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Phytoestrogens cause Breast Cysts
by Elizabeth Smith, MD
Phytoestrogens, Naturally Occurring Plant Estrogens, the Ones to Avoid that cause Breast Cysts
Just because something is natural does not mean
it is good for you or harmless. Toadstools are natural, but those mushrooms are poisonous. Breast cysts
may also be provoked by some plants, foods and herbs. The therapeutic effect of Natural Progesterone may also be
blocked by some herbs.
I had a patient that decided to get "healthy products" from a health food store. She began to complain of sore tender breasts. I traced the problem to the expensive health food store shampoo that contained pomegranate.
I had another patient with severe endometriosis that noticed that her endo flared when she binged on pomegranate juice and pomegranates during a health food store special sale on pomegranates.
Breast enlargement formulas rely on the estrogenic activity of the herbs in the formula. These same herbs may cause breast cysts.
How to avoid Bad Phytoestrogens
Plants produce chemicals that mimic estrogen and/or block estrogen, and/or block progesterone. The human body has receptors to both estrogen and progesterone. These receptors will respond not only to the body's hormones, but also plant hormones. In general, phytoestrogens are thought to wash out of the body within several days in contrast to months or decades that the synthetic chemical xenoestrogens take to be excreted. Whole grains, fruits, seeds, beans and herbs all are know to have estrogen and/or progesterone activity. The most famous is soy. In general, any food that has been eaten by a culture or people group for centuries is probably all right to eat if the people group in question is relatively free from these estrogen related diseases. When referring to phytoestrogens, it is generally thought that a "weak" estrogen may actually be protective against cancer causing xenoestrogens. The best example is Lilian Thompson PhD's work that showed that oral ground flax seed reduced breast cancer size between the time of diagnosis and surgery. The phytoestrogen contained in the flax seed binds to the progesterone receptor, but does not stimulate it. The flax seed phytoestrogen competes with other estrogens that would otherwise stimulate the estrogen receptor. The flax seed phytoestrogen acts as a blocker. In contrast, a strong phytoestrogen may actually make the disease worse. Again the list that follows is incomplete because of the lack of research money and interest:
Coffee is a known phytoestrogen that exacerbates breast cysts. Since it is a phytoestrogen, decaffinated coffee may still be able to act as an estrogen.
Recently, in 2008, Dr. Barbara Cohn from the Center for Research on Women's and Children's Health in Berkeley, California showed that the equivalent of 3 cups of coffee (caffeine) would result in undesecended testes in youg boys. See the article here.
Clover, Red Clover tea, Alfalfa Sprouts
In the 1940's, the sheep farmers of Perth in western Austrailia began to experience an epidemic of still births despite three seasons of exceptionally good weather. The handsome merino sheep looked healthy. However, the ewe's failed to go into labor; the lambs died in still birth and often the mothers as well. In a matter of 5 years, the ewes failed to conceive at all even after repeated breeding with fertile rams.
Federal and agricultural specialists found the problem. Clover. Fifteen years earlier, ranchers had imported a clover from the Mediterranean region in Europe. The first scientific paper on this phenomenom appeared in the Austrailian Veterinary Journal in 1946 and proclaimed this as "clover disease". Three years later three chemicals were identified as suspects. Finally, formononetin only one of the chemicals was determined to be the culprit. Formononetin mimics estrogen.
Coumestrol found in sunflower seeds when fed to the mother rat caused permanent reproductive problems in the rat pups: female pups when grown did not ovulate, and the male pups had altered mounting behavior and fewer ejaculations. Neonatal rats and immature rats exposed to coumestrol had premature estrous cycles. Flax seed oil and Soy oil are known NOT have the active phytoestrogens. Sunflower oil MAY or MAY NOT have active hormone components in it.
Queen Anne's lace (wild carrot)
During the fourth century B.C., Hippocrates noted that Queen Anne's Lace prevented pregnancies.
The Greeks used this plant as a contraceptive. Modern research confirms strong estrogen activity.
Used in the ancient world to prevent pregnancy and precipitate abortions.
Licorice, Red Clover, Yucca, Hops (Beer) and Motherwort
Zava, PhD showed that these herbs stimulated estrogen receptor positive breast cancer cells to grow. Red Clover and Yucca were found to be equal in potency to estradiol at the same concentrations. Women who harvest hops for beer begin menstruating 2 days later anecdotally. Zava has confirmed that beer has a significant amount of phytoestrogens that have moderate estrogen activity from hops used in the flavoring of beer.
Bloodroot, Ocotillo, Mandrake, Oregano, Damiana, Pennyroyal, Verbenna, Nutmeg, Tumeric, Yucca, Thyme, Calamus rt., Red Clover, Goldenseal, Licorice, Mistletoe, Cumin, Fennel, Camomille, Cloves.
There are separate estrogen and progesterone
receptors. Zava, PhD was able to show that the above herbs are able to bind to the progesterone receptor. These
herbs would compete against any natural progesterone taken and should also be avoided. Interestingly enough all
the progesterone binding herbs were antagonists or neutral meaning they competed against progesterone and worked
against it or blocked progesterone. None of them were progesterone stimulators. Bloodroot, mandrake, pennyroyal,
yucca, and mistletoe all have very strong progesterone binding activity and are used as abortifacents (create an
abortion), and to bring on menses. Bloodroot was used in England to treat breast cancer 100 years ago, and was
used by Native Americans to treat surface tumors. Herbalists today use it to treat breast cancers, nasal polyps,
and cervical dysplasia. Mistletoe has been used for 100 years in Europe to treat breast cancer and leukemia.
Herbs that Suppress Breast Cancer Cell Growth
Zava, PhD also found that Mandrake, Bloodroot,
and Juniper stunted the growth of BOTH estrogen receptor positive breast cancer cells and estrogen receptor negative
breast cancer cells. Saliva estradiol results also showed very low estradiol in women taking the Chinese herb Dong
Quai. It is thought that Dong Quai suppresses estradiol synthesis.
Cotton Seed Oil
Since the 1970s most of the work on cottonseed oil as an antispermatogenic has been conducted in China, after Chinese authorities noted decreased fertility in some provinces in the late 1950s and eventually linked it with the use of cottonseed oil in cooking. In one study rats fed 0.5 milliliters of cottonseed oil a day produced no viable sperm at the end of the 28-day test period. Cotton is the most intensively sprayed field crop in the world, accounting for more than 10 percent of the pesticides used worldwide and 25 percent of the pesticides used in the U.S. Yet despite cotton's role in the food chain, chemicals that are banned for use on food crops are used on cotton.
Tea Tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) and Lavender Oil causes Gynecomastia (male breast enlargement) in boys
From Science News, issue of 1 July 2006:
Two ingredients common in many hair- and skin-care products have been linked to abnormal development of breasts in boys. Lavender oil and tea tree oil contain compounds that act like female sex hormones and interfere with male hormones, researchers have determined.
Enlarged male breasts, or gynecomastia, result from an imbalance between the activity of estrogens, which stimulate breast growth, and estrogen-inhibiting androgens. The condition is extremely rare before puberty, says Denver-area pediatric endocrinologist Clifford Bloch.
Nevertheless, since the mid-1990s, Bloch has treated gynecomastia in a series of boys age 10 or younger. Most had normal ratios of sex hormones in their blood, indicating that theirs wasn't a problem of hormone production.
From the youngsters and their parents, Bloch learned that at least five boys had been using a shampoo, hair gel, soap, or another topical product that listed lavender oil among its ingredients. One of the products also contained tea tree oil. "A couple of patients were putting pure lavender oil on their skin," he says.
Bloch recommended that the boys stop using lavender-containing products. When they followed his advice, gynecomastia disappeared within a few months.
To verify his hunch that the plant oils were hormonally active, Bloch contacted Derek Henley and Kenneth Korach of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences in Research Triangle Park, N.C. In their lab, the two investigators exposed human-breast cells to lavender oil and, separately, to tea tree oil. They found that each oil turned on estrogen-regulated genes and inhibited an androgen-regulated gene.
"These oils possess both estrogenic and anti-androgenic properties," Henley reported at the Endocrine Society meeting in Boston this week. He adds that the finding is the first to implicate "essential oils" from plants in gynecomastia.
Young boys should avoid the oils, Bloch advises. Many personal-care products contain them. Other plant products act like estrogens in the body.
Pediatric endocrinologist Edward Reiter of Tufts University School of Medicine in Springfield, Mass., applauds Bloch for his "impressive, Sherlock Holmes" performance in unearthing what the boys had in common. While similar patients probably trickle in to other endocrinology clinics, he says, the cause of their enlarged breasts could escape diagnosis because doctors don't make the connection to personal-care products.
"If I had seen [just] one of those kids, I'm sure I would have missed it," he says.
The rapid reversal of gynecomastia that Bloch accomplished is a rare achievement in medicine, comments Ken Ong, a pediatric endocrinologist at the Medical Research Council in Cambridge, England. As such, it strongly suggested a link between the products and the boys' problem.
The plant essences presumably have similar potential effects in young girls, Reiter says. Studies show a recent rise of early breast development in girls. Prepubertal children have low sex hormone concentrations, so relatively small amounts of hormone-mimicking compounds might upset their physiologic balance at that age, says Reiter.
Pharmaceutical companies routinely travel to the jungles to seek native cures. They modify traditional herbal remedies to create prescription drugs. One such example is digoxin that is derived from a traditional Irish tea and the fox glove plant. Many herbs, foods and spices have estrogen activity as well as progesterone activity. In general, if a people group has been eating a particular food for centuries and have relatively small amounts of estrogen linked diseases, the food is safe to consume in reasonable quanities.
- Avoid Coffee, Decaffinated Coffee, and Beer
- Avoid Sunflower Seeds, Red Clover Tea, Camomille Tea, Alfalfa Sprouts, Queen Anne's lace (wild carrot), Pomegranate, Fennel, Fenugreek, Licorice, Red Clover, Yucca, Hops (Beer) and Motherwort.
- Avoid Phytoestrogens that block and interfere
with the action of Natural Progesterone. Avoid Bloodroot, Ocotillo, Mandrake, Oregano, Damiana, Pennyroyal, Verbenna,
Nutmeg, Tumeric, Yucca, Thyme, Calamus rt., Red Clover, Goldenseal, Licorice, Mistletoe, Cumin, Fennel, Camomille,
- No Sunflower Oil, No Safflower Oil, and No Cotton Seed Oil.
- No Tea Tree Oil. No Lavender Oil.


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Coral Precious coral or red coral is the common name given to Corallium rubrum and several related species of marine coral. The distinguishing characteristic of precious corals is their durable and intensely colored red or pink skeleton, which is used for making jewelry. Red corals grow on rocky sea bottoms with low sedimentation, typically in dark environments—either in the depths or in dark caverns or crevices.
Garnets are a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. All species of garnets possess similar physical properties and crystal forms, but differ in chemical composition. Garnet species are found in many colors including red, orange, yellow, green, purple, brown, blue, black, pink, and colorless, with reddish shades most common. The mineral group shows a range of hardness on the Mohs scale of about 6.5-7.5.

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Step 1: A little insight....
The Darlington transistor, or more commonly, the Darlington pair, consists of two separate bipolar transistors sharing a common collector, and when combined, offer an exponentially higher gain than both transistors separate.
The idea was created by engineer Sidney Darlington of Bell Labs in 1953. He also patented the idea of having 2 or 3 transistors on a single chip,sharing a collector pin.
In a way, the pair could be seen as operating in 2 ways. The 1st, and most commonly accepted, is where both transistors act like amplifiers, the 2nd stage further strengthening the output of the 1st stage. I have a slightly different view of it, where the 1st stage acts as an amplifier, beefing up the input, so that it saturates the base of the 2nd stage, turning it on, like a switch.
With all that being said.... LETS BUILD SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!


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If you have a free Saturday this winter, you may want to go super-geek and organize that pile of books that serves as your personal library. It may seem like a chore, but sorting through years of books can be entertaining. Of course, you also gain the added benefits of quicker access to the books you actually need as well as more floor space.
To begin to free this potential space from the cluttered piles, clear a space to work. This may need to be another room, but one method is to remove all the books from one shelf and begin there so there is less moving to be done at the end of the process. Either way, designate categories for your books.
If your collection is relatively small, broad labels such as fiction, non-fiction, and miscellaneous may do. However, if you’re serious about books and organizing them, then you probably have enough to warrant more specific categories; think of the ways that you mentally sort them. You may end up with categories such as horror, mystery, game manual, and history, or subject and subset pairs such as fiction: horror, fiction: historical, and non-fiction: textbooks. It’s up to you.
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Next, assign one shelf or area to each category. This may require the use of post-its, so have a pen nearby. And don’t be surprised if new categories develop as you work. Begin the process by sorting the books into their places. After this is done, decide the places where each category will more permanently reside and relocate them there.
You may now choose to arrange each category by author, title, or subset, or you can just leave it as is. And if you’re particularly careful or particularly bored, you may want to use this opportunity to write your name on each volume (and maybe the year and place that you originally read it).
Lastly, if you want your library to feel like a real one, there are many stationary shops that sell special, acid-free labels for the inside cover. These record your name, the year, the category, and so forth. You can also choose to assign dewy decimals with a bit of tape and a considerable amount of patience.
Some very special labels even offer check-in and check-out spaces (like library cards had prior to computerization) and are sold with a rubber stamp that records the date. These additions are hardly necessary, but they can be a fun addition and a way to keep up with your books if you happen to serve as the local lending library to your circle of friends.

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How to respond to natural disasters
The increase in extreme weather events is a challenge for governments and the population. What are the economic consequences of climate change? How can we prepare for natural disasters that affect our territory? We talked about it with Gemma Vallet, director of 11Onze District and Càrol Rafales, from the product team.
This year’s summer is expected to be one of the hottest in the historical series, a forecast that seems to be repeated year after year—an early summer marked by unsettled weather and storms. More and more often, meteorologists are warning of a new DANA ((depressió aïllada a nivells alts)), better known as a cut-off low, which can cause heavy rainfall for hours or days.
The effects of climate change are increasingly palpable, and we have no choice but to adapt and take the necessary measures to mitigate the economic and social effects that come with these extreme weather events. As Càrol Rafales explains, “These meteorological phenomena can present violent storms and hailstorms, so we must be prepared”.
How to deal with a DANA
This meteorological phenomenon is characterised by torrential rainfall, often violent and accompanied by strong winds, which can cause flooding. The fact that this rainfall occurs in a short time and in very localised areas means that it can cause years of damage to infrastructures and buildings as it is difficult to channel so much water.
If the region where we live can be affected by a cut-off low “it is essential to stay informed of the development of the storm and avoid leaving home on foot or by car,” says Rafales.
She also reminds us that “we must make sure that the pipes and drains in our house are free of obstructions”.
Similarly, it would not be a bad idea to be prepared if the electricity goes out, which is one of the negative effects that often result from these storms. Rafales advises us to always have our mobile phones charged, or external backup batteries. In cases of extreme flooding, we will have to leave the affected area and seek shelter on higher ground, so it is advisable to have an emergency kit ready, including spare clothes, torches, a radio, a first aid kit and provisions.
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We Release Whatever The Fuck We Want Records (charming name, better known by its acronym WRWTFWW) has released a rather unique album. It pairs Japanese ambient/environmental legend Takashi Kokubo (Ion Series) and Italian & Swiss trombonist Andrea Esperti (Esperti Project) working under the name of Music For A Cosmic Garden.
From the label’s Bandcamp site:
“Takashi KOKUBO is a Japanese environmental musician who produces healing music that gently resonates with people’s hearts. He has recorded “sound scenes from nature” in countries around the world using a binaural “CyberPhonic” microphone of his own invention, and incorporates these dimensional sounds of nature in his work. The founder of Studio Ion, he has released more than 20 albums that include the highly sought-after Ion Series. His track “A Dream Sails Out to Sea, Scene 3” was featured on Light in the Attic’s Grammy-nominated Kankyō Ongaku compilation.
Andrea ESPERTI is a Swiss trombonist and composer originally from Puglia (Italy). He plays in multiple genres (classical, pop, world, electro, jazz) in an eternal approach of exchange and encounters. He travels the world, listening to others and interacting with their cultures, crystallizing his globe-trotting emotions through music projects. More info at andreaesperti.bandcamp.com
For fans of environmental, ambient, cosmic escapes, the works of Midori Takada, Hiroshi Yoshimura, and Satoshi Ashikawa, meditative atmospherics, and gardening in space.”


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Musical Score By: Anton Sanko
Distributed by: La-La Land Records
Reviewed by Melissa Minners
In the supernatural horror film Jessabelle, Sarah Snook is Jessabelle Laurent, a woman who has just survived a car crash in which her fiancÚ (Brian Hallisay) and unborn child are both killed. Confined to a wheelchair, Jessabelle moves in with her estranged father (David Andrews), forced to stay in the room where her mother (Joelle Carter) died of a brain tumor. Jessabelle feels a strange presence in her childhood home, something confirmed by video tapes left for her by her mother. But is that presence out to harm her, or is it about to reveal a horrifying truth about Jessabelle and her family?
The musical score of Jessabelle was created by composer, orchestrator and producer Anton Sanko. Having produced for such notable artists as Suzanne Vega, Jim Carroll and Skeleton Key, Anton Sanko has also made a name for himself in the movie industry, composing music for television and film for over two decades. Some of Sanko's credits include Rabbit Hole, Big Love, Ring of Fire, The Possession, Ouija and The Devil's Hand.
The musical score of Jessabelle is mainly what anyone would expect from a horror film. Pianos and strings unite in a morose score riddled with scary horror cues like screeching violins, haunting female vocals, disjointed sounds, electronic outbursts and more. There is an underlying chanting session that appears in certain tracks offering the impression that something on the voodoo plane is going on here. As the film is set in Louisiana, this is highly possible and may explain the source of Jessabelle's ill feelings in her childhood home.
The Jessabelle Soundtrack is not exactly offering anything new on the horror front, but that's not to say that the score isn't perfectly suited for the visuals of the film. The fact that it contains an actual score, as opposed to the scary horror cue soundfest that has been known to accompany horror films these days, makes it a decent stand alone album and well-worth the listen.

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Imaginary worlds brief was intended as a chance for introspection, giving me the opportunity to make the known unknown since as artists, illustrators etc. we often live in day-dreams and fantasies from life’s harsh/subtle realities, while embracing experimentation, play and innovation.
I started by first looking at dreams. I have always been intrigued by the concept of humans going to sleep and the brain being most active when in R.E.M mode. I have often tried to draw a connection between the body shutting down in this dimension and the mind assuming another form in the next and believe that dreams are a connection to whatever dimension exists.
I proceeded to look at dreams and out of body experiences and how tethering between this consciousness and the next is a source of inspiration for artists. Salvador Dalí was said to use a similar “paranoiac-critical” method to gain odd visions which
inspired his paintings. Deliberately teetering between awake and asleep states is known to cause spontaneous trance episodes at the onset of sleep which are ultimately helpful when attempting to induce an OBE (out of body experience).
Varoujan is an illustrator who produces eye catching art and one that reflects surreal and abstract themes which are mystically evocative. As an illustrator, he produces a majority of his work as intricate etchings on solar plates. I made the chance discovery of the illustrator’s work whilst researching the solar plate technique. A majority of the works i had encountered at this point drew direct reference from photographic images, but his detailed surrealistic illustrative approach caught my eye and works very well with the solar plates in my opinion.

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The One: Making a Music Star News
After two weeks of extremely low rated performance and results show, ABC has abruptly canceled The One: Making a Superstar, its American Idol-like reality singing competition that was intended to last ten weeks.
ABC has announced that The One: Making a Music Star, its previously announced adaptation of Operacisn Triunfo, the smash-hit Spanish reality singing competition that first premiered around the same time as Britain's Pop Idol, the UK hit that proceeded Fox's American Idol, will debut Tuesday, July 18 at 9PM ET/PT with a special two-hour premiere.
ABC has announced that will air five new reality shows -- Buy It Now, How to Get the Guy, Master of Champions, One Ocean View and The One: Making a Music Star, an American edition of one of the world's most popular reality singing competition formats -- as part of its summer programming lineup.
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16 August 2019 : Animal Research
Gastric Acid and Pepsin Work Together in Simulated Gastric Acid Inhalation Leading to Pulmonary Fibrosis in RatsShi Chen1ABCDEFG, HongYu Chen2ACDEF, Yue Cheng3BCD, Yu Wei1DEF, XianMei Zhou1CDEF, Tian Li4ACF, JiPing Zhu1ABDEFG*, Qian Wang1ABCF
Med Sci Monit 2019; 25:6153-6164
BACKGROUND: The clinical association between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has been known for many years, but it is still unclear. The present study investigated the association between experimentally simulated aspiration and pulmonary fibrosis.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 120 male Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into a negative control group, a bleomycin group, and 3 simulated aspiration groups. The bleomycin group was administered a one-time intratracheal injection of bleomycin, whereas the 3 simulated aspiration groups were treated either with an intratracheal instillation of gastric fluid combined with pepsin, with pepsin alone, or with hydrochloric acid, all twice a week, and the negative control group was administered normal saline twice a week. Lung tissues were collected to evaluate pathological changes and the mRNA expression levels of connective tissue growth factor (CTGF), type I collagen, and transforming growth factor.
RESULTS: The results demonstrated that the degree of fibrosis in the early stage was low in each of the 3 simulated aspiration groups, but gradually increased over time. The expression levels of the downstream factor of fibrosis, CTGF, and type I collagen also reflected this trend.
CONCLUSIONS: The study demonstrates that aspiration of gastric contents can cause pulmonary fibrosis, and mixed aspiration of pepsin and gastric fluid can accelerate this process. This study provides strong evidence in support of a potential association between human GERD and IPF.
Keywords: Fibrosis, Gastric Acid, Gastric Juice, Inhalation
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Aging trees in Barbados, particularly at the island???s parks and beaches, are posing a serious threat to the lives of people and their property.
But, General Manager at the National Conservation Commission (NCC), Keith Neblett, has given the assurance that there are ongoing efforts to remove the dead trees, usually between 30 to 40 years-old, to ensure the safety of the public using the parks and beaches.
He made these comments today during the official launch of Arbor Week 2013 at the NCC???s Codrington, St. Michael headquarters.
Recently, there were fallen trees at the Errol Barrow Park, Rockley Beach and at Folkestone. There were also problems with trees dying at the Drill Hall due to water saturation resulting from challenges with the drainage system. ???We recognise that a lot of trees in Barbados are aging, and this programme of Arbor Day will help to take corrective measures in terms of replacing a lot of the [aging] trees,??? Mr. Neblett said.
He added that 150 trees were pruned over the last year, but a similar number were identified as posing a potential threat and some are still yet to be identified. Noting that the upkeep of trees was a part of the NCC???s Park Maintenance annual budget, Mr. Neblett noted that they were also working with Dendrologist from the National Botanical Gardens, Nigel Jones, to identify other trees which were problematic.
However, he told those present that through an ongoing programme with the Ministry of Public Works (MPW), staff of the NCC were constantly going around the island and removing dead trees to ensure the safety of the public and children using the parks and beaches.


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how to introduce a second dog into your houseYour first dog may not immediately be enthused by the arrival of a new addition to the family. A second dog in the home can sometimes cause the first dog to become more possessive over toys,...
Your first dog may not immediately be enthused by the arrival of a new addition to the family. A second dog in the home can sometimes cause the first dog to become more possessive over toys, attention, and territory. This reaction can lead to behavior problems and conflicts between the dogs. To help your dog adjust to a second dog in the home, and enjoy the benefits of a new canine friendship, here are a few guidelines that can smooth out this time of transition.Tips for a Successful Transition
The key to successfully introducing a second dog into your home is to reduce any feelings of competition over food, toys, and attention. Before you bring a second dog into the home, make sure that you have your home prepared in advance. New blankets, bedding, food dishes, and water dishes should all be purchased before the new dog arrives. Buy extra toys that you can introduce to both of the dogs at the same time; this will give the dogs an opportunity to play with the new toys together without your first dog feeling overly possessive over the toys.
The moment you bring the second dog into the home, try to keep the atmosphere calm and quiet. The dogs will probably become excited over time, but a calm attitude from you may help to keep their excitement from bubbling over into more aggressive emotions. When the second dog comes into the home, the dogs will need plenty of room to get to know each other. Do not force a meeting between them or they could become frightened or aggressive.
Give both of the dogs the same amount of attention. New dogs in the home often hog the spotlight for awhile, and this can lead to dominance issues between the dogs. Try to make sure that you, and other family members, are not unknowingly giving the new dog more attention. Immediately begin activities with both of the dogs together, and the dogs will soon realize that they belong to the same family.
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Rowan Autumn Winter 2021-2022 is here!
Platinum - this collection of exquisite designs features subtly sparkling threads, colour work and tempting textures.
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Maison - whimsical motifs and captivating patterns, Martin Storey has created a homeware collection of soft cushions, runners and throws that will add fun and vivacity to homes interiors
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Franz Schreker’s musical innovation is less a result of technical developments than an expression of spheres of human emotional life, which have never before been so clearly displayed. He is not a composer of absolutes, but rather someone for whom music, like staging, is a means of presenting general human problems. And yet his work is still art of the highest order, which is the result of his skill as a dramatist. These brightly coloured images and sounds are equally inspired by the stage. (Erwin Stein on Franz Schreker)
Schreker was undoubtedly one of the last composers of this generation. A new aesthetic developed after the war. His personal fate as a “degenerate” artist in Berlin, who was driven out of office in 1933, attempted to emigrate and then died in 1934, is an additional factor. Like many others, he was simply forgotten – passed over. The Nazis did a good job on him. (Ingo Metzmacher on Franz Schreker)
Jochen Biganzoli’s new production of Franz Schreker’s Der Ferne Klang will première on 21 October at the Theater Lübeck. Andreas Wolf conducts the Philharmonisches Orchester der Hansestadt Lübeck, with Cornelia Ptassek as Grete and Zoltán Nyári as Fritz.
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Lopez Selected to Play High School All-Star Series
Senior Darius Lopez was selected to the Metro East roster for the upcoming Play Ball Minnesota High School All-Star Series to be held on June 23 and 25 in Chaska, Minnesota.
Lopez is just the seventh Aggie to be selected to the All-Star Series in its 42-year history. “This is a big honor and quite an accomplishment for Darius and our baseball program,” said head baseball coach Mike Streitz. “I am very happy and proud of Darius for working hard to become one of the best players in the Metro East which is loaded with several AAA and AAAA schools,” added Streitz.
All games will be played at Chaska Athletic Park on June 23 and 24. A complete schedule and itinerary may be found here.
Former Aggie Players & Coaches Selected for All-Star Series
Mitch Knippenberg, ’12
Charlie Turch, ’12 (Minnesota Class A Player of the Year)
Paul Barrett, ’02
Larry King, ’88
Mark Hunziker, ’83
Mike Simons, ‘77
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Many people wonder why it takes me almost a half a year to post my Top 10 blog of last year. Truth is, with my salary and time, it is really hard to see all the movies of a year in that same year. Always when the year starts, that’s when the Oscar movies starting premiering to regular audiences, and I have to binge watch the movies I missed in theaters to Netflix and sometimes illegal downloading sites (Please don’t arrest me NSA). If only some company want to pick me up and pay me to watch and write (Hint, hint, Boston Globe, Grantland, heck anyone who would pay me). So that’s why, and even then, I haven’t seen all the movies. So let me start with The ill Awards. Some awards picked by me that really, or kind of, impacted me as I watch movies that year.
Funniest Movie of the Year
Dumb and Dumber To
I know people will call me crazy for picking this as the funniest movie of the year. However, I thought 2014 was weak for comedy movies, and out of all the movies this one made me laugh the most. I am a big fan of the first movie Dumb and Dumber, and was excited to see Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels reprise their roles as Lloyd and Harry. Their stupidity is what made this movie hilarious for me, and if a comedy makes me laugh, they have done their job. A close second place belongs to the movie Neighbors, and trust me, it was that close for me. Speaking of Dumb and Dumber To, it leads me to my next award.
Movie Where Most People Hated, but I Enjoyed It
Dumb and Dumber To
For the reasons I said above, I found the movie hilarious, and honestly I have a soft spot for Jim Carrey’s comedy, because growing up watching his movies have always entertained me. No matter what, I will always love Jim Carrey, even though he made the movie The Number 23. A close second has to belong to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Mainly because I’m a big fan of TMNT, and the movie did justice with a weak storyline.
Best Animated Movie
The Lego Movie
No other animated movie comes close to this very thought provoking movie. Once you get past the stop motion capture filming, which I did very quickly. You can really enjoy what this movie is all about. This leads me to my next award.
Movie That Exceeded My Expectations
The Lego Movie
Before I saw this movie, I thought it was going to be a typical kids movie that the toy company Legos will benefit from financially. When I watched it, it was more than that. This movie had heart for all ages to enjoy, and really enjoyed the thought provoking twists. (Rant on their Oscar snub will come later.
Most Disappointing Movie
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1
I had some very high hopes for this film, even though they were dividing the last book to drain all the money they can make. (A trend that needs to stop.) I really enjoyed the first too movies, and I was ready for another epic, but all it was, was nothing but drama. I can understand that it is setting up for the epic finale, but I feel like I got jilted at the alter. Hopefully the next movie will make me forget this movie happened, like Rocky V.
Movie Where Most Peopled Liked, but I Didn’t
The British have hyped this movie up. It had some Oscar accolades, so I had to watch it. As I woke from the boringness of this movie, I witnessed the worst cry acting from an actor since I can’t remember well. This movie was so dull, that I couldn’t give a care to what Mr. Turner is all about. People may like it, and even call it a classic, don’t count me in with that dullness. A close second was A Most Wanted Man, for the same reason, but since it is Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s last movie, it gets a pass.
Best Romantic Movie
Beyond the Lights
No other romance movie comes close, even The Fault Within Our Stars. I liked this movie way better for how grounded this movie is, and how a Hollywood life can really take a toll on somebody, and how true love can fix that. To me the movie showed some realness than cornyness like most romance movies. I was actually entertained with this drama.
Just when I thought that this year movies didn’t have a weird movie, it had to be the last movie i saw to receive this award. I didn’t get the message of this movie whatsoever, but seeing reality become a Ren and Stimpy type of animation was enough for me to say what the heck is going on. Great to watch when you’re high on anything.
A Walk Among the Tombstones
Creepy as in the villain of this movie is sickly and maniacally creepy which makes this dark movie very creepy but engaging to watch. It is definitely not for the faint of heart. The way some people die in this movie makes you jump in an entertaining sort of way.
Now without further ado my Top 10 Best Movies of 2014. I will start from 10 to 1. So here we go:
This movie has exceeded my expectations, and really make me enjoy and respecting the work of a percussionist. J. K. Simmons was awesome as a jerk (an understatement) and deserving of his Oscar award for Best Supporting Actor. This movie comes with probably the best line this year, “There are no two words in the English language more harmful than “good job”.”
This movie was filmed in my hometown, and damaged my cousin’s car while in production. I really enjoyed the action and grittiness of this movie, and probably some of the best acting I’ve seen from Denzel Washington since his Oscar winning performance in Training Day. It is a good movie that shows there still some good guys with heart that uses his skills for good.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier
This movie had the best twists that not only affected this sequel, but a TV Show in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe. This movie has me going crazy waiting for The Avengers: Age of Ultron, and see what happens next in this great shared universe franchise.
Guardians of the Galaxy
This movie proves that Marvel Studios know what their doing with their Marvel Cinematic Universe films, and take a story that involves a tree that says, “I Am Groot,” and a wisecracking Raccoon. I was a skeptic coming in to watch this movie, especially when it comes after Captain America: The Winter Soldier. However, the comedy and action in this movie really makes it enjoyable, and really kick starting Chris Pratt’s career.
X-men: Days of Future Past
This movie I was hoping that they do it right. Just leave it to Bryan Singer to make a great X-men movie. This movie was written with a lot of care and really revitalizing a movie franchise. That Quicksilver scene in the kitchen had to be one of my favorite scenes in 2014. It made me excited for their next movie which is one of my favorite storylines in X-men. Apocalypse is coming, and I can’t wait. Even though Channing Tatum is playing Gambit. (NOOOOOOOOO!!!)
David Fincher can make a movie so dark and psychotic. It actually made some men afraid of women, or better yet afraid of being unfaithful. This movie was thrilling from beginning to end, and the fact that the ending got me so annoyed, but yet still love the movie shows how great this movie really is. One of the few Oscar snubs for Best Picture.
This movie grabbed me emotionally, and I’m still pissed off that David Oyelowo didn’t get an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. The movie had the best song, “Glory” with Common and John Legend, and that Oscar performance almost gave me a tear (unlike Chris Pine at the Oscars). Finally a movie about the great Martin Luther King, and a great biopic of 2014.
This movie exceeded my expectations tremendously, and I really appreciate Alejandro G. Inarritu’s artistic style and filming. Who knew that Michael Keaton still got the acting chops, and create this Oscar deservingly winning masterpiece, and make Broadway cool.
The Lego Movie
As I said before, it had blew my expectations away, and enjoy the emotional sincerity this movie brings. A great family movie for the year 2014. I wish the Oscars knew that when releasing the nominees for Best Animated Movie.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
I knew this movie was going to be good, but I didn’t expect it to be great. It has a great blend of war action between humans and apes, and emotional punch for each side. To me, you can side with anybody in this film, and you can’t blame them for what they did. It gets you emotionally torn, and this movie did that to me. I can’t wait what else this franchise will bring, but I hope for the best.
Now from the best to the worst.movies of 2014 starting from 10 to 1:
Hopefully Johnny Depp’s new agent will get him better film roles that are not boring as this film that had a great story to begin with, but Zzzzzzz at the end. I still believe Depp has some great movies left in his repertoire.
Another yawner, and probably the worst crying scene I have ever seen.
Let’s Be Cops
This movie had potential, but had to be one of the dumbest movies that would make Lloyd and Harry from Dumb and Dumber proud. Insulting my intelligence will annoy me.
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Just typing this title makes my blood boil. Even though it is a kid’s movie, it just did not make any sense to me. The script was so juvenile, even for kids age 5 and up. I remember the children’s book when I was a kid, and how I enjoyed it, and how this movie kind of ruined a childhood memory. Just hope they don’t make a movie on Goodnight Moon (I really hope they don’t).
A movie I regret watching. The storyline was intriguing, but everything else was just a complete mess. Maybe Daniel Radcliffe should make more Harry Potter movies, cuz he hasn’t made a good film since then. maybe he should chill with Emma Watson more.
The Other Women
When a movie makes their actresses so annoying to watch, that watching Nicky Minaj in her first acting role as not annoying, you have a serious problem. That sums up everything with this movie, annoying.
That Awkward Moment
A movie where you want the protagonist to not get what he wants cuz he doesn’t deserve it, should really rethink what this movie is really about. Then again, a movie with no real point than cheap laughs, really shouldn’t be cared anyways.
A Haunted House 2
Why this movie sequel was green lit is beyond me. If I wanted to hear Marlon Wayans screaming in the whole movie, I rather hear a baby next me crying during the whole plane ride when I’m trying to sleep.
I knew this movie was going to be horrible. However, this movie exceeded my expectation of terribleness that I wanted to gauge my eyes out. Teens that like this movie needs to be on house arrest and home schooled until she is 40 years old. Cuz there is nothing good out of this movie, and the sudden fascination with romantic vampires. (Ugh) I thought Twilight was over.
If this movie is suppose to be a Christian movie, then I rather be an atheist. I’m disappointed in how bad Nicolas Cage is getting with his movies. It’s almost a shame. They plan to make two more movies after this, I hope people have some sense in them.
Well, there is my Top 10, 2014 has been great, and looking forward to what 2015 has to bring. Here is my ranked list of all the movies of 2014. Starting with the the Best to the worst. Agree or disagree. Hit me up on the comments section.
Top Movies of 2014
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes 5 Stars
The Lego Movie 5 Stars
Birdman 4.5 Stars
Selma 4.5 Stars
Gone Girl 4.5 Stars
X-men: Days of Future Past 4.5 Stars
Guardians of the Galaxy 4.5 Stars
Captain America: The Winter Soldier 4.5 Stars
The Equalizer 4.5 Stars
Whiplash 4.5 Stars
Nightcrawler 4.5 Stars
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit 4 Stars
Edge of Tomorrow 4 Stars
Godzilla 4 Stars
Interstellar 4 Stars
The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies 4 Stars
Get on Up 4 Stars
Boyhood 4 Stars
The Imitation Game 4 Stars
The Theory of Everything 4 Stars
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 4 Stars
A Walk Among the Tombstones 4 Stars
Draft Day 4 Stars
Dear White People 4 Stars
Dumb and Dumber To 4 Stars
Neighbors 4 Stars
Million Dollar Arm 4 Stars
22 Jump Street 4 Stars
Top Five 4 Stars
The Grand Budapest Hotel 4 Stars
Big Hero 6 4 Stars
American Sniper 4 Stars
Big Eyes 4 Stars
The Maze Runner 4 Stars
The Judge 4 Stars
How To Train Your Dragon 2 4 Stars
Unbroken 4 Stars
St. Vincent 4 Stars
The Book of Life 4 Stars
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 4
300: Rise of an Empire 4 Stars
The Boxtrolls 4 Stars
Mr. Peabody and Sherman 4 Stars
Non-Stop 4 Stars
Cesar Chavez 4 Stars
Stretch 4 Stars
Paddington 4 Stars
Penguins of Madagascar 4 Stars
God’s Not Dead 4 Stars
Muppets Most Wanted 4 Stars
Fury 3.5 Stars
Foxcatcher 3.5 Stars
John Wick 3.5 Stars
Chef 3.5 Stars
Beyond the Lights 3.5 Stars
The Fault in Our Stars 3.5 Stars
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For 3.5 Stars
Hercules 3.5 Stars
Robocop 3.5 Stars
Divergent 3.5 Stars
3 Days to Kill 3.5 Stars
The Hundred-Foot Journey 3.5 Stars
The Giver 3.5 Stars
Kill the Messenger 3.5 Stars
Cantinflas 3.5 Stars
The Skeleton Twins 3.5 Stars
Reasonable Doubt 3.5 Stars
Transformers: Age of Extinction 3 Stars
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 3 Stars
Need For Speed 3 Stars
A Most Violent Year 3 Stars
Annie 3 Stars
The Gambler 3 Stars
The Drop 3 Stars
Wild 3 Stars
Hector and the Search for Happiness 3 Stars
Horrible Bosses 2 3 Stars
Earth to Echo 3 Stars
Rio 2 3 Stars
The Expendables 3 3 Stars
The Interview 3 Stars
Maleficent 3 Stars
When the Game Stands Tall 3 Stars
Heaven is for Real 3 Stars
Son of God 3 Stars
Rob the Mob 3 Stars
The Purge: Anarchy 3 Stars
Exodus: Gods and Kings 3 Stars
Sabotage 3 Stars
Jersey Boys 3 Stars
This Is Where I Leave You 3 Stars
Into the Woods 3 Stars
Winter’s Tale 3 Stars
Frontera 3 Stars
Sex Tape 3 Stars
About Last Night 3 Stars
Before I Go To Sleep 3 Stars
Men, Women, and Children 3 Stars
Still Alice 3 Stars
Cake 3 Stars
Tammy 3 Stars
Walk of Shame 3 Stars
Planes: Fire and Rescue 3 Stars
Brick Mansions 2.5 Stars
Ride Along 2.5 Stars
Lucy 2.5 Stars
Addicted 2.5 Stars
The November Man 2.5 Stars
Dracula Untold 2.5 Stars
Inherent Vice 2.5 Stars
Into the Storm 2.5 Stars
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb 2.5 Stars
No Good Deed 2.5 Stars
Dolphin Tale 2 2.5 Stars
Think Like a Man Too 2.5 Stars
Paranormal Activity: The Marked Ones 2.5 Stars
Blended 2.5 Stars
The Monuments Men 2.5 Stars
A Million Ways to Die in the West 2.5 Stars
The Nut Job 2.5 Stars
Step Up: All In 2.5 Stars
If I Stay 2.5 Stars
The Best of Me 2.5 Stars
The Congress 2.5 Stars
A Most Wanted Man 2.5 Stars
Legends of Oz: Dorothy’s Return 2.5 Stars
Pompeii 2.5 Stars
I, Frankenstein 2.5 Stars
Noah 2.5 Stars
The Legend of Hercules 2.5 Stars
Belle 2.5 Stars
Transcendence 2.5 Stars
Mr. Turner 2 Stars
Let’s Be Cops 2 Stars
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day 2 Stars
Horns 2 Stars
The Other Women 2 Stars
That Awkward Moment 2 Stars
A Haunted House 2 2 Stars
Vampire Academy 1.5 Stars
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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is going to join a group of investors planning to buy Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) according to rumors circling today. The company’s acquisition record in recent years has not been reassuring and investors may be worried about the price CEO Steve Ballmer might offer for the ailing PC maker.
The news, which has not been confirmed by the company, would not surprise many investors. Microsoft has made many acquisition decisions in recent years that have simply not turned out as planned or have confounded observers with their sheer size. The cost of a Dell buyout has been pinned at $20-$30 billion, and Microsoft could supply around $3 billion of that capital.
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The most recent example is the 2011 acquisition of Skype Technologies. The move, which as strategy was widely regarded as a good one, simply cost the company too much. In an example of tech bubble pricing, Microsoft paid $8.5 billion for the company. The firm’s revenue was just $860 million in 2010.
There was also the 2008 acquisition of Danger Inc., the T-Mobile Sidekick manufacturer. Microsoft bought the firm expecting it to meaningfully improve its smart phone offering. The move resulted in the eventual abortion of a smart phone project, and some contribution to Windows Phone. Microsoft lost $500 million as result of the purchase.
The latest rumors do not suggest that Microsoft is planning to fully purchase Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL). The firm is only expected to be a partner in the leveraged buyout of the company. The other players, including Michael Dell himself, might restrain the firm’s exuberant spending habits, limiting the price put on the hardware company.
the reality is that big corporations become unwieldy, and in a fast paced market like technology, different parts of a firm can find themselves moving in a radically different direction than the company’s core strategy might indicate. This isn’t always a bad thing, and can create an environment of creativity, and innovation; however, for a firm like Microsoft it can lead to a huge amount of wasted money.
Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL), if Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) chooses to get involved in the buyout, could be another chapter in Microsoft’s history of poor, money leaking decisions. Dell is in a shrinking, outdated market; in order to get out of it, the company has to change drastically. Why would Microsoft want to get involved in such a transformation?
A decision to get involved in the Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) purchase would not be a strategic decision from Microsoft, it would be closer to an investment cleaved from the company’s business.
Analysts suggesting that an investment in Dell would be a protective measure to ensure the firm’s endurance in the corporate market are looking reasons where there does not seem to be any. Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) has more money than it knows what to do with and unfortunately acquisitions might not be the best way to spend it.
Microsoft is burning money. It doesn’t need to buy Dell Inc. (NASDAQ:DELL) to take control of the company’s business. The relationship they established with Nokia Corporation (NYSE:NOK) (BIT:NOK1V) (HEL:NOK1V) last year is a clear indication of this. Microsoft is large enough to control the decisions of specific firms without buying them outright, or participating in such acquisitions.
If Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) goes ahead with the purchase of Dell, it will be a good way to get all of that pesky cash of the books. Unfortunately all this does is remove value from Microsoft and hand it Dell shareholders.
Microsoft shareholders might be wondering when some of the firm’s profits might be returned to them. The company’s quarterly dividend was just 20 cents in 2012.


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Secret Kingdom: Phoenix Festival : Book 16 Paperback / softback
by Rosie Banks
Part of the Secret Kingdom series
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Wicked Queen Malice has cast a spell on Summer's storybook and unleashed all the fairytale baddies into the Secret Kingdom.
Ellie, Summer and Jasmine are excited about attending the annual Phoenix Festival fireworks display, but when they get there they discover that a nasty wizard is controlling the fireworks - and he's kidnapped King Merry!
Can the girls rescue their friend and get the wizard back in the book?
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The Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt MP, has announced proposals to change the basic NHS model from one centred on hospital care to one that helps people stay healthy and happy at home.
Responding to this, Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Society, said:
‘The Government is right to focus on improving out of hospital care. Nowhere is this more needed than for people with dementia. Unable to access support at home, many people with dementia are forced in to hospital by default rather than choice. This has a huge cost, both financial and in terms of wellbeing. We need to prioritise supporting people at home, preventing the crises, rather than just picking up the pieces afterwards.’
Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, said:
“It is great news that almost every area’s Better Care Fund plan has been accepted and that they will soon be able to start putting it into action. Bringing Health and Care services together around the needs of older people is definitely the right thing to do, because it is not only good for older people to have joined up help, it makes financial sense as well by reducing duplication and gaps. However, it’s important to remember that so far the Fund impacts on less than 5% of the overall Health and Care budget so really it’s only the first step towards the truly big change we need to see. In an ideal world the Better Care Fund’s approach would apply to 100% of what is spent and that should be our aspiration.”
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The upstream of Kali Bekasi watershed condition plays an important role on the management of Kali Bekasi watershed, Jakarta and Bogor District. The presence of vegetation cover in sufficient area in the Permanent Green Open Space of upstream of Kali Bekasi watershed is crucial in maintaining environmental quality. CO2 sequestration by the presence of vegetation in a landscape is substantial mitigation of climate change. It creates a low carbon society that is needed to get appreciation in environmental services. The objective of study was to analyze structure and species diveristy of stands, to analyze changes of the permanent green open space in upstream of Kali Bekasi watershed, its carbon stocks and their correlation. Observation plots amounting to 161 plots were established in the study site, which were laid out on the upstream of watershed, representing upper, middle and lower parts of the site. Estimation of carbon stocks was calculated by using non-destructive sampling method, using the existing allometric equations. The results of vegetation analysis showed that the level of Shannon-index was low until medium, 0,63 and 3,36 respectively. These species were identified to have high carbon sinks, which is potential to increase carbon stocks and biodiversity conservation. Stand structure in the agroforestry system in the upstream of Kali Bekasi watershed was found closely to natural forest structure. The upstream of Kali Bekasi watershed has 1,63×106 tons carbon stock total equivalent 5,97×106 tons of CO2 uptake. Green open space in a private area (mix-garden, home garden, bamboo garden) most contributed to the total carbon stocks although the average carbon stock was lower than in pine forest and natural forest. The changes in permanent green open space area have the greatest influence on total carbon stocks. Carbon stocks were highly related to the basal areas, but stand density and species diversity has lower correlation to carbon stocks.
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LongueVue Capital, a New Orleans-based private equity firm focused on providing growth capital to middle-market companies, has closed its LongueVue Capital Partners IV LP. The fund was oversubscribed and hit its extended hard cap of $360 million.
LVC IV will focus on control investments in middle-market businesses as the first investor. LongueVue Capital aims to partner with growth-oriented companies that have both scalable and sustainable business models and leadership teams across a group of industries. In conjunction with the launch of LVC IV, LongueVue Capital also expanded its team to include 14 investment professionals and operating partners. The fund received commitments from 10 current and former portfolio companies, among others.


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A 34-year-old from Stow was heading north on I-77 around 2 a.m. Nov. 20 when police saw his white van fly by at about 100 mph. Police first spotted the Stow man weaving in and out of traffic at around 80 mph in Green, according to the Canton Repository. As police tried to stop him, he fled northbound on I-77 toward Akron sending police on a two-county high speed chase. Police eventually pulled the van over at the Carroll Street exit in Akron. Police said the man was suspected of drinking alcohol. The man was charged with willfully fleeing and eluding police, operating a vehicle while intoxicated, driving under suspension and speeding, according to the Canton Repository.


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This month is ginormous...gargantuan...colossal...downright absurd! May is one of the more packed months that I have seen in recent memory and it seemed like it kind of crept up on us. But before we get into that, lets first recap an April that started off strong, but slowly fizzled out. April ended up being a slightly less stellar month than last year, mainly because of one dud. This April the average score was 1.3% less than last year, but dont let that fool you. There were still quite a few gems this month! To check out Rath's Reviews ongoing stats, CLICK HERE
Captain America: The Winter Soldier: Man. Talk about hitting one out of the park! Marvel took arguably their weakest superhero (based on previous film appearances) and made him the leader of the pack. Critics and fans alike adore the film, and with good reason. Its story is thrilling and pertains to the larger Phase II arch, we finally have a compelling villain other than Loki, and the action was, as per Marvel usual, awesome. If Guardians of the Galaxy can blow us all away then this will have been one hell of a Phase II! (Rath's Review Score: 9.5/10)
Draft Day: I skipped this one to go see another film (which I'll get to in a little bit) but it seemed to not crash and burn as hard as I thought it would. Anchored by a strong performance by Kevin Costner, it was mildly compelling although Jerry Macguire this was not.
Rio 2: Another one that I skipped and this one seemed to release without much of a splash. Average animation is the worst kind of animation and it sounds like "average" was one of the more suitable words for this sequel.
The Raid 2: I didn't cover it in past months' Coming Soon posts because I wasn't ever really clear of the release date. But it was playing in Denver the weekend of April 11th so I figured I would go check it out since I mildly enjoyed the first. Oh. My. God. The Raid 2 is a martial arts masterpiece and that's coming from someone who isn't even a fan of the genre (I've seen maybe 4-5 in my life). The violence is almost unbearable, the story is intricate, and the fighting choreography is on an entirely different level. If you can handle 2.5 hour movies, subtitles, and lots and lots of bloody violence then you MUST see The Raid 2. (RRS: 10/10 -- Instant Classic)
Transcendence: I had more fun with this one than a lot of fellow critics but that's mainly because I was asking my own questions the whole time rather than focusing on the ones the movie was posing. It had an awesome premise to work with but faltered with a confuddled story and timeline, lame action, and just a general "sub-Chris Nolan" feel. BUT I did give some extra points to the film because its Wally Pfister's first film and in that regard it's fairly impressive. He just needs a better screenplay and writer next time. (RRS: 7/10)
The Other Woman: I might catch this one with the GF sometime down the road, but I can't say I'm incredibly interested in it...other than Kate Upton's fantastic personality of course! From the buzz around the Twittersphere it seemed like critics rather disliked it while fans found it fun, sometimes funny, but ultimately forgettable.
Brick Mansions: I really wanted to enjoy one of Walker's last films and the parkour angle on the action intrigued me. But despite a fantastic opening chase the rest of Brick Mansions falls flat and falls hard. It's plot is dumb and its attempt at social commentary is laughably misplaced and delivered. (RRS: 4/10)
Most Disappointing: Transcendence
Most Surprising: The Raid 2
Worst Film: Brick Mansions
Best Film: The Raid 2 (with Cap 2 ever so slightly behind it)
Now...ARE YOU SURE YOU'RE READY FOR THIS MONTH?
ARE YOU POSITIVE?
Okay then! Let's dive into a month full of spiders, dinosaurs, mutants, and frat...boys...wait, what?
As always, click the titles for the trailers!
Why It's Worth Seeing: Spider-man is one of the more mesmerizing superheroes on screen, especially in 3-D and 1st person which the producers tinkered around with last time. There was also a lot of strong chemistry between the leads in the reboot so look for more of that this time around. There is also the worst-kept-secret that this film will be setting up the film versions of Venom and The Sinister 6 which should be awesome.
What Could Go Wrong: Too. Many. Villains. Again. We all remember the disaster that was Spider-man 3. There's no sugar coating it. And a large reason for that was too many villains (along with emo-dancing and Topher freaking Grace as Venom). TASM2 also has three villains and I'm worried that it wont give enough spotlight to Jamie Foxx's Electro who has the potential to be fairly iconic. Early critic reviews are on the positive side of average and early fan reaction is more positive so we will see.
Why It's Worth Seeing: Well for starters...dont say I never did nothing for ya ladies ^^^ (you're welcome). And early reviews for this one are the best I've seen for a comedy since The Hangover! I can't stop laughing at the trailers and this one really looks like the creators might have stumbled onto some comedic magic here tapping into a feud between Seth Rogen's boring dad and Zac Efron's frat guy. Look for this to be one of the best comedies of the year, possibly of the last few years.
What Could Go Wrong: Every comedy's success is based on its jokes. If the writing is bad or if the jokes are run into the ground then the film will fall. We can't really tell if thats the case from the trailers, but its certainly a possibility with a Seth Rogen comedy.
Why It's Worth Seeing: Disney sports movies have a good track record of at least being "good" and sometimes we get classics like Remember the Titans. I don't think Million Dollar Arm will come anywhere close to that gem, but look for it to be a worthwhile movie for baseball fans that tells an unlikely story.
What Could Go Wrong: If there is any genre thats more cliched than horror, it's probably the sports drama. Other than the unique premise, Million Dollar Arm looks like pretty standard fare: guy is a jerk, jerk has shot at glory, jerk blows it, jerk has shot at redemption, jerk learns something about teamwork, loyalty, blah, blah, blah. There. I just gave you the plot.
Why It's Worth Seeing: Ok...sooooo....this might be a long one. But have you seen those trailers? The trailers for Godzilla have been nothing short of mini masterpieces, just exuding a sense of dread, terror, and an epic scale previously unseen by this monster. Godzilla is HUGE in this movie. Remember last year's Pacific Rim? Yeah...those guys are about half the height of Godzilla. They're his breakfast. Godzilla has slowly crept up my list of "should-see" movies of 2014, entered my "must see" list, and now holds the top spot for "most anticipated". If the film ends up being a flop then give credit to that marketing team because they are currently advertising it as a masterpiece. Oh and Bryan Cranston is in it...so there's that.
What Could Go Wrong: My hypothesis is the third act. I think Godzilla will nail its first hour and most of its second hour. But I find that for most monster movies its really hard for them to wrap it up without going too far out into left field. Fingers crossed that doesn't happen.
Why It's Worth Seeing: Barrymore and Sandler DO have chemistry...or at least they used to. And Sandler USED to be pretty darn funny. I'm still one of those who is holding out for his triumphant comeback, but we may never get it. But who knows? Maybe Blended is the movie the two of them need to bring them back?
What Could Go Wrong: A lot. Sandler movies as of late are unfunny, lazily made, and feature stupid "plots". Yet audiences still gobble him up. Look for this to be a critically bashed movie that a lot of America's less...how shall we say...educated (?) persons will go see and enjoy.
Why It's Worth Seeing: There is a lot of hype riding on this one with a cast to die for, an epic time traveling story line, and the return of Brian Singer to the franchise. The potential for a superhero classic and the X-men's best outing yet is there.
What Could Go Wrong: This won the Rath Award for Most Anticipated of 2014 back in early January. For reasons that I can't explain, my hype for it has died down considerably. It could just be because I was so blown away by Captain America and Godzilla has certainly soaked up a lot of my hype juice, but something about the trailers for it are off. They just aren't compelling...or epic...or exciting. I'm hoping its just a case of bad trailer-making but there is the possibility that this film is just too busy with all its characters and parallel story lines.
Why It's Worth Seeing: Its about as intriguing as can be. Ever since Disney announced that they would be releasing a film from the perspective of the villain of their animated classic, Sleeping Beauty I think they had everyone's attention. Then Angelina Jolie got attached to the project and it became really interesting. It will be neat to watch regardless and it could start a from-the-villains-eyes franchise for Disney.
What Could Go Wrong: The trailers have been super mediocre and it kind of reminds me of Snow White and the Huntsman from a couple years ago. Trying to "Lord of the Rings" a story when it doesn't really call for it usually ends up in a fairly "meh" result. Just because Disney and Angelina are attached to the project doesnt automatically mean it will be good.
Why It's Worth Seeing: Seth MacFarlane's last live-action effort was Ted and that movie was hilarious (if a bit overlong). A Million Ways to Die in the West features an awesome cast and the early trailers are pretty funny.
What Could Go Wrong: I also caught a few repeat jokes in the trailer and the couple that have come out havent changed much. With comedies that always worries me. Seth MacFarlane doesn't seem like the type of guy looking for a cash grab, but you never know. With other comedies like Neighbors and 22 Jump Street this year, AMWTDITW could be easily forgotten.
Must See (in order): Godzilla, Neighbors, X-men: Days of Future Past, The Amazing Spider-man 2
On My Radar: Million Dollar Arm, Maleficent, A Million Ways to Die in the West
Predicted Duds: Blended
Like I said! It's a CRAZY BUSY month and I hope to catch at least all of my "most see" films. Check back next month for a review of this huge May and a preview of whats to come in June! As always, be sure to come on over and follow me through Blogger at RATH'S REVIEWS and like me on Facebook HERE! I follow-for-follow 100%. Thanks again!
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Govt’s health expenditure share in GDP rises: Report
- The government’s share in health expenditure in the total health expenditure also increased to 40.8% (2017-18) from 28.6% (2013-14).
According to a report by the National Health Accounts Estimates for India, the government’s share in health expenditure in the total GDP of the country increased from 1.15% (2013-14) to 1.35% (2017-18). The report which was released on Monday also highlighted that the per capita out-of-pocket expenditure declined from ₹2,336 to ₹2,097 from 2013-14 to 2017-18.
The government’s share in health expenditure in the total health expenditure also increased to 40.8% (2017-18) from 28.6% (2013-14).
The NHA prepares its estimates based on the accounting framework which is the internationally accepted System of Health Accounts 2011, provided by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Following the release of the report, the health ministry said that the government’s expenditure on health showed an increasing trend. It said that it also showed growing trust in the public health care system.
“It has increased from 1.15% in 2013-14 to 1.35% in 2017-18. Additionally, the share of the government's health expenditure in the total health expenditure has also increased overtime. In 2017-18, the share of the government's expenditure was 40.8%, which is much higher than 28.6% in 2013-14,” Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
The report pointed out that the government's health expenditure as a share of the total government expenditure has increased from 3.78% to 5.12% between 2013-14 and 2017-18. It also showed that the government’s expenditure increased from ₹1,042 to ₹1,753 between 2013-14 to 2017-18. The nature of expenditure also was moving towards the right direction as emphasis was placed on improving primary healthcare.
The report also showed that the share of social security expenditure on health, for example, expenditure on social health insurance programmes, government financed health insurance schemes, and medical reimbursements made to government employees, also increased. It said that foreign aid for health has come down to 0.5%.
(with inputs from PTI)

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Jillian Chatelain, Katherine Edwards, Maggie Malone, Kristian Palmer, Campbell Smith, and Finn Yekple
Opening reception Tuesday, May 21, 6:30 – 8:30pm
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Shadows in Ink is a collaborative exhibition of photogravures by Josephine Sacabo and texts by NOCCA Creative Writing Students that have been directly inspired by the corresponding images. The students in Andy Young’s Ekphrastic Writing class – Jillian Chatelain, Katherine Edwards, Maggie Malone, Kristian Palmer, Campbell Smith, and Finn Yekple – spent several weeks immersing themselves in Sacabo’s art and process. The class visited A Gallery for Fine Photography to view her work on exhibition, and her studio, where they were given a glimpse into the intricate task of creating a photogravure.