Grazing Weeds with Sheep
It is a well-known fact that cows and horses favor grasses, while sheep and goats tend to prefer leafy forbs, including most species of invasive weeds. When you hear about using livestock as a tool to control invasive weeds, it usually involves using sheep and goats to graze the weeds. The most unique part of our work is that we emphasized using horses to trample weeds--and more importantly--to manipulate the soil surface to favor germination of new grasses and other non-weedy forage plants. However, since we knew that sheep and goats favored weeds so much, it seemed logical to raise a few dedicated weed eaters.
For our community weed control project, we used grant funds to purchase fencing supplies. The livestock and supplementary feed were paid for by individuals in the program. We bottle-fed six bum lambs and later acquired two goats to add to our weed-eating flock. One concern I had is that projects like this tend to spend a lot of money to prove what is already well-known, that sheep and goats eat weeds. Then people get busy with their lives and the program fades out, but the weeds keep growing.
I was determined that our project would not suffer the same fate, that it would keep growing, to establish a sustainable program for grazing the weedy lots around our little town. Yet, here I am three years later writing the epitaph for our sheep and goats project. We learned a lot about sheep and goats and grazing weeds, but ultimately ran out of time to deal with it, just like everyone else. The key difference is that we have continued to expand our program of weed control with the horses. Here is a summary of our lessons learned with sheep and goats:
- Weed Preferences: When we weaned our lambs off the bottle and turned them loose on tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) and spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa), that's all they wanted to eat. They selectively ate the weeds and hardly touched the grasses at all. Of course the weeds grew back from the roots, but then they had to compete with all the taller grass. Over time this weakens and kills out the weeds.
However, after keeping some of our sheep over the winter and feeding them hay, it was difficult to train them back to eating the weeds. Presumably the miroflora in their digestive systems adapted to alfalfa and grass, while losing preference for weeds. We fenced them into heavily weed-infested plots in an attempt to retrain them to the weeds, but at best they seemed to eat the grass and weeds about equally. That might be okay, but not as desirable as when they just ate the weeds.
- Goats: For one year our project included two male pigmy goats. One of the goats was never neutered, and it absolutely stank. The other goat didn't smell much at all, but it had a driving homing instinct to return to its former owner (who fed it donuts). It could escape from just about any fence we put it in. While educational, we really didn't enjoy the goats and we finally butchered them both.
- Infrastructure: Sheep and goats require lots of infrastructure to keep them in and neighborhood dogs out. Throughout our project the fencing always cost more than the value of the sheep it contained.
With the aid of grant funds we purchased 300 feet of ElectroNet fencing from Premier1 and used it with a solar fence charger. The ElectroNet fencing was very effective, just time-consuming to move around in our terrain of dry, rocky slopes or occasionally brushy pastures. Much of the town still has old sheep wire fences in place, at least on one or two sides of pastures, so we used those where ever possible to make bigger pastures with less work.
Through the winter we kept the sheep at home in an ElectroNet pen, feeding them hay on barren ground that needed more organic matter in the soil. (Horses are more effective at working the organic matter into the soil.) When the charging system wasn't working properly the sheep became increasingly bold pushing on the fence, until they just hopped right over it. By the time we fixed the fence so it was properly charged, the sheep knew they could jump over it any time they wanted to. We could no longer use the ElectroNet fencing unless we started over with new bum lambs.
What we really needed was a permanently-fenced enclosure where we could keep a flock of sheep through the winters without worrying about fence maintenance. We spent $500 of grant money and more than $500 of our own money to build a small, but first-class winter pasture for the sheep. A neighborhood dog still got into the pasture and fatally wounded one of the sheep.
- Economics: The bum lambs only cost $5 each, but these were all runts and culls, small and/or unbreedable. We spent about $35 per lamb for milk replacer and bottle fed them several times daily for six weeks. After all that work, and after moving fences all summer, the going price at the sale ring in the fall was less than $50 each. We decided it would be far more economical to butcher the lambs as needed for our own use than to sell them. To make the program economically sustainable I think we would have needed a breedable flock of specialty sheep, so that the off-spring and possibly the wool could be marketed at a profit. As mentioned above, the fencing always cost more than the value of the sheep it contained.
Concluding Thoughts: Sheep and goats definitely eat weeds, but these animals are not a practical method of weed control for most landowners, unless the necessary infrastructure (and lots of it) is already in place.
Nevertheless, weed control with livestock is still viable--if you can overcome the problem of perception. People assume that to control weeds with livestock you must get animals like sheep and goats that will EAT the weeds. But sheep and goats can eat every weed and still fail to trample in the critical seeds and organic matter needed to stimulate desirable range plants. The important point is to focus on the plants you want, more than the plants you don't want.
Our work with horses indicates that it is not neccessary to eat the weeds at all. It is just as good to trample them down, and even more important to trample organic matter and seeds into the soil to stimulate desirable range plants to better compete with the weeds.
Grazing Weeds with Sheep
-The Full Story-
In 1998-2000 the Concerned Citizens of Pony received three "Educator Team Grants" from the Alternative Energy Resources Organization totaling $2,100 to involve local kids in sustainable agriculture. The focus of our projects is on weed control using trampling with horses and grazing with sheep. Grant funds covered the capital costs of buying, building, and moving fences for the projects. The cost of the animals and feed was covered by participants in the project.
In April of 1999 participants in the sheep grazing project obtained seven bum lambs from the Montana State University Experiment Station at Red Bluff for $5 each. The lambs were one or two days old when we got them, and one died almost immediately. We bought milk replacer formula and bottle fed the remaining lambs for about six weeks until they were weaned and eating weeds.
During the summer we moved the sheep through several tansy (Tanacetum vulgare) and spotted knapweed (Centaurea maculosa) patches around town. With the aid of grant funds we purchased 300 feet of ElectroNet fencing from Premier1 and used it with a solar fence charger we bought for the horse project. The ElectroNet fencing is very effective at keeping the sheep in and dogs out.
We already knew that sheep ate weeds, but we had no idea how voracious their appetite was! The sheep selected most of the weeds in each pasture, allowing light to better reach the grasses. They ate very little of the grass. The biggest problem we ran into was that the sheep demolished the weeds so quickly that we had to move the fences around a lot. Premier1 claims that it only takes a matter of minutes to set up the ElectroNet fencing, and that is true on flat ground with good soil, but all of our test sites were on steep, rocky ground. Moving 300' of fence and the charger took one adult and two kids at least two hours per move.
We were very enthusiastic about establishing a long-term weeds control program in this community with sheep, but the greatest obstacles towards making this project truly sustainable were time and money. Later in the season we increased the size of the sheep pens by moving the critters to parts of town where there was permanent sheep fencing already in place. We were able to utilize the existing infrastructure for two or three sides of the pens and fill in the open sides with the ElectroNet fencing. By making bigger pastures we only had to move fence about every third week, instead of weekly.
To make the weeds grazing project more time sustainable we concluded we would need to establish permanent fences all the way around the pastures so that moving the sheep would be as easy as herding them out of one pasture and into another.
To achieve a truly successful long-term weeds control project we would have to make the sheep project financially sustainable as well. The bum lambs only cost $5 each, but these were all runts and culls, small and/or unbreedable. We spent about $35 per lamb for milk replacer and bottle fed them several times daily for six weeks. After all that work, and after moving fences all summer, the going price at the sale ring in the fall was less than $50 each. We decided it would be far more economical to butcher the lambs for our own use than to sell them.
Three of the lambs were butchered in the fall. The other three were kept over winter to aid with reclamation projects on disturbed soils. Grass seed was spread on the ground, and alfalfa hay was fed to the sheep in a different spot each day. The sheep picked through the hay, taking what they wanted and scattering the rest to protect the seeds. On warm winter days the ground thawed and the sheep pushed the seeds into the soil with their hooves. After comparing those plots to the plots worked by the horses, we concluded that horses were more effective at manipulating the soil.
The 1999 project also included two male pigmy goats. One of the goats was never neutered, and it absolutely stank. The other goat didn't smell much at all, but it had a driving homing instinct to return to its former owner (who fed it donuts). It could escape from just about any fence we put it in. We finally butchered them both.
Eventually the sheep out-grew the portable electric fence, so they were able to jump over it at will. Therefore, through the summer of 2000, we kept the sheep in a permanently fenced tansy patch north of town. There was much more tansy than sheep in the pasture, however, so it was hard to tell at times whether or not they were really making a difference. Nevertheless, the blooms were almost completely eliminated within the pasture, so that was significant.
Shearing the sheep proved to be another maintenance challenge. We tried to link up with other sheep producers in the area so that we could get our animals sheared at the same time as theirs. However, the shearing dates came and went two years in a row, and we were never included in the process. Our sheep were more wool than meat! In desperation, we sheared one of our sheep with a pair of scissors. Besides taking hours to do a job that should take minutes, that sheep was an embarrassment for months until its wool coat evened out a little.
We finally bought a pair of sheep shears off the internet, but the blades were incredibly dull, so it still took three hours to shear one sheep. Then I bought some new blades, with the intent to get the original set sharpened for back-up. The new blades helped, but it still took more than an hour to shear one sheep. Then we realized that the sheep shears were not sheep shears after all, but horse clippers. I think the electric motor was about dead by the time we finished our little flock. Another learning experience, I guess!
Still, we had dreams of figuring out the sheep business and eventually breeding our own stock. From the original flock of six lambs only the black-faced Petunia was breedable. Black-faced lambs are usually culled because they tend to be smarter at escaping... a very true prediction! We purchased a ram (Martin) from a girl in 4-H, with the hope of breeding Petunia, but she never did become pregnant. Petunia later died after being severely wounded by a neighborhood dog that crawled under our very expensive "dog-proof" fence.
We were having doubts about our ability to sustain the sheep program already, and that event just helped us to acknowledge that we should terminate the sheep project, and focus all our efforts into weeds control with the horses.
The horses required much less fencing than sheep or goats, and were more effective for our purposes of trampling weeds and manipulating the soil surface to favor germination of desirable range plants. Acquiring horses of our own in the spring of 2001 meant that we were more directly involved with that part of the program anyway, and had less time available to deal with the sheep.
Through the summer of 2001 our neighbors kept Martin and Moe, our last remaining sheep, in their pasture and tansy patch, partly to eat the weeds, but also to provide company for their horse. We butchered Moe in the fall and Martin a year later.
Links to Notable Sheep Sites
Thirteen Mile Lamb & Wool Company
Here is an innovative sheep operation, raising hormone free and predator-friendly lamb and wool products near Belgrade, Montana. The Thirteen Mile Farm is a certified predator-friendly operation because they do not kill any coyotes, bears, or other predators that prey on their livestock. Losses to predators account for only a few percent of the total losses on most ranches. Weather and accidents are much bigger problems.
Ranchers Becky Weed and Dave Tyler make their operation profitable through a value-added approach. They get a higher price for their lamb meat because the animals are range-fed without hormones or antibiotics, and because of the predator-friendly status.
Weed and Tyler also sell tanned skins, woven blankets and locally-made sweaters, all from the hides and wool off their own farm. For more information be sure to check out the Thirteen Mile Lamb & Wool Company website.
Innovative Uses for Wool
Raw wool is a useful soil amendment. It can be mixed with soil or used as a mulch for its water holding capability, or laid out in long snake-like rolls for erosion control. Wool contains 50% carbon, 17% nitrogen, and 4% sulfur, plus phosphorus, protein, lysine, methionine, arginine, and keratin. 1.1 pounds of wool is the equivalent of 1 pound of chemical nitrogen, but in an organic, usable form. Super fine wools with 12-18 crimps per inch can break down within a single season making the nutrients available to plants. Super fine wools bind with soil particles and hold up to three times their volume in water, useful to capture and hold moisture longer through the growing season.
Coarse wool (thicker, usually with 4-11 crimps per inch) also breaks down into useful plant nutrients, but it doesn't bind to the soil particles as well and the process of decay takes longer. For innovative garden and erosion control products from wool be sure to check out the source of this information: Eweniquely Organic Wool Products
Other Good Sheep Links
Mid-States Wool Growers Cooperative Association
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Dmitri Arhip has been ruled out for up to six months after suffering an Achilles injury in last Friday’s pre-season defeat to Bath.
The Moldovan left the Recreation Ground on crutches, with tests over the weekend confirming a ruptured Achilles tendon.
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About the Engineers Without Borders 2005-06 Honduras project Engineers Without Borders
The Syracuse University and SUNY ESF Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) traveled to Honduras over the 2005-2006 winter break. Their project combined trail reconstruction with mapping in Pico Bonito National Park. Covering 100,000 hectares of unique ecosystems, Pico Bonito National Park is the second largest national park in Honduras. Much of this area is covered by densely covered forest. These forests combine with the rough natural landscape to be home to amazing waterfalls, wildlife species and multiple ecosystems.
The Rio Cangrejal is the river that forms the eastern side of the park as well as where we stayed for the duration. Pepe Herrero is a popular businessman, political figure and environmentalist in Honduras who has been know for helping organizations that study in the park. He has also been kind enough to lend the EWB his river house which lies on the Rio Cangrejal and 30 minutes outside on La Ceiba. The road that goes up to the river house and beyond was washed out from hurricane Mitch in 1998. You can still see remnants from how amazingly high the river water flowed during the hurricane.
Pico Bonito has been threatened by low funds, illegal logging and questionable farming techniques. The rivers have bee proposed to be damned for electricity and there have been land claim issues arising in the park as well. Since Eco-tourism has been believed to increase the number of jobs and income to the local communities, it has become the focus of many efforts to maintain the integrity of the preserve. There are many programs in place to help the park:
FUPNAPIB, Fundacion Parque Nacional Pico Bonito is a NGO whose mission is to protect the biodiversity of Pico Bonito National Park and improve the living conditions for the people who live in the surrounding areas. They are implementing participatory programs with the goals of protection, community development, agro forestry, forest management, ecotourism, women’s role in river management, and research.
REDHES is also a NGO that combines five north coast conservation organizations. REDHES works on a similar goal as FUPNAPIB and they often work along with each other in the areas that we have been working.
There is also a USAID program that is designed specifically to help the economy of Honduras by increasing tourism. This program is Manejo Integrado de Recursos Naturales or MIRA which translates to Honduras Integrated Natural Resource Management
There are also tourist guide services that have shown to help out a lot.
GUARUMA is a local guide service that is located in the same area as Cabanas del Bosque which has been funded mostly through grants. They are located up the road from Pepe’s river house in Las Mangas. Anna Richter is a member of the peace corp who has been working with GUARUMA and other locals to create Cabanas del Bosque. Many of the same people who helped us work on the trails are the ones who built the cabins and small restaurant that now are located here in Las Mangas. The workers who spent time building have earned shares and now manage this guide service.
Other tourist businesses are Omega Tours, Jungle River and Expatriates.
In EWB’s time working with these organizations, we must work alongside them all and also with the local people and existing tourist operations to create an ecological area that everyone can enjoy without unnecessary disruption. Pico Bonito National Park is a large area and we hope continue relations between SU/ESF EWB and FUPNAPIB, REDHES, MIRA and the locals strong enough to continue the project for many years.

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Sauteed Potatoes with Chorizo Recipe
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- Heat the oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chorizo and cook, breaking up the clumps, until dry and crisp, about 10 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chorizo to a paper lined plate to absorb any additional oil.
- Pour off all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan and heat the pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the onions and boiled potatoes and saute until brown, about 12 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked chorizo and season with just a little salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
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Some of the most enticing and beautiful signs are neon signage. The buzzing of the electricity, the brightness of the light, intricate shapes, and the craftsmanship bring a new level of inspiration and stir emotions. Mention neon signs, and perhaps the first image that comes to mind is the glitzy, dazzling strips along with Las Vegas.
Neon lights were first developed in the late 1800s with neon signs becoming commonplace in the early 1900s, and are created by higher skilled and experienced signage professionals who have spent considerable time perfecting this craft. Neon signs were used by many businesses in the early to mid-1900s to help make them stand out.
To date, neon signs and signboards have decorated the skyline of many great cities around the world from New York, Las Vegas, Tokyo, and London for their distinctive look and feel, highlighting the building, logos, company names in a very retro manner.
This part of the signage industry has declined over the years as LEDs have become to flood the market. Thankfully there has been a renewed interest in neon with specialized niche markets being created for the true cognisor of traditional signage illumination. Many artists and architects are now returning to the original neon techniques for their projects. Neon signage is created by higher skilled and experienced craftspeople.
Neon signage contains few parts while producing incredible imagery. So how does neon work? Neon signs contain long luminous gas-discharge tubes that contain rarefied neon or similar gases. When an electrical current is added, the gases glow in different colors depending on the gas used and also the tube color. To form the bends and shapes required for signages, the tubes are bent using heat and templates. It is a highly skilled job that takes a high level of craft, patience, and accuracy.
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Tymoshenko to challenge Ukraine vote
KIEV: Ukraine’s Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has refused to concede the presidential race to opposition leader Viktor Yanukovich and plans to legally challenge the results, Ukrainian and Russian media reported today.
Tymoshenko told officials with her party that she will “never recognise” the legitimacy of the election, the respected Ukrainskaya Pravda Web site and Russia’s ITAR-Tass news agency reported.
The reports said Tymoshenko has instructed lawyers to mount a legal challenge and plans
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Tymoshenko’s campaign declined to comment on the reports, but her allies said they were getting ready to challenge the result.
“A decision has been taken to challenge results in the individual polling stations and to demand a recount at those stations,” said Yelena Shustik, a deputy with the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc in parliament. Yanukovich’s Party of Regions has rejected calls for further scrutiny of the election.
“There will be no third round,” Mykola Azarov, deputy head of the Party of Regions, told parliament on Tuesday. “They are dragging us into an unnecessary war.” On Tuesday evening, Yanukovich is due to address thousands of his supporters, who have assembled
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Modern Prewedding Session in the Lavender Field
Soft and fragrant, the purple lavender stretches across the endless fields as a young couple moves among the dense bushes – carefree and in love.
Celebrating life, sinking into each other’s eyes. Assuring each other’s affection and showing attachment. All this is achieved by looks, gestures and touches, without even a single word.
We get to watch the two of them sink into togetherness and enjoy their prewedding session in picturesque Provence. In a chic sports car, in modern clothes and with enchanting flowers from Lettre à Elise, they cuddle and kiss. Bright eyes hardly deviate a moment from the counterpart.
Fine Art photographer Julia Rapp accompanied the pretty couple on their amorous adventure and inspires us with her stylish and dreamy imagery.
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Multiple Pointes for Herbert Grönemeyer
Once again Gunter worked closely with Marc Lorenz as his lighting director and technology integration specialist, and together they brought a unique look and energy to the show with a centerpiece comprising six automated pods containing video screens and a total of 96 Robe Pointes.
These can move on multiple axes into a variety of positions, and completely transform the shape and feel of the performance space.
Gunter and Marc often use Robe products for their work, the last time being earlier in the year, for the 2014/15 tour by rappers Die Fantastischen Vier for which they also used Pointes and BMFL Spots. For this one, they needed a small, bright fixture that was very fast and compact enough to be mounted in the borders of the pods.
The Pointe proved to be the perfect choice, with 16 units – four per side - built into each pod.
The six pods are each 4.5 metres square. The central video surface is 3 x 3 metres, then there is a 45 cm gap and a 30 cm video surround, with the 96 x Pointes fitted into the gap between the centre LED and the border.
Adding nearly 100 moving lights to the stage picture as the pods start shifting position and come into play has a seismic visual impact and is a great crowd pleaser.
“We needed so much more than just a simple beam fixture,” explains Marc … “and there was really no other moving light that could fit in the very small gaps and give us the vast array of options needed”.
In addition to the in-air and beam effects, they have found that using the Pointes in spot mode is invaluable for lighting the band with fully functional washes and specials.
Gunter comments that the Pointes are “Extremely accurate. They return to exactly the right positions every time and replicate all the programmed features perfectly every time”. They also produce some great classic ACL beam look emulations!
The Pointes – supplied by the tour’s lighting and video contractor PRG – were sent to Belgium based show engineering company, WIcreations, who designed and built the pods and secured the lights in place. The Pointes travel in the pods which split into two parts and pack neatly into dollies for transportation.
The Pods move into different configurations throughout the show, and with each move, the Pointes provide a fresh new layer of lighting which is completely unexpected, and helps keep the vibe moving through the two and a half hour performance.
When not in use, the pods are tucked out of the way in their ‘home’ position up in the roof becoming almost invisible.
The live show sees plenty of action, with Grönemeyer drawing on his extensive back catalogue and primarily rocky sound, all delivered with great zest and enthusiasm as he plays on the great rapport he enjoys with his fans.
Gunther runs the lighting via a Hog 4 console and the automation system for the pods is a Movecat C1 system.

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The power of the TimeSplitters, an evil race dwelling outside of time and space, has grown and the fate of mankind is in the balance. Space marines called in to fight against these evil creatures are being outnumbered and outfought as they battle through the futuristic space station that the TimeSplitters have set up as their base. The space marines finally stumble across a TimePortal powered by nine rare crystal shards, which enables the TimeSplitters to travel through time and affect the course of history.
The only way to stop the TimeSplitters evil reign continuing is to follow them into the TimePortal and recover the nine crystals before they are lost forever. The marines take a leap into the unknown, without any idea as to which time period they will end up in and without any idea as to what the future - or past - will hold.
TimeSplitters 2 will improve on the original in every conceivable way. The game offers a more involving single player and co-operative story mode, featuring a complex narrative with multiple objective-based episodes and superbly animated cut-scenes.
The game engine has been extensively upgraded to accommodate bigger, better backgrounds and special graphical effects while still providing the distinctive smooth fast paced action of the original. A completely rewritten animation system incorporating inverse kinematics brings even more lifelike movement and dynamism to a new collection of 'loveable rogue' characters.
TimeSplitters 2 will retain the unique MapMaker in an enhanced form, which opens up even more potential for user customised game scenarios.
- In-depth single player and co-operative story mode
- Nine 'time travelling' episodes each with their own distinct graphical style ranging from the Wild West to Neo Tokyo
- Environments are far more expansive, interactive and detailed than those of TimeSplitters
- Hugely customisable multi-player mode, scenarios including deathmatch, capture-the-bag, escort, last stand, etc.
- Massively enhanced Mapmaker enabling you to create 'Story levels' as well deathmatch scenarios
- Over 80 different playable characters
- Much more character detail and improved animation system
- Atmospheric musical score themed around the levels
- Completely re-written AI routines
- Spectacular special effects
- Graphically improved interface
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Tip 8: (Yamaha) Quick Tips for Identifying your Machine (Part 8 of 8)
As a general rule of thumb, Yamaha VIN numbers vary from machine to machine. This guide will cover Yamaha ATVs and Motorcycles.
ATVs: The Yamaha ATVs will have their VIN on the Front Left behind the skid plate. The models included, but not limited to are: The Raptor, YFZs, Grizzly, and Kodiak models.
Motorcycles: The Yamaha Motorcycles will have their VIN on the Right Side of the steering neck. The models included, but not limited to are: The Adventure Tourings, Cruisers, Transcontinental, Motocross, Off-Road, Sport, Sport Heritage, Super Sport, and Super Sport Touring models.
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How do I dispute the amount of taxes charged to my parcel?
You may only appeal the property value. The tax rate is approved by the voters by way of levies. Once a levy is approved, it is part of the tax rate until such time it expires, unless it is a continuing levy that runs in perpetuity. Value appeals require a Complaint Against Valuation of Real Property (DTE1) form. The filing period to dispute your value is from January 1st – March 31st of each year.
Once your appeal and evidence supporting the value that you are seeking has been submitted to the Auditor’s office, the information is reviewed by a staff appraiser. It is very helpful to the appraisers to be able to review all your submitted evidence in addition to your appeal, so that they can make recommendations about your case to the Board. If you cannot supply evidence at that time, the Board requires that you submit evidence at least 5 days before the hearing to allow for ample time to review your case.
What is the Board of Revision and who are the members?
The Board of Revision is a three-member valuation review panel consisting of the Auditor, Treasurer, and President of the County Commissioners.
Do I need an attorney?
This is a legal proceeding and it may be worthwhile to have counsel – the choice is yours. If you are the property owner you may not need a lawyer for your hearing. See the instructions on the reverse of DTE Form 1 complaint form.
What is the purpose of the Board of Revision?
The Board is established to conduct a hearing in order to determine the fair market value of the real property as of the lien date for the tax year in question. It is an opportunity for you to present evidence of value. The Board does not hear complaints about taxes.
Do I have to attend the hearing?
It is in your best interest to attend a hearing so the Board may ask you questions about your property and anything that you submitted as evidence.
Who is present at the hearing?
Parties that may be present at the hearing in addition to the Board members include the owner, complainant, legal counsel or a board of education representative.
What happens at the hearing?
Upon arrival, you will first sign in so that we know that you have arrived for your hearing. The process is very similar to a court proceeding. At the time of your hearing you will be sworn in, on record, by the representative of the Auditor’s office, who is also the chairperson of the Board. You will present your case, which is also recorded, providing all evidence and testimony you have to offer in support of the valuation you seek. Any individual that testifies will be sworn in as a witness. All hearings shall be open to the public and shall be recorded for later transcription or stenographically reported.
What if I am unable to attend my scheduled hearing?
The Board of Revision allows for only 1 reschedule if good cause is shown.
How long is the hearing?
Hearings typically last 15 minutes for residential properties and 20-30 minutes for commercial properties. Complex cases may require a longer hearing.
What types of evidence does the Board consider to determine fair market value?
All evidence presented to the Board is considered, though the following is provided as a guideline:
- A recent arm’s length sale of the property under appeal. (ORC 5713.03)
- A recent listing/purchase agreement of the property.
- A recent appraisal prepared by a qualified appraiser as of the lien date (January 1) of the tax year under appeal.
- An appraisal prepared for reasons other than ad valorem taxation (i.e. a mortgage).
- The total cost of construction for newer homes (make sure to include the cost of land).
- Recent photos or other evidence of property damage.
- The insured value of the property (excluding personal property.)
- A market analysis of the property prepared by a real estate professional.
Based on Ohio law, The Board of Revision will not consider the following in their decision:
- A percentage of increase in the taxpayer’s taxes.
- The difference between the taxpayer’s valuation and that of a nearby properties’ valuation.
It is very important to submit evidence when you file the Complaint Against Valuation of Real Property (DTE 1) form, or at least 5 days before your scheduled hearing. All documents submitted for evidence will be marked and remain with the Board. If an appraisal is submitted as evidence, the appraiser must appear at the hearing to testify about the facts in their appraisal.
At the conclusion of your presentation, you will be asked questions by the Board relating to the documents that you submitted as evidence of value. The Board decides on the case directly following the hearing. In some cases, the Board may table a case for further review.
A decision notice will typically be sent within 2-3 weeks to you by certified mail or by regular U.S. mail and to your email address if you provided one on your complaint form.
It is the complainant’s responsibility to check their email for this notice, or pick up their certified mail when notice is received from the United States Postal Service.
Complainants who do not retrieve their notice by email/mail or pick up their certified mail risk losing their appeal rights for failure to timely file an appeal of their Board decision.
What if I disagree with the Board’s decision?
If you disagree with the decision of the Board of Revision, you may file an appeal with the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals using Form DTE 4 (available online or at the Auditor’s Office) within 30 days after the Board of Revision’s decision notice is mailed. You may also appeal at the Lake County Court of Common Pleas.

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When Aegent Energy Advisors opened its doors for business in Jan. 2002, the Toronto-based consultancy had some bright ideas about how to make a name for itself. For example, the seven-person operation knew it would need to tap into some powerful software if it was going to compete with the big boys.
Like many start-ups, however, Aegent had little capital to invest in technology.
Fortunately it found a good fit with Computer Associates International Inc., a global software vendor that did not snub its nose at Aegent Energy just because it was a minnow wanting to swim with sharks. Instead CA took the time to sit down with Aegent Energy, a company that specializes in monitoring the energy consumption of large enterprises, including universities and municipalities, to discuss payment terms for an e-business application it wanted.
“”We did not want to tie up capital with licensing fees,”” says John Voss, managing director of Aegent Energy. “”And secondly we wanted to test-drive the technology to make sure it was what we needed.””
The agreement that emerged was simple and straightforward. Instead of having to commit to an up-front, perpetual licensing fee that would last from here to eternity — the software industry’s long-standing equivalent of a shot-gun wedding — Aegent Energy was only obligated to pay a monthly subscription fee, which could be cancelled if the technology proved not be what it was looking for.
Why did a giant software vendor like CA bend over backwards to make a tiny client like Aegent Energy happy? The short answer is that CA, a multinational provider of IT solutions and services, finally got the message.
Like all software vendors in the post-Y2K, post-dot-com-bust universe of 2001, CA was under attack from disillusioned clients who had bought into a vision of the world that never materialized. Huge amounts of money had been invested in a combination of Y2K upgrades and ERP and e-business installations, but the promise of productivity improvements and cost reductions was not being fulfilled.
“”IT was getting a bad name,”” says Joanne Moretti, general manager of Toronto-based CA Canada. “”We were guilty of pushing for big transactions that felt good in the moment, but not the morning after.””
As a result, CA made two dramatic changes in 2001. First, it adopted a flexible approach to software licensing, known internally as FlexSelect, that puts the client first. If you want to pay for an enterprise application like you do a magazine subscription — something known in the industry as software-as-a-service — CA can do that. If you want to match business value with price by paying out of new revenue over a fixed term, CA can do that too.
“”It’s licensing that makes sense,”” says Moretti. “”Not one size fits all.””
Second, CA vowed never again to sell software without adequate services and education. “”If you sell and expect the client to implement, it won’t happen,”” says Moretti.
Does CA’s change of heart — or, perhaps more accurately, new clarity — signal a quiet revolution in the ranks of the world’s leading application vendors, including Oracle, SAP, Novell and Hewlett-Packard? Yes and no.
“”Software vendors are under pressure to change, in part because companies still have a lot technology left over from the Y2K round of upgrades that is not doing what it was supposed to,”” says Amy Konary, director of software pricing and licensing research at Farmingham, Mass.-based IDC. Konary applauds CA’s radical makeover, but does not expect it will be replicated any time soon in an industry that prefers incremental movements. “”For Oracle to do the same thing would be like turning a battleship,”” says Konary. “”It could have a dramatic impact on shareholder value, and people’s jobs.””
Also, Konary warns that the subscription model of software licensing is not necessarily the best option over the long term, especially for large enterprises. Over a period of three to four years, the total of subscription fees will usually equal the cost of an up-front perpetual licence. Plus, there is nothing to stop vendors from raising subscription fees from one year to the next.
“”I can’t see someone subscribing to a $40-million CRM application over the long run,”” says Konary. “”The subscription model is most appropriate in situations where you are not ready to commit, but want to try a product out.””
Voss could not agree more. After a 12 months of using CA’s CleverPath, an e-business suite that allows Aegent’s clients to access detailed monthly reports over the Web as if they were using an internal system, Voss decided to acquire a perpetual licence.
“”It’s like renting versus owning,”” says Voss. “”If you like the neighbourhood, you buy, because there is a cost associated with renting month by month.””
Moretti says about half the customers who initially opt for the flexibility of subscription fees end up buying a perpetual license. She expects the crossover rate to increase to 75 per cent over time.
“”Flexible pricing gives us a huge competitive advantage,”” says Moretti. “”It allows us to get a foot in the door, and build a relationship by giving our technology a chance to prove its value. Then, when a customer is ready, they can commit to a full licence.””
Montreal-based Madacy Entertain-ment Group, a distributor of CDs and DVDs, already owned the software it needed when it was spun off from its parent company in January 2003. But it suddenly found itself without hardware to run those applications, and an IT department to support them.
“”We did not have the technical expertise to go forward,”” says Philip Chung, Madacy’s IT manager. Because it was already running Oracle, Madacy decided to outsource the hosting and management of its applications to Oracle Corp. on demand.
This service has worked out well for Madacy, in part because the subscription fees it pays include automatic software upgrades that used to eat up significant amounts of time and money. In the best of all possible worlds, however, Chung would like to see Oracle take its on-demand service one step further by bundling software into the mix. “”Give me a complete subscription model where there are no up-front costs and I don’t own the software,”” says Chung. “”That keeps the vendor on his toes, and money in my pocket.””
Redwood Shores, Calif.-based Oracle, the world’s biggest enterprise software company, argues that what amounts to a software-as-a-service option is already available through its financing division.
“”We have a program that allows customers to include the software licence, support and on-demand services bundled into one monthly fee,”” says Jacqueline Woods, vice-president of pricing and licensing at Oracle.
Richard Daukant, vice-president of major accounts at Toronto-based SAP Canada Inc., makes a similar argument. “”Our customers have financing options that allow them to tie payments to the future benefits stream,”” says Daukant.
He says in the last 12 months, SAP Canada has been pushing what it calls a value engineering approach to implementation that gives a timetable for the expected return on investment. “”The end game for us is to make sure customers realize the benefits they expect,”” says Daukant.
Analyst Mary Turner with Boston-based Summit Strategies, an IT market research firm specializing in on-demand computing, says many companies are not convinced subscribing to software is the most cost-effective approach.
“”Small and medium-sized companies like the idea of one price taking care of everything,”” says Mary Turner. “”But it does not make sense for everyone.””
The verdict on software as a service is still out. But if vendors gave customers the same test-drive options as CA, the world of enterprise computing would be a happier place.


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Burgers Zoo – Netherlands
Burgers Zoo, named after the original owners, opened in 1913 and I one of the largest zoos in the Netherlands. It is a mix of old and new, like many old European zoos, but does not have many of the original buildings.
There are several themed areas, when I visited I enjoyed many of the sections including the oceans, bush, desert, mangrove. Safari and the newest, Rimba (South Eastern Asian Rainforest). Much of the signage is supplemented in English too. The ocean section has two large tanks, each 3000000 litres, and in total there is 8000000 litres – sharks, state of the art coral and tropical fish. My least favourite exhibits were the gorillas and chimpanzee enclosure – this has altered little since it was built in the (approx.) 70’s and care / husbandry / understanding has improved somewhat.
The zoo is involved in several conservation programmes, with a view to breeding and releasing several species back into the wild. There are several conservation projects they are involved with including Future for Nature, Lucie Burgers Foundationand a reserve in Belize of 355 square kilometres.
The zoo is close to the city of Arnhem – in itself not a particularly note worthy city, with little for the visitor. However the surrounding are, especially the national park of Veluwe, well worth a visit. Veluwe is a heavily forested region, mixed with heaths, sand dunes and small lakes. The area become well known for the WW2 battles when the allies planned “Market Garden” military exercise to take certain key bridges from the Germans – made well known by the movie “A bridge too far”. There are several museums to educate visitors about this battle.

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Goodbye D.C. Hello, Singapore.
“Top Chef,” borrowing from the send-the-characters-on-an-international-trip gambit (See also: “America’s Next Top Model,” “The Real World”) opens in Singapore. Gone are D.C.’s austere trees and monuments, in their place is a humid, busy Singapore market rattling with the sounds of street cooks.
The final four meet up in the market, greeted by Tom and Seetoh, a street food expert. Seetoh takes Ed, Angelo, Kelly and Kevin on an insider’s tour, where people perfect their food by making the same dish day in and day out. They sample the local chili crab, poached chicken and spicy noodles, before running into a smiling Padma, who tells them that it’s time for them to cook some street food using a wok. In Singapore, only the most trusted chef gets to man the wok, Seetoh says. And there’s one more thing: the winner gets immunity, and heads straight to the finals.
But all the ingredients are in Cantonese, leaving the chefs to taste things or just stay far away from the wierd stuff. Everyone is nervous that Angelo is a shoo-in, as he waxes poetic about wok techniques and how it’s his “destiny” to win this. But then Angelo gets greedy with ingredients and “gets confused”; he stops from making a chili crab and switches to chili frog legs as time winds down, describing it as “cooking on the edge.” Meanwhile, Kevin admits that even though he knew he was headed to Singapore, he never bothered practicing cooking on a wok. Padma is all, WTF?!
Seetoh has poetic compliments for all of them (Kelly “captured the essence of the ocean”, for example). But the winner…. is Ed! Angelo looks thoroughly crushed.
The elimination challenge: Work as a team to create a Singapore-inspired menu for a Food & Wine party. Oh, and it’s “a la minute,” meaning they have to cook to oder.
The chefs retire to their hotel, where they decide to each make just one dish. The next morning, they head out to find spices and local flair. Cut to scenes of browsing, peering and guessing in markets. They have just one hour to prep once they return.
People are chopping and hustling when Tom appears. You’re really just making one dish each?, he says, making it clear there’s only one answer. “Oh, I was planning on making two dishes all along,” Ed says in his best teacher’s pet voice, as his teammates look up from under the bus. With minutes remaining, Kevin, Angelo and Kelly race to create a new dish; in her haste, Kelly ends up cutting her hand so badly that her plastic glove fills with blood and she’s working one-handed. Between the blood and the heavy sweat dripping off foreheads, we’re not sure we’d be into tasting any of those dishes. (At least until the judges start rhapsodizing about the flavors.)
The chefs have to manage an unpolished wait staff but get their dishes out, even as in the back, Ed grows cockier by the minute, and needles Angelo at every chance. Anyways.
When the dishes make it to the judges’ table, the superlatives start flowing. They rave over Kelly’s guava apple salad. They freak out over Ed’s banana fritters and they love Kevin’s Southeast Aisan clam chowder. Angelo’s lamb tartare wows the group. Kevin’s farm egg knocks their socks off.
As the judging begins later that night, Tom tells them that it’s the best food he’s eaten all season. Winners and losers will be chosen again by splitting hairs. The judges find fault but it’s clear that every dish was stellar. Even with immunity, Ed is commended for his technique and flavors. Angelo looks increasingly teary-eyed. By the time Kelly is sent home, he’s full on weeping. “Oh, stop,” she tells him.
Next week: Angelo makes it to the finale but then he’s sick in bed! Oh no!


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Following the news that edited versions of many of Roald Dahl’s novels are being released to shield modern readers from language that was deemed offensive, the estate of another iconic British novelist is following suit.
According to a new report in The Sunday Telegraph, new editions of Ian Fleming’s original James Bond novels that omit offensive passages are set to be released this spring by Ian Fleming Publications. The report claims that Fleming’s estate worked with “sensitivity readers” to flag and remove what they see as language that reflects outdated attitudes about race.
Ian Fleming Publications claims that Fleming himself was on board with the inclusion of less offensive racial language, and approved the changes to “Live and Let Die” before he died in 1964. Many of the changes reportedly involve replacing various pejorative terms for Black people with “Black person” or “Black man.”
“We at Ian Fleming Publications reviewed the text of the original Bond books and decided our best course of action was to follow Ian’s lead. We have made changes to ‘Live and Let Die’ that he himself authorized,” a spokesperson for Ian Fleming Publications told The Sunday Telegraph. “Following Ian’s approach, we looked at the instances of several racial terms across the books and removed a number of individual words or else swapped them for terms that are more accepted today but in keeping with the period in which the books were written.”
The re-published Bond novels will include a disclaimer: “This book was written at a time when terms and attitudes which might be considered offensive by modern readers were commonplace. A number of updates have been made in this edition, while keeping as close as possible to the original text and the period in which it is set.”
The news comes at a moment of increased cultural sensitivity in the publishing industry, but also when the James Bond movie franchise is trying to reinvent itself. Franchise producer Barbara Broccoli is in no rush to find a new 007 actor as she and her team try to decide the next direction to take the series in. She has ruled out the possibility of a female James Bond, but has said she’ll consider British actors of any ethnicity for the role.
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GREAT BEND, Kansas – For the first time since 2009, Great Bend’s EMS rates will go up.
Great Bend Fire and EMS Chief Mike Napolitano says, “We just haven’t taken a good hard look at it until last year, and we’re just now getting to where we can adjust it.”
The city found that their prices were well under the standard, and their costs have continued to climb.
“It’s not something that we look at every year, perhaps we should but we don’t look at it every year” said Napolitano.
The increase is substantial, based on what kind of services you need.
Non emergency basic care will go up 66 percent and emergency care goes up about 28 percent. For more advanced care, the non emergency paramedic level care will go up 70 percent to $425.
More advanced care and life support will also go up, 18 percent to 21 percent each.
“It’ll hopefully bring a little more revenue in, into the general fund and provide the ems level of care that we do,” said Napolitano.
The increased ambulance rates are based off of Blue Cross Blue Shield’s allowable billing.
“So if we go out on an ambulance call and Blue Cross Blue Shield or Medicare deem it necessary that we transport that patient, then the bill will be taken care of minus any deductible or coinsurance that they have,” said Napolitano. “So it’s not like we’re trying to pull any more money out of their pockets by any means.”
Mileage charges will also increase from $10.75 to $13.50 per mile and the fire department hopes to provide options for those who struggle with the bill.
“If they have difficulty satisfying that we work with them on monthly payments,” said Napolitano.

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Carriageworks presents the Australian premiere of Penelope Sleeps as part of the Keir Choreographic Award program on 10-11 March.
Working with composer and performer Matteo Fargion, the Norwegian artist Mette Edvardsen is venturing into the world of opera for the first time but with a performance in which opera is the starting point, without any of its traditional grand gestures and narrative.
Throughout Homer’s The Odyssey, the hero’s wife Penelope stays at home awaiting her husband’s return from the Trojan war. Her long wait, refusing other men’s advances, and passing the time by weaving, is one of the inspirations behind Penelope Sleeps, a work centring on the abstract relationship between voice and music, space and scale. Edvardsen’s interest in language, and choreography and music as language, leads her to explore Penelope’s inner voice and interior world, a mythical doorway to a place beyond narrative and destiny.
Carriageworks CEO Blair French said “Carriageworks is excited to be presenting this work from respected artist and choreographer Mette Edvardsen. It is a work that both draws and departs from artistic traditions. In presenting Penelope Sleeps as part of the Keir Choreographic Award public program we are both strengthening our relationship with leading international artists and forging connections between their practices and those of Australian practitioners.”
Mette Edvardsen describes, “In Penelope Sleeps the experimental approach and work with the format of the medium is still in question. Rather than alluding to operatic images we think of drawing lines to trace a horizon. The text is written in prose form, like an essay. Essay, from the French essayer, means to try, to attempt. Opera in Italian means to work, to labour. In this attempt to work a space opens up, bringing the two artists into unknown landscapes while at the same time allowing them to pursue their own artistic paths.”
“The result is a special theatre experience that perhaps most resembles the reading of a good book, one that doesn’t want to carry you along and that steers you towards a waking involvement without any rhetorical display. It is in the choice of this type of thoughtful engagement of the audience, beyond any trace of moral beckoning, that lies the political relevance of Penelope Sleeps: this performance creates a utopian fold in time.” Rudi Laermans for ETCETERA.
THE KEIR CHOREOGRAPHIC AWARD PUBLIC PROGRAM
The Keir Choreographic Award public program, with its array of national and international jury members, panellists, guests and workshop leaders, will run concurrently with the performance seasons in both Melbourne and Sydney, providing a vital context for related and relevant discourse, reflection and debate. This year Carriageworks invited Sydney based artist and writer Sarah Rodigari and 2014 Keir Choreographic Award Commissioned artist Brooke Stamp to be Guest Curators for the program. The entire Carriageworks public program will be announced on 10 February.
Penelope Sleeps – an opera by Mette Edvardsen and Matteo Fargion
Text: Mette Edvardsen
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- What makes someone become a fanatic?
- What name is fan short for?
- Is fanatic a personality trait?
- Is a fan a fanatic?
- Is fan a girl or boy name?
What makes someone become a fanatic?
Fanaticism is a result from multiple cultures interacting with one another
. Fanaticism occurs most frequently when a leader makes minor variations on already existing beliefs, which then drives the followers into a frenzy.
What name is fan short for?
Fan is an alternate form of Fanny
(Latin): contraction of Frances.
Is fanatic a personality trait?
3) Fanaticism is primarily a behavioural trait
. The origins of fanaticism are based in the mind but it always manifests itself through actions.
Is a fan a fanatic?
Considering the fact that 'fan' is actually the abbreviated form of 'fanatic
', there should be little or no difference in meaning between the two words. This, however, is not the case. People in general prefer to be called a 'fan' rather than a 'fanatic'.
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“What amazed me the most was the way in which Dominic Cooper handled his characters”After all,this move has received a lot of praise at the Berlin and Sundance festivals. And neither does it deserve a bad review. The fact is that it came almost two weeks later than its release in UK (Aug 10). I was really excited to see the movie after watching its trailer. A friend of mine pointed out to me that this film had released here. I was actually surprised.Because, I wasn’t expecting its release here. When was the last time a movie other than a big budget franchise or a super-hero or a secret spy or some ‘waste-of-time’ horror movies, released in India. I WANTED TO SEE THE TREE OF LIFE! Thats what disappointed me this year,so far.Alright, now about the movie. The devil we’re talking here about is the buck-toothed Uday, son of Saddam (you-know-who) Hussein. There were several reports about Saddam Hussein using doubles and also allegations that the Saddam that the US executed was a double( only rumored; its totally rubbish). Uday Hussein was Saddam’s eldest son. He was well known in Iraq, for his crimes and other misconduct. Now he wishes to continue this erratic life but at the same time has to attend to several other appointments connected with his state. So he finds Latif, an old friend of his, with whom he had studied in school, for this and also for his safety. Uday threatens to execute Latif’s family if he doesn’t work for Uday,as his double. Latif is left with no other option, than to “extinguish” himself and become another Uday.Latif finally ends up folling in love with Uday’s girlfriend! But thats not it, ok..! I know,the way I put the previous line makes you feel like forgetting even the title. But believe me,you wouldn’t be disappointed.The plot of this movie,I think,was not thrilling enough,unlike its trailer.Its quite ‘guessable’ and seemed short to me. But what amazed me the most was the way in which Dominic Cooper handled his characters.He actually played 3 lifes. We have Uday on one side- who is eccentric with a squeaky voice. On the other side we have Latif,quite an introvert and serious looking character. And then, there is a third character that the actor had to deal with, which is ‘Latif acting as Uday’. O Boy! The way he(Latif) trains to act like Uday are some of the great scenes in the movie. I do not know how close Cooper was to the original Uday, but the character creates a mark in your mind. As I’ve mentioned before,his squeaky tone,his movements,the abrupt transitions in his behavior,of course his stupidity,in a nut-shell, Dominic Cooper had plenty of space to work with his character.The Devil’s Double comes from Lee Tamahori,remember,the Die Another Day director? Its based on the book that goes by the same name written by Latif Yahia who also co-wrote the screenplay for the movie(Yup,the Latif who was the double). Nowadays, Hollywood’s riding a lot of its luck on the phrase “Based on a true story”. Its turning into something like taking bail, I mean, if the movie becomes a flop..Goddammit! blame it on the book! But I wouldn’t say this movie’s heading towards it. The director, has carried out a decent effort, in bringing out this movie in the middle of ‘the year of super-heroes’. With Cinematography,perfectly suiting the middle-eastern look, and also making use of original war footage in the movie,and music being a blend of the typical middle eastern sounds merged with orchestra with some disco turning up here and there; technically, the film is a pleasure to watch. And well,for all pure-action lovers, there’s guns,sex and explosions.Final Verdict: 76 %Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.Join 971 other followers Better Call Saul (2015- )Blog at WordPress.com.

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SASKATOON – Information Services Corporation’s (ISC) 2012 annual report shows a $4 million profit increase over the previous year.
In 2012, the Crown Corporation took in $77.3 million in revenue over the previous year’s $70.8 million.
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“While we are preparing for growth opportunities, we never lose sight that authenticated, secure and reliable information services is the core of our business,” said Stusek.
In November 2012, legislation was introduced to publically sell off 60 per cent of the Crown to address Saskatchewan infrastructure priorities.
“By creating a publicly-traded company, ISC will be able to expand and grow into markets and jurisdictions and diversify risk as they’ve never previously been able to,’ said Don McMorris, minister responsible for ISC.
Stusek is glad the corporation continues to add to its value and the sell off will probably not occur before May.
ISC provides extra-provincial business registrations, birth certificates, land services and a new online system for issuing mineral permits.


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Differences Between Stylophone And Synthesizers: Stylophones and Synthesizers differ significantly in terms of sound, functionality, price, accessibility, and portability. While the Stylophone is a simple, portable instrument suitable for beginners, the synthesizer is a complex, versatile instrument often used by professional musicians and producers. The choice between them will depend on the user’s needs and preferences.
The Stylophone is a handheld electronic instrument that was first introduced in 1968. It is a simple and inexpensive device that produces sound when the player touches a stylus to a metal keyboard. The Stylophone was initially marketed as a toy, but it soon gained popularity among musicians and producers who appreciated its unique sound and portability.
What is a Synthesizer?
A synthesizer is an electronic musical instrument that generates sound using various electronic circuits, modules, and software. Unlike the Stylophone, synthesizers can produce a wide range of sounds and can be used to create complex compositions. Synthesizers come in many different shapes and sizes, from tabletop models to large keyboard instruments.
Stylophone vs. Synthesizer: Sound and Functionality
One of the most significant differences between the Stylophone and the Synthesizer is the sound they produce. The Stylophone has a distinct sound that is characterized by its buzzy, analog quality. It can produce a limited range of tones, making it more suitable for creating simple melodies and sound effects.
In contrast, synthesizers can produce a vast range of sounds, from realistic piano and string sounds to abstract electronic textures. Synthesizers can be used to create complex compositions and are often used in genres such as electronic music, hip-hop, and pop.
Stylophone vs. Synthesizer: Price
Another significant difference between the Stylophone and the Synthesizer is their price. Stylophones are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased for less than $50. Synthesizers, on the other hand, can range in price from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars, depending on the model and features.
Stylophone vs. Synthesizer: Accessibility
The Stylophone is a simple instrument that is easy to use and requires no prior musical knowledge. It is a great entry point for beginners who want to experiment with electronic music production. Synthesizers, on the other hand, can be more challenging to use and may require some knowledge of music theory and electronic music production.
Stylophone vs. Synthesizer: Portability
One of the Stylophone’s key advantages is its portability. The instrument is small enough to fit in a pocket, making it easy to take anywhere. Synthesizers, on the other hand, are often large and bulky, making them less portable. However, there are portable synthesizers available in the market that are designed for musicians who need to take their instruments on the go.
Is A Stylophone a synth?
The Stylophone is not technically a synthesizer, but it can be considered a form of electronic instrument. Unlike synthesizers, the Stylophone produces sound by touching a stylus to a metal keyboard. It has a simple, analog sound that is often used for creating simple melodies and sound effects. While the Stylophone may not be as versatile as a synthesizer, it is a great tool for exploring electronic music production and experimenting with different sounds.
What is a Stylophone used for?
The Stylophone has been used in a variety of musical genres, including electronic music, rock, and pop. It is often used for creating simple melodies, sound effects, and textures that can add a unique character to a song. The portability of the Stylophone also makes it a great tool for musicians who need to create music on the go or for those who want to add an element of improvisation to their performances.
Is a Stylophone like a piano?
While the Stylophone and the piano are both keyboard instruments, they differ significantly in terms of sound and functionality. The piano is an acoustic instrument that produces sound through the vibration of strings, while the Stylophone is an electronic instrument that produces sound through circuits and modules. The piano has a wide range of notes and can be used to play complex melodies and chords, while the Stylophone has a limited range of notes and is more suitable for creating simple melodies and sound effects.
What is the difference between keyboard piano and synthesizer?
While both keyboard pianos and synthesizers are electronic instruments that utilize a keyboard interface, they differ significantly in terms of sound generation and functionality.
A keyboard piano is designed to replicate the sound and feel of an acoustic piano and typically uses samples of recorded piano sounds to produce the instrument’s sound. It usually has 88 keys and is designed to replicate the experience of playing an acoustic piano.
A synthesizer, on the other hand, is a much more versatile instrument that can produce a wide variety of sounds. It generates sound through electronic circuits and modules, allowing for the creation and manipulation of unique and complex sounds. Synthesizers typically have a range of functions such as filters, modulation effects, and envelope generators that can be used to shape and customize the sound. They can also have a range of features, including arpeggiators and sequencers, which make them ideal for live performance and electronic music production.
Can the Stylophone be used to create complex compositions?
While the Stylophone is a versatile instrument, it is more suitable for creating simple melodies and sound effects. It is not designed for creating complex compositions.
What are some common features of synthesizers?
Synthesizers can vary in features, but some common ones include the ability to create and manipulate sounds using various waveforms, filters, and modulation effects. They often have multiple voices, allowing for the creation of chords and layered sounds.
Can synthesizers be used for live performances?
Yes, synthesizers can be used for live performances, and they are often used by electronic musicians in concerts and festivals. Some synthesizers have features such as arpeggiators and sequencers that make them ideal for live performance.
In summary, the Stylophone and the Synthesizer are two electronic instruments that differ significantly in terms of sound, functionality, price, accessibility, and portability. The Stylophone is a simple, portable instrument that is suitable for beginners and those who want to experiment with electronic music production.
In contrast, the synthesizer is a complex, versatile instrument that can produce a wide range of sounds and is often used by professional musicians and producers. Both instruments have their advantages and disadvantages, and the choice between them will depend on the user’s needs and preferences.


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Codification and constitution. The Constitution § 94's requirements to lawcodes in Norwegian history
Did a constitution based on the universal principles of the rule of law and freedom of speech also demand a revision of current legislation? Were there universally recognized norms which ought to be enshrined in a new legal codification?
Book cover: Henrik Wergeland's drawing of the parliamentary meeting of 10 February 1824. PAX Forlag.
About the project
Before 1800 the writers of the Enlightenment and legislators developed codification (law books) as a way to legislate a central part of the Law, into one coherent and systematic legal text . After the French Revolution of 1789, very soon a close relationship between the idea of codification and the idea of constitution took form. Did a constitution founded on universal principles of the rule of law and freedom of expression also demand a revision of the current legislation and were there universally recognized norms that should be enshrined in new legislation? The debate became an important element during the formative years of the new Norwegian state. According to the Constitution's § 94 demanded the preparation of a new legislation for Norway, both a new civil - and criminal code. And this should be put in place as soon as possible. The idea that a new constitution also called for the revision of general legislation is also found in other countries in this period. In among others, the Swedish, French and American constitutions, there are corresponding provisions that probably inspired the Norwegian founding fathers .
After 1814, extensive legislative measures were initiated in a number of fields, but the major codification lagged. The legislation of the absolutist era within civil law, procedural Law and criminal law remained throughout the 1800's, and in the case of family law it partly stayed into the 1900s and both courts and government had to make do With creative interpreations of two centuries old regulations. Several attempts were made however of comprehensive legislative work and a new Penal Code was passed in 1842, a new Civil Code never appeared. The period saw many lively debates of the on the consideration of homely tradition and universal principles. While one would like to retrieve the latest news from the new Sardinian civil code, others foundit absolutely disgusting to look further afield than the old country, Denmark. The debate was international as well as Norwegian and Nordic.
This project will firstly examine the theoretical and practical relationship between constitution and civil code and also offer some examples from outside Norway of experiments that were done in designing new law codes in line with constitutional principles. Secondly, it will study the first three major codification projects in Norway of the 1800s: criminal law, civil law and the Military Penal Code; later from the late 1800s and 1900s came the Nordic legislative and civil code commission which may well be regarded as a late response to the Constitution's § 94. The subject has overall been studied very little in Norwegian and Nordic research and the project aims at treating the topic in a multidisciplinary manner.
The project is organized as research and into a series of seminars. The project has resulted in an anthology published by PAX Forlag in 2013.
Background and cooperation
The project is part of the project New Perspectives in Constitutional History (NFR / 1814 project). The project builds on established interdisciplinary research and is aimed at different forms of communication. The project is a collaboration between lawyers and historians from the universities of Uppsala, Turku and Oslo.


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Try It Tuesday - Recycled Earth Art for Toddlers
In the spirit of Earth Week, why not create your own Earth for display in your home with your toddler using recycled materials.
I simply used a cardboard pizza box that I drew a circle on and cut out. Then I used some blue and green tissue paper than I saved from gifts or packages we had received; tore up pieces of the blue to cover the circle and some green "continent" pieces (or at least my best ripped representation of some of the continents.) And finally, I created a paste out of flour and water which we used to glue the tissue paper to the cardboard circle.
With a small amount of foresight and an even small amount of prep time, I had a simple craft to do with my toddler son as we kicked off our Earth Week.