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The Marshall County Commissioners discussed the Shady Rest Committee’s recommendation of allowing the addiction recovery program, David’s Courage, to be run out of the Shady Rest Home on Lincoln Highway in Plymouth.
Committee Chair and County Commissioner Kurt Garner explained that the committee approved a favorable recommendation for the program and if the commissioners did not decide to approve the program then the county would divest the property.
Commissioner Kevin Overmyer suggested appraising the Shady Rest property by two appraisers to create a median price and then take sealed bids for the property. The money from the sale would be used toward construction of a new building at the jail property for David’s Courage.
Commissioner Mike Delp mentioned that he was not comfortable with the sale of the property. He echoed Garner’s comment of moving forward with the program as soon as possible.
After much discussion, the commissioners unanimously agreed to enter into a deed ownership transfer for $1 with the operators of David’s Courage, Ted Hayden and Gregg Erickson, with specific details of the terms to be drafted by County Attorney Jim Clevenger. If the program is not successful, the property would come back to the county’s ownership. A transition committee will also be enacted to oversee operations.
The facilitators may be eligible to apply for grants to update some of the infrastructure at the Shady Rest Home.
Ted Hayden and Gregg Erickson expressed their thanks toward the Shady Rest Committee and the Marshall County Commissioners for the opportunity to help those seeking therapy to quit the cycle of drug abuse.

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Friends of Dublin Park to host family-friendly fundraising event Dec. 2
MADISON — The newly formed Friends of Dublin Park group has partnered with Madison’s Parks and Recreation Department to bring an afternoon of fun and games to the Dublin Park gym in hopes of raising money to replace one of the fountains at the park’s entrance.
The fundraising event will take place Dec. 2 from noon – 5 p.m.
Margi Daly, a founding member of FOD, said the event will be “family-friendly,” featuring a kids’ craft room with plenty of activities and crafts available for children to enjoy. Options include decorating stockings, making pinecone ornaments and working with wooden crafts.
“The Home Depot donated 60 crafts for kids—little wooden crafts for them to do,” Daly said.
From 1-3 p.m., Daly said Madison Fire Chief David Bailey will have a firetruck at the event for children to interact with.
A face painter will also be present at the event.
The fundraiser will also highlight local businesses with about 40 vendors ranging from local artists and craftsmen to small home businesses. There will be at least 40 door prizes up for grabs as well.
“The whole thing is 100 percent volunteers, and 100 percent of the donations go to fund the fountain,” Daly noted.
The Madison Parks and Recreation Department deemed the broken fountain “unfixable,” according to Daly, so one of FOD’s biggest areas of focus at the moment is raising money to replace it. The department estimated the new fountain would cost about $12,000, which Parks and Recreation Director Kory Alfred said was not in the budget. With FOD spearheading the effort, however, a new fountain could cost as low as $6,000-$8,000 since the group would not have to go through a bidding process.
“It’s important for the fish, and to cut down on the turtles because the turtles live in the muck, and if we don’t have a fountain, it’s nothing but muck out there,” Daly explained. “We have a lot of snapping turtles, but it’s good for the fish, the ducks, and also it’s aesthetically pleasing just to pull up to Dublin and see the fountain there. It’s right in the front.”
Daly and FOD have met with Alfred and Assistant Director Kelly Johnson to brainstorm and discuss ideas for improving Dublin Park, one of which includes this fundraising event for the fountain. Daly said the city’s event and volunteer coordinator, Gayle Milam, has also helped tremendously.
“She’s been really working hard with us,” Daly said.
T-shirts related to the cause will be available for purchase, as well as concessions including coffee and hot chocolate.
For those who cannot make it to the event but still wish to donate to the cause, FOD has opened a donation account through Redstone Federal Credit Union called “Fund the Fountain.” Those interested may donate in person or at an ATM with account #51015260835.
To join FOD and stay updated on their causes, request to join the group’s Facebook page: “Friends of Dublin Park (FOD).”
Dublin Park is located at 8324 Madison Pike in Madison.


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If heavy-weight sleepers prefer a softer surface, then the Simba Hybrid may be well suited to them after all.
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Very comfortable when lying on your side
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All of this results in a mattress with excellent breathability and a temperature-neutral sleeping climate.
Low motion transfer makes it great for couples
The materials used in the Simba mattress minimise motion transfer, which makes this mattress great for couples.
Motion transfer refers to the movement that is carried through the mattress.
If a mattress has low motion transfer, it means that you won't be disturbed by your partner's movements at night.
If you're sharing your bed with a partner, we'd still recommend that you choose a larger bed. Double, king-size or super king mattresses are great choices.
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The values are based on the body measurements (1.82 m and 72 kg) of our test sleeper.
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You will sink in optimally where necessary, such as in our shoulder area, which is beneficial in keeping your spine optimally aligned - particularly when sleeping on your side!


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Found in the Twyfelfontein region of Damaraland, Camp Kipwe is surrounded by large granite boulders, with wonderful outlooks over a rocky desert-scape. The region is home to a variety of ancient Bushmen rock carvings, which will be of particular interest to guests who would like to learn more about the history of the area. The camp is ideal for those seeking a private experience in a remote part of the world; the perfect escape from life's everyday bustle, Camp Kipwe is small and unique with its 9 rooms and one suite blending with the landscape and guaranteeing intimacy.
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Family Dollar investors may get a little more time to consider the deep discounter’s proposed merger with Dollar Tree.
The country’s second-biggest dollar-store chain will likely postpone a Dec. 23 shareholder vote on the deal by a month, The Post has learned.
“The board has yet to make a decision, but a delay may well happen,” a source with direct knowledge of the situation said.
Family Dollar has signaled it’s delaying the vote on Dollar Tree’s $74.50-a-share merger agreement, according to another source.
The best option for Family Dollar, whose shares closed Friday at $79.25, is to delay the vote and hope rival Dollar General makes a better counter-offer, the source said.
Although Dollar General’s $80 a share bid is higher, it’s also dogged by antitrust concerns.
As reported by The Post, the Federal Trade Commission has indicated Dollar General will need to sell more than 4,000 stores to win approval, according to sources.
So far, Dollar General has only committed to closing up to 1,500 stores to get the deal done.
Uncomfortable with the FTC’s demands, Dollar General is trying to persuade regulators that it should not be forced to sell that many stores.
While Family Dollar could prod its smaller rival to raise its offer ahead of the Dec. 23 vote, that option is less likely, as “[the merger agreement] makes it harder for them to push for more from Dollar Tree in absence of Dollar General,” the source said.
That is despite a belief Dollar Tree could raise its offer by a “bit more”, the source said.
Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services this week advised Family Dollar to postpone the vote.
Family Dollar declined to comment on any plans to postpone its shareholder vote.

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They were almost ready to jump into the lions with a ninja on board each and rush out to Zee sector when Grand Master Steiner raised his hand and halted their progress.
"Just a moment," He said. "there is one more thing I want to check. Something that has been bothering me." Then he span on the spot and walked back the way they had just come from. The Voltron Force all exchanged glances, having conversations with their eyes. With a roll of his eyes and a shrug at Keith's commanding raised eye brow, Lance turned to follow the ninja master.
"Come one," He tagged both Chip and Hunk while passing them, and they too followed.
Daniel and Larmina were being left behind. Again. "To guard the castle". Again.
"This SUCKS!" Larmina groused, putting her feet up on the console she was seated in front of. Daniel just grunted while he scrolled through some boring report about something that was probably important to the security of Arus or whatever, but Larmina didn't care. "This is so BORING!" She tipped backwards in her chair, stretching her arms over her head. "YOU'RE so boring!" she turned her head to look at the young man who normally would be falling over himself in attempts to gain her attention. But he wasn't even trying. In fact he hadn't for... a while now. Like weeks even. It was weird.
"So Pidge going missing doesn't bother you at all?" He didn't even look away from what ever it was he was concentrating on. "The fact he was taken from within the protection of the castle doesn't..." he did look at her then, with a lazy sort of grin that hooded his eyes. "excite you?"
Larmina bolted upright in her chair.
Daniel's grin increased, showing off teeth. "Does it not SCARE you, even the tiniest bit?"
"We don't know he was taken anywhere." Larmina insisted. "He probably just went for a walk and forgot to say something. He and Hunk DID just have an argument after all."
"Oh?" Daniel drew it out, turning his eyes back to the charts and things before him. That grin was starting to get creepy to tell the truth, but she wasn't going to admit it. "Yeah." She said instead.
"Do you really think the Lions would be called to action to search for Pidge if he had simply... "gone for a walk"? Oh, you are such a naive little thing. It's adorable really, but stupid."
Larmina glared at Daniel, but he was back to ignoring her and staring at the scrolling screen. She actually looked at it, and was able to recognise the scrolling symbols from all the times she had seen Pidge doing his technical-computer-programming -crap with Voltron's system. "What are you doing?!"
Daniel chuckled. "Something devious." He replied, tapping away at the controls.
"Wait," Larmina leaned over his shoulder. "you're hacking into the Voltron mainframe! Since when have you been able to do that? I thought only Vince and Pidge had access!"
"Yeeeeeeesss..." Daniel hissed through his teeth and then stood to face her, his head tilted to the side in a very un-Daniel-like way. "Funny things, your thoughts." He said, slowly stepping closer to her, which made her step back with a bit of confusion, a bit of fear, which was ridiculous really. Daniel ran his tongue over the sharp edges of his teeth, the glint in his eyes started to raise the hair on the back of her neck. "So scattered," He continued. "so easily panicked over the smallest things." He reached out to touch her face, and Larmina distinctly through INFECTED ZOMBIE by the hang of those fingers. He chuckled, then breathed "So NOTHING like Pidge." Larmina flinched. Daniel continued to reach that dead-like hand out towards her and grabbed hold of her uniform to pull her close to whisper in her ear "We're coming to GET you Larmina."
Larmina jerked out of his hold, her heart suddenly pounding with fright. A sudden chill came over her and she sat heavily on the floor as though her knees lost all strength to hold her up. Then it was like the ice had formed over her, keeping her locked like that, unable to move.
And Daniel laughed in a nasty, spiteful way, before returning to his seat and continuing fiddling with the Voltron programing.
"Why are you doing this?" She managed to grind out through chattering teeth.
Daniel flashed her another chilling smile. "Because it's fun!"
The door slid open and Grand Mater Steiner strode in with Hunk, Lance and Chip following behind. "Excuse the intrusion," Steiner said casually before flinging something at Daniel's face. Daniel shrieked, both hands clutching at his forehead, tendrils of smoke curling from between his fingers. He fell to the floor rolling about, shrieking and tugging at his face like he was on fire, which Larmina thought he must have been for such a reaction. Which a shocked blink she found she could move freely again, so jumped to her feet and backed away into the solid strength that was Lance.
"Stop this infernal racket, Demon, and tell us where Pidge is!" Steiner commanded. Instantly Daniel stopped shrieking and started laughing instead, long and crazed and sinister. He peeked through his fingertips up at the Grand Master.
"So you caught me." He chuckled. "Took you long enough."
"What the HELL?" Lance glanced between Steiner and Daniel, who was still on the floor, giggling like an insane person. His eyes widened when he took in the program Daniel had been fiddling with. "Daniel?" Lance struggled to find the right questions to ask, the betrayal was such a shock. Daniel's eyes turned towards him, hands lowering to reveal a strip of paper -with some kind of kanji written in what looked like dried blood- still attached to his forehead.
"I'm afraid Daniel can't come to the phone right now," Daniel said so sweetly it was chilling. "he's busy being consumed by Rage and Fear. Shall I take a message?"
"Release Daniel right now!" Steiner demanded. "And tell us where Pidge is!"
Those eyes rolled back to Steiner. "Now why would I want to do that? You mortals are so amusing, so entertaining. You're fear is delicious, despair so tasty. Why would I want to leave such an ongoing feast?"
Steiner grabbed Daniel by the lapels, lifting him to growl into his face. "Because you are nothing without a host to contain you, and killing a host is not beyond me."
Daniel pouted, his bottom lip sticking out like he was a child. But he didn't look particularly worried. "You're no fun." He complained, then grinned again. "And you're wrong! You are so, completely wrong!" He began his manic laughter again.
"How is he wrong?" Hunk asked.
The laughter instantly stopped and those eyes fell on Hunk with such hatred that all present wanted to take a step backwards. "You." Was growled out.
"Me." Hunk replied, thought for a moment, then shrugged. "Huh. Not exactly the answer I was expecting, but-"
Daniel made a short snorting laugh, and tilted his head to the other side as though considering. Then his mouth spread into a wide grin. "Yeeessss..." Daniel hissed. "It is fitting that The One who would dare attempt to claim my Lord's Beloved should know." He paused. "Once, this 'magic'" he spat the word at Steiner. "was enough to contain us. Once upon a time the mortals thought to enslave us and imprison us. But not now. The Beloved's mind is sweet, gentle, delicious. His knowledge has freed us from your confines."
"If that is so," Steiner sneered. "Why are you compelled to tell us what we ask?"
Daniel tittered. "Nothing COMPELS me. I simply want to see the looks on your faces when you discover what is in HIS room!" he indicated to Hunk again.
"You mean all those flowers?" Hunk asked, unimpressed. "Apart from making the place stink like potpourri-"
"No," Daniel interrupted with such a smug expression that Hunk wanted to lash out at him just to make it stop. "Check again!"
Hunk shoved his door to the side in his haste to get into his room, his fist impacting with the light switch to turn it on. The place was still coated with those stinking yellow flowers, except the bed which had the covers stripped and dumped on the floor. Even from the door way he could see the stains on his sheet, and that was enough to tell him what had happened here. The over turned mug that spilled a chocolate drink across the floor also told tales. Hunk took in a steadying breath, against the pain in his heart, clenching his fists at his sides and turned towards a grinning Daniel who was being dragged along by the ninja Grand Master.
"Ahh... there it is!" Daniel remarked blissfully.
Hunk yanked Daniel from Steiner's hold and shoved him hard against the wall. "Where. Is. Pidge?" Hunk ground out.
"Somewhere being thoroughly fucked."
Hunk shoved him hard against the wall again.
"And he LIKES it." Daniel purred as though his head had not just been smacked hard against a wall. "How does that make you feel? Knowing that my Lord is filling him with such pleasures, and he LIKES it, and you will never, ever, ever get the chance to do the same?"
"SHUT UP!" Hunk shoved Daniel hard against the wall again, this time there was blood splattered against the wall where Daniel's head hit, and Steiner wrestled a laughing Daniel from Hunk's hold.
"Don't listen to him." Steiner raised his voice over the top of Daniel's laughter. "He's just trying to wind you up. You will only end up hurting Daniel, not the beast."
With a pained roar, Hunk threw Daniel to Steiner's feet and stalked away from his room, wiping tears from his eyes. Daniel's eyes rolled back in his head and he went limp. Steiner drew another strip of paper from a hidden gauntlet, holding it ready over Daniel's chest this time, then looked up at Lance and Chip who were just standing there staring in shock.
"Don't be idiots," Steiner snapped at them. "go after him. I can deal with this brat."
Hunk stormed blindly along the halls of the castle, willing his feet to keep going, and not really caring about what direction he was headed. Rage and absolute grief ate at his heart and his gut. He wanted to scream, to smash walls down, to grab Daniel by the neck and squeeze and squeeze and squeeze until his head popped off... It would make a very satisfying noise, he was sure. But it would only kill Daniel, not the fucker in his head saying the shit he was saying. /If only I hadn't pissed Pidge off!/ Hunk thought bitterly. /He would not have been alone, I could have DONE something and he would be safe. But now... now.../ Hunk's breath hitched, his imagination filling in horrible blanks for him.
He had no idea how long he walked for, but eventually Hunk's feet slowed down until he found himself with his head pressed against some random stone corner. He bowed his head against the cold stone, and let the bubbling pain out, sobbing loudly unto his hands. "I'm so sorry!"
"Hunk?" Hunk looked up, and for a moment joy filled him with the sight of Pidge standing in the hall with him... but then he really took in the young man, and realised it was not Pidge, but Chip instead. His heart sank once more. Behind Chip came Lance. "Are you alright?" Chip asked, hesitating in coming closer, but clearly wanting to.
"He's right you know," Hunk said, much to Chip's confusion. "it is my fault Pidge was taken. If I had just let you lot do what you had come to do, Pidge would be..." His voice cracked. "here."
"But he IS here." Chip whispered, stepping past Hunk, removing his shades and staring up into eyes of the waiting Green Lion.
"Wha?" Hunk stared at Chip, wiping his face with his arm and actually looked about himself. The stone walls shone with a rippling blue, like sunlight reflected on water. Above the rock walls stood huge trees, their branches so thick and entwined that they blocked out the sky above. They were in the resting place of The Green Lion, and instead of being in the castle hanger where he had been left along with the rest of the Lions, Green Lion himself also waited. Chip reached up an arm, and the giant robot lowered it's head down as though to get a tiny scratch under his chin.
"Hello, Midonjishi." Chip breathed, smiling dreamily, his green eyes glowing in the rippling light. "Can you help us find Pidge?" A low rumbling came from within the Lion, and the giant body lowered, his mouth opening to permit entrance. Chip turned to incline his head at Hunk and Lance, and then walked inside.
Once inside, Lance leaned over Chip, who was strapping himself into the pilot's seat. "Hang on, the Lion's can't just go where ever the hell we want them to." He insisted. "You need the key!"
Chip grinned up at him and placed the key in question into the slot.
"Where did you get that?!" Lance sounded scandalized, and some what impressed at the same time.
"What can I say?" Chip smirked. "I'm a ninja. Now, I suggest you buckle up."
Lance and Hunk scrambled to do so as Midonjishi turned to run out of his lair and launched into the atmosphere.
"I give you the job of telling Keith." Hunk told Lance.
Lance used some colorful language, and then did so, which was just as well. Keith was himself cursing every second word while describing how the navigational system on all the other lions had been messed up by Daniel's little "visitor", and Vince couldn't seem to figure out how to fix it.
"It's like they can't figure out where the ground is against the sky!" Keith exclaimed. "If Steiner hadn't insisted that Daniel had been possessed when he did this, I would have run the little shit through!"
Hunk nodded his head with understanding, while Lance whistled at that admission.
"How is it that Green isn't affected?" Keith asked. "Do you think it's on purpose?" Both older pilots turned their heads to look back at Chip, who was staring intently out into space in front of him, busily piloting.
"It's possible." Lance replied. "But even so, it seems like Chip and Green know where we're going."
"I hope you're right." Keith sighed. "We'll do what we can on this end. At least we can track your progress with the Ninjas' systems. He's buggered the search engine as well."
"Oh, Pidge is going to be so pissed when he finds out!" Lance said gleefully.
"Yes." Keith said gravely. "Bring him home."
To be continued...

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A CCTV grab of the incident shows Sahil stabbing the girl multiple times with a knife.
The post-mortem report of the minor girl revealed that she was left with her internal organs hanging out of her stomach after being stabbed for 16 times by the accused Sahil at Shahbad Dairy area of Delhi on May 28.
As per the sources, the police have received a 16-17 page chargesheet from the hospital, wherein the grisly details of the murder have been described.
It has been revealed in the post-mortem that Sahil's attacks were so severe and brutal, that victim's internal organs including the intestine came out, police sources said.
The report has revealed that accused Sahil had stabbed her multiple times and then burgeoned her head with a rock. Several stab wounds on the victim's body confirm the same. Some bones in the head region have also been found with cracks and injuries.
Out of the 16 stab wounds in the victim's body, maximum wounds are present from the shoulder to the hip region, the sources said.
Also, a number of bones in her body have been found in broken condition, showing the brutality of the killing. As per the doctors, this is the result of multiple brutal assaults on the victim's body by accused Sahil.
Meanwhile, the knife and shoes were recovered by the police from the crime spot, which has been sent to the forensic lab for scientific investigation.
The minor was allegedly killed after being stabbed multiple times and her head being crushed with a boulder by a 20-year-old man named Sahil in New Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area on May 28, the police said.
The accused was arrested by the Delhi Police near Bulandshahr in Uttar Pradesh on May 29.
Earlier on May 1, the police recovered the knife allegedly used by the accused to kill the minor in the Shahbad Dairy area, officials said.
A CCTV grab of the incident shows Sahil purportedly stabbing the girl multiple times with a knife. He continued to stab her even when she slumped to the ground. He kicked her and then took a concrete slab lying nearby and bludgeoned her head. All this while the footage showed people watching the events unfold and walking past without intervening.
As per the police, the accused was in a relationship with the minor, but they had a quarrel on May 28 night after which he killed her with multiple assaults.
The police said that it had registered FIR in the matter under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) at Shahbad Dairy Police Station.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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Any competent researcher involved with the science behind climate change will admit that CO2 is far from the only influence on global climate. It has long been known that short-lived greenhouse gases and black-carbon aerosols have contributed to past climate warming. Though the IPCC and their fellow travelers have tried to place the blame for global warming on human CO2 emissions, decades of lies and erroneous predictions have discredited that notion. For anyone still clinging to the CO2 hypothesis, a short perspective article on the uncertainty surrounding climate change in Nature Geoscience has put paid to that notion. It states that not only did other factors account for 65% of the radiative forcing usually attributed to carbon dioxide, but that it is impossible to accurately determine climate sensitivity given the state of climate science.
In an example of what Presidential Science Advisor John Holdren would label “global climate disruption,” a 2009 report claimed that warming surface water in the Pacific Ocean was having an impact on the frequency of tropical storms. Moreover, landfalls along the Gulf of Mexico coast and Central America were supposedly increased. Now a new study appearing in Geophysical Research Letters has found these claims to be untrue. It seems that there is little correlation between the Atlantic hurricane activity and Pacific Ocean warming. In fact, the increased tropical storm frequency in 1969 and 2004 can be readily explained by increased warmth in the Atlantic where the storms form. Once again, those looking for a smoking gun in the form of human caused climate change are forced to look elsewhere.
With all of the hype over CO2 emissions, one fact that is not usually addressed is where all the CO2 is supposed to come from. Most assume that, in order to avoid the ravages of global warming, we need to shut down all our fossil fuel electric plants, park our cars and take to planting trees 24x7. But the assumptions used in the IPCC scenarios are seldom examined in detail. In reality they are based on projected changes in population, economic growth, energy demand, and the estimated carbon intensity of energy over time. A new study in the journal Science calculated cumulative future emissions based on existing infrastructure and found a surprising result. The investigators concluded that sources of the most threatening emissions have yet to be built. In other words, they made the whole thing up—the IPCC's models are making predictions based on a future that will never happen.
Even though climate scientists have not been able to identify all of the factors involved in climate regulation, or even develop trustworthy values for the ones they do know about, some eco-activists are proposing that we actively try to alter Earth's climate. Schemes to purposefully alter the environment on a global scale are called geoengineering, and it has been proposed as a way to counter act anthropogenic global warming and its side effects. The two main geoengineering options are limiting incoming solar radiation, or modifying the carbon cycle. Two articles, one in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science and another in Nature Geoscience, report that controlling climate through geoengineering would be difficult, if not impossible, and may do more harm than good. At a time when we cannot even predict how climate will change on its own, proposals to engineer climate change are best left as thought experiments.
It is well known that carbon dioxide cannot directly account for the observed increase in global temperature over the past century. This has led climate scientists to theorize that many feedback relationships exists within the climate system, serving to amplify the impact of rising CO2 levels. One of these is the impact of rising temperature on the ability of the ecosystem to absorb CO2. The temperature sensitivity of ecosystem respiratory processes (referred to as Q10) is a key determinant of the interaction between climate and the carbon cycle. New research, recently published in the journal Science, shows that the Q10 of ecosystem respiration is invariant with respect to mean annual temperature, and independent of the analyzed ecosystem type. This newly discovered temperature insensitivity suggests that climate sensitivity to CO2 is much smaller than assumed by climate models.
Through generous subsidies from the US government, secured by corn-belt politicians, 25% of America's corn (maize) crop is turned into ethanol for use in automobiles. Ignoring the negative impact this has on food production, agricultural runoff and land use, there is new talk of raising government mandated fuel mixture proportions to use even more ethanol. At the same time, the idea of turning farm and forest wastes into "cellulosic" ethanol, a biofuel to power cars and trucks continues to languish. Because of the ongoing economic slump, a plentiful supply of ethanol made from corn, and uncertainty among policymakers, companies have delayed plans to build commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plants, some canceling them altogether. Evidently, even the hundreds of millions of dollars on offer from the Department of Energy (DOE) are not enough to lure investors to participate in this latest biofuel boondoggle. Industry understands what biofuel advocates do not—biofuels make no sense in terms of energy policy: neither environmentally nor economically. Instead of propping up wasteful and nonviable biofuel schemes, Congress should stop all biofuel subsidies and kill all ongoing ethanol projects.
Black carbon is generated from burning both fossil fuels and biomass. Black carbon aerosols absorb solar radiation and are purported to be a major source of global warming. A recent study claims that the extent of black-carbon-induced warming is dependent on the concentration of sulfate (SO2) and organic aerosols—which reflect solar radiation and cool the surface—as well as the origin of the black carbon. The ratio of fossil-fuel-based black carbon to SO2 emissions has increased by more than a factor of two during the twentieth century, and the portion of black carbon from fossil fuels has increased threefold. This could account for a 30% increase in global warming from black carbon, which may account for a quarter of the warming usually attributed to CO2. Even worse, black carbon may be causing millions of deaths among those who have to breath it. Far from being green, climate science's demonizing of CO2 is damaging the pursuit of sound environmental policy.
After dominating the US domestic news for most of the summer, the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico has disappeared as quickly as it first burst on the scene at the end of April. Though BP and the government are still working on the “final fix” for the previously leaking deepwater well, when the “static kill” plugged the gusher media interest soon faded. A report issued by the National Incident Command (NIC) found that about 26% percent of the oil released from the runaway well was still in the water or onshore, but federal scientists believe that it is breaking down rapidly in both places. Even so, a re-instated ban on deepwater drilling stays in place, blocking further exploration and bringing howls of protest from gulf area governors and oil executives alike. In a strange example of unexpected consequences, the drilling ban, backed by most green groups, may be leading to greater environmental damage by increasing oil imports from America's neighbor to the north—Canada. It turns out that producing a barrel of oil from Canadian tar-sands generates 82% more greenhouse-gas emissions than does the average barrel refined in the US. And then there is the mess that extracting it leaves behind.
Like an overly familiar maniac from a series of Hollywood slasher movies, CO2 has lost most of its ability to scare the public. Carbon dioxide's diminishing fright mojo has sent climate change alarmists—and those in the media who lend them mindless support in trade for salacious headlines—casting about for a next gas molecule to scare the public with. A few trial balloons have been floated for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) but the rising star in the global warming shop of horrors is methane (CH4). Aside from having a familial relation ship with CO2 based on carbon, CH4 is a known greenhouse gas and is produced almost everywhere on Earth by decaying organic matter. Most recently, there were panicked warnings that Arctic seabed methane stores were being destabilized. The hype over methane has gotten so out of hand that a news focus article in Science (which is not a hot bed of climate change skepticism) has publicly stated the situation is being exaggerated.
Because of the ubiquitous computer chip, it has become much easier to construct models of natural phenomena than to study them in situ. This is a growing problem for science because it leads to an over dependence on modeling and diminishes motivation for actually getting out into the big messy world. A pair of articles in Nature Geoscience, focused on the ocean's nitrogen cycle, serve to underscore the problems that can arise when multiple models disagree with each other and with nature. More proof that computer models do not provide scientific evidence, just tales from the silicon chip.
For those who believe in anthropogenic global warming, carbon dioxide is public enemy number one. They warn that CO2 must be avoided at all costs or Earth will heat up uncontrollably causing all sorts of ecological havoc. One proposal for avoiding global warming is the sequestration of CO2 by trapping it at combustion sites or extracting it directly from the air. Supposedly, such sequestration could help avoid a large rise in atmospheric CO2 from the use of fossil fuels, avoiding the hellish fate that surely awaits mankind otherwise. Referred to as carbon capture and storage (CCS), the coal industry has seized on sequestration as a way to get greens off their backs and stay in business. However, it is not clear how effective different types of sequestration and associated leakage are in the long term, or what their consequences might be. A recent paper takes a critical look at the sequestration option.
According to a new report in Nature Geoscience, scientists are beginning to realize that previously ignored aspects of the terrestrial biosphere can act as key regulators of atmospheric chemistry and climate. Not only that, changes in the biosphere can happen quickly—in the course of a few decades. “Although interactions between the carbon cycle and climate have been a central focus, other biogeochemical feedbacks could be as important in modulating future climate change,” states the report. Because a number of these feedbacks can have a cooling effect, the impact on global warming predictions could be earthshaking. The problem is, these feedbacks are only poorly understood and they are so interrelated that modeling them will be difficult, if not impossible.
Driven by a constantly expanding need for electricity, Chile is considering building seven new dams and a transmission line through its southern wilderness. This isolated land of condors and monkey puzzle trees is home to the third largest reserve of frozen freshwater in the world—the Southern Ice Field. Critics say the environmental risks have not been fully examined, and the risk to southern Chile's unique ecosystems is unacceptably high. Proponents of the dam project argue that hydroelectricity is a clean source of energy, just waiting to be tapped. Chile needs the 3500 MW/yr of power to meet its development goals and lacks indigenous oil or coal reserves. Moreover, the electricity from the dams would displace dirty generation, greatly reducing Chile's greenhouse gas emissions. Give all the benefits, why are so many people, within Chile and without, so opposed to the dams—opposed to the point of preferring new coal plants?
Throughout Earth’s history, there is evidence of large carbon dioxide releases, greenhouse conditions, ocean acidification, and major changes in marine life. About 120 million years ago (mya), during the early part of the Cretaceous period, a series of massive volcanic eruptions pumped huge amounts of carbon dioxide into Earth's atmosphere. During the Aptian Oceanic Anoxic Event, atmospheric CO2 content rose to about twice today's level. Eventually, the oceans absorbed much of that CO2, which significantly increased the water's acidity. The change reduced the amount of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the water, making it difficult for creatures such as some kinds of plankton to form shells. But the plankton did not die out. In fact, the geological record indicates that ocean biota can adapt to CO2 concentrations as high as 2000 to 3000 ppm—five to eight times current levels.
In news that signals a sea-change in European nuclear energy policy, Finland's parliament has voted to build two additional nuclear reactors to augment the four they already operate. When this expansion is complete, nuclear power will provide half of Finland's electricity. Following in Finland's footsteps, their Nordic neighbor Sweden has announced that it will also build new reactors. The intention being to replace the reactors at their 10 existing nuclear power plants when the old ones are shut down. This reverses a 1980 referendum that called for them to be phased out entirely. Sweden and Finland have concluded that greenhouse gases can only be cut and energy security guaranteed with continued or greater reliance on atomic power.


text: If you're looking to stick around Los Angeles but don't know where to go, consider taking a night at a home-away-from-home with one of these five LA staycations. Thanks to our friends at Los Angeles magazine, we are full of ideas for weekend getaways because of their current '52 Great Weekends' issue. Recently, we brought you the best camping in California and now we go the opposite direction. Leave your tents, canteens and flashlights at home. Pack an overnight bag and head to a different LA neighborhood for a weekend of relaxation, good food and great views.

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Aquarion Evol Description:
The story will take place 12,000 years after the first Aquarion television series at a city modeled after Hong Kong. A new cast of characters, piloting a new Aquarion robot, will fight enemies from another dimension.
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Electrify America and Volkswagen have announced that ID.4 buyers for the 2021 model year will get free unlimited charging on the EA network, at least for the first three years they own their EeVeeDub.
It goes to buyers who purchase or lease their ID.4 electric crossover, who will get three-years unlimited free charging sessions at any of Electrify America’s more than 470 charging stations and 2,000 DC fast chargers. That includes charging levels of up to 350 kW, which is currently the fastest charging speed offered by any publicly accessible charging network. The announcement says that 96 percent of the population of the US lives within 120 miles of an Electrify America charging station.
“With a relentless commitment to driving the electric vehicle industry forward, Electrify America opened DC fast-charging stations at an accelerated pace of 1.2 per business day in 2019,” said Giovanni Palazzo, president and chief executive officer of Electrify America. “As more and more electric vehicles are introduced to the market, and consumer interest grows, we are excited to announce this agreement with Volkswagen to deliver fast and accessible charging to ID.4 customers and a new wave of EV adopters.”
And that deal will apply to even more charging stations soon. The ID.4 isn’t on the market yet, and Electrify America plans to have 800 charging stations with around 3,500 DC fast chargers by December of next year, massively increasing the network. There are some restrictions, like for ride-sharing drivers, and there are idle fees after a 10-minute grace period following a full charge, but while Tesla occasionally uses free Supercharging as a sales incentive, this would make Volkswagen the only electric automaker offering this on an ongoing basis.
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It’s a struggle for any parent to find time to make tasty and healthy meals. Sometimes it’s tempting to give up on cooking and just order take-out. But before you place that order, read this article. You’ll find some tips that will help any busy mom or dad in the kitchen.
To make it easier to peel boiled eggs, run them under cold water immediately after removing from them the stove. Once they are cool enough to touch, tap them lightly to crack and roll on a counter. Once you begin peeling and have an opening in the shell, run this under cold water and you will find the rest of the shell will peel off with the greatest of ease!
It’s nice to have a pie quickly when unexpected guests arrive. When you don’t have time to create the crust from scratch, use a quality pre-made mix. Add a few tablespoons of sour cream to make the crust flaky so no one will notice that you didn’t create the pie from scratch.
Use a heavy duty, zip-lock plastic bag to separate pan drippings. After roasting meat, pour the pan drippings into a zip-lock plastic bag. Let the fat rise to the top. Carefully snip off one of the bottom corners on the bag, and pour out the fat-free broth. The fat will stay in the plastic bag, and you will have a tasty broth as a base for gravy or a sauce.
If you want to cook delicious steaks, use your oven broiler. When you properly heat your oven, the broiler will quickly sear the meat and keep it juicier. You should avoid using any utensil that will puncture the meat when you turn it. That will cause vital fluid loss. Use a spatula instead.
The one thing that no parent has enough of is time. Luckily, the advice in this article will save you precious time in the kitchen, and will help you make meals your whole family will enjoy. You’ll be amazed at how much time you can save just by following these simple tips.

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Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn and Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir signed the declaration in Khartoum, under which the three countries asserted their commitment to cooperation and to serve the interests of the three nations.
Speaking on the occasion, Desalegn reassured Egyptians that construction of the dam would not harm their country, reaffirming his country’s commitment to preserving the interests of the three countries.
For his part, al-Sisi said the deal was a framework agreement that the three countries would build on, asserting that Egypt was committed to cooperation with Ethiopia and Sudan for the development of the three nations.
He also voiced his keenness on working with Addis Ababa and Khartoum towards “translating the agreement into tangible results.”
“We in Egypt have no reservation on Ethiopian development,” al-Sisi told the audience, which included African leaders, Arab diplomats and officials from the three nations.
“We wish Ethiopia all the best,” he added.
Yet, the Egyptian leader said, the increasing water needs of Egypt, where there is little rain, should be addressed as well.
“We are starting a new era of cooperation, love and trust,” al-Sisi said in impromptu remarks after reading his speech.
“We are confident that Ethiopia and Sudan are interested in cooperation,” he went on to say.
Sudan’s al-Bashir, meanwhile, said that cooperation was key to development in Nile basin nations.
“We are committed to reaching detailed agreements” to finalize all issues related to the dam, the Sudanese leader said.
The deal signing will precede a landmark visit to Ethiopia by al-Sisi, his first ever to the Horn of Africa nation since he assumed office last year.
The Egyptian leader is also expected to address the Ethiopian parliament on Tuesday.
It is also expected that a technical committee will name the winner out of four consulting firms bidding to undertake two studies of the Ethiopian dam, as recommended in 2011 by an international panel of experts.
The two studies recommended are a hydrological simulation model and a trans-boundary economic, social and environmental impact assessment.
Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam has been at the center of a diplomatic row between Cairo and Addis Ababa for several months.
While Ethiopia views the dam as a prerequisite for economic development, Egypt fears the project will lead to a marked reduction in its supply of Nile water.
Relations, however, between the two countries have improved since al-Sisi and Desalegn met at an African summit in Equatorial Guinea last summer.


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Comparable examples of ivory-inlaid Ottoman guns are in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. no. 32.75.270); the Military Museum in Istanbul (Palace of Gold and Light, Washington, 2000, p.160, no.E25); the Victoria & Albert Museum (A. North, An Introduction to Arms and Armour, London, 1985, p.11, fig.3b); the Wallace Collection (G. Laking, Wallace Collection Catalogues: Oriental Arms and Armour, London, 1914, no.2091) and the Nasser D. Khalili Collection, London (Alexander 1992, pp.126-9, nos.72 and 73; Paris 1988, no.42), as well as two privately owned in Denmark (Copenhagen 1982, nos.40 and 41).


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Is there one among us who has not
a front row cheering section made of
trillions, audience renewing and eternal
tuned to lines of meta-script we pen,
assigning tragicomic roles to volunteers
we like to think devote themselves—and
some they do appear as such—to
each and every feeble rewrite?
It’s not that one should be opposed
to fans—they pay our bills and cool us—
but there is a gap between the things
we do and what we’ve yet to think, and
too much of the pressing in, though sweet
at first, deludes and all those trillions
notice long before the playwright that
the mix of oxygen and hydrogen’s amiss.
Is it just me, or is the air becoming stale?
Everywhere I turn are tents
in stripes of ketchup, mustard yellow,
center stages occupied with players
of formerly great calibre now looking
more like seals trained to clap
at scent of fish.
Trouble is, the fish are rank and fake,
mere words held up and waggled, and
the roars they propagate from audiences,
not the trillions but a digitized and
calculated few, they make me ill.
I stagger from the site to navigate
between the beggars who subsist from
scrap to scrap of Photoshopped approval.
These are not my plays, I know. There
is a tent somewhere, an auditorium
with curtain calls that never end, a stage
illuminate, precise; a sound man and
a casting coach who understand
these words not yet coagulate.
I let the noise distracting fall away,
evaporate, until the dizziness has
passed. There’s nothing in my midst
except the center of a tiny, not quite
visible approximation of a cell,
six-sided with ascending tears.
It’s then I feel a thrill, a filament
that pulls and multiplies, divides
and turns me right side up again
to flashing lights, a stage, a roar.
Encore, encore! the trillions shout.
I look around at former roles,
they’ve parted left and right, a
crimson sea held back for me.
I know the word, I know the
line. The audience is hushed.
© Elaine Stirling, 2013
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–Image of audience from campusschool.dsu.edu, photographer unknown
–To learn more about the chautauqua movement, click here.

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Estimation of emerging diagnostic parameters for Coronavirus Disease 2019 patients severity and fatality
Objective: To identify various emerging diagnostics parameters of coronavirus disease 2019 related to disease progression and fatality.
Method: The cross-sectional study was conducted at Mardan Medical Complex, Khyber Pakhtunkhwah, Pakistan, from February 9, 2021, to April 21, 2021, and comprised patients of either gender aged >18 years diagnosed with coronavirus disease 2019 on the basis of polymerase chain reaction testing and who were admitted to the hospital using the World health Organisation interim guidelines. Disease progression was categorised as mild, moderate, severe and critical, and they were monitored closely till the final outcome. Data was analysed using SPSS 26.
Result: Of the 408 patients, 215(52.69%) were male and 193(47.30%) were female. The overall median age of the sample was 55 years (interquartile range: 18-84 years). Symptoms included cough 92(22.54%), fever 80(19.60%), shortness of breath 78(19.60%), fatigue 60(14.70%) and loss of smell and test 52(12.74%), while 46(11.27%) were asymptomatic. Azithromycin was the most used drug 304(74.50%), while antiviral Remdesivir was given to 279(68.38%) patients and hydrocortisone to 143(35.04%). Plasma treatment was given to 55(13.48) patients and mechanical ventilation to 87(21.32). Compared to baseline, disease progression was mild in 72(17.64) patients, moderate 96(23.52), severe 98(24.01) and critical in 89(21.81), while no change was seen 53(12.99) cases. Severity level was significantly associated with liver and renal function parameters (p<0.05). Overall, 47(11.51%) patients died.
Conclusions: Different severity levels during hospitalisation among patients of coronavirus disease 2019 were noted, and severity level was significantly associated with liver and renal function parameters.

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Monster Hunter Freedom 2 Discussion
Attk = 855
Attrtb = Dragon 550
Type = Longsword
I can't think of a description so if anyone can make one up that would be cool !!! lol
A longsword that has been left to collect ash on the bed of a vocanic floor the ash has given it a new azure hue
Now here is mine a combination of the Smolder Dragon sword and the Divine Slasher wich equals the Divine Dragon Sword and kick
Still a longsword and still can't block (blocking is for Wussays!!)
Sharpness: 70% white 20% blue 6% green% 2% yellow 1%orange 1% red
Info: The True Dragon Sword only can be forged by a true hunter
the last hunter to forge this weapon is said to have died while protecting the fort against both a Lao Shung and A Shen Gao Ren.
[Edited by Flavawolf, 3/24/2008 2:12:27 PM]
yeah i know but what if they were together and actually attacking the hunter
think about that
name: Devil Wyvern Blade
artribute:flamed thunder (if it works):500
attack:1000 (you guys have really exaggerated)
descreption: A sword that is made of the most powerful ores on the planet and some of the rathalos' rubies that is said to have legendary powers that can slay fatalis in the hands of a baby.
sharpness:red 30% orange:0% yello:2% green:0% blue 30% white:20% legendary black:18%.
[Edited by shadowagent1994, 3/25/2008 7:14:46 AM]
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The year ahead
What a start to the year, it’s been full of ups and downs.
I thought I would jump in and tell you a little bit about me, and what I have been up to and what I have planned for this year.
My love for baking started a long time ago when I was about three, baking with my grandmother. She was an amazing baker and I would sit and watch her and would help by eating what was in the bowl. I just couldn’t wait till it was cooked. As I grew up, I started to bake myself with my grandmother watching me, how times change!
I went to college, became a chef and went out into the big wide world.
I became a mum to two gorgeous (now grown up) boys and passed my love of cooking and baking on to them.
My eldest has two little ones and my three-year-old grandson loves to bake with his mum and dad.
My youngest loves to cook and bake for his fiancé. It’s so nice to see the traditions being carried on through the generations.
With Mother’s Day upon us, I have been busy putting together the special afternoon tea and delicious cakes and biscuits for all those amazing mums out there.
There is also Easter goodies available and don’t forget those dads out there on Father’s Day in June.
Something that I’m really pleased with is our cuddle in a box. It’s a lovely box filled with six goodies to send to anyone you want to let them know you care, you miss them, I love you and big hugs. Something for everyone. Allergies and food intolerance catered for. Vegan, gluten free, sugar free too.
Well, I think that’s it for now, have a good couple of months and don’t forget to put your order’s in.
'NOW YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT!'

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Ninety years ago, Turkish soldiers sought to silence Kurdish rebellion in eastern Turkey by carrying out a massacre. As punishment for Kurdish refusal to bow to the assimilationist policies of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s new Republic, thousands of men, women, and children were killed in the scenic Zilan Valley, Van province.
Memories of the massacre remain all too clear to the aged survivors. Interviewed by Rudaw between September 2014 and June 2015, they vividly recalled horrific violence at the hands of Turkish soldiers, and the deep sacrifices made by villagers desperate to escape their wrath. The interviews formed part of a documentary called The red sky: Zilan Massacre, aired by Rudaw in September 2020.
Crushing Kurdish rebellion
To create a culturally and socially homogenous Turkey, Ataturk’s government banished and displaced non-Muslim ethnic minorities. For the Muslim-majority Kurds, the Turkish government’s plan was forced assimilation.
A number of Kurdish rebellions against the policy were summarily crushed by Turkish forces. In 1927, Turkish Kurds exiled in Lebanon established the Xoybun (Khoybun) Association, a Kurdish nationalist organization that sought to unify and galvanise Kurds to act against the Turkish state.
The next year, Xoybun sent Ihsan Nuri Pasha – a Kurdish former officer for the Turkish army and the Ottoman Empire – to Sarhad (Sarhat), a predominantly Kurdish stretch of eastern Turkey that includes the provinces of Bingol, Erzurum, Mus, Agri, Van and Kars. Led by Nuri Pasha, a Kurdish force undertook a stubborn rebellion.
By the end of 1929, a decision was made by President Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and his cabinet to deploy thousands of soldiers to Sarhad to reinforce the contingent of soldiers already taking on the Kurdish rebels.
On July 8, 1930, two Turkish army corps and 80 aircraft were sent east to silence the Kurdish rebellion. The Kurdish rebels were “eradicated” in four days, according to Ankara University research that cites a report from the time by state-owned Anadolu Agency.
The next morning’s edition of Cumhuriyet, then a state-linked newspaper, described the outcome of the operation in no uncertain terms. “The sweeping began. All those in the Zilan Valley were exterminated, and none of them survived,” the front page read.
The newspaper put the number of deaths at more than 15,000; survivors told Rudaw that they estimate the death toll to stand three times higher, at 45,000.
Lots of Kurds had no affiliation with the rebellion; some had no idea it was even happening. But the army saw all of the Zilan Valley’s Kurdish inhabitants as enemies, and undertook acts of indiscriminate violence to exact its revenge.
Graphic horror, deep sacrifice
Zilan Valley local Abdulbaki Celebi was told the story of the village of Burhan by friend Haji Hamid. Hamid had run to Burhan to seek safety from Turkish soldiers; instead, he was welcomed by horror.
Burhan had been set alight by Turkish soldiers, its residents locked in their homes and left to burn to death, Hamid told Abdulbaki. The village was filled with “‘the stench of burned bodies’” and the “‘sound of people burning’”.
Massacre survivor Osman Ileri told Rudaw that he saw Turkish soldiers enact untold pain on a pregnant Kurdish woman, all for the sake of a gruesome bet.
“The soldiers were betting among themselves on the sex of the baby… so they ripped the baby out of her body, just to figure out if it was a boy or a girl,” Osman said.
While playing dead in a pile of unarmed corpses, massacre survivor Tahir Nas saw Turkish soldiers come back to assess the damage – and to claim some of the spoils of their war.
“With my own eyes, I saw a young woman lying dead on her back. A soldier approached the body and lifted up her hand. He did all he could to take the ring off of her finger, but he couldn't do it,” Tahir said. “I clearly remember him breaking her finger to take the ring off.”
Survivor Abdulbaki Celebi recounted the story of a woman, Rabia, who sought escape from the village of Sarko in Ercis (Erdis), baby in her arms, by following a fleeing family.
Rabia’s restless child cried as they attempted to break out of Sarko, a vocal alert to any Turkish soldier close by. A man in the family guiding Rabia to freedom warned they would abandon her if she could not keep the infant quiet.
“I blocked the child's mouth tightly with my stomach,” Rabia told Abdulbaki. “After a short while, I saw that my child had suffocated.”
“We left him under a tree, and then we were on the move again.
After slaughtering thousands of Kurds, the government finally announced an amnesty – saving some of the more fortunate Kurds from the firing line in the nick of time, as survivor Riza Sargut recounted.
“They placed all of us up against a wall. They lined us up with heavy weapons, pointing them at us to kill us with rounds of live ammunition. We noticed a horseman approaching us, carrying a letter and handing it to the commander. The commander said, 'An amnesty has been issued for you',” Riza said.
“When we heard we'd been pardoned, we were as joyful as lambs and kids when they're together. We ran around in sheer happiness, thanking God that our lives had been spared.”
After the massacre, Turkey banned survivors from returning to their homes, even though they had official documents proving ownership.
Instead, the government would move hundreds of Kyrgyz people into what were once the homes of Kurds; these Kyrgyz settlers would take up arms for the Turkish government in the 1980s in its war against the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), an armed group that continues to struggle for Kurdish cultural and political rights in Turkey.
So many decades later, pain persists among the few remaining survivors.
”Is this justice? Is this justice? Must these things happen?” survivor Abdulrahman Gurbuz asked of the massacre.
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Late last year the Royal Botanic Gardens here in Victoria opened the second stage of their much-lauded Australian Garden in Cranbourne. Until now I have been busy finishing up jobs before beginning anew, but I finally made time to go and see the second stage of the garden last weekend.
I loved the first stage of the garden, which opened in 2006. I first went there as a student on a field trip for university in early 2007 and I have been back many times since. Watching the plantings come to fruition over the past five years has been a pleasure. The ‘red centre’ feature of the first stage wows you as you first enter the garden – it’s one of the best entrances to any botanical garden I’ve visited. It sits at the heart of the first stage of the garden, and its gentle sloping hills of red sand mirror the gently curving paths that guide you through an impressively laid out native garden. There is a wonderful sense of cohesion in the design of the first stage of the Australian Garden, which is no mean feat given its hefty size of nine hectares. I was shocked upon arriving at the second stage of the garden to find a paucity of cohesion that made the first stage work so well.
The second stage is made up of an array of different precincts that, to me, all seemed cobbled together. There is a lot to like about most of the individual areas themselves, though some areas decidedly pushed my buttons. An area called ‘The Spits’, a representation of the coastal landforms that bear the same name, was one area in particular that I had problems with. The stylised spits are large, curving protrusions made out of off-white material that could be plastic. They are already beginning to be encrusted with duck poo, which goes no way towards increasing their appeal. Having grown up in Southeast Queensland I’m familiar with the look of a spit, and the representations of them in the Australian Garden are not it. I think the problem is that they are too stylised and look as though they belong more in a Salvador Dali painting than a botanic garden. Perhaps with time the plants will soften the area and its stock will rise.
The Spits area gives way to a seaside garden, which then leads on to a series of display gardens along Elizabeth Murdoch Promenade. The display gardens are categorised into Greening Cities Garden, Lifestyle, Backyard, and How-To Garden. Each of them has a unique look and some great ideas for the home gardener to take away. There is a gabion wall in the Backyard Garden that wonderfully blurs the boundaries between screening and sculpture.
At the end of Elizabeth Murdoch Promenade sits another element in the garden I wasn’t impressed with – the kiosk.
The kiosk is a modern building with ferocious red trimming that stands out very noticeably from the gardens around it. I’m no architect but the building just doesn’t seem to fit into the landscape very well at all. Where the original visitors centre is sympathetic to its surroundings, the new kiosk is its antithesis. The view from the kiosk out over Ian Potter Lake is pleasant enough, but for me the sheer volume of different materials used in this section of the garden is a visual bombardment that leaves one feeling a little overwhelmed. Natural stone, rusted steel, gleaming steel, dry stone walls, concrete, chain link fencing, pavers, slate, boardwalks, the lake and the lily pad bridge feel disjointed, at least at this early stage. Again, perhaps the area will grow to feel more peaceful as the plantings mature. At this very early stage the plants are still young and establishing.
Areas that work well in stage two tend to border the original stage one garden. These include the Amphitheatre and Research Gardens, the Forest Garden, the Arbour Garden, the Weird and Wonderful Garden and Gibson Hill, atop which you get an uninterrupted 360-degree view of the whole 15-hectare site. The Forest Garden and the Weird and Wonderful Garden were two of my favourite areas in the second stage. The forest garden is comprised of gums and the wonderful Scribbly Path that intersects the walkway is a beautiful touch. The Weird and Wonderful Garden was set with many Brachychiton specimens amid large slabs of vertical rock, all softened with a variety of foliage shapes that will look dynamite when they fill out. For me this was one of the best areas in stage two, both in design terms and plant combinations.
Despite this blog being a bit of grumble I would still encourage others to go along and see stage two of the Australian Garden. Tastes are as individual as those who hold them, and one mans gripe can be another’s compliment. It’s not that I disliked stage two of the gardens; I was more disappointed with some aspects of it. The contrast between the initial stage of the gardens and stage two, for me, is too stark. To get a good sense of the contrast I recommend standing on top of Gibson Hill and giving the two stages a thorough looking over. Like I said before there are a lot of good ideas kicking around stage two for home gardeners to use, which is what botanical gardens should give to the gardening public. Based on this criteria alone stage two is a huge success.
Until next time, happy gardening.
The Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne is about an hour east of Melbourne and is open every day of the year except Christmas day. Entry is free. Visit www.rbg.vic.gov.au for further information.


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LONG HILL TWP. - A student at County College of Morris (CCM), Alayna Kreilis of Millington recently put the first aid training she learned in class to good use.
WARREN TWP – Some 38 Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) students were inducted into the National Arts Honor Society (NAHS) at a virtual ceremony broadcast on the school’s website on Wednesday, May 27.
A group of local mayors pushing for the reopening of businesses sent a letter to state and county officials Thursday, May 28, urging the lifting of various restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
WARREN TWP. – Some 156 Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) were inducted into World Language Honor Societies in Chinese, French, Italian and Spanish during a live-streamed ceremony Wednesday, May 20.
WARREN TWP. - All registered Democratic and Republican voters will receive a postage paid vote-by-mail ballot ahead of the party primaries rescheduled to Tuesday, July 7.
Residents are invited to celebrate the summer solstice and preserved land on Saturday, June 20, by virtually attending New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s 60th anniversary gala.
WARREN TWP. - Standing at midfield on senior night, taking the final bow as the curtain falls, pinning the corsage on a prom date’s lapel -- the COVID-19 pandemic has deprived high school seniors of countless little moments that serve as rites of passage in the life of the American teenager.
Long-time environmental advocate Candace Ashmun, a legendary force in environmental circles, died peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning, May 23, 2020, at her home in Fellowship Village in Bernards Township. She was 96.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Tuesday morning that, effective July 6, live graduations will be allowed, providing social distancing measure are applied – “ensuring the health and safety of all in attendance.”
LONG HILL TWP. – There was no bagpipe procession nor parade of vintage cars on Main Avenue Monday, but town officials saw to it that Long Hill honored those who gave all.
WARREN TWP. – The historic Mount Bethel Meeting House may be in store for additional upgrades with the help of a $218,495 historic preservation grant.
Hunterdon County and Somerset County will continue to offer COVID-19 drive-through testing clinics on Thursday, May 28, Tuesday, June 2, and Thursday, June 4, at Raritan Valley Community College at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg.
WARREN TWP. - As the Township Committee held a solemn Memorial Day ceremony outside Town Hall, the members of the Washington Valley Volunteer Volunteer Fire Company honored those who paid the ultimate sacrifice outside the firehouse Monday.
New Jersey Hills Media Group remembers the brave men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. We celebrate all our veterans and thank all those who serve and their families.
WARREN TWP. – Burglars entered a total of nine vehicles parked in a residential neighborhood during the overnight hours of Wednesday, May 20, to Thursday, May 21.
WARREN TWP. - The "Feed to Give" nonprofit organization will return to Warren Wednesday, May 27, in an effort to stock local fridges and feed those in need.
WARREN TWP. - Mayor Michael “Mick” Marion has joined the “Mayors on Main Street” initiative representing 12 municipalities in Somerset, Middlesex and Morris counties.
HARDING TWP. — The Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) has launched a Spring “Quaran-green” Photo Challenge that is free and open to anyone wishing to participate.
WATCHUNG - The borough has opened its tennis courts at the Mobus Field complex, and municipal parking lots at Watchung Lake and Best Lake have been reopened to 50 percent capacity.
LONG HILL TWP. - The Twelve Baskets Food Pantry at All Saints’ Episcopal Church is seeking food donations to aid in its effort to serve food-insecure families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Novel coronavirus pandemic or not, Morris County is moving ahead on 2020 county road paving projects, with resurfacing work imminent this spring or early summer on stretches of roads in Denville, Long Hill, Mendham/Mendham Township, Mount Arlington, Netcong, Randolph, and Rockaway Township.
WATCHUNG - A controversial plan to build 230 apartments on Bonnie Burn Road has hit a major roadblock, but it is by no means dead in the water.
In-person commencement exercises have been canceled, but colleges and universities have conferred degrees and honors to a number of local students in recent weeks.
WARREN TWP. – Watchung Hills Regional High School Superintendent Elizabeth Jewett has been named “Superintendent of the Year” by the Somerset County Association of School Administrators.
WARREN TWP. - The possibility of an in-person graduation ceremony remains on the table for later in the summer, but for now, Watchung Hills Regional High School is planning a virtual ceremony in June.
LONG HILL TWP. - Residents will soon find it easy to spend the night in the great outdoors at Hicks Tract Park thanks to an effort from a local Girl Scout.
Hunterdon County and Somerset County will be holding COVID-19 drive-thru testing clinics from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, Tuesday, May 19, and Thursday, May 21, at Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg.
Working odd hours and balancing home and work lives, the men and women of Watchung Hills area rescue squads brave a heightened risk of exposure in serving their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The trajectory of new COVID-19 cases in the Watchung Hills communities continued to stabilize in the past week, though two new deaths were reported in Watchung as cases surged at a local health facility.
LONG HILL TWP. - A Baldwin, N.Y., man was arrested and charged with obtaining a controlled dangerous substance by fraud on Saturday, April 25, at Walgreens in Stirling.
MENDHAM - Mayor Christine Serrano Glassner will chair the Republican election campaigns in Morris County this year as the GOP tries to win back the 7th and 11th district congressional seats.
In another indication that the growth of the coronavirus may have slowed in the area, no new COVID-19 fatalities were reported in Somerset County on Monday, May 18.
LONG HILL TWP. - Residents are encouraged to offer thoughts and suggestions on the various sections of town through a survey live on the township website through Friday, May 22.
WARREN TWP. – A 1.8-acre lot next to the municipal complex on Mountain Boulevard has been designated as an area of need of redevelopment to accommodate multi-family housing.
The financial hurt caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is already being felt across the Watchung Hills communities, but local school districts will receive some relief through a federal stimulus package.
WARREN TWP. - Each weekday evening at 7:30 p.m., Warren Township Schools librarians are taking turns hosting a virtual story time session called, “Late Night @ The Library.”
LONG HILL TWP. - The Goddard School in Stirling was to open its doors to children of essential workers on Wednesday, May 20, following strict guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19 between students and staff.
WARREN TWP. – When a cross section of teachers at Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS) shared their observations about “distance teaching for distant learning” during the spring semester of the COVID-19 pandemic, there were several common threads that appeared in all their responses.
WARREN TWP. - Central School secretary Jane Auriemma applied for a special grant on behalf of the Warren Township Education Association (WTEA) through the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA).


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Today we are really pleased to welcome Senator Martha McSally and her inspiring book Dare to Fly!
A book about life’s lessons told through her own experiences. Even though unfathomable crimes have been committed against her she has persevered emotionally and physically. The Senator has not let her tragedies define who she is, but her triumphs.
A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Martha McSally served 26 years in the Air Force, retiring as full colonel. She is the first female fighter pilot to fly in combat and the first to command a fighter squadron in combat in United States history. She deployed six times to the Middle East and Afghanistan and flew 325 combat hours in the A-10 Warthog, earning the Bronze Star and six air medals. First as a Congresswoman and now as a Senator, she represents the people of Arizona.
She was able to soar into the skies after overcoming a height requirement. It seems she was a half-inch too short. But the gutty, refusing to except illogical barriers, and persistent personality of hers comes forward. McSally noted, “It paid off because I received a waiver letter sighting my successful cockpit evaluations, athletic, and academic accomplishments, so they made an exception.”
During her A-10 training McSally experienced discrimination. A flight instructor who had the power to fail her felt he HAD to pass her just because she was a woman. Typical of her personality, she did not back down. Recounting, “I got in his face and said ‘Flying fighters is serious business. No one, no one, is telling you to lower those standards and risk any of that for me. In fact, if I don’t meet the standards, and you don’t flunk me, then you’re the one that doesn’t have balls.’ Fortunately, I passed with flying colors. I wanted to prove I belonged and that women could be patriots. I had a feisty attitude that enabled me to push back and not be pushed over.”
Her grittiness seems to be inherited from her parents. At the age of twelve her father died and her mother became a single mom, having to raise five children on her own. “My mom was struggling in her own grief, yet she went back to school to get her Masters. She chose to put one foot in front of the other. This taught me to push through adversity.”
With Father’s Day just around the corner Martha wants to acknowledge how her dad made a great impact in her life. “I learned more about my dad after writing this book. He believed in hard work, service, to get a good education, and to be driven to give back to others. Right before he died my dad asked to speak to all of his children separately. He and I talked about mundane stuff, but he also told me to make him proud. This propelled me, although not right away, to move forward and to make a difference in my life, to consider every day a gift. I strived to carry his legacy of hard work and compassion for others.”
She definitely had compassion for others when confronting the military over their requirements for US military women to wear burkas. “Assigned to Kuwait, I saw this picture of a US military woman wearing a headscarf on a magazine cover. Right away I thought, ‘this is wrong.’ The Secretary of Defense was speaking where I was deployed. I had to decide to ask him about the policy or leave things alone. One of the lessons of this book is to not walk away from a problem. I called a mentor for advice and was told to read the Book of Esther. There was a line that struck me, ‘can it be you were put in such a position for such a time like this.’ We both had to face risk and conviction. I realized I could be a voice for the young enlisted women. Fast-forward and I was assigned to Saudi Arabia where I had to wear a burka. I complied, while still fighting the policy. I was about to file a lawsuit and then 9/11 happened. I remember sitting in the Saudi-based operations center watching news reports about freeing the Afghan women from oppression. I yelled, ‘am I the only one who sees the irony in this? The very people who are helping free Afghan women from wearing the burka are actually forcing our own military to wear one.’ Eventually there was legislation passed by bi-partisan support. In the House Heather Wilson, the first female veteran elected to Congress, played a pivotal role, along with others. She recently retired from being Secretary of the Air Force and wrote about this book, ‘Inspiring for anyone-in and out of the cockpit.’”
Unfortunately, McSally had first-hand experience with sexual abuse, both as a teenager in high school and again in the military. “I share my experiences because it happens to a lot of women and even some men. I hope I can shine a light and let people see that it did not hold me down. Abusers have already robbed their victims, but I personally wanted to make sure that I was not robbed of the future. For awhile I compartmentalized to help me function and I was broken. It had to reset to trust the right people and stay wary of others instead of boxing every one out. Otherwise I was going to the dark side. I did not want to get into a pattern of having fear hold me back. Fear brings anger and parallelization. I wanted to be courageous.”
There is a very powerful quote about her canine friends: ‘I wouldn’t have survived this far without the unconditional love of the furry, four-legged angels in my life. You can make it through nearly anything if you come home to the love of a dog who brings smiles, joy, and a coat to dry all tears.’
She explains, “I could not live my life without a dog. I grew up with dogs in my home. The first one I had was a stray Beagle known as Hobo. I was twelve when Hobo and my dad passed away. We then got Casey who became my lifeline as I was dealing with the grief of losing my dad. Now with the pandemic people are struggling with isolation. They realize as they get a dog from a shelter that they are the person’s furry wingman. Sometimes we wonder who rescued who because they bring companionship, unconditional love, and can lift someone up when they are sad.”
The book includes the “Man in the Arena” quote by Theodore Roosevelt. “I found this quote in a book while a cadet in the Air Force Academy and have carried a copy with me ever since. It is now a yellowed crinkled piece of paper, but I carry it around because it speaks to my spirit. I have had different journeys and challenges and I want to always remind myself I am in the arena. Similarly, anyone who reads this book, I want to be their wingman to provide support and confront from fear, grief, and betrayal.”
This is a must read for anyone who had challenges in their life. Martha McSally shows how to survive hardships, overcome barriers, survive the darkest moments, and make someone proud. She is a straight-talker who sees a problem and confronts it head on.
Check out Senator Martha McSally’s terrific website : https://www.daretofly.us/
“Like the A-10 aircraft she flew in combat, retired colonel and fighter pilot Martha McSally is a gritty individual who loves our Air Force and personified its core values of excellence, integrity, and service before self, while standing up to make it a better institution for everyone who serves. How to be resolute, do the right thing, persevere, find gratitude, and learn compassion are just some of the lessons in her inspirational life story.” —Ron FOGLEMAN, General (ret.), U.S. Air Force; former Air Force Chief of Staff
Combining the soulful honesty of Make Your Bed with the inspiring power of You Are a Badass, America’s first female combat jet pilot and Arizona Senator Martha McSally shows you how to clear the runway of your life: embrace fear, transform doubt, succeed when you are expected to fail, and soar to great heights in this motivational life guide.
Martha McSally is an extraordinary achiever whose inner strength and personal principles have helped her overcome adversity throughout her life. Initially rejected from Air Force flight school because she was too short, she refused to give up, becoming the first female fighter pilot to fly in combat and the first to command a combat fighter squadron in United States history. During her twenty-six-year military career, she fought to free American servicewomen stationed in the Middle East from restrictions requiring them to don full-body, black abayas and ride in the backs of cars – and won. McSally has continued to serve America, first in the House of Representatives, and now as a U.S. Senator from Arizona.
McSally is also a survivor. She shares how her experiences propelled her to become a fighter for justice in and out of the cockpit. In this powerful, uplifting book, McSally reflects on her successes and failures, shares key principles that have guided her, and reveals invaluable lessons to break barriers, thrive through darkness, and make someone proud in your life. “Courage isn’t magic or genetics. It is a choice. By choosing to do things afraid, you discover your own power to overcome.”
Filled with fresh stories and insights, Dare to Fly will help each of us find the courage inside to break our barriers, endure turbulence, and keep flying high.
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I read this at jet-speed! Reading this autobiography was so inspiring. Martha McSally has been through so much, yet despite adversity, discrimination and the fact that her job is predominantly male-dominated, she has achieved heights that most men and women can only dream of.
‘Do things afraid’, is very much a motto which encourages you to step outside of your comfort zone and push through what is holding you back. Having faced many challenges of my own, I found Martha’s stories relatable – in that ‘this is what you can do too’ if you you’re in a situation where you think there’s no hope, but have enough grit and determination to carry on where others may have just given up.
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