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Set up initially in Tashkent as an informal group during the early 1990s and later registered in Karakalpakstan as a non-governmental organization (NGO) in 2001, the Friends of Nukus Museum (FoNM) is a small, but dedicated international network of advocates and supporters. In 2007, it was re-constituted as the Friends of Nukus Museum Foundation, a Dutch registered charity. The FoNM works with the Museum's Director on a variety of issues, ranging from developing a long-term development strategy and liaising with potential donors and other museums about possible exhibitions abroad; to financing practical activities such as the restoration of individual paintings, the printing of souvenir postcards and a 2-year 2012-13 calendar, the training of Museum staff, as well as other small-scale activities designed to promote the Museum and generate income for its local outreach activities.
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No less than 95% of Friends' membership dues go directly to the Museum to finance practical activities of the kind listed above (e.g. restoration of paintings, items for sale in its shop). In return, Friends receive
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- Invitations to occasional events both in Uzbekistan and abroad relating to its activities.
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The Desert of Forbidden Art
How does art survive in a time of oppression? During the Soviet rule artists who stay true to their vision are executed, sent to mental hospitals or Gulags.
Their plight inspires young Igor Savitsky. He pretends to buy state-approved art but instead daringly rescues 40,000 forbidden fellow artist's works and creates a museum in the desert of Uzbekistan, far from the watchful eyes of the KGB. Though a penniless artist himself, he cajoles the cash to pay for the art from the same authorities who are banning it. Savitsky amasses an eclectic mix of Russian Avant-Garde art. But his greatest discovery is an unknown school of artists who settle in Uzbekistan after the Russian revolution of 1917, encountering a unique Islamic culture, as exotic to them as Tahiti was for Gauguin. They develop a startlingly original style, fusing European modernism with centuries-old Eastern traditions.
Ben Kingsley, Sally Field and Ed Asner voice the diaries and letters of Savitsky and the artists. Intercut with recollections of the artists' children and rare archival footage, the film takes us on a dramatic journey of sacrifice for the sake of creative freedom. Described as "one of the most remarkable collections of 20th century Russian art" and located in one of the world's poorest regions, today these paintings are worth millions, a lucrative target for corrupt bureaucrats and art profiteers. The collection remains as endangered as when Savitsky first created it, posing the question whose responsibility is it to preserve this cultural treasure.


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I added lots of layers to this card. :)
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I cut the "it's your day" sentiment at 3.82 inches from the Birthday Bash cartridge. Then I covered it with glossy accents and attached it to my card with dimensional adhesive.
The black striped border is a piece of ribbon that I glued on and then folded under the edge of the patterned paper. I built the top piece of this card before I adhered it to the card base.
The tag sentiment is from my Tiny Tags Stamp set and I tied it on with a bit of Honeydew Bakers Twine.
It is funny that there can be so many shades of black when it comes to picking paper! My Black patterned paper with the swirls actually looked slightly gray next to the black card stock, so I heat embossed the patterned paper with clear embossing powder. This made it a dark black and shiny too!
I probably won't give these away together as a set, but liked the color combo.
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Passengers onboard a disabled cruise ship being towed to shore in the Gulf of Mexico told relatives they are using plastic bags to do "their business" and are otherwise trying to make the best of a bad situation by sleeping under the stars instead of in their stuffy, hot cabins.
The head of Carnival Cruise Lines says his company is working hard to ensure passengers stranded on a disabled cruise ship in the Gulf of Mexico are as comfortable as possible while the vessel is towed to port.
Carnival Cruise Lines President and CEO Gerry Cahill said at a news conference Tuesday in Miami that most public restrooms on the ship are working, as are some bathrooms in guest cabins. He also said there's running water on the ship.
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Cahill's comments are in contrast to what some passengers have told relatives. They described dirty and hot conditions aboard the ship, including overflowing toilets and limited access to food.
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Jimmy Mowlam, 63, said his 37-year-old son, Rob Mowlam, told him by phone Monday night that the lack of ventilation onboard Carnival Cruise Lines' Carnival Triumph had made it too hot to sleep inside. He said Rob and his new bride -- they got married onboard Saturday -- are among the many passengers who have set up camp on the ocean liner's decks and in its common areas.
"He said up on deck it looks like a shanty town, with sheets, almost like tents, mattresses, anything else they can pull to sleep on," said Mowlam, 63, who is from Warren, in southeast Texas. His son is from nearby Nederland.
The ship left Galveston, Texas, for a four-day cruise last Thursday carrying 3,143 passengers and 1,086 crew members. On Sunday, the ship was about 150 miles off Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula when an engine room fire knocked out its primary power source, crippling its water and plumbing systems and leaving it adrift on only a backup power.
There were no reported injuries caused by the fire, but Carnival spokeswoman Joyce Oliva said Tuesday that a passenger with a pre-existing medical condition was taken off the ship as a precaution.
Everyone else will likely have to remain onboard until the ship reaches Mobile, Ala., which is expected to happen Thursday, weather permitting.
Besides the two tugs, at least two other Carnival cruise ships have been diverted to the Triumph to leave supplies and a 210-foot Coast Guard cutter was at the scene, Coast Guard Petty Officer Richard Brahm said Tuesday.
"If they do need any help, we're there," he said.
Mowlam said his son told him there is no running water and few working toilets and passengers were given plastic bags to "use for their business."
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Rob Mowlam told his father the ship's crew had started giving away free alcohol to passengers.
"He was concerned about what that was going to lead to when people start drinking too much," Mowlam said.
Other passengers have described more dire conditions, including overflowing toilets and limited access to food.
Texas resident Brent Nutt, whose wife is on the cruise ship, said Monday that she told him the "whole boat stinks extremely bad" and some passengers were getting sick and throwing up. Nutt said his wife reported "water and feces all over the floor."
Carnival hasn't determined what caused the fire or how it caused the electrical problems that have crippled the ship's water and plumbing systems, said Oliva, the company spokeswoman.
The National Transportation Safety Board announced Tuesday it has opened an investigation into the cause of the fire. The NTSB said the Bahamas Maritime Agency will lead the investigation because the ship carries a Bahamian flag.
The ship was originally going to be towed to the port in Progreso, Mexico, but after currents pushed it northward, a decision was made to take it to Mobile to make it easier for passengers without passports to get home, the company said.
A similar situation occurred on a Carnival cruise ship in November 2010. That vessel was also stranded for three days with 4,500 people aboard after a fire in the engine room. When the passengers disembarked in San Diego they described a nightmarish three days in the Pacific with limited food, power and bathroom access.
Carnival said in a statement that it had canceled the Triumph's next two voyages scheduled to depart Monday and Saturday. Passengers aboard the stranded ship will also receive a full refund, the statement said.
The ship was stranded after a weekend engine fire. It's being towed to Mobile, Ala., and is expected to arrive Thursday.
NBC 5's Ben Russell and Associated Press writers Michael Graczyk and Ramit Plushnick-Masti in Houston and David Warren in Dallas contributed to this report.


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Articles about performance anxiety, aka "stage fright," usually start the same way: Surveys reveal that Americans fear public speaking more than anything else, including death. Well, I'm pleased to report that public speaking is now just Americans' #59 fear (according to The Chapman University Survey on American Fears, 2018). This means it falls well behind such favorites as "widespread civil unrest" (#24), "nuclear weapons attack" (#25), and, of course, sharks (#51). However, we Americans continue to fear public speaking more than being kidnapped (#61), so I suppose there's still work to do.
If speaking or performing in front of people freaks you out, you're hardly alone. Stage fright is super common. To quote Mark Twain: "There are two types of speakers: Those that are nervous and those that are liars." Even people who enjoy public speaking or are elite performers get nervous. Adele told Rolling Stone, "I'm scared of audiences. . . . One show in Amsterdam, I was so nervous I escaped out the fire exit. I've thrown up a couple of times." It hasn't exactly held Adele back, and it doesn't need to hold you back either.
Presenting in public is a high-value skill
Psychologists and biologists have developed a comprehensive understanding of performance anxiety, both what causes it and how to manage it. That's a good thing, because the ability to get up in front of people is a skill well worth having, especially as you begin to seek out colleges and think about your future career. Verbal communication skills are among the top skills that employers look for, according to a 2015 survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. In a 2015 analysis by LinkedIn, the most sought-after "soft skill" in the workplace was "communication"—and that includes communicating in public to multiple people.
Stage fright is a thing we can work with
If you have stage fright, you already know how it feels—the racing heart, the stomach butterflies—but here's what's actually happening in your body and mind.
Your sympathetic nervous system, which governs the flight-or-fight response, takes over and floods your body with norepinephrine and other hormones (Science, 2011). These hormones trigger a surge of energy and an increase in your breathing and heart rates. Meanwhile, the parts of your brain dealing with rational thought begin to go off-line. This would be a perfectly healthy and useful response if you were facing a saber-toothed tiger. In that situation, you need to default to instinct (e.g., run). Unfortunately, the fear response is less helpful when we're trying to deliver a piano concerto or speech. Today, our fears are usually not about immediate, serious dangers. But we can perceive danger in being judged negatively or critiqued, and that can trigger the same old responses in us.
We can deal with this. Anxiety about giving public performances is treatable; the main problem is a lack of information. In a 2011 study of 160 music students, half of the respondents admitted that they knew little or nothing about coping strategies for stage fright (International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health). Yet two in three said they were willing to accept support, and all of them wanted to learn more.
4 ways to slay the angst and own the show
1. Cognitive behavioral approaches
Cognitive behavioral ("CB") techniques are an effective way to reduce performance anxiety, research shows. This therapeutic approach has two steps, experts say. "It entails recognizing and altering the faulty thoughts contributing to the fear," says Dr. Rachel Koslowski, a clinical psychologist with expertise in anxiety who practices privately in New York City. Then you can use behavioral techniques to help deal with the anxiety, she says. These three strategies can help:
Graded exposure
Create a "fear hierarchy": a list of situations that make you anxious, arranged from least to most anxiety-provoking. Then tackle these situations one at a time. For example, read a paragraph from your essay out loud to your sister, which can help lessen the anxiety. Then step it up a notch and ask a stranger a question at a restaurant. Then ask a question in class. Then offer to speak at a club meeting or an extracurricular event. Practice each goal until you're truly comfortable before moving on.
Challenge automatic thoughts
Dr. Koslowski suggests you "identify the unhelpful thoughts that come to mind when you think about performing in public." You can do this exercise in your head or in writing. The process looks like this:
- Identify the thought that accompanies your anxiety; for example, "My presentation is going to go horribly, and I'll never be good enough."
- Challenge that thought with questions like these:
- What is the evidence that your presentation will go badly?
- Why should the quality of your presentation determine your worth as a person?
- Once you have recognized the flaws in your thinking, replace the original thought with a more helpful and less distorted one, such as, "I've prepared extensively for this presentation and have no reason to think it will go badly. Plus, it's just a presentation; even if it did go badly, that wouldn't impact my life in any major way."
Reframe anxiety as something positive
Those sensations of pre-performance anxiety you feel in your body? Just reframe them as excitement instead of something sinister. Sped-up heart, fluttery stomach—these occur if you have performance anxiety, sure, but also if you're about to meet Rihanna or open a college acceptance letter.
Consider also that the physiological changes brought on by stress are, in many ways, specifically designed by evolution to improve performance (Emotion, 2014). Studies have shown that viewing anxiety symptoms as excitement and reframing them as helpful can improve performance in public speaking, musical performance, and sports. It's easy to do: In one study, participants accomplished it simply by saying "I am excited" out loud before performing (Journal of Experimental Psychology: General, 2014).
2. Mindfulness-based methods
Mindfulness, a simple mental practice derived from meditation, is also super helpful for coping with stage fright. I'm a mindfulness teacher, so I'm all about using these techniques to handle uncomfortable thoughts and situations. And I have science backing me up. Research has shown that mindfulness can reduce anxiety (Clinical Psychology Review, 2013; Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 2010). Performance anxiety is no exception. I feel anxious whenever I present in front of people, and my mindfulness practice is what gets me through it. Read about my favorite two mindful strategies that work:
"Floating noting"
When we label thoughts "thinking," we don't buy into their stories. When we label body sensations "feeling," we can observe them without getting frightened or overwhelmed by them.
The mindful pause
A four-step process that takes 30 seconds.
3. Practical prep strategies
Best way to conquer stage fright? "Know what you're talking about," says Dr. Mike Mescon, dean emeritus at Georgia State University. When it comes to public speaking, you can practice CB and mindfulness strategies until your brains leak out your ears, but there's no substitute for preparation and understanding what makes a great presentation. I say that as someone who speaks in front of large audiences pretty often.
- Practice Rehearse more than you think you need to. You want to be so comfortable with the material that it's almost boring for you. Speak up and slow down: You're talking quieter and faster than you think.
- Rehearse in front of a friend They'll spot opportunities for improvement that you can't on your own. Video yourself so you can rehearse in front of you, too.
- Embrace the pause It gives you time to collect your thoughts, sounds better than "um," and adds dynamism to a presentation. As 19th-century English poet and essayist Martin Farquhar Tupper said, "Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech."
- If you're using slides, keep the text to a minimum People can't read and listen at the same time. I use almost no text and keep my slides largely image-based. That said, images can be more powerful than words.
- If you want to have a written reference on hand, use note cards with bullet points Reading from a script sounds stilted; bullet points can jog your memory while letting you express yourself in a natural-sounding way.
4. A fearless alter ego
Here's a solution that comes straight from celebrity performers: Create an alter ego. Beyoncé's tough, fearless stage persona, "Sasha Fierce," inspired both Adele and actor/singer Hayden Panettiere to create alter egos of their own to combat anxiety related to performing. Adele's is called "Sasha Carter" (a fusion of Sasha Fierce and June Carter), while Hayden's remains a mystery. Hayden, if you're reading this, I suggest "Acty McSingFace."GET HELP OR FIND OUT MORE
Tips for managing public speaking angst: Anxiety and Depression Association of America
30-second anxiety management method: Upworthy
11 tips for calming your nerves before a big presentation: Business Insider
Tips for public speaking: Toastmasters International
Make PowerPoint work for you: Dartmouth College
Your body language shapes who you are: Ann Cuddy/TED Talks
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Earning an average of just $9 an hour in Dallas County, Certified Nurse Aides (CNA) serve a pivotal role in the health care sector but often live below the poverty level. As JPMorgan Chase's first investment in Dallas under its New Skills at Work Initiative, Project OnRamp enabled participants to transition from working poor to living wage status by bringing them to higher skill levels.
Through Project OnRamp, Certified Nurse Aides received tuition and books to complete their Patient Care Technician (PCT) training at Dallas County Community College District (DCCCD).
Many elected to complete additional JMPC-supported certifications in medical assisting or billing and coding, further increasing their potential employment opportunities and income.
Students completing Project OnRamp received job placement assistance through the DCCCD Health Careers Resource Center's office and annual job fair.
A total of 249 individuals applied to participate in Project OnRamp. The majority of those deemed ineligible had not yet completed their Certified Nurse Aide coursework. These individuals, as well as others who were not able to participate in Project OnRamp, were connected with resources to continue their health care coursework or explore other career options within DCCCD.
Project OnRamp accepted a total of 194 students.
Participants included 6% Asian, 54% African American/Black, 26% Hispanic/Latino, 9% White, and 5% Unknown/Other. Of these students, 94% were female and 6% were male.
Upon entry into Project OnRamp, the average hourly wage for participants was $10.81.
162 participants earned their Patient Care Technician certification through Project OnRamp. The average hourly wage for completers is $14.50, a 25% increase in earnings from when they began Project OnRamp. More than 10% of those who completed Project OnRamp elected to earn additional JMPC-supported certifications to further advance their employment opportunities.
An additional 32 students supported through Project OnRamp are currently enrolled in coursework to earn their PCT certification by the end of their year.
What some participants had to say about
Project OnRamp.
"Thank you for giving me the chance to advance in a profession that is steadily growing. I would not have been able to pay for this out of pocket to further my career."
"I was struggling, working close to 100 hours a week, without benefits, as a CNA. Because of Project OnRamp, I now have a career, not just a job."
"This project opened doors for me. Since earning my PCT certification, I've started a job at one of the largest hospital systems in the country."
"Now that I'm a Patient Care Technician, I can earn enough to support my family and go to nursing school."
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Saturday, November 21, 2015
6 Healthy Lunches Under 400 Calories (The Lose 10 Pounds in 30 Days Diet)
Spicy Bean and Guacamole Burritos
1/2 cup canned low-fat refried beans
1/4 cup salsa
3 tablespoons prepared guacamole
1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
2 small (6-inch) whole-grain tortillas
1 cup red grapes
Make It
Stir together beans and salsa. Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Place warm bean mixture, guacamole, and lettuce on tortillas and roll up. Serve with grapes on the side.
Grilled Cheese with Turkey and Tomato
2 slices whole-grain bread
1 slice cheddar cheese
2 ounces sliced turkey
1 slice tomato
Cooking spray
1/2 cup pea pods
2 tablespoons low-fat ranch dressing
Make It
Make sandwich with bread, cheese, turkey, and tomato. Coat a skillet with cooking spray and toast sandwich for about 3 minutes on each side, until bread is golden brown and cheese is melted. Serve with pea pods and ranch dressing.
Pizza Burger
1 vegetarian burger
1 whole-grain hamburger bun
2 tablespoons canned pizza sauce
1 slice part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 small apple
Make It
Warm burger and place on bun; top with pizza sauce and cheese. Microwave sandwich for 20 to 30 seconds to melt cheese; add fresh basil. Serve with apple on the side.
Chili and Chips
1 cup canned turkey or vegetarian chili
1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli
3 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crushed corn chips
Make It
Mix together chili and broccoli and microwave for about 5 minutes, until broccoli is tender. Top chili mixture with shredded cheese and crushed chips.
From Panera Bread
Half Chicken Caesar on Three Cheese Bread
Baby carrot sticks brought from home
From Quiznos
Sonoma Turkey Sammie
Side salad with fat-free balsamic vinaigrette
Meatball Sandwich
4 meatballs
1 whole-grain hotdog bun
2 tablespoons spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup sliced green pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 medium orange
Make It
Warm meatballs in microwave. Place on bun with sauce and peppers, and sprinkle with cheese. Warm sandwich in microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Serve orange slices on the side.
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Andalusia's fino sherry, a culture of life
Tasting Andalusian fino Cata de fino andaluz
Andalusia has numerous attractions which will entice you to stay: wonderful beaches, an outstanding artistic heritage, a festive atmosphere and of course, a delicious gastronomy. And to sample these delights, what could be better than to enjoy a few tapas accompanied by fino sherry? There is a whole way of life which revolves around this wine. Come and discover it, and you'll find another way of enjoying the culture of Spain.
It is served cold, but is dry on the palate, as well as intense, smooth and light, and has a delicate bouquet with almond notes. When you taste Andalusia's fino sherry you are taking part in an experience which will open up a full range of sensations. Its unmistakeable flavour and personality have made it one of the most highly-regarded and distinctive wines in the world; so much so that in the rest of the planet it is identified by the name of one of its designations of origin: this is the famous Jerez, also known as Xérès or sherry. Come to southern Spain and discover the world surrounding this delicious wine, which is so deeply rooted in the social and festive life of Andalusia, and is not just a drink, but a door which opens onto a whole culture.
A unique experience.
You can enjoy fino in Andalusian bars and taverns, which with their special charm and friendly locals will guarantee you some unforgettable moments. High spirits and convivial conversation flow amid glasses of sherry and tapas made from the best local products, including cured ham, fried fish, sausage, shellfish and cheese. While you savour their unique flavours, you will learn how the wines of Andalusia acquire their extraordinary quality and characteristics thanks to area's geographic situation, its exceptional climate and a completely natural and organic production process. You will also be offered a special variety to sample: manzanilla, whose taste is slightly reminiscent of camomile tea, with which it shares its name in Spanish.
And if you wish to find out more about the world of fino discover how it is made, or learn the secrets of tasting and storing it, you can even visit the wineries where it is produced. As well as tasting the excellent wines, you'll also have the chance to admire their distinctive architecture: with imposing arches and columns, many of these buildings are old historic buildings and are exquisitely decorated. The vineyards producing crianza or aged wines with the Jerez Designation of Origin are located in Cadiz, in the towns of Jerez de la Frontera, El Puerto de Santa María and Sanlúcar de Barrameda. It is advisable to book the visit in advance at any of the tourist offices where you'll be given all the necessary information.
Another good way of enjoying the "culture of fino is by exploring the Wine Route of the Montilla-Moriles Designation of Origin, in the area of Cordoba. This variety is just another of the typical wines to be found in this area. Montilla, Cordoba, Lucena, Moriles, Aguilar de la Frontera, Fernán Nuñez, Montemayor, La Rambla and Puente Genil are some of the towns and villages dotted along the route. All are the perfect destinations if you wish to enjoy tasting courses, visit wine presses or vineyards and the interior of the wineries.
And to enjoy at home…
If you would like to take some fino home with you as a souvenir of your visit, you should bear in mind a series of tips: unlike other wines, the bottles should be stored upright. What's more, as the wine is so delicate, it should be drunk in the months shortly after bottling, and once opened, it should be stored tightly closed in the fridge for no longer than a week, as after that time it loses its properties.
Make no mistake, there are infinite ways to enjoy everything that Spain has to offer, and one of the best is by sampling its most outstanding products. See for yourself!
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1622 Aires Dr. Holiday, Florida 34690 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 147 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 2 Reviews
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Feb 2019 - $1.00
This is an Encore park, so zero cost for our TT plan. Glad of that as we would be unhappy if the was costing us. Roads all blacktop, but some tight turns. Site numbers start at one and stop a 591. While driving around, I am guessing that there are 30 (??) sites for RV's. Those are all back-ins, and in one area. We are (not in that area) in between a single wide mobile home and the bathrooms & dumpster. Have not visited the bathrooms, but there are folks cleaning every day. I am surprised that many of the permanent residents use the bath house. Just about every mobile home has a carport. Took me 30 minutes to back into my site (with the help of worker and two residents). Very tight to put a 40' into designated site. I carry a second fresh water hose, as the 25' did not make it to the water spicket, shared with another mobile-home. The good news is that the over/air was good (ABC,NBC,CBS). Tampa towers not far. Long term residents can have Spectrum cable hooked up. Walmart, Lowes, Home Depot, beer and liquor stores close. Plenty of restaurants on the main Hwy (Route 19). Route 19 has heavy traffic in the morning and afternoon. Nice pool and club house. Here during an 8 day heat wave, as daily temps above 80, up to 85 and humid. Plenty of 50 amp, as A/C's ran all day. Met many friendly neighbors. Parked car on side of MH, just enough room. - Long Island Mac
Nov 2018 - $28.00
Friendly personnel, paved sites with a bit of grass and trees, close to others but private, paved roads, laundry sites close by, pool and billiards, group activities available. Close to nice beaches. Grocery store one block away. Greek restaurants! - Bwest
1610 Belcher Rd S Largo, Florida 33771 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 149 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 12 Reviews
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Oct 2016 - $12.00
The park has a lot of full timers and office staff is rarely there for working people's hours.
Manager treats some residents with no respect.
Sites are very unlevel and electricity shuts down due to overload on a very old infrastructure along with only a row or two having 50 amps.
Asphalt is is need of replacement in pad areas and concrete patios are a trip hazard on most sites.
Ants and bugs along with limbs that need to trimmed are an everyday issue.
I have dealt with this park due to job locations for the past 3 years and it needs new management that has respect for park residents that pay the bills.
You have to rake and bag your own site.
If you get put in the field, it's overrun with stickers and ants.
Trash bins are overflowing most of the time. - sar1966
Sep 2016 - $15.00
We have stayed here several times, over the years...usually during the off season, so the rates are less, and the park isn't crowded. This rate is the off season, monthly rate. The staff have always been very friendly, and accommodating. The recreation room, pool, laundry facilities, showers and bathrooms have always been clean, well maintained, and in excellent condition. All the sites we have used had picnic tables, concrete patios, and were level. The sites are fairly close together, but not so close as to be a problem. There is a large no smoking section, which is nice. We will be back. - cliffw42
Sep 2016 - $30.00
Employees are very nice and helpful. Park is clean, as is the pool and clubhouse. Very convenient to the beaches, shopping and our family. Have stayed here several times. - Travelin' partners
11911 66th St Largo, Florida 33773 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 307 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 9 Reviews
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May 2017 - $36.00
Needed a place to stay while attending a class for a week. The rate reflects a weekly rate plus 1 night. This is mostly a 55+/snowbird place with some RV sites, but was in close proximity to my class. It is not a camping" place. By and large there are a lot more mobile homes or park models. Having said that, it served my purpose well and was a nice place to stay. It was very clean and quiet. It's right at the end of season, but it appeared like there were a lot of activities during the season. Check-in was friendly, easy, and efficient. There is a security gate, and the park is close to shopping/restaurants. Now...the RV sites. Our 50 amp/FHU pull-thru site wasn't really a pull-thru. If your rig will turn on a dime, you can pull straight through. We had to back in, but will be able to hook up the toad and "pull out". The sites are close together. The WiFi is only at the rec hall/office, otherwise you'll need to pay for Tengo if you don't have your own. The cable TV was awful, so we used our OTA. We were able to get plenty of channels. Our site was gravel, and we needed to place boards under the jacks to keep them from sinking. However, we had no trouble levelling. There is a nice dog park and also plenty of space to walk the dog. We would return if in the area and need a site. - Gayle E.
Mar 2017 - $40.00
We stayed one week paying $278 weekly rate. The reservation process was easy. They collected 100% at time of reservation (certainly not my preference). The check-in process was efficient. We requested a pull-thru site at time of reservation and that's what we received. The pull-thru section is close to the busy hwy with plenty of noise from trucks, motorcycles, etc. The pull-thru sites are very close. We could not put out our awning. The rectangular spot to park your rig is rocky gravel while the area where you walk and park your tow car is dirt with dead/alive grass/straw which tracks into your rv. Putting out a mat will help but not completely. In hind sight (because we stayed a week rather than a couple of days), we would have preferred a back-in site "inside" the park (quieter, less dirt, more space). However, I can fully imagine some interior sites difficult to get in due to narrow roads. The facilities are clean. The dog park is very large. They have single-stream recycling which is great. The residents seem pleasant enough but keep to themselves. The surrounding neighborhood isn't the best. I would not run outside the complex by myself so I did loops inside the park (approx .65 mi per loop). About a quarter mile down the road, we witnessed a police altercation in broad daylight. An apparent druggie pushed a cop. The cop had the druggie face down and handcuffed in a nano second. It confirmed my instinct about the area. I should mention the park is gated and we saw nothing sketchy within. There is wifi at the common facilities but we didn't use it. No wifi offered at the site. Hook-ups worked well. We had good signal for Verizon cell, Sprint Mifi and DirecTV. My personal take - I didn't care for Largo and I didn't love the campground. If you stay long-term, it's probably a better experience. To me, there's a gazillion lovely (better) places in Florida to choose from. I won't be going back. - GottaGoNow
Mar 2017 - $40.00
Beware! Made a reservation for a pull-thru site & after checking in & running my credit card for the balance due for a two night stay, I was informed that a pull thru site was not available & sites are not guaranteed by "Sun Resorts", and pull-thru sites were for large rigs only - our coach is 40 ft. The back in site we were given was not available due to a tree being removed, so we took a walk around the park & found a small van camper in a pull-thru site. Went back to the office & complained& basically was told too bad. When the back in site was finally available, it took us 20 minutes to get in the site. Our neighbor needed to move his car, because we had to drive over half his site to make the turn into our site because the road was so narrow. Also our neighbor across from us had to move her lawn ornaments. Tire tracks indicated this needs to be done all the time. If you are going to stay for the season, I guess this hassel may be worth it to you, the facilities looked ok, we didn't use any. But if you're only staying a few nights & want a pull-thru sites, stay somewhere else. This is a definite "bait & switch " operation. - TravelingBaggs
6900 Ulmerton Rd Largo, Florida 33771 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 100 + | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 8 Reviews
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Oct 2016 - $6.00
RV section roads are rough. Low hanging branches. Park is old. Manager is trying to fix it up. There are a lot of working class and old people who live here year round. The people who live here year round are OK. They take over the pool and clubhouse on the weekends. Pool was greasy from suntan lotion. - Travelin' partners
Jan 2011 - $35.00
There wasn't much of an area for a dog walk, and other people didn't pick up after their pets. The sites are tight and close together, making it difficult to get into your site. Restrooms and laundry room could be cleaner! The Front office staff was nice but could be a little more personable and smile more. The lady who cleans, needs to deep clean more often! The pool was not working properly in the 3 months we were here. Long term people had to rake and bag there own leaves to have a nice yard. The trees are over grown, blocks satellite service. Disorganized reservations: when we arrived our site was taken by someone else, no one around to help us. - stonewood1
Jan 2009 - $40.00
Sites are small, buildings are old & in need of replacing (not repair). Security is non-existent, with no weekend office hours. Pot holes can swallow an RV. More damage was done inside my RV driving in the park than in 6000 miles to South Dakota & back! - postaldaddy212
6900 Ulmerton Road Largo, Florida 33771 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 275 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 14 Reviews
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Mar 2018 - $55.00
Resort is in town on busy road. Narrow sites. Some trees. Just OK. - RonH999
Jan 2017 - $50.00
Worst camp ground I have stayed at in the last 20 years. Site was so small, I could not fit between sewage hookup and concrete patio. I could not put out any of the slide-outs. Tree branches scratched the sides of the coach. Lots of branches rubbed roof too. No grass at all on the site. Young men on motorcycles driving around park most of the night. Lady in a 40 year old park model next to our site played music ALL NIGHT and load enough to hear it in our coach. we didn't sleep much so we just got up at 7 am and went home. - Mike And Jan
Jan 2016 - $42.00
Sites are short and very close together. Mostly Shady, grass sites.
Old park and not much changed over the years. - MH-Tom
1610 West Bay Dr Largo, Florida 33770 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 120 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 6 Reviews
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Oct 2019 - $30.00
Price includes taxes and online reservation fees.
We love it here; paddling, hiking, biking and more. It's quiet. Look for shady sites until cooler. Rangers were great. - Spronzk
Oct 2017 - $18.00
The new manager is fabulous! Park is quiet and everyone seems great. Close to everything! Halloween party tomorrow. Coffee and donuts every Thursday. Great group of residents! Safe, secure and very clean! Mins to the beach...and bike to causeway for fishing and sunset picnics. - Toby Beavers
Sep 2013 - $27.00
This is not really a campground, but an older trailer park with permanent and seasonal residents. They have a few sites available for short term stays. It is a quiet park (sign says for over age 55). Most sites are nicely shaded by the oaks and mature landscaping. The gulf beach is 2.5 miles over the causeway. Manager was very friendly and helpful. There were 2 restrooms with shower (1 men, 1 women) - no paper products supplied; we had to bring our own toilet paper. There is a large laundry area and community room. No picnic tables on RV sites. It was fine for a night, but I wouldn't want to stay much longer. - On the Road again 11
8500 Ulmerton Rd Largo, Florida 33771 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 210 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 5 Reviews
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Jul 2018 - $23.00
The good, the bad and the ugly. It is very old. This is not a RV park. It's a trailer park from the sixties. When the old trailers fall apart they pull them out and set up an "RV site". It's very clean and well maintained but difficult to get around in. We have a 38' fifth wheel and would never stay here again. The owner is very nice but not so much for the two ladies who work for him. They refused to accept a package for us and made the fed-ex guy come to our site. WiFi is a bit better than dial up. The sewer hookup is behind our trailer. We had to buy extension to hook up. Pool and hot tub are nice and clean. Barely enough room to park. Awkward. Need to leave tailgate down to get off the street. One female worker abusive and challenging about being in the road. If you have a smaller rig and don't need wifi, it might be OK. - Big Al 49
May 2017 - $2.00
We stored our unit at this park for several years. Older residential type park but extremely clean, well managed and friendly. - Scenic Cruiser
Apr 2012 - $34.00
This urban, over-55 park is primarily for seasonal residents in permanent park model type trailers but they do have some narrow short term sites with neighbors close on both sides. Our price represents a AAA discount, and is very reasonable for the location. There are very few choices in this area, but this park works well for us because it is central for visiting family. Unfortunately there is major construction underway on Ulmerton Road in front of the park, noisy at night. Newly renovated pool area gets a lot of use. There are several bathroom-shower combos, and washer-dryers. Management is well-organized and park is well maintained. Will return. - NC Writer
12121 Vonn Rd Largo, Florida 33774 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 250 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 3 Reviews
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Mar 2018 - $28.00
Lock your bikes and cars at night. Not a controlled park, anyone can drive through it. Good location near food stores and beach is 2 miles from there. Not kid friendly, no toys for children and high traffic. Great seasonal rates. Close to great activities. No pets allowed. Nice people live there full time. - Shi Ben
Feb 2018 - $39.00
Lock your bikes and cars at night only. Very quiet park. Not kid friendly. Must call ahead. M-F, 8 -4. Sat. Sun. ? No pets, tents, pop up campers. Quiet time 10 - 8. - Shi Ben
May 2014 - $40.00
The park is an older one filled primarily with park model homes and maybe 40-50 spots for RVs. Only a few of the RV sites have 50 amp electric service. We were in a 30 amp site, and the voltage routinely dropped to 110 and occasionally even 105. The laundry has a sufficient number of machines; each at a cost of $1.50. The laundry building, like the office and meeting/events hall are old and could use a lot of updating. The park is managed by a father and son both of whom we felt were not as friendly as any of the hundreds of park owners and managers we have met in over 8 years of full timing. The park is next door to a shopping center with a grocery store and a lot of retail shops including a thrift store. There are a couple of restaurants as well so it is all very handy. We could walk through the back gate of the park and do grocery shopping easily. Before we made our reservation we asked if there was any prohibition against washing our coach and we were told that is not a problem. When we arrived we were given a copy of the park rules and there was indeed such a prohibition. There is a prohibition against using electric heaters of any kind. Do not ask the park to have their propane supplier stop by and fill your tank. We did and were charged $5.50/gal at a time when LP was being sold at Flying J for $3.50/gal. Bottom line is; the park is nice, safe and the people who live here or return every year as snowbirds are the only true asset. Management does nothing of value that we saw and this view was shared by others we talked with. Would we stay here again if ever in the area? No. Customer service and attitude is the worst we have ever experienced in 8 years on the road. - User422
16860 US Highway 19 N Clearwater, Florida 33764 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 150 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 4 Reviews
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Feb 2015 - $18.00
The level back-in sites are very tight and getting around with our 40' was tricky. All utilities worked well but the free internet is only accessible at the office area. We enjoyed the activities and met some great campers. - dandg
Feb 2014 - $45.00
This is a snowbird park with lots of activities every day. Texas hold'em poker a couple nights a week. This is 1 of the friendliest parks we have been in. Nice sites. Mail boxes available for those staying a month or more. We stayed for 2 months and really enjoyed ourselves. Mostly seniors in park. Weather was so nice so great getaway from the North! - User2277
Oct 2013 - $34.00
I can't say that I agree with their web site when it says "A premier RV resort located in the heart of Florida", as it's actually quite a tired campground just off US 19, mostly occupied with old trailers and park homes. They DO keep it tidy though and it has a big recreation room with lots of activities over the winter season. The pool is small and quiet but suited me fine and the restrooms opposite my site/by the pool were okay and clean but very dated and worn. - Leo Millward
12400 US Highway 19 N Clearwater, Florida 33764 (map) | Click To View Phone
Sites: 700 | Recent Rate: $$$$ | 9 Reviews
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Mar 2017 - $12.00
I have lived here for almost 4 years and have been an excellent tenant, paid my rent on time and even ahead of time, maintained my site and made it look very attractive with fencing, flowers, etc. I had given my notice that I was going to move about 6 weeks ago although I wasn't sure if my job up North was going to last so I'd like the opportunity to return within 5 or 6 months if it didn't work out. The manager of the park told me that it was "policy" that I could "reserve" my site until September for a nominal fee as many other residents have done in the past. I thought that was very agreeable and proceeded to move my RV to another resort closer to my job. This weekend I returned to move some of my other belongings and straighten up the site so it looked presentable when the Manager and the Park Maintenance man came to my site and told me that I was to vacate IMMEDIATELY or they would start "the eviction process" for NO REASON!! This truly is the straw that encouraged me to write this review. During the past 4 years as a great tenant, over and over again the Management has contradicted what they say verbally a few days or weeks prior and then make up their OWN RULES as they wish. If they want you to move because they have a "more desirable" tenant in mind or want the site for themselves, then they just find an "excuse" to have you move, evicted or shunned from the park. I just want others to know that this IS NOT A PARK I WOULD RECOMMEND for LONG TERM tenancy. I'm sure you would experience the same that I have if you choose to live here! - One VG Couple
Feb 2017 - $27.00
Nice , quiet RV park. Sites weren't too bad compared to several that we saw. Staff was friendly and very visible throughout our stay. Pool was clean and warm. Hot tub was also on property but we didn't use it. Wi-Fi was available in hot spots up near the laundry and rec room. - Bompa1954
Jan 2012 - $40.00
Very nice park. Owners extremely accommodating. We were able to get a spot at the height of their busy season. W/E/S easy to get to and worked beautifully. We were right across from pool and hot tub/spa. Our site was very long, but extremely narrow. Could not open our window awning on our LR slide without hitting neighbor. Could only open full awning if site next to us was empty. Less than 5 feet of walking space between sites. Nice laundry facilities, heated pool, spa, bocce courts, deck shuffleboard and paved roads for bike riding. Very convenient to shopping, attractions, beaches, restaurants. Except for proximity of sites, it's a nice park. Would stay again if just for a few nights. - usamacdonald2


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Peppermint Spirits
Veterinarian Reviewed on June 15, 2012 by Paulina Nelega, RH
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Peppermint Spirits
Peppermint (Mentha piperita) is called a hybrid mint since it is actually a cross between the watermint and the spearmint. The Peppermint is native to Europe and is now widely cultivated all around the world.
The Peppermint is a perennial plant that grows up to 12 to 35 inches tall. The leaves are broad, colored green to dark green with reddish veins. The leaves are slightly hairy. The Peppermint flowers mid to late summer.
Peppermint spirits is from the extracts of the dried leaf of the Peppermint and is usually blended with essential oils to enhance its therapeutic effects.
History and Origin
Peppermint was once considered a specie all on its own but now it is considered to be a hybrid of the watermint and the spearmint. The therapeutic effects of Peppermint spirits were recognized as an effective treatment for many gastrointestinal illnesses and enhancing circulatory functions.
Ancient Uses
The Peppermint was initially used as a breath freshener because of its menthol content and as a flavor enhancer to many dishes and drinks. During ancient times, tribes were only able to crush the leaves to use the Peppermint spirits and oils contained in the leaves. Later on, the leaves were used in a tea to relieve gastrointestinal problems and also as a poultice to remedy skin ailments like wounds, burns and skin infections.
Modern Uses
Peppermint spirits are still used for the treatment of many gastrointestinal problems such as stomach upset, stomach pain, bloating, colic, flatulence and also gastrointestinal spasms. Peppermint spirits were also used to treat illnesses of the gall bladder and the pancreas.
This herbal remedy is also used to relieve colds, flu and illnesses of the upper respiratory tract. Peppermint spirits can also relieve headaches and migraines. Rubbing Peppermint spirits onto sore and stiff muscles can help soothe deep muscle pain and it even relieves severe pain from sprains. It has a warming effect on superficial skin layers and deep muscle layers as well that can ease post exercise pain, chronic pain and other pain symptoms related to injuries.
Peppermint spirits is an effective astringent and can relieve bad breath and lessen ailments of the oral mucosa. Since it has a high menthol content, Peppermint spirits are often main ingredients of toothpastes, chewing gums, gargles and mouthwashes. It is also a great treatment for hiccups.
Peppermint spirits are also used to add flavor to ice cream, candies and confectionery as well.
Side Effects
Peppermint spirits should not be taken orally by pregnant and breastfeeding women. Care should also be taken in giving Peppermint spirits to very young children and infants. Undiluted extracts of Peppermint spirits may not be taken orally. If you want to use Peppermint spirits in the relief of your illness, it is best to consult your naturopathic doctor or herbalist regarding the proper dosage and interaction or adverse reaction to medicines that you are currently taking.
If using Peppermint spirits externally, never use it over open wounds or infected wounds. Do not use the extract on the face that can cause the vapors to enter the eye. If accidentally swallowed or instilled in the eyes, call for emergency help at once.
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The Great Gene Robbery
In the
By 1966, IRRI had come up with its first success. It is important to emphasise that whereas the CRRI had nine objectives governing its research, IRRI had only one. IR8 was a semi-dwarf rice variety, the result of a cross between an Indonesian tall rice plant and a Taiwanese dwarf variety. Distinctive of the plant was its ability to stand heavy fertilisation, and heavier yields, without lodging. (It also inaugurated a vast market for American fertilisers all over
The CRRI had, as mentioned earlier, been working with identical material and in fact had isolated dwarf varieties from Taiwan that were free from susceptibility to viral attacks. When the news arrived that the Indian government was planning, at the insistence of IRRI experts, to import the new IRRI seed in bulk into
The government seems to have found Dr Richharia's advice contradictory: earlier, it had been informed by the CRRI that
It was also the tremendous leverage that the Americans maintained over the Indian science establishment that enabled IRRI to ride roughshod over the protests of Indian scientists. Though the country was allegedly nonaligned in politics, most of its policies in science and economics were largely under the control of Americans. Thus the community development programme originated with Albert Myers. Douglas Emswinger of the Ford Foundation once boasted that he had better access to Pandit Nehru than any of the latter's cabinet colleagues. Dr Richharia first came to know of his appointment to the director's post at the CRRI from an American, Prof Claim. Dr. Robert Chandler, director of IRRI, reported directly to Agriculture Minister, C. Subramanam.
Once IR8 and TN1 had become fairly established within India and all rice research oriented solely in the direction of semi-dwarfs using these parents, IRRI would naturally retain the lead, with large doses of political clout and advertising to make up for shortfalls in science. Rice scientists from
One additional significant factor that seems to have made an impact on the government at the time were the disastrous harvests of 1965 and 1966. What weighed with the Government of India (and also former President Marcos of the Phillipines) in choosing to uncritically deploy IRRI technology, was that the latter, for the first time, offered an almost automatic method of raising food that would place it within the control of the administration, taking it out of the hands of the peasants. If the government concentrated its resources in a few, well-endowed areas, using the HYV package, it could produce a sizeable output of food that would be independent of the whims of the monsoons. Again, the very method of agriculture, based on expensive inputs, required credit, and this assured the government that a good proportion of the grain thus produced would end up in the market, in the hands of government procurement agencies, and could then be used to keep prices stable in the cities.
Two major developments totally ruined the prospect of a promised land overflowing with rice and honey. The first was economic: the oil price hike of 1973 effectively limited a fertiliser-based agricultural strategy. It would make Green Revolution inputs so expensive that they would have to be subsidised by Governments, if farmers were not to give up using them forever. The second major problem, also irreversible, arrived in the form of disease and insects. The growing of varieties with a narrow genetic base (all with the same dwarfing gene, dee-gee-wo-gen), upset insect ecology and invented entire generations of pests. Dr Swaminathan has himself made quite a shameless summary of the fate of IRRI varieties, in a recent issue of Mazingira. He writes:
'It is difficult to develop a variety that has a useful life of more than five to six years in tropical environments unless genes for horizontal (more stable) resistance are identified and incorporated. Year round rice cultivation causes disease and insect organisms to occur in overlapping generations and increases the chance of new races or biotypes developing; thus new pest problems continuously arise. Variety IR8, released in 1966, suffered from serious attacks of bacterial blight (BB) in 1968 and 1969. In 1970 and 1971, outbreaks of rice tungro virus (RTV) destroyed IR8 yields throughout the
The IRRI counter-strategy against the pests involved breeding of varieties, with genes for resistance to such pests, taken from wild relatives of the rice plant and its traditional cultivars. All of a sudden it seemed critical that massive efforts be made to make as complete a collection of the older varieties: many of the traditional Indicas were found to be important donors for resistance. Gene incorporation strategy, in other words, required vast germplasm resources, most of which were to be found in
After he had been retired from service at
In the meanwhile, the Madhya Pradesh government had appointed Dr Richharia as an agricultural advisor, and the rice man set about his disrupted rice work once again, with his usual zeal. Within the space of six years, he had built up the infrastructure of a new rice research institute at
An attack of leaf blight that devastated the corn crop of the
After the workshop, IRRI's covetous gaze fell on Richharia's 19,000 varieties at the Madhya Pradesh Rice Research Institute (MPRRI). Not only had Richharia now uncovered a fascinating world of traditional rices, some of which produced between 8-9 tonnes per hectare – better than the IRRI varieties – he had also discovered dwarf plants without the susceptible dwarfing gene of the IRRI varieties. His extension work among the farmers would soon begin to pose a direct challenge to IRRI itself.
IRRI staff members journeyed to
So the IRRI did the next best thing: it got the MPRRI shut down!
The ICAR floated a scheme for agricultural development in Madhya Pradesh, particularly for rice. The World Bank contributed Rs.4 crores. The condition laid down was: close down the MPRRI, since it would lead to a 'duplication of work.' At a special meeting of the MPRRI Board, Madhya Pradesh's chief secretary who was not a trustee, was present. He had been earlier connected with the Ford Foundation. A resolution was passed closing down the Institute, and the rice germplasm passed over to the Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV), whose vice-chancellor, Sukhdev Singh, also joined the IRRI board of trustees. Scientists were sent to IRRI for training in germplasm transfer, and Richharia's team was disbanded.
This time too, they locked Dr. Richharia's rooms and took away all his research papers.
On June 4, 1982, Dr M N Shrivastava, rice breeder, JNKVV, wrote to P S Srinivasan, the IRRI liaison officer, addressed it care of Ford Foundation, New Delhi, enclosing two sets of material as requested by T. T. Chang of IRRI: 'First set (264 accessions) is from our early duration collection and second set (170 samples) is part of those varieties which were identified to be popular with the farmers of Madhya Pradesh and Dr R H Richharia, former director of MPRRI, purified them and recommended replacing originals with these purified versions.'
But with Richharia out of the fray, nature herself now jumped into the ring. It responded with the necessary mutations, and began to lay low the new pest resistant varieties, rendering even the strategy of gene incorporation, of temporary utility. And then, in a fashion that only those with some respect for nature's awesome ways would understand, it delivered the coup de grace.
The distinctive success of the HYVs lay in their being short stemmed, able to stand heavy nitrogen applications without lodging, when compared with the older varieties. The incorporation of more and more genes from traditional cultivars not only passed on resistance characters, but also the tendency to lodge. Ergo, modern varieties began to lose their non-lodging character, the main advantage they had against the older cultivars. Research Highlights for 1983, an IRRI publication, observes:
'Modern rices produce high grain yields with large amounts of applied nitrogen. However, heavy applications increase lodging, which reduces yields. Additionally, as higher levels of insect pest and disease resistance have been bred into modern semi-dwarf varieties, lodging resistance has tended to decline.'
The green revolution in rice had begun to involute.
What then have been the 'achievements' of such corrupt and politically naive science? (One set of all IRRI germplasm has been sent to
'Starting from just five million hectares in 1970-71, over 18 million hectares or nearly half the area of (rice) has now been brought under the HYVs programme till 1982-83... Therefore, this crop must have received a substantial share of the benefit of the overall increase in irrigation and the increase in the overall consumption of NPK fertilisers. However, compared to the increase in the area under HYVs and the increase in fertilisers and irrigation, the production of rice has increased to a lesser extent. During the period mentioned above (1970-71 to 1982-83), the production of rice has gone up from 42.23 million tonnes to 46.48 million tonnes. Assuming the production of non-HYVs did not experience any increase at all and all the difference in rice production was on HYVs land, we get an increase in production of about 4 million tonnes as a result of extension of HYVs programme to nearly 13 million hectares of land. In other words, an increase of 0.31 tonnes was achieved with HYV per hectare. This is a relatively small accomplishment which could have been easily achieved even without the expensive HYV programme and its infrastructure by making better use of village-based resources.'
A 33-member official working group headed by K C S Acharya, additional secretary in the ministry of agriculture, has determined that the growth rate of rice production after the Green Revolution has been less when compared with the pre-Green Revolution period.
Millions of hectares of rice are now routinely devastated by BPH and other pests and no compensation is available to farmers who are induced to take to such 'modernised' agriculture. Such pest infestations have been introduced into the Indian environment. The IRRI officials knew what they were doing, and they did it for the cheap objective of wanting to assert IRRI primacy.
The unmonitored, hasty introduction of HYVs of seed has led to genetic erosion of tremendous proportions, as hundreds of priceless traditional varieties have been lost to mankind. It is only in the eighties that the IRRI has begun to acknowledge the true worth of the older varieties. What a curious circle of events!
The IRRI inaugurated the revolution in rice by holding in ridicule the basis of traditional agriculture – the traditional cultivar, itself the result of close trial and error experimentation by farmers over decades – and sought to displace it with its own product, the HYV. However, since the HYV was not closely adapted to any environment, it required extensive support, having attracted pest infestations on a mass scale. Protection could only come from the same traditional cultivars, which at the time of HYV propagation, had been loaded with abuse.
Is there a way out: how can such a state of science exist nearly 40 years after independence? Why does the director of the CRRI continue to remain as a trustee of the IRRI, which he has been since 1979? To continue and deepen the dependence? The IRRI has no future, politically, and also as far as research is concerned. Politically, its future was tied to former President Marcos, and Filipino farmers and scientists had already begun to demand its closure. As far as research is concerned, the IRRI has no new ideas, and is now eagerly visiting
The CRRI has ample talent to match Chinese science. It has still vital access to hundreds of indigenous cultivars (a recent count of rice collection centres indicated that there were about 44,000 varieties, whereas the IRRI has 70,000). What then should be done?
First, the CRRI should be upgraded to international standards, for that is the only sure guarantee of the funds it needs, and which it has been deprived of, ever since Indian politicians decided to back IRRI science. Today, the CRRI germplasm unit does not have even a jeep to operate its collection of rice cultivars.
Second, all further export of rice germplasm to IRRI should be banned, since germplasm is part of our national heritage, and its preservation is enjoined by the Constitution in the chapter on Fundamental Duties. Third, steps should be taken to gradually replace IRRI varieties, and all those having IRRI parents, with productive indigenous varieties in the fields. This is already happening in the
There seems to have been some awareness at the level of the government that the rice revolution had been grounded, due to environmental and economic factors. The late Prime Minister, Mrs Gandhi, had asked Dr Richharia for a rice production increase plan. After he submitted it, he heard no more about it. After an article by Dom Moraes on Richharia, the M. P. Government hastily set about attempting to find some funds to ask the latter to resume his work. Now that proposal has been scotched by the same forces that once got the MPRRI to close down.
More than 25 years have passed in this costly, wasteful, environmentally unsound, flirtation with the exogene. The sorry and sad record only serves to underline the principle – despite our continuing mesmerisation by western science – that for genuine development of any worthwhile kind, the indigene is still the best gene.


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LOS ANGELES -- Giants manager Bruce Bochy didn't just throw Tim Lincecum/Buster Posey conspiracy theorists a bone Wednesday. He tossed them an entire ribeye steak.
With Lincecum starting the series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Bochy played Posey at first base. This doubtlessly fueled more speculation that Posey and Lincecum can't cope with each other as batterymates -- though Posey caught Lincecum in last year's postseason and through much of the spring.
Bochy insisted that he moved Posey to first because Brandon Belt remained sick to his stomach and couldn't play. This gave Bochy the opportunity to give backup catcher Hector Sanchez a start.
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Everyone knows the best way to save money on meals is to prepare them at home. However, sometimes you need a break from the prep and, of course, clean up. With tempting appetizers, entrées, drinks and desserts, it is easy to run up the bill at a restaurant so we have compiled our best money-saving tips for you to devour before dining out.
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In general, restaurant portion sizes are undeniably large. Use this to your advantage by picking an entrée that you and your companion both love and ask for an extra plate. You might not leave with leftovers but dividing the food will help keep costs down and prevent you from overeating.
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Many establishments offer smaller portions and lunch specials earlier in the day. As an alternative, ordering a few appetizers instead of an entrée can also result in savings and is a great way to sample multiple dishes.
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It may seem simple but drinking water with your meal can save you significantly. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are always marked up and, let's face it, sources of empty calories anyway.
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