddhist world as the diamond thunderbolt of wisdom that cuts through ignorance in a flash of light – The Vagra handles of the newly installed power station at Ngahere Hou represent a great way to open the doors to our new solar power I think! Our place… Continue reading Empowered!
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Behind the Vail
My little painting of the Aspens in Vail is now winging its way to New York, sold at the fundraising auction during my latest Diamond Approach Retreat. Together and yet alone, venturing behind the veils into the universe of the unknowing – relaxed and confident? "The clearest way into the Universe is through a… Continue reading Behind the Vail
For the love of it!
It's harvest time in the olive grove at 'Hou Ngahere' and its been a whirlwind of activity on the hillside! I've just returned from my Diamond Approach International Retreat Group and getting out among the birds and trees is a great way of integrating the work. It's making me very happy indeed! There is something… Continue reading For the love of it!
"Eden is not simply a mythical place, or a metaphor for original innocence, or an outworn and divisive religious symbol. Eden is a state of being, and we are free to return every time we know ourselves again in deep communion with the rest of life" ~ Eleanor O'Hanlon, The book of Whale, The eyes… Continue reading Eden
The Light: don't Forget
Shining the light into 2016 – may it be a year never separate from love! There is one who moves in the inner worlds, and wanders through realms of dark and of light. In her quiver are arrows of sadness, joy, loneliness, and bliss, which she uses to practice intimacy with all things. She has… Continue reading The Light: don't Forget
I had the honour of my first Vernissage the other night…… It was a very special occasion! Kristine had never commissioned a painting before and I was invited to speak of my newest painting 'Wednesday Conversations II" as it was unveiled by its proud new owner to a small gathering of my dear friends from… Continue reading Vernissage
Planting the seed
The last of the spring planting is done at 'Hou Ngahere'! We got the final 30 Kowhai trees in the ground (part of the 270 from the Easter planting) before it dries out for the summer. Now we're watching the Kereru (Wood Pigeon) shred the older Kowhai trees. Its not all bad though, having them visit… Continue reading Planting the seed


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Ecological assessment approaches based on benthic invertebrates in Euphrates tributaries in Turkey (2019)
Sustainable water management requires methods for assessing ecological stream quality. Many years of limnological research are needed to provide a basis for developing such methods. However, research of this kind is still lacking in Turkey. Therefore, the aim of this doctoral thesis was to provide basic research in the field of aquatic ecology and to present methods for the assessment of ecological stream quality based on benthic invertebrates. For this purpose, I selected 17 tributaries of the Euphrates with a similar typology/water order and varying levels of pollution or not affected by pollution at all. The characterisation of the natural mountain streams was the first important step in the analysis of ecological quality. Based on community indices, I found that the five selected streams had a very good ecological status. I also compared the different biological indications, collected on two occasions ¬– once in spring (May) and once in autumn (September) – to determine the optimal sampling time. The macroinvertebrate composition differed considerably between the two seasons, with the number of taxa and Shannon index being significantly higher in autumn than in spring. In the final step, I examined the basal resources of the macroinvertebrates in the reference streams with an isotope analysis. I found that FPOM and biofilm were the most relevant basal resources of benthic invertebrates. Subsequently, based on the similarity of their community structures, I divided the 17 streams into three quality classes, supported by four community indices (EPT [%], EPTCBO [%], number of individuals, evenness). In this process, 23 taxa were identified as indicators for the three quality classes. In the next step, I presented two new or adapted indices for the assessment of quality class. Firstly, I adapted the Hindu Kush-Himalaya biotic index to the catchment area of the Euphrates and created a new, ecoregion-specific score list (Euph-Scores) for 93 taxa. The weighted ASPT values, which were renamed the Euphrates Biotic Score (EUPHbios) in this study, showed sharper differentiations of quality classes compared to the other considered ASPT values. Thus, this modified index has proved to be very effective and easy to implement in practical applications. As a second biological index, I suggested the proportion of habitat specialists. To calculate this index, the habitat preferences of the 20 most common benthic invertebrates were identified using the new habitat score. The proportion of habitat specialists differed significantly among the three quality classes with higher values in natural streams than in polluted streams. The methods and results presented in this doctoral thesis can be used in a multi-metric index for a Turkish assessment programme.
In this thesis, I present the results of my studies on taxonomy, systematics, and biogeography of Impatiens (Balsaminaceae) in Madagascar and the Comoro islands. In Chapter 1 I reviewed the literature on taxonomy and classification of Balsaminaceae, on habitat, world distribution, morphology, molecular phylogenetics and infrageneric classification of the genus Impatiens. In Chapters 2-15 (Fischer & Rahelivololona 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2015a, 2015b, 2015c, 2016, Fischer et al. 2004. 2017, 2018a, b submitted, Rahelivololona et al. 2003) I presented the first results of a revision of Balsaminaceae of Madagascar and the Comoro islands including the description of 78 new species. In Chapter 16 (Yuan et al. 2004) we worked on the phylogeny and biogeography of Balsaminaceae inferred from ITS sequences using combined results from molecular phylogenetic and morphological analyses. In Chapter 17 (Rahelivololona et al. 2018) we conducted a phylogeny and assessment of the infrageneric classification of species in the Malagasy Impatiens (Balsaminaceae) with a particular emphasis on taxa collected from Marojejy. Below I summarise the most important findings of each chapter and provide an outlook for future studies. How many species of Impatiens occur in Madagascar and the Comoro islands? To provide additional information on the taxonomic revision of Impatiens in Madagascar and the Comoro islands, the identification of already described species as well as the description of new species was conducted. Based on herbarium specimens from BR, G, K, NEU, P, TAN and on living plants collected during several field trips, 78 new species and 6 nomina nova have been published and another 70 new taxa are already identified. Actually more than 260 species occur in Madagascar and the Comoro islands and all of them are endemic. For each species, a description of the morphology, phenology, ecology and known distribution range was provided. Apart from new taxa, the delimitation of already described species like Impatiens firmula Baker and Impatiens hildebrandtii Baill. could be clarified by studying the types and by observing the variability in the field. Are the groups of Impatiens in Madagascar monophyletic, and what is the systematic position of Trimorphopetalum? Yuan & al. (2004) conducted a molecular phylogenetic study to examine the morphological and karyological evolution, and the historical biogeography of the Balsaminaceae family by using nucleotide sequence data of internal transcribed spacer regions of nuclear ribosomal DNA. The results support the monophyly of the Malagasy endemic section Trimorphopetalum and show that the cleistogamous Impatiens inaperta should be included in the sect. Trimorphopetalum which is the most derived within Impatiens. Therefore, the section Preimpatiens proposed by Perrier de la Bâthie (1934) is paraphyletic. Rahelivololona & al. (2018) provided a phylogenetic study focused on three subdivisions (based on macromorphological characters) proposed by Perrier de la Bâthie (1934). The analysis was done using two nuclear AP3/DEF homologues (ImpDEF1 and ImpDEF2) and the plastid atpB-rbcL spacer to reassess or assess the monophyly of the Malagasy Impatiens, of the sections Preimpatiens (Humblotianae and Vulgare groups) and Trimorphopetalum. A focus was on the species of Impatiens from the Marojejy National Park and of the morphologically variable species I. elatostemmoides, I. "hammarbyoides", I. inaperta and I. manaharensis, using monophyly as the primary criterion. As results the Malagasy Impatiens are paraphyletic and the section Preimpatiens sensu Perrier de la Bâthie (1934) (= subgen. Impatiens sensu Fischer & Rahelivololona 2002) was not resolved as a monophyletic group. The section Trimorphopetalum sensu Perrier de la Bâthie (1934) (= subgen. Trimorphopetalum sensu Fischer & Rahelivololona 2002), however, was strongly confirmed as a monophyletic lineage (BS: 92; BPP: 1). Neither the Humblotianae group nor the Vulgare group was supported as monophyletic. None of the morphologically variable species appeared to be monophyletic and the sampled species of Impatiens from the Marojejy National Park do also not form a monophyletic group. What are the biogeographical position and the distribution patterns of Impatiens in Madagascar and the Comoro islands? Investigation of the geographical affinities and species distribution of section Impatiens (including Humblotianae group and Vulgare group) and section Trimorphopetalum were conducted and the origin and evolution as well as species richness and endemism were discussed. The isolation, the climate and the complex topography of Madagascar have generated the microhabitats and ecological niches favourable to the diversification of Impatiens species. Impatiens of Madagascar with 260 endemic species is actually the largest genus in Madagascar. Therefore, Madagascar and the Comoro islands are among the most species-rich regions in the world for Impatiens. Future studies In Impatiens on Madagascar, there remain numerous unresolved questions that need to be adressed: • A further study based on a much larger molecular data set and sampling from the entire geographic ranges of Impatiens in Madagascar is needed to retest the monophyly of the different subgenera and sections, as well as a molecular dating of the Malagasy Impatiens. • The study of pollinators as a key for understanding the radiation and species richness is required: Within Impatiens the different shapes of spur are related to pollinators (bees, birds, butterflies and moths). Therefore pollinator observation of specific species need to be done to understand the radiation of species by adaptation and coevolution with these pollinators. A pollination study with a large number of species within section Trimorphopetalum will help to understand the mechanism of complete disappearance of the spur, the shift of pollinators and the evolution of species richness. • The destruction of the natural habitats of Impatiens and the subsequent reduction of humidity in logged area constitute a severe threat for the survival of many species. The conservation and reforestation of vulnerable areas such as Ankaratra, Daraina, Mandraka and Col des Tapia near Antsirabe is required. • In terms of conservation and to mitigate the threat on the genus, a study on the ex-situ-conservation of Malagasy Impatiens species is very important as long as some species are suitable for horticultural purposes (e.g. Impatiens mayae-valeriae, Impatiens emiliae and species with broad red spur). • Finally, the publication of the revision of Impatiens of Madagascar and the Comoro islands will help other botanists to identify the species and will thus increase our knowledge on the group.
Physiological indicators of fitness in freshwater ecological studies: fundamentals and application examples (2017)
The implementation of physiological indicators reflecting the response of organisms to changes in their environment is assumed to provide potential benefits for ecological studies. By analysing the physiological condition of organisms in freshwater ecological studies rather than their ultimate effects, physiological indicators can contribute to a faster assessment of effects than using traditional ecological indicators, such as the evaluation of the benthic community structure or the determination of the reproductive success of organisms. This can increase the effectiveness of environmental health assessment and experimental ecology. In this respect the thesis focuses on physiological measures characterizing the energetic condition and energy consumption (the concentration of energy storage compounds, the adenylate energy charge, the energy consumption in vivo), as well as individual growth (RNA:DNA ratio) of organisms. Although these sub-individual indicators are commonly applied in marine ecology and more recently in ecotoxicology, they have been rarely applied in freshwater ecology to date. With respect to an increased use of physiological indicators in freshwater ecological studies, the objectives of the present thesis are twofold. First, it highlights the potential of assessing the individual fitness by means of physiological indicators in freshwater ecological studies. For that reason, Chapter 2 provides the basic assumptions as well as the theoretical and methodological fundamentals necessary for the application of physiological indicators within freshwater ecology and, furthermore, points out their applicability by several case studies. As second objective, the thesis addresses selected ecophysiological aspects of native and non-native freshwater amphipods, which are considered suitable candidates for the determination of physiological indicators in ecological studies due to their function as keystone species within aquatic habitats. The studies presented in Chapters 3−5 of the thesis provide information on (i) species- and sex-specific seasonal variations within the energetic condition of natural Gammarus populations (G. fossarum, G. pulex), (ii) differences in metabolic activity and behaviour between different amphipod species (G fossarum, G. roeselii and D. villosus), as well as (iii) the direct effects of ambient ammonia on the physiology and behaviour of D. villosus. The fundamental conclusions drawn from the conducted field and laboratory studies, as well as their relevance and general implications for the application of physiological indicators in freshwater ecological research are discussed in Chapter 6.
Taxonomy and Systematics of Spiny-Backed Treefrogs, Genus Osteocephalus (Amphibia: Anura: Hylidae) (2015)
The pan-Amazonian treefrog genus Ostecephalus is poorly understood both on a taxonomic and phylogenetic level. The status of several frogs already or not yet referred to the genus is unclear and the relationships among the genus and with respect to related genera is not understood. In this work O. cabrerai (Cochran and Goin, 1970) from Colombia and Peru is redescribed and O. festae (Peracca, 1904) from the foothills of the Andes in Ecuador is revalidated. Hyla inframaculata Boulenger, 1882, from the lower Amazon in Brazil, is reallocated to Osteocephalus and O. elkejungingerae (Henle, 1981) from the Andean foothills in Peru is shown to be a synonym of Hyla mimetica (Melin, 1941), the valid name being O. mimeticus. Hyla vilarsi Melin, 1941 is considered a valid species in the genus Osteocephalus and revalidated from the synonymies of several other frogs. Three new species, O. castaneicola from northern Bolivia and southern Peru, O. duellmani from a sub-Andean mountain range in southern Ecuador, and O. camufatus from central Amazonian Brazil, are described. A phylogenetic analysis based on up to nine mitochondrial genes and one nuclear one reveals the paraphyly of the genus as previously understood with respect to the genus Tepuihyla. A new taxonomy is proposed, securing the monophyly of Osteocephalus and Tepuihyla by rearranging and redefining the content of both genera. A new genus, Dryaderces, is erected for the sister group of Osteocephalus. The colouration of newly metamorphosed individuals is proposed as a morphological synapomorphy for Osteocephalus. Five monophyletic species groups within Osteocephalus are recognized, three species of Osteocephalus (O. germani, O.rnphasmatus, O. vilmae) and three species of Tepuihyla (T. celsae, T. galani, T. talbergae) synonymized and three species (Hyla helenae to Osteocephalus, O.rnexophthalmus to Tepuihyla and O. pearsoni to Dryaderces gen. n.) reallocated. Furthermore, nine putative new species are flagged (an increase to 138% of the current diversity), an indication that species numbers are largely underestimated, with most hidden diversity centred on widespread and polymorphic nominal species. The evolutionary origin of breeding strategies within Osteocephalus is discussed in the light of this new phylogeny and a novel type of amplexus (gular amplexus) is described.
The diversity within amphibian communities in cultivated areas in Rwanda and within two selected, taxonomically challenging groups, the genera Ptychadena and Hyperolius, were investigated in this thesis. The amphibian community of an agricultural wetland near Butare in southern Rwanda comprised 15 anuran species. Rarefaction and jackknife analyses corroborated that the complete current species richness of the assemblage had been recorded, and the results of acoustic niche analysis suggested species saturation of the community. Surveys at many other Rwandan localities showed that the species recorded in Butare are widespread in cultivated and pristine wetlands. The species were readily distinguishable using morphological, bioacoustic, and molecular (DNA barcoding) features, but only eight of the 15 species could be assigned unambiguously to nominal species. The remaining represented undescribed or currently unrecognized taxa, including three species of Hyperolius, two Phrynobatrachus species, one Ptychadena species, and one species of Amietia. The diversity of the Ridged Frogs in Rwanda was investigated in two studies (Chapters III and IV). Three species of Ptychadena were recorded in wetlands in the catchment of the Nile. They can be distinguished by morphological characters (morphometrics and qualitative features) as well as by their advertisement calls and genetics. The Rwandan species of the P. mascareniensis group was shown to differ from the topotypic population as well as from other genetic lineages in sub-Saharan Africa and an old available name, P. nilotica, was resurrected from synonymy for this lineage. Two further Ptychadena species were identified among voucher specimens from Rwanda deposited in the collection of the RMCA, P. chrysogaster and P. uzungwensis. Morphologically they can be unambiguously distinguished from each other and the three other Rwandan species. A key based on qualitative morphological characters was developed, which allows unequivocal identification of specimens of all species that have been recorded from Rwanda. DNA was isolated from a Rwandan voucher specimen of P. chrysogaster, and the genetic analysis corroborated the species" distinct status. A species of Hyperolius collected in the Nyungwe National Park was compared to all other Rwandan species of the genus and to morphologically or genetically similar species from neighbouring countries. Its distinct taxonomic status was justified by morphological, bioacoustic, and molecular evidence and it was described as a new species, H. jackie. A species of the H. nasutus group collected at agricultural sites in Rwanda was described as a new species in the course of a revision of the species of the Hyperolius nasutus group. The group was shown to consist of 15 distinct species which can be distinguished from each other genetically, bioacoustically, and morphologically. The aerial performance, i.e. parachuting, of the Disc-fingered Reed Frog, Hyperolius discodactylus, was described. It represents a novel observation of a behaviour that has been known from a number of Southeast Asian and Neotropical frog species. Parachuting frogs, including H. discodactylus, exhibit certain morphological characteristics and, while airborne, assume a distinct posture which is best-suited for maneuvering in the air. Another study on the species addressed the validity of the taxon H. alticola which had been considered either a synonym of H. discodactylus or a distinct species. Type material of both taxa was re-examined and the status of H. alticola reassessed using morphological data from historic and new collections, call recordings, and molecular data from animals collected on recent expeditions. A northern and a southern genetic clade were identified, a divide that is weakly supported by diverging morphology of the vouchers from the respective localities. No distinction in advertisement call features could be recovered to support this split and both genetic and morphological differences between the two geographic clades are marginal and not always congruent and more likely reflect population-level variation. Therefore it was concluded that H. alticola is not a valid taxon and should be treated as a synonym of H. discodactylus.
Systematic Revision of Pteris L. in Tropical Africa and Ecology of Ferns and Lycophytes in Lowland Tropical Rainforests (2012)
A taxonomic revision of the genus Pteris in tropical Africa revealed 26 species. An identification key to the species is provided. Morphological characters were used to prepare a cladistic analysis of the relevant taxa. Each species was evaluated concerning the IUCN red list status. Only Pteris mkomaziensis was considered as Near Threatened, and all other species only as Least Concern. An inventory of the ferns of Kakamega Forest / Kenya and Budongo Forest / Uganda revealed 85 species in Kakamega and 66 species in Budongo. Life form spectra were analysed and the ferns were studied for their value for bioindication.
Revision of Oriental Monolepta and related groups of leaf beetles (Coloptera: Chrysomelidae: Galerucinae) (2012)
The first group that was revised within my study is Ochralea Clark, 1865 (Hazmi & Wagner 2010a). I have checked the type specimen of most species that were originally described in Ochralea and there is no doubt that this genus is clearly distinct from Monolepta. Weise (1924) has synonymised Galeruca nigripes (Olivier, 1808) with O. nigricornis Clark, 1865 and the valid name of the species is O. nigripes (Olivier, 1808). Out of ten species originally described in this genus, only this species remain valid and O. pectoralis is a new synonym of O. nigripes. Additionally, Monolepta wangkliana Mohamedsaid, 2000 is very closely related to O. nigripes and need to be transferred to Ochralea. The second genus where the revision is still published is Arcastes Baly, 1865 (Hazmi & Wagner 2010b). I have checked the genitalic characters of A. biplagiata, and most of the type species of other Arcastes. Arcastes biplagiata possesses a peculiar shape of the median lobe and asymmetrically arranged endophallic structures. These peculiar characters are very useful to delimit this genus from the others. Therefore, only three valid species remain in Arcastes, while two new synonyms are found and fourrnother species need to be transferred to other genera. While checking the genitalic characteristics of type species of Arcastes sanguinea, thernmedian lobe as well as the spermatheca of this species possesses strong differences to A. biplagiata. The species was redescribed and transferred in a monotypic new genus Rubrarcastes Hazmi & Wagner, 2010c. The fourth genus that was already revised is Neolepta Jacoby, 1884. It was originally described on base of only two species by that time, N. biplagiata and N. fulvipennis. Jacoby has not designated a type species of the genus, and Maulik (1936) did it later, with the designation of N. biplagiata. Jacoby in his original description has only commented that Neolepta is very close and similar to Monolepta Chevrolat, 1837 and Candezea Chapuis, 1879. Subsequent authors have described further eight species, and transferred one species from Luperodes to it, summing up the total number of eleven described species in Neolepta. I have checked the genitalic characters of the type, N. biplagiata and have found out that the median lobe is not incised apically and stronger sclerotised ventral carinae with an apical hook close to the apex occur. Out of all described species, only two are closely related to the genero-type, N. sumatrensis (Jacoby, 1884) new combination and N. quadriplagiata Jacoby, 1886 that will remain in this group after the revision. All other species need to be transferred to other genera, including the newly described Paraneolepta and Orthoneolepta. The last distinct paper of this thesis presented the results on Monolepta Chevrolat, 1837. The massive number of Monolepta from the entire Oriental Region, with about 260 described species names is a more long-life project and not practicable within a PhD-study. Thus I have focused on the species of Monolepta known from the Sundaland area in this work. A comprehensive revision including the study of the primary types of the described species, has never been done for Monolepta from this sub-region, while new species have also been described in the last decade (e. g. Mohamedsaid 1993, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000a,b, 2001, 2002, 2005). On base of the most current species lists of Mohamedsaid (2001, 2004, 2005) and Kimoto (1990), the number of valid species described from this region is about 72. After my revision, only thirteen valid species can remain in Monolepta in the sense of the generotype M. bioculata (Wagner 2007), while seven species have been found as new synonyms, three have been already transferred to other genera and further 49 species need to be transferred to other genera.
Nandi forests (South and North Nandi forests) are situated in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya very close to Kakamega forest. From previous documents it has been seen that Kakamega and Nandi forests were connected to each other forming one big "U" shaped forest block till the beginnings of 1900s. Due to human pressures, currently there are three different forests form the previous one block forest. Although they were one forest, information on Nandi forests is very scanty when it is compared to that of Kakamega forest. The species composition and diversity as well as plant communities and population structure of Nandi forests have not been studied. Information is not available about the similarity status of South and North Nandi forests. Furthermore the natural regeneration potential (seedling bank) of these forests is not well studied and documented. Hence this study aims to fill these gaps. In this study totally 76 quadrates (49 from South Nandi and 27 from North Nandi) were used to collect data. In the South Nandi forests 27 of the quadrates were laid in the better side of the forest (at Kobujoi) and the remaining 22 were in the heavily disturbed part of this forest (Bonjoge). The quadrates were arranged on transects that have one to one and half km which were parallel to the slope. The distance between the quadrates was 100 meter and transects are 500 m apart. The size of the main quadrate was 400 m2 (20 X 20 m) which also had five small plots (3 X 3 m) distributed on the four corners and in the center. Each woody plants (climbers, shrubs and trees) having more than one meter and greater than two centimeter diameter at breast height (dbh) were measured and recorded. Seedlings and herbaceous plants were sampled in the smaller plots. Individual plants were identified at species level and when it was not possible to identify in the field voucher specimen were prepared and latter identified at the East African Herbarium, National Museum of Kenya, and Nairobi. Clustering and ordination were performed using PC-ORD and CANOCO ecological softwares, respectively. For both clustering and ordination abundance data of the species was used. Shannon diversity index and evenness were computed using PC-ORD while similarity indices, Fisher alpha, rarefaction, species richness estimation (nonparametric species richness estimators) were conducted using EstimateS. Indicator species analysis was undertaken using PC-ORD. Basal area and height class distribution at forests level or site level (Bonjoge and Kobujoi) and diameter (dbh) class distribution for selected trees species were performed to evaluate population structure. Furthermore importance value (IV) of woody plant species was calculated. SPSS version 16 was used to undertake both parametric (when data assume normal distribution) and nonparametric (when data are not assuming normal distribution) comparison of means, correlation and regression analysis. In this study totally 321 vascular plant species comprising 92 families and 243 genera were identified in Nandi forests (both South and North Nandi forests). In South Nandi forest 253 plant species form 82 families and 201 genera were recorded while in North Nandi 181 species comprising 67 families and 155 genera were recorded. Jackknife second order estimators gave the highest species richness estimate for both South and North Nandi forests i.e. 284 and 209, respectively. In the case of highly disturbed and less disturbed parts of South Nandi forest 138 and 172 vascular plant species were recorded, respectively. Asteraceae, Rubiaceae and Euphorbiaceae are the top three species rich families of Nandi forests. In terms of different diversity measures (i.e. alpha and beta diversity, Fisher alpha, Shannon diversity and evenness indices) South Nandi is more diverse than North Nandi forest. Sörensen and Jaccard (classic) as well as their respective abundance based similarities showed that there is a low species similarity between South and Nandi forests. The cluster analysis resulted in three different plant communities and this result is supported by the ordination result. South and North Nandi forest has inverted "J" height class distribution showing that larger proportion of woody plant individuals are found in the lower height classes. Similar pattern is observed when the diameters of all woody plants were considered together. However, different diameter class distributions (seven types) were identified when selected tree species were analyzed separately. It has been observed that the basal area of South Nandi forest is significantly lower than that of North Nandi forest (Mann-Whitney U =358, p < 0.001). Similarly Bonjoge has significantly lower basal area (t-value=3.77, p<0.01) than that of Kobujoi. Number of woody plat seedlings in South Nandi forest is significantly higher than that of North Nandi (Mann-Whitney U = 362.5, p<0.001). In the same way Bonjoge has significantly smaller number of ssedlings than Kobujoi (t-value 4.24, p<0.001). Most of species in both forests are able to resprout from stumps after physical damage; hence this helps the regeneration of the forests in addition to seedling banks. This study enables to fill some of the information gaps about Nandi forests especially of floristic composition, population structure, natural regeneration and human impacts on this ecosystem.
Aim of this study was the assessment of the conservation status of vascular plants in East African rain forests with the background of establishing an ex-situ culture of local endangered plants at the Botanic Garden of the Maseno University (Kenya). For a sustainable implementation it was first necessary to learn more about the general species inventory, especially concerning species composition and abundance under human impact, and to assess the conservation priority of each plant species. Representative for East African rain forests, Kakamega Forest (Kenya) and Budongo Forest (Uganda) were selected to serve as model forests. Beside the general floristic investigations including all vascular plants, a special focus was laid on vascular epiphytes and their vulnerability to forest disturbance. To assess the conservation priority of the plants, a rating system was developed based on seven threat criteria. By carrying out first plant collections, the exsitu culture in Maseno Botanic Garden was already initiated.
More than 10,000 organic chemicals such as pharmaceuticals, ingredients of personal care products and biocides are ubiquitously used in every day life. After their application, many of these chemicals enter the domestic sewer. Research has shown that conventional biological wastewater treatment in municipal wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) is an insufficient barrier for the release of most of these anthropogenic chemicals into the receiving waters. This bears unforeseen risks for aquatic wildlife and drinking water resources. Especially for recently introduced and/or detected compounds (so called emerging micropollutants), there is a growing need to investigate the occurrence and fate in WWTPs. In order to get a comprehensive picture on the behavior in municipal wastewater treatment, the following groups of emerging organic micropollutants, spanning a broad range of applications and physico-chemical properties, were selected as target compounds: pharmaceuticals (beta blockers, psycho-active drugs), UV-filters, vulcanization accelerators (benzothiazoles), biocides (anti-dandruffs, preservatives, disinfectants) and pesticides (phenylurea and triazine herbicides).


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Football FanCast Steven Woodgate reacts to Alan Pardew leaving Charlton Athletic and the possible
circumstances that may have caused it.
For a first time in a long while Alan Pardew will get to eat
his Christmas Turkey stress free as he and Charlton Athletic have parted
company by "mutual consent".
Following Charlton's 5-2 defeat by Sheffield United at The
Valley, the Addicks had no other choice but to relief Pardew off his duties as
they plunged into the relegation zone. Phil Parkinson looks likely to be in
temporary charge for the game against Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday, as more
than 300 fans protested against Pardew's position.
The ex-West Ham manager took over from Les Reed nearly two
years ago but could not help Charlton from avoiding the drop that season.
Now in the Championship, Pardew has struggled to rekindle
any of the form that saw them finish well last term. They narrowly finished in
ninth place, on the brink of a play off place.
This current season they have lost 10 games already and it
was no surprise that Pardew left and the club would be pleased to see the back
of his high wages. The club's finances have struggled to come to terms without
the Premier League money as the position they find themselves in is concerning,
relegation would pretty much destroy the infrastructure of the club and send
them into further financial trouble.
The major fact to Pardew's dismissal was the 31 goals leaked
in just 18 games, the defence simply were not playing their part. The 21 goal
in return is also not good enough. The whole round team performances have been
Andy Gray has been the only notable player this term scoring
six goals, as his closest rival has been midfielder Nick Bailey who has chipped
in with three.
Luke Varney, who Pardew paid an astonishing £2 million for,
has not made the impact he should have. The two goals he has scored from the 16
games he has played this season have been pitiful. He was signed from Crewe
Alexandra where he was not the most prolific, so it seemed that Pardew spent
most of his budget on a player that did not guarantee goals.
That was probably the beginning of his downfall. It got
considerably worse after that.
The speculation regarding the foreign ownership of the
Addicks was altogether distracting with regards to the clubs financial
vulnerability. This did not allow Pardew to improve his much depleted squad.
Charlton received an indicative offer from a Dubai-based
diversified investment company but that eventually fell through. The club is
heading into dire straits and Pardew had to go, he had lost the dressing room
and new blood is required immediately to save them from going under.
It would seem that there is a ready made replacement out
there to save them free falling further down the divisions, fans favourite Alan
A return might be unlikely but a manager that knows the club
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Center for Public Administration and Policy (CPAP) students interacted with subject matter experts during the Summer 2016 "Personnel Processes and Their Policy Implications" course. Strategic human resource management concepts merged with practical application via the guest lecture series organized by Professor Leisha LaRiviere. Sharing in-depth analysis and experience in human resource topics, lecturers included: Mr. Hugh Fain, partner at SpottsFain; Ms. Ellen Marie Hess, Commissioner, Virginia Employment Commission; the Honorable Nancy Rodrigues, Secretary of Administration, Office of the Governor; Ms. Stacy Pendleton, Manager of Human Resources, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; and Mr. Beau Blevins, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, Virginia Association of Counties.
Professor Leisha LaRiviere and Hugh Fain at Virginia Tech's Center for Public Administration and Policy in Richmond, VA
Mr. Hugh Fain is a past president of the Virginia Bar Association and Richmond Bar Association. He is a founding partner at SpottsFain, a firm providing innovative and cost effective advice and assistance to businesses. Fain is a well-recognized litigator and negotiator in the Commonwealth. Central to his lecture on the intersections between policy and employment law was a discussion of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He noted that under the Act, employers and potential employers may not discriminate in their employment decisions based on a person's sex, religion, race, or national origin. Mr. Fain also reviewed other acts of Congress that protect against discrimination based on factors such as age, family medical issues, and military service. Additionally, Fain lectured on how the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission conducts investigations into complaints of discrimination against employers.
During the session, the class discussed strategic management practices to prevent employment issues, including the analysis of personnel handbooks and orientations. Fain emphasized the importance of ongoing professional development and training programs to help employees understand their role in effectuating the mission of the organization. Throughout the presentation, Fain drew on scenarios that he has encountered in his career, allowing students to engage with situations involving the legal implications of human resource management.
The second featured lecturer was Commissioner Ellen Marie Hess, leader of the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). Commissioner Hess geared her lecture toward the statistical reporting of the VEC. . She emphasized and defined VEC's role in unemployment insurance accessibility at the state level, and entitlement to insurance. According to Hess, "unemployment benefits provide a temporary wage replacement to the regularly employed members of the labor force who become unemployed due to no fault of their own." CPAP students learned how funds were raised and disbursed among the unemployment insurance beneficiaries. Taking an experimental learning approach, Hess "scrubbed" identifiers in actual situations, and developed them into mini-case studies. Students were tasked with determining whether or not a certain employee would receive unemployment insurance.
Commissioner Hess stands with the class after her presentation
MPA Students and former Governor Interns, Adolph Brown IV and Ryan O'Toole, with Nancy Rodrigues, Secretary of Administration, Office of the Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia
MPA students also learned from the member of Virginia's Gubernatorial Cabinet responsible for personnel management. The Honorable Nancy Rodrigues serves the Commonwealth as the Secretary of Administration in the Office of the Governor. As Secretary of Administration, she oversees four state agencies: the Compensation Board, and the departments of General Services, Human Resource Management, and Elections. Secretary Rodrigues manages the state's buildings and grounds, administers employee policies and benefits, oversees every election, and compensates Virginia's constitutional officers for their work. During her talk, Rodrigues spoke about innovations taking place in state government and concerns she has with today's workplace. Her remarks focused on how "Millennials" are changing approaches to workforce development and technological applications. Secretary Rodrigues also addressed the issue of workers unable to retire at their desired age, due to unaffordable or lack of healthcare insurance. Students linked this concept directly to Professor LaRiviere's lecture on the the "Silver Tsunami" phenomenon caused by the retirement of "Baby Boomers". In theory, the "Silver Tsunami" describes a the issues and impacts of this major workforce segment, such as: familiarizing aging employees with changing worker demographics, technological advancements, and transition and succession planning. Employers are facing post-recession realities, such as funding the Boomers' larger salaries and retirement accounts. The complexity of this phenomenon has huge implications for strategic human resource management. Secretary Rodrigues and the Department of Human Resource Management are currently addressing the "Silver Tsunami" phenomenon with agency human resource directors to create solutions for aging state workforce. The secretary inspired students with her closing remarks: "you will never have
Stacy Pendleton helping MPA students, Brittani Edward and Erika Jones-Haskins research information
The special lecture series also featured Ms. Stacy Pendleton. Stacy Pendleton has worked in the human resources industry since 1998 and is currently a Human Resources Manager with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services Central Office. Within her organization, Pendleton provides comprehensive human resource development and management leadership to a large complex organization comprised of a central office, fourteen facilities, a system of 40 community services boards, and hundreds of private providers across the Commonwealth regarding mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse disorders. Ms. Pendleton delivered remarks on the strategies and leadership of human resources at the state agency level. Following her remarks, CPAP students were assigned to groups to participate in a policy practicum. Small groups studied personnel management scenarios, and developed strategies to manage the problems using state and agency-level handbooks. The groups presented their findings and "actions to take," with Ms. Pendleton assessing responses and offering feedback. Pendleton concluded each exercise describing how she would resolve the situation.
Adolph Brown and Kathryn Paxton working together with Stacy Pendleton
Beau Blevins poses with the MPA students and professor
The final guest lecturer in the series was Mr. Beau Blevins, Director of Intergovernmental Affairs for the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo). VACo exists to support county officials and to effectively represent, promote, and protect the interests of counties to better serve the people of Virginia. In this role, his duties involve legislative advocacy in the areas of tax and finance, transportation, and healthcare. Blevins spoke at length about his lobbying efforts and the critical need for local government involvement. He explained,
…local governments directly impact the daily lives of their residents through such services as education, public safety and human resources. The job of being a local government official has become increasingly more complex. The Virginia Association of Counties exists to support local government officials and their staffs to promote and protect the interests of counties in order to better serve the people of the Commonwealth. We provide this support through four pillars–advocacy, education, enterprise programs and membership services.
According to students, the speaker series and practical scenarios brought the theoretical concepts to life – a real life example of CPAP's "praxis" approach.
MPA students: Jill Grumbine, Brittani Edwards, Charles "Alex" Guzman, Erika Jones- Haskins, Matt Lott, Ryan O'Toole, Kathryn Paxton, Corine Willie, and Adolph Brown IV prepare for their class discussion
Byline: Adolph Brown, IV
Graduate Assistant
Center for Public Administration and Policy – Richmond


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A Guide to the R. W. Harkey Letter, 1871
Biographical/Historical Note
Businessman R. W. Harkey lived in Waxahachie, Texas, in the 1870s.
Scope and Contents
The R. W. Harkey Letter, 1871, concerns a contract between Waxahachie resident R. W. Harkey and R. B. Cade over the exchange of two cords of wood per thousand bricks. Harkey expresses discomfort over shipping costs and desires to renegotiate the settlement.
Access Restrictions
This collection is open for research use.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
R. W. Harkey Letter, 1871, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin.
Processing Information
Basic processing and cataloging of this collection was supported with funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for the Briscoe Center's History Revealed: Bringing Collections to Light project, 2009-2011.
Detailed Description of the Papers


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