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'Now my baby has gotten justice': Grieving father reacts to arrests in Jazmine Barnes slaying
Christopher Cevilla fought back tears Sunday as the news washed over him: An arrest had been made. A 20-year-old man was behind bars, and authorities were one step closer in the twisting path to bring his daughter's killer to justice.
Eric Black Jr. allegedly confessed to his role as the getaway driver and has been charged with capital murder in the drive-by shooting of 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes, a crime that captivated the nation and drew tens of thousands of dollars in donations. He told police the shooting near the northeast Houston Walmart was a mistake, that the Barnes family was not the intended target. They soon learned they shot the wrong car on the news.
"Now my baby has gotten justice," Cevilla said outside the Harris County Jail. "Now we can properly put her to rest without having to put her to rest and we're still on a manhunt looking for a suspect."
The grieving father was at ease and at times laughing with pastors in a Harris County Sheriff's Office hallway before those emotions were reduced to tears after law enforcement detailed their steps in tracking down one of the men suspected in his daughter's Dec. 30 death.
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez attributed the arrest to one tip in a sea of a 1,000-plus that followed a week of chasing down the wrong lead. Detectives spent six days working off an evolving description of a white man behind the wheel of a red pick-up truck as described by witnesses, even as the case threatened to inflame racial tensions with the looming specter of a hate crime.
Ultimately, a tip passed from civil-rights activist Shaun King to Gonzalez's inbox during the middle of the week led investigators to Black's Instagram account. The tip indicated that Black was driving the car with another man as a passenger.
The suspects did not resemble the sickly thin man with blue eyes and hints of stubble depicted in a sketch composite compiled with the help of Jazmine's sister. Both of the suspects were black.
"It didn't quite gel at the time," Gonzalez said of the tip, adding that his investigators continued looking for the man in the sketch.
The investigation came to a head Saturday afternoon when authorities obtained new information to swoop in for the first arrest. Deputies pulled Black over in a rental vehicle at Woodforest and Beltway 8 for failing to use a turn signal.
It wasn't until after investigators began grilling Black that he allegedly admitted to being involved in the shooting and revealed that the family was not the intended target. Police did not reveal the actual target.
Handcuffed and wearing an orange jail jumpsuit, Black sat quietly in court just before dawn Sunday when a hearing officer remanded him without bail for his first known arrest in Harris County.
During the court appearance, prosecutors partially identified Larry Woodruffe as the second suspect and the man who pulled the trigger during the drive-by assault. He has not been charged in connection with the shooting as of Sunday night.
"Our work is not finished," Gonzalez said in a statement beforehand, "but I believe the people of Harris County can take comfort in knowing we have made great progress."
Woodruffe, who has a lengthy rap sheet in Harris County, was allegedly a passenger in his car when he and Black spotted a vehicle they thought they recognized, prosecutors cited Black as telling authorities. He allegedly opened fire out the window as the pair drove by.
The two men returned the rental car and picked up a different one - a gray Kia that Black was driving when deputies arrested him Saturday. After his confession, Black identified the alleged shooter from a booking photo and told investigators that the murder weapon — a 9 mm pistol — was at his house.
Gonzalez declined to discuss Black and Woodruffe's respective roles in the shooting during a press conference Sunday afternoon since charges have not yet been filed against the second suspect in the case.
Woodruffe appeared in court Sunday morning on drug charges and was ordered held on a $100,000 bond.
Neither the suspects nor the vehicle resembled those police had been searching for during the week.
The suspects were in a rental car, not the red four-door pickup truck initially described by police and as seen in surveillance footage near the Walmart before the shooting. Gonzalez said he believes the witnesses were sincere and if anything, the girls may have been describing the truck driver they saw at a traffic light.
"We do not believe in any way that the family, as we've said from the beginning, that they've been involved in anything nefarious," Gonzalez said. "It's just went down very quickly. The gunfire erupted. We're talking about small children. They witnessed something very traumatic. It's likely the last thing they did see was indeed that truck and the driver in that truck."
The driver of the pickup truck was likely a witness in the shooting who authorities would still like to come forward to "shed light" on what happened.
Jazmine's mother, LaPorsha Washington, declined to comment about the arrest when reached at her home Sunday morning while preparing a birthday party for another of her daughters.
She was still wearing a sling from where she was shot in the arm during last week's pre-dawn shooting. Washington, 30, was taking her four daughters to the shopping area around 6:50 a.m. when a gunman opened fire and riddled her car with bullets.
She tried driving to a hospital but was forced to stop due to a shot-out tire. She called 911 when she realized her daughter, Jazmine, had a gunshot wound to the head and stopped breathing.
Lt. Christopher Sandoval recounted the hurt he and fellow first responders felt as her lifeless body was pulled from the car. He has spent most every waking moment since then working the case.
"When all this broke on the very first day, it became very apparent to us that this would be one of those cases that we would have to have all hands all deck," Sandoval said.
He said six homicide investigators and more from other divisions were tasked with finding Jazmine's killer. The investigation required the most man power and hours that he can recall in the two years serving as a commander on the homicide unit.
"This is the first time I've seen such an investigation of this scale where everyone is involved," Sandoval said.
Because the victim was under 10, the state can ask for a charge of capital murder. Black can be held just as culpable as the actual gunman under a controversial Texas law that holds accomplices equally responsible for slayings.
Black is slated to return to court Monday before a judge in the 176th District Court.
During the week, Gonzalez was careful not to pin a motive to the case, even as activists and family members feared the shooting to be racially motivated. The sheriff dismissed the possibility of a hate crime during the press conference.
U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Houston, said at the press conference that she did not believe it irresponsible to suggest the child's death may have been the result of a hate crime.
"Nothing is irresponsible when it comes to the lost of a precious 7-year-old. As many in the community did, they expressed that it seemed to have the criteria of that," she said, applauding Houston's patience in awaiting arrests.
King pushed a reward up to $100,000 for identification of the killer as the manhunt intensified. The money will be used to establish a foundation in Jazmine Barnes' memory, family attorney Lee Merritt said. A funeral for Jazmine is scheduled for noon Tuesday at the Community of Faith Church.
Gonzalez said that he was not aware of anyone being eligible for a $5,000 reward established through Crime Stoppers of Houston.
Mayor Sylvester Turner thanked law enforcement for their work on the case.
"The authorities worked around the clock to find the individual who is allegedly responsible for the heinous and unspeakable act of violence against an innocent child," Turner said in a statement early Sunday. "This should serve as a warning to all violent offenders who prey on our community: The color of your skin, how much money you make — these things don't matter when law enforcement will find you, eventually."
Maggie Gordon contributed to this report.


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Examining the design and impact of adaptively faded worked examples on high school students' mathematics problem solving skills
Flores, Raymond A.
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Despite extensive research and national reform efforts, studies have found that many students continue to struggle with problem solving and that mathematics educators continue to experience difficulties teaching students important problem solving skills. In order to improve student word problem solving abilities, an adaptive problem solving tutorial was designed and developed by combining research based instructional guidelines proposed by Cognitive Load Theory (CLT), the Four-Component Instructional Design (4C/ID) model, mathematics problem solving education, and intelligent tutoring systems (ITS) methods. The developed tutorial individualized mathematics instruction by adapting the design of worked examples based on student proficiency on key problem solving skills which research has identified as crucial for solving mathematics word problems. This study was conducted at a small rural independent school district in the southwestern area of the United States. Participants included 35 K-12 students who were enrolled in high school mathematics courses. Using a combination of quantitative and qualitative data analysis two main research questions were investigated. The first sought to examine student' and teacher' perceptions of the problem solving tutorial; and the second examined learning outcome differences between an adaptively faded and a non-adaptive worked example tutorial design. Results indicated that overall students were pleased with tutorial in terms of ease of learning, tutorial quality, engagement, overall rating, visual design, content presentation, feedback, and adaptivity. However, while students with lower pretest scores liked the step-by-step structure/guidance provided to them, those with higher pretest scores did not. Teachers felt that the tutorial could be very effective for students who have difficulty with coming up with a plan to solve algebra word problems. In addition, teachers liked that instruction was individualized based on student proficiency levels and that the tutorial required students to check their answers and procedures. In regard to student learning outcomes, no significant differences in perceived cognitive load and student achievement were found when comparing the two tutorial designs. However, a significant difference was found with tutorial completion time.

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Unless you are trying to get a level to qualify for a contract that specifies what they require, the choice of whether to measure your progress using maturity levels or capability levels is entirely up to you. A few issues may influence your decision.
First, when you "get a level" you are in reality conducting a CMMI appraisal (called a SCAMPI A appraisal for CMMI V1.3 or a Benchmark appraisal for CMMI V2.0). Such an appraisal requires selecting a CMMI model and the scope of the organization to be appraised. In addition, you must determine what results you want from the appraisal.
Capability levels apply to your organization's process improvement achievement in individual process areas. The four capability levels are numbered 0 through 3. For example, your appraisal results may show that the part of the organization you appraised is capability level 3 for Configuration Management, but capability level 2 for Decision Analysis and Resolution.
Maturity levels apply to your organization's process improvement achievement in multiple process areas. These levels are a means of improving the processes corresponding to a given set of process areas (i.e., maturity level). The five maturity levels are numbered 1 through 5. The maturity level applies to the scope of the organization that was appraised (e.g., three projects, a department, a division).


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A group of companies, including Google's Nest and Samsung, has agreed to form a nonprofit called the Thread Group to develop a new wireless standard for the Internet of Things.
The Internet of Things is the term used to describe the idea of having all electronic devices and appliances at home or in the office connected through the internet. IDC expects the Internet of Things to grow into an $8.9 trillion market by 2020.
The Thread Group said its goal is to develop Thread, a new IP-based wireless networking protocol, which will enable devices to connect into a more open, secure, and low-power wireless mesh network.
Since it uses IPv6 technology and 6LowPAN as its foundation, existing application protocols and platforms can run over Thread networks, the group said. Google's Nest, for example, already uses a version of Thread to connect its thermostats and smoke and carbon-monoxide alarm products.
Currently, there are multiple network protocols and standards on the market, such as Z-Wave and Zigbee IP, but they all have different standards, making it difficult to connect devices. In particular, the lack of interoperability, inability to carry IPv6 communications, and high-power requirements have slowed the development of Internet of Things so far, the group said. Thread is expected to solve these issues.
"Built on well-proven standards, including IEEE 802.15.4, IETF IPv6 and 6LowPAN, Thread represents a resilient, IP-based solution for the rapidly growing Internet of Things," Lisa Arrowsmith, associate director of connectivity, smart homes and smart cities at IHS Technology, said in a statement.
Vint Cerf, the vice president and chief Internet evangelist at Google, who's also an adviser to the Thread Group, said, "The Thread protocol takes existing technologies and combines the best parts of each to provide a better way to connect products in the home."
Other founding members of the Thread Group include ARM, Freescale, Big Ass Fans, Silicon Labs, and Yale Security. The group plans to start accepting new member applications starting later this year.
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My name is Regan, and I am a strega. Do not mistake this declaration for pride. It is a warning. No matter what I do now to atone for my 500 years of terror, the darkness remains within me.
How I came to serve the demons of the Shadow is of little importance. As the seventh son of a minor noble house, I stood to inherit nothing. Rather than pursue my ambitions through the tradition of fratricide, I chose another path. I danced in dark rites and learned the names of the five elements. And in the end, I shredded my soul in offering to the Shadow.
The immortality of a demon sorcerer is a constant debt, one I was supremely skilled at paying. Every wicked act, every ounce of hate I evoked from an otherwise decent soul earned me another mote of power. But like all men who crave power, a mote was never enough. I sought to steal the name of one of my masters.
This was a mistake.
I barely held onto my unnaturally extended life. I fled Szika for foreign lands where I might learn other skills with which to protect myself. In lost Argesse, I trained as a dragoon in service to the Queen. My fellow soldiers taught me honor and humility I had never learned. In time, I believed the Shadow had forgotten me and faded from the world.
I was, of course, terribly mistaken. Ten years ago, over my abandoned homeland, a rent appeared in the sky. Demons poured out with bodies of smoke, and the knights and priests of Szika were no match. From its seat in this Shadow Rift, evil spread across the land. I knew that I alone possessed the knowledge and will to stop them.
And so I return to Szika, the land I haunted for so many centuries, to pay my debt again. May the world suffer no more darkness in the name of those I once served. May my blade and my spirit drive the demons out forever. And may I rest when all is done, cleansed of my sins, and burden the living no more.
character sheet and backstory by Paul Stefko
art by Shawn Sharp
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Name: Regan of Szika
Refresh: 3
High Concept: Demonbane Warrior
Trouble: Repentant Strega
Other Aspects: Dragoon of Forgotten Argesse; Armed with Sword and Spell; Prepared to Die So Good May Triumph
Great (+4): Fight
Good (+3): Lore, Will
Fair (+2): Athletics, Physique, Ride (replaces Drive)
Average (+1): Deceive, Notice, Provoke, Stealth
Ritualist: You can use Lore in place of another skill during a challenge, allowing you to use Lore twice in the same challenge.
Sorcerous Flame: You can make physical attacks with Lore up to two zones away, but not against opponents in your own zone.
Spell Riposte: If you succeed with style on a defend action using Fight, instead of gaining a boost, you can create a Strega Curse situation aspect on your opponent and gain a free invoke.
Physical: 3
Mental: 4
Regan and Szika are open for your gaming enjoyment. Feel free to create new locations and characters. Use the Shadow Rift in your own game, or make an entire World of Adventure for him to live in. Send me an email with your creations and/or thoughts.


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It had been a few months since we had lost our previous cat, Percy, an indoor-outdoor tabby male who turned out to be older than we had realized. He died of kidney problems, and the vet said he must have been about 15 years old. He had been living with us for 5 years, since his previous owners moved away and took their dog but abandoned him. At the time I felt ready for the commitment of having an indoor-only cat, and wanted to have a kitten that we would know from the beginning.
The moment of deciding to adopt was very special. I had brought down food for the feral cats and I took Eleni aside to feed her away from the adults. She let me touch her, pick her up into my lap, and she ate and let me stroke her. She looked into my eyes with such a look of trust that I knew the time was right. I promised her she would be my cat forever, and took her home.
The first night we kept her in the kitchen, with her food and water, and access to the balcony with the litter box. We wanted to be sure that she would use the litter box, and she knew immediately what to do with it. The next day she went to the vet. She had the expected fleas and worms, and also a bit of the fungal parasite that her mother had. She also had some sniffles. The vet gave her an injection of antibiotics, treatment for the fleas and worms, and her first vaccination. We were given a cream to put on her fungal infected areas, mainly her ears and her paws. She recovered quickly and gradually became a happy indoor kitten, playing with toys, climbing on everything, and sleeping in our bed.
Eleni was an anxious kitten who imprinted on us and became very attached to us. She moved home with us and quickly adapted to her new surroundings. She grew into a contented adult, was spayed, of course, and enjoyed playing and climbing on her cat tree. She preferred dry food and a closed litter box. She liked watching birds outside the window, but never really tried to hunt.
When Eleni was two years old, we thought she was getting bored and kept asking her if she wanted a kitten. We thought if we had two cats we would get one sitting on each lap. Around that time, Pandora came along and we adopted her because she was obviously looking for a home and we couldn't say no. We knew we should take the introduction slowly. At first, we kept Pandora in a separate room, with her own food and litter box. Eleni was very anxious about having another cat in the house. She often vomited when she saw or smelled Pandora. When they finally met, Eleni was fearful, while Pandora just wanted to play with her. It was quite upsetting to see how Eleni could be troubled by such a small, fluffy kitten. After a while, they learned to tolerate each other, but never really became friends. They had the bed as a safe zone, but Pandora liked to ambush Eleni and sometimes chased her around the house. They had no problem sharing a food bowl and the litter box, and sometimes sat quite close to each other, or on two different levels of the cat tree. When there were birds outside the window, they both watched them and chattered at them. Eleni usually slept between our pillows or cuddled under the covers in my arms, while Pandora slept at the foot of the bed. Having Pandora around was good for Eleni, as she became playful again and seemed less bored, though perhaps more anxious.
As Eleni grew older, she began experiencing some bladder infections. They happened every year or two, and we had to give her antibiotics to clear them up. She did not enjoy taking pills, and we had to adopt the purrito method of wrapping her in a towel to do this. Eventually the vet realized that the problem was associated with a degeneration in her lower spine, just above the tail. This caused pain in her lower back and made it uncomfortable and sometimes painful for her to squat in the litter box. She often cried before, during, and after using the litter box, or had to go to the box several times until she was able to overcome the pain and do what she needed to. The vet prescribed a pain medication that we gave her twice a day. Fortunately it was a liquid, which was easier to give than a pill. The spinal problem sometimes caused her rear legs to straighten without her volition, and so she would suddenly slip while walking. Her rear legs also sometimes twitched or kicked out, and she was as surprised by this as we were.
Since we started having to give Eleni medication twice a day, we decided not to travel or even spend a night away from home. We didn't feel that she would let someone else give her the medicine, and we were willing to make this sacrifice for her sake. Some people might not understand how we could do this for a cat, but she was a family member and greatly loved. When we travelled in the past, I always missed my cats so much and sometimes felt worried about them. This is one disadvantage of having cats. It is difficult to take them travelling with you, even just overnight, and you have to leave them with a cat sitter or in a cat pension. When you are particularly attached to a cat, this is one of the costs.
During Pandora's illness, Eleni was rather confused. Pandora started smelling of vet, and eventually spent a few days with a feeding tube and a cone of shame, and we had to keep giving her medication and feeding her through the tube. Then Pandora left and didn't return. We were not clear how Eleni reacted to Pandora's disappearance, but at the time I was happy to have Eleni, both as a source of comfort for me and as another cat who needed my devoted care. Because Eleni never really got on well with Pandora, we decided not to adopt another kitten and to let her enjoy her final years as an only cat. She was fifteen when Pandora died.
We had promised Eleni we wouldn't have to move again, but unfortunately we had an unexpected adventure in November 2016. There was a major forest fire near our home and we had to evacuate. This involved taking Eleni in her carrier, walking for about 4 kilometers to a safe evacuation centre, and then staying overnight with friends. The friends had dogs, but were very considerate and took their dogs to stay with relatives so Eleni could be comfortable. We returned home the next day and found our house undamaged, and Eleni very quickly returned to normal. This was just another example of how she was attached to us and could adapt to new surroundings because we were there to keep her calm.
Eleni is by far the cat I have had the longest, and the closest, most intimate friend. While Pandora accepted affection on her own terms, Eleni delighted in physical contact and craved cuddles. She was a lap cat, though in the summer it tended to be too hot for her to sit on a lap for very long. Cat people will understand the special bond that forms between human and cat and know what it can mean.
I learned from the foster kitten cams the importance of tracking a cat's weight, and after weight loss was one of the first clues to Pandora's conditions, I bought a baby scale and we weighed Eleni every day and kept a record so we would know if something started changing. Her weight gradually declined and she ate less and less, despite our efforts to find food she would be willing to eat.
Three weeks ago, Eleni had another bladder infection and spent another night in hospital. They did an ultrasound and found a growth in her liver, which could have been a tumour or a cyst. Obviously, at the age of 18 the risks of surgery outweighed any possible benefits. She was given antibiotics and appetite pills, which we gave her for a week. She seemed a bit better after that, but still ate very little and kept losing weight. Last night, she was in constant pain and cried for hours. We knew it was time to let her go and release her from the pain we could no longer alleviate.I always knew that losing Eleni would be one of the hardest things I would have to experience. She was my constant companion and my close friend for a long time, and while I loved Pandora and had a special type of closeness with her, it was not the same as with Eleni. Having Eleni in my life made me a better person, and saving her life was one of the best things I've ever done. Letting her go was the right decision, caring more about removing her pain than about the pain of loss I am experiencing now.


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I'd like to Welcome you to the Ghostbusters Wiki! Thanks for your contributions.
I suggest if you have not yet, to read the Introduction page, which is created to help out new editors like yourself learn to ropes, and what is and is not allowed here. Please leave a message on my talk page if I can help with anything! -Devilmanozzy
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We don't see that category in this wiki project. Devilmanozzy (Talk Page) 02:57, December 3, 2011 (UTC)
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The best apple crumble
You can't beat the traditional apple filling topped with crispy, buttery crumble - classic comfort food at its best
Nutrition and extra info
Nutrition: Per serving
- kcal608
- fat24g
- saturates14g
- carbs90g
- sugars55g
- fibre5g
- protein6g
- salt0.6g
For the filling
- 575g Bramley apple (3 medium apples), peeled, cored and sliced to 1 cm thick (see tip)
Bramley applebram-lee app-el
A large, flattish cooking apple, green in appearance but sometimes with specks of red. The flesh…
- 2 tbsp golden caster sugar
For the crumble
- 175g plain flour
- 110g golden caster sugar
- 110g cold butter
Butter is a dairy product made from separating whole milk or cream into fat and…
For the topping (optional)
Heat the oven to 190C/170 fan/gas 5.
Toss 575g peeled, cored and sliced Bramley apples with 2 tbsp golden caster sugar and put in a 23cm round baking dish at least 5cm deep, or a 20cm square dish. Flatten down with your hand to prevent too much crumble falling through.
Put 175g plain flour and 110g golden caster sugar in a bowl with a good pinch of salt.
Slice in 110g cold butter and rub it in with your fingertips until the mixture looks like moist breadcrumbs. Shake the bowl and any big bits will come to the surface – rub them in. Alternatively, pulse in a processor until sandy (don't over-process).
Pour the crumb mix over the apples to form a pile in the centre, then use a fork to even out.
Gently press the surface with the back of the fork so the crumble holds together and goes crisp, then lightly drag the fork over the top for a decorative finish.
Sprinkle 1 tbsp rolled oats and 1 tbsp demerara sugar over evenly, if you wish.
Set on a baking tray and put in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the top is golden and the apples feel very soft when you insert a small, sharp knife. Leave to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Recipe Tip
Peeling applesIf you do this with a knife rather than a peeler, it is easier to cut them into quarters first. Alternatively, for a more rustic effect, leave the apples unpeeled.
Recipe Tip
Make it your ownIf you make apple crumble all the time, you may feel like varying it.- Mix 1/2tsp mixed spice, cinnamon or allspice, or the scraped seeds of half a vanilla pod, into the sugar when tossing apples- Add a handful of blackberries to the apples
Recipe Tip
Apple varietiesYou can use other apples, rather than Bramley, for this recipe, but if you do, slice them thinly so they soften during baking, and test carefully with a knife before removing from oven.


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It's damp, it's chilly and there are rotting leaves all over the shop. That can only mean one thing - no, not seasonal affective disorder - mushroom season is upon us. Whether you're a puffball man or you prefer a chicken of the forest, here, courtesy of TV chef Valentine Warner is our guide to foraging for fungi.
1 Don't be put off by negative stories. There are many delicious mushrooms to be enjoyed in the UK, bubbling up from the moss, hiding in bracken and shining from the fields.
2 Stick to what you know. Your range will extend. DON'T WING IT!
3 Cut mushrooms close to the base with a knife as pulling them up by hand can tear up tiddlers or the delicate underground system that maintains some mushroom's working relationship with its chosen tree.
4 Don't raid a whole patch. Have compassion for the fungal kiddiewinks and leave them to grow.
5 Use a wide-bottomed basket for collecting mushrooms. This will help any spores fall back to the ground. In a plastic bag they become slimy and collapse - especially after rain.
6 Keep unknowns separate from the goodies until you've identified them.
7 Two books are better than one. Pictures and descriptions vary. Study size, veil, gills, cap, rim and stem shape. Too many times I've heard: "They looked yummy…" Foolish!
8 Distinctive winners: cep, common chanterelle, giant puffball, field blewit, giant parasol, and field mushroom.
9 Don't reveal the good spots and enjoy on toast.


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Our aim is to give bespoke creative design solutions to fit client needs, whether a large national or small localised organisation.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. — DuPont agreed to a settlement Thursday that could be worth more than $340 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging the chemical giant contaminated water supplies in West Virginia and Ohio with a key ingredient used in its Teflon products.
A circuit judge must still approve the terms reached between DuPont and lawyers for as many as 60,000 residents who sued over exposure to the chemical C8, also known as ammonium perfluorooctanoate, or PFOA.
The settlement requires DuPont to make cash payments and expenditures of $85 million, as well as pay attorneys' fees and expenses of $22.6 million. The agreement, which does not include any admission of liability by DuPont, also calls for chemical company to fund a $5 million study into whether C8 causes disease in humans. If a scientific panel finds such a link, DuPont would pay up to $235 million — the bulk of the potential settlement — on medical monitoring testing of residents.
"We want to make very clear that settling this lawsuit in no way implies any admission of liability on DuPont's part," said Stacey Mobley, DuPont general counsel. "Nevertheless, a settlement at this time provides benefit to both parties by taking reasonable steps based on science and, at the same time, contributing to the community."
Harry Detzler, one of the lawyers for the residents, agreed.
"We strongly believe that this settlement is in the best interests of the class," he said. "Had it been litigated, we wouldn't be at this point for another two years."
The proposed settlement follows a July report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency alleging DuPont of failing to properly report the discovery of C8, in drinking water near the company's Washington Works facility near Parkersburg, which is near the Ohio border. DuPont is challenging those findings.
In afternoon trading Thursday, DuPont shares were up 15 cents at $42.91 on the New York Stock Exchange.
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The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria terrorist group has wiped out the border separating Iraq and Syria in the north and is making its way to Jordan, retired Maj. Gen. Paul Vallely said on Newsmax TV's "America's Forum."
"We understand their next big move will be against Jordan, and that is very critical because if that border goes down, then the threat to take down the borders into Israel becomes very apparent, and we know the ultimate takedown over there is Israel," Vallely said.
Unrest in the Middle East is spreading rapidly, with numerous factions looking to establish a caliphate, an all-Islamic state.
In Syria, forces of President Bashar al-Assad are attacking civilians, particularly hospitals where they are "taking out doctors and nurses," Vallely said. Medical staff can no longer wear white smocks because it makes them a target of militants.
Then there are al-Qaida and ISIS. The former is fighting to topple the Assad regime, while ISIS members have captured large swaths of Iraq with their eyes now set on Jordan.
None of the other Gulf States are getting involved, which Vallely attributes to the United States remaining idle except for deploying a few hundred Special Forces to the region.
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Case Detail
George Macias
Case Details
Case Type: Homicide
Height: 5' 8"
Case Status: OPEN
Weight: 160 lbs
Identifying Marks:
Incident Date: 03/11/2003
Agency: Denver Police Department
City: Denver
Date of Birth: 06/03/1979
County: Denver
Date of Death: 03/11/2003
Agency Case #: 2003-09825
Age: 23
Judicial District: 2nd Judicial District
Gender: Male
Year Solved:
Race: Caucasian
NamUs Case #: Unknown
Eyes: Brown
NCMEC Case #: Unknown
Hair: Brown
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On March 3, 2003 the victim was involved in an altercation with a group of individuals near the intersection of Grove Street and West Ellsworth Avenue. During this altercation, the suspect(s) entered a vehicle just as the victim went to grab the driver. It was at this point that the driver maneuvered the vehicle in a manner that caused the victim to fall away from the vehicle. The suspect then fled the area and drove over the victim. The victim was transported to the hospital. Unfortunately, the victim died just over a week later as a result of his injuries. Anyone with information regarding this case, is asked to please contact the Denver Police Department.
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Thursday, 20 February 2014
Dead Man's Hand Terrain Board - Completed
Few words this time from MacSver after all his hard work.The pictures say it all really. I think it's fair to say that the board looks fantastic. I look forward to the the 3 sections of the town.
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One of the nicest compact wild west boards I have seen.ReplyDelete
That's perfect !!ReplyDelete
a great terrain board !
Thats absolutely lovelyReplyDelete
Fantastic - straight out of Red Dead Redemption!ReplyDelete
- Anonymous20 February 2014 at 18:51
Top notch result!ReplyDelete
Thanks for the comments. I'll be sure to pass them on. I completely agree with all of you, and am looking forward to not only the other sections but playing on it. If he doesn't there will be tears - mine!ReplyDelete
Brilliant! Love those cacti.ReplyDelete
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I'll be the first to admit that my posts lately haven't been quite "creative". My excuse is plain and simple. I haven't had any crafting time lately. I added up how much I have crafted in the past two weeks combined and it was a grand total of about 2.5 hours. *sigh* Unfortunately a lot of that time was taken up by trying to get inspired. It seems like once I finally get on a roll it's already time to stop because I have to do something else. OK, enough with the excuses. I'm sure everyone knows what I am talking about. What I want to share today is a little faux Glass Bottle with Mystic Liquid that I made using the new Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe Cling 2 Stamp Set!
Supplies Needed:
• Transparency
•Stayz-On Ink ( I used Royal Purple)
•Archival Ink (I used black)
•Alcohol Inks (I used a total of 5 different colors but one color per image would probably be fine.)
•Distress Ink- Tea Dye or other brown color
• Acrylic Block ( I used the Fiskars Stamp Press)
•Non-Stick Craft Mat
•Heat Tool ( To dry archival ink if you're impatient like me)
•Half of a Cosmetic Sponge or an Ink Blending Tool
•Scissors (I used my Tonic Studio scissors, but any scissors that allow you to cut a small image will work)
•Glossy Accents (or any other glue that will quickly dry vellum to transparency)
•Popsicle Stick (I used a mini one that came in a big pack in the kids craft section of Wal-Mart)
•…and of course your Graphic 45 Olde Curiosity Shoppe Cling 2 Stamp Set! ( or you could use a different bottle and label stamp set if you already have one.)
1. Mount your bottle stamp onto your block and stamp your image onto the transparency with stayz-on ink. I used the Fiskars Stamp Press because transparencies are slippery and I didn't want to risk smearing my image. You can use a regular block just be careful to lift straight up when taking the stamp back up. Set these aside.
2. Put your Label Stamp onto your block and stamp onto Vellum using Archival Ink. If you are using the same stamp as I am and you want the label to fit in the label area of the stamp, then you will want to make a little bit of room between your images. You can either set these aside to dry or dry them with your heat tool so you can move on to the next step.
3. Place the vellum label over the stamped image and lightly pencil in where you should cut the label to fit the bottle properly. Cut ou the label. Any pencil lines you can see will be covered up by the next step as long as you made them light. I also made a second bottle that I only cut around the circular part of the label. If that is what you prefer, then you would skip the lining up and penciling part of this step.
4. Dab the Distress Ink onto the vellum labels to make them look aged. Try blotting more in some areas than others to really give it that aged look. Blotting on a smaller surface is easier with this folded up cosmetic sponge than using the ink blending tool, in my opinion.
5. Ok, so now for the fun part! Decide what color you want your mystic liquid to be and grab those alcohol ink colors. If you are using multiple colors then start with the lightest and work your way to the darkest. Do not apply the alcohol ink directly to the transparency. Doing this will give you very little control. The alcohol ink will lift the ink off the transparency. (Tip: I remembered after making these that you could avoid the worry of lifting the ink off the transparency by simply flipping it over and using the alcohol inks on the other side. This would also give you a more finished look) Put one drop onto the tip of your popsicle stick and glide it around the areas that you want it to go. I did not use any alcohol ink blending solution. If you use the opposite side of the transparency then you can be a little more daring since you won't need to worry about staying in the lines. When you are done adding alcohol inks cut out the bottle image.
6. Glue the vellum labels on the opposite side that you used the alcohol inks. I used Glossy Accents since I know it is quick drying and can hold these two materials together. The picture above is what they looked like when I first put the glue on. I ended up leaving these for about half an hour. When I came back I found that during drying they had curled. When the labels curled they still held tight to the transparency and the transparency curled right along with it. All I had to do was re-shape it with my hands and it went straight again.
Here is the finished product. I plan on popping these onto a bookmark that I am working on. If you look closely at the label on the right bottle you will see some crackle marks on the label. This happened when I was reshaping it after it had curled. I love the crackles. I feel like it just adds to the aged look that I wanted !
If you try this technique, please let me know ! I would love to see how yours comes out. I think using the alcohol inks on the opposite side will open up more possibilities of making the liquid in the bottle look more "liquidy" and not so potion-esque. However, I do like the potion look to it lol. I'm seriously tempted to make a chipboard cabinet and putting a bunch of these faux bottles into it!
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There are things that happen to us in life that are out of our hands, but there are also situations where we have power and play a significant role. Over the years I have become very aware of myself in several ways and one of those ways is how I sabotage myself whether it's intentionally or realized after the fact. Part of me hates to write this because I'm using myself as an example, but I'm sure I'm not alone in my foolishness. I'm the type of person that it is difficult for me to really take in new people, but once I do it is a challenge to let them go. Especially when everyone gives the
"I'm Different" speech, but everyone does what everyone else has done… Leave. Though I may never show it, this is my reality. I love hard and hurt even harder (pause lol).
The Miseducation of Kesh. It's hard to finally build up the courage to be into someone and it seems as if the chase is over for them and you're left there in your feelings (salty). I was always taught to be strong. Never let them think you care at all (Musiq). Though the chase ends on the guy's part, it's at that point that the chase begins on the female's part, but he's already on to the next one(s). It made me wonder why some of us women do this. Why do we go after men who are no longer after us. In my case I feel like a part of it is that never-ending father factor having its part. It made me wonder maybe it is this way because the first man your young heart tried to love didn't want you either (whether he was around or not). And for others of us, it's not as if mom made it any easier by being a positive example of what not settling looks like.
"We of the fatherless tribe love men differently" -Gina Loring (Def Poet)
Walking Oxymoron. Let's place the emphasis on the moron. I wish I could change, I wish I could change, I wish I could stop doing the same old things (Robin Thicke). Though change is not impossible, it surely isn't a 10-step program nor is there any easy button to press. To say that I have been through a lot is an understatement. I don't consider past events to be an excuse for my actions, but they are definitely within my arsenal of destructive behaviors of pushing people away when they get close, attempting to seem unmoved by others' actions, falling for the same type hoping it'll be different, being terrified of 'the nice guy' (for good reason).
"Do you think you could fall for a woman like me? Cause I find it hard to trust, I need too much and I really don't believe in love, no no" -Beyonce
"My heart's at a low. I'm so much to manage. I think you should know that I've been damaged" -TLC
Handle With Care. I despise when people play with others' feelings for sport without considering the unnecessary damage it'll do. I'd rather hear "I'm not interested" than the countless lame excuses of "naw, it's not even like that, I just been busy". Actions show true intentions. We all make time for what and who we want. I'm an all or nothing type of person so I hate that game and I don't play it with people. If you ain't down to give me everything, just throw it away (P!nk). It bugs me when my time is wasted because I don't get that back.
"In my life, there's been heartache and pain. I don't know if I can face it again" -Foreigner
"Don't you go breaking my heart, stay for a while" -702
I wouldn't say I've quit my interest in love. I just don't know if I have the energy to gamble on it again (I always lose at gambling in general, how ironic lol). I hate to see what the losing side does, the friendships lost, the recovery period and the whole process. I don't miss it and quite frankly would prefer to never experience it again, but it wouldn't be living if I didn't try. Cause I don't want to lose you if you really really really care (TLC). I feel like I live in a world where people want everything for nothing. It as if the expectation is for me to be totally committed as if we didn't just meet. When the sales pitch sounds too promising early on because of the hype, I tend to run for the hills. Hopefully one of these days I'll stop running…
"Don't expect me just to open up. Maybe I'm just a little scared. Please don't tell me what you think I wanna hear" -P!nk
-Signed, It's not you, it's me (and maybe also you)
"…cuz I got time while [he] got freedom, cuz when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven… …what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up and you're okay?…" -The Script
"I wanna know what love is. I want you to show me" -Mariah Carey
"Don't wanna start over again (cuz I've had enough). I don't wanna hurt again (sorry I give up). I really know what I'm missin (pain and heartache). I'm tired of it cuz my eyes are stayin dry now. Don't wanna let it another in (cuz I'm cool on that)… …Can you forgive me? I know it might sound crazy, but who knew love could be so draining? Tired of opening up. Tired of caring. I don't feel like lovin' you" -LeToya Luckett


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Yesterday was pretty sweet. Not only did I end up writing about eight hundred words total, but I had a long lunch with a friend where a couple of pints of beer were consumed–and I'm discovering I don't handle beer as well as I once did–and then I went to the movies with a few members of my derby team, where we saw a flick about a woman who was, I don't know, a wonder? That flick was most wonderful in of itself and I recommended it again and again to people to see. I also expect to see some pumped up women at practice tonight–
Also yesterday we saw Mother of the Year give her one and only son a call to let him know they're going Down Under for holiday and he's not invited. And she has a good reason for this, too:
(The following excerpts from The Foundation Chronicles, Book Three: C For Continuing, copyright 2016, 2017 by Cassidy Frazee)
Louise obviously saw the disappointment etched on her son's face and came back with a ready explanation. "Your father and I have not been on a vacation together, a real one, since before you were born. Between work and needing to take care of you, we've been unable to get away and enjoy ourselves." Her face softened. "I do hope you understand."
Though crestfallen and not having the opportunity to spend Yule in Australia, in a way he did understand. "Yeah, I do." He looked away for just a moment before turning back to his computer. "So, you want me to go stay with grandma and grandpa instead?"
Louise looked down as she cleared her throat. "Your grandparents are going on a cruise over Christmas and New Year's."
"Yes. They're leaving San Francisco on the fourteenth of December and won't return until the fourth of January. I believe there cruising all the way down to Panama City before coming back."
So, his Yule fall-back, staying with the grandparents, just went up in smoke as well. Now, most of us know Louise is something of a bitch, but this could just be a coincidence, right?
For a moment Kerry felt like letting the matter go before suddenly deciding there were a few things he needed to know. "When did they book this cruise?"
Though Louise's tone remained comforting, the smile had begun to fade from her face. "Oh, they booked this back at the end of June."
"They booked this four months ago?" Unlike his mother, Kerry was having difficulty keeping the disbelief out of his voice. "And you're just now telling me?"
"There wasn't any need to tell you, Kerry. At the time they booked it we didn't know that this might be an issue for your holiday plans. So we—"
Kerry had finally reached the point where he couldn't put up with any more of his mother's obfuscation. "When did you book your trip, Mom?"
Can you smell what The Mom is cookin'? Yeah, it smells like bullshit, and Kerry's finally calling her on it. Needless to say, Louise is starting to weasel…
A warning tone that Kerry knew intimately crept in to Louise's voice. "I don't see that that's important."
"I think it is."
"Well, I don't and if—"
"Mom, I can ask one person to find out when you booked the trip and I'll know before lunch. It's up to you whether you want to tell me or not, but I'll know one way or the other in the next couple of hours." He shrugged. "Your call."
Damn these witches and their connections into just about everything in our Normal society! I've said before that The Foundation is sort of like the Illuminati with Magic, and since there's a booking record out there with a Malibey name on, they could find it for Kerry. He wouldn't even have to ask Ms. Rutherford: he could probably go see Trevor Parkman and ask him to look it up.
Even Mommy Dearest is smart enough to know when she's cornered–
For a moment Louise looked as if she might not answer before giving her own sigh and replying in a soft tone. "We booked it September sixth."
Kerry stared back at his mother in disbelief for a few seconds before looking down as he shook his head. "I'm back in school like, a week, and Dad and you are booking a trip to Australia?"
Louise gave an exasperated sigh. "Kerry, it's not like that. It's—"
"It's not what, Mom? I mean, you can tell me." He smirked as he looked upward towards a computer screen. "Unless, of course, you want to duck out on answering, just like you did when I left for Paris."
A couple of weeks after Kerry was out the door and back to school, Mom and Dad decided there was an overwhelming need to go see some kangaroos and booked a trip for a land Down Under. And almost two months later they decide to tell their son that not only are they going without him, but his grandparents are gone as well. Oops, sorry! I guess it sucks to be you, kiddo!
Since Kerry just threw down the gauntlet concerning being a shitty parent, you can expect things to get really real tomorrow…


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Nursery +E In Marburg / Opus Architekten
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Just one huge university - this is how Marburg could be described. Philipps University founded in 1527 is the city's major employer. Research projects are conducted, innovations developed and impulses for the whole region given. When it comes to architecture, there as well progressive earlier projects can be discovered. Thus, in the 19th century, the Vitos Klinik was built in pavilion style to suit the concept of the psychiatric reform - as a prototype in Germany. Instead of situating the clinic in a large complex, the wards were distributed over several buildings surrounded by a garden. During the clinic's restructuring, old buildings and areas became vacant and the city once again showed an unconventional approach. While, formerly, the grounds were closed, they are now open and intermixed with residential buildings, schools and day-care. The psychiatric facility thus also becomes part of the everyday life to reduce fears of contact. As usual if the issue is developing green areas, discussion arose about the plans for the vacant sites. However, those responsible assured they would preserve the park atmosphere by planning as low-density a development as possible. In addition, the historic building fabric was to be conserved and converted for new uses. A successful example of this objective is the +e children's day-care centre designed by the Darmstadt office Opus Architekten. It was built on a sloping meadow west of the historic chapel. With the ground floor partly built right into the slope, the compact, two-storied building attracts attention with its folded glass facade towards the meadow and the also multiply folded roof. This striking exterior shape results in a high recognition value - not only for reasons of design but also to create an energy-plus house. The folding of the projecting facade, for instance, makes the optimum alignment of the integrated solar modules possible and increases the solar-active surface.
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The City Bakery kicks off it's 21st annual hot chocolate festival this Friday. Every day in February there is a different flavor for you to try. From Bourbon Hot Chocolate to "Ode To The Polar Bear," there is sure to be something to spruce up your palate.
Click here to check out all the available flavors and the days they're being served.
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
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Tis the season of transitional clothing.
Summer is saying its last goodbye…but won't quite leave, kind of like how your mom would tell you it is time to leave your friend's house and then spend another 20 minutes talking at the doorway. Autumn is so close you can almost taste it…but won't really be here till next month. You might be ready with fall boots, coat, and a cozy sweater that matches your eyes…but you'll have to wait just a little bit longer to wear them. Here are two tips on how to use your summer pieces to bridge that gap.
1: Trapeze or tunic tops
Do you have any long, flowy tops that looked great paired with capris and sandals over the summer? (see my outfit below) You can take those tops and wear them with skinny jeans or leggings, pointed flats, and a jacket this fall. It is also the perfect thing to wear during the transition months because you can bring a jacket for chilly evenings and wear it by itself during the day.
note about my outfit: I love this top. In summer it pairs with jeans, in fall leggings and boots and a jacket. When I want to be comfortable and look good without much effort I pick this top. Also pictured below are are my FAVORITE shoes. They are flattering and surprisingly comfy. I'm 5 1′ so the height doesn't hurt either. Even though summer is nearly gone, you'll still be able to get some use out of sandals for a little while longer.
Top: Chloe K Shark Bite Tank (Similar, on my wishlist)
Sandals: Women's Earline Wedge Sandals
2. Summer dresses reimagined
Some summer dresses can actually be worn in the fall. Summer dresses that fall above the knees look surprisingly adorable worn under an oversized sweater or with a jacket and scarf, paired with leggings and ankle boots. You can even throw on a hat for good measure. Just in case you can't picture it, I pulled a few examples from Pinterest:
I kinda want all of these outfits, especially that olive coat. I love how even floral dresses of summer look fallish in these outfits.


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The House of Dies Drear
Author: Virginia Hamilton
Page Length: 279
Reading Level: 6
Genre: Historical Fiction
PLOT SUMMARY: At first Thomas isn't too thrilled about moving away again. He likes being near his grandmother; but, when his dad begins dropping hints about the mysterious new house he has in mind, Thomas's interest is piqued. Soon he learns of the legend of Dies Drear. Drear was a landowner known for helping slaves along the route to freedom through the Underground Railroad. Drear and two of the three slaves he had been hiding were found murdered. Thomas learns of the great past of the house, its secret tunnels, and its mysterious secretive caretaker. Thomas's new home is thought to be haunted. Strange things begin to happen. Vandalism occurs. And, Thomas is caught up in a plot to find the culprits and preserve the legend of Dies Drear and the great history the house represents before it falls into the hands of the wrong people.
REVIEW: This book is an excellent look at slavery issues, the Underground Railroad, and prejudice and hatred among the uneducated. Historically, the author does a great job of giving young adults an understanding of the abolitionist era. The story is action packed and full of mysterious events that will keep the reader guessing and turning the page to find out the resolution to the story.
AREAS FOR TEACHING: sequence of events, cause and effect, character traits, making predictions, analogies, historical context, context clues
TOUCHY AREAS-PAGES: issues of prejudice, vandalism, bigotry
RELATED BOOKS: M.C. Higgins, the Great, Second Cousins, Bluish, Zeely, The Planet of Junior Brown
SLAVERY RELATED BOOKS: 47, Dear Austin, The Land, Nightjohn, Kip: His Story, Bull Run, To Be A Slave, Harriet Tubman Conductor of the Underground Railroad
MOVIE CONNECTIONS: Gone With the Wind (1939)
REVIEWED BY: Dayna Taylor


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It's not available yet, but we knew that what with the school holidays you may need to pop it in your diary, so we're giving you an early heads up: The Sainsbury's 25% off TU Clothing sale starts on Tuesday the 19th of August.
I sometimes look at my daughter and from one day to the next you can see how she's grown. She is blessed to come from a tall family and definitely making her way up the tape measure with speed. As a result, however, I seem to spend half my life buying new clothes for her and getting rid of her old clothes. It gets expensive, for sure.
Now, TU has this 25% off sale every so often, but for parents of children, it's never too often, is it! TU don't sell online, so you'll have to head in to the supermarket for your bargains, whether you want to start stocking up on school uniforms for September, or buy a few summer bits and pieces.
If you have any vouchers, remember to use them to double up your Nectar points, or get discounts on your fuel.
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Accueil du site Master Ethiopie Assessment of onion production practices and effects of N:P2O5:S fertilizers rates on yield and yield components of onion (Allium cepa l.) under irrigated farming system in Dembiya District, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Titre : Assessment of onion production practices and effects of N:P2O5:S fertilizers rates on yield and yield components of onion (Allium cepa l.) under irrigated farming system in Dembiya District, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Auteur : Nigatu, M.
Université de soutenance : Bahir Dar University.
Grade : MSc in Horticulture. 2016
The study was initiated with assessing onion production practices and effects of N : P2O5:S, fertilizer rates on yield of Onion (Allium Cepa L.) under irrigated farming system in Dembyia, District, Amhara Region, Ethiopia. The work has two components namely assessing onion production practices in Sufankara, Guramba and Debir zuria kebeles and evaluating the effects of N : P2O5:S, fertilizer rates on yield and yield components of onion in Jenda kebele. The study was conducted during 2014/15 under irrigation. To assess onion production practices data was collected from 30 onion producing households using semi-structured questioners, focus group discussions, data on demographic structure and the whole value chain of onion production system were recorded and analyzed using SPSS version 20. In the experimental part twelve different N : P2O5:S fertilizer rates were tested. The experiment was laid down in randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. Data on vegetative and yield parameters were collected and analyzed using SAS version 9.0 computer soft ware. The survey result indicated that most of the onion producers in the study area did not implemented the recommended irrigation cultural practices of onion, Limited supply of improved onion seeds also one of the important factor that contributes to low productivities of onion in the study area. Low rates of fertilizers application, low population of onion plants per unit area, high incidence of disease and insect pests, shortage of pesticides and their adulteration characterize the onion production system under farmer's practice. As a result the productivity of onion under farmers was low (85.6q/ha) compared with the national production (101q/ha). Besides the average crop water productivity was (1.74 kg/m3) which were relatively low with compared to other researches on onion crop water productivity (4.62 kg/m3)). Although the quantity of water is similar with the requirement of onion (4,914 m3/ha), but the yield obtained is low. The major constraints of onion production in the study area were shortage of irrigation water, high costs of irrigation equipments, shortage of genuine spare parts and accessories, shortage of pesticides and their adulteration, limited supply of improved onion seeds and lack of storage facilities, lack of skills and knowledge, high incidence of diseases and insect pests and weak extension and credit services. Results of N : P2O5:S, rate trial revealed that most of growth and yield parameters of onion were significantly influenced by N : P2O5:S fertilizer rates. The highest plant height (60.1 cm), leaf length (50.1cm) and maturity days (142 days) were recorded in 73.5:92:16.95, 136.5:119.6:22 and 136.5:119.6:22 kg ha-1 N : P2O5 : S, application rates respectively. The highest bulb weight (198.8g), marketable yield (20.8t/ha), non marketable yields (0.509 t/ha) and total bulb yield (21.398t/ha) were recorded offer 105:119.6:22 kg ha-1 N:P2O5:S application rate . Onion plants without N : P2O5:S, fertilizer applications were inferior in all growth and yield parameters. For enhancement of production and productivity of onion in Dembyia district and other similar environment, it is necessary to solve problems indicated above through training, extension activities and improving the supply of inputs. Application of N : P2O5:S fertilizer at the rate of 105:119.6:22 N:P2O5:S kg ha-1 was economically feasible and thus can be recommended for the production of onion in the study area. However is advised to repeat the experiment to have forceful recommendation
Mots Clés : CROPS ; FARMING SYSTEMS ; IRRIGATION ;
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You might wonder why I do this. Why do I go so far out on a limb to artfully present an opinion that I know will be wildly unpopular? Some people speculate that I do it for the attention. Although I appreciate an audience, I don't really care about drawing attention to myself. What matters to me is drawing attention to the things that people learn to overlook. People learn to overlook things when those things do not fit within their cultural mythology.
Whether it's our local myth about the benign benevolence of the marijuana industry, our national myth of American Exceptionalism and the American Dream, or the greater cultural myth of civilization that tells us that there is a technological solution to every technological problem, the myths of our culture have become a threat to our survival, and the sooner we realize it, the better it will be for all of us. I understand the power of cultural myths, and I know how they can blind us to what's happening right in front of our eyes. At times like these we need to see clearly and think carefully. Outdated cultural myths interfere with that by lying to us about what is real, and distracting us from what is possible.
Entirely too many people still believe our dominant cultural myths, despite the overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Cultural myths act like a security blanket, and an auto-pilot. They give us our default settings about what to believe, how to interpret the world around us, and strategies for thriving in it. Most people rarely think about the cultural myths they inherited, and these myths tend to perpetuate themselves because people constantly repeat and reinforce them. People constantly repeat and reinforce these cultural myths because they constitute all of the safe things to say in a conversation.
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People take great comfort in those myths, and in the fact that they are so widely shared, despite the overwhelming evidence against them. People do not like having their bubbles bust. They would rather just complain to each other about why things don't seem to work out the way they are supposed to. When I make a point, somebody's myth gets deflated, and that makes them angry, at me. I don't benefit from that anger in any way, but those myths threaten us all.
Most of our big problems, as a community, as a nation and as a culture, became big problems due to our continued belief in these outdated cultural myths. We will not solve our problems with the same kind of thinking that created them. I try to look at the world from a different perspective, from one that shows the worst side of our dominant cultural myths, and encourages us to consider other possibilities. If we hope to meet the challenges of our time, as a community, across the country, and around the world, we need to remove those cultural blinders and look at what is really happening, with clear eyes, and to consider every possibility.


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Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a time-tested, highly sophisticated medical system developed by scholars and doctors in ancient China. It is based on a philosophy of internal medicine which explains the body in terms of organ systems and channel pathways. The organ systems of the body are seen as having energetic properties with dynamic functions, beyond what is understood in standard anatomy and physiology. Chinese Medicine is considered a holistic medicine because practitioners view the patient as a whole being, with an interconnected mind, body, and spirit. Chinese medicine practitioners respect the body's innate intelligence to heal, and use methods to stimulate and optimize these self-correcting mechanisms. They treat the root cause of illness, not just the symptoms.
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Although the terminology of TCM may seem foreign to those accustomed to Western Medicine, there are numerous parallels in the two disciplines. In fact, some studies in the biomedical community support the theory that acupuncture works by increasing the release of endorphins, recognized in Western medicine as our body's own natural pain killers or "endogenous morphine". Western medicine and Eastern medicine differ greatly in their treatment approaches; however the two systems can be successfully used concurrently and/or interchangeably. They each have their strengths and weaknesses. Often where one is ineffectual, the other excels. Whenever possible, less intrusive treatments should be tried first.
Western medicine is no doubt irreplaceable. Modern technology, surgery, and medications like antibiotics have saved countless lives. However conventional medicine offers little in terms of proactive measures to strengthen the body and prevent illness. Furthermore, pharmaceuticals can be life-saving when necessary, but detrimental when overused. Drugs with serious side effects are best avoided until safer treatment options have been exhausted. Just as holistic medicine is not appropriate for all cases, neither is Western medicine.
Chinese medicine is well suited for chronic illness, pain conditions, stress-related ailments, and syndromes that don't respond well to conventional approaches. TCM treats the individual, not just the disease; therefore it can be used to treat a wide variety of people and health complaints. For people who suffer from age-related pain and discomfort, acupuncture may provide relief without dangerous or unpleasant side effects. Even for those who have conditions which cannot be reversed, a holistic approach can improve quality of life. Chinese medicine is also useful in treating the emotional components of illness because the discipline doesn't separate the body and mind. It can assist people in realizing and managing the emotional journey of life.
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Though her FK A GENRE movement may be in her rearview, Mija keeps the motto close, invoking its untethered ethos on "Digressions,"— her latest song from impending LP,Desert Trash.
The latest track from the album begins with Mija greeting a familiar stranger over tender keys. But then, blissful liquid drum 'n' bass madness washes over the listener like a rush of endorphins. The new single evokes both nostalgia and romantic optimism, which is a creative goal of Mija's as she blends electronic production with emotive indie songwriting.
The track features additional writing and production chops from UK producer and instrumentalist, Gammer, who trades in his signature happy hardstyle sound for the melodic, stylistically fluid collaboration. Gammer, along with Noisia's Thys, stand as the only two features onDesert Trash.
The day after Desert Trash arrives (February 26), Mija will embark on a tour with a fully loaded band — Mija, of course, taking on vocals. The live tour, which features HANA and Foxy Panic as support, concludes with Mija'sperformance at Electric Forest Festival.
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The State of the Onion
For the sake of my own intelligence, I decided not to watch the President reiterate and regurgitate his progressive, futile agenda last night during his sixth State of the Union address. What more can be he possibly say that needs to be uttered into my ears? Besides, Landreaux fell on the sword so the rest of us could walk away unscathed.
Distrust of the federal government, and government in general, is at an all-time high and Americans are pretty certain that the only being worth trusting resides in the heavens above. The President rolled out some props, as is the case every year, to help personalize his push to overhaul our nation's founding. No offense to the props, so long as they know they're simply tools in the game of progressive politics.
Arguably the most heinous argument from the President is the nonsensical claim that increasing unemployment benefits will create some kind of measurable economic growth. Please explain to me, using basic math, how sucking money from the private economy on the backs of working Americans and giving it to Americans unable to find work creates some kind of economic foundation to build on. Keep in mind, we have record numbers of Americans out of work as a direct result of President Barack Obama's destructive economic policies.
The solution to creating economic growth is not wealth redistribution, as the President argued to "Joe the Plumber". The solution is to foster policies which let individuals lift themselves out of poverty and into the middle class because they're able to find better paying jobs.
I am, however, tired of making this argument since it's been the same for six long years. At this point, all we can do is point and stare at the mind-boggling destruction Keynesian economic policy levels on everything it touches.
I can only hope that Tuesday's State of the Union address was the "last hurrah" for the President and his minions like Harry Reid and the entire staff and on-air "talent" of NBC News. True, the President has vowed to use his pen to continue enacting swift justice against the American people but how far can he truly go without significant opposition as his position weakens? Unfortunately, with the current leadership vacuum on the Republican side, that remains to be seen.
I'm glad I skipped the State of the Union. Most of the statements the President said were lies or don't compute with basic math so what is there to gain by listening? The arguments are tired, the tactics are the same, the results are disastrous. Next President, please.


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The Twilight Vixen Revue came out in force to model at Dr. Sketchy's East Bay in July at Disco Volante in Oakland.
They were fantastic!
Next session is Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 4pm.
I did my first few sketches in pencil.
They took some nice action poses.
Brush and ink always makes for sweet lines!
This is a performance capture.
Pen & Ink, This drawing garnered me the Dr. Sketchy's prize package of art supplies from Utrecht.
Drawing is fun!!!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
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