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High level brake light bulb replacement
sobaka replied to Gareth1's topic in Ford S-Max ClubHi Gareth, it is pretty straight forward, I have see one being changed. You just need to remove the the trim pushing it towards the window inside the open tail door, then use small flat screwdriver to release two plastic clips one each side it is not evident and clips break easily. HTH
Conversion of RHD adaptive headlights for driving in Europe
sobaka replied to davesy's topic in Ford S-Max ClubI am sorry, there is no switch on the smax headlights. As for converters yes, they exist. Have a look at the last post in newbie questions topic I have posted a link there.
Hi, strange I know for sure ford has one. Anyway, found this for you for only 6 pounds and free delivery: http://www.care4car.com/productdisplay/mod...Deflectors.html
1.8 or 2.0 Diesel?
sobaka replied to CreditCrunched's topic in Ford S-Max ClubHi Scott, 1.8 consumes less and in general with 6 gear box is enough for most situations. 2 liter is a little bit more punchy. 1.8 in earlier (2006 - beginning 2007) builds had quite a lot of troubles - if you go for one take care to take a 2008 model. 2.0 would probably be better in resale value than 1.8, just due to peoples mentality. In general IMHO there is not much difference between the two. If you need a punch and definitely a diesel then you better look at 2.2.
noisy power steering
sobaka replied to Dawnl's topic in Ford S-Max ClubHi, not heard about this. Have heard about a steering pump noise which some guys fixed by replacing a pipe and others just left as is. It was a 2.0 tractor though, petrol power steering is different to the diesel ones. Anyway what the guy said makes sence. It is not that dangerous but still in a car like this everything should be perfect and if they replace the rack on warranty, why not. Good luck
It's funny that so may dealers are afraid of touching fuses - most of the guys had the car in the garage rather than a garage removing a fuse. I wonder if they do not want any responsibility if something goes wrong afterwards. Don't think it's a very good design when you got wiper problems due to alarm syren, do you? Maybe removing a fuse is not such a good idea after all. It's Ok to keep your neigbours happy during one night but driving without might be a problem.
the upgrade was ordered by the dealer and arrived at his home address. It was working straight away. He is in belgium so you can't have the disc. You might want to get your dealer order a new upgrade for the correct unit. It might be just a problem with the disc - happens every now and then.
Ok, effectively one of fellow smaxers had a problem which looks very much the same as yours. This was solved by installing the update. I suppose CD of the update was obtained in ford (not sure free or for a fee). Instructions: put the update cd in the drive, turn ignition on wait till CD is charged and the screen comes on, don't do anything before that, then you will see a progress bar, don't turn ignition off and don't switch off the sat nav before it finish.
I did not go for ford sat nav - too expensive, needs discs purchased for map upgrades and can not be used in the second car. I however recall some of my friends were saying something about upgrade for a sat nav. Will ask around and post if I find anything.
Good luck Dawnl, with a bit of it should be already fixed if they have alarm siren unit in stock. It just takes several clicks in the ford system to find out what to do :)
Yes, just talk to your dealer, they should have the stensils for free. Happy motoring, smax is a great car
Here is an extract of interest for you, complete story here http://www2.autoexpress.co.uk/forum/viewto...f22ffaa87b2529d
stop lights
sobaka replied to jasonmarie's topic in Ford S-Max Club:) , yeah I tremember Paul even made a photo gallery on "how many smax owners are needed to change a bulb", and I also think one of the clips got broken anyway. Glad that it's the biggest problem you had with your smax. See you
Headlight templates are available for smax on the net. The only other option is to change the headlights for continental ones, the lights are not adjustable. Said that, you are only potentially in trouble if you are goind to drive at night, most if not all the smaxers don't apply continental templates though some are having the blinds in the boot just in case. HTH


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Memories of Ola Belle Reed
July 27th, 2012
Cecil County is a place filled with history, and Ola Belle Reed could easily be considered one of its most accomplished residents.
Ola Belle Reed was born Ola Wave Campbell in Ashe County, North Carolina August 17, 1916. She was one of thirteen children and much of her family was known for their bluegrass and folk musical styles, better known then as hillbilly music. Surrounded by music, Ola Belle developed talent for singing and banjo picking at a young age.
The Great Depression forced many Appalachian residents, including the Campbell family, to head North in search of a better life. The Campbell family settled in Southern Pennsylvania near the Mason-Dixon Line. In the mid-thirties, Ola Belle joined the local folk group, The North Carolina Ridge Runners, which became quite popular in the tri-state area. Olas brother Alex joined the group after coming home from serving in World War II. Together, they created their own band, The New River Boys and Girls. Their band would become known for opening the New River Ranch in Rising Sun, Maryland. The New River Boys and Girls built the popular music park that featured some of the biggest country and bluegrass stars of the fifties. Performers such as Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, Bill Monroe, The Carter Family, Hank Williams, and Johnny Cash brought thousands of country fans to Cecil County. After The New River Ranch was wiped out by a blizzard in 1958, the group created an equally famous music park called Sunset Park in West Grove, Pennsylvania. Many Cecil County residents remember going to shows at Sunset Park well into the eighties.
The Campbell family also created a chain of general stores in the Rising Sun and Oxford areas in the fifties and sixties. One of these stores, known as Campbells Corner, was not your typical grocery store. In addition to produce, they sold musical instruments and records. Most unique was the recording space in the back of the store where musicians would record tracks that would be featured on their family operated radio show. Customers could shop for groceries while witnessing recording sessions for some of the most popular country artists of the time.
Ola Belle Reeds musical talents earned her an honorary doctorate from the University of Maryland in 1978. Her music has also been recognized by the Smithsonian Institute, the National Endowment for the Arts, and The Library of Congress.
Two of Ola Belles most popular songs, High on the Mountain and Ive Endured, have been covered by many popular bluegrass artists for decades. Ive Endured is inspired by the Campbell familys difficult move to Cecil County, where Ola Belle became a housekeeper.
Please join us as we celebrate Ola Belle Reeds unique life and remarkable career with a free concert on August 4, 2012 at the Elkton Central Library. Our program will feature music from her son, Dave Reed, as well as other local musicians. This concert is a part of our ongoing Journey Stories programming series. Click here to sign up, or call 410-996-5600 ext. 481.
And please share with us your memories of Ola Belle Reed, the New River Ranch, Sunset Park, and the Appalachian migration to Cecil County.
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Mac and cheese, please
In its most elemental form, macaroni and cheese satisfies, nurtures and strengthens with every bite. Whether it's the basic version of just a cheese-filled white sauce with elbow macaroni or one that uses the familiar template as a canvas to showcase other ingredients, it's a dish that satiates on many levels.
And did we mention that it's as popular with adults as it is with kids? Whether from a classic cafeteria, a roadside diner, a soul food outpost or a couple of the city's finest steakhouses, the best versions of mac and cheese offer flavors to remember.
In alphabetical order, here are some of our favorites. Did we miss one? Let us know at mysanantonio.com.
Rich and luxurious
Where: Bohanan's Prime Steaks and Seafood, 219 E. Houston St., second floor, between Navarro and North St. Mary's streets, 210-472-2600, bohanans.com
Why we love it: When you are treating yourself to an elegant, luxurious meal, the team at Bohanan's pulls out all the stops from start to finish. The Creamy Macaroni and Cheese side dish lives up to its billing. A combination of rich cheeses melts into gooey greatness with the pasta, all served in a small skillet that is passed under heat to slightly brown the top.
Cost: $7.95
Two days only
Where: Loop 107 Burgers, Bakery & More, 11505 Loop 107, off U.S. 87 near Mount Olive Road, Adkins, 210-649-2300, loop107burgers.com
Why we love it: A four-cheese mac and cheese, this is part of the Wednesday and Saturday special: chicken-fried chicken with country gravy, green beans and a roll baked in a small flour pot.
Cost: $7.99 for the special
Old-fashioned goodness
Where: Luby's, various locations, lubys.com
Why we love it: This is the macaroni and cheese many San Antonians remember from their childhood. Elbow macaroni is combined with a béchamel sauce made with American cheese; additional cheese is sprinkled on top for a chewy crust. It isn't gourmet, but it sure is good.
Cost: $1.99 as a side serving; also available as part of a LuAnn meal that comes with a main dish, two sides and a roll, $7.89 (senior LuAnn is $5.99, 3-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday)
So tempting
Where: Mama Lee's Soul Food, 310 Valley Hi Drive, Suite 205, at SW Loop 410, 210-675-6262, mamaleessoulfoodtx.com
Why we love it: It would be so easy to fill up on just this mac and cheese, which has a slightly chewy top from browned cheddar cheese, and can make a meal in itself. But that wouldn't leave any room for the fried chicken or the fried catfish or the meatloaf or any of the other excellent dishes at the location near Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
Cost: Available as a side with an entrée; $2 as an additional side.
Home cooking
Where: Mr. & Ms. G's Home Cooking, 2222 S. W.W. White Road between Rigsby and Southcross, 210-359-0002
Why we love it: Hungry for home cooking? This is the place — fried chicken, pork chops, smothered steaks and Southern sides of mashed potatoes, corn, green beans and macaroni and cheese. Here, the sticky cheese holds the noodles together, and it's scooped out cafeteria-style. But it's only served on Wednesday and Friday, so make your plans.
Cost: $1.50, side; $4.75, pint; $25, pan
A side with spice
Where: Myron's Prime Steakhouse, 10003 NW Military Highway at Alon Town Centre, Suite 2101, 210-493-3031, myronsprime.com
Why we love it: At Myron's, the Jalapeño Mac and Cheese stands out among the sides. Sliced jalapeños are blended with a generous amount of cheddar to give this rich, cheesy dish a nice kick and extra flavor.
Cost: Sides cost $8.95
Great with jalapeño fried chicken
Where: Radicke's Bluebonnet Grill, 237 N. W.W. White Road between Interstate 10 and Gembler Road, 210-337-4007
Why we love it: This true roadside Texas diner may be best known for its tender and juicy jalapeño fried chicken, but you gotta have some sides with it, and the wonderfully cheesy mac and cheese with a hint of heat does not disappoint.
Cost: Available as a side with several main dishes, $1.75 by itself
Lasso some flavor
Where: Tejas Steakhouse & Saloon, 401 Obst Road between Blanco and Bulverde roads, Bulverde, 830-980-2205, tejassteakhouse.com
Why we love it: If you're going to make the trip for the outdoor-grilled steaks and either Friday night country dancing or a Saturday night rodeo, you need to be sure to order the green pepper mac and cheese. It includes a combination of roasted green chiles and house-smoked jalapeños. Order a side of it if your main dish doesn't include it. The dish is appropriately cheese-rich with a good but not overwhelming heat.
Cost: Available as a side with several main dishes, $2 as a separate side
Decadence on a plate
Where: Wildfish Seafood Grille, 1834 N Loop 1604 W. at Huebner Road, 210-493-1600, wildfishseafoodgrille.com
Why we love it: Wildfish's Truffled Macaroni and Cheese doesn't stint on the truffle flavor in this dish, which comes from white summer truffle oil, nor on the Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, which melts into the trumpet-shaped campanelle pasta. A béchamel sauce seasoned with scallions adds delicious richness; toasted bread crumbs on the top add a wonderful crunch. Shaved black truffles are the finishing touch.
Cost: $6 for a small side serving, $9 for a large
Special stuff
Where: Williams Confectionery Crafts, 12107 Toepperwein Road at Wilderness Trail, Live Oak, 210-967-5200
Why we love it: It's served on Mondays, but if you're lucky, they'll have some left for another day. The mac and cheese is served as part of a Monday special with either beef tips, smothered chicken or fried chicken, or order it on the side. With advance notice, the restaurant will make it as a special order on other days.
Cost: $2.29 as a side serving; Monday special with macaroni and cheese is $6.99
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WalMart undercutting local newspapers
I learned today that WalMart.com has a free online classified ad service. It seems to be intended mainly for private party use. The Terms of Use say that ads that "engage in any commercial activity" may not be posted.
I noticed that the ads contain many homes for sale by realtors, which would surely be commercial activity, but maybe that's considered OK since the sellers are private parties.
The classifieds site is powered by Oodle, a classified ad aggregator. Oodle gathers classified ads from a variety of sources and makes them searchable. Ads from all sources that match any certain search query are then displayed on an Oodle page with links to their sources.
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette was not pleased to learn that their newspaper ads were appearing in the WalMart classifieds. WEHCO Media, which owns the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and ten other Arkansas newspapers, decided to withhold their ads from the WalMart/Oodle site.
While WEHCO realizes it must compete for classified ads and audience, the company says it does not see the advantage in helping classified competitors, especially since classified content is a major reason for reading a newspaper or its Web site, and classified revenues are a major source of funding news gathering, reporting and journalism. (Source)
Having worked several years in classified advertising at Hopkinsville's locally-owned daily, I sympathize with WEHCO Media. Newspapers already face competition on all sides. Dwindling circulation numbers affirm that the public has many choices about where to read the news and advertisements. It's adding insult to injury for WalMart/Oodle to republish a newspaper's classified ads as well as offering free ads.
Classified advertising is a vital revenue source for small newspapers. WalMart's not really interested in the money, though. WalMart wants to take over the traffic that classified ads bring to the local newspaper. They want the public to develop a habit of visiting the WalMart website regularly.
On first glance, free ads may seem a nice service, but it's not helpful to any community if the newspaper goes broke or its owners are forced to sell out to a large newspaper chain.
Really, it reminds me of the Bible's account of David and Bathsheba. David had great riches and plenty of women already, but he looked out from his palace rooftop and saw Bathsheba, the wife of an ordinary soldier, and he wanted her too. That's what WalMart is doing -- looking out from their piles of wealth and seeing something else they want, something that still belongs to small, local firms, in many cases.
A hat tip goes to The Rural Blog, where I learned about the ad controversy in Arkansas. By the way, I've deliberately not linked to either WalMart or Oodle. It's my symbolic bit of protest.


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Contributor: Abril and her mom, Mary
Connection: Child with type 1 diabetes, and caregiver/parent
English Translation (approximate):
Child: "Hi, my name is Abril and I have type 1 diabetes and I was diagnosed when I was 7 years old. I feel really happy and I can do whatever I want."
Mom: "Hello, my name is Mary and I am Abril's mom. It has been a year with Ms. Diabetes in the house, but we have realized that we can do anything. There have been some changes, right?"
Child: "Mmhmm."
Mom: "We have to exercise more, change some of our eating habits. About a year ago I couldn't even talk about it. I would cry and cry. And today, I see that it is bad but it can be done. We have changed a lot, and we feel really happy about that. What makes me happier is that Abril can do anything – she competes in triathlons, marathons, she runs, she swims, and jumps. She is absolutely happy, and we have learned from this. Most importantly, we have to learn, right? Read and learn a lot about diabetes to succeed."


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New Hanover figured to be the likely front-runner in this conference even before the transfers of Kadeem Allen and Shaun Abraham. With the addition of those two players, especially Allen, things line up pretty well for the Wildcats. Between the returning cast of Mike Hickey, Thomas Johnson, Nigel Holley and the uber-athletic Trevon Brown (who's been snagging deep bombs for the Wildcat football team) and the addition of Allen, who provides many of the same things that Freddie Jackson did,… Read More »


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Liam Hemsworth (born in Melbourne, Australia on January 13, 1990) is an Australian actor. Hemsworth is best-known for playing Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games. He has also been the lead in films like The Last Song and The Expendables 2. He first gained notoriety playing Josh Taylor in the soap opera Neighbours, and as "Marcus" on the children's television series The Elephant Princess. Hemsworth's elder brothers, Luke and Chris Hemsworth, are also actors, and provided a path for Hemsworth to emulate. His personal life was marked by his relationship with fiancee and The Last Song co-star, Miley Cyrus. The couple got engaged in May 2012, but called things off in Sept. 2013 amid cheating rumors and reports of continuous fighting.
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Hemsworth is best-known for playing Gale Hawthorne in The Hunger Games.
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His personal life was marked by his relationship with The Last Song co-star, Miley Cyrus. They were engaged on May 31, 2012, but officially called off the engagement on Sept. 16, 2013. In Dec. 2015, Liam Reunited with Miley, and at the start of 2016, she was spotted wearing her engagement ring again. They've spent holidays together and posted loving photos, symbolizing that they are back together.


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LIVERMORE — As a high school kid in Ukiah, Christine Gulbranson recalls watching her science teacher writing on the blackboard,
"Physics," he wrote, "is phun."
There was pause in the class as the students mulled the alternate spelling of fun — "a smiler," those who ply the comic trade would call it.
Gulbranson, now Dr. Gulbranson, a scientist with a resume as long and circuitous as the road between Ukiah and Ft. Bragg, recalls that time (along with the day as a UC Davis undergrad she was set free in the Livermore Lab to do her own research) as one of the "a-ha" moments that led to her most remarkable career.
The most recent hairpin turn in the Livermore resident's vocational path was becoming a full-time judge on the Discovery TV show "The Big Brain Theory: Pure Genius" (10 p.m. Wednesdays on the Discovery Channel).
"TV? Never thought about that, but there I am," says Gulbranson, who was urged to inquire about the show by one of her friends. "It's a reality show, but it uses science as the point of the show, and I think making science sexy and fun and making it accessible — that's what I like about it."
Her goal for her appearance on the show as well as through much of her career is to get students interested in STEM — Science, Technology, Engineering and Math — and to make it as accessible as possible. She is pleased that Mark Fuller, the show's other judge, shares her interest and will give the winner a one-year contract with his company, Water Entertainment Technologies, which has projects including the dancing-water show at the Bellagio Casino in Las Vegas. The show's host, actor Kal Penn, took a two-year leave from his career to work for the Obama administration, helping to lead outreach to young people. Books, concepts and lectures, while important, play second to actual, hands-on experience in the lab, says Gulbranson.
"Sometimes, just reading a book won't do it," she says. "But when you do it, actually touch and feel it, that's when it starts to work."
Her family encouraged her in hands-on work. Her mom was a math whiz, her father a self-taught mechanic and her grandfather, who had a truck parts business, was a self-taught engineer who sat down with her and went over stories in technical magazines, all the while urging her to learn all the math and science she could.
The only bump in the road came when Gulbranson's father gave her a ratchet wrench set as a present, and she picked it up and headed toward the car.
"When my dad gave me the ratchet set, my mom looked at me and said, 'She's not going to lose a finger?' If I had been a boy, it wouldn't have come up," she said. "It really shouldn't matter if you're a girl or boy, we should all have the same experiences. But society has these preconceived notions of what boys should do and what girls should do,"
She never got into serious automotive technology, but with the encouragement of her whole family, she went to college with the idea of becoming an engineer. And, true to form, she did most of her learning in the lab.
"Actually working with materials, wearing a gas mask, getting stuff all over your face, going home with burns, I think that's what really solidified it for me," she says. "I remember thinking, 'I can do this.' "
She got her first patent as an undergraduate at UC Davis, when she invented a new sort of insulator, and was presented the award for top researcher of the entire university system. That launched her into the graduate school system. Naturally, she went into engineering, but she continued work as a researcher at the Livermore Lab. She eventually got her doctorate from Davis.
Then, however, she was encouraged to get an MBA, which led to her helping with startups, working to create a variety of technologies, consulting with various businesses and governments, traveling the world as a speaker (she missed shooting one "Big Brain" episode because of a previous speaking engagement in Finland), forming companies of her own, all (and more) leading to the goal of making science fun and appealing to students and to spreading word of scientific achievements to ordinary people.
She has her finger in a lot of industries, including being founder and CEO of Christalis LLC, a strategic advisory firm; CEO of the Nevada Institute for Renewable Energy Commercialization; and a specialist in the Industrial Partnership and Commercialization Division at Lawrence Livermore. She also established an incubator to accelerate entrepreneurial business growth through new business formation and commercialization of laboratory-developed technology.
"Science is so cool, and I want everybody else to get excited about it. I want scientists working in labs to think about the impacts their work can have on the world. That kind of shift can make the way we look at science completely different," Gulbranson says. "Taxpayers have invested so many dollars on core research. They need to see when they get their investments back."


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Verastem, Inc. (VSTM) deteriorated -28.04% to strike $1.36 in the Friday trading session. The stock quarterly performance specifies a shift of -56.83% and its performance is stands at -67.85% for last twelve month while moved -73.28% for the past six months. 11.81 million shares changed at hands on last trading day versus to an average trading volume of 2.82 million shares in last 3 months. The relative volume of the stock is 4.41. Relative volume is an indicator that tells traders and investors how recent volume is compared to past trading volumes over a given period. This is something that investor look for in all the stocks in which investor is trading and this is an important indicator to keep tabs on.
Verastem, Inc. (VSTM) shares have been seen trading -86.86% off its 52 week- peak value and changed -26.88% from its 52 week-bottom price value. Its market capitalization is $139.60. Market cap is just a fancy name for a straightforward concept: it is the market value of a company's outstanding shares. This figure is found by taking the stock price and multiplying it by the total number of shares outstanding. The classification of companies into different caps also allows investors to gauge the growth versus risk potential. Historically, large caps have experienced slower growth with lower risk. Meanwhile, small caps have experienced higher growth potential, but with higher risk.
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Relative strength index (RSI-14) for VSTM is observed at 17.98. Traditionally, RSI readings greater than the 70 level are considered to be in overbought territory, and RSI readings lower than the 30 level are considered to be in oversold territory. In between the 30 and 70 level is considered neutral, with the 50 level a sign of no trend. The relative strength index (RSI) is a technical indicator used in the analysis of financial markets. It is intended to chart the current and historical strength or weakness of a stock or market based on the closing prices of a recent trading period. The indicator should not be confused with relative strength. Tops and bottoms are indicated when RSI goes above 70 or drops below 30.
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The stock price weekly volatility remained at 7.31% while volatility is standing at 7.36% for the month. Volatility refers to the amount of uncertainty or risk about the size of changes in a security's value. A higher volatility means that a security's value can potentially be spread out over a larger range of values. This means that the price of the security can change dramatically over a short time period in either direction. A lower volatility means that a security's value does not fluctuate dramatically, but changes in value at a steady pace over a period of time. Commonly, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security. Beta which measures volatility and risk, is standing at 2.83.


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What can farmers and gardeners do when two of the world's worst weeds are in cahoots with one of the world's worst roundworm crop pests, reducing yields up to 40 percent in chile peppers and 25 percent in cotton crops?
The weeds in this case are purple nutsedge and yellow nutsedge and the worm is the southern root-knot nematode. All three share a vast range on five continents, from southern South America, Africa and Australia northward into Asia and the southern portion of the U.S. - including southern New Mexico.
Farmers and researchers have long recognized all three as significant pests, but the symbiotic relationship between the nematode and the two nutsedges did not become apparent until recently. Much of this understanding has come from work done at New Mexico State University by researchers in weed science and nematology.
The key NMSU investigators have been Jill Schroeder, professor and interim department head in NMSU's Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Weed Science; Steve Thomas, also a professor in EPPWS; and research associates Cheryl Fiore and Jacqueline Beacham.
Statistical design has played a significant part in the analysis of the data. Leigh Murray, formerly an NMSU faculty member and now a professor at Kansas State University, is the main collaborator on this facet of the research. Other NMSU collaborators have included Ian Ray, a professor of alfalfa genetics in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, and Jim Libbin, professor of agricultural economics and an associate dean in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.
In southern New Mexico, southern root-knot nematodes infect the roots of chile and cotton plants, just to name two very commercially important plants. The nematodes cause bulges known as galls that interfere with water uptake to the leaves and fruit. According to Thomas, who directs NMSU's nematology lab, the worms also send a chemical signal to their host plants that essentially says, "I'm a fruit," tricking the plants into rerouting photosynthates from the leaves to the roots, thus depriving the chile pods and cotton bolls of nutrients.
The purple and yellow nutsedges are pests in their own right. Like typical weeds, they compete with crops for space, water and soil nutrients. In addition, they provide a willing host for these nematodes, as the NMSU researchers have found. But these sedges are not merely unaffected by the presence in their roots of southern root-knot nematodes - these weeds actually thrive in a symbiotic relationship with the worm.
"The nematode actually makes the yellow nutsedge produce more of these tubers and that's how it winds up to be a win-win system for both the nematode and the nutsedge," Schroeder said.
Understanding in detail how this "pest complex" relationship works and how we can use that knowledge to the producer's advantage has been a priority for Schroeder, Thomas and colleagues for a number of years.
Among the important insights that the group's research has produced are the following:
The nature of the symbiotic relationship between the nematode and the nutsedges is such that there is a positive correlation between the density of nutsedge plants in an area of a field and the level of concentration of the nematode. More nutsedges mean more nematodes. Murray's statistical modeling has proven effective in predicting nematode populations based on nutsedge population.
Because these nutsedge varieties have a grass-like root system and propagate underground, merely getting rid of the individual stalks in a field will not keep the weed at bay. The tubers - similar to potato tubers - will remain, continuing to produce new plants and offering safe haven to the nematodes, which reproduce and spread to the susceptible crops.
Except for the short period that newly hatched nematodes spend finding a new home, they normally hide in the nutsedge tubers, where they are shielded from the effects of fumigant pesticides normally used to control soil pests prior to planting. There are currently no environmentally safe, readily available pesticides that are effective against this nematode once inside a plant, according to Thomas.
As mentioned above, chile peppers and cotton, both widely grown in southern New Mexico, are seriously impacted by the southern root-knot nematode. Some farmers rotate chile and cotton, which actually exacerbates the problem.
Certain plants are both resistant to the southern root-knot nematode and competitive against the nutsedges. These plants can actually suppress the nematode population by crowding out the nutsedges.
Rotating a resistant variety of non-dormant alfalfa with chile can result in more productive chile plants. Unfortunately, the researchers have found that it takes three years of alfalfa production in a field to effectively reduce the nematode and nutsedge threat, and the result is only one year of nematode-free chile cultivation. This might seem like a high price to pay for someone who is predominantly a chile producer.
Where nutsedge is not a problem, NMSU chile breeder Paul Bosland has found it effective to rotate certain varieties of marigolds with the chiles as a defense against the nematodes. He has been employing that strategy effectively at the Chile Pepper Institute's demonstration garden in Las Cruces. Tilling under one year's marigolds keeps the nematode population down for the following year. The down side of this approach for commercial producers, however, is that marigolds aren't a cash crop, so they would only have income from a field every other year.
Thomas has suggested several possible directions for future research:
Identifying other crop varieties that resist the nematodes, can compete against the nutsedges, and give growers more flexibility than three years of alfalfa; pearl millet may have potential as a summer forage crop for local dairies, according to Thomas.
Incorporating CT scanning technology, which would allow researchers to see into the nutsedge tubers and learn how the two pests affect each other's development in hopes of finding weak points.
Exploring how to use winter accumulation of soil heat units and irrigation timing as tools to determine when to disrupt the early season impact of nutsedges and root-knot nematodes on young crops.
The value of the latter two research directions would be in better understanding of the relationship of nutsedge germination and nematode emergence. More precise prediction of these stages would allow producers to be more precise with their treatment efforts.
Beyond the knowledge gained about how this specific pest complex functions, the project has led to the development of strategies for identifying and investigating other pest complexes.
"We have started a collaboration with Soum Sanogo, an associate professor in EPPWS, to understand the interactions of three annual weeds - spurred anoda, Wright groundcherry and tall morning glory - with the nematodes and the Verticillium fungus," Schroeder said. "The research is based on observations made by Sanogo in the Deming area in fields infested with all these pests.
"The root-knot nematode and Verticillium pathogens infect all three weeds but the weeds are not damaged. As a matter of fact, the tall morning glory grew better when infected with these pests that are devastating to chile. We are beginning to think that these predominant annual weeds in Southwestern chile pepper production systems may actually enhance populations of both pathogens, reinforcing the importance of effective weed management for effective management of the disease. We plan to continue research on the biology of this interaction."
For more information about NMSU research in weed science and nematology, visit http://eppws.nmsu.edu/weedscience/ and http://eppws.nmsu.edu/nematology/index.html.
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Moisten the loin with 1 teaspoon of olive oil. Combine the rosemary and garlic and rub it into the loin. Season with salt and pepper.
In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining oil. Sear the lamb for 8 to 10 minutes on each side, until the meat is firm to the touch and the internal temperature on a meat thermometer is 135 degrees. Remove the meat to a cutting board to rest for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, wipe the fat from the skillet with a paper towel. Return the skillet to the heat and add the wine. Cook until the liquid has reduced by half, about 1 minute, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen the browned bits. Add the stock and simmer until the liquid is reduced by half. Meanwhile, dissolve the flour in 1/4 cup of water. Add to the stock and let simmer and thicken, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
Slice the loin into 1/2-inch slices and arrange among 4 dinner plates. Spoon the pan juices onto each plate and serve alongside Spoon-Mashed Potatoes.


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by the time the game's released, you could probably make a computer that'd meet the suggested requirements for a couple hundred bucks tops.
I'm currently reinstalling Diablo II and LoD as I have a year+ to wait for DIII and I need to do SOMETHING. :PI'll be playing on US East if anyone wants to grind some demons some time. I'm rolling a Frozen Orb specced Sorcy. :P
"The random scripted events sound like one of the coolest additions to the game. Each playthrough, players will encounter scenarios that are quite different from their previous trip through the game. In one area, you might see a house filled with undead enemies--along with a story about the home's former residents. The second time you play through that same area might contain a caravan that you'll be prompted to escort to safety. The next time that area might simply be filled with monsters just begging for the opportunity to be killed by you."
Am I the only one who thinks Diablo 1 is better than Diablo 2?
I've never read the Sin War books (dunno what those are), but I do recall listening to some story bits in the PS version of Diablo. There's supposedly still two guys down in hell that were at the same level of Andariel and Duriel. Forgot what their names were, though.
Am I the only one who thinks Diablo 1 is better than Diablo 2?


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Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Johnnie Carson spoke about U.S. policy towards Africa at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC on April 5, 2011. Before providing an overview of major issues and policies related to the continent, Assistant Secretary Carson addressed the upcoming elections in Nigeria and the situation in Cote d'Ivoire. Assistant Secretary Carson said, "Nigeria is one of the two most important countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and what happens in Nigeria has consequences for Africa, the United States, and the global community. This past weekend Nigeria was to have held the first of a series of elections that will shape the direction of Africa's most populous country and second-largest economy."
He continued, "Nigeria has not had credible national elections since 1993, and overcoming this negative legacy remains a significant challenge. This challenge was manifest on Saturday, as Nigeria's independent electoral body, INEC, intervened a few hours into the polling to postpone the first round of voting for the National Assembly. The postponement was due to a variety of logistical problems, notably the failure to deliver voting materials to numerous polling stations across the country. We share the disappointment of INEC and of the Nigerian people that this important electoral event had to be postponed, and we renew our call for credible and transparent elections in this critically important African country."
Assistant Secretary Carson then focused on Cote d'Ivoire. He said, "The situation in Cote d'Ivoire is frequently compared to that of Libya in terms of the international community's responsibilities to protect innocent civilians. That notion is simply wrong. For the past four months, the United States has been working closely with its African and other international partners to achieve a peaceful outcome to the Ivorian crisis. A robust international peacekeeping force has been on the ground since 2002, beginning first as an ECOWAS operation and then converting in 2004 to a U.N. led effort. The peacekeepers prevented what many analysts believed could have turned into another prolonged bloody civil war like what had occurred in the previous decade in Sierra Leone and Liberia."
He continued, "Over the past four months, the peacekeepers have helped deter and contain violence while ECOWAS and the African Union tried to achieve a diplomatic solution to this crisis. French forces have also played a key role in preventing Cote d'Ivoire's civil war from escalating over the past decade, and, as we see this week, are taking action with U.N. forces to take out Gbagbo's heavy weaponry and thereby reduce the risks to the civilian population in Abidjan. I think these actions demonstrate the willingness and ability of the U.N. and French forces to adapt to the changing circumstances in what has become a highly volatile situation. Without the presence of the peacekeepers, there is no doubt the situation in Cote d'Ivoire would be far worse than it is now."
Assistant Secretary Carson also spoke about the five focal areas of our Africa policy: strengthening democracy and governance; helping mitigate conflict; promote economic growth and development; assist with addressing its health issues; and focus on prevailing over certain transnational problems. Assistant Secretary Carson said, "Over the next year, we will continue to work in close collaboration with our African and other international partners to address the many challenges ahead while capitalizing on the great opportunities that already exist in Africa. The most historic event for sub-Saharan Africa this year is likely to be the emergence of Southern Sudan as an independent nation on July 9, 2011. The referendum was only one component of a still incomplete process. The 17 national elections scheduled for this year across Africa are also noteworthy. Although there's more to democracy than just elections, they do serve to be seen as an important barometer of overall governance, and we must remain proactive in encouraging success."
Assistant Secretary Carson concluded by saying, "The Obama Administration is committed to recognizing Africa's strategic importance and drawing more attention to its enormous promise and potential."
Assistant Carson will travel to Nigeria April 8-11 to observe the country's National Assembly elections scheduled for Saturday, April 9. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) postponed the National Assembly elections on April 2 due to delays in the delivery of voting materials to polling stations across the country. You can learn more about this trip here and read the full text of the his remarks at the Woodrow Wilson Center here.
Jeffery E. in Kansas writes:
I believe engagement with leaders at every level throughout the continent of Africa is very important. By building bonds now, we enhance the relationship between our country and the nations on the continent of Africa.
I am currently a Major in the U.S. Army attending the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Upon arriving three months ago I was informed that I had been assigned as a student ambassador for a Major who is attending the course from Zambia. Over the last 3 months we have both gained much from our relationship. He not only adds context to the course material but brings a totally different perspective to the learning environment. He has been a tremendous asset during the course. I am certain the bond we have formed will last a lifetime.
These types of exchanges help to provide an outlet for sharing ideas and gaining a deeper understanding of each other's countries and cultures which in the end is in everyone's best interest.
The views expressed in this blog are those of the author and do not reflect the policy or position of the Department of the Army, Defense Department, or the U.S. Government.


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Chicken Piccata with Lemon, Capers and Artichoke Hearts
4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Salt and ground black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, quartered
1/4 cup drained capers
1 cup quick-cooking brown rice
1/2 cup frozen Lima beans
Place chicken in zip-top bags and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until 1/4-inch thick. Remove chicken from bag and season all over with salt and black pepper. In a shallow dish (or plastic bag), combine flour, lemon zest, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well. Add chicken and turn to coat. Remove chicken from flour mixture and shake off excess flour.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and saute 2 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Add lemon juice, wine and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer 5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens. Add artichoke hearts and capers and simmer 1 minute to heat through.
Cook rice according to package directions, adding Lima beans at the beginning of cooking process. Serve chicken and sauce with rice.
This meals pairs well with Pinot Grigio a Citrusy, light white wine
Tonight I'm serving with jasmine rice, garden salad and fresh fruit compote.


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December 24 – Christmas Eve
How did you, your family or your ancestors spend Christmas Eve?
As a child Christmas Eve was spent quietly with perhaps a visit from an aunt and uncle. We were always at home and usually admonished to go to bed early so "Santa can come".
After I married, Christmas Eve was at my in-laws. There was always a ham dinner and presents were opened. Later we would all go to Midnight Mass and return to the in-laws for ham sandwiches and more holiday fun before heading home. When the children came, we skipped Midnight Mass and went home so we could have Christmas Morning at home. Christmas Eve dinner at my in-laws was always special with wine, candles and everything. One year my father-in-law was doing candle making as a hobby and on the table that Christmas Eve there was a star shaped candle at each place with each person's name on the candle. Those candles were brought out every Christmas for many years to mark the holiday.
I think that was also the year he gave each of his 3 "girls" a candle he made in an apothacary jar. When we took the lid off the jar we each got a birthstone and pearl ring! Since Dave's birthstone was the pearl, the ring has always held a special significance for me.
Even after Dave's parents and my mother both moved to Florida, trips for the holidays still meant Christmas Eve with the in-laws and Christmas afternoon with my family. That left Christmas morning at our house with the kids! It seemed the best of all possible worlds to us!


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Matthew Pennel (of The Watchmaker Project) just wrote a short and very clear article on Digital-Web Magazine on handling contact forms with PHP entitled "Building a Bulletproof Contact Form with PHP". If you are new to the topic, or are just looking to get that contact form set up and working, then for sure, give it a read.
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This report was written by Juan A. Lozano of the Associated Press.
Former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay — still waiting to learn his legal fate since being convicted nearly two years ago for his role in a scheme to influence Texas elections — is praying for vindication but also preparing for the possibility of imprisonment.
DeLay's three-year prison sentence has been on hold as his case has made its way through the appellate process. For both DeLay and his critics, the process has been frustratingly slow, due in part to some of the appeals court justices in Austin recusing themselves as well as DeLay's successful effort to have a judge on the panel removed because of anti-Republican comments she made.
"I don't like living under this cloud. But I'm not angry about it. I even pray for the prosecution and my enemies," the former Houston-area congressman told The Associated Press in an interview. "No, they have not destroyed Tom DeLay as a person. And I'm ready to go to prison if that's where I'm supposed to end up."
But DeLay, and his attorney, Brian Wice, are hoping to get his convictions overturned. On Oct. 10, they will finally get a chance to make their case to the 3rd Court of Appeals, arguing the once-powerful Republican leader did nothing wrong and is the victim of a political vendetta, a claim that prosecutors deny.
DeLay, 65, was found guilty in November 2010 of money laundering and conspiracy to commit money laundering for helping illegally funnel corporate money to Texas candidates in 2002.
Sitting with DeLay in his office in downtown Houston on Wednesday, Wice used a literary allusion to explain the case. He compared DeLay to Jean Valjean, the kind-hearted protagonist of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables." He called Ronnie Earle, the now-retired Democratic Travis County District Attorney in Austin who charged the former lawmaker, a modern-day Inspector Javert, who pursued Valjean at all costs.
The Travis County District Attorney's Office says the case was never about politics but about someone who broke Texas law.
"Our office has always been fair and never been politically motivated in prosecuting this defendant or any other," said prosecutor Holly Taylor.
Jurors in Austin determined DeLay conspired with two associates, John Colyandro and Jim Ellis, to use his Texas-based political action committee to send a check for $190,000 in corporate money to an arm of the Washington-based Republican National Committee. The RNC then sent the same amount to seven Texas House candidates. Under state law, corporate money cannot be given directly to political campaigns.
Prosecutors claim the money helped the GOP take control of the Texas House, enabling them to push through a DeLay-engineered congressional redistricting plan that sent more Republicans to Congress in 2004, strengthening his political power.
A judge in January 2011 sentenced DeLay to three years in prison but allowed him to remain free on bond pending his appeal. In June, Ellis was sentenced to four years' probation. Colyandro awaits trial.
DeLay, who once held the No. 2 job in the House of Representatives, said he has been "unemployable" since his conviction and is living off Social Security and his $60,000 annual pension.
He has kept himself busy with speaking engagements and is involved with various projects that advance the conservative cause, including a religious-based one called "40 Days to Save America." He still lives in the Houston suburb of Sugar Land, an area he represented for 22 years.
DeLay said people usually recognize him from his 2009 appearance on ABC's hit television show "Dancing With the Stars."
"They have never given me a hard time for being a convicted felon," he said.
DeLay and his attorney continue to contend money laundering did not occur because no illegal funds were funneled through the RNC.
Wice also said he'll tell the appeals court no crime occurred because in 2002 money laundering in Texas only applied to funds in the form of cash and not checks. The state law was later changed to also specify checks.
"This was a situation where the prosecution couldn't sell the steak, so they sold the sizzle," Wice said.
Taylor called Wice's claim "rather absurd." She said DeLay's belief that his case was politically motivated is just a way to "try and explain away this legitimate prosecution."
While the various changes to the appeals court has resulted in a three-judge panel of two Republicans and one Democrat to hear DeLay's case, Wice said it won't give the ex-lawmaker an advantage.
Cal Jillson, a political science professor at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, said there is some irony in DeLay — whose tough political tactics earned him the nickname "the Hammer" — claiming he is the victim of partisanship.
"If there is any irony here, it will be lost on Tom DeLay because when he looks out through his eyeballs he sees a partisan world," Jillson said. "He sees everyone motivated the way he was motivated."
But DeLay says he is not claiming to be a victim, adding his faith in Jesus Christ has helped him through this difficult time.
"I am totally at peace and I'm full of joy … I'm not beaten down," he said.
The state appeals court probably won't be the last stop, as the losing side will likely take the case to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Ultimately, the case could wind up in the U.S. Supreme Court.
"It's frustrating to wait so long to get justice in a case like this," said Craig McDonald, the director of Texans for Public Justice, a liberal watchdog group whose complaints helped lead to the investigation of DeLay's PAC.
"I'd be surprised if he ever saw the inside of the big house," McDonald said.


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TUESDAY, March 12 (HealthDay News) -- Treatment at primary care centers is as effective as at specialist sleep centers in reducing daytime sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnea, a new study from Australia finds.
People with obstructive sleep apnea experience repeated breathing interruptions while they sleep, resulting in poor sleep and daytime drowsiness. Left untreated, sleep apnea may lead to serious health problems, such as high blood pressure, stroke, heart failure, diabetes and depression.
Increasing rates of obstructive sleep apnea have led to long wait lists at specialist sleep centers. In order to improve that situation, the researchers suggested it might be a good idea for appropriately trained primary care doctors and nurses to become more involved in the diagnosis and management of obstructive sleep apnea.
In their study, they compared outcomes among 81 patients treated at primary care practices and 74 patients treated at a university hospital sleep medicine center in Adelaide, South Australia. At six months follow-up, both groups of patients showed significant improvements in daytime sleepiness.
The study appears in the March 13 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Treatment was about 40 percent cheaper at the primary care centers than at the sleep medicine center. The average per-patient cost was $1,819 (U.S. dollars) in the primary care group and $3,068 in the specialist care group, according to a journal news release.
Sleep study costs, sleep physician consultations and travel expenses appeared to be the main reasons for the higher total price for patients in the specialist group, noted study author Ching Li Chai-Coetzer, of the Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health at the Repatriation General Hospital, and colleagues.
The authors said the fact that primary care centers can provide effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea could be particularly beneficial for patients in rural areas and those in developing nations, where they may not have access to sleep specialists.
-- Robert Preidt
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SOURCE: Journal of the American Medical Association, news release, March 12, 2013


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Winningest Coach In Bulldog History
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Former Yale basketball coach Joe Vancisin was among eight outstanding coaches, players and contributors inducted Sunday into the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame. Ceremonies were held at the historic Midland Theatre.
Joining Vancisin, who was inducted as a contributor, in the hall's sixth class were players Ralph Sampson of Virginia; North Carolina's James Worthy; Cazzie Russell of Michigan; Chris Mullin of St. John's; coaches Bob Knight and Eddie Sutton; and television sports pioneer Eddie Einhorn.
"This is unbelievable. It is a thrill to be even considered," said Vancisin. "Never in my wildest dreams did I ever expect something like this and it never would have happened without the help of a lot of great people. I am just thankful for the opportunity, especially to share this with my entire family."
A Bridgeport, Conn., native, Vancisin coached at Yale for 19 seasons, leading the Bulldogs to two Ivy League titles and two NCAA tournament appearances. He left Yale in 1975 to become the NABC's executive director for 17 years before his retirement in 1992. Under his leadership, the NABC debuted its college all-star game at the NCAA Final Four, elected its first African American president in Georgetown's John Thompson and adopted a code of ethics.
"We had a terrific board of directors and it was a great time when Joe was our leader," said legendary St. John's coach Lou Carnesecca, a presenter for Chris Mullin on Sunday. "He knew what coaches had to deal with because he was a coach himself at Yale and a great player at Dartmouth. He knew the responsibilites and the problems coaches dealt with and he was like a light that we followed. Many people don't realize what a great coach Joe was."
After a standout career at Bridgeport's Bassick High, Vancisin went on to play at Dartmouth, including appearances in the NCAA Final Four. He coached at Dartmouth, Michigan and Minnesota before taking over as head coach at Yale. Among his many notable accomplishments was leading the Elis to the championship of Hawaii's Rainbow Classic, defeating heavily favored LSU and Pete Maravich in the final game.
"The NABC is a lot different but I can remember that Joe and Liz (Mrs. Vancisin) were about all the staff there was for many years. Coaches across the country go to the national convention and Joe and Liz were always able to handle that so well," said inductee Eddie Sutton, former coach at Creighton, Arkansas, Kentucky and Oklahoma State. "In all the meetings when I was on the board, I thought Joe was fantastic. He was very organized and a dear friend who helped with the responsibilities we had as board members. I always have been a great fan of Joe Vancisin."
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This is the 50th Wedding Anniversary picture of my paternal great-grandparents, John Brooks Binns and Blanche Kathryn Hill who were married in Longview, Texas, 19 August 1934. Although they were married in Texas, they both grew up in Monticello, Arkansas and raised their family in Fort Smith, Arkansas. John was a meat cutter at the local Kroger grocer and Blanche was a homemaker. Once their 3 daughters were old enough to attend high school, the couple enrolled in education classes at Russellville Tech and obtained their teaching degrees. John taught 5th grade and Blanche taught 2nd grade at Alma Elementary in Alma, Arkansas. In 1963, Blanche was forced to retired from teaching after she had a stroke. John continued teaching and caring for his wife another 12 years.
Here is a copy of the news clipping that appeared in the local paper on 8 August 1984 announcing their 50th Wedding Anniversary:
The photo of them included in this new sclipping was taken probably in the late 50s or early 60s before Blanche had her stroke.
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Posted by Mele Michael
Addis Ababa, July 13, 2009 -- The Government has approved a new national exam students will have to take to join university, Capital learnt. According to sources, the Ministry of Education (MoE) will shortly announce the changes made in the exam that preparatory program grade 12 students take at the end of the year.
Replacing the old curriculum's Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate Examination (E.S.L.C.E), it was back in 2001 that the first batch of the new education policy students took the new Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate exam at grade ten.
The Education Ministry uses the students score to divide them in to two groups: one gets sent to various vocational programs, while the second group goes on a two years preparatory program in order to go to university.
Students who successfully complete the two year preparatory program will take the final national exam – the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Certificate Examination. Their score in this test determines what studies they will take, if any. It is this exam, first launched in 2003, the Education Ministry has decided to change next academic year.
Grade 12 students, including this year's, took a national exam that contains five subjects, while the newly approved exam has seven. The new exam to be announced will keep English, math, civics and aptitude subjects, but eliminate general science and social science for natural and social science students, respectively. Each subject, a total of five, is marked out of 100, but now the eliminated two subjects from each side will each be divided into three, taking the overall grade point to 700.
All students will sit seven exams, with physics, biology and chemistry added for natural science students, while geography, history and economics are added for social science students.
"Basically for social science students, the social science subject, which now comprises three subjects, will be divided in to three separate exams, and the same for natural science students who used to take general science exam, they will sit physics, biology and chemistry exams starting from next academic year," a source explained to Capital.
"Most students go for a degree program that would focus on one of the subjects now compressed in just one exam, therefore encouraging them to devote a little time to general and social science exams since the two only count for 100 out of 500 total grading, while other subjects like English and civics have 100 points each," the source added, explaining why the change was necessary.
"The first entrance exam excluded civics' exam and it was graded out of 400. In the following year, civics was included and the exam numbered five subjects so it is always necessary to keep improving exams to better assess students," the source also said. The new entrance exam to be announced looks more like a Grade 10 exam where students sit for nine exams and graded by seven best, but making math and English compulsory.
The entrance exam change is part of a broader reform agenda the Education Ministry is planning. It wants most of the preparatory students to focus on natural studies so that at completion at least 70 per cent of them join natural science programs.
Official data shows that this year's freshmen in natural science fields studying in 22 state-run universities are only 51 per cent from the total enrolment. "Next academic year enrolment will take the share to 60 per cent and 2011 should be the desired 70 percentage share," one expert outlined the targets.
The break down of the seventy percentage share is forty per cent for computing and engineering fields, while 20 per cent enrollment goes to other basic natural sciences fields, such as applied physics and biology; health studies and agriculture will each take five per cent.
The 30 per cent for social science is split in to two: 20 per cent for business and economics students and 10 per cent for social studies. The whole point behind the 70/30 divide is to produce professionals in industry and technology fields that will have both the quantity and quality to realise a transformation of the emerging economy. This is an approach the Government says has proved successful in the best performing European and Asian economies.
Source: Capital


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Insulting the president
↪ More 'insulting president' lawsuits under Morsi than Mubarak - Politics - Egypt - Ahram Online
I have a hard time believing this but Gamal Eid is a serious guy:
There were four times as many 'insulting the president' lawsuits during President Mohamed Morsi's first 200 days in office than during the entire 30-year reign of former president Hosni Mubarak. This is the claim made by Gamal Eid, human rights lawyer and executive director of the Arab Network for Human Rights Information (ANHRI).
Moreover, the number of such lawsuits during the Morsi era is more than during the entire period dating back to 1909 when the law was introduced (originally for 'insulting the king'), Eid said via Twitter.
They will have a full report on it tomorrow with the list of names.


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