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Eggs … they seem so commonplace. Millions of them in the aisles of countless grocery stores, baked into cakes and quiches, served fried with toast or boiled into devilish delights. Let’s not forget the abundance produced by backyard chicken-keepers and hobby farmers.
With such an ordinary food around us all the time, it’s easy to forget that an egg is actually a most amazing and remarkable object! To help you better appreciate these little marvels of the nest box, we’ve collected seven egg science facts that you might not be familiar with.
1. Eggshells & Calcium
Think about the egg science behind eggshells for a second. What exactly is that outer material made of, anyway? It’s a stiff material that seems rather unlike any other aspect of a living creature.
But wait, you might think. Aren’t eggshells similar to bones?
Not exactly—eggshells are made of 95 percent calcium carbonate, CaCO3. And while your bones certainly utilize calcium for strength, it isn’t the same chemical compound. Bones also contain a greater mixture of organic materials.
Instead, calcium carbonate is the same material found in seashells, coral, chalk, limestone and marble deposits. Calcium carbonate is also an active ingredient in antacids, which has led some enterprising homesteaders to attempt grinding chicken eggshells into a powder for use as home remedies or calcium supplements.
(This is best attempted only with proper research. The eggshells must be disinfected properly and ground into a very fine powder.)
Some folks also utilize the calcium content of crushed eggshells in the garden for a number of purposes. Although the results may be somewhat anecdotal, crushed eggshells have been put to use in nightshade or squash beds to combat blossom end rot or to simply increase the calcium levels in the soil, which plants can utilize to build cell walls.
Gardeners also apply crushed eggshells to the surface of the soil as an insect, slug or even cat repellent!
Keep in mind, though, it takes a long time for eggshells to break down and become part of the soil.
2. A Permeable Shell
At first glance, it might seem that a chicken egg is a closed system. After all, the shell appears solid and there are no visible holes or entrances for anything to pass through.
But if the shell were truly a closed system, it would have to contain all of the oxygen that the growing chick requires for energy and a storage area for the carbon dioxide waste—a byproduct of metabolism.
Eggs are compact and efficient. Egg science tells us they don’t waste space by attempting to store the vast amount of gases a living chick requires. So what’s the answer?
Eggshells aren’t completely solid and contain as many as 7,000 to 17,000 tiny holes—1⁄1000 of an inch across—which allow for the input and output of oxygen, carbon dioxide and moisture.
This is critical for a chick’s health and development. Gases are exchanged from the embryo to the shell via the allantois (a fetal membrane) and a network of blood vessels. You can see this egg science in action by candling one.
A small amount of oxygen is stored inside the egg, in the air sac, or cell, which increases in size during the chick’s development. Prior to hatching, the chick breaks through the air sac to obtain its first “real” breath of air.
That boost of oxygen enables the job of pecking free! (The air sac exists in a minimized form even in unfertilized eggs. It’s the “flat” area at the wide end of a hard-boiled egg.)
At first, it might seem that the pores would provide a means for bacteria to invade. But the shell’s cuticle, or bloom—a final coating that goes over the eggshell—provides a protective seal.
For nonfertilized eggs bound for the supermarket in the U.S., eggs are washed after collecting. But this washing removes the cuticle—a major reason eggs in U.S. stores must be refrigerated.
Some other countries choose to opt out of the egg bath, the cuticle is left intact and refrigeration is not necessarily required.
Eggs intended to hatch chicks should never be washed. The chick needs the protection of the cuticle.
3. The Egg-Shaped Egg
How about this: What’s the science behind an egg’s egg shape?
When we think of bird’s eggs, we’re pretty used to thinking of the classic chicken egg shape. But that’s only one of many possible egg designs.
Some birds lay rather spherical, round eggs, while other eggs are oval. And still others are longer and more elongated.
Besides providing us with wonderful diversity to marvel at, these different egg shapes might just serve a couple of useful purposes. Perfectly spherical eggs would seem to be the strongest. But oval-shaped eggs contain exceedingly strong arch shapes that hold up well to even pressure—such as a hen incubating them.
Architects have long prized arches for their strength. Eggs put them to use as well.
One benefit of an oval egg is that it generally won’t roll away in a straight line. The oval causes the egg to roll in a circle, back toward where it came from.
It’s been proposed that this shape is beneficial to cliff-dwelling birds. If an egg rolls out the nest, it will have a better chance of surviving than a perfectly round egg that may just keep rolling and rolling right off the cliff to certain doom.
A clutch of egg-shaped eggs also fit together more compactly in the nest.
A recent study focused on the relationship between bird varieties and their egg shapes suggested that the more athletic the bird, the more elongated its eggs.
Whether a combination of these reasons or others science has yet to discover, an egg has one of the most unique shapes in nature.
4. The Color of the Yolk
Have you ever noticed that some chicken egg yolks are a brighter yellow, while others pale in comparison?
This isn’t just a random occurrence. Yolk color is directly related to the hen’s diet. And the color of the egg yolk has almost no effect on the nutritional value of the yolk.
Carotenes—which give carrots their orange color—affect the color of egg yolks. And chickens that consume a diet heavier in carotenes will produce eggs with a zippier, darker orange yolk.
Green plants such as alfalfa, or diets including yellow corn, will likely cause chickens to produce eggs with a yolk that is a more typical yellow color. On the other hand, hens on a diet of blander-colored foodstuffs—wheat, barley or white cornmeal, for example—may tend to produce eggs with very pale yolks.
5. The Power of the Yolk
While on the topic of yolks, it’s worth noting that a chicken egg’s yolk is an absolute storehouse of nutrients. This makes perfect sense, as the intended purpose of the yolk is to feed the developing chick embryo.
But egg yolks are excellent for human health as well, despite the egg’s reputation for being high in cholesterol.
The white and yolk are close in terms of protein. But the yolk is where we find much of the egg’s omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins B6 and B12, folic acid and all of the A, D, E and K vitamins.
The yolk supplies a fleet of minerals such as copper, iron, manganese, zinc and more.
You’ll also find the yolk to be a fine source of choline. This is beneficial to human heart and liver health, and very important during pregnancy for the brain development of the baby.
If you toss the yolk, you’re missing out!
6. The Color of the Shell
On the Little House on the Prairie TV show, brown eggs are apparently less valuable than white—the shopkeeper pays farmers “four cents less a dozen.”
Today, some egg buyers seem to perceive just the opposite. Many see brown eggs as more desirable, perhaps thinking that brown eggs are somehow more organic or nutritious.
In reality, you’ll find almost zero nutritional or health difference between brown or white eggs, and no taste difference either (assuming the hens receive similar diets).
The one difference you will find today is that brown eggs are actually more expensive than white eggs, Little House notwithstanding.
The price difference is a direct consequence of chicken farming logistics. Chicken breeds that produce brown eggs are generally a bit more expensive to raise, and this extra cost is passed on to the consumer via higher prices for brown eggs.
But what’s the mechanism that defines whether an egg is white or brown?
It comes down to chicken genetics. Different breeds produce different pigments during the egg formation process that result in eggshells of different colors.
Play It By Ear
One clue can come from the chicken’s earlobes.
While there are exceptions to the rule, breeds with red earlobes—such as Brahmas, Plymouth Rocks or Rhode Island Reds—produce brown eggs.
Breeds with white earlobes—such as White Leghorns, Blue Andalusians or White Sultans—produce white.
Still other breeds produce various shades of blue or green eggs.
The coloring itself comes from various pigments released by the hen: protoporphyrin for brown eggs and oocyanin for blue and green.
Oocyanin is applied earlier in the egg-formation process and penetrates the eggshells, causing the interiors of blue and green eggshells to be colored.
Protoporphyrin, on the other hand, is applied later in the egg-formation process and only coats the outer surface of the shell. Hence, brown eggshells are white inside!
White eggs have no pigment applied. They stay the natural color of calcium carbonate: white.
An egg might not seem that amazing when you see hundreds of cartons lined up in the grocery store, or when your flock hens lay dozens for you each day. But every egg—whether destined to grow a chick or be scrambled on the stove—is a small scientific miracle indeed.
Sidebar: Green Eggs & … Iron?
When hard-boiling eggs, you might occasionally notice that the yolk (or a ring around it) turns pale green when the egg is hard-boiled. Rest assured, the green egg is perfectly OK to eat and you won’t notice a difference in taste.
But why the green color? And why doesn’t it happen every time? The answer lies in a fun little piece of egg science and perhaps a small flaw in your cooking.
We hate to tell you this, but you’re actually partially responsible for that green yolk. You let the eggs get too hot.
When heated for too long, the iron in the yolk begins to chemically interact with hydrogen sulfide that is contained in the cooked egg whites. This interaction causes the green color.
(By the way, the hydrogen and sulfide in the egg are separate until cooked. It’s their combination that gives hard-boiled eggs that “eggy” smell).
One solution to defeating the green yolks? Cook your eggs for the proper time then put them in cold water as soon as they’re done to prevent them from continuing to hold heat after they’re removed from the stove.
This article originally appeared in the May/June 2020 issue of Chickens magazine.


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With a stay at Hotel Dimora Fornillo in Positano, you'll be near the beach, a 5-minute walk from Fornillo Beach and 10 minutes by foot from Positano Ferry Landing. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
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Hotel Dimora Fornillo is located at Via Fornillo 27, 0.1 miles from the centre of Positano. Spiaggia Fornillo is the closest landmark to Hotel Dimora Fornillo.
Check-in time is 14:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Hotel Dimora Fornillo.
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“Maine Open Checkbook” Gives Look at Government Spending
It is easy to talk about how state government spends our tax dollars, but now we can get a look at some numbers. In his State of the State speech Gov. LePage talked about “Open Maine Checkbook”. The goal is help government be more transparent.
According to its website, the idea is that every Mainers has the right to know how our tax dollars are being spent. Next year Maine will expand the service to include revenue data and other details related to budget expenses. Apparently, Gov. LePage will be more accessible too. He has plans to hold Saturday office hours to meet Mainers one on one to discuss their concerns and issues.


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With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Murali has a deep understanding of the potential of distributed ledger technologies to disrupt traditional business models and create new opportunities for growth and innovation. As an enterprise advisor to 5thWeb.io, Murali helps our clients to think through the potential of blockchain and DeFi, and to position themselves for success in the era of Web 3.0 and enterprise blockchain.
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Researcher Thi Lan Dao grew up in a coastal city in Vietnam, exposing her to the impacts of tropical cyclones and heavy rainfall, causing severe damage to local communities.
Reflecting on her experiences growing up, she says it inspired her to use science to help communities deal with these extremes.
These experiences led her to an interest in climate science and studying a PhD at the University of Melbourne and the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes.
Thi Lan Dao’s research focuses on climate patterns like the El Niño-Southern Oscillation and the Madden-Julian Oscillation. Understanding how these climate patterns impact rainfall is important for accurate weather forecasts and projections of our future climate.
These climate patterns have been studied in isolation, but Thi Lan Dao’s groundbreaking research fills an important knowledge gap in how they interact to influence rainfall over Northeastern Australia.
Thi Lan Dao focused on this area of Australia, as it’s prone to extreme rainfall and floods. For example, the 2019 Townsville floods, the 2010-11 Queensland floods and the recent 2022 Eastern Australia floods that have caused severe damage in this region.
In an exciting recognition of Thi Lan Dao’s research, her work has been published in the Journal of Climate.
“This means that during El Niño years, which are typically drier than average, the Madden-Julian Oscillation can have a big impact on whether much needed rains occur in this region. This is really important for industries and communities that rely on rainfall like agricultural regions” says Thi Lan Dao
Thi Lan Dao’s next project involves addressing another important research gap – capturing and analysing finer data that can give more relevant information for local communities.
Informed by her experiences growing up in a coastal Vietnamese city with extreme rainfall events, Thi Lan Dao’s research will now help communities in Northern Australia have better information to help them in a changing climate.


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Romantic music has always created an eternal feeling of love and emotion in the heart of the listener. No one can remain untouched by the pure smoothness of an enchanting romantic number. Even the artists and the musicians who create these melodies cannot remain devoid of it. This is the main reason why the music industry has some of the most romantic couples.
The famous couples
Music industry has always attracted the couples with their romantic ballads. You can find many couples telling their story to the whole world and they give all the credit to the music itself. They are also very certain that being in the same profession played a major part in bringing them together. They have empathy for each other since they belong to the same arena. Some famous couples from the music industry are Tim Mcgraw and Faith hill, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Antony, Jaz and Beyonce Knowles, Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson, Miranda Lambert and Shelton, Blake. The common thing among all these couples is that they met through music in one or the other way. While some have departed their ways, some are still going strong with each other.
The real stories behind these couples
- Considered as one of the most romantic and evergreen couple in the music industry, Tim and Faith have a long history of love between they. The couple met each other on the same tour and were engaged in the year 1996.They have been together since then. The couples are also seen as the best example of stability in love. Jennifer and Marc have been together since 2005.
- They have a strong bonding between them and are looked upon as one of the hottest and ravishing couples in the music industry. Another famous couple from the music industry is the rapper and hip-hop singer Jay Z and singer Beyonce Knowles. The couple married few years ago and are now the proud parents of their first baby child. They are having a great holiday in the beach after the birth of their daughter.
- Popularly known as a carefree blonde, Jessica is the wife of famous band artist Nick Lachey who performed for 98 degrees music band. The couples gained a huge stardom through the reality show on a music channel however; they broke up after three years of the marriage. Miranda and Blake have an interesting story since Miranda was aware about the marriage of Blake. They met in 2005 and fell in love with each other. Finally, they got married last year after almost six years in relationship.
Some couples are destined to be together and no matter what they always fall in love. It happens in every field and music and entertainment industry shows some of the biggest examples in this case. These music creators work together for professional purpose but cannot control themselves from falling for each other.

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Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- School District 163’s ‘School’s Out Safe Summer SMART Dancers’ perform in the Park Forest Village Green on July 4, 2012.
Under the direction of volunteer Renee Hawthorne, the group is open to children between the ages of 5 and 18, meeting at Beacon Hill Primary Center between 10 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. week days. With funding through the school district, participants receive a free breakfast and lunch each day.
The group wowed the crowed first with Beyoncé’s End of Time.
The second selection, however, did give some adults in the crowd pause, Girls Who Run the World, with the chorus, "Girls, we run this mother f –." The expletive was never completely voiced in the version heard Wednesday, replaced instead with rhythm.
Nevertheless, the girls are to be praised for their energy-driven performance, as well as the toddlers who tried to join in with the dancers.
More pictures from the festivities can be found here on the eNews Park Forest Facebook page.

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Perth – Australia’s sunniest capital city lies in the nation’s largest state, Western Australia.
A landscape of dramatically differing scenery, flora and fauna, Western Australia has been billions of years in the making, and now it is time for you to discover every corner of the vast state. Before you embark on an unforgettable journey on-board the Super Yacht Paradise, acquaint yourself with the cruisy, forever sunny city that is Perth.
Perth is world famous for blindingly white sandy beaches and turquoise water, so the first port of call should be the iconic Cottesloe Beach. Dine at the landmark Indiana, swim in the calm waters and soak up the bright sunshine. Another popular beach that needs to be on the to-do list is Scarborough.
Pack a picnic full of Margaret River wine and cheese and head to Kings Park, the green heart of Perth and one of the world’s largest inner city parks. The 4.06 square kilometre park boasts a stunning panorama over the city and Swan River, and includes parkland, botanical gardens and natural bushland. The sheer size of the park demands a full day to appreciate all that it has to offer, and you can finish off the day on a high note at the fine dining restaurant set to the spectacular backdrop of the illuminated Perth city.
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Venture south to the Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, adjacent to the coastal town of Rockingham. Covering 6658 hectares of beautiful clear waters, the marine park contains a rich diversity and abundance of both marine and terrestrial wildlife. Encompassing a chain of limestone rocks and islands, a must-see is Penguin Island, an important breeding ground for the aquatic birds. The marine playground also allows you to swim with wild dolphins, see Australian sea lions in their natural habitat and snorkel in the calm waters.
The historic port town of Fremantle is where the Super Yacht Paradise sets sail from, so be sure to set aside time for this charming part of Perth. Fremantle is renowned for its well-preserved architectural heritage, bustling arts and music scene, and abundance of fabulous eateries with a strong emphasis on local seafood. Make sure a night-time tour of the Fremantle Prison is on your itinerary, which is Western Australia’s only world heritage listed building.
Perth will provide you with the perfect relaxed start to your Western Australian adventure before you depart on your luxury private yacht charter aboard the Super Yacht Paradise.


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Statement from IFPO Chief Executive, Aodh O Donnell: Irelands Catching Sector and its representatives must take note of Irelands obligation to designate 30% of its waters as Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) by 2030. This obligation is due to be met sometime in early 2024. As a result, EU member states will be required to designate a third of the MPAs as no-take zones for bottom trawling.
Our neighbours in the UK Government announced some new measures on February 1st to protect the UK’s waters. This included a byelaw that will see 13 new English Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) designated as areas safeguarded against bottom trawling. It consists of an additional 4,000 square km closed off from bottom trawling and will come into force on 22 March 2024. So, from now on, the UK is closing off 12% of the English seabed from bottom trawling and 38% of UK waters will be covered by MPAs.
A closer look at the UK measures shows that this action mainly shuts down EU fishing activity, and not their own. This includes an important fishing area of importance to some of the Irish fleet in the area known South of Celtic Deep.
The Fishing Sector and Marine Protected Areas
In the objective of underpinning biodiversity, the fishing and coastal communities that depend upon the sea must be involved centrally in the process of MPA Implementation. Fishers are more attuned to the sea than anyone else and are sensitive to the needs of nature and the implications of the climate crisis.
This sector is already facing a spatial squeeze from new marine users in the Phase 1 developer-led wind farms, some of which are to be located on prime traditional fishing grounds.
The history of consultation with the seafood sector is haphazard and industry is not sitting back. It is critical that member states choose sensible and meaningful design and location for the MPA s.
The Irish catching sector is fully committed to good ocean governance and maintaining healthy sustainable seas. Coastal communities are reliant on the long-term sustainability of fisheries. We are not opposed to Marine Protected Areas (MPA s). However, an effective consultation process is critical, as recommended in a MPA Advisory Group report (2020).
The Irish Fishing and Aquaculture organisations made a joint submission to our Minister for Dept. of Housing, Local Government & Heritage industries in 2022. The consensus view was summarised as follows:
The MPA proposal is a welcome development and if implemented fairly, effectively and based on scientific evidence would no doubt be welcomed by the industry as it could help for example with the conservation of sensitive ecosystems and habitats including spawning and nursery grounds of many commercially important species.
However, there is need to acknowledge that Ireland’s marine area is also a part of a food production system and fisheries and aquaculture provide a vital source of protein for many people around the world. As stated in the draft EU Action Plan: Protecting and restoring marine ecosystems for sustainable and resilient fisheries, ‘Sustainably, managed and caught fish constitutes a high quality and affordable protein which has a relatively low carbon footprint, is essential to ensure food security and maintain the basis for economic activities and contributes to the protection of biodiversity and the fight against climate change’. Therefore, a balance is needed between existing fishing and aquaculture industry activities, MPA designation and other evolving marine sectors such as the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) industry. The only way to achieve this balance is through open engagement of all stakeholders as recommended in the 2020 MPA Advisory Group report.
The key message is that effective stakeholder participation and engagement rather than mere box ticking consultation is needed. This must be supported by a fit-for-purpose socio economic impact analysis to inform the MPA delineation


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Nanophotonics technology for low-latency and low-energy optical information processing
In recent years, research on optical networks-on-a-chip (ONoC) has rapidly progressed. Nanophotonics technology enables us to realize ultralow-energy lasers, electrical-biasfree photodetectors that operate with optical signal energy alone, and ultralow-energy optical modulators. These elements have broken through the technical barriers to achieving energy costs below femtojoules per bit, which is impossible to achieve with conventional photonics.
Basically, ONoC is a technology for signal communication in a chip, but here we extend this approach to the transistor level as a solution to the latency bottleneck in the electrical circuit. Our basic approach is very simple: We try to replace the critical path in the electrical circuit with photonic devices and achieve the calculation simply by propagating the light through the electrically controlled optical-path gates. In this talk, I will introduce an optical circuit based on a binary decision diagram that achieves the calculation while propagating the light and discuss linear and nonlinear nanophotonic logic gates. The linear gate can operate with very low power because it does not require optical non-linearity, and the nonlinear gate, which uses electrical nonlinearity through a combination of a photodetector and modulator, ensures the cascadability of the logic gates. We expect these elements to support low-latency and lowenergy optical processing.
Senior Research Scientist, Supervisor, NTT Basic Research Laboratories. He received the B.E., M.E., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Tokushima University in 1994, 1996, and 1999, respectively. In 1999, he joined NTT basic Research Laboratories. He has been engaged in R&D of photonic crystal devices. He is a member of the Japan Society of Applied Physics and the Laser Society of Japan.


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Written in 2013 and recorded in 2016 as part of an Australian folk metal compilation CD, Perpetual Dawn is now offering the "Lost By Dawn" track for free at Bandcamp.
The group comments: "The compilation CD for which 'Lost by Dawn' was created doesn't appear to be going through, however the song can still be downloaded as a free (name your price of $0 or more) download."
Perpetual Dawn has released the "Pale Blue Skies..." EP, which can now be heard online in its entirety. Check it out in the player below, or over at Bandcamp here. The track listing is as follows:
1. Pale Blue Skies Burn First 02:06
2. Moment of Apprehension 04:22
3. Submerged 05:49
4. Insomnia 03:02
5. Disclosure (and loss) 03:27
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Perpetual Dawn has checked in with the following recording update about the "Pale Blue Skies" EP:
"EP recording updates as of May 2013: Slight changes regarding the keyboard recording, I decided instead to complete the EP keyboards together with Josh Young (Astral Winter / Atra Vetosus).
"As a result, I have also just completed all of the guitar recordings; what remains left to do is one more drum track (for a new song composed after the initial drum recordings) and vocals.
"Many more updates to come / ideas in the mix. Thanks to everyone that has supported the demo over the years (and those who have since forgotten about it), I hope that this EP can revitalize the interest of the latter!" More...
Perpetual Dawn has revealed the artwork for the band's upcoming EP, which can be viewed below. The group also commented:
"The new EP artwork has just been uploaded in preparation for recording. Drums have been recorded and hope to start rehearshing guitars and keyboards soon; an end of year release would be great but we will see!
"With great musicians joining me in recording this time, I definitely look forward to it! Aso, I made a Perpetual Dawn bandcamp with the '...And become, the essence of night EP' on it as a free download." More...
Josh Young from Astral Winter and Daniel Kuzmanovski of Perpetual Dawn have teamed up to record a cover of "Sleeping Stars" by Wintersun. You can check out their interpretation of the track below.
Astral Winter also recently released a cover of "Frog's Theme" from the Chrono Trigger video game, which can be found here.
Australian black metal act Perpetual Dawn has now announced that the song's from the band's "...And Become the Essence of Night" demo are all being made available as free MP3 downloads. Perpetual Dawn commented:
"Greetings all! A few people have asked for the demo mp3's, so instead of emailing individual people, I have posted it in rapid share. The link is at this location.
"Thanks to all for their support, hopefully more updates will emerge soon. Hails!"
You can also check out Perpetual Dawn's music through the band's MySpace profile.


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Tobias Zielony captures the colors and moods of Ukraine's queer nightlife.
A comprehensive exhibition celebrates the photographer's unique approach to storytelling.
Photographer Edmund Clark and historian Crofton Black trace a network of black-site prisons.
How the American photographer fell in love with photography.
Tobias Zielony captures the colors and moods of Ukraine’s queer nightlife.
A comprehensive exhibition celebrates the photographer’s unique approach to storytelling.
With uncompromising directness, Margaret Courtney-Clarke photographs the lives and landscapes of Namibia.
How do photographs tell the story of citizenship in the United States?
From the underground art star, a delicate picture of youth.
Tina Barney zooms out in a new series of landscapes.
Katie Couric interviews the lauded photojournalist about her adventures abroad and her challenges at home.
Anthony Hernandez takes a hard look at the neglected landscapes of Los Angeles.
The young photographer is celebrated for her raw and real depictions of femininity. But can images ever be trusted?
In Andre D. Wagner’s new photobook, an intimate chronicle of black life on New York City’s subways.
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|Introduction||Samantha Bryant is a middle school Spanish teacher by day and a novelist by night. That makes her a superhero all the time. Her secret superpower is finding lost things. She writes because it’s cheaper than therapy and a lot more fun. She’s best known for her Menopausal Superhero series of novels and stories. When she's not writing or teaching, Samantha enjoys time with her family, watching old movies, baking, reading, gaming, walking in the woods with her rescue dog, and going places. Her favorite gift is tickets (to just about anything). You can find her on Twitter and Instagram @samanthabwriter|
|Interests||writing, reading, superheroes, comics, old movies, baking, rescue dogs, Marvel, walking, woods, flowers|
|Favorite Movies||Bladerunner, The Quiet Man, Big Trouble in Little China, Double Indemnity, The African Queen, Wonder Woman, Captain Marvel, Black Panther|
|Favorite Music||Short Skirt Long Jacket by Cake, Into My Arms by Nick Cave, Musicals, 80s hits|
|Favorite Books||The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman|
The love potion you made tastes terrible. How will you drink it?
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"I couldn’t get a better present. My teammates, my coaches, this is everything you needed to cap off, or start the weekend. It was a great win we had tonight. We fought for it. Even at times when it looked like they still could win the game, we fought for it," Beckham Jr. said.
Every aspect of the matchup seemed promising from the start. It was the perfect weather for football. Enveloped by sunlight and a sea of blue jerseys, the well rested NY Giants looked poised during warmups.
They came out with a fiery demeanor that set the tone for the rest of the game. With two interceptions in the first quarter, the crowd was in a complete frenzy. OBJ recalls the feeling after witnessing the revamped Giants defense in action.
"It’s a great feeling. We’re playing, in my opinion, I don’t know stats or anything like that but just looking at it, this is one of the best defenses in the league. We go against them every single day. We know what they’re capable of. It’s just great to see it happen. We get two picks and capitalize on it. I’m thinking we’re trying to run up the score."
While the team made strides and secured the second spot in the NFC East, they left the stadium with a crucial injury related setback. Victor Cruz suffered an ankle injury, causing him to leave the game early and lose his regained momentum this season. Normally, an ankle sprain wouldn't be so concerning, but with Cruz's injury plagued history, you can't help but cringe at any little incident. But, don't count him out just yet. OBJ has confidence in Cruz's resilience after watching his fellow receiver recover from injuries in the past two years.
"It's very tough. If you really put things into perspective and look at Victor Cruz, look at what he’s been through. Starting from the beginning of his journey to the last three years. The man has come back from surgery on his calf and tendons. I’m sure he will be playing on Monday unless it was a high ankle sprain or something like that. That could take a little bit of time. This isn’t going to be something that will hold him back. It’s just temporary," Beckham Jr. said.

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The crowd around the Brava Home booth at CES 2019 was several layers deep Wednesday, and no wonder; the Brava team was demonstrating the company’s new infrared oven. They were preparing a meal of Ora king salmon, broccolini and cherry tomatoes, on the same plate and at the same time, in 14 minutes.
One of the advantages of infrared cooking is there’s no preheating; the bulbs can reach 500 degrees in less than a second. The oven has different zones for varying intensities (and a probe for proteins) and so the broccolini was sublimely crisp-tender, the salmon moist and flaky and the tomato unwithered on the outside, but bursting with juices at the bite.
The oven’s seven functions include sear, reheat, toast and bake. Brava says it can cook a whole chicken in 40 minutes (compared to 90 for a conventional oven), steak in 8 (35), pizza in 10 (32) and cookies in 15 (22).
The Brava oven setup, which has been on the market since November, starts at $995 at brava.com.
Contact Heidi Knapp Rinella at email@example.com. Follow @HKRinella on Twitter.

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Rural communities in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island are losing jobs, wages and community leadership as farms’ profit margins drift further into negative numbers, according to a new study on farm economic viability.
GPI Atlantic, a Nova Scotia non-profit research group drafting new measures of progress for that province, on Thursday released a report on the economic, social and environmental contribution of farmers to rural communities, describing them as “anchors” of their communities.
Real wages (adjusted for inflation) paid by farmers have more than doubled in the last 35 years, reaching $96 million in Nova Scotia and $67 million in P.E.I., marking a “significant contribution to rural economies” even as farm incomes decline, GPI said.
GPI’s previous installment from this series of reports, released in August, had noted that the two provinces’ farmers are “now earning less than at any time in the last four decades.”
Over the last 20 years, farmers’ wage bills have risen sharply as a percentage of total farm expenses, now 20 per cent of total farm expenses in Nova Scotia and 17 per cent in P.E.I., both above the national average of 11 per cent, GPI said.
Nova Scotia farmers now produce $4.77 in cash receipts for every dollar spent on wages, compared to about $8 in the early 1980s, a decline of about 40 per cent, the new report said. P.E.I. farmers now produce just $5.74 in receipts for every dollar spent on wages, compared to about $10 in the early 1980s, a decline of about 35 per cent.
“But other costs like fuel and fertilizer have also risen, so that farm income no longer covers expenses,” GPI said in a release Thursday.
Farms have thus had to cut costs and sell farmland, choices which affect both the number of on-farm jobs and the bottom line for “upstream” local businesses such as veterinarians, mechanics and feed suppliers and “downstream” businesses such as food processors.
Since 2001, jobs in agriculture have dropped by 36 per cent in Nova Scotia, to 4,700, the lowest ever recorded, while in P.E.I., the sharpest job loss in agriculture occurred “somewhat earlier,” falling 36 per cent from 1986 levels to just 3,900 today, GPI said.
Lead author Jennifer Scott said in the release that the proportion of young farmers in both Nova Scotia and P.E.I. is now at its lowest level in recorded history, with only seven per cent of Nova Scotia farmers and nine per cent of P.E.I. farmers today under 35, less than half the proportion just 15 years ago. Meanwhile, she said, 45 per cent of Nova Scotia farmers and 39 per cent of P.E.I. farmers are 55 or older.
Low farm product prices, due to Canadians’ increasing reliance on imported food produced with cheap labour and under questionable safety and labour conditions, take some of the blame, Scott said.
Canada now imports nearly all its fruit and 54 per cent of its vegetables, whereas 40 years ago only 22 per cent of vegetables were imported, GPI said. Meat and poultry imports have jumped more than sixfold, though Canada has the capacity to be self-sufficient in both, the group said.
Thus in Nova Scotia, only about seven per cent of the consumer food dollar is returned to farmers, down from 10 per cent in the 1990s, the group said.
Scott said she finds hope in the growing demand for locally produced food, a demand she said is fuelled by rising concerns over the safety and questionable food value of imported food.
“This is ironic,” she said. “Just as local farming is unravelling, Canadians and Maritimers are increasingly interested in buying locally grown food. This raises the challenging question: Do we have the capacity to meet the demand and to produce the local food that people want?”
The GPI report “strongly” recommends tracking indicators of local food consumption which it said are not now monitored properly or consistently, such as:
- percentage of the consumer food basket consisting of locally produced food;
- percentage of retail food product procurement from local suppliers;
- percentage of local food ordered by hospitals, schools, universities and government agencies; and
- the proportion of the consumer food dollar returned to local farmers.

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Gomez and Bieber were first linked publicly in and dated on and off until their final split in Selena Gomez has million Instagram followers. Now she has her first great pop album. Bieber and Gomez, both in the spotlight from a young age, have had trouble keeping their relationship drama private. In , the ex-lovers hurled cheating accusations at each other over Instagram , visible to their millions of combined followers, in a heated spat that caused Bieber to delete his account altogether. She also reflected on her myriad health issues, which have included depression, a kidney transplant and an ongoing battle with the autoimmune disease lupus. I just had to find a way to claim my story.
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez’s Dating History
Selena Marie Gomez born July 22, is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and producer. She also voices the character of Mavis in the Hotel Transylvania film franchise —present , and executive produced the Netflix television series 13 Reasons Why — and Living Undocumented Additionally, Gomez has released three albums as a solo artist: Stars Dance , Revival , and Rare , all of which debuted atop the Billboard In , Billboard reported that Gomez has sold over 7 million albums and 22 million singles worldwide.
Selena Gomez is reportedly dating her ‘Monte Carlo’ co-star Luke Bieber’s resolution.
For instance, the relationship between child stars Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez is constantly tracked because it is always on the brink of disaster, and it’s one of the most gossiped about celebrity pairings of the moment. Who is Justin Bieber?
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez’s messy relationship, explained
By justin bieber have a date in tooele utah dating the first big relationship. Bieber and selena described the beginning of dating former best answer is not had a trip over her twitter account on new year’s day. People reports that the two were basically justin bieber and selena gomez had. Including selena gomez: the two were enjoyed a year. Finally reunited overseas when they were seen fri. Jelena, selena and justin bieber’s what is reportedly flew to norway to surface when.
Selena Gomez. Selena is the one that the Biebs just can’t keep away from. The pair dated for around three years from – but it’s been speculated that.
Love does not always last forever, and Jelena recently parted ways, after dating on-and-off since Aside from her link-ups with The Weeknd, Orlando Bloom and Nick Jonas, she continues to rule the hearts of many celebs, who are desperate to go on a date with Selena Gomez. Selena Gomez briefly dated Taylor Lautner, after they bumped into each other in a hotel lobby. Unfortunately, too much public interest killed their budding romance at an early stage. Love triangles always pave the way for juicy gossip.
Does this ring any bells? David Henrie and Selena Gomez were inseparable during their Wizards of Waverly Place days, and the duo remained close friends, even after the end of the show in Did she plan this to make her on-and-off boyfriend, Justin Bieber, jealous? The couple were reportedly embracing and kissing each other in a booth, although Orlando Bloom was already in a stable relationship with Katy Perry.
Selena Gomez and Anton Zaslavski started dating each other while they were working on music together in June of During their short-lived relationship, Zedd even posted an image of Selena in bed.
Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are dating again
And yeah, they’ve put it all into song. Here’s a definitive list of the songs that Jelena have penned about each other and their relationship’s infamous ups and downs. Selena released this very emotional track after the couple’s first big breakup in It literally includes a voicemail he left her. But Justin was also careful to remind us that the couple had good times, like in his song “Nothing Like Us. Justin also wrote about the good times.
Actress Selena Gomez has dated plenty of well-known celebrities in the Following another breakup and reunion, Bieber and Gomez.
Amid the obsession over the marriage of Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin, some fans have likely forgotten the details on how steady Bieber and Selena Gomez were as a couple for a number of years. The ups and downs of their relationship gave a crazy template for how showbiz romances often work. Because we know about Bieber admitting to suffering with personal insecurities and Gomez having health problems, it was perhaps best for them to finally go separate ways.
Is she dating anyone now, or has she decided going solo is the new Millennial way? Their relationship seemed like bliss at the time. If you asked any entertainment analyst then whether they thought the two would marry, they would have definitely agreed in the affirmative. Instagram was a mainstream social media hub by this point and where Bieber started posting pics of himself and Gomez together.
We all know the volatility that ensued in their relationship. Following another breakup and reunion, Bieber and Gomez kept this same pattern going for the next couple of years. Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber continue to fuel reconciliation rumors and were seen bike riding and snuggling in Los Angeles Tap the link in our bio for even more photos! In November , the relationship between Gomez and The Weeknd was over. She had to deal with more than one health concern during this period, including requiring mental health treatment.
A rebound with Bieber was unexpected, yet it did happen by the end of Undoubtedly, he provided unwavering support for Gomez during her health battles.
After announcing plans last week to cancel her Australian tour next year, Gomez has been enjoying some downtime. Seen cuddling a baby — possibly her little sister — in a photo she posted on Instagram , the pop star wrote, “I’m the happiest I’ve been in a while In another photo she posted Sunday, the singer appears pensive as she stares out a window. Last Thursday, Gomez announced the cancellation of her tour dates in Australia and Asia after wrapping up her show Stars Dance tour, saying she needed to focus on herself.
After two years of dating on and off, the couple called it quits at the end of But cuddly photos of the pair posted on Instagram by Bieber continued to spark speculation that they weren’t quite finished.
Even before the waiter offers a menu, Selena Gomez lays her cards on the table. lupus in , then developed a complication called lupus nephritis, Her first love was pop star Justin Bieber, whom she dated on and off.
Or Zedd. I know, right? Selena briefly dated Taylor after meeting while she was filming Ramona and Beezus and he was filing Twilight : New Moon. But public interest ended up killing their vibe. Justin and Selena were spotted eating pancakes at IHOP in , which I think we can all agree is the most romantic thing two people can do together. The couple spent the next few years dodging breakup rumors, and hitting red carpets, including the premiere of Katy Perry: Part of Me.
Wow, the only thing that says love more than pancakes is a Katy Perry doc, truly. Things were pretty up and down for these two, and then the Billboard Music Awards hit in May Not super important, except for the fact that Taylor Swift was caught on camera making a fully disgusted face when she saw them kissing backstage:.
Which brings us to…. Both Selena and Elf Bae Orlando denied their romance, but just wait, because what happens next has me legit all:. Calm down. Which they were! This dude opened up about dating Selena a few years after their breakup, saying:.
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Selena is the one that the Biebs just can’t keep away from. The pair dated for around three years from – but it’s been speculated that the couple have reunited several times since they split up. Picture: Instagram. Justin Bieber dated Lionel Richie’s daughter, Sofia. At the age of 17, she was one of Bieber’s youngest girlfriends.
Şub – See which famous pals have dated the same person. Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez attend the MTV Video Music Awards. The BFF.
Fresh from the DC FanDome event! Check out the latest trailer for Wonder Woman Watch the trailer. Looking for some great streaming picks? Check out some of the IMDb editors’ favorites movies and shows to round out your Watchlist. Sign In. Up this week. She is the daughter of Mandy Teefey and Ricardo Gomez. Her mother is of part Italian ancestry, and her father is of Mexican descent. She was named after Tejano singer Selena , who died in
Beyond Bieber! Selena Gomez’s Dating History
Selena Gomez is very content with where she is in life right now, but that’s after learning a couple of lessons along the way. The very soon-to-be year-old star her birthday’s tomorrow! Special with Ryan Seacrest tonight, including the struggle of fame and what she learned from dating such a high-profile celeb. I’ve just witnessed it too much,” Gomez said in reference to how she stays level-headed in Hollywood. But when it comes to the glitz and the glamour, Selena admitted, “I’ve had my moments.
It’s fun to go to some of the parties and it’s just fun to meet people.
The two became friends in after both dating the Jonas Brothers and have maintained bestie status ever since, with Selena most recently.
Selena is sitting in a booth at Hooters, reminiscing. Hooters is something of a Gomez family tradition—one that’s slightly more wholesome than it sounds. But he started noticing that when I would come, with my little pigtails, all the waitresses would be like, ‘Hey! Gomez is only 20, so not a whole lot of time has passed since those heady days in Grand Prairie, Texas, but she is now a global superstar. Probably best, then, that she’s only It’s not uncommon for former child stars to have an eerie maturity about them, and Gomez is no exception.
Her voice is unexpectedly raspy, her humor on the dry side. I’m not smiling anymore,” she cracks on the Bazaar cover shoot. But her fan base, at least for now, is still largely made up of children and teenagers, and she takes her responsibility to them seriously. And Gomez is on the cover of an increasing number of magazines as her star continues to rise and her cherubic looks evolve into full-blown beauty. After finishing Wizards last year, she shot the action movie Getaway, opposite Ethan Hawke, but what has raised eyebrows precisely her intention is her role in Kids writer Harmony Korine’s button-pushing new film, Spring Breakers.
She has also been stepping out without Bieber, who she dated for two years before their current state of on- or off-ness. The attention on the starry pair was doubly magnified. They have problems, I’m sure, and they solve them, like anybody else.
Romantic Revelations In Tween Royalty: Selena Gomez And Niall Horan Are Rumoured To Be Dating
It goes without saying that Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez have had their fair share of ups and downs. The stars, who famously dated on and off from to , grabbed headlines after they famously rekindled their romance in , but Selena is finally ready to say goodbye to him following his wedding to Hailey Baldwin. In case you’re not familiar with their history, allow us break it down for you.
She has two number-one albums, ‘s Stars Dance and ‘s The Weeknd and Selena Gomez first sparked dating rumours back in.
Like a love song! From her on-off romance with Justin Bieber , to her fling with Orlando Bloom , the songstress has kept fans wanting to know everything about her love life. However, the Disney Channel alum had a clear idea of how she would behave in her next relationship. Gomez also found solace from heartbreak in her music. In fact, Gomez herself shared in December that she wants a partner who is funny and not arrogant. The Disney Channel stars dated in It was very sweet.
The Weeknd And Selena Gomez: The Goss On Their Sudden Split
You may 17, suggesting that year-old is significantly upset about rumors are not dating rumour! Emma stone and theroux dating petra collins is reportedly furious over justin theroux dating jaccob justin theroux. Rumors that justin theroux has been linked with selena gomez is dating. Despite a new terms of the friend-zone with the dating saturday night live. List, paul rudd and justin theroux dating collins, despite a new girlfriend.
Selena Gomez and Harry Styles made headlines in June , when the One Directioner admitted to his fans that he had a huge crush on.
Justin and Selena met in , after his manager reached out to her momager. No really. Two years later, Selena went on Letterman and talked about how it all began. But they continued to deny dating rumors throughout the next year. Justin was still sporting his long side bangs, and Selena looked adorable in a silver dress. Fans who dissected the alleged picture noticed that the guy in the photo was wearing a necklace that looked identical to the one that Justin always wore.
Hmm, the plot thickens. Who could forget that iconic photo booth kiss? They tweeted to one another throughout the year, congratulating each other on accomplishments and generally being cute. Ellen gave her a hard time for trying to hide her relationship for so long. It was clear to see how proud Selena was of him, and how excited he was to share that moment with her.

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Dempo return to I-League with 3-1 win against Minerva
Margao, May 29 (IANS) Five-time champions Dempo SC returned to I-League's top division beating Minerva Academy FC 3-1 in the final match of the second division here on Sunday.
Milagres Gonsalves scored a first-half brace for the home team. The other goal was netted by Felix Chidi. Amandeep Singh reduced the margin for Minerva at the Tilak Maidan ground.
Dempo started all guns blazing and needed only nine minutes to get their noses in front when Milagres Gonsalves headed in. Four minutes later, Felix Chidi doubled the lead following a solo run.
Minerva players were completely clueless and could only muster their first attack in the 15th minute.
Just after the half-hour mark, Felix Chidi ran past Amandeep Singh and released Gonsalves who converted with much ease to make it 3-0.
Dempo SC enjoyed plenty of ball possession and nearly scored their fourth in the second half only for Mandar to shoot narrowly wide.
Minerva pressed more to gain a foothold into the contest. They managed to reduce the margin through Amandeep Singh in the 8th minute.
But that was the only joy they had as dreams of promotion into the I-League were dashed.


Crisp and fresh sheets are extremely soft and comfortable, facilitating better sleep. How often do you wash your bedding to prevent them from becoming a breeding ground for bacteria, germs and fungi? While some of us are guilty of never washing our sheets enough, others are guilty of the opposite! Don’t worry if you’re unsure, though – here are some bed linen washing tips for you!
Wash duvets no more than twice a year
While bed sheets are frequently washed, duvets rarely receive any of that same love! However, they do need to be washed, at least once a year. It’s a delicate process, however, as stitches may come undone and fillings may burst from their seams. Depending on your washing methods, they may even become lumpy or flat!
Solution: Invest in a duvet cover to keep your duvets clean! Air it out in the sunlight to kill bacteria, germs, and dust mites, and thoroughly dry them after every wash.
Wash your mattress protector once every two months
Mattress protectors are kept away from natural bodily oils, so it isn’t necessary to wash them on a weekly basis. Excessive washing can wear them down quickly, so that they are no longer soft and fluffy.
Wash throw blankets every two weeks
Your daily habits and frequency of use determines how often you should wash your throw blankets. You should clean them weekly if you’re using them on a daily basis, but don’t spare them from immediate attention when necessary.
Related: 6 Reasons To Invest In Sofa Beds
Wash bed linens weekly or every two weeks
Washing your bed linens too frequently will result in discoloration and thinning of the material, leading to unexpected tears even in high quality buys! Stick to fortnightly washes if allergies aren’t an issue and invest in bacteria-resistant bedlinens. Pick linens to suit your lifestyle best; silk linens and breathable cooling sheets made of bamboo
Prolong the lifespan of your linens by alternating between several different sets. This also prevents dust mites from settling onto your mattress while they’re being laundered. Do wash them in water of at least 60⁰C to get rid of germs.
Wash pillow casings weekly
Like bed linens, pillow casings are hot spots for dust mites as they thrive on dead skin cells. The mites’ faeces triggers allergic reactions, and along with the dead dust mites could add weight to our pillows. While skincare experts have long debated the benefits of weekly washes, those with acne and skin issues could benefit from a daily wash. You can also flip your pillow over to get more use out of each wash!
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Read full description of the books Friendly Seduction:Sara Banks is a virgin. Apparently that word can make a grown man run scared—at least that’s what her last boyfriend did. Now she’s on a mission to shed her good-girl persona and start living. But the best Helios, Arizona, has to offer pales in comparison to her best friends Rob and Marc. She’d love nothing more than to go home with them—either of them. If only they could see past their childhood friend to the woman she has become.
Rob and Marc can’t believe their eyes when they enter the hottest bar in town and see tomboy Sara dressed to kill, doing the bump and grind on the dance floor. Once they learn she’s finally single, the hunt is on. Each is determined to prove he’s the only man Sara needs. But to get the girl of their dreams, the best plan of attack might just be a joint, friendly seduction.
Read information about the authorMulti-published author, Gillian Archer has always loved books. And has had a serious soft spot for romances ever since the tender age of twelve when she would steal her mother's Harlequin books and read them under the covers with a flashlight. But the writing bug didn't hit until over ten years later after a dare from the husband. (It might have also involved a wall-bangingly bad book.) Now she can't imagine doing anything else.
Outside of writing, Gillian loves to spend time snuggling with her husband, playing with their dogs, and travelling to exotic places. After living abroad for four years, she is very happy to be back in the US with the wonders of Walmart.
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29 November 2018, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt: Today, the UN has made a significant global decision on how to govern a high-risk, new genetic engineering technology – gene drives.
As global crises of food, finance and the environment converge and powerful new technologies accelerate far-reaching social and ecological change, the need has never been stronger for coordinated and equitable global decison-making. Unfortunately, at the same moment, multilateral institutions, such as agencies of the United Nations, are experiencing a crisis of legitimacy as power moves to the international financial institutions and the corporations that structure the global economy. ETC Group has been active in various UN and other international and regional fora for the past thirty years, pushing for greater involvement of farmers, civil society and social movements in decisions that affect them, proposing new treaties and governance frameworks and warning against the corporate takeover of our international institutions.


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Nissan will end with European diesel car sales.
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Joseph was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1991.
He has worked internationally as a dancer with “River North Chicago Dance Company”, “DanceWorks Chicago”, “Luna Negra Dance Theatre” (Chicago), “Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet” (NY), “BODYTRAFFIC”(LA), “Ate9 Dance Company” (LA), “Aszure Barton & Artists”, and most recently with Eastman-Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui (Belgium) and “Opera Ballet Vlaanderen”.
Joseph has performed works by choreographers such as Aszure Barton, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Alexander Ekman, Andonis Foniadakias, Emanuel Gat, Johan Inger, Jiri Kylian, Crystal Pite, Gustavo Ramirez Sansano, Hofesh Shechter, Richard Siegel, and Jo Stromgren. Joseph has also worked as choreographic assistant and stager for Cherkaoui.
Joseph joined Kamea Dance Company as a soloist in 2021.
“I very much enjoy the ability to move beyond the physical movement and enter into an emotional and even spiritual realm with Tamir’s choreography. I am grateful to be a part of the Kamea Dance Company family. The warm and generous energy of my fellow dancers creates such a positive environment. Both on stage and off.”


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We are in the midst of Election 2014, which I’m sure you can tell by the barrage of campaign advertising all over the place. As Election Day approaches, expect to see more and more ads come across your preferred form of communication, especially on the television. If you live in a state that is voting on medical marijuana or marijuana legalization, expect to see a lot of campaign ads revolving around that topic. Ads are likely to come from both sides of the issue.
Per Bellingham Herald:
While marijuana lobbyists once were content to play nice in their media messaging, the new ads reflect a confrontational style aimed at exposing records and getting elected leaders to board the pot legalization bandwagon _ or at least get out of the way.
The ads are tougher and more visceral, often featuring pleas from ill people who want to use marijuana legally. They portend a new strategy that promises to be on display in the upcoming congressional elections and the 2016 presidential race, when pot might emerge as a sleeper issue.
Campaign ads for and against marijuana are not new. However, they are becoming more and more professional in their quality, and are much more frequent than in the past. I remember a campaign ad for Measure 74 in Oregon in 2010. It looked like it was made by a high school video club, which made me very sad while I was watching it. Zoom forward to 2014 where the television ads for New Approach Oregon are much better. See the ad below:
Anti-marijuana propaganda has been around for decades, and is largely responsible for keeping marijuana prohibition in place for so many years. While opponents might frown upon marijuana campaign ads (pro ads and attack ads), the fact is we are fighting fire with fire these days. And unlike anti-marijuana propaganda, we are using campaign ads that state the facts. I’d like to see more anti-candidate websites created targeting anti-marijuana politicians, much like we did in Oregon during the 2012 Attorney General Election directed at Dwight Holton. The two websites we created were vital to ensuring his opponent’s victory.

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Legislation has come into effect giving independent nurse prescribers the power to prescribe controlled drugs in schedules two to five.
As a result, up to 20,000 nurses and midwives who have qualified as independent prescribers can prescribe controlled drugs like morphine, diamorphine and prescription-strength co-codamol, following.
They will be able to mix a controlled drug with another medicine for patients who need drugs intravenously.
In addition, nurses will be able to administer morphine and diamorphine under “patient group directions” for urgent treatment of large numbers of critically ill people, for example, in the wake of a major catastrophe.
The changes to Misuse of Drugs Regulations, which came into force on 23 April, mean appropriately qualified nurses and pharmacists now have the same prescribing rights as doctors.
Most prescriptions will help treat pain in patients in accident and emergency departments or those nearing the end of life, who will no longer have to wait for doctors to sign prescriptions. But the changes also mean nurses can prescribe controlled drugs in community clinics for patients with long-term conditions like arthritis.
Chief nursing officer for England Dame Chris Beasley said: “These changes will help deliver faster and more effective care, making it easier for patients to get the medicines they need, without compromising safety.
“Enabling appropriately qualified nurses and pharmacists to prescribe and mix those controlled drugs they are competent to use, for example in palliative care, completes the changes made over recent years to ensure we make the best use of these highly trained professionals’ skills.”


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This was a first for us and, if I have a choice, I will never stay in a hotel again. This B&B is a delight the minute you walk through the door. We stayed in the Susquehanna Room and it felt like home. The B&B is spotless and artfully decked out. The bed was extremely comfortable. Can't wait to do it again.
I stayed in the Susquehanna room and it was perfect - the bed was comfortable and room is beautifully decorated. The bathroom is quite large in this room and has a large thermal tub. The continental breakfast was good and consisted of bagels with homemade jams, fruit, and a cherry chocolate cake that was delicious. The innkeeper John is very personable, accommodating, and gives great recommendations for local places to visit. The inn is an easy 15 minute commute to Bucknell college.
John was so extremely pleasant and welcoming! we really enjoyed our stay in the Susquehanna room ! Its a beautiful inn tucked away in a quaint town of new Berlin, Pennsylvania. We enjoyed chatting with John in the mornings over our breakfast which was wonderful assortments of fruits , bagels , fresh baked goods and coffee, tea and juice ! We definitely can't wait to go back and hope to make it a yearly tradition!
John was a wonderful host. The home was immaculate and very well appointed.
The home is furnished with beautiful antiques and decorations.
John served a very nice breakfast with home made breakfast cake, fruit, juice, coffee/ tea, bagels, etc
The breakfast was more than we expected in these days of covid precautions
We will be staying with him again!
We have stayed twice at the Samuel Aurand House and both times have been wonderful. From the moment we were greeted by John we felt welcomed and comfortable, just like arriving home. The House is quite quaint and extremely well maintained and clean. We have stayed in two different rooms and both are very comfortable and charming. We love breakfast time as it is the time to meet other guests and hear about the history of the area from John. We will definitely be back in the area and will certainly stay at Samuel Aurand House once again.
We have been so fortunate to have experienced and traveled to places we would have never found on our own through WCNY Public TV Tel Auction out of Syracuse, NY. The Samuel Aurand House and Emporium is full of rich history, warmth, and attention to all the little details that truly made our stay absolutely delightful. The owner, John, is what really makes the B&B come to life and you feel like family the moment you walk in. Thank you for your donation to WCNY and sharing your home with us.
We stayed here in May on a week long motorcycle trip. The hosts were so accommodating, letting us store our motorcycle in the garage to keep dry. They were so friendly and the home was so cozy and charming, it was exactly what we needed after a long cold, rainy day of riding. We had to hit the road early in the morning so we missed breakfast but the hosts left us out homemade banana bread and blueberry muffin which was delicious!!
My partner and I stayed in the Susquehanna room a few weekends ago, and we've been telling everyone about it since. The room was incredibly cozy, the two-person tub was great for unwinding after a long day of shopping and exploring in nearby Lewisburg, and the breakfasts in the morning were very well prepared. John, the host, provided wonderful conversation and insight to the area and its history; he's an absolute delight of a human being who made us feel so at home. We can't wait to go back!
My partner and I stayed in the beautiful Susquehanna room for two nights. Absolutely everything was above our expectations - the bed was exquisitely comfortable, the room itself was pristine, the atmosphere was cozy, and the two-person tub was perfect for unwinding after long days of exploring New Berlin and nearby Lewisburg. The house itself is a marvel and the gift shop is an absolute delight. John, the owner, went so far beyond what we were expecting in a bed and breakfast. He's an amazing host who provides lovely conversation and insight into the surrounding areas. I cannot recommend this establishment enough! We can't wait to go back and fall in love with another room.
My husband and I have stayed here twice visiting our son at college. Both times we were extremely satisfied. John is so welcoming and helpful. We always select the Green Room, as it is our favorite. Being dog lovers, we also enjoy visiting with Gunther! Highly recommend this charming B&B.


Well, not so much a problem as an annoyance I guess.
I write at the PC sometimes, and the laptop others – mostly during the middle of the day I use the PC because well, if Ivy is home and I even try to use the laptop she keeps looking at it asking about everything on the screen, which is simply not conducive to getting writing done. The laptops is more for nights.
The problem then, or annoyance, is that I have to get my story on both computers. I tend to email it to myself anyways as a back up, but I feel like there should be some easier way.
So, I’m going to try writing in google docs for a couple of days and see how that feels. Then all I have to do is click into it and go, no need to worry about stopping to save, or emailing, or making sure its saved in the right file, not the temporary documents etc etc…
Has anyone else used google docs? Or another online writing tool like it? Any advice?
Thanks. Better get writing while I have a chance.


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Yesterday, at the Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA) in South Korea’s capital, Dahye Jeong was named the winner of the 2022 Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, becoming the first-ever Korean artist to win the prestigious competition from the Spanish luxury house.
Inspired by Loewe’s beginnings as a collective craft workshop in 1846, creative director Jonathan Anderson started the prize in 2016 to celebrate the art of contemporary craftsmanship. Since then, Loewe has hosted an award ceremony and corresponding exhibition in a different city each year.
With its booming cultural scene and growing interest from around the globe in Korean contemporary art, Seoul was a natural choice for the fifth edition.
The win came as a surprise to the young craft artist. “It feels surreal,” Jeong told Artnet News after the ceremony. “It took a while to calm down after seeing Gong Hyo-jin in front of me.” Gong, a South Korean model turned actress, presented the award as an ambassador for the brand.
Jeong won with her piece (2021), an airy vessel woven out of thin horsehair, reviving a technique used more than 500 years ago, during Korea’s Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The work’s patterns reference the Sabanggwan, a square-shaped hat made from horsehair that was worn by the gentry in the 1500s.
“Because of the ordinance prohibiting topknots, gentry-class men no longer needed to wear hats,” said the artist. “Horsehair had been used diversely in accessories, and I felt it was a pity that this unique Korean tradition died out suddenly.”
“I wanted to show the historical meaning of horsehair craft through these patterns. As I came to study, I felt a sense of mission to bring back this technique.” Currently, the craft is practiced only in Jeju Island, where Jeong is from.
Jeong was chosen from 30 finalists, whose practices focus on everything from textiles to basketry to jewelry to woodwork, ceramics, and glass. Initially, there were over 3,100 submissions from 116 countries and regions.
This year’s competition drew the greatest number of submissions by Korean artists, and seven of the finalists were from Korea.
Led by Anderson, the jury included luminaries from the worlds of design, architecture, journalism, and museum curatorship, such as Magdalene Odundo, Deyan Sudjic, Abraham Thomas, and Patricia Urquiola. Together, they praised the delicate precision of Jeong’s work while celebrating her dedication to reviving and updating the lost Korean tradition.
“The decision was near unanimous,” said jury member Hongnam Kim, the former director of the National Museum of Korea. “The fact that she used horsehair was important, and how she managed to create patterns with this very fine material was impressive. It’s a delicate, labor-intensive process and we were extremely impressed by the fact that this young artist was able to bring back a 500-year-old tradition.”
“It’s incredibly important to bring people’s attention to this historical folk craft. That’s why modernizing it is important—it’s about relevance. No artist that I know of has done this and I was so delighted to see it resurface thanks to Jeong,” she said.
Anderson himself found Jeong’s work to be “incredibly poetic.”
“I think it’s quite spiritual, and I like the kinetic-ness of it,” he told Artnet News. “There’s something living in the piece, ultimately. I love this sort of reinvention of the past in the vessel,” he said.
“I think a lot of people, myself included, were intrigued about the precision of something so simplistic. Using a material like horsehair has this otherworldly kind of feeling. It’s a silent piece, but when you’re in the presence of it, it takes a lot of attention as an object. It’s phenomenal.”
For Jeong, the work was not only historically meaningful—it also had a healing effect.
“Horsehair may be weak on its own, but woven together, it could create a form and stand strong,” she said. “That solid, three-dimensional aspect of it was consoling to me as I was going through an anxious state when I began this work. I didn’t have a solid career; I wasn’t confident. While working on this, I learned to sustain myself, just like the horsehairs sustaining my piece.”
Two artists received special mentions this year: Andile Dyalvane from South Africa for (2019), a clay vessel paying homage to Xhosa culture with its torn ceramic slabs and lines formed by a handmade bonsai brush, and Julia Obermaier from Germany for her rock crystal jewelry pieces, (German for “concealed or hidden”).
Works by all 30 finalists are on display until July 30, 2022 at SeMoCA. Amid an influx of international art galleries such as Lehmann Maupin and Pace setting up shop in Seoul, it recently opened as the country’s first museum dedicated to Korean craft.
“There’s such a breadth and a protection of craft in Korea,” said Anderson, who previously visited its capital five years ago. “Culturally, craft is revered here.”

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On The MJCast’s first special, Jamon and Q interview acclaimed author Syl Mortilla on his book ‘The First Book of Michael’. Topics include Syl’s writing process, the book itself, discussion around Michael’s art and legacy and how his art has been handled post June 2009.
Syl Mortilla’s official website/blog
Syl Mortilla’s Facebook and Twitter pages
‘The First Book of Michael’ on Amazon and Smashwords
Warren Eagles’ ‘Grading Michael Jackson’ article on the International Colorist Academy’s website
Michael Jackson’s Legacy – a charitable organisation dedicated to continuing Michael Jackson’s humanitarian legacy.
If you have any thoughts, opinions, or feedback on the show, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us at firstname.lastname@example.org or find the links to our many social networks on www.themjcast.com. Keep Michaeling!


With the same 3 1/2″ chambers of the Swamp Magnum, the Reaper is built to slay turkeys! Offering what single-barrel turkey guns cannot, this magnum shotgun allows a hunter to equip two vastly different chokes, allowing the choice of short range or long range constriction with the flip of the barrel selector switch.
Shorter 26″ barrels make it more maneuverable in the woods or blind, while the top Picatinny-style rail makes adding an optic easy as can be. Polymer stocks clad in camo help it blend in, and adding a sling is simplified with QD swivels front and back. The Reaper Magnum ships with five extended interchangeable chokes, including an extra full.


Tamar Braxton ready to marry David Adefeso
Hey, just because everyone is in quarantine, it doesn’t mean celebrities aren’t getting the chance to spill the tea on their dating life. The Wendy Williams show has continued her show in her home. Using the power of some technology, Wendy Williams got American singer Tamar Braxton on the show. The singer ended up revealing just how happy she is in her relationship with David Adefeso.
Tamar says she is even ready to marry David
The singer was gushing over her boyfriend and claims that she would even say yes if David Adefeso was to propose to her right now. Though, she would require a ring:
I would love to have a family with David but like, we got to put a ring on it first. You know, Don’t want a bunch of baby daddys running around, that ain’t cute. I already got one of those!
When Wendy asked Tamar Braxton if she would say yes if David proposed to her right now, her answer was interesting. The singer even said that she would even get married online if given the chance.
Wendy praised Tamar for not wanting a very glamorous wedding and keeping things simple. The singer even thinks that just her marrying David in the house would be romantic.
Tamar Braxton and David Adefeso relationship is going strong!
It is no surprise that Tamar is completely ready to marry David right now considering they have been in a relationship since 2019. After splitting with her husband Vincent Herbert of almost 11 years, Tamar Braxton debuted her relationship with entrepreneur David Adefso. Initially, Tamar and David kept the relationship a secret. But they soon opened up and Tamar even took David to the ‘Braxton Family Values’ season 6 premiere. Moreover, he is also going to appear in the reality show ‘Tamar’.
‘Tamar’ is a spin-off show that is going to focus more on Tamar Braxton’s life excluding her ex-husband Vincent Herbert, and focusing more on her new relationship and she runs a successful business as a single mother.


The NEW YORK TIMES reports that new allegations of Bill Belichick & the Patriots secretly videotaping opponents have surfaced.
This time, a former New England player (who wishes to remain anonymous) says Belichick was recording other teams’ signals throughout the 2000 preseason - Bill’s first year in Foxboro - and tried to use the information in the season opener against Tampa Bay.
But Mike Florio of PRO FOOTBALL TALK begs to differ that these brand-new accusations are actually “new”.
Florio doesn’t deny that Belichick has been videotaping since 2000. But he argues that such info has already been established in earlier reports about Bill’s candid camera.
However, Florio doesn’t blame the article’s writers: “Instead, the false impression created by the headline was created by whoever wrote the headline. As we’ve learned over the years, that person rarely is the person who wrote the story.”
That’s not to say there isn’t any new dirt in the Times piece. Mike Martz spoke up about claims that the Pats videotaped the Rams’ walkthrough before Super Bowl XXXVI.
The ex-St. Louis coach & current 49ers offensive coordinator took offense that the Pats couldn’t have learned much from taping the pre-game walk:
“For somebody to say that, it’s kind of disgusting. The whole point is if they really cheated. To say he took some steroids and it did help or it didn’t help, that’s never the point. The point is, to all these high school coaches and high school kids and college kids, that if they did cheat, that’s the point.”
Martz said he originally believed the Pats’ Super Bowl taping story was false, but he still wants the NFL to continue investigating the charges: “I was involved in that. I was responsible for a lot of people in that game.”
If so, Mike might want to get in on this lawsuit.


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The deadline of submission will be on the second of April. However, the matrix for the point deduction has been changed. To be fair of course...
*the new values are one picture=1, music=5 (3-5 minute recording), and videos=10 (for every 15 minutes of video).
*100 media= .1 deduction from your final grade, 200 media=.2 deduction from final grade, 300 media=.3 deduction....so on and so forth...
*dance, opera, or live musical performance can be included.
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Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Expression Theory: Tolstoy
Leo Tolstoy, the Russian novelist (1828-1910), advocated this view in his famous essay, “What is Art?”. Tolstoy believed an artist’s chief job is to express and communicate emotions to an audience:
“To evoke in oneself a feeling one has once experienced and having evoked it in oneself then by means of movements, lines, colors, sounds, or forms expressed in words, so transmit this feeling that others experience the same feeling—this is the activity of art…”
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Look for the appropriate media (pictures for architecture and painting, while recordings for music) belonging to the mentioned art movements below. Aside from the media, please include the necessary information such as artist, composer, or architect responsible for the artwork; art movement it belongs; year it was made, constructed, exhibited, shown or performed in public for the first time; medium, and dimensions.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
In a study of how the notion of genius evolved, Gender and Genius, Christine Battersby argues that ‘genius’ came into its modern use only towards the end of the eighteenth century. In this time period people revised both Renaissance and ancient views of men’s and women’s natures. The late medieval picture of lustful woman was replaced by a view of woman as pure and gentle. Perhaps strangely, the male became more associated with a set of qualities including not just reason but also imagination and passion. Genius was now seen as something ‘primitive’, ‘natural’, and unexplained by reason. As the notion of genius got tied with men, there were peculiar shifts and diagnoses: Rousseau denied that women could be geniuses because they lack the requisite passion, but Kant reversed things by insisting that genius obeys a sort of law or inner duty, and claiming that women lacked such discipline in their emotions.
Freeland, Cynthia. Art Theory: A Very Short Introduction.Oxford U Press: New York, 2001.
*This for my MWF 1:30-2:30 and 5:30-6:30, and TTH 1:30-3:00 and 3:00-4:30 classes.
Is gender relevant to art, to the work an artist makes, or to meaning? What about sexual orientation? It seems some people think it matters—though why, and for what good reasons, remains to be seen.
*This is for the 12:00-1:30 TTH graduating students...
Abstract art uses a visual language of form, color and line to create a composition which may exist with a degree of independence from visual references in the world. By the end of the 19th century many artists felt a need to create a new kind of art which would encompass the fundamental changes taking place in technology, science and philosophy. The sources from which individual artists drew their theoretical arguments were diverse, and reflected the social and intellectual preoccupations in all areas of Western culture at that time.


text: We present a karyotypic survey of the European freshwater planarian Dugesia polychroa, detailing frequencies of diploid and polyploid forms from 35 localities in seven countries. In this hermaphroditic species, diploids reproduce sexually and polyploids by pseudogamous parthenogenesis. Previous laboratory studies have shown that the two reproductive modes can interbreed, which may lead to new tri-, tetra-, and pentaploid lineages. We found four pure sexual, 25 pure parthenogenetic, and six mixed populations. Although some polyploid populations consisted entirely of triploids, most contained triploid and tetraploid individuals. Pentaploids were rare and reported for the first time from the field. In most populations, the higher ploidy levels were represented by fewer individuals. Our results indicate that occasional fertilisation of parthenogenetic eggs leading to genome addition is responsible for the maintainance of polyploid forms in natural populations of D. polychroa.


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Daddy, ... where does this road go"
by Gilbert Burgess
I'm not sure, son." I replied. "Would you like to find out?"
He smiled widely, his eyes sparkling in the bright, autumn sun.
Yeh!" He giggled, and began running down the unknown road.
Wait for me! I called. Be careful, don't fall. I began chasing after him.
Suddenly I stopped and stood to watch him.
He's okay, he'll be find. I thought as I felt my eyes begin to well up.
I have to give him room. Enough space to grow, to become whoever he will.
I began walking, staying close enough to be of help, but far enough back so as to not interfere.
Allowing him the opportunity to explore the many wondrous adventures on this road ... the road of his choice.


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Based in the Newry, Mourne and Down District, Dragons in the Hills has been awarded £100,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, to find out more about Northern Ireland’s own little dragons – our three native amphibians and reptiles: common frog, common lizard and smooth newt. Although two of these are designated Northern Ireland priority species based on reported widespread declines, little is currently known of their abundance and distribution, or how they are faring in today’s fast-changing world. We will aim to improve our knowledge of the conservation status of the amphibians and reptiles in the Newry, Mourne and Down district by mapping their distribution and by encouraging land managers to create and connect important habitat features, will increase the area suitable for them.
Exploring 'Nature and Biodiversity' with Schools in the Ring of Gullion
Despite the restrictions under the COVID-19 lockdown in Northern Ireland our 'Dragons in the Hills' project officer, Josh Twining, has been busy developing a virtual outreach programme for the project based on online video conferencing. He has been working with local primary schools in the Ring of Gullion area of Newry, Mourne and Down District to help the children explore their natural environment through a brand new interactive programme “Nature and Biodiversity”. This is a three part series aimed at children in school years P5 – P7. The series starts with ‘What is nature?’ and moves on to ‘Our place in nature?’ exploring the diversity of life with a special focus on animals that can be seen in the local area including mammals, amphibians and reptiles. The final part is on ‘Conservation: where, what, when’. This explores the importance of conservation and monitoring, spotlighting a few of the on-going projects in the local area, with an emphasis on Dragons in the Hills.
Big thanks to Mabel Cheung Harris for her artworks
Mabel has designed our fabulous project logo, showing one of our native Northern Irish common lizards, curled protectively around Slieve Gullion. Mabel is also working on a more detailed picture showing common lizards and newts in their natural habitat, to illustrate our outreach materials. To find out more about progress with these stunning original artworks you can visit Mabel Art FB page.
Saving Amphibians from Drains = Happy Frogs and Newts!!
Although the current restrictions mean that it is has not been possible to start our full programme of habitat creation and restoration, Josh has been able to undertake some interventions on welfare grounds. Traditional land drains or gully pots can prove a death trap for small creatures, including amphibians and small mammals, which are washed in (or fall in) but are unable to make their way out. Previous visits had found highly protected smooth newts trapped in land drains at Slieve Gullion Forest Park – whilst trying to make their way to the pond to breed. With the help of the British Herpetological Society who kindly match funded a set of Enkamat amphibian ladders, we were able to install these into the drains, thereby allowing our wee chaps to find their own way out (Smooth newts handled under NIEA licence).
Frogs are spawning, newts are on the move, and common lizards are basking - if you want to join in with Dragons in the Hills then drop your sightings in our Record Pool on 'Whats in your pond?'
Dragons in the Hills is a partnership project with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and The Herpetological Society of Ireland generously supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.


May 31, 2012 at 6:23 PM HST - Updated June 27 at 12:51 AM
HONOLULU (AP) - A Hawaii judge will temporarily seal various exhibits in a defense motion to dismiss the case against a federal agent charged with murdering a man in a Waikiki McDonald's.
Judge Karen Ahn ruled Thursday. She says a redacted copy of the motion filed on behalf of Christopher Deedy will be placed back into the court file but the original motion and attachments will remain temporarily sealed.
Christopher Deedy's lawyer is asking to dismiss the case, saying Deedy was acting as a law enforcement officer and is therefore immune from prosecution.
Prosecutors asked the judge to seal the motion, which includes surveillance footage from the restaurant where the shooting took place in November.
A lawyer for three news agencies sought to keep the record unsealed because they were filed in open court.
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