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A bushy shrub with unusual shaped leaves and bold irregular splashes of yellow, female plants bear deep red berries in autumn.
Unfortunately, we are not able to supply these as specifically male or female plants.
For protection from pests consider Shrub Shelters
Eventual Height (?)What does this mean?
Eventual Height
You can expect the plant to somewhere within this estimate. It is given as a guide but can vary dependant on several factors such as soil quality and position. 12m+
- Flower Colour (?)What does this mean?
Flower Colour
Flowers come in a vast variety of colours from pure white to almost black. Colour can be affected by a number of factors including environment and diet. Use the photographs as a guide but expect variations.None or Insignificant
Eventual Spread (?)What does this mean?
Eventual Spread
You can expect the plant to spread somewhere within this range estimate. It is given as a guide but can vary dependant on several factors such as soil quality and position. 4m - 8m
Flowering Time (?)What does this mean?
Flowering Time
A plants development is synchronised with the changing seasons and flowering is one of several changes that occur at the appropriate time of year dependent on the specific plant. While our meteorological seasons are defined by specific dates; there can be two or the weeks difference in the start and end of the horticultural 'season' between the north and south of the UK. None or Insignificant
Foliage (?)What does this mean?
Plants that have leaves all year round are classified as evergreen. They can however lose leaves sporadically throughout the year.
Deciduous plants drop their leaves in autumn, look bare in winter and put out new leaves again in spring. Some plants such a Beech retain their dead leaves until the new spring growth.
There are exceptions, some plant drop their leaves in cold winters but keep them if it is mild. These are classified as Semi-evergreen.
- Position (?)What does this mean?
Full Sun
Six or more full hours of direct sunlight but don't forget to water.
Partial Shade
Two or three hours either in early morning or late evening sun. Very limited exposure to midday sun.
Dense Shade
Usually no more than two hours direct sunlight. Usually under dense trees, shurbs or in shade cast by buildings/fences etc.Full sun
- Growth Rate Average
- Soil pH (?)What does this mean?
Soil with a pH between 1 and 7 is classed as acid, ericaceous plants such as Rhododendrons need acid soil.
A neutral pH which is around 7, will be suitable for most plants. Clay soils tend to be neutral.
Soil with a pH between 7 and 14 are refereed to as Alkaline. Chalky soil is usually Alkaline. Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Hardiness (?)What does this mean?
Fully Hardy
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (to -15)
Half Hardy
Hardy throughout most of the UK (to -10)
Frost Hardy
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of UK (to -5) Fully Hardy
- Soil Type (?)What does this mean?
Chalky or lime-rich soils may be light or heavy, largely made up of calcium carbonate and are very alkaline.
Clay soils are potentially fertile and hold a high proportion of water. They drain slowly and take longer to warm up in spring.
Loam soils are s mixture of clay, sand and silt that avoid the extremes of clay or sandy soils. Fertile, well-drained and easily worked.
Sandy soils have a low clay content, drain quickly, easy to cultivate and work. They can dry out quickly and are low in plant nutrients. Often very acidic.Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Fragranced No
- Soil Moisture (?)What does this mean?
Well Drained
Well-drained soil allows water to percolate through reasonably quickly without pooling. Well drained soil can often be dry and lack nutrients.
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained soil is usually saturated periodically during the growing season and remains wet for several days at a time. Saturated soil can deprive roots of oxygen.
Moist Well Drained
A moist well drained soil is the best of both worlds by combining high permeability with the ability to retain moisture. Adding well rotted organic matter to dry or wet soil will help improve both these characteristics.Moist Well-drained, Well-drained
Bare Root is usually available for pre-order mid-October, dispatching between early November and late March. Exact dates vary year to year depending on the weather. We cannot guarantee availability for a certain date at the beginning or end of the season.
Important Bare Root Care
As soon as you receive your bare root plants place the items upright in a bucket of clean water immediately leaving them for at least 2 hours. Only take plants out as you need them for planting.
Q: When is bare root season?
A: Our bare root season usually runs from November to March but it can depend on the weather conditions, we'd always recommend buying at the end of autumn rather than waiting for spring.
Q: Does the plant size include the roots?
A: No, all bare root plant sizes quoted exclude the roots.
Q: What size plants will I receive?
A: Stock size varies through the season, our 'Plant Size' are give as a guide and you will receive plants somewhere in that range. We are unable to specify exactly how tall the plants will be within that range.
Q: How old will the plants be?
A: Most of our 'Plant Sizes' include the age of the plant, this is shown as a sum e.g. 1+2 which in this case would indicate that the plants are 3 years old. The first number is how long the plant has spent in the seedbed and the second is the number of year it has spent lined out in the field. Where the sum starts with a 0+ this indicates that the plants were grown from a rooted cutting.
Q: Can I get a discount for bulk purchases?
A: We offer a discount banding on bare root plants making them cheaper the more you buy, see the table on each page for details of the price within each band.
Q: Do I need canes?
A: Bamboo canes are perfect for giving young saplings, hedging plants, climbers and other tall shrubs the support they need when they start to establish. Unless you are planting in a completely sheltered spot with very little chance of wind then we would always recommend using a cane for support.
Q: Do I need rabbit guards?
A: Spiral Rabbit Guards are the most popular, low cost tree protection for young saplings, seedlings, transplants and hedging plants from browsing animals such as voles, mice, rabbits and hares. Spiral Rabbit Guards have the ability to grow and expand with the growing tree, providing a sheltered environment for the tree. It's hard to say for certain if you will require the extra protection a rabbit guard provides, if your are aware of a particular pest problem in your planting location then we would recommend using them. Rabbit Guards are not suitable for 'evergreens' please see 'Shrub Shelters' for a suitable evergreen protection method.
Q: What is a shrub/tree shelter?
A: Shrub/Tree Shelters are similar to rabbit guards but are designed for use on evergreens that would sweat and die in rabbit guards. We supply shrub/tree shelters as a kit which includes the shelter, 1 Stake and 2 cable ties, one kit is required per plant.
Q: Do I need shrub/tree shelters?
A: If you are aware of any specific pest problems in your planting area then we would recommend using a shrub/tree shelter to give your young trees or hedging plants that extra protection.
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A bushy shrub with unusual shaped leaves and bold irregular splashes of yellow, female plants bear deep red berries in autumn.
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For protection from pests consider Shrub Shelters
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- Full sun
- Moist Well-drained
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I know nothing but the report on it at popular blogs.
Canonical reveals Ubuntu for smartphones
They say:
Unlike other open-source smartphone platforms (Android, Sailfish, Tizen), Ubuntu Mobile is a full PC operating system. Ubuntu for smartphones is the same as Ubuntu desktop – only with a mobile-friendly interface.
If you have a high-end Ubuntu smartphone, you can connect a display, keyboard, and mouse, and use it as a full-fledged Ubuntu PC. For all of Microsoft's talk of desktop and mobile converging, Ubuntu is the first platform to make that leap.
That would be cool but being Ubuntu you would not be root
so no way to get puppy on it in dual boot?
Tizen what do we know about that one?
Samsung to release smartphone based on Tizen OS
In the near-term, expect to see a low-to-mid range Tizen-powered Samsung handset. It could make an appearance at the Mobile World Congress in February, but no dates are confirmed.
Both of them in the future but Ubuntu maybe leading?
In the coming weeks, Galaxy Nexus owners will be able to download a compatible build of Ubuntu. You can also expect the development community to embrace Ubuntu, creating flashable ROMs for many rooted Android phones. Canonical is hoping for OEM hardware in early 2014.
Canonical will show us more at CES 2013
I wonder of google really want to allow that to happen?
Would they not bark loud as such usage of Ubuntu on Nexus?
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Here is another example of what Ubuntu plan to do?
Ubuntu transforms dual core phones into fully functional desktop PC's
Taking advantage of the latest in mobile processors, Canonical is set to release Ubuntu for Android. The OS effectively turns your phone into a full Ubuntu desktop computer when docked and connected to a monitor, meaning the day your smartphone could act as your primary computer is drawing nearer.
Ubuntu sits alongside the standard Android operating system, as they share the same Linux kernel. Similar to the Motorola ATRIX 4G that becomes the engine for a desktop or laptop PC when slotted into an external dock, docking your Ubuntu for Android device with a USB HDMI dock will see it automatically boot into Ubuntu. Then it's just a matter of connecting a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse and you've got fully functional desktop environment.
From what's been shown so far, the experience looks to be seamless and responsive, Ubuntu is very lightweight after all, and it seems that today's standard dual core phone can handle the OS with ease.
In fact, it appears that any Android device can run Ubuntu so long as it meets the following requirements:
Dual-core 1GHz CPU
Video acceleration: shared kernel driver with associated X driver; Open GL, ES/EGL
Storage: 2GB for OS disk image
HDMI: video out with secondary frame buffer device
USB host mode
I wonder if that will be allowed by the Google Android lawyers?
but I am a pessimist would be cool if it works. I love that smartphones
have no fan that makes noise all the time.
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There exists demo of a unbuntu installation a
Google Nexus phone? the CEO himself maybe?
So look for that one I am too lazy to find it now.
WhatI long for is that we have a truly fully functional
Mobile Phone that also can work in same way my Netbook does.
I connect external Screen and external Keyboard
and Mouse and External Hd and DVD and that way
I get a small lite or light portable computer
that can do most what I need on its own while
on the move but works like a desktop
when arriving at home or work or visiting friends.
No Smart Pone is like that today AFAIK but hopefully
Ubuntu will find a hardware company that accepts to
try it out with them in near future?
A Netbook is too heavy and is noisy the fan sounds like an
angry insect or a Drone close to ear
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|Crawford Doyle occupies a stretch of Madison Avenue that was once a haven for book sellers.
|NYC Bookshops, Part I: Upper East Side
by Delia von Neuschatz
It's true that some beloved independent bookstores have closed in recent years, but there remain quite a few which continue to provide a welcome respite from today's pervasive homogenization. They are as eclectic as their bibliophilic owners (and employees) and whether through reading clubs, children's sing-alongs or simply the occasion for an informative chat, these shops form vibrant neighborhood gathering spots.
The stores mentioned here are just a few of my favorite ones and the list is by no means exhaustive. For a more comprehensive list of bookshops in New York and indeed, throughout the United States, check out IndieBound.org. Below are half-a-dozen stores on the Upper East Side, in no particular order. Future installments will cover other neighborhoods.
Crawford Doyle Booksellers
1082 Madison Avenue (between 81st and 82nd Streets)
(212) 288-6300
|John Doyle and Judith Crawford in their elegant Carnegie Hill apartment, which also serves as the Crawford Doyle Library, a repository of rare first editions, available for viewing by appointment. A former IBM executive, John, and his wife Judith decided to indulge their love of books by opening Crawford Doyle in 1995. The beautiful painting above the mantel is by Louise Griswold.
|A hop, skip and a jump away from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, amidst fashionable boutiques, art galleries and cafés, sits a veritable book lover's paradise. Crawford Doyle at first beckons with its well-stocked windows, draws you in with its first editions and art auction catalogues judiciously located in the entrance and then continues to entice you with its warm wood paneling and tomato bisque walls. The seduction is complete when you begin talking to its employees, several of whom have been there for many years and are truly knowledgeable about what is on offer.
Dot McCleary, in particular, has been working at Crawford Doyle since it opened its doors, but has been selling books for much longer than that – since 1978 to be precise. It will be difficult not to walk away with a treasure, as I did (84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff) after conversing with Dot, who takes care to ask you your opinions about what you've read. Perhaps this is one of the reasons she has a following.
|Some first editions at Crawford Doyle. First editions of British and American 20th century fiction are a specialty. They run anywhere from $50 to thousands of dollars, but most are in the $200-$300 range.
|The signed John Updike is $500.
|The Talented Mr. Ripley will set you back $3,000. Those book collectors watching their pennies may appreciate the store's Signed First Edition Club. Crawford Doyle will provide collectors with signed copies of current works which "will be important in the future."
|The shop, which has a well-edited selection of fiction, biography, history, travel, art and children's books, manages to be both a neighborhood hub and a draw for the international crowds that visit the world class museums nearby. Never mind that writers like to gather there too. On any given day, you may just find yourself rubbing elbows with Salman Rushdie, Tom Wolfe or Colum McCann.
Crawford Doyle also carries audio books, the Loeb Classical Library and literary journals. (My friends across the pond will appreciate knowing that the shop does well with the Slightly Foxed Quarterly). And if that's not enough, up on the shop's mezzanine, you will find The Compulsive Collector, a compilation of old and rare out-of-print books. In short, there's something for everyone.
|Ami Megiddo, The Compulsive Collector, has been dealing in books for some 30 years. His wares run anywhere from about $10 to $250. You can reach him at (212) 879-7443 and also find his inventory at abebooks.com.
|In addition, if you're looking for a gift, but are not necessarily in the market for something rare, you'd do well to consider Crawford Doyle's Book Club for One. You let the shop know of a friend's (or your) particular area of interest, and the shop will select and send the designated recipient one book on that subject each month. It's the gift that keeps on giving.
|Crawford Doyle's graceful logo was designed by renowned graphic designer, Louise Fili.
|Archivia Books
993 Lexington Avenue (between 71st and 72nd streets)
|It wouldn't be New York without the scaffolding.
|This elegantly appointed shop is a feast for the eyes. One's imagination can't help but take flight amidst all the beautifully illustrated books on art, architecture, gardens, travel, furniture, photography, fashion, textiles and jewelry.
Co-founder, Cynthia Conigliaro's aim is to provide visual inspiration to sophisticated art collectors and designers and it's safe to say that she has achieved this goal in spades. The selections are narrow but deep. If your interest is in jewelry, for instance, at Archivia you will not only find books on the history of jewelry design, but you will be transported to far flung locales with tomes on African gold and Indian filigree.
|Cynthia Conigliaro, one of Archivia's co-owners.
|It would be a mistake, however, to think that Archivia caters only to those in the visual arts. It is very mindful of the general interest reader too and as such, provides popular fiction and non-fiction works related to its areas of expertise. You will find novels, biographies, travel guides and even manuals on manners sprinkled amongst its design-oriented offerings. In short, Archivia enriches the visual experience by providing a social context. Oh yeah – and, as Archivia is very much a reflection of the interests of its founders, you will find a considerable collection of cookbooks too for Cynthia is also passionate about food.
|Archivia's stylish interior.
|A Philippe Starck ghost chair graces a corner.
|And when called upon, Cynthia will create a library for you. But whatever you do, do not – I repeat – do not make the mistake of going in there and asking for "books by the yard" to fill up shelf space in your newly decorated abode without so much as a thought about the titles you'd want to grace your shelves. For if you do this, Cynthia will throw you out as she has those foolish enough to do so in the past. And that kind of enthusiasm, my friends, is something you will never find at Amazon.
|A timely advice book from Archivia.
|A few of Archivia's tantalizing offerings.
|The Corner Bookstore
1313 Madison Avenue at 93rd Street
(212) 831-3554
|If Woody Allen and Nora Ephron would have put their heads together and conjured up a bookstore, this would be it. From both the inside and outside, this pretty-as-a-postcard shop looks like it belongs in a heart-warming romantic comedy and I mean that in the best possible way. Its charm is amplified by the fact that it occupies a former apothecary and has retained many of its original fixtures.
|The counter area with its wood paneling and multi-tiered drawers is original to the apothecary which formerly occupied the space.
|This vintage cash register is as beautiful as it is functional because believe or not, it is still used to ring up sales.
|The view from the back – notice the pressed tin ceiling.
|Chris Lenahan has been managing The Corner Bookstore for 24 years.
|The shop's longevity (34 years and counting!) is a testament to its popularity in Carnegie Hill. Offering a fine selection of fiction, non-fiction, art, architecture, biography, classics, travel and children's books, the shop also holds events like author readings and book signings. Its beautifully wrapped gift baskets make popular gifts for anyone from newborns to adults.
|A gift basket for a newborn.
|A comfortable, old-fashioned bench invites browsing.
|Hampton, so named because he was found abandoned in South Hampton 10 years ago, belongs to the shop. Here he is in the arms of Katherine Cox.
|Kitchen Arts & Letters
1435 Lexington Avenue (between 93rd and 94th streets)
(212) 876-5550
|Nach Waxman, the owner of Kitchen Arts & Letters, quickly dispelled any preconceived notions I might have had by telling me in no uncertain terms that the last thing his shop is, is a cookbook store. Carrying an impressive 13,000 titles or so in half a dozen languages, Kitchen Arts is the largest store of its kind in the United States, if not the world, catering to those who are "deeply interested in food and wine either as professionals or as ardent amateurs." In other words, the store's shelves are crammed with volumes on the restaurant industry, food science, agriculture, viticulture and so forth.
|A publishing industry veteran, Nach Waxman, set up shop almost 30 years ago in 1983.
|Food-themed postcards, greeting cards and wrapping paper are also on offer.
|Manager, Matt Sartwell, has been with Kitchen Arts & Letters for 21 years.
|And those with interests that lie more with the historical, cultural and literary aspects of food will not be disappointed. At Kitchen Arts, they will find tomes on the role of gastronomy in the plays of Molière, for instance, along with ancient Roman recipes accompanied by Roman food poetry. There are things like the second century BC, 8-volume, The Learned Banqueters by Athenaeus who had a lot to say about – you guessed it – dinner parties. The conversations, the food, the entertainment, the courtesans – the whole lot – is covered in this bi-lingual (English and classical Greek) culinary tour de force. Kitchen Arts also carries chef biographies, food-related travel guides, DVDs of Julia Child's programs and even things like the screenplay for Tampopo, the cult Japanese "Ramen western."
|The shop has an 1869 edition of Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management. With her enormously popular books and magazine articles on cooking, entertaining and housekeeping, Isabella Beeton predated Martha Stewart by more than 100 years. This edition can be yours for $295.
|Mrs. Beeton's mouth-watering color plates are works of art in and of themselves. For an excellent biography on this domestic goddess, check out The Short Life & Long Times of Mrs. Beeton by Kathryn Hughes (soon to be restocked by Kitchen Arts & Letters).
|But getting back to those cookbooks – those looking merely for recipes won't be left bereft as Kitchen Arts carries a wide range of those too. And even non-foodies like me will appreciate the offerings. (See Jelly Shot Test Kitchen: Jell-ing Classic Cocktails One Drink at a Time by Michelle Palm.)
1575 York Avenue (between 83rd and 84th streets)
(212) 517-7292
|Original artwork sold at Logos makes for a distinct window display and lets on that this bookshop also sells art.
|A biblical term and an ancient Greek word which essentially means "the word" or alternatively, "knowledge," Logos is an apropos name for this handsomely kitted bookshop-cum-art gallery, which aims to disseminate erudition.
How? Well, not only with its well-stocked range of fiction, history, mystery, cookery, philosophy and specialty of religious texts, but also with its reading clubs. The 13-year old "Kill Your TV" group, which meets on the first Wednesday of every month, is particularly popular.
|Harris Healy, the owner of Logos.
|There's also the multi-faith "Sacred Text" group and parents of young children may be delighted to know that every Monday at 11:00 AM, Lily Nass, a children's entertainer, gets tots to sing along with her "Princess Francesca" puppet. Participants partake in wine and refreshments at these gatherings (although not at Princess Francesca's of course) and in a 20% discount on most items in the store.
|The beautiful library-like shelves and fittings inspire perusal.
|Plush toys on offer at Logos.
|There's a small garden in the back.
|Greeting cards at Logos perfectly capture that New York state of mind.
|Some of the original artwork that is for sale.
|There's another type of get-together at Logos that deserves mention here and that is its art openings, for Logos is not just a bookstore (commendable as that may be), but an art gallery as well. Its walls and shelves are hung with reasonably-priced original oils and photographs by local artists, among them Sonia Grineva, Paul Morin and Peter Pereira. Prices range from a few hundred dollars to a couple of thousand dollars. Lower-priced prints of some of the works are also available.
|Prints of Sonia Grineva's work.
|Artist Peter G. Pereira with one of his digital hydrangea prints. The prints are $300 (signed) and can be rendered into virtually any size – even wall size – without losing clarity.
|The Book Cellar
1465 York Avenue (at 78th Street), (212) 288-5049
|Good books at "bargain basement" prices makes The Cellar the best book deal in town.
|And now we have come to one of the very best things about the Upper East Side. Period. The Book Cellar is located in the basement of the Webster Library branch of the New York Public Library. Entirely staffed by volunteers, this shop sells donated books for unbeatable prices. How does a couple of dollars sound? Well, that's the average price of a book at The Cellar and the merchandise isn't tatty either. All the books, from current to out-of-of print editions, are in good condition and some of them are brand new. As the shop is often called upon by estates – a few of them famous – to dispose of their books, the eagle-eyed browser might even spot a real treasure or two tucked amidst the offerings.
|The cat is a motif because the cellar is the "natural habitat" of cats.
|Dorothy Reiss, one of the indefatigable volunteers who help manage The Cellar. The shop was set up by volunteers nine years ago and continues to be run by them.
| The space is set up like a bookstore with clearly labeled shelves, making it easy to navigate. You'll find pretty much any genre there from biographies to fiction to politics, history, cookbooks, self-help and religion. There's a very large mystery section and there's also a comprehensive classics section which makes The Cellar a popular destination for high school and college kids who show up armed with reading lists. And actors preparing for an audition make a beeline for The Cellar too as it carries plays for … get this … $1.00. That's one whole dollar.
One dollar also happens to be the price of the CDs, DVDs and even VHS tapes that are on offer. But that's not all. The Cellar has a load of children's books as well, some of which can be bought for as little as 50 cents. Current best-sellers, on the other hand, like The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty and The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker will set you back a whopping $6.00. Just so you know, as of this writing, the latter, which was published only a month ago, retails at Amazon for $15.60. (At these prices, the fact that The Cellar only takes cash or checks, shouldn't present much of a hardship.)
|Some of the subjects stocked by The Cellar. Music aficionados will also appreciate the shop's collection of librettos.
|Original shelves and period lighting from the 1905 Webster Library are put to good use.
|Roger Casamassine, a volunteer at The Cellar.
|Audrey Feldman, another devoted volunteer.
|A pint-sized bench in the children's section of The Cellar.
|The Cellar carries The Notable Trials Library, a set of beautifully bound leather books about the most famous trials in history – great gifts for lawyers and law school grads alike.
|If these bargains don't make you feel warm and fuzzy, then the fact that you're contributing to a worthwhile cause (and thereby receiving a tax credit in the process) surely will. All proceeds go to the New York public branch libraries. The fact that The Cellar has been contributing about $100,000 per year shows just how popular a destination it is. And, they will not only take your books, but The Cellar will be happy to take your used shopping bags too as it is these which they provide to their customers. The Cellar, in other words, is a recycling center non-pareil and patronizing it is a win-win situation not just for the Upper East Side, but for New York City in general.
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New strategy for determining chondritic meteorite impact sizesUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
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HONOLULU — Scientists have developed a new tool for determining the projectile size and frequency of chondritic meteorites that have collided with the Earth. François Paquay, a Doctoral graduate student in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) used variations of osmium isotope composition in the marine sediment record to estimate size of these impactors, the results of which are published in the April 11th edition of the prestigious journal Science. When meteorites collide with the Earth, they carry with them a lower osmium isotope ratio (187Os/188Os) than the levels normally seen throughout the oceans. The vaporization of these chondritic impactors carries a pulse of this rare element into the Earth system, which mixes throughout the ocean quickly. Records of these impact induced changes in ocean chemistry are preserved in deep sea sediments. Paquay analyzed more than 130 samples from two sites, Ocean Drilling Program (ODP) site 1219 (located in the Equatorial Pacific), and ODP site 1090 (located off of the tip of South Africa) and measured the 187Os/188Os levels during the late Eocene period, a time during which large impacts are known to have occurred. "This very high temporal resolution record in the marine sediment, allowed us to construct a simple model of how the osmium isotopic composition of the ocean changes during and after an impact event," says Paquay. "This good fit between the model and the sediment data allowed us to justify making estimates of impact size based on that dip to low 187Os/188Os." Paquay and his collaborators expect that this new approach to estimating impact size will become an important complement to using iridium anomalies to recognize impact events and estimate projectile size.Paquay, along with advisor and co-author Gregory Ravizza, an Associate Professor in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at UHM, and collaborators Tarun Dalai from the Indian Institute of Technology, and Bernhard Peucker-Ehrenbrink from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, also used this simple model to make estimates of impact size based on that dip of the osmium isotope ratio at the Cretaceous-Tertiary (K-T) boundary. Even though this model works well for the much larger K-T impact, it would break down for any event much larger than that because the meteorite contribution of osmium to the ocean would overwhelm what was there to begin with. Using the assumption that all the osmium carried by these projectiles dissolved in seawater, they were able to use their model to estimate the sizes of the K-T impact to be 4 to 6 kilometers in diameter, and 3 kilometers diameter for the impact that occurred at the end of the Eocene. These estimates are quite close to independent estimates based on iridium data, but systematic discrepancy is observed due to modeling based uncertainties. "In most of the earlier work that was done people were trying to figure out what type of projectile was responsible for these impact events, because different meteorites have different osmium isotopic compositions", explains Ravizza. "But all the results always came in a bit too high, too radiogenic. That's because there's this osmium derived from the earth that's mixed into the signal. So our contribution is to think of the marine record in a totally different way, as this mixing process of osmium that's already dissolved in the ocean, with osmium that's vaporized from the meteorite."Although a number of simplifying assumptions have been made to make these size estimates, the researchers are excited about this approach because it offers a new tool. "We're hoping that these results will motivate work by modelers aimed at better understanding how osmium behaves in the cloud of vaporized meteorite and target rock ejected into the atmosphere immediately after an impact event," says Paquay. The potential for recognizing previously unknown impact is an equally important outcome of this research. Many impact events are recognized by craters left in the Earth's surface. But since two-thirds of the earth is covered by the oceans, finding alternate methods to determine that impacts have occurred and roughly give a first order estimate of their size is very desirable. "We knew there were two big impacts, and we give an interpretation of how the oceans behave during these big impacts," adds Paquay. "So now we can go look for other impact events, both large and small."This research was funded by the National Science Foundation.
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Herbert John Rich, age 84, of Cedar Rapids formerly of Crawfordsville died Saturday December 5, 2009 at St. LukeÂ's Hospital in Cedar Rapids following a lengthy illness with AlzheimerÂ's and a heart condition.
Celebration of life services will be held 11:00 am Friday December 11, 2009 at the United Church of Crawfordsville, with Pastor Nancy Oehler Love, Pastor John Albertson and Larry Fletcher officiating. Interment will be at Crawfordsville Cemetery with military honors conducted by Washington American Legion and Crawfordsville American Legion. General calling hours will be from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm Thursday at the Jones-Eden Funeral Home in Washington. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am to 11:00 am Friday at the church. Memorials may be directed to St. LukeÂ's Hospice. Online condolences may be sent for HerbÂ's family through the web at www.jonesfh.com.
Herb was born on July 9, 1925 in Crawfordsville, Iowa the son of Joseph W. Rich and Anna Graber. He graduated from Crawfordsville High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a Military Police in the Philippines. Following the military he returned to Crawfordsville where he farmed for most of his life. Herb was united in marriage to Marian Stephens on June 12, 1948 in Ainsworth, Iowa. Marian preceded him in death in 1993. Herb was united in marriage to Eleanor "Ellie" Bullene on January 1, 1994 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was a long time member of the United Church of Crawfordsville, and currently was attending Faith Lutheran Church of Marion. Herb was a member of the American Legion, Lions Club, and the Farm Bureau. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, gardening, and playing Bridge.
Herbert is survived by his wife, Ellie Rich of Cedar Rapids; children, John (Connie) Rich of Fairbury, Illinois; Millie (Bob) Rowe of McGregor; Maurine (Jon) Thieszen and of Lake City; Molly (Dwight) Alvine of Mount Pleasant; step children, Lori (Steve) Morini of Walford; Scott (Linda) Bullene of Cedar Rapids; nine grandchildren; four step grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one step great grandchild; and one sister, Ruth (Gene) Eash of Wellman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Marian in 1993; granddaughter, Josie in 2009; brother, Walter Rich; and sisters, Beulah Witmer and Edna Swartzendruber.


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After her father (Adolfo Celi) is exiled to an island off the coast of Italy for his anti-Mussolini politics, Libera (Claudia Cardinale) is increasingly incensed by the fascist government of Italy and makes a number of bold and very personal gestures against it.
At first, these only result in her husband's losing his jobs, but they are finally exiled to the same island that her father was sent to. There she develops a passion for Sandro (Bekim Fehmiu), another internee, but is restrained from having an affair by her strong sense of values.
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SILVERLAKE, California (AP) — Neil Young will perform at a benefit for the Silverlake Conservatory of Music that Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea and Anthony Kiedis will host.
The organization announced Friday that the event will take place Oct. 30 in Silverlake, California. Red Hot Chili Peppers will also perform.
Flea founded the Silverlake Conservatory of Music in 2001. It facilitates music education and offers music lessons and scholarships.
The RHCP bassist says in a statement that he's "grateful" for all the help given to the organization. He adds that Young performing at the event "is the greatest blessing."
A silent auction will take place and will feature donations from Marc Jacobs, Tony Hawk, Pearl Jam, Gucci and others, and artwork donated by the likes of Gus Van Sant, Shepard Fairey and Justin Bua.


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CAIRO, July 7 (UPI) -- The nomination of Nobel Prize laureate Mohamed ElBaradei to be Egypt's next prime minister has been put on hold, an official said.
"There are still consultations on who will be Egypt's prime minister," Ahmed el-Moslimany, the newly appointed media adviser to interim President Adly Mansour told reporters Saturday, hours after the Middle East News Agency, MENA, reported ElBaradei had been selected as the country's interim prime minister.
Moslimany said Mansour was meeting with a number of potential candidates, including ElBaradei, Ahram Online reported.
Demonstrations by opponents and supporters of ousted president Mohamed Morsi were planned in different parts of the country Sunday, Ahram Online said.
In an effort to address escalating violence that has claimed the lives of at least 37 people since Friday, Mansour met with army chief and Defense Minister General Abdel Fattah el-Sissi and Interior Minister Mohammed Ibrahim at the presidential palace, Asharq al-Awsat reported.
Israel Radio quoted sources saying the Egyptian army was preparing to conduct a large scale operation in northern Sinai against Jihadist elements operating there. The Egyptian army has destroyed more than 40 tunnels on its border with Gaza to prevent the infiltration of terrorists into the Sinai, the radio report said. The natural gas pipeline that transfers gas to Jordan was blown up Saturday.
Also Saturday, a Coptic priest was shot dead by assailants in the town of el-Arish in northern Sinai, Daily News Egypt reported. The shooting was one of a number of attacks believed to have been carried out by Islamist extremists and followed the fatal shootings of five police officers Friday, Independent Catholic News reported.
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Annees Folles is a sheer cool lavendar shimmer with a high gloss finish.
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Timanfaya Satin Lip Pencil is a bright statement orange with a glowing finish:
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I really loved the new Na Pali Coast Multiple. Although it's easy to overlook this one among the variety of winning products from Nars this year, you really shouldn't. Na Pali Coast has a gorgeous sheen and just a touch of red, which looks amazing and sun-kissed when applied.
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Overall, these are all excellent quality. If these colors are something that appeal, you really should check them out. Our favorites are the Na Pali Coast Multiple and Bimini Larger Than Life Lip Gloss–both are beautiful, brightening and elegant colors for Spring.
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The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland∞ is justly proud of its Programme of Events, which contribute to the realisation of the main field of activity that relates to the Society: research. The Society also organises conferences, workshops and symposia, and has an active publications∞ programme. The Lectures Series is open both to fellows and non-fellows of the Society.
All lecture meetings start at 6.00pm in Edinburgh and at 7.30pm in Aberdeen. The Anniversary Meeting (AGM) starts at 4.30pm. The venue for the Edinburgh events is the Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2PQ unless otherwise notified.
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As the 15th annual Southern Peanut Growers Conference got underway last week, Randy Griggs, executive director of the Alabama Peanut Producers Association, offered a bit of insight into what has become one of the most successful conferences in the peanut industry.
"This is now the biggest peanut meeting in the industry," Griggs said. "We had close to 600 registered this year."
He cites four main reasons for the growth of the meeting that began with about 250 farmers and industry representatives. "Timing is a key," he said. In mid-July, most peanut farmers can get away for a few days. The crop is planted, and they see a short break before they begin preparing for harvest season.
"It's also a family-oriented conference," he added. The Panama City Beach location offers a lot of attractions and activities.
"We've also been fortunate to have tremendous industry support. Sponsors have been generous and that allows us to keep registration costs at a minimum."
Griggs said the conference program also offers discussions on issues that growers do not typically get from production meetings. "We don't try to rehash what goes on at production meetings," he said. "We try to address issues that are on growers' minds. For instance, this year's theme is sustainability. We understand that farmers are the best stewards of the land." This year's program, he said, offered some new avenues to help farmers become even more efficient and environmentally sound.
"Sessions on alternative energy and genomics, for instance, get farmers thinking about new ideas."
Griggs said the peanut industry faces some significant challenges in the near future but also some opportunities. "We have to maintain market growth." A large peanut crop last year flooded markets and left a large carryover that depresses prices. "We need consistency. Peanut acreage is market-driven; that's a fact of life on the farm. They have to deal with it. But we need to grow the market to stabilize supply. Farmers will grow what will make the most money."
Increasing production costs also poses a challenge to profitability. "That continues to be a huge issue. Input cost increases are not slowing down, so farmers must become more efficient, more cost-conscious."
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The good news is that recent advances in peanut breeding offer more yield potential. Griggs said two-ton-per acre peanuts is not uncommon and has become a production benchmark. "The last five to six years, per acre production averages have gone up."
Innovative ideas in peanut breeding have been behind much of that increase, he added. "The public breeding program for peanuts is as strong as it has ever been. New varieties are a critical part of production increases."
A genome study, funded by the peanut industry, promises to take production and production efficiency even further. Griggs said the industry has invested some $7 million in genome research. "It's important that we keep that in the public domain so that everyone has access to it without high tech fees."
He doesn't anticipate herbicide tolerant or insect resistant peanuts developed through genetic modifications—at least not anytime soon. He also believes GMO work might take a different route with peanuts than it has in other crops, seeking to find more health-related traits.
Griggs said the current peanut crop is characterized by some weather problems with both too much and not enough water. Some peanut farms in the Southeast have "either drowned out or have had spraying delayed," because of heavy and frequent rainfall. "Fields that drain well have done well."
The Southwest remains under a long drought cycle but some areas received rain in recent weeks.
A combination of unfavorable weather and limited contract prices last spring reduced peanut acreage across the peanut belt.
According to the June 28 National Agricultural Statistics Service report, peanut planted acreage this year is just under 1.1 million acres, down from just above 1.6 million last year. Georgia growers reduced peanut acreage by more than 200,000. Alabama planted 90,000 fewer acres; Texas cut acreage almost by half, 50,000 acres, down from 150,000 in 2012. Florida also took a hit, from 210,000 to 150,000 acres. Oklahoma dropped from 24,000 to 18,000 acres; South Carolina dropped from 110,000 to 85,000 and Virginia growers cut acreage to 14,000, down from 20,000 last year. Mississippi is at 24,000, off from 52,000 in 2013; New Mexico is down to 6,000 acres, off from 10,000 a year ago; and North Carolina dropped from 107,000 to 80,000 acres.
"Some Southeast farmers had to delay wheat harvest and instead of planting peanuts late switched to other crops," Griggs said.
"Also, the price for corn and cotton resulted in some shift away from peanuts."
Hopes are that reduced carryover following the 2013 crops will stimulate price; markets will rebound and expand; and that continued research into peanut breeding, production efficiency and other areas will allow peanuts to provide a consistent, profitably crop for southern growers.
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The more you play Memoir '44 Online against live opponents (but not Johnny the Computer AI!), the more experience you will gain. Eventually, you will begin to move up the ranks in your career as an army Officer.
Initially, you start the game as a Cadet. To be promoted to Second Lieutenant, you will need to score at least 3 victories against other human opponents.
Moving further up the ranks will progressively become more challenging, reflecting the skills you will have developed. Exactly what is required to move beyond Second Lieutenant is still Classified, and has only been discovered by a few, but Intelligence reports are beginning to come in, offering tantalizing hints of what it may take to advance one's career.
By default, you receive a US Army Officer Insignia and Title, but you may choose to switch this to a diferent nationality: British, Russian, French, German, Japanese or Italian. The Insignia and Title will appear next to your name, and reflect your choice of nationality. The following table gives you the correspondence between the different nationalities.
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like a blue-arsed fly
like a blue-arsed fly
in an extremely hectic or frantic way - British vulgar slang
The blue-arsed fly referred to is a bluebottle, well known for its frenetic buzzing about.
1998 - Rebecca Ray - A Certain Age - I'm not going to run around like a blue-arsed fly pandering to you and your bloody room, alright?
die like flies = drop like flies
die or collapse in large numbers
drink with the flies
drink alone - Australian & New Zealand informal
1963 - D. Whitington - Mile Pegs - 'Have a drink?' the larrikin invited. 'Or do you prefer drinking with the flies?'
fly the coop
make your escape – informal
1991 - Julia Phillips - You'll Never Eat Lunch In This Town Again - Has David left? Nah, he would want to make sure I'm really ensconced or I might fly the coop.
fly the flag
(of a ship) be registered to a particular country and sail under its flag.
represent or demonstrate support for your country, political party or organization especially when you are abroad.
The forms show the flag, carry the flag and wave the flag are also found.
1996 – Hello! - She flew the flag for British tennis in the
fly high
be very successful
The noun high-flyer (or high-flier) meaning a "successful and ambitious person" developed from this phrase in the mid 17th century.
a fly in amber
a curious relic of the past preserved into the present
The image is of the fossilized bodies of insects which are often found preserved in amber.
fly in the face of
be openly at variance with what is usual or expected.
a fly in the ointment
a minor irritation or other factor that spoils the success or enjoyment of something
This expression alludes to Ecclesiastes 10 : 1 : Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour.
1998 - Times - Before you conclude that I have become a raging Europhile, let me say that there is a fly in the ointment.
fly a kite
try something out to test opinion – informal
A historical sense of this phrase was raise money by an accommodation bill meaning to raise money on credit and this sense of testing public opinion of your credit worthiness gave rise to the current figurative sense. The US phrase go fly a kite means go away.
fly the nest
(of a young person) leave their parent's home to set up home elsewhere – informal
The image here is of a young bird's departure from its nest on becoming able to fly.
fly off the handle
lose your temper suddenly and unexpectedly – informal
This expression uses the image of a loose head of an axe flying off its handle while the axe is being swung.
a fly on the wall
an unnoticed observer of a particular situation
This expression is often used as an adjective as in a fly-on-the-wall documentary where it refers to a film making technique in which events are merely observed and presented realistically with minimum interference, rather than acted out under direction.
a fly on the wheel
a person who overestimates their own influence
This phrase stems from Aesop's fable of a fly sitting on the axletree of a moving chariot and saying - See what a dust I raise.
on the fly
while in motion
while busy or active
(of an addition or modification in computing) carried out during the running of a program without interrupting the run
there are no flies on him
the person mentioned is very quick and astute
Early instances of this expression suggest that it originated with reference to cattle who were so active that no flies settled on them. The phrase was noted in the mid 19th century as being very common in Australia as a general expression of approbation. In the USA it could also be used to convey that the person in question was of superior breeding or behaved honestly.
would not hurt a fly = would not hurt harm a fly
used to emphasize how inoffensive and harmless a person or animal is
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Nob Hill-Russian Hill is an area in the northeastern part of San Francisco, made up of the two adjoining neighborhoods. Nob Hill is an affluent neighborhood dating back to the gold rush, today renowned for its lavish hotels, charming shops and restaurants, views of the city, and the cable car lines which pass through the neighborhood. Just to the north is Russian Hill, a quieter residential area most well known for its pleasant walks and the crooked section of Lombard Street. The district is bounded roughly by Van Ness Avenue to the west, Bay Street to the north, Sutter Street to the south, and Powell Street and Columbus Avenue to the east. Download and print the Nob Hill and Russian Hill walking guide. to help you explore this area.
Nob Hill
Nob Hill is one of the city's most affluent neighborhoods. The advent of the Cable Car made this hilltop accessible, and the city's early railroad and Gold Rush millionaires rushed to settle here, far away from the unruliness of the Waterfront and Barbary Coast. In fact the hill derived its name from a slang term used to describe men of wealth and prominence -'Nabobs'. Today, it is most renowned for its famous hotels and for city landmarks such as the impressive Grace Cathedral. At its peak is Huntington Park, with the Roman "Fountain of Tortoises" located at its center. The area was almost completely destroyed in the 1906 Earthquake and Fire, but ensuring its survival were a host of luxury hotels that were built over their charred ruins. Given its lofty elevation, the hill has great select views over the city and bay.
Russian Hill
Russian Hill is a hilly residential neighborhood located west of North Beach (and Telegraph Hill) and north of Nob Hill. These three hills have largely given San Francisco its "hilly" charm. The boundaries of Russian Hill are generally considered to be Van Ness Avenue on the west, Pacific Avenue on the south, Columbus Avenue on the east (northeast), and Bay Street on the north. In spite of the hilly terrain, the streets of Russian Hill are laid out mainly in a grid pattern, resulting in some of the steepest grades in the city, e.g., Filbert between Jones and Leavenworth. Because of the steepness of the hill, several streets, e.g., portions of Vallejo, Green, Greenwich and Larkin are blocked to motor vehicles and replaced by staircases. There are also beautifully landscaped pedestrian-only lanes such as Macondray Lane and Fallon Place. The most touristy block in Russian Hill is the winding Lombard Street, between Hyde and Leavenworth, with eight switchbacks, beautiful landscaping, and an arresting view of Telegraph Hill, Alcatraz Island and the East Bay. The hill's name goes back to the Gold Rush-era when settlers discovered a small cemetery at the top of the hill which contained Russian colonists who had created a settlement here during the 18th century. The cemetery was removed, but the hill's name remains to this day. There is no significant Russian presence here as the city's Russian community is located primarily in the Richmond District.
Get in
By car
Driving into this district is not recommended due to the steep hills, narrow and dead-end streets, lack of parking, and sometimes confusing traffic diversions. Avoid any street that is also a cable car line (Hyde between Washington and Fisherman's Wharf, Mason between Columbus and Washington, and Jackson/Washington between Powell and Hyde), as the cable cars stop at every intersection, and they usually stop in the intersection.
If you must drive in, the best streets to take are Van Ness Avenue (running north-south along the western edge of the district), Columbus Avenue (running northwest-southeast through the northeastern corner of the area) and the east-west Broadway Street, which becomes a tunnel between Powell and Larkin Streets. When parking in this hilly district, remember to always apply that parking brake and turn your wheels so that the tires are against the curb.
By cable car
All three Cable Car lines cross at Powell and California. The Powell-Hyde and Powell-Mason cable car lines run between Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf. The Powell-Hyde line runs on Powell Street, Jackson/Washington Streets, and Hyde Street, running up and down Nob and Russian Hills and stopping at the top of the crooked section of Lombard Street. The Powell-Mason line runs on Powell and Mason Streets on the east edge of the district. The California cable car line runs east-west on California Street between Market Street in the Financial District and Van Ness Avenue.
By bus
MUNI [40] bus routes #1-California, #10-Townsend, #12-Folsom/Pacific, #19-Polk, #27-Bryant, #30-Stockton, #45-Union/Stockton, #47-Van Ness and #49-Van Ness/Mission pass through the district. The #1, #10, #12 and #45 run east-west through the district, the #19, #47 and #49 runs along the western edge of the district, the #30 runs on Columbus through the northeastern corner of the district, while #27 crosses across the southwestern part of the district.
Get around
This district is small enough for walking, but being very hilly, it can be somewhat strenuous.
There are many great options in these two neighborhoods -- lots of smallish, cozy eateries. Frequently the nicer restaurants require reservations.
There are many cafes in Nob Hill which provide internet service.


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Between Kellan's Post and my own exploration in native app sniffing (which I'll talk more about in an upcoming post), I found myself using Pinterest quite a bit. And as I found stuff I wanted to pin, I kept right-clicking on images and expecting a "Pin it!" button to pop up. Which it never did. So, instead of complaining (or even looking too hard, what's the fun in that?), I wrote it.
Try it out
Here's my extension: Pin it!. It's really really simple. All it does is add an action to the context menu for images you find on the internet. Once you hit it, it pops up Pinterest's awesome bookmarklet adding screen so you can pick what board to put it on and off you go.
Make your own
I've put the code up on github. Please go hack it. Or better yet, make your own Chrome extension that scratches your own itch. The only way we can own the future is to create it ourselves.
(No, seriously, go make your own, the code that isn't boilerplate in this project is about 10 lines long…. check it out)


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David Smit is a concept artist with a ton of experience working in video games, from stints with studios like Guerilla Games (Killzone 2) and Crytek (Project: Ryse).
He's now a freelancer, who in addition to his video game work has also provided art for clients like Adidas and Playboy.
If you like what you see here, you should check out a lot more of his stuff on David's personal page.
To see the larger pics in all their glory (or, if they're big enough, so you can save them as wallpaper), right-click on them below and select "open in new tab".
Fine Art is a celebration of the work of video game artists, showcasing the best of both their professional and personal portfolios. If you're in the business and have some concept, environment or character art you'd like to share, drop us a line!


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It all depends on prices and the unpredictable European corn borer.
Market uncertainty about genetically modified crops, low commodity prices and two years of extremely low European corn borer (ECB) pressure in the Midwest are causing farmers to rethink the $6 to $10/acre extra they pay for ECB-resistant Bt corn hybrids.
Take, for example, Ned Althaus of Bluffton, OH. He plans to cut his Bt corn plantings in half from 40% of his corn acreage in 1999 to less than 20% this spring. "Even though the Bt corn was our best-yielding crop, we're scared about being able to market it," Althaus says.
Last year about one-third of U.S. corn acreage was planted to Bt corn hybrids. Despite grower satisfaction with Bt corn performance, market conditions make it unlikely that the number of Bt acres will grow this year. As of mid-January, seed companies hadn't seen evidence of a big drop in Bt corn sales. Pioneer reports that invoicing of Bt hybrids is slightly below that of last year at this time, but is within 2% of last year's final sales. Novartis Seeds reports that the percentage of Bt corn orders this year is about the same as that of a year ago. However, because no one knows how much Bt corn and conventional corn was double-booked by farmers, the final tally won't be known until the seed is in the ground.
Low ECB levels Another factor cooling interest in Bt corn is two years of low ECB pressure across much of the Corn Belt. "Most producers realize that the densities of European corn borers have been quite low during the past two years, resulting in very little return on their investment in Bt corn," says Kevin Steffey, entomologist with University of Illinois extension. "Because we can't predict corn borer populations in advance, it's a game of odds for each individual grower. In areas where corn borers cause economic damage six or more times in a 10-year period, Bt corn may well pay worthwhile dividends in yield protection. However, in areas where economic infestations are less frequent, a grower would be wiser to scout and treat with an insecticide only when necessary."
ECB populations are next to impossible to predict from one year to the next. A few states report a general pattern of ECB populations building to a peak over several years and then trailing off over another several years before building again.
Figure your break-even return A 1998 Iowa Crop Survey of 800 Iowa farmers showed no economic advantage or disadvantage to planting Bt corn in 1998, a year of historically low ECB infestation in Iowa. Although the average yield for Bt corn was 160.4 bu./acre compared with 147.7 bu./acre for non-Bt corn, higher costs for Bt corn kept its return similar to that for conventional corn, says Mike Duffy, ag economist with the Leopold Center at Iowa State University.
In a six-state survey of farmers growing Bt corn in 1998, 49% said the economic return of Bt corn was better than that of similar non-Bt corn hybrids. Twenty-six percent said returns were similar between Bt and non-Bt hybrids, and 16% said returns were worse with Bt hybrids. The remaining 10% of the farmers surveyed said they did not know how the economic returns compared. Land grant universities conducted the survey in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Kansas and Pennsylvania. Only 7% of the growers in this study said Bt corn yielded less than similar non-Bt hybrids.
Jack Bernens, Novartis Seeds, contends, "Even with the low prices and low corn borer pressure experienced in '98 and '99, the average yield benefit of about 4% for Bt corn indicates farmers are still breaking even with this technology. When European corn borer populations cycle up again like they did in '96 and '97, farmers will reap significant returns." He notes that Novartis's Bt hybrids have yielded on average 8.1 bu./acre more than non-Bt isoline hybrids across all infestation levels in 6,133 trials conducted over the last five years.
In the last three years, Pioneer has seen an 8.7% yield advantage for YieldGard Bt hybrids compared with genetic isolines with pressure of 1 ECB cavity/plant. In 47,964 on-farm side-by-side comparisons in 1999, Pioneer YieldGard Bt hybrids yielded on average 7.5 bu./acre more than competitor non-Bt hybrids, the company reports.
Those advantages are less in low ECB infestation years and greater in high ECB infestation years. The Pioneer research trials show a 4-bu./acre yield advantage under low ECB infestation levels, a 13-bu./acre yield advantage under medium infestation levels and a 29-bu./acre yield advantage under high infestation levels. Similarly, five years of Novartis trials show a 5.2-bu./acre yield advantage for Bt corn under low infestation levels, an 8.8-bu./acre yield advantage under medium infestation and a 13.2-bu./acre yield advantage under high ECB infestation.
With a 4-bu./acre yield advantage and a $1.80/bu. corn price, growers could pay up to $7.20/acre extra for Bt seed and still break even. Bernens estimates that, after discounts, most growers will pay about $6/acre more for Bt seed than conventional seed this year.
Some growers won't pay anything extra. A few seed companies will waive or rebate the technology fee for Bt corn if orders were placed by a certain date or if a certain herbicide was used. "Our tech fee is $24/unit, but we have a marketing program in place that fully refunds the technology fee if the farmer treats StarLink hybrids with Liberty herbicide," says Keith Newhouse, market manager of biotechnology for Aventis Crop Science. To qualify, growers must purchase at least 30 units and apply 24 oz./acre of Liberty. Aventis has licensed its StarLink Bt event to a number of seed companies including Garst, Croplan and Curry. Growers need to be aware that the StarLink Bt event is not approved in Europe and is only approved in the U.S. for feed and non-food industrial purposes.
Indirect benefits of Bt In addition to controlling ECB and southwestern corn borer, many of the Bt events offer suppression of secondary pests. According to Pioneer, hybrids with the YieldGard gene also offer high resistance to southern cornstalk borer, resistance to common stalk borer, intermediate resistance to corn earworm and strong resistance to fall armyworm. Aventis's StarLink event is the only Bt event to claim black cutworm suppression.
Bt corn also is helping farmers reduce their insecticide use. According to the annual six-state farm survey mentioned earlier, 26% of those farmers planting Bt corn had reduced their insecticide use in 1998. This was up from 13% in 1996. These numbers are significant because the majority of farmers don't treat ECB with insecticides.
Other studies show that Bt corn has the distinct health benefit of discouraging the buildup of mycotoxins - the potentially dangerous human and animal toxins produced by fungi that cause plant disease.
"How do we put a value on the environmental impact of Bt?" asks John Foster, professor of entomology with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. "How do we put a dollar value on no worker exposure to pesticides, no pesticide training meetings, no groundwater contamination, less pesticides applied, no killing of beneficial insects? It may not be measured in the grain bin, but, in my opinion, it's real important to society."
Biotech 101 Consumer groups and environmentalists abroad have surprised the companies involved with developing Bt seed products with their strong opposition to genetically modified crops. "We expected environmental groups would embrace Bt technologies because they reduce the use of pesticides in crops and provide better environmental solutions," says Bernens. "In fact, they didn't embrace them and now we have to defend this technology to consumers. We want consumers to know the benefits that biotechnology brings to them and the environment."
To kick off January as National Biotechnology Month, Novartis developed a CD-ROM presentation, called A Short Course on Biotechnology, that dealers, farmers and other agriculturists can present to local civic groups. The presentation describes biotechnology and the regulatory process in easy-to-understand terms and then goes on to communicate "why biotech products are safe, why they're better, and why they offer so much promise for our future."
If you'd like a copy of the CD and promotional kit, call the National Biotechnology Month Service Center toll free at 888/989-4246. The presentation does not include any company name or reference and can be used by anyone in the ag industry.
Understanding the need to provide meaningful and relevant information to the public, the major seed companies are working together to develop a biotechnology education program for consumers.


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Lee Farm adds IT tenants
Pair of IT firms announce moves to Danbury
DANBURY -- The officials at Lee Farm Corporate Park continue to add new tenants to the building's roster with two new companies announced Tuesday.
The announcement of Sigmund Software, which is leasing about 10,000 square feet, and Concentrix, a global service and technology provider that will be taking about 2,700 square feet, brings the building to more than 86 percent occupancy.
The leases come on the heels of more than 23,000 square feet of leases announced last month to several companies including Lenovo, a China-based personal computer company that is establishing its first office in the Northeast.
"Sigmund Software is pleased to be joining the family of successful enterprises at Lee Farm," Harry Manesis, chief operating officer, Sigmund Software, said in a statement released Tuesday.
The company is moving its offices to Danbury from its former location in Brewster, N.Y.
As the exclusive leasing agent for the building, Cushman and Wakefield's Meredith Siburn has attracted more than 57,000 square feet of new leases to the building within the past 14 months increasing the occupying rate by more than 23 percent.
Since taking over the building, the new owners have undertaken extensive renovations of the structure's common areas while actively seeking new tenants.
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Happy Birthday, Facebook!
In less than 10 years, Facebook went public, was mythologized by Aaron Sorkin and hit one billion users. On the company's 9th birthday, Spencer Ante discusses what's next for Facebook. Photo: Getty Images.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
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Wing Commander John Buchanan, from Southsea, was one of Portsmouth's most highly decorated senior officers of the Second World War. Born in 1918 and a former pupil of Portsmouth Grammar School, Buchanan was commissioned into the Royal Air Force as a Pilot Officer in May 1937.
Flying Wellington Bombers with 37 Squadron at the start of the war, he few on operations over Belgium and France in 1940. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on 30 July 1940 for gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations. In January 1944 he was also awarded a Croix de Guerre by the Belgian Government, for operations in 1940. Later in 1940 he was posted to 14 Squadron in the Sudan, who were flying Blenheims. With 14 Squadron he also served in Egypt and Iraq.
Then after transferring to the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean, he flew Beaufighters in the anti-shipping role. In 1943 he was awarded a Distinguished Service Order. This officer has participated in a very large number of sorties, involving bombing attacks against many countries occupied by the enemy. He arrived in Malta in November, 1942, and, within the next 14 days, led his squadron in 6 bombing attacks on enemy shipping. During these operations, Wing Commander Buchanan destroyed 6 enemy aircraft in combat. He is a magnificent leader whose great skill and fine fighting qualities have been of incalculable value.
By 1944 he was the Commanding Officer of 227 Squadron. He was only 24. On 16 February 1944 he was shot down off the coast of Greece while leading a section of four Beaufighters against a dredger sixty miles south of Athens. Buchanan and his Navigator managed to get into a Dinghy dropped by another aircraft, but although Buchanan seemed unharmed, he went quiet and died.
Wing Commander Buchanan is buried in El Alamein War Cemetery in Egypt. He is also remembered on the Portsmouth Grammar School Memorial.