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Declan O'Rourke Along Western Seaboard
Along the Western Seaboard
A harp gently opens Along the Western Seaboard, the second song on Declan O'Rourke's Chronicle of the Irish Famine. An equally gentle acoustic guitar joins the harp.
And that is the album's artful approach. If one didn't understand English and only heard the melody, one could easily misinterpret the content's message: we begged but no one listened.
But you do understand English. The English may have stolen the Irish land, but the Irish stole the English llanguage.
O'Rourke's words tell the story so well, it is often difficult to continue–knowing we are listening to true horror.
Declan O'Rourke Along Western Seaboard
Heavenly Father
This song is told through the voice of a parish priest. The Irish population was 80% Catholic and naturally it turned to him for temporal succor. Surrounded by suffering and the priest begs God for help:
Lord what can we do now, oh good lord what can we do
When we need to feed so many, and there's not even for the few
Lord what can we do now, oh good lord what can we do
They are starving! They are freezing!
And their clothes have all worn through.
Declan O'Rourke Along Western Seaboard
Daniel O'Connell
Since little help seemingly came from Above, a few on terra firma did their best. The Great Emancipator Daniel O'Connell said to the House of Commons at the Famine's height in 1847:
Ireland is in your hands, in your power. If you do not save her, she cannot save herself. I solemnly call upon you to recollect that I predict with the sincerest conviction that a quarter of her population will perish unless you come to her relief.
Declan O'Rourke Along Western Seaboard
Their own fault
As was the case then (and too often the case now), the English blamed the Irish misfortune on the misfortunate themselves.
The common view by those "with" was that the Irish poor had brought about their own situation. Thus they deserved the tragedy and if the British were to assist them, it meant many strings attached despite the reality that, "they have no strength to help themselves."
Chicken feed and sand was on the way.
If any father had treated his children the way that the priest's Father was treating his children, he would have been prosecuted.
Declan O'Rourke Along Western Seaboard
For the start of this review series, see Declan O'Rourke Chronicles Irish Famine which covers the album's first song, "Clogman's Glen."
Link to a London Celtic Punks site article which includes a performance of Clogman's Glen.


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Not that every little thing has jumped the rails. Some things continue apace: my car is still issuing its deathly rattle. Another random batch of house things are on the fritz, with the most prominent case being my multi-bulbed dining room light. A couple weeks ago, I was startled by a sharp POP from the general area. It took a few minutes to figure out one of the bulbs had not just gone dark, but burst from its glass shade, oh-so-conveniently leaving the threaded metal screw part of the bulb embedded in the shade base. *Super!* Since then, two more bulbs have gone out. Wiring? Seems like wiring, right? I have yet to call anyone, as both my house and car have been money hungry lately. Great. Well I guess I'll have to get my drawing in before it gets dark. Clearly, I'm a bull-by-the-horns kind of gal, domestically speaking.
*And by more exciting, I mean NEW office job over OLD office job!** Woohooo, I'm wild,WILD, I tell you! It's possible they will also teach me to use a flamethrower. But if so, they have neglected to mention it. They do, however, have pizza lunches on Thursday. Or every other Thursday. And the same dynamics of work (/dorm) kitchens the world over, judging by the signs. "Where food goes to DIE" (helpfully/menacingly pinned on the fridge. last word, underlined) and "DO NOT TURN OFF THE COFFEE POT DURING THE DAY" (in case the all-caps lacked sufficient emphasis, the letters have been bolded. A brief explanation of why one should not turn off the coffee pot follows. Circling and exclamation points have been drawn in).
**{Disclaimer: blogger disavows any notion or implication that she is less than excited about her new job and all the opportunities it contains. She is most certainly pleased, but acknowledges that collectively speaking, office jobs may not set the world on fire. Hey! flamethrower tie-in!}
Meanwhile, Outside is in need of the lawnmower, though perhaps the backyard raccoon***, who has returned after a couple years' absence, would disagree. I banged on the deck door and watched him with a penetrating, intimidating gaze. Get out of my backyard.
The raccoon raised itself and halted, eyeing me. You're no threat. I have tons of digging to do. And he wasn't lying. He has done a hell of a lot of digging. I expect this will make lawn-mowing more exciting, whenever I actually get to it.
***I know, I doubt it's the same one. This one is smaller and looks more like a red panda. Behold, exotic troublemaker, trekking from the Himalayas, to mix with suburbanite scavengers! Or not. Either way, I'm going to get hissed at when I hang out on my deck. Hmmm.
...And on a Belated Note
When not selling at an art open house this weekend, I revisited "Paul's Boutique", "Check Your Head" and others in honor of MCA's passing. I love the humor and energy of the Beastie Boys' music and loved that all members also explored other creative outlets and causes. Terrible that Adam Yauch lost his battle with cancer and not even 50. Obviously loss to cancer at any age is wrenching, but it's also tempting to protest: but he did *so* much in the time he had, think how much more he could have done~~ Anyway, posts and coverage about him abounds, another post isn't needed from me. My friend Angel, who can be credited with introducing me to espresso and winning me over to beer (through steady, micro-brew introductions over about half a year), also convinced me that the Beastie Boys were worth a listen, despite what seemed to be stoopid frat boy anthems. I hope that they retire the group name and grow however they're meant to, in new directions...
And then the news of the beloved Maurice Sendak. Ginger sent me a link to his obit and it's everywhere on Facebook, but I haven't been able to read any of them in full. He was a giant in the world of children's illustration and storytelling, who dramatically changed the landscape of picture books. His legendary cantankerousness was balanced by sensitivity to truth of feeling and respecting children as individuals, even when he didn't like them... This interview nicely conveys Sendak's belief in the need for danger and "teeth" in children's lit. If you care to revisit any tales beyond the usual WTWTA and Night Kitchen, I suggest a trip to the following:
- Kenny's Window**** (an early one. Kenny has a dream. And in that dream is a garden and a rooster with four legs and seven questions to puzzle out. Sendak hadn't quite hit his tell-tale style at this stage, but the story is charming and engaging.)
- We're All in the Dumps with Jack and Guy (two nursery rhymes, paired together and partially springing from Sendak's encounter with a would-be cardboard box "city" made by the impoverished on the outskirts of LA, in the 90s, if I recall correctly)
- Dear Milli (stunning illustrated version of a Grimm's tale, which only came to light in 1983; a woman sends her girl child into the forest to protect her from encroaching war. The child finds a house and winds up spending years with a saint, though it passes like a day. As always, he folds elements from his life into the visual interpretation of the tale: i.e. the Holocaust, beloved pet dog, etc.)
- Mr. Rabbit and the Lovely Present (by Charlotte Zolotow; this one is pretty straight forward -- no mashing together of pop culture and holocaust imagery here -- but pleasing in its repetition and thoughtfulness).
At least, from his last interview with Terry Gross you got the sense that here was someone who was ready to go; he spoke about bearing witness to the death of his partner and the deaths of his friends; he told Terry he was glad that he would die before she would, so he wouldn't have to miss her. Yes, that episode was a total tearjerker. And yes, they replayed it during fundraising.
I realize the news has already swiftly flown past, but in case you're still interested, it looks like Fresh Air has remembrances of both, here (Sendak) and here (Yauch).
And even with the later rise, its high time to go to bed. Sleep well, Everyone and make the best of the rest of your week!


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Here are some questions we've received about fall cleanup in the garden, along with the answers given by our regional horticulture staff.
Cutting Back Perennials
Question: After the first frost, is it okay to clean out my perennial garden by cutting back the flower stalks? Or is it best to just leave them as is and cut them back in the spring. I'm thinking of my phlox, coreopsis, and daylillies, for example.
Answer: Here are some pointers on overwintering from Perennials for Dummies by Marcia Tatroe and NGA. 1. Cut back on watering as temperatures cool. This signals plants that it's time to go into dormancy and helps harden them off. 2. If plants were bothered by pests or disease problems, remove all plant debris and apply mulch under plants to reduce numbers of overwintering eggs and disease spores. 3. Place a fresh 4- to 6-inch layer of organic mulch around the base of the plants. 4. If your temps. are regularly below 0° F, don't cut back the perennials until late winter or early spring. The dead foliage helps protect them from cold. 5. After the ground freezes, cover the whole bed with a loose layer of straw or hay. Leave it until early spring and then gradually remove it as temperatures warm. Don't remove it all at once.
Making Leaf Mold
Question: I read somewhere that you can create your own leaf mold to add to the soil. The process involved putting leaves in a garbage bag and poking holes in it for air. Then you let it sit a few months and the leaves will decompose. Would you have to add water or soil or anything else to help it? Can I do this with all the leaves I rake up? I have a storage shed I could put them in over the winter.
Answer: Leaf mold is simply partially decomposed leaves. Leaves in a pile outdoors will eventually become leaf mold all on their own, just as they would on the ground in the forest. In my experience, simply putting the leaves in a bag for a few months does not work at all. They need to be dampened and, since leaves are very high in carbon, you will also need to add a source of nitrogen (such as fertilizer or fresh barnyard manure) in order for them to begin to compost. They should be stored well above freezing, because the colder the temperature the slower the process; warm temperatures are really best. Chopping the leaves will also speed things up, as will stirring the mixture from time to time. Instead of composting the leaves, you could simply chop them and use them as mulch. They will break down over time and feed the soil that way, too.
Crop Rotation
Question: As I clean up my garden I am beginning to prepare some beds for next spring. I know I should rotate my crops. How many years do I need to wait before I plant my tomatoes in the same bed? How far away do the new beds need to be from the original?
Answer: Three to five years is the normal range for rotation of tomatoes; five years is being better but rather difficult in a small garden. Here is an example of a rotation. Divide the garden into three areas, A, B, and C. Plant tomatoes in part A the first year, part B the second year and part C the third year, and start the cycle over in year four. Tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants and peppers should be considered together as a group for rotation purposes because they suffer from many of the same pest and disease problems. Since there are other vegetables that also should be rotated, such as the cucmber/squash/pumpkin/melon group, this works out rather well. The distance between the areas is not that important because the rotation is aimed at avoiding a buildup of soil-borne problems and allowing time to rebuild the soil thoroughly between crops. A good fall cleanup routine helps reduce insect and disease problems that linger on plant residues.
Fall Cleanup
Question: What should I do to clean my beds of all plants and leaves so that insects will not overwinter in my vegetable garden? And should I leave a covering of plants and leaves to act as a mulch and provide food for the beneficial worms?
Answer: In my garden I like to remove the fallen leaves and plant debris and add them to the compost heap. I discard any diseased material, such as rose leaves with black spot; this type of material should not be added to a compost heap or left in the garden because it can harbor and spread the disease. Rather than adding the spent plants to a compost pile, another option is to gather up all of the leaves and assorted plant debris and run over it with a mulching mower, then place the material back on the beds to act as a nutrient-rich mulch. This will also encourage earthworms and control weeds.
Pruning Ornamental Grasses
Question: What is the proper method of cutting back ornamental grasses for the winter in northern climates?
Answer: Most gardeners wait at least until after the grasses have bloomed so that they can enjoy the ornamental plumes each fall season. (The seedheads are also attractive in winter, so I like to wait until spring to trim them.) Then, cut the dead grasses back to about 6 inches; the new growth will quickly cover the old stubs. Some gardeners use a hedge trimmer, as this is much faster than using a hand clipper.
Plowing vs. Scraping the Garden
Question: Would it better to plow plant residues into the garden or to scrape the garden clean with my tractor's front end loader at the end of the season? I have done my gardening in a community garden for several years now, and would like to offer my services to the park district that cares for it. The soil is heavy clay and many of the gardens are quite weedy.
Answer: I don't recommend scraping clean with heavy equipment because it will compact the soil, which is not a good thing, especially with heavy clay. Plant roots need an aerated soil to be able to move easily through it. Tilling in leftover vegetable and flower plants would be okay,as long as there aren't disease problems. But definitely don't plow under the weeds at the end of the season, as they will have likely already gone to seed. You'll just be planting the seeds! The best thing would be to remove and fully compost the plant material, then add that to the soil. A winter cover crop would protect the soil and add organic matter, too.
Winter Protection for Perennials
Question: I am confused about how to protect my perennials in the winter. Should I put a mulch on them? After or before the ground freezes? Should I water them through the fall, or let them dry out?
Answer: Perennials have developed the ability to survive winter, often in the wild and unattended. Assuming the plants are rated hardy in your zone, and that drainage in your garden is good, you shouldn't have to worry. Woody plants and evergreens in particular survive winter better when they are fully hydrated when the cold weather comes. For perennials, make sure the soil is moderately moist going into winter -- just like when they're growing too much or too little moisture is a problem for dormant plants. In many regions fall rains are sufficient to keep the soil moist; it stays moist longer during cooler weather than it does during the summer. It's a good idea to maintain a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch during the summer and to leave it there through the winter. In cold weather the mulch helps keep the soil from freezing and thawing when temperatures fluctuate and thus limits "heaving," which is when plants are popped out of the ground. Marginally hardy plants benefit from the addition of a protective mulch. Straw is a good choice because it is light and insulates well. Many books will tell you to mulch "after the ground is frozen" but in some areas it may never freeze solid. In this case, simply wait until there has been a good killing frost or two and the rodents have all found homes elsewhere, and then apply your protective mulch.
Composting Leaves
Question: I have never composted before. I would like to make a 4x4x4 fenced-in area and compost fall leaves. If I fill the bin in early November will the leaves decay by the middle of May, when I can rototill them into the soil?
Answer: Composting essentially stops when the weather turns cold, and plain fallen leaves alone can take a year or more to decompose. To speed up the process you can shred the leaves and till them in this fall. By spring when planting time comes they should be decayed enough for planting.
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PHOENIX (June 22) – The Arizona State Troopers Association today announced their support of candidate David Gowan for Arizona's First Congressional District.
"As an organization representing Department of Public Safety employees, the Arizona State Troopers Association considers many factors when endorsing a political candidate," said Jimmy Chavez, president of Arizona State Troopers Association. "A commitment to public safety should be a leading priority for any candidate seeking public office, as well as a willingness to adequately fund public safety."
"The safety of Arizonans is one of my primary concerns," said David Gowan. "For many years I have worked closely with our State Troopers, who protect our families and keep them safe. As I run for this Congressional seat, I look forward to the continued work with the Arizona Sate Troopers Association to create a more secure place for Arizonans to live and work."
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As the first Speaker from southern Arizona in almost 30 years, Speaker Gowan's priorities focus on education, veterans and agriculture; with a broad drive to deregulate commerce, lower taxes and reduce the size and scope of government. During his time at the legislature, David has drawn on the principles gained as a ninth-degree black belt – honor, patience, respect and spirit – to guide his legislative work. David's efforts have earned him the "Guardian of Small Business" award from the National Federation of Independent Businesses, the "Spirit of Business" award from the Tucson Chamber of Commerce, and the "Advocate of the Year" award from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. He was born and raised in northern California to an Air Force veteran father and restaurateur mother. He learned the value of a dollar by working summers in his mother's restaurant and winters in a local saw mill. He lives in southern Arizona with his wife, Jessica, and their two sons.


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Deadlifting for two (Jenna CF'ing in her 2nd trimester):
Who loves the "new and improved" push-up? Just when you thought that "hands release" push-ups were hard, now you get to try the "KStar" push-up that we learned at the Mobility cert. Yes they made the WOD harder to focus on these early. Now you know what they are. Practice these. Then go forth and crush push-ups.
Homework Assignment: Go to the Mobility WOD site. Watch one of the videos. Pick any one. Come into the box 10 minutes early. Warm-up and then do it. You will see results.
Speaking of push-ups: Cristin had a great idea to work on push-ups. Here is our next challenge that will start on October first. It will be a 30 Day Challenge.
- Scaled version: Day 1 complete 1 push-up and 29 scaled push-ups. Day 2 complete 2 push-ups and 28 scaled, Day 3 complete 3 push-ups and 27 scaled and so on, continuing until Day 30.
- RX Version: Complete 30 push-ups everyday for 30 days.
- Break them into sets as needed or just display random acts of awesomeness by doing all 30 at once.
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When asked about current medications, he said that 2 years earlier he had missed an appointment with his primary care physician and so had never obtained refills of his diabetes medications.
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Blood gas analysis showed no acidosis. Tests for urinary and serum ketones were negative. Computed tomography (CT) of the head without contrast was normal.
Based on the results of the evaluation, the patient's condition was diagnosed as a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, presumably from dehydration and noncompliance with diabetes medications. His altered mental status was also attributed to this diagnosis. He was started on aggressive hydration and insulin infusion to correct the blood glucose level. Repeat laboratory testing 7 hours after admission revealed a blood glucose of 49 mg/dL, sodium 148 mmol/L, blood urea nitrogen 43 mg/dL, and calculated serum osmolality 290 mosm/kg.
The insulin infusion was suspended, and glucose infusion was started. With this treatment, his blood glucose level stabilized, but his Glasgow Coma Scale score was unchanged from the time of presentation. A neurologic examination at this time showed bilateral dysmetria. Cranial nerves were normal. Motor examination showed normal tone with a Medical Research Council score of 5 of 5 in all extremities. Sensory examination revealed a glove-and-stocking pattern of loss of vibratory sensation. Tendon reflexes were normal except for diminished bilateral knee-jerk and ankle-jerk responses.
Central pontine myelinolysis is a pivotal manifestation of the syndrome and is characterized by progressive lethargy, quadriparesis, dysarthria, ophthalmoplegia, dysphasia, ataxia, and reflex changes. Clinical symptoms of extrapontine myelinolysis are variable.4
Although CT may underestimate osmotic demyelination syndrome, the typical radiologic findings on brain MRI are hyperintense lesions in the central pons or associated extrapontine structures on T2-weighted and fluid-attenuated inversion recovery sequences.4
A precise definition of hyperosmolar hyperglycemia does not exist. The Joint British Diabetes Societies for Inpatient Care suggested the following features: a measured osmolality of 320 mosm/kg or higher, a blood glucose level of 541 mg/dL or higher, severe dehydration, and feeling unwell.5
Our patient's clinical course and high hemoglobin A1c suggested prolonged hyperglycemia and high serum osmolality before his admission. After his admission, aggressive hydration and insulin therapy corrected the hyperglycemia and serum osmolality too rapidly for his brain cells to adjust to the change. It was reasonable to suspect a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state as one of the main causes of his mental status change and ataxia. This, along with lack of improvement in his impaired metal status and new-onset ataxia despite treatment, led to suspicion of osmotic demyelination syndrome. His diminished bilateral knee-jerk and ankle-jerk responses more likely represented diabetic neuropathy rather than osmotic demyelination syndrome.
Osmotic demyelination syndrome has seldom been reported as a complication of hyperosmolar hyperglycemia.6–13 And extrapontine myelinolysis with hyperosmolar hyperglycemia is extremely rare, with only 2 reports to date to the best of our knowledge.6,10
There is no specific treatment for osmotic demyelination syndrome except for supportive care and treatment of coexisting conditions. Once an osmotic derangement is identified, we recommend correcting chronically elevated serum glucose values gradually to avoid overtreatment, just as we would do with elevated serum sodium levels. Changes in neurologic findings, serum blood glucose level, and serum osmolality should be followed closely. A review showed that a favorable recovery from osmotic demyelination syndrome is possible even with severe neurologic deficits.4
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Known as one of hockey's best drag-flickers, Jodie Kenny famously demonstrated her signature skill to score an equaliser against England in the 2014 Commonwealth Games final with just 16 seconds left.
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The 28-year-old had also helped Australia to second place at the 2014 Women's Hockey World Cup and a year later, she was named her country's Player of the Year.
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Like Welten, the 1.83m-tall Kenny was in town last week for the The Project Group (TPG) International Tri-Series tournament. She captained the world No. 3 Hockeyroos in their opening 1-1 draw against world No. 8 Germany.
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The new report was done by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to determine if drinking sugar-sweetened or artificially sweetened beverages would be bad for life expectancy. Two studies were used by researchers: the Health Professionals follow-up study of 37,716 men which began in 1986 and the Nurses' Health Study which began in 1976. Researchers studied controlling factors such as diet, physical activity and body mass index (BMI).
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The more productive a salt marsh is, the greater ability it has to trap sediment during tidal flushing and directly contribute organic inputs into the soil through the decomposition of leaf litter. A slow rate of decomposition is important for the gradual uplift of salt marsh topography because plant litter helps to trap sediment from the flowing water. The Results showed that, under a period of drought and environmental warming, salt marsh productivity was at its highest. This can be explained by the decrease in decomposition and the increase in above ground biomass, which allow for the salt marsh ecosystem to expand horizontally and vertically. However, precipitation significantly increased the rate of decomposition because microbes decompose wet matter more quickly. Warming had no effect on the rate of decomposition and flowering rates were not affected by the warming or precipitation treatments. As long as salt marshes are not completely submerged as a result of sea level rise, increases in above ground biomass and stem heights suggests that salt marsh plants may become increasingly more productive under future climate projections.
The Effects of Precipitation and Environmental Warming on two Salt Marsh Plant Communities
The response of salt marsh function to climate change depends on its ability to keep pace with sea level rise by expanding both horizontally and vertically through peat accumulation and primary productivity. Climate change is expected to regionally warm the air, soil, and water as well as change tide cycles and the intermittency and volume of precipitation. This will strongly alter the ability of salt marsh ecosystems to export biomass and nutrients, filter runoff, sequester carbon, and protect coastlines from flooding and erosion. Charles and Dukes (2009) studied the effect of precipitation and environmental warming by manipulating the habitats of two salt marsh plant communities, marsh hay/spike grass and cod grass. They analyzed the differences between total above ground biomass, stem height, decomposition rates, and flowering patterns for each treatment plot that differed by the amount of precipitation and increase in temperature. Their research found that salt marsh communities are able to withstand slight increases in temperature and large changes in precipitation. —Acadia Tucker
Charles, H., Dukes, J. 2009. Effects of warming and altered precipitation on plant and nutrient dynamics of a New England salt marsh. Ecological Applications 9, 1758 –1773.
Healthy salt marsh ecosystems are a balance between salt tolerant and fresh water plants that correspond to a salinity gradient defined by tidal inundations and ground water circulation. Charles and Dukes tested two plant communities, representing salt tolerant and water loving cod grass (Spartina alterniflora) as well as marsh hay and spike grass (Spartina patens, Distichlis spicata) that prefer less saline soils and higher ground. The experiment was preformed in the high marsh of Plum Island, located in Massachusetts. The habitat of each plant community was monitored under five different treatments that consisted of a control (ambient climate), doubled precipitation, no precipitation, warming up to 1.17°C, and the interaction between warming and doubled precipitation.
Open-top warming chambers were created by wrapping "greenhouse plastic" around a PVC pipe frame. This reduced the side effects of closed warming chambers like the increase in humidity but did not allow the warming chambers to maintain heat during the night. The double precipitation treatment was preformed by watering plots directly after storms with the same quantity of water that fell, to double the average amount of precipitation. Drought treatments used plastic shields and funnels to completely divert water away from the designated plant communities. Charles and Dukes measured the response of each treatment by observing the total above ground biomass, height of the tallest stems, number of flowering stems, decomposition rate of leaf litter, and the pore water chemistry related to nutrient availability and soil salinity.
The researchers believed that doubling precipitation would increase plant growth by decreasing the salinity of the soil. However the doubled precipitation treatment showed no significant decrease in the overall salinity, even though the added fresh water did temporarily decrease the salt concentration. The soil salinity was restored to 5 ppt after 2 hours and 10 ppt after 4 hours. This could explain why, with increased precipitation, the overall productivity of each plant community declined. The effects of doubled precipitation reduced overall stem growth and total above ground biomass for both plant communities, effecting S. alterniflora the most significantly. The possible increase in soil waterlogging may have offset any of the positive effects of decreased salinity by means of increased precipitation.
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By Sarah Daitch & Tony Andrews
In some regions in the Global South, mining is seen as an important vehicle for generating wealth and improving local development. Yet, if managed poorly, mining can also lead to environmental degradation, displaced populations, increased inequality and social conflict. Experts and governments expect natural resources to become key drivers in a growing number of disputes, with potentially significant consequences for international and national peace and security. Research on the frequency of reported conflicts between mining companies and communities shows a progressive increase since 2002. Over the past 20 years, while the mining industry has sought improved performance in the areas of ethical practice, social responsibility and environmental stewardship, evidence shows that conflict has still risen dramatically in frequency and intensity (see Figure 1). It is clear that depending on improvements in industry practices alone is only a partial solution.
What is driving this alarming trend and what is it about conflict that we don't yet understand? During the past four years, the Center for Responsible Mineral Development (RMD), Canadian International Resources and Development Institute (CIRDI) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), have been working to provide answers to these questions through two phases of research. Phase 1 of the global study examined conflict as a process involving the interplay of key actors, including government agencies, mining companies and local communities, all of whom contribute to conflict situations in different ways; this work examined four field case studies, investigating specific conflicts at mine sites Tanzania, Madagascar, Peru, and Bolivia.
The second phase of research, which has recently been launched and published in policy focused abridged and full-length versions, consisted of three components. First, a literature review of over 300 publications relevant to the role of government in conflict linked to mining; second, a quantitative analysis of 334 recorded conflict incidents between 2002 and 2013; and third, building on the Phase 1 field studies, the report discussed five case studies conducted in Latin America and Africa. For this work, we defined conflict as The interaction of two or more parties with perceived incompatible goals, who engage each other through a range of practices including dialogue, persuasion, negotiation, arbitration, legal action, protest, intimidation and physical violence.
The purpose of the Phase 2 reports is to better understand the role of host governments in conflict creation or prevention, and on this basis to provide possible actions for governments to consider conflict transformation, mitigation and prevention. Using a conflict pathway analytical framework, this publication offers policy implications of interest to host governments in mineral producing countries. The following six lessons summarize what we have learned about how future conflict can be better navigated in the extractive sector:
(1) The nature of conflicts is multi-dimensional and dynamic. Most projects face social challenges that can lead to conflict escalation with negative consequences, and potentially violence. For example, social and environmental drivers of conflict are interrelated, often situated at the interface of environmental issues and human rights concerns. Conflict can be understood as a process with a history and a pathway prior to conflict outbreak, and the result of the interplay of identifiable actors.
(2)There is a need for better planning, earlier on through a strategic approach to mineral development: Projects typically face more conflicts in the early phases. When governments and other actors engage in long-term, transparent planning, it can help local communities develop sustainably, reduce conflict risk and help rural communities prepare. Meaningful engagement helps to put conditions in place for the local community to benefit when projects proceed, as part of a broader development plan. This requires governance capacity building at the local level, as well as planning for co-existence of Artisanal Small Scale Mining (ASM) and Large Scale Mining (LSM) sectors.
Photo - Cakchiquel family, Peru: UN photo/F. Charton
(3) There is a lack of government capacity to contain conflicts:
Many remote resource-rich regions have very little government presence at the local level. This fosters mistrust and contributes to rural people's concerns about contamination of land and water. Enhancing institutional capacity to govern natural resources, and thus social conflict, should be a top priority for all levels of government. In particular, resolving land ownership, acquisition and livelihood issues can contribute to reducing the risk of conflict escalating.
(4) The need for fair distribution of benefits: Benefits are often not shared equitably in projects affected areas. Ensuring that the benefit distribution system allocates benefits fairly, and that capacity is developed to implement this system helps to avoid conflict.
(5) Build Capacity for Implementing Environmental regulations among all actors - Environmental degradation, and pollution on the lands and livelihoods of communities consistently drive social conflicts to escalate. Companies and governments adhering to a higher quality of Environmental Impact Assessment than required, combined with monitoring that engages communities, can help to mitigate extractive conflicts.
The Phase 2 study demonstrated an important role played by host governments in establishing the appropriate governance and management regimes to achieve sustainable mineral development and prevent negative outcomes of destructive conflict. This lies at the heart of the challenge and also the solution. When host governments take a strategic approach to mineral development, including incremental steps to attract the LSM sector to match current governance capacity, alongside strengthening local governance institutions, the risk of destructive conflict decreases. Other useful measures include preparing rural communities for the arrival of the large-scale mining industry, reconciling the ASM and LSM sectors, and maintaining strong regulatory compliance and social development presence in producing districts. These approaches open up a path towards sustainable mineral development. Good management of natural resources can contribute to raising emerging producer countries out of poverty.
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Hi Luke, appreciate your comments and insights.
I wonder whether the recent guidance developed by ICMM and International Alert would be of interest or use to you: https://www.international-alert.org/news/toolkit-help-companies-imp...
Thanks or the reply Sarah,
I'm working through the abridged version now and am positive I'll agree with many of the conclusions. In fact, I agree with the conclusion that depending on improvements within the industry is only part of the solution.
My background is ten years in international humanitarian response followed by ten years in mining. That experience leads me to conclude that very few, if any, mining companies have actually implemented social and environmental approaches to the extent needed to reduce and prevent conflict irrespective of government regulation or capacity. I recognize that many companies are trying but I believe we need to move beyond social performance, or corporate social responsibility, to a place where we are discussing and embracing shared purpose. That definitively will involve governments, local communities, NGOs and the mining companies working together.
I do find the reports of interest and think that the research is highly valuable. I would just hate for a junior, or indeed a major, to say, 'ah ha, we've tried, it didn't work, so it must be the government's role.' I realize that is not at all the intent of your work!
Hi Luke,
thanks for reading the blog post and taking the time to comment. It could help to understand the scope we used for this Phase of the research to take a look at the abridged version of the Phase 2 research. Here it explains that this is the second phase of an ongoing research project, and focuses only on the policy tools available to host government in their role, and does not focus on other important aspects including companies' role, the influence of political factors, and the important role of home governments where companies are headquartered.
You will find a greater focus in Phase 1 of the research which was carried out by CIRDI prior to UNDP's involvement, looking at the company-community interface and highlighting some of the issues you refer to in your post.
If you look at page 60 in the conclusion of the abridged version, you will see a bit more context of the segment of the blog you quoted from in your comment. The sentence you quote from the blog is meant to indicate that while some companies (noted in the Phase 1 research and Phase 2 lit review section, such as larger multi-nationals who subscribe to international performance standards) have put some emphasis on social and environmental performance, the data shows this has not resulted in a reduction in conflict incidences. So while several reasons behind this are as you point out, up to companies more substantively and consistently integrate social, environmental and governance performance into core business, the Phase 2 study decided to focus just on the role of host governments and how this influences conflict linked to mining. We consider this research overall to be ongoing, and hope to do a 3rd phase that would look at other factors in conflict associated with mining.
Our message is not to suggest that industry has no responsibility and it all lies with government. The message is that achieving sustainable mineral development depends upon collaboration by the key stakeholders including industry, government, communities and civil society and all delivering effectively on their respective roles. Our research demonstrates an important role host governments plays in setting the enabling environment for either conflict prevention or sustained conflict. No matter how good a company's Environmental, Social and Governance practices and programs are, if government is not delivering for its part on effective governance, we have observed that the efforts of the company have limited impact.
Hope you find the reports of some interest. Thanks!
I've just read the brief summary above and look forward to reading more of the study.
My instinctive reaction is that this report focuses too much on government's role and too little on mining companies' responsibility. Good regulation is important, ethical and sustainable business performance is far more important.
This stands out to me " Over the past 20 years, while the mining industry has sought improved performance in the areas of ethical practice, social responsibility and environmental stewardship, evidence shows that conflict has still risen dramatically in frequency and intensity."
I heartily disagree with the premise. In my direct and indirect experience of ten years in humanitarian work and ten years in mining, social responsibility and environmental stewardship are not core business for mining companies and only get adequate attention during and immediately after conflict. I have yet to see them consistently and strategically implemented in a way that would prevent conflict.
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Hi there!
Two weekends ago, we took a family trip to Gatlinburg pretty much up in the Great Smoky Mountains. It's winter so obviously there isn't greenery everywhere, but we were lucky to see some! And we also got to see snow very high up in the mountains.
The trip started on Friday when we left at 5am. I wasn't even tired when I was getting up that morning, I was too excited for this trip even though I knew we had a long 7 hours ahead of us. We spent those 7 hours talking about random stuff and looking at the things we were driving past. My dad had some cool stories for us if we drove past something he remembered when he used to be a truck driver. The hours flew by and by the time we knew it, we were already approaching Gatlinburg. I forgot that this place was high up in the mountains and I got a little scared because my dad was driving – he's not a bad driver, I just only trust myself when it comes to driving up in high elevations.
It took about 45 minutes to drive up to our cabin and when we finally got there, we couldn't believe the views! It was a bunch of cabins built by each other, but far enough in between each other where you had your own privacy, so it was perfect. We found our cabin and as soon as we parked, I walked over to look at the views. There was some snow at the top so I was taking a bunch of pictures and everyone wanted pictures with that in the background. We had a little photoshoot and then started bringing our stuff inside.
The place was beautiful, so nicely decorated. I felt like a little kid running around saying "wow" to all of the stuff in there. I was super excited about the pool table and the jacuzzi because I already knew we'd be spending a lot of time with both of those. I took out my camera and started recording everything and everyones reactions. I think the first thing we did after unpacking was chilling in the jacuzzi and drinking some wine. It was so relaxing! It was a little chilly outside, nothing too cold, but perfect for the temperature of the jacuzzi. The views were great and the wine was great. My dad had a cold and was on medication and he couldn't drink wine so we had to get him sparkling juice without alcohol. That was the funniest part since he is a huge wine fan! He still enjoyed it though.
We spent the next day exploring and driving around to see what cool stuff we could find. We went to a wine store and bought some really good wine and drove into this park that had a pretty river. We spent our nights playing pool and being competitive in UNO. UNO was so much fun and it was hilarious to see my parents play it as well. My sister was the sassiest one there, so we had to watch out for her! On our way back home, we stopped in Nashville to try some BBQ. It was good, but Texas BBQ still has my heart!
This was a great trip where lots of memories were made and lots of fun was had. Anytime with my family is a great time!!
Here are some pictures 🙂


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Need tint, but not sure what you can do? There are many questions that get asked when it comes to tinting vehicles and homes.
Let's start with vehicles. The most common question is "can I tint the front door windows on my car"? The answer is no, legally no aftermarket glazing (window tint, decals) can be installed on the front door windows or windshield. The vehicles driving around with tinted front door windows or "eyebrows" (aftermarket tint strip applied to the top of the windshield) are illegal. The windows behind the driver can be tinted as dark as you want, as long as the vehicle has two exterior rear view mirrors.
As for residential windows, the most common question is "can they be tinted? I didn't even know". This answer can be quite complex, but for the most part the answer is yes, depending on the windows. Residential glass is usually made of a different type of glass than automotive, and the films are far more technologically advanced than automotive. We make sure to inspect the windows for the type of glass they are and show customers samples of the different products available for their specific windows. There are many different types of film available for residential and commercial applications, from solar films to frosted films, and we can customize all of it to meet the needs of our customers. Our main goal is to put a smile on their faces.


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The online registration for the 84th National FFA Convention will close at 5:00 p.m. this Friday, October 7. Please be sure that you have completed your online registration before then. For those who do not register online, the cost of onsite registration increases from $40 per person to $70 per person. You can save a lot of money by going ahead and getting your registration completed online ahead of time. The online registration site is also the place to purchase concert ticket, rodeo tickets, tour passes, parking permits, etc…
Please pay attention to the 5 p.m. deadline. It is my understanding that the website has already been program to shut down at 5 p.m. even if you are in the middle of registering. Please do not wait until 4:55 p.m. to start. You should plan
to be finished with the online registration before 5 p.m. this coming Friday.
Let me know if you have questions.
Ben Lastly
Executive Secretary
Georgia FFA Association
316 Poultry Science - UGA
Athens, GA 30602
Phone: (706) 552-4456
Fax: (706) 552-4458
Website: www.georgiaffa.org


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For almost every business, search engine traffic is the biggest opportunity online. Every minute millions of searches occur on Google in the United States alone. Where businesses, especially small business, struggle is knowing which keywords to target, and how to prioritize them. In this post, I would like to give you a simple process using the Google Keyword Tool followed by Google Trends to refine your keywords.
The first step is to login to the Google Keyword Tool, as logging in will provide you with additional data which may be useful later. Once you are logged in you can type in keywords that you assume are in your category, or your best guess. Another option is to type in your website address in the second box. Before hitting search you will want to go to the left column and select "Exact" as the match type and uncheck the other options. This will ensure that you are researching exactly what searchers are typing. You can now hit "search" and click on the "keyword ideas" tab below. You will be able to sort the keywords by the different columns to find the words most relevant, and having the most volume. You will see the keywords you entered, along with recommendations.
Now comes the joining of the to tools. I now open a second tab and go to Google Trends. If I am doing research for a localized client, I will zero in geographically on the area, using the controls at the bottom left. Now, I start to plugin the keywords I have found with the Google Keyword Tool, starting with the keywords with the highest "Local Search" results. These represent national monthly volume for keywords.
This is a great process for narrowing down keywords, and finding out what keywords are stronger in your geographic region. In a recent search using this process, I found that in the Northern states they are more likely to use the term "steel" in a search term, and in the Southern states they are more likely to use the term "metal" for one of our client's products.
If you would like to learn more and see this process for you business, please contact us today!


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McCain: Fighting to Secure the Border With Common-Sense Solutions
By David Bakardjiev
Securing the U.S.-Mexico border has proven to be no easy task. But some, it can be assumed, believe it is easy, however, because the only thing the U.S. obviously must do is force Mexico to pay for a nearly 2,000 mile-long impenetrable wall (that will presumably be negotiated as a peace offer for "screwing us" and "sending their rapists and drug dealers").
Others – proven leaders – like Senators Jeff Flake and John McCain know this issue is hugely more complex; and they've been sending their best common-sense solutions to Congress so the U.S. can secure its borders and keep its relationship with Mexico on good terms.
For almost three decades, Senator John McCain has been sponsoring and supporting bills to increase personnel, fencing, and high-tech surveillance for border security. Because of his direct efforts, deportations of illegal immigrants have increased almost two-fold since 2005.
Senator McCain is also a staunch advocate for comprehensive immigration reform. But although he strongly supports guest-worker programs and faster pathways to citizenship for hard-working immigrants, Senator McCain believes securing the border is the first priority.
"If we don't secure the borders first, we will find ourselves with another group of people who have come to this country illegally, and then we'll have to do it all over again."
"It would be among my highest priorities to secure our borders first, and only after we achieved widespread consensus that our borders are secure, would we address other aspects of the problem."
Earlier in January, Senator McCain sponsored a legislative companion to H.R. 399, Secure the Border First Act of 2015, which "requires the Department of Homeland Security to obtain the advanced technology and manpower to get the job done," said Senator McCain.
"The United States faces a complex and challenging array of threats around the world, but none more immediate to Arizona than the security of our southern border."
In March, Senator McCain co-sponsored the Arizona Borderlands Protection and Preservation Act, which would "enable U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel to gain full access to federal lands on the Southwest border of Arizona for border security activities, including routine patrols and surveillance."
"More than 80 percent of the land directly on the Arizona-Mexico border is comprised of lands controlled by the federal government."
"Our common-sense legislation would cut unnecessary red tape and enable Border Patrol agents to have access to all federally managed land in Southwest Arizona so they can perform their jobs effectively, keep our communities safe, and secure the border."
In May, Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake proposed that the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security partner up to help upwards of 2,000 veterans and military service members reentering the civilian workforce get jobs at understaffed ports of entry along the border. The Border Jobs for Veterans Act was passed in June.
"This bill offers a common-sense solution to help separating service members find much-needed jobs, overcome staffing deficiencies at U.S. ports of entry, and enhance the security of communities in Arizona and across the U.S. on our southern border."
And just a few days ago, Senator John McCain co-sponsored the Border Security Technology Accountability Act of 2015, a bill that follows numerous reports showing the Department of Homeland Security acquisition programs are at "high-risk" for waste, fraud, and abuse.
"Widespread mismanagement and a lack of accountability within our federal bureaucracy continue to prevent us from stopping illegal immigration, putting an end to human trafficking, and reducing crime in communities in Arizona and across the Southwest."
"There is no doubt that new technologies such as video and radar surveillance tools are improving the way we secure our vulnerable borders."
Leaders like Senator McCain understand the complexities of securing the U.S.-Mexico border. His solutions to this problem are making our border stronger. The common-sense ideas McCain brings to the table is what the United States needs – not overly-simplistic, one-track thoughts.


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When a computer starts failing the first point of call is to pinpoint whether it is a software or hardware fault. Typically hardware faults will be random whereas software faults will be regular & predictable.
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Computers are modular and simple to disassemble.
Most repairs can generally be done at home.
… just saying…
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Following his stunning victory at the WGC-HSBC Champions event in Shanghai, Englishman Justin Rose now has his eyes set firmly on a second Race to Dubai title as he prepares to tee it up at this week's Turkish Airlines Open.
And still fresh in his mind is his superb performance in Sunday's final round in Shanghai, as he came from six shots back on the back nine to claim a two-stroke victory.
That victory moved him up to third place in the Race to Dubai rankings behind Sergio Garcia and Tommy Fleetwood, and with no less than $22.5m up for grabs over the last three events of the season, it's still all to play for.
Rose won the European Tour Order of Merit for the first time ten years ago, and would love to do so again.
"It matters because you've beaten the best players in Europe and for the most part the best players in the world," he said.
"If you can win a tournament, you've beaten the guys over a week and that's fantastic but a lot of guys can have hot weeks. If you win over the course of a season that speaks volumes.
"I think to measure your game over the course of a year tells you that you've really been solid and you've really achieved something special."


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When parents imagine sons going away to college, they conjure John Belushi tilting a full bottle of whiskey back before engaging in a night of decadence. Of course, Hollywood movies stretch truth to entertain, and yet with gossip of hazing, concerning anecdotes and stories of misappropriate behavior in the press, some parents are stressed sons want to join the Greek life.
Separate fact from fiction, reading about the top four concerns of parents regarding impending fraternity life.
No Time for Academics
When you're getting drunk, playing intramural sports, and chasing coeds around campus, you have little time for studying. Parents get concerned about inattention toward scholastics when sons join fraternities. While fraternities are social in nature, plenty of Greek members host good GPAs, graduate, and find good paying jobs. In addition, some fraternities demand members maintain a certain GPA. Furthermore, access to a number of brothers makes for easy access to others who can tutor or join study groups.
Hazing is Horrible
Parents worry about misappropriate and dangerous hazing taking place on college campuses. In order to initiate, impending members are asked to express allegiance and intent by performing a number of acts. Such 'initiations' are not mandated by Greek society and intolerable to police and campus heads. Therefore, parents should not worry about hazing any more than they would have blind concern for drunk driving or school shootings. While the future is unwritten, it's to be understood fraternity membership does not assume or demand unlawful or unethical acts.
Not Worth the Effort
Some parents question fraternities, wondering if these social groups are just an excuse for boys to form and party. However, members not only enjoy social interaction with members and a broader Greek society, but they learn leadership skills, partake in charity efforts, and make lifelong friendships that translate into the business world, opening doors of opportunity and success. Is pledging a fraternity worth the effort? Do members come away with little but screenprinted Greek apparel? Many brothers appreciate the friendships, opportunities, and social and educational advantages fraternities provide. The Supreme Court is a 'club.' Most parents wouldn't mind their child graduating to such heights.
Where is the Supervision?
While parents cringe at the thought of sons living in a party house, the reality is akin to having an extended family. Brothers experience implicit supervision. Rules are placed on them regarding GPA, curfew, and upholding the fraternity honor. Brothers are well supervised by elders and one another. Fraternity lifestyle if structured, with many events scheduled days or week ahead, helping with scholastics, exercise, and social life. Aside from campus police and teachers, boys have a family of frat brothers looking out for their welfare.
A surge of anxiety is expected and acceptable regarding a son's departure from home and possible matriculation into a fraternity. Parents worry about poor grades, bad behavior, entertaining the worst images Hollywood can conjure. However, the realities of fraternity life are tamer, offering members a number of immediate and lifelong benefits. Before accepting the anxiety of the unknown, be proactive.
Seek more information about particular schools, on-campus fraternities, and sons' intentions. Jaime Sunday has a passion for Greek life. She enjoys blogging about common concerns and questions have about the close-knit organizations.


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