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Online application start date : 10/03/2017
Last Date for Registration: 24/03/2017 ||
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Nature of post – Drug Inspector post ||
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Short info: Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board, MPPEB invites online applications from interested and Eligible Indian candidates for the following vacant positions, "Drug Inspector Recruitment 2017" so that all eligible candidates are advised to apply online before the closing date of the application:
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- Drug Inspector – 18 post
Applicant should have the following educational qualifications,
- Degree in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Science or Medicine with Specialization in Clinical Pharmacology or Microbiology in Any Recognized University in India.
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- Candidate's Age Limit Should be between 18 to 40 Years (extra age benefit given by rule)
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State agencies' financial and purchasing programs will go live on the $110 million computer system July 8 — the third stage of a five-stage implementation plan over two years.
The West Virginia state government's switch to a massive new computer system will face its first major test next week.
State agencies' financial and purchasing programs will go live on the $110 million computer system July 8 — the third stage of a five-stage implementation plan over two years.
"This is our biggest phase to date," said Traci Phillips, communication director for the project. "This is all of our budget, our accounts payable, our fixed assets, inventory, purchasing, contracts and grants. It's a big list."
CGI Group, the Canadian contractor designing the computer system that will manage all West Virginia state government accounts, is the same company that rolled out the problem-plagued federal health insurance exchange website last year. The website faced numerous technical problems that prevented people from signing up for health insurance under the federal Affordable Care Act.
State officials aren't expecting problems of that magnitude next week, though they're prepared for glitches. A separate division of CGI handled the ACA website project.
"Everyone feels confident about the go-live date," Phillips said. "As we're training our employees to learn a new system, and with everything going live, we just want everyone to expect a little, just a minute, decrease in productivity until everybody is acclimated to the system. Everybody is still learning."
The state government computer system, which will allow state agencies to share financial information, data and a host of records, is expected to be fully up and running in July 2015. The state Department of Transportation started using part of the computer system last January.
State agencies now operate 100 separate accounting and management programs. The CGI-developed system will replace most of those. The company has a 10-year contract for the project — commonly known as "wvOASIS" and "Enterprise Resource Planning."
"Right now it's a system of modules," Phillips said. "We're putting all state agencies under one big system. Things have gone pretty smoothly so far."
Starting next week, state employee's purchasing card, or "P-card," transactions will be processed through the new computer system. Also, businesses and individuals submitting bids for state contracts must do so using the new computer system and a new "vendor self-service portal." Vendors will be able to turn in electronic invoices for the first time.
In January, all state employee payroll and human resources information will switch over to the new system. State employees will receive paychecks 26 times a year, instead of 24 pay periods.
On July 15, 2015, the state transportation department will move its remaining divisions, including real estate and facilities, to the system — the project's final phase.
State Purchasing Division employees were receiving training at West Virginia State University on Tuesday.
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Florence + The Machine are a band with a certain identity, often typecast alongside imagery of nature and the mystique; perhaps it's something about the resounding croons of Florence herself, and her ability to fill even the most minimalist of soundscapes.
'High As Hope' brings Florence cohesively into her newest evolution, with the record's often sparse atmosphere led by emphatic vocals. Stripped back and unapologetic, Florence Welch's fourth record as Florence + the Machine carries a sense of nakedness never seen before - it's self-aware, remorseless, and raw.
There is nothing tentative about this album; oftentimes it feels as though it is a vocalised diary, something never intended to be read by anyone but the scribe, something never intended to be sung with the strength of Welch, something never intended to be wailed in arenas.
On her first three albums, Welch sung of her experiences and passions, but imbued with a somewhat superficial glaze. Never before have the innermost dreams of this woman been smeared across something so palatable, or something so publicly soliloquised. 'The End Of Love' and 'No Choir' are acutely tender, and, while bringing the album to a close, instil a sense of incompletion or pathos.
'High As Hope', at its close, is like a body untouched, without any sign it has ever been seen.
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This is a simple picture book for little ones with only a few words but, boy, what a story those few words express! Peter Raymundo's illustrations help fill in any missing words.
Abram's Books for Young Readers sent me a copy of this book to read for review (thank you). It's due to be published April 14th, so check with your local bookstore for a copy.
The monkey is quietly enjoying his banana when a bee shows up. The bee wants some banana, too. The monkey is NOT willing to share. He even swipes at the bee. Then he takes off with his bananas. He doesn't run far, though. He's not having the best of luck. Not only is the bee bothering him, now he's disturbed a lion. Uh oh!
The ending is cute and I especially like the graphic of the scared lion. With so few words to confuse small ones, I'm sure they'll be reading this story again and again. Just don't get scared if they start buzzing like a bee...
I'm Jo Ann Hakola, The Book Faerie, bookworm and bookseller. I have been selling books since January of 2000. It's a homebased business and I sell online only. Here is my website: http:www.bookfaerie.com I offer free shipping stateside. It's a one woman endeavor, and I love working for myself. I have over 6,000 books online now. I do book reviews from a reader's point-of-view and try to spread the magic of reading.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Firewood
Q: How does burning firewood effect our environment?
Answer: According to Chimney Safety Institute of America that unlike the burning of fossil fuels like gas or oil, which many believe to be upsetting our climate for the worst, burning firewood releases no more harmful greenhouse gases than would be produced were the wood to simply rot on the forest floor. If we are responsible in the ways we select, cut, and burn our firewood, wood burning can actually be the correct choice for the environment too.
Q: How do I properly start a fire?
Answer: To start a fire you should start by placing some crumpled newspaper on the rack, then place some kindling wood or fat wood (preferred) surrounding the newspaper. Light the newspaper, allow it to burn itself out while catching the kindling wood (or fat wood) on fire. As the flames progress place a log in the fire, try to use thinner logs at first then build up to the larger pieces.
Q:How do I build a better fire?
Answer: Before lighting a fire, make sure the thermostat is turned down so air heated by the central furnace will not go up the chimney. The easiest and best fire for either a stove or fireplace is achieved with a mixture of softwoods for easy igniting with hardwoods for longer burning and good coaling qualities. A cardinal rule of fireplace management is to keep a thick bed for glowing coals that drop through. The coals yield a steady heat and aid in igniting fresh fuel as it is added. Keep the fire burning by adding small amounts of wood at regular intervals. A small, hot fire is much better than a large, roaring blaze because it burns more completely and produces less creosote.
Q: Should the wood be covered?
Answer: No, covering the firewood traps moisture, promotes mildew and attracts insects. Covering the wood should only be permitted if it will rain.
Q: Where should I store the wood?
Answer: You can store the wood outside or inside. It is best to let the fresh air get to the wood to keep it dry; only cover the wood if it is going to rain. If you can not store it outside that is O.K.! Storing wood inside will keep the wood dry as well as insect free. Many of our customers keep wood in a wood shed or outside on a wood rack.
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Q: How often should the chimney be cleaned?
This a tougher question than it sounds. The simple answer is: The National Fire Protection Association Standard 211 says, "Chimneys, fireplaces, and vents shall be inspected at least once a year for soundness, freedom from deposits, and correct clearances. Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs shall be done if necessary." This is the national safety standard and is the correct way to approach the problem. It takes into account the fact that even if you don't use your chimney much, animals may build nests in the flue or there may be other types of deterioration that could make the chimney unsafe to use.
The Chimney Safety Institute of America recommends that open masonry fireplaces should be cleaned at 1/4″ of sooty buildup, and sooner if there is any glaze present in the system. Factory-built fireplaces should be cleaned when any appreciable buildup occurs. This is considered to be enough fuel buildup to cause a chimney fire capable of damaging the chimney or spreading to the home.
Q. My fireplace stinks, especially in the summer. What can I do?
The smell is due to creosote deposits in the chimney, a natural byproduct of wood burning. The odor is usually worse in the summer when the humidity is high and the air conditioner is turned on. A good cleaning will help but usually won't solve the problem completely. There are commercial chimney deodorants that work pretty well, and many people have good results with baking soda or even kitty litter set in the fireplace. The real problem is the air being drawn down the chimney, a symptom of overall pressure problems in the house. Some make-up air should be introduced somewhere else in the house. A tight sealing, top mounted damper will also reduce this air flow coming down the chimney.
Would someone please tell me what kinds of wood are suitable for smoking?
The traditional woods for smoking are HICKORY and OAK. Here is a list of woods suitable for smoking:
ACACIA – these trees are in the same family as mesquite. When burned in a smoker, acacia has a flavor similar to mesquite but not quite as heavy. A very hot burning wood.
ALDER – Very delicate with a hint of sweetness. Good with fish, pork, poultry, and light-meat game birds.
ALMOND – A sweet smoke flavor, light ash. Good with all meats.
APPLE – Very mild with a subtle fruity flavor, slightly sweet. Good with poultry (turns skin dark brown) and pork.
ASH – Fast burner, light but distinctive flavor. Good with fish and red meats.
BIRCH – Medium-hard wood with a flavor similar to maple. Good with pork and poultry.
CHERRY – Mild and fruity. Good with poultry, pork and beef. Some List members say the cherry wood is the best wood for smoking. Wood from chokecherry trees may produce a bitter flavor.
COTTONWOOD – It is a softer wood than alder and very subtle in flavor. Use it for fuel but use some chunks of other woods (hickory, oak, pecan) for more flavor. Don't use green cottonwood for smoking.
CRABAPPLE – Similar to apple wood.
GRAPEVINES – Tart. Provides a lot of smoke. Rich and fruity. Good with poultry, red meats, game and lamb.
HICKORY – Most commonly used wood for smoking–the King of smoking woods. Sweet to strong, heavy bacon flavor. Good with pork, ham and beef.
LILAC – Very light, subtle with a hint of floral. Good with seafood and lamb.
MAPLE – Smoky, mellow and slightly sweet. Good with pork, poultry, cheese, and small game birds.
MESQUITE – Strong earthy flavor. Good with beef, fish, chicken, and game. One of the hottest burning.
MULBERRY – The smell is sweet and reminds one of apple.
OAK – Heavy smoke flavor–the Queen of smoking wood. RED OAK is good on ribs, WHITE OAK makes the best coals for longer burning. All oak varieties reported as suitable for smoking. Good with red meat, pork, fish and heavy game.
ORANGE, LEMON and GRAPEFRUIT – Produces a nice mild smoky flavor. Excellent with beef, pork, fish and poultry.
PEAR – A nice subtle smoke flavor. Much like apple. Excellent with chicken and pork.
PECAN – Sweet and mild with a flavor similar to hickory. Tasty with a subtle character. Good with poultry, beef, pork and cheese. Pecan is an all-around superior smoking wood.
SWEET FRUIT WOODS – APRICOT, PLUM, PEACH, NECTARINE – Great on most white or pink meats, including chicken, turkey, pork and fish. The flavor is milder and sweeter than hickory.
WALNUT – ENGLISH and BLACK – Very heavy smoke flavor, usually mixed with lighter woods like almond, pear or apple. Can be bitter if used alone. Good with red meats and game.
BBQ List members report that wood from the following trees is suitable for smoking: BAY, CARROTWOOD, KIAWE, MADRONE, MANZANITA, GUAVA and OLIVE. The ornamental varieties of fruit trees (i. e. pear and cherry) are also suitable for smoking.
Other Internet sources list the wood from the following trees as suitable for smoking: BEECH, BUTTERNUT, FIG, GUM, CHESTNUT, HACKBERRY, PIMIENTO, PERSIMMON, and WILLOW.
There are many trees and shrubs in this world that contain toxins to humans–toxins that can survive the burning process. Remember, you are going to eat the meat that you smoke and the smoke particles and chemicals from the wood and what may be on or in the wood are going to get on and in the meat. Use only wood for smoking that you are sure of. If you have some wood from a tree and know its name but don't know if it's good for smoking, ask the BBQ List. If no one's ever used that wood, DON'T use it.
It is beyond the scope of this FAQ to provide a complete listing woods that are unsuitable for smoking. If you have some wood and do not know what it is, DO NOT USE IT FOR SMOKING FOOD. Burn it in your fireplace but not your smoker.
List members report that ELM and EUCALYPTUS wood is unsuitable for smoking, as is the wood from SASSAFRAS, SYCAMORE and LIQUID AMBER trees.
Here are some more woods that you should not to use for smoking:
1 Never use lumber scraps, either new or used. First, you cannot know for sure what kind of wood it is; second, the wood may have been chemically treated; third, you have no idea where the wood may have been or how it was used. For all you know, that free oak planking could have been used in a sewage treatment plant.
2 Never use any wood that has been painted or stained. Paint and stains can impart a bitter taste to the meat and old paint often contains lead.
3 Do not use wood scraps from a furniture manufacturer as this wood is often chemically treated.
4 Never use wood from old pallets. Many pallets are treated with chemicals that can be hazardous to your health and the pallet may have been used to carry chemicals or poison.
5 Avoid old wood that is covered with mold and fungus that can impart a bad taste to your meat. If you have some good cherry wood (or other good smoking wood) that is old and has a fungus growth and you want to use it, pre-burn it down to coals before you put it into your smoker.


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I have been looking through the hardware compatibility list and see some familiar names, and names I've never heard of before. I want to replace a couple Foscam (or fake Foscam, I'm not sure) cameras and add a few more. Preferably of more professional quality. Monitoring parking lot, doors, front/back of building.
Not looking for someone to say "use this camera, it exactly fits your needs" but more of a suggestion of what I should be looking at or maybe which models/brands you're really happy with.
Running an older version of Zoneminder right now (1.25) and will be upgrading to current version as part of my project.
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I have used Dahua for years. Very happy with them. "IP cam talk " has a section for dahua cameras the guys review them and post pictures and videos.
I can't say much about the other brands because I have only used Dahua and a couple super cheapies which weren't that bad.
Dahua has some awsome PTZ cams.
I can't say much about the other brands because I have only used Dahua and a couple super cheapies which weren't that bad.
Dahua has some awsome PTZ cams.
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Any other camera recommendations, or is Dahua it? What did you end up using, @MKEbrew?
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Thanks for the recommendations. I ended up going with some Riolink RLC-422 dome cameras and mounted them using this Hikovision dome mount https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075ZGFKHZ/ Worked out pretty well. I was originally looking for some higher end cameras, but ended up settling on these and am pretty happy so far.
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Last Minute Linguine Laksa
That's how this "last minute laksa" came into being. I had no rice noodles in the house, but I had a half pound of leftover linguine. I had no lemongrass, but figured the lime would add enough citrus balance to the flavor. No bean sprouts in the fridge, but that didn't stop me either.
Using what was on hand, a steaming pot of fragrant spicy deliciousness was ready to serve within 30 minutes. Not exactly like you'd find it on the streets of Singapore, but so good and satisfying enough to quell those last minute laksa cravings.
If you have some bean sprouts and chopped cucumber on hand, they're good to add to the bowls when you add the cilantro. This recipe makes enough for 2 to 3 large bowls or 4 to 6 smaller bowls of the spicy soup. (If you don't like too much heat, cut back on the cayenne and chile paste.
2 tablespoons canola oil
12 ounces extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped onion
5 scallions, minced
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons Asian chile paste
3 cups vegetable stock
1 (13-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
8 ounces cooked linguine
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Lime wedges
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the tofu and stir-fry until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
Heat the remaining oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, cover and cook for 4 minutes to soften. Add the scallions, ginger, curry powder, coriander, and cayenne. Stir in the chile paste and stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Stir in the coconut milk, cooked linguine, and reserved tofu, and simmer until hot. Taste and adjust the seasonings. The amount of salt you need depends on the saltiness of your broth.
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A study of the factors influencing the successful development, implementation and operation of Community Information Systems in the NHS
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The factors that influence the ultimate level of success or failure of systems development projects have received considerable attention in the academic literature. Two particularly significant areas of interest have been the importance of applying best practice during systems development and the need to explicitly consider organisational issues to ensure a positive organisational impact. However, despite the existence of a well developed best practice literature and an emergent organisational issues literature, many projects still fail. The record of the NHS has been particularly poor in terms of the successful development and implementation of information systems and it was thought that this area would provide a fertile domain for information system research. Whilst the use of information systems in community healthcare has increased greatly over the last ten years the majority of existing research has been conducted in acute hospital environments with little attention devoted to the community sector. Consequently, this research project has two main aims: To identify the key best practice variables and areas of organisational impact associated with the development, implementation and use of a Community Information System (CIS) in National Health Service Trusts; and to examine the relationships between these two sets of variables and the system's resultant level of effectiveness. This research project has a number of positive methodological attributes in that it studies a homogenous organisational sector using a common type of information system and so minimises the potentially confounding influences of sector and system. In addition, the research design involves a three stage approach, combining both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. The research project has produced several key findings. A positive relationship was identified between the adoption of best practice and system effectiveness and similarly, there was a positive relationship between the level of organisational impact and system effectiveness. In order to ensure a positive organisational impact it was found that the successful treatment of key organisational issues is required. In addition, two new variables have been identified, user ownership and positive user attitudes, that play an important mediating role in ensuring system effectiveness. Finally, it was also recognised that the adoption of best practice variables had a dual role, directly influencing the level of perceived system effectiveness but also as a method of effectively managing organisational issues, user ownership and user attitudes. In summary, this study has emphasised the importance of adopting best practice and assessing and managing organisational impact during a community information system development project to ensure system success. These results will be of particular interest to practising IM&T Managers in the NHS and to the wider academic community. A series of practical recommendations are presented at the end of the thesis.


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Laser-powered aircraft shines in tests
A prototype aircraft powered solely by a ground-based laser has flown through test flights at NASA's Dryden Flight Research Center in California.
The plane, which has a wingspan of 1.5 metres and weighs just 300 grams, uses photovoltaic cells to convert the energy from the infrared beam into electricity to power a propeller.
The aim of the research is to develop aircraft that can fly at high altitude for indefinite periods. "The craft could keep flying as long as the energy source, in this case the laser beam, is uninterrupted," says Robert Burdine, at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center, who was laser project manager for the test.
"The aircraft could be used for everything from relaying cell phone calls to cable television or internet connections," says David Bushman, project manager for beamed power at Dryden. It could also be used for remote sensing of the Earth's surface or to monitor the atmosphere.
There are numerous projects developing long duration, high altitude aircraft, including balloons and solar-powered planes. But spokesman Jerry Berg, at Marshall, points out that solar-powered craft need to carry heavy batteries to remain aloft at night, while balloons are more difficult than airplanes to hold in one location.
Beam block
One potential problem for a plane powered by a ground-based laser is an interruption of the beam by another aircraft or its attenuation by clouds. Berg told New Scientist that this can be prevented by deploying multiple lasers on the ground, meaning if one is blocked the others can maintain the supply of power.
Such a distributed system would also mean that each individual laser could be less powerful, reducing any possible danger from the beams to other aircraft or birds.
The researchers switched off the laser beam during the indoor test flights, upon which the plane glided down to land. Berg says a laser-powered plane could offer the long duration benefits of a satellite, while also being easily recoverable for repairs or upgrading. It could also fly closer to the Earth the lowest feasible satellite orbit.
The next step for the team, which includes members from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, is to begin scaling up the plane. The prototype was created with weight in mind, being constructed from balsa wood and carbon fibre tubing and covered with cellophane-like film.
Missiles and satellites
Using lasers, or other energy beams, to power planes, missiles or even to launch satellites has been discussed for many decades. But it has not been until recently that the first tests were attempted.
In October 2000, a small elliptical projectile, the size of a softball was fired 70 metres into the air using a carbon dioxide laser. The test was conducted by the US military at the White Sands missile range in New Mexico.
And in June 2002, researchers from the Tokyo Institute for Technology, Japan, announced that they had used a laser to evaporate water off a tiny paper plane, forcing it forward.


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After interviewing several authors and filmmakers, it's only fitting to add some musical talent to the mix. Today's interview is with artist extraordinaire, Indi Tyton. We met during our first year of law school, but kept in touch even after she decided to leave school and go on to bigger and better things in the music industry. And after all this time, I have to tell you honestly–I LOVE her music.
1. Indi, I LOVE your jazzy tunes, soulful voice, and natural beauty. Who most influences your musical/ artistic style and why?
I come from a musical family, so I have always been surrounded by beautiful voices and music. 🙂 My grandmother sang Jazz for many years; I spent my early years driving from the Washington, DC area to Richmond, VA almost every weekend for my Dad's band practice; one of my aunts is a renowned Opera singer. I actually enjoy listening to almost all music genres. If I like the song, it doesn't matter.
2. As a songwriter and singer, which do you find most challenging, writing songs or performing them and why?
Definitely performing them! I am growing out of my shyness as far as singing. Sometimes I experience slight stage fright but it can be attributed to the fact that I am somewhat of a perfectionist, so if the first note that comes out of my mouth isn't "perfect", it makes me a bit nervous sometimes. 🙂 I know that over time, with more practice, I will get over it!
As far as songwriting, I am very melodic in my approach. My songs usually start with a melody that "comes to me" in my mind or if I write down some words to a new song, I work hard to establish the melody pronto. I also enjoy dancing very much, so for my next album, I plan to make more upbeat songs, where I can display some of my dancing abilities on my music videos. I feel like its going to help me get over the apprehension I have sometimes.
3. You and filmmaker, Deri Tyton, collaborate in music, film, and at home as parents. What is the best part of working side-by-side with your spouse on various projects? The most challenging?
The most exciting part about working with Deri on projects is seeing our ideas and hard work come into fruition. We both believe in each other's abilities, which is a real blessing. Now let me tell you, it is a challenge sometimes because we are both artists, pursuing our individual and joint "dreams", and since we are also parents, we often have scheduling conflicts yet we try really hard to not get in each other's way and help out as much as we can.
4. With so many talents (ie. singing, fashion designing, writing, dancing…) which are you most passionate about and what drives that passion?
At the end of day, I can truly say that my passion for music outweighs the rest. I am very blessed with talents, so many that sometimes I get a bit overwhelmed (yet very thankful to God for them). It actually took quite some time to figure out that I wanted to be a performing artist. Honestly, it wasn't until the summer before I got my first Master's degree (in Psychology) that I realized that the entertainment business was for me. Even then, I was so worried about becoming a "starving artist", and what my family and peers would say, and also not wanting to turn my back on my education, that it took me six years to really get serious about it.
What drives me now, is pleasing God by following the purpose that he has laid out for me. Also, having children really light a fire underneath me. I want my children to witness me really going after what I feel that I should be doing in my life, and I pray that they understand that true success is not in how much money you make but finding your true life's work and having the motivation and focus to actually go after it! I also want to show people that may feel like they waited too long to pursue their "passion", that its never too late, especially the parents out in the world. It's all about balance (haven't perfected it, but I'm taking steps towards it).
5. Where do you see yourself career-wise in ten years?
Ten years from now, I see myself still performing, ownership in a company that is a major player in the music and film industries, and also as a college professor, at least half time (maybe on-line if I have to travel a lot), teaching courses related to the entertainment industry. I love being an artist, and I also love being an academic person, and I want to be instrumental in grooming the next generation. 🙂
6. Which of your songs is your favorite and why? What do you want fans to feel most when they listen to it?
On my current album, Society's View, I do not have a "favorite" song per se, because they all hold a special place in my heart. It was my first full recording experience, I learned so much, and I will never forget the process. "Different Places" is actually the first song I ever wrote, so it definitely is up at the top. My favorite songs to sing are "Whatever Comes Our Way" and "It Hurts When I Breathe". I want my fans to get an introduction to an element of my singing style and I want them to really take the time to listen to messages in the songs on the album. I endured a lot to record "Society's View". Half of my album was recorded while being pregnant with my son, and the other half was recorded while I was pregnant with my daughter. I was very sick during the first four months of both pregnancies yet, I was to share a piece of myself with the world. I am very proud of the results!
Thank you for taking the time to chat with me, Indi. I must say that "Different Places" is my favorite! I also think it's phenomenal that you have Indi Tyton-branded merchandise on your website. Brilliant! I wish you and your family all the success life has to offer.
You can hear free samples of Indi's music on her website. You can also watch this five minute video of "Society's View":


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Tripp was always more than glad to donate blood when I (his little sister) asked him to.
Fast forward four years later to the accident – we lost Tripp, and Drew was badly injured. He used blood to aid in his recovery.
I feel the blood Tripp gave so willingly somehow came back around to save Drew.
Our family is sponsoring the second-annual "Tripp Weed Now I Can Be a Jerk Week" Jan. 24-31 to encourage folks to perform random acts of kindness to commemorate Tripp's birthday on Jan. 31.
Please consider giving blood to honor my big brother and my nephew – one pint of blood can help save up to three lives, and you never know who might need it!
This virtual blood drive will run for a whole month to allow plenty of time for folks to give.


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James Franco Back on "General Hospital"
Actor James Franco is making a conveniently timed return visit to "General Hospital."
ABC said Wednesday that Franco will appear on the soap opera Feb. 25 and Feb. 28.
Franco is co-hosting the Academy Awards ceremony on ABC with actress Anne Hathaway on Feb. 27.
The actor appears occasionally in the soap opera as an oddball artist named Franco. He made his first appearance in that "General Hospital" role in 2009, and returned for an episode June 30 this year.
He appeared in the movie "Eat Pray Love" this summer and is starring in the thriller "127 Hours."


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This is a great project. Please keep us posted as you proceed.
Paul,I will post some pictures of the fixture I made to hold the breech plugs as well as the breech plugs. I have to pull the plugs a few more times to ream and hone the choke out of the muzzle as well as finish drilling the powder chamber holes to the correct depth once I locate the touch holes and then to case color harden. I will be breeching up a couple more sets of barrels in a couple of months and will document the process in more detail. This first set was a lot of seat of the pants engineering.
Dave. Did you cut those barrels off above the forcing cones or did you make some plugs to fit the cones???
David R. - ainèt it great to be retired, with all that "just for me-time". LOL
Looks great. Did you make the standing breech? If so, from what?Best regardsRolf


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Tucked away, about 25 miles downstream of Cincinnati, rests an abandoned ghost ship. She's not actually Ohio's ghost ship, rather she's really Kentucky's Abandoned Ghost Ship. She's been slowly rusting away in a small creek, just a stone's throw from Cincinnati. She's only accessible by hiking across a field and paddling out to see it up close. What's so amazing is that it's virtually hidden behind trees, driftwood, and massive reeds. But, there she is, the Celt (though over the years she's gone by many names).
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Areas in London
London is divided into boroughs, each made up of several smaller areas called "wards", which are often grouped together and labeled after the nearest rail or tube line. From an accommodation perspective, Central London is quite expensive and as a result, many students and expats on a budget will find accommodation between zones 2-4. Generally speaking, the rent prices to the south of the River
Thames and where the over ground rail and buses are used as the main source of transportation, will be lower.
Areas In London
When moving to London, one of the first things you will realize is that the city is separated into a lot of different areas called boroughs. These boroughs are then divided into even smaller areas known as wards. Depending on which borough you live in, your life and experience with the city can be vastly different ranging from different subcultures and lifestyles to varying price ranges for rrentals, rooms, and house shares.
Generally speaking, though, London can be broken into 4 different areas: North, South, East, and West London based on where these regions are compared to the River Thames. Typically areas north of the Thames are more expensive so if you are moving to study in London you may find flat sharing to be cheaper in Southern London. Here's a quick guide to the different areas in London:
West London
When Westerners think of London, West London is typically what comes to mind. This is where Buckingham Palace and Hyde Park are located (and where tourists go to catch a glimpse of the Welsh Guards). West London is a very expensive area that includes areas like Notting Hill, Kensington, and Chelsea. If you are moving to London on a budget this is most likely not the area you want to look at. There are slightly more affordable areas in West London, though, including Fulham, Hammersmith, and Shepherd's Bush.
North London
North London can also be expensive but is generally cheaper than West London. Home to some of the classic neighbourhoods, North London is a great area to live in if you are moving with family. Areas like Camden and Highgate are beautiful, safe, and within range of great schools if you have children that will study in London. For a more affordable area in North London you can try Hackney or the iconic Finsbury Park area.
East London
If you're a budding artist, hipster, or simply fancy the alternative lifestyle while living in London, in the eastern regions is where you will want to find a room in London. Certain areas in East London can get quite expensive, especially around places like Shoreditch, but as the hipster subculture continues to grow in East London new places continue to pop up which provide affordable alternatives. If the artistic side of London is what you want, check out areas in Bethnal Green, Dalston, and Wapping.
South London
If you are moving to London on a budget, especially for those looking to study in London, South London may be where you want to spend your time looking for a room to share. The neighbourhoods in South London are newer than the iconic regions in Western London and typically come with a lower rental rate. Clapham, Battersea, and Wandsworth are all great places in South London to look into.
Regardless of which area you decide to stay in, with RoomMatesUK.com you can find rooms for rent in flatshares across London, which will help you reduce what you're paying for rent and utilities, and even more importantly – meet new flatmates to buddy up and share a flat with, providing a smoother transition for your move to London.
City of London:
known as "The Square Mile", it's the smallest borough in London and covers the business and financial district. As the central business area, most of the community in this borough is combined of local and expatriate professionals. Rich in history and cultural monuments and one of London's oldest Boroughs, the city of London offers many tourists locations such as St. Paul's Cathedral and the Barbican centre. Accommodation in this Borough is very expensive and limited.
· City of London local council website: www.cityoflondon.gov.uk
· Main stations in City of London: Liverpool Street, Blackfriars, Bank, Barbican, Cannon Street, Moorgate, St Paul's, Fenchurch Street, Aldgate.
Covering a substantial portion of Central London, the Borough of Westminster offers a busy atmosphere of mixed shopping, socializing and residential areas. With its many bars, restaurants, clubs, museums and Royal parks (Such as Hyde park and Regents park), this Borough represents the hectic, yet cosmopolitan, ambiance of London. appealing to students and professionals, the rents in Westminster are very high, although if offers lower rents within its borders in areas such as Westbourne Park,
Warwick Avenue, Maida Vale and St Johns Wood and Paddington.
· Westminster local council website: www.westminster.gov.uk
· Main stations in Westminster: Victoria, Paddington, Charing Cross, Barker Street, Covent Garden, Embankment, Oxford Circus, Leicester Square, Regent Street, St Johns Wood, Maida Vale, Hyde Park Corner.
A busy Borough with many central roads, vivid nightlife, shopping areas and markets, Camden offers a more bohemian feeling. Camden offers various accommodation possibilities, from areas rich in green spaces and village-like ambiance to the more "snobbish" locations. The rent costs soar or drop according to the specific location within Camden.
· Camden local council website: www.camden.gov.uk
· Main stations in Camden: King's Cross, Euston, Camden, Tottenham Court Road, Warren Street, Kentish Town, Holborn, Swiss Cottage, Belsize Park, Finchley Road, Hampstead, West Hampstead.
Popular for living, socializing and shopping, Islington offers many coffee shops, restaurants and bars along its Upper Street. The Borough also offers to the community the Farmers market, designer boutiques and the Angel shopping centre and cinema. Though the areas around Angel and Highbury are quite expensive to rent, many other parts of the Borough offer reasonable rent prices and good links to public transportation.
· Islington local council website: www.islington.gov.uk
· Main stations in Islington: Angel, Highbury & Islington, Archway, Arsenal, Holloway Road, Tufnell Park, Caledonian Road.
Tower Hamlets:
Covering the east of London from the first bend in the River Thames to the boarders of Hackney, the Borough's main attraction of social activity surrounds Shoreditch, Brick Lane, Canary Wharf, Stepney and Wapping. This area hosts a mixture of cultures, mainly situated in the neighborhood of Bethnal Green, and offers many markets, museums, parks and festivals as well as the monumental Tower of London and the Tower Bridge. Tower Hamlets provides good accommodation around Regent Campus as well as housing complexes overlooking the river.
· Tower Hamlets local council website: www.towerhamlets.gov.uk
· Main stations in Tower Hamlet: Canary Wharf, Bethnal Green, Mile End, Tower Hill, White Chapel, Shadwell,Stepney Green, Bow Road.
This Borough is not easily accessible by the tube system, and most public transportation within it is made by buses and trains. It is mainly a residential area which, although less favorable than other central boroughs, offers many lively locations such as Hackney Empire, markets and many green parks and open spaces. There are many reasonably prices accommodation possibilities in Hackney, though it is recommended to first plan the route by public transportation from and to central London.
· Hackney local council website: www.hackney.gov.uk
· Main stations in Hackney: Finsbury Park, Manor House, Old Street, Hackney Central, Clapton, StokeNewington, Stamford Hill, Dalston Kingsland, Hackney Wick, London Fields.
Kensington and Chelsea:
This Borough is rich in historic and architectural monuments and offers many groomed parks and lovely streets. Many of London's cultural sites are found in this Royal Borough including The Victoria and Albert Museum and the Science Museum. Accommodation in Kensington and Chelsea are expensive due to the prestigious reputation of the area, however many house shares can be found within large Victorian houses.
· Kensington and Chelsea local council website: www.rbkc.gov.uk
· Main stations in Kensington and Chelsea: Knightsbridge, Notting Hill Gate, Westbourne Park, South Kensington, High street Kensington, West Kensington, Fulham Broadway, Hyde Park Corner, Bayswater.
Hammersmith and Fulham:
Located on the main public transportation routes into and out of the capital to the west, this borough offers an easy access to the West-End as well as an abundant of theaters, cinemas, shopping centers and clubs. The population of Fulham is mainly of Londoners by nature, while Hammersmith's population is more divers and combined of different cultural groups. Some of the more popular areas for accommodation in Hammersmith and Fulham which are not so expensive are in Brook Green, Brackenbury and Ravenscourt park.
· Hammersmith and Fulham local council website: www.lbhf.gov.uk
· Main stations in Hammersmith and Fulham: Shepherds Bush, Parsons Green, Chiswick, Olympia, Fulham, Earls Court.
Lambeth is a popular, dynamic and divers borough which offers a mixture of commercial, residential, artistic and architectural locations. The bars and clubs in Brixton, the South Bank complex of galleries and theaters and the entertainment venues around the London eye provides a vivid atmosphere to this borough. Though some areas are considered to be wealthier, others suffer from poverty, so it is important to check first the safety of an area when searching for accommodation in Lambeth.
· Lambeth local council website: www.lambeth.gov.uk
· Main stations in Lambeth: Waterloo, Lambeth North, Vauxall, Oval, Stockwell, Brixton, Wandsworth Road, Clapham North/South/Common, Streatham Hill/Common, West Norwood, Tulse Hill.
Covering the area from the River Thames at London Bridge to the south, offering a pastoral ambiance across many "countryside" like areas. The main public transportation in Southwark is done by the over ground railway, which provide a short travel to London Bridge and Victoria. The renowned museums which reside in Southwark, including the Tate modern and the classical Dulwich Picture Gallery, makes it a favorable location for those with a passion to the arts. The accommodation in Southwark is generally cheaper than in many of the other central boroughs.
· Southwark local council website: www.southwark.gov.uk
· Main stations in Southwark: London Bridge, Elephant & Castle, Southwark, Borough, Bermondsey, Canada Water, Rotherhithe, South Bermondsey, East/North/West Dulwich, Queen's Road Peckham.
Though mainly serviced by the over ground railway, it is easily accessible to the City using the Docklands Light Railway. A less hectic borough than others, Lewisham offers many parks, markets and a more natural feeling. The accommodation in Lewisham is considerably cheaper than other boroughs, though the public transportation venues are not considered as the best for an easy access to the city center.
· Lewisham local council website: www.lewisham.gov.uk
· Main stations in Lewisham: Lewisham, New Cross, New Cross Gate, Brockley, Honor Oak Park, Forest Hill, Sydenham, Blackheath, Deptford, Beckenham Hill, Catford, Ravensbourne.
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ODA's goal is to respond to pesticide use complaints within 48 hours. If an investigation is initiated, it should be completed within 120 days. Submit a pesticide complaint form as soon after the incident as possible—or at a maximum within 30 days of the incident—when damage was first noticed. Complaints received after the 30-day period will be kept on file, but the department may not pursue action.
Please return your completed incident complaint form via email, postal mail, or fax. For a copy of the investigation file related to your complaint, please send a written request.
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Saint Ambrose (c.340-397), Bishop of Milan and Doctor of the Church
Commentary on St Luke's Gospel, 2, 26-27 (SC 45)
"Glorify the Lord with me" (Ps 34 [33]:4)
If only Mary's soul might dwell in us all to praise the Lord; if only Mary's spirit might dwell in us all to exult in God. If, physically speaking, there is only one Mother of Christ, Christ is the fruit of all of us through faith since every soul receives the Word of God provided it remains without fault, preserved from evil and sin, guarding its chastity in uncorrupted purity. For every soul to attain this state exalts the Lord just as Mary's soul exalted the Lord and as her spirit rejoiced in God her Saviour.
The Lord is indeed glorified, as you have read elsewhere: "Glorify the Lord with me" (Ps 34 [33]:4). Not that human words can add anything to the Lord but because he is growing greater in us. For "Christ is the image of God" (2Cor 4:4) and therefore the soul who does something righteous and holy glorifies that image of God in the likeness of which it has been created. Thus too, by glorifying it, the soul participates in a certain manner in its greatness and is raised up by it. It seems to reproduce this image in itself through the brilliant colours of its good works and to imitate it in a certain way by its virtues."


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Douban, reaching the white collar worker
Douban is one of the lesser known social medial platforms in China, that we first wrote about back in 2012. It's been around since 2005 and still enjoys widespread popularity amongst white collar workers. It has about 60 million registered and about 150 million unregistered users. In fact, one of the unique features of the network is the fact that users, who are not registered, can still enjoy 90% of the site's functionality.
Marketing on Douban offers some unique opportunities for brands targeting niche audiences and could present an interesting opportunity for certain companies. Of course, compared to Weibo, WeChat, Renren or Qzone, those are fairly small numbers but what sets Douban apart is the unique culture created by a core of dedicated users. Unlike Weibo, it appeals to white collar, sophisticated Chinese urbanites. According to Doctor Yang Bo, the founder of Douban, most of the users live in major big cities of China. They are office workers, artists, freelancers and students who share common interests in arts, culture and lifestyle.
Douban is a truly unique Chinese social media phenomenon which can be loosely described as a sophisticated hybrid of Amazon's book reviews, IMDB.com, Blogger, MySpace, Pandora and Pinterest wrapped up into one platform.
The main core of the site is its communities grouped into:
- Books section, where people review and discuss books and can buy them directly from Chinese version of Amazon. This is one of the revenue sources for Douban;
- Movies section. This one is similar to imdb.com (which is periodically blocked in China) and is the main forum for movie reviews and latest gossip. Here users can book tickets and even book seats in cinemas nearby;
- Music section is, perhaps, the most popular one and it provides a platform for young musicians to post and promote their works. It is somewhat similar to what MySpace is all about these days;
Another part of the site features Groups which are, in turn, categorized by interests such as fashion, entertainment, photography, technology or lifestyle.
The City section features various events nearby, such as festivals, exhibitions, film screenings, theater performances etc. There is a section for people willing to get together for games, group shopping, dating or any other other local activity.
Douban.FM is a music streaming service. In its structure and functionality it is similar to Pandora. It streams music that matches listener's taste based on his/her history of favoring or skipping tracks.
In its latest attempt to generate more revenue, Douban has added a section simply called Stuff (which is still in beta). It is all about discovering and shopping for cool things but it is quite unlike a bazaar style of Taobao. Items can be reviewed by users, favored, added to wish list or a shopping card and purchased. The Stuff section is somewhat a fresher and more sophisticated version of an online shopping site targeting buyers looking for individual style and less focused on searching for the cheapest bargains.
In the past, Douban has been criticized for slow user base growth as well as for failing to properly monetize its service by restricting its ads. It is true that advertising options are somewhat limited on the community pages with very little screen real estate dedicated to ads. Also, those spots tend to be quite expensive selling between 15 to 20 RMB per CPM, an order of magnitude higher than on comparable sites.
With the addition of the new Stuff section, Douban seems to have found a potentially lucrative formula to keep its distinct and sophisticated character and yet take advantage of the desire of the urban elite, its main user base, to express their individuality through buying unique things.
Douban seems to be one of the most underrated Chinese social media sites with great potential. Besides the obvious option of promoting products thorough its new Stuff section, marketing on Douban should be an excellent option for a more sophisticated promotion campaign targeting upscale urban consumers through its communities and groups platform.
Several high visibility brands have also established what is called a brand stations on Douban. One example is of Adidas that features its collections but also actively promoting the brand through completions and events.
Douban, being a one of a kind social media site in China, is often overlooked by Companies as an alternative venue to appeal to increasingly sophisticated big city based users and can be effectively used to target niche sectors of the Chinese online community.


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Android Auto platform
To strengthen the Android platform, Google has launched Android Auto, a platform for the car where users can just mirror their smartphone's screen on the car's screen. Android Auto supports Google Maps and is completely voice-enabled so you can run it via voice commands.
A driver can connect his or her phone to the car and reply to messages get on mobile with voice, play music and use the car's dials and buttons to control the apps running on his phone.
"Android Auto is contextually aware to give you the right information when you need it, completely voice-enabled so you can keep you hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road," Google's Patrick Brady added.
Google is alos planning to bring some apps to Android Auto such as Songza, Pandora, and other radio and music streaming apps. Also. it is expected to release SDK for Android Auto which will be essential for music apps and messaging support.
Google had 40 partners including Bentley, Ferrari, Audi, Ford, Nissan, Mazda, Suzuki, Skoda, Honda and others also.
New Television Set-Box, Android TV
Google introduced a new television set-box called Android TV that helps smartphones and tablets to perform different tasks like Video searching, controlling playback and Video Game. Android TV comes with Voice control, similar to devices like the Roku, Amazon's Fire TV and Apple TV and also having Google Search on your television.
It can be controlled by a smartwatch, as well as Android mobile devices. "TVs are fast becoming smarter and more connected," said Dave Burke, a Google executive.
The system's menu consists of different icons along with rows and also includes full Google Cast support. The company has also introduced Backdrop for setting custom themed screen images while you're not watching TV or playing games.
CNet says: Google launched its initial try at the television in 2010 with Google TV, a separate software package that promised easy access to television listings and full access to the Web on a TV. That effort fell flat. The company tried again last year with Chromecast, a dongle that plugs into a television and relies on a computer, tablet, or smartphone to transmit music, video, or photos to the device. Chromecast's success is unclear.
Masable says: This allows the user to, for example, speak a query like "find Oscar nominated actors"; then, a selection of viewable content will show on the screen, fitting the parameters of your spoken query. The function works to surface content like live television shows, videos on Google Play and on YouTube.
Android One mobile platform for India
Google has launched an Low-cost Android smartphone named Android One priced at less than USD 100 (INR 6,000). It comes with 4.5-inch screen, an FM radio, dual SIM, and an SD card.
"We are working with many partners, We are going to be launching Android One around the world, but will launch in India first in the fall of this year," Google senior vice president Sundar Pichai said, including Micromax and Karbonn, brands that are not well-known in the U.S. but which have significant market share in India.
NDTV Gadgets says: It will also help Google and its partners push updates to Android devices, with optimised stock Android experiences being replaced by new ones. With OEMs using the Android One platform, Google will also be able to ensure a minimum set of standards for smartphones.
The Android One initiative works with smartphone makers and others in the "ecosystem" to pool resources and standardize hardware platforms to provide "turnkey solutions" for making handsets, elaborated Pichai.
GSM Arena says: The Android One program guarantees that the phones that come out of it will run on the most recent Android release, as Google will push updates to those phones similar to the way it handles GPE devices.
Android Wear, The OS for smartwatches
Google rolled out its Android Wear operating system which supports some limited health applications. It includes Accelerator and Sensors for measuring steps and hearth rate of the user.
Android wear supports Google map helpful in finding where you want to go, and get directions. It also allows user to play music along with a set of controls for playing, pausing, and moving between tracks.
Venture Beat says: Google announced a new Samsung phone, the Gear Live, that runs Wear. Also the LG G-Watch, which also runs Wear, will be available in the Play store today. Another watch, the round Moto watch from Motorola, will be available later this summer.
The watch can display phone calls being recieved on the user's Android phone, then give the wearer an option to skip the call, or to send and SMS saying "I'll call you back."
In general, upward swipes are used to move from function to function on the watch, and sideways swipes are used to move about within an app.
Google Fit Health Data Platform
Google unveiled its Google Fit Health data platform to compete with Apple's HealthKit platform, and Samsung's SAMI platform. The platform will be used for collecting health related data like heart rate, steps taken, and blood sugar level from smartwatches and other mobile devices.
The company is also planning to release a set of Google Fit APIs to app developers, that can manage and combine multiple types of health data. The Google Fit API will allow app makers to present "a complete picture of the user's fitness," as Google says it.
Venture Beat says: Google says that Nike FuelBand plans to publish the user health data it gathers to the Google Fit platform, which will allow apps to integrate that fitness and health data.
Nike has been working closely with Apple on integration with the HealthKit platform, so it was a mild surprise that FuelBand will play nice with Google Fit, too.
Adidas is also developing a line of sensor-based health wearables that will integrate with the Google Fit platform.
Google stresses that users will have full control over what apps use their health data.
Tech First Post says: Fit functions similarly to recently introduced services from Apple and Samsung. The tracking and analysis of health information is expected to be a big driver for smartwatches and other sensor-laden devices this year.
While Samsung unveiled the Sami platform last month and Apple recently announced the HealthKit at WWDC, Google ha snow played its cards to stay at par with its competitors. Rumours around the Fit had started emerging earlier this month. Earlier report had revealed it 'would allow a wearable device that measures data like steps or heart rate to interface with Google's cloud-based services, and become part of the Google Fit ecosystem.'
Mashable says: By using sensors on mobile devices and wearables — like Google's smartwatch collection — users will be able to have a better handle on their various health and fitness-related data to give better recommendations. For example, weightloss app Noom (an early partner of Google Fit) can combine workout data, your weight in real-time (it works with the Withings smart scale) and your eating habits, it monitors your activity and makes suggestions (i.e. when your cookie habit is getting too high, it will intervene).
Other partners include Nike+, LF, Adidas, Basis, Runtastic, RunKeeper, Polar, HTC and Motorola.
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This is a story about a baby skunk who becomes sweet smelling by eating in a rose garden.
He is not accepted by his family and decides to run away from home and start a new life.
Read this story to find out what happens to Ambrose and why he becomes a hero.
Chapter 1. The animal 'Garden of Eden'.
Through some of the most rugged and scenic portions of old Virginia there wanders a small stream, lazily flowing slowly on its way to the river and finally to the sea.
Very few people see this unpolluted and primitive segment of the State.
It remains one of the few beauty spots of nature not overrun by well meaning, but careless people.
Here wildlife and wild flowers thrive the way mother nature intended them to.
Each one living a life without fear or even a thought of man and the troubles and problems he brings with him.
An animal 'Garden of Eden' for those four footed creatures lucky enough to be born there and live their lives there.
Deer and chipmunks played side by side not seeking to harm one another.
Almost any bird or beast native to the Atlantic coast was to be found there.
The woods resounded with the happy chirps and calls of contented residents.
The ponds formed by the stream teemed with life, crawfish, frogs, tadpoles and the creek itself supported fish of many sizes and varieties.
Near the creek, in a den under some rocks, mother skunk was nursing her brood of six little boy and girl skunks.
You may think of a skunk as some horrid smelling creature and you are indeed right if you annoy one. On the other hand, if you choose not to irk them, you would find them friendlier than the neighbour's kitten.
They are not naturally aggressive.
They are strictly a no-no for the fox and wolves who would seek to prey upon them for their supper. Consequently, they are friendly to all, wandering at their leisure.
Only those who live near civilisation have learned to fear man who might seek to deprive them of their handsome fur pelts.
Now having set the scene, I suspect that you have already guessed that the hero, or villain, of this story, you will have to be the judge of that, is a skunk.
You are right, the smallest and last of the litter that we told about living near the stream.
Our hero, or I shall at least call him that until something different is proven, is a boy skunk and his name is Ambrose.
You may think that Ambrose is a rather odd name for a skunk and so do I, but his mother named him for a logical reason.
You will understand after this brief explanation.
Mrs Skunk had named her first five sons and daughters and then she counted noses and there were six of them.
The sixth one, nose that is, looked to her just like a rose bud about to blossom.
She should know as there was a dense patch of wild roses right next to her burrow home.
She decided to name this one Rose, but she did not want one of her boys stuck with the name Rose, Rosie, Rosabella, Rozalle or anything like that.
She consulted with the Wise Old Owl in the hollow tree and he suggested the name Ambrose, from then on Ambrose was his name.
Now we have the hero, but no story, so without further delay let us proceed to the next episode.
Chapter 2. The sixth baby skunk gets his name.
It did not take many days before the small skunks were playing near the mouth of the cave, in the warm sunshine, trying to catch grasshoppers, bugs, worms or ants.
Early in life they learned that bees were a no-no and were left to buzz around where they pleased.
The neighbours were civil to them, but did not encourage their own children to play with the skunk family, so they mostly played and romped by themselves.
They rapidly became stronger and more venturesome.
Some of the bigger brothers and sisters were going down to the brook to catch tadpoles and frogs for their supper.
Ambrose being the smallest had to content himself with playing in his own front yard.
One day, while his brothers and sisters were down by the brook, he ventured into a rose thicket.
Only one as small as he could have evaded the thorns and briers of this beautiful rose garden.
He made his way to a small open spot where he could lie and bask in the sun, looking up at the blue skies through the rose petals.
There were many bees, but Ambrose left them alone and they looked upon him as a friend.
There were ants, bugs and worms, the skunk's favourite foods were abundant.
It was not long before Ambrose had swallowed an inquisitive ant.
The ant had tried to investigate this mysterious stranger who invaded the ants private domain.
This ant tasted different than the other ants that Ambrose had eaten before.
The reason was this ant lived exclusively on rose petals and consequently he tasted like a rose petal.
Ambrose liked the taste and he ate more ants and more ants; more bugs, worms and slugs all tasting like rose petals.
All summer long Ambrose grew and grew and found it harder to get through the briar patch to his favourite dining spot.
He managed, because he was crazy about rose petal eating bugs.
Gradually Ambrose himself began to smell like a rose.
Such a tragedy is hard to be imagined, a skunk smelling like a rose; unthinkable, but that is what it was.
His Mother was about to disown him; his brothers and sisters would have nothing to do with him.
They would not play with him; he grew sad and despondent, so finally he decided to run away from home.
He was still pretty small and his little legs would not carry him far.
He was determined, so he came up with the ideal solution to that problem; he would ride down the little stream on a log until he came to a place where they would not mind a skunk that smelled like a rose.
Chapter 3. Ambrose leaves home
Ambrose waited and watched for two days before a suitable means of transportation came floating downstream.
He was set for his journey when the broken tree bole came drifting along.
When it touched the bank Ambrose scrambled aboard without even saying goodbye to his mother. He settled down to what was to be a long tiresome and uneventful trip.
He did meet a family of skunks, but once they got a whiff of the aroma surrounding him, they raced off in the opposite direction.
After two days and nights of floating downstream, Ambrose was feeling the pangs of hunger.
He kept an eye out for a likely place to get something to eat and came upon a rose garden. Ambrose did not know that he had reached the outskirts of a large town, that this was a cultivated and planted rose garden.
It had a rose gardener and belonged to a very wealthy owner.
The little brook wandered through the rose garden by design.
Anyway, by this time, Ambrose was so hungry; he would have gotten off at the foot of the Washington Monument if he thought there were ants there.
This place looked just like the place he was searching for.
He was busily mopping up ants and slugs when he was spotted by the gardener, who placed a basket over him.
The gardener then ran as if his life was threatened.
He went inside and called the Wildlife Service, which had a man newly stationed in the area.
Shortly after the Ranger arrived, and after donning gloves and a mask, he extracted Ambrose from under the basket.
He placed a collar around his neck, took him a mile or two up the creek and turned him loose. The collar around his neck, which he tried hard to remove, had an electronic chip inside.
The Wildlife Service was keeping track of the skunks in the area and Ambrose was the first one to be caught and collared.
He had to have a name, a rather unusual name of seven letters so the Service could keep track of him and the name, Ambrose, was chosen.
Now officially, by the authority of the state of Virginia, Ambrose really became Ambrose.
Ambrose saw immediately, when he was turned loose, exactly where he was; he had floated down the same stream.
He could not forget the enormous rose garden where he had been captured.
He settled down by the brook and waited for a log to come floating by so he could once again reach the garden. He was sure he had learned his lesson and could easily hide from the gardener who had caught him.
On the third day, a suitable log came along and Ambrose managed to climb on.
He was tired and sleepy as he had watched for a log continuously for three days; he cuddled up in a crotch and went sound asleep.
During the night he passed through the garden and never knew it.
When he finally awoke, he was floating down the middle of the Potomac River.
Meanwhile, the Ranger who was monitoring the signal from his collar was at a complete loss. The first few days there had been very little movement from his first subject, namely Ambrose.
Now his tracking device showed him miles away, in the middle of the Potomac River; a skunk swimming like that did not make sense.
The signals were growing fainter and more distant with the passing of every minute, soon he would be out of signal range entirely.
The Ranger could not let that happen; he got into his Patrol car and started in the direction of the signal from Ambrose's transmitter.
The signals were coming in stronger and he knew he was closing in on his quarry.
Chapter 4. Ambrose becomes a hero.
The log that Ambrose was riding on became lodged on some rocks in the River.
Luckily Ambrose was not too far from shore.
He saw that there was no other way to reach the bank, so he plunged in the water and bravely paddled to shore.
Skunks are not noted for their swimming ability, but in case of necessity they can do it.
Again, basking in the sun to dry himself, Ambrose was discovered by a small boy and his mother.
She had stopped the car to take a few pictures.
They saw the collar around Ambrose's neck and they thought he was someone's pet.
They put him in their car hoping to somehow reunite him with his master.
He was so clean and smelled so sweet.
They had no idea that they had an almost full grown skunk in the car with them!
Two hoodlums, just having pulled a job in Pittsburgh, were on their way home by the back roads when their car broke down.
It was near where the little boy's mother had parked.
Seeing the car they knew that whoever owned it would soon be back.
They crouched down on the floor in the back and waited.
Before the boy's mother could start the car one of the thugs threatened to harm them if they made any trouble.
They did not make any trouble so one of the men got in the front seat and they all drove away.
The Ranger who was following the signals was completely baffled again.
He had been right on the trail of Ambrose and now he was rapidly getting farther away; he accelerated his car.
The thugs did not wish to drive so fast as to get mixed up with the Police.
The Ranger was soon in sight of the car; he knew then that Ambrose was in the car.
Imagine the surprise of the lookout when he discovered an official car of some kind was following them. They dodged and dived into every side road in a vain effort to shake the pursuer.
It was no use as Ambrose's collar signalled every turn.
The Ranger did not know that there were crooks in the car; he just wanted Ambrose back and in his woods where he belonged.
The crooks turned into a blind lane and the Ranger was right behind them.
The car stopped, but these were old experienced criminals; they threatened their hostages. The Ranger, taken back by this sudden turn of events, was forced to play a passive role in this exciting drama.
He thought if he could make it back to his car radio, he could call for assistance. Meanwhile, Ambrose was crouched on the floor by the driver's seat, paying little attention to the theatrics of the humans involved in the whole affair.
He always suspected they were odd anyway.
The driver started to get out of the car to stop the Ranger phoning for help.
He made the unpardonable mistake of stepping on one of Ambrose's toes.
Ambrose was now a fully fledged skunk and he retaliated with full force.
In a closed car such an attack amounted to almost murder.
The two thugs, as well as the boy and his mother, made an unceremonious exit from the vehicle.
The Ranger, who was familiar with skunks, was able to overcome the thieves and he bound them. He called the Sheriff, who arrived shortly with a change of clothes for the victims.
They cleaned up by the river and the crooks were taken away.
The Pittsburgh Police Department had a miniature badge made proclaiming Ambrose an Honorary Policeman and attached it to his collar.
The little boy's grandfather was the owner of the rose garden and when he found out about this he had the Ranger release Ambrose in the rose garden.
He gave instructions to the gardener not to ever bother him again.
The End
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